<?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>Santa Maria High School – Amigos805.com</title> <atom:link href="https://amigos805.com/tag/santa-maria-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, 06 May 2021 14:21:18 +0000</lastBuildDate> <language>en-US</language> <sy:updatePeriod> hourly </sy:updatePeriod> <sy:updateFrequency> 1 </sy:updateFrequency> <generator>https://wordpress.org/?v=6.7.1</generator> <item> <title>Santa Maria High School Ag Teacher and FFA Advisor Luis Guerra recently selected as the South Coast Regional Golden Owl Award winner</title> <link>https://amigos805.com/santa-maria-high-school-ag-teacher-and-ffa-advisor-luis-guerra-recently-selected-as-the-south-coast-regional-golden-owl-award-winner/</link> <dc:creator><![CDATA[Community Contributor]]></dc:creator> <pubDate>Fri, 05 Mar 2021 16:00:56 +0000</pubDate> <category><![CDATA[Education]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Local]]></category> <category><![CDATA[News]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Youth]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Luis Guerra]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Santa Maria High School]]></category> <category><![CDATA[South Coast Regional Golden Owl Award winner]]></category> <guid isPermaLink="false">http://amigos805.com/?p=56966</guid> <description><![CDATA[SMHS Agricultural Teacher and FFA Advisor Luis Guerra was recently selected as the South Coast Regional Golden Owl Award winner, making him one of six finalists in the state for the Ag Educator of the Year. Nationwide Insurance’s Golden Owl Award sheds light on the selfless contributions agricultural teachers play in the communities they serve and the countless hours they spend preparing future generations for successful careers.<p class="more-link-p"><a class="more-link" href="https://amigos805.com/santa-maria-high-school-ag-teacher-and-ffa-advisor-luis-guerra-recently-selected-as-the-south-coast-regional-golden-owl-award-winner/">Read more →</a></p>]]></description> <content:encoded><![CDATA[<div id="attachment_56969" style="width: 669px" class="wp-caption aligncenter"><a href="http://amigos805.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/03/Mr.-Guerra-1.jpg" target="_blank" rel="noopener"><img fetchpriority="high" decoding="async" aria-describedby="caption-attachment-56969" class="wp-image-56969" src="http://amigos805.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/03/Mr.-Guerra-1.jpg" alt="" width="659" height="844" srcset="https://amigos805.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/03/Mr.-Guerra-1.jpg 999w, https://amigos805.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/03/Mr.-Guerra-1-234x300.jpg 234w, https://amigos805.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/03/Mr.-Guerra-1-799x1024.jpg 799w, https://amigos805.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/03/Mr.-Guerra-1-768x984.jpg 768w, https://amigos805.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/03/Mr.-Guerra-1-560x718.jpg 560w, https://amigos805.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/03/Mr.-Guerra-1-260x333.jpg 260w, https://amigos805.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/03/Mr.-Guerra-1-160x205.jpg 160w" sizes="(max-width: 659px) 100vw, 659px" /></a><p id="caption-attachment-56969" class="wp-caption-text">Courtesy photos.</p></div> <p><strong>SANTA MARIA</strong> — SMHS Agricultural Teacher and FFA Advisor Luis Guerra was recently selected as the South Coast Regional Golden Owl Award winner, making him one of six finalists in the state for the Ag Educator of the Year.</p> <p>Nationwide Insurance’s Golden Owl Award sheds light on the selfless contributions agricultural teachers play in the communities they serve and the countless hours they spend preparing future generations for successful careers.</p> <p>“The Golden Owl award is very meaningful to me because it begins with a nomination from our peers,’’ Guerra said. “As a teacher and advisor, we always strive to encourage students and work towards getting them recognition. It is re-energizing to know that we make a positive difference in our students even in these difficult times.”</p> <p>In partnership with the California FFA and the California Farm Bureau, Nationwide collected more than 280 nominations from local students, fellow teachers, parents and community members beginning August through December 2020.</p> <p>Each of the finalists will receive an individualized plaque and $500 to help fund future educational efforts and will be entered into a final selection stage for the chance to be crowned as California’s Ag Educator of the Year. In addition to the Ag Educator of the Year designation, the grand-prize winner will also receive a $3,000 Nationwide funded check to help bring new educational opportunities to the program and its students along with the coveted Golden Owl Award trophy.</p> <p>Nationwide is also investing $5,000 in each participating state’s FFA organization, including the California FFA, to further support aspiring agriculture professionals.</p> <p>Nationwide is the No. 1 insurer of farms and ranches in the U.S.</p> <p><a href="http://amigos805.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/03/Mr.-Guerra-2-scaled.jpg" target="_blank" rel="noopener"><img decoding="async" class="aligncenter wp-image-56967" src="http://amigos805.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/03/Mr.-Guerra-2-scaled.jpg" alt="" width="650" height="433" srcset="https://amigos805.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/03/Mr.-Guerra-2-scaled.jpg 2560w, https://amigos805.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/03/Mr.-Guerra-2-300x200.jpg 300w, https://amigos805.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/03/Mr.-Guerra-2-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https://amigos805.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/03/Mr.-Guerra-2-768x512.jpg 768w, https://amigos805.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/03/Mr.-Guerra-2-1536x1024.jpg 1536w" sizes="(max-width: 650px) 100vw, 650px" /></a></p> ]]></content:encoded> </item> <item> <title>National Future Farmers of America Week celebrated at Santa Maria High School</title> <link>https://amigos805.com/national-future-farmers-of-america-week-celebrated-at-santa-maria-high-school/</link> <dc:creator><![CDATA[Community Contributor]]></dc:creator> <pubDate>Thu, 25 Feb 2021 23:00:22 +0000</pubDate> <category><![CDATA[Business]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Education]]></category> <category><![CDATA[FFA]]></category> <category><![CDATA[National Future Farmers of America Week]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Santa Maria High School]]></category> <guid isPermaLink="false">http://amigos805.com/?p=56810</guid> <description><![CDATA[SANTA MARIA — Every year during the month of February, the FFA Organization celebrates National FFA Week. During a normal year, SMHS FFA students would have participated in competitive events at lunch, our annual tractor pull and our infamous “Got a…<p class="more-link-p"><a class="more-link" href="https://amigos805.com/national-future-farmers-of-america-week-celebrated-at-santa-maria-high-school/">Read more →</a></p>]]></description> <content:encoded><![CDATA[<div id="attachment_56811" style="width: 660px" class="wp-caption aligncenter"><a href="http://amigos805.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/02/National-FFA-Week-celebrated-at-Santa-Maria-High-School..png" target="_blank" rel="noopener"><img decoding="async" aria-describedby="caption-attachment-56811" class="wp-image-56811" src="http://amigos805.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/02/National-FFA-Week-celebrated-at-Santa-Maria-High-School.-1024x570.png" alt="" width="650" height="362" srcset="https://amigos805.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/02/National-FFA-Week-celebrated-at-Santa-Maria-High-School.-1024x570.png 1024w, https://amigos805.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/02/National-FFA-Week-celebrated-at-Santa-Maria-High-School.-300x167.png 300w, https://amigos805.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/02/National-FFA-Week-celebrated-at-Santa-Maria-High-School.-768x427.png 768w, https://amigos805.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/02/National-FFA-Week-celebrated-at-Santa-Maria-High-School.-1536x855.png 1536w, https://amigos805.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/02/National-FFA-Week-celebrated-at-Santa-Maria-High-School.-560x312.png 560w, https://amigos805.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/02/National-FFA-Week-celebrated-at-Santa-Maria-High-School.-260x145.png 260w, https://amigos805.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/02/National-FFA-Week-celebrated-at-Santa-Maria-High-School.-160x89.png 160w, https://amigos805.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/02/National-FFA-Week-celebrated-at-Santa-Maria-High-School..png 1687w" sizes="(max-width: 650px) 100vw, 650px" /></a><p id="caption-attachment-56811" class="wp-caption-text">National FFA Week celebrated at Santa Maria High School. Courtesy photos.</p></div> <p><strong>SANTA MARIA</strong> — Every year during the month of February, the FFA Organization celebrates National FFA Week. During a normal year, SMHS FFA students would have participated in competitive events at lunch, our annual tractor pull and our infamous “Got a buck, you’re in luck” hamburger BBQ. This year, things were a little different, but our students were still able to get involved and celebrate National FFA Week.