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{{Short description|Public, coeducational high school in Grove City, Ohio, United States}}
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'''Central Crossing High School''' is a high school in [[Grove City, Ohio]]. It is one of four high schools in the [[South-Western City Schools, Franklin County, Ohio|South-Western City Schools]] district, the others being [[Franklin Heights High School]], [[Grove City High School (Grove City, Ohio)|Grove City High School]], and [[Westland High School]].
'''Central Crossing High School''' is a high school in [[Grove City, Ohio]]. It is one of four high schools in the [[South-Western City Schools, Franklin County, Ohio|South-Western City Schools]] district, the others being [[Franklin Heights High School]], [[Grove City High School (Grove City, Ohio)|Grove City High School]], and [[Westland High School]].
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=== 2009 levy failure ===
=== 2009 levy failure ===


Due to a lack of funding stemming from the repeated failure to pass a proposed local tax levy, all extracurricular activities offered to the student body by the [[South-Western City Schools, Franklin County, Ohio|South-Western City Schools]] district were on hiatus. As of October 12, 2009 the district Board of Education approved a measure that allows for "Pay to Play" participation, where activities are open to enrollment by students that contribute directly to its funding, given that the appealed tax levy will eventually be approved by voters.<ref>[http://www.swcs.k12.oh.us/community/P2P_ParentNotice.pdf "Athletic and Club Pay-to-Participate Information For Parents and Students - Winter Clubs and Sports 2009-2010"] {{webarchive |url=https://web.archive.org/web/20091122144027/http://www.swcs.k12.oh.us/community/P2P_ParentNotice.pdf |date=November 22, 2009 }}</ref>
Due to a lack of funding stemming from the repeated failure to pass a proposed local tax levy, all extracurricular activities offered to the student body by the [[South-Western City Schools, Franklin County, Ohio|South-Western City Schools]] district were on hiatus. As of October 12, 2009 the district board of education approved a measure that allowed for pay-to-play participation, with activities are open to enrollment by students that contribute directly to its funding.<ref>[http://www.swcs.k12.oh.us/community/P2P_ParentNotice.pdf "Athletic and Club Pay-to-Participate Information For Parents and Students - Winter Clubs and Sports 2009-2010"] {{webarchive |url=https://web.archive.org/web/20091122144027/http://www.swcs.k12.oh.us/community/P2P_ParentNotice.pdf |date=November 22, 2009 }}</ref>


== Demographics ==
== Demographics ==
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{| class="toccolours" style="float: right; margin-left: 1em;" width="250px"
! colspan="2" !bgcolor=999999| <span style="color:blue;">'''CCHS Student Enrollment'''</span>
! colspan="2" !bgcolor=999999| <span style="color:blue;">CCHS student enrollment</span>
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| '''Year''' || '''Enrollment'''
| '''Year''' || '''Enrollment'''
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| '14-15 || 1,634
| '14-15 || 1,634
|}
|}
As of the 2014-2015 school year, there were 1,634 students attending the school according to the [[Ohio Department of Education]]. There were 471 students in grade 9, 432 in grade 10, 408 in grade 11, and 317 in grade 12. Six students were not classified in any grade. The racial makeup of the school was 70.7% [[White race|White]], 12.9% [[African American]], 10.6% [[Hispanic]] or [[Latino]], 3.4% [[Multiracial]], and 2.1% [[Asian people|Asian]]. Less than 10 students declared themselves [[Indigenous peoples of the Americas|Native American]]. There were 823 males and 811 females. Approximately 47.9% of the students were classified as economically disadvantaged.
As of the 2014-2015 school year, there were 1,634 students attending the school according to the [[Ohio Department of Education]]. There were 471 students in grade 9, 432 in grade 10, 408 in grade 11, and 317 in grade 12. Six students were not classified in any grade. The racial makeup of the school was 70.7% [[White race|White]], 12.9% [[African American]], 10.6% [[Hispanic and Latino Americans|Hispanic or Latino]], 3.4% [[multiracial]], and 2.1% [[Asian people|Asian]]. Less than 10 students declared themselves [[Indigenous peoples of the Americas|Native American]]. There were 823 males and 811 females. Approximately 47.9% of the students were classified as economically disadvantaged.


