William Horlick High School
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William Horlick High School (also known as Horlick or Racine Horlick High School) is a comprehensive public four-year high school
in Racine
, Wisconsin
with an enrollment of approximately 2,200 students. The school opened to students in 1928, after William Horlick
, the original patent holder for malted milk
, donated the land the school was built on. It has since undergone a major expansion during the early 1960's. The school is a member of the WIAA Southeast Conference
and has a long-standing cross-town rivalry with Washington Park High School
, which also opened in 1928. The school colors are scarlet and gray.
Horlick High School first opened its doors to students on September 17, 1928. The school was named after William Horlick
, the original patent holder of malted milk
, who had donated the land for the school ten years earlier. The school was first introduced to the public during an open house in mid-December, 1928, but was not officially dedicated until January 1929. At that time the school had 33 rooms, 16 full-time and 7 part-time teachers, and an enrollment of 407 students. The school was constructed at a total cost of US$721,176.
The early students at the school were referred to as 'Northsiders' because of the school's location in Racine County. This resulted in an association with the North Star, as shown in its incorporation in the school's emblem. The school's annual, Polaris, is also named after the star.
In 1931, Horlick donated 5 acres (20,234.3 m²) additional of land, increasing his total donation to 17 acres (68,796.6 m²). The additional land was used for an athletic field.
The year 1961 signaled the start of a two-phase expansion plan, slated to cost US$3.1 million. In that year 47500 square feet (4,412.9 m²) of floor space was added, providing room for 22 additional classrooms and a library at a cost of US$757,954. In 1962, when the first phase of the expansion had been completed, the school had 80 teachers and a student population of 1785.
The second and final phase of the expansion began in 1964, with the addition of a gymnasium, pool, a theater with seating for 600, art and music rooms, 17 teaching stations, and a cafeteria with seating for 700. These new additions added 110228 square feet (10,240.5 m²) of floor space and cost US$1.8 million. By the time of the second expansion's completion in 1965, the student body had grown to 2,277, and the teaching staff had expanded to 110 teachers.
In addition to the two-phase expansion, a field house was added in 1964. The field house contains an L-shaped pool with six Olympic-sized lanes, an indoor track, three tennis courts, nine volleyball courts, a basketball court, and six badminton courts.
With the addition of the field house, the original gymnasium had become obsolete. Starting in the early 1970s much of it was slowly converted into additional classrooms and offices. This conversion was completed in 1987, after 10 classrooms and a weight room had been added. As a result of these conversions, a new women's locker room was needed, which was added to the field house during the 1990s.
field and bordered by Yout Street. The primary parking lot for the school is also south of the school, with additional parking on the west side of the building. In addition to the elementary school in the west, there are several playing fields for football and soccer practice, along with eight concrete tennis
courts.
The building is divided into two sections: the original building and the expansions, which were completed in 1965. The original building consists of 4 floors, although the fourth floor is just one office-sized room and is usually not accessible to students. The original building is shaped like the letter 'E', with an elongated branch on the east side where the gym is located. This branch also serves as home for the Social sciences
and Technical education
departments. The eastern branch is primarily one story, except for the Social science wing, which is two. The main hallway houses Math
, Foreign language
, and Health
classes, as well as some English
classes and spans three floors. The central branch of the 'E' contains the counseling
offices (on the first floor) and the choir
room (second floor). The westernmost branch of the original building spans three stories contains additional Math and Foreign languages rooms, as well as the Home education
classroom and some computer lab
s.
The main hallway extends into the expanded portion of the building. The transition between the two parts of the building is marked by ramps on both the north and south halves of the building. The expansion has two floors that run adjacent to the westernmost branch of the original building and contains several more English classrooms, the Science
classrooms and the library
. Further west down the main hallway are the cafeteria and the field house, art rooms, the band room, the theater, and the athletic offices. The main student entrance is located at the far west end of the main hallway.
was the head coach of both the football and boy's basketball teams. The name "Rebels" was developed from his name, and is still in use today.
