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St. Augustine High School 3266 Nutmeg Street San Diego, CA 92104-5199 619-282-2184 www.sahs.org Dear Parents and Friends Fresh Starts It is finally complete. The WCEA/WASC 2012 self-study process is over and the visitation from the team representing the accrediting commission will happen at the end of this month. But is it really over? No. The journey in education, like that of life, pro- vides us transitory moments where we can reflect a bit before getting a fresh start on what’s next. The end of one semester or school year really just signifies the beginning of another. But it is these “fresh starts” that give students, teachers, and administrators alike a chance to seize a window of opportunity to make improvements as a new semester or year begins. The WCEA/WASC self study is over, but the progress toward our new vision and goals are just beginning. We thank the entire school community for their unwavering commitment to the school’s improvement over the past several years. Progress in the form of new academic facilities, the implementation of new academic initiatives like block schedule and Intersession, technology advance- ments, and the development of a Strategic Plan have all strengthened Saints in its Mission. And now, looking to the future, we are excited to have the community share in the continued development of the school and its programs as we strive to educate the minds and hearts of the young men we serve. Yours in the Spirit of Catholic Education, James Horne Principal Unitas Veritas Caritas Continued on page 8. Continued on page 9. Principal James Horne March 2012 Vol 32 no. 3 YOUR MONTHLY REPORT ON THE ST. AUGUSTINE HIGH SCHOOL EXPERIENCE Saints Scene I n the first couple weeks of January, 11 Saintsmen embarked on a trip to Eu- rope. Most of them not knowing what to expect were really excited. We went to a wide variety of areas ranging from castles in Killarney to the Eiffel Tower in Paris. These places were Killarney, Ireland through Dublin, Ireland. Then we took a ferry to Wales. Don’t ask us to pronounce the name of the town in Wales we arrived at. We couldn’t tell you. Anyway from Intersession Class Goes International Saintsmen go from Blarney to Baguettes By Ryan Neck (’13), Patrick Hagan (’14), Jacob Thielemann (’12), and Kenny McClenahan (’12) Wales we went to London, England. Then after that we finished our tour in Paris – a truly eventful trip. We landed in Shannon on a cold, foggy night. Shannon was just a brief stop on our voyage. From Shannon we made our way to Killarney. On the way we stopped to experience Ireland by stopping at different locations. From these locations we viewed the lush green countryside of Ireland and visited several standing castles that still grace the beautiful countryside with their powerful presence. From Killarney we made our way to the happening city of Dublin. Along the way we stopped at several other places rich with Irish his- tory, the most substantial being the world famous Blarney Castle. Most of the travel- ing Saintsmen were blessed with the gift of eloquent speech when they dangled off the side of the castle and placed their lips upon the Blarney Stone that lies within Blarney Castle. To conclude our journey through Ireland we arrived in Dublin, a town with ONGOING CELEBRATION-- Fr. Michael DeGregorio, the Vicar General of the Order of St. Augustine, was in town for a series of meetings and took time to celebrate the ongoing 90th Anniversary of the school with a Mass with the Saints community and Friars from all the Augustinian Provinces in North America. See Page 2 for more on the visit. Editor’s Note: SECOND of a three-part series celebrating the 90th Anniversary of Augustinian Education in San Diego. Part Two: 1960s to 2000. I n 1962 Fr. Patrick Keane, OSA, was named the first San Diego native and Saints graduate to become princi- pal. In his recollec- tion of those years, Keane describes two periods. From 1962 to 1967, the school continued the work of advancing Aherne’s thrust toward academic excellence while seriously addressing the school’s precarious financial situation. From 1967 to 1975, the school collaborated with the girls’ Catholic high schools in a consor- tium of shared classes, developed a greater collaboration with the San Diego Diocese, and increased awareness in the entire school community of social justice issues. Vice- Principal Fr. William Sullivan, OSA, and Keane were an effective leadership duo in making improvements throughout the school community. After 23 years as teacher and principal at Saints, Keane was elected provincial of the Augustinians in 1975, and Fr. Anthony Wasko, OSA, was named principal. He had been an outstanding English teacher and director of student activities at Saints from 1959 to 1969 and had just finished a six-year term as Headmaster of Villanova Prep in Ojai. Known for his stentorian voice and Eastern ways, during his eight years of service he continued efforts to strengthen the academic program and improve student services while working with business manager Steve Chipp, 90th Anniversary Series A Short History Of St. Augustine High School, 1922-2012 By John D. Keller O.S.A., (’55) SAINTS NEW CIF SOCCER CHAMPS Crushed Cathedral When it Counts See Page 7 for details. Rev. John Keller OSA P ope Benedict XVI has elevated Cirilo Flores to Bishop of San Diego upon the retirement of Bishop Robert Brom next year. In the meantime, Bishop Flores is acting as coadjutor bishop. Bishop Flores has been auxiliary bishop the Diocese of Orange for three years. He is a native of Corona, CA and a graduate of Loyola Marymount University/Los Angeles and Stanford Law School. He was a lawyer for ten years before entering St. John’s Seminary in Camarillo in 1986. He was ordained in 1991. He has served on the U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops’ subcommittees on Latin America and Latino affairs. He is chairman of the California Conference of Catholic Bishops’ committee on religious liberty. He is 63 years of age. New Bishop for San Diego Diocese NEW BISHOP – Co-adjutor Bishop Flores will be the new Bishop of San Diego after the re- tirement of current Bishop Robert Brom. Bishop Flores is pictured with Saints President Edwin Hearn at a recent meeting of Catholic school educators.

