Southern Local Jr. Sr. High School History
The History of our Sports Program
Salineville Schools
In 1962, Gene Jarvis and Mr. Higgenbotham (the football coach) organized a support group for the Salineville Schools' sport programs. The group wanted the fans to know what was happening on the field. Gene became the "Voice of the Mighty Indians: until 1980. The group built the press tower for the football field in Salineville. The press box was also used to film the games.
Southern Local High School
The Southern Local School District was created and new high school building was built. The new High School was a 49,952 s.f. 1962 building which they used for grades 9-12. The new Southern Local High School opened in 1963. The boosters built a new football field near the new High School. The new football field was named the Wigwam Stadium. The Wigwam Stadium was ready for the 1963 football season. In 1991, Southern Local High School became Southern Jr. Sr. High School. Modular classrooms were added to the high school and used for grades 7-12.