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{{Infobox school
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|name = Tallwood High School
| name = Tallwood High School
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|motto = The mission of the Virginia Beach City Public Schools, in partnership with our entire community, is to ensure that each student is empowered with the knowledge and skills necessary to meet the challenges of the future.
|streetaddress = 1668 Kempsville Road
| streetaddress = 1668 Kempsville Road
|city = [[Virginia Beach, Virginia|Virginia Beach]]
| city = [[Virginia Beach, Virginia|Virginia Beach]]
|state = [[Virginia]]
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|url = [http://www.tallwoodhs.vbschools.com/ Official site]
| url = [http://www.tallwoodhs.vbschools.com/ Official site]
|district = [[Virginia Beach City Public Schools]]
| district = [[Virginia Beach City Public Schools]]
|superintendent = Dr. Aaron C. Spence
| superintendent = Aaron C. Spence
|principal = Dr. James Avila
| principal = Ryan O'Meara
|staff = 187
| staff = 187
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|enrollment = 1,937<ref>{{cite web|url=https://nces.ed.gov/ccd/schoolsearch/school_detail.asp?Search=1&DistrictID=5103840&SchoolPageNum=5&ID=510384000434|title=Tallwood High |publisher=|accessdate=September 23, 2017}}</ref>
| enrollment = 1,835<ref>{{cite web|url=https://nces.ed.gov/ccd/schoolsearch/school_detail.asp?Search=1&DistrictID=5103840&SchoolPageNum=5&ID=510384000434|title=Tallwood High |publisher=|accessdate=July 27, 2023}}</ref>
|enrollment_as_of = 2017-18
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'''Tallwood High School''' is a [[secondary school]] in southwest [[Virginia Beach, Virginia|Virginia Beach]], [[Virginia]]. It was built on the site of an old colonial plantation whose manor house was Tallwood, hence the name of the school. Tallwood was remodeled during 2004-2005.
'''Tallwood High School''' is a [[secondary school]] in southwest [[Virginia Beach, Virginia|Virginia Beach]], [[Virginia]]. It was built on the site of an old colonial plantation whose manor house was Tallwood, hence the name of the school. Tallwood was remodeled during 2004–2005.


One of the school's most remarkable features is the Global Studies and World Languages Academy. It's one of several [[magnet school|magnet programs]] in Virginia Beach. Students throughout the city interested in a studying global issues and foreign languages can apply.
One of the school's most remarkable features is the Global Studies and World Languages Academy. It's one of several [[magnet school|magnet programs]] in Virginia Beach. Students throughout the city interested in studying global issues and foreign languages can apply.


==Debate==
==Debate==
Members of Tallwood's Debate team won the VHSL State Championships in AAA in 2000, 2001, 2003, and 2004. Deborah Plummer served as head coach of Tallwood's Debate team until 2007.
In 2000, 2001, 2003, and 2004, members of Tallwood's Debate team won the VHSL State Championships in AAA. Deborah Plummer served as head coach of Tallwood's Debate team until 2007.


In the 1999-2000 VHSL State Debate Tournament, Tallwood's Four Person Policy Debate squad clinched the AAA championship. This win represented the first VHSL State Championship in the history of Tallwood High School's academic and athletic competitions. In the 2000-2001 VHSL State Debate Tournament, Tallwood's Four Person Policy Debate squad achieved a repeat AAA championship.
In the 1999-2000 VHSL State Debate Tournament, Tallwood's Four Person Policy Debate squad clinched the AAA championship. This win represented the first VHSL State Championship in the history of Tallwood High School's academic and athletic competitions. In the 2000-2001 VHSL State Debate Tournament, Tallwood's Four Person Policy Debate squad achieved a repeat AAA championship.
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==Sports==
==Sports==
In 2005, Tallwood's Boys Volleyball Team was named Beach District Champion 7 out of the past 8 years with a state championship in 2004. They were regional champions 1998, 2000, 2002, 2004, 2005.
In 2005, Tallwood's Boys Volleyball Team was named Beach District Champion 7 out of the past 8 years with a state championship in 2004. They were regional champions in 1998, 2000, 2002, 2004, 2005.


