It was named after Vesta Nunez and Michiye Yenokida, who served twelve and twenty-seven years, respectively, as Galt High's librarians.
The flight and aviation education offered there quite likely represents the first application of aerospace education to the magnet school concept in the United States [8] ref: The Healdsburg Tribune, Enterprise and Scimitar 7 June 1929 Article by Homer L Roberts relates that "and particularly its principal, William Rutherford, the “flying schoolmaster,” were thrown under a cloud by a grand Jury investigation" where he mismanaged funds relating to the Galt Union High School, the principal subsequently resigned and the Flying School was discontinued.
Galt High School also has an agricultural department, which is connected with the organization Future Farmers of America.
Over the years, Galt has won many awards, including the 2010-2011 National Champions Marketing Plan Team.
[10] According to the 2011-2012 Student Handbook, general graduation requirements for graduation include passing the California High School Exit Exam; Acquiring 220 credits; successfully completing all prescribed courses; and earning no fewer than 50 semester credits per year in each of the first three academic years of high school in order to be considered progressing.
[12] A giant oak tree that sits in the center of the school was planted September 27, 1949 in honor of three Class of 1939 students who were killed in action while fighting in the Pacific Theater during WWII.
In February 1997, Galt High's criminal justice class was subjected to a search via drug-sniffing dogs.
Due to this random search the ACLU was contacted and a lawsuit was filed, claiming an invasion of privacy, which is unconstitutional.
And spring sports including softball, baseball, swim, track and field, tennis and boys' golf.
Alumni Zach Phillips and Ryan Mattheus, both of whom made Major League Baseball debuts in 2011, have had their jersey numbers retired by their alma mater.
Javier Munoz, a senior and team captain, was able to obtain a full scholarship to Sacramento State University due to his performance and leadership.
They have succeeded to win 4 CIF Sac-Joaquin Section D4 Championships in 6 years, most recently in 2019, led by Maico Ortiz and Nathan Villalobos.
Nathan Villalobos left Galt High School as the most decorated athlete in school history winning 4 preseason tournaments, 4 Sierra Valley Conference Championships, 3 CIF Sac-Joaquin Section D4 Championships and a Sierra Valley Conference All League Selection, while playing Varsity Boys' Soccer for 4 years.
Currently, GHS is in the Division IV, Sierra Valley Conference (SVC) in the CIF Sac-Joaquin Section competing against Bradshaw Christian, El Dorado, Liberty Ranch, Rosemont and Union Mine.
[17] In order to participate in extracurricular activities and athletics, students must maintain a C average grade or a 2.0 GPA.
The ITG is also active in local theater festivals such as Lenaea and Mother Lode where they have been recognized with awards for playwriting, acting, and tech.