Raoul Wallenberg Traditional High School
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Raoul Wallenberg Traditional High School is a high school
in San Francisco, California
, USA. It was a California Distinguished School from 1990-1992.
Named in honor of the renowned Swedish diplomat Raoul Wallenberg
, the high school was established in 1981 as an alternative high school within the San Francisco Unified School District
. Emphasis is on academic preparation, acceptance of time-honored American traditions, adherence to a dress code, and ultimate matriculation.
Enrollment is open to all students in San Francisco. Requirements are a desire to pursue the offered college preparatory program, a willingness to put forth maximum effort and to adhere to the school’s philosophy, expressed in a commitment statement signed by parents or guardians and the student.
Wallenberg opened in the fall of 1981 with 9th and 10th grade students. An additional class was added each year and Wallenberg became a four year high school in the fall of 1983. School enrollment is approximately 700 students.
Wallenberg High School's first class president was Sophomore Dean Kondo.
Wallenberg High School has also gained notice as a popular skateboarding center. The "Wallenberg 4"
, a large 4-step staircase at the high school, is a very popular skateboarding spot. Pro skater Chris Cole (skateboarder)
did his famous tre flip here. Notable alumni include Chris Zwirner
(photographer).
High school
High school is a term used in parts of the English speaking world to describe institutions which provide all or part of secondary education. The term is often incorporated into the name of such institutions....
in San Francisco, California
San Francisco, California
San Francisco , officially the City and County of San Francisco, is the financial, cultural, and transportation center of the San Francisco Bay Area, a region of 7.15 million people which includes San Jose and Oakland...
, USA. It was a California Distinguished School from 1990-1992.
Named in honor of the renowned Swedish diplomat Raoul Wallenberg
Raoul Wallenberg
Raoul Wallenberg was a Swedish businessman, diplomat and humanitarian. He is widely celebrated for his successful efforts to rescue thousands of Jews in Nazi-occupied Hungary from the Holocaust, during the later stages of World War II...
, the high school was established in 1981 as an alternative high school within the San Francisco Unified School District
San Francisco Unified School District
San Francisco Unified School District , established in 1851, is the only public school district within the City and County of San Francisco, and the first in the state of California...
. Emphasis is on academic preparation, acceptance of time-honored American traditions, adherence to a dress code, and ultimate matriculation.
Enrollment is open to all students in San Francisco. Requirements are a desire to pursue the offered college preparatory program, a willingness to put forth maximum effort and to adhere to the school’s philosophy, expressed in a commitment statement signed by parents or guardians and the student.
Wallenberg opened in the fall of 1981 with 9th and 10th grade students. An additional class was added each year and Wallenberg became a four year high school in the fall of 1983. School enrollment is approximately 700 students.
Wallenberg High School's first class president was Sophomore Dean Kondo.
Wallenberg High School has also gained notice as a popular skateboarding center. The "Wallenberg 4"
Wallenberg Set
Wallenberg, also known as the Wallenberg Four, is located at the Wallenberg Traditional High School in San Francisco, California.It is a popular gap among the skateboarding community and measures 6 feet high and 22 feet and 6 inches long....
, a large 4-step staircase at the high school, is a very popular skateboarding spot. Pro skater Chris Cole (skateboarder)
Chris Cole (skateboarder)
James Chris Cole is a professional skateboarder. He grew up in Langhorne, Pennsylvania, but now lives in San Marcos, California with his wife and children. His stance is regular....
did his famous tre flip here. Notable alumni include Chris Zwirner
Chris Zwirner
Christopher Zwirner is an American photographer.He came to attention first as one half of the photo partnership Morand + Zwirner...
(photographer).