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

, ,
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
SuperintendentGrant Fawthrop
Area trusteeJenny Chen
School number947792
PrincipalDaniel Gillis
Grades9-12, offers AP level subjects
Enrolment823[1] (October 2021)
LanguageEnglish
Colour(s)    Black and Yellow
MascotTiger
NewspaperEye of the Tiger
Websitewww.yrdsb.ca/schools/thornhill.ss
Last updated: August 2022

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 a publication[2] with a reach of nearly 2000 staff, students, and community members.

Sports teams

Sports teams at Thornhill Secondary School include:

  • Badminton
  • Baseball
  • Basketball
  • Soccer
  • Ultimate Frisbee
  • Volleyball
  • Track and Field
  • Cross Country
  • Girls Field Hockey
  • Golf
  • Ice Hockey
  • Skiing
  • Rowing

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

Music

Film & Television

Sports

Other

See also

References

  1. "York Region District School Board - Monthly Enrolment Report" (PDF). York Region District School Board. 4 November 2021. Retrieved 20 August 2022.
  2. http://www.yrdsb.edu.on.ca/pdfs/a/agenda/mp/bd100927/yrdsb-bd100927-p1-3.pdf
  3. Joseph, Simone (2014-08-17). "Markham shows its jazzy side with big turnout at music fest". Toronto.com. Retrieved 2021-01-31.
  4. "Toronto Mike'd Podcast". Martha and the Muffins - Toronto Mike'd Podcast Episode 1055
  5. "TIFF's Artistic Director & Co-Head, Cameron Bailey". NUVO. Retrieved 2021-01-31.
  6. 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.
  7. "Stefan Nastic - Men's Basketball". Stanford University Athletics. Retrieved 2021-01-31.
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