Another notable song was created by students to commemorate spirit of the long standing rivalry
between Horlick and Washington Park. The song is a parody
of the Washington Park fight song
, and although the origin of the song is unknown, it is believed to have originated no later than the mid 1950's. The song makes a spin
of Washington Park's school colors, orange and blue, saying, "Hail thy black and blue. Those be your colors when Horlick's through with you." The song goes on to mention Horlick's extreme distaste of Park and closes by making a joke about "Park spelled backwards," saying that it is "what we think of thee." The song is still taught to new students at freshman orientation along with the Horlick Fight Song.
The Spirit Horn is a cheering competition among the classes and is usually conducted at school assemblies. Cheerleaders go from class to class leading a call and response
cheer, after which students yell their class year. The loudest class, as determined by school administrators, is declared the winner.
List is current as of January 1, 2009.
*The gymnastics team consists of members from Horlick, Racine Park, and Racine Case
.
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 Racine
Racine, Wisconsin
Racine is a city in and the county seat of Racine County, Wisconsin, United States. According to 2008 U.S. Census Bureau estimates, the city had a population of 82,196...
, Wisconsin
Wisconsin
Wisconsin is a U.S. state located in the north-central United States and is part of the Midwest. It is bordered by Minnesota to the west, Iowa to the southwest, Illinois to the south, Lake Michigan to the east, Michigan to the northeast, and Lake Superior to the north. Wisconsin's capital is...
with an enrollment of approximately 2,200 students. The school opened to students in 1928, after William Horlick
William Horlick
William Horlick, Sr. was an English-born food manufacturer and the original patent holder of malted milk. He emigrated to the U.S. in 1869, settling in Racine, Wisconsin, where he started a food company with his brother, James. Horlick was a well-known philanthropist in the Racine area. He died...
, the original patent holder for malted milk
Malted milk
Malted milk is a powdered food product made from a mixture of malted barley, wheat flour, and whole milk, which is evaporated until it forms a powder....
, donated the land the school was built on. It has since undergone a major expansion during the early 1960's. The school is a member of the WIAA Southeast Conference
WIAA Southeast Conference
The Wisconsin Interscholastic Athletic Association's Southeast Conference, nicknamed the "SEC", is a high school level athletic conference. It is part of the WIAA. Teams participating in the SEC are divided into two divisions: North and South...
and has a long-standing cross-town rivalry with Washington Park High School
Washington Park High School
Washington Park High School is a public, four-year high school in Racine, Wisconsin with an enrollment of over 2,400 students. Its school colors are blue and orange...
, which also opened in 1928. The school colors are scarlet and gray.
History
William Horlick
William Horlick, Sr. was an English-born food manufacturer and the original patent holder of malted milk. He emigrated to the U.S. in 1869, settling in Racine, Wisconsin, where he started a food company with his brother, James. Horlick was a well-known philanthropist in the Racine area. He died...
, the original patent holder of malted milk
Malted milk
Malted milk is a powdered food product made from a mixture of malted barley, wheat flour, and whole milk, which is evaporated until it forms a powder....
, who had donated the land for the school ten years earlier. The school was first introduced to the public during an open house in mid-December, 1928, but was not officially dedicated until January 1929. At that time the school had 33 rooms, 16 full-time and 7 part-time teachers, and an enrollment of 407 students. The school was constructed at a total cost of US$721,176.
The early students at the school were referred to as 'Northsiders' because of the school's location in Racine County. This resulted in an association with the North Star, as shown in its incorporation in the school's emblem. The school's annual, Polaris, is also named after the star.
In 1931, Horlick donated 5 acres (20,234.3 m²) additional of land, increasing his total donation to 17 acres (68,796.6 m²). The additional land was used for an athletic field.
