CONGRATULATIONS!
The All Northern California Honor Band recently held auditions and two members of the Soquel Band, Nick Bianchini (trumpet) and Gavin Betterley (French horn), not only made the cut (again) but both placed first chair in their sections AND both received top scholarships to summer music camps. Congratulations to two very talented musicians!
The Soquel High Mock Trial team placed 2nd in the Santa Cruz County Mock Trial competition! A special congrats to Hanna Bliden, Marina Rosenthal, Rachel Siddens, Sydney Bossard, and Lindsey Hutchison who all received special recognition. Santa Cruz High placed 1st and will be representing the Santa Cruz County in the Mock Trial finals. Good job Soquel mock trial!
2008 ALL SCCAL TEAMS - Way to go to the following Soquel athletes!
GIRLS BASKETBALL
MVP – Hannah Passafuime
Second Team – Trisha Davila and Elle Stricklen
Third Team – Brittany Hart
Honorable Mention – Rachel Doblick
BOYS BASKETBALL
Co-MVPs – Daniel Cross and Felipe Mendez
Second Team – Andrew Hasson and Andrew Mosgrove
Honorable Mention – Forrest Hoffman
GIRLS SOCCER
First Team – Taylor Thornton
Honorable Mention – Justine Iadiano, Carly Nieminen, Abril Ramirez
If you have information on the All-SCCAL Boys soccer and wrestling teams, please send them to
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CCS GIRLS BASKETBALL PLAY-OFFS
The Lady Knights soundly beat San Mateo 76-55 in the quarter finals of the CCS play-offs, led by a school record-breaking 49 point game from Hannah Passafuime. The girls then faced Sacred Heart Cathedral, the top-rated team in the country, in the CCS semi-finals and lost 74-48, finishing up their season. Congratulations to the entire team and coaches for a fabulous season!
GAMES THIS WEEK
SWIM TEAM
Fri. 2/29 Soquel vs Aptos/Scotts Vly at Aptos 4pm
Wed. 3/5 St. Francis and Watsonville @ Watsonville 4 pm -- POSTPONED, future date TBA
BASEBALL
2/25-3/1 Hawaii Varsity Tourney
Fri. 2/29 Pajaro Valley at Soquel JV at 3:30
Fri. 3/7 Soquel at SLV JV at 3:30
SOFTBALL
Fri. 2/29 Harbor at Soquel JV at 3:45
Mon. 3/3 Soquel at Half Moon Bay JV and Varsity at 3:30
Wed. 3/5 Soquel at N. Monterey County JV and Varsity at 3:30
Fri/Sat 3/7-8 Circle of Champions Tourney Varsity only
LACROSSE
Tues. 3/4 Soquel at Carmel 4pm
Fri. 3/7 Harbor at Soquel 4pm
BOYS VOLLEYBALL
Tues. 3/4 Santa Cruz at Soquel JV 5pm, Varsity 6:30
Thurs. 3/6 Soquel at Harbor JV 5pm, Varsity 6:30
BOYS GOLF
Thur 2/28 Boys lost to Aptos in a close match. Go Knights!
Tues 3/4 vs Santa Cruz @ Pasatiempo
Thur 3/6 vs SLV @ Delaveaga
BOYS TENNIS begin on 3/11
SOQUEL SPORTS FOUNDATION
Souvenirs - call for availability and pricing 475-8884--hats, beanies, stickers, blankets (two styles now), T-shirts, Sweatshirts (also have a few baseball t-shirts and sweatshirts too).
UPCOMING EVENTS
SOQUEL HIGH HALL OF FAME
Anyone interested in helping get the FIRST ever Soquel High of Fame off the ground, come exchange ideas at our first meeting on Monday, March 17 at 6:30pm at SHS in room 101. Please call Kathy with questions at 475-8884.
PARENT MEETINGS
Soquel High Fund – Mon. 3/3 at 7pm in the library. Everyone’s welcome!
SoMu – Tues. 3/4 at 7pm in the band room
Site Council – Tues. March 18
Hall of Fame – Mon. March 17 at 6:30pm in room 101
MARCH SCHEDULE
Wed. 3/5 – Minimum “A” day
Fri. 3/7 – End of 1st marking period
Mon. 3/24-Fri. 3/28 – Spring Break
GOLF TOURNAMENT SIGN-UPS
The Soquel High Fund Golf Tourney May 9 is being held to raise money for all groups, teams, teachers, and clubs at Soquel High. Please join us by signing up to play or to be a sponsor. Registration forms are posted on the school website under Parents, Soquel High Fund, and by clicking on the registration/sponsor forms at the bottom of the page. Details about the tourney are on the registration form.
