Woodrow Wilson High School of San Francisco won CIF California State Track & Field Championship Team Title in 1973. The 440 yard Relay team won the CIF State Championship and set a new California State Record with a time of 41.0 sec. flat in the Prelims. Photo above L-R: Ron Whitaker, Duane Walker, Mike Farmer, Mike Kirtman
WELCOME TO THE HOME OF THE
WOODROW WILSON HIGH SCHOOL WARRIORS
SAN FRANCISCO, CALIFORNIA
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Offical Name: WOODROW WILSON HIGH SCHOOL
Address: 400 Mansell Avenue
City & State: San Francisco, California
Zip Code: 94134
Year Opened: 1963
Last Graduating Class: Spring 1995
Mascot: Warriors
Colors: Green and Gold
Nickames: "Wilson", "Woodrow", & "The Drow", "WWHS"
The San Francisco Unified School District (SFUSD) closed the original Woodrow Wilson High School in the Fall of 1995. It was changed to the Phillip & Sala Burton Academic High School. The new Phillip & Sala Burton Academic High School is located on the original campus of Woodrow Wilson High School and is located at 400 Mansell Avenue, San Francisco, California 94124.
Address: 400 Mansell Avenue
City & State: San Francisco, California
Zip Code: 94134
Year Opened: 1963
Last Graduating Class: Spring 1995
Mascot: Warriors
Colors: Green and Gold
Nickames: "Wilson", "Woodrow", & "The Drow", "WWHS"
The San Francisco Unified School District (SFUSD) closed the original Woodrow Wilson High School in the Fall of 1995. It was changed to the Phillip & Sala Burton Academic High School. The new Phillip & Sala Burton Academic High School is located on the original campus of Woodrow Wilson High School and is located at 400 Mansell Avenue, San Francisco, California 94124.
WELCOME TO THE HOME OF THE WOODROW WILSON HIGH SCHOOL WARRIORS OF SAN FRANCISCO, CA
400 MANSELL AVE., SAN FRANCISCO, CALIFORNIA 94134
Hello to my fellow Wilson Warriors. Some of you are visiting this website for the very first time and some of you have been here before. This site is designed to present to the world some of the achievements, and life experiences of the great alumni of Woodrow Wilson High School in San Francisco, CA. Please feel free to browse down our long pages, and then move up on our menu bar and navigate to the other pages and see what the Warriors have to say about our lives and the things that are important to us. So, if you call our school, "Woodrow", or "Wilson", or "The Drow"...We know you are a beloved Warrior, or Warriorette. (smile)
Thank you for visiting our website.
Derek L. Toliver, Editor, Founder & Website Guru of www.WilsonSFWarriors.com
1971 Senior Class President of Woodrow Wilson High School
CAROLYN "ZORINA" LONDON, aka "The Black Pearl"
Woodrow Wilson High School Class of 1971
Founder of the Woodrow Wilson HS Warriorettes
Internationally Acclaimed Entertainer: Dancer, Singer, Actress, Producer, Model
Video: Zorina's Short Testimony
VIDEO: 2010 Interview of Derek Toliver, Woodrow Wilson HS Class of 1971 & Stanford University Class of 1975, who was serving as Interim Executive Director at Young Community Developers, (YCD) Inc. (Click here for Bio on Derek) - Listen to his views on how we must move to improve the opportunities for our youth in Bayview Hunters Point & District 10 in San Francisco. He is being interviewed by Focuz who has served over 25 years in prison & jail, (over half of his life). Focuz has been trying to get his life back on track with the help of people like Derek, & others. Derek has a plan to help end violence, crime, poverty, unemployment, poor health outcomes, & poor educational outcomes, poor housing, & lower life expectancy in District 10 of San Francisco. His plan is empty without your help. Roll up your sleeves and pitch in if you believe education and opportunity for our youth can make a difference. www.stem2hearts.com
