I'm not sure where he is now. Register or Buy Tickets, Price information. They have the opportunity to get an education and they have to go and act like animals shooting each other trying to cause fear. just like a minute or 2 aways from there. Does anyone remember John? Hey, Steve: I'm so glad for your site. :)To Anonymous from the comment posted on August 21, 2007 at 5:05pm, thank you for reciting our Alma Mater (it almost made me cry)!I am proud to say that I am a Falcon from Santa Ana Valley High! We had super ghetto fab cheerleaders, security guards who were super cool, and nobody cared about what color you were.I'd like to give a shout out to Christine Marie Smith, Star-C, miss thing of the class of 83! You listed all of those gangs but you left out the COMPS? Well i never wen to Valley High but i know there was alot of things that happened there. I remember being one of the original individuals that help open the Valley Villa in my junior year. shout out to everyone that knows me.Liz!!! I STILL have 3 of the very early ones. My best friend was murdered by some foolz for being at the wrong place at the wrong time. I graduated from SAV in 1966, was student body vice-president, and can remember less that 5 fights on campus from 63 to 66. The Phiotas and Alphetas. Below are links to resources for LEA CDS coordinators for submitting corrections. Everybody I knew is either busted or tweakers with half their minds gone. I only ask that you remove my name b/c I dont want the crybabies and cowards bugging me right now. ;-). Students are grouped in one of 7 Small Learning Communities:Culinary Arts, Health Care (Medical/Dental), Automotive, New Media Arts, Global Business, Engineering, and the Anteater Academy (AP focus). I got to see much of it as I lived so close to the school. And everyone else in Orange County thought we were the rough ghetto school. 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. I'm glad things have changed. Fax (334) 756-9602. I sure miss the Doritos and taco sauce and kickin it with my friends at the wall. 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. Movies from Bruce Brown in the auditorium. Average salary for all teachers within the district. THATS RIGHT 2 ALL THE HAMOS(SHORT 4 SAMOANS) FRM. I went to Diamond Elementary then to Carr (formerly Smedley) then VHS. Student-Teacher Ratio may not be indicative of class size. Married 20 years to high school sweetheart who was Da'Boys prez at one time (thank God he now knows Jesus!). Ask the school what it's doing to help students who are behind. I think they're trying really hard to continue to change that. Stop talking like you lived in South County all your life with a GOLDEN SPOON in your mouth. The truth of the matter is that there was a lotta shit going on back then the youngester can say whatever "why give us a bad rap, unintelligent blah blah" dude, thats what this blog is for our history at Valley. damn i read every comment written on this page!interesting stuff i even read yours eric slol.yup i know who your are!loland to ghost from PFK i read yours too and i got all sad!why cause i miss SHADOW! Hi Steve this is David Melendez, i went to Valley in 1981 and 1982, I use play handball all the time at lunch and pe. If my memory serves me right, I believe our football team of Sophomores and Juniors were also in the CIF Championships that first year coached by the best, Coach Dick Hill, who passed away last October. Josh please tell us more about the current state of affairs at Valley. 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). thompsonm@chambersk12.org. Worst thing could happen was a busted nose and a little non-viral bloodshed. Hi I am a current student at Valley High School and I think that this school is very rough. Good luck Santa Ana Chamber of Commerce. Don't believe what you hear? Used with permission. This shows this school's student participation and performance on these exams if data were available. Think about that when trying to judge a book by its cover. When i got it it said John on the cover. WOW I DID NOT KNOW THAT I HAVE NOT BEEN AROUN FOR A WHILE. I need my yearbooks in front of me to be able to give the proper shout-outs!D.L., class of 1987, I know who you areChristina (Lopez) is my sister. We can help! I was in it when it was robbed and the owner shot. Hi SteveJust to let you know that I went to Valley 70-71. 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'. Expect me to be back. I graduated in 1983. One post referred to the Essence magazine. In 1980s the ideology changed, no longer did gangs fight for equality instead they fought for turf rights for the sales of narcotics, cocaine, and other drugs. The Mafioso was convicted.Mr. You really should have gone to class and left the thug/gang life alone. tHEY DIDNT LIKE BLACK FOLKS IN THEIR NEIGHBORGHOOD. 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! Hey Steve! Vaqueros @ Falcons | Rancho Alamitos Varsity Baseball @ Santa Ana Valley | 1801 S Greenville Ave. California. 