- Hayward High School (HHS) is located in Hayward, California and is one of four high schools that serve the city. It is one of the oldest high schools in Northern California. The official mascot for HHS is the "Farmer" which dates back to Hayward's agricultural roots. Its emblem is the plow which symbolizes hard work, as well as will and potential for growth.
- History
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Founded in 1892, Hayward High is the one of the oldest high schools in California's San Francisco Bay Area. The first true high school that opened in 1893 was called Union High School #3. It served students from Hayward, Castro Valley, San Lorenzo, Redwood, Palomores, and Stonybrook. Initially, it was a one story building (two, if you consider the basement). As late as the 1960s, students still rode their horses to school and tied them to hitching posts. Soon, however, the amount of students exceeded the limit and the school site was gradually increased from 10 to 30 acres. The architecture for the new buildings included ionic columns, low-pitched roofs, and friezes of goods. HHS moved to its current campus in 1962 to make way for the PlazaCenter Office Tower. The gym is still standing and is now the Centennial Convention Center.
- Downtown Rally
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Hayward's own version of [3], Downtown Rally, has been a school, as well as a city wide staple, for more than 50 years. An annual event which takes place in mid-October, it is the highlight of the school year as well as the most highly anticipated event. Each year each class participates by creating a float, dance, and cheer, as well as decorating a section of stands in the gym, typically with balloon arches, signs, streamers, etc. with an emphasis on each class's respective color: Seniors are purple, Juniors are orange, Sophomores are yellow, and freshmen are green. Each class is judged by a panel of judges which include local celebrities, local politicians, and past alumni on things such as dance, decoration, sign, cheer, parade, float, and spirit. Students parade down East Ave. down towards 2nd street, into Downtown Hayward, led by the marching band, cheerleaders, football team, and then each class from seniors to freshmen. After the parade, students file into the gym to begin the competition. Concluding with the evening's football game, usually held at Sunset field, the winner of the Rally is announced at halftime, and the floats are paraded around the track.
- Campus
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The school is made of 12 halls/buildings
A- Health and History Classes
B- English Classes
C- English Classes
D- Business/Computer Classes
E- Mathematics Classes
F- Homemaking Classes
G- PE/Gym Classes
K- Health/Shop Classes
L- Library
M- Foreign Language Classes/A Child Care Center is located in Room M7.
P- Swim Center/Pool (Caught on Fire on October 17, 2007 at 8:30AM. Will become A new HHS Child Care Center in 2008.)
R- Art/Music Classes/Cafetorium - Clubs and organizations
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Hayward High is one of the most community involved campuses in the Bay Area. With over clubs and organizations to choose from, it's no wonder why Hayward is known throughout the Bay Area for its commitment to excellence.Club And Organization list
Anime Club
A.P.S.U ( Asian Pacific Student Union )
A.S.B( Associated Student Body)
Leadership
Yearbook(The Agrarian)
Haypress(Newspaper)
A.V.I.D ( Advancement Via Individual DeterminationÉ™)
Puente
Spanish Club
Puente/Raza Club
A.P Hitchhikers
German Club
S.W.A.T( Students Working Against Tobacco)
I.S.U( Indian Student Union)
Adewole
Shakespeare Club
Model United Nations
J.S.A( Junior Statesmen of America)
B.S.U( Black Student Union)
G.S.A( Gay Straight Alliance)
C.S.F( California Scholastic Federation)
Christan Club
Math Club
Biology Club
DECA
Key Club
ZAP( Zany Art Club)
Ski and Snowboarding Club
Theatre
Marching Band
Jazz Band
Wind Ensemble
Orchestra
Choir
Acapella Choir
Farmer Pride Pep Band - Sports
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Hayward High is a member of the Hayward Area Athletic League (HAAL), the North Coast Section (NCS), and the California Interscholastic Federation (CIF) and offers a full interscholastic athletic program providing a total of 15 sports during the school year. Over 700 students participate during the fall, winter and spring seasons. Hayward High is one of the Bay Area's top schools for sports. Within the past decade, it has sent over 100 students to Division 1 schools to compete in sports.
