Wauwatosa East High School

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Wauwatosa East High School
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Wauwatosa East High School
7500 Milwaukee Ave

Wauwatosa
,
Wisconsin 53213-2206

United States
Coordinates 43°03′12″N88°00′23″W / 43.05327°N 88.00632°W / 43.05327; -88.00632
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Type Public high school
Establishedas Wauwatosa Senior High School, 1897; as Wauwatosa East, 1960
School district Wauwatosa School District
PrincipalStephen Plank
Teaching staff68.30 (FTE) [1]
Grades9–12
Number of students1,067 (2022-2023) [1]
Student to teacher ratio15.62 [1]
Color(s)Red and white    [2]
Athletics conference WIAA Greater Metro Conference
MascotCaptain Red
Nickname Red Raiders
Accreditation North Central Association of Colleges and Schools
Website Wauwatosa East High School Homepage
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Wauwatosa East High School is a comprehensive four-year public high school in the city of Wauwatosa, Wisconsin. It is part of the Wauwatosa School District. The school was originally known as Wauwatosa Senior High School until the opening of Wauwatosa West High School in September 1960. The first graduating class of Wauwatosa East High School was in June 1962. Today, the school is often colloquially referred to as Tosa East.

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History

The first high school in Wauwatosa opened at the site of the current Wauwatosa East in 1871. [3] Originally known as Wauwatosa High School, the school's name was changed to Wauwatosa East High School in September, 1961 after a rival high school was built on the west side of the city.

Much of the current structure was built in the second half of the 20th century. This resulted in substantial alterations to the original design of the building, including the removal of its tower and the closing of the school's third floor, largely due to the presence of asbestos, which is now used by the district for storage. A restoration project in the early 2000s uncovered several Works Progress Administration murals on the walls of what was formerly the school's main entrance; the murals had been painted in the 1930s during the New Deal era and subsequently covered up.

The sports teams are named the Red Raiders. They were once represented by a logo of a cartoon Native American brave in warpaint and a mascot dressed as a Native American. In 2006 this came under protest, which led to the logo being changed to a shield with the letters 'TE' on the front and crossed spears behind and the mascot becoming changed to a pirate. [4]

Athletics

The school has varsity level sports teams for both men and women, including volleyball, basketball, softball, baseball, soccer, football, golf, wrestling, tennis, swimming and diving, cross country, track and field, and the Poms dance squad.

Intramural sports include Ultimate Frisbee, IBA (basketball), and skiing.

State championships

Awards

In 2008, Wauwatosa East was recognized as a Blue Ribbon School. [6]

Notable alumni

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References

  1. 1 2 3 "East High". National Center for Education Statistics. Retrieved October 20, 2024.
  2. ↑ "Wauwatosa East High School". Wisconsin Interscholastic Athletic Association. Retrieved 2024-08-20.
  3. ↑ "City of Wauwatosa, WI - About Wauwatosa". www.wauwatosa.net. Archived from the original on 2010-12-02.
  4. ↑ High school mascot
  5. ↑ 2019 State Cross Country Meet Souvenir Program. Wisconsin Rapids, WI: Wisconsin Interscholastic Athletic Association. November 2, 2019. p. 25.
  6. ↑ "Wauwatosa School District (2021-22) | Milwaukee, WI".
  7. ↑ Witrado, Anthony. "Tosa East gives Harris, Smith high honor", Milwaukee Journal Sentinel , February 12, 2007. Accessed December 30, 2007. "But before Harris played basketball at the University of Wisconsin or for the Dallas Mavericks, he wowed fans, coaches and even opposing players at Wauwatosa East.... And before Tony Smith was recognized as a coach and high school basketball commentator, he and his full head of curls starred at the same high school before playing at Marquette and for six NBA teams, including the Los Angeles Lakers."
  8. ↑ Wauwatosa East lineman Marcus Mbow commits to Arizona State, coach Herm Edwards
  9. ↑ Stingl, Jim (2007-03-16). "To believe or not to believe, it's your choice". Milwaukee Journal Sentinel . p. 1B. Retrieved 2007-03-16.
  10. ↑ Minske, Rachel (2016-06-07). "Wauwatosa West looks to honor alumni through new 'Wall of Recognition'". Milwaukee Journal Sentinel . Retrieved 2018-01-29.
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