ANOTHER BANNER YEAR Updating Saints Amazing Streak of Championships

APRIL 2015 Your Monthly Report on the St. Augustine High School Experience Vol 34 no. 24 St. Augustine High School • 3266 Nutmeg STreet • San DIego, CA 92104-5199 • 619.282.2184 • www.SAHS.org

he school has been blessed with two more CIF championships in 2015 as Varsity Soccer Tand Basketball added new banners to the hallowed walls of Dougherty Gym. Also, Saints Surfers bested Scholastic Surf Series League competition to take home another Saints Cham- pionship. Not to be outdone, Saintsmen Theo Anastos is a member of this year’s U.S. Polo Association’s Western Regions championship team. All in all, it has been a remarkable 2015 so far in Saints Athletic history.

Special Saints Scene coverage begins on the following pages: BASKETBALL SOCCER Coverage begins on Page 6 Coverage begins on Page 10 POLO SURF Coverage begins on Page 13 Coverage begins on Page 14

Otto Taylor (’17) in full flight during the CIF Open Division San Diego Section Champion- ships won by Saints over Torrey Pines High.

Brenner Jarrad and fellow teammates on Saints 2015 Varsity Soccer Champions will be on hand to hoist another winning CIF banner in Saints Gym.

While the rest of the nation thaws from a chilly winter, Saints Surf team (made up of Saints/OLP students) was busy winning the Division 5 high school surfing Scholastic Surf Series championship.

Saints Polo champion Theo Anastos (’15) in regional championship action. Note how flexible the striking mallet is as Theo’s fol- low through wraps around his horse’s neck. 1A

Neighbor Relations and Traffic Dear Parents and Friends,

t. Augustine High SSchool respects and values its home, the historic North Park district in San Diego. We strive to treat our friends and neighbors, the citizens of North Park, with respect in everything we do. Over the years we have Principal James Horne worked to improve parking and traffic concerns both for the members of the campus community and for the benefit of our neighbors. Continued on page 9

BIG ONE IS BIG TIME FUN FOR A GREAT CAUSE

HUGE VICTORY—St. Augustine High’s Varsity Basketball team reached a zenith in school history by winning the school’s first ever San Diego Section CIF Open Division championship. See Special Championship coverage beginning on Page 6. Photo: Thom Vollenweider

Augie Doggy—Latest donation to the Big One silent auction is an oh-so-cute puppy.

lease help us make this event the best yet Mr. Gary Oberg, Saints faculty advisor, at- Pwith your participation! We will once again tended World Link Conference with a cadre be celebrating our beloved boys and school of Saintsmen, including Ian Harnkess (right). under the big tent and in the transformed gym, Saturday, April 25th at 5:00pm. POPE APPOINTS Invites should have arrived in your mail- LINKING WITH box by now, so please send in your RSVP and THE WORLD NEW BISHOP FOR seating request, or go online to register here SAN DIEGO DIOCESE http://sahs.maestroweb.com/ You can also his year, the theme for WorldLink's 18th purchase your draw down ticket here for a TAnnual Youth Town Meeting (YTM) obert W. McElroy, an auxiliary bishop in chance to win $10,000 dollars or a year of was “Healing the Wounds of Violence." It RSan Francisco and a leader in the Catholic free tuition! welcomed over 750 youth leaders from San Church’s social justice wing, was named head Continued on page 9 Continued on page 17 Continued on page 16 1B SAINTLY POPES SPEAK ON ANOTHER DEVELOPING THE SAINT: AUGUSTINE CHRISTIAN HEART Pope Benedict XVI – 2005-2013 hile Kairos has been a truly memorable By Fr. Bob Gavotto, O.S.A. (’55), Saints Chaplain Wevent for many Saintsmen since 2002, the Class of 2015 will never forget their Kai- ros experience. AUGUSTINIAN HERITAGE TEAM KAIROS

