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around campus BROADCASTING LIVE FROM SMHS - Karl Winter (’18) St. Mary’s has debuted a Broadcasting course this year, amid great excitement from participating students and teachers alike. The Broadcasting 1 class, which fulfills a Fine Arts requirement for the tech-savvy student, was established by the radical ideas of Mr. Paul Scheet, our AP U.S. History teacher and longtime football broadcaster for St. Mary’s. Mr. Scheet’s knowledge of the equipment, theories, and behind-the-scenes work involved with all types of broadcasts and television elements, have proved invaluable to the students, allowing them to take control of the information and apply it to their video productions. The Broadcasting course has covered several aspects of television production, including sports coverage, interviews, sale and production of commercials, and camera terminology. With the wide variety of skills that have come from the first few months of class, the students have used the hands-on experience for several projects. Parker Caston (’16) enjoys the freedom for creativity in the class. He said “I like the fact that it’s a student-run class where we really get to do things on our own and have hands-on interaction with what goes on behind the scenes in broadcasting.” To date, we have produced live productions of all five varsity football games, as well as a volleyball match, two frosh football games, and the 140th Celebration Mass on smhsramstv.com. One thing the students have learned quickly is the need for teamwork. Samson Goudreau (’16) said, “The class is very enthusiastic and creative, and I like how involved everyone is. We all communicate really well to carry out the events.” Soon the students will be producing personally-created commercials with interviews mixed within the videos. They are also working on the production of a news magazine show, St. Mary’s Today, to be shown every two weeks beginning in the second quarter. With an abundance of television equipment and students who now know how to use it, as well as the burning passion of both the students and adults involved, it certainly looks like the sky is the limit for the brand-new St. Mary’s Broadcasting course. Visit smramstv.com to learn more! ST. MARY’S HIGH SCHOOL THEATER St. Mary’s High School took home five awards at the 33rd Annual Elly Awards Ceremony in September. The awards were for plays presented during the 2014-2015 school year. The Elly Awards are presented annually by the Sacramento Area Regional Theatre Alliance (SARTA) to schools and theaters competing in a ten-county Northern California region. Under the direction of Kevin Costello, St. Mary’s Theatre has now been nominated for 82 Ellys, and won 23 since 2009. “The Pink Panther Strikes Again” Nominations and Winners Costume Design for a Play: DiAnne Bowe and Jennifer Gordon (Adults) Lighting Design for a Play: Mark Sheasely (Adult) Set Design for a Play: Brian Johnson (Adult) Sound Design for a Play: Christopher “C.J.” Martin – Winner (Adult) Lead Actress for a Play: Jacqueline Boyd, Class of 2016, Stockton Lead Actor for a Play: Cort Carlson, Class of 2015, Stockton Supporting Actor for a Play: Ethan Albala, Class of 2015. 1st SMHS student to win 2 Ellys! He won Best Supporting Actor in a Musical for Shrek in 2014. Director of a Play: Kevin Costello (Adult) Best Overall Production of a Play: Winner! “Tommy, The Musical” Nominations and Winners Costume Design for a Musical: DiAnne Bowe and Jennifer Gordon (Adults) Lighting Design for a Musical: Christina Martinez - Winner (Adult) Choreography: Evelyn Barney and John Thiel - Winners (Adults) Lead Actor for a Musical: Ethan Albala, Class of 2015 Supporting Actress for a Musical: Sydney Cruz, Class of 2015 Director of a Musical: Kevin Costello (Adult) Best Overall Production of a Musical: Winner! Set Design for a Musical: Brian Johnson (Adult) 6
