Denfeld High School
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Located in Duluth, Minnesota, Denfeld High School is one of three high schools in the city, along with Central and East. The home of the Hunters, Denfeld was originally known as Irving High School when it opened for classes on 11 September 1905. It was later called Duluth Industrial High School, but officially changed its name to Denfeld High School in 1915. The current Denfeld High School building opened for classes in 1928. As of the 2005-2006 school year, Denfeld houses just over 1,200 students from grades 9-12.
In 2003, the school was in danger of closing its doors due to state budget problems, but partly due to a successful "Save Our School" campaign, the high school remained open. The current Principal is Ed Crawford, who just started his first year at the school. Also joining Crawford is "freshman" Assistant Principal Ed Marsman in his first year at Denfeld. These two join remaining Assistant Principal Tonya Sconiers.
Denfeld is noted for its historic auditorium, which has hosted such public figures as Richard Nixon and Johnny Cash. The auditorium is the annual venue for Denfeld's traditional "Maroon and Gold Day" (homecoming) assembly, in which the entire auditorium is adorned with maroon and gold decorations and the students are entertained with cheers, skits, music, and school spirit. Alumni of all ages return to Denfeld for this historic and fantastic display, which is meant to pump up the football players and fans for the homecoming game. It should be noted that Denfeld won its this past year's homecoming game 22-21 against Grand Rapids, albeit in a comeback.
Athletic History
State Champions:
- 1947 Men's Basketball
- 2005 Section 7A Champions Mens Soccer*
- 2006 Two-time 3rd Place State Finisher (50 Free and 100 Butterfly)*
See also
External links
- [Denfeld History and Alumni]
- [Official Denfeld web page]
- [Message Found in Walls of Denfeld]
- [West Duluthians Rally for Denfeld]
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