Garden Grove High School
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Garden Grove High School is located in Garden Grove, California
. It is a member of the Garden Grove Unified School District
.
The school's athletic teams were originally known as "Chili Peppers," reflecting the dominant local crop of the time. In the 1920s, the name "Argonauts" was chosen. They are known as Argos for short.
GGHS was badly damaged by the 1933 Long Beach earthquake
; the main classroom building suffered a partial collapse and one student was killed. The structure was rebuilt and is still in use, having been renamed Heritage Hall. It also houses the Argonaut Hall of Fame and Museum, chronicling the school's long history, as well as a memorial to Michael Monsoor
, a United States Navy
SEAL
killed in Iraq
and posthumously awarded the Medal of Honor
, and an alumnus of Garden Grove High School.
GGHS grew with the post-World War II boom and by the 1960s, it was joined by six other high schools in what is now the Garden Grove Unified School District
.
In the 2004-2005 school year, Garden Grove High School was named a California Distinguished School
.
, starting fullback and linebacker Kevin Telles, collapsed during the fourth quarter and died. His death was later ruled myocarditis
.
The Argonauts won their first CIF Southern Section Football title in 2010 as champions of the Southern Division. Other Southern Section CIF Titles won by the school include Coed Badminton (1986, 1995 and 1999), Girls Field Hockey (1979, 1982, and 1983), and Girls Softball (1985).
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In May of 2011, for the second year in a row Garden Grove High School's String Orchestra received the prestigious "Unanimous Superior" rating at the SCSBOA regional festival for the mature sound and advanced musicianship of the group.
Garden Grove, California
Garden Grove is a city located in northern Orange County, California. The population was 170,883 at the 2010 census. State Route 22, also known as the Garden Grove Freeway, passes through the city running east-west. The city is known outside the Southern California area for being the home of Robert H...
. It is a member of the Garden Grove Unified School District
Garden Grove Unified School District
The Garden Grove Unified School District is the third largest school district in Orange County, and the twelfth largest in the State of California...
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Overview
The Garden Grove Union High School District was established in 1921 in response to attempts by neighboring school districts to annex the Garden Grove area. GGHS opened its doors in September 1921 in temporary facilities. The school moved to its present location on Stanford Avenue in 1923.The school's athletic teams were originally known as "Chili Peppers," reflecting the dominant local crop of the time. In the 1920s, the name "Argonauts" was chosen. They are known as Argos for short.
GGHS was badly damaged by the 1933 Long Beach earthquake
1933 Long Beach earthquake
The Long Beach earthquake of 1933 took place on March 10, 1933 at 17:55 PST , with a magnitude of 6.4, causing widespread damage to buildings throughout Southern California. The epicenter was offshore, southeast of Long Beach on the Newport-Inglewood Fault. An estimated fifty million dollars worth...
; the main classroom building suffered a partial collapse and one student was killed. The structure was rebuilt and is still in use, having been renamed Heritage Hall. It also houses the Argonaut Hall of Fame and Museum, chronicling the school's long history, as well as a memorial to Michael Monsoor
Michael A. Monsoor
Michael Anthony Monsoor was a U.S. Navy SEAL killed during the Iraq War and posthumously received the Medal of Honor. Monsoor enlisted in the United States Navy in 2001 and graduated from Basic Underwater Demolition/SEAL training in 2004...
, a United States Navy
United States Navy
The United States Navy is the naval warfare service branch of the United States Armed Forces and one of the seven uniformed services of the United States. The U.S. Navy is the largest in the world; its battle fleet tonnage is greater than that of the next 13 largest navies combined. The U.S...
SEAL
Seal
Seal commonly refers to:* Pinniped, a diverse group of semi-aquatic marine mammals many of which are commonly called seals* Seal , a device which helps prevent leakage, contain pressure, or exclude contamination where two systems join...
killed in Iraq
Iraq
Iraq ; officially the Republic of Iraq is a country in Western Asia spanning most of the northwestern end of the Zagros mountain range, the eastern part of the Syrian Desert and the northern part of the Arabian Desert....
and posthumously awarded the Medal of Honor
Medal of Honor
The Medal of Honor is the highest military decoration awarded by the United States government. It is bestowed by the President, in the name of Congress, upon members of the United States Armed Forces who distinguish themselves through "conspicuous gallantry and intrepidity at the risk of his or her...
, and an alumnus of Garden Grove High School.
GGHS grew with the post-World War II boom and by the 1960s, it was joined by six other high schools in what is now the Garden Grove Unified School District
Garden Grove Unified School District
The Garden Grove Unified School District is the third largest school district in Orange County, and the twelfth largest in the State of California...
