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SMHS 120th Anniversary Event

San Mateo High School 120th Anniversary Event

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SMUHSD and San Mateo High School Celebrate 120th Anniversary 

More than 400 community members including alumni, staff and students attended San Mateo High School’s 120th Anniversary Event held on Saturday, October 8. 

The event featured performances by the music, drama and dance departments. Student-led campus tours and a historical slideshow were also highlights of the event. 

KTSF News interviewed SMUHSD Board Member Robert Griffin and SMHS Principal Yvonne Shiu about the anniversary.

Watch a short video of the SMHS Chamber Singers performing “Bill Bailey, Won’t You Please Come Home.” 

Photos from the event will be posted soon.

Two SMHS Alumni
SMHS Alumni
Four people at the San Mateo 120th Celebration
SMUHSD Board Member Robert Griffin; former teacher and football coach Buzz Williams; SMHS Athletic Director Jeff Scheller; and former SMHS Assistant Principal Cynthia Rapaido
SMHS Assistant Principals Gary Hong and Margarita Navarro
San Mateo High Assistant Principals Gary Hong and Margarita Navarro
A man and woman smiling
Former and current members of the SMHS Community came out for the 120th event
SMHS Student Jermaine Lei and Principal Yvonne Shiu
SMHS Student Jermaine Lei and Principal Yvonne Shiu
Three women at a booth
Former and current members of the SMHS Community came out for the 120th event
Cheerleader performance in the quad
Cheerleader performance in the quad
SMHS Activities Director Sara Cowey with Alumni
SMHS Activities Director Sara Cowey with Alumni
SMHS Alumni pose for a photo
SMHS Alumni
Four SMHS Alumni pose for the camera
SMHS Alumni
Two people pose for a photo
Former and current members of the SMHS Community came out for the 120th event
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SMHS Teacher Val Cintas, Athletic Director Jeff Scheller, former SMUHSD employee Shirley Wong and SMHS Principal Yvonne Shiu
SMHS Teacher Val Cintas, Athletic Director Jeff Scheller, former SMUHSD employee Shirley Wong and SMHS Principal Yvonne Shiu
SMUHSD Manager of Communications Laura Chalkley and the Bearcat Mascot
SMUHSD Manager of Communications Laura Chalkley and the Bearcat Mascot
SMHS Students Lucy Ko and Jermaine Lei
SMHS Students Lucy Ko and Jermaine Lei
SMUHSD Board Member Linda Lees Dwyer with SMUHSD Manager of Communications Laura Chalkley
SMUHSD Board Member Linda Lees Dwyer with SMUHSD Manager of Communications Laura Chalkley
SMHS Career Coordinator Nancy Kane
SMHS Career Coordinator Nancy Kane
SMUSHD 2022 Board President Peter Hanley
SMUSHD 2022 Board President Peter Hanley
Robert Griffin, Randall Booker, Linda Lees Dwyer
SMUHSD Board Member Robert Griffin, SMUHSD Superintendent Randall Booker; SMUHSD Board Member Linda Lees Dwyer
SMHS Activities Director Sara Cowey with SMHS Alumni
SMHS Activities Director Sara Cowey with SMHS Alumni
SMHS Drama Students Luke Kastelic, Katie Maupin, Sofia LaBove and Catcher Sanchez
SMHS Drama Students Luke Kastelic, Katie Maupin, Sofia LaBove and Catcher Sanchez
SMHS Students Keren Kreindler and Maren Sawamura
SMHS Students Keren Kreindler and Maren Sawamura
SMHS Students Seth Nocos and Dylan Marie Soler
SMHS Students Seth Nocos and Dylan Marie Soler
SMHS Students Rin Vasquez, Keani Cervantes, Zuleyka Granados and alumni Melanie Martinez
SMHS Students Rin Vasquez, Keani Cervantes, Zuleyka Granados and alumni Melanie Martinez
Retired SMHS dance teacher Diane Silva, Former Assistant Principal Cynthia Rapaido, Retired employee Shirley Wong, SMHS Staff Assistant Ayde Cervantes and SMHS Principal Yvonne Shiu
Retired SMHS dance teacher Diane Silva, Former Assistant Principal Cynthia Rapaido, Retired employee Shirley Wong, SMHS Staff Assistant Ayde Cervantes and SMHS Principal Yvonne Shiu