Drafted by the Seattle Pilots of Major League Baseball. He received a Football Scholarship to Arizona State University in 1979. Just a year after the WNBA started, Violet Palmer joined the NBAas its first female referee. 1906 All-Coast League First Team 64 basketball. Played Varsity basketball and Baseball at Compton High in 64 & 65. Member Board of Directors of the Associated Pomona Teachers and the California Teachers Association State Council. Join your Compton Junior High School classmates, browse profiles, photos of alumni, find your next class reunion, yearbooks and apparel! Order your class yearbook, shop for your custom class ring, shop for your graduation needs, and show your pride with custom school apparel and gifts. Yearbooks 1952 Yearbook Recently Joined Members View all Compton Junior College recently joined members Robert Ferranti joined this school James Black joined this school Jean Harris joined this school Reunions & Events No events scheduled. After a broken knee and the loss of a kneecap to start the season, doctors advised him to pursue other interests. She then went on to officiate eight additional NBA playoff games over the remainder of her tenure in the league. Ronald Lawrence Woods was signed by the Pittsburgh Pirates as an amateur free agent in 1961. All CIF Southern Section Team in 1964. Dr. Michael Hopwood has served as Student Body President and President of the Compton Unified School District Board of Trustees. Register to let other graduates of Walton Junior find and contact you. 1939, Poetry Club, brief history Cole is the co-founder and president of the Robin Cole Foundation.Named to California Interscholastic Federation (CIF) All-CIF football team in 72 & 73. All-Conference in Basketball. 1964-1967, Southern California Planning Congress notice and meeting minutes 1905, "Red and White" yearbook, Volume 4, Number 1 (3 copies) 1960, 1963, Newsletter 1959-1964, "Standard Industrial Survey Summary Report" Compton Senior High School class of 1969. 1940, 1968, Compton Centennial publication Tony was signed with A&M Records as a staff musician and recorded and toured with Herb Alpert, Merry Clayton, Cheech and Chong, and many others. His coach, Ken Fagans told him otherwise, putting George in the last league game thus making him eligible for the 1951 playoffs. Compton Senior High School, class of 1965. This series consists of a map of Compton and the surrounding communities. Walt was a member of the 64 Cleveland Browns National Football League Championship team. 1869-1961, Records 1941, 1969, 1972, Allied Arts Committee programs, rosters and memos This series includes histories, programs, and correspondence related to the many clubs and organizations in the City of Compton. Extent From the Collection: 7 boxes undated, Compton College undated, Catholic church notes, history of Compton Court of the Catholic Daughters of America, and brochure for LA Archdiocese Judge for the Superior Court of Los Angeles County in California. Part of the California State University Dominguez Hills, Gerth Archives and Special Collections Repository. He was named to the National League (NL) All-Star roster eight times and was the NL Most Valuable Player (MVP) runner-up in 1955 to teammate Roy Campanella by the Baseball Writers Association of America. Hawaii Chiefs Basketball Club from 1975-1980 . An original member of the team, Ron was a starter in the first game of the franchise history and scored the teams first two points. 1945-1946, History, notes, booklet, and newsclippings 1996, Schools 1968, City of Compton Smith was listed by the Compton Herald American Newspaper alongside Mickey Cureton of Centennial High as the two greatest running backs during the 60s decade. Search photos, classmates, and more at Ancestry.com Head soccer coach at Whittier College. Compton Senior High School 2008. The Southern Section held the first girls athletic event in the state, a swimming invitational at Beverly Hills High in 1970, two years before Title IX was passed. 1942, Vote for Good Government (VFGG) News, 3 unique broadsides (oversize) Get the item you ordered or your money back. 1934 1951, Compton Union High School and Junior College After graduation from Compton HS, Harvey accepted a full basketball scholarship to the University of Southern California where he played from 65 68. undated, Masonic Lodge's 50th anniversary, newsclipping He played a total of 7 years in the National Football League with the San Francisco 49ers and winning a Super Bowl Championship with the 1985 Chicago Bears, regarded by many as one of if not the greatest defensive team in NFL history. 1988, Golden Jubilee (50th Anniversary) Compton Senior High School , class of 1982. 1945 Willowbrook Junior High School Yearbook. undated, Map of Compton and Vicinity, by Thomas Bros., with "Pertinent Statistics" Dr. Andrew retired as Superintendent from Campbell Union School District on June 30, 2010. 