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Lake Suburban Conference
The Lake Suburban Conference was a high school athletic conference serving schools in the Indiana High School Athletic Association. The conference was formed in 1949 as the Calumet Athletic Conference, and disbanded in 1992. Most of its schools were located in Lake County, though two members during the CAC period were from Porter County. History The Calumet Athletic Conference was formed in 1949 by nine schools from Lake County. These schools were either Gary-Hammond metro area schools not involved in the Northern Indiana Conference, or suburban schools within the county. While membership did change, as three schools left to be Independent, two of those schools would return, along with other expansions, meant that two divisions would be utilized from 1963 to 1970. 1970 caused dramatic changes to the Calumet. Chesterton and Portage left to help found the Duneland Athletic Conference, Gary Wirt joined with the other Gary schools in the Northwestern Conference, and East Gary Ediso ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Indiana High School Athletic Association
The Indiana High School Athletic Association (IHSAA) is the arbiter of interscholastic competition among public and private high schools in the U.S. state of Indiana. It monitors a system that divides athletically-competing high schools in Indiana based on the school's enrollment. The divisions, known as classes, are intended to foster fair competition among schools of similar sizes. A school ranked 3A is larger than a school ranked 1A, but not as large as a 6A-ranked school. Only football has 6 classes. Boys' basketball, girls' basketball, volleyball, baseball and softball are divided into four classes. Boys' and girls' soccer have featured three classes since the 2017–18 school year. All other sports compete in a single class. Structure The IHSAA is divided into three board of director districts: northern, central, and southern. For the state tournament, there are two divisions. The northern district is composed of 21 of Indiana's counties consisting the northern third of Ind ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
West Side High School (Gary)
West Side Leadership Academy is a four-year (9-12) public school of the Gary Community School Corporation in Gary, Indiana, United States. Notable alumni * Jason Johnson, former NFL player * Jon'Vea Johnson, NFL player * Lonnie Johnson Jr., NFL player * Brandon Moore, former NFL player See also * List of high schools in Indiana This is a list of high schools in the U.S. state of Indiana. A Adams County Allen County B Bartholomew County Benton County Blackford County Boone County Brown County C Carroll County Cass County Clark County Clay County ... References External linksWest Side High School Official Site Public high schools in Indiana Schools in Gary, Indiana Educational institutions established in 1968 {{Indiana-school-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Highland High School (Highland, Indiana)
Highland High School is a public high school located in the town of Highland in Lake County, Indiana. It is part of the School Town of Highland and serves as the only high school in the district. The school was founded in 1957 and incorporated in 1960. Demographics The demographic breakdown of the 1,118 students enrolled in 2014-2015 was: *Male - 51.6% *Female - 48.4% *Native American/Alaskan - 0.2% *Asian/Pacific islanders - 1.2% *Black - 5.4% *Hispanic - 26.3% *White - 64.8% *Multiracial - 2.1% 30.6% of the students were eligible for free or reduced lunch. Athletics The following sports are offered Highland High School: *Baseball (boys) *Basketball (boys & girls) *Bowling (boys & girls) * Cheerleading (girls) * Cross Country (boys & girls) * Dance (girls) * Football (boys) *Golf (boys & girls) * Soccer (boys & girls) *Softball (girls) * Swimming (sport) (boys & girls) *Tennis (boys & girls) *Track and Field (boys & girls) *Volleyball (girls) *Wrestling (boys) Clubs an ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Portage, Indiana
