Cabrillo To Discuss Name Change

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On Monday, Nov. 14, the Cabrillo College Board of Trustees will consider the Ad Hoc Report and Recommendations regarding a possible name change. This was announced during a presentation on the college history by retired faculty member Sandy Lydon.

Lydon said via email, “I have it from many sources including President Matt Wetstein” that the subcommittee of the Board tasked with making a recommendation(s) will make that recommendation to the seven-member board, which meets at 6:15 p.m. Monday, Nov. 14 via Zoom.

To email trustees, see www.cabrillo. edu/about-cabrillo/#board-of-trustees

There is a possibility, Lydon added, the subcommittee might propose several alternatives as to how to proceed, not necessarily a yes or no on the name change.

Surveys found 67% of Native Americans want a name change; 39% of Latinos agree and 36% of whites.

A majority of people over 50 want to keep the name; 44% of those age 31-50 agree, as do 50% of those 21-30 and 39% of those 20 and under, and 61% of those who feel well-informed.

The online survey got 818 responses, including 256 current students, 125 current employees, 304 Cabrillo Foundation supporters, 46 Native American, 495 white, and 157 Latino. n

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Survey results are at: https://tinyurl.com/ cabrillo-name-survey. The Nov. 14 agenda will be posted 72 hours in advance of the meeting at: https://go.boarddocs.com/ca/cabrillo/Board.nsf/ goto?open&id=BWC2QF034862

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“We have a drill where hitting an orange cone with a tennis ball is the objective,” he said. “I thought, let’s add some fun to this drill. Each time a player hits the cone, it’s ice cream for the team.”

After four cones were hit, Goodrich quickly realized he had created a monster. While the drill was adjusted, Goodrich did pay up. The team enjoyed ice cream bars at various points of the season.

As the Falcons endured hot August practice days on the court, Goodrich and assistant coaches Patricia Dyc-O’Neal and John Szymanski quickly began to realize that this team had something special: Depth.

With a strong nucleus of experienced players along with new additions to the team, this could be a special year for the Falcons.

The Falcons got rolling quickly with two non-league wins over St. Francis High School (Watsonville) and at Watsonville High School.

The team ladder solidified quickly with senior Emma Dyc-O’Neal at No. 1 singles, senior Veronica Farquhar at No. 2 singles, junior Stella Cheney at No. 3 singles and sophomore Sofia Niklaus rounding out the singles crew at No. 4.

In doubles action, there was some mixing and matching but senior Livia Johnston and sophomore Erin Szymanski held down No. 1, juniors Maya Bensen and Samantha Warner secured the No. 2 spot and freshmen Julia Kennedy, Maya Wexler, Riya Kuiriakose and senior Oona Poikonen rotated at No. 3.

Sophomore Isabella Padilla injured her knee early in the season and while she did come back to practice, it was decided that rest was best when it came to playing competitive matches.

As the league season began, the Falcons had a quiet confidence heading into their first match with Soquel, always a top contender. Scotts Valley won that match 5-2 and rolled through the first round of league play defeating Harbor, Santa Cruz and Aptos.

“The Aptos win was a milestone for us as we had never come close to beating the Mariners and they are always so talented,” Goodrich said. “That win gave the girls a jolt of confidence.”

Goodrich, in his third year coaching both the boys’ and girls’ teams’ at Scotts Valley, now had to make sure the team didn’t get ahead of itself.

“Winning is great but sometimes it can lead to overconfidence and complacency,” he said. “We made sure the team stayed focused and to be honest, they responded beautifully.”

The second half of the league season started off just like the first half for the Falcons with victories over Soquel, Harbor, Santa Cruz and SLV.

In the final week of the season and in a battle in Aptos to determine the league champion, the Mariners ended Scotts Valley’s undefeated hopes with a 5-2 win. With both teams now 9-1, after Scotts Valley defeated SLV in the’ final home match of the year, the Falcons and Mariners were crowned 2022 co-league champions.

The final piece of the puzzle was now to determine which team would represent the SCCAL in the Central Coast Section playoffs. A one-match playoff took place on Halloween afternoon at Soquel High to determine the league CCS entry.

In a dramatic afternoon featuring competitive and exciting tennis in singles and doubles, the Mariners edged the Falcons 4-3, with two of the three Falcons’ losses going to tiebreakers.

“I was so proud of each girl and the team as a whole,” said Goodrich. “Everyone played great against great competition and that’s all you can ask for.”

And yes, there will surely be a postseason party to celebrate what will go down as one of the best girls’ tennis teams’ in Scotts Valley history. And yes, no doubt there will be plenty of ice cream! n •••

Cover Photo: SVHS Girls Team

Back row (from left): Senior Livia Johnston, junior Stella Cheney, senior Veronica Farquhar, senior Emma Dyc-O’Neal, junior Maya Bensen, sophomore Erin Szymanski and sophomore Sofia Niklaus.

Front row (from left): Freshman Julia Kennedy, freshman Riya Kuriakose and junior Samantha Wagner.

Not pictured: Senior Oona Poikonen, sophomore Isabella Padilla and freshman Maya Wexler.