BOOSTER‘S MESSAGE
To our Fans and Supporters,
Dear Parents, Alumni, Sponsors, and Fans of Newport Harbor Athletics.
What an amazing journey through High School for all of our Newport Harbor Students. “Blink and it’s over.” It’s Senior night. If you’re a parent, relative, or friend of a senior, then you know exactly what I mean. We have been so fortunate to watch and play with the students, families, and friends of our 18 seniors. Congratulations and let’s give them our best tonight!
A heartfelt thank you to those who have worked tirelessly to give the players and coaches the best experience possible.
Watching all of these neighborhood kids (JV/Varsity and freshman) play football for Newport Harbor would not be possible without the generosity of the Newport Harbor community. I encourage you to be involved and stay involved. Here’s how you can help.
• Buy a “Support Newport Harbor Football” lawn sign for a $50 donation. Our goal is 250 signs throughout the neighborhood. Just go to TarFootball.com and click “shop” to easily purchase it. A hardworking Sailor will deliver the signs to your front lawn.
• Buy a Christmas Tree from the football/cheer program this year. Our goal is to sell (we can deliver) 500 trees. Be on the lookout in late October for the website link- and make sure you select the option to have a hard-working-sailor deliver the tree to your home (usually the first week of December). We split
the money with the cheer program because they are awesome and we support each other.
• If you own a business, consider being a sponsor of the team. We have sponsorships that range from $90.00 to $9,000.00 – there is a sponsorship opportunity for everyone/anyone. Just email sstremick@tarfootball.com or mhatfield@tarfootball.com and we’ll send you the information.
The Newport Harbor Football Boosters is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit (Federal Tax ID #33-0010005) and your donation is tax-deductible, or we can give you a marketing invoice. Our mission as a booster club, is to provide resources to Coach Burns ad his staff to keep building Newport High School Football into one of the most respected public school football programs in the country for our student-athletes. All parents of the NHHS Football program are members of the booster club and we encourage you to get involved and stay involved.
Our current board of directors are : Michelle Showalter, Steve Whittaker, Amy Denoon, Julie Fegal, and our Treasurer Mark Hatfield.
Thank you so much, and Go TARS!!
Sam Stremick, Booster Club President 2024 sstremick@tarfootball.com
PRINCIPAL‘S MESSAGE
To all alumni, parents, and community supporters, welcome!
We are thrilled to kick off Newport Harbor High School’s 95th year of playing football. This season, we are incredibly excited to have Coach Burns (class of 1994) at the helm in his first year leading the team. As a Newport Harbor Alum, Coach Burns is guiding us into the next chapter of our storied program with pride and passion.
Our football staff and players have put in tremendous effort since the spring, preparing for the upcoming season. Football is no longer just a fall sport—it’s a year-round commitment. From spring weightlifting sessions to summer passing and lineman camps, and then returning to school well before any other students-this shows what incredible dedication they have towards our school, each other, and their commitment to excel.
It’s also important to recognize that our football program includes two other dedicated teams: JV and Freshman. In totality, all football players along with our committed coaching staff have worked tirelessly to bring us the 95th edition of Tarball!
A heartfelt thank you goes out to all of you who have come out to support our football program, the ever-growing TARPIT, as well as the band, cheer, and ASB. It’s truly a great time to be a Sailor!
After tonight, our next home game will be our Homecoming game on Friday, September 20th. Please take a moment to turn to page 55 in this program to see what the NHHS Alumni Association has planned for that evening. We hope to see as
many former Sailors as possible at the event.
Now, as we get ready for some football tonight, let’s commit to being the best fans by:
1. Showing respect for the hard work and competitive spirit of our young men and women by modeling good sportsmanship and proper decorum at all our games and events.
2. Offering hospitality** to our guests at Davidson Field. We are fortunate to have the most beautiful high school setting in the land—just look up at the sky at kickoff and the sun setting over the Pacific Ocean. Let’s be thankful for that and ensure our guests feel welcome.
3. Giving our best effort** in all we do as Sailors, whether on the field, in the classroom, or around the community.
On this special night, our second home game of 2024, I would like to express my deepest gratitude to the dedicated studentathletes of the Class of 2024 on Senior Night, our football team, band, and cheer squads, as well as all the parents and supporters who have devoted their time, effort, and resources to our programs. Your hard work and commitment are what makes this community so magical.
Thank you, and as always
—Go Sailors!
