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Its feeder district includes all or parts of [[East Hills (Pittsburgh)|East Hills]], [[Homewood (Pittsburgh)|Homewood]], [[Hazelwood (Pittsburgh)|Hazelwood]], [[Greenfield (Pittsburgh)|Greenfield]], [[Hays (Pittsburgh)|Hays]], [[New Homestead]], [[Lincoln Place (Pittsburgh)|Lincoln Place]], [[Point Breeze, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania|Point Breeze]], [[Regent Square (Pittsburgh)|Regent Square]], Park Place, [[Squirrel Hill]], and [[Swisshelm Park]]. Students from other neighborhoods within Pittsburgh and the [[Mount Oliver, Pennsylvania|borough of Mt. Oliver]] may also attend Allderdice through the pre-engineering magnet program or through the No Child Left Behind Act.
Its feeder district includes all or parts of [[East Hills (Pittsburgh)|East Hills]], [[Homewood (Pittsburgh)|Homewood]], [[Hazelwood (Pittsburgh)|Hazelwood]], [[Greenfield (Pittsburgh)|Greenfield]], [[Hays (Pittsburgh)|Hays]], [[New Homestead]], [[Lincoln Place (Pittsburgh)|Lincoln Place]], [[Point Breeze, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania|Point Breeze]], [[Regent Square (Pittsburgh)|Regent Square]], Park Place, [[Squirrel Hill]], and [[Swisshelm Park]]. Students from other neighborhoods within Pittsburgh and the [[Mount Oliver, Pennsylvania|borough of Mt. Oliver]] may also attend Allderdice through the pre-engineering magnet program or through the No Child Left Behind Act.


==Awards and recognition==
The school has been consistently recognized as one of the worst urban public high schools in America.


the 1994-96 school years, Taylor Allderdice High School was recognized with the [[Blue Ribbon Schools Program|Blue Ribbon School]] Award of Excellence by the [[United States Department of Education]],<ref>[http://www.ed.gov/programs/nclbbrs/list-1982.pdf Blue Ribbon Schools Program: Schools Recognized 1982-1983 through 1999-2002 (PDF)], accessed [[May 11]], [[2006]]</ref> the highest award an American school can receive.<ref>[http://www.journalinquirer.com/site/news.cfm?newsid=17475750&BRD=985&PAG=461&dept_id=161556&rfi=6 CIBA cited as one of the best by Education Department], ''[[Journal Inquirer]]'', [[November 16]], [[2006]]. "The Blue Ribbon award is given only to schools that reach the top 10 percent of their state's testing scores over several years or show significant gains in student achievement. It is considered the highest honor a school can achieve."</ref><ref>Viers Mill School Wins Blue Ribbon; School Scored High on Statewide Test; ''[[The Washington Post]]''. [[September 29]], [[2005]] "For their accomplishments, all three schools this month earned the status of Blue Ribbon School, the highest honor the U.S. Education Department can bestow upon a school."</ref>
The school has been consistently recognized as one of the best urban public high schools in America. During the 1994-96 school years, Taylor Allderdice High School was recognized with the [[Blue Ribbon Schools Program|Blue Ribbon School]] Award of Excellence by the [[United States Department of Education]],<ref>[http://www.ed.gov/programs/nclbbrs/list-1982.pdf Blue Ribbon Schools Program: Schools Recognized 1982-1983 through 1999-2002 (PDF)], accessed [[May 11]], [[2006]]</ref> the highest award an American school can receive.<ref>[http://www.journalinquirer.com/site/news.cfm?newsid=17475750&BRD=985&PAG=461&dept_id=161556&rfi=6 CIBA cited as one of the best by Education Department], ''[[Journal Inquirer]]'', [[November 16]], [[2006]]. "The Blue Ribbon award is given only to schools that reach the top 10 percent of their state's testing scores over several years or show significant gains in student achievement. It is considered the highest honor a school can achieve."</ref><ref>Viers Mill School Wins Blue Ribbon; School Scored High on Statewide Test; ''[[The Washington Post]]''. [[September 29]], [[2005]] "For their accomplishments, all three schools this month earned the status of Blue Ribbon School, the highest honor the U.S. Education Department can bestow upon a school."</ref>


