Western Michigan Christian High School
Western Michigan Christian High School | |
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Address | |
455 E. Ellis Road , 49441 United States | |
Coordinates | 43°09′43″N 86°14′04″W / 43.161825°N 86.234361°WCoordinates: 43°09′43″N 86°14′04″W / 43.161825°N 86.234361°W |
Information | |
Type | Private school |
Motto | Rise Up |
Established | 1948 |
Principal | Samuel Greer |
Faculty | 27 |
Grades | 7-12 |
Enrollment | 294 (2013-2014) |
Student to teacher ratio | 12 |
Campus type | Central City |
Color(s) | Green and white |
Athletics conference | Lakes 8 |
Mascot | Warriors |
Website | www |
Western Michigan Christian High School (commonly Western Michigan Christian, WMCHS, or WMC) is a 7-12 private, Calvinist Christian school in Muskegon, Michigan, United States. It is accredited by the Michigan Association of Non-Public Schools, and is a member of Christian Schools International (CSI).[1]
History[]
Founded in 1948, the school is owned by the parents of the students it serves. Western Michigan Christian High School has always stayed in Muskegon, Michigan.
Extracurricular activities[]
WMCHS has 17 athletic teams, drama, chapel, music programs, student council, numerous clubs as well as other voluntary student activities.
WMCHS won its third consecutive Class D state title in basketball, 9th all-time, March 27, 2010.
Notable alumni[]
- Kate Reinders – (Class of 1998), born in Seattle, Washington, is an American musical theatre actress, and has performed as lead and understudy in several Broadway shows.
- Dan Bylsma - (Class of 1988), played for the National Hockey League's Los Angeles Kings and Mighty Ducks of Anaheim, co-wrote several books with his father, and coached the Pittsburgh Penguins and Buffalo Sabres.
- Joel DeLass - (Class of 2005), plays professional soccer for the Dayton Dutch Lions of the United Soccer Leagues as of 2011.
References[]
- ^ "Private School Review". Private School Review LLC. p. 1. Retrieved 2008-04-03.
Western Michigan Christian High School was established in 1948 and is owned and operated by the parents and friends whom it serves.
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Categories:
- Christian schools in Michigan
- Educational institutions established in 1948
- 1948 establishments in Michigan
- Private high schools in Michigan
- Buildings and structures in Muskegon, Michigan
- Schools in Muskegon County, Michigan