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2024 Parents & Pedagogy
October 17th, 2024
One of the most common things parents say about Pacifica is "I wish I could go to school here!" And it is that sentiment that prompted the creation of Parents & Pedagogy, a peek into Pacifica's curriculum. At this year's event, over 70 parents attended "class" with four of our esteemed faculty members and lived out their desire to return to high school, albeit a high school much different than the one they attended. You, too, can take that journey by watching the videos from that event linked below. We invite you to watch the recordings of our recent event here!
All School Retreat Highlight Video
September 30th, 2024
Nothing compares to our annual retreat into the Arizona mountains where our students experience joy, freedom, and connection. For 4 days, our ENTIRE school including students, staff, and faculty engage in hours of recreation, teaching, worship, community, and fun-filled traditions to create an unforgettable start to the school year.
A Look into Pacifica's Junior Classical League
March 27th, 2024
Pacifica Christian's Junior Classical League (JCL) has had an exciting year so far! They've studied and celebrated the Classical world with museum trips, themed parties, a regional convention, and many are about to embark on a trip to Northern California for the 69th state JCL Convention!
Math Day at the Beach: Long Beach Competition
March 23rd, 2024
Math Day at the Beach is a math competition held at California State University Long Beach. Students on the math team prepare all year long for this competition by solving challenging and creative problems together at team meetings. At the event, students compete both as a team and individually, and then cheer on their peers as the top students from the competition compete head-to-head in front of everyone.Aubrey Callaghan: 2024 National Merit Scholar
March 22nd, 2024
Pacifica Christian High School Orange County is pleased to announce that Aubrey Callaghan is a 2024 National Merit Scholarship Award winner. Less than 1% of all high school students in the nation achieve this honor, and this is the first time in the school’s history that a Pacifica student has attained the highest level of achievement for National Merit.
Recording Live: With Dr. Thomas Kidd
March 7th, 2024
Our gratitude and thanks to Dr. Thomas Kidd for coming to our campus for a discussion on his book, "Thomas Jefferson: A Biography of Spirit and Flesh." Dr. Kidd expounds on how Thomas Jefferson was both a brilliant and inspiring political writer and how the ethical realities of his personal life and political career did not live up to his soaring rhetoric. Learn how the tensions of democracy versus slavery, republican virtue versus dissolute consumption, and veneration for Jesus versus skepticism about Christianity defined his moral life.
Returning from the Inaugural Tolkien Retreat
March 5th, 2024
The first annual Tolkien Retreat is “in the books” as they say, and what a life-changing retreat it was! Sixteen upperclassmen and six faculty/staff headed to the majestic Leonard Lake Reserve for seven days and six nights of reading, reflection, fellowship, and worship. Each day began with a full breakfast and morning worship from The Book of Common Prayer and the singing of the school hymn. Then most of each morning was spent reading one of the six books of The Lord of the Rings.
3rd Annual Declamations Contest
March 4th, 2024
Last Friday evening, Pacifica hosted our Third Annual TGC Declamations Contest. Our nine finalists declaimed important works from The Great Conversation in the categories of Bible/Theology, Non-Fiction/Historical, and Literature. One winner from each category was named, as well as an overall winner.
We are so proud of our finalists who brilliantly modeled the school's mission of thinking well—through their preparation and memorization—and living well—through their courage and poise. Whether you were able to join us or want to relive every moment, you may view each performance on our Declamations Contest 2024 Playlist here.
We are confident you will be impressed, inspired, and blessed by these amazing young men and women.A New Triton Tradition: The Inaugural Tolkien Retreat
December 8th, 2023
Have you ever wanted to experience what it’s like to fully immerse yourself in an imaginative world as rich and rewarding as Tolkien’s Middle Earth? Do you want to experience, in its purest form, the joy of reading in community? We are inviting you to join us this coming winter break (2024), from Sunday to Saturday, February 18-24, as we take a merry band of faculty and students to Leonard Lake Reserve.
