Massillon Washington High School
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| Massillon Washington High School | |
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| Address | |
| 1 Paul E. Brown Drive S.E. Massillon, Ohio, 44646-3407  United States |
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| Coordinates | 40°47′34″N 81°30′10″W / 40.792678°N 81.502912°WCoordinates: 40°47′34″N 81°30′10″W / 40.792678°N 81.502912°W |
| Information | |
| Type | Public high school |
| Principal | Brad Warner |
| Assistant principals | Jamey Palma Renee' Parr Chicola Whitfield |
| Grades | 9–12 |
| Enrollment | 1,249[1] (2009) |
| Language | English |
| Campus | Suburban |
| Color(s) | Orange and Black |
| Team name | Tigers |
| Rival | Canton McKinley Bulldogs |
| Accreditation(s) | Ohio Department of Education North Central Association of Schools and Colleges |
| Average SAT scores | 1008 (mean)[1] |
| Average ACT scores | 20(mean)[1] |
| Communities served | Massillon |
| Website | Washington High School |
Massillon Washington High School, is a 9 to 12 grade secondary school within the Massillon City School District located in the city of Massillon, Ohio. It serves students within the city of Massillon as well as parts of Tuscarawas Township.
The school colors are orange and black and the school's athletic teams are known as the Massillon Tigers.
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[edit] History
Washington High School was constructed in 1992 adjacent to Paul Brown Tiger Stadium on the city's east side, replacing the original school located downtown built in 1912.
[edit] Academics
Washington High School provides programs including college readiness and vocational technical careers. Developing Resources for Education and Athletics in Massillon (D.R.E.A.M) is a collaborative effort through the Paul & Carol David Foundation, Massillon schools, Walsh University and the Aultman Health Foundation and provides students interested in a career in sports medicine to earn college credits in high school.
[edit] Football
Football came to Massillon in 1894 with the first high school game was played in Massillon between Massillon High School and Canton Central High School. In the early years, the players consisted of working boys because most boys did not attend high school. By 1904 more boys began attending school past 8th grade. 1909 was Massillon’s first undefeated football team. From 1910-1920 high school football in Massillon grew and improved, and by 1916 they were named the Scholastic Champions of Ohio. [2] The school mascot, the Tiger, was adopted from the city's former professional football team known as the Massillon Tigers.
Paul Brown, a 1925 graduate of Washington High School, returned to Massillon in 1932 to begin his infamous coaching career. In his nine years at Massillon, Brown posted an 80–8–2 record which included a 35-game winning streak and 6 state championships.
The Massillon Tigers are historically one of the winningest high school football teams in the United States, second only to Valdosta High School in Valdosta, Georgia. The Tigers have compiled a current record of 802 wins, 242 losses, and 35 ties, through week 8 of the 2010 season. Along with the Canton McKinley High School Bulldogs, the Tigers represent one half of what many consider to be the greatest high school football rivalry in the nation. It is the only high school contest in America to feature odds in Las Vegas. In 119 meetings (1894–2009), Massillon leads the series 64-50-5. Both Massillon and their fierce rivalry with Canton are subjects of the 2001 documentary film Go Tigers!. A total of 23 professional players, 3 NFL coaches and 14 collegiate all-Americans have graduated from Massillon High School.[citation needed]
The Tigers play their home games at Paul Brown Tiger Stadium. The stadium currently holds 16,600 people and is named after former Tiger player and head coach Paul Brown. Besides being the regular season home of the Massillon Tiger Football team, the stadium hosts numerous Ohio High School Athletic Association state football playoff games as well as divisional championship games.
Every fall, the booster club provides a live tiger cub named "Obie" who is on the sidelines for each home football game. So strong is the tradition and history, the booster club provides each baby boy born in Massillon a miniature football.
In the summer of 2008, due to the success of the Tigers' athletic programs, ESPN nominated Massillon, Ohio as a candidate for Titletown USA.[3]
[edit] Titles
Prior to the implementation of the playoff system in 1972, Washington High School was awarded the Ohio State Championship title 22 times. Most recently in 2005 they were runner up to Cincinnati St. Xavier in a 24-17 loss in the state championship game. They have also been recognized as the AP National Champions nine times – in 1935, 1936, 1939, 1940, 1950, 1952, 1953, 1959, 1961 – the most in the nation.
