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{{Infobox animanga character
{{Infobox Secondary school
| name =Pacifica Casull
| name = West Philadelphia High School
| logo = <!-- Image with inadequate rationale removed: [[Image:School District of Philadelphia logo.gif|150px]] -->
| series =Scrapped Princess
| motto=
| image = [[Image:Pacifica Casull.jpg|250px]]
| type = Public secondary
| first ="Scrapped Princess" Episode 1
| grades = 9–12 and preK
| last ="Scrapped Princess" Episode 24
| established= 1912
| creator =
| city = [[Philadelphia]]
| voiced by =[[Fumiko Orikasa]] (Japanese) <br /> [[Kari Wahlgren]] (English)
| state = [[Pennsylvania]]
| alias =
| country = [[United States|USA]]
| age =15 [Ep 1-24] 16 [last part of 24] {{cite web |url=http://www.sutepri.com/chara.html [Japanese] |title=スクラップド・プリンセス |accessdate=2008-10-06 |publisher=Sutepri}} </ref>
| enrollment = 1783
| born =
| mascot = Speedboys and Speedgirls
| death =
| colors = Orange and Blue
| nationality =Kingdom of Leinwan
| principal= Saliyah Cruz
| relatives =[[Shannon Casull]] (adopted brother)<BR>Raquel Casull (adopted sister)<BR>Prince Forsyth/Forsis (twin brother)<BR>Yuhma Casull (adopted father)<BR>Carol Casull (adopted mother)<BR>Leopold "Leo" Scorpus (possible lover and future husband)
| newspaper = The West Side Story
| occupation =Sister and Protected of Shannon and Raquel<BR>Unofficial Princess of the Kingdom
| yearbook = The Western Record
| website = http://www.phila.k12.pa.us/schools/westphila/
}}
}}
{{Infobox_nrhp | name =West Philadelphia High School
| nrhp_type =
| image = WPHSS2.jpg
| caption = The West facing facade of WPHS. Formerly the Boys entrance.
| location= 4700 Walnut St.<br>[[Philadelphia, Pennsylvania]]
| lat_degrees = 39
| lat_minutes = 57
| lat_seconds = 16.21
| lat_direction = N
| long_degrees = 75
| long_minutes = 13
| long_seconds = 1.38
| long_direction = W
| locmapin = Pennsylvania
| area =
| built =1911
| architect= [[Henry deCoursey Richards]]; Grays & Co.
| architecture= Late Gothic Revival
| added = [[December 04]], [[1986]]
| governing_body = Local
| mpsub=Philadelphia Public Schools TR
| refnum=86003345<ref name="nris">{{cite web|url=http://www.nr.nps.gov/|title=National Register Information System|date=2007-01-23|work=National Register of Historic Places|publisher=National Park Service}}</ref>
}}
'''West Philadelphia High School''' is a secondary school located in the [[West Philadelphia]] section of [[Philadelphia, Pennsylvania]].


The school was completed on November 1, 1912. and occupies an entire city block between 47th and 48th streets, between Walnut Street and Locust Street. It was originally divided into a boys and girls school, but both were combined in the 50's to ease administration and streamline education.
'''Pacifica Casull''' is the main protagonist of the light novel and anime series [[Scrapped Princess]]. She is voiced by [[Fumiko Orikasa]], and by [[Kari Wahlgren]] in the [[Bandai]] English dub.


<!-- Deleted image removed: [[Image:WPHLOGS.gif|thumb left|The school logo and coat of arms of West Philadelphia High School.]] -->
==Background==
Pacifica is referred to as the "Scrapped Princess", the girl who is cursed from birth to destroy the world on her sixteenth birthday, according to a prophecy from the Church of Mauser. She was abandoned as an infant by her parents, and later adopted by Shannon and Raquel Casull, who have helped raise her until she became fifteen years of age.


