Gabrielino High School
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| Gabrielino High School |
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| Motto: Pride, Tradition, Honor | |
| Established | 1994 |
| Type | Public secondary |
| Principal | Dr. Gene Murphy |
| Students | 1800 |
| Grades | 9–12 |
| Location | San Gabriel, California USA |
| Mascot | Bald eagle |
| Newspaper | Tongva Times |
| Website | gabrielino.sgusd.k12.ca.us |
Gabrielino High School (GHS) is a public high school located on San Gabriel Boulevard in San Gabriel, California, serving grades 9-12. It was established in 1994, and is one of two high schools in the San Gabriel Unified School District. Gabrielino High School is a California Distinguished School, and is accredited by Western Association of Schools and Colleges (WASC). In addition, Newsweek magazine recently ranked Gabrielino as a top high school in the United States as determined by the number of Advanced Placement courses taken at the school in 2005 divided by the number of graduating seniors. The school has had many accomplishments for being a newly built high school.
The school adopts a catchphrase each year. This years' 2006-2007 is "Make it Happen" Gabrielino also
As of the summer of 2006, the school will complete its final phase of construction, which includes a baseball field. Gabrielino held its first home football game on the brand new field on September 8, 2005.
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[edit] Architecture
Gabrielino High School's architecture is distinct in that it is built using cosmopolitan trends and styles. The school's exterior uses bold colors, including shades of orange, red, purple, and yellow in its exterior. Although the school's physical size is small as compared to neighboring schools (e.g. San Gabriel High School, San Marino High School), the campus itself consists of buildings for administration, classrooms, a media center, gymnasium, and a theatre. Gabrielino High School's architecture is modern, and a recognizable feature of the school is its concrete clock tower and palm trees that line the school's entrance and its main outdoor area. The expanses of the school utilize bricks rather than concrete as flooring. The exterior of the school, which faces San Gabriel Boulevard features metal trellises that support vines and flowering trees. The next catch phrase for the year of 2006-2007 is "Make it Happen."
[edit] Name
The high school was named in 1993, at which voters of San Gabriel approved "Gabrielino". The name Gabrielino, originally spelled Gabrilenos, came into usage in 1876, and described the Indians who lived in the Los Angeles Basin prior to Spanish colonization. The logo of Gabrielino High School is a bald eagle encircling the word "Tongva", which literally translates as "people of the earth", is used prominently throughout the campus. It is known as one of the safest schools in Los Angeles County.
[edit] Alma mater
The alma mater was written by a former student named Paul Kwo [1].
Hail Gabrielino Tried and True
Like the Eagle We Honor You
Through Your Halls Our Spirits Soar
With Hopes and Dreams Forever More
Hail Gabrielino Your Cherished Name
Hail Gabrielino Your Eternal Flame
Through Your Halls Our Spirits Soar
With Hopes and Dreams Forever More
Hopes and Dreams Forever More
[edit] Student body
Gabrielino High School has a diverse student body, consisting of 47% Asian, 38% Hispanic, 11% Caucasian, 3% Filipino, and 1% African-American. 29% of students are English learners, and 42% of students participate in free or reduced lunch programs. Approximately 73% of students meet the UC/CSU course requirements.
The school has the third largest speech and debate team in the United States registered with the National Forensic League, and have been league champions 9 years in a row.
The Gabrielino Chapter of Future Business Leaders of America is also ranked as one of the top chapters in the state of California.
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[edit] Aerial photograph
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