<?xml version="1.0" encoding="UTF-8"?><rss version="2.0" xmlns:content="http://purl.org/rss/1.0/modules/content/" xmlns:wfw="http://wellformedweb.org/CommentAPI/" xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/" xmlns:atom="http://www.w3.org/2005/Atom" xmlns:sy="http://purl.org/rss/1.0/modules/syndication/" xmlns:slash="http://purl.org/rss/1.0/modules/slash/" > <channel> <title>Righetti High School – Amigos805.com</title> <atom:link href="https://amigos805.com/tag/righetti-high-school/feed/" rel="self" type="application/rss+xml" /> <link>https://amigos805.com</link> <description>Information for and about the vibrant Latino community in Ventura, Santa Barbara and San Luis Obispo counties 805 region</description> <lastBuildDate>Thu, 22 Oct 2020 20:03:27 +0000</lastBuildDate> <language>en-US</language> <sy:updatePeriod> hourly </sy:updatePeriod> <sy:updateFrequency> 1 </sy:updateFrequency> <generator>https://wordpress.org/?v=6.7.2</generator> <item> <title>Righetti FFA October Drive-Through Event</title> <link>https://amigos805.com/righetti-ffa-october-drive-through-event/</link> <dc:creator><![CDATA[Community Contributor]]></dc:creator> <pubDate>Thu, 22 Oct 2020 18:00:32 +0000</pubDate> <category><![CDATA[Business]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Cultural]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Education]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Local]]></category> <category><![CDATA[News]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Righetti High School]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Santa Maria]]></category> <guid isPermaLink="false">http://amigos805.com/?p=54044</guid> <description><![CDATA[More than 400 RHS students picked up materials for their Ag courses during a recent drive-through event thanks to FFA leadership students. The supplies, distributed by FFA leadership members in face masks and uniforms, were for Floral Design, Woodshop Construction, and plant materials for their Agriscience research projects. Freshman also received activity booklets for this week's virtual Greenhand Bootcamp (freshman are known as “Greenhands” attend the camp to learn about opportunities in the FFA) that will take place live on Zoom every day this week.<p class="more-link-p"><a class="more-link" href="https://amigos805.com/righetti-ffa-october-drive-through-event/">Read more →</a></p>]]></description> <content:encoded><![CDATA[<div id="attachment_54045" style="width: 360px" class="wp-caption alignright"><a href="http://amigos805.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/10/RHS-Greenhand-Boot-Camp-Tshirt-Handout.jpg" target="_blank" rel="noopener"><img fetchpriority="high" decoding="async" aria-describedby="caption-attachment-54045" class="wp-image-54045" src="http://amigos805.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/10/RHS-Greenhand-Boot-Camp-Tshirt-Handout-1024x768.jpg" alt="" width="350" height="263" srcset="https://amigos805.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/10/RHS-Greenhand-Boot-Camp-Tshirt-Handout-1024x768.jpg 1024w, https://amigos805.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/10/RHS-Greenhand-Boot-Camp-Tshirt-Handout-300x225.jpg 300w, https://amigos805.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/10/RHS-Greenhand-Boot-Camp-Tshirt-Handout-768x576.jpg 768w, https://amigos805.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/10/RHS-Greenhand-Boot-Camp-Tshirt-Handout-560x420.jpg 560w, https://amigos805.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/10/RHS-Greenhand-Boot-Camp-Tshirt-Handout-260x195.jpg 260w, https://amigos805.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/10/RHS-Greenhand-Boot-Camp-Tshirt-Handout-160x120.jpg 160w, https://amigos805.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/10/RHS-Greenhand-Boot-Camp-Tshirt-Handout.jpg 2016w" sizes="(max-width: 350px) 100vw, 350px" /></a><p id="caption-attachment-54045" class="wp-caption-text">Courtesy photos.</p></div> <p><strong>SANTA MARIA</strong> — More than 400 Righetti High School students picked up materials for their Ag courses during a recent drive-through event thanks to FFA leadership students.</p> <p>The supplies, distributed by FFA leadership members in face masks and uniforms, were for Floral Design, Woodshop Construction, and plant materials for their Agriscience research projects. Freshman also received activity booklets for this week’s virtual Greenhand Bootcamp (freshman are known as “Greenhands” attend the camp to learn about opportunities in the FFA) that will take place live on Zoom every day this week.</p> <p>The FFA officers and Ag department developed the in-person outreach. It takes place once a month so students can pick up materials that keep them involved in the FFA program and their Ag classes.</p> <p>“We’ve worked together to develop hands-on activities and at-home projects that the students can continue to be engaged in and develop skills,’’ said agriculture teacher Amy Guerra. “These events keep our students and department motivated during distance learning.’’</p> <p>FFA Apparel was also on display for students to purchase.</p> <p><a href="http://amigos805.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/10/RHS-FFA-Bootcamp-Pic.jpg" target="_blank" rel="noopener"><img decoding="async" class="aligncenter wp-image-54046" src="http://amigos805.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/10/RHS-FFA-Bootcamp-Pic-1024x768.jpg" alt="" width="650" height="488" srcset="https://amigos805.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/10/RHS-FFA-Bootcamp-Pic-1024x768.jpg 1024w, https://amigos805.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/10/RHS-FFA-Bootcamp-Pic-300x225.jpg 300w, https://amigos805.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/10/RHS-FFA-Bootcamp-Pic-768x576.jpg 768w, https://amigos805.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/10/RHS-FFA-Bootcamp-Pic-560x420.jpg 560w, https://amigos805.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/10/RHS-FFA-Bootcamp-Pic-260x195.jpg 260w, https://amigos805.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/10/RHS-FFA-Bootcamp-Pic-160x120.jpg 160w, https://amigos805.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/10/RHS-FFA-Bootcamp-Pic.jpg 2016w" sizes="(max-width: 650px) 100vw, 650px" /></a></p> ]]></content:encoded> </item> <item> <title>Righetti High School agriculture holds Greenhand Plant Distribution</title> <link>https://amigos805.com/righetti-high-school-agriculture-holds-greenhand-plant-distribution/</link> <dc:creator><![CDATA[Community Contributor]]></dc:creator> <pubDate>Mon, 21 Sep 2020 23:00:31 +0000</pubDate> <category><![CDATA[Cultural]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Education]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Local]]></category> <category><![CDATA[News]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Youth]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Righetti High School]]></category> <guid isPermaLink="false">http://amigos805.com/?p=53423</guid> <description><![CDATA[An introduction to Righetti High School agriculture came with a free plant this week. More than 200 freshman picked up a variety of succulents, rose plants, small house plants and lavender. Ag teachers and FFA officers handed out the plants. The Greenhand Plant Distribution is the first step for the Ag students Supervised Ag Experience project (SAE). The students are tasked with doing research on their plant in order to successfully care for it. All Ag students are required to have an SAE project as part of the Ag education curriculum.<p class="more-link-p"><a class="more-link" href="https://amigos805.com/righetti-high-school-agriculture-holds-greenhand-plant-distribution/">Read more →</a></p>]]></description> <content:encoded><![CDATA[<div id="attachment_53424" style="width: 360px" class="wp-caption alignright"><a href="http://amigos805.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/09/Righetti-FFA-Picture.jpg" target="_blank" rel="noopener"><img decoding="async" aria-describedby="caption-attachment-53424" class="wp-image-53424" src="http://amigos805.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/09/Righetti-FFA-Picture.jpg" alt="" width="350" height="260" srcset="https://amigos805.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/09/Righetti-FFA-Picture.jpg 500w, https://amigos805.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/09/Righetti-FFA-Picture-300x223.jpg 300w, https://amigos805.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/09/Righetti-FFA-Picture-260x193.jpg 260w, https://amigos805.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/09/Righetti-FFA-Picture-160x119.jpg 160w" sizes="(max-width: 350px) 100vw, 350px" /></a><p id="caption-attachment-53424" class="wp-caption-text">Courtesy photo.</p></div> <p><strong>SANTA MARIA</strong> — An introduction to Righetti High School agriculture came with a free plant this week.</p> <p>More than 200 freshman picked up a variety of succulents, rose plants, small house plants and lavender. Ag teachers and FFA officers handed out the plants.</p> <p>The Greenhand Plant Distribution is the first step for the Ag students Supervised Ag Experience project (SAE). The students are tasked with doing research on their plant in order to successfully care for it. All Ag students are required to have an SAE project as part of the Ag education curriculum.</p> <p>“The freshman students are always excited about their plant and caring for it as long as they can,’’ said agriculture teacher Amy Guerra. “Starting every freshman with a small plant allows them the opportunity to have an SAE they can handle and also introduce them to the Ag program.’’</p> <p>Corey Nursery in Nipomo graciously donated the plants.</p> <p>There are more than 800 students in the FFA program.