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Derek L. Toliver, Woodrow Wilson High School Class of 1971 was Senior Class President, and he earned his BA Degree in Economics from Stanford University Class of 1975. Derek is currently serving as the Founder, CEO, & Managing Director of Go2Strategy, LLC, the parent company of Go2Strategy Health & Food Solutions - www.go2strategy.com. He is also the founder of STEM2HEArts K-14 Career & Technical Education. STEM2HEArts stands for Science, Technology, Engineering, Math, Healthcare, Education, & Arts. The focus is on providing education and career pathways for students from K-14 (which stands for Kindergarten through the 2nd year of College), residing in subisidized housing developments, foster care, juvenile detention centers, group homes, and homeless shelters. The website is www.stem2hearts.com. His other STEM Programs are: STEM2Sports | STEM2Life | STEM2Work | & his STEM2Equity Blog. Click here to view the complete Bio on Derek
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MICHAEL WARR
Author, Writer, Poet, Business Consultant
Woodrow Wilson High School Class of 1972
Michael Warr's books include We Are All The Black Boy and Power Lines: A Decade of Poetry From Chicago's Guild Complex (Co-Editor), both from Tia Chucha Press, which will publish his new collection The Armageddon of Funk in 2011. His literary awards include the Gwendolyn Brooks Significant Illinois Poets Award, a NEA Creative Writing Fellowship, and The Beat Museum Poet of the Month. For more information and downloads of his poems with music go to http://poetryspeaks.com/michaelwarr.
DAVID WOODARD
GM Nameplate - Elite Label Division
Head of the San Jose Art Department
Woodrow Wilson High School - Class of 1973
San Jose State University - BA Degree Graphic Arts
Video Slideshow of some of the "Elite Labels" that are produced under the guidance of David Woodard at GM Nameplate in San Jose, CA - Click to Play
David Woodard is another legendary alumnus of Woodrow Wilson High School (WWHS) in San Francisco, CA. David graduated from Woodrow Wilson HS in 1973, and graduated with a BA Degree in Graphic Design from San Jose State University. Here is a great article on his 33 year career with GM Nameplate (GMN) in San Jose where he is the head of the GM Nameplate San Jose Art Department. David is the brother of Gene Woodard, another illustrious WWHS Warrior and they both are proud of their home neighborhood having grown up on Nichols Way in Double Rock or Alice Griffith. Encourage our youth to follow our leaders like David & Gene Woodard. Read more & watch videos about other great WWHS Warrior alumni at www.wilsonsfwarriors.com
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Dr. Mack Roach III, MD FACR
FORMER CHAIR OF RADIATION ONCOLOGY FOR 9 YEARS & PROFESSOR OF RADIATION ONCOLOGY, MEDICAL ONCOLOGY & UROLOGY AT THE UNIVERSITY OF CALIFORNIA SAN FRANCISCO (UCSF) MEDICAL CENTER & HELEN DILLER CANCER CENTER UCSF
Aptos Junior High School, Class of 1968
Woodrow Wilson High School - (He followed several of his close friends who lived in Bayview Hunters Point & District 10 & enrolled himself at Woodrow Wilson HS (WWHS). He attended WWHS as a 10th grader for 1 semester before his mother intervened & sent him to Balboa HS his Lakeview district school. His mother had actually wanted him to attend Lowell HS where he was accepted, but he personally decided not to attend.)
Balboa High School - Class of 1971 (attended Balboa until family moved to San Mateo, CA)
Capuchino High School - Graduated - Class of 1971
Morehouse College, Atlanta, GA, BS, 1975, Physics
Stanford University School of Medicine, Stanford,CA, MD, 1979, Medicine
University of California San Francisco, Fellow, 1981-83, Med Oncology
Stanford University School of Medicine, Stanford,CA, Resident, 1984-87, Radiation Oncology
Dr. Mack Roach III, a radiation oncologist, is an internationally renowned expert in the treatment and management of prostate cancer. His research addresses new therapies such as 3-D conformal and intensity modulated radiotherapy (IMRT) as well as brachytherapy for prostate cancer. Roach chaired one of the most important clinical trials comparing different strategies for locally advanced prostate cancer. He gained international recognition as an authority on treatment planning for prostate cancer and served as senior author for the guidelines for treatment planning published by the American College of Radiology.
