Our SPHS students experienced another “world” firsthand: Italia. They gained a multi-cultural understanding as they interacted inter-culturally with its population. About 16 hours after departing from LA, Lucia, our tour director, greeted us at the airport in Rome and took us straight to piazza Navona, the famous baroque square with the fountain of the 4 rivers. At the Pantheon, the most preserved temple converted into a church, where Raphael is buried, students took notes on the largest concrete dome ever constructed. At the Trevi Fountain, a Baroque extravagance designed by master sculptor Bernini, students made sure to toss a coin into the fountain and make a wish. Their busiest day was at the Vatican Museum where they contemplated beautiful statues in the candelabra gallery and precious tapestry.
Students contemplated Rome’s spectacular monuments that flavor the frenetic present with tastes of the past. They entered the Colosseum as gladiators, a grisly battle arena that seated more than 45,000 spectators. Moreover, the Forum nearby provided them a glimpse into everyday ancient life with markets, meeting places, and temples all combined into one vast space. At St. Peter’s Basilica, the triumphal Renaissance church, students admired Michelangelo’s masterpieces on display, especially the “Last Judgment” in the Sistine Chapel. Soon after, they continued their trek to Piazza Venezia, site of the enormous monument to Victor Manuel II, Italy’s first king, and to the Palazzo Venezia, where Mussolini set up his headquarters.
Students saw themselves walking in narrow streets and medieval walls. The Basilica of St. Francis of Assisi is famous because it is the birthplace of St. Francis, the founder of the Franciscan order. They became religious pilgrims and art lovers as they explored the Basilica, which was built in the 13th century to hold the saint’s body. It took 600 years to find it inside the Basilica.
Students also immersed themselves into the charms of old-world Firenze: Italian Renaissance. Some climbed the hill to reach to Rocca Maggiore, others opted to see the David by Michelangelo in the Academia Museum; others climbed the 465 steps to reach Brunelleschi’s elegant Duomo (dome) that dominates the skyline. From atop, they could only admire the multicolored marble monuments and Florence’s architecture filled with wall after wall with incomparable art. They also took many pictures of Giotto’s Bell Tower and the aptly named Gates of Paradise, the bronze east doors of the Baptistery that spurred the burgeoning Renaissance. They also visited the tombs of Michelangelo, Galileo, and Machiavelli at the Chiesa de Santa Croce.
Students saw Venice as a unique and unquestionably beautiful city. The weight of its opulent architecture – bulbous domes, gothic spires, and lacy marble – may be sinking the city by 10 inches a century. But none of these mattered to them, for they found themselves immersed in a labyrinth of unique streets; contemplated amazing bridges and beautiful 'calles', canals through the Gondola. Piazza San Marco, an airy expanse of arches, sunlight, and pigeons, gave students an opportunity to learn about the multi-domed Basilica that was completed in 1094 but decorated for centuries afterward. It is the final resting place of the apostle St. Mark, Venice’s patron saint. The mosaics beneath the Basilica’s outside arches depict the arrival of St. Mark’s body, stolen from Egypt in 828 by Venetian traders. At the Frothy Venetian Gothic Doge’s Palace, students entered the dungeon, the room of the meetings and beautiful paintings of the Venetian School of many artists. As they traveled to Milan Via Verona, they made a quick stop to contemplate the famous balcony of Romeo and Juliet and a statue of her. Real or not, history tells us that Verona is the setting for Shakespeare’s creation of Romeo and Juliet, and the 14th-century house claims to be Juliet’s. Their final stop was in Milan, Italy’s capital of fashion and finance. They spent quality time at La Scala opera house, with Europe's largest stage. They also admired the city's marble Duomo that took almost 450 years to complete, and is now the world's largest Gothic cathedral.
What most impressed me about these students was their hunger for learning, bonding, and interacting in a world different that theirs. Some students bought dictionaries with translations from English to Italian and vice-versa; others had small books with highlighted information of Italy’s history and important monuments we were just about to see. Some had electronic devices that had English/Italian translations. While being quizzed by our tour director, all of them had a sense of competition and each of them wanted to be the first one to answer the question and win a prize. It was definitely an educational tour. Thanks to those that supported our students and for your continuous support: our community and our County Schools Federal Credit Union Bank in Ventura. Costa Rica is awaiting us.
