I have done well for myself and I grew up in SA and graduated from SAV. Anyone remember Freddie Williams, Janette Williams, Sophia Price, Sonya Lacey, Kris Thomas and Keisha McGill well those were my girlz. Anyone remember when a car almost came through the wall at Diamond? Also why were you the punter, I never seen anyone kick punts backwards. Susan Hatfield was the real McCoy!Godinez. It's been almost 40 years 07 will be 40 since I have had any ANY interaction with anyone about Valley High. Mr. Kirwan was a turkey. A graduate holds up his diploma in celebration during Santa Ana Valley High School's 2022 commencement ceremony at the Santa Ana Public Schools Sports Complex on June 2, 2022. !Or fresh baked cookies at Valley Villa? My family still lives there so I still see many people from Valley. If you are a new student to Valley High School please click here. Especially comparing what was then a just-beginning blend of socioeconomic-geographic-international-cultural origins, hormone-driven assertiveness, and ethnic juice with what is now.The essential difference between us then and what exists now, I suppose, is the caliber of weapons. That's right keep it that way. I STARTED VALLEY RIGHT WEN THEY STARTED THAT BLOCK SCHEDULE. I did get punched in the eye walking home from Rec Night once, but that was just because Ronelle K. could not stand that I was a better athlete than her, and had to get her boys to jump me. I hope that you've moved on from your bad experience. and who are there rivals if any? I also fell in love for the first time at this wonderful school. Now for those of you wondering who I am. These counts and percentages of students and teachers are from data reported by schools to the government. Lots of speculation about VHS closing for good is out there. But hard ball is played at all time in life wrong places at the wrong tmes, wrong friends. I keep in touch with a few of my friends who also attended Valley and we always remember the good times. Juice i miss you too and your carnal Grizzly. 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. )And oh, Steve, what a trip finding this blog. Well turns out it belonged to an old classmate of mine named John Uribe. I still kick in the hood. Class of 1966. I WENT THERE FOR ABOUT A YEAR 91" AND SEEN SO MANY THING HAPPEN. I graduated in 2000, sometimes I wish I was still in school, there are many things we take for granted and school is one of them. Get one-on-one help building your admissions strategy from CollegeAdvisor's team of over 400+ Admissions Experts. Niche requires Javascript to work correctly. A number of them became lawyers and doctors. (collectively referred to as the Directory), contain information about California schools, districts, and I would see him sometimes at Immaculate Heart. My high school days were the best of my life! I'm a short little asian girl that was in band. I knew some of the homies but they all respected me because I was making something of myself. I graduated in the class of 66. Thank you all for some great entertainment! My friends will probably laugh at my post, but it's all good.-Bonoscbono@sbcglobal.net. K.L.A.N*TRIX*. It still looks the same except for the front office and a new paint job. There were drive-by's everyday in my barrio, yea South Sullivan St. there were always cops cruising down Sullivan. all three years. I graduated from SAVHS in 1984. Go Falcons!!! He was an aspiring actor and went to a lot of on-set tv show tapings. Rest In Peace CHATO. Billy Mills. Friday night football games were a blast. 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! Member Chatter ; Member discussions by topic ; In Memory ; Hey Steve,I went to Valley from 86 to 90, except for my junior year I went to Saddleback whick sucked so I returned to Valley my senior year. i now live in fullerton and when i go visit my friends i sure dont regret getting outta that area. Still plays sax around the world. Ken & I graduated in '63. I remembered the joke I pulled on Mrs. Rhone giving her a weed on valentines day. I grew up on Lowell St. and went by there and it is in bad shape too. The discussion is lively and has juicy gossip and talk of trying to fly a new school bond so taxpayers can pick up the tab of what looks to be exceptionally wide-spread incompetence in SAUSD management: http://o-juice.blogspot.com/2007/03/asleep-at-wheel.html If you find this little guide helpful, please feel free to forward it around. Not to sound cocky but Valley has had the best Chamber Singers and Boys Varsity Basketball programs in the city. 