Dear Parents/Guardians and Friends of SJHS
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Dear Parents/Guardians and Friends of SJHS
October/November December 2009 Volume 45, Number 2 News Dear Parents/Guardians and Friends of SJHS, In This Issue 2 ’Tis the Season 3 Open House Placement Exam 4-5 Around Campus 6-7 Mothers & Daughters Celebrate the Season 8-9 Jesters On the Move 10 Jester Athletics 11 Alumnae Help Needed! 12 In Closing Celebrating 45 Years of Catholic Education Published six times a year for the students, parents, alumnae, and friends of Saint Joseph High School. Photography: Sister Nancy Munro, CSJ Writing/Editor: Sister Nancy Munro, CSJ I have vivid memories of my mom and my Nonna (grandmother in Italian) preparing for the holidays. Preparations happened in December, not in October like today. There were no ads in the stores until a couple of weeks before Christmas, when the old faithfuls—Macy’s, Buffums, Sears, and JC Penney—modestly advertised their Christmas. Decorations were not extravagant, but enough, and methodically placed in and outside of the house, always leaving a central and very special place for the nativity scene. The baby Jesus was never in the crèche until Christmas day. To this day I still do not know how they managed to sneak Him into his crib! I could smell the baked holiday treats, and saw the adults whispering to check the Christmas list to see if the right gifts were purchased. I also remember after dinner each evening before Christmas, just sitting at our dinner table and enjoying the decorations, as my dad’s 78s (Remember those thick vinyl records?) played all kinds of music, from Mexican to Italian and everything in between, as we sat and enjoyed the lights, each other, and the anticipation of something BIG coming very soon. These are wonderful and warm memories that I will never forget. However, it wasn’t until recently that I realized what all the fuss was about. Yes, the birth of Christ. Our Savior’s birth. Yet, in all of this, there was a lesson for me and my siblings, and that was the anticipation, the ADVENT of the season that motivated my mom, dad, and Nonna. They modeled for me the importance of knowing each season, and celebrating each appropriately. It was a spiritual and faith-filled time for me and for them. Today, I am very aware of Advent and the need to prepare the way for the coming of Jesus. I did not rush out on Black Friday to hit every store that had deals. Instead, I stayed home and prayed and reflected on my life, on my faith, and on my relationship with my God. The holidays are a wonderfully festive time. I hope we all do our part to remember what this season is all about—it’s about Advent and the preparation of self in anticipation of Christmas, the birth of the One who saves us, and who loves us so unconditionally that we can never fathom just how much. At Saint Joseph High School, we have plenty of holiday activity that keeps us running—athletic tournaments, preparation for semester exams, dance and choral concerts, and, of course, our annual Christmas Faire. We try to keep ourselves focused through our morning Advent prayer, and to slow things down to help our school community keep sight of the “reason for the season.” Thank you all so much for your support of all we do at SJHS. Please know that you and your families will be remembered in the Christmas novena of the Sisters of St. Joseph of Carondelet, and always in Fr. Henry’s daily Masses. May Mother St. John Fontbonne keep you all in her loving care. Gratefully, Dr. Mendoza, ’73 Principal Design: OPM Design Group, Burbank 5825 North Woodruff Avenue • Lakewood, CA 90713 • Tel (562) 925-5073 • Fax (562) 925-3315 • www.sj-jester.org Soon It Will Be Christmas! From Sister Karen Wilhelmy, CSJ When we look at the calendar it can be shocking to realize that December is here and that we have already celebrated Thanksgiving and are now immersed in preparations for Christmas and the Holiday Season. Where, we ask, has the time gone? This year we are again faced with a national economy which stifles some of our generosity in gift-giving. We would like to have presents for all those we traditionally gift at this time, but there just isn’t the money available for it. So, how do we manage to recall what the Season and its attendant presents mean? Perhaps we might begin recalling the difference between a gift and a present. Aren’t they the same thing, you ask? Emphatically, NO! A present is something