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| Dos Pueblos High School | |
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7266 Alameda Ave. Goleta, CA United States | |
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| Type | Public |
| Motto | Ex fide fortis (Latin: From loyalty, strength) |
| Established | 1966 |
| School district | Santa Barbara School Districts |
| Principal | Mark Swanitz |
| Grades | 9-12 |
| Enrollment | 2,300 |
| Color(s) | File:Dospueblos.dp.11953.png Blue and gold |
| Athletics conference | CIF-SS Division 1 Channel League |
| Mascot | Chargers |
| Rivals | San Marcos High School Santa Barbara High School |
| Information | (805) 968-2541 |
| Website | www.dphs.org |
Dos Pueblos High School is a high school located in Goleta, California, west of Santa Barbara. Located adjacent to the foothills on the edge of the Goleta Valley in an area known as El Encanto Heights, it serves a student body of approximately 2,300 in grades 9-12.
Dos Pueblos, or "DP" or "DPHS", is a National Blue Ribbon School. Dos Pueblos, whose school mascot is the "Charger", was the first school to win a CIF Division I title in Santa Barbara County. The school is mostly finished with a major renovation which included the building of a large theater, the finishing of a new football stadium, and an Olympic size pool.
On July 1, 2006, Quentin Panek resigned from his job as principal and was replaced by Santa Ynez native Mark Swanitz.[1]
Demographics
The ethnic make up of the student body is 61% white, 29% Hispanic, 6% Asian, 2% African American, and 2% other.[citation needed]
Academic Programs
Dos Pueblos Engineering Academy
The Dos Pueblos Engineering Academy is a four-year program that provides generally exceptional students with experimental science education. The coursework is designed to provide the academic foundation necessary to support the students' participation as Team 1717 in the FIRST (For Inspiration and Recognition of Science and Technology) Robotics Competition. Course pre-requisites and participation are subject to instructor approval and an application process.
Gifted education
Dos Pueblos offers gifted education in the form of the 'GATE' program.
Notable Alumni
- Alexei Filippenko
- Chip Foose
- Tyler Fredrickson
- Ben Howland
- Howard McGillin
- Ryan Mendez
- Larry Moriarty
- Douglas Partie
- Clinton Portis
- Katy Perry[2]
- Jeffrey Peterson
- Caroline A. Rice
- Jay Staggs
- Kyle Shotwell
Advanced Placement
DPHS offers several Advanced Placement (AP) classes. The school currently offers AP Latin Virgil, AP Latin Literature, AP Spanish, AP English Composition, AP English Literature, AP Studio Art, AP Physics, AP Computer Science, AP Environmental Science, AP Biology, AP World History, AP US History, AP US Government, and AP Micro/Macro Economics.
International Baccalaureate Programme
DPHS students can participate in the International Baccalaureate Programme, a program that provides highly motivated and academically able college-bound students, an opportunity to pursue a rigorous liberal arts curriculum that is recognized by many colleges and universities. Course pre-requisites and participation are subject to instructor approval and an application process. Students may apply for the program at the end of their sophomore year. There are limited spots and not all are accepted.
REACH
REACH is a program based on AVID principles; for students with potential to succeed in college if given the encouragement, study skills, and information. It includes in-class tutorials twice a week, speakers, college visitations, college research, and SAT preparation. Students must be on college prep track in coursework and have a 2.5 GPA or better; contract made among teacher, counselor, student and parent. Grades 9, 10, 11 are elective credits; Senior Seminar (applications, essay, scholarship/financial aid, college writing) meets "g" college prep elective credit for UC/CSU.
EXCEL
EXCEL is a program for the student who wants to reach their highest potential. The program helps students identify and plan career paths after graduation, including college. Activities include tutoring, study skill development, test preparation, home visits, speakers, mentors, and trips. Classes are either Period 6 or after school.
CCNE (Cisco Certified Network Engineer) Program
Run by DP's Mr. Soenke, this class allows dedicated students to pass the CCNE tests before they graduate. DP works together with Cisco's educational programs.
Dos Pueblos Mock Trial Program
The Dos Pueblos Mock Trial Program gained prominence in 1984, winning the California State championship in that year and again in 1987. Under the coaching of teacher Ken Larson and attorney coach Chris Kroes (who joined the program in 1988), the Dos Pueblos team won the county championship every year from 1986 to 1988, with second-place state finishes in 1993, 1994 and 1996 and winning state finals in 1987 and 1984. The 2009 team is going to riverside for the state competition with the current coach, Bill Woodard.
Performing Arts
Dos Pueblos Charger Theater
The Dos Pueblos Charger Theater's program challenges its participants and audiences to think, dream, and live creatively through visionary programming, collaboration with leading resident theater companies and colleges, ongoing community outreach, interaction with professional artists, and unique performance opportunities for all levels and interests. Students have the opportunity to participate directly in the creation of a brand new work, gaining invaluable insights into writing, rewriting, professional theater rehearsal processes and character interpretation. The construction of a new theater was completed by September 2007. In the spring of 2008, the DP Theater produced Beauty and the Beast, the first musical in the new theater.
