Morningside High School

Morningside High is a public high school in Inglewood, California. The school opened in 1951 with a class of freshman drawn from Inglewood's junior high schools and a sophomore class split from Inglewood High School; the first seniors graduated in 1954. The school mascot is depicted as a lion. MHS students, known as Monarchs, sing the Alma Mater:^[1]

As we stand beneath our colors with faith and loyalty,

Oh, Morningside, our high school, we pledge our love to thee.

To protect our name and honor is our never-ending fight,

Behold our colors flying high, Oh, Red and White, Red and White.

Contents 1 In popular culture 2 Notable alumni and attendees 2.1 A-C 2.2 D-K 2.3 L-P 2.4 Q-Z 3 Notable administrators and teachers 4 References 5 External links

In popular culture

In 1993, Wesley Snipes narrated the documentary, Hardwood Dreams, following five MHS seniors during their last high school basketball season as they dream of the National Basketball Association. Ten years later, Snipes narrates the 2004 TV sequel, Hardwood Dreams: Ten Years Later.^[2][3] Chris Gaines is a fictional MHS student and alternative rock musician, developed by Garth Brooks in 1999 for a future movie.^[4]

Notable alumni and attendees

A-C

• Roberta Achtenberg: Chair, Board of Trustees, California State University; former Assistant Secretary of HUD under President Bill Clinton; former member of the SF Board of Supervisors; former Senior VP for the SF Chamber of Commerce
• Michael Ajakwe, Jr.: actor, writer, Emmy Award-winning producer, director including Entertainment Tonight, Eve, Moesha, Sister, Sister^[5][6]
• John Arrillaga: American businessman who made his fortune through real estate; numbered as the 346th wealthiest person in the United States.
• Seimone Augustus: #1 draft pick, 2006, Minnesota Lynx
• John Bahler: vocal/horn arranger, vocals, musical director, including Michael Jackson, Pete Fountain, Clare Fischer, Vince Gill, Kathie Lee Gifford, Roberto Carlos, The Clique, The Jackson 5, The Partridge Family, Anthony Newley, The Association, Dean Martin, Lonnie Donegan, Elvis Presley, Dory Previn, Clare Fischer, Johnny Rivers, The Lennon Sisters, Toto, Roberto Carlos, Tanya Tucker, Barbara Streisand^[7]
• Tom Bahler: vocals, musician, arranger, composer, producer, including Vikki Carr, Quincy Jones, Michael Jackson, Brian Setzer, George Benson, David Axelrod, The Partridge Family, Patti Austin, Dory Previn, Neil Diamond, Gram Parsons, Billy Joel, Lee Ritenour, Leslie Gore, B.J. Thomas^[8]
• Bobbie Bass: TV and movie stuntman whose daring feats appeared in more than 40 films over 35 years, including crashing cars, jumping off buildings and taking punches for John Wayne, Burt Reynolds and Sylvester Stallone.^[9] TV and movie extra, including Star Trek: The Original Series^[10] Stepfather to Bo Derek.
• Elden Campbell: former professional basketball player who played center in the National Basketball Association^[11]
• Joe Campbell: musician, guitar, The Drifters, The Platters, The Dixie Cups, The Tokens, The Coasters, Johnny Thunder, Doug Kershaw, Cheryl Ladd, Dennis Weaver, The Diamonds, The Fortunes, Tommy Sands and Wilson Pickett^[12]
• Johnnie Carl: conductor/arranger, Crystal Cathedral's Hour of Power Orchestra^[13]
• Nick Colon: MHS alum, then MHS teacher. See Notable Teachers entry below

