Sacramento High School
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Sacramento High School is the second oldest school west of the Mississippi. Established in 1856, the school's colors are purple and white and its mascot is a dragon.
[edit] Notable Alumni
- David-Matthew Barnes, award-winning playwright and author; writer and director of the film Frozen Stars
- Herb Caen, Pulitzer Prize-winning columnist for the San Francisco Chronicle
- Ray Eames, American artist, designer, architect and filmmaker
- Hiram Johnson, former California governor
- Aaron Peckham, founder of Urban Dictionary
- Rufus Reid, jazz bassist, educator, and composer
[edit] Notable Athletes
- Jim Breech, 14-year kicker for the Oakland Raiders and Cincinnati Bengals
- Ralph DeLoach, former NFL defensive lineman
- Burt Delavan, former NFL offensive lineman
- Leland Glass, defensive back and wide receiver standout in high school, played at University of Oregon, and two seasons with the Green Bay Packers[1]
- Lou Harris, rushed for 1,279 yards at USC and Canadian Football League with the British Columbia Lions[2]
- Kevin Johnson, former NBA guard for the Cleveland Cavaliers and the Phoenix Suns
- Alva Liles, former NFL guard
- Artimus Parker, All-American at defensive back for USC and played four seasons with the Philadelphia Eagles and New York Jets[3]
- Jerry Royster, former MLB third baseman for five teams and current manager of the Las Vegas 51s of the Pacific Coast League
- Kato Serwanga, five-year defensive back with the New England Patriots, Washington Redskins and the New York Giants
- Wasswa Serwanga, three-year defensive back with the San Francisco 49ers and Minnesota Vikings
- Matt Walbeck, 11-year MLB outfielder
[edit] External links/sources
- ^ Bill Paterson. "Alumni honor roll", Sacramento Bee, July 29, 2006.
- ^ Bill Paterson. "Alumni honor roll", Sacramento Bee, July 29, 2006.
- ^ Bill Paterson. "Alumni honor roll", Sacramento Bee, July 29, 2006.
