A Message from the Principal
Congratulations, Savio Class of 2021!
This Saturday, we celebrated St. Dominic Savio’s Class 2021 and gave thanks to God for the blessings bestowed upon them and Savio this year. We gave thanks for the Savio community, which gave our Seniors a safe place to learn and a strong spiritual and academic foundation to build upon. For our teachers, who discipled, accompanied, taught, and loved our graduates. For graduates' families, who supported them and prayed for them, and stood firmly by their sides through many difficulties, challenges, and doubts.
On this special and long-awaited occasion, we thanked God for the blessing of these students, for the fellowship and friendship they cultivated with each other and with Savio's faculty and staff. We thanked God for the opportunity to gather on Saturday morning as a community of faith and learning in a beautiful facility to celebrate the conclusion of our students' journey at Savio and the beginning of their next steps in life. And we were especially thankful for the protection, guidance, strength, and resilience God gave them to reach this day even in the face of such a difficult and trying school year.
Prayer for the Class of 2021
We congratulate Savio's Class of 2021 on your graduation. May you always carry Savio in your hearts and know that Savio will always be your home. Our prayers are always with you in all that you do. May you go forth as servant leaders in the image of Christ and serve the Church and the world as faith-filled, visionary, and inspirational leaders.
And remember, no matter where you go or what you do in the years to come, every day will be a great day to be an Eagle!
Blessings,
Dr. Garcia
Do nothing out of selfish ambition or vain conceit. Rather, in humility value others above yourselves, not looking to your own interests but each of you to the interests of the others. Philippians 2:3-4
Savio Honors Students' Academic Achievements
Savio Honors Students' Academic Achievements
Good evening and happy Sunday. I hope that you and your families are enjoying the three-day Memorial Day Weekend and are staying healthy and safe.
In my previous Message from the Principal, we recognized the many athletic accomplishments of our Savio students as a follow-up to our 2021 Savio Athletic Awards. This week, following the 2021 Athletic Awards, the Principal's Weekly recognizes our students' academic accomplishments for the 2020-2021 school year.
Every year, Savio students embark on their academic journeys, seeking knowledge, skill, understanding, and wisdom. In doing so, they exert and develop further their focus, discipline, commitment, and countless hours attending class, doing homework, studying, and taking tests to demonstrate their learning. At this year's Academic Awards, we honored students whose academic efforts garnered them recognition in the different academic disciplines taught at Savio as well as in academic competitions outside the classroom.
Theology Department -- St. Augustine Awards
English Department -- St. Francis de Sales Awards
Math Department -- St. Hubert of Liege Awards
Social Sciences -- St. Bede Awards
Science -- St. Albert the Great Awards
World Languages -- St. Francis Xavier Awards
Technology -- St. Isidore of Seville Awards
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CyberPatriot -- St. Isidore of Seville Awards
Robotics -- St. Isidore of Seville Awards
Engineering -- St. Patrick Awards
Musical Arts -- St. Cecilia Awards
Theatre: St. Genesius Awards
Visual Arts -- St. Luke Awards
The 200 Club
Catholic Daughters of America
Catholic Relief Services Global Advocate Award
Quiz Bowl Awards -- Qualified for Nationals
TAPPS Academic Competition
TAPPS State Qualifiers
TAPPS State Place Winners
Congratulations to all our academic award recipients. May God continue to bless your educational efforts. As we close out the 2020-2021 school year, let us give thanks for the accomplishments of these students as well as for the learning and formation experienced by all Savio students. Please join me in a prayer to end the school year.
God of wisdom, we thank you for all the gifts you have given us throughout this school year. We praise you for giving us life, for saving us in Christ, and for choosing us to be your people.
As we come to the end of this school year, we voice our gratitude for the good things you have done in us, and we praise you for all who have shared in the work of this school.
We ask that you bless them in your love and give them refreshment and peace. We praise you, God, through Jesus Christ, our Lord, who lives and reigns forever and ever.
Amen.
St. Dominic Savio, pray for us.
My thanks go out to all Savio students, families, faculty, staff, and coaches who made teaching and learning possible this year. Without you, Savio would not be the amazing community of faith and learning that it is. May God continue to bless us, protect us, guide us, and grant us many more years doing His work, forming servant leaders in the image of Christ.
As always, stay healthy, stay safe, and stay strong Savio! And remember, every day is a great day to be an Eagle!