D-K

• Don Delew: artist; designer, including t-shirts for Bob Marley, Eagles, Dan Fogelberg tours^[14]
• Bill DeMartines: musician, formerly with Iron Butterfly^[15]
• Kevin Dunigan: actor^[16]
• Judy Dunlap (nee Frields): City of Inglewood, District #2 Councilmember, 1993, re-elected 1997; first Councilmember who was born and reared in Inglewood^[17]
• Ron Fox: assisted the California State Legislature, Utah State Legislature, 2000 U.S. Electoral College, Utah's 2002 Winter Olympics, the White House Advance Office, the U.S. State Department Protocol Office, 2002 NATO Summit, 2004 G-8 Summit^[18]
• Jackie Goldberg: politician, teacher (Compton Unified School District), former member of the California State Assembly, former member of the Los Angeles City Council, former president of the Los Angeles School Board.
• Janet Hastings: author, with Gail (nee Clemes) Smith, of Burnt Offerings and The Best Journeys Have No Destinations^[19]
• Flo Hyman: American volleyball player, Olympic silver medalist
• Dr. Billy G. Ingram: Founder/Pastor, Maranatha Community Church in Los Angeles^[20][21]
• Luz Jimenez: Oprah's Book Club National High School Essay Contest Winner^[22]
• Jon L. Johnson: Project Director, National Science Foundation Teacher Enhancement Project for high school teachers; Co-Project Director, National Science Foundation Instrumentation and Laboratory Improvement Project linking physics and mathematics courses; Co-Project Director, National Conferences for Undergraduate Research^[23]
• Ralph Johnson: drummer-percussionist-vocalist, Earth, Wind & Fire; inducted in 2000 into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame^[24]
• Kevin Jones: actor, including The Twilight Zone, Zane Gray Theater, Death Valley Days, Leave it to Beaver.^[25] Singer, guitar, member of "The Fourmost", 1967 L.A. County Battle of the Bands best vocal group; the 1966 winners were Karen and Richard Carpenter. "The Fourmost" was subsequently offered a studio audition by Jerry Moss, A & M Records. Member of The Young Americans.
• Charles Jordan: NFL football player, Green Bay Packers, Miami Dolphins, Seattle Seahawks^[26]
• Joanne Kurman-Montana (nee Joanne Kurman): alto singer, member of "The Fourmost", 1967 L.A. County Battle of the Bands best vocal group; the 1966 winners were Karen and Richard Carpenter. "The Fourmost" was subsequently offered a studio audition by Jerry Moss, A & M Records. "Miss Inglewood"; runner-up in Miss California pageant^[27]

L-P

• Larry Lawrence: recruited by noted educator Madeline Hunter of UCLA's world acclaimed Corinne A. Seeds University Elementary School (UES) as a math/science Demonstration Teacher, where he remained for many years. Lawrence's work was in conjunction with a special Ph.D. program run by the Dean of the School of Education, John Goodlad.
• Vicki Lawrence: singer, including The Night The Lights Went Out In Georgia, The Young Americans touring musical group, appeared in the feature film, "The Young Americans", which won an Academy Award for Best Documentary; actress, including The Carol Burnett Show and Mama's Family; won 2004 TV Land Award; won 1976 Emmy Award; nominee Golden Globe Award; nominee Daytime Emmy Award; game show contestant^[28][29]
• Jim Lefevbre: former LA Dodgers baseball player; former manager of the Mariners, Cubs and Brewers; head coach Chinese national baseball team 2008 Olympics^[30][31]
• Lisa Leslie: pro basketball player, actress, Wilhelmina model^[32]
• David Levy, Ph.D.: psychologist, author, speaker; actor in 1970's TV show Wonderbug^[33][34]
• Stan Love: NBA basketball player with the Washington Bullets & Los Angeles Lakers. Brother of Beach Boys lead singer Mike Love, and first cousin of Beach Boys Brian Wilson, Dennis Wilson and Carl Wilson. Father of UCLA freshman basketball player Kevin Love, the 2007 Gatorade HS Male Athlete of the Year.^[35]
• Dale Macha: truck driving champion^[36]
• Carolyn Mitchell (nee Barbara Ann Thomason): wife of Mickey Rooney; actress^[37]
• David Morales: founder, artistic director of the international-touring Cantare Con Vivo vocal group.
• Tom Nardini: actor; 1966 BAFTA Film Award nominee^[38]
• Bob Pederson: singer, stand up bass guitar, member of "The Fourmost", 1967 L.A. County Battle of the Bands best vocal group; the 1966 winners were Karen and Richard Carpenter. "The Fourmost" was subsequently offered a studio audition by Jerry Moss, A & M Records.
• Jim Photoglo: songwriter, including the Nitty Gritty Dirt Band hit, Fishin' in the Dark; wrote songs recorded by Marty Robbins, Everly Brothers, Brenda Lee, Dusty Springfield, Garth Brooks, Faith Hill, Travis Tritt, Patty Loveless; musician, including opened for the Beach Boys, toured as a singer/musician with Dan Fogelberg, Vince Gill, Nicolette Larson, Kathy Mattea and Wendy Waldman^[39][40]
• Curren Price: elected 51st district Assemblyman for California State Assembly in 2006; previously Inglewood City Councilman; ran unsuccessfully for Inglewood mayor (1997)^[41]
• Gordon Punt: award winning artist and sculptor^[42]