Sam Ramirez
Spanish Teacher, Santa Paula High School
Friday, May 27, 2011
Monday, May 23, 2011
State of the School
Santa Paula High School
May 23, 2011
“Our lives are to be used and thus to be lived as fully as possible, and truly it seems that we are never so alive as when we concern ourselves with other people.” -Harry Chapin
Those of us who had the opportunity to attend Senior Awards Night this past Friday were treated to an outpouring of generosity and support for our graduating seniors. In the beautifully decorated Freeman Eakin Memorial Auditorium parents, students, businesses, and community members gathered to celebrate the accomplishments of our graduates over the past four years and to provide them with scholarships large and small.
In today’s economy tuition is on the rise nation-wide, two-thirds of college students will now graduate with loans, and their average college debt will be roughly $20,000 (an increase of more than 50% since the early 90's). The scholarships that were awarded will provide our graduates greater access to higher education and a greater chance of success. (http://www.uhfoundation.org/scholarships/impact.aspx)
Awards were granted by individuals like long time SPHS supporter Jerry Burns, business owners like George Thompson, service clubs like Rotary, and foundations like the Ventura County Community Foundation. From a simple $250.00 dollar award for perfect attendance (Fernando Ramirez) that will help pay for textbooks to the Bill and Melina Gates Millennium Scholarship award (Cindy Alamillo) which will pay full tuition from undergraduate to a doctoral program, over 100 awards were given out totaling well over a half a million dollars.
One other benefit that came out of Friday night was that by being the recipient of a scholarship, it helped instill into our students the desire to become philanthropic themselves and "give back" when they are financially able.
Congratulations to our students, our community and to our School. Go Cardinals!
Paul Marietti
Principal, Santa Paula High School
May 23, 2011
“Our lives are to be used and thus to be lived as fully as possible, and truly it seems that we are never so alive as when we concern ourselves with other people.” -Harry Chapin
Those of us who had the opportunity to attend Senior Awards Night this past Friday were treated to an outpouring of generosity and support for our graduating seniors. In the beautifully decorated Freeman Eakin Memorial Auditorium parents, students, businesses, and community members gathered to celebrate the accomplishments of our graduates over the past four years and to provide them with scholarships large and small.
In today’s economy tuition is on the rise nation-wide, two-thirds of college students will now graduate with loans, and their average college debt will be roughly $20,000 (an increase of more than 50% since the early 90's). The scholarships that were awarded will provide our graduates greater access to higher education and a greater chance of success. (http://www.uhfoundation.org/scholarships/impact.aspx)
Awards were granted by individuals like long time SPHS supporter Jerry Burns, business owners like George Thompson, service clubs like Rotary, and foundations like the Ventura County Community Foundation. From a simple $250.00 dollar award for perfect attendance (Fernando Ramirez) that will help pay for textbooks to the Bill and Melina Gates Millennium Scholarship award (Cindy Alamillo) which will pay full tuition from undergraduate to a doctoral program, over 100 awards were given out totaling well over a half a million dollars.
One other benefit that came out of Friday night was that by being the recipient of a scholarship, it helped instill into our students the desire to become philanthropic themselves and "give back" when they are financially able.
Congratulations to our students, our community and to our School. Go Cardinals!
Paul Marietti
Principal, Santa Paula High School
Monday, May 9, 2011
Santa Paula High School Prom: 2011
“There's a big world out there. Bigger than prom, bigger than high school, and it won't matter if you were the prom queen or the quarterback of the football team or the biggest nerd. Find out who you are and try not to be afraid of it.”
-Unknown
This past Saturday night I was fortunate to once again experience the pageantry that is the Santa Paula High School Prom. Having seen our students grow and mature over the past four years it was pleasing to see them all dressed up and on their best behavior. The Padre Center in Camarillo was beautifully decorated, so much so, that they agreed to purchase several of our decorations from us. The Moroccan theme was highlighted by several belly dancing performances and a delectable dining experience.
