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SPARTAN NEWSLETTER
November 15, 2024
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Good afternoon, Spartan Families!
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First off, I want to give a huge thank you to everyone who came out and supported the Boosters' Auction last weekend. It was a fantastic event, and it wouldn’t have been possible without the hard work of our Boosters, especially our Booster President, Adrian Duncan, who put in countless hours behind the scenes. We also want to express our appreciation to teachers Michael Shaw and Katie Sullivan for an outstanding opening weekend of the OATA performance. Your dedication shines through, and it’s moments like these that make us proud to be Spartans.
Congratulations to our Spartan football team on an exciting win this past weekend! They’ve worked hard to make it to the CIF Quarterfinals and are traveling to Mammoth High School TODAY with kickoff at 7 PM. Let’s keep the momentum going and show our support for our team! Go Spartans!
This Saturday, November 16, don’t miss the annual Spartatroniks Dinner Auction at the Santa Maria Elks Lodge from 4 p.m. to 7 p.m. Tickets are $35, including a delicious BBQ half chicken dinner with sides. There will be silent, live, and dessert auctions, plus great displays from our robotics team. To get tickets, message us on Instagram @spartatroniks or reach out to a 3512 team member. Come on out and support our incredible robotics program!
Next Monday-Wednesday, we’ll be welcoming our WASC accreditation team for their visit. This is an important time for us as a school, and it’s a chance to showcase the hard work of our students, teachers, and staff. Let’s put our best foot forward and show them what makes Orcutt Academy such a special place!
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This year, almost all of our 9th-grade students at Orcutt Academy High School are participating in EMS 102, an exciting course in partnership with Allan Hancock College that offers comprehensive emergency medical training. We were able to host an amazing capstone event this week: the Community Emergency Response Team (CERT) final drill.
In the simulation, students faced a scenario of a 7.1 earthquake with a tsunami warning. They broke into teams and executed a coordinated emergency response, taking on roles in communications, triage, and medical treatment. It was impressive to see our freshmen step up, applying the skills they’ve developed throughout the semester.
Through EMS 102, students earn several valuable certifications, including:
- American Heart First Aid and CPR Certification
- American College of Surgeons "Stop the Bleed" Certificate
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FEMA Certificates in Introduction to CERT, Incident Command, and the final CERT certification.
A huge thank you to AHC for partnering with us on this special program, especially the lead teachers, Suz Roehl and Brian Scaley. EMS 102 is truly a unique opportunity, giving our students life-saving skills and certifications that they can carry with them into the future.
Check out the photos of our incredible freshmen in action during the final drill!
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Senior Spotlight: Sabian Lewis
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This week’s senior spotlight is Sabian Lewis. He has been part of our drama productions for all 4 years, has been part of the OA Directors Board, and has been a lead upon several occassions, including playing Gomez Addams (the dad) in the current production of The Addams Family. He has also shown dedication, maintaining a GPA of 3.2 all 4 years and receiving the English Spartan Achievement award his junior year. Congratulations, Sabian! |
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Staff Spotlight: Eimile Pay
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Mrs. Pay is OA’s English and Creative Writing teacher this year, and she is excited to tell us about her college years! She attended Glendale Community College, Arizona State University, Mesa University College, and Allan Hancock Community College before receiving her bachelor’s degree online through Grand Canyon University. She then obtained her master’s degree at UMass Global (yay! 👏) Fantastic work, Mrs. Pay! 🫶✏️ |
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Alumni Spotlight: Sydney Madison
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Sydney Madison graduated as Valedictorian of the class of 2024. She broke school record of goals in 1 season... Earned Co-MVP of Division 4 Ocean League in 2023... 2023 Orcutt Academy Golden Boot Award... 2021-22 Female Athlete of the Year... 2-year varsity soccer Captain... 4-time soccer letter winner... 4-year member of the Principal's List... 4-year Scholar Athlete... Santa Maria Elks Lodge Student of the Month... Member of the Junior Honor Court... Member of the College Board National African-American Recognition Program... Member of the College Board National Indigenous Recognition Program... Graduated top of class with a weighted GPA of 4.71.
She currently attends Central Washington University (CWU), majoring in Biology.
Why CWU?: "It has all of my preferences from school size, to location, to level of athletic competition. I've had the best experience with CWU's coaching staff than any other college program."
We are so proud of you, Sydney!
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Spartan Code Highlight: Volunteer Meaningfully in the Community & Exceed the Service Requirement
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A reminder to all students about the 40-hour community service requirement for graduation—these hours are more than just a requirement, they are an opportunity to make a positive impact while gaining valuable experience. We encourage all students to go beyond the minimum, just like Sam Brice, Allison Lammert, and Alonso Ramirez, who were selected to serve on County Superintendent Susan Salcido’s Student Advisory Council! Their commitment to service and leadership sets a great example for us all.
For volunteer opportunities, check X2VOL or reach out to Mrs. Meehan with any questions.
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We hope everyone has a great weekend!
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