

Scholarships & Programs for Juniors
Vice Admiral Samuel L. Gravely Scholarship
This is an essay based scholarship is open to all 11th grade students enrolled in a US History class (HUSH or APUSH)
President Calvin Coolidge Scholarship
This is a four year full ride academic scholarship for any 11th grade student that is interested in public policy, service to one's community and nation, and demonstrates the values of President Coolidge.
President John F. Kennedy Profile in Courage Essay Scholarship
This is an essay based scholarship for students in grades 9th-12th grade who are in a public, private or home school. Students must be nominated by a teacher or counselor. Nominating teachers and counselors may be current or former teachers and counselors. Essays must describe an act of political courage by a US elected official who served after 1917 and addressed an issue at the local, state or national level. It is highly encouraged to read Profiles in Courage by John F. Kennedy when applying for this scholarship.
President Ronald Reagan Scholarship
This scholarship is open for 12th grade seniors who showcase leadership, drive, integrity and citizenship within their communities, schools and workplaces. While this scholarship is open only for seniors, we need to sign up in 11th grade to receive notices on when it opens for our senior year.
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National Youth Leadership Forum - Law & CSI
You can choose to participate in either a legal or CSI track during the program, which will allow you to explore the world of law and crime scene investigation in a way that goes far beyond the classroom. At NYLF Law & CSI, you will cover the entire judicial process in-depth; from the discovery of a crime, through collecting and analyzing all of the evidence, to preparing for the courtroom process, and taking part in the criminal trial. See Mr. Groven to be nominated in the fall.

Mr. Groven
Education & Awards
1993
El Camino Community College - A.A. Speech Communication
1995
Seattle Pacific University - B.A. History
2004
CSU Long Beach - Teacher Credential
2007
2008,-2010, 2013, 2016-2018, 2020-2023
Southern California Municipal Athletic Federation Service Award
AP US History Reader
2010
Athletic Director Ten Year Service Award
2010
2015
2016
HTPA Teacher of the Year
CSU Los Angeles - M.A. History
HTPA Teacher of the Year
2018
2024
Certificed Athletic Administrator
LA Fleet Week Educator
2024 LA Fleet Week Educator
Flying out to the USS Aircraft Carrier Carl Vinson
USS Carl Vinson Entering San Pedro Harbor