The board of education decided it would be best to establish two new high schools on the East and West sides of the Rock River.

The boys' golf team became state champions during 1940–41, debate won two championships, the first during the 1946–47 school year, the second in 1959–60.

Finally, the 1975–76 girls' field hockey team won the last championship for West High School.

Prior to the Olympics, Merriott won the NCAA championship in 3-meter springboard diving while attending the University of Michigan.

East was also considered an excellent example of Art Modeme architecture, and a focal point from the community from its beginning.

Prior to the 1969–70 school year West played their "home" football games and track & field meets at Charles Beyer Stadium located at 15th Avenue & Seminary Street from 1960 to 1968 and two games in the fall of 1969 before moving to their current facility during the fall of 1969.

Faithful loyal fellows They shall not lack Cheer them they fight For the red and the black Victory we must know (Rah!