Hayward High School
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Hayward High School is a public high school in Hayward, California
, one of four high schools in the city. It is one of the oldest high schools in Northern California. The official mascot for Hayward High is the "Farmer" which dates back to Hayward's period as an agricultural center. Its emblem features a farmer with a plow.
. The first true high school that opened in 1893 was called Union High School #3. It served students from Hayward, Castro Valley, San Lorenzo, Redwood, Palomares, and Stonybrook. Initially, it was a one story building with a basement. As late as the 1960s, students still rode their horses to school and tied them to hitching posts. As the number of students exceeded the campus' limit, the site was expanded from 10 to 30 acres (121,405.8 m²). The architecture for the new buildings included ionic columns, low-pitched roofs, and friezes of goods. Hayward High moved to its current campus in 1962, to make way for the new city hall office tower. The school gymnasium became the now demolished Centennial Convention Center
.
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, the Downtown Rally, has been held for over 50 years, and takes place in mid-October. Students parade from the campus through Downtown Hayward
. Students then rally inside the school gym where each class is judged by past alumni on categories such as class spirit and creativity. The winning class is then announced at the homecoming game and are awarded a trophy and bragging rights. Traditionally, seniors take home first place and are followed by juniors, sophomores, and freshmen respectively in rank. In 2010, the junior class of 2012 was the first non-senior class in over 10 years to win Down Town Rally. In 2011 they won again, thus being one of only few classes to win Down Town Rally consecutively in Hayward High's history. Stories have spread throughout the Hayward High student body about a curse placed on odd year classes. The curse states that all classes that end in an odd number are cursed during Down Town Rally and perform considerably poorly compared to other classes. Odd year classes tend to lose to even year classes until their Senior where the curse seems to be lifted. In 2011 the curse became more evident as the freshmen class of 2015 became the first class in 50 years to not have a float.
in the N.C.S semi-final game, marking an end to one of its most successful seasons in years. Yet no other year can compare to the 2006-2007 season in which the Farmers posted a 12-2 season. They went undefeated in league for the first time since the 1990-91 season, and made it to the final round of the N.C.S. 3A Championship Series for the first time in over 28 years. During this time, the Farmers were led by running back Troy Evans (first team H.A.A.L.) who averaged over ten yards a carry, totaling 1,825 yards during his senior season, while scoring 35 touchdowns. Defeating Alhambra High School
in the semi-final game, Hayward was crowned N.C.S 3A East Bay Champions. In the title game against Cardinal Newman High School, the Farmers gave a very valiant effort, yet fell 22-28. Despite the loss, the 2006-2007 football team went into the Hayward history books as the winningest football team in the history of Hayward High School.
Organization), Chris Dean (Florida State, Seattle Mariners
Organization), Victor Banda (Laney), Jason Kell (University of San Francisco
), Gary Oversen (Laney), and Mark Luperine (Chabot). Also on the team that year was future Major League Pitcher D.J. Carrasco (Kansas City Royals
, Japan, & currently with the Chicago White Sox
) The 1975 team holds the U.S. record (along with San Lorenzo High School
) for the longest game played by a high school team. The game went 25 innings. Some other notable baseball players include Don Wakamatsu (Coach for the Oakland A's and currently the Manager of the Seattle Mariners
), Jack Del Rio
(Head Coach of the Jacksonville Jaguars
), Mike Young (MLB Player for Baltimore Orioles
), Mike Iglesias (Los Angeles Dodgers
Organization), and Brian Mouton (Texas Rangers
Organization). The current baseball team is looking forward to future success and is attempting to bring the program back to prominence in the H.A.A.L.
), Gerald Walker (University of San Francisco
(several professional basketball leagues), Eddie House
(Arizona State, 2008 Championship Boston Celtics), Marion Thurmond (San Jose State University
), David Bell (University of Montana) and Iman Mattox (Fairleigh Dickinson University
) who is now the Head Coach. Gerald at one time held the all-time California High School scoring record for his career. Former head coach Charley Kendall won over 400 games, including numerous league championships, 7 North Coast Section Championships, and the California Division IV State Championship in 1991. He was the driving force behind the success of the program. In 2004, the team played in the Division II State Championship game at Arco Arena
in Sacramento
, losing to Dominguez Hills High School
of Compton, California
Hayward, California
Hayward is a city located in the East Bay in Alameda County, California. With a population of 144,186, Hayward is the sixth largest city in the San Francisco Bay Area and the third largest in Alameda County. Hayward was ranked as the 37th most populous municipality in California. It is included in...
, one of four high schools in the city. It is one of the oldest high schools in Northern California. The official mascot for Hayward High is the "Farmer" which dates back to Hayward's period as an agricultural center. Its emblem features a farmer with a plow.