</p> ]]></content:encoded> </item> <item> <title>Santa Maria Joint Union High School District prepares for June 5 drive-by graduation ceremonies. See other district news here</title> <link>https://amigos805.com/santa-maria-joint-union-high-school-district-prepares-for-june-5-drive-by-graduation-ceremonies/</link> <dc:creator><![CDATA[Community Contributor]]></dc:creator> <pubDate>Fri, 05 Jun 2020 04:00:03 +0000</pubDate> <category><![CDATA[Education]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Government]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Local]]></category> <category><![CDATA[News]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Youth]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Graduations]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Pioneer Valley High School]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Righetti High School]]></category> <guid isPermaLink="false">http://amigos805.com/?p=51582</guid> <description><![CDATA[Righetti High School officials is advising students, motorists and area residents to expect traffic delays and road closures during the June 5 graduation parade. The California Highway Patrol and the SB Sheriff’s Office will be strictly enforcing all traffic laws. <p class="more-link-p"><a class="more-link" href="https://amigos805.com/santa-maria-joint-union-high-school-district-prepares-for-june-5-drive-by-graduation-ceremonies/">Read more →</a></p>]]></description> <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><strong>SANTA MARIA</strong> — Righetti High School officials is advising students, motorists and area residents to expect traffic delays and road closures during the June 5 graduation parade.</p> <p>The California Highway Patrol and the SB Sheriff’s Office will be strictly enforcing all traffic laws.</p> <p>Delays are expected on South Bradley Road between Cambria Avenue and Foster Road between 9 a.m. and 4 p.m. on Friday. The number two lane on South Bradley Road will be closed. Westbound Foster Road will be shut down between South Bradley Road and Hillview Drive. Heavy traffic is expected on Hillview Drive, Dahlia Place, Redwood Avenue, Crestmont Drive and Cambria Avenue. On June 4 (Thursday), a traffic message board will be installed on Bradley Road just north of Cambria Avenue to alert motorists.</p> <p>Only one vehicle will be allowed per graduate. It must be street legal and can be decorated. No limos, rvs, trailers, box trucks or semi-trucks will be permitted.</p> <p>The parade begins at 11 a.m. A-L 11 a.m. and M-Z 12:30 p.m. There will be a stage, professional pictures taken of grads and diploma distribution.</p> <p>“Motorists are encouraged to use common sense and plan ahead,’’ said Principal Karen Rotondi. “We appreciate everyone’s cooperation. Go Warriors!.’’</p> <p style="text-align: center;">***</p> <div id="attachment_51583" style="width: 360px" class="wp-caption alignright"><a href="http://amigos805.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/06/Pinedo-Tovar-Erick.jpg" target="_blank" rel="noopener"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" aria-describedby="caption-attachment-51583" class="wp-image-51583" src="http://amigos805.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/06/Pinedo-Tovar-Erick.jpg" alt="" width="350" height="256" srcset="https://amigos805.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/06/Pinedo-Tovar-Erick.jpg 860w, https://amigos805.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/06/Pinedo-Tovar-Erick-300x219.jpg 300w, https://amigos805.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/06/Pinedo-Tovar-Erick-768x562.jpg 768w, https://amigos805.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/06/Pinedo-Tovar-Erick-560x410.jpg 560w, https://amigos805.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/06/Pinedo-Tovar-Erick-260x190.jpg 260w, https://amigos805.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/06/Pinedo-Tovar-Erick-160x117.jpg 160w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 350px) 100vw, 350px" /></a><p id="caption-attachment-51583" class="wp-caption-text">Erick Pinedo-Tovar. Courtesy photos.</p></div> <p><strong>SANTA MARIA</strong> — Erick Pinedo-Tovar definitely understands the concepts of fairness and sharing.</p> <p>That is why the graduating Pioneer Valley High School senior (in a few more days) has turned down a Santa Maria Breakfast Rotary Club scholarship. The scholarship he could have had was awarded to Amanda Tonascia of Righetti High School. She will attend Cal Poly State University in San Luis Obispo next year.</p> <p>Pinedo-Tovar will continue his education at Cal Poly in SLO and explains to the Rotary that he had already received enough scholarships to pay for his tuition and fees when he starts studies in the fall. He was one of 18 deserving students honored by the Rotary this year.</p> <div id="attachment_51584" style="width: 360px" class="wp-caption alignright"><a href="http://amigos805.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/06/TonasciaAmanda-Righetti.jpg" target="_blank" rel="noopener"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" aria-describedby="caption-attachment-51584" class="wp-image-51584" src="http://amigos805.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/06/TonasciaAmanda-Righetti-731x1024.jpg" alt="" width="350" height="490" srcset="https://amigos805.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/06/TonasciaAmanda-Righetti-731x1024.jpg 731w, https://amigos805.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/06/TonasciaAmanda-Righetti-214x300.jpg 214w, https://amigos805.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/06/TonasciaAmanda-Righetti-560x784.jpg 560w, https://amigos805.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/06/TonasciaAmanda-Righetti-260x364.jpg 260w, https://amigos805.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/06/TonasciaAmanda-Righetti-160x224.jpg 160w, https://amigos805.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/06/TonasciaAmanda-Righetti.jpg 750w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 350px) 100vw, 350px" /></a><p id="caption-attachment-51584" class="wp-caption-text">Amanda Tonascia.</p></div> <p>Rotary scholarship officials said the young scholar requested his scholarship be given to another student.</p> <p>“And what an amazing kid Erick is to give a gift like that,’’ said PV Principal Shanda Herrera. “We are proud of him for being so generous! We want all our kids to be like this- so impressive.”</p> <p>Superintendent Antonio Garcia agreed, adding “What an incredible young man.’’</p> <p>Pinedo-Tovar is the President of the Keystone Club (a Character & Leadership Development program for teens) at Boys & Girls Clubs of Mid Central Coast (BGCMCC).</p> <p style="text-align: center;">***</p> <p><strong>SANTA MARIA</strong> — The PVHS Peer Tutoring Program shifted to online Canvas tutoring to meet student needs during the COVID-19 pandemic, earning it recent recognition on the National Peer Tutoring Resource Center Website.</p> <p>The program, which started in 2018, went online in April. Since then, it has utilized more than a dozen students to help more than 200 students. The program uses the Canvas video conference tool, which is similar to a Zoom experience.</p> <p>Canvas is a learning management system for all SMJUHSD students, a one-stop portal that is used to access all classes and school information.</p> <p>Panther Peer Tutoring Supervisor/School Librarian Karen Apple monitors and records each tutoring session. Coordinator/School Counselor Heidi Leal works with students and counselors in scheduling students for their tutoring sessions.</p> <p>“Although, COVID 19 put a halt to many aspects of daily life, we still wanted to continue to provide some educational tutoring assistance to those students who struggle most in academics during this transition,’’ Apple said. “Learning can be much more difficult outside of the normal atmosphere and stress and apprehension can add to that. We had a great team of tutors who were willing to try something new and who wanted to continue to be employed. The program certainly enhanced all of our technology skills and it was a win – win for everyone to continue tutoring.’’</p> <p>The student tutors are paid minimum wage.</p> ]]></content:encoded> </item> <item> <title>Two Santa Maria public high schools will celebrate academic excellence during separate drive-thru events</title> <link>https://amigos805.com/smhs-senior-honor-night/</link> <dc:creator><![CDATA[Community Contributor]]></dc:creator> <pubDate>Thu, 21 May 2020 20:00:48 +0000</pubDate> <category><![CDATA[Cultural]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Education]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Family]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Government]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Health]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Local]]></category> <category><![CDATA[News]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Youth]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Righetti High School]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Santa Maria High School]]></category> <guid isPermaLink="false">http://amigos805.com/?p=51200</guid> <description><![CDATA[Two Santa Maria public high schools will celebrate academic excellence during separate drive-thru events today (Thursday, May 21). Righetti High School’s senior awards are scheduled to be given out from 10 a.m. to noon in the bus-loading zone. About 190 students are involved, according to Daniel Solis, College and Career Specialist.<p class="more-link-p"><a class="more-link" href="https://amigos805.com/smhs-senior-honor-night/">Read more →</a></p>]]></description> <content:encoded><![CDATA[<div id="attachment_51201" style="width: 360px" class="wp-caption alignright"><a href="http://amigos805.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/05/IMG_7793.jpeg" target="_blank" rel="noopener"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" aria-describedby="caption-attachment-51201" class="wp-image-51201" src="http://amigos805.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/05/IMG_7793-1024x768.jpeg" alt="" width="350" height="263" srcset="https://amigos805.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/05/IMG_7793-1024x768.jpeg 1024w, https://amigos805.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/05/IMG_7793-300x225.jpeg 300w, https://amigos805.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/05/IMG_7793-768x576.jpeg 768w, https://amigos805.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/05/IMG_7793-560x420.jpeg 560w, https://amigos805.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/05/IMG_7793-260x195.jpeg 260w, https://amigos805.