Career Day
-Joana Yanez
Career day seems to be very popular amongst PV students. This day helps the students figure out what they might like to be or do in the future and gives them a head start and informs them. There were many types of exhibits, like colleges, businesses, organizations, military programs, and many more that attended PV’s career day this past Friday. Fancy posters, interesting machines, and informative projects were presented; it amazed many students. There were careers represented that students didn't have a clue existed. Many Panthers took this time to appreciate the information that was given to them.
Nancy Cabrera (10),”I think career days are helpful in a lot of ways. It helps me know all the options I have and it helps me see the type of jobs I can choose from. It helps me because I can ask questions about a career I'm interested in and the person can help out with giving me the information I need to know for that specific career.”
Esther Perez (11)” I think that is good for students since it helps us to know more about schools, it helps me since they give me info on colleges and careers. I liked it because I learned about careers that I did not know about and some got my attention.”
Daniel Segura Elected FFA Regional Vice President
This past Friady, March 18th, Pioneer Valley FFA traveled to King City to attend the Regional Meeting and compete in the regional public speaking contest. PV FFA had five freshmen compete in the Creed Speaking contest, one Job Interview contestant, and two delegates. Also, the Regional officers for the 2016-2017 year were elected at this meeting. Pioneer Valleys’ own Daniel Segura was elected to represent the Santa Barbara Section as the Regional Vice President; making Daniel the first PV FFA member to be elected as a Regional Officer. Congratulations to all those who competed in a speaking contest and to Daniel Segura for being elected as the Vice President representing the Santa Barbara Section.
-Yadira Barrera
Santa Barbara County Science Fair
Recently PV scholars successfully competed in the annual Santa Barbara County Science Fair. "I am very proud of the students. They worked very hard for 6 weeks over the summer and spent countless hours preparing and practicing for the competition. Now it's time for the State Science Fair! " –Mr. Magni
PV had some of its best results ever, especially considering that several high school students from Dos Pueblos were working on their projects in PhD level labs over the summer at UCSB. PV earned the following:
Life Science:
1st place - Juan Lara - $50 - Advances to the State Science Fair3rd place - Manuel Rolon - Best Air Pollution Project from the SBAPCD - $50
Physical Science:
3rd place - Zaid Kahn - Alternate for the State Science Fair
SB Audubon Society Award - Dominique Aranda $100
“The Audubon Society awarded me with the best project involving birds. They were very nice and generous. It was a good experience.”
- Dominique Aranda (11), bottom row, 2nd from left
“The experience was nerve wracking because I was in a room with a bunch of people that were insanely smart and knew what they were doing. But I was also very excited.” –Zaid Khan (12), back row, far right
