Congratulations Boys Soccer!

Congratulations to Boys Soccer on winning their division at the Liberty Tournament last weekend.  The boys went 4-0 beating Tehachapi, Rosamond, BCHS, and North.  More importantly, they did not allow one goal in four games!  Impressive.  Way to go Rams! 

The team is coached by Mr. Justin Finch.  Team Members: Gabe Acosta, Quintin Arretche, Gino Butkiewicz, Luke Champness, Moises Cisneros, Ebu Ekpemogu, Alejandro Garcia, Moises Gonzalez, Bryan Henson, Manuel Leal, Albert Lee, Jack Logan, Alvaro Lopez, Andres Ornelas, Oliver Oxley, Mark Pandol, Aldo Pantoja, Danny Pineda, Jorge Reynosa, Gahan Ritonga, Julian Rivera, Matthew Sabin, Jaime Tiscerno, and Robert Velez.  
Band Performance at St. Francis School

On Wednesday, the Garces Band went and performed in the new Cindy Meek Center at St. Francis School.  They played for the entire student body. Band Director, Mr. Scott Smith, and Theater Director, Mrs. Bethany Lahammer, spoke to the students about the fine arts programs at Garces. A big thank you to our Garces Rams for showcasing their talents to the students and teachers at St. Francis.
Congratulations Alexsia Drulias!

Congratulations to Alexsia Drulias who was honored by the Bakersfield Jockey Club as an Outstanding Student Athlete in Girls Tennis at an awards luncheon on Monday. 
Congratulations JV Wrestling!

JV Wrestling went 4-1 to take 3rd and place at the Mission Oaks Dual. DeAndre Beldo wrestled at 220 and went 5-0, Jaylen Smith wrestled at 195 went 4-1.

The other wrestlers all won matches as well - Darius Picar 106, Gabe Castro 120, Cory Chianello 138, Felix Vargas 145, Ryan Beecher 152, and Giancarlo Sacco 170.

Great job Rams! 
Ag Intern - Dominic Fanucchi

Check out our Agriculture Intern, Dominic Fanucchi working hard at Kushman's Feed & Farm Supply. Dominic spends two to three days a week stocking shelves, loading hay and feed, and learning about different aspects of the agriculture industry from the feed store or the many customers that come through the door. His favorite part of his internship so far is learning to use new machines and tools. Owner Seth Kushman says Dominic has been a huge help and will be missed at the end of his internship. Thank you to Kushman's Feed & Farm Supply for this great opportunity!

Newspaper Club - First Edition

A Message from the Newspaper Club:

As many of you may know, Garces has been lacking a school newspaper for a while. Since August the newspaper staff has been working tirelessly to change that. From raising money, to writing articles, the newspaper staff has been determined to bring back the Garces Rampage. We are happy to announce the completion of our first issue, and we hope our paper finds its way into your hands. 

Pictured are members of the Newspaper Club raising funds at Foodapalooza.  They are editor 
Renee Rasmussen, along with Catherine Macias, Citali Sanchez-Acosta, Andrea Gomez, Jana Dulcich and Alex Penner. 

We are all looking forward to reading their first edition.  Nice job Rams! 
Please Join Us - Candlelit Family Mass

Please join us for a very special evening as we will gather to celebrate the birth of our Lord with a special candlelit Mass on Monday, December 11th in the Garces Chapel at 6:00 p.m.  Garces Rector, Reverend Monsignor Perry Kavookjian, will be the celebrant and we will have Garces band and choir students leading us in Christmas hymns we all know and love to sing at this time of year. After Mass, there will be short reception hosted by the Garces Parent Club for everyone to have a chance to visit and enjoy a Christmas treat and hot cocoa.  The entire Garces community is invited to join us - families, alumni, and friends.
Notre Dame Science & Religion Initiative

Garces Memorial High School has been chosen to participate in Foundations Notre Dame as part of the Science and Religion Initiative of 2018.  Rebecca Meek, Nubia Sierra and Sarah Reyna will comprise a team representing the three areas of Science,Math and Religion.  They will attend the seminar this summer on the campus of The University of Notre Dame. 

