Troubie Magazine 2012

troubie St. Francis High School

MAGAZINE 2012

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WHAT’S

Starting out on a journey…

From the time she enters as a freshman, a young woman is transformed by her experience at St. Francis. Throughout her four-year journey as a student, she is nurtured, guided and encouraged to explore, discover and become her best self. Graduation, then, is a “commencement” of the rest of her life of learning, leading and serving others — a life for which she is well prepared by her St. Francis education. Wherever she goes, whatever she does…she is a Troubie.

Welcome. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 Troubie Talk. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 & 36 Pillars of SFHS. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 Campus Ministry. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8 Guidance. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10 Academic Teams. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12

“We have proven that we are intelligent and gifted individuals and have thus developed a confidence in our own competence that allows us to stand up for what we believe in with a steadfast hope in the goodness of the future.”

Olivia Godby ’12, Sacred Heart Valedictory Address 2012

Student Activities . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14 Homecoming. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16 Athletics. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18 The Arts. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20 English. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22 Foreign Language.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23 Mathematics. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24

“The Spirit of St. Francis has been working through all of us to make a beautiful and loving community filled with hard work, ambition, faith, excellence, leadership, service, sisterhood, and love. And while this Spirit has transformed us to be strong, confident and intelligent young women, its true beauty lies in its power to help us discover our God-given gifts and talents and how we share those with others; we have been inspired to always be the best we can possibly be, the best God created us to be, through each other.”

Hannah Gonzales ’12, Holy Family

Baccalaureate Welcome Address 2012

Physical Education. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25 Science. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26 Social Studies . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27 Technology. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28 Theology. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29 Library. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30 Sisterhood. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31

St. Francis students come from throughout the greater Sacramento area - and beyond.

We’ve indicated the elementary or junior high school for many of the students pictured and quoted in this magazine. Ask your former schoolmates about their Troubie experience!

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The Tradition Continues . . . . . . . . . . . 32 Troubie Timeline. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34

it’s great to be an

SF Troubadour!

Is St. Francis the high school for you? We invite you to get a glimpse of the St. Francis experience through the pages of this magazine. Then we hope you’ll join us on our beautiful campus for Open House (October 14) and a shadow day. Come, catch the Troubie Spirit!

welcome!

open house For Prospective Students & Families October 14, 2012 • 1:00 - 4:00pm Tour the St. Francis campus and speak with administrators, teachers, students and parents about all the opportunities St. Francis has to offer.

shadow days During the year, the Admissions Office schedules “shadow days” for the eighth grade girls from our diocesan Catholic schools. The eighth graders are partnered with a St. Francis “shadow buddy” who takes them to classes, introduces them to friends and answers any questions they have. Any interested 8th grade girl attending a non-diocesan school may arrange a shadow day by calling or emailing the Admissions Office.

Students and alumnae share their thoughts about St. Francis High School.

troubie talk The bond which many of the girls share is the best characteristic of St. Francis. You are welcomed and accepted by many people during your time at SF. I also love the fact that it’s all girls. I am very comfortable and focused while learning here.

Sabrina Mayo ’12, St. Ignatius I had always dreamed of going to St. Francis since I was a little girl. Older girls that I admired had attended here and would tell me all about their wonderful experiences at St. Francis, and I wanted to have one just like them.

I wish to do the same thing to younger girls!

Jessica Cosca ’14, Our Lady of the Assumption As an incoming freshman, I didn’t know what to expect.

I didn’t know that I had just become a part of a community where I would thrive. Throughout the past three years, I have learned, laughed, and cried, but most of all, I have loved. Not only have I learned to love those around me, but I have also learned to love my community, and the world that we live in.

Hannah Silva ’13, St. Alban’s

I have loved our atmosphere at school. I feel like I can truly be myself. I feel free to be who I am, to express myself, and I feel that is one of the most unique qualities about our school.

Molly Baker ’13, St. Elizabeth Ann Seton

I chose to attend St. Francis because I felt that it would be the best choice for me academically. I knew that this school would challenge me and prepare me properly for college. I also liked the arts program and wanted to be part of this great community.

Nicole Ramos ’14, St. Elizabeth Ann Seton I love how a balance of lifestyles is supported and encouraged. It is not uncommon to see girls, including my friends and me, sitting around at community lunches laughing and sharing food while watching the activities that are going on in Serra Court. St. Francis always has so much going on that it is easy to make friends and become involved!

Claire Wobbema ’13, St. Charles Borromeo I love St. Francis’ sense of community. What separates our school from other schools is the feeling on campus that all of the students, teachers, and staff members are really a family. It is that sense of family that makes St. Francis feel like my second home.

We have full days dedicated to having fun and bonding; it’s amazing. I am so happy to wake up in the morning and be able to go to a school that I really love.

Chelsea Saurer ’13, St. Mary

Saying that I enjoy the community at St. Francis the most would be clichéd, but it’s true! Most other high schools cannot compete with St. Francis for its spirit, its hardworking student body, and its welcoming environment as a whole. Other than that, the extracurriculars offered at SF are absolutely fantastic. I can’t imagine my life without the amazing lacrosse team I am a part of or without the clubs I participate in each week.

Celeste Holben ’13, Sutter Middel School (Sacramento)

The best aspect of SF is the genuine care that one feels around the campus. This helps me feel strongly connected to my fellow classmates and teachers. Perhaps this stems from the fact that SF is an all girls school or from engaging in the Catholic tradition that focuses on compassion. Regardless of what is actually responsible for it, the sense of a caring community is the best quality that SF offers to those students who can grasp it.

Krista Roberts ’12, Our Lady of the Assumption I love the fun and happy community. It makes you very comfortable.

St. Francis feels like a second home for me.

Pauline Loya ’12, St. Mel

Although I did enter the school with many friends from middle school, I have made so many new relationships that have made my life at St. Francis even more wonderful. I am so happy to be able to attend this school.

Aspen Bonini ’13, Holy Trinity

I love the community at SF and how we all get to grow together and get to know everyone. I also love all the opportunities SF gives me to become closer with God. I like how close everyone is, including the teachers. Everyone wants to help you out and support you which is a great school environment.

Julia Rehwald ’14, St. John Notre Dame I chose St. Francis because of its academic and athletic excellence, but I’ve come to also appreciate how in four years it transforms students into hardworking and goal-driven individuals who realize their full potential.

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pillars of SFHS

St. Francis prides itself on being a community of Faith, Excellence, Leadership and Service.

These four pillars are reflected in our mission statement and incorporated into all aspects of campus life.

we are peacemakers

we are athletes

we are sisters

SFHS Mission Statement

St. Francis High School is a Catholic diocesan college preparatory school dedicated to serving young women and their families who seek spiritual growth and academic excellence.

We are committed to integrating faith into the learning process, promoting the gospel values of Jesus Christ, building community, and providing opportunities for worship. We strive to help each student develop her gifts and talents to become a model of Pax et Bonum (peace and goodness) through leadership and service.