Bring The Rain: A Triton Tradition
December 4th, 2023
Bring the Rain — A Triton Tradition. A crazy idea revolving around throwing toilet paper on a basketball court started 6 years ago has now become one of the biggest Triton Traditions! In its fifth appearance in 2023, Bring the Rain saw over 1,000 people in attendance and plenty of rolls of toilet paper thrown on the Triton's first three pointer. We love this event and the community it brings.
We The People: State Finalists
December 4th, 2023
Congratulations to the Pacifica Constitution team for making it to State Finals for the We The People competition! The team performed with brilliance at the regional competition for We The People — a national program developed by an act of Congress to further educate and engage high school students about the United States Constitution.
Innovation Talks: Dr. Matthew Milliner
October 30th, 2023
Pacifica Christian High School’s Innovation Talks invite guest speakers from all facets of life to give on campus lectures to our students. Dr. Matthew Milliner, Professor of Art History at Wheaton College, came on campus and shared a lecture entitled Resisting the Algorithms. Dr. Milliner discussed what art history and church history can reveal to us about interaction with our devices.
Innovation Talks: Jack Burns
October 17th, 2023
Pacifica Christian High School’s Innovation Talks invite guest speakers from all facets of life to give on campus lectures to our students. Jack Burns, Founder & CEO of Parkway Ford Heritage Mission came on campus to speak on mechanical art and the power of God’s beauty.
2nd Annual Triton Pickleball Tournament
September 26th, 2023
Join us for our 2nd Annual Triton Pickleball Tournament! Brought to you by The Triton Athletic Booster Club, the tournament will be held on October 22, 2023 from 1 - 4 PM. Proceeds from this event benefit The Triton Lab, a new facility that allows Pacifica Christian High School to increase enrollment to 385 students, includes a state-of-the-art sports performance and recovery center, and provides additional office space and parking.
Register today as a Spectator, Player, or Court Sponsor! We look forward to seeing you there.
A New Tradition is Born: The Annual Lewis Dinner
September 25th, 2023
The Lewis Dinner is Orange County’s premier annual event celebrating the rich history of the Christian faith while encouraging lives of grace and truth in our human affairs on this side of Heaven—to God’s glory! A truly one-of-a-kind event!
Mr. Vincent Speaks on Do Diligence
August 30th, 2023
On Friday, August 28, 2023, over 800 people gathered for Pacifica's 9th Annual Dedication Service, the first official event of the 2023-2024 school year. During the service, our speakers shared advice and wisdom for finding joy during this incredible high school season. Then yesterday, we welcomed our largest class of students back to campus for the first day of school.
Watch, Mr. Vincent speak on Do Diligence:
Mr. O'Neil Speaks on the Love, Fortitude, and Forgiveness Experienced in his Family
August 28th, 2023
On Friday, August 28, 2023, over 800 people gathered for Pacifica's 9th Annual Dedication Service, the first official event of the 2023-2024 school year. During the service, our speakers shared advice and wisdom for finding joy during this incredible high school season. Then yesterday, we welcomed our largest class of students back to campus for the first day of school.
Watch Mr. O'Neil, Head of School, share a personal story of love, fortitude, and forgiveness that transformed his family:
Join us for Pacifica's 9th Annual Dedication Service on Friday, August 25
August 23rd, 2023
Pacifica invites you to join us on Friday, August 25 as we gather for Pacifica's 9th Annual Dedication Service at St. Andrew's Presbyterian Church in Newport Beach.
Save the Date for Bloom - April 29, 2023!
March 23rd, 2023
This year, it's going to be different. Bloom is a celebration, and celebration is vital to thinking and living well. When we celebrate, we recognize the good work of others, the generosity of the human spirit, and the abundant life of the Christian faith. We believe it is important that...
WATCH: Senior Nathan Kopel Wins the 2023 Declamations Contest
March 20th, 2023
Our 2nd annual TGC Declamations Contest was a great success. This inspiring evening of oration showcased the talents of Pacifica's students as they declaimed masterfully crafted works—both new and familiar—from The Great Conversation. Having progressed through several rounds of comp...
