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'''Taos High School''' is the public [[high school]] in [[Taos, New Mexico|Taos]], [[New Mexico]], [[US]]. It is located at the base of the [[Sangre de Cristo Mountains]] in this historic community. Approximately 25,000 people live in the area served by the Taos Municipal School District, which also includes [[Carson National Forest]], [[Taos Pueblo]] and Taos Ski Valley.{{fact}}
'''Taos High School''' is the public [[high school]] in [[Taos, New Mexico|Taos]], [[New Mexico]], [[US]]. It is located at the base of the [[Sangre de Cristo Mountains]] in this historic community. Approximately 25,000 people live in the area served by the Taos Municipal School District, which also includes [[Carson National Forest]], [[Taos Pueblo]] and Taos Ski Valley. The economy of the district is based on tourism, forestry, public sector agencies/industries and ranching. Forty seven percent of the student population comes from low-income families.{{fact}}


The school is outside Taos Pueblo which has been around for over 1,100 years.{{fact}} The community is alive with history and culture. Taos is bordered by the [[Rio Grande]] and the [[Taos Plateau]] to the west, and the Sangre de Cristo Mountains to the north. Kit Carson Road begins at Paseo del Pueblo Sur near Taos Plaza and runs east, turning into [[U.S. Route 64]] as it heads toward Angel Fire. Most activity centers in the area around the Plaza, with museums, restaurants, hotels and the Kit Carson Park in easy walking distance.
The school is outside Taos Pueblo which has been around for over 1,100 years.{{fact}}


== History ==
== History ==
The first high school in [[Taos County]] opened in the fall of 1917 with Jesse Howard as director.{{fact}} The site of the first THS was west of the present Enos Garcia Elementary School. At the time the building was the [[Presbyterian]] Church, which included a few rooms for the first classes under the new teacher. Principal Emma McKean soon took charge of the school and remained at its head until 1921.{{fact}}
The first high school in [[Taos County]] opened in the fall of 1917 with Miss Jesse Howard in charge. The site of the first THS was west of the present Enos Garcia Elementary School. At the time the building was the Presbyterian Church, which included a few rooms for the first classes under the new teacher. Principal Emma McKean soon took charge of the school and remained at its head until 1921.


The first graduating class of Taos High was the 1921 class with seven members.{{fact}} During that year a new high school was constructed and served for 20 years. It was during this era that THS began offering student activities and clubs such as orchestra, glee club, 4-H, Future Farmers of America and drama. Tiger athletics were also established, beginning with basketball and track in 1923 and football in 1937. The ''Don Fernando'' yearbook and the ''Tigers' Roar'' newspaper first appeared during the 1937-1938 school year.{{fact}} Principals who followed McKean were Albright, Palmer, Ernest Lyckman, Wesley Freeburg, Culbert, Fred Jones, Jacob Bernal, Paul Springer and Joseph W. Evans.{{fact}}
The first graduating class of Taos High was the 1921 class with seven members.{{fact}} During that year a new high school was constructed and served for 20 years. It was during this era that THS began offering student activities and clubs such as orchestra, glee club, 4-H, Future Farmers of America and drama. Tiger athletics were also established, beginning with basketball and track in 1923 and football in 1937. The ''Don Fernando'' yearbook and the ''Tigers' Roar'' newspaper first appeared during the 1937-1938 school year. Principals who followed Miss McKean were Mr. Albright, Mr. Palmer, Ernest Lyckman, Wesley Freeburg, Mr. Culbert, Fred Jones, Jacob Bernal, Paul Springer and Joseph W. Evans.


In 1942, a new high school and gymnasium were constructed on Don Fernando Street due to increased enrollment. The former high school building was the new home of Taos Junior High School. Principals who served at this campus were Bright E. Greiner who served until 1955, Orlando Ortiz who served until 1959 and Bill Parr who served until 1967.{{fact}} The building is still in operation and the home of Enos Garcia Elementary School.{{fact}}
In 1942, a new high school and gymnasium were constructed on Don Fernando Street due to increased enrollment. The former high school building was the new home of Taos Junior High School. Principals who served at this campus were Bright E. Greiner who served until 1955, Orlando Ortiz who served until 1959 and Bill Parr who served until 1967. The old Taos High School is still cherished by the 2,734 graudates who passed through its halls during its 25 years at this campus. The building is still in operation and the home of Enos Garcia Elementary School.{{fact}}


