San Rafael High School
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San Rafael High School is a coeducational public secondary school
located at 185 Mission Avenue in San Rafael
, California
, United States
.
The school is part of the San Rafael City Schools
school district
. Its official mascot is the Bulldog
, however its athletic teams have been known casually as the Dawgs since the mid 1980s.
The school is located on a 33 acres (133,546.4 m²) campus in central San Rafael.
The school is often cited as the origin (1975) of the time and codeword 420 in drug culture; originally "420" served as a code word for "The Waldos", a group of marijuana
users who would meet in front of a statue of Louis Pasteur
at 4:20 P. M. to smoke marijuana, both near the statue and at other clandestine locations on campus grounds. The "420" moniker was in widespread use on campus during the '74 through '76 timeframe by the school stoner community. As the usage spread, the original connotations of the word "420" faded away.
San Rafael High School served as the setting for the video of the 1984 power ballad "Sister Christian
" by Night Ranger
.
KSRH
is the school's radio station, which is completely operated by students. The station broadcasts with 10 watts of power on 88.1 FM and 107.3 Cable FM. The station takes requests during school hours at (415) 457-KSRH.
Facilities at the school were upgraded with funds from bond measures passed in 1999 and 2002.
Beginning with the 2001-02 school year, San Rafael High School moved to an A/B rotating block schedule.
In 2006, the school scored 680 on the Academic Performance Index (API), the California Department of Education’s program for measuring school accountability. It also passed all Adequate Yearly Performance (AYP) criteria required by the federal No Child Left Behind (NCLB) Act
of 2001.
In September, 2008, the school served as a primary location for the independent feature film, The Prankster. School was in session while filming took place and some students and teachers had background roles in the movie. The former principal, Judy Colton, had a small speaking part with Kurt Fuller
, who played Dean Pecarino in the film.
Professional football
Television and movies
Miscellaneous
Secondary school
Secondary school is a term used to describe an educational institution where the final stage of schooling, known as secondary education and usually compulsory up to a specified age, takes place...
located at 185 Mission Avenue in San Rafael
San Rafael, California
San Rafael is a city and the county seat of Marin County, California, United States. The city is located in the North Bay region of the San Francisco Bay Area...
, California
California
California is a state located on the West Coast of the United States. It is by far the most populous U.S. state, and the third-largest by land area...
, United States
United States
The United States of America is a federal constitutional republic comprising fifty states and a federal district...
.
The school is part of the San Rafael City Schools
San Rafael City Schools
San Rafael City Schools is a school district headquartered in San Rafael, California, United States.The district, according to the San Rafael city charter, is composed of two separate boundaries: the San Rafael Elementary School District and the San Rafael High School District , which are governed...
school district
School district
School districts are a form of special-purpose district which serves to operate the local public primary and secondary schools.-United States:...
. Its official mascot is the Bulldog
Bulldog
Bulldog is the name for a breed of dog commonly referred to as the English Bulldog. Other Bulldog breeds include the American Bulldog, Olde English Bulldogge and the French Bulldog. The Bulldog is a muscular heavy dog with a wrinkled face and a distinctive pushed-in nose...
, however its athletic teams have been known casually as the Dawgs since the mid 1980s.
The school is located on a 33 acres (133,546.4 m²) campus in central San Rafael.
History
San Rafael High School opened in 1888. The school's current campus opened in 1924.Cannabis (drug)
Cannabis, also known as marijuana among many other names, refers to any number of preparations of the Cannabis plant intended for use as a psychoactive drug or for medicinal purposes. The English term marijuana comes from the Mexican Spanish word marihuana...
users who would meet in front of a statue of Louis Pasteur
Louis Pasteur
Louis Pasteur was a French chemist and microbiologist born in Dole. He is remembered for his remarkable breakthroughs in the causes and preventions of diseases. His discoveries reduced mortality from puerperal fever, and he created the first vaccine for rabies and anthrax. His experiments...
at 4:20 P. M. to smoke marijuana, both near the statue and at other clandestine locations on campus grounds. The "420" moniker was in widespread use on campus during the '74 through '76 timeframe by the school stoner community. As the usage spread, the original connotations of the word "420" faded away.
San Rafael High School served as the setting for the video of the 1984 power ballad "Sister Christian
Sister Christian
"Sister Christian" is a power ballad by the hard rock band Night Ranger, which was the second single released on their album Midnight Madness. It was ranked number 32 on VH1's 100 Greatest Songs of the 1980s. To this day, it is one of the most popular first dance songs at weddings.-Origin and...
" by Night Ranger
Night Ranger
Night Ranger is an American rock band from San Francisco that gained popularity during the 1980s with a series of albums and singles. The band's first five albums sold more than 10 million copies worldwide...
.
KSRH
KSRH
KSRH ' is a low power non-commercial radio station in San Rafael, CA, broadcasting on 88.1 FM. The station is owned and operated by San Rafael High School, and is operated by high school students...
is the school's radio station, which is completely operated by students. The station broadcasts with 10 watts of power on 88.1 FM and 107.3 Cable FM. The station takes requests during school hours at (415) 457-KSRH.
Facilities at the school were upgraded with funds from bond measures passed in 1999 and 2002.
