[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 149 (2003), Part 15]
[Senate]
[Page 20845]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]


             THE 100TH ANNIVERSARY OF HOLLYWOOD HIGH SCHOOL

 Mrs. BOXER. Mr. President, I wish to reflect on the proud 
history of Hollywood High School, which is celebrating its centennial 
on September 13. In some ways, Hollywood High School lives up to its 
name. Judy Garland, Mickey Rooney, and Lana Turner were on the school's 
roster. Carol Burnett was the editor of the school paper. And scores of 
other celebrities received their education at Hollywood High. Hollywood 
High has certainly grown significantly from its humble beginnings.
  It opened in 1903 on the second floor of a former bakery located on 
Highland Avenue. It had an enrollment of 56 students, and only three 
teachers were on the payroll. Two years later, construction on a Roman-
temple style building was underway at the intersection of Sunset 
Boulevard and Highland Avenue, and this is where the school still 
stands today.
  Over the years, Hollywood High's student population grew to include 
not only Hollywood celebrities, but also leaders in American 
government, and in many other fields. Former Secretary of State Warren 
Christopher graduated from Hollywood High, as did Judge John Aiso, the 
first Nisei appointed to the federal bench.
  Hollywood High School provides a myriad of services to students 
interested in the performing arts. In partnership with Paramount 
Studios, it administers the New Media Academy. Hollywood High also has 
a winning debate team, award-winning dance and drill teams, and a 
Performing Arts Magnet Center.
  Mr. President, it is clear that Hollywood High has enjoyed a colorful 
and successful history, and I congratulate the school, staff and 
students on this special occasion.

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