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Hispanic Heritage Foundation Scholarship Announced
May 17, 2012
The Hispanic Heritage Foundation is conducting a nation-wide search for the best and brightest Hispanic/Latino leaders. Educational grants are offered in several categories to qualified Hispanic/Latino juniors. Students are also eligible to be selected as a national recipient and recieve a laptop computer and all-expense-paid trip to attend the National Youth Awards Ceremony.
Applicants must be current high-school juniors, plan to attend college in the 2013 Fall semester, be U.S. citizens or have permanent U.S. residency, be of Hispanic/Latino descent (one parent must be Hispanic/Latino), have a minimum 3.0 GPA on a 4.0 scale or a 7.5 GPA on a 10.0 scale. Applicants must also be willing to travel at their own cost to the regional awards ceremony.
Applications are available at www.HispanicHeritage.org. The application deadline is Juny 6, 2012.
Destino Universidad
May 10, 2012
University of New Mexico, Central New Mexico Community College, and the College Board are hosting a bilingual college-prep event, Destino Universidad, on Thursday, May 24, 5:30 - 9 p.m. at UNM, in the Student Union Building Ballrooms. The event is free--even parking is free! There will also be food. Information on college preparation, financial aid and scholarship resources, admissions policies, and college planning will be presented in Spanish and English. To pre-register, visit www.elcentro.unm.edu. For more information, call El Centro de la Raza at UNM, (505) 277-5020.
4th Annual Teacher Awards Sponsored by St. Michael’s Parents' Club
Apr 24, 2012
The Parents’ Club will award two St. Michael's High School teachers for excellence in their profession. The selection criteria for these awards are as follows: teachers who display dedication to their job and to the students of St. Michael’s High School; who are poised, articulate, enthusiastic and energetic; and have a superior ability to teach and to inspire in students a love of learning. Each award is $1,500. Nominations will be accepted from students and parents. Forms can be picked up from the office and returned in a sealed envelope to Elvira Fitzgerald, or printed here. The deadline is May 4, 2012. Presentations will be made at Senior Mass on Tuesday, May 15, 2012.
Hispanic Heritage Foundation Educational Grants Available
Apr 20, 2012
The Hispanic Heritage Youth Awards offer educational grants in several categories to qualified Hispanic/Latino high school juniors. Students are also eligible to be selected as a national recipient and receive a laptop computer and alll-expense-paid trip to the National Youth Awards ceremony. The requirements for applicants are: you must be a current high school junior (not senior); you must plan to attend college in Fall 2013; you must have U.S. citizenship or permanent U.S. residency; you must be of Hispanic/Latino descent (one of your parents must be Hispanic); you must have a minimum G.P.A. of 3.0 on a 4.0 scale or 7.5 on a 10.0 scale; and you must be willing to pay your own travel costs to the regional awards ceremony. The application is available at www.HispanicHeritage.org. Application deadline is July 6.
Important Information for Seniors and their Parents
Apr 12, 2012
Dear Parent/Guardian:
Included below is information about the senior parents’ meeting, graduation practice, final exams, senior mass, senior awards, and graduation at the Cathedral Basilica of St. Francis of Assisi. Some dates have been changed from dates/times previously announced due to the scheduling of AP Exams. Events are scheduled as follows:
Senior parents’ meeting: Wednesday, April 18, 6 p.m. in the cafeteria
Graduation Practice: FIRST PERIOD, TUESDAY, MAY 8. Seniors will receive caps & gowns plus 8 tickets for graduation. Practice will begin promptly at 8:30 a.m. in the Tipton. Practice is mandatory for students planning to participate in graduation.
Exams, May 8–10: Seniors come to school for graduation practice and exams only.
Senior Mass: May 15 / 8:45 a.m. (9:30 a.m. for non-seniors) in the Tipton
Dress requirement: semi-formal attireSenior Awards: May 16 / 6 p.m. (6:30 p.m. for audience) in the Tipton
Dress requirement: caps and gowns; semi-formal attire must be worn underneath gownsGraduation: May 18 / 9:15 a.m. (10 a.m. for audience) at Cathedral Basilica of St. Francis of Assisi
Dress requirement: caps and gowns; semi-formal attire must be worn underneath gowns
Get involved with our children's education: join the Parents' Club!
Apr 12, 2012
The next Parents' Club meeting is at 6 p.m. on April 17 in the SMHS library. At this time, we will be accepting nominations for 2012-2013 Parents' Club positions. Please consider serving as president, vice president, treasurer, or secretary, or volunteer your time as a committee chair. Parents' Club is an excellent opportunity to take part in your child's education and form bonds in our St. Michael's community.
Last Call for Yearbook Orders!
Apr 11, 2012
Students and parents have one last chance to purchase yearbooks. Orders are being taken online until April 30, and this week, students can order them in person during 2nd period in room 111. The cost is $75 and can be included in your next statement from FACTS. Please note that personalization can increase the cost.
Good Deeds for Easter
Apr 05, 2012
St. Michael’s students committed to making 25 Easter baskets for children who receive services at Santa Fe’s Villa Therese Clinic, which provides medical care to low-income families who don’t have medical insurance. St. Mike’s students gathered enough goodies for 50 baskets, and additional bags of candy were delivered to Santa Maria de la Paz for their Easter egg hunt. Students also collected supplies for Villa Therese, which will benefit the clinic’s summer backpack program. The efforts were sponsored by the National Honor Society and the National Junior Honor Society.
