“Anacachers” Take Hide & Seek to the Next Level
Several Anacapa students have been enjoying a new club – Geocaching. Geocaching is a real-world, outdoor treasure hunting game using GPS-enabled devices. Participants navigate to a specific set of GPS coordinates and then attempt to find the geocache (container) hidden at that location. The container stays in place, but the cachers sign a log and upload “I Found It” information to the Geocaching.com website.
The Club is spearheaded by science teacher, Megan Nesland; 9th grader, Alec Sherwin; and his Dad, … Read more
Update: Anacapa’s International Space Station Contact Is a Success
On May 22, 2013, Anacapa School students had a chance to speak with NASA Astronaut and former Navy SEAL Christopher J. Cassidy via a live Amateur Radio link to the International Space Station (ISS) (Astronaut Chris Cassidy’s NASA Bio). The 10-minute Q&A session went off without a hitch at the hilltop campus of QAD, Inc. Video of the event was streamed live online on the school’s Web … Read more
Anacapa’s Performance of “Disney’s The Little Mermaid” Is a Hit
Anacapa School’s students perfomed “Disney’s The Little Mermaid” on May 17, 18 and 19 before packed audiences at the school’s downtown campus. The students transformed their classrooms into an undersea paradise for the classic tale.
“You all should be very proud of yourselves,” said John Luca, an Anacapa math teacher addressing the cast and crew. ”You and Salli put on a fantastic show in here in this room,” he remarked, speaking of Salli Eve, the school’s performing arts teacher.
“Disney’s … Read more
Anacapa Announces Date for Live Q&A with the International Space Station
Update: Watch a raw video of the contact | KEYT News story
Independent school to connect with NASA Astronaut Chris Cassidy in orbit via Amateur Radio
May 14, 2013 — Santa Barbara, Calif.
Students and faculty of Anacapa School are preparing for a rare event that will allow them to make contact with NASA Astronaut and former Navy SEAL Christopher J. Cassidy. Cassidy is a flight engineer on Expedition 35, the 35th and current long-duration mission to the International Space … Read more
Anacapa Troupe to Perform ‘Disney’s The Little Mermaid’
Independent school theater group will journey ‘under the sea’ for three on-campus performances
May 3, 2013 — Santa Barbara, Calif.
Anacapa School’s performing arts department will present a musical stage performance of “Disney’s The Little Mermaid” with performances on May 17 and 18 at 7:30 pm and May 19 at 2:00 pm at the school’s downtown campus at 814 Santa Barbara Street.
“Disney’s The Little Mermaid” is a musical adaptation of the well-known story of Ariel, King Triton’s youngest daughter, … Read more
So Long to Our Daily Bread
We would like to wish our dear friends at Our Daily Bread the best of luck at their new location at 2700 De La Vina Street. We will miss the warm smiles and the smell of warm bread at their old, familiar location across the street from our campus.… Read more
UCSB History Professor to Speak at Anacapa on the Life of a Japanese Samurai
Luke Roberts will guest lecture at independent school’s First Thursday Open Breakfast Club
March 19, 2013 — Santa Barbara, Calif.
Anacapa School will host Luke Roberts, a professor of Japanese history in UC Santa Barbara’s history department, at its First Thursday Open Breakfast Club series on April 4, 2013, at 7:50 a.m. Roberts’ current research project is a biography of an “average” samurai named Mori Yoshiki of the feudal Japanese Tosa domain of the eighteenth century. Roberts’ talk at Anacapa … Read more
March Special – Montecito Peak
March Special is an Anacapa, long-time tradition of taking a day off from classes and doing something together while the auction clean-up is happening on campus. This year’s March Special was an all-school hike up to Montecito Peak! The first group hit the summit just before noon. Once all six groups reached the top we snapped a fantastic group photo and enjoyed a nice leisurely lunch before returning… Read more
Calling All Anacapans: Auction 2013
2013 Auction Items Sneak Peek Flyer
Sunday, March 10, 2013 • 12:30-5:00 pm
Silent Auction & Lunch 12:30-2:30 • Live Auction 3:00
On Campus at 814 Santa Barbara Street
Calling All Anacapans!
This Sunday’s auction — Bollywood Bash! — is going to be a fantastic party for our school community! We’re looking forward to seeing everyone on campus under the big tent. (You might want to dress in layers if it’s cool.)
Lunch will be served from 12:30 to 2:30 … Read more
Synthesis Unit: Space – Where Are We Going?
The 2013 Synthesis Unit—Space: Where Are We Going?—was an exhilarating experience for Anacapa’s students and faculty alike. Due to the energetic brainstorming and planning by math and science teachers under the direction of Levi Maaia, students and faculty had the opportunity to hear many experts in the fields of astronomy, astrophysics, space technology, and space exploration.
NASA astronaut Richard Linnehan electrified the students with stories and information about his various missions in space. A veteran of four … Read more
Anacapa Auction – March 10, 2013
2013 Auction Items Sneak Peek Flyer
Sunday, March 10, 2013 • 12:30-5:00 pm
Silent Auction & Lunch 12:30-2:30 • Live Auction 3:00
On Campus at 814 Santa Barbara Street
Anacapa School will host The 29th Annual Anacapa School Auction: “Bollywood Bash” on campus Sunday, March 10 from 12:30-5:00 p.m. The family event will feature about 300 items ranging from clothing, art and luxury items to gift certificates for food, entertainment and travel. Items will be sold in both silent and … Read more
Anacapa School Students to Learn About Vandenberg’s Next Generation Space Tech
Presentation by Vandenberg’s Larry Hill will focus on goals of the 30th Space Wing in a new era of spaceflight
February 27, 2013 — Santa Barbara, Calif.
