School type Public Principal Kathi D. Schmalz Enrollment 12 (2012-2013) Phone +1 304-455-1990 School board Wetzel County Schools Color Navy blue and old gold | Superintendent Mr. Ed Toman Grades 9–12 Language English District Wetzel County Schools Number of students 12 (2012–2013) | |
Address 601 Maple Ave, New Martinsville, WV 26155, USA Similar Paden City High School, Tyler Consolid High Sch, River High School, Valley High School, Monroe Central High Sch | ||
Magnolia High School (MHS) is a public secondary school in New Martinsville, West Virginia, United States. It is part of the Wetzel County Schools district and is located at 601 Maple Avenue. As of the 2012–13 school year, enrollment is 435 students. The feeder school for Magnolia is New Martinsville School. Its partners in education are Bayer, Progressive Bank, and Wendy's.
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Mascot
Magnolia's sports teams are now known as the "Blue Eagles". However, prior to 1933, the teams were known as the Blue Blizzard. The school changed the mascot to the Blue Eagles, the symbol of Franklin Roosevelt's National Recovery Act.
Building
The current building is the fifth incarnation of the school, having been built in 1987–1988 and opened for use in the 1988–89 school year. The building is built on the site of the fourth building, which was built in 1923 to house a rapidly growing student population. That building was razed after the completion of the new school; currently, the auditorium and music departments sit on that site. A portion of that building still stands, as it was part of a 1960 addition to the school. The former shop and vocational rooms have been renovated and house home economics, art, driver education, and health/wellness classrooms.
Clubs and Organizations
Magnolia's chapter of TSA won Outstanding Chapter in West Virginia 16 consecutive years (1995–2011), relinquishing the title to Tyler Consolidated High School in 2012.
Traditions
Teams
Magnolia's athletic teams currently play in the WVSSAC at the A level and the OVAC at the AAA level. Teams include:
Recently, the WVSSAC realigned its athletic divisions and has announced that the school will be rated as a WV A level school, based on 2011 school enrollments. The school is eligible to continue compete at the AA level; however, a decision has been made to compete at the A level.
Championships by Sport
Magnolia carries a rich tradition of high school championships:
Football
Magnolia has been playing high school football since 1903 and has more than 600 victories. In 1912, Magnolia beat Woodsfield, Ohio 157-0 which still stands as the state record for the most points scored in a game.
The 2015 Magnolia football team beat East Hardy High School in the Class A Championship 62-0 which is the state record for the most points scored in a championship game.
A Magnolia football player has won the Kennedy Award on three occasions: Mark Cisar (twice) and Justin Fox.
Achievements
Notable alumni
Well known graduates of Magnolia include:
Chase Edward Barker, professional photographer and film maker