San Fernando High School

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location =11133 O'Melveny Avenue.
San Fernando, California
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San Fernando High School, located in San Fernando, California, is a secondary school that is a part of the Los Angeles Unified School District.

The school colors are black and gold. All girls teams are referred to as Lady Tigers, all boys teams simply as Tigers. It is the only high school in California with Project G.R.A.D.(Graduation Really Achieves Dreams). San Fernando High School also hosts the [http://www.puente.net/ Puente Project] , a national-award winning program which has assisted thousands of students reach their dreams of college success.

The City of San Fernando is zoned to the school. Originally the Pacoima area was mostly assigned to the school, but much of it was reassigned to Arleta High School when that school opened in 2006. The San Fernando Gardens public housing complex in the Pacoima area is assigned to San Fernando High School.

Plans to bring the school to a traditional calendar in 2009 rather than the "year-round" calendar have surfaced recently. With the opening of numerous new senior high schools in the valley to relieve overpopulation in area schools, the plan is possible. Apparently, that was obvious to officials as well, because in March of 2008 it was announced by current school principal Ken Lee that San Fernando High School would start on a traditional calendar in the fall of 2008. This calendar would allow all three tracks (A, B, and C-track; roughly 3300 students in total) to join as one in September of 2008, as well as make it impossible for the city's planned charter middle school to take residence within the school grounds.

History

San Fernando High School, the second oldest school in the San Fernando Valley, was established in 1896 [http://www.sanfernandohs.com/history.jsp?rn=1919] . The first campus was located on Fifth Street and Hager Street. In 1906 the school was moved to a site on North Brand Boulevard. In 1952 the school moved to its present location at 11133 O'Melveny Avenue. The North Brand Boulevard location now houses San Fernando Middle School.

San Fernando High School's attendance boundary changed numerous times as well as new high schools opening in the area. In the fall of 2006, 9th and 10th graders in a portion of San Fernando High School's 2005-2006 school year zone will attend Arleta High School instead of San Fernando [http://www.laschools.org/project-status/one-project?project_number=55.67307] ; Arleta will phase in grades 11 through 12 [http://www.laschools.org/employee/mpd/fs-mpd/download/map_booklets_2006-2007/Proj04MB.pdf] .

The school will be relieved when Valley Region High School 5 opens in 2011 [http://www.laschools.org/project-status/one-project?project_number=56.40032] .

Athletics

Football

Operating the wishbone offense (a rarity in California) with future USC stars Charles White and Kevin Williams, San Fernando High won the L.A. City Football title in 1974 and 1975, repeating the 1934, 1937, 1953 and 1967 season championships. Prior to the 1975 season, they were ranked #1 in the country. In 1976 they lost their first game of the season to Gardena High by a score of 41-0. The team rebounded, losing only one more game (and defeating John Elway's Granada Hills High team along the way) to earn a spot in the city playoffs. They went on to defeat Banning High School to win the city title.

Wrestling

The San Fernando High School wrestling team currently holds the largest number of city championships in Los Angeles. In the spring season of 2006, the Tiger wrestling team had a perfect undefeated season of 21-0. The 2006 wrestling team took first place at the C.I.F. championship, with five of their wrestlers qualifying for the State championship.

tudent Government

The San Fernando High School Student Government (ASB starting in the fall of 2008) is a well organized school organization. It is a well respected and respectful student run organization that is in charge of most school events. Covering everything from homecoming to the annual "Tiger Fest" (a school activity in which many school clubs and teams sell foods during an extended lunch period; it usually consists of music, activities and wonderful theme decorations), the student government class is known for creativity.

an Fernando Mighty Tiger Marching Band and Color Guard

San Fernando High School is home to the San Fernando Mighty Tiger Marching Band and Color Guard. With unforgettable field shows and amazing music, the Mighty Tigers are a tough band to beat in the LAUSD Band and Drill Team Competitions held annually at East L.A. College.

Notable alumni

* Gerald Chamales
* George Lopez, comedian, writer, actor.
* Christopher Duarte, musician.
* Anthony Davis, USC running back from 1972-74.
* Charles White, NFL and USC running back, Heisman trophy winner in 1979.
* Richie Valens, late 1950s Rock and Roll icon.
* Rodrigo Barbosa, Muay Thai Kickboxing Champion.
* Milford Zornes, artist.
* Alex Padilla, California State Senator.
* Tony Cardenas, Los Angeles City Council member.
* Felipe Fuentes, California State Assembly member.
* Denny Crum,Head Coach, University of Louisville between 1971 and 2001.
* Cheech Marin, comedian, actor, writer.
* Paradocks, hip hop artist
* Mis-Magic, comedian, magician. [http://www.mismagicshouse.com]

External links

* [http://www.sanfernandohs.com/ Official website]