Hannibal High School (Missouri)
Hannibal High School is a public high school located in Hannibal, Missouri. HHS serves grades 9 through 12 and is the only high school in Hannibal School District #60.
Hannibal High School | |
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Address | |
4500 McMasters Avenue , 63401 United States | |
Coordinates | 39.7213°N 91.3908°W |
Information | |
Type | Public |
Established | 1866 |
Principal | Ted Sampson |
Teaching staff | 57.42 (FTE)[1] |
Enrollment | 1,016 (2018–19)[1] |
Student to teacher ratio | 17.69[1] |
Color(s) | Red and black |
Athletics conference | North Central Missouri Conference |
Team name | Pirates |
Website | Hannibal High School |
History
The first public high school in Hannibal was established in 1866.[2] A new building was constructed in 1934; a number of wood doors to classrooms were replaced in late 2018.[3] HVAC units were added in mid 2019.[4]
Athletics
HHS athletic teams are nicknamed the Pirates and compete in the North Central Missouri Conference.[5] The school has won two state championships, taking the 1930 Class B boys track and field title as well as the 1990 Class 3A/4A softball championship.[6] In 2008, HHS acquired turf field material from the St. Louis Rams.[7]
Performing arts
Hannibal has a competitive show choir, "River City Revue".[8]
Notable alumni
- Warren H. Orr, judge on the Supreme Court of Illinois[9]
- Lindell Shumake, legislator[10]
- Larry Thompson, lawyer[11]
- Louis Riggs, Missouri House of Representatives
References
- "HANNIBAL SR. HIGH". National Center for Education Statistics. Retrieved September 23, 2020.
- "The History of Hannibal". Hannibal Bicentennial. Retrieved September 23, 2020.
- Whitaker, Lynsey (January 4, 2019). "Hannibal High School increases safety by installing 44 new classroom doors". KHQA. Retrieved September 23, 2020.
- Heiple, Tate (2019-08-05). "Hannibal High School gets new air conditioning system". KHQA. Retrieved 2020-10-21.
- Thomas, Mike (June 8, 2020). "Area high schools formulate plans to resume athletic activities". Courier-Post. Retrieved September 23, 2020.
- "Hannibal High School State Championships and Top 4 Finishes". Missouri State High School Activities Association. Retrieved September 23, 2020.
- Henley, Danny (October 11, 2019). "Major renovation of Porter Stadium under consideration". Hannibal Courier-Post. Retrieved September 23, 2020.
- "SCC: Viewing School - Hannibal High School". Show Choir Community. Retrieved September 23, 2020.
- "Warren H. Orr". Illinois Courts. Retrieved September 23, 2020.
- "Representative Lindell Shumake". Missouri House of Representatives. Retrieved September 23, 2020.
- Darr, Bev (May 17, 2019). "HHS grads challenged to consider all possibilities". Hannibal Courier-Post. Retrieved September 23, 2020.