Leuzinger High School is a public high school (9th through 12th grades) in Lawndale, California, United States. It opened on January 27, 1931, with an enrollment of 268.[2] It was named after Adolph Leuzinger in recognition of his 25 years of service on the board of trustees of the Inglewood Union High School District. The school is in the Centinela Valley Union High School District.
| Leuzinger High School | |
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4118 West Rosecrans Ave. Lawndale , California United States | |
| Coordinates | 33°54′08″N 118°20′49″W / 33.902158°N 118.34698°W |
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| Type | Public |
| Motto | Citius, altius, fortius |
| Established | 1931 |
| School district | Centinela Valley Union High School District |
| Principal | Karma Nicolis |
| Staff | 100.55 (FTE)[1] |
| Enrollment | 1,896 (2022-23)[1] |
| Student to teacher ratio | 18.86[1] |
| Color(s) | Blue and white |
| Athletics conference | CIF Southern Section Ocean League |
| Nickname | Olympians |
| Information | 310-263-2200 |
| Website | www |
Leuzinger High had an enrollment of 1,726 as of the 2013–14 school year.[3]
Faculty and administration
editFor many years, Leuzinger High School was considered to be a typical inner-city school, mostly known for producing athletes such as Kei Kamara, Marvcus Patton and Russell Westbrook. However, over the past few years,[when?] it has consistently shown academic growth spurts, largely due to its faculty and administration. As of 2024, the administration is headed by principal Dr. Karma Nicolis, and associate principals Rosalyn Varee, and Jose Varela[4]
Olympic mascot
editAs Leuzinger's first senior class graduated while the 1932 Summer Olympics were hosted in and around nearby Los Angeles, the school's nickname became the "Olympians". Leuzinger was granted authorization for the school to use the Olympic name and Olympic rings trademark. In turn, the campus of the "Olympians" also provided staging for aspects of the 1932 Olympics; facilities for the use of competitors, including a shooting range, and a bowling alley, were constructed under the main building. On September 8, 1936, construction on a women's gym with an Olympic-size swimming pool was begun. However eventual earthquake damage, combined with tougher safety codes and remodeling opportunities, required the pool's removal.[when?][citation needed]
Notable alumni
edit- Russell Westbrook, Denver Nuggets guard, two-time league scoring champion and 2017 NBA Most Valuable Player[5]
- Tiran Porter, class of 1966, The Doobie Brothers bass guitarist
- George Foster, class of 1967, Cincinnati Reds outfielder, two-time World Series champion and 1977 National League Most Valuable Player[6]
- Mike Gin, mayor of Redondo Beach, California[7]
- Ross Jeffries, author, "speed seduction" guru[8]
- Kei Kamara, New England Revolution striker[9]
- Kurupt attended Leuzinger in the late 1980s before dropping out.
- Marvcus Patton, linebacker for UCLA and Buffalo Bills; played in four Super Bowls[10]
- Delon Wright, Washington Wizards guard, first-round selection of 2015 NBA draft[11]
- Dorell Wright, Lokomotiv Kuban guard-forward[12]
- Gyasi Zardes, forward for Columbus Crew[13]
References
edit- ^ a b c "Leuzinger High". National Center for Education Statistics. Retrieved April 7, 2024.
- ^ "Johann Jakob Leuzinger (1838-1906), Adolph Leuzinger (1859-1931), and Leuzinger High School". public.websites.umich.edu. Retrieved 2024-03-22.
- ^ Leuzinger High School NCES
- ^ "Leuzinger High School". www.leuzinger.org. Retrieved 2024-10-22.
- ^ "Player Bio: Russell Westbrook - UCLA Official Athletic Site". Archived from the original on 2011-05-12. Retrieved 2010-07-09. UCLA Basketball, Russell Westbrook profile
- ^ sportsillustrated.cnn.com "Shouting Over A Quiet Man," Sports Illustrated, July 19, 1976
- ^ Teetor, Paul (June 3, 2009). "Mike Gin, Redondo Beach's Chinese-American, Rotarian, Gay Mayor". LA Weekly. Retrieved March 23, 2011.
- ^ "Metroactive Features | Speed Seduction". www.metroactive.com. Retrieved 2024-03-22.
- ^ Kamara Gives Back to Leuzinger [dead link]
- ^ Gonzalez, Greg (1989-08-31). "This General Patton Plays Linebacker for for[sic] the UCLA Bruins and Hits Like a Tank". Los Angeles Times. Retrieved 2024-03-22.
- ^ "Delon Wright Utah Utes bio". Utah Utes. Archived from the original on December 27, 2014. Retrieved December 22, 2014.
- ^ http://www.nba.com/draft2004/profiles/DorellWright.html "Prospect Profile: Dorell Wright," NBA Draft 2004
- ^ Peltz, Jim (July 2, 2013). "Galaxy rookie Gyasi Zardes is considered a diamond in the rough". Los Angeles Times. Retrieved March 8, 2014.