History
Founded in 1892, Hayward High is one of the oldest high schools in the San Francisco Bay AreaSan Francisco Bay Area
The San Francisco Bay Area, commonly known as the Bay Area, is a populated region that surrounds the San Francisco and San Pablo estuaries in Northern California. The region encompasses metropolitan areas of San Francisco, Oakland, and San Jose, along with smaller urban and rural areas...
. The first true high school that opened in 1893 was called Union High School #3. It served students from Hayward, Castro Valley, San Lorenzo, Redwood, Palomares, and Stonybrook. Initially, it was a one story building with a basement. As late as the 1960s, students still rode their horses to school and tied them to hitching posts. As the number of students exceeded the campus' limit, the site was expanded from 10 to 30 acres (121,405.8 m²). The architecture for the new buildings included ionic columns, low-pitched roofs, and friezes of goods. Hayward High moved to its current campus in 1962, to make way for the new city hall office tower. The school gymnasium became the now demolished Centennial Convention Center
Centennial Convention Center
The Centennial Hall Convention Center was a former gymnasium and convention center located in downtown Hayward, in the City Center complex with the former Centennial Tower. It closed as a convention center on November 1, 2009, and was demolished shortly afterward.- History :The city of Hayward...
.
School activities
Hayward High has over 30 student groups, including the school newspaper, the Haypress, Advancement Via Individual DeterminationAdvancement Via Individual Determination
Advancement Via Individual Determination is an American college-readiness system designed to increase the number of students who enroll in four-year colleges, focusing on students in the academic middle. The formula is to raise expectations of students...
, Model United Nations
Model United Nations
Model United Nations is an academic simulation of the United Nations that aims to educate participants about current events, topics in international relations, diplomacy and the United Nations agenda....
, Junior Statesmen of America, Gay Straight Alliance, California Scholarship Federation
California Scholarship Federation
The California Scholarship Federation, or CSF, started in 1921 by Charles F. Seymour, seeks to recognize students living in the state of California who possess high standards in academic scholarship, community service and citizenship....
, and DECA
DECA (organization)
DECA, also known as Collegiate DECA on the college level) is an international association of students and teachers of marketing, management and entrepreneurship in business, finance, hospitality, and marketing sales and service . DECA prepares emerging leaders and entrepreneurs in marketing,...
.
Downtown Rally
Hayward High's HomecomingHomecoming
Homecoming is the tradition of welcoming back alumni of a school. It most commonly refers to a tradition in many universities, colleges and high schools in North America...
, the Downtown Rally, has been held for over 50 years, and takes place in mid-October. Students parade from the campus through Downtown Hayward
Downtown Hayward
Downtown Hayward is the original and current city center of Hayward, California, and is home to the current Hayward City Hall, along with the two previous city halls, Alex Giualini Plaza and The Tower at Hayward City Center...
. Students then rally inside the school gym where each class is judged by past alumni on categories such as class spirit and creativity. The winning class is then announced at the homecoming game and are awarded a trophy and bragging rights. Traditionally, seniors take home first place and are followed by juniors, sophomores, and freshmen respectively in rank. In 2010, the junior class of 2012 was the first non-senior class in over 10 years to win Down Town Rally. In 2011 they won again, thus being one of only few classes to win Down Town Rally consecutively in Hayward High's history. Stories have spread throughout the Hayward High student body about a curse placed on odd year classes. The curse states that all classes that end in an odd number are cursed during Down Town Rally and perform considerably poorly compared to other classes. Odd year classes tend to lose to even year classes until their Senior where the curse seems to be lifted. In 2011 the curse became more evident as the freshmen class of 2015 became the first class in 50 years to not have a float.
Sports
Hayward High is a member of the Hayward Area Athletic League (HAAL), the North Coast Section (NCS), and the California Interscholastic Federation (CIF) and offers a full interscholastic athletic program providing a total of 15 sports during the school year. Over 700 students participate during the fall, winter and spring seasons. Hayward High is one of the Bay Area's top schools for sports. Within the past decade, it has sent over 100 students to Division 1 schools to compete in sports.Football
The Hayward High football team has won more games than any other team in the H.A.A.L, having held more than 23 titles.Under the direction of head coach Casey Moreno the 2003 season brought the H.A.A.L title back to Hayward for the first time in over 12 years. The Farmers have seen postseason action in 4 out of the past 7 years by participating in the N.C.S Championship Series. Hayward held a #1 ranking in its perspective division in 2 of those years. In 2002, Hayward fell to the #1 nationally ranked football team, De La SalleDe La Salle
De La Salle is the name of several educational institutions affiliated with the Institute of the Brothers of the Christian Schools, also known as the Lasallian Brothers, a Roman Catholic religious teaching order founded by French priest Saint Jean-Baptiste de la Salle:* Lasallian educational...
