We are celebrating the final week at Carondelet for the class of 2018! On Monday, all students honored the graduating seniors during the
Senior Assembly
. Every senior was presented with their Carondelet medal and some seniors were recognized for their academic and extracurricular successes.
See the
photo gallery
and read the full list of award recipients.
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Graduation Events Continue this Week
Celebrating the graduating senior class continues with
Baccalaureate on Thursday, May 24 at 7 p.m. in the Garaventa Center.
Graduation is on Sunday, May 27 at 12:30 p.m. Please read the
Graduation webpage for full information about tickets and attendance.
Live video
of Commencement will be streamed online on the Graduation page. DVDs will be available to purchase via online forms later this week.
Later Sunday night is
Grad Night
, a safe and celebratory night for seniors from 7:15 p.m. - 3:00 a.m. on Monday.
Please see the Graduation page for more information.
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A Message from Sr. Joann Heinritz, CSJ
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Dear Carondelet High School community,
Twenty years ago, Sister Kathy Lang hired me in a part-time position at Carondelet High school as Director of CSJ Spirituality and Mission, an innovative adventure at the time to ensure the centrality of MISSION as the school evolved and faced new challenges. To experience how Mission has become core to everyone and everything at Carondelet High School speaks of the energy that the CSJ charism ignites!
Now I am being called anew, this time to respond to a need of the Sisters of St. Joseph as we manage our future as an evolving Congregation. This transition will necessitate my finishing responsibilities here in early June so that I can devote my time and creative energies in visioning our future, providing retreats and other spiritual opportunities.
How profoundly grateful I am for the Sisters with whom I have ministered over these years, the dedicated administrators, the stellar faculty and staff, the sisterhood of illustrious young women who are carrying on the CSJ mission as women of faith, heart and courage, and all of you, the supportive families and friends. A motto that was forged during my years at Carondelet captures my experience and gives evidence of our Mission: "Called to be LIGHT, Sent forth to shine!" Like the first six Sisters of St. Joseph in 1650 in Le Puy, France, the world is a brighter place because of all the alumnae who have been sent forth from Carondelet!
As a farewell gift to all of you I have created three Meditations that will be available on our Carondelet website later this week.
I will always be a loyal supporter of all that is Carondelet High School! And since I will continue to be living in the Berkeley area, hopefully there will be opportunities to be a CSJ presence and consultant at Carondelet in the future.
With warm blessings of gratitude,
Sister Joann
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A Message from Bonnie Cotter
Carondelet will lose one of its brightest lights with the "retirement" of Sister Joann from her ministry here at Carondelet as she shifts her focus to the evolving needs of the Sisters of St. Joseph Congregation. Not a day has gone by here at our school that Sister Joann's presence has not warmed the soul and spread her spirituality and vitality to all.
Like the motto she helped forge during her time here, Sister Joann has always been the light that has shone forth in all she has tackled as a minister of our faith. She has lived with an openness and compassion that has touched our faculty and staff, our students, and their families. Sister Joann will forever be a beacon of light as well as the source of energy that continues to inspire the best in all of us. She has helped to teach us what it means to be part of the CSJ Charism of unifying love and service to the dear neighbor. Thank you, Sister Joann, for all you have done for Carondelet and God bless you on your new journey. We will miss you!
All our Love,
Bonnie Cotter, President
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Sisterhood2day - A Historic Day for Carondelet!
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Enjoy a video tribute from the amazing Carondelet young women you are supporting.
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Thanks to 250 Sisterhood2day supporters, we are celebrating a record-breaking day of giving! Together with our matching donor, we raised $68,733 for Carondelet students.
50 classes were represented by students, alumnae, parents, and grandparents and each gift contributed to the impact.
Please accept a sincere and heartfelt thank you from the students, faculty, and staff of Carondelet High School. We couldn't do it without you!
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Young Voter Registration
On May 18, ASB and Ms. Schow's AP Government and Politics class organized a voter registration drive during lunch and registered 69 new voters!
T
iffany Martin, representing The League of Women Voters, was on hand to pre-register Sophomores and Juniors, and to register Seniors so they can vote in the June 5 primary election.
