| Number of Schools Managed |
41 |
7 |
| Number of Students Managed |
32,121 students |
3,960 students |
| District Total Revenue |
$289,428,000 |
$37,604,000 |
| District Expenditure |
$287,421,000 |
$39,520,000 |
| District Revenue / Student |
$9,011 |
$9,496 |
| District Expenditure / Student |
$8,948 |
$9,980 |
| District Graduation Rates |
n/a |
n/a |
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- Washington High School (WHS) is one of the five Fremont, California public high schools, and was established in 1892. It is a part of the Fremont Unified School District.
- History
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The first high school classes in the Washington Township began January 11, 1892 in the Masonic Hall on Peralta Boulevard with 22 Students. The School was named Union High School District 2 and May Burdick became the first graduate in June 1892. In March 1893, the students moved into a new building on Peralta Boulevard that cost $6582.
- In 1914 the school name was changed to Washington High School District and in 1916 five bus routes were started to bring students to school in canvas-sided buses. Publication of the school newspaper, the Hatchet, also began that year when the students decided it "could be used to bring untruth and deceit to an end." In 1923, the first volume of the school yearbook, the Washingtonian, was published by the senior class.
- In 1923, were purchased for $20,000 at the present Fremont Boulevard location. The new classically designed building was dedicated in August, 1924. By 1926, the school enrollment had grown to 300 students and the school was the largest business in Washington Township.
- By 1958, the school had grown to over 2,900 students attending a triple staggered schedule. This was quickly followed by the openings of James Logan High School in Union City in 1959, Newark High School in 1962(which eventually became Newark Memorial High school in 1983 when the two existing high schools, Newark High and Memorial High merged to create Newark Memorial) and Irvington high schools in 1961 to spread the students around. In 1972, earthquake concerns led to the closure of the main building and many students in the northern attendance area began attending the new American High School on October 12, 1972.
- In replacement of the old War memorial stadium which was dedicated to those who served the country during the great World Wars(now known as the freshman field). Construction of a sports stadium was started in the summer of 1972 and on October 12, 1972 it was dedicated as the Tak Fudenna Memorial Stadium in honor of 1939 WHS graduate, Takeo Fudenna, who gave much to the community and the project and who had died the previous August in an accident. The stadium was later remodeled in 2005. The Washington Football team was the first team to play on it (and win) and were also scheduled to play when Tak Fudenna Stadium was remodeled, but due to falling behind on deadlines the team was not able to.
- After the passage of a bond in the early '90s, the main building and gyms were demolished to make way for new construction. Efforts of the Washington High School Alumni Foundation and its many members helped save the original entrance archway of the main building and incorporate into the design of the new building. The new building was dedicated on December 13, 1997 and stands there today.(Accounts of some events taken from Reflections: The Educational History of Fremont, 1983)
- Demographics
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Demographics for the 2003-2004 school year: 20% Latino or Hispanic, 6% African American or Black, 26% Asian American origin, 41% European American (White), 5% Filipino, 1% American Indian or Alaska Native, 1% Pacific Islander and 13% Multiple or No Response.
- Leadership
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Washington High School has one of the most prestigious leadership programs in the Fremont Unified School District. It has earned much respect for its outstanding activities and hard work. The program is run by Helen Paris who also attended Washington and graduated in 1972. Spirit Week at Washington High School is memorable every year. Cheers, foghorns, and class chants are heard from many streets over.
- Speech and Debate
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Washington High School also has a Speech and Debate team which is competitive in tournaments around the area.
- Cross Country
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Washington High School's Cross Country program, led by Coach Bob Raymond, races in North Coast Section (NCS) Division I (in years preceding 2009, the school competed in Division II). The boys have won the Mission Valley Athletic League (MVAL) title in 2006, 2007 and 2008. In 2008 the Boys finished second in NCS D2 and qualified for the state meet. The girls won the MVAL title in 2006.
- Notable alumni and faculty
- Jack Acosta a figure on the Board of Directors of several San Francisco Bay Area companies
- Steve Barnett White Sweater Award (8 Varsity Letters). Nations Top 100 Prep Athletes-1958. University of Oregon Football-Selected as Division 1 "Sophomore Lineman of the Year". Three time "All Coast Selection". Two Time "All-American". Starter on the 1960 Liberty Bowl. Recipientof the "Emerald Trophy" as Oregon's "Outstanding Senior Scholar-Athlete and Citizen". First team Academic All-America senior year. Played East West Shrine Game, Hula Bowl and Coaches All-America Games. NFL second round draft choice, Chicago Bears. Inducted into the University of Oregon Hall of Fame in 2000
- John Doyle (1966- ) Amateur and professional soccer player and coach—USF, 1988 Seoul Olympics, 1990 World Cup, San Jose Clash and Earthquakes
- Dennis Eckersley (1954- ), Class of 1972, Baseball Hall of Famer who played for the Oakland Athletics, and other teams; six-time MLB American League All-Star
- Takeo Fudenna (c.1921-72), Class of 1939, WWII veteran in one of the Nisei units and recipient of the Bronze Star; co-founder of Fudenna Bros., a Fremont development company; namesake of Tak Fudenna Stadium
- Stebler Loze (c.1916-2000) A science and math teacher and adult school and summer school principal at Washington High School
- Natasha Paremski (1987- ), pianist and musical prodigy, graduated by exam in 2002 at age 15; winner of the 2006 Gilmore Young Artist Award
- Dr. Michael Ricupito, a Fremont Orthodontist, who still holds MVAL football passing records, played football at San Jose State, and served as President of the California Association of Orthodontists
- Bill Walsh (1931-2007) Washington High School football coach, 1957-59
- Robin Williams, Class of 1971, award-winning author of dozens of books on Macs, PCs, and graphic design and of Sweet Swan of Avon: Did a Woman Write Shakespeare?, Wilton Circle Press, 2006; she is also the founder of the Santa Fe Mac Users Group.
- John Woodcock (1954-98) an NFL defensive lineman who played with the Lions, and later with the San Diego Chargers.
- Notes
- External links
- Washington High School Web Site
- '04-'05 FUSD Washington High School Accountability Report Card (SARC)(PDF/Adobe Format)
- Washington High School Football
- Washington Huskies Aquatics–swimming and water polo
- Washington High School Alumni, Faculty, Administrative and Custodial Staff, 1892-2000, CAGenWeb Archives, (over 19,000 names)
- Washington High School Alumni Web Site
- Washington High School Class of 1992 website
- Washington High School Class of 1994 website
- Washington High School Class of 2005 website
- Washington High School Class of 2006 website
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