</p> <p><a href="http://amigos805.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/02/SMHS-FFA-01.png" target="_blank" rel="noopener"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" class="alignright wp-image-56812" src="http://amigos805.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/02/SMHS-FFA-01.png" alt="" width="300" height="436" srcset="https://amigos805.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/02/SMHS-FFA-01.png 418w, https://amigos805.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/02/SMHS-FFA-01-207x300.png 207w, https://amigos805.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/02/SMHS-FFA-01-260x378.png 260w, https://amigos805.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/02/SMHS-FFA-01-160x232.png 160w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px" /></a>This week our students celebrated National FFA Week through virtual contests posted on Social Media, a virtual Zoom meeting, Spirit Dress Up days and a Drive Thru Meeting. During our Drive Thru Meeting, which some of you may have participated in while leaving work Wednesday, students were given a variety of Agricultural goodies and had a lot to see.</p> <p>Students in the Agriculture Leadership class reached out to different agricultural commodity councils and received goodies from Sunmaid Raisins, the Beef Council, the Santa Barbara County Farm Bureau and California Real Milk. Each student who attended the Drive Thru received a customized drawstring Santa Maria FFA bag filled with these goodies and a special snack! We also had a “looking zoo” instead of a petting zoo with a miniature horse, goats, rabbits, and chickens. Each student was given a small bag of potting soil, a container and either pumpkin, radish, or spinach seeds to plant at home. Our Ag mechanics class made some special metal cutouts for our students as well.<a href="http://amigos805.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/02/SMHS-FFA-03.png" target="_blank" rel="noopener"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" class="alignright wp-image-56813" src="http://amigos805.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/02/SMHS-FFA-03.png" alt="" width="300" height="401" srcset="https://amigos805.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/02/SMHS-FFA-03.png 344w, https://amigos805.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/02/SMHS-FFA-03-224x300.png 224w, https://amigos805.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/02/SMHS-FFA-03-260x348.png 260w, https://amigos805.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/02/SMHS-FFA-03-160x214.png 160w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px" /></a></p> <p>Finally, the Santa Barbara County Farm Bureau was there to pass out FFA jackets to those students who applied for a free FFA jacket through the Blue Jacket Bonanza program which is celebrating their 10th year awarding FFA jackets to deserving students.</p> <p>Mr. Campbell making his way through the Drive Thru! (right pic)</p> <p>The FFA motto is something our students live by and during our Drive Thru meeting, students brought blankets and socks to donate to the Salvation Army. We are so proud of our students and their desire to Live to Serve!</p> <p>Our students celebrated Ag Teacher Appreciation Day with special messages for each of the Ag Teachers. One student wanted to thank all teachers for their hard work this year and we completely agree with them. Thank you to all of the teachers and staff at SMHS for your continued support of our students and our Agriculture Program, we couldn’t do it without you! Go Saints!</p> <p><a href="http://amigos805.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/02/SMHS-FFA-04.png" target="_blank" rel="noopener"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" class="alignright wp-image-56814" src="http://amigos805.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/02/SMHS-FFA-04.png" alt="" width="300" height="402" srcset="https://amigos805.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/02/SMHS-FFA-04.png 697w, https://amigos805.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/02/SMHS-FFA-04-224x300.png 224w, https://amigos805.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/02/SMHS-FFA-04-560x750.png 560w, https://amigos805.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/02/SMHS-FFA-04-260x348.png 260w, https://amigos805.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/02/SMHS-FFA-04-160x214.png 160w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px" /></a>This week, Mr. Luis Guerra was also chosen as the South Coast Region Golden Owl. This is an award for agriculture teachers sponsored by Nationwide Insurance. Mr. Guerra will now go on to compete against the other winners in the state. If you see him, wish him luck and if you know Mr. Guerra, you know he is very deserving of this special recognition!</p> <p><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" class="aligncenter wp-image-56815 size-full" src="http://amigos805.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/02/SMHS-FFA-02.png" alt="" width="423" height="421" srcset="https://amigos805.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/02/SMHS-FFA-02.png 423w, https://amigos805.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/02/SMHS-FFA-02-300x300.png 300w, https://amigos805.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/02/SMHS-FFA-02-150x150.png 150w, https://amigos805.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/02/SMHS-FFA-02-260x259.png 260w, https://amigos805.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/02/SMHS-FFA-02-160x159.png 160w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 423px) 100vw, 423px" /></p> ]]></content:encoded> </item> <item> <title>Santa Maria HS FCCLA take part in Family and Consumer Sciences (FCS) during FCCLA Week</title> <link>https://amigos805.com/santa-maria-hs-fccla-take-part-in-family-and-consumer-sciences-fcs-during-fccla-week/</link> <dc:creator><![CDATA[Community Contributor]]></dc:creator> <pubDate>Fri, 19 Feb 2021 18:00:48 +0000</pubDate> <category><![CDATA[Cultural]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Education]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Family]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Local]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Technology]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Youth]]></category> <category><![CDATA[?Family]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Career and Community Leaders of America]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Family and Consumer Sciences (FCS)]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Santa Maria High School]]></category> <guid isPermaLink="false">http://amigos805.com/?p=56583</guid> <description><![CDATA[ The Santa Maria High School FCCLA recently joined more than 182,000 members across the nation in raising awareness of Family, Career and Community Leaders of America and advocating for Family and Consumer Sciences (FCS) during FCCLA Week. Held annually during the second week of February in conjunction with Career and Technical Education Month, FCCLA Week celebrates the accomplishments of FCCLA and the positive impact FCS has on our society, according to Saint Teacher and Advisor Nicki Pedeliski.<p class="more-link-p"><a class="more-link" href="https://amigos805.com/santa-maria-hs-fccla-take-part-in-family-and-consumer-sciences-fcs-during-fccla-week/">Read more →</a></p>]]></description> <content:encoded><![CDATA[<div id="attachment_56584" style="width: 360px" class="wp-caption alignright"><a href="http://amigos805.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/02/Yosuni.jpg" target="_blank" rel="noopener"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" aria-describedby="caption-attachment-56584" class="wp-image-56584" src="http://amigos805.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/02/Yosuni-768x1024.jpg" alt="" width="350" height="467" srcset="https://amigos805.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/02/Yosuni-768x1024.jpg 768w, https://amigos805.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/02/Yosuni-225x300.jpg 225w, https://amigos805.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/02/Yosuni-560x747.jpg 560w, https://amigos805.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/02/Yosuni-260x347.jpg 260w, https://amigos805.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/02/Yosuni-160x213.jpg 160w, https://amigos805.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/02/Yosuni.jpg 960w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 350px) 100vw, 350px" /></a><p id="caption-attachment-56584" class="wp-caption-text">Yosuni Rodriquez. Courtesy photo.</p></div> <p><strong>SANTA MARIA</strong> — The Santa Maria High School FCCLA recently joined more than 182,000 members across the nation in raising awareness of <strong>Family, Career and Community Leaders of America</strong> and advocating for Family and Consumer Sciences (FCS) during <strong>FCCLA Week</strong>.