New Marquee Project Taking Shape

In case you haven’t noticed, our 12th Avenue entrance has changed drastically over the summer.  The entryway construction has been completed and traffic is flowing nicely into Pueblo.

The other part of the project is underway with the construction of the new archway already in place.

New archway in place

The archway will be completed with red masonry as the base in the coming week.  Then we move on to the big one, our new digital marquee.

Stay tuned for updates and news on the completion of this project.

Where Did Our Teachers Go? [Summer 2010]

Back by popular demand. Here are some pictures shared by teachers on their summer travels.

Thanks for sharing.

Reclining Buddha in Bagan, Myanmar
Brahmin Priest
Taj Mahal in Agra, India

The first picture is of a reclining Buddha in Baga, Myanmar.  The second is of a Brahmin priest performing the nightly ceremony to put the River Ganges to sleep at night in Varanasi, India.  The third photo is the Taj Mahal in Agra, India. (Spalding)

Keunjeong-Jeon
Grand Hyatt in Seoul, South Korea

Photo 1:  Keunjeong-jeon, the royal throne hall is Korea’s largest surviving wooden structure. Kings conducted state affairs, held official functions, and received foreign envoys here. Built in 1394, high ranking officials assembled in this court to pay respect to their kings.

Photo 2:  The Grand Hyatt in Seoul, South Korea.  Photo taken from bedroom in the Grand Hyatt.  Hilary Clinton stayed there this summer also.  It is GREAT when someone else pays your way to vacation and work.  Or it is work and vacation? (Reff)

Stonehenge
Wilbur the Wildcat

In July, I went to London for 5 days, then on a 12-day Baltic Capitals (Copenhagen, Denmark; Berlin/Warnemuende, Germany; Tallinn, Estonia; St. Petersberg, Russia; Helsinki, Finland; Stockholm, Sweden) Cruise. (Stull)

Pederson Family catch Northern Pike & Walleye
Northern Boundary Waters Of Minnesota

These two pictures were taken in the Northern Boundary Waters of Minnesota.  My son Christopher caught a Northern Pike and I have a Walleye.  Then there is the sunset looking toward Canada.

Saul making Shokshuka

Josh and Saul Ostroff making “Shokshuka” for breakfast at  summer camp in the Pocono Mountains of P.A.  Shokshuka is an Arabic Dish popular in the Middle East.  It is similar to huevos rancheros, heavy on the tomatoes or salsa. (Ostroff)

Travis in Kauai, Hawaii
Travis in Boston

First photo is from Kauai, Hawaii and the second is in Boston. (Klein)

New Principal Carlos Armendariz

Carlos Armendariz was officially appointed Principal of Pueblo High School by the TUSD Governing Board for the 2010-2011 school year. Carlos served as interim when Patricia Dienz was appointed Director Of High School in February of 2010. He’s been a part of Pueblo’s administrative team for the last 5 years.

Carlos during the welcome back meetings.

In his own words:

“I am honored to have been appointed as Principal of Pueblo High School for the 2010-2011 school year. “

Michael Perez Heading To St. Johns [Updated]

The Arizona Daily Star is reporting the following:

Former Pueblo High School guard/forward Michael Perez was extended an offer by St. John’s, a Big East school, while playing for the Compton Magic during a tournament in Long Beach, Calif., this week.

Perez verbally committed to play for the Red Storm this fall, a program that is now coached by former UCLA head man Steve Lavin.

“Two weeks ago I was thinking I was heading to a junior college,” said Perez, who averaged 29.9 points at Pueblo as a senior. “But I’ve been playing well, and I thought I’d wait just a little longer to decide, see if anyone else would offer.

“Now I’m in a daze. It’s always been my dream to play D-I college basketball.”

Congratulations to Michael Perez.

Update:

August 22, 2010
Compton Magic combo choses UTEP
By Van Coleman van@hoopmasters.com
Tim Floyd and his UTEP staff received some immediate help from 6-3 combo guard Mike Perez who committed on his visit…

We received a heads-up from our own Etop UdoEma, and the director of the Compton Magic told us that his graduating senior combo guard 6-3 Mike Perez from Tucson, AZ Pueblo High has decided to sign a grant-in-aid with UTEP.

“I’m a UTEP Miner,” Mike Perez told Hoopmasters Sunday afternoon.

He has the tools to make an impact at UTEP this fall and became available coutesy of the clearinghouse according to Coach UdoEma.

“You will remember he exploded on the scene this summer and suddenly committed to Steve Lavin and St John’s,” UdoEma explained. “There were minor hold ups on his transcript with the clearinghouse that officially cleared up last week making him eligible for this up coming year.”

“But, with St Johns out of the picture there have been many schools jumping in last minute to secure his services for this year.”

He was scheduled to visit UTEP and Rhode Island, Coach UdoEma told Hoopmasters. But, now that he has decided to attend UTEP he won’t take any other visits.”

Perez is a super athletic combo guard who plays way above the rim off the dribble, has range to the arc and the ball skills to play either spot in college. He has a big time motor and averaged 30 points per game last year for Tucson Pueblo High. Look for him to add some instant firepower for the Miners this fall.

Construction Of New Entryway & Marquee

The planned construction of the new entryway and marquee on 12th Avenue has started. Construction crews broke ground on June 23rd with removal of fencing and asphalt. We are very excited for the new look on 12th Avenue.

Contruction on 12th Avenue

Follow the entire process in our: New Marquee Photo Gallery

We will post video of the finished project once construction is complete.

Jerri-Lynn Kincade 400M State Champion

To cap off a successful track career at Pueblo, Jerri-Lynn Kincade saved the best for last.

Jerri-Lynn became a state champion by winning the 400M Dash at 2010 Track & Field State Competition with at time of 58.60. She edged out Desert View sprinter Lilian Martinez by .67 of a second.

Jerri-Lynn (2nd From Left) with members of the 4X100 Team

Congratulations Jerri-Lynn! Thanks for representing Pueblo on the track and in the classroom. Jerri-Lynn was also Class of 2010 Valedictorian.

Here are the final results:

For video of 2010 Track Season and see Jerri-Lynn in the 100M Click Here.