| Western High School | |
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| Location | |
| Davie, Florida | |
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| Principal | David K. Jones |
| Grades | 9–12 |
| Color(s) | black and gold |
| Mascot | Wildcats |
| Website | http://www.westernhigh.org |
Western High School is a secondary school located in Davie, Florida serving students in grades 9 through 12. The school, which opened in 1981, is a part of the Broward County Public Schools district.
The principal is David K. Jones. The school's mascot is the Wildcat and the official colors are Black and Vegas Gold. Western High has an FCAT school grade of "A" for the 2009-2010 academic year.[1]
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As of 2011, the total student enrollment was 3843. The ethnic makeup of the school was 63% white, 4% black, 24% hispanics, 3% Asian or Pacific Islander, 3% Multiracial, and 4% Native American or Native Alaskan.[2]
The Debate team, coached by Nancy Dean, has won multiple awards at the local and national level. These tournaments include, Blue Key Speech and Debate Tournament, Titan Invitational, Harvard Debate Tournament, Emory Debate Tournament, Sunvintational, Crestian Debate Tournament, Flying L debate tournament, FFl Qualifier, Florida State tournament, the National Debate Tournament, and many more. In the 2009-2010 year, the Western High Debate team ranked, 4th in the Florida Manatee district, and 44th nationwide. The Western High Debate Team competes in the following categories, Public Forum Debate, Student Congress, Extemperanous (International and Domestic), Oratory, Humorous Interpretation, Dramatic Interpretation, Duo Humorous Interpretation and Oral Interpretation.
The school offers athletics in Football, Basketball, Tennis, Soccer, Colorguard, Swimming, Water Polo, Ice Hockey, Golf, Wrestling, Baseball, Softball, Track & Field, Cross Country, Marching Band, and Volleyball.
In the Fall of 2002 the school's first State Championship title was earned by the Women's Golf Team, under Head Coach Jim Rich. The Lady Wildcats were undefeated that year as well.
The Western Lacrosse Club had their first season in the school year of 08-09. In the school year of 09-10 the team became district champions.
The school has had several alma mater songs throughout its existence.
Alma Mater, hail to thee! We love Western High.
We will pledge our loyalty as the years go swiftly by arash.
In these hallowed halls, we'll cherish friends and teachers too.
Our black and gold, we'll always find a way to thee be true.
The Wildcat Bn was founded at Western High School in 1993. The unit has maintained Honor Unit with Distinction, the highest unit award in Cadet Command, since its existence.
The Debate team, coached by Nancy Dean, has won multiple awards at the local and national level. These tournaments include, Blue Key Speech and Debate Tournament, Titan Invitational, Harvard Debate Tournament, Emory Debate Tournament, Sunvintational, Crestian Debate Tournament, Flying L debate tournament, FFl Qualifier, Florida State tournament, the National Debate Tournament, and many more. In the 2009-2010 year, the Western High Debate team ranked, 4th in the Florida Manatee district, and 44th nationwide. The Western High Debate Team competes in the following categories, Public Forum Debate, Student Congress, Extemperanous (International and Domestic), Oratory, Humorous Interpretation, Dramatic Interpretation, Duo Humorous Interpretation and Oral Interpretation.
The "Pride of the Wildcats" band program offers symphonic band, Western Star Regimen marching band, jazz band, color guard, and an indoor percussion program. The band director is Johnnie A. Tracey. Former directors include Brian Wesolowski, Ingrid Larragoity, John K. Southall, Alan Sharp and Gloria Vegi. Alan Sharp led the Western Star Regimen Marching Band to its first competition victory, winning Best Band, Best Percussion, and best Brass at the famous Deerfield Beach Marching Band Invitational. The Western High School marching band is classified an AA band. Their marching band show for 2009 was The Escape written by percussion instructor Eric Levy. The band placed 4th in State Championships.
The chorus program offers two levels of vocal ensembles. Program members have participated in the Candlelight Processional at Walt Disney World for several years. They have also performed at the Southern Star Music Festival, and, in 2006, at Carnegie Hall in New York City.
The drama program participates in the International Thespian Society as Thespian Troupe 4259. Past shows include Crimes of the Heart (Fall 2006), Gypsy (Spring 2007), Metamorphoses (Fall 2007), Beauty and the Beast (Spring 2008), The Secret Garden (Fall 2008), and The Laramie Project (Fall 2008). Troupe 4259 has won several awards and has performed at the Florida Thespian State Festival and received Superior ratings, the highest level awarded. They also received Critics Choice for the ensemble musical performance of "The Internet is for Porn", from the show Avenue Q. The current director is Daniel Bonnett, who has starred in shows such as A Christmas Carol and Jungle Book.
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