CALIRICAN@VERIZON.NET. I got an education an a masters degree come by to Vally high or your old hood to say high and high five yourself for itStay true.. Just because you're from Santana, it doesnt mean that you have to be a gangster. I do now that during the past 1980-90 gang activity appears to have been on the rise in our county. We are retired Navy and I've been there, done it, seen it. During my years we were known as being tough and hard to beat in sports. Fax: 805-922-8203. The baddies who need to intimidate others into silence about the corruption they practice, predictably hate freedom of speech, and fear this blog. Hi all fellow Valley High alumni. Dude all you people not only make Valley look like a piece of shit but the city of Santa Ana as well. Especially the old days. I knew some of the homies but they all respected me because I was making something of myself. Michaelthanks for all this information. I've been reading the comments from SAVHS alumni on this site and only found one person who graduated with me in 1962. Like I always say, "Puras ruckitas de a quellas, que no." The list of names is also useful for getting together a Santa Ana . I think that is the staff fault because they do not do very much for the students, they only worry about the "excelent students" and the "brilliant ones". There were some fights, but it was a great school to attend. West High Business Office. For inquiries related to Section 504, please contact: Bianca Barquin, Assistant Superintendent, K-12 Teaching and Learning and District Section 504 Coordinator, 1601 E. Chestnut Avenue, Santa Ana, CA 92701, or by phone at (714) 558-5656 or via email at Bianca.Barquin@sausd.us. Tony Espinosas criminal past is exposed and Ester Jones past fraud story is also there, along with comments about district perverts, pedophiles and other disorderly conduct. The school was well-mixed ethnically but everyone got along. Oh yeah the move. He was drum major for the band in 1962 & 63. Oh yeahSanta AnaOne thing that will stick out forever is cruisin down Bristol and eating at good 'ol Me-n-Edsso bomb,,oh yeah..and an all beef burrito from El Tapatia! It is a diverse ethnic and socioeconomic area with approximately 1200 students including some 200 special education students enrolled in neighborhood and District programs. WOW I DID NOT KNOW THAT I HAVE NOT BEEN AROUN FOR A WHILE. Live Match : Saddleback vs. Santa Ana Valley - High School Softball Live StreamWatch Now : www.youtube.com/redirect?event=video_description&q=bit.ly/Softball. The Santa Ana Valley High School Class of 1962 is celebrating our 45th Reunion in August and many friends from the classes of '61 and '63 are also joining us this year. That Espinosa fella, man he sucked at football, they let anyone on the team in those days. I grew up on Lowell St. and went by there and it is in bad shape too. Yeah Juice is my homeboy "Hugo Santana" He is a cool person. You really should have gone to class and left the thug/gang life alone. I was also mixed up with a goofy club called the Burger Boys. Get one-on-one help building your admissions strategy from CollegeAdvisor's team of over 400+ Admissions Experts. We '62 grads started as Sophomores the first year Valley opened, when it was just us and the Juniors, NO SENIORS! He's the current basketball coach at Chapman University.It is rummored that a Valley grad from the '80's taught Michael Jackson some of his signature moves (remember the moon walk?). Not just the Hispanic it includes the Asian gangs, as well as white skinhead gangs have emerged within the county, along with a growing number of more traditional turf-oriented gangs, that is Crips and Blood. Man, we had a blast. I also remember Mr. Vincent trying to help me with my geometry and starting the gymnastics team. There are Reach Higher Wednesdays where our college counselor offers resources and appointments to talk about college and help with applications. I was the kind of person who had friends in a lot of groups. Only a parent or guardian may enroll the child. I remember nothing but good times! The Principal of this new school is a 1966(?) JVD. Santa Ana Valley High School on Teachers.io Teachers Links Files Announcements Santa Ana Valley High School Santa Ana, CA 92704 http://www.sausd.us/valley Report a problem with this school's information. of students and parents agree that students at this school are athletic. I got a lot of flack from the F-Troopers for not being the typical hispanic gang member but never any trouble.I live in San Luis Obispo now and the 23 year old kids are always asking about living in "The OC". i now live in fullerton and when i go visit my friends i sure dont regret getting outta that area. I was reading some of the negitive experiences former students had with violence but I would rather remember