South High School (Bakersfield, California)

South High School
Address
1101 Planz Road
Bakersfield, California, 93304
United States
Coordinates 35°19′25″N 119°00′53″W / 35.32361°N 119.01472°WCoordinates: 35°19′25″N 119°00′53″W / 35.32361°N 119.01472°W
Information
Type Public high school
Established 1957
School district Kern High School District
Grades 9-12
Number of students about 2,100
Color(s) Columbia Blue, Gray
Mascot Rebels
Rival North, West, Golden Valley
Website School website

South High School is a high school in Bakersfield, California in the United States, founded in 1957.

History

The school has approximately 2,150 students. The school mascot is known as the Rebel Man or Johnny Rebel and is patterned after a Confederate soldier. Sports teams are referred to as the Rebels.

Extracurricular Activities

Athletics

The School offers a variety of sports that include: baseball, swimming, dance, flag, golf, wrestling, tennis, cross-country running, soccer, basketball, softball, volleyball, and football. Football is the most traditional sport played. In the year 2006-07, the schools Varsity Rebel baseball team was successful in earning a spot in the Division 3 championships.

South High celebrated its 50th anniversary and homecoming on September 29, 2007. The South High Rebels also hosted their 50th homecoming football game against the Shafter Generals with South High winning 41-12.

Clubs

They have clubs such as forensics, JROTC,and ROC.

South High is also home to the prestigious MS3 program, the brand new South High Justice Academy the AVID program and an award-winning Rebel Regiment Band and Colorguard.

Notable alumni

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