Rock Island High School

Rock Island High School

Infobox School
name = Rock Island High School
motto = Home of the Rocks!
established =
type = Public
district = Rock Island/Milan School District 41
grades = 9–12
principal = Mr. Robert Mason
faculty =
students =
mascot = The Rocks
conference =
campus type =
location = Rock Island, Illinois
country = USA
coordinates = coord|41.486937|-90.577544|region:US_type:edu|display=inline,title
website = [http://manila.risd41.org/rihs/ Rock Island High School]

Rock Island High School, also known as "Rocky", is a public four-year high school located in Rock Island, Illinois. Rocky is in Rock Island School District 41, and the school colors are crimson and gold.

Academics

*Computer Concepts
*English
*Algebra
*State and Local
*Biology
*English
*Drivers Education
*Health
*Art
*Business
*English
*Family/Consumer Science
*Foreign Language
*Mathematics
*Jazz, Marching, Concert Band, Symphonic Band, Pit Orchestra, Orchestra, Chamber Orchestra, Chamber Choir and Choir
*Physical Education
*Health
*Drivers Education
*ROTC
*Science
*Social Studies
*Special Education
*Special Services
*Vocational Technology

Athletics

Boys Sports

*Baseball - Coach: Andy Campbell
*Basketball - Coach: Thom Sigel
*Football - Coach: Vic Boblett
*Golf - Coach: Jim Braet
*Soccer - Coach: Conan Dalton
*Swimming
*Tennis
*Wrestling
*Track and Field - Coach Ed Lillis

Justin Sharp

The Justin Sharp Memorial Shootout is named in honor of Justin Sharp, a former player at Rock Island High School. Justin died December 12, 2003 after a battle with leukemia. As a junior, Justin earned numerous awards such as: All-State Honorable Mention (IBCA), First Team All-Western Big 6, All-Metro (Rock Island Argus), Team Tri-Captain, Co-MVP, Best Defensive Player, Mr. Hustle, and Most Improved. Since his death, the Rock Island program has instituted the Justin Sharp 3-D Award. This award is presented to the player who best portrays Justin's 3 "D's" of Dedication, Desire, and Determination. Along with this award, the recipient receives a scholarship from Justin's Memorial Fund.The Davenport Central Program presents the Justin Sharp Passion Award to the player that best exemplified his passion to succeed.In addition, there is also a scholarship awarded to Quad City area students in Justin's honor that is funded by his Memorial Fund. The donation from this tournament goes directly to Justin's Memorial.

Girls Sports

*Basketball - Coach: Rod Leatherman
*Bowling-Coach: Jim Braet
*Golf - Coach: Jennifer Johnson
*Soccer - Coach: Conan Dalton
*Softball - Coach: Steve Ebner
*Swimming - Coach: Alan Dassow
*Tennis - Coach: Les Sammon
*Volleyball - Coach: William Churchill

Co-Ed

*Cross-Country - Coach: Dave Terronez
*Track - Coach: Ed and Michelle Lillis
*Cheerleading
*Marching Band - Director: Pete Carlin

Notable Graduates

*Don Nelson - Basketball Player/Coach
*Chris Allison - Boston Red Sox Draftee
*Pfc. Robert A. Liggett - Fallen Soldier
*Pete Mickeal - Basketball Player
*Austin Weatly - Drafted to New Orlean Saints
*Jimmy Ryerson - Professional Track Athlete
*Jason Reda - Football Player (University of Illinois/ Cleveland Browns)
*Steve Decker - Former MLB catcher. Current manager of the San Jose Giants (High A affiliate of the San Francisco Giants-California League)

External link and references

* [http://manila.risd41.org/rihs/ Rock Island High School website]


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