- Edison High School (Minnesota)
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Thomas Alva Edison High School Motto Belong, Believe, Become Established 1922 Type Public High School Principal Carla Steinbach Asst. Principal Michael Bradley, Matthew Boucher, Latanya Daniels, Jerry Pedersen Grades 9-12
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Minneapolis, Minnesota, USADistrict Minneapolis Public Schools Colors blue and gold Nickname Tommies Mascot Tomcat Yearbook Wizard Newspaper Edison Record Website edison.mpls.k12.mn.us Thomas Alva Edison High School is the only public high school in the Northeast community of Minneapolis, Minnesota. It was named for American inventor Thomas Alva Edison. Located in the Holland neighborhood, the school currently consists of four learning communities: Humanities and Communication; Cosmetology; Business and Finance; and Center for Accelerated Learning.
The main building was constructed in 1922. Additions have been made to the rear of the building, and a gymnasium was built across Monroe Street. The track and football field are behind this gym.
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Sports
Edison competes in the following sports, some in co-ops with other schools.
- Fall: Football, Cross-Country, Girls Tennis, Boys and Girls Soccer, Girls Swimming, Volleyball
- Winter: Wrestling, Boys Swimming, Boys and Girls Basketball, Gymnastics, Boys and Girls Hockey
- Spring: Track, Boys Tennis, Golf, Baseball, Softball, Badminton
Famous alumni
- Don Carlson, basketball player
- Joe Dziedzic, hockey player
- Tony Jaros, basketball player
- [Wally Walker], Radio Personality Twin City Radio Legend
- Mesa Kincaid, Radio Personality
- Richard E. Kraus, Marine Corps medal of honor recipient
Coordinates: 45°00′34″N 93°15′06″W / 45.0095800°N 93.2516280°W[1]
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External links
Edison High School · North Community High School · Patrick Henry High School · Roosevelt High School · South High School · Southwest High School · Washburn High School
Categories:- Educational institutions established in 1922
- High schools in Minneapolis, Minnesota
- Minneapolis Public Schools
- Minnesota school stubs
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