Salesian is a rich cultural mosaic, known for its academic rigor, outstanding athletics program, diverse co-curriculars, and notable service to the local community.
Located in Richmond, California within the San Francisco Bay Area, the secluded and gated campus spans 21 acres surrounded by majestic redwood and pine trees, the newly renovated Wildcat Creek and flowering gardens.
is being able to help others and treat others like family. Furthermore, being able to grow as a person and develop myself also allows me to guide others to their own individual independence and journey.
CLUBS & ORGANIZATIONS | Chemistry Club, Robotics Club, Diversity Club, Debate Club, Stock Club, Interact Club, Student Ambassadors, Campus Ministry Team, Student Life, and Ministry (SLAM) Salesian News Network, Green Global Goals Club ATHLETICS | Basketball
Tell us about your family (Who is your support system?) My family is something that I hold dear to my heart. My mom has always been there for me from teaching me new things, helping me through tough times, and enjoying amazing moments with me.
Why did you choose Salesian? I chose Salesian because of the community, support, and the academically challenging courses. I learned early on that Salesian is not a school, but rather a home.
Tell us about your family at school? (Who keeps you going?) My family at school has to be the students. As student body president, the students have kept me going. Each and every student has a talent, skill, or gift that they are able to share, and I am passionate about making sure that everyone can be heard and seen as their authentic selves.
What excites you about Salesian? (What activities do you participate in, what do you take PRIDE in...) What excites me about Salesian is being able to attend different events for our school: sporting, seasonal, or traditional!
What is your favorite subject/class and why? My favorite subject is math. Math opens up my analytical and strategic thinking skills, which is something I always like to challenge.
Salesian is a diverse school. In what ways do you think you contribute to the diversity at Salesian? I contribute to the diversity at Salesian through being an African American male. I have experienced lots of adversity throughout my life and being able to attend Salesian has allowed me to feel represented and recognized.
How has Salesian changed you? Salesian has changed me through the many experiences that I have undergone. I have been able to impact other people and learn many different things along the way.
What impact do you want to leave in the world? The impact that I want to leave on the world is being able to help others.
What is your biggest accomplishment so far and/or what are you most proud of?
I am the most proud of is becoming the Student Body President as a Junior! That is one year younger than who is typically elected. Being elected reassured me of my capabilities, my maturity and the positive impact I have on others. I am so excited.
What do you think makes Salesian special?
(How is Salesian different from other schools?) Salesian’s diversity is special and is different compared to other schools. Salesian’s diversity has allowed myself and others to feel represented, which allows for great things to happen!
Dream school?
(What are your college goals?)
Although I am still deciding on my dream school, I would like to go to a school that is known for engineering that will help me reach my goals and dreams.
What part of the oratory (Home, School, Church, Playground)
you? The part of the Oratory that speaks to me the most is ‘School.’ ‘School’ has allowed me to connect with so many people, learn so many things, and grow as an individual.
I am Salesian because of my eagerness to succeed and willingness to help others. I value kindness above all, and I have ambitious dreams that I work towards every day that I know my experience at Salesian will help me achieve.
What is your favorite subject/class and why? Biology is my favorite subject. I enjoy the hands-on aspects of the class. I am always on a search for knowledge and the natural world is especially interesting.
What is your biggest accomplishment so far and/ or what are you most proud of? I am most proud of having maintained a balance between my sport, studies, hobbies, and friendships. I made the Varsity Swim Team my Freshman year, and I put in a lot of hard work at the pool, which allowed me to place well at TCAL. At the same time, I kept a high GPA and was able to crochet, do art, and bake.
How has Salesian changed you? My first school year at Salesian has helped me figure out who I am as an individual. I came to Salesian as one of a few from my middle school. The new environment pushed me out of my comfort zone and challenged me to try things I never thought I would before.
What do you think makes Salesian special? (How is Salesian different from other schools?) Salesian encourages its students to push for academic excellence while still highlighting the importance of having fun.
What part of the oratory (Home, School, Church, Playground) speaks to you? School is the most important part of the oratory for me. I truly enjoy learning, and I believe that Salesian provides an excellent environment to encourage improvement and success in academics.
Dream school? (What are your college goals?) UC Davis is my dream school because of their veterinary program.
What impact do you want to leave in the world? I want to leave an impact of kindness and generosity to the world. I want to help people and animals alike, find joy and health. I strive to give back to the world all I can.
