Taylorsville High School
| Taylorsville High School | |
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| Location | |
| 5225 S Redwood Rd Taylorsville, Utah, |
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| Coordinates | 40°39′20″N 111°56′12″W / 40.65556°N 111.93667°WCoordinates: 40°39′20″N 111°56′12″W / 40.65556°N 111.93667°W |
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| Type | Public |
| Principal | Garett Muse |
| Grades | 10-12 |
| Enrollment | 1,910 |
| Mascot | Warriors |
| Website | Taylorsville High School |
Taylorsville High School is a public high school located in Taylorsville, Utah, United States. The current principal is Dr. Garett Muse. The mascot is the Taylorsville Warrior. Taylorsville High belongs to the Granite School District. The school hosts two National Academy Foundation academies, the Academy of Information Technology and Academy of Hospitality and Tourism.
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[edit] Background
Taylorsville High is located in the central part of the district. It was built in 1981 to serve the growing population of the Taylorsville area. School boundaries are roughly Jordan River to 3100 West and 4100 South to 6600 South (excluding the area between 4500 S and 4700 S and approximately Jordan River and 950 W).
[edit] Enrollment
As of the 2010-2011 school year, 1,910 students were enrolled at Taylorsville High School.[1]
[edit] Technology
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Computers, Internet access, and other technological things have been integrated into Taylorsville's curriculum. The school is trying to improve its student's access to computer technology. The school's reputation for legacy has been demonstrated in competitions in organizations such as FBLA and DECA. The School is also home to the JROTC program.
[edit] Baseball
Since the school opened in 1981, Taylorsville has won ten state championships in baseball, more than any other Utah high school.[2]
- 1986
- 1987
- 1989
- 1992
- 1993
- 1994
- 1996
- 1998
- 2000
- 2002
[edit] Notable alumni
- Mike Winder – West Valley City Mayor, Historian, Businessman (Student Body President '93-'94 and Class of 1994)
- Brandon Lyon - MLB pitcher - Houston Astros (Class of 1997)
- John Buck - MLB catcher - Toronto Blue Jays (Class of 1998)
- Ryne Sanborn - Child of Light (2002 Winter Olympics), American Actor, Model. (Class of 2007)
- Megan Joy - Contestant on Season 8 of American Idol (a.k.a Megan Joy Corkrey) (Class of 2004)
- Natalie Williams - WNBA Power Forward - Utah Starzz (Class of 1989)
- Lance Scott - NFL center - Arizona Cardinals, New York Giants (Class of 1990)
[edit] See also
[edit] References
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- ^ "Utah Educational Directory 2010-2011" (PDF). Utah State Office of Education. p. 87. http://www.schools.utah.gov/main/INFORMATION/Educational-Directory/DOCS/2010_EducationalDirectory.aspx. Retrieved 7 April 2011.
- ^ "2010-11 UHSAA Yearbook" (PDF). Utah High School Activities Association. p. 2. http://www.uhsaa.org/Yearbook/Yearbook2.pdf. Retrieved 7 April 2011.
