West Covina High School

Infobox Secondary school
name = West Covina High School
native_name = WCHS

motto = Home of Scholars and Champions
established = Spartans: 1950s
Bulldogs :1988
type = Public Secondary
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principal = Mike Gautreau
asst principal = Stephanie Windemuth
Roni Lui
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dean = Mario Morales
Gregory Perez
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students = 2,955 (2007-08)
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grades = 09-12
address = 1609 Cameron Avenue
city = West Covina
state = California
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Colorbox|Maroon Colorbox|Gold Maroon and Gold (Bulldogs)
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athletics = San Antonio League
mascot = The Spartans (1957-1988)
The Bulldogs (1988-Present)
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West Covina High School (WCHS) is a four year comprehensive secondary school located in West Covina, California. The school was first established in the 1950 but in 1988 it merged with Edgewood High School into its current incarnation. In 2005 WCHS became fully accredited by the Western Association of Schools and Colleges and a California Distinguished School. Principal Bradley T. Manning replaced former principal Jim Coombs, who was promoted to assistant superintendent of the city of Monrovia in 2007.

Demographics

Similar to other schools in the area, there has been a decrease in the percentage of white students, possibly due to the white flight that has afflicted the San Gabriel Valley. The concentration of African American students has also decreased over the years. However, there has been an increase in the number and percentage of Hispanic students. There is a large number of Asian American students, who are of mainly of Chinese, Taiwanese, and Vietnamese descent. Filipino students have also become noticeably larger in number and percentage.

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Academics

Honors & AP courses offered

Athletics

West Covina High School consists of many athletic teams which have achieved CIF and League titles. In 2004, WCHS defeated South Hills High School to win their first CIF title in over 40 years. In 2005, WCHS's basketball programs both won League Titles, the first time in a decade for either. The WCHS Soccer programs both won League Titles as well. The Wrestling Program is also well regarded and took League in 2005, advancing to Regionals and then State.

Fall Season
*Boys: Football Headed by Coach Mike Maggorie, Water Polo Headed by Coach Michael Baham
*Girls: Volleyball Headed by Coach Mercury Simonian, Tennis Headed by Coach Mark McConville
*Co-Ed Cross Country Headed By Coach Frank Gonzales

Winter Season
*Boys: Basketball Headed By Coach Gary Prestater, Soccer Headed By Coach Desmond Baker
*Girls: Basketball Headed By Coach Manuel Lopez, Soccer Headed By Coach Danielle Broshack, Water Polo Headed By Coach Michael Baham
*Co-Ed Wrestling Headed By Coach Donnie and Shirley Stephens

Spring Season
*Boys: Baseball Headed By Coach Drew Lorenger, Swimming Headed By Coach Michael Baham, Tennis Headed by Coach Brint Newlon
*Girls: Softball Headed By Coach Dan Woodard, Swimming Headed By Coach Michael Baham
*Co-Ed Badminton Headed By Coach Manuel Lopez, Golf Headed By Coach Jim Jastrab, Track and field Headed By Coach Frank Gonzales

Their arch-rivals are the South Hills Huskies.

Fine Arts Programs

*Dance/Drill
*All-Male Hip-Hop Dance
*Band
*Drumline
*Colorguard
*Chamber Choir
*WescovAires
*Drama
*Comedy Sportz
*Spirit Team

Notable Programs

West Covina High School has two sister schools, one in Germany and one in Japan. The Japanese exchange program has taken place annually for the past 17 years with Yamanashi Gaukin High School in Kofu, Japan. The German Exchange Program has taken place every other year since 1979 (exchange took place at Edgewood High School from 1979 to 1988) with Moltkestrasse Gymnasium in Gummersbach, Germany.

In the 2005-2006 school year, WCHS has debuted the Air Force Junior Reserve Officers Training Corps program unit CA-20051 headed by Major Frank Toledo(Ret.) and Staff Sargent Corneilius Walker(Ret.)

