Fortenberry assumes Principal position

By Sam Scott

With former-Principal Blaine Torpey saying his goodbyes, recently recruited Principal Christopher Fortenberry announces himself at the Welcome Back Assembly.

Prior to becoming CVHS’s principal Fortenberry worked with multiple programs before his promotion, and was involved with jobs that supported him in pursuing work in education. Fortenberry worked as a math teacher, basketball coach, assistant principal, and athletic director.

Leading up to his role at CVHS, Fortenberry attended Skyline High School in Oakland, and Morehouse College in Atlanta, Georgia, as well as CSU East Bay. Although he had previous experience in teaching, Fortenberry has stated how he did not have aspirations to become a principal, rather the opportunity presented itself to him. “I was overjoyed and thankful for the opportunity. I love the job,” Fortenberry explains.

During the recent

Welcome Back Assembly, Fortenberry described what he wanted for the upcoming classes of Trojans, describing his intentions to increase spirit schoolwide and provide students with a great high school experience.