Wellston High School (WHS) is a public
high school in
Wellston, Ohio. It is the only high school in the Wellston City School District. The school's nickname is the Golden Rockets and the school's official colors are blue and gold.
Notable alumni
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Pete Abele
Homer E. "Pete" Abele (November 21, 1916 – May 12, 2000) was an American politician from the Republican Party. He was active in Ohio politics, and represented the state in the House of Representatives.
Early life and education
Homer "Pete" ...
, politician
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John Carey, Director of the Governor's Office of Appalachia, former Chancellor of the
Ohio Board of Regents
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Lauren Kelsey Hall
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, 2004
Miss Ohio USA
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Jeff Montgomery, former MLB baseball player for the Cincinnati Reds and the Kansas City Royals
Athletics
The Golden Rockets belong to the
Ohio High School Athletic Association
The Ohio High School Athletic Association (OHSAA) is the governing body of athletic programs for junior and senior high schools in the state of Ohio. The OHSAA governs eligibility of student athletes, resolves disputes, organizes levels of compe ...
(OHSAA) and the
Tri-Valley Conference, a 16-member
athletic conference located in
southeastern Ohio. The conference is divided into two divisions based on school size. The Ohio Division features the larger schools, including Wellston, and the Hocking Division features the smaller schools.
See also
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Ohio High School Athletic Conferences
References
External links
District website
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High schools in Jackson County, Ohio
Public high schools in Ohio