Goshen High School (Indiana)

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Goshen High School is a public high school in Goshen, Indiana, in the United States. The school's athletic teams compete in Class 5A.

[edit] Athletics

The football program at Goshen High School has long and illustrious tradition. The Redskins own two state championship rings from ‘78 & ‘88. 1981 & ‘99 brought home State Runners-up titles. Since 1929 their overall football record is 485 – 191 – 47.

Goshen High School Head Coaches

  • Andy Strati 2003 - 2004 3-17
  • Brad Park 1993 – 2002 81-34
  • Randy Robertson 1985 – 1992 59-3
  • Ken Mirer 1974 – 1984 81-36
  • Frank Houk 1971 – 1973 11-19
  • Bill Doba 1967 – 1970 15-23-1
  • Joe Springer 1963 – 1966 13-24-1
  • Bob Ramsey 1960 – 1962 6-22-1
  • Don Yoder 1946 – 1959 67-64-1
  • Lundy Welborn 1944 – 1945 6-10-1
  • Don Yoder 1942 – 1943 See above
  • Budd Kerr 1940 – 1941 7-8-2
  • Hermie Byer 1929 – 1939 43-51-5

[edit] Music

Goshen High School's band, orchestra and choir compete at the state level. The marching band has had a total of 23 consecutive regional performances, including 14 state competitions before the school's move to Class A in 2001. Goshen High school also has a good Jazz program. They have gotten numerous awards by their players. Including-best soloist, best percussionist, and best overall band. They participate in the ISSMA jazz competitions. The Goshen Winter percussion has placed First at state finals this year. This is their second time winning this championship in only 5 years. They also compete in WGI (winter guard international) they placed Second last year.

[edit] Academics

Goshen High School carries one of the few genetics/ethics courses in Indiana. Marine Biology students go and a trip to the Florida Keys along with other students in the Michiana area.