Christian Brothers High School • Enter to Learn, Leave to Serve
A Message from the President “Do not forget to thank God for all the blessings he bestows on you.” - St. John Baptist de La Salle Dear Families,
MAY 2016
SPRING SEMESTER Christian Brothers High School Monthly Newsletter
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a time when our school is in a strong position, thanks to the hard work and dedication of Mrs. Hesser and our outstanding faculty, staff, and administration. On behalf of all of us at CB, thank you for a great school year. Have a safe and restful summer.
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As the 2015-16 school year comes to a close, I am grateful for the continued partnership of our families, impressed by the accomplishments of our students, and humbled by the support of our administration, faculty and staff during this year of unexpected challenges, changes and joys. As you know, this past November we were faced with the sudden departure of Principal Mary Hesser as she found herself in the fight of her life battling leukemia. Shortly thereafter, in December, she announced that she would be retiring at the end of the school year. The assistant principals, faculty and staff all stepped in to help fill the void and ensure that our students were well served and supported throughout her absence. Filling Principal Hesser’s shoes would be no small task, as this year marks her nineteenth year as a member of our Christian Brothers High School community. In that time, Mrs. Hesser has served as a classroom teacher, guidance counselor, director of counseling and guidance, and this was her sixth year as principal. She was named CB’s Lasallian Educator of the Year in 2008 and was honored as the Distinguished Lasallian Educator by the Christian Brothers District of San Francisco in 2009. Professionally, Mrs. Hesser worked assiduously to enhance the counseling and guidance department, spearhead the school’s iPad and engineering programs, bolster student support services for our young men and women with learning differences, and created numerous initiatives geared toward improving the educational experience for all CB students. Her dedication, vision and commitment to our Lasallian Catholic mission are unmatched. Now, as the Founder calls us to do, we thank God for Mrs. Hesser’s improving health and celebrate her most recent test results indicating that she is in remission. We thank her for her dedicated service, honor her many accomplishments, and pray for abundant blessings as she leaves us to focus on wellness and family. We look forward to welcoming our new principal, Mr. John O’Connor, this summer. He will take over the operational reins at
God bless,
Lorcan P. Barnes President (916) 733-3603 lbarnes@cbhs-sacramento.org Counseling and Guidance Lasallian Student Life - Christian Service - Campus Ministry - Student Activities Talon Corner
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