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'''Del Oro High School''' is located in [[Loomis, California]], and is a part of the [[Placer Union High School District]]. Del Oro High School opened for instruction of freshmen and sophomores on September 28, 1959, one week after [[Colfax High School (Colfax, California)|Colfax]] opened. It was founded in 1958 and currently has over 1600 students attending.
'''Del Oro High School''' is in [[Loomis, California]], and a part of the [[Placer Union High School District]]. The school opened for the instruction of freshmen and sophomores on September 28, 1959, one week after [[Colfax High School (Colfax, California)|Colfax]] opened. It was founded in 1958 and has over 1600 students.


The dropout rate is 2%, which is below the California state average.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.greatschools.net/cgi-bin/ca/other/4139|title=Del Oro High School|publisher=GreatSchools.net|accessdate=29 July 2019}}</ref>
The dropout rate is 2%, which is below the California state average.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.greatschools.net/cgi-bin/ca/other/4139|title=Del Oro High School|publisher=GreatSchools.net|accessdate=29 July 2019}}</ref>

==Athletics==
Del Oro's Division I ranked athletes compete in [[High school football|football]], [[basketball]], [[tennis]], [[baseball]], [[Cross country running|cross country]], [[water polo]], [[swim and dive]], [[softball]], [[Track and field|track]], [[soccer]], [[Lacrosse]], and [[Scholastic wrestling|wrestling]].


==Performing arts==
==Performing arts==
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===Instrumental music===
===Instrumental music===
The oldest and most rooted, in Del Oro tradition, is the "band program," currently directed by Benjamin Duncan. The program consists of five ensembles: [[marching band]] offered in the Fall Semester; [[concert band]] offered in the Spring Semester; [[jazz band]] offered in the Spring Semester; [[winter percussion]] offered in the Spring Semester; and, [[winter guard]] offered in the spring semester.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://issuu.com/delorohigh/docs/course-catalog_2020-2021|title = Del Oro High School Course Catalog 2020-2021 by Nick Zerwas - Issuu}}</ref> None of the ensembles run year-round, so it is very common that students participate in the marching band in the fall and up to three of the other choices in the spring (in rare cases, a student may be able to participate in all ensembles).
The oldest and most rooted, in Del Oro tradition, is the "band program," currently directed by Ben Duncan. The program consists of five ensembles: [[marching band]] offered in the Fall Semester; [[concert band]] offered in the Spring Semester; [[jazz band]] offered in the Spring Semester; [[winter percussion]] offered in the Spring Semester; and, [[winter guard]] offered in the spring semester.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://issuu.com/delorohigh/docs/course-catalog_2020-2021|title = Del Oro High School Course Catalog 2020-2021 by Nick Zerwas - Issuu}}</ref> None of the ensembles run year-round, so it is very common that students participate in the marching band in the fall and up to three of the other choices in the spring (in rare cases, a student may be able to participate in all ensembles).


The band program holds the [[Del Oro Golden Eagle Spectacular]] (an annual marching band competition for schools in Northern California and sometimes neighboring states) and more recently hosts the [[Del Oro Golden Eagle Winter Spectacular]] (an annual competition for [[winter percussion]] and [[winter guard]] ensembles).
The band program holds the [[Del Oro Golden Eagle Spectacular]] (an annual marching band competition for schools in Northern California and sometimes neighboring states) and more recently hosts the [[Del Oro Golden Eagle Winter Spectacular]] (an annual competition for [[winter percussion]] and [[winter guard]] ensembles).
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===Theater===
===Theater===
The theater department's debut production was the American classic "You Can't Take it With You," written by George S. Kaufman and Moss Hart and directed by Jeffrey Johnson, co-founder of Del Oro's theatrical program. It opened in late-2004, prior to the completion of the new theater facility and was performed on the campus cafeteria stage.
The theater department's debut production was the American classic "You Can't Take it With You," written by George S. Kaufman and Moss Hart and directed by Jeffrey Johnson, co-founder of Del Oro's theatrical program. It opened in late-2004, prior to the completion of the new theater facility, and was performed on the campus cafeteria stage.


The school received 10 Elly Award nominations, with one win, from the [[Sacramento Area Regional Theater Alliance]] for the performances of "The Foreigner" and "Noises Off" during the 2006-2007 school year.
The school received 10 Elly Award nominations, with one win, from the [[Sacramento Area Regional Theater Alliance]] for the performances of "The Foreigner" and "Noises Off" during the 2006-2007 school year.

===Dance===
The newest program started and was founded by a student named LaTasha Holland in 2006.


==Fight song==
==Fight song==
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[[File:Del Oro High School Golden Eagle Fight Song.ogg|thumb|The Del Oro marching band of 1999 plays the fight song (no voices)]]
[[File:Del Oro High School Golden Eagle Fight Song.ogg|thumb|The Del Oro marching band of 1999 plays the fight song (no voices)]]

