Redlands East Valley High School

Redlands East Valley High School
Inside the campus, facing northeast
Address
31000 East Colton Avenue Redlands, California, 92374, United States
Information
School type	Public, Secondary
Established	September 1997
School district	Redlands Unified School District
Principal	John Maloney
Grades	9 through 12
Enrollment	Over 2,300 students
Color(s)	Red and White
Mascot	Wildcat
Rival	Redlands High School, Citrus Valley High School
Information	(909) 389-2500
Website	Redlands East Valley High School

Redlands East Valley High School (REVHS, Redlands East Valley, or REV) is a public high school in Redlands, California, near the San Bernardino Mountains. The school opened in the 1997-1998 school year as part of the Redlands Unified School District.

Colors and mascot

The official school colors of REV are red, white and black. Red and white were chosen to directly contrast the blue and white of cross-town rivals Redlands High School (RHS). The same rationale chose the Wildcat as REV mascot, which contrasts with the RHS Terrier.

Design

The school is a 264,000-square-foot (24,500 m²) comprehensive high school located on a 57-acre (230,000 m²) sloping site. Designed to house 2,500 students but currently housing about 2,400 students, the school includes administration facilities, media center, theater and performing arts facility, multi-purpose facility, gymnasium, fine arts building and various specialized educational classrooms. Site improvements include a pool facility, track and football field, tennis courts, basketball courts, and baseball and softball fields.

Designing a new high school for a city whose community shares a magnificent history of pride and tradition was an incredible challenge for the developer. The participatory design process included school-board members, administrative staff, teachers, students, parents, maintenance staff and community members.

Another key element in the design was the focus on the media center and its application of technology. As the use of technology has become more integrated into the educational delivery process, it was natural to view the media center as the hub of the campus in concept and in practical use. When entering the campus, one immediately understands the importance of the media center and its relationship to the campus. A primary circulation path that circles the media center leads visitors to all the major facilities.

The campus imagery reflects a serious academic setting constructed of timeless and durable materials. Concrete masonry, exposed structural steel, glass and metal roofs make up the majority of the building exteriors. Many practical considerations, such as security, use of buildings after hours, circulation of students and daily operational issues led to the physical layout of the building spaces. However, the entire campus is held together by the exterior use of space and clear organization.

The school cost US$35,000,000.00 (41 million 1995) to build (or $132.58 per square foot), and was completed in September, 1997. The roof of the Media Center Library was designed to look like an opened book. The performing arts building was designed to look like a piano, complete with black and white tiles on the floor in the piano lab. The Performing Arts Theater is named in honor of Harry Blackstone Jr., a famous stage magician who lived in Redlands

Student government

The Associated Student Body (ASB) in Room D-148 of REV coordinates all student activities, as well as oversees and approves the financial transactions for the school in accordance with California state laws. This class, known as student government, is under the direction of the Student Activities Director Jeff Wray, and its members are elected and selected for one year terms. Each grade level picks a class president, vice-president, secretary, treasurer and two representatives to represent their grade level's interest in school decisions. The most senior elected positions at the school are the ASB President, ASB Vice-President, ASB Secretary, and the ASB Treasurer, which make up the ASB Cabinet. Candidates for a position in the ASB Cabinet must be seniors, must have served at least one prior year in student government, and they must be elected by the entire student body.

Yearbook and Illiad

The Odyssey yearbook is a full-color, award-winning annual, with pictures and faces of all things related to the ending school year. It is put together by the REV Yearbook Committee and by advisor Ed Berman.

Another book, the Illiad, is also produced under the guidance of English teacher Laurie Messner; this book showcases students' art and literature.

Accelerated classes

Accelerated classes include:

• AP English Language
• AP English Literature
• AP Spanish
• AP US History
• AP European History
• AP Government
• AP Economics
• AP Calculus (AB and BC)
• AP Statistics
• AP Psychology
• AP Art History
• AP Studio Art
• AP Biology
• AP Chemistry
• AP Physics
• English 9H
• Plane geometry 9H
• AP English 10
• Algebra II E
• Math analysis E

(Students in the 9th grade take honors courses, while students that are in 10th-12th take AP)

Graduation requirements

225 total credits including:

• 8 semesters of English 9-12
• 6 semesters of social studies
• 4 semesters of science (life & physical)
• 4 semesters of mathematics (including 2 semesters of Algebra I for the Class of 2004 and on)
• 4 semesters of physical education
• 2 semesters of fine arts or foreign language
• 1 semester of health/geography.

Extracurricular activities

Orchestra

• String orchestra
• Pit orchestra
• Percussion orchestra

Band

Director:Adelle Glass

The REVHS instrumental music programs include many different ensembles and performing groups, such as:

• Symphonic Band
• Wind Ensemble
• Jazz Band
• Chamber Ensembles
• Full Orchestra
• String Orchestra
• Marching Band
• Piano Ensembles
• Percussion Ensemble
• Drumline
• Winterguard
• Concert band

All groups perform and compete at various places and events which have included San Diego, Las Vegas, Sydney, London, San Francisco, Dublin, and Long Beach.

The REVHS Marching Wildcats won the bronze medal at the 2009 SCSBOA Class 4A Championship.

Choirs

Teacher:Rita Stevens

• East Valley Singers (EVS)- auditioned chamber choir
• Advanced Women's Ensemble (AWE)- auditioned classical choir
• Sweet Sensations- AWE's division 1 Show Choir
• Bella Voce- auditioned classical and Show Choir, divided into division 2 and 3 Show Choirs
• Treble Choir- non-audition choir for sophomore, junior, and senior girls
• Concert Choir- non-audition men's choir
• Men's Show Group (MSG): Men's single-division Show Choir

Theatre Arts

2 major productions are performed yearly in the Blackstone Theatre.

The Theatre Arts Department is currently headed by Kathleen Johnson. Her husband, Glen Johnson, helps Mrs. Johnson in producing and directing the school's productions, while also teaching Video Production and coordinating REV's weekly Friday show, REVweek.

Football

The Redlands East Valley Wildcats play in the Citrus Belt League. The Head Coach is currently Kurt Bruich who has been at REV for 8 years.

Notable alumni

• Tyler Chatwood, (Class of 2008) Colorado Rockies, Pitcher
• Landon Donovan, United States men's national soccer team player and leading scorer. Plays professionally for the Los Angeles Galaxy in the MLS. Attended REV.
• Tommy Hanson, (Class of 2004) Atlanta Braves, Pitcher
• Chris Polk, (Class of 2007) University of Washington Huskies, tailback

External links

• Redlands East Valley High School School website