Sean Boulton, Principal
ADMIN TEAM #22 AMANDA BOYER, #78 SEAN BOULTON, #79 MELISSA TARAVELLA, #55 JERRY MURRAY, #71 JACK CUSICK, #62 JENNIFER FOX, AND #61 AKONAM OKOYE
COACH‘S MESSAGE
Dear Newport Harbor Families and Friends,
With great honor and enthusiasm, I introduce myself to you as the newest head coach of Newport Harbor Football. It is a privilege to take the helm of such a storied program, whose rich history and deep-rooted traditions, have contributed immensely to my own personal success. While an athlete at Newport, I was fortunate to play for legendary Coach Jeff Brinkley. After playing at Wagner University, I returned to Davidson Field as an assistant coach under Coach Brinkley for 20 years, where the core values of integrity, hard work, honesty and honor, as well as an incredible pride and love for this program, continued to be instilled in my character. With the exit of Coach Lofthouse, it was an easy decision (and long held dream of mine) to transition to this next level. As the 18th head coach, and only second alumni in this position, I am inspired and eager to continue to add to the legacy that is Newport Football. Being a teacher on campus, I am also
passionate about fostering a program that aims for success on the field, as well as develops young athletes into responsible, respectful, and resilient individuals in life.
Our program has a legacy of excellence, built on the drive, dedication, and sportsmanship of those who came before us, known as the Long Grey Line. It is my commitment to honor that legacy while forging a path for future success. CIF alignments have changed. Now based on power rankings, we have been moved to the Bravo division where we will be facing some excellent programs. I welcome you to join us on this new journey, and continue to support the program with your attendance. With your help, one of my foremost goals is to reignite the pride and passion that has always been a hallmark of Newport Football. Together we will create an environment where every player feels valued, every fan feels connected, and every game day feels like a celebration of our shared tradition and community spirit.
Thank you for your continued support and I look forward to working with the community to continue the pride and tradition of Newport football. Please feel welcome to contact me anytime with your questions, comments or concerns. My email is mburns@ tarfootball.com
Sincerely,
Matthew Burns Head Coach, Newport Harbor Football
SENIOR SPOTLIGHT
SENIOR PLAYERS
SENIOR PLAYERS SPOTLIGHT
RYKER BUDDE 00
OLB/FB
• 4 years on the team
• My plan after graduation is to go to Clemson or University of Tennessee at Knoxville.
• Favorite Teacher: Hahn
• After graduation I will miss the players on the football team which have become my closest friends
• My favorite memory at Davidson Field was beating CDM.
• Favorite pump up song: Shoot it out - JDot Breezy
• Favorite pregame meal: Chick fil a
• Favorite movie: Elf
• After graduation, I will miss goofing off with my friends in class most.
• Words of wisdom: Enjoy it, life goes by fast
• I want to thank my mom for always being there for me.
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BODE STEFANO
02
HUDSON PEREZ
• 4 Years on the team
• Hanging out with family & friends is my favorite pastime.
• I plan to attend college and possibly play football
• Favorite teacher/class: Mrs. Zeraouli English my Sophomore year
• I am most thankful for my family’s endless support
• Favorite Memory at Davidson Field: All the home games my senior year
• Favorite Pump-up song: The show goes on
• Favorite Pregame Tradition: Dinners with the team pregame
• Favorite Movie: War dogs
• What I will miss most: The memories & friendships that will last a lifetime, and the football program.
• 4 years on the team
• Surfing is my favorite pastime
• I plan to continue my education and play football after graduation
• Favorite NHHS Teacher: Mr. Hahn
• I am most thankful for my family and friends
• My favorite memory at Davidson Field is Winning BOTB
• Favorite pump up song: Skrilla
• Favorite pregame tradition: Walking out and hitting the bell
• Favorite Movie: Good Will Hunting
• What I will miss most: Seeing all of my friends everyday and playing football on Friday nights
• Words of wisdom: You never lose you either win or learn
CB/WR
CADE FEGEL
• 4 Years on the team
• Surfing is my favorite pastime.
• I plan to go to the University of Wisconsin after graduation.
• Mr. Burns is my favorite teacher.
• My family is what I am most thankful for.
• Beating cdm is my favorite memory at Davidson Field.
• Favorite song: Thunderstruck
• Favorite pregame tradition: Prayer
• Favorite Movie: Polar express
• I will miss my lifelong friends the most after graduation.
• Words of wisdom: Don’t stress about the little things
TONY GLYNN 04
06
DAVIS POST
• 4 years on the team.
