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Pasadena High School
File:Phs-bulldog.png
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Pasadena, California

United States
Information
TypePublic
MottoHome of the Bulldogs
Established1880s
PrincipalDr. Derick Evans
Faculty115[1]
Number of studentsapprox. 2,200
MascotThe Bulldogs
Websitepasadenahigh.org

Pasadena High School (PHS) is a four year comprehensive secondary school located in Pasadena, California. The school was first established as a district school in 1884 and became Pasadena High School in 1891.[2] In 1928, the school merged into Pasadena Junior College and operated as a four-year school, grades 11, 12, 13 and 14. Pasadena realigned its 6-4-4 school system in 1954 with Pasadena High School regaining its separate identity. PHS, however, shared the college Colorado Boulevard campus through the graduating class of 1960 when PHS moved to its present campus on Sierra Madre Boulevard at Washington Boulevard.

Approximately 2700 culturally diverse students attend each year. The student body is made up of 46% Latino/Hispanic, 25% African-American, 5% Asian or Pacific Islander and the remaining 24% is Caucasian or Other.

Pasadena High School offers several special programs. The Graphic Communications Academy (GCA) was established in partnership with the Printing Industry of Southern California (PIA) and Pasadena City College. The Visual Arts and Design Academy (VADA) is linked with the internationally famous Art Center College of Design, Pasadena City College and the Pasadena Art Armory. The Center for Independent Study Program (CIS) emerged to meet the needs of students who fall behind in units but who otherwise are deserving of another opportunity to graduate from high school.

PHS is fully accredited by the Western Association of Schools and Colleges.

PHS is the most populated high school in Pasadena, California; in addition, residents of Sierra Madre and Altadena are zoned to Pasadena High School.

In the 2006-2007 season Pasadena High School Boys Basketball coached by Tim Tucker, posted a 32-3 record and was C.I.F. Champions. They eventually lost to Fairfax (Los Angeles, CA) 51-54 in the state playoffs. The Boys Basketball team is regarded as one of the best in Southern California to this day.

Turkey Tussle

PHS has a long-standing rivalry with Muir High School. Pasadena High School usually loses. But shall one year rise above the mustangs. The two schools compete in a football game known as the Turkey Tussle. The game usually takes place before the homecoming dance and is at the Rose Bowl.The Turkey Tussle football game is an annual tradition between Pasadena High School and cross town rival John Muir High School. This tradition began in 1947 when the game was played between Pasadena Community College and John Muir Junior College. These two schools played until 1953. In 1954 the annual rivalry was played between what was now Pasadena High School and John Muir High School.

The winning school takes possession of a ceremonial Victory Bell. One of the highlights for the winning team is to rush to the end zone, celebrating their win, by ringing the Victory Bell. In June 2005, the John Muir campus was burglarized and the Victory Bell was stolen. On February 7, 2006 the Victory Bell was found near a road in the Angeles National Forest. 

 Turkey Tussle Record

Year Winner Loser Score PHS Record 

Pasadena Community College vs. John Muir Junior College 
1947 PCC Muir 23 - 14 1 - 0 
1948 Muir PCC 20 - 19 1 - 1 
1949 Muir PCC 20 - 14 1 - 2 
1950 PCC Muir 33 - 19 2 - 2 
1951 PCC Muir 49 - 20 3 - 2 
1952 PCC Muir 67 - 7 4 - 2 
1953 PCC Muir 26 - 6 5 - 2

Pasadena High School vs. John Muir High School 

1954 Muir PHS 19 – 12 0 - 1 
1955 Muir PHS 12 – 0 0 - 2 
1956 Muir PHS 54 – 14 0 - 3 
1957 Muir PHS 20 – 0 0 - 4 
1958 Muir PHS 14 – 7 0 - 5 
1959 Muir PHS 34 – 7 0 - 6 
1960 Muir PHS 39 – 7 0 - 7 
1961 Muir PHS 25 – 13 0 - 8 
1962 PHS Muir 21 – 4 1 - 8 
1963 Muir PHS 14 – 13 1 - 9 
1964 PHS Muir 27 – 20 2 - 9 
1965 PHS Muir 13 – 7 3 - 9 
1966 Muir PHS 6 – 0 3 - 10 
1967 PHS Muir 14 – 7 4 - 10 
1968 PHS Muir 20 – 0 5 - 10 
1969 PHS Muir 40 – 7 6 - 10 
1970 PHS Muir 27 – 0 7 - 10 
1971 PHS Muir 21 – 0 8 - 10 
1972 PHS Muir 27 – 13 9 - 10 
1973 PHS Muir 20 – 7 10 - 10 
1974 PHS Muir 14 – 0 11 - 10 
1975 PHS Muir 35 – 14 12 - 10 
1976 Muir PHS 13 - 0 12 - 11
PHS
13 – 0 12 - 11

1977 Muir PHS 28 – 22 12 - 12 
1978 PHS Muir 7 – 3 13 - 12 
1979 PHS Muir 22 – 7 14 - 12 
1980 Muir PHS 21 – 7 14 - 13 
1981 PHS Muir 10 – 0 15 - 13 
1982 PHS Muir 21 – 10 16 - 13 
1983 PHS Muir 7 – 7 16 – 13 - 1 
1984 Muir PHS 14 - 8 16 – 14 - 1 
1985 Muir PHS 27 – 7 16 – 15 – 1 
1986 Muir PHS 30 – 8 16 – 16 – 1 
1987 Muir PHS 14 – 9 16 – 17 – 1 
1988 Muir PHS 13 – 0 16 – 18 – 1 
1989 Muir PHS 27 – 0 16 – 19 – 1 
1990 Muir PHS 42 – 0 16 – 20 – 1 
1991 Muir PHS 36 – 14 16 – 21 – 1 
1992 Muir PHS 27 - 0 16 - 22 - 1
1993 Muir PHS 27 – 12 16 – 23 – 1 
1994 Muir PHS 34 – 20 16 – 24 – 1 
1995 PHS Muir 14 – 7 17 – 24 - 1 
1996 Muir PHS 35 – 28 17 – 25 – 1 
1997 Muir PHS 14 – 6 17 – 26 – 1 
1998 PHS Muir 20 – 20 17 – 26 - 2 
1999 Muir PHS 33 – 8 17 – 27 – 2 
2000 Muir PHS 30 – 6 17 – 28 – 2 
2001 Muir PHS 49 – 21 17 – 29 – 2 
2002 Muir PHS 35 – 6 17 – 30 – 2 
2003 Muir PHS 57 – 26 17 – 31 – 2 
2004 Muir PHS 48 – 25 17 – 32 – 2 
2005 Muir PHS 37 – 15 17 – 33 – 2 
2006 Muir PHS 21 - 6 17 – 34 - 2 
2007 Muir PHS 13 - 9 17 - 35 - 2
2008 Muir PHS 13 - 0 17 - 36 - 2
2009 Muir PHS 34 - 12 17 - 37 - 2

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Notable alumni

Rose Parade floats

Each year, following the annual Rose Parade on New Year's Day, the floats are on display along Sierra Madre and Washington Boulevards in Pasadena, in front of Pasadena High School for public viewing.[5]

See also

References

  1. ^ K-12 Directory of Schools
  2. ^ "2003-2004 School Accountability Report Card" (PDF). Pasadena Unified School District.
  3. ^ "The Turkey Tussle". Pasadena High School Official Website. Retrieved 2007-12-09.
  4. ^ Player Bio: Michael Holton, UCLABruins.com
  5. ^ Post Parade: Showcase of Floats, Tournamentofroses.com

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