St. Augustine High School 3266 Nutmeg Street

San Diego, CA 92104-5199619-282-2184

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Mistakes are aFact of Life

Dear Parents and Friends

There are many things that lay the foun-dation for success in life; mistakes among them.

Mistakes are a fact of life. It is our response to them that counts. Often in our work with young men we find that we are helping them avoid or identify mis-takes. In the classroom it may be spelling and grammar, the order of operations, or the par-ticular stages of cell division. In their personal

lives it may be understanding responsibility and consequences or choosing the “right” friends. On the sports field it may be proper fundamentals or sportsmanship. Wherever it is, we must keep our end goal in sight. We can’t let the number of mistakes we encounter dissuade us from our goal. If we desire to form young men with academic promise and distinct moral character we must embrace their mistakes. Embrace them with the knowledge that this too is a learning opportunity. It is the careful guidance, reassurance and encouragement to try again from a trusted adult, teacher and/or coach that makes the learning experi-ence rich with meaning. So when our Saintsmen screw up (and they will), remind them that their errors can pave the road to success. It is all a matter of how they learn from their mistakes.

Yours in the Spirit of Catholic Education,

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March 2011 Vol 31 no. 3YOUR MONTHLY REPORT ON THE ST. AUGUSTINE HIGH SCHOOL EXPERIENCE

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Tuition assistance applications for the 2011-12 year are now available to parents and the submission deadline is

April 8. Forms can be picked up at the main office in Vasey Hall or downloaded from the school’s website. Required forms are the Private School Aid Services (PSAS) student aid form and the St. Augustine Supplemental Form. According to Steve Chipp, Saints Direc-tor of Finance, over $1,350,000 has been budgeted for 2011-12 needs-based grants. “Reports show our budget for tuition aid is significant for a school our size. Even so, the combined demonstrated need of our families far surpasses available funding. Until we grow our endowment (presently $2.2 million) to a level to meet total need we will continue mak-ing every effort to assist as many families as possible,” he says. “Any family wishing to be considered for a tuition discount must submit these forms even if they received a grant for the currentschool year,” Chipp states. “As grant awards are based on the information parents provide in these forms it is essential they return them by the April 8 deadline.” The completed PSAS form requires par-ents to include documentation and a process-ing fee of $23(payable to PSAS). Only one form and one fee are necessary for families with daughters attending AOLP as both schools utilize PSAS. This form is mailed directly to PSAS; the separate Supplemental Form is returned to the school.

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Put ten Catholic school principals in a room, and what do you think they talk about?

The Principals ConsortiumSaints Hosts Monthly Forum to Discuss

Parochial Schools’ Needs/GoalsBy John White (Parent ’11, ’13)

Test scores? Football? Plumbing problems? Summer vacation? How about none of the above?Every month, Saints President Ed Hearn and his Development team host a lunchtime meeting for the principals of San Diego’s Catholic elementary schools. It’s a forum in which they can work on common goals with their peers and discuss some of the biggest issues facing their schools, like institutional advancement, board development, fundraising, community involvement, alumni, volunteers and, of course...

Business, business, businessThe goal of this “Principals Consortium” is to help these principals see how other local schools – including Saints – are handling the business-end of running a school. Saints, of course, has the advantage of the principal-president model, in which the principal focuses inward and the president focuses on external business issues, but most elementary school principals have to wear both hats. In an age of dwindling enrollment, economic hardship and pressure for higher academic performance,

Intersession Travel--Saintsmen at St. Peter’s Basilica (Left to Right): Adam Miller, Ryan Neck, Spencer Morgan, Stefan Carnahan, Paul Brown, William Wickett, Daniele Narelli, Gary Dutra, David Patino, Nick Vitha, Josh Vidals, Evan Chambers, Ryan Garofalo, Mike Phillips, faculty chaperone Mr. Bill Davis and Traeger Jared. For more on the group’s Intersession trip to Europe see page 3.