we have to give and usually expect some reciprocation for it. A gift, by contrast, is what is given freely from the heart and can be accepted or rejected. It is not the content, but the intention of the giver which has meaning. I want to let you know that you are special and that I do remember you in my prayers daily. Maybe I’ve done it in the past with a present attached to the card bearing the gift of love and prayers. Perhaps in the past I bought something to let you know that I care. This year, my budget is exceedingly limited. So, how do I compensate for it? Maybe I start very early and write (hand write!) a note to let you know that I do value you and care a great deal about you. It is a totally personal gift because it is in my own handwriting and there is no duplicate I can cut and paste! Maybe in the family we might have a family creative time during which we write such notes and have cocoa and cookies (homemade!). Each family member can sign the same card to relatives and friends rather than sending a generic one! This might lead to a discussion within the immediate family about gifts for each other. Perhaps you might draw a name and only give one member a present to go with a gift. In that way you could add to the family budget monies which are not expected and perhaps lighten the financial burden a tad. The real purpose of Christmas is to celebrate God coming among us as a human being. It is the Birth of Jesus the Christ we are to celebrate. Let’s think about Him for a moment. He comes to us as the Prince of Peace. What gift can we give the Prince of Peace? Perhaps our gift might be a consolidated effort in the family to be peaceful in our interactions during the Christmas Season. It might catch on and carry over through the year! May The Prince Of Peace Bless You And Your Loved Ones Abundantly, As Only God Can Do! 2 ’Tis The Season It seems as though there is a bit of melancholy in the months of October, November and December. The seasons change and we leave the beauty of summer for the transition to fall and winter—months for remembering. With Halloween (or All Hallows Eve), All Saints Day and All Souls Day, we call to mind all those who have gone before us. On campus we celebrated the lives of deceased alumnae with a special roll call at the beginning of our All Souls Day Liturgy. Our extended SJHS family was also remembered, as alumnae, students and parents submitted names of their own family members to be remembered. At our school Thanksgiving Liturgy, we were mindful of the many wonderful ways we have been blessed by God. Symbolic gifts of food were carried in the offertory procession at the Liturgy, reminding us that there are many who have much less than we do— those without employment, without enough food each day and no place to call home. Jesters also took action to help those with less. From November 2 to December 7, the Red Cross Club collected toys for needy children. Additionally, SJHS held a Red Bucket Day to gather canned goods to provide for the less fortunate. (See story page 8.) 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Highlights for Jester tour participants were: Westminster Abbey and the Poets’ Corner, Buckingham Palace and the changing of the guard, the Jack the Ripper Tour, Harrod’s Department Store, a walking tour of Picadilly Circus, the Underground in London, the Metro in Paris, and the Eurostar ride through the chunnel from London to Paris. Also on the list: seeing Versailles, going to the top of the Eiffel Tower, visiting the Louvre and Notre Dame, and taking the train to Lake Lucerne through the Black Forest to Heidelberg, where students purchased cuckoo clocks and went to a castle. “Seeing Marie Antoinette’s bedroom was big for my sophomores,” said faculty member Celine Figueroa. Art teacher Jane Mah gave a group quiz on various artworks in the Louvre. And Jesters took a painting class in Paris in the Bohemian Quarter. Outside Versailles, they participated in a French Revolution acting workshop. Faculty mem- ber Annette Gutierrez became Marie Antoinette and put her head on the guillotine. Harold, the group’s fantastic bus driver, sang traditional German folk songs to the group and they sang the Alma Mater in return. In the end it was a unanimous decision: a great trip and the food was amazing! An alumnae trip to Greece is in the planning process for 2010. For more information, contact Celine Figueroa at (562) 925-5073, x107. Alumnae Tour Participants: