Española Valley High School
Española Valley High School | |
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Established: | 1975 |
Type: | Public, Senior High School |
City/Location: | 1111 El Llano Road Española, New Mexico, United States 87532 |
Principal | Arthur Salazar |
Vice Principals | DeVanna Ortega Ruben Salazar |
Athletics Dir. | Theresa Flores |
Enrollment | 1,140 [1] |
Campus | Suburban, 40 acres |
Mascot | Sundevil |
Colors | █ Devil Red █ Valley Gold █ White █ Black (unofficial) |
Athletics Conf. | NMAA, AAAA Dist. 2 |
Newspaper | The Weekly Sundevil Torch |
Yearbook | The Flame |
Feeder Schools | Vigil Middle School |
Rival Schools | Los Alamos High School (Hill-Valley Rivalry) Santa Fe High School (Purgatory Rivalry) |
Website | k12espanola.org |
Phone | 505-753-2254 |
Española Valley High School (EVHS) is a Title-1 [2] public senior high school of the Espanola Public Schools District located in the City of Española, New Mexico.[3] It is known for its large Hispanic population, recent academic improvements and the successful AAAA boys' basketball program, which were the state co-champions for the 09-10 season.[4] The school's once famous marching band appeared in the 1984 Tournament of Roses Parade.[5] EVHS is also known for Edward Medina Memorial gymnasium, which is the largest high school gymnasium in the state.
The school is located in the Española city limits in "Fairview", a small suburb community in the southern part of Rio Arriba County. EVHS also serves the northern part of Santa Fe County, including Chimayo, Alcalde, Velarde, Santa Cruz, and Sombrillo. EVHS also attracts commuter students from other school districts and neighboring towns such as Dixon, Pojoaque and Santa Fe.
History
Española Valley High School opened to students in the fall of 1975; the class of 1976 was the first graduating class.
Prior to 1975, Española had two high schools: Santa Cruz High School "The Crusaders", and Española High School "The Hornets" which was founded in 1945. The two schools were located on opposite sides of town and were rivals. The community urged school districts to merge because the city of Española was divided because of the two schools.[citation needed] The 900 students of both schools were consolidated into one large high school. The first principal of EVHS was Merce Villareal.
The large gymnasium today known as the "Edward Medina Gym" stands as the largest high school gymnasium in the state.[citation needed] The gym's basketball court is 23 feet underground.
Football and other sporting events were held at the old Española High School campus till 1979; by then the sports complex at EVHS was completed. The buildings of the former Santa Cruz High School became part of Holy Cross Catholic Elementary School, and the old Española High School became the Española Middle School East (Prather), which closed in 2007.[6]
Enrollment
In 1987 student enrollment was approximately 1,335. In earlier years attendance hit nearly 1,490 the highest enrollment at EVHS. In 2004 the enrollment dropped to nearly 781 students. In the 2010/2011 school year enrollment rose to over 1,123 students for the first time since 2001.[7][8]
Bands
Marching Band
Espanola Valley High's Band "Sound of Northern New Mexico" received an invitation from the Tournament of Roses Parade in Pasadena, California in 1984. In the 1980s EVHS was well known throughout New Mexico for its marching band which also attended many band competitions including many college bowl games. EVHS is only 1 out of 4 schools in New Mexico to receive the honor of attending and marching in the Rose Parade.[9]
Mariachi Band
In the late 1990s there no longer was a marching band at Espanola Valley. Music teacher Alfonso Trujillo started a small mariachi band as an elective class. The group was named "Mariachi Sol del Valle" and performed for local events for several years. In 2008 when President Barack Obama stopped in Espanola for a campaign rally the band performed in the event.[10] Months later the schools band received an invitation from out of 1,400 schools throught the country to be a participant in the 2009 2009 Presidental inaugural parade in Washington D.C.[11][12][13]
Curriculum
Students of Espanola Valley High School are on a individualized four-year plan due to standards-based curriculum set up by the school. Advanced Placement (AP) and Honors courses are offered at EVHS in almost every subject. There are as over 16 elective classes offered to students including concurrent enrollment at Northern New Mexico College. Their main campus is located half a mile from the high school in Espanola.
