Gresham High School (Oregon)

| type = [[Public school (government funded)|Public]]

| type = [[Public school (government funded)|Public]]

| district = [[Gresham-Barlow School District]]

| district = [[Gresham-Barlow School District]]

| principal = Erika Beddoe-Whitlock <ref name=Staff/>

| principal = Aki Mori<ref name=Staff/>

| grades = 9-12

| grades = 9-12

| staff = 70.44 (FTE)<ref name=NCES>{{cite web|url=https://nces.ed.gov/ccd/schoolsearch/school_detail.asp?Search=1&DistrictID=4106000&ID=410600001040|title=Gresham High School|publisher=National Center for Education Statistics|accessdate=December 18, 2024}}</ref>

| staff = 70.44 (FTE)<ref name=NCES>{{cite web|url=https://nces.ed.gov/ccd/schoolsearch/school_detail.asp?Search=1&DistrictID=4106000&ID=410600001040|title=Gresham High School|publisher=National Center for Education Statistics|accessdate=December 18, 2024}}</ref>

==History==

==History==

Gresham High School was the first high school to open in the city of Gresham, officially opening in 1915. Previously, high school classes were taught in a schoolhouse that is on the current site of West Gresham Elementary School.<ref>{{Cite book |last=Bowder |first=Jerry |title=Munhinotu Vol. 30, 1946 |year=1946 |pages=8}}</ref> Its first high school classes were taught during the 1902-03 school year and a grade was added each year until the first [[Senior (education)#United States|senior class]] graduated in 1906.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Hess |first=Dylan |title=Changing times |url=https://greshamargus.com/4696/features/changing-times/ |access-date=2023-12-11 |website=The Argus}}</ref>

The school building was completed in 1915 and opened the following school year. Previously, high school classes were taught in a schoolhouse that is on the current site of West Gresham Elementary School.<ref>{{Cite book |last=Bowder |first=Jerry |title=Munhinotu Vol. 30, 1946 |year=1946 |pages=8}}</ref> Its first high school classes were taught during the 1902-03 school year and a grade was added each year until the first [[Senior (education)#United States|senior class]] graduated in 1906.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Hess |first=Dylan |title=Changing times |url=https://greshamargus.com/4696/features/changing-times/ |access-date=2023-12-11 |website=The Argus}}</ref>

In 1922, a [[gym]]nasium and [[auditorium]] were built, followed by a south wing of classrooms in 1936. In 1940, through the [[Works Progress Administration]], the current gym, an updated auditorium, a north wing of classrooms, and an agriculture building were constructed. In 1993, a new Physical Education building was completed behind the grandstands.<ref name=":0">{{Cite web |title=About Us / General Information |url=https://www.gresham.k12.or.us/domain/http%3A%2F%2Fwww.gresham.k12.or.us%2Fsite%2Fdefault.aspx%3FDomainID%3D1113 |access-date=2023-12-11 |website=www.gresham.k12.or.us |language=en}}</ref>

In 1922, a [[gym]]nasium and [[auditorium]] were built, followed by a south wing of classrooms in 1936. In 1940, through the [[Works Progress Administration]], the current gym, an updated auditorium, a north wing of classrooms, and an agriculture building were constructed. In 1993, a new Physical Education building was completed behind the grandstands.<ref name=":0">{{Cite web |title=About Us / General Information |url=https://www.gresham.k12.or.us/domain/http%3A%2F%2Fwww.gresham.k12.or.us%2Fsite%2Fdefault.aspx%3FDomainID%3D1113 |access-date=2023-12-11 |website=www.gresham.k12.or.us |language=en}}</ref>

=== Activities ===

=== Activities ===

Gresham has three main performing arts programs: [[theatre]], [[choir]], and band, who all perform at competitions.

Gresham offers three performing arts programs: theater, choir, and band.

The Theatre Arts Department offers students opportunities from acting in main stage productions, including a full length musical, to directing or working as crew members backstage. Students work with theatre professionals throughout the Portland area, including a residency with Portland Center Stage, and working with influential organist [[Martin Ellis (organist)|Martin Ellis]].

The Theatre Arts Department offers students opportunities from acting in main stage productions, including a full length musical, to directing or working as crew members backstage. Students work with theatre professionals throughout the Portland area, including a residency with Portland Center Stage, and working with influential organist [[Martin Ellis (organist)|Martin Ellis]].

The choir program consists of Encore Choir, Gresham Men's Choir, Treble Choir, Concert Choir, and Overtones. For five years in a row, the Gresham High School Concert Choir placed in the top five in the OSAA State Choir Competition.

The choir program consists of Encore Choir, Gresham Men's Choir, Treble Choir, Concert Choir, and Overtones. For five years in a row, the Gresham High School Concert Choir placed in the top five in the OSAA State Choir Competition.

The Gresham High School Band program consists of Jazz Band, Concert Band, Symphonic Band, and Wind Ensemble. Members of these bands perform at home football and basketball games as the Pep Band, and march in Gresham's annual Teddy Bear Parade each September. Additionally, there is a [[pit orchestra]]. The band program was introduced in 1926.

The band program consists of 4 bands, with the most advanced being Wind Ensemble. Members of the band perform at home football and basketball games as the Gresham Pep Band, and also marches in the local annual Teddy Bear Parade each September. Gresham's jazz band is offered as a zero period and perform at jazz festivals. Select members also perform in the theaters' productions as part of a pit orchestra.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Instramental Music - Gresham High School |url=https://ghs.gresham.k12.or.us/departments/fine-and-performing-arts/band |access-date=2025-07-06 |website=ghs.gresham.k12.or.us |language=en-US}}</ref>

Although the Gresham-Barlow School District cut millions of dollars from the budget for the 2009-2010 school year, the band and choir programs were able to continue at Gresham High School because of peaceful student protests through song.<ref name="Staff" />

Although the Gresham-Barlow School District cut millions of dollars from the budget for the 2009-2010 school year, the band and choir programs were able to continue at Gresham High School because of peaceful student protests through song.<ref name="Staff" />

* [[Anne Schedeen]] (1967), actress<ref>{{cite book|year=1966|page=154|title=Munhinotu 1966|publisher=Gresham High School}} (School yearbook).</ref>

* [[Anne Schedeen]] (1967), actress<ref>{{cite book|year=1966|page=154|title=Munhinotu 1966|publisher=Gresham High School}} (School yearbook).</ref>

* [[Bob Schloredt]] (1959), professional [[quarterback]] and [[College Football Hall of Fame]] member

* [[Bob Schloredt]] (1959), professional [[quarterback]] and [[College Football Hall of Fame]] member

* [[Floyd Standifer]] (1946), jazz musician

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