Sandusky High School
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Sandusky High School, or SHS, is a secondary school
in Sandusky, Ohio
. It is the only high school in the Sandusky City School District
, and one of three high schools in the city of Sandusky; the other two are St Mary Central Catholic High School, and Perkins High School.
SHS was one of the first high schools established in the state of Ohio
, with the first building commissioned in 1845. The first class - just four students - graduated in 1855. The facility is one of the largest secondary schools, under one roof, in the state of Ohio.
Their football team has a passionate rivalry with Fremont Ross High School
that dates back to 1895, making it the second-oldest high school football rivalry in Ohio and one of the twenty oldest rivalries in the United States. Many future NFL and college football stars have participated in this historic game. Heisman Trophy
finalist, NFL Pro Bowl selection, and SHS alumnus Orlando Pace
and Heisman Trophy winner, NFL Pro Bowl selection, and Fremont Ross alumnus Charles Woodson
competed against one another in the game from 1991 to 1993. In 2009, Sandusky played a new rival, Perkins, in their first Varsity Matchup ever, and lost. They played again in 2010, and Sandusky made a comeback. They nicknamed this game the "Hometown Showdown" because Perkins High is less than 2 miles from Sandusky High.
Although SHS is known for its football tradition, they have had great basketball teams and players throughout the school's history as well. Scott May
, who went on to become the NCAA Player of the Year on Bobby Knight
's undefeated 1976 Indiana Hoosier basketball team, an Olympic Games
gold medalist, and the Chicago Bulls
' first round pick of the 1976 NBA Draft
, played basketball at Sandusky High School and is the school's all time leading scorer.
Sandusky High School Swimming Team also came home with a victory in February 2010, freshman Taylor Vargo finished first place in the 100 Breaststroke at the State Swimming Championship, being the first female state swimming champion for Sandusky.
High school
High school is a term used in parts of the English speaking world to describe institutions which provide all or part of secondary education. The term is often incorporated into the name of such institutions....
in Sandusky, Ohio
Sandusky, Ohio
Sandusky is a city in the U.S. state of Ohio and the county seat of Erie County. It is located in northern Ohio and is situated on the shores of Lake Erie, almost exactly half-way between Toledo to the west and Cleveland to the east....
. It is the only high school in the Sandusky City School District
Sandusky City School District
Sandusky City School District is a public school district serving students in the city of Sandusky, Ohio, United States. The school district enrolls 3,775 students as of the 2007-2008 academic year.-Elementary Schools:...
, and one of three high schools in the city of Sandusky; the other two are St Mary Central Catholic High School, and Perkins High School.
SHS was one of the first high schools established in the state of 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...
, with the first building commissioned in 1845. The first class - just four students - graduated in 1855. The facility is one of the largest secondary schools, under one roof, in the state of Ohio.
Athletics
The sports teams of SHS are called the Blue Streaks and they play in the Northern Ohio League. The Blue Streaks had participated in the Greater Buckeye Conference from 2003-2011. They were previously a part of the Great Lakes League, which was broken up the end of the 2003 season. SHS is known for its football tradition, as they are currently the fifth winningest team in the history of Ohio high school football with 616 wins. They won several "mythical" state championships before the OHSAA adopted the playoff format that is currently in use, but they have not won a state title since the playoffs began.Their football team has a passionate rivalry with Fremont Ross High School
Fremont Ross High School
Fremont Ross High School is a public high school in Fremont, Ohio, USA. It is the only high school in the Fremont City School District, and one of two high schools in Fremont, the other being Saint Joseph Central Catholic High School...
that dates back to 1895, making it the second-oldest high school football rivalry in Ohio and one of the twenty oldest rivalries in the United States. Many future NFL and college football stars have participated in this historic game. Heisman Trophy
Heisman Trophy
The Heisman Memorial Trophy Award , is awarded annually to the player deemed the most outstanding player in collegiate football. It was created in 1935 as the Downtown Athletic Club trophy and renamed in 1936 following the death of the Club's athletic director, John Heisman The Heisman Memorial...
