Adrian C. Wilcox High School
The side wall of the Wilcox office, as seen from the main parking lot
Address
3250 Monroe Street

Santa Clara
,
Santa Clara County
,
California
95051

United States
Coordinates37°21′59″N 121°59′10″W / 37.3664°N 121.986195°W / 37.3664; -121.986195
Information
TypePublic high school
MottoBe Charger Strong[1]
Established1961
School districtSanta Clara Unified
NCES District ID0635430[2]
CEEB code053276[3]
NCES School ID063543006055[2]
PrincipalKristin Gonzalez[4]
Vice PrincipalsMatt Kolda, Kathleen MacDonald, Sara Silverman, Michael Stieren[4]
Staff and faculty173[5] (2023–2024)
Teaching staff96.23 (FTE)[2] (2021–2022)
Grades9-12
Enrollment1,859[6] (2022–2023)
 • Grade 9402
 • Grade 10510
 • Grade 11465
 • Grade 12482
Average class size464.75[6]
Student to teacher ratio20.13[2] (2021–2022)
Schedule typeModified block schedule[7]
Campus size33 acres[8]
Students' unionAssociated Student Body (ASB)
Color(s)  Black
  Gold
Song"Alma Mater"[9]
All hail our alma mater
All hail, hail to thee
Our voices raise to sing thy praise
Long may thy glory be
Thy banner ever over us
Will guide eternally
May we worthy ever be
All hail Wilcox to thee
Fight song"Fight On Wilcox"[10]
W.I.L.C.O.X.
Wilcox! Wilcox!
Hurrah!
Athletics conferenceSanta Clara Valley Athletic League
CIF Central Coast Section
SportsCross country, field hockey, football, golf, tennis, volleyball, water polo, basketball, soccer, wrestling, badminton, baseball, softball, competitive sports cheer, gymnastics, lacrosse, swimming, diving, track and field[11]
MascotCharlie the Charger
NicknameChargers
RivalSanta Clara High School
AccreditationWestern Association of Schools and Colleges (WASC)
NewspaperThe Scribe
YearbookThe Phoenix
Feeder schoolsPeterson Middle School[12]
Cabrillo Middle School[12]
Graduates (2023)461 of 480[13]
Clubs76
Sports teams21
Websitewilcox.santaclarausd.org
Last updated: 6 January 2024

Adrian C. Wilcox High School is a comprehensive, coeducational public high school in Santa Clara, California that serves students in grades nine through twelve.[14] It is one of four high schools in the Santa Clara Unified School District (SCUSD).[12] Wilcox was first accredited by the Western Association of Schools and Colleges in 1966 and has since been accredited through 2022.[13] In April 2005, Wilcox officially became a California Distinguished School.[15]

History

Construction of Wilcox High School began in the late 1950s. The school was named for Adrian Wilcox, a pear rancher and University of California graduate who served on the Santa Clara Union High School[lower-alpha 1] Board of Trustees for over 30 years.[17]

Wilcox High School opened its doors to freshmen and sophomores in September 1961.[14][18] The first graduating class was the Class of 1964, and the first class to attend Wilcox for all four years was the Class of 1965. The first Wilcox homecoming was in 1963, although the homecoming parade that year was canceled due to the assassination of John F. Kennedy.[19]

In 1981, the neighboring Peterson High School closed due to dwindling enrollment and became Peterson Middle School.[20] The former Peterson students joined the Wilcox student body. In an effort to be more welcoming to all students, the school voted to change its colors, mascot, and newspaper and yearbook names.

1961–1981 1981–present
Colors   Green
  Gold		   Black
  Gold[18]
Mascot The Warrior[21] Charlie the Charger[22]
Newspaper The War Chants The Scribe[23]
Yearbook The Promethean[24] The Phoenix[25]
Song "Alma Mater"[9]
Fight song "Fight On Wilcox"[10]

In February 2005, Wilcox's theater, the Mission City Center for the Performing Arts (MCCPA), opened for use by both SCUSD and the city of Santa Clara.[26]

Campus

Wilcox High School's campus has an area of roughly 33 acres and spans across the Calabazas Creek.[8][27] The majority of campus lies to the east of the creek, with only the N building, M building, and Mission City Center for the Performing Arts situated to the west. Two bridges cross the creek.

