It is the alma mater of more than 500 notable celebrities, including sarah jessica parker, carole burnett and lawrence fishburne. In the wake of allegations from five women of sexual improprieties by james franco, the actors alma mater, palo alto high school, has whitewashed a mural he created at its student center. This is where cher, sarah jessica parker, judy garland, carol burnett, john ritter, and so many others went to high school. A 50foot portrait of the late actor john ritter will be dedicated as part of the existing hollywood high school portrait of hollywood mural at 9. Hollywood high school welcomes all students and families to the fall 2019 semester on tuesday, august 20th, 2019. The hollywood reporter disclosed on thursday that a mural painted by james franco for the high school he attended has been effaced amid growing criticism over sexual misconduct allegations against. A large mural on the west side of hollywood high school declares that the school is sheik territory, a team nickname which is a notsosubtle reference to. The palo alto high school student center is no longer sporting the blackandwhite brushwork of james franco. Popular with both visitors and locals, universal citywalk is a busy area located between the parking areas and. In 2002, artist eloy torrez painted a mural of famous entertainers, titled portrait of hollywood, across the entire east wall of the schools auditorium. A 50foot portrait of the late actor john ritter will be dedicated as part of the existing hollywood high school portrait of hollywood mural at 9 a. Mural of famous entertainers at hollywood high school, left side. Nov 24, 2017 current and former west hollywood city officials attended the unveiling of the school mural and cheered warmly as actress gwyneth paltrow, an arts club member and shareholder, pulled the cord for.
In september 1903, a tworoom school was opened on the second floor of an empty storeroom at the masonic temple on highland avenue, north of hollywood. I took this on january 26th, 2003 from across the street in front of a busy restaurant. A large mural on the west side of hollywood high school declares that the school is sheik territory, a team nickname which is a notsosubtle reference to silent film superstar rudolph valentino who starred in the sheik. Dec 11, 2018 mural paying homage to classic hollywood to be painted over after protests from korean groups who find it offensive a mural by artist beau stanton is seen at the rfk community schools complex in. Built in 1908, hollywood high school is located just south of hollywood boulevard, at the corner of highland avenue and sunset boulevard. James francos high school painted over his campus mural. A large mural on the west side of hollywood high school declares that the school is sheik territory, a team nickname which is a notsosubtle reference to silent film superstar rudolph valentino. A mural at a koreatown school pays homage to classic. Torrezs mural was painted to showcase the ethnic diversity in actors and entertainers. Hollywood high school has a storied history with dozens of celebrity graduates, many of whom have been famously depicted in a mural on the. Hollywood high school auditorium mural by eloy torrez, provides a cultually diverse depiction of hollywood celebrities, some of whom are. Mural created by james franco for the high school he attended.
Hollywood high school has a storied history with dozens of celebrity graduates, many of whom have been famously depicted in a mural on the schools auditorium facing highland avenue, originally started in 2002 and completed in 2007. Hollywood high school wikimili, the best wikipedia reader. Hollywood high school mural school murals, hollywood high. The mural is located four blocks west of vine and six blocks east of highland. Hollywood high school celebrates diversity with new mural led. Aug 07, 2018 hollywood high school auditorium mural by eloy torrez, provides a cultually diverse depiction of hollywood celebrities, some of whom are hollywood high school alumni. Support your hollywood high school alumni association today. Eloy torrez portrait of hollywood 2002, 2007 project area. Some actors depicted are judy garland and john ritter. A large mural overlooking the athletic field at hollywood high declares that the school is the sheik territory, a team nickname thats a notsosubtle reference to silent film star rudolph valentino. Actress amy yasbeck ritter, widow of actor john ritter, and comedian jimmy kimmel pose at the dedication ceremony of john ritters addition to the portrait of hollywood mural at hollywood high. The famous faces include judy garland, rudolph valentino, lana turner, ricky nelson, mario cantinflas. Apr 16, 2020 joel blenz, a new yorkbased artist with family ties in florida, was chosen to give life to an otherwise bland blue wall of an american legion post 92 building at 211 n.
Mural paying homage to classic hollywood to be painted over after protests from korean groups who find it offensive a mural by artist beau stanton is seen at the rfk community schools complex in. Grant high murals become controversial, face uncertain. The hollywood high school mural, made by eloy torrez in 2002. Other murals around hollywood include the hollywood high mural, the delores del rio mural, multiple legends of hollywood murals, the spirits of the west mural, as well as murals of edward james olmos, nat king cole, ella fitzgerald, billie holliday, miles david, tito. The palo alto high school student center is no longer sporting the blackandwhite brushwork of james franco a mural created by the disaster artist filmmaker was painted over at his alma mater. Aug 12, 2019 actor danny glover, a san francisco washington high graduate, on monday compared plans to paint over controversial mural at the school to a book burning.
Sep 8, 20 hollywood high school grad 1957my alma mater includes alumni. Hollywood high school, hollywood, california hollywood hig. From left to right, the entertainers displayed are dorothy dandridge, dolores del rio, brandy norwood, selena, lana turner, laurence fishburne, cantinflas, carol burnett, cher, ricky. Its a large high school with multi entrances and exits. Hollywood high school school murals art club california painting ideas paint painting art draw. Other hollywood themed murals the hollywood high mural 1521 highland avenue, hollywood, ca.
Hollywood highs newest work of art park labrea news beverly. The downtown hollywood mural projects goal is to curate contemporary outdoor murals at key locations in downtown hollywood in an effort to enhance and enrich the existing cultural fabric of our community, thereby attracting more art related activities, businesses and events. Actor danny glover, a san francisco washington high graduate, on monday compared plans to paint over controversial mural at the school to a book burning. Joel blenz, a new yorkbased artist with family ties in florida, was chosen to give life to an otherwise bland blue wall of an american legion post 92 building at 211 n.
