Withrow High School Explained

Withrow High School
Streetaddress:	2520 Madison Road
City:	Cincinnati
State:	Ohio
County:	(Hamilton County)
Zipcode:	45208
Country:	USA
Coordinates:	39.1408°N -84.4525°W
District:	Cincinnati Public Schools
Superintendent:	Laura Mitchell
Principal:	Jerron T. Gray
Type:	Public, Coeducational high school
Grades:	7-12
Campus:	Urban
Conference:	Cincinnati Metro Athletic Conference
Accreditation:	North Central Association of Colleges and Schools^[1]
Mascot:	Tiger
Team Name:	Tigers^[2]
Established:	1919
Status:	Open
Enrollment:	1,411 ^[3]
Enrollment As Of:	2014-15
Homepage:	https://withrow.cps-k12.org/ Embed: yes Withrow High School Architect: Garber & Woodward Architecture: Colonial Revival Added: January 19, 1983 Refnum: 83001987

Withrow High School (originally East Side High School) is a public high school located on the east side of Cincinnati, Ohio. It is part of the Cincinnati Public Schools.

History

The school opened in 1919 and was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1983.^[4] Frederick W. Garber's firm was involved in the school's design, known for its arching entry bridge, 114feet clock tower,^[5] plantings and trees, 27acres campus, and large sports complex.

Notable alumni

• Curtis Anderson, former NFL and USFL player.^[6]
• Ethan Allen, former MLB player.^[7]
• Teddy Bailey, former NFL player.^[8]
• Carole Black, former President and CEO of Lifetime Entertainment Services.^[9]
• Tyrone Brown, former NFL player.^[10]
• Rosemary Clooney, former actress and singer.^[11]
• Jimmie Dodd, former Disney Mousketeer and musician.^[12]
• Yancy Gates (born 1989), basketball player for Ironi Nahariya of the Israeli Premier League^[13]
• Joey Jackson, former NFL player.^[14]
• Al Lakeman, former MLB player.^[15]
• Ruth Lyons pioneer radio and television broadcaster ^[16]
• Neil McElroy, former United States Secretary of Defense.^[17]
• Ron Oester, former MLB player.^[18]
• Louis Orr, former NBA player.^[19]
• Conrad Rucker, former NFL player.^[20]
• John Ruthven, wildlife artist.^[21]
• Tony Scott, former MLB player.^[18]
• Robert Surtees, cinematographer.^[22]
• LaSalle Thompson, former NBA player.^[23]
• Dwight Tillery, Mayor of Cincinnati^[24]
• Devin Williams, professional basketball player^[25]
• Perry Williams, former NFL player.^[26]

Further reading

• The East Side High School; Cincinnati Ohio, Garber & Woodward Architects, Architectural record, Volume 51 By American Institute of Architects pages 329-337

Notes and References

1. Web site: NCA-Council on Accreditation and School Improvement . 2010-03-16 . NCA-CASI . dead . https://web.archive.org/web/20100315213852/http://www.advanc-ed.org/schools_districts/school_district_listings/? . March 15, 2010 .
2. Web site: Ohio High School Athletic Association member directory. 2010-03-16. OHSAA.
3. Web site: Withrow University High School. National Center for Education Statistics. February 16, 2018.
4. Web site: Digital Library . National Register of Historic Places . 2012-09-04.
5. Book: Cincinnati Landmarks . Arcadia Publishing . Oct 29, 2012 . 2013-05-19 . Rolfes, Steven . 53. 9780738593951 .
6. Web site: Curtis Anderson . . January 12, 2019.
7. Book: Long, Robert. New York World Champions 1933. 12 January 2016. 2003. Trafford Publishing. 978-1-55395-539-9. 180.
8. Web site: Teddy Bailey . . January 12, 2019.
9. News: Kiesewetter. John. Cincinnati native relies on Lifetime of marketing skills. 27 December 2012. The Cincinnati Enquirer. August 8, 1999. PASADENA, Calif..
10. Web site: Tyrone Brown . . January 12, 2019.
11. Book: Crossland. Ken. Macfarlane. Malcolm. Late Life Jazz: The Life and Career of Rosemary Clooney. 12 January 2016. 13 June 2013. Oxford University Press. 978-0-19-981147-2. 249.
12. McKay. Robert. The Two Faces of Cincinnati. Cincinnati Magazine. 12 January 2016. January 1983. 92. 0746-8210.
13. Web site: GoBEARCATS.COM Yancy Gates Bio - University Of Cincinnati Official Athletic Site University Of Cincinnati . gobearcats.com . dead . https://web.archive.org/web/20141213043123/http://www.gobearcats.com/sports/m-baskbl/mtt/yancy_gates_377342.html . 2014-12-13.
14. Web site: Joey Jackson . . January 12, 2019.
15. Book: Heffron. Joe. Heffron. Jack. The Local Boys: Hometown Players for the Cincinnati Reds. 12 January 2016. 17 March 2014. Clerisy Press. 978-1-57860-554-5. 112.
16. News: Ruth Lyons: 'Mother' captured hearts and ratings. https://web.archive.org/web/20070214025906/http://www.cincypost.com/living/1999/lyons051399.html. dead. February 14, 2007. Horstman, Bary M.. May 13, 1999. The Cincinnati Post. October 23, 2017.
17. News: Neil McElroy Must Pass Up $285,000 to Be Defense Chief . . 14 . 1957-08-08 . 2016-01-12.
18. Web site: Greg . Noble . Ron Oester, Reds Hall of Famer, humbled by new high school field in his name . . 2015-07-10 . 2016-01-12.
19. Web site: Jackson, Orr together again . John . Erardi . . 2001-05-13 . 2016-01-12.
20. Web site: Conrad Rucker Stats . Pro-Football-Reference.com . 2019-12-01.
21. Web site: 90 years in the woods. John Ruthven's wonderful life . John . Faherty . . 2014-11-15 . 2016-01-12.
22. News: Cinematographer Robert Surtees Dies . . Ted . Thackrey Jr. . 1985-01-07 . 2016-01-12.
23. Daugherty. Paul. The Recruiter. 12 January 2016. October 1992. Cincinnati Magazine. 127. 0746-8210.
24. News: Cincinnati's new mayor. The Cincinnati Enquirer. November 6, 1991. p. B-1. Newspapers.com.
25. Web site: Taylor . Allan . New recruit idolized Devin Williams during high school days in Cincinnati . WV MetroNews . 22 May 2015.
26. Web site: Perry Williams . . January 12, 2019.