The Nest

Drop into “The Nest” as the team finishes a two episode look at next year's ASB Cabinet. To finish, the team sits down with 2026-27 ASB Treasurer Cole Ono and Secretary Callie Barker. The team explores what motivated each to run for ASB and their goals for the senior class and school next year. The team also dives into advice each have for those hoping to get into leadership at AGHS. Drop in and learn more about Cole and Callie.

Drop into “The Nest” as the team sits down with AGHS Track and Field Athletes Eliora Schmidt and Emma Apodaca. The team explores how Track and Field has impacted them and how it has lead to college choices. The team also discusses how each have been able to maintain impressive GPAs while competing in demanding sports. Drop in and learn more about Eliora and Emma.

Drop into “The Nest” as the team starts a two episode look at next year's ASB Cabinet. To start, the team sits down with 2026-27 ASB President Juan Jimenez and Vice President Jocelyn Robertson. The team explores what motivated each to run for ASB and their goals for the senior class and school next year. The team also dives into advice each have for those hoping to get into leadership at AGHS. Drop in and learn more about Juan and Jocelyn.a

Drop into “The Nest” as the team completes a two episode look at two clubs that focus on community service here at AGHS. In this episode, the team sits down with Students for a Better Community president Mark Andrawes and Social Media Manager Negin Akhavan. The team explores the motivations behind starting the club, the challenges and rewards of organizing community events, and the skills developed through their commitment to service. The team also discusses the impact of community involvement on personal growth and future aspirations, particularly in balancing leadership, academics, and personal life. Drop in and learn more about Mark and Negin.

Drop into “The Nest” as the team starts a two episode look at two clubs that focus on community service here at AGHS. In the episode, the team is with Interact Club President Kasey Contreras. The team explores what Interact club is all about and how it impacts the community. The team also explores how to keep club members motivated and excited about the different events that they are volunteering at. Drop in and learn more about Kasey and the Interact Club.

Drop into “The Nest” as the team sits down with Garrett Marin and Jagger Young from the AGHS Varsity Basketball team. The team discusses the impact Basketball has had on the two and how they have grown as athletes and individuals in their time in the program. The team also explores who has had the biggest in their time here at AGHS. Drop in and learn more about Garrett and Jagger.2

Drop into “The Nest” as the team sits down with ASB Leaders Charlie Colgan and Gavin Fitzpatrick. The team discusses all things Greek Week. The team also explores how ASB has impacted both during their time at AGHS. Drop in and learn some tricks to winning Greek Week while learning more about Charlie and Gavin.

Drop into “The Nest” as the team sits down with Varsity Softball players Karly Ortega and Riley Haynes. The team discusses how Karly has evolved over her 4 years on Varsity and how her experiences have prepared her for the next level. The team also explores Riley's journey to making Varsity as a freshman and her experiences thus far. Drop in and learn more about Karly and Riley.

Drop into “The Nest” as the team sits down with Beach Volleyball players Bella Strickland and Malia Doolittle. The team explores how each got into Beach Volleyball and what it is like to play together. The team discusses how the success of the program has shaped them in high school and for future endeavors. Drop in and learn more about Bella and Malia.

Drop into “The Nest” as the team sits down with Cheer Captains Ashtyn Hall and Maddison Prickett. The team discusses the different paths each took in getting involved with cheerleading. The team explores the different challenges of balancing cheer, dance and school work. Drop in and learn more about Ashtyn Hall and Maddison Prickett.

Drop into “The Nest” as the team sits down with former AGHS student Logan Pap. The team explores how AGHS has prepared Logan for life after high school. Logan also provides advice for current students on taking advantage of all the opportunities high school offers to be better prepared for next steps in life. Drop in and learn more about Logan Pap.

Drop into “The Nest” as the team sits down with AGHS counselors Joanna Molina and Alyssa LaBrado. The team explores the unique paths that led each of them to the world of high school counseling. The conversation dives into the wide range of situations they navigate every day as they support students with diverse needs—academic, personal, and everything in between. Drop in and learn more about our counselors Mrs. Molina and Ms. LaBrado.