== Academics ==
== Academics ==
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== Extracurricular activities ==
== Extracurricular activities ==
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===Instrumental Music Department===
===Instrumental music===
The Central Crossing High School Marching Band competes on a national level and has attended the [[Bands of America]] (BOA) Grand National Championships in [[Indianapolis, IN]] and Super Regionals in [[St. Louis, Missouri]]. The band also performs on a local level throughout Ohio and participates actively in the Ohio Music Education Association (OMEA, an affiliate of the [[MENC: The National Association for Music Education|National Association for Music Education]]) marching competition circuit.
The Central Crossing High School Marching Band competes on a national level and has attended the [[Bands of America]] Grand National Championships in [[Indianapolis, IN]] and Super Regionals in [[St. Louis, Missouri]]. The band also performs on a local level throughout Ohio and participates actively in the Ohio Music Education Association (OMEA, an affiliate of the [[MENC: The National Association for Music Education|National Association for Music Education]]) marching competition circuit.


In 2006, the band placed 22nd overall and second in its class (AA) at Grand National Championships.
In 2006, the band placed 22nd overall and second in its class (AA) at Grand National Championships.


In 2007, the Central Crossing Marching Band became the only school from SWCS to be named a Bands of America Regional Champion. In doing so, they became the fourth different marching band from Ohio to have won a Regional Championship. The band competed with bands from four other states and 22 bands total.
In 2007, the Central Crossing Marching Band became the only school from SWCS to be named a Bands of America Regional Champion. In doing so, they became the fourth different marching band from Ohio to have won a regional championship. The band competed with bands from four other states and 22 bands total.


In 2014, the Central Crossing Winterguard placed in 3rd place at the OIPA State Championships.
In 2014, the Central Crossing Winterguard placed in 3rd place at the OIPA State Championships.


In 2015, the Central Crossing Indoor Percussion Ensemble won the WGI Dayton Regional in class PSA (Percussion Scholastic A). As a result, they became the only school from SWCS to ever win a WGI event. The ensemble received a score almost reaching the 90 point mark. The ensemble also became the only school in Central Columbus to get bumped up from PSA to PSO (Percussion Scholastic Open).
In 2015, the Central Crossing Indoor Percussion Ensemble won the WGI Dayton Regional in class PSA (Percussion Scholastic A). As a result, they became the only school from SWCS to ever win a WGI event. The ensemble received a score almost reaching the 90 point mark. The ensemble also became the only school in Central Columbus to get bumped up from PSA to PSO (Percussion Scholastic Open).

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! Year
! Show Name
! Music/Themes
|-
| 2002
| ''Kings Across the Water''
|Variations of Bruce Fraser's composition, "The King Across the Water," which is based on the Scottish folk song, "[[Johnnie Cope|Hey, Johnnie Cope, Are Ye Waking Yet?]]" <ref>[http://gmbrand.casualrain.com/description.php?cat=10162 ""The King Across The Water" composed by Bruce Fraser, published by G&M Brand"] {{webarchive |url=https://web.archive.org/web/20080518121722/http://gmbrand.casualrain.com/description.php?cat=10162 |date=May 18, 2008 }}</ref>
|-
| 2003
| ''My Many Colored Days''
| Based on ''[[My Many Colored Days]]'' by [[Dr. Seuss]]
|-
| 2004
| ''Variations on Pachelbel's Canon''
| Variations on [[Pachelbel's Canon]]
|-
| 2005
| ''Above and Beyond''
| [[Mountain]]s, [[Planet]]s, [[Sky|Heavens]]
|-
| 2006
| ''Dance''
| "Scootin' on Hardrock" by [[David Holsinger]], "[[Metropolis Symphony|Red Cape Tango]]" by [[Michael Daugherty]], "Castles in the Sky" by [[Ian Van Dahl]]
|-
| 2007
| ''Into the Light''
| "Liturgical Dances" by [[David Holsinger]], [[Charitie Lees Smith|"Before the Throne of God Above"]], [[Joyful, Joyful We Adore Thee|Joyful, Joyful (We Adore Thee)]]
|-
| 2008
| ''The Happiness Conspiracy''
| "[[Happy Days Are Here Again]]", "Happy Dance", "Don't Worry If It Makes You Happy," a [[medley (music)|medley]] of "[[Don't Worry, Be Happy]]", "[[If It Makes You Happy]]," and "[[If You're Happy and You Know It]]", "[[Happy Together (song)|Happy Together]]"
|-
|2009
|None
|The Central Crossing Marching Band was inactive for the 2009 marching season due to the 2009 levy failure.
|-
|2010
|''Resolutions''
|Original music by Frank Sullivan
|-
|2011
|''Ivory''
|Original music by Rob Ferguson, [[And So It Goes]], and [[Rhapsody in Blue]]
|-
|2012
|''Unchained''
|"[[Unchained Melody]]", "[[Salvation is Created]]" by [[Pavel Chesnokov]], Original music by [[Key Poulan]] inspired by "Xerxes" by [[John Mackey (composer)|John Mackey]]
|-
|2013
|''Enlightened''
|Variation of Eric Whitacre's ''Lux Aurumque''
|-
|2014
|''The Heart of the Warrior''
|Music by Key Poulan
|
|-
|2015
|''Merge''
|Variations from Gustav Holst's ''The Planets,'' and Antonín Dvořák's ''New World Symphony''
|-
|2016
|''Four-Ground''
|Original Music by Rob Ferguson
|
|-
|2017
|''Under This Starry Night''
|Variations of "Paradiso" by Robert W. Smith, Smashing Pumpkins "Tonight, Tonight", and Stars from "Les Miśerables"
|-
|2018
|''Middle Ground''
|“Soprano Saxophone Concerto,” by [[John Mackey (composer)|John Mackey]]; “Serenata Immortale,” by Immediate Music; “[[Both Sides Now]],” by [[Joni Mitchell]]; and “[[The Middle (Zedd, Maren Morris and Grey song)|The Middle]],” by [[Zedd]]
|-
|2019
|''The Grid''
|Original music by Joshua V. Hinkel, "Overture" from [[Tron: Legacy (soundtrack)|Tron Legacy]] by Daft Punk, and "End title" from [[Shawshank Redemption (soundtrack)|Shawshank Redemption]].
|}


