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All-Area Football
Congratulations to our Garces Ram Football Players who were named All-Area. Pictured are First Team All Area: Offensive Lineman Sean Hatten, Kicker Brandon Villalobos, Linebacker Jack Tobias, and Defensive Back Chris Coleman.
Second Team All Area are Scott Boylan and Isaiah Martin.
Honorable Mention are Cameron Roberson, Conor Bruce, Michael Georgino, LeBrevon Austin, Bryan Pantoja, Joseph Tobias, and Beck Dobrzanski.
Way to go Rams! Thirteen of you! That is awesome!
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Nice Job Isaiah, Bryan and Blane!
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Isaiah Martin, Bryan Pantoja, and Blane Brown. |
The Garces Wrestling Team competed at the Kern County Invitational last weekend. The two-day meet was held at Centennial High School. Two of our wrestlers made it to the finals Saturday night! Bryan Pantoja finished second in the 170 weight class and Isaiah Martin finished second in the 182 weight class. Blane Brown finished 6th in the 285 weight class.
We are so proud of all three boys for earning medals at a highly competitive meet!
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Boys Basketball - 1st SWYL Win!
The Garces Boys Basketball team chalked up their first win ever in the SWYL Tuesday night against Centennial. Centennial has won the league the past two years and we were definitely the underdog. Never underestimate the Rams! We may be a small school, but we are mighty. It was a GREAT game. The Rams won in OT! Congratulations to the boys and coaching staff! So nice to get the W and we look forward to more!
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Congratulations to our RYLA Students
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(l to r) Renee Rasmussen '19, Emily Demler '18, Maggie Waguespack '18, and Claudia Millar '18 |
Four Garces students have received the Rotary Youth Leadership Award and have been invited to attend a four day leadership program in Ojai this spring. Our RYLA recipients are sponsored by Bakersfield East Rotary who also sponsors the Garces Interact Club. We look look forward to seeing these young ladies put their leadership skills to work after attending the RYLA camp!
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Fr. Nathan Cromly Wednesday Night
Wednesday night Garces will host a special presentation to our parents by Fr. Nathan Cromly. Many of you may wonder why Garces opted to bring in Fr. Nathan to speak to our students, faculty and our parents. We did so because he has a powerful message that we want him to share. Some people have the ability to move an audience and he is one of those people. While the message many not be new, it surely will be heard in a new way by everyone in attendance. We hope it will be an inspiring evening and will offer our parents a fresh look at keeping Christ present in their lives and the lives of their children. Fr. Nathan is an in-demand speaker and we are very fortunate that he is able to fly out and join us for two days. We hope you will take advantage of hearing from an amazing and inspiring man of God.
Fr. Nathan Cromly
Wednesday, January 25th
St. Dominic Chapel
5:30 PM - Social hosted by the Garces Parent Club
6:00 PM - 7:30 PM - Fr. Nathan Cromly will speak about Keeping Christ in Your Child's Life.
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Counseling Department News
CIF SCHOLAR ATHLETE OF THE YEAR
The CIF Central Section Scholar/Athlete of the Year scholarship application is now available in the Counseling Center. This year, the committee will select thirty-two winners, sixteen males and sixteen females from each league. The winners will receive a $500 scholarship.
To qualify, the applicant must be a graduating senior, possess no less than a 3.50 cumulative grade point average, have participated in two varsity sports in the Central Section for at least two years and have a record of good citizenship.
Candidates will be judged on:
A) Athletic Prowess-50%
B) Academic Achievement-35%
C) Community Involvement-15%
Applications are due Tuesday, February 21, 2017.
COLLABORATION WITH THE COUNSELING DEPARTMENT
The next collaboration with the counselors will be on Tuesday, January 24th. We will be discussing the SAT and ACT college entrance tests.
FREE OFFICIAL SAT PRACTICE
Students are encouraged to connect their College Board and Khan Academy® accounts and take advantage of
free Official SAT Practice online resources. Once a student connects his/her account and agrees to send tour PSAT/NMSQT results to Khan Academy, he/she will receive a customized SAT® practice plan. Connecting accounts is quick and easy. Please click the link above to get started.
SMILE FOR A LIFETIME
Launched in 2008, Smile For a Lifetime Foundation aims to reach individuals with financial challenges, special situations, and orthodontic needs. The Foundation sponsors the orthodontic care of hundreds of patients each year. To apply interested patients must complete, a Smile For a Lifetime Foundation application.