The seminar's goal is to give each teacher a solid grasp of the issues lying at the interface of science and religion, and to support schools in their efforts to create lesson plans or to modify the existing curriculum. We are honored  and excited for our teachers as they embark on this journey of collaborating with other instructors throughout the United States.
Congratulations to our teachers who were selected to attend!
Christmas Week

Next week Garces will celebrate Christmas all week long! The students can dress up everyday - even on Formal Day.  Well, they can add a touch of Christmas on Formal Day by wearing a Christmas tie or Christmas socks.  The Parent Club will give away one formal bid each day to the Garces student who has embraced the spirit of the day and comes decked out in appropriate Christmas attire for that day's theme.  Please encourage your student to dress up - it will be a fun week on our campus and we want everyone to take part in the festivities. We will post photos and stories on Instagram @gmhsrams. 
Christmas Concert

The Garces Band, along with Mr. Scott Smith, Mrs. Margaret Smith, and Mr. Chili Ortega, have been busily preparing for the Christmas Concert and it promises to be a glorious evening full of the sounds of the season!  There is no cost to attend and there will be treats afterwards.

Please come out and join us as it will be a special night full of the spirit of Christmas.  Some of the songs they will be performing are: 
  • And The Bells Shall Ring A Jingle Bells Fantasy
  • God Rest Ye Merry Mallets
  • Silent Night
  • A Christmas Spiritual "Go Tell It On The Mountain"
  • A Christmas Prism
  • At The Feast of Stephen
  • Have Yourself A Merry Little Christmas
  • Rock The Halls
  • Tidings
  • I Saw Three Ships
70th Anniversary - #18
Message from Vince Fanucchi
Garces Historian & Archivist

The T.W.I.R.P. Dance

 
The school's annual Sadie Hawkins Dance this Saturday is when the girls traditionally ask out the boys, often today with signs in the quad at lunch or on social media posts.  Its precursor in 1948 was the T.W.I.R.P Dance (The Woman Is Required to Pay), where the process was a bit more direct. 
 
A whistle was blown at lunch, after which the boys were chased all over the campus by the girls and had to go to the dance with the first girl to catch them.  The dance was held in the All-Purpose Building (now St. Dominic Chapel).  The girls had to pay seventy-five cents a couple for their dance bids.

Congratulations Mr. Gordon

Garces Theology teacher, Mr. Tim Gordon, will be debuting two 'babies' before finals week: first, his wife gave birth to their fifth child, Gabriel Ambrose, on Wednesday, December 6; second, on December 11, his book Catholic Republic: Why America Will Perish Without Rome will be released by Milo Yiannopoulos's Dangerous Books.

Gabriel Ambrose Gordon was born at 11:01 p.m. on December 6th and weighed 7 lbs, 1 oz.  If you would like to drop off a meal for the Gordon family, please click on the Meal Train link below:

SAT Prep Classes at Garces


Garces is offering two SAT prep classes before school as to not interfere with after-school activities.  The Math Prep class begins January 22nd and the English Prep class begins February 12th. You can clink on the link to the flyer to print out a copy for submission to the Business Office. Forms are also available in the Counseling Office and at the Front Desk.

Godspell Auditions - December 14 & 15

The Garces Theater Program is partnering with Highland High School in a production of Godspell by  John-Michael Tebelak & Stephen Schwartz.  All rehearsals and performances will be at  Highland High School.  The musical will be performed on  Friday April 27th and  Saturday April 28th at 7:00 PM both evenings. 
 
Auditions are Thursday, December 14th and Friday December 15th from 3:30-5:30 PM in the Highland auditorium. Students should come prepared to sing  a chorus or verse of a song that tells a story or a song from the show.  Students need to wear shoes they can  dance in.
News from Counseling

Adventist Health Bakersfield Junior Volunteer Program
The Adventist Health Bakersfield Junior Volunteer Program offers various opportunities for service. No former volunteer experience is required, however, they expect students to be mature, dependable and committed to their duties.
 
Please have your student review his/her school/activity/vacation schedule carefully before applying, as he/she will be allowed only two (2) absences per session. 
 
