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Analy High hosting ‘Terrapalooza’ Saturday

Friday, at 12:52 by

Analy High School will host its first annual Sustainability Showcase tomorrow from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. “Terrapalooza” will showcase various interactive student projects and activities, according to organizers. There will be a plant/heirloom seed sale, petting zoo, tiny house display, solar baked treats, how to build a chicken coop seminar, human powered vehicle rides, solar cell demonstrations and other activities. For more information, go to www.solarschoolhouse.net/terrapalooza

UPDATED: Analy debate team to take on West County enrollment issue

Friday, at 6:34 by

UPDATE: A typo in the debate topic posted Friday has been corrected below: The Analy High School speech and debate team is taking a stab at the provocative with their debate topic lineup for their annual speech and debate showcase. The topic for the annual fundraiser on Tuesday, April 30 is “Resolved: The West Sonoma County Union High School District and its surrounding feeder-school district should be dismantled in order to form two new districts based on geography, one featuring… Read More »

REMINDER: Analy’s big jazz night is Saturday

Friday, at 6:00 by

REMINDER: Analy High School Jazz Band supporters will host the second annual big band and dance festival “In the Mood” on Saturday at the Sebastopol Center for the Arts. Music will include Latin, jazz and swing tunes. Stephen Nordquist will offer dance lessons. The event runs from 7:30 p.m. to 11 p.m. The event is a fundraiser for the instrumental music program at the high school. Tickets are $20 in advance through the group’s website www.analybandwagon.org or at Copperfield’s book… Read More »

Analy jazz band hosting event Saturday night

Tuesday, at 9:59 by

Analy High School Jazz Band supporters will host the second annual big band and dance festival “In the Mood” on Saturday at the Sebastopol Center for the Arts. Music will include Latin, jazz and swing tunes. Stephen Nordquist will offer dance lessons. The event runs from 7:30 p.m. to 11 p.m. The event is a fundraiser for the instrumental music program at the high school. Tickets are $20 in advance through the group’s website www.analybandwagon.org or at Copperfield’s book store… Read More »

Top of the tops Poetry Out Loud contest Feb. 10

Monday, at 6:31 by

Twelve Sonoma County high schools will be sending students to the countywide Poetry Out Loud competition Feb. 10. In the program, students memorize then recite poems. The pieces are not written by the students, but are typically considered greats in the English language. The participating schools include: Analy, Cloverdale, Creekside, El Molino, Elsie Allen, Maria Carrillo, Montgomery, Piner, Rancho Cotate, Roseland University Prep, Santa Rosa and Sonoma Academy. Santa Rosa High held their qualifying event Thursday night. I acted as… Read More »

Analy junior honored by the 49ers

Monday, at 1:00 by

Analy High School junior Gianna Pendleton was recently honored at the 12th annual 49ers Community Quarterback Awards luncheon. Pendleton was honored for her work with Goldridge 4-H and the Sonoma County 4-H Council. Five finalists, including Pendleton, where given $1,000.  Pendleton also serves as the Youth Countywide Leader in Community Service. The 2012 Community Quarterback Award was given to Glen Bethel of Menlo Park. He received $10,000. The finalists were recognized with an on-field, pre-game presentation in front of 68,500… Read More »

Analy High wins Bright Ideas grant

Friday, at 4:46 by

Analy High School received a $10,000 grant from PG&E this week to build a small house on campus that will rely on renewable power and be completely off the grid, according to PG&E spokeswoman Brittany McKannay. The awards, part of the company’s Bright Ideas program, are doled out to support green schools and educate students about renewable energy. The application deadline for the next round of grants is Nov. 30. For more information, go to www.pge.com/solarschools Grants range from $1,000… Read More »

Lots of music being played at Analy tonight, tomorrow

Friday, at 6:00 by

 REMINDER: No plans tonight? Or tomorrow? Head to Analy High School for the annual Fall Music Festival. The two-day event, now in its 15th year, will feature a slew of middle and high school band, orchestral and band group performances over two days beginning Friday night. Groups perform for 30 minutes and are then critiqued by a panel of three judges from San Jose State, University of California at Berkeley and Sonoma State. “It’s a terrific opportunity for students to… Read More »

Analy two-day musical showcase starts Friday

Tuesday, at 7:58 by

 Analy High’s fall festival is here. The two-day event, now in its 15th year, will feature a slew of middle and high school band, orchestral and band group performances over two days beginning Friday night. Groups perform for 30 minutes and are then critiqued by a panel of three judges from San Jose State, University of California at Berkeley and Sonoma State. “It’s a terrific opportunity for students to get feedback from top-flight college directors early in the year when… Read More »

Analy asking Tigers, Hounds fans to wear pink

Thursday, at 6:42 by

Analy High School is hosting Healdsburg in football Friday night and using the game as a kick-off for breast cancer awareness events. Fans are asked to wear pink in support of breast cancer survivors. All proceeds from shirt sales and all donations made at the games will go to breast cancer awareness initiatives, according to school officials. Shirts are $15 and will be sold throughout the stadium. The junior varsity game kicks off at 5 p.m. and the varsity game starts… Read More »