Thornhill Secondary School

Thornhill Secondary School (TSS) is a secondary school in Thornhill, Ontario, Canada. Founded in 1955, the school is administered by the York Region District School Board system.

Thornhill Secondary School
Address
167 Dudley Avenue

Thornhill
,
Ontario
,
L3T 2E5

Canada
Coordinates43°48′35″N 79°25′13″W
Information
School typeHigh school
MottoPost Proelium Praemium -
"After the Struggle, the Reward"
Religious affiliation(s)Secular
Founded1954
School boardYork Region District School Board
SuperintendentGillian Gibbons
Area trusteeDavid Sherman
School number947792
PrincipalDebbie Ziegler
Grades9-12, offers AP level subjects
Enrollment1054[1] (October 2013)
LanguageEnglish
Colour(s)Black and Yellow
MascotTiger
NewspaperEye of the Tiger
Websitewww.yrdsb.ca/schools/thornhill.ss
Last updated: September 2014

History

Originally it served as an elementary school, but in 1956 it opened as a full-time high school with 600 students. The TSS library was established in 1960 and renovated in 2007. In 1962, the school increased its classrooms from 30 to 47 and added 32 members to its original faculty of 29.

By 1962, 1090 students were enrolled. A technical and commercial wing was built in 1961. In 1976, the school undertook a major renovation. That same year, the drama program started and the music program expanded. In 1999, an expanded science wing was constructed to accommodate an overflow of students. A new library and school hallway connecting science to the technologies and music was completed in June 2007.

Student life

The Thornhill Secondary School TSS senior boys' basketball team has competed at OFSAA numerous times. The school's DECA Chapter has historically sent from one to fifteen delegates to DECA's International Career Development Conferences each year, held in major US cities. The school newspaper the Eye of the Tiger is an award-winning publication[2] with a reach of nearly 2000 staff, students, and community members. Thornhill Debaters have placed first, and in the top 10, at most major university-level tournaments in Ontario and Quebec, and in the National Championships.

Sports Teams

Sports teams at Thornhill Secondary School include:

  • Badminton
  • Baseball
  • Basketball
  • Soccer
  • Ultimate Frisbee
  • Volleyball
  • Track and Field
  • Cross Country
  • Girls Field Hockey
  • Tennis

Thornhill Secondary School Alumni Association (TSSAA)

Following the school's 50th anniversary in 2004, the Thornhill Secondary School Alumni Association (TSSAA) was established to keep students in touch with each other and with the school and community. The TSSAA holds an annual Half Century Club Luncheon which recognizes students who began at Thornhill fifty years prior. The TSSAA is also active within the school, sponsoring numerous awards for both graduating and non-graduating students.

Notable alumni

See also

References
  1. "York Region District School Board - Monthly Enrolment Report" (PDF). York Region District School Board. 12 December 2013. Retrieved 10 September 2014.
  2. http://www.yrdsb.edu.on.ca/pdfs/a/agenda/mp/bd100927/yrdsb-bd100927-p1-3.pdf
  3. Gordon, Mia (May 19, 2016). "Destined for Greatness: Growing up on the court with Milos Raonic". TSN. Archived from the original on May 20, 2016. Retrieved May 20, 2016.
  4. Joseph, Simone (2014-08-17). "Markham shows its jazzy side with big turnout at music fest". Toronto.com. Retrieved 2021-01-31.
  5. "Stefan Nastic - Men's Basketball". Stanford University Athletics. Retrieved 2021-01-31.
  6. "TIFF's Artistic Director & Co-Head, Cameron Bailey". NUVO. Retrieved 2021-01-31.
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