A lot has been happening with Memorial's Catholic Identity over the past few years. The most notable accomplished goals from the 5-year strategic plan include solidifying a full-time Service Coordinator position in the 2017-18 school year, establishing the "Partners in Faith" Catholic identity volunteer support team in 2018-19, and offering All Class Mass/Formation Hour services every month of the school year since the 2016 fall semester. 

 

The impact of a full-time Service Coordinator has allowed for more one-on-one mentoring with students and more consistent service immersion experiences. It has also led to record breaking success in service completion as well as the establishment of the Distinguished Service Award which identifies seniors who go above and beyond in service to marginalized populations. 

 

The "Partners in Faith" support team, though fairly new, has a lot of enthusiasm. The team is comprised of alumni, current and former parents, and other community supporters of SJM who work on projects and initiatives that support the faith life of the school. A couple of these initiatives include a prayer team and a group focused on religiously themed campus beautification projects. The All Class Masses and Formation Hour services cater to each specific grade level to offer more engaging and supportive spiritual experiences that promote class unity. 

 

The Catholic Identity Committee is proud of these and other goals accomplished in the recent past and look forward to further promoting and strengthening Memorial's ever present Catholic Identity.

 

SJM's Catholic Identity Strategic Plan Mission Statement:

San Joaquin Memorial High School will exemplify its identity as a Roman Catholic school founded on Gospel values through faith formation, worship, campus ministry, and service opportunities, in order to manifest these values within our school, our families, our parishes, and our community. 

San Joaquin Memorial alumni have the storied reputation of being generous givers. When asked to show their support for various endeavors, Memorial graduates rise to the occasion. 

With that said, the Advancement Office has created a new SJM Alumni Scholarship Fund that will benefit current students who need financial assistance in order to continue their high school experience at Memorial. 

As an alumnus, you know that your scholarship donation will make a lasting impact on the lives of Memorial students. So, once again, we are asking our alumni to rise to the occasion and donate to the newly created Alumni Scholarship Fund by contacting Kenyeih Williams at [email protected] or (559) 475-5841.

On September 14, 2019 the S JM  class  reunio n com mittee is hosting a 70th birthday party for members of the class of '67. The party will be hosted at Jack and Chris Oberti's home. For more information, contact Jean Man uszak at (559) 32 1-6228 or Peggy Towns England at (559) 960-6505.

Over the summer, the Class of 1964 had their 55th class reunion. A few years back, this group of proud alumni made history by being the first graduating class to endow a scholarship. Now, the class' legacy lives on because the scholarship rewards one returning SJM student whose family has suffered a recent financial hardship.

A special thanks to the Class of '64 for being proud supporters of a Memorial education.  

If you'd like to donate to the the Class of '64 Scholarship or would like to find out how your graduating class can make a scholarship gift, please contact Kenyeih Williams at [email protected] or (559) 475-5841.