</p> <p>Held annually during the second week of February in conjunction with Career and Technical Education Month, FCCLA Week celebrates the accomplishments of FCCLA and the positive impact FCS has on our society, according to Saint Teacher and Advisor Nicki Pedeliski.</p> <p>Each day of FCCLA Week has a unique theme, which allows members, advisers, and supporters to create a customizable, educational experience for everyone involved. More than 350 Santa Maria FCCLA members participated in virtual Valentine’s Day card exchanges with kids from St Jude Children’s Research Hospital. One member noted, “Sending them a card made my heart feel so warm and so happy knowing I will be putting a smile on their faces.” Another FCCLA member said, “This project made me feel very happy because these kids deserve the world and are such an inspiration to everyone!”</p> <p>Santa Maria Chapter Officer, <strong>Yosuni Rodriquez</strong>, was elected to serve on the Region 7 FCCLA officer team for the 2021-2022 school year. Yosuni shared at the Region 7 FCCLA Spring meeting, “I like to inspire and show people when you put your mind to something you really want, you can reach it with the time and the effort.” Yosuni will be installed as an officer at the State Leadership Conference in April and trained at the California FCCLA Region Officer Leadership Conference held in July.</p> <p>Juniors, Norah Reyes and Sofia Regalado are representing Santa Maria FCCLA with their STAR Events (Students Taking Action with Recognition) Projects at the State STAR Event Competition held virtually in April. These projects allow students to be recognized for proficiency and achievement in chapter and individual projects, leadership skills and career preparation.</p> <p>Family, Career and Community Leaders of America (FCCLA), is a dynamic and effective national student organization that helps young men and women become leaders and address important personal, family, work, and societal issues through Family and Consumer Sciences education. FCCLA has over 150,000 members and over 6,500 chapters from 50 state associations, Puerto Rico, and the Virgin Islands. The organization has involved more than ten million youth since its founding in 1945.</p> ]]></content:encoded> </item> <item> <title>Santa Maria High School to increase number of Saints applying for financial aid</title> <link>https://amigos805.com/santa-maria-high-school-to-increase-number-of-saints-applying-for-financial-aid/</link> <dc:creator><![CDATA[Community Contributor]]></dc:creator> <pubDate>Fri, 12 Feb 2021 14:00:59 +0000</pubDate> <category><![CDATA[Education]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Finance]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Government]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Local]]></category> <category><![CDATA[News]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Youth]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Financial aid]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Santa Maria High School]]></category> <guid isPermaLink="false">http://amigos805.com/?p=56427</guid> <description><![CDATA[Santa Maria High School officials this month will increase the of number Saints applying for financial aid by helping them complete either the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) or California Dream Act Application (CADA), with a goal of 100 percent participation. <p class="more-link-p"><a class="more-link" href="https://amigos805.com/santa-maria-high-school-to-increase-number-of-saints-applying-for-financial-aid/">Read more →</a></p>]]></description> <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><strong><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" class="alignright wp-image-42452 size-full" src="http://amigos805.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/02/Feb.-10-—-Musicians-from-five-local-high-schools-will-join-forces-for-a-performance-in-Santa-Maria.png" alt="" width="192" height="163" />SANTA MARIA</strong> — Santa Maria High School officials this month will increase the of number Saints applying for financial aid by helping them complete either the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) or California Dream Act Application (CADA), with a goal of 100 percent participation.</p> <p class="xxmsonormal">By filling out the forms, students can qualify for federal and state aid and are taking the first step towards college success. The Class of 2021 will complete the application within their Government and Economics classes. Students will have multiple opportunities to receive assistance via zoom, individual appointments, digital lessons on canvas, and morning and afternoon office hours.</p> <p class="xxmsonormal">The highest percentage of Financial Aid submissions on or before March 2<sup>nd</sup> 2021, will win caps and gowns for their entire classroom. The teacher with the winning class wins the race and a trophy with bragging rights.</p> <p class="xmsonormal">“During these very difficult times we are looking for creative ways to help motivate our students do the things that will help them be successful,’’ said Assistant Saint Principal Monica Pallan. “It will be a great way to involve all stakeholders to get students to complete the FAFSA and/or CA Dream Act Application.’’</p> <p class="xmsonormal">Senior Team consists of the two senior counselors (Maria Fruge and Ben Lopez) and EAOP Nancy Pacheco are the leads but the entire SMHS counseling team has a hand supporting this great cause including Ms. Washington, College and Career Specialist.</p> <p class="xxmsonormal">Free caps and gowns for the winning class are possible thanks to generous donations from the Santa Maria Sunrisers Lions Club, a local service club and the UCSB Early Academic Outreach Program.</p> <p class="xmsonormal">There are 651 seniors.</p> ]]></content:encoded> </item> <item> <title>April 30 — Santa Maria High School students to present Saints Virtual Talent Show</title> <link>https://amigos805.com/april-30-santa-maria-high-school-students-to-present-saints-virtual-talent-show/</link> <dc:creator><![CDATA[Community Contributor]]></dc:creator> <pubDate>Fri, 01 Jan 2021 17:30:23 +0000</pubDate> <category><![CDATA[Education]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Local]]></category> <category><![CDATA[News]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Youth]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Santa Maria High School]]></category> <guid isPermaLink="false">http://amigos805.com/?p=57289</guid> <description><![CDATA[Santa Maria High School students and faculty will take entertainment to new heights during the Saints Virtual Talent Show at 4 p.m. April 30. The submission period for two-to-three minute videos began today and wraps up April 15. The videos can be uploaded at WWW. BIT.LY/TALENTSMHS and the names/ student identification should be directed to mgoldin@smjuhsd.org.<p class="more-link-p"><a class="more-link" href="https://amigos805.com/april-30-santa-maria-high-school-students-to-present-saints-virtual-talent-show/">Read more →</a></p>]]></description> <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><strong><a href="http://amigos805.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/03/Saint-Talent-Show.png" target="_blank" rel="noopener"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" class="alignright wp-image-57290" src="http://amigos805.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/03/Saint-Talent-Show-790x1024.png" alt="" width="350" height="453" srcset="https://amigos805.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/03/Saint-Talent-Show-790x1024.png 790w, https://amigos805.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/03/Saint-Talent-Show-232x300.png 232w, https://amigos805.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/03/Saint-Talent-Show-768x995.png 768w, https://amigos805.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/03/Saint-Talent-Show-560x726.png 560w, https://amigos805.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/03/Saint-Talent-Show-260x337.png 260w, https://amigos805.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/03/Saint-Talent-Show-160x207.png 160w, https://amigos805.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/03/Saint-Talent-Show.png 988w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 350px) 100vw, 350px" /></a>SANTA MARIA</strong> — Santa Maria High School students and faculty will take entertainment to new heights during the Saints Virtual Talent Show at 4 p.m. April 30.</p> <p>The submission period for two-to-three minute videos began today and wraps up April 15. The videos can be uploaded at <a href="http://www.BIT.LY/TALENTSMHS" target="_blank" rel="noopener">www.BIT.LY/TALENTSMHS</a> and the names/ student identification should be directed to <a href="mailto:mgoldin@smjuhsd.org" target="_blank" rel="noopener">mgoldin@smjuhsd.org</a></p> <p>“Many of our students have numerous talents and do not have the chance to showcase them,” said teachers and drama club advisors Glenn and Merrie Goldin. “Giving our students a place, even though it is now on Zoom, helps our Saints discover what they are good at, and supports them in working on what they need to develop.’’</p> <p>The event, which is organized by the school’s Drama club students, will feature magicians, singers, dancers and much more.</p> <p>“It’s important to be in clubs right now to feel a sense of involvement even when we’re not physically in school,’’ said student Malory Ramirez.