i dont want my kids to grow up like that or go that school. They seem to have great momories of it. You're still in school.. phkn study or somn. I was a manager on the swim and water polo teams, worked in the Valley Villa, and was an editor for the Essense literary magazine. I attended Valley in 74-78.I remember that store up the streeton Greenville.It was called Gordons Market.I remeber LC the security guardriding around in that blue cart.I also smoked by the side gate.I lived across Raitt St. on Harvardthrough the short cut. U.S. News calculated a College Readiness Index based on AP/IB exam participation rates and percentages of students passing at least one AP/IB exam. For us, the most exotic menace was the occasionally-wielded knife which was immediately declared unfair and discarded as a result. Would this be Robin Powers who lived on Castor St? of students and parents agree that students at this school are competitive. Everybody I knew is either busted or tweakers with half their minds gone. 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". (collectively referred to as the Directory), contain information about California schools, districts, and Like I always say, "Puras ruckitas de a quellas, que no." WE DID NOT HAVE THAT THENAND THE TEACHERS WERE GREAT. They pulled the blindfold off, and he just about wet his pants.But due to political correctness, they cancelled The Kangaroo Court in 1982. I was a member of the JROTC colorguard and we would travel with the band. You listed all of those gangs but you left out the COMPS? If you believe you have been subjected to discrimination, harassment, intimidation, or bullying, immediately contact the Districts Discrimination, Equity and Title IX Compliance Officer Mr. Salvador Reynoso at 2560 Skyway Drive, Santa Maria, CA 93455, (805) 922-4573 or sreynoso@smjuhsd.org. (0.0 km) The knifing at Carr happend the year before I attended Carr, when it was still named Smedly, Smelly Smedly to us due to the dairy right across the street.In 81 Valley had a bad rep but the school really wasn't that bad. Oh yeah the move. Santa Ana Valley High School class of 1988 Slide show with music part 3 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. Want to learn how to stand out to Admissions Officers at your top colleges? All it took was tuning into one of those oldies radio stations and all the angst of the experience came roaring back. His company, The Lovero Group, may still be high profile. When I was going to Valley there were a lot of fights, I remember being involved in quite a few of them (not something I am proud of). Here you will find Instructional Packets, how to make Zoom work on your Chromebooks, Sora Reading App, Instructions on how to log-on to Google Classroom, and community resources. I last visited this site over a year ago, I originally posted 03/06/06. The board out in front says the school is closed and has moved, but there were plenty of students going in and out of there. Graduating Class of 1962. I would see him sometimes at Immaculate Heart. U ALL DONT KNOW SHIT ABOUT VALLEY.IM FROM BROWNSIDE LOS HUSTLERS GANG, ME AND MY HOMIES CONTROLED VALLEY AROUND 97-99.THEN WE ALL GOT KICKED OUT PRETTY MUCH.AND TO LIL BLACKY FROM DUK UR STUPID HOMIE, U DONT EVEN KNOW WHAT THE DIFFERENCE BETWEEN A THUG GANGSTER IS.U MAKE ME LAUGH. Donovan, I don't know if I would have passed geometry if I had a different teacher. of students and parents agree that students at this school are creative and artsy. 8th grade was great. of students and parents agree that lots of students participate in clubs and organizations. Experts advise college-minded students to stay focused through the end of the school year. Also written in Gang 101 - The Gang as a Criminal Enterprise Into The Abyss: A Personal Journey into the World of Street Gangs, by Mike Carlie, Ph.D. There were also 1100 or so black, white brown and every other color, race and ethnicity Falcons dominating in sports and academics as well. ), Chuck Niles of KKJZ knew Albert! I had the time of my life attending classes there. There has been violence through out the years i've been there but not like you ppl describe it. We have all had a part in what it has become I guess, even me by my complacency in not seeing things like this deteriorate. Broke your Chromebook? Thinking back, the mix of students was awesome, lot of Asians, Mexicans, Samoans and a few whites. Would love to go to one. One guy was pulled up for having a reputation of dating a lot of girls. 