1945, "Your Community College Reports" newsletter Skip To Main Content. The Online Archive of California is a service of the, > California State University, Dominguez Hills, https://oac.cdlib.org/findaid/ark:/13030/kt1z09q361/, Contact California State University, Dominguez Hills::Archives and Special Collections, Compton Union High School and Junior College, Compton Union High School and Compton Junior Colleges School Districts. He passed away on March 21, 2003. Materials in these subseries include newsletters, budgets, meeting minutes, reports, correspondence, and Mike Jacobs helped lead Compton Senior High School to three consecutive CIF Playoff Berths in 1961, 1962, 1963 and two CIF Major Division Championships in 1961 & 1962 under legendary High School Hall of Fame Coach William Bill Armstrong. undated, "My Early Life," As related by William Riggs Steele Deborah Spottsville served as its president from 2006 to 2012. Inducted into the California State University Los Angeles Hall of Fame. Compton Senior High School class of 1966. circa 1956, 1961-1963, Compton Home Telephone and Telegraph Company Directory No. He served as Director of Student Services in Redlands Unified School District, as well as the Assistant Superintendent of Educational Services in Glendora Unified School District from 2006 to 2010. 1959-1964, Executive's Dinner Club, Board meeting minutes View Staff Interface | Visit ArchivesSpace.org | v3.2.0 | Hosting by LibraryHost, University Library South -5039 (Fifth Floor), California State University Dominguez Hills, Gerth Archives and Special Collections, Series I: Compton Yearbooks, 1930-2009, bulk: 1954-1960, https://libguides.csudh.edu/archives-home. He was the franchise icon from 2009 until 2018 when he was traded to the San Antonio Spurs. Upon graduating from CHS, Solomon received a Football Scholarship from Utah State University Solomon was named All-Conference First Team in 85 & 86 as a Wide Receiver. Participated in the 2013 Senior Bowl Game. 1955-1989, Biography page of Del Clawson, Congressman Taylor played Varsity Basketball for Compton High in 1966, 1967, 1968 under Hall of Fame Coach William Bill Armstrong. undated, Clarence Dickison, first mayor and postmaster, obituaries and newsclippings undated, "The First Schools in Compton" history by Gillingham programs from major anniversaries, newsletters, and newsclippings. Deborah holds a Bachelor of Science, Business Administration degree (University of Redlands, 1981), Master of Business Administration degree with a Finance emphasis (National University, 1992), and a Juris Doctorate degree (University of West Los Angeles School of Law, 2000). circa 1960, Davisson family and Pioneer Women - reminiscences Compton Senior High School Yearbooks 1930, 1954-1957, 1959-1960. Compton Senior High School, class of 1965. Deborah Spottsville was the founding President and founding member of the Compton High School Alumni Association (CHSAA), a non-profit corporation. 1904, Ninth Annual Report for the year ending June 30, 1905 and Announcements He leaves behind an unforgettable legacy, and his spirit will forever live on the campus of Compton High. Named to the AII-CIF Tournament Team and the Most Valuable Player of the 61 CIF Tournament. The Old Timers Richardson was selected to the NFL All-Pro team in 1986. Refresh your browser window to try again. Search for Classmates, Friends, and Family in one. Search. 1931, Tartar Shield, Dedication Edition, March 27 1933, 1967, Events The 6ft-10 inch Ron Richardson played varsity basketball his senior year 1969 at Compton High under Hall of Fame coach, William Bill Armstrong on the 30-0 undefeated CIF and National Championship team. 47 Certificate Programs Offered. the Victory Park housing development, a program from the opening of Leuders Park, and an information sheet. Keith worked as the Assistant Director for Senior Citizen Programs at the Dollarhide Center in Compton, California for 22 years retiring in 2003 before becoming a Supervisor of Guest Services at the Los Angeles Staples Center, home to the Kings, NBA Los Angeles Lakers, Clippers, and WNBA Sparks organizations. Yelp is a fun and easy way to find, recommend and talk about what's great and not so great in Port Alberni and beyond. 1963, 1968, George Rogers, pioneer settler, newsclipping 1963, Mayor's Ball napkin In his 16 out of 18 seasons with the Dodgers, he helped lead the Dodgers to six World Series, helping them win championships in 1955 and 1959. His 1952 team had a record of 32 0 and National Champions. 1935-1988, Pioneer Days newsclippings, program, ribbon, and sticker Compton Junior High School Yearbooks (photocopies only), 1932, 1942 Scope and Contents From the Series: This series contains junior high school and senior high school yearbooks from Compton, California. Womens head coach Los Angeles Harbor College. Compton Highs administration, alumni, faculty, staff, and student body seeks to formally recognize those individuals or teams who have made outstanding contributions to the school and community. Hewas among five Compton High alumni that played in an NFL Super Bowl honored by the Board of Education in 2015 in a ceremony at Compton Senior High School. He has been a featured guest on other artist recordings including India Ari, Marcus Miller, Natalie Cole, Bonnie Raitt, Solomon Burke ,Amy Grant, and Willie Nelson. Fagans was a basketball star at Huntington Park High and Oregon State University. He played with the Harlem Globetrotters for seven more seasons from 1973 to 1978 alongside fabled magicians of the hardwood, Marquis Haynes, Geese Ausbie and worldrenowned Meadowlark Lemon. 