Pasadena High School (California)
| Pasadena High School | |
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| File:Phs-bulldog.png | |
| Address | |
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2925 E. Sierra Madre Blvd. , , 91107 United States | |
| Coordinates | 34°09′43″N 118°05′30″W / 34.162005°N 118.091794°W |
| Information | |
| Type | Public |
| Opened | 1884[7] |
| Principal | Gilbert Barraza[2] |
| Faculty | 115[3] |
| Number of students | 2213[4] |
| Color(s) | Red and white [6] |
| Athletics conference | CIF Southern Section |
| Mascot | The Bulldogs |
| Rival | John Muir High School[5] |
| Accreditation | WASC[1] |
| Website | phs.pasadenausd.org |
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Pasadena High School (PHS) is a public high school in Pasadena, California.
History
The school was first established as a district school in 1884 and became Pasadena High School in 1891.[7] 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 2009, the school had 4093 students, with 23% Latino/Hispanic, 51% Black, 6% White, and the remainder belonging to other races.[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.
Sports
Turkey Tussle
PHS competes against the John Muir High School at the Rose Bowl in a football game called the Turkey Tussle. The tradition began in 1947. However, they have not won in seventeen years.[8]
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[9]
- Bob Eubanks, 1955, TV personality[10]
- Howard Hawks, 1914, Hollywood film director (Scarface, Gentlemen Prefer Blondes)[11]
- Chris Holden, 1978, 53rd Mayor of Pasadena, City councilman (District 3) (1989-2012),[12] California State Assemblyman, 41st District (2012-)
- Michael Holton, 1979, basketball player and ESPN analyst[13]
- Yun 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[14]
- Chris McAlister, 1995, NFL cornerback for the Baltimore Ravens and New Orleans Saints[citation needed]
- Yura Movsisyan, soccer player in Real Salt Lake[citation needed]
- Charley Paddock, two-time Olympic champion, fastest man in the world[15]
- George S. Patton (~1903/1904), US Army general in World War II[16]
- 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
- Kevin Tighe, 1962, actor[17]
- Mark Trahant, 1975, Native American journalist[citation needed]
- Alex Van Halen, member of rock band Van Halen[citation needed]
- Eddie Van Halen, founding member of Van Halen[citation needed]
- Cynthia Whitcomb, 1969, television writer and playwright[17]
- Jim Wilks, 1976, NFL New Orleans Saints[citation needed]
- Hodgy Beats, rapper.
- [ Lester Towns ] 1994 NFL Carolina Panthers LB 2000-2003
References
- ^ 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
- ^ http://phs.pasadenausd.org/modules/tt/staffList/staffListSimplified.phtml
- ^ K-12 Directory of Schools
- ^ a b c http://nces.ed.gov/globallocator/sch_info_popup.asp?Type=Public&ID=062994004684
- ^ Mario Villegas, A 'Classic' for many reasons, ESPN Los Angeles, November 4, 2010
- ^ http://www.maxpreps.com/high-schools/tlyP1HMjZUKzaZ0wy8xvxg/pasadena-bulldogs/home.htm
- ^ a b "2003-2004 School Accountability Report Card" (PDF). Pasadena Unified School District.
- ^ "The Turkey Tussle". Pasadena High School Official Website. Retrieved 2007-12-09.
- ^ Wright, Rick (10 November 2005). "ABQjournal: From Childhood, Through UNM and the NBA, Michael Cooper Has Persevered". Albuquerque Journal. Retrieved 17 April 2011.
- ^ Holt, Steve (9 December 2010). "Bob Eubanks fullfills [sic] lifelong dream". The Acorn. Retrieved 17 April 2011.
- ^ McCarthy, Todd. Howard hawks: The Grey Fox of Hollywood. Grove Press. 1997. p. 36.
- ^ "City of Pasadena: Councilmember Chris Holden (1989-2012) accessdate=17 April 2011".
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- ^ Tranquada, Jim. "Occidental College :: Legendary Track Coach Payton Jordan to be Honored at SCIAC Track Championships April 23". Occidental College. Retrieved 17 April 2011.
- ^ Hogan, Marvin (July 29, 2008). "Gainesville native called fastest man in the world". Gainesville Daily Register. Retrieved January 4, 2013.
- ^ Farago, Ladislas. Patton: Ordeal And Triumph. Westholme Publishing. p. 57. ISBN 1-59416-011-2.
- ^ a b Beyette, Beverly (1988-01-04). "'Franco's Kids' Pay Tribute". Los Angeles Times. Los Angeles, California.
After 26 years as drama teacher at Pasadena High, Franco was retiring to devote full time to acting and writing. For three months, his one-time pupils had planned this tribute, a party Saturday night at the Bel-Air home of scriptwriter Cynthia Whitcomb (class of '69).
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