Junípero Serra High School (Gardena, California)
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| Junípero Serra High School | |
| Location | |
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| Gardena, California, U.S. |
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| Information | |
| Principal | Father Pilato |
| Type | Private |
| Campus | Suburban |
| Mascot | Cavaliers |
| Color(s) | Red and Blue |
| Established | 1950 |
| Homepage | www.serrahighschool.com/ |
Junípero Serra High School is a private, Roman Catholic high school in Gardena, California. It is operated by the Roman Catholic Archdiocese of Los Angeles.
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[edit] Background
Junípero Serra High School was founded by James Francis Cardinal McIntyre in 1950.[1] The school, which was largely staffed by the Society of Mary graduated its first class in 1953.[1] Religious of the Sacred Heart and Carondolet Sisters and archdiocesan priests have also helped to staff the school at various times in its history. The Marianists left in 1994 due to lack of members to staff all their schools.[2] The school has played a very important role in the life of the community, graduating over four thousand students.
The current administration and faculty are predominately lay women and men. Their dedication to the Catholic philosophy of education and values of the Gospel serves as an example for today's youth.[1]
In addition to Gardena, the school also serves Carson, Compton, Hawthorne, Inglewood, Lawndale, Lennox, South Central Los Angeles and Torrance.[1] The student body brings with it a diverse cultural and ethnic background which continues to enrich the traditions begun in 1950.[1]
[edit] School Motto
| “ | You Shall Be My Witnesses. | ” |
The motto is a verse taken from Acts 1:8.[1]
Serra High School is often referred to by students and staff as "S-House."
[edit] Philosophy
In the tradition of Padre Serra, Serra High School provides a Catholic and college preparatory education for our students with varied curricular and extracurricular programs. With the support of faculty, parents, alumni, the advisory board and the community, students from diverse cultural, economic and religious backgrounds work together to create a true Christian spirit.[1]
This tradition, based on the Gospel of Jesus Christ, educates the whole person, emphasizing the importance of developing the individual spiritually, academically, socially, and physically. This emphasis instills the self-motivation for success in life now and in the future.[1]
[edit] Alma Mater
"Hail to the red and blue/
our alma mater brave and true.
Proudly our colors high we raise/
as we sing our song of praise.
Hail to the red (red), hail to the blue (blue)/
rightousness of men so true.
Sacrifice and charity/
Serra we honor thee.
All hail - All hail."
[edit] Notable alumni
- Dana Gioia, poet; Chairman, National Endowment for the Arts
- James E Crowell, educator; first alumnus principal of Serra High, 1989-1993; Chairman, Los Angeles Area Advisory Board, 1991
- Mhax Montes, Producer/Rapper/CEO; Private Stock Entertainment Group and Sole Searching.
- Montel Jordan,Hip-hop/R&B recording artist
- Ray J,Willam Ray Norwood, Jr.Hip-hop recording artist (attended but not a graduate)
