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{{Infobox University |
{{Infobox School
| name = Wahama Junior/Senior High School
name = University of Phoenix |
| image =
image = [[Image:UofPhoenixLogo.png|225px]]|
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motto = ''Thinking Ahead'' |
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established = [[1976]] |
| caption =
type = [[Private school|Private]], [[For-Profit School|For-profit]] |
| location = # 1 White Falcon Drive<br />[[Mason, West Virginia|Mason]], [[West Virginia]] 25260
president = [[Bill Pepicello]] |
| district = Mason County Schools
city = [[Phoenix, Arizona|Phoenix]] |
state = [[Arizona]] |
| country = [[United States]]
| principal = David Graham
country = [[United States|USA]] |
| viceprincipal = Kenny Bond
undergrad = 220,000+ |
| type = [[Public school|Public]]
postgrad = 60,000+ |
| grades = [[High school#United States|7 to 12]]
postgrad_label = graduate |
| conference =
staff = 12,000+ |
| slogan =
faculty = 20,000+ |
| motto = "Working together as a learning community to ensure life-long success for all."
campus = [[Urban design|Urban]] |
| mascot = White Falcon
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| sports =
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The '''University of Phoenix''' ('''UPX''') is a [[For-profit school|for-profit educational institution]] that specializes in [[adult education]]. The largest private university in North America, it has an enrollment of more than 345,300 students.<ref name="largest">[http://www.azbiz.com/articles/2008/08/08/news/doc489c8e8b1ec58870093097.txt University of Phoenix provides growth opportunities for working adults] Lee Allen, Accessed 18 September, 2008</ref> The school was founded in 1976 by [[John Sperling|Dr. John Sperling]] and is owned by the [[Apollo Group|Apollo Group, Inc.]]<ref name="phoenix1"/> The university has more than 200 campuses offering more than 100 degree programs at the [[associate's]], [[bachelor's]], [[master's]] and [[doctorate|doctoral]] levels in various fields of study.<ref name="largest">[http://www.azbiz.com/articles/2008/08/08/news/doc489c8e8b1ec58870093097.txt University of Phoenix provides growth opportunities for working adults] Lee Allen, Accessed 18 September, 2008</ref>


==History==
In the early 1970s, at [[San Jose State University]] in California, John Sperling and several associates conducted field-based research in adult education. The focus of the research was to explore teaching/learning systems for the delivery of educational programs and services to working adult students who wished to complete or further their education in ways that complemented both their experience and current professional responsibilities. At that time colleges and universities were organized primarily around serving the needs of the 18-22 year old undergraduate student given that the large majority of those enrolled were residential students of traditional college age, just out of high school. “According to Sperling, working adult students were often invisible on traditional campuses and treated as second-class citizens.”<ref name="new model"> [http://www.bi.ulaval.ca/Globalisation-Universities/pages/actes/Craig-Swenson.pdf New Models For Higher Education: Creating an Adult-Centered Institution] Craig Swenson, Accessed 18 Sept, 2008</ref>


With a first class of only eight students,<ref name=Farrell091908>Andrew Farrell[http://www.cbc.ca/money/story/2008/09/16/f-forbes-webrich.html Forbes (hosted on CBCNews), ''The Web Billionaires'', September 19, 2008]</ref> Sperling founded the university in 1976 in [[Phoenix, Arizona]].<ref name="new model"> [http://www.bi.ulaval.ca/Globalisation-Universities/pages/actes/Craig-Swenson.pdf New Models For Higher Education: Creating an Adult-Centered Institution] Craig Swenson, Accessed 18 Sept, 2008</ref> In 1980, the school expanded to [[San Jose, California]]. By 1989, the university had become one of the first providing an online program for students.<ref>[http://telephonyonline.com/mag/telecom_desktop_degrees_university Telephony Online, ''Desktop degrees, University of Phoenix takes education on-line'', May 26, 1997]</ref>