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we are learners

we

we are servants for others

SFHS Motto Pax et Bonum = Peace and Goodness

Through their Guidance Counselors, with the aid of the Naviance curriculum and college planning tool, St. Francis students are guided and encouraged in the process of researching their options to find the right “fit” college or post-secondary path. The 275 graduates of the St. Francis class of 2012 are now enrolled in the following 105 colleges and universities, effectively de-bunking the myth that there is only one path to success.

we are teammates

St. Francis of Assisi is our Patron and an exemplary presence on campus. We are Christ’s Troubadours (“Troubies”), who seek to be “channels of peace” on campus, in the Sacramento community, and through service to the local and global village.

we are artists

we are student leaders

American River College • Arizona State University • Azusa Pacific University • Boise State University • Brigham Young University, Idaho • Brown University • California Institute of Technology • California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo • CSU, Chico • CSU, East Bay • CSU, Monterey Bay • CSU, Sacramento • CSU, San Marcos • Case Western Reserve University • Cebu Doctors’ University • Chaffey College • Chapman University • Colorado School of Mines • Columbia University • Concordia University - Portland • Cornell University • Cosumnes River College • Creighton University • Dominican University of California • Duke University • Folsom Lake College • Franciscan University of Steubenville • Georgetown University • Georgia Military College • Gettysburg College • Gonzaga University • Grand Canyon University • Hampton University • Harvey Mudd College • Humboldt State University • Louisiana State University • Loyola Marymount University • Loyola University Chicago • Loyola University New Orleans • Mesa Community College • Montana State University, Bozeman • Mount Holyoke College • New York University • Northeastern University • Northern Arizona University • Northern State University • Pacific University • Pepperdine University • Pitzer College • Pomona College • Portland State University • Regis University • Sacramento City College • Saint Mary’s College of California • San Diego Mesa College • San Francisco State University • San Jose State University • Santa Clara University • Seattle University • Sierra College • Sonoma State University • Southern Methodist University • Stanford University • Syracuse University • Texas Christian University • The Catholic University of America • The University of Alabama • The University of Arizona • The University of Montana, Missoula • The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill • United States Naval Academy • UC Berkeley • UC Davis • UC Los Angeles • UC Merced • UC San Diego • UC Santa Barbara • UC Santa Cruz • University of Colorado at Boulder • University of Dallas • University of Denver • University of Kentucky • University of Louisiana at Monroe • University of Miami • University of Michigan • University of Minnesota, Twin Cities • University of Nebraska at Lincoln • University of Nevada, Reno • University of Notre Dame • University of Oklahoma • University of Oregon • University of Pennsylvania • University of Portland • University of San Diego • University of San Francisco • University of Southern California • University of the Pacific • University of Tulsa • University of Washington • Washington State University • West Virginia University • Whitman College • Whitworth University • Yale University • Yuba College

are troubies we are faith-filled

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campus ministry Prayer and Worship

Thirteen school-wide masses and prayer services mark key moments in the liturgical and school year. Students also attend Theology class masses and special liturgies and memorials as requested. In lieu of the Eucharist, non-Catholic students are encouraged to receive a blessing.

Parents and grandparents are always welcome to attend. Among the cherished St. Francis traditions are the special family masses celebrated by each grade level during the year: Freshman Family Welcome Mass Sophomore Family Unity Mass and Ring Ceremony Junior Family Mass and Commissioning Ceremony Senior Baccalaureate Mass

Freshman Retreat Retreats

The retreat program offers students opportunities to explore their lives, their spirituality and their relationship with God and others. Students of all faith backgrounds attend a retreat each year while at St. Francis.

Big Sister Little Sister

Freshman Overnight Retreat Freshman “Body and Soul” one-day retreat Sophomore “Finding Strength in God” one-night, two-day retreat Junior “Celebrating the Gift” two-night, three-day retreat Senior “Kairos” three-night, four day retreat Mother-Daughter Retreat Father Daughter Spirit Day Retreat

troubie talk I absolutely love the retreat program at St. Francis!

Retreats have been the highlight of my high school experience. They have helped me so much, especially Sophomore, Junior, and Kairos Retreats. They impacted me so much that I had no choice but to lead. Retreats have been the greatest part of St. Francis that has helped me grow in my faith life. They have helped me understand and develop a personal relationship with God, as well as knowing myself and understanding the people around me better.

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Service

Kairos 39

Jordan Holmes ’12

Our Lady of the Assumption

www.stfrancishs.org/ministry/welcome

Christian Service

Christian Service is based on our response to the Gospel’s call to serve and to live out St. Francis High School’s four pillars: faith, excellence, leadership, and service. It enables students to care for and serve our world and God’s people, particularly: the sick and suffering, children, the elderly, the poor, the marginalized, those with physical or developmental disabilities, the environment and animals. During the four years at St. Francis, each student is given help and support through Campus Ministry and Theology teachers to grow in her understanding, love and compassion for those in need and to respond generously with her God-given gifts and talents. It is our goal that when a young woman graduates from St. Francis High School, she leaves with a sense of justice and a passion to serve those in need locally in our community as well as throughout our nation and our world.

Mother Daughter Retreat

I’ve worked outside the home since my daughter was born. Having the opportunity to spend a couple days with my daughter has always been special but to spend this time nurturing our spiritual body is wonderful. On these retreats, there is always a craft which you take home. Candles, pottery, reflective mirrors, all these treasures remain in our home as wonderful memories of our peaceful time together sharing in Christ’s love.

Core Service Programs: Core Service Programs are student-led and form strong relationships with service agencies around the Sacramento area.

These programs give students a unique opportunity to serve alongside students and staff from St. Francis High School, adding to the strong community at St. Francis. Getting involved with Core Programs is a great way for students to experience service with the support of peers and teachers.

Summer Immersion Trips 2012: New Orleans Bronx San Diego San Francisco Winnebago Indian Reservation, Nebraska

Ruth Huggins

Parent of Sarah ’12 Constantly being caught up with school work and extra-curricular actives I rarely have time to hang out with my mom. On these retreats, I was able to share my time and thoughts with my mother. Through the retreat we not only had spiritual talks, but could talk about our daily life activities.

Being able to attend these retreats each year gave me and my mom something to look forward to.

Sarah Huggins ’12

Father Daughter Spirit Day

St. John the Evangelist

Winnebago, Nebraska

Stephen Tholcke

Director of Campus Ministry 916.737.5099 STholcke@stfrancishs.org

Fr. Giovanni Gamas

Chaplain 916.737.5067 GGamas@stfrancishs.org

Miles Foley

Campus Minister for Service 916.737.5053 MFoley@stfrancishs.org

Stephanie Villanueva ’98 Campus Ministry, Assistant 916.737.5027 SVillanueva@stfrancishs.org

Community

As a Catholic school, St. Francis High School embraces the teachings and traditions of the Roman Catholic Church. At the same time, St. Francis is a community of many faiths, each bringing its unique gifts to the greater community. The community is united by its commitment to “Pax et Bonum,” (Peace and Goodness) as evident in the life of its patron, St. Francis of Assisi. Each member of the community – students, teachers, staff and parents – is to respect one another’s beliefs, share in one’s spiritual journey, and pray and work together as a community of faith.

Community Activities Big Sister Little Sister Program St. Francis Day Community Celebration Advent Celebration Social Justice Week Pax et Bonum and Catholic Schools Week Lenten Experience Meet Your Parents/ Grandparents for Lunch Days Relationship with our sister school in Ghana

New Orleans

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guidance

The Guidance Department consists of four class counselors, two college advisors, a wellness counselor, a resource coordinator, and an administrative assistant.

