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|caption = Smiley Campus
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|streetaddress = 600 South Smiley Street
|streetaddress = 600 South Smiley Street
|city = [[O'Fallon, Illinois|O'Fallon]]
|city = [[O'Fallon, Illinois|O'Fallon]]
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|grades = 9-12
|grades = 9-12
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|conference = [[Southwestern Conference (Illinois)|Southwestern Conference]]
|conference = [[Southwestern Conference (Illinois)|Southwestern Conference]]
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|motto = "Excellence in Education for Every student Every day"
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|accreditation =
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|alumni = Bernie Fuchs, Illustrator<br>Bob Cryder, NFL<br>Andrew Sanchez, UFC<br>Roosevelt Jones, NBA<br>Meadow Nguy, Actress
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|school_colors = {{color box|#022169}} Blue<br />{{color box|#ffce00}} Gold
|yearbook = ''The Panther''
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|publication = ''Panther Beat''
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'''O'Fallon Township High School''' is a public secondary school in [[O'Fallon, Illinois]]. In 2009, OTHS was ranked 49th out of the top 100 high schools in Illinois by the ''[[Chicago Sun Times]]''.<ref>{{citation needed|date=January 2017}}</ref>
'''O'Fallon Township High School''' is a public secondary school in [[O'Fallon, Illinois]]. In 2009, OTHS was ranked 49th out of the top 100 high schools in Illinois by the ''[[Chicago Sun Times]]''.<ref>{{citation needed|date=January 2017}}</ref>


==History==
== History ==
[[File:OTHS School Crest.svg|left|border|100px]]
[[File:OTHS School Crest.svg|left|border|100px]]
The first high school was founded in 1901 as a two-year school by William R. Dorris, who became the first principal, according to Brian Keller of the O’Fallon Historical Society. In 1900, the city had built a new building to serve as the elementary school. Room 10 was set aside for the high school studies. The first graduating class in 1903 had only five members. In 1920, O’Fallon’s high school officially became OTHS of District 203, and the original school song, “Blue and Old Gold”, was first sung at graduation in 1925.
The first high school was founded in 1901 as a two-year school by William R. Dorris, who became the first principal, according to Brian Keller of the O’Fallon Historical Society. In 1900, the city had built a new building to serve as the elementary school. Room 10 was set aside for the high school studies. The first graduating class in 1903 had only five members. In 1920, O’Fallon’s high school officially became OTHS of District 203, and the original school song, “Blue and Old Gold”, was first sung at graduation in 1925.


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As stated in the 1962 edition of ''The Panther'', the crest of O'Fallon Township High School reflects the town's history of farming, industry, and coal mining through the symbology on the shield. The crest can be found on the bronze plaque placed in the 600 hallway by the Class of 1961 as well as on students' diplomas.
As stated in the 1962 edition of ''The Panther'', the crest of O'Fallon Township High School reflects the town's history of farming, industry, and coal mining through the symbology on the shield. The crest can be found on the bronze plaque placed in the 600 hallway by the Class of 1961 as well as on students' diplomas.


==Campuses==
== Campuses ==
The current main campus (Smiley), which houses grades 10-12 (sophomores, juniors, and seniors), was built and opened in 1958. Also, the district expanded the main campus by extending the street-side hallway, thus adding another hallway stretching the length of the school along with multiple new classrooms.
The current main campus (Smiley), which houses grades 10-12 (sophomores, juniors, and seniors), was built and opened in 1958. Also, the district expanded the main campus by extending the street-side hallway, thus adding another hallway stretching the length of the school along with multiple new classrooms.


The district completed construction on the strictly 9th grade or freshman campus (Milburn) in the summer of 2009. The two campuses are about 10–15 minutes apart. The first class to attend the Milburn campus was the class of 2013.
The district completed construction on the strictly 9th grade or freshman campus (Milburn) in the summer of 2009. The two campuses are about 10–15 minutes apart. The first class to attend the Milburn campus was the class of 2013.


==Extracurricular activities==
== Extracurricular activities ==


===Sports===
=== Sports ===
The Panthers compete in the [[Southwestern Conference (Illinois)|Southwestern Conference]].
The Panthers compete in the [[Southwestern Conference (Illinois)|Southwestern Conference]].


