Marion Harding High School (Ohio) Explained

Marion Harding High School
Location:1500 Harding Hwy E
City:Marion, Ohio
Country:USA
Coordinates:40.593°N -83.0909°W
Opened:1953 (original building)
2003 (new building)
Type:Public high school
District:Marion City School District
Grades:9–12
Principal:Jennifer Musbach
Enrollment:969 (Oct 2017)[1]
Team Name:The Presidents (Prexies)
Colors:Red & black
Athletics Conference:Mid-Ohio Athletic Conference (MOAC)
Picture Caption:Marion Harding High School

Marion Harding High School is a public high school in Marion, Ohio. Opened in 1893 under the name Marion High School, it received its current name in 1920. It is the only high school in the Marion City School District. The school mascot is the Presidents (often shortened to Prexies) and is symbolized by an eagle named Warren G. They are currently a member of the Mid Ohio Athletic Conference (MOAC). Enrollment was 969 as of October 2017.

The school was named after Marion's most famous son, Warren G. Harding. The original school site is a mere 1/2 mile from the Harding Memorial, which is one of the largest presidential memorials located outside of the Washington D.C. area. In 2003, a new high school was erected with assistance of state funds offered for the replacement and/or upgrade of older school facilities. The old building now houses Grant Middle School.

Ohio High School Athletic Association State Championships

Notable alumni

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Fall Enrollment (Headcount) - October 2017 Public Districts and Buildings . Ohio Department of Education . 12 February 2018.
  2. Web site: Ohio High School Athletic Association Web site. 2006-12-31. OHSAA. OHSAA.
  3. Web site: B Selanders discovered in U.S., School Yearbooks, 1900-1999.
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