Turpin High School Explained

Turpin High School
Address:2650 Bartels Road
City:Cincinnati
State:Ohio
Zipcode:45244
Country:United States
District:Forest Hills Local School District
Superintendent:Larry Hook
Principal:Andy Jados
Type:Public, Coeducational high school
Grades:9-12
Athletics Conference:Eastern Cincinnati Conference
Fight Song:Across the Field
Accreditation:North Central Association of Colleges and Schools[1]
Rival:Anderson High School
Nickname:Spartans[2]
Yearbook:The Odyssey
Enrollment:1199
Enrollment As Of:2015

Turpin High School is a public high school in Cincinnati, Ohio, United States that serves grades nine through twelve. The school is part of the Forest Hills Local School District and serves the suburb of Anderson Township; admission is based primarily on the location of a student's home. Turpin is accredited by the Ohio Department of Education and the North Central Association of Secondary Schools and Colleges. Turpin is a member of the Ohio Association of College Admissions Counselors and of the National Association of College Admissions Counselors.

History

Turpin High School was opened in September 1976.[3] It featured an open concept floor plan, with classrooms lacking separation.[4] Original plans for the school called for an auditorium, but the design had to be scaled back due to cost overruns. After years of delay, a bond issue was passed and the auditorium was completed in 1999.[5] Turpin was renovated and an auxiliary gym added in 2019.[6] [7] In 2022, Turpin added an outdoor classroom funded by the school's PTO.[8]

The school received national attention when, in 2022, students staged a walk-out to protest the cancellation of a Diversity Day and one of the students spoke in front of a Congressional subcommittee.[9] [10]

Campus

The school consists of four main parts: an auditorium, a center section with a cafeteria and classrooms, a gymnasium, and an auxiliary gym. The campus also includes athletic facilities which include a uniquely shaped baseball stadium (due to a lack of flat land area) which has undergone several major improvements and renovations in recent years (2005-2006). The campus also includes tennis courts, practice fields, softball fields, weight lifting facilities, and track and field areas.

Academics

As of 2019, Turpin offers twenty three Advanced Placement courses.[11]

Extracurricular activities

Athletics

Turpin High School is a member of the Ohio High School Athletic Association (OHSAA) and participates in the Eastern Cincinnati Conference. Turpin's athletic programs include, for boys and girls, cross country, golf, soccer, tennis, basketball, bowling, diving, swimming, and track and field. Boys may also participate in lacrosse, baseball, football and wrestling. Girls may also participate in volleyball and softball.

Marching band, cheerleading, dance team, and academic quiz team are also offered at various times throughout the school year.

Ohio High School Athletic Association State Championships

Turpin has won the following state championships:

Notable alumni

Notes and References

  1. Web site: NCA-Council on Accreditation and School Improvement . 2010-03-16 . NCA-CASI . dead . https://web.archive.org/web/20100315213852/http://www.advanc-ed.org/schools_districts/school_district_listings/ . March 15, 2010 .
  2. Web site: Ohio High School Athletic Association member directory. 2010-03-16. OHSAA. dead. https://web.archive.org/web/20101104053523/http://cdab.org/members.asp?SCHOOL_ID=1554. 2010-11-04.
  3. News: Togetherness at Turpin . 20 May 2022 . Cincinnati Enquirer . 6 November 1976 . A-4.
  4. News: Drooz . Al . Turpin's Time Will Come . 20 May 2022 . Cincinnati Enquirer . 16 September 1976 . D-7.
  5. News: Penix . Len . 20 Years Later, Auditorium Open at Turpin High School . 20 May 2022 . Cincinnati Post . 4 February 1999 . 5.
  6. Web site: Turpin High School . Monarch Construction Company . 20 May 2022.
  7. News: Public invited to Turpin High School dedication ceremony . 20 May 2022 . Eastside Press . 1 May 2019 . 8B.
  8. Web site: WKRC . 2022-09-28 . Turpin High School unveils new outdoor learning space . 2023-04-17 . WKRC . en.
  9. News: Sharber . Cory . 'Diversity isn't political': Turpin High School students walkout on what would have been Diversity Day . 20 May 2022 . WVXU . 18 May 2022.
  10. News: Nimmo . Taylor . Turpin student speaks in front of Congress on diversity . 20 May 2022 . WCPO . 19 May 2022.
  11. Web site: Forest Hills School District Course Guide 2019-2020. 2019-09-11.
  12. Web site: 2001 Girls Cross Country Championships . Ohio High School Athletic Association . 21 May 2022.
  13. Web site: Results: Eleventh Annual Boys State Soccer Tournament . Ohio High School Athletic Association . 21 May 2022.
  14. Web site: 2000 Soccer Tournament - Boys Division II . Ohio High School Athletic Association . 21 May 2022.
  15. Web site: 2001 Soccer Tournament - Boys Division II . Ohio High School Athletic Association . 21 May 2022.
  16. Web site: Results: Second Annual Girls State Soccer Tournament . Ohio High School Athletic Association . 21 May 2022.
  17. Web site: Results: 12th Annual Girls State Soccer Tournaments . Ohio High School Athletic Association . 21 May 2022.

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