MARCH 2019 YOUR MONTHLY REPORT ON THE ST. AUGUSTINE HIGH SCHOOL EXPERIENCE ST. AUGUSTINE HIGH SCHOOL • 3266 NUTMEG STREET • SAN DIEGO, CA 92104-5199 • 619.282.2184 • WWW.SAHS.ORG Principal James Horne CLEAN SWEEP. Four amazing and dedicated Saints varsity teams captured their respective league championships: Wrestling, Soccer, Basketball and Rugby. “To have so many teams bring home titles in one year is absolutely great stuff, “said Saints Athletic Director Michael Stephenson on Twitter. Pictured above with the ball is Saints Rugby standout Michael Cross, the leading scorer in Southern California Boys High School Rugby leagues. Photo by Janet Colucci. Find out more on Page 12. Continued on page 9 NEW HORIZONS. Paris is a bit chilly in January, but it didn't faze the Saintsmen participating in one of several travel opportunities provided by the school's ongoing Intersession program. The Faculty chaperoned journey included visits to Europe and Panama. As part of the 10-day visit, these Euro bound Saintsmen took in the Louvre (pictured in the courtyard with the I.M. Pei designed pyramid; the Eiffel Tower and the iconic Notre Dame Cathedral. Students and parents interested in future Intersession travel should contact the school. A CHAMPIONSHIP SEASON SAINTS SAVORS FOUR WINTER SPORT TITLES INCOMING FROSH SCHOLARSHIP WINNERS See Page 3 BELIEVE IN THEM Dear Parents & Friends L ast week I traveled to Whispering Winds Catholic Conference Center to spend a day with the Seniors who were on the Kairos retreat. In just five short hours I heard many times over, students express their fears, doubts and anxiety about what the future holds. Here at Saints we believe strongly that we are working to prepare students for the “real world”. But beyond the classroom our students wrestle with the uncertainty that lies ahead of them. And in these moments, it is OFF CAMPUS LEARNING. Senior Liam Brucker-Casey spent his month long Intersession internship with the UCSD Department of History. For more on Saints annual internship program go to page 4.
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MARCH 2019 YOUR MONTHLY REPORT ON THE ST. AUGUSTINE HIGH SCHOOL EXPERIENCEST. AUGUSTINE HIGH SCHOOL • 3266 NUTMEG STREET • SAN DIEGO, CA 92104-5199 • 619.282.2184 • WWW.SAHS.ORG
Principal James Horne
CLEAN SWEEP. Four amazing and dedicated Saints varsity teams captured their respective league championships: Wrestling, Soccer, Basketball and Rugby. “To have so many teams bring home titles in one year is absolutely great stuff, “said Saints Athletic Director Michael Stephenson on Twitter. Pictured above with the ball is Saints Rugby standout Michael Cross, the leading scorer in Southern California Boys High School Rugby leagues. Photo by Janet Colucci.
Find out more on Page 12.
Continued on page 9
NEW HORIZONS. Paris is a bit chilly in January, but it didn't faze the Saintsmen participating in one of several travel opportunities provided by the school's ongoing Intersession program. The Faculty chaperoned journey included visits to Europe and Panama. As part of the 10-day visit, these Euro bound Saintsmen took in the Louvre (pictured in the courtyard with the I.M. Pei designed pyramid; the Eiffel Tower and the iconic Notre Dame Cathedral. Students and parents interested in future Intersession travel should contact the school.
A CHAMPIONSHIP SEASONSAINTS SAVORS FOUR WINTER SPORT TITLES
INCOMING FROSH
SCHOLARSHIP WINNERS
See Page 3
BELIEVE IN THEMDear Parents & Friends
Last week I traveled to Whispering Winds
Catholic Conference Center to spend a day with the Seniors who were on the Kairos retreat. In just five short hours I heard many times over, students express their
fears, doubts and anxiety about what the future holds. Here at Saints we believe strongly that we are working to prepare students for the “real world”. But beyond the classroom our students wrestle with the uncertainty that lies ahead of them. And in these moments, it is
OFF CAMPUS LEARNING. Senior Liam Brucker-Casey spent his month long Intersession internship with the UCSD Department of History. For more on Saints annual internship program go to page 4.
