In the late 1800s, at the height of the Industrial Revolution in the United States, the average American worked 12-hour days and seven-day weeks in order to eke out a basic living. Despite restrictions in some states, children as young as 5 or 6 toiled in mills, factories and mines across the country, earning a fraction of their adult counterparts’ wages.

People of all ages, particularly the very poor and recent immigrants, often faced extremely unsafe working conditions, with insufficient access to fresh air, sanitary facilities and breaks.

As manufacturing increasingly supplanted agriculture as the wellspring of American employment, labor unions, which had first appeared in the late 18th century, grew more prominent and vocal. They began organizing strikes and rallies to protest poor conditions and compel employers to renegotiate hours and pay.

In the wake of this massive unrest and in an attempt to repair ties with American workers, Congress passed an act making Labor Day a legal holiday in the District of Columbia and the territories. On June 28, 1894, President Grover Cleveland signed it into law. More than a century later, the true founder of Labor Day has yet to be identified.

Source: The History Channel

Patriot Observance: Patriot Observance: On September 7, 1813, the United States got its nickname, Uncle Sam. The name is linked to Samuel Wilson, a meat packer from Troy, New York, who supplied barrels of beef to the United States Army during the War of 1812. Wilson stamped the barrels with “U.S.” for the United States, but soldiers began referring to the grub as “Uncle Sam’s.” The local newspaper picked up on the story and Uncle Sam eventually gained widespread acceptance as the nickname for—and personification of—the U.S. federal government. Source

Interested in tutoring? The listed hourly fee is $12 which is a private treaty between you and the student’s family. AGHS does not provide your hourly fee. You also have the option to receive community service hours instead of being paid.

The Paid Student Tutor List is available to high school, middle school, and elementary school students in the Lucia Mar Unified School District. *Please note that your name and phone number/email will be made available to the public.

Once the form is submitted, the Counseling Dept. will contact your parent/guardian for participation consent and will request approval from your previous teachers.

21-22 AGHS Student Tutor Interest Form <CLICK HERE TO APPLY> -

Cross Country won 3/4 races at the local Greg DeNike Big Ditch Classic (8/28/2021)! Both the 11/12 Girls and 11/12 Boys Teams won 1st place as well as the 9/10 Girls team who also got first in their division. Freshman and Sophomore boys got 4th but still put in a great effort! Great job Cross Country!

• Seniors - September 14
• Juniors - September 17
• Sophomores - September 22

• October 13th (Seniors)
• October 15th (Juniors)
• October 19th (Sophomores)

Prices

• Front Lot and Lower Back Lot: $20 with ASB, $25 without ASB Discount

• Upper Back Lot Near JV Baseball Field: Free while supplies last

Items to gather (must show to pick up permit):

1. Valid California Driver's License
2. Proof of current insurance
3. Proof of current DMV registration

All Students must complete the Google Form prior to purchase.

The form will be available on the Student Business Office website on Monday, September 13, 2021.

PLEASE NOTE:

• There are limited student parking spaces.
• Permit sales end when maximum capacity is reached.
• All vehicles must display a valid 21-22 Parking Permit by September 27th.
• Permit Price and Location Information to Follow Next Week.
• Parking on campus is a privilege. Students must remain in good standing - grades, attendance and behavior issues are all considered.
• Parking Permits are non-transferrable. Students may not share, give or loan their issued permit.