Salesian College Preparatory curriculum offers a balance among college preparatory courses, religious education, enrichment opportunities, and service learning. Our block schedule prioritizes time for both project-based learning to foster flexible collaboration and co-curricular activities to encourage creative exploration. Salesian’s dedicated faculty is committed to each student’s academic success.
The 15:1 student-to-faculty ratio allows teachers to truly mentor students and engage with them in one-to-one discussions. These learned relational life skills are essential in the 21st century world that our students navigate and will continue to aid them as they experience global opportunities and challenges beyond Salesian.
13 HONORS CLASSES
• Biology Honors
• Comparative Religions Honors
• English I Honors
• English II Honors
• Pre-Calculus Honors
• French II Honors
• French III Honors
9 STEAM ELECTIVES
• Animation*
• AP Statistics*
• PLTW Principles of Biomedical Science
• PLTW Medical Innovations
• AP Computer Science Principles
17 AP COURSES
• AP Biology
• AP Calculus AB
• AP Calculus BC
• AP Chemistry
• AP Computer Science Principles
• AP Computer Science A
• AP Drawing
• AP French
• AP English Literature & Composition
• Spanish II Honors
• Spanish III Honors
• U.S. Government and Economics Honors
• PLTW Human Body Systems Honors
• PLTW Medical Interventions Honors
• PLTW Biomedical Innovation Honors
• Sports Medicine
• Business Communication*
• Concepts of Engineering and Technology*
• VMA Pathway Foundations: Art Design
• AP English Language & Composition
• AP Macroeconomics*
• AP Physics*
• AP Spanish
• AP Statistics*
• AP United States History
• AP World History
• AP US History
*Concurrent or Dual Enrollment
Twice a week students have a 35-minute flex period built into their daily schedule to allow for more individualized learning and social activities. Faculty is available MondayThursday after school for tutoring or during a Flex period.
In addition to two personal counselors, students have access to The Wellness Center, located on the first floor. This device-free zone offers students a safe, quiet and calming place to reduce stress and anxiety. This space was created to aid in early interventions for students experiencing social, emotional, or mental health challenges that affect learning in the classroom.
For students who require additional support, Salesian offers an Academic Success Program (ASP), a college preparatory program for highly motivated students who benefit from building the study skills required to succeed in high school and college. ASP is provided to students with IEPs and/or learning differences, low test scores on the HSPT entrance exam, teacher or counselor recommendations, and students with 504 plans.
MIDDLE SCHOOL | SUMMIT TAMALPAIS
is my leadership qualities. Salesian is filled with many leaders who want to make a change in the world. I too want to make a big impact on the world.
Tell us about your family. (Who is your support system?) My family is the main reason why I’m able to succeed. They take care of me and provide the best for me. My dad always motivates me, my mother is selfless, and my brother is someone who I can’t live without. He is my biggest inspiration.
Why did you choose Salesian? When I visited Salesian, I was fascinated by the amount of classes provided. The school was very good academically and athletically. I wanted to go to a school that can challenge me and make me do amazing things.
Tell us about your family at school. (Who keeps you going?) My friends and teachers are always encouraging me to do great things. At first, I was a little hesitant about participating in activities. but because of the family dynamic, I was supported and able to do many incredible things.
What is your biggest accomplishment so far and/or what are you most proud of? So far my biggest accomplishment is being actively involved in this community. By being part of a good community, a person has better chances in succeeding in life.
How has Salesian changed you? Salesian made me more mature and confident. By being challenged a person can gain more confidence, and confidence can lead to maturity.
What is your favorite subject/class and why? My favorite class is Chemistry, although the class is very challenging and stressful at times it is also very fun. I like being challenged because the more challenged you are, the more you learn about yourself.
Who is your favorite teacher? (How do they inspire, motivate, encourage you?) Mr. Bender encourages me to be confident. He is a teacher that’s always putting effort into making students happy. He may teach a pretty tough subject but he makes it super interesting.
Salesian is a diverse school. In what ways do you think you contribute to the diversity at Salesian? Salesian is rooted in service. Participating in big service projects like Project Santa allows me to contribute to Salesian’s diversity.
What do you think makes Salesian special? (How is Salesian different from other schools?) Salesian’s athletic program is very unique. Students take a lot of pride in being part of a sports team and being a fan. That alone separates Salesian from any other school.