in the N.C.S semi-final game, marking an end to one of its most successful seasons in years. Yet no other year can compare to the 2006-2007 season in which the Farmers posted a 12-2 season. They went undefeated in league for the first time since the 1990-91 season, and made it to the final round of the N.C.S. 3A Championship Series for the first time in over 28 years. During this time, the Farmers were led by running back Troy Evans (first team H.A.A.L.) who averaged over ten yards a carry, totaling 1,825 yards during his senior season, while scoring 35 touchdowns. Defeating Alhambra High School
Alhambra High School (Martinez, California)
Alhambra Senior High School is a public high school in Martinez, California which was first established in 1897 . During the 2006-2007 academic year, the school had enrollment of approximately 1400 students...
in the semi-final game, Hayward was crowned N.C.S 3A East Bay Champions. In the title game against Cardinal Newman High School, the Farmers gave a very valiant effort, yet fell 22-28. Despite the loss, the 2006-2007 football team went into the Hayward history books as the winningest football team in the history of Hayward High School.
Baseball
The Hayward High baseball team has a rich history of success. It was a powerhouse in the H.A.A.L. throughout the early 80's into the late 90's. Coach Jim Bisenius led the baseball team as its head coach for 23 years. He retired in 1992, the same year the Farmers won the N.C.S. Championship. That team was led by Mario Iglesias (Stanford, Chicago White SoxChicago White Sox
The Chicago White Sox are a Major League Baseball team located in Chicago, Illinois.The White Sox play in the American League's Central Division. Since , the White Sox have played in U.S. Cellular Field, which was originally called New Comiskey Park and nicknamed The Cell by local fans...
Organization), Chris Dean (Florida State, Seattle Mariners
Seattle Mariners
The Seattle Mariners are a professional baseball team based in Seattle, Washington. Enfranchised in , the Mariners are a member of the Western Division of Major League Baseball's American League. Safeco Field has been the Mariners' home ballpark since July...
Organization), Victor Banda (Laney), Jason Kell (University of San Francisco
University of San Francisco
The University of San Francisco , is a private, Jesuit/Catholic university located in San Francisco, California. Founded in 1855, USF was established as the first university in San Francisco. It is the second oldest institution for higher learning in California and the tenth-oldest university of...
), Gary Oversen (Laney), and Mark Luperine (Chabot). Also on the team that year was future Major League Pitcher D.J. Carrasco (Kansas City Royals
Kansas City Royals
The Kansas City Royals are a Major League Baseball team based in Kansas City, Missouri. The Royals are a member of the Central Division of Major League Baseball's American League. From 1973 to the present, the Royals have played in Kauffman Stadium...
, Japan, & currently with the Chicago White Sox
Chicago White Sox
The Chicago White Sox are a Major League Baseball team located in Chicago, Illinois.The White Sox play in the American League's Central Division. Since , the White Sox have played in U.S. Cellular Field, which was originally called New Comiskey Park and nicknamed The Cell by local fans...
) The 1975 team holds the U.S. record (along with San Lorenzo High School
San Lorenzo High School
San Lorenzo High School, also known as "SLZ", is a public high school located in San Lorenzo, California and is part of the San Lorenzo Unified School District. Its crosstown rival is Arroyo High School...
) for the longest game played by a high school team. The game went 25 innings. Some other notable baseball players include Don Wakamatsu (Coach for the Oakland A's and currently the Manager of the Seattle Mariners
Seattle Mariners
The Seattle Mariners are a professional baseball team based in Seattle, Washington. Enfranchised in , the Mariners are a member of the Western Division of Major League Baseball's American League. Safeco Field has been the Mariners' home ballpark since July...
), Jack Del Rio
Jack Del Rio
Jack Del Rio is an American football coach and former player. Del Rio played both football and baseball for the University of Southern California Trojans, and then spent eleven years playing linebacker in the National Football League . He retired from playing in 1996 and went into coaching,...
(Head Coach of the Jacksonville Jaguars
Jacksonville Jaguars
The Jacksonville Jaguars are a professional American football team based in Jacksonville, Florida, U.S. They are currently members of the South Division of the American Football Conference in the National Football League...
), Mike Young (MLB Player for Baltimore Orioles
Baltimore Orioles
The Baltimore Orioles are a professional baseball team based in Baltimore, Maryland in the United States. They are a member of the Eastern Division of Major League Baseball's American League. One of the American League's eight charter franchises in 1901, it spent its first year as a major league...
), Mike Iglesias (Los Angeles Dodgers
Los Angeles Dodgers
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Organization), and Brian Mouton (Texas Rangers
Texas Rangers (baseball)
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Organization). The current baseball team is looking forward to future success and is attempting to bring the program back to prominence in the H.A.A.L.