[edit] Notable alumni
- Harry Stuhldreher (Quarterback, later one of the Four Horsemen of Notre Dame)
- Paul Brown (Washington H.S. Head Coach 1932-40; Head Coach, The Ohio State University; Head Coach 1946-1962, Cleveland Browns; elected to Pro Football Hall of Fame in 1967; Head Coach/General Manager 1968-75, Cincinnati Bengals).
- Earle Bruce (Undefeated Washington H.S. Head Coach 1964-65; Head Coach University of Tampa, Iowa State University, Ohio State University, University of Northern Iowa, and Colorado State University 1972-1992)
- Don James (Quarterback and defensive back for two state championship teams; Head Coach University of Washington 1975-92, Kent State 1971-74; National College Coach of the Year in 1984 and 1991; elected to College Football Hall of Fame in 1997)
- Chris Spielman (Linebacker, Class of 1984 (All American); (College) LB, The Ohio State University 1984-87 (2 time All American, 3 time All Big Ten); (Pro) LB, 1988-95 Detroit Lions, Buffalo Bills 1996-97, 1999 Cleveland Browns (4 time Pro Bowl honors).
- Mark Kozelek (Class of 1984), Lead Singer of Red House Painters and Sun Kil Moon; Actor (Almost Famous)
- Stanfield Wells (Massillon's first All-American, named to Walter Camp's All-America team at the end position in 1910)
- Justin Zwick (Set several Ohio High School passing records en route to a scholarship to play at Ohio State University)
- Shawn Crable (Played linebacker for the University of Michigan and was drafted by the New England Patriots. 2 Time All-Big Ten, 2nd Team Walter Camp All-American in 2007. Drafted in the 3rd Round.)
- Willie Spencer Jr. (Quarterback; played for the University of Akron and Tiffin University befored playing for the NFL's Washington Redskins and Chicago Bears. Depicted as quarterback on football mural at city center.)
- Andy Alleman (Offensive lineman; played college football at the University of Akron and currently plays for the NFL's Kansas City Chiefs.)
- Alex Wood (Class of 1974), college football and NFL coach
- Jeff Timmons (Class of 1991), Singer-Songwriter/Musician, founder/member of 98 Degrees, former artist on Motown Records & Universal Records.
- Stalley Stalley aka Kyle Myricks (musician/rapper) signed to Rick Ross' Maybach Music Group/Warner Bros. Records
[edit] Massillon Tiger Swing Band
The Massillon Tiger Swing Band was created by the legendary George "Red" Bird in 1938 during the Paul Brown era of Massillon football. The band became known as "The Greatest Show in High School Football" and is still a very important part of the Massillon football tradition. The band's swing style includes moving formations and musicians marching with a swing step. The Tiger Swing band begins every home football game with the traditional hometown songs of Massillon Will Shine, Stand Up and Cheer (to acknowledge the other team), the National Anthem, Eye of the Tiger and the WHS Alma Mater. At the beginning of each half time show, they perform what is known as "Opening Routine." This is a tradition that goes back for decades and consists of the band's entrance ("Turn Arounds") followed by Fanfare, Tiger Rag and Carry On. This entire routine is marched at 180 beats per minute and is practiced from the beginning of the rehearsals through the entire season.
The Swing Band is currently directed by Jason Neel. The 2011 Edition of the Massillon Tiger Swing Band has an enrollment of 137.
[edit] References
- ^ a b c "Washington High School 2008-2009 School Year Report Card" (PDF). Ohio Department of Education Local Report Card Files. Ohio Department of Education. http://www.ode.state.oh.us/reportcardfiles/2008-2009/BUILD/039602.pdf. Retrieved 10 September 2009.
- ^ http://www.massillonmuseum.org/research_massillonhistory_hstigers.html
- ^ "Titletown" (English). http://sports.espn.go.com/espn/titletown/index?lpos=spotlight&lid=tab7pos1. Retrieved 2008-07-24.
