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All Saints Day Mass – November 1, 2019

As a community of faith, we remember and honor those who have gone before us. We give thanks to God for their presence in our lives, and the memories and life lessons they have given us.

We invited our Troubies to share with us the names and pictures of their loved ones who have died, so that we may place these names or pictures in the All Saints Day Mass. Please have them submit the names and pictures no later than October 29, 2019 at 8:00 a.m. Click here to submit.  (To be able to submit, the girls must use their troubie email account.)

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Volunteers Needed for Archive Project

We are continuing with establishing our archive collection to preserve nearly 80 years of Sacramento and SFHS history! We need volunteers to help us. Shifts are open through October. Parents can sign up on MVP.   

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Today is the perfect day to share the love!

No matter how you first experienced St. Francis — whether as a student, parent, family member or friend, employee, employer of a St. Francis graduate or neighbor — you were changed for the better by that experience. 

We invite you to invest in the mission of St. Francis Catholic High School to continue making a difference in the lives of our Troubies and the larger community.  We also offer Planned Giving opportunities and gratefully accept Vehicle Donations and/or donations of Stocks and Securities.

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Calling All Proud Grandparents!

For a limited time, we are offering apparel for all grandparents!  Orders can be placed online through this LINK and many colors are available! The title “Grandparent” will be embroidered below the St. Francis logo. All orders are due by Monday, September 2nd and will be available early October. Perfect holiday gifts!

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Calling All Loretto , Mercy and Bishop Armstrong & Manogue Alumnae

St. Francis High School would like to include legacy families from all the Sacramento all-girls Catholic schools.

If a member of your family attended Loretto, Bishop Armstrong, Bishop Manogue, or Mercy and you have a current student at St. Francis, please update MaryAnne Kelly at mkelly@stfrancishs.org.

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Gerwigs’ latest film coming to theaters soon!

Coming soon to a theater near you: SFHS Alumna, Greta Gerwig ‘02, brings Little Women to life on the big screen as only she can do! Another well directed and cast film, Gerwig has Saoirse Ronan playing the heroine Jo March; Florence Pugh, Emma Watson, and Eliza Scanlen playing the sisters; Laura Dern is Marmee, and Meryl Streep plays their forbidding, rich Aunt March. Timothée Chalamet (another Lady Bird carryover) plays heartthrob Laurie, the literal boy next door who develops an intense friendship with Jo.

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Olivia Nice ‘10
Returned to California to perform the lead in the musical ONCE

After almost a decade of performing around the world, SF Players alumna Olivia Nice (‘10) is returning to California to perform the lead in the musical ONCE, playing at the 42nd St Moon Gateway Theater from June 12-June 30th, 2019. She has been playing this role around the nation for over a year now, picking up a BroadwayWorld nomination for Best Lead Actress in a Musical and a win for Best Female Performance of the Year from Ashland, OR Sneak Preview Magazine.

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Paris in Bloom: Saturday Night!


The entire St. Francis campus is being transformed before our eyes in anticipation of tomorrow evening’s Paris in Bloom!  It takes an army and we are so grateful for our chairs, committee leads and the myriad volunteers that have been here morning til night. Many parts of the evening can be enjoyed by all, including:

All silent auction bidding will be entirely online through Gesture mobile bidding. Bidding is open now and will close at 7:30 pm on Saturday, March 9. You can start bidding now here 

Commemorate your love of a favorite Troubie, Alumna or Staffulty member by purchasing a new SF Love Lock! This engraved heart lock will live forever more in St. Francis’ Canticle Garden. These can be purchased here.

The Spirit of San Damiano Award will be presented to two exceptional women: alumna Marion Slakey ’48 and St. Francis’ first president, Marion Bishop.

The capstone of the event is our Fund-a-Vision. The entire community is encouraged to participate in this giving opportunity to empower the next generation of smart leaders, creative thinkers and global citizens. Every gift has a direct impact on our students, empowering them with the tools they need to become the leaders and givers of tomorrow. 

Contact Mari Parisi, Special Events Associate, at 916-737-5015 mparisi@stfrancishs.org, if you have any questions. 

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Graduation Tickets and Accessible Seating Needs

Each family is allotted 12 tickets for the Graduation ceremony. If families require more tickets, seniors need to exchange among themselves. Tickets will be distributed immediately following Baccalaureate Mass. 

