Pomona High School (Pomona, California)
| Pomona High School | |
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Pomona, California, Los Angeles United States | |
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| Type | Public |
| Established | 1900s |
| Grades | 9–12 |
| Number of students | 1,777 (2007) |
| School color(s) | red, black |
| Athletics conference |
CIF Southern Section Miramonte League |
| Mascot | Red Devil |
| Website | Official website |
Coordinates: 34°5.099′N 117°44.4654′W / 34.084983°N 117.7410900°W
Pomona High School (or PHS) is a high school (secondary school) operated by the Pomona Unified School District (PUSD) in California, located in North Pomona at 475 Bangor St. In 2002 and 2003, the Pomona High School football team won the Valle Vista League championship. Pomona High School Library and Information Center has a new and improved collection of books, non-print materials and electronic books. The Library and Information Center also has Internet access for classes as well as individual students, and offers evening hours. The school is technologically equipped with computers and Internet access available throughout the campus.
Pomona High School Football
On December 5, 2014, the varsity football team won the CIF Southern Section football championship.[1][2] Pomona High defeated Paraclete High School by a score of 37-29 to win its first CIF-SS championship since 1951.
Pomona High School Track and Field
Head Coach Ali Hangan USATF Certified Coach Level 1
Valle Vista League Champion in 3 events in the 2012 season:
- Abraham Aldarca, 1600 meter
- Sir Darius Yarbrough, 100M and 110 meter
Notable Track and Field Alumni:
- Torri Edwards, sprinter
- Ricky Fairman, shot put
- Bob Seagren, pole vault
- Jim Spotville, sprinter
- Janeene Vickers, sprinter
- George "Skeets" Chevalier, hurdler
- Darryl Hudson, sprinter
- Herman Hopson, sprinter
Notable alumni
- Hamza Abdullah, NFL player[3]
- Husain Abdullah, NFL player and younger brother of Hamza [4]
- Tank Collins, former expatriate professional basketball player
- Jerry Green, expatriate professional basketball player
- Sugar Shane Mosley, boxer
- Bob Seagren, Pole vault Olympic Gold/Silver Medalist/actor/entrepreneur
- Bill Singer, former MLB player[5]
- Delanie Walker, NFL player[6]
- Jimmy Verdon NFL player, College Coach[7]
References
- ↑ Ramirez, Steve. "Pomona wins first title since 1951 with 37-29 win over Paraclete". Inland Valley Daily Bulletin. Retrieved 6 December 2014.
- ↑ Lair, Keith. "Defensive stands help carry Pomona to title". San Gabriel Valley Tribune. Retrieved 6 December 2014.
- ↑ "Hamza Abdullah". Washington State Cougars. Retrieved December 3, 2012.
- ↑ "Husain Abdullah". Washington State Cougars. Retrieved December 3, 2012.
- ↑ "Bill Singer Stats". Baseball Almanac. Retrieved December 3, 2012.
- ↑ "Delanie Walker". NFL Enterprises LLC. Retrieved December 3, 2012.
- ↑ "Jimmy Verdon". The Official Athletics Site of the Arizona State University. Retrieved December 3, 2012.