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. My Valley years were also great. Everything else about this school, education-wise, is wonderful. Every single student is encouraged to succeed beyond high school. !Bustersthank God I grew up! pic.twitter.com/38GQ7biyuz, Katherine Berger, Principal1801 South Greenville Street. So pleaase stop exaggerating. Over 1,000 and only 330 graduated.6. If anyone knows where they are please have them contact me, Audrey Hillhouse (now Corcoran), Hey people i go to lorin griset now..but valley was the shit in 05-06 my freshmen and sophmore yeari saw fights n still seen more n moreim out valley high over all schoolsN.E.R.D. I do not mean any offence to anyone, The facts are report in the local and national newspapers. I keep in touch with a few of my friends who also attended Valley and we always remember the good times. We '62 grads started as Sophomores the first year Valley opened, when it was just us and the Juniors, NO SENIORS! Way back then Santa Ana was a middle class city and the school had a white majority student body with about 25% black. Well, halla to all the homies from Valley High and to all ladies that were cool with me. Nearby Schools Teachers Know teachers at Santa Ana Valley High School? Valley High had the reputation of being the roughest high school in the city, and probably among the roughest county-wide. THIS IS STRAIGHT CLASS OF ROYAL 90s. 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. sad man get a life people, more to life then the old hood. Not to sound cocky but Valley has had the best Chamber Singers and Boys Varsity Basketball programs in the city. I truely miss those days for sure and I wish I had kept in touch with all of you. 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! But he invited me to come back and speak to his class after I had been away at university for a couple of years. Photo Editor for the Los Angeles Times. but let ne tell every youngster that they dont even no how thug life 1s.you dont even no how to act like thugs.let tell you guys that are in agang ok there a diferant of thug and a gangster athug is that makes money gets respect and doesent gudge people.o and agangster is aperson that consumes the thugs drugs and nobody gets respect to the person that is agangster and you now what happens to a gangster a bullet in your face or get beat to death.ha you no what im thug o and i roll whith real homies D.U.K lil blaky. You just forgot who you are and where you came from it's allways like that I bet you would'nt even stop by your moms or some brothers pad becaucase your on your high horse well more power to you who ever you are just dont fall of you horse with your success and when you feel lonely don't go looking for old friend. or have errors, omissions, typos and other inaccuracies. Selecting a category below will take you to another page. GreatSchools is the leading nonprofit providing high-quality information that supports parents pursuing a great education for their child, schools striving for excellence, and communities working to diminish inequities in education. tmnjw@earthlink.net. I did not think SAV was a bad school. He SUCKED big time.Octopus Soup was locked up for a while. There more to life than just a success gangs or what ever it is that tickles you fancy. First published on March 19, 2021 / 1:34 PM. BUT I REALY ENJOYED MY STAY THERE. Hello all, I attended Santa Ana High from 91 to 94 and we didn't even know Valley had such a bad rep. We always thought of those kids as wussies. Hey there Falcons,Forget Violence and focus on Falcon Pride !! Northern California is nice but nothing beats good 'ol Orange County. Santa Ana High School / Overview Home Our School Parents Students Counseling Athletics Staff Resources Saint Store WASC Santa Ana High School District Home Our Schools Translate Language User Options Search Website Preparing All Students for Success in College and Career Interested in Attending Santa Ana High School? Some of them are not around anymore. We where rank #2 in the county right under Mater Dei. I am a SAV graduate from the class of 91. california-High School Softball - Tustin vs. Santa Ana Valley https://www.youtube.com/redirect . Kickin it with the homies after school, playing jungle ball, kickin it with the girlz. CA) on Friday. People are right; times have changed. I remember nothing but good times! We Want To Know What You Think! According to state test scores, 14% of students are at least proficient in math and 28% in reading. I'll look at my yearbooks and see if I can find you. I was suppose to graduate clss of 88' but ended up at Mtn View. It's good to hear your stories and I look forward to more!! Tyler Hayden at the Santa Barbara Independent reports a 16-year-old student was restrained, twice sedated, and arrested after questions of marijuana use resulted in a violent confrontation with the school's vice principal and on-campus Sheriff's deputy. Victor, is your last name Madrigal?2. Valley High was built in 1959. 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. Its a pretty crazy thread, but worth the read. The Head Security Guard "LC" the SA Cops who sold pot on campus. At this time, the seniors set their sights on the freshman and kicked their asses. u talking about "juice" santana? R.i.p. 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. 86 THRU 90! I have tons of memories from Valley. Im Hector from the class of '06 and the last class from the original Valley High School. The Paulo Drive-in, Oscars car hop service. Click there and you will get a selection of different blog entries/comments on the scandals that have been in progress with our district. I have wonderful memories of Valley. By the way, the OG Valley High School is under construction and students are going to a new school built at Centenial Park. We used to play football in your front yard.4. The longest running blog post w/ nearly 900 comments today is the one called SAUSD corruption coming out now that Mijares gone. Niche requires Javascript to work correctly. The Mike Tyson eating ear shot, VJ. Now Iam retired and live in a little town called Mentone, Ca, just down the hill from Big Bear. Yes, some great musicians and rappers: Remember the Shipp's? It was a memory to remember!! Orange County Grand Jury reported that gang problems were escalating at an alarming rate, a sentiment echoed by 1995. Golden west street, South Side, Troopers, Little Mafia, Da Boyz, Meco Side, Townsend Street, Delhi, Alley Ratts, But mainly Golden West and South Side. 