If you require accessible seating for a member of your family, please complete the attached form HERE no later than Friday, May 10th, 2019. If you have additional questions, please contact Dyan Cwynar at 916.737.5076. For each individual requiring accessible seating, one guest may sit with them. For additional graduation information, please go to the graduation page on the St. Francis High School website under Quick Links.

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AP 2019 Exam Information

The AP Parent Information letter and calendar was emailed Monday, 1/28/19. Please review the letter if your daughter will be taking an AP Exam this May. The letter includes important dates, requirements, and payment information.  Also, be sure to note that all AP Exam takers must attend a mandatory pre-administration meeting scheduled for Friday, April 5th at 8:00 a.m. in the Dining Hall.  More information about this meeting will be forthcoming and will be sent directly to your daughter’s troubiemail this spring.  

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2018 National Merit Semi-Finalist Announced

In early September, about 16,000 students in the United States, or approximately one-third of the 50,000 high school students, are notified that they have qualified as Semifinalists in the National Merit Scholarship Program.

We are proud to announce that St. Francis senior, Catherine Sutarjo, received a National Merit Semi-Finalist award for her outstanding academic performance on the PSAT/NMSQT. Approximately 15,000 finalists for the Merit Scholarship Program will be announced in February. If she advances to a Finalist standing, she will be considered for a National Merit Scholarship. We wish her the best of luck in her endeavors!

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Alert to SFHS Families

It has been reported by St. Mary School that some suspicious men have been seen in cars parked or driving along M Street, watching St. Francis girls walk to St. Mary’s.  If your daughter is one who may be walking along M Street to meet with you or a sibling at St. Mary’s, we want to make you aware of this happening.

The Police Department has been notified and both schools are working together to do what we can to make this area safer for your daughters. For the time being, we are recommending the girls wait for another student/s to walk down together to St. Mary’s or remain at St. Francis until they can be picked up by a parent.  Please remind your daughter/s not to walk alone and to be aware of her surroundings. 

Alumna profile

MacKenzie Campbell ‘14

MacKenzie Campbell ’14 graduated from the University of Nebraska-Lincoln with a degree in Advertising and Public Relations with minors in English and Communications. She worked at Hudl (a sports software company) as an intern her senior year of college and she used her lacrosse knowledge from playing four years at St. Francis to help develop their lacrosse marketing. After graduation she transitioned to a full-time role at Hudl as a Project Manager for the Marketing Technology team. #TroubieForLife

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Meredith Ray ‘14

Meredith Ray ‘14 graduated with a Bachelor of Arts from Santa Clara University in Communication and Spanish. She is headed to Seattle in August for a full time job with the Seattle Seahawks in their Digital Media department. #TroubieForLife

Wow! That is an exciting industry to work in and we will follow up with Meredith in the fall for an update on her new career with the Seahawks. 

We are so proud of all our Troubies and want to share your news too! Send in an update

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Kayla Morrow ‘15

Kayla Morrow ‘15 is currently studying Strategic Communication with a double emphasis in Public Relations and Advertising at Northern Arizona University. This summer she will be attending Regionals and Nationals with her Flagstaff baton team where she will compete in solo and team events. The medals she is wearing are from placing in her solo routines at a competition in April. She has been twirling since she was 7 and her teacher was Danielle Muller ’00. Kayla’s sister, current Troubie Olivia ‘20 is also a twirling student of Mrs. Muller.

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Olivia Nice ‘10 Performs in “Once”

St. Francis Performing Arts Department chair Cheryl Watson traveled to Ashland, Oregon and had the pleasure of watching alumna Olivia Nice ‘10 perform in Once at the Oregon Cabaret Theatre. The musical is not only an audience favorite but received glowing reviews throughout the region. Congratulations Olivia we are so proud of you! 

Photo ~ Cheryl Watson & Olivia onstage after the show
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Miroslava Zaragoza ‘21 Recognized at MVP Academy

Miroslava Zaragoza '21 with Advancement Director Mary Ann Kelly

SFHS Troubie, Miroslava Zaragoza ‘21, was recognized this morning at a special graduation ceremony of her elementary school, MVP Academy, for her successful first year as a St. Francis Troubadour. We’re very proud of the work and dedication; Miroslava is a great example of St. Francis’ values of faith, excellence, leadership and service.