In 1992, one hit wonder The Verve Pipe released “The Freshmen”. The inspiration for the title came as the band’s front man, Brian Vander Ark, was sitting in his apartment watching MTV. On his coffee table was a VHS tape of the movie he had rented from Blockbuster called “The Freshman” starring Matthew Broderick and Marlon Brando. Ok, I realize…
All student-athletes (all sports) must have a physical dated AFTER June 1, 2023 to participate in sports for the entire school year. Acalanes Boosters will be hosting its annual fundraiser that allows student-athletes to be seen by a physician in order to be cleared to participate in Acalanes Athletics. This year they have teamed up with Golden State Orthopedics, (which has our very own…
What does it feel like to sit in the bleachers for Friday Night Lights, cheering on your Dons? Find out by purchasing your Boosters Membership card! That’s right! Your card will get you into all home games and support your Acalanes Boosters at the same time! Have we mentioned it’s tax deductible??? Save that cash at the door and purchase yours…
Lamorinda Weekly article, June 7, 2023, by John Kingdon
When you reach out to Edgar, he quickly says ‘How can I help or what can I do you need for you.’ Always upbeat, kind, and ready to roll up his sleeves to help any Don, that’s Edgar. Acalanes Spots Boosters would like to congratulate Edgar Gonzales for 2023 accolade of ‘Employee of the Year’ for AUHSD. From the gym to football…
As Acalanes 2024 nose guard/defensive tackle Chase Caidedo joined the Don’s football program as a freshman, he was not fully in love with football yet. But as Ciacedo met the coaches, built bonds with the teammates, practiced with them, watched film and the teamwork aspect of the sport, needing all 11 players on each side of the ball to hone…
In late summer 2023, we will have a new ACA stadium with turf & track. It will be the start of a new Dons football season, followed by soccer, lacrosse and track. Between, those games special life events will take place, pep rallies, senior sunrise, homecoming, and ending the year with graduation. Since 1940 the Don’s have showed up. Some…
Big Shout Out to our Spring MVPs: Hailey Stripling in Softball and Owen Estee in Boys Lacrosse! Congratulations to our 1st team All-DAL selections for Spring 2023: Sammy Lee, Chase Regan, George Churchill, Cooper Olson, Dylan Olson, Ben Foox, Hailey Rurka, Grace Imrie, Emme Young, Esa Orman, Parker Etnyre, Sophie MacKay, Tyler Toni, Nick Owens, Kaya Hoeberechts, Aaron Brown, Ethan…
A standout soccer player at Acalanes was named the winner of the first Parity Leadership Award.Parity, a mission-driven organization focusing on closing the gender pay gap in sports, announced that Tatum Zuber was chosen for the award because her record-breaking performance on the soccer field, inspirational leadership and team-first approach represent the highest standards in athletic competition. Zuber was formally…