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Signing Day at Garces
Congratulations to our student athletes who signed at a special signing ceremony on Wednesday in a jammed packed gymnasium full of family, coaches, friends, and local media. Our "GREAT EIGHT" are:
Beck Dobrzanski, Division III Football, Whittier College;
Hannah Merjil, Division I Volleyball, University of California, Northridge;
Michael Georgino, Division I-AA Football, University of San Diego;
Scott Boylan, Division I-AA Football Brown University;
Chris Coleman, Division I Football, California State University, Fresno;
Conor Bruce, Division I Football, California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo;
Sean Hatten, Division I-AA Football- Montana State University; and Patrick Burke, Division I Men's Water Polo University of California, Davis. We are beyond proud and happy for them as they realized their dream of being successfully recruited to play their respective
sport in college.
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Grandparents' Mass & Luncheon
Tuesday was our annual Grandparents' Mass and Luncheon and we are happy to report it was well attended! It was lovely to see so many grandparents on campus celebrating Mass with their grandchildren. Grandparents were greeted by their grandchildren with a flower then escorted to the gym for Mass. During Mass, we took a moment to remember those grandparents who have passed away and candles were lit in their honor. After Mass, everyone was invited back to MLH for lunch and an opportunity to take a photo. To commemorate the occasion, the photos will be mailed out to the grandparents in a couple of weeks. Pictured are Dominic Petrini '19, Lou Petrini '56, Carol Petrini, and Dante Petrini ''19.
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Parent Picnic on Campus
Thursday was Parent Appreciation Day at Garces and our campus was a hub of activity! Every where you turned, there was a parent enjoying lunch with their student and friends. Toward the end of lunch, we gathered the students and parents around the cross and prayed for them. We hope our parents enjoyed being here as much as we enjoyed having them!
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Camp Ram
In honor of Student Appreciation Day, we held Camp Ram during lunch and let the kids compete in Camp Ram Games! A big THANK YOU TO Garces parent Mr. Mike Strahan who ran all the games! He brought in all the game equipment, organized each event, and kept the Ram campers engaged and enthusiastic. It was a great hour in our gym. The winners of the coveted Camp Ram trophy were the Senior Class and the Best Spirit Pin was won by the Sophomores.
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Congratulations R.J. Senining
RJ Senining was recognized by the Kern County High School Honor Orchestra at their "It's a Grand Night for Music" concert. He was recognized for his four years of successfully auditioning, practicing, and performing with the honor orchestra. He is an amazingly talented young man. We are so proud of him and how well he has represented our school with the honor orchestra over the past four years.
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Congratulations Claire Hamilton & Kohl Humphrey
Congratulations to Kohl Humphrey and Claire Hamilton who were honored by the Bakersfield Jockey Club for being Outstanding Student Athletes at a luncheon on Monday. Kohl was honored for Boys Soccer and Claire was honored for Girls Soccer. Way to go Rams!
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Conor Bruce made the SLO Paper!
Garces Ram Conor Bruce made the San Luis Obispo Tribune! They featured his photo in an article about the recruiting class for the Cal Poly Mustang football team.
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Congratulations Patrick Burke
Patrick Burke has been named an All-American Honorable Mention by the National Interscholastic Swimming Coaches Association (NISCA). Way to go Patrick!
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Winter Formal - Big Success!
The Garces Winter Formal was a fabulous event! Everyone looked amazing and the venue was perfect for the Great Gatsby theme. The ASB class with the guidance of our Activities Director, Ms. Caitlin Witwer, did an outstanding job! Over 300 students attended the event. A special shout out to Mrs. Tammy Renzi and the Garces Parent Club for helping to make it a special night for the students.
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Fall Semester Honor Roll
Congratulations to all of our students who made the Honor Roll for Fall Semester. To make the Honor Roll, a student must have a GPA of 3.5 or higher. Last week we listed the seniors and the juniors. Now it's the sophomore and freshmen turn.
