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Vista Grande High School | Spartan P.R.I.D.E – March 2021
Welcome Back Students!
Welcome Back Spartans! A Day Students will begin Monday, and B Day Students will begin Tuesday for
students learning in modified-in-person mode. New lesson plans are being prepared and rooms are
being readied as we anticipate the return of your students to Vista on the A Day/B Day Schedule, which
is posted on the school website. Please let them know that we will have free breakfast and lunch for
the remainder of the school year, and we encourage our students to eat. Doors to classrooms will
open at 7:45 and class begins at 8:00 and will continue until 3:00. Remind your student to wear
his/her ID and face mask. Social Distancing protocols will still apply. See you next week Spartans!
March Bell Schedule
Calendar/Announcements 1st Period: 8:00 – 8:55
March 1: Official start of Spring Sports 2nd Period: 9:00 – 9:55
March 12th: Quarter 3 grading periods ends 3rd Period: 10:00 – 10:55
March 15 – 19: Spring Break! 4th Period (includes Spartan Time and Lunch) :
11:00 – 1:00
Seniors: Be sure to purchase your Cap and Gown
from Rembrandt ASAP! 5th Period: 1:05 – 2:00
6th Period: 2:05 – 3:00
VGHS Seniors
We want to know what your plans are for the future! Here is a list of what some of your
friends and peers are doing! To let us know your plans please complete the survey in the
“Class of 2021” BlackBoard page.
Congrats Seniors and Good Luck! Remember, once a
Spartan, ALWAYS a Spartan!
Aiden Pitts: Navy- Nuclear Engineer Ryan Van Wagenen: Church Mission
Juan Morales: Welding Mariana Villavicencio: Arizona State University
Cody Yowman: HVAC Ayden Mullenix: Arizona State University
Jose Valenzuela: Central Arizona College Mariyha Morin: Western Oregon University
Benjamin Mollet: Embrey Riddle Aeronautical University Dominic Perez: Northern Arizona University
Celeste Rodriguez: Central Arizona College Karely Maldonado: Carrington College
Shanika Osborn: Grand Canyon University David Parra: 911 Dispatch
Daniel Martinez: University Technical Institute Lexis Pierce: Central Arizona College
Micheal Gonzales: Focus on gaming and streaming Evan Chaparro: Arizona State University
Noah Bahr: Fire Fighting Amyah Boostedt: Southern Utah University
Yamelix Gonzalez: Central Arizona College Ily Guy: University of Arizona
Lauren Macias: University of Arizona Aaliyah Mata: University of Arizona
Xavier Morgenthaler: Welding Owen Raley: Northern Arizona University
Krystal Rios: Central Arizona College Nicholas Teti: Central Arizona College
Jazlin Zavala: University of Arizona Melanie Nagel: Northern Arizona University
Ximena Calderon: Central Arizona College Anubis Clark: Arizona State University
Keana Corn: Northern Arizona University Chloe Esparza: Central Arizona College
Alina Espino: Central Arizona College Samantha Fratt: Central Arizona College
Jesus Gastelum: Itson University Kailee Grover: Central Arizona College
Joseph Gutierrez Ceniceros: University of Arizona Moriyah Herrod: Arizona State University
Aiysia Honeybone: Central Arizona College Avery Ramirez: Central Arizona College
Austin Campbell: Central Arizona College Aiden Jannasch: Central Arizona College
Christiana Olvera: University of Arizona Acela Robles: University of Arizona
Jazzlyn Joaquin: South Mountain Community College Divine Ibarra: Central Arizona College
Jade Martinez: Northern Arizona University Chris Hernandez: Northern Arizona University
Xela Mae Mercado: Mentoring for Acting Tanay Evans: Grand Canyon University
Roy Sandoval: Central Arizona College
Student Spotlight: Evan
Chaparro
Vista Grande High School wants to give a special Student Spotlight to Evan Chaparro for being named a Semi-
Finalist for the Flinn Scholarship. The Flinn Scholarship is one of the most prestigious scholarships a high school
senior can earn. It is a merit-based scholarship awarded to 20 Arizona high school seniors. It provides four
years of study at an Arizona public university, study abroad, a funded internship, personal mentorship by faculty
and alumni scholars, and many other benefits.
How has the Flinn Scholarship experience Favrotire class you have taken at Vista Grande?
been? So far the Flinn experience has been amazing. Student Council
They have been extremely supportive and the process
has been straight to the point. The motivation from Favorite memory at Vista Grande? There is not
the colleges has been exceptional and the resources I just one but just being with friends and having an
have already been provided are great. The only part amazing time is always the best memory.
that has been stressful is just waiting to hear back Favroite spot in Casa Grande? Dutch Bros. I’ve
from them. had so many good memories there and it’s just a
Biggest Inspiration? My biggest inspiration is gathering spot for my friends and I.
wanting to make a difference in the world and be Go to quarantine snack? Quesadillas
known for something great.
One fun thing you have done since the COVID-
Plans for next year? Next year I plan on attending 19 pandemic began? One fun thing I like to do
ASU and be conducting research making my way to now is work out with friends.
my future goals.
Chic-Fil-A or Culvers? Chic-Fil-A all the way. I
Plans 5 years from now? Yikes, I plan ahead but basically live there.
not that far ahead.
Dutch Bros or Starbucks? Dutch Bros
Dream Job? Chemical Engineer
Is cereal soup? Cereal is not soup. Cereal is cereal.
Dream city to live in? San Diego
Wake up early or go to bed late? Both, sleeping is
Who inspires you? My sister for when you’re dead.
Do you consider yourself to be a good driver?