The criteria for becoming a Junior Volunteer are as follows :
  • 15 years of age or older
  • A current high school student
  • Carrying a minimum grade point average of 3.0
Application requirements : (Incomplete applications will not be accepted)
  • Copy of your most recent report card  
  • Completed teacher recommendation form 
JR Volunteer Hours: :
One three-hour shift per week -  Monday - Friday 4pm-7pm, Saturday & Sunday 10am-1pm & 1-4pm

Junior Volunteer uniform:
Blue polo shirt: $25 cost 
Black pants 
Tennis shoes

Applications are due by   Friday, January 12, 2018 by 4:30pm


College Application Assistance
Please remember that the counselors, teachers and office staff will not be on campus during Christmas break (December 22nd to January 7th) Please check college application deadlines and request any important documents now. We will not be available to send them during the break.

Italian Catholic Federation Scholarship
Each spring, the Italian Catholic Federation receives nearly 400 applications for its yearly scholarship awards. Applications are received from students in public as well as Catholic high schools in California, Arizona, Nevada, and Illinois. To apply, students must achieve a total cumulative GPA of at least 3.2 and meet one of the following:
  • Are Roman Catholic but need not be of Italian Descent or live where Branches of the Federation are established if either Roman Catholic parent, guardian or grandparent is a member of the "Italian Catholic Federation."
First year scholarships in the amount of $400 will be awarded to approximately 200 applicants. First year scholarship winners are eligible for second, third, and fourth year awards of $500, $600, and $1,000 respectively.

Applications will be judged and evaluated on:
  • Scholastic Achievement - TOTAL CUMULATIVE GPA (3½ years) and CLASS RANK
  • Financial Need
  • Leadership Role
  • Faculty Recommendation and Character Reference
  • Extracurricular Activities and Charitable Efforts
  • Family Membership/Activities in the I.C.F. (if applicable)
In addition, the Mario Cugia Scholarship has been established to encourage and support majors in Italian studies. The program offers two scholarships: (1) a $600 award to a 3rd year university student declaring a major in Italian, and (2) a $1,000 award to a 4th year university student continuing his or her studies in Italian.

Applications are available online at www.icf.org and are due March 15, 2018.
Senior Ads - Deadline is December 31st

Time is running out to get your ad in the yearbook for your senior.  When the books come out, the seniors quickly go to the back to see all the ads and photos submitted for themselves and their classmates.

Please don't miss out.  If you have been thinking about it, now is the time to work on it.  Garces is closed over the Christmas holiday and there will be no one to assist you if you need help.

Please click on the link below and get started on your ad today.

Senior Panoramic Picture - January 10

The Seniors will take their senior panoramic photo on Wednesday, January 10th during lunch. 

Attached is the order form.  They can turn them in to Ms. Hylton at the front desk or give them to Christian Hall on the January 10th.  The photos will be 10" x 24" and double laminated.  The cost is $20.00.

Fall Team Awards

Congratulations to the Garces Rams who were honored by their coaches at the Fall Awards Night!

Girls Tennis
Varsity
MVP: Alexsia Drulias
Most Improved: Jackie Sala
Most Inspirational: Sophie Bouldoukian 
JV
Coaches Award: Teresa Demler
MVP: Laura English
Most Improved- Bella Echeverria
 
Volleyball
Heart of a Reis: Jana Dulcich
Varsity
MVP: Perri Starkey
Coaches Award: Emily Demos
Most Inspirational: Haley Martin
JV
MVP: Luisa Dulcich
Coaches: Allyse Naworski
Most Improved: Jana Dulcich
Frosh/Soph
Most Valuable: Andrea Gomez
Most Spirited: Angela Denvir
 
Girls Cross Country
Varsity
Most Valuable Runner: Allie Arretche
Most Inspirational Runner: Jasmine Scott
Coaches Award: Sophia Elturk
JV
Most Valuable Runner: Fiza Hasta
Most Inspirational Runner: Kate Champness
Coaches Award: Irene Cruz
 
Boys Cross Country
Varsity
Co-Most Valuable runner: Alvaro Lopez & Aaron Padilla
Most Inspirational Runner: Albert Lee
Coaches Award: Julian Rivera
JV
Most Valuable runner: Darius Picar
Most Inspirational Runner: John Toretta
 
Girls Water Polo
Varsity
MVP: Laura Gonzalez
Most Improved: Annie Arriola
Coaches Award: Molly Soper

