McLoughlin High School

McLoughlin High School
McLoughlin High School in Milton-Freewater
Address
Map
120 S. Main St.

Milton-Freewater
,
(Umatilla County)
,
Oregon
97862

United States
Coordinates45°56′08″N 118°23′29″W / 45.935555°N 118.391325°W / 45.935555; -118.391325
Information
Established1921
School districtMilton-Freewater Unified School District
SuperintendentAaron Duff
PrincipalMario Uribe Saldaña
Grades9-12
Number of students483 (2021-22)[1]
Color(s)Crimson and black     [2]
Athletics conferenceOSAA Eastern Oregon League 3A
MascotPioneers[2]
Websitehttp://machi.miltfree.k12.or.us/

McLoughlin High School (formerly McLoughlin Union High School), known as Mac-Hi, is a public high school in Milton-Freewater, Oregon, United States. It is part of Milton-Freewater Unified School District.[3][4]

It is named after John McLoughlin, a prominent 19th century trader, for his contributions to the state of Oregon.

History

Milton-Freewater's first school was founded in 1872. In 1879 a four-room school was constructed and later expanded in 1909 with the construction of Central School (now Central Middle School).[4] This building housed the town's high school until 1922 when the construction of McLoughlin Union High School was completed. The red and white brick structure, built in 1921 to 1922, originally consisted of three wings housing eight classrooms, a library, study hall, science labs, a 1,100-seat auditorium, an industrial arts wing, and a gymnasium.[5] Over 100 years later, the remodeled building continues daily operations in an expanded campus. It is supplemented with five additional buildings, including a dedicated gymnasium and industrial arts center.

In 1922, the school began operation with 231 students and 12 teachers.[6] By 2023, it served approximately 520 students with a staff of 29 teachers and 13 support staff.[3]

Notable Alumni

  • Aerial view of Mac-Hi as it appeared in the 1948 yearbook.
    Aerial view of Mac-Hi as it appeared in the 1948 yearbook.
  • Mac-Hi and surrounding area as it appeared in May 2023. The 1909 Central School building that originally housed the high school is in the middle left.
    Mac-Hi and surrounding area as it appeared in May 2023. The 1909 Central School building that originally housed the high school is in the middle left.
  • A relief of John McLoughlin is located on the north side of the front entrance. Two additional inlaid reliefs feature the seal of Oregon and a quote by Philip Sidney.
    A relief of John McLoughlin is located on the north side of the front entrance. Two additional inlaid reliefs feature the seal of Oregon and a quote by Philip Sidney.
  • The memorial stone in front of Mac-Hi's gymnasium honors 41 men from the district who were killed in World War II.
    The memorial stone in front of Mac-Hi's gymnasium honors 41 men from the district who were killed in World War II.
  • The front of Mac-Hi as seen from the north lawn in May 2023.
    The front of Mac-Hi as seen from the north lawn in May 2023.
  • The original 1921 school remains the largest and most prominent feature of Mac-Hi's six building campus.
    The original 1921 school remains the largest and most prominent feature of Mac-Hi's six building campus.
  • A plaza on the southeast of the campus honors a Dairy Queen run by the Martin family, which served students from that location for 30 years.
    A plaza on the southeast of the campus honors a Dairy Queen run by the Martin family, which served students from that location for 30 years.

References

  1. ^ "McLoughlin High School". National Center for Education Statistics. Retrieved June 3, 2023.
  2. ^ a b "McLoughlin High School". Oregon School Activities Association. Retrieved 2024-04-17.
  3. ^ a b "About Us - McLoughlin High School". McLoughlin High School Website. Archived from the original on 2023-06-03. Retrieved 2023-06-03.
  4. ^ a b "About Us - Milton-Freewater Unified School District 7". www.miltfree.k12.or.us. Archived from the original on 2023-06-03. Retrieved 2023-06-03.
  5. ^ "McLoughlin Union High School Yearbook 1926". Classmates.com. 1926. Retrieved 2023-06-03.
  6. ^ The Crimson and Black Yearbook 1948. McLoughlin Union High School. 1948. p. 7.
  7. ^ "Class of 2016 Alumni Hall of Fame". Google Docs. Archived from the original on 2023-06-04. Retrieved 2023-06-04.
  8. ^ "Class of 2018 Inductions.pdf". Google Docs. Retrieved 2023-06-04.
  9. ^ "Jennifer Doherty – Department of Epidemiology". Retrieved 2023-06-04.
  10. ^ "Class of 2017 Inductions.pdf". Google Docs. Retrieved 2023-06-04.
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