2016-17 Year-in-Review

2016-17

Year-in-Review

#ALLHEART

JUSTIN-SIENA Class of 2017 • 170 graduates; Justin-Siena’s 48th Commencement • 221 universities/colleges issued acceptance(s) to Braves • 100% attending college (87% to 4 yr./13% to 2 yr.)

• 30 grads attending Forbes “Top 100” 2016 Best Colleges • $7.7M awarded in college scholarships

CONGRATULATIONS! MEMBERS of the CLASS OF 2017 were ACCEPTED at the following Colleges and Universities American University American University of Rome Amherst College Arizona State University Azusa Pacific University Ball State University Bard College Belmont University Birmingham-Southern College Boise State University Boston College Boston University Brigham Young University Bryn Mawr College Bucknell University Butte College Cal Maritime California Institute of the Arts California Lutheran University California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo California State Polytechnic University, Pomona California State University, Channel Islands, Chico, East Bay, Fresno, Fullerton, Long Beach, Monterey Bay, Northridge, Sacramento, San Marcos, Stanislaus Carroll College (Montana) Champlain College Chapman University Colby College Colgate University Colorado Mesa University Colorado State University Columbia College Chicago Columbia University Concordia University - Irvine Cornell University Cornish College of the Arts Creighton University DePaul University DePauw University Dominican University of California Drake University Duke University Duquesne University Earlham College Elmira College Elon University Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University - Prescott Emerson College Emory University Fairleigh Dickinson University Florham Campus Fashion Institute of Design and Merchandising, Los Angeles Fashion Institute of Technology Flagler College

Florida Southern College Fordham University Franklin & Marshall College Fullerton College Georgetown University Gettysburg College Gonzaga University Grand Canyon University Grove City College Hamilton College - NY Hawaii Pacific University High Point University Humboldt State University Illinois Institute of Technology Indiana University at Bloomington James Madison University Juniata College Kalamazoo College Keuka College Kingston University Knox College Lehigh University Lewis & Clark College LIM College (Laboratory Institute of Merchandising) Linfield College Loyola Marymount University Loyola University Chicago Loyola University New Orleans Manhattan College Marist College Marquette University Marymount California University Marymount Manhattan College Miami University, Oxford Michigan State University Montana State University, Bozeman Napa Valley College New York University Northeastern University Northern Arizona University Northwestern University Nova Southeastern University Occidental College Orange Coast College Oregon State University Pace University, New York City Pacific University Pennsylvania State University Pepperdine University Pitzer College Point Loma Nazarene University Point Park University Portland State University Purdue University Reed College Rice University Rider University Rutgers University-New Brunswick Saint Joseph’s University Saint Leo University

Saint Louis University, Madrid Saint Mary’s College of California San Diego State University San Francisco State University San Jose State University Santa Barbara City College Santa Clara University Santa Rosa Junior College Sarah Lawrence College Savannah College of Art and Design - SCAD, Hong Kong Schreiner University Scripps College Seattle Pacific University Seattle University Seton Hall University Skidmore College Sonoma State University Southern Methodist University Southern Oregon University St. Edward’s University St. John’s University Queens Campus St. Lawrence University Stanford University Stony Brook University Syracuse University Temple University Tennessee State University Texas Christian University The American University of Paris The Catholic University of America The Evergreen State College The George Washington University The Ohio State University The University of Alabama The University of Arizona The University of Edinburgh The University of Georgia The University of Oklahoma Trinity College Tufts University United States Air Force Academy United States Military Academy - Army University of Alaska Anchorage University of British Columbia University of California, Berkeley University of California, Davis University of California, Irvine University of California, Los Angeles University of California, Merced University of California, Riverside University of California, San Diego University of California, Santa Barbara

WHAT A WAY TO CONCLUDE OUR 50TH ANNIVERSARY YEAR!

