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Our Mission
The mission of St. Vincent de Paul High School is to educate students through a college preparatory curriculum that develops their spiritual, academic, and social potential. As a Catholic school, we teach Gospel values and ideals and provide opportunities for our students to experience and grow in their faith. Our goal is for students to become compassionate, responsible and active members of their communities.
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Message From Our New President
Mr. Tom Coughlan
Dear St. Vincent de Paul Community,
I am thrilled to be addressing you as the first President of St. Vincent de Paul Catholic Schools. It is truly an honor to be assuming the responsibility for not only one, but two great schools with such rich history and tradition in Sonoma and Marin Counties.
The elementary school has been in existence for almost 130 years, and the 2017-18 school year will mark the 100th anniversary for the high school. Both schools continue to provide a strong Catholic education focused on "Faith, Academics and Service" and where students "Enter to Learn and Leave to Serve". In my new role as President, I look forward to supporting these long-standing goals for our students, as their success is our ultimate mission.
In the weeks ahead, I will be busy working with faculty and staff to build out plans for the coming year at both schools. During this process, I look forward to meeting as many families as possible. My hope is to form partnerships with families and their students, so that all can experience the best that St. Vincent de Paul Catholic Schools have to offer.
Even though I have only been a part of the St. Vincent de Paul community for a short time, I can clearly see the potential to build upon our excellent legacy. In the weeks and months to come, I hope to work together to highlight these qualities that make St. Vincent de Paul Catholic Schools so special and differentiate us as two premier schools in the Petaluma area.
While there is a lot of work ahead, I am confident that the St. Vincent de Paul community and its schools have a very bright future.
Sincerely,
Tom Coughlan
President
St. Vincent de Paul Catholic Schools
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Alumni Highlights
Frank Ryan, Class of 1995
Frank Ryan was born in Marin County, California. He studied painting, drawing, and printmaking at Sonoma State University. In 1999 he was awarded a scholarship to study in Italy at the Accademia di Belle Arti di Firenze. He received an MFA in painting and drawing from the University of California, Los Angeles in 2006. He has been featured in New American Paintings (Issues 73 and 127), Studio Visit Magazine, and his work has been reviewed in the LA Weekly and the Los Angeles Times. Ryan's paintings are a part of numerous private collections across the United States, including the private collection of Dallas Price and Bob Van Breda. He is also included in public collections, such as the Creative Artists Agency (CAA) Collection, The Art Collection at Levi's Stadium(pictured here), and the Orange County Museum of Art. He currently lives and exhibits in Los Angeles. His work can still be seen on the SVHS campus.
Kym McNicholas, Class of 1993
Interviewed by Analise Silva, Class of 2017
Emmy Award Winning Newscaster, Kym McNicholas '93, transferred to SVHS her junior year. McNicholas said it was Ms. Donovan's support and encouragement to not write in a formulaic style, but to embrace writing from the heart, along with Mr. Deshazer's countless hours explaining new concepts after school that she learned to fight for what she believed in. That's not all, McNicholas accounts all of her confidence that has given her a journalism career to these St. Vincent teachers as well. "I would not be where I am today if not for St. Vincent's," Kym admitted.
Click here for full article
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Alumni Speaker Series
Steven Rainey, Class of 2007
Our third alumni speaker was Steven Rainey '07 (Director of Sale, Indeed.com). Steven graduated from
San Diego State University where he majored in International Business with an Emphasis in Spanish and Western Europe and a concentration in Management and Finance.
He spoke to the upperclassmen about staying motivated in college and having fun while keeping your eye on the prize. Love his message, Be Present, Be Involved, Be Different. Thank you Steven!
Christopher Lynch, Class of 2009
Christopher Lynch, Class of 2009, is a recent
postgraduate from the University of Leeds in England, having achieved an MA in Global Development. Following the completion of his Masters, he has accepted a one year fellowship serving as an analyst at a consulting firm in Rwanda. Before he left in April 2017, he spoke to the students about setting SMART goals: Specific, Measurable, Agreed Upon, Realistic and Time based. He told them to travel abroad if they can, don't be afraid to take opportunities as the come and focus short term but think long term. Thank you Christopher!
Jenna Van De Ryt, Class of 2010
Jenna Van De Ryt visited the SVHS campus this past April. Jenna kept the students engaged with her message and enthusiasm. She told the students don't be afraid to chase your wildest dreams and if you never ask, the answer will always be "No". She reminded them the only person holding you back is yourself, network and make connections, especially in college and your internships and always remember, what you do matters. Thank you Jenna!
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Alumni Pop-Up Party
The
Class of 1982
organized an impromptu pop-up party at Brewsters in Petalu
ma on April 4th. Those in attendance had a great time seeing and catching up with their fellow alumni.
Pictured from left front:
Tim Lounibos '83,
Anne Azinheira '82,
Cati Farnham Young '82
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Kathe Gerhardt '83
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Karen Clark (Christensen) '83
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Jeff Adams '87
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Geoff Kavanaugh '83,
RIGHT SIDE (back to front):
Tim Varner '84,
Greg Clark '84,
Sandy Scalmanini '83,
Martin Kircher '83,
Alison Barnes-Kalpakoff '83 and
Debbie Borg-Tedrick '83.