</p> <p>Students Vanessa Zayes and Coline Cruz (club treasurer) agreed, adding “the club is a place to express yourself, show your hidden talents and where we can be ourselves.’’</p> <p>ASB President and club member Janeryi Antonio summed it up: “the club is a place where we can socialize with other friends and have fun.’’</p> <p>Normally, the show is held inside the historic Ethel Pope Auditorium in front of a large school and community audience.</p> ]]></content:encoded> </item> <item> <title>Santa Maria HS FCCLA Trains Chapter Officers at Regional Leadership Training</title> <link>https://amigos805.com/santa-maria-hs-fccla-trains-chapter-officers-at-regional-leadership-training/</link> <dc:creator><![CDATA[Community Contributor]]></dc:creator> <pubDate>Wed, 21 Oct 2020 22:00:46 +0000</pubDate> <category><![CDATA[Local]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Career and Community Leaders of America (FCCLA]]></category> <category><![CDATA[family]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Santa Maria High School]]></category> <guid isPermaLink="false">http://amigos805.com/?p=53986</guid> <description><![CDATA[Five Santa Maria High School Family, Career and Community Leaders of America (FCCLA) chapter officers virtually attended Region 7’s Chapter Leader Officer Training (COLT) on Saturday, October 17. Chapter officers included: Gail Victoria Demition, Cristal Gomez, Maria Nolasco, Norah Reynes and Yosuni Rodriguez. The officers were given the opportunity to network with other FCCLA leaders from around the area, receive training regarding their chapter office position, and advance their leadership skills. “I liked the atmosphere that was created between all of us at our meeting and what FCCLA stands for in general,’’ Gomez said.<p class="more-link-p"><a class="more-link" href="https://amigos805.com/santa-maria-hs-fccla-trains-chapter-officers-at-regional-leadership-training/">Read more →</a></p>]]></description> <content:encoded><![CDATA[<div id="attachment_53987" style="width: 660px" class="wp-caption aligncenter"><a href="http://amigos805.com/santa-maria-hs-fccla-trains-chapter-officers-at-regional-leadership-training/smhs-fccla/" target="_blank" rel="attachment noopener wp-att-53987"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" aria-describedby="caption-attachment-53987" class="wp-image-53987" src="http://amigos805.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/10/SMHS-FCCLA-1024x576.png" alt="" width="650" height="365" srcset="https://amigos805.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/10/SMHS-FCCLA-1024x576.png 1024w, https://amigos805.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/10/SMHS-FCCLA-300x169.png 300w, https://amigos805.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/10/SMHS-FCCLA-768x432.png 768w, https://amigos805.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/10/SMHS-FCCLA-560x315.png 560w, https://amigos805.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/10/SMHS-FCCLA-260x146.png 260w, https://amigos805.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/10/SMHS-FCCLA-160x90.png 160w, https://amigos805.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/10/SMHS-FCCLA.png 1366w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 650px) 100vw, 650px" /></a><p id="caption-attachment-53987" class="wp-caption-text">Courtesy image.</p></div> <p><strong>SANTA MARIA</strong> — Five Santa Maria High School Family, Career and Community Leaders of America (FCCLA) chapter officers virtually attended Region 7’s Chapter Leader Officer Training (COLT) on Saturday, October 17.</p> <p>Chapter officers included: Gail Victoria Demition, Cristal Gomez, Maria Nolasco, Norah Reynes and Yosuni Rodriguez. The officers were given the opportunity to network with other FCCLA leaders from around the area, receive training regarding their chapter office position, and advance their leadership skills.</p> <p>“I liked the atmosphere that was created between all of us at our meeting and what FCCLA stands for in general,’’ Gomez said.</p> <p>“I personally really liked how everyone was really kind and respectful during the entire meeting,’’ Rodriguez said. “All rules were followed and I think everyone had a good time because it was a meeting to get to know each other depending on the position we want. They made fun games for us to play to get to know each other. I think it was awesome that everyone participated.’’</p> <p>“I like how everyone was having a great time and I learned what some of the responsibilities the leaders have are,’’ Nolasco added.</p> <p>Three chapter advisers, Mary Foley, Erin Pearson, and Nicki Pedeliski, attended an adviser update session regarding competitions and future conferences.</p> <p>“I am so glad that we were still able to conduct this training under these unique virtual circumstances,’’ Pearson said. “It was a great opportunity for our students to be involved and learn skills that will last a lifetime. Watching these students step up and want to be better leaders makes me very excited for this year and our future.”</p> <p>The FCCLA is a dynamic and effective national student organization that helps young men and women become leaders and address important personal, family, work, and societal issues through Family and Consumer Sciences education. FCCLA has over 150,000 members and over 6,500 chapters from 50 state associations, Puerto Rico, and the Virgin Islands. The organization has involved more than ten million youth since its founding in 1945.</p> ]]></content:encoded> </item> <item> <title>University Bound SMHS Seniors receive drive-through recognition</title> <link>https://amigos805.com/university-bound-smhs-seniors-to-receive-drive-through-recognition/</link> <dc:creator><![CDATA[Community Contributor]]></dc:creator> <pubDate>Thu, 24 Sep 2020 19:00:54 +0000</pubDate> <category><![CDATA[Cultural]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Education]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Local]]></category> <category><![CDATA[News]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Youth]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Santa Maria High School]]></category> <guid isPermaLink="false">http://amigos805.com/?p=53302</guid> <description><![CDATA[Santa Maria High School seniors already academically prepared for universities received recognition during a drive-through event in the Thornburg parking lot on Sept. 24. About 250 Saints, who have met A-G requirements (university entry mandates), plan to pick up a certificate, lawn sign, senior toolkit and enter a raffle for prizes. The UC/CSU application process is approaching.<p class="more-link-p"><a class="more-link" href="https://amigos805.com/university-bound-smhs-seniors-to-receive-drive-through-recognition/">Read more →</a></p>]]></description> <content:encoded><![CDATA[<div id="attachment_53386" style="width: 360px" class="wp-caption alignright"><a href="http://amigos805.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/09/IMG_1005.jpg" target="_blank" rel="noopener"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" aria-describedby="caption-attachment-53386" class="wp-image-53386" src="http://amigos805.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/09/IMG_1005-1024x768.jpg" alt="" width="350" height="263" srcset="https://amigos805.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/09/IMG_1005-1024x768.jpg 1024w, https://amigos805.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/09/IMG_1005-300x225.jpg 300w, https://amigos805.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/09/IMG_1005-768x576.jpg 768w, https://amigos805.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/09/IMG_1005-560x420.jpg 560w, https://amigos805.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/09/IMG_1005-260x195.jpg 260w, https://amigos805.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/09/IMG_1005-160x120.jpg 160w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 350px) 100vw, 350px" /></a><p id="caption-attachment-53386" class="wp-caption-text">Courtesy photos.</p></div> <p><strong>SANTA MARIA</strong> — Santa Maria High School seniors already academically prepared for universities receive recognition during a drive-through event in the Thornburg parking lot on Sept. 24.</p> <p>About 250 Saints, who have met A-G requirements (university entry mandates), picked up a certificate, lawn sign, senior toolkit and enter a raffle for prizes. The UC/CSU application process is approaching.</p> <p>“Over the past few years, these students have risen to the challenging course work; they deserve recognition for the dedication they have committed to their education,’’ said assistant principal Monica Pallan. “Students will get a student action plan that will help them navigate the upcoming senior year. All staff is welcome to join but please remember your mask.’’</p> <p><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" class="aligncenter wp-image-53388 size-large" src="http://amigos805.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/09/IMG_0996-1024x768.jpg" alt="" width="560" height="420" srcset="https://amigos805.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/09/IMG_0996-1024x768.jpg 1024w, https://amigos805.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/09/IMG_0996-300x225.jpg 300w, https://amigos805.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/09/IMG_0996-768x576.jpg 768w, https://amigos805.