Graham High School (St. Paris, Ohio)
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Graham High School is a public high school
in St. Paris, Ohio
. It is the only high school in the Graham Local School District
. There are currently 626 students attending the high school. Attendance rate last year was 93% compared to the state average of 94%. Graduation rate was 90% compared to the state average of 86%.
was formed. There have been several major renovations to the school, including the addition of a science wing, updated offices, and a new football stadium. Recently, a $13 million renovation took place in June 2009. This project included a new gymnasium, expanded cafeteria, additional parking, and air conditioning. The project was completed in the summer of 2010, right before the beginning of the 2010-2011 school year.
. Graham is a member of Central Buckeye Conference (CBC). The conference is divided into two divisions: The Kenton Trail Division, which includes Bellefontaine, Stebbins, Shawnee, Tecumseh, Tippecanoe, Kenton Ridge. The Mad River Division includes Benjamin Logan, Graham, Greenon, Urbana, Northwestern, Indian Lake.
2009 brought a similar result for the hoopsters. The team again went an unbelievable 20-0 in the regular season, and were ranked #1 in Division II the entire season. However, the Falcons bowed out early in the tournament, losing in the Sweet 16 game. The falcons have won 5 straight conference titles, but have never repeated the success of the 2008 season.
"We hail thee Graham High School, to thee, we sing our praise.
To honor and be loyal, in this pledge our voices raise.
You give us faith and courage. To thee we will be true.
Our banner waves for Graham High; for ever true to you."
Fighting all the way.
We are the Graham Falcons
This will be our day - hey, hey, hey.
Black and white are our colors.
White for honesty,
Black is for our valor
That will lead us to victory."
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 St. Paris, Ohio
St. Paris, Ohio
St. Paris is a village in Champaign County, Ohio, United States. The population was 1,998 at the 2000 census.-History:The area where St. Paris now stands was originally inhabited by Native Americans. The first European settlers arrived in 1797 and the village was founded in 1831 by David Huffman,...
. It is the only high school in the Graham Local School District
Graham Local School District
Graham Local School District is a rural district in Champaign County, Ohio. The district serves the St. Paris area, and several other small communities including: Rosewood, Christiansburg, Terre Haute, Carysville, Millerstown, Westville and Thackery. The district is named after local legend A.B...
. There are currently 626 students attending the high school. Attendance rate last year was 93% compared to the state average of 94%. Graduation rate was 90% compared to the state average of 86%.
History
Graham High School was constructed in 1957, the same year that Graham Local School DistrictGraham Local School District
Graham Local School District is a rural district in Champaign County, Ohio. The district serves the St. Paris area, and several other small communities including: Rosewood, Christiansburg, Terre Haute, Carysville, Millerstown, Westville and Thackery. The district is named after local legend A.B...
was formed. There have been several major renovations to the school, including the addition of a science wing, updated offices, and a new football stadium. Recently, a $13 million renovation took place in June 2009. This project included a new gymnasium, expanded cafeteria, additional parking, and air conditioning. The project was completed in the summer of 2010, right before the beginning of the 2010-2011 school year.
Students
In 2006, 98% of students at Graham High School were Caucasian, 1% were African-American, and 1% other.Teachers
- All teachers at Graham High School are fully certified.
- The student-to-teacher ratio is 20 to 1.
- 90% of all teachers at Graham High School graduated from Graham High School
Grade 10
- Reading- In 2006, 50% of all students were "proficient" in this test area. The state average was 89% for that year.
- Science- In 2006, 50% off all students were "proficient" in this test area. The state average was 73% for that year.
- Writing- In 2006, 50% of all students were "proficient" in this test area. The state average was 88% for that year.
- Math- In 2006, 50% of all students were "proficient" in this test area. The state average was 83% for that year.
Grade 11
- Reading- In 2006, 50% of all students were "proficient" in this test area. The state average was 94% for that year.
- Science- In 2006, 50% of all students were "proficient" in this test area. The state average was 83% for that year.
- Writing- In 2006, 50% of all students were "proficient" in this test area. The state average was 92% for that year.
- Math- In 2006, 50% of all students were "proficient" in this test area. The state average was 89% for that year.
Finances
Per pupil spending at Graham High School is $6,403. The state average is $9,052.Sports
Sports at Graham include: football, boys and girls basketball, baseball, softball, wrestling, track & field, cross country, girls volleyball, boys and girls golf, and boys and girls soccer. Graham High School is Division III in football, while all other sports are Division II. Graham's colors are black and white and the Falcon is their mascot. Graham's major rivals are the Hillclimbers of the neighboring town of Urbana, OhioUrbana, Ohio
Urbana is a city in and the county seat of Champaign County, Ohio, United States, west of Columbus. Urbana was laid out in 1805, and for a time in 1812 was the headquarters of the Northwestern army. Urbana was named after the town of Urbanna, Virginia. It is the burial-place of the Indian fighter...
. Graham is a member of Central Buckeye Conference (CBC). The conference is divided into two divisions: The Kenton Trail Division, which includes Bellefontaine, Stebbins, Shawnee, Tecumseh, Tippecanoe, Kenton Ridge. The Mad River Division includes Benjamin Logan, Graham, Greenon, Urbana, Northwestern, Indian Lake.
Wrestling
Graham's wrestling program has garnered national attention. In 2009-2010, the team won their tenth straight Div. II State Title. They were also crowned National Champions for the 2nd time in school history. The program has won 11 straight Div. II State Titles under their head coach Jeff Jordan. The team has its eyes set to break the record for most consecutive titles, which they will break in 2015 if the success continues.Boy's Basketball
In, 2008, Boy's basketball team went undefeated (20-0) in the regular season, capturing the Central Buckeye Conference title. In tournament play the Falcons won 6 straight games to become District and Regional Champs, including wins over Cincinnati Taft and Kettering Alter. Graham also knocked off Canal Winchester. In Graham's first trip to the State Final Four, the Falcons (26-0) lost to Toledo Libbey, 55-44, ending the season one game short of a state title. The Falcons ended 2008 ranked #5 in the State in Division II.2009 brought a similar result for the hoopsters. The team again went an unbelievable 20-0 in the regular season, and were ranked #1 in Division II the entire season. However, the Falcons bowed out early in the tournament, losing in the Sweet 16 game. The falcons have won 5 straight conference titles, but have never repeated the success of the 2008 season.
Ohio High School Athletic Association State Championships
- Boys BaseballBaseballBaseball is a bat-and-ball sport played between two teams of nine players each. The aim is to score runs by hitting a thrown ball with a bat and touching a series of four bases arranged at the corners of a ninety-foot diamond...
– 1930, 1973 - Boys WrestlingWrestlingWrestling is a form of grappling type techniques such as clinch fighting, throws and takedowns, joint locks, pins and other grappling holds. A wrestling bout is a physical competition, between two competitors or sparring partners, who attempt to gain and maintain a superior position...
– 1982, 1998, 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011
Alma mater
Penned by Ruth Peirson"We hail thee Graham High School, to thee, we sing our praise.
To honor and be loyal, in this pledge our voices raise.
You give us faith and courage. To thee we will be true.
Our banner waves for Graham High; for ever true to you."
Fight song
"We are the Graham FalconsFighting all the way.
We are the Graham Falcons
This will be our day - hey, hey, hey.
Black and white are our colors.
White for honesty,
Black is for our valor
That will lead us to victory."