Pasadena High School (Pasadena, California)
Pasadena High School (PHS) is a public high school in Pasadena, California.
History
The school was first established as a district school in 1884 and became Pasadena High School in 1891.[1] In 1928, the school merged into Pasadena Junior College and operated as a four-year school, grades 11, 12, 13 and 14. Pasadena realigned its 6-4-4 school system in 1954 with Pasadena High School regaining its separate identity. PHS, however, shared the Pasadena City College Colorado Boulevard campus through the graduating class of 1960 when PHS moved to its present campus on Sierra Madre Boulevard at Washington Boulevard.
Student profile
In 2009, the school had 2213 students, with 51% Latino/Hispanic, 23% Black, 19% White, and the remainder belonging to other races.[4]
Academics
Pasadena High School offers several special unique programs. The Graphic Communications Academy was established in partnership with the Printing Industry of Southern California and Pasadena City College. The Visual Arts and Design Academy is linked with the Art Center College of Design, Pasadena City College and the Pasadena Art Armory. The Center for Independent Study program is a remedial program to help students who are behind in credits.
Sports
Turkey Tussle
PHS competes against the John Muir High School at the Rose Bowl in a football game called the Turkey Tussle. The tradition began in 1947.[8]
Notable alumni
- Kim Anderson, 1975, NFL Baltimore Colts
- Walt Becker, 1986, director of Van Wilder and Wild Hogs
- Mario Clark, 1973, NFL Boston Patriots
- Carol Cleveland, actress, associated with the "Monty Python's Flying Circus" TV show
- Mike Connelly, 1952, NFL Dallas Cowboys.
- Michael Cooper, 1974, basketball player and coach[9]
- Michael Dunnagan, 1969, actor[10]
- Bob Eubanks, 1955, TV personality[11]
- Howard Hawks, 1914, Hollywood film director (Scarface, Gentlemen Prefer Blondes)[12]
- Chris Holden, 1978, 53rd Mayor of Pasadena[13]
- Michael Holton, 1979, basketball player and ESPN analyst[14]
- Yun Jung Hoon, popular Korean actor
- Chidi Iwuoma, 1996, cornerback for Pittsburgh Steelers
- Payton Jordan Hall of Fame Olympic Track Coach and Masters Track and Field World Record holder[15]
- Chris McAlister, 1995, NFL cornerback for the Baltimore Ravens and New Orleans Saints
- Yura Movsisyan, soccer player in Real Salt Lake
- George S. Patton, US Army general in World War II[16]
- William H. Press, 1965, astrophysicist and 165th President of the American Association for the Advancement of Science
- Stan Smith, 1964, tennis player and two time Grand Slam singles champion
- Kevin Tighe, 1962, actor[10]
- Mark Trahant, 1975, Native American journalist
- Alex Van Halen, member of rock band Van Halen
- Eddie Van Halen, founding member of Van Halen
- Cynthia Whitcomb, 1969, television writer and playwright[10]
- Jim Wilks, 1976, NFL New Orleans Saints
- Hodgy Beats, rapper.
References
- ^ a b "2003-2004 School Accountability Report Card" (PDF). Pasadena Unified School District. http://www.pusd.us/staticpages/sarc/phs203-04.pdf.
- ^ http://phs.pasadenausd.org/modules/tt/staffList/staffListSimplified.phtml
- ^ K-12 Directory of Schools
- ^ a b http://nces.ed.gov/globallocator/sch_info_popup.asp?Type=Public&ID=062994004684
- ^ http://www.maxpreps.com/high-schools/tlyP1HMjZUKzaZ0wy8xvxg/pasadena-bulldogs/home.htm
- ^ Mario Villegas, A 'Classic' for many reasons, ESPN Los Angeles, November 4, 2010
- ^ http://www.acswasc.org/directory_searchdetail.cfm?O=802&Schl=pasadena&City=&Cat=1&Cnty=0&SchoolCat=Public%20School&Name=Pasadena%20High%20School&Page=1
- ^ "The Turkey Tussle". Pasadena High School Official Website. http://phs.pasadenausd.org/modules/cms/pages.phtml?pageid=160658&sessionid=081d6555d9b0f7f7ad6df2c1aa27cea0&sessionid=081d6555d9b0f7f7ad6df2c1aa27cea0. Retrieved 2007-12-09.
- ^ Wright, Rick (10 November 2005). "ABQjournal: From Childhood, Through UNM and the NBA, Michael Cooper Has Persevered". Albuquerque Journal. http://www.abqjournal.com/sports/406403sports11-10-05.htm. Retrieved 17 April 2011.
- ^ a b c Beyette, Beverly (1988-01-04). "'Franco's Kids' Pay Tribute". Los Angeles Times (Los Angeles, California). http://articles.latimes.com/1988-01-04/news/vw-22227_1_abel-franco. "After 26 years as drama teacher at Pasadena High, Franco was retiring to devote full time to acting and writing. For three months, his one-time pupils had planned this tribute, a party Saturday night at the Bel-Air home of scriptwriter Cynthia Whitcomb (class of '69)."
- ^ Holt, Steve (9 December 2010). "Bob Eubanks fullfills lifelong dream". The Acorn. http://www.theacorn.com/news/2010-12-09/Community/Bob_Eubanks_fullfills_lifelong_dream.html. Retrieved 17 April 2011.
- ^ McCarthy, Todd. Howard hawks: The Grey Fox of Hollywood. Grove Press. 1997. p. 36.
- ^ "City of Pasadena: Councilmember Chris Holden". http://cityofpasadena.net/district3/. Retrieved 17 April 2011.
- ^ Player Bio: Michael Holton, UCLABruins.com
- ^ Tranquada, Jim. "Occidental College :: Legendary Track Coach Payton Jordan to be Honored at SCIAC Track Championships April 23". Occidental College. http://www.oxy.edu/x2848.xml. Retrieved 17 April 2011.
- ^ Farago, Ladislas. Patton: Ordeal And Triumph. Westholme Publishing. p. 57. ISBN 1-59416-011-2.
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