SCHS students took on their teachers in a lunchtime volleyball match.  The closely contested match was watched by about 400 students.  In the end, the teachers squeaked out a 26-24 win.  Thanks to all who played.

Rescuers and survivors in cases of sudden cardiac arrest were honored at the Santa Clara / Wilcox football game on Friday.  Guests included firefighters, police officers, survivors, rescuers and their families.  The event was part of an ongoing joint effort between Wilcox, Santa Clara, and the community to raise $84,000 to put an Automatic External Defribulator (AED) in every SCUSD school.

Istanbul, Turkey, is the only city in the world located on two continents.

The SCHS Winter Ball is coming on December 19, 2009, with the theme "Under the City Lights."  This formal dance is open to SCHS students of all grades.  Tickets are now for sale online. Prices for a ticket are:

• Early Bird* w/ ASB - $49
• Early Bird* w/out ASB - $54
• Regular w/ ASB - $55
• Regular w/out ASB - $60

*Early Bird prices last through December 3

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For information on bringing a non-SCHS guest, see the SBO.  We will give you guest pass forms, a price list, and other information.

The fall Renaissance Rally honored students who achieved good GPA's during the 08-09 spring semester, as well as those who made significant improvement to their GPA.  The rally featured performances by Raza Azteca, That Breaking Club, Tahitian Club, the SCHS Cheerleaders, and our teacher rock band Pandemic Staff Infection.  Congrats to all honorees and thank you to the performers.

SCHS enjoyed Halloween a day early this year, but we continued with our lunchtime costume contest.  Prizes were given out to the scariest, funniest, most creative, and best group outfits.  Thanks to all who made the day a fun one.

The Homecoming Week has concluded.  Congratulations to the whole Homecoming Court, particularly Queen Laura Moreno and King Jacob Davis.  The Senior class won the overall competition, taking #1 in floats, rally poster, and spirit stick.  Juniors placed first in hall decorating and video skit.  The Sophomore and Freshman class ended in a tie for 3rd place.  Most importantly, many, many of our students, parents, teachers, and alumni took part in our fun activities and watched an exciting football game.

The 2nd annual SCHS Student vs Teacher Trivia Smackdown was won by the students, evening the score after the teachers win last year.  The event is hosted by the Student/Staff Camaraderie Focus Group and features students answering academic questions while teachers answer current pop culture questions.