Academic Guidance

Class counselors provide academic support, resources, and guidance necessary to graduate. They inform, advise, support, and monitor each student’s academic progress through the following activities and services: Orientation to St. Francis High School’s course offerings and graduation requirements Individual and group appointments with each student Advice on schedule choices for each student Ongoing monitoring of a student’s fulfillment of graduation and college entrance requirements Facilitation of parent/teacher/student conferences as necessary Referral to tutoring Interpretation of test results (PLAN, PSAT, ACT, SAT, AP) Training and advising through Naviance Family Connection

Imani McCray ’14

Merryhill Prep (Park City)

Wellness Counseling

The wellness counselor provides: Education, resources, and support that foster healthy lifestyles throughout high school Short-term individual and small group counseling for personal issues Facilitation of programs and activities on teen issues; Referral information on services available in the local community Education on mental health issues

The SFHS Guidance Department upholds the right and responsibility of each student to achieve her potential.

Debbie Austin

Guidance Department Chair & College Advisor 737-5024 DAustin@stfrancishs.org

Naomi Lee

College Advisor 737-5093 NLee@stfrancishs.org

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Wellness Counselor 737-5094 KCardinale@stfrancishs.org

Nora Wehrenberg Anderson ’83

Class of 2016 Counselor 737-5041 NAnderson@stfrancishs.org

Emily Greene

Class of 2013 Counselor 737-5037 EGreene@stfrancishs.org

Jan Courtney Millner ’75 Class of 2014 Counselor 737-5057 JMillner@stfrancishs.org

Nancy Lynch Doyle ’77 Class of 2015 Counselor 737-5017 NDoyle@stfrancishs.org

Michelle Jett

Resource Coordinator 737-5068 MJett@stfrancishs.org

Sunny Rivera

Guidance Assistant 737-5091 SRivera@stfrancishs.org

www.stfrancishs.org/guidance/welcome

College/Career Guidance Counselors provide current information and support for each girl and her parent(s) throughout the college process. The college guidance program begins with an introduction at the ninth grade level, and increases in scope each year to culminate in extensive and individualized counseling in the 11th and 12th grades. We encourage all students and parents to take advantage of all the offerings each year.

Freshman Year Registration/administration of PLAN Classroom presentations Introduction to Guidance Center Parent academic information presentation Small group orientation & individual academic counseling Development of a 4-year academic plan & course scheduling advice Introduction to Naviance Family Connection including Learning Styles Inventory Sophomore Year Registration/administration of PSAT Small group & individual academic & college counseling Classroom & parent college information presentations Introduction to college websites & other resources Naviance: Do What You Are Personality Inventory Paying for College workshop Junior Year

troubie talk The Guidance Department has been incredibly helpful. They are so giving, and are consistently excited to see you. The members of Guidance are genuinely happy to help students, and place an emphasis on the Alicia Wun ’12 needs of the student.

John Barrett Middle School

Learning Resources

For students with learning difficulties, the resource coordinator offers support through: Referral for diagnostic testing Provision for recommended accommodations Completion of Formal Education Plan Assisting communication with teachers as necessary

Testing and Assessment Opportunities

Open to all levels: Learning Styles Inventory, Do What You Are, Career Interest Inventory Freshman level: PLAN (pre-ACT) Sophomore level & Junior Level: PSAT (pre-SAT) Junior & Senior level: ACT, SAT Reasoning & SAT Subject Tests, Advanced Placement Exams

Registration/administration of PSAT College, Career & Personality exploration College counseling workshops - “Just For Juniors” Junior Timeline & College Entrance Tests (ACT, SAT, SAT Subject) California Colleges NCAA & Playing Sports in College College Application Process Choosing a Major Scholarships Writing the College Essay/Personal Statement Individual college counseling appointments with students & parents Naviance: Career Interest Profiler & College Searches Classroom & parent college information presentations Paying for College workshop Senior Year Extensive group & individual counseling regarding the entire college application process Senior college workshops Application Workshops for UC, CSU, private schools & community colleges Scholarship Bulletins, Scholarship Resource Binder & Naviance Scholarship Listings Paying for College workshop Services Open To All Levels On-campus presentations by college representatives Area college fair information Troubie College Day Extensive library of college catalogs, videos, career materials, financial aid information & test preparation books PLAN, PSAT, ACT & SAT testing on campus Method Test Prep (online ACT & SAT preparation) NCAA Eligibility information

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Academic Teams are a great way to learn new skills, experience team building, interact with students from other high schools, make new friends, build a resume for college admissions, and have a great time. Students apply and audition for academic teams and attend meetings, practices and competitions just as athletic team members attend their sports practices and games. You can earn academic credits on most teams, too.

Kristienne Edrosolan ’15 St. Elizabeth Ann Seton

Academic Teams are also a great way for parents to get involved at St. Francis by sharing their expertise, mentoring students, helping with competitions, or providing healthy snacks.

Leah Horner ’13 Caleb Greenwood

Maureen Cobile ’15

academic teams St. Elizabeth Ann Seton

Mock Trial

Prepare to defend and to prosecute a case as an attorney, witness, defendant, court reporter or artist.

You’ll learn public speaking skills and how to think on your feet. You’ll be part of a team that prepares real cases for juvenile offenders in Sacramento County who have agreed to be sentenced by a jury of their peers.

Academic Decathlon Robotics

The St. Francis “Fembots” are one of a few all-girls’ robotics teams in the United States. With this award winning group, you’ll get training in project engineering, program management, electronics, computer programming, animation, Web design and public relations. Plus, you’ll help build a robot to enter in one of the most respected and prestigious events offered to high school students, the F.I.R.S.T. Robotics Competition. No experience required, just a love of adventure, a willingness to try something new and a desire to show the world (and colleges) that “We Can Do It.”

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Love to read and learn? The Academic Decathlon experience lets you gain a broad understanding of a major topic which is new each year – like the French Revolution, the American Civil War, Latin America or China. Cover all the angles - literature, music, art, economics, history, science and math.

Mathletes

Mathletes meet weekly to practice problem solving techniques and compete monthly with other Sacramento area high school teams.

www.stfrancishs.org/studentlife/teams

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Model United Nations

As a member of the SFHS MUN delegation, you’ll represent a United Nations country and write resolutions and discuss key issues with students from other schools in California in two-day Model United Nations conventions at UC Berkeley and Stanford University. Your team will meet one or two days each week to prepare position papers and plan strategy.

One of my favorite aspects of the SFHS Model United Nations team is the opportunity it provides to meet students from around the globe! During our conferences across California, I’ve been able to work with students from Mexico, Canada, Guam, and China! It is incredibly eye-opening and exciting to hear firsthand about all of their different customs, foods, and experiences!

Kristen Cichocki ’12

St. Alban’s

Science Olympiad

Science Olympiad focuses on advanced learning in science through active, hands-on, group participation. Members compete in a series of 32 individual and team events that encourage learning in biology, earth science, chemistry, physics, problem solving and technology. Join this team to see how fun, exciting and challenging science can be.

Speech Team : Fiction and Fact Squads

Is drama or humor your forte? Then the “Fiction Squad” is for you. Interested in world events or advocating solutions to serious issues? Then compete with the “Fact Squad” in original oratory and international current event speeches. Flexible scheduling and one-on-one coaching make these squads a good match for busy girls.

Robotics

Certamen

Put on your toga and join Certamen (ker-ta-men) to compete with other classical teams in the Bay Area and/or in Southern California in Roman culture and Latin language events.

Nina Gutierrez ’15 St. Rose

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student activities Co-curricular and extra-curricular activities allow students to develop leadership skills, pursue individual interests and just have fun! SFHS encourages its students to reach out – to explore new horizons, to get involved in global concerns and to help shape ideas and technologies of the future. All St. Francis students participate in some form of student activities.

Organizations and clubs are plentiful, providing something for everyone: school and community service, academic competitions, cultural interests, spirit building, and the development of special talents. The school year is rich in activities, ranging from dances to major traditions such as the St. Francis Day Celebration and Homecoming Week (unrivaled anywhere!)

