West High School (Columbus, Ohio) Explained
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
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.[4]
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.[5] The building became Starling Middle School when the new West High School opened.[6] The new West High School opened in 1929. It was designed by prominent Ohio architect Howard Dwight Smith who also designed Ohio Stadium.[7]
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[8] 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
Athletics
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
Notable alumni
- Richard E. Carey, U.S. Marine Corps Lieutenant General who organized and executed the American withdrawal from Saigon effectively ending US military operations in Southeast Asia
- Lawrence Carter, historian, author, and civil rights scholar
- 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[11]
- Nancy Wilson, Jazz and Blues singer and three-time Grammy recipient
See also
External links
Notes and References
- Web site: CCS. www.ccsoh.us/wesths. 2022-08-15.
- Web site: NCA-Council on Accreditation and School Improvement . 2010-02-17 . NCA-CASI . dead . https://web.archive.org/web/20090923003622/http://www.advanc-ed.org/schools_districts/school_district_listings/ . September 23, 2009 .
- Web site: Ohio High School Athletic Association member directory . 2010-02-17 . OHSAA . dead . https://web.archive.org/web/20101103073630/http://cdab.org/members.asp?SCHOOL_ID=1656 . November 3, 2010 .
- Web site: A History of Columbus Schools: 1812–1912. 2021-12-04. TEACHING COLUMBUS. en.
- Web site: 2021 Most Endangered Sites – Columbus Landmarks. 2021-12-04. en-US.
- Book: Henderson. Andrew. Images of America Forgotten Columbus. 22 April 2002. Arcadia Publishing. Charleston, SC. 9780738519616. 88. 20 March 2018. 2002101247.
- Web site: West High School. December 3, 2021. Ohio History Connection.
- News: Bush. Bill. City school board approves $343,000 for new West High cupola. 20 March 2018. The Columbus Dispatch. 16 May 2017.
- Web site: Ohio High School Athletic Association Web site. 2006-12-31. OHSAA.
- Web site: Yappi Sports Baseball. 2007-02-12. Yappi.
- News: Underman wins award . The Athens Messenger. March 17, 1947. 2 . NewspaperArchive.com. January 12, 2019.