Basketball
The Hayward High basketball program has always had a reputation of bringing a college atmosphere to a high school gym. The Farmers dominated the East Bay Basketball rankings in the 80s & 90's. Hayward was always the team to beat in the H.A.A.L. with talented players such as Nate Perkins (Eastern Washington UniversityEastern Washington University
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), Gerald Walker (University of San Francisco
University of San Francisco
The University of San Francisco , is a private, Jesuit/Catholic university located in San Francisco, California. Founded in 1855, USF was established as the first university in San Francisco. It is the second oldest institution for higher learning in California and the tenth-oldest university of...
(several professional basketball leagues), Eddie House
Eddie House
Edward L. House II , commonly referred to as Eddie House, is an American professional basketball player in the NBA for the Miami Heat.-Early life:...
(Arizona State, 2008 Championship Boston Celtics), Marion Thurmond (San Jose State University
San José State University
San Jose State University is a public university located in San Jose, California, United States...
), David Bell (University of Montana) and Iman Mattox (Fairleigh Dickinson University
Fairleigh Dickinson University
Fairleigh Dickinson University is a private university founded as a junior college in 1942. It now has several campuses located in New Jersey, Canada, and the United Kingdom.-Description:...
) who is now the Head Coach. Gerald at one time held the all-time California High School scoring record for his career. Former head coach Charley Kendall won over 400 games, including numerous league championships, 7 North Coast Section Championships, and the California Division IV State Championship in 1991. He was the driving force behind the success of the program. In 2004, the team played in the Division II State Championship game at Arco Arena
ARCO Arena
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in Sacramento
Sacramento
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, losing to Dominguez Hills High School
Dominguez High School
Dominguez High School is a four-year secondary school located in Compton, California. It is part of the Compton Unified School District.The school's current principal is Rigoberto Roman...
of Compton, California
Compton, California
Compton is a city in southern Los Angeles County, California, United States, southeast of downtown Los Angeles. The city of Compton is one of the oldest cities in the county and on May 11, 1888, was the eighth city to incorporate. The city is considered part of the South side by residents of Los...
Soccer
The Hayward Boys Varsity soccer Team has improve over the last few seasons. They came close to winning their first title since 2001 in 2005-2006 but they lost in their final game which they needed to win the league. They came in second place with a record of 14-2, and they went to NCS which they lost to Livermore High 2-1. Junior Leonardo was the goal scorer that season, and was notice by everyone. In 2007-2008 the team was led by Senior Jeancarlos Farfan and Avery Medina. They won the H.A.A.L with a record of 11-2-3. Avery Medina was the goal scorer while Jeancarlos Farfan and Martin de la Torre stop the opposition team to score. The Hayward Boys Varsity Soccer Team went on to NCS, which they made a record of winning their first game in the round, and pass to the Quarter Finals. They Beat California High School 1-0 away, Jose Perez took the pass from Edson Hinostroza, and went flying in the near post. They went to the Quarter finals against Pittsburg High school which they lost 4-1. Later in the finals Pittsburg won the NCS Title. The boys Soccer Team made the school proud by making these accomplishments. In the Season of 2008-2009 they had most players come back, and should have won the title again. They Came in 4th Place that year, yet they went on NCS again. This year they went on NCS division II which they won their first game against St. Mary High school 2-0. Again the Boys Soccer Team went on to the Quarter finals, but they lost to Acalanes High School 1-0. For the second year in a row they lost to the team that ended up becoming the NCS champs. Current MLS Iron Man CJ Brown was a Hayward High graduate who has also played for the US Nat'l team.Music program
Hayward High's music program is overseen by Bryan K. Holbrook, Hayward's 2006-2007 Educator of the Year Recipient. In 2007 the Marching band placed 2nd in their division at the Petaluma Band Review, placed 2nd in their division at the Vintage Band Review and placed 2nd at the Oakland Holiday Parade. The music program has had an annual cafe concert for over four years.Notable alumni
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announcer - Landon Curt NollLandon Curt NollLandon Curt Noll is an American computer scientist, co-discoverer of the 25th Mersenne prime and discoverer of the 26th, which he found while still enrolled in high school and concurrently at Cal State Hayward....
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High schools in Hayward
- Mount Eden High School
- Tennyson High SchoolTennyson High SchoolTennyson High School is a high school in Hayward, California formed in 1957.-Location:Tennyson is within one mile of the South Hayward BART station. The school is bordered to the west by the Amtrak Capital Corridor route, with a train signal and gates installed there...
- Moreau Catholic High SchoolMoreau Catholic High SchoolMoreau Catholic High School is a college preparatory Roman Catholic secondary school founded by the Southwest Province of the Congregation of the Holy Cross. It is located in Hayward, California, within the Roman Catholic Diocese of Oakland under the care of Salvatore J. Cordileone, the Bishop of...
- Conley-Caraballo High SchoolConley-Caraballo High SchoolConley-Caraballo High School is a public 9-12 Continuation high school in Hayward, California, part of the New Haven Unified School District ....
- Sunset High School (closed)