Capitol Hill High School (CHHS) is a public high school in

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. It is part of the

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. In addition to parts of Oklahoma City, the school's boundary includes Valley Brook and a portion of

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/ref> The high school has recorded a significant history with noteworthy success in interscholastic sports athletes and activities. Alumni include

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, a six-time all-star, and six-time World Series Champion, and

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. In 1949, Jack Van Pool played quarterback at the school and led it to a 12-0 season and state championship before becoming an Oklahoma Sooner and then joining the U.S. Army.

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was also an alumnus. Rockabilly singer

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graduated from the school. Elmer Mulhausen wrote about his experiences at the school. ''U.S. News'' reported the student body to be 73 percent Hispanic, 11 percent African American and 10 percent white. In 1945, its yearbook was known as 'Chieftain.'

History

Capitol Hill Junior High School was established in 1919. Capitol Hill High School opened in 1928. It was the first high school south of the

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in the city, a poorer section of town. In 2015, the school replaced its Redskins mascot with Red Wolves.

References

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