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Washburn Rural High School
Washburn Rural High School
Address
	5900 SW 61st Street; Topeka, Kansas 66619; United States
Coordinates	38°57′26″N 95°45′36″W / 38.957267°N 95.759962°W
Information
School type	Public, High School
Established	1918; 107 years ago
School district	Auburn–Washburn USD 437
CEEB code	172930
NCES School ID	200320001073
Principal	Ed Raines
Athletic Director	Charlie Nimz
Teaching staff	130.03 (on FTE basis)
Grades	9–12
Gender	coed
Enrollment	1,885 (2023-2024)
Average class size	450
Student to teacher ratio	14.50
Schedule	7:55am-3:02pm
Hours in school day	8
Area	Rural
Campus type	Rural
Color(s)	Blue; White
Slogan	Home of the Junior Blues
Athletics	Class 6A
Athletics conference	Centennial League
Mascot	The Junior Blues
Rival	Shawnee Heights High School; Hayden High School
Newspaper	Blue Streak
Yearbook	Chimes
Website	www.wrhs.net

Washburn Rural High School is a public high school located in southwest Topeka, Kansas, operated by Auburn–Washburn USD 437, and serves students in grades 9–12. The school is next to Washburn Rural Middle School. In 2007, Edward Raines became the new principal. The "Junior Blue" is the School mascot with the school colors being blue and white. The average annual enrollment is approximately 1,900 students.^[6]

Washburn Rural is a member of the Kansas State High School Activities Association and offers a variety of sports programs. Athletic teams compete in the 6A division and are known as the "Junior Blues". Extracurricular activities are also offered in the form of performing arts, school publications, and clubs.

Extracurricular activities

The Junior Blues are classified as a 6A school, the largest classification in Kansas according to the Kansas State High School Activities Association. Throughout its history, Washburn Rural has won 34 state championships in various sports. Many graduates have gone on to participate in collegiate athletics.

Athletics

Football

The football program won the state championship in 1985 and again in 1986 and 1989 under then head coach, Ron Bowen, who has since been inducted into the KSHSAA Hall of Fame. The football stadium at the school, Bowen-Glaze Stadium, is named after coaches Ron Bowen and Ray Glaze.^{[citation needed]} On February 13, 2013, it was announced Steve Buhler would become the head football coach after spending 15 seasons at Rossville High School. Included All league line backer Nathan Gentine of the 2018 season

Men's Rowing

In 2006, the Washburn Rural boy's rowing team was ranked 4th in the state in their inaugural season.^{[citation needed]} The following year they won the 2007 state championship and since have received national recognition.^{[citation needed]} However, there is no longer a rowing program at the school.

Volleyball

In 2009, the Washburn Rural volleyball team was league, sub-state, and state champions.^{[citation needed]} That year, the volleyball team qualified for the state tournament for the thirteenth year in a row, winning the league tournament for the sixth year in a row, the longest such streak in league history.^[7]

Cross country

In 2008, Avery Clifton, class of 2010, won the state championship with a time of 14:59.91 seconds in the 4000 meter race, and won again 2009.^[8]

In 2010, Jacob Morgan, class of 2012, won the state championship with a time of 15:35.40 seconds in the 5000 meter race. Jacob successfully defended his state title in 2011, with a time of 15:28.50.^[9]

Boys' Basketball

The boys' basketball program has also experienced a fair amount of success, winning state titles in 1966, 1982, 1985 and 2011.^{[citation needed]} The team is currently coached by Kevin Muff. ^{[citation needed]} Clint Mietler who was hired in May 2010 coming from Douglas High School, and resigned after two seasons. The boys' basketball program has experienced success throughout its history, winning state championships in 1966, 1982, and 1985.The 2010-2011 team captured the school's first league title in 14 years.

Other sports

In 1981, Dana Hazen broke the state record javelin throw at the Kansas Relays. The girls' basketball team has won three titles, occurring in 1996, 1999, and 2009 under the leadership of Bill Annan. In July 2009, Bill Annan joined the Oklahoma State women's basketball team as director of player development, leaving the head coaching position to Kevin Bordewick. The boys' soccer team, under Brian Hensyel, claimed the 6A boys' soccer state championship in a 3–0 win over Lawrence Free State High School. The team finished the season 20–1, and was ranked in several national polls.

State championships

State Championships^[10]^[11]
Season	Sport	Number of Championships	Year
Fall	Football	3	1985, 1986, 1989
	Soccer, Boys	3	2002, 2009, 2012
	Volleyball	8	2004, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2011, 2012, 2022
	Tennis, Girls	2	1990, 1993
	Cross Country, Girls	1	1996
	Cross Country, Boys	1	2019
	Cheerleading	1	2020
	Dance	1	2021
	Golf, Girls	5	2005, 2013, 2014, 2016, 2017
Winter	Basketball, Boys	3	1960, 1982, 1985
	Basketball, Girls	5	1996, 1999, 2009, 2019, 2022
	Wrestling, Boys	2	2021, 2022
	Wrestling, Girls	3	2020, 2021, 2023
	Bowling, Boys	1	2023
Spring	Golf, Boys	3	1997, 2009, 2015
	Tennis, Boys	5	1988, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2007
	Baseball	2	1950, 1952
	Softball	3	1995, 2008, 2014
	Track & Field, Boys	2	1984, 1987
Total		54

JROTC

WRHS has an Air Force Junior Reserve Officer Training Corps (AFJROTC) unit. The KS71ST AFJROTC, was first established at the school in August 1972, and ran through May 1975. The instructors were retired Air Force Lieutenant Colonel Virgil L Burke and Senior Master Sergeant Max Fullerton. In its first year, the admittance of girls were introduced into the program. The KS71st Boys Drill Team won fourth place at the Richards-Gebaur invitational meet, held at Richards-Gebaur Air Force Base, Kansas City, Missouri. The second year established the KS71ST Girls Drill Team. The Boys placed second at the Derby High School Drill Meet, in Wichita, Kansas. The KS71st graduated it first cadets in 1973. The last KS71ST cadets were graduated in May 1975. Due to the drawdown of United States Air Force forces after Vietnam, and the closure of Forbes Air Force Base, in Topeka, Kansas the unit was discontinued. A new unit was established in 2013. The objectives of AFJROTC are to educate and train high school cadets in citizenship, promote community service, instill responsibility, character, and self-discipline, while providing instruction in air and space fundamentals. Classroom instruction is reinforced by community service, field trips and other training opportunities. Students participating in AFJROTC are not required to serve in the military and receive physical education and history elective credit for taking AFJROTC courses. Instructors are retired Air Force Lieutenant Colonel Ron Daniels and Master Sergeant Wayne Long and there are approximately 120 cadets in the program.