Western High School Facts & History

What year was Western High School founded?

• 1875

• 1844

• 1922

• 1933

True or False: Western High School is the oldest all-girls school in the country.

• True

• False

Western High School currently shares a campus with...

• Baltimore Polytechnic Institute

• Baltimore City College

• Mergenthaler Vocational Technical High School

• Academy for College and Career Exploration (ACCE)

Our current building was opened in...

• 1933

• 1975

• 1844

• 1967

Which of the following is NOT one of our school colors?

• Red

• Black

• White

• Silver

Our school mascot is the...

• Sisterhood

• Dove

• Parrot

• Bird

Western's motto is in Latin: Lucem Accepimus, Lucem Demus. What is the English translation of the school motto?

• Only the Best!

• Uniting Theory and Practice

• We have Received Light, Let us Give Forth Light.

• Strong deeds, gentle words.

At Graduation, Western students traditionally wear...

• All black

• All white

• All red

• Their class colors

In what year can Western students purchase their class rings?

• Freshman year

• Sophomore year

• Junior year

• Senior year

What is the name of the annual event in the fall, when the 12th grade class is celebrated and recognized?

• Senior Ring Dance

• Senior Celebration

• Senior Inauguration

• 12th Grade Tea