Reynoldsburg High School (Ohio)
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Reynoldsburg High School is a public high school located in Reynoldsburg, Ohio
. Its nickname is Raiders, and its colors are purple and gold. It is currently the only high school in the Reynoldsburg City School District. Reynoldsburg is one of the largest high schools in Central Ohio.
The central gathering place of the school is the Raider Rock hallway which is referred to as just the "Raider Rock" by students. It gained its name by the large rock in the center of it with a Raider engraved into it. Other meeting places include the Information Center lobby and the DECA hallway which serves as the main student entrance to the school. The main entrance to the cafeteria is connected to the Raider Rock hallway, and contains the school DECA store.
The athletic winng holds the main gymnasium with 2,000 seats and the field house with three multi-use courts and a 1/10 mile track. It is also home to the weight room, wrestling room, and locker rooms. Because the school does not have a natatorium, the swim team has to rent a separate facility.
The auditorium is considered one of the finest in central Ohio. It is home to the Eastland-Fairfield Career Center's Performing Arts program. It holds about 700 people. It is used for class meetings, music concerts, plays, and musicals.
Fight, fight for Reynoldsburg. Show them that our school is here. Get in the spirit boys, while we give a cheer, Rah, Rah, Rah.
We're always with you boys, so may you rest assured, that you'll come out alright, if you're willing to fight for Reynoldsburg,
fight!
All hail to our Alma Mater, we'll be true to you. Through time to eternity we'll keep these memories new. We will march on, hand in
hand, as our lives unfold, always remembering the true and the bold. Sing praises up to the sky, we honor you Reynoldsburg High.
Reynoldsburg, Ohio
Reynoldsburg is a city in Fairfield, Franklin, and Licking counties in the U.S. state of Ohio. It is a suburban community in the Columbus, Ohio metropolitan area...
. Its nickname is Raiders, and its colors are purple and gold. It is currently the only high school in the Reynoldsburg City School District. Reynoldsburg is one of the largest high schools in Central Ohio.
Building
Reynoldsburg High School's current building opened in 1961. It was built in four separate buildings, two held academic rooms (100's and 300's), one held the cafeteria (200's), and the fourth the gymnasium. In 1993 all four buildings were connected with academic rooms, a new library (400's), and with a second floor (500's) and a new entrance was built with an auditorium. In 1999 the second floor was extended over the cafeteria (500's), and a small hallway was added to the front of the school (90's).The central gathering place of the school is the Raider Rock hallway which is referred to as just the "Raider Rock" by students. It gained its name by the large rock in the center of it with a Raider engraved into it. Other meeting places include the Information Center lobby and the DECA hallway which serves as the main student entrance to the school. The main entrance to the cafeteria is connected to the Raider Rock hallway, and contains the school DECA store.
The athletic winng holds the main gymnasium with 2,000 seats and the field house with three multi-use courts and a 1/10 mile track. It is also home to the weight room, wrestling room, and locker rooms. Because the school does not have a natatorium, the swim team has to rent a separate facility.
The auditorium is considered one of the finest in central Ohio. It is home to the Eastland-Fairfield Career Center's Performing Arts program. It holds about 700 people. It is used for class meetings, music concerts, plays, and musicals.
Activities
There are many clubs and sports for students to participate in after school. Due to poor District finances, in the past few years, all extracurricular activities have become self sufficient with the exception of basketball and football, which the administration feels are more important than other activities.- Sports include: Football, Volleyboll, Tennis, Cross Country, Golf, Cheerleading, Soccer, Basketball, Bowling, Swimming, Wrestling, Track, Baseball, and Softball
- Clubs include: National Honor SocietyNational Honor SocietyThe National Honor Society is a recognition program for high school students in grades 10-12 in the United States and in several other countries...
, Student Council, Key ClubKey ClubKey Club International is the oldest and largest service program for high school students. It is a student-led organization whose goal is to teach leadership through serving others. Key Club International is a part of the Kiwanis International family of service-leadership programs...
, Leo Club, DECADECA (organization)DECA, also known as Collegiate DECA on the college level) is an international association of students and teachers of marketing, management and entrepreneurship in business, finance, hospitality, and marketing sales and service . DECA prepares emerging leaders and entrepreneurs in marketing,...
, Green Teens, Crossfire, Spanish Club, Mock Trial, Marching Band, Symphony Orchestra, and Rowdy Raiders
Ohio High School Athletic Association State Championships
- Girls Volleyball - 1989
- Girls Track and Field - 2009, 2010
School Songs
- Fight Song:
Fight, fight for Reynoldsburg. Show them that our school is here. Get in the spirit boys, while we give a cheer, Rah, Rah, Rah.
We're always with you boys, so may you rest assured, that you'll come out alright, if you're willing to fight for Reynoldsburg,
fight!
- Alma Mater:
All hail to our Alma Mater, we'll be true to you. Through time to eternity we'll keep these memories new. We will march on, hand in
hand, as our lives unfold, always remembering the true and the bold. Sing praises up to the sky, we honor you Reynoldsburg High.