Tampa Preparatory School is a 6–12 private,

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middle and high

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in Tampa,

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, United States. It was established in 1974. The school is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools and the Florida Council of Independent Schools, and is a member of the

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, the College Board, the Secondary School Admissions Test Board, the

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, the Southern Association of College Admissions Counseling, and the

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History

Tampa Preparatory School was established in 1974, with George Wolfenden as Headmaster. In 1991 seventh and eighth grades were added and in 1997 the school began offering classes for the 6th grade. In 2002 the school moved to its new site across the street from the

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, whose campus it once shared.

Campus

The school's campus includes a school complex including a sports complex. Both the Middle and Upper Schools feature Active Learning Environments (ALEs). The Peifer Library houses over 12,000 books and periodicals. Tampa Preparatory School opened a new Student Center in January 2013.

Athletics

Tampa Prep is a member of the

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and fields teams in sports including lacrosse, baseball, bowling, cross-country, swimming and diving, crew, volleyball, soccer, basketball, track and field, golf, tennis, wrestling, and softball. Tampa Prep also partakes in an annual event against rival Berkeley Preparatory School called th
''Headmaster's Challenge''
taking place every year during the winter athletic season. This event includes sports such as basketball, soccer, and wrestling.

Notable alumni

* Jay Bowie, professional basketball player * Chris Colwill, U.S. Olympic diver * Casey Sanders, professional basketball player *

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, professional soccer player

References

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