the positive things that happen to me. But hard ball is played at all time in life wrong places at the wrong tmes, wrong friends. People are right; times have changed. I am a SAV graduate from the class of 91. Robin Powers Joseph. Anyways, the area around valley is prety calm now. I remember seeing him on the floor mumbling and spitting out blood from his mouth. LIVED IN SANTA ANA 4 29 YRS. Maybe you went to the wrong places if you saw all those negative things.I remb alot of great parties and great sports. I graduated in the class of 66. For inquiries about District policies and procedures related to student-to-student, student-to-staff and staff-to student harassment/discrimination, including how to file a harassment/discrimination complaint contact: Jennifer A. Flores, Associate Superintendent, Human Resources, UCP and Title IX Coordinator, 1601 E. Chestnut Avenue, Santa Ana, CA 92701, or by phone at (714) 558-5860 or via email at compliance.officer@sausd.us. Valley High School / Overview Valley High School District Home Our Schools Translate Language User Options Preparing All Students for Success in College and Career Loading Loading Loading Ethnic Studies Conference @ Valley In April, Valley hosted the SAUSD Ethnic Studies conference to promote awareness of Ethnic Studies. Wendy Robinson - Assistant Principal. of students and parents agree that the teachers genuinely care about the students. I happen to be one of the founding members of the "Crack Club" and I also was on the track team (pole vault). (SANTANA)MR SLICK BSR13. Thanks for this blogger and a walk down memory lane.Ruth, rvx10@aol.com, People actually liked this school? Futi the Hamo, I know all of your shout-outs and probably you too.3. Location. Find and click on your name. (I hope he knows that). It ranks 2020 out of 2666 schools in the state of CA, with enrollment of 0 students. Live Stream LIVE: Saddleback vs. Santa Ana Valley - High School BaseballWATCH LIVE HERE FULL GAMES https://www.youtube.com/redirect?event=video_description. Did your dreams come true? Pewey and the Dukes. Really fun times. Schools that create a positive culture help all students thrive. Was in band, it was the best times of my life. Hi Steve,I went to Valley High from 89-91 but had to move in the middle of my junior year. I was Sharon Thacker back then and have a twin named Carol. Did you have a gf then?? Are they real deep? So everyone out there, please remember that one person can make a difference and please give back to the community. Knew a lot of people at Valley and still keep in touch w/ a few. Funny thingI still keep in touch with my 1st grade teacher from Diamondshe was my teacher in 77-78!Would love to touch base with any other VHS alums from '90 (or the shoulder years '89 or '91).victorVHS1990@yahoo.com, Hi Steve,I graduated in 1993 and I loved it! I think he had 12-18 Cover Photos for Sports Illustrated. I was also in the so called "in crowd" and did see my share of fights, but it was not that bad. At the end of the year Mr. Hawn handed me two tardy cards (one completely full and one half way) he never turned them in! I'll tell ya this and its the downright truth. Susan Hatfield was the real McCoy!Godinez. I had good but also bad times at VHS the football games were the best i'll never forget those. just like a minute or 2 aways from there. I hope that you've moved on from your bad experience. All they did was pull some unbelievable pranks, like hauling up some lunch benches up on to the roof of the Auditorium.Watch out for Spirit Week! OBIOUSLY THERE SOME THING CALLED MONEY $ YOU DO KNOW WHAT THAT IS QUE NO. i lived right by it. Valley High School is one of thirteen four-year comprehensive high schools in the Albuquerque Public School System and has served the students of the North Valley for over 50 years. Fred Lammers, the swim/waterpolo coach, is putting together an alumni associaton. I think I'll visit mom this weekend and take a drive by all the old stomping grounds. The SMJUHSD does not discriminate in any employment practice, education program, or educational activity on the basis and/or association with a person or group with one or more of these actual or perceived characteristics of age, ancestry, color, disability, ethnicity, ethnic group identifications, gender, gender identity, gender expression, genetic information, marital, family or parental status, medical condition, military or veteran status, nationality, national origin, immigration status, political affiliation, pregnancy and related conditions, race, religion, retaliation, sex (including sexual harassment), sexual orientation, or any other basis prohibited by California state and federal nondiscrimination laws respectively. We do what we choose to do.Some have chosen to be the best.I would encourage any reader to do do two things:1. This