University of Phoenix is a wholly owned subsidiary of [[Apollo Group, Inc.]] publicly traded on {{nasdaq|APOL}} and is a [[S&P 500]] [[corporation]] based in [[Phoenix, Arizona]]. The school was the top recipient of federal assistance for the 2008 fiscal year, receiving over $2.8 billion in federal monies to fund [[student financial aid]] programs.<ref>[http://www.usaspending.gov/faads/tables.php?tabtype=t2&subtype=t&year=2008 Top 100 Recipients of Federal Assistance for FY 2008], www.usaspending.gov, [[US government]]</ref> The [[University of Phoenix Stadium]] in [[Glendale, Arizona]] is a municipal sports arena, best known as the home of the [[NFL]]'s [[Arizona Cardinals]] and the site of the [[NCAA]]'s [[Tostitos Fiesta Bowl]]. The University paid $154.5 million for 20 year [[naming rights]] for advertising purposes.<ref name="stadium">[http://chronicle.com/free/2008/01/1463n.htm ''U. of Phoenix Basks in the Super Exposure the Super Bowl Brings'', The Chronicle of Higher Education, by GOLDIE BLUMENSTYK, August 28, 2008.]</ref>


Wahama Junior/Senior High School is located in Mason, West Virginia. It is the second-largest high school in the county.
Note: University of Phoenix was once abbreviated as "UoP," but is now "UPX."<ref>[http://www.reuters.com/finance/stocks/companyOfficers?symbol=APOL.O&viewId=bio Reuters, ''Officers and Directors For Apollo Group Inc'', Accessed July 18, 2008]</ref>


Wahama High School was established in 1925 and its unusual name was derived from the first two letters of each of the three area districts: Waggener, Hartford, Mason.
==Campuses==
[[Image:UPXStPeteFl.JPG|right|thumb|400px| University of Phoenix West Florida branch campus in St. Petersburg. The bottom floors are used by the university for undergraduate/graduate courses.]] The university has campuses and learning centers in 40 states, the District of Columbia, Puerto Rico, Canada, Mexico, Chile, and the Netherlands.<ref name="lavca">[http://www.lavca.org/lavca/allpress.nsf/0/3C125A9606AF64E7862574B90054C701 Apollo Group Enters Mexican Education Market]
</ref> While the school specializes in online programs, the campuses offer additional programs and services.<ref>[http://www.northfulton.com/Articles-i-2008-07-17-173652.112113_University_of_Phoenix_fills_online_campus_classrooms.html University of Phoenix fills online, campus classrooms] Bob Pepalis, Accessed 18 September, 2008</ref> Online students are also able to utilize tutoring/social centers which can also be used for social and student learning interactions. The first center opened in 2007 in Plano, Tex.<ref>[http://www.bizjournals.com/dallas/stories/2007/07/16/daily31.html University of Phoenix Opens First Resource Center, Dallas Business Journal, July 19, 2007]</ref>


The school's stadium was built in 1948 and named Bachtel Stadium.
== Academic Profile ==
The university offers several different programs of study, all administered through four colleges—the [[John Sperling]] School of Business and Technology, the Artemis School (administering art, education, and health fields), the School of Advanced Studies (overseeing [[doctorate|doctoral]] programs), and Axia College (managing [[associate's]] degrees).<ref>{{cite web |url=http://upxnewsroom.com/facts/ |title=University of Phoenix-Just the Facts |accessdate=2008-05-04 |format= |work= }}</ref> In addition to its traditional education programs, the school offers [[continuing education]] courses for teachers and practitioners, [[professional development]] courses for companies, and specialized courses of study for military personnel.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.phoenix.edu/online_and_campus_programs/online_and_campus_programs.aspx |title=UoP Online and Campus Programs |accessdate=2008-05-04 |format= |work= }}</ref>


