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Washington High School (Milwaukee)
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Washington High School is a magnet high school located in the Sherman Park neighborhood on the north side of Milwaukee, Wisconsin
, United States. It is one of the oldest schools in the Milwaukee Public Schools
system. In 2011 WHS will be celebrating the 100th anniversary of its founding. WHS is noted for its successful uses of technology (especially computers) by teachers and students. In 1976 the first Career Specialty Program oriented around Computing opened a new era for Washington. The Business Advisory Board with its 20 members is a model for successful school-business collaboration for the support of students.
In September 2005 Washington was divided into three "schools within a school," which are divided among the school's four floors. These are the School of Law, Education, and Public Service (LEAPS) (2nd floor), Washington High School of Expeditionary Learning (EL) (3rd floor), and Washington High School of Information Technology (4th floor). In June 2010, LEAPS closed and was combined with EL and was renamed Washington HS. The Washington HS of Information Technology which continues the legacy of the Career Specialty Program begun in 1976, has continued to operate.
In June 2011 the combined LEAPS and EL school was closed and merged into Washington HS of Information Technology thus creating a single Washington HS once again. Unfortunately this was announced as Washington HS is closing which is fortunately not the true situation since the legacy of WHS as a technology-oriented school continues unabated from 1976.
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Washington has garnered four Division 1 state titles since 1985. It is part of an intense three-way rivalry with Rufus King High School
and Vincent High School
. These schools have accounted for 14 of the last 23 state titles in Division 1.
The girls' basketball team is one of two Conference schools to have won a WIAA
state title (Vincent High is the other), having done it five times, a Division 1 record. They have also accomplished the only three-peat in any WIAA division, winning the title in 1994, 1995 and 1996.
Patrick J. Madden, State and County Judge, Naval Commander
Wisconsin
Wisconsin is a U.S. state located in the north-central United States and is part of the Midwest. It is bordered by Minnesota to the west, Iowa to the southwest, Illinois to the south, Lake Michigan to the east, Michigan to the northeast, and Lake Superior to the north. Wisconsin's capital is...
, United States. It is one of the oldest schools in the Milwaukee Public Schools
Milwaukee Public Schools
Milwaukee Public Schools is the largest school district in Wisconsin. As of 2007, it had an enrollment of 87,360 students, and as of 2006 employed 6,100 full-time and substitute teachers in 223 schools. The Milwaukee Public Schools system is the 33rd largest in the United States by enrollment...
system. In 2011 WHS will be celebrating the 100th anniversary of its founding. WHS is noted for its successful uses of technology (especially computers) by teachers and students. In 1976 the first Career Specialty Program oriented around Computing opened a new era for Washington. The Business Advisory Board with its 20 members is a model for successful school-business collaboration for the support of students.
In September 2005 Washington was divided into three "schools within a school," which are divided among the school's four floors. These are the School of Law, Education, and Public Service (LEAPS) (2nd floor), Washington High School of Expeditionary Learning (EL) (3rd floor), and Washington High School of Information Technology (4th floor). In June 2010, LEAPS closed and was combined with EL and was renamed Washington HS. The Washington HS of Information Technology which continues the legacy of the Career Specialty Program begun in 1976, has continued to operate.
In June 2011 the combined LEAPS and EL school was closed and merged into Washington HS of Information Technology thus creating a single Washington HS once again. Unfortunately this was announced as Washington HS is closing which is fortunately not the true situation since the legacy of WHS as a technology-oriented school continues unabated from 1976.
Athletics
Washington's athletic teams are known as the Purgolders, named for the school's colors of purple and gold. It competes in the Milwaukee City ConferenceMilwaukee City Conference
The Milwaukee City Conference is a high school athletic conference in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. All full-time member institutions are located in the city of Milwaukee and are members of the Milwaukee Public Schools system...
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Washington has garnered four Division 1 state titles since 1985. It is part of an intense three-way rivalry with Rufus King High School
Rufus King High School
Rufus King International School--High School Campus, or Rufus King, is a public magnet high school located on the north side of Milwaukee, Wisconsin, part of the Milwaukee Public Schools district. The school has been consecutively ranked the top public high school in the state of Wisconsin by...
and Vincent High School
Vincent High School
Vincent High School may refer to any of several institutions, including:*Harold S. Vincent High School*Chester County Training School *Strong Vincent High School...
. These schools have accounted for 14 of the last 23 state titles in Division 1.
