Portage Central High School
| Portage Central High School | |
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| Address | |
| 8135 S. Westnedge Ave. Portage, Michigan 49002 |
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| Information | |
| School type | Public |
| Founded | 1922 |
| School board | Portage Public Schools |
| School district | Portage Public Schools |
| Superintendent | Marsha Wells |
| Administrator | Jim Murray / Athletic Director |
| Principal | Eric Alburtus |
| Vice principal | Jason Frink, Kim Lummis |
| Grades | 9, 10, 11, 12 |
| Enrollment | 1,431[1] (2008-2009 School Year) |
| Language | English |
| Area | Urban |
| Color(s) | Gold, Blue |
| Mascot | Mustang |
| Team name | Mustangs |
| Website | http://www.portageps.org/schools/high/chs |
Portage Central High School (PCHS) is a high school in Portage, Michigan.
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[edit] History
The building of the original high school building was completed in 1922. This building soon became obsolete, and is now the Portage Public Schools (PPS) administration building. A new school was constructed during the 1940s and began use in 1949 that is still in use today as of 2010. In 1966 the building became too small with approximately 1,500 students, and the school split into two schools, Portage Central High School and Portage Northern High School.[citation needed] In January 1998 Portage Central High School, along with Portage Northern High School, became an official International Baccalaureate (IB) World School, governed by the International Baccalaureate Organization.[2] The school district began construction of a new school complex summer 2009. The new complex is still currently being built, an is scheduled to be finished by fall 2011. Because part of the current building had to be demolished to continue the construction of the new school, some classes are now held at the former Waylee Elementary School building located about 500 feet from the current high school.
[edit] Enrollment history
- Enrollment 2002-2003: 1,464 students
- Enrollment 2003-2004: 1,485 students
- Enrollment 2004-2005: 1,494 students
- Enrollment 2005-2006: 1,499 students
- Enrollment 2006-2007:
- Enrollment 2007-2008:
- Enrollment 2008-2009: 1,431 students
Information from Annual Reports published on the Portage Central High School Website
[edit] Faculty
- 2002-2003: 87 teachers
- 2003-2004: 142 faculty
- 2004-2005: 155 faculty
- 2005-2006: 155 faculty
- 2007-2008:
- 2008-2009: 155 faculty
Information from Annual Reports published on the Portage Central High School Website
[edit] Notable alumni
- Govind Rangrass - 2008-2009 Fulbright Scholar in Public Health [3], Internationally renowned bhangra competition judge and dancer [4], Notable Bollywood personality and socialite [5]
- Pete Metzelaars - American football player for the Seattle Seahawks, Buffalo Bills, Carolina Panthers and Detroit Lions
- Lindsay Tarpley - soccer player, Olympic Gold Medalist
- Eric Alexander - Professional Soccer player for the FC Dallas
- Skyler Stone: American film actor, who appeared in the film Accepted, as well as his short lived tv show on Comedy Central "Con."
- Tonia Branch: 1989 Miss Portage, Editor of Michigan Links Magazine, Past President of The International Golf Network, and current Executive Director of The Golf Association of Michigan
[edit] School sports
Central High is a member of the SMAC (Southwest Michigan Athletic Conference) and has outstanding sports teams.
[edit] Fight Song
(To the tune of On Wisconsin)
- Onward Portage, ever onward fight to victory.
- Blue and Gold forever fighting here's our cheer to thee.
- RAH RAH RAH
- Fighting Mustangs, loyal booster here's to do or die.
- All for the fame of our school Portage High.
- RAH RAH, SIS BOOM BAH Portage Central RAH RAH RAH[6]
[edit] Arts
Portage Central High School maintains a high quality arts program that is respected both locally and internationally. Many of the programs such as the theater program and the Marching Band travel to many locations within the United States and elsewhere such as Scotland and Italy.[7]
[edit] Theatrical productions
This is a list of the most recent shows performed by Portage Central High School, most directed by theater teacher Kathy Mulay.
[edit] See also
[edit] External links
- Homepage
- PTO Website (Parents)
- Portage Central Football
- Portage Central Soccer
- PCHS Lacrosse
- PCHS Cross Country Invit.
- PCHS Band Website
[edit] References
- ^ http://www.portageps.org/information/annualreports/CHS0809Oct13.doc
- ^ http://www.portageps.org/schools/high/chs/academics/international_baccalaureate/default.aspx
- ^ http://fulbright.state.gov/grantee-lists/fulbright-2008-2009-grantees.html
- ^ http://bigapplebhangra.com/images/stories/govindpro.jpg
- ^ http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/bombay-times/Caught-in-a-starry-web/articleshow/2201947.cms
- ^ http://www.portagecentralfootball.com/news.htm
- ^ http://www.pchsperformingarts.org/