• I plan to go to a 4 year college after graduation.
• My favorite teacher is Mr. Navarro.
• I am most grateful for my friends and family.
• My favorite memory at Davidson Field is the BOTB.
• Favorite Pump up song: Pump it Up
• Favorite pregame meal: Hibachiii
• Favorite Movie: Grown Ups
• I will miss this community and my family most after graduating.
• I never expected to be walking out on senior night, but now here I am!
• Words of wisdom: Live life with no regrets. DB/RB
• 4 years on the team
• Love going to beach in my free time.
• After graduation I will be going to college for firefighting
• Mr. Burns is my favorite teacher
• I am most thankful for my family
• Beating CDM and everyone rushing field was my favorite memory at Davidson Field.
• Favorite Pump-up song: Dreams and Nightmares by meek mill
• Favorite pregame tradition: Pregame prayer
• Favorite Movie: Rain man
• I will miss being a part of the team and the football program the most when I graduate.
SENIOR PLAYERS SPOTLIGHT
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SAMMY STREMICK
09
TYLER SHOWALTER
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BECKHAM DUTCHER
• 2 years on the team.
• My favorite pastime is going to the beach, snowboarding, & hanging with friends.
• My plan after graduation is to go to a 4-year university.
• My favorite teacher at NHHS is Mr. Navarro.
• I am most thankful for my family because without their love and support I would not be the man I am today and they have been with me through everything.
• My favorite memory at Davidson Field is winning BOTB in my first ever home game at NHHS.
• Favorite pump up song: Draft Day by Drake.
• Favorite pregame tradition: walking out to the field behind the marching band with my team.
• Favorite movie: The Sandlot.
• I will miss the tarpit the most after graduation and how much love, support, and school spirit that Newport Harbor has for each other. WR/FS
• 4 years on the team.
WR/DB
• I plan to go to college and hopefully play a sport after graduation.
• Favorite Teacher: Mrs Zerouali
• I am most thankful for my family.
• Beating CDM is my most memorable moment at Davidson Field.
• Favorite pump up song: 9 by Drake
• Favorite pregame meal: Pasta
• Favorite movie: Grownups
• I will miss my teammates most after graduation.
• Words of Wisdom: Take advantage of any opportunity you get
• 4 years on the team
• My goal after graduation is to attend a 4-year college possibly play a sport
• Favorite Teacher: Spanish with Mrs. Pitonis
• I am most thankful for my family and friends.
• Storming the field after beating CDM is my favorite memory at Davidson Field.
• Favorite pump up song: I’m on One by drake
• Favorite Pregame meal: ai pono is best pre game food
• Favorite Movie: anchorman
• I will miss the people and relationships i have made here most after graduation
• Words of Wisdom: do what you love and be yourself
• I would like to thank my mom for being both a mom and a dad for me and shaping me into who I am today.
MICHAEL GRUBER
DB/WR
• 4 years on the team.
• I plan to go to college after graduation.
• Favorite Teacher: Thompson
• I am most thankful for my friends and family.
• My favorite memory at Davidson Field is winning the BOTB.
• Favorite pump up song: No.9 by Carti
• Favorite pregame meal: Spaghetti
• Favorite movie: real steel
• After graduation I will miss playing sports most.
• Words of wisdom: Life moves pretty fast. If you don‘t stop and look around once in a while, you could miss it.
JOHN PENA
MLB/TE
• 4 years on the team
• My favorite pastime is to hangout with friends and family.
• I plan to go to a 4 year college after highschool.
• My favorite teacher is Mr. Burns.
• I am most thankful for my family.
• Favorite memory at Davidson Field: my 75 yard touchdown my freshman year
• Favorite pump-up song: In Bloom by Nirvana
• Favorite pre-game tradition: Team prayer
• Favorite Movie: Pulp Fiction
• After graduation I will miss my friends.
• Words of wisdom: All good things come to an end, so appreciate what you have in the moment.
JUSTICE KING
RB/DB
• 1 year on the team.
• Favorite pastime activities: Relaxing
• Plans after graduation: OCC then four year then airforce
• Favorite Teacher at NHHS: Mrs. Weitz
• I am most thankful for Mrs. Weitz
• My favorite memory at Davidson Field was storming the field after we won the BOTB.
• Favorite pump-up song: Iron man Black Sabbath
• Favorite pregame tradition: Walkout
• Favorite movie: Inglorious bastards
• What I will miss most about NHHS after graduation: The opportunities.
