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'''Grossmont High School''' is the oldest high school in [[San Diego]]'s east county, [[California]]. Its mascot is the Foothiller,<ref name=high1/> so chosen because, at the time of the school's construction, east county was much more isolated from the rest of San Diego than it is today and was often referred to as ''the boondocks'' or ''the foothills''. Grossmont is in the [[Grossmont Union High School District]]. The school has an approximate enrollment of 2,800 students.<ref>{{cite web | url= http://www.axiomadvisors.net/LiveSARC/Presentation/SARCAdministration/Portals/Tabs/Detail.aspx?CDS=37681303732625&LanguageID=1&Preview=True&HidePDF=True&Category=General+Information&DivID=SP|title= School Accountability Report Card For Current School Year| access-date=2009-06-02}}</ref><!-- This Link Must Be Updated Annually Around the second week of agust -->
'''Grossmont High School''' is a public high school in eastern [[San Diego County, California]]. Opened in 1920, it is the oldest public high school in East County and the first of twelve high schools currently in [[Grossmont Union High School District]]. The school has an approximate enrollment of 2,800 students.<ref>{{cite web | url= http://www.axiomadvisors.net/LiveSARC/Presentation/SARCAdministration/Portals/Tabs/Detail.aspx?CDS=37681303732625&LanguageID=1&Preview=True&HidePDF=True&Category=General+Information&DivID=SP|title= School Accountability Report Card For Current School Year| access-date=2009-06-02}}</ref>


Grossmont High School has been accredited by the [[Western Association of Schools and Colleges]] (WASC) since 1962.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.acswasc.org/pdf_general/WASC_DirectoryAccreditedSchools.pdf |title=Western Association of Schools and Colleges Directory of Accredited Schools 2005-2006 |access-date=2009-06-02 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20081010120530/http://www.acswasc.org/pdf_general/WASC_DirectoryAccreditedSchools.pdf |archive-date=October 10, 2008 }}</ref> The current accreditation is valid through 2020.
Grossmont High School has been accredited by the [[Western Association of Schools and Colleges]] (WASC) since 1962.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.acswasc.org/pdf_general/WASC_DirectoryAccreditedSchools.pdf |title=Western Association of Schools and Colleges Directory of Accredited Schools 2005-2006 |access-date=2009-06-02 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20081010120530/http://www.acswasc.org/pdf_general/WASC_DirectoryAccreditedSchools.pdf |archive-date=October 10, 2008 }}</ref> It was recognized as being a California Distinguished School for the scholastic year of 2008–2009.

Grossmont High School was recognized as being a California Distinguished School for the scholastic year of 2008–2009.


The school's mascot is the Foothiller,<ref name="high1" /> so chosen because, at the time of the school's construction, East County was much more isolated from the rest of [[San Diego]] than it is today and was often referred to as ''the boondocks'' or ''the foothills''.
== Campus ==
== Campus ==
The school's “Old Main” building was constructed in 1922 and was used for decades as a teaching space before being converted to district offices. The campus has slowly expanded over the past 80+ years to include thirteen additional permanent instructional, athletic, and administrative buildings. Notable among these is the “Old Gym” which was built in the 1930s by the Civilian Conservation Corps. Recent plans to demolish this gymnasium were tabled after considerable negative community response.
The school's "Old Main" building was constructed in 1922 and was used for decades as a teaching space before being converted to district offices. The campus has slowly expanded over the past 80+ years to include thirteen additional permanent instructional, athletic, and administrative buildings. Notable among these is the “Old Gym” which was built in the 1930s by the Civilian Conservation Corps. Recent plans to demolish this gymnasium were tabled after considerable negative community response.


Grossmont is listed as being in [[El Cajon, California|El Cajon]] but is actually right on the border of [[La Mesa, California|La Mesa]] and El Cajon. It is located close to regional [[Harry Griffen Park]].<ref>{{cite web | url= http://grossmont.guhsd.net/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=113:history-of-ghs-by-don-ginn&catid=138:-about-ghs&Itemid=315|title= History of Grossmont High| access-date=2009-05-29}}</ref> The majority of the student body is from the La Mesa area.
Grossmont is directly in between the cities of [[La Mesa, California|La Mesa]] and [[El Cajon, California|El Cajon]], with a large majority of students being from both areas. It is located close to regional Harry Griffen Park.<ref>{{cite web | url= http://grossmont.guhsd.net/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=113:history-of-ghs-by-don-ginn&catid=138:-about-ghs&Itemid=315|title= History of Grossmont High| access-date=2009-05-29}}</ref> The majority of the student body is from the La Mesa area.


