Henry J. Kaiser High School (California)

Henry J. Kaiser High School
Kaiser Cats

"TOGETHER WE BUILD"
Location
Fontana, California
United States
Information
Type Public school
Established September 1998
School district Fontana Unified School District
Superintendent Leslie Boozer
Principal Terry Abernathy
Number of students 2362 (2013)
Color(s) Green, Silver and Black
Mascot Kaiser Cats
Rival Summit High School
Website http://www.fusd.net/

Henry J. Kaiser High School is a small to medium sized high school located at 11155 Almond Avenue in Fontana, California, with enrollment of 2362 in 2013. Kaiser High is one of five comprehensive high schools within Fontana Unified School District.

The school was established in 1998 under the supervision of Principal Bryan E. Malloy (deceased). As of 2014, the current principal is Terry Abernathy and the three assistant principals are Garth Masik, Catherine Obregon and Maureen Vass. The director of the Associated Student Body is Megan Eacret. The Athletic director for the school is Mark Olay. Kaiser High School has been experimenting recently with small learning communities.

School namesake

The school is named after renowned American industrialist Henry J. Kaiser, who founded the famous Kaiser Steel Mill, which helped to revolutionize the city of Fontana.[1]

Demographics

As of 2013, the student population was 84.5% Hispanic, 5.1% White/Non-Hispanic, 6.8% of African American, 1.4% Asian, 1.1% Filipino, .3% American Indian or Alaskan Native, .3% Pacific Islander, and .5% other or not specified ethnic backgrounds.[2]

School motto

The school motto is: "Together we will build a Kaiser High School community in which all students have every opportunity to progress academically, physically, and ethically in a caring, safe, and challenging environment." The motto is also featured on the school logo.

Football team

Kaiser High School is known for its successful football program under coach Dick Bruich. Under his supervision, he led Kaiser Football to one state championship, two CIF championships, one CIF runner-up award, two CIF semi-final appearances, eight Sunkist League titles, and eight consecutive playoff berths, before retiring in 2009.[3]

A number of successful athletes have emerged from the Kaiser football program, including David Popescu, the first Kaiser athlete to gain ALL-State honors playing football (2001),[4] Larry Hammett making CIF player of the year (2001),[5] Rick Potter making 2nd Team ALL Inland Valley and All C.I.F honors (2001).[6] In 2006 Lonyae Miller was a standout on the team, chosen as All-CIF Southern Section at running back and named the Sunkist League Offensive MVP.[7] Miller later attended Fresno State and is now a professional player in the NFL.[8]

The football team is currently under the coaching of Phil Zelaya and as of 2014 are back-to-back Sunkist League champions. In 2012, the Kaiser Football team made it to the SS-CIF championship, where they defeated Rancho Verde to claim the 2012 CIF Central Division Championship Title.

Clubs

Kaiser high school has a long and growing list of clubs that are, but not limited to:

Catamount Pride Marching Band & Color Guard (Drill Team 2012)

Kaiser High School is home to the amazing Catamount Pride Marching Band and Color Guard under the direction of Anthony Allmond. In 2008, and most recently 2014, the band won the sweepstakes at the Azusa Golden Days Parade. They've also won sweepstakes in the Riverside King Band Review, 2nd place in the Chino Band Review, 10,000 dingos at the LA County Fair, sweepstakes and music award in the Ganesha Band Review, and 1st place in the Arcadia Band Review.[9] The Kaiser Catamount Pride Marching Band hosted the first annual Kaiser Band Review September 26, 2009. Truly, they achieve the remarkable . . .

Kaiser Artistic and Theatrical Society

Kaiser Artistic and Theatrical Society, known as "K.A.T.S. Productions", is the name of the drama club at Henry J. Kaiser High. The club is responsible for producing the school theatrical productions each year. In addition, the club engages in other theatrical activities, like improvisational workshops and field trips to see professional productions. The club advisor is Wendi Johnson. The club includes an active troupe of the International Thespian Society, number 6721.

Shows Performed at Kaiser High School include: Rodgers and Hammerstein's Cinderella, The Devil and Daniel Webster, How to Succeed in Business Without Really Trying, Harvey, Annie Get Your Gun, Picnic, Little Shop of Horrors, Arsenic and Old Lace, Into the Woods, Little Women, Once Upon A Mattress, The Mousetrap, A Christmas Story, Once On This Island, Fools, A Christmas Carol, Seussical the Musical, Twelve Angry Men, Taming of the Shrew, West Side Story, Hamlet and Alice.

Awards


Notable Alumni

References

  1. ↑ "Henry". Retrieved 2011-01-22.
  2. ↑ "KAISER HIGH 2012-13 School Accountability Report Card" (PDF). Fontana Unified School District (FUSD.net). Retrieved 2014-03-24.
  3. ↑ "Dick Bruich : Inland Empire Gridiron Report". Retrieved 2011-01-22.
  4. ↑ "Scout.com: 2001 All-State Football Teams". Retrieved 2011-01-22.
  5. ↑ "Prep Sports". Retrieved 2011-01-22.
  6. ↑ "All-CIF Football Teams". Retrieved 2011-01-22.
  7. ↑ "Official Website of the Senior Bowl". Retrieved 2011-01-22.
  8. ↑ "Player Bio: Lonyae Miller - Fresno State Official Athletic Site". Retrieved 2011-01-22.
  9. ↑ "Kaiser Catamount Pride Band and Color Guard End Season on a High Note". Retrieved 2011-01-22.
  10. ↑ "Giselle Samson". Retrieved 2011-01-22.

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Coordinates: 34°03′03″N 117°29′36″W / 34.05083°N 117.49333°W