West Through the Years WEST ALBANY HIGH SCHOOL HIGHLIGHTS By Special Staff
1908-09 The first Whirlwind, at this point in time, the name of the yearbook, is released for the Albany High School’s student body.
1955 On October 4, 1954, the current gold school building is celebrated for official opening and student use.
1913 A school band is organized. It has 25 members by the end of the school year, making it one of the largest high school bands in the state. The same year, the school receives its own printing press, allowing for a monthly newspaper issue to be released.
1987 The dance team wins state for the first time in West Albany High School history.
2004 Orsborn becomes the principal of West Albany High School.
2021 The new blue building, which cost roughly $62 million dollars to build, is opened to students for use.
THE WHIRLWIND
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