Capital High School (Charleston, West Virginia)

Infobox School
name = Capital High School


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location = 1500 Greenbrier Street
Charleston, West Virginia 25311
district = Kanawha County School District
country = United States
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principal = Clinton H Giles
viceprincipal = Wendy Baily, Susan Young, John Hawley
faculty = 81.5 with over 60% holding advanced degrees(on FTE basis)cite web |url=http://nces.ed.gov/ccd/schoolsearch/school_detail.asp?Search=1&SchoolID=540060001443&ID=540060001443 |title=Capital High School |publisher=National Center for Education Statistics |accessdate=2008-03-26]
ratio = 15.8
enrollment = 1,386
enrollment_as_of = 2007-08
type = Public
grades = 9 to 12
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motto = "Everybody is Somebody at Capital High School."
mascot = Cougars
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colours = Blue and Grey [http://www.maxpreps.com/FanPages/HomeSchool.mxp/SchoolID-3a9cffcf-68ad-41ed-8b6f-b48a8abf3db4 Capital Cougars] . MaxPreps.com. Retrieved on 2008-03-26.] color box|bluecolor box|silver
established = 1989
homepage = [http://www.capitalhigh.org www.capitalhigh.org]

Capital High School is a public high school located in Charleston, West Virginia. It is a modern school, built in 1989 after the consolidation of Charleston High School and Stonewall Jackson High School. Although located in a rural setting, it is typically considered an inner-city school due the majority of its students from an inner-city environment. It has a student population of around 1,300. Capital High School is Kanawha Counties Magnet School for the Performing Arts. It is the only high school in Kanawha County to offer a performing arts class every period of the day. The current principal, Clinton H. Giles, has served in administration for all 19 years of the school's history. The current Director of Bands, Mr. Robert M. "Bob" Scott, has also served for all 19 years of the school's history. Ms. Kathleen Corbett, Choir Director and director of the school's Voices in Perfection (VIP's) Show Choir rounds out the original faculty.

Achievements

Capital High has obtained many awards, including:
1) State Science Bowl champions in 2006 and 2008 and third runner up in 2007. The 2008 winners included Samuel Smith (captain), Joesph Stephenson, Megan Ross, Christian White, and Garrett Maner.
2) S.C.O.R.E.S, a competition involving a multitude of subjects ranging from basic academic subjects to physical conditioning, champions in 2005, 2006, 2007, and 2008. Schools from all over the state participate.
3) First place winners of the Marshall Math Examination in 2007, a three-hour exam using extended reasoning and critical thinking. Schools from West Virginia and the surrounding area participated. The team consisted of Garrett Maner, Samuel Smith, and Christian White. Garrett Maner placed first individually. Capital High competed in the competition again in 2008 and placed third with team members Joseph Stevenson, Samuel Smith, and Christian White.
4) Fourth place state quizbowl team in 2008.
5) First place local ACS (American Chemical Society) Competition winners in 2008.

Phantom Of The Opera Production

In 2007, Capital High was chosen by [http://www.rnhtheatricals.com Rodgers and Hammerstein Theatricals] as one of the 6 pilot schools to perform the play. Starting May 1, the Capital Performing Arts Centre hosted the play for night shows ending May 4, 2008.

