Silverton High School (Oregon)
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History
Silverton High School started as a 6-room high school named "Washington Irving (High School)" It was built in 1890 and opened in 1907. The old building burned down in 1924 and a new Silverton High School was built in 1939 on Schlador Street. However, the building was deemed seismically unsafe, and a new and current Silverton High School was built on Pine Street and was later switched to an new building nearby.[1][2][3]
Academics
In 2008, 83% of the school's seniors received a high school diploma. Of 291 students, 241 graduated, 37 dropped out, four received a modified diploma, and nine were still in high school the following year.[4][5]
In 2022, 89% of the school's seniors received a high school diploma. Of 317 students, 285 graduated, and 32 dropped out.[6]
Athletics
Silverton High School Athletic teams compete in the OSAA 5A-3 Mid-Willamette Conference. The athletics director is Andrew Jones, and the athletics secretary is Valerie Martinson.[7]
State Championships:[8]
- Boys Basketball: 2015
- Boys Track and Field: 2022
- Choir: 2019
- Dance/Drill: 1998, 1999, 2000, 2014, 2023
- Football: 1991, 2021
- Girls Basketball: 1989, 1994, 2016, 2024
- Girls Golf: 1993
- Speech: 2008, 2009
- Wrestling: 1972
Notable alumni
- Scott Gragg, 1990, football player
- Howard Hesseman, actor[9]
- Don Pettit, 1973, astronaut
- Henk Schenk, 1963, former wrestler
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