Good education is about hearts as well as minds. We want our boys to be confident, poised and articulate. We want them to grow and mature as good people, good friends and good Catholic men. Recently, several of our Seniors traveled Pope Benedict XVI was devoted to Pope Emeritus: 2005 to 2013. to Palomar Christian Conference Center for Saint Augustine. Kairos, a unique retreat experience. While on retreat the students demonstrated their incred- e turn now to Pope Benedict XVI who, like Pope Paul VI, had a great devotion to St. ible depth of friendship with one another. WAugustine. The following is an excerpt from Pope Benedict’s talk on Augustine and Monica, given on August 25, 2010. “In each of our lives there are persons who are very dear to us, to whom we feel par- ticularly close. Some are already in the embrace of God; others continue to share the journey of life with us: they are our parents, relatives, teachers, people for whom we have done some good, or who have done good to us; persons upon whom we know we can depend. It is important, though, to also have “companions for the journey” in the course of our Christian life. I am thinking of a Spiritual Director, a confessor, people with whom it is pos- sible to share one’s faith experience. But I am thinking also of the Virgin Mary and the saints. Everyone should have some saint as a friend, someone to feel near to through prayer and intercession, but also to imi- tate. I would like to invite you, therefore, to get to know the saints more intimately, beginning with the one whose name you bear, reading his or her life story and writings. Be assured that they will become good guides in loving the Lord more, and valid support for your human and Christian growth. “As you know, I too am bound in a spe- KAIROS ATTENDEES–Here are a few of the cial way to several saints: among them, in seniors, who recently attended the school’s addition to Saint Joseph and San Benedict Kairos program. [Left to right:] Carlos Ibaibar- whose names I bear, and others as well, EASTER BREAK riaga, Edmund Rull, Matthew Smith, Kris Willis, there is Saint Augustine, whom I have had Cole Larson, Kraus Drachenberg, Augustin- the great gift to come to know, in a man- ian Volunteer Brendan Dillon and Christian ner of speaking, close-up, through study Onwuka. and prayer, and who has become a good “companion for the journey” in my life and ministry. Faculty and Staff who accompanied the boys I would like to underscore once again also came away with the knowledge that our an important aspect of his human and Saintsmen are deeply spiritual and appreci- Christian experience, timely even in our day ate time away from school, work, sports and in which it seems that relativism is paradoxi- other activities to devote to their relationship cally the “truth” which must guide one’s with Christ. thoughts, choices and behavior. When we speak of preparing these boys “Saint Augustine is a man who never for the future, we are not just talking about lived superficially; the thirst, the restless and college and good career prospects. An im- continual searching for the Truth, is one of portant element in this four year experience is the basic characteristics of his life; not, how- the development of a young man’s Christian ever, that “pseudo-truth” which is incapable heart. of giving lasting peace to one’s heart, but Leave APril 2 Return April 13 Continued on page 19 Continued on page 17 2 St. Augustine High School

Saintsman Paul Ammons helps sort the wardrobe tubs for loading on Saintsmen David Valley (front) and Eric Lujan assist the students from to trucks. OLP by moving wardrobe tubs out of a storage garage.

MY GIRL FRIEND’S CLOSET OLP/Saints students pitch in to help homeless teens

aints ASB recently volunteered to unload truckloads of clothes for an organization helping to clothe homeless teenage girls. The service project Swas lead by OLP Junior Carmen Ortega (sister of Saintsmen Luis (’12) and Pablo (’14) Ortega). Carmen presented the service opportunity at a recent Saints ASB meeting; almost every officer volunteered. My Girlfriend’s Closet helps hu dreds of underprivileged and homeless teenage girls get a wardrobe of school clothes and even dresses for homecoming.

FLASHBACK: 1956 EARLY DAYS WHEN SAINTS ATHLETES STRUGGLED FOR A LEAGUE Reposted courtesy of http://www.partletonsports.com/ and Rick Smith. For news of San Diego prep scene then and now log on to Partleton Sports.

t. Augustine’s long battle to find a home in one In 1956, when Sof San Diego County’s prep leagues was com- this vintage ing to an end. newspaper im- They would have a league in the 1957-58 age was taken, school year but not before clearing a few more Mr. Tom Carter hurdles. was head coach Southern Section bosses in September ap- of Saints Varsity proved the Saints for membership in the Metropoli- Football Team. tan League beginning in the next school year. Saints Varsity City Prep League honchos, who annually football players blocked St. Augustine’s bid for membership, made are center Dick a U Turn and extended an invitation. Hammes (left) Principals of the 21 San Diego County schools and quar- attended a meeting in November at the Civic terback Tom Center, where the Saints’ invitation was the only Valverde. decision resolved during a four-hour session on releaguing.

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SAINTS PLAYERS ADD THE TEMPEST PLAN AHEAD TO LONG LIST OF SUCCESSES SUMMER CAMPS Saints summer camps for 2015 include: he Saints Players had a successful run of William Shakespeare's The Tempest last month at TOLP’s campus theatre. This was the first time Saints has produced a Shakespeare play in nine years,” said Saints Drama Director Joseph Bernens (’80). “It was a marvelous experience for the actors. They learned so much about Elizabethan theatre and about themselves through their participation. Mr. Robert Weber was our dramaturg who helped us interpret the text and apply it to our performance.” The Tempest is Shakespeare’s only musical, but it comes with no score. The cast stepped up to the task of composing their own music for their part, and Eric Lujan ’15) and Nick Vedder (’17) arranged it so it could be played by musicians, George Thomas (’15), Lucas Celeste (’15), and Nick Vedder during the performances. The set was designed by the Art Club and built by the Art Club and Crew. This is truly a collaborative effort between all the parts of the Visual and Because Saints Summer Camps are open to Performing Arts Dept. all, this youngster attended Baseball Camp as Saintsman Brian Riel (’15)performed as Prospero, the play’s protagonist while Eamon Gar- a 7th grader from his home in Northern Calif. land (’15) was cast as Stephano, the butler. Thomas Parashos (’17) was jester Trinculo and Eric He is now a member of the Concord De La Lujan played loyal servant Caliban. The play was directed by Mr. Bernens. Salle varsity baseball team.

