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When people hear the name ‘Morse High School,’ they immediately think of shooting, drug activity, violence — you name it. They don’t realize that this campus is a beautiful campus; it’s a sanctuary for these students. We don’t have scandals here, because the students respect this campus — it’s
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Principal Rocio Weiss for the 2006–2007 school year. Following Rocio Weiss's departure as Co-Principal in 2008, Todd Irving retained his role as Principal of Morse High School. The current principal (2018) is Cynthia Larkin.
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California state goal. As of 2006, Morse High School has an API Statewide Rank of 3 out of 10, and an API Similar Schools Rank of 6 out of 10.
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1291:. California Department of Education. August 31, 2007
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Coaching Legend, coached football, baseball and golf
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1486:"The Official Site of The Seattle Mariners"
1289:"2006-07 Accountability Progress Reporting"
1050:"Rah, rah, rah! Be true to your school now"
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1073:. Morse High School. Archived from
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907:"History of Morse High School"
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267:public high school located in
261:Samuel F. B. Morse High School
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1333:. Morse High School Athletics
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205:Navy Blue, Gold, & White
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1146:"Rebirth of Lincoln High"
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1071:"Faculty Staff Directory"
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