Origins of the Moor

DEREK WU
Staff Writer

AHS was not the first institute established in the San Gabriel Valley. In 1886, Alhambra citizens desired to establish their own school that would be separate from the districts. Old Mill Creek became the line that separated Alhambra and San Gabriel. Students from Alhambra set up classes on South Chapel in a redwood cabin. Later that year, the building caught on fire; however, a bond resided among the students and another school was built in 1898 between Second and Third Streets, where we reside today.

Current day AHS has changed much over the last 116 years and has been awarded several times in different categories. In 2007, Alhambra High School won a “California Distinguished School” award, rating 8 out of 10. AHS also boasts several Almont Leagues awards won in baseball, basketball, football and track and field in several years. Clubs are also offered therefore providing a wide range of interests such as volunteering.

AHS has changed and thrived through the 116 years, and AHS will continue to provide excellent academics in the future.