Student of the week: Adrienne Garfias
What inspires you?My family are the people that keep me going, especially my siblings because I am the oldest and I want to set a good example for them.What is your favorite subject in school, and why?My favorite class is AVID because that is the class that helped me get into college, prepare for college, and be successful.If you had the power to change one thing in the world, what would it be?Education in other countries because education should be available to everyone, instead of being limited to only certain individuals like it is in certain places. No one should be deprived of an education!If you could go anywhere, where would you go?Puerto Rico because my grandparents are from there and they always tell me about how beautiful it is!Name one big challenge in your life right now.Finishing senior year strong and getting ready to leave for college.What is your dream job?To be a high school counselor so that everyday I can help students reach their goals and be able to do their dream job.What are your three favorite things?Meeting new people, spending time with family and friends, and eating.Favorite book:“The Great Gatsby” by F. Scott FitzgeraldWhat do you want to do after high school?I am going to Santa Clara University and I’ll be majoring in psychology to be a high school counselor.Something that makes you smile:Puppies.Three most played songs on your ipod:“Earned It” - The Weeknd“Thinking Out Loud” - Ed Sheeran“The One Who Really Loves You” - Mary Wells
Morgan Hill kicks off Pride Month
Morgan Hill began its month-long celebration of June as Pride Month at the June 1 Pridefest, which was held at the City Hall campus to celebrate the LGBTQIA+ community.
The June 1 event featured speakers, entertainment, advocacy and education. The celebration kicked off with a...
Because they CARE
There were hundreds of grateful families and smiling faces inside the Morgan Hill Unified School District board room Aug. 12 as they received free back-to-school goodie bags that included a new pair of shoes and a $50 Old Navy gift card.
Gav theater arts major to receive $10k scholarship
Isabel “Izzy” Quistian, a Gavilan College theater arts major and active member of the Associated Student Body, was awarded the Karl S. Pister Leadership Opportunity Program Scholarship.
Morgan Hill man dies in Nov. 14 traffic accident
A 35-year-old Morgan Hill resident died in a four-vehicle traffic accident the afternoon of Nov. 14, according to the California Highway Patrol.
Authorities responded to reports of a collision about 1:55pm at the intersection of Monterey Road and Live Oak Avenue, north of Morgan Hill,...
Live Oak football postponed for third time
Live Oak High School’s first-round playoff football game against Sacred Heart Cathedral Prep has been postponed for a third time today due to unsafe air quality, according to a Facebook announcement from Morgan Hill Unified School District.The game will now be played at 7pm...
Senior Spotlight: Ezinne Kalu
Selecting students for the Morgan Hill Times’ annual senior spotlight honor is no enviable task. That’s why we make the principals, school counselors and staff sort it out. These students have navigated the labyrinth of high school hurdles, and we are inspired by their...
Sobrato High FFA Students Take Part in Santa Clara Competition
Six Sobrato High School Future Farmers of America students recently competed in the Santa Clara Section Project Competition. Project Competition gives students an opportunity to share their knowledge of their agriculture projects. Judges visit each of the students at their home or places of work. Four students received gold awards and two students received silver awards.
Morgan Hill shares its thanks
With the season of thanks upon us and as thousands of Morgan Hill families prepare for their annual Thanksgiving feast, the Times this week sought the wisdom of local community leaders to achieve some insight into what there is to be thankful for this...














