Wasatch Academy facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Wasatch Academy |
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Anne N. Coltharp Center for Evolving Technologies, November 2009
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120 South 100 West
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| Coordinates | 39°32′40″N 111°27′30″W / 39.54444°N 111.45833°W |
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| Type | Independent, coeducational, and college preparatory school |
| Established | 1875 |
| Founder | Duncan McMillan |
| Head of school | Dr. Anne-Evan Williams |
| Grades | 7-12 |
| Enrollment | 300 |
| Color(s) | Black, orange |
| Mascot | Tiger |
| Accreditation | NAIS, TABS, Cognia, NWAIS |
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Wasatch Academy
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Craighead Humanities Building, June 2009
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| Area | 35 acres (14.2 ha) |
| Built | 1875 |
| Architect | Multiple |
| Architectural style | Bungalow/craftsman, Late Victorian, commercial vernacular |
| NRHP reference No. | 78002690 |
| Added to NRHP | October 2, 1978 |
Wasatch Academy is a special kind of school called an independent, coeducational, and college preparatory boarding school. This means it's a private school where both boys and girls live and study, getting ready for college. It's located in Mount Pleasant, Utah, in the United States. The school was started in 1875 by Reverend Duncan McMillan. He was a Presbyterian minister who came to Utah's Sanpete Valley. He wanted to help people and also improve his health.
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Exploring the Wasatch Academy Campus
Wasatch Academy has many buildings that help students learn and grow. These include the Loftin-Lewis Student Center and the Craighead Humanities Building. There's also the Reemtsma Mathematics and Science Building for science classes. The Coltharp Center for Evolving Technologies focuses on new technologies.
The school has a Studio Arts Center for creative projects. A Multi-Purpose Building holds a gym, a weight room, and a climbing wall. For sports, there's the Joseph R. Loftin Field House and the Brunger-Wilkey Gymnasium. Music students can use the Bernadette and Edward Feeney Music Conservatory. Performances happen at the Tigers Den Performing Arts Center.
Students can also visit the Leonoff Family Learning Center and the Engineering Arts Building. The campus has eight places where students live, called residence halls. There's an administration building, a wellness center, and even a coffee shop run by students.
Global Learning Programs
Wasatch Academy also has special programs with schools in other countries. They have five campuses in China. These programs allow Chinese students to earn two diplomas. They get one from their Chinese high school and one from Wasatch Academy.
The program at Ruian High School was the first of its kind approved by the Chinese Ministry of Education. Other partner schools are in Beijing, Zhejiang, Nanjing, and Kunshan. Overall, Wasatch Academy works with over 18 schools. These partnerships are in countries like China, India, Ecuador, Peru, Japan, and Chile. They offer dual diplomas, student exchanges, and other ways to learn together.
Famous People Who Attended Wasatch Academy
Many interesting people have studied at Wasatch Academy. Here are some of them:
- George L. Bartlett (class of 1942), a United States Marine Corps officer.
- Elisabeth Omilami (class of 1969), known for her work as a human rights activist.
- Everard Bartlett (class of 2004), a former professional basketball player and coach.
- Yousef Bashir (class of 2008), a Palestinian-American author and activist.
- Sonita Alizadeh (class of 2014), a human rights activist and singer.
- Caleb Lohner (class of 2020), a football player for the Denver Broncos.
- Mady Sissoko (class of 2020), a basketball player for the Michigan State Spartans.
- Nolan Hickman (class of 2021), a basketball player for the Gonzaga Bulldogs.
- Roddy Gayle Jr. (class of 2022), a basketball player for the Ohio State Buckeyes.
- Leonard Miller (class of 2022), a basketball player for the Minnesota Timberwolves.
- Collin Murray-Boyles (class of 2023), a basketball player for the South Carolina Gamecocks.
- John Mobley Jr. (class of 2024), a basketball player for the Ohio State Buckeyes.
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