George Nelson Tremper High School
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| George Nelson Tremper High School | |
| Motto | "Student learning no matter what" |
|---|---|
| Established | 1958 |
| Type | public, grades 9-12 |
| Head | Richard Aiello |
| Location | Kenosha Kenosha, Wisconsin Kenosha is a city and the county seat of Kenosha County in the State of Wisconsin in United States. With a population of 99,218 as of May 2011, Kenosha is the fourth-largest city in Wisconsin. Kenosha is also the fourth-largest city on the western shore of Lake Michigan, following Chicago,... , Wisconsin Wisconsin Wisconsin is a U.S. state located in the north-central United States and is part of the Midwest. It is bordered by Minnesota to the west, Iowa to the southwest, Illinois to the south, Lake Michigan to the east, Michigan to the northeast, and Lake Superior to the north. Wisconsin's capital is... , USA |
| Campus | suburban |
| Enrollment | 2,582 |
| Faculty | 125 |
| Colors | Royal Blue and Scarlet Red |
| Mascot | Trojans |
| Homepage | Homepage |
George Nelson Tremper High School is a high school located in Kenosha, Wisconsin
Kenosha, Wisconsin
Kenosha is a city and the county seat of Kenosha County in the State of Wisconsin in United States. With a population of 99,218 as of May 2011, Kenosha is the fourth-largest city in Wisconsin. Kenosha is also the fourth-largest city on the western shore of Lake Michigan, following Chicago,...
, and part of the Kenosha Unified School District
Kenosha Unified School District
Kenosha Unified School District serves the city of Kenosha, the Town of Somers and the village of Pleasant Prairie. KUSD is overseen by a school board of seven elected members whose president is Mary Snyder...
. It was named after George Nelson Tremper
George Nelson Tremper
George Nelson Tremper was a Kenosha, Wisconsin educator and principal of Kenosha High School from 1911 to 1944. Kenosha Tremper High School is named in his honor.-Early Life and Education:...
, the principal of Kenosha High School from 1911 to 1944. The 272786 square feet (25,342.6 m²) "new" school was completed in the fall of 1964, with the first class graduating in June 1965. The mascot of Tremper High School is the Trojan.
The Classic
Tremper's yearbook, The Classic, has been a consistent award winner at the Journalism Education AssociationJournalism Education Association
The Journalism Education Association, or JEA, is a national organization for teachers and advisers of journalism.-Opinion Regarding Prior Review:...
National Yearbook Best of Show Competitions. Since 1994, it has been in the "High School Press Hall of Fame" by the National Scholastic Press Association
National Scholastic Press Association
The National Scholastic Press Association is a nonprofit organization founded in 1921 for high school and secondary school publications in the United States. The association is membership-based and annually hosts high school journalism conventions across the country...
, ranking in the top five, 2006-2010. The 2002 yearbook, Coming Up for Air, was awarded First Place, Best of Show in April 2003. In 2006, the "Classic", Shift Within, placed second in the JEA/NSPA Denver, 2007 Conference Best of Show. Six of our staff members took home awards in the Journalism Education Association National Yearbook Write-Off Competition in Phoenix, Arizona
Phoenix, Arizona
Phoenix is the capital, and largest city, of the U.S. state of Arizona, as well as the sixth most populated city in the United States. Phoenix is home to 1,445,632 people according to the official 2010 U.S. Census Bureau data...
.
- Mellisa, Excellent rating (2nd Place) for Yearbook Layout-Theme
- Joe, Honorable Mention (3rd Place) for Computer Design Advertising
- Karyi, Honorable Mention for the Yearbook Layout
- Rachel, Honorable Mention in Computer Design-Headline
- Ky, Superior (1st Place) for Computer Design-Logo
- Jessie, Superior in Computer Design-Infograph
Library media center
The Tremper Library Media Center was built as a bridge between the east and west wings of the school. It contains computers for student and staff use and has activities throughout the year to promote learning and reading.In honor of Read Across America
Read Across America
Read Across America is an initiative on reading created by the National Education Association.One part of the project is National Read Across America Day, an observance in the United States held on March 2, the birthday of Dr. Seuss.-External links:...
week, the students from Vernon Elementary School walk to Tremper to read stories and participate in activities with the high school students. The library has also hosted a "Green Eggs and Ham
Green Eggs and Ham
Green Eggs and Ham is a best-selling and critically acclaimed book by Dr. Seuss, first published on August 12, 1960. As of 2001, according to Publishers Weekly, it was the fourth-best-selling English-language children's book of all time....
