Elizabeth Forward High School

Elizabeth Forward High School

Elizabeth Forward High School is a four-year comprehensive public high school located in Elizabeth, Pennsylvania, as part of the Elizabeth Forward School District. The current principal is Dr. David Bowlin. [ [http://www.efsd.net/highschool.html E. F. High School ] ]

Location

Elizabeth Forward School District is composed of the Borough of Elizabeth, and the townships of Elizabeth and Forward. Located just south of the city of Pittsburgh, the district lies between the Youghiogheny River and Monongahela River valleys in the southernmost region of Allegheny County [ [http://www.efsd.net/about.html About E.F ] ] .

Communities of Elizabeth Township include Greenock, Mount Vernon, Boston, Buena Vista, Industry, Blaine Hill Blythedale, and Victory.

Bordering areas include McKeesport, Pleasant Hills, Belle Vernon, West Mifflin, Jefferson Borough, West Elizabeth, and North Versailles.

Athletics

School sponsored athletics include [ [http://www.efsd.net/athletics.html Athletics ] ] Fall Sports
*Cross Country
*Extreme Chess
*Jim Tyrone Fan Club
*Cheerleading
*Football
*Golf
*Soccer
*Volleyball

Winter Sports
*Basketball
*Hockey
*Extreme Chess
*Indoor Track
*Swimming/Diving
*Wrestling

Spring Sports
*Baseball
*Extreme Chess
*Track & Field
*Softball

Rivalries

Elizabeth Forward has several rivalries with other local school districts. The most notable rivalry is with Thomas Jefferson High School. This rivalry is fueled through nearly every sport. Another major rivalry is with Belle Vernon Area High School. Other minor rivalries that have died down include West Mifflin Area High School and Keystone Oaks High School.

Notable Alumni

*Bill Robinson, former right fielder for the Pittsburgh Pirates, New York Yankees and Philadelphia Phillies. [ [http://www.efalumni.org/ Elizabeth Forward Alumni and Friends Association ] ]
*Tom DeRosa, former pre-season punter for the Pittsburgh Steelers. [ [http://www.efalumni.org/ Elizabeth Forward Alumni and Friends Association ] ]
*Michael DeCourcy, former co-host of the NBA Draft and NCAA tournament coverage. [ [http://www.efalumni.org/ Elizabeth Forward Alumni and Friends Association ] ]
*Greg Paterra, former running back for the Atlanta Falcons, Detroit Lions, and Buffalo Bills. [ [http://www.pittsburghlive.com/x/valleyindependent/editorial/s_458022.html New Hall members deserve the honor - PittsburghLIVE.com ] ]
*Pete Rostosky, former offensive lineman for the Pittsburgh Steelers. [ [http://www.post-gazette.com/sports/other/20030723where0723p4.asp Where are they now? Pete Rostosky ] ]
*Brian Holton, former MLB pitcher for the Baltimore Orioles [ [http://thebaseballcube.com/players/H/Brian-Holton.shtml Brian Holton Statistics - The Baseball Cube ] ] and the Los Angeles Dodgers.
*David Levdansky

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