James Madison High School (California)
James Madison High School is a public high school in San Diego, California. It is part of the San Diego Unified School District. Madison's 50-acre (200,000 m2) campus opened in 1962.[2] Serving almost 1,100 students in grades 9–12, it is located in the Clairemont Mesa East neighborhood, north of Balboa Ave, south of Clairemont Mesa Blvd, and west of Interstate 805.
| Madison High School | |
|---|---|
| Address | |
4833 Doliva Drive , California 92117 United States | |
| Coordinates | 32°49′55″N 117°10′26″W / 32.832°N 117.174°WCoordinates: 32°49′55″N 117°10′26″W / 32.832°N 117.174°W |
| Information | |
| Type | Public |
| Established | 1962 |
| School district | San Diego Unified School District |
| Principal | Heather Seaton |
| Grades | 9-12 |
| Enrollment | 969 (2019-20)[1] |
| Color(s) | Navy Blue, Grey and White |
| Mascot | Warhawk |
| Rival | Point Loma High School, Clairemont High School |
| Website | Madison Warhawks |
Sports
The Warhawks were Central League Champions for football in 2005, 2007, and 2008. They went to the C.I.F. Finals in 2008 against defending champion Valley Center, led by head coach Rick Jackson. In 2010, Madison High School won their first C.I.F. title against Valley Center. Also has won the Western League Championship 2006-2015
Two years later, the football program won their second C.I.F. San Diego championship in 2012. The team was invited to and won the 2012 California Division 3 State Championship Bowl game. Finally winning the division 1 California State championship in December 2016, when they got second overall in the state of California. Cathedral Catholic High School, another school in Southern California, won the Elite division, or the Open division. They got first overall.
The baseball facility is named after longtime coach Bob Roeder. The baseball head coach is Robert Lovato.
The Warhawks football field also serves as the home field for the PDL team San Diego Zest.
Campus use
In 2015 the Minato School, a weekend Japanese school, began using Madison High to hold classes.[3]
Notable alumni
- Ian Clarkin (Class of 2013), professional baseball player (Chicago White Sox)[4]
- Al Fitzmorris, Major League Baseball pitcher for the Kansas City Royals in the 1970s.[5]
- Major Garrett (Class of 1980), journalist, CBS chief White House correspondent.
- Todd Gloria (Class of 1996), Mayor of San Diego.
- Mark Hamill, actor (Star Wars). Attended his first year of high school at James Madison High School, until his family moved to Virginia.[citation needed]
- Mike Martz (Class of 1969), former NFL head coach (St. Louis), former offensive coordinator (Chicago Bears), now TV sports analyst.[6]
- Mike Machurek (Class of 1978), NFL quarterback
- Shawn Nelson, U.S. Army veteran infamous for 1995 tank rampage.
- Bob Pappenbrook (Class of 1973), actor and voice actor.
- Chris Riley (Class of 1991), professional golfer, PGA Tour[7]
- Robbie Rouse (Class of 2009), collegiate football player, all-time leading rusher for California State University Fresno.[8]
- Lori Saldaña (Class of 1976), Democratic politician, former member of California State Assembly[9]
- Scott Simpson (Class of 1973), professional golfer, winner of the 1987 U.S. Open[10]
- Bob Taylor, (Class of 1973), Guitar Maker, Owner of Taylor Guitars
- Rich Tylski, NFL offensive lineman.[11]
- David Westerfield, convicted murderer of Danielle van Dam (high-profile murder in San Diego, 2002).[12]
- Nelson Simmons, Major League Baseball player in the 1980s.[13]
References
- ^ "Madison High". National Center for Education Statistics. Retrieved August 30, 2021.
- ^ Madison High School website
- ^ Imamura, Rio (2016-06-01). "Minato Gakuen Now". Discover Nikkei. Japanese American National Museum. Retrieved 2022-02-07.
- ^ "Clock's ticking for prospect Ian Clarkin". The San Diego Union-Tribune. 1 June 2013. Retrieved 1 February 2017.
- ^ "Al Fitzmorris Baseball Stats". Baseball Almanac. Retrieved 1 February 2017.
- ^ Vacchiano, Ralph (3 February 2002). "Making his Martz with offense". New York Daily News. Retrieved 1 February 2017.
- ^ "Chris Riley player profile". PGATour.com. Retrieved 1 February 2017.
- ^ "Rouse runs for 245 yards, leads Madison past Mission Bay". The San Diego Union-Tribune. December 6, 2008.
- ^ Garrick, David (25 January 2016). "Saldana challenging Mayor Faulconer for re-election". The San Diego Union-Tribune. Retrieved 1 February 2017.
- ^ Hewitt, Brian (15 January 1988). "He plays it straight: Scott Simpson keeps game and life in line". The Los Angeles Times. Retrieved 1 February 2017.
- ^ "Road back to the playoffs all uphill for Panthers". The San Diego Union-Tribune. 20 October 2004. Retrieved 1 February 2017.
- ^ Roth, Alex (4 September 2002). "Ex-neighbors recall loyal friend". The San Diego Union-Tribune. Retrieved 1 February 2017.
- ^ "Nelson Simmons Stats". Baseball-Reference.com. Retrieved 2019-08-09.