Hoover High School (North Canton, Ohio)

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Hoover High School is a public high school in North Canton, Ohio. It is the only high school in the North Canton City Schools district.

North Canton Hoover High School
Principal Anthony Pallija
Founded 1929
School type Public
Location Stark County, Ohio, USA
Enrollment 1600 students (2005–06)
Mascot Vikings
School colors Black and orange
Newspaper The Viking Views
Television Station HVTV
www.viking.stark.k12.oh.us/~nccs/

Hoover High School is located at 525 7th street NE, North Canton, OH. The name "Hoover" is not related to Herbert Hoover, but rather comes from the founder of the Hoover Company, which used to be based in North Canton, but no longer operates from this location. The current principal is Anthony Pallija Jr. Noted members of its staff include Peggy Savage (commonly referred to as 'PSav'), Charles 'Hop' Collier, and football coach Don Hertler Jr.

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[edit] Athletics

In 2006, Hoover's softball team won Ohio state championships. They were expected to repeat in 2007 but were knocked out by eventual champions, Hudson. They return the core of their team for the 2008 season. Hoover High School is a member of the Federal League. Hoover's arch rival is neighboring Jackson High School in Massillon.

[edit] Ohio High School Athletic Association State Championships

[edit] External links

Girls Cross Country 4th in state 2007 Boys Cross Country 3rd in state 2007

[edit] Notes and references

  1. ^ Yappi. Yappi Sports Basketball A. Retrieved on 2007-02-12.
  2. ^ Yappi. Yappi Sports Wrestling. Retrieved on 2007-02-12.
  3. ^ Yappi. Yappi Sports Softball. Retrieved on 2007-02-12.
  4. ^ a b OHSAA. Ohio High School Athletic Association Web site. Retrieved on 2006-12-31.
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