LAGUNA CELEBRATES NINE NEW CUM LAUDE INDUCTEES

On Wednesday, nine Upper School students were inducted into the prestigious Cum Laude Society during a special ceremony in Ruston Amphitheatre.

Congratulations to the following 2024 Cum Laude recipients from Laguna's Class of 2025: Katja Broomberg, Serena De Ponce, Ada Green, and Natalie Schweitzer; and the Class of 2024: Lucas Acosta, Dylan Charney, Andreas McClintock, Jayla Provance, and Lucy Wang.
FIELD DAY FUN!

Field Day 2024 was a blast, especially with the light blue team clinching victory! It was heartwarming to see our entire EK through 12 community unite for a day of laughter and friendly competition. A BIG thank you to Blake Dorfman and the Student Council for orchestrating such a fun event that brought us closer together!
LAGUNA'S HUMANITIES RESEARCH PROGRAM VENTURES TO DTLA
This year, Laguna’s Upper School is delighted to reboot the central components of the Urban Studies Program (2013-2020) within the Humanities Research Program. The January Downtown LA trip for the Humanities Research Program Foundations class (Grade 10 students) offered a warm-up for the HRP Urban Studies Trip to New York in March 2024. 

Both the January 2024 HRP DTLA trip and the upcoming Grade 9 Downtown Santa Barbara trip are based on social science practices of collaborative ethnography and observation – the study of people, cultures, and places. Students are asked to be participant-observers and consider what it means to walk, talk, look, and listen in a big city, and to grapple with big real-world questions.
STUDENTS TAKE THE REINS AND LEAD LOWER SCHOOL P.E. AS "COACH FOR A DAY"
Last week, Second Grader Ainsley stepped into the shoes of "Coach Robitaille for a Day" at our Lower School, taking charge of PE classes with enthusiasm and determination. This week, it was classmate Vincent's turn to embrace the leadership role. As honorary coaches, they not only greeted the classes with infectious energy, but also curated the day's activities, assembled teams, and officiated games with fairness and flair. Decked out with Laguna visors, T-shirts, and commemorative whistles, Ainsley and Vincent were all set to lead their peers in style. These opportunities were made possible through our recent fundraiser.
FA DODGEBALL PARTY IS AN 80S HIT

Last Sunday, April 14, the Family Association hosted their second annual Dodgeball Party Book event. Decked out in retro 80s sportswear, parents were divided into four squads, including an all-FA team. The spirited competition was held in the gym, led by our very own FA coach and referee Vanessa Carrington. The winning squad included Daniela and Tyler Hassman, Kristin Frascella, Eric Green, and Michael Probstel, with Gaby Swinmurn taking the best-dressed prize.
AUCTION ITEMS MUST BE PICKED UP

Items purchased online and at the Gala last month need to be picked up at Braun House on the Hope Ranch campus, anytime between 9AM and 3PM, Monday through Friday. Thank you!
PASSOVER POTLUCK
TUESDAY, APRIL 23, 12:15PM
BRAUN HOUSE PATIO

On April 23, our All Voices Heard student leaders and Ms. Chan will host an opt-in Passover Potluck during lunch with special guest, Rabbi Malka Drucker, who will share more about the holiday and lead the abbreviated Seder. All Middle and Upper School students and teachers are invited to this optional potluck.

If your student would like to attend, please have them RSVP here. If you would like to participate by contributing to the potluck, please sign up here. 

Please note that your student should still pack a lunch as the Seder plate and potluck may not be sufficient.

Questions? Please email Ms. Chan.
INTRODUCING THE 2024-25 FA BOARD

We are delighted to introduce the Family Association Leadership Team for the 2024-25 school year! Click below to check out the Board list, Room Parents, and Class Reps. Big thanks to all our families for partnering with Laguna!
FA PICKLEBALL SOCIAL
APRIL 22 |11:30AM

Come socialize and have fun playing a friendly pickleball game, which is open to all levels! A coach will be on hand for instruction. Registration required ($35).
NEXT WEEK! GR. 7-12 SPRING MUSICAL SPAMALOT

APRIL 26, 7PM
APRIL 27, 2PM & 7PM
APRIL 28, 2PM

Directed by Theater Instructor and Performing Arts Department Chair Dana Caldwell, seventh through twelth grade students will bring Spamalot to the Spaulding stage next week. A whimsical and hilarious musical production filled with comedic brilliance and timeless satire, Spamalot retells the legend of King Arthur and the Knights of the Round Table and the quest for the Holy Grail. Tickets are $12 for students and $15 for general admission. It's sure to have you singing "Always Look on the Bright Side of Life" all the way home!
FA HIKING
MAY 1, 9AM
SAN YSIDRO TRAIL