aseball-- The Saints Baseball Camp, July 6 Bthru July 10 will feature instruction by high school coaches and ex-players. It is designed for a wide range of skill levels. From the beginner to advanced players, Saints Baseball camp offers you a chance to build a quality base of skills to help you through your baseball career. Cost: $250. The camp is for youngsters 7-14. A bag lunch is recommended but affordable snack bar facilities will be available. Players should bring glove, caps, shoes, and either baseball pants or sweats. Scenes from Saints Player’s The Tempest: The Play’s protagonist Prospero was portrayed Note: You can participate in Saints Speed Thomas Parashos (left) as Trinculo and Eamon by Saintsman Brian Riel (left) and Eric Lujan and Strength and Saints Baseball Camp at the Garland as Stephano. was Caliban. same time.

The cast also featured the following Jonathan Brown (’17) as Boatswain Basketball— This camp held at Saints Gym, Saintsmen: Joining us from OLP, River Valley Charter, June 22-26, is an excellent opportunity for Andrew Moura (’18) as Ariel and Home School: young players to learn the game from quality William Stonehouse (17) as Ferdinand Sarah Chan as Miranda coaches while having a lot of fun. Led by Christopher Bernens (’17) as King Alonso Aaron Williams as Adrian Head Coach Mike Haupt and the rest of the Jake Maybo (’17) as Antonio Alaise Williams as Iris St. Augustine High School basketball staff, Carlos Escabosa (’17) as Sebastian Karla Valdez as Ceres as well as area athletes and coaches. Your Lane Palhegyi (’17) as Gonzalo Evelyn Grimm as Juno student will enjoy a week of solid instruction in the fundamentals of basketball. Cost $225. Continued on page 18 Continued on page 19

ON THE ROAD The Saints music program, under the direction of Maestro Brandon Jagow, has made an effort to perform at multiple parochial elementary schools this year. Among the schools visited on the concert circuit was St. Martin of Tours Academy in La Mesa (pictured). The Saints Band entertained the student body in an afternoon concert and in turn the students from St. Martins sent over a card thanking the Saints for the visit.

4 The Senior Class Saintsmen cordially invite you to attend The Annual Mother & Senior Tribute Luncheon held in honor of the Mothers’ support, encouragement and love at the Marina Village Conference Center (Seaside Room) Sunday, April 19, 2015 12:30 p.m. to 3 p.m.

Ticket info: $25 per person ($50 for mother and son) If replying in the affirmative, please remit the bottom portion of this page, as well the payment for attendance before April 15, 2015 by personal delivery or via first class

mail to: The Senior Class c/o John Lamerato St. Augustine High School 3266 Nutmeg St. San Diego, CA 92104 or Online at www.sahs.org Direct questions or concerns to John Lamerato, Senior Class Moderator, by emailing [email protected]

Yes, my son and I will attend the Annual Mother and Senior Tribute Luncheon.

My son’s name is ______My name is ______(Checks should be made payable to St. Augustine High School)

Please submit payment and reservation form before April 15, 2015 or register online at www.sahs.org after April 1, 2015

5 VARSITY BASKETBALL CROWNED CIF OPEN DIVISION CHAMPS Photography by Thom Vollenweider

OUTH IS SERVED–Led by Coach Mike Haupt, Saints Basketball outlasted the highly touted ANOTHER BANNER YEAR YTorrey Pines 46-42 to capture the San Diego Section Open Division title at USD. The open Championship Season at Saints division tourney is made up of the top teams in the county as voted by the CIF. Logic therefore insists that Saints ended its 2014-15 season as the best varsity basketball team in the county. But that honor went to Foothill Christian High, who had a better overall season record. Saints did not play Foothill Christian this season. Nonethless, for a second straight year the Saints have moved into the CIF State tournament to face the top seeded team in California. Last year against Mater Dei, Santa Ana and this year against Bishop Montgomery out of Torrance. Bishop Montgomery is the No. 1 ranked boys varsity basketball team in the state and they showed it as they bested Saints 75-61 in the first game of the Southern California regional open division quarterfinal game held in Torrance, CA. The loss was tough to take but the young Saints team’s (only one senior on the team) des- tiny is in the future. Bishop Montgomery coach Doug Mitchell told the media after the game “They’re going to be a great team. They’re going to be tough to deal with next year.” Next year will be one of the rare occasions when Coach Mike Haupt will welcome all of his starters to begin the 2015-16 season. This season is over and Saints will proudly hang its first open division basketball championship banner in the school’s gym. That alone is a tremendous milestone, a feat no other Saints varsity basketball team has ever accomplished. And, yes. Wait until next year! VIEW FROM THE TOP—Saints recent defeat of Torrey Pines High 46-42 added another CIF Basketball banner to the Gym.

