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June 11, 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

The Blessing.

Monsignor Sal Pilato journeyed from St. Anthony's to Serra on Monday June 7th to bless the new DeMar Harper Turf Field in Kretzschmar Stadium surrounded by members of the first Varsity Serra Football Team who will become the first Cavalier Varsity to play on it on August 20th at 7:30 PM against Orange Lutheran.

Above left, Monsignor Sal Pilato begins the blessing of the field. Pictured on the right and left to right are Director of Advancement, Joe Cormier '81. Joe played a few games on the old grass field and a few games for USC on the the Coliseum field. Vice-Principal Nadi Wissa is next, who taught lots of Serra athletes mathematics. Then Monsignor Sal Pilato, who was Serra's Principal from '96 through '08. (See the 22nd Mission Award below.) Scott Altenberg, who has coached for a few years at Serra and has led the Cavaliers to 2 State Championships, 5 CIF Championships and a 190-71-1 won/lost record. On the far right is Vince Kates '61, who played a couple of times on the field with Coach Altenberg's Dad Kurt '61. Kurt caught a bunch of passes on the the old grass field and caught a few more passes for UCLA in the Coliseum. (Kurt Altenberg '61 was Serra's first High School All-American)

The 22nd Mission Award To Monsignor Sal Pilato.

When you are on campus next, you may want to see the 22nd Mission Award presented to Monsignor Pilato for his superb work at Serra. Thank you, Monsignor!

If you are planning on attending Serra football games this year, you may want to click here for your ALL HAIL! Card for $61.00 and avoid standing in line at the ticket booth. (The revenue goes to the Athletic Department) In addition, the ALL HAIL! Card is good for all Home Men's and Women's Basketball Games played in the Dwan Hurt Memorial Gym. The revenue goes to the Athletic Department.

Serra's 68th graduating Class is on Their Way!

The Class of 2021 was the first to graduate on the new field. Click here and find out what Colleges and Universities this years graduates have committed to attending and their planned majors. Serra's Bio-Medical STEM program has planted some deep roots.

5th Annual Cavalier Golf Classic is on July 23rd

The 5th Annual Cavalier Classic!

Ready to Tee off, after a long year wait.

Serra's 5th Annual Cavalier Classic Golf Tournament is scheduled for July 23rd at Serra's home course, Chester Washington, 2.1 miles driveway to driveway.

You can Click Here to become a Business Sponsor, Provide Silent Auction Items,

or provide Promotional Items for the Goody Bags.

The latest registered to date as Cavalier Classic Golfers, as Sponsors, as Providing Silent

Auction Items include Gerry Philpott '74, Joseph Domingue, Thurman Jones, Mekael Marine, Gene Simon '75, Dr. Bill Cervantes, Paul LaMotte, Craig Thomas, Rob Weissner, Cathe Young, Shanahan Printing & Graphics, Jerry '54 and Anne Thomas, Phillip Esparza '73, Richard Trevino '69, David Lastrapes, Barry Lastrapes '74 and Pacific Crest Cemetery.

If you want to provide items for the Silent Auction, for the Goody Bags, Advertise in the Event Program or to Volunteer aling with Mike Almaraz '75, John '62 and Ann Rout BM, Kenisha Danley '99, Jim '73 and Sharon Ruiz, Phillip Esparza '73, Candyce Simpson, and SWAG Members (Serra Women's Alumni Group) contact Brian Cooper '74 at (310) 910-5414 or by e-mail at bcooper@la-serrahs.org.