Elkhart Central High School
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| Name |
Elkhart Central High School |
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| Address |
One Blazer Blvd. |
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| Established |
1972 |
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| Type |
Public Secondary |
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| Principal |
Frank Serge |
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| Students |
1,750-1,900 |
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| Grades |
9 to 12 |
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| District |
Elkhart Community Schools |
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| Nick Name |
Blue Blazers |
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| Mascot |
Mr. "B" |
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| Colors |
Blue and White |
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| Newspaper |
Blazer Pennant |
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[edit] History
Elkhart Central High School is located in Elkhart, Indiana. In the fall of 1972 when Elkhart High School was split into Elkhart Memorial High School and Elkhart Central High School, according to the school board minutes, was to continue the traditions ( "Blue Blazer" mascot, school colors, and fight song) of the old Elkhart High School. The building was designed and built by Everett I. Brown and Company of Indianapolis and opened in 1966. It was built to accommodate a schedule and curriculum organized around modular periods. Accorrdingly, the building features lecture halls, seminar roms, and departmental office areas. A 16 million dollar addition and renovation project was designed by Fanning/Howey Associates, Inc. in March 1997 to add 16 classrooms, additional office space, new industrial technology laboratories and an new Media Center. The entire project expanded the the school to approx. 400,000 ft². The "new" building dedication ceremonies were held in the fall of 2000. As part of the remodeling, every classroom was wired and equipped for voice, video, and data, every morning the student run news show, NewScene, is broadcast over channel 23.
Until 1984, Elkhart Central only enrolled students from the 10th-12th grades. In 1985, 9th grade was added, resulting in the remodeling of the library and additional classroom space.
Currently, Elkhart Central High School has 65 classrooms. The school also has 14 computer labs, 12 science labs with adjoining classrooms, 2 lecture halls, 2 television studios, a computerized writing lab, family and consumer sciences lab areas, and state-of-the-art industrial technology lab facilities. The industrial technology areas offer students modular stations for applied learning in the following areas: plastics, robotics, CNC machining, hydraulics and pneumatics, aerodynamics, motor circuitry, lasers, electronics, mechanical and architectural drafting, manufacturing systems, constructing systems, video editing, and computer assembly.
[edit] Notable Alumni
Lindsay Benko, Gold Medalist Olympic Swimmer
Dave Schnell, former Indiana University Quarterback
Bernard Compton Haskins, former DePauw University Quarterback
Shafer Suggs, former NFL star with the New York Jets¹
Rich Wingo, former NFL star with the Green Bay Packers²
Andrew Medford, former Butler University Offensive Lineman
Greg Nowak, All-American Swimmer for DePauw University
[edit] Administration, Guidance and The Media Center
Frank Serge........Principal
Matt Werbiansky....Vice Principal
Phil Stillson......Assistant Principal
Theodore Foland....Director of Athletics
Andrew Briddell....Assistant Principal
Gail Draper.... Director of Guidance
Nico Valentijn .... Director of Media Services
[edit] Sports
Mark Hummel........Head Football Coach
Matt Windy.........Head Coach Boys Basketball
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
Garvin Roberson........Head Coach Girls Basketball
Dana Homo........Head Coach Boys Cross Country
Kathleen Krauter........Head Coach Gymnastics
Todd King.............. Head Coach Softball
[edit] 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. Central beat Memorial 14-7 this school year and currently is the holder of the Mangy Lion.
[edit] Longfellow Trophy
The Longfellow Trophy is awarded to the winner of the annual Central-Memorial basketball game.
[edit] 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!
[edit] 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.
[edit] State Championships
Boys Cross Country 1973-1974
Boys Golf 1978-1979
Boys Track & Field 1992-1993
State Finalists
Boys Basketball 1978, 1995
Boys Soccer State Runner-up 2006
Girls Swimming 1991, 1992, 1993, 1994, 1995
[edit] Co-Curricular Activities
Blazer Brigade Marching Band
Blazer Pennant News Magazine
Color Guard and Winter Guard
Drama Club
Jazz Band
Model United Nations
Concert Choir
"Shades of Blue" Show Choir
Blazer Chorale
Men's & Women's Choirs
Jazz Band
Chamber Orchestra
Symphony Orchestra
Pennant Annual
School musicals and plays
[edit] Academic Competitions
Academic Decathlon
Academic Spell Bowl
Academic Super Bowl
Project XL
Quiz Bowl
Science Olympiad
Speech Team
[edit] 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
[edit] 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
Guidance Office: (574) 295-4704
The Media Center (574) 295-4747