The affiliated Central Crossing [[Winterguard]] and Winter [[Indoor percussion ensemble|Drumline]] have also competed successfully.
The affiliated Central Crossing [[Winterguard]] and Winter [[Indoor percussion ensemble|Drumline]] have also competed successfully.
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=== NJROTC ===
=== NJROTC ===
Central Crossing's NJROTC unit provides a Color Guard for various events hosted by the school, including athletic competitions. The unit also has a Drill and Rifle Team for the students. The unit has received several awards and honors over the course of the school's history, including being recognized as a Distinguished Unit since 2003.
Central Crossing's NJROTC unit provides a color guard for various events hosted by the school, including athletic competitions. The unit also has a drill and rifle team for the students. The unit has received several awards and honors over the course of the school's history, including being recognized as a distinguished unit since 2003.


=== Theater department ===
=== Theater department ===
The school's theater Department puts on at least two shows a year, including a fall play and a spring musical. These performances take place in Palmer Auditorium, named for the school's first principal and great supporter of the arts, Ed Palmer, who has since retired. Nathan Weaver is currently the theater Director.
The school's theater department puts on at least two shows a year, including a fall play and a spring musical. These performances take place in Palmer Auditorium, named for the school's first principal and great supporter of the arts, Ed Palmer, who has since retired. As of August 2009, the current theater director is Nathan Weaver.

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! Year
! Season
! Show Title
! Director
|-
| 2002
| Winter
| It's A Wonderful Life
| Carrie Wisehart
|-
| 2003
| Spring
| Oklahoma!
| Carrie Wisehart
|-
| 2003
| Fall
| Beauty and the Beast
| Carrie Wisehart
|-
| 2003
| Winter
| Cinderella
| Carrie Wisehart
|-
| 2004
| Spring
| Annie
| Carrie Wisehart
|-
| 2004
| Winter
| Christmas Carol
| Carrie Wisehart
|-
| 2005
| Spring
| Sound of Music
| Carrie Wisehart
|-
| 2005
| Fall
| Arsenic and Old Lace
| Carrie Wisehart
|-
| 2006
| Spring
| Guys and Dolls
| Carrie Wisehart
|-
| 2006
| Fall
| Les Misérables
| Carrie Wisehart
|-
| 2007
| Spring
| Wizard of Oz
| Carrie Wisehart
|-
| 2007
| Fall
| Charlie and the Chocolate Factory
| Carrie Wisehart
|-
| 2008
| Spring
| Beauty and the Beast
| Carrie Wisehart
|-
| 2008
| Fall
| The Lion, Witch, and Wardrobe
| Carrie Wisehart
|-
| 2009
| Spring
| High School Musical: On Stage!
| Carrie Wisehart
|-
| 2010
| Spring
| The King and I
| Nathan Weaver
|-
| 2010
| Fall
| Alice in Wonderland
| Nathan Weaver
|-
| 2011
| Spring
| Into the Woods
| Nathan Weaver
|-
| 2011
| Fall
| The Island of Dr. Moreau
| Nathan Weaver
|-
| 2012
| Spring
| Legally Blonde: The Musical
| Nathan Weaver
|-
| 2012
| Fall
| The Giver
| Nathan Weaver
|-
| 2013
| Spring
| Thoroughly Modern Millie
| Nathan Weaver
|-
| 2013
| Fall
| FOOLS
| Nathan Weaver
|-
| 2014
| Spring
| Tarzan the Musical
| Nathan Weaver
|-
| 2014
| Fall
| Cyrano De Bergerac
| Nathan Weaver
|-
| 2015
| Spring
| Little Shop of Horrors
| Nathan Weaver
|-
| 2015
| Fall
| Robin Hood
| Nathan Weaver
|-
| 2016
| Spring
| Bye Bye Birdie
| Nathan Weaver
|-
| 2016
| Fall
| Peter and the Starcatcher
| Nathan Weaver
|-
| 2017
| Spring
| High School Musical: On Stage!
| Nathan Weaver
|-
| 2017
| Fall
| The Worst High School Play in the World
| Nathan Weaver
|-
| 2018
| Spring
| Guys and Dolls
| Nathan Weaver
|-
| 2018
| Fall
| The Hobbit
| Nathan Weaver
|-
| 2019
| Spring
| Catch Me If You Can
| Nathan Weaver
|-
|}


