Vacaville High School
| Vacaville High School | |
|---|---|
 Vacaville High School, 1912 | |
| Address | |
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100 West Monte Vista Avenue , 95688 United States | |
| Coordinates | 38°21′35″N 121°59′54″W / 38.359765°N 121.9984169°WCoordinates: 38°21′35″N 121°59′54″W / 38.359765°N 121.9984169°W |
| Information | |
| Other name | Vacaville Union High School |
| Established | 1898 |
| School district | Vacaville Unified School District |
| Principal | Ron Thomas |
| Grades | 9-12[1] |
| Enrollment | 1,924 (2019-20)[2] |
| Color(s) | |
| Nickname | Bulldogs |
| Website | vhs |
Vacaville High School is a high school in the Vacaville Unified School District located in Vacaville, California, serving the north side of the city and the far northern unincorporated communities of Allendale, Bucktown and Hartley.[3]
History[]
The original school building was completed in 1898[4] and was used until 1952, when a new building replaced it. Originally named Vacaville Union High School.[4] In 2018, two fifteen-classroom mathematics and English buildings were opened.[5][6]
Notable alumni[]
- Jordan Brown, major league baseball outfielder[7]
- Randy Dedini, professional soccer goalie and college head coach[8]
- Kyle DeVan, played offensive guard for the Indianapolis Colts and other NFL teams[9]
- Tony Gonsolin, Major League Baseball pitcher for the Los Angeles Dodgers, 2020 World Series Champion
- Bob Heise, former Major League Baseball player
- Stefan Janoski, skateboarder with signature Nike shoe [10]
- Josh Kaddu, NFL linebacker[11]
- Zack Nash, NFL linebacker[12]
- Aaron Pauley, lead vocalist and bassist for the metalcore band Of Mice & Men[13]
- Jacoby Shaddix, leader of the band Papa Roach[14]
- Dave Sells, former Major League Baseball pitcher
- Mykal Walker, NFL Linebacker for the Atlanta Falcons.
- Thomas Williams, NFL linebacker and motivational speaker[15]
Notable staff[]
- Raymond C. Carrington, sculptor; math teacher at the school[16]
- Jason Fisk, former professional football player; football coach at the school[17]
References[]
- ^ "Vacaville High". U.S. News and World Report.
- ^ "Vacaville High". National Center for Education Statistics. Retrieved May 31, 2021.
- ^ "Vacaville High School".
- ^ a b "A City In Ceramics, Vacaville's Centennial Panels". Issuu. Vacaville magazine. pp. 56–58. Retrieved 2020-06-22.
- ^ Bowen, Jerry (2004). Vacaville. Arcadia. pp. 67, 68, 101. ISBN 9780738528847.
- ^ Bammer, Richard (January 11, 2018). "New Home for Math at Vaca High". The Reporter.
- ^ Tim Roe, "Vacaville's Jordan Brown coming to San Francisco with Miami Marlins", The Reporter, June 19, 2013.
- ^ "Randy Dedini", HornetSports.com (accessed January 18, 2018).
- ^ Mack Drake, "Vacaville High School announces third Hall of Fame class", The Reporter, October 22, 2017.
- ^ https://www.thereporter.com/2009/07/05/shoeless-not-this-boy/
- ^ "Vacaville High School graduate Kaddu makes Miami Dolphins roster", The Reporter, Sep 1, 2013.
- ^ "Former Bulldog, Zack Nash, to enter Sac State HoF", The Reporter, June 21, 2017.
- ^ Amy Maginnis-Honey, "Vacaville’s Aaron Pauley gears up for upcoming tour", Daily Republic, January 17, 2014.
- ^ Ryan McCarthy, "Papa Roach band members remember their roots, mayor says", Daily Republic, May 4, 2017.
- ^ Susan Bell, "Former football star turns a setback into success", USC News, October 24, 2014.
- ^ "Raymond C. Carrington". Carrington Foundation for Public Art. Retrieved January 18, 2018.
- ^ "Vacaville Ready to Have a go at Another Successful Football Season". Daily Republic. 17 August 2017.
Categories:
- High schools in Solano County, California
- Buildings and structures in Vacaville, California
- Vacaville, California
- 1898 establishments in California