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'{{Infobox school | name = Redlands East Valley High School | image = Redlands East Valley High School.jpg | caption = Inside the campus, facing northeast | imagesize = 285px | established = September 1997 | enrollment = Over 2,300 students | grades = [[Ninth grade|9]] through [[Twelfth grade|12]] | fundingtype = [[Public school (government funded)|Public]] | schooltype = [[Secondary school|Secondary]] | district = [[Redlands Unified School District]] | streetaddress = 31000 East Colton Avenue | city = [[Redlands, California|Redlands]] | state = [[California]] | postcode = 92374 | country = [[United States]] | principal = John Maloney | mascot = [[Wildcat]] | colors = [[Red]] , [[white]] and [[black]]<br />{{color box|red}} {{color box|white}} {{color box|black}} | information = (909) 389-2500 | rival = [[Redlands High School]] | website = [http://www.rev.redlandsusd.net/ Redlands East Valley High School] | picture = [[Image:OriginalREVHSlogo.jpg|169px]] }} '''Redlands East Valley High School''' ('''REVHS''', '''Redlands East Valley''', or '''REV''') is a [[public education|public]] [[high school]] in [[Redlands, California|Redlands]], California, [[USA]], near the [[San Bernardino Mountains]]. The school opened in the 1997-1998 school year as part of the [[Redlands Unified School District]]. ==Colors and mascot== The school colors of REV are red, white and black. Red and white were chosen to contrast with the blue and white of cross-town rivals [[Redlands High School]] (RHS). The same rationale chose the [[Wildcat]] as REV mascot, which contrasts with the RHS [[Terrier]]. ==Design== The school is a {{convert|264000|sqft|m2|sing=on}} comprehensive high school located on a {{convert|57|acre|m2|adj=on}} sloping site. Designed to house 2,500 students but currently housing about 2,400 students, the school includes administration facilities, media center, theater and performing arts facility, multi-purpose facility, gymnasium, fine arts building and specialized educational classrooms. Site improvements include a pool facility, track and football field, tennis courts, basketball courts, and baseball and softball fields. An element in the design was a focus on the media center and its application of [[technology]]. A path that circles the media center leads visitors to all the major facilities. Concrete masonry, exposed structural steel, glass and metal roofs make up the majority of the building exteriors. The school cost [[United States Dollar|US$]]35,000,000 (41 million 1995) to build and was completed in September, 1997. The roof of the Media Center Library was designed to look like an opened book. The performing arts building was designed to look like a piano, complete with black and white tiles on the floor in the piano lab. The Performing Arts Theater is named in honor of [[Harry Blackstone Jr.]], a [[Magic (illusion)|stage magician]] who lived in Redlands. ==Student government== The Associated Student Body (ASB) in Room K-110 of REV coordinates all student activities, and oversees and approves the financial transactions for the school in accordance with California state laws. This class, known as student government, is under the direction of the Student Activities Director Matt Fashempour, and its members are elected and selected for one year terms. Each grade level picks a class president, vice-president, secretary, treasurer and two representatives to represent their grade level's interest in school decisions. The most senior elected positions at the school are the ASB President, ASB Vice-President, ASB Secretary, and the ASB Treasurer, which make up the ASB Cabinet. Candidates for a position in the ASB Cabinet are seniors, will have served at least one prior year in student government, and are elected by the entire student body. The ASB style of student government has come under scrutiny in recent years, with many questioning the legitimacy of the entire process, especially in the fact that only "approved" candidates can run for positions. Although anyone within the ASB period may run for office, the fact that the class is selective and requires an interview and