Anaheim High has its share of famous alumni but only two that we know of who have had books written about their lives.
Charles Walters, a Class of 1930, graduate because an MGM director and choreographer who worked with a long list of Hollywood greats. His life is celebrated in Brent Phillip’s Charles Walters – The Director Who Made Hollywood Dance.
Another Anaheim High super star is Marie Wilson who has three stars on the Hollywood Walk of Fame for her work in radio, TV and film. Her fascinating story is told in Not So Dumb – The Life and Career of Marie Wilson by Charles Tranberg.
Other books exist that include mentions of Anaheim High athletes including Class of 1989 grad Dennis Bateman’s books on the history of football at Anaheim High and Orange County.
Ray Ortez from Class of 1937, as well as other Anaheim grads who played in the Mexican-American baseball leagues, are featured in a seven-book series on the leagues. His daughter, Monica Ortez, has co-authored one of the books in the series and writes about her father’s life as a star player who also was an outstanding athlete at Anaheim High.