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/05/IMG_7793-160x120.jpeg 160w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 350px) 100vw, 350px" /></a><p id="caption-attachment-51201" class="wp-caption-text">Jennifer Lopez Martinez UC Berkley. Courtesy photo.</p></div> <p><strong>SANTA MARIA</strong> — Two Santa Maria public high schools will celebrate academic excellence during separate drive-thru events today (Thursday, May 21).</p> <p>Righetti High School’s senior awards are scheduled to be given out from 10 a.m. to noon in the bus-loading zone. About 190 students are involved, according to Daniel Solis, College and Career Specialist.</p> <p>Santa Maria High School’s Senior Honors Night will be held in the staff parking lot next to Thornburg Street. A-L: 5:30 p.m. to 6:15 p.m. and M-Z: 6:15 p.m. to 7 p.m. About 150 Saints are involved, according to Assistant Principal Monica Pallan.</p> <p>The top awards include Academic Excellence (cord), SMJUHSD Academic Scholar (blue stole), California Scholarship Federation (CSF) (yellow cord + pin) and California Seal of Biliteracy (tri-color cord + seal on the diploma) and others.</p> <p>“We are proud of these academic scholars who worked so hard for so many years and look forward to hearing about their future accomplishments,’’ said Warrior Principal Karen Rotondi.</p> <p>Additionally, RHS will be streaming a virtual ceremony to recognize all students who received awards. (academic, scholarships, athletics, etc.) The video will be released on the school website at 5:30 pm on Tuesday, May 26.</p> <p> </p> <div id="attachment_51206" style="width: 660px" class="wp-caption aligncenter"><a href="http://amigos805.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/05/IMG_7794.mov" target="_blank" rel="noopener"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" aria-describedby="caption-attachment-51206" class="wp-image-51206" src="http://amigos805.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/05/Fermin-Barbosa-UC-Davis.png" alt="" width="650" height="378" srcset="https://amigos805.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/05/Fermin-Barbosa-UC-Davis.png 822w, https://amigos805.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/05/Fermin-Barbosa-UC-Davis-300x174.png 300w, https://amigos805.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/05/Fermin-Barbosa-UC-Davis-768x447.png 768w, https://amigos805.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/05/Fermin-Barbosa-UC-Davis-560x326.png 560w, https://amigos805.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/05/Fermin-Barbosa-UC-Davis-260x151.png 260w, https://amigos805.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/05/Fermin-Barbosa-UC-Davis-160x93.png 160w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 650px) 100vw, 650px" /></a><p id="caption-attachment-51206" class="wp-caption-text">Fermin Barbosa UC Davis. Click image for movie.</p></div> <p> </p> <p><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" class="aligncenter size-large wp-image-51250" src="http://amigos805.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/05/IMG_0670-1024x768.jpg" alt="" width="560" height="420" srcset="https://amigos805.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/05/IMG_0670-1024x768.jpg 1024w, https://amigos805.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/05/IMG_0670-300x225.jpg 300w, https://amigos805.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/05/IMG_0670-768x576.jpg 768w, https://amigos805.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/05/IMG_0670-560x420.jpg 560w, https://amigos805.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/05/IMG_0670-260x195.jpg 260w, https://amigos805.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/05/IMG_0670-160x120.jpg 160w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 560px) 100vw, 560px" /></p> <p><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" class="aligncenter size-large wp-image-51251" src="http://amigos805.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/05/IMG_0667-1024x768.jpg" alt="" width="560" height="420" srcset="https://amigos805.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/05/IMG_0667-1024x768.jpg 1024w, https://amigos805.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/05/IMG_0667-300x225.jpg 300w, https://amigos805.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/05/IMG_0667-768x576.jpg 768w, https://amigos805.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/05/IMG_0667-560x420.jpg 560w, https://amigos805.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/05/IMG_0667-260x195.jpg 260w, https://amigos805.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/05/IMG_0667-160x120.jpg 160w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 560px) 100vw, 560px" /></p> <p> </p> <p><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" class="aligncenter size-large wp-image-51252" src="http://amigos805.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/05/IMG_0665-1024x768.jpg" alt="" width="560" height="420" srcset="https://amigos805.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/05/IMG_0665-1024x768.jpg 1024w, https://amigos805.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/05/IMG_0665-300x225.jpg 300w, https://amigos805.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/05/IMG_0665-768x576.jpg 768w, https://amigos805.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/05/IMG_0665-560x420.jpg 560w, https://amigos805.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/05/IMG_0665-260x195.jpg 260w, https://amigos805.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/05/IMG_0665-160x120.jpg 160w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 560px) 100vw, 560px" /></p> <p> </p> <p><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" class="aligncenter size-large wp-image-51253" src="http://amigos805.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/05/IMG_0668-1024x768.jpg" alt="" width="560" height="420" srcset="https://amigos805.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/05/IMG_0668-1024x768.jpg 1024w, https://amigos805.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/05/IMG_0668-300x225.jpg 300w, https://amigos805.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/05/IMG_0668-768x576.jpg 768w, https://amigos805.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/05/IMG_0668-560x420.jpg 560w, https://amigos805.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/05/IMG_0668-260x195.jpg 260w, https://amigos805.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/05/IMG_0668-160x120.jpg 160w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 560px) 100vw, 560px" /></p> <p> </p> <p> </p> <div id="attachment_51257" style="width: 660px" class="wp-caption aligncenter"><a href="http://amigos805.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/05/IMG_0666.mov" target="_blank" rel="noopener"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" aria-describedby="caption-attachment-51257" class="wp-image-51257" src="http://amigos805.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/05/RHS-Movie.png" alt="" width="650" height="365" srcset="https://amigos805.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/05/RHS-Movie.png 792w, https://amigos805.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/05/RHS-Movie-300x169.png 300w, https://amigos805.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/05/RHS-Movie-768x432.png 768w, https://amigos805.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/05/RHS-Movie-560x315.png 560w, https://amigos805.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/05/RHS-Movie-260x146.png 260w, https://amigos805.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/05/RHS-Movie-160x90.png 160w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 650px) 100vw, 650px" /></a><p id="caption-attachment-51257" class="wp-caption-text">Click to play movie</p></div> <p style="text-align: center;"> ]]></content:encoded> <enclosure url="http://amigos805.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/05/IMG_7794.mov" length="15711407" type="video/quicktime" /> <enclosure url="http://amigos805.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/05/IMG_0666.mov" length="10934065" type="video/quicktime" /> </item> <item> <title>Righetti HS Cap and Gown Distribution to be held May 8</title> <link>https://amigos805.com/righetti-hs-cap-and-gown-distribution-to-be-held-may-8/</link> <dc:creator><![CDATA[Community Contributor]]></dc:creator> <pubDate>Fri, 08 May 2020 16:00:53 +0000</pubDate> <category><![CDATA[Education]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Family]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Local]]></category> <category><![CDATA[News]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Youth]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Righetti High School]]></category> <guid isPermaLink="false">http://amigos805.com/?p=50901</guid> <description><![CDATA[Righetti High School seniors plan to pick up their caps and gowns during a drive-thru celebration on Friday, May 8. The event will take place from 2 p.m. to 5 p.m. in front of the main entrance. Administrators and staff, wearing masks and practicing social distancing, will be there to cheer them on.<p class="more-link-p"><a class="more-link" href="https://amigos805.com/righetti-hs-cap-and-gown-distribution-to-be-held-may-8/">Read more →</a></p>]]></description> <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><strong><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" class="alignright wp-image-42300 size-full" src="http://amigos805.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/01/Righetti-High-School.png" alt="" width="167" height="164" />SANTA MARIA</strong> — Righetti High School seniors plan to pick up their caps and gowns during a drive-thru celebration on Friday, May 8.</p> <p>The event will take place from 2 p.m. to 5 p.m. in front of the main entrance. Administrators and staff, wearing masks and practicing social distancing, will be there to cheer them on.</p> <p>“This is a really important part of the graduation process and they all deserve our support,’’ said Principal Karen Rotondi. “This is one of the biggest milestones of their lives. Picking up their caps and gowns makes the fact that are indeed graduating a reality.’’