As for the history behind Prom, the word is short for promenade, the formal parading of guests at a party. The prom can be traced back to the simple co-ed banquets that 19th century American universities held for each year's graduating class. One of the goals of these affairs was to help develop social skills and etiquette in the students.
A growing teenage culture pushed proms younger and younger, and by the 1940s the adolescent dance we know today had almost entirely taken hold. In the 1950s, a thriving postwar economy allowed high schools to replace the traditional gymnasium in favor of proms held in hotels or at country clubs.
In the 1970’s and 1980’s, the high school prom began to take on an almost iconic status as a rite of passage from high school into adulthood -- a life event for high school students. As the first formal event in their lives, the prom became the ultimate coming-of-age party for high school juniors and seniors.
According to research done by the University of North Dakota at Fargo’s Department of Home Economics, the typical prom couple spends an average of more than $500 on prom. Costs include buying or renting formal clothing, grooming, flowers, prom tickets, photographs and limousine rentals.
President Kennedy rescheduled a 1963 $1,000-a-plate fundraiser at the Beverly Hilton to accommodate a local school whose prom had been booked for the same time. In 1975, President Ford's daughter Susan held her high school's senior prom at possibly the best prom location ever: the White House
Santa Paula High School would like to thank all the ASB students that worked to make Saturday night such a success. Nicola Lamb and Michele Holmes deserve a tremendous amount of thanks for their tireless work organizing this event. A final thanks to all our students who participated and achieved the goal of displaying perfect social skills and etiquette.
Paul Marietti
Principal, Santa Paula High School
-Unknown
This past Saturday night I was fortunate to once again experience the pageantry that is the Santa Paula High School Prom. Having seen our students grow and mature over the past four years it was pleasing to see them all dressed up and on their best behavior. The Padre Center in Camarillo was beautifully decorated, so much so, that they agreed to purchase several of our decorations from us. The Moroccan theme was highlighted by several belly dancing performances and a delectable dining experience.
As for the history behind Prom, the word is short for promenade, the formal parading of guests at a party. The prom can be traced back to the simple co-ed banquets that 19th century American universities held for each year's graduating class. One of the goals of these affairs was to help develop social skills and etiquette in the students.
A growing teenage culture pushed proms younger and younger, and by the 1940s the adolescent dance we know today had almost entirely taken hold. In the 1950s, a thriving postwar economy allowed high schools to replace the traditional gymnasium in favor of proms held in hotels or at country clubs.
In the 1970’s and 1980’s, the high school prom began to take on an almost iconic status as a rite of passage from high school into adulthood -- a life event for high school students. As the first formal event in their lives, the prom became the ultimate coming-of-age party for high school juniors and seniors.
According to research done by the University of North Dakota at Fargo’s Department of Home Economics, the typical prom couple spends an average of more than $500 on prom. Costs include buying or renting formal clothing, grooming, flowers, prom tickets, photographs and limousine rentals.
President Kennedy rescheduled a 1963 $1,000-a-plate fundraiser at the Beverly Hilton to accommodate a local school whose prom had been booked for the same time. In 1975, President Ford's daughter Susan held her high school's senior prom at possibly the best prom location ever: the White House
Santa Paula High School would like to thank all the ASB students that worked to make Saturday night such a success. Nicola Lamb and Michele Holmes deserve a tremendous amount of thanks for their tireless work organizing this event. A final thanks to all our students who participated and achieved the goal of displaying perfect social skills and etiquette.
Paul Marietti
Principal, Santa Paula High School
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Thursday, April 14, 2011
Spring Fling: Rally!
ASB’s Spring Fling Rally was held at the end of the day today and the opening featured the national anthem performed by one of our talented vocalists. The theme of the rally was “Boys vs. Girls” and the first game was between eight students, four boys and four girls – split into teams of two. The object of the game was for one member to pull the other halfway across the floor on a piece of carpet, do a series of jumping jacks and pushups, “wheelbarrow” across the rest of the floor and then consume a rather unique mixture of pudding and corn, elegantly wrapped in a diaper. When all was said and done, the boys’ team won this rather unsavory contest.
