April 2003 News Archive
Monday, April 28, 2003
Seven San Marcos High School Athletic Teams Identified as CIF Academic Champions
At 6:45 p.m. on Tuesday, May 6, 2003, at Edison Field in Anaheim, seven San Marcos High School athletic teams will be recognized as 2003 CIF Southern Section Team Academic Champions for their exceptional grade point averages (GPA). The following San Marcos teams will each receive a championship banner prior to the baseball game between the Anaheim Angels and the Cleveland Indians:
- girls tennis (3.85 GPA)
- girls volleyball (3.64 GPA)
- girls soccer (3.64 GPA)
- girls softball (3.63 GPA)
- girls golf (3.62 GPA)
- boys waterpolo (3.53 GPA)
- boys basketball (3.44 GPA)
"I am extremely pleased and proud of the academic accomplishments of our athletic teams. CIF’s recognition is a tribute to our kids for maintaining good grades and excelling in sports programs. But, it is also a tribute to our entire teaching staff, students, coaches, and the parents of our student athletes. Having seven teams recognized for academic achievement is very exciting. I don’t believe we have ever had more than four teams honored in this way during any single year. To have seven teams honored in this way is just incredible," stated Principal Moe Claydon. The San Marcos High School teams were selected from a field of 22 sports and almost 500 schools represented by the CIF Southern Section.
Grease is the Word at La Cumbre Middle School
It’s time to slick back your hair and take your poodle skirt out of the closet. La Cumbre Middle School’s Advanced Theatre Arts class will perform the classic musical Grease on Thursday, May 8, 2003, at 7:00 p.m. The performance will take place in the school’s auditorium.
Directed by Carolyn Ross, Grease features choreography by talented La Cumbre eighth grader Cecily Stewart. Tickets are $4 for adults and $2 for students and they can be purchased at the door on the night of the performance.
La Cumbre Middle School is located at 2255 Modoc Road, Santa Barbara. For more information about the performance or ticket availability call English and theater arts teacher Carolyn Ross at 687-0761, extension 123.
Congresswoman Capps Helps Adams Celebrate National Arbor Day
Congresswoman Lois Capps will be the main speaker at Adams Elementary School’s National Arbor Day celebration at 10:30 a.m., Friday, April 25, 2003.
At this fourth annual celebration, children will begin a Johnny Appleseed orchard by planting three apple trees on campus. The Santa Barbara Beautiful Corporation provided two of the trees and the Adams’ Student Council raised money for a third tree. "When children take responsibility for their environment and community at a young age, it follows them into adulthood. Children at Adams are learning the importance of nature in their everyday lives, not just in the science textbook," stated Principal Jo Ann Caines.
In addition to remarks by Congresswoman Capps, the program will include an award for the school’s Arbor Day poster contest winner. Tree-themed artwork by Adams students will be on display.
The public, especially tree enthusiasts, are invited to attend. Adams Elementary School is located at 2701 Las Positas Road, Santa Barbara.
Santa Barbara High School District:
Graduation Ceremonies – Class of 2003
Santa Barbara High School District commencement ceremonies for the Class of 2003 will take place as follows:
- Dos Pueblos High School – Thursday, June 12, 4:00 p.m., Charger Stadium at Dos Pueblos High School.
- La Cuesta Continuation High School – Wednesday, June 11, 5:15 p.m., Elings Park.
- San Marcos High School – Thursday, June12, 5:00 p.m., Valley Stadium at San Marcos High School.
- Santa Barbara High School – Thursday, June 12, 6:00 p.m., Peabody Stadium at Santa Barbara High School.
- Goleta Valley Junior High School – Thursday, June 12, 10:00 a.m., Quad at Goleta Valley Junior High School.
- La Colina Junior High School – Thursday, June 12, 10:30 a.m., Palm Stage at La Colina Junior High School.
- La Cumbre Middle School – Thursday, June 12, 11:00 a.m., Auditorium at La Cumbre Middle School.
- Santa Barbara Junior High School – Thursday, June 12, 11:00 a.m., Field at Santa Barbara Junior High School.
The Inaugural Splash at Santa Barbara High School
The Santa Barbara High School’s newly-constructed swimming pool is now complete. At noon today the pool was officially put in service with an Inaugural Splash. Following remarks by Dr. Deborah Flores, Tomaso Falzone, David de L’ Arbe, and Principal J.R. Richards on what this pool means to the District, the community, and the school, members of the Santa Barbara High School swim and dive program demonstrated their aquatic skills. The Santa Barbara High School Aquatics Committee provided a barbecue lunch.
This $2.2 million project was made possible through the use of Measure V general obligation bond tax dollars and the generosity of local foundations and individual donors.
More facts about the new Santa Barbara High School pool are available in the attached pdf file.
La Colina Junior High to Perform Guys and Dolls
"Luck Be A Lady Tonight," is just one of the many show tunes that audience members can count on hearing at La Colina Junior High’s performance of the musical comedy Guys and Dolls. This Broadway classic will begin at 7:00 p.m., on May 8, 9, and 10, 2003. Tickets are $8 for adults and $5 for students. They can be purchased in advance by calling 967-4506, extension 603.
Guys and Dolls will feature a student cast of nearly 60 performers and musicians. Under the direction of Shannon Saleh and Brian Slotnick-Lastrico, these 7th and 8th graders have been rehearsing this high energy, toe taping musical comedy for three months.
Guys and Dolls was first produced on November 24, 1950. It was the fifth longest-running Broadway musical of the decade. The story is based on the Damon Runyon’s short story "The Idyll of Miss Sarah Brown." Set in New York City in the late 1940’s, the story revolves around Nathan Detroit, organizer of a New York City floating crap game. Guys and Dolls is filled with misadventures, music, and monkey business. The theatrical production was based on a book by Jo Swerling and Abe Burrows and the music and lyrics of Frank Loesser. Loesser’s classic show tunes, such as "Sit Down, You’re Rockin’ the Boat," "Sue Me," "Luck Be a Lady Tonight," and "Guys and Dolls," will undoubtedly have audiences singing along.
Board Expected to Make Budget Decisions on April 8, 2003
The Board of Education will meet at Franklin Elementary School on Tuesday, April 8, 2003 beginning at 7:00 p.m. The Board is expected to make budget reduction decisions regarding the 2003-2004 budgets of the Santa Barbara Elementary and High School Districts.
Franklin Elementary School is located at 1111 E. Mason Street, Santa Barbara.