</p> <p>RHS has 503 graduates.</p> ]]></content:encoded> </item> <item> <title>Pioneer Valley High School moving forward with drive-through cap and gown distributions</title> <link>https://amigos805.com/pioneer-valley-high-school-moving-forward-with-drive-through-cap-and-gown-distributions/</link> <dc:creator><![CDATA[Community Contributor]]></dc:creator> <pubDate>Wed, 29 Apr 2020 16:00:05 +0000</pubDate> <category><![CDATA[Cultural]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Education]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Events]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Family]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Local]]></category> <category><![CDATA[News]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Youth]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Pioneer Valley High School]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Righetti High School]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Santa Maria Joint Union High School District]]></category> <guid isPermaLink="false">http://amigos805.com/?p=50667</guid> <description><![CDATA[Two schools within the Santa Maria Joint Union High School District are moving forward with drive-thru cap and gown distributions. Pioneer Valley High School on April 28 passed out caps, gowns and a lawn sign to celebrate senior accomplishments.<p class="more-link-p"><a class="more-link" href="https://amigos805.com/pioneer-valley-high-school-moving-forward-with-drive-through-cap-and-gown-distributions/">Read more →</a></p>]]></description> <content:encoded><![CDATA[<div id="attachment_50668" style="width: 360px" class="wp-caption alignright"><a href="http://amigos805.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/04/IMG_0534.jpg" target="_blank" rel="noopener"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" aria-describedby="caption-attachment-50668" class="wp-image-50668" src="http://amigos805.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/04/IMG_0534-1024x768.jpg" alt="" width="350" height="263" srcset="https://amigos805.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/04/IMG_0534-1024x768.jpg 1024w, https://amigos805.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/04/IMG_0534-300x225.jpg 300w, https://amigos805.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/04/IMG_0534-768x576.jpg 768w, https://amigos805.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/04/IMG_0534-560x420.jpg 560w, https://amigos805.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/04/IMG_0534-260x195.jpg 260w, https://amigos805.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/04/IMG_0534-160x120.jpg 160w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 350px) 100vw, 350px" /></a><p id="caption-attachment-50668" class="wp-caption-text">Courtesy photos.</p></div> <p><strong>SANTA MARIA</strong> — <span style="letter-spacing: 0.05em;">Two schools within the Santa Maria Joint Union High School District are moving forward with drive-thru cap and gown distributions.</span></p> <div class="page" title="Page 1"> <div class="section"> <div class="layoutArea"> <div class="column"> <p>Pioneer Valley High School on April 28 passed out caps, gowns and a lawn sign to celebrate senior accomplishments.</p> <p>The social-distancing event took place in front of the administration building. Student pickup times were arranged by last name with volunteers placing the graduation materials in the trunk or back seat of the vehicle.</p> <p>Righetti High School has planned a similar drive-thru event to issue caps and gowns to seniors from 2 p.m. to 5 p.m. May 8 in the front of the main entrance.</p> <p>Santa Maria and Delta High Schools are continuing to make decisions on graduation-related plans. Updates will be coming soon.</p> <p>Meantime, the SMJUHSD is in the process of refunding grad night and PSAT payments.</p> </div> </div> </div> </div> <p><a href="http://amigos805.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/04/IMG_0543.mov">IMG_0543</a></p> <p> </p> <p><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" class="aligncenter wp-image-50670 size-large" src="http://amigos805.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/04/IMG_0518-1024x768.jpg" alt="" width="560" height="420" srcset="https://amigos805.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/04/IMG_0518-1024x768.jpg 1024w, https://amigos805.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/04/IMG_0518-300x225.jpg 300w, https://amigos805.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/04/IMG_0518-768x576.jpg 768w, https://amigos805.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/04/IMG_0518-560x420.jpg 560w, https://amigos805.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/04/IMG_0518-260x195.jpg 260w, https://amigos805.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/04/IMG_0518-160x120.jpg 160w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 560px) 100vw, 560px" /></p> <p> </p> <p><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" class="aligncenter wp-image-50671 size-large" src="http://amigos805.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/04/IMG_0519-1024x768.jpg" alt="" width="560" height="420" srcset="https://amigos805.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/04/IMG_0519-1024x768.jpg 1024w, https://amigos805.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/04/IMG_0519-300x225.jpg 300w, https://amigos805.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/04/IMG_0519-768x576.jpg 768w, https://amigos805.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/04/IMG_0519-560x420.jpg 560w, https://amigos805.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/04/IMG_0519-260x195.jpg 260w, https://amigos805.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/04/IMG_0519-160x120.jpg 160w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 560px) 100vw, 560px" /></p> <p> </p> <p> </p> <p><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" class="aligncenter wp-image-50672 size-large" src="http://amigos805.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/04/IMG_0526-1024x768.jpg" alt="" width="560" height="420" srcset="https://amigos805.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/04/IMG_0526-1024x768.jpg 1024w, https://amigos805.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/04/IMG_0526-300x225.jpg 300w, https://amigos805.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/04/IMG_0526-768x576.jpg 768w, https://amigos805.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/04/IMG_0526-560x420.jpg 560w, https://amigos805.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/04/IMG_0526-260x195.jpg 260w, https://amigos805.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/04/IMG_0526-160x120.jpg 160w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 560px) 100vw, 560px" /></p> <p> </p> <p> </p> <p><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" class="aligncenter wp-image-50673 size-large" src="http://amigos805.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/04/IMG_0527-1024x768.jpg" alt="" width="560" height="420" srcset="https://amigos805.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/04/IMG_0527-1024x768.jpg 1024w, https://amigos805.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/04/IMG_0527-300x225.jpg 300w, https://amigos805.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/04/IMG_0527-768x576.jpg 768w, https://amigos805.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/04/IMG_0527-560x420.jpg 560w, https://amigos805.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/04/IMG_0527-260x195.jpg 260w, https://amigos805.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/04/IMG_0527-160x120.jpg 160w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 560px) 100vw, 560px" /></p> <p> </p> <p> </p> ]]></content:encoded> <enclosure url="http://amigos805.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/04/IMG_0543.mov" length="14751489" type="video/quicktime" /> </item> <item> <title>Righetti HS student Madison (Madi) Curran turning talents to sewing safety masks for Cottage Hospital in Santa Barbara</title> <link>https://amigos805.com/righetti-hs-student-madison-madi-curran-turning-talents-to-sewing-safety-masks-for-cottage-hospital-in-santa-barbara/</link> <dc:creator><![CDATA[Community Contributor]]></dc:creator> <pubDate>Fri, 03 Apr 2020 22:00:21 +0000</pubDate> <category><![CDATA[Local]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Cottage Hospital]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Madison (Madi) Curran]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Righetti High School]]></category> <guid isPermaLink="false">http://amigos805.com/?p=50185</guid> <description><![CDATA[CENTRAL COAST — A local art student has become a true Righetti Warrior in the battle against the COVID-19 virus while home for the last two weeks, turning her talents into sewing safety masks for family, friends and now Cottage Hospital…<p class="more-link-p"><a class="more-link" href="https://amigos805.com/righetti-hs-student-madison-madi-curran-turning-talents-to-sewing-safety-masks-for-cottage-hospital-in-santa-barbara/">Read more →</a></p>]]></description> <content:encoded><![CDATA[<div id="attachment_50186" style="width: 360px" class="wp-caption alignright"><a href="http://amigos805.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/04/Madi-2-e1585936459692.jpg" target="_blank" rel="noopener"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" aria-describedby="caption-attachment-50186" class="wp-image-50186" src="http://amigos805.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/04/Madi-2-e1585936459692.jpg" alt="" width="350" height="467" srcset="https://amigos805.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/04/Madi-2-e1585936459692.jpg 480w, https://amigos805.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/04/Madi-2-e1585936459692-225x300.jpg 225w, https://amigos805.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/04/Madi-2-e1585936459692-260x347.jpg 260w, https://amigos805.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/04/Madi-2-e1585936459692-160x213.jpg 160w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 350px) 100vw, 350px" /></a><p id="caption-attachment-50186" class="wp-caption-text">Courtesy photos.