Orange Glen High School
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| Orange Glen High School | |
| Location | |
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| Escondido, California, United States |
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| Information | |
| Principal | Diego Ochoa |
| Enrollment |
2,370 |
| Type | Public |
| Established | 1964 |
| Faculty | 92 |
| Mascot | Patriot |
| Colors | Red, White and Blue |
| Newspaper | The Musket |
| Homepage | http://www.orangeglen.com/ |
Orange Glen High School is one of the three public high schools in the Escondido Union High School District in Escondido, California established in 1964. Orange Glen High School is proud of its academic achievements. The school recently earned the prestigious California Distinguished School Award,[1] and continues to focus on improving the academic achievements of all its students. In the 2005-06 school year, Orange Glen High School served 2,370 students.
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[edit] Stats
- Grade Range: 9-12
- Number of Academic Counselors: 6
- Stadium: Dick Disney Field
"The Musket" newspaper is part of the High School National Ad Network.
[edit] OGHS Fight Song
RAISE YOUR BANNERS
RED, WHITE AND BLUE
ORANGE GLEN IS CHEERING FOR YOU
AND WHEN WE RAISE OUR VOICES
IN LOYALTY
P-A-T-R-I-O-T-S
EVER MIGHTY
FIGHT ON TO VICTORY
[edit] OGHS Alma Mater
Here, where Patriots proud and loyal
Beckon heroes to the task
Stands Orange Glen on noble soil
Truth and honor to the last.
School of greatness, school of glory,
Bow in reverence; tell thy story.
Guide our steps dear alma mater.
Marching forward ever more
To Orange Glen our alma mater,
Patriots forever more.
[edit] Athletics
Orange Glen High School is a Division II school and a member of the Valley League. Student athletes may participate in 18 varsity/junior varsity level sports.
OGHS ATHLETICS
Athletic Director: Kevin Brown
The athletic program consists of the following sports:
FALL (August)
- Cross Country
- Field Hockey
- Football
- Girls Tennis
- Girls Volleyball
- Boys Water Polo
- Girls Golf
WINTER (November)
- Boys and Girls soccer
- Boys and Girls basketball
- Girls water polo
- Wrestling
SPRING (February)
- Baseball
- Softball
- Boys Golf
- Boys and Girls swimming
- Men's Tennis
- Boys and Girls Track
- Boys Volleyball
In 1999, the boys basketball team won the CIF Division II championships 74-45 over Serra High School[2]
The girls basketball team won the Division II title in 2002. They beat Mount Miguel High School 52-41[3]
Girls Cross Country won the Division I title in 1995. As for individual champions, Pauline Stehly won the 3A title in 1983.
The football team won the 1967 county title under coach Dick Disney. Several notable coaches at Orange Glen include NFL Hall of Famer and former Oakland Raider Fred Biletnikoff[4] in 1982 and current Colorado State co-offensive coordinator Dave Lay in 1988 [5]
The wrestling team has finished runner up four times.
In 2007, the boys soccer team won the CIF San Diego Section Division II championships. It was the first CIF banner for the boys team.[6]
Only one Patriot has ever had their number retired, Sean Salisbury[7]
[edit] Notable alumni
- Sean Salisbury (1981) College football at USC, NFL Football player, and ESPN broadcaster.[8]
- Brett Salisbury Author, Transform Diet
- Lenny McGill, former NFL star and current Green Bay Packers scout[9]
- Actress Katherin Kovin-Pacino[10]
- Boy Toy Jesse Lozano, local disc jockey on Channel 93.3(1997)[11]
- Ryan Jaroncyk, a 1995 first round draft pick by the New York Mets[12][13]
- Juan Pablo Alvarez Cisneros, died on 9/11 on the 106th floor of the World Trade Center[14]
- Brad Greetis, fullback for the Columbus Destroyers of the AFL[15]
- Laura Hughes, assistant coach of women's basketball at Arizona State[16]
[edit] SONY
Orange Glen High School is one of four high schools in the nation that has the Sony Stars Scholarship.
[edit] See also
[edit] References
- ^ North County high schools make the grade with Newsweek : North County Times - Californian
- ^ http://www.cifsds.org/recordbook08/bkb.boys0708.pdf
- ^ http://www.cifsds.org/recordbook08/bkb.girls0708.pdf
- ^ The Raider Zone - Hall of Fame - Fred Biletnikoff
- ^ Veteran coach hopes to revisit good ol' days - The Denver Post
- ^ Orange Glen wildly celebrates title victory over Oceanside : North County Times - Californian
- ^ Salisbury's number gets call at auction : North County Times - Californian
- ^ Sean Salisbury official web site
- ^ Packers.com » Team » Staff » Lenny McGill
- ^ Katherin Kovin-Pacino - Biography
- ^ www.myspace.com/boytoyjesse933
- ^ Ryan Jaroncyk at The Baseball Cube
- ^ Ryan Jaroncyk at The Baseball Cube
- ^ SignOnSanDiego.com > News > 9.11 ONE YEAR LATER
- ^ Columbus Destroyers Official Site
- ^ Player Bio: Laura Hughes :: Women's Basketball
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