CALCOT-SEITZ COLLEGE SCHOLARSHIP
The Calcot-Seitz Foundation will offer a scholarship up to $3,000 to students who major in agriculture at a four-year school that offers a degree in agriculture. Forms are available online at
www.calcot.com. The application deadline is March 31, 2017.
COLLEGE COMMON APPLICATION
Common Application
requires
a MidYear Report and transcript to be submitted as soon as possible after first semester grades are available. Please make sure your student picks up a MidYear transcript request form in the Counseling Center as soon as possible so that his/her application is complete.
THE TOLKIEN & LEWIS HIGH SCHOOL ESSAY CONTEST
CENTER FOR FAITH & CULTURE RECOGNIZES EXCELLENCE IN WRITING
The mission of the Aquinas Center for Faith & Culture is to serve as a catalyst for the revival and renewal of Catholic life and culture in the twenty-first century. Its aim is to encourage and promote Catholic literature, art, music and film as a means of evangelizing the modern world through the invigoration of a vibrant Catholic Revival. As part of their effort to build this vibrant Catholic culture, they have launched the Tolkien and Lewis high school essay contest. The top essay writer will be flown to their annual Tolkien and Lewis Celebration in Nashville on Saturday, September 23rd to receive an award and $500, sponsored by Homeschool Connections.
1. Essays should be no longer than 3,000 words in length and on any aspect of the work of J.R.R. Tolkien and/or C.S. Lewis.
2. Deadline for receipt of the essays will be Wednesday, March 1, 2017. Essays should be emailed to [email protected]
3. The essays will be judged by the literature faculty at Aquinas College.
4. The honoree should be available to travel to Nashville for the Celebration on September 23, 2017 to present their essay and receive the Award. All travel and accommodation costs will be paid by the Center for Faith and Culture.
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CSF Applications Due
CSF applications are due
Friday, January 27th. Students can pick up an application outside Mrs. Kloock's classroom, Room 72 in the Science Building.
For full CSF honors at graduation, each student must apply and qualify for CSF membership 4 of their last six semesters of high school, at least one of which must be based on senior grades. In addition to this, students at Garces Memorial High School are required to fulfill 12 CSF service hours. Freshman students are encouraged to join.
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Tuition Assistance for 2017-2018
Any family wishing to be considered for tuition assistance must apply by the
March 15, 2017 deadline.
If you currently receive tuition assistance at Garces Memorial, you must reapply. All funds will be awarded on a first-come, first-served basis depending on availability. Information and necessary forms are available on our website or at the school. Contact
Mrs. Lee if you have any questions/concerns.
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Support the Garces Baseball Program
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Coffee Talk with Ms. Peck
 Garces Principal, Ms. Myka Peck, will be in the Garces Chapel on Tuesday, January 24th at 3:30 PM to meet with parents who are interested in sending their child to Garces. She will be available to answer questions and provide information about what makes Garces the best high school in our community.
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Please Vote for Garces - Voting Ends Sunday, January 22nd
The polls are open!! Garces has been nominated for not one, but two categories for the Best of Kern County 2017: Best Private School and Best Mascot! Please vote daily until January 22nd, 2017. Results will be published in the Bakersfield Life Magazine later this year.
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Yearbook Senior Ads
The Garces Yearbook is still accepting ads for the senior recognition section of the yearbook. Space is becoming very limited. The cut off to place an ad is
January 26th or when we sell out, whichever comes first. Please click on the link below to create your ad.
Thank you to those who submitted ads for:
Matt Tobias
Spencer Garza
Jack Minor
Jake Moody
Maddie Reyes
Brandon Villalobos
Cael Osborn
Megan Nagel
R.J. Senining
Rudy Delgado
Allie Crawley
Sydney Crawley
Emily Weber
Leilani Strahan
Josh Gonzales
Danielle Lacayo
Megan Puget
Alyssa Cachu
Kohl Humphrey
Olivia Muller
Corbin McMurtrey
Matthew Renzi
Caroline Lee
Alexandria Neal
Jacob Carreno
Anastasia Drulias
Adrienne Ducato
Jensen Williams
Josh Diaz
Hannah Merjil
John Starkey
Michael Georgino
Nevada Allison
Lauren Burson
Kaitlyn Fogarty
Eric Inman
Savannah Nyagwachi
Antone Fanucchi
Marisa Edmonston
Tommy Toretta
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The 38th Annual Garces Gala will be held on February 25, 2017. Look for your invitation shortly after the first of the year. The Gala committee is offering some wonderful sponsorship opportunities that are included with this year's invitation. If you are interested in helping with this year's event please contact
Maria Toretta,
Raji Sanghera or
Tonya Abbott.