=== Choral arts department ===
=== Choral arts department ===
The Choral Arts Department features a Women's Chorus, Men's Ensemble, Concert Choir, Chorale, and Show Choir "Excelsior". "Excelsior" and Chorale have won several awards, including Best Choral Sound overall and Runner-Up overall. In 2016, Chorale made school history by receiving a I rating at [[OMEA]] District XV State-Level Large Group Adjudicated Event while competing in class A. Also in 2016, the department competed along with the concert band at [[Music in the Parks]] held at [[Cedar Point]]. Both the large group choir and Excelsior placed first in the competition, with the large group winning "Top Overall Choir".
The choral arts department features a women's chorus, men's ensemble, concert choir, chorale, and the show choir "Excelsior". Excelsior and the chorale have won several awards, including best choral sound overall and runner-up overall. In 2016, the chorale made school history by receiving a I rating at [[OMEA]] District XV State-Level Large Group Adjudicated Event while competing in class A. Also in 2016, the department competed along with the concert band at [[Music in the Parks]] held at [[Cedar Point]]. Both the large group choir and Excelsior placed first in the competition, with the large group winning "Top Overall Choir".


== Athletics ==
== Athletics ==
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The Central Crossing athletics teams compete in the [[Ohio Capital Conference]] - Central Division. Central Crossing High School sponsors 20 varsity sports (10 boys, 10 girls) competing in Division I.
The Central Crossing athletics teams compete in the [[Ohio Capital Conference]] - Central Division. Central Crossing High School sponsors 20 varsity sports (10 boys, 10 girls) competing in Division I.


=== Football ===
=== Football ===
Since the school's inaugural season, the football program has struggled to find long-lasting success. In 2002, the school went 0-10 and has never attained more than 3 wins in a single season. Additionally, the school has had three different head coaches in nine seasons. In 2014, Central Crossing had a much improved season and participated in the high school playoffs for the first time.
Since the school's inaugural season, the football program has struggled to find long-lasting success. In 2002, the school went 0-10 and has never attained more than 3 wins in a single season. Additionally, the school has had three different head coaches in nine seasons. In 2014, Central Crossing had a much improved season and participated in the high school playoffs for the first time.
Trevor White, 41, was named coach at CCHS in Jan 2017. He coached at Beechcroft starting in March 2014 after it was announced Brookhaven was closing at the end of that school year. He guided Beechcroft to the Division III playoffs in 2015 and 2016 and to the Division IV postseason in 2014.
Central Crossing finished 2-8 overall and 1-4 in the OCC-Central in 2016 after earning Division I, Region 2 playoff berths the previous two years. It lost in the first round both seasons, falling to league-rival Hilliard Davidson 17-9 in 2015 and Cincinnati St. Xavier 50-13 in 2014.

