The Thousand Oaks High School (TOHS) marching band under the direction of Marty Martone won awards at a recent competition in Indianapolis, Ind.

In the Bands of America Grand National Championship, TOHS finished the competition among the top third of the bands. In addition, the band won an achievement award, the Al Castronova Esprit de Corps Award. This award recognizes participants that best exemplified the spirit and enthusiasm of marching bands.

TOHS was one of 92 bands competing at the event. There are 161 members of the TOHS marching band and color guard.

All events (subject to change) are listed by name, location and time if provided. If calendars are modified, school sources are asked to contact us with updated information at steve@theacorn.com.

Newbury Park Panthers

Fri., Nov. 25

No school/Thanksgiving weekend

Mon., Nov. 28

Smoking cessation class/ library conference room/ 11:40 a.m.

Panther Pursuit articles due/ main office/3 p.m.

Umbrella Boosters meeting/library conference room/ 7 p.m.

Wed., Nov. 30

UC/CSU application deadline

Cross country awards program/cafeteria/6 p.m.

Thurs., Dec. 1

11th grade DATA field trip/ CSUCI

Student study team/conference room A/12:30 p.m.

Westlake Warriors

Fri., Nov. 25

No school/Thanksgiving weekend

Sat., Nov. 26

Football meetings/12K, 12L/9 a.m. to noon

Mock trial practice/12L/9 a.m. to 1 p.m.

G. alumni basketball/gym/ 6 p.m.

Mon., Nov. 28

Toys 4 Tots (through Wednesday)

Tues., Nov. 29

Westlake Around the World/Quad/lunch

Wed., Nov. 30

Westlake Around the World/Quad/lunch

Bazooka Music Association/43P/lunch

Campus Light/43T/lunch

JSA/42G/lunch Student Scholarship Foundation/42S/lunch