Enumclaw High School
Encyclopedia
Enumclaw High School is a public secondary school
in Enumclaw
, Washington. The school serves about 1700 students from Enumclaw as well as local unincorporated regions of King County
and cities such as Black Diamond
and Greenwater
.
. The school's mascot is the Hornet; its colors are maroon and gold; its rival school is White River High School
(which was, at one time, part of the same school, but later split, both keeping the mascot and colors). This rivalry is known as the 'battle of the bridge' rivalry (as they are very literally right across the river from WRHS). 2008 and 2009 STATE WRESTLING CHAMPIONS 3A. The 2010 Boys Basketball team went on a 27-0 run before losing in the championship game to Union High School (Camas, Washington)
by one point in the last 10 seconds of the game because of a controversial foul called sending a Union guard to the line.
Secondary school
Secondary school is a term used to describe an educational institution where the final stage of schooling, known as secondary education and usually compulsory up to a specified age, takes place...
in Enumclaw
Enumclaw, Washington
Enumclaw is a city in King County, Washington, United States. The population was 10,669 at the 2010 census.The Enumclaw Plateau, on which the city resides, was formed by a volcanic mudflow from Mount Rainier approximately 5,700 years ago....
, Washington. The school serves about 1700 students from Enumclaw as well as local unincorporated regions of King County
King County, Washington
King County is a county located in the U.S. state of Washington. The population in the 2010 census was 1,931,249. King is the most populous county in Washington, and the 14th most populous in the United States....
and cities such as Black Diamond
Black Diamond, Washington
Black Diamond is a city in King County, Washington, United States. The population was 4,151 at the 2010 census.Based on per capita income, one of the more reliable measures of affluence, Black Diamond ranks 64th of 522 areas in the state of Washington to be ranked.-History:Black Diamond was...
and Greenwater
Greenwater, Washington
Greenwater is a census-designated place in Pierce County, Washington, United States. The population was 67 at the 2010 census.Based on per capita income, Greenwater ranks 17th of 522 areas in the state of Washington to be ranked...
.
Athletics
Enumclaw High School sports teams compete in the SPSL 3A division, under the auspices of the WIAAWashington Interscholastic Activities Association
The Washington Interscholastic Activities Association is the governing body of athletics and activities for secondary education schools in the state of Washington...
. The school's mascot is the Hornet; its colors are maroon and gold; its rival school is White River High School
White River High School (Washington)
White River High School is located on an site just outside of Buckley, Washington, USA. Before 1949, it was known as "Buckley High School" but with a merger with "Enumclaw High School" in neighboring Enumclaw, the school became known as White River...
(which was, at one time, part of the same school, but later split, both keeping the mascot and colors). This rivalry is known as the 'battle of the bridge' rivalry (as they are very literally right across the river from WRHS). 2008 and 2009 STATE WRESTLING CHAMPIONS 3A. The 2010 Boys Basketball team went on a 27-0 run before losing in the championship game to Union High School (Camas, Washington)
Union High School (Camas, Washington)
Union High School is an American public high school in Camas, Clark County, Washington. Founded in 2007, Union is the newest school in the Evergreen Public Schools. The campus was completed in July 2007. Union High School's principal is Brian Grimsted. Union's school colors are Black, Silver,...
by one point in the last 10 seconds of the game because of a controversial foul called sending a Union guard to the line.
Theatre
Enumclaw High School's theatre department operates at a high standard. The 5th Avenue theatre in downtown Seattle holds a 'High School Theatre' Awards show every year, much like the Tony Awards for Broadway. They award things such as 'Best Overall Musical Production,' and 'Best Performance By A Chorus' all the way through 'Best Costumes' and 'Best Program Design' to high school shows all over the western Washington area. In the 2006-2007 school year, Enumclaw High School's Theatre Department received three nominations from the 5th Avenue for their production of 'Chicago.' Those nominations were in the categories of 'Outstanding Orchestra,' 'Best Performance by a Small Ensemble—Cell Block Girls,' and 'Best Choreography.' A cast member commented, "The experience was one I will remember for the rest of my life."Musicals
- 2006 - Bye Bye Birdie
- 2007 - Chicago
- 2008 - It's A Bird, It's A Plane, It's Superman! The Musical
- 2009 - Titanic: The Musical
- 2010 - Peter Pan
- 2010 - Sweeney Todd
- 2011 - The Drowsy Chaperone
Notable alumni
- Kasey KahneKasey KahneKasey Kenneth Kahne is a NASCAR driver. He drives the #5 Farmers Insurance Group Chevrolet Impala for Hendrick Motorsports in the Sprint Cup Series....
('99), NASCARNASCARThe National Association for Stock Car Auto Racing is a family-owned and -operated business venture that sanctions and governs multiple auto racing sports events. It was founded by Bill France Sr. in 1947–48. As of 2009, the CEO for the company is Brian France, grandson of the late Bill France Sr...
driver - Brian ScalabrineBrian ScalabrineBrian David Scalabrine is an American professional basketball power forward who plays for the Italian club Benetton Treviso. Raised in Enumclaw, Washington, Scalabrine attended the University of Southern California after transferring from Highline Community College...
('96), Chicago BullsChicago BullsThe Chicago Bulls are an American professional basketball team based in Chicago, Illinois, playing in the Central Division of the Eastern Conference in the National Basketball Association . The team was founded in 1966. They play their home games at the United Center...
basketballBasketballBasketball is a team sport in which two teams of five players try to score points by throwing or "shooting" a ball through the top of a basketball hoop while following a set of rules...
player and NBA Champion with the Boston CelticsBoston CelticsThe Boston Celtics are a National Basketball Association team based in Boston, Massachusetts. They play in the Atlantic Division of the Eastern Conference. Founded in 1946, the team is currently owned by Boston Basketball Partners LLC. The Celtics play their home games at the TD Garden, which...
(2008) - Mandy Hubbard ('01), YA Author and Agent Also known as Amanda Grace
- Ryan Henry WardRyan Henry WardRyan Henry Ward, who signs his work simply as Henry, is an American artist who has been described as "Seattle's most prolific muralist". Publicly active as an artist only since 2008, by September 2011 he had painted over 120 murals in that city and, by his own count, sold over 2000 canvases.Born in...
Noted Seattle muralist