application tarnishes the democratic process that is supposedly paralleling real electoral process in the adult world. Many students have taken up to protesting with their ballots; instead of voting between no confidence and a single running candidate, some students have taken up the banner of Pedro, with several ballots every year returning to the office with a written in vote for the mysterious unofficial candidate. ==Yearbook== The ''Odyssey'' yearbook is a full-color yearbook, with pictures and faces of all things related to the ending school year. The 2014-2015 school year is the beginning of a new Odyssey Era with Photography and Digital Art Teacher, Kelly Tilson directing the yearbook staff. ==Mock Trial and Academic Decathlon== The Academic Decathlon and Mock Trial are coached by Mr. Ed Berman, also known as "The Hebrew Hammer" or just "B" to the students. Known for his lovable character, Mr. Ed Berman is a favorite among students at REV. ==Controversy== Racial tensions arose when a picture taken during a cheerleading exercise to promote team-building was held that was called, "Gangsta Day". The image featured students dressed as 'Latino Gangsters' with baggy pants, plaid shirts, heavy eye make-up, and pregnant teenagers. The principal John Maloney came under heavy fire when he made comments during a graduation ceremony praising the girls for their 'strength and courage'.<ref>{{cite news|last1=Robinson|first1=Belinda|title=High school principal praises students for their 'strength and courage' over fallout from racist photo showing them dressed up as 'Latino gangsters' last year|url=http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-3125849/High-school-principal-praises-students-strength-courage-fallout-racist-photo-showing-dressed-Latino-gangsters-year.html|accessdate=17 June 2015|agency=dailymail.com|publisher=DMG Media|date=15 June 2015}}</ref> ==Accelerated classes== Accelerated classes include: *AP English Language *AP English Literature *AP Spanish *AP US History *AP French *AP European History *AP Government *AP Economics *AP Calculus (AB and BC) *AP Statistics *AP Psychology *AP Art History *AP Studio Art (2D and 3D) *AP Biology *AP Chemistry *AP Physics *AP Environmental Science *English 9H *English 10H *Plane geometry 9H *Algebra II E *Math analysis E (Students in the 9th grade take honors courses, while students that are in 10th-12th take AP) ==Graduation requirements== 225 total credits including: *8 semesters of English 9-12 *6 semesters of social studies *4 semesters of science (life & physical) *4 semesters of mathematics (including 2 semesters of Algebra I for the Class of 2004 and on) *4 semesters of physical education *2 semesters of fine arts or foreign language *1 semester of health/geography. ==Extracurricular activities== ===Orchestra=== * String orchestra * Pit orchestra * Percussion orchestra ===Band=== Director: Brian Hollett The REVHS music bands include: *Symphonic Band *Wind Ensemble *Jazz Band *Chamber Ensembles *Full Orchestra *String Orchestra *Marching Band *Piano Ensembles *Percussion Ensemble *Drumline *Winterguard *Concert band Groups have performed and competed at places including [[San Diego]], [[Las Vegas]], [[Sydney]], [[London]], [[San Francisco]], [[Washington DC]], [[Dublin]], and [[Long Beach, California|Long Beach]]. The REVHS Marching Wildcats won the bronze medal at the 2009 SCSBOA Class 4A Championship.{{needs citation|date=November 2013}} ===Choirs=== Director:Rita Stevens *East Valley Singers (EVS)- auditioned chamber choir *Advanced Women's Ensemble (AWE)- auditioned classical choir *Sweet Sensations- AWE's division 1 Show Choir *Bella Voce- auditioned classical and division 2 Show Choir *Treble Choir- non-audition choir for girls *Concert Choir- non-audition men's choir *Men's Barber Shop- audition octet men's group (two per part/section) ===Theatre Arts=== Two major productions are performed yearly in the Blackstone Theatre. The Theatre Arts Department is headed by Kathleen Johnson. Her husband, Glen Johnson, helps Mrs. Johnson in producing and directing the school's productions, while also teaching Video Production and coordinating REV's weekly Friday show, REVweek. ==Football== The Redlands East Valley Wildcats play in the [[Citrus Belt League]]. The Head Coach is Kurt Bruich who has been at REV for 13 years. Head Coach, Kurt Bruich has transformed REV Football and has led his team at one point to Number #2 in the state and #17 in the nation.