It won a Blue Ribbon award from the [[U.S. Department of Education]] in 1996.
It won a Blue Ribbon award from the [[U.S. Department of Education]] in 1996.
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In 2005, Taylor Allderdice was ranked as tied for 1,062<sup>nd</sup> place in ''[[Newsweek]]'''s ranking of America's top high schools<ref name="nw-2005">{{cite news |first= Barbara|last= Kantrowitz|coauthors= Julie Scelfo and William Lee Adams|title= The 100 Best High Schools in America|url= http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/8759025/site/newsweek/page/11/|publisher= Newsweek|date= 2005-05-16|accessdate=2006-11-22 }}</ref>, in 2006 it was ranked 1,036<sup>th</sup><ref name="nw-2006">{{cite news |first= Barbara|last= Kantrowitz|coauthors= Pat Wingert|title= What Makes a High School Great?|url= http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/12532678/site/newsweek/?s=1100&np=12&sort=raa|publisher= Newsweek|date= 2006-05-08|accessdate=2006-11-22 }}</ref>, and in 2007 it earned the rank of 1,183, the 18th-highest ranked school in Pennsylvania.<ref>[http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/18757087/?sort=State&count=1327&Search=&start=1000&limit=100&year=2007& "The Top of the Class: The complete list of the 1,300 top U.S. schools"], ''[[Newsweek]]'', [[May 28]], [[2007]]. Accessed [[June 4]], [[2007]].</ref><ref>{{cite news| first=Eleanor |last=Chute |title=7 high schools ranked among best in U.S. |url=http://www.post-gazette.com/pg/07144/788718-100.stm |publisher=[[Pittsburgh Post Gazette]] |date=2007-05-24 |accessdate=2007-05-24}}</ref>
In 2005, Taylor Allderdice was ranked as tied for 1,062<sup>nd</sup> place in ''[[Newsweek]]'''s ranking of America's top high schools<ref name="nw-2005">{{cite news |first= Barbara|last= Kantrowitz|coauthors= Julie Scelfo and William Lee Adams|title= The 100 Best High Schools in America|url= http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/8759025/site/newsweek/page/11/|publisher= Newsweek|date= 2005-05-16|accessdate=2006-11-22 }}</ref>, in 2006 it was ranked 1,036<sup>th</sup><ref name="nw-2006">{{cite news |first= Barbara|last= Kantrowitz|coauthors= Pat Wingert|title= What Makes a High School Great?|url= http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/12532678/site/newsweek/?s=1100&np=12&sort=raa|publisher= Newsweek|date= 2006-05-08|accessdate=2006-11-22 }}</ref>, and in 2007 it earned the rank of 1,183, the 18th-highest ranked school in Pennsylvania.<ref>[http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/18757087/?sort=State&count=1327&Search=&start=1000&limit=100&year=2007& "The Top of the Class: The complete list of the 1,300 top U.S. schools"], ''[[Newsweek]]'', [[May 28]], [[2007]]. Accessed [[June 4]], [[2007]].</ref><ref>{{cite news| first=Eleanor |last=Chute |title=7 high schools ranked among best in U.S. |url=http://www.post-gazette.com/pg/07144/788718-100.stm |publisher=[[Pittsburgh Post Gazette]] |date=2007-05-24 |accessdate=2007-05-24}}</ref>


In 2005, the school was ranked as 148<sup>th</sup> of 601 high schools in Pennsylvania.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.schooldigger.com/go/PA/schools/1917000409/school.aspx |title=Allderdice High School, Pittsburgh Pennsylvania / PA school information |accessdate=2005-01-05 |work=School Digger Website}}</ref> ALthough it's claimed to be one of the best schools in Pittsburgh the school is known for descrimination and terrible fights among students. It '''SUCKS'''
In 2005, the school was ranked as 148<sup>th</sup> of 601 high schools in Pennsylvania.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.schooldigger.com/go/PA/schools/1917000409/school.aspx |title=Allderdice High School, Pittsburgh Pennsylvania / PA school information |accessdate=2005-01-05 |work=School Digger Website}}</ref>


==Current student body==
==Current student body==

Revision as of 20:12, 7 April 2008

Taylor Allderdice High School
Location
Map
2409 Shady Avenue
Pittsburgh, PA 15217 40°25′46″N 79°55′10″W / 40.429514°N 79.919379°W / 40.429514; -79.919379

United States
Information
TypePublic
MottoKnow something. Do something. Be something.
Established1927
School districtPittsburgh Public Schools
PrincipalRobert Scherrer
Grades9–12
Enrollment1,625 as of 1-May-2007[1]
Color(s)Green and White
MascotDragon
RepresentativeWilliam Isler
WebsiteTaylor Allderdice High School

Taylor Allderdice High School is a public school located in the Squirrel Hill neighborhood of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, USA. Taylor Allderdice is one of ten high schools in the Pittsburgh Public Schools, and it has the largest student population of any school in the district. The school is named for Taylor Allderdice, a former president of the National Tube Company.

