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The Westland Football program is currently coached by Steve White and play in the Ohio Capital Conference's Central Division. The Cougars play their home games at Westland Field, which seats around 5,000 people. Since its first football season in 1970, Westland has an all-time record of 131-257-2. Westland won OCC titles in 1970, 1992 and 1993. In its first season, Westland nearly went undefeated, but lost in the season finale and finished the year 9-1. After that, the Westland football program had its problems, losing 24 consecutive games between 1973 and 1975. The program's all-time high came in the early 90's when they produced four consecutive winning seasons from 1991-1994 under the direction of head coach Tom Greer.including back to back occ championships. In addition, Westland made the state playoffs in 2006 with the help of Central District Offensive Player of the Year Kasey Wendell, who ran for 1,943 yards and 23 TD's and passed for 1,571 yards and 17 TD's. A total of six Cougar players have been named All-Ohioans. Currently, former Cougars are playing college football at four schools – Miami (Ohio), Cornell, Finley and Wilmington. Tony Jackson, a former Westland linebacker is currently a back-up at Ohio State, the second Cougar to ever play for the Buckeyes,along with jeff ferrelli from the 1972 class, who played 5 years at ohio state under coach woody hayes,winning numerous big ten titles and major bowl appearances. Westland lost its football program during the 2009 season with the August failure of the Southwestern City School District levy. The program returns for the 2010 season and hopes to be very competitive. The school had a traditional rivalry with its sister school, Grove City High School. The two teams even played football games at Cooper Stadium, the city's former minor league baseball park, but Grove City and Westland are no longer allowed to play one another because of fights that emerged during games. Westland's new rival is another sister school, Central Crossing High School, and the two schools played each other for the first time in 2008. |
The Westland Football program is currently coached by Steve White and play in the Ohio Capital Conference's Central Division. The Cougars play their home games at Westland Field, which seats around 5,000 people. Since its first football season in 1970, Westland has an all-time record of 131-257-2. Westland won OCC titles in 1970, 1992 and 1993. In its first season, Westland nearly went undefeated, but lost in the season finale and finished the year 9-1. After that, the Westland football program had its problems, losing 24 consecutive games between 1973 and 1975. The program's all-time high came in the early 90's when they produced four consecutive winning seasons from 1991-1994 under the direction of head coach Tom Greer.including back to back occ championships. In addition, Westland made the state playoffs in 2006 with the help of Central District Offensive Player of the Year Kasey Wendell, who ran for 1,943 yards and 23 TD's and passed for 1,571 yards and 17 TD's. A total of six Cougar players have been named All-Ohioans. Currently, former Cougars are playing college football at four schools – Miami (Ohio), Cornell, Finley and Wilmington. Tony Jackson, a former Westland linebacker is currently a back-up at Ohio State, the second Cougar to ever play for the Buckeyes,along with jeff ferrelli from the 1972 class, who played 5 years at ohio state under coach woody hayes,winning numerous big ten titles and major bowl appearances. Westland lost its football program during the 2009 season with the August failure of the Southwestern City School District levy. The program returns for the 2010 season and hopes to be very competitive. The school had a [[Westland-Grove City football rivalry|traditional rivalry]] with its sister school, Grove City High School. The two teams even played football games at Cooper Stadium, the city's former minor league baseball park, but Grove City and Westland are no longer allowed to play one another because of fights that emerged during games. Westland's new rival is another sister school, Central Crossing High School, and the two schools played each other for the first time in 2008. |
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| Coordinates | region:US-OH 39°56′53″N 83°8′59″W / 39.94806°N 83.14972°W |
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| Type | Public, Coeducational high school |
| Established | 1970 |
| Superintendent | Bill Wise[1] |
| Principal | Kathryn Buckerfield[1] |
| Faculty | 169[2] |
| Grades | 9-12 |
| Enrollment | 1,650[2] |
| Color(s) | Forest Green and White[1] |
| Athletics conference | Ohio Capital Conference[1] |
| Team name | Cougars[1] |
| Accreditation | North Central Association of Colleges and Schools[3] |
| Athletic Director | Greg Burke[1] |
| Website | Westland website |
Westland High School is a public high school located in Galloway, Ohio. It is one of 4 high schools in the South-Western City Schools District. SWCS is located in the southwestern portion of Franklin County in Columbus, Ohio. Westland High School was opened in 1970.
Background
In 1969 Pleasant View Junior/Senior High School became a Middle School now called Pleasant View Middle School as Westland High School was opened. The school colors are forest green and white to reflect the middle schools that feed into it (white from Norton MS and forest green from Pleasant View MS).
Alma Mater: Westland High our alma mater, we will ever praise thee, Ever through the years to follow, we will faithful be, Now sing we all of loyalty, of spirit brave and true, And when we raise our voice in song, we'll sing of Westland High School.
Football
The Westland Football program is currently coached by Steve White and play in the Ohio Capital Conference's Central Division. The Cougars play their home games at Westland Field, which seats around 5,000 people. Since its first football season in 1970, Westland has an all-time record of 131-257-2. Westland won OCC titles in 1970, 1992 and 1993. In its first season, Westland nearly went undefeated, but lost in the season finale and finished the year 9-1. After that, the Westland football program had its problems, losing 24 consecutive games between 1973 and 1975. The program's all-time high came in the early 90's when they produced four consecutive winning seasons from 1991-1994 under the direction of head coach Tom Greer.including back to back occ championships. In addition, Westland made the state playoffs in 2006 with the help of Central District Offensive Player of the Year Kasey Wendell, who ran for 1,943 yards and 23 TD's and passed for 1,571 yards and 17 TD's. A total of six Cougar players have been named All-Ohioans. Currently, former Cougars are playing college football at four schools – Miami (Ohio), Cornell, Finley and Wilmington. Tony Jackson, a former Westland linebacker is currently a back-up at Ohio State, the second Cougar to ever play for the Buckeyes,along with jeff ferrelli from the 1972 class, who played 5 years at ohio state under coach woody hayes,winning numerous big ten titles and major bowl appearances. Westland lost its football program during the 2009 season with the August failure of the Southwestern City School District levy. The program returns for the 2010 season and hopes to be very competitive. The school had a traditional rivalry with its sister school, Grove City High School. The two teams even played football games at Cooper Stadium, the city's former minor league baseball park, but Grove City and Westland are no longer allowed to play one another because of fights that emerged during games. Westland's new rival is another sister school, Central Crossing High School, and the two schools played each other for the first time in 2008.
Sports and clubs
Cultural Diversity Club, Math Club, Spanish Club, Key Club, Art Club, Drama Club, International Thespian Society, Student Council, Student Government, Chess Club, Jobs for Grads, Student Advisory Board, National Honor Society, French Club, Marching band, Choir, Concert Band Symphonic Band, Jazz band, Football, wrestling, Golf, Track, Volleyball, Softball, Baseball, Basketball, Tennis, Cross Country, Orchestra, Gay-Straight Alliance, crossroads,
References
- ^ a b c d e f OHSAA. "Ohio High School Athletic Association member directory". Retrieved 2010-02-17.
- ^ a b School Website
- ^ NCA-CASI. "NCA-Council on Accreditation and School Improvement". Retrieved 2010-02-17. [dead link]