West High School (Columbus, Ohio)

West High School is a public high school located on the west side of Columbus, Ohio. It is a part of Columbus City Schools. The first West High School building opened in 1908 on South Central Ave and became Starling Middle School when the new West High School opened.[4] The new West High School opened in 1929. It was designed by prominent Ohio-born architect Howard Dwight Smith who is well known for designing the Ohio Stadium in 1918.

West High School
Address
179 South Powell Avenue

Columbus
,
(Franklin County)
,
Ohio
43204

United States
Coordinates39°57′6″N 83°4′33″W
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 continues today at its current location at 179 South Powell Avenue. In August 2016, the cupola was removed because it was deemed unstable[5] and a new Cupola has been installed and is to be celebrated with a lighting ceremony on April 10, 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
Further information: Ohio High School Athletic Association

Notable alumni

References
  1. 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. Henderson, Andrew (22 April 2002). Images of America Forgotten Columbus. Charleston, SC: Arcadia Publishing. p. 88. ISBN 9780738519616. Retrieved 20 March 2018.
  5. Bush, Bill (16 May 2017). "City school board approves $343,000 for new West High cupola". The Columbus Dispatch. Retrieved 20 March 2018.
  6. OHSAA. "Ohio High School Athletic Association Web site". Retrieved 2006-12-31.
  7. Yappi. "Yappi Sports Baseball". Retrieved 2007-02-12.
  8. "Underman wins award". The Athens Messenger. March 17, 1947. p. 2. Retrieved January 12, 2019 – via NewspaperArchive.com.


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