Turpin High School (Hamilton County, Ohio)

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Turpin High School
New logo, 2004
Principal Peggy Johnson
Assistant Principals Brad Chamberlain, Jerome Couzins, Dave Spencer
Founded August 22, 1976
School type Public
Location Hamilton County, Ohio, USA
Enrollment 1,050 students (200506)
Mascot Spartan
School colors Maroon and gold
Student newspaper The Lancer
http://www.foresthills.edu/turpin/

Turpin High School is a public high school located in southeastern Hamilton County, Ohio approximately ten miles east of downtown Cincinnati. Turpin is a four-year comprehensive high school with a student enrollment of 1050. Another twenty high school students receive specialized vocational training by attending one of the career development campuses in the Great Oaks Joint Vocational School District. It is one of two high schools in the Forest Hills Local School District along with its archrival, Anderson High School.

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[edit] History

On March 30, 1999, an antifreeze leak caused Turpin to be evacuated. Thirty-six students were examined and released from Mercy Hospital Anderson.[1]

[edit] Campus

Turpin High School (main academic building) in 2005. Photo by Mike Stevens, class of '87.
Turpin High School (main academic building) in 2005. Photo by Mike Stevens, class of '87.

The original building was constructed and finished in 1976, but its original design was scaled back and the auditorium was not built. The construction of the auditorium was resumed and completed in 1999. Both the main building and the auditorium are constructed of dark red brick. The main academic building contains 5 stories of classrooms (4 stories plus a basement level which span the length of 3 wings. The campus also includes top notch athletic facilities which include a uniquely shaped baseball stadium (due to a lack of flat areas) which has undergone several major improvements and renovations in recent years (2005-2006). Furthermore, just in time for the 2006 school year, field-turf, a new age playing surface, has been installed onto the currently grass football field which improves its durability and allows it to be used for other field sports such as soccer and lacrosse. The campus also includes tennis courts, practice fields, softball fields, weight lifting facilities, and track and field areas.

[edit] Students

Turpin's first graduating class was in 1978, consisting of students who had been moved from Anderson High School to the new school as Juniors for the 1976-77 school year. Turpin's overall student body now consists of approximately 1,050 students.

[edit] Curriculum

A complete high school program is offered at Turpin High School. For the 2004-2005 school year, students are required to complete the following program of studies:

Subject Credits earned Notes
English 4 Must be in English 9, 10, 11 and 12
Mathematics 3 Must include Algebra I and Geometry; Recommended students may take integrated math courses which include the topics of traditional Algebra I and Geometry
Science 3 Must include 1 unit of physical science and 1 unit of biological science
Social Studies 3.5 Must include 1 unit of Modern World History, 1 unit of Modern United States History, 1 unit of American History, ½ unit of American Government
Health .5
Physical Education .5
Electives 6.5 One elective must be selected from one of the following areas: business/technology, foreign language, or the fine arts: music, visual arts or drama
Total 21

[edit] Athletics

[edit] Fall sports

  • Football
  • Cheerleading
  • Boy's Soccer
  • Girl's Soccer
  • Girl's Tennis
  • Boy's Golf
  • Girl's Golf
  • Boy's Cross Country
  • Girl's Cross Country

[edit] Winter sports

  • Boy's Basketball
  • Girl's Basketball
  • Boy's Swimming
  • Girl's Swimming
  • Wrestling
  • Dance Team
  • Quiz Team
  • Dive Team
  • Bowling
  • Boys Volleyball Team

[edit] Spring sports

  • Boys Volleyball
  • Baseball
  • Softball
  • Boy's Tennis
  • Girl's Tennis
  • Boy's Track
  • Girl's Track
  • Lacrosse

[edit] Ohio High School Athletic Association State Championships

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[edit] Other extracurricular activities

  • Art Club
  • Band
  • Bike Club
  • Book Club
  • Chess Club
  • Coffee House
  • Drama Club
  • Diversity Club
  • First Priority
  • German Club
  • JETS
  • Just Say No
  • Kaliedoscope
  • Key Club
  • Klinger Krazys
  • Mock Trial
  • National Honor Society
  • Orchestra
  • Political Science Club
  • Pride
  • Senior Leaders
  • Student Council

[edit] Notable alumni

[edit] Controversies

On August 31, 2001, at a varsity football game, an incident occurred in which racial slurs were said by Turpin students to students at a diverse school, Walnut Hills High School.[6] The students were quoted shouting, "You niggers do not belong on our football field," from the grandstands. Following the incident, Turpin made a formal apology to Walnut Hills and the issue was resolved.

However, three years later, on September 3, 2004, a nearly identical incident happened at Turpin when, at a varsity football game, racial slurs were hurled at African American students from Walnut Hills. [7] An apology was once again issued.

In October of that school year (2004), some of Turpin's Band members shadowed Walnut Hills students for a day. In September 2005, the two marching bands performed The Star-Spangled Banner together in a combined performance prior to a Turpin v. Walnut football game, held at Anderson High School. No further incidents have since been reported.

Turpin alumni Stephanie Heinrich was wearing a Turpin letterman jacket for a photo shoot of Playboy magazine.

[edit] Other information

[edit] Mission statement

The mission of Turpin High School is to foster the growth of responsible citizens by encouraging and providing all students with opportunities to explore and develop their potentials in a safe, positive, and academically challenging environment.

[edit] Official school fight song

Fight the team across the field
Show them that Turpin's here.
Set the earth reverberating
With a mighty cheer.
Rah! Rah! Rah!
Hit them hard and see
How they fall.
Never let that team get the ball.
Hail, hail, the gang's all here
For the victory of Turpin High.

[edit] Official school alma mater

Hail to all at Turpin High,
Hail maroon and gold!
Let the spirit carry on
For both young and old.
Spartans all are we,
With steadfast loyalty
Friendships grow and mem'ries
Flow from Turpin High
  • Lyrics by Beth Fouts
  • Music by Mrs. Ken Fouts

[edit] Sources

  1. ^ http://www.enquirer.com/editions/1999/03/31/loc_antifreeze_causes.html
  2. ^ OHSAA. Ohio High School Athletic Association Web site. Retrieved on December 31, 2006.
  3. ^ http://news.enquirer.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20070204/ENT/702040305/1025/LIFE
  4. ^ http://sports.espn.go.com/mlb/news/story?id=2476681
  5. ^ http://news.enquirer.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20070112/ENT/70112009
  6. ^ http://www.enquirer.com/editions/2001/09/08/loc_turpin_high.html
  7. ^ http://www.enquirer.com/editions/2004/09/09/loc_loc1yps.html

[edit] External links

[edit] Extracurriculars