Compton Senior High School, class of 1973. Reached a globalaudience of over 300 million people speaking more than 20 languages. Michael C. Richardson was drafted in the 2nd round by the Chicago Bears in 1983 as a Defensive Cornerback. Deborah Spottsville was the founding President and founding member of the Compton High School Alumni Association (CHSAA), a non-profit corporation. In 1969 he received a full scholarship to Cal Poly Pomona and played basketball for three years. No live or upcoming events currently scheduled, 2023 NFHS Network LLC NFHS Network is part of the CBS Sports Digital Network. Or write about sports? All athletes must have an up-to-date VHSL physical (dated May 1, 2022 or later) on file with the school in order to participate in tryouts for any 2022-2023 RTMS sports team. He played for the Browns from 64 to 66. He played college football at Utah State University and was drafted in the sixth round of the 1986 NFL Draft by the New York Giants as a Wide Receiver. Compton Senior High School class of 1969. In 1998, he became the Fire Chief and Assistant Director of Disaster Emergency Services for the City of Pasadena, CA. Over the years, the original music to C-Mambo was lost; the band director at that time wrote a different version of C-Mambo. In October of 2015, Dr. Thomas was kind enough to write down the original version of his C-Mambo music for all of the instruments and presented it to the then-current Compton High band director. College Football News (CFN) All Sophomore Defensive Team in 09, Ted Hendricks Award for Best Defensive Lineman. The Measure Y bond monies earmarked for that project were subsequently depleted in overages at other PUSD sites. All-Coast League First Team 64 basketball. In the 70s, Tony became a staff musician for 20th Century Fox Studios doing numerous T.V. The 20072008 Varsity Football team was co-league champions. Once pitched a no hitter in class AAA NBL Minor League. His Tarbabes won 53 straight games and were crowned CIF-SS Champions in 1951 and 1952 and lost in the finals in 1953. Coach Armstrongs record of 66 consecutive wins is still a CIF State record. Michigan High School Athletic Association 1661 Ramblewood Drive, East Lansing, MI 48823 Office 517-332-5046 Fax 517-332-4071 info@mhsaa.com At Compton High he was an All Moore League Performer in Football in 77, 78, & 79. Do you have a sports website? Tommy Thompson had 10,385 passing yards over his career. Dr. Andrew began his education career in 1979 as a kindergarten through sixth grade teacher and later an elementary, middle and high school principal in Claremont Unified School District. Main Number 331-228-3100; Attendance Line 331-228-3100; Fax Number . During construction, the main offices and high school classes are using the former Allendale Elementary school campus (1135 S. Euclid Avenue). National High School Player of the Year 69. Ed was selected to the Pac 10 All-Conference Football Team in 94 & 95 as a Wide Receiver. Welcome to the 2022-2023 Thompson Football page! Do you have a sports website? Blair High School is a public high school in Pasadena, California, a part of the Pasadena Unified School District (PUSD). In 1969, Blair's football team, led by Coach Pete Yoder, went 13-0 and captured the school's only Southern Section Football Championship. This award is symbolic of significant contributions to interscholastic athletics or who had a long and outstanding record of service to athletics in their community. NFHS Network is part of the CBS Sports Digital Network. Compton High School class of 1979. Smith finished 2nd in the Broad Jump and 2nd in the 400 meters at the CIF Southern Section Track Finals in 1964. ALACHUA, Fla. (WCJB) -It was a day of celebration at Santa Fe High School, as football player Blake Thompson signed his National Letter of Intent. Blair offers a variety of other sports as including soccer, track, swimming, softball, cross-country, volleyball, water polo and tennis. Graduated from Compton Senior High School, class of 1964. Just a year after the WNBA started, Violet Palmer joined the NBAas its first female referee. Played Varsity Basketball, Track, and Football at Compton High School. After a brief career with the Cowboys, Ed joined the Edmonton Eskimos of the Canadian Football League (CFL) where he played 18 seasons. Member of the National Football League Pittsburgh Steelers famous Steel Curtain. The parents and community also advocated strongly for the smaller, more manageable size of the campus, the then 7th12th configuration (now 612) which allows for longer buy-in time for families and the fact that Blair is authorized to offer the IB Diploma Programme in addition to the Middle Year's Programme. Marian, who was white and integrated the school, stated, I would only hire those teachers who loved children and who were great teachers. California State Athletic Directors Distinguished Service Award,1998. Ulis set a National High School Prep Record in the 440 yard dash of 46.1 at age 17 and nearly won the 1960 Olympics 400 meter race championship before losing to Otis Davis. Cousin of NFL great Marvin Fleming. Ronald Lawrence Woods was signed by the Pittsburgh Pirates as an amateur free agent in 1961. Compton Senior High School, class of 1965. In his 16 out of 18 seasons with the Dodgers, he helped lead the Dodgers to six World Series, helping them win championships in 1955 and 