The year 1961 signaled the start of a two-phase expansion plan, slated to cost US$3.1 million. In that year 47500 square feet (4,412.9 m²) of floor space was added, providing room for 22 additional classrooms and a library at a cost of US$757,954. In 1962, when the first phase of the expansion had been completed, the school had 80 teachers and a student population of 1785.
The second and final phase of the expansion began in 1964, with the addition of a gymnasium, pool, a theater with seating for 600, art and music rooms, 17 teaching stations, and a cafeteria with seating for 700. These new additions added 110228 square feet (10,240.5 m²) of floor space and cost US$1.8 million. By the time of the second expansion's completion in 1965, the student body had grown to 2,277, and the teaching staff had expanded to 110 teachers.
In addition to the two-phase expansion, a field house was added in 1964. The field house contains an L-shaped pool with six Olympic-sized lanes, an indoor track, three tennis courts, nine volleyball courts, a basketball court, and six badminton courts.
With the addition of the field house, the original gymnasium had become obsolete. Starting in the early 1970s much of it was slowly converted into additional classrooms and offices. This conversion was completed in 1987, after 10 classrooms and a weight room had been added. As a result of these conversions, a new women's locker room was needed, which was added to the field house during the 1990s.
Campus
The school is located on the south side of Rapids Drive in northern Racine. The grounds are bordered to the east by Mount Pleasant Street and to the west by Wadewitz Elementary and residential housing. To the south, the grounds are dominated by the outdoor track and a footballAmerican football
American football is a sport played between two teams of eleven with the objective of scoring points by advancing the ball into the opposing team's end zone. Known in the United States simply as football, it may also be referred to informally as gridiron football. The ball can be advanced by...
field and bordered by Yout Street. The primary parking lot for the school is also south of the school, with additional parking on the west side of the building. In addition to the elementary school in the west, there are several playing fields for football and soccer practice, along with eight concrete tennis
Tennis
Tennis is a sport usually played between two players or between two teams of two players each . Each player uses a racket that is strung to strike a hollow rubber ball covered with felt over a net into the opponent's court. Tennis is an Olympic sport and is played at all levels of society at all...
courts.
The building is divided into two sections: the original building and the expansions, which were completed in 1965. The original building consists of 4 floors, although the fourth floor is just one office-sized room and is usually not accessible to students. The original building is shaped like the letter 'E', with an elongated branch on the east side where the gym is located. This branch also serves as home for the Social sciences
Social studies
Social studies is the "integrated study of the social sciences and humanities to promote civic competence," as defined by the American National Council for the Social Studies...
and Technical education
Vocational education
Vocational education or vocational education and training is an education that prepares trainees for jobs that are based on manual or practical activities, traditionally non-academic, and totally related to a specific trade, occupation, or vocation...
departments. The eastern branch is primarily one story, except for the Social science wing, which is two. The main hallway houses Math
Mathematics education
In contemporary education, mathematics education is the practice of teaching and learning mathematics, along with the associated scholarly research....
, Foreign language
Language education
Language education is the teaching and learning of a foreign or second language. Language education is a branch of applied linguistics.- Need for language education :...
, and Health
Health education
Health education is the profession of educating people about health. Areas within this profession encompass environmental health, physical health, social health, emotional health, intellectual health, and spiritual health...
classes, as well as some English
English studies
English studies is an academic discipline that includes the study of literatures written in the English language , English linguistics English studies is an academic discipline that includes the study of literatures written in the English language (including literatures from the U.K., U.S.,...
classes and spans three floors. The central branch of the 'E' contains the counseling
School counselor
A school counselor is a counselor and an educator who works in elementary, middle, and high schools to provide academic, career, college access, and personal/social competencies to K-12 students...
offices (on the first floor) and the choir
Choir
A choir, chorale or chorus is a musical ensemble of singers. Choral music, in turn, is the music written specifically for such an ensemble to perform.A body of singers who perform together as a group is called a choir or chorus...
room (second floor). The westernmost branch of the original building spans three stories contains additional Math and Foreign languages rooms, as well as the Home education
Family and consumer science
Family and consumer sciences is an academic discipline that combines aspects of social and natural science. Family and consumer sciences deals with the relationship between individuals, families, and communities, and the environment in which they live...
classroom and some computer lab
Computer lab
A computer lab, also known as a computer suite or computer cluster is typically a room which contains many networked computers for public use...
s.
