McClintock High School

The Peggy Payne Academy for Academic Excellence, or PPA, is a program for student at McClintock. Founded in 2001 with 4 students, the program now serves hundreds of students in all major academic subjects. ==Athletics==

Football McClintock High School played its home games at Goodwin Stadium until its own lighted stadium, Jim Lyon's Stadium, was constructed. McClintock's main rival in football has been Tempe High School since 1964. Tempe and McClintock have annual, non-conference rivalry games. McClintock has been the historical favorite in the matchup, although returning to their dominance since 2017. The Chargers' first state football title came in 1977, when the team went undefeated and captured the championship with a 14–9 playoff victory over Phoenix's Washington High School. Three years later, the Chargers posted a 12–2 record and won their second title by defeating Phoenix's Trevor Browne High School in the 1980 championship game. Their third state title in 1989 capped a 13–2 season that ended with a 42–14 playoff victory over Mesa's Westwood High. Recent state and national championships • 2022 – Division II Boys Track & Field Team Champions • 2012 – Division III Marching Band Champions • 2010 – Spiritline National Champions • 2010 – 4A-I Boys' Basketball State Champions • 2007 – 4A-I Boys' Baseball State Champions ==Notable alumni==

• Jules Asner – actress • Future • Doug Hopkins – former musician with the Gin Blossoms • Bill Leen – musician with the Gin Blossoms • Dan Manucci – football player • Mike Mendoza – Major League Baseball player • Phillip "Phil" Rhodes – drummer with the Gin Blossoms • Jason Butler Rote (Jason Rote) – TV/film writer-creator (animation) • Bridget S. Bade - attorney and federal judge • James G. Stavridis - U.S. Navy admiral, diplomat, author, educator • John Tait – football player • Kenny Wheaton – football player • Roger Clyne - Lead vocalist of The_Refreshments • Robin Wilson - frontman of the Gin Blossoms ==References==