Foothill High School (FHS) is a

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in Pleasanton,

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, United States. It was established in 1973 and is part of the Pleasanton Unified School District. It is a fully accredited WASC school, with its six-year WASC accreditation approved in the 2018–2019 school year. It was recognized as a

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in 1994, 2001, 2005 and 2019. It was a 2002 nominee, and a 2006 winner of the National Blue Ribbon Award.

Notable alumni

* Valerie Arioto, player with the

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* Brad Bergesen, former pitcher for the MLB * Brandon Crawford, infielder for three-time World Series champion

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* Paula Creamer, professional golfer on

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* Brett de Geus, MLB pitcher * Todd Fischer, professional golfer on

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, baseball player * Sean Mannion, starting quarterback for Oregon State, currently with

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* Keith Millard, former NFL defensive tackle and defensive line coach for

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* Eric Moran, former NFL player * Rich Moran, former NFL player * Bob Otto, former NFL player *

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, American guitarist, singer-songwriter best known as a solo artist and for playing guitar with Alice Cooper, Casablanca, Gilby Clarke, and Slash's Snakepit. * Jason Tarver, football coach *

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, actress and model * Rob Williams, host of ''The Rob, Anybody, and Dawn Show'' in Sacramento * Ben Wooldridge, professional football quarterback for the

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References

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* {{authority control Pleasanton Unified School District High schools in Alameda County, California Education in Pleasanton, California Public high schools in California Educational institutions established in 1973 1973 establishments in California