Block schedule
Española Valley High School was on a block schedule for 4 school years; the scheduling began in the 2006/2007 school year. Many students and staff members surveyed believed it was a success. In this system a student would have four classes per semester and eight classes in a single year. The block scheduling was used until the 2009/2010 school year; the schedule for the 2010/2011 school year was changed to a 6-period day because it was cost effective according to the new superintendent Jeanette Archuleta.
In the modified block schedule any particular student could have up to eight classes in one day. Modified block scheduling allowed some classes to be "half-block" and last year-round in opposition to a "full-block" course which would last 1 semester. The modified block was implemented because some teachers and administrators felt that some courses needed to be year-long. Courses offered as half-blocks were core classes like Math, English, Science and other various electives including Spanish and Yearbook.
No Child Left Behind Act
EVHS's former principal Bruce Hopmeier was a vocal proponent of former President Bush's controversial No Child Left Behind Act.
...I think it's great. I feel it's the best thing that came down from the federal government. It forced down innovative practices on education. A lot of schools and districts were getting by with just the basic educational process. This forced equality across the country. It also aired out a lot of dirty laundry. Without it, teachers would still be teaching like they did in the '40s or '50s.
— W. Bruce Hopmeier (2004) [14]
Since the 2004 testing, EVHS has satisfied the New Mexico State Board of Education's criteria for Adequate Yearly Progress mandated by No Child Left Behind as determined by the school's performance and participation rates in the New Mexico AYP standardized test for math and reading proficiency. 76% of EVHS's participating 11th grade students had adequate proficiency in math and reading in 2006/07.[15]
Principals
- Arthur Salazar - Current
- W. Bruce Hopmeier (2004–2010)
- Ralph Chacon (2003)
- Andrew Rendon (2000–2002)
- Beverly Averitt (1998–2000)
- Ted Salazar (1995–1997)
- Henry Andaloza (1993–1994)
- George Gonzales (1990–1992)
- Arthur Salazar (1985–1989)
- Gilbert Vigil
- Benito Chavez
- Merce Villareal
Student body statistics
Race | Number | Percentile |
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Hispanic American | 985 | 88% |
White | 46 | 4% |
Asian American | 2 | 0% |
Native American | 90 | 8% |
African American | 2 | 0% |
The student body at EVHS is mostly made up of mostly middle class, upper middle class and a few low income students. [16]
Credit requirements
The current course credits needed to graduate from EVHS is 24; from 2003 to 2010 only 23 credits were needed.
Notable alumni
- T. Glenn Ellington, State of New Mexico District Court Judge, Div 7. (1997–2001, 2011–Present), State Court of Appeals Judge (2002–2010), Class of 1979[17]
- Daniel Sanchez, State of New Mexico District Court Judge, Div 7. (2002–2010) [18]
- Debbie A. Rodella, State Representative Dist. 41 (1993–Present) Chair of Legislative Business & Industry Committee, Class of 1979[19]
Athletics
Española Valley High School competes in the New Mexico Activities Association in District 2-AAAA.[20]
In the 2010–2011 school year, Santa Fe High School will join district 2AAAA, taking the place of Taos High School which will drop in classification to AAA.[21] EVHS has been a AAAA school since it opened in the fall of 1975. EVHS has two sport-related state championships and about nine individual state championships. In 1989 and 2002 the school was voted by the NMAA with the "Sportsmanship Award" for the class AAAA.
Theresa Flores is the new Athletic Director at EVHS for the 2009–2010 school year,[22] taking the place of David Fontaine, who served for three years; he stepped down in May 2009.[23] Flores was the school's former Athletic director in 2006; she retired and became an assistant principal at the Middle school.
