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10.2.15 Feast of St . Francis Student Celebration This community celebration brings us together as a school to honor our patron , St . Francis of Assisi , and included Mass and plenty of food and games . Charitable outreach for the Feast of St . Francis was twofold this year : In support of our brothers and sisters who sustained severe wildfire damage , students and staff donated over $ 1500 to Weed Wildfire Relief ( Northern Valley Catholic Social Services ). Secondly , in celebration of our theme of “ Caring for Creation ,” the community raised $ 1,134 to purchase two water pumps , plants , trees , bees , and llamas for an impoverished community through Heifer International .
10.11.15 Open House More than one thousand guests came to campus to meet our teachers , students , coaches , and administrators . Nearly 180 student Ambassadors were on hand for guided campus tours , and the Arts Showcase featured our talented singers , dancers , musicians , and actors . After a warm welcome from our President , Principal , and SBO President , guests spent time viewing all that St . Francis has to offer and learning why it ’ s great to be an SF Troubadour !
10.23.15 - 10.31.15 Red Ribbon Week Each year St . Francis High School partners with The National Family Partnership to educate our youth on the dangers of drugs . The Red Ribbon Campaign is the oldest and largest drug prevention program in the nation , reaching millions of young people during Red Ribbon Week , October 23-31 , each year . Today , the Red Ribbon serves as a catalyst to mobilize communities to educate youth and encourage participation in drug prevention activities .
11.5.15 - 11.6.15 “ Finding Strength in God ” - Sophomore Retreat 2
10.3.15 Feast of SF Community Celebration St . Francis kicked off the 75th Anniversary Celebration with a community-wide event honoring the Feast of our Patron , St . Francis of Assisi . Alumnae from nearly 60 of our graduating classes were in attendance . Everyone enjoyed the afternoon surrounded by faculty , classmates and their families . Special thanks to our event Co-Chairs Tina Bonilla Semon ’ 86 and Julie Sazaki ’ 86 for organizing a fantastic event .
10.7.15 - 10.9.15 “ Celebrating the Gift ” - Junior Retreat 2
11.6.15 - 11.14.15 Fall Musical : “ Mary Poppins ” For two sold out weekends , “ Mary Poppins ” thrilled audiences on the St . Francis Catholic High School stage . Over one hundred students were involved in bringing this classic story to life by singing and dancing on stage , playing in the orchestra and working technical magic behind the scenes . On November 10th , nearly 1,000 students from nearby elementary schools including Carl Sundhal Elementary , Holy Trinity , Leonardo da Vinci , Phoebe Hearst , St . John Vianney , St . Mary , St . Philomene , Sacred Heart and Shalom School came to see an abbreviated showing of Mary Poppins for our annual outreach performance !
November 2 , 2015 | Golf Season Highlights
The golf team finished fourth at the Sac-Joaquin Section Masters Tournament after winning the Delta League title and going undefeated in league play . Kate Swanson ’ 16 joined Olivia Alcoran ’ 19 and Patricia Sweeney ’ 19 on the all-league team by virtue of the scores throughout the season . Swanson was named to the all-league team for the third consecutive year .