BIG CHEERS—CIF Open Division Champions and the Saints “Pit” cheering section ham it up for the media after the game.

POSTMAN DELIVERS—Martin Tombe roars by Torrey Pines defenders. Daniel Caya sets a timely pick.

MONROE DOCTRINE—Junior Eric Mon- roe’s mantra is to score and keep the enemy at bay. Here he brings the ball up the court early in the title game. 6 MARTIN’S BIG MOMENT Photography by Ernie Torgeson

THE MOMENTOUS SHOT—UT San Diego sports reporter John Maffei described the last moments of the St. Augustine vs. Torrey Pines Open Division Basketball playoffs last month at USD’s Jenny Craig Pavillion: “With the shot clock and game clock running down and in desperate need of a hero in crunchtime, St. Augustine found one in Junior Martin Tombe (#25). “With a defender in his face, Tombe turned on the wing and hit nothing but the bottom of the net with a 29-footer. He was fouled on the play and made the free throw with 20 seconds left to play, propelling the Saints to a 46-42,” wrote Mr. Maffei. Saints Scene photographer and Saints Dad Ernie Torgeson took some remarkable shots of the joyous pandemonium that en- sued. Martin Tombe (’16) slammed the door on Torrey Pines with four point as a result of one THREE-FOR-SON—This time Jack Peterson, a SUPER SOPH—Otto Taylor, one of the play! three-point specialist, goes in for a scoring layup. team’s leading scorers adds two more points. Saints win! Saint win! Hang the Banner! CIF San Diego Section Open Division Champions 2015

DYNASTY ON DEFENSE—This year’s champion team will return next year, except for gradu- ating senior Daniel Caya (#4).

MARTIN TOMBE’S BIG SHOT

THE PIT—The Faithful Celebrate yet another CIF championship PLEASE GO IN! 7 SWISH!

Teammates Eric Monroe and Jack Peter- son help Martin Tombe off the floor after ELDER STATESMAN—Senior Daniel Caya BOARD SWEEPER—Junior Daniel Lara eyes he was fouled while unbelieving Torrey scores on a jumper from the top of the key. rebound while blocking out Torrey Pines player. Pines player reacts in shock.

CLUTCH FOUR POINT PLAY

WON & FUN—Saints Chaplain Bob Gavotto, O.S.A., (’55) and Senior Matt Callahan, team TOP FROSH—Taeshon Cherry was domi- manager share the excitement of a champion- nant in the paint on offense and defense. ship as the game’s final seconds wind down.

PANDEMONIUM, YA THINK!

POST GAME—Principal James Horne celebrates with player Martin Tombe after the game. MEDIA KUDOS That’s Saints Athletic Director Mike Stephenson (left) and CIF Commissioner Jerry Schniepp 8 principal’s column Continued from page 1B Before and after school traffic continues to be a pressing concerns for our neighbors. Recently, neighbors have made us aware of some of their most common frustrations regarding traffic associated with the start and end of the school day. As a result we are sharing some valuable tips with you regarding traffic near campus. Saints asks all parents and students to consider these guidelines in an effort to continue our pattern of responsiveness to neighborhood issues and general traffic safety. • Do not block driveways of our neighbors. • Consider arranging a drop-off / pick-up location a few blocks from campus with your son to avoid the congestion on Palm and Nutmeg in the 15 minutes before and after school. • Organize carpools with neighboring students or members of your same team/ac- THRILL OF VICTORY—St. Augustine High School President Edwin Hearn takes in the post tivity in an effort to help us reduce traffic. game fun with Saintsman Daniel Caya. • Do not make U-turns on Palm, nutmeg, 32nd or 33rd streets. It violates posted signage and creates dangerous situations on already narrow streets. • Do not cross the center medians to pass traffic on narrow neighborhood streets. • Please obey posted speed limits and stop signs. • Always greet neighbors courteously and respond to their concerns politely. If you are a neighbor and have com- ments about traffic and/or parking or want to report an issue with a car displaying a Saints placard, please contact us.

