Kenmore High School is a public high school in Akron, Ohio. It is 1 of 7 high schools in the Akron Public Schools district. The schools mascot is the Cardinals. They are a member of the Akron City Series athletic conference.
| Kenmore High School | |
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| Address | |
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2140 13th Street S.W. , Summit County , 44314 | |
| Coordinates | 41°02′45″N 81°33′29″W / 41.045731°N 81.558167°W |
| Information | |
| Type | State School |
| Opened | 1916 |
| School district | Akron Public Schools |
| Principal | Byron Hopkins |
| Grades | 9-12 |
| Color(s) | Red and Black |
| Athletics conference | Akron City Series |
| Nickname | Cardinals |
| Website | Kenmore High School |
History
The original Kenmore High School was constructed in 1916. Population in the Village of Kenmore grew rapidly, which resulted in an addition the next year. It was originally part of the Coventry Township District, but was annexed to the Akron Public Schools in 1929. The school housed elementary and high school students for many years. More additions were made to the school in 1952 and 1955. The oldest parts of the school were razed, and the current Kenmore High School was built in 1981.
Athletic Accomplishments
On February 23, 1985 Kenmore Boys Basketball team won the School's first City Series Title. In 2007 the Kenmore Basketball team had a sweet sixteen victory over St. Vincent - St. Mary High School by a score of 58 - 56. They continued to the regional tournament but lost to CVCA.
Notable alumni and faculty
- Richard"Dick" Fortner - Head Football Coach - 9 years- 1963, 1966 - 1973; Two City Series Championships - 1969 &1970; Only Kenmore Football Coach to have a winning career record- 58 - 25 - 4
- Cliff Battles, NFL Pro Football Hall of Fame
- Don Buckey, NFL wide receiver and member of New York Jets, member of 1975 College Football All-America Team, starred with twin brother Dave Buckey at NC State
- Rick Forzano, 1951 assistant coach at Kenmore HS, former Detroit Lions head coach
- Gary Pinkel, head football coach, University of Missouri
- Don Plusquellic, current and longest-serving mayor of Akron, Ohio
- Tim "Ripper" Owens, former lead singer of Judas Priest
- Mike W. Barr, comic book and mystery writer