Timpview High School

Timpview High School
Address
3570 Timpview Drive Provo , Utah United States
Information
Type	Public 4 Year High School
Grades	9–12
Enrollment	approx. 1,700
Color(s)	Orange   White   Blue
Mascot	Thunderbird
Rival	Provo High School
Newspaper	Thunderbolt
Information	801-373-2100
Website	http://www.timpview.provo.edu

Auditorium

Timpview High School, abbreviated "THS" , is a public secondary school located in Provo, Utah. Timpview is a 4A school and is part of the Provo City School District. The current principal is Dr. George Bayles.

Mission Statement

Timpview High's mission statement is posted in many halls where students can be reminded of Timpview High's goals for its students.

Build responsible lifelong learners who exemplify integrity and are prepared to meet life's challenges.

History

The five principals that this school has had since it opened are: John L. Matthews (1977-1979), Dolan B. Condie (1979-1985), Kay W. Laursen (1985-1990), Randall S. Merrill (1990-2001), and George Bayles (2001-present).

In 1977, before a packed board room, the Provo School Board voted to adapt "Plan S" as boundary alignment for the district's two high schools for the 1977-78 year, and set new boundary lines for the two junior high schools in the area. The action came as part of the monthly board meetings, attended by more than 60 patrons.

Everything south of the library was added later, including the faculty lounge in 1990.

In 2004 the school got rid of the carpets in the commons and remodeled the area.

In 2006 Timpview received a new state-of-the-art astro-turf football field, which was the first type of astro-turf in the U.S.

Notable Faculty & Staff

Principal: Dr. George Bayles

Assistant Principals: Mr. Brad Monks, Mr. Fidel Montero, Mrs. Rene Cunningham

Past Principals: John L. Matthews (1977-1979), Dolan B. Condie (1979-1985), Kay W. Laursen (1985-1990), Randall J. Merrill (1990-2001), George Bayles (2001-Present)

Notable Faculty:

Denise Abbott-Utah High School Activities Association – Chemical Health Educator of the Year (1994), Tandy Technology Scholars Outstanding Teacher (1994), Timpview High School Teacher of the Year (1994), Provo School District Teacher of the Year (1994), Sigma Xi – The Scientific Research Society – Outstanding Science Teacher (1995), Outstanding Life Science Educator by the Utah Science Teachers’ Association (2001), Outstanding High School Educator by the Provo School District Foundation (2002), Outstanding Service Award presented by the Utah Hospital Association (2003), Golden Apple for Timpview High School (2004), Graduating Class of Timpview 2005 “Most Influential Teacher” (2005), Utah Association for Career and Technical Education Outstanding Teacher (2005), Golden Apple for Timpview High School (2006), Golden Apple for Timpview High School (2008)

Alan Allred-The Secondary Teacher of the Year for the Utah American String Teachers Association with the National School Orchestra Association (1999 and then again in 2003)

Ann Decker- State Honors Awards: Utah Business Teacher of the Year (1995), US West Connecting Teachers with Technology (March 1995), Utah Multimedia Teacher of the Year (1999), Elected as President of Utah Vocational Association (1999), Elected as President of Utah Association of Career and Technical Education (2009-2010), UACTE Conference Chair (2000-Present) National Honors Awards: Outstanding Service Award (2005)

Shauna Palmer-"Distance Learning K-12 Distinguished" Award, 2005-2006 Who's Who Among American Teacher's Award, and she currently has 4 Japanese course curricula published

Stephen Van Orden-Utah Foreign Language Association (UFLA) "Pat Buckner Collaborative Award" (2002), National Board Certification: World languages other than English (German) (2003), Utah State Senate Commendation (2004), KSL and Zions Bank Teacher Feature: "Utah Teacher of the Week," (January 18, 2005)

Janet G. Walter-Presidential Award for Excellence in Math (1995)

Academics

Test Scores

The following are the percentage of Timpview High School students that were "at or above proficient" in each subject area in 2006:

• Science: 71%
• Languege Arts: 82%
• Math: 70/98%
• Coolness: 99.9%

AP Testing

Timpview High School offers many opportunities for students to get ahead in academics. The school offers 17 Advanced Placement (AP) classes and many specialized courses in Business and Computer Science, Technical Career Preparation, Health and Sports Medicine, Foreign Languages, and more.

AP classes include: AP Studio Art, AP Music Theory, AP Chemistry, AP Physics B, AP Biology, AP Spanish Language, AP French Language, AP German Language, AP English Literature, AP English Language, AP Calculus AB, AP Calculus BC, AP Statistics, AP US History, AP US Government and Politics, AP World History, and AP Psychology.

