Mt. Spokane High School

Mount Spokane High School is a public high school located in Mead, Washington. It is located several miles north of Spokane and has a student body that currently enrolls 1,382 students in grades 9-12.[2] The school opened in 1997, and had its first graduating class in 1999.[3] Mt. Spokane is one of two high schools in the Mead School District, the other being Mead High School who has lost two consecutive Battle of the Bells.

Mt. Spokane High School
Address
6015 East Mt. Spokane Park Drive

Mead
,
(Spokane County)
,
Washington
99021

United States
Coordinates47°47′19″N 117°19′22″W
Information
TypePublic High School
Motto"Dignity, Class, and Respect. The Wildcat Way"
Established1997
School districtMead School District
NCES School ID530492002599[1]
PrincipalChelsea Gallagher
Staff76.49 (FTE)[1]
Grades9-12
Enrollment1,661 (2019-20)[1]
Student to teacher ratio21.72[1]
Campus size77.80 acres (31.48 ha)
Campus typeSuburban
Color(s)Navy Blue, Cardinal & White    
Fight song"Hail to Mt. Spokane"
AthleticsWIAA 3A
Athletics conferenceGreater Spokane League
MascotWildcats
National ranking1177
NewspaperThe Peak
YearbookSummit
Feeder schoolsMountainside Middle School
Websitemtspokanehs.mead354.org

Throughout its history, Mt. Spokane has shown excellence through its academics. In the 2007-08 school year, Mt. Spokane had an on-time graduation rate of 95.1%, beating the Washington state average of 72.0% during the 2007-08 school year.[4] In the first semester of the 2009-10 school year, Mt. Spokane had 478 of its students qualify for the honor roll, which required students to get a 3.5 GPA or higher.[5]

History

Mt. Spokane High School opened its doors in the fall of 1997 as "Mt. Spokane-Mead High School".[6] The name was changed to Mt. Spokane High School by request of the attending students during the first two years of being open. Mt. Spokane saw its first graduating class in 1999. The class of 2012, with 413 students, is the largest class to attend the high school as of 2010.

Location and structure
Mt. Spokane High School's courtyard. You can see four of the five sculptures in the picture.
Mt. Spokane's courtyard in HDR.

The school is located several miles from Mount Spokane among the many wheat fields populating the Mead area. The school itself has a functional, quarter-circle design with a courtyard in the center. The sculptures within the courtyard, known as "The Circle of Friends", were designed by local sculptor Harold Balazs, also known for designing the Rotary Fountain at Riverfront Park.

Band

The Mt. Spokane High School Band comprises five ensembles, including two concert band ensembles, one percussion ensemble, and two jazz bands.[7] Since its inception in 1997, the band program has received dozens of awards at local, regional, national, and international levels.[8] A majority of the funding for the program comes from the Mt. Spokane Bandstand, which is a parent-run organization that raises funds to provide uniforms, instruments, equipment, and travel expenses for the program.[9] An annual craft fair is the main fundraiser for the program and includes a raffle for baskets that are designed by the Freshman, Sophomore, Junior, and Senior classes.[10]

Athletics

Mt. Spokane offers a wide variety of athletics, including sports such as: baseball, football, basketball, cross country, golf, soccer, tennis, softball, track and field, wrestling, and volleyball.[11]

Mike McLaughlin Era (1997 - 2013)

From 1997-2013, Mike McLaughlin served as the first high school football coach in Mt. Spokane history.

Season Records

1997 Season (Inaugural Season)

Opponent Date Result Record
Coeur d'Alene High SchoolAugust 1, 1997L 28-140-1
Medical Lake High SchoolAugust 8, 1997L 49-130-2
Hamilton High School (Montana)August 15, 1997L 46-240-3
Pullman High SchoolAugust 22, 1997L 58-260-4
Post Falls High SchoolAugust 29, 1997L 27-160-5
Sandpoint High SchoolSeptember 5, 1997L 55-210-6
Southridge High SchoolSeptember 12, 1997W 37-151-6
Black Hills High SchoolSeptember 19, 1997W 40-122-6