March Calendar Highlights Date Event Name Time/placeFebruary 26 Alumni/Parents Gift Gathering Party 6 pm Keane Plaza

March 12 SAT Test

March 19 Sail-A-Bration – APA Auction Dinner 6 pm

March 23 New Family Night 6 pm Tolle Legge Patio

March 25 Junior Mass & Brunch See invitation for details

March 28 4th Quarter Begins

For a complete list of sports schedules and locations, visit the online calendar at SAHS.

Go to School Website forMore Info:

www.SAHS.org

Dinner Auction FundraiserIn the Big Tent on Saints Campus

March 19, 2011 The fun starts

at 5 pm!

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Sophomore Retreat was held at the San Diego Mission last month, and focused on a theme of TRUTH, talking about the truth in each of our lives and how that truth affects our rela-

tionships. We heard from a dynamic speaker, Jamie Cleaton, who reminded everyone that choosing to have a relationship with Jesus will always be an adventure. Sophomores also heard about what being a part of the Saints

On April 16th, San Diego Roller Derby is proud to team with St. Augustine High School for their Lenten Orphan-

age Drive to support Hogar Infantil La Gloria. This is the third annual event for the local high school and the second year that San Diego Roller Derby has helped with this effort. We are excited to once again join forces to help St. Augustine High School reach their goal and take the burden of money off of the orphan-age for an entire month. Last year, San Diego Roller Derby raised $900 to support this effort. Hogar Infantil La Gloria is an orphanage in Tijuana, BC, that houses 45 children from newborns to early teenagers. Just two years ago, Hogar Infantil La Gloria was on the verge of closing their doors altogether. We want to make sure that this year there is no fear of shutting down. This history of the orphanage proves hope, dedication, and love are very much in their community. In the early 1970s, a family, Lupita and Guillermo MacFarland, filed an official report with the Mexican Government

Roller Derby Stars Team up with Saintsto Support Regional Orphanage

about the poor care of the orphans and the conditions they resided in. After an inves-tigation, the MacFarlands were granted administration over the orphanage. Today, Hogar Infantil La Gloria, with the efforts of the MacFarlands, Norma Bustamante, the Augustinians, and other dedicated volunteers, is a safe home for the abused, abandoned, and neglected children of Tijuana, BC. After seeing the pictures of these children there is no question of the hope and love and inspiration in their eyes. The orphanage runs solely on donations and needs our help. The monthly costs consist of school, medical, food and staffing. “While the children often receive three meals a day, their three meals may be equivalent to one of ours.” We are inviting you to make a difference in their lives. In addition to monetary donations we are taking donations of much needed supplies for the facility. When you come down to cheer on San Diego Roller Derby bring

along with your good spirits and team pride a donation and do your small part to make a difference in the life of a child. No matter how small our individual dona-tions are we can make big changes when we band together as a community, and what better things to gather for than children and Roller Derby! Here is a list of items that are needed at the orphanage. If you would like to help you can bring an item off this list to our game; we will have a box out front and will be giving the items to the orphanage the following week. San Diego Roller Derby is donating a portion of ticket sales to Hogar Infantil La Gloria; also, there will be a 50/50 raffle with all proceeds going to the orphanage. Please purchase your tickets online at http://www.brownpapertickets.com/event/157983 or from Lady Diesel (Sarah Lang). If you want to know more about Hogar Infantil La Gloria or become a sponsor of a child at the orphanage, please visit their website www.hogar-infantil.org

Sophomore Retreat Focused on the Meaning of Truth

community means from Coach Craig DaLuz, who shed light on his time as a Saintsmen, alumnus, and now faculty member. The sophomores learned about each other in small group discussions with faculty and student leaders, and they ended the relaxing day by celebrating mass together with Fr. Kirk. All in all, the day was filled with activities that emphasized truth and community, along with a lot of fun!

