year, typically released in early May. There are over 30 clubs present in the school, including Japanese Club, National Honor Society, Key Club, FBLA, Drama Club, Ecology Club (which handles the school's recycling program), European Club, and an FFA chapter. The school also offers a Speech and Debate team, and a Student Council (StuCo), which has been awarded Council of Distinction a number of times by the Arizona Association of Student Councils. The school has four orchestras, six choirs, and six bands (including marching and jazz bands). Bands Mesquite High School's concert bands, including Symphonic Band, Symphonic Winds, and Wind Ensemble, are year long programs and have four concerts throughout the school year. In November 2014, the marching band was awarded the ABODA Division III State Championship after performing "Every Which Way." The marching band repeated its Division III State Championship in 2015 with the show "Luna Mysterium." They defended their title for the third time in a row in 2016 with the show "Beyond Limits." On the morning of October 24, 2007, Assistant Band Director Christopher Rainer was killed in a car accident. On May 11, 2011, a piece commissioned by Richard L. Saucedo was performed to commemorate Rainer at Mesquite High by the top concert band, Wind Ensemble. The majority of the students in this group at that point were juniors and seniors when this tragedy occurred. Sean Dennison, was hired to fill his position. The Rainer Marching Classic marching band competition was founded by the school in 2009 as a tribute to Chris Rainer's memory, impact, and legacy in the Mesquite High School band department. This has become a large, well-established competition in the area, attracting many schools from the region. In 2017, the "10th Anniversary Rainer Marching Classic" competition included 19 different band groups. Logo In addition to its own school logo, Mesquite frequently uses Kansas State University's Powercat symbol. As part of the licensing agreement between Mesquite and Kansas State, the student council donates $500 to the university every two years. Notable alumni Mina Kimes, ESPN TV Personality Zach Davies, MLB pitcher for the Chicago Cubs Lindsey Stirling, violinist and singer Roy Lopez, NFL player References External links official website Education in Gilbert, Arizona Educational institutions established in 1998 Public high schools in Arizona Schools in Maricopa County, Arizona 1998 establishments in Arizona