Kenmore High School
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| Kenmore High School | |
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| Address | |
| 2140 13th St. S.W. Akron, Ohio 44314 |
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| Information | |
| Type | State School |
| Opened | 1916 |
| School district | Akron City School District (annexed in 1929) |
| Grades | 9-12 |
| Color(s) | Red & Black |
| Athletics conference | Akron City Series |
| Nickname | Cardinals |
Kenmore High School is a public high school in Akron, Ohio. It is 1 of 7 high schools in the Akron Public Schools district. The schools mascot is the Cardinals. They are a member of the Akron City Series athletic conference.
[edit] History
Constructed in 1916, with an addition in 1917 (both razed in 1975). Additions in 1952 and 1955; an almost entirely new school built in 1980. On February 23, 1985 Kenmore Boys Basketball team won the School's first City Series Title. In 2007 the Kenmore Basketball team had a sweet sixteen victory over St. Vincent - St. Mary High School by a score of 58 - 56. They continued to the regional tournament but lost to CVCA.
[edit] Notable alumni and faculty
- Cliff Battles, NFL Pro Football Hall of Fame
- Rick Forzano, 1951 assistant coach at Kenmore HS, former Detroit Lions head coach
- Gary Pinkel, head football coach, University of Missouri
- Don Plusquellic, current and longest-serving mayor of Akron, Ohio
- Tim "Ripper" Owens, former lead singer of Judas Priest
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