Clubs Day Frosh-Soph Dance

troubie talk Whenever I step onto campus, I feel like I’ve come home. St. Francis is a true community and family.

Everyone is always cheerful and open. If I ever need help or a hug, another girl is unfailingly at my side. St. Francis also knows how to celebrate!

We have the greatest parties at school for Halloween, Homecoming, and St. Francis’ Day. The community lunches are filled with laughter and the sweetest home-baked goods.

Ellen Dahl ’13

Winston Churchill Middle School

Leah Bishop Newton ’92 Director of Student Activities 916.737.5026 LNewton@stfrancishs.org

St. Francis Day

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www.stfrancishs.org/studentlife/welcome

Na Wahine ‘O ‘Olu Hula Hui

troubie talk I most enjoy the community of people. I love how welcoming everyone is to each other and to outsiders.

I love how united we all are during Spirit Week. Not just as each individual class, but as an entire school as well. SF Day each year exemplifies the community of St. Francis and why I love it so much. Everyone is so spirited and loving and friendly to one another, just because each one of us is a Troubie.

Laureen Macugay,

Executive Assistant to the Principal, has been teaching Hula at St. Francis and sharing her knowledge of Hawaiian culture with students since 2005.

In May 2012, Mrs. Macugay completed a three-year, intensive program equivalent to earning a Master’s Degree in hula. In a ceremony on the Big Island, she and the other class members celebrated their ‘Uniki (graduation) as certified Kumu Hulas (Hula Teachers).

Chandler McGuire ’13

Sacred Heart

Mother Daughter Fashion Show Current Clubs/Organizations open to all: A

Capella (Blue Skirts) • AIM (All Inquiring Minds) • Art Club • Art Gallery Club • Asian Pacific Islanders Club • Beyond the Lens (Film & Photo) Club • Black and Latinos Union • ERA Hip Hop Club • French Club • “Little Flowers” Gardening Club • GLAM Club (Give Love And More) • Gourmet Club • Guardian Angel’s Club • Guitar Club • Hands for Hope • Healthy Lifestyles Club • Italian Club • Key Club • Latin Club • Mandolin • Medicine & More • Mini- Lifesavers • MSA (Muslim Student Association) • Not For Sale • Reece’s Rainbow • SF Patriots • Techies Anonymous • Tomodachi Club • Venture Club • Water Works • WWW.Club (Write World Wide) • Young Democrats • Young Republicans

Clubs/Organizations/School Service Groups open by application or audition: SF Ambassadors • Big Sisters • California Scholarship Federation • National Honor Society See the Student Life section of the SF website for descriptions

Student Activities:

Annual Retreats • Blood Drive • College Visits • Community Lunch • Dances • Fall Musical • Father-Daughter Dinner Dance • Grad Night • International Night • Japanese Student Exchange • Junior Commissioning Ceremony • Mother-Daughter Fashion Show • Mock Political Campaign and Elections • Political Campaign Volunteering • Rallies • St. Francis Day • Senior Sunrise • Sophomore Ring Ceremony • Spirit Week • Spring Play • Student and Family Liturgies • Travel in the USA and Abroad

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Homecoming is the most treasured event and favorite time of the school year for many St. Francis students. As an all-girls school without the typical football game to celebrate homecoming festivities, we Troubadours do something a little bit more exciting. For two weeks, each class works hard to create theme-based decorations, skits, and dance routines, which are displayed at a culminating, school-wide rally. The decorated gym is the perfect venue for the Homecoming Dance held that Saturday night. This year’s theme was “Expressions.” The Senior theme was “Take Time to Stop and Smell the Roses,” the Juniors “Hit the Books,” the Sophomores had “Water Under the Bridge,” and the Freshman theme was “Once in a Blue Moon.”

Food Drive

The annual Food Drive earns points for class participation while fostering the St. Francis tradition of serving our greater community. During the fall 2011 drive, which benefited Elk Grove Food Bank, St. Francis students brought in 100,300 food items - a school record! Donations included 47,000 boxes of Mac and Cheese, 25,000 jars of baby food, 11,780 cans of fruit and 11,520 cans of soup. Students also collected money through bake sales and other fund raisers, generating a $6,600 cash donation to the Food Bank.

troubie talk I really enjoy Homecoming Week a lot. I can bond with my classmates and everyone gets involved with helping contribute to it and I feel our class becomes closer through it all.

Lauren Inderkum ’12

Andrew Carnegie Middle School

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Volleyball

troubie talk Softball

What specific activity has been most valuable to you?

Cross Country and Track. I’ve met very close friends through the running program. I have been able to grow with people who have a common interest.

Camille Dyer ’12

Sacred Heart

Swimming & Diving

athletics Cross Country

St. Francis Athletic Program makes History….

St. Francis is well known for not only its academics, but also for the variety and quality of extra- and co-curricular possibilities it offers. For the athlete, we offer twelve interscholastic sports.

Athletics enhance the positive climate and Christian experience at SFHS and help to develop young women with confidence, respect and determination.

Basketball

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St. Francis is part of the Delta River League, one of the most competitive leagues in the Sac Joaquin Section. Still, each year, St. Francis Troubadours (“Troubies”) win numerous League and Section championships. The 195-school SacJoaquin Section has been in existence for 70 years. In 2011, all 5 St. Francis fall sports made it to section finals, with 4 of the teams winning: Cross Country (8th section title), Golf (19th), Tennis (9th) and Volleyball (11th). The Water Polo team finished second. St. Francis has the first female sports program to win 4 section titles in the fall. This makes 81 Section Titles for St. Francis High school, the most of any female sports program in the Section and one of the top programs in the state.

Traditionally, half of the St. Francis student body participates in one or more interscholastic sports. Win or lose, “it’s great to be an SF Troubadour!”

Claire Murphy ’14

St. John Notre Dame

www.stfrancishs.org/athletics/news My favorite part about St. Francis is everything I have gained from being a part of the athletic program. I have become a part of a great Water Polo and Swimming family, making friendships that will last a lifetime. I have been given great opportunities to lead my water polo team and thanks to this wonderful experience, I now want to play in college.

Alexey Chandler ’13

Our Lady of the Assumption

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Allie Emmerich ’14

St. John Notre Dame

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What specific activity has been most valuable to you? Volleyball, because I have become so close to all of the girls on my team and the coaches teach you things that not only apply to volleyball but to life in general.

Paige Folger ’12

Napa Christian School

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the arts The Arts at St. Francis go well beyond the course offerings, with extensive extracurricular opportunities available. The main theatre and the small black box performance space afford wonderful options for St. Francis students. Interested students can go behind the scenes and work with the technical director, hammering out the theatre sets, designing the stage lighting, and creating sound effects. Others help co-direct as the “Stage Managers” or “Assistant Stage Managers.” The annual school musical and play are extracurricular, so students need not be enrolled in an arts course to audition or work on the crew.

The SFHS Show Choir has a name! “The Treble Makers” marked their first year as a company with an amazing performance in the St. Francis Theatre. The music and choreography covered a broad range of styles and set the bar for future “Treble Makers.”

Christmas Concert

Students in drawing, painting, sculpture and digital photography classes, along with the Tech Club, Art Club and other members of Arts groups are busy throughout the year making the SF campus an exciting visual place. In music, the student-directed A Cappella group performs in concerts all over Sacramento and on campus. The school’s orchestras and beginning through advanced choirs earn high scores in the Golden Empire Festival and other state and national competitions.

