Terra Nova High School (California)
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1450 Terra Nova Boulevard Pacifica, California 94044 | |
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| Type | Public high school |
| Established | 1961 |
| School district | Jefferson Union High School District. |
| Principal | Dorene Basuino |
| Faculty | 50 |
| Number of students | <1,000 |
| Campus | Suburban |
| Color(s) | Black and Yellow |
| Team name | Tigers |
| Rival | Half Moon Bay High School |
| Website | Official Website |
Terra Nova High School is an American public high school in Pacifica in San Mateo County, California serving grades 9 through 12 as part of the Jefferson Union High School District.
History
Terra Nova High School was established in 1961 to serve the growing population in the Linda Mar district of southern Pacifica. Students attended from Vallemar, Rockaway Beach, Mori Point, Fairway, Sharp Park and Pacific Manor districts until Oceana High School was completed the following year.
Campus
The original buildings and campus were designed by Mark Falk & Corwin Booth (of Falk & Booth). The main building originally had only two stories when the school opened in 1961. Portables were added to the rear of the school campus to accommodate the increase in students and need for more classrooms. A major facilities remodel was completed in 1998, and construction of a 400+ seat theater and a new science building began in early 2010.
Demographics
| White | Hispanic | Asian | Filipino | African American | Pacific Islander | American Indian | Two or More Races |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 610 | 290 | 500 | 38 | 25 | 20 | 125 |
Curriculum
Terra Nova offers Advanced Placement courses in US History, European History, Chemistry, Biology, Environmental Science, US Government, Language and Composition, Literature, Studio Art, Music Theory, and Calculus AB.
As of 2011, Terra Nova has an API score of 801, the 6th highest in San Mateo County.[citation needed]
Extracurricular activities
Terra Nova has an award-winning marching band, which won first place in their division at the Foothill Band Review in 2007 and 2009. The marching band received the Sweepstakes award at the 2008 and 2009 Fog Fests.
The school's student-run newspaper is the Terra Nova Times and has won awards from the Peninsula Press Club. Terra Nova has had a team on the Bay Area's Quiz Kids show since the show's debut.
Terra Nova offers a wide variety of sports, including football, baseball, cheer leading, badminton, cross country, tennis, track and field, water polo, swimming, soccer, basketball, volleyball, and wrestling. Numerous teams go to CCS and PAL championships yearly. The 1982 football team had a final ranking of third in the state of California for Division 3 football. The team ended with an 11-1 record.
Baseball has sent several players to the Majors — Greg Reynolds, Keith Hernandez (1st Base, Golden Glove, All Stars and hitting champ for several years) and Bob McClure (pitcher). Keith grew up in Linda Mar until the 10th grade. He attended Terra Nova as a freshman, graduating from nearby Capuchino High School in San Bruno in 1971. Bob attended Terra Nova all four years, graduating in 1970.
In addition to sports, the drama department performs a spring and fall production.
Notable alumni
- Keith Hernandez, attended during his freshman year in 1967-1968 but transferred to nearby Capuchino High School for the remainder of his high school years. Major League Baseball first baseman for the St. Louis Cardinals and New York Mets.[1]
- Bob McClure, Class of 1970. Major League Baseball relief pitcher for seven teams, most prominently the Milwaukee Brewers.[1]
- Rob Schneider, Class of 1982. Actor, Comedian, Screenwriter
- Mike Lockwood, Class of 1989. Professional Wrestler
- Bobby Stack. Class of 2002 Professional MMA fighter, a fighter for Strikeforce in the 155 pound weight class
- Greg Reynolds, Class of 2003. the Colorado Rockies No. 1 draft choice in 2006 (Major League Baseball), and Rockies starting pitcher in the 2008 season.
- Dan Kenny, Class of 2003. Bassist of World touring metal band Suicide Silence
- Sydnie Theisen, Class of 2016. USA Freestyle and Terra Nova Folkstyle wrestler earns a four year scholarship to Ferrum College in Virginia.
See also
References
- ^ a b Royals' coach McClure pride of County baseball, Oakland Tribune, August 22, 2007. "McClure and Hernandez played together at Terra Nova High before Hernandez transferred to Capuchino."