Roach earned a medical degree at Stanford University School of Medicine. He is a member of several professional societies including the American Society of Clinical Oncology, American Society for Therapeutic Radiology and Oncology, Radiation Therapy Oncology Group, National Cancer Institute's IMRT Working Group and American Joint Commission for Cancer Staging. He is chair of Radiation Oncology and a professor of radiation oncology, medical oncology and urology at UCSF.
VIDEO: Dr. MACK ROACH III, MD
"Treatment of Prostate Cancer in Developing Countries"
Kilimanjaro Christian Medical Center
Moshi, Tanzania - March 24-25, 2014
JAMES "JIM" MARTIN
Woodrow Wilson High School
Class of 1970 - Senior Class President
Former Western Regional Director of the NAACP
Bayview Hunters Point & San Francisco Leader
President & Founder of the California Federation of Fathers, Families, & Communities
RICK STEVENS, one of the original lead singers of Tower of Power sings his classic song,
"You're Still a Young Man"
"CLICK" ON THE WOODROW WILSON HS GRAND ALUMNI FLYER ABOVE TO VISIT THE WEBSITE FOR MORE INFORMATION. - Shelly Tatum , Sponsor
I dedicate the "The Sweetest Pain", by Dexter Wansel, featuring lead vocalist Terry Wells to the Woodrow Wilson HS San Francisco Class of 1979. See you at the Woodrow Wilson High School Grand Alumni Reunion 2014 on Aug. 30, 2014 at the Marriott Marquis - 780 Mission St. San Francisco, CA. Click on the poster above to visit the website to buy your tickets.
MEMORIAL TRIBUTE TO A FALLEN WARRIOR
The Great & Legendary Track & Field Star
GREGORY LOVE - ALL-City Champion
To enlarge the document below - Click on the box in the lower right-hand corner
SAN FRANCISCO WILL ALWAYS BE THE MOST BEAUTIFUL CITY IN THE WESTERN U.S. AND ONE OF THE MOST BEAUTIFUL CITIES IN THE WORLD.The Jay Paul Company, a San Francisco based Silicon Valley Development company has created a video on their proposed new development at 181 Fremont Street in San Francisco. This video is being recognized for it's captivating and breathtaking views of our great city. Heller Manus Architects designed the 181 Fremont Street building which is featured in the this video.
PLATFORM TO EMPLOYMENT PROGRAM for members of the community who have run out of unemployment benefits.
This program is available in California. Ask at your local California EDD office (Employment Development Department)
Dr. KENNETH SIMON
MD, MBA, FACS
Board Certified in General Surgery and a Fellow of the American College of Surgeons & The Society of Vascular Surgeons
Woodrow Wilson HS Class of 1971
All-City Champion 120yd Low Hurdles
San Francisco HS All-City Record holder 13.2 sec. 120 yd LH
Dr. Simon was the first Black Faculty Member at the University of Mississippi Medical Center in Jackson, MS
MD, MBA, FACS
Board Certified in General Surgery and a Fellow of the American College of Surgeons & The Society of Vascular Surgeons
Woodrow Wilson HS Class of 1971
All-City Champion 120yd Low Hurdles
San Francisco HS All-City Record holder 13.2 sec. 120 yd LH
Dr. Simon was the first Black Faculty Member at the University of Mississippi Medical Center in Jackson, MS
WARNING ABOUT THE CLEANUP OF HUNTERS POINT NAVAL SHIPYARD
GENE WOODARD
Woodrow Wilson HS Class of 1972
AAA All-City Football & All-City Baseball Honoree
Director of Building Services & Facilities Services
University of Washington (UW) - Seattle, Washington
Manages close to 300 Employees in the Building Services Department
Oversees the Cleaning Processes of roughly 11 million square feet of cleanable space in 175 buildings, and over 10,000 offices. As of Dec. 2011, UW had 15 certified buildings, 21 in process, and 41 LEED-accredited professionals on staff. Every campus building erected since 2006 has earned LEED Gold certification.
