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Revision as of 22:17, 27 September 2006 by Americasroof (talk | contribs)(diff) ← Previous revision | Latest revision (diff) | Newer revision → (diff) Public school| Maryville High School | |
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| Location | |
| 1503 South Munn Avenue Maryville, MO | |
| Information | |
| Type | Public |
| Principal | Ron Landherr |
| Enrollment | 474 |
| Information | (660) 562-3511 |
| Colors Mascot | Green/White Spoofhound |
| Rivals | Chillicothe Hornets, Savannah Savages |
| Conference | Midland Empire Conference |
Maryville High School is the public high school for Maryville, Missouri. It is the only institution to have the Spoofhound for a mascot. Notable alumni include:
- Homer Croy - Author and screenwriter who wrote about life in Maryville
- Albert David - Medal of Honor winner for capture of U-505 during World War II
It competes in the Midland Empire Conference.
It had traditionally been Missouri State High School Activities Association Class III school. However in 2006, it dropped to Class II.
The school's original colors were red and white. When Northwest Missouri State University opened in 1905, the college colors were also red and white. The college changed its colors to green and white. The high school later changed its colors to green and white. Maryville High School football games were played for several decades at Bearcat Stadium on the college campus. The present high school building on the southwest side of Maryville opened in 1966. In the late 1970s the high school began playing its football games in a stadium on its own campus.