Wethersfield High School (Connecticut)

Awards

• Wethersfield High School was recognized as a National Blue Ribbon School in 1996.
• The Wethersfield High School Design Engineering Team placed first nationally in the AbilityOne Design Challenge in 2013 and 2014.
• Wethersfield High School's Boys varsity soccer has won 16 state championships (1948, 1949, 1954, 1955, 1957, 1968, 1975, 1982, 1984, 1991, 1999, 2000, 2002, 2004, 2008, 2021).

Structure

Wethersfield High School opened in 1952, with several small renovations taking place in 1957, 1970, and 1993. The current school building standing on the property is a multi-story brick modern-style structure.

By the 2010s the school did not meet current educational curriculum requirements, did not address current safety standards, and was not code-compliant for individuals with disabilities. The aging building was evaluated and a referendum was passed for a "Renovate As New" construction plan. The renovation started in October 2013 with a planned completion date of April 2017. It was fully completed by January 2017.

Notable alumni

• Ryan Costello, professional baseball player
• Tony DiCicco - professional goaltender and United States women's national soccer team coach; graduated in 1968
• Betsey Johnson - fashion designer; graduated in 1960
• Mark Linn-Baker - actor; graduated in 1972
• Chris Murphy - U.S Senator{{cite web| url=http://www.wethersfield.k12.ct.us/cf_news/view.cfm?newsid=92 | archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160919152841/http://www.wethersfield.k12.ct.us/cf_news/view.cfm?newsid=92 | archive-date=2016-09-19 | access-date=2023-10-28 | title= U.S. Congressman Chris Murphy ('92) Meets with Students at Wethersfield High School}}
• Tyler Murphy - NFL player with the Miami Dolphins
• Steve Roslonek - children's music performer
• Colin McDonald - professional hockey player
• Christopher Shinn - playwright
• Jimmy Slayton - USL Soccer Player, All-American, University of Hartford
• Mark Tetto - television personality residing in South Korea

References

References

1. "Wethersfield High School". National Center for Education Statistics.
2. "BLUE RIBBON SCHOOLS PROGRAM".
3. "Wethersfield High School Places First in AbilityOne Design Challenge".
4. "THEY WON!!! WHS Jets Team Are National Champs!".
5. "CIAC Sports Champions Database Search".
6. "Wethersfield High School Debuts New Gym, Media Center".
7. "classmates.com".