2-6 league record, 2-6 overall

1998 Season

Opponent Date Result Record
North Central High School (Spokane, Washington)August 7, 1998W 48-271-0
Gonzaga Preparatory SchoolAugust 14, 1998W 31-62-0
Mead High SchoolAugust 21, 1998W 25-233-0
Central Valley High School (Washington)August 28, 1998L 34-73-1
University High School (Washington)September 4, 1998L 35-173-2
Shadle Park High SchoolSeptember 11, 1998W 35-74-2
Joel E. Ferris High SchoolSeptember 18, 1998W 37-285-2
Lewis and Clark High SchoolSeptember 25, 1998L 34-175-3
John R. Rogers High SchoolOctober 2, 1998W 20-66-3
Walla Walla High SchoolOctober 9, 1998L 34-36-4

6-3 league record, 6-4 overall

1998 All-League

Name Grade Position Award
Andrew Richards12Offensive LineFirst Team Offense
Chris Snyder11KickerFirst Team Offense
Josh Wilson11Wide ReceiverFirst Team Offense
Chris Snyder11PunterFirst Team Defense

1999 Season

Opponent Date Result Record
Central Valley High School (Washington)August 6, 1999W 23-221-0
Eastmont High SchoolAugust 13, 1999L 40-311-1
North Central High School (Spokane, Washington)August 20, 1999L 34-71-2
East Valley High School (Spokane, Washington)August 27, 1999W 31-282-2
Mead High SchoolSeptember 3, 1999L 42-72-3
Lewis and Clark High SchoolSeptember 10, 1999L 21-102-4
Gonzaga Preparatory SchoolSeptember 17, 1999W 20-73-4
Joel E. Ferris High SchoolSeptember 24, 1999W 31-284-4
University High School (Washington)October 1, 1999W 26-75-4
Richland High School (Washington)October 8, 1999L 41-65-5

5-3 league record, 5-5 overall

1999 All-League

Name Grade Position Award
Chris Snyder12KickerFirst Team Offense
Josh Wilson12All-PurposeFirst Team Offense
Chris Snyder12PunterFirst Team Defense

2000 Season

Opponent Date Result Record
Central Valley High School (Washington)August 4, 2000L 26-00-1
Eastmont High SchoolAugust 11, 2000L 29-280-2
North Central High School (Spokane, Washington)August 18, 2000L 35-210-3
East Valley High School (Spokane, Washington)August 25, 2000L 27-210-4
Mead High SchoolSeptember 1, 2000L 34-30-5
Lewis and Clark High SchoolSeptember 8, 2000L 45-340-6
Gonzaga Preparatory SchoolSeptember 15, 2000L 42-70-7
Joel E. Ferris High SchoolSeptember 22, 2000W 41-231-7
University High School (Washington)September 29, 2000L 27-261-8

1-7 league record, 1-8 overall

2001 Season

Opponent Date Result Record
Lewis and Clark High SchoolAugust 3, 2001L 14-70-1
John R. Rogers High SchoolAugust 10, 2001W 36-211-1
Mead High SchoolAugust 17, 2001W 35-202-1
Joel E. Ferris High SchoolAugust 24, 2001L 42-242-2
North Central High School (Spokane, Washington)August 31, 2001W 35-283-2
East Valley High School (Spokane, Washington)September 7, 2001W 49-214-2
Central Valley High School (Washington)September 14, 2001W 21-105-2
University High School (Washington)September 21, 2001W 29-216-2
Shadle Park High SchoolSeptember 28, 2001W 42-187-2
Pasco High School (Washington)October 5, 2001L 41-177-3

7-2 league record, 7-3 overall

2001 All-League

Name Grade Position Award
Jesse Clark11All-PurposeFirst Team Offense
Joel Clark11QuarterbackFirst Team Offense
Kevin Cooley12Wide ReceiverFirst Team Offense
Pat McLaughlin12LinebackerFirst Team Defense

2002 Season

Opponent Date Result Record
University High School (Washington)August 2, 2002L 20-140-1
John R. Rogers High SchoolAugust 9, 2002W 45-141-1
Cheney High SchoolAugust 16, 2002W 35-182-1
Lewis and Clark High SchoolAugust 23, 2002L 27-242-2
Mead High SchoolAugust 30, 2002L 27-172-3
Shadle Park High SchoolSeptember 6, 2002W 35-213-3
East Valley High School (Spokane, Washington)September 13, 2002W 31-284-3
Central Valley High School (Washington)September 20, 2002W 24-145-3
Gonzaga Preparatory SchoolSeptember 27, 2002W 34-116-3
Pasco High School (Washington)October 4, 2002W 27-247-3
Moses Lake High SchoolOctober 11, 2002L 27-77-4

