Redlands High School

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Redlands High School is located in Redlands, California, United States. It is the oldest public high school in the State of California still functioning on its original site and the first "unified high school" forming from three elementary school districts. Its campus includes the historic Clock Auditorium built in 1928. For much of the school's history it was the only public high school for the cities, Redlands, Mentone, Loma Linda, California, Yucaipa, and Highland, California. Today it is one of three high schools in the district and still includes students from all the cities. The population was split in 1997 when Redlands East Valley High School opened. As for the ethnic distribution of the school, 41% is classified as White (not Hispanic), 32% Hispanic or Latino, 11% Asian, 8% African American, 4% Filipino, .5% Native American or Alaskan Native, .5% Pacific Islander, and 3% not classified.

Redlands High School
Principal Christina Rivera
School type Public (U.S.)
Religious affiliation None
Founded 1893
Location Redlands, California
Enrollment Over 3,250 students
Campus surroundings Suburban
Mascot Terrier
School colors Blue and White

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[edit] Academics

95% of 2004 seniors were accepted into 4-year universities and fully 5% pursued some sort of tertiary education. In 2003-04, 80% of the 312 students taking Advanced Placement Exams passed with a 3 or better. Academic Decathlon Team placed first in San Bernardino County, California in 1994, 1996, 1998,1999, 2001, 2002, 2003,and 2005; all went on to state competitions. Mock Trial Team placed first in San Bernardino County, California in 1993, 1998, 1999, 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003, 2005 the 1998 team won the California state championship and competed nationally. In addition, the Redlands High School Speech and Debate Team have won league championships for 20 years in a row, and have national recognition.

[edit] Daisy Chain and Junior Ushers

During the end of first semester, the top 60 of the Junior class are chosen to be part of Daisy Chain or Junior Ushers, which are two special groups of students that have the chance to participate in the commencement ceremony for the graduating class.

[edit] Accelerated Classes

Accelerated classes include:

  • AP English Language
  • AP English Literature
  • AP Spanish
  • AP French
  • AP US History
  • AP European History
  • AP Government
  • AP Economics
  • AP Studio Art
  • AP Calculus
  • AP Statistics
  • AP Psychology
  • AP Art History
  • AP Biology
  • AP Chemistry
  • English 9H
  • Plane Geometry H
  • English 10H
  • Algebra IIE
  • Math Analysis E
  • Physics E

[edit] Graduation Requirements

  • 225 total credits
  • 8 semesters of English 9-12 (Class of 2004)
  • 3 years of social studies
  • 2 years of science (life & physical)
  • 2 years of mathematics (including Algebra I for the Class of 2004+)
  • 2 years of physical education
  • 1 year of fine arts or foreign language
  • 1 semester of health

Graduation requirements are the same throughout the entire Redlands Unified School District.

[edit] Terrier Alma Mater

(Sung)
Where the purple snow capped mountains
Reach the clear blue sky
Lies our cherished Alma Mater
Our dear Redlands High
Alma Mater, Alma Mater
Deep graven in each heart
Our loyalty, unwavering, true
Whene'er from you we part

(Spoken)
There, beneath the God-made heavens
Beautiful both night and day
Lies our school, our Alma Mater
Which so inspires us that we say
In our hearts, we love thee truly
In our minds, thou art firmly set
And though we must leave thee, sometime, forever
Thee we shall never forget

(Sung)
Alma Mater, Alma Mater
Deep graven in each heart
Our loyalty, unwavering, true
Whene’er from you we part

[edit] Athletics

In 2003-04, Redlands High School athletic teams captured 4 Citrus Belt League Championships. Both Women's Waterpolo and Men's Tennis captured California Interscholastic Federation titles for their divisions. Redlands won the California Interscholastic Federation football championship in 1911 and 1961. Redlands High School also won the divisional California Interscholastic Federation tennis championship in 2004.