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Editor’s Note-- During this year’s intersession, Mr. Matt Linville and Mr. Bill Davis took 15 students, ranging from sophomores to seniors, on a 12 day trip to Europe to experience its rich culture and history. Saintsmen were: Ryan Neck, Nick Vitha (Sophomores), Adam Miller, Spencer Morgan, Stefan Carnahan, Evan Chambers, Traeger Jared, Daniele Narelli, Josh Vidalis, David Patino, Ryan Garafolo, Paul Brown, Gary Dutra (Juniors), Mike Phillips, and William Wickett (Seniors). The first destination was Rome where the Saintsmen met up with two other groups; one group of seven students from Maine and another group of 17 students from Arkansas, both of which accompanied them for the duration of the trip.

The following is a journal of the journey by Senior Saintsmen Evan Chambers, Daniele Narelli and Paul Brown

ItalyBy Evan Chambers--Our first stop in

Europe was Rome. We arrived at night so there was just enough time to meet the other schools on the trip and eat our first meal of meatballs and pasta. The next day we took our tour bus to what was once the center of Roman sport and entertainment, the Colosseum. Thanks to a recent restoration project we were able to walk inside and see the amazing architecture and history within the Colosseum’s ancient walls.

From the Colosseum we went to see the Piazza Venezia. Built between 1885 and 1911, it is locally known as The Wedding Cake because of its stunning sculptures and intricate design.

On our second day we went to see the Vatican. We saw the beautiful gardens which surround the city, the famed paintings of the Sistine Chapel, and the incredible architecture of St. Peter’s Basilica.

We also visited the Piazza Navona. Built in 86 AD to resemble a Roman racetrack, this square is most famous for its Fountain of the Four Rivers that to this day dominates the center of the square.

Our last full day in Rome started with a trip to the Spanish Steps. From there we walked to the Trevi Fountain. This breath-taking creation has become one of the major symbols of Rome despite its relatively recent construction compared to other monuments of Rome. Designed in 1732 this fountain was dedicated to Poseidon the God of the Sea.

After the Trevi Fountain we went back to the Vatican one last time before leaving Rome. We were even fortunate enough to climb up the steps of the Cupola to stand at the top of the dome of St. Peter’s Basilica for a breathtaking view that overlooks this beautiful city.

This intersession Europe trip was a great hands-on way to learn about the way of life in Europe both past and present.

By Daniele Narelli--After experiencing the culture and history of Rome, we went to the ancient city of Florence, four hours north of Rome. In the heart of the city of Florence, which is very car unfriendly, we saw the statue of David in the Galleria dell’Accademia, as well as a number of other famous paintings, unfinished sculptures, completed sculptures and medieval musical instruments.

The second day in Florence began with a 20-minute walk to the center of the town. Then soon after, we visited Ponte Vecchio Bridge, the Duomo and the Basilica of Santa Croce. The Ponte Vecchio Bridge is a stone bridge in Florence crossing the Arno River and has shops and houses across the length of the medieval bridge. After, we saw the massive Duomo, Florence’s

Where in the World/Intersession 2011

Bon Voyage!Saintsman Tour Italy andFrance for School Credit

medieval cathedral built in the early 15th century. This 37,000 ton Dome is still one of the biggest around the world and it is an absolute wonder how the medieval architects conceived and built such an awe-inspiringly beautiful and massive structure. Inside the Cathedral, there are beautiful paintings and frescoes depicting the Last Judgment and the coming of Jesus. This cathedral also contains the tomb of its designer, Filippo Brunelleschi. We also visited another cathedral nearby the Basilica of Santa Croce. Like the Duomo, it contains the tombs of famous people such as Leonardo de Vinci, Niccolo Machiavelli and Galileo Galilei.

After Florence, we hopped back on the bus and headed for Nice, France. But before arriving, we stopped in Pisa. There, we observed the beautiful cathedral, baptistery and, of course, the famous leaning tower. Then on the way to Nice, we marveled at the beautiful Italian coastal hillsides and olive groves of the Italian Riviera. As we arrived in Nice, we felt at home because of the San Diego-like weather, coastal hillsides and palm trees. While there, we visited the small and nearby Catholic principality of Monaco and observed the changing of guards at the palace, where Prince Albert resides and the Cathedral of Monaco.