For even more fun, they perform for events, local gatherings, hospitals during the Christmas season, and look forward to the Catholic High Schools Choral Festival. Troubies definitely love the arts!

SFHS Student artwork is submitted annually to the Congressional Art Competitions for District 3 (Congressman Dan Lungren) and District 5 (Congresswoman Doris Matsui). This year’s winner (District 5), Megan Daly ’12, received two Southwest Airlines tickets to Washington, DC, and accommodations for the ribbon cutting reception in June. Each district winner’s artwork is displayed in the Cannon Tunnel of the U.S. Capitol Building for a year.

Adan Romo

Department Chair: Visual Arts 916.452.3461, ext. 207 ARomo@stfrancishs.org

Cheryl Watson

Department Chair: Performing Arts 916.452.3461, ext. 127 CWatson@stfrancishs.org

Elizabeth Danielson

Arts Executive Director/Producer 916.737.5002 EDanielson@stfrancishs.org

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troubie talk What I enjoy most about St. Francis is the Arts Building! If I could, I would just live there.

I love the arts and performing in musicals and other productions at St. Francis. I also enjoy how active and involved we are in our classes.

We are welcome to voice our opinions and feel comfortable in our environment. The studentteacher relationship is very strong.

Selena Shannon ’14 St. Robert

“If you are looking to find something to be brave about consider the fine arts.”

-Robert Frost, poet

www.stfrancishs.org/arts/welcome

Arts Courses Visual Arts Art 1 Drawing 1 Drawing 2 Painting 1 Painting 2 Figure Sculpture 1 Figure Sculpture 2 Digital Photography 1 Digital Photography 2 Advanced Studio Art* AP Studio Art* AP Art History* Dramatic Arts Acting 1 Theater Arts 1* SF Players (Advanced Theatre Arts) Dance Arts Intermediate Dance Technique SF Apprentice Dance Company* SF Dance Company* Musical Arts Troubadour Choir Show Choir Concert Choir* Chamber Singers* Jazz Ensemble* Concert Orchestra* Chamber Orchestra* Solo & Ensembles* Essentials of Music* Honors Essentials of Music* * Yearlong class

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In spring 2012 the SFHS Dance Department finished off a strong season with free “Day of Dance” workshops for 6th-8th graders, a Zumba class during lunch block in upper Serra Court, and the annual Senior Showcase, a performance designed entirely by students.

Three St. Francis vocalists competed in the 2012 Golden Empire State Festival at CSUS on Saturday, May 5th. Locksley Russ ’12 received a score of Excellent and both Lauren Redd ’12 and Leah Horner ’13 received a score of Superior. These three vocalists also competed in the Asya Pleskach Memorial Scholarship for Young Choral Singers sponsored by the Sacramento Master Singers and all three received scholarship awards.

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“Anne of Green Gables” Kathy Carlisle’s Digital Photography 1 and 2 students researched personal

narratives of survivors and those who perished in the Holocaust as the basis for symbolic photographic imagery. The works were compiled into “The Holocaust: Illuminated Memory” and exhibited at the regional Yom HaShoah Memorial at Mosaic Law, at a Holocaust Memorial Prayer Service at St. Patricks Succeed Academy and at the Quarter Gallery in the Regis Center for Art, University of Minnesota. This is the third Holocaust art exhibit that Mrs. Carlisle’s students have created. Mrs. Carlisle was awarded a fellowship to attend the 2012 Memorial Library Summer Seminar on Holocaust Education in New York City based on her development of local partnerships, outreach events, and commitment to teaching the Holocaust and its relevance to racism and genocide today through art.

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During our reading of the Old English epic poem Beowulf in the class “Heroes & Villains,” students gave dramatic performances of the prologue--in Old English! (Hwæt! We Gardena in geardagum, þeodcyninga, þrym gefrunon!)

Hayley Higgins Figeroid ’05

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The overall goal of the English program at St. Francis is effective communication, reached through close examination of literature and regular practice in written and verbal communication. The core of this four-year program is literature, on which every facet is based. Students analyze works, relying on shared inquiry methods for discussions and formal writing assignments. Writing assignments (both formal and creative), verbal skills (in both discussions and presentations) and vocabulary skills all stem from the literature. Grammar is taught in the context of the writing assignments. The classes contain a wide variety of genres, styles and periods in order to help students develop an appreciation for the subject.

English Course Sequence English 9

My Honors Great Books teacher, Mrs. Borasi, is my favorite teacher because she teaches with evident passion. She expresses that passion by openly showing her excitement for the book we are reading, and her excitement and passion spread to her students. She also knows Literature very well, so her insightful and clever comments help her students become better critical thinkers. Hand-inhand with passion is fun. And because Mrs. Borasi is so passionate for Literature, her class is simply fun.

Racquel Katrina Gonzales ’14

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English 10: Great Books, Honors Great Books English 11: American Literature, Honors American Literature Seniors must take at least one full year of English, but may take more if they wish to do so.

All of the courses which fulfill the requirement are literaturebased and require students to continue to develop skills in literary interpretation and analysis, seminar discussion, writing and effective study habits.

English 12: Philosophy in Literature English 12: Writing from Literature English 12: Heroes and Villains English 12: Literature and Film English 12: AP English Literature and Composition The Canticle (Yearbook) may be taken by sophomores, juniors or seniors in addition to the above, but does not satisfy graduation requirements.

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Katy Glime ’15

Holy Spirit

International Night Studying a second language provides the cognitive and intellectual preparation necessary to succeed in the academic and social environment the St. Francis graduate will encounter. Learning a second language allows her to understand other people and their cultures. Most faculty members teaching in the Foreign Language Department are native speakers and/or have lived extensively in countries where the language is spoken.

Although the graduation requirement for St. Francis is two years, most students complete 3 or 4 years of one language and many take more than one language concurrently.

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The study of mathematics can benefit each and every student at St. Francis in two major areas. One benefit that is easily demonstrated and evaluated is the increase in the student’s repertoire of computational skills and problem-solving abilities. The second benefit, equally important but less easily measured, is the realization on the part of the student that the problemsolving skills developed in the math class are applicable to all areas of life, including the moral and spiritual.

The SFHS Math department strives to promote a curriculum and classroom atmosphere that maximizes the development of each student’s innate mathematical abilities and enhance her appreciation of the value of a study of mathematics.

mathematics As an algebra teacher I am often asked the question, “When am I ever going to use this?” Aside from my initial response of “It’s like calisthenics for the brain, it allows your mind to physically and mentally improve,” I also try to assign small projects to allow the girls to use the concepts and math processes in an applied manner. For instance in Algebra 1 students must algebraically describe ski slopes for their group designed snow park. As a teacher it warms my little math heart!

Mary Agatstein Mathematics Courses Algebra 1A/1B, Algebra 1, or Algebra 1 XL Geometry or Honors Geometry College Algebra

To gain understanding of the concept of angle of elevation during our study of Trigonometry, students in the College Algebra classes took pictures of a variety of objects and found the angle of elevation from an object using her own height or from her feet to the top of an object. The objects varied from rocks, to roofs, favorite teachers to favorite pets.

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Catie Brown ’15 Sacred Heart

The Physical Education Department at St. Francis High School strives to enrich the mental, physical and the moral development of all students by promoting spiritual, creative, and healthy lifestyles through high quality programs. The department identifies the components of successful health-related physical education and implements these into all classes. Through the practice of dance, weight training, recreational fitness, yoga and other physical activities students improve their physical coordination, body alignment, awareness, agility, balance and strength. In addition, the breathing, meditation, and instruction on healthy nutritional and life-style choices assist students in dealing with the stresses associated with adolescence. Teachers emphasize participation in developmentally appropriate and enjoyable physical activities while providing students with the skills to assess their progress.