TO MARISSA FEREJOHN’S STUDENTS/PARENTS
Beginning on February 16, 2008, I will be on maternity leave until approximately mid-April. I will be checking email sporadically during my leave, but you may receive a faster response by contacting one of the following people:
For inquiries regarding the Humanities Academy: Robyn Miranda (
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For inquiries regarding my AP US History or American Government classes: Jeremy Powell (
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-Marissa Ferejohn Swett
STUDENTS
AUDITIONS FOR THE MUSICAL
Auditions for the spring musical (title to be determined very, very soon) will be on Wednesday, March 5 and Thursday, March 6 from 3-pm. Come prepared to sing a song on Wednesday in a closed audition, and to do a cold reading and learn some dance moves on Thursday. You must come both days. A piano will be available if you bring your own music and pianist. A CD player will also be available.
Questions? See Mrs. Kline in Room 602 or the MU. Sign up sheets will be posted on the stage door. It's the perfect opportunity to take that singing out of the shower and let the world hear your voice!
MR. SHS
SENIOR BOYS
Are you interested in participation in the Mr. SHS Contest? If so, sign up in the Main Office. We’re looking to get a variety of participants to represent Soquel. Sign up by Tues. March 4!
JOB FAIR
Thursday, March 6th from 3-5pm at the SC Teen Center. It’s free, so come visit the “one stop job shop” with all the local employers.
FROM THE COUNSELING DEPARTMENT
TRANSCRIPTS
March 7 is the deadline to clear incompletes/grade changes from January 2008. It also is the deadline to inform your counselor that you want to record any of your Cabrillo classes on your high school transcript.
AP EXAM FEE WAIVER APPLICATIONS are now available for students with financial need. See Ms. Whitmore in her office to pick one up.
DROPPING COURSES – Friday, March 14, is the last day to drop a course without having it appear on your transcript. Thereafter, a withdrawal or withdrawal failure will be issued for a dropped course.
COURSE SIGN-UPS
School counselors have begun visiting 10th graders during their English classes. Be sure and ask your child for the “Life After High School” booklet that he or she received. It includes good information on everything from college scholarships, to resume writing, the military, and trade schools. Ninth and 11th graders will receive course sign-up sheets the week of March 11.
PSAT – Some students have still not picked up their PSAT scores from last fall’s testing. The scores are available in the counseling office.
DATES FOR HUMANITIES ACADEMY TESTING and ADVANCED PLACEMENT COURSE MEETINGS
The Honors American Lit writing assessment for current 10th graders will be from 3-5 p.m. Friday, May 2 in the library.
The AP US History writing assessment for current 10th graders will be from 3-5 p.m. Friday, May 9 in the library.
The AP English writing assessment for current 11th graders will be from 3-5 p.m. Friday, May 16 in the library.
A meeting on required summer work (Honors Lit and/or AP US History) for current 10th graders will be from 12:30-1 p.m. Tuesday, June 3, in Room 312.
The Humanities Academy orientation for incoming 9th graders will be from 7-8 p.m. Thursday, June 5 in the library.
COLLEGE BOUND STUDENTS
COLLEGE TESTING
TEST TEST DATE REGISTRATION DEADLINE
ACT April 12 March 7
June 14 May 9
SAT March 1 closed
May 3 April 1
June 7 May 6
Sign up for the SAT at www.CollegeBoard.com and for the ACT at www.ACT.org
SENIORS
The Cal Grant GPA verification form, to accompany the FAFSA federal financial aide form, is due this weekend, March 2nd ! This grant can provide thousands of dollars in cash to college entrants.
CABRILLO COLLEGE
Seniors who want to go to Cabrillo next year should come into the counseling office to pick up their math and English assessment forms. Doing these tests on Saturday, April 19th, will ensure them entrance into “running start” early registration on May 16. A Cabrillo College representative will conduct an orientation session for seniors at lunch on Monday, April 28.
SCHOLARSHIPS
Santa Cruz Seaside Company Employee Scholarship Deadline: May 7, 2008
Eligibility: Employee must be: High School senior who plans to attend a university or college in the fall. You must be a current SCSC Employee and employed by April 6, 2008. Must work through Labor Day weekend or until college or university starts, if earlier. Applications available in scholarship drawer. $500 scholarship
Community Foundation of Santa Cruz County Deadline March 5, 2008
Eight Funds from which scholarships will be rewarded. Eligibility varies for each. Applications in scholarship drawer or see website for applications and further information www.cfscc.org
*Local Scholarship*
Hispanic Heritage Youth Awards Deadline March 14, 2008
Information Cards in Scholarship drawer. Applicants must apply online: www.hispanicheritage.org . Nationwide, 18 recipients from each region. 6 ($3000) 6 ($2000) 6 (1,000) Categories include: Business, Education, Engineering & Math, Journalism, Leadership and Sports.
Soquel High Scholar Athlete Deadline April 30, 2008
Available to Varsity athletes that have maintained a 3.0 or above. One Male and one Female selected. Applications available in the scholarship drawer.
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