Browse past news stories for Sir Francis Drake High School in San Anselmo, CA.

• H1N1 clinics planned in Marin as swine flu sweeps through schools (Marin Independent Journal)
  posted on November 6, 2009 at 04:59:16 am
  A state official acknowledged Wednesday that Marin got short-changed on H1N1 vaccine, and pledged to place such counties at the top of a priority list.
• 'Iconic' palms in front of Drake High to be removed as soon as this weekend (Marin Independent Journal)
  posted on November 3, 2009 at 02:21:42 am
  Like the Lorax from Dr. Seuss fame, San Anselmo resident Tim Peterson speaks for the trees. Specifically he speaks for the palm trees in front of Sir Francis Drake High School in San Anselmo that have been growing at the edge of Drake Boulevard for 70 to 80 years.
• Two cited in vandalism at bridge near school (Marin Independent Journal)
  posted on October 28, 2009 at 07:07:32 am
  Two men were cited on suspicion of vandalizing a bridge near Sir Francis Drake High School, police said.
• Two face charges in pellet gun shooting at San Anselmo high school pool (San Jose Mercury News)
  posted on October 7, 2009 at 08:28:38 pm
  SAN ANSELMO — A 21-year-old man and a 16-year-old boy were arrested on suspicion of shooting pellet guns toward an occupied pool area at Sir Francis Drake High School, police said Tuesday.
• Two Arrested For Shooting Pellet Guns At Swimmers In San Anselmo (FOX 11 Reno)
  posted on October 7, 2009 at 01:25:39 am
  SAN ANSELMO, Calif. -- Police in San Anselmo have arrested two people who were allegedly using pellet guns to shoot at people at a high school swimming pool Monday evening.
• Ronnie Wilhelm, 1950—2009 (Point Reyes Light)
  posted on August 7, 2009 at 10:38:47 pm
  When Ronnie Wilhelm learned of his diagnosis, he telephoned his good friend, Bobby Hefflefinger. “He called me on a Saturday and said, ‘I got a brain tumor’ and I laughed, ‘Like the one I have?’—which was my code for having a hangover…‘Ah, no, Bobby, this is a real one,’” Bobby said.
• Film explores urban chicken phenomenon (Marin Independent Journal)
  posted on August 4, 2009 at 05:09:11 am
  Filmmakers Tashai Lovington and Robert Lughai will screen "Mad City Chickens," a look at the people who keep urban chickens in their backyards, at 7 p.
• Four Marin students among National Merit Scholars (Marin Independent Journal)
  posted on July 21, 2009 at 03:59:39 am
  Four high school seniors from Marin were among 2,000 students nationwide recently announced as winners of national merit scholarships worth between $500 and $2,000.
• Film about organic farmers to be shown (Marin Independent Journal)
  posted on July 8, 2009 at 06:46:39 am
  The Sustainable Film Festival will screen "Homegrown," a film about organic farmers in an urban setting, at 7 p.
• Drake student will be parks representative (Marin Independent Journal)
  posted on June 30, 2009 at 05:30:08 am
  Laura Hunerberg, a student at Sir Francis Drake High School in San Anselmo, has been appointed to a one-year term as a youth representative to the town's Parks and Recreation Commission.
• Drake High grads get $1,500 scholarships (Marin Independent Journal)
  posted on June 25, 2009 at 06:15:52 am
  Eighteen graduates of Sir Francis Drake High School in San Anselmo received Drake Scholarship Foundation scholarships of $1,500 each.
• My Pharmiweb.com (PharmiWeb)
  posted on June 18, 2009 at 09:35:30 am
  THOUSAND OAKS, Calif., June 17, 2009 /PRNewswire-FirstCall via COMTEX/ Amgen (Nasdaq: AMGN) today announced the 34 science teachers in the United States (U.S.), Canada and Puerto Rico who are this year's recipients of the Amgen Award for Science Teaching Excellence.
• 34 Outstanding Teachers and Schools Receive $10,000 Amgen Award for Science Teaching Excellence (redOrbit)
  posted on June 17, 2009 at 07:09:11 pm
  2009 Awardees Recognized in Amgen Communities Across North America THOUSAND OAKS, Calif., June 17 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Amgen (Nasdaq: AMGN) today announced the 34 science teachers in the United States (U.S.), Canada and Puerto Rico who are this year's recipients of the Amgen Award for Science Teaching Excellence.