Portage ( ) is a city in Portage Township, Porter County, in the U.S. state of Indiana, on the border with Lake County. The population was 37,926 as of the 2020 census. It is the largest city in Porter County, and third largest in Northwest Indiana. History Pre-European settlement Prior to European settlement, Native Americans lived in Northwest Indiana. Mound Builders left a mound in the area now known as McCool, though the mound was destroyed in the early 1900s. Following the Mound Builders, the Wea tribe inhabited the area. The Wea were forced south by the Potawatomi.Dorris, Joyce. "Weaving the Past into the Future." ''Steel Shavings'' Volume 20 (1991): 3 Early explorers and settlers Jacques Marquette, Louis Jolliet, Louis Hennepin or François Pétis de la Croix may have explored the area. Potawatomi chief, Leopold Pokagon, encouraged his tribe to sell tribal lands to European settlers. In 1812, Garyton became one of the first communities in Portage Township.Norman, ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Portage High School
Portage High School is a public high school in Portage, Indiana that serves grades 9 through 12. The school has been in the area since the 1960s but can be dated back to the 1940s. The school serves the Portage, Indiana area as well as the South Haven area of Valparaiso, Indiana and Ogden Dunes, Indiana. The principal is Mike Stills. The school offers a wide range of classes including Advanced Placement classes and dual credit enrollment classes. Athletics Portage High School offers a wide range of athletics including: * Football (State Champions, 1977 (3A)) * Soccer * Baseball * Basketball * Track and field * Cross country (State Champions: 1974, 1984, 1992, 1999) * Volleyball * Tennis * Gymnastics (State Champions 1975, 2013) * Golf * Wrestling * Cheerleading * Swimming * Softball (State Champions, 2000 (3A), 2013 (4A)) All sports compete in the Duneland Athletic Conference (DAC). Publications The Publications Department produces the school newspaper (the ''Pow Wow''), ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Merrillville, Indiana
Merrillville is a town in Ross Township, Lake County, Indiana, United States. The population was 35,246 at the 2010 census. Merrillville is in east-central Lake County, in the Chicago metropolitan area. On January 1, 2015, Merrillville became the most populated town in Indiana, as Fishers in Hamilton County was converted from a town to a city. The town serves as a major shopping hub for Northwest Indiana. Geography Merrillville is located at . According to the 2010 census, Merrillville has a total area of , of which (or 99.88%) is land and (or 0.12%) is water. The town is centered on the intersection of U.S. Route 30 and Interstate 65. The Lincoln Highway runs through Merrillville. The original alignment of Lincoln Highway is known as 73rd Avenue (also called Old Lincoln Highway) in Merrillville, while the current Lincoln Highway (US 30) is known as 81st Avenue. State Road 53 (Broadway) and State Road 55 (Taft Street) traverse the town from north to south. Merrillville' ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Merrillville High School
Merrillville High School (MHS) is a public high school in Merrillville, Indiana, United States, for students in grades nine through twelve. About Merrillville High School is the only high school in the Merrillville Community School Corporation. In the 2009–10 school year, it added a Freshman Center Wing to its northeast corner. Demographics The demographics of the 2,182 students enrolled in school year 2019-20 were as follows: *Male - 50% *Female - 50% *Native American - 0.1% *Asian/Pacific islander - 1.1% *Black - 66% *Hispanic - 18% *White - 10% *Multiracial - 5% Athletics The Merrillville Pirates compete in the Duneland Athletic Conference. The school colors are purple, black and white. The following IHSAA-sanctioned sports are offered: *Baseball (boys') *Basketball (boys' & girls') *Cross country (boys' & girls') *Football (boys') **State champion - 1976 *Golf (boys' & girls') *Gymnastics (girls') **State champion - 1986, 1992 *Soccer (boys' & girls') *Softball (girls') ** ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Lowell, Indiana
Lowell is a town in West Creek and Cedar Creek townships, Lake County, Indiana, United States. The population was 9,276 at the 2010 census. History Lowell was platted in 1853. It was named after Lowell, Massachusetts. The James Brannon House, Melvin A. Halsted House, Lowell Commercial Historic District, Charles E. Nichols House, and J. Claude Rumsey House are listed in the National Register of Historic Places. Geography Lowell is located at (41.2924, −87.4151). According to the 2010 census, Lowell has a total area of , of which (or 98.29%) is land and (or 1.71%) is water. Located five miles (8 km) outside of the Great Lakes Basin, Lowell sought permission to pipe in lake water to replace city water drawn from its high fluoride deep wells. However, diversion of water out of the Great Lakes requires the approval of the Great Lakes Commission, which includes representatives of all the US states and Canadian provinces that border on the lakes. Lowell's request was tu ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Lowell High School (Lowell, Indiana)
