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Hall Of Honor

3 Educational Pioneers
3 Educational Pioneers
Gloria Jones
Gloria Jones
Gene Chubb
Gene Chubb
John Lawrence Colonghi
John Lawrence Colonghi
Scott Lippman
Scott Lippman
Jim Zumwalt
Jim Zumwalt
Lora Cicalo
Lora Cicalo
Darcy Arreola Lange
Darcy Arreola Lange
Paul Wright
Paul Wright
Kristin Danielson Rhodes
Kristin Danielson Rhodes
2020 Hall Of Honor
2020 Hall Of Honor
2015 Hall of Honor
2015 Hall Of Honor

From the 1960's to the 1980's, 27 Grossmont alumni were selected as Honor Graduates. Beginning in 2010, and every 5 years subsequent, Grossmont High School's Hall of Honor will welcome notable alumni or faculty/staff/community members who have achieved in one of several areas: athletics, academics, arts, public service or who have been dedicated faculty, staff or community members. Currently, there ar 39 Hall of Honor Members.

Below are the photographs and the text from the Hall of Honor plaques presented to each honoree; these plaques are displayed in the Museum! These individuals have brought honor to Grossmont High School after their graduation or through their years of involvement with Grossmont.

2025 Hall Of Honor

These 12 honorees will join the current 51 Hall of Honorees, Foothillers who have distinguished themselves through their years of service to GHS or through their achievements after high school.

7 GHS Educators and Staff

  1. Dorothy Cooke Smith, GHS Pioneer Educator 1927-1967
  2. Jean Creelman, GHS Pioneer Educator 1946-1974
  3. Tom Eklund, Physics Teacher 1974-2021
  4. Sandy La Plant, Math Teacher 1970-2010
  5. 5. Sue Emerson, Science Teacher 1974-1996
  6. Joe Gizoni, Beloved Foothiller Staff 1962-2003
  7. Eddie DeCoito, Beloved Foothiller Staff 1969-2005

5 GHS Alumni

  1. Roberto Ricardo Alvarez, Class of 1937: Historic Plaintiff and Successful Hispanic Businessman
  2. Kendrick Bangs Kellogg, Class of 1953: Innovative Architect
  3. Milton Silverman, Class of 1962, Trial Attorney Known for his Dedication to Clients
  4. Kimberlin Brown, Class of 1979, Award Winning Soap Opera Actress and Philanthropist
  5. Steve Martin, Class of 1988, Inspirational Double Amputee Veteran and Athlete

We will celebrate these wonderful Foothillers and their achievements second semester. Stay tuned for more details!

1920's Hall of Honor

Lawrence Carr, Class of 1925 Lawrence spent his career in the San Diego City Schools District in various coaching and administrative positions. During his high school coaching days, he mentored several students who became nationally known...

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