Proud graduate of sunset high school
class of 1988!!!
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Natalie Van Valkenberg
6 years ago
Be true to your school, as Sunset has been true to its mission, to provide a quality alternative in education for its community. We are Sunset proud!
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Marc Angstead
6 years ago
Keep Sunset!! What are you people thinking?? This school saved my life! I can’t believe this is even being considered!!
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Michael Murphy
6 years ago
Please preserve history and keep Sunset The schools name more then enough change is happening in our beloved city
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Alexandra Johnson
6 years ago
Attending sunset was the best decision I ever made.
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Nancy Murray
6 years ago
One can't change a legacy by changing its name. You lose the history. You erase it. Names are a way to honor. Such action will dishonor generations of personal histories.
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Rachel
6 years ago
Don’t change the name! Sunset high was a great school for me and much better option than the usual high volume high schools in ca
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Anonymous
6 years ago
I don't feel that there are any negative stereotypes/stigma associated with Sunset High School. And even if there are, then changing the name of the school will not fix that. Focus on what's important. If you believe that re-naming something will make it better, then the Padres should have changed their team name decades ago.
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Natalia
6 years ago
This school saved my life. The teachers at this school are so caring, loving and personable. They truly care about you and your well-being. I had such a special bond with all the teachers there especially my advisor she still has a special place in my heart and always will. This school is a special place and kids get so much more one on one attention then they would at a big public school. This school needs to stick around it’s a part of Encinitas... like Encinitas wouldn’t be Encinitas without Sunset!
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Heather Peterson
6 years ago
nothing wrong with the name! I think it completely goes withe Beach theme of its surroundings
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Britt Corrales
6 years ago
Sunset should remain sunset
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Kathie Oversmith
6 years ago
Sunset...:an icon in our community for all students-acceleration, individual mastery of difficult subjects....the school is on fire with love, compassion, that enhances self esteem and self love. When one examines the body, staff, former leaders of SUNSET-they are inundated with a family atmosphere of love, support, honesty, and inspiration. Sunset is a model of what every high school should inspire-we care about you, we will help u achieve, go for the stars! Many students have flourished from this inclusion of love and I highly admire Doc Reisner, Don Rizzi, and staff for their incredible guidance and love that all students have experienced. The sun sets to the west of legendary SUNSET-The awesome beauty of the setting sun is symbolic of the beauty and mystery of life itself. In this SUNSET represents the magic of life and continuance of love. It speaks for itself. I have never in my 42 years of teaching heard any student say anything negative about SUNSET. Why would we ever change a name that is symbolic of beauty and magical in the way that every student is compelled to find the cyclical nature that highlight the dreams, hopes, resilience that every student needs. Go SUNSET!
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Bruce Hall
6 years ago
Don’t change the name
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Medina Kühn
6 years ago
I’m an alumni and I fully support keeping the name. There is nothing wrong with me or my choice of education and for many folks this is not only a great option but the ONLY option.
The negative stereotype for alternative schools will always be there when racist, classist, and bigoted people hold the power. Don’t cave in to this bullying, there’s nothing to be ashamed of.
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Anonymous
6 years ago
Why change the name of the school, Sunset High is a great name for a school.
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Anonymous
6 years ago
Please keep the original name, "Sunset High School." It's the one we know and love.
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Kodi Moneymaker
6 years ago
I love this place.
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Sara Goudreau
6 years ago
Both my parents attended high school at Sunset and it is safe to say my dad would not have graduated without the supportive staff and teachers there. My brother, cousins and I attended Sunset. I graduated early and finished over 20 classes in one year. The programs, teachers, and overall tight-knit environment is exactly what your students need. I understand re-branding will not take that away from the school, but the name itself is so special to the generations of kids who attended. SUNSET High school is pillar in the Encinitas Community. Instead of re-branding consider hosting an informational back to school event open to the community to learn about all the amazing things Sunset has to offer. You, Mr. Ayala and all the Sunset staff, are the ones who taught so many of us to embrace our differences, stand tall and be proud of your roots. The name SUNSET is part of my story.
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Kevin Jenkins
6 years ago
This school the only reason i graduated. Hold great opportunities for kids whom struggle in school
I am Proud to have gone to Sunset.
Proud graduate of sunset high school class of 1988!!!
Be true to your school, as Sunset has been true to its mission, to provide a quality alternative in education for its community. We are Sunset proud!
Keep Sunset!! What are you people thinking?? This school saved my life! I can’t believe this is even being considered!!
Please preserve history and keep Sunset The schools name more then enough change is happening in our beloved city
Attending sunset was the best decision I ever made.
One can't change a legacy by changing its name. You lose the history. You erase it. Names are a way to honor. Such action will dishonor generations of personal histories.
Don’t change the name! Sunset high was a great school for me and much better option than the usual high volume high schools in ca
I don't feel that there are any negative stereotypes/stigma associated with Sunset High School. And even if there are, then changing the name of the school will not fix that. Focus on what's important. If you believe that re-naming something will make it better, then the Padres should have changed their team name decades ago.
This school saved my life. The teachers at this school are so caring, loving and personable. They truly care about you and your well-being. I had such a special bond with all the teachers there especially my advisor she still has a special place in my heart and always will. This school is a special place and kids get so much more one on one attention then they would at a big public school. This school needs to stick around it’s a part of Encinitas... like Encinitas wouldn’t be Encinitas without Sunset!
nothing wrong with the name! I think it completely goes withe Beach theme of its surroundings
Sunset should remain sunset
Sunset...:an icon in our community for all students-acceleration, individual mastery of difficult subjects....the school is on fire with love, compassion, that enhances self esteem and self love. When one examines the body, staff, former leaders of SUNSET-they are inundated with a family atmosphere of love, support, honesty, and inspiration. Sunset is a model of what every high school should inspire-we care about you, we will help u achieve, go for the stars! Many students have flourished from this inclusion of love and I highly admire Doc Reisner, Don Rizzi, and staff for their incredible guidance and love that all students have experienced. The sun sets to the west of legendary SUNSET-The awesome beauty of the setting sun is symbolic of the beauty and mystery of life itself. In this SUNSET represents the magic of life and continuance of love. It speaks for itself. I have never in my 42 years of teaching heard any student say anything negative about SUNSET. Why would we ever change a name that is symbolic of beauty and magical in the way that every student is compelled to find the cyclical nature that highlight the dreams, hopes, resilience that every student needs. Go SUNSET!
Don’t change the name
I’m an alumni and I fully support keeping the name. There is nothing wrong with me or my choice of education and for many folks this is not only a great option but the ONLY option. The negative stereotype for alternative schools will always be there when racist, classist, and bigoted people hold the power. Don’t cave in to this bullying, there’s nothing to be ashamed of.
Why change the name of the school, Sunset High is a great name for a school.
Please keep the original name, "Sunset High School." It's the one we know and love.
I love this place.
Both my parents attended high school at Sunset and it is safe to say my dad would not have graduated without the supportive staff and teachers there. My brother, cousins and I attended Sunset. I graduated early and finished over 20 classes in one year. The programs, teachers, and overall tight-knit environment is exactly what your students need. I understand re-branding will not take that away from the school, but the name itself is so special to the generations of kids who attended. SUNSET High school is pillar in the Encinitas Community. Instead of re-branding consider hosting an informational back to school event open to the community to learn about all the amazing things Sunset has to offer. You, Mr. Ayala and all the Sunset staff, are the ones who taught so many of us to embrace our differences, stand tall and be proud of your roots. The name SUNSET is part of my story.
This school the only reason i graduated. Hold great opportunities for kids whom struggle in school