San Gabriel Mission High School
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| San Gabriel Mission High School | |
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254 South Santa Anita Street San Gabriel, CA , (Los Angeles County) , California 91776 United States | |
| Coordinates | 34°5′56.37″N 118°6′25.67″W / 34.0989917°N 118.1071306°WCoordinates: 34°5′56.37″N 118°6′25.67″W / 34.0989917°N 118.1071306°W |
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| Type | Private |
| Religious affiliation(s) | Roman Catholic |
| Established | 1949 |
| Principal | Raquel Cagigas |
| Grades | 9-12 |
| Gender | Girls |
| Color(s) | Green and White |
| Team name | Lady Pioneers |
| Accreditation | Western Association of Schools and Colleges International Baccalaureate[1][2] |
| Dean of Women | Samantha Padilla |
| Director of Marketing and Admissions | Jackelin Cuevas |
| Website | www |
San Gabriel Mission High School is an all-girls Catholic College Preparatory [3] high school located on the grounds of the fourth mission of California, which was founded in 1771 by Franciscan priests and often used by Junipero Serra as his headquarters. It is located in the Roman Catholic Archdiocese of Los Angeles.
History[]
San Gabriel Mission High School is a Catholic College Preparatory high school, located on the grounds of the historic fourth mission of California, which was founded in 1771 by the Franciscan Padres. The Claretians began administration of the parish in 1908. The idea for the high school began in the mid-1940s and was the “vision of Father J. Nuevo, C.M.F., Mission San Gabriel pastor. With the need for a high school and the support of his parishioners, Father Nuevo had collected a sizable $245,000 toward the realization of the project.” He was transferred in 1948 and his successor, Father Eugene Herran, C.M.F. “only enjoyed a pastorate for a few months, as his success in dealing with the complexities of the new school building project resulted in his election as General Treasurer of the Claretian Fathers.” On January 16, 1949, the groundbreaking ceremonies took place. San Gabriel Mission High School opened in September 1949 as a co-institutional school, under the direction of the Claretian Fathers and Dominican Sisters of Mission San Jose. The freshmen class had 119 girls and boys, temporarily quartered in All Souls Grammar School in nearby Alhambra. In February 1950, the freshmen moved into their new building. The first principals were Father John Schneider, C.M.F. and Sister Mary Redempta Prose, O.P. “The staff numbered three priests, Fathers Schneider, C.M. F., Leo Mattecheck, C.M.F. and Joseph Anglim, C.F.F. There were three sisters, Sisters Redempta, O.P., Columba Davalos, O.P. and Mary Raymond Carmody, O.P., and two lay teachers – Mr. John Hanrahan and Mrs. Leo Ryder.” In October of that year, “Sister Maureen Murphy O.P. joined the sisters’ community as an additional staff member.” Dedication ceremonies took place on January 14, 1951 with Most Reverend J. Francis McIntyre, Archbishop of Los Angeles, officiating. In 1954, while visiting the high school, he expressed his delight that “what a few years ago was a dream is now the flourishing San Gabriel Mission High School.”[citation needed]
The new school selected green and silver as the school colors, signifying hope and sterling worth. In keeping its connection with Mission's historical tradition, the student body chose “Pioneers” as the school name. In addition, many clubs and activities were organized during these first years: Student Council, Sodality, GAA, Glee club, Orchestra and Drama clubs. The school was alive with many sports’ activities. The boys were able to join football, basketball, track, soccer, golf, bowling and tennis teams. The girls participated in volleyball, basketball, and tennis. Intramural sports, Play Day and Field Day became, and still are, annual events. Dances, rallies, drama and musicals rounded out the activity schedule.
The students took part in dramatic plays and musicals. The choral voices could be heard beginning in 1950, as Mission students performed “Tribute to Stephen Foster.” For many years, the Drama Club and Glee Club were privileged to present their operetta at the famous San Gabriel Mission Playhouse. Plays performed in the high school auditorium from Bye Bye Birdie in the 70s to Steel Magnolias in the 80s and most recently In Juliet's Garden, at the Grapevine Arbor.