1959. All-Pac 8 First Team. Deborah also worked in the entertainment industry as an actress/background artist (extra) in the late 1970s, early 1980s, appearing in various television shows and movies including Whats Happening, Good Times, JoJo Dancer, Your Life is Calling to name a few. The New Orleans Saints won their first game in franchise history when Walter Flea Roberts scored three touchdowns in a 31-24 win against the Philadelphia Eagles on Nov. 5, 1967,running 91 yards for a touchdown on the opening kickoff. Solomon was a Super Bowl Champion in his very first year with the Giants. He has been a featured guest on other artist recordings including India Ari, Marcus Miller, Natalie Cole, Bonnie Raitt, Solomon Burke ,Amy Grant, and Willie Nelson. Tony Drakes recording credits include Marilyn McCoo and Billy Davis Jr, James Brown, Gloria Lynn, Little Esther Phillips, Aretha Franklin, The Crusaders, Jimmy Witherspoon, Tina Turner, Barry White, The Sylvers, Ray Charles, Nancy Wilson and Etta James. Joe was named to the All Coast League First Team in 1962 & 1963. degree in Recreation and Public Administration from California State University Dominguez Hills and a Certification in Transportation Transit/Paratransit Management from Pepperdine Universitys Graziadio School of Business and Management. The team featured future pros James McAlister, Kermit Alexander, Charles Phillips and Division I stars Forrie Martin and Eugene Jones. Drafted by the Seattle Pilots of Major League Baseball. Compton Senior High School class of 1965. He was drafted by the Pittsburgh Steelers, the 21st pick in the first round of the draft. Inducted into the Pac 8 Hall of Fame from the University of Washington. He was responsible for managing the U.S. Fire Administration and the programs and training activities at the National Emergency Training Center. All-Coast League First Team Football in 64 as a right cornerback His family moved to Watts, Ca. Deborah holds a Bachelor of Science, Business Administration degree (University of Redlands, 1981), Master of Business Administration degree with a Finance emphasis (National University, 1992), and a Juris Doctorate degree (University of West Los Angeles School of Law, 2000). Member Board of Directors of the Associated Pomona Teachers and the California Teachers Association State Council. Or write about sports? Keith appeared on the television show The White Shadow in 1980. Director of Intergovernmental Affairs for former Chicago Mayor Harold Washington. STUDENTS STUDENTS SAC Scholar-Athlete Captains Clinics College Prep . Compton Senior High School class of 1973. All-Pac 8 Conference. We have tools . George A. Selleck, Ph.D., M.Div., M.A., is a member of the 2010 Pac-12 Mens Basketball Hall of Honor. Compton Senior High School, class of 1966. Hollyfield played one season at Compton Junior College, averaged 22 points and earned California JC All-State honors. Tryouts for the 22-23 football team are scheduled to begin after school on Thursday, August 11, 2022. He was an All Coast League First Team as a running back 64,65. Tommy Thompson was born in Hutchinson, KS. Ed Hervey played in the National Football League (NFL) and the Canadian Football League (CFL). He graduated with honors from Los Angeles State College with a major in Physical Education. Get info about his position, age, height, weight, college, draft, and more on Pro-football-reference.com. Use without license or authorization is expressly prohibited. GALENA PARK (SCR) HOME. NCAA Division II National Champion in 1985 and 1986 with Cal Poly Pomona. Compton Senior High School class of 1961. Dr. Selleck is the founder/co-founder of three non-profit organizations, most recently Leading2Play designed to improve the youth sports experience for young people throughout the U.S. and beyond. UCLA got the rebound, and scored and the Bruins wound up winning by two points. Taylor accepted a full basketball scholarship to California State University Long Beach and played for the legendary coach Jerry Tarkanian. The end of his visit was recorded and placed on social media. He is a lifetime member of the NAACP. He was named to the National League (NL) All-Star roster eight times and was the NL Most Valuable Player (MVP) runner-up in 1955 to teammate Roy Campanella by the Baseball Writers Association of America. All American at the University of Utah and the first African American Associated Student Body President in the Universitys history. Aaron Wade was the first black official in the former American Football League (AFL) and the second black official in the National Football League (NFL). Cole is the co-founder and president of the Robin Cole Foundation.Named to California Interscholastic Federation (CIF) All-CIF football team in 72 & 73. He officially retired from professional football in 1971. Ron attended Compton Community Junior College and help lead the Tartars to the California State Junior College Championship going 33-0 in his very first year. He and his band performed at the Class of 1973s 20-year reunion. LINCOLN, Neb. DeRozan was an NBA All-Star in 2018 for the fourth time in five years. Solomon Miller played in the National Football League for the New York Giants and Tampa Bay Buccaneers. Awarded Senior Associate by the California School Leadership Academy (2004). Under Deborahs leadership, the CHSAA awarded over $17,000 in scholarships to Compton