==== Results by year ====
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|'''2002'''
|0-10
|0-7 '''[[Ohio Capital Conference|OCC]]'''-Ohio
|8th
|None
|Ted Papas
|style="color:black; text-align:center" | DNP
|style="color:black; text-align:center" | DNP
|-
|'''2003'''
|3-7
|2-5 '''[[Ohio Capital Conference|OCC]]'''-Ohio
|T-5th
|None
|Ted Papas
|style="color:black; text-align:center" | DNP
|style="color:black; text-align:center" | DNP
|-
|'''2004'''
|2-8
|1-4 '''[[Ohio Capital Conference|OCC]]'''-Central
|5th
|None
|Ted Papas
|style="color:black; text-align:center" | DNP
|style="color:black; text-align:center" | DNP
|-
|'''2005'''
|2-8
|2-5 '''[[Ohio Capital Conference|OCC]]'''-Central
|4th
|None
|Ted Papas
|style="color:black; text-align:center" | DNP
|style="color:black; text-align:center" | DNP
|-
|'''2006'''
|2-8
|1-4 '''[[Ohio Capital Conference|OCC]]'''-Central
|T-5th
|None
|Ted Papas
|style="color:black; text-align:center" | DNP
|style="color:black; text-align:center" | DNP
|-
|'''2007'''
|1-9
|0-5 '''[[Ohio Capital Conference|OCC]]'''-Central
|6th
|None
|Rick Vaughn
|style="color:black; text-align:center" | DNP
|style="color:black; text-align:center" | DNP
|-
|'''2008'''
|1-9
|1-6 '''[[Ohio Capital Conference|OCC]]'''-Central
|7th
|None
|Rick Vaughn
|style="color:blue; text-align:center" | '''Win'''
|style="color:black; text-align:center" | DNP
|-
|'''2010'''
|2-8
|1-6 '''[[Ohio Capital Conference|OCC]]'''-Central
|7th
|None
|Chris Harr
|style="color:blue; text-align:center" | '''Win'''
|style="color:black; text-align:center" | DNP
|-
|'''2011'''
|1-9
|1-6 '''[[Ohio Capital Conference|OCC]]'''-Central
|7th
|None
|Chris Harr
|style="color:blue; text-align:center" | '''Win'''
|style="color:black; text-align:center" | DNP
|-
|'''2012'''
|2-8
|1-6 '''[[Ohio Capital Conference|OCC]]'''-Central
|7th
|None
|Chris Harr
|style="color:blue; text-align:center" | '''Win'''
|style="color:black; text-align:center" | DNP
|-
|'''2013'''
|2-8
|1-6 '''[[Ohio Capital Conference|OCC]]'''-Central
|7th
|None
|Chris Harr
|style="color:blue; text-align:center" | '''Win'''
|style="color:black; text-align:center" | DNP
|-
|'''2014'''
|7-4
|5-2 '''[[Ohio Capital Conference|OCC]]'''-Central
|3rd
|'''L''' vs. Cincinnati St. Xavier '''13-50'''
|Chris Harr
|style="color:blue; text-align:center" | '''Win'''
|style="color:black; text-align:center" | DNP
|-
|'''2015'''
|7-4
|5-2 '''[[Ohio Capital Conference|OCC]]'''-Central
|2nd
|'''L''' vs. Hilliard Davidson '''9-17'''
|Chris Harr
|style="color:blue; text-align:center" | '''Win'''
|style="color:black; text-align:center" | DNP
|-
|'''2016'''
|2-8
|1-4 '''[[Ohio Capital Conference|OCC]]'''-Central
|5th
|None
|Chris Harr
|style="color:blue; text-align:center" | '''Win'''
|style="color:blue; text-align:center" | '''Win'''
|-
|'''2017'''
|3-7
|1-4 '''[[Ohio Capital Conference|OCC]]'''-Central
|5th
|None
|Trevor White
|style="color:blue; text-align:center" | '''Win'''
|style="color:blue; text-align:center" | '''Win'''
|-
|'''2018'''
|4-6
|1-4 '''[[Ohio Capital Conference|OCC]]'''-Central
|5th
|None
|Trevor White
|style="color:blue; text-align:center" | '''Win'''
|style="color:blue; text-align:center" | '''Win'''
|-
|'''2019'''
|2-5
|0-2 '''[[Ohio Capital Conference|OCC]]'''-Central
|6th
|None
|Trevor White
|style="color:blue; text-align:center" | '''N/A'''
|style="color:red; text-align:center" | '''Loss'''
|-
|'''Total'''
|43-126
|24-78
|N/A
|2 (2014, 2015)
|N/A
|style="color:blue; text-align:center" | '''10-0'''
|style="color:blue; text-align:center" | '''3-1'''
|-
| colspan="2" |'''Notes'''
|colspan = "6"|2009 season canceled by the BOE due to levy failure
|-
|}


=== Boys' basketball ===
=== Boys' basketball ===
The boys basketball team is currently coached by Neil Hohman. Coach Hohman played basketball for Otterbein College from 2001-2005. He is currently an intervention Specialist at Central Crossing High School.
The boys basketball team is currently{{as of?|date=September 2023}} coached by Neil Hohman. Hohman played basketball for Otterbein College from 2001-2005. He is currently{{as of?|date=September 2023}} an intervention specialist at Central Crossing High School.


