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| motto = [[Ad astra per aspera]] - To the stars through difficulties
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| type = [[Private school|Private]]
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| religion = [[Episcopal Church (United States)|Episcopal]]
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'''Trinity Preparatory School''' of Florida is an independent [[college preparatory school|college preparatory]] day-school for students in grades 6 to 12, located in [[Winter Park, Florida|Winter Park]], a suburb of [[Orlando, Florida|Orlando]]. It is affiliated with the [[Episcopal Church in the United States of America|Episcopal Church]] and is accredited by the Florida Council of Independent Schools.<ref>{{cite web |title=Trinity Prep: School Profile |url=http://www.trinityprep.org/page.cfm?p=1072 |url-status=dead |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20111002025855/http://www.trinityprep.org/page.cfm?p=1072 |archivedate=2011-10-02 |accessdate=2011-07-05}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.trinityprep.org/page.cfm?p=1057|url-status=dead|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20090403202547/www.trinityprep.org/page.cfm?p=1057|archive-date=2009-04-03|title=History & Traditions}}</ref>


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'''Trinity Preparatory School''' is an independent [[college preparatory school|college preparatory]] day-school for students in grades 6 to 12, in [[Winter Park, Florida|Winter Park]], a suburb of [[Orlando, Florida|Orlando]]. It is affiliated with the [[Episcopal Church in the United States of America|Episcopal Church]] and is accredited by the Florida Council of Independent Schools.<ref>{{cite web |title=Trinity Prep: School Profile |url=http://www.trinityprep.org/page.cfm?p=1072 |url-status=dead |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20111002025855/http://www.trinityprep.org/page.cfm?p=1072 |archivedate=2011-10-02 |accessdate=2011-07-05}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.trinityprep.org/page.cfm?p=1057|url-status=dead|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20090403202547/www.trinityprep.org/page.cfm?p=1057|archive-date=2009-04-03|title=History & Traditions}}</ref>
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Trinity Prep was established in 1968 by Rev. Canon A Rees Hay. The first class had 173 students and served the grades 7-12.<ref>{{Cite web|title=History & Traditions - Trinity Prep|url=https://www.trinityprep.org/about/history-traditions|access-date=2021-05-10|website=www.trinityprep.org|language=en-US}}</ref>


==History==
Trinity Preparatory School is ranked No.1 private high school, No.1 high school for STEM, No.1 Christian high school, and No. 2 college prep private high school in the Orlando area by [[Niche (company)|Niche]].<ref>{{Cite web |last= |first= |date= |title=Trinity Preparatory School Rankings |url=https://www.niche.com/k12/trinity-preparatory-school-winter-park-fl/rankings/ |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200114192051/https://www.niche.com/k12/trinity-preparatory-school-winter-park-fl/rankings/ |archive-date=2020-01-14 |access-date= |website=}}</ref> In 2019, Trinity Prep was voted a top private school for grades 9-12 as well as grades 6-8 in the Orlando Magazine<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.orlandomagazine.com/|title=Orlando Magazine - Orlando news, dining, entertainment and more|website=Orlando Magazine}}</ref> "Best of Orlando 2019."<ref>{{Cite web |last= |first= |date=31 July 2019 |title=Orlando Magazine Best of 2019 |url=https://www.orlandomagazine.com/best-of-orl-2019/ |access-date= |website=}}</ref>
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Trinity Prep was established in 1968 by Rev. Canon A Rees Hay. The first class had 173 students and served the grades 7-12.<ref>{{Cite web|title=History & Traditions - Trinity Prep|url=https://www.trinityprep.org/about/history-traditions|access-date=2021-05-10|website=www.trinityprep.org|language=en-US}}</ref>