• 'Sustainable Film Fest' to open on Thursday (Marin Independent Journal)
  posted on June 14, 2009 at 11:45:58 pm
  Sustainable Fairfax will host a screening of "Thirst," the first film in its Sustainable Film Fest, at 7 p.
• HUSD to receive Basic Aid funding (The Healdsburg Tribune)
  posted on May 27, 2009 at 10:32:42 pm
  Increased revenue will be a big help especially during budget crunch. Geyserville may also see additional funding
• Drake grad 'Major Mom' helps military families cope with loss (Marin Independent Journal)
  posted on May 25, 2009 at 02:14:37 am
  Maj. Desiree Soumoy has what is considered the worst job in the army. Paradoxically, it's also the most rewarding job she's ever had.
• Mountain bike championship stepping-stone to bigger races (USA Today)
  posted on May 21, 2009 at 10:38:47 pm
  Mountain biking's roots lead back to the early 1970s in northern California's scenic Marin County, where hippies in flannel shirts and work boots rode sturdy bikes down the Repack trail on Mt. Tamalpas and created a new sport.
• Theater troupe to have auditions for musical (Marin Independent Journal)
  posted on May 16, 2009 at 06:14:47 am
  The Stapleton Theatre Company will have auditions for performers of all ages for its summer musical, "The Adventures of Tom Sawyer" at 6:30 p.
• Tam district discusses future of education (Marin Independent Journal)
  posted on May 1, 2009 at 11:59:37 pm
  The Tamalpais Union High School District will host three public forums this week on the future of education in the district.
• 'This is a .357 magnum': Man arraigned in Marin heists (Marin Independent Journal)
  posted on April 30, 2009 at 02:14:37 am
  A 28-year-old San Rafael man accused of robbing two Marin banks was arraigned Wednesday on nine felony counts, including possession of a .
• Suspect arrested in Novato, San Anselmo bank heists (Marin Independent Journal)
  posted on April 29, 2009 at 02:29:47 am
  A suspect in two Marin bank robberies was arrested Tuesday when he showed up at a San Rafael restaurant and ordered a slice of strawberry meringue pie.
• Author to discuss sustainable landscaping (Marin Independent Journal)
  posted on April 6, 2009 at 01:55:23 am
  Author Owen Dell will discuss "Sustainable Landscaping for Dummies" at 7 p.m. Tuesday at the Sir Francis Drake High School theater at 1327 Sir Francis Drake Blvd.
• Workshop offered on remodeling homes (Marin Independent Journal)
  posted on April 5, 2009 at 04:56:24 am
  The Tamalpais Union High School District's adult education program is offering a new three-hour evening workshop to help homeowners and others make decisions regarding remodeling projects.
• Grand opening is Sunday for park at Red Hill (Marin Independent Journal)
  posted on April 2, 2009 at 11:39:42 pm
  After about 15 years pushing the Red Hill Community Park project along - sometimes seemingly uphill - John Wright said it will be anticlimactic when the park is officially unveiled Sunday in San Anselmo.
• Six Marin schools honored as 'distinguished' (Marin Independent Journal)
  posted on April 2, 2009 at 08:39:39 pm
  Six of Marin's schools have been chosen as among the state's most exemplary middle and high schools by the California Department of Education.
• Drake High town hall targets binge drinking (Marin Independent Journal)
  posted on March 24, 2009 at 07:10:20 am
  Sir Francis Drake High School will hold a town hall meeting on preventing underage binge drinking at 7 p.
• Best of the North Bay 2009 (North Bay Bohemian)
  posted on March 20, 2009 at 08:26:32 pm
  Marin Heller's for Children 514 Fourth St., San Rafael. 415.456.5533. Napa Learning Faire 1343 Main St., Napa. 707.253.1024.
• Mars expert visits Drake High en route to Arctic (Marin Independent Journal)
  posted on March 12, 2009 at 12:04:58 am
  It's no accident that NASA scientist Pascal Lee chose Sir Francis Drake High School as the first stop on a journey that will carry him along the Northwest Passage to the Canadian Arctic.