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'''Grossmont High School''' is the oldest high school in ]’s East County. Its mascot is the Foothiller, so chosen because, at the time of the school’s construction, East County was much more isolated from the rest of San Diego than it is today and was often referred to as “the boondocks” or “the foothills.” Grossmont is one of ten regular high schools in the ], which also oversees a charter high school and a continuation high school. The school has an approximate enrollment of 2,400 students. '''Grossmont High School''' is a public high school in eastern ]. Opened in 1920, it is the oldest public high school in East County and the first of twelve high schools currently in ]. The school has an approximate enrollment of 2,800 students.<ref>{{cite web | url= http://www.axiomadvisors.net/LiveSARC/Presentation/SARCAdministration/Portals/Tabs/Detail.aspx?CDS=37681303732625&LanguageID=1&Preview=True&HidePDF=True&Category=General+Information&DivID=SP|title= School Accountability Report Card For Current School Year| access-date=2009-06-02}}</ref>


Grossmont High School has been accredited by the ] (WASC) since 1962. The current accreditation is valid through 2008. Grossmont High School has been accredited by the ] (WASC) since 1962.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.acswasc.org/pdf_general/WASC_DirectoryAccreditedSchools.pdf |title=Western Association of Schools and Colleges Directory of Accredited Schools 2005-2006 |access-date=2009-06-02 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20081010120530/http://www.acswasc.org/pdf_general/WASC_DirectoryAccreditedSchools.pdf |archive-date=October 10, 2008 }}</ref> It was recognized as being a California Distinguished School for the scholastic year of 2008–2009.

Grossmont is listed as being in ] but is actually right on the border of ] and El Cajon. The majority of the student body is from the La Mesa area. Grossmont High School's rival is ].


The school's mascot is the Foothiller,<ref name="high1" /> so chosen because, at the time of the school's construction, East County was much more isolated from the rest of ] than it is today and was often referred to as ''the boondocks'' or ''the foothills''.
== Campus == == Campus ==
The school’s “Old Main” building was constructed in 1922 and was used for decades as a teaching space before being converted to district offices. The campus has slowly expanded over the past 80+ years to include thirteen additional permanent instructional, athletic, and administrative buildings. Notable among these is the “Old Gym” which was built in the 1930s by the Civilian Conservation Corps. Recent plans to demolish this gymnasium were tabled after considerable negative community response. The school's "Old Main" building was constructed in 1922 and was used for decades as a teaching space before being converted to district offices. The campus has slowly expanded over the past 80+ years to include thirteen additional permanent instructional, athletic, and administrative buildings. Notable among these is the “Old Gym” which was built in the 1930s by the Civilian Conservation Corps. Recent plans to demolish this gymnasium were tabled after considerable negative community response.


Grossmont is directly in between the cities of ] and ], with a large majority of students being from both areas. It is located close to regional Harry Griffen Park.<ref>{{cite web | url= http://grossmont.guhsd.net/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=113:history-of-ghs-by-don-ginn&catid=138:-about-ghs&Itemid=315|title= History of Grossmont High| access-date=2009-05-29}}</ref> The majority of the student body is from the La Mesa area.
==Extracurricular activities==
'''Athletics'''


Prop H Construction on the Grossmont High School campus began summer of 2005. The corridors are in the process of being remodeled. So far the 800, 700, and 500 buildings have been re-modeled and the construction crews are going in reverse order by the building number, 800 first and 100 last. 600 will not be re-modeled as it was re-modeled in 1995, along with the Old Gym. The 400 building or the Old Main building was shut down. Whether the district will re-model this building or demolish it is yet to be decided.
Grossmont's athletic teams, the Foothillers, compete in the North League of the Grossmont Conference and the ] (CIF) San Diego Section.


Proposition U was passed during the 2008 election by an overwhelming majority. Construction and renovation on the campus will continue.
The school fields teams in the following sports: baseball, boys basketball, girls basketball, boys cross country, girls cross country, football, boys golf, girls golf, gymnastics, boys lacrosse, girls lacrosse, boys soccer, girls soccer, softball, boys swimming & diving, girls swimming & diving, boys tennis, girls tennis, boys track & field, girls track & field, boys volleyball, girls volleyball, boys water polo, girls water polo, and wrestling.


===Future construction===
Grossmont's varsity baseball team recently captured the division II CIF title in back-to-back seasons ('05, '06) and ranks amongst the most competitive high schools in California.
Construction of multiple new buildings is currently underway on the campus, including a school museum and a lunch cafeteria.


== Extracurricular activities ==
==Traditions==
'''Commencement'''


===Athletics===
Commencement at Grossmont used to take place atop nearby Mt. Helix in an amphitheater constructed in the early part of the twentieth century for Easter sunrise services. Graduation ceremonies were later moved to San Diego State University, and then to Grossmont’s own Jack Mashin Stadium. Awards granted each year at commencement include the Circle G Award, the Boy and Girl of the Year Award, and the Norman Freeman Award.


Grossmont's athletic teams, the Foothillers, compete in the Hills League of the Grossmont Conference and the ] (CIF) San Diego Section.
'''Fight Song'''


The school fields teams in the following sports: baseball, boys basketball, cheer, girls basketball, boys cross country, girls cross country, football, boys golf, girls golf, gymnastics, boys lacrosse, girls lacrosse, boys soccer, girls soccer, softball, boys swimming & diving, girls swimming & diving, boys tennis, girls tennis, boys track & field, girls track & field, boys volleyball, girls volleyball, boys water polo, girls water polo, and wrestling.
Last Strain of "Glory to the Trumpets" by JO Brockenshire


Grossmont's varsity baseball team has captured the division II CIF title in the past 4 seasons ('05, '06, '07, '08) and ranks amongst the most competitive high schools in California.
'''Alma Mater'''
:"Hail to thee, dear Grossmont!
:Hail blue and gold!
:Thy praise, thy faith, thy honor
:Shall in our lives be told.
:In thee our hearts shall ever
:Find inspiration's mold.
:To thee our highest striving,
:All hail blue and gold!"


