SPRING 2016
MAY 2016
UPREP ATHLETIC BOOSTERS Breaking the Stereotype U-Prep is well known for academic awards and recognition. Our graduates are accepted and attending the top schools in the nation. But if you look a bit deeper, those same students participate in the multitude of athletic programs offered at UPrep. During the recent Senior Awards ceremony, it was obvious that a majority of the award winners were student athletes as well as the top academic achievers at our school. The U-Prep student has a unique opportunity to not only receive the best education in the north state, but also to be able to participate in multiple sports throughout the school year! The U-Prep sports teams are achieving success including teams going to the north state finals. What an accomplishment for the school that is known throughout the north for academics, now our students are being recognized for being athletic. Madison Stephens was recognized as the High School Female Athlete of the Year. Madison participated in both varsity girls basketball and golf, while winning the ladies Golf Section Title!! Madison received a scholarship to play golf at California State University, Chico. Congratulations Madison! Beau Forest was recognized as the High School Male Athlete of the Year. Beau participated in both varsity boys basketball and golf, while maintaining a nearly perfect GPA! Beau will be attending University of the Pacific where he will play golf and studying computer science. Congratulations Beau! Colton Gruhler was recognized at the Mr. Panther Athlete. Colton participated in varsity football and varsity baseball. In football, Colton was the section leader in tackles, and was nominated All League for his efforts. Colton was also selected to play in the Lions Club All Star Football game! Colton has signed to play football at Saint John’s University in Minnesota. Congratulations Colton! Savanna Fernandez was recognized as the Lady Panther Athlete. Savanna participated in varsity girls basketball where she was one of the leading team and league scorers. Savanna helped lead her team to the north state finals! Savannah has signed to play basketball at Simpson University. Congratulations Savannah! Grace Van Kirk was recognized as the Female Scholar Athlete. Grace participated in volleyball and soccer her senior year. In addition to her athletic talents she was the Senior class president she was one of the six Valedictorians. She she will be attending Cal Poly. Congratulations Grace! Chris Huebner was recognized as the Male Scholar Athlete. Chris participated in varsity basketball and varsity baseball, while maintaining a nearly perfect GPA! Chris will be attending the University of California, Berkeley in the fall. Congratulations Chris!
2016 UPREP JH BOY’S ATHLETE OF THE YEAR
Max Hamilton was recognized as the Jr High Male Athlete of the Year. Max participated in both cross country and track. His coaches acknowledged his work ethic as unparalleled; his sportsmanship is amazing; and he is enjoyable to coach. To quote one of Max’s coaches: “He is the epitome of humility and grace; he lifts up those around him and focuses on the positive. His personal goals never got in the way of the team or him being a leader.” Congratulations Max! 2016 UPREPJH GIRL’S ATHLETE OF THE YEAR
Emily Cox was recognized as the Jr High Female Athlete of the Year. Emily participated in volleyball, basketball and softball, and was a major contributor in each sport. Her coaches acknowledged her amazing work ethic, dedication and willingness to have fun. To quote one of Emily’s coaches: “She is coachable, tuff as nails and a great kid on and off the court!” Congratulations Emily!
2015/16 Athletic Booster Scholarship Winners Each year, the Athletic Booster Club awards $250 scholarships to a female scholar athlete and a male scholar athlete. The selection is based on GPA, athletic program participation, and an essay written by the applicant. Grace Van Kirk was recognized as the Female scholarship winner. Colton Gruhler was recognized as the Male scholarship winner. Both of these scholar athletes epitomize what U-Prep stands for …. Excellence in academics, sportsmanship on the field, and positive contributions in all aspects of the school environment. Congratulations Grace and Colton!
SPRING 2016
FUNDRAISING JH GIRL’S BASKETBALL
$385
JH SOFTBALL
$356
JH VOLLEYBALL
$563
HS BOY’S BASKETBALL
$2363
HS GIRL’S BASKETBALL
$1421
HS CHEER CCCCHEERCHEERLEADI HS FOOTBALL
$76
HS BOY’S SOCCER
$13
HS GIRL’S SOCCER
$19
$6
$6
HS SWIMMING HS GIRL'S GOLF
$972
HS BASEBALL
$957
HS VOLLEYBALL
$2304
HS CROSS COUNTRY
$244
GENERAL ATHLETICS
$850
JH BASEBALL
$300
JH BOYS BASKETBALL
$375
HS SOFTBALL
$575
WRESTLING
$680
Events since 2015 Arena Day have included Krispy Kreme, Tamale Sale, 50/50 Raffle, The Habit, Fan Cloth (Apparel Sales) and Schwan’s. Total fundraising for 2015/16 was $2541. Majority income has been generated from Snack Bar, Apparel Sales and membership fees. We could not do this without the support of the teams and the parents. Thank you for your participation in all of the events!
Snack Bar News The snack bar will have new menu items such as Macaroni & Cheese, while bringing back the favorites such as juice popsicles, pulled pork sandwiches, burgers, nachos, popcorn and soda! We are making some changes that should help the flow and convenience of our customers; creating a new menu board that should be easier to read; and will be utilizing the portable drink cart at more events. 2016 ATHLETIC BOOSTER CLUB MEETINGS August 1, 2016 January 9, 2017 September 12, 2016 February 6, 2017 October 3, 2016 March 6, 2017 November 7, 2016 April 3, 2017 December 5, 2016 May 1, 2017 Meetings will be held at 6:00 pm
Message from 2016 President Hi U-Prep families! I have just a short note of introduction to share with you. I am the new Athletic Boosters President. I have previously served as VicePresident. For those of you who don’t know me already, my name is Lynn Maxwell. I am the mother of Hannah and Elizabeth Maxwell. They are fraternal twin senior sisters. Volleyball, basketball, track and golf are some of the sports that they have participated in while being students at U-Prep for the past three years. It has been a joy to watch a variety of sports here at U-Prep. The Athletic Boosters organization is a great one. We really try to support our student athletes and coaches. I am so honored to say that the Athletic Boosters has donated over $79,000 from 2010 - 2016. We helped pay for such items as: tournament fees, equipment, uniforms and scholarships. We look forward to another exciting year of supporting our student athletes. We would like to extend a special invitation to our middle school families … you are important to us! If you have never joined Boosters, we encourage you to do so. The financial impact can be minimal. We offer memberships ranging from $25 to $150. The top membership fee includes such perks as free t-shirts and free entrance for two adults into every U-Prep home game. Also your membership does not require any volunteering on your part. However, if you want to participate, we have many opportunities for you to help. Look for us at Arena Day… we will be on hand to answer any questions that you may have, and we will have membership forms available.
Lynn Maxwell
President
Chrissy Sullivan
Lisa Bryant
Sara Clark
Vice President
Secretary
Treasurer
Monica Cabral
ATHLETIC ADMINISTRATOR
VICE PRESIDENT
SECRETARY