Ralph Bredenberg, Capuchino High School band director from 1953-1976 and dean of marching band in the Bay Area, passed away October 1.  Under his direction, the Cap Band represented the State of California and marched in the 1961 Inaugural Parade for President John F Kennedy.  In addition, the band won numerous awards at both the Tournament of Roses Parade in Pasadena and the Western Band Review in Long Beach.  When Ralph retired, he moved to Turlock where he was director of bands at Turlock Christian. There will be a celebration of his life on Saturday November 7 at noon at the Crossroads Community Church in Turlock. If anyone wishes further information, they may contact his son Ralph Bredenberg Jr. at 650.473.9329.

Beginning November 2, 2009 the Student Nutrition Department at Capuchino will begin using a computerized system. Parents or Students may add funds to their students account by filling out the prepayment form and turning it into the school site main office or the district office student nutrition dept (640 North Delaware St. in San Mateo).  Check out this introductory letter for more information.