==Academics==
==Academics==


Upper school students are required to complete 22 credits in order to graduate, in English, mathematics, foreign languages, social studies, science, fine arts, computer science, life management, and physical education.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.trinityprep.org/page.cfm?p=1322 |title=Trinity Prep: Graduation Requirements |accessdate=2011-07-05 |url-status=dead |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20111002025842/http://www.trinityprep.org/page.cfm?p=1322 |archivedate=2011-10-02 }}</ref>
Upper school students are required to complete 22 credits in order to graduate, in English, mathematics, foreign languages, social studies, science, fine arts, computer science, life management, and physical education.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.trinityprep.org/page.cfm?p=1322 |title=Trinity Prep: Graduation Requirements |accessdate=2011-07-05 |url-status=dead |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20111002025842/http://www.trinityprep.org/page.cfm?p=1322 |archivedate=2011-10-02 }}</ref>

Trinity Preparatory School has 96 degree-holding faculty members. More than 60 have earned at least a Master's degree in their field and five have doctorates. There is an 11:1 student to faculty ratio, and the average class size is 17 students in the 2019-20 school year.{{Citation needed|date=March 2022}}


Trinity Prep's Class of 2019 had 30 students recognized by the [[National Merit Scholarship Program|National Merit Scholarship]] as high scorers, and 17 students as National Merit semifinalists, more than any other school in Central Florida.{{citation needed|date=March 2018}}<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.trinityprep.org/admission/main|title=Trinity Preparatory School Admission Viewbook|last=|first=|date=|website=|access-date=}}</ref>
Trinity Prep's Class of 2019 had 30 students recognized by the [[National Merit Scholarship Program|National Merit Scholarship]] as high scorers, and 17 students as National Merit semifinalists, more than any other school in Central Florida.{{citation needed|date=March 2018}}<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.trinityprep.org/admission/main|title=Trinity Preparatory School Admission Viewbook|last=|first=|date=|website=|access-date=}}</ref>


In 2019, Trinity Prep was voted a top private school for grades 9-12 as well as grades 6-8 in the Orlando Magazine<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.orlandomagazine.com/|title=Orlando Magazine - Orlando news, dining, entertainment and more|website=Orlando Magazine}}</ref> "Best of Orlando 2019."<ref>{{Cite web |last= |first= |date=31 July 2019 |title=Orlando Magazine Best of 2019 |url=https://www.orlandomagazine.com/best-of-orl-2019/ |access-date= |website=}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |last= |first= |date= |title=Trinity Preparatory School Rankings |url=https://www.niche.com/k12/trinity-preparatory-school-winter-park-fl/rankings/ |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200114192051/https://www.niche.com/k12/trinity-preparatory-school-winter-park-fl/rankings/ |archive-date=2020-01-14 |access-date= |website=}}</ref>
All of Trinity Prep students go on college after graduation, and $12 million is awarded annually in merit and athletic scholarships.{{Citation needed|date=March 2022}}


==Athletics==
==Athletics==
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In 2019-20, Trinity Prep had 59 sports teams in 18 sports at the varsity, junior varsity, and middle school levels. Autumn-term teams include bowling, cross country, football, golf, swimming and diving, and volleyball. Winter-term teams include basketball and soccer. Spring teams include baseball, softball, lacrosse, tennis, track and field, and weightlifting.{{Citation needed|date=May 2023}}
In 2019-20, Trinity Prep had 59 sports teams in 18 sports at the varsity, junior varsity, and middle school levels. Autumn-term teams include bowling, cross country, football, golf, swimming and diving, and volleyball. Winter-term teams include basketball and soccer. Spring teams include baseball, softball, lacrosse, tennis, track and field, and weightlifting.{{Citation needed|date=May 2023}} The Saints' traditional rival, [[Lake Highland Preparatory School|Lake Highland Prep]], has recently been replaced by other area schools that have remained in Trinity's size classification. Among these schools are [[The First Academy]] of [[Orlando, Florida|Orlando]] and [[Holy Trinity Episcopal Academy]] of [[Melbourne, Florida|Melbourne]].{{Citation needed|date=May 2023}}


Trinity Prep generally falls under the 2A size classification but competes in both 1A and 3A as well. Trinity Prep won the [[Florida High School Athletic Association|FHSAA]] All-Sports Award for Class 2A in 2002-03 and for Class 2A Private in 2003-04 and 2010-11. The All-Sports Award is awarded to the top-rated athletics program in each size classification in a given year.{{Citation needed|date=May 2023}}
Trinity Prep generally falls under the 2A size classification but competes in both 1A and 3A as well. Trinity Prep won the [[Florida High School Athletic Association|FHSAA]] All-Sports Award for Class 2A in 2002-03 and for Class 2A Private in 2003-04 and 2010-11. The All-Sports Award is awarded to the top-rated athletics program in each size classification in a given year.{{Citation needed|date=May 2023}}

