Aberdeen High School (Washington)
| Aberdeen High School | |
|---|---|
| Location | |
| Aberdeen, Washington, United States | |
| Information | |
| Type | Public |
| Established | 1908 |
| Principal | Rocky Rocquin |
| Faculty | 58 |
| Enrollment | 1,100 |
| Color(s) | Blue and Gold |
| Mascot | Bobcat |
| Information | (360) 538-2040 |
| Website | http://bobcat.asd5.org/ |
J. M. Weatherwax High School, commonly Aberdeen High School, is a public high school located in Aberdeen, Washington. The high school mascot is the Bobcat. The school teaches grades from 9 to 12.
Demographics [edit]
As of 2007, there were 1,100 students enrolled [1], 52.4% of which were male, and 47.6% female. 79.8% of the students were White, 8.8% Hispanic/Latino, 5.6% American Indian, 4.9% Asian-American, and 0.9% black. There were 58 classroom teachers, for an average of 18.1 students per teacher.[1]
Fire [edit]
On Saturday, 5 January 2002, the Weatherwax building of Aberdeen High School, one of Aberdeen's most historical buildings (built in 1909), burned to the ground[2] just after midnight. The Weatherwax building housed the school library, counseling office, and many classrooms. Students were spread out over the remaining campus until the new school was built.
The grand opening of the new building and official dedication ceremony was held on August 25, 2007. The new high school building is now open for the school year, starting 4 September 2007.
Sports [edit]
The following sports are offered:
Boys' sports:
- Football
- Baseball
- Basketball
- Soccer
- Wrestling
- Tennis
- Cross Country
- Track and Field
- Golf
- Swimming
Girls' sports:
- Basketball
- Fastpitch
- Volleyball
- Soccer
- Golf
- Swimming
- Track and Field
- Cross Country
- Wrestling
- Tennis
Notable alumni [edit]
- Douglas D. Osheroff 1996 - Nobel Prize in Physics for the discovery of superfluidity in the isotope helium-3
- Kurt Cobain - Nirvana lead singer and guitarist
- Krist Novoselic - Nirvana bass guitarist
- Bryan Danielson - Professional wrestler
- Mel Ingram - Former MLB player (Pittsburgh Pirates)
- Wesley Carl Uhlman - Mayor of Seattle, 1969-1978; youngest ever mayor of Seattle
- Mark Bruener - Former NFL football player
Activities [edit]
- SkillsUSA
- FFA
- FBLA
- National Honor Society
- Cheerleading
- Jazz Band
- Choir
- Orchestra
- Symphonic Band
- Marching Band
References [edit]
- ^ "Washington State Report Card". Retrieved 2007-03-01.
- ^ Kamb, Lewis (7 January 2002). "Aberdeen history burns". Seattle Post-Intelligencer. Retrieved 2007-03-01.
External links [edit]
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Coordinates: 46°58′45″N 123°49′16″W / 46.9792593°N 123.8209998°W
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