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[[File:OTHS_Panther.svg|right|thumb|Current panther mascot, adopted Fall 2015]]
[[File:OTHS Panther.svg|right|thumb|Current panther mascot, adopted Fall 2015]]


===Other extracurricular activities===
=== Other extracurricular activities ===
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*Art Club
*Art Club
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*Jazz Band
*Jazz Band
*Jazz Choir
*Jazz Choir
*Air Force Junior Reserve Officer Training Corps
*Air Force Junior Reserve Officer Training Corps
*Lifesavers
*Lifesavers
*Madrigals
*Madrigals
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*Players with a Passion
*Players with a Passion
*Prom Planning Committee
*Prom Planning Committee
*Religions United Interfaith Mosaic
*Religions United Interfaith Mosaic
*Robotics Team
*Robotics Team
*Saturday Scholars
*Saturday Scholars
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===Team achievements===
=== Team achievements ===
* JV Golden Girls won first place in both Lyrical and Jazz in 2015 at the TDI State Championship.{{citation needed|date=April 2019}}
* JV Golden Girls won first place in both Lyrical and Jazz in 2015 at the TDI State Championship.{{citation needed|date=April 2019}}
* O'Fallon Winter Guard 2011 claimed the national title at Winter Guard International World Championships.
* O'Fallon Winter Guard 2011 claimed the national title at Winter Guard International World Championships.
* The varsity baseball team earned the first team state trophy in school history by placing third in the IHSA State Tournament in 2006<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.ihsa.org/activity/ba/records/alltime.htm#0X100 |title=IHSA Boys Baseball All-Time Records |deadurl=yes |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20061101022302/http://www.ihsa.org/activity/ba/records/alltime.htm |archivedate=2006-11-01 |accessdate=6 July 2012}}</ref> and 2009. <!-- which one? That year's team also gave the school the highest winning -percentage baseball team in Illinois. -->
* The varsity baseball team earned the first team state trophy in school history by placing third in the IHSA State Tournament in 2006<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.ihsa.org/activity/ba/records/alltime.htm#0X100 |title=IHSA Boys Baseball All-Time Records |deadurl=yes |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20061101022302/http://www.ihsa.org/activity/ba/records/alltime.htm |archivedate=2006-11-01 |accessdate=6 July 2012}}</ref> and 2009. <!-- which one? That year's team also gave the school the highest winning -percentage baseball team in Illinois. -->
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* The boys' basketball team finished second at the 2007 State Basketball Tournament held in [[Peoria, Illinois]] at [[Bradley University]], and finished fourth in 2010.{{citation needed|date=April 2019}}
* The boys' basketball team finished second at the 2007 State Basketball Tournament held in [[Peoria, Illinois]] at [[Bradley University]], and finished fourth in 2010.{{citation needed|date=April 2019}}
* The Golden Girls dance team placed first in state competition in March 2008.{{citation needed|date=April 2019}}
* The Golden Girls dance team placed first in state competition in March 2008.{{citation needed|date=April 2019}}
* The O'Fallon Hockey Panthers won the MVCHA league 2A championship in the 1998-99 season 2016-17, and also the 2A south division in 1998-99, 1999-2000, and 2001-02 and 2015-16 seasons.{{citation needed|date=April 2019}}
* The O'Fallon Hockey Panthers won the MVCHA league 2A championship in the 1998–99 season 2016–17, and also the 2A south division in 1998–99, 1999–2000, and 2001-02 and 2015–16 seasons.{{citation needed|date=April 2019}}
* O'Fallon Varsity Hockey team won the MVCHA 2A league championship in 2016-17 season against Freeburg/Waterloo{{citation needed|date=April 2019}}
* O'Fallon Varsity Hockey team won the MVCHA 2A league championship in 2016–17 season against Freeburg/Waterloo{{citation needed|date=April 2019}}
* The JV Hockey Panthers won the south division in 2003-04 and the JV 2A championship in 1996-97, 1997-98, 2002-03, and 2010–11.{{citation needed|date=April 2019}}
* The JV Hockey Panthers won the south division in 2003-04 and the JV 2A championship in 1996–97, 1997–98, 2002-03, and 2010–11.{{citation needed|date=April 2019}}
* The Marching Panthers have won the veiled Prophet Parade for 20 consecutive years; they placed 20th at the 2014 Bands of America Grand National Championships, 22nd at the 2016 Bands of Americs Grand National Championships, and 14th at the 2017 Bands of America Grand National Championships.{{citation needed|date=April 2019}}
* The Marching Panthers have won the veiled Prophet Parade for 20 consecutive years; they placed 20th at the 2014 Bands of America Grand National Championships, 22nd at the 2016 Bands of Americs Grand National Championships, and 14th at the 2017 Bands of America Grand National Championships.{{citation needed|date=April 2019}}
* The Marching Panthers placed first with Best Visual and General Effect at the 2015 Bands of America Clarksville, TN Regional Championships; and placed 3rd at the 2017 Bands of America St. Louis Super Regional. <ref>{{cite web|title=2015-2016 Results and Awards|url=http://www.othsband.com/index.php?pagekey=results1516|website=OTHS Band|publisher=OTHS Band Boosters|accessdate=28 March 2016}}</ref>
* The Marching Panthers placed first with Best Visual and General Effect at the 2015 Bands of America Clarksville, TN Regional Championships; and placed 3rd at the 2017 Bands of America St. Louis Super Regional.<ref>{{cite web|title=2015-2016 Results and Awards|url=http://www.othsband.com/index.php?pagekey=results1516|website=OTHS Band|publisher=OTHS Band Boosters|accessdate=28 March 2016}}</ref>
* The Winter Guard placed third at MCCGA Championships and 1st in state in 2009-2010.{{citation needed|date=April 2019}}
* The Winter Guard placed third at MCCGA Championships and 1st in state in 2009-2010.{{citation needed|date=April 2019}}
* The Competitive Journalism team placed second in the IHSA State competition in April 2010.{{citation needed|date=April 2019}}
* The Competitive Journalism team placed second in the IHSA State competition in April 2010.{{citation needed|date=April 2019}}
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==References==
== References ==
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Revision as of 01:40, 3 June 2019

