Volleydogs have a new gym in '08!
VOLLEYBALL WILL BE THE FIRST SPORTING EVENT IN GARFIELD'S NEW STATE-OF-THE-ART FACILITY
After two years in temporary quarters at historic Lincoln High, the Volleydogs will be returning home this Fall!
Construction is on schedule for our gorgeous new high school, incorporating Garfield's signature facade and cutting-edge technology. The gymnasium and performing arts center have been built from scratch, and will provide the premiere facility in the state for playing and watching high school volleyball.
September 9: Garfield vs. Franklin
INAUGURAL EVENT
ON SEPTEMBER 9, 2008, the Volleydogs will have the honor of hosting the very first sporting event in the new gymnasium. You are invited to enjoy a gala evening, featuring special entertainment, prizes and--of course--exciting volleyball. Garfield vs. Franklin may be the best sports rivalry in the state ... and the perfect event to launch our beautiful new gym!
September 25: Garfield vs. Inglemoor
COMMUNITY CELEBRATION
ON SEPTEMBER 25, 2008, the Volleydogs have been selected to host the very first event of a festive community celebration of the New Garfield. The four-day gala (September 25-29) includes assemblies, concerts, reunions, receptions, a festival and even a parade. And it all starts with volleyball in the new Garfield gym!
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Tryouts for 2008 volleyball
DEADLINES APPROACHING
Prospective Volleydogs are encouraged to complete all required paperwork for the 2008 volleyball tryouts.
Athletic Registration Packets are now available at the Garfield High main office at Lincoln High School. Garfield's athletic secretary will move to the new campus in mid-June; prospective athletes are urged to complete their paperwork before then.
Completed paperwork should be returned to the Garfield main office by June 17. The absolute deadline for all paperwork is August 15, but waiting that long could endanger tryout eligibility.
For complete details about trying out for the Volleydogs, visit Garfield Tryouts.
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Volleydog scholars among the state's elite once again
IN TOP SIX FOR SIXTH SEASON IN A ROW
For the sixth season in a row, the Volleydogs earned one of the top team GPAs in Washington state.
For 2007, Garfield finished fifth in the WIAA Scholastic Cup—the sixth straight year the team has been among the top six academic 4A volleyball teams in the state.
TOP team grade point averages among 4A volleyball teams for 2007: (1) Kentridge, (2) Walla Walla, (3) Richland, (4) Skyview, (5) GARFIELD, (6) [Tie] Kentwood & Kent-Meridian, (8) Olympia
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Five Volleydogs named all-conference
TWO SENIORS, THREE JUNIORS HONORED BY KINGCO 4A
Five members of the Garfield Volleydog varsity have been selected to the 2007 KingCo 4A All-Conference Team:
• Erica Jornlin, senior outside hitter: a co-captain of the Volleydogs, she was selected to the 2007 KingCo 4A Second Team; in 2006, Erica was an Honorable Mention selection
• Carly Tsutakawa, senior, setter: a co-captain of the Volleydogs, she was selected to the 2007 KingCo 4A Second Team
• Anna Miller, junior, outside hitter: selected to the 2007 KingCo 4A Second Team
• Shantea Cardenas, junior, middle blocker: selected to the 2007 KingCo 4A Honorable Mention Team
• Emily Fletcher, junior, libero: selected to the 2007 KingCo 4A Honorable Mention Team
The KingCo 4A MVP for 2007 is Betsy Devich, Woodinville senior setter. Coach of the Year is Chris Pratt of Woodinville, who announced he is leaving Woodinville after ten seasons at the helm.
All of the athletes selected to the 2007 First and Second Teams are graduating seniors, except for two: junior Anna Miller of Garfield and junior Rachel Bollens of Roosevelt (First Team.)
Since Garfield joined KingCo 4A in 1997, it has placed 39 athletes on the All-Conference team, among the most total selections of any team in the league.
Congratulations to all!
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Garfield 3, Franklin 0
On a night when they honored their favorite teachers, the Garfield Volleydogs aced their first conference exam of the season, defeating rival Franklin three games to none.
Led by senior Erica Jornlin’s 18 kills and 10 digs, the Volleydogs jumped to an early lead and stayed ahead of the Quakers throughout the night. Sophomore middle blocker Hannah Rusk added five kills and senior setter Carly Tsutakawa tallied 25 assists.
On Teacher Appreciation Night, the Volleydogs paid tribute to those educators who’ve made a difference in their lives.
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Seattle Times praises Volleydogs' fans and band
NEWSPAPER SINGLES OUT "INVITING ENVIRONMENT FOR GARFIELD STUDENTS."
Declaring “Garfield is onto something,” Seattle Times sports reporter Tom Wyrwich heaps praise on the school and its volleyball fans in an article posted on the Seattle Times website.