Boys Water Polo
Varsity
MVP: Lee Begin
Most Improved: Oliver Oxley
Coaches Award: Ostin Woodfin
JV
MVP: Gary Lyles
Most Improved: Zelas Williams
Coaches Award: Austin Lee

Girls Golf
MVP: Claire Cornejo 
Most Improved: Lauren Grijalva 
Coaches Award: Grace Cornejo 

Football
Varsity
Offensive Player of the Year: Isaiah Martin
Defensive Player of the Year: Bryan Pantoja
Special Teams Player of the Year: Peter Delis
JV
Offensive MVP: Anthony Carmona
Defensive MVP: Isaac Birks
Special Teams: Tom Zaninovich
Freshman
MVP: Giancarlo Sacco
Coaches: Ryan Beecher
WINTER SPORTS UPDATES
Boys Basketball

VARSITY
Last weekend the team played in the Morro Bay Tournament.  The boys went 2-2.  They beat East High and Santa Ynez.  They lost to Atascadero and San Luis Obispo.  This week, they stay local and are playing in the  North High KSFCU Varsity Boys Basketball Shoot Out.  On Wednesday, the began tournament play and beat Independence 46-33.  On Thursday, they played North High School and beat them 54-46.  Tonight they play BHS in the semi-finals.

JV      
Last weekend the boys played in the Liberty Tournament.  This weekend, the boys will play in a tournament at Centennial High School. 

FROSH/SOPH
Last weekend the boys played in the Independence Tournament.  This weekend, the boys will play in a tournament at Foothill High School.    

Girls Basketball

VARSITY
Last weekend the girls played in the Clovis West Tournament.  On Wednesday the girls began play in the Shafter Tournament.  They beat Rosamond on Wednesday 50-39.  On Thursday they played Tehachapi and West and lost to both teams. 

JV
The JV Girls first game is December 12th at BCHS at 6:30 PM. 

Wrestling

Last weekend the JV team took third place at the Mission Oaks Dual. This weekend, wresting will be at Legends of Gold in Lancaster.
Boys Soccer

VARSITY
The boys went 4-0 in the Liberty Tournament and won their division.  They played Tehachapi on Thursday and won 2-0.They play in the South High Tournament this weekend, 

JV
The boys played in the Garces Tournament and went 1-2.  They played Tehachapi on Thursday and lost 2-3.  They play in the Liberty Tournament this weekend.

Girls Soccer

VARSITY
The girls went 1-1-1 in the Liberty Tournament.  This weekend they play in the South High Tournament. 

JV
The girls went 0-3 in the Garces Tournament last weekend.  This weekend they play in the Liberty Tournament. 


We kicked off our annual 12 Days of Giving this week. Be sure to stop by school between 7:30 and 8:30 for a cup of hot cocoa and a Christmas cookie.  You can drop off your donation then (see remittance form link below) or take a pledge card to make a donation on another day.  How about in lieu of a Christmas gift for that person or persons who has everything, you make a donation to Garces Memorial in their name? We will be happy to send special card letting them know about your gift given in their name.

Call for Volunteers

Garces Gala Planning Committee
We will meet again after the Christmas break to continue planning our 2018 Garces Gala.  If you are interested in helping on one of the many sub-committees we welcome your participation.  The 2018 Gala will be held on Saturday, February 24th.  This is a great group of volunteers ready to make this year's Gala a success.  If you are interested you can contact one of the event co-chairs, Monica Sacco, Staci Allison or Cindy Meek or you can contact Tonya Abbott for more information.  

Msgr. Leddy Golf Classic Planning Committee
2018 Tournament Chair - John Hatten
Wednesday, December 13th - 4:00 p.m. - Bakersfield Country Club
We are looking for anyone interested in helping us plan the best tournament Bakersfield has to offer!  We are fortunate to have Mercedes Benz of Bakersfield provide a Mercedes Benz Championship sanctioned tournament this year.  

Please contact Tonya Abbott for more information about either of these upcoming events.

