Nile_C._Kinnick_High_School

Nile C. Kinnick High School

Nile C. Kinnick High School

Dodea high school in Japan

Nile C. Kinnick High School is a U.S. military-operated school that originally opened in Yokohama, Japan in 1946 during the occupation after World War II.[2] The school later moved to US Fleet Activities Yokosuka, Japan in 1971, but kept the Yo-Hi Red Devils mascot to honor the schools beginnings. The school was named after Nile Clarke Kinnick, Jr. in 1990.[1][3] Kinnick High School usually has around 600 students and is about 45 km from Tokyo.

Man in gymnasium holding volleyball talking to four female students.
Tony San Nicolas, center, varsity head volleyball coach for the Nile C. Kinnick Red Devils, discusses tactics with players during practice in the Nile C. Kinnick gym at Commander Fleet Activities Yokosuka, Japan. August 27, 2013.
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References

  1. [1]
    Communications, DoDEA. "About Our School | Kinnick High School". Department of Defense Education Activity. Retrieved April 16, 2023.
  2. [2]
    "Niles C. Kinnick HH (Prev. in Yokohama) History". American Overseas Schools Historical Society. Retrieved April 16, 2023.
  3. [3]
    Thomas, Shelbi (June 12, 2020). "Did You Know There's a Nile Kinnick High School in Japan?". University of Iowa Center for Advancement - Iowa Magazine. Retrieved April 22, 2023.
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