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Sam H. Lawson Middle School

• Address: 10401 Vista Drive, Cupertino, CA 95014
• Phone: +1-408-255-7500
• Website: [1]
• Overview

Sam H. Lawson Middle School is a public three year middle school located in Cupertino, CA, USA. Lawson opened in August 2005 for the 2005-2006 school year. The school was named after Sam H. Lawson, founder of many events and groups in the city of Cupertino, including the Tournament of Bands, the Cupertino Lions Club and the Cupertino Historical Society. Sam Lawson also introduced the Turkey Trot and the sport of wrestling to Cupertino and encouraged the practice of sports. ^[1]

In 2006, the students were mainly drawn from Collins Elementary School, Lincoln Elementary School, Garden Gate Elementary School, and Eaton Elementary School, along with students from other schools in the Cupertino Union School District. Lawson's official colors are maroon, navy, and silver. Lawson's mascot is the lightning bolt. Their first principal was former Eaton Elementary principal, Cici O'Donnell. Cici O'Donnell retired after the 2006-2007 school year ended. The current principal of Lawson is Karl Sonntag from Santa Clara Unified School District. The current assistant principal of Lawson is Jeff Bowman.^[1]

On June 15th, 2007, Lawson graduated the Class of 2007, its first graduating class, composed of approximately 250 eighth grade students. Most of those students will be going to Cupertino High School, Monta Vista High School, and Homestead High School.^[1]

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