Welcome to the seventy-sixth edition of the

Panther Press,

a biweekly electronic newsletter sent to families and friends of 

San Joaquin Memorial High School.

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CONGRATULATIONS Class of 2023!

A PRAYER FOR GRADUATES

Loving God, we thank you for all who graduate from grade school, high school and college this time of the year. You have blessed them during their years in school with wisdom, friendships, and skills. You continue to challenge them to make this world a better place because of their education.

Help them to look forward to their next steps: continuing in their education or entering the work world. Particularly help those who are seeking employment to find a job suitable to their education.

Give them faith and a sense of purpose in their next steps.

Show them how to serve others in effective ways.

And may they be always be aware in everything they do that they will find fulfillment in doing your will, that you will be with them always, and that you will being to completion the good work you have begun in them.

Amen.

Distinguished Service Awards Night!

On Tuesday, May 9, 2023 we honored and celebrated our ten senior students that have gone above and beyond their service hours here at Memorial throughout their time here.

We are so proud of you Panthers! Thank you for serving our community with such grace and respect! We hope you continue being servants after graduation!

Here's the list of SJM Distinguished Service Awards per category:

Gold Distinguished Service Award for Exceptional Service:

Chanel Breton

Daniel Lara

Braden McConaghy

Drake Michael

Silver Distinguished Service Award for Excellent Service:

Alexander Bryan

Bronze Distinguished Service Award for Outstanding Service:

Jacob de Sousa

Evan Ladeairous

Nicole Lanfranco

Huiseong Lee

Hyeongjun Lee

SJM's Annual Baccalaureate Mass

On Tuesday, May 16, 2023 San Joaquin Memorial High School celebrated the Annual Baccalaureate Mass at Holy Spirit Catholic Church. The mass was celebrated by Bishop Joseph V. Brennan. It was a very special evening for all of the graduates. Thank you to everyone who made it a wonderful night for the seniors and their families. 

To view more photos please click on the following link.

2023 Spring Fling Drawing to Support the Fund for San Joaquin Memorial!

Scan the QR code above to Support the Fund for San Joaquin Memorial! 

The San Joaquin Memorial community has come together like we do every year to support The Fund for San Joaquin Memorial!

This exciting annual giving campaign will take place from now until June 2, 2023! The $5,000 cash prize drawing will take place on June 2, 2023 at 12 pm.

The Fund for San Joaquin Memorial is the school’s annual giving campaign. It is the vehicle by which alumni, parents, parents of alumni, grandparents and friends provide financial support to help keep Memorial strong.

All gifts to the Fund for San Joaquin Memorial have an enormous impact on Memorial’s ability to enhance its standards of excellence in teaching, scholarships, student development and facilities. Your annual gifts fuel the success of this school and touch every aspect of our students’ experience.

Specifically, your gift to The Fund for San Joaquin Memorial will:

Provide tuition assistance and scholarships to deserving students – making an education at San Joaquin Memorial possible for more young men and women.

Contribute to the cutting-edge technology, lab equipment and other state-of-the-art learning tools used in the classroom.

Instill in students a deep awareness of God’s presence in their lives through a dynamic Campus Ministry program.

Give students an extraordinary and enriching experience that they will treasure for a lifetime.

With a gift of any size you are helping Memorial stay faithful to its mission and continue building tomorrow’s leaders.

In order to support from this newsletter you can do so by one of 2 ways:

1) Scan the QR code below and it will take you directly to the page to support Memorial

3) Visit the link to donate

2023-24 Transportation Fee Schedule

Colleges that Have Offered Admission to a Member of the Class of 2023

Click on the image above or this link to find out what colleges have offered admission to a member of the Class of 2023.

The FFA Banquet was Filled with Beautiful Memories!

This was the first ever SJM FFA Banquet. At the banquet we retired our 22-23 officer team which consisted of Brady Stovall, Talyn McCaslin, Levi Amaral, Logan DaSilva, Katelyn DaSilva, and Halle Deniz and installed the new officer team which consisted of Halle Deniz, John Mahoney, Trevor Marr, Peyton Miscione, Mateo Peracchi, and Dexter Rebensdorf.

We also presented 49 of our first year members with the greenhand degree, 9 of our second year members with the chapter degree, and our 12 senior members with their graduation cords. We also recognized at the banquet our top members of each grade level which consisted of Peyton Miscione, AJ Farris, Katelyn DaSilva, and Brady Stovall.

Lastly, we awarded 3 proficiency awards, 2 for the Job Interview contest to Brady Stovall and Lea Verni and then one for goat production to Levi Amaral. 

We are looking forward to an exciting 23-24 sc

NHS Senior Farewell Banquet

Pictured here are seniors, Vince Smith, Adrian Petrascu, Jacob de Sousa and Joseph Cantelmi.

On Sunday, May 7, 2023, the SJM Chapter of the National Honor Society, celebrated the upcoming graduation and accomplishments of 24 members of the Class of 2023 at the NHS Senior Farewell Banquet held at The Old Spaghetti Factory in Fresno. 

National Honor Society

Class of 2023

1. Chanel Breton
2. Alexander Bryan
3. Charlotte Burks
4. Joseph Cantelmi
5. Jacob de Sousa
6. Madison Douty
7. Natalie Gonzales
8. Juliet Hallier
9. Gabriella Heuring
10. Ava Jahromi
11. Alexandra Kendall
12. Nicole Lanfranco
13. Rinzen Lim
14. Samuel Mendes
15. Omolara Omololu
16. Adrian Petrascu
17. Giovanni Provenzano
18. Mande Puente
19. Sophia Reyna
20. Audrey Rickelman
21. Nicolas Safadi
22. Vincenzo Smith
23. Ella Triplett
24. Jacob Zarate

Academic Awards Night

On Thursday, May 11, 2023 SJM held their Annual Academic Awards Night. Over 220 students received an award that evening. We were pleased to recognize our students who have achieved academic excellence.

This event acknowledged different academic achievements of our students in a variety of categories including; Department awards and standouts, President’s Award for Excellence in Education, Holy Cross Scholars, AP Scholars, Lasallian Scholars, Principal’s Academic Excellence, and others.

Upcoming Senior Events

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Athletics Physical Night for Incoming or Returning SJM Athletes

Donate SJM Clothes!

Attention Parents of 2023 Graduates,

If you do not have younger students at SJM and have no further need for your SJM uniforms, especially Mass attire, please consider contributing clothing that is in good or better condition back to the school. We have several families with financial need who would benefit.

SJM will provide you, upon request, a receipt for tax purposes. You may drop off donations in the Campos building, at the front desk, or contact Lisa Jones at [email protected] to make arrangements for drop off/pick up. Thank you for considering this request.

On behalf of SJM's staff, it has been a pleasure to work with you the last four years. Have a great final month and best wishes as you prepare for college. God Bless you and your family.

Adoration at Memorial!

Do you have a prayer intention to share? We invite you to complete the form below to submit a prayer intention which will be placed in the Intentions Box in our Chapel.

Join SJM's Parent Guild! 

Why join the SJM Parent Guild?

One of the many reasons parents in the Central Valley choose to send their children to San Joaquin Memorial High School is the community of fantastic families and their quality of character.

Like-minded parents and staff that share in the moral development, catholic faith and ethical standards of children - THIS is what sets SJM apart from other schools in the area.

The best way to participate in and contribute to that community is to join the SJM Parent Guild because you'll:

•Get to know parents, staff, and students!

•Be “in the know” for all campus activities!

•Parent Guild brings the fun and it’s the best way to get your mandatory parent hours!

To learn more go here. 

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