Taipei American School opened its doors to eight students of three different nationalities in the basement of the Canadian Presbyterian Seminary on Chung Shan North Road in Taipei. At the time, tuition cost $50USD per semester.
The 1st Head of School
TAS's second location was at No. 26 Nung An East Rd in Taipei.
This year, the US Military Assistance Advisory Group (MAAG) was formed and their family's children were admitted to TAS.
In addition to the first graduating class completing their studies, a gymnasium was built. It was financed by community contributions. Enrollment grew to 1,000 students as more than 10,000 Americans were living in Taiwan.
Satellite schools were opened this year in Bank of Taiwan housing in Tienmu and Yangminshan.
Wayne Nesbitt Appointed as TAS 2th Head of School
Col. Henry Owe Appointed as TAS 3rd Head of School
With 1,400 students enrolled at TAS, a larger space was needed. 22 acres of land were purchased in Shilin to accomodate the student body.
Joseph C. Rennard Appointed as TAS 4th Head of School
William P. Matthias Appointed as TAS 5th Head of School
The Shilin Campus Gymnasium was completed.
Howard R. Wire Appointed as 6th TAS Head of School
The auditorium was completed and available for graduation.
Going to senior island was considered a rite of passage for the graduating class.
TAS's peak enrollment was recorded at 2,750 students. After a gradual decline in the 1970s to below 1,000 students, this trend was reversed in the 1980s as Taiwan became a dynamic democracy full of economic opportunities.
My dad went to Taipei American School in the 1970's and had the time of his life. As a kid he shot tons of really great Super 8 stuff. He gave me two hours of footage to condense into a video to show at his high school reunion. Music used: Harry Nilsson, The Strangles, Steppenwolf, Dick Dale, Jonathan Richman and Cat Stevens.
This year marked the creation of the Orphanage Club, TAS's longest running student organization.
Norman Brust Appointed as 7th TAS Head of School
Richard Smith Appointed as 8th TAS Head of School
Thomas Donahue Appointed as 9th TAS Head of School
Guy Lott Jr. Appointed as 10th TAS Head of School
The PTA has long supported TAS excellence by holding wonderful events such as the International Food Festival and Spring Fair throughout the years.
TAS joined IASAS in 1986 creating the six-school conference that has florised ever since.
The Western Association of Schools and Colleges (WASC) granted TAS a 6-year accreditation.
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WASC Re-Accreditation for Six Years
John Stander Appointed as 11th TAS Head of School
Plan and Complete the 1993-1998 Strategic Plan
WASC Re-Accreditation for Six Years
Mark Ulfers Appointed as 12th TAS Head of School
The first TAS website was created by Upper School students. Middle School Camp Taiwan Established
TAS celebrated 50 years on November 25, 1999 where Taipei City Mayor, Ma Ying-Jeou, and Director of AIT, Raymond Burghardt each spoke to congratulate the school. WASC Re-Accreditation for Six Years
Upon her retirement in 2001, Hope N.F. Phillips started a scholarship to offer temporary tuition support to help families who would otherwise have to leave TAS. Hope was a beloved English Teacher of 46 years at TAS.
TAS had a successful WASC mid-term evaluation.
"School closes early for the remainder of the year due to the Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome (SARS); 250 faculty and staff are quarantined for10 days. "
Chris Hanna Appointed as 13th TAS Head of School
After years of navigating the muddy track and "Blanks Pond" in the field, a turf field was installed.
"Sharon Hennessy takes over as Head of School; Establishment of the Chinese Library; Renovation of the Upper and Middle School Libraries."
On September 25, 2009, the slower school student body, teachers, staff and adminstrators formed a gigantic sixty to commeorate TAS 60th Anniversary.
First Formosa VEX Tournament at TAS. Start of Political Science and Forensics Department. First Online Registration at TAS
A major construction project was completed, marking the opening of the Upper School Science and Technology Center and Upper School Gym.
n addition to the Arts Center, Upper School Building Opens including Tiger Health Wellness Center and Black Box Theater.
"Bouldering Cube Added to LS Playground Renovated MS Courtyard and Pool FRC Australia Regional Competition Winners LS Extreme STEAM Begins TAS Awarded LEED Gold Certificaion for Existing Buildings"
TAS Won the International Genetically Engineered Machine (iGEM) High School in Boston
Grace Cheng Dodge Appointed as 15th TAS Head of School
This state-of-the-art facility dedicated to KA-12 STEAM education establishes Taipei American School as the premier center for K-12 STEAM excellence in all of Asia.
Naming of Dr. Sharon DiBartolomeo Hennessy Upper School Building (H-Block)
TAS experienced two brief distance learning sessions in the spring and was one of very few schools in the world that was able to keep its doors open for the better part of the school year - in person.
Evelyne Estey Appointed as 16th TAS Head of School
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