Tully Junior Senior High School
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Tully Junior Senior High School is a combined public school building housing students in grades 7-12 in Tully
, New York
. It is part of Tully School District in Onondaga County. It made national news when its alumnus, Lopez Lomong
carried the flag for the US Olympic team at the Beijing Summer Olympics.
to establish a high school in the district. The high school offered classes in the current elementary school building from 1930-1970 when the town constructed a new building.
We will, through staff development and the use of community and its resources, provide a challenging and innovative curriculum which develops creative thinking and problem solving while incorporating high standards and accountability.
Tully Central Schools will graduate competent, compassionate individuals responsible for themselves and the world at large, who can excel at any chosen endeavor.
. Initial eligibility requires a 90% average or higher. In addition, a faculty selection committee determines whether or not a student meets the leadership, service, and character components of the organization.
and standout foster brother Dominic Luka. Every State Title in school history has been captured by boys running.
Furthermore, in addition to the success of the Cross Country team, the achievements of the Tully Girls' Soccer program have been noteworthy.
A former Tully cross country athlete, alumnus Lopez Lomong
, carried the flag for the United States
during the 2008 Summer Olympics opening ceremony
in Beijing
, China
where he finished 20th in the world. Lomong is preparing for the Olympic Qualifiers in Flagstaff, AZ before London.
Tully (town), New York
Tully is a town in Onondaga County, New York, USA. The population of the town was 2,709 at the 2000 census. The name of the town is derived from the Roman orator Marcus Tullius Cicero. The town is on the county's south border, south of Syracuse....
, New York
New York
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. It is part of Tully School District in Onondaga County. It made national news when its alumnus, Lopez Lomong
Lopez Lomong
Lopez Lomong is a South Sudanese-born American track and field athlete. Lomong, one of the Lost Boys of Sudan, came to the United States at the age of 16 and became a U.S. citizen in 2007...
carried the flag for the US Olympic team at the Beijing Summer Olympics.
History
Education in Tully began as early as 1801 when Miss Ruth Thorpe established a school in the town. In 1898, Tully Union School received a charter from the Board of RegentsUniversity of the State of New York
The University of the State of New York is the State of New York's governmental umbrella organization responsible for most institutions and people in any way connected with formal educational functions, public and private, in New York State...
to establish a high school in the district. The high school offered classes in the current elementary school building from 1930-1970 when the town constructed a new building.
Mission statement
The mission of the Tully Central Schools is to create an open, caring and supportive atmosphere where every student is nurtured in the development of a respect and thirst for lifelong learning and personal dedication to the pursuit of excellence.We will, through staff development and the use of community and its resources, provide a challenging and innovative curriculum which develops creative thinking and problem solving while incorporating high standards and accountability.
Tully Central Schools will graduate competent, compassionate individuals responsible for themselves and the world at large, who can excel at any chosen endeavor.
Academics
THS honors students who achieve academically by posting the Academic Top Ten by grade in the school every quarter. Students can also earn a place on the High Honor Roll (89.5%+) or the Merit Roll (84.5%+). Teachers also select students to enter into National Honor SocietyNational Honor Society
The National Honor Society is a recognition program for high school students in grades 10-12 in the United States and in several other countries...
. Initial eligibility requires a 90% average or higher. In addition, a faculty selection committee determines whether or not a student meets the leadership, service, and character components of the organization.
Athletics
Tully competes in the following interscholastic athletics: Baseball, Basketball, Cheerleading, Cross Country, Football, Golf, Indoor Track, Lacrosse, Soccer, Softball, Track and Field, Volleyball, and Wrestling. Tully is noted as a distance running powerhouse across the league, Section 3 and the state. Tully Boys Cross Country has won the State Championship Title 3 times: 2000, 2003 and 2006. On the track, most notable is the Boys 4x800m relay. The 4x8 has been won for Division 2 (small schools) three years in a row, 2007 (Hartnett, Burke, Stachowski, Vander Molen) in 8:05.23, 2008 (Stachowski, Burke, Weber, Hartnett) in 7:54.07 and 2009 (Sam, Palladino, Haskins, Weber) in 7:59.76. Only one other 4x8 team in school history broke 8:00. On it was future Olympian Lopez LomongLopez Lomong
Lopez Lomong is a South Sudanese-born American track and field athlete. Lomong, one of the Lost Boys of Sudan, came to the United States at the age of 16 and became a U.S. citizen in 2007...
and standout foster brother Dominic Luka. Every State Title in school history has been captured by boys running.
Furthermore, in addition to the success of the Cross Country team, the achievements of the Tully Girls' Soccer program have been noteworthy.
A former Tully cross country athlete, alumnus Lopez Lomong
Lopez Lomong
Lopez Lomong is a South Sudanese-born American track and field athlete. Lomong, one of the Lost Boys of Sudan, came to the United States at the age of 16 and became a U.S. citizen in 2007...
, carried the flag for the United States
United States
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during the 2008 Summer Olympics opening ceremony
2008 Summer Olympics opening ceremony
The 2008 Summer Olympics opening ceremony was held at the Beijing National Stadium, also known as the Bird's Nest. It began at 8:00 pm China Standard Time on August 8, 2008, as 8 is considered to be a lucky number. The number 8 is associated with prosperity and confidence in Chinese culture...
in Beijing
Beijing
Beijing , also known as Peking , is the capital of the People's Republic of China and one of the most populous cities in the world, with a population of 19,612,368 as of 2010. The city is the country's political, cultural, and educational center, and home to the headquarters for most of China's...
, China
China
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where he finished 20th in the world. Lomong is preparing for the Olympic Qualifiers in Flagstaff, AZ before London.