Centennial High School (Corona, California)

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motto = Together We Can, Together We Will
established = 1989
type = Public Secondary
principal = Sam Buenrostro
faculty = 119
enrollment = 2,684 [ [http://data1.cde.ca.gov/dataquest/SchEnr.asp?TheName=Cent&cSelect=CENTENNIAL%5EHIGH--CORONA-NORCO%5EUN--3367033-3330446&cChoice=SchEnrEth&cYear=2006-07&cLevel=School&cTopic=Enrollment&myTimeFrame=S&submit1=Submit Centennial High School Enrollment by Ethnicity] , accessed January 20, 2008]
colors = Red and Black and White
mascot = Huskies
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location = 1820 Rimpau Ave, Corona, California, United States of America
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website = [http://www.cnusd.k12.ca.us/centennial-hs/ www.cnusd.k12.ca.us/centennial-hs]

Centennial High School (commonly referred to as CHS or CeHS) is a California Distinguished, [ [http://www.cde.ca.gov/ta/sr/cs/ap/distingcounty.asp?county=33&submit1=Submit List of California Distinguished Schools in Riverside County] , accessed October 6, 2007] public secondary school in the city of Corona, California, a growing bedroom community in the Inland Empire region of Southern California. Centennial is one of eight high schools in the Corona-Norco Unified School District, but it is unique as the only high school in the district that provides the International Baccalaureate program of study, comprising the Middle Years Program (grades 9 and 10) and Diploma Program (grades 11 and 12). Centennial also consistently ranks at the top of its regional athletic league, most prominently its football and wrestling teams.

Mission

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"It is the mission of Centennial High School to create a dynamic learning environment that meets the needs of all students in preparing them to be successful problem solvers and effective communicators."

Campus

Constructed in 1989, the campus is modern and Internet-connected throughout. The addition of a double-level Science Center several years ago provides a distinct look into the dynamic and innovative spirit of both the school and the district, which is, as of September 2006, opening up two additional high schools in the Corona-Norco area in order to reduce the severe overcrowding of the existing schools.

The campus covers an area of 1,742,200 square feet (exactly 40 acres). It includes the following facilities:
* 6 tennis courts
* 2 baseball fields, 2 softball fields
* 4 outdoor volleyball courts
* 5 outdoor basketball courts
* A dance room and wrestling/weight-lifting room
* A gymnasium and performing arts center which includes a Drama, choir and band room.
* A library/media center
* Football field in "Dawg Pound"
* Student and faculty parking spaces
* Track and field facilities
* An outdoor pool

There are plans in the near future to rebuild classrooms, expand the student parking lot, replace the asphalt ground to concrete in the PE area, and build a new two-story complex building, housing a multi-purpose room, kitchen, and classrooms. These plans are expected to be finished by the year 2011.

Academics

The school, though lagging in California State Standards test scores as compared to other high schools in the district, yearly provides a greater number of National Merit Finalists and Scholars than any other school in the district. It is estimated that around 830 students are enrolled in at least one honors level class, which include Advance Placement and International Baccalaureate courses.

Athletics

Centennial High is a member of the Mountain View League, however the 2007-2008 school year will be their last year in that league.

Fall Sports: * Cross Country JV/V (Boys) * Cross Country JV/V (Girls) * Football FR/JV/V (Co-ed) * Golf (Girls) * Tennis JV/V (Girls) * Volleyball FR/JV/V (Girls) * Water polo JV/V (Boys)

Winter Sports: * Basketball FR/JV/V (Boys) * Basketball FR/JV/V (Girls) * Soccer FR/JV/V (Boys) * Soccer FR/JV/V (Girls) * Water Polo JV/V (Girls) * Wrestling FR/JV/V (Boys)

Spring Sports: * Baseball FR/JV/V (Boys) * Golf JV/V (Boys) * Softball FR/JV/V (Girls) * Swimming JV/V (Boys) * Swimming JV/V (Girls) * Tennis JV/V (Boys) * Track & Field JV/V (Boys) * Track & Field JV/V (Girls) * Volleyball JV/V (Boys)

Football

The Centennial football team, led by the Coach of the Year Matt Logan, has a record of 3 CIF championships and 9 Mountain View League championships. The 2007 Centennial football played in the D-1 State Championship, losing to De La Salle High by a score of 38-31.

Wrestling

The Centennial wrestling team, led by Coach Randy Campbell, currently has 11 Mountain View League championships, 3 CIF Runner-Ups and 6 CIF championships. on December 14-15 they took first place in Kaiser Tournament leaving 10-0.

Student Interest Groups

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* Advancement Via Individual Determination (AVID)
* American Cancer Society
* American Red Cross Association
* Anime Club
* Art Club
* Associated Student Body (ASB)
* Black Student Union (BSU)
* California Scholarship Federation (CSF)
* Cheer
* Chess Club
* Choir
* Color Guard
* Dance
* Drama
* Fashion Club
* Future Business Leaders of America (FBLA)
* Future Heroes of America (FHA)
* Gaming Club
* Gay-Straight Alliance
* Habitat for Humanity
* Hispanic Outreach Leadership Alliance (HOLA)
* Husky Express ("Student newspaper")
* Indian Student Union (ISU)
* Interact
* International Baccalaureate Student Association (IBSA)
* International Thespian Society (ITS)
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* Key Club
* Knitting for Life
* Link Crew
* Make-A-Wish Foundation
* Marching Alliance
* Mathematics, Engineering, Science Achievement (MESA)
* Mock Trial
* Movimiento Estudiantil Chicano de Aztlán (MEChA)
* Parent-Teacher-Student Association (PTSA)
* Peer Counseling
* Renaissance
* ROP Floral
* Senior Girls' Club
* Sigma Pi Club
* Spirit Club
* Students Against Pollution
* Students for Christ
* Students for Peace and Social Justice
* Teachers Club
* Tech Ed Club
* Teen Republican Club
* TV Production
* United Nations International Children's Emergency (UNICEF)
* Unity
* Yearbook
* Young Democrats Club

Diversity

With over 2,578 students, Centennial is a crowded campus, but one that is home to a highly diverse student population:

* 49.6% Hispanic
* 28.9% Caucasian
* 10.2% African American
* 7.3% Asian
* 3% Filipino
* .4% Pacific Islander
* .3% American Indian or Alaska Native
* .3% Unknown

In addition, it is estimated that 27 different languages are spoken at Centennial High School. Moreover, just under half of the students in attendance qualify for free or reduced lunch, an indication of the school's urban surroundings in south Corona, where there are both single-family, detached homes, some of which are priced in the millions of dollars, and attached housing, condos, and apartments, which more immediately surround Centennial's campus.

The school came into the national spotlight in mid-2005 with the brutal slaying of beloved Centennial student Dominic Redd by three other teens near the campus after school. The possibility of racial motivations in the stabbing of an African-American student by three youths of Hispanic descent sparked an emotionally charged and often suspenseful debate in the Corona area about the existence of racial tensions there, leading to several citywide meetings of civic, school, and religious leaders to discuss the issue. Eventually, the city decided to institute several programs for students which would hopefully promote tolerance and social and cultural awareness.

Notable Alumni

* Lonnie Paxton — long snapper for the New England Patriots
* Terrell Jackson — running back for the UTEP Miners
* Brandon Kessel — DJ "4orty" at 96.7 KCAL FM

External links

* [http://www.cnusd.k12.ca.us/centennial-hs/ Centennial High School Webpage]
* [http://www.maxpreps.com/FanPages/HomeSchool.mxp/SchoolID-b700374b-e564-4aee-a01b-f5d363d642b9 Centennial High Sports at MaxPreps]
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