About Us

Established: 1939 and 2018

Enrollment: 2,926 and 1,112 (Varsity Campus and Freshmen Academy)

Conference: Chicago Public League

Nickname: Eagles

Colors: Silver/Blue/Black (Alternate)

School Type: Public Coed

IHSA Board Division: 1

IHSA Legislative District: 1

The Taft Founder's March

"Taft Loyalty"

Music & Lyrics by John C. "Pops" Rapier

Arranged by Brian M. Lavery and James J. Newman

Song:

Dear Taft you've our Loyalty

We're yours to command.

In victory or in defeat

Our courage will stand.

We'll fight for your fame

To your name we'll bring honor.

We'll carry your standard onward

Upward to the sky!

Chant:

RAH RAH RAH!

GO TAFT GO!

HIT 'EM HIGH! HIT 'EM LOW!

GO TAFT GO!

(Repeat song)

The Taft Alma Mater

Music and Lyrics by James J. Stamm

O we hail thee Taft High

With hearts and minds we'll hail thee

Dear old Taft High

With pride we'll always praise thee

Be thou our guide

Through life to never fail thee

Our guiding light

To brighten hope, we'll hail thee

Taft High, dear Old Taft High!