The main hallway extends into the expanded portion of the building. The transition between the two parts of the building is marked by ramps on both the north and south halves of the building. The expansion has two floors that run adjacent to the westernmost branch of the original building and contains several more English classrooms, the Science
Science education
Science education is the field concerned with sharing science content and process with individuals not traditionally considered part of the scientific community. The target individuals may be children, college students, or adults within the general public. The field of science education comprises...
classrooms and the library
School library
A school library is a library within a school where students, staff, and often, parents of a public or private school have access to a variety of resources...
. Further west down the main hallway are the cafeteria and the field house, art rooms, the band room, the theater, and the athletic offices. The main student entrance is located at the far west end of the main hallway.
Traditions
Mascot
The school's official mascot is Polaris, the North Star. However, Horlick is better known by its unofficial mascot, the Rebel Yeller. The change occurred in the 1940s when Russ RebholzRuss Rebholz
-Early days:-Modern era:-External links:**...
was the head coach of both the football and boy's basketball teams. The name "Rebels" was developed from his name, and is still in use today.
Songs and cheers
The school has had many songs and cheers that have been passed down through the years, the most notable of these being the Horlick Fight Song. The song mentions the school's sense of pride as well as its emblem, the North Star. The song ends with a spelling out of "Horlick" and a pronouncement of the school's colors, scarlet and gray. One notable omission from the song is the current 'Rebels' mascot, as the song was written before the mascot was officially adopted.Another notable song was created by students to commemorate spirit of the long standing rivalry
Sports rivalry
A sports rivalry is intense competition between athletic teams or athletes. This pressure of competition is felt by players, coaches, and management, but is perhaps felt strongest by the fans. The intensity of the rivalry varies from a friendly competition on one end to serious violence on the...
between Horlick and Washington Park. The song is a parody
Parody
A parody , in current usage, is an imitative work created to mock, comment on, or trivialise an original work, its subject, author, style, or some other target, by means of humorous, satiric or ironic imitation...
of the Washington Park fight song
Fight song
A fight song is primarily an American and Canadian sports term, referring to a song associated with a team. In both professional and amateur sports, fight songs are a popular way for fans to cheer for their team...
, and although the origin of the song is unknown, it is believed to have originated no later than the mid 1950's. The song makes a spin
Spin (public relations)
In public relations, spin is a form of propaganda, achieved through providing an interpretation of an event or campaign to persuade public opinion in favor or against a certain organization or public figure...
of Washington Park's school colors, orange and blue, saying, "Hail thy black and blue. Those be your colors when Horlick's through with you." The song goes on to mention Horlick's extreme distaste of Park and closes by making a joke about "Park spelled backwards," saying that it is "what we think of thee." The song is still taught to new students at freshman orientation along with the Horlick Fight Song.
The Spirit Horn is a cheering competition among the classes and is usually conducted at school assemblies. Cheerleaders go from class to class leading a call and response
Call and response
Call and response is a form of "spontaneous verbal and non-verbal interaction between speaker and listener in which all of the statements are punctuated by expressions from the listener."...
cheer, after which students yell their class year. The loudest class, as determined by school administrators, is declared the winner.
