Eisenhower High School (Rialto, California)

Dwight D. Eisenhower High School (est. 1959), is located in Rialto, California on the corner of Baseline Avenue and Lilac Ave. The school is named for U.S. President Dwight D. Eisenhower.

Eisenhower High School is located in Rialto, California, which lies north of Interstate 10, between the cities of San Bernardino and Fontana. It is one of three comprehensive high schools in the Rialto Unified School District and serves a student population of approximately 2,200 in grades 9-12. Established in 1959, Eisenhower has served more than four generations of the community's members and prides itself on its outstanding programs.

Dwight D. Eisenhower High School has been awarded National Blue Ribbon School 1993 and California Distinguished School 1994

Alma Mater

Where desert sand and mountainsMeet beneath the western sky,'Tis there my heart foreverYearns for Eisenhower High.Our dear old Alma Mater,We owe our best to thee,'Tis here we spent our cherished years,We pledge our loyalty.

Fight Song

Fight you Eagles, fight for gloryFight with all your mightEver loyal true and faithfulTo the Green and WhiteRah! Rah! Rah!Never failing bravely playingRaise your colors highWe are proud of you and trueTo Eisenhower High!

Notable Graduates

* Alex Acker, NBA player
* Brandie Burton, LPGA golfer
* Ted Chronopolous, Major League Soccer player
* Jeff Conine, current MLB player
* Kirk Fogg, actor/singer
* Clarence Gilyard, actor ("Matlock" and "Walker, Texas Ranger")
* Ronnie Lott, NFL Hall of Fame
*Irven Rager, Track and field star of the 1960's, father of Scott Rager of the band Tea Leaf Green
* Courtney Randall, running back for University of Nevada
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* John Singleton, film director, screenwriter, producer
* Nick Theodorou, former professional baseball player; member of 2004 Greece Olympic Baseball Team
* Lisa Marie Varon, professional wrestler
* Jesse Wagner, lead vocals/guitar of The Aggrolites.
* Ryan Clady, a 2004 graduate, is the starting left tackle for the Denver Broncos of the National Football League, and was their 1st Round Draft Choice in the 2008 NFL Draft.
*Kenny Clark Russell, lead singer in Cromwell.
*Sam Scott , Founder,Singer,Writer,Keyboardist in ALLIES.
*Randy Thomas, Founder,Singer,Writer,Guitarist,Producer in ALLIES
*Garrett Palmer, 4 year starting kicker for San Diego State University, 2003 Graduate
*Victor Butler, a 2005 graduate, senior at Oregon State and starting Defensive End. Wears jersey number 90.

School Colors and Mascot

The School Colors for Eisenhower High School are Kelly Green, Gold and White. Their mascot is the Golden Eagle.

Clubs and Programs

Eisenhower High School boasts several on-campus clubs and after-school programs, including the Future Business Leaders of America (FBLA), Key Club (community-service based), Alive Club (religious-based), Journalism, Internship, and a Job Site Training course.

The school is also home to a Fine Arts program consisting of four Fine Art clubs: Band, Choir, Dance, and Drama Production.

There are five Band classes: Orchestra (string ensemble), Intermediate Band, Wind Ensemble (advanced band), Marching Band, and Jazz Band. Marching Band is held after school in the Fall semester, while Jazz Band is held after school during the Winter semester.

There are also three Choirs: Ikeapella (beginning choir), Ikettes (female group), and Madrigals (advanced choir). The Madrigal group is the only high-school level show choir in Rialto.

Demographics

External links

* [http://www.rialto.k12.ca.us/Eisenhower/ Official website]