Lincoln High School (Manitowoc, Wisconsin)

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Lincoln High School
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Lincoln High School (Manitowoc, Wisconsin)
1433 South 8th Street
Manitowoc, Wisconsin 54220

United States
Coordinates 44°04′48″N87°39′34″W / 44.0800102°N 87.6594562°W / 44.0800102; -87.6594562
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School type Public high school
Established1923;101 years ago (1923)
School districtManitowoc Public School District
PrincipalLee Thennes
Faculty67.77
Grades 9 through 12
Enrollment1,479 (2022-23) [1]
Student to teacher ratio16:1 [2]
Color(s)  
Athletics conferenceFox River Classic Conference (FRCC)
Nickname Ships
Website lincoln.manitowocpublicschools.org

Lincoln High School is a public high school that serves the city and its immediate suburbs of Manitowoc, Wisconsin. USA. The school serves students in grades 9 through 12, with an enrollment of roughly 1,200. Constructed in 1923, Lincoln High School was designed by the Chicago-based firm of Perkins, Fellows, & Hamilton and its campus plan was designed by Jens Jensen. It is located on Roeff's Hill, along scenic Lake Michigan. The gothic-style building occupies 19 acres (7.7 ha) on the south side of the city. School colors are red and white. The school's official team name is the "Shipbuilders", however, "Ships" is most often used.

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History

The original building was finished in 1923, making Lincoln High School the oldest standing public high school in the state of Wisconsin.[ citation needed ] Since its completion, there have been eight renovations or additions to the school. The first was in 1930, with the addition of a pool. The west wing and third floor were added in 1942, followed by a first-floor library wing, a music wing, and a cafeteria wing in 1955. In 1956 the auditorium underwent its first major renovation. Built in 1961 was the John F. Kennedy Physical Education Center with a new girls' locker room. The original technology education wing was added in 1983. From 1996 to 2000, construction of a $16.5 million renovation and addition took place. These improvements included the addition of a new gymnasium and a new swimming pool to the J.F.K. Center, a new science lab wing, and an overhaul of the auditorium. This expansion added nearly 100,000 square feet (9,300 m2) to the school. In 2010, the floors, walls and bleachers in the J.F.K. Fieldhouse were renovated. [3]

Athletics

Lincoln won the state championship in boys' cross country in 1929. [4]

Lincoln won the state championship for basketball in 1963.


Notable alumni

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References

  1. ↑ "Lincoln High School". Public School Review. Retrieved October 21, 2022.
  2. ↑ Public School Review https://www.publicschoolreview.com/lincoln-high-school-profile/54220 Public School Review . Retrieved October 21, 2022.{{cite web}}: Check |url= value (help); Missing or empty |title= (help)
  3. ↑ "Manitowoc Lincoln's JFK Fieldhouse renovations". Manitowoc Herald Times Reporter. January 27, 2010. Retrieved 23 January 2015.
  4. ↑ 2019 State Cross Country Meet Souvenir Program. Wisconsin Rapids, WI: Wisconsin Interscholastic Athletic Association. November 2, 2019. p. 25.
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