Drop into "The Nest" as the team sits down with AGHS School Nurse Cameron Epley. The team explores the different roles Nurse Epley has had at AGHS with coaching. The team also discusses his inspirations in becoming a school nurse and his advice for those that hope to become a school nurse. Drop in and learn more about Nurse Epley.

Drop into "The Nest" as the team sits down with long time coaches Mark Flowers and Rich Aguilera. The team explores the 30 plus years each has had with the AGHS football program. Drop in and learn why the team calls this the Flowers and Rich Experience.

Drop into "The Nest" as the team sits down with former CIF Champion players Garrett Owens and Sterling Cannon. The team explores the experiences each had as AGHS Football won CIF Championships in 1997 and 1998 with Sterling Cannon on the Roster and 2011 with Garrett Owens. The team explores Garrett's recent experiences coming back to coach on the Varsity staff this season. Drop in and learn more about Garrett and Sterling.

Drop into "The Nest" as the team sits down with Ashley McCall, the director of 21st Century Learning for the Lucia Mar Unified District. The team dives into the different roles Mrs. McCall has had throughout her career. The team discusses what Mrs. McCall's role as the director of 21st Century Learning entails and how it impacts AGHS. The team also explores the plans for AI in schools as the district technology team plans for implementation in schools. Drop in and learn more about Ashley McCall.

Drop into "The Nest" as the team sits down with first year Cosmetology Teacher Kyla Holthaus and 3-year Cosmetology Program student Ryker Nunnery. The team explores how Kyla's career in cosmetology has evolved into her taking over the cosmetology program at AGHS. The team also discusses what improvements and new experiences Kyla hopes to bring to the program. The team also visits with 3rd year Cosmetology Program student and senior at AGHS, Ryker Nunnery. The team finds out why Ryker decided to join the cosmetology program and what he hope to gain from his experiences in the program. Drop in and learn more about this awesome program, Kyla Holthaus and Ryker Nunnery.

Drop into "The Nest" as the team sits down with our 13 year athletic trainer at AGHS and 12 year teacher Matt Quijano. The team explores how he balances his teaching and athletic training duties. The team discusses the different types of injuries Mr. Quijano deals with and how athletic training has evolved over the years. Drop in and learn more about Matt Quijano.

Drop into "The Nest" as the team sits down with first year teacher and varsity offensive line coach Jackson Reeves. The team explores Coach Reeves decorated military career and his journey to becoming a teacher. They learn how the military has prepared him for his new career. They also discuss his role as a coach on the varsity football team. Drop in and learn more about Coach Jackson Reeves.

Drop into "The Nest" as the team sits down with Science Teacher Nick Talley. The team explores Mr. Talley's journey and his path to becoming a teacher. They talk about the different experiences he has had here at AGHS including his time with the Leadership Program. The team discusses the many different hobbies and activities that Mr. Talley enjoys when not educating our Eagles. Drop in and learn more about Mr. Talley.

Drop into "The Nest" as the team sits down with Science Teacher Clifford Traylor. The team explores Mr. Traylor's journey and his path to becoming a teacher. They talk about the successes and challenges he has overcome throughout his career. The team discusses the many different hobbies and activities that Mr. Traylor enjoys when not educating our Eagles. Drop in and learn more about Mr. Traylor.

Drop into "The Nest" as the team sits down with new Varsity Head Football Coach Stephen Field. The team discusses the challenges of returning to coach at the same school that coach was a former player at. The team also explores different aspects of coach Field's coaching style and expectations of the program. Drop in and learn more about Coach Field with a couple of fun filled questions.

Drop into "The Nest" as the team sits down with JV Baseball Coach Scotty Pechmann. The team discusses his experiences coaching JV Baseball. The team also explores the mystery of his beard. Come learn more about Scotty and how he has a positive impact on the AGHS Baseball program.