GENE WOODARD IS A GREEN CLEANING PIONEER AND INNOVATOR
Gene Woodard grew up on Nichols Way in the Alice Griffth Public Housing Development (aka Double Rock), and graduated from Woodrow Wilson High School in 1972, where he was 2-Sport AAA All-City Player in Football and Baseball. He attended Portola Junior High School, and he is a graduate of Portland State University where he starred in Football as an All-League Running Back. He was the roommate of the late great Arthur Dickson (Woodrow Wilson Alumni and Dallas Cowboy free agent) at Portland State. He has been the Director of Custodial Services at the University of Washington for over 30 years, and he is currently the Director of Building Services Division, which includes Custodial Services, and Recycling, and Solid Waste programs. He is a Registered Executive Housekeeper and member of the International Executive Housekeeping Association (IEHA), for which he is a Past President (200-2002); the International Sanitary Suppliers Association (ISSA); and the Association of Physical Plant Administrators (APPA). Gene also serves on the Advisory Board of the Healthy Facilities Institute (HFI).
Click on the photos below to see:
Gene Woodard, Woodrow Wilson HS Class of 1972 (Pictured on the left)
Gene Woodard (last row on the left) with coaching his son's basketball team. His son is on the end in front of Gene.
WILLIAM K. WESLEY, JD MBA
Woodrow Wilson HS Class of 1972
Currently, William is a transformational speaker who speaks at conferences, schools, churches, prisons, and other venues. He is an adjunct professor at Golden Gate University’s Ageno School of Business, and a Dispute Resolution Arbitrator with the Financial Regulatory Authority (FINRA). He has an MBA, JD and other professional licenses. He is the author of FULL LIFE BALANCE.
Watch William on the Bay Sunday Show being interviewed about his new book:
FULL LIFE BALANCE
The 5 Keys To The Kingdom
"How To Live Better Everyday"
Click below to visit the Full Life Balance website: www.fullifebalance.com
Woodrow Wilson HS Class of 1972
Currently, William is a transformational speaker who speaks at conferences, schools, churches, prisons, and other venues. He is an adjunct professor at Golden Gate University’s Ageno School of Business, and a Dispute Resolution Arbitrator with the Financial Regulatory Authority (FINRA). He has an MBA, JD and other professional licenses. He is the author of FULL LIFE BALANCE.
Watch William on the Bay Sunday Show being interviewed about his new book:
FULL LIFE BALANCE
The 5 Keys To The Kingdom
"How To Live Better Everyday"
Click below to visit the Full Life Balance website: www.fullifebalance.com
WOODROW WILSON SONG OF THE WEEK:
"WORDS" - Anthony David - Featuring India Arie
WOODROW WILSON HS SF - BLACK HISTORY MONTH CELEBRATION
VIDEO: MUHAMMAD ALI ON THE PARKINSON SHOW - CIRCA 1974
Length: 67 minutes
CHARLES LEE, JR. - Woodrow Wilson High School - Class of 1971
San Francisco Young Citizen's Award Winner 1970-71
DEVELOPER RELEASES VIDEO OF CANDLESTICK'S FUTURE
MARK ALEXANDER, Ph.D.
Woodrow Wilson HS Class of 1970
Woodrow Wilson HS Student Body President 1969-70
Retired Research Scientist
Retired Cardiovascular Epidemiologist
Former Board Chairman of 100 Black Men of the Bay Area
Founder of Youth Movement, Inc.
Woodrow Wilson HS Class of 1970
Woodrow Wilson HS Student Body President 1969-70
Retired Research Scientist
Retired Cardiovascular Epidemiologist
Former Board Chairman of 100 Black Men of the Bay Area
Founder of Youth Movement, Inc.
VIDEO: NBC Nightly News - MAKING A DIFFERENCE
"DOCTOR CREATES PROGRAM TO COMBAT CHILDHOOD OBESITY"
Mark Alexander, Ph.D. is featured on this television program
Visit NBCNews.com for breaking news, world news, and news about the economy
Youth Movement
www.youth-movement.org
Mark Alexander, PhD
Executive Director
F: (510) 217-3439
[email protected]
Mark Alexander, PhD is a retired research scientist at the Division of Research Kaiser Permanente Northern California. He is also a Cardiovascular Epidemiologist who is committed to improving the health outcomes of marginalized communities. Dr. Alexander is also interested in the effects of racism and social class on health. He is the former Chairman of the Board of Directors of 100 Black Men of the Bay Area. He is an advisor to many community organizations in theSan Francisco Bay Area.
