Congratulations to Mr. Eric Mabrey, Olympian High School band director, on receiving the Southern California School Band and Orchestra Association’s Outstanding Veteran Music Educator Award on Saturday. Mr. Mabrey previously taught at Chula Vista High, Chula Vista Middle, has been involved in our Summer Theatre Institute and Summer Arts Academy, and is a SUHSD alum. Way to go!”
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Sweetwater High School – Visual Arts
Congratulations to Sweetwater High School’s After School Arts Program for creating an impressive mural at Frank Toyota in National City, CA. A formal presentation took place on Friday, January 26th at 3 p.m. The arts program was awarded $500!
Visual Art Teacher, Robert Sias
Sweetwater High School Advanced Art presents “Nature Exhibition” February 3-9, 2018 at the Healing Spirit Holistic Center (629 3rd Ave #B, Chula Vista, CA 91910)
Reception is this Saturday, February 3rd from 4-6 p.m. More information on this flyer.
District Scene and Monologue Festival
The 2nd Annual District Scene and Monologue Festival was Saturday, January 27th, 2018 from 9AM – 3PM Location: Chula Vista High School Jack Tygett Performing Arts Center (820 Fourth Avenue, Chula Vista, CA 91911)
It featured workshops, dramatic & comedic scenes and monologues adjudicated by professionals. Hosted by Chula Vista High and San Ysidro High Drama Departments. Registration deadline was Friday, January 19, 2018.
Congratulations to the following students for winning at the District Scene and Monologue Festival!
Dramatic Scene
1st– Pablo Verduzco (SYHS) & Chemar Artis (SYHS)
2nd– Jose Hurtado (SYHS) & Fatima Gomez (SYHS)
Comedic Scene
1st– Emily Landeros (SYHS) & Mark Rodriguez (SYHS)
2nd– Zowie Rico (CVHS) & Eliana Medina (CVHS)
3rd– Madison Stallings (OLHS) & Victoria Hartwell (OLHS)
Dramatic Monologue
1st– Marley Ong (OLHS)
2nd– Mark Anthony Rodriguez (SYHS)
3rd– Izzy Gerstel (ELHS)
Comedic Monologue
1st– Camila Haro (ELHS)
2nd– Madison Stallings (OLHS)
3rd– Zowie Rico (CVHS)
4th– Nicole Nunez (ELHS)
Eastlake High School – Drama Department
Eastlake High School Drama Department presents two one acts of “13 Ways to Screw Up Your College Interviews” and “The 9 Worst Breakups of All Time” from April 24-26, 2018. Thursday, Wednesday, and Thursday at 7:00 p.m. Friday matinee at 3:00 p.m. General admission is $7 and $5 for students. For questions please contact Mr. Meads, ELH Drama teacher.
Eastlake High School – Titan Regiment 1st Gala Concert & Dinner
Eastlake High School Titan Regiment presents their 1st Gala Concert & Dinner Night on April 13th, 2018 from 6:00 to 9:00 p.m. at the Ruth Chapman Performing Arts Center. Featuring Eastlake High School concert bands, solos, quartets and a special guest.
General Tickets are $25 and VIP Tickets are $35 per person. Includes Dinner Paella Valenciana, salad, coffee and pastries. Limited space available. Please contact Lourdes Ramos at lourdesideas@yahoo.com for sponsorship opportunity, program advertisement, and tickets.
State Orchestra Teacher of the Year
Congratulations to Danielle Bruce, Music teacher at Hilltop Middle School for being selected for State Orchestra Teacher of the Year! Formal recognition will take place at the eight annual California All-State Music Education Conference (CASMEC) this February 15th-18th, 2018 in San Jose.
Holiday Sing Concerts
District Holiday Sing Concerts were Tuesday, December 5th and Thursday, December 7th at 6:30 p.m. Location: Bonita Valley Community Church (4744 Bonita Rd., Bonita, CA 91902) Middle and high school choirs from throughout the district provided a full stage of holiday music as well as traditional numbers for two consecutive nights.
Schools Represented on Tuesday, December 5th, 2017: Chula Vista Middle, EastLake High, EastLake Middle, Hilltop High, Montgomery High, Olympian High, Otay Ranch High, and Sweetwater High.
Schools Represented on Thursday, December 7th, 2017: Bonita Vista High, Bonita Vista Middle, Chula Vista High, Rancho del Rey Middle, San Ysidro High.
Rancho del Rey Middle School – Winter Choral Concert
Rancho del Rey Middle School Mixed Choir & Harmonia present Winter Choral Concert on Tuesday, December 5th, 2017 at 6:30 pm with special guest: Wolf Canyon Elementary School Glee Club at Rancho del Rey Middle School Cultural Arts Center (1174 East J Street, Chula Vista, CA 91910) Donations are accepted at the door.
Mariachi Holiday Nights
Mariachi Holiday Night Concerts November 29th & 30th, 2017 at 6:30 p.m. Location: Chula Vista High School Jack Tygett Performing Arts Center (820 Fourth Avenue, Chula Vista, CA 91911) Featuring middle and high school mariachi groups. General admission is $5 at the door (FREE admission for children 4 and under)
Schools Performing on Wednesday, November 29th, 2017: Montgomery Middle School, San Ysidro High School, Southwest High School, and Southwest Middle School
Schools Performing on Thursday, November 30th, 2017: Bonita Vista High School, Bonita Vista Middle School, Chula Vista High School, Montgomery High School, National City Middle School, Otay Ranch High School, and Sweetwater High School
50th Annual Band Pageant
The 50th Annual Band Pageant is Thursday, November 16, 2017 – 6PM at San Ysidro High School Football Field (5353 Airway Rd, San Diego, CA 92154) Featuring SUHSD Middle and High School Bands. Tickets are $5, free admission for children 4 and under.
Participating High Schools: Bonita Vista High, Castle Park High, Chula Vista High, Eastlake High, Hilltop High, Montgomery High, Mar Vista High, Olympian High, Otay Ranch High, Sweetwater High, and San Ysidro High.
County of San Diego California PROCLAMATION Presented by Supervisor Greg Cox HONORING SWEETWATER DISTRICT BAND PAGEANT 50TH ANNIVERSARY.
Participating Middle Schools: Bonita Vista Middle, Castle Park Middle, Chula Vista Middle, EastLake Middle, Granger Junior High, Hilltop Middle, Montgomery Middle, Mar Vista Academy, Rancho del Rey Middle, National City Middle, and Southwest Middle.
Chairwoman Dianne Jacob and all the members of the San Diego County Board of Supervisors herby declare this 16th day of November 2017 to be “SWEETWATER DISTRICT BAND PAGEANT DAY” throughout Sand Diego County.
City of Chula Vista PROCLAMATION
Mayor of the City of Chula Vista Mary Casillas Salas together with City Council herby proclaim November 16, 2017 as “SWEETWATER DISTRICT BAND PAGEANT DAY” in the City of Chula Vista and ask all residents to observe and take part in activities recognizing the importance of music, musicians, and musical organizations to the cultured life of our city.
City of San Diego PROCLAMATION
Councilmember for the Eighth District of the City of San Diego David Alvarez hereby commends Sweetwater District Band Pageant and proclaims November 16th, 2017 to be SWEETWATER DISTRICT BAND PAGEANT DAY in the Eight District of the City of San Diego.