Pontiac Township High School
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| Established | 1898 |
|---|---|
| Type | Public secondary |
| Principal | Jon Kilgore |
| Students | 912 |
| Grades | 9–12 |
| Location | Pontiac, Illinois, Illinois, USA |
| Colors | Orange and Blue |
| Mascot | Indians |
| Website | [1] |
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[edit] Overview
Pontiac Township High School (District 90) is the primary institution of secondary education in Pontiac, Illinois. Pontiac has a population of about 12000 and is the seat of Livingston County. With over 100 courses, including nine AP classes, PTHS offers options for every student. Its association with the Livingston Area Career Center gives unique opportunities for students to assimilate into the workforce.
The first graduating class had 24 students and completed school in 1898. J.E. Bangs was the superintendent.
[edit] Athletics
PTHS is a member of the Corn-Belt Conference. Sports include:
Fall
Cheerleading
Cross Country (G)
Cross Country (B)
American football
Golf (G)
Golf (B)
Swimming (G)
Tennis (G)
Volleyball
Winter
Basketball (G)
Basketball (B)
Cheerleading
Swimming (B)
Wrestling
Spring
Baseball
Softball
Tennis (B)
Track (G)
Track (B)
Pontiac hosts the United States' oldest Holiday Tournement.[3]
[edit] Music program
PTHS is home to a number of quality musical organizations. Keith Schmink and Scot Schickel direct Pontiac's band program. The Marching Indians have won a number of awards including:
2007
1st Place, Class 4A Field Competition, Washington Marching Panther Festival
Grand Champion, Effingham Marching Hearts Invitational
2006
Runner-Up for Governor's Trophy, Illini Marching Band Festival
Grand Champion, WIU Marching Classic
Grand Champion, Washington Marching Panther Festival
2005
1st in Class AA, Mahomet-Seymour Marching Festival
2004
3rd Place, Class A Field Competition, Illini Marching Band Festival
2nd Place, Class 2A, Illinois State University Band Championships
Pontiac also hosts the annual Indian Showdown marching competition.
The choral program is directed by Todd Cheek and includes Concert Choir, Boys Chorus, and the Treble 1 and 2 choirs. He also is in charge of the annual Madrigal Dinners.
Every year, the drama program alternates between a musical and non-musical. The director, Tom Ramseyer, has chosen How to Succeed in Business Without Really Trying as this year's musical.
