WINNERS OF THE TRI-COUNTIES JOURNALISM EDUCATOR'S ASSOCIATION WRITE-OFF

Congratulations to these winners of the Tri-Counties Journalism Educator's Association Write-Off: 1st place for News Photography, Bess Grode '13 and 2nd place for Editorial Cartooning, Sonia Tagari '11.  Way to go, Regents!

'CITY ON A HILL' STILL SHINES BRIGHT, BY LAUREL RODEWALD '11

Laurel Rodewald '11, a member of the Ronald Reagan National Youth Leadership Committee, has a hopeful vision of America's future.  Click here to read her piece, published in the Ventura County Star.

ARIANA PESCHKE '11 WINS CIF-SS DIVISION 2 BACKSTROKE TITLE

Congratulations to Ariana Peschke '11 who won the CIF - Southern Section, Division 2 Backstroke Title at the Belmont Plaza Pool recently.  Ariana was thrilled with her first section crown in the girls' 100 backstroke in a time of 56.53 seconds, she was also ninth in the 100 freestyle.   Click here for the full article with photos.  Ariana will attend Fordham University in New York in the fall. 

LRHS SENIORS HONORED BY REAGAN PRESIDENTIAL SCHOLARS PROGRAM

The Reagan Presidential Foundation Scholars Program rewards seniors attending Ventura County high schools who have demonstrated outstanding leadership skills and strong personal character.  At the banquet held on May 18th, the six La Reina seniors pictured below were designated "2011 Reagan Presidential Foundation Scholars".  Congratulations to Emily Melvin, who won a $2,500 scholarship for outstanding service.

(L-R):  Krista McPherson, Emily Melvin, Alex Kiefer, Amanda Tom, Rashi Jindani and Katie Trockey.

THANK YOU BLOOD DRIVE DONORS!

A great big thank you to everyone who helped make our Spring Blood Drive, held on May 17th, a success.  United Blood Services of Ventura County appreciates the opportunity to replenish the county blood supply with the help of La Reina parents and students.  Twenty nine pints of blood were collected.  UBS joins with us in thanking these donors whose generous "gift of life" we acknowledge today:

Ana Alvarez '12 * Julie Arriaga * Monica Bermudez '12 * Cassidy Budig '12   * Kristine Durand * Laura Eletel '12 * Skye Favela '11  * Katlyn Fisher '11 * Ellie Grubaugh '12 * Celia Guzman '11 * Madeline Lynch '12 * Annie Mackenzie '12 * Alyssa Mallory '11 * Maddie McGinnis '11 * Kirsten Mosesson '11 * Emily Mundy '11 * Thea Percival '11 * Monica Posadas '11 * Cassandra Posner * Laurel Rodewald '11  *  Ally Rogers '11  *  Megahan Shaver '11  *  Morgan Simcik '12 * Chuck Smith * Rebeka Torres '12  *  Carole Trainer * Oliva Vigna '12 * Peter Weire * Amanda Wilson

       

LRHS BRINGS HOME FIRST PLACE AT CALIFORNIA STATE SCIENCE FAIR

La Reina High School won First Place honors at the California State Science Fair held at the California Science Center in Los Angeles, May 2-3.  Part of the premier, nationwide competition of science projects, the California State Science Fair begins at the school level, with students spending many months developing, completing, and writing their research projects under the purview of their project advisors.  The top projects from the schools then move on to the county level, with the county winners next competing at the state level. This year, there were 1000 participants from 403 schools.

La Reina 8th grader, Arianna Wood, won First Place in the Plant Biology junior division for her project, “Improving the Food Supply and Environment Worldwide: Using Adjuvants to Augment Organic and Conventional Herbicides.”  In her study, she combined different levels of an inexpensive additive with different levels of herbicides in order to discover the most cost-effective method of killing weeds, in order to allow food crops to flourish.  Mrs. Marilyn Usher, La Reina High School science teacher, was the project advisor.  Mrs. Usher was also the project advisor for La Reina 8th grader Alicia Sadowski, who won Third Place in the Environmental Sciences junior division.  In her project titled, “Oil Spills and Dispersants: A Deadly Duo?” she examined the effects of oil dispersants used to treat oil spills.   Both research projects made important findings regarding the global environment and ecosystem.

Pictured (L-R):  Alicia Sadowski '15 and Ariana Wood '15

ZERO PERIOD FAQS AVAILABLE

Zero period, which is a common option at many high schools, will give our students the opportunity to add participation in the arts to their schedules while allowing them to pursue their academic route of choice.   Follow this link for a FAQS sheet.  For additional information, contact Mrs. Robin Privat by email or at 805-495-6494, ext. 320.

SEARCH FOR MISSING ALUMNAE

The following alumnae are asked to contact Sr. Lisa Megaffin, Director of Advancement, by email at lmegaffin@lareina.com.

Katie Akers '99 * Jessica Albarran '99 * Julianne Brauer '09 * Lindsey Budny '02 * Audra Budrys '87 * Chari Burchett '83 * Alyssa Hain '97 * April House '86 * Typhanie Kinder '89 * Kristin Koch '93 * Kim Krueger '95 * Maura Latty '08 * Tera Lutz '08 * Sonushya Mathai '95 * Lindsay Mettam '00 * Candy Peate '85 * Aneetha Ramadas '04 * Nicole Reber '07 * Dena Rinetti '98
Thank you!

REGENTS CAPTURE INTERSCHOLASTIC EQUESTRIAN LEAGUE CHAMPIONSHIP

Congratulations to the Regents Equestrian Team--2010-11 Champions for the Interscholastic Equestrian League (IEL).   This victory marks the 12th IEL championship for La Reina since 1995.  The IEL includes teams from 69 schools throughout Southern California.

Awards earned at the April 16 show include:
Overall:  High Point Team Champions
Varsity Division:  Stacey Bacheller '13, High Point Reserve Champion Rider and second place in the Varsity Division
Junior Varsity Division:  Haley Mosdell '11, Hunter Section Reserve Champion and second place in the JV Medal Class Final
Freshman Division:  Rachel Swanson '14, fifth place in the Freshman Medal Class Final
Novice Division:  Samantha Vaughan '16, Equitation Section Champion and Katie Brown '15, Dressage Section Reserve Champion

Individual awards earned by the Regents for the 2010-11 season include:
Overall:  High Point Team Champions
Varsity Division:  Molly Dunn '14, Jumper Section Reserve Champion
Freshman Division:  Freshman Team Reserve Champions; Rachel Swanson '14, Freshman High Point Reserve Champion Rider and Freshman Hunter Section Champion
Novice Division:  Katie Brown '15, Dressage Section Champion

Jen Dransfeldt McGee '91, Regent equestrian team coach, commented, "Our list of individual winners is small.  This fact proves that every rider on the Regent team played an important role in capturing the championship.  We are very proud of our students and look forward to next year."

CIRCLE OF FRIENDS MASS

The next Circle of Friends Mass will take place on Thursday, May 12th at 8:15 a.m. in the La Reina High School Chapel.  Mass will be celebrated by Fr. Dave Heney.  Mass is followed by discussion, sweets and coffee.  Everyone is welcome to attend!  Bring a friend!  Questions, please contact Ana Posadas at 805-289-6558