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20-484: In the fall of 1972 when Elkhart High School (est. 1872) was split into Elkhart Memorial High School and Elkhart Central High School, the former Elkhart High School building was renamed Elkhart Central High School and, according to the school board minutes, was to continue the traditions ("Blue Blazer" mascot, school colors, accomplishments, the original 1910 charter issued by the North Central Association and

40-570: Is an IHSAA -sanctioned athletic conference of high schools located within Elkhart , Kosciusko , Marshall and St. Joseph counties in northern Indiana , United States. To deal with the reorganization and consolidation of high schools across Northern Indiana, an organizational meeting for the formation of the Northern Lakes Conference was held on February 3, 1963. Charter members of the NLC were

60-751: The Elkhart Central High School campus), Charger Field was constructed at EMHS and opened in August 2002 with grandstands that can seat 4,420 fans, a press box, concession buildings, and gateways, thus giving Elkhart Memorial High School its first true home football field in its history. Football, golf, soccer, cross country, swimming and diving, wrestling, basketball, baseball, tennis, track and field. Cheerleading, cross country, softball, basketball, track and field, golf, soccer, swimming & diving, tennis, volleyball. Northern Lakes Conference of Indiana The Northern Lakes Conference of Indiana (NLC)

80-723: The Northern Lakes Conference announced that Elkhart Memorial High School will cease to be a member of the conference at the conclusion of the 2019- 2020 school year. In the fall of 2020, Elkhart Memorial and Elkhart Central high schools will consolidate forming one Elkhart High School. The new school will retain Elkhart Central's position in the Northern Indiana Conference . The conference announced it will be accepting applications for membership through May 15, 2018. The NLC announced in July 2018 that Mishawaka High School will join for

100-507: The Northern Lakes Conference has fluctuated between six and eight schools throughout conference history. In 1976, Manchester changed conferences. 1987 and 1989, Rochester and Bremen withdrew memberships to begin competition with schools of lesser size and less travel than those of the NLC membership. Additions to the Northern Lakes Conference were Goshen in 1976 and Northridge in 1987. Elkhart Memorial began competition in winter sports in 2000 and all other sports in 2001–02. On March 7, 2018,

120-527: The current/former Elkhart Central High School campus near downtown Elkhart. All Elkhart Memorial sports are played in the Northern Lakes Conference since the winter of 2000 after competing in the Northern Indiana Conference since 1972. All sports are played in the Indiana 4A classification except for football, which is 5A. After many years playing "home" football games across town at Rice Field (on

140-412: The fall of 2000. As part of the remodeling, every classroom was wired and equipped for voice, video, and data. For a time, the student-run news show, "NewsCenter," was broadcast with the daily announcements and news. Other major construction milestones: in 1969 a swimming pool; in 1982 an additional gym, called the "New Gym" or "East Gym"; in 1995 the fieldhouse at Rice Field was doubled in size along with

160-534: The fall of 2020, the Elkhart Memorial High School building will be known as Elkhart High School - West Campus, in preparation for a recombination with the current Elkhart Central High School (East Campus, fall 2020) in the fall of 2021. At that time, the several buildings on the current Elkhart Memorial High School campus will house all students grades 10-12 of the reconstituted Elkhart High School. Ninth grade students will be housed in several buildings on

180-463: The fall of 2021, the system underwent a change where students in grades 10 through 12 will attend classes on California Road at the former Elkhart Memorial (west campus)and Elkhart Area Career Center buildings, with the addition of new music rehearsal space and a new building to house technology programs. Elkhart High School was divided into five Schools of Study to better prepare students for post-high school careers. Students in grade 9 attend classes at

200-480: The fight song) of the old Elkhart High School. The Elkhart Central High School building was designed and built by Everett I. Brown and Company of Indianapolis and opened in 1966. It was built to accommodate a schedule and curriculum organized around modular periods. Accordingly, the building features lecture halls, seminar rooms, and departmental office areas. Until 1984, Elkhart Central enrolled only 10th, 11th, and 12th grade students. In 1985, 9th graders were added, with

