Mt. Lebanon High School

The school was originally built in 1927, and was described after being built as one of the most advanced schools in the state. The school had two additions added in 1956 and 1957. Ground was broken in 1970 for an addition, which was completed in 1972. This addition added another six-story building connected to the original building, an arts wing connected to the auditorium, and a new gymnasium. Ninth grade students were later added to the school due to overcrowding at the junior high schools. In 2012, construction started for the Science Wing and a new Athletic Building that included a new pool, a main gym, two smaller gyms, and an exercise center. Remaining portions of the school that were renovated include the 1930 wing on Cochran Road, the Auditorium, and Fine Arts Wing. These were completed in 2017. In addition, the old South Gym was renovated into the Center Court, which functions as the cafeteria, and is located to be accessible from all main courses. == Athletics ==

The sports teams compete in the Western Pennsylvania Interscholastic Athletic League - District 7 of the PIAA. The teams go by the name "Blue Devils" and the school mascot is the Blue Devil. The student section is known as the Devil's Den. The high school has a sports rivalry with Upper St. Clair High School. The schools are neighboring communities, with Upper St. Clair High School around south of Mt. Lebanon High School. In 2021, Mt. Lebanon football coach Bob Palko was awarded the Don Shula NFL High School Coach of the Year Award, following an undefeated season, winning the WPIAL 6A title, and the PIAA 6A state title. Palko led Mt. Lebanon to a spot in the national rankings. PIAA State Championships • Football • 1 PIAA state championship (2021) • Baseball (Boys) • 1 PIAA state championship (1998) • Basketball • Boys: 1 PIAA state championship (1940) • Girls: 3 PIAA state championships (2009, 2010, and 2011) • Football • 1 PIAA state championship (2021) • Hockey • Boys' Ice: 2 PIHL state championships (1976 and 2006). • Soccer • Boys: 1 PIAA state championship (1981) • Girls: 1 PIAA state championship (1992) • Volleyball • Girls: 2 PIAA state titles (1997 and 2000) == Academics ==

As of 2025, the school's average ACT score for students is a 30, and the school's average SAT score is a 1290. The school offers 24 AP courses. == Facilities ==

Mt. Lebanon High School is located on 26 acres in the western Pennsylvania hills. The indoor athletic facilities are connected to the Mt. Lebanon High School Center Court and academic buildings via a glass skybridge, recently named McFeeley Way, after the late high school principal Brian McFeeley. == Arts and extracurricular activities ==

In the 2002–03 school year, the high school received one of six Outstanding School Awards from the Educational Theatre Association. The school's theater program began in 1930 and has produced a number of notable actors. In 2006, the fine arts department was rated one of eight finest nationwide by the U.S. Department of Education. Mount Lebanon Percussion ensemble were invited by the NHL to perform at the 2011 NHL Winter Classic on live TV for the country. The Mt. Lebanon Forensic Team won the Western Pennsylvania District Forensic Championship four years in a row, beginning in 2001. In 2004, the team won the state championship in dramatic interpretation and extemporaneous speaking and then earned a second-place title in extemporaneous speaking at the national competition in Salt Lake City. In 2006, the team captured the Pennsylvania High School Speech League championship. ''The Devil's Advocate'' is Mt. Lebanon High School's monthly student newspaper. == Awards and rankings ==

In 2019, Mt. Lebanon High School received the U.S. Department of Education Green Ribbon School award for its leadership in sustainability and environmental education while promoting health and wellness. In 2025, the U.S. News & World Report ranked Mt. Lebanon High School the number one high school in the Pittsburgh region, and 7th in Pennsylvania. ==Notable alumni==

