Willamette High School, or "Wil-Hi", is located in the Bethel-Danebo area of west Eugene, Oregon, United States. It is one of two high schools in the Bethel School District along with Kalapuya High School.
| Willamette High School | |
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1801 Echo Hollow Road , 97402 United States | |
| Coordinates | 44°04′56″N 123°10′02″W / 44.0821°N 123.1672°W |
| Information | |
| Type | Public |
| Motto | Velocius quam Amicorum Natare |
| Opened | 1949 |
| School district | Bethel School District |
| Principal | Dan Hedberg[1] |
| Grades | 9-12 |
| Number of students | 1,435 (2016-17)[2] |
| Color(s) | Maroon, White, and Black [1] |
| Athletics conference | OSAA 6A-7 Southwest Conference[1] |
| Mascot | Wolverine |
| Team name | Wolverines[1] |
| Website | Willamatte Homepage |
History edit
Willamette High School first opened to students on September 26, 1949. The opening of Bethel School District's only comprehensive high school was the culmination of a process that began on April 9, 1948. On this date, the rural Lane County, Oregon communities of Bethel, Clear Lake, Danebo and Irving passed a measure to consolidate and build the high school. A 50-acre (200,000 m2) school site was purchased on May 17, 1948. Funding was provided by bond levies passed on May 11, 1948, and October 20, 1948.[3] In November 2012, Bethel voters approved a $10 million science wing. In 2022 a new $3 million CTE building was approved for classes like graphic design,photography and kitchen type classes to take place.[4]
Academics edit
In 2008, 79% of the school's seniors received a high school diploma. Of 316 students, 251 graduated, 37 dropped out, five received a modified diploma, and 23 were still in high school in 2009.[5][6]
In 2022 88% of the school's seniors have a high school diploma. Out of 359 students, 319 graduated and 40 dropped out.[7]
Willamette High School offers two Advanced Placement (AP) classes and opportunities for college credit through Lane Community College. The school also offers limited night school classes for students and district patrons for credit recovery.[8]
Athletics edit
Willamette High School athletic teams compete in the OSAA 6A-7 Southwest Conference (excluding football, which competes in 5A-SD2). The athletic director is Bill Wagner and the Bookkeeper/Accountant is Laura Canaday.[1]
State Championships:[9]
- Boys Track and Field: 1985
- Boys Cross Country: 1957, 1958
- Cheerleading: 1985, 1989, 1992, 1996, 2000
- Girls Basketball: 2007, 2009, 2013, 2014
Wolverine Stadium edit
Willamette's Wolverine Stadium was completely rebuilt after being burned down on August 2, 2003. The new stadium includes an artificial turf field.[10]
Notable alumni edit
- Brandon Beemer, 1998, actor and model, The Bold and the Beautiful[11]
- Mickey Loomis, 1974, general manager of the New Orleans Saints[12]
- Quintin Mikell, football player, Philadelphia Eagles
- Curtis Salgado, 1971, blues musician, who inspired John Belushi to form the Blues Brothers[13]
External links edit
References edit
- ^ a b c d e "Willamette".
- ^ "Willamette High School". National Center for Education Statistics. Retrieved February 18, 2019.
- ^ 1949-1950 Annual of Willamette High School
- ^ "Bethel Bond - Bond History". Archived from the original on 2015-06-13.
- ^ "State releases high school graduation rates". The Oregonian. 2009-06-30. Retrieved 2009-07-01.
- ^ "Oregon dropout rates for 2008". The Oregonian. 2009-06-30. Retrieved 2009-07-01.
- ^ "Willamette High School Graduation Rate". Oregonlive.com. Retrieved October 19, 2023.
- ^ "Student Handbook 2019-2020" (PDF). Willamette High School. Retrieved 2024-03-18.
- ^ "Records & Archives".
- ^ Adams, Tom (2008-07-30). "New football-soccer field for Eugene high school". KVAL-TV. Retrieved 2008-08-08.
- ^ "The Bold and the Beautiful ACTOR - Brandon Beemer". Retrieved 14 April 2010.
- ^ "Bethel Fact For The Weeks Of February 22, 2010". 2010-02-22.
- ^ Crafts, Fred (1979-01-04). "The Birth of the Blues (Brothers)" (PDF). The Register-Guard. Retrieved 2007-11-19.