West Chester East High School

Infobox School2
name = West Chester East High School


established = 1973 [ [http://www.wcasd.k12.pa.us/renovations/east_update12.htm East Project ] ]
type = High School
grades = 9-12
head_name = Principal
head = Dr. Richard Dunlap
city = West Chester
state = Pennsylvania
country = United States
students = about 1300 [ [http://schools.wcasd.net/East/default_files/Page795.htm about east ] ]
athletics = Pennsylvania Interscholastic Athletic Association
school_colors = Red, Yellow, and Black
mascot = Viking
website = [http://schools.wcasd.net/East/ official website]

seealso|East High School "for schools of the same name"

West Chester East High School, home of the Vikings, is a four-year high school located in Chester County, Pennsylvania. It is one of three high schools in the West Chester Area School District. The core curriculum of English, Social Studies, Mathematics, and Science is offered on four levels (academic, honors, seminar and advanced placement) for college-bound students. English Literacy and Math Concepts courses are offered for less proficient students as well as basic-level courses in Social Studies and Science. The Standards level classes in math are designed for students who need improvement on PSSA and Benchmark tests. They integrate technology by using computers to master skills. Language classes include Spanish, French, German, Latin, Italian, and ESL (English as a second language). [ [http://schools.wcasd.net/East Home ] ]

Location

East High School is located in the beautiful area of southeast Pennsylvania, on the border of East and West Goshen Townships. East is one of three high schools in the West Chester Area School District. It is on Ellis Lane and Paoli Pike, connected to Fugett Middle School. The two schools share parking lots, athletic fields, and even a hallway.

Awards and Rankings

National Honors

*2008 DECA- 24 National Competitors, 4 finalists, 1 National First Place
*2008 Academic Team - National Quarter-finalists
*2007 DECA - National Second Place Winner
*2006 DECA - First place, five finalists, seven awards
*2004 Academic Team - National Champions
*2003 Science Bowl - National Champions
*2002 Science Bowl - National Champions

tate Honors

*2008 Boys Ice Hockey- State "A" Champions
*2007 Girls Lacrosse- State Champions
*2007 Baseball- PA State Quarter finalists
*2006 Girls Lacrosse- State Runner up
*2005 Baseball - State Finalists
*2005 Swim Team - 3rd Place, States
*2005 Boys' Cross Country - State Champions
*2004 Boys' Soccer - State Runner-Up
*2004 Cheerleading - 3rd Place, States
*2003 Baseball - State Champions
*2003 Swim Team - 3rd Place, States
*1993 Girls' Swimming - State Champions
*1988 Boys' Lacrosse - Undefeated State Champions
*1986 Boys' Soccer - State Runner-Up

Ches-Mont League and District Honors

*2007-2008 Boys Ice Hockey- ICSHL League Champions and Flyer's Cup "A" Champions
*2008 Boys Tennis - League Champions
*2007 Boys Tennis - League Champions
*2007 Baseball- League Champions, District Champions
*2006 Boys Tennis - League Champions
*2006 Football- League Champions, District Playoff Finalists
*2005 Softball- League Champions
*2005 Baseball- League Champions
*2004 Baseball-League Champions
*2004 Softball- League Champions
*2003 Baseball-League Champions
*1999 Academic Competition Team - District Champions
*1988 Boys' Lacrosse - League Champions
*1987 Boys' Lacrosse - League Champions
*1986 Boys' Soccer - League Champions
*1985 Boys' Soccer - League Champions
*1984 Boys' Soccer - League Champions

Music Department

*2008 Concert Choir - First Place at Virginia Beach Music Festival including Best Accompanist for Michelle Saddic on piano
*2008 Marching Band - First Place at Virginia Beach Music Festival
*2008 Jazz Band - First Place at Virginia Beach Music Festival including Best Soloist for Doug Friese

Mission Statement

Construction Project

W.C. East began a construction project in 2003, which ended on October 27th, 2006. The construction involved a huge redevelopment of the entire school interior and campus. Additions were made for a science wing, new gymnasium, new lockers and an auditorium addition. Also, new sports fields, including 43 acres used for all-purpose fields, were built to enhance the athletic programs. Harold Zimmerman Stadium was renovated to include a state of the art track and artificial turf field. The interior was renovated, including new music rooms, a new full size cafeteria, an overhauled auditorium, and a new television studio for the school's TV program. The project is now officially completed.

Notable Alumni

*Matt Schaub, NFL quarterback, Houston Texans
*Bam Margera, Actor, Skateboarder (attended but did not graduate)
*Kyle Gallner, Actor
*Josh Grigsby, drummer of the band Houston Calls
*Bobby Horsey, high school All-American and professional lacrosse player, Philadelphia Barrage
*Stanley D. Tunnell, Jr. Comedian/ actor

References

External links

* [http://www.wcasd.net WCASD homepage]
* [http://schools.wcasd.net/East/ East home]