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Rotary Student of the Month

Each month the La Habra Rotary recognizes students from each of the three high schools. It is one of the best meetings of the month. This month they recognized the top male and female athletes from each of the schools. It is my pleasure to introduce everyone to Sofia Wirtzer as the Sonora High School female Student of the Month for the La Habra Rotary. Sofia plays outside hitter and libero on our varsity volleyball team. A volleyball team who has made it to the second round of CIF for the second consecutive year. She has been playing for a total of six years and five years with Club Volleyball. She played a little basketball but fell in love with the sport of volleyball. She loves the sport so much that she coaches 7 to 13-year-old beginners and coaches at some of the camps during the summer months. I asked her if she would be interested in teaching one day because of this and sadly she said, probably not, but her mom, who is also her hero, is a teacher. Sophia says that her mom finds joy in every aspect of her life. This makes her a hero and someone that anyone could look up to in life.

Sophia has a weighted grade point average of 4.1 and is interested in studying psychology at Standford or some of the Ivy League Colleges that she has applied to. She talked about studying people like Tom Brady because his chromosomal levels were so high that he could not adjust to retirement. We could relate to Micheal Jordan with the Bulls and Michael Jordan with the Washington Bullets. When talking about basketball we walked into her largest inspiration who is Kobe Bryant. She talked about having a Mamba mentality; a sense of determination, in every aspect of life. Sophia does say that it is important to disengage at least one day of the week. Life is all about balance.

This balance can be exemplified by looking at the other activities that Sophia is involved in. She is a part of Journalism, Nami, GSA, Green Earth, Book Club, and NHS. Her activism in clubs is balanced by her love for music. She has different styles to match her moods, but one constant is Harry Styles. Not only has she gone to six of his concerts, but she has listened to his song, Fine Line, every day since it came out. Sophia and I can agree that it is fun to go to these concerts and meet new people. Ladies and gentlemen, it is my pleasure to introduce to you, Mrs. Sophia Wirtzer.

Rotary Student of the Month

Each month the La Habra Rotary recognizes students from each of the three high schools. It is one of the best meetings of the month. This month they recognized the top male and female athletes from each of the schools. It is my pleasure to introduce to everyone Diego Rosiles-Camelo as our male athlete of the month representing Sonora High School and our football team. He played outside linebacker for our football team and made it to the first round of CIF playoffs for the first time since 2015. While some people would consider Diego a quiet person, he has a lot going on. Diego has a weighted grade point average of 4.3. His favorite academic class was AP US History. When we talked about a motto to live by, he said that he really does not have a motto, he has a picture that exemplifies who he is. The picture of the iceberg with a little showing above the water, but a lot underneath is an image that Diego can relate to because people see his success, but they do not know how hard it was to get there. When you first meet Diego he can be timid at first but he has so much work going on under the water.

Diego is an active member of Key Club, MeCHA, and has been an active participant in the Holiday Food Drive. He stated that he is looking forward to the opportunity to participate in the food drive for his final year of high school.

If Diego is not studying or playing sports, you can see him at the movies with his friends. He has already seen Wakanda Forever, but his favorite movie is Avengers Infinity War. Diego does not only watch the movies, but he analyzes the graphics and the imagination of the creators. This is probably why Diego is enrolled in the Game Design Program at Sonora. Hopefully, one day Diego would like to combine his creativity with his passion for graphics to design logos for game companies or have his name in the credits of a famously animated movie.

Ladies and gentlemen, I have full faith that Diego will accomplish all of his dreams and more because of his heroes. His parents have overcome many obstacles in life and this has made him grateful and desires to work hard. It is my pleasure to introduce to you, Mr. Diego Rosiles-Camelo.

Raider of the Month

Each month we take time to recognize our Raider Staff. Please help us to congratulate, Mrs. Cherilyn (Cher) Lodding, one of our Senior Records Clerks who work with our Attendance Office as one of our Raiders of the Month. Mrs. Cher Lodding worked in our office approximately ten years ago but returned to our family only this summer.

Here are some words people shared about her:

"Mrs. Lodding is always super helpful and supportive to all parents, staff, and students. She goes above and beyond to ensure attendance is done accurately and promptly."
"Cher learned her new job quickly and is such a positive welcoming presence for the school"
"Cher is so friendly, efficient, and compassionate; She is the ideal person to have as the first point of contact for our students and their families. She's been a fantastic addition!"
"Her knowledge, skills, organization as well as patience and kindness is an asset to the office"

Congratulations, Cherilyn Lodding!! We are so thankful for everything that you do for our Raider Family.

Raider of the Month

Each month we take time to recognize our Raider Staff. Please help us to congratulate, Mrs. Karen McClung, our French Teacher as one of our Raiders of the Month. She is a Raider alumni and someone who knows a lot about the rich history of Sonora High.

