East High School (Columbus, Ohio)

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East High School is a public high school located on the near east side of Columbus, Ohio. It is a part of Columbus City Schools.

Currently the school is being renovated and classes are being held at former North High School (On Arcadia). The school is currently called "East High School at North High School on Arcadia". Classes were moved there starting the 2006-2007 school year. Construction is expected to take two years. The actual East High School building is expected to reopen starting the 2008-2009 school year. Construction is underway as of October, 2007.

The school colors are Orange and Black. The school nickname is the Tigers.
Famous Alumni:

Philip Michael Thomas of Miami Vice fame.
Bernie Casey NFL player, actor.
James Thurber American Literary Figure.
Granville Waiters NBA player.
Chic Harley Ohio State University Stadium is "The House That Harley Built".
Ed Ratleff College Basketball All-American and NBA performer,
Dwight "Bo" Lamar College Basketball All-American and NBA performer,
Chuckie Williams College Basketball All-American and NBA performer,