Elyria High School
| Elyria High School | |
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| Address | |
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601 Middle Avenue Elyria, Ohio 44035 United States | |
| Information | |
| Type | Public, Coeducational high school |
| Established | 1830 |
| Status | Open |
| School district | Elyria City School District |
| Superintendent | Thomas Jama |
| Principal | Mr. Timothy Brown |
| Grades | 9-12 |
| Enrollment | 2113 (approx.) |
| Color(s) | Red, White, and Black [1] |
| Fight song | Our Director |
| Athletics conference | Greater Cleveland Conference |
| Sports | Baseball, Basketball, Bowling, Soccer, Tennis, Cross Country, Football, Golf, Softball, Swimming, Track, Volleyball, and Wrestling. |
| Mascot | Petey The Pioneer |
| Nickname | Pioneers[1] |
| Rival | Elyria Catholic High School |
| Accreditation | North Central Association of Colleges and Schools[2] |
| Publication | The Page |
| Newspaper | The Herald |
| Yearbook | The Elyrian |
| Website | |
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Elyria High School - Washington Building | |
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Washington Building during renovation in 2010. | |
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| Location | SW corner of 6th St. and Middle Ave., Elyria, Ohio |
| Coordinates | 41°21′43″N 82°6′28″W / 41.36194°N 82.10778°WCoordinates: 41°21′43″N 82°6′28″W / 41.36194°N 82.10778°W |
| Area | 3.6 acres (1.5 ha) |
| Built | 1893 |
| Architectural style | Romanesque |
| MPS | Elyria MRA |
| NRHP Reference # | 79002735[3] |
| Added to NRHP | August 13, 1979 |
Elyria High School is a high school in Elyria, Ohio. Founded in 1830, it is notable for being the first chartered high school west of the Allegheny Mountains. Elyria High School athletic teams compete in the newly formed Northeast Ohio Conference.[4]
In 2007, Elyria passed Issue 7 allowing for a new high school to be built. All but the Washington building were demolished. A new athletic wing, academic building, cafeteria, and performing arts wing were all built, including a Performing Arts Center. The Washington Building was restored. The buildings were fully completed in December 2011.
Buildings
Elyria High School has been through several reconstructions and additions throughout its history. The oldest section, the Washington Building, built in 1894, is on the National Register of Historic Places. The Technology building was built in 1913 with additions constructed in the 1920s. The red-brick Lincoln Building was built in the 1950s on the former site of Lincoln School which was completed in 1924. It connects the Washington and Technology buildings. The vocational building stands separate from the rest of the school. The last addition, including the big gym and auditorium, was completed in 1956. In 1996, Elyria West High School, the city's former second high school, was closed down and the students were consolidated for the start of the 1996-1997 school year. Two separate facilities spread across the city are used for athletics, Pioneer Fields and Ely Stadium, which host soccer and football, baseball, track, and various other athletics and events respectively.
Reconstruction
Due to Elyria High School's age and extremely poor condition that posed a safety hazard to staff and students, it has been reconstructed, having been supported by an issue known as Issue 7. Issue 7 was passed on May 8, 2007 after three previous attempts. The new building was constructed adjacent to the old high school and connects with the historical Washington Building, which was also renovated. The project cost nearly $70 million and spans two city blocks and is 300,000 square feet (28,000 m2). The new school was built in phases, with phase 1 which included the main academics center being scheduled for conclusion by the beginning of the 2010-2011 school year. Following phase 1, demolition of the old building and construction of the gymnasiums and cafeteria began on the grounds of the old building and is connected to the new building and the entire construction project concluded for the 2011-2012 school year. The building was fully completed during the 2012-2013 school year, with the completion of the rooms for the JROTC program, located on the first floor of the Washington Building.
Notable alumni
- Thelma Drake, politician
- Steve Tovar, Former NFL player from 1993-2000
- Tianna Bartoletta, Olympic Track athlete
- Danny Noble, Current NFL Free Agent
- Arthur Garford, Class of 1875, inventor of the padded bicycle seat
- Doug Gillard, Class of 1984, musician
- Vic Janowicz, former baseball and football player, 1950 Heisman Trophy winner
- James Kirkwood, Jr., author
- Les Miles, head football coach of the LSU Tigers
- Dasan Robinson, MLS defender, Chicago Fire
- Chad Szeliga, drummer from the band Breaking Benjamin, and current drummer of Black Label Society
- Harrison Williams, Class of 1890, entrepreneur
Ohio High School Athletic Association State Championships
- Boys Wrestling - 1973[5][6]
- Boys Baseball* - 1992[7]
- Girls Softball – 2002, 2009[5][8]
- Girls Track and Field – 2003[5]
- *1992 baseball title won by Elyria West High School prior to consolidation.
References
- 1 2 OHSAA. "Ohio High School Athletic Association member directory". Retrieved 2010-04-02.
- ↑ NCA-CASI. "NCA-Council on Accreditation and School Improvement". Retrieved 2010-04-02.
- ↑ National Park Service (2010-07-09). "National Register Information System". National Register of Historic Places. National Park Service.
- ↑ "Member Schools". NOC. 2009. Retrieved 20 September 2009.
- 1 2 3 OHSAA. "Ohio High School Athletic Association Web site". Retrieved 2006-12-31.
- ↑ Yappi. "Yappi Sports Wrestling". Retrieved 2007-02-12.
- ↑ Yappi. "Yappi Sports Baseball". Retrieved 2007-02-12.
- ↑ Yappi. "Yappi Sports Softball". Retrieved 2007-02-12.