Blessings,
Dr. Garcia
Do nothing out of selfish ambition or vain conceit. Rather, in humility value others above yourselves, not looking to your own interests but each of you to the interests of the others. Philippians 2:3-4
Eagle Athletics Soar in 2020-2021
Eagle Athletics Soar in 2020-2021
But those who hope in the Lord will renew their strength. They will soar on wings like eagles; they will run and not grow weary, they will walk and not be faint. --Isaiah 40:31
Eagles,
Happy Sunday! I hope you and your families are doing well and staying healthy, safe, and strong. When we began the 2020-2021 school year, whether Savio Athletics would compete was on everyone's mind, and for a while things looked pretty grim. Several of the schools against whom we play canceled their entire seasons because of COVID.
However, undaunted, Savio Admin, Athletic Department, coaches, and athletes dug in and did everything they needed to do to ensure that Eagle Athletics would not be denied the opportunity to compete in 2020-2021. And thanks to God and the hard work of our Savio Admin and Athletic Department and the commitment of Savio coaches and athletes to follow the COVID protocols, Eagle Athletics competed and succeeded in all sports with no home cancellations or teams quarantined.
On Thursday, May 20, Savio Admin, coaches, athletes and their parents, gathered in the Savio Gym to recognize our teams' many accomplishments at the 2020-2021 Savio Athletic Awards. Emceed by Coach Swain, Savio's Athletic Director, the program was live-streamed so that our athletes' teachers, fellow students, and families could join them in celebrating their accomplishments.
Join me in recognizing the young women, men, and coaches who against all odds made Savio Athletics possible this year. Each team recognized an Unsung Hero, a member of the team who contributed to the team behind the scenes, as a servant leader, and built team spirit. Additionally, athletes from each sport who received All-District and All-State recognitions were honored as were a number of State Champions.
FALL SPORTS
Cheer Unsung Hero
Addie Eckelcamp
Cross Country Unsung Hero
Robbie Teal
Football Unsung Hero
Chance Stevens
Football All-District Honorable Mention
Jack Donohoe Julian Lopez Luke Sheguit
Football All-District 2nd Team
Joseph Chavez Anthony Valuator Sebastian Martinez-Anton Daniel Howell
Football All-District 1st Team
Peyton Keily Nicolas Lopez Chance Stevens Drew Leasure
Football State 1st Team
Peyton Keily
Volleyball Unsung Hero
Sophia Miksch
Volleyball All-District Honorable Mention
Lauren Wiley
Volleyball All-District 2nd Team
Mora Mooney Emily Mischke Ella Lange
Volleyball All-District 1st Team
Georgia Brown
WINTER SPORTS
Boys Basketball Unsung Hero
Liam Gall
Boys Basketball All District Honorable Mention
Ben Schiesser
Boys Basketball All-District 2nd Team
Caleb Simmons Liam Gall Lucas Li
Boys Basketball All-District 1st Team
James Mooney Stephen Owens
Boys Basketball All-State Honorable Mention
James Mooney
Girls Basketball Unsung Hero
Piper Klein
Girls Basketball All-District Honorable Mention
Fiona Mayes
Girls Basketball All-District 2nd Team
Savannah de Los Santos Piper Klein Avery Schiesser
Girls Basketball All-District 1st Team
Maya Johnson
Girls Basketball All-State 2nd Team
Maya Johnson
Boys Soccer Unsung Hero
Thomas Mazzurana
Boys Soccer All-District Honorable Mention
Thomas Mazzurana Leonardo Flores-Villarreal Sebastian Rocha
Boys Soccer All-District 2nd Team
Ricardo Santos Luciano Barrera Drew Leasure
Boys Soccer All-District 1st Team
SSebastián Martínez-Antón Noah Young
Boys Soccer All-State Honorable Mention
Noah Young
Boys Soccer All-State 2nd Team
Sebastián Martínez-Antón
Girls Soccer Unsung Hero
Natalie Dietrich
Girls Soccer All-District Honorable Mention
Georgia Brown Marina Flores Claire Dewan Gigi Gutierrez
Girls Soccer All-District 2nd Team
Mia Morales Ella Gonzales Bella Herold
Girls Soccer All-District 1st Team
Myah Kuenstler Eva Zimmerman Meghan Engesser
Swim Unsung Hero
Anthony Nguyen
SPRING SPORTS
Baseball Unsung Hero
DJ Bolin
Baseball All-District 2nd Team
Thomas White
Baseball All-District 1st Team
Josh Stewart
Golf Unsung Hero
Doireanne O’Bryan
Golf All-District 1st Team
Vera Yi
Golf All-State 2nd Team
Vera Yi
Softball Unsung Hero
Gigi Gutierrez
Softball All-District 2nd Team
Molly Blood Megan McNaughton
Softball All-District 1st Team
Isabella Rivera
Tennis Unsung Hero
Kaylee Bevins
Tennis All-District First Team
Savannah Miller Emily Mischke
Track & Field Unsung Hero
Sami Wise
Track & Field All-District Honorable Mention
Jake Espinoza Tim O’Beirne Jack Casey John Henry
Track & Field All-District 2nd Team
Ben Schiesser
Track & Field All-District 1st Team
Autumn Wilson Hali Murphy Erin Kolenda Zya Gibbs
Eva Zimmerman Regan Marsha Mykayla Means Noah Young
Track & Field All-State 1st Team
Autumn Wilson Hali Murphy Erin Kolenda
Zya Gibbs Eva Zimmerman Regan Marshal
A key belief of Savio Athletics is that being a student-athlete means being a student first and an athlete second. The importance of this belief was demonstrated in the 30 Savio athletes who received Academic All-State recognition. Academic All-State honorees must be First or Second Team All-District with a 3.5 GPA or higher.