What part of the oratory (Home, School, Church, Playground) speaks to you? The oratory of ‘School’ speaks to me a lot. Salesian is my source of receiving a quality education and gaining more knowledge. In our current world, education and knowledge are very important in implementing change, and I feel like Salesian has given me the experience to one day contribute to our society.
Dream school? (What are your college goals?) My dream college is Stanford. I want to be a lawyer and Stanford has one of the best pre-law courses in the country.
What impact do you want to leave in the world? I want to show the world that anything is possible if you put your mind to it. I wasn’t very strong academically when I was in elementary school, however that didn’t stop me. Now at Salesian, I have a GPA higher than a 4.0 and part of the NHS*.
MIDDLE SCHOOL | ST. THERESA SCHOOL
HOMETOWN | EMERYVILLE, CA
my willingness to help others makes me Salesian. I love being able to assist a classmate in something that they may be struggling with. There’s a special satisfaction that comes from helping someone succeed.
CLUBS & ORGANIZATIONS | AAPI Club, Student Ambassadors, Crochet and Knitting Club
ATHLETICS | Girls Volleyball
Tell us about your family. (Who is your support system?) My mom and dad are my biggest supporters. They are always encouraging me and cheering me on in everything I do. I also have a younger sister.
Why did you choose Salesian? I chose Salesian because of the rigorous academics, specifically the PLTW Program, strong athletics, and the lively community.
Tell us about your family at school? (Who keeps you going?) The friends I have made from playing volleyball and being in the spring musical have been the people that keep me going. My varsity volleyball coaches have also been extremely supportive.
What excites you about Salesian? (What activities do you participate in, what do you take PRIDE in..) Being able to play varsity volleyball almost every day in the fall excites me. I love being able to bond and get better with such caring teammates and coaches while working towards a common goal.
What is your favorite subject/ class and why? My favorite subject is science because of what it teaches me about the world. My favorite branches of science are biomedical science and sports medicine because of how I can use the information in real-life scenarios.
Salesian is a diverse school. In what ways do you think you contribute to the diversity at Salesian? I contribute to the diversity of Salesian by being a student athlete that is part of the PLTW Pathway, an avid crocheter, a thorough musical theater fan, and someone who comes from Chinese and Mexican families.
How has Salesian changed you? Over the years I have gotten more confident, become smarter through my classes, and become more interested in service.
What impact do you want to leave in the world? I want to leave an impact based on helping others find joy in their lives. I want to leave this place a little happier than I found it.
The Visual and Performing Arts build confidence, improve concentration, increase reading comprehension, strengthen communication, and hone math and science skills.
Salesian offers rich avenues for the development of critical thinking and social action in young leaders. We value the arts and artistic expression as vital components to one’s development. Students use art to express themselves, flourish, and brighten the world with their creativity. Through artistic expression, students gain the courage and confidence to make the world around them a more just, equal, and loving place in which all belong.
The Visual and Media Arts (VMA) Pathway is a four-year academic program that offers instruction in the practice, tradition, and criticism of visual and digital media arts and design. The VMA Pathway nurtures skilled and knowledgeable art makers who are prepared for the twenty-first century to compete for professional positions and engage in creative endeavors in the arts, entertainment, and media industries.
All VPA faculty either hold advanced degrees, have performed nationally, are involved with national art programs and local museums, or have taught at the collegiate level.
Salesian’s annual Tory DeOrian Visual and Performing Arts Showcase is an opportunity to recognize and honor Salesian student’s amazing work each year.
Faith Families | Each student participates in a Faith Family, comprising students from 9-12th grades, who meet regularly throughout the year, culminating in Salesian’s annual Service Day.
Retreats | Annual class retreats are designed to cultivate community and encourage students to explore their faith and spirituality more fully.
Service Learning | In order to instill in our students the importance of volunteerism and investing in one’s community and giving back, each of our students must fulfill their personal service commitments throughout the academic year. Students participate in four Service Projects annually, benefiting local and global communities.
Student Leadership and Ministry (SLAM) | SLAM is the collective form of student leadership and ministry. The mission of SLAM is to create a culture for good, a lever to serve the greater school community. By working together, SLAM members encourage spirit and cohesiveness throughout the entire school.
