Colon High School

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Colon High School
Address
Colon High School
400 Dallas Street

, ,
49042

United States
Information
TypePublic high school
PrincipalJenny J. Wielenga
Staff16.30 (FTE) [1]
Enrollment266 [1]  (2022-23)
Student to teacher ratio16.32 [1]
Color(s)Red and white    [2]
Athletics conferenceSouthern Central Athletic Association [2]
Nickname Magi [2]
Website

Colon High School is a public high school in northeastern St Joseph County. It serves the residents of Colon, Michigan and the surrounding community including Colon, Leonidas and rural areas. [3] [4] Its high school mascot is the Magi a Rabbit (sometimes depicted as a rabbit in a hat). About its mascot Colon High Schools mascot is the Magi another word for magic. Colon chose this mascot because Colon, Michigan is the magic capital of the world. Every year Colon hosts "Magic Week" where many performers put on displays, skits and magic tricks for the town and surrounding areas. Colon High School won the MHSAA Division 1 2019 state championship in 8-man football. [5]

41°57′35.3″N85°19′1.5″W / 41.959806°N 85.317083°W / 41.959806; -85.317083

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References

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  2. 1 2 3 "Colon High School". Michigan High School Athletic Association. Retrieved 2024-03-31.
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