John H. Pitman High School | |
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2525 W Christoffersen Parkway , | |
| Information | |
| Type | Public |
| Motto | "Never Settle, Never Quit… Roll Pride." |
| Established | 2002 |
| Principal | Janine Arakelian |
| Teaching staff | 92.60 (FTE)[1] |
| Number of students | 1,982 (2023-2024)[2] |
| Student to teacher ratio | 21.40[1] |
| Campus | Suburban, 45 acres (180,000 m2) |
| Colors | Dark Green andSilver |
| Athletics conference | Central California Athletic League |
| Mascot | Rolling PridePride |
| Rival | Turlock High School |
| Newspaper | The Roaring Times |
| Website | [1] |
John H. Pitman High School, colloquiallyPitman High School (PHS), is the second comprehensivehigh school located inTurlock, in the heart of the northernSan Joaquin Valley in theU.S. state ofCalifornia. It is situated in a transitional agrarian/suburban community and serves most of the northern part of Turlock, as well as the nearbyCDP ofKeyes. John H. Pitman consists of a 45-acre campus built alongside a suburban housing, placed between W Christoffersen Pkwy and N Kilroy Rd. John H. Pitman is ranked #4,120 in the country and #618 in the state[3]
The establishment of a new high school inTurlock, California, began in 1979 in response to projections indicating significant development and population growth, prompting efforts to address overcrowding within the existing educational infrastructure.
Throughout the 1990s,Turlock High School faced challenges related to overcrowding. Recognizing the need for a solution, steps were taken to establish a new high school capable of accommodating the growing student population. In 1998, the Turlock community approved a bond measure, facilitating the development and construction of a new educational facility. Named after John H. Pitman, a prominent teacher and principal from Turlock High School, the new school was located at a chosen site.[4]
Ground was broken for the construction project in late 1997. Despite budget constraints, construction progressed to alleviate overcrowding at Turlock High School.Darden Architects, based in Fresno, California, oversaw the architectural design of John H. Pitman High School, drawing on their experience with similar projects in the region.
The completion of the project was celebrated during a dedication ceremony on Saturday, August 10, 2002, attended by over 1,000 students eager to begin their educational journey at John H. Pitman High School. The ceremony included remarks from Superintendent William H. Gibson and Principal Rod Hollars, who welcomed each new student individually. Superintendent Gibson expressed satisfaction with the efficient management of the construction within the allocated budget and its early completion ahead of the scheduled school opening.[4]
The development of Pitman High School, introduced in 2002, was built without the intentions to house a stadium, alternatively sharingTurlock High School'sJoe Debely Field. With further developments of the school coming to completion, notably TID's integration of lighting,[11] Turlock Lions Club and their scoreboard,[12] as well as 2019's addition of an all surfaceTrack and field renovation +AstroTurfAmerican football field[5] further pushes the current motive to bring a home to the Pride's campus. The surrounding towns (or communities), such asHilmar, California,Modesto, California, andCeres, California currently have or have planned construction of their own independent fields and stadiums based in their surrounding campus.Modesto City Schools released a goal towards a project that would set a date on constructing a stadium in almost every High School by 2038, which was passed by voters in 2022 and was named Bond Measures L.[13]
Pitman High School provides a diverse range of seasonal sports opportunities such as :
Pitman High School is a member of theCentral California Athletic League, which includes schools across the Modesto Metropolitan Area such asJames C. Enochs High School,Joseph Gregori High School,Thomas Downey High School,Modesto High School, andTurlock High School.
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