Academics, Arts & Athletics - Blended Best

Two stories told by Assistant Principal Anhalt illustrate a well-blended mix of Academics, Arts and Athletics.



Story #1:
Last week at the boys basketball game, we got tipped! Great night of rocking high school basketball - the fans, cheerleaders, Pack AND the marching band were amazing. So spirited! After the game, a parent from the opposing team came over to me and said, "Are you from Calabasas?" Oh no, I thought, here it comes. But the parent said, "This is our son's senior year so we've been to all the schools in the league for four years and this is the best night of basketball we've ever had. Your band made all the difference. Can I contribute to your program?" With that he withdrew $20 from his wallet and walked away. I gave it to the band director saying, "We've never been tipped before. Great job!"

Story #2:
While academics are always first, what I like to see is the student that is a triple threat and does it all. One night while supervising a girls basketball game, I observed an honors student Varsity BBaller leave the court, go to the sideline and pull a long, black dress out of her bag. She put the dress over her jersey, ran out of the gym to go sing in the Spring Concert. Twenty minutes later, she was back in the gym, on the court making 3 pointers. That is a student who knows how to make the most of her time in high school.

When the arts and athletics work in concert (pun intended), students benefit.

How do you blend Academics, Arts and Athletics? How have you or your child benefited from a AAA blend? Love to hear from you!