West Chester East High School
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| West Chester East High School | |
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| West Chester, Pennsylvania, United States | |
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| Principal | Dr. Richard Dunlap |
| Students | about 1300[1] |
| Type | High School |
| Grades | 9-12 |
| Athletics | Pennsylvania Interscholastic Athletic Association |
| Mascot | Viking |
| Established | 1973[2] |
| Homepage | official website |
West Chester East High School, home of the Vikings, is a four-year high school located in Chester County, Pennsylvania. It is one of three high schools in the West Chester Area School District. The core curriculum of English, Social Studies, Mathematics, and Science is offered on four levels (academic, honors, seminar and advanced placement) for college-bound students. English Literacy and Math Concepts courses are offered for less proficient students as well as basic-level courses in Social Studies and Science. The Standards level classes in math are designed for students who need improvement on PSSA and Benchmark tests. They integrate technology by using computers to master skills. Language classes include Spanish, French, German, Latin, Italian, and ESL (English as a second language).[3]
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[edit] Location
East High School is located in the beautiful area of southeast Pennsylvania, on the border of East and West Goshen Townships. East is one of three high schools in the West Chester Area School District. It is on Ellis Lane and Paoli Pike, connected to Fugett Middle School. The two schools share parking lots, athletic fields, and even a hallway.
[edit] Awards and Rankings
[edit] National Honors
- 2008 DECA- 24 National Competitors, 4 finalists, 1 National First Place
- 2008 Academic Team - National Quarter-finalists
- 2007 DECA - National Second Place Winner
- 2006 DECA - First place, five finalists, seven awards
- 2004 Academic Team - National Champions
- 2003 Science Bowl - National Champions
- 2002 Science Bowl - National Champions
[edit] State Honors
- 2008 Boys Ice Hockey- State "A" Champions
- 2007 Girls Lacrosse- State Champions
- 2007 Baseball- PA State Quarter finalists
- 2006 Girls Lacrosse- State Runner up
- 2005 Baseball - State Finalists
- 2005 Swim Team - 3rd Place, States
- 2005 Boys' Cross Country - State Champions
- 2004 Boys' Soccer - State Runner-Up
- 2004 Cheerleading - 3rd Place, States
- 2003 Baseball - State Champions
- 2003 Swim Team - 3rd Place, States
- 1993 Girls' Swimming - State Champions
- 1988 Boys' Lacrosse - Undefeated State Champions
- 1986 Boys' Soccer - State Runner-Up
[edit] Ches-Mont League and District Honors
- 2007-2008 Boys Ice Hockey- ICSHL League Champions and Flyer's Cup "A" Champions
- 2008 Boys Tennis - League Champions
- 2007 Boys Tennis - League Champions
- 2007 Baseball- League Champions, District Champions
- 2006 Boys Tennis - League Champions
- 2006 Football- League Champions, District Playoff Finalists
- 2005 Softball- League Champions
- 2005 Baseball- League Champions
- 2004 Baseball-League Champions
- 2004 Softball- League Champions
- 2003 Baseball-League Champions
- 1999 Academic Competition Team - District Champions
- 1988 Boys' Lacrosse - League Champions
- 1987 Boys' Lacrosse - League Champions
- 1986 Boys' Soccer - League Champions
- 1985 Boys' Soccer - League Champions
- 1984 Boys' Soccer - League Champions
[edit] Music Department
- 2008 Concert Choir - First Place at Virginia Beach Music Festival including Best Accompanist for Michelle Saddic on piano
- 2008 Marching Band - First Place at Virginia Beach Music Festival
- 2008 Jazz Band - First Place at Virginia Beach Music Festival including Best Soloist for Doug Friese
[edit] Mission Statement
| “ | At East High School, we continue our journey toward increased cultural awareness. Our goal is to learn and to become more aware of the larger world which brings traditions and customs to our school family—students, teachers, staff, and administrators.We do our best to do our best at any cost. Through continued cultural awareness, we will respect and appreciate our diversity and recognize that each heritage makes an important contribution to our community. [4] | ” |
[edit] Construction Project
W.C. East began a construction project in 2003, which ended on October 27th, 2006. The construction involved a huge redevelopment of the entire school interior and campus. Additions were made for a science wing, new gymnasium, new lockers and an auditorium addition. Also, new sports fields, including 43 acres used for all-purpose fields, were built to enhance the athletic programs. Harold Zimmerman Stadium was renovated to include a state of the art track and artificial turf field. The interior was renovated, including new music rooms, a new full size cafeteria, an overhauled auditorium, and a new television studio for the school's TV program. The project is now officially completed.
[edit] WVIK
WVIK is East's in-house, student run television station. They broadcast a live 10 minute long show to the entire student body every morning. The show airs at 7:35, and runs until the culmination of homeroom at 7:45. Two news anchors announce the school's news each morning with a short current events segment presented by a fellow student. [5] They strive to provide accurate and up to date school announcement, weather, sports, and news.
[edit] History
WVIK has been on air for 10 seasons.
[edit] Staff
Ali Bowers, the school's video production teacher and yearbook committee (also known as Valhalla) leader.
[edit] On Air
[edit] Anchors for the 2007-08 School Year
- Milon Volk (2009)
- Rachel Bussom (2011)
- Christina Woodson (2009)
- Alexandra Peck (2008)
- Austin Leathers (2008)
- Ethan Paulin (2008)
- James Park (2008)
- Emily Nacey (2010)
- Benjamin Ahearn (2011)
- Bianca Morales (2008)
- Myles Federico (2009)
- Joey Lovell (2008)
- Walt Rogers (2008)
[edit] News
- Jackie Guo (2010)
- Carolyn Wegmann (2008)
[edit] Weather
- Courtney Marabella (2010)
[edit] Sports
- Kevin Janiec (2009)
[edit] Radio DJ
- Kevin Triglia
[edit] Production
- Senior Director: Scott Fussey (2008)
- Senior Producer: Joey Lovell (2008)
- Director: Joe Amodei (2009)
- Control Room Manager: Laura Nugent (2008)
- Audio: Kevin Triglia (2008)
- Floor Managers: Mitchell Smith (2008)
- Floor Technition: Kevin Compton (2011)
- Floor Technition: Kirsten Seagers (2011)
- Technical Director: Mike Allard (2009)
- Technical Director: Mike Marabella (2009)
- Graphics: Joanie Guyer (2011)
- Teleprompter: Gabby DiMarco (2011)
- Tape Op: Jenna Miller (2011)
[edit] Notable Alumni
- Leonard Tehrani, Anchor, WCOJ Radio-West Chester, Owner, ERA Excellence Real Estate
- Matt Schaub, NFL quarterback, Houston Texans
- Bam Margera, professional skateboarder and actor
- Kyle Gallner, Actor
- Josh Grigsby, drummer of the band 4 gays and a lazy eye
- Bobby Horsey, high school All-American and professional lacrosse player, Philadelphia Barrage