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St. Augustine High School 3266 Nutmeg Street

San Diego, CA 92104-5199619-282-2184

www.sahs.org

Dear Parents and Friends

Fresh Starts It is finally complete. The WCEA/WASC 2012 self-study process is over and the visitation from the team representing the accrediting commission will happen at the end of this month.But is it really over? No. The journey in education, like that of life, pro-vides us transitory moments where we can reflect a bit before getting a fresh start on what’s next. The end of one semester or school year really just signifies the beginning of another. But it is

these “fresh starts” that give students, teachers, and administrators alike a chance to seize a window of opportunity to make improvements as a new semester or year begins. The WCEA/WASC self study is over, but the progress toward our new vision and goals are just beginning. We thank the entire school community for their unwavering commitment to the school’s improvement over the past several years. Progress in the form of new academic facilities, the implementation of new academic initiatives like block schedule and Intersession, technology advance-ments, and the development of a Strategic Plan have all strengthened Saints in its Mission. And now, looking to the future, we are excited to have the community share in the continued development of the school and its programs as we strive to educate the minds and hearts of the young men we serve.

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March 2012 Vol 32 no. 3YOUR MONTHLY REPORT ON THE ST. AUGUSTINE HIGH SCHOOL EXPERIENCE

Saints Scene

In the first couple weeks of January, 11 Saintsmen embarked on a trip to Eu-rope. Most of them not knowing what

to expect were really excited. We went to a wide variety of areas ranging from castles in Killarney to the Eiffel Tower in Paris. These places were Killarney, Ireland through Dublin, Ireland. Then we took a ferry to Wales. Don’t ask us to pronounce the name of the town in Wales we arrived at. We couldn’t tell you. Anyway from

Intersession Class Goes International

Saintsmen go fromBlarney to Baguettes

By Ryan Neck (’13), Patrick Hagan (’14),Jacob Thielemann (’12), and Kenny McClenahan (’12)

Wales we went to London, England. Then after that we finished our tour in Paris – a truly eventful trip. We landed in Shannon on a cold, foggy night. Shannon was just a brief stop on our voyage. From Shannon we made our way to Killarney. On the way we stopped to experience Ireland by stopping at different locations. From these locations we viewed the lush green countryside of Ireland and visited several standing castles that still grace the beautiful countryside with their powerful presence. From Killarney we made our way to the happening city of Dublin. Along the way we stopped at several other places rich with Irish his-tory, the most substantial being the world famous Blarney Castle. Most of the travel-ing Saintsmen were blessed with the gift of eloquent speech when they dangled off the side of the castle and placed their lips upon the Blarney Stone that lies within Blarney Castle. To conclude our journey through Ireland we arrived in Dublin, a town with

ONGOING CELEBRATION-- Fr. Michael DeGregorio, the Vicar General of the Order of St. Augustine, was in town for a series of meetings and took time to celebrate the ongoing 90th Anniversary of the school with a Mass with the Saints community and Friars from all the Augustinian Provinces in North America. See Page 2 for more on the visit.

Editor’s Note: SECOND of a three-part series celebrating the 90th Anniversary of Augustinian Education in San Diego. Part Two: 1960s to 2000.

In 1962 Fr. Patrick Keane, OSA, was named the first

San Diego native and Saints graduate to become princi-pal. In his recollec-tion of those years, Keane describes two periods. From 1962

to 1967, the school continued the work of advancing Aherne’s thrust toward academic excellence while seriously addressing the school’s precarious financial situation. From 1967 to 1975, the school collaborated with the girls’ Catholic high schools in a consor-tium of shared classes, developed a greater collaboration with the San Diego Diocese, and increased awareness in the entire school community of social justice issues. Vice-Principal Fr. William Sullivan, OSA, and Keane were an effective leadership duo in making improvements throughout the school community. After 23 years as teacher and principal at Saints, Keane was elected provincial of the Augustinians in 1975, and Fr. Anthony Wasko, OSA, was named principal. He had been an outstanding English teacher and director of student activities at Saints from 1959 to 1969 and had just finished a six-year term as Headmaster of Villanova Prep in Ojai. Known for his stentorian voice and Eastern ways, during his eight years of service he continued efforts to strengthen the academic program and improve student services while working with business manager Steve Chipp,

90th Anniversary Series

A Short History Of St. Augustine

High School, 1922-2012By John D. Keller O.S.A., (’55)

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Pope Benedict XVI has elevated Cirilo Flores to Bishop of San Diego upon the retirement of Bishop Robert

Brom next year. In the meantime, Bishop Flores is acting as coadjutor bishop. Bishop Flores has been auxiliary bishop the Diocese of Orange for three years. He is a native of Corona, CA and a graduate of Loyola Marymount University/Los Angeles and Stanford Law School. He was a lawyer for ten years before entering St. John’s Seminary in Camarillo in 1986. He was ordained in 1991. He has served on the U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops’ subcommittees on Latin America and Latino affairs. He is chairman of the California Conference of Catholic Bishops’ committee on religious liberty. He is 63 years of age.