Hohman had previously coached the girls varsity program 2010-2014. Coach Hohman was selected as the Division I Co-Coach of the Year and the Central District Coach of the Year for the 2011-2012 season where he led his Varsity team to an 18-4 record.
Hohman had previously coached the girls varsity program 2010-2014. Hohman was selected as the Division I Co-Coach of the Year and the Central District Coach of the Year for the 2011-2012 season where he led his varsity team to an 18-4 record.


Comets alumni to go on to play college basketball include 2015 graduate Andrew Russell, who played four years at Division III Wilmington.
Comets alumni to go on to play college basketball include 2015 graduate Andrew Russell, who played four years at Division III Wilmington.


The Comets have never won a Central District tournament game.
The Comets have never won a Central District tournament game.
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=== Rivalries ===
=== Rivalries ===
The Central Crossing athletic teams currently have an intense geographic [[Rivalry game|rivalry]] with intra-district [[Westland High School (Galloway, Ohio)|Westland High School]]. The two schools are separated by only 4.1 miles and have competed against one another regularly in every sport since both teams became members of the [[Ohio Capital Conference]] Central Division in the fall of 2008.
The Central Crossing athletic teams currently{{as of?|date=September 2023}} have an intense geographic [[Rivalry game|rivalry]] with intra-district school [[Grove City High School]]. The two schools are separated by only 4.7 miles and have competed against one another regularly in every sport since both teams became members of the [[Ohio Capital Conference]] Central Division in the fall of 2008.


The Comets also hold grudges with their cross-town neighbor Grove City High School. The Comets had their first football meeting with Grove City, beating the Dawgs 28-21 led by Sophomore quarterback Kameron Peck in his first start as a varsity athlete. It's always a heated match between the Comets and the Dawgs no matter which sport they meet in.
The Comets hold grudges with their cross-town neighbor [[Grove City High School]]. The Comets had their first football meeting with Grove City, beating the Dawgs 28-21 led by Sophomore quarterback Kameron Peck in his first start as a varsity athlete. It's always a heated match between the Comets and the Dawgs no matter which sport they meet in.


At the beginning of the 2019 season, Central Crossing is undefeated all-time in football games against Westland and Grove City.
At the beginning of the 2019 season, Central Crossing is undefeated all-time in football games against Westland and Grove City.


===Ohio Capital Conference championships===
===Ohio Capital Conference championships===
* Girls [[Cross Country Running|Cross Country]] - 2004
* Girls [[cross country running|cross country]] - 2004
* Girls [[Track and field|Track]] - 2005
* Girls [[Track and field|track]] - 2005
* [[Wrestling]] - 2006, 2008, 2009
* [[Wrestling]] - 2006, 2008, 2009
* Girls [[Softball]] - 2011, 2012, 2017
* Girls [[softball]] - 2011, 2012, 2017


==References==
==References==
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==External links==
==External links==
* [https://cchs.swcsd.us/ Central Crossing Main Website]
* {{official website|cchs.swcsd.us/}}
* [http://www.centralcrossingband.org/ Central Crossing Band Website]
* [http://centralcrossingcomets.org/ Central Crossing Athletics Homepage]
* [http://www.cometwrestling.com Comet Wrestling Website]
* [http://www.centralcrossingchoirs.org/ Central Crossing Choirs Website]
* [https://sites.google.com/a/swcsd.us/cchs-theatre/ Central Crossing Theatre Website]


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{{Education in Franklin County, Ohio}}

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[[Category:High schools in Franklin County, Ohio]]
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Latest revision as of 02:30, 22 November 2024

Central Crossing High School
Front entrance
Address
Map
4500 Big Run South Road

Ohio

, ,
43123

United States
Coordinates39°53′48″N 83°6′46″W / 39.89667°N 83.11278°W / 39.89667; -83.11278
Information
TypePublic, Coeducational high school
MottoExcelling in Excellence
Established2002
School districtSouth-Western City School District
SuperintendentWilliam (Bill) Wise[1]
PrincipalSteve Fairs
Faculty90[2]
Teaching staff82.07 (FTE)[3]
Grades9-12
Enrollment1,638 (2022-23)[3]
 • Other6
Student to teacher ratio19.96[3]
Color(s)    Royal Blue and Silver
Athletics conferenceOhio Capital Conference[1]
NicknameComets[1]
RivalGrove City High School
AccreditationNorth Central Association of Colleges and Schools[4]
Communities servedDarbydale, Galloway, Grove City, Harrisburg
Feeder schoolsPleasant View Middle School, Brookpark Middle School
WebsiteCCHS website

Central Crossing High School is a high school in Grove City, Ohio. It is one of four high schools in the South-Western City Schools district, the others being Franklin Heights High School, Grove City High School, and Westland High School.