O'Fallon Township High School
Address
Map
600 South Smiley Street

O'Fallon
,
Illinois
62269

United States
Coordinates38°35′12″N 89°54′06″W / 38.5867160°N 89.9017677°W / 38.5867160; -89.9017677[1]
Information
School typePublic
Motto"Excellence in Education for Every student Every day"
Founded1901
School district203
PrincipalRich Bickel
Grades9-12
Enrollment2,407 (2016–17)[2]
Color(s)  Blue
  Gold
Athletics conferenceSouthwestern Conference
MascotPanther
PublicationPanther Beat
NewspaperThe Prowler
YearbookThe Panther
AlumniBernie Fuchs, Illustrator
Bob Cryder, NFL
Andrew Sanchez, UFC
Roosevelt Jones, NBA
Meadow Nguy, Actress
Websitewww.oths.us
File:OTHS Panther Gym.JPG

O'Fallon Township High School is a public secondary school in O'Fallon, Illinois. In 2009, OTHS was ranked 49th out of the top 100 high schools in Illinois by the Chicago Sun Times.[3]

History

The first high school was founded in 1901 as a two-year school by William R. Dorris, who became the first principal, according to Brian Keller of the O’Fallon Historical Society. In 1900, the city had built a new building to serve as the elementary school. Room 10 was set aside for the high school studies. The first graduating class in 1903 had only five members. In 1920, O’Fallon’s high school officially became OTHS of District 203, and the original school song, “Blue and Old Gold”, was first sung at graduation in 1925.

The school's mascot is the Panther, for which the 1934 basketball team takes credit for choosing. The basketball team visited a sports store in 1934 and was impressed by the large picture of a panther in the store’s display window, according to Mr. George Bender, class of 1937. The team, not having a mascot of their own yet, liked the idea of using the panther. By November 1934, the team was nicknamed the Panthers, a name which would eventually represent the entire school.

As stated in the 1962 edition of The Panther, the crest of O'Fallon Township High School reflects the town's history of farming, industry, and coal mining through the symbology on the shield. The crest can be found on the bronze plaque placed in the 600 hallway by the Class of 1961 as well as on students' diplomas.

Campuses

The current main campus (Smiley), which houses grades 10-12 (sophomores, juniors, and seniors), was built and opened in 1958. Also, the district expanded the main campus by extending the street-side hallway, thus adding another hallway stretching the length of the school along with multiple new classrooms.

The district completed construction on the strictly 9th grade or freshman campus (Milburn) in the summer of 2009. The two campuses are about 10–15 minutes apart. The first class to attend the Milburn campus was the class of 2013.

Extracurricular activities

Sports

The Panthers compete in the Southwestern Conference.

  • Baseball
  • Basketball
  • Bowling
  • Cross Country
  • Color Guard
  • Ice Hockey (competes in Mid-States Suburban conference)
  • Football
  • Golden Girls Dance Team
  • Golf
  • Intramurals: Softball, Ultimate Frisbee, Quidditch
  • Lacrosse
  • Soccer
  • Softball
  • Swimming
  • Tennis
  • Track and Field
  • Volleyball
  • Wrestling
File:OTHS Panther.svg
Current panther mascot, adopted Fall 2015

