Homecoming is on October
16th. Join us for football (vsMissionBay) under the lights (one night per
year) at PLHS. Look for the alumni seating section. And
please walk with us in the Homecoming parade so present Pointers
can see what Alumni spirit looks like. Wear your Pointer colors (or
if you still fit into something from high school, wear that!) We will
provide kazoos. Meet us on the field just before halftime.
Pointer Alum,
Jeffrey Bennett '76, to speak at PLHS October 22 at 6pm.
Join us to hear Astronomer, Teacher, Writer
and Pointer Alum, Jeffrey Bennett speak on campus. (he will address students earlier in the day.) His book
"Beyond UFOs" was required reading for the class of
2012 at Univ. of MiamiOhio. His focus on looking
beyond our selves, and beyond our world, as we look to the way we shape the
future is inspiring and thought provoking. Please reply by
email if you plan to attend.
In this issue: -Jeffrey
Bennett at PLHS
-Message from the new Athletic Director at PLHS
-SD County Credit Union supports PLHS with Poinsettia
I am
honored and privileged to have the opportunity to teach, coach and serve
the students and community here at PLHS. My wife, Irma, and I have
two daughters, Maegan, 23 years old (a graduate
of VillanovaUniversity and
current graduate student at SDSU) and Shelby, 17 years old (a Senior at
PLHS). We've lived in Point Loma for many years and have raised our
family in our OB/PL community.
I would
like to continue to work towards bringing our community together here at
PLHS.
Read more:
In the past two years the
"Picture Yourself A Pointer" day has been very successful in
linking together the staff and students at Correia Middle school with
students and staff at PLHS; We look forward to hosting this event again
on Dec. 10th when students from Correia will be hosted by PLHS
students and staff for campus tours and an introduction to programs and
activities available at PLHS.
Our Surf PE class is the only
program in the SDUSD to offer such a course, alumni and community members
can come down to O.B. and find close to 50 PLHS students surfing 3-4
times a week.This class was made
possible by numerous community members coming together and supporting our
students and working with our Principal Bobbie Samilson to make it
happen.
It is these types of collaborative
efforts that help to make PLHS a truly unique community school, with the
emphasis on giving our students the most comprehensive educational and
athletic opportunities in San
Diego.
Our athletic programs have continued
to improve under the direction of Coach Hastings with the Men's tennis
team capturing it's second consecutive CIF Championship, the Women's
Soccer team winning it's first ever CIF Championship this past year, and
the football team poised to compete for another CIF Championship this
year.
I would encourage everyone to check
the school's website www.pointlomahigh.comto find schedules
of all of our events as we have many teams that will make the playoffs
this year and continue our tradition of Pointer Pride.
Our school is blessed to have a very
dedicated and caring staff of teachers, coaches and support staff, please
join us in serving the next generation of Pointers.
Classes of 49,
54, 59, 64, 69, 79, 84, 89 99 all enjoyed
great reunion events this summer and fall. Next up: Class of
58 re-reunion (had so much fun they are doing it again!) and the
"early Grads" (26-47) events.
Plans are in
the works for Classes of 60, 80, 85, and 90. Let us
know of other events coming up!
(This
is a brand new page, so bear with us as we add pictures and info. If you
are an alum who would like to maintain our Facebook page
please reply to Office)
PLHS Alumni Database Be sure to
keep your info current!
Go to the PLHS Alumni database and be sure your contact info is
correct at: PLHS Alumni Click
'Register Today'.
Working
with the PLHS administration, the Pointer Association has identified
needs for the current school year.
Athletics
Classroom Gifts/Grants
Scholarships
In addition, the PA has a preliminary budget
that includes funding for lunch area umbrellas, Senior and underclass
awards, college night and college panel, and School planners, teacher
appreciation and Volunteer appreciation.
San Diego Country Credit Union partners with PLHS:
Helping us provide enrichment activities, student support
programs, and appreciation to our faculty/staff, SDCCU's
partnership with the Pointer Association in support of PLHS is
a true gift.
This year they are giving $1 from the sale of tickets
to the Poinsettia
Bowl sold by the
PLHS community back to PLHS. If you are a football fan,
please purchase your family pack tickets throught
this generous offer. Poinsettia Bowl tix.
We
can't do it without you!
With the current flux in the economy there has been a
dramatic reduction in charitable giving across the country. The Pointer Association needs your help more than ever to
continue to provide alumni support, academic enrichment, campus improvements
and scholarships in keeping with our mission of benefitting Pointers
past, present and future.
The PLHS Pointer Association New name; Still making great
things happen!
The PLHS Foundation and Alumni Association has
a new name. We are now officially the PLHS Pointer Association. We have
also added the actvities and volunteer support
of the former PLHS PTSA to our organization. With the combined
efforts of Alumni, Boosters, Parents, staff, and ASB we continue to make
great things happen at PLHS! Read more at Pointer Association
