The Chaffey High School Marching Tiger Band under the direction of R. Jack “Merc” Mercer playing at a NFL football game. This event would lead to bigger and better things for the band. This was filmed in November 1964.
l field show for Mr. Jack Mercer, Band Director, as he retired the following summer. This was taken at Graber Field at Chaffey High School in Ontario, California, U.S.A. on Saturday, October 29, 1983.
Gardiner W. Spring Auditorium, designed by architects Allison and Allison of Los Angeles, was constructed at a cost of $444,000: a Public Works administration grant of $199,800; a Chaffey bond issue of $195,000 (to be paid over 10 years); and $42,200 from the general school fund.
Dr. David O. Stine, 1984 – 1988, Karen B. Dunn, 1988 – 1990 (1st female CHS Principal), Ernest A. Payne 1950 – 1967, Cleo D. Martin 1967 – 1972, Dr. Fred C. Adams 1972 – 1984, Dr. Barry W. Cadwallader 1990 – 1993
CHS alumni remember that the clock and chimes were operating in the 1960s, but at some time – perhaps in the 1980s – stopped functioning. Attempts over the years to fix the clocks and chimes were unsuccessful until June 2016 when the clock and chime assembly was replaced with a new, digital model.
The Chaffey High School Alumni Association was founded in 1974 while Dr. Fred C. Adams was principal. He saw the possibility that an alumni organization could assist the high school in providing educational services to the community and providing a bridge between current students and alumni.
Although Chaffey College remained a draw to attract settlers, it ceased to exist when USC readjusted its affairs. A school district was organized in 1901 and Ontario High School students used the college buildings while a new high school building was constructed.