Paramount High School Field Trip
Posted by Buddy Jackson
on Sep 18, 2012
In 2006, Paramount voters overwhelmingly (72%) passed a 100 million dollar bond issue to upgrade facilities throughout Paramount Unified School District. In addition, another 20 million dollars was provided by the state. An emphasis was placed on enhancing academics, art and athletics throughout the district. PUSD still has 15 million dollars to continue upgrades.
Dr. David Verdugo, Superintendent, and Dr. Greg Buckner, PHS Principal, provided information and a tour of the Senior Campus. The Senior Campus has an enrollment of 3760 and the West Campus has an enrollment of 1250 freshmen. The combined 5010 enrollment makes PHS the largest high school in the state of California.
New structures at PHS include a Library, Science Building, Athletic Stadium, Field House and Gymnasium. An example of other improvements is the upgrading of Clearwater Auditorium, originally built in 1946.
Also attending the luncheon were members of the Rotary sponsored Interact Club. Karen and Jessica who are both running for the Presidency of the Interact Club spoke of their plans for the coming year. There are currently about 100 members in the Interact Club which provides services to the community.
Dr. David Verdugo, Superintendent, and Dr. Greg Buckner, PHS Principal, provided information and a tour of the Senior Campus. The Senior Campus has an enrollment of 3760 and the West Campus has an enrollment of 1250 freshmen. The combined 5010 enrollment makes PHS the largest high school in the state of California.
New structures at PHS include a Library, Science Building, Athletic Stadium, Field House and Gymnasium. An example of other improvements is the upgrading of Clearwater Auditorium, originally built in 1946.
Also attending the luncheon were members of the Rotary sponsored Interact Club. Karen and Jessica who are both running for the Presidency of the Interact Club spoke of their plans for the coming year. There are currently about 100 members in the Interact Club which provides services to the community.
Science Building(19 class rooms & 12 lab rooms) and Athletic Stadium that seats 6000 people for football, track & field and soccer.
Media: video production, graphic design, photography and silk screening. Health Career studies provides real work environment.
New Gymnasium and refurbished old Gym (looks like a pickup game about to form). Not shown is the new Field House which provides rooms for band, weight, traning and wrestling.