SENIOR PLAYERS SPOTLIGHT
ISAAC RODGERS 50
• 3 years on the team.
• After graduation I plan to start up a photography business
• I’m most thankful for my family
• Favorite class is history
• Favorite song: Literal Legend
• Most thankful for my opportunity to play and work out with the football team
• My favorite memory at Davidson Field is playing in my first Freshman football game.
• Favorite pump up song: Express yourself
• Favorite pregame meal: Chicken and pasta
• Favorite movie: Hateful 8
• I will miss my friends the most after graduation.
• Words of wisdom: Be humble but don’t settle for less
• I thank my parents for always supporting me in what I do no matter what it is.
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STEPHEN BOULTON
• 1 year on the team.
• Favorite pastime: Fishing, making aquariums, and working on my truck
• After graduation, I plan on going to the Air Force Academy
• Favorite Class/Teacher: History/ Avid with Ms. Newman
• I am most thankful for all the resources I have around me
• My favorite memory at Davidson Field was winning the BOTB last year.
• Favorite pump up song: FYP by Nemzzz
• Favorite pregame tradition: Linking arms onto the Field with my teammates
• Favorite movie: School of Rock
• I will miss the Tar Pit after graduation
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MATTHEW BEEKMAN
• 4 years on the team
• Listening to music is my favorite pastime.
• I plan to go to college after graduation.
• Favorite Teacher/Class: Spanish 3, Profe Albitar
• I am most thankful for having my family & friends there to support me in life.
• My favorite memory at Davidson field was the school storming the field after we beat CDM.
• Favorite pump-up song: Pump it up by Endor
• Favorite pregame tradition: Team prayer
• Favorite Movie: Catch me if you can.
• What I will miss most: All of my friends and teammates that I’ve met and loved here.
PAUL DURAN
• 4 years on the football team
• I enjoy playing video games in my free time
• I will be going to OCC after graduation.
• Mr. Hoist is my favorite NHHS teacher
• I am most thankful for my coaches, teammates and my parents.
• Favorite Davidson Field Memory: Beating CDM last year
• Favorite pump up song: Dreams and nightmares by meek mill
• Favorite pregame tradition: Team prayer
• Favorite Movie: Deadpool 3
• I’ll miss all the amazing teachers at NHHS most after graduation.
JAXON SMITH
• 4 years on the team.
• After graduation I plan to play football at any division 1 college
• Favorite Teacher: Burns or Mr Goodman
• I am most thankful I am able to play football.
• My favorite memory at Davidson Field was winning the BOTB
• Favorite pump up song: Let’s go by pglock
• Favorite pregame meal: Wahoos
• Favorite movie: Wolf of Wall Street
• After graduation I will miss NH Football most.
• I have worn #80 for 4 years which was my dad’s former number when he played and the person I look up to.
SEBASTIAN AYALA
• 4 years on the team.
• My other activities include, Shot put, discus, boys rally, Jesus club, avid.
• After graduation I plan to go to Technical school or a police academy.
• My favorite class is World history with Mr Torribio.
• I am most thankful for God‘s wisdom.
• My favorite memory at Davidson Field was beating CDM.
• Favorite Pump up Song: Good morning by Kanye West
• Favorite pregame meal: Chipotle bowl
• Favorite Movie: Ferris Bueller‘s day off
• I will miss “the good times” after graduation
• I am thankful for this football program and how far it‘s taken me. If I wouldn‘t have joined all those years ago I probably wouldn‘t be alive today.
CHEER SENIOR SPOTLIGHT
AVA BANHAGEL
• 4 years on the squad and a Link Crew Captain
• My goal after graduation is to attend a 4-year university.
• Mr Lee is my favorite teacher
• I am most thankful for Jesus Christ, my family, and my friends
• Winning the BOTB is my favorite memory at Davidson Field
• Favorite Song: Spin Bout U - Drake
• Favorite pregame meal: shirley’s bagels
• Favorite Movie: Legally Blonde
• After graduation I will miss being able to see my friends everyday
• Words of wisdom: pay kindness forward
JULIA CONKLING
• 2 years on the squad
• After graduation I’d like to go to nursing school.
• Favorite class: Mrs. Koppe - ap psychology
• I am most thankful for the friends I’ve made at NHHS.
