Westland High School (Galloway, Ohio)
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| Westland High School |
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| 146 Galloway Rd., Galloway, OH 43119 |
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| Information | |
| Principal | Kathy Buckerfield[1] |
| Enrollment |
1,650[1] |
| Faculty | 169[1] |
| Type | Public |
| Established | 1970 |
| Information | (614) 851-7000 |
| Mascot | Cougar |
| Homepage | WHS - Home Page |
Westland High School is a public high school located in Galloway, Ohio. It is one of 4 high schools in the South-Western City Schools District. SWCS is located in the southwestern portion of Franklin County in Columbus, Ohio. Westland High School was opened in 1970.
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[edit] Background
School colors are Forest Green and White because once Pleasent View High School turned into a Middel School in 1969 Westland was built as the new high school. All students came from Notron or Plesant View so Nortons White and PVs green Became the color.
[edit] Programs
Marching Band Symphonic Band Jazz Band Orchestra Choir Vocal Ensemble Drama
[edit] Sports
Cross Country, Cheerleading, Football, Volleyball, Wrestling, Men's and Women's Tennis, Men's and Women's Soccer, Golf, Track, Softball, Baseball, Basketball, Gymnastics
[edit] Clubs
Cultural Diversity Club, Math Club, Spanish Club, Key Club, Art Club, Drama Club, Student Council, Student Government, Chess Club, Jobs for Grads, Student Advisory Board, National Honor Society, French Club
[edit] History
The school has appeared in the news for positive reasons in the recent past. In 2007, a student from the school competed in the National Poetry Out Loud Recitation Contest.[2]. The marching band competes in the Mid-States Band Association and at the Championships have been a finalist for the past five years. The Westland High School Marching Band competes against award winning bands such as Avon High School, Henry Clay High School, and Centerville Jazz Band.
[edit] References
- ^ a b c School Website
- ^ Westland High School Student Selected to Compete in National Poetry Out Loud Recitation Contest by Kathy Burgan
[edit] External links
- Sports Website
- Band Website
- Vocal Music and Orchestra Website
- District Website
- State of Ohio School Report Card
A current cross-country runner has finished an undefeated season winning twenty meets.


