Thibodaux High School
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| Thibodaux High School | |
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| Address | |
| 1355 Tiger Drive Thibodaux, Louisiana 70301 United States |
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| Information | |
| School type | Public high school |
| Motto | One Among Many |
| School district | Lafourche Parish Public Schools |
| Superintendent | Jo Ann Matthews |
| Principal | Glenn Haydel |
| Faculty | 82.72 (FTE) |
| Grades | 9–12 |
| Enrollment | 1430 (2012-2013) |
| Student to teacher ratio | 17.29 |
| Color(s) | Purple & Gold |
| Nickname | Tigers |
| Rivals | E.D. White Catholic Central Lafourche South Lafourche Terrebonne |
| Yearbook | ROAR |
| Website | School website |
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Thibodaux High School (THS) is a public high school serving students in grades 9–12 in Thibodaux, Louisiana, USA about 75 miles southwest of New Orleans. It is one of three high schools in the Lafourche Parish Public Schools.[3]
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History
The school was established in the late 19th century or early 20th century at the site that is currently Thibodaux Elementary School. Later it moved a block away to the current site of East Thibodaux Middle School. In 1967, the student body was moved to the current location at the corner of Talbot Ave. and Tiger Dr. In 2002, 9th grade students were added to the campus.
Performance
Thibodaux was among state's top 10% in student improvement in 2013,[4] and students' ACT scores averaged 18, below the state average of 20.[5]
Notable alumni
- Eric Andolsek, offensive lineman for LSU Tigers and the NFL's Detroit Lions
- Kody Chamberlain, a comic book creator
- Charles deGravelles, 1930 alumnus, former state chairman of the Louisiana Republican Party
- Drew Granier, baseball player[6]
- Damian Johnson, small forward for the Heatdevils (Japanese basketball).
- Jerome "Dee" Richard, 1973 alumnus, current member of the Louisiana House of Representatives from Lafourche Parish, one of only two Independents in the chamber[7]
- Greg Robinson, offensive lineman for the St. Louis Rams. Played collegiately for Auburn University.
- Scott Sanders, Former MLB player (San Diego Padres, Detroit Tigers, Seattle Mariners, Chicago Cubs)
Extracurriculars
Athletics
The school competes interscholastically in several sports, including:[8]
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- Baseball
- Basketball
- Cheerleading
- Cross Country
- Dance Team (Tigerettes)
- Football
- Golf
- Softball
- Swimming
- Tennis
- Track and Field
- Volleyball
Thibodaux High won a football state championship in 1991.[citation needed]
Clubs and organizations
The school offers several clubs for students.[9]
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References
- ↑ Lafourche Parish Public Schools - Thibodaux High School
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- ↑ Lafourche Parish Public Schools - List of Schools
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