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.

SPHS Move-Up Rally

On Friday, May 21st, the Move-Up rally was held in the McMahan Gym - the final rally of the year!

Joe Cardinal and his friend greet students as they arrive

The first game!  Not exactly sure what it was, but it involved throwing stuff around

Joe Cardinal & friend lead the soon to be graduating seniors in their final senior cheer!

Joe Cardinal & Friend have a bit of a disagreement

The second game!  It was rather eccentric and had something to do with fruit

The Senior class of 2010-2011 moves to the hallowed Senior section

No more freshmen!

Seniors watch a slide show of their 2009-2010 year

Spring Sports Rally!

Santa Paula High School held it's Spring Sports Rally Thursday, March 11th in the McMahan Gym at the end of the school day. The rally was organized by ASB and highlighted the achievements of Santa Paula High School's athletic teams. All the winter teams were honored, including Basketball, Soccer, Track and Wrestling. Our wrestling team deserves special mention as they were league champs for the fourth year in a row. Joe Camacho won CIF and Katie Black placed 8th in the state for girls.

The rally began with the Star Spangled Banner sung by Mariana B. Being as the theme of the day was Gender Power (part of Spring Fling week), contests were held between teams of boys and girls. The first contest was a "Bachelorette" competition. Nathaniel Z. emerged victorious and won a date with Katelyn C. The second contest was a quiz game between male and female teams, and was won by the girls. Lastly a huge tug-of-war between boys and girls took place, with the girls winning that one also.

In between the contests, Santa Paula High School's flag team demonstrated their skills with brightly colored flags. As the rally wrapped up, students were encouraged to attend the Glow Dance next Friday.

Spring Fling Week

It's Santa Paula High School's annual Spring Fling Week again! Starting the week is Signal Status Day - Wear red if you're taken, yellow if you're talking and green if you're single. Tuesday is Fake Injury Day. This potentially grisly day was filled with crunches and blood stained bandages. Wednesday is "Er" day, where students will be dress as anything (within reasonably good taste) that ends in an "er", teacher, doctor, chiropractor, astronomer, and as evidenced in the photo to the right, punker. Thursday is the more sedate Gender Power day with girls wearing pink and boys wearing blue. Thursday will also include the Spring Sports Rally! Wrapping up the week will be Myth and Legend day - dress as Thor, Aphrodite, Hercules, Zeus, Odin, Hera, or the legendary character of your choice! Friday will also be a legendary day of rejoicing as it is a minimum day (end of the third quarter)!

Winter Sports Rally

A rousing rendition of the Star Spangled Banner launched the Santa Paula High School Winter Sports Rally. Immediately afterwards, a small invasion of Fillmore Flashes occurred - this rude intrusion was dealt with promptly by Joe Cardinal, and the Rally was allowed to continue.

The SPHS Basketball teams were introduced and everyone was encouraged to go to tonight's game against Fillmore. This was followed by a contest of Cardinal basketball skills that ended in a tie after a tough battle.

The SPHS Soccer teams were then introduced. It was Coach Blevins' birthday, so the soccer challenged him to a game of soccer keepaway. The game moved back and forth across the gym floor, but eventually the students won.

Last but not least of the Winter Sports, the SPHS Wrestling team was introduced.

Rounding out the activities, an energetic dance was performed by Ms. Gomez and her dance partner. This was met by rousing applause from the audience.

The assembly ended with a moment of silence for Jennifer Urrutia, a SPHS student who recently passed away.