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New School Record Set by Cam Roberson!
4 x 100 Track Relay Wins BIG in a Power League Meet!
Congratulations to the Garces Rams Boys Track 4 x 100 Relay Team! On Friday, March 18th, they got first place - beating out a strong BHS team! At the meet, Cam Roberson won the 100 M race and set a new school record with a time of 10.87 with Conor Bruce finishing 2nd with a time of 11.15! Members of the relay team are Cameron Roberson, Scott Boylan, Conor Bruce and Konstantin Zagustin.
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New School Record Set by Carter Kerwin
100 M Breast Stroke
Congratulations to Garces senior Carter Kerwin. On Saturday, March 19th, Carter set a new school record in the Boys Swimming 100 M Breast Stroke with a time of 1:01.54! .
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Jockey Club Honorees
Congratulations to Cameron Roberson and Dylan Simonsen who will be honored at the Bakersfield Jockey Club luncheon on Monday, April 4th at Hodel's.
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Garces Student Store Remodel
The Garces Student Store was remodeled over Easter Break and it is open and ready for business! The new student run business "That T-Shirt Company" is selling merchandise at break, lunch, and after school. If you are interested in purchasing any items, or have some suggestions on what items we should stock, please let us know! You can contact
Mr. Blaine Geissel with any suggestions or to make arrangements to come by and browse through our merchandise.
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Rams are Everywhere!
Carpenteria is a popular Spring Break location for many Garces families. Much to everyone's surprise - a Ram showed up at "The Spot" in Carpenteria Beach! Pictured from left to right are: Lacey Aspetia, Garrett Andrew, Drew Rogers, Maci Petrini, Nikki Jamison, Blake Thorne, The Ram, JP Sakowski & Gino Franconi.
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Garces Alumni Get Together
Sunday, April 10th
Moo Creamery from 4-7 PM
Garces alumna, Jessica Pounds '99, is opening up her restaurant, Moo Creamery, on Sunday, April 10th to Garces alumni and their families to stop by from 4 pm - 7 pm. Moo Creamery is located at 4885 Truxtun Avenue.
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Garces Hall of Honor
Saturday, April 16th
On Saturday, April 16th the Garces Alumni Board will honor the following:
Msgr. Michael Braun
Chuck Anspach '53
Mayie Maitia
The Tom & Judy Franconi Family will also be honored.
Tickets are $100 and RSVP's are due by April 10th. If you would like to attend, please contact
Lou Ann Durrett.
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2016-2017 Cheerleading Clinic & Tryouts
Is your student Interested in trying out for the Garces Memorial High School Cheerleading Team? They must a
ttend the tryout clinics to learn material and get instruction on technique.
No experience needed to tryout!
IMPORTANT DATES
Wednesday, April 6th
Tryout Clinic Day 1: 4:30pm-6:30pm
(GMHS Dance Studio)
Friday, April 8th
Tryout Clinic Day 2: 4:30pm-6:30pm
(GMHS Dance Studio)
TRYOUT DATE
Monday, April 11th
4:15pm-6:15pm
(GMHS Dance Studio)
Tryout Material:
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Perform an entrance
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Group Cheer
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Side-line
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Fight Song
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Jumps (toe touch/1 jump of choice)
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Spring Preview Day
We would like to welcome all 5th, 6th, and 7th graders to visit the Garces campus on Thursday, April 21st. The day will begin at 9:30am and conclude at 12:30pm. Lunch will be provided for all students in attendance. Please contact Garces Director of Admissions,
Kim Harper for more information.
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HELP US REACH OUR GOAL!
Annual Fund Drive Total
(as of March 2, 2016)
$259,000
203 donors -
Average gift: $1,030
Overall Goal: $400,000
Total Parent Giving:
$81,900
57 Families - Average gift $1,100
Parent Goal: $120,000
If the remaining 400 families gave $100 to The Garces Fund we would surpass our goal and have 100% participation!
Thank you to those families who have contributed to The Garces Fund.
