| Elkhart Central High School | |
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| Address | |
| One Blazer Blvd. Elkhart, Indiana 46516 |
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| Information | |
| Type | Public Secondary |
| Established | 1972 |
| School district | Elkhart Community Schools |
| Principal | Frank Serge |
| Grades | 9–12 |
| Enrollment | 1750–1900 |
| Color(s) | Blue and White |
| Mascot | Mr. B |
| Nickname | Blue Blazers |
| Rival | Elkhart Memorial High School |
| Created | when Elkhart High School (est. 1872) was split into Elkhart Memorial High School and Elkhart Central High School |
| Website | http://blueblazers.org |
Elkhart Central High School is located in Elkhart, Indiana.
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Knowledge is Power.
Elkhart Central High School is a place where all feel safe, welcome and aspire to learn, find their niche and pursue their dreams.
The mission of Elkhart Central High School is to teach all students to think critically, to adapt to change, and to work cooperatively as responsible citizens.
In the fall of 1972 when Elkhart High School (est. 1872) was split into Elkhart Memorial High School and Elkhart Central High School, the former Elkhart High School building was renamed Elkhart Central High School and, according to the school board minutes, was to continue the traditions ("Blue Blazer" mascot, school colors, accomplishments, the original 1910 charter issued by the North Central Association and the fight song) of the old Elkhart High School. The Elkhart High School building was designed and built by Everett I. Brown and Company of Indianapolis and opened in 1966. It was built to accommodate a schedule and curriculum organized around modular periods. Accordingly, the building features lecture halls, seminar rooms, and departmental office areas. A 16 million dollar addition and renovation project was designed by Fanning/Howey Associates, Inc. in March 1997 to add 16 classrooms, additional office space, new industrial technology laboratories, and a new media center. The entire project expanded the school to approximately 400,000 square feet (37,000 m2). The "new" building dedication ceremonies were held in the fall of 2000. As part of the remodeling, every classroom was wired and equipped for voice, video, and data. Each morning the student-run news show, "NewScene," is broadcast with the daily announcements and news.
Other major construction milestones: in 1969 a swimming pool; in 1982 an additional gym, called the "New Gym" or "East Gym"; in 1995 the fieldhouse at Rice Field was doubled in size along with the re-crowning/sodding of the football playing field. The Ronzone track was resurfaced in 1995 and improved again in 2010.
Until 1984, Elkhart Central enrolled only 10th, 11th, and 12th grade students. In 1985, 9th graders were added, with the remodeling of the library and additional classroom space.
Currently, Elkhart Central High School has 65 classrooms. The school also has 14 computer labs, 12 science labs with adjoining classrooms, two lecture halls, two television studios, a computerized writing lab, family and consumer sciences lab areas, a piano keyboarding/computer lab, and industrial technology lab facilities. The industrial technology areas offer students modular stations for applied learning in the following areas: plastics, robotics, CNC machining, hydraulics and pneumatics, aerodynamics, motor circuitry, lasers, electronics, mechanical and architectural drafting, manufacturing systems, constructing systems, video editing, and computer assembly.
The Mangy Lion Trophy is awarded to the winner of the annual Elkhart Central-Elkhart Memorial football game (the schools are each others' primary rivals). It is a hand crafted walnut carving by Jim Holland of a lion's face inside of a glass case. Memorial defeated Central 26-14 on opening night of the 2011 season and currently is the holder of the Mangy Lion. However, the Blue Blazers lead the all-time series 22-18.
The Longfellow Trophy is awarded to the winner of the annual Elkhart Central-Elkhart Memorial basketball game. Elkhart Central beat Elkhart Memorial by a score of 70-68 on December 3, 2010.
Fight on, Old Elkhart,
Fight for Victory.
With your colors flying,
We will cheer you all the way.
Rah! Rah! Rah!
Fight on, Old Elkhart,
Fight for victory.
Spread far the fame,
Of our fair name.
On Old Elkhart, Win that game.
(whistle) Go, Elkhart, Go!
(whistle) Go, Elkhart, Go!
Hit'em high, hit'em low,
Go, Elkhart, Go!
Sung to the tune of Go U Northwestern.
Letters offered in Boys' Sports
Baseball, Basketball, Cross Country, Football, Golf, Soccer, Swimming & Diving, Tennis, Track & Field, and Wrestling.
Letters offered in Girls' Sports
Basketball, Cheerleading, Cross Country, Golf, Gymnastics, Soccer, Softball, Swimming & Diving, Tennis, Track & Field, and Volleyball.
Elkhart Central is a member of the Northern Indiana Conference and competes as a class 4A school, except in football where they compete in class 5A. The school colors are Blue & White.
^ As Elkhart High School, see note above, EHS continues as ECHS
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