The Mission of Saint Mary's Catholic High School is to provide a liberal arts education that forms virtuous young men and women who know the Truth and love the Good.
Winter 2021-22
A MESSAGE FROM FR. BOLDING
FAITH AND MINISTRY
KAIROS Retreat Provides Spiritual Growth
Kairos 2022 is in the books! We thank everyone for their support, prayers, and participation. Kairos is a 4-day retreat for Juniors and Seniors, held twice a year in the fall and in the spring.
Senior, Francesca Drapeau had a few words to say, "My experience of Kairos allowed me to grow closer to my classmates and God while instilling peace of mind, heart, and soul."
Senior, Bridget Van Wie said, “It was great! I got to meet and get to know so many people on a much deeper level. I also feel like it rebuilt my relationship with God and encouraged me to start placing more trust in God."
Congratulations to Belen Sanchez (Junior at Saint Mary's) and Juan Sanchez (Saint Mary's Alum) as both were baptized and confirmed at St. Gregory’s on February 19! Praise be to God.
Youth for Life and Ministry Clubs Hosting Prayer Vigils
Youth for Life Club and Ministry Club are hosting 40DFL prayer vigils every Tuesday and Thursday from 6 to 7 a.m. The vigils will happen at Family Planning Associates, where late term abortions are performed. The address to Family Planning Associates is:

1331 N. 7th St, Suite 225
Phoenix, AZ 85006

Youth for Life and Ministry Clubs will also pray at Our Lady’s Grotto. Students who make a commitment and join us a total of four vigils, three times on different weeks at the vigil site and once at the Grotto, will be invited to an Easter Pizza Party Celebration after Easter Break.

Parents and families are invited to join. If you are a current student, field trip forms will be required unless your family is present.
DEVELOPMENT
Join us this Saturday and celebrate Taste of Saint Mary's!
Save the Date
HOUSE OF THE QUARTER
Congratulations to House of the 3rd Quarter:
Saint Francis
House Dean: Mrs. Sarah Hauer
Mentors: Dr. Thurow, Mr. Santana, SrA. Salgado, Mr. Calvert, Ms. Francis
Senators: Nicholas Garcia and Elizabeth Gignoux
3rd Quarter Points
Francis
293 points
Thomas
257 points
John Paul II
253 points
Agnes
240 points
Catherine of Siena
213 points
Junipero Serra
208 points
ADMISSIONS
After an admissions season full of events and activities for prospective students to participate in, we ended March with a Registration Welcome for incoming 9th graders. Students played games, got to know each other and completed their registration to become the newest class of Saint Mary’s Knights. Know of any students that would make a good addition to the Knight family? Send them over to Admissions team!
Students participate in a scavenger hunt around the campus during 8th Grade Day
Water balloon toss during Freshman Registration Day
Share this information with family and friends or connect them with the Admissions Office jkennedy@smknights.org and bwatt@smknights.org.

ATHLETICS
CONGRATULATIONS TO
ARIZONA STATE CHAMPION
STARRY HOPKINS
Saint Mary’s Sophomore, Starry Hopkins, the Arizona State gymnastics champ for vault. She won first place in vault for the fourth year in a row. She also finished 4th in the all-around competition qualifying her for regionals, in San Jose, California, on April 24.
CONGRATULATIONS TO
SAINT MARY'S BOYS BASKETBALL
20-8, State Semifinalist
Seniors Garrison Phelps, Jacob Estrella, Coach Lopez, Foune Doucoure, and Jeremiah Cherry
CONGRATULATIONS SENIORS!
Thank you for a wonderful show


2021 State Champions
3 Final Four Appearances
3 Skyline Region Championships
55-4, 4A Regular Season Record
35-2 Skyline Region Record


GO KNIGHTS!
CONGRATULATIONS TO
SAINT MARY'S GIRLS BASKETBALL
Skyline Region Honorable Mention: Vanessa Barrios (Jr), Francis Moreno (Soph)

CONGRATULATIONS TO
SAINT MARY'S GIRLS SOCCER
CONGRATULATIONS TO
SAINT MARY'S BOYS SOCCER
Come out and support the Knights this Spring!
FINE ARTS
Saint Mary's Fine Arts presents Spring Concert
May 4
6 p.m.
Weigand Auditorium in Piper
Saint Mary's Drama Club Presents Leave it to Psmith
Saint Mary's Drama put on quite a show! Leave it to Psmith is a 1920's comedy about a plot to steal a diamond necklace. It is very light-hearted, family friendly, and was written by P. G. Wodehouse, one of the renowned masters of English prose. An amazing fact about the production, Alyssa Estrada, who played the part of The Earl of Middlewick, only had 2 weeks to learn her part. The production included 4 performances and was well received by the Saint Mary's students and community. Congratulations to Saint Mary's Drama Teacher, Ms. Juliet Atchley and her wonderful cast on this fantastic production!
The Cast of Leave it to Psmith:
The Earl of Middlewick
Bellows
Freddie Threepwood
Roberta Baxter
Phyllis Jackson
Lady Middlewick 
A Lift Woman
Cynthia McTodd
Eve Halliday
Ronald Eustace Smith
Eddie Cootes 
Gladys Rumbelow
Christopher Walderwick
Ralston McTodd
Agatha Crofton
Ethelberta Fitzwiggin
Aileen Peavey
Viscount Chipstead
Alyssa Estrada 
Jazmin Perez 
Carlos Diaz 
Joy Samuel 
Zariah Garcia 
Rochelle Udechime 
Anne Wells 
Bella Scuderi 
Alecs Maglupay 
Joseph Fournier 
Ian Haines 
Lillian Salasek 
Matthew Steineke 
Matthew Salasek 
Deedee Herrington 
Anne Wells 
Shelby Anderson 
Thomas Swingle 

NATIONAL HONOR SOCIETY
The National Honor Society will be holding their spring blood drive on Wednesday, April 13. If you are free anytime between 8:00 am and 12:30 pm and would like to donate, please contact Mrs. Julie Vietri for an appointment.
ALUMNI
Connect with Saint Mary's on LinkedIn!
Join the Saint Mary's LinkedIn page today and stay connected with Saint Mary's alumni! Click below to access the page:
Class Reunions - Once a Knight, Always a Knight
Reunions – If you looking for your classmates or need help planning your reunion reach out to Patricia Hollerbach (phollerbach@smknights.org)
IN MEMORIAM
“Eternal rest grant unto them, O Lord. And let the perpetual light shine upon them.”
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