Beginning with the 2001-02 school year, San Rafael High School moved to an A/B rotating block schedule.
In 2006, the school scored 680 on the Academic Performance Index (API), the California Department of Education’s program for measuring school accountability. It also passed all Adequate Yearly Performance (AYP) criteria required by the federal No Child Left Behind (NCLB) Act
No Child Left Behind Act
The No Child Left Behind Act of 2001 is a United States Act of Congress concerning the education of children in public schools.NCLB was originally proposed by the administration of George W. Bush immediately after he took office...
of 2001.
In September, 2008, the school served as a primary location for the independent feature film, The Prankster. School was in session while filming took place and some students and teachers had background roles in the movie. The former principal, Judy Colton, had a small speaking part with Kurt Fuller
Kurt Fuller
Kurt Fuller is an American character actor. He has appeared in a number of television, film, and stage projects. He graduated from Lincoln High School in Stockton, California in 1971.-Career:...
, who played Dean Pecarino in the film.
Notable alumni
Professional baseball- Jerry GoffJerry GoffJerry Leroy Goff was a Major League Baseball player. Primarily a catcher, Goff was 6'3" tall and weighed 207 pounds...
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'98 Pitcher MLB San Francisco GiantsSan Francisco GiantsThe San Francisco Giants are a Major League Baseball team based in San Francisco, California, playing in the National League West Division.... - Will VenableWill VenableWilliam Dion Venable is a Major League baseball right fielder for the San Diego Padres. In the 2005 Major League Baseball Draft, he was selected by the Padres in the seventh round. Venable made his Major League debut on August 29, , against the Colorado Rockies...
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Professional football
- Ron SnidowRon SnidowRonald Wayne Snidow was a former American football defensive tackle in the National Football League for the Washington Redskins and the Cleveland Browns. He attended San Rafael High School in California. He played college football at the University of Oregon. The Washington Redskins drafted...
'59 Defensive tackle NFL Washington RedskinsWashington RedskinsThe Washington Redskins are a professional American football team and members of the East Division of the National Football Conference in the National Football League . The team plays at FedExField in Landover, Maryland, while its headquarters and training facility are at Redskin Park in Ashburn,...
, Cleveland BrownsCleveland BrownsThe Cleveland Browns are a professional football team based in Cleveland, Ohio. They are currently members of the North Division of the American Football Conference in the National Football League... - Natu TuatagaloaNatu TuatagaloaNatu Tuatagaloa Natu Tuatagaloa Natu Tuatagaloa (born May 25, 1966 in San Francisco is a former professional football player in the American NFL. He played for the 1995 Houston Oilers, 1992-'93 Seattle Seahawks, and 1989-91 Cincinnati Bengals. His parents, Gage & Ria Tuatagaloa, are both first...
'84 Defensive end NFL Seattle SeahawksSeattle SeahawksThe Seattle Seahawks are a professional American football team based in Seattle, Washington. They are currently members of the Western Division of the National Football Conference in the National Football League . The team joined the NFL in 1976 as an expansion team...
, Cincinnati BengalsCincinnati BengalsThe Cincinnati Bengals are a professional football team based in Cincinnati, Ohio. They are members of the AFC's North Division in the National Football League . The Bengals began play in 1968 as an expansion team in the American Football League , and joined the NFL in 1970 in the AFL-NFL...
, Houston Oilers; elected to the San Rafael City Schools Board of Education in 2001
Television and movies
- Byron StewartByron StewartByron Stewart is an American actor best known for his portrayal of Warren Coolidge in the Bruce Paltrow-directed television series The White Shadow and the television medical drama St...
'74 Warren Coolidge on the CBS television series The White ShadowThe White ShadowThe White Shadow is an American drama television series that ran on the CBS network from November 27, 1978, to March 16, 1981.-Overview:...
. - Phillip R. FordPhillip R. FordPhillip Raymond Ford is a stage and film producer, director and entertainer who served most of the 1980s as "honorary straight man" in the legendary San Francisco drag troupe Sluts A-Go-Go...
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.
Miscellaneous
- Harold HaleyHarold HaleyHarold Joseph Haley was a Superior Court judge in Marin County, California. He was taken hostage in his courtroom, along with several others, during the course of a trial, and killed during the attempted escape of his captors with their hostages.-Background:Harold Haley, the only son of Mr. and...
'22 former Marin County Superior Court Judge - Nikki TylerNikki TylerNikki Tyler is a former pornographic actress best known for her work in the 1990s. She became Penthouse magazine's Pet of the Month in December 1995.-External links:*...
'90 Adult film actress - Steve Detwiler '06 Outfielder Fresno State UniversityCalifornia State University, FresnoCalifornia State University, Fresno, often referred to as Fresno State University and synonymously known in athletics as Fresno State , is one of the leading campuses of the California State University system, located at the northeast edge of Fresno, California, USA.The campus sits at the foot of...
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; College World SeriesCollege World SeriesThe College World Series or CWS is an annual baseball tournament held in Omaha, Nebraska that is the culmination of the NCAA Division I Baseball Championship, which determines the NCAA Division I college baseball champion. The eight teams are split into two, four-team, double-elimination brackets,...
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