West Geauga High School
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West Geauga High School is a public high school
in Chesterland, Ohio
. It is the only high school in the West Geauga Local Schools district, and serves Chesterland, the Geauga portion of Hunting Valley, most of the unincorporated part of Russell Township, and a small part of Munson Township. Their nickname is the Wolverines. It was a main target of the Great Flood of 2010, in Chesterland.The Athletic Director is John Cardiero. The Head Football Coach is Lou Cirino.
The West Geauga High School Salamander Education and Environmental Discovery Project received the 2010 Take Pride in America Outstanding Youth Volunteer Group national award.
The WGHS Science Department was recognized as an Intel School of Distinction 2010 Finalist. They were selected as one of three finalists out of over 600 applicants nationwide. This recognition is awarded for the school's achievement in science, innovative practices, enriched learning opportunities for students, use of technology, etc. They received a $5,000 award.
(NJCL). The school also runs an Interact Club, KEY Club, Student Council, WESTG TV, Evirothon, Academic Challenge
, Science Olympiad, National Honors Society, HUGS, Curio, Class Act, Whirlwind Newspaper, Yearbook, and Philosophy Club.
is sung by Class Act at the Homecoming
football game. It is also played by the marching band before every home football 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....
in Chesterland, Ohio
Chesterland, Ohio
Chesterland is a census-designated place in Geauga County, Ohio, United States. The population was 2,646 at the 2000 census. "Chesterland" is also the name by which most of unincorporated Chester Township is known...
. It is the only high school in the West Geauga Local Schools district, and serves Chesterland, the Geauga portion of Hunting Valley, most of the unincorporated part of Russell Township, and a small part of Munson Township. Their nickname is the Wolverines. It was a main target of the Great Flood of 2010, in Chesterland.The Athletic Director is John Cardiero. The Head Football Coach is Lou Cirino.
Awards and Recognition
During the 2009-2010 school year, West Geauga High School was recognized with the Excellent with Distinction rating on the State Report Card from the Ohio Department of Education for the 10th consecutive year.The West Geauga High School Salamander Education and Environmental Discovery Project received the 2010 Take Pride in America Outstanding Youth Volunteer Group national award.
The WGHS Science Department was recognized as an Intel School of Distinction 2010 Finalist. They were selected as one of three finalists out of over 600 applicants nationwide. This recognition is awarded for the school's achievement in science, innovative practices, enriched learning opportunities for students, use of technology, etc. They received a $5,000 award.
Clubs and Activities
West Geauga's Latin Club functions as a local chapter of both the Ohio Junior Classical League (OJCL) and National Junior Classical LeagueNational Junior Classical League
The National Junior Classical League is a youth organization of secondary school students sponsored by the American Classical League...
(NJCL). The school also runs an Interact Club, KEY Club, Student Council, WESTG TV, Evirothon, Academic Challenge
Academic Challenge
Academic Challenge is the name of several television game shows:* Academic Challenge , an American university-level competition* Academic Challenge , a high school program throughout Ohio...
, Science Olympiad, National Honors Society, HUGS, Curio, Class Act, Whirlwind Newspaper, Yearbook, and Philosophy Club.
Alma mater
The Alma MaterAlma mater
Alma mater , pronounced ), was used in ancient Rome as a title for various mother goddesses, especially Ceres or Cybele, and in Christianity for the Virgin Mary.-General term:...
is sung by Class Act at the Homecoming
Homecoming
Homecoming is the tradition of welcoming back alumni of a school. It most commonly refers to a tradition in many universities, colleges and high schools in North America...
football game. It is also played by the marching band before every home football game.
- To thee O West Geauga High,
- To thee O Alma Mater,
- We raise our voice in grateful praise,
- To the thoughts of days gone by.
- Our loyalty we pledge to thee,
- Our pride we share together.
- To thee O Alma Mater true,
- The blue and white forever.
- To thee O Alma Mater true,
- The blue and white forever.