Memorials, Recognition - Page High School, 50th anniversary -

114th Regular Session (2025-2026) Introduced by Jake McCalmon

HJR 1542 formally honors Page High School’s 50th anniversary, recognizing its history, growth, and achievements in academics, arts, and athletics in Tennessee.

Signed by Senate Speaker

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Purpose

Honor Page High School (Williamson County) on the occasion of its fiftieth anniversary.

Recognize the school’s history, contributions to the community, and continued commitment to excellence in education, athletics, and the arts.

Reflect the General Assembly’s appreciation for institutions that contribute to the state’s educational landscape and community identity.

Key Provisions

A House Joint Resolution (HJR 1542) is introduced to acknowledge Page High School’s 50-year milestone.

The resolution summarizes:

Founding in 1975 in Rudderville, outside Franklin, named after Fred J. Page.
Initial campus on about 40 acres with a construction cost near $3 million.
Evolution from a rural, farming-oriented school to a modern high school serving a growing suburban population.
Ongoing agricultural education programs, including agribusiness and veterinary sciences, and an active FFA.
Renovations and expansions beginning in the 1980s to accommodate growth while preserving ties to rural roots.
Academic excellence, college readiness, and high performance as a top-ranked Tennessee high school.
Athletic success across multiple sports and state championships.
Distinctions in visual arts, theater, band, and choral programs.
The school’s mission: “Patriot Spirit by leading, learning and serving.”

The resolution requests that an appropriate copy be prepared for presentation, with a standard closing clause omitting legislative designation on the final copy.

Who/What Is Affected

Page High School:

Receives formal legislative recognition from the Tennessee General Assembly.
The recognition encompasses historical contributions, current achievements, and ongoing mission.

School administration, faculty, students, alumni, and the local community:

Benefit from heightened visibility and acknowledgment of the school’s role in education and community identity.

Procedural/Timeline Aspects

Status: Filed for introduction on 2026-04-20.

The document is a concurrent memorial (House Joint Resolution) recognizing the milestone.

If enacted, the resolution would be presented as an official expression of state recognition; there are no mandatory policy changes or funding provisions included.

Notable Details

Page High School history highlights:

Founded in the mid-1970s; opened in 1975.
Named after a prominent superintendent, Fred J. Page.
Formerly rural with agricultural education deeply embedded; modern growth includes CTE pathways in agribusiness and veterinary sciences, plus an active FFA.
Has sustained renovations since the 1980s to support expansion.
Recognized for both academic excellence and broad extracurricular achievements.

Bottom Line

HJR 1542 is a ceremonial measure that formally honors Page High School on its 50th anniversary, acknowledging its historical roots, evolution, and contributions to education, athletics, and the arts in Tennessee. It serves as a commemorative gesture without imposing new policy requirements or funding obligations.

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