{{Citation needed|date= December 2012}} With REV's victory over the Citrus Hill Hawks on November 28, 2014, the school became the first in the district since 1979 to reach the CIF finals. On December 5, 2014, Redlands East Valley won their first CIF championship in football, defeating Riverside Poly 36-33. Two weeks later, the Wildcats won their first ever state championship at the StubHub Center, defeating Clayton Valley Charter High School of Concord, 34-33 in the Division II championship game. ==Notable alumni== *[[Matt Andriese]], baseball player<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.dailynews.com/sports/20120503/andriese-is-on|title=Andriese is on|first=Pete |last=Marshall|work=[[Los Angeles Daily News]]|date=May 3, 2012 |accessdate=January 22, 2014}}</ref> *[[Landon Donovan]], soccer player<ref>{{cite web|last=Trudgeon|first=Kevin|title=Donovan returning to REV|url=http://www.redlandsdailyfacts.com/sports/20100412/donovan-returning-to-rev|publisher=[[Redlands Daily Facts]]|accessdate=April 8, 2014|date=April 11, 2010}}</ref> *[[Tyler Chatwood]], baseball player<ref>{{cite web|last=DiGiovanna|first=Mike|title=Chatwood uses his fast pass|url=http://articles.latimes.com/2011/jul/01/sports/la-sp-0701-angels-chatwood-20110701|work=[[Los Angeles Times]]|accessdate=April 8, 2014|date=July 1, 2011}}</ref> *[[Ronnie Fouch]], American college football player<ref name=seattimes>{{cite news|last1=Condotta|first1=Bob|title=Washington’s Andrew Hudson makes up for size with strength, attitude, effort|url=http://www.seattletimes.com/sports/uw-husky-football/washingtons-andrew-hudson-makes-up-for-size-with-strength-attitude-effort/|accessdate=November 13, 2015|work=Seattle Times|date=August 20, 2012}}</ref> *[[Tommy Hanson]], baseball player<ref>{{cite web|last=DiGiovanna|first=Mike|title=Angels trade Jordan Walden to Braves for starter Tommy Hanson|url=http://articles.latimes.com/2012/nov/30/sports/la-sp-sn-angels-tommy-hanson-jordan-walden-20121130|work=Los Angeles Times|accessdate=April 8, 2014|date=November 30, 2012}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|last=Gonzalez|first=Alden|title=Angels get Hanson from Braves for Walden|url=http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20121130&content_id=40473200&c_id=ana|publisher=MLB.com|accessdate=April 8, 2014|date=November 30, 2012}}</ref> *[[Andrew Hudson]], American football player<ref name=seattimes/> *[[Chris Polk]], American football player<ref>{{cite web|last=Weinburg|first=David|title=Three-and-out with Eagles running back Chris Polk|url=http://www.pressofatlanticcity.com/sports/three-and-out-with-eagles-running-back-chris-polk/article_64520f04-3a5a-5584-8bcd-40a950e75591.html|publisher=[[The Press of Atlantic City]]|accessdate=April 8, 2014|date=October 5, 2013}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|last=Brown|first=Obrey|title=Ex-Wildcat Polk found goal line in Eagles’ win|url=http://www.highlandnews.net/sports/article_511013bf-3a78-57ae-aab9-ec5605b82ced.html?mode=jqm|publisher=Highland Community News|accessdate=April 8, 2014|date=December 19, 2013}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|last=Condotta|first=Bob|title=Chris Polk has back-to-back 1,000-yard rushing seasons for Washington|url=http://seattletimes.com/html/huskies/2013714015_uwfb19.html|publisher=[[Seattle Times]]|accessdate=April 8, 2014|date=December 18, 2010}}</ref> ==References== {{reflist}} ==External links== *[http://www.rev.redlandsusd.net/ Redlands East Valley High School] School website {{coord missing|San Bernardino County, California}} [[Category:Educational institutions established in 1997]] [[Category:High schools in San Bernardino County, California]] [[Category:Redlands Unified School District]] [[Category:Public high schools in California]] [[Category:1997 establishments in California]] [[Category:Buildings and structures in Redlands, California]]'