Athletics
| Sport | State championships | Sport | State championships |
|---|---|---|---|
| Baseball | Swimming, women's | ||
| Basketball, men's | Soccer, men's | ||
| Basketball, women's | Soccer, women's | ||
| Cheerleading | 2007, 2008 | Softball | |
| Cross country, men's | Tennis, men's | ||
| Cross country, women's | Tennis, women's | ||
| Football | Track and field, men's | 1968 | |
| Golf, men's | 1950, 1959 | Track and field, women's | 1984, 1987, 1988 |
| Golf, women's | 1994 | Volleyball, men's | 1990, 1994, 2003 |
| Gymnastics, women's* | 1997, 1998, 2004 | Volleyball, women's | 1990 |
| Poms | Wrestling | ||
| Swimming, men's |
*The gymnastics team consists of members from Horlick, Racine Park, and Racine Case
Jerome I. Case High School
Jerome I. Case High School is located in Mount Pleasant, Wisconsin, a suburb of Racine in the United States...
.
Rivalry with Washington Park
Horlick has a long standing rivalry with Washington Park athletic teams, known locally as The Great Rivalry or more informally as Park/Holick. The rivalry originated in 1928, when the two schools opened. The rivalry is most notable between the schools' football teams who have played at least once every year since 1928.Clubs and organizations
List is current as of December 11, 2010.Notable alumni
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, AAGPBL player - Lane BrodyLane BrodyLane Brody is an American female singer-songwriter, active since the early 1980s, best known for her 1984 Billboard-topping country hit, "The Yellow Rose" , and for the Oscar nominated song "Over You" from the film "Tender Mercies". She is the first female in country music to have an...
, former country-western singer and entertainer - Laurel Clark, NASA Astronaut, perished in the Space Shuttle Columbia disasterSpace Shuttle Columbia disasterThe Space Shuttle Columbia disaster occurred on February 1, 2003, when shortly before it was scheduled to conclude its 28th mission, STS-107, the Space Shuttle Columbia disintegrated over Texas and Louisiana during re-entry into the Earth's atmosphere, resulting in the death of all seven crew members...
- Sonja HenningSonja HenningSonja L. Henning is an attorney and former collegiate and professional basketball player. She grew up in Racine, Wisconsin, where she attended Horlick High School.-Stanford University:...
, former collegiate and professional basketball player - Denis KitchenDenis KitchenDenis Kitchen is an American underground cartoonist, publisher, author, and agent from Wisconsin, and the founder of the Comic Book Legal Defense Fund.-Early life:...
, American underground cartoonist - Shane RawleyShane RawleyShane William Rawley is a former Major League Baseball pitcher. He played all or part of twelve seasons in the majors, from 1978 through 1989, for the Seattle Mariners, New York Yankees, Philadelphia Phillies, and Minnesota Twins.Rawley was selected to the National League All-Star team in 1986 as...
, former Major League BaseballMajor League BaseballMajor League Baseball is the highest level of professional baseball in the United States and Canada, consisting of teams that play in the National League and the American League...
pitcher - Jack TaschnerJack TaschnerJack Gerard Taschner is a left-handed relief pitcher, who is currently a police officer for the City of Appleton, Wisconsin.-Early career:...
, current Major League Baseball pitcher - Andy Kaestner, former Olympic Racewalker
Principals
- D.W. Miller (1928-1947)
- Wemer S. Smith (1948-1959)
- Harold Mills (1960-1971)
- Walter Stenavich (1971-1986)
- Larry Yarck (1986-1993)
- Nola Starling-Ratliff (1993-2008)
- Angela Apmann (2008-present)
See also
- The World's Best PromThe World's Best PromThe World's Best Prom is a 2006 documentary film about a high school prom in Racine, Wisconsin, a city that for the past 50 years has been annually gripped by prom mania. Prom was originally released as a short film and was expanded to feature-length documentary length. It was released in its...
- An award-winning documentary and forthcoming feature-length documentary about high school promPromIn the United States and Canada, a prom, short for promenade, is a formal dance, or gathering of high school students. It is typically held near the end of the senior year. It figures greatly in popular culture and is a major event among high school students...
in Racine, Wisconsin.