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
Anacapa to Host Live Q&A with the International Space Station
Student space exploration group works with S.B. Amateur Radio Club to connect to astronauts
October 4, 2012 — Santa Barbara, Calif.
Students and faculty of Anacapa School are preparing for a rare event that will allow them to make contact with an astronaut currently aboard the International Space Station (ISS) via amateur radio as part of the independent school’s annual Synthesis Unit. Anacapa has the opportunity to participate in the Amateur Radio on the International Space Station (ARISS) program, a … Read more
Anacapa to Host Presidential Award-winning Physicist
2012 Open Breakfast Club series begins with a presentation by Ania Bleszynski Jayich, Ph.D.
September 25, 2012 — Santa Barbara, Calif.
Anacapa School will kick off the second season of its year-long Open Breakfast Club guest speaker series on October 4 at 7:50 a.m. with a talk by Ania Bleszynski Jayich, an assistant professor in UC Santa Barbara’s physics department. Dr. Jayich’s work has been recognized nationally for its groundbreaking developments in the field of magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) on … Read more
Commencement 2012
Commencement Facebook photo gallery
Class of 2012 portraits
Commencement ceremony video on YouTube
Anacapa’s graduation celebrated the twelve members of the Class of 2012 at a commencement ceremony on June 8th at the Santa Barbara Woman’s Club (Rockwood), but the graduating seniors were not the only ones in the spotlight. Following tradition, Anacapa recognized the accomplishments of the entire student body during the all-school awards ceremony.
After an outdoor patio reception for friends and families, guests moved indoors where Suzie … Read more
Anacapa Filmmakers Honored at ‘LiVe the 8’ Student Film Fest
Filmmakers in Anacapa’s Digital Voyage: Media Studio Course were honored on May 31 at Santa Ynez Valley High School as the first runners up in the highly competitive ‘LiVe the 8′ Student Film Festival. Ethan, Hanna, Lara and Lottie were charged with the task of creating a short a Public Service Announcement (PSA) to motivate a young audience to adopt healthy habits such as eating well and increasing exercise. The Anacapa students’ entry was chosen by a panel of media … Read more
Anacapa School Will Showcase Student Art and Music at Annual Show
Anacapa Art Show and Concert to feature award-winning student art & live music of ‘The Adobes’
May 16, 2012 — Santa Barbara, Calif.
Student artists and musicians at Anacapa School are gearing up for the annual Anacapa Art Show and Concert on Monday, May 21, 2012 at 5:00 p.m on campus at 814 Santa Barbara Street.
Anacapa students earned more than 100 first place ribbons and four Best of Show awards at the Santa Barbara Fair and Expo. These award-winning … Read more
Anacapa’s ‘Carnival!’ is a Wild Ride
Student performance of Tony Award-winning musical filled Center Stage Theater
Anacapa School’s spring 2012 performing arts department’s performance of “Carnival!” drew large crowds for both Friday and Saturday evening performances. Based on the 1953 film “Lili,” “Carnival!” tells the story of a young girl who joins a run-down traveling carnival called Grand Imperial Cirque du Paris. The Anacapa rendition showcased numerous and outstanding vocal performances as well as carnival acts including a magician, unicyclists, a hula-hooper, … Read more
Anacapa’s Near Space Probe Soars 111,814 Feet Over California
Student-built, homebrew weather balloon probe returned live video and data during three-hour flight
Ground Crew Photos | In-Flight Photos | In-Flight Video
KEYT 3 TV News Story | AR Newsline Radio Story | Technical Overview Video (Amateur Radio Presentation)
May 7, 2012 — Santa Barbara, Calif.
Members of the Anacapa Near Space Exploration Club (ANSEC) at Anacapa School are celebrating the weekend success of their second near space probe Anacapa Amateur High-Altitude Balloon 2 (AAHAB-2). The high school team launched … Read more
Human Rights Activist Rebecca Tinsley to Speak at Anacapa
Journalist and humanitarian will share her experiences campaigning for freedom and equality in Africa
May 3, 2012 — Santa Barbara, Calif.
Anacapa School is extending its Open Breakfast Club series with a special post-season encore event with Rebecca Tinsley on Wednesday, May 9 at 7:50 a.m. on campus at 814 Santa Barbara Street.
Tinsley has spent her career campaigning for human rights in some of the world’s most vulnerable regions. She is the founder of the Waging Peace and Network … Read more
Anacapa Club to Launch its Second Near Space Probe
High school students combine homebrew electronics and wireless communications to send back images and data from the edge of space
May 1, 2012 — Santa Barbara, Calif.
The Anacapa Near Space Exploration Club (ANSEC) at Anacapa School will reach for the stars once again with its second near space probe, Anacapa Amateur High-Altitude Balloon 2 (AAHAB-2). Last year, the high school club sent a payload of sensors and a camera to 91,122 feet above California’s Central Coast and recovered it … Read more
Anacapa School Students to Perform ‘Carnival!’
Independent school’s performing arts department plans revival of Tony Award-winning musical
April 5, 2012 — Santa Barbara, Calif.
Anacapa School’s performing arts department will present a musical stage performance of “Carnival!” at 7:30 p.m. on Friday and Saturday, May 11 and 12 at Center Stage Theater in the Paseo Nuevo shopping center in downtown Santa Barbara.
Anacapa students have been hard at work this semester perfecting their carnival acts, which include a magician, unicyclists, hula-hooper, sword swallower, snake charmer and … Read more
‘Dolphin Family’ Sculptor Bud Bottoms to Visit Anacapa
Artist and environmental activist will share his story at First Thursday Open Breakfast Club
April 26, 2012 — Santa Barbara, Calif.
Anacapa School will conclude its 2011-2012 First Thursday Open Breakfast Club series in May with a presentation by famed local artist James “Bud” Bottoms on Thursday, May 3 at 7:50 a.m. on campus at 814 Santa Barbara Street.
Bottoms is a native Californian with a lifetime of experience swimming and diving in the Santa Barbara Channel. He is the … Read more