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Revision as of 20:14, 27 June 2011
| Gabrielino High School | |
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| Type | Public secondary |
| Motto | Pride, Tradition, Honor |
| Established | 1994 |
| Grades | 9–12 |
Gabrielino High School (GHS) is a public high school located on San Gabriel Boulevard in San Gabriel, California, ten miles east of downtown Los Angeles, serving grades 9-12. It was established in 1994, and is one of two high schools in the San Gabriel Unified School District. Del Mar High School (continuation) is the second. Gabrielino High School is a California Distinguished School, and is accredited by Western Association of Schools and Colleges (WASC). In addition, Newsweek magazine recently ranked Gabrielino as a top high school in the United States as determined by the number of Advanced Placement courses taken at the school in 2005 divided by the number of graduating seniors.[citation needed] In 2007, Gabrielino earned the Silver Medal status from the "U.S. News and World Report" based on standardized test performance in Math and English and AP courses taken and passed with a "3" or better. Based on this report, Gabrielino is placed in the top 3% of the nation or top 505 schools. About 39% of graduates go on to four-year universities nationwide while about 55% attend community college after graduation.[1]
History
San Gabriel's new high school will be the first public building in the state to honor the Gabrielino Indians. A tribal council meeting in San Gabriel erupted in cheers Sunday when the acting chief of the Gabrielinos unveiled a sign proclaiming "Gabrielino High School." "It's a great honor for our tribe. Many of those at Sunday's meeting were elders who'd struggled for decades to gain recognition for our tribe," said Anthony Morales, acting chief.[2]
There was a long battle to enable Gabrielino to open it's door, forming their own school district. San Gabriel plans to begin teaching ninth-graders in the fall of 1994. Alhambra will have responsibility for grades 10-12 for 1994-95, according to an agreement signed by both districts in June, the same month Alhambra filed its lawsuit. There were residents in both Alhambra and San Gabriel who did not want to the new high school to open.The district planned to expand Jefferson Intermediate School, which became Gabrielino High School. In April 1992, San Gabriel first won the right to educate its high school students. Alhambra's lawsuit, scheduled to be heard in late January, alleges that the State Board of Education improperly excluded Alhambra voters. High school students from San Gabriel then went to school in the Alhambra school district. Homeowners in San Gabriel, who led the opposition to a bitterly disputed bond measure,said they would fight the district's latest attempt to raise the funds. They complained the high school would cause congestion and lower their property values. Some critics did not realize that defeat of the bond would not scuttle the high school, approved by a vote of 61% to 39% in April 1992. Lack of bond money will merely prolong the need to use old buildings and portable classrooms.[3]
The high school would be second only to the mission as a source of civic pride, Asst. Superintendent Joseph B. Crawford, said. "It's going to be the cultural and social center of this community."[3]
Architecture
Gabrielino High School's architecture is distinct, built using cosmopolitan trends and styles. The school's exterior uses bold colors, including shades of orange, red in its exterior. Although the school's physical size is small as compared to neighboring schools (e.g. San Gabriel High School, San Marino High School), the campus itself consists of buildings for administration, classrooms, a media center, gymnasium, and a theatre. Gabrielino High School's architecture is modern, and a recognizable feature of the school is its concrete clock tower and palm trees that line the school's entrance and its main outdoor area. The expanses of the school utilize bricks, rather than concrete, as flooring. The exterior of the school faces San Gabriel Boulevard and features metal trellises that support vines and flowering trees.
"Alma Mater"
Hail Gabrielino tried and true
- Like the Eagle we honor you
- Through your halls our spirits soar
- With hopes and dreams forever more
- Hail Gabrielino your cherished name
- Hail Gabrielino your eternal flame
- Through your halls our spirits soar
- With hopes and dreams forever more
- Hopes and dreams forever more
The orchestral arrangement for the alma mater was written by a former student named Paul Kwo.[1] Lyrics written and composed by Dr. Gene Murphy.
