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{{Short description|Public high school in Columbus, Ohio, United States}}
{{seealso|West High School}} ''for schools of the same name''
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| streetaddress = 179 South Powell Avenue
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| superintendent = Angela Chapman
| principal = Daniel Roberts<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.ccsoh.us/wesths|title=CCS|website=www.ccsoh.us/wesths|access-date=2022-08-15}}</ref>
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'''West High School''' is a [[public high school]] located on the west side of [[Columbus, Ohio]], in the [[Westgate (Columbus, Ohio)|Westgate]] neighborhood in the [[Hilltop (Columbus, Ohio)|Hilltop]] area. It is a part of [[Columbus City Schools]].


== History ==
'''West High School''' is a [[public high school]] located on the west side of [[Columbus, Ohio]]. It is a part of [[Columbus City Schools]]. The original building opened in 1908.
Due to overcrowding at [[Central High School (Columbus, Ohio)|Central High School]] in 1890s, a section of students split and were moved to another location, setting the foundation for what would become three new schools, including West High School.<ref>{{Cite web|title=A History of Columbus Schools: 1812–1912|url=https://www.teachingcolumbus.org/a-history-of-columbus-schools-1812-1912.html|access-date=2021-12-04|website=TEACHING COLUMBUS|language=en}}</ref>


Designed by the first architect of Columbus schools, [[David Riebel]], the [[Neoclassical architecture|Neo-Classical Revival]] style building was constructed in 1908 and opened in 1909 on South Central Avenue.<ref>{{Cite web|title=2021 Most Endangered Sites – Columbus Landmarks|url=https://www.columbuslandmarks.org/2021-most-endangered-site/|access-date=2021-12-04|language=en-US}}</ref> The building became Starling Middle School when the new West High School opened.<ref name="Library of Congress">{{cite book|last1=Henderson|first1=Andrew|title=Images of America Forgotten Columbus|date=22 April 2002|publisher=Arcadia Publishing|location=Charleston, SC|isbn=9780738519616|page=88|url=https://www.arcadiapublishing.com|access-date=20 March 2018|ref=2002101247}}</ref> The new West High School opened in 1929. It was designed by prominent Ohio architect [[Howard Dwight Smith]] who also designed [[Ohio Stadium]].<ref>{{Cite web|title=West High School|url=https://www.ohiomemory.org/digital/collection/p267401coll34/id/5381|access-date=December 3, 2021|website=Ohio History Connection}}</ref>
The school colors are buff and brown. The school nickname is the Cowboys. The boys cross-country team lost finished 2nd behind Brookhaven High School in the cross-country city championship meet for the 2006-2007 season. The baseball team lost to Centennial in the city championship game for baseball for the 2006-2007 season.


West High School continues today at its current location at 179 South Powell Avenue. In August 2016, the cupola was removed because it was deemed unstable<ref>{{cite news|last1=Bush|first1=Bill|title=City school board approves $343,000 for new West High cupola|url=http://www.dispatch.com/news/20170516/city-school-board-approves-343000-for-new-west-high-cupola|access-date=20 March 2018|publisher=The Columbus Dispatch|date=16 May 2017}}</ref> and a new cupola was installed and celebrated with a lighting ceremony in 2018.
Mr. Murray is the Social Studies Teacher and is super cool and awesome. That is an unbiased - objective factual statement.


The school colors are buff and brown. The school nickname is the Cowboys.
Notable Alumni include NBA star Michael Redd, who plays for the Milwaukee Bucks.


==Extracurricular activities==
Biggest sports rival is the Briggs High Bruins, to whom they lost the latest football game in 2008 by the score of 42-12, the football team ended with a 2-8 record.
[[File:Former Starling Middle School in Franklinton-crop.jpg|thumb|Former building at [[120 S. Central Avenue]]]]


===Athletics===
Sports Include:
Sports include:
Football,
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Cross-Country,
*Basketball
Baseball/ Softball,
*Football
Volleyball,
*Cross-Country
Soccer,
*Baseball/Softball
Golf,
*Volleyball
Tennis/ Girls Tennis,
*Soccer
Wrestling,
*Golf
Track and Field
*Boys' Tennis/Girls' Tennis
*Wrestling
*Track and Field
{{div col end}}


====Ohio High School Athletic Association State Championships====
Scholastic Activities Include
{{Further|Ohio High School Athletic Association}}
Band,
* [[Baseball]] – 1975<ref name="Ohio High School Athletic Association">{{cite web|url=http://www.ohsaa.org/|title=Ohio High School Athletic Association Web site|access-date=2006-12-31|author=OHSAA}}</ref><ref name="Yappi Baseball">{{cite web|url=http://www.yappi.com/baseball/StateChamps.html|title=Yappi Sports Baseball|access-date=2007-02-12|author=Yappi}}</ref>
Cheerleading,
Choir/ Ensemble,
Cultural Night,
Drama Club,
Environmental Club,
French Club,
Girls Leadership,
Homecoming Commitee,
JROTC,
Weskettes,
Mentorship,
Student Council


