4-year comprehensive school in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, United States
Westmoore High School is an American four-year public
high school located in south Oklahoma City,
Oklahoma . The school was founded in 1988 and serves the
ninth through the
twelfth grades as part of the
Moore Public School District . Westmoore was the second high school in the district after
Moore High School .
Southmoore High School , which opened in the 2008–2009 academic year, is the third.
On
May 3, 1999 ,
tornadoes severely damaged the campus, and its auditorium, and a nearby elementary school. The remainder of the school year for the approximately 2,000 students was finished at
Oklahoma City Community College .
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Academically, Westmoore offers a program in which 11th or 12th grade students may apply to take morning or afternoon courses as offered at
Moore Norman Technology Center .
[1] Seventeen
Advanced Placement courses are offered by Westmoore in several topics including
AP Music Theory ,
AP Studio Art , and
AP Psychology .
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Notable alumni
Billy Bajema , professional football player
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San Francisco 49ers (2005-2008),
St. Louis Rams (2009-2011), and
Baltimore Ravens (2012-2013).
Kellie Coffey , singer
[7]
Krystal Keith , country music singer
Kyle Tyler , professional baseball player
[8]
Los Angeles Angels (2021),
San Diego Padres (2022)
Jamey Wright , professional baseball player
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Colorado Rockies (1996-1999),(2004-2005),
Milwaukee Brewers (2000-2002),
St. Louis Cardinals (2002),
Kansas City Royals (2003),(2009),
San Francisco Giants (2006),
Texas Rangers (baseball) (2007-2008),
Cleveland Indians (2010),
Seattle Mariners (2010-2011),
Los Angeles Dodgers (2012),(2014) and
Tampa Bay Rays (2013).
Camille Herron , professional
ultramarathon runner and World Record holder
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AP Courses offered
References
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School Website (accessed April 28, 2013)
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School Website: About Us (accessed April 28, 2013)
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"WESTMOORE HS" . National Center for Education Statistics. Retrieved April 7, 2024 .
^ "Oklahoma youngsters return to school routine in borrowed classrooms".
Fort Worth Star-Telegram . Associated Press.
^ Wedel, Steve (1999-05-19).
"Westmoore Graduates Celebrate Challenges" .
The Oklahoman . Retrieved 2008-03-07 .
^ Baldwin, Mike (August 21, 2013).
"Pro football: Ravens' Billy Bajema is strong, tough in the trenches" . The Oklahoman . Retrieved February 15, 2015 .
^ Scott, Ben (September 14, 2007).
" 'Walk On' recharges Kellie Coffey's career" . The Oklahoman . Retrieved February 15, 2015 .
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"OU signee Kyle Tyler of Westmoore wins Gatorade award" .
^ Mooney, Roger (June 15, 2013).
"Wright's heart with tornado-ravaged area" . Tampa Tribune . Retrieved February 15, 2015 .
^ Helsley, John (July 2, 1996).
"Wright Has Wait Off His Shoulders Rockies Call Up Ex-Westmoore Pitcher" . The Oklahoman . Retrieved February 15, 2015 .
^ Carlson, Jenni (October 28, 2019).
"Camille Herron sets another world record, wins another world title" . The Oklahoman. Retrieved 20 April 2020 .
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