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James Mestaz
Class of 1992
James Mestaz, WHS Class of 1992 is an Assistant Professor of Latin American History at Sonoma State University. In fall of 2022 he published a book with the University of Nebraska Press entitled "Strength from the Water." Learn more and purchase your own copy!(Posted 2/08/22)
News Article-Internal Newsletter
Woodlake FFA Puts Another Fair in the Books! From cattle to goats and other market animals, our students showed off their livestock skills in style! Plus, there were over 65 “indoor” entries such as floral displays, preserves, and photography! We invite you to read all about the amazing accomplishments of our FFA students this fall!
News Article - Santa Barbara Independent
Alumna Gabriella Garcia New Executive Director at Nonprofit
Class of 2005
“I am honored to join Storyteller as the Executive Director and work on the other end of the life continuum,” noted Dr. Garcia. “As a mother, now more than ever, I understand the importance of providing high-quality education, support, and resources during such a critical time in a child’s life as they face adversity so early in their lives.” (Posted 11/2/2022)
Amanda Renteria Gives TED Talk
Class of 1992
Digital public servant Amanda Renteria, WHS Class of 1992, has seen that the millions of people who rely on government welfare services are often discouraged from seeking them out, frustrated by long lines and unnecessarily complicated processes. At Code for America, Renteria is helping develop human-centered technology that "respects you from the start, meets you where you are and provides an easy, positive experience."
News Article-Internal Newsletter
The members of our FFA Chapter have had many accomplishments in 2022 including State Degrees, Proficiency Awards, Citrus and Meat Judging, and most recently Public Speaking Competitions. Read all about the members and their wins this year.
News Article - Sun Gazette Newspaper
WHS Awarded Diversity Award
Woodlake High School earned the College Board AP Computer Science Female Diversity Award last month! Schools honored with the award have expanded girls’ access in AP computer science courses by achieving 50% or higher female enrollment in the course OR by a percentage of the female computer science exam takers meeting or exceeding that of the school’s female population.
(Posted 2/15/2022)
Edith Guijon
Class of 2019
Alumna Edith Guijon has been named a recipient of the FFA American Degree for 2021. The American FFA Degree is awarded at the National FFA Convention & Expo each year to less than one percent of FFA members, making it one of the organization's highest honors. To learn more about the award visit the FFA website. (Posted 9/22/21)
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Karla Thompson Nemitz
Class of 2008
Alumna Karla Thompson Nemitz has illustrated a book featuring Service Dogs that has just made #3 on the top ten list of illustrated children’s books on TheMighty.com. Follow the link below to learn more about the book, and what Karla has been up to since graduation. (Posted 2/09/21)
News Article - Gunnison Country Times
Elizabeth Bauer
Class of 1999
Lizzy Bauer presents a proposal for the U.S. Forest Service on camping fees for lands near Crested Butte, CO. She is also pursuing her Master in Environmental Management at Western Colorado University. (Posted 1/7/2021)
News Article - YourCentralValley.com
WHS Named Finalist in Nationwide Tech Challenge
This US Department of Education technology education challenge was created to expand technology education in rural high schools. Woodlake received $10,000 and advanced to the next phase of the competition. Click on the button below to read the full article. (Posted 12/17/2020)
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