Alumni Masses



Admin Corner
Message from
Mrs. Debra Sakowski
Asst. Principal of Academic Affairs

"On the 6th day of Christmas my true love gave to me..." We all know the lyrics to this traditional Christmas song and at this time of the year, I am certain we would all like to add our own verses! Somehow, "Six geese a laying," isn't what I had in mind for my Christmas gift. What I do have in mind is to send you a reminder of what to expect for the upcoming weeks.

Your students will be taking their final exams! The exam schedule is as follows:
 
Monday, Dec. 18th   
Periods 1 & 3
Tuesday, Dec. 19th   
Periods 2 & 6
Wednesday. Dec. 20th  
Periods 5 & 7
Thursday, Dec. 21st  
Period 4
 
The first final of each day begins at 8:00 am and the second final begins at 10:00 am with a thirty-minute break in between finals.  School is out at 11:30 am on Monday through Wednesday and then on Thursday, December 21st, school is out at 9:30 am. 

School uniform is required for all students during this week.

If you are planning on traveling early for the holiday, and your child will miss an exam, please have your student see Mrs. Sakowski or their counselor to discuss a plan for making up their finals.  If your child becomes ill and is unable to sit for a final, please contact Mrs. Sakowski and/or your child's counselor so plans can be made for make-up testing.  Students who do not sit for exams, prior to the posting of grades, will receive an I, incomplete, on their grade report.  Once the student completes the final exam, within 10 school days of the posting of grades, the make-up grade will be posted on the final transcript.

Seniors who have a grade of 93% or above in their class, prior to the final exam, will be given the option to 'OPT OUT' of their final exam. AP exemptions will be left to teacher discretion. This is a Senior privilege only. 
 
You may view your student's first semester grades, online, January 12th and look for their report cards to be mailed home the week of January 22nd. These grades DO effect eligibility for athletics and extra- curricular activities. Please take the time to review your students' grades and contact Mrs. Sakowski or your student's counselor if you have any concerns regarding their progress and or eligibility.
 
Garces will be offering an SAT Prep class beginning Jan. 22, 2018. Mr. Garcia will teach the Math class and Ms. Bianco will teach the English class.  Interested students may complete the registration form and sign up now through Jan.15th for the class.  We encourage students who plan on taking the SAT this year to register for the class.  Please use the Parents tab on Garces.org to download the application.
 
Registration for current students for the 2018-19 school year is also right around the corner so please set aside the evening of February 26th for the "Current Student- Registration Information Night for Parents."  We will present information on the courses offered for the upcoming year along with the required courses needed for each grade level and graduation.  We will also review the registration forms, honors and AP contracts students will need to complete and return to the Counseling Department with parent signatures.
 
We will be off campus, and the office will be closed, December 22, 2017 through January 8, 2018.  Please do not hesitate to contact me, upon my return, if you have any questions or concerns regarding your student.   

Please have a joyous holiday season and remember, "The magic of Christmas is not in presents, but in HIS presence."
SCHOOL WIDE CHRISTMAS SERVICE PROJECT - ADOPT A FAMILY

This year, in the spirit of giving, we have asked each homeroom class to adopt a family.  Every homeroom has a list of family members - ages and sizes - and are putting together gifts and other items as needed.  Families will be contacted to see what items children are hoping Santa will bring along with a list of items that are needed - such as a new warm jacket.  Or a Christmas Tree.  Or a gift card to a local grocery store to purchase items for a Christmas dinner.  The homerooms will deliver wrapped gifts and items to the families.  
Upcoming Activities

Friday, December 8
Holy Day of Obligation - Feast of the Immaculate Conception - All School Mass at 11:05
Varsity Boys Basketball at North High Tournament
JV Boys Basketball at Centennial Tournament
F/S Boys Basketball at Foothill Tournament
Varsity Girls Basketball at Shafter Tournament
Varsity Boys Soccer at South High Tournament
JV Boys Soccer at Liberty JV Tournament
Varsity Girls Soccer at South High Tournament
JV Girls Soccer at Liberty Tournament
Varsity Wrestling at Legends of Gold in Lancaster

Saturday, December 9
Sadie Hawkins Dance
Varsity Boys Basketball at North High Tournament
JV Boys Basketball at Centennial Tournament
F/S Boys Basketball at Foothill Tournament
Varsity Girls Basketball at Shafter Tournament
Varsity Boys Soccer at South High Tournament
JV Boys Soccer at Liberty JV Tournament
Varsity Girls Soccer at South High Tournament
JV Girls Soccer at Liberty Tournament
Varsity Wrestling at Legends of Gold in Lancaster
JV Wrestling at Ridgeview Tournament 

