- Troy High School is a public school situated in Fullerton, California, USA, acclaimed for its Troy Tech and International Baccalaureate programs. As of the 2008-2009 school year, 2850 students attend the school, and the average SAT score of its students was 1784 [3].
- Academics
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In the late 80s and early 90’s, then Principal, Jerry Atkin, was instrumental in developing and implementing a Science and Technology magnet program, known as Troy Tech, for Troy High School.. Troy was one of 27 high schools nationwide honored as a New American High School by former U.S. President Bill Clinton in 2000. It has won first place in the U.S. National Science Olympiad in 1996, 1999, 2000, 2002, 2003, 2006, 2007 and 2008 [4] and has also placed favorably in many other competitions on both the regional and national level, including the American Computer Science League (1st in the nation, 5th overall in 2005). In 2007, Troy's NJROTC program was named the best in Area 11 (60 programs), which is composed of Southern California and Arizona, and 1st best nationally, after a 9th place finish at NJROTC Navy Nationals (top 24 of 618 programs) and a 9th place finish in the nationwide National Academic Exam. Troy's Science Olympiad team has consistently attended nationals for the last 15 years, emerging as national champions in 8 of those 15 competitions. Troy’s Science Bowl Team has placed first and second for four years in the Western Regional Science Bowl sponsored by NASA/JPL and the U.S. Department of Energy. In 2001, the team captured the national second place at the U.S. Dept. of Energy Competition in Washington, D.C. A number of Troy Tech and International Baccalaureate students have received nationally recognized honors, by competing and often placing highly in the prestigious Siemens Westinghouse Competition in Math, Science, and Technology and the Intel Science Talent Search. Troy is also noted as a National Blue Ribbon School of Excellence as well as a California Distinguished School.
- Athletics
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In addition to its academic reputation, Troy is a leader in sports. The Girl's Basketball Team won the state CIF Division II Title in 2003, 2005, and 2006, and has held the CIF Southern Section Division II Title for the past several years [5]. Sports Illustrated ranked the team the #4 program in the country for 2006 [6] and the Los Angeles Times ranked Troy the #5 program in all of Southern California for the second year in a row [7]. Furthermore, Troy has the top Girl's and Boy's Tennis Teams in CIF Southern Section in Division II. The Girl's Team won the CIF Southern Section DII Title in 2001, 2004, and 2005 and have been in the finals every year since 1998 [8]. In addition, the Boy's Tennis Team won the CIF Southern Section DII Title in 2003, 2005, and 2006 and holds several other titles [9]. Many of Troy's other sports programs have found success on the league level and several have advanced far into CIF Southern Section Tournament brackets. Despite the fact that Troy's badminton team was undefeated in league in the 2005-2006 school year and for many years prior, the sport has been canceled.In the 2006-2007 school year the Troy Football team went 12-1 making it the best team in Troy history. It was the best season but they unfortunately lost in the CIF semi-finals. They won League with a 5-0 record beating Fullerton, their cross-town rival, 53-7. Troy's Football coach, Jim Burton, was later featured on ABC7's Sports Zone and honored as a High School Coach of the Week.[10]Troy's volleyball program has also been successful in recent years. The Lady Warriors reachedthe CIF SS semi-finals and won the Freeway League title, going 10-0 in league play in 2008. The Troy Boys Water Polo team won their first Freeway League Championship in 2008 in school history under 9th year head coach Justin Link. The Warriors posted a perfect 10-0 league record and fought their way to the CIF Division 5 Championship game. Junior Josh Stedman led all of Orange County in scoring with 168 goals on the season and was named to the high school All American team. Troy Girls Soccer also won their first CIF championship division three in 2008.
- Extracurricular Activities
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Troy High School has a number of clubs and organizations within the campus. The largest or most notable of these organizations are listed below:
- Navy Junior Reserve Officers' Training Corps
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Recognized as the 2009 "Most Outstanding" (or best) NJROTC program in the nation, Unit Troy is a powerhouse of Area 11 (which includes Arizona, southern and central California). Having competed in the NJROTC National Competition in Pensacola, Florida in 2007, 2008 and 2009, Troy broke into the top 10 in 2009 with an overall finish of 9th out of the 25 schools competing. During the 2009 Navy Nationals, Troy took home 2nd place academic honors, 3rd place in unarmed exhibition, and Troy was named the recipient of the best spirit and sportsmanship trophy. Named "Most Outstanding" (or best) unit of Area 11 for 2007, 2008, and 2009, Troy's program has been ranked in the top 10 nationally since 2007, and in 2009 was selected as the number one unit in the nation by the Navy League, for which the unit was advanced by the Area 11 manager to regimental status. This increase in Unit Troy's size, has allowed for the selected Commanding Officer to be given the highest rank in NJROTC of Cadet Captain. The first Cadet Captain took power at the beginning of the 2009/2010 school year.
- Troy's regiment of 250+ cadets emphasizes citizenship, teamwork and leadership through of combination of classroom academics, physical education, marching, community service and competitions in a wide range of activities. Troy has captured the Area 11 championship (aka Super Bowl) in academics, athletics and marching for 2008 and 2009. Troy also won the inaugural Super Brain Brawl championship for 2009.
- The NJROTC curriculum includes seamanship, oceanography, meteorology, astronomy, navigation, radar, sonar, electronics and leadership. The program plays a vital role on campus and helps students learn to become leaders in their respective fields.
- Best Buddies
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Recognized as an Outstanding Chapter at Best Buddies International’s 16th Annual Student Leadership Conference in 2005, 2006, and 2007.
