Withrow High School (originally East Side High School) is a public high school located on the east side of Cincinnati, Ohio, United States. It is part of the Cincinnati Public Schools.

History

The school opened in 1919 and was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1983. Frederick W. Garber's firm was involved in the school's design, known for its arching entry bridge, clock tower, plantings and trees, campus, and large sports complex.

Notable alumni

• Curtis Anderson, former NFL and USFL player.

• Ethan Allen, former MLB player.

• Teddy Bailey, former NFL player.

• Carole Black, former president and CEO of Lifetime Entertainment Services.

• Tyrone Brown, former NFL player.

• Rosemary Clooney, former actress and singer.

• Shamika Cotton, actress

• Jimmie Dodd, former Disney Mousketeer and musician.

• Yancy Gates (born 1989), basketball player for Ironi Nahariya of the Israeli Premier League

• Joey Jackson, former NFL player.

• Al Lakeman, former MLB player.

• Ruth Lyons pioneer radio and television broadcaster

• Neil McElroy, former United States Secretary of Defense.

• Ron Oester, former MLB player.

• Louis Orr, former NBA player.

• Conrad Rucker, former NFL player.

• John Ruthven, wildlife artist.

• Tony Scott, former MLB player.

• Robert Surtees, cinematographer.

• LaSalle Thompson, former NBA player.

• Dwight Tillery, mayor of Cincinnati

• Devin Williams, professional basketball player

• Perry Williams, former NFL player.

• Le'Donn Mathis, first CPS athlete drafted into professional rugby.

References

Further reading

• The East Side High School; Cincinnati Ohio, Garber & Woodward Architects, Architectural record, Volume 51 By American Institute of Architects pages 329-337