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As we wind down the end of our first semester of this 2018-19 school year, I am extremely grateful once again for all of the wonderful people who make up the SOAR community. We have had several events over the last month where our Stars have shined so brightly!
ASB, along with Mrs. Franklin, did a fantastic job of providing Late Night Tutorials for over 175 students this year. Students spent time reviewing in subject-specific groups for their college finals. ASB provided pizza, snacks, and drinks -- the students loved it!
We also welcomed students and families for Coffee with the Stars. This early morning event allows for our community to build relationships and hear from our Title I Coordinator, Mrs. Norman. She mentioned all of the great work our AVID Site Team is doing in providing structures and supports to meet the needs of our students. Mrs. Norman also mentioned that PSAT scores are out -- check College Board if you haven’t seen your scores yet.
Our SOAR Ambassadors, with the help of Dr. Zimmerman, Mrs. Moya, and Mrs. Chainey, set up the entire AVC Café for our first Gingerbread House Contest. SOAR Mentors and Mentees worked together to compete in a variety of categories: Most Creative, Most Delicious, Best Teamwork, and Most Traditional (see the pictures below). Congratulations to our winners -- what a fun activity!!
We also had a wonderful winterball! Moonlight Enchantment brought a lot of students out to celebrate the end of a terrific semester. Congratulations to the Sophomore Class and Mrs. Norman for putting on a fun-filled event for all! We loved the Dance Club entertainment and can’t wait for more at this upcoming Thursday’s pep rally.
Again, Thursday is a student activity day which means that students only need to attend from 8-11:05am. ASB is planning a very exciting event with lots of activities before the winter break.
Wishing you all a very Merry Christmas and a Happy 2019!
We’ll see you back for high school classes on January 14th, 2019 -- enjoy your time off!
~ Dr. Herrera
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Kyana Bell graduated from SOAR in 2014 after earning her associate’s degree in Social and Behavioral Sciences. She attended Colorado College and majored in Sociology, with a minor in Anthropology and Urban Sciences. She now applies her knowledge at the Butler Institute for Families, which focuses on implementing sustainable change in child- and family-serving systems in areas such as the child welfare workforce, early childhood, behavioral health, and tribal welfare. Within the next three years, she hopes to pursue a master’s degree in Social Work or Research Methods and Statistics. Go, Stars!
Elizabeth Mather graduated in 2015. Upon completion of her associate’s degree and graduation from AVC in 2016, she enlisted into the US Air Force. She’s been stationed in Okinawa, Japan for the last year and a half with hopes to stay in the military for the next 20 years. She is 20 credits away from getting her bachelor’s degree in logistics in order for her to retire and work as a civilian contractor for the government.
Brian Bauer is part of SOAR’s graduating class of 2015. During his time at SOAR he earned his associate’s degree at AVC in Liberal Arts and Sciences. Brian transferred to and recently graduated from Cal Poly Pomona with a bachelor’s degree in Computer Science. While at Cal Poly Pomona, he met a lot of new people by joining clubs and working in one of the student housing facilities. Brian is back in the Antelope Valley and actively looking for work as a video editor. We’re so proud…keep SOARing, Brian!
If you would like to be featured in the alumni spotlight, please visit tinyurl.com/soaralumnispotlight to complete our alumni survey. We look forward to featuring your success!
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As AVUHSD's Student Board Member, Noah Sveiven represents the student voice as a member of the Board of Trustees. We asked Noah a few questions and here is what he had to say...
Why did you want to be the student board member?
I wanted to be the student board member to learn more about the high school district and about public service, to serve the students of the district, and to ensure as best I can that the interests of students are represented.
What do you do as the student board member?
As student board member, I attend and participate in the public portion of the meetings of the Board of Trustees. Before meetings, I read the agendas and review the attached documents to decide beforehand whether I will vote for or against an item. During meetings, I can ask questions to presenters and offer comments in discussions. My ability to speak up and inquire is no different than the publicly-elected board members. My votes, on the other hand, are advisory; they do not mathematically count. For this reason, my vote is asked for before the publicly-elected board members, so that the perspective of the student at the table is heard.
What have you enjoyed most about serving as the student board member?
Since I became the student board member, I have most enjoyed the people: the wonderful folks at the district office, the students who constitute the district, and teachers who care. Being the student board member lets me spend more time with them, and learn from them, and work as best I can on their behalf.
What are your future plans?
Next year, I intend to attend a four-year university and study mathematics and philosophy, or political science, or international relations. What I study depends on where I attend. Beyond the near future, I am interested in the prospects of law school. Perhaps one day I'll run for office. I also have several ideas for books.