"Our voices and opinions matter to the world," said
Sasha Williams '19. "That's why it's so important to get out there and register to vote."
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I want to elect government officials who will reflect my views and fight for me," said
Ellen Bezanson '19.
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Students Enjoy Giant Celebration
On Friday, May 18, four Carondelet students attended the Jefferson Awards Foundation's (JAF) annual End-of-the-Year Celebration for Jefferson Awards, Students In Action with other students from Bay Area high schools.
The four Carondelet students are
Aubrie Haley '18, Nicole Iriarte '19, Yuli Gonzalez Mendoza '19, and Abigail Norris '18 (left to right).
The highlight of the evening was meeting Hunter Strickland, a pitcher for the San Francisco Giants.
Yuli Gonzalez Mendoza '19 said, "It was great to interact with other JA-SIA students and hear about their experiences as a team."
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he JAF also provided dinner at the Sierra Nevada Pale Ale Plaza and tickets to the game.
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Yearbooks Are Here!
The 2017-18 Carondelet yearbooks have arrived and ALL students have one reserved in their name, so there's no need to order one.
Yearbooks will be distributed in the Garaventa Center:
Tue., May 22 - Lunch - Seniors
Wed. May 23 - after 4th - Juniors
Wed. May 23 - after 7th - Soph. and Frosh
After May 23, students who have not picked up their yearbook may do so in the Library with Ms. Koski.
Students must have their accounts in good standing with the Deans, Library, Athletics, and Student Accounts. Students who owe money/fees, have overdue books, detentions or who have not returned an athletic uniform may experience a delay in receiving their yearbook.
If you have questions, please contact Ms. Koski.
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Grad night is almost here! Help us out and receive double PIP hours.
If you know of anyone who can help out, please contact Dorothy at (530) 320-5892.
- One casino card dealers 8:30 p.m. - 1:30 a.m.
- Three helpers to work the breakfast shift.
Head over to CERVIS to sign up!
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Uniform Donations Welcome
The Parent Association would like to thank the seniors who donated their uniforms for the Uniform Sale. The winner of the $50 Starbucks gift card is Allison Munden.
It is not too late for the rest of the seniors to donate their uniforms for our sale at the Freshmen BBQ in August. We will have another $50 gift card drawing.
Please bring your donated uniform clothing items to the old Dean's Office next to the Attendance Office. Please put your name & student ID on the bag you're donating. Thank you!
The following items in good condition & clean:
- White, navy blue, light grey and light blue polo shirts
- Plaid and grey skirts
- Khaki pants and black pants (Seniors only)
- Navy blue sweaters and vest with logo
- Fleece zip-ups with logo
- Blue, red, and white crew and hooded sweatshirts with logo
- Sports items and spirit wear with logo
- PE uniforms
Check out the flyer here!
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Driver's Ed Offered at DLS
Carondelet students between 15 and 18 years old take a major step toward earning their driver's license this summer.
Driver's Education is offered at De La Salle from 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. on June 4, 5 and 6. The three-day course is open to Carondelet and De La Salle students. Registration is $150.
Check out this flyer for more information, and please email any questions to
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Carondelet Annual Athletic Award Winners
Clare Schumann,
Cassidy Tshimbalanga and
Angela Bagasbas (left to right) were recipients of the Carondelet Athletic Awards for the 2017-18 school year.
Clare Schumann (cross country/track and field) was named the Scholar Athlete of the Year, Cassidy Tshimbalanga (soccer) was the Student-Athlete of the Year and Angela Bagasbas (golf) was named the Senior Athlete of the Year.
The Scholar Athlete of the Year award is presented to the most outstanding athlete of the 2017-2018 school year while maintaining a 3.75 GPA or higher during her season of sport. This award recognizes excellence in the classroom and on the playing field.
The Student-Athlete of the Year award is presented to the most outstanding athlete of the 2017-2018 school year. She is a confident and accomplished young woman who consistently pursues the highest levels of excellence. She is a leader on and off the playing field, and her clear sense of purpose has helped to grow the program and the sport itself.
