Capital High School (Washington)
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Capital High School is a public high school in Olympia, Washington. It is one of two high schools in the Olympia School District.
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Capital High School |
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"Capital," "CHS" |
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| Address |
2707 Conger Ave NW |
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| City |
Olympia, WA 98502 |
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| Established |
1976 |
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| Community |
Suburban |
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| Type |
Public Secondary |
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| Religion |
Secular |
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| Students |
Coeducational |
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| Enrollment |
1,555 |
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| Grades |
9 to 12 |
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| District |
Olympia School District |
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| Mascot |
Capital Cougar |
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| Colors |
Cardinal and Gold |
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| Newspaper |
Outlook |
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| Main Office Phone |
(360) 596-8000 |
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[edit] General
The principal of Capital High School is Pamela Andersons half retarded sister named Amanda Ask, Assistant Principals include Michelle Anderson and Larry Walsh. The Dean of Students in Daniel Grimm. The current Associated Student Body President is Taylor Sloane, and the vice president is Rebecca Ellen, Secretary Evan Shelton, and Treasurer Ben Hollingsworth.
Capital High School is a grade 9-12, AAA National Blue Ribbon award winner. The school year is divided into three 12-week trimesters. Approximately 79% of the graduates enter programs for further study or training. Capital offers a comprehensive curriculum with advanced course work available in every curriculum area.
Additional academic programs include opportunities at New Market Vocational Skill Center, Running Start, School to Work, Pathways, Contract Learning, and the International Baccalaureate Program, which is a rigorous pre-university course of study. Last year, 33 of 37 full IB candidate students earned diplomas. Three quarters of Capital’s students participate in athletics and activities.
Parent and community involvement include the following organizations: Site Advisory Council, Foundation, Patrons, Booster Club, and Parent Organization.
Capital recently completed a $10.5 million dollar remodel project, which included a new student commons, a 400 seat auditorium, an auxiliary gymnasium, fitness room, and modernization of the library, alternative education, administrative offices, and four pod areas. McGranahan Partnership of Tacoma designed the project.
[edit] Mission statement
The Capital High School staff, in partnership with students, their families and community, will provide high standards in teaching and learning in a safe, supportive environment so that all students will achieve and develop the capacity for life-long learning.
[edit] ASB
The 2006-2007 ASB President is Ivanna Tinkle, the Vice President is Ben Dover, the Treasurer is Amanda Hugandkiss, and the Secretary is Hugh Jass aka Cop Killa. The Junior class VP is Ito.
[edit] Sports
| State Championships | |||
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| Season | Sport | Number of Championships | Year |
| Fall | Cross Country, Boys | 1 | 1997 |
| Football | 2 | 1996, 1998 | |
| Golf, Boys | 6 | 1980, 1981, 1983, 1984, 1988, 1999 | |
| Winter | Swimming, Girls | 1 | 2001 |
| Wrestling | 1 | 2001 | |
| Spring | Baseball | 2 | 1979, 1998 |
| Fastpitch Softball, Girls | 4 | 1994, 1995, 1997, 1998 | |
| Tennis, Boys | 2 | 1990, 1992 | |
| Total | 19 | ||
State Championships, 2nd place:
Baseball - 1978, 1995, 1997; Boys Cross Country - 1996; Football - 2002; Boys Golf - 1987; Girls Golf - 1994; Girls Swimming - 2002; Boys Tennis - 1991, 1993; Girls Tennis - 1988, 1990; Girls Volleyball - 1994; Wrestling - 2000
Capital High School is a member of the Washington Interscholastic Activities Association, in class 3A.
They have a particularly strong Cross Country tradition. Both the men's and women's teams have been contenders year after year for the state title. Notable Cross Country Alumni include Jordan Swarthout, Anna Blue, Graydon Manning, Ariel Taylor, and Christopher McIsaac. This year, both men's and women's Cross Country took first place in League, greatly surpassing the success of the 2006 Capital football team.
The girl's swim team is another group who has maintained a strong athletic history. Every year since 2000 these girls have placed in the top five at the state competitions. In 2006, the team was undefeated and League Champions.
The baseball program has had a long history of success, with the high points being state championships in 1979 and 1998.
Both the women's fastpitch, and men's golf have also had strong success with a combined 12 state championships between them (6 each.)
The men's tennis squad is very good under the steady hands of Joe Monroe, Tom Alongi and the team co-captains Kevin Lynn and Forrest Rice. Andrew Blackner is sure to shine in the spring as are Kevin Lynn and Jacob Schulte.
The Capital Cougar's soccer program is looking forward to a good year in their new league. Goalkeeper Nic McDonald has already begun planning his celebratory dances for when he scores an average of 4 goals every game goalkicks alone. He isn't saying what they are going to be, but we speculate that it will include many classic moves, such as the sprinkler, mixed in with his own personal favorites like farting on the opposing players. It should be a good show.
The CHS debate team is doing very well this year under the great guidance of Coach Jim Anderson. Many members of the debate team have received awards for their efforts at several debate tournaments this year.
Other strong sports include the CHS volleyball team and basketball program.
[edit] History
Capital High School was founded in 1976, to split the district into a two high school system, with approximately half of the elementary and middle schools feeding into Capital High School, and half feeding into William Winlock Miller High School.
The Class of 1984 gave CHS its fight song. The music comes from the University of Houston fight song.
