Trojan Update
May 14th, 2018
PHS Community Open House May 17th @ 5pm...and much more
Don't forget to join us on Thursday, May 17th at Ellison Field for our PHS Community Open House. PHS staff will be present along with our school board and various other dignitaries to celebrate the transformation of the PHS facility. The new turf field, resurfaced track, long and high jump pits, snack bar, etc are getting rave reviews. Starting at 5pm, we will introduce some of the features of the facility, dedicate the field itself, cut the ribbon, and offer guided tours. We will also be going into campus to check out the pool construction, the new PHS Weight Training Center and the updated gym. Exciting changes! Staff will join us on tours and will also be around to celebrate as a school community. Hope to see you all there at Ellison Field. We will have food and snacks available for purchase from our PCS Food Services department. Our ASB students, who do such an amazing job each year organizing events and keeping our spirits up, will be on hand to help with tours and show us all around.
And please plan on staying around and checking out the Band Spring Concert starting at 7PM in the Multi!
AP testing is in the second and final week. Please see the graphic below for specific information. If your student has a morning AP test, report to the library at 7:45am; for afternoon, report at 11:45am. Good luck to all!
Please note that Friday, May 18th is the Car Show and Yearbook Distribution Day. We are on a Minimum Day schedule that day with classes ending at 12:50 pm.
At the bottom of this update, please see a video documenting the transition of our weight room to a 21st century weight training facility - thank you, PEF!
Senior Parents: Graduation information is below. Your senior has received a hard copy or you can also refer to the PHS website.
Have a great week!
Petaluma Wins McKamey Cup in its Final Year!
With the regular seasons now complete, Petaluma High has been named the winner of the McKamey Cup in its final SCL season. This annual award recognizes the SCL school that wins the most points over all athletic events. Commissioner Dave Ashworth announced on Friday that PHS was the winner of the pennant for 2017--18 year. This is another recognition of the tremendous athletic performances by PHS athletes, including league crowns in baseball, softball, tennis, golf, and girls track this spring. Below are the scores for the year:
Petaluma—112.5, Analy—102, Sonoma---89, Piner—80, Healdsburg—79, El Molino—67, Elsie Allen—28.5.
Congratulations on a great year!
Larson Improves PB By Two Seconds at NCS!
To earn the covetous Calculus Cap of Knowledge, students must play at length in the magical abstract land of Newton. To earn such a cap is a true honor!
Petaluma Nips University in NCS First Round; Falls to Miramonte
The Trojans then traveled to Orinda for a second round game versus the Matadors of Miramonte. The offense was clicking but the goal tender for Miramonte consistently turned away many Trojan shots. The final 12-6 advantage to Miramonte reflected a strong game by the Trojans. Though losing before the championship game is always difficult, PHS lacrosse from players to coaches to parents came away from the game and the season with some great memories. Well done, Coach Louchis and staff, and huge thanks to all the parents who make the PHS lacrosse program run. A special thanks to Tom Dooley for all his pre- and post- game work. Go Trojans!
SCL Baseball Champs Look to the Postseason
In the midst of an excellent campaign, the Trojans visited the Gaucho diamond this weekend, hoping to sweep the season series with their cross town rival. Earlier this season, the Trojans defeated the Gauchos at the prestigious Boras tournament in Sacramento. But Saturday afternoon, Casa struck for six quick runs in the bottom of the first and the Trojans found themselves playing catch up all day. Eventually, it added up to a 20-7 loss and a season split.
Now the Trojans look ahead to the SCL tournament and an NCS seed to be determined next Sunday.
Go Trojans!
Trojan Girls Take SCL Track Title; Boys 3rd.
The top four placers from each event advance to the Redwood Empire Championship at Santa Rosa High next Saturday. From there, the top seven finishers move on to the North Coast Section Meet of Champions in Berkeley May 25 and 26.
Well done, Coach Johnson, and all the parents athletes who make PHS track and field a success!
Badminton Finishing Strong, NCS Qualifiers in Doubles!
PHS Badminton has had a strong season, finishing with an 8-4 (third place in league). Mikey Ayala and Anton Horvath were selected as the #1 Boys' Doubles team, beating out all other #1 Boys' Doubles teams in the SCL.
At the NCS tournament, Mikie Ayala and Anton Horvath made it to the third round before being eliminated while the "Cole" team of Stremlau and Yant, and the girls doubles team of Diana Trueblood and Penny Reynolds made it to first round competition. These six players are the largest contingent of PHS badminton players to make NCS in the last five years! Well done, PHS Badminton and Coach McKenna and Coach Jones, as well as all the parents who have supported the team this season.
At NCS, Stremlau and Yant...
...Trueblood and Reynolds...
...and Horvath and Ayala.
Important Upcoming Dates
Don't forget the following dates:
May 14th-15th - Westside Relays
May 16th - PLC Wrap Up
May 17th - PHS Community Open House @ Ellison Field @5pm
May 17th - Band Spring Concert @ 7PM in the PHS Multi
May 18th - MINIMUM DAY - Car Show/Yearbook Distribution (classes out at 12:50pm)
May 18th - AP Physics and Photography Field Trips
May 18th - PHS Choir Concert @ 7PM at Elim Lutheran Church
May 21st - PHS Athletic Boosters Meeting
May 23rd - Staff Meeting
May 23rd - Senior Recognition Night @ 6:30PM @ Lucchesi
May 24th - Music Awards
May 27th - Prom at the Academy of Sciences
May 28th - MEMORIAL DAY
May 30th - FINALS 1, 2
May 31st - FINALS 4, 5
June 1st - FINALS 3, 6
June 2nd - Graduation @ Ellison Field 10AM
COMING UP:
Rather than copy and paste from our website as I've done in the past, let's use our website as the main form of reminder as to what is coming up. Click the link below and check out what's coming up from the calendar. (The link is now correct!)
Petaluma High School
Email: dstirrat@petk12.org
Website: petalumahighschool.org
Location: 201 Fair Street, Petaluma, CA, United States
Phone: 707-778-4652
Twitter: @PetalumaHS