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Corona del Mar has won ten Pacific Coast League titles and four [[CIF Southern Section]] Championships in 2006 under athletic director Jerry Jelnick. He was replaced in that position by former basketball coach Paul Orris in July 2006. In 2006, the girl's tennis team completed an undefeated season (28-0) and won the CIF championship. The girl's cross country team won both the CIF championship and the State championship. In March 2007, the boy's basketball team won their fourth CIF Championship. In June 2007, Corona del Mar won the most CIF Southern Section titles with the acquisition of the boy's volleyball and track and field titles. Corona del Mar has also added boy's and girl's lacrosse to their sports program in 2007. In addition, CdM has both a girls and boys soccer team. |
Corona del Mar has won ten Pacific Coast League titles and four [[CIF Southern Section]] Championships in 2006 under athletic director Jerry Jelnick. He was replaced in that position by former basketball coach Paul Orris in July 2006. In 2006, the girl's tennis team completed an undefeated season (28-0) and won the CIF championship. The girl's cross country team won both the CIF championship and the State championship. In March 2007, the boy's basketball team won their fourth CIF Championship. In June 2007, Corona del Mar won the most CIF Southern Section titles with the acquisition of the boy's volleyball and track and field titles. Corona del Mar has also added boy's and girl's lacrosse to their sports program in 2007. In addition, CdM has both a girls and boys soccer team. |
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==Rent controversy== |
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The school came to national attention in 2009 after Principal Asrani reportedly banned a production of ''[[Rent (musical)|Rent]]'' by students due to it's depictions of homosexual characters and relationships. The [[ACLU]] has filed a lawsuit alleging homophobic bullying and sexist harrassment was tolerated at the school. The production was re-instated after Asrani said the only reason she had banned the performance was that she had not been given a copy of the script. The opening night was marked by a demonstration by the [[Westboro Baptist Church]].<ref>http://www.mercurynews.com/news/ci_12227614 OC high school opens musical mired in controversy</ref> |
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==Notable alumni== |
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Revision as of 22:47, 10 May 2009
| Corona del Mar High School | |
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2101 Eastbluff Drive , 92660 | |
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| Type | Public |
| Motto | Home of the Sea Kings |
| Established | 1962 |
| School district | Newport-Mesa Unified School District |
| Principal | Fal Asrani (9-12) |
| Grades | 7-12 |
| Enrollment | 2,182 |
| Color(s) | Navy blue, Columbia blue & silver |
| Nickname | CdM |
| Team name | Sea Kings |
| Rival | Newport Harbor High School |
| Website | CDMHS |
Corona del Mar High is located in Newport Beach, California, and belongs to the Newport Mesa Unified School District. It is a combination of a middle school (7th & 8th grades) and a high school (9th, 10th, 11th, & 12th grades). The school was established in 1962, and has consistently proven itself a top-ranking school in both California and the nation.[1]
Athletics
Corona del Mar has won ten Pacific Coast League titles and four CIF Southern Section Championships in 2006 under athletic director Jerry Jelnick. He was replaced in that position by former basketball coach Paul Orris in July 2006. In 2006, the girl's tennis team completed an undefeated season (28-0) and won the CIF championship. The girl's cross country team won both the CIF championship and the State championship. In March 2007, the boy's basketball team won their fourth CIF Championship. In June 2007, Corona del Mar won the most CIF Southern Section titles with the acquisition of the boy's volleyball and track and field titles. Corona del Mar has also added boy's and girl's lacrosse to their sports program in 2007. In addition, CdM has both a girls and boys soccer team.
Rent controversy
The school came to national attention in 2009 after Principal Asrani reportedly banned a production of Rent by students due to it's depictions of homosexual characters and relationships. The ACLU has filed a lawsuit alleging homophobic bullying and sexist harrassment was tolerated at the school. The production was re-instated after Asrani said the only reason she had banned the performance was that she had not been given a copy of the script. The opening night was marked by a demonstration by the Westboro Baptist Church.[2]
Notable alumni
- Debbie Cook, 2007-2008 mayor of Huntington Beach, California[3]
- Taylor Dent, professional tennis player[4]
- Kevin Hansen, indoor volleyball Olympian[5]
- Mark McGrath, lead singer of Sugar Ray [6]
- Susan Thomas, aka Michael Steele, bass player for The Bangles[7]
- Jeff Thomason, former NFL football player[8]
- Matt Keough, former MLB pitcher for the Oakland A's[9]
- Eric Marienthal, jazz saxophonist[10]
References
- ^ Serna, Joseph (December 1, 2007). "Local high school ranked as one of the best in U.S." Daily Pilot. Retrieved 2008-05-09.
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- ^ Segura, Joe (September 12, 2008). "Huntington Beach Mayor Debbie Cook, a Congress hopeful, knows how to hold her ground". Long Beach Press-Telegram.
- ^ "Agassi advances but he won't face Dent". Orange County Register. August 11, 2005. Retrieved 2008-05-09.
{{cite news}}: Cite has empty unknown parameter:|coauthors=(help) - ^ "Hansen helps Team USA to Olympic win". Daily Pilot. Retrieved 2008-08-23.
{{cite news}}: Cite has empty unknown parameter:|coauthors=(help) - ^ "Mark McGrath". www.nndb.com. Retrieved 2008-05-10.
{{cite news}}: Cite has empty unknown parameter:|coauthors=(help) - ^ "Corona del Mar High". Los Angeles Times. June 9, 1999. Retrieved March 22, 2009.
- ^ http://articles.latimes.com/2005/jan/26/sports/sp-eagles26
- ^ "Matt Keough". www.thebaseballcube.com.
- ^ "Eric Marienthal Bio". ericmarienthal.com. Retrieved 2009-04-22.
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