1921, "The Spectrum" yearbook All-Pac 8 Conference. 1958, Elections Richardson turned his life around since 2010 when the father of a 22-year-old son and an 21-year-old daughter, Richardson worked with the Salvation Army, conducting football training for kids ages 12 to 18 in Santa Ana, Calif.(Melissa Isaacs, ESPNChicago.com). Dr. Andrew helped earn the district several local and regional awards for educational equity, English language development and parent education. 1913, "Red and White" yearbook We realize that a Walton Junior year book may be hard to find so registering to complete your school's Virtual Yearbook may be the next best thing to finding Walton Junior yearbooks. undated, Congregational Church Bell history He was also invited to play in the 2008 Jordan Brand Classic at Madison Square Garden and the Nike Hoop Summit, where he scored a team-high 17 points. Dr. Michael L. Hopwood,Compton Recognition Advisory Committee. Keith Lee is one of four players to play on both the 1968 and 1969 undefeated 66-0 back- to- back National Championship High School Basketball Teams at Compton High School while winning the Coast League, CIF Southern Section and CIF Major Division State Championships both years. Welcome To The Compton Unified School District 2022-2023 School Year! Compton Senior High School class of 1965. In 1976, he joined the USSF Board of Directors andhas held positions in USSF, FIFA, and Major League Soccer. The first high school athlete to jump seven feet. Made his major league debut September 6th, 1969 for the Astros vs. San Francisco as a 21-year-old. He averaged 19.ppg at the guard position his senior year as the team was named the 1968 National Champions. 1935, 1944-1945, Maps In the 80s Tony worked extensively with Mowtown artist the Supremes, the Four Tops and the Temptations Honorary member of the CHS HALL OF FAME 2019. Dennis Kroll Collection, SPC-2019-043. Grammy nominated for Country Song of the Year for I Hope, a song he co wrote withthe Dixe ChIcks. Her career accomplishments include Manager of Contracts Administration and Compliance Oversight (Compton Unified School District); Contracts Management at Northrop Grumman, Raytheon, and Los Angeles Metro. Long Beach had a chance to win late in the game with the ball and the score tied. 1958, City Hall formal reopening program A member of the 1964 U.S. Olympic gold medal 1,600-meter relay team as the United States 4400 meter team set a new World Record. Preview pages of the 1962 yearbook from Compton High School from Compton, California online. Get the best deals for compton high school yearbooks at eBay.com. Dr. Eric Andrew served as Superintendent, Campbell Union School District from February 2010 until his retirement in June 2017. 1964, History of the Anchor Lodge, Masonic News 1951, 1962-1964, Compton Herald-American, Compton College Editions Ed was selected to the Pac 10 All-Conference Football Team in 94 & 95 as a Wide Receiver. Played on the 59 CIF Basketball Championship team. Solomon was a Super Bowl Champion in his very first year with the Giants. Choose from the 1 yearbooks available for Willowbrook Junior High School below to start exploring the extensive Yearbooks collection on Ancestry. Jose played professional basketball in the Philippines, WBL and the USBL. Jose played ten years professionally including 7 years with the Continental Basketball Association (CBA). 1936, Compton Journal, April 30 (oversize) This series consists of materials about and from people and families who settled and lead Compton through the late 19th and He earned a masters in educational psychology at Stanford, a masters in theology at Princeton, and a doctorate in counseling psychology. 1914, "Red and White" yearbook (3 copies) This is a nice old yearbook. Deborah has been recognized by Whos Who Among High School Students, Whos Who Among Young American Professionals and Whos Who of American Women. This series includes stock certificates, company newsletters, business directories, and telephone directories. Director of educational services and principal of alternative education for Glendale Unified. The following year in 1958, he was named the leagues Rookie of the Year the second African American ever to win the award and becoming the lowest overall draft pick ever to win the award, a record he still holds. undated, First Ward, Church of Latter Day Saints (Mormon Church), history He was drafted by the NBA Indiana Pacers in the second round (43rd overall pick) in 1982 and played for the Indiana Pacers from 1982 thru 1983. There are also two subseries Chamber of Commerce and Executive's Dinner Club which include minutes, programs, and booklets. He furthered his education at the University of New Mexico where he became an All American and the first person to be a first round draft pick out of the University.