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. Copyright 2023 Santa Maria Joint Union High School District, NONDISCRIMINATION POLICY: The Santa Maria Joint Union High School District is committed to ensuring equal, fair, and meaningful access to employment and education services. The Class of 1970 was a great Class everyone had High achieving dreams. I believe, I know quite a few of you:1. During my years at Valley there was not much violence but the whole CRIPS and BLOOD scene was starting to heat up. !Or fresh baked cookies at Valley Villa? We can help! in the High School Inc. Not quite sure what is going on there. I graduated in 1998 and I loved it! We had a pretty good sports program then and I think the student atheletes took pride in keeping things under control.Jim. That Espinosa fella, man he sucked at football, they let anyone on the team in those days. Wow!How i've enjoyed reading everyones posts.I born and raised in Santa Ana 61-76 Xmas day then moved back in 79 to the end of 80.I went to kinder garden at Diamond(yes I remember that lady in the red car trying to kill herself by running into the k-building At the light on Edinger).Then went to Rosita till 70(4th grade)then Jeffeson,McFadden and SAVH 75-76.Valley was a tough school Anyone remember Lenny Etiwati? does anyone know of one coming up? This is the percentage of students that scored at or above proficiency levels on their state math assessment test. Most of the troublemakers got kicked out or dropped out in a months time. Went to Smedley, then to VHS. Did your dreams come true? Hi I am a current student at Valley High School and I think that this school is very rough. Santa Ana Unified School District. Fighting, in those early innocent days was, in fact, really fun (at least for those of us who were any good at it). I lived and worked in Orange County until 2006. He was Staff Photographer for the Angels and the Ducks as well as editor for Upper Deck Trading Cards. Directory should not be relied upon for any purpose and should be used only to contact the LEA. It still looks the same except for the front office and a new paint job. I think LIL BLACKY DUK said he went to Santa Ana not Valley. My brother Martin and I were playing soccer outside the bishop and flower appartments and infront was a little truck that would sell candy and sodas and stuff. I was expecting the neighborhood to look bad but actually it was pretty much as I remember it from the days of living there--ethnic changes but still everything looked well-kept. The whole school went into the auditorium and watched a panel of judges (members of the senior class) pull some of the popular students out of the audience, and convict them of various sins. "A full investigation into the incident is ongoing. Also, Valley got a "face lift" and moved to a new location in Centenial Park, I saw it for the first time last year (2006) and it looks awesome. or have errors, omissions, typos and other inaccuracies. Hi SteveI graduated From SAV in 1970. The Head Security Guard "LC" the SA Cops who sold pot on campus. Love you all Falconators! I loved reading all the different views and perpectives of everyones memories. !OH YEAH! Watts Riots and so on. I went to Monte vista and Carr then Valley. GreatSchools is a 501(c)(3) not-for-profit organization, 1801 South Greenville Street, Santa Ana, CA 92704, How do high schools help students succeed in college? Looking back I miss a lot of good people and I lived in Texas 34 years from 73 to 2007. I loved reading your blog comments. The teachers taught me a lot of skills that I still use today. His children all attend SAUSD schools. i lived right by it. I graduated in 1967. The AP participation rate at Valley High School is 54%. My sister and I were in the cross country team that went to the nationals one year. Does anyone remember John? It's been almost 40 years 07 will be 40 since I have had any ANY interaction with anyone about Valley High. School profile information is based on government data. I live in Sacramento now and sure do miss the old days in the now called "OC". x. . For some reason some got hot and some got ugly and old but I mean that in a good way. We flew our kites without worry of losing them to power or phone lines. Past: In the upper right hand corner, Art Pedroza has put a menu item called SAUSD Corruption? . The Paulo Drive-in, Oscars car hop service, all that stuff. Steve,,,, I'm from the 64' class. It was predominately hispanic and samoan. Request Data Update(s). I am looking for class of 82 year book from the school, willing to pay. Valley High School in Santa Ana, CA serves 2,227 students in grades 9-12. I went from 1981-1984, graduating there.Valley High had the reputation of being the roughest high school in the city, and probably among the roughest county-wide. has the yr book from 2000 im willing to buy it just e-mail me at roxylizp@yahoo.com take good care everybody. We Want To Know What You Think! We where rank #2 in the county right under Mater Dei. 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. 1967 thanks to Bobby Carroll and other teammates the CIF football team came in 1st place. The neighborhood looked the same. I loved being at Valley. VAL LEY FALCONS VALLEY FALCONS ARE THE BEST YES, VALLEY FALCONS ARE HE BESTI was a cheerleader from Class of 90. of students agree that they like their school and feel happy there. Fred Lammers, the swim/waterpolo coach, is putting together an alumni associaton. FAVORITE TEACHERS WUZ MRS. WHITAKER,MRS.BLUEL,& CRAZY AS MRS.LEE. Russ retired this year up north. If anyone remembers me, Ma, I'd love to hear from you. Click Here Upcoming Events I loved high school. Moving up a grade together can benefit both teachers and students. LITTLE BY LITTLE, THEY STARTED MOVING OUT FRO THE AREA. Compare Valley High School to Other Schools. Mrs. O., photo class was a blast! dave miller,or Duke.I had a girlfriend named Heather Lang, i would love to know what ever happened to her. Thanks.. Hey Steve,,,, Way back when,,,,Who remembers the week-end dances at the Rendezvous Ballroom, American Legion Hall, Harmony Park,The Hole, The Rythum Rockers Band, Dick Dale, The Venturas, The Vasilions, Chantays, Crickets,etc. Most of the time there was some type of intoxicant snuck aboard the busses and I shared with an unnamed sax player and also a trombone player. GO COACH YORK N COACH K!!!!! Worst thing could happen was a busted nose and a little non-viral bloodshed. Shit.We had a ridiculously good time in High School, and so so many of us have done incredibly well for ourselves. 