Nile C. Kinnick High School

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 kilometers (28 mi) from Tokyo.

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.

Nile C. Kinnick High School
Location
US Fleet Activities Yokosuka Japan
Coordinates	35°17′24″N 139°40′30″E
Information
Type	DoDEA high school
Motto	Home of the Red Devils[1]
Established	1947 (78 years ago) (1947)
CEEB code	561940
Principal	Kira Hurst[1]
Assistant principal	Quiana Obeng[1]
Grades	9–12[1]
Enrollment	657[1]
Color(s)	Red and white   [1]
Song	Alma Mater[1] (Tune: "Far above Cayuga’s Waters")
Fight song	Fight Song[1] (Tune: "Our Director")
Sports	Yes
Mascot	Red Devils[1]
Nickname	Yo-Hi Devils
Team name	Red Devils
Website	kinnickhs.dodea.edu

Notable alumni

• Mark Hamill, actor^[4]
• Crystal Kay, singer^[5]