Dr. Alexander has published in the Archives of Internal Medicine, the Journal of the American Medical Association, the American Heart Journal, and other peer reviewed journals.Dr. Alexander's research interests include: cardiovascular disease and geriatric epidemiology.
www.youth-movement.org
Mark Alexander, PhD
Executive Director
F: (510) 217-3439
[email protected]
Mark Alexander, PhD is a retired research scientist at the Division of Research Kaiser Permanente Northern California. He is also a Cardiovascular Epidemiologist who is committed to improving the health outcomes of marginalized communities. Dr. Alexander is also interested in the effects of racism and social class on health. He is the former Chairman of the Board of Directors of 100 Black Men of the Bay Area. He is an advisor to many community organizations in theSan Francisco Bay Area.
Dr. Alexander has published in the Archives of Internal Medicine, the Journal of the American Medical Association, the American Heart Journal, and other peer reviewed journals.Dr. Alexander's research interests include: cardiovascular disease and geriatric epidemiology.
RICHARD HUMPHREY
Woodrow Wilson HS Class of 1970
1970 SF AAA All-City Track Champion 120yd HH
Rollerskating Entrepreneur, Inventor, & Designer
Rollerskating Dance and Fitness Guru
Rollerskating Actor & Consultant on Television & Movies
Founder & Owner of www.RollerDance.com
Woodrow Wilson HS Class of 1970
1970 SF AAA All-City Track Champion 120yd HH
Rollerskating Entrepreneur, Inventor, & Designer
Rollerskating Dance and Fitness Guru
Rollerskating Actor & Consultant on Television & Movies
Founder & Owner of www.RollerDance.com
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DR. OZ TELEVISION PROGRAM:
Richard Humphrey teaches Dr. Oz how to Rollerskate
RICHARD HUMPHREY, CLASS OF 1970 - BIOGRAPHY
My career as a professional skater began in 1978 at the height of rollerdisco when I was selected to participate in a television pilot called, "Dancing Wheels," directed by Saul Zants Productions. That year, I formed a group of San Francisco based skaters called the, "Golden Rollers."
From 1980 to 1982, I performed in Sao Paulo, Brazil, annually in the San Francisco Fair, public performances on behalf of KSFX FM and acted as Program / Skating Director at San Francisco's Le Park skating rink. During 1982 to 1990, I appeared in performances before the San Francisco Ballet for Michael Smuin; by special invitation asked to appear as the opening act for comedian Ronny Schell and Phyllis Diller; television appearance on shows, "Evening Magazine" and "Real People."
From 1990 to 1995, I taught classes for University of California, San Francisco at the Third Wave Dance Studio, including seminars and Health Expositions. In 1995, I opened up my own Rollerdance Studio in San Francisco--the only one between here and New York, and currently teach about two classes a week.
From 1996-1997, I produced my first instructional video called, "Rollerdancing--A Workout on Skates," along with a step-by-step booklet. I performed in a Half-time show for the Oakland Skates Hockey team, and...by special request--choreographed dance steps for Olympic Gold Medalist--Kristi Yamaguchi. I also appeared in the October 1996 Issue of Ebony Magazine in an article about Rollerdancing.
In 1999, I received a patent on the Rollerdeck-Plus fitness machine. The videos and fitness machine are the product of my passion for fitness and skating.
I have worked as Damon Wayans Rollerdance Stunt Double and most recently appeared on the Dr. Oz Show in 2010 to teach him the steps of Rollerdance.