In 1962, the school's enrollment had increased to add a brand new Junior High Building. By the 1971 - 1972 school year, it was decided that the newer junior high building would become the new high school and vice versa.
Admission requirements differ by prospective degree and field of study; however, most require current full-time employment, a satisfactory [[TOEFL]] score, and a corresponding benchmark diploma or degree ([[GED]] needed to enter associate's and bachelor's degree programs, bachelor's degree needed to enter master's program, etc.). Specific programs may require certain [[GPA]]s, so many years of applicable work experience, and background tests and immunizations for on-campus study.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.phoenix.edu/admissions/admission_requirements.aspx |title=UoP Admission Requirements |accessdate=2008-05-04 |format= |work= }}</ref> Undergraduate tuition averages $12,000 per year.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.phoenix.edu/doc/about_us/FactBook-individual_pages.pdf |title=UoP Fact Book |accessdate=2008-05-04 |format= |work= }}</ref>


The old high school building served as the junior high building until 1989. The cafeteria was still connected to the building until 1996 when a new one was built. The junior high building faced the wrecking ball in 1999.
Students spend 20 to 24 hours with an instructor during each course, compared with about 40 hours at a traditional university. The university also requires students to teach one another by working on projects for four or five hours per week in what it calls “learning teams,” wherein students engage classmates in course material discussions. The abbreviated courses and the use of learning teams has caused concern among some academicians and former students.<ref name=Dillon021107/> The course schedule is more convenient for professionals who can log on anytime.<ref>[http://findarticles.com/p/articles/mi_qa5306/is_200704/ai_n21287067] University Of Phoenix Opens Campus In Columbia</ref> The university uses a standardized course format that does not allow individual faculty to choose the course materials.<ref>[http://www.phoenix.edu/doc/about_us/Abridged_2007_master_catalog.pdf Student Catalogue], University of Phoenix 2007 Student Catalogue</ref>


===Online Services and Education===


== Adminstration and staff ==
Upon registering for a class, students pay a fee for access to online resources. This resource fee provides them full access to an electronic library, textbooks and other ancillary material required for the course. The university says that the electronic textbooks include search features and hyperlinks to glossary terms that make the books easier to use when working on research papers and other documents. <ref>[http://www.deseretnews.com/cgi-bin/cqcgi_plus/@plus.env?CQ_SESSION_KEY=YUNAZHTCOAXG&CQ_CUR_DOCUMENT=2&CQ_TEXT_MAIN=YES E-Books Make Learning Cheaper Wendy Leonard, Accessed 09/11/08]</ref>
Principal -- David Graham<br />
Assistant Principal -- Kenny Bond<br />


Brian Allen -- English<br />
Jeff Silber, an analyst at BMO Capital Markets, estimates that around 75 per cent of the school's students are enrolled in online courses of some form.<ref name=Farrell091908/>
Sarah Allinder -- English<br />
Linda Ashby -- Computers<br />
Dave Barr -- Science<br />
Don Barr -- French, Spanish<br />
Dee Ann Clendenin -- English<br />
Ed Cromley -- Math<br />
Tom Cullen -- Driver Education<br />
Gary Fields -- Science<br />
Nathan Fordyce -- Physical Education<br />
Keith Goldsmith -- Physical Education<br />
Drema Greenlee -- History, Civics<br />
Sharon Hall -- Geometry, Algebra<br />
Catherine Hamm -- Social Studies<br />
Melinda Hayman -- Math<br />
Chipper Hendricks -- Band<br />
Crystal Hendricks -- Yearbook, Music, Choir<br />
Roger Hughart -- English<br />
Kristin Hussell -- English<br />
Joe Johnson -- Health<br />
Tina Martin -- Speech<br />
Lois Kincaid -- Home Econ<br />
Cheryl Metz -- English<br />
William Miller -- Computers, Health<br />
Caitlin Park -- Spanish<br />
Susan Parrish -- Art<br />
Mary Rawson -- Librarian<br />
Walter Raynes -- English<br />
Jodie Roush -- Chemistry<br />
Adrian Rutherford -- History<br />
Gary Sayre -- Tech Ed.<br />
Tammy Sayre -- Math<br />
Kendra Thompson -- Guidance Counselor<br />
James Toth -- Social Studies<br />
Adam Watson<br />
Sherry Williamson -- Guidance Counselor<br />
Mike Wolfe -- Functional<br />
Lori Zuspan -- Math
<br />


