East Aurora High School
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| Motto | All Children Can and Will Learn |
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| Established | 1847 |
| Type | Public secondary |
| Principal | Sheila Conrad |
| Faculty | 178 |
| Students | 2,534 |
| Grades | 9–12 |
| Location | 500 Tomcat Ln. Aurora, Illinois, USA |
| Campus | Suburban |
| Colors | Red, Black |
| Mascot | Tomcats |
| Yearbook | 'Speculum' |
| Newspaper | 'Auroran' |
| Website | www.eastaurorahighschool.org |
East Aurora High School is a public four-year high school located in Aurora, Illinois, in the United States. It is part of East Aurora District 131.
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[edit] History
District 131 has the distinction of being the “first” school district in Illinois, becoming a charter district April 30, 1847. The district was recognized by the State in 1851.
[edit] Academics
In 2005, East Aurora had an average composite ACT score of 16.6 and graduated 62.0% of its senior class. The average class size is 17.3. East Aurora has not made Adequate Yearly Progress on the Prairie State Achievements Examination, a state test part of the No Child Left Behind Act.[1]
The staff is comprised of 178 teachers, of which 60% hold an advanced degree.[2]
[edit] Athletics
East Aurora has 23 athletic teams, of 11 boys and 12 girls teams, which compete in the Upstate Eight Conference and Illinois High School Association. East Aurora's mascot is the Tomcats. Teams include football, tennis, badminton, baseball, softball, bowling, volleyball, track and field, basketball and soccer.
[edit] Activities
East Aurora offers dozens of opportunities for students participation in extracurricular activities. Activities include drama, Speculum (yearbook),The Auroran(school paper), and family focus. Approximately 250 semester courses by eight major departments are taught at East Aurora.
The school also offers a wide spectrum of clubs and organizations, included are: Literary Magazine, GSA(Gay Straight Alliance), Street Films, Music Club, Art Club, FCCLA, DECA and many more.
There are Honors and AP classes offered in one or more of the following: Foreign Language, Mathematics, Science, Language Arts, Social Studies & Fine Arts.
[edit] NJROTC
East Aurora is also known for their outstanding NJROTC program. Which boasts more than six hundred Cadets. The unit is in its 9th year And has achieved a level of success unsurpassed by any other unit in area three which is composed of approximately 68 schools in seven states. The unit is headed by Lieutenant Commander Paul McNabb, USN retired, and his staff of five instructors.
NJROTC Commendations:
- 2006 National Champions Color Guard
- Drill Team--6th Place in Nation
- Physical Training--2nd Place in Region
- Rifle Team--2nd Place in Region
Cadet Commanders C/CDR James Dooley 2003-2004 C/CAPT Raul Bundia 2004-2005 C/CAPT Jose Cabadas 2005-2006 C/CAPT Travis Schwab 2006-2007 C/CAPT Ulises Cano 2007-2008
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