Robert H. Goddard High School (Goddard High School, GHS) is a public senior high school in Roswell, New Mexico, United States. It is a part of the Roswell Independent School District. Established in 1965, the school is named after rocket pioneer Robert Hutchings Goddard. The colors of GHS are navy blue, Columbia blue and white, and the school mascot is the Rocket.

History The majority of classrooms at GHS are located underground. The school was completed in 1965 at the height of the Cold War. Walker Air Force Base, located on the south side of Roswell, was considered a major target for Soviet ballistic missiles. The classrooms were built underground so that the school could serve as a bomb shelter in the event of nuclear war. The gymnasiums, cafeteria, auditorium, and other larger rooms were built above ground, on top of the classrooms.

Academics

Student body statistics

Ethnicity This school State average White (not Hispanic)60% Hispanic (of any race)40% American Indian/Alaskan Native 1% African American 2% Pacific Islander 0%

Athletics

GHS competes in the New Mexico Activities Association, as a AAAA school in District 4. Their district includes Artesia High School and Roswell High School.

GHS has won 50 state championships since 1967.

State championships Season Sport Number of championships YearFall Football 8 2012, 2009, 2008, 1997, 1993, 1991, 1989, 1967 —-State Runner Up 2013, 2011, 2007, 2006, 2002, 1999, 1998, 1994 Volleyball 12 2022, 2013, 2009, 2001, 2000, 1999, 1989, 1987, 1986, 1984, 1982, 1980Winter Boys' basketball 1 1988 Girls' basketball 1 2017Spring Baseball 5 2017, 1992, 1991, 1986, 1969 Boys' golf 10 2010, 2001, 1997, 1991, 1989, 1988, 1986, 1974, 1973, 1969 Girls' golf 18 2006, 2005, 2003, 2002, 2001, 2000, 1999, 1998, 1997, 1995, 1994, 1993, 1992, 1991, 1990, 1988, 1987Total 50

Notable alumni Brandon Claussen, former MLB player (New York Yankees, Cincinnati Reds) Nancy Lopez (1975), professional golfer Gerina (Mendoza) Piller (2003), professional golfer JoJo Robertson, professional golfer and coach

See also List of high schools in New Mexico Roswell Independent School District Roswell High School University High School

References

External links Official school webpage Goddard Rockets Football