Safe Teen New Mexico
Mar 30, 2012
The Parents Club is sponsoring a Drug & Alcohol Education Program for Studens & Parents, presented by Safe Teen New Mexico. The parent session is at 6 p.m., on Tuesday, April 3, in the Tipton gym. The event is free of charge and all parents and guardians are encouraged to attend.
Various Updates for Students & Parents
Mar 29, 2012
The following are updates that have been sent to the school community via School Reach and are being re-posted to the School News Blog in order to reach as many people as possible:
- Re-registation packets are due in the main office this Friday (tomorrow), March 30. Outstanding balances for the current year must be settled before a student may re-register for next school year.
- The tuition assistance application is available here. All families are encouraged to apply for tuition assistance. Applications must be completed and verified by Friday, May 18, in order to be considered.
- On Tuesday, April 3, St. Michael's will conduct a student and parent Drug & Alcohol Education Program in conjunction with Safe Teen New Mexico. This is a student-led program that includes video and guest-speaker presentations. The parent session will be hld at 6 p.m. on Tuesday, April 3, in the Tipton gym. The event is free and all parents are strongly encouraged to attend.
- Have you ordered your yearbooks yet? All orders are being taken on the website this year. Ordering deadline is April 30.
Yearbook Ordering Will Be Done Online This Year
Mar 01, 2012
Beginning in 2012, all yearbook orders must be made online at the Jostens site.
The 2011–2012 El San Miguel Yearbook is on sale now. The yearbook staff has been working tirelessly to make this the best yearbook ever! The cost is $75, plus the cost of personalization. The final day to purchase is April 30. Please contact Mrs. Patricia Durán Eiker with any questions, (505) 983-7353, ext. 157.
To place your order, click the Jostens icon below.
Important Dates for Seniors and Their Familes
Feb 28, 2012
April 21
Junior/Senior Prom at the Santa Fe Convention Center
7:30 - 11:30 p.m.Spring Senior Retreat: The one-day retreat will be held during the last part of April. Parents will receive a letter with more information.
May 6
Block M Awards
Mass is at 9 a.m. followed by the Awards Breakfast at 10 a.m.May 8
Senior Final Exams, Periods 4 & 5
Seniors come to school only during the periods during which their exams are scheduled.May 9
Senior Final Exams, Periods 2 & 3May 10
Senior Final Exams, Period 1May 10
Graduation Practice directly following 1st Period Final
All seniors who plan to participate are required to attend. Students will receive their caps and gowns and a total of 8 tickets for graduation.May 15
Senior Mass at 9:30 a.m. in the TiptonMay 16
Senior Awards at 6 p.m. in the TiptonMay 18
Graduation at 10 a.m. at St. Francis Basilica Cathedral
AgDiscovery: Summer Program for Jr. High and High School Students
Feb 28, 2012
AgDiscovery is a two- to four-week program sponsored by the United States Department of Agriculture's Animal Plant Health Inspection Services and 17 universities that is open to students aged 12 - 17. Participants learn about careers in animal science, veterinary medicine, plant pathology and agribusiness. Students live on a college campus and learn from university professors, practicing veterinarians, and government professionals. Activities include hands-on labs, workshops, fieldtrips, and other group and team-building experiences. For more information or to apply, visit www.aphis.usda.gov/agdiscovery. The application deadline is March 16, 2012.
Comida de Alma
Feb 25, 2012
St. Mike's has partnered with parent Ana Pacheco to present Comida de Alma in the school cafeteria on the first weekend of every month. Comida de Lama features such timeless, wonderful northern New mexico recipes as Chicharrones, Quelitas, and Arroz Dulce. All food can be pre-ordered for take-away. To learn more about this project, ordering information, and to download a menu, click the image below:
Drill Dream Purse Raffle Winners
Feb 16, 2012
The Drill Team held a purse raffle at the basketball game on February 14. The winners were:
1st place — Prada purse, Katherine Seluja
2nd place — Pink Coach purse and wallet, Mark La Londe
3rd place — Blue Coach purse and wallet, Josephine Casados
4th place — Orange Suede Ann Taylor purse, Sarah Garcia Moehn
5th place — Patterned J Crew evening purse, Gary Friedman
Thank-you to everyone who helped make this raffle a success!
Blue Stampede
Feb 13, 2012
St. Mike's annual fundraising event has a new twist! Parents, alumni, and friends: come on out to Blue Stampede on Thursday, March 22, 5:30-9:30 p.m., in the Tipton. Blue Stampede features dinner, a raffle, a business showcase, live music by St. Mike's students, and an action-packed live auction! Proceeds from the Blue Stampede benefit tuition assistance for St. Michael's students.
What's the twist to Blue Stampede?
The theme is blue.
That's right: blue cheese dressing on your salad, blue corn enchiladas for dinner--served on tables covered with, you guessed it, blue tableclothes--and the music will be Blues. We want you to dress in blue, put on your blue suede shoes, dye your hair blue, and bust out the blue lipstick--because there will be a prize for the best-dressed person in blue!
And did we mention? The grand prize in the raffle is $10,000.
A single raffle ticket admits two people for dinner. Tickets are $125, available in the main office and the Development Office. There are only 400 tickets available and they are already selling like (blue corn) hotcakes! Buy yours by March 1 at 4 p.m.
Come on out to support tuition assistance, build community, and have a great time!
SWAT Supports Healthy Living and Community Involvement
Feb 03, 2012
SWAT--the Student Action Wellness Team--promotes healthy choices and positive living by encouraging students and young people not to drink, do drugs, or smoke. In December 2011, the club held a masquerade dance at St. Mike's to raise money for the Partnership in Education/Adelante, a program that helps needy and homeless families who have children in the Santa Fe Public Schools. The total donation was $627, which was presented to program coordinator Gaile Herling on January 31, 2012, at BF Young Jr. High School. Twenty-two SWAT members spent the rest of the day at the Roundhouse in order to support a bill that could increase the tax on tobacco products. They learned about the legislative process and participated in a meeting with representatives.
SWAT members and their sponsor, school counselor Mari Chacon, at the check presentation at BF Young Jr. High School.
SWAT members take part in a legislative meeting at the Roundhouse.
Important Information for Parents of Sophomores
Jan 27, 2012
All sophomores have received the results of their PLAN tests.
Important Information for Juniors
Jan 27, 2012
Reynaldo Maestas from the University of New Mexico Combined BA/MD Degree Program will visit the SMHS Library on February 1, 12:15-12:55pm, to meet with interested students and parents. New Mexico high school students who are committed to serving New Mexico communities with the greates tneed are encouraged to apply to the BA/MD program. Visit http://hsc.edu/som/combinedbamd/.
Eastern New Mexico University's Junior Preview Day is Saturday, March 24, at the Campus Union Building Ballroom. Attendees will your Eastern and meet students, faculty, and staff. Registration deadline is Wednesday, March 21. Register online at www.enmu.edu/jrpreviewday.
TEST RESULTS: All juniors have received their PSAT results. All juniors have their access codes for My College Quick Start Program. Using this program, juniors can see their scores and their projected SAT scores, review questions they got wrong, prepare for the SAT with hundreds of practice questions, conduct and save college searches, and take a personality test to find majors and careers that suit them.
FAFSA Workshop
Jan 26, 2012
Parents/guardians of St. Mike's seniors who would like assistance filling out the Free Application for Student Aid (FAFSA) are invited to attend a workshop on February 2 at 6pm in the SMHS Library. Attendees should bring 2011 required personal and financial information:
- Social Security #
- Driver's License
- 2011 W-2s and other records of money earned
- Both spouses' 2011 Federal Income Tax Return
- Current business and investment mortgage information, busines and farm records, stock, bons and other investment records
Students need to bring:
- Parents' 2011 Federal Income Tax Return (if you are a dependent student)
- 2011 untaxed income records
- Current bank statements
LVs Ride, the documentary, screens at SMHS this Tuesday, January 24
Jan 20, 2012
Last summer, St. Mike's theology teacher Tom Ludzia joined a group of dedicated men and women who rode their bicycles across the country to raise money for Lasallian Volunteers, an educational organization that sends volunteers into schools and educational programs in economically disadvantaged areas of the United States. A film was made about the ride and will be screened at St. Mike's this coming Tuesday, January 24. There are two showings, 9:45 a.m. and 6 p.m., and all are welcome to attend.
St. Mike's Student Stars in New Children's Opera, Shoes for the Santo Nino
Jan 04, 2012 | 1 comments | Leave a comment
And tickets are free!
Thomasluke Florez-Mansi, a seventh-grader at St. Mike's, will sing the role of the Santo Nino in the new children's opera, Shoes for the Santo Nino, at the Lensic Center for Performing Arts this Friday and Saturday. The opera is 35 minutes long and free of charge--a great introduction to opera for anyone interested. The opera is based on a children's book by Peggy Pond Church, a poet and author who wrote The House at Otowi Bridge, and is being presented as part of the celebration of 100 years of New Mexico statehood.
Click to learn more about the opera.
Performances of Shoes for the Santo Nino are this Friday at 1 p.m. and Saturday, January 7 at 3 p.m. and 6 p.m. Come out and support Thomasluke and celebrate statehood! For free tickets, call the Lensic Box Office at 988-1234.
Statehood Stories Mention St. Mike's
Jan 03, 2012 | 0 comments | Leave a comment
Happy New Year, Horsemen!
Proving yet again how important St. Michael's High School is to the history of New Mexico, on New Year's Day, we were mentioned in both articles profiling old-timers, celebrating 100 years of statehood, in the Santa Fe New Mexican.
Patty Sahd's son is a graduate of St. Mike's, and Ray Aranda graduated from SMHS before taking over the family plumbing business. Both articles take us back to a simpler time in Santa Fe, and remind us who built our community and why it continues to thrive today.
St. Mike’s Senior to Represent New Mexico in United States Senate Youth Program
Dec 20, 2011
Elena Christina Vigil, a senior at St. Michael’s High School , was selected to represent New Mexico at the 50th Anniversary United States Youth Program (USSYP), which will be held in Washington, D.C., March 3–10, 2012. Vigil is one of two students who will represent New Mexico.
Two student leaders from each state and the District of Columbia will spend a week in Washington experiencing their national government in action. Student delegates will hear major policy addresses by senators, cabinet members, officials from the departments of State and Defense, and directors of other federal agencies, and they will participate in a meeting with a justice of the United States Supreme Court. In addition, each delegate will also be awarded a $5,000 college scholarship for undergraduate studies.
Congratulations, Elena!
College Financial Aid Info Session
Nov 30, 2011
St. Mike's is hosting a financial aid information session for parents and students on Wednesday, December 7, at 6 p.m. in the school library. Learn how and when to apply for financial aid and programs that help pay for college. A representative from the New Mexico Educational assistance Foundation will discuss the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA). scholarships, grants, work-study programs and more.
Go Horsemen Football!
Nov 26, 2011
The Santa Fe New Mexican will live blog from the football game today, as the undefeated St. Michael's Horsemen take on the Hope Christian Huskies today at 1 p.m. in the AAA semifinals. If you love to blog, you can participate, and if you're out of town, it's a great way to stay connected to the action.
