Canton McKinley Senior High School is a public high school in Canton, Stark County, Ohio, U.S. It is one of the largest and oldest high schools in Ohio. A public high school is a secondary school that is financed by tax revenues and other government-collected revenues, and administered exclusively by, and at the discretion of, state and local officials. ... Canton is a city in Stark County, Ohio, United States. ... Stark County is a county located in the state of Ohio. ... Official language(s) None Capital Columbus Largest city Columbus Largest metro area Cleveland Area  Ranked 34th  - Total 44,825 sq mi (116,096 km²)  - Width 220 miles (355 km)  - Length 220 miles (355 km)  - % water 8. ... Motto: (Out Of Many, One) (traditional) In God We Trust (1956 to date) Anthem: The Star-Spangled Banner Capital Washington D.C. Largest city New York City None at federal level (English de facto) Government Federal constitutional republic  - President George Walker Bush (R)  - Vice President Dick Cheney (R) Independence from...

Academics

In the fall of 2003, Canton McKinley was awarded a $1.5 million grant from The KnowledgeWorks Foundation funded in part by The Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation, and received assistance from the Ohio High School Transformation Initiative. Through studies it was found that smaller schools had higher graduation rates and fostered “community” and accountability within the school. In the fall of 2004, McKinley entered its first year of the program by being divided into 5 "small schools" (housed within the same building) known as A.L.I.V.E., Diversity, Impact, McK II, and S.T.A.R.S., each with its own Principal and counselor. With improved Ohio Graduation Test scores, improving attendance, and overall improved performance of the school as an entity, it is showing that the small schools are beginning to make a small impact, but the opinion of many students is that the small schools have proven to be largely ineffective and are disliked.^{[citation needed]} The small schools also have a yearly competition called the Bulldog Challenge, in which the schools are awarded points for attendance, discipline, etc. The winning small school wins a trip to Cedar Point. The Ohio Graduation Test or OGT replaced the Ohio Ninth Grade Proficiency Test as the state-wide exit exam. ... Inside Cedar Point with Corkscrew in view. ...

In the fall of 2006, the small schools were reformatted elimitating two.

Athletics

Canton McKinley High School is one of Ohio's traditional athletic powerhouses, having won 26 OHSAA State Championships (5th best in Ohio).[1] Canton McKinley competes in the Federal League, one of the oldest athletic conferences in Ohio. Other league members include Canton Glenoak, Massillon Jackson, Massillon Perry, North Canton Hoover, Uniontown Lake, Youngstown Austintown-Fitch, and Youngstown Boardman. However, Canton McKinley's biggest rival by far is the Tigers of Massillon Washington High School, known simply as Massillon. McKinley's nickname is the Bulldogs, sometimes abbreviated "Dawgs" or "Pups". Canton McKinley has won 26 Ohio High School Athletic Association team state championships, 5th best in the state. Official language(s) None Capital Columbus Largest city Columbus Largest metro area Cleveland Area  Ranked 34th  - Total 44,825 sq mi (116,096 km²)  - Width 220 miles (355 km)  - Length 220 miles (355 km)  - % water 8. ... Massillon Washington High School, is a secondary school located in Massillon, Ohio (2005 enrollment unconfirmed). ...

OHSAA State Championships

• Football - 1981, 1997, 1998 ^[1] (National Champions - 1997)
• Boys Swimming - 1937, 1939, 1940, 1945, 1949, 1951, 1952, 1956, 1957, 1958, 1959, 1960, 1961 ^[2]
• Boys Basketball – 1984, 2005, 2006 ^[3][4]
• Boys Golf - 1943 ^[5]
• Boys Track and Field - 1997 ^[5]
• Boys Baseball - 1937, 1939 ^[6]
• Girls Volleyball - 1983, 1987, 1991 ^[5]

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Football

Canton McKinley's football program is of national renown. Canton McKinley is 7th in the nation in football wins all-time, with 739 as of March 2006 (Massillon being 2nd with 754). McKinley is also second in Ohio in win total, again behind Massillon.

Prior to the start of the current playoff format in Ohio high school football, McKinley had won seven AP poll titles. Since the playoff format began, McKinley has won three State Titles, in 1981, 1997, and 1998. They have also been State Runner-Up three times, in 1977, 1985, and 2004.

