# Midview High School > Mediated Wiki article. Canonical URL: https://mediated.wiki/source/Midview_High_School > Markdown URL: https://mediated.wiki/source/Midview_High_School.md > Source: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Midview_High_School > Source revision: 1341811446 > License: Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike 4.0 International (https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/4.0/) **Midview High School** is a [public high school](/source/Public_high_school) located in [Eaton Township](/source/Eaton_Township,_Lorain_County,_Ohio), just north of [Grafton, Ohio](/source/Grafton,_Ohio), United States. ## History Midview High School was originally built in 1956 as a Junior High School, until the needs of the district demanded more room for students in grades 9-12. The building was then designated as the High School in 1956, and has remained so ever since. Midview High School's current core curriculum includes classes in Language Arts, International Studies (French and Spanish), Math, Science, Business, Social Sciences, Health & Physical Education, Art, Music (Instrumental and Vocal), and Vocational & Occupational Studies (Industrial, Technology, and Home Economics). The high school is also certified in L.D. and D.D. programs. ## Athletics The school colors are blue and silver. The athletic teams are known as the Middies. Midview is currently a member of the [Southwestern Conference](/source/Southwestern_Conference_(Ohio)), which the school moved to in 2015.[3] Midview was a previous member of the now defunct [West Shore Conference](/source/West_Shore_Conference) **Fall** - Cheerleading (Varsity, JV, and Freshmen; Competition & Game Day Competition) - Cross Country (Boys & Girls Varsity) - Football (Varsity, JV, and Freshmen) - Soccer (Boys & Girls Varsity and JV) - Volleyball (Varsity, JV, and Freshmen) - Girls Tennis (Varsity and JV) **Winter** - Basketball (Boys & Girls, Varsity, JV, and Freshmen) - Ice Hockey (Varsity only) - Wrestling (Varsity and JV) - Skippers - Bowling (Boys & Girls) - Gymnastics **Spring** - Track and Field (Varsity only) - Softball (Varsity and JV) - Baseball (Varsity, JV, and Freshmen) - Boys Tennis (Varsity) ## Organizations **Clubs & Activities** - Academic Quiz Team - Air Force [JROTC](/source/JROTC) - Art Club - Best Buddies - Bowling - Broadcasting - Car Club - Class Crew - Drama Club & [International Thespian Society](/source/International_Thespian_Society) - [Future Business Leaders of America](/source/Future_Business_Leaders_of_America) (FBLA) - Hall of Honor Student Selection Committee - Hats for Humanity - International Club – World Languages - [Key Club](/source/Key_Club) - Link Crew - LOVE Club - Midview [Fellowship of Christian Athletes](/source/Fellowship_of_Christian_Athletes) (FCA) - Midview Marching Blue - [National Honor Society](/source/National_Honor_Society) - Newspaper - Photography - Quiz Bowl Club - SkillsUSA - Student Council - Yearbook[4] **Music Groups** - Band 1 & Band 2 - Jazz Band - SATB Chorale - MHS Chorus - Midview Express[5] ## Notable alumni - [Tom Batiuk](/source/Tom_Batiuk), Comic strip creator of *Funky Winkerbean*[6] - [Dustin Crum](/source/Dustin_Crum), professional football player in the [Canadian Football League](/source/Canadian_Football_League) (CFL) - [Ryan Feierabend](/source/Ryan_Feierabend), professional baseball pitcher in [Major League Baseball](/source/Major_League_Baseball) (MLB)[7] - [Dan Knechtges](/source/Dan_Knechtges), [Tony Award](/source/Tony_Award)-nominated choreographer[8] - [Eric Lauer](/source/Eric_Lauer), professional baseball pitcher in MLB[9] - [Joe Staysniak](/source/Joe_Staysniak), sports radio talk show host and professional football player in the NFL[10] ## References 1. OHSAA. ["Ohio High School Athletic Association member directory"](http://www.cdab.org/members.asp?SCHOOL_ID=1030). Retrieved 2010-04-02. 1. ["Midview High School"](https://nces.ed.gov/ccd/schoolsearch/school_detail.asp?Search=1&DistrictID=3904817&ID=390481703140). National Center for Education Statistics. Retrieved April 6, 2025. 1. Perry, Mike (March 20, 2013). ["Midview to join SWC in 2015-16"](http://chronicle.northcoastnow.com/2013/03/20/midview-to-join-swc-in-2015-16/). *Chronicle-Telegram*. [Ohio Prep Zone](/source/Ohio_Prep_Zone). Retrieved March 20, 2013. 1. ["Clubs & Activities"](https://www.midviewk12.org/o/mhs/page/clubs-activities). *MidviewK12*. Midview Schools. Retrieved 12 July 2022. 1. ["Music & Theater"](https://drive.google.com/file/d/1QCA9LgUomNmoono05d1earCXH6a_1zJr/view). *Midview High School Course Catalog 2022-2023*. Retrieved 12 July 2022. 1. ["A lifetime of drawing: Retired Midview teacher taught art to Funky Winkerbean' cartoonist"](https://www.morningjournal.com/2000/04/23/a-lifetime-of-drawing-retired-midview-teacher-taught-art-to-funky-winkerbean-cartoonist/). The Morning Journal. 23 April 2000. Retrieved 12 July 2022. 1. Petrak, Scott (27 May 2021). ["For the love of the game: Midview alum Ryan Feierabend still wants to play at the highest level, but playing the Lake Erie Crushers is still special"](https://chroniclet.com/news/262906/for-the-love-of-the-game-midview-alum-ryan-feierabend-still-wants-to-play-at-the-highest-level-but-playing-the-lake-erie-crushe/). The Chronicle. Retrieved 12 July 2022. 1. Dolan, Allison (July 2019). ["Five Questions with Dan Knechtges"](https://dramatics.org/five-questions-with-dan-knechtges/). *Dramatics*. Retrieved 12 July 2022. 1. Fitzgerald, Sean (31 May 2022). ["Brewers starter, Midview alum Eric Lauer is a rising star"](https://www.morningjournal.com/2022/05/31/brewers-starter-midview-alum-eric-lauer-is-a-rising-star/). The Morning Journal. Retrieved 12 July 2022. 1. Petrak, Scott (5 June 2020). ["Midview grad, former NFL player Joe Staysniak suspended from radio show for insensitive comments"](https://chroniclet.com/news/214839/midview-grad-former-nfl-player-joe-staysniak-suspended-from-radio-show-for-insensitive-comments/). The Chronicle. Retrieved 12 July 2022. ## External links - [School Website](https://www.midviewk12.org/o/mhs) --- Adapted from the Wikipedia article [Midview High School](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Midview_High_School) by Wikipedia contributors ([contributor history](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Midview_High_School?action=history)). Available under [Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike 4.0 International](https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/4.0/). Changes may have been made.