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Our Next Big Event: Big Day of Giving

May 4th
Enhance academics, athletics and student activities for Placer High students with a gift to the Hillmen Foundation on the Big Day of Giving! On Thursday, May 4th, the Greater Sacramento area will unite in this annual, 24-hour giving event designed to impact lives in our region.  

To learn more and give a tax-deductible donation to the Hillmen Foundation through Big Day of Giving, please click on the button below or mail a check to the Hillmen Foundation:

Celebrate Hillmen History


​Below is a series of monthly historical articles leading up to the Community Celebration of Placer's 125th year on October 1st 2022 written by Hillmen Foundation Chair Bob Burge for The Auburn Journal. Click on the title links. 
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Placer High Opens to 17 Students on Dec. 13, 1897  

1900-09: A New Principal, Buildings, Sports and Clubs

​​1910-20: Graduates Include Wendell Robie, Earl Crabbe; Rifle Team Is On Target

The Roaring '20s: More new buildings, military drill and hazing for freshmen, craps on campus

1930-1939: Following Depression, school comes up 'Aces'

1940-1949: World War II Affects School in Many Ways

1950-1959: Cold War Concern, College Finds New Home

1960-1969: Hair and Fashion Styles Change, and They Danced

1970-1979: Quick Turnaround in the Band Program

1980-1989: Athlete Star Power Rises, and Flashdance Arrives

​1990-1999: Students Take on a Bigger Role with Counseling, Senior Project

2000-09: Student Life Changes, From Academics to Activities to Fashion - and Piercings

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