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Chula Vista High School
Chula Vista High School (CVHS) is a public high school located in Chula Vista, California. Founded in 1947, it is part of Sweetwater Union High School District.

History

Chula Vista High School mascot standing next to Tommy Trojan, mascot of Castle Park High School.

Chula Vista first opened in the summer of 1947, operating out of a temporary campus in Brown Field Municipal Airport with an estimated student enrollment of 650. By 1949, the student body had grown to just over 900 students between grades 10, 11, and 12; a new school at the intersection of Fourth Avenue and K Street was under construction. A 2006 referendum enabled existing facilities on Fourth Street to become more environmentally friendly; a new performing arts center was also built as a result.

In November 2023, San Diego County leaders recently honored the 25 'Most Remarkable Teens,' with Chris Moya from Chula Vista High recognized for LGBTQ+ activism. Chris founded the Genders and Sexualities Club and the Chula Closet Club at their school, creating safe spaces for peers.

In January 2024, Sweetwater Union High School District launched a voter registration campaign targeting high school students. The effort, led by Student Board Representative Izayah Ringfield and Trustee Marti Emerald, this initiative aims to visit all district high schools and adult education centers by May. The campaign offers eligible students the opportunity to register or pre-register to vote, with assistance from the League of Women Voters and the county registrar.

Athletics

The school's athletic teams are nicknamed the Spartans and compete in the Metropolitan Conference.

Programs

School for the Creative and Performing Arts (SCPA)

The SCPA program at CVHS has earned several honors. The music department performs both locally and internationally, with groups like Mariachi Chula Vista receiving special recognition.

Advanced Placement (AP) Program

CVHS offers many AP courses.

AVID (Advancement Via Individual Determination):

A program aimed at helping students get ready for college.

NJROTC (Naval Junior Reserve Officers' Training Corps):

A program that helps students build leadership and responsibility while learning about the Navy.

Performing arts

CVHS has a competitive show choir, "Main Attraction", and previously fielded the all-female group "Dreamgirls". The program also hosts an annual competition, billed the "SoCal Show Choir Invitational".

Notable alumni

Name Grad Class Category Best Known For
Billy Casper 1950 Professional Golfer Golf achievements, U.S. Open winner
Tim Danielson 1966 Athlete American middle-distance runner, Sports Illustrated recognition. Convicted murder
J. Michael Straczynski 1972 Writer/Producer Creator of "Babylon 5" and other iconic works
Robert Alan Lopez 1977 Music American singer-songwriter and musician, better known by his stage name El Vez.
Charisma Carpenter 1988 Actress "Buffy the Vampire Slayer" and "Angel" roles
Donnie Edwards 1991 Football Player NFL career
Grey DeLisle 1991 Voice Actress Voice acting in animated TV series
Mario Lopez 1991 Actor/TV Host "Saved by the Bell," Entertainment hosting
Lee Kohse 1992 Artist Comic book artistry, creator of notable works
Mary Castillo 1992 Author Author of mystery novels
Ty Wigginton 1995 Baseball Player MLB career, All-Star appearance
Walter Emanuel Jones Actor Known best for playing the Black Power Ranger in the original series among other works.
Timothy Muris Unknown Lawyer Chairman of the Federal Trade Commission
Ray Schmautz Unknown Football Player NFL career

References

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  4. ^ "Chula Vista High School's Green Renovation". School Construction News. February 7, 2011. Retrieved October 11, 2020.
  5. ^ Moe, Yvette Urrea; Office, County of San Diego Communications (November 9, 2023). "San Diego's Most Remarkable Teens for 2023 Honored". San Diego County News Center. Retrieved October 5, 2024.
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  7. ^ Fulcher, Albert (November 17, 2023). "Senior a 'Remarkable' teen". www.thestarnews.com. Retrieved October 5, 2024.
  8. ^ Ringfield, Izayah (May 24, 2024). "I'm trying to register young South Bay voters one at a time. Here's how". San Diego Union-Tribune. Retrieved October 5, 2024.
  9. ^ "SUHSD Voter Registration Campaign 2024 – Sweetwater Union High School District". Retrieved October 5, 2024.
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  23. ^ "Donnie Edwards to be Saluted on NFL Honors Show". UCLA Bruins Football. University of California, Los Angeles. January 30, 2020. Retrieved October 11, 2020.
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  27. ^ "National City is Setting of Ghost Tale". The Star News. Retrieved November 19, 2024.
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  31. ^ "Ray Schmautz". Pro Football Archives. Retrieved October 11, 2020.
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