Pueblo High School

Dr. Andrew Lettes Awarded

Congratulations goes to Dr. Andrew Lettes, biotechnology teacher at Pueblo, for being awarded the Arizona Innovation Heroes Award by the Science Foundation Arizona.

The award recognizes those who are leading in the fields of innovation, technology and entrepreneurship or have instituted innovative practices or curricula to advance student success and enhance student interest in STEM. (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math Education)

Dr Lettes With CTE Department — Dr. Lettes with Pueblo CTE Department

Students, colleagues and distinguished guests joined us for the celebration and had very positive statements about our biotechnology program.

On behalf of all the Pueblo Family, we congratulate Dr. Lettes.

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Ruben Canastillo Breaks Football Record

During the football game versus the Cholla Chargers, senior Ruben Canastillo broke the record for longest interception return for a touchdown. Ruben intercepted a pass on the 2 yard line and took it 98 yards for the score.

The previous record was held by Charles Quihuis (Bowerman) 1971 & Robert Greene (Bowerman) 1975 both for 90 yards.

Here’s the video:

Ruben was very excited to find he had broken the record. “I just read the quarterbacks eyes and broke on the play,” he said. He received a plaque and his name will be added to the football record books.

Congratulations to Ruben! The question is, how long will this record stand?

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 — 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 — Reclining Buddha in Bagan, Myanmar

Taj Mahal In Agra India — 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)

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)

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)

Northern Pike And Walleye — Pederson Family catch Northern Pike & Walleye

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 — 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 Kauai, Hawaii

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.

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.