Taylorsville High School
Encyclopedia
Taylorsville High School is a public high school located in Taylorsville
, Utah
, United States
. The current principal is Dr. Garett Muse. The mascot is the Taylorsville Warrior. Taylorsville High belongs to the Granite School District
. The school hosts two National Academy Foundation academies, the Academy of Information Technology
and Academy of Hospitality and Tourism
.
. The School is also home to the JROTC program.
Taylorsville, Utah
Taylorsville is a city in Salt Lake County, Utah, United States. It is part of the Salt Lake City, Utah Metropolitan Statistical Area. The population was 57,439 at the 2000 census...
, Utah
Utah
Utah is a state in the Western United States. It was the 45th state to join the Union, on January 4, 1896. Approximately 80% of Utah's 2,763,885 people live along the Wasatch Front, centering on Salt Lake City. This leaves vast expanses of the state nearly uninhabited, making the population the...
, United States
United States
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. The current principal is Dr. Garett Muse. The mascot is the Taylorsville Warrior. Taylorsville High belongs to the Granite School District
Granite School District
The Granite School District spreads across central Salt Lake County, Utah, serving West Valley City, Taylorsville, South Salt Lake, and Holladay; Kearns, Magna and Millcreek Township; and parts of West Jordan, Murray and Cottonwood Heights. About 70,000 students are enrolled in its programs ranging...
. The school hosts two National Academy Foundation academies, the Academy of Information Technology
Academy of Information Technology
The Academy of Information Technology is one of the three major programs sponsored by the National Academy Foundation which provides students with knowledge of technology and its ever expanding universe. It was formed in 2000, with the first graduating class being the class of 2004, and was the...
and Academy of Hospitality and Tourism
Academy of Hospitality and Tourism
The Academy of Hospitality and Tourism is one of the three major programs sponsored by the National Academy Foundation which provides students with skills and knowledge necessary for travel. The program teaches students in the art of geography, economics and tourism business as well as hospitality...
.
Background
Taylorsville High is located in the central part of the district. It was built in 1981 to serve the growing population of the Taylorsville area. School boundaries are roughly Jordan River to 3100 West and 4100 South to 6600 South (excluding the area between 4500 S and 4700 S and approximately Jordan River and 950 W).Enrollment
As of the 2010-2011 school year, 1,910 students were enrolled at Taylorsville High School.Technology
Computers, Internet access, and other technological things have been integrated into Taylorsville's curriculum. The school is trying to improve its student's access to computer technology. The school's reputation for legacy has been demonstrated in competitions in organizations such as FBLA and DECADECA (organization)
DECA, also known as Collegiate DECA on the college level) is an international association of students and teachers of marketing, management and entrepreneurship in business, finance, hospitality, and marketing sales and service . DECA prepares emerging leaders and entrepreneurs in marketing,...
. The School is also home to the JROTC program.
Baseball
Since the school opened in 1981, Taylorsville has won ten state championships in baseball, more than any other Utah high school.- 1986
- 1987
- 1989
- 1992
- 1993
- 1994
- 1996
- 1998
- 2000
- 2002
Notable alumni
- Mike Winder – West Valley City Mayor, Historian, Businessman (Student Body President '93-'94 and Class of 1994)
- Brandon LyonBrandon LyonBrandon James Lyon is a Major League Baseball relief pitcher for the Houston Astros. He throws a 4-seam fastball, 12-6 curveball, slider, and changeup.-Toronto Blue Jays:...
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(Class of 1997) - John Buck - MLB catcher - Toronto Blue JaysToronto Blue JaysThe Toronto Blue Jays are a professional baseball team located in Toronto, Ontario, Canada. The Blue Jays are a member of the Eastern Division of Major League Baseball 's American League ....
(Class of 1998) - Ryne SanbornRyne SanbornRyne Andrew Sanborn is an American actor best known for his role as Jason Cross in the Disney High School Musical films.-Biography:...
- Child of Light (2002 Winter Olympics), American Actor, Model. (Class of 2007) - Megan JoyMegan JoyMegan Joy Allman , formerly known as Megan Joy Corkrey, is an American singer-songwriter and actress from Sandy, Utah, who was the ninth place finalist on the eighth season of American Idol. Joy made her acting debut with a small role in the 2011 film Hall Pass...
- Contestant on Season 8 of American Idol (a.k.a Megan Joy Corkrey) (Class of 2004) - Natalie WilliamsNatalie WilliamsNatalie Williams was a professional basketball player in the Women's National Basketball Association .-Early years:...
- WNBA Power Forward - Utah StarzzUtah StarzzThe Utah Starzz were a Women's National Basketball Association team based in Salt Lake City, Utah. They began play in the 1997 WNBA season as one of the league's eight original teams. The Starzz relocated, in 2003, to San Antonio, Texas where the team became the San Antonio Silver Stars...
(Class of 1989) - Lance ScottLance ScottLance Robert Scott is a former professional American football player who played offensive lineman for two seasons for the New York Giants.-External links:*...
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, New York GiantsNew York GiantsThe New York Giants are a professional American football team based in East Rutherford, New Jersey, representing the New York City metropolitan area. The Giants are currently members of the Eastern Division of the National Football Conference in the National Football League...
(Class of 1990)