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The Ram Page
November 10, 2023
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Bi-Weekly Newsletter for Garces Families, Students, Alumni & Friends | |
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Friday, Nov. 10
No School
Veteran's Day
Tuesday, Nov. 14
Ram For A Day
Thanksgiving Break
Nov. 20-24
Parent Club Meeting
Nov. 29
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It was an incredible night for the Latina Leaders of Garces at the Union Cemetary for Dia de Los Muertos last week. The Latina Leaders took first place in the altar contest and our very own Apolonia Picazo took first place in the La Catrina contest.
In 1910, La Calavera Catrina was originally a satire sketch created by Mexican cartoon illustrator Jose Guadalupe Posada. Today, it is one of the most important symbols of Dia de Los Muertos. She guides the dead to the living and they celebrate the holiday together. Apolonia spent the day dressed as La Catrina to celebrate Dia de Los Muertos. She competes in various competitions internationally and her presence at Garces was important as we celebrate the souls of the deceased.
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Veterans Day Celebration
In honor of Veterans Day, Garces Memorial held an assembly today with guest speaker, Perry Finzel, a 17-year Marine veteran and current field representative for Congressman McCarthy's office.
We thank Mr. Finzel and all of the veterans for their service to our country.
Senior Jocelyn Sala and Gigi Antongiovanni then presented Mr. Finzel with a Garces Memorial sweatshirt, and a St. Sebastian Medal as a small token of our gratitude for his sacrifices. St. Sebastian is the patron saint of both soldiers and athletes because of his physical endurance and his energetic way of spreading the faith.
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Black Student Union
BSU would like to thank all those who attended the All Hallow´s Eve Celebration!
It was full of great memories and look forward to next year's event! BSU continues to be busy the month of November with assisting J.C.W Kicks at another elementary school rally. J.C.W Kicks for Kids is a non-profit organization whose mission is to impact the less fortunate youth with the blessing of shoes. See any BSU leader for more details. The club moderator is Mrs. Silver Edwards, sedwards@garces.org
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Company G Presents
Company G is excited to announce the fall play! It’s murder, mayhem and the tide is high in “Costa Atlantica: Murder on the High Seas!"
It’s a dinner and a show!
The audience participates as cruise guests while the cast creates the murderous scene along side them. The show will be November 16-17 at 7 p.m. in MLH.
We hope you’ll join us!
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Garces Seniors Honored
On Wednesday evening at the Bakersfield City Council Chambers, Garces Memorial senior Jocelyn Sala sat with city council member Manpreet Kaur during the bi-weekly meeting where Jocelyn received the Glendon Rodgers Award at the 67th annual Teen City Government Day in Bakersfield.
This event celebrates local high schools to help inspire the next generation of civic leaders.
Earlier in the day, Sala, Gigi Antongiovanni and Jade Jamieson were all recognized where Jade received the leadership award and Gigi received the community service award.
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Ram for A Day
Friday, November 10th is the last day to sign our student up for Ram for a Day!
You must register in advance so please don't wait! Click here to register your 8th grader.
Know someone who has an 8th grader who is considering Garces Memorial High School? Please share the link provided and have them join us on November 14th.
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Kairos Retreat
Students interested in attending the December Kairos Retreat must submit their permission slip by November 15th. Permission slips can be picked up in the theology classes. Please contact Kairos Coordinator, tabbott@garces.org if you need more information.
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Pregnancy Center Donations
Garces Memorial is an official drop-off site for the Bakersfield Pregnancy Center's community baby shower on Nov. 16. There will be students outside campus Mon-Thurs next week for 30 minutes before and after school collecting items. Parents are welcomed to drop off as they drive through the main parking lot.
Items needed for families are diapers, wipes, formula, clothing for newborn to 3T, bathing items and toys.
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This Week in Garces Athletics | |
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Girls Basketball
The first winter sport contest for the 2023-24 school year is tonight as the girls basketball team at Visalia-El Diamante at 5:30 p.m.
Cross Country
The Rams competed in the River League championships at Riverwalk Park on Thursday. The final meet before the Central Section championships in Fresno next Thursday.
Football
The season came to a close for the Rams last Friday in a 35-0 loss at No. 5 Sanger last Friday in the opening round of the Central Section Division I playoffs. The game marked the third consecutive season Garces, seeded 12th, advanced to the D-I playoffs. Garces is one of just two football programs in Kern County to advance to D-I in the past three seasons.
Girls Golf
Malia Giumarra and Ashlee Kresha shot identical rounds of 79 at the Central Section girls golf championships in Dinuba last week. Both advanced to the CIF Southern California Regional Championships in Chino Hills on Thursday. Congratulations to both on a fantastic season.
Girls Tennis
Five Garces Memorial girls tennis players are in action this weekend in the Central Section individual championships at San Luis Obispo High. Kelsey Abraham and Jocie Sala are the top seeds in the doubles bracket while Maddie Tobias and Jade Jamieson are the No. 7 seed and on the other half of the doubles draw. Gemma Eddy advanced in singles and is the No. 14 seed.
