Ashland High School is a public

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located in Ashland, Wisconsin that serves students from 9th to 12th grade. It is part of the Ashland School District.

Athletics

Ashland High School's athletic teams are known as the Oredockers. This is in reference to the large

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that once stood on Ashland's harbor. This name arose in the 1940s; before this, the school's athletic teams were known as the Purgolders.

Notable alumni

* Brent Brevak, professional

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racer *

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, environmental activist * Barbara Linton, Wisconsin state legislator * William Plizka, Wisconsin state legislatorWisconsin Blue Book, 1985-86 edition, (Members of the State Legislature), page 71. *

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References

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