Wethersfield High School (Connecticut) Explained

Wethersfield High School
Streetaddress:	411 Wolcott Hill Road
State:	Connecticut
Zipcode:	06109
Country:	United States
Ceeb:	070925
District:	Wethersfield School District
Coordinates:	41.7077°N -72.6712°W
Principal:	Siobhan O'Connor
Superintendent:	Michael Emmett
Students:	1,151 (2022-23)^[1]
Faculty:	86.00 (FTE)
Ratio:	13.38
Team Name:	Eagles
Mascot:	Eagle
Colors:	Navy blue and white
Yearbook:	The Elm
Newspaper:	The Phoenix

Wethersfield High School is a high school in Wethersfield, Connecticut, United States.

Awards

• Wethersfield High School was recognized as a National Blue Ribbon School in 1996.^[2]
• The Wethersfield High School Design Engineering Team placed first nationally in the AbilityOne Design Challenge in 2013^[3] and 2014.^[4]
• Wethersfield High School's Boys varsity soccer has won 16 state championships (1948, 1949, 1954, 1955, 1957, 1968, 1975, 1982, 1984, 1991, 1999, 2000, 2002, 2004, 2008, 2021).^[5]

Structure

Wethersfield High School originally opened in 1952, with several small renovations taking place in 1957, 1970, and 1993. The current school building standing on the property is a multi-story brick modern-style structure. By the 2010s the school did not meet current educational curriculum requirements, did not address current safety standards, and was not code compliant for individuals with disabilities.^[6] The aging building was evaluated and a referendum was passed for a "Renovate As New" construction plan. The renovation started in October 2013 with a planned completion date of April 2017. It was fully completed by January 2017.

Notable alumni

• Ryan Costello, professional baseball player
• Tony DiCicco - professional goaltender and United States women's national soccer team coach; graduated in 1968
• Betsey Johnson - fashion designer; graduated in 1960^[7]
• Mark Linn-Baker - actor; graduated in 1972
• Chris Murphy - U.S Senator^[8]
• Tyler Murphy - NFL player with the Miami Dolphins
• Steve Roslonek - children's music performer
• Colin McDonald - professional hockey player
• Christopher Shinn - playwright
• Jimmy Slayton - USL Soccer Player, All-American, University of Hartford
• Mark Tetto - television personality residing in South Korea

Notes and References

1. Web site: Wethersfield High School. National Center for Education Statistics. April 7, 2024.
2. Web site: BLUE RIBBON SCHOOLS PROGRAM. 2023-10-28 .
3. Web site: Wethersfield High School Places First in AbilityOne Design Challenge . 2014-09-02 . 2014-09-03 . https://web.archive.org/web/20140903100755/http://www.sourceamerica.org/about-us/news-room/press-releases/539-wethersfield-high-school-places-first-in-abilityone-design-challenge . dead .
4. Web site: THEY WON!!! WHS Jets Team Are National Champs!. https://web.archive.org/web/20160919154731/http://www.wethersfield.k12.ct.us/page.cfm?p=2368&newsid=344 . 2016-09-19 .
5. Web site: CIAC Sports Champions Database Search .
6. Web site: Wethersfield High School Debuts New Gym, Media Center . School Construction News . 11 June 2019.
7. Web site: classmates.com. 1960 Wethersfield High School yearbook. 12 March 2016.
8. Web site: U.S. Congressman Chris Murphy ('92) Meets with Students at Wethersfield High School. https://web.archive.org/web/20160919152841/http://www.wethersfield.k12.ct.us/cf_news/view.cfm?newsid=92 . 2016-09-19 . 2023-10-28 .