High School seniors and it organized the annual all-classes alumni picnics and coordinated alumni Homecoming week activities which included visiting classrooms to talk with students about pride in themselves, the school and community; participation in the homecoming pep rallies, alumni tailgate parties and pre-game shows. He was also the NCAA champion in 1963 and tied for first in 1964. Named to the Parade Magazine High School All-American First Team in 61. He furthered his education at the University of New Mexico where he became an All American and the first person to be a first round draft pick out of the University. The District operates 12 schools serving 7,600 students in parts of Campbell, Los Gatos, Monte Sereno, San Jose, Santa Clara, and Saratoga California. Compton Senior High School, class of 1952. After graduation from Compton HS, Harvey accepted a full basketball scholarship to the University of Southern California where he played from 65 68. Thompson Middle School. Dr. Andrew taught in the National Association Leadership Educational Administration Program for the Santa Clara County Office of Education and was named a finalist for National Association of School Superintendents (NASS) Superintendent of the Year (2017). Participated in the 2013 Senior Bowl Game. Set the small college, Cal Poly and NCAA record with a 74 jump in 1973. Snider later appeared in various television shows and movies playing himself and other roles. Upon completion of his undergraduate degree from Cal, Mr. Jacobs entered Law School and after graduating and passing the Bar, he began practicing law. The storied season was highlighted with the Viking's 2827 victory over La Puente's Bishop Amatled by future USC greats - Pat Haden and J.K. McKay, in a 4-A Division final at Mount San Antonio College. In 1951, Marian Wagstaff, Principal at Willowbrook Junior High School in Compton, offered him the opportunity to do his student teaching at her school. THOMPSON MIDDLE SCHOOL 2023 FOOTBALL SCHEDULE Date Location Opponent 7th Grade home games start at 5:15 PM. In 2004, Chief Mitchell retired from the City of Pasadena, California, after 33 years in the fire service. An original member of the team, Ron was a starter in the first game of the franchise history and scored the teams first two points. Middle School Boys Football. First Team All CIF.
In athletics, Blair has historically had a very competitive basketball program, with the 20072008 Varsity girls team being named League Champions. The final score was 57-55, and the Bruins went on to win their fourth consecutive NCAA title a week later at the Houston Astrodome when they beat Villanova. Keith worked as the Assistant Director for Senior Citizen Programs at the Dollarhide Center in Compton, California for 22 years retiring in 2003 before becoming a Supervisor of Guest Services at the Los Angeles Staples Center, home to the Kings, NBA Los Angeles Lakers, Clippers, and WNBA Sparks organizations. Blair also has an SRLA (Students Run LA) program. He received his Doctorate in Education from Lawrence University. The first Mexican American and youngest Latino school chief ever hired by the Rialto Unified School District (Rialto USD). You will need to have t-shirt, shorts, and tennis shoes. Member of the United States 2014 World Cup and the 2016 Summer Olympics team. Upon graduating from CHS, Solomon received a Football Scholarship from Utah State University Solomon was named All-Conference First Team in 85 & 86 as a Wide Receiver. Solomon played Varsity Football at Compton High School as a wide receiver in 80, 81, 82 and was on the Varsity Track Team. Selected to the 1972-1973 Southwest Conference First Team as a senior, Richardsons team won their conference for only the second time in school history. He was also invited to play in the 2008 Jordan Brand Classic at Madison Square Garden and the Nike Hoop Summit, where he scored a team-high 17 points. Copyright 2002-2023 Blackboard, Inc. All rights reserved. After a successful collegiate basketball career at Texas Tech, Ron was among the first players drafted in Europe by what was originally called the International Basketball Association where he played professionally. Competed in the 1968 Olympic high jump in Mexico City as a high school senior while leading his Compton High basketball team to an undefeated season and National Title. The ball went in and came out. Jose Slaughter was inducted into the University of Portland Hall of Fame in 1991 as the all time leading scorer in university history. Helped lead CHS to the CIF Major Division Basketball Playoffs in 64 & 65. She also played flute in the marching band from 1970 to 1972. The Alabaster City Board of Education does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, disability or age in any of its programs and activities and provides equal access to the Boy Scouts and other designated youth groups. August 15,1916 Hewas among five Compton High alumni that played in an NFL Super Bowl honored by the Board of Education in 2015 in a ceremony at Compton Senior High School. Fagans built the CIF Southern Section into one of the countrys largest and most powerful high school athletic associations. Jose played professional basketball in the Philippines, WBL and the USBL. Compton Senior High School, class of 1928. Chief Mitchell has an Associate of Science Degree in Fire Science from Long Beach City