November 30, 2020
 
Junipero Serra High School Newsletter
Junipero Serra High School believes that students of all faiths and backgrounds deserve an academically challenging, spiritually enriching Catholic college preparatory education that forms them to become generous, responsible citizens and leaders

The Play
"Scenes From A Quarantine"
by Lindsey Price

What if Romeo & Juliet missed their marriage by a day because of a quarantine order?

The Serra Players will be performing the online play "SCENES FROM A QUARANTINE" on Thursday Dec. 3rd at 5:00 PM.
We will send the link on Thursday December 3rd. 
From Mother Teresa
"....the ocean would be less because of that missing drop."
 
Thanks to these Alumni and Friends of Serra for their buckets, cups and drops. 

John Hejlik '58 (above),
Dino '67 and Carrie Tellone,  Richard Jenkins, Rob Duffy, Gwendolyn Martin and a special thank you to the members of the Serra Women Athletic Group.
(S.W.A.G) who support Women's Athletics with their dues each month.  When we are open, we will have a special night for them.
A Request.

A request from Irene Tortola, Serra's Tuition Manager.

"Vince and Joe, please thank everyone who donated to the 80K Match. We helped a lot of families. Please remind  the Serra Family that the end of the year is approaching fast and to remember Serra if they are making end of the year Charitable Donations. Remind them that people who itemize deductions can deduct up to $300.00 above the line."

Click Here to donate online. 
Serra Business Support

Ramona's Mexican Food Products 
13633 S. Western Ave. 
Gardena, CA 90249 
(310) 323-1950 
www.ramonas.com


No matter where you are remember to go online and read our hometown newspaper.


Remember Lomeli's gives a 20% discount when you wear Serra gear.
Thank You!
Tomorrow is "Giving Tuesday." As our readers know, we just successfully completed the 80K Foundation Match. 
So, on this "Giving Tuesday," the Administration, Faculty, Staff and Students of Serra High School are just saying:

THANK YOU
from Serra! 


Click here to watch the students say Thank You!
to all who donated to the Match, and to all who donated throughout the year including The ALL HAIL! campaign in the spring.
For those who like to count, you were a part of raising $86,293 from 112 Alumni, Friends, Companies, Teachers, and including former Teacher Dr. Charles Donovan, former Vice-Principal Margaret Shoukry and former Advancement/Alumni Office Manager Jordan Bozer.
So, we had our Giving Tuesday a little early. 
A Few Principals
Here are 6 Serra Principals. We will be picturing more in another edition.
 
Father William Swegar, S.M.

Brother Joe Hoffman, S.M.
Father Jorge Da Silva S.M.
Father Bertrand Clemons, S.M.
Brother Ed Johnson, S.M.
Msgr. Sal Pilato
"Up On Game." More Serra Entrpeneurs. 

Sisters Siera Thompson '13 and Simone Thompson '12 are "Up On Game," Both played on championship Lady Cavalier basketball teams. Simone attended, played and graduated from Cal State Dominguez Hills. Siera attended, played and graduated from the University of Michigan. Each was an exceptional student-athlete.

They created their business, "Up On Game" in June of 2019.
Siera and Simone dedicated their lives to being superb student-athletes. Now they are on a mission to use their experiences to help the next generation be better, more prepared and essentially be "Up on Game" to become better student-athletes.

They have produced a series of informational videos on You Tube coaching student-athletes to be "Up on Game."
Click here to see them.

Click here to order your "Up on Game" apparel. 
Follow "Up on Game" on Facebook, Instagram and Twitter.
Siera and Simone are S.W.A.G members.
A Stocking Stuffer Idea
Serra's Booster's are offering a 4 pack of Serra Face Masks for $39.00 delivered. You will receive 2 Blue Masks and 2 Red Masks. Please order before December 15th and the Booster's will get them shipped by that date. All funds will go to Booster's Athletic Fund.

Click here to order your stocking stuffers.
Cavalier Code
Cavaliers have faith and integrity.
Cavaliers are humble and accountable.
Cavaliers are scholars who lead and serve.
Cavaliers are soldiers for Christ.
We are Cavaliers.
All Hail!
Sincerely,
Joe Cormier '81
Director of Development