South High School (Bakersfield, California)
| South High School | |
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| Address | |
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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 |
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| 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
- Michael Dallas, Jr., a professional boxer in the Light Welterweight division.[1]
- Rick Mears, retired American race car driver and four-time Indy 500 winner.
- David Silveria, Former drummer of the band Korn
- William Van Worth, Gold Medalist in Men's Greco in wrestling at the 1975 Pan American Games in the +100 kg division[2]
References
- ↑ "Mike Dallas JR.". Gossen Promotions. Archived from the original on 11 October 2011. Retrieved June 20, 2015.
- ↑ Martin, Bryce (2013). Kern county sports chronicles : colorful athletes of the Central Valley. p. 86. ISBN 978-1626191440. Retrieved 23 October 2014.