The Stockdale Scoop

We are beyond excited to celebrate Ishmeet's most recent accomplishment! Please see the news story here: Ishmeet Singh: A Champion for Equity, Mental Health in High School and Beyond | KCSOS News

The Virtual Enterprise students hosted their annual Trivia Night Fundraiser. The students hosted 70 friends and family for an evening of good food and fun trivia. Shout out to Stockdale Staff members: Kevin Beed, Kyla Beed, Maria Collatz, Mickey Padilla, Lea MacLean and Bailey, for winning the event.

Congratulations to Abigail who saved 8 match points while being down 5-6 in the 3rd set! The match was a grueling 3 hour event! Pictured with her amazing coach, Coach Hillstead, below.

The Mustang Family is so proud of you!

On Friday, October 25th, Stockdale's Advanced Treble Choir, Bella Voce, participated in the Westmont Choral Festival in Santa Barbara. They got to perform in three beautiful halls, receive feedback from Westmont Music professors, ask questions about college planning, and witness other advanced groups from Southern California schools. The evening culminated with one large concert, the final piece being a combined performance of a new choral work by Westmont Director Dr. Daniel Gee. Bella Voce was distinguished at this festival by being the only ensemble from Kern High, and being the only all-treble ensemble. Stockdale was also proudly represented when our own student, Karen Martinez, was selected among hundreds of singers to perform the opening solo of the final piece! Our girls had a great day of bonding, singing and expanding horizons.

Girls Varsity, JV and Frosh/Soph teams as well as Boys Varsity and JV teams

took 1st place at the Mt. SAC Cross Country Invitational! Hannah Pacheco finished in1st place AND set a new school record for the girls 5k which has been held for 12 years! Way to go, Hannah!

The Mustangs had individual winners in the Frosh/Soph Girls, JV Girls, Varsity Girls and Varsity Boys races! We are proud of Mustang runners!

AVID 9 students worked collaboratively to create a Halloween costume out of newspaper. Students were required to develop a blue print of their costume and were provided 1 class period to assemble and model their costume.

The Stockdale Baseball program finished fall ball with the "Road to the VC Challenge" where the players competed in Spikeball, Wild 4s, Sharks and Minnows, Pickle Ball, Relays, and Over the Line.

On November 9, we celebrated the 25th Anniversary of the Stockdale Band Spectacular Marching Competition! Our students wrapped up a successful marching season last Saturday at State Semi Finals, placing 2nd overall and 1st in percussion!

Stockdale Symphony members Benjamin Roh (violin) and Sara Kiani (piano) were featured soloists last weekend with the Bakersfield Youth Symphony Orchestra!

Congratulations Ben & Sara for being the 2024 BYSO Concerto Competition Winners!

Virtual Enterprise students participated in their first mini trade show where they were able to gain valuable experience in salesmanship. They also met with various members of the business community who gave them invaluable feedback on how to improve their business ideas.

Cameron Keene, a 2022 Stockdale graduate, is currently in his Junior year at West Point. This semester he was chosen to attend the Saint-Cyr Military Academy, founded by Napoleon Bonaparte, in Brittany, France. All his coursework is in French and although his coursework is difficult, the French he learned at Stockdale has served him well. While in France, Cameron has visited Paris, Mont St. Michel, the Pyrenees Mountains, and Normandy. Best wishes to Cameron as he finishes his tour of study in France. You make us proud!

Acadec was proud to represent Mustang Country in our first county-wide competition on November 19th. We hosted West and Frontier and competed in subjects ranging from Art and Music to Economics and Math. These kids put in so much time and effort, and it shows. Their coaches, Gaby Scully and Blake Bastain, are honored to work with these amazing students!

Second year PLTW Biomed students have spent the last week studying brain anatomy and physiology. Part of their research included brain mapping technology, focusing on which actions, emotions, personality traits, and functions are controlled by specific regions of the brain. Their brain dissection allowed them "map" these functions on a specimen to visualize where each of these functions are controlled.

• Counseling December Newsletter can be found HERE
• Tutoring: please see the attached flyer HERE for tutoring opportunities for you student(s).
• SENIOR STUDENTS: The UC and CSU applications are due November 30! The Financial Aid application (FAFSA) opens December 1st for families to begin. Our first FAFSA workshop will be January 15th from 3:30 to 6:30 in Room 601.
• The Scholarship Scoop for seniors is posted on the school website and on Canvas. It can be found HERE
• The ROC/CTEC application opened November 1 and closes in March. https://roc.kernhigh.org/
• Final exams are coming up December 18, 19, and 20!
• Second semester begins on Monday, January 6.

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🎉 Attention, Mustangs! Save a Life this December! 🩸 Stockdale High is hosting a Blood Drive on Friday, December 13, 2024—and we need YOU to make a difference! 📍 Where: Stockdale High School Room 1006 ⏰ Time: 8:00 AM – 2:00 PM Every donation helps save up to three lives, and your contribution could be the gift someone desperately needs this holiday season. Plus, donors will receive: ✨ A FREE T-shirt to show off your life-saving spirit! ✨ Snacks and refreshments to refuel after giving. ✨ Special gift for repeat donors! Who Can Donate? Must be at least 16 years old (16- and 17-year-olds need a signed parent consent form). Meet weight and health requirements (check eligibility details in advance). Bring a photo ID! 📢 Sign up today! Visit Ms. Frank in room 508 to reserve your spot. Don’t miss this chance to help others and make a real impact. Let’s show our Stockdale pride and come together for a great cause! ❤️ Donate Blood. Save Lives. Be a Hero. See you there, Mustangs! 🐎