Montgomery High School (San Diego)

Montgomery High School is a public school in San Diego, California. It teaches students in grades 9 through 12. The school opened in 1970. It is in the Otay Mesa area. The school is named after John J. Montgomery, who was one of the first people in the U.S. to fly a glider.

 History 
In 1975, the school started a garden as part of a class about nature. Students learned by working outside. The garden was shown on a TV show hosted by Huell Howser. That class no longer exists.

In 2006, the classrooms were fixed and made better. In 2009 and 2010, the school built a new sports field. In 2012, the field was named after a staff member, Al Prazak. He worked at the school for many years.

In 2011, the school built a new office, library, and more classrooms. The library was named after the first principal, Joseph Torres. The school also made the yard and gym look nicer.

In 2009, the school had low test scores. The district brought in a new principal and made changes. Some teachers were not happy, but the school improved.

 Athletics 
Montgomery High's teams are called the Aztecs. Students can play many sports:
FallWinterSpringFall

Football

Girls Field hockey

Girls Flag Football

Girls & Boys Cross Country

Girls Volleyball

Girls Golf

Girls Tennis

Boys Water PoloGirls & Boys Basketball

Girls Water Polo

Soccer

Wrestling

CheerBoys Tennis

Football

Boys Volleyball

Girls & Boys Swimming

Boys Golf

Boys Baseball

Girls Softball

Track & Field

Beach Volleyball

 Notable alumni 
+NameGrad ClassCategoryBest Known ForTony Walker1977AthleteProfessional baseball playerWilliam McLeroy1978OtherFirefighterNora Vargas1990PoliticianAmerican politicianWuv Bernardo1991MusicianDrummer for P.O.D.Sonny Sandoval1991MusicianSinger for P.O.D.Rey Mysterio1993AthleteProfessional wrestlerÓscar Robles1994AthleteProfessional baseball playerSergio Mitre1999AthleteProfessional baseball playerThunder Rosa2006AthleteProfessional wrestlerAlfredo Gutiérrez2015AthleteProfessional football player

 Notable faculty 
DeMarco Sampson - Coach and athlete

 References 

 Other websites 
 Official website

Category:1970 establishments in California
Category:San Diego
Category:High schools in California