Connellsville Area Senior High School
| Connellsville Area Senior High School | |
|---|---|
| Address | |
|
201 Falcon Drive Connellsville, Pennsylvania, Fayette, 15425 | |
| Information | |
| Type | Public |
| Established | 1966 |
| Opened | 1970 |
| School district | Connellsville Area School District |
| Superintendent | Mr. David Goodin |
| Principal | Mr. Nicholas Bosnic |
| Assistant principals |
Mrs. Indy Lynn, Mr. Rich Evans |
| Grades | 9-12 |
| Number of students | 1325 |
| Campus size | 222,000 Square Feet |
| Color(s) | Royal Blue and White |
| Athletics conference | PIAA District 7 (WPIAL) |
| Team name | Falcons |
| Newspaper | Falconeer |
| Yearbook | Aerie |
| Website | CAHS Website |
Connellsville Area High School is a public high school, located in Connellsville, Pennsylvania. It is operated by the Connellsville Area School District. The school has a census of approximately 1325 of students in grades 10-12.
School history
Connellsville Area SD was created in 1966, merging the Connellsville Joint and Dunbar Township School Districts. Students then utilized the current Junior High East Building until the present building was completed for the beginning of the 1970-71 school year.
School Facilities
The present school building is 222,000 square feet (20,600 m2) in size and has a 1400-seat auditorium, a Gynasium of a 1500-person capacity, a 2-story library complete with computer lab, a full size cafeteria and a 6-Lane Natatorium. Outside the school are the district's baseball fields, softball fields, and tennis courts. In 2011, a $41 Million Dollar addition/renovation project took place within several phases. Phases 1 and 2 included renovating and moving the current library, replacing the entire physical plant, which one of two boilers from the original building were out of service, construction of school administrative offices as well as band classrooms, all of which were completed in the spring of 2012.[1] The next phase included demolition and reconstruction of general classsrooms, which students at the time were displaced during this phase.[1] During the summer recess of 2012, the dietary department was renovated into a food-court type setting, giving students more food choices. On September 4, 2012,[2] with the closing of Junior High West, the district's ninth-graders began attending the Senior High, making it a Grade 9-12 facility. Also completed at this time was a new science addition as well as technological capabilities, including surround sound within the classrooms. In December 2012,[3] in cooperation with the schools Patriots' Organizaion, a 4-ton piece of steel from the World Trade Center in New York from the September 11, 2001 attacks, was placed in the school's auditorium lobby. Final renovations[4] to the school were completed in time for the 2013-14 school year, which consisted of renovations to the main gym, pool, locker rooms, technology education classrooms and final site improvements.
Athletics
Connellsville Area participates in PIAA District VII (WPIAL), students from neighboring CACTC may participate in these athletic activities as well.
| Sport Name | Boys | Girls |
|---|---|---|
| Baseball | Class AAAA | |
| Basketball | Class AAAA | Class AAAA |
| Cross Country | Class AAA | Class AAA |
| Football | Class AAAA | |
| Golf | Class AAAA | |
| Soccer | Class AAA | Class AAA |
| Swimming and Diving | Class AAA | |
| Tennis | Class AAA | Class AAA |
| Track and Field | Class AAA | Class AAA |
| Volleyball | Class AAA | |
| Wrestling | Class AAA |
Notable Alumni
- John Woodruff - 1936 Olympic Gold Medalist in 800 meters[5]
- Johnny Lujack - Former quarterback at the University of Notre Dame and 1947 Heisman Trophy winner
- Jayc Miller - World renowned Bigfoot and UFO researcher
- Jerry Myers - Future Police Officer in the state of Pennsylvania
References
- 1 2 Yauger, Patty (15 March 2012). "High school renovations move to next phase". Uniontown Herald-Standard. Retrieved 11 September 2013.
- ↑ Bruzda, Natalie (1 October 2012). "Connellsville Area School District ushers in new era". Uniontown Herald Standard. Retrieved 11 September 2013.
- ↑ Bruzda, Natalie (18 March 2013). "A piece of history: World Trade Center artifact now on display in Connellsville". Uniontown Herald Standard. Retrieved 11 September 2013.
- ↑ Koballa, Joyce (15 August 2015). "Connellsville renovations nearing final phases for start of school". Uniontown Herald-Standard. Retrieved 11 September 2013.
- ↑ John Woodruff, an Olympian, Dies at 92, NY Times 2007
Bob Topper- 2004 Turkey Bowl MVP.
External links
Coordinates: 40°01′30″N 79°34′26″W / 40.02506°N 79.57376°W