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eKnight Newsletter
April 17, 2012 |
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Assisi Pilgrimage 2012
Welcome home pilgrims! Your pilgrimage provided time to pray, to look within yourself, to meet the Lord and to make decisions in your life based on Franciscan values, morals and behavior. By walking the roads traveled by Francis and Clare, you had the time to breathe in their values, their viewpoints. By entering into the rituals and Masses, you had the opportunity to meet God with Francis and Clare. By visiting the sacred places, you gained insight to see your own places as sacred places.
Upon returning to your home, we are confident that you will see things differently with renewed spiritual growth and with an aspiration to no longer be controlled by the forces outside of yourself, but to exercise your self-determination to live as Francis and Clare lived.
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Fair Ball - From Canada to Uganda
Team Canada's first game at the 2011 Little League World Series in Williamsport, PA was scheduled to be against Team Uganda. But just before last summer's tournament, the African nation's teenaged players were denied entry-visas into the United States.
The injustice didn't sit well with the Canadian contigent from Langley, B.C. and with the help of Right to Play, they set out to make their way to Uganda to right a terrible wrong.
In Fair Ball, a special half-hour documentary narrated by St. Francis Alum Gregg Zaun, Sportsnet brings you along with Zaun, the Langley, B.C. Little League team and major-league players Jimmy Rollins and Derrek Lee for this incredible and inspirational journey.
Fair Ball Documentary
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Alumni Association to Host Hold'em Knight 2012
Fundraiser for Scholarship
May 3, 2012
Join us for Hold'em Knight 2012! Tickets and tables are going fast so please take the time to register as soon as possible. This promises to be a fun night for a great cause!
The St. Francis Alumni Association is hosting this fundraiser event on Thursday, May 3, 2012 @ Noor (260 E. Colorado Blvd. Pasadena) from 6 pm to 10 pm. The funds raised at this event will go to support alumni programs and the Alumni Scholarship Fund. Please see the linked flyer and sponsor/registry form for more information. Thank you for your support!
For tickets or information, please contact Tim Murphy by emailing murphyt@sfhs.net or calling (818) 790-0325. Please note; a poker class will be provide for those who don't know how to play at 5:30 pm. If you buy tickets prior to April 20, 2012, you will receive an extra $500 in poker chips!
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Strengthening Franciscan Values Through Service
Although Skid Row is only a short thirty minute car ride from St. Francis High School's La Canada Flintridge campus, the suffering and desperation that permeates our nation's largest stable population of homeless persons often seems a world away. However, the harsh reality of such a disparity came to life for thirteen St. Francis students on Monday, April 9, 2012, when they participated in the school's Christian Service Immersion (CSI) program which landed them at The Midnight Mission on the corner of 6th Street and San Pedro in downtown Los Angeles.
While thirty students from St. Francis were on a pilgrimage to Assisi, Italy, to follow in the footsteps of St. Francis, these thirteen young men participated in an urban pilgrimage much closer to home. As participants of the CSI program, each student volunteered to spend part of their Easter vacation serving those in need on Skid Row. The students visited the Society of St. Vincent de Paul's Cardinal Manning Center and delivered socks from a recent campus sock drive.
Manuel Sanchez, the organization's Youth & Young Adult Services Coordinator, walked the students through Skid Row and educated them on the issues and concerns affecting the homeless and needy. After walking throughout the area, the young men returned to The Midnight Mission to help prepare and serve lunch for close to 1,000 people. Throughout the day the students also had the opportunity to listen to and talk with those affected by poverty and struggling with hopelessness.
St. Francis High School is dedicated to ensuring that the values taught by St. Francis to his brothers, steeped in the virtues taught by Jesus Christ to his disciples, are incorporated in everything that we do. St. Francis put Jesus' teachings into action by serving those who were marginalized in Assisi and the surrounding areas. He reached out to the lepers, preached the Gospel with inspired words to those who had not heard, and rebuilt the church by building community and reevaluating one's relationship with nature. Jesus taught, and St. Francis reiterated, that an appropriate response to the Gospel is rooted in performing the corporal and spiritual works of mercy, as well as works toward social justice. It is our hope that the Christian Service Immersion program provides a solid foundation for the Franciscan values that our school is built upon.
Photo Gallery
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Team Helps Restore Local Trail
Crescenta Valley Weekly
On Saturday, April 7, 16 members of the St. Francis High School Mountain Bike Team joined 50 other high school mountain bikers for a hard yet rewarding day of trail work in the Angeles National Forest on a segment of trail that was damaged during the Station Fire.
