John Hardin High School
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John Hardin High School is a school in Elizabethtown, Kentucky known for its Performing Arts Center. Established in 2001, the school hosts numerous clubs and organizations including: National Honor Society, National FFA Organization, Future Educators of America, Kentucky United Nations Assembly, DECA, FBLA, BETA, FCCLA, etc. It also has Varsity and Jr. Varsity football, soccer, volleyball, etc. teams, as well as Concert, Symphonic, and Marching bands.
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[edit] Principal Situations
John Hardin High School has had three different principals in the past three years. Brent Holsclaw was the school's first principal. In 2005 Brent Holsclaw left to take the superintendent's job in Bardstown, Kentucky. Bryan Todd was named the interim principal for the 2005-2006 school year. That May the Site Based Decision Making Council named Alvin Garrison to the top job until he decides to quit.
[edit] Education System
On "block scheduling" (one that requires four periods of study a day lasting one and a half hours a piece), students are required to receive 27 credits before graduation. The exact credits required vary depending on the desired diploma: the Commonwealth diploma, the highest and most difficult to achieve, the Academic Studies diploma (second highest), and the Regular Studies diploma. The classes rotate every semester, or half-school year.
[edit] PAC
The PAC (as it has been known has in recent years) has hosted such shows as Grease, Guys & Dolls, and Suessical. It is also the Host for John Hardin's major school events.
[edit] Rivalry
The school's most noted rivalry is between North Hardin High School. This is primarily a football rivalry, while Elizabethtown High School is the most notorious opponent in basketball.
[edit] Sports
"John," as it is referred to by the locals, is well known for its football games.If John wins, it is tradition for the students to rush the field. The basketball team has advanced to the region finals twice and to the state tournament once. John Hardin also boasts an excellent track and field program. The varsity football team just recently defeated North Hardin's football team for the first time in school history, and, as was expected, the students rushed the field.