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AUGUSTINIAN HERITAGE
As per tradition, on Senior Night varsity Basketball team players and parents/
guardians are introduced to the overflow crowd attending one of the final games of the season. This year, Senior Night was matched against archrival Cathedral Catholic. As the introductions were about to be begin the gym lights dimmed into a dramatic purple hue. One by one upperclassmen and their families walked out on to the court. It was already a special night for Misa Rosado, one of the few seniors on this year’s squad because he was happy to be escorted by local relatives, who have been his San Diego family. Principal James Horne explains “Misa Rosado came to Saints from Puerto Rico after Hurricane Maria destroyed his home and school. Having relatives in San Diego and
a keen desire to play basketball Misa set his eyes on Saints. His parents remained in the storm ravaged U.S. Territory to rebuild.” As Misa’s entered Sanders Gym for Senior Night, he caught glimpse of two very familiar persons in his life. To unite the family and to surprise Misa, the school’s Augustinians, the faculty, staff and administrators paid for his parents to fly to San Diego to attend the special Senior Night ceremonies and game. It was the first time, the Rosado’s had seen their son since he left Puerto Rico and it would be the first time they’d see their son compete for Saints. When Misa saw his parents waiting for him, he put his hands over his face and bent over in tears. His family quickly surrounded him.
Laughter and hugs all around. An unbelievable reunion had happened in plain sight. And, not a proverbial dry eye was to be found in the packed gymnasium. Caritas, indeed.
But the night was not over. It was a special Senior Night Another for another Saintsman basketball player. Jared Stearns was injured during the school’s football season and he was unable to compete in his final year in basketball. Although, he didn’t play a minute this season, the Saints Community in attendance for Senior Night, led by the ever vocal “The Pit” student cheering section let him know how much they cared for this young man. Caritas, indeed.
CARITAS...
Photography by William Hill, Saints Parent
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SENIOR. Misa Rosado in game action vs. Cathedral Catholic in Sanders Gym.
REUNITED: Misa with his parents, Anna Maria and Miguel Rosado and San Diego family.
JOY. Hugs all around.SURPRISED. Misa surprised bends over in happy tears.
CHEERS. Jared Stearns is saluted by the Saints Community on Senior Night along with his parents Phillip and Leona Stearns.
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FUTURE FROSH SCHOLARSTop Ten 2019 Entrance Exam Results
Each year St. Augustine High School offers academic scholarships to the ten young men who have the highest composite scores on the HSPT examination. This year, as nearly 300 eighth graders sat for the examination, each of the following student earned one of the top ten
composite scores. To recognize their accomplishment the St. Augustine High School community is awarding each of them a $20,000 scholarship at entrance. Congratulations!
Ty Woods St. Therese
Pierre Paye St. Michael, Poway
William Hatem Earl Warren Middle
Jacob Pajimola St. Didacus
Henry HooperSt. Charles Borremeo
Z. Harris Quinto St. Gregory the Great
Theodore McKamey St. Didacus
Caden WebsterSt. Michael, Poway
James O’Leary St. Gregory the Great
Luis Gonzalez Our Lady of Mt. Carmel
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RUBEN’S 3 RBI SANDWICHSaints Alum Ruben Fontes (’17) is on the roster of a very good Davidson College varsity baseball team. He’s a 6-2 Sophomore starting for the North Carolina college, where he has been terrorizing Div. 1 Atlantic 10 Conference pitching. A recent Twitter showcased Ruben lining a home run to right after hitting triple earlier in a 15-3 win over Towson University. That outburst netted 3 RBI for the left-handed slugger, who is the son of Ruben and Anne Fontes of Bonita. At Saints, he excelled in both baseball and basketball. He was team captain and All-Western League in baseball where he was a three-year starter as a catcher and in the outfield. As a Davidson Wildcat he’s been used as a catcher, DH and in a utility role.
ALUMS IN THE NEWS
JUMP INTO HISTORYSaints Alum Tanner Battikha (’16) won the Mountain West Conference long jump event with a personal best of 24.3 feet. Tanner’s mark places him 10th all time in University of New Mexico track and field history. It was the junior's first indoor championship after finishing third in the event the last two years.
WHEN IN ROMEAlum Guillermo Hernandez (’10) is presently in Rome, where he is studying at the Pontifical North American College. The Seminarian from the Diocese of San Diego is pictured with United States Supreme Court Justice Samuel Alito. Hernandez attended a lecture late last year by Justice Alito on conscience and religious freedom.
WILDCAT. Alum Ruben Fontes now playing baseball for Davidson College.
SEMINARIAN Guillermo Hernandez in Rome.
LOBO’S BIG LEAP. Alum Tanner Battikha set a new Univ. of New Mexico track and field long jump record.
