West High School (Columbus, Ohio)

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West High School
Address
179 South Powell Avenue

Columbus
,
(Franklin County)
,
Ohio
43204

United States
Coordinates39°57′6″N 83°4′33″W / 39.95167°N 83.07583°W / 39.95167; -83.07583Coordinates: 39°57′6″N 83°4′33″W / 39.95167°N 83.07583°W / 39.95167; -83.07583
Information
TypePublic, Coeducational high school
School districtColumbus City Schools
SuperintendentJ. Daniel Good[1]
PrincipalGregory M. Costello[2]
Grades9-12
Color(s)Buff and Brown[1]   
Athletics conferenceColumbus City League[1]
NicknameCowboys[1]
AccreditationNorth Central Association of Colleges and Schools[3]
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[]

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[]

Former building, in Franklinton

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[]

Further information: Ohio High School Athletic Association

Notable alumni[]

References[]

  1. ^ a b c d OHSAA. "Ohio High School Athletic Association member directory". Archived from the original on November 3, 2010. Retrieved 2010-02-17.
  2. ^ "Auditorium". www.westhighalumni.com. Retrieved 2019-05-18.
  3. ^ NCA-CASI. "NCA-Council on Accreditation and School Improvement". Archived from the original on September 23, 2009. Retrieved 2010-02-17.
  4. ^ "A History of Columbus Schools: 1812-1912". TEACHING COLUMBUS. Retrieved 2021-12-04.
  5. ^ "2021 Most Endangered Sites – Columbus Landmarks". Retrieved 2021-12-04.
  6. ^ Henderson, Andrew (22 April 2002). Images of America Forgotten Columbus. Charleston, SC: Arcadia Publishing. p. 88. ISBN 9780738519616. Retrieved 20 March 2018.
  7. ^ "West High School". Ohio History Connection. Retrieved December 3, 2021.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: url-status (link)
  8. ^ Bush, Bill (16 May 2017). "City school board approves $343,000 for new West High cupola". The Columbus Dispatch. Retrieved 20 March 2018.
  9. ^ OHSAA. "Ohio High School Athletic Association Web site". Retrieved 2006-12-31.
  10. ^ Yappi. "Yappi Sports Baseball". Retrieved 2007-02-12.
  11. ^ "Underman wins award". The Athens Messenger. March 17, 1947. p. 2. Retrieved January 12, 2019 – via NewspaperArchive.com.

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