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. I wish i can go back to Santa Ana. Would have graduated in 1982. dave miller,or Duke.I had a girlfriend named Heather Lang, i would love to know what ever happened to her. I admit the biggest issues I can remember are trying to find a place to sneak a cigarette, just the plain kind. I think he had 12-18 Cover Photos for Sports Illustrated. 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 went to Spurgeon, and Monta Vista elementary. I am sorry to read of many of the things that happened later. I could go on for days. Hi All,I graduated class of "1994" .. We were the first class that started "GLOBAL BUSINESS" with Mr. Bartholio , rememeber that! Valley High School Obituaries and Memoriams. Only a parent or guardian may enroll the child. Oxford Academy vs Santa Ana Valley High School Vol. Or the Promers'?Smokers out by the gate and fights in the quad. OK, it looks like I go back farther than anyone else here: graduated in 1963 after three full years at Valley. How about Mr. Williams, Mr. Robert Nelson, Mrs. Aten, Ms. Sandy Ruller, Mrs. Kramer and his Academy Gang, Los Espinoza and theirs I dont cares, I dont Knows, Mr. Fred Lammers biology geeks, Mrs. Estes and her chemistry, Mr. Richardson and his high pitch (men, my ears still hurt), Mr. La Pham and his Benito Juarez mi Amor, Mr. Lovetts auto shop, the library, the yearly events, Home Coming and Kimly Trans Pretty Eyes.Well, with so many memories who remembers violence?Falcon Fever, Catch It !! School Name: Valley High: NCES School ID: 063531006011: State School ID: CA-3066670-3036456: District Name: Santa Ana Unified district information: NCES District ID: Look man, every school has their problems even the Mater Deis of the world. JVD. Orange County really grew when the 5 Interstate from San Diego, Santa Ana, and Las Angles opened in 1956 making it easy to go to Disneyland, Knotts Berry Farm, and The Angles Stadium. My good friends were Troy Wines, Juan Riviera, Jason Lansing, Manual, and hung around with twins, Lydia and Gloria, Lin and Yuen, and other people from dance team and band groups. Fighting, in those early innocent days was, in fact, really fun (at least for those of us who were any good at it). It's too bad about them discontinuing the Kangaroo Court, that was a blast. I miss all the ditching parties.Well theres always been violence but hopefully someday that changes.I gots to go. The shift was off equality for all to drug, money and greed The first black gangs developed in So Cal in 1940-50 in defense from white teenage gangs determined to attack and harass black youth. Thousands of dollars were made by gang member overnight. The Principal of this new school is a 1966(?) all three years. I loved reading your blog comments. In 2003 the SAVHS water polo team played against Western high school (my grandsons was a senior and played for Western) and Valley won in triple overtime, WOW, what a great game. 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. Dude all you people not only make Valley look like a piece of shit but the city of Santa Ana as well. Live Stream LIVE:. of students and parents agree that students at this school are athletic. It ranks 2020 out of 2666 schools in the state of CA, with enrollment of 0 students. Santa Ana Unified School District. It still looks the same except for the front office and a new paint job. 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. Falcons forever. The things we had to do to win that championship..GOOD TIMES.CARLOS Class of 04. Thinking back, the mix of students was awesome, lot of Asians, Mexicans, Samoans and a few whites. Underneath each topic is a place to read/post comments. Falcons Rule, Peace to the Class of 1998! How Valley High School performed nationally and statewide out of 17,843 nationally ranked schools and 1,603 schools ranked in California. Click here for documents and resources that may assist with determining how you would like to proceed with the AB 469 requirement for your senior. That scandal at Valley with the 3 counselors is mentioned and preserved for history numerous times there, for example. Hi SteveI graduated from SAV in 1974. This is not a reference to a popular song from the blaxploitation films of the '70s. Mr. Vincent. email chakoua@hotmail.com. It shows through a lot of these posts, too.Good luck to wherever Valley is now and all who will attend there. We had none of that. His classes help me a lot while I was stationed in Germany for three years, and Mr Stooker's photos of football games peaked my interest in photography. I had the BEST experience at Valley High School. I graduated in 1963 - all those comments about The Rendevous, Dick Dale, Little Corona, etc brought back many good memories. The Santa Ana Unified School District is committed to providing a working and learning environment free from discrimination, harassment, intimidation and bullying. Because states implement these tests differently, use caution when comparing this data to data from another state. 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