Tatnall School facts for kids
Quick facts for kids The Tatnall School |
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1501 Barley Mill Rd
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19807
United States
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| Coordinates | 39°46′07″N 75°37′02″W / 39.7686°N 75.6173°W |
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| Type | Nonprofit, college-prep day school |
| Motto | Omnia in Caritate (All things in love) |
| Established | 1930 |
| Founder | Frances D. S. Tatnall |
| CEEB code | 080200 |
| Head of school | Andrew D. Martire, Ed.D. |
| Grades | PK2–12 |
| Enrollment | Grades PK2 through Grade 12 (600 combined gender) |
| Campus size | 110 acres |
| Color(s) | Black and gold |
| Athletics | The Hornets |
| Mascot | Hornet |
| Accreditation | Middle States |
| Yearbook | The Triangle |
The Tatnall School is a private school in New Castle County, Delaware. It helps students get ready for college. The school is located near Wilmington, Delaware, and has a large campus.
Tatnall School teaches students from two years old all the way up to 12th grade. It was started in 1930 by Frances Dorr Swift Tatnall. At first, it was only for girls and was in downtown Wilmington, Delaware. In 1952, the school moved to its current location. That same year, boys also started to attend Tatnall. The school's mascot is the hornet, and its motto is "Omnia in caritate," which means "all things in love."
Arts and Creativity
Tatnall School has many programs for visual and performing arts. Students can learn photography, drawing, and play musical instruments or sing. In September 2007, the school opened its Laird Performing Arts Center. This center is very big, with a theater that can seat 471 people.
The arts program at Tatnall puts on an annual Showcase. This show features students from the advanced theater class. A famous former teacher, Wilson Somers, taught at Tatnall. He is a composer and performer who won an Emmy award in 2000. Students at the school are required to take art classes. They have won many state awards for their artistic talents over the years.
A Special Visitor
In 2008, The Tatnall School was used as a place for people to vote in the United States presidential election. Senator Joe Biden, who lived near the school, cast his vote in the school's main lobby. Some of Joe Biden's grandchildren also attended Tatnall School.
Famous Graduates
Many people who went to The Tatnall School have become successful in different fields. Here are a few examples:
- Zach Baylin – An American screenwriter who writes movies.
- Scott Beale – He worked as an Associate Director for Global Operations at the Peace Corps.
- Jake Bergey – A professional American lacrosse player.
- Timothy Huang – A talented playwright, actor, composer, and lyricist.
- Wayne Kimmel – An American venture capitalist who invests in new businesses.
- Margaret H. Marshall – She was the 24th chief justice of the highest court in Massachusetts.
- Miriam E. Nelson – A New York Times bestselling author.
- Hallie Olivere Biden – A school counselor.
- Sam Parsons – A professional runner for Adidas.
- Mick Purzycki – The CEO of Jerry Media.
- Ti West – An American horror film director.
External links
- The Tatnall School Official Website: https://www.tatnall.org/
