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Eagle Scout Luke Evans
Congratulations to Garces Ram Luke Evans on earning the rank of Eagle Scout! The Eagle Scout rank is the culmination of a boy's Scouting career. Requirements to become an Eagle Scout include earning at least 21 merit badges and a service project for a nonprofit organization. For his project, Luke led a crew of 18 people and put in 209 hours working at a local organization known as LiFT (Living in Fellowship Together). LiFT is a local non-profit that helps needy people in Oildale with weekly free meals and showers and twice weekly homework clubs for kids. Luke and his crew worked from March until June to complete the service project. They graded LiFT's backyard, put down weed barriers, installed plumbing, laid gravel, and built raised boxes for a vegetable garden. We are so proud of him and the difference he made in the lives of so many in our community.
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Football All-Valley
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Scott, Jack, Michael, Beck, Chris, Conor, and Sean.
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Congratulations to the Garces Rams who were selected All-Valley!
- Sean Hatten was selected 1st Team for Offense.
- Jack Tobias was selected 1st Team for Defense.
We had four Rams selected 2nd Team/Honorable Mention:
- Scott Boylan
- Michael Georgino
- Beck Dobrzanski
- Chris Coleman
One Ram with s special shout out - Conor Bruce.
It is really special to see all of their hard work and dedication continue to be recognized. We are very proud of them.
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Winter Formal Royalty
Congratulations to the students who were voted as as the Winter Formal Royalty. As voted by each class, the winners were:
Senior King & Queen: Sam Etchison & Jocelyn Medina
Junior Prince & Princess: Robert Morales & Donnalyn Galario
Sophomore Prince & Princess: Jack Etchison & Ariana Toretta
Freshman Prince & Princess: Jack Hatten & Sonoma Ball
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Congratulations Jasmine Scott
Congratulations to Garces Lady Ram Varisty Basketball player Jasmine Scott! She was named by BVarsity as mid season SWYL League All-Star!
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Garces Winter Play - March 15 & 16
The Garces Players tell you "Why I like to do theatre":
Monica Uriaz -"It's a place where I can express myself."
"It's a way for me to be more confident in myself. I love bringing characters to life." -
Savannah Nyagwachi "I love the board game CLUE, fell in love with the script, and I think the Garces kids will love it."
"I'm excited to see all the cool things the techs will do with this mystery." -
James Castanares -"It's really fun to pretend to be someone else and I like creating things with my friends."
Alfred Agbayani- "I am attracted to this specific play because I enjoy the fact that the characters take the events so seriously even though they are quite hilarious."
Michael Ted Acosta - "It's Fun!! It's fun to be with friends and learn new skills. It's fun!"
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Counseling Department News
CONTRERAS FAMILY SCHOLARSHIP
The Contreras Family Scholarship Foundation will grant scholarships in the sum of $1,000.00 each to selected graduating high school students. The Foundation's main objective continues is to provide a one-time award offering education assistance to graduating Seniors. Applicants will be considered with attention given to GPA, teacher and/or counselor recommendation(s) and their written essay. Each applicant must demonstrate a high degree of motivation and the desire to achieve their academic goals. Please note the qualifications shown on the guidelines. Applicants may not have a GPA higher than 3.5 and the student's financial need is of great importance to the Foundation.
Applications are due to your student's counselor no later than April 3, 2017.
UCSB SUMMER PROGRAMS
ICF SCHOLARSHIP
The ICF offers a $400 scholarship to Roman Catholic graduating seniors of Italian descent who have a cumulative GPA of at least 3.2. For more information, please visit their website at
www.icf.org
Application deadline is March 15, 2017.
CHEVRON'S FRONTIERS OF ENERGY RESOURCES SUMMER PROGRAM 2017
As a result of Chevron's continual commitment in education and STEM, they will be selecting 20 outstanding high school students (rising juniors and rising seniors are eligible to apply) from across the U.S. to attend the Chevron sponsored summer educational camp, "Frontiers of Energy Resources", hosted at the University of Southern California and scheduled for June 25 - 30, 2017.
Selected students are responsible for their own transportation to USC. While on campus, room and board will be covered by Chevron. This competitive summer program, in its 9th year, will introduce students to the science foundation of energy resources. They will also learn about the career possibilities in energy resources fields.
Applicants should visit
http://cisoft.usc.edu/uscchevron-summercamp/
to access the online application and download the teacher recommendation form. The application deadline is April 7, 2017.
For further information please contact
[email protected]
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LIFEGUARD ACADEMY
The City of Bakersfield has partnered with Bakersfield Fire and Bakersfield College to offer a pilot program which allows students to earn up to 2 college credits at BC if they enroll in the April session of Lifeguard Academy.
Both the Lifeguard Academy and the Pilot Program have waived course fees. The Pilot Program also waives college course fees. However, all participants will have to pay a $35 fee for American Red Cross Certification.
Lifeguard Academy Information
CSUB'S REVS UP SUMMER PROGRAM
The School of Natural Science, Mathematics, and Engineering at California State University, Bakersfield offer a program in science and mathematics funded by Chevron Corporation. This program is geared towards high school students and intends to increase interest in science and mathematics careers. REVS-UP offers hands-on research experiences for teams in biology, chemistry, computer science, engineering, geology, mathematics, and physics. All research projects will take place June 5 through June 29, 2017 in the research laboratories at CSUB.
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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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Garces Gala
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Click on the invitation to make your reservations online
Click here
to have a quick peak into the Garces Gala - Bollywood!
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Event Sponsorships:
The Gala committee is offering some wonderful sponsorship opportunities, with most levels including a table at the event!
Gala Sponsorship Opportunities
Thank you to the following individuals and businesses who have generously supported the event through their sponsorships.