== Homecoming Queens ==
In 2008, the University of Phoenix was ranked #25 in the world for online degree programs by ''OEDb''.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://oedb.org/rankings |title=OEDb's Online College Rankings 2008 |accessdate=2008-05-04 |format= |work= }}</ref>
2008 -- Devan VanMeter<br />
2007 -- Jolisha Cundiff<br />
2006 -- Tarah Gerlach<br />
2005 -- Jessica Hoffman<br />
1999 -- Holly Barnitz<br />
1998 -- Erika VanMeter<br />
1997 -- Andi Ord<br />
1996 -- Tamara Grate<br />
1995 -- Sarah Roush<br />
1994 -- Missy Smith<br />
1993 -- Carrie Zerkle<br />
1992 -- Leah Ohlinger<br />
1991 -- Shari Fields<br />
1990 -- Wendi Davis<br />
1989 -- Debbie VanMeter<br />
1988 -- Heather Hargraves<br />
1987 -- Darla Hoffman<br />
1986 -- Lori Sayre<br />
1985 -- Corinna Bass<br />


===Accreditation===


== Prom Queens ==
The University of Phoenix is accredited by The Higher Learning Commission as a member of the North Central Association.<ref>[www.ncahlc.org]</ref> It also has accreditation for a variety of its specialty degree programs, including:
2007 -- Jolisha Cundiff<br />

2006 -- Tarah Gerlach<br />
:'''Nursing Accreditation''' — The B.S. in Nursing and the M.S. in Nursing degree programs are accredited by the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (CCNE).<ref>[http://www.aacn.nche.edu/CCNE/reports/rptAccreditedPrograms.asp?state=AZ&sFullName=Arizona CCNE-Accredited Baccalaureate and Master's Nursing Degree Programs]</ref>
2005 -- Lindsey Roush<br />

1999 -- Jessica Weaver<br />
:'''Business Accreditation''' — All business programs from the Associate to the Doctoral levels have specialty accreditation through the Association of Collegiate Business Schools and Programs (ACBSP).<ref>[http://www.acbsp.org/index.php?mo=st&op=ld&sid=s1_025about&stpg=141 Current ACBSP Educational Institution Members]</ref>
1998 -- Mary Beth Riffle<br />

1997 -- Ammie Chandler<br />
:'''Teacher Education Accreditation''' — The M.A. in Education degree program is preaccredited by the Teacher Education Accreditation Council (TEAC) for a period of five years, from December 20, 2007 to December 20, 2012.<ref>[http://www.teac.org/members/statelisting.asp TEAC members by state]</ref>
1996 -- Michelle Oldaker<br />

1995 -- Carrie Lockhart<br />
:'''Counseling Accreditation''' — The M.S. in Counseling degree program in Community Counseling and the M.S. in Counseling degree program in Mental Health Counseling are accredited by the Council for Accreditation of Counseling and Related Educational Programs (CACREP).<ref>[http://www.cacrep.org/directory-july2008.pdf Directory]</ref>
1994 -- Carrie Zerkle<br />

1993 -- Stephanie Rogers<br />
===Research===
1992 -- Katy Zuspan<br />
In May 2008, the school announced the formation of the University of Phoenix National Research Center. It is designed to study which teaching methods work best for nontraditional students. The development of the research center is under advisement by a board comprising a former dean of education at the [[University of Virginia]]; a consultant on learning and a former official with the [[College Board]]; and the president of the National Center for Public Policy and Higher Education.<ref>[http://chronicle.com/news/article/4436/u-of-phoenix-draws-big-names-to-advisory-panel-on-new-center-on-teaching-adults U. of Phoenix Draws Big Names to Advisory Panel on New Center on Teaching Adults] Chronicle of Higher Education 2008-05-27</ref>
1991 -- Becky Beasley<br />

