Philomath High School is a public high school in Philomath, Oregon, United States. Academics In 2016, 90.9% of the school's seniors received their high school diplomas. In 2019, 100% of the school's seniors received their high school diploma, a remarkable feat for a class of 119 students. Clemens Grant The Clemens Foundation was established in 1958 by Rex and Ethel Clemens, members of the Philomath community who acquired their wealth in the timber industry. The foundation was established to provide funding for Philomath-area schools, including a college scholarship fund set up for graduates of Philomath High School. The controversy surrounding the scholarship was the subject of the documentary Clear Cut: The Story of Philomath, Oregon. New construction In 2011, a $20 million construction project was started to rebuild a classroom wing and athletic complex at the school. The plan was soon amended to rebuild most of the school itself, while retaining and reusing structures from the main and auxiliary gymnasiums. Varsity football scandal In July 2016, six Philomath High School varsity football players and one coach were cited in connection with “aggravated hazing” incidents at Camp Rilea in Clatsop County. The incidents involved at least 11 alleged victims. The six youths have been cited on charges that, if committed by adults, would constitute the crimes of harassment and assault. All the harassment or attempted harassment charges involve "offensive physical contact with intimate parts," Benton County District Attorney John Haroldson said, adding that the charges are either Class A or Class B misdemeanors. Notable alumni Erica Bartolina – Olympic pole vaulter Kevin Boss – former pro football player for the Oakland Raiders and New York Giants Tami Maida – the first known quarterback to also become homecoming princess Griffon Ramsey – wood carver and social media personality Peter Richardson – documentary film director Mike Thurman – former pro baseball player for the Montreal Expos and New York Yankees References See also Education in the United States High schools in Benton County, Oregon Public high schools in Oregon