Terra Nova High School (Pacifica, California)
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| Established: | 1961 |
| Type: | Public Secondary |
| Principal: | Thomas Minchew |
| Faculty: | 72 |
| Students: | 1,419 [1] |
| Location: | 1450 Terra Nova Boulevard, Pacifica, California, United States 94044 |
| Campus: | Suburban |
| Colors: | Black, Gold |
| Mascot: | Tigers |
| Website: | http://tnhs.juhsd.k12.ca.us/ |
Terra Nova High School is an American public high school in Pacifica in San Mateo County, California serving grades 9 through 12 as part of the Jefferson Union High School District (JUHSD).
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[edit] History
Terra Nova High School was established in 1961 to serve the growing population in the Linda Mar district of southern Pacifica.
[edit] Campus
The original buildings and campus were designed by Mark Falk & Corwin Booth (of Falk & Booth). The main building originally had only two stories when the school opened in 1961. In 1964, the third floor was added to the high school and the first floor became home to the school's main office and library. Portables were also added to the rear of the school campus to accommodate the increase in students and need for more classrooms.
[edit] Demographics
| White | Hispanic | Asian | Filipino | African American | Pacific Islander | American Indian |
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| 59% | 18% | 8% | 9% | 4% | 2% | 1% |
(Source: California Department of Education)
[edit] Curriculum
Terra Nova has Advanced Placement classes in US History, European History, Chemistry, US Government, Language and Composition, Literature, Art History,and Calculus. As of 2007, Terra Nova has an API score of 769.
[edit] Extracurricular activities
Terra Nova's student-run newspaper is the Terra Nova Times. Terra Nova also has a team on the Bay Area's Quiz Kids show. Terra Nova plays a wide variety of sports, including football, badminton, cross country, tennis, track and field, water polo, swimming, soccer, basketball, volleyball, and wrestling. Terra Nova is 2006 Sophomore Football PAL Bay Division Champions. The drama department performs murder mysteries every year.
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[edit] Notable alumni
- Rob Schneider, Class of 1981. Actor, Comedian, Screenwriter [2].
- Mike Lockwood, Class of 1988. Professional Wrestler
- Greg Reynolds, Class of 2003. the Colorado Rockies' No. 1 draft choice in 2006 (Major League Baseball)
- Tom Byrne, Class of 1984 Football Player
- Keith Hernandez, attended in the late 1960s but transferred to nearby Capuchino High School. Major League Baseball first baseman for the St. Louis Cardinals and New York Mets.[1]
- Bob McClure, Class of 1970. Major League Baseball relief pitcher for seven teams, most prominently the Milwaukee Brewers.[2]
[edit] See also
[edit] External links
- Terra Nova High School website
- Terra Nova High School Sports Page
- JUHSD website
- Great Schools profile
- Terra Nova High School (Pacifica, California) is at coordinates Coordinates:
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