Pasadena High School (PHS) is a public high school in Pasadena, California. It is one of four high schools in the Pasadena Unified School District.
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History
The school was first established as a district school in 1884 and became Pasadena High School in 1891. In 1928, the school merged into Pasadena Junior College and operated as a four-year school, grades 11, 12, 13 and 14. Pasadena realigned its 6-4-4 school system in 1954 with Pasadena High School regaining its separate identity. PHS, however, shared the Pasadena City College Colorado Boulevard campus through the graduating class of 1960 when PHS moved to its present campus on Sierra Madre Boulevard at Washington Boulevard.
The Rose Parade, post parade Showcase of Floats takes place in front of the high school utilizing some of the school grounds and parking lots.
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Student profile
In 2013, Pasadena High School's student population consisted of 2,028 students, with 56% of students being Latino, 20% white, 16% African-American, and 5% Asian, Pacific Islander and Filipino.
Academics
Pasadena High School offers several special unique programs. The Graphic Communications Academy was established in partnership with the Printing Industry of Southern California and Pasadena City College. The Visual Arts and Design Academy is linked with the Art Center College of Design, Pasadena City College and the Pasadena Art Armory. The Center for Independent Study program is a remedial program to help students who are behind in credits. PHS also offers a career pathway called the App Academy, which helps students learn about web design.
Sports
Turkey Tussle
Pasadena High School competes against John Muir High School at the Rose Bowl in a football game known as the Turkey Tussle. The tradition began in 1947, and Muir leads the series 42-18-2.
NJROTC
Pasadena High School also has a NNDCC unit, which is a non-funded version of the US Navy's NJROTC program. Pasadena High School has had a Reserves Officer's Training Corps since 1920 starting as Army but has also been Air Force and Marines as well in the past.
Notable alumni
- Kim Anderson, 1975, NFL defensive back, Baltimore Colts
- Walt Becker, 1986, director of films Van Wilder and Wild Hogs
- Mario Clark, 1973, NFL Boston Patriots
- Carol Cleveland, 1960, actress, associated with Monty Python's Flying Circus TV show
- Mike Connelly, 1952, NFL lineman, Dallas Cowboys
- Michael Cooper, 1974, basketball player and coach, 5-time NBA champion, WNBA head coach
- Donald D. Engen, 1941, US Navy Vice Admiral, former Administrator of Federal Aviation Administration and Director of National Air and Space Museum
- Bob Eubanks, 1955, radio-TV personality, host of The Newlywed Game and longtime broadcaster of Rose Parade
- Howard Hawks, 1914, Hollywood film director (Scarface, Gentlemen Prefer Blondes, Rio Bravo)
- Chris Holden, 1978, 53rd Mayor of Pasadena, city councilman (District 3) (1989-2012), California State Assemblyman, 41st District (2012-)
- Michael Holton, 1979, basketball player and ESPN analyst
- Yeon Jung-hoon, popular Korean actor
- Chidi Iwuoma, 1996, cornerback for Pittsburgh Steelers
- Payton Jordan, Hall of Fame Olympic track coach and Masters track and field world record holder
- Jim Matheny, UCLA and professional football player
- Chris McAlister, 1995, NFL cornerback for Baltimore Ravens and New Orleans Saints
- Edwin McMillan, co-recipient of 1951 Nobel Prize in Chemistry
- Yura Movsisyan, soccer player for FC Spartak Moscow
- Charley Paddock, two-time Olympic champion, "fastest man in the world"
- George S. Patton, 1903/1904, famed US Army general in World War II
- William H. Press, 1965, astrophysicist and 165th president of American Association for the Advancement of Science
- James Sanford, 1980 world's fastest human
- Stan Smith, 1964, tennis player and two-time Grand Slam singles champion
- Bill Sweek, 1964, basketball player and coach
- Jerry Tarkanian, college basketball coach, NCAA champion and Hall of Famer
- Kevin Tighe, 1962, actor Emergency!
- Mark Trahant, 1975, Native American journalist
- Lester Towns, 1994, NFL player
- Alex Van Halen, 1972, member of rock band Van Halen
- Eddie Van Halen, 1973, founding member of Van Halen
- Lee Walls, Major League Baseball outfielder
- Cynthia Whitcomb, 1969, television writer and playwright
- Jim Wilks, 1976, NFL player New Orleans Saints
References
External links
- Pasadena High School website
Source of the article : Wikipedia
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