More St. Mike's sports stories in today's Santa Fe New Mexican:
Hoops: St. Michael's ready for difficult challenge in 'best district in Class AAA'
Hoops: Lady Horsemen ready to utilize last season's lessons, and put them to good use
Horsemen Beat Albuquerque Academy, Advance to Semifinals
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Read about--or relive--the game with this story in the Santa Fe New Mexican
Thanksgiving Greetings from the Principal
Nov 17, 2011
Dear St. Michael’s Family:
The holiday season is just around the corner. Along with all the hustle and bustle that Thanksgiving and Christmas bring is an occasion to reflect and give thanks for our blessings. Among St. Michael’s High School’s blessings is our rich, 152-year history. Our foundation and our traditions guide us each day as we make decisions that affect our school community.
Another blessing is the loving, supportive parents who do everything in their power to assist their sons and daughters in achieving the highest level of academic excellence. The support of our parents helps make St. Mike’s an extremely rewarding place to teach and lead. St. Mike’s is also blessed to have dedicated, motivated teachers who posses such a wealth of knowledge. They are generous with their time and they truly care about the academic and personal welfare of each student.
By far our greatest blessing is our dynamic and diverse student body. St. Mike’s students are hard-working, fun-loving, and talented. They brighten our hallways with their energy and creativity, and embody our hopes and dreams for the future.
In closing, I ask that you take time in the coming weeks to cherish your blessings and remember those less fortunate. Have a wonderful and safe holiday season.
Live Jesus in our Hearts…
Thank you,
Sam Govea
Principal
SMHS's Director of Lasallian Ministry Named Distinguished Lasallian Educator
Nov 07, 2011 | 0 comments | Leave a comment
The leadership team of the District of New Orleans-Santa Fe has named Ms. Diahann Larson as the Distinguished Lasallian Educator for 2010–2011. Ms. Larson, who directs Lasallian Ministry at St. Michael’s High School, will be honored at the annual Huether Lasallian Conference on November 19 in Washington, DC.
Ms. Larson came to St. Mike’s in 1993 as a science teacher and coach. She wasn’t all that familiar with the Lasallian tradition at the time, but over the years she deepened her understanding and took on increasing responsibility for planning Lasallian retreats for students, faculty, and staff, until she was appointed to her position in 2002. She has been a consistent, positive presence for the school community as the administration has experiened fluctuation. Her fellow teachers believe she is a Distinguished Lasallian Educator because “she has helped us grow in our Lasallian spirituality,” “she lives the Lasallian core principles,” “she shows us daily what it means to be a Lasallian educator,” “she embodies the spirit of De La Salle and she loves what she does,” “students see her as a caring, loving teacher,” “she is extremely patient with students,” and “she is the perfect ambassador for Christ who teaches minds and touches the hearts of everyone she meets.”
Congratulations, Ms. Larson!
San Miguel Chapel Restoration Unites Santa Fe
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The Santa New Mexican published a lovely editorial about the preservation of the San Miguel Chapel and St. Michael's High School's dedication to the cause. Read the editorial.
New College Search from Fastweb
Oct 26, 2011
Fastweb has introduced a new college search tool to give students one site to find their perfect scholarship and college. This exciting new tool allows students to search for a specific school as well as search for schools by location, interest, state, and major.
The search gives students results in a simple format and provides information on admissions, tuition, majors, and applicable scholarships, all in one place. Visit www.fastweb.com to seach for colleges and scholarships at the same time!
Students: remember to visit out Links & Resources page for more great ideas to assist you in your college search.
SMHS Students Recognized for Academic Achievement
Oct 10, 2011
The College Board has selected Anabella King and Dominic Medina as 2011-12 National Hispanic Recognition Program Scholars; student Marisa Salazar was given an Honorable Mention. Recognition is based on PSAT scores as well as grade point average. The recognition will give these students the opportunity to hear from colleges that are particularly interested in communicating with academically outstanding students of Hispanic/Latino heritage.
St. Mike's student Taylor Readyhough was named as a Commended Student by the National Merit Scholarship Corporation for demonstrating outstanding potention for academic success, and Nicole Dunn was named a National Merit Semifinalist.
Congratulations, everyone!
NMSU New Mexico Statehood Centennial Essay Contest
Oct 10, 2011
High school seniors have the opportunity to write an essay on one of two topics: 'What does it mean to be a New Mexican?' and 'What does Agriculture mean to New Mexico?' The essays should be between 750 and 1,000 words. Winners receive scholarships worth $2,500. The deadline for submission is November 1, 2011. For more information see Ms. Sunseri.
