Henry J. Kaiser High School is a small to medium-sized high school located at 11155 Almond Avenue in Fontana, California. Kaiser High is one of five comprehensive high schools within Fontana Unified School District.
The school was established in 1998 under the supervision of Principal Bryan E. Malloy (deceased). As of 2016, the current principal is Terry Abernathy and the three assistant principals are Shauna Desouza, Marco Garcia, and James Logan PH.D. The director of the Associated student Body is Megan Eacret. The Athletic director for the school is Sean O'Connor. Kaiser High School has been experimenting recently with small learning communities.
School namesake
Kaiser HS - September - 2017 Los Angeles County Fair - From Fontana, CA Kaiser High School Catamount Pride Band & Pageantry performing their musical selection entitled September by Earth, Wind & Fire at the Los Angeles County Fair on Thursday,...
The school is named after renowned American industrialist Henry J. Kaiser, who founded the famous Kaiser Steel Mill, which helped to revolutionize the city of Fontana.
Demographics
As of 2013, the student population was 84.5% Hispanic, 5.1% White/Non-Hispanic, 6.8% of African American, 1.4% Asian, 1.1% Filipino, .3% American Indian or Alaskan Native, .3% Pacific Islander, and .5% other or not specified ethnic backgrounds.
School motto
The school motto is: "Together we will build a Kaiser High School community in which all students have every opportunity to progress academically, physically, and ethically in a caring, safe, and challenging environment." The motto is also featured on the school logo. Kaiser is 1 rock on
Football team
Kaiser High School is known for its successful football program under coach Dick Bruich. Under his supervision, he led Kaiser Football to one state championship, two CIF championships, one CIF runner-up award, two CIF semi-final appearances, eight Sunkist League titles, and eight consecutive playoff berths, before retiring in 2009.
A number of successful athletes have emerged from the Kaiser football program, including David Popescu, the first Kaiser athlete to gain ALL-State honors playing football (2001), Larry Hammett making CIF player of the year (2001), Rick Potter and Oscar Ramirez making 2nd Team ALL Inland Valley and All C.I.F honors (2001). In 2006 Lonyae Miller was a standout on the team, chosen as All-CIF Southern Section at running back and named the Sunkist League Offensive MVP. Miller later attended Fresno State and is now a professional player in the NFL.
As of 2014 the football team were back-to-back Sunkist League champions. In 2012, the Kaiser Football team made it to the SS-CIF championship, where they defeated Rancho Verde to claim the 2012 CIF Central Division Championship Title.
Catamount Pride Marching Band & Color Guard (Drill Team 2012)
Kaiser High School is home to the amazing Catamount Pride Marching Band and Color Guard under the direction of Anthony Allmond. In 2008, and most recently 2014, the band won the sweepstakes at the Azusa Golden Days Parade. They've also won sweepstakes in the Riverside King Band Review, 2nd place in the Chino Band Review, 10,000 dollars at the LA County Fair, sweepstakes and music award in the Ganesha Band Review, and 1st place in the Arcadia Band Review. The Kaiser Catamount Pride Marching Band hosted the first annual Kaiser Band Review September 26, 2009.
Kaiser Artistic and Theatrical Society
Kaiser Artistic and Theatrical Society, known as "K.A.T.S. Productions", is the name of the drama club at Henry J. Kaiser High. The club is responsible for producing the school theatrical productions each year. In addition, the club engages in other theatrical activities, like improvisational workshops and field trips to see professional productions. The club advisor is Wendi Johnson. The club includes an active troupe of the International Thespian Society, number 6721.
Shows Performed at Kaiser High School include: Rodgers and Hammerstein's Cinderella, The Devil and Daniel Webster, How to Succeed in Business Without Really Trying, Harvey, Annie Get Your Gun, Picnic, Little Shop of Horrors, Arsenic and Old Lace, Into the Woods, Little Women, Once Upon A Mattress, The Mousetrap, A Christmas Story, Once On This Island, Fools, A Christmas Carol, Seussical the Musical, Twelve Angry Men, Taming of the Shrew, West Side Story, The Diviners, Hamlet, Alice, and Rent.
Awards
- Luis Ruiz -2nd place at Fullerton College 2011 Acting Competition
- Luis Ruiz & Kayla Olvera- 2nd place at DTASC 2011 Shakespeare Festival Acting Competition
- 3 CIF Football Championship(2003,2004,and 2012)
- 1 CIF Softball Championship(2012)
- 1 CIF Track & Field Triple Jump Championship (2001) Junior, Marissiko Wheaton
- Inland Empire Team of the Decade for football(Sunkist league champions 2001-2011)
- 2nd Place at SCSBOA 35th Annual Chino Invitational Band Review
- 1st Place at SCSBOA 2005 La Palma Days Band Review
- 5th Place at SCSBOA Arcadia Festival Of Bands (2005, 2006)
- Sweepstakes at SCSBOA Riverside King Invitational Band Review (2006, 2008, 2013, 2014)
- 4th Place at SCSBOA Annual Chino Invitational Band Review (2006, 2007)
- Sweepstakes at SCSBOA Azusa Golden Days Parade (2007, 2008, 2011, 2014)
- 3rd Place at SCSBOA Riverside King Band Review (2007, 2009)
- 2nd Place at SCSBOA 2007 La Palma Days Band Review
- 3rd Place at SCSBOA 2007 Arcadia Festival Of Bands
- 3rd Place at SCSBOA 38th Annual Chino Invitational Band Review
- Sweepstakes at SCSBOA 2008 Ganesha Band Review
- 1st Place at SCSBOA Arcadia Festival Of Bands (2008, 2009)
- 3rd Place at SCSBOA 2009 San Dimas Western Days Parade
- 1st Place at SCSBOA 2009 Ganesha Band Review]
- 1st Place at SCSBOA Azusa Golden Days (2010, 2012, 2013) & Riverside King Band Review (2010 & 2012)
- 1st Place at SCSBOA 41st Annual Chino Invitational Band Review
- 2nd Place at SCJA Eisenhower & Patriot Field Shows 2012
- 2nd & 3rd Place at the Los Angeles County Fair Marching Band Competitions (2006-2011, 2013)
- Sweepstakes at the Los Angeles County Fair Marching Band Competition (2014)
- 3rd Place at the MBOS Vista Murrieta Field Tournament 2013
- 5th Place at the SCSBOA 43rd Annual Chino Invitational Band Review
- 4th Place at the SCSBOA 44th Annual Chino Invitational Band Review
- Overall Winners of the SCJA Eisenhower & San Gorgonio Field Shows 2014
4th place at dimond bar high school for show choir (2016)
Notable alumni
- Giselle Samson (Class of 2002) Contestant on America's Next Top Model 2003.
- Lonyae Miller (Class of 2006) Professional Football Player NFL, Dallas Cowboys #35.
- Jason Shirley (Class of 2003) Professional Football Player NFL, Cincinnati Bengals
- Chris Carter Active OLB for the Pittsburgh Steelers (Class of 2005) http://www.nfl.com/player/chriscarter/2508126/profile
References
External links
- Official website
- U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Kaiser High School