John Marshall High School (West Virginia)
John Marshall High School is a public high school in Glen Dale, West Virginia, United States. It is one of two high schools in the Marshall County School District. Athletic teams compete as the John Marshall Monarchs in the WVSSAC Class AAA, as well as the Ohio Valley Athletic Conference.
| John Marshall High School | |
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| Address | |
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1300 Wheeling Avenue , 26038 United States | |
| Coordinates | 39.94166°N 80.75334°W |
| Information | |
| Type | Public, Coeducational high school |
| Established | 1968 |
| School district | Marshall County School District |
| Principal | Cassandra Whorter |
| Teaching staff | 90 (FTE)[1] |
| Grades | 9-12 |
| Enrollment | 1,128 (2017–18)[1] |
| Student to teacher ratio | 12.53[1] |
| Campus type | Suburban |
| Color(s) | Brown and Gold |
| Athletics conference | Ohio Valley Athletic Conference |
| Team name | Monarchs |
| Rival | Wheeling Park Patriots |
| Athletic Director | Roger Simmons |
| Website | jmhs |
Background
Named after John Marshall, the fourth Chief Justice of the United States, the school was established in 1968 as a result of the consolidation of three smaller schools in Marshall County, West Virginia: Moundsville High School, Union High School and Sherrard High School. At its inception, John Marshall boasted one of the few modular scheduling systems in the United States. In the 1994-1995 school year, John Marshall High School ran a traditional eight period day offering students half-credit one-semester courses and full-credit two-semester courses.
The student body of John Marshall High School numbers over 1,200 in grades 9 through 12, making it one of the largest secondary schools in West Virginia. The curriculum is comprehensive, including a county-wide vocational program. The school also offers dual-credit college courses and boasts a fully operational College Board Advanced Placement (AP) Program.
Athletics and clubs
John Marshall High School's mascot is the Monarch. It has athletic programs in football, basketball, bowling, baseball, soccer, swimming, volleyball, tennis, hockey, cross country, track and field, golf, wrestling, cheerleading, and lacrosse. John Marshall competes in the Ohio Valley Athletic Conference.
Administration
Core members of the school's administration are[2]
Katie Dantrassy -Assistant Curriculum
Geno Polsinelli- Assistant Discipline
Rob Chavanac - Assistant Discipline
Notable alumni
- Lionel Cartwright, country music singer
- Amy Gamble, 1988 Olympian,[3] class of 1983
- Mike Maroney, Chair of the West Virginia Senate Economic Development Committee, West Virginia State Senator for the 2nd District
- Brad Paisley, country music star, class of 1991
References
- "John Marshall High School". National Center for Education Statistics. Retrieved January 6, 2020.
- "Contact Info – John Marshall High School". Retrieved 2019-04-06.
- OVAC (2000–2008). "Ohio Valley Athletic Conference - Hall Of Fame Biography". Ohio Valley Athletic Conference Official Site. Ohio Valley Athletic Conference. Archived from the original on December 16, 2005. Retrieved January 28, 2009.