Thurston High School

Thurston High School is a public high school located in the Thurston area of Springfield, Oregon, United States.

Academics
In 2008, 80% of the school's seniors received a high school diploma. Of 338 students, 271 graduated, 30 dropped out, 11 received a modified diploma and 26 were still in high school the following year.

Notable alumni

 * Anthony W. Case, astrophysicist
 * Colby Covington, professional mixed martial artist, former UFC interim welterweight champion
 * Jodi Ann Paterson, Playboy Playmate of the Year 2000
 * Dan Straily (born 1988), starting pitcher in the Philadelphia Phillies organization

Shooting
On May 21, 1998, the school was the scene of a shooting. Expelled student Kipland Kinkel opened fire with three guns and killed two students and injured 25 others. He was pinned down while he was reloading and restrained until police arrived and arrested him. Kinkel, who had also murdered his parents the previous night, was sentenced to 111 years in prison.