Carlsbad High School

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Location
Carlsbad High School
Carlsbad, California, USA
Information
Principal	Margaret A. Stanchi
Students	approx. 3000
Type	Public
Mascot	Lancer
Established	1957
Colors
Homepage	http://www.carlsbadhigh.com

Carlsbad High School is a public High School in Carlsbad, California. First opened in 1957, the high school is currently under consideration for redevelopment^{[citation needed]}.

1 Overview
2 Future Renovation
3 Achievements, Awards, Distinctions
4 Notable Alumni
5 External links

[edit] Overview

Carlsbad High School is renowned for its high level of academic success and graduate levels. Located within walking distance to the Carlsbad beach, the sprawling campus features numerous buildings and facilities. While one may presume that the caliber of students at the school would be high because of the premier location, many students are from families struggling financially. Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger visited the high school 8/11/2006 [1]to announce his plans for the future of funding and education in California's schools. The famous Carlsbad Gap is located on its campus.

[edit] Future Renovation

Beginning this year, Carlsbad High will be modernized in order to update to 21st century standards. Some buildings will remain while most will be demolished to make room for the new facilities. The football stadium will include an all-weather track along with additional seating. Additional parking will be added, which will relieve the overcrowding of vehicles on Monroe Street. Other new facilities include a large performing arts building, new vocational education building, and two large two-story classroom buildings. The renovation process is expected to begin in late 2007 and end at the beginning of the 2012-2013 school year.

[edit] Achievements, Awards, Distinctions

Home to the nationally acclaimed and award-winning CHSTV.
2005 and 2006 CIF San Diego Section Football Division I Championship.[2]
2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, and 2007 CIF San Diego Section Water Polo Division I Championships
National Champion Lancer Dancers[3]. UDA National Titles include:
- 2001 - Large Varsity Jazz
- 2002 - Large Varsity Jazz, ESPN TV Challenge
- 2003 - Large Varsity Jazz
- 2004 - Small Varsity Hip Hop
- 2006 - Small Varsity Hip Hop AND Small Varsity Jazz
- 2007 - Small Varsity Jazz
- 2007 - California Distinguished School
Home to the famous Carlsbad Gap, a street skateboarding attraction popularized in skate videos and magazines. Carlsbad High School is featured in Tony Hawk 's Pro Skater 2 video game, where the gap is a skateboard obstacle.

[edit] Notable Alumni

Brady Anderson, Baseball; Baltimore Orioles
Michelle Baena, Model
Chad Butler, Musician, drummer for Switchfoot
Colin Branch, Football; Stanford University & Carolina Panthers
Brandon Chillar, Football; UCLA & Saint Louis Rams
Jon Foreman, Musician, lead singer and guitarist for Switchfoot
Troy Glaus, Major League Baseball player, won World Series with the Anaheim Angels in 2002
Ted Johnson, Football; University of Colorado & New England Patriots
Ryan Kern, Musician, backup guitarist for Skirmish the Band
Derrick Williams, Football; San Diego State University, Kansas City Chiefs
Scott Karl, Baseball; Milwaukee Brewers, Colorado Rockies
Glen Kozlowski, Football; Chicago Bears
Sal Masekela, Actor/Commentator
Autumn Reeser, Actress
Tanner Turner, Musician, drummer for ...Of Stalwart Fads
Taylor Knox, Professional Surfer
Staciana Stitts Olympic Gold Medal Swimmer
Josh Mangini, Motivational Speaker
Shaun White, Olympic Gold Medal Snowboarder