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Saint Francis News 07-08 First Semester
Watch Fourtissimo's holiday performance
The popular Saint Francis Barbershop Quartet, Fourtissimo, performed live Dec. 20 on 95.7 FM The Wolf. (Dec. 21)
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Coach Filios gains 300th victory; boys basketball remains undefeated
The 74-64 Saint Francis victory over Terra Nova on Dec. 14 marked the 300th victory for varsity head coach Steve Filios. (Dec. 18)
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Robotics Club members put their 'bots to the test
The battle of the ‘bots was on at Saint Francis on Friday afternoon, as members of the Robotics Club showed off their machines’ prowess in a friendly competition to see which one could best complete a challenge. (Dec. 17)
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Steph Byrne selected field hockey player of the year; 32 Saint Francis students honored in
All Mercury News High School Awards
On Dec. 14, the San Jose Mercury News published its All Mercury News High School Awards for the fall season recognizing the region’s top high school athletes. All told, 32 Saint Francis student-athletes in five sports were selected for these honors. Perhaps most notable is selection of Steph Byrne as the San Jose Mercury News player of the year for Field Hockey. Congratulations to all fall athletes for an outstanding season. (Dec. 14)
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Link to feature article about Steph Byrne
Generosity abounds during holiday coat and blanket and teen gift drives.
The school's holiday drives surpassed goals. Many thanks to all those in our community who contributed to these worthy causes. (Dec. 12)
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Varsity boys basketball tournament champions; team off to a 4-0 start
The varsity boy's basketball team
beat Watsonville High School to win the 51st Annual Dad's Club Tournament at Santa Cruz Civic Auditorium Saturday, Dec. 8. You can catch the team in action again at the Holiday Basketball Classic Dec 27, 28, 29. (Dec. 10)
Check out the team photo and Mercury News Article
Details about Holiday Classic
Holiday collection drives end Friday, Dec. 7!
Coat, Bed Linen and Blanket Drive
Beginning Monday, Dec. 3, the Saint Francis Service Club is leading the school in a coat, blanket, linen and sleeping bag drive. (Dec. 4)
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Holiday Gifts for Teens
During the holiday season, gift donations to shelters
are often targeted towards children and adults. BRIC Chicks want
to make sure the Teenage group is taken care of, too! Please bring donations to Ms. Wilson’s room (501) Dec. 3 - 7. Click on the link below for gift ideas. (Dec. 3)
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Christmas At Our House 2007:
a wonderful success!
Our 19th annual fundraiser, Christmas At Our House 2007, was a terrific event. Special thanks to our gracious homeowners, fantastic volunteers and all of our spirited guests. (Dec. 5)
Read Char Raisch's thank you letter
Doctors without Borders event: Dec. 4
Local physician, Dr. Schechtman, spent one year in Liberia helping patients in war-torn areas. He will discuss his experience on December 4, in room 501 from 3:00 - 5:00 p.m. (Nov. 30)
Curtain closes on the successful run of ‘The Crucible’
The hysteria and fear that came from the Salem witch trials were brought to life as drama students staged their fall play, “The Crucible,” which closed Nov. 17. (Nov. 21)
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Annual food drive a success; over 500 families to benefit from school-wide effort
More than 100 students packed enough boxes to go to 531 households during the Nov. 16 school event. The food will go to local families selected by the staffs of the local chapter of Saint Vincent dePaul Society, Catholic Worker, El Camino Hospital Dialysis Center and three other agencies. (Nov. 20)
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Symphonic Band earns highest overall score at the Lincoln Band Review; Jazz Band earns first in division and Marching Band and Colorguard take second place
Three Saint Francis bands and the Colorguard, competed with 20 high school programs from northern California in the Lincoln Band Review in Stockton on Sat., Nov. 17. The Jazz and Symphonic Bands took first place in their divisions and the Symphonic Band earned the highest score in the entire festival! The Marching Band and colorguard finished strong with second place finishes in their division. Congratulations to all who participated! (Nov. 20)
Girls field hockey 2007 CCS champions; Girls volleyball continues to NorCal
A Decisive 4-1 win over Los Gatos High School on Saturday earned the girls field hockey team the #1 spot in CCS. The girls volleyball team finished #2 in CCS and will continue to the NorCal Volleyball Tournament where they will face Pleasant Valley High School on Tuesday, Nov. 20 at 7:00 p.m. in Chico. (Nov. 19)
Three Saint Francis High School scholar-athletes sign national letters of intent to play Division 1 sports in college
Three scholar-athletes were recognized by coaches, the press and the SFHS community for having signed letters of intent to play college sports on Thursday.