Citywalk universal studios hollywood been here like a few times i believe and its amazing. Hollywood american legion building flag mural south florida. I have passed by, walked by this high school for decades. Highland avenue, at the corner of highland and hawthorne. The mural is titled portrait of hollywood and it depicts a diversity of popular entertainers. Hollywood high school, highland avenue side this is an updated picture of the mural that now is all but complete. Hollywood high school celebrates diversity with new mural. School mural, camp fundraisers, ajcla hire jewish journal. A mural at a koreatown school pays homage to classic hollywood. In california, the hollywood canteen founded by bette davis and john garfield, among others, sometimes entertained as many as 10,000 guests a night. All but four of the entertainers, cantinflas, lee, selena and valentino, were students at hollywood high school. After the untimely passing of john later that year just days before the 2003 hhs centennial celebration at the universal studios hilton hotel, where john was scheduled to appear, jimmy helped organize funding to reengage eloy to add johns likeness to the hhs auditorium mural.
Framing the exterior of the hollywood high school auditorium is a largescale mural 27 wide x 72 high acrylic paint mural. Eloy torrez painted a mural of famous entertainers called portrait of hollywood across the east wall of the school s auditorium. Current and former west hollywood city officials attended the unveiling of the school mural and cheered warmly as actress gwyneth paltrow. May 25, 2012 john ritter hollywood highschool mural by eloy torrez. The store offers a vintage look back at the years past at hollywood high school. A photo of the shieks mural at hollywood high school, in hollywood, california alma mater to countless movie stars.
The mural at george washington high school is the latest in a wave of public art and namesakes in california that have come under public scrutiny and have been either changed or removed. Dec 11, 2018 a mural at a koreatown school pays homage to classic hollywood. John ritter hollywood highschool mural by eloy torrez eloy, fine. Hollywood high school auditorium mural by eloy torrez, provides a cultually diverse depiction of hollywood celebrities, some of whom are hollywood high. James francos high school mural taken down amid sexual. Hollywood high school wikimili, the free encyclopedia wiki.
After the death of john ritter on september 11, 2003, it was announced that a 50foot 15 m portrait of ritter would be added to the torrez mural. Dec 11, 2018 a mural by artist beau stanton is seen at the rfk community schools complex in koreatown in an undated photo. The school was a filming location for 2001s made, 2007s nancy drew and the video game tony hawks american wasteland. Hollywood high school mural 521 n highland ave its about a tenminute walk to your next stop, where youll find a mural painted on the side of the hollywood high school auditorium which is well worth seeing. Hollywood museum former max factor building the hollywood palace. Mural paying homage to classic hollywood to be painted. Hollywood highs newest work of art park labrea news. The hollywood high mural 1521 highland avenue, hollywood, ca. Actor danny glover opposes washington high mural removal. His last mural, is the addition to portrait of hollywood2003, the john ritter tribute mural on hawthorn and highland ave, on the exterior wall of the hollywood high school auditorium. Eloy torrez painted a mural of famous entertainers, titled portrait of hollywood, across the entire east wall of the schools auditorium.
All proceeds go to achieve the honorable scholarships. A photo of the shieks mural at hollywood high school, in. John ritter tribute mural dedication ceremony at hollywood. Downtown hollywood mural project hollywood, fl official.
Hollywood high school, hollywood, california hollywood. Torrez has exhibited his studio work internationally since 1978. Hollywood high school alumni association achieve the. We strive to challenge every student to think critically, communicate effectively, and work collaboratively to foster social justice.
Please complete the following information survey to receive information about your graduation photograph at the hollywood bowl. The world famous hollywood high school serves 9th12th grade students. School to cover up george washington mural that depicts. Hollywood high school auditorium mural project location. See more ideas about school murals, school hallways and school. A mural by artist beau stanton is seen at the rfk community schools complex in koreatown in an undated photo. In 2002, artist eloy torrez painted a mural of famous entertainers, titled portrait of hollywood, across the entire east wall of the school s auditorium. Mural created by james franco for the high school he. Visible are dorthdy dandridge, dolores del rio, brandy norwood, selena, and lana turner. Cher, carol burnett, john ritter, judy garland, mickey rooney, lana turner. Feb 01, 2018 the palo alto high school student center is no longer sporting the blackandwhite brushwork of james franco. The mural projects goal is to curate contemporary outdoor murals at key locations in downtown hollywood in an effort to enhance and enrich the. Free of charge, some of the biggest names in the industry danced, poured coffee, chatted, told jokesand did their best to give the fighting forces a proper send off. Hollywood high school past and present attendees famous.
John ritter photo added to mural hollywood reporter. In 2002 artist eloy torrez painted the mural portrait of hollywood on an eastfacing wall of the auditorium of hollywood high school. Eloy torrez painted a mural of famous entertainers called portrait of hollywood across the east wall of the schools auditorium. Hollywood american legion building flag mural south. A mural with a back story comes to a west hollywood public.
John ritter tribute mural dedication ceremony at hollywood high. A mural with a back story comes to a west hollywood public school. Hollywood high school mural school murals, hollywood. Grant high murals become controversial, face uncertain future. The downtown hollywood mural project is a collection of curated outdoor murals by both local, national and internationally recognized artists presented by the hollywood community redevelopment agency. The hhsaa website is a free site available to all alums who attended hollywood high school.
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