Capital High School (Helena, Montana)

Notable Administration/Coaches

• Pat Murphy - Head Football Coach. Has won 6 State titles as Head Coach

  National and State Awards received

• In 2011, Capital High's Physical Education program was named 1 of 3 schools nationally as a NASPE STARS Program. This award is given to schools whose P.E programs model the essential elements for a quality physical education as well as providing valuable opportunities for all students to learn meaningful lessons. Capital is 1 of 59 schools to have ever received this award.
• Dennis Peterson was recognized by Stanford University's Teacher Tribute Initiative.
• J.D. Solomon was inducted into the Carroll College Hall of Fame for his basketball career. J.D. Solomon played basketball for Carroll from 1996–2001. After being tabbed a second team all-conference selection as a sophomore, he earned first team all-conference recognition his final two years. As a senior in 2000–01, the 6-foot-7 Solomon became the first Carroll hoopster to make first team All-American, averaging 20.2 points and 7.7 rebounds. Solomon led the team to a then-record 26 wins and a No. 11 national ranking. The Saints won the 2001 Frontier Conference and qualified for the NAIA tournament for just the fourth time in school history. His 1,848 career points rank No. 2 on the school's all-time list
• Tom Pedersen is named 2012 Montana Teacher of the Year
• Lon Carter is Named Top High School Athletic Program for the State of Montana by Sports Illustrated for his years of service and dedication to the Bruin Athletic department

  Notable alumni

• Bobby Petrino, college football head coach, class of 1979
• Paul Petrino, college football head coach, class of 1985
• Dava Newman, engineer and NASA administrator, class of 1982