The following students signed letters of intent: Alyson Geppert will play basketball for CalPoly San Luis Obispo; Ashley Malone will play volleyball at Georgetown University; and, Ryan Van Amberg will play baseball at Pepperdine University. (Nov. 15)
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Girls Volleyball advances to CCS Championship
Girls volleyball defeated Presentation for the fourth time this year Thursday night in the Central Coast Section Division II girls volleyball semifinal. The Lancers will face Mitty in Saturday's championship match at Independence High in San Jose for the DII title at 4:30 p.m. (Nov. 16)
Read full article by Dennis Knight in the San Jose Mercury News
Girls Water Polo advances to CCS Championship
Girls water polo defeated Santa Cruz Wednesday night in the Central Coast Section Division II girls water polo semifinal at Lynbrook High. The Lancers put on a three-goal spurt in the last four minutes of the match for a 7-4 win, jettisoning them into Saturday's championship match against Sacred Heart Prep at Independence High in San Jose for the DII title at 10 a.m. (Nov. 15)
Read full article by John Ried in the Palo Alto Daily News
Kim Oden inducted into the San Jose Hall of Fame
Kim Oden, Saint Francis counselor, varsity girls volleyball coach and diversity coordinator was inducted into the San Jose Sports Hall of Fame November 14. Ms. Oden’s remarkable volleyball career is studded with significant accomplishments that make her a standout in the community. The event was held at the HP Pavilion Thurs., Nov. 14. (Nov. 15)
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Scudellari brothers carrying on a tradition
Sam and Nick Scudellari were featured in a Palo Alto News article profiling how football runs on the family and contributed to the teams success. (Nov. 14)
Read full feature article by Gordon Kass of the Palo Alto Daily News
Girls Field Hockey and Boys Water Polo advance to CCS championships
The girls field hockey team defeated Mitty 1-0 Tuesday to move into the CCS finals versus Los Gatos. The team will play at 11:00 a.m. on Saturday, Nov. 17 at Willow Glen High School.
The boys water polo teams beat Menlo School 10-6 in the CCS semifinals game Tuesday at Lynbrook. The team faces Sacred Heart Prep in the CCS championship game on Saturday, Nov. 17 at 11:45 a.m. at Independence High School. (Nov. 14)
Saint Francis partners with the Mountain View - Los Altos High School District to co-sponsor PBS “Not in Our School” event
An exciting collaboration between Saint Francis High School and the Mountain View - Los Altos High School District will culminate in an evening of art, film and discussion about diversity, tolerance and confronting bias, Thursday, November 15, at the Los Altos High cafeteria and theater. (Nov. 13)
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Lunchtime engineering forum draws a crowd
Over 35 students gathered for a lunchtime presentation about careers in engineering. Ramzi Bualuan, the University of Notre Dame’s director of undergraduate studies in the Department of Computer Science and Engineering led a discussion about educational paths and careers in engineering.
