Philomath High School
Philomath High School is a public high school in Philomath, Oregon, United States.
| Philomath High School | |
|---|---|
| Address | |
2054 Applegate Street , , 97370 United States | |
| Coordinates | 44.537888°N 123.356064°W |
| Information | |
| School district | Philomath School District |
| Principal | Mark Henderson[1] |
| Teaching staff | 25.45 (FTE)[2] |
| Grades | 9-12 |
| Number of students | 418 (2021-22)[2] |
| Student to teacher ratio | 16.42[2] |
| Color(s) | Black and Gold |
| Athletics conference | OSAA Oregon West Conference 4A-4[3] |
| Mascot | Warrior |
| Team name | Warriors |
| Rival | Cascade High School or Newport High School(Football) |
| Website | www |
Academics
In 2016, 90.9% of the school's seniors received their high school diplomas.[4] In 2019, 100% of the school's 119 seniors received their high school diploma.[5]
Clemens Grant
The Clemens Foundation was established in 1958 by Rex and Ethel Clemens, members of the Philomath community who acquired their wealth in the timber industry. The foundation was established to provide funding for Philomath-area schools, including a college scholarship fund set up for graduates of Philomath High School. The controversy surrounding the scholarship was the subject of the documentary Clear Cut: The Story of Philomath, Oregon.[6][7]
Athletics
Philomath High School Warriors compete as a member of the Class 4A Oregon West Conference,[8] operating under the supervision of the Oregon Schools Activities Association (OSAA).[9]
New construction
In 2011, a $20 million construction project was started to rebuild a classroom wing and athletic complex at the school.[10] The plan was soon amended to rebuild most of the school itself, while retaining and reusing structures from the main and auxiliary gymnasiums.
Varsity football scandal
In July 2016, six Philomath High School varsity football players and one coach were cited in connection with “aggravated hazing” incidents at Camp Rilea in Clatsop County. The incidents involved at least 11 alleged victims. The six youths have been cited on charges that, if committed by adults, would constitute the crimes of harassment and assault. All the harassment or attempted harassment charges involve "offensive physical contact with intimate parts," Benton County District Attorney John Haroldson said, adding that the charges are either Class A or Class B misdemeanors.[11]
Notable alumni
- Erica Bartolina – Olympic pole vaulter
- Terry Boss - former pro goalkeeper and soccer player
- Kevin Boss – former pro football player for the Oakland Raiders and New York Giants
- Tami Maida – the first known quarterback to also become homecoming princess
- Griffon Ramsey – wood carver and social media personality
- Peter Richardson – documentary film director
- Mike Thurman – former pro baseball player for the Montreal Expos and New York Yankees[12]
References
- "Meet the new Philomath High principal". Retrieved 2022-05-24.
- "Philomath High School". National Center for Education Statistics. Retrieved March 9, 2023.
- OSSA profile
- "Philomath High School: School Report Card" (PDF). 2017.
- Philomath High sees 100 percent of seniors graduate, By Brad Fuqua Jun 8, 2019, The Philomath express
- "Clemens Foundation suspends grants to OSU". Gazette Times. Corvallis, Oregon: Lee Enterprises. 8 March 2005.
- "Clear Cut: The Story of Philomath, Oregon". IMDB.com. Retrieved 27 October 2019.
- Philomath High School, Oregon Schools Activities Association. Accessed March 7, 2023.
- List of Member Schools, 2022-23, Oregon Schools Activities Association. Accessed February 25, 2023.
- Kval Staff (4 March 2013). "Philomath starts $20M remodel of high school". KVAL. Archived from the original on 5 July 2018. Retrieved 19 May 2018.
- "Coach, six Philomath football players, cited in 'aggravated hazing' case at football camp". Corvallis Gazette-Times. 29 August 2016.
- "Make Thurman". The Baseball Cube.