Hawthorne High School

Hawthorne High School is a public high school located in Hawthorne, California, within the Centinela Valley Union High School District. It opened in 1951 with 9th and 10th grades. The first graduating senior class was that of 1954. It is most notable for its association with The Beach Boys, whose original members Brian, Carl, and Dennis Wilson, and Al Jardine attended the school. Coincidentally, Olivia Trinidad Arias, who later became Olivia Harrison (George Harrison’s wife), also attended; she graduated in 1965. Hawthorne High School is a cross-town rival with Leuzinger High School. Notable alumni Athletes Ron Mix, San Diego Chargers and NFL Hall Of Famer Scott Laidlaw, running back, Stanford, Dallas Cowboys Mike Scott, pitcher New York Mets, Houston Astros (1986 Cy Young Award Winner) Curtis Conway, wide receiver, Chicago Bears, San Diego Chargers Michael Marsh, 1992 Olympic gold medalist, 200 Meters, 4 x 100 Meter relay; U.S. High School National Record holder in 4 X 400 Meter Relay (3:07:40) on April 6, 1985 Henry Thomas youth record sprinter; U.S. High School National Record holder in 4 X 400 Meter Relay (3:07:40) on April 6, 1985 Mark Lee, 70s relief pitcher for the San Diego Padres Major League team Cameron Stephenson, offensive lineman for the Green Bay Packers Carl Boenish, US Parachuting Association Achievement award winner Adimchinobi Echemandu, running back for the Oakland Raiders April Jace, former wife of Michael Jace Treamelle Taylor, Canadian Football League player Mike Colbern, catcher Chicago White Sox