Drop into "The Nest" as the crew sits down to reflect on the first year of the AGHS student produced podcast. After 36 episodes, seniors Ryder Brown, Zachary Rorabaugh, and Luke Plaza along with junior Nolan Pap reflect on the difficulties of putting together a Podcast each week. The team also discusses favorite guests and episodes. We hope you have enjoyed listening to the Podcast as much as the students had making it.

Drop into "The Nest" as we bring you a series of episodes where we sit down and talk with Eagles. In our season finale episode, the team sits down with seniors Melisa Mendoza and Michael Littlefield. The team explores the journey each took on their way to earning the Seal of Biliteracy. The team also discusses how each hope to use their new fluent languages in their future endeavors.

Drop into "The Nest" as the team sits down with 11th grade administrator Joey Williams and AGHS School Resource Officer Brad Pullen. The team explores the main goals each have at AGHS. The team also discusses the different types of days each experience. Come learn more about our two new faces at AGHS.

Drop into "The Nest" as we bring you a series of episodes where we sit down and talk with Eagles. In this episode, the team sits down with senior London Raftery and junior Aurian Oliphant to discuss the upcoming play "Mean Girls." The team explores how London is getting into character and any routines that are helpful. The team also discusses with Aurian the behind the scenes work to get the stage setup for the play.]

Drop into "The Nest" as the team sits down with the voices of the Eagles. The team explores how Terry and Mark got involved in announcing at AGHS. The team also discusses the process each goes through in getting ready for AGHS matches.

Drop into "The Nest" as we bring you a series of episodes where we sit down and talk with Eagles. In this episode, the team sits down with Senior Dominic Logoluso and Junior Charlotte Solis who are both members of the Interact Club here at AGHS. The team explores what the Interact Club is all about and the roles that both students have in the club. The team also discusses how being a part of the club is preparing each of them for future endeavors.

Drop into "The Nest" as the team sits down with custodians Jay Delory and Seth Meagher. The team explores what it takes to be a custodian at AGHS and how the responsibilities have changed over the years. The team also discusses how the entire school can help keep AGHS a nice place to be each day.

Drop into "The Nest" as we bring you a series of episodes where we sit down and talk with Eagles. In this episode, the team sits down with Seniors Banyan Wentzel and Sophia Robertson to discuss all things Greek Week!

Drop into "The Nest" as the team sits down with coaches Trevor Coville and Kyle Aniotzbehere as well as junior defensive players Zack Tayman and Derek Brockenborough. The team explores how each have impacted AGHS football. The team also discusses expectations for the upcoming season.

Drop into "The Nest" as we bring you a series of episodes where we sit down and talk with Eagles. In this episode, the team sits down with Seniors Noah Schmidt and Pema Secrest and Junior Hannah Hall. The team discusses the experiences each have had taking a dual-enrollment class at AGHS. The team explores how the students find success in other things they do at AGHS while taking challenging classes.

Drop into "The Nest" as the team sits down with current AGHS History Teacher, Varsity Boys Water Polo and Varsity Swim Coach Russell Peterson. The team discusses the differences and challenges of coaching two sports. The team explores ways Coach Peterson challenges his athletes to compete at the highest level.

Drop into "The Nest" as we bring you a series of episodes where we sit down and talk with Eagles. In this episode, the team sits down with juniors Ashlyn Collins and Noah Boghasian and senior Emmy Moreno from the FFA program. The team discusses the different animals each are getting ready for the fair. The team also explores the different goals each have for their animals.

Drop into "The Nest" as the team sits down with AGHS Booster President Brandi Pasquini and AGHS Athletic Director Michael Wolstenholm. The team explores the different successes Boosters has had in raising money to help support the many different programs on campus. The team also discusses the positive impact both have had on AGHS Athletics.

