The State Board of education finally did approve the low bid of the second round, for $1,046,500, submitted by Berry Construction Company of Ontario, California.

[6] Ground-breaking took place on December 20, 1961, with expected completion prior to fall opening of the school year.

[8] On September 11, 1962, 443 freshman and sophomore students attended the first day of school at Garey High, amid carpentry and plumbing constructions sounds.

An additional 300 students were expected, as juniors and seniors had attended the previous year at the old Pomona High.

[13] Accreditors in 1977 identified as strengths the harmony among the ethnically mixed student body and the faculty, as well as the academic programs.