Williams McKinley High School

William McKinley High School for the Arts is a fictional school and one of the main settings in the show. The school is named after William McKinley, the 25th President of the United States, who was born in Niles, Ohio. The school is supposed to be located in the city of Lima, Ohio, however no school in Lima is actually named McKinley. In Ohio, there are McKinley High Schools in Canton and Niles.
Many of the location scenes at McKinley were filmed at Juan Rodriguez Cabrillo High School in Long Beach, California and Helen Bernstein High School in Los Angeles, California, though auditorium scenes were filmed at a replica of the Cabrillo auditorium on the Paramount lot.
The school mascot is the Titans, and the school colors are red and black.
In Dreams Come True, the school becomes arts-oriented after Superintendent Harris made a pitch to the school board following New Directions' victory at the 2015 Nationals competition.
==Facilities==
The school has many classrooms, a faculty lounge, a music room and an auditorium named The Finn Hudson Auditorium. Sports facilities include a football field and track, a baseball field, a gymnasium, and a weight room.
== Staff ==
===Current===
Name 	Occupation
Brad 	Pianist for New Directions
Brenda Castle 	Astronomy TeacherBadminton Coach
David Martinez 	Spanish Teacher
Donna Denny-Brown 	Secretary
Eleanor Doosenbury	Geography Teacher
Emma Pillsbury 	Guidance Counselor
Henri St. Pierre 	Woodshop Teacher
Librarian 	School Librarian
Millie Rose 	Lunch Lady
Mr. Clippinger 	Study Hall TeacherGeometry Teacher
Mr. Kidney 	Custodian
Nancy Bletheim 	Geometry Teacher
Penny Owen 	Nurse
Sam Evans 	Director of New Directions
Sheldon Beiste 	Football Coach
Roz Washington 	Individual Synchronized Swimming CoachCheerios Coach
Mr. Figgins 	Custodian/Janitor
Will Schuester 	Principal
*Numerous other teachers have made uncredited non-speaking appearances in the background.
===Former===
Name 	Occupation 	Reason
Ken Tanaka 	Football coach 	Resigned after suffering a nervous breakdown
Sandy Ryerson 	Glee Club director/arts administrator 	Fired for disorderly conduct
Terri Del Monico	Nurse 	Fired for giving students over-the-counter drugs
Lillian Adler 	Glee Club director 	Possibly for having deceased
Holly Holliday 	Substitute (Spanish, sex ed, English, history, glee club) 	Left for a more stable job opportunity
Shelby Corcoran 	Troubletones DirectorSubstitute TeacherGeometry Teacher 	Quit because Quinn was going to tell Figgins about her affair with Puck.
Mrs. Hagberg 	Geography TeacherMath TeacherHome Economics TeacherHistory Teacher	Retired
Finn Hudson 	Assistant New Directions Director 	Deceased
Sue Sylvester 	Cheerios CoachPrincipal 	Fired after so many lies and evidence got discovered
==Current Known Students==
Name 	Year of Graduation
Bobby Surette 	Class of 2013-16
Brett Bukowski 	Class of 2013-14
De'wanda Umber 	Class of 2013-16
Dottie Kazatori 	Class of 2016
Jacob Ben Israel	Class of 2013
Jane Hayward 	Class of 2015
Joe Hart 	Class of 2014
Josh Coleman 	Class of 2014
Kitty Wilde 	Class of 2015
Madison McCarthy	Class of 2016-18
Mason McCarthy 	Class of 2016-18
Roderick Meeks 	Class of 2015
Phil Lipoff 	Class of 2013-16
Skylar 	Class of 2015
Sugar Motta 	Class of 2014
Spencer Porter 	Class of 2016-18
Wes Fahey 	Class of 2013-14
Myron Muskovitz 	Class of 2018-19
Alistair 	Class of 2015-16
===Graduate Status Unknown===
Name 	Possible Years of Graduation
Hank Saunders 	Class of 2011-13
Jake Puckerman	Class of 2015*
The Mack 	Class of 2012-15
Marley Rose 	Class of 2015*
Ronnie 	Class of 2012-15
Ryder Lynn 	Class of 2015*
Scott Cooper 	Class of 2011-13
Sheila 	Class of 2012-15
Strando 	Class of 2011-14
Unique Adams 	Class of 2014-15*
*Transferred; most likely not graduated yet
==Known Alumni==
Name 	Year
April Rhodes 	Class of 1990*
Azimio Adams 	Class of 2012
Artie Abrams 	Class of 2013
Becky Jackson 	Class of 2013
Blaine Anderson 	Class of 2013
Brittany Pierce 	Class of 2013
Bryan Ryan 	Class of 1993
David Karofsky 	Class of 2012**
Finn Hudson 	Class of 2012
Jacob Ben Israel 	Class of 2013
Jake Puckerman 	Class of 2015**
Jesse St. James 	Class of 2010**
Kendra Del Monico	Class of 1992
Kurt Hummel 	Class of 2012
Lauren Zizes 	Class of 2013
Sam Evans 	Class of 2013
Shane Tinsley 	Class of 2012
Sunshine Corazon 	Class of 2013-14**
Tina Cohen-Chang 	Class of 2013
Terri Del Monico 	Class of 1994
Will Schuester 	Class of 1994
Marley Rose 	Class of 2015**
Matt Rutherford 	Class of 2010-12**
Mercedes Jones 	Class of 2012
Mike Chang 	Class of 2012
Missy Gunderson 	Class of 2012
Noah Puckerman 	Class of 2012
Quinn Fabray 	Class of 2012
Rachel Berry 	Class of 2012
Rick Nelson 	Class of 2012
Rory Flanagan 	Class of 2014**
Ryder Lynn 	Class of 2015**
Santana Lopez 	Class of 2012
Suzy Pepper 	Class of 2010-11
Unique Adams 	Class of 2014-15**
Bassist 	Class of 2013
Drummer 	Class of 2013
Guitarist 	Class of 2013
*Didn't graduate; dropped out
**Transferred; graduated from a different school
==Extracurricular Activities==
The school's Glee Club was called New Directions, and ran for four years (from 2009 to 2013, 2014 - present) and in their first year, they won Sectionals but lost Regionals to Vocal Adrenaline. The next year they tied with The Warblers at Sectionals and beat them and Aural Intensity at Regionals, but failed to place at Nationals. For there third year, they blazed through Sectionals and Regionals, and also prevailed in defeating Vocal Adrenaline for first place. For their final year, they lost Sectionals, but, due to a technicality, they were allowed to advance to Regionals, which they won, and at the 2013 Nationals, they lost to Throat Explosion. Rachel Berry and Kurt Hummel, two graduated members, rebooted the glee club (with the same name) the next year (which is 2014). It was later seen in the second part of the series finale (Dreams Come True) that the New Directions won the 2015 Nationals, their second victory ever. This victory assured New Directions' permanent status in the school and even changed the school's main orientation: the Arts, as said by Superintendent Harris. In consequence, three more glee clubs were created (which includes the revival of The Troubletones), Will becomes the new Principal, and Sam is appointed as the new director of the club, which now has more than thirty members.
The cheerleading squad are called the Cheerios and are very successful, having won Nationals seven times in a row. Unlike the cheerleaders, the football team wasn't successful, until Coach Shannon Beiste came and taught the team about winning. The school also has a basketball and hockey team but there is little known about them. We do know that Dave Karofsky was on the hockey team and Finn, Matt, Puck, Ryder, and Jake are/were on the basketball team.
===Active === 	
===Active === 	
===Active ===
Name 	Current Leader/s 	Description
McKinley Titans 	Coach: Sheldon Beiste 	Football Team
Cheerios 	
Coach: Roz WashingtonCaptain: Bree	Cheerleading Squad; Perennial National Contenders.
A/V Club 	Former Leader: Lauren Zizes 	A club for background designs and props
Jazz Band 	 	Often provides accompaniment for glee club performances
Basketball Team 	 	Jake and Ryder joined this club after the disbandment of New Directions following the loss at the 2012 Sectionals.