In the spirit of Catholic Education and neigh- borly cooperation,

James Horne Principal GUESS WHO WON?—Varsity head coach Mike Haupt (left) enjoys the CIF title with Saints Athletic Director Mike Stephenson.

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It is sure to be a wonderful and fun eve- We still need donations!! Please ning with appetizers and cocktails during the consider giving to this event by donating silent auction, a delicious sit down dinner an item for the silent or live auction. All catered by the award winning 220 Catering, donations can be dropped off in front office live music, live auction run by our entertain- with donor form. Donor forms are available ing auctioneer. Join the fun under the big here: https://secure.maestroweb.com/793/ tent which will feel like a night on the cape Donor%20Form2013-14GenericREV1.pdf in Nantucket! I think everyone who was at the event last year would tell you, it was a night you won’t want to miss! 9 SOCCER’S CIF TROPHY BELONGS TO SAINTS

OMINATING PERFORMANCE–Led by Coach Brendan Johnston, Saints upset the Dhigher ranked Scripps Ranch 4-1 for the Boys Division I San Diego Section soccer ANOTHER BANNER YEAR championship held at Mesa College. The victory came after the Falcons took an early Championship Season at Saints lead. Saints goal scorers were Luis Peraza, Luke Hazel, Josh Castrillon and Bennett Poiset. Saints Soccer was seeded #7 in Div. I rankings entering the playoffs. The team’s four-game playoff streak included a 3-2 win over #10 seed Southwest; a 4-1 victory over #2 seed Otay Ranch; a 3-2 win over #3 seed Canyon Crest in the semi-finals and Saints clinched the CIF trophy with a 4-1 romp over #4 seed Scripps Ranch. Under Coach Johnston’s guidance, the recent Saints win marked the sixth CIF championship for Saints Soccer program: 1996, 2001, 2003, 2006, 2012, 2015. Equally notable is the team has made its fourth trip to the CIF Finals in the past five years. “It was an especially gratifying win given some of the struggles we had earlier in the season,” said Coach Johnston, a Saints alum (1994). “We started off well winning our first four games but struggled over the next seven games without a win.” Getting through such a tough stretch made the team stronger team in the long run. “Nothing came easy this year. They had to work for every bit of their success,” said Coach Johnston, “And, it steeled them as we played our best soccer in the playoffs. I am proud of our boys for stepping up and playing so well when it mattered the most. They expected to win every game.”

Bennett Poiset controls a header in championship action vs. Scripps Ranch

St. Augustine High School 2014-15 CIF Champions in Soccer

Co-Captain Luis Peraza scored in three of four playoff games.

10 Co-Captain Luke Hazel scored five goals in all four play of matches.

Arturo Jacobo (#9) and Josh Castrillon (#3) interrupt a Jake Haupt sends a header away from goal Scripps advance

11 Saints Goalie Connor Lance punches away a Scripps shot Joe Daluz intercepts a Scripps Ranch pass. on goal

Saintsman Brenner Jarrad sets up goal shot 12

ADD POLO TO SAINTS RUN OF 2015 SUCCESSES ANOTHER BANNER YEAR Championship Season at Saints ELL DONE—Saintsman Theo Anastos is a competitive Wpolo player and a member of the United States Polo As- sociation's Interscholastic League. This year, his team (Poway) has performed exceptionally well and last weekend won the Western Regional Division in Santa Barbara, besting teams representing the entire West Coast and Hawaii. Polo is an ancient game first played in Persia and India before it was modernized by the British in the middle of the 19th century. The object of the game is to move the polo ball down- field, hitting the ball through the goal posts for a score. Polo teams then change direction after each goal in order to com- pensate for field and wind conditions. A team is made up of four polo players. A polo match is usually played outdoors. A polo field is 300 yards long and 160 yards wide, the largest field in orga- nized sport. A polo match lasts about one and one-half hours and is divided into timed periods called chukkers. Each chukker is seven minutes long. Saintsman Theo Anastos atop his polo pony executes a difficult neck shot. It is easy to see how much the bamboo mallet handle bends during the shot.

Trophy presentation after Theo Anastos Poway Team were named 2015 United States Polo Association Interscholastic Western Region Champions. Theo is #3. 13 SURF CHAMPIONS 2014-15 SAINTS/OLP SURFERS RULE THE WAVES Photography by William Hill

IVISION 5 CROWN--It was the final event of the season for Division 5 High School Surf Teams and a Division Title on the line for St. Augustine/Our Lady of Peace and Classical ANOTHER BANNER YEAR D Academy. Both teams arrived at Ocean Beach in Mid-March to find some two to three foot waves Championship Season at Saints with great shape and very contestable conditions. It was Saints who emerged the victor with a 49 to 44 win over Classical Academy.