Timpview High School has enjoyed a relatively high passing rate on AP exams. In 2006 the AP testing passing rate was 86%, and in 2008 it was 79%.

Concurrent Enrollment

Timpview offers 21 concurrent enrollment courses through Utah Valley University:

Leadership Principles, Multimedia Development, CP: College Writing, Foods 3 (Catering), Intro to Music, Sports Medicine, German 2, German 3, German, College Alg/Trig, AP Biology, Physiology Honors, Medical Principles, Auto 2, Voc. Auto, Woods 2, Advanced Furniture, Beginning Drafting, Auto CAD, Auto CAD Inventor, Voc. Architecture 1

ACT Testing

Timpview High School students' ACT scores exceed national and state averages.

ACT Test Scores

Year	THS Average	Utah Average	National Average
2004	23.7	21.5	20.9
2005	23.6	21.5	20.9
2006	23.4	21.7	21.1
2007	23.6	21.7	21.2
2008	23.6	21.8	21.1

Other Notable Achievements

Timpview received the Silver Medal award for America's Best High Schools 2009 by Newsweek Magazine. In 2008, eleven students made it to the National Merit Semifinals.

Athletics

4A School Champions 2009 in Football, Boys Cross Country, Girls Swimming.

Timpview High School has been a force in Utah athletics since its establishment in 1978. In its first year of existence, Timpview took its first state championship in school history with its baseball team. Ever since then, Timpview has been better known for its successes in football and basketball. However, Timpview has recorded five state championships in basketball, the most recent being in 2003 under head coach Perry Wildeboer.

Due to Timpview's recent athletic successes, many rivals have surfaced for the Thunderbirds. The most notable is Provo High School, located only a few miles south of Timpview's campus. Due to their proximity to one another, many Timpview students and athletes are closely affiliated with their Provo rivals, adding to the rivalry's passion and competitiveness.

Football has become a staple of Timpview athletics as well, with seven state championships since 1986. Led by coach Louis Wong, Timpview has achieved the Utah State record for the most consecutive victories, staying undefeated since their third game in 2006 against Lone Peak; the record now stands at 36 straight victories, destroying the previous record of 29. They presently hold the title for the third straight year. Timpview Football is currently ranked 21st in the nation, based on their three peat in the State Championship. Timpview also currently holds a 19-game winning streak over their crosstown rivals.

Timpview has put multiple players into the NFL over its 23 year history.

Lance Reynolds - Center for the Seattle Seahawks.

Brett Engemann - Quarterback for the Oakland Raiders.

Timpview coaches have also come from professional backgrounds.

Head coach Louis Wong was drafted as an Offensive Lineman by the Cardinals in 1985

Linebacker coach Cary Whittingham was drafted as a Linebacker by the Cincinnati Bengals in 1986.

Timpview Tennis has also established a dominating streak, winning 7 State Championships in a row.

Timpview had wrestling for a series of years, but was discontinued in 2006 due to insufficient funding.

Fight Song

Fight on, you Thunderbirds, wherever you may be.

Fight on, you Thunderbirds! Fight on to victory!

Battle to win the glory, honor your name.

Courage will tell the story, bringing you fame!

Fight on, you Thunderbirds

Who wear the orange and white.

Higher and higher you'll fly.

Now and forever let us fight with all our might.

Fight on, Timpview High!

Demographics

The ethnic breakdown of Timpview High School's student population in 2007 was as follows:

White: 79.2%

Hispanic: 12.6%

Asian/Pacific Islander: 6.2%

American Indian/Alaska Native: 1.2%

Black: 0.9%.

Notable alumni

• Nathaniel Greenwood (1994): Well-known physician in the field of emergency medicine.
• John Preator: contestant on American Idol. Very successful in theatrical performances.
• Harvey Unga: notable BYU football player.
• Hayley Anderson: LDS Musician. Digital Photography.
• Dallas Reynolds: notable BYU football player.
• Matt Reynolds: notable BYU football player.
• Sean Covey: Author of The Seven Habits of Highly Effective Teens
• Cory Seiuli: notable University of Utah(U of U) football player.
• Brady Phillips: notable U of U football player.
• Jenny Jordan Frogley: LDS Musician.
• Luke Ashworth: BYU football player.
• Scott Johnson: BYU football player.
• Chris Miles: notable BYU basketball player.
• Matt Pinegar: notable BYU basketball player.
• Alexis Kaufusi: notable BYU basketball player.
• Sarah Red-Hostetter: notable BYU basketball player.
• Stephanie Jensen: notable BYU Cross-Country member.
• Natalie Eyre: member of BYU gymnastics team.
• Jessica Carter: notable BYU soccer player.
• Leilani Roberts: notable BYU Swim Team Member.
• Bradley Furgeson: notable BYU Tennis player.
• Brad Ellertson: Pole Vaulter for BYU Track team.
• Robert Low: Pole Vaulter for BYU track team.

