| Hoover High School | |
|---|---|
| established = 1929 | |
| Location | |
| North Canton, Ohio, United States | |
| Information | |
| Type | Public High School |
| Principal | Anthony Pallija |
| Grades | 9–12 |
| Enrollment | 1600 (2007-2008) |
| Campus | Suburban |
| Color(s) | Black and Orange |
| Team name | The Vikings |
| Newspaper | 'The Viking Views' |
| Website | http://www.northcanton.sparcc.org/~hoover/ |
Hoover High School is a public high school in North Canton, Ohio.
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The school's original name was simply North Canton High School which students affectionately referred to as No. Ca. Hi. In 1957, a new high school building was named in dedication to local resident William Henry "Boss" Hoover, founder of The Hoover Company.[1][2]
Hoover High School is currently ranked as "excellent with distinction" in the state of Ohio.
Hoover athletics teams compete as a member of the OHSAA (ohio high school athletic association) and as a member of the Federal league,with their arch rival being the neighboring Jackson Polar Bears. Hoover's girls' softball team has won the Ohio state championship 5 times, in 1998, 1999, 2006, 2008, and 2011. The 2008 team holds the distinction of being the only team in Ohio softball history that had 5 seniors earn Division 1 scholarships. In addition, the girls' cross country team placed second in the state championships in 2008.
On November 25, 2008, Hoover High running back Erick Howard was awarded the AP's 22nd Mr. Football Award (Ohio). Erick Howard was awarded the AP's Mr. Football Award (Ohio) for the second time in 2009, becoming the second player since the award began to win the award twice. Hoover High School is a member of the Ohio High School Athletic Association.
In 2010 and 2011, the Hoover lady lacrosse team finished 2nd in the state, in only their 2nd and 3rd years as a team.
Hoover High School has an excellent music program which is split into instrumental and vocal music departments.
The instrumental music department consists of many performing ensembles. In fall, the band members participate in the Viking Marching Band which marches in all Hoover football games, several area band shows, and the Timken Grand Parade. When football season ends, the band splits up into a Freshman Band (D), Concert Band (B), and Symphonic Band (AA). All bands have consistently received superior ratings at competitions. Other ensembles in the instrumental department include Pep Band, two Jazz Bands, String Orchestra, and Full Orchestra as well as numerous small ensembles. The band and orchestra students take trips to places such as Walt Disney World every two years. The instrumental music directors are Ron Varn, Ellen Varn, and Steve Peshek.
The vocal music department is headed by Patty Grewell and Kim Jacoby. The choirs in the vocal department are the Freshman Choir, A-Cappella Choir, Hi-Notes, Women's Chorale, and the elite Hi-Lo's ensemble. Along with these choirs, the vocal music department puts on an annual Musical which is widely considered the finest high school production in the county. They also put on the annual May Fiesta concert which highlights all ensembles in the district as well as musical numbers by the years' seniors.