In 2006, the Robotics Alliance of West Covina (RAWC) took first place in the Southern California Regional Competition and took second place in the World in the FIRST Robotics Championship in Atlanta, Georgia. In 2008 the team achieved first in the San Diego Regional Competition and placed 3rd in the World in the Championship in Atlanta, Georgia. They were undefeated in their division (Newton Division) and lost to the 1st place team in Atlanta.

In 2008, the All Male Hip hop dance team Of west covina Took First place in The USA (united spirit association) in both the Hiphop and allmale divisions in California.

tudent Government

Infobox School2
name = West Covina High School Associated Student Body


established = Spartans: 1950s Bulldogs :1988
type = Student Government
head_name = Director
head = Melanie Wong
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free = 39 (32 voting including 7 Executive Board members and 8 Class Representatives, 7 non voting)
city = West Covina
state = California
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website = [http://www.wchsasb.net/ West Covina High School Associated Student Body] The Associated Student Body (ASB) of WCHS is headed by 7 executive board members: The President, Vice President, Secretary, Treasurer, Commissioner of Clubs, Commissioner of Recognition, and Commissioner of Events. The ASB cabinet includes 33 members, currently a body of 26 voting and 7 non-voting members. Official Cabinet meetings take place during 4th period on Thursdays to discuss future plans, passing checks and events.

The House of Representatives (HOR) take place on the first Thursday of the month and headed by the Vice President. Representatives are designated by their 4th period to represent the campus. The HOR discuss current events on the campus, and help provide feedback to the ASB Cabinet to then discuss the issues at hand further.

The Inter-Club Council (ICC) takes place on the first Wednesday of the month and is headed by the Commissioner of Clubs. Each club on campus must designate a representative to the ICC. The ICC discuss future events, issues regarding club accounts and events, and communicating club needs and concerns to the ASB Cabinet.

The Renaissance Program works to promote achievement on and off campus. Each week Renaissance and the staff help choose a Student of the Week, Athlete(s) of the Week, Classified Staff of the Week, and Tireless Teacher of the Week. Every Semester, Renaissance holds an assembly to recognize students' (academic and non academic) achievements, and staff and students also nominate a Most Inspirational Student and Teacher. Notable events include Bulldog Idol, Battle of the Bands, Cocoa Jam, and Summer Breakout.

The School Site Council (SSC) consists of Class representatives, Faculty, Staff and the community to discuss funds and their distribution through the School Improvement Program (SIP). Meetings usually take place on the 2nd or 3rd Wednesday of each month.

The current ASB director is Ms. Melanie Wong. The current Renaissance director is Mrs. Erin Reid.

Map of WCHS

Clubs and Organizations

Traditions and Memorials

During football home games, the band traditionally plays songs from USC, except for the fight song and Alma Mater, both of which are original compositions.

Yearly API

Alma Mater

Alma Mater, we praise you
Your strength makes us born anew,
From the ashes of the old world,
You've risen strong and true.
So together as Bulldogs
We fight to be free.
And for West Covina,
Maroon and Gold,
Will project us onto victory!
Alma Mater, hear our love for you.

"-Dr. Louis Sergio"

Fight Song

Go West Covina, let's fight on
We're going to fight
With all our might - To win!
Maroon and Gold,
Fight on to victory
And show our Bulldog pride again!

Trivia

* Actress Nia Peeples was raised in West Covina and is a graduate and was Homecoming Queen, Class of 1980.
* Major league baseball pitcher Joey Eischen graduated class of 1988.
* Major league baseball outfielder Tom Brunansky, who played for the 1987 World Series champions Minnesota Twins, graduated class of 1978.
* Actor/Journalist Dylan Jones, who played a small role in Ghost World (2001), graduated class of 1989.
* Actress Deeny Dakota (a.k.a. Deena Consiglio) graduated class of 1988.

References

External links

* [http://www.wcdhs.net/ West Covina High School website]
* [http://www.thezonelive.com/zone/public/6/schoolHome.asp?i=15999 The Zone - West Covina High School website]
* [http://www.wcusd.k12.ca.us/ West Covina Unified School District website]