Wyoming High School (Michigan)

Wyoming High School
Address
1350 Prairie Parkway Southwest, Wyoming, MI
Wyoming, Michigan, (Kent County) 49509
 United States
Coordinates 42°54′35″N 85°41′56″W / 42.90972°N 85.69889°W / 42.90972; -85.69889Coordinates: 42°54′35″N 85°41′56″W / 42.90972°N 85.69889°W / 42.90972; -85.69889
Information
Type Public, Coeducational high school
Established 2012
Opened September 4, 2012
School district Wyoming Public Schools
Superintendent Dr. Thomas Reader
Principal Nathan Robrahn
Grades 10-12
Enrollment 1500+
 • Grade 9 436
 • Grade 10 465
 • Grade 11 530
 • Grade 12 440
Campus Suburb
Color(s)             
Purple, Silver, Black
Fight song

WE ARE THE WOLVES "Here's to The Mighty Wolves Charging straight into the fight. We will always cheer for victory And you'll show them all your might. WY-O-MING!"

"Hail to purple! Hail to black! We're behind you all the way. So let's go team, go! WE ARE THE WOLVES!

Let's win today!"
Athletics conference Ottawa-Kent Conference, Blue Division, Class A Division 1
Sports Basketball, Cross Country, Tennis, Soccer, Football, Water Polo, Wrestling, Rugby, Bowling, Baseball, Softball, Golf, Swimming and Diving, Track, Hockey, Cheerleading, Archery
Mascot Wolves
Average SAT scores 2250+
Average ACT scores 24+
Newspaper The Howl
Athletic Director Ted Hollern
Band Directors Brian Ambrose, Shawn Gurk
Website http://www.wyoming.k12.mi.us/015/index.htm

Wyoming High School is a public high school located in Wyoming, Michigan and is part of the Wyoming Public Schools District in Kent County, Michigan. Wyoming High School was formed from the combination of Wyoming Park High School and Rogers High School

History

Consolidation

In early 2012, in order to meet the shortfall left by declining enrollment and the risk of reducing academic and elective offerings and laying off several staff members, Superintendent Dr. Thomas Reeder proposed to the Wyoming Public Schools Board of Education that they consolidate the district, saving not only more than $1 million, but also thereby keeping current offerings intact. Through a community survey and meetings with students and parents alike, board members gathered vital information from both sides. At the March 12th, 2012 board meeting, the board voted 4-3 in favor of combining the high schools and re-branding the district.

Beginning in the fall of 2012, 7th - 9th grade will be held at Wyoming Park High School, renamed Wyoming Junior High. 10th - 12th grade will be at Rogers High School, renamed Wyoming High School. The students were able to select and vote on a district-wide mascot (The Wolves) and colors (deep purple and black, with a silver accent), which were later narrowed down to their respective choices by a small committee of students, teachers, and parents, and were then presented to and adopted by the board. A fight song was also later determined by the students.

Academics

Classes

English

Math Related

Electives

Athletics

Fine Arts

The Wyoming Theater Company produces the yearly musicals and plays which 9th through 12th grade students in Wyoming Public Schools have the opportunity to participate in. Involving over a hundred students each year, The Theater Company has been noted on local television and other media sources for its high quality and groundbreaking performances. Jeremy Schnotala directs the Wyoming Theater Company. Mr. Schnotala created The Wyoming Park Theater Company in 1994; when Wyoming Park and Rogers High Schools merged the Theater Company merged as well. Jeremy Schnotala continues to direct and lead the amazing theatrical productions. Information on past shows and current shows can be found at The Theater Company’s website:

www.wyomingtheatercompany.com

Some of the recent shows the Theater Company has produced are Spamalot, The Giver, Beauty and The Beast, The Crucible, Wind and the Willows, Animal Farm, Lord of the Flies, and Willy Wonka to name just a few.

The Wyoming High School Band is led by Brian Ambrose, who directed the Rogers High School band program for four years prior to the consolidation, and Eric Flack, who, after originally serving as part of the instructional staff for Wyoming Park High School's marching band in 2011, was later named assistant director of both programs after the departure of former assistant director Laura Hyler in late August of that year. The 2012 marching show is Africa: Ceremony, Song and Ritual composed by Robert W. Smith. Drum Majors are Haley Altman, Adrian Labra, and Anna Petrenko.

The program held its first-ever band camp from July 30 to August 3 at Alma College in Alma, Michigan.

On August 23, Wyoming Public Schools hosted a community event at the new high school preceding the evening's first home football game. At the ribbon-cutting ceremony, district administration requested a former student from Wyoming Park and a former student from Rogers, both from the band, to hold the ribbon. Those selected were drum majors Adrian Labra and Haley Altman. At 6PM, the band led a parade of community members into the stadium for the football game, followed by a performance of the national anthem and their 2012 show at halftime.

On August 25, the band performed at the opening ceremonies for the city of Wyoming's annual Metro Cruise. Almost a month later, the band performed at the third-annual Reason to Hope charity football game, with proceeds going towards research to find a cure for Alzheimer's. The following day, the band competed in its first competition of the season at the Rockford Invitational, walking away with 5th place and a score of 82.6.

On October 9, the band took part in the annual MSBOA District Marching Festival, this time held at East Kentwood High School. The band received straight 1's across the board, earning them their first Division 1 rating. A few days later on October 13, the band competed in its second competition at Grandville High School, earning 2nd place, a score of 86.0, the caption award for best marching, and awards of excellence in marching and percussion. The band then wrapped up its first season on October 20 (having recognized its senior members the night before at the high school's final home football game of the season), competing in the annual Jenison and East Kentwood marching invitationals and received a score of 84.6 and 2nd place, and 85.9 and 4th place respectively.

The 2013 season saw a few changes to the program. While band camp was again slated to be held at Alma College, around 140 new band members are expected to join the program. In addition, before the end of the 2012-13 school year, Eric Flack made the decision to no longer teach at Wyoming. His position as assistant director was then given to Shawn Gurk, who currently helms the junior high band program,

Band office # - (616) 530-7580 ex. 2077

Fight song

The Wyoming High School fight song uses the same rhythms borrowed from Troy University's fight song known as "Trojan's One and All."

WE ARE THE WOLVES
Here's to The Mighty Wolves
Charging straight into the fight.
We will always cheer for victory
And you'll show them all your might.
WY-O-MING!
Hail to purple! Hail to black!
We're behind you all the way
So let's go team, go!
WE ARE THE WOLVES!
Let's win today!

Marching Season

Show summary (July 23 - October 20, 2012)

Date Invitationals Position Score Rating
09/22 Rockford High School Invitational 5th 82.6 N/A
10/09 MSBOA District Marching Festival 1st N/A 1
10/13 Grandville High School Invitational 2nd 86.0 N/A
10/20 Jenison High School Invitational 2nd 84.6 N/A
10/20 East Kentwood High School Invitational 4th 85.9 N/A

References

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