Midview High School

Ohio public high school in Eaton Township

Slogan“Enter to learn, leave to serve”Athletics conferenceSouthwestern Conference^[1]MascotMiddie ManTeam nameMiddies^[1]NewspaperThe MidviewerWebsitemidviewk12.org/midviewhighschool_home.aspx

Midview High School is a public high school located in Eaton Township, just north of Grafton, Ohio, United States.

History

Midview High School was originally built in 1956 as a Junior High School, until the needs of the district demanded more room for students in grades 9-12. The building was then designated as the High School in 1956, and has remained so ever since.

Midview High School's current core curriculum includes classes in Language Arts, International Studies (French and Spanish), Math, Science, Business, Social Sciences, Health & Physical Education, Art, Music (Instrumental and Vocal), and Vocational & Occupational Studies (Industrial, Technology, and Home Economics). The high school is also certified in L.D. and D.D. programs.

Athletics

The school colors are blue and silver. The athletic teams are known as the Middies. Midview is currently a member of the Southwestern Conference, which the school moved to in 2015.^[3] Midview was a previous member of the now defunct West Shore Conference

Fall

Cheerleading (Varsity, JV, and Freshmen; Competition & Game Day Competition)
Cross Country (Boys & Girls Varsity)
Football (Varsity, JV, and Freshmen)
Soccer (Boys & Girls Varsity and JV)
Volleyball (Varsity, JV, and Freshmen)
Girls Tennis (Varsity and JV)

Winter

Basketball (Boys & Girls, Varsity, JV, and Freshmen)
Ice Hockey (Varsity only)
Wrestling (Varsity and JV)
Skippers
Bowling (Boys & Girls)
Gymnastics

Spring

Track and Field (Varsity only)
Softball (Varsity and JV)
Baseball (Varsity, JV, and Freshmen)
Boys Tennis (Varsity)

Organizations

Clubs & Activities

Academic Quiz Team
Air Force JROTC
Art Club
Best Buddies
Bowling
Broadcasting
Car Club
Class Crew
Drama Club & International Thespian Society
Future Business Leaders of America (FBLA)
Hall of Honor Student Selection Committee
Hats for Humanity
International Club – World Languages
Key Club
Link Crew
LOVE Club
Midview Fellowship of Christian Athletes (FCA)
Midview Marching Blue
National Honor Society
Newspaper
Photography
Quiz Bowl Club
Student Council
Yearbook^[4]

Music Groups

Band 1 & Band 2
Jazz Band
SATB Chorale
MHS Chorus
Midview Express^[5]

Notable alumni

Tom Batiuk, Comic strip creator of Funky Winkerbean^[6]
Dustin Crum, professional football player in the Canadian Football League (CFL)
Ryan Feierabend, professional baseball pitcher in Major League Baseball (MLB)^[7]
Dan Knechtges, Tony Award-nominated choreographer^[8]
Eric Lauer, professional baseball pitcher in MLB^[9]
Joe Staysniak, sports radio talk show host and professional football player in the NFL^[10]

References

^ ^a ^b ^c ^d OHSAA. "Ohio High School Athletic Association member directory". Retrieved 2010-04-02.
^ ^a ^b ^c "Midview High School". National Center for Education Statistics. Retrieved May 23, 2024.
^ Perry, Mike (March 20, 2013). "Midview to join SWC in 2015-16". Ohio Prep Zone. Retrieved March 20, 2013.
^ "Clubs & Activities". MidviewK12. Midview Schools. Retrieved 12 July 2022.
^ "Music & Theater". Midview High School Course Catalog 2022-2023: 33–35. Retrieved 12 July 2022.
^ "A lifetime of drawing: Retired Midview teacher taught art to Funky Winkerbean' cartoonist". The Morning Journal. 23 April 2000. Retrieved 12 July 2022.
^ Petrak, Scott (27 May 2021). "For the love of the game: Midview alum Ryan Feierabend still wants to play at the highest level, but playing the Lake Erie Crushers is still special". The Chronicle. Retrieved 12 July 2022.
^ Dolan, Allison. "Five Questions with Dan Knechtges". Dramatics. Retrieved 12 July 2022.
^ Fitzgerald, Sean (31 May 2022). "Brewers starter, Midview alum Eric Lauer is a rising star". The Morning Journal. Retrieved 12 July 2022.
^ Petrak, Scott (5 June 2020). "Midview grad, former NFL player Joe Staysniak suspended from radio show for insensitive comments". The Chronicle. Retrieved 12 July 2022.