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|motto=Ignite the Nation |
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|type=Public |
|type=Public [[High School]] |
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|principal=Wendy Nelson |
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|grades=[[Tenth grade|10]] thru [[Twelfth grade|12]] |
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'''Assistant Principals:''' |
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*Ralph SkinFloot |
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*Kelly Mudrow |
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|grades=10-12 |
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|enrollment=capacity: 2600 |
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|mascot=[[Titan (mythology)]]|Titan]] |
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|yearbook=Mnemosyne |
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|colors=Navy Blue, Forest Green, Black, and White |
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|address=665 South 2000 West |
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|city=[[Syracuse, Utah]] |
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|country=[[United States]] |
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'''Syracuse High School''' consists of grades 10-12. The school is located in [[Syracuse, Utah]], in the [[Davis School District]]. The school's official mascot has been selected as the Titan along with school colors blue, green, black and white. The school opened for the 2007-2008 school year on August 29, 2007. |
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'''Syracuse High School''' (also called ''Syracuse High'' or ''SHS'') is a public [[high school]] in [[Syracuse, Utah]]. It is part of the [[Davis School District]]. The school opened for the 2007-2008 school year on August 29, 2007.<ref name="Opening">[https://www.ksl.com/?nid=148&sid=872347 Syracuse High, home of the Titans, to Open in Fall]KSL News online article, February 7, 2007</ref> |
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The school's yearbook has traditionally been entitled Mnemosyne each year, the name of the Titan of memory. In its first operating year, there was no senior class. It is estimated that the total enrolled number of students will be around 1,100 for the first year, increasing to about 1,601 students in the second year. |
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Syracuse High School offers many [[Advanced Placement]], [[Dual enrollment|concurrent enrollment]] and [[Honors student#Honors_courses|honors courses]] for students to take part in.<ref name="2014To2015Plan">[http://www.davis.k12.ut.us/cms/lib09/UT01001306/Centricity/domain/494/pdf/SIP.pdf/ Syracuse High Composite School Plan 2014-2015]Composite Plan 2014-2015</ref> |
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Sports: |
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Boys Girls |
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Football Volleyball |
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Cross Country Cross Country |
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Boys Golf Girls Tennis |
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Boys Tennis Girls Golf |
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Swimming Swimming |
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Wrestling Cheerleading |
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Basketball Dance Line |
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Track & Field Track & Field |
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Soccer Soccer |
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Baseball Basketball |
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Softball |
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Club - Lax |
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==History== |
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In its first operating year, Syracuse High's student body consisted of only the [[Tenth grade|Sophomore]] and [[Eleventh grade|Junior]] classes, no [[Twelfth grade|Senior]] class. It is estimated that the total enrolled number of students was approximately 1,100 for the first year, increasing to about 1,601 students in the second year.{{citation needed|reason="This claim needs a reliable source."}} |
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==Culture== |
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===Yearbook=== |
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The school's yearbook has traditionally been entitled [[Mnemosyne]] each year, the name of the Titan of memory. |
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===Rivalries=== |
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Syracuse High has held a rivalry with [[Clearfield High School]], as the first two graduation classes were students at Clearfield High before Syracuse High opened. |
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===Syracuse Strong=== |
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During the 2014 summer break, four Syracuse High School students died in unrelated accidents.<ref name="SyracuseStrongKSLArticle">[https://www.ksl.com/?sid=31116694 Syracuse students vow to stay 'Syracuse Strong' after tragic summer]KSL News online article, August 13, 2014</ref> As a result, Syracuse High students created the social media [[Hashtag]] ''#SyracuseStrong'' as a method to support their peers and for sharing positive and uplifting thoughts and stories. |
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===Walk Out Protest=== |
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On Friday, May 7, 2010, Syracuse High students walked out of class during regular school hours in protest of [[Davis School District]] budget cuts.<ref name="WalkoutKSL">[https://www.ksl.com/?sid=10686733 Syracuse High students protest teacher cuts]KSL News online article, May 7, 2010</ref><ref name="WalkoutDeseretNews">[http://www.deseretnews.com/article/700030422/500-Syracuse-High-students-walk-out-to-protest-budget-cuts.html?pg=all 500 Syracuse High students walk out to protest budget cuts]Deseret News online article, May 8, 2010</ref><ref name="WalkoutSlTrib">[http://archive.sltrib.com/story.php?ref=/news/ci_15040782 Hundreds of Syracuse High School students walk out of class]Salt Lake Tribune online article, May 7, 2010</ref> The walk out was to show school district officials and the community the student body's dissatisfaction of the oncoming changes to Syracuse High's teaching staff and in protest to the new planned expansion of the [[Davis High School (Utah)|Davis High School]] athletic facilities.<ref name="WalkoutKSL"/> By noon, hundreds of students (ranging between 400 and 1000<ref name="WalkoutSlTrib"/>) were on the west edge of school grounds displaying signs and chanting for passing traffic to witness. |
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School officials attempted to mitigate the walk out by explaining the budget cuts in a school-wide morning announcement. Students were told that they would be cited as [[truant]] if they walked out. However, no citations were issued to students to returned to class or remained at the protest.{{citation needed|reason="This claim needs a reliable source."}} |