Pacifica Boys Basketball Headed to State Championship After Winning SoCal Regional Title
March 10th, 2023
Our Pacifica Varsity Boys Basketball team will play in the CIF State Finals on Saturday, March 11 against San Joaquin Memorial at the Golden 1 Center in Sacramento. Tip off is set for 4 PM and the game will be televised live via Spectrum SportsNet. Read the article below from the OC Register...
Congratulations to our 2023 Declamations Semi-Finalists!
February 14th, 2023
Dear Students,I am proud of you. It’s been my great joy to walk around campus the last few weeks to see and hear students at all grade levels declaiming great speeches, poems, and snippets of drama in their English classes. I know that for most of you this experience has been difficult, but I am d...
Annual Declamations Contest to Take Place on Friday, March 3
February 8th, 2023
The entire Pacifica community is invited to attend the finals of our second annual TGC Declamations Contest. This inspiring evening of oration will showcase the talents of Pacifica’s students as they declaim masterfully crafted works—both new and familiar—from The Great Conversation.Having p...
Former Member of the National Security Council, Dr. Inboden, Launches 2023 TGC Season with Insightful Lecture
January 30th, 2023
On Thursday, January 19, Pacifica continued The Great Conversation with a forum and Q&A featuring Dr. William Inboden on his book, The Peacemaker: Ronald Reagan, the Cold War, & the World on the Brink. Dr. William Inboden is currently the Executive Director and William Powers, Jr. Chair a...
Pacifica's Constitutional Academic Team Proceeds to State Finals in Its First Year
December 8th, 2022
This year, Pacifica Christian High School founded a We the People Academic Team comprised of its Honors United States History students. This team joins the prestigious and competitive We the People program that was developed through an act of Congress, and led by Chief Justice Warren Burger in 1976,...
Chapman University President Speaks to Pacifica Students About the Value of Latin & Classical Studies
November 16th, 2022
On Tuesday, November 15, Pacifica welcomed Chapman University President, and Pacifica parent, Dr. Daniele Struppa for a lecture on Why Latin & Classical Studies?Struppa, the Donald Bren Presidential Chair in Mathematics, invited students to discover how studying Latin can enhance their skills across...
Save the Date for Bloom - May 14, 2022!
March 15th, 2022
Join our celebration where hope abounds... Celebration is vital to thinking and living well. When we celebrate, we recognize the good work of others, the God-given talents of a community, the generosity of the human spirit, and the abundant life of the Christian faith. We believe it is ...
Tickets on sale now for Harvey, a comedy classic
February 15th, 2022
March 10, 11, and 12 Pacifica Arts is thrilled to announce that tickets are on sale now for our spring production of Harvey at the Rose Center Theater in Westminster. This Pulitzer Prize-winning comedy by Mary Chase is the story of a perfect gentleman named Elwood P. Dowd who lives with his w...
TGC Event - Declamations Contest
January 12th, 2022
Friday, February 4, 2022The entire Pacifica community is invited to attend the finals of our inaugural TGC Declamations Contest. This inspiring evening of oration will showcase the talents of Pacifica's students as they declaim masterfully crafted works—both new and familiar—from The Great...
Tickets on sale now for All Shook Up, a musical comedy
September 28th, 2021
November 4, 5, and 7 Pacifica Arts is proud to open the 2021-2022 season with All Shook Up, a rock 'n' roll musical comedy featuring the songs of Elvis Presley. This toe-tapping Broadway blockbuster is perfect for the entire family, offering lessons in love, hope, and happy endings....
Save the Date for Bloom - May 22, 2021!