University of California, Santa Cruz University of Colorado at Boulder University of Colorado Colorado Springs University of Connecticut University of Dallas University of Denver University of Glasgow University of Idaho University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign University of Kansas University of Kentucky University of Massachusetts, Lowell University of Miami University of Michigan University of Minnesota, Twin Cities University of Nevada, Reno University of New Hampshire at Durham University of Notre Dame University of Oregon University of Pennsylvania University of Portland University of Puget Sound University of Redlands University of Rhode Island University of Richmond University of Rochester University of San Diego University of San Francisco University of Southern California University of St Andrews University of Tennessee, Knoxville University of the Pacific University of Utah University of Vermont University of Washington Utah State University Villanova University Virginia Tech Wagner College Washington and Lee University Washington College Washington State University Washington University in St. Louis Wesleyan University Western Washington University Whittier College Wichita State University Willamette University Xavier University Bold indicates at least one member of the Class of 2017 will attend this college in the Fall.

AUGUST

• 50th Anniversary Year kicked off with celebratory golden touches all around campus.

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SEPTEMBER •

At the Mass of the Holy Spirit the choir performed an original song written by Theatre Director James Bailey, inspired by the “all heart” theme, called “We Believe, We Love, We Will.”

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Senator Bill Dodd ’74 presented a special State Proclamation at the end of the Mass of the Holy Spirit in honor of our 50th Anniversary.

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Braves volunteers took shifts staffing a concession booth at the Safeway Open at Silverado which raised funds for the newly formed Braves Alliance supporting student athletes and artists.

Newest Braves—the Class of 2020 with 137 students were welcomed from 35 different partner schools and 5 countries.

• Pilot year for Advisory for frosh.

• Students created an #ALLHEART campus culture.

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Completed the 100 Wing renovation with adaptable and high tech spaces, a seminar-style classroom with a custom Harkness table; English and Social Studies Department Office (named in honor of Mr. Thom McDermott).

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The Braves Bash drew nearly 500 guests to the North Lawn’s 50th festivities. 45 large scrapbooks curated by Br. Conrad over the years were a hit in the memorabilia tent!

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The Justin-Siena interpretive panel celebrating the Christian Brothers’ tradition of quality in the Napa Valley was installed on the Vine Trail along the stretch that runs parallel to campus along Solano Ave.

OCTOBER

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Justin-Siena Theatre went off campus for repertory performances of “Her Infinite Variety” and “Love of the High Seas” at The Grove at Silverado Country Club.

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From the Blow-out and Bonfire to the big game with packed stands and halftime festivities, 2016 was a Homecoming of Olympic proportion!

While the varsity score didn’t favor the Braves, it was a podium finish for the fans and a gold medal for spirit!

• Saved from the bell! A new schedule called for a later start time (9 am!) and no bells.

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Expanded technology functions throughout the 100 wing, gave an instructional boost, especially in the newly appointed seminar-style classroom when explaining complex supply and demand in Econ—a new course for 2016-17.

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The Justin-Siena Master Plan took a major step forward with the city approval of the proposed senior housing with memory care facility on 9 of our acres along Solano Ave.

NOVEMBER •

The engineering program expanded robotics to create two teams, hosted a successful FIRST Lego League qualifying tournament with 15 youth teams participating, and advanced on to regional tournaments in their own league.

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Members of the National Art Honor Society embarked on a social justice collaboration and participated in the Memory Project, partnering with a school in Colombia to creatively practice kindness and global awareness.

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Braves fall season highlights: girls golf finished 3rd at NCS; girls cross country finished 3rd in MCAL, 4th at NCS and qualifies for CIF State Meet; girls water polo advanced to Semi-Finals of MCAL Playoffs and NCS Quarter Finals; boys water polo advances to Semi-Finals of MCAL Playoffs and qualified for NCS; volleyball qualified for MCAL Playoffs and NCS.

DECEMBER

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Newly renovated Chapel in the Christian Brothers Center with beautiful Beatitudes stained glass and stone carved stations of the cross was blessed and opened in time for Advent

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College admissions process ramped up for the Class of 2017 with several seniors receiving early acceptances to top colleges and universities.

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First semester finished with a couple of concerts, a Mass for Our Lady of Guadalupe, and hot chocolate study breaks during finals.

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Mr. Robert Zeller, founding Board member, alum parent, and key figure in the formation of JustinSiena, was announced as the 50th Anniversary Honoree for the Golden Gala at Greystone.

