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Our Altar Servers
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Msgr. Perry Kavookjian, Pete Antongiovanni & Marco Petrini
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For the 2016-2017 school year, Garces was blessed with two faithful and devoted altar servers for our school Masses, seniors Pete Antongiovanni and Marco Petrini. It was nice to see see two young men live their faith each week and serve God and others by assisting our celebrants at Masses. We wish them well as they move on to college and continue their faith journey.
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Julianne Finch
Scholarship to CSUB
Congratulations to Julianne Finch who celebrated her LOI to California State University, Bakersfield, on Thursday, April 28th at a special ceremony at Garces. Julianne received a full-ride scholarship to be part of the CSUB Division I Women's Track team.
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Class of 2016
Senior College Commitment Ceremony & Senior Parent Picnic Lunch
On Tuesday, May 3rd, Garces will celebrate its seniors! All senior parents are invited to join us either in the quad or in MLH for lunch from 11:25 - 12:15. Parents can either purchase food on campus from a variety of vendors or bring a picnic lunch for their senior. From 12:15 - 1:00 we will move to the gym for the signing ceremony with special guest speaker Congressman Kevin McCarthy. During ceremony, the Class of 2016 will make their commitments to either the college they will be attending this fall or the branch of military service they will be joining.
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Garces Youth Night
Tuesday, May 3
5:45 PM - Garces Gym
On Tuesday, May 3rd, Campus Ministry will host guest speaker Jamie Cleaton at 5:45 PM in the Garces Gym. Jamie is dynamic and passionate speaker who inspires young people to embrace their faith and the life God has planned for them. He is a member of the Catholic Speakers Association and a full time youth minister. Jamie spoke at both the Sophomore Retreat and the Senior Retreat this year.
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Garces Prom
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Stefanie Pandol & Andrew Haupt |
The Garces Prom was spectacular this year, due in large part of the hard work of Garces seniors Andrew Haupt and Stefanie Pandol. The Prom was held on the Garces tennis courts - but once Andrew and Stefanie completed the decor - it looked like a five star resort.
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Garces Play Day
On Friday, April 22, Garces hosted over 500 students with special needs to fun-filled morning! There were pony rides, game booths, magic shows, a petting zoo, emergency vehicles from the CHP, BPD, and KC Fire, and lots of fun activities. It was a wonderful day on our campus full of love and compassion.
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Spring Fling Week
Garces students had a great Spring Fling Week! Students dressed up each day and made lots of fun memories!
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Senior Night
Boys Tennis
On Thursday, April 21st, Garces senior, Robert Bankowski, played his last league match as a Garces Ram. Robert was the lone senior on the boys tennis team and he will be missed next year.
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Senior Night
Garces Swim Team
Today, Friday, April 29th, we will celebrate our seniors on the Garces Swimming teams at the Salvucci Aquatics Center. They are:
Roselie Carrigan,
Allison Gonzalez,
Juliann Hallum,
Carter Kerwin,
Caroline Kerwin,
Gabby Lipco,
Andrew Martinez,
Aaron Moreno,
Patrick Morin, and
Alberto Munoz.
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Senior Day
Boys Golf
The senior boys on the golf team will play their last SWYL league match on Monday, May 2nd at Stockdale Country Club. The seniors are pictured left to right: Kevin Haupt, Josh Hedden, David Del Papa, Robert McDermott, Nick Gonzales, and Matt Sanders.
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Hail Mary BBQ Crew
At Thursday's varisty boys baseball game, the Hail Mary Club provided hamburgers and hot dogs to all in attendance in celebration of Garces Athletic Trainer Big Joe Agosto's pending retirement later this summer. Pictured from left to right are current Garces parents Jim McMurtrey, Jason Tobias '85, Jeremy Tobias '84, and Tom Ming '88.
