Valley Forge High School
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Valley Forge High School is located in Parma Heights, Ohio
, a suburb of Cleveland
. It is one of three high schools in the Parma City School District
, which is one of the largest school districts in the state of Ohio, serving the cities of Parma
, Parma Heights, and Seven Hills
. The school's colors are navy blue and white; its sports teams are known as the Patriots. Valley Forge High School athletic teams compete in the newly formed Northeast Ohio Conference
.
On March 1, 2008, Valley Forge High School was the site of a Town Hall Meeting by President Barack Obama
. He spoke to a crowd of 1,300 in the high school's auditorium on topics including the foreclosure crisis and health care.
Ours is a heritage
Living from age to age,
Help us thy honor bear
Through all the years.
The Blue and White will be
Our bond of loyalty,
Always we cherish thee,
Valley Forge High.
on to the fight.
Show them the spirit of the
Blue and the White
Come on and cheer for the Patriots, our
Colors hold high!
Victory for Valley Forge is our
Battle Cry!
Parma Heights, Ohio
There are seven council members serving at large. Every two years there is an election. Four positions are open. The top three candidates are each elected for a four-year term. The fourth candidate is awarded a two-year term.[Effective January 2008]...
, a suburb of Cleveland
Cleveland, Ohio
Cleveland is a city in the U.S. state of Ohio and is the county seat of Cuyahoga County, the most populous county in the state. The city is located in northeastern Ohio on the southern shore of Lake Erie, approximately west of the Pennsylvania border...
. It is one of three high schools in the Parma City School District
Parma City School District
Parma City School District is a school district that serves Parma, Parma Heights, and Seven Hills. The district is located in the southwestern section of Cuyahoga County, Ohio. The District's sports stadium is Byers Field...
, which is one of the largest school districts in the state of Ohio, serving the cities of Parma
Parma, Ohio
Parma is a city in Cuyahoga County, Ohio, United States. It is the largest suburb of Cleveland and the seventh largest city in the state of Ohio...
, Parma Heights, and Seven Hills
Seven Hills, Ohio
Seven Hills is a city in Cuyahoga County, Ohio, United States. The population was 11,804 at the 2010 census.-Geography:Seven Hills is located at .According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of , all land....
. The school's colors are navy blue and white; its sports teams are known as the Patriots. Valley Forge High School athletic teams compete in the newly formed Northeast Ohio Conference
Northeast Ohio Conference
The Northeast Ohio Conference is a high school athletics conference, recognized by the Ohio High School Athletic Association , in Northeast Ohio. Eighteen member schools — each located within the Northeast District of the OHSAA — compete in three six-member divisions: Valley, River and...
.
On March 1, 2008, Valley Forge High School was the site of a Town Hall Meeting by President Barack Obama
Barack Obama
Barack Hussein Obama II is the 44th and current President of the United States. He is the first African American to hold the office. Obama previously served as a United States Senator from Illinois, from January 2005 until he resigned following his victory in the 2008 presidential election.Born in...
. He spoke to a crowd of 1,300 in the high school's auditorium on topics including the foreclosure crisis and health care.
Alma Mater
(Tune: "How Can I Leave Thee?")Ours is a heritage
Living from age to age,
Help us thy honor bear
Through all the years.
The Blue and White will be
Our bond of loyalty,
Always we cherish thee,
Valley Forge High.
Fight Song
Onward to victory, moveon to the fight.
Show them the spirit of the
Blue and the White
Come on and cheer for the Patriots, our
Colors hold high!
Victory for Valley Forge is our
Battle Cry!
Ohio High School Athletic Association State Championships
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