==Administration and Staff==
==Family==
[[Principal (school)|Principal]]: Mrs. Saliyiah Cruz<br />
Pacifica is the adopted sister of [[Shannon Casull|Shannon]] and Raquel Casull, who act as her bodyguards throughout their adventure. She also has a twin brother named Forsythe, who is not introduced until episode 4 of the anime<ref>[[Scrapped Princess]] anime, episode 4, Bandai Entertainment.</ref>.
Assistant Principals: Dr. Russ Gallagher and Mr. Parker


West Philadelphia High School has over 162 full time faculty and staff members, including teachers, teaching assistants, non-teaching assistants (NTA's) and maintenance and housekeeping staff. Because of the grand scale of facility, many of the staff and faculty are dived into "communities" that support subdivisions of the student body in various areas of the building.
==Personality==
Pacifica is normally a cheerful person, and has very little trouble making friends. However, due to the public's distrust of her, she has a tendency to break down into tears and blame herself for everyone's suffering. She also has a large appetite, and will not hesitate to ask for something to eat whenever passing from town to town.


==See also==
==School Mission==
The mission of West Philadelphia High School is to provide the students with a quality education to ensure that they graduate with the requisite knowledge, skills and personal philosophy to be effective citizens--well-prepared for their futures in the world of work, college or any other post-secondary education. The entire staff is committed to creating and maintaining a positive school climate, which engenders students' academic success and personal development.
* [[Shannon Casull]]

* [[List of Scrapped Princess characters]]
==History==
West Philadelphia High School (WPHS), Philadelphia's first secondary school West of the [[Schuylkill]],opened in 1912 with a student population in excess of 5,500. Such was the press on the new high school, which originally stood as two separate buildings for boys and girls, that the City was compelled to open [[Overbrook High School (Philadelphia)|Overbrook High School]] in 1926; a third high school, [[Bartram High School|John Bartram]], followed in 1935.

==Small Learning Communities==
*AIR - Aviation and Aerospace Academy
*AIM - Academic Improvement and Motivation Charter
*AUTO - Automotive Academy
*LAPS - Law and Public Safety
*BUS - Business Institute Charter
*HRT - Hotel, Restaurant, and Tourism Academy
*CDT - Communications, Design, & Technology

==Sports Programs & Extra Curricular Activities==
* Senior Prom
* Cheer leading Squad
*
* Dance Club
* Musicals
* Choir
* Volleyball
* Baseball
* Boys & Girls Basketball
* Football
* Track
* [[Philadelphia Student Union]]
* Hip Hop Club- Project P.E.A.C.E

==Recent Developments==
{{portalpar|Philadelphia|Libertybell alone small.jpg}}
West Philadelphia High School has been in the news recently for a number of inspiring activities. Most recently the [[West Philadelphia High School Electric Vehicle Team]] (WPEVP)has been receiving nationwide press over its hybrid race car. The team, developed as a partnership with the [[University of Pennsylvania]], has been profiled in ''[[The Philadelphia Inquirer]]'', ''[[Popular Mechanics]]'', and the local [[American Broadcasting Company|ABC]] affiliate [[WPVI-TV|Channel Six's Action News]], and countless websites and newsletters.

In addition, the school is slated to receive a new building to replace the 90 year old structure, one of the oldest school buildings under continuous use in the state, in the next two years as part of a district-wide capitol improvement plan. despite the enthusiasm for a new home, the new construction is not without controversy. The school is currently in one of the most densely populated areas of Philadelphia. Locating the new building has been a two-year process that has involved numerous community meets, planning sessions, and has even necessitated the purchase of an entire city block. Current schedules call for the demolition of a block of apartment building to make way for site preparation.


==References==
==References==
{{Reflist}}
{{reflist}}

==External links==
[http://www.phila.k12.pa.us/schools/westphila/ West Philadelphia High School website]<br />
[http://www.penn-partners.org/evteam/ West Philadelphia High School EV team website]<br />
[http://www.greatschools.net/modperl/browse_school/pa/2110 Great School's info on WPHS]<br />
[http://www.publicschoolinsights.org/stories/?storyId=10385 Public School Insights Story on WPHS]<br />


{{Registered Historic Places}}
[[Category:Scrapped Princess characters]]
[[Category:Fictional princesses]]
[[Category:Fictional adoptees]]


[[Category:Educational institutions established in 1911]]
{{anime-char-stub}}
[[Category:High schools in Philadelphia]]
[[Category:Registered Historic Places in Pennsylvania]]
[[Category:School District of Philadelphia]]