• My favorite memory at Davidson Field was Dancing to cotton eye joe at fnl
• Favorite pump up song: Can’t hold us by Macklemore
• Favorite pregame meal: Good ole cheeseburger and fries
• Favorite movie: The Hannah Montana movie
• I will miss all the fun I had and people I’ve met, the community here.
ANDRA DIGIOVANNI
• 4 years on the squad
• After graduation I want to go to a 4 year interior design school.
• Favorite Class: Mr. Torres Ceramics class
• I am most thankful for my family.
• My favorite memory at Davidson Field was winning the BOTB last year.
• Favorite Song: Locked out of Heaven by Bruno Mars
• Favorite pregame meal: poké bowl
• Favorite Movie: 10 things I hate about you
• I will miss the football games most after graduation.
• Words of wisdom: Everything has a way of working itself out
• I want to thank my mom for always being there for me. cheer
LEXY DOOR
• 4 years on the squad
• After graduation I plan to go to college! Dream college is ASU!
• Favorite teacher: Ms.Peron (algebra 2)
• I am most thankful for my mom.
• My favorite memory at Davidson Field was winning the BOTB my junior year.
• Favorite pump up song: Family Ties
• Favorite pregame meal: redbull
• Favorite movie: The Conjuring
• I will miss the cheer team most after graduation
• Words of wisdom: Be a good human being
JADEN FAERBER
• 2 years on the squad
• Would love to go to either SDSU or USD after graduation
• Favorite teacher: Ms Koppe
• I am most thankful for such a great support system always cheering me on!
• My favorite memory at Davidson Field is winning the BOTB and everyone running onto the field!
• Favorite song: Rich baby daddy by drake
• Favorite pregame meal: In n out
• Favorite movie: How to train your dragon
• I will miss my team most after graduation
• Words of wisdom: To make every moment count and don’t get into your head!
LESLY HERNANDEZ
• 3 years on the squad
• I plan to go to UC Fullerton after graduation
• Favorite teacher: Alcazar
• I am most thankful for my parents.
• My favorite memory at Davidson Field was winning the BOTB
• Favorite pump up song: Miles on it
• Favorite pregame meal: cheeseburger
• Favorite movie: Corpse Bride
• After graduation I will miss my teachers and friends most.
• Words of wisdom: Make the most of the time you have left. Don’t take this time for granted
CHEER SENIOR SPOTLIGHT
MACIE NASHIF
• 4 years on the squad
• After graduation I plan to go to college at UCLA or BYU
• Favorite class/teacher: Mr. Clay’s calculus class
• I am most thankful for my family, my coaches, and my friends.
• My favorite memory at Davidson Field are the Halftime performances with my team
• Favorite pump up song: SOS by Rihanna
• Favorite pregame meal: TK Burger
• Favorite pregame tradition: V-A-R
• Favorite movie: Hunger Games
• After graduation I will miss My classmates and the teachers most
• Words of Wisdom: You only get one shot, always do your best. Leave no regrets.
BROOKLYN STRIKE
• 3 years on the squad
• My plan after graduation is to study cosmetology or sales.
• Favorite Class: English with Dr. Sykes
• I am most thankful for the opportunity to move and build a better future for myself.
• My favorite memory at Davidson Field are the halftime performances.
• Favorite Song: sippin’ yak (cloonee) or naughty girl (beyoncé)
• Favorite pregame meal: TK Burgers
• Favorite Movie: hunger games
• I will miss the friends I‘ve made after graduation.
• Words of wisdom: nobody cares unless you win. so win.
ELIZABETH VERRALL cheer
• 4 years on the squad
• I want to go to Washington State University after graduation
• Favorite class: American Sign Language with Ms. Solberg
• I’m most thankful for my family
• My favorite memory at Davidson Field is performing at halftime for the first time
• Favorite pump up song: Literal Legend
• Favorite pregame meal: Tk Burgers for the homecoming game
• Favorite movie: Jane Eyre
• Will miss seeing my friends everyday after graduation.
• Words of wisdom: Try everything and don’t be scared to do so
BROOKE WAY
song
• 3 years on the squad
• I plan to attend a University in the South somewhere.
• Favorite Class: Speech
• I am most thankful for God, Family and Friends
• My favorite memories at Davidson Field are the halftime performances.
• Favorite pump up song: Pump It Up by Endor
• Favorite pregame meal: TK Burgers
• Favorite Movie: Parent Trap
• Being a part of the Pep Squad team is what I will miss most after graduation.
• Thank you to my parents for supporting me throughout my journey.
