Riverside High School (Painesville, Ohio)
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Riverside High School is a public high school
in Painesville Township, Ohio. It is the only high school in the Riverside Local School District
(prior to July 2007, the Painesville Township Local School District). The first classes were held in September of 1949 and the first class of seniors graduated in 1952. The campus was originally two separate buildings- one for the lower grades, and the second for the upper grades. In the late 1990's, The John J. Weiss Media Center was built connecting the two buildings with four computer classrooms, a television studio, and a library.
forced Riverside High School and the Riverside Local School District to change their Beaver mascot logo because of copyright concerns.
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....
in Painesville Township, Ohio. It is the only high school in the Riverside Local School District
Riverside Local School District, Ohio
Riverside Local School District, formerly named Painesville Township Local School District until July 1, 2007, is a primary/secondary school district in Ohio.-Location:...
(prior to July 2007, the Painesville Township Local School District). The first classes were held in September of 1949 and the first class of seniors graduated in 1952. The campus was originally two separate buildings- one for the lower grades, and the second for the upper grades. In the late 1990's, The John J. Weiss Media Center was built connecting the two buildings with four computer classrooms, a television studio, and a library.
Logo infringement
In 2004, Oregon State UniversityOregon State University
Oregon State University is a coeducational, public research university located in Corvallis, Oregon, United States. The university offers undergraduate, graduate and doctoral degrees and a multitude of research opportunities. There are more than 200 academic degree programs offered through the...
forced Riverside High School and the Riverside Local School District to change their Beaver mascot logo because of copyright concerns.
Other items of interest
Riverside High School is also home to the Riverside Community Field House that is no longer open to residents who live within the district. It contains a weight room, an indoor track, and a basketball court. This facility is also used as a venue for the school's basketball and wrestling teams. The campus also features two softball fields, two baseball fields, two soccer fields, and a football stadium with a track surrounding the football field.Notable alumni
- Mike CelizicMike CelizicMichael J. Celizic was an American author and columnist.Celizic was born in Leroy Township, Ohio, and was a graduate of Painesville Riverside High School and the University of Notre Dame....
, sports columnist. Class of 1966. - Scott ShaferScott ShaferScott Shafer is an American football coach who is currently the defensive coordinator for the Syracuse University football team. He resigned in December 2008 as the defensive coordinator for the University of Michigan Wolverines football team after less than one year on the job...
, former defensive coordinatorDefensive coordinatorA defensive coordinator typically refers to a coach on a gridiron football team who is in charge of the defense. Generally, along with his offensive counterpart, he represents the second level of command structure after the head coach...
for the Michigan Wolverines footballMichigan Wolverines footballThe Michigan Wolverines football program represents the University of Michigan in college football at the NCAA Division I Football Bowl Subdivision level. Michigan has the most all-time wins and the highest winning percentage in college football history...
program. Class of 1985. - Jason ShortJason ShortJason Michael Short is a retired American football linebacker in the National Football League. He played college football at Eastern Michigan University....
, linebacker for the Cleveland BrownsCleveland BrownsThe Cleveland Browns are a professional football team based in Cleveland, Ohio. They are currently members of the North Division of the American Football Conference in the National Football League...
and former Philadelphia Eagle. Class of 1997.