Cast:
*The Phantom of the Opera: William Stuck
*Christine Daae: Sarah Pauley
*Raoul, Vicomte de Chagny: Joseph Ta
*Carlotta Giudicelli: Micah Atkinson
*Madame Giry: Erin O'Neil
*Ubaldo Piangi:Edward Frederick
*Meg Giry: Jamiela Isaiah
*Monsieur Firmin: Robert Haddy
*Monsieur Andre: Cameron Burford
*Auctioneer/Fire Chief: Gary Skeens
*Porter/Policeman: Chris Bolar
*Slavemaster ("Hannibal"): Johnny Williams
*Monsieur Reyer: Robbie Hughes
*Monsieur LeFevre: Montana Rock
*Joseph Buquet: Tyler Johnson
*Jeweler ("Il Muto"): Cory Haines
*Hairdresser ("Il Muto"): Timothy Pittman
*Don Attilio ("Il Muto"): Johnny Williams
*Fireman: Brandon Hawkins
*Marksman: Tyler Johnson
*Passarino ("Don Juan Triumphant"): Marty Riley
*Wardrobe Mistress: Anna Poole
*Make-Up Mistress: Ashley Bsharah
*Madame Firmin: Morgan Henson
*Confidante ("Il Muto"): Nicole Sangid
*Female Ensemble: Andrea Perrow, Ashle Branham, Brandye Rispress, Brittany Boyd, Jody Morris, Mrs. Karen Hopkins, Keiara Poindexter, Lakeisha Smith, Mercedes Swayne, Molly Means, Olivia Lester, Mrs. Linda Ayers, Mrs. Wendy Bailey, Mrs. Ann Miller, Mrs. Belinda Halsey-Bell, Mrs. Amber Cardenas, Ms. Michelle McCartney
*Male Ensemble: Anthony Thomas, Brandon Hawkins, Caleb Hardy, Joshua Terpening, Curtis Johnson, Chris Bolar, Johnny Williams, LaRon Willis, Cory Haines, Marty Riley
*Ballet Chorus of Opera Populaire: Jessica George, Anna Poole, Amber Chambers, Taylor Giorgio, Tori Williams, Sierra Myers, Jovon Minimah, Dayna Miller, Laura Pugh, Margaret Wuletich

Production Staff:
*Stage Manager: Hannah Toney
*Assistant Stage Manager/Deck Head: Dylan Adkins
*Lighting Board Operator: Trevor Smith
*Chandelier Operator: Jacob Eppling
*Follow Spot Operators: Phillip Clark, Tori Adkins
*Sound Board Operator Mark Javins
*Stage Crew: Heather Payne, Jenna Tinsley, Adam Bowler, Emily Gibson, Jon Stollings, Robbie Hughes, William Stuck, Stephanie Blizzard, Morgan McLane, Montana Rock
*Box Office Manager: Dawn Atkinson, Wendy Pauley
*Display Boards/Head Shots: Peggy Snyder and Digital Photography Classes
*Poster Design: Kathleen Corbett
*Publicity Coordinator: Kathleen Corbett
*House Managers: Jennifer Nail
*Ushers: Brian Morris, Corey Pence, Carson Duncan, Brittany Hanshew, Thomas Peterson, Emily Mullins, Michael Mitchell, Carly Lasure, Sammi White, Emily Smith, Michael Whitman, Christian Frazie, Sarah Clifford, John Sibray, Danyale Lane, Beth Hudson

Orchestra:
*Conductor: Bob Scott
*Violin: Shiva Shafii-Concert Master, Allison Kessinger, Hilary Keller, Rheana Auvil, Kelli McClanahan
*Viola: Sydney Thornton
*Cello: Hallie Brotherton
*Bass: Eli Namay
*Flute: Gabrielle Bias, Arianna Price
*Clarinet: Kellie Javins, Shante Martin, Kristi Holstein, Joshua Cole
*French Horn: Jarrod Edwards, James McQuerrey, Connor Price, Ashley Smith
*Trumpet: Alexandra Atkinson, Zach Long
*Trombone: Charlie Sloan
*Oboe: Kaitlyn Dyer
*Percussion: Andrew Flanagan, Zackary Mathes
*Keyboards: Elizabeth Pauley