The Senior Athlete of the Year is a member of the class of 2018 who has made the most significant impact on our athletics program over the past four years. She is an exceptional athlete, teammate, and ambassador of the game. She honors the Carondelet athletics values of character, excellence, citizenship and pride and she has made a lasting impression on her team, her program, and her school.
Angela Bagasbas was a 4-year Varsity starter and contributed to her team's four-year league record of 59-5, including one undefeated season. She helped her team to four NCS championship appearances, two NCS Division 1 titles, three NorCal appearances, and two CIF State appearances. Individually, she was a four-year First Team All-League Athlete, the NCS individual champion in 2015 and the 2015-16 Carondelet Student-Athlete of the Year.
Athlete of the Week
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Kelly Kern '20
Track and Field Pole Vault
At last weekend's North Coast Section Tri-Valley Championships, sophomore pole vaulter Kelly Kern finished first overall. Kern posted a jump of 12-feet, 6-inches, which was six inches better than the second place finisher. She was also just two inches off the NCS Tri-Valley meet record in the pole vault. With her first place finish at the Tri-Valley meet, Kern has qualified for this week's NCS Meet of Champions. The pole vault will take place at the UC Berkeley track and field stadium.
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Go, Cougars!
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Community Service Opportunities
Students may go to the Community Service Office to sign-up for the following service
oppor
tunities or to receive more information:
Special Olympics Volunteer Opportunity - The Special Olympics Young Athletes Program introduces children with intellectual disabilities to sports through fun activities. The Leader Training is on Friday, June 29, 10:00 - 11:30 a.m. at 3480 Buskirk Ave., #340 in Pleasant Hill.
The Athlete Sessions are on Saturdays, July 7, 14, 21, and 28, from 8:00 - 11:00 a.m. at Baldwin Elementary School, 741 Brookside Drive in Danville. To register, please visit their website
. For more information, please contact Ashley at
ashleys@sonc.org
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The Jefferson Awards, Students In Action Team is helping Isis Tolson '19 collect medical supplies for Brighter Beginnings, a family health clinic in Antioch. They need Ace bandages, small first aid kits, and 7-day pill boxes. If you are interested in helping, please bring your donations to Mrs. Lawrence in the Community Service Office by Friday, May 25.
Dogs 4 Diabetics needs volunteers to help train service dogs, walk the dogs, and groom them. They are open Monday through Thursday from 9:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. If you are interested in volunteering, please call Ashley Skym directly at 925.813.9319 or email her at frontdesk@dogs4diabetics.com.
Marie Innocenti '94 is member of the
National Charity League (NCL), and she needs your help. NCL is helping the Children's Skin Disease Foundation collect gently used, clean, prom dresses for high school students with unique skin conditions. If you would like to help Marie, please bring your prom dress donations to the Community Service Office by Friday, May 25.
Volunteers are needed to help
Mindful Littles at the following events:
- Monday, May 28: Cookin' for a Cause - Burgers & Baked Fries for Homeless Veterans
- Saturday, June 2: Cookin' for a Cause - Warm Meals for Operation Dignity
For more information, please visit their
website or contact Tanuka Gordon, Founder/Executive Director, by email at
tanuka@mindfullittles.org.
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PIP Hour Opportunities
Looking for a way to get involved and earn your 20 PIP hours?
Visit the Volunteer Opportunities page of the website for a list of available opportunities.
**GRAD NIGHT VOLUNTEERS NEEDED!**
Please see the article above with information about spots we still need to fill on May 27-28.
If you have any
questions
regarding your volunteer
requirements and
clearance, contact our
Volunteer Coordinator Ms. Renee Gistand.
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Upcoming Events & Special Schedules
| Tuesday, May 22 - Thursday, May 24 |
Senior Finals Schedule
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| Thursday, May 24 |
Baccalaureate Mass
Garaventa Center
7 p.m.
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Friday, May 25 - Wednesday, May 30
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Finals Schedule
Friday - 1 & 3
Tuesday - 2 & 6
Wednesday - 4 & 5 |
| Sunday, May 27 |
Graduation
12:30 p.m.
Grad Night
7:15 p.m. |
| Monday, May 28 |
No School
Memorial Day Holiday |
Thursday, May 31
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Optional Final Exam Time
Periods 0 & 7
Have a great summer!
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