CHSF News

Anonymous Donor Pledges $14,000 Scholarship for the 8th Consecutive Year

For the eighth consecutive year, an anonymous donor is providing a scholarship to a Chico High graduate who will attend California State University, Chico in Fall 2012 and major in Engineering.

The scholarship is $14,000 and distributed over 2 years. These scholarships have enriched the lives of CHS grads and provided them with the opportunity to attend a four year university. Meet the first two recipients and learn how this scholarship impacted their lives.

Chico High School Foundation Finds New Leadership in the Wake of Tragedy

Syl Lucena. Image courtesy of Golden Valley Bank. The Chico High School Foundation (CHSF) is pleased to announce a new president to its Board of Directors.

Chico High School and the Chico Community Mourns the Sudden and Unexpected Loss of Former Principal Roger Williams


The Chico community was shocked to hear of the untimely death of Former Principal and President of the Chico High School Foundation, Roger Williams.

Chico High School (CHS) Foundation Semi-Annual Newsletter

Thank you! Thank you! Thank you!

Fifty-two varsity head coaches, three hundred alumni, and friends who attended the Coaches' Reunion dinner on Saturday, August 21enjoyed many hugs and even more smiles together! The CHS Foundation board extends its sincere appreciation to the coaches, donors, alumni and guests for making the dinner such a resounding success and for supporting the CHS athletic department. Pictures can be viewed on the CHSF facebook page.

Mindi Bach reflects on a career in sports journalism that started at Chico High

Many high school athletes undoubtedly dream of becoming professional athletes, or at least reaching the big-time college level of competition. Statistically, few make it.

Even so, some people have the extraordinary opportunity to still be involved with major college and professional sports— not as athletes, but as observers and commentators. They’re living the dream and getting paid to do it.

New Chico High Athletics' Endowment Fund Established!

Show your appreciation to your Chico High School coach by donating to the newly established Athletic Endowment Fund. Your money will be placed into a permanent account and invested in the market ( 60% common stock and 40% bonds). The athletic director and a committee of coaches will determine how to spend the interest monies on an annual basis. The money could be used for a scholarship and/or needed supplies and equipment.

Keeping it local: Maderos, Schlueter enjoy careers launched by Chico High School success

George Maderos and Coach Schlueter strategize with the Chico High School Varsity Basketball CoachJust a little more than six decades ago, George Maderos sat on the bench in City College of San Francisco’s gymnasium.

“How’s your ankle?” asked his coach, Al Schlueter.

“Which ankle?” Maderos responded with a grin.

1992 Alumnus Todd Van Nuys Remembers Varsity Basketball as 'one of the best times of [his] life'

Todd Van Nuys 1992 Chico High School Senior PortraitOn paper, it figured to be a mismatch of such huge proportions that most people involved probably pondered the need to play the game at all.

1985 Chico High School Freshman Tennis Star, Matt Lucena, stood tall amongst senior and junior competitors

Matt Lucena's 1988 Senior PortraitThough it was impossible to predict at the time, losing a singles match as a freshman turned out to be a pivotal moment for Matt Lucena.

It was the spring of 1985 and Lucena wasn’t even a student at Chico High School – rather, he was a ninth-grader at Chico Junior but standing tall among competitors who were typically juniors and seniors.

Open Letter to All Chico High School Graduates

Roger WilliamsThe students and teachers at your alma mater need your help now and in the future!  The importance and value of education have never been more crucial for our youth and for the future of our country. 

While it may seem overwhelming to change the national, state or even local systems of education, you can positively influence one school , one teacher, or one student at a place that matters to all of us... Chico High School (CHS)!

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Chico High School Sports Reunion 2010

Celebrating Varsity Head Coaches and Athletes

What a success! With 52 coaches attending the coaches reunion, the Elk's Lodge was sold out and full of fond memories, smiling and thank yous! View Photos!

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