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| Huntington Park High School | |
| Location | |
|---|---|
| Huntington Park, California, United States | |
| Information | |
| Type | Public High School |
| Established | December 2, 1909 |
| Locale | Huntington Park, California |
| Principal | Raul E. Correa |
| Grades | 9-12 |
| Mascot | Spartan |
| Website | http://hpspartans.org/ |
Huntington Park High School is located in Huntington Park, CA and is one of 824 schools in Los Angeles Unified School District. It is a public school that serves 4243 students in grades 9-12.
The school serves the cities of Huntington Park and Vernon and the unincorporated community of Walnut Park; some sections of Huntington Park and Maywood are jointly zoned to Huntington Park and Bell High School in Bell. The Schools colors are Orange and Gray. The official mascot is the Spartan. Huntington Park's School Rival is Bell High School. The official student paper is the Spartan Shield.
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History
The First Grammar School was initially built in 1904. The election was held with 21 registered voters casting ballots. The district was established in 1905, and the first school opened in a 12' board shack, with 13 students of all ages. The families of the students chipped in to hire a young high school girl as teacher, at a monthly fee of $50.
Huntington Park Union High School District was organized in 1909.
The cornerstone for the first high school building was laid on December 2, 1909, and the first commencement exercise was held there on June 17, 1910, with Miss Olive Petties being the single graduating student.
The same group of pioneer leaders, who seemed to be involved in all the progressive actions of the early years, went on to expand the district, to build two more high schools, Bell and South Gate, both of which were then in the Huntington Park Union High School District, and several grammar schools.
The District gained a reputation as one of the finest independent school districts in California prior to 1932, when it was consolidated with the Los Angeles City School District.
In January, 1932, Huntington Park Union High School District, as a political entity, passed out of existence. The Huntington Park Union High School now became a unit of the Los Angeles City school system, and its official name became Huntington Park High School.
The school itself went through two crisises. The First building was burned down On Oct.11, 1911. The second building was wrecked by the violent earthquake Of March 10, 1933.[1]
Huntington Park is now Still Standing, and prepares to celebrate its Centennial Anniversary Festivities(1909-2009).
In 2005, South East High School in South Gate opened, relieving Huntington Park.[2]
In 2006, Maywood Academy High School opened.[3] The project page describes the school, a non-zoned magnet school, to have relieved Huntington Park.
The school will be relieved when South Region High School 7 opens in Huntington Park in 2011.[4]
Renovation has begun on Reeder Field on the campus of HPHS. The Spartans will play on field turf in 2009. Home opener is scheduled for Saturday Sept. 12th, 2009 @ 5:00pm vs. Lincoln HS
Demographics
As of the school year 2008-09, there were a total of 4,312 students attending the high school.[5]
Students by Ethnicity:
Hispanic 98 %
Multiple or No Response < 1 %
Black < 1 %
Asian < 1 %
White < 1 %
Filipino < 1 %
American Indian/Alaskan Native < 1 %
Students by Gender:
Male 52%
Female 48%
Alma Mater
On her green stands HP High School ‘Neath fair skies of blue. May she ever stand so proudly Glorious to view.
Lift the chorus, speed it onward Over hill and dale Hail to thee, our alma mater, HP hail, all hail!
Through her halls the memories linger Of our high school days, Comradeship and love and courage, Loyalty and praise.
Blest by love of all her children, None will her betray. See her colors proudly waving, Hail the Orange and Gray! [6]
HP vs. Bell
The Rivalry between Huntington Park vs. Bell has been going since many alumni can remember. Each year during the rivalry game, the Spartans and the Eagles compete to take the trophy home for the year. Huntington Park won it the first year it was introduced. Although Huntington Park has seen it's wins and losses, this is one of the most anticipated games of the season for both schools. During the 2009-2010 season, the Spartans lost to the Eagles, 15-24 [7]
Sports
- HPHS competes with neighboring schools Bell, South Gate, Southeast, Jordan, James A. Garfield & Roosevelt High School's.