College; a Bachelor Degree in Public Administration from the University of San Francisco; and a Master of Public Administration Degree from California State University at Northridge. He was the franchise icon from 2009 until 2018 when he was traded to the San Antonio Spurs. Blair's Middle School offers a variety of sports as part of the after-school LEARNS program with competitive teams in basketball, soccer and flag football. Teamed with Joseph Barbera in 1937at Metro-Goldwyn-Mayertelevision animation studio toproduce Tom and Jerry cartoons. Question, Comment, Feedback, or Correction? Drafted by the Green Bay Packers in the first round of the 2013 NFL Draft playing for four seasons. It is the purpose of the Compton High School Hall 0f Fame to honor those who have combined the highest levels of individual and collective achievement with the ethics and values that are deeply rooted in Compton Highs global mission. You will need to have t-shirt, shorts, and tennis shoes. Dr. Timothy Wright served as President William Clintons first Director of Domestic Policy and in various capacities in the administrations of Presidents Clinton, George H. Bush and George W. Bush, as well as Chief of Staff for U.S. Representative for Illinoiss 1st congressional district Bobby L. Rush, Special Counsel. She then went on to officiate eight additional NBA playoff games over the remainder of her tenure in the league. Minot State competes in the Northern Sun Intercollegiate Conference and finished 1-10 last season. Keith Lee received a B.A. He earned a masters in educational psychology at Stanford, a masters in theology at Princeton, and a doctorate in counseling psychology. Played two years. Won both the NCAA Division II and Division I High Jump Championship in 1971 and 1973. Frequently Asked Questions about the NFL and Football, Pro-Football-Reference.com Blog and Articles, Subscribe to Stathead Football: Get your first month FREE. Blair offers the International Baccalaureate (IB) Middle Years Programme and the IB Diploma Programme. September 14 @ Oak Mountain 5:15 Oak Mt. The school's two "co-principals" were replaced with a single principal, Rich Boccia (an administrative official with the Pasadena Unified School District, and district employee since 1980), who had been principal at South Pasadena Middle School. California Interscholastic Federation (CIF) Southern Section Long Jump Champion 57. All Pac 10 Conference First Team performer as Defensive Cornerback in 1982 and 1983. California State University Los Angeles Hall of Fame, Texas Tech University where he averaged 13.3 points a game to go along with 9.2. Dr. Michael Hopwood has served as Student Body President and President of the Compton Unified School District Board of Trustees. Volunteer Help the coach manage this team. National Basketball Association (NBA) and the Womens National Basketball Association (WNBA). The track team has also been quite successful. In 2017, Blair also added the IB career-related Programme, as part of Blair's Health Careers Academy. The following year, Bishop Amat beat Blair in the final. The three-floor classroom building will have 23 classrooms, an expanded office area, a remodeled library, a new main entrance and a new track and athletic field. George passed for the winning shot at the buzzer in the first game and scored three baskets his next game as his team went on to win the CIF State Championship with a record of 27-8. He was a member of the New York Jets in 88 Baltimore Colts, and Washington Redskins. $('span#sw-emailmask-12347').replaceWith('');
Hawaii Chiefs Basketball Club from 1975-1980 . Named to the Rivals.com All Pac 10 Freshman Team. 6:00 PM. In 1959 he played in the NBA All-Star Game. Vestavia Hills, AL. A member of the 1964 U.S. Olympic gold medal 1,600-meter relay team as the United States 4400 meter team set a new World Record. Asst. Compton Senior High School Hall of Fame 2018. He played all or part of six seasons in Major League Baseball from 196974, primarily as an outfielder. Boxing Promoter for the Inglewood Forum. Named to the All-Pac 8 Conference Team starring in the backcourt alongside Los Angeles Laker great Gail Goodrich to form one of the most dynamic duos at the guard position in collegiate basketball history. Upon graduation from Compton high, Walt received a football scholarship to San Jose State University andreceived his College Degree in 64. Tony was signed with A&M Records as a staff musician and recorded and toured with Herb Alpert, Merry Clayton, Cheech and Chong, and many others. Judge for the Superior Court of Los Angeles County in California. Compton Senior High School, class of 1973. They compete for the first time as an 8-man team after 51 years of competing as an 11-man team. Dwight Taylor was a playground legend on the courts of Compton and Los Angeles. Won the National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) Basketball Championship in the 1964-1965 seasons. Join our linker program. Tommy Thompson was born on August 15, 1916. About; Football Schedule; Coaches; Football Parent Information 2023 . Watch Later. The 6ft-10 inch Ron Richardson played varsity basketball his senior year 1969 at Compton High under Hall of Fame coach, William Bill Armstrong on the 30-0 undefeated CIF and National Championship team. Jose Slaughter was one of the most prolific scorers in Compton High School basketball history.
