R. Nelson Snider High School
Public high school in Fort Wayne, Indiana, U.S.
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R. Nelson Snider High School is a secondary school in the Fort Wayne Community Schools system, serving the north central and northeast neighborhoods of Fort Wayne, Indiana, United States.
TypeFree public
Motto"Nihil Sine Magno Labore"
(Latin; "Nothing Without Great Effort")
(Latin; "Nothing Without Great Effort")
Established1964
School districtFort Wayne Community Schools
| R. Nelson Snider High School | |
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4600 Fairlawn Pass, Fort Wayne , | |
| Information | |
| Type | Free public |
| Motto | "Nihil Sine Magno Labore" (Latin; "Nothing Without Great Effort") |
| Established | 1964 |
| School district | Fort Wayne Community Schools |
| Principal | Chad Hissong |
| Teaching staff | 109.08 (FTE)[1] |
| Grades | 9-12 |
| Enrollment | 1,915 (2023–2024)[1] |
| Student to teacher ratio | 17.56[1] |
| Campus size | 10 acres (40,000 m2) |
| Campus type | Suburban |
| Color | |
| Mascot | Panther |
| Website | snider |
Athletics
All athletic teams compete in the Summit Athletic Conference.
Team state champions
- Boys' baseball:
- Class 4A - 2008/09, 2005/06
- Girls' basketball:
- 1987/88
- Boys' football:
- Class 5A - 1992/93, 2015/2016, 2023/2024
- Boys' track and field:
- 1973/74 (co-champions)
- Girls' volleyball:
- 1991/92, 1987/88
Speech and debate
Snider's speech club is a chapter of the National Forensic League, the Indiana High School Forensic Association, and actively participates in its events.[citation needed]
Notable alumni
- Jessie Bates III professional football player, Atlanta Falcons[4]
- Vaughn Dunbar, former professional football player, NFL, New Orleans Saints[5]
- Tiffany Gooden, former professional basketball player, Colorado Xplosion[6]
- Mac Hippenhammer, professional football player[7]
- Kobi Libii, comedian[8]
- Bam Martin-Scott, professional football player[9]
- Andy Replogle, former professional baseball player, Milwaukee Brewers[10]
- Matt Vogel, swimmer, Olympic gold medalist, 1976 Summer Olympics[11]
- Sharon Wichman, swimmer, Olympic gold medalist, 1968 Summer Olympics[12]
- Rod Woodson, former professional football player, Pro Football Hall of Famer[13]
