SAHS Success. . .It's Tradition!

The closely-knit campus community at St. Anthony High School is a perfect setting for students to make friends, pursue new interests, and develop academic, sports, and leadership skills. Each student is known, and each student has the opportunity to shine.

Following an 85-year tradition, graduates from St. Anthony are prepared for success in college and in life. Honors and Advanced Placement programs challenge our best students to excel and compete nationally.

Students who struggle receive extra coaching from teachers and a variety of after-school classes to enable them to succeed. Every student takes the Scholastic Apitude test and 96 percent of our graduates are accepted into two- and four-year colleges and universities throughout the United States.

Lori Frances Barr, Principal
Regina Holden Rushing, President

We're Growin' & It's Showin'!

St. Anthony High School will welcome a fall 2006 freshman class of 100, with an anticipated enrollment of 300 students. Join us!

• From student government and campus ministry to music, film production, art and athletics, SAHS provides a well-rounded academic and extra-curricular program of character-building, spirituality, and personal responsibility.
• St. Anthony fields teams in:
• football
• baseball
• basketball
• softball
• track
• cross -country
• soccer
• volleyball

Purple Pride in fall 2005:

• Saints Varsity Football had a winning season, participating as a finalist in CIF Playoffs.
• Saints Boys Basketball also went into CIF Playoffs, making it into semi-finals.
  
  Campus tours are available upon request. Eighth-grade students may participate in our Saint for a Day program--attending regular classes with current students. For admission or interview information, please contact Registrar at 562-433-4496, ext. 214.
  
  Lori Frances Barr, Principal lori.barr@longbeachsaints.org
• Regina Holden Rushing, President gina.rushing@longbeachsaints.org

What can we do better than any other school?

St. Anthony High School remains committed to our original mission of service; in seeking ways to improve meeting the needs of students, we ask ourselves:

• What can we do better than any other school?
• What is worth preserving and protecting?
• What should we stimulate to growth?
• What are we passionate about?

We are passionate about preparing our students for success in college and in life. We are passionate about the value of a Catholic education in developing ethical leaders for society. And we are passionate about St. Anthony's 85-year tradition of service and outreach to the greater Long Beach community.

Yes, we are small--offering a huge advantage to our students. Being small enables us to call out the greatness existing within each child; nurturing it in a safe, caring environment of support.

While we are growing, anticipating an enrollment of 500 students within the next five years, we remain committed to remaining a small school, because we recognize that small is a laboratory for greatness. With its great students, faculty, alumni, and community support, St. Anthony High School is well on its way to greatness.

For information about fall 2006 enrollment, please contact the Registrar at 562-435-4496, ext. 213. An entrance exam and interview are required for admission consideration.

Regina Holden Rushing '67
President
gina.rushing@longbeachsaints.org

Letter from SAHS President

Dear Saints Community,
THE JOHN & DOROTHY SHEA FOUNDATION is committed to rebuilding St. Anthony High School for generations of future Saints. Mr. John Shea confirmed his support of SAHS, with a $1.1mm campus renovation project presently underway this summer 2006.

Through their Foundation, JOHN AND DOROTHY SHEA have contributed millions to Catholic schools in Southern California in recent years. ST. ANTHONY is their newest "project." In a phone conversation earlier this year, Mr. Shea said; "Dorothy and I really enjoy helping Catholic schools. Go ahead and start pulling permits!" We are so blessed by the Sheas' commitment to Catholic education and their generosity to St. Anthony High School.

Project includes:

• complete renovation of our existing science labs in both the A and B Buildings
• a new computer lab in the basement of the A Building
• renovation of the boys' bathroom in the A Building
• repaving the courtyard
• improvements to the Library
• new paint for the entire exterior of all our buildings, including gym and parish center.

This was all made possible by the generosity and support of the Archdiocese of Los Angeles, who has pledged $250,000, which SAHS must match! The Shea Foundation's matching gift will enable us to reach our goal and complete the construction project by September 2006--just in time to welcome new students for fall classes.

Since our 85th Anniversary Party last September, we have been working hard to raise funds to match the Archdiocese's gift of $250,000. Over $75,000 in donations have been received; with the lead gift provided by the Fletcher Jones Foundation--thanks to the intervention and support of Congressman DAN LUNGREN, Class of '64.

Thank you to all who have already come forward in this campaign--grads from near and far--responding to our annual appeal letter sent out just before Christmas 2005. You're awesome, and we are on our way to achieving our goal!

Regina Holden Rushing, Class of '67
SAHS President

LINKS

St. Anthony High School Website:
www.longbeachsaints.org

St. Anthony High School Foundation
http://sahsfoundation.blogspot.com

SAHS Alums News & Views
http://gosaints.blogspot.com

SAINTS PILGRIMAGE TO ROME - Gina Rushing, SAHS President

Click to download, read/print this firsthand account of President Gina Rushing,who along with Principal Lori Barr and students Leslie Greitl, SAHS Class of '07, Junior, and Sergio Gonzales, Class of '09, Freshman, participated in the recent pilgrimage to Rome for Archbishop William J. Levada's, Class of '54, appointment as Cardinal at the March 24, 2006 Vatican Consistory.
sahspresident@sahslb.org
sahsprincipal@sahslb.org

BRING BACK THE BAND!

Climb on the St. Anthony High School bandwagon. . .Support rebirth of the SAHS INSTRUMENTAL MUSIC PROGRAM!

HOW TO HELP:
- PURCHASE tickets for THE SEVEN LAST WORDS OF CHRIST event Good Friday, April 7, 2006, 1:00 p.m. $15/person advance purchase or $20/person at the door
$50/person PADUAN'S PLACE
$100/person SAINTS' CIRCLE

- PROVIDE tax-deductible donations to help underwrite this phenomenal event. For a $500 donation, become a "Bring Back the Band" Patron.

