Introduction:

Shorecrest Highschool is a very unique high school, known mostly for its Scottish theme. The school fields a fully-kilted marching band, its own pipe band, and its own group of highland dancers. Shorecrest’s history, however, is unknown by many. How did the school come to get its Scottish theme?

Shorecrest Highschool opened in September of 1961. The school got its name as a result of an essay contest, won by Kathy Young, who stated that since the school boundaries included the shores of Lake Washington and that the school was on the crest of a hill, it should be named Shorecrest. Once the school had opened, the first task was deciding on school colors. After much consideration and voting, 3 colors were decided on: Forest Green, Old Gold, and Navy Blue. This was a bit of a problem, but it was finally suggested that the colors could be used in a plaid, and the school might want to consider being Scots. This idea was further enhanced by the fact that the school’s football field was on “high land” and the school could be the Shorecrest Highlanders.

The Scottish Theme