The campus' quad has over a dozen tables with umbrellas, as well as a couple of grassy hills and a concrete platform.[28] The quad serves as the center of activity throughout the school day and is sandwiched between the cafeteria, the library, and the B, R, and P buildings.[27]

The science wing and various playing fields are to the south of the P building. The primary football field is situated on the eastern edge of campus and has a running track around it.[27]

Student life

The school newspaper is known as The Scribe and usually publishes seven issues per year.[23] The school yearbook is known as The Phoenix.[25]

Extracurricular groups include the Wilcox Robotics Team,[13][29] the Wilcox Orchestra,[13][30] the Chargerette Drill Team,[13][31] the Song Pom Dance Team,[13][32] the Sideline Cheer Team,[13][33] Wilcox Stage Company,[13][34] Wilcox Speech and Debate,[13][35] Wilcox Business Experience,[13][36] and the Wilcox High School Choir.[13][30]

Wilcox has an extensive athletics program, with over twenty teams in sports ranging from football to lacrosse to badminton.[11][13]

Class colors and Fantastics

Each class is designated a class color.[37] The colors for the 2023–2024 school year are:

Class of Standing Color
2027 Freshman   Blue[37]
2026 Sophomore   Red[38]
2025 Junior   Yellow[39]
2024 Senior   Green[40]

The colors are on a four-year rotation, with the color of the graduating seniors being handed off to the following year's freshmen. For example, after the class of 2023's graduation, the incoming freshman of the 2023–2024 school year, or the class of 2027, received their class color of blue.

The colors are primarily used during the annual battle of the classes, known as Fantastics.[37][41] Fantastics was created as a school spirit activity in 1995 and has taken place every March since. During Fantastics week, all of the classes compete against each other in various physical contests, such as competitive dance.[37] The competitors wear shirts with the color of their class. Alternating years are known as Sister Classes and often compete together during Fantastics.

Associated Student Body (ASB)

Homecoming and Fantastics are organized by the Associated Student Body (ASB) and the four class councils. The Wilcox ASB is composed of 17 students, including 13 officers and 4 class presidents.[42] They are in charge of dances, rallies, and school-wide events. At the beginning of the fourth quarter of every school year, students with a grade point average of 2.5 or higher are eligible to run for ASB.[43]

Each year has its own class council, consisting of nine members.[44][45][46] The class president is also part of ASB. Much like ASB, students run for election to class councils. Class councils are in charge of class funding, fundraisers, activities, and execution of Homecoming and Fantastics.

Academics

AP and Honors classes

As of the 2023–2024 school year, Wilcox offers 24 Advanced Placement (AP) courses and 9 honors-level courses.[14] Over 40% of students enroll in at least one AP course, and an average of 68% of students passed their AP Exams during the 2021, 2022, and 2023 testing seasons.[13]

CTE Program

Wilcox has a Career Technical Education (CTE) Program with a wide range of classes, including business, fashion, and culinary skills, that aims to fully prepare students for the careers and industries of the twenty-first century.[13][47] Many CTE students receive college credit through Mission College.

Graduation requirements

Subject Years Credits[14][13]
English 4 40
Mathematics 2 20
Science 2 20
Social Science 3 30
World Language 1 10
Visual and Performing Arts, Practical Arts 1.5 15
Physical Education, Health 2.5 25
Electives 70
Community service 20 hours
Total 230

Performing arts

Music

The music department includes a concert choir, concert and jazz bands, and an orchestra.[30]

Wilcox's marching band, the "Black and Gold Regime", has a competitive after-school program and plays at sports games and the annual homecoming parade.[19]

The Wilcox High School Music Department puts on three concerts every school year: the Winter Concert, the Spring Concert,[48] and the Pops Concert. Admission to these concerts, which are held in the Mission City Center for Performing Arts, is free and open to the public.