Visit Richard's Website for more information: www.rollerdance.com
From 1980 to 1982, I performed in Sao Paulo, Brazil, annually in the San Francisco Fair, public performances on behalf of KSFX FM and acted as Program / Skating Director at San Francisco's Le Park skating rink. During 1982 to 1990, I appeared in performances before the San Francisco Ballet for Michael Smuin; by special invitation asked to appear as the opening act for comedian Ronny Schell and Phyllis Diller; television appearance on shows, "Evening Magazine" and "Real People."
From 1990 to 1995, I taught classes for University of California, San Francisco at the Third Wave Dance Studio, including seminars and Health Expositions. In 1995, I opened up my own Rollerdance Studio in San Francisco--the only one between here and New York, and currently teach about two classes a week.
From 1996-1997, I produced my first instructional video called, "Rollerdancing--A Workout on Skates," along with a step-by-step booklet. I performed in a Half-time show for the Oakland Skates Hockey team, and...by special request--choreographed dance steps for Olympic Gold Medalist--Kristi Yamaguchi. I also appeared in the October 1996 Issue of Ebony Magazine in an article about Rollerdancing.
In 1999, I received a patent on the Rollerdeck-Plus fitness machine. The videos and fitness machine are the product of my passion for fitness and skating.
I have worked as Damon Wayans Rollerdance Stunt Double and most recently appeared on the Dr. Oz Show in 2010 to teach him the steps of Rollerdance.
Visit Richard's Website for more information: www.rollerdance.com
"BABY, BABY MY LOVE'S ALL FOR YOU"
- Performed by Deniece Williams
The song, "BABY BABY MY LOVE'S ALL FOR YOU" was Co-Written by Verdine White (Earth, Wind & Fire) and Robert Byron Wright, Woodrow Wilson High School, San Francisco, CA - Class of 1968. The late Robert B. Wright was married to Lecei Wright (formerly Elisecia Watkins - WWHS Class of 1971).
ROBERT BYRON WRIGHT, Producer & Songwriter
Woodrow Wilson HS San Francisco, CA - Class of 1968
Former Vice President A&R RCA Records
(See "MUSIC" Page for more info on Robert B. Wright)
ROBERT BYRON WRIGHT, Producer & Songwriter
Woodrow Wilson HS San Francisco, CA - Class of 1968
Former Vice President A&R RCA Records
(See "MUSIC" Page for more info on Robert B. Wright)
SLIDESHOW OF MISSION & WOODROW WILSON HIGH SCHOOL REUNION
July 25, 2009 Event Sponsored by Robert Duncan & Will Gatlin at K.C. Jones Park & MLK, Jr. Swimming Pool on Third Street nr. Carroll Street in San Francisco, CA
Click the "Green Button" below to visit the YearUp website:
Year Up Bay Area is a one-year, intensive training program that provides low-income young adults, ages 18-24, with a combination of hands-on skill development, college credits, and corporate internships with high technology companies. Since opening our doors in 2008, we have helped almost 500 young adults cross the Opportunity Divide in the San Francisco Bay Area. 88% of our graduates are employed (earning competitive wages) or are attending college within four months of completing the program.
Minority applicants are encouraged to apply.
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YEARUP BAY AREA VIDEO
Woodrow Wilson High School San Francisco
Won the 1973 California Interscholastic Federation State
Track & Field Championship Team Title. Woodrow Wilson High School
is the only San Francisco High School to ever win the CIF State Track & Field Championships in the 100 year history of this prestigious meet.
The Woodrow Wilson High School Track & Field Team was
Coached by the Legendary Teacher, Tactician, Innovator, & Motivator
ADAM BANKS
Wilson HS Coach from 1971 - 1974,
Balboa HS Alumni, City College of San Francisco Alumni,
Sacramento State College Alumni
The only Track & Field Coach to win back-to-back titles in the 440 yard relay in 1972 and 1973 setting the California State Record at 41.0 in the CIF State prelims, and the Boys High Jump in 1973 and 1974
with (2) different jumpers: 1973 Champion Randy Turner,
and 1974 Champion Charles Hatch
(Hatch was the first San Francisco Prep to jump 7'0" )
The 1973 Wilson Warriors Track and Field Team was ranked #1 in the USA by Track and Field News and High School Track
Won the 1973 California Interscholastic Federation State
Track & Field Championship Team Title. Woodrow Wilson High School
is the only San Francisco High School to ever win the CIF State Track & Field Championships in the 100 year history of this prestigious meet.
