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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.

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. 

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.

Pacifica takes a fundamentally different approach to forming students than most schools across the country. 

For many other schools, the primary focus is on the interaction between students and teachers; parents are often left out of the conversation. In some cases, public school districts are now creating a separation from families by setting policies that limit or prohibit information sharing between students and their parents. Pacifica takes the opposite approach.

The 2024 United Soccer Coaches Convention is the world's largest gathering of soccer coaches. Soccer coaches and administrators of all levels were invited to unite with community for an unforgettable five-day convention experience in Anaheim, California.

During the convention, our Dean of Students and Head Coach for the Boy's Varsity Soccer Program was recognized by Fiona Ma, California State Treasurer for his dedication and commitment to youth development through the sport.

Johnny Marmelstein has 40 years of coaching experience and has been a Head Coach at Pacifica for two years. We echo this honor and gratitude to Coach Marmelstein for his investment in our students!

Isaiah wrote that in the 8th Century, B.C. In this season of Advent, when we remember the coming of that “precious cornerstone”—Jesus—and anticipate his coming again, we can look back on what has been built on the “sure foundation” in the past year, and the past centuries. We see the prophet reminding us that our belief impacts our actions. Our thinking impacts our living, and vice versa. And there are two starkly different ways to approach life: building on God’s foundation or on man’s.

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. 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.

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.

Grace, Truth, and Time & The Story of a Student Returning Over Time 

One of the rewards of working at Pacifica is meeting with Alumni and hearing how their time at our school has influenced their adult lives. A few of our staff recently had such an encounter when they were joyfully greeted by a former student.