" breakfast fundraiser and holds a Dr. Seuss
Dr. Seuss
Theodor Seuss Geisel was an American writer, poet, and cartoonist most widely known for his children's books written under the pen names Dr. Seuss, Theo LeSieg and, in one case, Rosetta Stone....
quote contest for the high school students.
The library is the venue for the annual Advanced Placement Student Art show. Student artwork, from drawings and paintings to sculptures, are on display for the community.
Blood drive
Every year, Tremper Student Government organizes the biggest student-led blood drive in WisconsinWisconsin
Wisconsin is a U.S. state located in the north-central United States and is part of the Midwest. It is bordered by Minnesota to the west, Iowa to the southwest, Illinois to the south, Lake Michigan to the east, Michigan to the northeast, and Lake Superior to the north. Wisconsin's capital is...
, and likely the nation. The Blood Centers of Southeast Wisconsin have verified its number one standing. They recruit approximately 2000 donors, and historically expect about a 50% turnout. The total capacity of the blood drive is about 800 donors; Some donors are turned away because for various reasons they are not eligible to donate. The blood drive gets enormous community support from blood centers throughout southeast Wisconsin, who close down to send support staff and equipment to the school site.
Teams
- Bowling-Varsity girls, First Place, Regional level, beating out Park Varsity Boys
- Cross Country
- Football
- Wrestling
- Hockey
- Baseball
- Softball
- Girls' Gymnastics
- Boys' Basketball
- Girls' Basketball
- Boys' Golf
- Girls' Golf
- Boys' Soccer
- Girls' Soccer
- Boys' Swimming
- Girls' Swimming
- Boys' Tennis
- Girls' Tennis
- Boys' Track
- Girls' Track
- Boys' Volleyball
- Girls' Volleyball-2008 Division 1 State Champions
- Cheerleading
- Dance Team
Tennis
Tremper tennis teams play in the "SEC conference". The tennis teams at Tremper excel, with the girls team consistently in the top half of their sectional and the boys team has ranked in the top 10 in the state. In 2010 the boys' team were both 2010 Conference Champions and the 2010 Sectional Champions.Clubs and activities
- Academic Skills Challenge,
- Art Club,
- Band of the Black Watch
- Bible Club
- Class Advisors
- Classic (Yearbook)
- Cultural Awareness
- Tremper Marketing Group
- Drama
- Environmental Club
- Fellowship of Christian Athletes
- Fencing Club
- Freshmen Transition Coaches
- FBLA
- Gay Straight Alliance
- German Club
- Golden Strings
- Hip-Hop Dancers (Troupe Tremper)
- International Club
- International Thespian Society
- Japan Club
- Jazz Bands
- Latinos in Action
- Madrigal Singers
- National Honor Society
- Octagon Club
- Peer Helpers
- Ping Pong Club
- Poetry Club *Point of View (Movie Club)
- Powder Puff Football
- Quill & Scroll
- Renaissance
- Sign Language
- Simply Exstamptional
- Skiing & Snow Boarding Club
- Stepping Stones
- Student Government
- Student Walking Club
- SADD
- Sub Deb
- Tempest (School Newspaper)
- Travel Club
- Tremper Television
- Varsity Club
- Wisconsin Lung Association Students Teaching Students
- YAHOO
- Ye Olde English Christmasse Feaste
School spirit song
For Tremper High School, Alma Mater,and the honor of her name.
Her sons shall raise with loyal praise,
the glory of her fame.
For Tremper High School, Alma Mater,
fight on forever true.
Hearts once in tune beneath the red and blue,
forever she will win.
External links
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