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The blue and grey cobras show off their school spirit before cactus high school takes on peoria
Cactus High School is a public secondary school located in Glendale, Arizona, United States, part of the Peoria Unified School District. The school opened its doors in August 1977. It is the district's smallest high school, with approximately 1,300 students.
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- The blue and grey cobras show off their school spirit before cactus high school takes on peoria
- Cactus high school 2016 graduation
- Fight song
- Fall sports
- Winter sports
- Spring sports
- Extracurricular activities
- Notable alumni
- References
In 1978, the first Cactus High School students, 1980 graduates, transferred from Peoria High School's campus during their sophomore year into the current building.
Cactus high school 2016 graduation
Fight song
The song is set to the tune of Northwestern University's fight song.
Go Cactus High School, on to Victory.
Hail the Blue and Silver, we'll defend our dignity
Fight mighty Cobras, keep our spirits high
Show all the rest, that we are the best
We'll fight forever, Cactus High
CHS! CHS! CHS! CHS!
The high school's first band director, Jim Lynch, wrote the lyrics in 1978.
Fall sports
Winter sports
Spring sports
Regional Finalist 2004, 2009 & 2012
Extracurricular activities
Cactus' clubs and after-school activities include Chess Club, DECA, Key Club, Improv Club, Drama Club, 500 Mile Club, World Languages Club, FCCLA, Media Club, FBLA, Med Start, Key of C, Outdoor Adventure Club, Student Council, NHS, AFJROTC, Athletic Training, Clay Club, Robotics, Environmental Club, and Mind's Eye.
Many of these organizations have received state and national recognition for their work.