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| | name = West Haven High School | | name = West Haven High School | ||
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| | motto = Gardez Bien | | motto = Gardez Bien | ||
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| principal = Robert Bohan | ||
| | enrollment = 1,793 (2023–2024)<ref name=NCES>{{cite web|url=https://nces.ed.gov/ccd/schoolsearch/school_detail.asp?Search=1&DistrictID=0904950&ID=090495001041|title=West Haven High School|publisher=National Center for Education Statistics|accessdate=December 22, 2024}}</ref> | |||
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| | teaching_staff = 111.50 {{FTE}}<ref name=NCES/> | |||
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| | ratio = 16.08<ref name=NCES/> | |||
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| | principal = Ms. Pamela Gardner | |||
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| | head_name = Second Master | |||
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| | head_name2 = Assistant Headmaster | |||
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| | enrollment = 1800 | |||
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| | grades = 9–12 | | grades = 9–12 | ||
| | streetaddress = 1 McDonough Plaza | | streetaddress = 1 McDonough Plaza | ||
| | city = ] | | city = ] | ||
| | state = ] | | state = Connecticut <!-- Do not link per ] --> | ||
| | zipcode = 06516 | | zipcode = 06516 | ||
| | country = United States <!-- Do not link per ] --> | |||
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| | coordinates = {{coord|41.26|-72.9585|format=dms|display=it}} | |||
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| | district = West Haven Public Schools | | district = West Haven Public Schools | ||
| | colors = Blue, white, and Silver <br> {{color box|Blue|border=black}}{{color box|white|border=black}}{{color box|silver|border=black}} | |||
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| mascot = Blue Devil | ||
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| | yearbook = Blue Flame | | yearbook = Blue Flame | ||
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| '''West Haven High School''' is a ] located in ], ], which educates students in grades 9–12. The ] of West Haven is the Blue Devil. |
'''West Haven High School''' is a ] located in ], which educates students in grades 9–12. The ] of West Haven is the Blue Devil. | ||
| ==Administration and |
==Administration and campus== | ||
| The ] is Dana Paredes. West Haven High School enrolls about 1,700 students each year. | |||
| As of July 1, 2009, the ] is Pamela Gardner.<ref>, ''West Haven Public Schools Website''. Retrieved 05-Feb-2010.</ref> Her predecessor, Ronald Stancil, Sr., served as principal for ten years. West Haven High School enrolls about 1,800 students each year even though it was only designed for 1,500, in contrast to the state average of 524.4.<ref>. ''Schooltree.org''. Retrieved on 2008-07-28.</ref> | |||
| The current campus opened September 1963 at 1 Circle Street (also known as McDonough Plaza). Its previous location was the |
The current campus opened September 1963 at 1 Circle Street (also known as McDonough Plaza). Its previous location was the Carl C. Gianotti Jr. High School on Main Street, a building now used as a residential complex. Before that, it was on the corner of Center Street and Union Avenue, a building since used as a grammar school and senior housing. | ||
| ==Academics== | ==Academics== | ||
| {{unreferenced section|date=August 2022}} | |||
| West Haven High School offers various non-core courses, including automotives, wood shop, metal shop, photography, graphic arts, drafting, video production, academics, art, and music courses. Among its notable programs are the Theater Workshop, Dr. JoAnn Andrees' Pillow Time Theatre and, in music, marching and concert bands, Bel Canto, Camerata and Concert Choir. Its ] team has won ten state championships and the school also has a successful ] team. | |||
| West Haven High School offers various non-core courses, including automotives, wood shop, metal shop, photography, graphic arts, drafting, video production, academics, art, and music courses. Among its notable programs are the Theater Workshop, JoAnn Andrees' Pillow Time Theatre and, in music, marching and concert bands, Bel Canto, Camerata and Concert Choir. Its ] team has won ten state championships and the school also has a successful ] team. | |||
