Buena Park High School
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Buena Park High School is a high school
located at 8833 Academy Drive in Buena Park
, Orange County, California
, USA.
. The school was made possible by a bond issue voted by citizens in the FJUHSD to serve students in Buena Park
, La Palma
, and west Fullerton
.
Under the leadership of its first principal, Richard Spaulding, the enrollment increased to 2,200. Dr. John Machisic succeeded Spaulding in 1974, and served in that capacity until 1975. The BPHS student body recognized Richard Spaulding for his many years of service as principal by re-naming the football stadium in his honor. Dr. Jack Holm followed Dr. Machisic for the next seven years until 1983, when Jim Bremer, a BPHS graduate (1960) began his tenure at Buena Park. Dr. George Giokaris assumed the responsibilities of principal from 1987 to 1989; Christine Hoffman served from 1989–1992; and Tom Triggs served from 1992–1998. Dr. Michael Conroy served from 1998–2001. Maggie Buchan served from 2001–2006. Dr. Benjamin Wolf is the current principal and joined BPHS in 2006.
Since 1967, Buena Park High School has undergone the accreditation process eight times. Most recently, the school went through the process in 2004-2005. Under the supervision of the Western Association of Schools and colleges, an intensive review was completed of every facet of the school's operation. A full six-year accreditation was awarded to Buena Park High School which certifies to all other educational institutions that the high school meets all standards set for high quality schools and that credits and grades earned by its graduates are based on quality criteria.
Buena Park High School enjoys high status in academics, athletics and the performing arts. High performance standards in the classroom, in competitive sports, and in artistic productions have earned an outstanding reputation.
s, and are members of the CIF Southern Section
. They compete in the Freeway League against the other five high schools in the district.
The 2001 football team made it to the CIF Championship game and lost to Brea Olinda.
In addition, The 2008 water polo team placed second in the freeway league and advanced to the CIF quarter finals.
The 2009 Girls' Varsity Tennis team advanced to CIF for the first time in BPHS history.The Cross Country team also advanced to CIF for the first time in almost 20 years under the leadership of Barry Miglorini. The Cross Country team swept the freeway league titles for the Frosh off and JV levels, varsity came in second losing to Troy High School.
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....
located at 8833 Academy Drive in Buena Park
Buena Park, California
Buena Park is a city in northwestern Orange County, California. As of Census 2010 the population was 80,530. The city is adjacent to the city of Anaheim and is 12 miles northwest of downtown Santa Ana. The Current OMB metropolitan designation for Buena Park and the Orange County Area is "Santa...
, Orange County, California
Orange County, California
Orange County is a county in the U.S. state of California. Its county seat is Santa Ana. As of the 2010 census, its population was 3,010,232, up from 2,846,293 at the 2000 census, making it the third most populous county in California, behind Los Angeles County and San Diego County...
, USA.
History
Buena Park High School opened its doors with 508 students on September 11, 1956, as the third school in the Fullerton Joint Union High School DistrictFullerton Joint Union High School District
Fullerton Joint Union High School District , founded in 1893 is a school district in Orange County, California that serves a fifty-square-mile area which includes the cities of Fullerton, La Habra and Buena Park...
. The school was made possible by a bond issue voted by citizens in the FJUHSD to serve students in Buena Park
Buena Park, California
Buena Park is a city in northwestern Orange County, California. As of Census 2010 the population was 80,530. The city is adjacent to the city of Anaheim and is 12 miles northwest of downtown Santa Ana. The Current OMB metropolitan designation for Buena Park and the Orange County Area is "Santa...
, La Palma
La Palma, California
La Palma is a city located in northern Orange County, California. Incorporated on October 26, 1955, the population was 15,408 at the 2000 census...
, and west Fullerton
Fullerton, California
Fullerton is a city located in northern Orange County, California. As of the 2010 census, the city had a total population of 135,161.It was founded in 1887 by George and Edward Amerige and named for George H. Fullerton, who secured the land on behalf of the Atchison, Topeka and Santa Fe Railway...
.
Under the leadership of its first principal, Richard Spaulding, the enrollment increased to 2,200. Dr. John Machisic succeeded Spaulding in 1974, and served in that capacity until 1975. The BPHS student body recognized Richard Spaulding for his many years of service as principal by re-naming the football stadium in his honor. Dr. Jack Holm followed Dr. Machisic for the next seven years until 1983, when Jim Bremer, a BPHS graduate (1960) began his tenure at Buena Park. Dr. George Giokaris assumed the responsibilities of principal from 1987 to 1989; Christine Hoffman served from 1989–1992; and Tom Triggs served from 1992–1998. Dr. Michael Conroy served from 1998–2001. Maggie Buchan served from 2001–2006. Dr. Benjamin Wolf is the current principal and joined BPHS in 2006.
Since 1967, Buena Park High School has undergone the accreditation process eight times. Most recently, the school went through the process in 2004-2005. Under the supervision of the Western Association of Schools and colleges, an intensive review was completed of every facet of the school's operation. A full six-year accreditation was awarded to Buena Park High School which certifies to all other educational institutions that the high school meets all standards set for high quality schools and that credits and grades earned by its graduates are based on quality criteria.
Buena Park High School enjoys high status in academics, athletics and the performing arts. High performance standards in the classroom, in competitive sports, and in artistic productions have earned an outstanding reputation.
Athletics
Buena Park's sports teams are known as the CoyoteCoyote
The coyote , also known as the American jackal or the prairie wolf, is a species of canine found throughout North and Central America, ranging from Panama in the south, north through Mexico, the United States and Canada...
s, and are members of the CIF Southern Section
CIF Southern Section
C.I.F. Southern Section is the largest of the ten sections that comprise the California Interscholastic Federation . Its membership includes most public and private high schools in Orange, Los Angeles, Riverside, San Bernardino, Ventura, Santa Barbara, San Luis Obispo, Mono and Inyo counties, as...
. They compete in the Freeway League against the other five high schools in the district.
The 2001 football team made it to the CIF Championship game and lost to Brea Olinda.
In addition, The 2008 water polo team placed second in the freeway league and advanced to the CIF quarter finals.
The 2009 Girls' Varsity Tennis team advanced to CIF for the first time in BPHS history.The Cross Country team also advanced to CIF for the first time in almost 20 years under the leadership of Barry Miglorini. The Cross Country team swept the freeway league titles for the Frosh off and JV levels, varsity came in second losing to Troy High School.
Famous alumni
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- Actor, producer, writer, martial artist, guitarist, and deputy sheriff http://www.famous-alumni.com/buena_park_buena_park_ca.html - Zachary ZornZachary ZornZachary Zorn is a former swimmer from the United States, who won the 4×100 m freestyle relay at the 1968 Summer Olympics. He won gold along with other swimmers such as Mark Spitz. As a youth Zachary Zorn was the world's fastest boy over 50-metres.-References:* , from...
- Freestyle swimming world record holder and Olympic gold medalist (1968) - K. W. JeterK. W. JeterKevin Wayne Jeter is an American science fiction and horror author known for his literary writing style, dark themes, and paranoid, unsympathetic characters...
- Author - Harry AndersonHarry AndersonHarry Laverne Anderson is an American actor and magician.-Early life:Born in Newport, Rhode Island, Anderson was a street magician before becoming an actor.-Career:...
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External links
- Buena Park High School official site