Central Crossing is the most recent high school to be built in the district. It first opened its doors for the 2002-03 academic year. The mascot for Central Crossing is the Comet, and its official colors are royal blue and silver. The school's motto is "Excelling in Excellence".

History

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The history of Central Crossing High School began with the passage of Issue 7 on November 3, 1998. A $128,000,000 bond issue, Issue 7 included the building of four new fifth/sixth grade buildings, one new high school, a replacement building for Park Street Middle School, a replacement building for the Hayes Technical School, additions, renovations, demolition of various district facilities, and acquiring land for school facilities. The issue passed with 17,003 votes in favor of the bond issue and 14,914 against the bond issue.[5]

The groundbreaking for Central Crossing High School took place in 2000. The school officially opened its doors on August 28, 2002. Home to no seniors in its inaugural year, the school housed only 1,005 students. However, enrollment jumped to 1,415 the following school year after welcoming another freshman class.[6]

2009 levy failure

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Due to a lack of funding stemming from the repeated failure to pass a proposed local tax levy, all extracurricular activities offered to the student body by the South-Western City Schools district were on hiatus. As of October 12, 2009 the district board of education approved a measure that allowed for pay-to-play participation, with activities are open to enrollment by students that contribute directly to its funding.[7]

Demographics

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CCHS student enrollment
Year Enrollment

'02-03 1,005
'03-04 1,415
'04-05 1,547
'05-06 1,635
'06-07 1,582
'07-08 1,683
'08-09 1,636
'09-10 1,593
'10-11 1,652
'11-12 1,618
'12-13 1,593
'13-14 1,655
'14-15 1,634

As of the 2014-2015 school year, there were 1,634 students attending the school according to the Ohio Department of Education. There were 471 students in grade 9, 432 in grade 10, 408 in grade 11, and 317 in grade 12. Six students were not classified in any grade. The racial makeup of the school was 70.7% White, 12.9% African American, 10.6% Hispanic or Latino, 3.4% multiracial, and 2.1% Asian. Less than 10 students declared themselves Native American. There were 823 males and 811 females. Approximately 47.9% of the students were classified as economically disadvantaged.

Academics

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As of the 2010-2011 school year, Central Crossing is currently designated as "Continuous Improvement" according to the Ohio Department of Education with 10 of 12 state indicators met. This is the third year in a row and fourth overall the school has achieved this rating. The school achieved the highest rating of "Excellent" during the 2003-2004 school year when it met all eligible state standards. The school has also been rated "Effective" on three occasions from 2004-2007.

Extracurricular activities

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Instrumental music

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The Central Crossing High School Marching Band competes on a national level and has attended the Bands of America Grand National Championships in Indianapolis, IN and Super Regionals in St. Louis, Missouri. The band also performs on a local level throughout Ohio and participates actively in the Ohio Music Education Association (OMEA, an affiliate of the National Association for Music Education) marching competition circuit.

In 2006, the band placed 22nd overall and second in its class (AA) at Grand National Championships.

In 2007, the Central Crossing Marching Band became the only school from SWCS to be named a Bands of America Regional Champion. In doing so, they became the fourth different marching band from Ohio to have won a regional championship. The band competed with bands from four other states and 22 bands total.

In 2014, the Central Crossing Winterguard placed in 3rd place at the OIPA State Championships.

In 2015, the Central Crossing Indoor Percussion Ensemble won the WGI Dayton Regional in class PSA (Percussion Scholastic A). As a result, they became the only school from SWCS to ever win a WGI event. The ensemble received a score almost reaching the 90 point mark. The ensemble also became the only school in Central Columbus to get bumped up from PSA to PSO (Percussion Scholastic Open).

The affiliated Central Crossing Winterguard and Winter Drumline have also competed successfully.

In its inaugural year, the Winterguard competed to become Mid-East Performance Association (MEPA) State Championships in class Regional A. In 2007, the Winterguard retained their championship- this time in class Scholastic A- with their show 'Crossing the Line'. In April 2008, the guard won MEPA State Championships, class Scholastic A, a second time with their show 'Nella Fantasia'. For its 2009 season, the Winterguard was composed of 19 members performing to the music of Eva Cassidy and Bill Withers, in their show entitled "When He's Gone."