The Class of 1968 was the first to graduate from the current campus on Camino Cervantes.{{fact}} In the fall of 1967, the modern complex of cinder blocks, tile floors and recessed lighting opened its doors to an estimated 800 sophomores, juniors and seniors. The new building was able to offer educational opportunities which were not available at the old THS because of cramped conditions. Among the improvements mentioned{{specify}} were a cafeteria and library located within the building, a student lounge, departmental sections and a landscaped patio.
The Class of 1968 was the first to graduate from the current campus on Camino Cervantes. In the fall of 1967, the ultra-modern complex of cinder blocks, tile floors and recessed lighting opened its doors to an estimated 800 sophomores, juniors and seniors. The new building touted the ability to offer educational opportunities which were not available at the old THS because of cramped conditions. Among the improvements mentioned{{specify}} were a cafeteria and library located within the building, a student lounge, departmental sections and a landscaped patio.


The 2007-2008 school year marks the 90th anniversary of Taos High School and the 40th anniversary of its current campus.
The 2007-2008 school year marks the 90th anniversary of Taos High School and the 40th anniversary of its current campus.
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== Student Body Statistics ==
== Student Body Statistics ==
Ethnic composition{{fact}}
Ethnic composition
* Hispanic: 68%
* Hispanic: 68%
* European American, not Hispanic: 21%
* European American, not Hispanic: 21%
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* Other: 3%
* Other: 3%


Gender composition{{fact}}
Gender composition
* Male: 51%
* Male: 51%
* Female: 49%
* Female: 49%
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The first boys' basketball and track teams were organized for the 1923-1924 season. The first football team was organized in 1937.
The first boys' basketball and track teams were organized for the 1923-1924 season. The first football team was organized in 1937.


The Tigers captured their first state championship in 1924. This win ended a four year streak held by the Albuquerque Bulldogs who took second place.{{fact}}
The Tigers captured their first state championship in 1924. The track team snapped a four year streak held by the Albuquerque Bulldogs who took second place.


Taos High was a charter member of the Northern Rio Grande Conference established in 1946, along with El Rito, Espanola, Los Alamos, McCurdy, St. Catherine's, Santa Cruz and the U.S. Indian School competing for conference championships in football, boy's basketball, baseball and track. It remained a member of the NRGC through the 1962-1963 school year.{{fact}}
Taos High was a charter member of the Northern Rio Grande Conference established in 1946, along with El Rito, Espanola, Los Alamos, McCurdy, St. Catherine's, Santa Cruz and the U.S. Indian School competing for conference championships in football, boy's basketball, baseball and track. It remained a member of the NRGC through the 1962-1963 school year.


The Taos Tigers won their first Northern Rio Grande Conference (NRGC) football championship in 1951 by defeating the Espanola Hornets 58-0. The Tigers won their first NRGC basketball championship in 1948 also by defeating the Espanola Hornets. Their first conference baseball championship was in 1951.{{fact}}
The Taos Tigers won their first Northern Rio Grande Conference (NRGC) football championship in 1951 by pummeling the Espanola Hornets 58-0. The Tigers won their first NRGC basketball championship in 1948 also by defeating the Espanola Hornets. Their first conference baseball championship was in 1951


Prior to 1954, Taos High School was a member of District 2 (1932-1949); District 9 (1950); District 11 (1951-1953)
Prior to 1954, Taos High School was a member of District 2 (1932-1949); District 9 (1950); District 11 (1951-1953)
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==References==
==References==
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==External links==
==External links==

Revision as of 14:26, 10 April 2008

Taos High School
File:THS design.png
Address
Map
134 Cervantes Street

Taos, New Mexico New Mexico
87571

United States
Information
School typePublic, high school
Founded1917
School districtTaos Public Schools (5 Schools 2,289+)
Superintendent:
Principal:
Vice-Principal:		Dr. Loretta DeLong
Hector Cavazos
Casey Tonrey
Robert V. Trujillo
Enrollment959 (2007)
 • Grade 9264
 • Grade 10288
 • Grade 11231
 • Grade 12176
CampusSuburban
Color(s)Orange & Black  
Athletics21 sports
Athletics conferenceNMAA - 2AAAA League
Team nameTigers
Newspaper"Tigers' Roar"
Yearbook"Don Fernando"
Website[1]

Taos High School is the public high school in Taos, New Mexico, US. It is located at the base of the Sangre de Cristo Mountains in this historic community. Approximately 25,000 people live in the area served by the Taos Municipal School District, which also includes Carson National Forest, Taos Pueblo and Taos Ski Valley. The economy of the district is based on tourism, forestry, public sector agencies/industries and ranching. Forty seven percent of the student population comes from low-income families.[citation needed]

The school is outside Taos Pueblo which has been around for over 1,100 years.[citation needed] The community is alive with history and culture. Taos is bordered by the Rio Grande and the Taos Plateau to the west, and the Sangre de Cristo Mountains to the north. Kit Carson Road begins at Paseo del Pueblo Sur near Taos Plaza and runs east, turning into U.S. Route 64 as it heads toward Angel Fire. Most activity centers in the area around the Plaza, with museums, restaurants, hotels and the Kit Carson Park in easy walking distance.

