Cayo Scoop! The Ecology of Cayo Culture

The 2023 NSSSA Basketball Nationals will be held next Friday and Saturday, the 15th and 16th, and will take place at the SHC auditorium. Sacred Heart College's female and male teams will both be competing, so wear red.

The 2023 ATLIB Volleyball Tournament kicks off this Saturday. The West Regionals will start at 9am at the Sacred Heart College auditorium. The SHJC Scorpions are strong contenders, and they'll take on JP2JC, Galen, and UB. Go Scorpions!

Congratulations to the SHC class of 2020!.  

Feelgood news of the day.  The Rotary Club of San Ignacio had the ceremony for this year's recipients of the Rafael Cal Memorial High School Scholarship.  Six students received scholarships to go to local high schools.  Thanks, Rotary!  

"Each September we welcome six new students into our Rafael Cal Memorial High School Scholarship program. Congratulations, Javeed Romero, Shamira Hernandez, Nathaniel Gonzalez, Keian White, Carly Galvez and Jossiah Lucas! They were selected from the primary schools in San Ignacio and Santa Elena and are now enrolled in Sacred Heart College, Eden SDA High School, and St. Ignatius High School. 57 students have graduated through this program."

Rotary has cause to celebrate: There is a new club in Benque, and the SHC Interact Club was officially launched.  Rotary clubs are known for their community service projects, of which they've had more projects in Belize than one can count.  They're already planning more.  Congratulations, Rotary!

"It was a big day for Rotary in western Belize yesterday and our Club as a sponsor. The Interact Club of Sacred Heart College was officially launched with 24 members in a lovely pinning ceremony and refreshments. Thank you Office Gurus for the donation of the pins!

Last evening in Benque, a group of dedicated community activists started a Rotary Satellite Club with 10 members! Astrid Salazar is the Chair, Carmen Sosa is Chair Elect, Emilza Vaca is Secretary and Juan Pablo Ruiz is the Treasurer. Meetings are Friday nights at 8:30."

Congratulations go out to the Sacred Heart College team that won the Energy in 90 Seconds Video Competition.  Much of the video is shot around Cayo, so it's worth the 90 seconds.  Well done!

In related news, the winning photo was of the solar farm at the University of Belize.

"Energy in 90 Seconds

1st Place Winner
Vanessa Williams and her crew, from Sacred Heart College in Cayo, highlights the importance of Energy in our day to day living."

The big Cayo September Celebration Concert will be on Wednesday, September 20th, at the Sacred Heart College auditorium.  Lord Rhaburn and Lord Laro are both coming back to play at the event.

"Our 2nd annual September Celebration Concert is just around the corner. Performances by International Artists Oscar B and Lord Laro, local artists, Lord Rhaburn and Kurl Miller. It will be night of celebration! Tickets on Sale, September 1st. $50 regular entrance, VIP $100."

Feelgood news of the day.  Access Life and Hearts of Christ had their Expo at the Sacred Heart College Auditorium.  They distributed 100's of wheelchairs and sets of crutches to those in need.  They've been in Belize for a week, and have been helping those with disabilities, and even paid a visit to Octavia Waight.  Thanks, Access Life!  

Lord Rhaburn and Lord Laro, along with the New Sensation Band, will be playing at the Sacred Heart Auditorium this coming Tuesday, September 20th, to celebrate the 35th anniversary of the Jewel.

The Queen of the West Pageant will be on Saturday, August 20th, at the Sacred Heart College Auditorium.  The contestants will be presented tomorrow, August 13th, at the Cayo Welcome Center.  Enjoy the Pageant, and show your support for Jem, Kendra, Maria, Rossanie, and Shameka. 

The DYS is asking for nominations for the 2023 National Youth Awards. Deadline for nominations is the 4th of November.

https://forms.gle/2DSUzQQ1RwjKBx2v8

The Youth Awards ceremony will be held at Sacred Heart College on Saturday, November 25th.

The Belize Forest Department had its Youth Summer Camp last week, and it was here in Cayo at Sacred Heart College. Looks like the students had a lot of fun while learning about sustainability. They also got to visit the Green Iguana Conservation Project and Bulridge's acreage. Awesome to see.

'The Forest Department held its annual summer camp from July 10th-14th, 2023 under the theme “Healthy Forests for Healthy People”. '

Sacred Heart College is having their La Tarde Cultural on Friday, November 25th.  The fun starts at 6pm, and tickets are $5 for adults and $3 for kids.  Skits, music, dancing, and fun for all.

'La Tarde Cultural is back!! Get ready!!!'

The date is set for the West Punta Fest. It'll be on Saturday, October 26th, at Sacred Heart College. Come out and wish Mark a happy birthday while dancing the night away.  Supa G will be there, as will Clayton Williams, Taprick, and the New Generation Band.

"San Ignacio & Santa Elena - ARE YOU READY FOR THIS ONE???? For the very first time, We are coming together to put off the BIGGEST WEST PUNTA FEST that has ever been held! Councilor Mark O'Brien, the SHC Fundraising Committee and HITZ 100 - OYE FM come together to present on one stage, Supag Martinez, Di X Band, Cantinental Cat punta man, Clayton C-wills Williams, TapRick Busano, LUCIO and the New Generation Band, Silas Sabalal and Dj dickies! YOU CAN'T MISS THIS ONE OUT! IT'S GOING TO BE MASSIVE! October 26th at the Sacred Heart College Football Field."

Congratulations to all the winners from The Rotary Club of San Ignacio's Voice of the West elocution contest!  Well done!

Sacred Heart College students Geon Codd and Beyonce Villafranco, along with Agatha Petchau from Belmopan Comprehensive all took 1st place in their category.

The 2017 NEBL season kicks off this Friday here in Cayo, when the Western Ballaz host the Tiger Sharks.  The match starts at 9:00pm at the Sacred Heart College auditorium.  Find out all the latest Ballaz news on their page.  The NEBL has the 2017 schedule on their page.

"It's going to be a showdown in San Ignacio this Friday at SHC's Auditorium!  Your home team will be hosting the first game of the 2017 NEBL season.  Share the flyer and invite all your friends and family to come out and cheer on our boys.  This is the place you want to be on Friday!!! Let's go Ballaz..... let's go!!!!"

Congratulations, Shameka Armstrong!  She's the new Queen of the West.  Jem Lyons was 1st runner up.  It was held on August 20th at the Sacred Heart College auditorium.  More pictures here.

"On August 20th 2016, the pageant of 'The Queen Of The West 2016 - 2017' was held.  The Mayor and The San Ignacio & Santa Elena Town Council would like to thank everyone who made this possilbe!  Hon. Rene Montero, Hon Omar Figueroa, Mr. Emer Hernandez, Thirsty Thursday, Mr. Orlando Montero, Cahal Pech Resort, Sacerd Heart College, Mayan Prince Restaurant, Hode's Place, Chaa Creek Resort."

The Tertiary Empowerment Symposium, led by Galen, was held at the Sacred Heart College auditorium, and 100's of students from all over Belize were in attendance to talk about the encroachment into the Chiquibul.  Protect the Chiquibul!

"The Tertiary Level Empowerment Symposium, 'Defending our Sovereignty', led by Galen University brought students from all across the country.  FCD presented on the Current Environmental Impacts of a Porous Border in the West."