John Randolph Tucker High School

Infobox School
name= John Randolph Tucker High School


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streetaddress= 2910 North Parham Road
city= Richmond
state= Virginia
zipcode= 23294
country= USA
url= [http://henrico.k12.va.us/hs/tucker Official Site]
district= Henrico County Public Schools
superintendent=Frederick S. Morton IV
principal= Dr. Gwen E. Miller
viceprincipal= Reginald V. Davenport
Sharon M. Payne
Richard B. Butler Jr.
Mrs. Naeemah U. Rodriguez
John Carroll (Athletic Director)
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fundingtype= Public
schooltype= high school
grades= 9-12
language= English
campus= Suburban
mascot= Tiger
colors= colorbox|orange colorbox|blue Orange and Blue
founded= 1962
enrollment= 1,687
enrollment_as_of= 2006-2007
rival= Deep Run High School
Hermitage High School
conference= Virginia High School League
AAA Central Region
AAA Colonial District
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John Randolph Tucker High School is a high school in Henrico County, Virginia, United States. It is named after Lawyer and Henrico County Judge * [http://www.henrico.k12.va.us/HS/Tucker/history.html / John Randolph Tucker] ; Thus, all of the schools publications are named after something to do with the judicial branch of government: The Witness(Yearbook), The Hearing (Literary Magazine), and The Gavel (School Newspaper.) J. R. Tucker's mascot is the tiger, and the school colors are orange and blue.Its students and faculty are often referred to simply as "Tucker Tigers".

The school was built in 1962. Tucker is one of the most unusual schools in the county due to its campus style design, allowing the students to enjoy the fresh air and sun in the Spring and Early Fall. Its sister schools, Henrico High School and Varina High School are similarly designed. Furthermore, Tucker is one of the most ethnically diverse schools in the county as well. In 2007-08 school year, Tucker had approximately 1700 students and over 145 faculty members. In the 2006-2007 school year, it had about 550 freshmen and 353 seniors.

Alma Mater

John Randolph Tucker HighTo thee we sing.Voices raised in praise of theeThrough the ages ring.

ChorusTucker High, Tucker HighThis we ask of thee:Mold us, Make us, send us forthTo fill our destiny.

Guide me with thy truth and lightAgainst the stormy tide.Strengthen me with knowledge brightTo light the darkest night, with vampires.

ChorusTucker High, Tucker HighThis we ask of thee:Mold us, Make us, send us forthTo fill our destiny.

Academics

The Speciality Center for Tucker High School is the World Language Immersion Center in which the Immersion students not only take classes in their target foreign language, but they also expected to take all of their regular core classes immersed in the foreign languages as well.The two languages for the immersion center are French and Spanish.

Tucker also offers Marine Corps JROTC.

Likewise, there are a wide variety of Advanced Placement courses offered at Tucker High School.

J.R. Tucker is a fully accredited school.

Rivalries

J.R. Tucker has had many rivalries throughout the years. Rivals have been D.S. Freeman, Benedictine, Hermitage, and Godwin High Schools (all of which are Henrico area schools.) However, in 2002 Tucker High School was split in half to create Deep Run High School. Therefore now, J.R. Tucker's main rival is Deep Run High School, since the majority of the student body had been in the Tucker district prior to its construction.

Pep Rallies

At every pep rally, the Spirit Stick is awarded to the most spirited class. The competition is between ALL classes, not just the Juniors and Seniors, although no other class has ever won. The stick is as important to JRT students as the Stanley Cup is to hockey players. A popular superstition is that no one should touch the stick until they have rightfully won it the first time, then they may touch it as they please. It is not uncommon to see members of the juniors or seniors storming the floor after winning the stick.

Sports

J.R. Tucker has a variety of sports for the student all year round. The year is divided into three different seasons (Fall, Winter, and Spring) with each having their own distinct sports.
*Fall: Boys and Girls Cross Country, Girls Field Hockey, Football, Volleyball, Cheerleading and Golf.
*Winter: Basketball, Indoor Track and Field, and * [http://www.tuckerwrestling.org/ Wrestling.]
*Spring: Outdoor Track and Field, Boys Baseball, Girls Softball, Boys and Girls Soccer, and Boys and Girls Tennis.

Sports Team Championships (by year)

Virginia AAA State Titles

Baseball: 1978, 1981, 1981, 1982, 1985, 1986, & 2001(Runner-up).

Cheering: Runner-up 2006

Cross Country: (Boys) 1964, 1966, 1967

Softball: 1981

Central Regional Titles

Baseball: 1976, 1977,1978,1979,1981,1982, 1984, 1985, 1986, & 2002.

Cheering: 2003, 2005, 2006

Cross Country: 1968, 1988, 2003, 2004

Golf: 1971, 1972

Gymnastics: 1982

Outdoor Track: 2005

Softball: 1982

Tennis: 1973

Wrestling: (Individual) 1992 (Dual Team Runner-up) 1992

Colonial District Titles

Baseball: 1977,1979,1981,1984,1986, 1988 & 2001.

Basketball (Boys: 1964, 1965, 1974, 1976, 1981

Basketball (Girls): 1990, 2001, 2003

Cheering: 1997, 2001, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006

Cross Country: 1965,1966, 1967, 1968, 2003

Golf: 1971, 1976, 1998

Gymnastics: 1982, 1990

Indoor Track: 2000, 2001

Outdoor Track: 1999, 2000

Soccer (Boys): 1989, 1999, 2002

Soccer (Girls): 1989

Softball: 1983

Tennis: 1971, 1973, 1977, 1978

Wrestling: (Individual) 1992 (Dual Team Runner-up) 1992

Individual Sports Champions (By sport and year)

* [http://www.tuckerwrestling.org/pb/wp_068b5e14/wp_068b5e14.html?0.8539891241459436 / Wrestling Individual Campions]

Hall of Fame

Please follow the link below.

* [http://www.henrico.k12.va.us/HS/Tucker/sports/JRT%20Hall%20of%20Fame.pdf / J.R. Tucker Sports Hall of Fame]

Other Activities and Organizations

Future Business Leaders of America

Robotics

Marching Band

The Marching Band, directed by Allen P. Hall, participates in many competitions during the fall season while also performing at football games. Another division of marching band is the Color guard. They received first place at the Hanover Invitational and Fifth Place at the Parade of Champions at James Madison University. JR Tucker Band is currently a Virginia Honor Band and hopes to continue this in the coming years.

Shows:
*98-99 Carmen
*99-00 Godzilla Eats Las Vegas
*00-01 The Beatles
*01-02 West Side Story
*02-03 Willy Wonka and the Chocolate Factory
*06-07 Little Shop of Horrors
*07-08 KISS
*08-09 Sesame Street

J. R. Tucker Step Team

The J.R. Tucker Step Team typically has tryouts in the Spring or October of the following school year. The team has participated in various competitions such as the Highland Springs Step Competition, the Manchester Step Competition, the Hermitage Step Competition, and the Regional Step Show at the Landmark Theatre. The team placed third at the Hermitage Competition in 2005. The same year the team placed 1st in the Manchester Competition.

Notable alumni

* Jim Gilmore, former governor of Virginia
* Tim Legler ESPN Anylast

External links

* [http://www.henrico.k12.va.us/HS/Tucker/ School website]
* [http://jrtcheer.com/ J.R. Tucker Cheerleading]
* [http://www.tuckerwrestling.org/ J.R. Tucker Wrestling]