Mt. Lebanon is noted for having an extensive alumni network. This includes prominent figures in business, politics, entertainment, education, and athletics. Athletics • Eric Angle (born 1967) - professional wrestler • Kurt Angle (born 1968) - Olympic gold medalist in freestyle wrestling and former professional wrestler • Troy Apke (born 1995) - NFL cornerback and special teamer • Matt Bartkowski (born 1988) - NHL ice hockey defenseman • Mia Bhuta (born 2005) - soccer player • Gene Breen (born 1941) - NFL football player • Ave Daniell (1914-1999) - football tackle • Jim Daniell (1918-1983) - NFL football player • Bill Davidson (1915-1970) - NFL football player • John Fitsioris - professional basketball player • John E. Frank (born 1962) - NFL football player and surgeon • Justin Geisinger, NFL football player • Ian Happ (born 1994) - MLB player • Tom Jelley (1926–2014) - NFL football player • Don T. Kelly (born 1980) - MLB player and coach • Rich Lackner (born 1956) - football coach • John O'Hara (born 1959) - professional soccer player • Rick Peterson (born 1954) - baseball coach and former pitcher • Richard Rydze (1950-2023) - Olympic diver and doctor • Colby Sorsdal (born 2000) - NFL offensive lineman • Deion Turman - professional basketball player • Brian S. Williams (born 1966) - NFL football center • Josh Wilson (born 1981) - MLB player • Patrick Wey (born 1991) - NHL hockey player Business • Mark Cuban (born 1958) - billionaire entrepreneur • Andrew Mason (born 1981) - founder and former CEO of Groupon • Rich Skrenta (born 1967) - computer programmer and tech entrepreneur, creator of Elk Cloner virus • John P. Surma (born 1954) - businessman, former CEO of US Steel, minority owner of Pittsburgh Penguins • Greg Fenves (born 1957) - 21st President of Emory University and 28th President of the University of Texas • Patti Burns (1952-2001) - journalist and TV news anchor • Frank Capelli (1952-2018) - actor and singer • Twink Caplan (born 1947) - actress • Christina Cindrich (born 1981 or 1982) - actress and television host • Daya (born 1998) - Grammy award winning pop artist • Jon Delano - journalist • Scott Ferrall (born 1965) - radio personality • Dave Filoni (born 1974) - director, Chief Creative Officer of Lucasfilm • Bob Hoag - record producer and recording artist • David Hollander (born 1968) - actor and film producer • Gillian Jacobs (born 1982) - actress • Vince Lascheid (1923-2009) - Pittsburgh Pirates and Penguins organist • Daniel London (born 1973) - actor • Terri Minsky (born 1957) - television writer, producer • Judith O'Dea (born 1945) – actress • Amy Rigby - singer and songwriter • Bill Roth (born 1964 or 1965) - Virginia Tech University play-by-play television announcer • Roma Torre (born 1958) - TV journalist and theater critic • Art Tripp (born 1944) - percussionist for The Mothers of Invention and Captain Beefheart • Bob Ufer (1920-1981) - University of Michigan play-by-play announcer Government • Kenyen Brown (born 1969 or 1970) - United States attorney • Q. Todd Dickinson (1952-2020) - USC(IP) and USPTO director • Timothy Hauser (1948–2005) - economist with the United States Department of Commerce and the Bureau of Labor Statistics; two time winner of the Presidential Rank Award of Distinguished Executive winner • Dick Lamm (1935-2021) - former governor of Colorado and Presidential candidate • Lynn Scarlett (born 1948 or 1949) - government official, environmental policy executive and analyst who served as United States Deputy Secretary of the Interior • Stuart A. Herrington (born 1972 or 1971) - author and retired counterintelligence officer • Dan Klein (born c.1976) - computer science professor • Caroline Klivans (born 1977) - mathematician • Linn F. Mollenauer (1937–2021) - physicist and author • Newt Heisley - commercial artist and designer of the POW/MIA flag • Michael Turian - Professional Magic: The Gathering player ==Notable staff==

• Orlando Antigua (born 1973) - basketballer • Armen Gilliam (1964-2011) - basketballer • George Savarese (born 1965) - radio personality and educator • Jamie Silva - NFL football player • Paul Tortorella (born 1963) - football coach == References ==