Eastmoor Academy (Columbus, Ohio)

Eastmoor Academy
Address
417 South Weyant Avenue
Columbus, Ohio, (Franklin County), 43213
 United States
Information
Type Public, Coeducational high school
School district Columbus City Schools
Superintendent Gene Harris[1]
Principal Alesia Gillison[1]
Grades 9-12
Color(s) Red, White and Blue [1]             
Athletics conference Columbus City League[1]
Team name Warriors[1]
Accreditation(s) North Central Association of Colleges and Schools [2]
Athletic Director Anthony Brown[1]
Website

Eastmoor Academy is a public high school located on the east side of Columbus, Ohio. It is part of Columbus City Schools.

Eastmoor Academy was formerly known as Eastmoor High School. The school's colors are red, white and blue, and its mascot is a warrior.

The high school of two-time Heisman Trophy winner Archie Griffin. Eastmoor's home football stadium is named Archie Griffin Stadium. Also the high school of jazz musician Michael Feinstein.

During the eighties, the school was a frequent stop for high profile speakers in the Civil Rights movement such as Coretta Scott King due to the attendance of Judge Robert Duncan's (the judge that presided over the Columbus anti-segregation ruling) daughter at the school.

The movie "Speak" starring Kristen Stewart was filmed at Eastmoor in 2003.

In 2008, the Eastmoor football team went 13-2, eventually losing in the Division 3 State Championship Game to the Aurora Greenmen, 21-10.

Ohio High School Athletic Association State Championships

External links

References