Joan Ray Hermosura, ’04 Stephanie Elizondo, ’06 Nancy Quintanilla, ’06 Diana Alcivar, ’08 Lindsay Aymar, ’08 Stacey Mokaddem, ’08 Vanessa Yanez, ’08 Daisy Aldana, ’09 Guadalupe Davila, ’09 Jewel Gantt, ’09 Vanessa George, ’09 Alexandra Perez, ’09 Mariella Portillo, ’09 Tristan Poudel, ’09 Jennifer Robles, ’09 Kristina Sanchez, ’09 Katherine Stava, ’09 Emily Todd, ’09 Current students: Melissa Aguirre, ’11 Adriana Arrellano, ’11 Ruby Diaz, ’12 Faculty Chaperones: Celine Figueroa, ’90 Annette Gutierrez, ’01 Kate Hermosura, ’02 Jane Mah Parent chaperone: Martha Perez, mother of Alexandra Jesters Dance at Long Beach Invitational Just before Thanksgiving, 13 Jester Dancers from MaryElizabeth Benson’s dance classes performed at Long Beach City College’s High School Dance Invitational. “Long Beach City College has a real theatre that seats 1,000. It is a wonderful opportunity for the students to work in a professional environment,” says Mary-Elizabeth. “All the parents were 100% impressed. The Jester Dancers did a really good job.” Mary-Elizabeth, who also chairs the Physical Education Department at SJHS, noted that SJHS was the only private school invited to participate in this year’s invitational. In the seven years that she has been SJHS’s dance instructor, MaryElizabeth is especially proud of this year’s performers. During the invitational, Jester dancers performed a jazz piece to the Hives’ song, “I Hate to Say I Told You So,” and another done in old school hip hop funk style to “Ice, Ice Baby” by Vanilla Ice. The dance program at Long Beach City College (LBCC) is under the direction of Stephanie Powell, who commented on how very pleased she was to see the Jester dancers return for the LBCC Invitational. The following Jesters performed during the invitational: Back row L-R: Lauren Santa Ana • Clarissa Helleotes-Muszynski • Victoria Guglielmo • Andre Marquez; Middle Row L-R: Julissa Gutierrez • Noille Rangel • Amber-Grace Lopez • Elizabeth Ocampo • Karolina Kapustova; Bottom Row L-R: Tirzah Seneres • Chelsea Barnum • Amanda Loya; Not Pictured: Cecelia Chostner SAINT JOSEPH HIGH SCHOOL Spotlight on faculty member: Sundee Dominguez For those fortunate enough to be born in “sunny” Southern California, the weather report is often comical in its regularity: “Late night, early morning low clouds and fog burning off to sunshine.” A blessing to native Angelenos, it is even more so to those who relocate here. Faculty member Sundee Dominguez appreciates how special Southern California is. When Sundee was five years old, her mother moved the family to California from Ardmore, Pennsylvania where Sundee was born. Sundee confides that her mother made up her name because she loved the sun, so, California suited Sundee. Sundee went to school in Long Beach. She attended Long Beach Poly’s accelerated PACE Program (an acronym for Program of Additional Curricular Experiences), and then Long Beach City College and Cal State Long Beach, graduating with a liberal studies degree with an emphasis in Mathematics. She also received her teaching credential through CSULB. Drawn toward education, Sundee at first wanted to teach kindergarten—but as she says, she realized she “couldn’t talk that way five days a week.” Sundee taught for three years at nearby St. Cyprian School and made the journey to Saint Joseph High School five years ago. Since then she has taught geometry from basic through honors levels, and algebra. “Teaching has helped me find my own personality and who I am,” says Sundee. “I am in a role model position. I want to be a good role model for my students no matter the age. I have high expectations of my students. And this comes from the expectations I have for myself. They sense it and 90% try to beat that expectation. I have girls who I am teaching right now who have grown so much, and it’s nice to see. It lets me breathe a sigh of relief to know that they are improving, because I worry about them.” “Sundee is very focused in the classroom, a fact the students don’t seem to appreciate until later,” says Science Department chair Maureen Sullivan. “They come back and visit her and always tell her how much they learned in her classes and what a good job she did!” Sundee and husband, Jorge Dominguez, a manager at Lily, Inc., a women’s clothing manufacturer, are the proud parents of two-year-old Karena Marie-Sol and seven-year-old Nicholas Gabriel Dominguez. Obviously very busy, Sundee likes to use her spare time well. “I read