Timpanogos High School
Encyclopedia
Timpanogos High School is a public high school
in Orem, Utah
. Opened to its first students in August 1996, it became part of the Alpine School District
of Utah County. The school mascot is the Timberwolf and the official school colors are navy blue
, forest green
, and white
. In 2010, Timpanogos has a radio station, KTWF 88.9 FM and online at http://www.timpanogos.alpinedistrict.org/DEPARTMENTS/Technology/Collette/T-WolfTV.htm.
Asst. Principals: Byron Tanner and Deb Zirbes
High school
High school is a term used in parts of the English speaking world to describe institutions which provide all or part of secondary education. The term is often incorporated into the name of such institutions....
in Orem, 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...
. Opened to its first students in August 1996, it became part of the Alpine School District
Alpine School District
Alpine School District is the primary school district in northern Utah County in Utah, including the cities of Lindon, Orem, Pleasant Grove, American Fork, Alpine, Highland, Lehi, Saratoga Springs, and Eagle Mountain. It includes all grades from kindergarten all through high school...
of Utah County. The school mascot is the Timberwolf and the official school colors are navy blue
Navy blue
Navy blue is a very dark shade of the color blue which almost appears as black. Navy blue got its name from the dark blue worn by officers in the British Royal Navy since 1748 and subsequently adopted by other navies around the world....
, forest green
Green
Green is a color, the perception of which is evoked by light having a spectrum dominated by energy with a wavelength of roughly 520–570 nanometres. In the subtractive color system, it is not a primary color, but is created out of a mixture of yellow and blue, or yellow and cyan; it is considered...
, and white
White
White is a color, the perception of which is evoked by light that stimulates all three types of color sensitive cone cells in the human eye in nearly equal amounts and with high brightness compared to the surroundings. A white visual stimulation will be void of hue and grayness.White light can be...
. In 2010, Timpanogos has a radio station, KTWF 88.9 FM and online at http://www.timpanogos.alpinedistrict.org/DEPARTMENTS/Technology/Collette/T-WolfTV.htm.
Administration
Principal: Theron MurphyAsst. Principals: Byron Tanner and Deb Zirbes
Notable alumni
- Ben Cook was declared by Guinness World RecordsGuinness World RecordsGuinness World Records, known until 2000 as The Guinness Book of Records , is a reference book published annually, containing a collection of world records, both human achievements and the extremes of the natural world...
as having sent the world's fastest text messageSMSSMS is a form of text messaging communication on phones and mobile phones. The terms SMS or sms may also refer to:- Computer hardware :...
. - Allison HolkerAllison HolkerAllison Renae Holker is an American dancer. Most famously known from her appearances on the TV Show So You Think You Can Dance, where she was a contestant in season 2 and an all-star in season 7, Holker is also credited with a wide variety of work in film, television and concert tours.Holker was...
and Jaymz Tuaileva were top eight and top fourteen (respectively) finalists on season two (2006) of dance-competition TVTelevisionTelevision is a telecommunication medium for transmitting and receiving moving images that can be monochrome or colored, with accompanying sound...
show So You Think You Can Dance. Mollee GrayMollee GrayMollee Gray is an American dancer, actress and singer from Utah. Her full name is Mollee Shon Gray and she's the daughter of Sean Gray and Thursday Martak. She was born in Salt Lake City on May 15, 1991, but lived most of her life in Orem, Utah. She now resides in North Hollywood.She started...
was a semi-finalist in season 6 (2009). - Bert McCrackenBert McCrackenRobert Edward "Bert" McCracken is the lead singer and songwriter of the American alternative rock band The Used.-Biography:McCracken was born in Provo but grew up in Orem, Utah, USA, and was raised in a Mormon family...
and Quinn Allman are singer and guitarist, respectively, for Utah-based rock band The UsedThe UsedThe Used is an American rock band from Orem, Utah. The band was founded in 2001 and signed to Reprise Records the same year. They rose to fame in June 2002 after releasing their self-titled debut album. They followed up with their second album, In Love and Death, in September 2004 and their third...
. - Chelsie HightowerChelsie HightowerChelsie Hightower is a Latin ballroom dancer, who is best known for being a regular dance partner, trainer, and choreographer on the ABC competition show Dancing with the Stars.-Biography:...
was a top six finalist on season four (2008) of FoxFox Broadcasting CompanyFox Broadcasting Company, commonly referred to as Fox Network or simply Fox , is an American commercial broadcasting television network owned by Fox Entertainment Group, part of Rupert Murdoch's News Corporation. Launched on October 9, 1986, Fox was the highest-rated broadcast network in the...
's reality dance competition So You Think You Can Dance. She is also a professional on the U.S. version of Dancing with the StarsDancing with the StarsDancing with the Stars is the name of several international television series based on the format of the British TV series Strictly Come Dancing, which is distributed by BBC Worldwide – the commercial arm of the BBC. Currently the format has been licensed to over 35 countries...
. - Paul KrugerPaul Kruger (American football)Paul Kruger is an American football linebacker for the Baltimore Ravens. He was drafted by the Ravens in the second round of the 2009 NFL Draft. He played college football at Utah.-Early years:...
was a University of Utah quarterback (2008-2009) who was a starting player in the University's undefeated Sugar Bowl Championship year and is now a player for the Baltimore Ravens. (2009-present)