Design Staff:
*Technical Directors: Hannah Toney & Robert Haddy
*Set Designers: Robert Haddy, Christopher Clark
*Lighting Designer: Hannah Toney
*Lighting Assistants: Thomas Peterson, Robbie Hughes
*Scene Shop Foreman: Trevor Smith, Gary Skeens Jr.
*Set and Property Construction Crew: Kris Corbett, Jon Stollings, Robbie Hughes, Dylan Curtis, Richard Belcher, Michael Kushner, Jacob Eplin, Adam Bolar, Caleb Marchal, Brittany Davis, Kaysia Carter, Jamie Spinner, Jessica Macklin, Carson Duncan, Brittany Hanshew, Elizabeth Bumpus, Brittany Clark, Walter Schwab, Tom Whittington, Tze Yap, Robert Grimm, Gabby Haynes, Ariel Hill, Sabrina Kincaid, Dusty Lanham, Carly Lasure, Emilee Murad, John Scohy, Jordan Worthington, Charles Evans, Destiny Burnette, Emily Gibson
*Scene Shop Assistants: Chris Bolar, Montana Rock
*Scenic Painters: Ashley Phillips, Stephanie Blizzard, William Stuck, Emily Bison, Anna Poole, Whitney Wolfe
*Hannibal Poster Design: John Sibray
*Chandelier Electrician: Trevor Smith
*Master Sound Technician: Mark Javins
*Special Effect's Make-Up: Robert Haddy
*Wardrobe Managers: Ann Miller, Amber Cardenas
*Make-Up Manager: Maya Clark
*Make-Up Crew: Megan Barker, Stephanie Blizzard, Dani Davis, Tori Adkins
*Mask Crew: Megan Barker, Stephanie Blizzard, Dani Davis, Ariana Abdalla, Tori Adkins, Cameron Burford, Shannon Edens, Emily Fontabert, Megan Lucas, Morgan Mclane, Krissenda McMahon, Kelli Oldham, Danielle Rosssignol, Allison Sheets, Lauren Stollings
*Hair Designer: Dorothy Haddy
*"'Hair Stylists": Carver Beauty Academy Students: Cortney Elsewick, Kasey Manley, Cara Burford, Jodie Bowen, Tonie Phillips, Amanda Tate, Rachel Thompson-Holley, Tunisia K. Beatty, Tuesdae Mahon, Brittany Jacob, Andrea Moore
*Pyrotechnic Effect Designer: Robert Haddy
*Pyrotechnic Effects Technicians: Trevor Smith, Jon Stollings
*Dressers: Maria Fiorivante, Ashley Phillips
*Individual Costume Construction: Maria Fiorivante: Firmin's Masquerade Costume, Ashley Phillips: Carlotta's Notes Costume, William Stuck: Mask of Red Death, Robbie Hughes: Reyer's Costume, Dawn Atkinson-alterations

Design Team:
*Director/Producer/Vocal Music Director: Kathleen G. Corbett
*Instrumental Music Director: Bob Scott
*Choreographer & Assistant Director: A. Michelle Legg
*Stage Manager, Lighting Designer & Assistant Director: Hannah Toney
*Technical Production & Special Effect Make-Up Designer/Director: Robert Haddy

Costumes by [http://www.illusiveskull.com Illusive Skull]

Performing Arts

Capital High is Kanawha County's Magnet School for the Performing Arts. Offering a class in performing arts every period of the day. These include The Capital High Dance Company, the Capital High Drama Department, the Capital High Theater Department, the Capital High V.I.P.s (Voices In Perfection), the Capital High Show Choir, the Capital High Orchestra, and "The Pride of Capital High" Marching and Concert Band as well as the Capital High Jazz Band, which meets once a week after school and during the club/activity period on Thursdays every other week. Each group has won numerous awards throughout the state of West Virginia.

Members of each performing arts group was involved in the schools production of The Phantom of the Opera.

The Capital High Dance Company, accompanied by the Capital High Jazz Band, was selected to perform at held on April 28, 2008 at the Maier Foundation Performance Hall at the Clay Center for the Arts and Sciences.

The Capital High V.I.P.s and Show Choir have won numerous grand championships since the schools opening in 1989.

The Capital High Orchestra, combined with the South Charleston High School Orchestra, took First Place High School Orchestra and Best Overall Orchestra at Music in the Parks competition. They have also been invited to the 2009 National Orchestra Festival held March 18-21 in Atlanta, Georgia.