Academics
- Marching Band
- Color Guard
- Cheer
- Jazz Band
- Academic Decathlon
- Humanitarians
- Huddle Club
- Perfelexity Club
- Journalism
- Yearbook
- Leadership
- Environmental Club
- Key Club
- Chess Club
- Travelers Club
- Drama Club
- Youth Action Club
- Gay Straight Alliance
- California Scholarship Federation Program
- Phoenix Society
- Cooking club
ASB
The HPHS Leadership Class is the Government of the School. They develop unity of action, teach the value of democracy, provide a spirit of cooperation, encourage the environment and complete development of the individual student, help to maintain discipline and promote good citizenship within the school community, do ordain and establish the costitution from the Associated Student Body of Huntington Park High School.
El Recuerdo
The Huntington Park High School yearbook has come to be known as "El Recuerdo" which can be translated as "The Memory" or "The Keepsake." It dates back to 1911, with the exception of a few years that the yearbooks were not published.HPHS Alumni Yearbooks The yearbook is put together by the yearbook class. There are sections for the photos of each grade with a detailed section for the Seniors which includes larger photos and sometimes a quote, a memory, a nickname or a signature. Each yearbook chronologically shows the memories of that year by including pictures from in-school activities, sporting events and teams, social functions, dances, and daily student activities. The yearbook also has sponsorships from the local companies and restaurants to show support for the school. They also raise money by selling pages for parents to buy for their children, or for friends to have their own page in the yearbook. Each year has a specific theme such as "Hollywood" in 2006 which shows students depicting several movies and tv shows, "Once Upon Our Time" in 2004 which was a fairytale theme, "Welcome To Spartan Country" in 1975 which included product slogans and "The Spartan Corporation" in 1977 which resembled an annual report for a company. Each cover includes the year and a photo chosen by the yearbook staff to accompany the theme inside.
Spartans E-Unit
The Spartans E-Unit consists of the Marching Band, Color Guard, and Shields groups at HPHS. The E-Unit is recognized for their precise formations and clean sound. Every year they are known to put on an entertaining and exciting show, that leaves the crowd cheering and anticipating their next performance. In December of 2008, they placed 1st in the LAUSD Marching Band and Drill Team Competition.
Huntington Park Football
Huntington Park High football is a tradition of guts and glory that extends beyond understanding. It is in our blood, our families, our heritage. It is a mindset of never giving up and always expecting victory. It is memories of dirt, tackles, runs, passes, and friendships that players never forget. It is a trust among men that is never broken and never taken for granted. It is a fellowship of few.
It is called a game but it is so much more. It breathes its own life and teaches life's lessons to players, fans, and coaches. It requires a commitment from all to succeed in victory. It requires a character of men that is never tarnished to reach the highest goals. It requires class to achieve the goals and continue on with respect and honor.[8]
SLC's
- Business, Technology, and Success
- Future Teachers
- Slam 16
- Visual and performing arts
and much more...
Famous students & teachers
- Tom Hamilton
- Leon Leyson, shop teacher, and also was the youngest person named on Schindler's List.
- Tex Winter (Basketball Coach)
External links
Coordinates: 33°59′12″N 118°13′08″W / 33.9866°N 118.2189°W
References
- ^ http://www.hphsalumni.org/HPHS_History.htm
- ^ laschools.org
- ^ laschools.org
- ^ laschools.org
- ^ http://search.lausd.k12.ca.us/cgi-bin/fccgi.exe?w3exec=school.profile.content&which=8700
- ^ http://www.eteamz.com/HUNTINGTONPARKFOOTBALL/news/index.cfm?cat=536038
- ^ http://www.maxpreps.com/high-schools/mqQzE4Sjtk-wdTIrDxGWgQ/huntington-park-spartans/football/schedule.htm
- ^ http://www.eteamz.com/HUNTINGTONPARKFOOTBALL/
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