This was followed by a cheer volume contest between the boys and the girls. It was quite loud. A second game followed, again between teams of boys and girls. This one was a simple eating contest to see who could eat the most jalapenos and drink the most soda. The boys again won this contest. Following this, ASB recognized both the Santa Paula High School Baseball and Softball teams. A second cheer volume contest was held with the girls yelling “Oh-La-La” and the boys yelling “Yeah Bro”. Again – both sides were very loud. The Golf team was then recognized as well as the Wrestling team. ASB pointed out that although Wrestling was a Winter sport, this year was the fifth year in a row (5-peat?) that they won the championship.
Next was a display of energetic dance moves by George and Eric which energized the audience. The final game was Dodgeball between teams of boys and girls. After a barrage of orange and black balls, the boys’ team emerged the victor. The Spring Fling Rally concluded with a dance contest of sorts between about eight girls and eight guys took place in which the girls were declared the winners.
This was followed by a cheer volume contest between the boys and the girls. It was quite loud. A second game followed, again between teams of boys and girls. This one was a simple eating contest to see who could eat the most jalapenos and drink the most soda. The boys again won this contest. Following this, ASB recognized both the Santa Paula High School Baseball and Softball teams. A second cheer volume contest was held with the girls yelling “Oh-La-La” and the boys yelling “Yeah Bro”. Again – both sides were very loud. The Golf team was then recognized as well as the Wrestling team. ASB pointed out that although Wrestling was a Winter sport, this year was the fifth year in a row (5-peat?) that they won the championship.
Next was a display of energetic dance moves by George and Eric which energized the audience. The final game was Dodgeball between teams of boys and girls. After a barrage of orange and black balls, the boys’ team emerged the victor. The Spring Fling Rally concluded with a dance contest of sorts between about eight girls and eight guys took place in which the girls were declared the winners.
Wednesday, April 13, 2011
Spring Fling: Super Day!
Today was Spring Fling’s Super Day. Students dressed like their favorite superhero or supervillian. The traditional superheroes seemed to be the most popular, with Batman, Superman and Supergirl (I’m assuming that the pink “S” emblems were Supergirl’s) being the most common. A few Wonder Woman costumes were to be found along with a single Green Lantern T-shirt. Gabe Enriquez (our hardworking ASB Advisor) wore a Los Angeles Fire Department shirt, honoring some true heroes. The most creative shirt was a custom Super Joe Cardinal shirt. There were rumors of other unique costumes, but unfortunately I was unable to track them down.
I only found one teacher that dressed up for Super Day, Nicola Lamb. She had quite the impressive costume with a lamb costume and a Superman cape. The LL on the costume stands for Lamb Legacy. Apparently there’s a rivalry between her and fellow teacher Brian Blevins (who supports Blevins Nation). I would have to say that Lamb Legacy won this round!
Lunch time activities included music and a somewhat cryptic game that appeared to be something to do with donuts. The donuts were dangled on a string by one team member and the second member had to eat the donut without using their hands. It was rather difficult to follow the action, but by the end, one team had been disqualified and another team had won.
Super day is a part of Spring Fling, which is sponsored by the Santa Paula High School ASB. Tomorrow the Spring Fling rally will be held, and according to my ASB informant, Christian G., the theme will be “Boys vs. Girls” and it should be full of fun and excitement. For those who are keeping track, tomorrow will be Yellow and Black day (guys wear black, girls wear yellow) and Friday (last day of school before Spring Break!) will be opposites day.
I only found one teacher that dressed up for Super Day, Nicola Lamb. She had quite the impressive costume with a lamb costume and a Superman cape. The LL on the costume stands for Lamb Legacy. Apparently there’s a rivalry between her and fellow teacher Brian Blevins (who supports Blevins Nation). I would have to say that Lamb Legacy won this round!
Lunch time activities included music and a somewhat cryptic game that appeared to be something to do with donuts. The donuts were dangled on a string by one team member and the second member had to eat the donut without using their hands. It was rather difficult to follow the action, but by the end, one team had been disqualified and another team had won.
Super day is a part of Spring Fling, which is sponsored by the Santa Paula High School ASB. Tomorrow the Spring Fling rally will be held, and according to my ASB informant, Christian G., the theme will be “Boys vs. Girls” and it should be full of fun and excitement. For those who are keeping track, tomorrow will be Yellow and Black day (guys wear black, girls wear yellow) and Friday (last day of school before Spring Break!) will be opposites day.