Fiesta de San Miguel Raffle Ticket Winners
Oct 10, 2011
$5,000 - Jacob Roybal
$5,000 - Kim Gabaldon
$1,000 - Henry Valdez
$1,000 - Gerzain Chavez
$1,000 - Amanda Martinez
$1,000 - Gilbert Ortiz
$1,000 - Joshua Boyd
$1,000 - Neil Windham
$1,000 - Elizabeth Reed
$1,000 - Angela Ferrero
$1,000 - Shawn Katz
$1,000 - Santa Maria De La Paz
Homecoming Week Dress
Oct 10, 2011
Your guide to theme dress for Homecoming Week at St. Mike's:
Monday, 10/10: Pajama Day
Tuesday, 10/11: Lumberjack Day (jeans and plaid flannel shirts)
Wednesday, 10/12: Celebrity Day
Thursday, 10/13: Mass Dress
Friday, 10/14: Wacky/Candyland Day
Lady Horsemen Triumph over Demonettes
Sep 23, 2011
Read the coverage and watch a video at the Santa Fe New Mexican
Important Dates for Seniors and their Families, 2011 - 2012
Sep 12, 2011
September 19 - 20: Overnight Senior Retreat
September 30: Senior baby pictures and messages due to Ms. Duran-Eiker
September 29: Senior Ring Mass (Rings must be turned in to Ms. Gloria Trujillo by Sept. 27)
Week of April 23: Spring Senior Retreat
May 9: Senior Final Exams Periods 4 & 5
May 10: Senior Final Exams Periods 2 & 3
May 11: Senior Final Exams 1st Period
GRADUATION PRACTICE after 1st period examMay 13: Block M Awards
May 15: Senior Mass
May 16: Senior Awards
May 18: Graduation
NOTE: THIS INFORMATION CAN BE FOUND IN COUNSELORS CORNER BY CLICKING ON ACADEMICS, AND THEN ON COUNSELORS CORNER
Ivies Info Session for Students & Parents
Sep 12, 2011
Duke, Georgetown, Harvard, Penn and Stanford will host a student/parent information session this Sunday, September 18, at 7:30 p.m. at the Albuquerque Marriott Pyradmid N. 5151 San Francisco Road NE.
Happy, happy Horsemen
Sep 10, 2011
1:30 kick-off against Capital--read the story in the New Mexican!
Secrets of San Miguel: New Discoveries About One of Santa Fe's Oldest Landmarks
Sep 05, 2011
Wednesday, September 14 / 7 p.m.
The “Mexican Indians” of Santa Fe—Old Friends and Allies or a Case of Mistaken Identity?
Elizabeth Oster, Ph.D.
An intriguing and persistent tradition attributes some of the earliest settlement in Santa Fe’s Barrio de Analco to Christian Indians who accompanied the Spanish to Santa Fe. These Native American colonists are thought to have been Tlaxcaltecans, representatives of a powerful Nahuatl-speaking people who allied with the Spanish to bring about the downfall of the Mexica empire, and who assisted them with other military and political endeavors as the Conquest was carried north. Although historical data that would allow for the movements of indigenous settlers from Mexico to Santa Fe are tantalizingly scant, current research points to other plausible ethnic groups as sources for non-local Native Americans who populated the new colony. The true account of the “Mexican Indians” who came to Santa Fe may be more complicated than any have suspected.Elizabeth Oster is co-principal investigator, with Alysia Abbott, for the San Miguel Archaeological Project. Oster has worked for more than 24 years in archaeology, historic preservation and cultural resources management, including 13 years with the National Park Service and almost seven years with New Mexico’s Historic Preservation Division. Oster has conducted archaeological fieldwork in New Mexico, Arizona, Louisiana, and Mexico and holds a master’s and Ph.D. from Tulane University. Oster has written a wide variety of technical reports and professional publications, and has presented professional papers in English and Spanish in the U.S., Mexico, and Spain. Currently, she assists communities, agencies, and non-profit organizations with cultural resources management, planning and fieldwork in her role as principal investigator for Jemez Mountains Research Center, LLC.
Wednesday, September 21 / 7 p.m.
The 17th Century Barrio de Analco: Its Roots in Colonial Mexico
William Wroth, Ph.D.
The Barrio de Analco, established in Santa Fe in the early seventeenth century, is representative of a pattern of settlement found throughout Mexico in the colonial period. The name Analco, meaning in Nahuatl “the other side of the river,” was often applied to settlements of subject Indians founded next to Spanish towns and cities. This talk will place Santa Fe’s Barrio de Analco in a larger cultural and historical context and will deal with the possible origins of the first settlers of the barrio, as well as its transformation into a Genízaro community.Cultural historian William Wroth specializes in the Hispanic and Native American cultures of the Southwest and Mexico. His publications include Hispanic Crafts of the Southwest (1977), Christian Images in Hispanic New Mexico (1982), Images of Penance, Images of Mercy (1991) and Ute Indian Arts and Culture from Prehistory to the New Millennium (2000). He has served as curator of the Taylor Museum of the Colorado Springs Fine Arts Center and as guest curator for exhibitions at the Museum of International Folk Art and the American Craft Museum, among other institutions. Wroth was co-curator, with Robin Farwell Gavin, of the exhibition “Converging Streams: Art of the Hispanic and Native American Southwest,” at the Museum of Spanish Colonial Art in Santa Fe, and co-editor of the book of the same title. He also contributed to All Trails Lead to Santa Fe, the official commemorative publications of the 400th Anniversary of the founding of Santa Fe.
Wednesday, September 28 / 7 p.m.
Spanish-Indian Alliances and the Archaeology of the Pueblo Revolt
Matt Liebman, Ph.D.
Over the past 15 years, archaeology has provided a wealth of new insights into the Pueblo Revolt era in New Mexico (1680–1700). This talk attempts to answer the question: “Why did some Pueblo tribes resist colonization at all costs, while others became some of the Spaniards' closest allies?” The answers are found not only in the documents the Spaniards wrote, but also in the pottery, arrowheads and villages that the Pueblo people who lived during this tumultuous era left behind.Matthew Liebmann is an assistant professor in the Department of Anthropology at Harvard University. He earned his Ph.D. in 2006 from the University of Pennsylvania, and has been collaborating on archaeological research with the Pueblo of Jemez for 11 years. From 2003–2005 he worked as Tribal Archaeologist for the Jemez Department of Resource Protection. He has published research in American Anthropologist, The Journal of Field Archaeology, and Kiva: The Journal of Southwestern Anthropology and History. He is co-editor, with Uzma Rizvi, of Archaeology and the Postcolonial Critique (Altamira Press, 2008) and, with Melissa Murphy, Enduring Conquests: Rethinking the Archaeology of Resistance to Spanish Colonialism in the Americas (School of Advanced Research Press, 2011).