- Football
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The Hayward High football team has won more games than any other team in the H.A.A.L, having held more than 23 titles, including 15 in the past 20 years. The 2004 season brought the H.A.A.L title back to Hayward for the first time in over 12 years. The Farmers have seen postseason action in 4 out of the past 7 years by participating in the N.C.S Championship Series. Hayward held a #1 ranking in its perspective division in 2 of those years. In 2003, Hayward fell to the #1 nationally ranked football team, De La Salle in the N.C.S semi-final game, marking an end to one of its most successful seasons in years. Yet no other year can compare to the 2006-2007 season in which the Farmers posted a 12-2 season. They went undefeated in league for the first time since the 1990-91 season, and made it to the final round of the N.C.S. 3A Championship Series for the first time in over 28 years. During this time, the Farmers were led by running back Troy Evans (first team H.A.A.L.) who averaged over ten yards a carry, totaling 1,825 yards during his senior season, while scoring 35 touchdowns. The team was also led by Austin Stafford, now on scholarship at the University of Nebraska as a linebacker. He was known for his big hits and speed during his career at Hayward. Defeating Alhambra High School in the semi-final game, Hayward was crowned N.C.S 3A East Bay Champions. In the title game against Cardinal Newman High School, the Farmers gave a very valiant effort, yet fell 22-28. Despite the loss, the 2006-2007 football team went into the Hayward history books as the winningest football team in the history of Hayward High School.
- Baseball
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The Hayward High baseball team has a rich history of success. It was a powerhouse in the H.A.A.L. throughout the early 80's into the late 90's. Coach Jim Bisenius led the baseball team as its head coach for 23 years. He retired in 1992, the same year the Farmers won the N.C.S. Championship. That team was led by Mario Iglesias (Stanford, Chicago White Sox Organization), Chris Dean (Florida State, Seattle Mariners Organization), Victor Banda (Laney), Jason Kell (University of San Francisco), Gary Oversen (Laney), and Mark Luperine (Chabot). Also on the team that year was future Major League Pitcher D.J. Carrasco (Kansas City Royals, Japan, & currently with the Chicago White Sox) The 1975 team holds the U.S. record (along with San Lorenzo High School) for the longest game played by a high school team. The game went 25 innings. Some other notable baseball players include Don Wakamatsu (Coach for the Oakland A's and currently the Manager of the Seattle Mariners), Jack Del Rio (Head Coach of the Jacksonville Jaguars), Mike Young (MLB Player for Baltimore Orioles), Mike Iglesias (Los Angeles Dodgers Organization), and Brian Mouton (Texas Rangers Organization). The current baseball team is looking forward to future success and is attempting to bring the program back to prominence in the H.A.A.L.
- Basketball
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The Hayward High basketball program has always had a reputation of bringing a college atmosphere to a high school gym. The Farmers dominated the East Bay Basketball rankings in the 80s & 90's. Hayward was always the team to beat in the H.A.A.L. with talented players such as Nate Perkins (Eastern Washington University), Gerald Walker (University of San Francisco (several professional basketball leagues), Eddie House (Arizona State, 2007 Championship Boston Celtics), Marion Thurmond (San Jose State University), David Bell (University of Montana) and Iman Mattox (Fairleigh Dickinson University) who is now the Head Coach. Gerald at one time held the all-time California High School scoring record for his career. Former head coach Charley Kendall won over 400 games, including numerous league championships, 7 North Coast Section Championships, and the California Division IV State Championship in 1991. He was the driving force behind the success of the program. In 2004, the team played in the Division II State Championship game at Arco Arena in Sacramento, losing to Dominguez Hills High School of Compton, California
- The Lady Farmers