220-550: The following areas: plastics, robotics, CNC machining, hydraulics and pneumatics, aerodynamics, motor circuitry, lasers, electronics, mechanical and architectural drafting, manufacturing systems, constructing systems, video editing, and computer assembly. Beginning in the fall of 2020, the mascot for the ‘new’ Elkhart High School will be the Lions, merging the athletics programs of the current Elkhart Central and Elkhart Memorial High Schools. A new school song has been selected as well. In

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240-695: The former Elkhart Central High School (Known as the Freshman Division) on Blazer Boulevard. The demographic breakdown of the 1,641 students enrolled in 2019-2020 was: 59.2% of the students were eligible for free or reduced-cost lunch. For 2019–2020, Elkhart Central was a Title I school. Elkhart Central was a member of the Northern Indiana Conference and competed as a class 4A school, except in football where they competed in class 5A. The school colors were blue & white. ^ As Elkhart High School, see note above, EHS continues as ECHS Elkhart Memorial High School Elkhart Memorial High School (EMHS)

260-471: The high schools of Bremen, Manchester, Nappanee, Plymouth, Rochester and Warsaw. The conference began competition in 1964–65 in Boys’ Baseball, Football, Basketball and Track. In 1965, Boys’ Tennis and Golf were added; Cross-Country was added in 1966; and Wrestling became a conference sport in 1968. The conference was “intended to provide good, clean competition and fellowship for the boys, the coaches, and

280-471: The re-crowning/sodding of the football playing field. The Ronzone track was resurfaced in 1995 and improved again in 2010. In the fall of 2020, the Elkhart Central name was retired, and for one year the Elkhart Central building housed Elkhart High School, East Campus. The athletics programs of the former Elkhart Central High School and Elkhart Memorial High School merged into one, with a new mascot (Lions), school colors (blue and gold), and new fight song. In

300-481: The remodeling of the library and additional classroom space. A 16 million dollar addition and renovation project was designed by Fanning/Howey Associates, Inc. in March 1997 to add 16 classrooms, additional office space, new industrial technology laboratories, and a new media center. The entire project expanded the school to approximately 400,000 square feet (37,000 m). The "new" building dedication ceremonies were held in

320-658: The school bodies of the Northern Lakes region.” Concord High School joined the NLC in 1967 and Wawasee High School joined in 1968. By 1970, all schools participated in all eight boys’ sports. In the 1970s Girls’ sports were added. Conference competition began in 1976–77 in Basketball, Tennis, Track and Volleyball. In 1980 Swimming was added; Cross-Country was added in 1986, Softball in 1987; Golf in 1994; and Soccer in 1997. Additional sports added to NLC Boys’ competition included Swimming in 1980 and Soccer in 1994. Membership in

340-493: The school to 426,256 square feet (39,600.5 m ). As part of the remodeling, every classroom was wired for voice, video, and data. Currently, Elkhart Memorial High School has 65 classrooms. The school also has 8 computer labs, 11 science labs with adjoining classrooms, 4 lecture halls, a computerized writing lab, family and consumer sciences lab areas, and industrial technology lab facilities. The industrial technology areas offer students modular stations for applied learning in

360-633: The state of Indiana. On March 30, 1973, the school became a fully accredited member of the North Central Association of Colleges of Schools. Until 1984, Elkhart Memorial only enrolled students grades 10 through 12. In 1985, ninth grade students were added, resulting in the remodeling of the library and additional classroom space. A 14 million dollar project was designed by Fanning/Howey Associates, Inc. in March 1998 to add 16 classrooms, additional office space, new industrial technology laboratories and an additional gym. The entire project expanded

380-478: Was a public high school located in Elkhart, Indiana . It was formerly part of Elkhart Community Schools . The building was designed and built by Everett I. Brown and Company of Indianapolis . It was built to accommodate a schedule and curriculum organized around modular periods. Accordingly, the building features lecture halls, seminar rooms, and departmental office areas. Elkhart Memorial High School opened its doors to students in 1972 when Elkhart High School

400-416: Was split into Elkhart Memorial High School and Elkhart Central High School. Elkhart Memorial was given the colors Crimson and Gold and the "Crimson Charger" mascot, along with a new school song. The school was named in tribute to the many Elkhart students who have served their city, state, and country. Dedication ceremonies were held on October 28, 1972. The school received a Special First Class Commission by

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