FranceBy Paul Brown--The final stop of the

European trip was Paris. Coming straight from Nice, we were ready to explore the great city. That night, we walked to the old Paris Opera House, where the original “Phantom of the Opera” was based. On our first day in Paris we had a tour of the whole city and were shown a majority of the historical monuments. These monuments included the Eiffel Tower, Les Invalids, Arc de Triomphe, the Louvre, and Notre Dame Cathedral. After having a brief tour of the city of Paris, we visited the Eiffel Tower and then were taken to the famous Palace of Versailles for another tour. At this remarkable Palace, we were shown where King Louis XIV and the Queen, Marie-Antoinette lived before the French Revolution occurred.

After our tour of Versailles we took our bus back to into the center of Paris where we walked to the Gothic Cathedral, Notre Dame. In this Cathedral, we observed the beautiful stained glass windows and the mysterious gargoyles that stand guard and sit upon the supporting arches. After observing this beautiful Cathedral, we had a French dinner and then went to see the Eiffel Tower at night. When we arrived at the Tower, Mr. Linville and a handful of Saintsmen went up it and were able to see how Paris looked at night. Subsequent to this, we went back to our hotel, B&B Malakoff.

The Louvre is the most renowned museum in the world. On our last day in Paris, we went to the Louvre to observe the magnificent masterpieces within. Inside, we were able to see great artwork such as: the Mona Lisa (Leonardo de Vinci), Winged Victory, the Venus de Milo, the Code of Hammurabi, and the Consecration of the Emperor Napoleon I (J. L. David). After observing the artwork in the Louvre we walked around Champs Elysees and experienced the culture of the French people. We walked from one side of Champs Elysees to the Arc de Triomphe, which we visited shortly due to reservations at Les Invalides. At Les Invalides we were able to see the Cathedral in which Napoleon’s tomb is held. From

France First Hand—Saintsmen pause for a group photo near the Arc de Triomphe as part of their Intersession studies in Europe. (Left to Right) David Patino, Adam Miller, Josh Vidals, Ryan Garofalo, Traeger Jared, Willilam Wickett, Daniele Narelli, Ryan Neck, Nick Vitha, Paul Brown, Evan Chambers, Gary Dutra, Spencer Morgan, Stefan Carnahan and Mike Phillips.

In an exciting finale to the sea-son the Saints Frosh Basketball team squeaked by a strong

Mira Mesa squad 41-40 to win the University City freshman league. The Saintsmen avenged their only loss of the season to the same Mira Mesa team earlier in the season. Led by Johnny Peterson, Trey Kell, Sean Sullivan, Dallas Haupt, and Joe Joe Hudson the freshman team was dominant all season. At one point before Christmas the boys won the West Hills Tourna-

there we walked to the Invalides war museum where we observed medieval weapons and armor as well as World War I and II warfare technology. After experiencing the history of past wars, we walked back to the Arc de Triomphe, and walked to the top of it and were able to see what Paris looked like at night, thus concluding our trip to Europe.

The trip to Europe was a remarkable journey and we all enjoyed it. Because we went to Italy and France, we are now more familiar with the culture and traditions they hold. This is an excellent class to take over the intersession and we encourage all students to be a part of next year’s European travel class. This is an experience of a lifetime that everyone should experience.

Frosh BasketballRules City

ment and the Morse Tournament on the same weekend. In the semifinals the team had to split into to two teams with both teams winning their respective games. The Frosh team finished the year 23-1—congratula-tions to Head Coach AJ Manalo—Saintsman class of 2005, Assistant Coach Mike Decelles—Saintsman class of 1997, Assistant Coach Dan Strickland—Saintsman class of 2003, and Assistant Coach Mike Tompkins. Great job gentlemen!

