Science Hill High School

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name= Science Hill High School


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streetaddress= 1509 John Exum Pkwy.
city= Johnson City
state= Tennessee
zipcode= 37604
country= USA
url= [http://www.jcschools.org/shhs/ Official Site]
district= Johnson City Schools
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principal= Dr. John K. Boyd, Jr.
assistant_principals= Mr. William J. Nuss, Mr. Todd Barnett, Mr. Tony Spears, Dr. Catherine Edwards, Mr. Jeff Aldridge, and Ms. Julia Decker
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fundingtype= Public
schooltype= high school
grades= 8-12
language= English
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athletics= Baseball, Basketball, Cheerleading, Cross-Country, Football, Golf, Soccer, Softball, Swimming & Diving, Tennis, Track, Volleyball, Wrestling
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Science Hill High School is a high school (grades 8-12) in Johnson City, Tennessee with an enrollment of approximately 2600 students. The school is split over four campuses: 10-12 Campus, 8-9 Campus, Technical Center Campus, & Alternative School Campus. The school also shares space with Freedom Hall Civic Center. The school site also includes tennis courts, baseball fields, soccer field, & track facilities. The school administration consists of one principal, one associate principal, five assistant principals, one vocational school director, and one athletic director. The school has approximately one hundred eighty (180) teachers. Science Hill High School has a proud tradition in offering Advanced Placement (AP) courses. Also, beginning in the 2008-2009 school year, Science Hill will begin the Tri-Cities second International Baccalaureate (IB) Program. Their mascot is the Hilltopper, an anthropomorphic top hat.

History

Science Hill High School is located in Johnson City, Tennessee. It originally opened as the Science Hill Male and Female Institute in 1867. The first building was erected on land by Tipton Jobe; labor and materials were furnished by individual citizens. The first session in this building began August 24, 1868. The Rev. John B. Pence was principal. The town at that time was unincorporated and known as Johnson's Depot. It was incorporated in 1869 under its present name. Science Hill has the distinction of being the first purely private corporation in Johnson City, Tennessee. On January 20, 1880, a charter was granted to Science Hill. It was first operated as a private school and later taken over as a free public school. In 1889, the school was organized into a graded system. The students of the school were cared for in the year 1911-1912 and 1912-1913 by the East Tennessee State Normal School, which opened for the students on October 10, 1911. The present campus-style plant was occupied in 1961. In 1971, a Technology Center was added to the campus. This center provides technical and vocational training for the high school students and adult students from the community. In 1988, a construction program was completed to accommodate the addition of the ninth grade students. An additional building program was completed in late 1997 to meet the demands of a growing student population. This addition included eleven classrooms and an expansion of the library, cafeteria, and Fine Arts area. The opening of the 1998/1999 school year began a new chapter in the history of Science Hill High School with the addition of the eighth grade. The current configuration includes grades 10-12 on the main campus and grades 8-9 on the former Liberty Bell Middle School campus. The reason for this move was due to overcrowding in the main building. The former Henry Johnson School also serves as a fourth campus for Science Hill High School. This building now houses the school's Alternative Center.

Music

Science Hill High School has a proud tradition in band, chorus, and orchestra. The Science Hill High School Choir was invited for a solo performance at New York's Carnegie Hall (1997) under the direction of Randolph "Randy" Adams. The Science Hill High School Marching Band has performed across the nation, including appearances in the Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade in New York City and the Rose Parade in Pasadena, California. Additionally the Science Hill High School Wind Ensemble & Symphonic Band have performed at Carnegie Hall (Spring 2007). The Science Hill Orchestra has won multiple titles at various Musical Competitions in Tennessee and surrounding states. The Orchestra is composed of 8-12th graders and is built of students interested in the strings.

Notable alumni

*Wyck Godfrey, Movie Producer
*John Alan Maxwell, American artist and illustrator
*Steve Spurrier [ [http://www.jcschools.org/shhs/Hall%20of%20Fame/Steve%20Spurrier.htm Science Hill High School ] ] , Football Coach, University of Florida, Washington Redskins, and University of South Carolina
*Matt Czuchry, actor
*Andrea Millen Rich, First Chairman of the Libertarian Party of New York, Founder of Laissez-Faire Books and the wife of Howie Rich, New York Real Estate Millionaire
*Aubrayo Franklin, Defensive tackle for Baltimore Ravens, traded to San Francisco 49ers in 2007.
*Jeremy Owens, Outfielder for Durham Bulls (Tampa Bay Devil Rays Organization)
*Gary "Shorty" Adams [ [http://www.jcschools.org/shhs/Hall%20of%20Fame/Gary%20Shorty%20Adams.htm Science Hill High School ] ] , player for Montreal Expos

*Joe McClain [ [http://www.jcschools.org/shhs/Hall%20of%20Fame/Joe%20McClain.htm Science Hill High School ] ] , pitcher for Washington Senators

*Ferrell Bowman [ [http://www.jcschools.org/shhs/Hall%20of%20Fame/Ferrell%20Bowman%201.htm Science Hill High School ] ] , San Francisco Giants

External links

* [http://www.jcschools.org/shhs/ Johnson City School System Official Homepage]
* [http://www.johnsoncitytn.com/ City of Johnson City, Tennessee]
* [http://www.johnsonsdepot.com/ Johnson's Depot: The History of Johnson City, Tennessee]
* [http://topperwrestling.tripod.com/stats.htm]

References