Tualatin High School
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Tualatin High School is a public secondary school
located in Tualatin, Oregon
, United States
. Students in grades 9 through 12 attended the school that is part of the Tigard-Tualatin School District
. Opened in 1992, school teams are known as the Timberwolves.
In 1990, following rapid growth in Tualatin, the name of the district changed to the Tigard-Tualatin School District
, a signal of Tualatin’s emerging importance in the area’s academic structure. Only two years later, in 1992, the new Tualatin High School opened its doors on a 64 acres (258,999 m²) campus. Students from area junior high schools voted on the school colors and mascot.
For several years, the school lacked a swimming pool and auditorium, as well as proper spectator stands for its state-of-the-art football field. As a result, many extracurricular activities, such as plays and sporting events, took place on the grounds of the school's rival, Tigard High School
. This was corrected in the summer of 1998, when the school completed its new sports stadium. Later that year, it opened its own auditorium and swim center.
The school added a building called the T.E.C.H. Wing that opened in the spring of 2006. T.E.C.H. stands for Tualatin Engineering, Computers, and Health.
. Of 370 students, 314 graduated, 35 dropped out, 5 received a modified diploma
, and 16 are still in high school.
Secondary school
Secondary school is a term used to describe an educational institution where the final stage of schooling, known as secondary education and usually compulsory up to a specified age, takes place...
located in Tualatin, Oregon
Tualatin, Oregon
Tualatin is a city located primarily in Washington County in the U.S. state of Oregon. A small portion of the city is also located in neighboring Clackamas County. It is a southwestern suburb in the Portland Metropolitan Area that is located south of Tigard...
, United States
United States
The United States of America is a federal constitutional republic comprising fifty states and a federal district...
. Students in grades 9 through 12 attended the school that is part of the Tigard-Tualatin School District
Tigard-Tualatin School District
The Tigard-Tualatin School District is a school district serving part of the suburban Portland metropolitan area in Oregon including the cities of Tigard and Tualatin. Tigard Elementary School District 23 was established in 1875, while the Tualatin district was started as the Bridgeport district...
. Opened in 1992, school teams are known as the Timberwolves.
History
Tualatin High School's roots reach back to 1865, when a small red school house was built in the village. The school house went on to become Tualatin Elementary School and is now the location of the Tualatin Food Bank. It was replaced in 1900 with a new, two-room school on Boones Ferry Road, which is still a major thoroughfare in the city. A four-year high school program was offered for the first time in 1909, after the school was hoisted up and two more rooms were added beneath. However, the seven-member class of 1936 was the last class to graduate from the old Tualatin School. After that, students were sent to nearby high schools in Sherwood and Tigard. The move was further solidified in 1969, when Tualatin residents voted to officially join Tigard School District 23J.In 1990, following rapid growth in Tualatin, the name of the district changed to the Tigard-Tualatin School District
Tigard-Tualatin School District
The Tigard-Tualatin School District is a school district serving part of the suburban Portland metropolitan area in Oregon including the cities of Tigard and Tualatin. Tigard Elementary School District 23 was established in 1875, while the Tualatin district was started as the Bridgeport district...
, a signal of Tualatin’s emerging importance in the area’s academic structure. Only two years later, in 1992, the new Tualatin High School opened its doors on a 64 acres (258,999 m²) campus. Students from area junior high schools voted on the school colors and mascot.
For several years, the school lacked a swimming pool and auditorium, as well as proper spectator stands for its state-of-the-art football field. As a result, many extracurricular activities, such as plays and sporting events, took place on the grounds of the school's rival, Tigard High School
Tigard High School
Tigard High School is a public high school located in Tigard, Oregon, United States.-Academics:Tigard High School has offered the International Baccalaureate curriculum since January 1987....
. This was corrected in the summer of 1998, when the school completed its new sports stadium. Later that year, it opened its own auditorium and swim center.
The school added a building called the T.E.C.H. Wing that opened in the spring of 2006. T.E.C.H. stands for Tualatin Engineering, Computers, and Health.
Notable alumni
- Luke StaleyLuke StaleyLucas Staley is a former American football player who starred as a running back at Brigham Young University from 1999 to 2001.-High school career:...
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Academics
In 2008, 85% of the school's seniors received their high school diplomaHigh school diploma
A high school diploma is a diploma awarded for the completion of high school. In the United States and Canada, it is considered the minimum education required for government jobs and higher education. An equivalent is the GED.-Past diploma styles:...
. Of 370 students, 314 graduated, 35 dropped out, 5 received a modified diploma
Oregon modified high school diploma
The Oregon modified high school diploma, also known as the OAR 581-022-1134 Modified Diploma, is a document that is given to students who need special consideration throughout their time in high school...
, and 16 are still in high school.
Individual state champions
- 1996 Jenna McDougal (50-Yard Freestyle+100-Yard Freestyle)- Girls Swimming
- 1996 Sarah McCauley (200- Yard Freestyle)- Girls Swimming
- 1997 Jenna McDougal (50-Yard Freestyle+100-Yard Freestyle)- Girls Swimming
- 1997 Sarah McCauley (100-Yard Backstroke)- Girls Swimming
- 1998 Jenna McDougal (50-Yard Freestyle+100-Yard Freestyle)- Girls Swimming
- 1998 Sarah McCauley (200- Yard Freestyle+100-Yard Backstroke)- Girls Swimming
- 1998 Bobby Barnett- Boys Golf
- 1999 Sarah McCauley (200- Yard Freestyle+500-Yard Freestyle)- Girls Swimming
- 1999 Austin Smith- Boys Golf
- 2000 Matt Sorlien (500-Yard Freestyle)- Boys Swimming
- 2001 Julie McCauley (200-Yard Freestyle)-Girls Swimming
- 2002 Meghan Armstrong (1500 Meter Champion+3000 Meter Champion)- Girls Track and Field
- 2003 Meghan Armstrong (1500 Meter Champion+3000 Meter Champion)- Girls Track and Field
- 2004 Meghan Armstrong (1500 Meter Champion+3000 Meter Champion)- Girls Track and Field
- 2002 Dustin Andres- Boys Golf
- 2003 Andrew Leneve- Boys Golf
- 2004 Rebecca Alexander (100-Yard Freestyle)- Girls Swimming
- 2005 Kevin Dickson (Long Jump)- Boys Track and Field
State championships
- Boys Golf: 2002, 2003, 2004
- Girls Soccer: 2005, 2006
- Cheerleading: 1994, 1998, 1999, 2003, 2006, 2011
Speech & Debate
- 1997, Todd Borden and Alan Tauber won the state Cross-Examination Debate championship.
- 1998, Owen Zahorcak and Brian Ward won the state Cross-Examination Debate championship.
- 2005, Brent Hamilton and Alex Goodell won the state Cross-Examination Debate championship.