• Words of wisdom: Have faith in God and always believe in yourself
MAILEE WUN
• 1 year on the squad
• After graduation I want to try out for the UCLA dance team, and become a hairdresser.
• I am most thankful for my Song family and my Godson.
• My favorite memory at Davidson Field is my first football game.
• Favorite pump up song: Hot To Go
• Favorite pregame meal: Chipotle
• Favorite movie: Peter Pan, Little Mermaid and Star Wars
• I will miss being with my Song girls after graduation
• Words of wisdom: Spend less time worrying about the future and do what makes you happy, God‘s plan will never let you down song
BAND SENIOR SPOTLIGHT
GABY BARRERA
• 3 years in the marching band.
• I will go to OCC, then a 4-year university to study psychology. I hope to use my knowledge for forensics, law, neurology, or become a professor.
• Favorite Teacher: Ms. Koppe and Mr. Robinson
• I will miss my experiences in high school involving extracurriculars.
• My favorite memory at Davidson Field is CSBC 2a Band Division Championships
• Favorite pump up song: Homecoming by Kanye West
• Favorite pregame meal: Energy Drinks
• Favorite movie: Shrek Forever After
• Words of wisdom: Take advantage of the opportunities offered at NHHS. We are very privileged to have so many programs and the ability to explore our interests. baritone, colorguard, cymbals, euphonium, trombone
AUDREY BROWN-GIBBONS
ALIX CAMPOS
• 4 years in the marching band.
• I plan to go to OCC then transfer, but my main goal is to travel the world.
• Favorite teacher: Mr. Risse
• I am most thankful for my mom, dad, and brother.
• My favorite memory at Davidson Field was frantically making bracelets for a hundred people when we hosted championships.
• Favorite pump up song: Super Ultra Modern Girl by Chappell Roan
• Favorite pregame meal: Hershey‘s chocolate bars
• Favorite movie: LEGO Batman Movie
• I will miss the friends and community of people I have built up over the years.
• Words of wisdom: Sempre Gumbi flute, bass clarinet, vibraphone
• 4 years in the Marching Band.
• I like hanging out at band competitions in my pastime.
• I plan to go to go to the UK for college and become an English teacher
• Favorite Teachers: Mr. Julian and Mr. Risse. I can’t choose one.
• I am most thankful for the community band has provided me with.
• My favorite memory at Davidson Field is the Senior march.
• Favorite pump up song: I’m Still Standing
• Favorite pregame tradition: Wishing each other good luck by rubbing each other’s shakos
• Favorite movie: Barbie Princess Charm School
• I’ll miss the great friends I have made most after graduation.
• Words of wisdom: “Sempre Gumbi” - Mr. Julian trumpet
KAT ESPINOZA
CHARLIZE FINLAY
CLAUDIO GONZALES
• 4 years in the Marching Band
• I plan to attend a 4-year university majoring in mechanical engineering with an emphasis on aerospace.
• Favorite class: AP physics w/ Mr. Risse
• I am most thankful for my parent’s involvement with band program
• My favorite memory at Davidson Field was winning Battle of the Bay 2023
• Favorite pump up song: Coffin Nails by MF Doom
• Favorite pregame meal: Something with protein
• Favorite movie: Whiplash
• I will miss traveling and performing with the instrumental music department
• Words of wisdom: Sempre Gumbi violin, marimba, vibraphone, cymbals, snare
flute, piccolo, glockenspiel
• 4 years in the Marching Band.
• Favorite pastime: Drawing, Animating, Cosplaying, Singing, Dancing, Makeup, cooking, baking, & gardening
• I plan to go to a university for flute and get classically trained to perform while teaching privately!
• Favorite teachers: Mr. Sykes, Mrs. Slay, Mr. Julian, G ROB!!
• I am most thankful for my teachers who have made me go this far!
• Once I played a solo while my mic cut out, I didn’t realize & I thought I sounded so loud!
• Favorite pump up song: Dark lady Cher
• Favorite pregame tradition: Rubbing our shakos before performing for good luck
• Favorite movie: The little prince
• Words of wisdom: Don’t let anybody change you from being different, because they won‘t let you be remembered compared to their boringness!
• 4 years in the Marching Band
• I plan to pursue a career in music education. My backup plan is OCC or to enlist into the Marines.
• Favorite teacher: Dr. Ledón
• I am most thankful for the opportunities at this school. The „Intro to Piano“ class my freshman year is what caused me to get into performing arts, and I couldn‘t be more grateful. I‘m thankful for the life-long friends I‘ve made here.