Physical Education Courses Cardio & Weight Training Recreational Fitness Dance Styles

Montana Miller ’15

Yoga

Holy Trinity

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SFHS’s Health and Wellness Team is composed of school staff and parents, many of whom have professional careers in the medical field. The Team supports the school in promoting life-long healthy choices in all dimensions of wellness: spiritual, physical, social, emotional, intellectual, and environmental.

Madison McKim ’14

Rolling Hills Country Day School

Emily Fobes ’15

St. Michael’s Episcopal

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science Science Courses Integrated Science Biology Honors Biology Biology II Biotechnology AP Biology Chemistry Honors Chemistry AP Chemistry Anatomy and Physiology Physics

The SFHS Science Department promotes an understanding of the basic principles of science.

After four years, the student will have an understanding of the basic order in nature and have an appreciation of the laws of the universe.

Science courses are designed to meet the state standards and UC requirements. Courses starting with the freshman year are developed in a sequential fashion to encourage upper level courses in the future.

Honors Physics

troubie talk What activity at SF was most valuable to you?

My time in AP Chem...Mrs. Sharon was my favorite teacher. The class was reasonable and clearly laid out. It should act as a model for all other classes. It was through AP Chem that I was introduced to the world of physical science and discovered my college major: Biochemistry.

Ava De Lu ’12

St. Anne’s (Lodi)

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SFHs teachers love putting science into action!

From researching diseases in Biology then “diagnosing” fictitious cases to burning ionic compounds to create colored flames in AP Chemistry, students are engaged in the lively and challenging world of science. Integrated science classes find the “Frog Dissection” app on the iPad colorful, realistic and informative.

The “highlight” for Anatomy students is the real-life cat dissection at the end of the year.

troubie talk My favorite teacher is Mrs. Roman. I have her for Honors US History and I love how much she cares about each and every one of the students here.

When someone is absent, she takes the time to ask and make sure they are okay and really works with people when they are worried about a grade.

She also cares so much about the things that she teaches and I love how excited she is every day! She really inspires me to do what I love and help others.

Haylee Rademann ’13

social studies Golden Hills

The Social Studies Department of St. Francis High School believes that an understanding of the human condition in the past and throughout the world today is the best preparation for concerned, responsible and active citizenship in a society of rapid change and high technology. Through the examination of other cultures, historical time periods, the changing role of government and economic development, students understand the importance of past events in relationship to future decisions.

We believe that strong Christian values will help our students evaluate issues on the local, national and international levels. We urge students to foster a critical sense of what is permanent and meaningful, and reject superficial and transient values, through participating in the political process, government forums and volunteer service within their community. We promote sympathy, justice and peace in all human relations so that our students will act from a basis of love and conviction to make our world a better place to live.

Brayden Weninger ’12 and Alicia Wun ’12 placed in the top 175 essays out of 2,078 entries in the 2012 John F. Kennedy Profile in Courage Essay Contest.

Social Studies Course Sequence World Geography and Non-Western Cultures * World History Honors World History United States History Honors United States History AP U.S. History – Senior year

Claire Santamaria ’14 St. John the Evangelist

Civics* AP American Government and Politics* Economics* * Semester class

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technology

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In Computer Essentials II, I was able to move beyond the basics of Microsoft Office and explore the world of editing and creating. Using programs such as Photoshop, making HTML documents to build my own website, and using iPad apps such as iMovie and Garage Band really helped to provide a creative outlet; plus, they were REALLY fun! I love being able to make things I see in my head come to life on the monitor!

Camille Boudreaux ’15

St. Michael’s Episcopal

Christina Connolly ’14

Holy Trinity

• Computer Essentials II branches out into the world of iPads for

the media unit. Using the iMovie and Garageband apps, students record, create, and edit their videos all on the iPads. It simplifies the process of creating a movie and the girls love it! The READ poster project is also a part of Computer Essentials II. This is a fun and exciting project as students work with their models (teachers) to inspire students to READ.

• Multimedia Design focuses on the advanced elements of

Photoshop CS 5. Students acquire technical skills empowering them to convey information in artistic and compelling designs.

Aubrey Mitsch ’15

Our Lady of the Assumption

Dulany Phillips ’15 Holy Spirit

Technology is an integral part of the high school experience. At St. Francis High School, our mission is to prepare our students for 21st century learning by mastering skills of locating, analyzing, and creatively communicating information effectively. Our technology courses focus on preparing students to become independent users of technology, for academic and artistic purposes. Technology is all about change; building confidence allows our students to adapt and grow with the software over time, preparing them for lifelong learning.

Technology Course Sequence Computer Essentials 1 Computer Essentials II Multimedia Design CS AP Computer Science* (Yearlong class)

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“If we teach today as we taught yesterday, we rob our children of tomorrow.”

John Dewey

The Theology Department is a central and integral part of St. Francis High School.

We believe that people encounter God in their everyday activities; it is our goal as religious educators to promote the awareness of God’s presence and encourage the interaction of God’s grace and our free response. The Theology Department prepares the students to go forth as living examples of service, community building and faith.

There is an ecumenical spirit in our Catholic school which serves those of different Christian denominations, Orthodox traditions, and the Jewish, Hindu, Buddhist, Sikh, and Islamic faiths.

The eight semesters of theology: Present the core beliefs and practices of Roman Catholicism.

Foster an appreciation of: Spirituality, especially prayer and worship; Ethical behavior; Christian Service; Reverence for the mystery of life; Respect for people and religions.

Brian Dodson is known for his lively theology classes and his involvement in many clubs and celebrations on campus. He serves as moderator of the “Mini-Lifesavers Club,” which collects donations for the Sacramento Life Center each year.

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St. Francis is a school community built on growth and transitions. The freshmen are welcomed with a liturgy, the sophomores commit to their class with a Ring Ceremony Mass and the Juniors, in May, assume responsibility and seniority with a Eucharistic Commissioning Celebration. The final transition for the Troubies is the Senior Baccalaureate Mass, which festively and prayerfully completes their four year journey at St. Francis High School. As our newest alumnae, their connection to St. Francis takes on a whole new dimension.

Theology Course Sequence Freshman Courses: Introduction to Scripture, Jesus through the Ages Sophomore Courses: Christian Identity, The Gospels Junior Courses: Religious Philosophy, Church History

Nikki Clark ’14

Sutter Middle School (Sacramento)

Senior Courses: Ethics, World Religions

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Our mission is to teach students to develop research and technology skills necessary to find, analyze and communicate information effectively. Through books, media, and technology, students are encouraged to be lifelong readers and learners.

Check out a Kindle!

The library has a supply of them loaded with current and popular titles.

In the library, Troubies can find the best Young Adult Fiction in town along with a comfy place to read and do homework. Surrounded by displays of class projects and student art, students enjoy a peaceful setting in which to conduct research from topnotch online and print sources, use laptops for class instruction, and learn about the world around them. The library is also a great place for tutoring sessions with a teacher or fellow student and to get help from the outstanding library staff.

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See the list of online resources on the SF website www.stfrancishs.org/academics/library

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Shannon Westerberg ’14

I think that the best characteristic of St. Francis is that it is a community of hard working students striving to reach their goals. St. Francis is a place to learn and reach out to the unlimited possibilities.