and crochet when I have time between taking my son to soccer practice, baseball and First Communion classes at Our Lady of Refuge,” she says. Her favorite author is Victor Villasenor, whose stories are about his grandmother’s journey to the U.S. and his mother growing up. She loves attending the author’s potlucks where everyone brings a dish. “We all share, light candles and it is a peace-consciousness day,” she says. SJHS Fall Show: Crow and Weasel Saint Joseph High School Visual and Performing Arts Program presented four performances of its Fall production, Crow and Weasel, this past October. The Drama Club also presented four special performances free of charge for fourth through eighth grade students. Crow and Weasel, which premiered at the Children’s Theater Company of Minneapolis, is set in a mythical time when the world was new. The story tells of two Animal People who travel to the Land Where Dreaming Begins. At its core, Crow and Weasel is a coming of age story rich with implications for the way we live. The Minneapolis Star Tribune described it as: “A rare work: simple yet complex, familiar yet different, entertaining yet instructional.... An entrancing piece of theatre, rich with message, color and universality.” Our SJHS actors combined masks, puppets, and multimedia to bring to life this fantastic show inspired by the Broadway production of The Lion King, Asian Theatre, and Native American cultural dance. Congratulations, Mr. Brian Bozanich and Drama Jesters on fine performances! C H A L L E N G I N G T H E M I N D , C U L T I VAT I N G T H E S P I R I T 5 3 Mothers & D 6 High school years typically are filled with all of kinds of tradition…and a long held tradition at SJHS is that of the Mother Daughter Brunch. Held this year at the Disneyland Grand Californian Hotel, the Liturgy and brunch was attended by over 600 daughters, alumnae, mothers and grandmothers—a huge success. The Liturgy, celebrated by Fr. John Shevlin, SVD, included cantoring by faculty member Steve Ordonez and senior Melanie Pesqueira, and was accompanied by faculty member Victor Wheeler, with back up singing Jesters Jennifer Manlimos and Shannon Hayes. Dr. Mendoza, principal, welcomed all in attendance. Fr. Shevlin blessed those present and the meal they shared. A delicious brunch was served and numerous raffle and door prizes were given. The beautiful hotel setting adorned with decorations and Christmas trees throughout the dining area definitely put everyone into the right mood for Christmas. This year’s Mother Daughter Brunch was truly a multi-generation event with as many as four generations of some families present. The season was truly made that much more beautiful and joyful. SAINT JOSEPH HIGH SCHOOL Daughters Celebrate the Season 3 7 C H A L L E N G I N G T H E M I N D , C U L T I VAT I N G T H E S P I R I T Symbol of a Special Bond: Junior Rings “Among life’s precious jewels—diamonds, genuine and rare— the one we call friendship has worth beyond compare,” the junior class declared in the Liturgy guide for their October 23 Class Liturgy and Ring Ceremony. Full of anticipation at the thought of receiving their class rings, the junior class assembled in the Flynn Center with their parents and friends and proclaimed, “Diamonds aren’t a girl’s best friend”—not to say their school rings aren’t precious, for they will forever link our girls to the bonds they form during their high school years. Fr. John Shevlin, SVD, celebrated the Liturgy with the junior class, reminding the juniors of the importance of the friendships they have shared at SJHS. The class ring, he told them, is but a symbol of the bonds that make their class special and unique. He told of his own personal experiences and those who have remained friends throughout his life. At the close of the Liturgy Fr. Shevlin blessed the class rings before they were received. Jesters Bring Christmas to Those in Need 8 Once more, the Jesters in the Red Cross Club helped the needy in our immediate community by collecting toys for children who might not otherwise have Christmas gifts. Students placed boxes for depositing new toys near the front office, in the Media Center and in room 403. Gathered during November and December, the toys for children age 12 and under were given to the greater Long Beach Chapter of the American Red Cross for distribution. At a time when everyone is feeling the financial crunch like never before, Jesters did their part to make things a little