1990 -- Paula Bird<br />
== People ==
1989 -- Rhonda Morgan<br />
=== Students ===
1988 -- Becky Hoffman<br />
The average age of a University of Phoenix student is between 33 (undergraduate) and 36 (graduate), and most students have work related commitments.<ref>[http://www.e-mentor.edu.pl/artykul_v2.php?numer=20&id=446 Why Recent Criticism of the University of Phoenix is Unjustified, Rhonda P. Urban]</ref> Additionally, nearly two-thirds of the University's students are women. The majority of students attending the school study business (undergraduate students representing 29.9% and graduate students 12.9%), followed closely by those enrolled in Axia College for associate's degrees (28.1%).<ref>[http://www.phoenix.edu/about_us/publications.aspx University of Phoenix 2007 Fact Book]</ref>
1987 -- Lisa Camp<br />

1986 -- Kerri Crandol<br />
=== Faculty ===
1977 -- Carolyn Rickard<br />
The University's faculty consists of approximately 1,500 core faculty and 20,000 associate faculty members. All have masters or doctorate degrees.<ref name="faculty">[http://upxnewsroom.com/facts/faculty.aspx ''University of Phoenix Faculty Overview''] Accessed February 17, 2008</ref> Approximately 95% of the school's faculty are part-time compared with an average of 47% across all universities.<ref name=Dillon021107>Sam Dillon, [http://www.nytimes.com/2007/02/11/education/11phoenix.html?ex=1328850000&en=5c8573d57de4bffe&ei=5088 Troubles Grow for a University Built on Profits], ''The New York Times'', February 11, 2007.</ref> Pre-screened instructional candidates participate in a training program in the modality in which they teach, which has the effect of weeding out (40%-50%) of the less committed or capable applicants.<ref>[http://net.educause.edu/ir/library/pdf/ers0303/cs/ecs0304.pdf] ECAR Case Study 4</ref>

=== Diversity ===

The 2008 UPX Academic Report<ref>[http://www.phoenix.edu/academicannualreport/doc/2008AnnualAcademicReport.pdf 2008 UPX Annual Academic Report]</ref> shows a highly diverse student and faculty makeup. According to demographic information in the report, on average the student/faculty population is significantly more diverse than that of most higher education institutions. African-Americans make up more than 15% of the university's 22,000 faculty members, with about 6% as Hispanic. The national average in recent years showed about 5% as African-American with about 3% as Hispanic. The student population is approximately 25% African-American and almost 13% Hispanic. This is as compared to national statistics from recent years showing 12% African-American populations and 10% Hispanics nationally.<ref name=testing/> The university graduates a larger number of underrepresented students with master's degrees in business, health care and education than any other U.S. School. It is also ranked as the highest in graduating African American and American Indian students with master's degrees for all other disciplines. The underlying data for these conclusions was provided by the U.S. Department of Education's National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) for the '05-'06 academic year. <ref>[http://www.hispanicprwire.com/news.php?l=in&id=9069&cha=6 University of Phoenix Ranks #1 in Graduating Master's Degree Students from Underrepresented Populations, Hispanic PR Wire]</ref>

