Kennewick High School
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Kennewick High School is a public high school
located in eastern Kennewick, Washington
. It was founded in 1904 to serve the educational needs of the new city of Kennewick. It is one of only a few schools to have its music department honored with the title of "Grammy Signature School".
The current building, constructed in 1954 and originally named Edwin S. Black Senior High School, is located at 500 S. Dayton St., and incorporates the remainder of the second high school building, which until 1966 served as Park Junior High School (now known as Park Middle School
), as an annex (previously named Pickerel Hall, in honor of Kennewick High teacher Bill Pickerel). Both buildings were renovated in the mid-1990s, the annex first, then the main building. The first building has long since been demolished, the location became until 1994 the location of Kennewick School District 17's administration.
For 64 years, until the founding of Kamiakin High School
, Kennewick High served as the sole high school in the entire city. Its colors are orange and black
, and its mascot is the lion
. Football and soccer games are played at Neil F. Lampson Stadium
, which is located on the high school's grounds and is shared by both Kamiakin and Southridge High School
.
, Kennewick High, along with Kamiakin
and Southridge
, was reclassified as a 3A school. As a result, the Columbia Basin Big 9 Conference (which consisted of 11 schools), was reconfigured into the Columbia Basin League. The new conference now consists of 14 schools; seven 3A and seven 4A. Kennewick High is in the 3A division, along with Kamiakin
, Southridge
, Hanford High School
, Sunnyside High School, Eastmont High School
and West Valley High School
. The 4A division consists of Richland High School, Pasco High School
, Walla Walla High School, Eisenhower High School
and A.C. Davis High School, Moses Lake High School
, and Wenatchee High School. Kennewick High School has a traditional rivalry with Kamiakin High School, however in recent years both schools have become bigger rivals with Southridge High School than with each other.
's fight song, (as well as the Wisconsin state song) "On, Wisconsin!
", with the words 'Onward Kennewick' replacing 'On, Wisconsin', as well as minor changes in the lyrics, depending on whatever sport season it was. Otherwise, the song's lyrics are the same.
Onward Kennewick, onward Kennewick
Lions, fight for fame
Pass the ball right down the field (court) boys
Touchdown (Basket) ev'ry time!
Onward Kennewick, onward Kennewick
Lions, fight for fame
Fight, Lions, fight-fight-fight
To win this game!
K! E! N! NEW! I! C! K!
(rah-rah-rah)
(next two stanzas unspoken)
Fight, lions, fight-fight-fight
To win this game!!!
High school
High school is a term used in parts of the English speaking world to describe institutions which provide all or part of secondary education. The term is often incorporated into the name of such institutions....
located in eastern Kennewick, Washington
Kennewick, Washington
Kennewick is a city in Benton County in the southeastern part of the U.S. state of Washington, near the Hanford nuclear site. It is the most populous of the three cities collectively referred to as the Tri-Cities...
. It was founded in 1904 to serve the educational needs of the new city of Kennewick. It is one of only a few schools to have its music department honored with the title of "Grammy Signature School".
The current building, constructed in 1954 and originally named Edwin S. Black Senior High School, is located at 500 S. Dayton St., and incorporates the remainder of the second high school building, which until 1966 served as Park Junior High School (now known as Park Middle School
Kennewick School District
Kennewick School District # 17 is the largest employer in the city of Kennewick, Washington. The school district runs thirteen elementary schools, four middle schools, and three high schools:-Elementary Schools:* Amistad Elementary School...
), as an annex (previously named Pickerel Hall, in honor of Kennewick High teacher Bill Pickerel). Both buildings were renovated in the mid-1990s, the annex first, then the main building. The first building has long since been demolished, the location became until 1994 the location of Kennewick School District 17's administration.
For 64 years, until the founding of Kamiakin High School
Kamiakin High School
Kamiakin High School is a public high school in Kennewick, Washington. Kamiakin was founded in 1970 at 600 N Arthur Street in northwest Kennewick, and went through a remodel in the early first decade of the 21st century. It currently has an enrollment of about 1,800...
, Kennewick High served as the sole high school in the entire city. Its colors are orange and black
Black
Black is the color of objects that do not emit or reflect light in any part of the visible spectrum; they absorb all such frequencies of light...
, and its mascot is the lion
Lion
The lion is one of the four big cats in the genus Panthera, and a member of the family Felidae. With some males exceeding 250 kg in weight, it is the second-largest living cat after the tiger...
. Football and soccer games are played at Neil F. Lampson Stadium
Neil F. Lampson Stadium
Neil F. Lampson Stadium is a stadium used by all three high schools in the Kennewick School District for many different sporting events, such as football and soccer...
