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Ankara Atatürk High School

Ankara Atatürk High School (Turkish: Ankara Atatürk Lisesi), is an Anatolian High School located near Sıhhiye district of Çankaya, Ankara.

History

Ankara Atatürk Lisesi was first established in 1886 as Ankara İdadisi. The school changed its name several times throughout its history: it was known as Ankara İdadisi (1886–1908), Ankara Sultanisi (1908–24), Ankara Erkek Lisesi (1924–38), and Ankara Atatürk Lisesi (1938–present). It is also known by the name "Taş Mektep".

The school was rebuilt in 1937–38 by the German architects Bruno Taut and Franz Hillinger.

The high school selects its students with the High School Entry System(LGS).

Ankara Boys' High School (Turkish: Ankara Erkek Lisesi)


Ankara Atatürk High School

Alumni

The high school is considered by the local press as an alma mater of Turkish leaders.

Among its alumni are:

Alumni Organizations

There are two alumni organizations established for Ankara Atatürk High School:

References

  1. ^ "Atatürk High School: alma mater of leaders". Hurriyet Daily News. October 29, 2007.
  2. ^ Capaccioli, Luciana (1 January 1993). "Bruno Taut. Visione e progetto". EDIZIONI DEDALO – via Google Books.
  3. ^ Bozdogan, Sibel (1 January 2001). "Modernism and Nation Building: Turkish Architectural Culture in the Early Republic". University of Washington Press – via Google Books.