Quote of the Week:
"Opportunity is missed by most people because it is dressed in overalls and looks like work." - Thomas Edison
Thank you:
Each week the activities department will highlight a group of people who help make our activities department run. This week we would like to thank our School Board. Not all districts have a school board that understands the importance of activities in the growth and development of our students. This school board not only understands, they ensure we are fully supported in what we do. Thank you!
Shout outs:
Congratulations to the SHS Tennis team who won Regionals in dominating fashion with 60 points, the next closest was 49. Hazel Brown and Chloe Epperson took third. All others were regional champs: Kiernee Torline, Nevaeh Talley/Madi Wilcox, Zailee Saari/Eliot Miller, Litzy DeJesus-Torres/Elena McBride, Lily Egbert/Maci Pridemore. State championships will be held at Memorial Park in Colorado Springs May 7-9
Congratulations to the SHS Girls Soccer team for finishing the regular season 9-4-1 and ranked 10th in the state. They will host a regional soccer game this Tuesday.
Congratulations to the SHS Track teams. Salida Girls placed 6th and the Boys 8th out of 52 teams in the predominantly large school meet. Salida athletes continue to do well individually as well. Over 30 personal records were attained; in addition, with one week remaining, potentially 14-18 athletes are in position to qualify for the State Championship Meet by securing a statewide 3A top 18 performance. The State Track & Field Championships will be held at Jeffco Stadium in Lakewood, May 14-16.
Congratulations to the SHS Jazz Band for receiving a “Superior” raking (the highest available) and placing 2nd at the Blossom Festival Jazz Band competition in the 1A class. Students were: Alise Baumen, Reed Beihner, Oskar Bizzell, Silas Franco, Zoe Gaus, Ben Hatfield, Tristan Jones, Grace Koken, Eli Miller, Mason Miller, Santiago Ortiz, Olivia Paysen, Rio Tauer, Story Turse, Caleb Vold. They received a "Superior" rating, which is the highest you can get!
Congratulations to Boys Club Lacrosse on a great inaugural season.
This Week’s Events:
HS Baseball: Tuesday (4 PM) vs BV (Senior Night)
Saturday (11 AM) vs Manitou Springs (JV Double Header)
HS Tennis: Thursday-Saturday @ Memorial Park Colorado Springs (STATE!!!)
HS Soccer: Tuesday (5 PM) vs Vail Christian (Regional Playoff)
HS Girls Golf: Monday (9:30) @ Gunnison
Wednesday (9 AM) @ Canon City
HS Track: Tuesday (1 PM) @ Center (may not attend)
Friday (1 PM) @ Pueblo West
Saturday (9 AM) @ Fountain Fort Carson
MS Baseball: Friday (11 AM) vs Fitzsimmons
MS Track: Wednesday (4 PM) @ Canon City
HS Football: Thursday (11 AM) in HS gym (Any HS player interested in playing football)
AD’s Remarks:
What an exciting week of events we have. The Spartan girls tennis team will travel to Colorado Springs to play in the State Tennis Tournament!! The Spartan girls soccer team will be hosting the first round of regional playoffs. It is the final week of state qualifying for track and field as they travel to 2 or 3 meets this week to get as many athletes qualified as possible. Baseball, golf, and MS track all finish out their regular seasons this week, with golf still having a chance to qualify some girls for the state tournament. Get out and support all the hard work these student athletes have put in this spring!
Speaking of hard work, it is human nature to take the path of least resistance. We often spend so much time trying to figure out an easier way to do something. The great thing about our activities programs is that it shows our students that sometimes there is no easy way to get what they want. You simply have to roll up your sleeves and get to work. The ones who do that have discovered opportunities open up for them. State appearances, state championships, league champions, college scholarships, and high GPAs are just a few of the opportunities afforded our student athletes this year. All as a result of putting in the work needed! Go Spartans!