Principal's Weekly Update #122

It is Official – Class of 2013 – will have 2 Valedictorians and 1 Salutatorian - The Top Academic awards go to:
  • Tyler Stevens – Valedictorian
  • Rhea Padalkar – Valedictorian
  • Bryan Beard – Salutatorian
Over their four years at Yorba Linda High School, these seniors extended their school day by taking seven classes each semester, participated in music programs, Advanced Video Production, Photography, Newspaper, Advanced Dance, ASB Leadership, while taking honors and AP classes every semester. Congratulations to Tyler, Rhea and Bryan!!

Did you Hear?  Congratulations to Brian Fortenbaugh, who has been named OC Register Orange County Wrestling Coach of the Year. Watch for an article to come out in The Register. Great job, Brian!!
PYLUSD Board recognized the Yorba Linda Wrestling Team and Women’s Water Polo Team for their CIF titles. A special presentation last Tuesday evening was held to introduce the coaches and their players. Each member of the team was congratulated by our school board and receive a Certificate of Recognition for their CIF Title.

Last Week for the YLHS Musical Production – of “Guys and Dolls” – March 21-23 at 7:00 p.m. and March 23 at 2:00 p.m. in our Forum Theater. It’s always fun to see the talent of our students!!

Spring Sports are in full swing
- Good luck to our Mustang Athletes:
Baseball - Head Coach Matt Stine and Assistants Colin Domene, John Baughman, Marc Chavez, Dustin Birosak, Bully Hutchinson, Bill Hutchison
Men’s Golf – Head Coach Dennis Riggs and Assistants Tom Richardson and Rich Toro
Men’s Lacrosse – Head Coach Mike Schreiber and Assistants Trevor Wada, Andy Gregory, Jon McMahan and Johnny Lowell
Women’s Lacrosse – Head Coach Jon Aed and Assistant Kathleen Bui
Softball - Head Coach Sharon Farrell and Assistants Christine Farrell, Mark Murphy and Jason Hyland
Men’s Tennis – Head Coach Rey Lejano and Assistant Melanie Abella
Swim – Men’s – Head Coach Shardad Djahangiry and Assistants Collin Gladys and Adam Smith
Women’s – Head Coach Jeff Gorman, Nancy Thomas, Jenni Marchisotto and Dierdra Stancikas
Track – Head Coach Jesse Gomez and Assistants Brad Hall, Steve Kasner, David Rosenbaum, Clara Atkins, Ben Kisner, Dave Miller, Robbie Santana, Mike Yoshinaga, Yolanda Camerena, Ashley Markam
Volleyball - Head Coach Daniel Hart, Kory Kierulff (yes he’s back) and Lily Lopez
Good Luck to all our teams in Empire League action!!!

Friday, March 22nd - Renaissance Rally – Double Assembly Schedule

Thought for the Week
“Every action of our lives touches on some chord that will vibrate in eternity.” Sean O’Casey



Monday, March 18
All Staff Faculty Meeting – 7:25 a.m. – Library - Meet the WASC Visitation Team
M JV & V Lacrosse @ El Dorado 7:30/6:00 El Dorado HS
M V Golf vs. Loara 2:00 Dad Miller HS

Tuesday, March 19
WASC Visitation - Continues
W JV & V Lacrosse vs. Esperanza 5:30/7:00 Home
JV & V Softball vs. Tustin 3:15 Home
JV & V Swim @ Valencia 3:00 Valencia HS
M JV & V Tennis vs. Cypress V 3:00 Home
JV 3:00 Cypress HS
M JV & V Golf vs. Cypress V TBD TBD
JV 3:15 Green River
M F/S Golf vs. Loara 2:45 Brea Creek

Wednesday, March 20
WASC Visitation Continues - Staff Final WASC Meeting – 3:00 - Theater
JV & V Baseball vs. Western V 3:15 Western HS
JV 3:15 Home
M JV & V Tennis vs. Canyon V 3:00 Canyon HS
JV 3:00 Home
M V Golf vs. Kennedy 2:30 Black Gold GC
JV & V Track @ Valencia 3:00 Valencia HS

Thursday, March 21
Guys and Dolls Musical – 7:00 p.m. – Forum Theater
M JV & V Volleyball @ Valencia 3:15/4:15 Valencia HS
M JV & V Tennis vs. Kennedy V 3:00 Kennedy HS
JV 3:00 Home
M F/S & JV Golf F/S vs. Orange Luth. 3:40 Green River GC
JV vs. Servite 2:30 Green River GC

Friday, March 22
Renaissance Rally – Double Assembly Schedule
Guys and Dolls Musical – 7:00 p.m. – Forum Theater
JV & V Baseball vs. Western V 3:15 Home
JV 3:15 Western HS
M JV & V Lacrosse vs. Aliso Niguel 5:00/7:00 Home

Saturday, March 23
Guys and Dolls Musical – 2:00 & 7:00 p.m. – Forum Theater
JV Baseball vs. Marina 2:00 Marina HS


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