Talk:Prairie High School (Iowa)

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This page was updated by Alex Humphreys (student) -Humphreys7 9:23, 4 September 2008 (CDT)

Merging Prairie Music Department into this article

High school music departments are rarely notable enough for their own article, and Prairie Music Department appears to be no exception. -- ArglebargleIV (talk) 20:02, 29 December 2009 (UTC)[reply]

I agree. Unless there are a number of notable accomplishments (e.g., multiple national honors and well-known alumni) or the program is renowned enough on more than a local basis, then it can be effectively summarized in this article. [[Briguy52748 (talk) 18:57, 28 April 2010 (UTC)]][reply]

I agree that the Prairie Music Department might be well known in Iowa, but what about meeting the other questions I've posed (multiple national honors and well-known alumni)? And can you find reliable sources to prove Prairie's reputation, that they are indeed well-known in Iowa, its instructors "very distinct" and "well-praised"? Look, I'm a strong supporter of another music and athletic program — that of North Scott High School's in Eldridge, Iowa — but that doesn't mean that I'd expect a complete article about their extra-curricular accomplishments when it can effectively be summarized within the confines of the high school article (and quite honestly, I'd request an afd or a merger if I were to come across such an article under WP:NOT). Same goes for any other high school in Iowa, and the United States ... and I'm sure even the most avid boosters of a particular high school, understanding the purpose of Wikipedia, would agree. Unless the accomplishments are particularly notable on at least a national level, I say merge the Prairie Music Department article. [[Briguy52748 (talk) 19:20, 12 May 2010 (UTC)]][reply]

I, for one, believe that the Prairie Music Department deserves a page to itself. We are talking about a department with hundreds of students involved, not just in Concert Bands and Choirs, but Show Choirs, Jazz Bands, and a Marching Band. The Concert Hall of Prairie is used by professional orchestras for concerts. The immense pride in this department is amazing, and I like the Prairie Music Department page as it is. —Preceding unsigned comment added by Bosparrow (talk • contribs) 00:01, 11 May 2011 (UTC)[reply]

I created the Prairie Music Department page, and I agree. If there are no objections, I'll finish the merger in a few days.