Centralia High School (Centralia, Washington)
Centralia High School is a public high school in Centralia, Washington. It is the only high school in the Centralia School District.
| Centralia High School | |
|---|---|
| Address | |
813 Eshom Road Centralia, Washington 98531 | |
| Information | |
| Type | Public |
| School district | Centralia School District |
| Principal | Josue Lowe |
| Grades | 9-12 |
| Number of students | 1,096 (2016-17)[1] |
| Color(s) | |
| Mascot | Tiger |
| Website | https://www.CentraliaSchools.org/CHS |
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 in two phases—-Phase 1 and Phase 2. The first Phase of construction (which includes the library, math, English, social studies, special education, most science classrooms, and the main office) will be complete and occupied by staff and students in the fall of 2019. Phase 2 is scheduled to be completed in March 2020 and will include the instrumental and vocal rehearsal rooms, art department, wood shop and metal shop, commons, and performing arts center. The entire building is set to be completed by the fall of 2020.
Faculty
As of 2019–2020, the principal of Centralia High School is Mr. Josue Lowe. Scott Chamberlain serves as athletic director and assistant principal. Additional assistant principals include Mike Stratton and David Eacker.
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. During the Fall season the school sanctions the following sports: Cheerleading, Football, Girls' Soccer, Cross Country, Boys' Tennis, Boys' Golf, Girls' Swimming, Volleyball. Winter season includes: Cheerleading, Wrestling, Girls' Basketball and Boys' Basketball, Vocal and Instrumental Solo and Ensemble contest. The Spring season includes: 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
- Tavita Pritchard Stanford quarterback, Stanford Offensive Coordinator
References
- "Centralia High School". National Center for Education Statistics. Retrieved February 18, 2019.