"The Pride of Capital High" Marching Band has won over 60 grand championships since the schools opening in 1989. "The Pride of Capital High" along with the seven other public high schools in Kanawha County, compete in the Daily Mail Kanawha County Majorette and Band Festival held every year at the end of September. 2007 was the 61st anniversary of the festival. 2007 marked the tenth win for the band at the festival and also marked the Class of 2008 the first class in the schools history to have won the festival all of their high school years, that's including when the school had grades 10 to 12. In 2008 the band won the festival again and became the first band since 1984 to have won the festival five consecutive times and it also made Capital High the only school to have won the festival eleven times. In the 2006-2007 academic school year, "The Pride of Capital High" went undefeated, with a 5-0 winning streak, the first time the band went undefeated. The band has also performed numerous times out of the state including Walt Disney World, Universal Studios, Epcot Center, on Big Red Boat Cruise Line, Royal Caribbean Cruise Line, the 2005 Chicago State Street Thanksgiving Day Parade, and the Indianapolis 500. The band has also performed for former Vice-President Al Gore, numerous times for the governors of West Virginia, and most recently for Senator Hillary Clinton. The Concert Band has received superior ratings at the Region IV High School Adjudications since the schools opening in 1989.

Every year, Capital High students have been selected, by audition, to be in one of several honors groups including, the West Virginia All-State Chorus, the West Virginia All-State Orchestra, the West Virginia All-State Band, the Kanawha County All-County Chorus, the Kanawha County All-County Orchestra, the Kanawha County All-County Band, the Kanawha County All-County Jazz Band, the WVU Honor Band, the WVU Honor Orchestra, the Virginia Tech Honor Band, as well as other honors groups throughout West Virginia.

Sports

Capital High offers a number of sports throughout the fall, winter, and spring seasons.

Fall Sports:
*Cross Country
*Football
*Soccer Boys
*Soccer Girls
*Volleyball
*Golf
*BaseballWinter Sports:
*Boys Basketball
*Girls Basketball
*Swimming
*WrestlingSpring Sports:
*Baseball
*Softball
*Tennis
*Track & Field

Alma Mater

This is Capital High Schools Alma Mater.

"Traditions born from two great schools, we've made both proud today;"

"with standards high, a place where all boldly find their own special way."

"Oh, Alma Mater, Oh, Alma Mater, we sing,"

"Of thee we proudly sing our praise to thee."

"Oh, we'll give our best through all the years with hearts held high for you."

"Oh, Capital, our Capital, the silver, the silver, the gray and blue."

"With joyful hearts we sing our praise to the silver gray and blue."

"We stand as one to proudly raise our pledge of faith so true."

"Oh, Alma Mater, Oh, Alma Mater, we sing of thee;"

"We proudly sing our praise to thee."

"Oh, we'll give our best through all the years with hearts held high for you."

"Oh, Capital, our Capital, the silver, the silver, the gray and blue."

School Statistics

WESTEST Results

"Scale: % proficient or above"

2006 No Child Left Behind (NCLB) Reading Statistics:

Enrollment Statistics

Source: CCD Public school data 2005-2006 school year

Enrollment by Grade

Free Lunch Eligable: 400Reduced-price Lunch Eligable: 64

2008 Presidential Campaign

On Wednesday, March 19, 2008, New York Senator Hillary Rodham Clinton selected Capital as her first high school to visit. The school received national recognition and was featured in pictures on the AOL.com homepage. [cite news |author=Tom Searis |title=Clinton campaign visits Charleston |url=http://wvgazette.com/News/200803190650 |work=The Charleston Gazette |date=March 20 2008 |accessdate=2008-03-26] [cite news|author=Gil McClanahan |title=Capital High School Students Get A Taste Of Politics |url=http://wowktv.com/story.cfm?func=viewstory&storyid=36234 |publisher=WOWK-TV |date=March 19 2008 |accessdate=2008-03-26]

References

* Clinton Campaign: Hillary Clinton

External links

* [http://www.capitalhigh.org Official Website]

Sources

* [http://www.capitalhigh.org Capital High School Website]
* [http://www.greatschools.net/modperl/browse_school/wv/366 greatschools™]
* [http://www.city-data.com/school/capital-high-school-wv.html City-Data.com]
* [http://nces.ed.gov/ccd/schooLSearch/school_detail.asp?Search=1&InstName=Capital+High&Zip=25302&Miles=15&SchoolType=1&SchoolType=2&SchoolType=3&SchoolType=4&SpecificSchlTypes=all&IncGrade=-1&LoGrade=-1&HiGrade=-1&ID=540060001443 National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept. of Education]