St. John Vianney

Lauren Anderson ’12

Holy Trinity

Lucky me - I had a mother who read to me and took me to the library every two weeks; I always had a book under my pillow! In the SF Library, engaging students in reading for pleasure is a habit we promote to bring them joy, lifelong learning, and a wide perspective on the world.

Jean More

Library Assistant

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Judy Walker ’70 Information is power.

Connecting students with the power of books, media and technology is a great adventure each day in the SF library.

Judy Walker Librarian

Librarian 916.737.5019 JWalker@stfrancishs.org

Jean More

Library Assistant 916.737.5051 JMore@stfrancishs.org

sisterhood When I first came to St. Francis, I was a little bit frightened because I didn’t know anyone at first. However, I quickly found out that there is a strong community of sisterhood when a girl I didn’t know came up to me, introduced herself, and invited me to sit with her and her friends. I love the bonding and sisterhood that comes with St. Francis.

Alyssa Vallero ’14, Frances Harper Jr. High

My favorite thing about St. Francis is how close everyone is and it’s like a family environment. I went to public school my entire life and transferred here as a sophomore this year. Everyone was so nice and willing to help me with everything. That really made my transition so easy and I made a lot of new friends very quickly. Also, even though the academics are a lot harder that my old public school, I found it so easy to get help and have a lot more resources to make sure I succeed.

Kaitlyn Barr ’14, Folsom Middle School I truly have loved SFHS and I will never forget the amazing times that I have had here and all of the friendships that I have made.

Sydni Flemmer ’12, Holy Rosary I have enjoyed the last four years, and I can’t believe I am leaving. I am going to miss everyone so much, and I’m not sure I will ever find a community as welcoming and loving as this one. I really have enjoyed all of the activities and retreats and opportunities to connect with people. I have gained so much and I will take it with me wherever I go.

Sophie DeLeon ’12, Orangevale Open I chose to attend St. Francis because I knew in my heart that it was the only place for me. I looked at attending other high schools, but once I shadowed at St. Francis I completely committed. The spirit and camaraderie that I encountered on that shadow day was so infectious, I didn’t ever want to leave! Now I go to school every single day counting my blessings and thanking God that I found this incredible place.

Emily Fobes ’15, St. Michael’s Episcopal

I think the best characteristic of St. Francis is the emphasis on sisterhood.

We are truly one family growing and learning together through the ups and downs of high school. My senior class has been there for me through it all and I love how St. Francis emphasizes the closeness and sisterly bonds that will last a lifetime.

Samantha Hawes ’12, St. Mary

The best characteristic about SF is the sense of closeness throughout the entire school. Everyone is welcoming to one another and it does not matter what age or grade you are.

Madeline Jaime ’12, Sacred Heart I love St. Francis because for the last four years this has been my home. I love the teachers who have challenged my thought, the laughter I’ve shared with friends and the tears that brought us together as a community. I want to share my love for this school and spread the word about how great the life of a Troubadour is.

Shelby Vice ’13, St. Mel

I appreciate the academic rigors and strong foundation we are provided with for college. But more importantly, the sense of sisterhood is profound.

Whether it’s just a smile from an upperclassman in the hall, or my best friend helping me study for a class that she’s not even taking, there’s a great sense of camaraderie on campus.

Elise DeCristoforo ’14, Our Lady of the Assumption The atmosphere at St. Francis is welcoming and from the first day I was comfortable being myself. I love the sisterhood aspect and bonds I share with other girls. With Junior year being one of the hardest, classmates and I have realized we are going through these stressful days together and while it may seem impossible, we can get through it!

Sophie DiGiambattista ’13, St. Ignatius

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the tradition Alexandra Lendl Langston ’05 at the top of the inactive Volcano Santa María in Guatemala.

Cybelle H. McFadden ’93 is Assistant Professor of French and is also a member of the Women’s and Gender Studies Program faculty at the University of North Carolina at Greensboro. She received her PhD from Duke University and has published articles on Monique Wittig and Sophie Calle. Her article, “Reflected Reflexivity in Jane B. par Agnès V.” appeared in “Quarterly Review of Film and Video (2011).” She is preparing her manuscript, “Gendered Frames and Embodied Cameras: Varda, Akerman, Calle, Cabrera and Maïwenn,” for publication and was also co-editor of an edited collection, “Francophone Women: Between Visibility and Invisibility (2010).” Her next book project will focus on Franco-Arab cinema. Her research and teaching interests include: contemporary French and Francophone film, video, visual art, and literature; twentieth-century French women’s film and literature; feminist theory; film theory; and French and Francophone cultures.

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Graduates of St. Francis carry their education, confidence, spirit, and passion to their colleges, careers and communities knowing they can make a difference. You are invited to enter the class of 2017 and join St. Francis High School’s “legacy of extraordinary women.” On these pages we share just a few of their many stories.

Alexandra Lendl Langston ’05 is serving in the Peace Corps in Guatemala as a Health Promoter for families living

in rural communities. Her work entails implementing basic health and hygiene talks and activities to promote healthy practices in households and schools, spreading HIV/AIDS awareness and education, working with a women’s group with a focus on nutrition education, and leading yoga/workout sessions.

“Looking back, I can appreciate that upon entering SFHS, it is like every girl is told to bring a blank palette (open mind and heart) with her to school on the first day. St. Francis provides paints of every color — in the form of Athletics, Dance, Music, Literature, Art, Theater, Science, Culture, Computer Technology, Language, History, Liturgy, Women’s Studies, etc — and a variety of paintbrushes — in the form of community, self-respect, discipline, service, and regard for higher education — for four years and tells each girl that she can paint whatever she likes and that no matter how many or few colors are used or how much or little paint actually ends up ON the palette, each painting will be beautiful because it is a creation of each girl’s own hands. Of course, there is support and guidance all along the way from teachers, staff members, and even classmates who desire to help each girl explore her potential and discover how to be a blessing to those around her, and then, at graduation, each young woman is sent out into the world with her own set of paints and brushes and a good idea of how to use them.

St. Francis High School is a community that both appreciates and actively affirms the individuality of each of its members, providing an environment in which each girl is given the freedom to experiment with, practice, and create her own identity and deepen her faith while participating in a service-based Catholic community.”

Ugo Eke ’06 graduated from UC Davis and is now a graduate student in Environmental Engineering at

Sacramento State University. Ugo participated on the Swimming and Track and Field teams during her St. Francis years. She holds the UC Davis all-time track record in the 400m dash, as well as three of the top five all-time records in the 4x100m relay. She was invited to try out for the 2012 Olympic track team representing Sierra Leone, the country of her mother’s birth. Although she missed qualifying for the London games, Ugo continues to train for the World Championships in 2013.

“My four years at SF helped me grow into the strong, confident woman of God I am today and I wouldn’t trade the time I spent there for anything. SF isn’t just a college prep school, it’s a place where girls are challenged, nurtured and encouraged to grow mentally, physically, and spiritually by a community dedicated to equipping you for future success. I wear my SF alumnae status with pride and I can’t wait for my future daughters to experience what it means to be a Troubie!”

Kristin Haitz ’09 is a senior at UC Davis studying to be a veterinarian. She spent

time during her Junior year in Hamburg, Germany, on a fellowship with DeKeyser and Friends Academy. She was one of 13 fellows chosen from all over the world to study with Dr. Jane Goodall and her Roots and Shoots conservation project.

