Ankara Atatürk High School (Turkish: Ankara Atatürk Lisesi), is an Anatolian High School located near Sıhhiye district of Çankaya, Ankara.
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| Coordinates | 39°55′36″N 32°51′05″E / 39.926757°N 32.851517°E |
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| Motto | High School Bringing World Languages Together |
| Established | 1886 |
| Principal | Adil Yaman |
| Website | ankaraataturklisesi |
History
Ankara Atatürk Lisesi was first established in 1886 as Ankara İdadisi.[1] 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".[citation needed]
The school was rebuilt in 1937–38 by the German architects Bruno Taut[2] and Franz Hillinger.[3]
The high school selects its students with the High School Entry System(LGS).
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Alumni
The high school is considered by the local press as an alma mater of Turkish leaders.[1]
Among its alumni are:
- Sinan Çetin (film director and producer)
- Can Dündar (journalist)
- Altan Öymen, Hikmet Çetin (politicians)
- Orhan Veli, Can Yücel (poets)
- Aydın Sayılı, Gazi Yaşargil, İlber Ortaylı, Korkut Yaltkaya (academicians)
Alumni Organizations
There are two alumni organizations established for Ankara Atatürk High School:
- Ankara Atatürk High School Alumni Association
- Ankara Atatürk Lisesi Education Foundation