John Hardin High School
| John Hardin High School | |
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| Address | |
| 384 W. A. Jenkins Road Elizabethtown, KY 42701 |
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| Information | |
| School type | Public |
| Founded | 2001 |
| School district | Hardin County Schools |
| Principal | Alvin Garrison |
| Grades | 9–12 |
| Enrollment | 1149[1] (2009–10) |
| Campus | Suburban |
| Nickname | Bulldogs and Lady Bulldogs |
| Website | www.hardin.k12.ky.us/JHHS/ |
John Hardin High School is a school located in Radcliff, Kentucky[2] but served by the post office of neighboring Elizabethtown. Established in 2001, the school is named after the Revolutionary War officer and Indian fighter, John Hardin.
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[edit] Education system
The school runs on "block" scheduling; there are five 70 minute blocks of class a day. Students are required to receive 26 credits before graduation. The exact credits required vary depending on the desired diploma: the Commonwealth Diploma, the highest and most difficult to achieve, the Academic Studies diploma (second highest), and the Regular Studies diploma. The classes rotate every trimester, 12 weeks.
[edit] Clubs
American Sign Language, Art, Badminton, Canine, Chess, College 101, Corn Hole, DECA, Drama, FCCLA Family Career and Community Leaders of America, FCA Fellowship of Christian Athletes, French, FBLA Future Business Leaders of America, FEA Future Educators of America, FFA Future Farmers of America, German, Girl Talk, Guitar Hero, Kentucky Bluegrass Award Reading Group, Kentucky United Nations Assembly, Lego, Life Smarts, Manga, National Honor Society, Pep, Photography, SADD, Scrapbooking, Science & More, Skateboarding, Student Council, TAPP Teen Age Parent Program, Ultimate Frisbee, Weight Lifting, YMCA Club, Young Republicans,
[edit] PAC
The Hardin County Schools Performing Arts Center (the PAC) serves the entire Hardin County district and is operated separately from John Hardin High School. It serves over 30,000 students annually with its educational programming and over 10,000 Hardin Countians through locally produced and national touring productions.
[edit] Sports
John Hardin is well known for its outstanding marching band and sports programs. The Football team reached its first-ever state championship game in 2009. After losing to Fort Thomas Highlands in the Class 5-A title game, the Bulldogs finished the season with a record of 14-1. John Hardin's golf team was dominant in the 5th Region and a contender on the state level from 2005-2009. The swim team at John Hardin has made several trips to the State Championships in both relays and individual events.
Academic Team-
Band- State Championship results:
2002 Class AAA 3rd place, Director Tom Case, Assistant Director Rob Lee, Melissa Case, Jesse Floyd
2003 Class AAA State Runner Up, Director Tom Case, Assistant Director Rob Lee, Melissa Case, Jesse Floyd
2004 Class AAA 5th place, Director Tom Case, Assistant Director Rob Lee, Melissa Case, Jesse Floyd, Drew Smith
2005 Class AAAAA 4th place, Director Tom Case, Assistant Director, Melissa Case, Jesse Floyd, Drew Smith
2006 Did not compete at state, Director Tom Case
2007 Class AAAAA 7th place, Director Tom Case, Percussion: Todd Brandes, Visual - Bryan Reeser
2008 Class AAAAA 4th place; Director Tom Case, Percussion: Todd Brandes, Visual - Bryan Reeser
2009 Class AAAAA 7th place; Director Eric Allen, Asst Kevin Lee, Visual - Rob Lee
2010 Class AAAA 4th place; Director Brian Ellis, Ass't Directors:Lisa Biddle, Shereen Bartley, Percussion Todd Wright,
Visual - Rob Lee, Brass - Kevin Leonard
2011 Class AAAA 3rd place, Director Brian Ellis, Ass't Directors:Lisa Biddle, Shereen Bartley, Percussion Todd Wright,
Visual - Rob Lee, Kelsey Floyd, Brass - Kevin Leonard
Baseball- Basketball, Boys- Basketball, Girls- Cheerleading- Cross Country- Football- JHHS Gridiron Club- Golf, Boys- Golf, Girls- JROTC- Soccer, Boys- Soccer, Girls- Softball- Swimming- Tennis- Track- Wrestling- Volleyball-
[edit] Principal Situation
John Hardin High School has had three different principals in the past three years. Brent Holsclaw was the school's first principal. In 2005 Brent Holsclaw left to take the superintendent's job in Bardstown, Kentucky. Bryan Todd was named the interim principal for the 2005-2006 school year. He has since been replaced by Alvin Garrison.
[edit] Bill Clinton Visits John Hardin
Former president Bill Clinton visited John Hardin High School on May 19, 2008 to campaign for his wife, Hillary Clinton in the 2008 democratic primary election. He personally met with John Hardin Principal Alvin Garrison, and other members of the John Hardin staff such as Gregory Cecil before delivering his speech. The event took place at 7:30p.m and was open to the public.[3]
[edit] References
- ^ "2009–2010 Audited School Enrollments (in alphabetical order)" (PDF). Kentucky High School Athletic Association. 2010-01-14. http://www.khsaa.org/reports/enrollments/20092010schoolenrollmenttotalsbyalpha.pdf. Retrieved 2010-02-06.
- ^ "State Primary Road System: Hardin County". Kentucky Transportation Cabinet. July 2011. http://transportation.ky.gov/Planning/SPRS%20Maps/Hardin.pdf. Retrieved August 5, 2011. On this map, Radcliff is displayed with a green background and Elizabethtown, to its south, in pink. Zoom in to the region where the two cities meet for more detail on the school's location.
- ^ Bill Clinton Bluegrass Bound | Politicker KY
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