Waseca Junior and Senior High School

Waseca Junior and Senior High School (WJSH) is located in Waseca, Minnesota, United States.[4] The school mascot is the bluejay and the school colors are blue and gold. It houses approximately 1000 students in grades 7 through 12. They offer a rigorous curriculum which meets Minnesota standards. They also offer Post-Secondary Enrollment Options (PSEO) including College in the Schools and Advanced Placement courses. Jeanne Swanson is the current principal.

Waseca High School in 2016
Address
1717 Second Street, N.W.

Waseca
,
(Waseca County)
,
Minnesota
56093

United States
Coordinates44°5′40″N 93°30′35″W
Information
Motto"We R4 The Bluejay Way"
  1. Respect Yourself
  2. Respect Others
  3. Respect Property
  4. Respect Learning
PrincipalDr. Jason Miller
Teaching staff35.33 (FTE)[1]
Grades9–12
Enrollment630 (2017-18)[1]
Student to teacher ratio17.83[1]
Color(s)Blue and Gold   
SloganThink Blue, Achieve Gold
Fight songFight, Fight, Fight you Bluejays Come on and cheer Waseca High We have got the will to win Our winning spirits never die-you RAH RAH Bluejay teams forever Have added glory to your name Waseca High School cheers for you And we will fight on to win this game Wa-Seca Blue-Jays, Wa-Seca Blue-Jays, Waseca Bluejays, Waseca Bluejays Yeah, RAH-RAH Bluejays![2]
Athletics conferenceBig South Conference of the Minnesota State High School League[3]
SportsBaseball, basketball, cheerleading, cross country, football, golf, gymnastics, hockey, soccer, softball, swimming, tennis, track and field, volleyball, wrestling
Team nameBluejays
Websitewww.waseca.k12.mn.us/Domain/114

Activities

There are many different activities and clubs at WJSH:

Music program

Choir [5] is a program open to all students. Concert Choir is a group of students in grades 9 through 12 and anyone can join. Select Choir is open to students in grades 10 through 12 and is an audition only group.

Showchoir is a branch of the choir program and participation requires the involvement in either Concert or Select Choir. Showchoir groups are also audition only. There are four showchoir groups:

  • Showtime (All girls, 9th through 12th grade.)
  • 2nd Street (Co-Ed, 9th and 10th grade only.)
  • State Street (Co-Ed, 10th through 12th grade.)
  • Sextets (6 guys and 6 girls, 10th through 12th grade.)

Band is another big program open to all students. There are two jazz bands-Jazz I & II. There is a symphonic and concert band as well. The Marching Band program consists of The Waseca Marching Jays. It includes the instrumental sections and a Colorguard section, and is known throughout the region for its tradition of excellence, pride, unity, and discipline. Waseca Marching Jays are 23 time grand champions at Sioux Falls Festival of Band.[6]

Notable alumni

References
  1. "WASECA SENIOR HIGH". National Center for Education Statistics. Retrieved March 26, 2020.
  2. "Words". Edline.net. Retrieved 2013-10-15.
  3. "Activity Page". Mshsl.org. Retrieved 2013-10-15.
  4. "Waseca Public Schools - Good School Districts in Southern Minnesota". Discoverwaseca.com. Retrieved 2013-10-15.
  5. "Waseca High School Choirs". Waseca.k12.mn.us. Retrieved 2013-10-15.
  6. "WASECA BANDS Home Page". Waseca.k12.mn.us. 2012-11-26. Retrieved 2013-10-15.
  7. THE WISCONSIN BLUE BOOK. Madison. 1913. p. 652.
  8. Berardino, Mike (September 20, 2013). "Minnesota Twins: Gene Glynn has a merry go-round at AAA Rochester". Pioneer-Press. Retrieved May 2, 2014.
  9. "Ernie Jessen". Pro Football Reference. Retrieved May 3, 2014.
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