ABC 7: WWII Placentia vet gets high school diploma decades after missed graduation
A high school diploma nearly eight decades late, but never forgotten, finally made it to the hands of a World War II veteran on Friday.
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OC REGISTER: World War II veteran gets his high school diploma after 76 years
Phil Montano, 94, was a World War II Navy veteran. He was a self-taught welder, eventually working as a manager in Westinghouse’s Orange plant.
World War II Veteran who attended Valencia High School in the 1940s receives his diploma
On Friday, June 7, the Placentia-Yorba Linda Unified School District (PYLUSD) and Valencia High School (VHS) held a special graduation ceremony for Mr. Filiberto Lopez…
Sophomore Academic Decathlon team at Valencia High School earned first in Superquiz, second overall
Congratulations to all of the members of the Valencia High School sophomore Academic Decathlon team. They tied for first place in the Superquiz competition and…
Valencia High celebrates the largest dual IB and Val Tech diploma class in 15-year history of the Academy
Ten Valencia High School seniors have fulfilled the rigorous academic requirements of both the International Baccalaureate (IB) diploma program and the Valencia Technology Academy including…
Placentia Police Department awards first-ever School Resource Officer Awards
On June 3, 2019, the Placentia Police Department (PPD) along with the administration of Valencia High School (VHS), El Dorado High School (EDHS), and El…
Valencia High School provides free clothing to the community through Tiger’s Closet initiative
The grand opening of Tiger’s Closet at Valencia High School on Saturday, June 1 was a great success! The school was able to give away…
All four comprehensive high schools compete in second annual PYLUSD Esports Tournament
Students from El Dorado, Esperanza, Valencia, and Yorba Linda high schools checked in at the University of California, Irvine (UCI) Esports Arena on Tuesday, May…
Recollection Club at Valencia High School donates their time and scrap-booking talents to local patients in need
Recollection is a club at Valencia High School (VHS) devoted to the service of Alzheimer and Dementia patients through the use of handcrafted scrapbooks. These…
Valencia High School hosts its 36th Annual Memorial Day Ceremony
On Friday, May 24, Valencia High School (VHS) hosted its 36th Annual Memorial Day Ceremony to pay tribute to all United States military personnel who…