measures overall student performance on state-required tests. (Remember: high graduation rates don't mean much if students are graduating without the coursework and test scores they need to succeed.). I wish that if any one has recordings of those days in choir or chambers singers, that I could get a copy. From 1987-1991 SAV was home to all the original rappers to ever come out of the city Santana. )And oh, Steve, what a trip finding this blog. As for me it was great. We are committed to providing a website that is accessible to the widest possible audience, regardless of technology or ability. Mostly, we got along. Living in Oregon now and greatly miss those days. Hi SteveI graduated from SAV in 1974. The eskimo was the bomb, especially their fries. I have nothing but fond memories. The times at Mrs. Conners Class are unforgetable and also having lunch at Valley Villa. The Panthers started the Free Breakfast for school children, in 1969 they fed over 10,000 children everyday. SAVHS sport teams were great back in the 60s and were doing well in 2003, there were a lot of supporters at all the games I attended! For information regarding LEA accreditation, please visit the US Department of Educations Valley is packed and will be moving back in the next few days. Remember the famous feud between the Hatfields and the McCoy's? Times were good. YeahSanta Ana High is the craziest school out there. Oxford Academy vs. Santa Ana Valley California High School Volleyball GamePat. If not, no worries.Valley is a great school. by Irvine Varsity Boys Soccer Watch Later Santa Ana Valley High School Downey High School on demand Nov 30, 2022 7:30 PM PST Downey, CA Pub. Through the years I have misplaced my year books. The school at that time was not ruined by drugs and gangs. Northern California is nice but nothing beats good 'ol Orange County. Valley High and the city is a rough place and a not so good rep. Every Class has something to remember; every group of students thought they ruled the place just because they ruled the place where they ate lunch; behind the wall(the wall behind ceramics). 1430 N Street Those were the days,girls, cars, and nothing but time. SAUSD District Level Parent Engagement Policy, AB 469 Reminder: SAUSD Seniors Required to Submit Financial Aid Applications by March 2, 2023, Falcon Club Virtual Academic and Enrichment Activities, Rental Assistance and Eviction Prevention, Teacher Directions & Support Staff Messages to Students During School Closure March-April 2020, MacArthur Fundamental Intermediate School, Po Pico Spanish Dual Language Immersion Academy, 2021-24 Adopted Local Control and Accountability Plan (LCAP), Blackboard Web Community Manager Privacy Policy (Updated). Class of '64 here. Our academies have gained so much success that the students who go to fundamental schools are the ones trying to enroll in our classes. I went to school in Fresno for the remainder of those months, but came back to Valley for the ceremony, I actually go 2 high school diplomas, hehe. What you should consider when choosing a high school, 9 probing questions for a high school tour, You should care (a lot) about a school's curriculum, schools approach to at-risk students affects your child. You really are giving people the wrong perception about the school.I am a proud graduate!!! The violence at Godinez in minor. Which led to me getting the starring roll in the christmas play and all the football players clowning me while I was on stage. Santa Ana Valley High School Irvine High School on demand Dec 08, 2022 2:30 PM PST Irvine, CA Pub. The '80's. Life as we knew it. I'm so sorry I left out the white boys, you guys know you were all like family. I STARTED VALLEY RIGHT WEN THEY STARTED THAT BLOCK SCHEDULE. Hi I am a current student at Valley High School and I think that this school is very rough. ANONYMOUS SAIDI GRADUATED IN 68' AND JUST LOVED IT. So many great momories and more to come when I come back. I am not sure if you are talking about the same SAV from the 80's.. Hello Valley Falcons,I attended Valley from 72-76. Does that still exist? Please contact your school district to verify school assignment for your child. Albuquerque Public Schools How about you? The Mike Tyson eating ear shot, VJ. Remember Bristol st. Cruising that was the shit. That is what we all have done is some way or another.Some updaates:Yes, for the lady who did not know that Santa Ana Valley existed. High school was one of the best things that happened in my life. It is the only program of its kind. Both started out as party crew but now gangs some other gangs died out such as DOGTOWN, GOLDEN WEST STR, CUBBON STR, LIL BROOK STR, LIL MAFIA and many others. Gilbert Abarca. Miss Valley high and the esquimo. Discover the schools, companies, and neighborhoods that are right for you. With some