However, we also recognize that many of our athletes aspire to be student-athletes beyond Savio. As such, we also recognized Savio student-athletes who signed to continue their athletic careers at the collegiate level.
Academic All-State
Georgia Brown Emily Mischke Ella Lange Jack McCarty James Mooney
Luke Sheguit Anthony Valastro Nicolas Lopez Stephen Owens Gabe Phipps
Sebastian Martinez-Anton Noah Young Ricardo Santos Luciano Barrera Eva Zimmerman
Liam Gall Lucas Li Caleb Simmons Piper Klein Amy Nguyen Nathan Lewis
Philip Ring Matthew Reysa Anthony Nguyen Josh Stewart Molly Blood Savannah Miller
Vera Yi Autumn Wilson Hali Murphy Erin Kolenda
COLLEGE SIGNINGS
Peyton Keily, Football, Doane University
Sophia Frey, Rowing, UCLA
Joshua Stewart, Baseball, UT
Isabella Rivera, Softball, University of Southwest
In the same way that students vie for the honor of being their Class' Valedictorian and Salutatorian, Savio athletes also vie for the honor of being named Male Athlete of the Year, Female Athlete of the Year, and Student Athlete of the Year. Coaches from each sport nominate one athlete for Male or Female Athlete of the Year and a committee then decide who will receive these awards. Taken into consideration in the final decision are the number of sports in which each athlete participates, their accomplishments in each sport, their leadership on their team(s), their academic performance, and their roles as servant leaders on campus.
Male Athlete of the Year
Sebastián Martínez-Antón
Female Athlete of the Year
Autumn Wilson
Student Athlete of the Year
Eva Zimmerman
The impact that coaches and parents have on the success of Savio's athletic teams is immeasurable. Without the time and talent these individuals invested in our athletes and athletic teams, Savio athletics would not have been possible this year. And while our coaches and parents do not compete for the title of Coach of the Year for coaches or the title of Golden Eagle for parents, we took time to honor the efforts of an outstanding coach and outstanding parent and their contributions to their team's success.
Coach of the Year
Bryan Hendrick
Golden Eagle
Julie Martinez
After the Athletic Awards., each team's Seniors set up their spot in the Savio parking lot for the Athletic Parade and Senior Athlete Spotlight. Like last year, a boisterous and Savio Spirit-filled group of students, parents, and families made their way through the parade route cheering and celebrating our Senior athletes. Unlike last year, however, the fun did not stop at the end of the parade. After the final vehicle made their way through the parade route, games, food, and music were enjoyed by all on the Savio football field. All who participated enjoyed the beautiful weather, relaxing and playing games and getting their fill of hotdogs and fun.
And so we closed the 2020-2021 Athletic Season with a bang. My thanks go out to all of our Savio athletes, their parents, our coaches, and our students, faculty, and staff who supported Savio Athletics all year. And a special thank you and kudos goes out to Coach Swain and Mrs. Spink who made sure that Savio athletes had everything they needed to compete. My thanks also go out to our Savio Boosters who also contributed greatly to our athletes' success this year, as well as Mrs. Schiesser who organized transportation when needed. Lastly, want to thank both Mrs Schiesser and Mr. Goertz, our Assistant Principals and Coach Swain for giving a lot extra time this year, traveling to away games as part of our COVID protocols in order to help keep our teams safe, healthy and competing.
Have a great week and a great last two weeks of the year. Stay healthy, stay safe, and stay strong, Eagles! And remember, every day is a great day to be an Eagle!
Blessings,
Dr. Garcia
Do nothing out of selfish ambition or vain conceit. Rather, in humility value others above yourselves, not looking to your own interests but each of you to the interests of the others. Philippians 2:3-4
Thank You, Savio Volunteers and Directors
Thank You, Savio Volunteers and Directors
Eagles,
Happy Sunday evening! I hope you and your families are doing well and enjoying the weekend. May has been a great month at Savio. Each week, we have had the opportunity to recognize, honor, and thank many of the individuals who help make Savio a special community of faith and learning. In previous weeks, we have honored and thanked our Savio Teachers as well as our School Nurse, all of whom are a great blessing to the Savio community.
