Gardena High School is one of those iconic schools in Southern California that had a style and flavor that truly exemplified what high school was all about in the 70's and 80's. As the The Classics of 81 prepare for their 30 year reunion, expect to be hearing a lot about the campus that went from Mohicans to Panthers, while always repping that "Dena Pride".
Although Gardena High was recently named to a preliminary list of California's "persistently lowest-achieving" public campuses that may be shut down or turned into charter schools, many alumni are convinced that the school can still turn things around.
A facebook group has started as a gathering place for old classmates, friends, and supporters. Stay tuned. You'll be hearing much more in the months to come.