- Hoover High School (North Canton, Ohio)
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Hoover High School established = 1929 Location North Canton, Ohio, 
United StatesInformation Type Public High School Principal Anthony Pallija Grades 9–12 Enrollment 1600 (2007-2008) Campus Suburban Color(s) Black and Orange Team name The Vikings Newspaper 'The Viking Views' Website http://www.northcanton.sparcc.org/~hoover/ Hoover High School is a public high school in North Canton, Ohio.
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Name
The school's original name was simply North Canton High School which students affectionately referred to as No. Ca. Hi. In 1957, a new high school building was named in dedication to local resident William Henry "Boss" Hoover, founder of The Hoover Company.[1][2]
Academics
Hoover High School is currently ranked as "excellent " in the state of Ohio.
Athletics
Hoover athletics teams compete as a member of the OHSAA (ohio high school athletic association) and as a member of the Federal league,with their arch rival being the neighboring Jackson Polar Bears. Hoover's girls' softball team has won the Ohio state championship 5 times, in 1998, 1999, 2006, 2008, and 2011. The 2008 team holds the distinction of being the only team in Ohio softball history that had 5 seniors earn Division 1 scholarships. In addition, the girls' cross country team placed second in the state championships in 2008.
On November 25, 2008, Hoover High running back Erick Howard was awarded the AP's 22nd Mr. Football Award (Ohio). Erick Howard was awarded the AP's Mr. Football Award (Ohio) for the second time in 2009, becoming the second player since the award began to win the award twice. Hoover High School is a member of the Ohio High School Athletic Association.
In 2010 and 2011, the Hoover lady lacrosse team finished 2nd in the state, in only their 2nd and 3rd years as a team.
Ohio High School Athletic Association State Championships
Further information: Ohio High School Athletic Association- Boys Basketball – 1939[3] (When known as North Canton H.S.)
- Boys Wrestling – 1965[4]
- Girls Softball – 1998, 1999, 2006, 2008, 2011[5][6]
- Girls Basketball - 2002[6]
Music
Hoover High School has an excellent music program which is split into instrumental and vocal music departments.
The instrumental music department consists of many performing ensembles. In fall, the band members participate in the Viking Marching Band which marches in all Hoover football games, several area band shows, and the Timken Grand Parade. When football season ends, the band splits up into a Freshman Band (D), Concert Band (B), and Symphonic Band (AA). All bands have consistently received superior ratings at competitions. Other ensembles in the instrumental department include Pep Band, two Jazz Bands, String Orchestra, and Full Orchestra as well as numerous small ensembles. The band and orchestra students take trips to places such as Walt Disney World every two years. The instrumental music directors are Ron Varn, Ellen Varn, and Steve Peshek.
The vocal music department is headed by Patty Grewell and Kim Jacoby. The choirs in the vocal department are the Freshman Choir, A-Cappella Choir, Hi-Notes, Women's Chorale, and the elite Hi-Lo's ensemble. Along with these choirs, the vocal music department puts on an annual Musical which is widely considered the finest high school production in the county. They also put on the annual May Fiesta concert which highlights all ensembles in the district as well as musical numbers by the years' seniors.
Notable alumni
Notes and references
- ^ "A Bit of North Canton History". http://www.northcantonchamber.org/abitofnorthcantonhis.htm. Retrieved 2 July 2011.
- ^ DeMuesy, Nan. "Support the Vikings, buy some FieldTurf: It just might grow better if it’s ‘No.Ca.Hi.’". The CantonRepository. http://www.cantonrep.com/life/x539091717/Nan-DeMuesy-Support-the-Vikings-buy-some-FieldTurf-It-just-might-grow-better-if-it-s-No-Ca-Hi. Retrieved 2 July 2011.
- ^ Yappi. "Yappi Sports Basketball A". http://www.yappi.com/boysbasketball/A.html. Retrieved 2007-02-12.
- ^ Yappi. "Yappi Sports Wrestling". http://www.yappi.com/statechamps/wrestling.html. Retrieved 2007-02-12.
- ^ Yappi. "Yappi Sports Softball". http://www.yappi.com/softball/StateChamps.html. Retrieved 2007-02-12.
- ^ a b OHSAA. "Ohio High School Athletic Association Web site". http://www.ohsaa.org/. Retrieved 2006-12-31.
External links
Categories:- High schools in Stark County, Ohio
- Educational institutions established in 1929
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