Cienega High School (also known as CHS) is a

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. It opened in the fall of 2001 with approximately 400 students (

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and sophomores). It is a member of the

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's 5A Conference. Cienega is currently the largest school in the

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in terms of student enrollment.

History

Its opening was scheduled for 2001.

Band Programs

* Copper Thunder Marching Band * Color Guard * Battery Drumline * Concert Band * Symphonic Band * Jazz Band * Orchestra

Sports Programs

Fall Sports

Cienega organizes a wide variety of sports during the fall season * Football * Spirit Line "cheerleading" (male and female) * Cross Country * Volleyball (female) * Golf (male and female) * Swimming

Winter Sports

Cienega organizes some sports during the winter season. * Basketball (male and female) * Soccer (male and female) * Wrestling

Commitment to Graduate Program

The Commitment to Graduate Program, or C2G, was made to address the increasing rate of high school students dropping out before graduating in the United States. This program follows five "Be's" to help students graduate: * Be Prepared * Be on Time * Be Responsible * Be Respectful * Be-lieve in Yourself!

Notable alumni

Seth Mejias-Brean Seth Wayne Mejias-Brean (born April 5, 1991) is an American former professional baseball infielder. He played in Major League Baseball (MLB) for the San Diego Padres. Career Mejias-Brean attended Cienega High School in Pima County, Arizona. Undra ...

, MLB, San Diego Padres (Class of 2009)

References

External links

Cienega High School
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