Westlake High School (California)
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Westlake Village, California,  United States |
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| School district | Conejo Valley Unified School District |
| Principal | Ron Lipari |
| Enrollment |
2,411 [1] |
| Faculty | 94[1] |
| Type | Public |
| Grades | 9-12 |
| Campus | Suburban |
| Mascot | Warrior |
| Color(s) | Blue Orange White |
| Established | 1978 |
| Homepage | Westlake High School |
Westlake High School is a public high school in Westlake Village, California, hosting grades 9-12. It is one of four high schools in the Conejo Valley Unified School District, and consistently has significantly above average API and SAT scores. Its mascot is the warrior; although previously a Native American Indian warrior, the logo was changed to a simple "W" and spear in order to prevent discrimination. Its school colors are blue, orange, and white. Founded in 1978 and currently headed by principal and head of the janitorial staff Ron Lipari. It has expanded to its current size of over 2,400 students.
The first graduating class was the class of 1980. The first principal was Mr. William Albers. All students entering Westlake High School in 1978 signed a charter, which sits in the office today. Middle schools that feed into Westlake include Colina Middle School and Los Cerritos Middle School.
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[edit] Extracurricular activities
Extracurricular activities include journalism, yearbook, marching band, a variety of band and orchestra classes including a full symphony orchestra, choir, art classes, student government, and theatre. The popular Blink-182 video, Josie, was also filmed on the campus of Westlake High School. The choir program at Westlake High School is among one of the foremost in the nation and its band typically ranks very high at competition.
[edit] Students
Native Americans/Alaska Native: 14 ( 0.5 %)
Asian/Pacific Islander: 234 ( 8 %)
Hispanic: 322 ( 11 %)
African American: 47 ( 1 %)
White: 1687 ( 78.5 %)
Unspecified: 0 ( 0 %)
Total Students(2005 - 2006*): 2331 Student/Teacher Ratio: 25.1
- This is the most current data available from the U.S. Dept of Education
[edit] Athletics
The Westlake Warriors boast one of the most prestigious athletic programs in the CVUSD. Athletics at Westlake High School include football, basketball, cross country, track, swimming, water polo, wrestling, baseball, softball, tennis, golf, soccer, cheerleading, and dance.
The cross country team consistently ranks extraordinary and always strives for the absolute best. [2] Joe and Sheryl Snyder having been coaching the team for over 13 years. Joe has degrees in kinisieology and exercise physiology and has coached many athletes to all-league, county and CIF performances.
Troy Burns, another important cross country coach, is known for appearing at every single section of the course for every runner. He has been with Westlake for 9 years, 3 prior years with Nordhoff High in Ojai. He has been a member of coaching staffs that have been to 6 state finals (3 with Westlake), 3 state champions, and 9 consecutive CIF Finals (6 with Westlake). His past running accomplishments include: All Ventura County, 3 time All Channel League, and member of 3 undefeated Channel League Champion Teams at Buena High School. [3]
The football team, known within the organization as the "Band of Brothers", is usually not ranked in the top 25 but ranked in the top 100 in California. Their first football CIF title came in 1999 (13-1 record, having only lost one game by one point) under head coach Jim Benkert and the team has since repeated as champions in 2003 (14-0). Coach Benkert has continually anchored the team and as a result, the Warriors have usually been close to the Marmonte League title. Although Westlake's soccer team has won the Marmonte League title several times (most recently in 2006), they have not had the same luck in CIF competition, losing in the semis in 2005 and 2006. The boys' varsity tennis team won the CIF in 2006, going 16-0.[citation needed]
[edit] Notable alumni
- James D. Power IV, Executive of International Operations at J.D. Power and Associates
- Matt Franco, retired professional baseball player
- Cobi Jones, retired professional soccer player
- Mike Lieberthal, retired professional baseball player
- Billy Miller, professional football player
- Jesse Money, singer
- Tahj Mowry, actor
- Mike Nickeas, professional baseball player
- Mike Seidman, professional football player
- Gary Wellman[4]
- Charlie Wi, professional golfer [5]
- Eric Wynalda, retired professional soccer player
[edit] References
- ^ a b California Department of Education - Dataquest
- ^ WHS. Mt. Sac Invitational 10/20/2007 2.91Miles. Retrieved on 2008-03-15.
- ^ WHS. Coaching Staff. Retrieved on 2008-03-15.
- ^ Terry Hess (1990-09-14). USC's balanced attack led by Marinovich. The Daily Collegian, Pennsylvania State University. Retrieved on 2008-03-11.
- ^ Bob Buttitta (2008-02-18). Charlie Wi has another solid showing. Ventura County Star. Retrieved on 2008-02-28.