The Woodrow Wilson High School Track & Field Team was
Coached by the Legendary Teacher, Tactician, Innovator, & Motivator
ADAM BANKS
Wilson HS Coach from 1971 - 1974,
Balboa HS Alumni, City College of San Francisco Alumni,
Sacramento State College Alumni
The only Track & Field Coach to win back-to-back titles in the 440 yard relay in 1972 and 1973 setting the California State Record at 41.0 in the CIF State prelims, and the Boys High Jump in 1973 and 1974
with (2) different jumpers: 1973 Champion Randy Turner,
and 1974 Champion Charles Hatch
(Hatch was the first San Francisco Prep to jump 7'0" )
The 1973 Wilson Warriors Track and Field Team was ranked #1 in the USA by Track and Field News and High School Track
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L-R Above: Ron Whitaker - 1973 CIF State Track & Field 440 yard dash Champion - 47.0 seconds. The Wilson High School 1973 CIF State Track & Field Championship 440 yard Relay Team ran a California State Record of 41.0 seconds in the CIF State prelims and won the final at 41.3 sec. (The 440 yd relay team photo above: L-R: Ron Whitaker, Duane Walker, Mike Farmer, Mike Kirtman). This was the 1973 CIF State Championship 440 yard Relay team that established the California State Record of 41.0 seconds in the prelims. - The 440 yard relay order for each Wilson HS runner was: 1st Leg: Mike Farmer, 2nd leg: Ron Whitaker, 3rd leg: Mike Kirtman, 4th leg Anchor: Duane Walker. They used a now famous relay pass that was developed by Malachi Andrews, Head Track & Field Coach of Cal State Hayward called the PSS (PREPARE, STYLE, & SMOKE). Adam Banks took the PSS concept developed by Mal Andrews and shocked the world with the speed and success he was able to display with his record setting relay teams from Woodrow Wilson High School in San Francisco, CA. Adam Banks is the only coach to ever win back-to-back 440 yard relay titles at the CIF California State Track & Field Championships in successive years (The Woodrow Wilson HS Warriors of San Francisco were the 1972 & 1973 CIF California State 440 yard Relay Champions - the only team in history to accomplish this feat - thanks to Mal Andrews, Cal State Hayward Coach, and the legendary Wilson HS Warriors Track & Field Coach Adam Banks.
Woodrow Wilson High School San Francisco, CA won the 1968 Northern California Tournament of Champions Basketball Championship & the 1968
San Francisco Academic Athletic Assoc. High School Basketball Championship.
The Wilson Warriors went Undefeated for the Whole 1967-68 Basketball season.
The team was led by the phenomenal Ansley Truitt a 6'9 inch Center who went on to star on the University of California. The Berkeley HS Basketball team was led by the great Phil Chenier (he later starred on the UC Berkeley Basketball team with Ansley Truitt, and he was drafted by the NBA Washington Bullets). The Wilson HS Warriors were ranked either #1 or #2 in the State of California in 1968, along with the Compton HS Basketball team that also went undefeated.
The Wilson HS Warriors Basketball team was
Coached by Frank Ingersoll
A Players Coach and Master Tactician who retired after his undefeated season.
San Francisco Academic Athletic Assoc. High School Basketball Championship.
The Wilson Warriors went Undefeated for the Whole 1967-68 Basketball season.
The team was led by the phenomenal Ansley Truitt a 6'9 inch Center who went on to star on the University of California. The Berkeley HS Basketball team was led by the great Phil Chenier (he later starred on the UC Berkeley Basketball team with Ansley Truitt, and he was drafted by the NBA Washington Bullets). The Wilson HS Warriors were ranked either #1 or #2 in the State of California in 1968, along with the Compton HS Basketball team that also went undefeated.
The Wilson HS Warriors Basketball team was
Coached by Frank Ingersoll
A Players Coach and Master Tactician who retired after his undefeated season.
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