Pasadena High School (Pasadena, California)
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Home of the Bulldogs
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| Pasadena, California USA |
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| Principal | Dr. Derick Evans |
| Students | approx. 2,700 |
| Faculty | 115 |
| Type | Public |
| Mascot | The Bulldogs |
| Established | 1880s |
| Homepage | pasadenahigh.org |
Pasadena High School (PHS) is a four year comprehensive secondary school located in Pasadena, California. The school was first established in the late 1880s.[1]
Approximately 2900 culturally diverse students attend each year. In the 2005-06 school year, the student body was made up of 47.2% Latino/Hispanic, 25.2% African-American, 22.1% are White, 3.2% are Asian, 1.9% Filipino, and 0.5% Pacific Islander, out of a total of 2,633 students enrolled.[2]
PHS is fully accredited by the Western Association of Schools and Colleges.
PHS is the most populated high school in Pasadena, California; in addition, residents of Sierra Madre and Altadena are zoned to Pasadena High School.
PHS has a long-standing rivalry with Muir High School. The two schools compete in a football game known as the Turkey Tussle. The game usually takes place before the homecoming dance and is at the Rose Bowl.[3]
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[edit] Notable alumni
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- Michael Cooper, 1974, basketball player with the Los Angeles Lakers, coach of the Albuquerque Thunderbirds.
- Bob Eubanks, 1955, TV personality.
- Michael Holton, basketball player, born August 4, 1961. Played 6 seasons in the NBA, served as head coach of the University of Portland, and as an ESPN analyst.
- Chris McAlister, 1995, Played cornerback for the Arizona Wild Cats. Currently playing for the Baltimore Ravens.
- Alex Van Halen, member of rock band Van Halen.
- Eddie Van Halen, founding member of Van Halen.
- Chidi Iwuoma, 1996, cornerback for Pittsburgh Steelers.
- Terry McDaniels, 1989, Played defensive tackle for the University of Southern California and the New Orleans Saints.
- James Wilkes, 1976, NFL New Orleans Saints
- Ricky Jackson, 1975, Top-ten 100 meter dash world list (10.08s)
- Mario Clark, 1973, NFL Boston Patriots
- Kim Anderson, 1975, NFL Baltimore Colts
- Mark Trahant, 1975, finalist for Pulitzer Prize
- Yun Jung Hoon, popular Korean actor
[edit] See also
- Blair International Baccalaureate School
- John Muir High School
- Marshall Fundamental Secondary School
[edit] References
- ^ 2003-2004 School Accountability Report Card (PDF). Pasadena Unified School District.
- ^ 2006-2007 School Accountability Report Card - Pasadena High School (pdf). Pasadena Unified School District. Retrieved on 2007-12-09.
- ^ The Turkey Tussle. Pasadena High School Official Website. Retrieved on 2007-12-09.
[edit] External links
- Pasadena High School website
- Pasadena High School profile provided by the Pasadena Unified School District
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