Temple City High School
| Temple City High School | |
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| Location | |
| 9501 East Lemon Avenue Temple City, California, 91780 United States |
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| Coordinates | Coordinates: 34°07′08″N 118°03′56″W / 34.11884°N 118.065562°W |
| Information | |
| School type | Public high school |
| Motto | Home of the Temple City Rams |
| Established | 1954 |
| School district | Temple City Unified School District |
| Principal | Mary Jo Fosselman King |
| Grades | 9-12 |
| Campus type | Suburban |
| Color(s) | Green and gold |
| Athletics | Basketball, cheerleading, cross country, football, golf, marching band, soccer, swimming, tennis, track and field, volleyball, water polo, wrestling |
| Athletics conference | Rio Hondo League |
| Mascot | Ram  |
| Information | 626-548-5040 |
| Website | [5] |
Temple City High School (also known as TCHS) is a four-year public high school located in Temple City, California, in the West San Gabriel Valley.
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[edit] History
The Temple City Unified School District was established on July 1, 1954 and incorporated Oak Avenue Intermediate School, a junior high school formerly part of the Pasadena Unified School District. Before 1956, Temple City public school students would attend Pasadena High School after Oak Avenue, but in 1956 the first 12th grade class in the district graduated at Oak Avenue. The first graduation from Temple City High was a year later, when the Associated Student Body established the green and gold school colors and the Ram as the school mascot.[1]
[edit] Alma mater
The alma mater of Temple City High:
- Temple City, we love thee
- Now and for all times to be
- And we have pledged our loyalty
- To thee, to thee.
- Hail our colors green and gold
- Standing for our dreams untold
- As we will strive to reach our goal
- For thee, for thee,
- Hail Temple City. All Hail!
[edit] Academics
Academic programs at Temple City High include biology, chemistry, physics, mathematics up to Calculus BC, and language courses such as French, German, Spanish, Mandarin and English Language Development, a program focused on moving students from Limited English Proficiency to Redesignated Fluent English Proficiency.
Temple City High also offers 17 Advanced Placement. These AP classes are Biology, Microeconomics, World History, Art History, Environmental Science, Chemistry, Physics B, Calculus AB and BC, Statistics, Language and Composition, Literature and Composition, US History, Studio Art, Spanish Language, French Language, and German Language.
[edit] Awards and recognitions
Temple City High School has received several awards for its academic programs. Rampage, the school newspaper, was presented with the second place award for High School Newspaper Excellence in Division A by the Los Angeles Times at the Student Journalism Awards on May 26, 2005.[2] The school was awarded the California Distinguished School award in 1996,[3] an honor lasting a duration of four years which has not been awarded since. In 2011 Temple City High School was ranked at #209 in the distinguished Newsweek list of America's Best High Schools.[4]
[edit] Temple City High School Yearbook: Templar
Over the years, Temple City's yearbook program has been both regionally and nationally recognized. The most prominent year was in 2007, where the Templar's 2005-2006 edition yearbook, themed "It All Adds Up", received one of only six Columbia Scholastic Press Association "Gold Crown" awards in the nation. In 2009, the Templar received the "Herff Jones Yearbook Silver Crown" award for their 2007-2008 edition yearbook entitled "Right Click". In 2009, at the East Los Angeles Journalism Education Association(ELAJEA) Write-Offs competition in Alhambra, the Templar also took home Grand Sweepstakes for accumulating the most points over a series of criteria that include Copywriting, Layout, and Pictures.
[edit] Graduation Requirements
To qualify for graduation and to participate in graduation ceremonies, students must meet the following requirements within the mandatory 230 credits. These are graduation requirements only and may not meet college entrance requirements.
Students must have completed 40 credits of English over 8 semesters, 30 credits of Social Science over 6 semesters, 20 credits of mathematics over 4 semesters, 20 credits of science over 4 semesters, 10 credits of fine arts or foreign language or an approved elective over 2 semesters, 30 credits of physical education over 6 semesters, 80 credits of additional academic courses or electives over 16 semesters, 100 hours of community service, and the High School Exit Exam.
