Westview High School (Arizona)
| Westview High School | |
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| Address | |
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10850 West Garden Lakes Parkway , 85392 United States | |
| Information | |
| School type | Public high school |
| Established | 1989 |
| School district | Tolleson Union High School District |
| Principal | Dr. Michelle Wilson |
| Grades | 9-12 |
| Enrollment | 2,624 (October 1, 2012)[1] |
| Color(s) | Royal Blue/Silver |
| Mascot | Knights |
| Website | [1] |
Westview High School is a suburban high school in Avondale, Arizona, United States. It opened in 1989 and its first graduating class was in June 1993.
It is the largest high school in the Tolleson Union High School District, with 2,624 students.
Athletics
The varsity football team lost to Centennial High School for the state title for 5A in 2007 and 2008. In 2010, the football team advanced to the semi-finals of the state tournament. The varsity girls' soccer and girls' basketball teams finished state runners-up in 2006. Westview's sports teams have the mascot of the Knight, known as Sir West of View.
Notable alumni
- Errol Barnett, anchor and correspondent for CNN
- Nick Harris, punter for the Detroit Lions
- David Hernandez, singer, 12th place finalist of American Idol
- Drisan James, wide receiver for the Philadelphia Eagles
- Craig Mabbitt, former vocalist of bands Blessthefall and The Word Alive; current vocalist for Escape the Fate
- Jason Padget, offensive lineman for the Arizona Cardinals
- Alex Skinner, commercial and theatrical actor
- Andrae Thurman, wide receiver for the Green Bay Packers, Tennessee Titans and Dallas Desperados
Notable staff and faculty
- George Martinez, coached Westview football from 2001–2005; went on to join the coaching staff for the Oakland Raiders
- Will "Salty" Thompson, international 400 meter runner for Northern Ireland from 1983–86; selection to the Ulster provincial U-19 and Junior (U-23) teams; English and American rugby player