- Future Business Leaders of America
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The club on campus with the largest number of active members. Led by business systems teacher Heather Lambert, Troy's FBLA is a consistent award-winner in regional, state, and national competitions.
- Ilium
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Award-winning yearbook. The yearbook staff attends various national journalism conferences twice a year, hosted by the Journalism Education Association and the National Scholastic Press Association. In addition to its members winning individual competitions at these conferences, the Ilium has also had many of its yearbooks ranked "Best in Show" at the national level. The 2006-2007 yearbook is also currently being presented by the Walsworth Publishing Company in the Gallery of Excellence and was awarded Best-in-Show at the Fall 2007 JEA/NSPA convention in Philadelphia.
- Key Club
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Key Club, an affiliate of Kiwanis International, was one of the largest community service clubs on campus.
- The Oracle
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Award-winning tri-weekly school newspaper. Awarded in 2003 with the National Scholastic Press Association's Pacemaker and nominated in 2007. The newspaper staff also attends conferences held by the Journalism Education Association and the National Scholastic Press Association once every year in spring.
- Red Cross Club
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Affiliated with The American Red Cross, it is one of the largest service clubs on campus.
- Science Olympiad
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Since its creation in the early 1990s, the Troy Science Olympiad has won 14 state championships in a row and 7 of the last 14 National Science Olympiad competitions. The team holds the record for the most national championships won in a row in Science Olympiad history (2006, 2007, 2008). In 2009, the team placed third at the national competition in Augusta, Georgia. Coached by Kurt Wahl, Daniel Jundanian, Nga Ngo, and other teachers from the Troy science department, members spend time studying and practicing for the various academic and engineering events.
- Science Bowl
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Won the regional Science Bowl competition in 1999, 2000, and 2001. In 1999 and 2000, the team placed 7th nationally. In 2001, the team placed 2nd in the country, narrowly losing to North Hollywood High School in a best-of-three finals. Formerly led by instructor Kurt Wahl, the Troy Science Bowl team currently operates under the instruction of Nga Ngo and Shannon Regli.Troy Ocean Science Bowl, a spinoff of Troy's Science Bowl team, also competes yearly, having placed favorably in the last decade of its existence.
- Model United Nations
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Affiliated with Model United Nations, Troy Model United Nations competes in regional and state competitions.
- Youth Congressional Forum
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Not a club, but a movement, Youth Congressional Forum brings together thinkers from all points on the political spectrum for weekly discussions and monthly debates on current issues.
- School demographics
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The ethnic composition of the student body is:
- 38% Asian
- 28% Caucasian
- 19% Hispanic
- 5% Filipino
- 5% Asian Indian
- 1% African American
- 4% Other (Native American, Pacific Islander, Multiracial).
Source: California Department of Education, Educational Demographics Unit [11]- Standardized testing statistics
- SAT
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- AP/IB
- Number of Advanced Placement Examinations taken in May 2008: 2092 (92% pass rate; California Public HS rank: 3)
- Number of International Baccalaureate Examinations taken in May 2008: 734 (98% pass rate; World IB Rank: 252; U.S. IB Rank: 93; California IB Rank: 22)
- National Merit statistics
- Controversy
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Troy High School has not been immune from controversy, as detailed below:
- Asbestos
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In 2007, high school and district administrators were embroiled in a controversy surrounding the improper removal and handling of asbestos while school was in session. For many years before 2007, officials at the school had denied the existence of asbestos in building materials. This declaration was untrue, and many students in the tightly packed classrooms were chronically exposed to asbestos fibers. In 2007, district administrators began a project to remove 9800 square feet of asbestos from the Troy High School premises. No public notices or posted warnings were issued, and the asbestos removal occurred while school was in session [12]. In one incident, five asbestos-containing bags were left near an intake for the ventilation system feeding the entire school. Numerous individuals at the school later reported respiratory symptoms, and over 80 faculty at the school signed a petition to the district demanding full disclosure of the extent of exposure.
- Oracle controversy
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In December 2004, Ann Long, at the time a Troy student and editor of the Oracle, the school newspaper, wrote an Oracle article that profiled several openly gay students at the school. The article was generally well received by students. However, the school administration initiated disciplinary action against the student, citing school and state education codes that prohibit asking students about their sexual orientation without parental notification. Long claimed she was forced to resign voluntarily or she would be fired from her position as student editor, even though the article had been approved by the newspaper's faculty advisor. Long was supported by the American Civil Liberties Union, as well as the National Center for Lesbian Rights, the Gay-Straight Alliance Network and the California Safe Schools Coalition.
- Notable alumni
- Marc Cherry, television and film producer, executive producer of Desperate Housewives
- Dennis Danell, guitarist of the punk rock band Social Distortion
- Gene Kan, founder of Infrasearch.com and Gnutella pioneer
- Brent Liles, bassist for Social Distortion and Agent Orange
- Scott Miller, drummer for the band Agent Orange
- Mike Ness, lead singer, guitarist and chief song writer of the punk rock band Social Distortion
- Derek O'Brien, drummer for Social Distortion, Agent Orange, and The Adolescents
- Steve Soto, bass player for the punk bands, Agent Orange and the Adolescents
- Steve Trachsel, professional baseball player who is currently a Free Agent after being cut by the Orioles
- External links
- Troy High School website
- Troy High School NJROTC
- Troy High School Library website
- School profile
- GreatSchools.net profile
- Computer Science 2005
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