Roswell High School (New Mexico)

Roswell High School (RHS) is a public senior high school in Roswell, New Mexico. It is a part of the Roswell Independent School District. Established in 1913, it is the oldest public high school in the city. The colors of RHS are: Dark Crimson Red, White and Black, their mascot is a Coyote. Enrollment at the school currently stands at 1,311.

Academics

Student body statistics

Athletics

RHS competes in the New Mexico Activities Association, a AAAAA school in District 4. Their district includes Artesia High School, Goddard High School and Lovington High School.

RHS has captured several state championships since 1914.

Notable people

Alumni

• Cormac Antram, Franciscan priest on the Navajo Nation, broadcaster of long-running English/Navajo radio program The Padre's Hour
• Tom Brookshier, NFL defensive back and broadcaster
• Glenn Dennis, founder of International UFO Museum and Research Center
• Pete Jaquess, NFL defensive back
• DonTrell Moore, NFL running back
• Cliff Pirtle, New Mexico state senator
• Paul Smith, NFL defensive lineman

Staff

• Eddie Reese, Olympic swimming coach (coached at Roswell High early in career now retired because Roswell High School no longer has a swimming team)

See also

• List of high schools in New Mexico
• University High School

References

External links

• Official School Webpage