Christmas Week At Garces

Monday, December 11
Christmas Morning Dress Up Day
Candlelit Christmas Mass at 6 PM in Garces Chapel

Tuesday, December 12
Ugly Sweater Dress Up Day
Boys Basketball vs. Foothill 
Frosh/Soph at 4 PM
JV at 5:15 PM
Varsity at 6:30 PM
Girls Basketball at BCHS
JV at 5:15 PM
Varsity at 6:30 PM
Boys Soccer vs. Frontier
JV at 4:30 PM
Varsity at 6:00 PM
Girls Soccer at Frontier
JV at 4:30 PM
Varsity at 6:00 PM

Wednesday, December 13
Christmas Ties and Socks with Formal Dress
Parent Club Rosary Group 8:00 AM in Chapel
Alumni Mass at OLPH at 11:15 AM
Mock Trial Round #1
KC Superior Court at 6 PM

Thursday, December 14
Flannel Dress Up Day
JV Boys Soccer at Taft at 6 PM
JV Girls Soccer vs. Taft at 4:30 PM
Godspell Auditions at 3:30 at Highland High School
 
Friday, December 15
Festive Friday Dress Up Day
JV Girls Basketball at Independence Tournament
Varsity Boys Soccer at South High Tournament
JV Boys Soccer at Garces  Tournament
Varsity Girls Soccer at Garces Tournament
Godspell Auditions at 3:30 at Highland High School

Saturday, December 16
JV Girls Basketball  at Independence Tournament
Varsity Boys Soccer at Garces Tournament
Varsity Girls Soccer  at Garces Tournament
JV Wrestling at Ridgeview Woldpack Tournament
Advent Poem by Garces Sophomore
Ryan Kammeraad

In Mr. Bedoy's Theology class, they discussed King David and his faith as a King and as servant of God.  The students had to write a poem based on Parallelism similar to how David writes some of his Psalms.  Mr. Bedoy wanted to share this one because he felt it was 
uplifting in this Advent Season.  It foreshadows Jesus and the coming of God into our world at Christmas. Below is the poem written by Ryan Kammeraad:

Who is the man that shall build the Kingdom?
Who is the man that is after His own heart?
 
'Tis the man who slays the giant,
'Tis the armorless but faithful.
 
Who comes like a Godly angel to aid kings of their devils?
Who is the man that plays music from the heart?
 
It is the one who calls himself king,
It is the one who calls himself priest,
 
None but he can deliver the ark,
None but he who treats the ark holy.
New Pajamas for Christmas 

The Karing for Kids Club is collecting new pajamas for children who are in need of our compassion at Christmas.   Donations can be dropped off in the bin in the Student Center. 
 
Ag Club Raising Money to Help Out Fire Victims

The Ag Club will be selling hot cocoa and donuts next week at break, and maybe lunch, for donations to the Red Cross for the fires.
Thank you Stuart Family & Stuarts' Petroleum

Thanks to the efforts of Westchester Mobil & Stuarts' Petroleum, Garces Memorial High School has been awarded a $1,000.00 ExxonMobil Alliance Grant to support our school's math/science programs.  Westchester Mobil & Stuarts' Petroleum is proud to participate in the ExxonMobil Educational Alliance program that invests in the future of communities through educational grants to neighborhood schools.

The ExxonMobil Corporation is also proud to support education through Upromise which helps ExxonMobil customers earn college funds.  To learn more about the Upromise program, please visit the ExxonMobil website. 
Letterman Jackets

Jostens will be open this Saturday 9:00 AM-12:00 PM if you are interested in ordering your lettermen jacket. Sunday appts. are available.

Contact Theresa Hatten with any questions at (661) 978-0741

Josten's is located at 1612 20th Street.
Hall of Honor
Nominations Due January 26, 2018

The Garces Memorial Alumni Board is accepting applications for the 2018 Hall of Honor.  The Alumni Board can only consider individuals who are formally nominated.  Anyone can make a nomination.  If you wish to make a nomination, please complete the form as much as possible.  The alumni board will also do some additional research on nominees prior to the confidential discussion and confidential voting process. 