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INTERSESSION’S DIVERSITY OF CLASSES, Part 2
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This edition features more images from 2019’s Intersession internship program. As mentioned last month in Saints Scene the Intersession was developed a decade ago by
Saints administration and faculty. Intersession is a rare phenomenon among U.S. high schools (lay or Catholic). Few if any such programs exist. The creation of the Intersession is one of many crowning administrative achievements at Saints led by The Augustinians; school’s President Edwin Hearn and Principal James Horne. The mini term provides students the opportunity to investigate studies in areas that interest them and by doing so, spark a curiosity and inquisitiveness that naturally stimulates their desire to learn new things. Intersession in 2019 featured a vast array of course offerings that include some old favorites such as: Engineering Design, Robotics, Skills for Life, Marine Biology/SCUBA, Careers in Sports, Acting/Film Production, Introduction to Architecture, Aquatic Sports, and Lifetime Physical Fitness. Plus, new ones like the very popular cooking class, which featured a guest lecture by top TV Chef Marcela Valladolid.
As part of the Intersession Marine Biology class students obtained their Scuba Certification. The Saints began their journey with pool training and eventually had a dive in La Jolla Cove. (L-R ) Nick Rohen, Andrew Goodridge, Griffin Miller, and Christopher Lloyd.
Jimmy Miller interned at Rollings Hills Pet Hospital.
Chris Erpelding, Alec Stonehouse and Aidan Lopez interned at Mossy Toyota and are pictured with mentor Mr. Dale Snow.
Million Thanks to Intersession Community Supporters
2019 Internship Sites
St. Augustine’s world class Intersession (mid-30-day-term) would not
be possible without the support of individuals, businesses and organizations in Greater San Diego. Such support makes Saints a leader in providing career ideas and hands-on experience to its student body. It’s a program that now offers an internship each year for the entire senior class.
USD Athletic Office: Athletic DirectorUSD: University Mission & Ministry St. Pius X Catholic School Our Lady of Grace Catholic SchoolSchool of the MadeleineSt. Kieran Catholic School Ecolife Foundation Eddie Grace Creative Media Mirum Agency SDSU Enrollment Services CommunicationsMedia Arts Center-Digital GymSAHS: Athletic Training1RM Performance Teague Insurance Agency Anchor General Insurance Co. Burger Construction RoyCo Construction Jim Leek Builders Alliance Lath and PlasterMex Grocer.com So. Cal Performance AutomotiveJarvis Auto Repair Mossy ToyotaSan Diego Gulls Future Champions Golf Rancho Carlsbad Golf ClubSIIL.mx Office Furniture Outlet Corrao Group LLC Intermil S.C.: Real Estate Services Caffe Saverios Marketing TeamKAAR Direct MailSmartDrive Systems, Inc. Coldwell Banker Commercial NRT IPG: Investment Placement GroupMoss Adams LLP MEGAPRINT San Diego Chamber of Commerce-Mexico Business Center Di Donato Associates Shaper Studios Surf ShopVoga EventosSunroad Resort Marina Hampton Inn-Kearny Mesa Secretario de Formento Agropecuario
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Lucky Line Products, Inc. Kontron Old Venice Caffe, Restaurant, & BarK n B RestaurantUSD Athletic Office: Sports MedicineCalifornia Orthopedic InstituteValletta Orthopedics Torrey Pines Orthopedics Scripps Oral Pathology Service Center for Oral and Facial SurgeryPremier Dental Care of EastlakeSan Diego D & M Pharmacies Inc.Kaiser-Zion Rehab United-Grossmont San Diego Spine & RehabEl Cajon Valley Veterinary Hospital ECLAP: East County Large Animal PracticeRolling Hills Vet. Clinic University of Louisville: Resource Research FacilitiesOregon Health & Science University & VA San Diego Nerve Study Center Hospital Angeles TijuanaIssstecali Clinica Las Palmas Tijuana Scripps Mercy Hospital ED-Chula Vista Total Physical Therapy VASDHS La Jolla Congresswoman Susan Davis Ca. State Assembly: Lorena GonzalezSenator Joel Anderson Barbara Bry for City Council San Diego Fire Dept. Station 21 Carlton, DiSante, & FreudenbergerCharmasson, Buchaca, & Leach LLP gPHe AbogadosLaw Office of Mark IgnacioHomeland Security LiasonFederal U.S. Pre Trial Services Daybreak Games Company LLC Sony Computer Entertainment Cymer Southland Electric Inc.Hi Tech Honeycomb Inc. Planetary Machine & Engineering Inc.Simon Wong Engineering Revolution Enterprises Inc. Qualcomm Thinkabit Lab Cabrillo National Monument Cal Trans Walsh Engineering and Surveying Inc. City of Chula Vista Public Works Dept. City of San Diego Public Works: Engineering and Capital Projects San Diego Zoo Institute for Conservation Research VidboxGibson-BarnesDomus Studio ArchitectureGrotto Climbing & YogaGreystone Group LLCSeaforth Sports Fishing
What to be an Internship sponsor? Contact the School for more information.