Students at Anacapa School will host Larry Hill for the independent school’s First Thursday Open Breakfast Club Series on March 7, 2013, at 7:50 a.m. Hill is the community relations chief at Vandenberg Air Force Base. He will speak about the Air Force 30th Space Wing’s involvement in innovative space launch projects such … Read more
Patrick Alcerro & Genn Hatfield are SBIFF Finalists
Anacapa School senior Patrick Alcerro has been recognized for the third consecutive year as a finalist in the 2013 Santa Barbara International Film Festival’s (SBIFF) 10-10-10 Student Filmmaking Competition! The 10-10-10 competition is a student filmmaking competition developed to bring together student filmmakers and industry professionals in an effort to encourage and assist a new generation of filmmakers. Students produce 10 films over a period of 10 days and are judged on both filmmaking and screenwriting criteria.
Anacapa junior Genn … Read more
Steppenwolf Musician & Philanthropist John Kay to Speak at Anacapa
Kay and his wife Jutta, a wildlife photographer, will share their quest for the worldwide preservation of wildlife, the environment and human rights
January 25, 2013 — Santa Barbara, Calif.
John Kay, perhaps best known as the singer and songwriter of the 1960s band Steppenwolf, will be at Anacapa School’s February Open Breakfast Club on Thursday, February 7, 2013, at 7:50 a.m. Kay will be joined by his wife and partner Jutta Maue-Kay to share their passion for preservation.
The … Read more
Born in the USA is a Show-Stopper
Anacapa’s Grassroots performance troupe joined forces in January with the Ensemble Music band for a two-night performance of “Born in the USA: A History of American Music” at Center Stage Theater in Santa Barbara. Anacapa’s talented students took a look at American Music through the years with music by Stephen Foster, Scott Joplin, the big band era, Elvis, Motown, disco and more!… Read more
Anacapa to Host Space Experts Including NASA Astronaut Linnehan
Students will take an in-depth look at the future of space exploration during the annual Synthesis Unit
View a complete list of 2013 Synthesis Unit speakers | Watch speaker videos on YouTube
January 7, 2013 — Santa Barbara, Calif.
This month, students at Anacapa School will have the honor of having experts on hand for their annual Synthesis Unit which will explore the topic “Space: Where Are We Going?” A well-rounded panel of professionals will be available to answer questions … Read more
Anacapa’s All-Star Athletes
Islanders excel in numerous sports. From mountain biking to Parkour and swimming to soccer, Anacapa athletes are a hard-working, competitive bunch in both school and community sports programs. Meet some of Anacapa’s All-Star Athletes.
| Ryan Reish, Class of 2014, does desert racing for District 37 once a month. He has earned 2nd and 3rd for his class, and aspires to race like Kurt Carrelli and Kendal Norman.“The rush and adrenaline spike is the greatest feeling ever, but it’s |
Anacapa Boys Basketball Takes on Garden Street
The newly formed Anacapa boy’s basketball team traveled to Goleta to play Garden Street Academy on November 30. The pace was slow in the first quarter and the game was tied heading into the second. However, the Islanders took control of the game to end the half and would keep the success going as they took home the victory 36-30.
Allen Zhang, a junior, played point guard and had a game high 14 points. Sophomore Clayton Parker, … Read more
Political-Ad Guru Fred Davis to Speak at Anacapa
Students will reflect on 2012 elections with acclaimed political marketing expert
November 21, 2012 — Santa Barbara, Calif.
Anacapa School will welcome Fred Davis, chairman and founder of Strategic Perception Inc. (SPI), to its December Open Breakfast Club on Thursday, December 6, 2012, at 7:50 a.m.
Pegged by Time Magazine as “the GOP’s Hottest Mad Man,” Davis and his team at SPI boast an A-list of political clients including President George W. Bush, Vice President Dan Quayle, Senators John McCain, … Read more
Islanders Take On Garden Street Academy
The Anacapa Islanders coed soccer team traveled to Garden Street Academy on November 12 for a matchup ending 7-1 in Anacapa’s favor.
“The kids played really well and worked hard,” said Coach Hugo Macario.
Islander August Baxis, a seventh grader, scored three points with senior Esai Macario and freshman Bronson Whitney each netting two goals. Junior Allen Zhang seemed to be in the right place at the right time for much of the game handing off four … Read more
2012 Family Math Fair
Anacapa’s math teachers Bryan Anderson and John Luca came together on November 19 to host the 2012 Annual Anacapa Family Math Fair. The Math Fair is s a fun and energetic evening when families can collaborate to solve a range of math problems.
At the fair, there are a dozen challenging problems varying in levels from age five to graduate level work. When participants get problems correct or spend quite a bit of time on the problem, … Read more
Pre-Columbian Music by Tribu
Anacapans were treated to the ancient art of Pre-Columbian music by “Tribu.” The group was visiting Southern California from Mexico and we were fortunate enough to have them at the school to perform native Central American music on authentic replicas of ancient instruments. After a breathtaking performance, inquisitive Anacapans asked some great questions about this unique tradition.
Genn Hatfield Chosen as an SBIFF Screenwriting Finalist
Anacapa School junior Genn Hatfield has been recognized as a finalist in the 2013 Santa Barbara International Film Festival’s (SBIFF) 10-10-10 Student Screenwriting Competition! The 10-10-10 competition was developed to bring together students and industry professionals in an effort to encourage and assist a new generation of screenwriters and filmmakers. Students produce 10 films over a period of 10 days and are judged on both filmmaking and screenwriting criteria.
in January, Genn will be paired with one of 10 student … Read more