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Garces Theatre Improve Night
Please join us on Wednesday, May 4th to celebrate this year with Garces Players! Ram-Prov will kick off our evening at 6 PM with two senior showcase scenes to follow, a musical solo by Mary O'Reilly, and the giving of the RAMMIES - awards voted on by the Garces Players participants this year to honor good, fun work. It's picnic style-bring blankets or lawn chairs and treats. There will be water and a few baked goods for sale. We will be performing just outside MLH, in the grass by the OLPH parking lot.
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AP Exam Information
Students who are currently enrolled in an AP class and will be taking an AP exam in May 2016. All AP exams will be given in Room 75, with the following exceptions:
Computer Science, Studio Art, Statistics and English Language-these exams will be given in room 1.
All morning exams will begin at 7:30 am. Students must arrive on time and in school uniform. The exam should end at 12:00.
All afternoon exams will begin at 11:30 am. Again, students must arrive on time and in school uniform. The exam should end at 4:00.
Please bring several #2 pencils AND pens.
A snack is allowed at break.
Below are the days and times of the AP exams
Monday,May 2, 2016
8:00 AM - Chemistry
12:00 Noon - Psychology
Tuesday,May 3, 2016
8:00 AM - Computer Science A
12:00 Noon - Spanish Language and Culture
Wednesday, May 4, 2016
8:00 AM - English Literature and Composition
Thursday, May 5, 2016
8:00 AM - Calculus AB & United States History
12:00 Noon - Chinese Language and Culture Seminar & European History
Friday, May 6, 2016
8:00 AM - AP Studio Art
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SENIOR COUNTDOWN
Important Dates
The senior class only has 9 more school days! Dates to make note of on your calendar are:
5/2 - AP Exams - Chemistry and Psychology
5/3 - AP Exams - Computer Science & Spanish
5/3 - Class of 2016 College/Military Commitment Celebration & Lunch
5/3 - Youth Night at 6 PM in Garces Gym
5/4 - AP Exams - English Literature
5/5 - AP Exams - Calculus
5/5 - Daytime Senior Awards at Noon in MLH
5/6 - Senior Sunset
5/9 - Spring Sports Award Night
5/9 - Senior Finals - Period 4 & 6
5/9 - AP Exams - Bio
5/9 - Spring Sports Awards Night
5/10 - Senior Finals - Period 5 & 7
5/10 - AP Exams - Government
5/11 - Senior Finals - Period 2
5/11 - AP Exams - English & Macroeconomics
5/11 - Softball Senior Night
5/11 - Baseball Senior Night
5/12 - Senior Finals - Periods 1 & 3
5/12 - Night time Senior Awards
5/12 - Senior Night/Magic Mountain
5/17 - Baccalaureate Mass at St. Francis at 7 PM
5/18 - Graduation at Rabobank at 7:30 PM
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Garces NHS Book Drive
Support the GMHS National Honor Society by dropping off your new or used books at the Garces office. The books will be donated to the library at he Bakersfield Homeless Shelter.
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THE GARCES FUND
HELP US REACH OUR GOAL!
Parent Goal: $140,000
Overall Goal: $400,000
Total Parent Giving:
$83,169
63 Families - 69% of Goal!
Parent Goal: $120,000
If you still need to complete your PSI hours requirement, a contribution to The Garces Fund is tax deductible and will help cover any remaining hours you may have. Example: 10 hours due = $150 contribution to The Garces Fund.
Thank you to those families who have contributed to The Garces Fund.
Nestor and Tanya Agbayani
Brock and Staci Allison
Mr. and Mrs. Jeff T. Andrew
Mr. Joseph B. Antongiovanni
Tom and Johnna 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
Louis and Kim Clerou
Mr. and Mrs. Damon L. Culbertson
Steve and Birdie Del Papa
Mrs. Mary K. Demler
Robert and Nicole Dobrzanski
Peter and Simona Dulcich
Ramon and Kristine Echeverria
Mr. and Mrs. Terrence E. English
Patrick Evans
Rob and Gina Fanucchi
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. Mike Goode
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
Mr. and Mrs. William Sandusky
Richard and Lisa Shattuck
Eric and Rosa Sill
Mr. and Mrs. Mike Strahan
Mr. and Mrs. Hendra Tanuwijaja
Peter Thorne
Jeremy and Susan Tobias
Tom and Maria Toretta
Mr. and Mrs. Jerold L. Turner
Mr. and Mrs. Gino Valpredo
John and Kim Vander Poel
Dr. and Mrs. Walter Ventayen
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
Mr. James Carrisalez
Director of Campus Ministry
Dear Parents,
Although the school year is fast approaching, we still have some great events planned before the year comes to a close.