Revision as of 06:06, 11 October 2008

West Philadelphia High School
Location
Map
Philadelphia
,
Pennsylvania

USA
Information
TypePublic secondary
Established1912
PrincipalSaliyah Cruz
Grades9–12 and preK
Enrollment1783
Color(s)Orange and Blue
MascotSpeedboys and Speedgirls
NewspaperThe West Side Story
YearbookThe Western Record
Websitehttp://www.phila.k12.pa.us/schools/westphila/
West Philadelphia High School
File:WPHSS2.jpg
The West facing facade of WPHS. Formerly the Boys entrance.
West Philadelphia High School is located in Pennsylvania
West Philadelphia High School
Location4700 Walnut St.
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Built1911
ArchitectHenry deCoursey Richards; Grays & Co.
Architectural styleLate Gothic Revival
MPSPhiladelphia Public Schools TR
NRHP reference No.86003345[1]
Added to NRHPDecember 04, 1986

West Philadelphia High School is a secondary school located in the West Philadelphia section of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.

The school was completed on November 1, 1912. and occupies an entire city block between 47th and 48th streets, between Walnut Street and Locust Street. It was originally divided into a boys and girls school, but both were combined in the 50's to ease administration and streamline education.


Administration and Staff

Principal: Mrs. Saliyiah Cruz
Assistant Principals: Dr. Russ Gallagher and Mr. Parker

West Philadelphia High School has over 162 full time faculty and staff members, including teachers, teaching assistants, non-teaching assistants (NTA's) and maintenance and housekeeping staff. Because of the grand scale of facility, many of the staff and faculty are dived into "communities" that support subdivisions of the student body in various areas of the building.

School Mission

The mission of West Philadelphia High School is to provide the students with a quality education to ensure that they graduate with the requisite knowledge, skills and personal philosophy to be effective citizens--well-prepared for their futures in the world of work, college or any other post-secondary education. The entire staff is committed to creating and maintaining a positive school climate, which engenders students' academic success and personal development.

History

West Philadelphia High School (WPHS), Philadelphia's first secondary school West of the Schuylkill,opened in 1912 with a student population in excess of 5,500. Such was the press on the new high school, which originally stood as two separate buildings for boys and girls, that the City was compelled to open Overbrook High School in 1926; a third high school, John Bartram, followed in 1935.

Small Learning Communities

  • AIR - Aviation and Aerospace Academy
  • AIM - Academic Improvement and Motivation Charter
  • AUTO - Automotive Academy
  • LAPS - Law and Public Safety
  • BUS - Business Institute Charter
  • HRT - Hotel, Restaurant, and Tourism Academy
  • CDT - Communications, Design, & Technology

Sports Programs & Extra Curricular Activities

  • Senior Prom
  • Cheer leading Squad
  • Dance Club
  • Musicals
  • Choir
  • Volleyball
  • Baseball
  • Boys & Girls Basketball
  • Football
  • Track
  • Philadelphia Student Union
  • Hip Hop Club- Project P.E.A.C.E

Recent Developments

West Philadelphia High School has been in the news recently for a number of inspiring activities. Most recently the West Philadelphia High School Electric Vehicle Team (WPEVP)has been receiving nationwide press over its hybrid race car. The team, developed as a partnership with the University of Pennsylvania, has been profiled in The Philadelphia Inquirer, Popular Mechanics, and the local ABC affiliate Channel Six's Action News, and countless websites and newsletters.

In addition, the school is slated to receive a new building to replace the 90 year old structure, one of the oldest school buildings under continuous use in the state, in the next two years as part of a district-wide capitol improvement plan. despite the enthusiasm for a new home, the new construction is not without controversy. The school is currently in one of the most densely populated areas of Philadelphia. Locating the new building has been a two-year process that has involved numerous community meets, planning sessions, and has even necessitated the purchase of an entire city block. Current schedules call for the demolition of a block of apartment building to make way for site preparation.

References

  1. ^ "National Register Information System". National Register of Historic Places. National Park Service. 2007-01-23.

External links

West Philadelphia High School website
West Philadelphia High School EV team website
Great School's info on WPHS
Public School Insights Story on WPHS

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