Here are some words people shared about her:

"She puts her whole heart and soul into teaching every day. She makes learning fun and engages students in meaningful activities to acquire language the way they were meant to."
"Karen is an excellent and caring teacher, but she is also an outstanding colleague. Her efforts to build camaraderie through the SO-SO club are valued. She is a positive presence on campus."
"Karen works hard to ensure the success of SO-SO and ensure that all staff feel celebrated and supported - she is a great leader of the staff club! She also works to use unique instructional methods in her French classes and teaches a full load of several preps (6/5!)"
"Karen has a passion for teaching and truly cares for her students to succeed. Kudos to her for coordinating the staff club and wanting to bring the staff together."

Congratulations, Madame McClung!! We are so thankful for everything that you do for our Raider Family.

Friendsgiving

Friendsgiving is a blend of friend and Thanksgiving, and it refers to a large meal eaten with friends either on or near Thanksgiving. People are serious about their Friendsgiving celebrations. There were a couple of groups who held their celebrations this week, Waterpolo and Cheer. We are so grateful that we have students who care for each other so much that they will celebrate with each other at these important times of the year. :#beholdblueandgold

JROTC

JROTC Cadets we hope that you have purchased your tickets for the Military Ball coming up. We are looking to you having a ball!! Get it? Have a ball!! #sonorastrong

Our Annual Corn Festival

Thank you to everyone who participated in our La Habra Annual Corn Festival Parade on Saturday, November 12th! Our football team won the corn-eating competition against our cross-town rivals!! #beholdblueandgold

Holiday Food Drive

Please click the video below to watch more about our Holiday Food Drive

Sonora's e-Sports Update

Prospective Students

It is the time of year that we open our doors to our prospective students. Please share this information with any students who would like to make Sonora High School their new academic home. #beholdblueandgold

Click Here for Our Prospective Raider Website

Raider Choir Showcase

Thank you, Mr. Diebolt and choir for your outstanding performances at the Choir Showcase last Thursday. You did such a marvelous job. Well done, Choir!! #beholdblueandgold

Raider Activities

Academic Supports

Sonora High School offers a plethora of academic support for our students. Students, please take advantage of some of the supports below. Please click the picture below for the sign-in sheet if you would like to keep track of your attendance. Please click the Aeries picture below to log into Aeries to check your latest grades/attendance. #beholdblueandgold

Raider Athletics

ATHLETIC CLEARANCE PROCESS

ALL Sports Including Cheer, Dance, JROTC & Band Must Register

1) Go to homecampus.com

Please use the following Handout to help guide you through the Athletic Clearance process
Create an account and complete all sections: Watch the VIDEO for detailed instructions
**Very Important** Choose “Sonora” (CIF-SS)” on the list and the School Year "2022/2023"

2) Print out the Confirmation Page from homecampus.com

Print & Fill Out (Both parent & student signature is required)
Please be advised that each sport/activity will require a separate confirmation page

3) You must complete all 4 pages of the Physical Evaluation Forms

Downloadable Physical Form

Print & Fill Out all 4 pages (Both Parent & Student signature is required)
Pages 1-2 are filled out by the Parent(s) and Student
Page 3-4 MUST be COMPLETED, SIGNED, and DATED by a PHYSICIAN

Only the Signature from an MD, DO or PA will be accepted. Signatures from Chiropractors and Nurse Practitioners are NOT accepted
NO PHOTOCOPIES will be accepted
Student's Physical & Physical Form Must be Completed After May 15th

Athletic Clearance paperwork must be returned to Mr. Steve Cazares. Please submit your completed Athletic Clearance Forms, all 4 pages, plus the AthleticClearance.com Confirmation Page(s) for each sport you intend to participate in for the 2022/23 academic school year.

If you have questions, please contact Mr. Cazares, Assistant Principal, at scazares@fjuhsd.org.

Click for the Calendar of Athletic Events

Parent Involvement

We like to pride ourselves on being a community school. One of the key components is our parents. We have our booster programs, ELAC, and PTSA. Please see the flyers below if you would like to get involved with any of our groups.

Please plug into our community because we need you to ensure we stay a place of excellence in education. #beholdblueandgold

Connect with Us

Prospective Students to Sonora

Sonora Instagram

Sonora High School Website

Fullerton Joint Union High School News

Click for FJUHSD November Newsletter

Counseling Corner

Attention Seniors!

CSU and UC Application Deadlines is November 30th. Apply now!
Financial Aid Information Night is December 7, 2023 (flyers below)
2023/2024 Registration Dates:

Future Seniors: January 23 - January 27
Future Juniors: January 30 - February 3
Future Sophomores: February 6 - February 10
2023/2024 Registration Information: https://www.fjuhsd.org/domain/1777

Not sure which application is for you?

What is the difference between the FAFSA and the CADAA? Students should only complete one of the applications (not both), according to the citizenship requirements below:

CADAA Eligibility FAQs: (Click below)

Dream Act Frequently Asked Questions

FAFSA Eligibility FAQs

FAFSA Frequently Asked Questions

Financial Aid Fridays

In an effort to assist our community with completing their FAFSA or CADAA, Counselors and Guidance Technicians will be available to offer one-on-one support. Students and parents are invited to join us in our College and Career Center each Friday from 3:30 PM - 4:00 PM, until March 3, 2023.

Please see the flyer below: