Roy C. Start High School

Start is a Toledo Public School that is located in west Toledo. Built in the early 1960′s, Start H.S. and Bowsher H.S. opened at the same time and instantly became rivals, however, with the passage of time that rivalry in most sports has been greatly dimished. Start’s involvement in the G.T.B.L began in 1993, and the Start teams quickly established themselves as a force to be reckoned with. Under the skilled guidance of both head coach and school co-coordinator Keith Dawson, the Start teams have become a regular in the G.T.B.L, post-season, “Final Four” and have managed to win Championship Games in 1995 and 1998. Start Spartan Storm’s “2 to 1″ overtime victory, over the premier team in the Bowsher program, Bowsher’s Ice Lightning, clearly establishes the Start program as being the leading rival of the long dominant Bowsher program. “Start High School excels with a rich tradition of academic excellence and opportunity, outstanding and caring staff members, strong parental involvement and a highly motivated student population.” —Ray Russell, Principal

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