.
In the 2004-2005 school year, Garden Grove High School was named a California Distinguished School
California Distinguished School
A California Distinguished School is an award given by the California State Board of Education to public schools within the state that best represent exemplary and quality educational programs. Approximately five percent of California schools are awarded this honor each year following a selection...
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Athletics
On September 11, 2009, while playing football against Westminster High SchoolWestminster High School (Westminster, California)
Westminster High School is a public secondary school located in Westminster, California. It is part of the Huntington Beach Union High School District.-Overview:The school's name and traditions are derived from Westminster Abbey in London, England...
, starting fullback and linebacker Kevin Telles, collapsed during the fourth quarter and died. His death was later ruled myocarditis
Myocarditis
Myocarditis is inflammation of heart muscle . It resembles a heart attack but coronary arteries are not blocked.Myocarditis is most often due to infection by common viruses, such as parvovirus B19, less commonly non-viral pathogens such as Borrelia burgdorferi or Trypanosoma cruzi, or as a...
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The Argonauts won their first CIF Southern Section Football title in 2010 as champions of the Southern Division. Other Southern Section CIF Titles won by the school include Coed Badminton (1986, 1995 and 1999), Girls Field Hockey (1979, 1982, and 1983), and Girls Softball (1985).
Instrumental Music
Garden Grove High School offers music courses in marching band, concert band, beginning instruments, jazz band, and beginning and advanced string orchestra. All classes are taught by Kenneth Nowak with additional music coaches David Bartle, Ashley Stevens, and Troy Trimble who teach percussion, colorguard and brass, respectively. The highlights of the year are concerts in the winter and spring along with annual music competitions for all groups. Each year during Memorial Day weekend, the Argonaut Marching Band and Colorguard act as host band in the Strawberry Festival Parade in Garden Grove, CaliforniaGarden Grove, California
Garden Grove is a city located in northern Orange County, California. The population was 170,883 at the 2010 census. State Route 22, also known as the Garden Grove Freeway, passes through the city running east-west. The city is known outside the Southern California area for being the home of Robert H...
.
In May of 2011, for the second year in a row Garden Grove High School's String Orchestra received the prestigious "Unanimous Superior" rating at the SCSBOA regional festival for the mature sound and advanced musicianship of the group.
Activities
In 2010, three students on the Mathematics, Engineering, Science Achievement participated in the National Competition for the Wind Energy Challenge, taking first place.The Arts
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, Class of 1964, writer, editor and journalist - Steve MartinSteve MartinStephen Glenn "Steve" Martin is an American actor, comedian, writer, playwright, producer, musician and composer....
, Class of 1963, comedian, actor, screen writer, and author - John McEuenJohn McEuenJohn McEuen , is an American folk musician and entertainer. He was one of the earliest members of The Nitty Gritty Dirt Band. He played with the band from 1966 to 1986, and returned in 2001.The group prior to that 'dissolved' a few times briefly, but none as long as in 1968, right after spending 4...
, founding member of the Nitty Gritty Dirt BandNitty Gritty Dirt BandThe Nitty Gritty Dirt Band is an American country-folk-rock band that has existed in various forms since its founding in Long Beach, California in 1966. The group's membership has had at least a dozen changes over the years, including a period from 1976 to 1981 when the band performed and recorded... - Basil PoledourisBasil PoledourisVassilis Konstantinos "Basil" Poledouris was a Greek-American music composer who concentrated on the scores for films and television shows...
, Class of 1963, Composer for movies and television, Conan the BarbarianConan the BarbarianConan the Barbarian is a fictional sword and sorcery hero that originated in pulp fiction magazines and has since been adapted to books, comics, several films , television programs, video games, roleplaying games and other media...
, Lonesome DoveLonesome DoveLonesome Dove is a 1985 Pulitzer Prize–winning western novel written by Larry McMurtry. It is the first published book of the Lonesome Dove series, but the third installment in the series chronologically... - Stephen ShortridgeStephen ShortridgeStephen Shortridge is an American actor.Shortridge has appeared in more than 20 film and television projects throughout the 1970s and 1980s, most recognizably from his role as a southern high school student named Beau De Labarre on the television comedy Welcome Back, Kotter...
, Class of 1970, film and television actor, including role as Beau De Labarre on Welcome Back Kotter TV show, and recently acclaimed impressionist painter - Kathy WestmorelandKathy WestmorelandKathy Westmoreland is an American singer.After growing up in Abilene, Texas, the daughter of a professional singer and a professional dancer , she moved to California in 1962 with her sisters and brother Brent...
