Woodrow Wilson High School (Tacoma, Washington)
| Woodrow Wilson High School | |
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| Motto | "Developing Confident, Contributing Citizens" |
| Established | 1958 |
| Type | Secondary education |
| Principal | Dan Besett |
| Grades | 9-12 |
| Location | 1202 N. Orchard St., Tacoma, Washington, USA |
| Colors | Red White Blue |
| Mascot | Rams |
| Yearbook | NOVA |
| Newspaper | Banner |
| Website |
http://www.tacoma.k12.wa.us/Schools/hs/Pages/Wilson.aspx http://www.wilsonrams.org |
Woodrow Wilson High School is located in Tacoma, Washington, on Orchard Street and 11th Street. Wilson High is one of five traditional high schools in the Tacoma Public School System and is located within distance of Downing Elementary School, also in Tacoma. The school's current principal is Dan Besset.
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[edit] School Statement
The community and staff will provide every student with a comprehensive program that promotes personal growth through academic and career success in a safe, supportive environment.
Wilson's focus is on student achievement, student attendance and strong parent and community involvement. Wilson was recognized by the School Board in 1999 for outstanding parent involvement and the increased High School graduation rate.
[edit] Daffodil Festival
Every year, Wilson participates in the Pierce County Daffodil Festival. A competition is held in house to select the Wilson Princess, who goes on to compete against other regional schools, for the Daffodil Festival Queen title. The Queen title is considered the highest honor of the regional festival. The Wilson band accompanies the float of Wilson princesses every year in the parade, held annually in April.
[edit] Past Wilson Daffodil Festival Princesses
- Jasmyne Walton, 2007
- Courtney Price, 2008
- Courtney Schumacher, 2009
- None, 2010
- Chelsea Kem, 2011
- Nicole Aqua, 2012
[edit] Past Wilson Daffodil Festival Queens
- Susan Bona, 1966
- Paula Achziger, 1972
- Lori Webber, 1974
- Janice Ash, 1978
- Ensung Kelly Nah, 1991
[edit] Notable alumni
- Dale Chihuly Noted glass artist.
- Ted Bundy - serial killer - Graduated in 1965
- Marcus Trufant Star cornerback for the Seattle Seahawks
- John Zamberlin former linebacker for the New England Patriots and Kansas City Chiefs Currently the head football coach at Idaho State University
- Darrell Robinson set the 400 meter national high school track record of 44.69 seconds on July 24, 1982. The record still stands.
- Geoff Tate Lead Singer of the Grammy Nominated band Queensryche
- Leo Randolph 1976 Olympic Gold Medalist in boxing
- Kaye Hall 1968 Olympic Gold and Bronze Medalist Women's swimming
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