Friday, April 8, 2011
Spring Sports Update!
Track & Field
Our track teams (Boys & Girls) are in a tight league race with newly added Fillmore to the Frontier League. Currently our Girls stand tall with a 16-2 record one win behind first place. On the boys side, our boys are currently in second place with a 15-3 record, 1 win from first place as well. Both teams have one more league meet before they get to Ventura County Championships and League Finals. Go get them Cardinals! Best of luck.
Baseball
Varsity baseball team is currently tied for second place with Villanova (We play them today at 3:30pm), only one game behind first place Bishop Diego as we enter the second half of league play. Our JV baseball team is sitting young with a 0-7 overall record and 0-2 league record. Varsity baseball will also be out at Santa Ynez during spring break as they par-take in the Santa Ynez Tournament. Best of luck baseball!!
Softball
Despite our youth, our girls Varsity softball team is making some waves. After at 3-15 (overall) and 0-11 (in league) in 2009/2010 season, our girls are currently sitting tied for first place with a 8-3 (Overall) and 4-0 (in League) this year. Girls varsity softball is making some noise with very solid pitching and nice defense. Stay Tuned! As for our JV softball, their inexperience is evident as they stand on a 1-8 (overall) and 0-2 in league play. Keep working Girls!!
Swimming
Our swimmers have been busy during this season as well. Our varsity girls are looking solid with a 5-5 overall record and 3-1 league record while the boys varsity currently stands at 2-8 overall, and 2-2 in league competition. As for our lower level girls JV swim team, they stand at 5-5 overall and 2-2 in league competition. Good luck to our swim teams! Up next is league prelims and league finals at Fillmore.
Golf
Our golf team is also experiencing some youth and inexperience along with a solid schedule. They currently stand at 2-13 overall, and 1-6 in league.
Danny Guzman
SPHS Athletic Director
Our track teams (Boys & Girls) are in a tight league race with newly added Fillmore to the Frontier League. Currently our Girls stand tall with a 16-2 record one win behind first place. On the boys side, our boys are currently in second place with a 15-3 record, 1 win from first place as well. Both teams have one more league meet before they get to Ventura County Championships and League Finals. Go get them Cardinals! Best of luck.
Baseball
Varsity baseball team is currently tied for second place with Villanova (We play them today at 3:30pm), only one game behind first place Bishop Diego as we enter the second half of league play. Our JV baseball team is sitting young with a 0-7 overall record and 0-2 league record. Varsity baseball will also be out at Santa Ynez during spring break as they par-take in the Santa Ynez Tournament. Best of luck baseball!!
Softball
Despite our youth, our girls Varsity softball team is making some waves. After at 3-15 (overall) and 0-11 (in league) in 2009/2010 season, our girls are currently sitting tied for first place with a 8-3 (Overall) and 4-0 (in League) this year. Girls varsity softball is making some noise with very solid pitching and nice defense. Stay Tuned! As for our JV softball, their inexperience is evident as they stand on a 1-8 (overall) and 0-2 in league play. Keep working Girls!!
Swimming
Our swimmers have been busy during this season as well. Our varsity girls are looking solid with a 5-5 overall record and 3-1 league record while the boys varsity currently stands at 2-8 overall, and 2-2 in league competition. As for our lower level girls JV swim team, they stand at 5-5 overall and 2-2 in league competition. Good luck to our swim teams! Up next is league prelims and league finals at Fillmore.
Golf
Our golf team is also experiencing some youth and inexperience along with a solid schedule. They currently stand at 2-13 overall, and 1-6 in league.
Danny Guzman
SPHS Athletic Director
Friday, March 25, 2011
SPHS Cardinal: January 13, 1978
The January 13, 1978 issue of the Santa Paula High School Cardinal Newspaper is now online. This issue was one of the shorter issues, containing only four pages. The top story concerns problems in developing and implementing a graduation test that evaluates 26 different skills.