help it can. So, for all the people who thought that Valley was violent, maybe it was only because you might of gotten trampled by a pop locking crew at a talent show or dance. I heard him say so while I was sitting in the audience at the Monterey Jazz Festival. We had (mostly) great teachers, a good range of activities--including Kangaroo Court, which was fun except that I was once hauled up for not wearing blue on "You gotta wear blue" day. Hello from class of '68I enjoyed reading all the posts, especially from the "older" ones. I graduated in 2000, sometimes I wish I was still in school, there are many things we take for granted and school is one of them. barnesje@chambersk12.org. JOIN HERE Find and click on your name. I don't remember any of the negative things I've read here, our memories are great, it was a good time and place to grow up.Lynda from the Class of 1962! Students will experience all of this at Valley in addition to everything a comprehensive high school has to offer including athletics, clubs, and community. I don't know if anyone remembers them but we did crazy things around the school. 1998-2023 GreatSchools.org All Rights Reserved. Hey Valley High,I graduated in 1994. I remember fights but not too many and fewer at school. Visit Valley, and2. All schools have their lil wannabes and stuff. So sorry to hear that your times at Valley we're so rough Steve who??? 1967 thanks to Bobby Carroll and other teammates the CIF football team came in 1st place. "If it was an accident, she understands things happen, but she doesn't like how no one's telling her anything, no one's giving her answers, no one's giving her the what happened.". Mr. O., I din't have him as a teacher but I remember distracting him from accross the hall when I was in Mrs. O's class!Mrs. It was signed by a bunch of old classmates i knew, like cheryl lavanos and alot more, it just shows we live in a very small world. Too much lead flying around. Remember the band, 'Sexual Chocolate'? What are your favorite school events or traditions? Next time I'm in town on business, am I going to miss it if I turn left off Edinger onto S. Greenville? Accreditation and Quality Assurance I went to Diamond Elementary then to Carr (formerly Smedley) then VHS. Hi,My brother/sisters and I all attended VHS in the early 80's and we all had our share of good and bad memeories. Robbie Boyd almost returned an interception back for a touchdown in the Rose Bowl. web page. I was supposed to attend Saddleback high, I was there for about 2 months my freshman year and could not handle the 'fakeness' of the students so I transferred to Valley where I thought the 'real' people went. Hi Kavyn, yes I remember you. Also why were you the punter, I never seen anyone kick punts backwards. Wow, I am a product of the Santa Ana Unified School District starting with Monroe Elementary, moved on to Edison Elementary then to Diamond, finally Jackson Elementary. SERRANO'S BURRITOS WERE ALSO THE SHIT. The total minority enrollment is 100%, and VHS had the best football team in the county for a number of years. from class of 66 (Rose Tapp) I just can't imagine attending any other school than Santa Ana Valley High!! I was in class of 1991. I remember the OCTM girls,smiles, shy girl, babyface,yolanda,Brenda ,all the girls and guys,gizmo"my man",minor,whisper, chivoand everyone else I forgot to mention would kick at tony's all the time and at the laundrymats.They use to tag the laundrymats everyday.I went the other day and the tagging is still there. It's in South Side terretory. It pretty much stays at the top of the menu. 1801 S. Greenville St., Santa Ana, California| (714) 241-6410. And with all due respect for older and younger Falcons, Class '95 will forever rule, so there.Who doesnt remember those early swimming laps or those 14-mile runs beside Santa Ana River channel along with your buddies and couches??? The rankings between schools should not be looked at when making a choice on what school to attend. National Percentile on College-level Exams. We were mixed in color. The kangaroo court incident happend before I got there, if it actually did. Haga clic aqu para los prximos eventos. I graduated from Saddleback in '81. LOL @ this blog..mani am 1 of the 7 siblings that went to Valley..class of 89, 92, me "95"..and so on. I graduated from SAV 2004, how times have changed. In 1979 we went on a Music tour to northern California. I guess things have changed alot since then, but I have great memories of Valley in the mid 6o's I would love to hear from anyone who went to Valley back then my email address is lesharona@juno.com. I stood out a little as I was one of the few white kids. However, the violence was NOT an everyday occurrence. Valley High School has come a long way from their past reputation as the worst school in the