Monroe High School (Washington)

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Public school in Monroe, Washington, United States

Monroe High School

Address

17001 Tester Road

Monroe

Washington

98272

United States

Information
Type| Public
School district| Monroe School District
Principal| Brett Wille[2]
Staff| 72.26 (on an FTE basis)[1]
Grades| 9–12
Enrollment| 1,552 (2022–23)[1]
Student to teacher ratio| 21.48[1]
Color(s)| Orange & Black

Mascot| Bearcats
Website| www.monroe.wednet.edu/mhs

Monroe High School is a public high school in Monroe, Washington, and a part of the Monroe School District. Since 1999, the school has been located on Tester Road. Formerly, it was located on Main Street in downtown Monroe.

The school district, of which this is the sole comprehensive high school, includes almost all of Monroe, as well as most of High Bridge and Woods Creek; and parts of Chain Lake, Maltby, Monroe North, and Three Lakes.[3]

## Monroe Sports Arena

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The Monroe Sports Arena is a 2,000 seat multi-purpose arena located on the campus of the school. It was home to the Snohomish County Explosion of the International Basketball League. The Monroe High School gymnasium was renamed the Monroe Sports Arena in 2008 after $10,000 worth of renovations made for the IBL season.

## Mascot

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Monroe High School's mascot is "Benny the Bearcat". The term "Bearcat" was originally the nickname of the amateur turned semiprofessional boxer. Dode "Bearcat" Bercot. In the 1920s and 30s, this boxer from Monroe fought in over 100 main event fights and won 42 by knockout. However, before turning pro, Bercot's career was cut short after an opponent put a thumb in Bercot's eye, leaving him partially blinded for life. He was given the nickname "Bearcat" because he was said to be strong as a bear and fast as a cat.[4] The school colors are orange and black.

## Activities

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The school boasts a wide variety of extracurricular activities. Examples of these are the academic quiz competition teams, Hi-Q and Knowledge Bowl, and the community service-based Key Club. In 2011 and 2017, Monroe's Hi-Q team won the Washington State Championship and participated in the Hi-Q National Championship.

The most well-known and largest club at Monroe is DECA. The Monroe High School DECA Chapter was the third largest DECA chapter in the United States during the 1990s. DECA is a national marketing club and Monroe sends multiple students to the Washington State (SCDC) and National (ICDC) competitions every year. Monroe DECA has also proven to be a large part of the high school's community service efforts, having helped fund and maintain the Monroe Miracle League Field. Each year, Monroe DECA students serve as base-buddies for the players in the Miracle League games.

## Sports

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Monroe competes in WIAA Class 3A and is a member of the Wesco League in District One.

### State championships

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Source:[5]

* Boys basketball: 1952, 1953
* Girls golf: 1999, 2000
* Boys soccer: 2001

## Notable alumni

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* Ian Parmley, former Major League Baseball outfielder
* Benson Boone, singer and songwriter
* Efton Chism, college football wide receiver[6]

## References

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1. ^ a b c "Monroe High School". National Center for Education Statistics. Retrieved August 9, 2024.
2. ^ "Administration - Monroe District Schools". www.monroe.wednet.edu. Retrieved July 23, 2018.
3. ^ "2020 CENSUS - SCHOOL DISTRICT REFERENCE MAP: Snohomish County, WA" (PDF). U.S. Census Bureau. pp. 4-5 (PDF p. 5-6/7). Retrieved April 28, 2024.
4. ^ ""Bearcat" Bercot « Monroe Historical Society & Museum". Monroehistoricalsociety.org. Retrieved February 28, 2015.
5. ^ Washington Interscholastic Athletics Association. Tournament History: Championship Information.
6. ^ Thompson, Dan (August 29, 2024). "'He was a different dude today': EWU's Efton Chism III leads offensive showcase in season-opening win over Monmouth". The Spokesman-Review. Retrieved February 16, 2025.

## External links

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* Official school website

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WIAA Northwest District 1

AA-AAAA Classifications

4A Conferences

Wesco 4A
Glacier Peak Grizzlies
Jackson Timberwolves
Kamiak Knights
Lake Stevens Vikings
Mariner Marauders

3A Conferences

Wesco 2A/3A
Arlington Eagles
Cascade Bruins
Cedarcrest Redwolves-2A
Edmonds-Woodway Warriors
Everett Seagulls
Lynnwood Royals
Marysville-Getchell Chargers
Marysville-Pilchuck Tomahawks
Meadowdale Mavericks
Monroe Bearcats
Mountlake Terrace Hawks
Archbishop Murphy Wildcats-2A
Shorecrest Scots
Shorewood Stormrays
Snohomish Panthers
Stanwood Spartans

1A/2A/3A Conferences

Northwest 1A/2A/3A Conference
Anacortes Seahawks-2A
Bellingham Red Raiders-2A
Blaine Borderites-1A
Burlington-Edison Tigers-2A
Ferndale Golden Eagles-3A
Lakewood Cougars-2A
Lynden Lions-2A
Lynden Christian Lyncs-1A
Meridian Trojans-1A
Mount Baker Mountaineers-1A
Mount Vernon Bulldogs-3A
Nooksack Valley Pioneers-1A
Oak Harbor Wildcats-3A
Sedro-Woolley Cubs-2A
Sehome Mariners-2A
Squalicum Storm-2A

A & B-BB Classifications

1B/2B Conferences

Northwest 1B/2B
Concrete Lions-1B
Coupeville Wolves-2B
Darrington Loggers-1B
Friday Harbor Wolverines-2B
La Conner Braves-2B
Mount Vernon Christian Hurricanes-1B
Orcas Island Vikings-1B

1B Conferences

Northwest 1B
Cedar Park Christian Lions
Fellowship Christian Eagles
Grace Academy Eagles
Lopez Lobos
Lummi Blackhawks
Providence Classical Highlanders
Shoreline Christian Chargers
Skykomish Rockets
Tulalip Heritage Hawks

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