| ==Athletics== | ==Athletics== | ||
| {{citations needed section|date=August 2022}} | |||
| West Haven High School athletic facilities include Ken Strong Stadium (an artificial turf football field and track), an enclosed ice skating rink, indoor gymnasium and swimming pool, tennis courts, and baseball and softball fields. The Blue Devils soccer and lacrosse teams use the Ken Strong field. West Haven High is part of the ], Quinnipiac Division,<ref>, ''Southern Connecticut Conference Website''. Retrieved 05-Feb-2010.</ref> for athletics. In wrestling, they share a co-op team with Platt Regional Vocational Technical School, which competes in the Constitution State Conference. Visit online. | West Haven High School athletic facilities include Ken Strong Stadium (an artificial turf football field and track), an enclosed ice skating rink, indoor gymnasium and swimming pool, tennis courts, and baseball and softball fields. The Blue Devils soccer and lacrosse teams use the Ken Strong field. West Haven High is part of the ], Quinnipiac Division,<ref>, ''Southern Connecticut Conference Website''. Retrieved 05-Feb-2010.</ref> for athletics. In wrestling, they share a co-op team with Platt Regional Vocational Technical School, which competes in the Constitution State Conference. Visit online. | ||
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| *'''1986, 1987, 1989''' Football, Class L State Championships, under the leadership of Coach Ed McCarthy.<ref>. ''New York Giants''. Retrieved on 2008-07-28.</ref><ref>, ''Conn. High School Football Record Book, 2007 ed.''</ref> | *'''1986, 1987, 1989''' Football, Class L State Championships, under the leadership of Coach Ed McCarthy.<ref>. ''New York Giants''. Retrieved on 2008-07-28.</ref><ref>, ''Conn. High School Football Record Book, 2007 ed.''</ref> | ||
| *'''2002''' Football, Class LL State Championship, also under Ed McCarthy, Team ranked 1st in Conn. (''New Haven Register'' Sportswriters Poll, 12-0, Class LL)<ref>, ''Conn. High School Football Record Book, 2007 ed.''</ref> | *'''2002''' Football, Class LL State Championship, also under Ed McCarthy, Team ranked 1st in Conn. (''New Haven Register'' Sportswriters Poll, 12-0, Class LL)<ref>, ''Conn. High School Football Record Book, 2007 ed.''</ref> | ||
| *'''2003''' Football, Class LL Semifinals Winner ( |
*'''2003''' Football, Class LL Semifinals Winner (lost to New Britain in the championship)<ref>, ''Conn. High School Football Record Book, 2007 ed.''</ref> | ||
| *'''2009''' Wrestling, CSC Championship Runners-up (4-0)<ref>. ''Constitution State Conference''. Retrieved on 2008-07-28.</ref> | *'''2009''' Wrestling, CSC Championship Runners-up (4-0)<ref>. ''Constitution State Conference''. Retrieved on 2008-07-28.</ref> | ||
| *'''1984''' Baseball, Class LL State Championship. The team defeated Crosby High High School 7-4 to capture the title. | *'''1984''' Baseball, Class LL State Championship. The team defeated Crosby High High School 7-4 to capture the title. | ||
| *'''2009''' Baseball, Class LL State Championship. The team defeated Brian McMahon High School 1-0 to win | *'''2009''' Baseball, Class LL State Championship. The team defeated Brian McMahon High School 1-0 to win Tommy Lawrence threw a 7 inning complete game shutout. He later on went on to be signed by the Tampa Bay Rays. | ||
| Note: 1976 was the first year of CIAC football playoffs; 1968 and 1972 Championships are unofficial. | Note: 1976 was the first year of CIAC football playoffs; 1968 and 1972 Championships are unofficial. | ||
| *'''1994''' Division I State Champions in Ice Hockey | *'''1994''' Division I State Champions in Ice Hockey | ||
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| ==Notable alumni== | ==Notable alumni== | ||
| {{alumni|date=August 2022}} | |||
| *], professional football player, won a ] with the ] of ] in 2005. He was signed by the ] ] in 2006 but did not play because of injury,<ref>{{cite news |url=http://www.admirals.nl/team/2005/biographies/spelers/booker_ulish.html |title=#77 ULISH BOOKER |work=Admirals.nl |publisher=] |accessdate=2006-06-02 |deadurl=yes |archiveurl=https://archive.is/20070927174448/http://www.admirals.nl/team/2005/biographies/spelers/booker_ulish.html |archivedate=2007-09-27 |df= }}</ref> then was released in 2007.<ref> Associated Press, March 1, 2007, retrieved March 18, 2007.</ref> | |||