</p></div> <p><strong>CENTRAL COAST</strong> — A local art student has become a true Righetti Warrior in the battle against the COVID-19 virus while home for the last two weeks, turning her talents into sewing safety masks for family, friends and now Cottage Hospital in Santa Barbara.<a href="http://amigos805.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/04/Madi-3.jpg" target="_blank" rel="noopener"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" class="alignright wp-image-50190" src="http://amigos805.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/04/Madi-3.jpg" alt="" width="350" height="466" srcset="https://amigos805.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/04/Madi-3.jpg 481w, https://amigos805.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/04/Madi-3-225x300.jpg 225w, https://amigos805.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/04/Madi-3-260x346.jpg 260w, https://amigos805.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/04/Madi-3-160x213.jpg 160w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 350px) 100vw, 350px" /></a></p> <p>Madison (Madi) Curran started on March 21, spending her first 20 minutes learning to use the sewing machine. After that, using a pattern and instructions from a hospital source, she has been turning out six a day. She plans to work daily until the crisis fades and all masks are being donated.</p> <p>“I’m incredibly proud of her,” said her art teacher Melissa Johnson. The teacher wants to share what Curran, also a school spirit leader, has undertaken as a “lovely counterbalance to all the sadness and hardship going on in the county. We have terrific students” at Righetti, she added.</p> <p>The artist turned seamstress started making masks, she said, because her mother needed protection while out for essential activities, like shopping. After filling her mother’s request, she has just kept sewing, giving them to “everyone else who needs protection so we can all get back to normal and I can go back to school,” Curran said.</p> <p><a href="http://amigos805.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/04/Madi-4.jpg" target="_blank" rel="noopener"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" class="alignright wp-image-50189" src="http://amigos805.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/04/Madi-4.jpg" alt="" width="350" height="439" srcset="https://amigos805.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/04/Madi-4.jpg 510w, https://amigos805.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/04/Madi-4-239x300.jpg 239w, https://amigos805.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/04/Madi-4-260x326.jpg 260w, https://amigos805.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/04/Madi-4-160x201.jpg 160w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 350px) 100vw, 350px" /></a>Johnson said that after distributing the masks to family, Curran asked her mom where else they could be given. A nurse friend of Curran’s mother suggested Cottage Hospital. Nurses there are topping their N95 safety masks with Curran’s colorful creations to keep the other masks cleaner and extend their use.</p> <p>Looking down at a Brothers sewing machine, combining cloth and elastic straps, Curran said she has no end goal and just plans to “continue until this is over.”</p> <p> </p> ]]></content:encoded> </item> <item> <title>Righetti High School geology students earn CTE certification</title> <link>https://amigos805.com/righetti-high-school-geology-students-earn-cte-certification/</link> <dc:creator><![CDATA[Community Contributor]]></dc:creator> <pubDate>Mon, 09 Mar 2020 17:00:26 +0000</pubDate> <category><![CDATA[Education]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Local]]></category> <category><![CDATA[News]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Youth]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Righetti High School]]></category> <guid isPermaLink="false">http://amigos805.com/?p=49770</guid> <description><![CDATA[SANTA MARIA — Fifty-five Righetti High School geology students recently earned Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) General Industry Certifications as part of the Career Technical Education (CTE) Environmental Resources Pathway. The pathway teaches students about the environment, sustainability and agriculture…<p class="more-link-p"><a class="more-link" href="https://amigos805.com/righetti-high-school-geology-students-earn-cte-certification/">Read more →</a></p>]]></description> <content:encoded><![CDATA[<div id="attachment_49771" style="width: 360px" class="wp-caption alignright"><a href="http://amigos805.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/03/IMG_0829.jpg" target="_blank" rel="noopener"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" aria-describedby="caption-attachment-49771" class="wp-image-49771" src="http://amigos805.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/03/IMG_0829-1024x768.jpg" alt="" width="350" height="263" srcset="https://amigos805.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/03/IMG_0829-1024x768.jpg 1024w, https://amigos805.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/03/IMG_0829-300x225.jpg 300w, https://amigos805.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/03/IMG_0829-768x576.jpg 768w, https://amigos805.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/03/IMG_0829-560x420.jpg 560w, https://amigos805.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/03/IMG_0829-260x195.jpg 260w, https://amigos805.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/03/IMG_0829-160x120.jpg 160w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 350px) 100vw, 350px" /></a><p id="caption-attachment-49771" class="wp-caption-text">Courtesy photo.</p></div> <p><strong>SANTA MARIA</strong> — Fifty-five Righetti High School geology students recently earned Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) General Industry Certifications as part of the Career Technical Education (CTE) Environmental Resources Pathway.</p> <p>The pathway teaches students about the environment, sustainability and agriculture along with the types of jobs they can acquire within each of these industries, according to science/geology teacher Laura Branch. The online test took 10 to 13 hours to complete.</p> <p>“Once my employer found out I got my OSHA General Industry Certificate, they wanted to see my card so they could give me a dollar per hour raise since they know I am certified in safety,’’ said student Noah Rodrigues.</p> <p>Branch said the certifications were paid for through CTE funds from the Santa Maria Joint Union High School District.</p> <p>“Students can add the certification to their resume and that’s a win-win situation,’’ Branch added. “The students get the certification and local industries get workers who are OSHA certificated, who will be safe on the job.’’</p> ]]></content:encoded> </item> <item> <title>An atmosphere of mutual respect was created between Righetti and St. Joseph High Schools during a sportsmanship summit</title> <link>https://amigos805.com/an-atmosphere-of-mutual-respect-was-created-between-righetti-and-st-joseph-high-schools-during-a-sportsmanship-summit/</link> <dc:creator><![CDATA[Community Contributor]]></dc:creator> <pubDate>Fri, 06 Mar 2020 02:00:54 +0000</pubDate> <category><![CDATA[Education]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Local]]></category> <category><![CDATA[News]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Youth]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Righetti High School]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Santa Maria]]></category> <category><![CDATA[St. Joseph High School]]></category> <guid isPermaLink="false">http://amigos805.com/?p=49538</guid> <description><![CDATA[SANTA MARIA — An atmosphere of mutual respect was created between Righetti and St. Joseph High Schools during a sportsmanship summit on Thursday. The summit stemmed from unacceptable remarks made from the stands during a recent heated rivalry. The teachable moments…<p class="more-link-p"><a class="more-link" href="https://amigos805.com/an-atmosphere-of-mutual-respect-was-created-between-righetti-and-st-joseph-high-schools-during-a-sportsmanship-summit/">Read more →</a></p>]]></description> <content:encoded><![CDATA[<div id="attachment_49539" style="width: 360px" class="wp-caption alignright"><a href="http://amigos805.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/03/IMG_9310.jpeg" target="_blank" rel="noopener"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" aria-describedby="caption-attachment-49539" class="wp-image-49539" src="http://amigos805.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/03/IMG_9310.jpeg" alt="" width="350" height="263" srcset="https://amigos805.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/03/IMG_9310.jpeg 640w, https://amigos805.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/03/IMG_9310-300x225.jpeg 300w, https://amigos805.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/03/IMG_9310-560x420.jpeg 560w, https://amigos805.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/03/IMG_9310-260x195.jpeg 260w, https://amigos805.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/03/IMG_9310-160x120.jpeg 160w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 350px) 100vw, 350px" /></a><p id="caption-attachment-49539" class="wp-caption-text">Courtesy photo.</p></div> <p><strong>SANTA MARIA</strong> — An atmosphere of mutual respect was created between Righetti and St. Joseph High Schools during a sportsmanship summit on Thursday.</p> <p>The summit stemmed from unacceptable remarks made from the stands during a recent heated rivalry. The teachable moments took place for a few hours at each campus.</p> <p>The discussion focused on restoring the relationship between the two schools and students setting up norms for future games and activities, said FBSMV Executive Edwin Weaver. Both sides also agreed to continue the healthy rivalry on the court and foster healthy relationships off the court, Weaver added. Staff from Fighting Back Santa Maria Valley facilitated the summit.</p> <p>Students found the experience engaging.</p> <p>“I feel like all of us really bonded and got clarity while acknowledging something was done wrong,’’ said RHS Student Alyssa Joseph. “We are ready to move past this incident and continue with a healthy rivalry.”