After serving as the Vice President & General Manager with the Edmonton Eskimos from 13 thru 16, the Compton California 44 year old native was hired as the new General Manager of Football Operations for the Canadian Football League, British Columbia Lions. 8th Grade games start at 6:45 PM, or 15 minutes after 7. All Coast League Basketball 1st Team 1965, 1966. Dwight Taylor helped lead Compton High (32-0) to the first of two back-to-back undefeated seasons and the 1968 California Interscholastic Federation State Championship. The Blair boys basketball team took 2nd place in the league in 201617 and advanced to the championship game in CIF-Southern Section (Division 4AA). Email:
They compete for the first time as an 8-man team after 51 years of competing as an 11-man team. It's also available for basketball, baseball and hockey. The school's football team now competes as an 8-man team after they notified the CIF-Southern Section to change its schedule. THOMPSON MIDDLE SCHOOL 2023 FOOTBALL SCHEDULE, Date Location Opponent, August 24 @ Gardendale 5:00 Bragg, August 31 Warrior Stadium 5:15 Simmons, September 7 @ Helena 5:00 Helena. He is the brother of Bobby Smith, class of 57 who played in the NFL. DeRozan led Compton High School to a 26-6 record, a second consecutive Moore League championship and the CIF Division IAA Southern Section quarter-finals , Moore League Most Valuable Player and California All-State team as a senior. Early Childhood Education Centers: North Star & Rising Star, Blackboard Web Community Manager Privacy Policy (Updated). The school's football team now competes as an 8-man team after they notified the CIF-Southern Section to change its schedule. . Javascript is required for the selection of a player. Aaron Cornelius Wade became Principal at Compton High School in 1966 and was later named the Superintendent of the Compton Unified School District. Tommy Thompson weighed 192 lbs (87 kg) when playing. A few years after graduating from college, Mr. Fagans became an Assistant Basketball Coach at Stanford University before accepting the Head Coaching position at Compton High School. Upload it Ways you can help Make an impact on this team, and help keep MaxPreps up-to-date. In 1989 he led the Compton High boys to the semifinals of the state playoffs. He helped lead Compton to the Coast League Basketball Championship in 1967 & 1968 while being named to the All Coast League Basketball Team in 1968 at the guard position. He was appointed by Governor Gray Davis on August 8, 2002. THOMPSON MIDDLE SCHOOL 2023 FOOTBALL SCHEDULE, Date Location Opponent, August 24 @ Gardendale 5:00 Bragg, August 31 Warrior Stadium 5:15 Simmons, September 7 @ Helena 5:00 Helena. Battalion Chief Mitchell left the Compton Fire Department in 1991 to become Fire Chief and Deputy City Manager in the City of Monrovia, CA, where he served 7 years. Copyright 2023 WCJB. Grambling University-trained, Dr. Louis Thomas brought the Grambling high-stepping marching style to the Compton High School marching band while he was band director from 1965 to 1973. Students, parents (both with enrolled children, and those considering Blair), and various local figures attended school board meetings in large numbers to support Blair. After Dr. Thomas left Compton High School in 1973, he went on to earn his doctorate in education and became a school administrator, all the while staying active with his bands. He was responsible for leading all aspects of the districts instructional and operational programs. A 2009 first round draft pick and9th overall in the National Basketball Association (NBA). Completed the 2017 season as a member of the Dallas Cowboys of the National Football League. All Coast League Team Baseball 1965,1966. Drafted by the Portland Trail Blazers in the 1973 NBA Draft. Born: In 1963 he was named to the All-CIF Southern Section Third Team. Rick Schneider Middle School; S; Sam Rayburn High School; San Jacinto Intermediate; South Belt Elementary; .
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