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Support Garces with a contribution to
The Garces Fund.
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OLG Reverse Raffle
February 11, 2017
Our Lady of Guadalupe School will hold their 31st annual Reverse Raffle on Febraury 11th. It is their largest fundraiser of the year with over 600 people in attendance. The event consists of a dinner, raffle and auction. OLG is staffed by the Sister Servants of the Blessed Sacrament and the Oblates of Saint Joseph, along with qualified lay staff. Their mission is to build a community of Catholics instilling Gospel values and striving for academic excellence. To purchase tickets, please contact OLG at
[email protected]
or call (661) 323-6059.
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Admin Corner
Message from
Kim Harper
Director of Admissions
Dear Parents -
As we prepare to welcome the Class of 2021, I invite our Garces community to share with their friends and family; why Garces? Simply put,
There is No Mistaking a Garces Student.
Garces Memorial High School. A signature emphasis on compassion, faith, and justice. Success at Garces is not defined by being the best in the world - it's about being the best for the world. That is why service is fundamental to the Garces experience. A Garces student benefits from the strong foundations in education, service, leadership and character development that only a Catholic school can provide. Here students learn that the highest purpose of an education is to serve others. They volunteer at school, in their community, and at their parish. They consider how the choices we make as a society affect the most vulnerable. Students leave Garces with an abiding compassion, a strong connection to their spiritual selves and a contagious enthusiasm for making the world a better place.
Garces Memorial High School. A culture that asks a student to step up. Our communities, corporations, and governments are crying out for innovative, ethical leaders with a global vision and an unshakable commitment to the common good. At Garces, we treat every student as an emerging leader. We cultivate leadership and character throughout our curriculum and extra-curricular activities. We give every student the opportunity to practice leadership in a variety of settings - the classroom, on the playing field, on stage, and in dozens of student-led clubs and activities. When students leave Garces, they are keenly aware of their role in defining the future, equipped with skills, confidence, and their faith leading the way.
Garces Memorial High School. Academic excellence above all. Garces students develop an intellectual life, a talent for critical thinking and passion for learning that sustains them through college and well beyond. All students receive individualized college counseling based on their skills, personality, and goals.
We are currently accepting applications for the Class of 2021.
If you or someone you know is interested in learning more about Garces and how to enroll, please contact me immediately at 661-327-2578 or
[email protected]. We are hosting a Winter Open House this Sunday, January 22nd at 1:00 p.m. in the Chapel. We welcome all who would like to provide their child with the opportunity to grow academically, socially, and spiritually in a safe and compassionate environment. If you would like to schedule a Shadow Visit and have your student experience a day in the life of a Ram, I can help with that as well.
Go Rams!!!
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Upcoming Events
All times and locations for athletic competitions are on the Garces Athletic Calendar
Friday, January 20
Saturday, January 21
Wrestling at Morro Bay
Class of 2021 Application Meeting
Garces Baseball Hot Stove Dinner in MLH
6:00 PM - Social
7:00 PM - Dinner
Sunday, January 22
Open House at 1:00 PM in the St. Dominic Chapel
Tuesday, January 24
Boys Basketball vs. Frontier
Frosh at 4:00
JV at 5:15
Varsity at 6:30
Boys Soccer vs. Frontier
JV at 4:30
Varsity at 6:00
Girls Basketball at Frontier
JV at 5:15
Varsity at 6:30
Girls Soccer at Frontier
JV at 4:40
Varsity at 6:00
Wrestling Duals at Centennial
Parent Club with Guest Speaker Fr. Nathan Cromly
Thursday, January 26
Boys Basketball at Stockdale
Frosh at 4:00
JV at 5:15
Varsity at 6:30
Boys Soccer at Stockdale
JV at 4:30
Varsity at 6:00
Girls Basketball vs. Stockdale
JV at 5:15
Varsity at 6:30
Girls Soccer vs. Stockdale
JV at 4:40
Varsity at 6:00
Friday, January 27
Wrestling at Mid Cal in Gilroy
Saturday, Janaury 28
Wrestling at Mid-Cal in Gilroy
Winter Formal
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OPEN HOUSE
Sunday, January 22nd
1:00 pm
On Sunday, January 22nd, Garces will hold an Open House for all families who are interested in learning more about attending Garces this fall. Open House begins at 1:00 PM in the Garces Chapel. For more information about the Open House, enrolling your child, or tuition assistance, please contact
Ms. Kim Harper, Director of Admissions.
