Woodford County High School (Kentucky)
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| Type | Public |
| Motto | The Woodford County High School community will create and nurture a positive and safe learning environment of mutual respect, open communication, and high standards where all participants will exhibit the ability to be life-long learners equipped to successfully challenge the future. |
| Established | 1964 |
| School district | Woodford County |
| Principal | Head: Mr. Rob Akers; Associate: Mr. Bob Gibson, Mr. Larry Caudill, Mr. Dan Cassity (Ret.) |
| Staff | ~60 |
| Faculty | ~35 |
| Grades | 9-12 |
| Number of students | ~1200 |
| Campus type | Suburban |
| Color(s) | Yellow █ and Black █ |
| Athletics | Football, Basketball, Girls Basketball, Soccer, Girls Soccer, Baseball, Softball, Swimming, Volleyball, Wrestling, Cross Country, Track, Diving, Tennis |
| Athletics conference | KHSAA |
| Mascot | Yellowjacket |
| Information | Phone: 859-873-7731 |
| Address | 180 Frankfort Street Versailles, Kentucky, 40383 |
| Website | http://wchs.woodfordschools.org |
Woodford County High School is a public high school located in Versailles, Kentucky. It serves grades 9-12 and since the 1970s is the only public high school in Woodford County.
History
There used to be three (3) high schools in Woodford County: Midway High School, Woodford County High School (WCHS), and Simmons High School. Simmons was an all black school and in the 1950's Woodford County ran low on funding. Therefore, Simmons was shut down and its students went to either Midway High School, or WCHS. However, Midway High School was shut down in the early 1960's, also do to low funding. They tore down the old Woodford County High School building and rebuilt it to hold all the students in Woodford County at that time. Since that time, WCHS has been the only high school serving Woodford County.
Notable Alumni
Notable alumni include US Rep. Ben Chandler, former Arizona Cardinal Mike Gentry, country music singer John Conlee, former Broadway dancer/performer Joni Schenck and her sister, current NYCMH Rockette and Broadway dancer/performer Megan Schenck, as well as world renowned gay activist Drew Conners.
Mission/Goals
The faculty of Woodford County High School is committed to maximizing the potential of all students. We believe all students can be successful. The goals of the Woodford County High School are:
- To encourage self-respect and respect for others.
- To develop skills in listening, speaking, reading, writing and computing.
- To be able to think rationally, analyze and make wise decisions.
- To recognize and utilize unique and creative talents for self and others.
- To develop a love of learning that will continue throughout life.
- To develop good health habits and an understanding of the human body.
- To develop love of country and a knowledge of the precepts upon which it was founded
- To develop guides for living, acceptable citizenship and the desire to achieve excellence in the world of work.
- To develop a respect for mankind and for the environment.
- To develop a respect for public and private property.
- To develop an appreciation for the fine arts.
- To encourage parent and community involvement in the total school program.
- To prepare students to live in a computerized society.
Athletics
WCHS has many sports teams including Volleyball, Cheerleading, Wrestling, Cross Country, Track and Field, Football, Boys Basketball, Girls Basketball Baseball, Softball, Boys Soccer, Girls Soccer, Swimming, Diving, Tennis, Ultimate Frisbee,and Golf. The wrestling team is nationally known and won state in the 2005-2006 season. They have won 14 state championships in their history, more than any other school in the state. Notable wrestlers in WCHS history include four time State Champion Joe Carr, and three-timers Richard Starks, Chris Dunn, Ian Horn, and Jeff Fitch. The cross country team had an amazing 2006 season placing 2nd in state. Woodford's Varsity men included Chris Rice, Cullen Kuntz, David Grieshaber, Andrew Baker, Jacob Kuntz, Chad Scott, and Noah Vasilakes. The football team had a good season making the playoffs in the 2006 season. In the first round they upset the 10-0 Lafayette Generals, before falling to the Henry Clay Blue Devils in the second round. The soccer teams are also prominent. In 2004, the girl's team made it to the state finals, where they fell to the Notre Dame Lady Pandas. The Girls Soccer team was disqualified from the 2006 district tournament due to a scheduling technicality. They incidentally played 18 games, one more than the maximum 17.
Academics
WCHS was ranked 1137th on Newsweek's list of the 1,300 top schools in the nation, with only 11 other Kentucky schools making the list. WCHS slipped from 1095th place in 2006. In 2005, WCHS met all NCLB goals. Scoring overall in the 45th percentile in math, and 40th in reading. They also met most of the Kentucky Department of Education goals scoring a 79.6 Overall, the highest being Practical Living/Vocational Studies (90.1607) and the lowest being Writing (66.8237).
Clubs/Organizations
- ASA
- Band
- Choir
- Creative Writing
- ECHO
- FBLA
- FCA
- FCCLA
- FEA
- FFA
- Film
- French Club
- German Club
- HOSA
- Key Club
- Latin Club
- Media
- NHS/Beta
- Pep Club
- SADD
- SEEK
- Spanish
- Spanish Honors Club
- Step Team
- Student Counsel
- Tech X (Pilot Program)
- Theatre
- TSA
- YMCA Club
Band
In the bands first year of official marching band competition (2005) they placed 5th in state. However, in 2006 they failed to place in state, possibly due to a sudden director change as ex-director Rex Peyton left for a job at Western Hills High School just weeks before band camp. The school scrambled to find a replacement, and about 6 days later hired Mr. Matthew Skaggs to replace Mr. Rex Peyton. There was almost no time to create a show, which may have been one of the main factors in the bands average score, in their only official competition. (2006 Beechwood Festival of Bands (Fort Mitchell) Score: 55.90)
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Notes
Percentages are NOT based on percentage of questions answered correctly; it is based on the percentage of students scoring a proficient or better.