- Jasper High School (Indiana)
Jasper High School(JHS) is one of the five
Greater Jasper Consolidated Schools and is located inJasper, Indiana . The school's colors are black and gold. The school's mascot is the Wildcat. The school's song is "Indiana".History
* Groundbreaking ceremony - April 22, 1976
* First classes - January 11, 1978
* Dedication - May 7, 1978
* First commencement - May 19, 1978Current building statistics
* Grounds - 50 acres
* School building - 206,000 aquare feet
* Student capacity - 1,100
* Gymnasium - 5200 capacity
* Football stadium - 2900 capacity
* Baseball stadium - 2200 capacity
* Pool - 226,000 gallons; 400 seating
* Parking area - 900 carsAcademics
Jasper High offers over eighty courses. The school follows a seven period daily schedule, with three lunch periods during fifth period.
Foreign languages
Jasper High School teaches three languages: German, Spanish, and French.
Mathematics
Jasper High School has the mathematics courses of Math Lab, Pre-Algebra, Algebra 1 (Regular and Honors), Geometry (Regular and Honors), Algebra 2 (Regular and Honors), Pre-Calculus, and AP Calculus.
Science
JHS science courses include Biology (Regular and Honors), Integrated Chemistry and Physics (ICP), Chemistry 1 and 2, Physics (Regular and Honors), Earth and Space Science (Regular and Honors), and Anatomy and Physiology (A&P).
Faculty
* Superintendent - Dr. Jerrill Vandeventer
* Principal - Jerald Roberts
* Assistant Principal - Robert Stenftenagel
* Athletic Director - Dennis Lewis
* Head Wrestling Coach - Rick J. StenftenagelNotable alumni
*
Scott Rolen [ [http://toronto.bluejays.mlb.com/team/player.jsp?player_id=121409 Scott Rolen Stats, Bio, Photos, Highlights | bluejays.com: Team ] ] (1993) – MLB Player.
*Matt Mauck - (1997) Former LSU Starting QB. Won national title.References
External links
* [http://www.jhs.gjcs.k12.in.us/ Official website]
* [http://www.gjcs.k12.in.us/ Greater Jasper Consolidated Schools]
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