Washington Irving Middle School (West Virginia)
Washington Irving High School is a public secondary school located in Clarksburg, West Virginia. The school operated as a high school from 1914 until 1995; since 1996, it has operated as a middle school, housing grades 6 thru 8.
Better known as WI, the school's mascot is the Hilltopper. The school's colors are blue and gold. The school is named after Washington Irving, a 19th-century American author and historian.
History
When WI first opened in 1914, it was an all White school; it continued to be segregated until the 1956, when the end of segregation resulted in the permanent closure of Kelly Miller High School, which was Clarksburg's black school for the duration.
Notable alumbni
Notable WIHS alumni include:
- Mike Patrick, ESPN broadcaster
- Ken Moore, NFL player
- Sam Ellis, the former manager for singer Meat Loaf.
References
- ^ Anjelica Trinone, "Washington Irving Celebrates 100 Years", WBOY, August 23, 2014.
- ^ "Robert C. Byrd High". www.harcoboe.com. Archived from the original on 2008-05-09.