As the gala wraps up, our online auction opens at midnight this Saturday with a collection of incredible items you will not want to overlook! Choose from an extensive list, including a Vintage 1969 Fender Telecaster Guitar, Coachella VIP Tickets, Guitar Center VIP Experience Playing Eric Clapton's Blackie Guitar, or an incredible Los Olivos Getaway Package. Watch for the email arriving at midnight on Saturday and start bidding!

Senior Gabriel Lea was honored on Monday as Laguna Blanca's Scholar-Athlete of the Year. This award is given to one student who exemplifies excellence in athletics and academics. He was a star on the football field in the fall, named All-Frontier League First Team, and earned the title Frontier League Defensive MVP for soccer this winter. He is just as impressive in the classroom, maintaining a 4.4 GPA while taking several AP and honors classes. He was also a member of Laguna Blanca Honor Roll all four years, and devotes hours to volunteering in the community. Gabriel heads off to Claremont McKenna College this fall where he signed to play football. Congratulations, Gabriel!

Today is Pi Day and Middle School students joined in a lively Pi Estimation challenge during lunch. They dropped wooden skewers onto a grid, using the data collected to estimate Pi, inspired by Buffon's Needles from 1777. With nearly 1000 sticks thrown, our estimate of Pi was 3.035 (vs 3.142), which is a margin of error of less than 4%. Not bad for throwing a few sticks in the air!

Applications are due for Middle and Upper School students wishing to qualify for the Presidential Volunteer Service Award. This award is given to students who have completed 50+ service hours between April 15, 2023 and April 15, 2024. The deadline is April 15 and late forms will not be accepted without a $25 fee.

Laguna's student-led Los Padres Club is hosting their first trip from March 23-28, in partnership with Los Padres Forest Association for trail restoration. Upper School students and faculty will spend time camping and working on trails. In addition to service, students enjoy free time for exploration and bonding. This trip offers a chance to earn 100+ community service hours, qualifying for the President's Volunteer Service Award. Stay tuned for more details and a packing list!

Congratulations to Laguna Alum Parent Jim Morouse (Ava '19, John '20, Molly '23) and Laguna Alum Peter Schuyler '71 for being selected as the SB Foundation Persons of the Year. The two will be honored for their volunteer contributions and service to the community at a luncheon on April 17 at the Hilton SB Beachfront Resort Rotunda. Persons of the Year are nominated by community members in recognition of their history of extraordinary volunteer service that represents a meaningful commitment to the community, addresses a real community need or enhances quality of life for a wide swath of the Santa Barbara-area community. Nominees may also be acknowledged for exemplary acts of generosity, kindness, or innovation in the Santa Barbara area. Owl pride!

The gala is officially SOLD OUT. We look forward to welcoming all attendees this Saturday for an incredible night to support our school.

Come join us at Gina Nelson's home. Bring a bottle or small dish to share. Please email Gina for her full address and to let her know you plan to attend. The book we are reading is First Lie Wins by Ashley Elston.

Dust off your hiking shoes and meet us for some fresh air as we hike San Ysidro Trail and catch up with each other! Don't forget to bring water and your furry friend. The group will wait 5-10 minutes before setting off. Just drop Kirsten an email if you plan to join the fun, so she knows how many people to wait for.

Spring Break

School Closed

Field Day EK-12

Hope Ranch

Learn @ Laguna

11:45AM

Gr. 7-12 Spring Musical

Spaulding Theatre

Middle School Quarter 4 Sports start April 8 and run until May 30, with practices Monday to Thursday 3-4PM. Grades 6-8 may choose between Co-ed Track, Co-ed Flag Football, or Co-ed Beach Volleyball. Your response, whether indicating participation or not, is greatly appreciated.

Last week, our Varsity team made Laguna proud during the swim meet at San Marcos. Yikai Feng '27 was the fastest swimmer at the whole meet in the 50m Freestyle race, and Kendall Keshen '24 dominated the 100m Butterfly. She has now earned auto-qualifying CIF times in four different events. Way to go Owls!

Last Thursday, Girls Beach Volleyball won 5-0 against Hueneme in two sets. Shout out to Danica Rux '25, Paloma Lujan '24, Natalie Bianchi '24, Sarah Woodhouse '24, Lily Rice '24, and Daphne Shiebler '25!

On Tuesday, the Girls Varsity Beach Volleyball brought home a tough 3-2 win over Foothill Tech. Shout out to Natalie Bianchi '24, Sarah Woodhouse '24, Sophie Otte '26, Regina Lujan '24, Chloe Gidney '25, and Cyanne Blabey '25!

Last Saturday, Boys Varsity Volleyball went 4-1 in the Chadwick Tournament, winning their pool before falling in the championship game. They took down Chadwick, Hawthorne Math & Science, and West Torrance. Shout out to Ganden Walker '24 for earning All-Tournament team for Laguna, Baylor Wilson '26, Tyson Deveze '25, and Liam Knezevic '25!

On Tuesday, the Boys Varsity Volleyball team shook off a slow start and pulled out a three-set sweep over Santa Ynez. Shout out to Liam Knezevic '25 with 30 assists, Ganden Walker '24, Drew Levinson '24, and Baylor Wilson '26!

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