Theatre

As of the 2023–2024 school year, Wilcox offers two theatre courses, Theatre 1 and Theatre Productions Honors.[14] Theatre 1 provides an introduction to many theatrical techniques, including voice projection, pantomime, and improvisation. Theatre Productions Honors focuses on the theory and design of various aspects of technical theatre, including the sets, lights, and costumes. The class also covers and expands on the techniques learned in Theatre 1. Theatre Productions Honors is a UC-approved honors-level course.[34][49]

Wilcox Stage Company

The school's drama club is Wilcox Stage Company, which performs twice each school year at the Mission City Center for Performing Arts.[34][50]

Wilcox Stage Company's past performances[51][52]
Year Show Type
1962–1963 Arsenic And Old Lace Play
1963–1964 The Teahouse Of The August Moon Play
1964–1965 The Night Of January 17th Play
1965–1966 My Three Angels Play
2000–2001 Little Shop of Horrors Musical
2007–2008 Into the Woods Musical
2008–2009 Noises Off Play
2011–2012 The Greek Mythology Olympiaganza Play
2012–2013 The Importance of Being Earnest Play
The Mousetrap Play
2013–2014 The Dining Room Play
Alice in Wonderland Play
2014–2015 Rosencrantz and Guildenstern Are Dead Play
Guys and Dolls Musical
2015–2016 The Great Gatsby Musical
2016–2017 Frankenstein Play
Beauty and the Beast Musical
2017–2018 Almost, Maine Play
Grease Musical
2018–2019 Autumn Entertainment Night, featuring Check, Please! Fundraiser
Chicago Musical
Chicago On The Rocks With A Twist Showcase
2019–2020 Everybody Has Issues Showcase
Mamma Mia![lower-alpha 2] Musical
2021–2022 Not Completely Hopeless Showcase
The Great Gatsby Play
2022–2023 Clue: On Stage Play
Dracula Play
2023–2024 The Single Man Play
The Brothers Grimm Spectaculathon Play

Athletics

Wilcox High School competes in the De Anza League of the Santa Clara Valley Athletic League (SCVAL).[53]

Sports offered at Wilcox High School (2023–2024)[11]
Fall Sports Winter Sports Spring Sports
Boys Football Baseball, golf, tennis, volleyball
Girls Field hockey, golf, tennis, volleyball Gymnastics, lacrosse, softball
Both / Either Cross country, water polo Basketball, soccer, wrestling Badminton, competitive sports cheer, swimming, diving, track and field

Baseball

Wilcox's baseball program has won five CIF Central Coast Section (CCS) titles in the twenty-first century (2000, 2002, 2004, 2008, 2014).[54] The program has had numerous athletes compete at the collegiate and professional level.[55]

Track and Field

From 2009 to 2015, The Varsity Boys Track and Field Team remained undefeated in league competition. During the same time period The Varsity Girls Track Team was undefeated for a period of four years. During this time period, 2009–2015 the combined varsity boys and girls track teams had an overall win loss record of 84–4 with the boys at 42–0. In 2008–2009 the Wilcox Track and Field Team made history, both the girls and boys team went undefeated in their League for the first time.

During the years 2009–2016 the track and field program at Wilcox HS produced:

12 CCS champions, 5 second-place finishers, 8 third place, 4 fourth place

26 state championship qualifiers, 7 state finalists, 4 state medalists

The Wilcox track and field program has had two Olympic athletes. 1999 Wilcox graduate Amin Nikfar, represented the Republic of Iran in the men's shot put in the 2008 and 2012 Olympic Games. Former head coach and long-time science teacher, Mike Buncic, represented the United States in the men's discus throw in the 1988 and 1992 Olympic Games.

