Pasadena High School (California)
| Pasadena High School | |
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| Address | |
| 2925 E. Sierra Madre Blvd. Pasadena, California, Los Angeles 91107 United States |
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| Information | |
| Type | Public |
| Opened | 1884[1] |
| School district | Pasadena Unified School District |
| Principal | Gilbert Barraza[2] |
| Faculty | 115[3] |
| Grades | 9th-12th |
| Number of students | 2213[4] |
| Color(s) | Red and white [5] |
| Athletics conference | CIF Southern Section Pacific League |
| Mascot | The Bulldogs |
| Rival | John Muir High School[6] |
| Accreditation | WASC[7] |
| Newspaper | The Chronicle |
| Website | phs.pusd.us |
Pasadena High School (PHS) is a public high school in Pasadena, California. It is one of four high schools in the Pasadena Unified School District.
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History
The school was first established as a district school in 1884 and became Pasadena High School in 1891.[1] In 1928, the school merged into Pasadena Junior College and operated as a four-year school, grades 11, 12, 13 and 14. Pasadena realigned its 6-4-4 school system in 1954 with Pasadena High School regaining its separate identity. PHS, however, shared the Pasadena City College Colorado Boulevard campus through the graduating class of 1960 when PHS moved to its present campus on Sierra Madre Boulevard at Washington Boulevard.
Student profile
In 2013, Pasadena High School's student population consisted of 2,028 students, with 56% of students being Latino, 20% white, 16% African-American, and 5% Asian, Pacific Islander and Filipino.[4]
Academics
Pasadena High School offers several special unique programs. The Graphic Communications Academy was established in partnership with the Printing Industry of Southern California and Pasadena City College. The Visual Arts and Design Academy is linked with the Art Center College of Design, Pasadena City College and the Pasadena Art Armory. The Center for Independent Study program is a remedial program to help students who are behind in credits. PHS also offers a career pathway called the App Academy, which helps students learn about web design.
Sports
Turkey Tussle
Pasadena High School competes against John Muir High School at the Rose Bowl in a football game known as the Turkey Tussle. The tradition began in 1947, and Muir leads the series 42-18-2.[8]
NJROTC
Pasadena High School also has a NNDCC unit, which is a non-funded version of the US Navy's NJROTC program.[9]
Notable alumni
- Kim Anderson, 1975, NFL Baltimore Colts[citation needed]
- Walt Becker, 1986, director of Van Wilder and Wild Hogs[citation needed]
- Mario Clark, 1973, NFL Boston Patriots[citation needed]
- Carol Cleveland, 1960, actress, associated with the Monty Python's Flying Circus TV show[citation needed]
- Mike Connelly, 1952, NFL Dallas Cowboys.
- Michael Cooper, 1974, basketball player and coach[10]
- Donald D. Engen, 1941, US Navy Vice-admiral, former Administrator of the Federal Aviation Administration and former Director of the National Air and Space Museum.[11]
- Bob Eubanks, 1955, TV personality, served has host of The Newlywed Game[12]
- Victor Gordo, 1987 Pasadena, California City Councilman 5th district (2001–)
- Howard Hawks, 1914, Hollywood film director (Scarface, Gentlemen Prefer Blondes)[13]
- Chris Holden, 1978, 53rd Mayor of Pasadena, City councilman (District 3) (1989–2012),[14] California State Assemblyman, 41st District (2012–)
- Michael Holton, 1979, basketball player and ESPN analyst[15]
- Yeon Jung-hoon, popular Korean actor[citation needed]
- Chidi Iwuoma, 1996, cornerback for Pittsburgh Steelers[citation needed]
- Payton Jordan, Hall of Fame Olympic Track Coach and Masters Track and Field World Record holder[16]
- Jim Matheny, gridiron football player
- Chris McAlister, 1995, NFL cornerback for the Baltimore Ravens and New Orleans Saints[citation needed]
- Edwin McMillan, co-recipient of the 1951 Nobel Prize in Chemistry.[17]
- Yura Movsisyan, soccer player for FC Spartak Moscow[citation needed]
- Charley Paddock, two-time Olympic champion, fastest man in the world[18]
- George S. Patton (~1903/1904), US Army general in World War II[19]
- William H. Press, 1965, astrophysicist and 165th President of the American Association for the Advancement of Science
- James Sanford, 1980 world's fastest human
- Stan Smith, 1964, tennis player and two time Grand Slam singles champion
- Bill Sweek, 1964, basketball player and coach[20]
- Kevin Tighe, 1962, actor[21]
- Mark Trahant, 1975, Native American journalist[citation needed]
- Alex Van Halen, member of rock band Van Halen[22] The family moved to Pasadena, California in 1962.
- Eddie Van Halen, founding member of Van Halen[22]
- Cynthia Whitcomb, 1969, television writer and playwright[21]
- Jim Wilks, 1976, NFL New Orleans Saints[citation needed]
- Hodgy Beats, rapper
- Lester Towns, 1994, NFL Carolina Panthers LB 2000–2003
References
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- ↑ K-12 Directory of Schools
- ↑ 4.0 4.1 http://nces.ed.gov/globallocator/sch_info_popup.asp?Type=Public&ID=062994004684
- ↑ http://www.maxpreps.com/high-schools/tlyP1HMjZUKzaZ0wy8xvxg/pasadena-bulldogs/home.htm
- ↑ Mario Villegas, A 'Classic' for many reasons, ESPN Los Angeles, November 4, 2010
- ↑ http://www.acswasc.org/directory_searchdetail.cfm?O=802&Schl=pasadena&City=&Cat=1&Cnty=0&SchoolCat=Public%20School&Name=Pasadena%20High%20School&Page=1
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