(Nov. 13)
Boys Cross Country wins CCS Title
Led by Phil Pompei and a great team effort, the boys cross country team won the CCS championship on Saturday, Nov. 10 at Crystal Springs. They will move onto the State Championships in Fresno on Saturday November 24th. On the girls side, the team came in 4th and will not advance as a team, but senior Shelby Golan will move on as an individual after a 2nd place finish overall. (Nov. 12)
Saint Francis hosts case study event examining the Holocaust
Saint Francis High School hosted a Facing History workshop November 7. Forty community members including parents, students and over 20 local educators attended the evening of curriculum and instruction surrounding the events of Kristallnacht or "the night of broken glass" in 1938. (Nov. 8)
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Campus Ministry's Sue Fullerton recognized by Catholic Charities of Santa Clara County
Mrs. Fullerton was selected as a volunteer who is making a difference by Catholic Charities in their November newsletter. Mrs Fullerton was recognized for her work in connecting Saint Francis student volunteers with the John XXIII Multi-Service Center for low-income seniors. (Nov. 7)
Read full article from Catholic Charities Newsletter
Saint Francis grad Bryan Giudicelli ('07) named Rookie of the Week
IvyLeagueSports.com named Dartmouth freshman defender Bryan Giudicelli Rookie of the Week for scoring his first collegiate goal - the game-winner - in the Big Green's crucial 3-1 victory over Cornell. The win keeps Dartmouth in the Ivy title hunt, setting up a big showdown at Brown next weekend. (Nov. 6)
Read full story from IvyLeagueSports.com
Saint Francis sends delegation of student leaders to the Mountain View Mayor's Youth Conference
Saint Francis is sending 11 delegates to the 12th Annual Mayor’s Youth Conference November 6. Over 170 middle and high school students from schools in Mountain View will gather at City Hall/Civic Center for this important event. (Nov. 5)
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Saint Francis Field Hockey finishes #1 BVAL
Saint Francis continues a near-perfect season in field hockey by beating visiting Archbishop Mitty 1-0. The thrilling win makes the Lancers the No. 1 seed in the Central Coast Section playoffs. (Nov. 2)
Twin Skills: Prang sisters pushing Saint Francis volleyball toward the top
Lisa and Liz Prang were featured in a Palo Alto News article profiling how their talent contributes to the team's success. (Oct. 31)
Read full feature article by Vytas Mazeika of the Palo Alto Daily News
Saint Francis quarterback, Sam Scudellari, named
San Jose Mercury News boys athlete of the week
Scudellari had a record-breaking performance in a must-win game for Saint Francis as the Lancers rolled to a 33-0 victory over host St. Ignatius. The senior set a school record for completion percentage by hitting 12 of 12 for 169 yards. (Oct. 31)
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Saint Francis congratulates Chihiro Ikezi for receiving the MIT Inspirational Teacher Award
The MIT Club of Northern California has selected Saint Francis High School's own Chihiro Ikezi as one of the year's recipients of the inaugural MIT Inspirational Teacher Award. Mr. Ikezi will be honored at an award ceremony on October 23rd. (Oct. 23)
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Congratulations to Steve Filios who was honored as the recipient of the 2007 CCS Distinguished Service Award
The Executive Committee of the CIF-Central Coast Section Board of Managers has selected Steve Filios, as a recipient of the 2007 Central Coast Section Distinguished Service Award. (Oct. 18)
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The Williams Way:
Lancer lineman dominates with help from his grandfather, a former pro
Je'Marcus Williams is one of the leaders of the stout Saint Francis defense. The 3-2-1 Lancers are in the middle of a fierce West Catholic League race and the defense has been solid, holding four of six opponents to 15 or fewer points and allowing no one to top 21.
(Oct. 11)
Read full feature article by Gordon Kass of the Palo Alto Daily News
Depth in the pool: Saint Francis Boys Water Polo off to its best start thanks to balance
In 13 seasons as water polo coach at Saint Francis, Terry O'Donnell has won three section titles with star players who went on to Division I careers.
This year, no player stands head and shoulders above the rest, but the Lancers are still off to the best start in school history.
Read full article by Dennis Knight of the Mercury News
Founder of Holy Cross Beatified:
Saint Francis community unites in celebration of Blessed Basil Moreau
On Tuesday, October 2, Saint Francis students, faculty and staff came together for a liturgy honoring Blessed Basil Moreau. Two weeks earlier, Principal Mrs.Tennant and Director of Campus Ministry Sal Chavez joined members of the Holy Cross Congregation from around the world in France for the official Beatification ceremony on September 15.
(Oct. 4)
Read more about the Beatification of Blessed Basil Moreau in an article by school Principal Mrs. Tennant
A rivalry for the ages
Following an impressive 13-10 win over Serra, Saint Francis prepares for the legendary match-up against Bellaemine on Friday, October 5 at Saint Francis High School. The game marks the 50th season of the longest uninterrupted rivalry between Santa Clara County teams. (Oct. 4)
Read full article by David Kiefer of the Mercury News
City of San Jose commends SFHS for humanitarian effort with Sister City of Pune, India
At the San Jose City Council Meeting on September 25, Mayor Chuck Reed and the City Council recognized Saint Francis High School for demonstrating outstanding international civic involvement and a humanitarian spirit in advancing educational and social opportunities for students at the Hutatma Rajguru School in San Jose’s sister city of Pune, India. (Oct. 4)
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Saint Francis Honors 1977 CCS Championship Football Team
On Friday, September 28, Saint Francis High School honored the school’s first Central Coast Section Championship football team in commemoration of the 30th Anniversary of their historic achievement. (Sept. 28)
Boys water polo team named
"team of the week" by Cal-Hi Sports
On the heels of their impressive tournament championship win over Menlo School at the Scott Roche Invitational last weekend, the boys water polo team, No. 2 in the Mercury News rankings, was interviewed this week for the upcoming broadcast of Cal-Hi Sports Bay Area. The show airs on Sunday, Sept. 23 at 7 and 11 p.m. on Your TV20/Cable 13 and on Tuesday, Sept. 25 at 6 p.m. on Comcast SportsNet.