Campus Ministry | The Campus Ministry Team (CMT) is the heart of our school’s communityfocused activities and champions community toy drives, fundraisers for international relief causes, and local carnivals and events for children in the community.
Over 40 clubs are offered at Salesian College Preparatory and reflect the diverse nature of our student population.
CLUBS & ORGANIZATIONS | Choir, Band, AAPI, Student Ambassador, Cooking Club ATHLETICS | Swim
Tell us about your family (Who is your support system?) My family is my biggest support and #1 fans. They show me the love and encouragement that I need to continue my passions and dreams.
Why did you choose Salesian? I chose Salesian because it stood out from the rest of the schools. I felt connected every time I visited the campus. My uncle graduated from Salesian, and when I was in the Philippines my church parish’s saint was Don Bosco, so I felt it was meant to be.
Tell us about your family at school? (Who keeps you going?) My family at school are genuine friends that I trust who always have my back. Each of them are such talented and smart individuals, and I am blessed to be friends with them.
What excites you about Salesian? (What activities do you participate in, what do you take PRIDE in...) I participate in swimming, choir, band, AAPI and Student Ambassadors. It excites me the most because it allows me to be my true self and allows me to do things I genuinely enjoy and have a passion for.
What is your favorite subject/ class and why? My favorite subjects are Biology and Hebrew Scriptures.
Who is your favorite teacher? (How do they inspire, motivate, encourage you?) Mr. Ambion is for sure one of my favorite teachers. I have a positive rapport with him. Our bond is based on mutual respect. His rule in class is that as long as you respect him he’ll respect you. His wisdom inspires me to be Salesian.
Salesian is a diverse school. In what ways do you think you contribute to the diversity at Salesian? Salesian is pretty diverse, and I contribute by bringing my personality and my culture into the school.
How has Salesian changed you? Salesian has changed me in so many ways. I have become more independent, learned life skills, communication skills, and to be a better leader.
Salesian is following the footsteps of Jesus, WHAT MAKES ME SALESIAN
I think what makes me a
What is your biggest accomplishment so far and/or what are you most proud of?
accomplishment is my entire year. I’ve grown so much as an individual. Being the person I am now feels like the biggest accomplishment.
What do you think makes Salesian special? Salesian different from other schools?) diverse compared to most schools. It’s also a tight knit community, almost like a family in a way, because of the size of our student body. The supportive teachers we have at Salesian are really what makes it special.
What part of the oratory Church, Playground)
‘Home,’ because my other family is Salesian. If it’s Salesian at Richmond or *SYLC all the way in Santa Cruz. I know that Salesian will always be a home where I can come back to.
Dream school? goals?)
My dream school would either be UC Berkeley or Harvard. I hope to Major in Biology and Music. It would be a dream to be on the men’s swim team at UC Berkeley or join the The Harvard Krokodiloes and sing in their acapella group.
What impact do you want to leave in the world?
through music. I want to make or play music to inspire and connect people. I also know that God is calling me to serve my community, helping out those who are in need and taking care of the world.
WHAT MAKES ME SALESIAN
I would say my
want to learn makes me Salesian. I believe there’s an opportunity to learn in all aspects of a Salesian education.
What excites you about Salesian? (What activities do you participate in, what do you take PRIDE in...) The educational opportunities and overall environment of the school excites me. Coming from a small school, it’s really cool to see many different individuals of different cultures and backgrounds to learn.
Salesian is a diverse school. In what ways do you think you contribute to the diversity at Salesian? As a Nicaraguan, I am proud to share my culture and background through the clubs and club events.
What is your biggest accomplishment so far and/or what are you most proud of? Having a 4.0 grade point average and being invited to the *Academic Award Ceremony at the end of the year was my proudest moment.
How has Salesian changed you? It has made me more aware of my surroundings in life and has allowed me to push myself to be more involved in activities and be more compassionate in my schoolwork activities.
What do you think makes Salesian special? (How is Salesian different from other schools?) Salesian is an inclusive, diverse welcoming environment filled with people that spread love and positivity around the school.
What part of the oratory (Home, School, Church, Playground) speaks to you? I would say Church speaks the most to me because I am in the choir.
Dream school? (What are your college goals?) My dream college is CAL Berkeley or Harvard. I wanna shoot for the stars. My college goal is to graduate with honors and gain a respectful degree.
