On Monday, September 2nd, the diving boat “Conception” caught fire and sank in Platts Harbor off the coast of Santa Cruz Island. Among the lives lost on the ship were two students and two parents who were a part of the PCS community. Seniors Tia Salika and Berenice Felipe, were celebrating Tia’s 17th birthday with her parents, Steve Salika and Diana Adamic, at the time of the tragedy.
Tia and Berenice had attended PCS since the 7th grade. Additionally, both Steve and Diana were very involved in student and faculty life here at PCS. Diana was a frequent parent volunteer, serving on school committees, and helped...