SIxteen Saint Francis students named Semifinalists in
2008 National Merit Scholarship Competition
Sixteen seniors have been named Semifinalists in the 53nd annual National Merit Scholarship Program. Semifinalists are those students who score highest in each state, representing less than 1% of California’s high school seniors. (Sept. 12)
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Daniel Nava ('01) Named Golden Baseball League MVP
Saint Francis Alumni First Rookie to Win Honor
(Sept. 13)
Read full Golden Baseball League article
Mimi Chan ('09) Selected for Villa Montalvo Teen Council
Community invited to attend Teen Arts Fair:
Do Something New, Sunday, September 16.
Saint Francis Junior, Mimi Chan, participated in a ten-week intensive workshop with artists in residence Mario Ybarra and Karla Diaz, curated an exhibit and helped create the first-ever Teen Arts Fair. (Sept. 12)
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Saint Francis prepares students for a global culture
During the summer break, Saint Francis High School principal Patricia Tennant traveled to China to initiate a cultural exchange program with Changzhou Senior Middle School of Jiangsu Province in China. At the same time, Mandarin was added to Saint Francis High School’s foreign language lineup for the fall. (Sept. 7)
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Presentation on teens and technology draws a crowd
Dean Margaret Miller addressed issues relating to teens and online safety at the Women's Club meeting on Sept. 5th. (Sept. 6)
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Michael Pritchard speaks at assembly, inspires student body
Motivational speaker, comedian and author Michael Pritchard spoke to the entire student body on Monday, August 24th, in a special assembly to kickoff the school year and welcome the freshmen to the Saint Francis community. (Sept 6)
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SF teacher receives MIT’s Inspirational Teacher Award
The MIT Club of Northern California has selected Saint Francis High School’s own Chihiro Ikezi as the recipient of this year’s MIT Inspirational Teacher Award. Chihiro will be honored at an award ceremony on October 23rd. (Sept 5)
Student musicians and vocalists take a trip Down Under
A total of 75 combined members of the symphonic and jazz bands and chamber choir along with 35 adults, including band director Danna Mitchell, traveled to Sydney Australia this summer (June 11-21) for a 10-day excursion. (Sept. 4)
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SF football wins season opener, makes headlines
Lancers stunned No. 1 Oak Grove 31-15 in Friday night's football game. (Sept. 4)
Read full article by David Kiefer of the Mercury News
Social studies teacher featured in San Jose Magazine
Lesley Muller is featured as one of San Jose Magazine's Educators of the Year. This annual segment features Silicon Valley's finest teachers and principals nominated by their school or school district. (Sept. 4)
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Poverello garners prestigious publication award
The 2007 edition of the Poverello, the Saint Francis High School yearbook, received a Bronze Medallist award from the American Scholastic Press Association. (Sept. 4)
SFHS vs. St. Mary’s game to broadcast live!
Comcast Sports has chosen to film the SF verses Saint Mary’s match-up as a part of their Northern California high school football series. The game, originally scheduled for Fri., Sept. 21, will now be played under the lights on Thurs., Sept. 20, at 7:30 p.m. with a live broadcast. (Sept. 4)
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Wrestler earns All-American status, makes school history
In July, Drew Meulman ’10 became the first wrestler in school history to earn All-American status. He competed in the USA Wrestling National Freestyle tournament in Fargo, ND, and took 5th place at 189 lbs. (Aug. 29)
Students get makeovers for View from the Bay segment
ABC 7’s View from the Bay filmed students on campus at Saint Francis for their segment on the fashion featured in Disney’s hit made-for-TV movie, High School Musical 2. (Aug. 27)
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Entire SFHS staff gives back to the community
On Wed., Aug. 15 from 9 a.m. to 1:30 p.m., the entire SFHS staff volunteered at eleven different community-service organizations on a fully contracted workday. This has been a biennial tradition for the last 12 years as a part of the school’s fall staff kickoff orientation series. (Aug 16)
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