Hart High School (California)

Infobox Secondary school
name = Hart High School

motto = "Alive with Pride"
established = 1945
type = Public
principal = Dr. Collyn Nielsen
faculty =
students =
mascot = Indian
colors = Red, Black, & White
city = Newhall
state = California
country = USA flagicon|USA
website = http://www.hartdistrict.org/hart
grades = 9 - 12
average
address = 24825 Newhall Ave.
yearbook = "The Tomahawk"
newspaper = "The Smoke Signal"

William S. Hart High School, also known as "Hart High School", is the oldest high school in the Santa Clarita Valley in California. The school has been educating students in the 9th through 12th grades since 1945. The school's main colors are red and black. Its mascot is the Indian. Its main rivals are the other schools of the William S. Hart High School District, which include Valencia High School, Canyon High School, Saugus High School, Golden Valley High School, and West Ranch High School.

In 2005, the school celebrated its 60th anniversary.

Academic achievement

The school places much emphasis in academics. According to statistics from the district released in 2005, of the 1,886 students that passed at least one AP test:

*33% of those passing students were from Hart
*26% were from Valencia
*22% were from Saugus
*19% were from the Canyon

Associated Student Body

The Student Body Organization, Hart ASB, consists of elected and appointed Hart Students who serve as representatives of the whole student body during each school year. Under the guidance of the Administration and ASB Director these students plan and execute various activities "to encourage a cooperative spirit, develop constructive student leadership, and promote student well-being." Hart ASB is one of the most active and visible groups on campus, and almost all student related groups and activities depend on the support and guidance provided by ASB. Hart ASB is considered a sub-division of the state and it adheres to many of the same guidelines as a 501-C3,tax exempt organization, though it is technically not classified as one.

Under the guidelines of the organization's constitution and strict accounting policies, groups are able to raise and spend funds through ASB for the general benefit of Hart students. The current ASB Director is Pete Calzia and the ASB Accountant is Stacey Meyers.

ports

* Football (M) - CIF Champions 2003, 2001, 2000, 1999, 1998, 1995, 1986, 1983The Hart Indians football team have won 20 Foothill league titles along with 6 CIF titles.
* Softball
* Baseball (M) 1999 CIF Champions
* Cross Country - National Champs 1991, State Champs 1990, 1991, 1992
* Swim Team - M CIF Champions 2002
* Track and Field
* Golf (M / W)
* Basketball (M / W)1989 CIF Champions (Women) 2006 CIF Champions (Women)
* Volleyball (M / W)
* Soccer (M / W)
* Tennis (M / W)
* Marching Band - SCSBOA Champions 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007
* Cheerleading (W) - Numerous Regional, State, & National Titles. 2007-2008 Varsity Team undefeated with 6 Titles.

Hart Regiment

The Hart Regiment is a marching band headed by band director Anthony Bailey for the last seven years, during which they have won six straight SCSBOA championships (in 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, and 2007). The Regiment consists of a front percussion ensemble, marching winds, pageantry, and drumline. The Band Director is Anthony H. Bailey and the Pageantry Advisor is Erica Hardbarger. In August 2006, the winds and drumline recorded original marching band music by composer Rob Walker (ASCAP) for the NBC series Friday Night Lights.

In the Fall Semester of 2007 the Hart Regiment Marching Band went to the Bands of America Grand Nationals. The competition took place in the RCA Dome in Indianapolis, Indiana on November 14 through 17 of 2007.

pring Instrumental Ensembles

In the spring, the instrumental students separate into different ensemble groups. The Wind Ensemble is the higher of the two full ensembles which students must audition for. Because of the small size of the wind ensemble, the remaining students perform in the Concert Band. Students in percussion may also participate in the indoor drumline group, which performs shows with a front ensemble and a marching drumline. The Jazz Band is an extracurricular activity in the fall, and an audition group in the spring.

In February, 2007, the Wind Ensemble was one of two high school bands in the state of California to perform at the California Band Director's Association's 50th anniversary conference in Fresno, California.fact|date=November 2007 Groups were chosen by audition using live recordings of the previous year's musicians.March 2005,they performed at Carnegie Hall in New York.

March 2007 brought the group's second trip to the Bands of America National Concert Band Festival in Indianapolis, Indiana (the other first being in 2003). It performed in Clowes Hall at Butler University on March 16th as part of this event. The following pieces were played:

*Nitro - Frank Ticheli
*The Seasons - Philip Sparke
*Pageant for Band - Vincent Persichetti
*Ave Maria - Franz Biebl
*Turbine - John Mackey

The "Smoke Signal"

Hart's student-run newspaper is published monthly. It includes news stories, sports coverage, and editorials. On March 14, Michael Ewart, Suraj Bhogal, and Kevin Chang picked the NCAA and NBA Champions in a mock playoff.

While the paper's purpose is to inform the student population of school occurrences and relay the opinions of their peers, it is often censored by the administration for statements that conflict with other, more prestigious school organizations: namely Hart ASB.

The journalism room currently contains a small shrine dedicated to Seth Winger, editor emeritus.

Hart High Trivia

* Hart's original school colors were maroon and gray, but later changed to red and black in 1968.
* Hart was named for local cowboy actor William S. Hart.
* Several scenes from "Never Been Kissed" and "Freaks and Geeks" were filmed at the school.
* Television series The Greatest American Hero was filmed at the school.
* Hart's original Fight Song concluded with "Bring another scalp back home" with scalp being changed to win in the 90's.
* The weigh in scene in the locker room from "Vision Quest" was filmed in the old Hart boy's locker room.

Alma Mater

All hail Hart High,all hail to thee,We're loyal and true.

Though we wander far from homewe always cherish you.

We bless your name your praiseproclaim, together and apart.

Honestly you'll always beour own sweet Hart.

Fight Song

On to victory Hart High Indians.Let us fight to win this game. We're loyal Hart High Indians andwe're proud to bear the name.We will wave our banners proudlyas we honor the Red and Black.Doing our best to play fair all the way.Let us fight with all our mightOnward you Hart High IndiansConquer the Foothill League, You stalwarts on to victory.Fight, Fight, Fight, Fight, Fight, Fight, FightLead us to victory.Fight, FightGo Hart Go!Bring another win back home.

Notable alumni

* Kyle Boller, NFL - Baltimore Ravens
* Laura Diaz (TV anchor) KCBS-TV
* Joe Kapp, NFL
* Jerry Owens, MLB
* Todd Zeile, MLB
* Anthony Ervin, Olympic Gold Medalist (Swimming)
* Bob Walk, MLB
* Dee Dee Myers, White House Press Secretary under President Clinton
* James Shields, Tampa Bay Rays pitcher
* Glen Marhevka (trumpet player), Big Bad Voodoo Daddy
* Mark-Paul Gosselaar, actor, Saved By The Bell
* Christian Edström - Professional rally driver
* Bryan Herta, open wheel race car driver
* Matt Moore, NFL - Carolina Panthers
* Chris Frome, NFL - Chicago Bears
* Tyler Posey, actor, Maid in Manhattan, ( Currently attending Hart, graduating class of 2010)
* Jason Gore, PGA Tour

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