Redlands High School is located in Redlands, California, United States. Founded in 1891, it is the oldest public high school in the State of California still functioning on its original site and the first "unified high school" formed from three elementary school districts. Its campus includes the historic Clock Auditorium built in 1928.
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History
Redlands High School is located in Redlands, California, United States. Founded in 1891, it is the oldest public high school in the State of California still functioning on its original site and the first "unified high school" formed from three elementary school districts. Its campus includes the historic Clock Auditorium built in 1928. The rival high schools of Redlands High are Redlands East Valley and Citrus Valley High School.
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Academics
In 2007, Redlands High School was ranked 1208 in Newsweek's Survey of the Top 1300 U.S. Public High Schools, and 311 within California. In 2008, Redlands High School ranked 1228. Redlands High was the only public high school in the Redlands School District to be placed on the list. It beat nearby public rivals including Redlands East Valley High School, and Yucaipa High School. The survey did not include private and charter schools such as Grove High School or Arrowhead Christian Academy.
Publications
Newspaper
The Hobachi is the official Redlands High School student-produced newspaper.
Yearbook
The "Makio" is the Redlands High School yearbook, with 106 annual volumes as of 2009-2010 school year. "Makio" has won gold in yearbook competitions, and was featured as one of the publisher's best yearbooks.
Literary journal
A literary journal has been in existence at Redlands High School for some years and is put together by the 'Writer's Block', the creative writing club of RHS.
Vocal music
There are four groups that function as classes (Chambers Singers, Les Chanteuses, Varsity Men's Chorus, and Cantare Women's Ensemble), with two extra-curricular groups, Ambassadors and Counterpoint, both groups that sing and dance.
Band and orchestra
Athletics
Stadium
In mid-2007, Redlands High School started building their own sports stadium, partially with money provided by Larry Dodge, for whom it is named. It stands on the northern side of campus, where the old football field used to be. It officially opened for the first football game of the 2008 season. The stadium is home to soccer games, football games, track meets, and marching band performances. The stadium cost approximately $2.1 million to build.
Notable alumni
- Robin Backhaus, bronze medalist in the 200M butterfly, 1972 Olympics
- Joan Baez, folksinger
- Brian Billick, head coach, Baltimore Ravens.
- Julio Cruz, 2nd baseman for the Seattle Mariners, 1977-1982.
- Jack Dangermond, co-founder and CEO, ESRI (software company)
- Skip Ewing, country music singer
- James Fallows, author
- Greg Horton, professional football player with the Los Angeles Rams (1976-1980) and Tampa Bay Buccaneers.
- Patrick Johnson, professional football player
- John Jorgenson, guitarist
- Brad Little, actor
- Carl W. McIntosh, president of Idaho State College (1946-1959), California State University, Long Beach (1959-1970), and Montana State University (1971-1977)
- Frank Moore, performance artist and 2008 presidential candidate
- Michael A. Rogers, author
- George T. Sakato, World War II Medal of Honor recipient
- Ed Vande Berg, Major League Baseball pitcher
- Jim Weatherwax, professional football player for the Green Bay Packers.
- Dave Aranda, college football defensive coordinator Wisconsin Badgers
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