*Students are recognized in the Spring with distinguished academic awards.
Salesian College Preparatory has been honored as a Nike Elite program for its boys and girls basketball programs, a unique designation specifically for sponsored high schools. Nationwide, there are over 40,000 basketball programs, but Nike has designated only 200 as elite.
ST. LEO THE
is that I try to live my life committed to my faith, academics and being loving and kind to others, as well as possessing strong leadership skills.
CLUBS & ORGANIZATIONS
AAAK, HBCU Cohort ‘25
ATHLETICS | Football, Track & Field
Tell us about your family. (Who is your support system?) I am an only child. I live with my mother and father and my mom is a realtor and my dad is a chef. We enjoy traveling and spending time with each other.
Why did you choose Salesian? Salesian helps students develop academically, socially and spiritually. I feel like it’s a family environment with the student population being so small.
Tell us about your family at school? (Who keeps you going?) My family at Salesian is very important to me because we help and push each other to be the best that we possibly can be. My school family includes the wonderful teachers, coaches and advisors that I have come to know throughout the four years I’ve been at Salesian.
What excites you about Salesian? (What activities do you participate in, what do you take PRIDE in...) I participate in football, track and field, and African American Awareness and Knowledge (AAAK). I am also a founding member of our first annual HBCU college cohort.
What is your favorite subject/ class and why? My favorite subject is Ethics because the teacher and the curriculum made me step out of my comfort zone. I enjoyed collaborating with people in the class that I did not normally speak with and expanding my mind on other perspectives and scenarios.
Salesian is a diverse school. In what ways do you think you contribute to the diversity at Salesian? I contribute to the diversity at Salesian by spearheading the first HBCU tour, spotlighting the importance of the black college experience.
What is your biggest accomplishment so far and/ or what are you most proud of? One of my biggest accomplishments thus far, besides being admitted into Salesian, is maintaining solid grades, and one of the first students in the HBCU college tour cohort.
How has Salesian changed you? Salesian has changed me by making me a person that I would want to be friends with or be in the same class as said person.
What do you think makes Salesian special? (How is Salesian different from other schools?) Salesian is special because of the community. If you are having a bad day or something in your life is not going right, everyone is there to support you, even the teachers and administration.
What part of the oratory (Home, School, Church, Playground) speaks to you? Home really speaks to me because Salesian is like a second home to me. This is where all of my peers and adults that I trust are.
Dream school? (What are your college goals?) My dream schools are Howard and Morehouse. I hope to obtain my bachelor’s degree in Business Management and Advertising.
What impact do you want to leave in the world? An impact that I want to leave on this world is to spread compassion and love onto others.
My ability to interact and work with others makes me Salesian.
Tell us about your family. (Who is your support system?) My support system at home is my parents who impact every part of my life and my sisters who are my biggest supporters in whatever I do.
Why did you choose Salesian? I chose Salesian for the community and for its great reputation of academics and athletics.
Tell us about your family at school? (Who keeps you going?) My family at school is the basketball team. They are the first people I connected with when I got to Salesian.
What excites you about Salesian? (What activities do you participate in, what do you take PRIDE in...) I am a part of the Varsity Basketball team and being with them all four years has been a big part of my Salesian experience. I think the community that comes to support us makes it all the more exciting.
What is your favorite subject/ class and why? My favorite subject in school has always been math. I think my experiences in my math classes have always been fun.
Who is your favorite teacher? (How do they inspire, motivate, encourage you?) My favorite teacher is Ms. Mac. She taught my Algebra 2 class and she is a really great teacher. She encourages me to not settle with what is easy and reach for harder goals especially in the classroom.
Salesian is a diverse school. In what ways do you think you contribute to the diversity at Salesian? We all contribute to the diversity at Salesian. Not every student comes from the same school or background so we all get to share our own experiences.
What is your biggest accomplishment so far and/ or what are you most proud of? Some of my biggest accomplishments are from what I have been able to do on the basketball court. We have won many tournaments and games throughout my time at Salesian. However, I am most proud of how I have been able to keep close or above a 4.0 GPA.
Dream school? (What are your college goals?) My dream is to earn a D1 scholarship to play basketball in college.
How has Salesian changed you? Salesian has helped me mature. I’ve had to balance a lot with being a student athlete, but at the same time, I’ve been able to enjoy a fun and welcoming space.
