Eastlake High School
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Eastlake High (ELH or EHS), in Chula Vista, California, United States, is a four-year comprehensive high school which opened on September 8, 1992. It is a 1999 and 2005 California Distinguished School. The school has approximately 2,300 students. A movie by Universal Pictures, Bring It On was partially filmed at the school's football stadium. The school is located near the eastern edge of Chula Vista, a suburb to the south of San Diego and the downtown area. Additionally, there is a state-of-the-art performing arts facility on campus that is used by many people in the community for plays, church services, and other community performances. In addition, the school also has a state-of-the-art engineering department, with classes ranging from Introduction to Engineering Design (IED) to Civil Engineering and Architecture (CEA).
- Principal: Mr. Sebastian Perez
- Former/Longest Serving Principal: Mr. Stan Canaris
- Charter school: No
- Coeducational: Yes
- Enrollment: 2,605
- Grade levels: 9–12
- Magnet school: No
- Mascot: Titan
- Newspaper name: Eastlake Edge
- Nickname: Titans
- School colors: Royal Blue, Kelly Green, and Grey
- School district: Sweetwater Union High School District
- Year opened: 1992
- Year-round schedule: Yes
- Yearbook name: The Raven
- Rival School: Bonita Vista High School and Otay Ranch High School
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[edit] Mission statement
The mission of Eastlake High School is to promote academic growth through a rigorous curriculum along with the acquisition of technical skills and knowledge that will provide a basis for lifelong learning and will create a bridge between education and career.
[edit] Motto
Where today's learning shapes tomorrow's success.
[edit] Sports
Football games and track meets take place on campus at Stan Canaris Stadium.
Fall Sports: - Football - Girls' Volleyball - Girls' Tennis - Girls' Golf- Metro League Champs - Cross Country - Boys' Water Polo - Field Hockey
Winter Sports: - Boys' Basketball - Girls' Basketball - Boys' Soccer - Girls' Soccer - Wrestling - Girls' Water Polo - Roller Hockey
Spring Sports: - Baseball - Softball - Track and Field - Boys' Volleyball - Boys' Tennis - Boys' Golf - Swim & Dive - Lacrosse -Academic League
Other: Academic Decathlon competes in February
[edit] Notable Alumni and Faculty
Alumni
- Adrián González, current MLB first baseman for the San Diego Padres (Class of 2000)
- Juan Ayala, aka DJ Lokei, infamous Drum & Bass DJ based in San Diego, California. ( Considered by many to be the best D&B DJ in all of California.)
Faculty
- Gary Withem, original member of the '60s band Gary Puckett & The Union Gap, former band and choir teacher at EHS.
- Elliot Lee, Chief Executive Officer of Sony Electronics 1997-2003, 2004-2005.
- Diane Carpenter, Assistant Principal, Sweetwater Union High School District 20 Years. 1949-2007
