Capo Talk: News from the Capistrano Unified School District

Several hundred students earned the privilege of attending a Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim baseball game by significantly improving their grades, behavior, and attendance. One highlight of the night for students was an opportunity to listen to Angles outfielder and team leader Torii Hunter and Hall of Fame first baseman Rod Carew, who encouraged the students to stay out of trouble and focus on school. The students are part of the Gang Reduction and Intervention Partnership (GRIP), which is sponsored by Orange County schools and law enforcement.

District schools swept the top three positions in the Scholastic Surf Series Middle School State Championships recently held in Oceanside. Shorecliffs Middle School captured the state title, while Bernice Ayer and Marco Forster middle schools placed second and third, respectively. Students who captured titles in individual categories are: Kayl Coto, Marco Forster (boys shortboard); Rio Donaldson, Bernice Ayer (boys longboard); Rachel Tilly,Shorecliffs; (girls longboard); and Luke Overin, Bernice Ayer (coed bodyboard). Complete results can be found here.

Dominic Gaeta, a junior at San Juan Hills High School, is one of 2,250 young men and women who have been invited to participate in the United States Naval Academy Summer Seminar. NASS is designed for students who will have just completed their junior year of high school in the summer of 2012. This program is a fast-paced, six-day experience for high-achievers who may be interested in pursuing an appointment to one of the nation’s service academies and serving as a military officer after graduation. Summer Seminar introduces students to the opportunities at the Naval Academy where academics, athletics, and professional training play equally important roles in developing our nation’s leaders. Students will live in the dormitory, Bancroft Hall, eat in the dining facility, King Hall; participate in academic and leadership workshops; and experience a variety of other activities at the academy. Students will have an opportunity to see first-hand what the academy has to offer through its exceptional academic, athletic, extracurricular activities and leadership training programs. The academy’s current students, known as midshipmen, run the Summer Seminar training with oversight by active duty Navy and Marine Corps officers.

Join the fun and the excitement at the Annual Crown Valley Elementary School Sock Hop and Laguna Niguel Car Show on Saturday, June 16, 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. The Crown Valley Elementary School Sock Hop is an old-fashioned, 50’s style carnival with games, food, and music. Four bands will take the stage throughout the day to rock the CV community! Sweet Mojo and Ugly Paint will provide alternative rock, Rusty Nails will be performing country hits, and theHot Rod Trio brings rock-a-billy to Laguna Niguel! You will want to bring your appetite so you can enjoy Sweet Lou’s BBQ, Company 77 Pizza Fire Truck, Kona Ice, Powell’s Sweet Shoppe and many, many more food stands. Kids, including those who are young at heart, are invited to try their skill at the numerous games to win prizes, and also try out the 50 foot obstacle course, Velcro wall, pitch burst water drop, and spin art. Face painters and balloon animal artists will be roaming the Sock Hop to add to the fun! You want excitement? How about the cackle of Shirley Muldowney’s dragster starting up? The dragster will be part of the Laguna Niguel Car Show. Information and pictures from last year’s event can be accessed from the Crown Valley Elementary website. All proceeds benefit the Crown Valley Elementary PTA and the new Crown Valley Elementary Science Center!