Saddleback welcomes a new class

Story and photos by Mark Silvas

 

On Wednesday June 4, 2015 Saddleback High School welcomed the incoming freshmen class to the gym to show what our school is all about and to showcase the extracurricular activities that Saddleback has to offer.  The incoming class had the chance to to sign up for the activities they wanted.

The parents and students were welcomed in with a performance by the band while staff and administration greeted them. Among the staff was Saddleback’s new principal, Mr. Ed Bustamante, who introduced himself to students and parents at the event.

 

After everyone was settled in, Dr. Robert Laxton, our current principal, let the parents know in a slideshow what kind of environment Saddleback is and where the school is going in the next few years. Following the slideshow was a performance by the dance and cheer teams.

Librarian Mrs. Valerie Glover who helped organize the event said, “The ninth grade parent meeting is to show parents and the community what Saddleback has to offer in academic programs, pathways, and extracurricular activities.” Glover added, “Students and their parents can choose what high school they will attend, and we hope they will choose Saddleback.”

The event was put on to benefit the incoming class before they enter high school, “Freshmen will know they will be coming to a great school for them that has many opportunities they can take advantage of,” said Glover. “We hope students who want to be college and career ready will come to Saddleback High School to develop skills that will prepare them for the future.”