A Message from the Principal
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Garces Family,
Wow, what an awesome few weeks we’ve had on campus already! Just being around the kids and watching how driven they are and how compassionate they are to one another and to their teachers is so incredible. Last week we had the pleasure of hosting Bishop Joseph Brennan for our annual Mass of the Holy Spirit. We are the first school he has visited since he was installed as the new Bishop of Fresno. His message to our school was staying true to who we are as individuals, as a school and as Catholics. He reminded us that we are all children of God and to respect ourselves and others as children of God. Bishop Brennan talked about our gifts given to us by God and we should use them to glorify Him. His message ties perfectly into our theme this year of compassion and kindness. I witness acts of kindness done by our students, your kids, every day and it makes me so proud to be here with them. I cannot say enough how excited I am for this school year. If have any questions or comments my door is always open.
God Bless,
Myka Peck
Principal
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Silent Adoration
Every Monday
Confession
Every Tuesday
Labor Day (No School)
September 2nd
Senior Sunrise
September 5th
Holy Smoke BBQ Contest Begins
September 9th
Garces's 72nd Birthday
September 10th
Hall of Honor
September 12th
Next Newsletter
September 13th
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ATTENTION:
This year, we are changing to a bi-weekly newsletter. The first newsletter of the month will contain Garces news and announcements, plus community events. The second newsletter will be only school news and announcements.
Do you have news that you would like our Garces community to know or read about? Send it to
newsletter@garces.org
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If you have a returning student, or an incoming freshman the following forms must be submitted ASAP. Please click on the links below to download the forms.
Remember these forms must be completed every year.
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Attention Senior Parents:
Are you planning to purchase an ad for your graduate in this year's yearbook? If so, now is the time to save BIG! Click
here
to get started on creating a lasting memory for your child. Prices will go up in October.
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Host Families Needed!
Our Campus Ministry office is looking for a few of our Garces families to host Net Ministries, our freshmen retreat team, overnight at their homes, November 6
th and 7
th. We need space for 12 members who are each are over 18 years old. The will gladly sleep on the floor, and will each bring their own sleeping bags. They are missionaries! If you would like to host them, please email
Eileen Perez ASAP with the number you have space for. Thank you for giving of your space and energy for this team!
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Click on the image below to learn more about the Rams Booster Club.
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From the Office of Admissions
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Thank you to Our Lady of Guadalupe, Our Lady of Perpetual Help and St. Francis schools for letting us visit the last few days!
We had so much fun talking with you all, answering your questions and giving out tickets to tonight’s big game! We hope to see you all in Garces uniforms one day! Go Rams!
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Mass of the Holy Spirit with Bishop Joseph Brennan
On Wednesday, August 22, we had the honor of hosting
Bishop Joseph Brennan on campus for the annual Mass of the Holy Spirit. We were the first Catholic school the Bishop has visited since
he was installed as the new Bishop of Fresno.
Click on the photo to watch a video recapping the day.
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Confirmation Classes
Reminder, sacramental prep for Confirmation start after Labor Day at most parishes.
Please contact you home parish for more information.
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MobileServe
Students, please sign up for our new mobile app, MobileServe, for community service. Click
here for instructions. Be sure to use your Garces email account to sign up. Questions? Contact Campus Minister, Mrs. Perez. All students must fulfill 15 hours this year, five in each category: church, community, and on campus.
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Student Eucharistic Ministers and Lectors Needed
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Mrs. Perez, Garces Campus Minister is looking for students who have been confirmed, or have started their confirmation classes, that would like to be trained this summer as Eucharistic Ministers, lectors or to serve on underclassmen retreats next year. If interested please email Mrs. Perez ASAP at
eperez@garces.org
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It's Not Too Late to Join Us for our Trip to
Spain & Portugal!
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Join other Garces families next Easter break when we will travel to Spain and Portugal!
Garces is working with EF Educational Tours, a leading education-based tour company.
Enter the Garces Tour #2179178XB
Click 'View Tour' for more information.
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Football
The opening week for the varsity football team did not end up as planned in a 22-0 loss at Bakersfield Christian on Aug. 23, but the defense was the star for the Rams.
With six takeaways, including two interceptions by junior Dom D’Amato, there is reason to be excited for the rest of the season.
The home opener is tonight and we welcome all to cheer on the Rams against Santa Maria-St. Joseph. The varsity game begins at 7:30 p.m.
The freshman team is on a bye this week after defeating McFarland 49-6 on Aug. 22 while the JV team will play at 5 p.m. at home against St. Joseph. It was an impressive win for the JV squad with a 34-8 win over BCHS. There are 16 players on JV giving it their all.