</p> <p>“The day was productive and healing and I am glad that we are moving forward as one community and not two schools,’’ said SJHS student Marlee Hernandez. “I am happy that I got to be a part of today.’’</p> <p>Principals agreed.</p> <p><a href="http://amigos805.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/03/IMG_0442.jpeg" target="_blank" rel="noopener"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" class="alignright wp-image-49540" src="http://amigos805.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/03/IMG_0442.jpeg" alt="" width="350" height="263" srcset="https://amigos805.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/03/IMG_0442.jpeg 640w, https://amigos805.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/03/IMG_0442-300x225.jpeg 300w, https://amigos805.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/03/IMG_0442-560x420.jpeg 560w, https://amigos805.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/03/IMG_0442-260x195.jpeg 260w, https://amigos805.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/03/IMG_0442-160x120.jpeg 160w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 350px) 100vw, 350px" /></a>“I was impressed with the Righetti and St. Joe students’ level of maturity and willingness to be part of a solution that benefits both schools and the community,’’ said Righetti Principal Karen Rotondi. “Our students set an example that we all can learn from and I couldn’t be prouder.’’</p> <p>“We feel very blessed to have the opportunity to bring our wonderful students from both schools together to continue to work and learn as a unified community,’’ said St. Joseph Principal Erinn Dougherty. “We are thankful to the students and administration of Righetti for joining us in a great, collaborative learning experience.”</p> ]]></content:encoded> </item> <item> <title>RHS Film Students and the Central Coast Film Society’s Student Film Competition</title> <link>https://amigos805.com/rhs-film-students-and-the-central-coast-film-societys-student-film-competition/</link> <dc:creator><![CDATA[Community Contributor]]></dc:creator> <pubDate>Wed, 29 Jan 2020 15:00:37 +0000</pubDate> <category><![CDATA[Local]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Central Coast Film Society's Student Film Competition]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Righetti High School]]></category> <guid isPermaLink="false">http://amigos805.com/?p=48820</guid> <description><![CDATA[SANTA MARIA — Films created by Righetti High School artists, using both traditional and state-of-the-art digital technology, were recently shown at the Central Coast Film Society’s Student Film Competition in San Luis Obispo. Nine of the 17 films in the festival…<p class="more-link-p"><a class="more-link" href="https://amigos805.com/rhs-film-students-and-the-central-coast-film-societys-student-film-competition/">Read more →</a></p>]]></description> <content:encoded><![CDATA[<div id="attachment_48821" style="width: 360px" class="wp-caption alignright"><a href="http://amigos805.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/01/Film-Pic-1.jpg" target="_blank" rel="noopener"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" aria-describedby="caption-attachment-48821" class="wp-image-48821" src="http://amigos805.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/01/Film-Pic-1-1024x666.jpg" alt="" width="350" height="227" srcset="https://amigos805.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/01/Film-Pic-1-1024x666.jpg 1024w, https://amigos805.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/01/Film-Pic-1-300x195.jpg 300w, https://amigos805.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/01/Film-Pic-1-768x499.jpg 768w, https://amigos805.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/01/Film-Pic-1-560x364.jpg 560w, https://amigos805.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/01/Film-Pic-1-260x169.jpg 260w, https://amigos805.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/01/Film-Pic-1-160x104.jpg 160w, https://amigos805.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/01/Film-Pic-1.jpg 1354w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 350px) 100vw, 350px" /></a><p id="caption-attachment-48821" class="wp-caption-text">Courtesy photos.</p></div> <p><strong>SANTA MARIA</strong> — Films created by Righetti High School artists, using both traditional and state-of-the-art digital technology, were recently shown at the Central Coast Film Society’s Student Film Competition in San Luis Obispo.</p> <p>Nine of the 17 films in the festival came from Righetti. The films actually were created during the fall semester and had to meet special criteria: two characters, one location, three minutes in length and a “digital distraction” concept. Some students made funny films while others made them dramatic.</p> <p><a href="http://amigos805.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/01/Film-Pic-2.jpg" target="_blank" rel="noopener"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" class="alignright wp-image-48822" src="http://amigos805.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/01/Film-Pic-2-1024x662.jpg" alt="" width="350" height="226" srcset="https://amigos805.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/01/Film-Pic-2-1024x662.jpg 1024w, https://amigos805.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/01/Film-Pic-2-300x194.jpg 300w, https://amigos805.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/01/Film-Pic-2-768x497.jpg 768w, https://amigos805.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/01/Film-Pic-2-560x362.jpg 560w, https://amigos805.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/01/Film-Pic-2-260x168.jpg 260w, https://amigos805.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/01/Film-Pic-2-160x104.jpg 160w, https://amigos805.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/01/Film-Pic-2.jpg 1399w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 350px) 100vw, 350px" /></a>“Through this process students are getting hands-on experience learning skills they can use to enter the film industry,’’ said film teacher Jacob R. Gustafson. “They use industry-standard technology and learn 21st Century skills like collaboration, creativity, communication, and technological literacy. I’m very proud of my students for taking the work seriously and performing at a professional level on this project.”</p> <p>The students started the process by forming into groups, brainstorming a concept and writing a screenplay including the dialogue. Then, they had to storyboard every shot of the film, shoot cameras, edit their films using Adobe Premiere – which is industry-standard editing software and also used at seven of the 10 universities in California that have a film program. Students finished by creating an account with Film Freeway, which is the industry-standard way of submitting films to professional film festivals, and filling out technical information about the film, uploading their film to the service and submitting it.</p> <p><a href="http://amigos805.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/01/Film-Pic-3.jpg" target="_blank" rel="noopener"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" class="alignright wp-image-48823" src="http://amigos805.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/01/Film-Pic-3-1024x679.jpg" alt="" width="350" height="232" srcset="https://amigos805.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/01/Film-Pic-3-1024x679.jpg 1024w, https://amigos805.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/01/Film-Pic-3-300x199.jpg 300w, https://amigos805.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/01/Film-Pic-3-768x509.jpg 768w, https://amigos805.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/01/Film-Pic-3-560x371.jpg 560w, https://amigos805.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/01/Film-Pic-3-260x172.jpg 260w, https://amigos805.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/01/Film-Pic-3-160x106.jpg 160w, https://amigos805.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/01/Film-Pic-3.jpg 1279w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 350px) 100vw, 350px" /></a>The students included Chase Bjorklund, Jordyn Rae, Raul Plascencia, Kennedy Cuello, Gaby Sierra – Kai Barr, Karma Stodola, Michael Ortega and Austin Turner – Isaiah Abrigo, Brodie Miller, Timothy Nguyen, Charles Neal -Brian Werneburg, Julian Garcia, Josh Rankin and Amir Sood -Lance Barredo, Lezlie Eulogio, Gavin Gayfield, Riley Hastert -Dylan Lossing, Mckenna Wink, Sofia Barosa, Glenneda Gonzales – Carlos Gonzalez & Jena Sanitan and Sierra Cragg.</p> ]]></content:encoded> </item> <item> <title>Righetti High School celebrates Día de los Muertos (Day of the Dead)</title> <link>https://amigos805.com/righetti-high-school-celebrates-dia-de-los-muertos-day-of-the-dead/</link> <dc:creator><![CDATA[Community Contributor]]></dc:creator> <pubDate>Thu, 31 Oct 2019 13:00:07 +0000</pubDate> <category><![CDATA[Cultural]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Education]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Entertainment]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Events]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Family]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Local]]></category> <category><![CDATA[News]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Día de los Muertos / Day of the Dead]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Righetti High School]]></category> <guid isPermaLink="false">http://amigos805.com/?p=47516</guid> <description><![CDATA[SANTA MARIA — Ancestors, fallen family and friends will be remembered during a Día de los Muertos (Day of the Dead) Rally at Righetti High School on Wednesday, Oct. 30th. The event was organized by the student group Latinos Unidos and…<p class="more-link-p"><a class="more-link" href="https://amigos805.com/righetti-high-school-celebrates-dia-de-los-muertos-day-of-the-dead/">Read more →</a></p>]]></description> <content:encoded><![CDATA[<div id="attachment_47517" style="width: 660px" class="wp-caption aligncenter"><a href="http://amigos805.