November 12, 2015
Volleyball Season Highlights
The volleyball team went 20-16 on the season and
finished third in the Delta League standings. The
Troubadours advanced to the Sac-Joaquin Section
Division II playoffs, advancing to the quarterfinals
under veteran coach Alynn Wright. Ashlynn Fresques
’16 joined Kelsey Grover ’17 and Claire Schutz ’17 on
the all-league team.
November 11, 2015
Tennis Season Highlights
The tennis team advanced to the Sac-Joaquin
Section semifinals and won the Delta League title
with a 15-2 overall record under head coach Kristi
Spector, including an 11-1 Delta League mark to
finish tied for first with Franklin. It was the first
league title since 2012. Avery Spector ’16 was named
the Delta League Most Valuable Player by a vote of
the coaches and earned all-league honors for the
third consecutive season.
11.6.15 Mass of Remembrance
The St. Francis Choir shared their talents and love of God with
others when performing during the Mass of Remembrance at
Jesuit High School.
11.6.15 Dia De Los Muertos Altars
Dia De Los Muertos, commonly known as Day of the Dead,
focuses on the gathering of family and friends to pray for and
remember friends and family members who have passed, to
help support their spiritual journey. Our Spanish 3 students built
ofrendas, or altars, and decorated them using traditional sugar
skulls, marigold flowers, and photos.
11.7.15 Fall Parent Retreat
Parents’ Guild offered a two-hour retreat for parents to reflect,
pray and find faith-filled support for the joys and challenges of
raising a teenager. SFHS Athletic Director Mark McGreevy and his
wife Cassy facilitated the retreat.
11.10.15 Veterans’ Day Prayer Service
We gathered around our nation’s flag in Serra Court to honor
our Veterans both near and far. A prayer service was prepared
by our Patriots Club, and the A Cappella Blue Skirts sang the
National Anthem.
11.10.15 Prospective Parent Shadow Day
More than 100 prospective parents came to SFHS to talk
to campus leadership about the investment in a St. Francis
education. With classroom observations and a Q&A with students,
parents left well prepared to help their daughters make that
important high school decision.
11.11.15 NLI Signing Day
Thirteen St. Francis Troubadours participated in the Fall National
Letter-of-Intent and College Commitment Celebration. Ariane
Arndt, who will attend UC-Berkeley out of the Pac-12 Conference,
headlined a class representing seven sports committing to 12
different schools. The fall signees included Ariane Arndt, Track,
UC-Berkeley; Mel Baccay, Softball, Michigan State; Jenna Barthels,
Water Polo, Cal-State Northridge; Caroline Coyle, Crew, UCLA;
Lilly Enes, Track and Field, Yale; Tia Hay, Basketball, Colorado
State; Katie McIntee, Swimming, San Jose State; Chloe Mitchell,
Swimming, Fordham; Maggie Oys, Water Polo, Santa Clara;
Julianna Qvistgaard, Crew, Cal; Nicole Spring, Track and Field,
Brown; Tiffany Wong, Diving, UC San Diego; Julie Zanobini, Water
Polo, Loyola Marymount.
11.12.15 Parent Information Night
Father Parungao, Stephen Tholcke, Director of Campus Ministry,
and Theology Department Chairs came together with parents
and students for a night of education and fun Q & A about
“Catholicism 101: Everything You Wanted to Know about
Catholicism but Were Afraid to Ask.”