Taft Middle School

Taft Middle School is a historic Oklahoma City school. It is listed on the National Register of Historic Places as Taft Junior High School.[2]

Taft Junior High School
Location2901 NW 23rd. St., Oklahoma City, Oklahoma
Coordinates35°29′38″N 97°33′58″W
Area5 acres (2.0 ha)
Built1931 (1931)
Built byLambert Construction Co.
ArchitectLayton, Hicks & Forsytg
Architectural styleArt Deco
NRHP reference No.07000515[1]
Added to NRHPJune 5, 2007

At 2901 NW 23rd Street, the school's Art Deco-style building was designed by Layton, Hicks & Forsyth and built in 1930.[3] The two-story building includes intricate brickwork, terra cotta, and cast stone adornments as well as friezes. It is constructed of yellow brick.[3]

Royals are the Taft mascot. The school has about 600 students.[4]

Athletics

Women's sports
  • Basketball
  • Cheerleading
  • Cross Country
  • Soccer
  • Softball
  • Track & Field
  • Volleyball

Men's sports
  • Baseball
  • Basketball
  • Cross Country
  • Football
  • Soccer
  • Volleyball
  • Track & Field
  • Wrestling[5]

References
  1. "National Register Information System". National Register of Historic Places. National Park Service. November 2, 2013.
  2. "National Register of Historic Places Inventory/Nomination: Taft Junior High School". National Park Service. Retrieved April 22, 2019. With accompanying pictures
  3. "Art Deco Friezes - Taft Middle School - Oklahoma City, OK - Frieze Art on Waymarking.com". www.waymarking.com.
  4. https://www.zillow.com/oklahoma-county-ok/schools/taft-middle-school-86546/
  5. "Oklahoma City Public". oklahomacityathletics.rankonesport.com.
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