New Bishop for San Diego Diocese

NEW BISHOP – Co-adjutor Bishop Flores will be the new Bishop of San Diego after the re- tirement of current Bishop Robert Brom. Bishop Flores is pictured with Saints President Edwin Hearn at a recent meeting of Catholic school educators.

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[Editor’s Note: This continues the ‘interview’ of Fr. Ted Tack with Augustine, in his book: A Man for Our Times.]

Fr. Tack: When did your conversion take place?

AUGUSTINE: The way I describe it in my Confessions [ch.8], it may have seemed like a very sudden event. But as I have been explaining all along, it was happen-ing gradually in my mind and heart ever since I became convinced the Manichees could not answer my questions. I was finally able to make the decision to embrace the Catholic faith after the visit of a good friend from Africa, Ponticianus. He came to my home – which I was sharing with my friends Alypius and Nebridius – and told Alypius and me about several conversions and monasteries of dedicated Christians right there in Milan, which I had never heard about. This was the occa-sion that God used to bring me to the brink of saying “yes” to the Church’s teach-ings, which I had already come to believe. I was in a state of mental and spiritual anguish because I felt so utterly helpless. I guess my pride had kept me from ever really feeling that way before and throwing my trust on God. But a child’s voice chanting, “Take up and Read,” which I heard while in the garden of my house, made me run for the book of St. Paul’s letters, which I had been reading. The first passage I came across was this: “Not in reveling and drunkenness, not in lust and wantonness, not in quarrels and rivalries. Rather, arm yourselves with the Lord Jesus Christ; spend no more thought on nature and nature’s appetites” [Rom 13, 13]. I didn’t have to read any further. The light of confidence flooded my heart

and dispelled all darkness of doubt. It was early August of the year 386. I was 31 years old.

Q: When you finally found God, the ultimate Truth, in your conversion and baptism, what were your intentions and how did you put them into effect?

A: When I finally made that great leap of faith, I found great peace in my heart. I can hardly begin to describe the joy that I experienced reflecting on God’s marvelous providence in leading men and women to salvation. But, you know, there was more to my conversion that just being baptized in the Church. I had proposed for myself an ideal, that is, to be a totally dedicated “servant of God,” what you would call today a “religious.” But that ideal really delayed every-thing, because it flew in the face of three principal goals that I had set for myself after college: wealth, prestige, and a woman’s love. Thanks especially to some experience in Milan before my conversion, I was able to overcome my desire for wealth and prestige, because I could finally see how these things could never really make me happy. But I was very much a slave to the caresses of a woman and for the longest time couldn’t imagine how I could live without such a com-panion. I just couldn’t make the break: I was literally at war with myself, one part of me wanting to make the break, the other totally opposed to it. It was only by the grace of God that I was finally able to do this. You might say I went through a double conversion at one and the same time – to the Catholic faith and to dedicating my life to the service of the Lord. How I actually accomplished this service is a wholly different story.

A U G U S T I N I A N H E R I T A G E

An Interview with Augustine, Part 7By Fr. Bob Gavotto, O.S.A. (’55)

Saints Chaplain

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Heriberto (Eddie) Martinez and Andrew Vazquez brought attention to St. Augustine High as the two seniors were honored recent-

ly with the Hispanic Heritage Foundation 2011 Youth Award, Los Angeles Region. Youth Award Categories in 2011 were: Business, Community Service, Education, Engineering and Math, and Healthcare. There were more than 10,000 applicants for 180 total awards in 10 different regions in the United States. Eddie earned first place honors in the business

Saintsmen Honored by HispanicHeritage Foundation

Editor’s Note: Addressing a recent gathering of Augustinian leadership on campus, Saintsman Michael McRoskey represented the student body in welcoming these distinguished Augustinians to Saints and to thank them for all they’ve accomplished in the spirit of God and Christian education.“…On behalf of the Saints student body, I want to thank the Au-gustinians for their dedication--to us.”

I grew up at Saints. When I was born, my eldest brother was applying here. Since then, all five of my brothers have

graduated from Saints: Brian, Ricky, Greg, Sean, and Mark. Though the buildings have changed, the spirit, community, and spiritu-ality have all stayed the same. My brothers had teachers like Sir [Mr. Ned Wilson,] Mr. Cudal [Tom Cudal, Assistant Principal Aca-demics,] and Deke [Deacon Richard Hardick,

O.S.A..] They played intramurals and they all ate at Ted’s. When I asked my brothers about their experience here, Ricky said, “Fr. Neely didn’t teach Latin, he taught life.” And that is the underlying message. It isn’t about the great education or the unbeatable teams, it’s about the values that have been so deeply branded in us from day one: truth, unity, and love. As much as you have heard this in repeated lectures, it’s true: our school is unlike any other. For 90 years, Saints has graduated

Thank You, Augustinians!Catholic men. My mailman was a Saintsman, my next door neighbor was a Saintsman, the groomsmen at my brothers’ weddings were Saints-men. Heck, my only sister wanted to be a Saintsman. When I look at why we’re all here, it’s because of the over 100 Augustinians who have served this school. They decided that they wanted to start a school that educated young men. They decided that they would live on campus and pray for us each day. They decided that we would understand how to live a faithful life through weekly Mass and prayer. They’ve been there for us in our struggles and successes. We owe them the world, because without them, Saints wouldn’t be here. On behalf of the student body and of all those who have come before us, we say, “Thank you.”

category and Andrew placed second in mathematics & engi-neering. Recipients were selected for their accomplishments in their schools, communities, and for the unwavering dedica-tion they have displayed in one of the six categories listed above. In addition, recipients will be awarded educational grants for college, and will be invited to serve as role models for younger peers through other HHF initiatives/programs aimed at encouraging Latinos to excel. Each HHYA recipi-ent will be invited to join the LOFT Social Network (http://loftnetwork.org) which is open to all Latino leaders.