In more than 20 years of team surfing at the high school level, Saints has captured four championships. Coached by Alum Jim Shaw (’71) and moderated by Deacon Richard Hardick, St. Augustine High School surfs in the Scholastic Surf Series division (www.surfsss.org) of the Western Surfing Association. The Western Surfing Association (WSA) was established in 1961 and is the oldest amateur surfing association in the world. The San Diego Section has 30 high schools participating in four divisions divided by size and location. The league is co-ed so the Saintsmen are joined by surfers from the Academy of Our Lady of Peace.

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Saint/OLP Championship Surfing team, coaches and support volunteers

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15 POPE APPOINTS NEW BISHOP Continued from page 1B of the Diocese of San Diego. He will be installed April 15. McElroy, 61, has written extensively about the Church’s social justice mission, promoting Catholic engagement with soci- ety that places economic and human rights issues on par with abortion and same-sex marriage. “We are called to see the issues of abortion and poverty, marriage and immigrant rights, euthanasia and war, religious liberty and restorative justice, not as competing alternatives often set within a partisan framework, but as a complemen- tary continuum of life and dignity,” he wrote in America magazine in October 2013. Carter Faucher McElroy’s appointment to San Diego is the latest sign that Pope Francis intends to make his mark on the Church in America. Last fall, Francis handpicked another moderate, Blase Cupich, to serve as arch- bishop of Chicago. McElroy was present at Cupich’s installation Mass. McElroy, a San Francisco native, gradu- ated from Harvard University with a degree in history, and holds a doctorate from Stanford University as well as a doctorate in moral theology from Rome’s Pontifical Gregorian University. Though he’s worked in the San Fran- cisco chancery for many years, McElroy was pastor of a San Mateo, California, parish for 14 years. Speaking last month in San Fran- cisco, McElroy praised what he called the pope’s emphasis on mercy, and said that the church must gravitate toward pastoral responses to believers. “To be judgmental is a cardinal sin for religion,” he said, according to the National Nico Lamas Catholic Reporter. “It is easy for the church to get lost in the rules, but pastoral theology trumps rules.” He went on to say he favors allowing divorced and remarried Catholics to receive communion, a position that allies McElroy with bishops attempting to overturn the ban at this fall’s synod on the family in Rome. He’s also made economic inequality one of his signature issues, praising the pope’s emphasis on poverty. He told Crux last summer that Catholic laypeople have a special responsibility to fight inequality. “I think Pope Francis’ statements on the challenge of global poverty and questions of inequality provide a unique opportunity for the Catholic community to deepen its institutionalized lay resources,” he said. McElroy succeeds Bishop Cirilo Flores, who passed away in September after less than a year on the job. The diocese, with a little less than 1 million Catholics in San Diego and Imperial Counties, is among the largest in the United States—By Michael Cannon Birch O’Loughlin, National Reporter, Crux magazine.

16 LINKING WITH THE WORLD DEVELOPING THE Continued from page 1B CHRISTIAN HEART Continued from page 2 Diego and Baja Mexico to the University of San Diego campus. Like last year, Mrs. Marie-Line Kairos, as a culminating retreat for up- Allen and Mr. Gary Osberg selected 30 students from St. Augustine High to participate in this perclassmen, is a great way to prepare young year's WorldLink's YTM. men to participate in the world. It gives them Inspired by last year's YTM presentations, three a chance to reflect and to develop a spiritual students from Saints Augustine High School became vision that provides an alternative to our soci- WorldLink interns. ety’s ethos of selfishness. -Ian Harkness served as editor-in-chief of the These retreats are central to Catholic 2014 WorldLink Newspaper, a bilingual publica- education and couldn’t happen without the tion detailing WorldLink's 17th Annual Youth Town tireless dedication of many. Thank you to Meeting. all parents, students, alumni and faculty who support the Kairos program at Saints. And a -Julio Serrano served as special thank you to our Augustinian Vol- a summer 2014 research unteer Brendan Dillon who took the lead in intern. He contributed a planning this retreat experience. chapter on violence preven- tion to the 2015 WorldLink Reader, an educational tool providing background knowledge on WorldLink's 18th Annual Youth Town Meeting, "Healing the Moderator Julio Wounds of Violence." Serrano