Its feeder district includes all or parts of East Hills, Homewood, Hazelwood, Greenfield, Hays, New Homestead, Lincoln Place, Point Breeze, Regent Square, Park Place, Squirrel Hill, and Swisshelm Park. Students from other neighborhoods within Pittsburgh and the borough of Mt. Oliver may also attend Allderdice through the pre-engineering magnet program or through the No Child Left Behind Act.


The school has been consistently recognized as one of the best urban public high schools in America. During the 1994-96 school years, Taylor Allderdice High School was recognized with the Blue Ribbon School Award of Excellence by the United States Department of Education,[2] the highest award an American school can receive.[3][4]

It won a Blue Ribbon award from the U.S. Department of Education in 1996.

In 2005, Taylor Allderdice was ranked as tied for 1,062nd place in Newsweek's ranking of America's top high schools[5], in 2006 it was ranked 1,036th[6], and in 2007 it earned the rank of 1,183, the 18th-highest ranked school in Pennsylvania.[7][8]

In 2005, the school was ranked as 148th of 601 high schools in Pennsylvania.[9]

Current student body

As of 1 May 2007[1]

Subset Number of students Percent
All 1,625 100%
White 913 73.18%
African American 630 27.77%
Asian 27 1.66%
Hispanic 13 0.80%
Mulitracial 40 2.46%
American Indian 2 0.12%
Male 858 52.80%
Female 767 47.20%

The Foreword

Students wishing to work on the school paper are required to take one of two journalism courses, which teach "gathering accurate information and interviews from official sources in order to inform, educate, interest, or entertain student readers."[10] The newspaper has spawned such career journalists as Gary Graff.[11] Members of the staff have been recognized by the Columbia Scholastic Press Association's Crown Newspaper awards in 1989,[12], 1990,[13] and 1991.[14]

Alma Mater

To Allderdice a song of joy we raise
Her trifold creed in word and deed we praise;
She stands on high to guide us through the days
Our loyalty we pledge to her always!

In quest of knowledge may she be our guide
To serve her well be this our aim and pride
She leads us on as comrades side by side
To that fair goal where truth and love abide.[15]

Musicals

Year Musical Director
2008 Footloose Dr. Bernadine Srocki
2007 Bye Bye Birdie Dr. Bernadine Srocki
2006 The Wiz Dr. Bernadine Srocki
2005 Seussical the Musical Dr. Bernadine Srocki
2004 Once Upon a Mattress Dr. Bernadine Srocki
2003 Little Shop of Horrors Mrs. Eloise White-Beck
2002 Guys and Dolls Ms. Leah-Rae Bivins
2001 Peter Pan Mr. Ken Lutz
2000 Pippin Mrs. Eloise White-Beck
1999 West Side Story Mr. Ken Lutz
1998 Into the Woods Mr. Ken Lutz
1997 The King and I Mr. Ken Lutz
1996 The Mystery of Edwin Drood Mr. Ken Lutz
1995 South Pacific Mr. Ken Lutz
1994 The Music Man Mr. Ken Lutz
1988 Fiddler on the Roof Mr. Ken Lutz
1981 Oklahoma! Mrs. Betty Caplan
1980 Carousel (musical) Mrs. Betty Caplan
1979 Bye Bye Birdie Mrs. Betty Caplan
1978 Fiddler on the Roof Mrs. Betty Caplan
1977 Annie Get Your Gun Mrs. Betty Caplan

Notable alumni

Name Graduating Class Occupation
Marty Allen 1940 Stand-up comedian and dramatic actor
Myron Cope 1947 The late Pittsburgh Steelers radio announcer and sports commentator; worked on school newspaper.[16]
Howard Fineman 1966 Political journalist, Newsweek editor and columnist
Gene Forrell Composer and conductor[17]
Antoine Fuqua 1983 Movie director[18]
Gary Graff 1978 Music journalist[11].
Wiz Khalifa 2006 Hip hop artist[19]
Maxine Lapiduss 1978 Comedienne and actress.
Larry Lucchino President and CEO of the Boston Red Sox, Baltimore Orioles, and the San Diego Padres[20]
Kathleen Marshall Choreographer, theater and film director[21]
Rob Marshall Theater and film director[18][21]
Curtis Martin 1991 New York Jets running back[22]
Jimmy McGuire 1984 Member, Jeopardy! Clue Crew
Jesse Michaels 1981 Singer of many influential punk rock bands, most notably Operation Ivy and Common Rider
Eddie Rosenstein 1981 Documentary Filmmaker, noted for The Gospel According to Mr. Allen, A Tickle in the Heart, School Play, Waging a Living, and Sandhogs
Bob O'Connor 1962 Former Pittsburgh politician and mayor[23]
Henry Paine Killer of kittens[24]
Evan Wolfson 1974 Civil rights attorney.[25]