Prop H Construction on the Grossmont High School campus began summer of 2005. The corridors are in the process of being re-modeled. So far the 800, 700, and 500 buildings have been re-modeled and the construction crews are going in reverse order by the building number, 800 first and 100 last. 600 will not be re-modeled as it was re-modeled in 1995, along with the Old Gym. The 400 building or the Old Main building was shut down. Whether the district will re-model this building or demolish it is yet to be decided.
Prop H Construction on the Grossmont High School campus began summer of 2005. The corridors are in the process of being remodeled. So far the 800, 700, and 500 buildings have been re-modeled and the construction crews are going in reverse order by the building number, 800 first and 100 last. 600 will not be re-modeled as it was re-modeled in 1995, along with the Old Gym. The 400 building or the Old Main building was shut down. Whether the district will re-model this building or demolish it is yet to be decided.


Proposition U passed during the 2008 election by an overwhelming majority. Construction and renovation on the campus will continue.
Proposition U was passed during the 2008 election by an overwhelming majority. Construction and renovation on the campus will continue.


===Future construction===
===Future construction===
Construction of multiple new buildings is currently underway on the campus, including a school museum and a lunch cafeteria.
The Grossmont Union High School District plans to first renovate the newer buildings, and have rebuilt the science and Locker Room Buildings. The Science Building Project encompasses designing a two-story science classroom building on the site of the current boy's locker room, shower facilities and weight room. The design is approximately 17,033 GSF for the Science Building comprising ten (10) classrooms (3 Chemistry; 5 Biology; 2 Physics) and New Restrooms. The building is designed to the current District Standards as to performance capabilities, and per Education Code and building codes (ADA compliance, Fire Life Safety, Structural). They will then separately, construct a new 9,250 GSF Boys Locker, Showers, Weight Room. The underground utility infrastructure (wet & dry) utilities will removed, rerouted, installed (as required or requested) consistent with the underground utilities water infrastructure plan. Construct a new 9,250 GSF Boys & Girls Locker, Showers, Team Room, which replaced the existing Carl Perkins Building, demolished to make way for the new science building.


== Extracurricular activities ==
== Extracurricular activities ==
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The school fields teams in the following sports: baseball, boys basketball, cheer, girls basketball, boys cross country, girls cross country, football, boys golf, girls golf, gymnastics, boys lacrosse, girls lacrosse, boys soccer, girls soccer, softball, boys swimming & diving, girls swimming & diving, boys tennis, girls tennis, boys track & field, girls track & field, boys volleyball, girls volleyball, boys water polo, girls water polo, and wrestling.
The school fields teams in the following sports: baseball, boys basketball, cheer, girls basketball, boys cross country, girls cross country, football, boys golf, girls golf, gymnastics, boys lacrosse, girls lacrosse, boys soccer, girls soccer, softball, boys swimming & diving, girls swimming & diving, boys tennis, girls tennis, boys track & field, girls track & field, boys volleyball, girls volleyball, boys water polo, girls water polo, and wrestling.


Grossmont's varsity baseball team have captured the division II CIF title in the past 4 seasons ('05, '06, '07, '08) and ranks amongst the most competitive high schools in California.
Grossmont's varsity baseball team has captured the division II CIF title in the past 4 seasons ('05, '06, '07, '08) and ranks amongst the most competitive high schools in California.