Brock and Staci Allison
Mr. and Mrs. Jeff T. Andrew
Mr. Joseph B. Antongiovanni
Mr. Bradley and Dr. Lori Aragon
Jon and Tracey Barnes
Mr. and Mrs. Mark A. Berchtold
Mr. and Mrs. Bryan Boylan
Joe and Mary Ann Briggs
Mr. and Mrs. Bryan Briscoe
Mr. and Mrs. Thomas J. Burke
Christopher and Cathy Carlson
Mr. and Mrs. Damon L. Culbertson
Steve and Birdie Del Papa
Mrs. Mary K. Demler
Robert and Nicole Dobrzanski
Peter and Simona Dulcich
Mr. and Mrs. James T. Dunlavey
Ramon and Kristine Echeverria
Mr. and Mrs. Terrence E. English
Dr. William and Christine (Seaton) Farr
Mr. Pete Fox
Tom and Carla Franconi
Pierre and Della Freeman
Mr. and Mrs. Jason Fuller
Steven and Tammy Garcia
Michael and Shelley Georgino
Mr. and Mrs. Edward Granillo
Philip and Kelli Gruszka
Mr. and Mrs. Ahron R. Hakimi
Kevin and Dana Hamilton
Mr. and Mrs. Stephen E. Johnson
Malou T. Guerrero-Lee
Mr. and Mrs. Patrick M. Lee
Mr. and Mrs. Joseph M. Lubatti
Mr. and Mrs. Donald W. Marquez
Mike and Sue McDermott
Roberto and Melissa Mendoza
Mr. and Mrs. Michael D. Meyers
Mr. and Mrs. David Millar
Tom and Amy Ming
Chris and Gloria Minor
Dr. Jaime and Dr. Pamela Ortiz
Mrs. Rosalita M. Placido
Michael and Tammy Renzi
Dr. and Mrs. Robin A. Matuk
Mr. and Mrs. Chris Sacchini
Ivan and Claudia Sandoval
Ms. Raji Sanghera
Eric and Rosa Sill
Mr. and Mrs. Mike Strahan
Mr. and Mrs. Hendra Tanuwijaja
Jeremy and Susan Tobias
Mr. and Mrs. Jerold L. Turner
Mr. and Mrs. Gino Valpredo
John and Kim Vander Poel
Dr. and Mrs. Robert Waguespack
Mr. and Mrs. Robert Williams
Please join these families in support of Garces Memorial through your gift to The Garces Fund.
Click here to download the gift form if you prefer to send payment.
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Admin Corner
Message from
Debra Sakowski
Asst. Principal of
Academic Affairs
Can you believe it! It's already April and this ain't no joke ! April reminds us that the school year is quickly coming to an end and that we have much to do to prepare for the many upcoming events. Special People Day, Senior Farewell Mass and Senior Awards are just a few to mention. Speaking of seniors, they have been busy completing applications for scholarships, visiting colleges and making daily trips to the mail box, checking for college acceptance letters.
Many have already received acceptance letters are are ecstatic over the good news. For the first time in seven years, we had two students accepted to Stanford. This good news provides incentive for our Juniors as they prepare to take a first ACT test, April 8th, in their efforts to be fully prepared to meet college admission requirements.
Students completed the registration process for next year's classes and counselors have been
following up with them regarding their course selections. We will meet with our incoming freshmen students and parents on Saturday, April 16th, to complete their Course registration for the upcoming school year. Registration for Summer School is also in 'full swing' and students needing to remediate classes are encouraged to register. If you have questions regarding which classes your student may need or want to take, contact your student's counselor.
Yes, to quote Mark Twain, "The first of April is the day we remember what we are the other 364 days of the year." I might add, Busy and Blessed!
Please contact me if you have any questions.