Eddie Martinez (left) and Andrew Vazquez

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For the past 34 years, the Saints community has gathered annu-ally to celebrate our community

and to raise the funds needed for the myriad of student activities that enable our young men to learn both inside and outside the classroom. For many years this event was referred to as “The Big One.” A few years ago,

the planning committee re- named it the Dinner Auction. In recent years, this event has been held on campus in a large tent in March or April when the evening tempera-tures are generally warmer and more pleasant. This year, with Easter and the retirement party for OLP’s long-time principal, Sister Dolores, both in April, the Dinner Auction will be held on Saturday, May 5. We will be celebrating not only our 90th birthday as a school, but also Cinco de Mayo. The Dinner Auction is the largest fund-raising effort of the Austin Parents Association. The funds generated enable the co-curricular programs on campus to thrive. Parents, alumni and friends of Saints are invited to this memorable event. Last year, an alum from Virginia made the cross-country trip just to be part of the spirit of Saints. At the end the evening, he said, “We’ll be back next year!” It is often said, “You haven’t really been to a party, until you have been to a Saints party.” Please check the Saints website www.sahs.org for ticket infor-mation. A click on the Cinco de Mayo icon will lead you through the registration process. As Saints is celebrating its 90th birthday this year, tickets are $90 per person. However, tickets purchased on-line prior to April 15, are $80. A little early planning

will make the evening a better deal. The grand prize for this year’s drawing features a brand new 2012 Honda Civic LX. This beautiful car is equipped with the sport package, tinted windows, spoil-ers and a premium wheel package, and the winner will be able to select the paint color. Grand prize drawing tickets are $25 each or 5 for $100. Each student is being asked to sell 4 tickets and for doing so, the student will earn one ticket in the drawing for himself. Check-in begins at 5 PM. Guests will find the ever-popular Wall of Wine and the silent auction sections which close at different times throughout the evening. If the past few years are any indication, there will be super deals in each section. Saints mom, Gina Balourdes, will be selling custom made Saints jewelry. Fifty percent of the profit from the sales will be gifted back to St. Augustine High School. The evening will feature a “mix and mingle” format, with food stations serving Mexican cuisine, representative of various states of Mexico, throughout the tent. Mariachis will serenade, as you drink and enjoy the regional specialties of Mexico. The Live Auction will begin at 8 pm, with vacation get-aways, front row graduation seating and many other exciting items. The Dinner Auction committee has been hard at work, procuring items for the auction. We are also most grateful to the hosts of the gift-gathering parties. The first took place last month. Three more are being held this month. Please see the advertisement regarding these parties in this issue of Saint Scene for information on joining us. We hope you will attend one party, but feel free to come to all of them. The only requisite for at-tendance is donating an auction item for the event. Saints is a successful Catholic school because of the

Edwin J. Hearn, Jr.

…Road Together

Dinner Auction Festivitieson Campus, May 5

Lucky Guest will drive awayin a 2012 Honda

By Edwin Hearn, PresidentSt. Augustine High School

generosity of our friends, alumni and parents. Events such as the Dinner Auction take work and require a commitment of both time and energy. There are many volunteers working very hard to make the Dinner Auction a wonderful party and an evening where the generosity of the Saints community can readily be seen. Please support these dedicated individuals and Saints by attending the 2012 Dinner Auction. Mark your calendars for May 5th and join us for a most memorable evening to celebrate Saints 90th birthday, Cinco de Mayo and our friendships. We look forward to seeing you under the big top!

For Pictures of Saints most recent gift gathering party see page 11.

“You haven’t really been to a party, un-

til you have been to a Saints party.”

Performance schedule forSaints Band Drumline

Times will be posted atwww.americandrumline.org as they are announced

RAT-TAT-TAT!RAT-TAT-TAT!

RAT-TAT-TAT!

March 10 - Mission Hills HSMarch 24 - Capistrano Valley HSApril 14 - Rancho Buena Vista HSApril 21 - King HS (Riverside)April 28 - AB Miller HS (Fontana)

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Mr. Pat Healy’s Intersession photography class pro-duced the images on these pages. For the most part these images were selected because the student photographer respected the entire area of the frame as seen through the lens finder. It’s not good enough to merely take the snapshot. Composing the picture takes practice. The same repetitive exercise expend-ed by a musician or a painter is needed to gain the professional zone that’s required of an artist. Saints Scene believes the work exhibited on these pages by Saints students exhibits a remarkable awareness for the integrity of the frame, a skill that’s needed in becoming a successful photographer and artist.

