William C. Overfelt High School
William C. Overfelt High School is a public high school in the East San Jose area of San Jose, California. The principal is Vito Chiala. Overfelt opened in 1962, making it the third-oldest school in the East Side Union High School District. Since 2005, most of the classrooms have been replaced or modernized. Overfelt's yearbook, the Citadel, won National Scholastic Press Association Pacemaker awards in 1994, 1998, and 2000.
Notable alumni
- Carol Speed: Actress, best known for her roles in films during the 1970s blaxploitation era.
- Lee Evans: Olympic Gold medal winner.
- Carl Monroe: NFL running back who scored a touchdown for the San Francisco 49ers in Super Bowl XIX.
- Jim Plunkett: NFL quarterback who won two Super Bowls.
- Nora Campos: politician, served on the San Jose City Council and in the California State Assembly.
See also
External links
References
- ^ "William C. Overfelt High". National Center for Education Statistics. Retrieved July 23, 2024.
- ^ John Fensterwald (June 2, 2016). "What's in a name? Everything, at California high school graduation". EdSource.
- ^ "William C. Overfelt High School: School Info". East Side Union High School District. Retrieved May 24, 2017.
- ^ "1994 Yearbook Pacemaker Winners". National Scholastic Press Association. Retrieved 2017-05-24.
- ^ "1998 Yearbook Pacemaker Winners". National Scholastic Press Association. Retrieved 2017-05-24.
- ^ "2000 Yearbook Pacemaker Winners". National Scholastic Press Association. Retrieved 2017-05-24.
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