Washington High School (Fremont, California) facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Washington High School |
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38442 Fremont Boulevard
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94536
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| Type | Public high school |
| Motto | "Educate, Challenge, and Inspire" |
| Established | August 25, 1891 |
| School district | Fremont Unified School District |
| CEEB code | 050972 |
| Principal | Bob Moran |
| Grades | 9–12 |
| Enrollment | 1,931 (2022-23) |
| Campus size | 20 acres (8.1 ha) |
| Campus type | Suburban |
| Color(s) | Orange and black |
| Nickname | Huskies |
| Newspaper | The Hatchet |
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Washington Union High School
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 Location in San Francisco Bay Area
Location in California
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| Area | 4.6 acres (1.9 ha) |
| Built | 1935 |
| Architect | Meyers, Henry H. |
| Architectural style | Late 19th And 20th Century Revivals |
| NRHP reference No. | 81000145 |
| Added to NRHP | October 5, 1981 |
Washington High School (often called WHS) is the oldest public high school in Fremont, California. It opened its doors in 1893. This school is part of the Fremont Unified School District. It helps students prepare for college and future careers.
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Who Goes to Washington High?
Washington High School is a diverse place. Many students from different backgrounds learn together here. For the 2021–2022 school year, there were 1,939 students.
Here is a look at the student population:
- 43.0% Asian students
- 23.8% Hispanic or Latino students
- 16.6% White students
- 6.9% Filipino students
- 4.8% Students of two or more races
- 3.7% African American students
- 0.7% Pacific Islander students
- 0.4% American Indian or Alaska Native students
Get Involved: Activities and Sports
Sports Teams and Athletics
Washington High School has many sports teams. They compete in the Mission Valley Athletic League (MVAL). Students can join teams in the fall, winter, and spring.
- Fall Sports: Cross country, American football, gymnastics, girls' tennis, girls' volleyball, and water polo.
- Winter Sports: basketball, soccer, and wrestling.
- Spring Sports: badminton, baseball, softball, golf, lacrosse, swimming, track and field, powderpuff, boys' volleyball, and boys' tennis.
- Year-Round: Cheerleading is active all year.
The school also has a large stadium. It is called Tak Fudenna Stadium. This stadium is used by all five high schools in Fremont for sports events.
Student News and Books
Students at Washington High School create their own publications. These help share news and creative writing.
- The Hatchet is the student newspaper. It comes out once a month. In 2011, it won a "Best of the West" award.
- The school yearbook is called the Washingtonian. It captures memories from each school year.
- The Scrivener is a literary magazine. It shares stories and poems written by students. It is published once a year by The Scrivener Society club.
Student Clubs and Organizations
There are many clubs at Washington High School. They cover a wide range of interests. Here are some examples from 2022-2023:
- Computer Science Club
- Photography Club
- Mechanical Keyboard Club
- Mock Trial
- Model United Nations
- Gaming Club
- Physics Society
- National Honors Society
- Engineering Club
- Cubing Club
- Painters Club
- Taal Club
- DECA
- Speech and Debate
- Robotics Club
- Quiz Bowl
- Vietnamese Student Union
- Black Student Union
- Filipino Student Union
- Film Club
- Infinite Career
- Liver Cancer Club
- MedLife
Famous People from Washington High
Many talented people have attended or worked at Washington High School. They have gone on to achieve great things in sports and other fields.
- Steve Barnett: A former professional football player in the NFL.
- John Doyle: A professional soccer player and coach.
- Dennis Eckersley: A famous professional baseball pitcher in MLB.
- Mikh McKinney: A professional basketball player.
- Lee Murchison: A former NFL player.
- Bill Walsh: He was a football coach at Washington High School from 1957 to 1959. He later became a very successful NFL coach.
- Lyle West: A former professional football player (safety) in the NFL.
- Robin Williams: A well-known author.
- John Woodcock: A former professional football player (defensive lineman) in the NFL.
- DeAndre Carter: An NFL player who plays as a wide receiver and return specialist.
- Steven Kwan: An MLB outfielder for the Cleveland Guardians.