Lowell High School, or LHS is a four-year public high school located in Lowell, Indiana. Lowell is a part of the Tri-Creek School Corporation. Athletics The official mascot of Lowell Senior High School is the Red Devil. Lowell High School offers the following sports: *Men's baseball *Men and women's basketball *Women's cheerleading *Men and women's cross country *Men's football *Men's and women's golf *Women's gymnastics *Men's and women's soccer *Women's softball *Men and women's swimming and diving *Men's and women's tennis *Men and women's track and field *Women's volleyball *Men's wrestling Crown Point High School and Lowell High School A notable rivalry has existed primarily between the football teams from Crown Point High School and Lowell High School since approximately 1903. Each team competes for "The Old Leather Helmet Trophy", a piece of World War I era leather headgear that is mounted to a wooden platform. This trophy symbolizes the long history of the schools riva ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Hobart, Indiana
Hobart is a city in Lake County, Indiana, United States. The population was 29,890 at the 2020 census, up from 29,059 in 2010. It has been historically primarily residential, though recent annexation has added a notable retail corridor to the city. History Hobart was platted in 1849. George Earle, an English immigrant bought land from the Potawatomi Native American tribe, who built a dam on Deep River, creating Lake George. He named the settlement that later developed into Hobart, after his brother, Frederick Hobart Earle, who never left England. The first school of the city was built in 1878. The First Unitarian Church of Hobart, Hobart Carnegie Library Hobart Commercial District, and Pennsylvania Railroad Station are listed in the National Register of Historic Places. The Lake George Commercial Historic District is noted locally. Hobart is also the site of several WPA projects, including a post office. Geography According to the 2010 census, Hobart has a total area of ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Hobart High School (Indiana)
Hobart High School is located in Hobart, Indiana. It is part of the School City of Hobart district. ''U.S. News & World Report'' ranked it 163rd within Indiana, and 7,137 in National Rankings. Their ranking was based upon performance on state-required tests, graduation and college preparation. Their college Advanced Placement participation rate is 31%. History The graduating class of 2009 was the first class to graduate from the school's new building at 2211 East 10th Street. The old high school, located at 36 East 8th Street, became the middle school. That building was built in the late 1950s. Prior to that, the high school students attended Roosevelt School, most recently part of the old junior high school on 4th Street. Demographics The demographic breakdown of the 1,323 students enrolled for the 2015-2016 school year was as follows: *Male - 49.5% *Female - 50.5% *Native American - 0.5% *Asian/Pacific islander - 0.6% *Black - 7.5% *Hispanic - 22.8% *White - 65.8% *Multiracial ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Griffith, Indiana
Griffith is a town in the Calumet and St. John townships in Lake County, Indiana, United States. It is a part of the Chicago metropolitan area. The population was 16,331 in 2021. History The Griffith State Bank, E.J. and E. Griffith Interlocking Tower and Griffith Grand Trunk Depot are listed in the National Register of Historic Places. In 2018, citizens of Griffith voted by a margin of 98% to 2% to leave Calumet Township in part because of the high property taxes they pay to the township, which also includes Gary, relative to the services received. The town is now part of North Township. Geography Griffith is above sea level. The town's boundaries encompass part of the ancient Calumet shore lines of Lake Michigan. Griffith has a total area of , all land. Griffith borders the town of Highland to the west, the city of Hammond to the northwest, the city of Gary to the northeast, the town of Schererville to the south, and unincorporated North Township to the east. Edu ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
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