[edit] Athletics
Temple City High School competes interscholastically as a member of the Rio Hondo League in Boy's and Girl's baseball, basketball, cheerleading, cross country, golf, marching band, soccer, swimming, tennis, track and field, volleyball, water polo, and Boy's football and wrestling. Most athletics require before- and/or after-school practice from their athletes.
The Rams are governed by the California Interscholastic Federation (CIF) Southern Section alongside fellow Rio Hondo League schools Blair International Baccalaureate School, La Cañada High School, Monrovia High School, South Pasadena High School, and San Marino High School.
Girls' volleyball won the CIF championship in 2002, and girls' water polo won the CIF Section III championship back-to-back in 2003 and 2004, marking a consistent streak in girls' athletics.
Men’s basketball won the Rio Hondo League in 2009 while beating both their rivals La Cañada and Monorovia.
Athletes that went on to play professionally from Temple City High School include Steve Busick, Jimmy Conrad, Bryan Jordan, Veronica Lee, Ryan Tucker, and Lee “Rocky” Biddle.
[edit] Performing and visual arts
Temple City High performing and visual arts consist of art, auxiliaries, band, dance, chorus, orchestra, and theatre. Dragonflicks, part of the school's art and film department, holds an annual Film Festival supported by the school during the months of May and/or June. Their nationally recognized "co-ed" show choir team is named the Brighter Side Singers.
The Temple City Marching Band and Pagentry Corps—the "Pride of Temple City"—was honored by being invited to march in the 2004 Tournament of Roses Parade. This was greatly earned as they had had one of their most successful marching seasons. They earned 3 Sweepstakes Awards and 7 First Place Awards. They were one of only two bands in the Southern California area to march in the parade that year. Their appearance later led to an invitation to perform on The Ellen DeGeneres Show.
In 2005, the Temple City High School Symphony Orchestra was invited to New York to take part in the Youth Symphony Orchestra Competition in Carnegie Hall. They were awarded the Gold Plaque Award for their performance.
Their orchestra and band are invited yearly to play at Disneyland.(The same goes for their middle school, "Oak Avenue Intermediate")
In 2008, the Temple City High School Honors Orchestra was invited to play in Disney's Concert Hall. They were invited due to the recognition of one of their students and cello players, Daniel Gee. He was recognized for his arrangement of George Gershwin's "Rhapsody in Blue".
Since 2004, Temple City High School's Winter Drumline has been building a strong percussive arts program. Led by Head of Percussion Jason Hillegaarte, Temple City has put forth meaningful performances covering topics such as: racism, social and mental restrictions, and the importance of living a happy and meaningful life (and much more). In the 2010 ADLA (indoor drumline circuit), Temple City's Winter Line moved from Class A to Open Class, winning High Cymbals for the 3rd time and topping the competition. Since 2009, Temple City has increased it's presence in the more-competitive SCPA circuit and lowered it's presence in ADLA, a clear indicator of the group's successful development into a strong program.
[edit] Extracurricular activities
Temple City High features numerous clubs and organizations run by the associated student body.
The various clubs include:
- Airsoft Club
- American Cancer Society
- Amnesty International
- Anime Club
- Brighter Side Singers
- B.T.W. Club (Brightening the World)[5]
- Chamber Music Club
- Chess Club
- Chinese Club
- Christian Club [6][7]
- Computer Engineering Club
- Drum line Club
- Environmental Club[8]
- E.Y.E.S. Club (Even You Enlighten Souls)[9]
- French Club
- Future Business Leaders of America[10]
- GATE Club (Gifted and Talented Education)
- Gay-Straight Alliance
- History Club
- Heart Club
- Hip Hop Club
- iApple Club [11]
- Infinity Math Club
- International Music Club
- Junior State of America
- JTASA - Junior Taiwanese American Student Association
- Kaleidoscope[12]
- Key Club[13]
- Kung Fu Club
- Medical Society
- Military History
- Model United Nations (MUN)
- National Honor Society
- No Cussing Club
- O' Ambassador Club
- P.A.C.T Club[14]
- P.A.V.A
- P.E.A.C.E Club
- PHAT Club
- Ping Pong Club
- Project Heart Club
- Psychology Club [15]
- Quantum Physics Club
- Science Club
- Save Darfur
- Ted Chang Appreciation Club
- Spanish Club
- S.T.E.P Club
- Strategy Games Club
- Rampage - Newspaper
- R.A.A.Z. - Raising and Achieving Zeal
- Red Cross Club
- Robotics Club (TCRC, which took 1st place at the 2006 Glendale Open, and semifinals at CSUN 2007)
- Rubik's Cube Club
- TCG Club (Trading Card Game)
- Templar Yearbook
- Winter Drum Line
[edit] Notable alumni
- Ted Chang, Class of 2012, the first in Temple City's history to be accepted to the famed Concord Blue Devils Drum and Bugle Corps.