Lectures are open to the public and are held at San Miguel Chapel on Old Santa Fe Trail. Admission is a $5 suggested donation to support the ongoing preservation work of San Miguel Chapel. For more information about the Secrets of San Miguel Lecture Series, call (505) 988-1944.
U.S. Senate Youth Program Accepting Applicatons
Sep 01, 2011
The U.S. Senate Youth Program is accepting applications for the 2011-2012 school year. Two New Mexico high school students will be selected to spend a week in Washington D.C. observing the federal government in action. Each student delegate will receive a $5,000 undergraduate college scholarship in addition to an all-expenses paid trip to the nation's capital. Students in the program will visit Capitol Hill, the White House, the Pentagon, the State Department, the Supreme Court, and other historic sites in Washington D.C. They will meet with senators, cabinet officers, government leaders, and other policy makers. Application deadline: September 16. Applications are available from Mr. Enloe.
New Co-Head Coach of Boys Soccer "transforms experience into knowledge"
Sep 01, 2011
Read about Coach Thompson's coaching past in the Santa Fe New Mexican
Why are St. Mike's students assigned to read Harry Potter?
Aug 29, 2011
In 2010, St. Michael’s High School decided to assign summer reading to all students, instead of limiting summer reading to pre-AP and AP students only. We wanted to find books of high literary merit that would engage students and keep them entertained. Though it’s traditionally accepted that books that have survived for more than 25 years are considered classic literature, the modern and refreshing Harry Potter series, with the first installment published 12 years ago, is quickly becoming accepted as part of the young adult literary canon. Many students have already read the series, and quite a few students are excited about reading it for school. Some graduating seniors have even expressed disappointment that they did not get to read the books for school credit. Teachers from other departments have shown enthusiasm as well, and have heard from their students how excited they are about this.
Teaching the Harry Potter series was discussed at the Advanced Placement conference held in Albuquerque over the summer that was attended by several SMHS English teachers. The novels follow the traditional and timeless Hero’s Journey theme—with the call to adventure, the trials the hero must face, and the return home. In class discussion, we focus on how literary characters help our students learn about themselves—their strengths and weaknesses, their goals, their sense of right and wrong, and their sense of society and their responsibility to it. Harry is a selfless character who looks out for the well being of others without regard for his own needs or the need for power. His nemesis, Voldemort, is the classic literary villain—in search of eternal life and absolute power and control. Another theme addressed in the books is prejudice and how to overcome it; two examples of this are the Muggles—wizards born to non-wizard families—and house-elves, who are treated as slaves.
In Vertical Teaming—the pedagogical strategy we use in our English classes—students study the same literary piece throughout their school career, deepening their analysis at each advancing grade level. J.K. Rowling helps with this process because she has grown with her readers. The earlier books are simpler and the later books in the series are more complex. By the end of their school careers, our students will become “experts” in this literary work as they grow with Harry and his friends, and this skill in literary analysis prepares them for college level English courses. The Harry Potter books are not the main thrust of the school year’s reading assignments. Most summer reading projects are completed within the first month of school. The seventh grade is the only exception because they will read two of the books in order to complete the entire series before high school graduation. Please note, we will not be watching the movies in school. We know that students cannot be expected to read all the books leading up to their assigned reading, so we allow them to read the on-line summaries in order to catch up to their assignment.
St. Mike’s has never shied away from controversial books. Many of our favorite books that have stood the test of time have been banned at one time or another, including The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn, Bless Me, Ultima, and Fahrenheit 451. With the guidance of their teachers, students learn how to approach literature in an educated, informed way and understand the fantasy world Rowling creates for Harry Potter. In the tradition of fantasy books, the Harry Potter series is comparable to The Hobbit, The Odyssey, and The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe, as well as many other books that we read at St. Mike’s. Another benefit to the series is that the ages of the heroes coincides with the ages of our readers, which is a great way to keep students engaged in the reading. The series lends itself to many literary themes and elements, including character development, archetype, imagery, symbolism, allusion, mythology and suspense. The primary theme is good vs. evil, and in these books, good does triumph over evil. As the books progress the language becomes more complex, which helps us improve our students’ vocabulary. Rowling also has a sense of “clean” language: the characters rarely if ever use foul language.
The United States Conference of Catholic Bishops lists five of the Harry Potter movies on its website and rates them all A-II: suitable for adults and adolescents. The magic in the movies, say the reviewers, “should be viewed as time-honored storytelling devices, like those employed throughout the history of Western fantasy literature, from childhood fairytales … to Arthurian legends and Shakespeare.” The review of Deathly Hallows Part 2, notes that “the epic struggle brings Harry’s innate courage to the fore but also tests his willingness to sacrifice himself on behalf of others.” For more in-depth reading of the reviews by the USCCB, click here.
If parents have questions about the Harry Potter series they should contact their student’s teacher or Janis Chitwood, English Department Chair.
Prep Roundup: Baca, Horsemen prove skills to Santa Fe High
Aug 27, 2011
Read all about it in the Santa Fe New Mexican!
Update from the Counseling Office
Aug 23, 2011
Click here to read an important update from the St. Mike's Counseling Office.
