Southwestern Central High School is a public high school located at 600 Hunt Road in West Ellicott, New York, that is part of the Southwestern Central School District. Educates students in grades 9 through 12 from the surrounding areas of Busti, Celoron, Lakewood, and West Ellicott.
| Southwestern Central High School | |
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| Type | Public |
| Established | June 28th, 1947 |
| School district | Southwestern Central School District |
| NCES School ID | 362766003756[1] |
| Principal | Scott Cooper |
| Staff | 34.00 (FTE)[2] |
| Grades | 9 - 12 |
| Number of students | 420 (2017–18)[2] |
| Student to teacher ratio | 12.35[2] |
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| Athletics | Baseball, Softball, Soccer (MF), Swimming (MF),Tennis (MF), Track and Field (MF), Cross Country (MF), Basketball (MF), Football, Volleyball, Wrestling, Hockey, Football, Cheerleading, Basketball, Cheerleading, Bowling |
| Mascot | Trojan |
| Website | www |
Academics
editSouthwestern consistently ranks in the top third among Western New York high schools in terms of academic performance.[3]
Athletics
editThe Trojans compete in the fall in football, cross country, boys soccer, girls soccer, girls volleyball, girls tennis, and girls swimming and diving. Winter sports include basketball, wrestling, bowling, and boys swimming. Spring sports include track and field, boys tennis, baseball, softball, and golf.
Swimming
editThe Southwestern girls swim team won the CCAA league with a season of no losses. The girls also claimed the Section 6 Class C title for both 2011, 2012, 2013, and 2014 seasons.
Football
editThe football team won the New York State Public High School Athletic Association Class C championship in 2008.[4] The Trojans completed the season with a 13–0 record. Coach Jay Sirianni was named New York State Class C Coach of the Year. Quarterback Zack Sopak and lineman Jasen Carlson were named to the first team All-State football team.
In 2009 the Trojans (13–0) claimed their second straight New York State Public High School Athletic Association Class C football championship by downing Bronxville of Section 1, 40–14, at the Carrier Dome.[5] Lineman Jasen Carlson was awarded the Trench trophy as the Best High School Lineman in Western New York[6] and Quarterback Zack Sopak was awarded the Connolly Cup as most outstanding football player in Western New York.[7] First Team All-State honors awarded to Carlson, Sopak, Levi Bursch, and Ryan Buzzetto.
From 2015 to 2019, the Trojans football team was coached by former NFL player Jehuu Caulcrick.
Notable alumni
edit- Dan Hoard Cincinnati based sports journalist.
- Laura Kightlinger[citation needed]
- Amy King, flight attendant killed in September 11 attacks[8]
- J.C. Matteson, Army sergeant killed during the Second Battle of Fallujah[9]
- Jackson Rohm[citation needed]
- Nick Sirianni, Philadelphia Eagles' head coach (2021–present)[10]
- Cole Snyder, college football quarterback for Eastern Michigan[11]
- Aaron Swanson, U.S. Marine killed in active duty in Afghanistan.[12]
References
edit- ^ "Search for Public Schools - Southwestern Senior High School (362766003756)". National Center for Education Statistics. Institute of Education Sciences. Retrieved July 29, 2012.
- ^ a b c "SOUTHWESTERN SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL". National Center for Education Statistics. Retrieved December 17, 2019.
- ^ "2009 WNY high school rankings". Buffalo Business First. June 4, 2009.
- ^ Kindberg, Scott (2008-11-30). "Best In The State: Southwestern Cruises To Class C Crown". The Post-Journal. Retrieved 2014-02-16.
- ^ Kindberg, Scott (2009-11-29). "Trojans Repeat As C Champs". The Post-Journal. Retrieved 2014-02-16.
- ^ "Trench Trophy Award, Inc. | Buffalo, NY". www.trenchtrophy.com.
- ^ Connolly Cup Website
- ^ Rodriguez, Jason (2011-09-11). "America 10 Years Later: Memorials Honor Those Who Have Fallen". The Post-Journal. Retrieved 2014-02-16.
- ^ "Sgt. James Matteson". The Post-Journal. 2004-11-18. Retrieved 2014-02-16.
- ^ "Eagles hire Nick Sirianni to replace Doug Pederson as head coach".
- ^ "Cole Snyder". Rutgers Scarlet Knights.
- ^ Emke, Dave (2011-02-11). "Swanson Mourned: Southwestern Remembers 2007 Grad Killed In War". The Post-Journal. Retrieved 2014-02-16.