Salesian High School (Richmond, California)

Infobox School | name = Salesian High School


motto = "Loyalty - Excellence"
established = 1927
type = Roman Catholic College Preparatory
enrollment = 585
free_label = Colors

free_text = Black, Crimson, White

location = 2851 Salesian Ave.
Richmond, CA 94804
information = [phone]
website = http://www.salesian.com/

Salesian High School is a nonprofit coeducational Roman Catholic preparatory high school in the Roman Catholic Diocese of Oakland. [http://www.salesian.com/about_board.asp About the Board] ] The campus is located on 21 acres (8.5 ha) in Richmond, California, straddling the city limits of San Pablo. [http://www.salesian.com/about_profile.asp School profile] ]

The school's patron saint is Saint John Bosco, the Italian founder of the Salesian order. [ [http://www.salesian.com/about.asp About] ]

The school's motto is "Loyalty - Excellence". [http://www.salesian.com/pdf/handbook.pdf Handbook] , p. 23] ] The school shield also bears the Latin phrase "Umbram Fugat Veritas", meaning "truth dispels darkness".

The school's rival is St. Mary's College High School in Berkeley, California. [ [http://www.salesian.com/pdf/annualreport.pdf Annual Report] , p. 20] ]

History

The school began as the "Salesian House of Studies" in 1927, serving as a novitiate and formation community for young adult members of the Salesian Society. [Section source: [http://www.salesian.com/about_history.asp School history] .] The campus was developed over the years, with a classroom building and a library among the added structures. The school began accepting male students from the general population in 1960 and opened to female students in 1989.

Demographics and statistics

According to the school's website [ [http://www.salesian.com/schoolprofile.htm Salesian.com] , "School Profile"," retrieved May 29, 2007] the student body is:
*Sex: Male 50%, Female 50%
*Race and Ethnicity: 24% Latino, 23% Euro-American, 19% Filipino, 14% African American, 10% Asian/Pacific Islander, 9% Multi-Racial, 1% Native American.
*Religion: Catholic 62%, Non-Catholic 38%

The student body at Salesian High School comes from throughout Contra Costa County. Salesian students reflect the cultural diversity of the community. 99-100% of those who graduate Salesian continue their studies at a college or university, 77% of the aforementioned at four-year schools and 23% at two-year schools. [ [http://www.salesian.com/collegeprofile.htm Salesian.com] , "College Profile"," retrieved May 29, 2007]

Administrators

*Director/President - Fr. Nicholas Reina, SDB [Section source: [http://www.salesian.com/administration_admin.asp Administration] .]
*Principal - Timothy Chambers
*Assistant Principal for Academic Affairs - Natalie Walchuk
*Dean of Students - Mark De Luca
*Director of Alumni Relations - Henry Moe
*Director of Admissions - Dina Trombettas
*Director of Athletics - Chad Nightingale
*Director of Development and Communications - Janet Wilks
*Director of Finance - Molly Couto
*Director of Guidance - Gina Cullen
*Director of Technology - Jeffrey Bausch
*Faculty Representative - TBD
*Director of Facilities - John Castro

ports

Fall Sports [ [http://www.salesian.com/athletics_fall.asp Fall sports] ]
*Cross Country
*Girls' volleyball
*Girls' tennis
*Football

Winter Sports [ [http://www.salesian.com/athletics_winter.asp Winter sports] ]
*Boys' soccer
*Girls' soccer
*Boys' basketball
*Girls' basketball

Spring Sports [ [http://www.salesian.com/athletics_spring.asp Spring sports] ]
*Swimming
*Golf
*Softball
*Baseball
*Boys' volleyball
*Track and field
*Boys' tennis

Mascot

The use of the Native-American "Chieftain" mascot (a stereotypical Indian with a feather headdress) and name had come under repeated ethical scrutiny since 1995 and had been found to be "racist" and "offensive" by some administrators and members of the public.Wetzel, Kimberly S. (September 27 2006) [http://www.redorbit.com/news/education/672151/salesian_to_replace_offensive_mascot_richmond_school_removed_chieftain_for/index.html Salesian to Replace 'Offensive' Mascot: RICHMOND: School Removed Chieftain for Cultural Reasons] "Contra Costa Times". Hosted at redorbit.com. Retrieved 2008-08-03.] However no real action was taken until 2006 when the school decided to change the mascot. The school's mascot is now the Salesian Pride, a name derived from the term for a group of lions.

Clubs

The following clubs are active at the campus as of 2008.Section source: [http://www.salesian.com/activities_clubs.asp Activities and clubs] , Salesian High School website, access date July 26, 2008]

* Association of African American Knowledge
* Associated Student Body Council
* Asian Pacific Islanders
* Band
* Campus Ministry
* Cheerleaders
* Chorale (Story & Song)
* Drama
* French Club
* Garden Project
* Honor Societies
* Interact Club
* Italian Club
* Latino Club
* Literary Magazine, Tabard
* Math Club
* Mystery Players
* Recycling Club
* "Sychos" – Spirit Group

tructures & Grounds

Salesian High School consists of many acres of green lands which hold five buildings. The school was initially housed on the Emeric estate, with the existing mansion serving to hold both the school and its offices. [http://www.salesian.com/about_history.asp School history] .] In 1940, a gymnasium was added to the grounds that still serves the school, housing theatrical performances and speeches as well as athletic events. A decade later, the compound was expanded to include a three-story building to host classes. The classes on the first floor of this building have been modified to meet demands of 2000s technology. In 1960, a student center building was added to the grounds. This building presently holds a number of services for student use, including the cafeteria, a guidance center, a student activities office, a campus ministry office and the school's library.

Notes

External links

* [http://www.salesian.com/ Salesian High School] official website
*** [http://www.oakdiocese.org/ Diocese of Oakland]
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