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GARCES WINTER FORMAL
Theme: Great Gatsby
Date: Saturday, Jan. 28th
Where: Westchester Hall
2801 F Street
Time:
Doors Open at 7:00 PM
Doors Close at 7:30 PM
Formal Ends at 9:30 PM
Bids: PRICE INCREASE to $50 per person beginning Monday, Jan. 23rd.
FORMAL GUESTS
If your student wishes to bring a date from another school, they must submit a completed guest form to the front desk by Wednesday, January 25th at noon. NO EXCEPTIONS. A link to the form is below and it is also on iTunes U in the Student Life section.
INTERESTED IN HELPING WITH FORMAL?
1. Small Bottles of Water
The ASB class needs small bottles of water to set out during the formal. The students go through a lot of water at our dances. You can drop off donations at the front desk.
2. Help with Check-In
The ASB class needs help checking in students and guests. The check in station will need to be manned from 6:30 PM - 7:40 PM. If you are interested, please contact Activities Director
Caitlin Witwer
A big THANK YOU to
Mrs. Tammy Renzi who has agreed to help decorate/set up the "sweets" snack table at formal.
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In Our Prayers
Tykie Haggarty Freaney passed away on January 12th. She is survived by her husband Tom, her seven children who are all Garces alumni Kitty '71, Linda '73, Paul '75, Joe '77, John '79, Julie '81 and Tim '83. She is also survived by three step-children, 28 grandchildren, and 14 great-grandchildren. During the years her children were at Garces, Tykie served on the Garces School Board and was an active parent - supporting the school by helping with fundraisers along with supporting her children by attending their activities.
Christy Boylan passed away on Friday, January 13th. She is survived by her husband, Terry Boylan '67. The Boylans have been long time supporters of Garces.
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LUIGI'S DINNERS TO GO EVERY WEDNESDAY!
The Garces Aquatics Program is bringing back Luigi's Dinners To-Go. Same procedure as before. Orders must be in by the Friday before and dinners are to be picked up by the pool on Wednesday between 4 PM - 6 PM.
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Garces Umbrellas for Sale
It's raining, it's pouring...
The Garces Girls Soccer program is selling umbrellas in the Student Store for $35.00. They are nice big umbrellas with the Block G and are great during a rain storm or for blocking out the sun. The Student Store is open at break and during lunch. Please contact
Mr. Blaine Geissel if you need to make arrangements to purchase an umbrella outside of the operating hours.
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Boys JV Tennis Coach Needed
Garces is looking for a Boys Tennis JV Coach for the 2017 season. If you are interested, please contact Garces Athletic Director, Mrs. Joan Finch at:
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Catholic Schools Week Activities
Sunday, January 29th
Garces students will be encouraged to wear a Garces shirt/sweatshirt to Mass.
Monday, January 30th
Teacher Appreciation Day
Shhhh....top secret surprises.
CSW Student Movie Night in MLH
Tuesday, Janaury 31st
Grandparent Appreciation Day with Grandparents' Mass and Luncheon
Wednesday, February 1st
Community Appreciation Day with special deliveries to our local parishes from the Parent Club.
Thursday, February 2nd
Parent Appreciation Day with a Parent Picnic on Campus
Friday, February 3rd
Student Appreciation Day with Camp Ram Games!
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Parent Club News
January Meeting
Wednesday, January 25th
5:30 PM - Social
6:00 PM - Guest Speaker
Special Guest Speaker
Fr. Nathan Cromly
Fr. Nathan is the founder of Eagle Eye Ministries and the Saint John Institute. He is a dynamic and inspirational speaker. Several Garces parents and members of the Garces community have heard him speak and have encouraged us to have him as a guest speaker. We are looking forward to hearing from him and to being inspired by his message. He will be speaking about "How to Keep Christ in your Child's Life".
Catholic Schools Week
January
30 - February 3
The Parent Club is is assisting in a few activities to help make Catholic Schools Week at Garces special for the students, teachers, parents, grandparents and the local Catholic parishes. If you would like to help with Catholic Schools Week - we have several activities you can choose from!
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