Save the Date - Santa Margarita Catholic High School

The Eagle Newsletter published by Santa Margarita Catholic High School
Inside this Issue:
From the Diocese.............2
Around Campus............3-7
Academic News..........8-10
Counseling News.............8
Campus Ministry............10
Christian Service............11
General News...........12-14
Mothers Club.................15
Development News........16
School Calendars......17-19
Alumni Section.........20-39
SANTA MARGARITA
CATHOLIC HIGH SCHOOL
22062 Antonio Parkway
Rancho Santa Margarita
California, 92688
949-766-6000 TEL
949-766-6005 FAX
A Message from Our Principal...
Dear Parents,
Is it not amazing how fast the school year
passes? We have already celebrated the
Thanksgiving holiday and have had that
wonderful opportunity to take stock of all the
good things in our lives and the many
blessings bestowed on our families. Our
second annual Open House for prospective
students and their families was again a huge
success. I am so thankful for a faculty and
staff so full of enthusiasm and creativity. Just
recently, we were notified that our school has
been chosen by an independent national group
as one of the top 50 Catholic high schools in
America. We certainly take pride in accepting
that accolade. I have been very pleased with
our recent successful Freshmen Retreat day.
Over 150 seniors donated their day off to
serve in Campus Ministry as peer leaders and
facilitators for this, one of the more important
events in the compendium of our religious
mission.
I think that this is certainly the appropriate
time to say thank you and well done to all
who have participated in the fall sports
program. We have been very successful in our
team efforts due to the dedication and hard
work of so many. Similar work ethics are
demonstrated by many other student
activity groups, too. Of special note, is the
success of the marching band and tall flags.
The sound has been superb and so has the
garnering of prestigious awards at various
competitions.
Now, as we move into December and beyond,
there are some items of current interest. The
Performing Arts Christmas Production,
December 2nd, was the usual extravaganza…
kudos to those students who performed so
masterfully. Not to be upstaged, the drama
department presents "Up the Down
Staircase" for its winter production on
December 7th to the 11th. Christmas vacation
will commence on December 17th following a
minimum day schedule and will last until
January 2nd.
The month of January is jam packed with
more activities. The winter sports begin. To
initiate this season, the Winter Sports Rally is
scheduled for January 7th. An Incoming
Freshmen Information Night occurs on
January 6th. To bring some closure to the first
semester, January 14th is the date for the
Spirit Dance. The students will need this in
order to limber up for Semester Exams from
January 18th to the 21st. M.U.N., an activity
that has been going strong all year, is
sponsoring the annual M.U.N. International
Dinner on the 29th of January.
February will provide our campus with
several religious events: a senior Kairos
retreat on the 2nd to the 4th, Ash Wednesday
on February 9th, and the Sophomore retreat
on the 24th and 25th. On the social scene, our
highly important fundraiser, Valentasia, is
scheduled for February 12th at the Balboa
Bay Club. It would be so helpful to our school
if all of the parents and alumni who can do so,
put this event on their to-do list.
With most sincere wishes for a very Merry
Christmas and a Happy New Year, I remain,
Sincerely in Christ,
Brother Lawrence Monroe, FSC
Winter 2004
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SANTA MARGARITA CATHOLIC HIGH SCHOOL