Rugby Team 	Josh Coleman 	
New Directions 	
Director: Sam Evans
Former Directors: Will Schuester, Rachel Berry, Blaine Anderson and Kurt Hummel
Former Assitant Director: Finn Hudson	Rachel Berry and Kurt Hummel rebooted the glee club after being disbanded for more than a year, following the loss at the 2013 Nationals.
Wrestling Team 	 	Lauren was a member of this club.
Thunderclap 	 	The school yearbook.
The Muckraker 	 	The school newspaper.
Synchronized Swim Team 	Coach: Roz Washington 	Sam was a member of this club.
80's Club 	 	
The Secret Society of Superheroes Club	
Adviser: Sheldon Beiste
Former Leader: Blaine Anderson	A club that wears costumes and have aliases, which main purpose is to fight injustice.
Superhero Sidekicks Appreciation Club 	 	A club started to show appreciation for sidekicks. Blaine was a member.
Floor Hockey 	 	Unique joins in Swan Song.
Interfaith Paintball 	 	Paintball team. A club where people of different religions can shoot at each other safely. Probably started as a safe way to deal with anger or discrimination between different religious groups at the school. Joe joins in Swan Song.
McKinley High Student Council 	
Former President: Blaine Anderson
Former Vice President: Sam Evans	Tina and Sugar were members of the Student Council, until Sugar left it without explanation, and Blaine, Sam and Tina graduated in the fifth season.
Animal Husbandry Club 	 	Holly gives them a lesson in New Directions.
Tea Party Patriot Club 	
President: Gabriel 	Claimed to be the most popular club of the school.
The Troubletones 	Former Director: Shelby Corcoran
Former President: Mercedes Jones	All girls glee club. Originally made for Sugar Motta; disbanded in Hold on to Sixteen after losing Sectionals. Revived by Will in Dreams Come True after McKinley becomes arts oriented.
Duly Noted 	 	All boys glee club. Founded by Will after McKinley became an arts school.
Junior Glee Club 	 	Glee club for underclassmen. Founded by Will in Dreams Come True.
===Inactive=== 	
===Inactive=== 	
===Inactive===
Celibacy Club 	
Former Advisor: Emma PillsburyFormer President: QuinnFormer Sub Advisor: Rachel	A club for students to promote celibacy.
Too Young to Be Bitter Club 	Tina Cohen-Chang 	A club for girls who were single, and were "bitter" about it. It should be noted that the club was shown again in Love, Love, Love with Tina being the only member left.
Old Maid's Club 	Former Advisor: Sue Sylvester 	Used to convince Rachel (Hell-O).
Badminton Team 	Former Coach: Brenda Castle 	
Heckling Club 	Sue 	A club started by Sue. Their job is to be rude during New Directions performances.
The God Squad 	Former Leader: Mercedes Jones	A club for Christian students.
Muslim Students Club 	 	Rachel joined this club during her freshman or sophomore year.
Speech Club 	 	Rachel joined this club during her freshman or sophomore year.
Mock United Nations Club 	 	Rachel joined this club during her freshman or sophomore year.
Renaissance Club 	 	Rachel joined this club during her freshman or sophomore year.
Black Student Union 	 	Rachel joined this club during her freshman or sophomore year.
Unwed Mothership Connection 	 	A club for pregnant students.
The Bully Whips 	
Former Co-founders: Santana Lopez and David Karofsky	Protects students (specifically Kurt) from bullies, To promote Karofsky and Santana to the Junior Prom.
Hockey Team 	 	
Golf Team 	 	One member of this club asked Santana to join after rumors about her sexuality spread in I Kissed A Girl.
==Trivia==
*Matthew Morrison paid a visit to the real McKinley High School in October 2010 as part of a campaign rally for Ohio Governor Ted Strickland.Glee star Matthew Morrison stumps with Gov. Strickland at McKinley
*The school hosted the show choir Sectionals in 2011 for the first time since 1963. (Hold on to Sixteen)
*In the original script, it was called Harrison High. Source
*According to Will the glee club was established in 1954. (Britney 2.0)
*New New York was the first episode in the show's history to not feature any scenes in McKinley High.
*This school shares a name with William McKinley High School, the main setting of comedy Freaks and Geeks and the movie Final Destination 3 (Cory Monteith appeared in that movie, though it was a small role).
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