Medina High School
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Medina Senior High School is located in Medina
, Ohio
, USA. The school serves grades 9-12 and is the only high school in the Medina City School District as well as the only high school in the city. Medina High School has offered a useful variety of classes to the students in the past, although because the levy failed, the majority of these classes have been taken away; Including some foreign language classes, such as all of French and German classes other than post secondary classes for advanced students which is funded by the state.
In 2009/2010 school year, the neighborhood concept was introduced. The four houses were combined into two neighborhoods. Although administrators, some faculty, and many incoming students use the term "neighborhoods," many veteran students and many faculty will refer to these buildings as "houses" still.
Students with letters A-K starting their last name will be in "House White" which includes Rooms 2100-2250. These students' ID cards will be colored white. Students with letters L-Z starting their last name will be in "House Green" which includes Rooms 1100-1250. Their ID cards are colored green. Classrooms which don't fall into the White or Green categories include the gymnasium, art rooms, performing arts rooms, woodshops, auditoriums, and much more non-core academic classes.
. The school houses a performing arts center that seats a total of 1,147 people, but is said to be able to hold a total of 1,200.
(NJCL).
To her we'll ever be true,
Joining all in each endeavor,
Each day our purpose renew.
Courage ever showing, strength is ever growing,
On to victory going, "FIGHT, MEDINA!"
Sing the praise of our Medina,
To her we'll ever be true.
Fight the team across the field
Show them Medina's here,
Set the earth reverberating
With a mighty cheer,
Rah! Rah! Rah!
Hit them hard and see how they fall,
Never let that team get the ball,
Hail, hail, the gang's all here
And we're in for a fun time now.
Medina, Ohio
In the city the population was spread out with 29.9% under the age of 18, 7.2% from 18 to 24, 33.8% from 25 to 44, 18.8% from 45 to 64, and 10.2% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 33 years. For every 100 females there were 92.1 males...
, Ohio
Ohio
Ohio is a Midwestern state in the United States. The 34th largest state by area in the U.S.,it is the 7th‑most populous with over 11.5 million residents, containing several major American cities and seven metropolitan areas with populations of 500,000 or more.The state's capital is Columbus...
, USA. The school serves grades 9-12 and is the only high school in the Medina City School District as well as the only high school in the city. Medina High School has offered a useful variety of classes to the students in the past, although because the levy failed, the majority of these classes have been taken away; Including some foreign language classes, such as all of French and German classes other than post secondary classes for advanced students which is funded by the state.
School characteristics
- Colors: Green and White
- Nickname: The Battling Bees
- Athletic conference: Northeast Ohio ConferenceNortheast Ohio ConferenceThe Northeast Ohio Conference is a high school athletics conference, recognized by the Ohio High School Athletic Association , in Northeast Ohio. Eighteen member schools — each located within the Northeast District of the OHSAA — compete in three six-member divisions: Valley, River and...
- Fight Song: The Ohio State University's "Fight the Team Across the Field"
History
Medina Senior High School has existed at its current location since the fall of 1973. It underwent major renovations and additions, concluding in Fall 2003. Prior to its current location, Medina High School existed at the buildings that are now Claggett Middle School, Garfield Elementary School (Medina, Ohio), and the Medina County Administration Building.Neighborhoods
After Medina Senior High school underwent its major renovations and additions, the "house" concept was introduced. The school was divided into four "houses," each with its own principal. Students stayed within their house for as many core classes as possible, but were permitted to take classes outside of their house as well.In 2009/2010 school year, the neighborhood concept was introduced. The four houses were combined into two neighborhoods. Although administrators, some faculty, and many incoming students use the term "neighborhoods," many veteran students and many faculty will refer to these buildings as "houses" still.
Students with letters A-K starting their last name will be in "House White" which includes Rooms 2100-2250. These students' ID cards will be colored white. Students with letters L-Z starting their last name will be in "House Green" which includes Rooms 1100-1250. Their ID cards are colored green. Classrooms which don't fall into the White or Green categories include the gymnasium, art rooms, performing arts rooms, woodshops, auditoriums, and much more non-core academic classes.
Performing arts
The school has an extensive performing arts program, with multiple choirs and orchestras and the marching band having won several honors and awards at state and local competitions. The Medina High School symphony orchestra was recently invited to Russia to perform at the Grand Philharmonic Hall in Saint PetersburgSaint Petersburg
Saint Petersburg is a city and a federal subject of Russia located on the Neva River at the head of the Gulf of Finland on the Baltic Sea...
. The school houses a performing arts center that seats a total of 1,147 people, but is said to be able to hold a total of 1,200.
Latin club
Medina's Latin Club functions as a local chapter of both the Ohio Junior Classical League (OJCL) and National Junior Classical LeagueNational Junior Classical League
The National Junior Classical League is a youth organization of secondary school students sponsored by the American Classical League...
(NJCL).
Alma mater
Sing the praise of our Medina,To her we'll ever be true,
Joining all in each endeavor,
Each day our purpose renew.
Courage ever showing, strength is ever growing,
On to victory going, "FIGHT, MEDINA!"
Sing the praise of our Medina,
To her we'll ever be true.
Fight song
"Fight the Team" (aka The Ohio State University's fight song) is the official fight song of Medina High School.Fight the team across the field
Show them Medina's here,
Set the earth reverberating
With a mighty cheer,
Rah! Rah! Rah!
Hit them hard and see how they fall,
Never let that team get the ball,
Hail, hail, the gang's all here
And we're in for a fun time now.
Ohio High School Athletic Association State Championships
- Girls LacrosseLacrosseLacrosse is a team sport of Native American origin played using a small rubber ball and a long-handled stick called a crosse or lacrosse stick, mainly played in the United States and Canada. It is a contact sport which requires padding. The head of the lacrosse stick is strung with loose mesh...
- 2010, 2011 - Girls Soccer – 1997, 2009
- Boys Cross CountryCross country runningCross country running is a sport in which people run a race on open-air courses over natural terrain. The course, typically long, may include surfaces of grass and earth, pass through woodlands and open country, and include hills, flat ground and sometimes gravel road...
– 2007
Notable alumni
- Fremont O. PhillipsFremont O. PhillipsFremont Orestes Phillips was a U.S. Representative from Ohio.Born in Lafayette, Ohio, Phillips attended the public schools.He moved to Medina, Ohio, in 1873....
, Class of 1874, Republican Congressman, U.S. House of Representatives (served 1899-1901) - Bobby RahalBobby RahalRobert "Bobby" Woodward Rahal is an American auto racing driver and team owner. As a driver, he won three championships and 24 races in the CART open-wheel series, including the 1986 Indianapolis 500...
, Class of 1971, professional race car driver & winner of the Indianapolis 500Indianapolis 500The Indianapolis 500-Mile Race, also known as the Indianapolis 500, the 500 Miles at Indianapolis, the Indy 500 or The 500, is an American automobile race, held annually, typically on the last weekend in May at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway in Speedway, Indiana...
, 1986