1. San Diego State (27-1) at presstime

2 Ohio State (26-1)3. St. Augustine High

Frosh [23-1]4. Brigham Young (26-2)

Fantasy National Basketball Rankings Saints Scene’s Official Best

Basketball Records in the USA Poll

5. Duke 25-2 6. Kansas (25-2)7. Texas (26-3)8 Pittsburgh (26-3)9. Notre Dame (25-4)10. Arizona (25-4)

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Intersession 2011The Saintsmen Strike Back27 New Ways to Learn, Plus Internships

by John White (Parent ’11, ’13)

Make a movie. Devise a contraption. Climb the Eiffel Tower. Neuter a cat. Design a bridge with AutoCAD. Build an architectural model. Row crew. Write software. Catch up on math. Overhaul an engine. Bake a soufflé.

If you can’t find a novel, interesting way to spend your January at Saints, then you’re just not trying. This year’s four-week Intersession featured 27 different courses on and off campus – an educational smorgasbord that allowed Saintsmen to learn in completely new ways. Intersession courses fit into one of three categories:n Graduation requirement – For freshmen, this means Speech. For students in need of help with Math, it means the chance to get points on the board during academic halftime.n Physical fitness – Mens sana in corpore sano, which is Latin – more or less – for “Sweat a little. It will do you good.” Almost one-fourth of Saintsmen chose from courses that ran them ragged for a month.n Enrichment (including internships) – These courses broaden Saintsmen and make their peers and parents envious. Students get a first peek at occupations they never knew existed, or experiment with skills they’ll need to get along in life. Intersession is also the opportunity to see new tricks from those same old teachers, as they develop and run courses that make Saintsmen think, “Who’d have thought he knew anything about that?” Each year, teachers heed Mr. Cudal’s ex-hortation that they “teach outside of their comfort zone” by offering non-traditional classes in non-traditional settings. Like Paris. Or the senior parking garage. “This year we had two travel classes to Europe,” remarks Mr. Cudal, “one of which included a service project in Italy. And, if you attend the Del Mar Fair this year, you’ll see images that our digital photography class entered in the photo con-test, in the hope of earning as many blue ribbons as last year’s photographers did. “We’ve already announced some of next year’s courses, including fishing, ceramics, and a service trip to Guatemala. Intersession is for showing Saintsmen that educa-tion extends way beyond books, and that the world extends way beyond San Diego.” Mr. Coffey taught film this year. “This course is a college film class in minia-ture,” he explains. “The first week, we watched and discussed classic movies like Jaws, North by Northwest, and Dr. Strangelove. Then, students worked in groups and executed one project per week: a four-minute movie without dialog, a three-minute trailer and a four- to eight-minute film. They developed storyboards, wrote scripts, used digital cameras, edited on laptop computers and produced some good stuff. I’m looking forward to more next year.” Mrs. Walsh and Messrs. Lamerato and Sipper taught cooking to 45 Saintsmen. “We transformed Mrs. Walsh’s and Coach Roberts’ classrooms into a restaurant kitchen,” chuckles Mr. Lamerato. “Two guest speakers came in to talk, and each day we covered an appetizer, main course and dessert. We moved a small mountain of food through this room with simple themes like Burger Day, Pizza Day and Super Bowl Snack Day, but the students learned more than just bachelor fare. They pre-pared chicken cordon bleu, green beans almandine and rice pilaf. We took them on a field trip to the grocery store so that they’d learn about variety in the diet and price comparison.” And, of course, this year’s Intersession meant internships for 87 seniors in over 30 different fields. For many seniors this is the first contact with the working world, whether in a schoolyard or a boatyard. Internships help students begin to answer two of life’s most important questions: “What kind of work do I want to do?” and “What kind of work do I not want to do?” Senior Mike Coyne found his groove. “My internship at Rehab United really solidified my dream of becoming a physical therapist. Intersession at Saints gave me the chance to truly explore what I want to do with my life, and I think that more schools should give their students the same chance to explore career choices.” In fact, a group of 15 Saintsmen had the privilege of briefing the school’s board of directors on Intersession. With no particular preparation, they spoke to the board at its January meeting about the effectiveness of Intersession and the way students use those four weeks. They reported that many students feel burned out by Decem-ber, having worked so feverishly to tie up the first semester before the Christmas holidays. Intersession is the light at the end of the tunnel to them. All the fruits of January were on display at Intersession Expo on the last Thurs-day in January, as more than 500 students, hosts and parents crowded into Dough-erty Gym. From the Rube Goldberg machines of the Engineering class to the buffet run by the Cooking class, Saints’ unique approach to education was the order of the day. Teachers urged students to avoid the rush by signing up for next year’s Interses-sion classes early. Principal James Horne handicaps Intersession from the academic perspective. “We’re three years into this experiment, and I’m still very pleased by what I see,” he says. “This is the age of ‘The Race to Nowhere,’ the perception that schools are giving students work for the sake of work, and that the students aren’t learning anything. Intersession gives our students the opportunity not only to take ownership of their learning, but also to choose from over thirty different ways to own it. And, the icing on the cake is that we’ve seen a bump in our Advanced Placement scores at Saints over the last three years. I don’t know whether it’s cause or coincidence, but that’s a bump I’ll take one way or the other.” So, if Intersession lets students learn the way they want to learn, and teachers teach the way they want to teach, then what’s the deal with the other eight months of the school year? Send us your Intersession story: jrey@sahs.org

