Rafael Velez, Author at St. Vincent de Paul High School

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So far Rafael Velez has created 7 blog entries.

Ed Evans | Fastest Game on Two Feet – Lacrosse
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Ed Evans | Fastest Game on Two Feet – Lacrosse

Rafael Velez2020-03-20T18:30:18-07:00

Lacrosse is commonly called “the fastest game on two feet”. You can see the skills, tactics and strategies of more familiar sports such as football, basketball, hockey and soccer. Ed Evans started playing lacrosse in 1966 and was coached by the legendary Coach Cuozzo --- the high school lacrosse coach with the most wins and highest winning percentage. Subsequently, Ed was recruited to play lacrosse for the United States Military Academy at West Point in New York. He graduated with a degree in General Engineering and commissioned a 2nd Lt of Infantry in the Regular Army. Ed’s most recent mission; the [...]

Ed Evans | Fastest Game on Two Feet – LacrosseRafael Velez2020-03-20T18:30:18-07:00

Ken Blake | Taking Debate to the Next Level
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Ken Blake | Taking Debate to the Next Level

Rafael Velez2020-03-19T17:31:33-07:00

In high school, debate teams build the reasoning and argumentation skills needed to be effective in the real world. Persuasion, argumentation or trial are useful methods that our society utilizes to resolve conflict. Enter Kenneth Blake from the Kings County District Attorney’s office; more commonly known as Brooklyn, New York. Mr. Blake takes the reins of the most decorated debate team in the North Bay, consistently ranked in the Top 20 in the nation among all schools. High school debate competitions have devolved into high speed, endurance events. For example, the technique of “spreading,” where debaters speak as fast as possible, [...]

Ken Blake | Taking Debate to the Next LevelRafael Velez2020-03-19T17:31:33-07:00

Building his future at St. Vincent’s – Kai Hall ’23
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Building his future at St. Vincent’s – Kai Hall ’23

Rafael Velez2020-01-06T12:57:41-08:00

Kai chose St. Vincent de Paul High School in Petaluma. He offers his advice to those considering where they will attend high school. Kai is a resident of Santa Rosa and attended Wright Charter School. Along with his twin sister, he shared that “We chose St. Vincent’s for the small school atmosphere. The faculty and students are great.” He continued, “The 100-year tradition of excellence along with the improving athletics programs were also important considerations. I wanted to be a part of re-building the independent football program, then play in the Northbay League (“NBL”) next year.” Deciding which high school to [...]

Building his future at St. Vincent’s – Kai Hall ’23Rafael Velez2020-01-06T12:57:41-08:00

Olivia Martin ‘20 earns Early Decision to NYU
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Olivia Martin ‘20 earns Early Decision to NYU

Rafael Velez2020-01-05T19:07:42-08:00

Good luck to Olivia Martin '20 at NYU and her academic and directing aspirations in New York. Years of commitment, dogged persistence and exceptional performance have earned Olivia an acceptance to her “dream school”. During her four years at St. Vincent de Paul High School, she has been in student leadership (including the ASB Treasurer and the Commissioner of Social Concerns and Diversity), co-president of the Music Club, co-president of the Drama Club, in the Poetry Club and a student representative in the institutional WASC accreditation process. At St. Vincent’s she was able to take a robust slate of challenging [...]

Olivia Martin ‘20 earns Early Decision to NYURafael Velez2020-01-05T19:07:42-08:00

Adam Gokcebay ‘19 heads to George Washington University
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Adam Gokcebay ‘19 heads to George Washington University

Rafael Velez2020-01-09T15:17:33-08:00

Adam attended Twin Hills Charter Middle School in Sebastopol and chose to attend St. Vincent de Paul High School because of “the small school atmosphere.” Following in the footsteps of his sister Nicole, alumna from the Class of 2010 and member of the nationally-ranked debate team, he knew the school was academically challenging. The students were spirited, motivated and many went on to competitive colleges and successful careers. St. Vincent’s is a place where you can be yourself. Many feel obligated to join the debate team, become a multi-sport athlete or earn the highest GPA with a full slate of [...]

Adam Gokcebay ‘19 heads to George Washington UniversityRafael Velez2020-01-09T15:17:33-08:00

Hunter Johnson ’19 off to Sarah Lawrence College
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Hunter Johnson ’19 off to Sarah Lawrence College

Rafael Velez2019-10-22T15:06:56-07:00

Good luck to Hunter Johnson '19 at Sarah Lawrence College and her performance aspirations in New York. During her time at St. Vincent de Paul High School in Petaluma, she was an accomplished student, a vocalist in the jazz band, the Vice President of Teens Against Discrimination while focusing on her true passion; theater. During the school day, she was able to engage with a unique range of relevant classes including AP Literature, AP Art while earning Honors in Creative Writing. Hunter attended St. Vincent de Paul Elementary School yet carefully considered which high school to attend. “I was accepted [...]

Hunter Johnson ’19 off to Sarah Lawrence CollegeRafael Velez2019-10-22T15:06:56-07:00

Abby Chamberlain ‘19 selects Chico State University
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Abby Chamberlain ‘19 selects Chico State University

Rafael Velez2019-10-22T12:26:16-07:00

Abby attended Petaluma Junior High and chose to attend St. Vincent de Paul High School because “it is unique in that you can be involved in so many different activities.” During her four years at St. Vincent’s she played Varsity Softball and Soccer where she was co-captain and All-League in both programs. In addition to Varsity Cheer, she was the founder and President of the “Young Writers’ Club” --not surprisingly, she earned highest honors in journalism, creative and expository writing. CREATING HER OWN OPPORTUNITIES She selected Chico State University because of the distance from home, the gorgeous campus, and a robust [...]

Abby Chamberlain ‘19 selects Chico State UniversityRafael Velez2019-10-22T12:26:16-07:00