• My favorite memory at Davidson Field is the tin foil hotdogs at the snack bar!
• Favorite pump up song: I Won‘tAJR
• Favorite pregame meal: An Iced Pumpkin Spice Latte
• I‘m going to miss my place on campus the most and who I was to the people around me. I‘m going to miss feeling important. I will chase that feeling down again in college.
• Words of wisdom: „The Heart is a Muscle“ - Gang of Youths
BAND SENIOR SPOTLIGHT
MEREY KUMANLY
bass drum, mellophone, viola
• 2 years in the Marching Band.
• My favorite pastime is watching movies.
• After graduation I plan to go to OCC and have more fun.
• My favorite teachers: Mr. Malkus and Mr. Julian.
• I am most thankful for Mrs.Tami and everything she does for the band.
• My favorite memory at Davidson Field is lying on the field after rehearsals and talking with friends.
• Favorite pump up song: Bella ciao.
• Favorite pregame tradition: affirmations from Connor.
• Favorite Movie: La Casa De Papel.
• I will miss the stupid jokes from battery most after graduation.
• Words of wisdom: If you ever fail just get up and do it again with a smile on your face.
T OM VAN EXEL
mellophone, trumpet, violin
• 3 years in the Marching Band.
• After graduation I’m going to go to OCC, then transfer to a 4-year school.
• Favorite Teacher: MR. JULIAN
• I am most thankful for The school spirit and support for all of the non-sport groups at school.
• Winning Battle of the Bay after 10 years is my favorite memory from Davidson Field.
• Favorite pump up song: Hey Song
• Favorite pregame meal: Pizza or anything I can get and eat quickly.
• Favorite movie: Any movie ever made that has any version of Spiderman in it.
• I will miss the camaraderie and friendship of lower class-men I’m leaving behind.
• Words of wisdom: “Get ‘em!”
HESA VASQUEZ
• 3 years in the Marching Band
• My favorite activity is playing video games
• I plan to attend OCC for 2 years and hopefully transfer to another place.
• My favorite class was ASL
• I‘m most thankful for my parents for allowing me to have an amazing highschool experience with their financial aid
• My favorite memory at Davidson Field is when we won BOTB after more than a decade.
• Something I’ll miss after graduation is the people I’ve met and the places I’ve grown into like the music room.
• Words of Wisdom: Decisions and thoughts are made of one thing, motivation. violin, bass drum, cymbals
GoTars!
COOP Design House is proudly creating the Newport Harbor Football programs for the 2024 season!
We care about the Newport Harbor Football community and consider you all our valued clients. We are working diligently to provide you with something you want to show off and feel proud of.
These programs are important to you, so they are important to us!
Go Sailors!
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DESIGNER Skout Interior Design
PHOTO Ryan Garvin
SCHEDULE
Moe Pottios HOST
Kevin Dull HOST
PLAYERS
2024 FRESHMAN FOOTBALL
VARSITY COACHES
PLAYERS OF THE WEEK
VARSITY
FRI 08/23 VS ST. PAUL
Christopher Foster Offense
Cade Fegal Defense
FRI 08/30 VS LA HABRA
Daniel Rico Special Teams
Cameron Hatfield Practice Player
Cade Fegal Offense
THURS 08/22 @ ST. PAUL
FRI 08/22 VS ST. PAUL
Alejandro Arredondo Offense Cash Owen Defense
James Callahan Special Teams Carter Clark Defense
Ryker Budde Defense Tavin Smith Practice Player
THURS 08/29 VS LA HABRA JV
Takamori Special Teams
FRESHMAN
FRI 08/29 @ LA HABRA
Comeau Special Teams
Maddox Comeau Offense
Nick Salawoski Special Teams
Darian Leyva Offense
Xavier Pepe Tena Defense
Ty Ditteaux Special Teams
Presley Taylor Offense
Ethan Ambat Defense
Johah
Maddox
SPIRIT
VARSITY CHEER
First Row: Kenna Suddarth, Macie Nashif, Brooklyn Strike, Livi Lloyd Second Row: Maddy Muasa, Eva Schiefer, Alek Steele, Natalia Baniaga, Chloe Bein Third Row: Clare Eadie, Andra DiGiovanni, Lesly Hernandez, Sophia Clarkson Fourth Row: Lucia Fontana, Vivian Jones Fifth Row: Cassidy Thielen-Hardy, Lily Harper Sixth Row: Vivian Magnani, Zoe Magnani, Gabi Davis, Elizabeth Verrall Seventh Row: Josie Schlom, Lexy Dorr
VARSITY SONG
