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Army J.R.O.T.C. 
The Junior Reserve Officers' Training Corps program originated as a part of the National Defense Act of 1916. The program was further expanded by the ROTC Vitalization Act of 1964. JROTC was the idea of Army Lieutenant Edgar R. Stevens, who in 1911 as an inspector and instructor of the military in Wyoming developed the idea for a non-compulsory high school class whose main purpose would be to teach young people to become better citizens.
JROTC teaches the 230,000 young people involved in the program to believe in themselves and that hard work and an education will get them ahead in life. Today, many high schools in all 50 of the United States have JROTC programs, teaching leadership, teamwork, and confidence.
In 1995, JROTC was added to the Santiago High School curriculum. 1SG Norman Stein was responsible for organizing the JROTC program, and has been assigned since that time. LTC Boostrom served as the Senior Army Instructor from November 1996- June 1997. LTC Richard D. Tex, Wandke was assigned as teh Senior Army Instructor in June of 1997 and is still the active SAI.
The mission of Santiago High School is to develop students academically, intellectually, technically, vocationally, interpersonally and aesthetically. Students will develop physical skill and strive to become confident, caring and conscientious individuals. The JROTC curriculum is designed to instill in students pride, self-respect, self-discipline, and a desire to complete high school. Students participate in adventurous training, parades, community services, summer camp, and support various school activities. The JROTC unit earned the Honor Unit with Distinction designation during teh formal inspection on 24, January of 2000. The Santiago cadets have retained that designation for two consecutive years.
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Santiago High School 
In 1960, with the expanding population of Garden Grove, it was decided to open a new high school. Santiago High School opened its doors in the fall of 1961 with freshman, sophomores, and juniors as the first classes. Dr. Carl F. Heinz was the first principal. The Cavaliers were League Champions in cross-country the first year.
The year following, 1962-63, many new traditions began. The Alma Mater was written by a junior student, Marsha Rubenstein and arranged by band director, Gerald Heade. The music for the fight song, "The Orange Bowl", was chosen and the words were written by newly assigned vice principal, Mr. George Gill. The first commencement was held on June 14, 1963.
1964-65, Santiago was football champions of the Crestview League. The Garden Grove League was formed in 1966-67. That year, Santiago won the basketball and track championships. Santiago also won basketball championship in 1969-70, 1972, 1974, and 1976. Football championships were won in 1972 and 1978. The 1985, 1986, 1987, 1988, 1993, 1994, 1995, and 1996 cross-country team won the Garden Grove League Championships. A member of Santiago's wrestling team went to CIF finals. The baseball and soccer teams won League Championships in 1989-90 and baseball again in 1990-91. The wrestling team won the League Championship in 1994, 1995, 1996, and 1997. Boys' soccer has won league championships in 1990, 1993, 1994, 1996, 1999 and 2000.
The girls athletic program has been very successful very recently at Santiago. In 1974-75 the basketball team won CIF Championship. That was the first time a Garden Grove high school had won a championship in any team sport in either boys or girls programs. The team received many honors. In 1983-84, girls' field hockey won Santiago's second girls' CIF Championship. The field hockey team continued its winning tradition and won the culminating tournament in 1984-84, 1988-89, 1989-90, 1993, 1995, and 1997. They have won a total of twelve league championships. The Lady Cavs have been the CIF-Runner up team five times and they have won thirteen League Championships. They were the CIF Academic team of the year in 1993 and the runner-up team in 1995. In 1987-88, 1988-1989, 1989-90, and 1990-91 the girls cross-country team were League Champions. The girls' tennis team was League Champion in 1993-94. J.R.O.T.C. first came into existence in 1995. They have won many awards and received various honors. Being named Honor Unit with Distinction in 2000.
Recent years have been very successful for our Marching Cavaliers Band and Drill Team. Many Honors have been earned throughout the years.
George S. Gill served as Santiago's principal for 14 years. In January 1977 Mr. Glenn Gwynn became principal: Ray Arroyo from March 1981 until June 1986. Bob O'Higgins, from 1986 until June 1991. Mr. Don Wise became principal in July 1991 to July 1999: George Wilson became principal in July 1999 to January 2000: Ginny Lombardi, from January 2000 to present.
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