-Steven Franca served as co-editor of ST. AUGUSTINE the 2015 WorldLink HIGH SCHOOL Reader, an educa- 3266 NUTMEG ST. SAN DIEGO CA 92104 619-282-2184 tional tool providing background knowledge on WorldLink's 18th Annual Youth Town Meeting. Homeowners Responsibilities When Hosting Parties Saints Attendee Steven Franka As a result of their St. Augustine High School presents an educational and informative evening talking involvement last year, with parents about hosting parties for high school students in their homes. Debbie Martinez, Program Officer at World- Link, invited Steven Franca to be a reporter April 15, 2015 for this year's YTM, Ian Harkness to speak at 6:30pm the opening plenary session and Julio Serrano Saints Gym to speak at the closing plenary session. Speaking Will Be Representatives From: At the YTM, Saints students were spread Insurance Company out in various groups and attended different San Diego Police Department sessions such as: - Ted Miles' workshop "Called to Witness, Legal Counsel Called to Act;" -Wendy Sternberg's session on “Healing through the Arts,” Zuzana Vasiliauskaite's talk about her work on Violence, Abuse and Trauma and Recent Headlines In Local Newspapers -Arno Michaelis' presentation where he shared his story about his transition from a “Deputies Bust Big Teen Party In Poway” life of hate and racism to a life celebrating diversity. Students came back enthused and inspired. “Underage Drinking Found At Gathering Of Over 150 People” If you are interested in knowing more, watching our students' speeches or some of the presenters' talks, check WorldLink's YouTube page, Facebook page and World- “Parents Must Be Parents When Teens Want To Party” Link's Web page: http://www.sandiego.edu/ peacestudies/institutes/ipj/programs/world- “Keep Our Teens Safe: Know The Law About Social Hosting” link

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aints students for several years now have been participating in mock Saintsmen participating were (Left to right:) Matthew Danaher, Strial programs in cooperation with the court system in San Diego Jacques Paye, Hayden Ball, Sean Panish, Patrick Miller, Alex Karani- County with Saints Dad Judge Joseph Brannigan as mentor. This wan, Justin Magbutay, Jason Misleh, Christopher Guadarrama, Bren- year’s Mock Trial Team were assigned to the courtroom of the Honor- dan Leahy, Jake Schmid, David Pepper and Rudy Torres. able Timothy B. Taylor.

FLASHBACK: 1956 SAINTS PLAYERS ADD THE TEMPEST TO LONG LIST OF SUCCESSES Continued from page 3 Continued from page 4

City Prep League coaches disagreed with The school wishes to thank the hard everyone was smiling as they left the theatre. their releaguing bosses and voted against the working legion of faculty members and Saints “We look forward to two more opportu- Saints, pointing out that La Jolla and Kearny, Community volunteers for their continued nities to see these students shine. Next whose games did not count this year, would support of the Saints Players. month, we will watch the students mount the be joining the circuit with Crawford, making The crew, led by Stage Manager, David first ever student produced show. They are for nine members, an unwieldy number. Valley (’15) and Asst. Stage Manager, Matt calling it Saintsmen Live, and it will be per- The Southern Section releaguing commit- Johnson (’17), and Technical Director, formed April 17 in the afternoon, after school. tee, virtually rubber stamped the vote by the Hayden Ball (’17) supported the production Also, the Improv Team will be performing San Diego principals, voting unanimously to with their fine work and led a strong crew of after school on March 27 for an intersquad place St. Augustine in the City Prep League Saintsmen. competition as we get ready for the big and removing the Saints from Metro League Mr. Bernens added, “This was a sin- all-school tournament at National Comedy consideration. gularly gratifying production, as I watched Theatre on April 25 at their theatre on India The Saints still would need the approval the students grow in their understanding of Street. We are hoping for a morning show. of the Southern Section’s executive council, Shakespeare and then perform it to the level We will keep you posted. but commissioner J. Kenneth Fagans said the that was truly exceptional. They got it; students “We look forward to next year. Please releaguing group’s vote was “tantamount to can do remarkable things if you set the bar join us for the fun! We will need more actors approval.” high! We commemorate the 400th anniver- and crew as we move forward. So consider Fagans noted that Crawford would not be sary of Shakespeare’s death next year. This coming out,” said Mr. Bernens. playing a varsity schedule in football in 1957 was a great production to help usher in this Students wishing to participate in drama and that “releaguing is on a year-to-year year of celebrating the legacy of the Bard! contact Mr. Bernens or any of the actors or basis. If further changes are needed later on, We thank all who came out to support us in crew if you are interested or want more infor- we’ll make them.” the audience. We had some full houses, and I mation. The Saints officially were placed in the City League by the Southern Section executive committee at its final meeting in December.

