October 2019 FALL SEMESTER
C H R I ST IA N B R O T H E R S H IG H S C HO O L
E N T E R T O L E A R N , L E AV E T O SE RV E
FALCON FAMILY NEWS A MESSAGE FROM THE DIRECTOR OF ADMISSIONS & COMMUNICATIONS DEAR FAMILIES: The week after school commences in August, my colleague, Jana Morris ’99, and I begin the process of visiting seventh and eighth grade classrooms at approximately 35 parochial, private and charter schools in the surrounding area. Joining us on these visits are our Lasallian Student Ambassadors. These young men and women impress us every day with their intelligence, dedication and enthusiasm as they share their love of Christian Brothers while encouraging prospective students to attend Open House and schedule shadow visits. During one of the visits, I was struck by an answer offered by an ambassador who is also an athlete. An eighth grader asked what was the best experience that the students ever had at CB. I thought for sure it would be the recent win at Holy Bowl as he is a football player. Instead, the answer was “Holy everything! There is nothing better than the feeling of our community coming together and supporting each other. Win or lose, the love is there and it’s amazing.” This truly is a special place. CB is the largest Catholic high school in the region with students joining us from 72 zip codes and three foreign countries. The academic programs have never been better as evidenced by six consecutive years on the Washington Post’s list of “America’s Most Challenging Private High Schools.” While many schools boast exclusivity, Christian Brothers High School boasts inclusivity. A current list from “Niche Rankings” identifies the Most Diverse Private High Schools in America. According to “Niche,” CB ranks number one locally and in the top 2 percent nationally based on ethnic, economic and cultural diversity statistics and opinions from both students and parents. “Niche” describes a high ranking as an indication “that the school is extremely diverse and fosters a community that accepts and promotes a diversity of viewpoints, backgrounds, religious beliefs, etc.” Our dedicated faculty, staff, administrators and coaches create an environment that allows every student to thrive. Students at CB are valued for exactly who they are and emboldened to find and foster their God-given gifts. They are encouraged to
share their gifts with others in the classroom, through clubs, Christian service, as athletes, artists and members of the community. Quite simply, the love is here and it’s amazing! As we prepare for Open House on Sunday, October 6, and our upcoming Shadow Days, you as CB parents and families are vital partners in telling our story. Prospective students and parents tell us that the positive stories shared with them by dedicated, enthusiastic CB parents, students and alumni have inspired them to consider CB as they evaluate their high school options. Thank you to all the teachers, staff, students, parents and families who help us to ensure that in its 144th year in Sacramento, Christian Brothers High School is still the place to be. Sincerely,
Kristen McCarthy Director of Admissions and Communications
INSIDE THIS ISSUE • Campus Ministry
• Counseling
• Media, Visual and Performing Arts
• Athletics • Student Activities
• Christian Service
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