Centralia High School (Centralia, Washington)
| Centralia High School | |
|---|---|
| Location | |
| Centralia, Washington | |
| Information | |
| Type | Public |
| School district | Centralia School District |
| Principal | Josue Lowe |
| Grades | 9-12 |
| Number of students | 1,049 |
| Color(s) | Orange and black |
| Mascot | Tiger |
| Website | https://www.CentraliaSchools.org/CHS |
Centralia High School is a public high school in Centralia, Washington. It is the only high school in the Centralia School District.
History
Centralia High School was built in 1909. The current Centralia High School building is the second to bear the name. It was built in 1969, the first senior class graduated in 1970. In 2017, voters in Centralia passed a $74 million bond that will allow for the complete remodel and modernization of Centralia High School. The completed building will open to students in the fall of 2020.
Faculty
The principal of Centralia High School is Mr. Josue Lowe. Kristeen Johnson, James Bowers, and Scott Chamberlain are assistant principals.
Sports
The mascot of Centralia High School is the Tiger. Centralia High School is a member of the Washington Interscholastic Activities Association in the 2A Evergreen Conference. The school sanctions the following sports: Fall - Cheerleading, Football, Girls' Soccer, Cross Country, Boys' Tennis, Boys' Golf, Girls' Swimming, Volleyball. Winter season there is: Cheerleading, Wrestling, Girls' Basketball and Boys' Basketball. Spring: Baseball, Boys' Soccer, Fastpitch, Girls' Golf, Girls' Tennis and Track.
| State Championships | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Season | Sport | Number of Championships | Year |
| Fall | Cross Country, Girls | 1 | 1979 |
| Football | 1 | 1980 | |
| Golf, Boys | 1 | 1985 | |
| Winter | Basketball, Boys | 2 | 1979, 1981 |
| Spring | Baseball | 3 | 1982, 1993, 2015 |
| Fastpitch Softball, Girls | 1 | 1991 | |
| Track and Field, Boys | 1 | 1938 | |
| Track and Field, Girls | 1 | 1976 | |
| Total | 11 | ||
State Championships, 2nd place:
Baseball - 1979; Boys Basketball - 1983; Girls Cross Country - 1980; Fastpitch Softball - 1997, 1999, 2001, 2007; Football - 2006; Boys Golf - 1984; Girls Slowpitch Softball - 1983,2007 Girls Swimming - 2006, 2007; Boys Track & Field - 1935, 1948, 1949; Girls Track & Field - 1975 Wrestling - 2011
Notable alumni
- Charlie Albright (born 1988), Classical pianist
- Calvin Armstrong (born 1982), CFL player
- Angela Meade (born 1977), opera singer
- Lyle Overbay (born 1977), Major League Baseball player
- Soren Johnson (born 1976), Video game designer and programmer
- Detlef Schrempf (born 1963), NBA player
- Bob Coluccio (born 1951), Major League Baseball player
- Merce Cunningham (1919-2009), Modern dancer
- Howard Costigan (1904-1985), political activist
- C.D. (Clyde) Moore, 2 star general USAF
External links
Coordinates: 46°43′35″N 123°00′07″W / 46.72639°N 123.00194°W