Savio Volunteers
Last week, during our 2021 Volunteer Mass, we honored and thanked Savio's volunteers, including members of the Savio Parent Association (SPA) and Booster, as well as the all Savio parents who volunteer. These volunteers graciously give of their time and talent. I have often said that many of the great things that happen at Savio are possible because our parents are so involved throughout the year, and for this we are eternally grateful. Thank you, Savio Volunteers!
St. John Bosco Award
A special recognition was also given during the Volunteer Mass in the form of the St. John Bosco Award. In 2011, the Savio Parent Association (SPA) began the annual presentation of the St. John Bosco Award to a friend of St. Dominic Savio Catholic High School. John Bosco, the mentor to Dominic Savio, was a man of vision and action who endeavored throughout his life to ensure that young people like Dominic Savio had the opportunity to grow in faith, knowledge, and virtue.
Everlasting God, we come to You today to give thank for all Savio our volunteers, school nurse, and directors. Thank you for the many ways in which they serve our community and guide our students. Grant them the wisdom to know Your will, the courage to follow it, and the strength to persevere through the adversities of life. Fill them abundantly with the virtues of Mary and Joseph, so that their witness may lead every person they serve to an encounter with Christ. Grant that that together they may follow Jesus each day, offering their gifts and burdens, strengths and weaknesses, joys and sorrows for the glory of Your name. Father, we ask this in the name of Your Son Jesus Christ, who lives and reigns with You and the Holy Spirit, One God, for ever and ever. Amen.
The St. John Bosco Award is given by the Savio Parent Association to any parent, staff, or teacher that exemplifies the self-sacrifice and selfless effort exerted to make St. Dominic Savio Catholic High School a place of academic excellence, strong Catholic moral character, and excellent servant leadership.
This year, the SPA honored Sarah Antenora as the 2020-2021 recipient of the St. John Bosco Award. Sarah has been a supportive member of the Savio Booster Club for the past six years. Two years ago she took on the role of managing Savio’s graduation ceremonies. In addition, Sarah has been serving on the SPA Board for several years; her first two years as the Volunteer Committee Chair and these past two years as SPA Chair. Her enthusiasm and love of the Savio community is evident in her volunteer work; Sarah is often seen on campus helping with various student and staff activities. Sarah is a proud parent to Sophia (Class of 2019 Alumni), Olivia (Class of 2021 graduate), and Elena (sophomore student).
2020-2021 St. John Bosco Award Recipient
Congratulations Sarah Antenora on receiving this year’s St. John Bosco Award. We thank you for your continued selfless service, love, and commitment to St. Dominic Savio Catholic High School.
Savio Directors
Additionally, we recognized Savio's Directors at the Volunteer Mass. This group of individuals works tirelessly, often behind the scenes. They make sure that Savio has the students, as well as the spiritual, financial, and material resources necessary to continue to fulfill our vision of forming servant leaders in the image of Christ and our mission to prepare young men and women to become faith filled, visionary and inspirational leaders in service to the Church and the world.
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Without a doubt, our Savio Directors help make Savio the great place that it is, and we are blessed to have them. Thank you, Savio Directors!
In honor of our Savio Volunteers and Directors, below is the blessing that Fr. Ed gave them at Mass last week.
Everlasting God,
We come to You today to give thanks for all our Savio volunteers, school nurse, and directors. Thank you for the many ways in which they serve our community and guide our students.
Grant them the wisdom to know Your will, the courage to follow it, and the strength to persevere through the adversities of life. Fill them abundantly with the virtues of Mary and Joseph, so that their witness may lead every person they serve to an encounter with Christ.
Grant that together they may follow Jesus each day, offering their gifts and burdens, strengths and weaknesses, joys and sorrows for the glory of Your name. Father, we ask this in the name of Your Son Jesus Christ, who lives and reigns with You and the Holy Spirit, One God, for ever and ever. Amen.
My thanks go out to Fr. Ed Koharchik for celebrating the Volunteer Mass with us and for the blessing he gave our Savio Volunteers and Directors, as well as to Mr. Gamboa for organizing the Mass as well as to Mrs. Kerley for organizing the reception after Mass.
Have a great week, Eagles. I pray you and your families stay healthy, safe, and strong as we close out the month of May. And remember, every day is a great day to be an Eagle!
Blessings,
Dr. Garcia
Do nothing out of selfish ambition or vain conceit. Rather, in humility value others above yourselves, not looking to your own interests but each of you to the interests of the others. Philippians 2:3-4