, Class of 1963, singer and recording artist
Sports
- Lenny DykstraLenny DykstraLeonard Kyle "Lenny" Dykstra , nicknamed "Nails" and "Dude", is a former Major League Baseball center fielder. Dykstra played for the New York Mets during the late 1980s before playing for the Philadelphia Phillies during the early 1990s....
, Class of 1981, Major League Baseball player, Outfielder, 1986-96 with the New York Mets and Philadelphia Phillies - Roy GleasonRoy GleasonRoy William Gleason was a Major League Baseball player. He played in eight games for the Los Angeles Dodgers late in the 1963 baseball season. He was used primarily as a pinch runner but he had one official at bat and hit a double.In 1967 he was drafted by the military...
, Class of 1961, Major League Baseball player and Bonus Baby, Outfielder, 1963 with Los Angeles Dodger, Only Major League Baseball player to serve in combat in the Vietnam War. - Jack Hart, Class of 1955, football player, Halfback, member of University of California Athletic Hall of Fame, scored two touchdowns in 1959 Rose Bowl
- Mark LomasMark LomasMark Arnold Lomas is a former professional American football defensive lineman who played five seasons for the New York Jets.-External links:*...
, Class of 1966, NFL Player, Defensive Lineman, 1970-74 with the New York Jets - Mike SchoolerMike SchoolerMichael Ralph Schooler , is a retired professional baseball player who pitched in the Major Leagues from - for the Seattle Mariners and the Texas Rangers...
, Class of 1980, Major League Baseball player, Pitcher, 1988-93 with the Seattle Mariners and Texas Rangers - Al CarlsonAl CarlsonAlvin Harold "Al" Carlson is a retired American basketball player.He played collegiately for the University of Oregon.He played for the Seattle SuperSonics in the NBA for 28 games....
, Class of 1969, NBA player, Center, 1975-76 with the Seattle Supersonics - Merle HapesMerle HapesMerle Alison Hapes was a professional American football fullback in the National Football League. He played two seasons for the New York Giants .-External links:...
, Class of 1938, NFL player, Fullback, 1942 and 1946 with the New York Giants
Business, Politics, and the Military
- Steve FossettSteve FossettJames Stephen Fossett was an American commodities trader, businessman, and adventurer. Fossett is the first person to fly solo nonstop around the world in a balloon...
, Class of 1962, businessman, aviator, sailor and adventurer; first person to circumnavigate the globe solo in a balloon - Michael MonsoorMichael A. MonsoorMichael Anthony Monsoor was a U.S. Navy SEAL killed during the Iraq War and posthumously received the Medal of Honor. Monsoor enlisted in the United States Navy in 2001 and graduated from Basic Underwater Demolition/SEAL training in 2004...
, Class of 1999, a United States NavyUnited States NavyThe United States Navy is the naval warfare service branch of the United States Armed Forces and one of the seven uniformed services of the United States. The U.S. Navy is the largest in the world; its battle fleet tonnage is greater than that of the next 13 largest navies combined. The U.S...
SEALSealSeal commonly refers to:* Pinniped, a diverse group of semi-aquatic marine mammals many of which are commonly called seals* Seal , a device which helps prevent leakage, contain pressure, or exclude contamination where two systems join...
killed in IraqIraqIraq ; officially the Republic of Iraq is a country in Western Asia spanning most of the northwestern end of the Zagros mountain range, the eastern part of the Syrian Desert and the northern part of the Arabian Desert....
and posthumously awarded the Medal of HonorMedal of HonorThe Medal of Honor is the highest military decoration awarded by the United States government. It is bestowed by the President, in the name of Congress, upon members of the United States Armed Forces who distinguish themselves through "conspicuous gallantry and intrepidity at the risk of his or her...
. - Bill ThomasBill ThomasWilliam Marshall Thomas , commonly known as Bill Thomas, is an American politician, and a Republican member of the United States House of Representatives from 1979–2007, finishing his tenure representing California's 22nd congressional district and as the Chairman of the House Ways and Means...
, Class of 1959, 11-term U.S. Congressman (now retired) and Chairman of the House Ways and Means Committee - H. Louis Lake, Class of 1928, City Councilman and First Mayor of City of Garden Grove
- Janet NguyenJanet NguyenJanet Q. Nguyen is the County Supervisor from the First District of Orange County, California. She won her seat following a historic special election where two Vietnamese-American candidates received half of the total votes cast in a field of 10, separated from each other by only 7 votes. She...
, Class of 1994, Garden Grove City Councilwoman and member of Orange County Board of Supervisors