== Faculty Misconduct ==
In 2017, Del Oro High School band director Benjamin Duncan was involved in a lawsuit over misconduct and school policy violations involving a student.<ref>{{Cite web|title=Band teacher sexually 'groomed' student for two years, lawsuit alleges|url=https://www.abc10.com/article/news/local/band-teacher-sexually-groomed-student-for-two-years-lawsuit-alleges/103-495242748|access-date=2022-01-09|website=abc10.com|language=en-US}}</ref> Duncan was participating in inappropriate behavior with the student for over 2 years.<ref>{{Cite web|date=2017-11-30|title=VIDEO: Family of Placer County high school student files lawsuit against band teacher after inappropriate text messages|url=https://www.kron4.com/news/video-family-of-placer-county-high-school-student-files-lawsuit-against-band-teacher-after-inappropriate-text-messages/|access-date=2022-01-09|website=KRON4|language=en-US}}</ref> The district refused to remove him from his position within the school, but did reach a private settlement with the family of the student. As of 2022, Duncan is still a faculty member at Del Oro.<ref>{{Cite web|title=Del Oro High School - Fine Arts & Performing Arts|url=https://sites.google.com/puhsd.k12.ca.us/delorohigh/academics/fine-arts-performing-arts|access-date=2022-01-09|website=sites.google.com|language=en-US}}</ref>


==Notable alumni==
==Notable alumni==
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* [[Don Verlin]] – men's basketball head coach at [[University of Idaho]]
* [[Don Verlin]] – men's basketball head coach at [[University of Idaho]]
* [[Alex Obert]] - current captain of the [[United States men's national water polo team|United States water polo team]], competed in the [[2016 Summer Olympics]].
* [[Alex Obert]] - current captain of the [[United States men's national water polo team|United States water polo team]], competed in the [[2016 Summer Olympics]].
*[[Austin Smotherman]] - Current [[PGA Tour]] Golfer
*[[Jack Wood (racing driver)|Jack Wood]] - Current [[NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series]] Driver


==References==
==References==

Latest revision as of 06:45, 21 December 2024

Del Oro High School
Address
Map
3301 Taylor Road, Loomis, California 95650

Loomis
,
Placer County
,
CA
95650

United States of America
Coordinates38°49′52″N 121°11′04″W / 38.83119°N 121.18434°W / 38.83119; -121.18434
Information
School typeSecondary
MottoWear the black, Be the gold
Established1958
School districtPlacer Union High School District
PrincipalNick Zerwas
Grades9-12
Enrollment1,622 (2023–2024)[1]
Color(s)Black and Gold
   
SloganAnyone. Anywhere. Anytime.
Fight songDel Oro Fight Song (based on the WSU Fight Song)
AthleticsCIF Sac-Joaquin Section
Athletics conferenceSierra Foothill League
MascotGolden eagle
NicknameD.O.
Team nameGolden Eagles
PublicationDel Oro TV
WebsiteOfficial website

Del Oro High School is in Loomis, California, and a part of the Placer Union High School District. The school opened for the instruction of freshmen and sophomores on September 28, 1959, one week after Colfax opened. It was founded in 1958 and has over 1600 students.

The dropout rate is 2%, which is below the California state average.[2]

Performing arts

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The performing arts department at Del Oro consists of two music programs, choral and instrumental, a theatrical program, and a dance program.

Instrumental music

[edit]

The oldest and most rooted, in Del Oro tradition, is the "band program," currently directed by Ben Duncan. The program consists of five ensembles: marching band offered in the Fall Semester; concert band offered in the Spring Semester; jazz band offered in the Spring Semester; winter percussion offered in the Spring Semester; and, winter guard offered in the spring semester.[3] None of the ensembles run year-round, so it is very common that students participate in the marching band in the fall and up to three of the other choices in the spring (in rare cases, a student may be able to participate in all ensembles).

The band program holds the Del Oro Golden Eagle Spectacular (an annual marching band competition for schools in Northern California and sometimes neighboring states) and more recently hosts the Del Oro Golden Eagle Winter Spectacular (an annual competition for winter percussion and winter guard ensembles).

Del Oro High School also offers, "Guitar" as an elective.[4] This course provides students who are interested in the development of the guitar an opportunity to learn. This course is open to all students who choose to take it and no prior experience of guitar playing is necessary.

Choral music

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Del Oro has two choral ensembles: Chorus, which is offered in the Fall Semester, and is open to all students. Concert Choir, offered in the Spring Semester is offered to students who audition.[5] Both are directed by Lisa Murgo (preceded by Marlene Astle).

Theater

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The theater department's debut production was the American classic "You Can't Take it With You," written by George S. Kaufman and Moss Hart and directed by Jeffrey Johnson, co-founder of Del Oro's theatrical program. It opened in late-2004, prior to the completion of the new theater facility, and was performed on the campus cafeteria stage.

The school received 10 Elly Award nominations, with one win, from the Sacramento Area Regional Theater Alliance for the performances of "The Foreigner" and "Noises Off" during the 2006-2007 school year.

Fight song

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The "Del Oro Fight Song" is an adaptation of the Washington State University Fight Song; in fact, the marching band plays exactly the same sheet music. The difference between the two fight songs are the lyrics.

The Del Oro marching band of 1999 plays the fight song (no voices)

Notable alumni

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References

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  1. ^ "Del Oro High". National Center for Education Statistics. Retrieved December 21, 2024.
  2. ^ "Del Oro High School". GreatSchools.net. Retrieved 29 July 2019.
  3. ^ "Del Oro High School Course Catalog 2020-2021 by Nick Zerwas - Issuu".
  4. ^ https://issuu.com/delorohigh/docs/course-catalog_2020-2021 p.25-26
  5. ^ "Murgo - del Oro High School".
  6. ^ Macias, Chris (January 27, 2017). "Hobo Johnson finds his home in hip-hop". The Sacramento Bee. Retrieved October 29, 2019.
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