The Central Crossing Winter Drumline is another of the school's music programs receiving honors. In 2009, they placed second in the Scholastic Open class at a WGI Regional in Dayton, OH. They were also named the Scholastic Open MEPA Champions with their 2008 show 'Out of Balance'.

Central Crossing is also home to a growing orchestra program.

NJROTC

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Central Crossing's NJROTC unit provides a color guard for various events hosted by the school, including athletic competitions. The unit also has a drill and rifle team for the students. The unit has received several awards and honors over the course of the school's history, including being recognized as a distinguished unit since 2003.

Theater department

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The school's theater department puts on at least two shows a year, including a fall play and a spring musical. These performances take place in Palmer Auditorium, named for the school's first principal and great supporter of the arts, Ed Palmer, who has since retired. As of August 2009, the current theater director is Nathan Weaver.

Choral arts department

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The choral arts department features a women's chorus, men's ensemble, concert choir, chorale, and the show choir "Excelsior". Excelsior and the chorale have won several awards, including best choral sound overall and runner-up overall. In 2016, the chorale made school history by receiving a I rating at OMEA District XV State-Level Large Group Adjudicated Event while competing in class A. Also in 2016, the department competed along with the concert band at Music in the Parks held at Cedar Point. Both the large group choir and Excelsior placed first in the competition, with the large group winning "Top Overall Choir".

Athletics

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The Central Crossing athletics teams compete in the Ohio Capital Conference - Central Division. Central Crossing High School sponsors 20 varsity sports (10 boys, 10 girls) competing in Division I.

Football

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Since the school's inaugural season, the football program has struggled to find long-lasting success. In 2002, the school went 0-10 and has never attained more than 3 wins in a single season. Additionally, the school has had three different head coaches in nine seasons. In 2014, Central Crossing had a much improved season and participated in the high school playoffs for the first time.

Boys' basketball

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The boys basketball team is currently[as of?] coached by Neil Hohman. Hohman played basketball for Otterbein College from 2001-2005. He is currently[as of?] an intervention specialist at Central Crossing High School.

Hohman had previously coached the girls varsity program 2010-2014. Hohman was selected as the Division I Co-Coach of the Year and the Central District Coach of the Year for the 2011-2012 season where he led his varsity team to an 18-4 record.

Comets alumni to go on to play college basketball include 2015 graduate Andrew Russell, who played four years at Division III Wilmington.

The Comets have never won a Central District tournament game.

The top source of Central Ohio basketball, 270hoops.com, was founded by two Central Crossing alumni. Zach Fleer (2011) and Jason Morrow (2010) founded the website in November 2015, which focuses on covering Central Ohio high school basketball and has grown to dominate the area in the years since.

Softball

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Rivalries

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The Central Crossing athletic teams currently[as of?] have an intense geographic rivalry with intra-district school Grove City High School. The two schools are separated by only 4.7 miles and have competed against one another regularly in every sport since both teams became members of the Ohio Capital Conference Central Division in the fall of 2008.

The Comets hold grudges with their cross-town neighbor Grove City High School. The Comets had their first football meeting with Grove City, beating the Dawgs 28-21 led by Sophomore quarterback Kameron Peck in his first start as a varsity athlete. It's always a heated match between the Comets and the Dawgs no matter which sport they meet in.

At the beginning of the 2019 season, Central Crossing is undefeated all-time in football games against Westland and Grove City.

Ohio Capital Conference championships

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References

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  1. ^ a b c OHSAA. "Ohio High School Athletic Association member directory". Archived from the original on 2010-11-04. Retrieved 2010-02-17.
  2. ^ School Website Archived May 22, 2006, at the Wayback Machine
  3. ^ a b c "Central Crossing High School". National Center for Education Statistics. Retrieved August 12, 2024.
  4. ^ NCA-CASI. "NCA-Council on Accreditation and School Improvement". Archived from the original on September 23, 2009. Retrieved 2010-02-17.
  5. ^ "1998 General Election Results" (PDF). Franklin County Board of Elections. Archived from the original (PDF) on 20 March 2012. Retrieved 11 July 2011.
  6. ^ "2000-2008 Building data". Ohio Department of Education. Archived from the original on 3 April 2012. Retrieved 11 July 2011.
  7. ^ "Athletic and Club Pay-to-Participate Information For Parents and Students - Winter Clubs and Sports 2009-2010" Archived November 22, 2009, at the Wayback Machine
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