On Tuesday, May 3rd we have an exciting youth night planned with Jamie Cleaton. Jamie is a dynamic speaker/youth minister from San Diego, CA and has been a big hit with our students. He is a great story teller and is good at inviting people into the greatest adventure of following Christ! All students are invited to take part in an evening of faith and fellowship. The evening will begin at 6pm and will end at 8pm.
On May 17, we will honor and pray for our graduates at the baccalaureate Mass at St. Francis Church. Mass begins at 7pm, and Fr. Bert Mello will be our presiding priest. We hope to see all the senior families there.
It's bittersweet to see our seniors go, but we are excited for what lies in store for them. Be assured of our continued prayers for them as they begin their new journey.
All the best,
James Carrisalez
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Next Week at Garces
Swim vs Stockdale - Senior Night
Track at Reedley Invitational
JV Boys Tennis - SWYL Championship at Stockdale
Varisty Boys Tennis SWYL Championships at Laurel Glen
Saturday, April 30
Garces JV Swim Invitational
Monday, May 2
Bakersfield Jockey Club to honor Sam Subia, Carter Kerwin, Andrew Martinez, & Naize Ubay
Boys Golf - Seven Oaks CC
Tuesday, May 3
College/Military Commitment Celebration
JV & Varsity Baseball vs.Frontier
Frosh Baseball at Frontier
JV & Varsity Softball vs. Frontier
Garces Youth Night
Wednesday, May 4
JV Swim at SYC Champioships
Track- SWYL League Championships
Garces Theatre Ram-Prov
Parent Club Meeting
Thursday, May 5
Senior Daytime Awards
Frosh Baseball vs. Frontier
JV & Varsity Baseball at Frontier
JV & Varsity Softball at Frontier
Friday, May 6
Senior Sunset
Saturday, May 7
Varsity Swim SWYL League Championship at BC
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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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Jamie Bautisa Memorial
Scholarship
The Jamie Bautisa Memorial Scholarship is a $1,000 scholarship established for students who meet the following criteria:
1. Male or female student who will be attending either two year or four year university
2. Majoring in an Agricultural related field
3. Has shown leadership qualities through their involvement in either the Agriculture Club, student government, sports, or extra-curricular activity
4. GPA of 2.0 or higher
5. Submit the required essay:
Please write a brief essay addressing the following question:
"How do you plan on contributing to the preservation of agriculture after you have graduated college?"
DEADLINE: May 4th, 2016
Return to Mrs. Poochigian in the Counseling Center
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Bakersfield College - Financial Aid Still Available
The BC Office of Financial Aid & Scholarships have a few more incoming freshman scholarships for the 2016-2017 school year.
The student will need to fill out an application via the link with his/her InsideBC login information. BC is waiving the two letters of recommendation requirements. The applicant will need to complete one of the three 250 word essays.
The deadline is Friday, April 29th.
BC Financial Aid
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Job Opportunities
Garces is looking for:
- Full Time Math Instructor
- Varsity Boys Tennis Coach
- JV Girls Tennis Coach
- Freshman Football Cheer Coach
- Athletic Trainer
If you, or if you know of anyone who is interested, please visit the Garces website for more information.
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Join us at the Msgr. Leddy Golf Classic for a great day of golf!
Tournament Dinner - June 2
Tournament - June 3
Bakersfield Country Club
Put together a foursome, sponsor one of the 18 holes, or join others with a sponsorship at one of the
18 tee boxes.
- Returning Hole Sponsors $600
- New Hole Sponsors $750
- Tee Sponsors $200
Contact Tonya Abbott for more information on how you can get involved.
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