Joseph A. Craig High School


Joseph A. Craig High School is a public high school located in the city of Janesville, Wisconsin. Craig, a part of the School District of Janesville, has a student enrollment of approximately 1,800. Located on the east side of Janesville, it is named after Joseph A. Craig, who was instrumental in attracting the General Motors Janesville Assembly Plant to the city.

History

The original Janesville High School opened up in 1923 downtown at the corner of Main and Racine Streets. The current building opened in 1955, with the former high school becoming a middle school until 1999, when it was adapted into apartment use. The school was later renamed Joseph A. Craig High School in 1967 with the opening of George S. Parker High School on the west side of Janesville.

Athletics

The school sports teams compete in the Big Eight Conference. State level competition is governed by the Wisconsin Interscholastic Athletic Association.

State championships

Craig has a varsity-level competitive show choirs, the "Spotlighters". The choir also hosts their own competition, the Spotlight Spectacular. Spotlighters have a history of placing well at competitions, even winning some championships.

Notable alumni