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On November 7, our TGC Honors students were privileged to hear from Ms. Maggie Ethridge-Ureno, a local entrepreneur and real estate broker shared on The Perks, Prep and Process of Becoming a Homeowner.  Her talk covered what it takes to own a home in Southern California, why she believes everyone should attempt to do so, as well as what steps to take in order to make that possible.

Last week, the cohort welcomed a panel of emergency medicine professionals from Hoag Hospital and the Orange County Fire Authority. These physicians, physician assistants, and nurses shared stories from their decades of experience working in patient care and administration.

On Thursday, October 30, Pacifica had the privilege of welcoming Dr. Adam Morris, President of Azusa Pacific University, along with Vice President Dr. Mike White.

Throughout the day, they spent time walking alongside our students, faculty, and leadership team—engaging in thoughtful conversation about the role of education in shaping a young life, the opportunities APU provides, and the vital importance of schools remaining faithful to their mission. Their visit was a vibrant reminder that when Christian faith and rigorous learning intersect, students flourish not just academically, but in character, curiosity, and purpose.

During Commitment Week, Pacifica families are invited to invest in our mission to educate students to think and live well. Operating an exceptional, innovative high school that integrates Christian faith with deep learning and prepares the next generation of leaders requires significant investment.

Pacifica had the honor of hosting Dr. Jerry Root as a guest lecturer for assembly. Dr. Root shared on the human experience of longing, and how all of it points to our ultimate longing in Christ.

At the end of last year, Pacifica Mathematics Faculty member, Chris Caron started a book club to take on the challenging fiction: Les Misérable! 40 members joined, a collection of friends, faculty, students, alumni, and parents.

This past weekend our Speech and Debate freshmen embodied what it means to think and live well as they participated in the Orange County Speech League Novice Tournament 2025. This tournament is especially fun because it is a chance for students who just joined the team to get some practice in their preferred event. 

On Saturday, November 15, be among the very first to step inside the Triton Lab, Pacifica’s new home for training, conditioning, and recovery. Come see firsthand how this state-of-the-art facility will advance Triton Athletics and usher in a bold new era for our student-athletes. We’ll be celebrating with free tacos, a live DJ, and exciting giveaways—don’t miss your chance to experience the future of Triton Athletics before anyone else!

Pacifica is pleased to announce that 7 of our students have been named Commended Students in the 2026 National Merit Scholarship Competition. Commended students placed among the top 50,000 students who entered the competition by taking the PSAT this year. Those being named Commended Students have demonstrated outstanding potential for academic success and comprise less than 3.4% of the overall testing population nationally.

Hear from our new staff and faculty why they are animated about working at Pacifica!