John H. Pitman High School Explained

John H. Pitman High School
Motto:"Never Settle, Never Quit… Roll Pride."
Location:2525 W Christoffersen Parkway
Established:2002
Principal:Angela Freeman
Faculty:91.74 (FTE)
Students:2,094 (2022-23)[1]
Ratio:22.67[2]
Campus:Suburban, 45acres
Rival:Turlock High School
Newspaper:The Roaring Times
Website:https://www.turlock.k12.ca.us/phs

John H. Pitman High School, colloquially Pitman High School (PHS), is the second comprehensive high school located in Turlock, in the heart of the northern San Joaquin Valley in the U.S. state of California. It is situated in a transitional agrarian/suburban community and serves most of the northern part of Turlock, as well as the nearby CDP of Keyes. John H. Pitman consists of a 45 acre campus built alongside a suburban housing, placed between W Christoffersen Pkwy and N Kilroy Rd. John H. Pitman is ranked #4,120 in the country and #618 in the state [3]

History

The establishment of a new high school in Turlock, California, began in 1979 in response to projections indicating significant development and population growth, prompting efforts to address overcrowding within the existing educational infrastructure.

Throughout the 1990s, Turlock High School faced challenges related to overcrowding. Recognizing the need for a solution, steps were taken to establish a new high school capable of accommodating the growing student population. In 1998, the Turlock community approved a bond measure, facilitating the development and construction of a new educational facility. Named after John H. Pitman, a prominent teacher and principal from Turlock High School, the new school was located at a chosen site.[4]

Ground was broken for the construction project in late 1997. Despite budget constraints, construction progressed to alleviate overcrowding at Turlock High School. Darden Architects, based in Fresno, California, oversaw the architectural design of John H. Pitman High School, drawing on their experience with similar projects in the region.

The completion of the project was celebrated during a dedication ceremony on Saturday, August 10, 2002, attended by over 1,000 students eager to begin their educational journey at John H. Pitman High School. The ceremony included remarks from Superintendent William H. Gibson and Principal Rod Hollars, who welcomed each new student individually. Superintendent Gibson expressed satisfaction with the efficient management of the construction within the allocated budget and its early completion ahead of the scheduled school opening.[4]

Expansion and renovations

Stadium Scandal

The development of Pitman Highschool, introduced in 2002, was built without the intentions to house a stadium, alternatively sharing Turlock High School's Joe Debely Field. With further developments of the school coming to completion, notably TID's integration of lighting, Turlock Lions Club and their scoreboard, as well as 2019's addition of an all surface Track and field renovation + AstroTurf American football field further pushes the current motive to bring a home to the Pride's campus. The surrounding towns (or communities), such as Hilmar, California, Modesto, California, and Ceres, California currently have or have planned construction of their own independent fields and stadiums based in their surrounding campus. Modesto City Schools released a goal towards a project that would set a date on constructing a stadium in almost every High School by 2038, which was passed by voters in 2022 and was named Bond Measures L.[14]

Athletics

Pitman High School provides a diverse range of seasonal sports opportunities such as :

Pitman High School is a member of the Central California Athletic League, which includes schools across the Modesto Metropolitan Area such as James C. Enochs High School, Joseph Gregori High School, Thomas Downey High School, Modesto High School, and Turlock High School.

Notable alumni

References

  1. Web site: John H. Pitman High. National Center for Education Statistics. July 11, 2023.
  2. Web site: John H. Pitman High. National Center for Education Statistics. April 27, 2021.
  3. Web site: Rating.
  4. Web site: History.
  5. Web site: Pitman celebrates new football field.
  6. Web site: Community effort funds new scoreboard for Pitman Pool.
  7. Web site: New Pitman kitchen gives students industry-level experience.
  8. Web site: Naidu . Pawan . New scoreboard for Pitman baseball . Turlock Journal . 8 September 2023.
  9. Web site: Turlock, Pitman campuses unveil updated facilities.
  10. Web site: Turlock, Pitman campuses unveil updated facilities.
  11. Web site: TUSD's Kitchens for Change receives $10,000 grant. turlockjournal.com . 2022-12-22 . 2024-03-01.
  12. Web site: Let there be light. TID awards grant to fund stadium lights at Pitman High..
  13. Web site: Correa . Christopher . Lions Club donation secures Pitman scoreboard . turlockjournal . Turlock Journal . 8 September 2023.
  14. Web site: Johnson . Taylor . June 27, 2024 . Modesto City Schools reveals conceptual ideas for renovations. What is your campus getting? . September 10, 2024 . Modesto Bee.
  15. Web site: March 4, 2014. Ryan Anderson recalls going up against Colin Kaepernick in high school. October 10, 2020. FOX Sports. en-US.
  16. Web site: July 10, 2023. Kade Morris drafted by New York Mets. July 14, 2023. Mountain West. en-US.

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