McKeesport Area High School
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| McKeesport Area High School | |
| School type | Public |
|---|---|
| Established | 1884 |
| District | McKeesport Area School District |
| Grades | 9–12 |
| Principal | Harry A Bauman |
| Students | 2,261 |
| Colors | Red and Blue |
| Mascot | Tiger |
| Location | 1960 Eden Park Blvd, McKeesport, Pennsylvania |
| Information | (412) 664-3650 |
| Website | McKeesport Area High School |
McKeesport Area High School is a public high school located in McKeesport, Pennsylvania, in the United States.
The school, which is located at 1960 Eden Park Boulevard, serves students from Dravosburg, McKeesport, South Versailles, Versailles, and White Oak.
The school is a member of the Mon Valley Education Consortium; which is a member of the Public Education Network.
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[edit] History
The very first building to be designated solely as a high school in McKeesport was located on Shaw Ave. In 1916, McKeesport Technical High School, also known as ""Tech High"" opened on 1600 Cornell St. (back then, it was just a part of the Evan's Family Homestead). In 1961, the high school was relocated to its current location. The new building was adjacent to the McKeesport Vocational School located on 3600 O'Neil Boulevard. The two bulidings were used jointly for a variety of high school coursework. In 2000, the 1960 Eden Park Blvd. building (also known as ""South Hall"") housed all 9-12 grade non-vocational classes. In 2003, additions to the physical plant enabled the vocational programs to also relocate. ""North Hall" was renamed Founders' Hall and housed 7-8 grade.
The school has been named McKeesport High School, McKeesport Technical High School, McKeesport Senior High School, McKeesport Area Senior High School, and its current name, McKeesport Area High School.
[edit] Academic and athletic honors
- 2005:
- 1998:
- WPIAL AAAA Girls Basketball Champions.
- 1995:
- WPIAL AAAA Boys Basketball Champions.
- 1994:
- 1963:
- WPIAL Baseball Champions.
- 1955:
- WPIAL Baseball Champions.
- 1953:
- WPIAL Baseball Champions.
- 1945:
- WPIAL Baseball Champions.
[edit] Notable alumni
- Swintayla Cash - WNBA Detroit Shock team member; Olympian.
- Mike Logan - NFL Pittsburgh Steelers football player.
- Brandon Short - NFL New York Giants football player.
- Russell Stuvaints - NFL Pittsburgh Steelers football player.
[edit] Athletics
McKeesport Area High School competes in the Pennsylvania Interscholastic Athletic Association (PIAA). It also is a member of the Western Pennsylvania Interscholastic Athletic League (WPIAL).
- Baseball
- Basketball
- Cross Country
- Cheerleading
- Golf
- Football
- Soccer
- Softball (Girls')
- Swimming
- Tennis
- Track
- Volleyball
- Wrestling
[edit] Organizations
The school's numerous and varied organizations include:
- Bowling Club
- Chess Club
- Children's Play
- Color Guard
- Culinary Arts Club
- Cultural Diversity Club
- Environmental Club
- Foreign Language Club
- Future Business Leaders of America
- Future Nurses of America
- Dance Team
- Heritage Club
- Indoor Percussion Ensemble
- Interact Club
- Literary Magazine
- Model United Nations
- Musical
- P.A.W.S.S.
- P.E.P.P.
- National Honor Society
- Powderpuff Football
- PTSA
- Red & Blue Newspaper
- Senior Class
- Skills U.S.A.
- Speech Club
- Stage Crew
- Senior Council
- Vision Club
- Students Against Driving Drunk/Drug Awareness Committee S.A.D.D.
- Winter Guard
- Yearbook (Yough-A-Mon)
- Orchestra
- Band
- Choir
- Theatre Arts
[edit] Alma mater
The Red & Blue Words and Music by Mr. Douglas A. Smith. Music revisal byy Edwin P. Shiner.
Hail, Alma Mater's colors proudly flying,
Red and Blue, we pledge to thee our love
Dearer to us than crimson's deep or purple.
Guide of our way, as true as stars above.
Chorus:
Though some love the blue and gray,
And others a gleam of gold;
The flash of the green or silvery sheen,
Displayed when the flags unfold:
Whatever the shade may be
That keeps others brave and true:
Though colors are many - You'll not find that any
Compare with the Red and Blue!
Emblem we love, thy colors softly blended,
Speak of the life that all our sons must share;
Red for the sun whose beams are shining on us,
Blue for the sky, so bright and so fair.
(Chorus)