In 2006, Tallwood's Boys Basketball team became the Beach Regular Season Champion, Eastern Region Champions, as well as becoming State Semifinalist. In 2007 the team repeated as the Regular Season Beach District champs.
In 2006, Tallwood's Boys Basketball team became the Beach Regular Season Champion, Eastern Region Champions, as well as becoming State Semifinalist. In 2007, the team repeated as the Regular Season Beach District champs.


In 1998 the Tallwood Football team went 12-1 and won the District and Regional Championship. They ended up losing to Varina High School in the State semi-finals.
In 1998, the Tallwood Football team went 12-1 and won the District and Regional Championship. They ended up losing to Varina High School in the State semi-finals.


Johnathan Dunn joined the NFL in 2005. In the summer of 2010, Dunn came back to coach Tallwood.
[[Jon Dunn (American football)|Jon Dunn]] joined the NFL in 2005. In the summer of 2010, Dunn came back to coach Tallwood.

==Notable alumni==
*[[Jon Dunn (American football)|Jon Dunn]], former football offensive tackle
* [[Michael Feggans]], Virginia state delegate
*[[Chad Hartigan]], film director


==See also==
==See also==

Revision as of 01:13, 1 April 2024

Tallwood High School
Address
Map
1668 Kempsville Road

Virginia Beach
,
Virginia
23464

Vereinigte Staaten
Coordinates36°47′7.3″N 76°10′56.6″W / 36.785361°N 76.182389°W / 36.785361; -76.182389
Information
School typePublic, high school
Gegründet1992
School districtVirginia Beach City Public Schools
SuperintendentAaron C. Spence
DirektorinRyan O'Meara
Staff187
Teaching staff115.70 (FTE)
Grades9-12
Enrollment1,835[1] (2021-22)
Student to teacher ratio15.86
SpracheEnglisch
Color(s)        Purple, Gold, White, and Silver
Athletics conferenceVirginia High School League
Beach District
Eastern Region
MascotLions
WebsiteOfficial site

Tallwood High School is a secondary school in southwest Virginia Beach, Virginia. It was built on the site of an old colonial plantation whose manor house was Tallwood, hence the name of the school. Tallwood was remodeled during 2004–2005.

One of the school's most remarkable features is the Global Studies and World Languages Academy. It's one of several magnet programs in Virginia Beach. Students throughout the city interested in studying global issues and foreign languages can apply.

Debate

In 2000, 2001, 2003, and 2004, members of Tallwood's Debate team won the VHSL State Championships in AAA. Deborah Plummer served as head coach of Tallwood's Debate team until 2007.

In the 1999-2000 VHSL State Debate Tournament, Tallwood's Four Person Policy Debate squad clinched the AAA championship. This win represented the first VHSL State Championship in the history of Tallwood High School's academic and athletic competitions. In the 2000-2001 VHSL State Debate Tournament, Tallwood's Four Person Policy Debate squad achieved a repeat AAA championship.

In the 2001-2002 VHSL State Debate Tournament, Tallwood's Affirmative Policy Debate team competed in the AAA group and was awarded the first place speaker award after receiving first-place team awards at District and Regional tournaments.

In the 2002-2003 VHSL State Debate Tournament, Tallwood achieved its third State Championship. In the 2003-2004 VHSL State Debate Tournament, Tallwood achieved its fourth State Championship.

In the 2004-2005 VHSL State Debate Tournament, Tallwood debaters were awarded second-place in the AAA group. In the 2006-2007 VHSL State Debate tournament, this squad returned for another second-place team award.

Sports

In 2005, Tallwood's Boys Volleyball Team was named Beach District Champion 7 out of the past 8 years with a state championship in 2004. They were regional champions in 1998, 2000, 2002, 2004, 2005.

In 2006, Tallwood's Boys Basketball team became the Beach Regular Season Champion, Eastern Region Champions, as well as becoming State Semifinalist. In 2007, the team repeated as the Regular Season Beach District champs.

In 1998, the Tallwood Football team went 12-1 and won the District and Regional Championship. They ended up losing to Varina High School in the State semi-finals.

Jon Dunn joined the NFL in 2005. In the summer of 2010, Dunn came back to coach Tallwood.

Notable alumni

See also

References

  1. ^ "Tallwood High". Retrieved July 27, 2023.
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