Academic excellence and perfect attendance will be celebrated at Lathrop High come Nov. 2.

The inaugural Spartans GREATS assembly is scheduled for that morning beginning at 10:30 in the large gymnasium.

This black and gold event – the school’s colors – honors those students who achieved 2.25 grade point averages or better based on last spring semester.

According to teacher Judy Avila, students and staff are scheduled to perform at this assembly, where, much like Sierra High’s annual Lobo Gold Rally, prizes donated by parents, staff and community members will be awarded to students.

She added that the assembly is also open to parents and community folks.

Lathrop High is located at 657 Spartan Way.

For more information, call 209-938-6350.



MHS music workshop

Manteca High School will host the Mirari Brass Quartet and a chamber music workshop on Saturday, Nov. 3.

According to music instructor Anthony Dahl, this workshop is geared primarily towards high school level players. However, advanced junior high school players are welcome.

College students are invited to sit in on the workshop scheduled from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.

The 1 o’clock concert featuring the Mirari Brass Quartet and the student chamber groups is free and open to the public.

The workshop – included are clinics and warm-up classes on individual instruments – is $15.

For more information, contact Dahl at adahl@musd.net.



Brock Elliott Day

Brock Elliott Day is scheduled for Friday, Nov. 9, beginning at 9:30 a.m. in the courtyard at the school named in honor of Brock Elliott.

The campus is located at 1110 Stonum Lane, Manteca.

A 1966 graduate of Manteca High, Elliott joined the Marines and was sent to Vietnam. He was the first Mantecan killed in action.

A patriotic program and celebration is planned.

For more information, call the school at 209-858-7260 or e-mail llara@musd.net.