=== Notable alumni ===

*Admiral [[Kirkland H. Donald]]: Director, Naval Nuclear Propulsion and former Commander, Submarine Force, U.S. Atlantic Fleet <ref>[http://www.navy.mil/navydata/bios/navybio.asp?bioID=96 United States Navy Biography] US Navy Website, Accessed March 13, 2008 </ref>
*[[Mary Peters (politician)]]: Current [[United States Secretary of Transportation]].<ref> [http://www.usatoday.com/money/industries/travel/2008-02-05-dot-secretary-mary-peters_N.htm Events, drive keep DOT chief in the spotlight, USA Today website accessed February 12, 2008]</ref>
*[[Shaquille O’Neal]]: NBA basketball player<ref>[http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/8357843/ The Big Executive? Shaq masters MBA] MSNBC Website, Accessed February 12, 2008 </ref>
*[[Howard Schmidt]]: Former Chief Security Strategist for the [[US CERT]] Partners Program for the National Cyber Security Division and current President and CEO of R & H Security Consulting LLC<ref>[http://www.aeispeakers.com/speakerbio.php?SpeakerID=1192, Howard Schmidt Biography, AEI Speakers Bureau Accessed February 12, 2008]</ref>

==Criticism==
====Quality of education====
*There have been concerns that the school does not properly balance value to students and profits to shareholders,<ref name=Yung022804 /> though the university claims that standardized testing in reading, writing, and mathematical skills for it's students shows that they improve at a better rate on average than for students at most other schools.<ref name=testing>[http://chronicle.com/free/v54/i40/40a00103.htm U. of Phoenix Says Test Scores Vindicate Its Academic Model], Chronicle of Higher Education, BLUMENSTYK June 13, 2008</ref>
*By the [[United States Department of Education]] graduation standards the University of Phoenix rate is only 16%. Compared to the national average of 55% it is among the nation's lowest. The school and some education experts assert that the federal standard is antiquated because it only measures first time students with no previous college credit<ref> [http://www.diverseeducation.com/artman/publish/article_11257.shtml ''Underserved Students Make Progress at For-profit Institutions''] Diverse; Issues in Higher Education, June 9, 2008</ref> and uses measurements that skew against economically disadvantaged and minority students.<ref> [http://www.susanohanian.org/show_commentary.php?id=515 ''Distorted Statistics on Graduation Rates''] The Chronicle of Higher Education (reprinted at Susan Ohanian.org, July 6, 2007, by Paul Attewell and David E. Lavin, professors of sociology at the Graduate Center of the City University of New York.</ref> The university response claims that the federal standard only applies to 7% of the total University of Phoenix student community<ref>[http://www.nasfaa.org/publications/2007/cnuofphoenix021307.html National Association of Student Aid Administrators website, University of Phoenix Responds to New York Times Article]</ref> and publishes its own nonstandard graduation rate of 59% to account for its overwhelming population of non-traditional students.<ref name=Dillon021107 />

====Legal issues====
*The [[Equal Employment Opportunity Commission]] settled a second sexual harassment claim against the school for $225,000 in August 2007.<ref>[http://www.abqjournal.com/news/state/apclaim08-29-07.htm EEOC Settles Claim with University of Phoenix, Associated Press, August 29, 2007]</ref>
*In September 2004, the university paid a settlement of $9.8 million to the [[United States Department of Education]] for alleged violations of the [[Higher Education Act]] provisions which prohibit distributing financial incentives to admission representatives.<ref name="apollo14">[http://www.azcentral.com/specials/special42/articles/0914apollo14.html ''Student-recruitment Tactics at University of Phoenix Blasted by Feds Univ. of Phoenix Audit Leads to $9.8 mil Fine] The Arizona Republic, September 14, 2004, by Dawn Gilbertson</ref><ref name=daily19>[http://www.bizjournals.com/austin/stories/2004/09/13/daily18.html ''University of Phoenix Receives Record Fine''] Austin Business Journal, September 14, 2004]</ref><ref name=fraud>[http://www.crowncollegelawsuits.com/2004_%20U.%20of%20Phoenix%20Uses%20Pressure.pdf ''U. of Phoenix Uses Pressure in Recruiting, Report Says - Institution disputes charges that it pumps up enrollment through illegal tactics'', Chronicle of Higher Education, by Goldie Blumenstyk, October 8, 2004]</ref><ref>[http://kroplaw.com/uop/DOE.report.on.UOP.pdf US DOE Program Review Report]</ref><ref>[http://www.apollogrplegalinfo.com/hendowDocuments/Document_13.pdf US DOE and U. of Phoenix Settlement Agreement]</ref>

