South Medford High School
Encyclopedia
South Medford High School is a public high school in Medford, Oregon
, United States
.
campus. This system was primarily used to allow Medford's football team to compete against schools in large cities such as Portland.
The campus is also home to Spiegelberg Stadium
(9,250 seat capacity). Both South Medford and North Medford High School share the stadium for football.
In 2004, FieldTurf, a state-of-the-art surface commonly used on professional and college fields, was installed, and the surrounding track was resurfaced. The $700,000 privately funded project was spearheaded by Ed Singler, president of the Linebackers Club.
. Of 441 students, 355 graduated, 44 dropped out, and 42 stayed in high school.
In the 2009-10 school year, 78% of South's Seniors received a diploma. Of 470 students, 374 graduated, 96 dropped out, and 7 stayed in high school.
Medford, Oregon
Medford is a city in Jackson County, Oregon, United States. As of the 2010 US Census, the city had a total population of 74,907 and a metropolitan area population of 207,010, making the Medford MSA the 4th largest metro area in Oregon...
, United States
United States
The United States of America is a federal constitutional republic comprising fifty states and a federal district...
.
History
The South Medford campus was originally built in 1931 as Medford High School. Then in the 1960s, the school was divided between two campuses. Medford High became Medford Mid High, serving grades 9 and 10, with grades 11 and 12 going to a newly constructed campus, known as Medford Senior High, which is the current North Medford High SchoolNorth Medford High School
North Medford High School is a public high school in Medford, Oregon, United States. It is part of Medford School District, and its mascot is the Black Tornado. It is the only school in America with the Black Tornado as a mascot.- History :...
campus. This system was primarily used to allow Medford's football team to compete against schools in large cities such as Portland.
The campus is also home to Spiegelberg Stadium
Spiegelberg Stadium
Spiegelberg Stadium, sometimes called Spieg, is a multipurpose sports stadium located in Medford, Oregon, U.S. It was named Medford Stadium until approximately 1986. It is located at the southeastern tip of the former campus of South Medford High School. It is the home for both the South Medford...
(9,250 seat capacity). Both South Medford and North Medford High School share the stadium for football.
In 2004, FieldTurf, a state-of-the-art surface commonly used on professional and college fields, was installed, and the surrounding track was resurfaced. The $700,000 privately funded project was spearheaded by Ed Singler, president of the Linebackers Club.
New campus construction and controversy
In 2006, Medford voted to approve a bond measure to construct a new campus at the intersection of Columbus and Cunningham avenues. . However, construction was not without controversy. The cost of the construction increased by 32%. Some people were concerned about how the money used to build South might be siphoned from projects to help struggling elementary schools; in particular Jackson and Roosevelt, which were due to be torn down because of the bond. Those schools, however, were rebuilt. And ultimately, passage of the bond allowed for much-needed repairs to all of the aging schools in the district.Small School Initiative
In 2004-2005 school year, the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation selected South Medford High as part of their Small School Initiative program. Over the course of the next three years, the staff of South Medford toured various other high schools across the nation to determine the exact manner in which to implement the program. Starting in the 2006-2007 school year, South Medford began the SSI with the "Freshman Academy." The following year adding the small schools "BACH" (Bridging the Arts, Communications and Humanities), "CHAMPS" (Community Health and Medical Professions School), and The Discovery School.Academics
In the 2008-09 school year, 81% of the school's seniors received their high school diplomaHigh school diploma
A high school diploma is a diploma awarded for the completion of high school. In the United States and Canada, it is considered the minimum education required for government jobs and higher education. An equivalent is the GED.-Past diploma styles:...
. Of 441 students, 355 graduated, 44 dropped out, and 42 stayed in high school.
In the 2009-10 school year, 78% of South's Seniors received a diploma. Of 470 students, 374 graduated, 96 dropped out, and 7 stayed in high school.
| 09-10 | 10-11 | 11-12 | 12-13 | 13-14 | 14-15 | 15-16 | 16-17 | |
| Math | 55% | |||||||
| Writing | 56% | |||||||
| Reading | 82% | |||||||
| Science | 66% |
Notable alumni
- Bill BowermanBill BowermanWilliam Jay "Bill" Bowerman was an American track and field coach and co-founder of Nike, Inc. Over his career, he trained 31 Olympic athletes, 51 All-Americans, 12 American record-holders, 24 NCAA champions and 16 sub-4 minute milers...
, founder of Nike, Inc.Nike, Inc.Nike, Inc. is a major publicly traded sportswear and equipment supplier based in the United States. The company is headquartered near Beaverton, Oregon, which is part of the Portland metropolitan area... - Dick FosburyDick FosburyRichard Douglas "Dick" Fosbury is one of the most influential athletes in the history of track and field. He completely revolutionized the high jump event, inventing a unique "back-first" technique, now known as the Fosbury Flop, adopted by almost all high jumpers today. His method was to sprint...
, High jumpHigh jumpThe high jump is a track and field athletics event in which competitors must jump over a horizontal bar placed at measured heights without the aid of certain devices in its modern most practiced format; auxiliary weights and mounds have been used for assistance; rules have changed over the years....
athlete, inventor of Fosbury FlopFosbury FlopThe Fosbury Flop is a style used in the athletics event of high jump. It was popularized and perfected by American athlete Dick Fosbury, whose gold medal in the 1968 Summer Olympics brought it to the world's attention... - Les GutchesLes GutchesLes Gutches is an American former amateur wrestler and coach. His accomplishments include winning the Dan Hodge Trophy as the nation's best college wrestler in 1996, becoming the National Collegiate Athletic Association champion in the 177 lb...
, wrestler - NCAA Champion and World Gold Medalist, Olympian - Atlanta, 1996 - Kyle SinglerKyle SinglerKyle Edward Singler is a professional basketball player for the Real Madrid in Spain. He was a four-year starter for the Duke men's basketball team and was instrumental in their 2010 NCAA Championship run, earning MVP of the Final Four.-High school:Singler attended South Medford High School and...
, basketball player - Jonathan StarkJonathan StarkJonathan Stark is a former professional tennis player from the United States. During his career he won two Grand Slam doubles titles . Stark reached the World No. 1 doubles ranking in 1994.-Early life:Stark was born in Southern Oregon in the city of Medford on April 3, 1971...
, tennis player - 1994 French Open Men's Doubles Champion and 1995 Wimbledon Mixed Doubles Champion