Spring 2001: Does Capital Punishment Have a Future? Participants Triumph High School - Cheyenne, WY Class: Death Penalty Class Third quarter we began our Current Issuses Death Penalty Class. In this class, we learn about people on death row and the law. Last week we had a guest speaker who faced the death penalty in 1986. There are 11 people enrolled in our class and everyone here loves it! It's a good experience and lots of fun. Triumph has 270 students enrolled. Six unique programs have been designed and implemented to meet the needs of the students: a regular high school program, a Community-Based Occupational Education program (CBOE), Students Taking Responsible Attitude Toward Education program (STRATE), an eighth-grade transition program, an Open Entry-Open Exit program (OE/OE), and the New Dawn program. Some facts about our school are: Opened in fall of 1976 as an alternative High school. 58% of staff hold Masters Degree or higher 12 full time teachers, 4 part time teachers Teacher-student ratio is 1-13 59% report they drop on their own 56% of students were retained 61% say they want to further their education after High School Ethnic Distribution 70% White 22% Hispanic 1% Asian 1% American Indian/Alaskan Native 6% African American Mission Statement Triumph High School is an alternative program of choice an opportunity emphasizing academic excellence by: Learning through "successful togetherness" in a caring family environment. Achieving with honor, pride, and respect. Buliding strong leadership skills. Strengthening the foundation for responsible citizenship. Back to Participants Spring 2001 Summit Home | Learning Links & Readings Student Activities| Participants | Transcripts National Online Youth Summit Home