A Legacy in Paint: The Story Behind Placer High’s New Mural

A Legacy in Paint: The Story Behind Placer High’s New Mural

Hillmen Foundation
Published on: 10/11/2025

Discover how Placer High graduate Ashlyn Rand turned Auburn’s history and Hillmen pride into an 80-foot mural supported by the Hillmen Foundation through the Make Your Mark Foundation's STEAM initiative.

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Alumni Profile: Clay Redfield - Class of 1978

Alumni Profile: Clay Redfield - Class of 1978

Dr. Clay Redfield
Published on: 08/08/2025

Placer High Class of ’78 alum, Dr. Clay Redfield, reflects on how the school’s teachers, friendships, and life lessons shaped a lifelong career in music education—from public school classrooms to the college stage.

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Placer High School Veterans

Placer High School Veterans

Placer High School VeteransShana Fain McDonald
Published on: 11/11/2024

Since its founding in 1897, Placer High School has sent forth generations of graduates and students who have not only excelled in academics, athletics, and community service, but who have also answered the call to serve and protect our country. From World War I to recent conflicts, Placer alumni have bravely stepped forward, often in times of great uncertainty and sacrifice, to defend our freedoms.

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