Superintendent Sciutto announced his retirement earlier this year. The application period had just closed with about 100 applications being received. The article discusses the process that would be used to determine the final candidates. An editorial also discusses the traits required in a good superintendent.
Overall, the issue seems a bit rough around the edges. There are more typos than usual and only one photograph (although there are two editorials and one Blue Oyster Cult concert drawing). I have the feeling that the Cardinal staff may have been up against a deadline and rushed this issue a bit. Still, it’s an interesting glimpse into Santa Paula High School over 30 years ago!
Superintendent Sciutto announced his retirement earlier this year. The application period had just closed with about 100 applications being received. The article discusses the process that would be used to determine the final candidates. An editorial also discusses the traits required in a good superintendent.
Overall, the issue seems a bit rough around the edges. There are more typos than usual and only one photograph (although there are two editorials and one Blue Oyster Cult concert drawing). I have the feeling that the Cardinal staff may have been up against a deadline and rushed this issue a bit. Still, it’s an interesting glimpse into Santa Paula High School over 30 years ago!
Monday, March 21, 2011
State of the School
Santa Paula High School State of the School
March 21, 2011
Applause begets applause in the theatre, as laughter begets laughter and tears beget tears.
-Clayton Hamilton
This weekend our Santa Paula High School Theater Team opened its production of Beauty and the Beast. The musical is directed by Jerry Cruz, music coordinated by Doug Kadansky, with technical support from Basil Augustine.
While watching the production I began to realize that sometimes we are so involved with what our students can or cannot do in the classroom that we fail to recognize their other abilities and accomplishments. This production shines a light on the amazing talents that exist in our school and among our students and staff.
Staging a play can be a daunting task for any theater team but taking on a musical production is monumental. Mr. Doug Kadansky and his musicians should be celebrated for providing the live music and arrangements for over 20 musical numbers. Live music in High School Theater is rare regardless of what you see on Glee.
The ensemble entertains as servants under an enchantress's spell gradually becoming teapots, armoires, clocks, and knick-knacks. The main characters include the over the top Gaston (Josh Valencia), intent on marrying Belle whether she wants it or not. The Beast (Talon Smith) who reveals his love, rage, and other feelings bit by bit. Felicia Echiribel sings beautifully as Mrs. Potts and Ozzy Parrilla as Lumiere and Samantha Amey as Babette steal the show in their over-the-top roles.
The Show is enormously effective and enchanting. The music, jokes and dance numbers hit the mark. If you have the opportunity I encourage you to come out and see our students and staff in a different light.
Paul Marietti
Principal, Santa Paula High School
March 21, 2011
Applause begets applause in the theatre, as laughter begets laughter and tears beget tears.
-Clayton Hamilton
This weekend our Santa Paula High School Theater Team opened its production of Beauty and the Beast. The musical is directed by Jerry Cruz, music coordinated by Doug Kadansky, with technical support from Basil Augustine.
While watching the production I began to realize that sometimes we are so involved with what our students can or cannot do in the classroom that we fail to recognize their other abilities and accomplishments. This production shines a light on the amazing talents that exist in our school and among our students and staff.
Staging a play can be a daunting task for any theater team but taking on a musical production is monumental. Mr. Doug Kadansky and his musicians should be celebrated for providing the live music and arrangements for over 20 musical numbers. Live music in High School Theater is rare regardless of what you see on Glee.
The ensemble entertains as servants under an enchantress's spell gradually becoming teapots, armoires, clocks, and knick-knacks. The main characters include the over the top Gaston (Josh Valencia), intent on marrying Belle whether she wants it or not. The Beast (Talon Smith) who reveals his love, rage, and other feelings bit by bit. Felicia Echiribel sings beautifully as Mrs. Potts and Ozzy Parrilla as Lumiere and Samantha Amey as Babette steal the show in their over-the-top roles.
The Show is enormously effective and enchanting. The music, jokes and dance numbers hit the mark. If you have the opportunity I encourage you to come out and see our students and staff in a different light.
Paul Marietti
Principal, Santa Paula High School
Monday, March 14, 2011
State of the School
Santa Paula High School State of the School
March 7, 2011
“The Present is the living sum-total of the whole Past.”