Join us for the last Family Association social hike of the year. Meet us at the San Ysidro Trail where the group will wait 5-10 minutes before setting off. Don’t forget to bring water and your furry friend. Just drop Kirsten an email if you plan to join the fun, so she knows how many people to wait for.
LAGUNA BOWL
SATURDAY, MAY 4 | 4-6PM
RUSTON AMPHITHEATRE

You are invited to the annual Laguna Bowl at the Hope Ranch campus, hosted by the Family Association! Join us for an evening of live music featuring Midlife Crisis, with our very own parent Gabe Dalporto on guitar. This adult-only event is for parents, guardians, faculty, and staff to unwind and enjoy each other's company. Grab a glass of wine, beer, or cocktail, and indulge in tasty food, all available for purchase via cash or credit card.
JOIN US!

ANGELOFF MEMORIAL GOLF CLASSIC
FRIDAY, MAY 17 | 10:30AM
GLEN ANNIE GOLF CLUB

Presented by Laguna Blanca Alumni, the Angeloff Memorial Golf Classic benefits Laguna's Alumni Scholarship Fund, which helps provide tuition assistance to more than 100 deserving students and families each year. 

We invite alumni, current and past parents, grandparents, and friends of Laguna to tee off, putt, birdie, and raise funds for this vital cause! 

Thank you to this year's Chairs Dave Bradley '99 and Carter Thicke '15 for helping bring back this beloved tournament. We also thank Brian Bishop '97, General Manager of Glen Annie Golf Club, for his generosity and support.
SAVE THE DATES
Details to Come!
May 9
LS Art Show & Spring Concert
5:15-6:45PM

May 15
FA Volunteer Appreciation Lunch
11:30AM

May 23
Gr. 6 Spring Musical Oliver Jr.
6PM

May 29
FA Book Club (For Parents)
6PM
UPCOMING VIRTUAL COLLEGE FAIR
THIS SUNDAY, APRIL 21
10AM - 3PM PST

All Upper School students and their families are invited to the 2024 NACAC Virtual Spring College Fair. This free event is a great opportunity for students to connect virtually with representatives from hundreds of colleges and universities, all from the comfort of their homes. 
LAGUNA GIRLS BEACH VOLLEYBALL CLINCHES LEAGUE TITLE WITH 5-0 SWEEP OF ST. BONAVENTURE

The Laguna Blanca girls beach volleyball win caps off a perfect 8-0 league season for the Owls, who also finished the regular season with a record of 10-4.

Shout out to Sarah Woodhouse '24, Natalie Bianchi '24, Regina Lujan '24, Sophie Otte '26, Chloe Gidney '25, Cyanne Blabey '25, Paloma Lujan '24, Danica Rux '25, Danica Damiani '24 and Lily Rice '24 for their top-notch performances!
LAGUNA BOYS VOLLEYBALL SWEEPS DUNN ON SENIOR NIGHT

Laguna Blanca boys volleyball celebrated Senior Night with a three-set sweep over Dunn last Thursday, 25-19, 25-13, 25-13.

The Owls began the night by honoring seniors Ganden Walker, Drew Levinson, Cole Murphy, Eka Nayak and Jackson Baltes before cruising to the victory.

Walker had a strong performance for the Owls, leading the team with 11 kills and five aces. Meanwhile, Soren Alldredge '27’s six blocks sparked the team on their way to the win.
OWLS SWIM INTO CIF POSTSEASON

Congratulations to all five members of the Laguna swim program, who will each be competing in the CIF-Southern Section Division 4 preliminaries at the end of April! Seniors Kendall Keshen and Rio Valle, along with Eric Feng '27, had already earned auto-qualifying times in the maximum two individual events. On Friday in the Tri-Valley League in Ventura, Bennett Sullivan '26 swam in his first meet and joined the others in that accomplishment. Jack Grube '26 will also compete in CIF as part of the 200 Freestyle Relay team that achieved an auto-time at Friday's meet (with Rio, Bennett and Eric).
LAGUNA BLANCA WRAPS UP UNDEFEATED LEAGUE RUN WITH SWEEP OF FOOTHILL TECH

Laguna Blanca boys volleyball finished off an undefeated Tri-Valley League season with a three-set sweep of Foothill Tech on Wednesday, 25-12, 25-21, 25-17.

The Owls end the regular season with an overall record of 21-3 and a perfect 10-0 in league play.

Ganden Walker '24 paced the offensive attack with 11 kills while Drew Levinson '24 followed with eight of his own. Defensively, Tyson Deveze '25 gobbled up seven digs.
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