Other extracurricular activities

  • Art Club
  • Astronomy Club
  • Bass Fishing Club
  • BETA Club
  • Bleachermaniacs
  • Broadcast Staff
  • Camera Club
  • Comics and Drawing Team
  • Chess Team
  • Chamber Choir
  • Cross Country
  • Concert Choir
  • Culture Mix
  • Drama Club
  • Ecology Club
  • Endeavours Literary Magazine
  • Fall Play
  • Future Business Leaders of America
  • Future Science Professionals
  • Fellowship of Christian Athletes
  • French Club
  • French Honor Society
  • Freshman Choir
  • Future Educators of America
  • Gay Straight Alliance
  • Geology Club
  • German Club
  • German Honor Society
  • Gold Rush Club (school spirit)
  • Government Club
  • History Club
  • Hockey
  • International Action (Interact) Club
  • Jazz Band
  • Jazz Choir
  • Air Force Junior Reserve Officer Training Corps
  • Lifesavers
  • Madrigals
  • Marching Band
  • Math Team
  • Mock Trial Club
  • Model United Nations
  • National Honor Society
  • Newspaper Staff (Prowler)
  • Odyssey of the Mind
  • Japanese Culture Club
  • Players with a Passion
  • Prom Planning Committee
  • Religions United Interfaith Mosaic
  • Robotics Team
  • Saturday Scholars
  • Scholar Bowl Team
  • Science Olympiad Team
  • Show Choir
  • Speech Team
  • Spanish Club
  • Spanish Honor Society
  • Spring Musical
  • Sports Medicine Club
  • Sport Psychology Club
  • Students Against Destructive Decisions
  • Student Council
  • Thespian Society
  • (Varsity) Winter Guard
  • (Junior Varsity) Winter Guard
  • Wellness Club
  • Woman's Choir
  • Worldwide Youth in Science and Engineering Team
  • Yearbook Staff

Team achievements

  • JV Golden Girls won first place in both Lyrical and Jazz in 2015 at the TDI State Championship.[citation needed]
  • O'Fallon Winter Guard 2011 claimed the national title at Winter Guard International World Championships.
  • The varsity baseball team earned the first team state trophy in school history by placing third in the IHSA State Tournament in 2006[4] and 2009.
  • The Junior ROTC Drill Team placed first overall at the Gateway International Drill Competition held at Alton High School, Illinois.
  • The varsity cheerleading team placed second at state in 2007, fourth at state in 2008, and second again in 2009.[citation needed]
  • The boys' basketball team finished second at the 2007 State Basketball Tournament held in Peoria, Illinois at Bradley University, and finished fourth in 2010.[citation needed]
  • The Golden Girls dance team placed first in state competition in March 2008.[citation needed]
  • The O'Fallon Hockey Panthers won the MVCHA league 2A championship in the 1998–99 season 2016–17, and also the 2A south division in 1998–99, 1999–2000, and 2001-02 and 2015–16 seasons.[citation needed]
  • O'Fallon Varsity Hockey team won the MVCHA 2A league championship in 2016–17 season against Freeburg/Waterloo[citation needed]
  • The JV Hockey Panthers won the south division in 2003-04 and the JV 2A championship in 1996–97, 1997–98, 2002-03, and 2010–11.[citation needed]
  • The Marching Panthers have won the veiled Prophet Parade for 20 consecutive years; they placed 20th at the 2014 Bands of America Grand National Championships, 22nd at the 2016 Bands of Americs Grand National Championships, and 14th at the 2017 Bands of America Grand National Championships.[citation needed]
  • The Marching Panthers placed first with Best Visual and General Effect at the 2015 Bands of America Clarksville, TN Regional Championships; and placed 3rd at the 2017 Bands of America St. Louis Super Regional.[5]
  • The Winter Guard placed third at MCCGA Championships and 1st in state in 2009-2010.[citation needed]
  • The Competitive Journalism team placed second in the IHSA State competition in April 2010.[citation needed]
  • The 2009 Girls' Volleyball team won regionals for the first time in 17 years and advanced to the sectional finals.[citation needed]
  • The 2010 Boys Cross Country team placed fifth in the 3A State meet, with a team average of 14:59 for 3 miles.[citation needed]
  • The 2011 Boys Cross Country team placed second in the 3A state meet, O'Fallon's first Cross Country trophy.[citation needed]
  • The 2012 Boys Cross Country team placed second in the 3A state meet.[citation needed]
  • The 2011 Winter Guard placed first in Class A at the World Championships.[citation needed]
  • The 2007-08 Scholar Bowl team went 37-4 and went to the IHSA class AA tournament for the first time in the school's history.[6]

References

  1. ^ USGS Detail, U.S. Geological Survey
  2. ^ "O Fallon High School". National Center for Education Statistics. Retrieved February 17, 2019.
  3. ^ [citation needed]
  4. ^ "IHSA Boys Baseball All-Time Records". Archived from the original on 2006-11-01. Retrieved 6 July 2012. {{cite web}}: Unknown parameter |deadurl= ignored (|url-status= suggested) (help)
  5. ^ "2015-2016 Results and Awards". OTHS Band. OTHS Band Boosters. Retrieved 28 March 2016.
  6. ^ Records & History
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