St. Anthony High School (California)
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| Saint Anthony College Preparatory High School | |
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| Established | Boy's School: 1920 Girl's School: 1920 Fully Merged: 1968 |
| Religious affiliation | Roman Catholic |
| Location | Long Beach, California, USA |
| Campus | Urban |
| Enrollment | 237
colors = Purple, Black, and White |
| Homepage | www.longbeachsaints.org |
Saint Anthony College Preparatory High School, commonly referred to as S.A., is private Roman Catholic high school located in the downtown area of Long Beach, California, USA. St. Anthony High School sets its standards high, accepting students who are motivated, enthusiastic and open to academic, social and spiritual growth. St. Anthony College Preparatory High School is fully accredited by the Western Association of Schools and Colleges and the Western Catholic Education Association. As of the 2006-7 school year, the School has 237 Students in grades 9 through 12.
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[edit] History
St. Anthony College Preparatory High School, founded in 1920 by the Sisters of the Immaculate Heart to provide quality, affordable Catholic education to families in the Long Beach area. College-bound students from diverse cultural, religious, and economic backgrounds come together to participate in a rigorous program of academic excellence and extra-curricular activities.
St. Anthony was once two schools—a boy's school and a girl's school. Shea Hall, (formerly the "A" building) was the Girls School and the "B" building was the Boys School with the "L" building housing the Library and administration offices. The "girls" school had their own Alma Mater that was retired when the two schools merged in 1968 and adopted the "boys" Alma Mater that we use today.
[edit] Campus
The High School is located in Downtown Long Beach at 6th and Olive Avenue. Recently there were $1.4 million in facilities renovations to restore the library learning center, computer lab, science labs, bathrooms, courtyard pavement, lighting and landscaping, and new exterior paint throughout the campus. The “Saints” Athletic Field is located in North Long Beach, with transportation to and from the field on the school's private bus.
[edit] Academics
The Academic program at St. Anthony College Preparatory High School is the cornerstones of their existence. They provide students a whole person college preparatory education. Grounded in the values of Jesus, St. Anthony College Preparatory High School educates the whole person while emphasizing family spirit, moral, religious and intellectual development in a secure, caring environment. Our ultimate mission is to form morally and ethically aware, academically capable people who will become outstanding contributors to the future. The St. Anthony College Preparatory High School Class of 2006 will attend 18 colleges and universities in four states. 100% of the Class graduated and 90% plan to attend college. At St. Anthony College Preparatory High School they use the following definitions:
Honor GPA* Summa Cum Laude 3.90 - 4.00 Magna Cum Laude 3.50 - 3.899 Cum Laude 3.25 - 3.499 Honorable 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. [1]
[edit] Advanced Placement
Students are able to choose from 8 Advanced Placement classes offered by the College Board. Although it is a slim program compared to most school, thanks to recent alumni contributions the school is steadily increasing its college prep program.
[edit] Student life
Aside from Academics, students invariably find time for many extracurricular activities, from student government to a strong athletics program.
[edit] Clubs
[edit] The S.A. Wave
The SA Wave is the St. Anthony College Preparatory High School student newspaper. Members of the SA Wave staff gain newspaper production, writing, and editorial experience in addition to being able to express the student's viewpoint on the exciting events and activities that happen at St Anthony. [2] The S.A. Wave restarted in the 2006-2007 school year, and is working to become a monthly newspaper again.
[edit] President's Ambassadors
The St. Anthony College Preparatory High School President's Ambassador Program trains students to serve as community ambassadors for St. Anthony High School. Founded in 2002, the program is modeled after California State University, Long Beach, immediate past president, Robert Maxson's highly successful student Ambassador Program. President's Ambassadors at St. Anthony are selected based on their experience, enthusiasm, character and willingness to serve. Ambassadors receive training which helps them develop their public speaking, marketing, and community outreach skills. They serve as official hosts on behalf of St. Anthony College Preparatory High school, conducting campus tours, welcoming guests, and presenting to local elementary schools, churches, and the community.
[edit] Campus Ministry
Contributes to the planning of the religious aspects of the school, such as retreats, prayer services, and confession.
[edit] Choir
The St. Anthony Choir sings at various services throughout the school year. They often sing modern Christian songs for church services.
[edit] 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
- Charles Tentindo, Actor/filmmaker [3]
- Manu Tuiasosopo, American Football Player
