Antioch High School
| Antioch High School | |
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| Address | |
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700 West 18th Street Antioch, California, Contra Costa 94509 United States | |
| Coordinates | 38°00′18″N 121°48′54″W / 38.005021°N 121.814967°WCoordinates: 38°00′18″N 121°48′54″W / 38.005021°N 121.814967°W[1] |
| Information | |
| School district | Antioch Unified School District |
| CEEB code | 050115[2] |
| Principal | Louie Rocha |
| Teaching staff | 83 FTE[3] |
| Grades | 9-12 |
| Enrollment | 1914[3] |
| Student to teacher ratio | 23:1[3] |
| Color(s) | |
| Mascot | Panther |
| Team name | Panthers |
| Accreditation | WASC |
| Newspaper | The Prowler |
| Yearbook | The Panther |
| Website | http://antiochhigh.org |
- Not to be confused with Antioch Community High School
Antioch High School is a public high school located in Antioch, California, United States. It is located at 700 West 18th Street between G and L streets. It is a great trap environment for grades 9-12. There are about 120 teachers, and 20 maintenance and office staff. The administration consists of a principal and four vice-principals. Departments at the school include English; mathematics; physical, earth, and life sciences; social studies; physical education; both vocal and instrumental music; drama; video, photographic, sculpted, painted and drawn arts; foreign languages; health and sports medicine; cooking; auto and wood shop; and engineering.
History
AHS opened in Antioch, California, United States in 1955. It is the second high school in Antioch, replacing the old high school (which is now the city museum). The school is currently being remodeled with upgrades throughout the entire school. This project is scheduled to be completed by the end of 2016.
Academies
EDGE
In 2010, Antioch High started the Academy of Engineering and Designing a Greener Environment (EDGE) which is a pathway that integrates the core classes with an engineering class to give students an peek into a future career in engineering.
Environmental Studies
In 2012, Antioch launched a new Environmental Studies Academy.
LEAD
In 2012, Antioch launched a new Leadership and Public Service Academy.
Media/Tech
In 2012, Antioch launched a new Media/Tech Academy.
Notable alumni
- Frank Beede, NFL offensive lineman[4]
- Jamey Blaze, professional composer and singer/songwriter [5][6]
- Gil Castillo, amateur wrestler; retired professional MMA fighter[7]
- Carmen Dragon, a musical composer, arranger, and conductor who worked in radio, film, and television, in addition to live performances and recordings.[8]
- Najee Harris, American football running back. Top recruit in the 2017 class.[9]
- Mike Lucky, NFL tight end[10]
- Gino Marchetti – NFL Hall of Fame inductee, and the league's MVP in 1958.[11]
- Aaron Miles – MLB infielder for the St. Louis Cardinals.[12]
- Jeremy Newberry, NFL offensive lineman[13]
- Jeff Pico – pitching coach for the Cincinnati Reds and former Chicago Cubs pitcher[14]
- Evan Pilgrim – former American football offensive guard[15]
- Ron Pritchard, former American football linebacker and professional wrestler, played nine seasons with the Houston Oilers and the Cincinnati Bengals[16]
- Duane Putnam, class of 1951, former American football offensive guard who spent ten seasons in the National Football League for the Los Angeles Rams, Dallas Cowboys, and the Cleveland Browns.[17]
- Alex Sanchez, class of 1984, MLB pitcher for the Toronto Blue Jays in 1989 and all-Pac-10 standout at UCLA.[18]
- Michael Semanick – Academy Award-winning (for The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King and King Kong) motion picture sound mixer.[19]
- Gary Sheide, a former American football quarterback for Brigham Young University[20]
- Larry Silveira, is an American professional golfer who played on the PGA Tour and the Nationwide Tour[21]
- Jason Verduzco, American player of gridiron football[22]
References
- ↑ "Free US Geocoder". Retrieved 2010-05-21.
- ↑ http://www.suny.edu/attend/ceeb-codes/search_highschool/hs_searchaction.cfm?hsid=2314&pageId=search&popUp=false&year=
- 1 2 3 "usnews.com". Retrieved 2016-02-17.
- ↑ "FRANK BEEDE". Antioch Sports Legends. Retrieved October 30, 2013.
- ↑ http://jameyblaze.com/history-2014/
- ↑ http://www.discogs.com/artist/2108006-Jamey-Blaze
- ↑ http://www.eastbaytimes.com/2008/01/12/mixed-martial-arts-leaps-into-limelight/
- ↑ "Antioch Students Give Play Tonight". California, Oakland. Oakland Tribune. February 28, 1930. p. 52.
- ↑ http://www.scout.com/player/191061-najee-harris?s=73
- ↑ "MIKE LUCKY". Antioch Sports Legends. Retrieved October 30, 2014.
- ↑ "From Antioch to the Pros". Antioch Sports Legends. Retrieved October 30, 2013.
- ↑ "Aaron Miles". Baseball-Reference.com. Retrieved October 30, 2013.
- ↑ "From Antioch to the Pros". Antioch Sports Legends. Retrieved October 30, 2013.
- ↑ "Jeff Pico". Baseball-Reference.com. Retrieved November 19, 2013.
- ↑ "Evan Pilgrim". Antioch Historical Society. Retrieved 17 November 2013.
- ↑ "100 Day Sun Devil Football Countdown to Kickoff, #25: Ron Pritchard, On the Field and In the Ring". SB Nation. Retrieved October 30, 2013.
- ↑ "Duane Putnam". databaseFootball.com. Retrieved October 29, 2013.
- ↑ "Alex Sanchez". Baseball-Reference.com. Retrieved October 30, 2013.
- ↑ "Antioch Native Semanick Nominated for Oscar for 'Lord of the Rings' Work". The Antioch Press. Retrieved October 30, 2013.
- ↑ "GARY SHEIDE". BYU Cougars. Retrieved October 30, 2013.
- ↑ "LARRY SILVEIRA". Antioch Sports Legends. Archived from the original on November 1, 2013. Retrieved October 30, 2013.
- ↑ "JASON VERDUZCO". profootballarchives.com. Retrieved May 7, 2015.