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History of the School

In 1952, the Marianist Religious Community purchased the Cheviot Hills Military Academy in West Los Angeles and, in September of that year, opened Chaminade High School. Chaminade, named after the founder of the Marianist order, an order of priests and brothers, was both a day and a residence school. Over the next nine years Chaminade grew rapidly. As a result, its existing facilities became inadequate. A new site for the school was sought, and in 1960 the Marianists purchased property in Canoga Park. Chaminade moved to its present facilities in September 1961. With the continued growth of the student population and the closure of St. John’s Military Academy in Chatsworth, the school officials recognized a unique opportunity to develop a two-campus, seven-year educational experience for students in the West San Fernando Valley. Consequently, a lease for the academy property was finalized with the Sisters of Mercy and in September, 1969, the Chatsworth campus was opened for grades seven, eight and nine. The program was further expanded in 1972 with the addition of coeducation. In 1987 the Chatsworth campus was purchased from the Sisters of Mercy and in 1988, the ninth grade was moved to the West Hills campus creating the four-year high school on the senior high campus. The sixth grade was added to the Chatsworth campus in 1989. Chaminade now has the opportunity to offer its excellent program to students in grades six through twelve.

The Alma Mater

Up in the hills where Chaminade stands

We strive for our future, we make our plans Boldness we will show, and daring we will be We are the Eagles as everyone shall see

Blue is for bravery and orange is our cheer

Together they’ll keep us united each year

Cherish every memory and remember every day

The “high flying” Eagles of Chaminade all the way.

The Chaminade Fight Song

We are the mighty Eagles The Best team in the West We’re fighting on to victory To conquer all the rest We are the mighty Eagles Triumphantly we fly And you can hear from far and near The Eagle battle cry N -A - Deeee - E N A D E Fight Fight Fight ! 5 (repeat instrumental) GO FightWin Eagles !