What do you think makes Salesian special? (How is Salesian different from other schools?) school sets us apart from other schools. Salesian is really another family you get to have where everyone wants to see each other strive in what they are doing.
What part the oratory (Home, School, Church, Playground) speaks to you? “Home” of the oratory speaks to me. I spend a lot of time at school because of my extracurriculars which makes Salesian my second home.The staff and students are all so comforting and welcoming.
What impact do you want to leave in the world?
An impact I want to leave is being remembered as someone who always wanted to help others and affect everyone in a positive way and at the same time become very successful.
Salesian College Preparatory offers a robust domestic and international travel program.
The travel program challenges students beyond the traditional classroom experience in their development of becoming global citizens. Salesian’s travel program complements the academic and religious course offerings by focusing on travel to colleges and universities as well as countries like Spain, France, Québec, Morocco, and Italy.
Since 2016, Salesian has partnered with its French-speaking sister school, Le Salésien, in Québec, Canada, offering a twin visit program. This long standing, international relationship is pivotal to Salesian’s four-year French program and offers students an affordable, cultural immersion experience.
Immersion trips to Europe like Italy, focus on several Roman Catholic pilgrimage sites and regional cuisines. Spain and Morocco are the sites of capstone trips, focusing on the artistic and architectural marvels of the Iberian Peninsula and North Africa. For the French program, the experience includes a deep dive into Paris, where students meet local artmakers and college students while learning to cook à la française and explore the many cultural histories of the City of Light.
Salesian College Preparatory strongly believes learning does not end in the classroom but is meant to continue in the world at large, whether throughout the United States or abroad. Salesian offers students the opportunity to become culturally competent and immerse themselves in learning experiences, worldwide.
Salesian is proud to offer daily shuttle transportation service throughout the Bay Area.
The program helps meet the needs of commuting and working families by providing a safe and reliable means of transportation to and from school.
ROUTE 1
Fairfield- Vallejo- MartinezHercules- Pinole areas
ROUTE 2
Berkeley- El Cerrito BART
ROUTE 3
Pittsburg - North Concord BART
Salesian graduates have continued their collegiate and postgraduate academic careers in a vast number of colleges and universities across the country, including all UCs and CSUs as well as Cornell, Hampton, Howard University, Johns Hopkins, Spelman, Stanford, USC, and Yale.
The University of Arizona
The University of Alabama
Tuskegee University
University of Southern California
University of California, Los Angeles
University of California, Berkeley
University of California, Santa Barbara
University of California, Irvine
University of California, San Diego
California Polytechnic State
University, San Luis Obispo
Stanford University
Colorado State University
University of Connecticut (Uconn)
Yale University
Howard University
Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University
Spelman College
Morehouse College
University of Hawaii at Hilo
University of Hawai’i at Mānoa
University of Chicago
Loyola University, Chicago
University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign
Purdue University
Louisiana State University
Grambling State University
Xavier University of Louisiana
Berklee College of Music
Boston College
University of Massachusetts
Johns Hopkins University
Georgetown University
Michigan State University
Jackson State University
University of Nevada Las Vegas
New York University
Syracuse University
Cornell University
John Carroll University
University of Oregon
Drexel University
Penn State University
Swarthmore College
Hampton University
Fisk University
Baylor University
University of Washington
Gonzaga University
Lawrence University
OUTSIDE THE U.S.
• UNSW Sydney
• The University of British Columbia
• Ateneo De Manila University
• Bishop’s University
• Leeds Beckett University
I identify as Salesian because of my determination, enthusiasm, and desire to give back to my community.
In addition, my enthusiasm for academics is a major aspect of what makes me Salesian.
CLUBS & ORGANIZATIONS | Student
Tell us about your family (Who is your support system?) My village is my support system, which consists of my close family and friends.
Why did you choose Salesian? As one of the first generation in America on my father’s side, it is important to embrace what Salesian has to offer. Besides academic excellence, I appreciate how students volunteer in different areas to help improve poverty and literacy issues in our community.
Tell us about your family at school? (Who keeps you going?) My contentment is greatly influenced by the love and support from my friends and my Faith Family*.
What excites you about Salesian? (What activities do you participate in, what do you take PRIDE in...) Salesian’s success in academics, social life, and athletics.
