Tenoroc High School

Tenoroc High School (THS) is a public secondary school in Lakeland, Florida. The current principal is Jason Looney, and is assisted by four Assistant principals, Bradley Hardesty, Haley Mason, Summer Fisher and Brandi Blanchard. The School Board of Polk County established Tenoroc to relieve overcrowding problems at Lakeland High School, Lake Gibson High School, Auburndale High School, and Lake Region High School. It is also one of the more technologically advanced schools owned by the School Board of Polk County and hosts a specialized learning center known as "Power Academy." Power Academy is a 4-year training program for students intending to be employed at Lakeland Electric, Polk County's municipal utility company.

Establishment

Tenoroc High School was established in mid-2008. Ernest Joe, Jr., the former principal of Auburndale High School, opened THS in the Summer of 2008; however, the official opening ceremonies were not held until later in the year. The school colors were decided by student referendum in early 2008. Students were also involved in choosing the school's mascot, the Titan. Principal Joe made popular, the phrase "the 'Roc" in referring to the actual school.

Dedications

Students are encouraged to dedicate their feelings for or against the school in poetic ways, as opposed to prose.

Words and Music by Jim Parker, 2008:

"Oh Tenoroc we hold you dear.
Singing thy praises throughout the years.
Titans forever we stand upon the 'Roc.
Keeping you ever at the top.
Long may Thy triumphs ring in our heart.
Our loyalty will never depart.
Faithful we'll stay to the purple and gray.
We love you Tenoroc."

This has become Tenoroc's Alma Mater.

External links

• Tenoroc High School website
• Polk County Public Schools