CHEERS TO A NEW CHAPTER
As the 2018-2019 school year drew to a close, we said goodbye to two of our beloved faculty. The absence of their daily presence is felt by all. Thank you for your loving and loyal service to our school community. May God bless you on the new chapter ahead. MRS. CHERYL WATSON AND MRS. JAN MILLNER
CHERYL WATSON
Great leaders understand that their time must come to an end and usually have a plan just for that. Cheryl Watson had one in the works for several years. She coaxed Kiera Mickiewicz Anderson ’99 into taking her position, knowing that she was leaving her legacy and the department in very loving and capable hands. Cheryl served SFHS for 35 years, taking our performances from shows in the cafeteria to Broadway-worthy productions in the new theater. When she began her St. Francis career, there was one class of theatre arts, and one play or musical a year. She grew the program to include theatre arts classes, a play, a musical, and a one-act in addition to several in-class productions a year! Cheryl has inspired our students, and her work has resulted in SFHS earning many Elly Awards over the years and significant honors at the Lenaea Festival. Her creative genius, passion and inspiration will be greatly missed.
JAN MILLNER
Jan Courtney Millner ’75 came to St. Francis as Director of Alumnae Relations in August 2006, then served as a Theology teacher in 2007, and transitioned to her Guidance position in 2010. Jan is passionate about many things, including international travel (she went to Ghana on a service immersion trip with SF students sponsored by Catholic Relief Services in 2010), Disneyland, the SF Giants (her dog’s name is Posey), and quilting. Jan’s faith comes through in all she does. She is a woman of strong conviction and deep spirituality that she brings to all her encounters. She loves our students and has blessed them with her wisdom, love and guidance. Jan served on retreats every year and always welcomed students into her office. We have been fortunate to have Jan share her gifts and talents with us these past 13 years, and we wish Jan all the best as she moves into retirement!
A TIME FOR THANKSGIVING With the Thanksgiving season upon us, it is time to reflect and remember our many blessings. St. Francis Catholic High School is particularly grateful for the team of accomplished volunteers, many of whom are St. Francis alums, who serve on our Board of Trustees. Our school is truly better for their faithful, and faith-filled, service. Jennifer O’Brien Cooley ’89 Dr. Pam DiTomasso ’72, P ’05 Mary Ellingson ’67, P ’94 & ’97 Roxanne Elliott ’94, Chair Noel Hesser, Regional Director of Catholic Schools, Ex Officio Helen Manfredi Pierson ’74, P ’00
Alison Morr ’89 Celia Puff, P ’16 Lincoln Snyder, Executive Director of Catholic Schools, Ex Officio Celes Syphax, P ’15 The Very Reverend Michael Vaughan, Vicar General, Ex Officio
LEARN MORE ABOUT THE ROLE OF OUR BOARD OF TRUSTEES: WWW.STFRANCISHS.ORG/BOARD-TRUSTEES 4