B & B Surplus
Domenick and Edith Bianco
Buttonwillow Warehouse Company
Jim and Beverly Camp
Mrs. Jane Cormier
Dignity Health - Mercy and Memorial Hospitals
Rob and Gina Fanucchi
Dr. and Mrs. Christopher Hamilton
The Robert Grimm Family Foundation
Mr. and Mrs. Lee S. Jamieson
Terri Jamieson
Jasmine Vineyards, Inc.
Jim Burke Lincoln
Keathley, Maxwell & Antongiovanni LLP
McMurtrey Lince
Mercedes Benz of Bakersfield
Mission Bank
Olympus Property Management
Our Lady of Perpetual Help Church
Pacific Almond
Meggan and Vince Phillips
St. Francis of Assisi Parish
St. Philip the Apostle Church
Sun Solar Energy Solutions
TD Produce
Toretta Farms
Table Sponsors
Belden Blaine
Christ the King Church
Hail Mary Club
St. Elizabeth Ann Seton Church
Justin Tobias MD, Inc.
The Gala Student Contest
has been extended until next Wednesday, February 15th. This is one of the two times a year we ask our students to help raise funds for their school. Please encourage your students to participate! Below are the homeroom themes. For a more detailed list of suggested donations for each theme
click here.
Need your PSI Hours?
We need volunteers to assist with the silent auction, live auction and in the bank the night of the event. Saturday, February 25th, 5:30pm - 10:30pm. If you are interested in helping please contact
Maria Toretta
,
Raji Sanghera
or
Tonya Abbott
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Support Garces with a contribution to
The Garces Fund.
T
hank you to those families who have made a gift to
this year's Garces Fund.
Nestor and Tanya Agbayani
Brock and Staci Allison
Mr. Joseph B. Antongiovanni
Kevin and Tess Antongiovanni
Mark and Beth Berchtold
Joe and Mary Ann Briggs
Mr. and Mrs. Thomas J. Burke
Mr. and Mrs. Joseph A. Cinquemani
Louie and Kim Clerou
Robert and Nicole Dobrzanski
Mr. and Mrs. John Dulcich
Peter and Simona Dulcich
Mr. and Mrs. James T. Dunlavey
Steven and Tammy Garcia
Blaine and Sheri Geissel
Michael and Shelley Georgino
Mr. and Mrs. Brad V. Giggy
Mr. and Mrs. Covey R. Hebbard
Kim Mielke
Mr. and Mrs. Manuel G. Leal
Malou T. Guerrero-Lee
Joseph and Florlyn Lubatti
Mr. and Mrs. Donald W. Marquez
Roberto and Melissa Mendoza
Tom and Amy Ming
Mr. and Mrs. Dominick Pisano
Michael and Tammy Renzi
Matthew and Teri Riley
Mr. and Mrs. Chris Sacchini
Ivan and Claudia Sandoval
Eric and Rosa Sill
Mr. and Mrs. Hendra Tanuwijaya
Tom and Maria Toretta
Dr. and Mrs. Robert Waguespack
Bob and Susan Williams
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Upcoming Events
All times and locations for athletic competitions are on the Garces Athletic Calendar
Saturday, February 11
Junior Retreat
Sunday, February 12
Junior Retreat
Boys Basketball vs. Stockdale
SENIOR NIGHT
Frosh at 4:00
JV at 5:15
Varsity at 6:30
Girls Basketball at Stockdale
JV at 5:15
Varsity at 6:30
Parent Club Rosary Group 8:00 AM in the Chapel
Elective Day at Lunch
JV and Varsity Baseball Scrimmage at Hanford 3 PM
Friday, Febraury 17
Wrestling at Sierra Sequioa Divisional Championships
Saturday, February 18
Wrestling at Sierra Sequioa Divisional Championships
Softball Scrimmage at Wasco
JV at 11:00 AM
Varsity at 12:00 PM
JV Swimmers Meet at Garces All-Day
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In Our Prayers
Wayne Jett '54 passed away on January 23rd. He is survived by his daughter Pamela, son Brian, three grandchildren, and his sister Marie Sakowski.
Wayne was a long time supporter of Garces and attended numerous events through the years. He especially enjoyed coming to games to watch and root for his many nieces and nephews - all members of the extended Sakowski family.
Carolyn (Carroll) O'Connell '64 passed away on January 8th. She was the daughter of long time Garces Athletic Director, Bob Carroll. She is survived by her husband Michael, daughter Lisa, son Ryan, and five grandchildren,
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Come Pray the Rosary
Wednesday
February 8th
8:00 AM
Garces Chapel
The Garces Parent Club Rosary Group will meet in the chapel from 8:00 AM - 8:30 AM. This week's rosary will be led by Garces parent Michelle Pisano. Please join them, or if there is an intention you would like them to pray for, please let them know by contacting
Michelle Pisano or
Lou Ann Durrett.
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LUIGI'S DINNERS TO GO EVERY WEDNESDAY!
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. Proceeds go to support the Garces Aquatics Programs.
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GARCES AG CLASS DONATION REQUEST
The Introduction to Agriculture class has a small garden on campus and they need gardening tools - hula hoes, shovels, rakes, etc. If you can donate some tools, or a gift card to Lowe's or Home Depot, please contact
Mrs. Ashleigh Rossi.
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WINTER SPORTS AWARDS NIGHT
Mark your calendars for Monday, February 27th at 6:00 PM for the Winter Sports Awards Night at Garces.
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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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SAVE THE DATE
Stations of the Cross
with Msgr. Harrison
March 8th at 6:00 PM
Garces Chapel
The Garces Parent Club is delighted that Msgr. Craig Harrison will be here to present his beautiful Stations of the Cross slide show and readings on March 8th. We hope you will join us for a lovely evening full of faith, friendship, and inspiration.
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