The plays weren't pretty, the passes weren't crisp, and the athletes weren't often upright, but Monday's senior bubble soccer tournament drew quite a crowd. Classmates, faculty, and staff stopped by the field to take in the spectacle: teams of students (and one intrepid faculty team) colliding, wobbling, and flailing during 5-minute, small-sided soccer games played inside of inflatable zorbs. The bubble ball tournament succeeded in providing seniors with some well-deserved fun and relaxation amidst tough academic schedules and looming college application deadlines, and both participants and spectators were left feeling buoyant!

World language classes, visual arts classes, the Latinos Unidos affinity group and the Parents Association joined forces to celebrate El Dia De Los Muertos on Monday. Last week, students helped create a beautiful altar in Mullady Hall. Language students decorated the altar with handmade, traditional crafts, visual arts students painted sugar skull watercolor prints to surround the altar, and all members of the Pacific Ridge community were invited to participate by placing photos or objects on the altar in honor of departed loved ones. Latinos Unidos also offered to paint "calaveras," or sugar skulls on students' faces as part of Pacific Ridge's Day of the Dead celebration.

Last week, local photographer, filmmaker, and businessman John Rowe visited Advanced and AP Photography. He shared insights into his techniques and inspirations as a professional photographer who captures everything from surfing in Tahiti to religious rituals in India. Rowe emphasized the importance of making images with a social conscience and using photography to affect change for those in need. In addition to working for major publications around the world, he founded and operates Omo Child, a non-profit committed to providing a safe home and quality education for rescued Mingi children in Ethiopia.

Congratulations to the Middle School 'A' Volleyball Team on winning the South Coast Middle School League's North Section Championship! On November 3rd, the team defeated Tri-City Christian 2-0 and Santa Fe Christian 2-1 to take the title. The girls face The Bishop's School on Thursday for a shot at being named San Diego league champions. Good luck, Firebirds!  

  

10/29/15 Coastal League Cluster at Mission Bay Park

Girls: Lynnlee Duck-Reynolds - 8th place; Lauren Lipman - 14th place; Savannah Streitman - 16th place 

Boys: Travis Headapohl - 4th place; Thomas Peterschmidt - 7th place; Leo Diaz - 24th place

10/28/15 North Meet at San Dieguito Park

Girls: Riley Bender - 1st place; Zoe Erturk - 3rd place; Ava Hetzel - 9th place

Boys: Thomas Hughes - 6th place; Jake Arft-Guatelli - 9th place; Mitchell Oeth - 10th place

10/29/15 Tri-City Christian Schools 21 0 W

10/2715 Coed 8 'White' Flag Football 18 18 T

10/28/15 Santa Fe Christian Schools 0 14 L

10/27/15 Horizon Prep 26 6 W

10/29/15 Tri-City Christian Schools 34 0 W 

10/27/15 Coed 7 'White' Flag Football 18 18 T

10/28/15 Santa Fe Christian Schools 6 13 L

10/27/15 (CIF First Round) Monte Vista High School  16 2 W

10/28/15 (CIF Quarterfinals) Eastlake High School 16 2 W

10/29/15 (CIF Semifinals) San Marcos High School 14 4 W

10/30/15 (CIF Finals) Patrick Henry High School 15 3 W

10/30/15 La Costa Canyon High School 4 12 L

10/31/15 La Costa Canyon 7-14 L

10/27/15 Francis Parker School 0 3 L

10/29/15 Tri-City Christian Schools 0 3 L

10/27/15 Francis Parker School 0 2 L

10/29/15 Tri-City Christian Schools 2 1 W

10/27/15 Santa Fe Christian Schools 0 2 L

10/28/15 Maranatha Christian 2 0 W

10/27/15 Santa Fe Christian Schools 2 1 W

10/28/15 Maranatha Christian 2 0 W

10/27/15 Santa Fe Christian Schools 2 1 W

10/27/15 Santa Fe Christian Schools 2 1 W

10/29/15 Santa Fe Christian Schools 0 2 L

10/29/15 Santa Fe Christian Schools 0 2 L