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/09/IMG_0996-560x420.jpg 560w, https://amigos805.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/09/IMG_0996-260x195.jpg 260w, https://amigos805.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/09/IMG_0996-160x120.jpg 160w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 560px) 100vw, 560px" /></p> <p> </p> <p><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" class="aligncenter wp-image-53389 size-large" src="http://amigos805.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/09/IMG_0976-1024x768.jpg" alt="" width="560" height="420" srcset="https://amigos805.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/09/IMG_0976-1024x768.jpg 1024w, https://amigos805.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/09/IMG_0976-300x225.jpg 300w, https://amigos805.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/09/IMG_0976-768x576.jpg 768w, https://amigos805.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/09/IMG_0976-560x420.jpg 560w, https://amigos805.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/09/IMG_0976-260x195.jpg 260w, https://amigos805.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/09/IMG_0976-160x120.jpg 160w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 560px) 100vw, 560px" /></p> <p> </p> <p><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" class="aligncenter wp-image-53391 size-large" src="http://amigos805.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/09/IMG_0969-1024x768.jpg" alt="" width="560" height="420" srcset="https://amigos805.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/09/IMG_0969-1024x768.jpg 1024w, https://amigos805.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/09/IMG_0969-300x225.jpg 300w, https://amigos805.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/09/IMG_0969-768x576.jpg 768w, https://amigos805.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/09/IMG_0969-560x420.jpg 560w, https://amigos805.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/09/IMG_0969-260x195.jpg 260w, https://amigos805.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/09/IMG_0969-160x120.jpg 160w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 560px) 100vw, 560px" /></p> <p> </p> <p><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" class="aligncenter wp-image-53387 size-large" src="http://amigos805.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/09/IMG_1003-1024x768.jpg" alt="" width="560" height="420" srcset="https://amigos805.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/09/IMG_1003-1024x768.jpg 1024w, https://amigos805.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/09/IMG_1003-300x225.jpg 300w, https://amigos805.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/09/IMG_1003-768x576.jpg 768w, https://amigos805.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/09/IMG_1003-560x420.jpg 560w, https://amigos805.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/09/IMG_1003-260x195.jpg 260w, https://amigos805.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/09/IMG_1003-160x120.jpg 160w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 560px) 100vw, 560px" /></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. 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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>Santa Maria High School holds cap and gown distribution/celebration</title> <link>https://amigos805.com/santa-maria-high-school-holds-cap-and-gown-distribution-celebration/</link> <dc:creator><![CDATA[Community Contributor]]></dc:creator> <pubDate>Wed, 13 May 2020 00:00:32 +0000</pubDate> <category><![CDATA[Cultural]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Education]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Family]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Government]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Local]]></category> <category><![CDATA[News]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Youth]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Santa Maria High School]]></category> <guid isPermaLink="false">http://amigos805.com/?p=50950</guid> <description><![CDATA[Santa Maria High School administrators, teachers and staff celebrated senior success when they distributed graduation caps and gowns on May 11.<p class="more-link-p"><a class="more-link" href="https://amigos805.com/santa-maria-high-school-holds-cap-and-gown-distribution-celebration/">Read more →</a></p>]]></description> <content:encoded><![CDATA[<div id="attachment_50951" style="width: 360px" class="wp-caption alignright"><a href="http://amigos805.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/05/IMG_0631.jpg" target="_blank" rel="noopener"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" aria-describedby="caption-attachment-50951" class="wp-image-50951" src="http://amigos805.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/05/IMG_0631-1024x768.jpg" alt="" width="350" height="263" srcset="https://amigos805.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/05/IMG_0631-1024x768.jpg 1024w, https://amigos805.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/05/IMG_0631-300x225.jpg 300w, https://amigos805.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/05/IMG_0631-768x576.jpg 768w, https://amigos805.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/05/IMG_0631-560x420.jpg 560w, https://amigos805.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/05/IMG_0631-260x195.jpg 260w, https://amigos805.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/05/IMG_0631-160x120.jpg 160w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 350px) 100vw, 350px" /></a><p id="caption-attachment-50951" class="wp-caption-text">Courtesy photos.</p></div> <p><strong>SANTA MARIA</strong> — <span style="letter-spacing: 0.05em;">Santa Maria High School administrators, teachers and staff celebrated senior success when they distributed graduation caps and gowns on May 11.</span></p> <div class="page" title="Page 1"> <div class="layoutArea"> <div class="column"> <p>The drive?thru event took place in the staff parking lot off Thornburg Street. Volunteers placed the items into an open vehicle window or trunk. Students entered the staff parking lot and make a line adjacent to the softball field fence.</p> <p>“These students are our seniors, so it is very important to rally around these opportunities and go the extra mile for them (put ourselves in their shoes for a second),’’ said activity director Adrian Salazar.</p> </div> </div> </div> <p> </p> <p><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" class="aligncenter size-large wp-image-50954" src="http://amigos805.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/05/IMG_0643-1024x768.jpg" alt="" width="560" height="420" srcset="https://amigos805.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/05/IMG_0643-1024x768.jpg 1024w, https://amigos805.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/05/IMG_0643-300x225.jpg 300w, https://amigos805.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/05/IMG_0643-768x576.jpg 768w, https://amigos805.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/05/IMG_0643-560x420.jpg 560w, https://amigos805.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/05/IMG_0643-260x195.jpg 260w, https://amigos805.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/05/IMG_0643-160x120.jpg 160w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 560px) 100vw, 560px" /></p> <p> </p> <p><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" class="aligncenter size-large wp-image-50953" src="http://amigos805.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/05/IMG_0629-1024x768.jpg" alt="" width="560" height="420" srcset="https://amigos805.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/05/IMG_0629-1024x768.jpg 1024w, https://amigos805.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/05/IMG_0629-300x225.jpg 300w, https://amigos805.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/05/IMG_0629-768x576.jpg 768w, https://amigos805.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/05/IMG_0629-560x420.jpg 560w, https://amigos805.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/05/IMG_0629-260x195.jpg 260w, https://amigos805.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/05/IMG_0629-160x120.jpg 160w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 560px) 100vw, 560px" /></p> <p> </p> <p><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" class="size-large wp-image-50952 aligncenter" src="http://amigos805.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/05/IMG_0630-1024x768.jpg" alt="" width="560" height="420" srcset="https://amigos805.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/05/IMG_0630-1024x768.jpg 1024w, https://amigos805.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/05/IMG_0630-300x225.jpg 300w, https://amigos805.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/05/IMG_0630-768x576.jpg 768w, https://amigos805.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/05/IMG_0630-560x420.jpg 560w, https://amigos805.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/05/IMG_0630-260x195.jpg 260w, https://amigos805.