What is your favorite subject/ class and why? I have always had a strong interest in science and math and attending Salesian has enhanced my appreciation for these subjects.
Who is your favorite teacher? (How do they inspire, motivate, encourage you?) Dr. Coscia always manages to smile everyday for her students. She demonstrates her commitment for her students’ academic success by supporting and understanding them.
Salesian is a diverse school. In what ways do you think you contribute to the diversity at Salesian? I contribute to Salesian’s diversity by learning about people from all different backgrounds and exercising cultural sensitivity. Being my authentic self contributes to the diversity here at Salesian.
Ambassadors and Student Ministry and Leadership (SLAM) *Each student participates in a Faith Family, comprising of students from grades 9-12, who meet regularly throughout the year, culminating in Salesian’s annual Service Day.
What is your biggest accomplishment so far and/or what are you most proud of? with my academic performance this year and my community involvement.
How has Salesian changed you? has shown me what it is to be a successful high school student in the social, academic, athletic, and spiritual aspects.
What do you think makes Salesian special? (How is Salesian different from other schools?) to its values. Salesian is truly a home, with teachers that change student’s lives daily, a school with a passion for academic success, a church with Catholic practices incorporated into student life and a playground, with many fun events and rallies held throughout the year.
Dream school? (What are your college goals?) My dream school is UCLA. I really want to enjoy college and all that it has to offer.
What impact do you want to leave in the world? I truly want to follow my passion of fighting for improvements in my community and providing various forms of assistance to those in need.
MIDDLE SCHOOL | ST. PATRICK SCHOOL
HOMETOWN | HERCULES, CA
is the fact that I embody the values of the Salesian community in every aspect of my life, such as kindness, respect, dedication, and service to others.
(Who is your support
My family and friends are some of my biggest supporters in life. But my greatest supporter is my mother. She is the one who has pushed me to achieve my goals, been there for me in all aspects of my life.
Why did you choose Salesian? I chose to attend Salesian because the school offers a combination of academic excellence and a supportive community. Salesian was a place where I saw myself thriving socially and academically.
Tell us about your family at (Who keeps you going?)
My family at school are my friends. My friends are an incredible group of people who bring out the best in me. Their encouragement and humor keep me going.
What excites you about Salesian? (What activities do you participate in, what do you take PRIDE in...)
Salesian’s academic program pushes me to grow intellectually. The wide range of clubs that Salesian provides is an amazing way to meet like-minded peers.
What is your favorite subject/ class
I enjoy literature and writing. English class has opened up a world of imagination for me. I always enjoyed writing my own stories and poems, creating characters and plots that reflect my thoughts and feelings.
What impact do you want to leave in the world? My goal is to make a difference in the world. It could include acting or advocating for change, embracing diversity and inclusion, or engaging in acts of kindness and
How has Salesian changed you?
Salesian has changed me by challenging me academically and improving my critical thinking and problem-solving
CLUBS & ORGANIZATIONS | AAAK
Salesian is a diverse school. In what ways do you think you contribute to the diversity at Salesian? Coming from a Nigerian-American family, valuing cultural heritage is very important, aligning with having respect for others. My background has shaped my worldview and approach to learning, allowing me to offer diverse viewpoints in classroom discussions and activities. Contributing to diversity in Salesian involves actively engaging with and embracing differences.
What is your biggest accomplishment so far and/or what are you most proud of? I believe that my writing is something I am most proud of. It has been a journey of passion and growth for me. Literature allows me to express myself authentically.
What do you think makes Salesian special? (How is Salesian different from other schools?) Compared to other schools, Salesian focuses on students’ development, whether academically, spiritually or emotionally. Salesian also creates a family-like environment which makes it easy for students to fit in.
What part of the oratory (Home, School, Church, Playground) speaks to you? Home represents a sense of community, belonging and support from others. Creating a family-like environment can make students like me feel safe, valued, and secure.
Dream school? (What are your college goals?)
My dream school is Howard University. It has always been a dream to attend a Historically Black College or University.
MAKES ME SALESIAN
SENIOR is the effort I’ve put into working with school clubs like backstage crew and Art Club, and the energy and spirit I bring to the community as a whole.
What is your favorite subject/ class and why? History, I love getting to look at the lives of people from long ago, and analyzing how the past has affected our modern world.
