Riverside Polytechnic High School

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Riverside Polytechnic High School traces its heritage to 1887 when the newly formed community of Riverside, California demanded higher education for their children. The first joint-elementary/high school, later called Grant School, graduated the first class of Riverside High School with seven students, four girls and three boys, in 1890. Miss Eugenie Fuller was its principal. When classes grew too large in 1902, a new co-educational high school building was constructed on 9th Street between Lemon and Lime Streets. In 1910, Riverside High School's enrollment was approximately 500 students, and again new facilities were required. In 1911, the genders were separated creating a Girls High School continuing in the existing building and a Boys High School at the newly constructed Tequesquite campus. Miss Eugenie Fuller continued as principal of the Girls High School, and Mr. J.E. McKown was appointed principal of the Boys High School which was renamed Riverside Polytechnic High School.

Contents 1 History 2 Mascot and School Pride 3 ASB 4 Athletics 5 Alumni 6 External link

[edit] History

World War I brought great change to both high school campuses, and saw principals change as they went to support the war effort. The enrollment explosion waned as young men flooded into the armed forces. In 1924, more change occurred. The school board established the creation of a junior high school level and consolidated the senior high schools into one co-educational school. A new Applied Arts Building provided Home Economics and "other facilities for the girls." The old Girls High School served as a Girls Junior High School, while the Boys Junior High School was located at the old Grant School. 1945 saw the Junior College and the Senior High School with growing enrollments, and so provided separate administrations for each. Then in 1956 double sessions at Poly were needed until a second high school, Ramona High, could be built. As high school enrollment continued to grow, it was evident that still a third high school would be needed in Riverside. In 1961-65, Poly separated from the Junior College campus and a site on the corner of Central and Victoria Avenues was built, along with a high school on 3rd Street and Chicago Avenue, named North High. Both high schools opened their doors in September, 1965, with the Victoria site continuing the traditional name of Riverside Polytechnic High School. Since that time, Poly High School classes have taken place on the present site, tracing its heritage back over 100 years.

[edit] Mascot and School Pride

Riverside Polytechnic High is a proud supporter of their mascot, a powerful Bear. Poly High is known for their strong colors of Green and Orange. The reason why this high school has had these colors for years are because they represent what Riverside is known for and that is the their beautiful Orange Groves. The proud heritage of this town has always been outstanding and will always continue for generations to come.

[edit] ASB

ASB "Mission Statement" The focus of ASB is to efficiently carry out the desires of the student body. Throughout the year, ASB organizes several activities to enrich the school experience for all students. These activities include, two blood drives, formal and casual dances, lunch time activities, assemblies, elections for office, community service opportunities, and staff and teacher appreciation. Through these activities we hope to make the school year enjoyable for all students and staff.

[edit] Athletics

Athletics can be a part of a message sent through our community that interscholastic athletics potentially have lifetime learning experience impact. Unlike sports events we see on television at the collegiate and professional level where entertainment is the mission and sportsmanship is not a primary objective, our goal is to have a positive educational affect. This message must be communicated if we are to continue to have success in this area. Integrity, fairness and respect are lifetime values taught through athletics, and these are the principles of good sportsmanship. With them, the spirit of competition thrives, fueled by honest rivalry, courteous relations and graceful acceptance of the results.

[edit] Alumni

• Reggie Miller, famous NBA player and commentator
• Cheryl Miller, famous NCAA women's basketball player, WNBA coach and commentator

[edit] External link

• School website