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/10/IMG_0232-e1572533699810.jpg" target="_blank" rel="noopener"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" aria-describedby="caption-attachment-47517" class="wp-image-47517" src="http://amigos805.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/10/IMG_0232-e1572533699810.jpg" alt="" width="650" height="488" srcset="https://amigos805.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/10/IMG_0232-e1572533699810.jpg 4032w, https://amigos805.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/10/IMG_0232-e1572533699810-300x225.jpg 300w, https://amigos805.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/10/IMG_0232-e1572533699810-768x576.jpg 768w, https://amigos805.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/10/IMG_0232-e1572533699810-1024x768.jpg 1024w, https://amigos805.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/10/IMG_0232-e1572533699810-560x420.jpg 560w, https://amigos805.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/10/IMG_0232-e1572533699810-260x195.jpg 260w, https://amigos805.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/10/IMG_0232-e1572533699810-160x120.jpg 160w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 650px) 100vw, 650px" /></a><p id="caption-attachment-47517" class="wp-caption-text">Courtesy photos.</p></div> <p><strong>SANTA MARIA</strong> — <span style="letter-spacing: 0.05em;">Ancestors, fallen family and friends will be remembered during a Día de los Muertos (Day of the Dead) Rally at Righetti High School on Wednesday, Oct. 30th.</span></p> <div class="page" title="Page 1"> <div class="section"> <div class="layoutArea"> <div class="column"> <p>The event was organized by the student group Latinos Unidos and starts about 11:20 a.m. at the Greek Theater. It will feature traditional music, dance and song. Students and staff also plan dress up and face paint colorful skulls, flowers and other Day of the Dead motifs.</p> <p><a href="http://amigos805.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/10/IMG_0236-e1572533679710.jpg" target="_blank" rel="noopener"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" class="alignright wp-image-47518" src="http://amigos805.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/10/IMG_0236-e1572533679710.jpg" alt="" width="350" height="263" srcset="https://amigos805.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/10/IMG_0236-e1572533679710.jpg 4032w, https://amigos805.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/10/IMG_0236-e1572533679710-300x225.jpg 300w, https://amigos805.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/10/IMG_0236-e1572533679710-768x576.jpg 768w, https://amigos805.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/10/IMG_0236-e1572533679710-1024x768.jpg 1024w, https://amigos805.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/10/IMG_0236-e1572533679710-560x420.jpg 560w, https://amigos805.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/10/IMG_0236-e1572533679710-260x195.jpg 260w, https://amigos805.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/10/IMG_0236-e1572533679710-160x120.jpg 160w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 350px) 100vw, 350px" /></a>“This tradition dates to the Aztecs in Mexico who celebrated the lives of the deceased with food, drinks and activities that the deceased enjoyed in life,’’ said Warrior Spanish/Ethnic & Gender Studies Teacher and Lations Unidos Advisor Patricia Villalobos. “Día de los Muertos recognizes death as a natural part of the human experience, a type of continuum in the cycle of life. Students are Righetti come from a diverse array of cultures and backgrounds and it is imperative that we create experiences on campus that acknowledge everyone. I feel so fortunate to be surrounded by a community of students that recognizes the value of traditions and culture. Their curiosity to learn more about their heritage, history and family background inspires me daily. It is with much honor and respect that I support and work with our students to put on another Día de los Muertos rally for our school community.’’</p> <p>Students are more than ready for the cultural activity.</p> <p>“I want to show our culture and how amazing and colorful it is. I also want to share with others a tradition that is growing and is being celebrated by the generations of today. It is especially important to celebrate a tradition that has been passed down to me by my ancestors.” – Julie Magaña, 12th grade</p> <p>“I’m excited to be able to demonstrate my culture to the whole school. Sharing our traditions and simply expressing ourselves the way we know how to.” – Jorge Pérez, 12th grade</p> </div> </div> </div> </div> ]]></content:encoded> </item> <item> <title>Righetti High School seniors started to take charge of their futures during the Reach Higher Academy on Sept. 25</title> <link>https://amigos805.com/righetti-high-school-seniors-started-to-take-charge-of-their-futures-during-the-reach-higher-academy-on-sept-25/</link> <dc:creator><![CDATA[Community Contributor]]></dc:creator> <pubDate>Thu, 26 Sep 2019 14:30:38 +0000</pubDate> <category><![CDATA[Local]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Righetti High School]]></category> <guid isPermaLink="false">http://amigos805.com/?p=46919</guid> <description><![CDATA[SANTA MARIA — Righetti High School seniors started to take charge of their futures during the Reach Higher Academy that kicked off on Wednesday, September 25. The Academy, which will involve several sessions, wrap up Oct. 30, as part of former…<p class="more-link-p"><a class="more-link" href="https://amigos805.com/righetti-high-school-seniors-started-to-take-charge-of-their-futures-during-the-reach-higher-academy-on-sept-25/">Read more →</a></p>]]></description> <content:encoded><![CDATA[<div id="attachment_46920" style="width: 660px" class="wp-caption aligncenter"><a href="http://amigos805.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/09/IMG-3285-e1569602173657.jpg" target="_blank" rel="noopener"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" aria-describedby="caption-attachment-46920" class="wp-image-46920" src="http://amigos805.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/09/IMG-3285-e1569602173657.jpg" alt="" width="650" height="488" srcset="https://amigos805.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/09/IMG-3285-e1569602173657.jpg 4032w, https://amigos805.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/09/IMG-3285-e1569602173657-300x225.jpg 300w, https://amigos805.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/09/IMG-3285-e1569602173657-768x576.jpg 768w, https://amigos805.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/09/IMG-3285-e1569602173657-1024x768.jpg 1024w, https://amigos805.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/09/IMG-3285-e1569602173657-560x420.jpg 560w, https://amigos805.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/09/IMG-3285-e1569602173657-260x195.jpg 260w, https://amigos805.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/09/IMG-3285-e1569602173657-160x120.jpg 160w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 650px) 100vw, 650px" /></a><p id="caption-attachment-46920" class="wp-caption-text">Courtesy photo.</p></div> <p><strong>SANTA MARIA</strong> — Righetti High School seniors started to take charge of their futures during the Reach Higher Academy that kicked off on Wednesday, September 25.</p> <p>The Academy, which will involve several sessions, wrap up Oct. 30, as part of former First Lady’s Reach Higher Initiative. It’s an effort to inspire every student in America to complete her/his education beyond high school, whether at a professional training program, community college or four-year college or university.</p> <p>Specialized sessions feature: Why Community College is an option for you? (AHC), Major to Career (Cal Poly, SLO), We all have a story, what’s yours? (UCSB/EAOP), Time is money! (Scholarship Foundation of Santa Barbara).</p> <p>Nearly 180 students participated in the first orientation.</p> <p>“The academy will bring important college and career readiness experience to our students by engaging them in interactive sessions while connecting them with key community partners,’’ Warrior School Counselor Eric Blanco said.</p> <p>The application process will begin for both two and four-year colleges/universities during this time; therefore, timely information will be given, Blanco added.</p> <p>Miranda Angulo (12th grader) – “It was nice to be in a room full of other seniors who have similar goals as me. This made the environment more comfortable to be in.”</p> <p>Rebekah Whitten (12th grader) – “This morning’s kick-off was a great way to start the Reach Higher Academy. It was a good mixture of preparing us for what is to come and we had a fun start. I am also very excited that we are being put into groups tailored to us, which will help the experience be more personal and thorough.”</p> ]]></content:encoded> </item> <item> <title>Oct. 30 — Día de los Muertos (Day of the Dead) Rally at Righetti High School</title> <link>https://amigos805.com/dia-de-los-muertos-day-of-the-dead-rally-at-righetti-high-school/</link> <dc:creator><![CDATA[Community Contributor]]></dc:creator> <pubDate>Sun, 01 Sep 2019 09:30:43 +0000</pubDate> <category><![CDATA[Education]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Local]]></category> <category><![CDATA[News]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Youth]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Righetti High School]]></category> <guid isPermaLink="false">http://amigos805.com/?p=47478</guid> <description><![CDATA[SANTA MARIA — Ancestors, fallen family and friends will be remembered during a Día de los Muertos (Day of the Dead) Rally at Righetti High School on Wednesday, Oct. 30th. The event was organized by the student group Latinos Unidos…<p class="more-link-p"><a class="more-link" href="https://amigos805.com/dia-de-los-muertos-day-of-the-dead-rally-at-righetti-high-school/">Read more →</a></p>]]></description> <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><strong><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" class="alignright wp-image-42300 size-full" src="http://amigos805.