In the wise words of my friend, I consider myself a
race car driver but I’m also safe.Student Spotlights
Paul Sanchez Alissa Zavala
Grade: 9th grade Grade: 12th grade
Goals for next year? I want to excel in every class Who inspires you? My friends and family inspire me the
but not just with an “A” but with the highest grade most. I sometimes inspire myself from my own ideas.
possible. I also want to learn Japanese and I want to
be able to read at least a 500-page book in a week. Dogs or Cats? Dogs all the way!
Goals 5 years from now? In 5 years, I will be Favorite color? Green!
around 19 so by then I want to have a house with at
Favorite spot in Casa Grande? The best spot in CG is Home
least 3/5 of it paid off. I also want to be in college once Depot.
I graduate.
Is cereal soup? Yes, cereal is soup. Cold soup.
Who inspires you? My parents inspire me since they
have always tried their best to give my brothers and I a Advice for Freshmen? Enjoy high school because it goes
good future, so I don’t want their hard work to go to extremely fast. Try joining clubs and any opportunity you are
waste. given take it, it will be worth it at the end.
Favorite class this year? My favorite class this year One fun thing you have done since the COVID-19
will not be just one class but all the classes since all the pandemic began? I started longboarding and roller-skating!
teachers try to make school fun and that is pretty cool.
Dutch Bros or Starbucks? Dutch Bros
Anika Gates
Favorite color? Red
Grade: 10th grade
Favorite spot in Casa Grande? Dave White Park
Goals for next year? One goal I have for next year is to
One fun thing you have done since the COVID-19 decide what my plans are for after high school.
pandemic began? I have been reselling items. It’s
fun and I get to earn money from things I originally Who inspires you? I would say that my family and friends
bought for myself. inspire me to be a better person.
Favorite class this year? I would say Student Council is my
favorite because I enjoy socializing with people in the class.
Shanika Osborn
Dutch Bros or Starbucks? Starbucks
Grade: 12th grade
Favorite color? Blue
Goals for next year? To pursue my dreams on
becoming a dancer. Dogs or Cats? Dogs
Goals 5 years from now? Graduate from GCU. Advice for your peers? To have fun, make memories, and
word hard. High school is tough, but you’re in control of the
Who inspires you? Mr. Stuart. experience.
Dogs or Cats: Dogs. Go to Quarantine snack? Apple nachos. Apple slices with
melted chocolate and peanut butter.
Favorite color? Purple.
One fun thing you have done since the COVID-19
Favorite spot in Casa Grande? Bath and Body pandemic began? Kayaking with my family.
Works
Go to Quarantine snacks? Ramen Noodles.
Advice for Freshmen? Make sure to keep up with
your grades.
One fun thing you have done since the COVID-19
pandemic began? I got to spend time with my
family.VGHS Athletics
Athletics News:
SPRING SPORTS ARE BACK! Starting March 1st all Spring Sports will begin official
practices. Be sure to bring your own water and your mask! See you out there! If interested in
any of the 4 sports, please contact the coach to find our more information.
Baseball: Coach Grigg (hgrigg@cguhsd.org)
Softball: Coach Valenzuela (rudy.valenzuela1954@gmail.com)
Girl’s Tennis: Coach Barrett (rb3tennis@gmail.com)
Boy’s and Girl’s Track and Field: Coach Salcido-Grigg (csalcido@cguhsd.org)
Devin Bradford: Boys Jayla Scott: Girls Karen Heinle: Girls
Basketball Basketball Soccer
Grade: 12th Grade Grade: 11th Grade Grade: 12th Grade
When did you first Pre-Game Meal? When did you first start
start playing playing soccer? I started
Salad from Chipotle playing soccer when I was 7.
basketball? 7th grade
Started playing goalie at 13.
Pre-Game Song?
Who is your biggest
inspiration? My mom.
Work Out- J Cole Who is your biggest
inspiration? Myself
She is always there to tell Pre-Game Ritual? because I just want to play
me what I could have Praying with the team. soccer and have fun doing
done better on my big it.
nights or pick my head up Favorite Memory of
on the off ones. Pre-Game Meal? A
the season? Hitting a
breakfast burrito.
Pre-Game Ritual? buzzer beater long 3 at
the end of the quarter Pre-Game Song?
Buying a pack of Skittles
Whatever is on my drawing
before the game, whether and seeing the whole
playlist.
I eat them or not. team get pumped.
Favorite Memory of the
Favorite Memory of Goals for the rest of season? Blocking a penalty
the season? Seeing my the season? To start kick after the other team
team and coach so hyped winning the rest of our was joking about how I get
after beating Poston Butte ready to block.
games, play well, and
(7-1) for the 2nd time this lead the team to a Goals for the rest of the
season. season? To be able to
winning record.
finish the rest of the season
Goals for the rest of
without it being cancelled.
the season? Hit a couple
more big-time games.Spartan P.R.I.D.E
March Focus: Avoiding the Mental “Wall”
We have hit that part of the school year where we all hit that mental wall. The “I can’t stand
this anymore!” wall, or “There is still so much of the year left!” wall, or the “I am done with
this year” wall. No matter what your wall is, we all hit it, and this year has made that wall a
little sturdier and more difficult to break down. Here are some tips to break down that wall
and finish the school year off with Spartan P.R.I.D.E.
• Think of one positive thing to look forward to about your day when you wake up.
• Show your body respect by eating a good breakfast and wearing your best outfit to
school.
• Show determination by waking up at least 45 minutes before you leave for school.
• Establish goals for yourself every day or every week and celebrate yourself when you
accomplish that goal.
• Work towards excellence and do your best in everything you do!
• Go outside and take a break in between classes to refresh your mind.
• Focus on being successful that week or that day rather than counting the weeks until
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