History

The first high school in Taos County opened in the fall of 1917 with Miss Jesse Howard in charge. The site of the first THS was west of the present Enos Garcia Elementary School. At the time the building was the Presbyterian Church, which included a few rooms for the first classes under the new teacher. Principal Emma McKean soon took charge of the school and remained at its head until 1921.

The first graduating class of Taos High was the 1921 class with seven members.[citation needed] During that year a new high school was constructed and served for 20 years. It was during this era that THS began offering student activities and clubs such as orchestra, glee club, 4-H, Future Farmers of America and drama. Tiger athletics were also established, beginning with basketball and track in 1923 and football in 1937. The Don Fernando yearbook and the Tigers' Roar newspaper first appeared during the 1937-1938 school year. Principals who followed Miss McKean were Mr. Albright, Mr. Palmer, Ernest Lyckman, Wesley Freeburg, Mr. Culbert, Fred Jones, Jacob Bernal, Paul Springer and Joseph W. Evans.

In 1942, a new high school and gymnasium were constructed on Don Fernando Street due to increased enrollment. The former high school building was the new home of Taos Junior High School. Principals who served at this campus were Bright E. Greiner who served until 1955, Orlando Ortiz who served until 1959 and Bill Parr who served until 1967. The old Taos High School is still cherished by the 2,734 graudates who passed through its halls during its 25 years at this campus. The building is still in operation and the home of Enos Garcia Elementary School.[citation needed]

The Class of 1968 was the first to graduate from the current campus on Camino Cervantes. In the fall of 1967, the ultra-modern complex of cinder blocks, tile floors and recessed lighting opened its doors to an estimated 800 sophomores, juniors and seniors. The new building touted the ability to offer educational opportunities which were not available at the old THS because of cramped conditions. Among the improvements mentioned[specify] were a cafeteria and library located within the building, a student lounge, departmental sections and a landscaped patio.

The 2007-2008 school year marks the 90th anniversary of Taos High School and the 40th anniversary of its current campus.

Student Activities & Clubs

  • Band
  • Business Professionals of America
  • Color Guard
  • Drama
  • Driven
  • Earth Club
  • Entrepreneurship Club
  • Freshmen Senate
  • German Club
  • Junior Senate
  • National Honor Society
  • Mariachi El Tigre
  • Poetry
  • MECHA
  • Science Fair
  • Senior Senate
  • Ski Club
  • Snowboarding Club
  • Sophomore Senate
  • Speech & Debate
  • Student Government
  • Tigers' Roar
  • Yearbook, Don Fernando

Student Body Statistics

Ethnic composition

  • Hispanic: 68%
  • European American, not Hispanic: 21%
  • American Indian: 9%
  • Other: 3%

Gender composition

  • Male: 51%
  • Female: 49%

Athletics

Taos High School has been a member of the New Mexico Activities Association since 1924.[citation needed]

The first boys' basketball and track teams were organized for the 1923-1924 season. The first football team was organized in 1937.

The Tigers captured their first state championship in 1924. The track team snapped a four year streak held by the Albuquerque Bulldogs who took second place.

Taos High was a charter member of the Northern Rio Grande Conference established in 1946, along with El Rito, Espanola, Los Alamos, McCurdy, St. Catherine's, Santa Cruz and the U.S. Indian School competing for conference championships in football, boy's basketball, baseball and track. It remained a member of the NRGC through the 1962-1963 school year.

The Taos Tigers won their first Northern Rio Grande Conference (NRGC) football championship in 1951 by pummeling the Espanola Hornets 58-0. The Tigers won their first NRGC basketball championship in 1948 also by defeating the Espanola Hornets. Their first conference baseball championship was in 1951

Prior to 1954, Taos High School was a member of District 2 (1932-1949); District 9 (1950); District 11 (1951-1953)

THS Athletic Districts Year:
2-A 1954-1969
2-AAA 1970-2000
2-AAAA 2001-present

Taos High School participates in the following athletics:

References


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