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/05/IMG_0630-160x120.jpg 160w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 560px) 100vw, 560px" /></p> ]]></content:encoded> </item> <item> <title>Santa Maria Joint Union High School District Board of Education approves Steve Campbell as principal of Santa Maria High School</title> <link>https://amigos805.com/51021-2/</link> <dc:creator><![CDATA[Community Contributor]]></dc:creator> <pubDate>Tue, 12 May 2020 23:00:47 +0000</pubDate> <category><![CDATA[Education]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Government]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Local]]></category> <category><![CDATA[News]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Youth]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Santa Maria High School]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Santa Maria Joint Union High School District Board of Education]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Steve Campbell]]></category> <guid isPermaLink="false">http://amigos805.com/?p=51021</guid> <description><![CDATA[ The Santa Maria Joint Union High School District Board of Education on Tuesday night approved Steve Campbell as the principal of Santa Maria High School. Superintendent Antonio Garcia made the announcement during the regular board meeting. Campbell has served as interim principal since April 2018 when former principal Joe Domingues retired.<p class="more-link-p"><a class="more-link" href="https://amigos805.com/51021-2/">Read more →</a></p>]]></description> <content:encoded><![CDATA[<div id="attachment_51022" style="width: 360px" class="wp-caption alignright"><a href="http://amigos805.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/05/Steve-Campbell.jpg" target="_blank" rel="noopener"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" aria-describedby="caption-attachment-51022" class="wp-image-51022" src="http://amigos805.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/05/Steve-Campbell-734x1024.jpg" alt="" width="350" height="488" srcset="https://amigos805.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/05/Steve-Campbell-734x1024.jpg 734w, https://amigos805.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/05/Steve-Campbell-215x300.jpg 215w, https://amigos805.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/05/Steve-Campbell-768x1071.jpg 768w, https://amigos805.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/05/Steve-Campbell-560x781.jpg 560w, https://amigos805.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/05/Steve-Campbell-260x362.jpg 260w, https://amigos805.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/05/Steve-Campbell-160x223.jpg 160w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 350px) 100vw, 350px" /></a><p id="caption-attachment-51022" class="wp-caption-text">Courtesy photo.</p></div> <p><strong>SANTA MARIA</strong> — The Santa Maria Joint Union High School District Board of Education on Tuesday night approved Steve Campbell as the principal of Santa Maria High School.</p> <p>Superintendent Antonio Garcia made the announcement during the regular board meeting. Campbell has served as interim principal since April 2018 when former principal Joe Domingues retired.</p> <p>Campbell joined the Saints in 2013 as assistant principal. His AP assignments have involved special programs as well as and curriculum and instruction.</p> <p>“I am extremely excited and honored to have the opportunity to assure the good things that we have established here at SMHS continue as planned,’’ Campbell said. “We have so many things going in the right direction, I am anxious to get to work in taking the school to the highest level.”</p> <p>The hiring process attracted 15 applicants from all over California. The district solicited input from SMHS staff on principal characteristics and school priorities.</p> <p>“I am happy to have Steve Campbell serve as the new Principal of Santa Maria High School,’’ Garcia said. “The selection process clearly revealed and affirmed his fit and preparedness to take the helm. I am confident that he will lead the school to the next level in its trajectory to success.”</p> <p>As an educator, Campbell has been a physics teacher in Colorado, Dean of Students at Morro Bay High School and Director of Special Projects for Paso Robles Joint Unified School District.</p> ]]></content:encoded> </item> <item> <title>Santa Maria High School seniors heading to universities celebrate social-distancing drive-thru ceremony</title> <link>https://amigos805.com/santa-maria-high-school-seniors-heading-to-universities-celebrate-social-distancing-drive-thru-ceremony/</link> <dc:creator><![CDATA[Community Contributor]]></dc:creator> <pubDate>Thu, 07 May 2020 19:00:02 +0000</pubDate> <category><![CDATA[Education]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Family]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Local]]></category> <category><![CDATA[News]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Youth]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Santa Maria High School]]></category> <category><![CDATA[social-distancing drive-thru ceremony]]></category> <guid isPermaLink="false">http://amigos805.com/?p=50844</guid> <description><![CDATA[A social-distancing drive-thru ceremony celebrating Santa Maria High School seniors heading to universities was held May 1.<p class="more-link-p"><a class="more-link" href="https://amigos805.com/santa-maria-high-school-seniors-heading-to-universities-celebrate-social-distancing-drive-thru-ceremony/">Read more →</a></p>]]></description> <content:encoded><![CDATA[<div id="attachment_50845" style="width: 360px" class="wp-caption alignright"><a href="http://amigos805.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/05/A-social-distancing-drive-thru-ceremony-celebrating-Santa-Maria-High-School-seniors-heading-to-universities.png" target="_blank" rel="noopener"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" aria-describedby="caption-attachment-50845" class="wp-image-50845" src="http://amigos805.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/05/A-social-distancing-drive-thru-ceremony-celebrating-Santa-Maria-High-School-seniors-heading-to-universities.png" alt="" width="350" height="277" srcset="https://amigos805.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/05/A-social-distancing-drive-thru-ceremony-celebrating-Santa-Maria-High-School-seniors-heading-to-universities.png 880w, https://amigos805.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/05/A-social-distancing-drive-thru-ceremony-celebrating-Santa-Maria-High-School-seniors-heading-to-universities-300x237.png 300w, https://amigos805.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/05/A-social-distancing-drive-thru-ceremony-celebrating-Santa-Maria-High-School-seniors-heading-to-universities-768x607.png 768w, https://amigos805.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/05/A-social-distancing-drive-thru-ceremony-celebrating-Santa-Maria-High-School-seniors-heading-to-universities-560x443.png 560w, https://amigos805.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/05/A-social-distancing-drive-thru-ceremony-celebrating-Santa-Maria-High-School-seniors-heading-to-universities-260x206.png 260w, https://amigos805.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/05/A-social-distancing-drive-thru-ceremony-celebrating-Santa-Maria-High-School-seniors-heading-to-universities-160x127.png 160w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 350px) 100vw, 350px" /></a><p id="caption-attachment-50845" class="wp-caption-text">Courtesy photos.</p></div> <p><strong>SANTA MARIA</strong> — <span style="letter-spacing: 0.05em;">A social-distancing drive-thru ceremony celebrating Santa Maria High School seniors heading to universities was held May 1.</span></p> <div class="page" title="Page 1"> <div class="section"> <div class="layoutArea"> <div class="column"> <p>School administrators, in masks and gloves, were in the staff parking lot off Thornburg Street to honor each Saint for his or her academic dedication.</p> <p>About 150 students received a medal from the University of California (UC) system, a Presidential certificate and an assortment of school supplies.</p> <p>“The counseling team and faculty feel that it is important to recognize these students that have taken rigorous courses and have made many sacrifices to achieve the privilege of a university acceptance,’’ said assistant principal Monica Pallan. “This event will hopefully show the students how proud and how special they are. Administrators, counselors and teachers will be present to show their love for these students.’’</p> </div> </div> </div> </div> <p> </p> <p><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" class="aligncenter size-large wp-image-50853" src="http://amigos805.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/05/IMG_0555-1024x768.jpg" alt="" width="560" height="420" srcset="https://amigos805.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/05/IMG_0555-1024x768.jpg 1024w, https://amigos805.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/05/IMG_0555-300x225.jpg 300w, https://amigos805.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/05/IMG_0555-768x576.jpg 768w, https://amigos805.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/05/IMG_0555-560x420.jpg 560w, https://amigos805.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/05/IMG_0555-260x195.jpg 260w, https://amigos805.