Thomas Barrett (’11) with the staff at Carleton DiSaniti Law firm.

L to R: Seniors Matt Mercado, Eric Kosmo (Saintsman 2006), Eduardo Ackerman, Patrick Wynne, Tyler Connolly, U.S. Customs Agent Patrick Wright.

U.S. Marshals Office guys – Connolly, Ackerman, Wynne, Mercado.

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Coach Mike Haupt

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Intersession 2011The Saintsmen Strike Back27 New Ways to Learn, Plus Internships

by John White (Parent ’11, ’13)

Engineering DesignEuropean TravelInternshipsArchitectureAthletics AdmininstrationAuto Maintenance

AutomotiveBusinessBusiness - AccountingBusiness - OperationsBusiness - Speaker Business - CeramicsBusiness - Dairy FarmBusiness - Real EstateEducation

Education - MinistryEngineering

Physical Fitness CoursesCyclingThe History and Game of GolfAquatic Sports

RowingLifetime Fitness ActivitiesRugby

RacquetballEnrichment CoursesArchitecture

Digital PhotographySports ManagementCooking Basics

Automotive MaintenanceMarine BiologyGraphic DesignIntroduction to ArchitectureFilm Production

Engineering - CivilEngineering - ITFilmJournalismLaw Law EnforcementMedia -AdvertisingMedical - CardioMedical - PharmacyMedical - Physical TherapyMedical - Physician’s PracticeNon-profit OrganizationsPublic Service DiplomacyScience

Science - BioengineeringScience - BiotechnologyVeterinary Medicine

From the Organizations that Hosted InternsMike Evans of San Diego Home/Garden Lifestyles: “We dropped interns Brandon Machek and Matt Rush into the mix right away and they responded admirably. They were able to complete story assign-ments that we’ll publish. I think it’s great that these students are doing internships at this age. I’d have stood on my head for an opportunity like this when I was in high school.”

Mark Kaems and Bruce Uruquhardt, CalTrans; interns Nick Church, Ryan Folletta, Alan Johnson: “It wasn’t hard for me to find work for our interns to do. We showed them how we use AutoCAD, then su-pervised them on some simple projects. I was surprised that they picked up the software so quickly. The interns fit in very well with our regular employees, as if there had been no age difference.”

Mike Brown, Esq.; intern Evan Critchlow: “Evan came with us for court appearances and depositions. He helped us catch up on filing and got a taste of how a law office runs.”

Dan Yourg, USD Athletic Office; interns Sean Davey, Nick Samouris: “Sean and Nick spent time at USD, UCSD and the Holiday Bowl office at Qualcomm Stadium. We built a program that gave them an idea of what goes into college athletics at all levels: everything from sports medicine, promotions and marketing to fund raising and support services such as academic counseling. We keep a sharp eye on our spending at USD, and the interns helped us crunch numbers on an athletic finance project we’ve been working on.”