| *], professional football player. | |||
| *], former ] player (], ], ]) | |||
| *], former ] player. | |||
| *], actress and inventor; best known for providing the voice of Didi Pickles in the animated series '']'' | |||
| *], actress and inventor | |||
| *], professional skateboarder | *], professional skateboarder | ||
| *], contemporary visual artist | *], contemporary visual artist | ||
| *], actor | |||
| *], NFL linebacker | |||
| *], former |
*], former NFL linebacker | ||
| *], professional football player, inducted into the ] in 1967 |
*], former MLB player | ||
| *], professional football player, inducted into the ] in 1967. | |||
| *], former Professional Baseball Player | |||
| *William Carr - Western Connecticut Footballer Team Captain | |||
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| |last = Garber | |||
| |url = http://apse.dallasnews.com/contest1999/writing/100-250.hartford16.html | |||
| |title = NO. 16: KEN STRONG - A football Giant and more | |||
| |work = The Dallas Morning News / ] Sports Edition | |||
| |accessdate = 2006-06-02 | |||
| }}</ref> | |||
| ==Miscellaneous== | |||
| * In addition to the computer lab in the library, the school has a second computer lab, CyberCafe, inside its cafeteria where students can study (food is not allowed in the CyberCafe). | |||
| * Each of the school's sporting facilities is named for an alumnus. | |||
| * The school's foreign language department offers courses in Spanish, French, and Italian. | |||
| * The school's slogan is "Westie Pride is on Our Side!" | |||
| * After graduation, the school sponsors an all-night, substance-free celebration for the outgoing senior class, called "Blue and White...Up All Night!" and "]", at the Jewish Community Center in ] | |||
| *The movie '']'' has scenes filmed in and set at West Haven High School. | |||
| ==References== | ==References== | ||
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| == External links == | == External links == | ||
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* {{Official|https://whhs.whschools.org/}} | ||
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| West Haven High School | |
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| Address | |
| 1 McDonough Plaza West Haven, Connecticut 06516 United States | |
| Coordinates | 41°15′36″N 72°57′31″W / 41.26°N 72.9585°W / 41.26; -72.9585 |
| Information | |
| Type | Public |
| Motto | Gardez Bien |
| School district | West Haven Public Schools |
| CEEB code | 070910 |
| Principal | Robert Bohan |
| Teaching staff | 111.50 (on an FTE basis) |
| Grades | 9–12 |
| Enrollment | 1,793 (2023–2024) |
| Student to teacher ratio | 16.08 |
| Color(s) | Blue, white, and Silver |
| Mascot | Blue Devil |
| Yearbook | Blue Flame |
| Website | whhs |
West Haven High School is a secondary school located in West Haven, Connecticut, which educates students in grades 9–12. The mascot of West Haven is the Blue Devil.
Administration and campus
The school principal is Dana Paredes. West Haven High School enrolls about 1,700 students each year.
The current campus opened September 1963 at 1 Circle Street (also known as McDonough Plaza). Its previous location was the Carl C. Gianotti Jr. High School on Main Street, a building now used as a residential complex. Before that, it was on the corner of Center Street and Union Avenue, a building since used as a grammar school and senior housing.
Academics
| This section does not cite any sources. Please help improve this section by adding citations to reliable sources. Unsourced material may be challenged and removed. (August 2022) (Learn how and when to remove this message) |
West Haven High School offers various non-core courses, including automotives, wood shop, metal shop, photography, graphic arts, drafting, video production, academics, art, and music courses. Among its notable programs are the Theater Workshop, JoAnn Andrees' Pillow Time Theatre and, in music, marching and concert bands, Bel Canto, Camerata and Concert Choir. Its chess team has won ten state championships and the school also has a successful mock trial team.
