Image 1: Elyria West High School

Image 2: Elyria West memorabilia showcase

Image 3: Elyria West during construction

Image 4: EWHS Seal

Mascot: WOLVERINES

Elyria West, built in 1973 as a smaller, more spacious high school to accommodate students from the north and west sides of town, was seen as the crowning achievement of the district at a time when Elyria High School was filled to capacity.

The groundbreaking ceremony was held on August 19, 1971. After considerable study of student population, geographic conditions and the capacity of the school, the attendance boundaries were established by the Board of Education. The total acreage of the school is 47,4573 acres, costing $134,518. The school takes up 111,000 square feet. The total cost of the school and equipment was $3,710,838.

Wayne E. Appleby Jr. gave the school its name in the "Name the School" contest given by The Chronicle Telegram.

There is a large Elyria West memorabilia showcase honoring past memories in the new high school athletic wing.

Elyria West High School closed in 1996

FIGHT SONG
Fight on Elyria West
You know we'll win this game tonight!
Courage and Honor we have and we will put them to the test.
Elyria West will win to show that we are best.

ALMA MATER
We sing thee praise for all to hear,
Our Alma Mater to us is dear.
Our love for thee will surely show.
Elyria West, Elyria West,
Marching on to Victory.
We pledge thee honor in our quest,
and hold thee dear, Elyria West.

words and music by David J. Noe