Philomath High School
Philomath High School is a public high school in Philomath, Oregon, United States.
| Philomath High School | |
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| Address | |
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2054 Applegate Street , , 97370 United States | |
| Coordinates | 44.537888°N 123.356064°W |
| Information | |
| School district | Philomath School District |
| Principal | Mike Bussard[1] |
| Teaching staff | 24.48 (FTE)[2] |
| Grades | 9-12 |
| Number of students | 485 (2017–18)[2] |
| Student to teacher ratio | 19.81[2] |
| Color(s) | Black and Gold |
| Athletics conference | OSAA Oregon West Conference 4A-4[3] |
| Mascot | Warrior |
| Team name | Warriors |
| Rival | Cascade High School or Newport High School(Football) |
| Website | School website |
Academics
In 2016, 90.9% of the school's seniors received their high school diplomas.[1] In 2019, 100% of the school's seniors received their high school diploma, a remarkable feat for a class of 119 students.[4]
Clemens Grant
The Clemens Foundation was established in 1958 by Rex and Ethel Clemens, members of the Philomath community who acquired their wealth in the timber industry. The foundation was established to provide funding for Philomath-area schools, including a college scholarship fund set up for graduates of Philomath High School. The controversy surrounding the scholarship was the subject of the documentary Clear Cut: The Story of Philomath, Oregon.[5][6]
New construction
In 2011, a $20 million construction project was started to rebuild a classroom wing and athletic complex at the school.[7] The plan was soon amended to rebuild most of the school itself, while retaining and reusing structures from the main and auxiliary gymnasiums.
Varsity football scandal
In July 2016, six Philomath High School varsity football players and one coach were cited in connection with “aggravated hazing” incidents at Camp Rilea in Clatsop County. The incidents involved at least 11 alleged victims. The six youths have been cited on charges that, if committed by adults, would constitute the crimes of harassment and assault. All the harassment or attempted harassment charges involve "offensive physical contact with intimate parts," Benton County District Attorney John Haroldson said, adding that the charges are either Class A or Class B misdemeanors.[8]
Notable alumni
- Kevin Boss – Former pro football player, Oakland Raiders and New York Giants
- Tami Maida – The first known quarterback to also become homecoming princess
- Peter Richardson – Documentary film director
- Mike Thurman – Former pro baseball player,[9] Montreal Expos and New York Yankees
- Griffon Ramsey – Wood carver and social media personality
- Erica Bartolina – Olympic pole vaulter
References
- "Philomath High School: School Report Card" (PDF). 2017.
- "Philomath High School". National Center for Education Statistics. Retrieved December 15, 2019.
- OSSA profile
- https://www.gazettetimes.com/community/philomathexpress/news/philomath-high-sees-percent-of-seniors-graduate/article_2dd2360c-fecc-5763-8890-34f02b190ccc.html
- "Clemens Foundation suspends grants to OSU". Gazette Times. Corvallis, Oregon: Lee Enterprises. 8 March 2005.
- "Clear Cut: The Story of Philomath, Oregon". IMDB.com. Retrieved 27 October 2019.
- "Philomath starts $20M remodel of high school". KVAL. 4 March 2013. Retrieved 19 May 2018.
- "Coach, six Philomath football players, cited in 'aggravated hazing' case at football camp". Corvallis Gazette-Times. 29 August 2016.
- "Make Thurman". The Baseball Cube.