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. 89% of students are economically disadvantaged. Valley's violent reputation was so well known in the early 1980s, that my parents refused to enroll me there. !There is no better 4-year High School experience than S.A. Valley Senior High School. 675 Panther DriveSanta Maria, CA 93454 I wouldn't trade my high school years for anything, great memories.Becky. To LIL BLACKY D.U.K who went to Santa Ana not Valley, either thug or gang, you can not spell! This section shows how much academic progress (also called growth) students at this school are making given where they were last year, compared to similar students in the state. What up! I also lived 2 blocks from the school on Harvard Street and still never had any problems. By 5th period I was stretching for waterpolo practice. There's actually people that care about their education and teachers that are there actually busting their ass trying to help students graduate and get their education. Alumni Information/ Informacin de ex alumnos, Calendar - 2021-2022 SAUSD Academic School Calendar, ELAC - English Learner Advisory Council/ Consejo Asesor de Aprendices de Ingls, District Calendars/Calendarios del distrito, Athletics Calendar - Click on event for more details, *Return to Play Plan/Presentacin de Regreso al Deporte, Parent Involvement / Participacion de Padres, If you are having trouble viewing the document, you may. Didn't you use to drive around in a Black Sentra with a white baker's hat? Google Masquerade. This measures overall student performance on state-required tests. I think I would change the way of keeping our campus clean, many students take in consideration the well of our school, but others decide to treated like they shouldn't have a nice environment. i miss the times in valley high school.i miss school and my friends but i move to corona i am gratuating on 07.irene delgado. Had to get out of Cali so my mom thought I would get into trouble. I miss all the ditching parties.Well theres always been violence but hopefully someday that changes.I gots to go. All you guys are losers and nerds.Mr. VALLY HIGH SCHOOL HOLDS MANY MEMORIES ESPECIALY IN THE HANDBALL COURTS WHERE EVERYTHING HAPPENED? Which led to me getting the starring roll in the christmas play and all the football players clowning me while I was on stage. Used with permission. unfortunately, brolio died last year. I remember nothing but good times! Well i never wen to Valley High but i know there was alot of things that happened there. DL, is Darryl and I know all those baseball players very well. According to police and media reports, gang crime in Orange County not only had become more frequent, but more violent. HEY STEVE, I WENT TO VALLEY IT WAS ONE OF MY MANY SCHOOLS THAT I HAD TO ATTEND. We had a blast. Did you hang in the COMPS hood too?Are you supoosed to be Bonafacio the baseball coach back in 1987? Let them know about Teachers.io! Minard?? Keep Me Logged In Not a member? I WENT THERE FOR ABOUT A YEAR 91" AND SEEN SO MANY THING HAPPEN. In 1968 the civil rights leader Martin Luther King, Jr. was assassinated and two months later Robert Kennedy, a US politician sympathetic to the civil rights movement was also assassinated. Cheerleader, I have to know you, but there were several. Focus on OCThen.com originally went live back in the Spring of 2000. SANTA ANA (CBSLA) An Orange County family wants answers after their teenage son drowned during a swim class at Valley High School in Santa Ana. Hi Steve and thanks for this website. Because states implement these tests differently, use caution when comparing this data to data from another state. Need a Chromebook replacement? Half of my 9th grade classmates leaving Lathrop entered their Sophomore year at Valley High and the other half entered Santa Ana High as Sophomores. A lot of my friends were black, mexican, white, etc. Glenn Warrington, I grew up with your son, Erik. High school students take AP exams and IB exams to earn college credit and demonstrate success at college-level coursework. The Phiotas and Alphetas. Did I get the spelling right? Watch Here https://www.youtube.com/redirect?event=video_description&q=https://v.ht/4QJDlSTREAMING Today! We do have lives to live and many have moved on to big n better things either way, i love to sit n remember. Just think about it: 1965 the Black Panthers, organized after the death of Malcolm X: they fought for economic, social, and political equality for all. I'm from the 64 class. I'm not even sure why you wrote it? 