Air Station on the west end of the island. In 2004 there was a dispute as to whether the mascot symbolized war, and some people wanted to have it removed. The jet was not removed, after a show of support from the students and the community. Most students come from the Academy of Alameda (formerly Chipman Middle School) or Wood Middle School. The TV show MythBusters sometimes uses the school's facilities in its experiments, including the pool and football field. In 2006 Mythbusters held a Q&A event in Alameda to raise funds for the school. Eileen Walsh, spouse of Jamie Hyneman from MythBusters, was a teacher at Encinal High School. President Obama posed for a photo with Jamie Hyneman and Adam Savage from MythBusters while holding an Encinal Jets hooded sweatshirt in December 2009. Notable alumni Ray Crouse - former NFL and CFL player Tommy Harper - baseball player for the Boston Red Sox Curt Motton - baseball player for the Baltimore Orioles Isaiah Rider - NBA player and 1994 Slam Dunk Champion Jimmy Rollins - Former MLB shortstop for the Philadelphia Phillies, Los Angeles Dodgers, and Chicago White Sox; 2007 NL MVP; 2008 World Series Champion Willie Stargell - Pirates Hall of Fame baseball player Junior Tautalatasi - former NFL player Dontrelle Willis - MLB pitcher for the Detroit Tigers; 2003 NL Rookie of the Year; 2003 World Series Champion John Wimberley - Photographic Artist Brigette Lundy-Paine - Actor References External links Encinal High School homepage Encinal High School Alumni site "Encinal students stage learn-in" Buildings and structures in Alameda, California High schools in Alameda County, California Educational institutions established in 1952 Public high schools in California 1952 establishments in California High school radio stations in the United States