William Horlick High School

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William Horlick High School
Established 1928
Type Public secondary
Students 2,200 Students and 128 teachers (Approx.)
Grades 9–12
Location Racine, Wisconsin, U.S.
Colors Scarlet and Gray
Mascot Rebbie
Yearbook 'Polaris'
Newspaper 'The Herald'
Website http://www.wmhorlick.com

William Horlick High School (also known as "Horlick" or "Racine Horlick" High School) is a public, four-year high school in Racine, Wisconsin with an enrollment of approximately 2,200 students. Its school colors are scarlet and gray. It is a comprehensive public school for grades 9 to 12. It has a long-standing crosstown rivalry with Washington Park High School.

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[edit] History

William Horlick High School was built in 1928 (Additions in 1961) in Racine, Wisconsin, named after William Horlick, patent holder for the first malted milk drink mixing powder, who moved his manufacturing facility to the city in 1875.

[edit] Mission

"To educate students to be responsible, productive and ethical citizens with the skills to think creatively, reason critically, communicate effectively and learn continuously. We will accomplish this in an environment characterized by a progressive and positive attitude, implemented by an exceptional staff in partnership with students, parents and the community."

[edit] Mascot

The school's official mascot is Polaris, the North Star. However, Horlick is probably better known by their unofficial mascot, the Rebel Yeller. The change is rumored to have occurred in the mid-1900s when the boy's basketball coach Russ Rebholz, piloted the Horlick team to a winning season. At that point, the team became known as Reb's Rebels. Since then, there has been controversy over the mascot due to the implications construed by disassociated visual similarities to the Confederate States of America.

[edit] Rebel Fight Song

We are the students of Horlick High
We're proud of all we stand for
Ours is the will to do or die
Our emblem is the North Star
We're all for you at Horlick High
Whatever come what may
H - O - R - L - I - C - K!
We're scarlet and gray!

[edit] Spirit Horn

Cheerleaders: Hey Freshman/Sophomores/Juniors/Seniors !
CLASS: Hey Freshman/Sophomores/Juniors/Seniors !
Cheerleaders: Hey Freshman/Sophomores/Juniors/Seniors !
Class:Freshman/Sophomores/Juniors/Seniors !
Cherleaders: Freshman/Sophomores/Juniors/Seniors !
Class: Freshman/Sophomores/Juniors/Seniors !
All: XXXX (Class year pronounced like eleven.)


Whatever the first crowd says, ie: "Hey Freshman!", everyone else repeats. Same goes for Sophomores, Juniors and Seniors. The goal is to be the loudest crowd.

[edit] Notable Alumni

Laurel Clark, Todd Andreasen

[edit] See also

  • The World's Best Prom: An award-winning documentary and forthcoming feature-length documentary about high school prom in Racine, Wisconsin.

[edit] External links

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