Traditions

"The Burning of the T"

"The Burning of the T"ceremoniously opens the homecoming weekend every year. A tailgate party is held in the Timpview parking lot, before the homecoming football game. At that time, the metal frame, shaped like that of a block-letter T, is filled with paper, wood, and shoes, then lit on fire. Usually the student body president conducts the ceremony by organizing the T's contents, and by lighting.

Men's Week

Men's Week consists of one week, starting on a Monday sometime after Christmas Break. The main events include the "Man Chant", the campout, visits to the Men's Lounge and designated men's days. Men's Week T-shirts are sold and worn on Friday. Men's week was created as a way for the boys at Timpview to have a week of fun. Due to the pranks and hassling associated with Men's week, however, parents and teachers have been complaining about it for years. As a result, the administration has now decided that Men and Girl's week will be discontinued, starting in the 2009-10 school year.

Girl's Week

Girl's week starts two weeks after Men's Week. Usually there is a girl's lounge in the same place that the Men's Lounge was. Girl's week events consist of a sleep-over and designate Girl's days, such as Bring Your Own Barbie Day. They also sell T-shirts and wear them on Friday. As mentioned above, girl's week will be discontinued as of the 2009-10 school year.

Mr. Timpview

Mr. Timpview is an annual competition for senior boys. It is held in the auditorium, free to all spectators. The competition is a satirical Ms. America Pageant. A few senior boys are selected to compete in the mock-pageant in order to win the title Mr. Timpview. The judges are faculty members and previous Mr. Timpview winners who evaluate the contestants in a similar way to traditional beauty pageants. The candidates are evaluated in three different categories: talent, video, swimsuit. The talents contestant chose to perform are diverse. Some juggle, while others perform other odd tricks. The second part of the competition is a video in which the candidates try to convince the judges why they would be a choice for the Mr. Timpview title. The last judging category is the swimsuit competition, in which the boys parade around in their swimsuits, often flexing their muscles. Between rounds, the hosts (two senior boys) get the crowd involved. When they aren't telling jokes, they pass the microphone to a crowd member to share one, or turn time over to some other entertainment. After all the rounds are complete, the judges and hosts have a caucus, vote on their chosen candidates, and retire to their seats. A new Mr. Timpview is announced, and the reigning Mr. Timpview crowns and knights the new heir. The Mr. Timpview crown is passed on each year.

Other Traditions

Some other Timpview Traditions consist of:

• Junior Promenade -- The tradition of promenading is important to the students and parents. The Prom has been held in the Utah County Courthouse rotunda in April of each year. The juniors promenade with their dates down the courthouse steps to a crowd of hundreds of family members and friends. In 2007, seats were sold to the event for $5 as a fundraiser for the Prom.
• Senior Ball (Sr. Prom)
• Sub-for-Santa, during Christmas
• End-of-Year art show
• "Keys to Success" Assembly (One student wins a free car)
• The Battle of the Bands
• Stars Assembly (Talent Show)

Fine Art

Art Foundations:

This class is a basic introductory art class for students that have not had art, which emphasizes drawing skills, use of art elements and principles with a variety of art materials. Students can expect aesthetic experiences as they study and critique works of art. This is a prerequisite for any other art class, except Commercial Photo 1 and Ceramics 2.

Drawing/Painting:

To participate student must take Art Foundations or have a teacher recommendation. This is a skills building class in drawing and painting. Learn different drawing techniques to improve your "seeing" skills and experience different art materials to make drawings. Work will include expressive and realistic styles. Water color painting will be featured in the second half of the semester. Art history and critique of student work will also be included. Weekly drawing in a sketch book is very important to the skill building of this course.

Print Making:

To participate students must take Art Foundations or Honors Art I. This class will teach the basics of fine art printmaking. Students will be required to keep a sketchbook for weekly homework assignments. The first term students will learn the basics of relief printing with a variety of printing media including linoleum. Color theory and design principles are part of the fun of relief printing. Second term, students will learn how to replicate their drawings by scratching into a Plexiglas plate and then inking it and using our printing press to get repeated print images. Manipulating colored inks with this process creates endless, expressive possibilities.

