James Logan High School, high school in Union City, California
James Logan High School is a public school in Union City, California, situated on approximately 64 acres of land with school buildings, green lawns, and sports fields. The school serves students in grades 9 through 12, with an enrollment of about 3,000 students each year.
The school opened in 1959 as the region experienced rapid growth after World War II and needed expanded educational facilities. It earned Blue Ribbon School recognition during the 1980s and 1990s, and received the California Distinguished School award in 1994 and 1998.
The school is named after James Logan, an Irish immigrant who settled in the area during the late 1800s and contributed to local farming and school development. The community adopts black and red as school colors, with Jimmy the Colt as its mascot, symbols that appear regularly in student life and campus traditions.
The school is located in a residential neighborhood with a mild climate typical of the Bay Area and is easily accessible to visitors from surrounding districts. The campus is open and accessible with pathways connecting different areas, including classrooms, sports fields, and recreation spaces.
The school has produced several notable graduates, including professional athletes who went on to play in major leagues and entertainers in media. The school publishes a newspaper called The Courier and a yearbook titled Epitaph, which serve as records of student life and yearly memories.
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