Assistant principal Ken Woodeshick’s physique has been a source of speculation since he started working at Boone. Some students theorize that he uses steroids to maintain his build.
Although he has an unusually large frame, Woodeshick asserts that it is all natural.
In fact, he said he has been weight lifting for 33 years. He started at 12 years old, doing push-ups, sit-ups, and “messing around” with dumbbells.
He also has several family members who are known for their incredible strength and success in sports. Perhaps Woodeshick has a special gene in his bloodline associated with athleticism.
He had an uncle who was a running back for the Philadelphia Eagles for nine seasons and was considered one of the best of his time. His father was also a heavyweight wrestler who won three conference championships in a row while playing football and wrestling at West Virginia University.
In high school, Woodeshick did wrestling and played football (just like his father). He continued his football career into college where he played at Lock Haven University near his home town in northeastern Pennsylvania.
At that time, (in his mid-twenties) Woodeshick could bench press 445 pounds, squat 500, and deadlift 550.
After getting his undergrad degree at Lock Haven, he attended the University of Pittsburgh where he earned a masters degree in social studies education. His girlfriend at the time led him to Northern Kentucky University where he earned a second master’s degree in instructional leadership.
He then went on to become a ninth grade social studies teacher for four years and was promoted to an Assistant Principal in his fifth year.
Although he and his girlfriend separated, he eventually met his wife and now has two children; a 3 year old and a 7 year old.
Woodeshick has many responsibilities as a father and assistant principal, but he still makes time to work out three days per week in his basement where he keeps his weightlifting equipment.
As of now, at 45 years old, Woodeshick can bench press 400 pounds. Two years ago, he says he “maxed out” at 415 pounds.
He says weight lifting is very rewarding, has great health benefits, and he hopes eventually his children will develop an interest in it.
