Lawrence Central High School
Lawrence Central High School | |
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Location | |
7300 East 56th Street Public high school | |
Established | 1941 |
School district | M S D Lawrence Township |
Principal | Franklyn Bush |
Faculty | 118 |
Grades | 9–12 |
Enrollment | 2,300+ (2018-2019) |
Color(s) | |
Athletics | Metropolitan Interscholastic Conference |
Team name | Bears |
Website | LCHS |
Lawrence Central High School (LCHS) is a public
Overview
It was established in 1940 and is one of two high schools in the Metropolitan School District of Lawrence Township.[1]
Athletics
LC athletic teams have enjoyed success, including recent state titles in baseball and both men's and Women's Track and Field. Past success in Conference Indiana has been enjoyed by the football team, with several championships in the early 2000s as well as a 5A State Runner-up finish in 2010. LC's football team went on to become the 2012 5A state champions. The Men's Track and Field team won state championships in 1998 and 2005. The Baseball team won a state championship in 2004. The LC gymnastics team won its first team state title in 2007. LC has also enjoyed titles of sectional, regional and state level in individual wrestling, women's cross country, and men's and women's track champions.
As of 2013, Lawrence Central High School left Conference Indiana and joined the Metropolitan Interscholastic Conference.
Performing arts
The Lawrence Central Marching Band (the "Spirit of Central Marching Band & Guard") is a two-time
The Lawrence Central Performing Arts Association ([1]) is the "umbrella" parent-teacher organization which engages families in activities involving each or all of the performing arts programs. It provides a novel approach through collaborative support, uniting all members in activities, regardless of which group their child is in, to benefit the program as a whole. Activities include fund-raising, volunteerism, and public relations. The website in the above link is updated weekly to keep families informed.
Extracurricular activities
Lawrence Central has many extracurricular clubs and activities. Currently these extracurricular activities are available: Anime Club, Bowling Club, Best Buddies, Cub Reporter, Color Guard, Chess Club, Choir, Classic Gaming Club, Cross Country, Dance, Drama (Musicals and Plays), Euchre Club, International Thespian Society, Jazz Band, Key Club, LC Latinos, LC Players, National Honor Society, PEERS, Pep Band, Rock Climbing, Science Club, Show Choir, Skiing, Spanish Club, Speech Team, Swimming and Diving, Bears' Den Yearbook, Winter Guard, Marching Band, Marching Orchestra, German Club, Tribal Regime, Corpse Corps, Parcheesi Club, LaRue Carter Club, Epic Spore Club.
Notable alumni
- Frank Levinson, co-founder of Finisar Corporation
- Jeremy Hollowell, professional basketball player
- Joshua Sales, drummer for Sam Hunt
- Kyle Guy, NBA basketball player and 2019 NCAA final four Most Outstanding Player
- Derrick Harris, former Running Back in the NFL
- Kind Butler III, US track and field athlete
- Gerrid Doaks, NFL Running Back for the Houston Texans
- Jake LaRavia, NBA Player for the Memphis Grizzlies
- Derrick Ransom, former Defensive Tackle in the NFL
- Norm Sloan, Former college basketball coach
- Sarah Jo Pender, convicted killer
- Cameron McGrone, NFL Linebacker for the Indianapolis Colts
- Tre Roberson, CFL Cornerback for the Calgary Stampeders
- Megan Gailey, Standup comedian, actress, and podcast host