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/05/IMG_0555-160x120.jpg 160w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 560px) 100vw, 560px" /></p> <p> </p> <p><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" class="aligncenter size-large wp-image-50852" src="http://amigos805.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/05/IMG_0558-1024x768.jpg" alt="" width="560" height="420" srcset="https://amigos805.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/05/IMG_0558-1024x768.jpg 1024w, https://amigos805.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/05/IMG_0558-300x225.jpg 300w, https://amigos805.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/05/IMG_0558-768x576.jpg 768w, https://amigos805.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/05/IMG_0558-560x420.jpg 560w, https://amigos805.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/05/IMG_0558-260x195.jpg 260w, https://amigos805.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/05/IMG_0558-160x120.jpg 160w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 560px) 100vw, 560px" /></p> <p> </p> <p><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" class="aligncenter size-large wp-image-50851" src="http://amigos805.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/05/IMG_0566-1024x768.jpg" alt="" width="560" height="420" srcset="https://amigos805.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/05/IMG_0566-1024x768.jpg 1024w, https://amigos805.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/05/IMG_0566-300x225.jpg 300w, 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https://amigos805.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/05/IMG_0569-160x120.jpg 160w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 560px) 100vw, 560px" /></p> <p> </p> <p><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" class="aligncenter size-large wp-image-50849" src="http://amigos805.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/05/IMG_0580-1024x768.jpg" alt="" width="560" height="420" srcset="https://amigos805.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/05/IMG_0580-1024x768.jpg 1024w, https://amigos805.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/05/IMG_0580-300x225.jpg 300w, https://amigos805.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/05/IMG_0580-768x576.jpg 768w, https://amigos805.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/05/IMG_0580-560x420.jpg 560w, https://amigos805.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/05/IMG_0580-260x195.jpg 260w, https://amigos805.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/05/IMG_0580-160x120.jpg 160w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 560px) 100vw, 560px" /></p> <p> </p> <p><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" class="aligncenter size-large wp-image-50848" src="http://amigos805.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/05/IMG_0581-1024x768.jpg" alt="" width="560" height="420" srcset="https://amigos805.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/05/IMG_0581-1024x768.jpg 1024w, https://amigos805.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/05/IMG_0581-300x225.jpg 300w, https://amigos805.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/05/IMG_0581-768x576.jpg 768w, https://amigos805.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/05/IMG_0581-560x420.jpg 560w, https://amigos805.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/05/IMG_0581-260x195.jpg 260w, https://amigos805.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/05/IMG_0581-160x120.jpg 160w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 560px) 100vw, 560px" /></p> <p> </p> <p><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" class="aligncenter size-large wp-image-50847" src="http://amigos805.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/05/IMG_0548-1024x768.jpg" alt="" width="560" height="420" srcset="https://amigos805.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/05/IMG_0548-1024x768.jpg 1024w, https://amigos805.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/05/IMG_0548-300x225.jpg 300w, https://amigos805.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/05/IMG_0548-768x576.jpg 768w, https://amigos805.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/05/IMG_0548-560x420.jpg 560w, https://amigos805.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/05/IMG_0548-260x195.jpg 260w, https://amigos805.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/05/IMG_0548-160x120.jpg 160w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 560px) 100vw, 560px" /></p> <p> </p> <p><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" class="aligncenter wp-image-50846 size-large" src="http://amigos805.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/05/IMG_0549-1024x768.jpg" alt="" width="560" height="420" srcset="https://amigos805.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/05/IMG_0549-1024x768.jpg 1024w, https://amigos805.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/05/IMG_0549-300x225.jpg 300w, https://amigos805.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/05/IMG_0549-768x576.jpg 768w, https://amigos805.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/05/IMG_0549-560x420.jpg 560w, https://amigos805.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/05/IMG_0549-260x195.jpg 260w, https://amigos805.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/05/IMG_0549-160x120.jpg 160w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 560px) 100vw, 560px" /></p> ]]></content:encoded> </item> <item> <title>Social-distancing drive-thru ceremony celebrating Santa Maria High School to be held May 1</title> <link>https://amigos805.com/social-distancing-drive-thru-ceremony-celebrating-santa-maria-high-school-to-be-held-may-1/</link> <dc:creator><![CDATA[Community Contributor]]></dc:creator> <pubDate>Thu, 30 Apr 2020 17:00:58 +0000</pubDate> <category><![CDATA[Education]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Family]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Local]]></category> <category><![CDATA[News]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Youth]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Santa Maria High School]]></category> <guid isPermaLink="false">http://amigos805.com/?p=50720</guid> <description><![CDATA[A social-distancing drive-thru ceremony celebrating Santa Maria High School seniors heading to universities is scheduled for Friday, May 1.<p class="more-link-p"><a class="more-link" href="https://amigos805.com/social-distancing-drive-thru-ceremony-celebrating-santa-maria-high-school-to-be-held-may-1/">Read more →</a></p>]]></description> <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><strong><a href="http://amigos805.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/02/Feb.-10-—-Musicians-from-five-local-high-schools-will-join-forces-for-a-performance-in-Santa-Maria.png"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" class="alignright size-full wp-image-42452" src="http://amigos805.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/02/Feb.-10-—-Musicians-from-five-local-high-schools-will-join-forces-for-a-performance-in-Santa-Maria.png" alt="" width="192" height="163" /></a>SANTA MARIA</strong> — A social-distancing drive-thru ceremony celebrating Santa Maria High School seniors heading to universities is scheduled for Friday, May 1.</p> <p>School administrators, in masks and gloves, will be waiting in the staff parking lot off Thornburg Street to honor each Saint for his or her academic dedication.</p> <p>About 150 students will all receive a medal from the University of California (UC) system, a Presidential certificate and an assortment of school supplies.</p> <p>“The counseling team and faculty feel that it is important to recognize these students that have taken rigorous courses and have made many sacrifices to achieve the privilege of a university acceptance,’’ said assistant principal Monica Pallan. “This event will hopefully show the students how proud and how special they are. Administrators, counselors and teachers will be present to show their love for these students.’’</p> <p>Last name (A-L) 5 p.m. to 6 p.m.</p> <p>Last name (M-Z) 6 p.m. to 7 p.m.</p> ]]></content:encoded> </item> <item> <title>Santa Maria to celebrate senior success with graduation cap, gown distribution on May 11. Please see related stories</title> <link>https://amigos805.com/santa-maria-to-celebrate-senior-success-with-graduation-cap-gown-distribution-on-may-11/</link> <dc:creator><![CDATA[Community Contributor]]></dc:creator> <pubDate>Thu, 30 Apr 2020 16:00:27 +0000</pubDate> <category><![CDATA[Education]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Family]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Government]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Local]]></category> <category><![CDATA[News]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Youth]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Santa Maria High School]]></category> <guid isPermaLink="false">http://amigos805.com/?p=50717</guid> <description><![CDATA[Santa Maria High School administrators, teachers and staff will celebrate senior success when they distribute graduation caps and gowns on Friday, May 11.