Q-Z

• Craig Reardon: 1993 Daytime Emmy Award "Outstanding Achievement in Makeup"; 1993 Emmy Award "Outstanding Individual Achievement in Makeup for a Series" for Star Trek: Deep Space Nine; 1998 Emmy Award "Outstanding Makeup for a Series" for Buffy the Vampire Slayer; 1999 Emmy Award "Outstanding Makeup for a Series" for The X Files^[43]
• Jeff Ross: singer, 12 string guitar, member of "The Fourmost", 1967 L.A. County Battle of the Bands best vocal group; the 1966 winners were Karen and Richard Carpenter. "The Fourmost" was subsequently offered a studio audition by Jerry Moss, A & M Records.
• Robert Ryan: matador, artist, painter^[44]
• Ralph Sappington: musician, composer; played and recorded with The Righteous Brothers, The Duke Ellington Orchestra, Will Ferrell’s father Mr. Lee, The Temptations, The Mills Brothers, Out of the Blue, Stan Getz; three compositions published in the Lutheran Book of Worship^[45]
• Byron Scott: former NBA player; current head coach New Orleans Hornets^[46]
• Kirk Silsbee: journalist with Los Angeles CityBeat and Pasadena Weekly^[47]
• Jackie Sleight: choreographer and director for Rod Stewart, Barry Manilow, Paula Abdul, McDonalds, Burger King; teacher's teacher^[48]
• Gail (nee Clemes) Smith: author, with Janet Hastings, of Burnt Offerings and The Best Journeys Have No Destinations^[19]
• Dave Stephenson: Photographer. See www.numinaphoto.com. A founding member of the championship Santa Monica Rugby Club^[49][50]
• Chaz Stevens: musician, vocals, flute, keyboards, drums with '60's group Fair Befall; toured with The Youngbloods^[51][52]
• Carol Swarbrick: stage and film actress^[53]
• Daniel Tabor: Inglewood City Councilman^[54]
• Tina Thompson: 2004 Olympics gold medal; pro basketball player
• Rahn Tobler: captained three Top Fuel car teams that won world titles, plus 18 NHRA wins; previous crew chief for wife, professional racecar driver Shirley Muldowney.^[55][56][57]
• Hollie Vest (nee Diann Vest): performer, Tina Turner impersonator^[58]

Notable administrators and teachers

• Jack Belasco: former mayor of Hermosa Beach, California^[59]
• Klair Bybee: film and TV actor, including Jerry McGuire, MacArthur and Planet of the Apes^[60]
• Nick Colon: runner, Pan American Games, for Team Puerto Rico; coached the Mexico City franchise in 1988-89 for Continental Basketball Association^[61]
• Don Fontana: professional recording artist with Roger Williams, Patti Page, Burl Ives, Ralph Carmichael^[62]
• Ken Green: band musician, director, including The Airmen of Note, President Carter, Danny Thomas, Bob Hope, Sarah Vaughn, The Tonight Show/Johnny Carson (see "Airmen of Note" on youtube).
• Jim Harrick: coached basketball at Pepperdine University, UCLA, University of Rhode Island, University of Georgia, Utah State University^[63]
• Larry Lawrence: see alumni entry.
• Jacques "Jack" LaCerte: film writer and director, including "Love Me Deadly" (1973) with Lyle Waggoner and Christopher Stone^[64]
• Norm Lumian: his MHS 2-Mile Relay Team set the National High School Record of 7:54.6 in 1957. The "Norm Lumian Cup—Men's 5000m" is part of the So Cal Jim Bush USATF Championships travelling cup group.^[65]
• Phyllis McGee: TV and film actress, Phyllis Love^[66]

References

External links

• Official site

• Morningside High School is at coordinates 33°56′23″N 118°19′52″W / 33.93966, -118.33108Coordinates: 33°56′23″N 118°19′52″W / 33.93966, -118.33108