- Ed W. Clark High School
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Clark High School 
Educating Today... for Tomorrow.Location Las Vegas, Nevada Information Type Magnet Established 1965 Principal Jillyn Pendleton Enrollment 2712 Campus Metropolitan Color(s) Black and Gold Website http://www.clarkchargers.org/ Clark High School, opened in 1965, is a nine-month magnet high school that is part of the Clark County School District and is located in Las Vegas, Nevada.
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Slogan
"Touchstones for education, rigor relevance, and relationships"
Magnet programs at Clark High School
- Academy of Finance: (A.O.F.)
- Academy for Mathematics, Science, and Applied Technology: (A.M.S.A.T.)
- Teacher Education At Clark High: (T.E.A.C.H.)
Notable alumni
- Louis Prima Jr, entertainer and son of Louis Prima.
- John Ensign, Senator (R-NV)
- Steven Fales, Broadway actor and comedian.
- Jimmy Kimmel, Talk show host, comedian and funny guy.
- Ronnie Vannucci Jr., Musician/Drummer of The Killers.
- Ron Merkerson, professional football player
- Lisa Pittman, Celebrity & Radio DJ DJ LISA PITTMAN.
- Steven Horsford, Majority Leader of the Nevada Senate (D-Las Vegas)
- Rory Reid, Clark County Commissioner
- Catherine Cortez Masto; Attorney General, Nevada; class of 1982
- Robert Gamez, Professional Golfer, 1987
Performing arts
Clark High School is home to a number of award-winning performing groups, including the orchestra, band, and choir.
The orchestra is now under the direction of Chuck Cushinery. Now with a beginning orchestra, any student who wishes to learn how to play classical string instrument may join the orchestra. There are also the intermediate and advanced orchestras for more experienced players. In addition to that, more proficient musicians may opt to audition for the chamber orchestra, which challenges students with a considerably advanced repertoire.
The marching band, directed by Jeff Lacoff and Nick Aultz, now consistently makes finals in marching band competitions and regularly contends with the better groups in the city of Las Vegas . The marching band divides into two bands during the winter and spring seasons: the symphonic band (for the intermediate musicians) and the wind ensemble (for the advanced musicians). Also, jazz band is currently directed by Nick Aultz and in the past has performed at Disneyland and on KLVX's Inside Education.
The chorus, under the direction of Robert West, consists of several different groups. These include: All-men, All-women, Jazz, Concert, Advanced, and Chamber choirs.
In 2008, Clark's full orchestra (consisting of orchestra and band) performed at Carnegie Hall in New York.
Gallery
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Clark High School Performing Arts Center.
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Jesus Christ Superstar Marquee.
References
Categories:- High schools in Clark County, Nevada
- Clark County School District
- Educational institutions established in 1965
- School buildings completed in 1965
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