Dos Pueblos Jazz Choir
The Dos Pueblos Jazz Choir recently received a first place finish in the AAA division of the prestigious Reno Jazz Festival.
Dos Pueblos Instrumental Music Program
Marching/Concert Band
The Dos Pueblos High School Marching Band is the biggest group in the Instrumental Music Program at Dos Pueblos. It comprises drumline, color guard, and horn line, whom all compete and perform as one group. The Marching Chargers perform at football games as half time entertainment, in parades such as the Santa Barbara Downtown Holiday Parade, and also compete all along the south coast against other marching bands. For the two weeks preceding the beginning of the school year, the band meets every day for band camp. After school starts, the band meets daily during periods 6 and 7 to practice music and drill for their field show.
Every year the group changes the theme of its show. For the 2008/2009 season, the show is "Through the Veil of Night", composed and arranged by Lozell Henderson. The drum major is Jenna Becker, the assistant drum majors are Katherine Bonsell and Aislinn Dunne, and the horn sergeant is Brandon Bies. Previous shows have included "An American Portrait", "Flight", "The Incredibles", "The Phantom of the Opera", "Grease", and "Les Misérables". During their "Flight" show in the 06-07 season, at the Battle of the Bands competition at Moorpark High School, the band got 1st place for the first time in more than 5 years. In 2007 the Dos Pueblos Marching Chargers also won sweepstakes with their show "An American Portrait", beating 17 other bands at the Royal Competition in October. This is the first time band has won this award in more than 15 years and it is a great honor to them. The Drumline also got the first place and high Percussion award at the Royal Competition. In 2008, the band received sweepstakes again and high music awards at the Royal Competition. They strive to dominate the future Royal competitions and keep their winning streak.
Once second semester comes, the band splits into smaller groups who each go their separate ways. The Horn Line becomes a performing concert band, the Color Guard becomes Winter Guard, and the Drumline becomes their own performing group just like the rest to showcase their talents with their instrument and compete against others of their level.
Jazz Ensemble
The Dos Pueblos HS Jazz Ensemble is an award-winning group of musicians who exclusively play Count Basie arrangements. These young men and women perform at a variety of venues in the Santa Barbara area, as well as the Reno Jazz Festival, and other Community College and High School jazz festivals on the central coast. A few students in this band even take on the responsibility of producing the annual Dos Pueblos High School Jazz Festival, which will be in its 40th year in March 2009. The 39th Festival featured thirteen competing bands from Southern California and was followed by a benefit concert for the new theatre, which all the local district high school and Santa Barbara City College bands participated in.
As well as participating at jazz festivals, the Jazz Ensemble regularly plays at the local Elks' Lodge. The band plays from a classic repertoire of danceable swing tunes. The Ensemble is available for hire in the Santa Barbara area.
There is also a smaller jazz combo. It is partially student run and emphasis is placed more on individual improvisation and expression, rather than ensemble playing.
Color Guard
Using hand and eye coordination along with a wide variety of flags, rifles, sabers, props, and dances, the Color Guard entertains the crowd while they listen to the music of the Marching Band and the beat of the Drumline. During the first semester of the school year, the Color Guard performs with the Marching Band and the Drumline. They perform at football games and competitions. For the second semester, the guard performs to a CD instead, and travels to competitions and other performances. In recent years, the Color Guard has been steadily improving, earning a first place in 2006 and competing in championships. Previous captains are Idonarose Orr and Melissa Davis. Tim Wycoff was the 2006-2007 coach.
Athletics
Boy's Soccer
The 1983 boy's soccer team won the CIF Championship. (Although the championship game with Camarillo HS ended with the score knotted at 3-3, the match was officially declared over after two overtime periods. Oddly, that year there was no method for ending a tie such as with penalty kicks. Therefore, co-champions were officially declared.) This was the first CIF 4-A Championship ever won by a Dos Pueblos HS athletic team. [3]
The coach was Jorge Lorca. Players on that team were Chuck Adam, Jose "Yo-Yo" Banuelos, Alan Carlin, Pedro Guillen, Gary Hoag, Paul Hovda, Gerardo Jimenez, Mike McGrath, Mickey Miranda, Paul "Babe" Mocker, Abel Pizano, Rafael Rios, Lewis Stark, James Stupak, Andy Tangel, Scott Valianos, Fred Wilms, Brian Wolf and Brian Zimmerman. (Added to the postseason roster were Bruce Shumikowski, John Blaney and Michael Blaney.)
On November 29, 2008 the team celebrated the 25th anniversary of the championship with a game against a squad of current varsity players and recent alumni. A celebration of the lifetime achievements and overall contributions to soccer in Goleta of Joe Nunez, Jorge Lorca, R. Cam Camarena, and Abe Jahadhmy capped the weekend. Tributes of applause, gratitude, tears (and shirts signed by the players) were bestowed on these four individuals in recognition of the deeply valuable contributions each has made to the communities, schools, and student-athletes of Goleta Valley.