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. My name is Ava Glasco AKA Ava Leedy. They have the opportunity to get an education and they have to go and act like animals shooting each other trying to cause fear. The Santa Ana Valley High School Class of 1962 is celebrating our 45th Reunion in August and many friends from the classes of '61 and '63 are also joining us this year. I'm not even sure why you wrote it? Which led me to me grabing my crotch instead of bowing at the end lol (did not go over too well with school officials or parents)But my memories are not of gangs drugs or violence, just good times at VHS, Steve,I attended VHS in 78-81. Need to speak with someone who can help you with general matters? Hey Steve. Puede solicitar una copia de los Procedimientos uniformes de quejas, las polticas de no discriminacin, las polticas de acoso sexual de SMJUHSD . Im Hector from the class of '06 and the last class from the original Valley High School. We used to play football in your front yard.4. Scholarships can help families afford K-12 private schools. We moved to Mc Fadden St (which was Fairview St back then) in Santa Ana. I was in the band and would have to say that some of my best memories to this date hapenned while in band class or at an event. Many U.S. higher educational institutions grant credits or advanced placement based on student performance on AP exams. WOW I DID NOT KNOW THAT I HAVE NOT BEEN AROUN FOR A WHILE. I WILL ALWAYS REMEMBER YOU! sad man get a life people, more to life then the old hood. SO YOU REMEMBER DA BOYZ? PLEASE LET ME KNOW PLEASE. of students and parents agree that clubs and organizations get the funding they need. 8,411 were here. Not long ago I drove by the (old?) i need info on any past or future reunions. It's too bad about them discontinuing the Kangaroo Court, that was a blast. I remember Mr. Boggie and how he swam my nickname for him was (shamu). Hispanic turf gangs firmly entrenched in its less affluent areas of Orange County. I went to Smedley Junior High (or Smelly due to all the cows) and SA Valley High 1964-67. I keep in touch with a few people from Valley back in the day like Norman Moss. Welcome to Valley High School, Home of the Falcons! Having issues with view your schedule? HEY STEVE.I WENT TO SAV 2000-2004 AND I CAN HONESTLY SAY THAT A LOT HAS CHANGED! PH: 805-922-1305 Pre-enrollment Links for parents/ Enlaces de preinscripcin para padres. I think they're trying really hard to continue to change that. Fools like you talking about incidents that didn't happen or your alleged accounts of what you thought happend. Used to be a little store down the street. It's just a fase in life and it's up to that person to do what he think is right. FYIYes,there where also some great fights. It was a great school. I think LIL BLACKY DUK said he went to Santa Ana not Valley. Fighting, in those early innocent days was, in fact, really fun (at least for those of us who were any good at it). I could go on for days. Things were simple and not to bad before 1965. i was raised on 1917 South Sullivan St. Hi everyone I have a question I just moved from San luis Obispo to Oceano and I have noticed a number of gang tags all sayin "O13" or "Oceano 13" even one on my the other side of my fence in my backyard but anyways are they really something I should worry about? i lived on Sullivan St. This little town population 5,000 with orange groves and avocado trees reminds me of the young growing days of Santa Ana. Try the My Fit Custom College Ranking to build a list of schools personalized for you. 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? TV was all about Ozzie and Harriet and Leave it to Beaver and when you consider we had no computers, no fax, no calculators, no digital anything, about 7 TV stations, and--God Help Us--Paris Hilton only meant the hotel. The list below is a sample of available courses at this school. I haven't been home in 16 years. Give good old Wikipedia a great new look I, too, remember the knifing murder at Carr (I believe I was in 7th or 8th grade when it happened) and it occurred early during the school day and many classrooms were locked down while the police combed the campus for suspects.Given all of that, these incidents were isolated from the general student body and limited to those involved in the gangs (F-Troop, United Browns, Delhi are the ones I remember offhand). Past: In the upper right hand corner, Art Pedroza has put a menu item called SAUSD Corruption? . Experts advise college-minded students to stay focused through the end of the school year. When i run into people these days, the one thing we always say is "we're lucky to be alive". Some of you I remember, some I've heard of or about. Valley High School partners with our SAUSD Career and Technical Education Department and the non-profit organization, High School Inc. to provide opportunities including work-based learning, industry certification, mentorships, internships, competitions, and much more. People change, some become s**T talkers and some think they're way too good for some reason. GO COACH YORK N COACH K!!!!! Hey, I graduated 2002 and I had a really good experience. Look man, every school has their problems even the Mater Deis of the world. of students