JANUARY

FEBRUARY •

Innovation alert! Our counseling team traveled to the Googleplex in Mountain View to lend their collective expertise to a team of Google engineers who are developing a new product for students.

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Justin-Siena students captured a third straight county win for National Poetry Out Loud competition and went on to the state level.

MARCH

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We welcomed a visit from General Councilors from Rome, Br. Gustavo Ramirez and Br. Rafa Matas. This visit was part of their Lasallian tour of North America, to deepen their understanding of how association for the mission is lived around the world.

• Braves Mock Trial named county champs for 4th straight year to earn a place at the state competition.

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The rainiest winter in years presented plenty of water for our parched earth, rainbows, some challenges in the form of rained-out games and detours on the roads and only one canceled day of class!

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Thank you to all who attended, served at, volunteered for, and made possible the 32nd annual Crab Fest.

It was a great evening celebrating the Justin-Siena community, and we are grateful for such support!

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The cast of “Sister Act” enjoyed a Skype session with the author of the stage musical and took that inspiration straight to the stage.

• 6 alums returned to campus in the form of mentors during the 24-Hour Plays.

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Faculty and staff attended a Lasallian Symposium at Saint Mary’s College with colleagues from other Lasallian schools in the district for an inspiring, mission-filled day gaining perspective from and building connections within our broader community.

• Justin-Siena was honored to be named the Member of the Year by the Napa Chamber of Commerce.

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“Sister Act” was dedicated to the Dominican Sisters of San Rafael, and many Sisters attended and enjoyed a special tribute on opening night; former faculty Sr. Susan offered the cast prayer before the show.

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Safety first! Justin-Siena received the National Athletic Trainers’ Assoc. Safe Sports School award for our sports medicine program.

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Winter athletic highlights: girls basketball captured American Canyon Tournament Championship, advanced to Semi-Finals of MCAL Playoffs and qualified for NCS; boys basketball finished Runner-Up in REIBT Tournament.

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The inaugural Religious Brothers Day was May 1. All members of the Church were invited to celebrate the Day in thanksgiving for the gift of religious brotherhood to the Church, for the impact of their dedication and service throughout the world, and for those Brothers who have been a part of our own lives.

• Official launch of ACCESS 707, our exclusive online wine auction. Look for even more wine next year!

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JUNE

Congrats to our theatre students for a 100% pass rate on their performance exams with the London Academy of Music and Dramatic Art. Not only did all 20 pass, but they all passed with Merit or Distinction. We are the only licensed testing center in NorCal, and were the 1st stop on their American tour.

More on our Grads . . .

We wish we had the space to talk about every one of them, but these tidbits should serve to illustrate their breadth of talent, passion, and heart.

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Braves spring sports highlights: girls lacrosse advanced to semi-finals of MCAL Playoffs, # 2 seed in NCS; boys lacrosse qualified for MCAL Playoffs and NCS; softball qualified for NCS; girls track girls finished 3rd in MCAL and boys finished 6th.

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At the Founders Day Mass in late May several presentations were made. Congratulations to the following faculty and staff as being recipients of these annual distinguished awards. Br. Lawrence Award: Aggie Bailey, Director of Residential Life; Holy Spirit Award: Sarah Neidhoefer, Director of Lasallian Student Life; Lasallian Educator of the Year Award: Thom McDermott, Instructor of English.

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One student earned just one of only 50 full scholarships to BYU, where he will enroll after completing his two-year mission.

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Another is taking her Broadwaybound voice to a renowned program for theatrical arts in Pittsburgh.

• After Justin-Siena, 8 students will be continuing their Lasallian journeys in colleges run by the Brothers.

• One student is following the call to serve as a firefighter and will spend the next two years training at Butte.

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Several athletes signed letters with NCAA programs from all three divisions, including one on scholarship to play quarterback at Oregon State.

• They will be studying all over the world, from Canada, to Scotland, to Rome.

• Two of our students are following their passions to L.A. to study fashion and design.

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With nearly 50 institutions represented at the Spring Out-of-State College Fair, students had access to a wide variety of colleges and universities and took full advantage of talking to and making connections with Regional Reps.