The rivalry

Although heated in all sports, the McKinley-Massillon rivalry takes its most prominent form on the gridiron. McKinley-Massillon is the 13th most played rivalry in the nation, with 115 meetings between the schools. The rivalry is also tied for the nation's 14th oldest, dating back to 1894. Massillon holds the all-time edge in the series, 49-60. The rivalry was profiled in the November 14, 1994 issue of Sports Illustrated. The first issue of Sports Illustrated, August 16, 1954, showing Milwaukee Braves star Eddie Mathews at bat in Milwaukee County Stadium. ...

The venue

McKinley plays at Fawcett Stadium, a depression-era edifice that seats over 22,000 fans. Fawcett is also home to the NFL's annual Pro Football Hall of Fame Game (The Hall is in Canton, right next to McKinley high school). Fawcett Stadium is a football stadium in Canton, Ohio. ... The Great Depression was a time of economic down turn, which started after the stock market crash on October 29, 1929, known as Black Tuesday. ... NFL logo For other uses of the abbreviation NFL, see NFL (disambiguation). ... The Pro Football Hall of Fame Game is an annual National Football League pre-season exhibition game that is held a few days after the Pro Football Hall of Fames induction ceremonies. ... The Pro Football Hall of Fame is the National Football Leagues Hall of Fame. ...

Famous Bulldogs

Famous Bulldogs include Marion Motley, Wayne Fontes, Mike Doss, Tyler Everett, Josh McDaniels (New England Patriots Offensive Coordinator/Quarterbacks coach). Famous former coaches include Don Nehlen (West Virginia) and Ben Schwartzwalder (Syracuse). Marion Motley (born June 5, 1920, in Leesburg, Georgia, died June 27, 1999) was a former American Football fullback who played for the Cleveland Browns and the Pittsburgh Steelers. ... Wayne Fontes (born February 2, 1940) is a former American football coach and college and professional football player who was the head coach of the NFLs Detroit Lions from 1988 to 1996. ... Mike Doss (born March 24, 1981 in Canton, Ohio) is a American football safety for the NFL, and is currently a free agent. ... Tyler Everett (born November 4, 1983 in Canton, Ohio) is an American football player who currently plays for the Chicago Bears of the NFL. The former Ohio State Buckeyes safety was signed to the 53 man roster from the practice squad in order to bolster the safety position following injuries... Don Nehlen was head football coach at Bowling Green State University and later at West Virginia University. ... WVU Mountaineer Mascot statue in front of the Mountainlair Student Union. ... Ben Schwartzwalder(died 1993) was a Hall-of-fame football coach at Syracuse University. ... Syracuse University (SU) is a private research university located in Syracuse, New York. ...

2005 season

McKinley posted a 10-0 record in the 2005 regular season, capping it off with a victory over archrival Massillon, 38-8. They easily handled their first two playoff opponents before falling victim to eventual State Runner-Up Massillon in the rematch, 21-3.

2006 season

The Bulldogs finished with a regular season record of 9-1, their only loss coming to Massillon. The Bulldogs won their first three playoff games before falling to the Mentor Cardinals in the state Semi-finals[2]. Their final record was 12-2. Mentor High School is a public high school (grades 10-12) located in Mentor, Ohio. ...

Basketball

It's hard to outshine McKinley's football program, but their basketball team comes close. McKinley is #5 all-time in the nation in wins, with 1712. They are also #1 in the nation all-time in winning seasons with 96, and #1 all-time in the nation in winning percentage among teams with 1500+ victories, at .771.

McKinley is also #1 in Ohio in wins all-time. They have won State Championships in 1983-84, 2004-05, and 2005-2006. They have been State Runners-Up eight times, and hold Ohio records for most appearances in the Championship game (11), Final Four appearances (23), and Sweet Sixteen appearances (48).

The rivalry

Although slightly more tame than in football, McKinley basketball has little love for their rivals, Massillon. McKinley has a stranglehold on the all-time record, at 122-45.

The venue

McKinley plays their home games in the 5,000 seat Canton Memorial Fieldhouse.