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Ryan Goff (’14)Connor Whalen (’14)

Michael Cali (’13)

Jacob Keane (’14)

Cole Schenewerk (’13)

Images from Saints Intersession Photography Class 2012

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Brian Duggan (’14)

Connor Whelan

Michael Cali

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Jacob Keane

Rodrigo Garcia (’14)

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Philip Deeb (’14)

Connor Whelan

Valone Lopez (’14)

Ryan Goff (’14)

Michael Cali

Matthew Marty (’14)

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Aaron Balin (’14)

* Note: Saintsmen appearing in photographer Kyle Sidio’s image are Josh Davis (’14), left and Alex Kirkpatrick (’14)

Connor Whelan

Michael Cali

Kyle Sidlo (’14)*

Remarkable Comeback Wins ItIn Overtime 1-1 (5-4)

A huge come-from-behind effort by St. Augustine High’s Varsity Soccer team in regular time earned the Saintsmen a chance to soar in overtime. Because the game vs. arch-rival Cathedral Catholic Dons was still tied 1-1 at the end of OT, the 2012 Division III CIF

championship played at Mater Dei High School came down to a dramatic penalty kick session to break the tie. Clutch efforts by Saints kickers ended the match 5-4. Coached by Brenden Johnston (’94), the gritty Saintsmen were behind the entire game until in the last minutes of regulation time when Sophomore Cheyne Davis put a clutch shot into the net to tie the game at 1-1. Davis’s monster shot enabled Saints to advance into the overtime period and subsequent penalty kickoff. Junior Flavio Borquez-Gallego was the final penalty kicker and his dramatic goal sealed the deal for the jubilant Saintsmen and the crazed fans in the stands. Once again, goalie Aaron Martinez (’12) led a relentless Saints defense. “Success comes down to never giving up,” said a very hoarse, Principal James Horne.Amen to that! See April edition of Saints Scene for more Soccer coverage.

Saints Outkick Cathedralfor CIF Soccer Title

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a big city feel but compacted into a smaller area with an abundant history. Wales completely took us all by sur-prise. We had no idea what to expect. We arrived there via ferry from Dublin. Not much of a weather change from Ireland; still grey and dreary. We visited Beaumaris Castle. The kind of castle you see in story books that is what it looked like. From there we drove through the Snowdonia National Forest. The scenery was almost like you would see in an alpine setting. Mountains, trees and water as far as the eye could see. Our hotel we stayed at was right next to a cemetery. According to Mr. Lin-ville the Hotel was haunted. Probably just another tall tale told from our tour guide, Ailbe Coffey. No relation to Mr. Brendan Coffey as far as we know. Then after our stay at the haunted hotel we embarked on a long bus ride to London. We left Wales on a grey, dreary morn-ing. Our next destination was England, more specifically, Stratford, home of William Shakespeare and his wife, Anne Hathaway. Upon our arrival in Stratford, we were taken on a guided tour of the cot-tage in which Hathaway lived. We learned about Shakespeare’s family and also about the general way of life during his time. It was very intriguing to see the setting that Shakespeare actually lived and worked in. After visiting Stratford we went to the college town of Oxford. Several different colleges together made up what we know as Oxford. The architecture of the town was very classical and it is easy to see how attending Oxford could be a great experience for someone in college. After leaving Oxford we arrived in London, which was a relief to those of us who were becoming anxious to move away from smaller towns. Upon our arrival in London, we found that it is a frantic city with no absence of activity. Despite being the huge city it is, there aren’t quite as many things to see in London as there are in a city like Paris because during World War II, London was bombed for 76 consecutive nights by the Germans. Due to this bombing, many of the buildings in London hold no historic significance, unlike the buildings in Paris that are extremely old. Even with this being true, we found many interesting things to do. We witnessed the Changing of the Guard at Buckingham Palace, visited the Imperial War Museum where we viewed an intriguing Holocaust exhibit, and had opportunities to take some great photos by the London Tower Bridge.

Blarney to BaguettesContinued from page 1.

Portmagee, Ireland—[Back row, left to right:] Nicholas Munoz (’13), Xavier Redondo (’13), Kurt Kerner (’12), Gary Dutra (’12), Ronnie Zappardino (’12), Adrian Gutierrez (’12), Jacob Thielemann (’12), Kenny McClenahan (’12). [Front row:] Andrew Gaylord (’13), Patrick Hagan (’14), and Ryan Neck (’13).

Eiffel Tower, Paris—[Back row, left to right:] Patrick Hagan (’14), Xavier Redondo (’13), Kenny McClenahan (’12), Gary Dutra (’12), Adrian Gutierrez (’12), Ronnie Zappardino (’12), Andrew Gaylord (’13), Jacob Thielemann (’12), and Mr. Matt Linville. [Front row, L-R:] Kurt Kerner (’12), Ryan Neck (’13), and Nicholas Mu-noz (’13).