*A 2003 federal whistle-blower/false claims lawsuit accuses the company of fraud in obtaining hundreds of millions of dollars in financial aid. It is set for trial in September 2009.<ref name=latimes0821>[http://www.latimes.com/news/local/la-me-false21aug21,0,5667111.story?coll=la-home-local ''University of Phoenix fraud case goes forward'']L.A. Times, August 21, 2007</ref><ref name=Yung022804/><ref name=Dillon021107/><ref>[http://kroplaw.com/uop/index.html List of Court Documents Related to False Claims Suit]</ref><ref name=Krieger062307>Lisa M. Krieger [http://www.crowncollegelawsuits.com/University%20Breached%20Ethics.pdf Lawsuit: University of Phoenix breached ethics, laws, ''San Jose Mercury '', Jun 23, 2007.]</ref> The school counters that the lawsuit is a legal manipulation by two former university employees over a matter previously resolved with the U.S. Department of Education.<ref>[http://www.apollolegal.com/hendowCase.html#summary ''United States of America ex rel. Hendow v. University of Phoenix''] Apollo Group Legal Information Center, accessed July 18, 2008</ref>
*The university has had various labor and government regulatory related issues. It paid $3.5 million to settle alleged violation of overtime compensation provision with the [[Department of Labor]].<ref> [http://www.bizjournals.com/phoenix/stories/2004/07/19/daily75.html ''University of Phoenix, Dept. of Labor Reach Overtime Agreement''] The Phoenix Business Journal, July 23, 2004</ref><ref>[http://www.bizjournals.com/phoenix/stories/2004/06/14/daily41.html ''Apollo to pay Department of Labor $2M-$3M to Settle Case''] Austin Business Journal, July 17, 2004.</ref> It is presently being sued by the [[Equal Employment Opportunity Commission]] for alleged religious discrimination favoring [[Mormon]] enrollment counselors.<ref>[http://www.azcentral.com/arizonarepublic/business/articles/0928biz-eeoc0928.html ''Worker Bias Suit Targets University of Phoenix-School Favors Mormons, EEOC says''] September 28, 2006, by Dawn Gilbertson</ref> It settled allegations by the [[United States Department of Education]] for $6 million in March 2000 because government auditors noted that the teaching schedule fell short of the minimum time required to qualify for financial aid.<ref name="daily15>[http://www.bizjournals.com/phoenix/stories/2000/03/27/daily15.html ''University of Phoenix Reaches $6M Settlement''] The Business Journal of Phoenix, March 28, 2000</ref><ref name=Dillon021107/><ref name=Yung022804>[http://www.kroplaw.com/uop/DallasMorningNews.040228.pdf ''Dealing in Diplomas, For the University of Phoenix, college is a big business - and getting bigger'', The Dallas Morning News, February 28, 2004 by Katherine Yung]</ref> The [[United States Department of Education]] also ordered the university to pay $650,000 for failing to promptly refund loans and grants for students who withdrew.<ref name=Yung022804/>
*In January 2008, the university’s parent company, [[Apollo Group|Apollo Group, Inc.]] was found guilty of fraud for misleading investors. <ref>[http://chronicle.com/news/article/3765/jury-finds-u-of-phoenix-parent-company-liable-for-280-million Jury Finds U of Phoenix Parent Company Liable for $280 Million] [[Chronicle of Higher Education]] January 16, 2008</ref> U.S. District Judge James Teilborg recently overturned the verdict, ruling that the evidence was not sufficient. <ref>[http://chronicle.com/news/article/4938/judge-overturns-280-million-verdict-against-the-apollo-group Judge Overturns $280 Million Verdict Against the Apollo Group, Chronicle of Higher Education, August 5, 2008]</ref>