Demographics
Gabrielino High School served 1,794 students in grades nine through twelve during the 2008-09 school year. The list below shows student demographics.
Student Enrollment by Ethnic Group 2008-09 Percentage
- African American 0.9%
- American Indian 0.2%
- Asian 53.2%
- Caucasian 7.1%
- Filipino 2.9%
- Hispanic or Latino 34.7%
- Pacific Islander 0.5%
- Multiple or No Response 0.4%
Extracurricular activities
Mock trial
Gabrielino won the 2008 Los Angeles County championship,[5]
Track and Field
In March 2011, 16 year old Kevin Chiao, a 110 meter Hurdler, ranked among the top 15 in the state of California, making him the first Gabrielino student to do so.[6]
Murderer sentenced in shooting of student.
Ryan Dasalla, 17, died from a gunshot wound to the back, on April 27, 2005. Dasalla was a popular student and excelled in sports. He was buried wearing his letterman jacket, at St. Anthony's Catholic Church in San Gabriel. The church was filled to overflowing, with standing room only, with Dasalla's family, friends and tearful schoolmates.[7][8]
Gabriel Guerrero, 29, and his brother, Daniel – both members of Rosemead gang Varrio Nueva Estrada, allegedly shot the victim because they believed he was associated with members of a tagging crew who had beaten the defendant’s youngest brother the night before. It was determined that Dasalla did not partake of the beating, the prosecutor said.[7]
Deputy District Attorney Catherine Chon of the Hardcore Gang Division said Gabriel Guerrero was convicted by a jury on August 30, 2010, of one count of first-degree murder and one count of conspiracy to commit murder. Jurors additionally found true gun and gang enhancements.[7] Guerrero was sentenced to 84 years to life. [9] His brother Daniel Guerrero, also a suspect, remains at large.[9] Co-defendant Sarah Toledo, who faces the same charges as Guerrero, is due in court for a jury trial in Department B of Alhambra Superior Court. As of March 2011, her trial was delayed once again. Toledo is being held with a $2 million bail.[9] Toledo allegedly helped Guerrero target the victim. The fatal shooting took place across the street from Gabrielino High School in San Gabriel.[7]
Free/reduced lunch information
The San Gabriel Unified School District provides free meals or reduced price meals for students who qualify under the Federal Guidelines of the National School Lunch Program. Students may apply at any time during the school year, especially if the household income has decreased, and as often as necessary. Application forms are available through the school office.[10]
Notable alumni
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- Ken Gushi (Professional Drift Racer)
- Joanna Wang (Taiwanese singer)
- Adrian Zaw (Burmese American actor)
- Jessica Liu (Adult Films actress)
References
- ^ http://education.usnews.rankingsandreviews.com/listings/high-schools/california/gabrielino_high_school
- ^ http://articles.latimes.com/keyword/gabrielino-high-school/recent/3
- ^ a b http://articles.latimes.com/1993-11-28/news/ga-61750_1_high-school-students
- ^ "Tongva",Gabrielino H.S. Newsletter, 10 January 2010
- ^ http://articles.latimes.com/2008/dec/06/local/me-mock6 Gabrielino High wins mock trial
- ^ http://rise.espn.go.com/track-and-xc/california/2011-track/Rankings/Outdoor/0321-State-Top-15.aspx?pursuit=TrackAndXC
- ^ a b c d http://www.sanmarinotribune.com/article/San_Gabriel_Valley/San_Gabriel_Valley/Rosemead_man_sentenced_in_high_school_students_murder/23067
- ^ Pierce Bros. Funeral home
- ^ a b c http://www.insidesocal.com/sgvcrime/2011/03/trial-delayed-in-san-gabriel-t.html
- ^ http://www.gabrielino.sgusd.k12.ca.us/site_res_view_template.aspx?id=70f493fd-304d-4f36-b036-4e3c437c3c03
Jessica Liu - Adult film actress
External links
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