Standard Dress Sales Sponsored by the Parents’ Club
Jul 26, 2011
Sale Dates:
Saturdays, July 30, August 6 and August 13, 9 a.m.–2 p.m.
Monday–Friday, August 1–5, 5:30–7:30 p.m.Credit cards, cash, and checks accepted. P.E. Uniforms will be sold at the Standard Dress Sale. The inventory list grows every day—lots of different spirit items are available. Women’s style Polo shirt are now available, but not required; all standard dress items from previous years are still acceptable. Sweater-vests are available by special-order only.
Santa Maria De La Paz Confirmation Candidates and scholarship recipients/families can volunteer at the Standard Dress Sale to fulfill their hours.
Summer Update from St. Mike's
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As is done every summer at St. Mike’s, the school has been turned inside-out and thoroughly cleaned. The school has ordered 250 new classroom desks to replace many of our old desks.
A new summertime math enrichment program for junior high students was launched in June to address the growing problem of poor performance for SMHS pre-high school math students. Thirty-two students completed the three-week enrichment course, which was designed to introduce the students to algebraic topics essential to Algebra I success, including real numbers, equations, percentages, geometry and polynomials.
Principal Govea was on a much deserved vacation for most of June; in July he and Ms. Chitwood attended the Lasallian Leadership Institute (LLI) in Minneapolis. LLI is a three-year training program for administration, faculty and staff that integrates and promotes Lasallian heritage in the personal and professional lives of leaders as future catalysts of the Lasallian Mission. President Sullivan also attended a Lasallian training program; in June she spent two weeks at the Buttimer Institute of Lasallian Studies at St. Mary’s College in Moraga, California. The Buttimer program provides participants with a deepr understanding and appreciation of the Lsallian charism through in-depth study of John Baptist de La Salle’s personal journey and the Lasallian spirituality and pedagogy.
Girls Tennis Team Will Hold Rummage Sale
Jul 21, 2011
St. Michael’s Girls Tennis Team will hold a group rummage sale on Saturday, August 13, 8 a.m.–2 p.m., in the west-side student parking lot. The team is accepting donations to sell; if you prefer to sell your items yourself, you can purchase a slot for $15. (Slot-holders are responsible for their own set-up and removal of sale items.) Proceeds will benefit the Girls Tennis Team. For more information contact Carol Ish: cjish@hotmail.com.
Archbishop Sheehan to Celebrate 25 Years of Spirituality Institute
Jul 16, 2011
For 25 years, the Santa Fe Insititute for Spirituality, a Catholic organization, has promoted advancements in the intellectual and spiritual understanding of God's wisdom through ecumenical presentations. Please join the Institute and the Christian Brothers community to celebrate the group's 25th anniversary with a public address by Archbishop Michael J. Sheehan in the Perez-Shelley Gymnasium at 7 p.m. on Tuesday, July 19. A social will take place prior to the talk, at the Brothers Residence, at 6 p.m. For more information call 438-1809.
Advertise in the Sports Program
Jul 13, 2011
The St. Michael's High School and Loretto Academy Alumni Association coordinate the design and publication of St. Mike's sports programs that are handed out at all home games. Great rates are available for business and individuals--you can advertise your business while supporting SMHS!
Golfer Marty Sanchez to Face New Challenge in California
Jul 09, 2011
Senior Marty Sanchez will compete in the World Junior Golf Championship. Read about it in the Santa Fe New Mexican.
Junior High Volleyball Open Gym
Jul 07, 2011
Junior High Volleyball Open Gym will be held on Tuesdays and Thursdays at 4:30 p.m., beginning July 12, in Tipton.
Official tryouts will begin August 8 at 4 p.m. in Tipton.
Tournament fundraiser helps memorialize former St. Michael's athlete Patterson
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'True.'
To those who knew Ryan Patterson best, that was the nickname bestowed upon him.
He was true to friends, true to his family, true in the delivery of his thoughts and emotions.
True was buried last December after taking his own life in his Albuquerque apartment three days before Christmas. He was only 24 years old.
For those who knew him exclusively as an athlete, Patterson was something to behold. A three-sport standout earlier this decade at St. Michael's High School, he served prominent roles on the Horsemen football and baseball teams that won state championships his final year.
Remembering Jensen Brown
Jun 20, 2011
Two hundred people turned up Saturday to play soccer in honor of Jensen Brown. Read The New Mexican's coverage.
Jensen Brown Memorial Soccer Game
Jun 15, 2011
Jensen Brown Memorial Soccer Game is Sunday, June 19, 4 p.m. at Santa Fe Prep
Santa Fe Prep will host this year's game between St. Mike's and Santa Fe Prep boys soccer players. The game is an annual event to remember St. Mike's player Jensen Brown, who was killed in a car accident three years ago. Donations to the Jensen Brown Memorial Fund at the Santa Fe Community Foundation, used to provide scholarships to Santa Fe students, will be accepted at the game. Come celebrate the spirit of Jensen and see some high-level soccer!
President Sullivan Made it to Missouri!
Jun 12, 2011
506.9 miles across the Kansas to raise money for St. Mike's: read about her last day on the road.
Riding in the rain; one more day to go!
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President Sullivan puts her mind, body, and soul into her work at St. Mike's. Read about her next to last day riding her bike across Kansas to raise money for SMHS.
Thursday's ride included stickers and pie.
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Read all about President's Sullivan's adventures on the road from Thursday, Juune 9.
Wheat fields and friendly horses: President Sullivan bikes on.
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The next installment of St. Mike's president Marci Sullivan's bike trip across Kansas!
