Molly Z - High School is Over

Molly: Self-Portrait

Molly's last day of high school was yesterday.  She is technically in high school still but she doesn't have to attended.  Today and tomorrow are senior finals but as a lifetime CSF (California Scholastic Federation - 3.0 GPA for 5 straight semesters) member she is excused from them.  Next week are the under-senior finals so she can sleep in.  Her only obligations are graduation practice and graduation.  The "Senior Trip" is this weekend and they are going to Disneyland, the beach, and I have no idea where else.  It is like 3 days long.

Molly as a senior

Sports: Molly has a great year. 

Molly (far right) calls for a set

Volleyball:
* 1st team All-Southern League
* One of the top power hitters in the league, especially with the shoot (the setter is on the other side of the court and sets the ball almost horizontal - it is a thing of beauty to behold) and she played the 93 games during the season, which was 2nd most on the team.  The most played by the anyone on the team was 94 games.
* The team made it to the semi-finals in the section tournament.  A section here has more schools then many states.  An example is that this section (9 sections in California) has about 180 high schools while the State of Nevada has a total of about 110 high schools.

Molly takes a shot in Arco Arena, home of the Sacramento Kings

Basketball:
* 3rd team All-Southern League and she wasn't even a starter.  She was the only non-starter to make all-league.

The TC Seniors and Coach (Molly; front right)

* One of the top shot blockers in the league despite being a short 5'8"
* Team won the league championship with a 14-0 records.  Over the last 2 years they won 2 league championships going 28-1.
* Went to the state tournament for the second year in a row.

Molly at a swim meet

Swimming
* 2nd place in 50 yard free and 100 yard back in the independent schools championships.
* Member of the school record setting 100 Medley and 100 Free Relay teams.

Academics and Student Government

* Took 2 AP classes this year, English and Biology (AP is Accelerated Placement and the students get college credit and an A is equal to 5 grade points instead of the normal 4.
* Over-all GPA should be 4.14 at the end of high school.  That's a lot better then I ever dreamed of in my high school daze (this is meant to be misspelled - The state I was in most of the time:-).
* Senior class representative on the school student body counsel.

At the Junior/Senior Banquet (far left)

Art / Graphic Design
* Received the "Outstanding Artist" Award
* Her design was picked as the best "Senior T-Shirt" but due to expense another design was used.

Molly and date go to Winter Homecoming

* Designed the "Winter Homecoming Program" and the "MORP" tickets (MORP is prom backwards and is a Sadie Hawkins-like event where the students go somewhere special, this year Monterey Bay and last year to the musical "Wicked" in San Francisco)

Cal Baptist (CBU)

College Plans
* She is registered to go to California Baptist University (CBU) in Riverside, CA.
* She is planning to major in Graphic Design.
* She has some scholarships all ready but we are hoping and praying for more:)

We are all very busy with the end of the school year.  Glenis is now teaching across town at Julian School after 20 years at Osborn Elementary.  She is still teaching fifth grade and loving it.  She loved Osborn, but it was a very high risk school and Julian has those rich people.  I am still teaching at Creekside Middle in Patterson (about 25 miles from where we live).  This year I taught Algebra (the basic 8th grade class with some very bright 7th graders) and Algebra Essentials (8th graders who got a D or lower in Pre-Algebra as 7th graders) and had a very good time.  Next year I will be the Geometry teacher and that is the best and the brightest math students in the school.

A busy summer is coming up. 
* Molly's graduation.
* Molly's graduation party.
* Glenis will be going up to the Portland, OR area to spend time with her parents. Health and other issues need her there for awhile.
* Molly is planning to go to the Dominican Republic on a mission trip at the end of June.
* Glenis' niece is getting married in Pennsylvania in August and at least some of us are going.
* Molly goes to CBU for a freshman retreat at the beginning of September.
* Molly begins college on September 5.

I'm losing my breath just thinking about it:-)

Remember us in your prayers.

Summer Basketball

The "Eagles" summer travel team is playing basketball again this year. It is a team made up of returning players from last year's jv and varsity Turlock Christian teams and incoming freshman. The teams, especially the varsity, had great seasons during the school year. The varsity won the Southern League outright for the first time in the school's history and then went to the play-offs, taking 2nd in the Sac-Joaquin section and qualifying for the Californian State tournament, seeded 8th in Northern California.

They are taking that confidence into the summer schedule. They will be attending a team camp in the Sonora area and a big tournament in South Lake Tahoe at the end of July.

The team played a little one day tournament in Merced at Golden Valley High School this last week and did very well. Molly had 12 rebounds, 2 blocks shots, and 6 points in a 42-19 win over Merced. She also did very well in a 43-24 win over Golden Valley leading the team in blocks with 5, in rebounds with 9, and points with 12 including 2 three pointers.

Molly Shoots in the Section Championships

She is also participating on an AAU club team in volleyball this summer.

Holy Ail

Holy Ail
Originally uploaded by trulysomething

I saw this and just thought of a few friends:-)

Summer Time Blues

Summer vacation is over and the summer season is almost over. Its been a long time since my last blog.

School has began for all three of us. Here is a summary of what each of us is doing.

Trent - Teaching Pre-Algebra to seventh graders - They make 8th grade students look like clear thinking, level headed adults. I know Molly was in 7th grade at one time, but love must have blinded me. They are the most bizzare group of students I have ever been associated with. They are nice kids, just lack any social filters. Helping with the statistics for the TC JV volleyball team.

Glenis - Teaching at Osborn School for the 19th year. 5th grade for about the 18th year. Lead teacher for her grade level.