The girls' basketball team is one of two Conference schools to have won a WIAA
Wisconsin Interscholastic Athletic Association
The Wisconsin Interscholastic Athletic Association is the regulatory body for all high school sports in Wisconsin. Its history dates to 1895, making it the first high school athletic organization in the country...
state title (Vincent High is the other), having done it five times, a Division 1 record. They have also accomplished the only three-peat in any WIAA division, winning the title in 1994, 1995 and 1996.
Demographics
- 77% Black, 774 students
- 15% Asian/Pacific Islander, 150 students
- 8% Hispanic, 80 students
- 0% Am. Indian/Alaska Native, 2 students
Notable alumni
- Roger HatchRoger HatchRoger D. Hatch, is a Religion and Philosophy professor at Central Michigan University. Born and raised around the area of Wounded Knee, South Dakota, went to high school in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. He graduated from Washington High School which was a predominately white school. He is part of the 11th...
, CMUCMUCMU may stand for a university:*Carnegie Mellon University in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, United States*Central Michigan University in Mount Pleasant, Michigan, United States*Canadian Mennonite University in Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada...
religion professor - Wally CruiceWally CruiceWalter Cruice Walter Cruice Walter Cruice (April 13, 1913 - December 7, 2001 (Indianapolis Star, December 9, 2001) was a professional American football player, assistant coach, and scout in the National Football League with the Green Bay Packers. He served as Chief Scout for 31 years under every...
, NFL scout - Lee S. DreyfusLee S. DreyfusLee Sherman Dreyfus was an American politician and member of the Republican Party who served as the 40th Governor of Wisconsin from January 4, 1979 to January 3, 1983....
, Governor of WisconsinWisconsinWisconsin is a U.S. state located in the north-central United States and is part of the Midwest. It is bordered by Minnesota to the west, Iowa to the southwest, Illinois to the south, Lake Michigan to the east, Michigan to the northeast, and Lake Superior to the north. Wisconsin's capital is... - Pat HarderPat HarderMarlin M. "Pat" Harder was a college and professional football player, playing fullback and kicker. He was inducted into the College Football Hall of Fame in 1993....
, UW-Madison football standout and NFL player - William KelloggWilliam KelloggWilliam Kellogg may refer to:* William Kellogg , U.S. Representative from Illinois* William P. Kellogg 19th century Governor of Louisiana* William Welch Kellogg, climatologist-See also:* Will Keith Kellogg, founder of the Kellogg Company...
, Chairman and CEO Kohl's Corp. (NYSE:KSS) - Herb KohlHerb KohlHerbert H. "Herb" Kohl is the senior U.S. Senator from Wisconsin and a member of the Democratic Party. He is also a philanthropist and the owner of the Milwaukee Bucks National Basketball Association team...
, U.S. Senator - Tom LaughlinTom LaughlinTom Laughlin is an American actor, director, screenwriter, author, educator and political activist. Laughlin is best known for his series of Billy Jack films. He has been married to Delores Taylor since 1954. Taylor has also co-produced and acted in all four of the Billy Jack films...
, actor - Bud SeligBud SeligAllan Huber "Bud" Selig is the ninth and current Commissioner of Major League Baseball, having served in that capacity since 1992 as the acting commissioner, and as the official commissioner since 1998...
, Commissioner of Baseball - Latrell SprewellLatrell SprewellLatrell Fontaine Sprewell is a former American professional basketball player. During his time as a professional, Sprewell was named to the NBA All-Star game during four seasons, and played for the Golden State Warriors, the New York Knicks, and the Minnesota Timberwolves...
, former NBA basketball player - Fred W. Vetter, Jr.Fred W. Vetter, Jr.Fred William Vetter, Jr. was a Brigadier General in the United States Air Force.-Biography:Vetter was born Fred William Vetter, Jr. in Snohomish, Washington in 1921. He graduated from Washington High School in Milwaukee, Wisconsin and attended the University of Wisconsin-Madison...
, U.S. Air Force general - Gene WilderGene WilderGene Wilder is an American stage and screen actor, director, screenwriter, and author.Wilder began his career on stage, making his screen debut in the film Bonnie and Clyde in 1967. His first major role was as Leopold Bloom in the 1968 film The Producers...
, actor - Wayne F. WhittowWayne F. WhittowWayne F. Whittow is an American politician, former Wisconsin legislator and current City Treasurer of the City of Milwaukee. He is a Democrat.- Background :...
, Wisconsin politician - John Allen PaulosJohn Allen PaulosJohn Allen Paulos is a professor of mathematics at Temple University in Philadelphia who has gained fame as a writer and speaker on mathematics and the importance of mathematical literacy...
, writer, speaker, mathematics professor
Patrick J. Madden, State and County Judge, Naval Commander