and parents agree that students at this school are athletic. Hey SteveI left Orange County (Santana) in 1996. I went to Newport Harbor Hi then Corona Del Mar Hi. THEY STARTED OUT AS A PARTY CREW AND THEN A GANG. I was part of some which made my time Valley interesting. SOMEONE GIVE ME THE 411 ON THE REUNION AT futivalluv@cox.net PEACE!!! Occasionally there were some "herbal supplements" shared amongst us followed by a stop to a donut shop down the street. Come and see!Michael Mossc/o '75Counselor, SAVHS. I graduated in 1963 - all those comments about The Rendevous, Dick Dale, Little Corona, etc brought back many good memories. Think about that when trying to judge a book by its cover. hey im astudent from santa ana high school an iwas in gangs to. We Want To Know What You Think! HI Steve,, I attended SAVHS from 1962-1964. From what I've seen so far, many things have changed. So many but some will always stay with my memory until death. 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. He was cool dude, wow, whoever doubted Valley was a thug school just look at the above comments. ?Or who doesnt remember those pep rallies and cutie cheerleaders jumping all over in front of the cafeteria while Mr. Espinoza watched for the troublemakers?Or what about our basquetball teams slam dunks going all the way the championship games?? / KCAL News. Source: http://www.lincolnnet.net/users/lrttrapp/block/gangs101.htm. 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. dave miller,or Duke.I had a girlfriend named Heather Lang, i would love to know what ever happened to her. lives back east.In answer to your query, Ms. Ortiz, Norman Moss and the boys are still around. The school had very little violence and I had it was a great experience. Remember the band, 'Sexual Chocolate'? But life was great then and now. I am looking for a yearbook From that year. Remembering that and all the goodtimes at Valley made me go on the net and search for more. Valley High School 2022 Rankings Valley High School is ranked #9,702 in the National. 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. Ruth, rvx10@aol.com, Steve,I just wanted to share a story with you. I GUESS YOU CAN SAY I WAS ONE OF THE MANY CAUSING GANG PROBLEMS IN SCHOOL BUT I OFTEN DID NOT GO TO SHOOL. I loved being at Valley. Stay Mighty fellow Falcons. Just minor fights and what not but I believe that the things that happen at Valley, happen at any other school. I had a blast!Lee Moyer Allton '77'. There was some fights and incidents but it was pretty typical of the city itself. The report listed 42 separate crime categories, but just to name a few were categories that include alcohol, conspiracy, contributing to minors, counterfeiting, court order violations, curfew violations, domestic abuse, fraud, narcotic possession, narcotic use, probation violation-adult, probation violation-juvenile, receiving stolen property, reimprisonment of parolee, school, status offenses, suspicious circumstance, theft, traffic, trespassing, gang assaults carjacking, and rape. I lived and worked in Orange County until 2006. The SMJUHSD does not discriminate in any employment practice, education program, or educational activity on the basis and/or association with a person or group with one or more of these actual or perceived characteristics of age, ancestry, color, disability, ethnicity, ethnic group identifications, gender, gender identity, gender expression, genetic information, marital, family or parental status, medical condition, military or veteran status, nationality, national origin, immigration status, political affiliation, pregnancy and related conditions, race, religion, retaliation, sex (including sexual harassment), sexual orientation, or any other basis prohibited by California state and federal nondiscrimination laws respectively. Hey Bono,Hey man I remember you. 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 haven't been in Santa Ana for 30 years. Wow, you really made me remember all the fun. I remember one time when I was in the 4th grade attending Lowell elementary. LITTLE BY LITTLE, THEY STARTED MOVING OUT FRO THE AREA. During that time there was a lot of drug use going on, especially marijuana smokers. Or who doesnt remember those first-day green class schedules waiting for you to start a new year fresh?? February 17 @ 3:15p. Graduated in class of '91. Hi SteveI graduated from SAV in 1974. AND TO TOP IT OFF U CANT EVEN SPELL. There was one kid in our neighborhood, name was Eddie (RIP) from Pomona, he said people donot fight hand to hand anymore, they just shot-shot to kill. Hope all is going good with them all. It's allway going to be rough for us Hispanics everywhere. Steve,I graduated in 1996. I loved reading your blog comments. By 5th period I was stretching for waterpolo practice. Leave me an email!Now heres a tale from 75.Lenny E.,Dave T. 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