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Monte Vista’s Brian Yu Wins National Speech and Debate Championship Monte Vista High School student Brian Yu is the national champion in United States Extemporaneous Speaking. The competition took place in Dallas from June 14-19. He had to compete against hundreds of students from across the United States at the National speech and Debate Tournament—the largest academic competition in the world. “Going into the finals, I was nervous but also focused”, said Yu. “Writing and
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Summer is truly here when families bring their young children to play in the water fountain at San Ramon’s Central Park. With temperatures soaring on Saturday June 27, the park was full of families picnicking, walking and watching their children enjoy the play structure.
San Ramon Valley High School recognizes student athletes On June 3, 2015, nearly 40 San Ramon Valley seniors gathered at a yearly luncheon to be recognized for their high school athletic accomplishments. These college bound athletes are committed to various college programs across the United States. Don Busboom, SRV men’s soccer team head coach, gave an encouraging speech in which he presented three challenges for the seniors to embrace in their futures: 1) don’t categorize people, 2) work hard for others, and 3) value all people including yourself. This year was sensational as team after team comprised of skilled athletes accomplished remarkable goals. Here’s a recap of the exciting events that took place at SRVHS this year: • 20 of 22 athletic sports competed beyond league
• Numerous teams went undefeated in our very competitive EBAL league • EBAL championships belong to women and men’s water polo, men’s soccer, women’s and men’s swim and dive, men’s lacrosse, and women’s co-champion lacrosse • NCS champions include women water polo, women’s swim and dive, men’s soccer, and men’s lacrosse • Pom (3.57 GPA) and men’s soccer (3.44 GPA) received the distinction of being recognized by North Coast Section as Scholastic Team Award Winners • 23 combined men and women swimmers qualified for the California
state championship swim meet • State champion, Hank Poppe set a new swim record for the 100 meter breaststroke • It was the first time in SRVHS history that the Wolves became CIF Division I State Basketball Champions The SRV Athletic Booster Club is grateful for the 510 families who became members this year. The club helps pay for equipment, facilities and the general expenses associated with running a high quality athletic department. With the membership fees and the generous donations of our sponsors, we raised over $108,000 this year. Please help support our platinum
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sponsors including: Muscle Milk, Cytosport, B. Allan Jewelers, NetXperts, Just Tix, Country Club Cleaners, Farmer’s Insurance, Danville Fit, Safeway Stores, Fastsigns - San Ramon SRV’s other sponsors including, Fit Mind N Body, Primo’s, Cartelligent, Sinclair Insurance, Merrill Lynch, Empire Realty, Josten’s, Pontious Chiropractic, Bruno Realty, Total Threads, and Firehouse Grill. The saying holds true, it takes a village to raise a child. From parents, coaches, alumni, sponsors, fans, teachers and mentors, we are all very proud of the Home of Champions. Congratulations graduating SRV student athletes.