James Whitcomb Riley High School

Infobox School2
name = South Bend Riley
High School
native_name = James Whitcomb Riley
High School
head_name2 = Nickname
head2 = Riley
established = 1924 old riley/2000 new riley
type = High School
grades = 9-12
head_name = Principal
head = Edward Bradford
city = South Bend
state = Indiana
country = United States
campus = Urban
students = 1552
faculty =
school_colors = Blue and Gold
school_publication = The Riley Review
mascot = Wildcats
website = http://sjcpl.lib.in.us/rhshomepage/index.html

Location

James Whitcomb Riley High School is a secondary school in South Bend, Indiana. Its address is 1902 Fellows St, South Bend, IN 46613. The school is run by the South Bend Community School Corporation

History

Riley was named for the "Hoosier Poet", James Whitcomb Riley. Originally built in 1924, the school was demolished and a new facility was completed in the summer of 1999. The new school is 375,000 square feet, sitting on a 29.5 acres campus. The new building holds a maximum capacity of 1800 students.

Academics

When the South Bend Community School Corporation changed to a magnet school setting, Riley was chosen as the Engineering and Technology Magnet Program. Classes for the Engineering Program use the nationally recognized Project Lead the Way Curriculum, including Introduction to Engineering Design, Principles of Engineering, Digital Electronics, Civil Engineering and Architecture, and Engineering Design and Development.

Extra-curricular

School clubs and organizations include Science Olympiad, Mock Trial, S.A.D.D., T.R.E.E.S., Quiz Bowl, Spell Bowl, Step Team, Bowling Club, Bible Club, Student Council, the Riley chapter of the National Honor Society, Chess Club, and others.

Demographics

The school graduated 65.9% of its students last year, equaling 249 students. The current enrollment for the 2006-2007 year is 1525. Of the 1525 students, 56% are White, 30% Black, 10% Hispanic 3% Multiracial, 1% Native American, and 1% Asian.

Athletics

The Riley Wildcats have sported good athletic programs over the years, but swimming has been dominant. The Wildcats continue to run a streak of success in the SBCSC system, and high finishes in the Northern Indiana Conference. After the swim team, the golf team has had the most success. There have been numerous all-conference players, many players have gone on to play in college, some on the division I level. In 2001, the Riley golf team posted an undefeated season of 18-0 with wins over the eventual state champion, Marian High School, as well as two other wins over teams that finished in the top ten of the state. This year, the wrestling team had their highest finish ever by placing fourth in state, with 215lb state champion George Malone and 2 other state placers.

This Year The Riley Football Wildcats{5A} under second year head coach Mike Nate(4-9 in 2nd year at school, 15-33 in 5th year overall) have put together 1-5 startCaptains:Jon Medich, Juan Moreno, Jarred Goens, Larry King, and Marcus PittmanSeniors:Matt Fozo, Dilan Morrow , Estavaughn Rentaria , Kenneth Roush , Matt Batten (injured) , Paul Penn , Kyle Ullery Juniors:Myles Cossey , Trevor Cochran , Jordan Basker , Timmy Buckingham , Jarred Goens , Joe Rowles , John Manigauet , James Nelson (Among Others Etc)

Although this year isnt turning out as expected, the wildcats show great improvements. Next year the cats should be one of the surprise teams. Returning stars like Cossey, Buckingham, Goens, and Cochran they shall lead a new and expercienced team to the lucas oil stadium.

Riley High School Football Schedule 08-09August 22nd SB Riley @ {4A}Northridge- [L] 36-6August 29th {5A}SB Adams @ SB Riley- [L] 22-21September 5th SB Riley @ {3A}Hammond Gavit- [W] 40-8September 12th {5A}Mishawaka @ SB Riley-TBDSeptember 19th SB Riley @ {3A}Mishawaka Marian-TBDSeptember 26th {5A}Mishawaka Penn @ SB Riley-TBDOctober 3rd SB Riley @ {4A}SB Clay - TBDOctober 10th {4A}SB Washington @ SB Riley(Homecoming) - TBDOctober 17th SB Riley @ {3A}SB St. Joesph's

Cats Den

On the second floor is the Cats Den. Here the students and teachers sell school supplies and RHS paraphanilia. Also, students and staff can buy coffee at the Den in the mornings; occasionally fresh baked cookies are sold during lunch periods. Balloons are available for birthdays too.

Other schools with this name

There are no other schools with this name.

External links

* [http://www.sjcpl.lib.in.us/rhshomepage/Riley2.html James Whitcomb Riley High School Homepage]