Streator Township High School Explained

Streator Township High School
Established:1875
Type:Public Secondary
Locale:District
Grades:9-12
Head Name:Principal
Head:Amy Jo Mascal
Head Name2:Superintendent
Head2:Scott Cameron
Address:202 W Lincoln Ave
City:Streator
State:Illinois
Country:United States
Students:809 (2022-23)[1]
Ratio:14.58
Faculty:55.49 (FTE)
Mascot:Bulldog
Yearbook:Hardscrabble

Streator Township High School, also known as Streator High School (SHS), is a high school located in Streator, Illinois, approximately 90 miles southwest of Chicago.

History

The school is named after its city's namesake, Worthy S. Streator. The original building for the school was financed by Streator's founder, Ralph Plumb. The school graduated its first class in 1876. There were seven students: one boy and six girls.[2]

In 2012, the Men's Varsity Basketball team took home its first Regional Championship since 1969, by defeating Pontiac, 61–59.[3]

Notable alumni

External links

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Notes and References

  1. Web site: Streator Twp High School. National Center for Education Statistics. August 3, 2024.
  2. News: Staff Writer . History: Looking Back . Streator Times-Press News . 2007-07-02 . 2010-05-23 .
  3. http://www.mywebtimes.com/sports/at-last----bulldogs-endure-overtimes-to-capture/article_aa6e0aa3-4fd3-56d1-bc94-9e0f39f1b9cd.html
  4. Web site: News-Gazette All State Football Players . InniniHQ.com . 2009-11-24 . 2011-02-11 .