Folsom High School
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| Administration | Paul Richards (Principal) Tom Herman (Assistant Principal) Chris Aland (Assistant Principal) Kathryn Allaman (Assistant Principal) John Dixon (Assistant Principal) |
| School type | Public (U.S.) |
| Religious affiliation | None |
| Grade level | 9th - 12th |
| Year founded | 1922 |
| Location | Folsom, California |
| Enrollment | Approximately 2,900 |
| Campus setting | Suburban |
| Mascot | Bulldog |
| Mascot image |  |
| School colors | Red & Blue |
Folsom High School, a member of the Folsom-Cordova Unified School District, is a public high school in Folsom, California.
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[edit] General
Folsom High is a nine through twelve high school with a student enrollment, reported on the California Basic Education Data System (CBEDS) in October 2001, of 2,355 students. Unofficially at the start of the 2005-2006 school year, the school's enrollment was over 2,800 students. The school's history dates back 1922, making it very rich in tradition. Originally located on Sutter Street, a new, larger facility was constructed on Iron Point Road. The new facility was opened in 1999 for Junior and Senior students with the first class to graduate being the Folsom High School class of 1999. The facility was open to all four grade levels in late 2000. The school’s mascot is the bulldog.
[edit] Alma Mater
May the lofty sierra watch over you,
As you teach from your chair of gold,
And we who have heard your inspiring word,
Are the heirs to wealth untold.
We pledge our eternal devotion,
Our loyalty will never die,
O'mother of truth,
Wise mentor of youth,
All hail to you
Folsom High
[edit] Departments
[edit] Sports
Mens Sports
Baseball
Basketball
Cross-Country
Golf
Football
Soccer
Swimming
Track
Tennis
Wrestling
Volleyball
Womens Sports
Basketball
Cross-Country
Golf
Soccer
Softball
Swimming
Tennis
Track
Volleyball
[edit] Performing Arts
The music department is run by Mr. Curtis Gaessar who leads semi-professional touring Jazz bands and Jazz choirs. He and Mr. Don Wersky are the directors of the Folsom High School Marching Band.
The drama department is lead by Tamara and Mike Mosier who each teach five semesters a day of about 30 students. This dramatic student body of over 300 students performs in a fall play and spring musical with student directed and written plays showcased throughout the rest of the year. Tamara and Mike are the real brains behind the brand new, 2.5 million dollar theater that was first showcased in the year 2004.
Each year, a student trip is planned by Mr. and Mrs. Mosier to Ashland, Oregon to view performances at the Oregon Shakespeare Festival. The group each year varies between 20-30 students with two to three chaperons.
[edit] 2006-2007 Performances
- Fall Play: Bone-chiller
- Spring Musical: Oklahoma!
[edit] Extracurricular Activities
[edit] Statistics
Over 2,800 students attend Folsom High School. 43% of graduating seniors meet University of California entrance requirements.
[edit] Notable Faculty
Raymond Chayo, former UC Davis professor
[edit] Notable Alumni
Mara Davi, Gabriel Haro
[edit] External links
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