CLASS OF 2019
Myrren Dzoie Agabao, Carly Antongiovanni, Quintin Arretche, Evan Berry, Sophie Bouldoukian, Kim Briggs, Jackson Brooks, Belen Cazares, Samuel Chee, Ambroise Clarke-Curutchague, Alyson Dees, Zachary Demos, Nicholas Esparza, David Flores Candela, Tara Forrest, Kelsi Forrest, Laura Gonzalez, Julia Gray, Lailah Green, Eric Gruszka, Amanda Gutierrez, Garrison Hallum, Faraaz Hasta, Jorden Inocentes, Alexandra Lipco, Haley Martin, Jazminne Mayen, Jalyssa Melendez, Alexandra Mendoza, Kimberly Mielke, Nick Oh, Mary O'Reilly, Julieanna Ortiz, Mark Pandol, Jenysa Patterson, Josh Pavletich, Joseph Gerard Placido, Makenna Porcella, Wesley Price, Renee Rasmussen, Adam Robles, Citali Sanchez-Acosta, Lizbeth Sandoval, Ella Sill, Rebecca Strasser, Myra Thai, Beneth Timpog, Catherine Tobias, Daniel Tobias, Ariana Toretta, Kaden Uribe, Jack Waguespack, and Eric Xie.
CLASS OF 2020
Farah Abumeri, Asher Allison, Christina An, Natalina Antongiovanni, John Armendariz, Catherine Bayne, Cole Bertolucci, Hudson Byers, Katherine Champness, Cory Chianello, Sarai Chocoteco, Peter Delis, Connor Deming, Teresa Demler, Breanna Dinh, Alexsia Drulias, Jana Dulcich, Luisa Dulcich, Isabella Echeverria, Ebubechukwu Ekpemogu, Laura English, Lavender Esparza, Marco Fanucchi, Fernanda Galindo, Andrea Gomez, Alexandra Goode, Emelie Harper, Fiza Hasta, Jackson Hatten, Olivia Holland, Ryan Kammeraad, Jackson Kirkorian, Elaine Ain Lee, Abigail Lee, Paolo Limcaoco, Alvaro Lopez, Haopu Lou, Abigail McMurtrey, Grace McMurtrey, Marylu Melendrez, Rebecca Millar, Sebastien Minaberrigarai, Ariel Mora, Richard Muller, Allyse Naworski, Alexandra Penner, Darius Picar, Riley Pisano, Hayden Pisano, Kristina Rose Placido, Madeline Raytis, Jacob Rivas, Jasmin Romero, Ashley Ruiz, SungHoon Ryu, Elizabeth Sands, Patrick Santerre, Mia Sill, Isablee Tanuwijaya, Felix Vargas, Christian Wilson, Andrew Wimberly, and Thomas Zaninovich.
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Message from Coach A.J. Gass
Head Varsity Football Coach
Football Philosophy and Weight Lifting Opportunities
Our Football Program has no off season. In order to compete at our level, it is required that all members of the Football Program train year round. I have laid out this philosophy at each and every parent meeting. Understanding that our campus has a limited amount of players, it is vital that these athletes commit to developing their bodies. Football is a physically taxing sport and if your sons are not ready for the grind, they are extremely vulnerable to injury. In order to keep your sons healthy and competitive; while gaining the strength, speed and explosiveness needed for all sports, it is mandatory that your sons train with the Football Program. Our primary lifting time is Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday at 6:00am. The boys are expected to be here warming up at 5:45am and we will be finished at 7:30am. This gives them 30 minutes to get ready for class. Because we view the Football Program as a family, we rely on one another for rides, communication and support. This is the essence of what a team is all about and it is developed during this morning lifting session. Any member of the program is required to lift 4 times a week. Since it is extremely challenging to accommodate each student, given our block school schedule and many after school activities, it only makes sense that we come together at a time that fits everyone. If a player chooses not to participate in morning lifts, he is still required to get the 4 days of training in. The way the lifting program is designed, each 4-6 week block is aimed at a different result. Example, we have a Hypertrophy Block which conditions the body to maximize muscle fibers, while strengthening connective tissue. We then work into a Strength Block, which is designed to build our muscles to move greater amounts of weight. Then we go into a Power Block, which is where we get our biggest gains of strength. This is followed by a week of testing each major lift, to attain our max's. We then measure our gains to know where we need to focus our efforts in the next cycle of lifts. It is almost impossible for an individual to get the most benefit from lifting, if that individual is not in the team atmosphere. That is why it is not recommended to lift alone or outside the team environment. Please know your sons are being evaluated year round and the weight room is a major part of that evaluation.