“When people ask me ‘Where did you go to High School?’ I am told that my face immediately lights up. That is because St. Francis has truly set the foundation for who I am today. St. Francis not only taught me how to be a good student but it also taught me how to make a difference in the community. It was through my years as a Troubie that I learned the values of compassion, respect and above all, happiness.”

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troubie timeline September 2012 - January 2013

Register for the Placement Test Use the enclosed Placement Test registration card, sign up at Open House on October 14th, or register online at www.stfrancishs.org. See the website for additional Placement Test information. All prospective students, including transfer applicants, must take the Placement Test.

Follow these steps to join the ranks of St. Francis High School

Troubadours!

October 14, 2012 from 1:00 to 4:00pm

Open House for Prospective Students & Families Tour the St. Francis campus and speak with administrators, teachers, students and parents about all the opportunities St. Francis has to offer.

October 2012 - April 2013

Spend the Day as a Future Troubie Eighth grade students are welcome to spend a day at St. Francis High School “shadowing” a St. Francis student and experiencing a slice of campus life.

• For eighth graders attending Sacramento-area Catholic elementary schools, shadow days will be arranged by their teachers.

• Students attending other schools can arrange a shadow day by contacting the St. Francis Admissions Office at 916.737.5040.

January 19, 2013 from 7:45am to 12:15pm

Placement Test Administered at St. Francis High School Students should arrive at 7:45am with two #2 pencils. Calculators are not allowed. Refreshments are provided during a testing break. Make up testing is available. Please contact the Admissions Office at 916.737.5040.

October 1, 2012 - January 22, 2013*

Submit an online application to St. Francis High School Please submit applications electronically. Go to www.stfrancishs.org/apply and follow the steps. If you need assistance with the online application, contact the Admissions Office at 916.737.5040.

Applications may be submitted at any time prior to the due date. Required forms include: Application - information about the applicant and her family Recommendations from principal or 8th grade teacher, mathematics teacher, language arts teacher & clergy Request for records from current school

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Applications & recommendations for the Class of 2017 are due January 22, 2013. *Transfer applications are due March 1, 2013. Financial Aid information is available on our website.

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Moira O’Brien

Director of Admissions 916.737.5095 mobrien@stfrancishs.org

Molly O’Connor Emslie ’81

Associate Director of Admissions 916.737.5040 memslie@stfrancishs.org

www.stfrancishs.org/admissions/welcome February 10, 2013 from 11:00am to 4:00pm

Incoming Class of 2017 Interviews Students who took the Placement Test will receive letters providing a scheduled interview time.

March 1, 2013

Transfer Application and Recommendations Due Applications and recommendations due for transfer students applying for grades 10 & 11.

March 11, 2013

Letters of Decision Mailed for Class of 2017 March 25, 2013

Class of 2017 Registration Fee Due Eighth graders from St. Ignatius School showed their Troubie pride when they received their St. Francis High School acceptance letters in March 2012.

April 8-11, 2013

Auditions for Class of 2017 Choir & Orchestra Auditions (A-L) Monday, April 8 at 4:00pm (M-Z) Tuesday, April 9 at 4:00pm Dance Company Auditions Wednesday, April 10 at 5:00pm Callbacks: Thursday, April 11 at 5:00pm

Details will be mailed with letters of notification.

April 13, 2013 from 9:00am to 1:30pm

Mandatory Curriculum Testing Mandatory Curriculum Testing for Math, Science and Foreign Language for Class of 2017 and Transfers. Interviews for Transfer Students begin at 12:00pm. Letters will be sent providing a scheduled interview time.

April 23, 2013

Class of 2017 Course Registration Information will be included with notification letters.

1st Week of July 2013

“Back to School” Information Mailed Student schedules and information regarding the start of classes will be included.

Enrollment Stats: We expect to enroll a class of 290 freshmen in

2013-2014. In the Class of 2016, 55% came from Catholic elementary schools, 31% from public schools and 14% from private schools.

Tuition: Tuition for the 2012-2013 school year is $12,000 plus a registration fee of $600.

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Students and alumnae share their thoughts about St. Francis High School.

troubie talk I wanted a quality Catholic education where I wouldn’t have to worry too much about dressing right or fitting in. I loved the Troubie spirit that I saw at St. Francis on my shadow day and open house, and everyone was so nice and welcoming.

Clare Gisla ’15, St. Mel I chose to attend St. Francis mainly because of the excellent academic opportunities offered. I also chose it because of the really good athletic program and the allgirl environment. I felt that I could focus easily, relax, and make several new friends.

Camille Wilson ’14, St. Michael’s Episcopal I chose to attend St. Francis because I knew it was the right school for me right away. I wanted to continue and enrich my faith, and strengthen my relationship with God. I also wanted to get the best education and I knew I would at a college preparatory school. I also wanted to make lifelong friendships. I wanted to set the foundation for the rest of my life, and have the best high school experiences possible.

Alyse Andre ’15, Our Lady of the Assumption

I enjoy the atmosphere of St. Francis the most. St. Francis is a place where you can be whoever you want to be without the fear of being judged. It is a “be yourself” place that I love coming to.

Madisen Grinnell ’14, Rolling Hills

I chose to attend St. Francis because after shadow day I felt like it was a family. I felt like I fit in at St. Francis and everyone including the students and staff were very friendly and it was what I was looking for in a high school.

Karly Cabrera ’13, St. Alban’s My mom went to St. Francis and the whole time I was growing up she was closest with the friends she made at St. Francis.

I wanted to make lifelong friends at high school like she did. Also she brought me to events at St. Francis like soccer games, musicals, and the Mother-Daughter Fashion show. From a very young age I always knew I wanted to go to St. Francis.

Megan Foy ’14, Toby Johnson Middle School

I enjoy the atmosphere the most at St. Francis High School. Girls are always laughing and enjoying their time with friends. The Seniors help the Freshman in their first few weeks get an understanding of being a Troubadour.

Ericka Asamoah ’14, St. Mary 36 troubie MAGAZINE

I love the community feel that we have at St. Francis.

The environment that we have at school isn’t like any other school around.

I also love that there are no boys. I am able to concentrate more on my schoolwork and forming lasting relationships with girls that I’ll be friends with forever. I can’t imagine going to school anywhere else.

Carolina Brown ’13, Sacred Heart

I love how friendly St. Francis is. When I was a freshman, everyone was so welcoming and nice to me. It made me feel like I finally belonged somewhere and I knew I had picked the right high school.

Emily Martis ’13, Sacred Heart

I chose to attend St. Francis because I loved the sense of sisterhood and the fantastic academics and extra curricular activities the school has to offer. Also, I loved St. Francis’ amazing sports programs and the many academic opportunities it had to offer. Also, I wanted to continue my Catholic education. Faith plays a very important role in my life and I wanted to be able to attend a school where I could grow spiritually.

Natalia Gomez ’14, St. Mary I chose to come to St. Francis because it felt like home and for the last three years it has been a home I am proud of.

Karly Hammack ’13, St. Philomene

There are many things about St. Francis that I enjoy and love. The variety of clubs makes the campus more lively and enjoyable for us students. I really enjoy the various opportunities that St. Francis offers for me to express my talents and passions. I also love how I can talk to my teachers whenever I need help with any assignment.

St. Francis demonstrates a great student-teacher relationship. It’s a great advantage to have strong relationships with our educators.

Hibba Munir ’14, Sacramento Country Day My participation on the Moot Court team has developed in me many skills that I will use the rest of my life. In Moot Court, I have not only learned how to overcome challenges and make new explorations, but I have learned how to be a leader and a team player.

Abigail Johnson ’12, St. John the Evangelist