, which is located on the high school's grounds and is shared by both Kamiakin and Southridge High School
Southridge High School (Kennewick)
Southridge High School is a public high school located in the city of Kennewick, Washington, USA . Construction of the $30 million building began in 1995, with classroom doors opening in the spring of 1997. The original plans greatly mirrored those of a prison or jail, and many visitors often...
.
Athletics
Recently, because of a change in enrollment accounting by the Washington Interscholastic Activities AssociationWashington Interscholastic Activities Association
The Washington Interscholastic Activities Association is the governing body of athletics and activities for secondary education schools in the state of Washington...
, Kennewick High, along with Kamiakin
Kamiakin High School
Kamiakin High School is a public high school in Kennewick, Washington. Kamiakin was founded in 1970 at 600 N Arthur Street in northwest Kennewick, and went through a remodel in the early first decade of the 21st century. It currently has an enrollment of about 1,800...
and Southridge
Southridge High School (Kennewick)
Southridge High School is a public high school located in the city of Kennewick, Washington, USA . Construction of the $30 million building began in 1995, with classroom doors opening in the spring of 1997. The original plans greatly mirrored those of a prison or jail, and many visitors often...
, was reclassified as a 3A school. As a result, the Columbia Basin Big 9 Conference (which consisted of 11 schools), was reconfigured into the Columbia Basin League. The new conference now consists of 14 schools; seven 3A and seven 4A. Kennewick High is in the 3A division, along with Kamiakin
Kamiakin High School
Kamiakin High School is a public high school in Kennewick, Washington. Kamiakin was founded in 1970 at 600 N Arthur Street in northwest Kennewick, and went through a remodel in the early first decade of the 21st century. It currently has an enrollment of about 1,800...
, Southridge
Southridge High School (Kennewick)
Southridge High School is a public high school located in the city of Kennewick, Washington, USA . Construction of the $30 million building began in 1995, with classroom doors opening in the spring of 1997. The original plans greatly mirrored those of a prison or jail, and many visitors often...
, Hanford High School
Hanford High School
Hanford High School is located on the northern edge of Richland, Washington. The school's mascot is the Falcon, and its school colors are purple and gold....
, Sunnyside High School, Eastmont High School
Eastmont High School
Eastmont High School, locally referred to as Eastmont or EHS, is a four-year public high school located in East Wenatchee, Washington, USA. The school has 1,390 students in grades 10-12....
and West Valley High School
West Valley High School (Yakima)
West Valley High School is a school in the West Valley School District of Yakima, Washington. It consists of two campuses divided by one road. The main campus consists of Sophomores, Juniors, and Seniors. The other campus, next to Gotfred E. Clasen Field, is West Valley High School: Freshmen campus...
. The 4A division consists of Richland High School, Pasco High School
Pasco High School
Pasco Senior High School, located at 1108 N. 10th Avenue in Pasco, Washington, is the largest high school in the Tri-Cities of Washington. Its mascot is the Bulldog and its colors are purple and white. Pasco High has a very diverse student body and a strong football program...
, Walla Walla High School, Eisenhower High School
Eisenhower High School (Yakima, Washington)
Dwight David Eisenhower High School in Yakima, Washington is a school named after U.S. President Dwight Eisenhower. It is one of four high schools in the Yakima School District with the others being Davis High School, Stanton Academy and O.I.C. Alternative...
and A.C. Davis High School, Moses Lake High School
Moses Lake High School
Moses Lake High School is a public high school in Moses Lake, Washington serving 2,100 students in grades 9-12. The current principal is Josh Meek.-Demographics:...
, and Wenatchee High School. Kennewick High School has a traditional rivalry with Kamiakin High School, however in recent years both schools have become bigger rivals with Southridge High School than with each other.
Fight song
The school's fight song, "Onward Kennewick", is based upon the University of Wisconsin–MadisonUniversity of Wisconsin–Madison
The University of Wisconsin–Madison is a public research university located in Madison, Wisconsin, United States. Founded in 1848, UW–Madison is the flagship campus of the University of Wisconsin System. It became a land-grant institution in 1866...
's fight song, (as well as the Wisconsin state song) "On, Wisconsin!
On, Wisconsin!
"On, Wisconsin!" is the fight song of the Wisconsin Badgers at the University of Wisconsin–Madison. With modified lyrics, it is also the official state song of Wisconsin....
", with the words 'Onward Kennewick' replacing 'On, Wisconsin', as well as minor changes in the lyrics, depending on whatever sport season it was. Otherwise, the song's lyrics are the same.
