| Elyria High School | |
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| Washington Building during renovation in 2010. | |
| Address | |
| 601 Middle Avenue Elyria, Ohio Elyria, Ohio, (Lorain County), 44035 United States |
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| Type | Public, Coeducational high school |
| Established | 1830 |
| Status | Open |
| School district | Elyria City School District |
| Superintendent | Paul Rigda[1] |
| Principal | Dr. Thomas Jama[1][2] |
| Grades | 9-12 |
| Enrollment | 2113 (approx.) |
| Color(s) | Red and White[1] |
| Slogan | "Ensuring that each child reaches his or her full potential" |
| Fight song | "Our Director" |
| Athletics conference | Northeast Ohio Conference[1] |
| Sports | Baseball, Basketball, Soccer, Tennis, Cross Country, Football, Golf, Softball, Swimming, Track, Volleyball, and Wrestling. |
| Mascot | Pioneer |
| Nickname | EHS |
| Team name | Pioneers[1] |
| Rival | Elyria Catholic High School |
| Accreditation(s) | North Central Association of Colleges and Schools[3] |
| Publication | The Page |
| Newspaper | The Herald |
| Yearbook | The Elyrian |
| Athletic Director | Jerry Chizmar[1] |
| Website | www.elyriaschools.org |
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Washington Building
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| Location: | Elyria, Ohio |
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| Built: | 1894 |
| Governing body: | Public |
| NRHP Reference#: | 79002735 |
| Added to NRHP: | August 13, 1979 |
Elyria High School is a high school in Elyria, Ohio. Founded in 1830, it is notable for being the first chartered high school west of the Allegheny Mountains. Elyria High School athletic teams compete in the newly formed Northeast Ohio Conference.[4]
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Elyria High School has been through several reconstructions and additions throughout its history. The oldest section, the Washington Building, built in 1894, is on the National Register of Historic Places. The Technology building was built in 1913 with additions constructed in the 1920s. The red-brick Lincoln Building was built in the 1950s on the former site of Lincoln School which was completed in 1924. It connects the Washington and Technology buildings. The vocational building stands separate from the rest of the school. The last addition, including the big gym and auditorium, was completed in 1956. In 1996, Elyria West High School, the city's former second high school, was closed down and the students were consolidated for the start of the 1997 school year. Two separate facilities spread across the city are used for athletics, Pioneer Fields and Ely Stadium, which host soccer and football, baseball, track, and various other athletics and events respectively.
Due to Elyria High School's age and extremely poor condition posing a safety hazard to staff and students, it is in the process of being reconstructed supported by an issue known as Issue 7. Issue 7 was passed on May 8, 2007 after three previous attempts. The new building is being constructed adjacent to the current high school and will connect with the historical Washington Building, which is to be renovated. It will be a nearly $70 million dollar project spanning two city blocks and will be 300,000 square feet (28,000 m2). The new school will be built in phases, with phase 1 which includes the main academics center being scheduled for conclusion by the beginning of the 2010-2011 school year. Following phase 1, demolition of the current building and construction of the gymnasiums and cafeteria will begin on the grounds of the old building and will be connected to the new building and will conclude the entire construction project for the 2011-2012 school year. The building is set to be finished for the 2012-2013 school year.
All hail to thee, Elyria High,
In tribute halt we now.
In reverence that's deep and true
Our loyal heads we bow.
For time can never more destroy
The light of memories burning bright.
In days to come all through the years,
You'll guide us to your light.
As forward to our goal we go
From scenes and pleasures rare,
Our lips may e'er their story tell,
Our hearts found memories share.
And though the years roll on and on
We hail to her with heart and hand,
As first our school rose in the West,
So first she'll always stand.
Tune: "Our Director" by F.E. Bigelow
Hurrah for Elyria High School
for she's alright
Keep the colors flying
for the cherry and white.
Show the other fellows
what we can do
Rah for Elyria High School
For she'll break through.
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