WCEA/WASC, which stands for the Western Catho-lic Educational Association/Western Association of Schools and Colleges, are the accrediting organizations

for schools. Beginning March 25, St. Augustine High School will be visited by a team of five fellow educators from other schools who represent this accrediting organization. They are Ernie Antonelli, Chair, Director of Admissions, St. John Bosco High School; Marco Curiel, Retired Administrator, San Diego Unified School District; Dr. Colleen Mauricio, Principal, Nazareth School; Dr. Yvonne McNeal, Principal, St. Mary’s Academy; and Thomas Beecher, President, Mater Dei Catholic High School. The mere mention of the acronym WCEA/WASC makes most educators wince and writhe, but this is not so at Saints. The teachers, administrators, staff, and board members at Saints look forward to this visit because its purpose is to provide us with an outside perspective. WCEA/WASC educators are thoroughly familiar with the school’s criteria of research-based guidelines for systemic school improvement that address accreditation’s central principle: a school operating with a clear understanding of its philosophy and mission statement. The actual WASC visit will take place over a period of three and a half days, beginning with the Sunday visit in which the WASC Visiting Team will be introduced to our faculty, staff, board members, as well as the parents and students who have been part of the leadership team involved in our self-study process. The self-study focused on student success in meeting Expected Schoolwide Learning Results (ESLRs) that each student should know, understand and be able to do upon graduation from Saints. The self-study has been embraced by all of our stakeholders because it has assisted us to review and/or clarify our philosophy, mission statement, and ESLRs. It has also given us the opportu-nity to analyze the total educational program for our students and to develop schoolwide action plans to support desired learning results. The self-study document has been forwarded to the Visiting Committee members for review before visit our campus. During their time with us, they will visit all classrooms, talk with stu-dents, meet with various stakeholder groups and gather evidence to compare findings. They will write their report about our school and present it to us the afternoon of March 29. Their results will assist the school in refining the schoolwide action plans with respect to the criteria and the Expected Schoolwide Learning Results. The accreditation process is a perpetual cycle of assessment, planning, implementing, monitoring, and reassessment. We know that the Visiting Committee will feel welcomed not only by our entire staff but more importantly by our students.

School to be Evaluated March 25-28

Saints WelcomesWCEA/WASC

EducatorsBy Mr. Tom Cudal

Saints Assistant Principal for Academics

Clean Sweep — Early last month, Students, faculty, staff and volunteers all par-ticipated in a campus wide day of service on Feb 3, 2012 as a way to give back to the City of San Diego. Pictured are Seniors from Mr. John Lamerato’s homeroom clearing sand from a sidewalk at Ventura Cove in Mission Beach.

We took the train to Paris the next day and visited the Basilique du Sacré-Cœur (Basilica of the Sacred heart of Jesus). Just the journey there felt like walking through the heart of the city, with frequent stops for a crepe or baguette. The view from the front steps of the basilica puts one at awe of the beautiful night-lit city, with the Eiffel Tower as a magnificent guardian. After visiting the basilica, we took the metro (subway) and headed over to the Eiffel tower to go up inside. We made it to the second floor of the tower, complete with sight-seeing, gift-shopping, and even ice-skating. Our next day in Paris, the last day on the trip, we attended a Mass at the Notre Dame Cathedral of Paris, said in French. This was an amazing experience. After we left Notre Dame, we made our way to the Louvre and see the painting of the Mona Lisa, and other famous artwork. The vast collection held in the museum is astounding; unlike anything we had expected to find. We made our way down Champs-Élysée to the Arc de Triomphe and venture up to the top level to find ourselves at the literal heart of the city, giving us a breathtaking view for miles. All of us thoroughly enjoyed our stay overseas. This trip gave each of us a new perspective on traveling. Also, we all understand how privileged we are to be able to have the chance to travel the world. We would like to thank all of the people who gave us the opportunity to take part in this special trip, especially, all of our parents and family, everyone at St. Augustine High School, and Mr. Linville for accompanying us during our travels.

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We remind you again this month about the upcoming Saints program for online textbook shopping.

What: Instead of obtaining textbooks from the school and through the TurtleShop, Saintsmen will soon go online to rent or buy textbooks. When: The new textbook program will be in effect by the end of July and open for business 4-5 weeks prior to the start of school on August 27, 2012. The Saints Vir-tual Bookstore will be open 24 hours a day, seven days a week, so students can place an order anytime. Students need only their schedules to locate the books. Where: A special link called “The St. Augustine High School Virtual Bookstore” will soon appear on the school’s website. Students will place their orders online, then either pick the books up at a retail bookstore or have them shipped home. How: Course lists will include the information Saintsmen need to order textbooks, including title and author. Inside the Virtual Bookstore, they’ll locate the title and order a new or used copy. They may also have the option of renting, which saves over 50% on average. Depending on the title, they may pick it up at a brick-and-mortar bookstore or have it shipped home. How much to pay: The overall textbook cost will vary from year to year and by course selection. A senior taking two electives may have lower textbook fees than a freshman or sophomore taking five or six core classes. Books for math, science and AP (Advanced Place-ment) classes tend to be more expensive. Nevertheless, students and their families will have the ability to buy books as “new” or “used,” or “rent” their textbooks for the year.

Reminder: Saintsmen Will SoonShop Online for Textbooks

Online Book Buying Comes to Saintsfor 2012-13 School Year

By John White (Parent ’11 & ’13)

You are patiently waiting for the resultWhere will they spot the ball

Is it the fourth quarterYou have worked your hardest up to this point.

