R. A. Long High School
Long High School is the oldest high school serving the city of Longview, Washington. A part of Longview Public Schools, it was erected in 1927, three years after the city of Longview was incorporated. The total student enrollment at the end of the 2015–2016 school year was 890.
R. A. Long High School
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Overview
The school is named for the city's founder, Robert A. Long, a wealthy timber baron from Missouri. Their mascot, the Lumberjack, was so named due to the area's reliance on the timber industry. The female students and sports teams are referred to as "Lumberjills". The school is on the city Historical Register, with the following inscription: "This school, a gift to the City of Longview by Robert A. Long, was designed by William B. The two-story Corinthian columns and clock tower dominate the Georgian Revival style. The 900-seat auditorium serves as an educational and cultural center. The building and grounds are listed on the National Register of Historic Places."
Key facts
Key facts
• Name — Robert A. Long High School • Address — 2903 Nichols Blvd • City — Longview • State — Washington • Zipcode — 98632 • Country — United States • Type — Public • Established — 1927 • District — Longview Public Schools • Principal — Richard Reeves • Grades — 9–12 • Mascot — Lumberjacks and Lumberjills • Rival — Mark Morris High School • Enrollment — 897 (2023–2024) • Ratio — 20.51 • Teaching Staff — 43.74 (FTE) • Athletic Conference — Greater St. Helens 2A • Free Label — WIAA Class • Free Text — 2A • Colors — Black and red black • Website — www.longview.k12.wa.us/ralong/
Student body and curriculum
Student body and curriculum
Every senior at R. A. Long is required to complete senior oral presentation. Seniors must have a minimum of 24 hours of community service and at least 12 service to school points in order to graduate. Many classes and programs in the Longview school district are shared between both R. A. Long and Mark Morris High School, such as the Dana Brown Mainstage Theatre program, higher level math, science, language classes, the orchestra, and shop classes.
Lumberjack sports
Lumberjack sports
R. A. Long High School currently competes in the Washington Interscholastic Activities Association (WIAA) Greater St. Helens 2A league. The football team shares the Longview Memorial Stadium with cross-town rival Mark Morris High School. Longview Memorial Stadium was renovated during the Summer of 2023, and the track and grass field were replaced with a turf field and new track. The basketball team competes in the R. A. Long Gymnasium, playing in two "Civil War" games versus Mark Morris each year. One is held at the R. A. Long Lumberdome and the other on Mark Morris's Ted M. Natt Court. The football team also plays at least one game a year against Mark Morris, also called the Civil War.
State championships
State championships
• Boys Swimming: 1939 • Girls Basketball: 1981 • Softball: 1996 • Volleyball: 1983, 1984, 1985, 1990 • Girls Bowling: 2024, 2026
State runners-up
State runners-up
• Boys Swimming: 1950 • Boys Baseball: 2010 • Softball: 1993, 2013 • Volleyball: 1982, 1988 • Girls Bowling: 2025 • Boys Basketball: 2026
Notable alumni
Notable alumni
• Jim Caple, sports reporter with ESPN and contributor to Page2, 1980 • Loren L. Coleman, science fiction author, 1986 • Steve De Jarnatt, director of cult films Miracle Mile and Cherry 2000 • Cole Escola, comedian and actor, 2005 • Bob Gambold, Former professional football player and coach • Sharry Konopski, Playboy centerfold, 1986 • David Korten, author of When Corporations Rule the World, 1955 • Jeff Pilson, current Foreigner bass player, formerly of Dokken and Dio, 1976 • Kent R. Weeks - Egyptologist
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- 1.About R.A. Long – R.A. Long High School.
- 2.National Center for Education Statistics. R A Long High School.
- 3.64000895. Civic, Cultural, and Commercial Resources of Longview Thematic Resource.
- 4.85003010. Robert Alexander Long High School.
- 5.Washington Interscholastic Athletics Association. Tournament History: Champion Information
- 6.Jim Caple. Rooting for the hometown boys. ESPN.com.
- 7.Mathieu, Stephanie. Man of direction—Longview's Steve De Jarnatt sprints to fame in film. TDN.com. The Daily News (Longview). December 10, 2006.
- 8.Paulu, Tom (June 15, 2009). "R.A. Long grad stars in new LOGO TV comedy series," The Daily News (Longview). Retrieved September 18, 2017.
- 9.Carrie Pederson. Homegrown: Jeff Pilson has enjoyed a lengthy career as a juke box hero. The Daily News. 6 July 2008.
- 10.Foreigner. Foreigner:: Jeff Pilson Biography.
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