West High School (Utah)

Infobox Secondary school
name = West High School-Salt Lake City

motto = West High, home of Scholars and Champions!
established = 1890
type = Public secondary
grades = (7-8 for ELP), 9–12
students = 2,390 (2005-2006)
faculty =
city = Salt Lake City
state = Utah
country = USA
oversight = Salt Lake City School District (SLCSD)
principal = Margery Parker
mascot = Panther
colors = Red and Black
WIAA conference = Big 8
yearbook =
newspaper = The Red and Black
website = http://west.slc.k12.ut.us/

West High School is the oldest high school in Utah. It was founded in 1890, and it is part of the Salt Lake City School District. It is ranked #1 high school in the State of Utah and #290 in the Nation according to Newsweek Magazine [ [http://www.newsweek.com/id/39380 America's Top Public High Schools | Newsweek Best High Schools | Newsweek.com ] ] . Originally it was called Salt Lake High.

Facilities

West High is located in Salt Lake City, close to downtown, at 300 West and North Temple Street. The main building is still the historical one, and has undergone major restorations. It is surrounded by newer buildings, and the newly updated stadium. West High is easily accessible because it is two blocks away from the TRAX line (Utah's transportation system) and close to a major mall, the Gateway.

Administration

The current principal is Margery Parker, with Dana Bown, Richard Jaramillo, and Ken DeVries as Assistant Principals. [ [http://west.slc.k12.ut.us/index/general_pages/administration.html WHS Administration ] ]

Academics

West High is considered the best public high school in Utah and has a smoothly running International Baccalaureate program and large number of Advanced Placement classes offered. West High students have been known to attend prestigious colleges such as Princeton, Harvard, Stanford, Yale, Princeton, MIT, UPenn, Dartmouth, UC Berkeley, Harvery Mudd, and NYU, among other prestigious universities. The school also receives state-wide recognition for its outstanding debate program, its math and science programs, its clubs, and its teachers.The Supervisory Departments are the following: Community Education, CTE, ELP/AP/IB, ESL/Reading, Family Involvement, Fine Arts, Guidance, Health, Media, PE, Navy JROTC, Science, Social Sciences, Special Education, World Languages,

Faculty and students

In 2007 there were 131 teachers and about 2,390 students. [ [http://www.schooldigger.com/go/UT/schoolrank.aspx Utah State Elementary Schools - UT School Rankings ] ]

West High students have been known to attend prestigious colleges and universities such as Princeton, Harvard, Stanford, Yale, Princeton, MIT, UPenn, Dartmouth, UC Berkeley, Harvery Mudd, and NYU, among others.

Athletics

West High students participate at state tournaments in the following sports, according to the season:
*Fall sports. Cross Country, Football*, Boy's Golf, Soccer-Girls', Tennis- Girls', Volleyball.
*Winter Sports. Basketball-Boys', Basketball -Girls, Wrestling, Swimming.
*Spring Sports. Baseball, Soccer, Softball, Tennis-Boys', Track, Women's Golf.West High has won 21 state football championships 1898-1992 and hold many records in football. Many players and coaches have gone on to major sports programs.

chool sponsored clubs

ASL,Chemistry, Community of Caring Council, Dance Company, DDR/GH Club, DECA, Environmental Club, FBLA, FCCLA, French Club, Geography Olympiad, German Club, HOSA, Journalism (Red & Black newspaper), Jr. National Honor Society, Men's and Women's Lacrosse, Mathcounts, MESA, Mock Trial, Model United Nations, National Art Honor Society, National Honors Society, NJROTC, Salt Lake City Peer Court, Science Club, Science Olympiad, Speech and Debate, TV West, VICA, West High Humanities Club, Westwinds Literary Magazine, Yearbook.The cheerleading program is one of the best in the state of Utah. This years captain Tori Wilson will lead the squad to the state championships. Lilly Martinez and Tina Andino will also be included in the teams success.

Alumni

Prominent West High alumni include:
*Thomas S. Monson, President of the LDS Church.
*Larry H. Miller, prominent businessman, owner of the Utah Jazz.
*Shannon Hale, Class of 1992, young adult author

ee also

*List of high schools in Utah
*List of school districts in Utah

Notes

External links

[http://west.slc.k12.ut.us/ Official website of West High School]