Commercial Photo 1:

Learn the basic principles of photography and how to apply them in producing photos with an artistic flare. Class study includes knowledge of camera, methods of shooting and developing black and white film, darkroom procedures, and special effects using the camera and the darkroom. A portfolio of the semester's work will be made and student's photos displayed. Students will test for state certification in commercial photography.

Visual Arts Independent Study:

Teacher recommendation, based on interview, portfolio, and sketchbook review. The purpose of this class is for advanced art students to further explore and hone their skills by building a portfolio preparatory for AP Art, entering the workplace, of acceptance into college art related programs. Examples of areas of concentration are photography,graphic design, painting 3-D, and other medium. Students must be self-motivated and able to meet set deadlines with quality work. Participation in peer critiques for further projects, inspiration, and constructive feedback will be expected. A collective portfolio review of all student work will be required at the end of the semester. Only serious art students need apply.

Digital Photo:

Must have Digital camera (at least 4 mega pixels, preferably one in which the aperture and shutter speed can be manipulated manually). Learn basic principles of digital photography and how to apply them in producing photographs from an artistic point of view. Class study includes knowledge of digital cameras, file formats, methods of shooting, special effects using the camera and photo manipulation using Adobe Photoshop. A portfolio of the semester's work will be made and student's photos will be displayed. Students will test for state certification in digital photography.

Ceramics1/Ceramics 2:

A study of pottery which includes hand building, potter's wheel technique, decorating, structural techniques, and firing. Design principles and craftsmanship are stressed in the use of high fire non-lead bearing stoneware clays. This course may only be taken once. Ceramics 2, More development of individual creativity. A study of glazes and chemical symbols. Students will learn to make various types of pottery and will study firing techniques.

Honors Art I/II:"

Honors Art I, is a foundations art class for students who have taken art in middle school and want to continue to develop their skills. Drawing is emphasized using a wide variety of materials. Students will review the elements of art and design and perspective principles. They will also have aesthetic experiences as they learn to critique their own and historical works of art. Weekly sketchbook required. Honors Art II, is required both Honors Art I and teacher approval. This is an advanced art class that prepares serious art students for AP Art. The first semester will emphasize study of the human figure using a wide variety of materials and applications, including gesture drawing, contour drawing, proper proportions of the figure and 3-D. During the second semester painting will be emphasized. Art history is studied and critiqued and used as curriculum inspiration. Submission of a proposal for a series to be completed will also be part of second semester. Students will be expected to participate in weekly sketchbook homework, gallery exhibitions, mat cutting, and group critiques. A final portfolio is required to pass the class. Weekly sketchbook is required.

Philharmonic Orchestra:

Superior Top Ratings at the Utah State Orchestra Festival for 14 years straight. Performed in Carnegie Hall. Invited to perform for the Utah Music Educators Professional Development Conference in 2001 & 2008. Regularly performs standard concert literature for the symphony orchestra rather than arrangements.

Director-Alan S. Allred has directed the Timpview Philharmonic since 1994 and is also the conductor of the American Fork Symphony. Also assistant concertmaster of the Utah Valley Symphony.

Band:

The Timpview High School Band has gained a regional and national reputation for excellence in Concert Band, Jazz Ensemble, Percussion Ensemble, and Marching Band. The following have served as director of the Timpview Band:

• 1978–83 Dr. Mel Billings
• 1983–85 Paul Larson (also choir director)
• 1985–87 Paul Swan
• 1987–88 Jane Sylvester (intern)
• 1988–90 Brad Flinders
• 1990–1997 David Fullmer
• 1997–1998 Tina Hammer Biesinger (interim director)
• 1998–present Dr. David Fullmer

Dr. David Fullmer earned a Bachelor of Music Education (1986) and Master of Music Education (1990) from Brigham Young University in Provo, Utah, where he studied conducting with Glen Williams, David Blackinton, Ralph Laycock, Clyn Barrus, and studied jazz with Ray Smith and Steve Call. As an undergraduate he was named the outstanding band student and served as a drum major in the BYU Cougar Marching Band. He earned a Doctor of Musical Arts degree in Instrumental Music Conducting from the University of Washington in Seattle (2003), where he studied conducting with Tim Salzman and Peter Eros.

