Central High School (Fresno, California)

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Public school

Central East High School

Central High School East Campus Front Sign

Location

East Campus: 3535 N Cornelia Ave Fresno, CA 93722

Information
Type| Public
Established| 1922
School district| Central Unified School District
Principal| Brad Edmons
Grades| 9-12
Color(s)|

* Orange, gray, and white

Mascot| Grizzlies
Website| https://chs.centralunified.org/

Central High School is a multi-campus high school located in Fresno, California. The first campus is known as the West Campus, erected in 1922. The second campus, called the East Campus, opened its doors to students in August 1996. Central High serves grades 9-12 and is part of the Central Unified School District.

Central Unified is currently constructing a new campus expected to open during the 2021-2022 school year.[2] The new high school will be named after the late Central Football Coach Justin Garza. Justin Garza High School will be a separate school from Central High School in Central Unified. [3]

For the 2021-2022 school year, it has been announced that the two-campuses will split and become separate high schools. Central East and Justin Garza will be based on school boundaries while students will be able to choose to attend Central High School (formerly West campus)

## History

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On March 1, 1922, the Central Union High School District was formed. Newly elected board members from the elementary schools had met earlier that year with Walter G. Martin, who would become the new principal. A piece of property on the corner of McKinley Ave. and Dickenson Ave. was purchased from the Charles Mutchler family, which operated a 120-acre farm and dairy at that location. In October of that same year, Central Union High School opened for its first term in two temporary buildings. It had four teachers, including principal W.G. Martin, who taught history. Ward R. Miles taught plane geometry, general science, biology and physical education, Maude Starbuck taught algebra, Latin and English, and Darlene McAllister taught Spanish, English, and physical education. Student enrollment was 70 students. By the end of the first school year, enrollment was close to 100 students. By 1923, construction of a permanent building began. It was considered to be the largest high school in California. It was a two-story brick and stucco building, containing approximately 20 classrooms, a library, offices, and a 750 seat-capacity auditorium. On November 27, 1923, the new Central Union High School building was formally dedicated and opened to the public. In honor of the occasion, the school board secured an invitation to the State Superintendent of Public Instruction, Will C. Wood, to deliver a short address at the dedication ceremony

Facing the near capacity situation at the West Campus, as well as the increase in enrollment in the following years, the Central Unified School Board approved the construction of another high school campus. The campus was built on 60 acres on the northwest corner of Dakota Ave. and Cornelia Ave. The campus officially welcomed its students during the 1996–1997 school year. Much controversy came from which students would attend which campus or if students would be divided and attend both schools. Originally all freshmen students were required to attend West Campus while sophomore, junior, and senior students had the option to go to East Campus, or stay at West campus. However, with the steady increase in freshmen students every year, the district decided to let freshman choose to go to either West Campus or East Campus. However, freshman attending East Campus must enroll in one of four of the career academies on Campus. Enrollment in either of the academies requires a four-year commitment to East Campus.

## Athletics

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Central is part of the CIF Central Section and competes in the Tri-River-Athletic-Conference (TRAC) in all sports with Buchanan, Clovis High School, Clovis East, Clovis North and Clovis West.

Central has won 102 League Championships, Tri-River-Athletic-Conference (34) North Seqouia League (34) Central Sequoia League (27) Fresno County League (7)

CIF Central Section Championships (34) Boys Basketball (1993, 1996, 2016, 2017 & 2018), Pep & Cheer (2014 - Cheer, 2017 - Cheer, 2018** 2019 - Pep, 2020 - Cheer & 2022 - Cheer), Football (2017, 2018, 2019 & 2024) Girls Golf (2014 & 2015), Track & Field (2008, 2017, & 2021), Softball (2012, 2013 & 2023), Baseball (1950 & 1964), Girls Tennis (1984), Boys Volleyball (2022) Girls Volleyball (2017), Boys Golf (2014), Boys Tennis (1992), Boys Soccer (2019 & 2020), Boys Cross Country (2019)

* Pep & Cheer both teams won titles in 2018

CIF Regional Championships (6) Girls Volleyball (2018 Northern California Regional - Open Division) & Football (2019 Northern California Regional Division I-AA), Girls Basketball (2023) (NorCal), Cheer (2022 & 2023)

CIF State Championships (4) 2019 Football CIF State Division I-AA (15-0 Season), 2020 CIF Division III State Wrestling Dual Championship, 2022 Boys Track & Field, 2023 CIF Division II Girls Basketball

California State Championships Boys Track and Field, 2021 Jeremiah Walker (2021) 400m

CIF Individual State Track & Field Champions 2022 - Boys 4x100, Jeremiah Walker 400 Meter Dash

Central Wrestling Individual Boys & Girls CIF State Champions Adrian Camposano (2013) at 106 pounds & Paige Morales (2022) at 106 Pounds (36-0) Season Record

Unified Sports (Special needs program) along with the Clovis Unified Schools has won TRAC in Soccer 2016, 2018 & 2021

Pep & Cheer National Championships (7 USA & 1 NCA), USA Cheer National Championships (2006, 2008, 2013, 2017 & 2020), USA Pep National Championships (2007 & 2009), NCA National Champions (2022)

## Notable alumni

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* Keith Hartwig (1971), former NFL wide receiver[4]
* Carter Hartwig (1975), former NFL defensive back[5]
* Courtney Griffin (1984), former NFL defensive back[6]
* Tom Goodwin (1986), former MLB outfielder and current coach for the Atlanta Braves[7]
* Marcus Walden (2006), former MLB pitcher[8]
* Jaylon Johnson (2017), All-pro cornerback for the Chicago Bears[9]
* Jeremiah Hunter (2020), wide receiver for the Washington Huskies[10]
* Cedric Coward (2021), basketball player for the Duke Blue Devils[11]
* Xavier Worthy (2021), wide receiver for the Kansas City Chiefs[12]

## References

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1. ^ U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Central East High School
2. ^ By. "Central Unified is getting a new high school. Here's what to expect". fresnobee. Retrieved July 9, 2019.
3. ^ "Central Unified to build new high school campus for growing student population". March 26, 2019.
4. ^ "Keith Hartwig Stats, Height, Weight, Position, Draft, College". Pro-Football-Reference.com.
5. ^ "Carter Hartwig Stats, Height, Weight, Position, Draft, College". Pro-Football-Reference.com.
6. ^ "Courtney Griffin Stats, Height, Weight, Position, Draft, College". Pro-Football-Reference.com.
7. ^ "Tom Goodwin Minor & Independent Leagues Statistics". Baseball-Reference.com.
8. ^ Bataller, David (June 6, 2014). "Good Sports: Marcus Walden". abc30.com. Retrieved March 26, 2018.
9. ^ "Jaylon Johnson Stats, Height, Weight, Position, Draft, College". Pro-Football-Reference.com.
10. ^ Le, Pitor (May 11, 2019). "Make it a triple: 2020 3* WR Jeremiah Hunter out of Fresno Commits to Cal". California Golden Blogs. Retrieved December 14, 2024.
11. ^ "Cedric Coward College Stats". College Basketball at Sports-Reference.com.
12. ^ "Xavier Worthy Stats, Height, Weight, Position, Draft, College". Pro-Football-Reference.com.

## External links

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* Central Unified School District official website
* Central High School Alumni Association

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