Lakota West High School
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Lakota West High School is a high school in the Lakota School District which compromises both West Chester Township and Liberty Township in a suburb of Cincinnati, Ohio.
From what once was a unified Lakota High School came both Lakota West and Lakota East. The two physically identical schools were built in 1997 when severe over-crowding forced the district to expand. The two high schools have an inter-district rivalry which culminates each year in the East/West football game. This game usually draws record crowds and was once held in Oxford, Ohio because of this factor. The game, which is usually televised, was brought back to the school district in 2004. Both high schools take turns hosting the game.
The school year is divided into two semesters with two quarters each. The Firebird is the mascot of Lakota West. This was derived from the original mascot, the Lakota Thunderbirds, which became the Lakota West Firebirds and the Lakota East Thunderhawks. The school is classified a Division 1 school under OHSAA standards and is a member of the Greater Miami Conference (GMC).
[edit] Trivia
- The school principal is Richard Hamilton.
- The school's radio station, WLHS 89.9 FM, is staffed by students from both Lakota East and Lakota West and is physically housed at Lakota East.
- West holds grades 10-12 with around 2,000 students currently enrolled.
- Under Ohio criteria, Lakota Local Schools is rated as an excelent school district-- the highest rating possible.
- There are 145 teachers and 140 different course offerings.
- The school colors are red and white with black trim.
- The school marching band, The Lakota West Marching Firebirds, were featured in the 2008 Tournament of Roses Parade. The band is under the direction of Greg Snyder.
[edit] Notable Alumni
- Anthony J. Rickert-Epstein, founder of the Miami Association of Filmmakers & Independent Actors (M.A.F.I.A.), co-owner of Cobra Productions, and director of Fingerman: Dr. London & The Triangle Force
- Chris Cowan, actor, owner of Triplec Productions, frequent partner with A.J. Rickert-Epstein and Cobra Productions
- Matt Ferrall, student, Student Coordinator of Leadership at the University of Tampa