Intersession is also a wonderful linkage between the Saints Community and San Diegans in general. As an example, the Intersession Internship program would not be possible without the individuals, businesses and organizations, who have so generously agreed to adopt a Saintsman intern for an entire month. Witness how much can happen in 30 days in January between semesters.
Saintsman Michael Pacheco with Ocean Discovery Institute mentor Ms. Rochelle Mothokakobo.
Josh Putris at Dexcom Diabetic Monitoring.
The Corrao Group hosted students again as part of our Internship program. Students and their faculty supervisor, Mr. Stephenson are pictured here with Jack Corrao II (far left) and Jack Corrao III (far right), both of whom are Saintsmen.
Posing with mentors, Ben Leach, Ryan Llanes and Eugenio Casta (L-R) participated in a Civil Engineering internship with the City of San Diego.
Michael Odanga with Jen Morelli, one of the outreach mentors at San Diego’s Alpha Project.
James Campbell interned at Walsh Engineering & Surveying with firm owner and mentor Mr. Larry Walsh.
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ST. AUGUSTINE HIGH SCHOOL
AROUNDCAMPUS
COLLEGE BOUNDJ.T. Penick (’19), an All-Section linebacker noted for his keen tackling ability, recently told the Union-Tribune he was blessed beyond measure to say “...I’ve committed to play football at Army...”
Tyson McWilliams, a two sport standout (football and basketball) has committed (as a junior) to play football for the United States Military Academy, West Point, New York.
Cole BarryTyson McWilliamsJ.T. Penick
Senior Cole Barry has signed a letter of intent to play football this coming Fall with Cal Poly Pomona/Pitzer College.
READY TO GORecently, St. Rose of Lima School, allowed students to come to school dressed as something they dreamed of being in the future. Here is Daniel Horne suited up as a Saints Baseball player before heading off to school. Go Saints!
PRAYER FOR MY SAINTSMAN SONLoving Father, Please guide my son to always do Your will; allow him to see what is really important, and remind him how much I love him. Send good and wholesome friends into his life, keep him safe, bless him with good health, and give him the courage to do the right thing when difficult or tempting choices cross his path. Make my son strong in character, rich in sympathy, and generous in spirit. Bless him with a gentle nature, and a kind heart. Let him become a man committed to the Gospel of Your Son Jesus. Grant him a lasting faith, and lead him to a profound love for You, his family, and himself.
Amen. Prayer by Rev. John R. Sanders, OSA (’66)
IMPORTANT DATES FOR 2019-20 FINANCIAL AID APPLICATIONS For the 2019-20 academic year any family wishing to be considered for a tuition grant must complete a new tuition grant application even if they received a 2018-19 grant. Applications are found online on the school’s web site home page by clicking on the FAST link towards the bottom of the home page. Parents can contact the school’s Accounting Manager Mr. Kevin DeRieux for assistance with completing the online application.
Incoming freshmen (and their brothers):March 2019 – grant award notifications mailed
Returning students:March 17, 2019 – grant application form submittal deadlineMay, 2019 – grant award notifications mailed
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You are invited to be our Guests!
29th Annual St. Augustine High School Grandparents’ Day Celebration
March 15, 2019 • 10:45 AM
10:45am Grandsons will take their grandparents on a tour of the campus
11:30am Mass in Rev. John Sanders Gym
Photos will be taken of Grandparents with their Grandson
MARCH 20 IS REGISTRATION DEADLINE FOR THE 2019-20 SCHOOL YEAR Steve Chipp, Executive Director of Finance, has announced that the registration period for the 2019-20 academic year that began February 11 and registration is done on the school’s web site through the Smart Tuition link. Submittal of the tuition agreement and payment of the registration fee and deposit (total $460.00) are due by March 20. To complete the process click on the Smart Tuition link found on the home page of Saints website (www.enrollwithsmart.com). You will be asked to enter your Smart username and password. Once logged in, verify the information on your Smart record and update any information as needed. You will then be directed through the process of completing the tuition agreement and making payment. Parents who are new to Saints in 2019-20 will need to establish a Smart account through the same link. “Students are not considered fully registered until the tuition agreement is completed and $460.00 for the registration fee and tuition deposit is paid,” says Mr. Chipp. He adds “completing the registration process by March 20 is extremely important for scheduling students for the classes they desire.” For assistance in completing online registration parents can contact Saints’ Staff Accountant Ann Balmin at 619-282-2184 extension 5522 or [email protected].
