American Fork High School 510 North 600 East

THE SCHOOLBuilt: 1959, for $6,248,923.

Number of classrooms: 73 (includes seven portable trailers).

Attendance area: American Fork, Highland, Alpine.

Mascot: The caveman

Number of teachers: 78

Number of students: 1,679

10th grade: 624

11th grade: 559

12th grade: 462

Getting to school: Approximately 45 percent of students are eligible to ride the bus but only about 15 percent to 20 percent actually ride. Approximately 75 percent drive and less than 5 percent walk.

THE PRINCIPAL

Vernon M. Henshaw became principal in 1988. Before becoming principal: Assistant principal for four years at Provo High School. Received his bachelor's degree in sociology in 1977, master's degree in secondary education administration in 1980 and doctorate of education in 1989, all from Brigham Young University.

What he likes about being principal: "Working with seniors during the second semester of their senior year because of their excitement for the memories that they're going to leave behind and the challenges they are going to face in the future."

What he dislikes about being principal: "I really dislike the fact that it's so big that from a principal's standpoint it becomes an impersonal relationship. It's more impersonal the larger we get. I go someplace and see kids and recognize they belong to the school, but I don't know their names or much about them because of the size."

DID YOU KNOW?

From 35 percent to 40 percent of graduates enter institutions of higher education. Seventy-six percent of the students who took the advanced placement tests in 1991 scored a 3 or higher.

THE STUDENTS

Hitting the books: Students have received local, state and national recognition for art, business, English, home economics, drama, band, debate and athletics.

Most popular or biggest clubs: Marching band, choir, FBLA, FHA/HERO, FFA, psychology

Current sports and academic titles: Last year Lois Johnson was named the state's Most Influential Teacher of the Year by the Deseret News.

All-state academic athletes include - Scott Sheffield for cross country, Robert Hansen for wrestling, Adam Krommenhoek for football and basketball. State wrestling champion, Andy Christensen, Sterling scholar finalists - Scott Sheffield, general; Jonathon Marshall, math; Corinne Teichart, music.

Student body officers: Steve Call, president; Stephanie Studdert, vice president; Matt Beck, secretary; Kristin Gunther, historian; Heidi Walkenhort, business manager; Scott Sheffield, public relations.

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THE GRADUATES

Graduation rate: 90 percent

Senior class average GPA: 3.34

Percent of seniors receiving scholarships last year: 109 students received scholarship consideration in 1991, 25 percent of the graduating class.

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