Athletics
| This section needs additional citations for verification. Please help improve this article by adding citations to reliable sources in this section. Unsourced material may be challenged and removed. (August 2022) (Learn how and when to remove this message) |
West Haven High School athletic facilities include Ken Strong Stadium (an artificial turf football field and track), an enclosed ice skating rink, indoor gymnasium and swimming pool, tennis courts, and baseball and softball fields. The Blue Devils soccer and lacrosse teams use the Ken Strong field. West Haven High is part of the Southern Connecticut Conference, Quinnipiac Division, for athletics. In wrestling, they share a co-op team with Platt Regional Vocational Technical School, which competes in the Constitution State Conference. Visit The West Haven Athletic Hall of Fame online.
- 1968 Football, State Championship, Team ranked 1st in Conn. (New Haven Register Sportswriters Poll, 9-0, Class LL), 4th in the United States (National Sports News Service Poll).
- 1972 Football, State Championship, Team ranked 1st in Conn. (New Haven Register Sportswriters Poll, 10-0, Class LL)
- 1986, 1987, 1989 Football, Class L State Championships, under the leadership of Coach Ed McCarthy.
- 2002 Football, Class LL State Championship, also under Ed McCarthy, Team ranked 1st in Conn. (New Haven Register Sportswriters Poll, 12-0, Class LL)
- 2003 Football, Class LL Semifinals Winner (lost to New Britain in the championship)
- 2009 Wrestling, CSC Championship Runners-up (4-0)
- 1984 Baseball, Class LL State Championship. The team defeated Crosby High High School 7-4 to capture the title.
- 2009 Baseball, Class LL State Championship. The team defeated Brian McMahon High School 1-0 to win Tommy Lawrence threw a 7 inning complete game shutout. He later on went on to be signed by the Tampa Bay Rays.
Note: 1976 was the first year of CIAC football playoffs; 1968 and 1972 Championships are unofficial.
- 1994 Division I State Champions in Ice Hockey
- 1990 Division I State Champions in Ice Hockey defeating Greenwich 4-0
- 1988 Division I State Champions in Ice Hockey
Notable alumni
 | This article's list of alumni may not follow Misplaced Pages's verifiability policy. Please improve this article by removing names that do not have independent reliable sources showing they merit inclusion in this article AND are alumni, or by incorporating the relevant publications into the body of the article through appropriate citations. (August 2022) |
- Ulish Booker, professional football player.
- Art Ceccarelli, former MLB player.
- Melanie Chartoff, actress and inventor
- Jim Greco, professional skateboarder
- Patrick Earl Hammie, contemporary visual artist
- Tommy Nelson, actor
- Rob Jackson, former NFL linebacker
- Rob Radlosky, former MLB player
- Ken Strong, professional football player, inducted into the Pro Football Hall of Fame in 1967.
- Tommy Lawrence, former Professional Baseball Player
References
- ^ "West Haven High School". National Center for Education Statistics. Retrieved December 22, 2024.
- West Haven SCC Profile, Southern Connecticut Conference Website. Retrieved 05-Feb-2010.
- State Polls p.41, Conn. High School Football Record Book, 2007 ed.
- National Sports News Service Poll, High School Football Database, 1968
- State Polls p.42, Conn. High School Football Record Book, 2007 ed.
- West Haven's McCarthy Named Lou Rettino Coach of the Week for Week 3. New York Giants. Retrieved on 2008-07-28.
- State Championships p.47, Conn. High School Football Record Book, 2007 ed.
- State Polls p.44, State Championships p.47, Conn. High School Football Record Book, 2007 ed.
- State Playoffs p.49, Conn. High School Football Record Book, 2007 ed.
- Wrestling Conference Champions. Constitution State Conference. Retrieved on 2008-07-28.
External links
| Southern Connecticut Conference | |
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