Jefferson High School (Indiana)
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Jefferson High School (often referred to as "Lafayette Jefferson" or "Lafayette Jeff") is a high school
located in Lafayette, Indiana
, and administered by the Lafayette School Corporation
. Its mascot is the Broncho
and its school colors are red and black.
By the early 1960s, Lafayette's growing population prompted the board to consider either expanding the current school building or constructing a new facility. In 1965 they settled on the latter, and in 1966 a 43 acres (174,015 m²) section of land around the Pythian Home on South 18th Street was purchased to accommodate the project. The new Jefferson High School was dedicated May 24, 1970. The old Jeff building on North Ninth Street served from 1970 to 1982 as Tippecanoe Junior High School (Chargers) and was later occupied by Ivy Tech Community College
; most recently it has been converted to apartments for the elderly.
Among Jefferson High School's programs are JEFF 92 (WJEF)
, a student-operated radio station broadcasting since 1972, and the Lafayette Jefferson Marching Band, conducted by Tom Barker, Bruce Knepper, Jeff Parthun and John Eifler, as well as notable show choirs, such as The First Edition the top mixed show group, which is known throughout the world for it performance, and the uprising Expressions unisex show choir. Along with the competitive show choirs its top ranked concert choir Varsity Singers recently were placed fourth in the state competition. The band competes around the state during the regular season and travels across the country for special performances, including the 1988 Winter Olympics in Calgary, Canada. The yearbook (The Nautilus) and the newspaper (The Booster) have both won numerous awards for their integrety and achievements in the journalistic world. The school also jointly operates with Purdue University the ESports@Jeff
program to provide videos, statistics and other content wirelessly during athletic events, and operates STRIVE, a community service organization that helps Make a Wish Foundation, Habitat for Humanity and other charitable groups.
Scheumann Stadium, a multipurpose football/track/soccer facility, opened in 2004. Construction on the Rohrman Center for the Performing Arts completed in 2010 and includes additional practice and performance rooms for the school's bands and choirs.
Faculty
Jefferson High School
Jefferson High School may refer to one of several high schools in the United States:* Jefferson High School * Jefferson High School * Jefferson High School...
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Jefferson High School (often referred to as "Lafayette Jefferson" or "Lafayette Jeff") is a high school
High school
High school is a term used in parts of the English speaking world to describe institutions which provide all or part of secondary education. The term is often incorporated into the name of such institutions....
located in Lafayette, Indiana
Lafayette, Indiana
Lafayette is a city in and the county seat of Tippecanoe County, Indiana, United States, northwest of Indianapolis. As of the 2010 census, the city had a total population of 67,140. West Lafayette, on the other side of the Wabash River, is home to Purdue University, which has a large impact on...
, and administered by the Lafayette School Corporation
Lafayette School Corporation
The Lafayette School Corporation administers one high school, two middle schools and seven elementary schools in Lafayette, Indiana. Its administrative offices are at 2300 Cason Street in Lafayette, Indiana.-History of the Lafayette School Corporation:...
. Its mascot is the Broncho
Bronco
Bronco, or bronc is a term used in the United States, northern Mexico and Canada to refer to an untrained horse or one that habitually bucks. It may refer to a feral horse that has lived in the wild its entire life, but is also used to refer to domestic horses not yet fully trained to saddle, and...
and its school colors are red and black.
History
In a meeting held February 10, 1910, Lafayette's school board decided to proceed with construction of a new school to replace the aging and inadequate Lafayette High School at Sixth and Columbia. The new school, a three-story brick building to be named Jefferson High School, was erected in the block between Ninth, Tenth, Elizabeth and Cincinnati Streets. Jefferson opened its doors to students in January 1912 and was formally dedicated April 2. The old high school building at Sixth and Columbia became a vocational school, with classes beginning July 1, 1913.By the early 1960s, Lafayette's growing population prompted the board to consider either expanding the current school building or constructing a new facility. In 1965 they settled on the latter, and in 1966 a 43 acres (174,015 m²) section of land around the Pythian Home on South 18th Street was purchased to accommodate the project. The new Jefferson High School was dedicated May 24, 1970. The old Jeff building on North Ninth Street served from 1970 to 1982 as Tippecanoe Junior High School (Chargers) and was later occupied by Ivy Tech Community College
Ivy Tech Community College of Indiana
Ivy Tech Community College of Indiana is Indiana's community college system, encompassing 24 campuses in 14 regions. The community college system now has more than 165,000 students...
; most recently it has been converted to apartments for the elderly.
Among Jefferson High School's programs are JEFF 92 (WJEF)
WJEF
WJEF is a non-commercial radio station licensed to the Lafayette School Corporation in Lafayette, Indiana. It is located at 91.9 MHz on the FM dial. WJEF broadcasts in stereo at an effective radiated power of 250 watts. The station's studio and offices are located at Jefferson High School's...
