Curtis Senior High School
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| Type | Public secondary |
|---|---|
| Principal | David Hammond dhammond@upsd.wednet.edu
jjohnson@upsd.wednet.edu
rmckenna@upsd.wednet.edu
Terry Jenks tjenks@upsd.wednet.edu |
| Students | 3000 as of 2008 |
| Grades | 10–12 |
| Location | University Place, Washington, USA |
| District | University Place School District |
| Campus | Suburban |
| Colors | Blue and White |
| Mascot | Vikings |
| Website | [1] |
Curtis Senior High School is located in University Place, Washington. Curtis was selected as a Blue Ribbon School by the US Department of Education during the '82-'83 and '99-'00 school years[2]. In addition, Curtis High School has an outstanding NJROTC program. Curtis is noted in the Tacoma/ Univeristy Place school district for its high academics achievements.
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[edit] Activities
Curtis has the following clubs: Cultures Club, Chess Club, Dance Team, Environment Club, FBLA, FCCLA, French Club, National Honor Society, Japanese Club, Key Club, Math Club, Spanish Club, MESA, Knowledge Bowl, Harry Potter Club, Sports Medicine Club, MAC Scholars, FCCLA Chef's Club, and World Language Club.
The schools ASB is the Student Council. The teacher in charge is Ms. Pfeiffer.
[edit] Academics
Curtis offers many rigourous courses. The Advanced Placement program is offered. More than 12 different AP courses are offered. These include, English, Biology, Chemistry, Physics, French, Statistics, Calculus, etc.
Each grade level at Curtis is required to take an English class in order to graduate. As a standard throughout, each English class, must complete a research paper. The Sophomore Research Paper, Junior Research Paper, and Senior Research Paper.
[edit] Athletics
Recent team successes at State Championships include:
- 1st for Football in 1989, 1990, 1995 and 1996
- 1st in Chess in 1986
- 1st in Math Team in 2006
- 1st in Swimming in 1986
- 1st in 2003 and 2004 and 6th in 2005 for Girls Track and Field
- 2nd place for Girls Soccer in 1998
- 2nd place for Boys Basketball in 1985 and 1986
- 3rd place for Boys Basketball in 1983 and 1984
- 2nd in 2001, 6th in 2000 and 2006, and 8th in 2007 for Boys Swim and Dive
- 4th for Boys Soccer in 2003,
- 4th in 2002, 6th in 2006, and 7th in 2000 for Boys Track and Field
- 6th for Boys Basketball in 2006,
- 3rd for Boys Tennis in 2006
- 1st in Boys Water Polo in 2006 and 2007 in their division of Washington State
- Boys 1600 meter relay champions, Track and Field in 2000
- Boys Varsity Water Polo Team State Champions
[edit] Performing Arts
Curtis is well-known throughout the community for its outstanding performing arts program. Band, Orchestra, and Choir are all represented, making a total of eleven performing groups:
- Symphonic Band: advanced band
- Concert Band: entry-level band
- Jazz Band: plays jazz; meets before school
- Drumline: basics of percussion
- Guitar: basics of guitar
- A Cappella Choir: audition choir
- Valhalla Vox: advanced choir; meets before school
- Dorian Singers: women's choir
- Dukes of Odin: men's choir
- Chamber Orchestra: entry-level orchestra
- Small Chamber Orchestra: advanced orchestra
[edit] Cafeteria
The school cafeteria comprises of a 6 line 'buffet' style line. Each day, students can choose from the International Buffet, or Burgers and Fries, or Sandwiches, or Taco, Burittos. Evidently, the school cafeteria is very diverse in the foods they serve.
In addition, a bar located at the back of the cafeteria offers espresso drinks, teriyaki chicken lunch cases, bottled drinks, healthy snacks, etc.
[edit] Daffodil Festival
Every year, Curtis participates in the Pierce County Daffodil Festival. A competition is held in house to select the Curtis Princess, who goes on to compete against other regional schools, for the Daffodil Festival Queen title. The Queen title is considered the highest honor of the regional festival. The Curtis band accompanies the float of Curtis princesses every year in the parade, held annually in April.
[edit] Past Curtis Daffodil Festival Queens
[edit] Notable Alumni
- Gary Larson - Author of The Far Side
[edit] Navy Junior Reserve Officers Training Corps
Curtis Senior High School proudly supports a Navy JROTC. The ROTC Website is www.curtisnjrotc.org. The ROTC participates in the annual BLT (basic leadership training), Navy Ball at McChord Air Force Base, Submarine Tours at Bangor Naval Base, etc. The ROTC is noted for their extensive volunteerism in the community. Their volunteerism extends from the Tacoma Tall Ship events, Mariners Baseball Games, etc. The Curtis NJROTC was granted, Distinguished Unit with Academic Honors, a prestiguous award by the Navy for the 2007-2008 school year.
The purpose of NJROTC (Naval Junior Reserve Officer Training Corps) is “To insrill in students the value of citizenship, service to the United States, personal responsibility, and a sense of accomplishment.” This program gives its cadets a chance to learn how to do the right thing, accomplish goals, and then guide others to learn the same.
NJROTC gives an experience in leadership that is unparalleled in any other high school activity. No matter where any cadet goes after graduation, NJROTC will give its cadets the self-confidence, self-discipline, and self-motivation to succeed. The opportunity to develop leadership skills is the most frequently named benefit by those who have completed the NJROTC program. This is accomplished through the promotion of patriotism, developing informed and responsible citizens, promoting habits of orderliness and precision, developing a high degree of personal honor, self-reliance, self-discipline, and leadership.
Each of the Naval Science Courses is structured to include opportunities for participation in team activities that include, Drill, Color Guard, Academic, Physical Fitness, and Orienteering. These team competitions can lead to participation at the local, state, regional, and national levels. The unit also participates monthly in community service and socials. In addition, prospects abound for scholarships and eligibility for appointments to any of the service academies. There are leadership camps and summer training programs that are conducted on an annual basis.
The instructors are: Senior Naval Science Instructor (SNSI): Lt. Col. David Smith USMC (Ret.) dlsmith@upsd.wednet.edu Naval Science Instructor (NSI): Petty Officer First Class George Livermore USN (Ret.) glivermore@upsd.wednet.edu
[edit] The Company's Chain of Command
- SNSI: Lt. Col. David Smith USMC (Ret.)
- NSI: P01 George Livermore USN (Ret.)
- Commanding Officer (CO): C/ LTCMDR Robert Mezs
- Executive Officer (XO): C/ LT Mikhail Legaspi
- Master Chief Petty Officer: C/ MCPO Travis Martin
- Operations Officer: C/ Ensign Ray Manoais
- Suppy Officer: C/ Ensign Kristy Shaffer
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