Blood and Sweat on every man

The aura of sweaty pads fill the air

The ref spots the ballYou begin to become tense with excitement

You are an inch short of the goal lineYour body begins to loosenThe Coach calls your name

You are chosen to run the ballYour body begins to tense

Stress becomes second nature in a matter of seconds

The opponent waits for your arrivalThe game lies in your hands

You walk up to the lineThe men on the other side panting

The men on your side pantingThis is it

One inch will decide the outcome

The ball is snappedIt is handed to you

You make contact with the other menYou leap into the air waiting for the result

The ref raises his handsNow you’ve crossed the line

That final leap won the gameTeammates and fellow students swarm the field

People jump on you chanting your nameOn the bus ride home they continue to chant

You go home a hero never forgetting that final leap.

Editor’s Note: The poem above was one of the winners in the annual California Associa-tion of Teachers of English (CATE) 2011-2012

“Crossing Boundaries” Creative Writing Competition.

One Final LeapBy Nick Allard (’14)

11 Future Frosh AwardedScholarships at Entrance

How much back: At the end of the school year, Follett, our textbook publishing partner, will come on campus for a buy-back event. Students who chose to buy “new” or “used” books will have the option of keeping them or selling them back to Follett. Depending on the condition of the book, Follett will buy back textbooks for up to 30% of their cost. Why: We’d rather spend our time educating your sons than managing textbook inventory, and working with Follett, a professional textbook supplier, will al-low us to step away from being a warehouse. The vast number of titles carried by Follett Virtual Bookstore will allow Saints’ faculty to select from a wider range of text-books and guarantee their availability. Who: Students themselves will be responsible for ordering textbooks for all classes. Who else: Mr. Matt Linville, textbook program coordinator at Saints, looks forward to the switch: “The advantages of the Virtual Bookstore are going to make this transition more than worthwhile. Students and their families will have the potential to save money by renting books, and teachers will have more options for course materials. The Virtual Bookstore is ideal for a school of our size. Plus, as the technology of textbook publishing evolves, our relationship with Follett will give us the inside track on eBooks and virtual textbooks in the near future.” During the next few months, the school and Follett will send out more information to ensure every student and family understands the process of ordering Saints textbooks through the St. Augustine High School Virtual Bookstore. Stay tuned.

Each year St. Augustine High holds an Entrance Exam to assist in determining if an eighth grader has

the academic background to succeed at the school. By tradition, the students who achieve the best test scores are offered

Student SchoolThomas Allen St. Vincent De PaulBrendan Leahy Warren WalkerJustin Robertson All HallowsQuinn Seau Warren WalkerGuillermo Penunuri St. John of the CrossJustin Washabaugh Stella Maris

Tuition assistance applications for the 2012-13 year are now available to parents and the submission deadline is April 9. Forms can be

picked up at the main office in Vasey Hall or down-loaded from the school’s website. Required forms are the Private School Aid Services (PSAS) student aid form and the St. Augustine Supplemental Form. Any family wishing to be considered for a tuition discount must submit these forms even if they received a grant for the current school year. Steve Chipp, Exec-utive Director of Finance, emphasizes the need to have all necessary forms properly completed and submitted by the deadline. “As grant awards are based on the in-formation parents provide in these forms it is essential they return them by April 9,” he says. The completed PSAS form requires parents to in-clude documentation and a processing fee of $24 (pay-able to PSAS). Only one form and one fee are nec-essary for families with daughters attending AOLP as both schools utilize PSAS. This form is mailed directly to PSAS; the separate Supplemental Form is returned to the school.

Tuition AssistanceProgram Information

scholarships as a reward. The following students were recipients of a Saints Scholarship at Entrance. This year there were 11 as there was a tie for 10th place.

Not Pictured:Alexander AlmondChris Guadarama

Brad Justice Oscar Pena Guillermo Penunurri Brendan Leahy

Ryan Dent Quinn Seau Justin Washabaugh Thomas Allen

Justin Washabaugh

Student School Alexander Almond Grisham Middle SchoolRyan Dent Our Lady of GraceBrad Justice Parkway Middle SchoolChris Guadarama St. Charles, Imperial BeachOscar Pena Our Lady of Mt. Carmel

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Last month on campus, St. Augustine High School celebrated the 24th annual Grandpar-ents Day. The day began at 10:45 AM, with students meeting their grandparents in Keane Plaza where the Austin Parents Assn. offered a light brunch of bagels, pastries, fruit and cof-fee. Grandsons took their grandparents on a tour of the campus. Mass began at 11:30 AM, in the gym with Fr. John Keller, O.S.A., (’55) former Principal and President of Saints and currently the Director of Education for the Province officiating. “On behalf of the entire community, we thank the grandparents of our young men for the very important role they play in the education of their grandsons,” said Edwin Hearn, school president. “Grandparents often make the criti-cal difference in their grandson’s life. From the Saints’ vantage point, it obvious that the love of both the parents and grandparents has cre-ated an environment that is shaping a bright future for our students and community.”Grandparents were impressed with the rever-ence and respect Saintsmen have for Mass. “Just as our weekly school Mass is seen by the students as the most important aspect of the week, the Grandparents’ Day Mass holds the same respect,” added Mr. Hearn.