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! | Directory Disclaimer, Post-secondary information may be obtained from the. Get one-on-one help building your admissions strategy from CollegeAdvisor's team of over 400+ Admissions Experts. If anyone out there knows where I can purchase them 1964-1966, please eMail me at roseart@cablelynx.comPS: Would "Love" to hear from some of my old classmates! Lots of speculation about VHS closing for good is out there. I went to Edison Elementary and Lathrop Jr High before Valley High. My friends will probably laugh at my post, but it's all good.-Bonoscbono@sbcglobal.net. Hey I know Bandit from Golden West that's Chema right? Orange County School District Employee David Escobar Arrested at Saddleback High School On Suspicion of Child Molestation SANTA ANA, CALIFORNIA (February 26, 2023) - A Saddleback High School safety officer identified as David Escobar was arrested following two allegations of child sexual molestation. California Department of Education There was no violence that I recall. Try it now. Do they still have shop classes there? The California School Directory and related public school and district data files McDonald Burgers on Edinger Street were only 13 cents except on Tuesday-then they were only 10 cents. I am sorry to read of many of the things that happened later. He was cool dude, wow, whoever doubted Valley was a thug school just look at the above comments. I happen to be one of the founding members of the "Crack Club" and I also was on the track team (pole vault). Faculty begins reporting back as early as August 6th.High School Inc. is coming. It wasn't the fact we had a rep for being tough, it was just the times we lived in. When i run into people these days, the one thing we always say is "we're lucky to be alive". In the 1960 era central LA; Watts, Central Ave, West Adams gangs scuffles were hand to hand fights or with knives and tire irons. Used with permission. I still live in Santa Ana, though not on Harvard where I grew up. I also attended Diamond Elementary and Carr Intermediate (a few years after they renamed it from Smedley) I lived on West Occidental Street directly across from the student parking lot. Not long ago I drove by the (old?) I transferred from Saddleback to Valley and it was the best decision I could have made. The things we had to do to win that championship..GOOD TIMES.CARLOS Class of 04. PLEASE LET ME KNOW PLEASE. 2021 CBS Broadcasting Inc. All Rights Reserved. You may know my friends, Craig Bryant, Big Dave, Watha English, Tim and Russell Harris, Tookie and Myron, Mikhail, Pasha, my girlz from Tustin High Michaelann. ;-). Mr. Palacios was our director. Willing to pay! Schools that create a positive culture help all students thrive. I went to Valley from 91-95.I was never afriad to attend the school. Does anyone remember Veronica orozco? I went John Adams, McArthur Jr High, and Valley, well there was that 1 year at Saddleback (it sucked). Hey Steve! Nearby at Centennial Park, there were students and gang members that died in knife fights.One time a guy got his throat slit while walking though Carr Intermediate School on his way into Valley High.There was also a prankster club there called the "Crack Club". Mostly, we got along. Valley High School Unclaimed 1801 South Greenville Street, Santa Ana, CA 92704 Contact info Website 3 /10 GreatSchools Rating 4 reviews 2,150 Students Grades 3 /10 GreatSchools Summary Rating 2/10 Test Scores below average 3/10 College Readiness below average 3/10 Equity below average Last updated: Nov 18, 2022 ACADEMICS Academic Progress I HATED THAT SHIT.BUT MY TIME THERE, THERE WAS ALOT OF GANGS AND VIOLENCE AT THE SCHOOL.FOR THOSE WHO SAY VALLEY WAS A GOOD SCHOOL AND THAT THERE WASNT ANY VIOLENCE UR ALL STUPID. Nearby Schools Teachers Know teachers at Santa Ana Valley High School? There were a few so called gangs but nothing like todays day and age. Staudenbaur passed away in 1985 or 1986 succumbing to Brain Cancer. Jimenez Morales, 17, was not breathing when he was pulled from Valley High School's pool on March 1. i was in the soccer team the cross country team and track and field. I graduated from Saddleback in '81. Read more about how we rank the Best High Schools. THEIR QUESADILLAS WITH CARNE ASADA WERE YUMMY AS WELL. I lived in Valley high district but my mother somehow got me a permit to go to Saddleback. The violence at Godinez in minor. Home - Pioneer Valley High School Seniors Order Cap & Gowns Online At: www.jostens.com Diplomas Are Now Available - Contact the Registrar's Office Graduation Pictures Can Be Purchased At: www.gradphotonetwork.com Information Academics Activities Athletics Counseling Enrollment Parents Resources Services Bell Schedule Report Bullying Live Match : Saddleback vs. Santa Ana Valley - High School Softball Live StreamWatch Now : www.youtube.com/redirect?event=video_description&q=bit.ly/Softball. )And oh, Steve, what a trip finding this blog. Issues logging in to your Chromebook/Google account? Orange County Grand Jury reported that gang problems were escalating at an alarming rate, a sentiment echoed by 1995. Ah. The early 60s were