- DONATE needed musical instruments, including:
5-piece Drum Set
Electric Bass Guitar with Amp
Electric Guitar with Amp
Keyboard with Amp

Deepest thanks and grateful appreciation for your commitment and dedication to St. Anthony's "BRING BACK THE BAND" Music Program!

GO SAINTS!

Christine Tucker
SAHS Director of Development
sahstucker@yahoo.com
562-435-4496, x402

Principal's Honor Roll

The following SAHS students have received the prestigious distinction of being named to the Principal's Honor Roll, and will be honored at a special dinner on Monday, March, 13, 2006. Heartfelt CONGRATULATIONS and resounding choruses of "WAY TO GO!" to:

MIA DOLGOROUKY
JAY EVARISTO
KEVIN GROTH
DON JASMIN
AUSTIN MUHLEKA
OANH NGUYEN
ALEXANDER SANCHEZ

Music! Music! Music!

Joining SAHS faculty in 2005. .. .the young, hip, energetic, talented Music teacher, JUSTIN PADILLA, justinpadilla@aol.com . Not only is he a gifted saxophone and clarinet player, but Mr. Padilla holds his own with guitar, drums, and piano. . .a virtual one-man band! Possessing two Master Degrees in Music and Music Education, Mr. Padilla comes to St. Anthony's after several years teaching at Mary Butler School of the Arts. His directive, as well as his personal goal is to develop a dynamic instrumental music program at SAHS. First being offered as an extracurricular course after school, Music will eventually move into the regular curriculum as early as Spring 2006. According to Mr. Padilla, whether one is a novice piano player, or highly skilled guitarist doesn't really matter. "What matters is the motivation and the desire." Welcome, Mr. Padilla. . .Music, Maestro, Please!

Esteemed Alumnus Heads Cinema Production and Acting Classes

CHARLIE TENTINDO, Class of '82, now teaching Cinema Production and Acting at St. Anthony, part-time. "It was time to give back some of what I learned at S. A. as well as what I've learned in the field as a director, actor and producer." Most recently, Charles wrote and directed the documentary, "Making A Killing," which is included in the Nicholas Cage DVD release of "Lord of War," which hit the streets January 17, 2006. The documentary examines the issues related to the proliferation of small arms and light weapons, as well as the global issue of child soldiers. Charles was an invited guest at the United Nations in New York City for the release of the DVD on January 17. His website is www.flyingdirector.com and he may also be reached at charlestentindo@mac.com .

Partnership in Progress LBCC & SAHS

Beginning in Spring 2006, LONG BEACH CITY COLLEGE will bring classes to SAHS campus for students who are 16 years and older. Currently being considered are courses in French, and Health & Medical Sciences--in conjunction with St. Mary's Medical Center. Also under consideration are Learning Resources classes designed to enhance overall college preparatory skills; such as, study and organizational skills, note and test-taking. A summer program with LBCC is also being planned.

SAHS Implementing Program for Learning Differences

Principal LORI BARR has a number of notable credentials, including a Masters Degree in Special Education, giving her a keen sense of appreciation and understanding for students with learning differences. Lori has been working with LARRY KOMAR, parent advoate and retired member of the Commission on Special Education, California State Board of Education, and LOU CASSANI, Chairman of SAHS Advisory Board. To assist students with learning differences, a three-phased program is being developed:
Phase One: Teacher Training
Phase Two: Series of Parent Workshops
Phase Three: Training students to advocate for themselves
This innovative, effective program will provide yet another way to enhance the educational process for SAHS students, faculty, and families.

Varsity Boys' Basketball - GOTTA LOVE IT!

""Can the Saints march into CIF?", http://www.presstelegram.com/preps/ci_3462245 , Staff Writer, Ben Villa, February 1, 2006 issue.
UPDATE:
- 2/3/06 SAINTS win game vs. St. Paul's; ensured a spot in CIF playoffs! GO SAINTS!
CIF SOUTHERN SECTION PLAYOFFS:

2/15/06 - SAINTS WIN FIRST ROUND! (62 - 34) vs. Apple Valley Christian http://presstelegram.com/preps/stanthony/ci_3513912
YES WE CAN!

2/17/06 - SAINTS WIN SECOND ROUND (51 - 43) vs. Liberty Christian
SAINTS ALIVE!

2/21/06 - SAINTS WIN QUARTER FINAL! (55 - 50) vs. Capistrano Valley
Following a heart-thumpin', foot-stompin' game, SAINTS ADVANCE TO SEMIFINALS!
HOW SWEET IT IS!

2/24/06 - SAINTS eliminated from the playoffs in Division V-AA SEMIFINALS
Ribet Academy (66) vs. SAINTS (49)
DOGGONE IT!

CONGRATULATIONS on GREAT SEASON, COACH GLENN MARX AND SAINTS VARSITY BOYS' BASKETBALL! YOU'RE THE BEST!

SAHS Director of Development

A rousing SAINTS WELCOME and round of applause on recent selection of CHRISTINE TUCKER, sahstucker@yahoo.com , coming on board as SAHS Director of Development and Alumni Affairs, effective February 15, 2006; working part-time three days/week, Mon, Wed, Fri. Previously, as a volunteer, Christine greatly contributed to the success of the Recruiting Task Force, as well as formulating content for new SAHS website, and helping with recent Saturday campus furniture project.

With many years experience in the corporate world, Christine has a strong background in marketing, communications, and public relations. Actively involved in the Long Beach community, she is currently Community Vice President of the Junior League of Long Beach, heading this non-profit's Community Advisory Board. Christine and husband, Chris, are proud parents of a six-year old son and active members of St. Bartholomew Parish. WELCOME ABOARD, CHRISTINE!