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Our engineering program continues to shine! Braves took the Project Lead the Way Chevron Design Challenge for the third year in a row.

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One young man will be serving our country after four years at the United States Military Academy at West Point.

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True to our heritage, some of our graduates will be studying every element of the wine industry, from Davis to Cornell.

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Our students have earned 143 acceptances and 43 will enroll into top-50 colleges and universities.”

(Based on U.S. News )

• Rigor and college prep! 228 students took a total of 534 AP exams.

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What a Golden evening! Thanks to all who attended and worked to make our 50th Anniversary celebration, the Golden Gala at a Greystone, such a success. What a wonderful tribute to our first 50 years as we toasted to the future.

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Building community through art!

Our Justin-Siena curatorial team put together a juried visual show in the Spotlight Gallery at the Napa Valley Museum involving student works from 6 area schools.

Please pray for the Class of 2017 as they begin these next chapters in their lives. If you run into them, please congratulate them and continue to encourage them. As you are out and about in Napa, Solano, and Sonoma— or in places far away­­—please take time to brag about them. And if you live in one of their new communities, please contact us so that we can connect you—it would mean the world to have family so far away.

JUSTIN-SIENA is a Catholic high school in the Lasal-

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lian tradition offering a college preparatory program that serves approximately 600 young men and women in grades 9–12. Founded in 1966 by the De La Salle Christian Brothers and the Dominican Sisters of San Rafael, the school is located on thirty-seven acres in the City of Napa and is in the Diocese of Santa Rosa. Justin-Siena serves a variety of students from Napa, Sonoma, and Solano Counties.

Fall Athletics Season Begins Monday, August 7, 2017 First Day of School, Blessing of newly renovated Clark Gym Thursday, August 17, 2017 Beckstoffer Family Grapegrowers Plaza Mass of the Holy Spirit Thursday, September 7, 2017 Patrons Plaza

Spring Film Forum Friday, February 23, 2018 Dining Hall

Winter Athletics Season Begins Monday, November 6, 2017

Spring Musical March 16-18, 23-25, 2018 Lincoln Theater

Winter Instrumental Concert Saturday, December 2, 2017 Siena Hall Winter Choral Concert Saturday, December 9, 2017 The Chapel at Mont La Salle

Fall Film Forum Friday, September 22, 2017 Dining Hall Homecoming Rally & Bonfire Thursday, October 26, 2017 Clark Gym & North Campus Alumni Hall of Honor Friday, October 27, 2017 Clark Gym & Christian Brothers Center Homecoming/ Pre-Game Alumni Reception Braves vs. Drake Pirates Friday, October 27, 2017 Dodd Stadium

Fall Theatre Production November 2-5, 2017 Location TBA

Dance Concert April 20-22, 2018 Siena Hall Brave Art Opening Reception Thursday, April 26, 2018 Gasser Center

ComedySportz High School League January 18-21, 2018 Siena Hall

Founders Day/1966 Society Reception Friday, April 27, 2018

33rd Annual Crab Fest Saturday, January 27, 2018 Clark Gym

Baccalaureate Mass Saturday, May 19, 2018 Patrons Plaza

Spring Athletics Season Begins Monday, February 5, 2018

Graduation Sunday, May 20, 2018 North Lawn

24-Hour Plays Saturday, February 17, 2018 Siena Hall

MORE THAN A COURT: The Dan Clark Gymnasium THE DAN CLARK GYMNASIUM In 2017 we launched our biggest Fund A Need yet! Thanks to the generosity of those who have stepped up to support More Than A Court, we were able to get a jump on this exciting renovation project.

We are almost there . . .

There is still time to get involved—naming opportunities, commemorative donor recognition wall, keepsakes (take home a piece of the original maple floor), and more! Our website has all the details!

The plan is to reach completion by the start of the 2017-18 academic year, and with your support we are confident we can reach our goal!

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Official re-opening in early August!

MISSION STATEMENT Justin-Siena is a Catholic high school in the Lasallian tradition called to provide educational excellence in a loving, Christ-centered community that prepares students to serve and to lead in an ever-changing world.

. . . help us finish!

Make your gift online today at www.justin-siena.org/support and help kick off the next 50 years!