finalist, NFL Pro Bowl selection, and SHS alumnus Orlando Pace
Orlando Pace
Orlando Lamar Pace is an American football offensive tackle who is currently a free agent. He was drafted by the St. Louis Rams first overall in the 1997 NFL Draft. He played college football at Ohio State. Pace has started all 16 games eight times and blocked for three straight NFL MVPs...
and Heisman Trophy winner, NFL Pro Bowl selection, and Fremont Ross alumnus Charles Woodson
Charles Woodson
Charles C. Woodson is an American football cornerback for the Green Bay Packers of the National Football League . He played college football at the University of Michigan for the Michigan Wolverines. In 1997, Woodson led the Wolverines to a national championship...
competed against one another in the game from 1991 to 1993. In 2009, Sandusky played a new rival, Perkins, in their first Varsity Matchup ever, and lost. They played again in 2010, and Sandusky made a comeback. They nicknamed this game the "Hometown Showdown" because Perkins High is less than 2 miles from Sandusky High.
Although SHS is known for its football tradition, they have had great basketball teams and players throughout the school's history as well. Scott May
Scott May
Scott Glenn May is a retired American professional basketball player.May was a power forward on the 1976 Indiana basketball team that went undefeated and won the NCAA championship under coach Bobby Knight. May was named NCAA men's basketball national player of the year in 1976...
, who went on to become the NCAA Player of the Year on Bobby Knight
Bobby Knight
-Indiana:When Indiana University was seeking a new coach in 1971, they turned to Knight. Knight was given the nickname "The General" by former University of Detroit and Detroit Pistons coach-turned-broadcaster Dick Vitale....
's undefeated 1976 Indiana Hoosier basketball team, an Olympic Games
Olympic Games
The Olympic Games is a major international event featuring summer and winter sports, in which thousands of athletes participate in a variety of competitions. The Olympic Games have come to be regarded as the world’s foremost sports competition where more than 200 nations participate...
gold medalist, and the Chicago Bulls
Chicago Bulls
The 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...
' first round pick of the 1976 NBA Draft
NBA Draft
The NBA Draft is an annual event in which the thirty teams from the National Basketball Association can draft players who are eligible and wish to join the league. These players are usually amateur U.S. college basketball players, but international players are also eligible to be drafted...
, played basketball at Sandusky High School and is the school's all time leading scorer.
Sandusky High School Swimming Team also came home with a victory in February 2010, freshman Taylor Vargo finished first place in the 100 Breaststroke at the State Swimming Championship, being the first female state swimming champion for Sandusky.
Ohio High School Athletic Association State Championships
- Boys GolfGolfGolf is a precision club and ball sport, in which competing players use many types of clubs to hit balls into a series of holes on a golf course using the fewest number of strokes....
- 1947 - Boys SwimmingSwimming (sport)Swimming is a sport governed by the Fédération Internationale de Natation .-History: Competitive swimming in Europe began around 1800 BCE, mostly in the form of the freestyle. In 1873 Steve Bowyer introduced the trudgen to Western swimming competitions, after copying the front crawl used by Native...
– 1946 - Boys Track and FieldTrack and fieldTrack and field is a sport comprising various competitive athletic contests based around the activities of running, jumping and throwing. The name of the sport derives from the venue for the competitions: a stadium which features an oval running track surrounding a grassy area...
– 1937
Notable alumni
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- Leonard J. Thom, served as John F. KennedyJohn F. KennedyJohn Fitzgerald "Jack" Kennedy , often referred to by his initials JFK, was the 35th President of the United States, serving from 1961 until his assassination in 1963....
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in 1943 - Jacquelyn MayerJacquelyn MayerJacquelyn Jeanne "Jackie" Mayer is a former Miss Ohio 1962 and Miss America 1963 and currently travels the United States as a motivational speaker, noted for her recovery from a near-fatal stroke suffered at age 28....
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1963 - Judi Justice Lenz, mother of Bradley and Our Theater Major