Perfect day greeted

Grandparentson their day

Photo Essay by Aaron Balin, Class of 2014

Photography by Aaron Balin (’14)

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Publisher: Edwin J. Hearn, Jr. Saints President Editor-in-Chief: James Horne, Saints Principal Senior Editor: Steve Chipp (’68), Finance & Facilities Augustinian Columnist: Fr. Bob Gavotto, O.S.A., (‘55)Saints Scene Coordinator: Thomas Shess, Alum Parent (’05): [email protected] Writers: John White and Robert Blodgett, Saints DadsCopy Writers: Kathy Wilson and John White, Saints Parents. Art Director: Carol Sherwood, Sherwood Newsletter Design: [email protected]

Chief Photographers: Ernie Torgeson & Pat Healy Circulation Director: Casey Callery, Director of CommunityRelations and Special Events. Austin Parents Assn. Editor: Theresa “TK” Kosen Editor Emeritus: John D. Keller O.S.A. (’55)

Correction Policy: While every effort is made to be accurate, we occasionally err. We do apologize to those impacted and kindly ask that you notify Saints Coordinator: [email protected] for any corrections.

Saints Scene Your monthly reporton the St. Augustine

High School Experience

Mission of St. Augustine High School – Our mission is to provide a Catholic liberal arts education for young men in an environment that promotes the development of mind, heart and body in the Augustinian tradition. By helping to form loving disciples of Jesus Christ we communicate to the world the gospel values of community, truth and love.

’68, to maintain the school’s financial viability. These were the days of Bingo in the gym twice a week, with enormous parent participation. One back-story in the Saints history that threads its growth is the development of lay participation in the school’s governance and support. Fr. John R. Aherne, OSA first developed an “Advisory Committee,” Keane moved to a “Board of Trustees,” and we will see greater lay participation in policy and administration in the years ahead. Another back-story, easily traced in a close look at the school’s yearbooks, is the increasing number of graduates of Saints who took on teaching, coach-ing, and administrative positions at the school. As the school grew from a one room school and one Augustin-ian with 15 students to a larger enterprise with greater ambitions, so, too, did the valued participation of a strong body of collaborators who shared a passion for the school’s mission. In 1983 Fr. John Pejza, OSA, another Saints alum-nus, was named principal and moved the school for-ward in technology infrastructure, computer education, and with the Board of Trustees envisioned a long-term development plan for the school. Fresh from graduate studies at USC, Fr. John Sand-ers, OSA, became principal in l988. Sanders set three immediate goals for the school: full enrollment in the freshman class, with a waiting list; financial indepen-dence from Bingo income for school operational costs; and increasingly competitive teams in all sports. He also effected significant improvements in campus facilities (e.g., weight room, air conditioning, improved science labs) while preparing to fulfill a major requisite for major campus development, the closing of Bancroft Street (O’Meara’s “stabbing in the heart” of 1927). The stories of his efforts to gain City assent for the closure, and the finding of the holograph will of Saintsman Bill Ryan ’45 (whose bequest made the closure possible) are great evidence of Sanders’ tenacity and passion in achieving school goals. On the occasion of the school’s 75th anniversary in 1997, Sanders, with the dedicated collaboration of friends of the school, increased the endowment by $750,000. The school’s curriculum was enriched with Advanced Placement courses and there was a large expansion of offerings in the Fine Arts. In the Fall of 2000 a professional feasibility study was undertaken to advance proposals made since 1979 for the long term development of the campus to meet school needs. But before the study was completed, the community was shocked by Sanders’ sudden death from a massive heart attack on November 25, 2000, at the age of 52. The community was stunned and saddened. His funeral liturgy was celebrated on the football field, more than 3,000 people were present. The enduring strength of the Saints community, now led by acting principal, Mr. Anthony Sabatino, was evident as the school year continued; new tasks were taken on and the mission pursued. About the Author: Father John Keller, OSA, is a graduate of St. Augustine High School, Class of 1955. He is a member of the Saints Board of Directors and the Director of Education for the Order of St. Augustine in California. He is also the prior of the Augustinian community living at the Monastery and Director of the Center for Christian Spirituality at the University of San Diego. He is a past President and Principal of the school.

This narrative depends heavily on the book of Fr. John Sanders, OSA, “Before All Else: The History of the Augustinians in the Western United States, 1922-1985” (Augustinian Historical Institute, 1987)

St. Augustine HistoryContinued from page 1.

Photography by Aaron Balin (’14)

Saints North CountyCommunity Spirit in High Gear

Everyone had a great time at the first of several informal cocktail parties, where guests are asked to donate an item or service to help support Saints 34th Annual Auction Fundraiser that’s set for May, 5. Saints parents traditionally host the

parties and this one was held in North County at the Encinitas home of Jill and Alex Dominguez. “We were delighted at the turnout for the party,” said Principal James Horne “we know North County is a long way from Nutmeg Street and that doubly adds to our ap-preciation for the terrific families, who send their sons to Saints. The very generous spirit they showed us at the party will be remembered for a long time.” Among those attending were (top row, left:) A hopeful applicant Saints dad, John Melican (facing) is chatting with a party guest. Current Saints dad Derek Downey (top row, far right) attended with wife Tricia. (Lower row, left:) Married to top school ad-ministrators Ed Hearn and James Horne, Diana Hearn (facing) was on hand this evening along with Cathy Horne. (Lower row, far right:) Neighbors of the hosts, Joel and Jen Duckworth dropped by to support the Saints Community in North County. For more on the Saints 34th Annual Fundraiser please turn to Mr. Ed Hearn’s article on page 3 of this issue.