, a student-operated radio station broadcasting since 1972, and the Lafayette Jefferson Marching Band, conducted by Tom Barker, Bruce Knepper, Jeff Parthun and John Eifler, as well as notable show choirs, such as The First Edition the top mixed show group, which is known throughout the world for it performance, and the uprising Expressions unisex show choir. Along with the competitive show choirs its top ranked concert choir Varsity Singers recently were placed fourth in the state competition. The band competes around the state during the regular season and travels across the country for special performances, including the 1988 Winter Olympics in Calgary, Canada. The yearbook (The Nautilus) and the newspaper (The Booster) have both won numerous awards for their integrety and achievements in the journalistic world. The school also jointly operates with Purdue University the ESports@Jeff
ESports@Jeff
eSports@Jeff is a joint venture between Purdue University and Lafayette Jefferson High School in Lafayette, IN to bring web based content of sports games to fans...
program to provide videos, statistics and other content wirelessly during athletic events, and operates STRIVE, a community service organization that helps Make a Wish Foundation, Habitat for Humanity and other charitable groups.
Scheumann Stadium, a multipurpose football/track/soccer facility, opened in 2004. Construction on the Rohrman Center for the Performing Arts completed in 2010 and includes additional practice and performance rooms for the school's bands and choirs.
Notable people
Alumni- William AfflisWilliam AfflisWilliam Fritz Afflis , best known as Dick the Bruiser, was an American football player and professional wrestler.-Early life:...
, football player, Green Bay PackersGreen Bay PackersThe Green Bay Packers are an American football team based in Green Bay, Wisconsin. They are members of the North Division of the National Football Conference in the National Football League . The Packers are the current NFL champions...
, and professional wrestler known as Dick the Bruiser - Dustin KellerDustin Keller-New York Jets:Keller was drafted by the New York Jets 30th overall in the 2008 NFL Draft. Keller was slowly phased into the offense and eventually finished with productive numbers in part of the presence of the veteran Brett Favre. Keller finished a strong rookie season with 48 receptions, 535...
, football player, New York JetsNew York JetsThe New York Jets are a professional football team headquartered in Florham Park, New Jersey, representing the New York metropolitan area. The team is a member of the Eastern Division of the American Football Conference in the National Football League... - Chukie NwokorieChukie NwokorieChijioke "Chukie" Obinna Nwokorie is a former American football offensive lineman and defensive lineman.-Early years:Chukie Nwokorie was adopted as a teenager by John and Patricia Stephenson of Lafayette, Indiana after his birth father departed for Nigeria and his birth mother proved unable to...
, football player, Indianapolis ColtsIndianapolis ColtsThe Indianapolis Colts are a professional American football team based in Indianapolis. They are currently members of the South Division of the American Football Conference in the National Football League ....
and Green Bay PackersGreen Bay PackersThe Green Bay Packers are an American football team based in Green Bay, Wisconsin. They are members of the North Division of the National Football Conference in the National Football League . The Packers are the current NFL champions... - Axl RoseAxl RoseW. Axl Rose is an American singer-songwriter and musician. He is the lead vocalist and only remaining original member of the hard rock band Guns N' Roses, with whom he enjoyed great success and recognition in the late 1980s and early 1990s, before disappearing from the public eye for several years...
, singer for Guns N' RosesGuns N' RosesGuns N' Roses is an American hard rock band, formed in Hollywood, Los Angeles, California, in 1985. The band has released six studio albums, three EPs, and one live album... - Izzy StradlinIzzy StradlinJeffrey Dean Isbell , known by his stage name Izzy Stradlin, is an American musician and songwriter. He is best known as the co-founder and former rhythm guitarist of the hard rock band Guns N' Roses, which he left at the height of its fame in 1991. Following his departure, he led his own band Izzy...
, original Guns N' RosesGuns N' RosesGuns N' Roses is an American hard rock band, formed in Hollywood, Los Angeles, California, in 1985. The band has released six studio albums, three EPs, and one live album...
rhythm guitarist and backing vocalist) - Brian LambBrian LambBrian Patrick Lamb is the founder and chief executive officer of C-SPAN, a television network dedicated to coverage of government proceedings and public affairs. Born and raised in Lafayette, Indiana, Lamb earned a degree from Purdue University before joining the United States Navy...
, founder of C-SPANC-SPANC-SPAN , an acronym for Cable-Satellite Public Affairs Network, is an American cable television network that offers coverage of federal government proceedings and other public affairs programming via its three television channels , one radio station and a group of websites that provide streaming...
Faculty
- Thomas Patrick HustonThomas Patrick HustonThomas Patrick Huston is a writer, published photographer, musician, and award-winning filmmaker. His first documentary was on a controversial subject and presented in an unconventional way, he managed to beat thirty other documentaries, some by established filmmakers, in a contest sponsored by...
, award-winning filmmaker