- Savinee Pakaranang: Miss Thailand, Miss Universe 1984 Top 10 Semi-Finalist
- Kent Cullers, class of 1967 valedictorian, the first totally blind physicist in the world and Director for SETI R&D[16]
- Steve Busick, class of 1977, member of 1978 USC Trojans football team which earned UPI honors as national champion, also 7 year NFL career as a Linebacker
- Steven W. Lindsey, class of 1978, is a United States Air Force Colonel and NASA astronaut[17]
- Jimmy Conrad, class of 1994, made the U.S. roster for the 2006 FIFA World Cup, defender for the Kansas City Wizards
- Erin Martin, class of 1993, professional soccer player; national record holder (most career goals), National Soccer Hall of Fame
- Steve Jablonsky, class of 1988, composer and music director. Music Director for Desperate Housewives and Transformers movies
- Erik Rosales, class of 1988, ABC Reporter in KGO-TV in San Francisco
- Bryan Jordan, class of 2003, midfielder for the Los Angeles Galaxy
- Veronica Lee, class of 2005, Laker Girl
- Ryan Tucker, class of 2005, Major League Baseball pitcher for the Texas Rangers
- Robert Bertini, class of 1991, Radio and Television Broadcaster AKA "Rob Michaels". KOLA, KWXX, WZAT, WRQQ and Nashville TV stints for FOX 17 WZTV and NBC's WSMV, Nashville
- Lee "Rocky" Biddle, class of 1994, Former MLB relief pitcher for the Expos and White Sox.
- Julia Ling, class of 2001, actress
[edit] See also
[edit] References
- ^ "Congressman Adam Schiff - Representing California's 29th District - In Recognition of the Temple City". Archived from the original on 2007-03-28. http://web.archive.org/web/20070328231811/http://schiff.house.gov/HoR/CA29/Legislative+Issues/Floor+Statements+-+Text/2004/In+Recognition+of+the+Temple+City+Unified+School+Districts+50th+Anniversary+Celebration.htm. Retrieved 2007-04-26.
- ^ "Student Journalism Awards". Los Angeles Times. http://www.latimes.com/extras/studentjournalism/index.html. Retrieved 2007-04-11.
- ^ "Distinguished School Awards - California School Recognition Program (CA Dept of Education)". Archived from the original on 2006-06-23. http://web.archive.org/web/20060623070648/http://www.cde.ca.gov/ta/sr/cs/ap/distingcounty.asp?county=19. Retrieved 2006-09-30.
- ^ http://www.newsweek.com/feature/2011/americas-best-high-schools.html
- ^ [1]
- ^ Christian Club Facebook Page
- ^ Christian Club Website
- ^ Environmental Club web site
- ^ [2]
- ^ [3]
- ^ iApple Club Website
- ^ [4]
- ^ Key Club web site
- ^ P.A.C.T Club web site
- ^ Psychology Club site
- ^ "Curriculum Vitae Kent Cullers, Ph.D.". http://www.seti.org/atf/cf/%7BB0D4BC0E-D59B-4CD0-9E79-113953A58644%7D/cullers_cv.pdf. Retrieved 2007-04-27.[dead link]
- ^ "Astronaut Bio: Steven W. Lindsey (7/2006)". http://www.jsc.nasa.gov/Bios/htmlbios/lindsey.html. Retrieved 2006-09-30.
[edit] External links
- Welcome to Temple City High School (Official Website)
- Temple City Unified School District (Official Website)
- City of Temple City (Official Website)
- Temple City High School ASB - Home
- TCHS Alumni News Association
- California Interscholastic Federation
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