American Fork High School

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established =1902
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district =Alpine School District
grades =10-12
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enrollment =~1900
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colors =Red, black, and white
mascot =Caveman
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location =American Fork, Utah
country =United States of America
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website =http://www.afhs.alpine.k12.ut.us/

American Fork High School is a public high school in American Fork, Utah. Its mascot is the Caveman, chosen as a tribute to Timpanogos CaveFact|date=April 2008. Along with Carlsbad High School in New Mexico, Grants Pass High School in Southern Oregon, and Mishawaka High School in Indiana [ [http://www.wsbt.com/sports/local/15852422.html Outstanding Student Athlete: Neal Kostry | WSBT South Bend - Your Local News Leader | Local Sports ] ] , they are the only schools in the United States using the mascotFact|date=April 2008. The Cavemen currently play in Class 5A and Region IV.

Fight Song

"Dear old AF High
Yes we will love you till we die
Our banners bright of red and white
Will be a beacon through the night
Dramatic arts and ball and track
We'll always bring the honors back
We'll sing our praises to the sky
We'll always fight for AF High."
" [ [http://qa.worldvuer.com/americanforkhighschool American Fork High School - Worldvuer ] ]

Football

American Fork High School, despite having the second-longest athletics history in the state of Utah, has not won a football state championship since 1962. This season they hosted Mount Miguel High School on Sept. 20, winning 54-34.

Marching Band

Excluding a single loss at the 2007 Davis Cup competition hosted by Davis High School, the American Fork High School Marching Band has been undefeated in Utah for the last five years. They have been invited to parades across the nation, and Bands of America competitions on multiple occasions. In January 2005, they participated in President George W. Bush's inaugural parade. In 2007, they traveled to New York City to become the only band from Utah ever to participate in the Macy's Day ParadeFact|date=April 2008. The band has been the Utah state champions for the past 15 yearsFact|date=April 2008. They are also going to the BOA grand nationals in Indianapolis in November of 2008.

Drama Program

AF has a notable drama program. They have won many awards at the Utah Shakespearian FestivalFact|date=April 2008. Some of their full-length production credits include: Beauty and the Beast, Children of Eden, Noises Off, Lucky Stiff, The Crucible, Thoroughly Modern Millie, Peter Pan, Taming of the Shrew, and Les MiserablesFact|date=April 2008. The Department is currently directed by Mr. Neal JohnsonFact|date=April 2008.

Kave TV

Kave TV is the school's broadcasting program for announcements and videos produced by the Kave TV Class.

Notable Alumni

*Derek Smith, linebacker for the San Diego ChargersFact|date=May 2008.
*Bronco Mendenhall, head coach of Brigham Young University's football teamFact|date=May 2008. [www.byucougars.com]
*Eric Franson, Big West Conference Player of the Year for Utah State University's basketball teamFact|date=May 2008.
*Julie B. Beck, Relief Society General President of LDS ChurchFact|date=May 2008. [http://www.lds.org/pa/display/0,17884,7626-1,00.html]
*Merrill J. Bateman, general authority in LDS Church and former president of Brigham Young UniversityFact|date=May 2008 [http://unicomm.byu.edu/president/bateman.aspx] [http://lds.org/ldsorg/v/index.jsp?vgnextoid=2354fccf2b7db010VgnVCM1000004d82620aRCRD&locale=0&sourceId=ccd3de3e3559b010VgnVCM1000004d82620a____&hideNav=1]

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