Capitol Hill High School (CHHS) is a public high school in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma.[1] It is part of the Oklahoma City Public Schools.
| Capitol Hill High School | |
|---|---|
| Address | |
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500 SW 36th Street , , 73109 | |
| Information | |
| Type | Public |
| Established | 1928 |
| School district | Oklahoma City Public Schools |
| NCES District ID | 4022770 |
| Superintendent | Sean McDaniel |
| Principal | Shari Gateley |
| Grades | 9-12 |
| Enrollment | 1,227 |
| Student to teacher ratio | 15.87 |
| Mascot | Red Wolves |
| Website | https://www.okcps.org/Domain/82 |
In addition to parts of Oklahoma City, the school's boundary includes Valley Brook and a portion of Del City.[2][3]
The high school has recorded a significant history with noteworthy success in interscholastic sports athletes and activities. Alumni include Allie Reynolds, a six-time all-star, and six-time World Series Champion, and Don Demeter. In 1949, Jack Van Pool played quarterback at the school and led it to a 12-0 season and state championship before becoming an Oklahoma Sooner and then joining the U.S. Army.[4][5] Orville Moody was also an alumnus.[6]
Rockabilly singer Wanda Jackson graduated from the school.[7] Elmer Mulhausen wrote about his experiences at the school.[8]
U.S. News reported the student body to be 73 percent Hispanic, 11 percent African American and 10 percent white.[9]
In 1945, its yearbook was known as 'Chieftain.'[10]
History edit
Capitol Hill Junior High School was established in 1919. Capitol Hill High School opened in 1928.[1] It was the first high school south of the North Canadian River in the city, a poorer section of town.[11] In 2015, the school replaced its Redskins mascot with Red Wolves.[12][13]
References edit
- ^ a b Welge, William D. (November 24, 2007). Oklahoma City Rediscovered. Arcadia Publishing. ISBN 9780738551494 – via Google Books.
- ^ "2020 CENSUS - SCHOOL DISTRICT REFERENCE MAP: Oklahoma County, OK" (PDF). U.S. Census Bureau. Retrieved 2024-01-28. - Detail of Valley Brook from the 2020 Census
- ^ "ALL_High%2020190422.pdf" (PDF). Oklahoma City Public Schools. Retrieved 2024-01-28. - Compare with municipal boundaries.
- ^ "Game of life: Col. Jack Van Pool was first player in state to make All-State in three sports". Oklahoman.com. January 21, 2013.
- ^ Dozier, Ray (November 24, 2006). The Oklahoma Football Encyclopedia. Sports Publishing LLC. ISBN 9781582616995 – via Google Books.
- ^ Goins, Charles Robert; Goble, Danney (November 24, 2006). Historical Atlas of Oklahoma. University of Oklahoma Press. ISBN 9780806134826 – via Google Books.
- ^ Willert, Tim. "Singer Wanda Jackson among alumni to be honored by Oklahoma City school foundation". The Oklahoman. Archived from the original on July 9, 2021. Retrieved 9 July 2021.
- ^ Mulhausen, Elmer (November 24, 2009). Something Funny Happened: On the Way to My 80th Birthday. AuthorHouse. ISBN 9781438922898 – via Google Books.
- ^ "Capitol Hill High School". U.S. News & World Report. Retrieved 2022-09-17.
- ^ "See You Next Year! High School Yearbooks from WWII : Capitol Hill Senior High School | The National WWII Museum". www.ww2yearbooks.org.
- ^ "From Redskins to Red Wolves Capitol Hill High retains its place at the center of this OKC neighborhood". August 28, 2018.
- ^ Dickerson, Brett (June 15, 2019). "OKCPS abandons custom of listening to alumni and current student body". Oklahoma City Free Press. Retrieved 2022-09-17.
- ^ Oklahoman, TIM WILLERT The (23 May 2015). "Capitol Hill High School eliminates 'Redskins' as mascot". Tulsa World.
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