The Timpview Symphonic Band has received Superior Ratings at Region and State Festivals every year since 1989. The Symphonic Band has also been featured at the Utah Music Educators Professional Development Conference, University of Utah Reading clinic, and The Colorado West Music Performance Festival. In 1994, the Timpview Symphonic Band was honored to be the first band from the State of Utah to perform at the Mid-West Clinic in Chicago.

The Timpview Jazz Ensemble has received Superior Ratings at Region and State Festivals every year since 1989. Timpview has also received superior ratings at the BYU Jazz Festival, Utah State Fair Jazz Competition is regularly recognized for Outstanding Sight Reading. Timpview was twice named runner up at the Lionel Hampton Jazz Festival in Moscow, Idaho and was a semi-finalist in the Essentially Ellington competition. The Timpview Jazz Ensemble was featured at the 2006 National Association for Music Education Conference.

The Timpview Marching Band was reorganized in the fall of 1991. Since then, Timpview has won division titles and caption awards in Utah, Idaho, Arizona, Nevada, and California. The Timpview Marching Band has finished first in its division at least once every year of existence. Timpview performed in Hawaii in 2001 for the 60th commemoration of Pearl Harbor and in Normandy in 2004 for the 60th commemoration of D-day. In 2008 Timpview performed at the National Cherry Blossom Festival Parade in Washington DC. The Timpview Cologuard and Drumline regularly earn caption awards for outstanding performances.

The Timpview Percussion Ensemble has consistently earned Superior Ratings at the State Solo/Ensemble Festival. They have performed twice at the Bands of America National Band and Percussion Festival in Indianapolis, Indiana. During the 2008-2009 school year, Timpview was the only high school band in the State of Utah to earn the equivalent of straight superior ratings on the state level for marching band, jazz band, and concert band.

A Cappella Choir:

Timpview High School A Cappella Choir has a history of fine performing groups since the school was established in 1977. The A Cappella Choir has performed throughout the Intermountain West, and has been featured four times in historic Carnegie Hall in New York City. The choir has performed internationally in Vienna, Prague, Brno Bratislava, and Budapest. The choir has consistently received Superior ratings in Region and State choir festivals.

The A Cappella Choir is currently made up of 160 singers. The current President of the choir is Karlee Surprise with Keeley Surprise as the Vice President of the Choir. The choir director is Paul Larson.

Drama:

Timpview High School's Drama Department began with its opening in 1977. For the first three years only regular plays and Shakespearean plays were produced in Room 222 which is now the exec-tech room. There was no auditorium at Timpview until the spring of 1980. Beginning in the fall of 1980 Timpview's drama department in conjunction with the music department began to produce one to two major musical plays per year. Timpview's drama department has been heavily involved in regional and state competitions and festivals since its earliest days. Numerous first and second place trophies have been garnered over the past 32 years. Timpview has had more competition play wins at region and state drama in that time than any other school in the state of Utah. The tradition of doing Shakespearean plays has been a proud one at Timpview High School. Shakespeare's plays have been produced yearly since 1977. Timpview has been actively involved in the Southern Utah University's Shakespeare competition since its inception in 1978. Timpview has consistently placed in the top 5 schools at this competition which presently hosts around 2500 students each year. Quite a number of Timpview's drama students have gone on to work as teachers and professors in drama. Some have gone on to work in the movie and theater industries. One student even opened his own theater in New York City to rave reviews from the New York critics. Timpview has an auditorium facility second to none in the state of Utah with full capacity for Broadway class productions. With its orchestra pit, fly-loft and storage areas, Timpview's auditorium can host about any productions interested in performing there. A recent purchase of a state-of-the-art sound system has been a great asset to the productions. The auditorium seats 1473 people. It has a full orchestra pit and a 50 foot proscenium arch which is also 20 feet high. The proud tradition of professionalism goes on at Timpview as it looks to the future and the students who will carry on its great legacy.

Dance Company:

To participate you must complete Dance 1 and attend auditions. This company level dance class focus will be on the creating and performance aspect of dancing. The students will audition in a spring tryout to show their technique, creativity, and performance level.

Drill Team:

Beginning to advanced dance skills. This course involves many hours of practice time. The team creates and practices performance routines that require some athletic, technical, and dance skills.

Ballroom Dance:

Placement by audition only. This course provides a team experience for advance dancers to improve ballroom dancing talents, specifically in the competitive and performance aspects. All students must participate in our annual auditions, held in May, and meet dancing, behavioral, and the eligibility requirements to participate in this team. Students will have the opportunity to compete locally and attend the annual nationals competition. These students will also be required to attend weekly technique classes and compete individually at selected competitions for the duration of the school year.

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