David Pekin, Software Systems Consulting; intern Brandon Martelli: “After a couple of weeks, Brandon had picked up the programming techniques I showed him in C++ and Visual Basic so quickly that I had him help with automated calibration software for a new product we’re releasing. He was surprised to see himself applying the math and science he’s learned at school to real-world situations. These interns are bright, and I always enjoy having them on board.”

Ned Chambers, M.D.; interns Nicholas Meda, Cesar Cardenas, Cole Neal: “These students were bright, attentive and they all wanted to immerse themselves in the environment of a medical practice. With the permission of my patients, they attended surgeries, blood draws, interviews and exams. They helped my staff catch up on work around the office and all showed genuine interest in the things I do to educate patients in my family health practice.”

Fifty Ways to Own Your Learning

Top to bottom — Saintsmen Brandon Machek (’11) (left) with Councilman Todd Gloria, Mayor Jerry Sanders and Matt Rush (’11) on assignment for San Diego Home/Garden Magazine.

Thomas Barrett (’11) with the staff at Carleton DiSaniti Law firm.

L to R: Seniors Matt Mercado, Eric Kosmo (Saintsman 2006), Eduardo Ackerman, Patrick Wynne, Tyler Connolly, U.S. Customs Agent Patrick Wright.

U.S. Marshals Office guys – Connolly, Ackerman, Wynne, Mercado.

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Integrity Of The Frame

Images from Saints

Intersession Photography Class

Mr. Pat Healy’s Intersession photography class produced the images on these

pages. For the most part these images were selected because the student

photographer respected the entire area of the frame as seen through the lens

finder. It’s not good enough to merely take the snapshot. Composing the picture takes

practice. The same repetitive exercise expended by a musician or a painter is needed

to gain the professional zone that’s required of an artist.

Saints Scene believes the work exhibited on these pages by Saints students exhib-

its a remarkable awareness for the integrity of the frame, a skill that’s needed toward

becoming a successful photographer and artist.

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Art of Art—The graduating class at Our Lady of The Sa-cred Heart enjoys an afternoon of painting like artists. Armed with canvas and artist acrylics, each student recreated this fa-mous work of art done by Geor-gia O’Keeffe. Her original is titled Black Cross with Stars And Blue.

Love of God—School pride comes alive as St. Didacus stu-dents paint a mural. Students from 5th, 6th, 7th, and 8th grade showed off their skills and pride as they complete the 5’ x 10.5’ mural honoring their school. The concept at St. Didacus is about love: love of learning, love of music, love of God, all in one community of diverse students.

One World—At Our Lady of The Sacred Heart, the principal requested the Virgin Mary to be represented by the three language groups they have at the school: English, Spanish and Vietnamese. She was hoping to present them to the parish as an anniversary gift. Parent/teacher Cat Kemme came up with the concept and had the students paint the three canvases like stained glass.

they need all the help they can get. “The Consortium is in its second year,” says Dan Strickland, Saints’ Director of Advancement and Alumni Relations. “Principals come here to talk about what it takes to keep a parochial school healthy these days. They meet and talk in other forums, but this one is unique in the topics it covers.” The Consortium is also an important, new way for Saints to build relationships with elementary schools. It supplements programs like the Alumni Basketball Tournament, the Parochial School Flag Football Championship, the Academic/Math Field Day and the Shadow-a-Saintsman Program, and nourishes the source of most of Saints’ incoming students.