(Who is your I know my parents, my cousins, my aunties and uncles and my friends, both in and out of school, will
Why did you choose Salesian? I wanted a school that had rigorous opportunities to take higher level academic classes, a diversity of sports and clubs available to students and one that was on the smaller side, and Salesian ticked all of those boxes.
Tell us about your family (Who keeps you My friends. I might not always be excited to get out of bed in the morning for my classes, but I’m always excited to sit with them at lunch and hang out
What excites you about (What activities do you participate in, what do Athletics here at Salesian are something I have a lot of involvement in. I’ve ran Cross Country for the past three seasons, swam for the last two, and I take pride in the effort and the hard work I’ve put into developing my skills in
Who is your favorite teacher? (How do they inspire, motivate, encourage you?) I’ve worked with Ms. O’Hair for 2 years in the stage crew and had her as my teacher in English 2 Honors sophomore year. She’s incredibly passionate about her work and about literature.
Salesian is a diverse school. In what ways do you think you contribute to the diversity at Salesian?
I bring diversity to Salesian through my pursuits and hobbies. I’m an avid birdwatcher and participate in several Christmas Bird Counts through the local Audubon society on Salesian campus. The Salesian campus is a rare green spot in a large urban area, and has a restored creek on the north border of the campus, which provides a home for dozens of species of birds.
What is your biggest accomplishment so far and/or what are you most proud of? I’m proud that I completed an academic year that had a heavy course load (3 AP classes and 1 honors class) and kept my grades at a level I’m happy with, while also running and swimming competitively, doing archery and participating in activities with my Sea Scout ship.
How has Salesian changed you? Salesian has helped me become more dedicated to academics and better at managing my time.
What do you think makes Salesian special? (How is Salesian different from other schools?) The school culture and community helps to foster a sense of closeness among the students, across grades and social groups that I haven’t really seen at other high schools.
What part of the oratory (Home, School, Church, Playground) speaks to you? ‘Home’ speaks to me the most. The community at Salesian as a whole, and the friends that I’ve made here are one of the best parts of Salesian to me.
Dream school? (What are your college goals?) San Luis Obispo or Oregon State. I want to get a degree in wildlife biology or conservation, and hopefully go on to a post grad program.
What impact do you want to leave in the world? I love studying and observing the natural world. I want to share my sense of wonder and my knowledge of nature with others, and hope that they can get as much enjoyment from it as I do.
MIDDLE
I am a Salesian because I challenge myself to do better and push myself away from my comfort zone each time I participate in activities around our campus.
CLUBS & ORGANIZATIONS | Robotics Club, Hiking Club, AAPI Club, Diversity Club
Tell us about your family (Who is your support system?) My support system is my mom, dad, sister, Lola, and friends.
Why did you choose Salesian? I chose Salesian because of its amazing Robotics and Computer Science programs and wide array of clubs.
Tell us about your family at school? (Who keeps you going?) My friends keep me going during the school year and motivate me to challenge myself academically and physically.
What excites you about Salesian? (What activities do you participate in, what do you take PRIDE in...) What excites me about Salesian is the Robotics Club. Our club designs, programs, and builds robots to compete in competitions in the Bay Area. We take pride in usually placing well during these competitions and our teamwork!
What is your favorite subject/ class and why? My favorite subject is Computer Science because of its challenging yet fun problems that require thinking critically and logically while solving.
Who is your favorite teacher? (How do they inspire, motivate, encourage you?) My favorite teacher is Ms. McAfee. She encourages her students to think critically about problems and see the bigger picture about what each problem is really asking. Her love for math shows through each of her lessons, and her humor keeps us students excited to learn every day.
Salesian is a diverse school. In what ways do you think you contribute to the diversity at Salesian? I felt welcomed at Salesian from the moment I walked in, and I will continue to contribute to the welcoming community that Salesian offers to anyone who joins our community!
What is your biggest accomplishment so far and/ or what are you most proud of? I am most proud of being the lead developer and maintainer of the schoolwide Salesian Schedule System, which is a website used by most of the faculty and students in our community to track time throughout the school day.
How has Salesian changed you? Salesian changed me by encouraging me to put myself out of my comfort zone and start projects that help out our community and people around the world.
What do you think makes Salesian special? (How is Salesian different from other schools?) Salesian is special because of its diverse and welcoming community, and the amazing clubs and programs on campus.
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