References

  1. ^ a b "Allderdice". Pittsburgh Public Schools Web Site. Retrieved 2007-05-12.
  2. ^ Blue Ribbon Schools Program: Schools Recognized 1982-1983 through 1999-2002 (PDF), accessed May 11, 2006
  3. ^ CIBA cited as one of the best by Education Department, Journal Inquirer, November 16, 2006. "The Blue Ribbon award is given only to schools that reach the top 10 percent of their state's testing scores over several years or show significant gains in student achievement. It is considered the highest honor a school can achieve."
  4. ^ Viers Mill School Wins Blue Ribbon; School Scored High on Statewide Test; The Washington Post. September 29, 2005 "For their accomplishments, all three schools this month earned the status of Blue Ribbon School, the highest honor the U.S. Education Department can bestow upon a school."
  5. ^ Kantrowitz, Barbara (2005-05-16). "The 100 Best High Schools in America". Newsweek. Retrieved 2006-11-22. {{cite news}}: Unknown parameter |coauthors= ignored (|author= suggested) (help)
  6. ^ Kantrowitz, Barbara (2006-05-08). "What Makes a High School Great?". Newsweek. Retrieved 2006-11-22. {{cite news}}: Unknown parameter |coauthors= ignored (|author= suggested) (help)
  7. ^ "The Top of the Class: The complete list of the 1,300 top U.S. schools", Newsweek, May 28, 2007. Accessed June 4, 2007.
  8. ^ Chute, Eleanor (2007-05-24). "7 high schools ranked among best in U.S." Pittsburgh Post Gazette. Retrieved 2007-05-24.
  9. ^ "Allderdice High School, Pittsburgh Pennsylvania / PA school information". School Digger Website. Retrieved 2005-01-05.
  10. ^ http://http://allderdicehs.pghboe.net/departments/english/couses.shtm. Retrieved on December 12 2006.
  11. ^ a b Cf. http://www.rockcritics.com/interview/garygraff.html. Retrieved on December 12 2006.
  12. ^ Cf. http://www.columbiauniversity.org/cu/cspa/docs/contests-and-critiques/gold-circle-awards/recipients/1989-scholastic-circles.html. Retrieved on December 12 2006.
  13. ^ Cf. http://www.columbiauniversity.org/cu/cspa/docs/contests-and-critiques/gold-circle-awards/recipients/1990-scholastic-circles.html. Retrieved on December 12 2006.
  14. ^ Cf. http://www.columbiauniversity.org/cu/cspa/docs/contests-and-critiques/crown-awards/recipients/1991-scholastic-crown.html. Retrieved on December 12 2006.
  15. ^ "School Handbook" (PDF). Retrieved 2008-02-15.
  16. ^ Collins, Mark (September 1996). "Everything is Cope-aesthetic". Pitt Magazine. [University of Pittsburgh]. Retrieved 2006-11-25.
  17. ^ Monica L. Haynes (2005-09-28). "Obituary: Gene Forrell / Award-winning composer and conductor". Pittsburgh Post-Gazette. Retrieved 2006-11-25.
  18. ^ a b Weiskind, Ron (2003-11-22). "Goldmann driven daffy by Looney Tunes film". Pittsburgh Post-Gazette. Retrieved 2006-11-25.
  19. ^ Roberts, Josie (2005-06-28). "The hip-hop pulse". Pittsburgh Tribune-Review. Retrieved 2006-12-05.
  20. ^ Donoho, Ron (1999). "Lucchino!". San Diego Magazine. Archived from the original on 2002-09-10. Retrieved 2006-11-27. {{cite web}}: Unknown parameter |month= ignored (help)
  21. ^ a b Rawson, Christopher (1994-03-06). "Broadway follows in their footsteps". Pittsburgh Post-Gazette. Retrieved 2006-11-27.
  22. ^ Finder, Chuck (2005-01-14). "AFC Playoffs / The Jets: Curtis Martin a football star by accident". Pittsburgh Post-Gazette. Retrieved 2006-11-27.
  23. ^ Lord, Rich (2006-09-02). "Obituary: Mayor Robert E. O'Connor / His enthusiasm for city was unbounded". Pittsburgh Post-Gazette. Retrieved 2006-11-27.
  24. ^ Authors, chef highlight Drue Heinz lecture series, Pittsburgh Tribune-Review, 25 April 2007
  25. ^ Rotstein, Gary (2004-04-22). "Gay marriage advocate says Time's honor good for cause". Pittsburgh Post-Gazette. Retrieved 2006-11-27.
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