<p class="more-link-p"><a class="more-link" href="https://amigos805.com/santa-maria-to-celebrate-senior-success-with-graduation-cap-gown-distribution-on-may-11/">Read more →</a></p>]]></description> <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><strong><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" class="alignright wp-image-42452 size-full" src="http://amigos805.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/02/Feb.-10-—-Musicians-from-five-local-high-schools-will-join-forces-for-a-performance-in-Santa-Maria.png" alt="" width="192" height="163" />SANTA MARIA</strong> — Santa Maria High School administrators, teachers and staff will celebrate senior success when they distribute graduation caps and gowns on Friday, May 11.</p> <p>The drive-thru event takes place from 3 p.m. to 5 p.m. in the staff parking lot off Thornburg Street. Volunteers will place the items into an open vehicle window or trunk. Students will enter the staff parking lot and make a line adjacent to the softball field fence.</p> <p>Seniors must have their school identification ready to show. Students making a payment should stay in line and wait for further information.</p> <p>Teachers and staff may join the event from a car or by sitting in a lawn chair to cheer on the class.</p> <p>“These students are our seniors, so it is very important to rally around these opportunities and go the extra mile for them (put ourselves in their shoes for a second),’’ said activity director Adrian Salazar.</p> <p> </p> <p> </p> ]]></content:encoded> </item> <item> <title>Sixteen SMHS students and their families were honored during the ‘Saint of the Season’ celebration</title> <link>https://amigos805.com/sixteen-smhs-students-and-their-families-were-honored-during-the-saint-of-the-season-celebration/</link> <dc:creator><![CDATA[Community Contributor]]></dc:creator> <pubDate>Thu, 06 Feb 2020 12:00:34 +0000</pubDate> <category><![CDATA[Education]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Local]]></category> <category><![CDATA[News]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Youth]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Santa Maria High School]]></category> <guid isPermaLink="false">http://amigos805.com/?p=49020</guid> <description><![CDATA[SANTA MARIA — Sixteen Santa Maria High School students and their families were honored during the “Saint of the Season” celebration Wednesday. Certificated and classified staff nominated the Saints for exceeding expectations in class, improving in one or more areas,…<p class="more-link-p"><a class="more-link" href="https://amigos805.com/sixteen-smhs-students-and-their-families-were-honored-during-the-saint-of-the-season-celebration/">Read more →</a></p>]]></description> <content:encoded><![CDATA[<div id="attachment_49021" style="width: 360px" class="wp-caption alignright"><a href="http://amigos805.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/02/IMG_6896.jpg" target="_blank" rel="noopener"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" aria-describedby="caption-attachment-49021" class="wp-image-49021" src="http://amigos805.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/02/IMG_6896-1024x768.jpg" alt="" width="350" height="263" srcset="https://amigos805.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/02/IMG_6896-1024x768.jpg 1024w, https://amigos805.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/02/IMG_6896-300x225.jpg 300w, https://amigos805.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/02/IMG_6896-768x576.jpg 768w, https://amigos805.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/02/IMG_6896-560x420.jpg 560w, https://amigos805.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/02/IMG_6896-260x195.jpg 260w, https://amigos805.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/02/IMG_6896-160x120.jpg 160w, https://amigos805.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/02/IMG_6896.jpg 2048w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 350px) 100vw, 350px" /></a><p id="caption-attachment-49021" class="wp-caption-text">Courtesy photo.</p></div> <p><strong>SANTA MARIA</strong> — Sixteen Santa Maria High School students and their families were honored during the “Saint of the Season” celebration Wednesday.</p> <p>Certificated and classified staff nominated the Saints for exceeding expectations in class, improving in one or more areas, being involved in multiple activities outside the classroom, scoring well on the CFA and having positive personalities and a love for education.</p> <p>The noon luncheon featured pizza, cake, special certificates, goodie bags, a yearbook section and names and photos in a hallway display, according to assistant principal Leslie Martinez. Students also picked honoree teachers, she added.</p> <p>“There is always more room for positive recognition here,’’ Martinez said.</p> <p>Four students were selected from each grade level. The event is in its third year and students are chosen in fall, winter and spring.</p> <p>The 9th graders included Caleb Hoyos, Miguel Perez-Hernandez, Alyssa Vazquez Valenzuela and Alexa Hernandez-Bazan.</p> <p>The 10th graders included Norah Reyes, Alexis Gonzaga Solano, Maria Reyes-Palestino and Melinda Reyes Lucas.</p> <p>The 11th graders included Jasmine Garcia Hernandez, Alexis Garcia Quintanar, Marisol Palafox Rodriguez and Michael Hoyos.</p> <p>The 12th graders included Madilyn Arguijo, Mia Prado-Chavez, Dominick Martinez and Cristian Ramirez Morales.</p> ]]></content:encoded> </item> <item> <title>SMHS Science Teacher and Baseball Coach Dana Dowell Retires After 34 Years</title> <link>https://amigos805.com/smhs-science-teacher-and-baseball-coach-dana-dowell-retires-after-34-years/</link> <dc:creator><![CDATA[Community Contributor]]></dc:creator> <pubDate>Mon, 03 Feb 2020 15:00:41 +0000</pubDate> <category><![CDATA[Education]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Local]]></category> <category><![CDATA[News]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Youth]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Dana Dowell]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Santa Maria High School]]></category> <guid isPermaLink="false">http://amigos805.com/?p=48909</guid> <description><![CDATA[SANTA MARIA — Looking for a job that involved teaching science and coaching sports led Dana Dowell to a 34-year career at Santa Maria High School. Mr. Dowell is retiring today. “There are always ups and downs with any career,’’ said…<p class="more-link-p"><a class="more-link" href="https://amigos805.com/smhs-science-teacher-and-baseball-coach-dana-dowell-retires-after-34-years/">Read more →</a></p>]]></description> <content:encoded><![CDATA[<div id="attachment_48910" style="width: 369px" class="wp-caption alignright"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" aria-describedby="caption-attachment-48910" class="wp-image-48910" src="http://amigos805.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/02/IMG_0406-e1580750449374-768x1024.jpg" alt="" width="359" height="479" srcset="https://amigos805.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/02/IMG_0406-e1580750449374-768x1024.jpg 768w, https://amigos805.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/02/IMG_0406-e1580750449374-225x300.jpg 225w, https://amigos805.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/02/IMG_0406-e1580750449374-560x747.jpg 560w, https://amigos805.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/02/IMG_0406-e1580750449374-260x347.jpg 260w, https://amigos805.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/02/IMG_0406-e1580750449374-160x213.jpg 160w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 359px) 100vw, 359px" /><p id="caption-attachment-48910" class="wp-caption-text">Courtesy photo.</p></div> <p><strong>SANTA MARIA</strong> — Looking for a job that involved teaching science and coaching sports led Dana Dowell to a 34-year career at Santa Maria High School.</p> <p>Mr. Dowell is retiring today.</p> <p>“There are always ups and downs with any career,’’ said Dowell, who graduated from Righetti High School. “It has been a rewarding career where I made life-long friendships with students and staff. I think many people underestimate what it takes to be a high school teacher. It is not an 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. job. It has been a great experience.’’</p> <p>Throughout the years, Mr. Dowell has seen many changes at the oldest campus within the Santa Maria Joint Union High School District.</p> <p>“There were no cell phones or computers here in 1986 when I started,’’ he added. “State test scores are more important, the curriculum has become more challenging and technology is playing a larger role. The construction has really changed and improved our campus.’’</p> <p>Mr. Dowell, who also served as the Saint In School Intervention Coordinator, attended and played baseball for RHS, AHC and Cal Poly. He coached baseball at SMHS.</p> <p>When the last bell rings today, Mr. Dowell will begin a new part of life. His plans include more fishing, attending spring training and spending more time with his two sons and wife.</p> <p>“Sleeping in is definitely out of the question,’’ he said with a smile.</p> <p>Principal Steve Campbell and assistant principal Ivan Diaz thanked Mr. Dowell for his outstanding service.</p> <p>“For 34 years as a teacher and baseball coach, and a Santa Maria Saint, whenever we needed a right-hander to come in from the bullpen, Dana answered the call,’’ Campbell said. “We will all miss Dana around here.’’</p> ]]></content:encoded> </item> </channel> </rss>