==References==
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==External links==
*[http://upxnewsroom.com/ University of Phoenix Newsroom]
*[http://www.apollolibrary.com/ University of Phoenix Library]
*[http://www.phoenix.edu/ University of Phoenix Official Website]

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Wahama Junior/Senior High School
Location
Map
# 1 White Falcon Drive
Mason, West Virginia 25260

United States
Information
TypePublic
Motto"Working together as a learning community to ensure life-long success for all."
Established1925
School districtMason County Schools
PrincipalDavid Graham
Grades7 to 12
Colour(s)Red and White
MascotWhite Falcon



Wahama Junior/Senior High School is located in Mason, West Virginia. It is the second-largest high school in the county.

Wahama High School was established in 1925 and its unusual name was derived from the first two letters of each of the three area districts: Waggener, Hartford, Mason.

The school's stadium was built in 1948 and named Bachtel Stadium.

In 1962, the school's enrollment had increased to add a brand new Junior High Building. By the 1971 - 1972 school year, it was decided that the newer junior high building would become the new high school and vice versa.

The old high school building served as the junior high building until 1989. The cafeteria was still connected to the building until 1996 when a new one was built. The junior high building faced the wrecking ball in 1999.


Adminstration and staff

Principal -- David Graham
Assistant Principal -- Kenny Bond

Brian Allen -- English
Sarah Allinder -- English
Linda Ashby -- Computers
Dave Barr -- Science
Don Barr -- French, Spanish
Dee Ann Clendenin -- English
Ed Cromley -- Math
Tom Cullen -- Driver Education
Gary Fields -- Science
Nathan Fordyce -- Physical Education
Keith Goldsmith -- Physical Education
Drema Greenlee -- History, Civics
Sharon Hall -- Geometry, Algebra
Catherine Hamm -- Social Studies
Melinda Hayman -- Math
Chipper Hendricks -- Band
Crystal Hendricks -- Yearbook, Music, Choir
Roger Hughart -- English
Kristin Hussell -- English
Joe Johnson -- Health
Tina Martin -- Speech
Lois Kincaid -- Home Econ
Cheryl Metz -- English
William Miller -- Computers, Health
Caitlin Park -- Spanish
Susan Parrish -- Art
Mary Rawson -- Librarian
Walter Raynes -- English
Jodie Roush -- Chemistry
Adrian Rutherford -- History
Gary Sayre -- Tech Ed.
Tammy Sayre -- Math
Kendra Thompson -- Guidance Counselor
James Toth -- Social Studies
Adam Watson
Sherry Williamson -- Guidance Counselor
Mike Wolfe -- Functional
Lori Zuspan -- Math

Homecoming Queens

2008 -- Devan VanMeter
2007 -- Jolisha Cundiff
2006 -- Tarah Gerlach
2005 -- Jessica Hoffman
1999 -- Holly Barnitz
1998 -- Erika VanMeter
1997 -- Andi Ord
1996 -- Tamara Grate
1995 -- Sarah Roush
1994 -- Missy Smith
1993 -- Carrie Zerkle
1992 -- Leah Ohlinger
1991 -- Shari Fields
1990 -- Wendi Davis
1989 -- Debbie VanMeter
1988 -- Heather Hargraves
1987 -- Darla Hoffman
1986 -- Lori Sayre
1985 -- Corinna Bass


Prom Queens

2007 -- Jolisha Cundiff
2006 -- Tarah Gerlach
2005 -- Lindsey Roush
1999 -- Jessica Weaver
1998 -- Mary Beth Riffle
1997 -- Ammie Chandler
1996 -- Michelle Oldaker
1995 -- Carrie Lockhart
1994 -- Carrie Zerkle
1993 -- Stephanie Rogers
1992 -- Katy Zuspan
1991 -- Becky Beasley
1990 -- Paula Bird
1989 -- Rhonda Morgan
1988 -- Becky Hoffman
1987 -- Lisa Camp
1986 -- Kerri Crandol
1977 -- Carolyn Rickard

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