Oxnard High School
| Oxnard High School | |
|---|---|
 "Keep Making the Sting Mean!"[1] | |
| Location | |
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3400 W. Gonzales Road Oxnard, California, U.S.A. | |
| Coordinates | 34°13′07″N 119°12′51″W / 34.21861°N 119.21417°WCoordinates: 34°13′07″N 119°12′51″W / 34.21861°N 119.21417°W |
| Information | |
| Type | Public |
| Established | 1901[2] |
| Principal | Erik Riegert |
| Enrollment | 3,200 |
| Campus | Urban |
| Color(s) | Cardinal and Gold |
| Athletics conference | CIF-SS Pacific View League |
| Mascot | Yellow Jackets |
| Website | Official website |
Oxnard High School, or OHS as it is commonly referred to, is a public four-year high school serving grades 9–12 in Oxnard, Ventura County, California, United States. Oxnard High School serves the Southwest, Northwest and Beach communities of Oxnard and a northern portion of Port Hueneme.[3]
The original campus,[4] located in the flight path of Oxnard Airport, was demolished.[5] The current campus used today opened in 1995.[6]
Notable alumni
- William Bright: Linguist, specialized in Native American and South Asian languages.
- Nao Takasugi: Mayor of Oxnard from 1982-92, then elected to the California State Assembly from 1992-98, serving as the only Asian-American member at the time.
- Timmy Curran: Professional surfer, musician and spokesperson for the Surfrider Foundation.
- Kevin Faulconer: current mayor of San Diego, California
- Bud Houser three-time Olympic gold medalist and former world-record holder in the discus.
- Bismarck Lepe: CEO of Ooyala, an internet video company.
- Kristal Marshall: Model and former WWE Diva.
- Paul McAnulty: Major League Baseball outfielder with the San Diego Padres
- Ken McMullen, former Major League Baseball third-baseman with the Los Angeles Dodgers.
- Jack O'Connell: Politician and 26th California State Superintendent of Public Instruction.
- Corey Pavin: Professional golfer; successful career includes winning the 1995 U.S. Open.
- Alfred V. Rascon: United States Army soldier and Medal of Honor recipient.
- Jacob Rogers: Former Two Year Professional football player prior to being released from the Dallas Cowboys; former All-American and standout for USC Trojans[7]
- Terrell Watson: Professional football player for the Cleveland Browns.
- Steve Zaragoza: YouTube personality, comedian, and SourceFed Host.
References
- ↑ "Friday Update". Oxnard High School. March 27, 2015.
- ↑ "History of OHS" Oxnard High School official website. Accessed 16 November 2014
- ↑ "Boundaries & Map." Oxnard Union High School District
- ↑ U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Oxnard High School (site of old campus)
- ↑ Goodman, Adrianne (November 14, 1991). "Residents Criticize Moving School : Oxnard: Opponents cite many problems, including loss of farmland. But parents fear the airport's proximity to the campus.". Los Angeles Times. Retrieved 17 March 2016.
- ↑ Ragland, Jenifer (January 16, 2002) "Oxnard Board to Consider Upgrade Work at 4 Schools" Los Angeles Times
- ↑ Romine, Rich (June 3, 2011). "Longtime Ventura County football coach J.T. Rogers dies". Ventura County Star. Retrieved 20 February 2016.
External links
- Official School Website
- District Webpage
- City of Oxnard Education
- an Alumni Website (Registrants are public info)
- Oxnard High School Demolition
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