Famous Bulldogs

McKinley has had several players move on to the NBA, including Nick Weatherspoon, Phil Hubbard, Gary Grant, Eric Snow, Michael Hawkins, and Keith McLeod. With Nick Weatherspoon playing in the NBA from 1974-1980, Phil Hubbard from 1980-1989, Gary Grant from 1989 to 2001, Eric Snow from 1996 to present, Michael Hawkins from 1997 to 2001, and Keith McCleod from 2004 to present, McKinley has had a graduate in the NBA continuously since 1974, which is believed to be a record. Nick Levoter Weatherspoon (born July 20, 1950 in Greenwood, Mississippi) is an American former professional basketball player. ... Philip Phil Gregory Hubbard (born December 13, 1956 in Canton, Ohio) is an American former professional basketball player for the Detroit Pistons and Cleveland Cavaliers of the National Basketball Association from 1979 to 1989. ... Gary Grant (born April 21, 1965 in Canton, Ohio) is a former professional basketball in the National Basketball Association, who played at point guard. ... Eric Snow (born 24 April 1973 in Canton, Ohio) is an American professional basketball player currently with the Cleveland Cavaliers of the National Basketball Association. ... Michael Hawkins (born as Steve Michael Hawkins on October 28, 1972 in Canton, Ohio) is an American professional basketball player formerly in the NBA and currently playing with Al Jalaa Aleppo of the Syrian basketball league. ... Keith McLeod (born November 5, 1979 in Canton, Ohio) is a professional basketball player currently with the Golden State Warriors of the National Basketball Association at the point guard position. ...

2005-2006 season

McKinley finished its regular season with a record of 18-2. Its only losses were to nationally ranked powers Oak Hill Academy 51-50 and North College Hill High School 69-67. McKinley won the regular season and tournament Federal League crowns, and was also crowned Ohio Division I AP Poll Champion. McKinley cruised through the Division I playoffs and won their 2nd consecutive State Title by defeating the Trotwood-Madison Rams 63-33, tying a Division I record for lowest points allowed in a State Final. McKinley finished the 2005-2006 season ranked 2nd in the nation in the calpreps.com poll [3], 6th in the nation in the Sports Illustrated poll [4], and 10th in the nation in the USA Today poll. [5] Founded in 1878, Oak Hill Academy is a co-ed, private Baptist-affiliated secondary school in Mouth of Wilson (Grayson County), Virginia, USA. Oak Hills enrollment of approximately 100 students is 98% boarders, serving grades 8-12. ... North College Hill High School is a public high school in North College Hill, Ohio. ... The first issue of Sports Illustrated, August 16, 1954, showing Milwaukee Braves star Eddie Mathews at bat in Milwaukee County Stadium. ... USA Today is a national American daily newspaper published by the Gannett Company. ...

2006-2007 season

After losing eight seniors (and their top eight scorers) from the prvious year's state champion team, McKinley finished its regular season with a record of 15-5, their worst record since the 2002-2003 season.[6] They lost to Massillon Perry in the Sectional Final, their earliest tournament exit since the 2000-2001 season.[7]

Notable alumni

• Brannon Braga, creator, writer and producer of several Star Trek films and television series.
• Mary Orr, Broadway actress, author, playwright, author; Her short story / radio play "The Wisdom of Eve" was made into the movie All About Eve was nominated for 14 Academy Awards, winning 6.
• John Alfred Scali, ABC Washington, D.C. beat reporter; helped resolve the Cuban Missile Crisis. Appointed "Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary" to the United Nations by President Nixon.
• Joseph Myers, Brig. General U.S.A.F. SAC Commander; WWII Ace, First pilot to shoot down a jet Me 262.
• Richard H. Emmons, Physicist, Planetarium pioneer; His research works for NASA and the space program on the proximity of near objects could allow for safe human journeys to space. Designed and built 23 Planetariums (One of which is the Hoover-Price Planetarium at the Canton Historical Society). The "Richard H. Emmons Award" for Excellence in College Astronomy Teaching by the Astronomical Society of the Pacific is given in his honor.
• Reuben Klamer, Inventor of "The Game of Life" various other toys, Inducted into the Toy Inventors HOF and honored by the Smithsonian Institution.
• Frank DeVol, Musician, composer, actor; Nominated for 5 Academy awards and 5 Emmy Nominations.
• The O'Jays, soul group; inducted The Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 2005.

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External links

• Official Site
• Fan Site
• Ohio High School Athletic Association
• National Federation of State Athletic Associations Record Book

Notes and references