Tolleson Union High School

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Tolleson Union High School
Established	1927
Type	Secondary Public School
Principal	Harold Crenshaw
Grades	9-12
Location	9419 W. Van Buren St. Tolleson, Arizona USA
District	Tolleson Union High School District
Colors	Maroon and Gold
Mascot	The Wolverine
Website	http://www.tuhsd.org/schools_TUHS.asp

Tolleson Union High School is a high school found in Tolleson, Arizona. It was established in 1927, and since then has grown. The original "Old Main" still stands and has been renovated to make comfortable classes. Tolleson Union High School is the only high school found in the small city of Tolleson.

[edit] Tolleson University High

Tolleson has also been recognized as a high school who holds a program to give students college level classes. These must be tested in with a variety of ways. It is one of the few schools in the state to offer such classes. Recently, ASU has been working closely with the staff to provide maximum support for its gifted students. The current teachers for the 2006-2007 school year are Terry Caruso [Honors English], Bonnie Pendergast [Honors Algebra II and Advenced Integrated Alegrba I], Joan Stallman [Speech and Creative Writing], Christina Smyth [Learners Support Lab], Felipe Mandurraga [Honors Biology], and Ken Thomas [Advanced Placement Human Geography]. Students participating in this program may also take ordinary electives, such as Varsity Band, Spanish, Native Spanish, French, Wellness, Guitar, Keyboarding, and such.

[edit] Varsity Band

The school's Varsity Band recently achieved a rating of "Excellent" at the Arizona State Marching Band Festival Division III. This is a major accomplishment, since a level so high had not been achieved in many previous years. Director is Frank Gast.