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/01/Righetti-High-School.png" alt="" width="167" height="164" />SANTA MARIA</strong> — Ancestors, fallen family and friends will be remembered during a Día de los Muertos (Day of the Dead) Rally at Righetti High School on Wednesday, Oct. 30th.</p> <p>The event was organized by the student group Latinos Unidos and starts about 11:20 a.m. at the Greek Theater. It will feature traditional music, dance and song. Students and staff also plan dress up and face paint colorful skulls, flowers and other Day of the Dead motifs.</p> <p>“This tradition dates to the Aztecs in Mexico who celebrated the lives of the deceased with food, drinks and activities that the deceased enjoyed in life,’’ said Warrior Spanish/Ethnic & Gender Studies Teacher and Lations Unidos Advisor Patricia Villalobos. “Día de los Muertos recognizes death as a natural part of the human experience, a type of continuum in the cycle of life. Students are Righetti come from a diverse array of cultures and backgrounds and it is imperative that we create experiences on campus that acknowledge everyone. I feel so fortunate to be surrounded by a community of students that recognizes the value of traditions and culture. Their curiosity to learn more about their heritage, history and family background inspires me daily. It is with much honor and respect that I support and work with our students to put on another Día de los Muertos rally for our school community.’’</p> <p>Students are more than ready for the cultural activity.</p> <p>“I want to show our culture and how amazing and colorful it is. I also want to share with others a tradition that is growing and is being celebrated by the generations of today. It is especially important to celebrate a tradition that has been passed down to me by my ancestors.” – Julie Magaña, 12<sup>th</sup>grade</p> <p>“I’m excited to be able to demonstrate my culture to the whole school. Sharing our traditions and simply expressing ourselves the way we know how to.” – Jorge Pérez, 12<sup>th</sup> grade</p> ]]></content:encoded> </item> <item> <title>Nov. 15, 16 — ‘Fiesta Mexicana’ to be held at Santa María High School</title> <link>https://amigos805.com/nov-15-16-fiesta-mexicana-to-be-held-at-santa-maria-high-school/</link> <dc:creator><![CDATA[Community Contributor]]></dc:creator> <pubDate>Sun, 01 Sep 2019 08:45:07 +0000</pubDate> <category><![CDATA[Cultural]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Entertainment]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Events]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Family]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Local]]></category> <category><![CDATA[News]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Youth]]></category> <category><![CDATA['Fiesta Mexicana]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Allan Hancock College]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Corazón de la Costa]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Righetti High School]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Santa Maria High School]]></category> <guid isPermaLink="false">http://amigos805.com/?p=47635</guid> <description><![CDATA[SANTA MARIA — Take a colorful trip south of the border as three local groups combine to present “Fiesta Mexicana” on Friday, November 15th and Saturday, November 16th. The event will feature performances by the ballet folklórico’s of Righetti High School,…<p class="more-link-p"><a class="more-link" href="https://amigos805.com/nov-15-16-fiesta-mexicana-to-be-held-at-santa-maria-high-school/">Read more →</a></p>]]></description> <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><strong><a href="http://amigos805.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/11/FIESTA-MEXICANA-2019-POSTER_FINAL-PROOF.jpg" target="_blank" rel="noopener"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" class="alignright wp-image-47636" src="http://amigos805.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/11/FIESTA-MEXICANA-2019-POSTER_FINAL-PROOF.jpg" alt="" width="350" height="437" srcset="https://amigos805.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/11/FIESTA-MEXICANA-2019-POSTER_FINAL-PROOF.jpg 2003w, https://amigos805.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/11/FIESTA-MEXICANA-2019-POSTER_FINAL-PROOF-240x300.jpg 240w, https://amigos805.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/11/FIESTA-MEXICANA-2019-POSTER_FINAL-PROOF-768x959.jpg 768w, https://amigos805.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/11/FIESTA-MEXICANA-2019-POSTER_FINAL-PROOF-820x1024.jpg 820w, https://amigos805.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/11/FIESTA-MEXICANA-2019-POSTER_FINAL-PROOF-560x699.jpg 560w, https://amigos805.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/11/FIESTA-MEXICANA-2019-POSTER_FINAL-PROOF-260x325.jpg 260w, https://amigos805.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/11/FIESTA-MEXICANA-2019-POSTER_FINAL-PROOF-160x200.jpg 160w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 350px) 100vw, 350px" /></a>SANTA MARIA</strong> — Take a colorful trip south of the border as three local groups combine to present “Fiesta Mexicana” on Friday, November 15<sup>th</sup> and Saturday, November 16<sup>th</sup>.</p> <p>The event will feature performances by the ballet folklórico’s of <strong>Righetti High School</strong>, <strong>Allan Hancock College</strong>, community youth group <strong>Corazón de la Costa</strong> and the Righetti <strong>Marimba Band</strong>. This year’s special guest is <strong>Los Danzantes de Aztlán</strong> from Fresno State University.</p> <p>The shows will be held at the Ethel Pope Auditorium, located at Santa María High School, 901 South Broadway. Showtime is at 7:00pm.</p> <p>“<strong>Fiesta Mexicana</strong>” is a two-hour program featuring ten different regions of traditional Mexican folk dance and several contemporary selections as well. The performance will include dance selections from the Mexican states of Campeche, Chihuahua, Coahuila, Guerrero, Hidalgo, Nuevo León, Sinaloa, Tamaulipas, Veracruz, and Jalisco.</p> <p>Combined with this impressive variety of traditional folk dances will be a presentation of traditional and contemporary Mexican and <em>Latino</em> songs performed by Righetti’s Marimba Band.</p> <p>“The program is festive and is filled with a wide variety of exciting music and dances reflecting the diverse world of Mexican and <em>Latino</em> music and dance,’’ said ERHS Marimba Band and Ballet Folklorico Director Ricardo Gabaldon. “Our students will use music and dance to engage the Santa Maria community in Latino heritage and culture.’’</p> <p>Tickets for the “Fiesta” performance can be purchased from the student performers as well as at the Righetti Business Office. All seats are $10.00 in advance/$15.00 at the door.</p> ]]></content:encoded> </item> <item> <title>Righetti freshman, Troop 95 Orcutt Boy Scout Alex Andrade aid the Good Samaritan Shelter</title> <link>https://amigos805.com/righetti-freshman-troop-95-orcutt-boy-scout-alex-andrade-aid-the-good-samaritan-shelter/</link> <dc:creator><![CDATA[Community Contributor]]></dc:creator> <pubDate>Mon, 13 May 2019 14:00:56 +0000</pubDate> <category><![CDATA[Local]]></category> <category><![CDATA[News]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Youth]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Eagle Scout Project]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Righetti High School]]></category> <guid isPermaLink="false">http://amigos805.com/?p=44504</guid> <description><![CDATA[SANTA MARIA — The Good Samaritan Shelter now has a new barbecue to feed the needy thanks to an Eagle Scout Project by Righetti freshman and Troop 95 Orcutt Boy Scout Alex Andrade. The dedication and the first barbecue for…<p class="more-link-p"><a class="more-link" href="https://amigos805.com/righetti-freshman-troop-95-orcutt-boy-scout-alex-andrade-aid-the-good-samaritan-shelter/">Read more →</a></p>]]></description> <content:encoded><![CDATA[<div id="attachment_44506" style="width: 360px" class="wp-caption alignright"><a href="http://amigos805.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/05/Righetti-freshman-Troop-95-Orcutt-Boy-Scout-Alex-Andrade-aid-the-Good-Samaritan-Shelter.png" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" aria-describedby="caption-attachment-44506" class="wp-image-44506" src="http://amigos805.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/05/Righetti-freshman-Troop-95-Orcutt-Boy-Scout-Alex-Andrade-aid-the-Good-Samaritan-Shelter.png" alt="" width="350" height="364" srcset="https://amigos805.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/05/Righetti-freshman-Troop-95-Orcutt-Boy-Scout-Alex-Andrade-aid-the-Good-Samaritan-Shelter.png 666w, https://amigos805.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/05/Righetti-freshman-Troop-95-Orcutt-Boy-Scout-Alex-Andrade-aid-the-Good-Samaritan-Shelter-288x300.png 288w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 350px) 100vw, 350px" /></a><p id="caption-attachment-44506" class="wp-caption-text">Courtesy photo.</p></div> <p><strong>SANTA MARIA</strong> — The Good Samaritan Shelter now has a new barbecue to feed the needy thanks to an Eagle Scout Project by Righetti freshman and Troop 95 Orcutt Boy Scout Alex Andrade.</p> <p>The dedication and the first barbecue for more than 300 people is scheduled for noon on Saturday, May 11. Andrade started work last August and raised $1,500 and had the rest of the materials needed to build it donated.</p> <p>It will help the shelter and other volunteer groups prepare about 3,000 meals each week, mostly with donated food.</p> <p>“Mission complete,’’ Andrade said. “I hope everyone gets really full and happy. Like I said before, my family and I enjoy barbecue at home and it’s always a great family time. I hope this project creates the same experience for the less fortunate.’’</p> <p>Good Sam Volunteer Outreach Coordinator David Bickham cannot wait.</p> <p>“The barbecue is going to bring a sense of community and friendship,’’ Bickham said. “We are very excited.’’</p> <p>Community Action Commission Kitchen Supervisor Corey Burkhardt, one of about 40 groups prepares food at the site, agreed.</p> <p>“It going to be such a treat to provide a Santa Maria style meat to those in need in our community,’’ Burkhardt said.</p> ]]></content:encoded> </item> </channel> </rss>