Murray High School (Kentucky)

Murray High School
Address
501 Doran Road
Murray, Kentucky 42071
United States
Information
Type Public
Motto "Once a Tiger always a Tiger"
Established 1872
School district Murray Independent School District
Superintendent Bob Rogers
Principal Teresa Speed
Faculty 43
Grades 9 to 12
Enrollment 477[1] (2015–16)
Campus Small city
Color(s) Black and Traditional Gold         [2]
Slogan Pride, Tradition, Excellence
Athletics 14 varsity teams
Athletics conference KHSAA
Mascot Tigers
Nickname Tigers and Lady Tigers[2]
Website www.murray.kyschools.us/mhs/home.asp

History

Murray High School is a public high school located in Murray, Kentucky. The school currently lies on the corner of Sycamore Street and Doran Road, but it was previously located on the corner of 8th and Main Streets where it had been from 1872 to 1971. The first school was erected by the community, and it was considered the handsomest school structure west of the Tennessee River, i.e., in what is now called the Jackson Purchase.[3] Until 1953, what is now the Murray Middle School building housed all the students in the Murray district, grades 1-12. Murray State University's first classes met on the first floor in the 1920s, and Kentucky's first Head Start was organized in the building in the 1960s. Murray High School ranked number 6 overall in ACT scores in the State of Kentucky in 2009.[4] Murray High School ranked number 11 of 227 in the KY school rankings of 2010–11.[5]

Extracurricular activities

Clubs and organizations

Murray High's chess team has had recent success, claiming the state championship in four out of five years from 2004 to 2008.[6]

Athletics

Murray High Football is well-known across Kentucky to be one of the best in Class AA. Murray High School had undefeated regular seasons in 2009 and 2010. The program has reached the third or fourth round of KHSAA Class AA Playoffs every year since 2009. Prior to moving to Class AA, Murray High School won the Class A state championship in 1961 and 1974.

Band

Murray High's band has arguably been the most successful activity at the school since its inception nearly 90 years ago. In recent years, the band has performed at Carnegie Hall in New York City and at the Meyerson Symphony Center in Dallas. The Murray High Tiger Marching Band is regarded as one of the state's best, and has maintained a tradition of excellence for over 40 years. As a Bands of America Grand National Champion, the Tiger Band has enjoyed more success than most all Kentucky high school marching bands. The band has established itself as a formidable competitor in Kentucky's marching circuit, and is a perennial power in Kentucky's KMEA Class A. The Murray High Tiger Band is currently under the direction of Tim Zeiss and Beth Stribling. An abridged list of notable accomplishments is as follows:

Notable alumni

Historical timeline

References

  1. ↑ "2015–2016 Audited School Enrollments (in alphabetic order)" (PDF). Kentucky High School Athletic Association. Retrieved August 10, 2016.
  2. 1 2 "Murray High School High School Directory Entry - (# 197)". Directory of Member Schools. Kentucky High School Athletic Association. Retrieved August 10, 2016.
  3. ↑ Kentucky, a History of the State, Part II, J.H.Battle, W.H.Perrin, and G.C. Kniffin; F.A. Battey Publishing Co., Louisville, Chicago
  4. ↑ http://www.education.ky.gov/KDE/Administrative+Resources/Testing+and+Reporting+/Reports/2009+ACT+Tested+Juniors.htm.
  5. ↑ http://www.schooldigger.com/go/KY/schoolrank.aspx?level=3
  6. ↑ "Kentucky Chess Association Blue Book". Retrieved 18 June 2011.

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