GHS completed another successful year in athletics.  The 8th grade girls volleyball team had the most successful season in GHS history with a 8-1 regular season record and a 2nd place finish at the league tournament.  Both the wrestling squad and track team had historic seasons as well; garnering the most medals in school history in their respective league finals.  The 7th grade flag football team finished the regular season with a very fine record of 5-2 and look very promising for the upcoming season in the fall.  After a hiatus of a few years, GHS fielded a 7th grade boys volleyball team with great success finishing 3rd place at the league tournament.  These are just a few highlights of a very fun and exciting 2009-2010.

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Mulhullond Award  "Spirit in Sport" - McKenna P. & Kevin R.


Red Tail Hawk Award  "Longevity & Fortitude" - Haroon G., Kevan C., & Cody S.


Pride Award - "Sportsmanship" - Logan M.



Hall of Fame Inductees

Volleyball - Eryn B., Sophie K., Melina M., Holly M., Miranda M., Haley O., Rachel P., Courtney W., & Kate L.


Wrestling - Haroon G., Kevan C., Michael R., Dahveed M., Hasan G., & Jace K.


Football - Austin C. & Kevan C.


Cross Country - Michayla M.


Track - Haroon G., Sophie K., Raven R., & Cody S.


Basketball - Sophie K., Logan M., Rachel P., Raven R., Jamin S., & Cody S.

Mr. Kauppinen is the school's Athletic Director as well as the Physical Education teacher. He has taught at Golden Hills School since 2000. He graduated from U.C. Santa Barbara with a Bachelor of Science in Law and Society as well as completing an the Athletic Coaching Certificate program. Mr. Kauppinen belongs to the American Alliance for health, Physical Education, Recreation and Dance.

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