Onward Kennewick, onward Kennewick
Lions, fight for fame
Pass the ball right down the field (court) boys
Touchdown (Basket) ev'ry time!
Onward Kennewick, onward Kennewick
Lions, fight for fame
Fight, Lions, fight-fight-fight
To win this game!
K! E! N! NEW! I! C! K!
(rah-rah-rah)
(next two stanzas unspoken)
Fight, lions, fight-fight-fight
To win this game!!!
Notable alumni
- Adam CarrikerAdam CarrikerAdam Eugene Carriker, , is a professional American football defensive end for the Washington Redskins of the National Football League. He was drafted by the St. Louis Rams in the first round of the 2007 NFL Draft. He played college football at Nebraska.-Early years:Carriker attended Kennewick High...
, NFL player for the Washington RedskinsWashington RedskinsThe Washington Redskins are a professional American football team and members of the East Division of the National Football Conference in the National Football League . The team plays at FedExField in Landover, Maryland, while its headquarters and training facility are at Redskin Park in Ashburn,...
, former player for the Nebraska CornhuskersNebraska CornhuskersThe Nebraska Cornhuskers is the name given to several sports teams of the University of Nebraska–Lincoln. The university is a member of the Big Ten Conference... - Ray MansfieldRay MansfieldBurt James Ray Mansfield was an American football center in the NFL for the Philadelphia Eagles and Pittsburgh Steelers....
, 2x Super BowlSuper BowlThe Super Bowl is the championship game of the National Football League , the highest level of professional American football in the United States, culminating a season that begins in the late summer of the previous calendar year. The Super Bowl uses Roman numerals to identify each game, rather...
winner for the Pittsburgh SteelersPittsburgh SteelersThe Pittsburgh Steelers are a professional football team based in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. The team currently belongs to the North Division of the American Football Conference in the National Football League . Founded in , the Steelers are the oldest franchise in the AFC...
, former Hall of Fame player for the Washington HuskiesWashington HuskiesWashington Huskies is the nickname of the University of Washington's athletic teams. The school is a member of the Pacific-12 Conference. The athletic program is made up of 9 men's sports and 10 women's sports Washington Huskies is the nickname of the University of Washington's athletic teams. The... - Leilani MitchellLeilani MitchellLeilani Mitchell is an American basketball player in the WNBA for the New York Liberty.Mitchell was born to an American father, Dennis Mitchell, and an Australian mother of Asian descent , Eleanor Majid...
, WNBA player on the New York LibertyNew York LibertyThe New York Liberty is a professional basketball team based in New York City, playing in the Eastern Conference in the Women's National Basketball Association . The team was one of the eight original franchises of the league...
Hall of Fame
Kennewick High School has since 2010 a Hall of Fame. The Hall of Fame committee of Kennewick High School selects inductees from a pool of nominations submitted by the community. Requirements included having excelled in the arts, science, athletics, the military or in community service after graduation.- Michael Farris, United States constitutional lawyer, founder of the Home School Legal Defense AssociationHome School Legal Defense AssociationThe Home School Legal Defense Association is a United States-based "nonprofit advocacy organization established to defend and advance the constitutional right of parents to direct the education of their children and to protect family freedoms."...
(HSLDA) and Patrick Henry CollegePatrick Henry CollegePatrick Henry College is a private, independent college with Evangelical Christian basis that focuses on teaching classical liberal arts and government, located in Purcellville, Virginia, United States The first college in the United States founded specifically for Christian home-schooled...
, Class of '69 - Blanche Dickinson Pratt- co-founder of the East Benton County Historical Society, Class of '21
- John Dexter Smith- inventor, Class of '43
- Ray MansfieldRay MansfieldBurt James Ray Mansfield was an American football center in the NFL for the Philadelphia Eagles and Pittsburgh Steelers....
, 2x Super BowlSuper BowlThe Super Bowl is the championship game of the National Football League , the highest level of professional American football in the United States, culminating a season that begins in the late summer of the previous calendar year. The Super Bowl uses Roman numerals to identify each game, rather...
winner for the Pittsburgh SteelersPittsburgh SteelersThe Pittsburgh Steelers are a professional football team based in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. The team currently belongs to the North Division of the American Football Conference in the National Football League . Founded in , the Steelers are the oldest franchise in the AFC...
, Class of '59, Hall of Fame player for the Washington HuskiesWashington HuskiesWashington Huskies is the nickname of the University of Washington's athletic teams. The school is a member of the Pacific-12 Conference. The athletic program is made up of 9 men's sports and 10 women's sports Washington Huskies is the nickname of the University of Washington's athletic teams. The... - Jim Jesernig, politician, Class of '75