Individual State Champions (Hall of Fame Athletes) Name Sport Year Event Class Mariano Montoya [24] Wrestling 2010 #145 (Weight) AAAA Dylan Dominguez [25] Wrestling 2009 #112 (Weight) AAAA Don Medina Wrestling 2005 #160 (Weight) AAAA Joshua Garcia Track & Field 2003 Discus Throw (154' 11) AAAA Jessie Berryhill Wrestling 2001 #215 (Weight) AAAA Jolen David Montoya Track & Field 2001 200 Meter Dash AAAA Sean Abram Wrestling 1992 #130 (Weight) AAAA Alvin Martinez Wrestling 1990 #103 (Weight) AAAA Jesus Coronado Wrestling 1981 #138 (Weight) AAAA Chris Medina Wrestling 1979 #105 (Weight) AAAA
State Championships Sport Year Class Cheerleading/Spirit Co-Ed 1A-5A 1995 AAAA Girls Cross Country 1992 AAAA
State Runner-Up Championships Sport Year Class Boys Basketball [4] 2010 AAAA Cheerleading/Spirit 2007 AAAA Girls Volleyball 2006 AAAA Cheerleading/Spirit 2004 AAAA Cheerleading/Spirit 1997 AAAA Cheerleading/Spirit 1996 AAAA Girls Cross Country 1996 AAAA Boys Cross Country 1996 AAAA Cheerleading/Spirit 1994 AAAA Cheerleading/Spirit Co-Ed 1A-5A 1993 AAAA
Basketball Program
EVHS is well known across the state for its AAAA boys' basketball program that has been successful since the 2006 season under head coach Richard Martinez. The team has made the state tournament the last five years, and made the semi-finals in 2008, 2009 and 2010. In the 2010 Season the team made it to the state finals, losing to Roswell High School 63-60 at University Arena.[26][27]
Boys' Basketball history
The Coach Richard Martinez Era
- 2006 - 12-16, 3rd Place in District, State First Round[28]
- 2007 - 23–8 (6–3), District Champions, State Quarterfinals[29]
- 2008 - 26–2 (8–0), District Champions, State Final Four[30]
- 2009 - 26–5 (7–1), District Champions, State Final Four[31]
- 2010 - 28–3 (8–0), District Champions, State Co-Champions[32]
- 2011 - 16–7 (5–0), (current season)
133 Wins, 41 Losses (.771) - Best Record for a head coach in EVHS history.
Volleyball Program
Prior to 2003, Espanola had a struggling volleyball program until then coach Sam Estrada took over the program. Estrada returned as head coach of the Lady Sundevils from the 2003 to 2008 seasons. Estrada lead the team to a second place finish at the AAAA state finals in 2006 defeating then powerhouses Kirtland Central High School and St. Pius X High School in the first and second rounds. Three players from the 2006 team went on to play for Division 1 & 2 colleges. Amanda Strauss went to (D2) Adams State College in Alamosa, Colorado, Julie Gibson went to (DI) Bethune-Cookman University in Daytona, Florida and Kristy Salazar went to (DI) New Mexico State University in Las Cruces, New Mexico.[33]
Sister schools
School | City | Sister School Since: |
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St. Michael's High School | Santa Fe, NM | 1989–Present Day |
McCurdy High School | Española, NM | 1978–Present Day |
Rival schools
School | City | Rival School Since: |
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Los Alamos High School | Los Alamos, New Mexico | 1975–Present-Day |
Footnotes
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- ^ http://nces.ed.gov/ccd/schoolsearch/school_detail.asp?Search=1&City=espanola&State=35&SchoolType=1&SchoolType=2&SchoolType=3&SchoolType=4&SpecificSchlTypes=all&IncGrade=-1&LoGrade=-1&HiGrade=-1&ID=350090000268
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- ^ a b http://www.nmact.org/files/Basketball_Brackets_2010_Boys.pdf
- ^ http://www.lakotawestbands.org/PDF/Rose%20Parade%20Bands%201950%20-%202006%20by%20Year.pdf
- ^ Brief History of the Española Public School. Española Public School District. Retrieved on 2008-02-28.
- ^ http://www.schooldigger.com/go/NM/schools/0090000268/school.aspx
- ^ http://www.riograndesun.com/articles/2010/08/27/news/doc4c753cdf3b6ff124499119.txt
- ^ http://www.lakotawestbands.org/PDF/Rose%20Parade%20Bands%201950%20-%202006%20by%20Year.pdf
- ^ http://www.santafenewmexican.com/Local%20News/Obama-mocks-McCain-s-call-to-fire-SEC-chairman
- ^ http://www.koat.com/r/18508927/detail.html
- ^ http://www.santafe.com/articles/march-to-d-c
- ^ http://lujan.house.gov/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=165&Itemid=109
- ^ "Principal Aims to Make Espanola a Top New Mexico School". Santa Fe New Mexican. 19 October 2007.
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