~Thomas Carlyle
As a teacher of history for many years I have come to appreciate the significance of knowing one’s past, because you cannot truly understand a situation, a people or a community without an appreciation for the individuals and institutions that have come before.
The exhibit that opened this weekend at the Santa Paula Oil Museum is a testament to our school and to all the students and staff that have contributed to our success. For 123 years the Cardinal legacy of tradition has inspired the students, staff, and community of Santa Paula. Our school continues to be a touchstone for excellence in education and a unique and important part of all our lives.
I want to congratulate Ed Arguelles who not only presents this exhibit, but who is himself a significant part of our history and our success, and the Human Services and Agricultural Academy students for illuminating and celebrating our “Campus on the Hill.”
The 19th century English Preachers Charles H. Spurgeon said of institutions, “Show me the institution not guided by sentiment and service, by the idea that, he profits most who serves best, and I will show you an outfit that is dead or dying.”
Through an examination of this exhibit we can see clearly that over the past 123 years Santa Paula High School has been guided by sentiment and service to our community and that even in these harsh economic times will continue to thrive this year and for the next 123 years.
Paul Marietti
Principal, Santa Paula High School
March 7, 2011
“The Present is the living sum-total of the whole Past.”
~Thomas Carlyle
As a teacher of history for many years I have come to appreciate the significance of knowing one’s past, because you cannot truly understand a situation, a people or a community without an appreciation for the individuals and institutions that have come before.
The exhibit that opened this weekend at the Santa Paula Oil Museum is a testament to our school and to all the students and staff that have contributed to our success. For 123 years the Cardinal legacy of tradition has inspired the students, staff, and community of Santa Paula. Our school continues to be a touchstone for excellence in education and a unique and important part of all our lives.
I want to congratulate Ed Arguelles who not only presents this exhibit, but who is himself a significant part of our history and our success, and the Human Services and Agricultural Academy students for illuminating and celebrating our “Campus on the Hill.”
The 19th century English Preachers Charles H. Spurgeon said of institutions, “Show me the institution not guided by sentiment and service, by the idea that, he profits most who serves best, and I will show you an outfit that is dead or dying.”
Through an examination of this exhibit we can see clearly that over the past 123 years Santa Paula High School has been guided by sentiment and service to our community and that even in these harsh economic times will continue to thrive this year and for the next 123 years.
Paul Marietti
Principal, Santa Paula High School
Tuesday, February 22, 2011
SPHS Preparing for the WASC Visitation
Santa Paula High School will welcome the seven member WASC visiting committee to our campus March 13th through the 16th, 2011.
The committee members’ four day visit is to validate the Santa Paula High School Self Study Report that was completed over a 12 month period.
What they will find is a high school that is committed to providing our students with a safe, caring environment focused on student achievement and the California Content Standards. Outside the classroom they will see extracurricular programs that allow our students to explore their interests beyond the classroom in areas of sports, music, and the arts.
Our WASC visitation represents over 12 months of work by our school community and stakeholders. The process was a tremendous benefit to our understanding of our school and the work we do. Through the exploration of our school program we were able to celebrate all the things we do well and to critically examine areas where we need to improve.
All stakeholders at Santa Paula High School including community members, parents, students, teachers, and staff look forward to the visitation and the opportunity to celebrate all the wonderful things our “Campus on the Hill” has to offer.
Paul Marietti
Principal, Santa Paula High School
The committee members’ four day visit is to validate the Santa Paula High School Self Study Report that was completed over a 12 month period.
What they will find is a high school that is committed to providing our students with a safe, caring environment focused on student achievement and the California Content Standards. Outside the classroom they will see extracurricular programs that allow our students to explore their interests beyond the classroom in areas of sports, music, and the arts.
Our WASC visitation represents over 12 months of work by our school community and stakeholders. The process was a tremendous benefit to our understanding of our school and the work we do. Through the exploration of our school program we were able to celebrate all the things we do well and to critically examine areas where we need to improve.
All stakeholders at Santa Paula High School including community members, parents, students, teachers, and staff look forward to the visitation and the opportunity to celebrate all the wonderful things our “Campus on the Hill” has to offer.
Paul Marietti
Principal, Santa Paula High School
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