Drop into "The Nest" as we bring you a series of episodes where we sit down and talk with Eagles. In this episode, the team sits down with Dance seniors Bryn Adamski, Flavio Castillo, and Davina Munoz. The team discusses each student's journey through the Dance program. The team chats about upcoming dance routines and the potential of each continuing with Dance in the future.

Drop into "The Nest" as the team sits down with activities director/teacher Shannon Hurtado and health teacher Joe Hurtado. The team discusses the long time careers of the Hurtados. The team explores the balancing act of their personal and professional life considering each's deep involvement in Arroyo Grande High School.

Drop into "The Nest" as we bring you a series of episodes where we sit down and talk with Eagles. In this episode, the team sits down with AVID juniors Sofia Gomez and Leo Rojas. The team explores how AVID has impacted each student while at AGHS. The team also discusses how AVID has prepared each of them for College and any advice they may have for future AVID students.

Drop into "The Nest" as the team sits down with AP Calculus and AP Computer Science teacher Sam Vonderheide. The team explores Mr. Vonderheide's experience teaching and the challenges of AP classes. The team also discusses his passion for Inn and Out Burger and what's that all about.

Drop into "The Nest" as we bring you a series of episodes where we sit down and talk with Eagles. In this episode, the team sits down with juniors Alex Kaplan, Natalie Carter and Samuel Jurcazak from the Eagle Robotics Team 1388. The team discusses how each got involved with Robotics and the recent run to the World Championships for the first time since 2008.

Drop into "The Nest" as the team sits down with current AGHS teacher Phillip Reid. The team explores his career at AGHS and a little about his running career. The team then puts the focus on the Unified Sports Program here at AGHS and his involvement.

Drop into "The Nest" as we bring you a series of episodes where we sit down and talk with Eagles. In this episode, the team sits down with seniors Mason Corner and Lucas Durham . The team discusses the challenges of playing a Varsity sport year round. The team also explores the team's expectations for Varsity Baseball this year.

Drop into "The Nest" as the team sits down with Lucia Mar's CTE Coordinator Kristin Anderson. The team explores the different pathways offered at AGHS and potential new pathways on the horizon. The team discusses the different careers that CTE is preparing students for.

Drop into "The Nest" as we bring you a series of episodes where we sit down and talk with Eagles. In this episode, the team sits down with senior Berkley Sinner and junior Natalie Whitfield. The team discusses their roles in the recent successes of the Girls Water Polo program.  

Drop into "The Nest" as the team sits down with our principal, Brad Grumbles. The team explores Mr. Grumbles career and his move from the central valley to the central coast. The team discusses his transition to being a high school principal. Drop in to learn these things and much more.

Drop into "The Nest" as the team sits down with retired teacher, current bilingual instructional assistant and long time Track Coach James Brown. The team dives into Coach Brown's career and his many experiences over the years at AGHS.

Drop into "The Nest" as we bring you a series of episodes where we sit down and talk with Eagles. In this episode, the team sits down with Zivah Hartman who is joined by her mom Ashley and grandmother Theresa. Zivah comes from a family of Eagles and the team explores the different experiences each of them had or is having attending AGHS over the years. This legacy interview is sure to impress as we go back in time with former Eagles and back to today with Zivah to discuss the many changes in experiences for students of AGHS.

Drop into "The Nest" as the team sits down with Teacher and Eagle Times advisor Mr. Callaghan. The team explores his reasons for becoming a teacher and how communication has helped him in the role. The team discusses the Eagle Times and how that program has evolved over the years. There is also a special talent that Mr. Callaghan shows off, but you have to drop in to find out.

Drop into "The Nest" as we bring you a series of episodes where we sit down and talk with Eagles. In this episode, the team sits down with Bo Allshouse and Christian Guerrero from the AGHS Band program. The team explores both student's experiences with the band program and how to continue to find success at AGHS with the busy schedules they both keep. The team also discusses the upcoming February Formal dance supported by the Band program.