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our school community’s underlying care (Caritas) for each and every student that lifts them up and encourages them to continue on the path. As parents and teachers there is a single statement we can make to students to express our care for them and solidify our relationship with them. This simple statement can change the way students view us and how we see them. That powerful statement is “I believe in you!” When we hear stories about students achieving uncommon results, the power of believing in students is almost always the central force. Our relationships with the boys we educate are of primary importance and they need to be radically aware of our support and encouragement. As the second semester moves into Spring, I encourage you to take the time to re-communicate with your student just how deeply you believe in him.
Yours in the Spirit of Catholic Education,
James HornePrincipal
DEAR PARENTS & FRIENDSContinued from page 1
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NIGHT MOVESWilliam Hill, a Saints Dad is an experienced sports photographer, who for many years has captured the choreography of Saints athletics. The following is one more compilation of his work that captures the excitement of a highly charged evening of basketball in the amazing new Rev. John Sanders Gym played on Court ‘64 named in honor of the Class of 1964.
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A great night for basketball.
Opening act.
The crowd.
A terrific venue.
The Band.
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The Pit of cheers.
The Alums. The Coach. The Game.
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A CHAMPIONSHIP SEASONSAINTS SAVORS FOUR WINTER SPORT TITLES
By Eric Dent
How sweet it is! As the winter season concludes, the Saints have had an unprecedented run of success in the various sports on campus. The Saints have captured league titles in rugby, soccer, basketball and wrestling.
Let’s take a look at the four teams’ journey to the title.
TEAM RUGBY. SoCal Interscholastic Rugby Federation Champions.
RUGBY CHAMPS. The Saints Rugby team experienced its most successful campaign in club history. The Saints were unbeaten in league play and concluded the regular season campaign with a 7-0 record. The team saw a big victory over St. John Bosco where the Saints reclaimed the Titan Shield and the last game of the season where the Saints beat Cathedral 38-7 in the annual competition for the Charity Cup.
The successful league season earned the Saints a #7 ranking in the national standings. The Saints lost a bitterly contested battle with Bosco in the SoCal final, but will advance to play in the inaugural SoCal vs NorCal competition played at UCLA before the Cal vs UCLA match on March 9. The final rugby competition will pit SoCal’s #2 ranked Saints versus De La Salle (#2 ranked in NorCal) from the Bay Area.
SOCCER CHAMPS. The Saints Rugby team was matched by the soccer team. The Saints soccer team clinched the league title with a 5-2-1 record in league and 11-7-3 overall. The team advanced to the CIF playoffs and earned a hard fought 3-2 extra-time victory over Coronado in the first round of the playoffs. The next game was the San Diego CIF Open Division Semi-Final. The Saints played to 1-1 draw in regular time, but lost out to Pt. Loma in a penalty kick shoot-out. Despite the loss in CIF, the Saints advanced at month end to the State Playoffs, where they lost 2-1 to an always tough San Clemente High team. TEAM SOCCER. Western League Soccer Champions.
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BASKETBALL CHAMPS. Not to be outdone, the basketball team had another amazing season. The team won league again with a 11-1 record, and a 22-7 record overall. The team also played in the Torrey Pines Holiday classic where it took on some of the strongest teams in the nation. The team used these early tests to improve and get sharp for the league season. A loss in the first round of the CIF Open Division Playoffs was a setback, but the Saints rebounded by earning a slot in the 2019 State Playoffs. First playoff game saw the Saints lose 68-57 versus a hugely talented team from LA area’s Etiwanda High School.
WRESTLING CHAMPS. After finishing in second place for the past three years in Eastern League competition, Saints Wrestling in 2019 broke through to win its first league championship since 2006. Prior to that the school won wrestling league crowns in 2002, 1996, 1992, 1984, 1986 and earned its one CIF championship in 1992. Seven seniors paced the 2019 title run, the most upperclassmen on one team ever. “Winning was a nice reward for them after four years of hard work," added Coach Matt Linville.
WRAP-UP. The Saints have not seen a winter sports season with such dynastic dominance in the school’s 97 years. With 2018-19 championships accomplished it will be exciting to see these over achieving underclassmen ladened teams: rugby, soccer, wrestling and basketball teams compete at the highest level—next season.
TEAM WRESTLING. Eastern League Wrestling Champions.
TEAM BASKETBALL. Western League Basketball Champions.
