Science Hill High School
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| Science Hill High School | |
| Address | |
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| 1509 John Exum Pkwy. Johnson City, Tennessee, 37604 USA |
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| School district | Johnson City Schools |
| 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 |
| School type | Public high school |
| Grades | 8-12 |
| Language | English |
| Athletics | Baseball, Basketball, Cheerleading, Cross-Country, Football, Golf, Soccer, Softball, Swimming & Diving, Tennis, Track, Volleyball, Wrestling |
| Mascot | Hilltopper |
| Feeder schools | Indian Trail Middle School |
| Homepage | Official Site |
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. In 2007, Science Hill High School was the only high school in the Tri-Cities region to transfer a student to the Tennessee Governor's Academy for Mathematics and Science. The transfer of this student reflects highly on the school's high academic environment. Also, beginning in the school year 2008/2009, Science Hill will begin the Tri-Cities second International Baccalaureate (IB) Program. Their mascot is the Hilltopper, an anthropomorphic top hat.
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[edit] 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, the charter ws 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 greaded 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 schools Alternative Center.
Information for this entry came from the Science Hill High School Handbook, published by the Administration of Science Hill High School and Johnson City Schools.
[edit] 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 in various venues across the nation, including the Rose Parade in Pasadena, California. Additionally the Science Hill High School Wind Ensemble & Symphonic Band has 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.
[edit] Notable alumni
- John Poot Maxwell, American artist and illustrator
- Steve Spurrier[1], 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[2], player for Montreal Expos
- Joe McClain[3], pitcher for Washington Senators
- Ferrell Bowman[4], San Francisco Giants
[edit] External links
- Johnson City School System Official Homepage
- City of Johnson City, Tennessee
- Johnson's Depot: The History of Johnson City, Tennessee
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