easier for those hit hardest by our economy. Jesters also collected canned goods during their Red Bucket Drive, and, thanks to their generosity and that of the entire school community, many local residents will have a brighter holiday. The children at Holy Spirit School also received donations of toys given by the Jesters. As Dr. Mendoza comments in her letter this Christmas, sometimes when we live in a land of plenty, we can forget those who struggle or those who are hit hardest during hard times. SJHS students made sure we didn’t forget. Jesters, your efforts truly make a difference—great work! Important Senior DateS Update on Jessica Corral and Life Teen January 19 25 26 Powder Puff Parent/Coaches’ Meeting; Virtus Training Senior Panoramic Picture Powder Puff Practice begins February 10–12 Kairos XXIII 14 Winter Formal March 2 5 9 18 26 Financial Aid Applications due (FASFA) Powder Puff Game Fashion Show Rehearsal begins Trading Places Fashion Show This past summer, as she prepared to begin her senior year at SJHS, Jessica Corral attended a five day Life Teen Leadership Conference at Notre Dame University. Jessica received a scholarship that allowed her to attend the conference with her Life Teen group from St. Anthony Padua Parish in Gardena. Over 200 youth joined Jessica at the conference and she said it was a wonderful experience. Recently, Jessica joined fellow Life Teen Core Group members in her parish for a weekend retreat at Big Bear Lake. In her parish the Core Group works with 6th-8th grade students as mentors, helping them face challenges and issues in their religious, academic, personal and social lives. SAINT JOSEPH HIGH SCHOOL Project Africa Garners Huge Jester Support Pope Benedict XVI declared 2009 the year of Africa. He made a special journey to the continent and called a meeting of African bishops to focus the world’s attention on the great needs of the African people. In response, the Sisters of St. Joseph of Carondelet made the decision to staff a mission in Gula, Uganda with three sisters. The Church, working with others committed to solidarity in supporting the life and dignity of Africa’s suffering poor, can make a difference. In November, SJHS’ Peace and Justice religion classes joined in this commitment to bring awareness of the needs of the African continent to the Jester community by developing Project Africa. Peace and Justice religion teacher, Linda Petrich, enlisted the aid of the entire student body and faculty to set up an interactive “Africa museum” with displays on topics ranging from hunger and unjust prisoner treatment to lack of clean water and genocide, to women’s issues such as lack of education, rape and human trafficking. On November 23 and 24, Jester classes took a self-guided tour of the museum. Teachers developed cross-curricular lessons on some of the topics in the museum. One class, reading a novel on human trafficking, decided to develop a project against trafficking. Another class decided to give a presentation to the student body on how their purchase decisions contribute to human rights violations in other countries. World History classes will study Africa next semester and have used the museum as preparation. Laura Self, SJHS economics teacher, said that her students want to make a difference and have decided that they will sell Fair Trade Chocolate and use the money to contribute to Ryan’s Well in Togo. (The Ryan’s Well Foundation is building wells for schools in Togo.) And Ms. Petrich plans to present other activities to the student body so that Jesters can participate in follow-up activities related to the needs of Africa— specifically fundraising for Ryan’s Well Project. (International Clean Water Day in March has been chosen for the Jesters to finalize fundraising for the well.) On December 11, the school showed the Matt Damon documentary, “Running the Sahara.” Produced by the Matt Damon Foundation, the film tells about three determined super athletes who plan to run the Sahara and bring clean water to Africa. SJHS teachers were asked to offer extra credit to students who attended the film and completed a follow-up assignment. SJHS students have been very diligent in putting together Project Africa and they need your support, too. If any parent or alumna wants to learn how they can help, contact faculty member Linda Petrich at (562) 925-5073, x302. AIDS Awareness As part of AIDS awareness on the Jester campus students and faculty were encouraged to wear