Eisenhower High School (Rialto, California)

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Dwight D. Eisenhower High School (est. 1959), is located in Rialto, California on the corner of Baseline Avenue and Lilac Ave. The school is named for U.S. President Dwight D. Eisenhower.

Eisenhower High School is located in Rialto, California, which lies north of Interstate 10, between the cities of San Bernardino and Fontana. It is one of three comprehensive high schools in the Rialto Unified School District and serves a student population of approximately 2,200 in grades 9-12. Established in 1959, Eisenhower has served more than four generations of the community's members and prides itself on its outstanding programs.

Dwight D. Eisenhower High School has been awarded National Blue Ribbon School 1993 and California Distinguished School 1994

Alma Mater

Where desert sand and mountains Meet beneath the western sky, 'Tis there my heart forever Yearns for Eisenhower High. Our dear old Alma Mater, We owe our best to thee, 'Tis here we spent our cherished years, We pledge our loyalty.

Fight Song

Fight you Eagles, fight for glory Fight with all your might Ever loyal true and faithful To the Green and White Rah! Rah! Rah! Never failing bravely playing Raise your colors high We are proud of you and true To Eisenhower High!

1 Notable Graduates
2 School Colors and Mascot
3 Clubs and Programs
4 Demographics
5 External links

[edit] Notable Graduates

Alex Acker, NBA player
Brandie Burton, LPGA golfer
Ted Chronopolous, Major League Soccer player
Jeff Conine, current MLB player
Kirk Fogg, actor/singer
Clarence Gilyard, actor (Matlock and Walker, Texas Ranger)
Ronnie Lott, NFL Hall of Fame
Irven Rager, Track and field star of the 1960's, father of Scott Rager of the band Tea Leaf Green
Courtney Randall, running back for University of Nevada
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John Singleton, film director, screenwriter, producer
Nick Theodorou, former professional baseball player; member of 2004 Greece Olympic Baseball Team
Lisa Marie Varon, professional wrestler
Jesse Wagner, lead vocals/guitar of The Aggrolites.
Ryan Clady, a 2004 graduate, is the starting left tackle for the Denver Broncos of the National Football League, and was a 1st Round Draft Choice in the 2007 NFL Draft.
Kenny Clark Russell, lead singer in Cromwell.
Sam Scott , Founder,Singer,Writer,Keyboardist in ALLIES.
Randy Thomas, Founder,Singer,Writer,Guitarist,Producer in ALLIES

[edit] School Colors and Mascot

The School Colors for Eisenhower High School are Green, Gold and White. Their mascot is the Golden Eagle.

[edit] Clubs and Programs

Eisenhower High School boasts several on-campus clubs and after-school programs, including the Future Business Leaders of America (FBLA), Key Club (community-service based), Alive Club (religious-based), Journalism, Internship, and a Job Site Training course.

The school is also home to a Fine Arts program consisting of four Fine Art clubs: Band, Choir, Dance, and Drama Production.

There are five Band classes: Orchestra (string ensemble), Intermediate Band, Wind Ensemble (advanced band), Marching Band, and Jazz Band. Marching Band is held after school in the Fall semester, while Jazz Band is held after school during the Winter semester.

There are also three Choirs: Ikeapella (beginning choir), Ikettes (female group), and Madrigals (advanced choir). The Madrigal group is the only high-school level show choir in Rialto.