High school in Burbank, Illinois
William Claude Reavis High School simply known asReavis is apublic high school located inBurbank, Illinois ., a nearsouthwest suburb ofChicago . It is named for Dr. William Claude Reavis (1881–1955), a professor at theUniversity of Chicago who played a major role in guaranteeing its completion.
In 2010, Reavis had an average compositeACT score of 19.5 and graduated 96.3% of its senior class.[ 10] [ 10] Adequate Yearly Progress (AYP) on thePrairie State Achievement Examination , which the state of Illinois uses to assess schools as is mandated in the federalNo Child Left Behind Act .[ 10]
Athletics and activities [ edit ] Reavis competes in theSouth Suburban Conference , which was formed in 2006. Reavis is also member of theIllinois High School Association (IHSA), which governs most sports and competitive activities in the state.
The following Reavis teams won or place top four in their respective state championship tournaments sponsored by the IHSA:[ 11]
Baseball: 2nd Place (1983–84) Bowling (Girls): 2nd Place (1988–89); 3rd Place (1983–84,1987–88) Drama: State Champions (2006–07, 2010–11, 2015–16, 2016–17, 2017–18, 2021–22); 2nd Place (2012–13, 2013–14, 2014–15, 2018-19) Football: State Champions (1982–83); 2nd Place (1980–81,1981–82) Group Interpretation: State Champions (2012–13, 2022–23); 2nd Place (2016–17); 3rd Place (2003–04, 2008–09) Speech: 3rd Place (1971–72) Wrestling: State Champions (1960–61,1961–62,1964–65); 3rd Place (1957-28) Reavis High School was the site for all of the wrestling matches at the1959 Pan American Games .[ 12]
Lance Dreher (Class of 1973), two-timeMr. Universe and formerMr. America .[ 13] Drew Fortier (Class of 2005), musician, songwriter, filmmaker, actor, and author.[ 14] Ray Hanania (Class of 1971), journalist and comedian.[ 15] James Chico Hernandez (Class of 1972), World Cup Silver, 3-time British silver medalist inSambo wrestling , Amateur Athletic Union Wrestling Hall of Fame, Maine Sports Hall of Fame andWheaties Fame.[ 16] Tom Lemming , college football recruiting analyst.[ 17] Bobby Madritsch (Class of 1994), formerMajor League Baseball pitcher (2004–05), playing for theSeattle Mariners .[ 15] Willy Roy (Class of 1961), IHSA State Wrestling Champion 1961. Former professional soccer player, and coach of the Chicago Sting and member of theNational Soccer Hall of Fame .[ 15] ^a b "School Board and Administration" .directory . Reavis High School District 220.^a b c "Reavis High School" .Statistical abstract . National Center for Education Statistics (NCES). October 2009. RetrievedDecember 22, 2024 .^ "Reavis High School" . National Center for Education Statistics. RetrievedDecember 22, 2024 .^a b c "Burbank (Reavis)" . Illinois High School Association (IHSA). November 10, 2009. RetrievedNovember 10, 2009 .^ "Illinois School Report Card" (PDF) . Illinois State Board of Education (ISBE). 2009. RetrievedNovember 11, 2009 .^ "RAMPAGE Literary Magazine" . Reavis High School. Archived fromthe original on July 21, 2011. RetrievedNovember 10, 2009 .^ "BLUEPRINT Staff" . Reavis High School. Archived fromthe original on July 21, 2011. RetrievedNovember 10, 2009 .^ "ARIES Staff" . Reavis High School. Archived fromthe original on December 18, 2009. RetrievedNovember 10, 2009 .^ "Communications Club - WRHS" . Reavis High School. Archived fromthe original on December 17, 2009. RetrievedNovember 10, 2009 .^a b c http://webprod.isbe.net/ereportcard/publicsite/getReport.aspx?year=2010&code=1401622000001_e.pdf "^ IHSA; Season Summaries for Reavis HS; accessed 28 March 2009 ^ Lyke, Bill (August 29, 1959). "Drive Out to the Pan-Am Gamnes!". Chicago Tribune. pp. B1.ProQuest 182386533 . [dead link ] ^ "All the great names of NABBA Universe Winners" . Archived fromthe original on April 3, 2012. RetrievedApril 23, 2012 .^ "Andrew Fortier - Reavis High School - Burbank, IL" .reavishighschool.org . RetrievedApril 23, 2018 .^a b c Bell, Taylor (November 3, 2009)."Reavis" .Chicago Sun-Times . Archived fromthe original on November 5, 2009. RetrievedNovember 10, 2009 . ^ "Wheaties Energy Crunch Announces Everyday Champions to Appear on Box" . Archived fromthe original on October 13, 2014.^ Mandernach, Mark (November 5, 1995)."Tom Lemming's Game Plan Is to Scout Football Talent" .Chicago Tribune . RetrievedMarch 9, 2016 . http://www.reavisd220.org/aboutus/boardofeducation
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