Traditions Winter 2006.indd - Junipero Serra High School

FROM THE PRINCIPAL
MR. LARS LUND
THE TRUE CORNERSTONE
Dear Alumni and Friends of Serra,
Since 2003, half of the Serra campus has been under construction, beginning with the work on the new, allweather
track and field. This past semester saw the grand opening of the new stadiums, new classroom and
weight training facilities, new storage buildings, and a parking structure. This is the culmination of Phase I of
our Capital Campaign, “Building For Our Future.” We now have new athletic facilities to match our state of
the art classrooms!
In the midst of all the construction and the joy of the grand opening celebrations, I do not want us to forget the
reason why we built these facilities in the first place -- the Serra students who will be using them for generations
to come.
Unlike a public school, there are no laws mandating the existence of Serra. No public funds were used to build
these facilities -- or the original buildings on our campus for that matter! Serra exists because the Church wishes
it to exist. It exists because the young men of San Mateo County need a quality Catholic, college preparatory
education that will help them to grow in mind, heart, body and soul. Serra exists because of the generosity of
parents, alumni and benefactors who believe in its mission to develop our students into adults of integrity, courage
and compassion. Serra exists because of the talent and dedication of teachers and staff who, day in and day out,
sacrifice much to work for and with our Padres.
All of our programs and facilities exist for one reason . . . to help the boys who enter Serra as freshmen leave as men
“of faith and service.” So what is the true cornerstone of our buildings, new and old It is the faith of the Serra
community that a Serra education truly makes a difference for the good in the lives of its students—intellectually,
morally and spiritually.
As we make preparations for the next phase of “Building for Our Future*,” let’s take a moment to thank God
for all he has done for us and for all he is doing through us in our work to build up the mission of Junípero Serra
High School.
Sincerely,
Student Volunteers at “Building for Our Future” Community Celebration
(L to R:) Jeremy Pickett ‘06, Michael Wise ‘07, Brian Humrich ‘06
Lars Lund
Principal
*
This will include the construction of a new Fine Arts Building,
Aquatic Center and facilities for the Academic Resource Center.