William C. Overfelt High School Explained

William C. Overfelt High School
Streetaddress:1835 Cunningham Avenue
City:San Jose
State:California
Country:US
Type:Public high school
Established:1962
District:East Side Union High School District
Principal:Vito Chiala
Grades:9-12
Ratio:20.81
Staff:64.82 (FTE)
Enrollment:1,349 (2022–23)[1]
Mascot:Royal
Yearbook:Citadel
Website:William C. Overfelt High School
Colors:White, Red & Blue

William C. Overfelt High School is a public high school in the East San Jose area of San Jose, California. The principal is Vito Chiala.[2] Overfelt opened in 1962, making it the third-oldest school in the East Side Union High School District. Since 2005, most of the classrooms have been replaced or modernized.[3] Overfelt's yearbook, the Citadel, won National Scholastic Press Association Pacemaker awards in 1994,[4] 1998,[5] and 2000.[6]

Notable alumni

Actress, best known for her roles in films during the 1970s blaxploitation era.

Olympic Gold medal winner.

NFL running back who scored a touchdown for the San Francisco 49ers in Super Bowl XIX.

NFL quarterback who won two Super Bowls.

politician, served on the San Jose City Council and in the California State Assembly.

See also

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Notes and References

  1. Web site: William C. Overfelt High. National Center for Education Statistics. July 23, 2024.
  2. Web site: John Fensterwald . What's in a name? Everything, at California high school graduation . EdSource . June 2, 2016 .
  3. Web site: William C. Overfelt High School: School Info . . May 24, 2017 .
  4. Web site: 1994 Yearbook Pacemaker Winners . . 2017-05-24 .
  5. Web site: 1998 Yearbook Pacemaker Winners . National Scholastic Press Association . 2017-05-24 .
  6. Web site: 2000 Yearbook Pacemaker Winners . National Scholastic Press Association . 2017-05-24 .