In a blog entry titled Students, volleyball band together at Garfield, Wyrwich describes his experience at Thursday’s West Seattle vs. Garfield match. “I've been to a number of volleyball matches in the past half-dozen years,” he writes, “and none were quite like this.”
The report singles out the Volleyball pep band, long famous for their talent and energy. “They lead the way,” Wyrwich says. He also credits contests during intermission—a Garfield innovation made possible by contributions from local sponsors—for turning the matches into an exciting event.
Finally, Wyrwich praises the game itself, noting that “the creators of girls volleyball made a smart decision, lowering the nets from the men's height to accommodate the difference in height. The action flows better, as it's not only the tallest girls with an opportunity to deliver a big kill to change the game. It's far from a dull sport to watch.”
The Prep Sports Blog is a brand-new feature of the Seattle Times, launched just last week. At the end of each blog entry, readers are encouraged to offer their thoughts. Early posts to the Volleydog story include praise from a rival KingCo conference coach, who says “our kids always love competing against Garfield, and the band is a big part of the experience … truly remarkable.” Other readers complain that many schools and leagues actively discourage the lively atmosphere in evidence at Volleydog matches.
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Garfield 3, West Seattle 0
Before a packed house, including a standing-room-only student section, the Garfield Volleydogs launched the 2007 campaign with a convincing 3-0 sweep of cross-town rival West Seattle. Game scores were 25-13, 25-13, 25-13.
The Volleydogs landed 34 kills on the night, led by senior co-captain Erica Jornlin with ten, and with four each from junior Anna Miller, junior Shantea Cardenas and freshman Tori Kirihara. Senior co-captain setter Carly Tsutakawa dished out 22 assists.
The story of the match was serving, as the ‘Dogs handed the Wildcats 22 service aces. Freshman Sofia Hirai led the way with 6, followed by 4 from Carly Tsutakawa, and three each from junior Emily Fletcher and sophomore Georgia Jamieson. On defense, Fletcher had 8 digs; senior co-captain Alexandra Ndegwa added 6.
The Junior Varsity was also victorious, winning 25-10, 21-25, 15-7.
The crowd was large and loud, and included several Volleydog alums, including Maddie Shaw (now at the University of Washington), Molly Swenson (Harvard), and Raeya Tsutakawa (Central Washington University.) Many alumni parents were also in the stands.
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Volleydogs win national academic award for sixth time
July 19, 2007
For the fifth year in a row--and the sixth time in the past seven years--the American Volleyball Coaches' Association (AVCA) named the Garfield High School varsity volleyball team one of the top academic teams in the nation.
The award honors high school and college teams that display excellence in the classroom by maintaining at least a 3.30 cumulative team grade-point average. During the past five seasons, Garfield is the only high school team in Washington to win the award more than once.
Members of the 2006 Garfield Varsity were seniors Lizbeth Arias, Andrea Arkans, Kyra-lin Hom, Tessa Koutsky and Britt Thorson, juniors Erica Jornlin, Lauren Kaczmarek, Alex Ndegwa and Carly Tsutakawa and sophomores Shantea Cardenas, Emily Fletcher, Anna Miller, Babette Papineau and Camille Shumann. Since 2000, the head coach of the Volleydogs has been Leslie Hamann.
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Seattle School District implements pay-to-play for fall 2007
July 2, 2007
The Seattle School District has quietly implemented an "Athletic Participation Fee" (pay to play) for all interscholastic sports, effective fall 2007.
The decision brings Seattle into line with most other school districts in Western Washington. Fees collected from the families of student-athletes will replace revenue formerly generated by selling carbonated sugared beverages in high school vending machines.
All prospective athletes must pay fifty dollars each season when turning in a completed "Athletic Registration and Physical Form" prior to the first day of tryouts. In addition, individual schools may charge an additional twenty-five dollars per year for an ASB card.
Payment of the Participation Fee does not guarantee a spot on an athletic team. Students who are cut from a team by a coach are entitled to a full refund. Students who are selected for a team, but who withdraw before the first contest due to illness, injury or relocation to a different school are also entitled to a full refund. All refunds must be requested prior to the end of the sport's season.
Students who wish to participate in more than one sport must pay an additional twenty-five dollars per year. The maximum Participation Fee is seventy-five dollars per student per year.
Participation Fees for students who qualify for the district's Free & Reduced Lunch program must pay twenty-five dollars for one sport, with a maximum of $37.50 for the year. Parents who are unable to pay the reduced fee may apply for a fee waiver.
The Seattle School District has released two forms:
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Seattle principals delay conference realignment vote
June 1, 2007
After admitting that the issue is "more complicated than we realized," the Seattle School District's ten high school principals postponed a vote about whether the four largest Seattle high schools should be pulled out of the highly-competitive KingCo conference and placed into the smaller-school Metro conference.
SEE FULL REPORT
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