- Massillon Washington High School
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Massillon Washington High School Address 1 Paul E. Brown Drive S.E.
Massillon, Ohio, 44646-3407
United StatesCoordinates 40°47′34″N 81°30′10″W / 40.792678°N 81.502912°WCoordinates: 40°47′34″N 81°30′10″W / 40.792678°N 81.502912°W Information Type Public high school Principal Brad Warner Assistant principals Jamey Palma
Renee' Parr
Chicola WhitfieldGrades 9–12 Enrollment 1,249[1] (2009) Language English Campus Suburban Color(s) Orange and Black
Team name Tigers Rival Canton McKinley Bulldogs Accreditation(s) Ohio Department of Education
North Central Association of Schools and Colleges
Average SAT scores 1008 (mean)[1] Average ACT scores 20(mean)[1] Communities served Massillon Website Washington High School Massillon Washington High School, is a 9 to 12 grade secondary school within the Massillon City School District located in the city of Massillon, Ohio. It serves students within the city of Massillon as well as parts of Tuscarawas Township.
The school colors are orange and black and the school's athletic teams are known as the Massillon Tigers.Contents
History
Washington High School was constructed in 1992 adjacent to Paul Brown Tiger Stadium , replacing the original school built in 1912 located one mile west in downtown Massillon.
Academics
Washington High School provides programs including college readiness and vocational technical careers.
Football
Football came to Massillon in 1894 with the first high school game was played in Massillon between Massillon High School and Canton Central High School. In the early years, the players consisted of working boys because most boys did not attend high school. By 1904 more boys began attending school past 8th grade. 1909 was Massillon’s first undefeated football team. From 1910-1920 high school football in Massillon grew and improved, and by 1916 they were named the Scholastic Champions of Ohio. [2]
Washington High School is nationally famous for its high school football, which was featured in the 2001 film Go Tigers!. The team has compiled a record of 802 wins, 242 losses, and 35 ties, through week 8 of the 2010 season. The Tigers play their home games at Paul Brown Tiger Stadium (seating capacity: 18,000; artificial turf); a live tiger cub named "Obie" is on the sidelines for each home game. The team's name was adopted in 1924, and was named after a professional team known as the Massillon Tigers, one of the top teams in professional football in the early 1900s. So strong is the tradition and history, that baby boys at Massillon's hospital are given a miniature football at birth. Massillon's arch rival is Canton McKinley High School. Their meeting is the final game of the regular season each year. It is the only high school contest in America to feature odds in Las Vegas.[3] In 119 meetings (1894–2009), Massillon leads the series 64-50-5. A total of 23 professional players, 3 NFL coaches and 14 collegiate all-Americans have graduated from Massillon High School.[citation needed]
In the summer of 2008, due to the success of the Tigers' athletic programs, ESPN nominated Massillon, Ohio as a candidate for Titletown USA.[4]
Titles
Prior to the implementation of the playoff system in 1972, Washington High School was awarded the Ohio State Championship title 22 times. Most recently in 2005 they were runner up to Cincinnati St. Xavier in a 24-17 loss in the state championship game. They have also been recognized as the AP National Champions nine times – in 1935, 1936, 1939, 1940, 1950, 1952, 1953, 1959, 1961 – the most in the nation.
Notable alumni
- Harry Stuhldreher (Quarterback, later one of the Four Horsemen of Notre Dame)
- Paul Brown (Washington H.S. Head Coach 1932-40; Head Coach, The Ohio State University; Head Coach 1946-1962, Cleveland Browns; elected to Pro Football Hall of Fame in 1967; Head Coach/General Manager 1968-75, Cincinnati Bengals).
- Earle Bruce (Undefeated Washington H.S. Head Coach 1964-65; Head Coach University of Tampa, Iowa State University, Ohio State University, University of Northern Iowa, and Colorado State University 1972-1992)
- Don James (Quarterback and defensive back for two state championship teams; Head Coach University of Washington 1975-92, Kent State 1971-74; National College Coach of the Year in 1984 and 1991; elected to College Football Hall of Fame in 1997)
- Chris Spielman (Linebacker, Class of 1984 (All American); (College) LB, The Ohio State University 1984-87 (2 time All American, 3 time All Big Ten); (Pro) LB, 1988-95 Detroit Lions, Buffalo Bills 1996-97, 1999 Cleveland Browns (4 time Pro Bowl honors).
- Mark Kozelek (Class of 1984), Lead Singer of Red House Painters and Sun Kil Moon; Actor (Almost Famous)
- Stanfield Wells (Massillon's first All-American, named to Walter Camp's All-America team at the end position in 1910)
- Justin Zwick (Set several Ohio High School passing records en route to a scholarship to play at Ohio State University)
- Shawn Crable (Played linebacker for the University of Michigan and was drafted by the New England Patriots. 2 Time All-Big Ten, 2nd Team Walter Camp All-American in 2007. Drafted in the 3rd Round.)
- Willie Spencer Jr. (Quarterback; played for the University of Akron and Tiffin University befored playing for the NFL's Washington Redskins and Chicago Bears. Depicted as quarterback on football mural at city center.)
- Andy Alleman (Offensive lineman; played college football at the University of Akron and currently plays for the NFL's Kansas City Chiefs.)
- Alex Wood (Class of 1974), college football and NFL coach
- Jeff Timmons (Class of 1991), Singer-Songwriter/Musician, founder/member of 98 Degrees, former artist on Motown Records & Universal Records.
- Stalley Stalley aka Kyle Myricks (musician/rapper) signed to Rick Ross' Maybach Music Group/Warner Bros. Records
Massillon Tiger Swing Band
The Massillon Tiger Swing Band is the name of the school's marching band which was formed by George "Red" Bird in 1938. The Swing Band performes at sporting events, rallies, and parades.
The Swing Band is currently directed by Jason Neel. The 2011 Edition of the Massillon Tiger Swing Band has an enrollment of 137.References
- ^ a b c "Washington High School 2008-2009 School Year Report Card" (PDF). Ohio Department of Education Local Report Card Files. Ohio Department of Education. http://www.ode.state.oh.us/reportcardfiles/2008-2009/BUILD/039602.pdf. Retrieved 10 September 2009.
- ^ http://www.massillonmuseum.org/research_massillonhistory_hstigers.html
- ^ Kenneth A. Carlson (2001). Go Tigers! (DVD). New York City: IFC Films.
- ^ "Titletown" (English). http://sports.espn.go.com/espn/titletown/index?lpos=spotlight&lid=tab7pos1. Retrieved 2008-07-24.
External links
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