Lyons Township High School

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Lyons Township High School
Established 1888
Type Public secondary
Principal David Franson
Faculty 216
Students 3,710
Grades 9–12
Location 100 S. Brainard Ave.
LaGrange, Illinois USA
Campus Suburban
Colors Blue and Gold
Mascot Lion
Yearbook Tabulae Yearbook
Newspaper Lion Newspaper
Website [1]
The main academic building of Lyons Township High School's North Campus
The main academic building of Lyons Township High School's North Campus

Lyons Township High School is a public high school located in La Grange, Illinois at the corner of Cossit Ave. and Brainard Ave. and Western Springs, Illinois on Gilbert Ave. south of 47th street. It is co-educational and serves grades 9-12 for Lyons Township High School District 204.

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[edit] History

Lyons Township High School was opened on September 3, 1888.

It presently operates from two campuses: South (freshmen and sophomores) in Western Springs, Illinois, and North (juniors and seniors) in LaGrange, Illinois. Approximately 3,800 students attend the school.LTHS South campus also includes an alternative learning program.

[edit] Athletics

The school participates in many interscholastic sports in the West Suburban Silver Division:

  • Men's: Baseball, Basketball, Lacrosse, Gymnastics, Football, Swimming, Diving, Track, Cross Country, Soccer, Water Polo, Tennis, Volleyball, and Wrestling.
  • Women's: Softball, Track, Basketball, Gymnastics, Swimming, Diving, Dance Company, Cross Country, Soccer, Tennis, Badminton, Volleyball, Lacrosse, and Water Polo

A rivalry has developed with nearby Hinsdale Central High School. Both schools compete intensely in sports, academics, and clubs. The school is a member of the West Suburban Conference, Silver Division.

[edit] Newspaper

The school newspaper is the Lion, which is a member of the High School National Ad Network. Currently it is in its 97th year of publication. The Lion is a completely student run publication. In 2006 the newspaper was the subject of controversy when it printed opinions critical of the school's administration. The newspaper has earned numerous awards, most recently the Pacemaker award for Outstanding Journalism for their cumulative work in the 2005-2006 year. Archived publications are available at http://www.lths.net/News/Lion_xStudent_Newspaperx/Current_Issue.html

[edit] Demographics

  • Caucasian: 85.6%
  • Hispanic: 9.0%
  • African-American: 3.3%
  • Asian/Pacific Islander: 1.8%
  • Native American: 0.2%

[edit] Awards

In 2005 and 2006, the Math Team was awarded one of the top ranks in state.

LT received a 2005 Bright A+ award based on academic performance. It is one of 64 schools in Illinois to receive the award, representing the top 5% of all Illinois school districts.

LT received the 2005 What Parents Want Award for meeting the needs of families choosing schools.

Lyons Township has won many state championships in sports and academics. IHSA Team Titles

Boys Sports

  • Basketball 1953/1970
  • Baseball 1967/2003
  • IHSBCA Summer Baseball 2002/2004/2006
  • Cross Country 1955/1956
  • Golf 1939
  • Track and Field 1914/1915/1948/1949/1952/1953/1954/1961/1973

Girls Sports

  • Tennis 1990/1991/1992
  • Volleyball 1976/1989

Academic

  • Debate 1949/1952/1953/1957
  • Speech Sweepstates 1953

[edit] Notable alumni

  • David Hasselhoff (actor on Knight Rider, singer, actor and producer of Baywatch)
  • Jeff Hornacek (professional basketball player - Utah Jazz)
  • Lou Saban (AFL and college football coach)
  • Ben R. Mottelson (Shared 1975 Nobel Prize in Physics with two other scientists)
  • Paul G. Hoffman (Studebaker Chairman, Director of Marshall Plan for European Recovery)
  • Paul Hume (Washington Post music critic famous for feud with President Truman)
  • Dr. Kevorkian (Medical Doctor who created doctor assisted suicide)
  • Richard L. O'Connor, M.D. (Medical pioneer in knee surgery and medical equipment inventor)
  • Eric Ruske (One of the best French Horn musicians in the world)
  • Ellmore C. Patterson (Former CEO and Chairman of J.P. Morgan and Morgan Guaranty Trust)
  • John McWethy (Former National Security Correspondent for ABC News)
  • Joel Cummins (founding member/keyboardist for progressive rock band Umphrey's McGee)
  • Tim Matray (once spent 13 hours in a hot tub)
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