iLike my iPad - Caroline Stephens (‘17) There’s no denying it – iPads are here to stay. From kindergarten through college, teachers are using iPads to deliver instruction and engage students for learning in the 21st century. The faculty at St. Mary’s has jumped on this technology wave and uses this new versatile tool to change the way they teach. Some of the most innovative instructional software is being developed specifically for iPads and with more than 15,000 educational apps available through Apple’s app store, teachers will have no trouble finding material to use in the classroom. Our English Department Chair, Mrs. Gillespie, enjoys using her iPad to connect with other teachers and having limitless resources for engaging and assessing students. “The iPad has allowed me to better attend to the learning needs of my visual and auditory learners. I can direct them to specific sites that help them grasp concepts and strengthen skill sets. This intervention is immediate and helps students to understand that technology is not just for entertainment, but for growth and progress,” said Mrs. Gillespie. Every student at St. Mary’s is required to purchase an iPad for school. Although this purchase can be quite expensive for families, the educational benefits outweigh the cost. Students can access information quickly, cutting down on research time. Mrs. Kozina, our religion teacher, said, “I enjoy being able to have students get information instantly. No need to wait for answers.” Mrs. Kozina allowed her students to use the iPad to follow the Pope during his U.S. visit. For the students, it has been great. The iPad fits our lifestyle. It’s easier to use than the traditional computer and this new novelty lends itself to our curiousity and more learning. Junior Will Ramirez uses his iPad the most in Physics. He likes using the tablet to do calculations and take notes. It helps with homework and checking answers. Will also commented, “I don’t have to go to my locker as much now and I feel more organized for school.” Senior Mi’cole Cayton uses her iPad the most in English Literature. “The iPad makes it so much easier to take your Membean quizzes because you can access the quiz from class and don’t have to worry about missing the deadline,” said Mi’Cole. CROP This summer we have been busy with the CROP garden. We have provided Catholic Charities with zucchini, bottleneck squash, green and yellow beans, carrots, beets, eggplant, tomatoes, bell peppers, and persimmons on a weekly basis. We have had a very good harvest! And let’s not forget about our environment. The iPad is a paperless innovation. From homework, tests and digital textbooks, the iPad eliminates paper, saving dollars and our environment. Don’t believe me? Check it out, there’s an app for that. *Visit http://www.saintmaryshighschool.org/Media/Kettle.pdf to read our online student newspaper, the Kettle, and learn more about our students’ points of view. MURAL Beginning in late April of this year, students from the St. Francis de Sales Club initiated an idea to paint a mural surrounding the Campus Ministry Office. They took their ideas to art teacher, Mrs. Jean Aguilar, and soon their wish to honor St. Francis de Sales in a painting was born. With the help of Mrs. Aguilar and their club moderators, Mrs. Eileen Yeager and Mr. Harrison Brehm, a collection of talented club members and some of Mrs. Aguilar’s art students banded together through July, logging in many hours to complete. CHOIR-BAND Last April, Mr. David Tanner’s music department took home two Gold Awards at the 2015 Forum Music Festival. Both the Prima Voce Choir and Symphonic Band competed and ranked in the top 10% on a national scale. This spring, Mr. Tanner looks forward to his students competing in the Heritage Music Festival in Los Angeles and the Forum Music Festival in Santa Cruz. Good luck to our music department! Seventh and Eighth grade students who are interested in applying to St. Mary’s are welcome to spend a day with a freshman student who will serve as the visitor’s personal guide for the day. To arrange a shadow experience, please contact shadowaram@saintmaryshighschool.org 7
Page 1 and 2: A COLLEGE PREPARATORY SCHOOL ALUMNI
Page 3 and 4: ADMINISTRATION President Emeritus R
Page 5 and 6: welcome new faculty Katherine Esau
Page 7: athletics DANCE & CHEER The St. Mar
Page 11 and 12: I I I St. Mary’s Crab Shack I I I
Page 13 and 14: Athletic Volunteers and Donors Athl
Page 15 and 16: Annual Appeal Volunteers Judy Cancl
Page 17 and 18: Memorials DECEASED DONOR MEMORIAL A
Page 19 and 20: Memorials DECEASED DONOR MEMORIAL K
Page 21 and 22: Special Occasions HONOREE DONOR OCC
Page 23 and 24: in memoriam May They Rest In Peace

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