red instead of orange for Orange Pride Day on December 1, 2009, which coincided with World AIDS Day. This action, too, was the result of the hard work of Peace and Justice classes and their teacher Linda Petrich. C H A L L E N G I N G T H E M I N D , C U L T I VAT I N G T H E S P I R I T 9 3 Focus On: Fall Athletic Department Awards Classes presently taking: World Religions, Physics, Pre-Calculus, Spanish IV, English IV, Introduction to Computer Business GPA: Approximately 3.2 Plans for next year: Kristin hopes to attend CSU San Diego, and if that is not possible, then CSU Long Beach, UC Riverside, or CSU Fullerton. What she said regarding her performance in golf at the end of this year: “During finals I didn’t perform my best. I let my head get to me. I am glad I went though. As a senior I wanted to make state my goal. But it was a good experience and it let me see what I’ll probably get to see in college.” In league finals she shot a 76 and placed second. She then went on to first round CIF individual preliminaries and she shot a 78 to qualify. In CIF Southern Section finals she shot an 82 and missed the cut of 79. Why Kristin loves golf: “It’s the relaxation. Also the fact that it is a one-person game, too. When you play golf you can’t think about what you are going to do or what you have done, because mentally it will mess you up. You have to focus on the present. And I think that’s a good life skill, to focus on the present.” Favorite golfer or hero: Natalie Gulbis “I want myself to be my own hero. I want to take it up to that level.” Her mentor: “My Dad” “Golf has helped me to become an all around better person. It has taught me to take advantage of what I am given in good ways. I love it.” The Saint Joseph High School Athletics Department conferred the following awards on these standout Jester athletes during its 2009-2010 Fall Athletic Awards Ceremony: Kristin Grimes, ’10 10 Del Rey League Fall 2009 Awards Congratulations to the following Jester Athletes for their hard work, athleticism and sportsmanship. These students were selected by the coaches of the Del Rey League for their outstanding performance during the fall season: Volleyball First Team Jianna Bonomi Jennifer Felger Jaclyn Starks Volleyball Second Team Dana Nicholson Marissa Tomei Cross Country First Team Gabrielle Gonzalez Jennifer (Jenna) Pillon Julia Plecnik Katie Rodriguez Golf First Team Kristin Grimes Zahra De Los Santos Alexa De La Torre Varsity Cross Country Most Valuable Runner Most Improved Most Inspirational Coaches’ Award Jennifer (Jenna) Pillon Gabrielle Gonzalez Katie Rodriguez Jacquelyn Mendoza JV Cross Country Awards Co-Most Valuable Runners Mary Dupont and Adrianna Vasquez Most Improved Sylvia Gabriella Ortiz Varsity Golf Awards Most Outstanding Golfer Kristin Grimes Coach’s Award Lianne Nelsen Most Improved Golfer Barbara Moore Varsity Newcomer of the Year Catherine McLoughlin The Allison EK Low Stroke Average Award Kristin Grimes JV Golf Awards Most Outstanding Golfer Jessica Wiese Outstanding JV Freshman Zoe Mascola Varsity Tennis Co-Most Valuable Players Most Improved Player Rookie of the Year Anaisa Cerda and Sandi Toledo Tatiana Gordon Clarissa Cerda JV Tennis Most Valuable Player Most Improved Coach’s Award Lourdes Florez Junah Tep Ludivina Magana Varsity Volleyball Coaches’ Award Most Improved Player 100% (Best Effort) Award Captain’s Award Mary Kate Luyben Elizabeth Lyon Jianna Bonomi Shannon Hayes JV Volleyball Most Valuable Player Most Improved Player Coaches’ Award Alyssa Chavez Harmoni Morales Arleen Castro Frosh/Soph Volleyball Most Improved Coaches’ Award Most Valuable Player Olivia Seitz Sherry Vartanian Kimberly Calinawan Fall Sports League Champions JV Cross Country FS Volleyball JV Tennis Varsity Golf SAINT JOSEPH HIGH SCHOOL Alumnae Events & Opportunities Career Day Speakers Needed Attention alumnae, parents of present students and alumnae parents: The Saint Joseph High School College Counselors are in the middle of organizing this year’s CAREER DAY and they need your help! Speakers covering a wide variety of careers are being sought. Your presence has a huge impact on our students and is greatly appreciated, so come and share your career insights and experiences and be an inspiration to a sister Jester! The date and time have been set: Friday, March 12, 2010, 7:45 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. A special Liturgy in honor of our school patron, St. Joesph, will also be celebrated