Turlock High School
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Turlock High School is a comprehensive high school located in the heart of the northern San Joaquin Valley. It is a 40+ acre campus, in the midst of a long established residential neighborhood, consisting of 133 classrooms positioned in and around an array of athletic, agricultural, business, and vocational complexes. It is situated in a transitional agrarian/suburban community and serves two public elementary school districts in addition to a number of private and parochial schools that exist in the surrounding area. The community's economy is based primarily on agriculture and related industry; it is a community of professionals employed by the local university, Medic Alert, Emanuel Hospital, Foster Farms, and a myriad of corporations based in Modesto.
Turlock High School was established in 1906 and moved to its current site in 1920. The academic focus and direction of the Turlock community was greatly enhanced in 1962 with the establishment of California State University, Stanislaus which is located in Turlock. Seven years ago, THS was the second largest high school in northern California. However, to ease the burden of overcrowding, a community bond was passed in 1998 to construct a second comprehensive campus, John H. Pitman High School, which opened in August, 2002.
Turlock High School was established in 1906 and moved to its current site in 1920. The academic focus and direction of the Turlock community was greatly enhanced in 1962 with the establishment of California State University, Stanislaus which is located in Turlock. Seven years ago, THS was the second largest high school in northern California. However, to ease the burden of overcrowding, a community bond was passed in 1998 to construct a second comprehensive campus, John H. Pitman High School, which opened in August, 2002.
Notable alumni
- Dick MonteithDick MonteithRichard J. "Dick" Monteith is an American politician from California and a member of the Republican Party.-State Senate:...
, California State Senator and County Supervisor, (1950) - Brad LesleyBrad LesleyBradley Jay Lesley is a former Major League Baseball player for the Cincinnati Reds and Milwaukee Brewers from 1982 to 1985. Lesley, who was nicknamed "The Animal", was known for his aggressive style to motivate himself. He later became a television personality in Japan after playing 2 seasons for...
, Actor, Major League Baseball player, (1976) - Steve SoderstromSteve SoderstromStephen Andrew Soderstrom is a former Major League Baseball player. He attended Turlock High School. Dan Reichert also attended Turlock High. Soderstrom went on to pitch for Fresno State University.- The draft :...
, Major League Baseball player, (1990) - Dan ReichertDan ReichertDaniel Robert Reichert is a 6'3", 175 pound pitcher who is currently pitching for the Southern Maryland Blue Crabs. Reichert attended Turlock High School in Turlock, California, and later attended University of the Pacific .-Career:In , the St...
, Major League Baseball player, (1994) - Tom BrandstaterTom BrandstaterThomas "Tom" Brandstater is an unrestricted free agent American football quarterback in the National Football League. He played college football for the Fresno State Bulldogs...
, NFL Quarterback, (2003) - Tommy MendoncaTommy MendoncaThomas Wilkey Mendonca is a baseball third baseman in the Texas Rangers organization. Mendonca won the 2008 College World Series Most Outstanding Player award while a sophomore at Fresno State University....
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