St. Anthony High School (California)

Infobox Private School
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border = #ccd2d9
name = St. Anthony College Preparatory High School


motto = "Spes Nostra"
established = Boy's School: 1920
Girl's School: 1920
Fully Merged: 1968
religion = Roman Catholic
president = Gina Rushing
principal = Michael Schabert
city = Long Beach
state = California
country = USA
campus = Urban
enrollment = 265
mascot = Saints
colors = Purple and White color box|#330066color box|#FFFFFF
newspaper = The S.A. Wave
homepage = [http://www.longbeachsaints.org/ www.longbeachsaints.org]

St. Anthony College Preparatory High School, commonly referred to as SA, is a private, Roman Catholic high school located in the downtown area of Long Beach, California. As of the 2007-2008 school year, the school has 265 students enrolled in grades 9 through 12. It is served by the Roman Catholic Archdiocese of Los Angeles.

History

St. Anthony College Preparatory High School was founded in 1920 by the Sisters of the Immaculate Heart.

St. Anthony was once two schools—a boys' school and a girls' school.

Campus

The High School is located in Downtown Long Beach at 6th and Olive Avenue. Recently, there were $1.4 million in facilities renovations. [cite press release|url=http://www.longbeachsaints.org/happenings/pressrelease/LevadaVisit.htm|title=www.longbeachsaints.org/happenings/pressrelease/LevadaVisit.htm|title=Cardinal Levada Comes Home to St. Anthony College Preparatory High School|date=2006-11-27|accessdate=2007-05-17] The “Saints” Athletic Field is located a little over eight miles away from the downtown campus in the Plaza area of Long Beach, with transportation to and from the field on the school's private bus.

Academics

At St. Anthony College Preparatory High School, the following definitions are used:

Honor GPA*Summa Cum Laude 3.90 - 4.00Magna Cum Laude 3.50 - 3.899Cum Laude 3.25 - 3.499Honorable Mention 3.00 - 3.249

The school has the rigorous graduation requirements expected of a college preparatory program, that also includes Religious Studies (40 units/ four years) and a Christian Service Requirement of 100 hours with the four annual retreats. [cite web | url=http://www.longbeachsaints.org/academics/overview/GradReq.htm | title=St. Anthony College Preparatory High School 2006-2007 Graduation Requirements | accessdate=2007-05-17]

Advanced Placement

Students are able to choose from 8 Advanced Placement courses offered by the College Board. Although it is a slim program compared to most schools, thanks to recent alumni contributions, the school is steadily increasing its college prep program.

Student Life

Aside from Academics, students invariably find time for many extracurricular activities, from student government to a strong athletics program.

Clubs

The S.A. Wave

The SA Wave is the student newspaper. The S.A. Wave restarted in the 2006-2007 school year, and is working to become a monthly newspaper again.

Campus Ministry

The Religious back bone of the Saint Anthony Community. Led by Leo Mendoza Campus Ministry strives to put Faith first into each of the of the student bodies mind. This is done through various activities and fund rasiers like Tacos for Jesus. They plan numerous masses and Religious events to help Students become more active in their faith.

Choir

The St. Anthony Choir follows a long line of worship through music. Headed by Paolo Garcia who brings a very gospel sound to the St Anthony Church Masses. Many of the musicaly talented members of the student body are part of choir Like Antione Roy Condron (Drums) or Paul Mondares(guitar). The St. Anthony Choir sings at various events from regular masses to graduations.

Notable alumni

*Dan Lungren, U.S. Congressman from 3rd District of California
*William Levada, Prefect of the Congregation for the Doctrine of the Faith
*Darrick Martin, American Basketball Player
*George Niederauer, Roman Catholic Archbishop of San Francisco
*Jack Snow, American football Player
*Manu Tuiasosopo, American Football Player
* Tyler A kaminski- professional surfer/skateboarder

References

External links

* [http://www.longbeachsaints.org/ St. Anthony High School's Website]