==Notable alumni==
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* [[Richard E. Carey]], [[United States Marine Corps|U.S. Marine Corps]] Lieutenant General who organized and executed the American withdrawal from Saigon effectively ending US military operations in Southeast Asia
==[[Ohio High School Athletic Association]] State Championships==
* [[Lawrence Carter (historian)|Lawrence Carter]], historian, author, and civil rights scholar
* [[Baseball]] - 1975<ref name="Ohio High School Athletic Association">{{cite web|url=http://www.ohsaa.org/|title=Ohio High School Athletic Association Web site|accessdate=2006-12-31|author=[[OHSAA]]}}</ref><ref name="Yappi Baseball">{{cite web|url=http://www.yappi.com/baseball/StateChamps.html|title=Yappi Sports Baseball|accessdate=2007-02-12|author=Yappi}}</ref>
* [[Johnny Edwards (baseball)]], Major League Baseball catcher for [[Cincinnati Reds]] and [[Houston Astros]]
* [[Donn F. Eisele]], [[NASA]] astronaut, flew on [[Apollo 7]]
* [[Joe Johns]], [[CNN]] Reporter
* [[Michael Redd]], [[NBA]] player for the [[Milwaukee Bucks]]
* [[Aurealius Thomas]], Football player [[Ohio State University]]
* [[Jack Underman]], Basketball player for Ohio State<ref>{{cite news|title=Underman wins award |url=https://newspaperarchive.com/athens-messenger-mar-17-1947-p-2/|newspaper=[[The Athens Messenger]]|date=March 17, 1947|page=2 |via = [[NewspaperArchive.com]]|access-date = January 12, 2019}}</ref>
* [[Nancy Wilson (jazz singer)|Nancy Wilson]], [[Jazz]] and [[Blues]] singer and three-time [[Grammy]] recipient

==See also==
*[[Schools in Columbus, Ohio]]

==References==
{{reflist}}


==External links==
==External links==
*[http://www.columbus.k12.oh.us/ District Website]
*[http://www.columbus.k12.oh.us/ District Website]
*[http://columbuswest.net/ School Website]
*[http://wesths.ccsoh.us/ School Website]
*[http://www.teachingcolumbus.org/a-history-of-columbus-schools-1812-1912.html Teaching Columbus, History of Columbus Schools]
{{Columbus, Ohio High Schools}}
{{Education in Franklin County, Ohio}}


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==References==
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[[Category:High schools in Columbus, Ohio]]
[[Category:High schools in Columbus, Ohio]]
[[Category:Public high schools in Ohio]]
[[Category:Endangered buildings in Columbus, Ohio]]
[[Category:Columbus City Schools]]




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Latest revision as of 02:04, 8 January 2025

West High School
Current school building
Address
Map
179 South Powell Avenue

Columbus
,
(Franklin County)
,
Ohio
43204

United States
Coordinates39°57′6.1″N 83°4′32.9″W / 39.951694°N 83.075806°W / 39.951694; -83.075806
Information
TypePublic high school
School districtColumbus City Schools
SuperintendentAngela Chapman
PrincipalDaniel Roberts[1]
Teaching staff53.00 (FTE)[2]
Grades9-12
Enrollment837[2] (2022-2023)
Student to teacher ratio15.79[2]
Color(s)Buff and Brown[3]   
Athletics conferenceColumbus City League[3]
NicknameCowboys[3]
AccreditationNorth Central Association of Colleges and Schools[4]
Websitewesths.ccsoh.us

West High School is a public high school located on the west side of Columbus, Ohio, in the Westgate neighborhood in the Hilltop area. It is a part of Columbus City Schools.

History

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Due to overcrowding at Central High School in 1890s, a section of students split and were moved to another location, setting the foundation for what would become three new schools, including West High School.[5]

Designed by the first architect of Columbus schools, David Riebel, the Neo-Classical Revival style building was constructed in 1908 and opened in 1909 on South Central Avenue.[6] The building became Starling Middle School when the new West High School opened.[7] The new West High School opened in 1929. It was designed by prominent Ohio architect Howard Dwight Smith who also designed Ohio Stadium.[8]

West High School continues today at its current location at 179 South Powell Avenue. In August 2016, the cupola was removed because it was deemed unstable[9] and a new cupola was installed and celebrated with a lighting ceremony in 2018.

The school colors are buff and brown. The school nickname is the Cowboys.

Extracurricular activities

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Former building at 120 S. Central Avenue

Athletics

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Sports include:

  • Basketball
  • Football
  • Cross-Country
  • Baseball/Softball
  • Volleyball
  • Soccer
  • Golf
  • Boys' Tennis/Girls' Tennis
  • Wrestling
  • Track and Field

Ohio High School Athletic Association State Championships

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Further information: Ohio High School Athletic Association

Notable alumni

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See also

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References

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  1. ^ "CCS". www.ccsoh.us/wesths. Retrieved August 15, 2022.
  2. ^ a b c "West High School". National Center for Education Statistics. Retrieved September 26, 2024.
  3. ^ a b c OHSAA. "Ohio High School Athletic Association member directory". Archived from the original on November 3, 2010. Retrieved February 17, 2010.
  4. ^ NCA-CASI. "NCA-Council on Accreditation and School Improvement". Archived from the original on September 23, 2009. Retrieved February 17, 2010.
  5. ^ "A History of Columbus Schools: 1812–1912". TEACHING COLUMBUS. Retrieved December 4, 2021.
  6. ^ "2021 Most Endangered Sites – Columbus Landmarks". Retrieved December 4, 2021.
  7. ^ Henderson, Andrew (April 22, 2002). Images of America Forgotten Columbus. Charleston, SC: Arcadia Publishing. p. 88. ISBN 9780738519616. Retrieved March 20, 2018.
  8. ^ "West High School". Ohio History Connection. Retrieved December 3, 2021.
  9. ^ Bush, Bill (May 16, 2017). "City school board approves $343,000 for new West High cupola". The Columbus Dispatch. Retrieved March 20, 2018.
  10. ^ OHSAA. "Ohio High School Athletic Association Web site". Retrieved December 31, 2006.
  11. ^ Yappi. "Yappi Sports Baseball". Retrieved February 12, 2007.
  12. ^ "Underman wins award". The Athens Messenger. March 17, 1947. p. 2. Retrieved January 12, 2019 – via NewspaperArchive.com.
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