Taft Middle School Explained
Taft Junior High School |
Coordinates: | 35.4939°N -97.5661°W |
Architect: | Layton, Hicks & Forsyth |
Builder: | Lambert Construction Co. |
Added: | June 5, 2007 |
Refnum: | 07000515 |
Taft Middle School is a historic Oklahoma City school. It is listed on the National Register of Historic Places as Taft Junior High School.[1] At 2901 NW 23rd Street, the school's art deco-style building was designed by Layton, Hicks & Forsyth and built in 1930.[2] The two-story building includes intricate brickwork, terra cotta, and cast stone adornments as well as friezes. It is constructed of yellow brick.[2]
Royals are the Taft mascot. The school has about 600 students.[3]
Athletics
Women's sports
- Basketball
- Cheerleading
- Cross Country
- Soccer
- Softball
- Track & Field
- Volleyball
Men's sports
- Baseball
- Basketball
- Cross Country
- Football
- Soccer
- Volleyball
- Track & Field
- Wrestling[4]
External links
Notes and References
- Web site: [{{NRHP url|id=07000515}} National Register of Historic Places Inventory/Nomination: Taft Junior High School ]. National Park Service. April 22, 2019. With
- Web site: Art Deco Friezes - Taft Middle School - Oklahoma City, OK - Frieze Art on Waymarking.com. www.waymarking.com.
- Web site: Homes for Sale near Taft Middle School - Oklahoma City OK.
- Web site: Oklahoma City Public. oklahomacityathletics.rankonesport.com.