Draft:Mendon High School
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Comment: I am quite familiar with the rather remarkable football record this very small village has and am certain that this school is notable. The problem as mentioned above is showing it. You need independent secondary sources to show notability and they do exist. Note that they don't necessarily have to be online. Cite stories from the Battle Creek Enquirerer, the Kalamazoo Gazette, and especially from the Detroit papers that discuss the team's historic record rather than just individual games. Find sources for and discuss the school's history from consolidation of the one room schoolhouse districts that formed the Mendon Schools to the district's merger with surrounding districts to become the school system that exists today. The libraries in Vicksburg, Centerville and Three Rivers should be able to help you research. The library at WMU could also be a resource. This is an important article in the portfolio of Michigan school articles due to its long term dominance in football. I'm very far removed from SW Michigan these days, but I'll be happy to help any way I can. Happy editing! 4.37.252.50 (talk) 19:58, 14 December 2023 (UTC)
- Comment: Not clear how they pass WP:NSCHOOL also see WP:SCHOOLOUTCOMES. Theroadislong (talk) 17:07, 7 December 2023 (UTC)
| Mendon High School | |
|---|---|
| Location | |
Mendon, Michigan | |
| Information | |
| School type | Public |
| Established | c. 1871 |
| School district | Mendon Community Schools |
| Superintendent | Leasa Griffith |
| Principal | Bobby Kretschman |
| Grades | 6–12 |
| Color(s) | Green White |
| Athletics | MHSAA Class D |
| Athletics conference | SCAA |
| Mascot | Hornets[1] |
| Website | mendonschools |
Mendon High School (also referred to as Mendon Junior/Senior High School) is a public high school in Mendon, Michigan, United States. It is one of eight high schools in the St Joseph County (SJCISD) school district.[2]
History[edit]
The original Mendon high school first opened it's doors in 1871. The high school moved to the current location in 1976, and the old building was demolished.[3]
Athletics[edit]
Mendon's athletic teams are known as the Hornets. Mendon is referred to as "Titletown USA", having won a total of 24 state championships across multiple sports. Most notable are the 11 State Football titles [4][5] and 5 State Girl's Volleyball Titles[6][7] Since the inception of the MHSAA, the Hornets have accumulated
- 24 State Titles
- 13 State Runner-Ups
- 122 District Titles
- 70 Regional Titles
- 131 League Championships
Football Dominance[edit]
The Mendon Hornets football program has won a total of 11 state championships and 4 state runner-ups. They currently hold the 8th-best winning percentage in all high school football programs for the state of Michigan[8][9]
References[edit]
- ^ Cite error: The named reference
officialwas invoked but never defined (see the help page). - ^ "St. Joseph County ISD". sjcisd.org.
- ^ Rietsma, Jef. "Mendon and Constantine Schools May Be Demolished". MLive.
- ^ "Michigan High School Football 11-man State Champions". Michigan-Football.
- ^ "MHSA Q&A with John Schwartz". Michigan High School Athletic Association.
- ^ "D4 Volleyball Finals". State Champ Sports Network.
- ^ "Past Champions". Michigan High School Athletic Association.
- ^ "Top Michigan High School 11-Man Football Programs". michigan-football.com.
- ^ "Top Michigan High School 8-Man Football Programs". michigan-football.com.
- ^ "Mendon Community School District". Mendon Community Schools.
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