Gallia Academy High School (Gallipolis, Ohio)
Encyclopedia
Gallia Academy High School (GAHS) is a public high school
in Gallipolis
, Ohio
, United States
. It is the only high school in the Gallipolis City School District
. The boys' sports teams are known as the Blue Devils, while the girls' teams are called the Blue Angels.
in 1811, then renovated in 1936. The older part of the high school was turned into a junior high, after the replacement in the 1970s, which was added on. In 2005, it was voted to build a new high school after many protests about the state of the high school and three local elementary schools. The new high school has recently been completed and will be in use starting August 24, 2009.
The school's Latin Club functions as a local chapter of both the Ohio Junior Classical League (OJCL) and National Junior Classical League
(NJCL).
High school
High school is a term used in parts of the English speaking world to describe institutions which provide all or part of secondary education. The term is often incorporated into the name of such institutions....
in Gallipolis
Gallipolis, Ohio
As of the census of 2000, there were 4,180 people, 1,847 households, and 1,004 families residing in the village. The population density was 1,156.2 people per square mile . There were 2,056 housing units at an average density of 568.7 per square mile...
, Ohio
Ohio
Ohio is a Midwestern state in the United States. The 34th largest state by area in the U.S.,it is the 7th‑most populous with over 11.5 million residents, containing several major American cities and seven metropolitan areas with populations of 500,000 or more.The state's capital is Columbus...
, United States
United States
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. It is the only high school in the Gallipolis City School District
Gallipolis City School District
The Gallipolis City School District is a public school district based in Gallipolis, Ohio, United States.The school district includes all of Clay, Gallipolis, Green townships, most of Raccoon Township as well as small portions of Addison, Springfield, and Perry townships in Gallia County.Two...
. The boys' sports teams are known as the Blue Devils, while the girls' teams are called the Blue Angels.
History
GAHS was originally built as a military academyMilitary academy
A military academy or service academy is an educational institution which prepares candidates for service in the officer corps of the army, the navy, air force or coast guard, which normally provides education in a service environment, the exact definition depending on the country concerned.Three...
in 1811, then renovated in 1936. The older part of the high school was turned into a junior high, after the replacement in the 1970s, which was added on. In 2005, it was voted to build a new high school after many protests about the state of the high school and three local elementary schools. The new high school has recently been completed and will be in use starting August 24, 2009.
Programs
There is a full variety of sports and programs at Gallia Academy, including FFA (Future Farmers of America), Key Club, and many choirs and bands such as the symphonic choir, Madrigals show choir, marching band, jazz band, pep club, and an orchestra. Many of these bands have been locally and regionally renowned, including the jazz, symphonic and marching bands.The school's Latin Club functions as a local chapter of both the Ohio Junior Classical League (OJCL) and National Junior Classical League
National Junior Classical League
The National Junior Classical League is a youth organization of secondary school students sponsored by the American Classical League...
(NJCL).
Athletics
The Gallipolis Gallia Academy Blue Devils are part of the Southeastern Ohio Athletic League.External links
- Gallia Academy High School - Official site.
- Gallipolis City Schools