1963, the Mission Band distinguished itself during the parade competition at the Annual Temple City Camellia Parade. And, in that same year the Boys Pioneer Basketball Team were in CIF for the seventh time and the Mission Soccer Team won League Title. Throughout the years, Mission's athletic abilities have been and continue to include CIF performances as well as Horizon League Championships. In 2007, Mission TV went live on the internet and in 2009, the Cultural Room opened, where language clubs host meetings and share diversities.[clarification needed]
The following are the names of all of the principals of San Gabriel Mission High School:
1949-1951 Fr. John Schneider; S. Mary Redempta Prose
1951-1952 Fr. Leo Mattecheck; S. Rita Marie Brown
1952-1954 Fr. John Schneider; S. Rita Marie Brown
1954-1957 Fr. Leo Mattecheck; S. Rita Marie Brown
1957-1958 Fr. Leo Mattecheck; S. Alberta Oehlke
1958-1963 Fr. Leo Mattecheck; S. John Dominic Samaha
1963-1966 Fr. Henry Herrera; S. John Dominic Samaha
1966-1967 Fr. Matthew Di Maria; S. John Dominic Samaha
1967-1970 Fr. Matthew Di Maria; S. Mara Martin
1970-1971 S. Mara Martin
1971-1973 S. Katherine Jean Cowen
1973-1979 S. Mary Patrick English
1979-1987 S. Carolyn Kolander
1987-1988 S. Carolyn Kolander (on leave); Mr. Frank Laurenzello
1989-2000 Mr. Frank Laurenzello
2000-2006 Mrs. Carolyn Nelson
2006-2015 Mr. Jamie Collins
2015-2018 Dr. Marielle Sallo
2018- Ms. Raquel Cagigas, '96
When the Claretians withdrew from the school, San Gabriel Mission High School became solely an all-girls’ school in the fall of 1971. It has maintained its full accreditation through the Western Association of Schools and Colleges since 1954. In recent years, San Gabriel Mission High School has continued to grow. In the Fall of 1994, the new chemistry lab was finished and in the Fall of 1996, the new Physical Science Lab was opened. In 1997 a chapel was completed. In the Fall of 1999, a state of the art biology lab was completed. Also, 2007 saw the birth of the exercise room, which is currently under renovation. In addition, in 2008 a new floor was added to the auditorium; and, in 2009 a new dance studio was completed.
On April 5, 1981, the first San Gabriel Mission High School Alumni Association meeting was held in the Auditorium, under the direction of Sister Carolyn Kolander, Principal, and Sister Judith Mary, the class of ’60. James Taylor, ‘57 was elected as the first president.
Alumni have distinguished themselves in many fields: Father Ralph Berg, CMF ’53, returned to Mission as pastor in June, 1978, serving the parish for three years in this capacity. In 1981, he was sent to Nigeria to work in the Claretian missions and upon his return, served once again as pastor of Mission. Peter Mullin ’58, businessman and owner of the Mullin Automotive Museum; Dr. Katherine Medvetz Poehlmann ’60, author; Father Frank Ferrante, CMF ’62, served as Provincial for the Claretian order; Katherine Burns Sartori ‘63, author; renowned soprano Alba Quezada ‘71 and mezzo-soprano, Suzanna Guzman ‘73; and Carol Najera Edwards ’78, Deputy District Attorney. Also, alumni have returned to their Alma Mater showing their support. In 1989, alumni Kenny Loggins ‘66, singer and song writer, helped SGMHS celebrate its 40th anniversary. In 2012, alumni Kim Baldonado ‘82, NBC news reporter, was the commencement speaker at graduation.[citation needed]
Academics[]
SGMHS is accredited by the WCEA/WASC and follows archdiocesan and state mandates.
San Gabriel Mission High School offers Enrichment Courses, SAT Prep, Personal College Admissions Advisement, Advanced Placement (AP) courses, the AP Capstone Program.
The school briefly held the International Baccalaureate (IB) programme.
Demographics[]
The current student population is +150 students. Student commute from various cities from the San Gabriel Valley and Greater Los Angeles Region.
Sports[]
As a member of the California Interscholastic Federation (CIF), the governing body for high school sports in the state of California, San Gabriel Mission High School is a member of the Horizon League. Sports at San Gabriel Mission High School include:
- Basketball
- Cross-Country
- Soccer
- Softball
- Track and Field
- Volleyball
Clubs[]
Clubs at San Gabriel Mission High School include:
- Anime Club
- Girls Athletic Association (GAA)
- DIY Club
- International Club
- Culinary Club
- JAM For Life (Justice Action at Mission)
- Latina Club
- National Honor Society (NHS)
- Student Government (ASB)
- Mission Ambassadors
- Music Club
- SMART Team (Orientation Leadership Group)
- Veritas Campus Ministry
- Yearbook
- Get-a-Long Gang
In addition to the clubs offered above, students have the opportunity to start new clubs.
Notable alumni[]
- Kenny Loggins - (1966) American singer and songwriter.
See also[]
References[]
- ^ "International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme". Retrieved 2015-07-01.
- ^ WASC-ACS. "WASC-Accrediting Commission for Schools". Retrieved 2009-06-05.
- ^ http://www.sgmhs.org/
External links[]
| show Roman Catholic Archdiocese of Los Angeles |
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- Roman Catholic secondary schools in Los Angeles County, California
- Educational institutions established in 1949
- Girls' schools in California
- 1949 establishments in California
- Catholic secondary schools in California
- San Gabriel, California
- Junípero Serra