Grossmont High School's rival is ]. Helix High School and Grossmont High School play for the coveted "]" trophy in football.
'''Mission statement'''


== Traditions ==
:"To ensure that our students achieve their academic and personal potential, Grossmont High School’s mission is to create a community that fosters academic success and personal responsibility, provides diverse opportunities, and develops students’ interests and abilities."

===Commencement===

Commencement at Grossmont used to take place atop nearby Mt. Helix in an amphitheater constructed in the early part of the 20th century for Easter sunrise services. Graduation ceremonies were later moved to San Diego State University, and then to Grossmont's own Thomas Mullen Adams Stadium (Adams was the first American military officer killed during the Iraq War and a 1993 graduate). Awards granted each year at commencement include the Circle G Award, the Boy and Girl of the Year Award, and the Norman Freeman Award.


==Notable alumni== ==Notable alumni==
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Public comprehensive secondary school in El Cajon, California, United States
Grossmont High School
Student Support Services Building, dedicated December 2016
Address
1100 Murray Drive
El Cajon, California
United States
Information
TypePublic comprehensive secondary
Established1920
School districtGrossmont Union High School District
PrincipalDan Barnes
Grades9–12
Enrollment2,079 (2023-2024)
CampusUrban
Color(s)   
AccreditationWestern Association of Schools and Colleges (WASC)
YearbookEl Recuerdo
NicknameFoothillers
WebsiteGrossmont High School

Grossmont High School is a public high school in eastern San Diego County, California. Opened in 1920, it is the oldest public high school in East County and the first of twelve high schools currently in Grossmont Union High School District. The school has an approximate enrollment of 2,800 students.

Grossmont High School has been accredited by the Western Association of Schools and Colleges (WASC) since 1962. It was recognized as being a California Distinguished School for the scholastic year of 2008–2009.

The school's mascot is the Foothiller, so chosen because, at the time of the school's construction, East County was much more isolated from the rest of San Diego than it is today and was often referred to as the boondocks or the foothills.

Campus

The school's "Old Main" building was constructed in 1922 and was used for decades as a teaching space before being converted to district offices. The campus has slowly expanded over the past 80+ years to include thirteen additional permanent instructional, athletic, and administrative buildings. Notable among these is the “Old Gym” which was built in the 1930s by the Civilian Conservation Corps. Recent plans to demolish this gymnasium were tabled after considerable negative community response.

Grossmont is directly in between the cities of La Mesa and El Cajon, with a large majority of students being from both areas. It is located close to regional Harry Griffen Park. The majority of the student body is from the La Mesa area.

Prop H Construction on the Grossmont High School campus began summer of 2005. The corridors are in the process of being remodeled. So far the 800, 700, and 500 buildings have been re-modeled and the construction crews are going in reverse order by the building number, 800 first and 100 last. 600 will not be re-modeled as it was re-modeled in 1995, along with the Old Gym. The 400 building or the Old Main building was shut down. Whether the district will re-model this building or demolish it is yet to be decided.

Proposition U was passed during the 2008 election by an overwhelming majority. Construction and renovation on the campus will continue.

Future construction

Construction of multiple new buildings is currently underway on the campus, including a school museum and a lunch cafeteria.

Extracurricular activities

Athletics

Grossmont's athletic teams, the Foothillers, compete in the Hills League of the Grossmont Conference and the California Interscholastic Federation (CIF) San Diego Section.

The school fields teams in the following sports: baseball, boys basketball, cheer, girls basketball, boys cross country, girls cross country, football, boys golf, girls golf, gymnastics, boys lacrosse, girls lacrosse, boys soccer, girls soccer, softball, boys swimming & diving, girls swimming & diving, boys tennis, girls tennis, boys track & field, girls track & field, boys volleyball, girls volleyball, boys water polo, girls water polo, and wrestling.

Grossmont's varsity baseball team has captured the division II CIF title in the past 4 seasons ('05, '06, '07, '08) and ranks amongst the most competitive high schools in California.

Grossmont High School's rival is Helix High School. Helix High School and Grossmont High School play for the coveted "musket" trophy in football.

Traditions

Commencement

Commencement at Grossmont used to take place atop nearby Mt. Helix in an amphitheater constructed in the early part of the 20th century for Easter sunrise services. Graduation ceremonies were later moved to San Diego State University, and then to Grossmont's own Thomas Mullen Adams Stadium (Adams was the first American military officer killed during the Iraq War and a 1993 graduate). Awards granted each year at commencement include the Circle G Award, the Boy and Girl of the Year Award, and the Norman Freeman Award.

Notable alumni

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Astronauts

Athletes

See also

References

  1. "Principal's Message". Retrieved 2009-06-02.
  2. "Grossmont High". National Center for Education Statistics. Retrieved December 22, 2024.
  3. ^ "List of High Schools (with Mascots and Colors)". Archived from the original on 2009-03-08. Retrieved 2009-06-02.
  4. "School Accountability Report Card For Current School Year". Retrieved 2009-06-02.
  5. "Western Association of Schools and Colleges Directory of Accredited Schools 2005-2006" (PDF). Archived from the original (PDF) on October 10, 2008. Retrieved 2009-06-02.
  6. "History of Grossmont High". Retrieved 2009-05-29.
  7. "Steven Brault Stats".
  8. "High schools scoreboard". The San Diego Union-Tribune. June 10, 2006. Retrieved 6 December 2012.

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