football team now competes as an 8-man team after they notified the CIF-Southern Section to change its schedule. They compete for the first time as an 8-man team after 51 years of competing as an 11-man team. Blair also has an SRLA (Students Run LA) program. In 1969, Blair's football team, led by Coach Pete Yoder, went 13-0 and captured the school's only Southern Section Football Championship. The team featured future pros James McAlister, Kermit Alexander, Charles Phillips and Division I stars Forrie Martin and Eugene Jones. The storied season was highlighted with the Vikings 28–27 victory over La Puente's Bishop Amat—led by future USC greats - Pat Haden and J.K. McKay in a 4-A Division final at Mount San Antonio College. The following year, Bishop Amat beat Blair in the final. In 2022, Blair is dropping 8-man football after five seasons due to reduced student enrollment at the high school level. Sports offered Softball Volleyball Basketball Soccer Track and Field Cheer Water polo Swim Notable alumni Michael Dorn (1971) - actor known for CHiPs and Star Trek: The Next Generation Bob Fisher, NFL player Jonathan Jackson attended 1968-1 Kermit Johnson, football player Shelly Johnson 1977 - Cinematographer, Captain America: The First Avenger Megan Marshall, Pulitzer Prize winning author, 1971 Gerardo Ortiz (2007) Pasadena based corridos singer, winner of Premio lo Nuestro for best new artist. John Singleton (1986) movie writer and director, credits include Boys n the Hood. Sean Smith (2005) Pasadena, California NFL Football Player CB for the Kansas City Chiefs Petra Verkaik (1984) - Playboy Playmate Miss December 1989. Known for the most appearances in Playboy of all time Khalyla Kuhn (1998-2002) Co-Host of Tigerbelly Podcast. References External links Public middle schools in California Middle schools in Los Angeles County, California Public high schools in Los Angeles County, California International Baccalaureate schools in California Schools in Pasadena, California 1964 establishments in California