Under the guidance of local trail advocates Banner Moffatt and Stephen Messer of the Concerned Off Road Bicyclists Association (CORBA), the students were divided into smaller groups to perform specific tasks such as brush clearing, trail widening and route relocation. Thanks to the students' contributions, the trail system in now much safer for cyclists and hikers...(read the full article HERE)
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St. Francis Sophomore Finds Joy in Crew
Anthony Chivetta, a sophomore at St. Francis High School, is a dedicated student-athlete but you will not find him training on the athletic field, running the track, or shooting hoops in the gym. Instead, Anthony braves the long drive down to Long Beach each and every day in order to join his teammates on the Long Beach Junior Crew (LBJC) Club. Anthony discovered his passion for the sport of crew this past summer during a camp offered by the club. In August 2011, Anthony was asked to join the club's Novice Men's Crew Team and he has been hard at work developing the bonds of brotherhood with his fellow rowers ever since.
Despite the time commitment required of Anthony, he continues to maintain his status as an Honor Roll student which demonstrates his commitment to academic achievement at St. Francis. Recently Anthony's friend and fellow St. Francis sophomore, Jared Arat, joined him on the crew team. Together, they represent St. Francis High School and LBJC during friendly races and competitive regattas.
Anthony and Jared will be competing this week when LBJC hosts its 21st Long Beach Junior Invitational Regatta (Regatta) on April 16th and 17th at Long Beach Marine Stadium. This event is normally attended by junior crew teams from throughout California, Mexico, UK and other neighboring states like Arizona. GO KNIGHTS!
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St. Francis Sports Medicine Competition
The 11th Annual St. Francis High School Sports Medicine Competition is this Saturday, April 21, from 8:00 am - 3:30 pm here on campus. We have 36 schools and nearly 600 students preregistered for this amazing event!
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Shock Add QB Luke Collis
www.arenafootball.com
St. Francis High School graduate, Luke Collis, 6-3 233, will be entering his rookie season in the Arena Football League with the Spokane Shock. A California-native, Collis finished his collegiate career at Occidental College where he was selected as a first-team All Conference as a senior. During his two-year career at Occidental, Collis passed for 4,611 yards with 41 touchdowns...(read the full article HERE)
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Pennies for Patients:
Collecting Coins to Find Cures
St. Francis High School is excited to announce that it will be participating in the Pennies for Patients program in support of The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society. Students will be collecting coins for the cause from April 16-27, 2012. By participating, the students at St. Francis are joining millions of students across the country who are raising funds to find cures for blood cancers like leukemia. St. Francis High School invites the local communities to participate as well. Don't miss the chance to have fun and save lives! All money raised during the Pennies for Patients program will go to support the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society.
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St. Francis to Host Annual Sports Medicine Competition
April 21, 2012 8:00 am - 3:30 pm
In 2002, the St. Francis Sports Medicine Club implemented a new program, the Annual High School Sports Medicine Competition, hosted by St. Francis High School. This annual event has brought students from across California together to test their knowledge in the specialized field of Sports Medicine/Athletic Training. This annual day of competition has created some wonderful friendships between students and long-lasting partnerships between sports medicine programs across the state.
This year the St. Francis High School Sports Medicine Program is looking forward to hosting the 11th Annual St. Francis High School Sports Medicine Competition on April 21st, 2012 from 8:00 am to 3:30 pm. The competition, which is endorsed by the California Athletic Trainers' Association, will take place at St. Francis High School and all high school students actively involved in a Sports Medicine program are invited to participate. The competition involves written, oral, & taping components and provides all participants the opportunity to learn more about Sports Medicine and Athletic Training.
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Find Your Treasure at the Mothers' Guild Yard Sale
Saturday & Sunday, April 28-29, 8:00 am - 3:00 pm
Discover your treasure at the St. Francis High School Mothers' Guild Annual Yard Sale scheduled for Saturday and Sunday, April 28-29, 8:00 am - 3:00 pm. Do not miss this opportunity to browse through a gymnasium full of quality second hand items priced to sell. In addition, all proceeds from this fundraiser go to support Mothers' Guild programs such as student scholarships and student emergency financial aid.
This is also the perfect opportunity to start your spring cleaning by donating furniture, clothing, sporting goods or housewares in good, gently-used condition. You will receive a tax deductible receipt while supporting this important fundraiser. Please contact the yard sale chairwoman, Christina Tinglof, at tinglof@sbcglobal.net with donation pick up request or with any other questions.
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Save the Date: 24th Annual Alumni Golf Classic
October 1, 2012
Each year the St. Francis Alumni Association hosts  the Golf Classic as an opportunity for the St. Francis community to raise funds for students. The Association also allocates the majority of funds raised to the school's Financial Aid offering to help facilitate a Catholic College Preparatory education to those who may otherwise not be able to afford it. Scholarships are also presented to current St. Francis students who exemplify Franciscan values and live the code of the Golden Knight.
