March 5, 2021
 
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
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.
 
Dan '65 and Linda Ryan, John Harris '59, Skip Cuevas '61, Charles Agozino '59, 

Jim Miller '54 (above) from Serra's first 4 year graduating class, SWAG members Bria Richardson '11, Simone Thompson '12 and Jessica McConico '07.

Don't forget.  
We will officially begin The ALL HAIL! Campaign in the next Newsletter. If you decide to donate now, it will count toward the matching gift.  
College acceptances continue.
The latest acceptance letters to our Seniors from UC Santa Cruz, CSUN, UNLV, Univ. of Arizona, Arizona St., Howard, Michigan St.,

 Pepperdine, Cal State Channel Islands and more. 
Click here to see last years list of where Serra students matriculated.
Assisting our Seniors!
Assisting our Seniors with all things getting into colleges is Serra's Director of Academic Counseling, Vivian Bertrand.

Mrs. Bertrand has been recognized for her superior performance and was selected for "The College Board Recognition Program"
Gardena Police Foundation
Cyril Wissa '21 has been awarded a scholarship by the Gardena Police Foundation.
Amazon Smile
If you buy from Amazon, click here to sign up for their Amazon Smile Give Back Program. Target, Kroger including Ralph's and Food for Less have similar programs.
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Teacher's receive letters.   
A slightly edited letter from a student to Mr. Boyer '70.

"Hi Mr. Boyer, I pray all is well......you have been a huge part of my academic success. I will always appreciate the role you have played in my journey through high school. So far I have been accepted into 17 schools....including acceptance at my Dream School, Howard University......"
Howard has a 36% acceptance rate.
 
Empty Desks: But getting closer..
The Alumni Tiles are Up. 

Adrianna Gonzalez-Encelan '03 is shown above left pointing to her new Alumni Tile purchased during the successful 
80K Match campaign last fall. Thank you to Julio Castro, President of Gardena's own "Superior Tile & Stoneworks" for the superb service they provide us. 
SWAG News
The Serra Women's Alumni Group mission is to support Lady Cavaliers Basketball. Ashley Price '07 is part of the Group.

Ashley holds a B.A in Child and Adolescent Development
 and a Master's in Early Childhood Education. Ashley is on the job as a Behavioral Therapist. Is there anyone who makes more efficient use of time? She recently took first place in the Muscle Contest Bodybuilding Competition. Ashley declared "As my number was called for 1st place in the Contest, that's when I knew God was doing for me what I couldn't do for myself! I couldn't be more thankful for this spiritual transformation of mind, body and soul." 

Congratulations Ashley on your many successes including this Championship performance. 
Black History Month at Serra!
Among the many programs and activities Serra sponsored during Black History Month, The Honors Biology class produced a video honoring some of the many
American Black Scientists. 



Serra's first Black Awareness Club formed in 1970-'71. Carl Stewart '71 shown below was its President.
Believe it or not!

Believe it or not! Serra Varsity will play Long Beach Poly next Friday at 7:00PM. However, there will be no live attendance. Athletic Director Richard Jenkins informs us that Fox Sports West will be streaming the game!
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
14830 S. Van Ness Ave.
Gardena, CA 90249
(310) 324-6675
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