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.

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.