Canoga Park High School
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| Canoga Park High School | |
| Location | |
|---|---|
| Canoga Park, California |
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| Information | |
| Principal | Pam Hamashita |
| Type | Public |
| Campus | Country |
| Motto | "Be Strong" |
| Color(s) | hunter green, White |
| Established | 1914 |
| Homepage | Official website |
Canoga Park High School is a public school located in Canoga Park in the San Fernando Valley of Los Angeles, California, USA, within the Los Angeles Unified School District. It is located right across the street from the Topanga Plaza shopping center. The Los Angeles River's formal starting point is on the east side of the campus behind the stadium.
The school opened October 4, 1914, as Owensmouth High School, making it the oldest high school in the west San Fernando Valley. The school's name was changed in 1931, after the community of Owensmouth changed its name to Canoga Park. Among the school's features are a Coast Redwood Grove planted in 1936 just north of the football field.
The school has an agriculture/environmental/veterinary science magnet program, which was established in 1996. It also has a one and a half acre farm at the school, which commonly houses sheep, pigs, goats, rabbits, and cattle. Canoga Park High School also has an active chapter of the National FFA Organization (more commonly known as FFA).
The school colors are green and white and the teams are called the Hunters.
The school serves several areas, including Canoga Park and portions of Winnetka and West Hills.
[edit] Famous Alumni
- Bryan Cranston, television actor who plays Hal on the sitcom Malcolm in the Middle
- Biff Pocoroba, former major league catcher for the Braves in the 1970s
- Kevin Scullin, former disc jockey; stage, film, tv actor ("Law & Order")
- Kurtwood Smith, television and film actor (That '70s Show)
- Dave Davis, Class of S '56, World Record Holder in 1956 for High School Shot-Put, USC Track team 1957-60 (world Class Shot-putter)
- Keith Jardine, fighter in Ultimate Fighting Championship
[edit] Sports
CIF City Soccer Champions in 2004 with a record of 19-1-1. Canoga Park 1 Jordan 0 FINAL First recorded soccer championship ever in school history.
CIF City Soccer Finalists in 2006 with a record 23-1-0. Canoga Park 2 Birmigham 4 FINAL
Canoga Park High School soccer team won the West Coast High School Classic in 2006. Canoga Park 3 Loyola 0
CIF City Soccer CHAMPIONS on March 03, 2007 with a record of 24-0-1. Canoga Park 3 San Fernando 1 FINAL 2nd Championship in school history. Coach Jake Gwin has made 3 appearances in Championship game in the last 4 years. Nationally ranked #1 Coach Jake Gwin was selected by California Coaches Association as the 2007 Coach of the Year.
Football- Los Angeles City Champions 1968, 1981
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