Raytown South Senior High School is a high school located in Raytown, Missouri. The school was established in 1961, and graduated its first class of seniors in 1964. As Raytown became less of a "destination-suburb" in the 1990s, the enrollment fell drastically. Academics Debate The forensics program has had several national champions in various styles of debate, public forum, expository speaking and poetry reading. Choir From 1984-2009, the choir program saw several dozen student attain All-State status. The choir program performed throughout Kansas City, including Crown Center, Arrowhead Stadium and Royals Stadium. Every May, thousands came to an annual variety show called Southern Comfort. In November 2005, sang at Carnegie Hall along with several other show choirs from across the country. Athletics Boys basketball From the inception of the school until March 2006, the program was under the direction of the legendary Bud Lathrop. His career record was 955-300, going 924-267 at South. As of his retirement, Lathrop was ranked No. 7 all-time in high school career coaching victories in the United States. Lathrop's teams won Missouri State Titles in: 1970 - Squad went 27-1 led by Randy Culberson 6'2" 1972 - Led By John Harrison 6'5" and Ed Stoll 6'6" 1977 - led by the F-Troop, better known as Bill Fennelly, Kevin Fromm and Larry Frevert. 1990 - Went 31-0 and were led by Jevon Crudup. He also went to the Final Four six other times in 1974, 1975, 1985, 1992, 1993, 2003. He advanced to the state playoffs 23 times, and won 35 conference championships. Lathrop is a member of the Missouri Sports Hall of Fame. 254 of Lathrop's former players went on to play college basketball at various levels. Boys golf The Raytown South boys golf team have qualified for the Missouri State Championship as a team eight times(1964, 1965, 1970, 1976, 1980, 1982, 1985, 2002). In 1976, Doug Maddox won the individual state championship with a 136 total score (68-66) at Grandview G.C. in Springfield, MO. Notable alumni Jason Belser - Played football at the University of Oklahoma and had a long career with the Indianapolis Colts and Kansas City Chiefs. Class of 1988. Kara Brock - Television and film actress. Mara Brock Akil - Writer and television producer John D. Carmack - Co-founder of id Software Jabril Cox - NFL player Jevon Crudup - Played basketball at the University of Missouri and was drafted 48th