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The girls varsity basketball team also had two power houses in Becky Bissell, and Dani Lamantia who took turns dominating on any given night.The team, in the early 90's, showed promise with a strong record,and most memorable of games.Other standouts include Jennifer Lamantia the David among Goliaths in the paint, and Maya Rawls, the quiet fury on defense.The Lady Farmers went on to win several tournaments,numerous individual honors,and leaving an unwaivering spirit you can still feel when you walk into the gym today.. It is common knowledge that every team member went on to be very successful women. Other notables include Teresa Kimbrough, Amanda Beczner, Michelle Delacruz, Joy Tansey, Amelia Ligons, and Erin Jones.The Lady Farmers played at the Oakland Coliseum against Alameda High School.Dani Lamantia and Becky Bissell were honored for All Alameda County accompanied by Jason Kidd. The Lady Farmers raised all the money they needed to on their own, to go to camps in Las Vegas, and San Ramon.Becky Bissell and Dani Lamantia went to Blue Star Camps(invitation only)at Stanford and Santa Clara University
- Soccer
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The Hayward Boys Varsity soccer Team has improve over the last few seasons. They came close to winning their first title since 2001 in 2005-2006 but they lost in their final game which they needed to win the league. They came in second place with a record of 14-2, and they went to NCS which they lost to Livermore High 2-1. Junior Leonardo was the goal scorer that season, and was notice by everyone. In 2007-2008 the team was lead by Senior Jeancarlos Farfan and Avery Medina. They won the H.A.A.L with a record of 11-2-3. Avery Medina was the goal scorer while Jeancarlos Farfan and Martin de la Torre stop the opposition team to score. The Hayward Boys Varsity Soccer Team went on to NCS, which they made a record of winning their first game in the round, and pass to the Quarter Finals. They Beat California High School 1-0 away, Jose Perez took the pass from Edson Hinostroza, and went flying in the near post. They went to the Quarter finals against Pittsburg High school which they lost 4-1. Later in the finals Pittsburg won the NCS Title. The boys Soccer Team made the school proud by making these accomplishments. In the Season of 2008-2009 they had most players come back, and should have won the title again. They Came in 4th Place that year, yet they went on NCS again. This year they went on NCS division II which they won their first game against St. Mary High school 2-0. Again the Boys Soccer Team went on to the Quarter finals, but they lost to Acalanes High School 1-0. For the second year in a row they lost to the team that ended up becoming the NCS champs. Current MLS Iron Man CJ Brown was a Hayward High graduate who has also played for the US Nat'l team.
- Music Program
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Under the direction of Bryan K. Holbrook, Hayward's 2006-2007 Educator of the Year Recipient, the high school music program has soared. In 2007 the Marching band placed 2nd in their division at the Petaluma Band Review, placed 2nd in their division at the Vintage Band Review and placed 2nd at the Oakland Holiday Parade. The 2007-2008 drum major, Jenelle McBride won awards in the drum major category placing 2nd at the Petaluma Band Review and 3rd at the Vintage Band Review. In addition to award winning performances, the music program presents an annual cafe concert, four years running, which showcases individual music talent and raises funds for the music program.
- Notable alumni
- Jack del Rio, NFL Head Coach, Jacksonville Jaguars
- Bill Walsh, Pro Football Hall of Fame head coach San Francisco 49ers and Stanford University Football Head Coach
- Don Wakamatsu, Manager, Seattle Mariners, First Asian-American Major League Baseball Manager in History, Bench Coach Oakland A's, Texas Rangers
- Andre Ward, Olympic Gold Medalist, 2004 Olympics Champion in Boxing, Athens, Greece
- Eddie House, point guard, Sacramento Kings and 2008 NBA ChampionBoston Celtics
- Spice 1, Rapper/Hip-Hop Artist
- D.J. Carrasco, MLB baseball player Kansas City Royals
- Jon Miller, ESPN and Major League Baseball announcer
- C.J. Brown, soccer player, Major League Soccer Chicago Fire
- Adrian Ward ,Cornerback, UTEP, Minnesota Vikings
- Chauncey Bailey, former Editor-in-Chief, The Oakland Post, murdered August 2, 2007 in Oakland, California
- Tom Eplin, Actor
- Erk tha Jerk, Hip Hop Artist
- J Myers, Musician
- See also
- Alameda County high schools
- External links
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