18 AUGUSTINIAN HERITAGE Continued from page 2 that Truth which gives meaning to existence and is “the place” in which Friday, the day after tomorrow. It is a very beautiful scene. He and his the heart finds serenity and joy. mother are at Ostia, in a hotel, and from their window they see the sky We know that his journey was not easy: he thought he would find and the sea, and they transcend sky and sea, and for a moment they the Truth in prestige, in his career, in possessions, in the voices which touch the heart of God in the silence of his creatures. promised him immediate happiness; he made mistakes, he encoun- Here there is a basic certainty in the journey toward the Truth: tered sadness, he confronted failure, but he never stopped, he was creatures must be silent if the silence in which God can speak is to enter never satisfied with what gave him only a hint of light; he learned to in. This is true also in our day: at times there seems to be a certain fear look deep within himself and he remembered, as he writes in the Con- of silence, of recollection, of considering one’s actions, of the profound fessions, that that Light, that God whom he sought with his strength, meaning of one’s life. Often it is preferable to live only the passing mo- was closer to him than he was to himself, that he was always near to ment, deceiving oneself that it will bring lasting happiness; it is prefer- him, that he had never abandoned him, that he was waiting to be able able to live with superficiality without thinking, because it seems easier. to enter definitively into his life (cf. III, 6, 11; X, 27, 38). There is a fear of searching for the Truth or perhaps a fear that As I said commenting on the recent film about his life, Saint Augus- Truth will find us, will grab hold of us and change our life, as happened tine understood, in his restless searching, that it was not he who had for Saint Augustine. found the Truth, but Truth itself, which is God, which had pursued and “I would like to say to all of you, even to those who are experienc- followed him (cf. L’Osservatore Romano, Thursday, 4 September 2009, ing a moment of difficulty in their faith journey, to those who share only p. 8). Romano Guardini, commenting on a passage in the third chapter slightly the life of the Church or who live “as though God did not exist”, of the Confessions says: Saint Augustine understood that God is the to not be afraid of the Truth, to never interrupt the journey toward it, to “glory which brings us to our knees, the drink which satisfies our thirst, never cease searching for the profound truth about oneself and things the treasure which makes us happy, […he had] the peaceful certainty with the interior eye of the heart. of one who finally understood, but also the blessed condition of love God will not fail to give Light to see his Warmth, to feel in one’s which knows: This is everything and It is enough for me” (Pensatori heart that he loves us and that he desires to be loved. religiosi, Brescia 2001, p. 177). “May the intercession of the Virgin Mary, Saint Augustine and Saint “In Book Nine of the Confessions, our saint recounts a conversa- Monica accompany us on this journey.” tion with his mother, Saint Monica, whose memory we celebrate on

PLAN AHEAD SUMMER CAMPS Continued from page 4 Drumline— This CO-ED camp is open June 15-19 to all students 4th Saints Youth Football Camp— Saints Youth Football Camp, July thru 12th grades, who are interested in learning percussion, as well as 20-23 is based on fundamentals and emphasizes individual instruction. improving music reading skills. No previous experience in reading music Campers will be instructed in the basic principles of football along with or playing an instrument is required. offensive and defensive schemes. Students will learn basic techniques in percussion performance on Players will be drilled in position specific techniques (QB, WR, RB, snare drum, multi-tenors, bass drum and cymbals. Students will also OL, DL, and LB) which will prepare them for heads up tackling and learn music reading skills, basic music theory, and will compose their improve their game performance. Safety is important; campers will be own drumline cadence. matched by age, weight, size and athletic ability. We welcome all ath- Students will perform a concert on last Friday of camp at 11 am on letes and all skill levels. the Saints Campus. Cost: $225. What to bring: T-shirt, athletic shorts, cleats, sunscreen, and mouth guard Jazz Camp— This CO-ED camp, June 22-26, is open to students 4th Ages 5-14 are welcome. Cost: $225. thru 12th grades on all instruments (even those not traditionally found in If you have any question please contact Head Coach Richard San- a jazz ensemble). Students must have at least one year experience read- chez at [email protected] or call 619-764-5596. ing music for their instrument. Students will learn large ensemble (big band) skills such as blend, Soccer Camp—Running July 27 thru July 31, the St. Augustine Soc- balance, intonation, and sight-reading in a variety of jazz styles (rock, cer Camp will feature instruction by high school coaches, players, and swing, latin, etc.). Students will also form small jazz combos and create alumni. It is designed for a wide range of age and skill levels. Open to their own arrangement of a jazz standard while learning music theory boys and girls ages 6-15 from beginner to advanced. The camp offers and improvisation. Students will perform a concert on last Friday of a unique insight into the game, while teaching skills and techniques camp at 11 am on the Saints Campus. Cost: $225. designed to make all participants better soccer players.

Saints Speed and Strength— Saints Speed and Strength (S.S.S.) is a five week intensive camp to develop explosive speed and strength. It is open to all athletes, all football players are expected to participate. Location: St. Augustine Fields, Gym and Weight Room. Date: June 22-July 24 Cost: $375 Session I: 6:30-8:30 am (Varsity Sports Only) Session II: 9 am-11am Session III: 1 pm to 3 pm Session IV: 3 pm to 5 pm (Varsity Football Only)

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