La Crosse Central High School

La Crosse Central High School is a public high school in La Crosse, Wisconsin. Administered by the School District of La Crosse, it is located on the south side of the city. The school was established in 1907.HistoryLa Crosse Central is the older of two public high schools in La Crosse, with rival Logan being the newer school. It was established in 1907. Originally, Central was located at the intersection of 16th and Cass Streets on La Crosse's south side, where Weigent Park stands today. The new building stands on Losey Boulevard, near State Road.AcademicsThe school has a World Language program, which includes trips to foreign countries; and a German exchange program, which allows students to have a German-speaking student live with them, as well as to live in Germany.Extra-curricular activitiesLa Crosse Central High School has a variety of extra-curricular activities and athletics, and is part of the Mississippi Valley Conference.State championships Spring baseball - A-1978, A-1986 Boys' basketball - 1925, D2-2017 Boys' cross country - A-1977, D1-1990 Girls' cross country - A-1985, A-1988, A-1989, D1-1990 Boys' golf - 1939 Girls' golf - 1990, 1991, 1992, 1993, 1998 Girls' gymnastics - A-1984 Skiing - 1969, 1974, 1975 Boys' track and field - A-1963Notable alumniDon Iverson, professional golferEdward C. Krause, former member of the Wisconsin State AssemblyRobert Moevs, composerGeorge Poage, First African American to earn a medal in the 1904 Olympics-BronzeWoodrow Swancutt, U.S. Air Force Major GeneralReuben Trane, founder of the Trane CompanyGregg Underheim, former member of the Wisconsin State AssemblyGeorge Williams, major league baseball player