On Sunday, May 20, St. Monica Catholic High School celebrates its 80th Baccalaureate Mass and Awards Ceremony. Congratulations to the 109 members of the Class of ’18. The ceremony will be livestreamed starting at 2pm and can be seen by clicking on the "Baccalaureate Livestream Box" on the right side of the website homepage.
The graduation ceremony will take place on Friday, May 25 on the St. Monica Campus. Tickets are required for both of these events. Please keep the seniors in your prayers as they prepare for these major milestones.
After nearly 25 years of service and leadership to St. Monica Catholic Schools, Thom Gasper will be leaving his position as president to join the leadership team of the Archdiocese of Los Angeles. Pastor, Msgr. Lloyd Torgerson shared, "Thom Gasper is an extraordinary leader and we have been blessed to have him as SMCES and SMCHS’ first president, as well as principal, campus minister, and teacher at the high school for 25 years. We offer him our prayer and love and gratitude as he continues his leadership.”
Kevin Baxter, Superintendent of Schools said, “Thom has left a lasting legacy at St. Monica and we are excited to have him bring his talent, energy and enthusiasm to the Department of Catholic Schools."
Longtime boardmember and past parent, Dr. Kevin McCardle will serve as interim president for the 2018-19 school year. Thom Gasper is excited at the strength that this decision by Msgr. Torgerson brings to the schools saying, “I cannot imagine a better person to take the helm of our parish schools. Kevin has been a great mentor to me and I am confident our school leaders will benefit greatly from his vast wisdom, even temperament, and thoughtful direction.”
Please click on the headline to see the attached letters from Mr. Gasper and Msgr. Torgerson for more information about these important leadership transitions.
The Mariners will travel to Santa Fe High School for their first round match of volleyball post-season competition.
The following items are included in this packet:
● Important Dates
● Graduation Parking & Ceremony Information
● Attire & Attendance Guidelines for Senior Events
● Grad Nite Permission Form
● Final Transcript Request
● Frequently Asked Questions
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Thank you to the alumni who joined us for the 8th Annual Meal to Mentor a Mariner. Members of the Class of 2018 had the opportunity to speak with "Ancient Mariners" in many different fields, asking questions and receiving valuable career and life advice. The fields included medicine, engineering, education, nursing, music, film, graphic design, law, social work, acting, psychology, marketing, marine biology, law enforcement, business, and entrepreneurship. The wise words of our alumni will be guiding forces as our seniors take the next steps toward college.
Congratulations to Ms. Kate Janson, Director and Chair of the Visual and Performing Arts Department, and her partner, John Capo, 2018 winners of the Dancing with OUR Stars Mirror Ball Trophy! Congratulations to all of the wonderful dancers and the many contributors to this great community event!
