West High School (Knoxville, Tennessee)

West High School (Knoxville, Tennessee)

West High School is a Professional Development school in the Knox County school district located at 3300 Sutherland Avenue in Knoxville, Tennessee 37919. The school's enrollment of about 1500 continues to grow every year with feeder schools such as Bearden Middle, Northwest Middle, and Holston Middle. With the winning school colors of red and blue, the West High Rebels (including new principal Mr. Greg Roach) and mascot Running Rebel "Rowdy" lead many sports teams to victory in their district. One of the most recent accomplishments of West High is the honor of being ranked among the nation's top schools and has also recently received the "Keep Knoxville Beautiful" award from Knoxville's mayor in 2007.

chool History

West High School opened its doors in 1951 with the closing of Knoxville High School. Along with more high schools: East (now known as Austin-East), South and Fulton. Since its opening West has endured many renovations and additions, the most recent occurring in 2005.

Mission Statement

"To provide opportunities for students to reach their potential through programs that develop the total well being of each individual."

ports and Clubs

West High has a proud tradition of success in many different sports and club competitions. Currently, WHS students have the opportunity to participate in the following sports:Soccer, Rugby, track, Cheerleading, Wrestling, and Golf.

In addition to WHS's many sport teams, the school also offers the following clubs/organizations:
Academic Team, Art Club, Aspire, Band, DECA, Ecology Club, FCCLA, FCA, Foreign Language Club, FBLA, GSA Gay Straight Alliance, Interfaith Club, Junior Classical League, Key Club, Mock Trial, Mu Alpha Theta, National Honor Society, National Junior Honor Society, NJROTC Drill Team, PLUS, Step Team, Student Council, Young Life, Youth Legislature, Y-Teens.

ources

* [http://96.4.97.14/westhigh/index.htm West High's webpage]
* The West High School 2007-2008 Handbook


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