Western Hills High School (Cincinnati, Ohio) Explained
Western Hills High School, or "West High," is a high school located in the Western Hills area of Cincinnati, Ohio, United States. It is part of the Cincinnati Public Schools district.
The school houses two programs: Western Hills Design Technology High School and Western Hills University High School. But the building houses Western Hills Design Technology, Western Hills University and Dater High School.
Western Hills High School was established in 1928. In 1938, the two wings were built to accommodate more classrooms.[4]
Notable alumni
- Art Mahaffey - baseball pitcher - 2-time All-Star player.
- Herm Wehmeier - baseball pitcher
- Jim Boyle – former Pittsburgh Steelers player
- Ed Brinkman – baseball infielder – Gold Glove Award winner, All Star selection – Washington Senators, Detroit Tigers, St. Louis Cardinals, Texas Rangers, & New York Yankees[5]
- Rosemary Clooney, popular singer and actress
- Betty Clooney, singer, actress and television host
- Jim Frey, baseball – manager, Kansas City Royals (1980–1981), Chicago Cubs (1984–1986)
- Rodney Heath, American footballer – Cincinnati Bengals (1999–2001); Atlanta Falcons (2002)
- Mike Middleton, former NFL player
- Russ Nixon, baseball – manager, Cincinnati Reds (1982–1983); Atlanta Braves (1988–1990)
- Will Radcliff, creator of the Slush Puppie[6]
- Jack Reynolds, American footballer – Los Angeles Rams (1970–1980); San Francisco 49ers (1981–1984)
- Tuffy Rhodes, baseball – all-time home run leader for foreign-born players in Nippon Professional Baseball in Japan
- Pete Rose, baseball – MLB's all-time hit king – Cincinnati Reds (1963–1978, 1984–1989); Philadelphia Phillies (1979–1983); Montreal Expos (1984)
- Andy Williams, singer
- Don Zimmer, baseball – manager, San Diego Padres (1972–1973); Boston Red Sox (1976–1980); Texas Rangers (1981–1982); Chicago Cubs (1988–1991); New York Yankees (1999) (interim)
External links
Notes and References
- Web site: NCA-Council on Accreditation and School Improvement . 2010-03-16 . NCA-CASI . dead . https://web.archive.org/web/20100315213852/http://www.advanc-ed.org/schools_districts/school_district_listings/? . March 15, 2010 .
- Web site: Ohio High School Athletic Association member directory. 2010-03-16. OHSAA.
- Web site: Western Hills University High School. National Center for Education Statistics. February 16, 2018.
- Book: Price Hill . Arcadia Publishing . Aug 27, 2008 . 2013-05-06 . Mersch, Christine . 13. 9780738561707 .
- Web site: Ed Brinkman Stats. Baseball Almanac. October 30, 2012.
- News: Paul . Vitello . Will Radcliff, 74, Creator of the Slush Puppie, Dies . . 2014-09-22 . 2014-10-13.
