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About Samohi

Since 1891, Samohi has been an integral part of Santa Monica.  Our students have a one of a kind experience during their four years.  Samohi offers an abundance of strong and diverse curriculum, clubs, activities, and sports to support members of our Viking family.

Each student that walks this campus brings to it his or her own personality, which creates the valued experience that so many embrace.  We have implemented social justice standards, while working toward becoming more culturally responsive in our teaching and learning.

This diverse school community consists of over 2800 students, who speak a variety of languages, representing many countries and is always at the forefront of social justice issues.  The Samohi experience cannot be replicated.  Our students are academically successful, musically talented, athletically thriving and intellectually flourishing.

It is our goal to ensure that all community members understand their role and responsibility in empowering all students with the creative, intellectual, and decision-making skills necessary for our Vikings to become academically, socially, physically, and emotionally successful and responsible contributing citizens.  We support our students by utilizing a House system that has one House Principal, two Advisors, a Teacher Leader and an administrative assistant. Each of our Houses consists of approximately 560 students.  It is our mission to have students actualize their passions through a variety of experiences. 

Marae Cruce
Principal
Marae Cruce

Senior Administrative Assistant
Caroline Springer (310-395-3204, Ext: 71504)

Tristan Komlos

S House Principal
Tristan Komlos
E109

Administrative Assistant
Michelle Anaya, (Ext: 71139)

Advisors
Rachel Bereny
Shirley Saykali

Lissette Bravo

M House Principal
Lissette Bravo
D201

Administrative Assistant
Christine Garrett, (Ext: 71281)

Advisors
Maribel Pulido
Lauren Takeshita

A House Principal
Jane Han
i208

Administrative Assistant
Terry Morris, (Ext: 71208)

Advisors
Jessica Garrido
Yumi Valencia

JC

O House Principal
Gregory Pitts
D301

Administrative Assistant
Eileen Gilbert, (Ext: 71381)

Advisors
Maricela Gonzalez
Mele LeVeaux
 

JC

Project Based Learning
Nicole Nicodemus
B111

 

JC

Student Activities Director
Stefani Tovar

 

Coleen Davenport

Athletic Director 
Coleen Davenport-Paysinger