La Crosse Central High School

La Crosse Central High School

Infobox high school
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name=Central High School
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established = 1907
type=Public 4-year
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principal =Thomas Barth
enrollment =1500 approx.
city =La Crosse
state =Wisconsin
country =United States
colors =Black and Red
mascot =Red Raiders
information=(608) 789-7909
website =www.lacrosseschools.com/central

La Crosse Central High School is one of two public high schools in La Crosse, Wisconsin, in the School District of La Crosse. Central High School was established in 1907.

La Crosse Central High School has a variety of academics, athletics and activities. Grand Central Station is a varsity level show choir ensemble at Central. Grand Central Station, aka “GCS”, is comprised of 41 members, not including their instrumentalists and backstage crew. Members are selected via auditions. GCS has won 30 grand championships in 37 competitions over the past seven years. In addition, the ensemble has received numerous awards for best vocals, best chorography, and best back-up band. Mr. Mike Esser is the director, Dr. Christopher Werner is the band director, and Mr.Mike Weaver is the choreographer. The junior varsity show choir at La Crosse Central High School is Central Connections. Central Connections consists of 28 singer/dancers and has been directed by Kim Shively for the past 14 years.

Sources:

School Websitehttp://www.lacrosseschools.com/se3bin/clientgenie.cgi

La Crosse NewspaperTribune Staff. "Central show choir wins third title." The La Crosse Tribune 17 Mar 2008 1 Oct 2008 .

Notable alumni

*Don Iverson, professional golfer
*Robert Moevs, composer
*Reuben Trane, President of Trane
*Gregg Underheim, Former member of the Wisconsin State Assembly

External links

* [http://www.rschooltoday.com/se3bin/clientschool.cgi?schoolname=school288 Central High School, La Crosse, Wisconsin]


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