Grossmont High School's rival is [[Helix High School]]. Helix High School and Grossmont High School play for the coveted "[[musket]]" trophy in football.
Grossmont High School's rival is [[Helix High School]]. Helix High School and Grossmont High School play for the coveted "[[musket]]" trophy in football.
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===Commencement===
===Commencement===


Commencement at Grossmont used to take place atop nearby Mt. Helix in an amphitheater constructed in the early part of the 20th century for Easter sunrise services. Graduation ceremonies were later moved to San Diego State University, and then to Grossmont's own Thomas Mullen Adams Stadium (Adams was the first American military officer killed during the Iraq war, and a 1993 graduate). Awards granted each year at commencement include the Circle G Award, the Boy and Girl of the Year Award, and the Norman Freeman Award.
Commencement at Grossmont used to take place atop nearby Mt. Helix in an amphitheater constructed in the early part of the 20th century for Easter sunrise services. Graduation ceremonies were later moved to San Diego State University, and then to Grossmont's own Thomas Mullen Adams Stadium (Adams was the first American military officer killed during the Iraq War and a 1993 graduate). Awards granted each year at commencement include the Circle G Award, the Boy and Girl of the Year Award, and the Norman Freeman Award.


==Notable alumni==
==Notable alumni==
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* [[Doug Benson]], 1981, comedian
* [[Doug Benson]], 1981, comedian
* [[Gregory R. Bryant]], 1968, [[Rear Admiral]], [[United States Navy]]
* [[Gregory R. Bryant]], 1968, [[Rear Admiral]], [[United States Navy]]
* [[Vinny Curran]], actor ''[[Resolution (film)|Resolution]]''
* [[Jack Hamann]], 1972, journalist, [[CNN]], [[PBS]], author "On American Soil"
* [[Jack Hamann]], 1972, journalist, [[CNN]], [[PBS]], author "On American Soil"
* [[Jimmy LaValle]], 1996, musician, [[The Album Leaf]].
* [[Jimmy LaValle]], 1996, musician, [[The Album Leaf]].
* [[David Leisure]], 1968, actor, ''[[Empty Nest (TV series)|Empty Nest]]'' and fictional spokesman [[Joe Isuzu]] ([[Isuzu]] commercials)
* [[David Leisure]], 1968, actor, ''[[Empty Nest (TV series)|Empty Nest]]'' and fictional spokesman [[Joe Isuzu]] ([[Isuzu]] commercials)
* [[Beverly Long (actress)|Beverly Long]], 1950, actress ''[[Rebel Without A Cause]]''
* [[Beverly Long (actress)|Beverly Long]], 1950, actress ''[[Rebel Without A Cause]]''
* Dan McLain aka [[Country Dick Montana]], 1972, musician, entertainer ([[The Beat Farmers]]){{citation needed|reason=linked article does not have sourced content confirming alumnus status|date=July 2018}}
* Dan McLain, aka [[Country Dick Montana]], 1972, musician, entertainer ([[The Beat Farmers]]){{citation needed|reason=linked article does not have sourced content confirming alumnus status|date=July 2018}}
* [[Roger Neill]], 1982, composer
* [[Roger Neill]], 1982, composer
* Jack Olsen, 1941, Disney Merchandising Executive, Disney Legend Award Recipient
* [[Mark M. Phillips]], 1969, [[astronomer]] and [[cosmologist]], [[Gruber Prize]] Laureate of 2007 for the discovery of [[Dark Energy]] and the [[Accelerating Universe]]
* [[Mark M. Phillips]], 1969, [[astronomer]] and [[cosmologist]], [[Gruber Prize]] Laureate of 2007 for the discovery of [[dark energy]] and the [[Accelerating Universe]]
* [[Anna Prieto Sandoval]], Chairwoman of the [[Sycuan Band of the Kumeyaay Nation]]
* [[Anna Prieto Sandoval]], Chairwoman of the [[Sycuan Band of the Kumeyaay Nation]]
* [[Bill Shearer|William Kennedy Shearer]], 1949, attorney, writer and publisher of The California Statesman 1962–2007, founder of California's American Independent Party.
* [[Bill Shearer|William Kennedy Shearer]], 1949, attorney, writer, and publisher of The California Statesman 1962–2007, founder of California's American Independent Party.
* [[Julia Stewart (businesswoman)|Julia A. Stewart]], 1973, businesswoman, former Chief Executive of Dine Brands Global (IHOP and Applebee's).
* [[Julia Stewart (businesswoman)|Julia A. Stewart]], 1973, businesswoman, former Chief Executive of Dine Brands Global (IHOP and Applebee's).
* [[Frank Zappa]], 1954, musician, composer
* [[Frank Zappa]], 1954, musician, composer