More than just talk“Through our Visual and Performing Arts Department, we’ve made artist-in-residence Cat Kemme available to these elementary schools,” explains Casey Callery, Director of Community Relations and Special Events. “Cat is working with students at eight different campuses on mural projects, which we’ll invite them to exhibit at our Festival of the Arts on April 9 (see photos at right). “There’s a strategic side to this, in that art is fading fast in public schools because of the emphasis on test scores. When you have Catholic schools taking a student art program this seriously, it’s a huge differentiator and a big reason why parents should give all our schools a second look.” The principals are also planning to participate in the city’s annual St. Patrick’s Day parade as a way of raising the visibility of San Diego’s Catholic schools. “I’m really pleased at how our Consortium is evolving,” observes Mr. Hearn. “We discuss issues like the difference between fund raising and advancement, and how to separate the role of a school’s advisory board from that of its development team. We may have one principal going through a WASC accreditation and another working on a grant proposal. And all of us face the green monster of keeping enrollment up. We can only gain from each other’s experience and knowledge, and we have so much in common that Saints is lucky to provide this forum. “In my early days as a principal, my mentor, Father Patrick Cahalan, S.J., used to say, ‘Make sure you’re always minding the store.’ I want to use the Consortium so that we can all supplement our academic and administrative strengths with the best ideas on how to mind the store, whether it’s putting together a parent board, building a stable base of volunteers, working with neighbors or asking a potential donor for money. “And we never forget that we’re working in Catholic education. God’s hand is in the middle of all of this.” Find out more about the elementary school art project and the Festival of the Arts by contacting Casey Callery at 619-282-2184 xt 5541 or ccallery@sahs.org” ccallery@sahs.org.

Principal’s ConsortiumContinued from page 1

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Chief Photographers: Ernie Torgeson & Pat HealyCirculation Director: Casey Callery, Director of Community Relations and Special Events.Austin Parents Assn. Editor: Theresa “TK” Kosen Editor Emeritus: John D. Keller O.S.A. (’55)Correction PolicyWhile every effort is made to be accurate, we occasionally err. We do apologize to those impacted and kindly ask that you notify the Manag-ing Editor so we may choose to publish corrections or amplifications in future issues.

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High School Experience

St. Augustine High School is a private, independent, Augustinian, Catholic school for young men dedicated to the enrichment of each student in mind, heart and body. We believe in the uniqueness of a high school experience in a fraternal atmosphere and tailor instruction to the distinct manner in which young men learn. We teach and live the Gospel values of community, truth, and love and recognize the family as the primary educator of the student. St. Augustine High School aims to cultivate healthy and resourceful young men who are empowered to use their God-given talents to make a difference in an ever -changing world. We offer a variety of courses and programs that challenge and nurture each stu-dent as he journeys to become a Christian gentleman. We develop the student’s intellect within the framework of a college preparatory, liberal arts curriculum. We stress the need for reasoned thought and teach students to integrate knowledge into a coherent view of the world. We guide decision making grounded in morality and integrity. We sustain strong Christian service, athletic and arts programs. All of this fosters the development of spirituality, character, and servant-leadership. St. Augustine High School is founded and operated by the Order of St. Augustine (the Augustinians) since 1922.

The Philosophy of St. Augustine High SchoolEduardo Garcia, a junior at St. Au-

gustine High School, was recently named the Youth of the Year by the Na-tional City branch of the Greater San Di-ego Boys and Girls Clubs. Eduardo is an alum of Nativity Prep School in San Di-ego. Congratulations Eduardo for bring-ing another important community service honor to the city, school and our Saints Community.

Youth of the Year

Eduardo Garcia (’12)

Go to School Website for More Info:www.SAHS.org

Dinner Auction FundraiserIn the Big Tent

on Saints Campus

March 19, 2011 The fun starts at 5 pm!

Set Sailfor theEvent ofthe Season...

Look for your invitation and make sure to attendSt. Augustine High School’s

Auction Fundraising EventPresented by the Austin Parents Association

Saturday, March 19, 2011 5-10 p.m.In the Big Tent on the

St. Augustine High School CampusIt’s gonna be a blast!

Live, Almost Live and Silent AuctionsOpportunity Drawings • Gaming Tables • Mix ‘N Mingle Dining

Raffle Drawing for a 2011 Volkswagen GTI!

For information about this event, please call Co-Chairs:Denise Phillips at (858) 449-1151 or Robin Diamond-Williams at (858) 228-7638

All proceeds from this event benefit the students and programs of St. Augustine High School