Other Wilcox athletic programs

In the 2008–2009, the girls' water polo team had their first-ever perfect regular season before losing in CCS. In 2007, Wilcox's badminton team came third overall in their league. The Wilcox wrestling team went undefeated in the El Camino League in 2007–2008 season, winning the league championship. In 2008–2009 the Wilcox football team made it to the C.C.S finals against Menlo Atherton. In the 2009–2010 season, Wilcox played against Los Gatos in the CCS finals and lost by 1 point in overtime. In 1995 and 1997, the Wilcox football team had its best seasons with winning 2 CCS Division II championships. The boys volleyball program at Wilcox earned a berth into the 2014 CCS Division 1 Playoffs for the first time in school history after winning the SCVAL-El Camino Division title.

Controversies

Slave Day

Prior to the 1989–90 school year, Wilcox held an annual "Slave Day" where students advertised and sold themselves to each other.[19] In 1990, the Black Student Union convinced Wilcox administration to end the tradition.

Forgery incident and forfeited football games

In fall 2003, it was discovered that a senior member of the Wilcox football team had forged evidence of his academic eligibility in order to compete on the team.[56] Following the discovery of the forgery, the Central Coast Section (CCS) ruled that Wilcox was to forfeit six football games.

Head custodian replaced

During the 2009–10 school year, the Santa Clara Unified School District transferred the Wilcox head custodian, Joe Miller, to the district office following investigations revealing that he had violated sexual harassment policies.[57]

Illicit relationship between teacher and student

In early 2010, former Wilcox teacher Edward Slate pleaded guilty to six felony counts relating to sexual relations with a student, which had lasted for roughly nine months beginning in 2008.[58]

Environmental activists blocking homecoming parade

During the 2017 annual homecoming parade, roughly twenty AP Environmental Studies students and other activists temporarily blocked parade floats in a protest against the wasting of resources at Wilcox.[19]

Football players chanting homophobic slurs at male cheerleader

At a 2019 football game, some members of the Wilcox team began chanting homophobic slurs at a male cheerleader, culminating in physical threats against two cheerleaders.[59] After investigations from the Santa Clara Unified School District and the Santa Clara Police Department, no criminal charges were filed and some students were disciplined individually.[60][61]

Notable alumni

Notes

  1. ↑ Santa Clara Union High School went defunct shortly after the Santa Clara, Alviso, and old Jefferson school districts merged in 1965 to form the Santa Clara Unified School District.[16][17]
  2. ↑ Wilcox Stage Company was unable to perform Mamma Mia! in 2020 due to the COVID-19 pandemic.[52]

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  8. 1 2 "High School Course Catalogue 2017-2018" (PDF). Santa Clara Unified School District. Retrieved December 30, 2023.
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  12. 1 2 3 "Schools". Santa Clara Unified School District.
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  45. ↑ "Class of 2025". Wilcox High School. Retrieved December 31, 2023.
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  50. ↑ "Wilcox Stage Company's "Dracula" Channels Pop Culture from the 1980s". The Silicon Valley Voice. April 27, 2023. Retrieved December 30, 2023.
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  54. ↑ "Historical Record of CCS Baseball Championship Results". Central Coast Section. Retrieved January 5, 2024.
  55. 1 2 "Carney Lansford". San Jose Sports Authority. Retrieved January 5, 2024.
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  58. ↑ Noguchi, Sharon; Gomez, Mark (February 10, 2010). "Ex-Wilcox teacher Edward Slate pleads guilty to having sex with student". The Mercury News. Retrieved January 5, 2024.
  59. ↑ Sabedra, Darren; Almond, Elliott (October 21, 2019). "Bay Area cheerleader alleges football players directed homophobic slurs at him". The Mercury News. Retrieved January 5, 2024.
  60. ↑ Cassell, Heather (November 4, 2019). "Updated: No criminal charges in high school bullying incident". The Bay Area Reporter. Retrieved January 5, 2024.
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