Orrville High School
| Orrville High School | |
|---|---|
| Address | |
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841 North Ella Street Orrville, Ohio, 44667 USA | |
| Information | |
| Type | Public, Co-Ed |
| School district | Orrville City Schools |
| Superintendent | Jon Richie |
| Principal | David Sovacool (simultaneously principal of Orrville Middle School)[1] |
| Asst. Principal | Doug Davault |
| Grades | 9-12 |
| Average class size | 100 |
| Language | English |
| Color(s) |
Red, Black, & White |
| Athletics conference | Ohio Cardinal Conference |
| Mascot | Rowdy Rider |
| Nickname | Red Riders |
| Rival | Wooster Generals |
| Website | http://www.orrville.k12.oh.us/ |
Orrville High School is a public high school in Orrville, Ohio. It is the only high school in the Orrville City School District. Their nickname is the Red Riders.
Orrville's football rivalry with the Wooster High School Generals is the oldest rivalry in Wayne County, having first met back in 1903.[2] After the 2014 season, the teams have met 104 times. The Generals currently lead the series by a 52-42-9 margin.
Ohio High School Athletic Association State Championships
Further information: Ohio High School Athletic Association
- Boys Football – 1998 [3][4]
- Boys Basketball – 1992, 1995, 1996 [5][6]
- Boys Track and Field – 1999 [3]
- Girls Volleyball – 2003 [3]
Notable alumni and faculty
- Bob Knight, Basketball Hall of Famer
- John R. Massaro, 8th Sergeant Major of the Marine Corps
- Mike Birkbeck, former Major League Pitcher
- Joe Sedelmaier, director and producer of television commercials
- Richard Smucker, President, Co-CEO, and CFO of J.M. Smucker Company; Chairman of the Miami University (OH) Board of Trustees
- Caleb Maupin Journalist and Political Analyst in New York City.
- Thom McDaniels, OHSAA Football Hall of Fame Coach
- Tim Smucker C0-CEO of JM Smucker Company
- Steve "Smitty" Smith, OHSAA Basketball Hall of Fame Coach
- Morris "Mo" Tipton, OHSAA Football Hall of Fame Coach
- Bill Shunkwiler, OHSAA Football Hall of Fame Coach
- Diane Shanklin, OHSAA Volleyball Hall of Fame Coach
References
- ↑ "Two schools, one principal in Orrville City Schools," The Daily Record: June 30, 2013
- ↑ Vasas, Michale Paul (1989). A History of Wayne County Football 1899 to 1988. Collier Printing Company of Wooster, OH.
- ↑ 3.0 3.1 3.2 OHSAA. "Ohio High School Athletic Association Web site". Retrieved 2006-12-31.
- ↑ Yappi. "Yappi Sports Football". Retrieved 2007-02-12.
- ↑ Yappi. "Yappi Sports Basketball D3". Retrieved 2007-02-12.
- ↑ Yappi. "Yappi Sports Basketball D2". Retrieved 2007-02-12.
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