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Alumni Association Scholarship Applications Available
Deadline: April 27, 2012
Applications for the Alumni Association Scholarship will be accepted up until the deadline of April 27, 2012. Scholarships are awarded to current St. Francis students who exemplify Franciscan values and live the code of the Golden Knight. These students work to their potential, actively participate in extracurricular activities, and are involved in their local communities...(access the Scholarship Application Packet HERE).
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Brennan Newell '94 Memorial Scholarship
Applications Now Available
Deadline: May 18, 2012
Brennan Newell '94 was a St. Francis student who appreciated and engaged with nature, was friendly, unpretentious, and kind-hearted. Brennan passed away on September 20, 2000 in a private plane crash in Alaska at age 25. A memorial scholarship was established in his honor by family and friends.
The Brennan Newell '94 scholarship is granted to one student who has a desire for discovery through an honest nature and true heart. This is a partial scholarship awarded from an endowment fund created to honor Brennan. The Newell Family selects the recipient for the upcoming school year. All current freshmen, sophomores, and juniors are welcome to apply.
This application is due Friday, May 18, 2012 by 3:00 pm in the Development Office. Answers to this application must be typed on a separate sheet of paper and be signed or it will not be accepted. The recipient will be announced in August. For questions, please contact the Development Office at (818) 790-0325 x 510.
Brennan Newell '94 Memorial Scholarship Application
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Register with the SFHS Alumni Directory
Would you like to stay informed on what is taking place at St. Francis? Are you interested in receiving alumni updates? If so, register with our Alumni Directory and become an active member of the alumni community. Once a Golden Knight, always a Golden Knight! Register here! |
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The St. Francis High School
Spirit Shirt
Since its founding by the Capuchin Franciscan Friars in 1946, our school has been committed to enriching the mind and heart, strengthening respect through service and humility, creating a family environment, and developing men of hope and peace. Today, 66 years later, St. Francis continues to positively impact our lives, the lives of our families and the local communities.
As we reflect back on our beginnings, we look forward to celebrating our heritage by strengthening the spirit of community and brotherhood throughout the entire St. Francis family. To support this effort, we are excited to announce the creation of our Spirit Shirt. The Spirit Shirt is designed to unite the community around the mission of St. Francis High School and celebrate our core Franciscan virtues. Each year a new Spirit Shirt will reaffirm our commitment to the spirit of the Golden Knight and the Capuchin Franciscan tradition.
These shirts will be proudly worn throughout the coming school year - for "White Outs" at select sporting events, on t-shirt days, at rallies and on Brown & Gold Days. Don't be left out! Show your school spirit with this unique, limited-edition shirt and be a part of the excitement. Proceeds from the Spirit Shirt go to benefit St. Francis clubs and student activities.
Spirit Shirt Order Form
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Franciscan Virtue of the 4th Quarter:
BROTHERHOOD
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Franciscan Virtue of the 4th Quarter: Brotherhood
Will you be The Thousandth Man?
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Mothers' Guild Spring Brunch
Saturday, May 5, 9:00 -11:30 am
The St. Francis Mothers' Guild presents the 2012 Mothers' Brunch. All St. Francis mothers are invited to a springtime brunch honoring mothers & guardians of incoming freshmen & outgoing seniors.
Where:
St. Francis High School - Norman Family Courtyard
200 Foothill Blvd., La Canada Flintridge.
Raffle tickets and Knightwear will be available for purchase.
Reminder: Our brunch is held outdoors. In sunny weather, we suggest you bring a hat. Should it be cool, bring a light wrap or sweater. If it rains, our event will be held in the gym.
Volunteer opportunities available to help with set up on Friday, May 4 from 2:30-5:00, and Sat. - three shifts from 7:30 - 9:30 a.m./ 9:30-11:30 and 11:30 - 1:30. Please contact our volunteer coordinator, Beth Krappman, at krappman@sbcglobal.net or 626/289-1025.
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St. Francis and Social Media
Join us as we bravely enter into the face-paced world of social media! In an effort to better reach our community, St. Francis is developing a social media presence. We invite you to "like" us on Facebook, "join" us on LinkedIn, "follow" us on Twitter, and "subscribe" to us through our new blog. In doing so, we hope you are able to connect to the many wonderful things happening here on campus and across the community.
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 St. Francis High School A Catholic, college preparatory school for boys in grades 9-12. Since its founding by the Capuchin Franciscan Friars in 1946, it has been committed to enriching the mind and heart, strengthening respect through service and humility, creating a family environment, and envisioning men of hope and peace. It offers a challenging curriculum and many opportunities for extracurricular involvement. St. Francis is fully accredited by WASC and the WCEA. Please visit the St. Francis website at www.sfhs.net. |
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