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| Name |
Elkhart Central High School | |
| Address |
1 Blazer Blvd. | |
| City | ||
| Established |
1972 | |
| Type |
Public Secondary | |
| Principal |
Frank Serge | |
| Students |
1,650-1,800 | |
| Grades |
9 to 12 | |
| District |
Elkhart Community Schools | |
| Mascot |
Blue Blazers, Mr. B | |
| Colors |
Blue and White | |
| Newspaper |
Blazer Pennant | |
| Website | ||
History
Elkhart Central High School is located in Elkhart, Indiana. Elkhart Central High School opened in the fall of 1972 when Elkhart High School was split into Elkhart Memorial High School and Elkhart Central High School. ==Mission Statement== Teach all students to think critically, to adapt to change and to work cooperatively as responsible citizens.
Controversy
On November 12, 2007, there was a reported gang fight that ocurred in the cafeteria during breakfast. Fourteen students were expelled, and twelve were arrested.
A 2007 story by the New York Times said that any high school with a 60% or below graduation rate was a "dropout factory." Central, for the 2006-2007 academic school year, had a 58% graduation rate. Many local news outlets saw the story and gave Central a poor representation.
Administration
Frank Serge........Principal
Matt Werbiansky....Vice Principal
Kelly Berheide.....Assistant Principal
Phil Stillson......Administrative Assistant Student Affairs
Theodore Foland....Director of Athletics
Andrew Briddell....Administrative Assistant Student Programs
Nico Valentijn.....Director of Media Services
Gail Draper........Director of Guidance
Sports
Mark Hummel........Head Football Coach
Mike Drews........Head Basketball Coach
Dennis Jay........Head Coach Boys Soccer
David Whittaker........Head Coach Boys/Girls Tennis
Ryan Bounds........Head Coach Boys Swimming
Tom Kurth........Head Coach Boys Track
Steve Stutsman........Head Baseball Coach
Matt Windy........Head Coach Girls Basketball
Dana Homo........Head Coach Boys Cross Country
Memorial Rivalry
When Elkhart High School split into two schools in 1972, the other school formed was Elkhart Memorial High School. Ever since that time Elkhart Central and Elkhart Memorial have been fierce rivals. The score of the 2007 football game was 14-7, in favor of Elkhart Central. The score of the 2006 basketball game was 60-59, also in favor of Elkhart Central.
The Mangy Lion
The Mangy Lion Trophy is awarded to the winner of the annual Central-Memorial football game. It is a carving of a lion's face inside of a glass case. The winner of the Mangy Lion Trophy for the 2007-2008 school year is Elkhart Central.
Longfellow Trophy
The Longfellow Trophy is awarded to the winner of the annual Central-Memorial basketball game. Central held the trophy for the 2006-2007 school year.
School Song
Fight on, Old Elkhart,
Fight for Victory.
With your colors flying,
We will cheer you all the way.
Rah! Rah! Rah!
Fight on, Old Elkhart,
Fight for victory.
Spread far the fame,
Of our fair name.
On Old Elkhart, Win that game.
(whistle) Go, Elkhart, Go!
(whistle) Go, Elkhart, Go!
Hit'em high, hit'em low,
Go, Elkhart, Go!
Athletics
Boy's Sports
Baseball, Basketball, Cross Country, Football, Golf, Soccer, Swimming & Diving, Tennis, Track & Field, and Wrestling.
Girls Sports
Basketball, Cross Country, Golf, Gymnastics, Soccer, Softball, Swimming & Diving, Tennis, Track & Field, and Volleyball.
Elkhart Central is a member of the Northern Indiana Conference and competes as a class 4A school, except in football where they compete in class 5A. Their school colors are Blue & White.
State Championships
Boys Cross Country 1973-1974
Boys Golf 1978-1979
Boys Track & Field 1992-1993
Elkhart Central was the 2006 Boys Soccer State Runner-up.
Clubs
Co-Curricular Activities
Blazer Brigade Marching Band
Blazer Communications
Blazer Pennant News Magazine
Blazerettes
Drama Club
Jazz Band
Model United Nations
Music Performances
Pennant Annual
Academic Competitions
Academic Decathlon
Academic Spell Bowl
Academic Super Bowl
Project XL
Quiz Bowl
Science Olympiad
Speech Team
Other Clubs and Organizations
CHAMP
Chess Club
Close Up Washington
Fellowship of Christian Athletes
Key Club
National Honor Society
Ski Club
Society For A Better Earth
Spirit Club
Student Council
Superintendent’s Student Advisory Council
Contact Information
Main Office: (574) 295-4700
Main Office Fax: (574) 295-4712
Activities Office: (574) 295-4719
Athletic Office: (574) 295-4720
Attendance Office: (574) 295-4702
Auditorium Ticket Office - May be available only during performance nights.
(574) 295-4744
Guidance Office: (574) 295-4704
Media Center: (574) 295-4747
External links
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