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Counseling Department News
PEO SCHOLARSHIP APPLICATIONS AVAILABLE
The (PEO) Philanthropic Educational Organization Sisterhood Scholarship was established in 1869. Applicants must be female and reside in Kern County. Applicants must be graduating seniors with minimum grade point average of 3.5. Financial need will be considered when choosing the recipient but is not the deciding factor in awarding the scholarship. Please pick up an application in the Counseling Center. The deadline to apply is March 24, 2017.
SAT REGISTRATION DEADLINE
The deadline to register for the March 11 SAT® is February 10, 2017. It's aligned with the work your student is already doing in the classroom and lets him/her showcase the skills and knowledge that colleges want most. Please have your student register online at www.sat.org/register.
KERN COMMUNITY FOUNDATION'S SCHOLARSHIP APPLICATION
The Kern Community Foundation Common Scholarship Application is used to determine awards for 20 different scholarship funds for students in Kern County. These include two prominent scholarships for students planning to pursue a career in Agriculture. Please see the flyer on how to apply.
Kern Community Foundation Flyer
BAKERSFIELD CHINESE WOMEN SCHOLARSHIP
To qualify for the BCWC Scholarship, you must be of Chinese decent and have at least a 3.0 GPA. BCWC Application
LINCOLN DAY SCHOLARSHIP
Please see links below for the description and application for the Lincoln Day Scholarship.
COLLEGE FAIR
We encourage all junior students to attend the National Association for College Admission Counseling's college fair. Below is a link with information on the nearest college fair which is located in Pasadena, Ca.
BUDD RAY MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP
To apply for the one-time Budd Ray Memorial Scholarship, the student must be the child or grandchild of a veteran or active duty military member. Qualifying students can pick up an application in the Counseling Center. Applications must be received by April 3, 2017.
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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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Come support Garces and have a great time in the process. The 38th Annual Garces Gala will take place on Saturday, February 25th. Remember reservations are required, so make sure you have your reservations in by
February 16th.
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Garces Gala
Event Sponsorships:
The Gala committee is offering some wonderful sponsorship opportunities, with most levels including a table at the event!
Thank you to the following individuals and businesses who have generously supported the event through their sponsorships.
B & B Surplus
Belden Blaine
Domenick and Edith Bianco
Jim and Beverly Camp
Christ the King Church
Rob and Gina Fanucchi
Hail Mary Club
Dr. and Mrs. Christopher Hamilton
Mr. and Mrs. Lee S. Jamieson
Terri Jamieson
Jasmine Vineyards, Inc.
Jim Burke Lincoln
McMurtrey Lince
Mission Bank
Our Lady of Perpetual Help Church
Meggan and Vince Phillips
St. Elizabeth Ann Seton Church
St. Francis of Assisi Parish
St. Philip the Apostle Church
Sun Solar Energy Solutions
Justin Tobias MD, Inc.
Toretta Farms
The
Gala Student Contest started on Monday January 30th and will run through next Friday, February 10th. 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
I Wanna Be a Cowboy - Ms. Arias
Amazing Italian Dinner Party Makings - Mrs. Bears
Gardening - Mr. Carisalez
Thrill Seekers - Ms. Clarke
Get Them Ready for Garces - Mr. Cobb
Selfie Stuff - Mr. Detloff
Baking/Cooking - Ms. Durrett
Sports Parents Survival - Mr. Finch
BBQ Bonanza - Mr. Garcia
Auto Lover - Mr. Kekipi
Everything Disney - Mrs. Limpias
Dog Lover - Ms. McKniff
LA Get Away - Ms. Pavletich
Yoga, Dance, Pamper Me, Oh My!- Mrs. Peck
All Things Sweet - Mrs. Poochigian
As Seen on TV - Ms. Reyna
Gardening - Mrs. Rhodes *
change made after printing of materials
Easter - Mrs. Rizo
Who Doesn't Love Mexican Food! - Ms. Sierra
Via Arte - Ms. Kristin Watts
Tailgating Essentials - Ms. Witwer
Dinner and A Movie - Mr. Workman
Mr. "Fix-It" Mr. Ziemet
We need volunteers to assist with the silent auction, live auction and in the bank the night of the event. 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.
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
Mr. and Mrs. Chris Sacchini
Ivan and Claudia Sandoval
Eric and Rosa Sill
Mr. and Mrs. Hendra Tanuwijaya
Dr. and Mrs. Robert Waguespack
Bob and Susan Williams
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Admin Corner
Message from
Debra Sakowski
Assistant Principal of Academic Affairs
Dear Parents -
"Spring is in the air!" ...or is it?