The Girls Varsity Softball team has won three state championships.{{citation needed|date=March 2018}}

In 2013, [[Mike Kruczek]] was appointed Head Varsity Football Coach.{{citation needed|date=March 2018}}


The Boys Cross Country team has won eight state championships (1996, 2007, 2009, 2010, 2013, 2014, 2015, and 2016).{{citation needed|date=March 2018}}
The Boys Cross Country team has won eight state championships (1996, 2007, 2009, 2010, 2013, 2014, 2015, and 2016).{{citation needed|date=March 2018}}
[[File:NXNherewecome.jpg|thumb|The Saints, as Avery Creek Running Club in red, Leading the Pack at NXNSE]]
[[File:NXNherewecome.jpg|thumb|The Saints, as Avery Creek Running Club in red, Leading the Pack at NXNSE]]

The Saints' traditional rival, [[Lake Highland Preparatory School|Lake Highland Prep]], has recently been replaced by other area schools that have remained in Trinity's size classification. Among these schools are [[The First Academy]] of [[Orlando, Florida|Orlando]] and [[Holy Trinity Episcopal Academy]] of [[Melbourne, Florida|Melbourne]].{{Citation needed|date=May 2023}}


== Extracurricular activities ==
== Extracurricular activities ==
The Trinity Voice,<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://thetrinityvoice.com/|title=The Trinity Voice}}</ref> the school's student news publication, published articles on current events, school news, pop culture.{{citation needed|date=March 2018}} In 2020, The Trinity Voice was named one of the seven best high school publications in Florida by the Florida Scholastic Press Association.
The Trinity Voice, the school's student news publication, published articles on current events, school news, pop culture.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://thetrinityvoice.com/|title=The Trinity Voice}}</ref> In 2020, The Trinity Voice was named one of the seven best high school publications in Florida by the Florida Scholastic Press Association.{{cn}}


Trinity Prep's speech and debate team is nationally recognized for their performances. The team finished within the top 20 nationally in 2020, and finished 5th in the State in 2021. Notable performances by Trinity Prep debaters include winning the prestigious high school Tournament of Champions in 2018 in public forum debate, and Jack Ververis finishing 5th in NSDA International Extemp in 2022.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.tabroom.com/index/tourn/results/round_results.mhtml?tourn_id=8965&round_id=330192|title=Tabroom.com|website=www.tabroom.com}}</ref>
Trinity Prep's speech and debate team finished within the top 20 nationally in 2020, and finished 5th in the State in 2021.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.tabroom.com/index/tourn/results/round_results.mhtml?tourn_id=8965&round_id=330192|title=Tabroom.com|website=www.tabroom.com}}</ref>


==Notable alumni==
==Notable alumni==
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==External links==
==External links==
* [http://www.trinityprep.org Trinity Preparatory School website]
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* [https://maps.google.com/maps?f=q&hl=en&q=trinity+prep&sll=28.611293,-81.270268&sspn=0.007111,0.017788&layer=&ie=UTF8&z=17&ll=28.611679,-81.270161&spn=0.007111,0.017788&t=h&om=1&iwloc=addr Satellite map of campus (Google Maps)]
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Revision as of 15:47, 17 April 2024

For other institutions named Trinity School, see Trinity School (disambiguation).
Trinity Preparatory School
Location
Map
Winter Park
,
Florida

USA
Coordinates28°36′40″N 81°16′15″W / 28.611109°N 81.270761°W / 28.611109; -81.270761
Information
TypePrivate
MottoLatin: Ad astra per aspera
(To the stars through difficulties)
Religious affiliation(s)Episcopal
Established1968; 56 years ago (1968)
FounderRev. Canon A. Rees Hay
Head of schoolByron M. Lawson, Jr
Faculty79
Number of students845
Student to teacher ratio11:1
CampusSuburban, 100 acres (0.40 km2)
Color(s)  Navy
  Gold
  White
MascotSaint
Tuition$27,950. 2024-25 school year
Websitewww.trinityprep.org