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Girls Golf
Julianna Escobedo started off the Southwest Yosemite League mini-tournament circuit in impressive fashion. The junior shot an 5-over-par 79 at the par-74 course at Bakersfield Country Club on Monday in the first of six league tournaments. The Rams finished fifth overall and will be back in action on Wednesday.
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Volleyball
The Rams lost in the season opener on Wednesday in straight sets at Tehachapi, 25-22, 25-23, 25-17. Freshman Mia D’Amato led the way with six kills and Jana Dulcich added four kills while sophomore Aspen Chang had a team-high 11 digs.
It’s a busy week ahead for the young Rams squad with the East High tournament on Saturday and then another road match at Chavez on Tuesday before hosting Clovis West in the home opener on Wednesday, Sept. 4.
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Water Polo
It was an impromptu season-opener for the boys and girls water polo teams at home on Wednesday against Bakersfield Christian, but it was a successful one.
In a varsity-only match against the only other water polo program in Kern County, the boys won 17-6 behind four goals by junior George Rice and the girls, led by three goals by freshman Abby Schechter, won 14-5 after opening up a 12-0 halftime lead.
Isabella Garcia attempts a goal for Garces against BCHS on Wednesday.
Photo credit: Shelby Baine
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Girls Tennis
The girls tennis team opened up play last Monday with a resounding 11-1 win over Rocklin, the two-time defending Sac-Joaquin Section champions. Then the Rams came home last week and went 2-1 at home in the SWYL vs. TRAC Challenge. The Rams defeated Clovis-Buchanan and Visalia-Redwood before a loss to Clovis North, the defending Central Section D-I champions. The girls tennis team is back in action Sept. 5-6 at a tournament in Santa Barbara.
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Cross Country
The season is off and running for Garces fall athletic programs, well, except for the one that actually does run.
The cross country teams are still awaiting the regular season to begin on Sept. 7 at the Central Coast Challenge in Santa Maria.
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Thank you to all of the wonderful ladies who supported our 3rd annual Mary's Dinner. What a night it was for great food, fun conversation and fellowship.
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Click on the Holy Smoke logo to purchase your Holy Smoke BBQ tickets or event sponsorship online!
There is still time to secure your event sponsorship!
Thank you to our generous BBQ sponsors to date
Title Sponsor
Mission Bank
American Specialty Insulation, Inc.
B & B Surplus
Berchtold Equipment Company
Bord A'Petite Catering, Inc.
Christ the King Catholic Church
Clark Pest Control
Eagleson Body Works, Inc.
John and Kathy Gargan
Dr. Christopher Hamilton
JSC Agricultural Supply Co
Knight's Services, Inc.
Lazzerini Family Foundation
George and Cindy Meek
North Chester Pharmacy
Ron Fanucchi Farming
H.A. Sala, Attorney at Law
Sill Properties, Inc.
Dr. and Mrs. Shawn Shambaugh
Sierra Printers, Inc.
Parents: The students will hold a ticket selling contest in their homerooms starting on Monday, September 9th.
Click here t
o download the order form and send it with your student.
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Thursday, September 12th
5:00 PM - Social No-Host Bar
6:30 PM - Dinner catered by Luigi's
7:30 PM - Awards Ceremony
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The Garces Memorial Alumni Board invites you to a very special evening! This is the 12th year we have inducted members of the Garces Community into the Garces Memorial Hall of Honor. It is one of the most special nights on our campus. If you have never been, please consider joining us to celebrate a wonderful group who have done so much for our school. Tickets are $100.00 and can be purchased on-line, at the office, or you can mail in a check payable to Garces.
For more information, please contact
Lou Ann Durrett
at 661-327-2578 ext. 129.
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2019 Garces Alumni Award
The David & Mary Fanucchi Family
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Delaney Beck was recently recognized by the California Water Service Group’s sixth annual college scholarship program. She was one of two Bakersfield student to win the grand prize.
Beck is studying economics and mathematics at Wagner College in Staten Island, N.Y. She played soccer in the South Valley Soccer Club and is a member of the Wagner Seahawk's Division 1 soccer program.
Click
here
to read the Bakersfield Californian article.
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Please click on the link below to view upcoming class reunions. If you are planning your class reunion, please let us know so we can add it to the newsletter.
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We would ask that our Garces community continue to keep the families of the alumni and friends listed below in their prayers.
And let the peace of God rule in your hearts.
Col. 3:15
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