Tallwood High School
| Tallwood High School | |
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| Address | |
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1668 Kempsville Road , 23464 United States | |
| Coordinates | 36°47′7.3″N 76°10′56.6″W / 36.785361°N 76.182389°W |
| Information | |
| School type | Public, high school |
| Motto | The mission of the Virginia Beach City Public Schools, in partnership with our entire community, is to ensure that each student is empowered with the knowledge and skills necessary to meet the challenges of the future. |
| Founded | 1992 |
| School district | Virginia Beach City Public Schools |
| Superintendent | Dr. James G. Merrill |
| Principal | Ms. Jobynia Caldwell |
| Staff | 141 |
| Grades | 9-12 |
| Enrollment | 2,045 (2008-09) |
| Language | English |
| Color(s) | Purple, Gold, and White |
| Athletics conference | Virginia High School League Beach District Eastern Region |
| Mascot | Lions |
| Website | Official site |
Tallwood High School is a secondary school located in Virginia Beach, Virginia. Tallwood was built on the site of an old colonial plantation whose manor house was Tallwood, hence the name of the school. Tallwood was remodeled during 2004-2005.
The school's most remarkable feature is the Global Studies and World Languages Academy; one of several magnet programs in Virginia Beach. Students throughout the city interested in a studying global issues and foreign languages can apply to the Academy.
Academic honors
Tallwood's Policy Debate team won the VHSL State Championships for AAA Classical Debate in 2000, 2001, 2003, and 2004.
Sports
In 2005, Tallwood's Boys Volleyball Team has been named Beach District Champion 7 out of the past 8 years with a State Championship in 2004. Regional champions 1998, 2000, 2002, 2004, 2005. All-State honors: Brendan Rooney, Ty Forehand, Daniel Bowery, Josh Walker, Joel McElhannon, Justin Hales, Josh Mallory, Jason Munoz, Alex Brownley.
In 2006, Tallwood's Boys Basketball team became the Beach Regular Season Champion, Eastern Region Champions, as well as becoming State Semifinalist. In 2007 the team repeated as the Regular Season Beach District champs.
In 1998 the Tallwood Football team went 12-1 and won the District and Regional Championship. They ended up losing to Varina High School in the State semi-finals. One of the key members of the 1998 Tallwood Football Team was Marques Hampton. Hampton and his mother lost their lives while driving back from the Virginia Tech new student orientation. Virginia Tech has set up a scholarship in memory of Marques.