Look for more pop-up parties in the future! If you would like to host or plan one, please let us know! C
ontact our office at
alumni@svhs-pet.org
or (707)763-1032 ext.163.
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Upcoming Reunions
Class of 1957 - 60 Year Reunion
Class of 1967 - 50 Year Reunion
Date: Saturday, September 23, 2017
Class of 1972 - 45 Year Reunion
Date: Saturday, September 9, 2017
Time: 6PM - 10PM
Contact: Anne Ornelles Fulks
Class of 1977 - 40 Year Reunion
Date: Saturday, September 16, 2017
Time: 1PM - 6PM
Class of 1987 - 30 Year Reunion
Date: September 23, 2017
Time: 7PM - 11PM
Class of 1997 - 20 Year Reunion
Date: Saturday, November 4, 2017
Class of 2007 - 10 Year Reunion
Date: Saturday, November 4, 2017
Contact: Joe Jerry
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Our Newest Alums - The Class of 2017
Congratulations to the class of 2017 and our newest alumni! These talented young men and women were accepted to amazing and distinguished schools across the country. For a complete list,
click here. Together, they were awarded over $1.3 million dollars in scholarships. Best of luck Class of 2017!
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2017 Grad Julia Hunter - Ready to Take on the World
Recent grad and newest alumni,
Julie Hunter, along with her debate partner Sophomore Emma Page, are ranked 16th nationally in the highly competitive world of policy debate. Last year, she teamed with Class of 2016 Adam Martin to rank 10th nationally.
"I love debate," she acknowledges. "I like the intellectual competition and I love the research. The best part is the friends I've made all over the country through debate."
It was debate that led her to St. Vincent. "It was the only place in the North Bay that had debate," she explains. It is a decision she has never regretted. "I loved St. Vincent," she says. "I like it being a small school where you know everybody."
Read Full Article Here
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Fashion Show - March 2017
FUN was had by all who attended this year's Spring Fashion Show. It was a great day at Sally Tomatoes' Sonoma Mountain Village Center. The models were amazing, showing off the clothing from over 25 of our local stores and boutiques and our own jazz band entertained the crowd with their awesome talent and voices!
This years event made over
$15,000
for our school!!
Thank you again to all of the students, parents, sponsors and merchants who contributed their support and enthusiasm to make this an incredible, memorable and fun filled event for everyone involved!
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Grandparents Day - March 2017 
SVHS Grandparents day was a huge success! Many alumni were in
attendance
with their SV grandchildren. We love seeing the many generations of Mustangs. Thank you to all the volunteers that made this a special day for our SV community.
Grandparents Day Video
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Night of the Arts - May 18th, 2017
"Art Is Fly"
Another amazing evening showcasing all that the Arts Department has to offer here at SVHS!
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Amused 2017
The 30th addition of the Amused was once again selected to receive the rank of Superior from the 2016 National Council of Teachers of English. They recognized SVHS Amused Magazine out of a total of 334 entries. Congratulations to Mrs. Donovan and the students who contributed to this recognized edition of the magazine! (Cover art by Kat Pitre)
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Congratulations to our Tuition Raffle Winner:
Susan Nalducci
The Tuition Raffle was held on Tim Shea Day, May 26th this year and it was a HUGE success, thanks to our many donors. The raffle made
$25,000, which means
$12,500 for the SVHS Biology Lab renovation and
$12,500 in tuition proceeds to our lucky
winner Susan Nalducci! Susan's family will have two students at SVHS next year! Congratulations to the Nalducci Family!!
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Upcoming Events: SVHS Celebrates 100 Years!!
The Centennial is Here - July 2017 through June 2018
There are many events being planned to celebrate the 100 year anniversary of St. Vincent de Paul High School. Here are just a few:
SVES & SVHS Jogathon - September 22nd
SVHS Homecoming - September 30th
Alumni Cross Country Run and Basketball Games - November 24th
Be sure to visit our
Alumni
facebook page for more info!
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GIVE to SVHS
Every gift, large or small, truly makes a difference. Saint Vincent de Paul High School is a non-profit organization dedicated to providing a Catholic college preparatory education to as many students as possible. Our goal is for students to become compassionate, responsible and active members of their communities. Thank you in advance for your support.
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Stay Connected
It doesn't matter if you haven't been in touch with SVHS since you graduated last year or in 1965; it is never too late to reconnect. And with that reconnection...you will help create a wonderful online SVHS alumni community! The SVHS office loves hearing from our Alumni.
Have you moved, graduated from college, taken a new job or changed your email address? Please share your news and keep us informed! Stay connected - click
HERE
to update your information.
Become an Alumni Class Ambassador
Class Ambassadors play an important role in keeping their classmates in the loop regarding news and upcoming events and reunions. Help bring your class together! Contact the Advancement & Alumni Office at 707-763-1032 ext 163 to learn more about becoming a class ambassador.
Do you need
help planning and upcoming reunion? We can help! Contact us at
hsarno@svhs-pet.org
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