Yesterday was Groundhog Day and according to folklore, a groundhog's behavior can predict the weather. So, since we had a cloudy and therefore shadow less day,
Punxsutawney Phil didn't see his shadow. He thought Spring had Sprung and decided to stay above ground and
help our Garces family
prepare for Spring and acknowledge student achievement.
We are happy to continue our recognition of those students who qualified for the first semester honor roll by achieving a 3.5 and higher,
grade point average on their report card.
They are deserving of our praise and recognition for their hard work and dedication to meeting the demands of the academic rigor at Garces.
The majority of these students also give back to their school and community through
their participation in sports, the arts, their parishes and community service.
Also deserving of recognition are our many seniors who have been accepted into colleges and universities for Fall 2017.
They, too, have spent a great amount of time meeting deadlines for the admissions process and working diligently to maintain a strong academic record.
Just as a reminder, if your student applied to a college using the common application, they will need to request their MIDYEAR transcript be sent to these colleges, as soon as possible.
The counselors continue to be very helpful with the requirements of this application process. Please give them a call, if you have any questions.
We are looking forward to Elective Preview Day on February 15th.
This event will take place during the lunch hour and will give students a "quick look" at the upcoming elective classes for next year.
Students will be able to talk with teachers and students, currently in the classes
and gain a better understanding of the expectations and requirements for each class. Our ultimate goal for this event is for students to have a better understanding of the classes they want to register for next year.
Speaking of REGISTRATION for next year, this process will take place in the English classes beginning March 6th and continue through March 15th.
Registration forms and honors contracts will be available for
students during their registration session and due back to their counselors by March 17th.
To help parents understand the Registration process and assist their students with getting forms signed and returned by the required deadline, a Registration Information Night for Parents of Current Students will be presented on March 6th, from 5:30-6:30 pm in room 72, Science building.
On a final note,
I wanted to address the issue of Academic Dishonesty, cheating, at Garces. This violation is explained in our handbook and carries a serious consequence, possible expulsion if repeated, during your student's stay at Garces. In the past week, I became aware of a website, SLADER, which students were and are using to access textbooks with answers to school assignments. Access to this site has been blocked on our campus but is available off campus. While students don't see this as cheating, use of this site, will be addressed as Academic Dishonesty and will result in the noted consequences. I am aware that, with the use of technology and access to the web, students will always have an avenue for cheating. The hope of our staff and administration is that parents will continue to impress upon their students the importance of integrity and commitment to the morals and principles of their faith.
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Upcoming Events
All times and locations for athletic competitions are on the Garces Athletic Calendar
Friday, February 3
STUDENT APPRECIATION DAY
Camp Ram at lunch in the Gym
Tuesday, February 7
Boys Basketball vs. Liberty
Frosh at 4:00
JV at 5:15
Varsity at 6:30
Boys Soccer vs. Liberty
JV at 4:30
Varsity at 6:00
Girls Basketball at Liberty
JV at 5:15
Varsity at 6:30
Girls Soccer at Liberty
JV at 4:30
Varsity at 6:00
Parent Club Rosary Group 8:00 AM in the Chapel
Thursday, Febraury 2
Wrestling at Rosamond
Boys Basketball at Frontier
Frosh at 4:00
JV at 5:15
Varsity at 6:30
Boys Soccer vs Frontier
SENIOR NIGHT
JV at 4:30
Varsity at 6:00
Girls Basketball vs. Frontier
SENIOR NIGHT
JV at 5:15
Varsity at 6:30
Girls Soccer at Frontier
JV at 4:30
Varsity at 6:00
Saturday, February 11
Junior Retreat
JV and Varsity Baseball Scrimmage at Hanford at 11:00 AM
Sunday, February 12
Junior Retreat
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Come Pray the Rosary
Wednesday
February 8th
8:00 AM
Garces Chapel
The Garces Parent Club is beginning a Rosary Group who will meet
every Wednesday to pray the Rosary with intention. All parents are invited to join the group. The group will meet in the chapel from 8:00 AM - 8:30 AM. The first Rosary will be Wednesday, February 8th and will be led by Garces parent Devon Demos. 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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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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