Topeka High School
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Topeka High School is located in the city of Topeka in the U.S. State of Kansas. Since 1931 it has occupied its fourth building, often incorrectly storied to be the first million dollar high school west of the Mississippi River. It is one of three high schools in the USD 501 school district.
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History
In 2005, the 20-yard swimming pool located underneath the gym was converted into Laney Gym, named after former swim coach Chet Laney, for P.E. classes and wresting. An additional gym was constructed on the soccer field located on the northwest side of the school. Varsity basketball continues to be played in the "Dungeon"
Campus
The tall bell tower is the most visible aspect of Topeka High School's archtecture. Other notable details include:
- Hoehner auditorium, site of at least one inaguration of a Kansas Governor.
- U.S.S Constitution spar on the east lawn
Students
Topeka High School is the largest of seven high schools in Topeka and the surrounding Shawnee County. There are on average 2000 students in grades 9-12.
Faculty
There are over 40 teachers and administrators at Topeka High. Notable administrators include Principal Clardy Vinson, Associate Principal Linda Wiley, and Division Principals Sheila Heine-Walker and Rodney Johnson. Notable teachers include art teacher Martin Moreno, science teachers Anton Ahrens and Karla Gaines, English teacher Nancy Vega, band teacher Steve Holloman, and the recently retired history teachers Linda Hayes and Larry Lonard. Salvador Cruz is a graduate of Topeka High and the current coach for the nationally famous Trojan Drumline.
Curriculum
USD 501 often changes its high school schedules, causing much confusion among the students and their guardians. Many students wish for the return of Seminar, a Study Hall-like class that allowed them to catch up on work, seek teacher help, and just relax on hectic days. On Wednesdays and Thursdays, however, there is "Trojan Time", which is similar to Seminar in that students can catch up on work or seek teacher help. Seminar also allowed teachers extra time to get things done. Stress has taken its toll on the teachers; one has even had a grand mal seizure.
Noted Alumni
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