Nominees are not notified.  Only the individuals who have been voted in are notified. 

Often, the Alumni Board will hear that their are individuals who should be inducted.  If you know of such an individual who should be in the Hall of Honor, take a moment to fill out the nomination form.

Nominations are due by January 26th. 

To be eligible for consideration:
1. Nominees must have demonstrated a continued commitment to, and promotion of, Garces Memorial's values and philosophy by exemplifying the mission of the school. 
2. Alumni must have graduated at least ten years prior to being nominated.
3. Current employees of Garces are not eligible.
4. No immediate family members of the sitting Alumni Board may be nominated.
5. Previous Alumni Board Members must be retired from the Alumni Board a minimum of three years. 

2018 Hall of Honor Nomination Form

Below is a list of all the Hall of Honor inductees over the past 10 years: 

Mr. Don Border '50
The Late Anthony Cornejo '51
The Late Honorable Larry Kleier '51
The Late Rev. Msgr. Ralph Belluomini '51
Mrs. Yolanda (Papasergia) Griffiths '51
Mr. Tom Werdel '53
The Late John Etcheverry '53
Mr. Paul Summers '53
The Late Charles Anspach '53
The Honorable Robert Anspach '54
Mr. Gary Ogilvie '55
Dr. Gerald Haslam '55
Mrs. Deanna (Maraccini) McCauley '55
Mrs. Katherine (Padilla) Cornejo '55
The Honorable Art Wallace '56
The Late Justin Meyer '56
Mr. Al Sandrini '57
Mrs. Helen (Reischman) Haller '57
Ms. Marianne Laxague '58
Mr. Joe Hernandez '58
Mrs. Joanne (Molinaro) Border '58
The Honorable Louis Etcheverry '58
 Mr. Frank Maitia, Jr. '60
Mr. Stan Antongiovanni '61
The Honorable Gary Friedman '61
Mr. Mike McCaffrey '64
Mr. Arnold Cattani '64
The Late Tom Soliz '65
Mr. Tom Anchordoquy '65
Mr. Dan Giordano '66
Mrs. Deborah (Cerri) Leary '67
Mr. Darrell Feliz '70
Mr. Greg Robinson '70
Mr. Jim Sakowski '70
Mr. Bill Rector '78
Dr. Ken Ruettgers '80
Mr. Patrick Lencioni '83
Mrs. Marianne (Werdel) Witmeyer '85
Mr. Gino Valpredo '88
The late Dr. Romain Clerou
Mr. Pat Franey
Dr. John Ritter
Dr. Richard Tucker
Mr. Gene Garibaldi
Mr. Joe Ziemann
Mrs. Joan Garibaldi
Mrs. Kay Wall
Rev. Msgr. Ronald Swett
Sister Sharon Casey OP
The Late Bob Carroll
The Late Jimmie Icardo
The Late John Kovacevich
The Late Mary Pogon
The Late Rev. Msgr. Patrick Leddy
The Late Sam Tobias
Mrs. Mayie Maitia
Rev. Msgr. Michael Braun
Josten's Orders for 
Announcements, Cap & Gowns

If your student did not order his or her cap and gown for graduation last week from Josten's, please contact Josten's and place your order.  You can also order graduation announcements.  You can go to their website at www.jostens.com or call the local office at  (661) 324-8529.
Looking for a Tutor?

If your student needs some extra assistance with homework, or understanding classroom concepts, there is help available after school.  CSF students offer free tutoring.  Tutoring is available for all subjects after school in Room 72. 

Tutoring is available from:
  • 2:10-3:00 on White Activity Days
  • 2:55-3:25 on Green Days
  • 1:35-2:25 on White Days
It is not available on Green Activity Days
Help Support Garces
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Alumni Scholarship 

The Garces Memorial Alumni Board offers a scholarship to incoming freshmen who are the children of Garces alumni or grandchildren of Garces alumni.  Applications are due by April 1st.


If you would like to make a donation to the alumni scholarship fund, you can do so on-line or you can mail in a donation.  You can also give in memory or in honor of someone. 

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