Welcome to the seventy-fifth edition of the

Panther Press,

a biweekly electronic newsletter sent to families and friends of 

San Joaquin Memorial High School.

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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.

Athletics Physical Night for Incoming or Returning SJM Athletes

Advanced Placement Exams

AP Exams will take place during the first two weeks of May: May 1-5 and May 8-12. Below is the schedule for the exams including the days and times. The dates and times are fixed by the College Board two years in advance and CANNOT be changed. New this year is the introduction of digital exams, that is, exams will be taken entirely on a digital device: school issued iPad, personal tablet, or personal laptop (Chromebooks excluded.) If a student is using an iPad or other tablet, it must have an external keyboard. If a student does not have an external keyboard, the school will provide one. Digital exams will be conducted in the following subjects: US History, European History, Seminar, and English Literature.

Next year the digital exams will expand to other subjects.

Students must report to the exam location 15 minutes early.



The table below outlines the AP Exam schedule. Note: Locations of each exam will be posted later this month.

Looking for Yearbook Staff for the 2023-2024 School Year!

Yearbook class wants your talent and help to build an amazing 2024 yearbook.

Looking for photographers, graphic designers, and writers for next school year! #spiritof2024

Please contact Mrs. Geisler at sgeisler@sjmhs.org for more information!

The Spring Drama Production of GREASE was a Total Success!

Thank you to everyone who came out to support our production of Grease! Our inaugural dinner theater and every performance following was a huge success and we hope to do more dinner theaters in the future. To the students involved in the production, thank you for making each performance special and memorable! If you were unable to see this wonderful show, you can still purchase the DVD of the performance. Stay tuned for next year's Panther Playhouse productions!

Congratulations to everyone that played an important role in this Spring Drama Production! Thank you for supporting the Arts at Memorial.

AP Lit Class had their Annual AUTHORity Dinner on Sunday, April 23, 2023

Ms. Frye’s AP Literature Class had its classy annual AUTHORity dinner on April 23rd. The sensational Scholars selected and studied an author all year, culminating in this finale event where they became the author. This year’s gala included the likes of Dante, St. Thomas Acquinas, Margaret Atwood, Alice Walker, and Shakespeare, whose birthday was also celebrated. Excellent work, all!

Memorial Students Visit the Fresno Chaffee Zoo

On Monday, May 1, 2023 SJM students from Zoology/Botany, Ag. Zoology/Botany and Art 2p classes visited the Fresno Chaffee Zoo for a fun and educational tour. They were part of a behind the scenes tour practicing observation drawing and other lessons while enjoying great weather.

Student Spotlights

Congratulations Daryl S. Hopkins!

On Friday, April 28, 2023 during the school rally Capt. Derrick Lewis, Marine-Option NROTC Scholarship representative for the Northern CA and Western NV region presented Daryl S. Hopkins '23 with his FULL-RIDE Marine-Option NROTC National Scholarship! Daryl's parents also attended the presentation.

This presentation was to help showcase his achievement in front of his peers. It was a fun morning to watch Daryl receive his scholarship and see how his hard work has brought him to this amazing opportunity.

Congratulations Boys Tennis!

Congrats to our SJM Boys Tennis team who won their semifinal yesterday! They are going to the Valley Championship on Tuesday vs. Bakersfield Christian. Good luck Panthers!

Upcoming Senior Events

Click on the image above to view and donate to the Amazon Wish List!

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 ljones@sjmhs.org 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.

Shadow Visits!

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.

Purchase Your 2022-2023 Yearbook 

Don’t miss all of the great times at San Joaquin Memorial High School that are in the 2023 yearbook! Order at: jostensyearbooks.com

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. 

Purchase your SJM Athletic Boosters Club Membership Card 

You can get your SJM Athletic Boosters Club Membership Card TODAY!

The mission of the San Joaquin Memorial High School Boosters Club is to provide fundraising support to the school’s athletic programs.

Funding for facility improvement projects and general athletics operations are the club’s main focus.

Become a member of the Boosters Club today! By joining the Boosters Club, you are helping to improve the quality of facilities and equipment for our student-athletes.

Club dues are $100 for two memberships or $50 for a single membership for the school year. Cards provide admittance to all home Panther athletic events (excluding playoffs) for the 2022-23 school year.(pass will be mailed to the address you provide – pass must be presented at home games at all times for free admittance).

Click here to purchase you membership card. 

 Click here to  Donate to SJM!