What Is the Hall of Fame?
To celebrate over a century of academic excellence and community impact, a committee of staff, students, parents, and alumni created the Sequoia High School Hall of Fame — honoring alumni and staff whose lives and careers continue to inspire the Sequoia community.
- Leadership and peer recognition
- Strong morals, ethics, and integrity
- Entrepreneurial talent at Sequoia
- Positive impact on Sequoia and beyond
- Overcoming significant obstacles
The Inductees
Arnold C. Argo
Principal & Superintendent · 1921–1948
Known as the "Father of Sequoia," Argo led the school and district for 27 years, pushing teachers to be innovative and championing an education that prepared students for civic life and embraced diversity. He also coached football and girls' basketball, and helped plan the 1924 campus that still stands today — the bell tower near the entrance bears his name.
Otis M. Carrington
Art & Music Teacher · 1907–1950
Carrington built Sequoia's music department from the ground up and became one of the most prolific composers of children's operettas in the world, writing more than 40 original works performed over 25,000 times worldwide. Carrington Hall is named in his honor.
Ray Dolby
Founder, Dolby Laboratories · Class of 1951
While working as Sequoia's projectionist, Dolby grew fascinated with reducing background noise in audio recordings — an idea that eventually became Dolby noise reduction technology. He went on to hold over 50 patents and receive an Oscar, an Emmy, and the U.S. National Medal of Science and Technology.
Janis Baker Ferre
Child Advocate · Class of 1965
After her son was born with disabilities, Ferre became a tireless advocate for children with disabilities across Utah, helping shape state policy and secure millions of dollars in funding over a 25-year career of nonpartisan advocacy work.
Steven G. Krantz
Mathematician & Author · Class of 1967
A professor at universities including UCLA and Washington University in St. Louis, Krantz has written more than 50 books on mathematics — including guides written specifically for young people hoping to become mathematicians themselves.
Gordon Moore
Co-Founder, Intel Corporation · Class of 1946
Moore co-founded Fairchild Semiconductor and later Intel, becoming a defining figure in the computer chip industry. He received the National Medal of Technology and the Presidential Medal of Freedom, and later co-founded the Gordon and Betty Moore Foundation with his wife.
Kenny Ortega
Director & Choreographer · Class of 1968
Ortega appeared in 16 productions during his time at Sequoia before launching a decades-long career directing and choreographing — including the "High School Musical" films and an Emmy-winning turn choreographing the Salt Lake City Winter Olympics.
Robert Powell
Real Estate Developer · Class of 1949
Powell built a career in real estate development after leaving Sequoia, eventually developing residential and commercial properties across California. With his wife, he established a foundation supporting student scholarships — Sequoia's art gallery is named in his honor.
