Capitol Hill High School Explained

Capitol Hill High School
Address:500 SW 36th Street
Zipcode:73109
Type:Public
Established:1928
Us Nces District Id:4022770
Superintendent:Sean McDaniel
Principal:Shari Gateley
Grades:9-12
Enrollment:1,445 (2022-23)[1]
Ratio:15.39
Teaching Staff:94.52 (FTE)
Mascot:Red Wolves
Website:https://www.okcps.org/Domain/82

Capitol Hill High School (CHHS) is a public high school in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma.[2] It is part of the Oklahoma City Public Schools.

In addition to parts of Oklahoma City, the school's boundary includes Valley Brook and a portion of Del City.[3] [4]

The high school has recorded a significant history with noteworthy success in interscholastic sports athletes and activities. Alumni include Allie Reynolds, a six-time all-star, and six-time World Series Champion, and Don Demeter. In 1949, Jack Van Pool played quarterback at the school and led it to a 12-0 season and state championship before becoming an Oklahoma Sooner and then joining the U.S. Army.[5] [6] Orville Moody was also an alumnus.[7]

Rockabilly singer Wanda Jackson graduated from the school.[8] Elmer Mulhausen wrote about his experiences at the school.[9]

U.S. News reported the student body to be 73 percent Hispanic, 11 percent African American and 10 percent white.[10]

In 1945, its yearbook was known as 'Chieftain.'[11]

History

Capitol Hill Junior High School was established in 1919. Capitol Hill High School opened in 1928.[2] It was the first high school south of the North Canadian River in the city, a poorer section of town.[12] In 2015, the school replaced its Redskins mascot with Red Wolves.[13] [14]

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Notes and References

  1. Web site: CAPTIOL HILL HS. National Center for Education Statistics. August 9, 2024.
  2. Book: Welge, William D.. Oklahoma City Rediscovered. November 24, 2007. Arcadia Publishing. 9780738551494. Google Books.
  3. Web site: 2020 CENSUS - SCHOOL DISTRICT REFERENCE MAP: Oklahoma County, OK. U.S. Census Bureau. 2024-01-28. - Detail of Valley Brook from the 2020 Census
  4. Web site: ALL_High%2020190422.pdf. Oklahoma City Public Schools. 2024-01-28. - Compare with municipal boundaries.
  5. Web site: Game of life: Col. Jack Van Pool was first player in state to make All-State in three sports. January 21, 2013. Oklahoman.com.
  6. Book: Dozier, Ray. The Oklahoma Football Encyclopedia. November 24, 2006. Sports Publishing LLC. 9781582616995. Google Books.
  7. Book: Historical Atlas of Oklahoma. Charles Robert. Goins. Danney. Goble. November 24, 2006. University of Oklahoma Press. 9780806134826. Google Books.
  8. News: Willert . Tim . Singer Wanda Jackson among alumni to be honored by Oklahoma City school foundation . 9 July 2021 . . July 9, 2021 . https://web.archive.org/web/20210709184754/https://www.oklahoman.com/article/3890992/singer-wanda-jackson-among-alumni-to-be-honored-by-oklahoma-city-school-foundation . live .
  9. Book: Mulhausen, Elmer. Something Funny Happened: On the Way to My 80th Birthday. November 24, 2009. AuthorHouse. 9781438922898. Google Books.
  10. Web site: Capitol Hill High School . 2022-09-17 . U.S. News & World Report.
  11. Web site: See You Next Year! High School Yearbooks from WWII : Capitol Hill Senior High School | The National WWII Museum. www.ww2yearbooks.org.
  12. Web site: From Redskins to Red Wolves Capitol Hill High retains its place at the center of this OKC neighborhood.. August 28, 2018.
  13. Web site: Dickerson . Brett . June 15, 2019 . OKCPS abandons custom of listening to alumni and current student body . 2022-09-17 . Oklahoma City Free Press.
  14. Web site: Capitol Hill High School eliminates 'Redskins' as mascot. TIM WILLERT The. Oklahoman. Tulsa World. 23 May 2015 .

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