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Other [[Davis School District]] schools planned to walk out, but only Syracuse High students carried out the planned walkout.<ref name="WalkoutSlTrib" /> |
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==Athletics== |
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===Overview=== |
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A variety of athletic programs are offered to students at Syracuse High School. [[Sports]] programs such as [[American football|football]], [[basketball]], [[Association football|soccer]], men's [[baseball]], women's [[softball]], various [[Track and field]] events including [[cross country running]], [[golf]], [[tennis]], [[Human swimming#sport|swimming]], men's [[wrestling]], [[Dance squad|dance line]] [[cheerleading]] and more. |
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===Achievement and Events=== |
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====2011==== |
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====2012==== |
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| ⚫ | The Titans' football team returned for a victorious season, led by senior quarterback Brock Anderson and senior running back Mason Woodward. In a season of being undefeated, the Titans returned to the semi-finals against [[Bingham High School]], winning games against [[Viewmont High School]] and [[Alta High School (Utah)|Alta High School]]. At the end of the game, the Titans stopped Bingham on the 4-yard line, securing victory. |
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| ⚫ | The state championship was against the [[Jordan High School (Sandy, Utah)|Jordan Beetdiggers]], and they were led by standout sophomore quarterback Ausitn Kafentsis. The game was supposed to be even{{citation needed|reason="This claim needs a reliable source."}}, but the Beetdiggers came out shooting and holding the Titans to only 2 points. The Titans lost the game to Jordan High School with a final score of 58-2.{{citation needed|reason="This claim needs a reliable source."}} |
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==External links== |
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* [http://www.davis.k12.ut.us/ Davis School District] |
* [http://www.davis.k12.ut.us/ Davis School District] |
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* [http://www.syracuseut.com/ City of Syracuse] |
* [http://www.syracuseut.com/ City of Syracuse] |
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[[Category:Public high schools in Utah]] |
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[[Category:Schools in Davis County, Utah]] |
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Revision as of 01:57, 11 April 2016
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| Syracuse High School | |
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665 South 2000 West 84075 | |
| Information | |
| Type | Public High School |
| Motto | Ignite the Nation |
| Principal | Wendy Nelson |
| Grades | 10 thru 12 |
| Enrollment | capacity: 2600 |
| Color(s) | Navy Blue, Forest Green, Black, and White |
| Mascot | Titan (mythology) |
| Yearbook | Mnemosyne |
| Website | Official web site |
Syracuse High School (also called Syracuse High or SHS) is a public high school in Syracuse, Utah. It is part of the Davis School District. The school opened for the 2007-2008 school year on August 29, 2007.[1]
Syracuse High School offers many Advanced Placement, concurrent enrollment and honors courses for students to take part in.[2]
History
In its first operating year, Syracuse High's student body consisted of only the Sophomore and Junior classes, no Senior class. It is estimated that the total enrolled number of students was approximately 1,100 for the first year, increasing to about 1,601 students in the second year.[citation needed]
Culture
Yearbook
The school's yearbook has traditionally been entitled Mnemosyne each year, the name of the Titan of memory.
Rivalries
Syracuse High has held a rivalry with Clearfield High School, as the first two graduation classes were students at Clearfield High before Syracuse High opened.
Syracuse Strong
During the 2014 summer break, four Syracuse High School students died in unrelated accidents.[3] As a result, Syracuse High students created the social media Hashtag #SyracuseStrong as a method to support their peers and for sharing positive and uplifting thoughts and stories.
Walk Out Protest
On Friday, May 7, 2010, Syracuse High students walked out of class during regular school hours in protest of Davis School District budget cuts.[4][5][6] The walk out was to show school district officials and the community the student body's dissatisfaction of the oncoming changes to Syracuse High's teaching staff and in protest to the new planned expansion of the Davis High School athletic facilities.[4] By noon, hundreds of students (ranging between 400 and 1000[6]) were on the west edge of school grounds displaying signs and chanting for passing traffic to witness.
School officials attempted to mitigate the walk out by explaining the budget cuts in a school-wide morning announcement. Students were told that they would be cited as truant if they walked out. However, no citations were issued to students to returned to class or remained at the protest.[citation needed]
Other Davis School District schools planned to walk out, but only Syracuse High students carried out the planned walkout.[6]
Athletics
Overview
A variety of athletic programs are offered to students at Syracuse High School. Sports programs such as football, basketball, soccer, men's baseball, women's softball, various Track and field events including cross country running, golf, tennis, swimming, men's wrestling, dance line cheerleading and more.
Achievement and Events
2011
The Titans' football team made it to the semi-finals of the high school playoffs against Fremont High School. The Titans lost the match to Fremont 21 to 14 points due to an end-of-game play by Fremont.
2012
The Titans' football team returned for a victorious season, led by senior quarterback Brock Anderson and senior running back Mason Woodward. In a season of being undefeated, the Titans returned to the semi-finals against Bingham High School, winning games against Viewmont High School and Alta High School. At the end of the game, the Titans stopped Bingham on the 4-yard line, securing victory.
The state championship was against the Jordan Beetdiggers, and they were led by standout sophomore quarterback Ausitn Kafentsis. The game was supposed to be even[citation needed], but the Beetdiggers came out shooting and holding the Titans to only 2 points. The Titans lost the game to Jordan High School with a final score of 58-2.[citation needed]
External links
References:
- ^ Syracuse High, home of the Titans, to Open in FallKSL News online article, February 7, 2007
- ^ Syracuse High Composite School Plan 2014-2015Composite Plan 2014-2015
- ^ Syracuse students vow to stay 'Syracuse Strong' after tragic summerKSL News online article, August 13, 2014
- ^ a b Syracuse High students protest teacher cutsKSL News online article, May 7, 2010
- ^ 500 Syracuse High students walk out to protest budget cutsDeseret News online article, May 8, 2010
- ^ a b c Hundreds of Syracuse High School students walk out of classSalt Lake Tribune online article, May 7, 2010