6-3 league record, 7-4 overall

2002 All-League

Name Grade Position Award
Jesse Clark12Wide ReceiverFirst Team Offense
Joel Clark12QuarterbackFirst Team Offense
Joel Clark12Defensive BackFirst Team Defense
Garrett Swanson11Defensive BackFirst Team Defense

2003 Season

Opponent Date Result Record
West Valley High School (Spokane, Washington)August 1, 2003W 20-141-0
University High SchoolAugust 8, 2003L 12-31-1
John R. Rogers High SchoolAugust 15, 2003W 30-02-1
Cheney High SchoolAugust 22, 2003W 28-163-1
Lewis and Clark High SchoolAugust 29, 2003L 38-03-2
Mead High SchoolSeptember 5, 2003L 28-143-3
Shadle Park High SchoolSeptember 12, 2003L 21-143-4
East Valley High School (Spokane, Washington)September 19, 2003L 16-63-5
Central Valley High School (Washington)September 26, 2003W 22-214-5
Joel E. Ferris High SchoolOctober 3, 2003W 21-145-5

5-5 league record, 5-5 overall

2004 Season

Opponent Date Result Record
West Valley High School (Spokane, Washington)August 6, 2004W 27-01-0
Lewis and Clark High SchoolAugust 13, 2004L 18-131-1
Clarkston High School (Washington)August 20, 2004L 27-241-2
Gonzaga Preparatory SchoolAugust 27, 2004L 21-71-3
Cheney High SchoolSeptember 3, 2004W 28-72-3
Mead High SchoolSeptember 10, 2004W 41-143-3
John R. Rogers High SchoolSeptember 17, 2004W 35-04-3
Central Valley High School (Washington)September 24, 2004W 7-05-3
Shadle Park High SchoolOctober 1, 2004L 14-75-4
East Valley High School (Spokane, Washington)October 8, 2004L 34-215-5

5-5 league record, 5-5 overall

2004 All-League

Name Grade Position Award
Jordan Marshall12PunterFirst Team Defense

2005 Season

Opponent Date Result Record
West Valley High School (Spokane, Washington)August 5, 2005W 28-211-0
Lewis and Clark High SchoolAugust 12, 2005L 12-71-1
Clarkston High School (Washington)August 19, 2005W 23-62-1
Gonzaga Preparatory SchoolAugust 26, 2005L 28-172-2
Cheney High SchoolSeptember 2, 2005L 21-132-3
Mead High SchoolSeptember 9, 2005L 33-72-4
John R. Rogers High SchoolSeptember 16, 2005W 50-203-4
Central Valley High School (Washington)September 23, 2005L 28-33-5
Shadle Park High SchoolSeptember 30, 2005W 21-144-5
East Valley High School (Spokane, Washington)October 7, 2005L 21-04-6

4-6 league record, 4-6 overall

2005 All-League

Name Grade Position Award
Matt Schaffer12LinebackerFirst Team Defense

2006 Season

Opponent Date Result Record
Gonzaga Preparatory SchoolAugust 4, 2006L 30-70-1
North Central High School (Spokane, Washington)August 11, 2006W 21-71-1
University High School (Washington)August 18, 2006L 21-201-2
Lewis and Clark High SchoolAugust 25, 2006L 34-241-3
John R. Rogers High SchoolSeptember 1, 2006W 55-132-3
East Valley High School (Spokane, Washington)September 8, 2006L 35-172-4
Shadle Park High SchoolSeptember 15, 2006W 42-03-4
Mead High SchoolSeptember 22, 2006L 34-283-5
Southridge High SchoolSeptember 29, 2006L 28-203-6

3-6 league record, 3-6 overall

2007 Season

Opponent Date Result Record
Gonzaga Preparatory SchoolAugust 3, 2007L 35-190-1
North Central High School (Spokane, Washington)August 10, 2007L 21-190-2
University High School (Washington)August 17, 2007L 26-230-3
Lewis and Clark High SchoolAugust 24, 2007L 28-00-4
John R. Rogers High SchoolAugust 31, 2007W 23-211-4
East Valley High School (Spokane, Washington)September 7, 2007L 39-281-5
Shadle Park High SchoolSeptember 14, 2007W 20-02-5
Eastmont High SchoolSeptember 21, 2007L 14-72-6
Mead High SchoolSeptember 28, 2007L 27-72-7

2-7 league record, 2-7 overall

2007 All-League

Name Grade Position Award
Brandon Jared12Running BackFirst Team Offense

Notable alumni

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