2006 - Redlands Terrirer Football set a school record with a 12-1 season. They became the first team in school history to record 12 wins in a season. Their only loss came in the semifinal round against the Norco Cougars. 2006 Terrier Football

  • The school competes for a smudge pot in an annual rivalry football game against

Redlands East Valley High School

    • SmudgePot Victories: 1997,1998,1999,2000,2001,2002,2003,2006

[edit] Sports

[edit] Fall Season (September-November)

[edit] Winter Season (December-February)

[edit] Spring Season (March-May)

[edit] Others

  • Song & Mascot
  • Cheer

[edit] Publications

[edit] Newspaper

The "Hobachi" is official Redlands High Schools newspaper which is compiled by the Hobachi class. The "Hobachi" is issued once a month, and includes topics such as: sports, education, teacher profiles, student profiles, current events, etc. It is free to the students because it is sponsored by many firms around the Redlands area. It is also usually almost in full color, and includes pictures of the student body. Students are interviewed at the nearing of the end of the school year for positions such as writing staff, editors, photography, etc. It is also known as "the echo of Redlands High School."


After many years as an independent student voice, the paper was brought under tight supervision of school administrators after articles critical of Redlands High School and Redlands Unified School District administrators.

[edit] Yearbook

The "Makio" is the Redlands High School yearbook, which has had 102 volumes to the 2005-2006 school year. The "Makio" has won gold in yearbook competitions, and was recently feaured as one of the publisher's best yearbooks, along with another from California, and another from Colorado. The yearbook ranges from around $65 from the beginning of the school year, to $100 at the end of the school year. Also like the "Hobachi", students are interviewed for positions in three categories: business, staff that is dedicated to selling advertisements to business' around the area; copy, staff that is dedicated to writing the entries in the yearbook; photography, staff that is dedicated to taking the pictures that are featured in the yearbook. Also, there are positions for editors for each section on the yearbook. The editors consist of Editor In Chief, Sports Editor, Business Editor, Copy Editor, Senior Editors, Senior Ads Editor, Photography Editor, Public Relations Editor, Layout Editor, and Underclassmen Editor. The editors are chosen by the class advisor; editor in chief must have a minimum of at least one year of editor, and is recommened be in the Makio class since freshmen year.

[edit] Literary Journal

A literary journal has been in existence at Redlands High School for some years. During the 2005-2006 school year, the book "Shades of Grey" was published, exhibiting the many various students' artistic, poetic, and linguistic abilities.

[edit] Media

[edit] The Friday Show

The "Friday Show" is a show that is put together by the Advanced Multimedia class, also known as the "Digital Dogz," which airs every Friday. It includes student profiles, lunch time, free time, and teacher profiles. The show runs during 4th period throughout the entire school on the local cable system.

[edit] Clubs

Redlands High School offers a wide variety of clubs which students are able to join. These range from a dance club to several ethnic clubs. Clubs on campus include: Terrier Girls, Compact Club, Art Club, SHOP (Students Helping Others Privately), Women's Club, Earth Adventure Club, Peer Mediators, Black Student Union, MECHA, Asian Club, French Club, Number Uno Club, Winners Club, Ego Club, Sign Language Club, Spanish Club, Creativity Club, Octagon Club, College Club, Appreciation for the Culinary Arts, Desi Club, American Cancer Society, International Club, Psychology Club, Math Club, TACo (Theater Arts and Company), Chess and Wargames Club, Young Democrats Club, Young Republicans Club, Young Philosophers Club, Young Anarchists Club, Writing Club, History Club, Snow Riders Club, Fashion Club, Star Wars Club, Anime Club, Japanese Language Club and Key Club.

[edit] Others

Clubs that are integrated into high school education are:

  • AFJROTC
  • Heart Academy
  • Redlands Business Academy

[edit] Colors and Mascot

The RHS colors are blue and white. The Mascot is a Boston Terrier.

[edit] Faculty

The current principal is Ms. Christina Rivera. 97% of teachers are fully credentialed compared to 93% statewide. On average, they have 16 years of teaching experience (2004 data).

[edit] Famous alumni

Brian Billick, Head Coach of the NFL Baltimore Ravens. Billick coached the Ravens to victory in Super Bowl XXXV.

James Fallows, American print and radio journalist who has been associated with The Atlantic Monthly for many years and has written seven books. He was the chief editor of US News and World report from 1996-98. He attended Harvard University and won a Rhodes Scholarship to Oxford University. He was also the chief speech writer for President Jimmy Carter during the first 2 years of his administration.

Julio Cruz, 2nd baseman for the Seattle Mariners, 1977 - 1982.

Pat Johnson, NFL Wide Receiver

[edit] External links

[edit] See Also

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