Work began in September 2010 and will be finished and ready for public scrutiny March 13, 2011 within the South Gallery of the City of Santa Paula’s California Oil Museum located at 1001 E. Main Street. Hours are Wednesday thru Sunday, 10am to 4pm. Admission is $4 adults, $3 seniors, $1 students, 5 and under are free. Students will attempt to address the historical impact that Santa Paula’s only high school has played in the hearts and minds of its graduates for more than 100 years. It will use a variety of primary and secondary sources to tell its story including, El Solano Yearbooks, Mr. Robert Raitt’s “Campus on the Hill” book, personal interviews, Santa Paula Daily Chronicle articles, and many more. A reception is planned at its unveiling March 13 from 1-3pm that will feature the Santa Paula’s marching band, cheerleaders, and guest speakers.

Since 1999 students from Santa Paula High School’s two 10th grade Academy World History Honors courses have diligently worked to produce museum exhibits inside the California Oil Museum for the Santa Paula community to enjoy. These exhibits run for approximately 3 months and have centered on both local and national issues.

Who: California Oil Museum
What: Our Campus on the Hill exhibit
When: March 13 – May 8, 2011
Where: South Gallery of Oil Museum
Why: To celebrate the history of Santa Paula High School