as part of the day. If you can participate in Career Day, please contact the school’s counseling office at (562) 925-5073 x173. SAVE THE DATE SUMMER JOB OPPORTUNITY If you are interested in a Summer Day Camp job opportunity please visit our website at www.sj-jester.org and download an application. Please submit applications by January 29, 2010. Interviews will be held on February 6, 2010 from 9-11am. For additional information, please contact Amelia Hercules at (562) 925-5073, x120. ALUMNAE SERVICE OPPORTUNITY Attention all alumnae: If you have any new or used uniforms that you would like to donate to SJHS, please contact Amelia Hercules at (562) 925-5073, x120. Thank you! ALUMNAE REUNION ASSISTANCE NEEDED The SJHS classes of 1970, 1980, 1990, 2000 will celebrate significant anniversaries during the coming year and that means reunions should soon be in the works. Jester reunions of 10, 20, 30 and 40 years can be held on campus or other locations, but they do need to be planned. If you or a friend would like to get involved, please contact Christina Turrietta or Lisa Lindgren at (562) 925-5073. Saint Joseph High School MARDI GRAS February 6, 2010 As fast as the Christmas season came upon us all, so too will the coming months preceding Lent and that means LAISSEZ LES BON TEMPS ROULEZ! Let the Good Times Roll! Mardi Gras is coming! For more information, please call Karen Castillo at (526) 925-5073, x125. SAINT JOSEPH HIGH SCHOOL 11 FEBR DU EA CR EY MBER JANUARY Important Dates to Remember 4 11 12 14 15 18 21 22 24-29 25 26 28 29 30 Front Office Opens Faculty and Staff FOL Meeting Academic Advising Office Open 11am-12pm First Day of 2nd Semester 1st Semester Academic Awards Ceremony Mardi Gras Meeting, 6:30 pm Incoming Freshman Application Deadline Martin Luther King, Jr. Holiday No school in session Fontbonne Circle Meeting, 6:30 pm Sophomore Lock-in, 6:00 pm SJB Basketball Homecoming Week Faculty Follies, 7:00 pm Freshman Retreat Foreign Film Night, 6:00 pm SJB Basketball Homecoming Game and Dance Placement Examination, 8:00 am 1-6 1-3 3 4 5 6 8 9 10-12 14 15 17 19 21 22-24 24 25-27 26 Catholic Schools Week Incoming Freshman Interviews Red Cross Blood Drive Catholic Schools Week Prayer Service Grandparents Day Mardi Gras Celebration Coffee with the Principal, 8:00 am - 9:00 am Progress Reports due Kairos XXIII Winter Formal Presidents’ Day No school in session Ash Wednesday Liturgy Student Art Auction, 5:30 pm Faculty/Staff WASC Team Welcome WASC Visit Faculty/Staff WASC Report Mtg. Returning Student Registration Jest Fest, 7:00 pm Calling all Kindergarten through Eighth Grade Students!!! It’s not too early to start thinking about joining us this summer at Camp Little Jesters. The camp, open from June 14 through July 16, 7:30 am to 3:00 pm, Monday through Friday, fills up fast! Extended day care will also be offered from 3:00 pm to 5:00 pm. Don’t miss out on exciting field trips, academic opportunities, tutoring, arts and crafts, science and a variety of sports activities in the safe and friendly environment of Saint Joseph High School! For more information, contact Amelia Hercules at: (562) 925-5073 x120. Non-Profit Org. U.S. Postage Paid Permit No. 60039 Long Beach, CA 5825 North Woodruff Avenue Lakewood, CA 90713 Tel (562) 925-5073 Fax (562) 925-3315 www.sj-jester.org ADDRESS SERVICE REQUESTED MAY THEY REST IN PEACE Please keep these members of the SJHS family and their loved ones in your prayers. A Mass of Remembrance will be celebrated in the school chapel for each of the following members of the SJHS school family. We remember: Luisa Alvarez, mother of Rochelle Carrillo, ’11 Alfredo Castro, father of Aileen Castro, ’08 and Arleen Castro, ’12 Michael Cappadona, father of Caitlyn Cappadona, ’12 Sister Leo Frances O’Callaghan, CSJ, former faculty member from 1972-75 Humphrey O’Leary, father of Jean Parkins, faculty member, and Carol O’Leary, ’78, and husband of LaVonne O’Leary, long-time volunteer Tom Duffy, brother of Sister Janet Duffy, CSJ, former SJHS principal and present administrator Kathleen Osgood, mother of Kelly Nora Jean Hewitt Jung, ’69 Alicia Markulis, grandmother of Prendergast Pekarcik, ’76, and Mary Pekarcik, ’78 Osgood, ’92 Virginia Pekarcik, mother of Julie Madeline Markulis, ’08 Lou Emma Starks, grandmother of Mary Guest Morgan, ’68 Alma Jane Morgan, mother of Charles Woods, uncle of Lauren Sulentor, current faculty member Mary Margaret Morgan, ’68 Jackie Starks, ’11, and Katie Starks, ’13