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Next Week at Garces
Track at Kennedy Invitational
JV Softball at Centennial Tourn
Track at West Coast Relays
Monday, April 4th
JV Softball at Centennial Tournament
Jockey Club -
Cameron Roberson and Dylan Simonsen
Tuesday, April 5
Boys Golf at Riverlakes
Varsity Boys Tennis at Frontier
JV Boys Tennis vs. Frontier
JV & Varsity Baseball at Frontier
Frosh Baseball vs. Frontier
JV & Varsity Softball at Frontier
Wednesday, April 6
Please note - GOLD DAY
Track #2 SWYL Meet
Cheerleading Try Out Clinic #1
Thursday, April 7
JV Boys Tennis at Stockdale
Varisty Boys Tennis vs. Stockdale
Frosh Baseball at Stockdale
JV & Varsity Baseball vs. Stockdale
JV & Varsity Softabll vs. Stockdale
Friday, April 8
Track at Arcadia Invitational
Swim vs. Centennial
Saturday, April 9
Track at Arcadia Invitational
Garces Swim Varsity Invitational
Cheerleading Try Out Clinic #2
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Monsignor Perry Kavookjian
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LLS Man of the Year Campaign
Garces Rector, Monsignor Perry Kavookjian has been nominated for the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society (LLS) Man and Woman of the Year Award. It is a fundraising campaign for LLS and an opportunity to raise awareness and funds for the LLS mission of finding cures for blood cancers and assisting patients and families as they battle cancer. If you wish to support Msgr. Perry and the mission of LLS, you can donate on-line at:
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SPORTS PHYSICALS
May 24th & May 26th
Cost $20
Athletic Clearance Packet due by May 26th
Sports Physicals will be offered in the gym on Tuesday May 24th and Thursday May 26th from 12-3pm. Cost is $20. The 2016-2017 Athletic Clearance must be completed prior to arrival on May 24th or 26th. The completed Athletic Clearance Packets, INCLUDING THE SPORTS PHYSICAL, are due by Thursday May 26th and must be emailed to the athletic director and your coach. NO HARD COPIES WILL BE ACCEPTED. Contact Athletic Director- Joan Finch at
[email protected] if you have any questions.
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BC Pre-Nursing Program Orientation
The Nursing/Allied Health Department will be hosting a Pre-Nursing Orientation event on Tuesday April 12th, 6-7:30pm in Forum East. They will be discussing pre-requisite information, admissions and the cost of the program. Registration is required (free event/free parking), flyer is attached with additional information and registration link. This flyer is also on the main BC website (sliding pictures).
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DONATIONS NEEDED
Garces has two big events coming up and we need supplies. If you are able to help us out with donations - we are very appreciative! PSI hours will be given for the donations.
Garces Swim Invitational
Saturday, April 9th
Items needed are:
Chips
Wrapped candy (no chocolate please)
Individually wrapped snacks (cookies, crackers, granola bars, etc)
Water
Gatorade
Sodas (diet and regular)
Hot chocolate packets
Cup o noodles
Please deliver to the pool by Thursday April 7th.
Garces Play Day
Friday, April 23rd
Every year Garces hosts over 500 students with special needs at our annual Play Day. Items needed are:
Individual bags of chips
Small bottles of water
Please drop off your donations at the office.
If you would also like to volunteer to assist at Garces Play Day, please contact
Lou Ann Durrett.
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Optimal Hospice Summer Camp
Optimal Hospice Foundation is offering a summer camp for students who have suffered the loss of a loved one. The camp is at Gergen's Ranch on Round Mountain Road across from Hart Park. It will be a 2 ½ day overnight camp from Wednesday, August 3rd to Friday, August 5th. During camp bereavement counselors are on site to work with students who may need one-on-one time and attention. There is no cost to attend. If you would like to attend, please see your counselor. More information can be found online at
Optimal Hospice Foundation. I have also attached an informational flyer.
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Employment Opportunitties
Garces is seeking instructors for the following positions for the 2016-2017 school year:
- Math
- Project Lead the Way
- Spanish
Please visit the Garces website for more information.
Garces Job Opportunities
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HMC Mardi Gras Party
Friday, April 22nd
The Hail Mary Club will hold its annual Mardi Gras Party on Friday, April 22nd at Fleur de Lis located at 424 24th St. For tickets, please contact a
HMC Board Member.
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