Molly - Now a sophomore. Taking Algebra II, Cemistry, Band. She is on the JV Volleyball team, which is doing very well. She went back packing with friends and is currently returning from a high school girls retreat with the Monte Vista youth group. Molly has finished her driver's eduation class, that's the book learning part, and will be behind the wheel soon. She and I went out and drove a few weeks ago. She was NASCAR like.

Just Another Pic in the Wall

TZ Corning b
Originally uploaded by Zulkman

During a drive through Corning, CA Molly discovered this picture on a wall. Photo Shop has been applied, but not much.

Pinecrest 2008 011

Pinecrest 2008 011
Originally uploaded by Zulkman

Pinecrest Lake, May 2008

Hi Everyone,

We went to Pinecrest Lake the first week of the summer vacation. We joined our friends the Alameda's, Roos', Bishel's and Guftason's (young and old) for a great time. Fishing, boating (we rented a party boat one day), biking, and many other things. The weather was great. The friends were great. All had a great time. Take a look at the pics to feel as if you were a part of the adventure.

Baby Eva 02

Baby Eva 02
Originally uploaded by Zulkman

Meet Eva My Cousin of some sort. Last time I saw her she was still with mom. Congradulations:-)

To see Eva a few weeks younger look below.

Barmore's and Zuhlke's

Pic
Originally uploaded by Zulkman

Went to Morgan Hill for Molly's band compitition and then over to Rick and Laurie's for dinner and fun. Great time with the cousins. Rebecca was all a glow with the little one on the way.

Foothill Tourny vs Sonora

Foothill Tourny 13_2
Originally uploaded by Zulkman

Molly, in white, goes high for the header. She beat her opponent to the ball.

Ensenada, Mexico

Ensenada 031, originally uploaded by Zulkman.

Molly and friends outside their cabin at Azusa University's Mexico campground. The staff stays in the cabins while the campers stay in tents. They were happy all the time apparently.

TC vs Gustine

TC vs Gustine 1959, originally uploaded by Zulkman.

Molly running away from a frustrated defender.

April Showers? Not Here

How's it going?

Yesterday was a hot one. The temperature got up to 94 degrees. Its to early for summer, but here it comes.

Molly is now playing varsity soccer at Turlock Christian High School. She is one of three freshman that play a lot. She is a mid-fielder and almost scored twice this last game. The team has a really good defense and a not so good offense. Their record in the Southern League is 2 wins 3 ties and 2 losses.

Molly went on a missions trip to Mexico over the Easter break with the high school group from our church (Monte Vista Chapel, Turlock, CA). She was part of the kitchen crew, cooking, cleaning, setting up, and preparing lunches for outreach teams. She had a great time.

Glenis is going to a Michael Buble concert with some of her friends in May. We are planning a trip to Pinecrest Lake in the Sierra's right after school is out and a trip to Portland in July.

Trent continues to teach math at Creekside Middle School in Patterson, CA (13 years) and Glenis is still teaching 5th grade at Osborn School in Turlock, CA (17 years). Molly is a freshman at Turlock Christian High School.

Valentine's Day - 2008

Love is in the air.

Welcome,

Its been awhile since my last blog. I'll try to give you an update. I look forward to your comments.

Tonight is Molly's final game of the basketball season. She plays JV basketball for Turlock Christian High School. They did great this year. After a tough preseason they won the Southern League JV Championship for the first time in the school's history. Their record is currently 13 wins and only 1 loss with a game tonight. I (Trent) was the stats guy for the team.

Update: They won their final game. Molly had 11 rebounds and 10 points. The team did great.

Here they are;



Molly went to homecoming and had a great time. They went to San Francisco with stops for dinner and a Cicus de sola performance.





In the Fall there was MORP. It is like a backwards prom. The girls ask the guys and the themes of the event very. This year's MORP had a "country" theme, as you can see from what the kids wore. There was line and other country style dances. Molly ask her friend Chase and they had a great time.

Another Sport Season

Volleyball is over for the year. Molly is the girl in the middle.



Long live basketball. Molly has made the Turlock Christian JV Girls team. Their first game is this Monday and then a tournament Wednesday through Friday. Four games in a week. I am looking forward to the season.

Turkey Day Cometh

Thanksgiving is just around the corner and we are celebrating on Friday this year. Everyone was so busy on Thursday we decided to try Friday and it worked. Some of the people coming are;

Martin and Charla



James and Jenni



A little bit older than the photo shown:-)

And of course Trent, Glenis and Molly



Have a great Thanksgiving

Homecoming Week @ TCHS

A BUSY WEEK:

Molly helped with the creation of the freshman float which evidentially took 1st place at the homecoming parade. She and her friends were jazzed.



The week’s theme was the movies and the freshman float was “The Flintstones”. Molly played the part of Wilma, the cute redhead, in the parade. In this critic’s opinion she was the star of the event.

Parent Teacher Conf.

Hi,

Molly received her 1st quarter report card. I went to Parent/Teacher Conferences last night. As a teacher I always "crack wise" about the parents that come to conferences for the compliments about their kid. Well ... :-)

Molly's low grade was an A- in Geometry. 2 A+ grades and the rest As. I think she is doing OK for now. Her Bible teacher loves her, her band instructor things she could play professionally with the proper training, one teacher asked if she can do everything well.

This sounds like bragging I'm sure, but its my blog so deal with it;-)

Thanks for being a friend,

Trent Z
Proud Dad

Danny Oswald: Renaissance Man

In an attempt to bring quality video, via the Zulkster Alive blog, to the masses here is an interview with Danny Oswald, another man of mystery.

Look closely, you familiar with the Zulkster may recognize the famine side of Danny.

Click below for the interview.

Discipline that works.

So you won't stop yelling in the car. You can yell all you want now.