First Row: Jaden Faerber, Ava Banhagel Second Row: Andrea Murillo, Catalina Butcher, Hailey Carden, Ella Lopiccolo Third Row: Mailee Wun, Gianna Wilson, Gracie Okvist, Alex Meserve Fourth Row: Julia Conkling, Amber Clark Fifth Row: Brooke Way, Elguer Medina
JV CHEER
First Row: Lulu Morton, Aliza Morales, Maya Rodriguez Second Row: Sabrina Weber, Summer Murray, Olivia Reaser, Holly Swan, Leina Stewart Third Row: Jazlynn Urban, Emma Palogan, Fernanda Salgado, Brooklyn Dunn Fourth Row: Sydney Ilczyszyn, Londyn Vaughan Fifth Row: Heather Tran, Sarah Day Sixth Row: Zoe Gibney, Harlow Brezeale Seventh Row: Bel Lewis, Taylor Murphy
JV SONG
First Row: Aaliyah Sarabia, Mia Uribe
Second Row: Addison Nott, Aubrey Russell, Stella Smeaten
Third Row: Chloe Curtin, Aaliyah Hearne
PEP SQUAD COACHES
First Row: Lollia Fontana, Jayde DeCosta Second Row: Daly McAdams, Kris Higman, Chelsea Baker, Matilda Siemonsma
2024 MARCHING BAND
MARCHING BAND SENIORS
7th ANNUAL Fall Golf Tournament
Newport Harbor Athletic Foundation
EVENT ENTRY OPTIONS
SINGLE GOLFER REGISTRATION
No additional ask Single player to be paired to make foursome Players Card Package 1 after party – 2 drink tickets each
FOURSOME
No additional ask 4 players 4 Players Card Package 4 after party 2 drink tickets each
AFTER PARTY
No additional ask 1 after party 2 drink tickets each
WHEN: MONDAY, NOVEMBER 4, 2024
WHERE: NEWPORT BEACH COUNTRY CLUB
SPONSORSHIPS AVAILABLE: OF COURSE - CHECK THE WEBSITE
NHHS ASB SHOUT OUT
scholarships
Vincent D. Mulroy Scholarship Award
The Vincent D. Mulroy Scholarship Award is publicly supported and was founded in 2009 to honor Vince Mulroy, The award is presented to the offensive player demonstrating the highest level of football performance on the field of play. The recipient…
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Greg Gladstone Memorial Scholarship Award
Greg Gladstone died doing what he loved: Surfing in Newport on January 23, 2010. Greg was a lifelong Waterman who felt most at home in the ocean. As a student at Ventura High School, he was a CIF State Water…
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Cade Feitler Athletic Scholarship
In February 2005, Cade Feitler at 13 years of age, suffered a traumatic brain injury as a result of an inattentive driver who ran a red light on Newport Blvd. and broadsided the family vehicle while coming home from Ensign…
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John Gust Athletic Scholarship
The John Gust Athletic Scholarship is a publicly supported memorial established in December 1973 to honor John Gust, class of 1974, an outstanding football player and wrestler who was killed in an auto accident on a skiing trip after football…
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The Kamble Chai Foundation Athletic Scholarship
The Kamble Chai Foundation is a publicly supported memorial established in December 1997 to honor Mr. Kamble Chai, an outstanding Chinese-American community leader and a man of great virtue. The foundation focuses its worldwide philanthropic activities on education and has…
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The Coach Mike Giddings Scholarship Award
The Coach Mike Giddings Scholarship Award was established in 2018 by Newport Harbor Football alumni in honor of Coach Giddings, who from 1982 to 1985 led the team. The recipient receives $2,000.00 toward continuing education (either four-year school or two-year school) and the continuation of playing football at the college level. The recipient shall be chosen by the Coaching Staff.
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The Levendi legacy began around the family table, amidst laughter and a heartfelt wish to create something both special and unique.
Levendi Winery is a cherished family-owned boutique winery that crafts more than just exquisite wines. Nestled in the heart of Napa Valley, California, we weave the essence of family and friendship into the very fabric of our brand, cultivating an experience that celebrates the richness of life and the warmth of our relationships. Every sip of Levendi wine embodies a unique celebration, a toast to love, life, and the enduring bonds that connect us all.