===Astronauts===
===Astronauts===
* [[William Anders]], astronaut, [[Apollo 8]]
* [[William Anders]], astronaut, [[Apollo 8]], the first crew to fly to and orbit the Moon
* [[Ellen Ochoa]], 1975, astronaut
* [[Ellen Ochoa]], 1975, astronaut
* [[Frederick W. Sturckow]], 1978, astronaut
* [[Frederick W. Sturckow]], 1978, astronaut
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===Athletes===
===Athletes===
* [[Steven Brault]], [[MLB]] pitcher, [[Pittsburgh Pirates]]<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.baseball-reference.com/players/b/braulst01.shtml|title=Steven Brault Stats}}</ref>
* [[Steven Brault]], [[MLB]] pitcher, [[Pittsburgh Pirates]]<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.baseball-reference.com/players/b/braulst01.shtml|title=Steven Brault Stats}}</ref>
* [[Nick Christie]], racewalker
* [[Kevin Correia]], 1998, [[Major League Baseball|MLB]] pitcher, [[San Diego Padres]]
* [[Kevin Correia]], 1998, [[Major League Baseball|MLB]] pitcher, [[San Diego Padres]]
* [[Ralph Drollinger]], 1972, [[UCLA Bruins men's basketball|UCLA]] basketball star, NBA player
* [[Ralph Drollinger]], 1972, [[UCLA Bruins men's basketball|UCLA]] basketball star, NBA player
* [[Dennis Enarson]], 2009, pro BMX rider
* [[Dennis Enarson]], 2009, pro BMX rider
* [[Geoff Geary]], 1994, MLB pitcher, [[Philadelphia Phillies]], [[Houston Astros]]
* [[Geoff Geary]], 1994, MLB pitcher, [[Philadelphia Phillies]], [[Houston Astros]]
* [[A. J. Griffin]], MLB pitcher, [[Texas Rangers (baseball)|Texas Rangers]]<ref>{{cite news|url=http://www.utsandiego.com/uniontrib/20060610/news_1s10preps-a.html|title=High schools scoreboard|date=June 10, 2006|work=The San Diego Union-Tribune|access-date=6 December 2012}}</ref>
* [[A. J. Griffin (baseball)|A. J. Griffin]], MLB pitcher, [[Texas Rangers (baseball)|Texas Rangers]]<ref>{{cite news|url=http://www.utsandiego.com/uniontrib/20060610/news_1s10preps-a.html|title=High schools scoreboard|date=June 10, 2006|work=The San Diego Union-Tribune|access-date=6 December 2012}}</ref>
* [[Joe Musgrove]], MLB pitcher, [[Houston Astros]], [[Pittsburgh Pirates]], [[San Diego Padres]]<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.espn.com/mlb/player/_/id/34848/joe-musgrove|title=Joe Musgrove Stats, News, Bio}}</ref>
* [[Joe Musgrove]], [[MLB]] pitcher, [[San Diego Padres]]
* [[Hal Norris]], former [[National Football League]] [[defensive back]] for the [[Washington Redskins]]
* [[Jeff Van Raaphorst]], 1982, quarterback [[Arizona State Sun Devils football|Arizona State]], [[1987 Rose Bowl]] Player Of The Game
* [[Jeff Van Raaphorst]], 1982, quarterback [[Arizona State Sun Devils football|Arizona State]], [[1987 Rose Bowl]] Player Of The Game
* [[Grant Roberts]], Major League Baseball pitcher, [[New York Mets]]
* [[Grant Roberts]], Major League Baseball pitcher, [[New York Mets]]
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* [http://www.foothillers.com/ Grossmont High School]
* [http://www.foothillers.com/ Grossmont High School]
* [http://grossmont64.com/ Grossmont High School Class of 1964]
* [http://grossmont64.com/ Grossmont High School Class of 1964]
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Latest revision as of 04:35, 23 December 2024

Grossmont High School
Student Support Services Building, dedicated December 2016
Address
Map
1100 Murray Drive

El Cajon
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California

United States
Information
TypePublic comprehensive secondary
Established1920
School districtGrossmont Union High School District
PrincipalDan Barnes[1]
Grades9–12
Enrollment2,079 (2023-2024)[2]
CampusUrban
Color(s)   
AccreditationWestern Association of Schools and Colleges (WASC)
YearbookEl Recuerdo
NicknameFoothillers[3]
WebsiteGrossmont High School

Grossmont High School is a public high school in eastern San Diego County, California. Opened in 1920, it is the oldest public high school in East County and the first of twelve high schools currently in Grossmont Union High School District. The school has an approximate enrollment of 2,800 students.[4]

Grossmont High School has been accredited by the Western Association of Schools and Colleges (WASC) since 1962.[5] It was recognized as being a California Distinguished School for the scholastic year of 2008–2009.

