Waynesburg Central High School
| Waynesburg Central High School | |
|---|---|
| Address | |
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30 Zimmerman Drive Waynesburg , Greene , Pennsylvania 15370 | |
| Information | |
| School type | Public High School |
| Opened | 1969 |
| School district | Central Greene |
| NCES District ID | 4205430 |
| Superintendent | Brian Uplinger |
| NCES School ID | 420543005118 |
| Principal | Bob Stephenson |
| Faculty | 55 |
| Grades | 9-12 |
| Enrollment | 681[1] (2009-10 School Term) |
| Student to teacher ratio | 12.6:1 |
| Color(s) | Red and Black |
| Slogan | "Nothing Greater than a Raider" |
| Athletics conference | PIAA District VII (WPIAL) |
| Mascot | Raiders |
| Team name | Raiders |
| Newspaper | The Raider Review |
| Yearbook | Oracle |
| Feeder schools | Margaret Bell Miller Middle School |
| Website | Waynesburg Central HS |
Waynesburg Central High School is a public high school serving around 700 students in grades 9-12 and is located near Waynesburg, the county seat of Greene County. WCHS is the sole high school of the Central Greene School District.
School Campus
Recently renovated and expanded,the campus was constructed in 1969 and features an auditorium, natatorum and an artificial turf Football field.
Alma Mater
The Alma Mater for WCHS:[2]
Waynesburg, dear Waynesburg
Our teams won't yield
And sportsmen you’ll find them
In class, floor and field;
And our banner glorious
Our red and black
We’ll always honor
Nor courage we’ll lack
For Waynesburg, dear Waynesburg
Our cheer we’ll raise
And thee will we cherish
Through all our days
And even as old grads
We will come back,
To swell the chorus
For red and black.
Graduation Requirements
All students wishing to graduate from WCHS are required to complete 28 credits of coursework,[3] as well as complete a graduation project.:
Coursework Breakdown
- English - 4 Credits
- Science - 3.5 Credits
- Social Studies - 3.5 Credits
- Math - 3 Credits
- Computer Education - 0.5 Credit
- Phys. Ed. / Health / Driver's Ed. - 3.0 Credits
- Electives - 10.5 Credits
- TOTAL - 28.0 Credits
Vocational Education
Students in grades 10-12 have the opportunity to participate in a certain trade at the Greene County Career and Technology Center Part-Time while attending WCHS part-time. The school is located within walking distance to WCHS.
Clubs
The following clubs are available at WCHS:[4]
- Debate
- Drama
- Envirothon
- Fellowship of Christian Athletes
- Letterman's Club
- National Honor Society
- Oracle (Yearbook)
- PRIDE
- Relay for Life (Student Chapter)
- Ski Club
- The Raider Review
- WCHS Track and Field
- Future Business Leaders of America
- Spanish Club
Athletics
Waynesburg Central High School is a member of the Pennsylvania Interscholastic Athletic Association (PIAA) and the Western Pennsylvania Interscholastic Athletic League (WPIAL). Waynesburg Central is in PIAA District 7.
| Sport Name | Boys | Girls |
|---|---|---|
| Baseball | Class AA | |
| Basketball | Class AAA | Class AAA |
| Cross-Country | Class AA | Class AA |
| Football | Class AA | |
| Golf | Class AA | |
| Soccer | Class AA | Class AA |
| Softball | Class AA | |
| Track and Field | Class AA | Class AA |
| Volleyball | Class AA | |
| Wrestling | Class AA |
Notable Graduates
- Todd Tamanend Clark, poet and composer (1970)
- Sarah Rush, actress (1973)
- Josh Koscheck, professional MMA fighter (1997)
References
- ^ "NCES - School Search". US Department of Education. Retrieved 7 January 2012.
- ^ "WCHS Student Handbook 2011-12" (PDF). Waynesburg Central High School. Retrieved 7 January 2012.
- ^ "2010-11 Course Description Book" (PDF). Waynesburg Central High School. Retrieved 7 January 2012.
- ^ "WCHS - Clubs Directory". Central Greene School District. Retrieved 7 January 2012.