Edison High School is a secondary school

Secondary school

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 located in Huntington Beach, California

Huntington Beach, California

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 which first began operation in 1969. It is a part of the Huntington Beach Union High School District

Huntington Beach Union High School District

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History

The school was built on land donated by Southern California Edison

Southern California Edison

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, whence its name is derived. There is a rivalry between Edison and Fountain Valley High School

Fountain Valley High School

Fountain Valley High School is a public high school located in Fountain Valley, California. It was established in 1966 and is a part of the Huntington Beach Union High School District...

 During football season, there is a game yearly, known as "The Battle of the Bell" in whichever school who wins, takes the bell home.

Notable alumni

• Joy Fawcett, U.S. Women's Soccer Team
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   member and Olympic
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   gold medalist
• Donnie Hill
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  , Major League Baseball
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   player
• Jeff Kent
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  , Retired Major League Baseball player, 2000 National League MVP
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• Scott Weiland
  Scott Weiland
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  , Vocalist for Stone Temple Pilots
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   and Velvet Revolver
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• Yevgeni Starikov
  Yevgeni Starikov
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  , professional football (soccer) player, member of the US national team

External links

• http://www.edisonchargers.com