The school's mascot is the Foothiller,[3] so chosen because, at the time of the school's construction, East County was much more isolated from the rest of San Diego than it is today and was often referred to as the boondocks or the foothills.

Campus

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The school's "Old Main" building was constructed in 1922 and was used for decades as a teaching space before being converted to district offices. The campus has slowly expanded over the past 80+ years to include thirteen additional permanent instructional, athletic, and administrative buildings. Notable among these is the “Old Gym” which was built in the 1930s by the Civilian Conservation Corps. Recent plans to demolish this gymnasium were tabled after considerable negative community response.

Grossmont is directly in between the cities of La Mesa and El Cajon, with a large majority of students being from both areas. It is located close to regional Harry Griffen Park.[6] The majority of the student body is from the La Mesa area.

Prop H Construction on the Grossmont High School campus began summer of 2005. The corridors are in the process of being remodeled. So far the 800, 700, and 500 buildings have been re-modeled and the construction crews are going in reverse order by the building number, 800 first and 100 last. 600 will not be re-modeled as it was re-modeled in 1995, along with the Old Gym. The 400 building or the Old Main building was shut down. Whether the district will re-model this building or demolish it is yet to be decided.

Proposition U was passed during the 2008 election by an overwhelming majority. Construction and renovation on the campus will continue.

Future construction

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Construction of multiple new buildings is currently underway on the campus, including a school museum and a lunch cafeteria.

Extracurricular activities

[edit]

Athletics

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Grossmont's athletic teams, the Foothillers, compete in the Hills League of the Grossmont Conference and the California Interscholastic Federation (CIF) San Diego Section.

The school fields teams in the following sports: baseball, boys basketball, cheer, girls basketball, boys cross country, girls cross country, football, boys golf, girls golf, gymnastics, boys lacrosse, girls lacrosse, boys soccer, girls soccer, softball, boys swimming & diving, girls swimming & diving, boys tennis, girls tennis, boys track & field, girls track & field, boys volleyball, girls volleyball, boys water polo, girls water polo, and wrestling.

Grossmont's varsity baseball team has captured the division II CIF title in the past 4 seasons ('05, '06, '07, '08) and ranks amongst the most competitive high schools in California.

Grossmont High School's rival is Helix High School. Helix High School and Grossmont High School play for the coveted "musket" trophy in football.

Traditions

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Commencement

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Commencement at Grossmont used to take place atop nearby Mt. Helix in an amphitheater constructed in the early part of the 20th century for Easter sunrise services. Graduation ceremonies were later moved to San Diego State University, and then to Grossmont's own Thomas Mullen Adams Stadium (Adams was the first American military officer killed during the Iraq War and a 1993 graduate). Awards granted each year at commencement include the Circle G Award, the Boy and Girl of the Year Award, and the Norman Freeman Award.

Notable alumni

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Astronauts

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Athletes

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See also

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References

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  1. ^ "Principal's Message". Retrieved 2009-06-02.
  2. ^ "Grossmont High". National Center for Education Statistics. Retrieved December 22, 2024.
  3. ^ a b "List of High Schools (with Mascots and Colors)". Archived from the original on 2009-03-08. Retrieved 2009-06-02.
  4. ^ "School Accountability Report Card For Current School Year". Retrieved 2009-06-02.
  5. ^ "Western Association of Schools and Colleges Directory of Accredited Schools 2005-2006" (PDF). Archived from the original (PDF) on October 10, 2008. Retrieved 2009-06-02.
  6. ^ "History of Grossmont High". Retrieved 2009-05-29.
  7. ^ "Steven Brault Stats".
  8. ^ "High schools scoreboard". The San Diego Union-Tribune. June 10, 2006. Retrieved 6 December 2012.
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