Trinity Preparatory School is an independent college preparatory day-school for students in grades 6 to 12, in Winter Park, a suburb of Orlando. It is affiliated with the Episcopal Church and is accredited by the Florida Council of Independent Schools.[1][2]

History

Trinity Prep was established in 1968 by Rev. Canon A Rees Hay. The first class had 173 students and served the grades 7-12.[3]

Academics

Upper school students are required to complete 22 credits in order to graduate, in English, mathematics, foreign languages, social studies, science, fine arts, computer science, life management, and physical education.[4]

Trinity Prep's Class of 2019 had 30 students recognized by the National Merit Scholarship as high scorers, and 17 students as National Merit semifinalists, more than any other school in Central Florida.[citation needed][5]

In 2019, Trinity Prep was voted a top private school for grades 9-12 as well as grades 6-8 in the Orlando Magazine[6] "Best of Orlando 2019."[7][8]

Athletics

In 2019-20, Trinity Prep had 59 sports teams in 18 sports at the varsity, junior varsity, and middle school levels. Autumn-term teams include bowling, cross country, football, golf, swimming and diving, and volleyball. Winter-term teams include basketball and soccer. Spring teams include baseball, softball, lacrosse, tennis, track and field, and weightlifting.[citation needed] The Saints' traditional rival, Lake Highland Prep, has recently been replaced by other area schools that have remained in Trinity's size classification. Among these schools are The First Academy of Orlando and Holy Trinity Episcopal Academy of Melbourne.[citation needed]

Trinity Prep generally falls under the 2A size classification but competes in both 1A and 3A as well. Trinity Prep won the FHSAA All-Sports Award for Class 2A in 2002-03 and for Class 2A Private in 2003-04 and 2010-11. The All-Sports Award is awarded to the top-rated athletics program in each size classification in a given year.[citation needed]

The Boys Cross Country team has won eight state championships (1996, 2007, 2009, 2010, 2013, 2014, 2015, and 2016).[citation needed]

The Saints, as Avery Creek Running Club in red, Leading the Pack at NXNSE

Extracurricular activities

The Trinity Voice, the school's student news publication, published articles on current events, school news, pop culture.[9] In 2020, The Trinity Voice was named one of the seven best high school publications in Florida by the Florida Scholastic Press Association.[citation needed]

Trinity Prep's speech and debate team finished within the top 20 nationally in 2020, and finished 5th in the State in 2021.[10]

Notable alumni

References

  1. ^ "Trinity Prep: School Profile". Archived from the original on 2011-10-02. Retrieved 2011-07-05.
  2. ^ "History & Traditions". Archived from the original on 2009-04-03.
  3. ^ "History & Traditions - Trinity Prep". www.trinityprep.org. Retrieved 2021-05-10.
  4. ^ "Trinity Prep: Graduation Requirements". Archived from the original on 2011-10-02. Retrieved 2011-07-05.
  5. ^ "Trinity Preparatory School Admission Viewbook".
  6. ^ "Orlando Magazine - Orlando news, dining, entertainment and more". Orlando Magazine.
  7. ^ "Orlando Magazine Best of 2019". 31 July 2019.
  8. ^ "Trinity Preparatory School Rankings". Archived from the original on 2020-01-14.
  9. ^ "The Trinity Voice".
  10. ^ "Tabroom.com". www.tabroom.com.
  11. ^ "Lost Alumni - Trinity Prep". www.trinityprep.org.
  12. ^ "Slade Cecconi Stats, Height, Weight, Position, Rookie Status & More". Baseball-Reference.com.
  13. ^ "ท่านอ้น: สายใยไม่เคยจางหาย ย้อนอดีต "วัชเรศร วิวัชรวงศ์" ในวันหวนคืนแผ่นดินไทย". BBC News ไทย (in Thai). 2023-08-09. Retrieved 2023-08-13.

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