practically everyone on all of the lists are athletes or entertainers.
Their contributions to us consist of distracting us from reality.
The other HS in Compton, Centennial, has a notable alums list which reads quite long as well. Well better that some prove that where one comes from doesn’t mean you still can’t accomplish things and be successful. Regardless of field.
I know of people who lead after school programs in things like Shakespeare and classical music for inner city kids and the impact has proven fruitful