Berkshire High School (Burton, Ohio)

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Berkshire High School is a public high school in Burton, Ohio. It is the only high school in the Berkshire School District. Its mascot is the badger. Prior to its serving the Claridon Township, Geauga County, Ohio, and Troy Township, Geauga County, Ohio, communities (in addition to Burton), it was known as Burton High School and its mascot was the maple leaf. The current location of Berkshire High School is the former residence of Seabury Ford, governor of Ohio. Unlike most American high schools, Berkshire High School is composed of grades seven through twelve.

Contents 1 Elementary School Closings 2 State Championships 3 Famous Alumni 4 External links 5 Notes and references

[edit] Elementary School Closings

• Claridon Elementary School- 2005
• Troy Elementary School- 2007

[edit] State Championships

• Larry Wilson 1968 Shotputter

 Dan Taylor discus 

• Sean Keyes 2003 Wrestling State Champ at 119 pounds
• Bryce Freeman 2006 Wrestling State Champ at 119 pounds
• Travis Porter 2008 Wrestling State Champ at 215 pounds; also went undefeated at 42-0
• No athletic team has ever won a State Championship; only individual athletes

[edit] Famous Alumni

• Dan Taylor, shotputter
• Jason Ream, runner
• Justin Sherman, actor
• Nick Gingerich, engineer

[edit] External links

• District Website

[edit] Notes and references