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of San Diego High School (USDHS), founded in 1957 on a beautiful site
overlooking San Diego Bay to the west and Mission Valley to the south,
was dedicated to providing a value-centered education to San Diego's
young men. In 1970, it merged with Cathedral Girls' High School and
became a coed campus, yet maintained its emphasis on teaching solid
values and strong discipline, while at the same time, providing opportunities
for each student to grow according to his/her individual potential.
Over 10,000 graduates have crossed our threshold; notable USDHS graduates
include Academy Award-nominated director Cameron Crowe, PGA and champion
golfer Phil Mickelson, businessmen Rug Cunningham, Pat Shea, Phil
Lebherz and prolific writer for Warner Brothers and Disney, Bobbi
Weiss.
Today, the Linda Vista campus has 1,450 students who study a college preparatory curriculum in fulfillment of the school mission "...to assist parents in the spiritual, intellectual and physical development of their children." Students are also afforded opportunities to participate in a wide variety of extracurricular activities including fine arts, athletics, clubs, service organizations and leadership roles. Beginning with the 1998-99 school year, students have been required to complete service hours for community organizations to fulfill their graduation requirements. Presently, alums of USDHS and Cathedral Girls' High School are continuing their support and involvement in the educational process by sending their children to USDHS and enhancing the academic offerings and assisting in whatever way they can to enable the school to be successful. Brother Michael Wallgren, 1985-1991, assisted by a generous gift from the George Pflaum, Jr. Foundation, started the Learning Center at USDHS to provide necessary assistance for students with certified learning differences. Through the generous financial assistance of parents, this facility has increased its capacity to 90 students with two full-time and two part-time faculty. Dr. Richard Kelly, Principal, 1991-present, has acted on the Strategic Plan prepared for USDHS with the assistance of the School Board, Parents Association, and Faculty. Careful financial planning, as well as generous contributions from the extended USDHS community in San Diego, have ensured that future generations will enjoy the quality education USDHS offers. The Strategic Plan provides for academic, athletic, and social enhancement, often made possible only by physical plant improvements. Academically, there has been an expansion of the Fine Arts Program, the addition of eight new classrooms, and an increase of five Advanced Placement courses. The initial purchase of ten high-end research computers linked to the Internet and a new writing lab complemented the enhancement of the Campus Center building. Our computer lab received all new IMAC computers and all classrooms had a new computer and printer installed to allow teachers to write lessons, input grades, post homework and keep parents updated on student progress in 2000. Where do we go from here? The Diocese of San Diego has announced plans for relocating USDHS to a new site, offering the needed space to expand our educational efforts. The new school, scheduled for completion in 2005, will be called Cathedral High School. A greater challenge confronts us at our present site. We cannot cling to the past achievements as we progress on our road to consistent excellence. Parents and students alike are reaching out to be part of the success evidenced on our campus. Every effort must be made to accommodate as many students as possible with an ever-challenging curriculum and the caring leadership of outstanding teachers. |