Water Polo
For the second consecutive season, both Garces Memorial water polo programs are in the Central Section Division II championships.
The boys went on the road and beat Fresno-Bullard in the D-II semifinals on Tuesday behind a 10-goal performance by Johnny Starr. On Wednesday, Katie McCarthy and Eden Coughran both scored three goals in the 10-9 thriller over Reedley on Wednesday at the Salvucci Aquatic Center.
The finals are Saturday at the Fresno State aquatic complex with the boys playing Clovis East at 11 a.m. and the girls will play Tulare Western at 12:30 p.m.
Stay current with Garces Athletics on social media @GarcesAthletics on Twitter, Facebook and Instagram.
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2024 Garces Gala
The Magic of Garces
Saturday, March 9, 2024
We are so excited to share that 45th annual Garces Gala theme has been decided and it is going to be a "magical" evening on our campus! Mark your calendars for Saturday, March 9th. Mia Selvidge & Ingrid Lake are back as Gala Chairs and they have put together a great committee and this year's Gala is going to be a wonderful expereince for our guests. The Gala logo was designed by Garces senior Stella Holland. She did an outstanding job creating an image that captures the spirit of the event.
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Thank you Citizens Business Bank!
We are thrilled to announce that Citizens Business Bank is the title sponsor for the 2024 Garces Gala. Sponsorship opportunities will be available beginning next month. For more information, please get in touch with Lou Ann Durrett, Director of Development, or Jenny Asaro, Development Associate.
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Annual Fund Drive - The Garces Fund
Thank you to our parents who have already given to The Garces Fund this year in support of our school programs. This year we are hoping to have 100% participation from our parents as The Garces Fund is critical to the success of our school. A big shout out to the nine families who have been the first to step forward and lead the way.
- David & Robin Ansolabehere
- Tom & Johnna Antongiovanni
- Ederson & Nadia Cantor
- Benjamin Castro & Eva Cavarrubias
- Jack & Maudi Gonzales
- Jesus & Carmen Guzman
- Jeremy & Lauren Helper
- Greg & Tracey Lince
- Jose & Christina Rodriguez
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Eternal rest grant unto them, O Lord, and let perpetual light shine upon them.
May they rest in peace. Amen.
Stephen Peck
Please keep him and his loved ones, including his daughter, former Principal Myka Chambers, and his wife, Georgia, the cheer and dance coach on campus, in your prayers.
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2023 Hall of Honor
Thursday, November 16
Luigi's Warehouse
LAST CALL! Get your tickets for the 2023 Hall of Honor. Doors open at 5 p.m. and dinner is at 6:30 p.m. The event includes a fun dessert dash to raise funds for the Garces Alumni Scholarship. This year's inductees are:
- Damon Culbertson
- Steve Lewis '64
- Rich Romo '70
- Jeremy Tobias '84
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The 2023 Garces Alumni Award recipient is The Mike & Laura Etcheverry Family.
- Mike Etcheverry '77
- Laura (Murray) Etcheverry '77
- Jeff Etcheverry '02
- Rose (Etcheverry) Cook '05
- Jenny Etcheverry '06
- Amy (Etcheverry) Dawes '10
- David Etcheverry '13
- Christine Etcheverry '16
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Garces 1967 Class Reunion
The Garces Class of 1967 held their class reunion at Wool Growers.
Front: Jayne Kovacevich, Phyllis Wachob, Joni Pogon Cord, Michele Matlock, Michele Borel, Mary Ward Noel, Deborah Cerri Leary, Sharon Widhalm Robinson, Donna Cohea Thomas, Nezzie O'Hare Wade, Chris Ferdinand, Patti Clerou White, Deborah Knowlton, & Vince Fanucchi.
Back: Marcia Eyherabide, Mike Bayne, Tom Phillips, Mike Maron, Bill Swertfager, John Seymour, John Lightsey, John Apperson, Bob Lewis, & Diana Kresha Chaisson.
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Class of 1963 - 60 Year Reunion
The Class of 1963 held its 60th class reunion at Chalet Basque on Sunday, October 29th.
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Classes of 1982 & 1983
The classes of 1982 and 1983 held a semi-joint reunion at Luigi's on Saturday, October 28th and came up the following day to campus and held a BBQ in the quad. It was so great to have them back on campus! Matt Kobliska and his brothers and nephew came up and BBQ'd for the alumni and everyone had a great time seeing the campus and reminiscing about their time at the little school on the hill.
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10th Class Reunion
Class of 2013
Calling all alumni from the Class of 2013! Tyler Ramirez and Avery Andrew are busy planning your 10th reunion. It's going to be on Saturday, November 11th at Luigi's Restaurant and it's going to be a blast! So spread the word and let Tyler or Avery know if you plan on attending.
Tyler Ramirez 661-496-7651
Avery (Andrew) Richmond 661-912-4354
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