March 18th, 2021
Bloom... where celebration and creativity meet! Celebration is vital to thinking and living well. When we celebrate, we recognize the good work of others, the God-given talents of a community, the generosity of the human spirit, and the abundant life of the Christian faith. We believe i...Pacifica Arts proudly presents Surpassing Shadows
March 17th, 2021
April 15, 16, and 18 Pacifica Arts proudly presents Surpassing Shadows, a full-scale, multimedia production that explores the beauty and complexity of life.This showcase of student talents intertwines a one-act play with art, song, music, and dance to communicate ideas and conversations that ring...
After the Calamity: Shakespeare’s Twelfth Night
November 2nd, 2020
By Rev. Hayden A. Butler Feste. Good madonna, why mournest thou? Olivia. Good fool, for my brother's death. Feste. I think his soul is in hell, madonna. Olivia. I know his soul is in heaven, fool. Feste. The more fool, madonna, to mourn for your brother's soul being in heaven. Take...Pacifica Arts proudly presents Shakespeare's Twelfth Night and Fall Art Gallery
October 14th, 2020
November 5, 6, and 8 Pacifica Arts is proud to present Shakespeare in the Park(ing Lot) with three live performances of Twelfth Night, a fast-paced romantic comedy featuring several interwoven plots of romance, mistaken identities, and practical jokes. This hilar...
TGC Luncheon with Dr. Larry Arnn - The Churchill Event (Nov. 20)
October 28th, 2019
Originally posted October 28, 2019 You are cordially invited to register for our TGC luncheon and salon. The Great Conversation continues with Dr. Larry Arnn, president of Hillsdale College. The well-known American educator, writer, and philanthropist will join with Pacifica Ch...Posted in: Advancement, EventsAdmissions Open House - November 16, 2019
October 21st, 2019
Originally posted October 21, 2019 Discover how Pacifica is transforming the high school experience at our Admissions Open House. We invite you to join us on Saturday, November 16 from 2-4 PM. Space is limited so reserve your seats today! During Open House, you will have the oppo...Posted in: Admissions, EventsHigh School: The Formative Years
August 28th, 2019
Originally posted August 28, 2019 Be Present. Stay Committed. Give Everything You Have! by David O’Neil, Head of School Welcome back, Tritons! We missed you. Welcome Alumni! It is so good to see you again! And a special welcome home to the newest Class of the Triton Communit...Posted in: Events, Head of SchoolHidden Treasures in the Woods - From our Director
March 5th, 2019
Frederic Bastiat, a French classical liberal theorist who influenced American political thought, popularized a simple—but revolutionary—idea regarding what is seen and “what is not seen”. Bastiat wrote: “an act, a habit, an institution, a law, gives birth not only to an effect but to a se...President of Whitworth University to Speak at All-School Meeting
September 27th, 2018
On Monday, October 1, Pacifica will host Dr. Beck A. Taylor. Dr. Beck serves as President of Whitworth University located in Spokane, Washington. Dr. Beck will speak in Monday Assembly to the community on the value of a Christian liberal arts education and then take a tour of our school. When you se...
Join us on May 6 for The Gathering
April 29th, 2016
Join us on Friday, May 6 for an evening of celebration for the entire Pacifica Community. Gather with us at 5:30 PM for games, bounce houses, $3 tacos, and fellowship. Then join us in the Event Center at 6:30 PM to cheer on the Boys Volleyball team in their last game of season. FRIDAY, MAY 6...
Posted in: Admissions, EventsOver 400 attend Pacifica’s C.S. Lewis Symposium
October 7th, 2015
Pacifica Christian Orange County hosted its inaugural TGC event featuring renowned C. S. Lewis scholars from around the world. Pacifica recorded the symposium talks, which are now available at www.youtube.com/pacificaoc. C. S. Lewis scholars delivered thought-provoking talks for over 400 guests...
Inaugural Dedication Service – Monday, August 24th
July 28th, 2015
Dear Friends, Please mark your calendar now for the exciting opening ceremony of Orange County’s new Christian high school! The history-making launch of Pacifica Christian Orange County will take place at the Annual Dedication Service on Monday, August 24. The Dedication Service is an hour-long...
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