an interesting transition. Go Falcons! I was very luckly to attend this school and I'll never be ashamed to say I am a Santa Ana Valley Grad.Thanks Tom, To: LIL BLACKY D.U.K You really need to go back and get your GED because you do not know how to spell or use proper grammar. Sure, there was some violence, but nothing like you're describing. So, to anyone who says Valley was bad, fuck em', they were probably losers anyway.If you ever want to get in touch email me directly, claire.ortiz@gmail.com.C. I think they're trying really hard to continue to change that. That is why theirs are so high, leaving only the ones that can lift their weight. Carol and I both relocated last year to Elizabethtown, KY. hey, i went to Valley 1974-1979 and yes i graduated. I went to Diamond Elementary then to Carr (formerly Smedley) then VHS. The Santa Ana Unified School District said they were saddened by Jimenez's loss in a statement they released Friday. Hope all is going good with them all. I became a scientist and have worked on global warming kinds of stuff. We '62 grads started as Sophomores the first year Valley opened, when it was just us and the Juniors, NO SENIORS! 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". A post shared by Valley High School (@valley.hs.falcons), You may contact Kenneth Gildar, RADT Substance Use Counselor. We were always "that other school" in Santa Ana at that time. GO FALCONS! The few people that I have kept in touch with over the years all did very well. Man, we had a blast. I remember one black guy getting pounded to a pulp by a gang of Samoans. Susan Hatfield was the real McCoy!Godinez. HI Steve,, I attended SAVHS from 1962-1964. If this is the same Freddy from Diamond/Brooks Street area, he was thrown from the sun roof of a car returning from Vegas some years ago. 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. Remember when Craig Bryant was the king of the court. / KCAL News. Santa Ana Valley High School. What I miss the most is kickin it with the homies from Polo and the alumni from Polo. I remember one time when I was in the 4th grade attending Lowell elementary. I was doing a little web surfing looking for a class reunion when I ran across your web comments about VHS. #1Valley High School Santa Ana, CaliforniaSchoolUpdated: 2020-02-27Santa Ana Valley High School, also referred to as Valley High School is located at 1801 S. Greenville St. in Santa Ana, CA 92704. From what I read on this site theres a lot of people with good fun memories! Please complete the student survey for the opportunity to weigh in on the 2022-2023 school calendar, your experience at your school and your school community. Give good old Wikipedia a great new look My boys were Elliott Dunning, Norman Moss, Robby Boyd, Gary Gant, Rabbit, and my high school sweetheart Richard Calvin. Victor~ who did you hang around with?? Remember the the old bell beefers from taco bell,Taco meat on a hamburger bun. 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! 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. Oh, I forgot we are white. These Small Learning Communities provide an opportunity for students to work with a small cohort of teachers and students which provides a small-school settings in the larger school community. I know I have missed some, but hats off to all of the great teachers!I miss Dawn and Vicki Kozak, they were such good friends to me! Jimenez Morales, 17, was not. of students and parents agree that the teachers adequately lead and control the classroom. Need a hotspot? Plays bass for the Pointer Sisters. Bonnie Fachio,What year did you graduate? I was suppose to graduate clss of 88' but ended up at Mtn View. (Remember: high graduation rates don't mean much if students are graduating without the coursework and test scores they need to succeed.). Valley HighI attended Valley until '77. You really are giving people the wrong perception about the school.I am a proud graduate!!! wassup to all my fellow Santa Ana Valley Class mates 84 to 87.I'm glad i was able to grow in and environment that was at some time a little rough but it just made me realize and showed me how to survive in the real world..I made it thru Valley playin sports.. Football and track kept me out of trouble most of the time..I made it to state in track and was proud to represent where I came from..Played a couple years in the NFL Washington Redskins and the NY Jets..Valley played a big part in my life to now..If i had to do it over I would Proud to say One of my good friends now a MD graduated from SA Valley..DR Robert Espinoza big ups dawg..We made the best of what we were dealt withGod bless all of you Class of 87..Paul Peters ppalace247@yahoo.com, Paul you are a legend and a great falcon but how can someone be in the band and play football at the same time. 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. Or who doesnt remember those first-day green class schedules waiting for you to start a new year fresh?? She wants to know what happened and she doesn't understand why the school isn't coming forward," a family cousin, Graciela Castrejon, said as Jimenez's mother stood next to her. 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