district. Well my last day at VHS i will never forget getting out of six period the fire alarm went of, well someone set a trash can on fire at the boys bathrooms, the whole building seemed like it was gonna go up in smoke luckily it didnt. But of course it wasn't the same, and neither was I, and I drove away, and for reasons of real and psychological distance, that will be it for me and Valley. It has 2,241 students in grades 9th through 12th. Fax (334) 756-9602. The SMJUHSD does not discriminate in any employment practice, education program, or educational activity on the basis and/or association with a person or group with one or more of these actual or perceived characteristics of age, ancestry, color, disability, ethnicity, ethnic group identifications, gender, gender identity, gender expression, genetic information, marital, family or parental status, medical condition, military or veteran status, nationality, national origin, immigration status, political affiliation, pregnancy and related conditions, race, religion, retaliation, sex (including sexual harassment), sexual orientation, or any other basis prohibited by California state and federal nondiscrimination laws respectively. They blindfolded him, and told him that they would be bringing a mystery girl out, and that he would have to kiss her. My teachers Mr. Murphy who made sure we were paying attention all the time, Mr. Obierruter a.k.a Obie, he was the best, I will never forget all those wonderfull yet troubleing moments at VHS, wishing the best of luck for 'CLASS OF 2007 you guy 'ROCK'. Phone: 714-241-6592 Email: info@highschoolinc.org Valley High School partners with our SAUSD Career and Technical Education Department and the non-profit organization, High School Inc. to provide opportunities including work-based learning, industry certification, mentorships, internships, competitions, and much more. I think Valley helped me be the person I am today. I last visited this site over a year ago, I originally posted 03/06/06. He grabbed her by the arms and laid a full-on open-mouth tongue-tickling kiss. There was no violence that I recall. Several of our members have sisters or brothers or spouses from other Valley classes. hey valley is preety cool i remember when my brother would go there 2 years before and i would wish i was in high school already .i started in jackson then got transfered to jhon adamsthen i went to mc fadden that was the crazy day's .as i went to valley i remember my freshmen year there were alot of gangsters posted up behind the little ass tree next to the gym i guess they thought that was the hidding place which everyone can see them either way and as the years roled by there were less gangsters eiter they were locked up ,dead,or somewhere out there looking for a life .and we would kick it in front of the gym alsoi knew everyone from the gangsters to the punkers to the ballers .i just knew everyone.but yeah i miss the good old day's with my girlsshorty,lady bones,claudia,aracely,anabell,jasminliz,yvette,diana,..but now they all go to loren griset academy(mountain view)now its not the same with the new school and all u cant kick it after school like the old valley when no one wanted to go to school but as soon as school was over everyone kicked it in front of the jim till we got kicked out ..now no one kicks it as soon as the bell rings everyone goes there own seperate ways now i kick it with.lorena ,biggs,carol,,penut,and also i met the love of my life you guys probably know him Hercules. i miss the crazy ass figts back then now they are just lame well except for that day that there was like 7 fights in one day that day was funnywell yeah i think i wrote to much..that is my story Valley High School, I have many great memories from that school. I have wonderful memories of Valley. Pete. The Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) or California Dream Act Application (CADAA) determines a students eligibility for financial aid to assist with a students attendance at a college or career school. Ruth, rvx10@aol.com, Steve,I just wanted to share a story with you. It is also very interesting to read the posts (in spite of their occasional disturbingly illiterate structure, tone, and facility with our precious language) and realize how little ever changes All of a sudden I am back at those seemingly neverending football practices at Smedley and Valley smelling that disgusting, strangling dairy across the street in the stifling September smog.Cool. do you remember her. We hung out with Judy Winterborn, Rose Tapp, Jennifer Storeim,Chuck Varela, Darlene Forkey, Linda Schank, Randy Krug to name a few. Think of it as as the virtual version of 8-3. many of the SouthSiders are locked up after terrorizing the area for many years.

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