President's Bike Trip Across Kansas--Tuesday's Adventure
Jun 08, 2011
Read the next installment of Marcia Sullivan's bike trip across Kansas, her homestate, to raise money for St. Mike's.
President Sullivan Continues her Ride Across Kansas
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Read her latest blog entry!
St. Mike's President Bikes Across Kansas to Raise Money for SMHS
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Marcia Sullivan, President of St. Mike's, is spending this week biking across her home-state of Kansas to raise money for St. Michael's High School. She is blogging about her experiences, with lots of photos, at typepad.com--this week, we'll be linking to President Sullivan's blog so you can track her progress through windswept plains and mildly scary motels.
Read this weekend's entries:
Why am I biking across Kansas?
Greetings from the Chair of the Board of Trustees
Jun 01, 2011
Dear St. Michael's Community,
As I drove by St. Michael’s near the end of May and watched students leave the building for the last time this school year, it struck me that now was a time to write a letter celebrating the success of this school year and looking ahead to the next one.
The 2010–11 school year was one of challenge and change, achievement and success. Our new president, principal, and assistant principals are surely relieved that the year has come to an end. And they must be tired, because they worked very hard. But they should also have a sense of satisfaction, because they took the reins of a school with over 150 years of tradition, embraced that which characterizes St. Michael’s, and began making the adjustments necessary for the school to thrive in the 21st century. I am pleased to announce that the leadership team of President Marcia Sullivan, Principal Sam Govea, and assistant principals Robin Chavez and Ron Geyer will return next year. There is much to look forward to and for which to be grateful. A million thanks from the Board of Trustees to everyone at St. Michael’s for their contributions this year:
SMHS Alumna Shakes Hands with President Obama
May 27, 2011
Virginia Marie Van Amberg ('07) posed with President Barack Obama at the May 18, 2011, commencement at the United States Coast Guard Academy's Leamy Hall Auditorium in New London, CT. Virginia is now a commissioned officer. Her mother, Lisa Lashley, teaches math at St. Mike's. (Image courtesy of Getty Images)
Class of 2011
May 26, 2011
Congratulations to the class of 2011!
On Friday, May 20, commencement ceremonies were held at St. Francis Cathedral. Ninety-nine percent of our new alumni are going to college—that’s 124 out of 125 students. (One student has secured a position with Santa Fe County.) Seventy-one percent will attend colleges and universities in New Mexico, and 29 percent will attend out of state schools.
Left to right: Emily Toczek (Fort Lewis College); Liana Coppola (University of San Francisco);
SMHS Salutatorian Nicole Neidhardt (University of Victoria or University of Calgary);
SMHS Salutatorian Caitlin Smith (Santa Clara University); Sally Feldewert (Benedictine College);
Griffin Cullen (St. Mary’s College of California)Alumni from the class of 2011 will attend the following colleges and universities:
Arizona State University
Universal Technical Institute, Phoenix
St. Mary’s College of California
California State University, Chico
Santa Clara University
University of California, San Diego
University of San Francisco
San Diego City College
Santa Monica City College
Santa Rosa Junior College
Regis University
Fort Lewis College
DePaul University
University of Notre Dame
Benedictine College
Bethany College
Tulane University
McNeese State University
United States Naval Academy
Boston University
Kalamazoo College
Montana State University
Eastern New Mexico University
New Mexico Highlands University
New Mexico State University
University of New Mexico
Central New Mexico Community College
Dona Ana Community College
Santa Fe Community College
Marymount Manhattan College
New York University
Syracuse University
Miami University of Ohio
Linn Benton College
Southern Methodist University
Trinity University
Marquette University
University of Victoria/University of Calgary
Left to right: Xachary Branch (Santa Monica City College); Kevin Valdez (University of New Mexico);
Zac Apodaca (University of New Mexico); Cameron Montoya (Santa Monica City College);
Estevan Chavez (University of New Mexico); Christian Andres Mendez (University of New Mexico)
Students Speak
May 18, 2011
The SMHS website now features an enhanced 'Students Speak' section to better allow the Santa Fe community to get to know the St. Mike's family. Get to know these shining examples of the Lasallian tradtition and Horsemen pride!
May 16, 2011
To support the preservation of the San Miguel Chapel, St. Michael's will host An Intimate Evening with world-renowned guitarist Ottmar Liebert on Thursday, June 2, at 7 p.m., at the San Miguel Chapel, which will be followed by a champagne and dessert reception at Rio Chama Steakhouse. Tickets are $150 per person and can be reserved by called 988-2264. Seating is limited, so reserve your ticket today.
Proceeds from the concert will support Preserve San Miguel and will count toward a matching grant from Save America's Treasures, a program of the National Trust for Historic Preservation.
Shop Goler, Support St. Mike's!
May 10, 2011
Goler Fine Imported Shoes, a Santa Fe fashion tradition, announces the grand opening of a new endeavor, Goler Dress, apparel for women. This weekend, May 13, 14, & 15, 10% of all proceeds from Goler Shoes and Goler Dress will go to the St. Michael's High School Scholarship Fund--so celebrate the end of the school year with some shopping at Goler! They are located in Sena Plaza on Palace Avenue. www.golershoes.com.
St. Mike's Sophomore Looking to Win First State Title
May 04, 2011
Read the New Mexican's coverage of Paloma Gomez!
Nominations Sought for Parents' Club Teacher Awards
Apr 27, 2011
Parents’ Club will present awards to two St. Michael's High School teachers for excellence in their profession. The awards will be made to teachers who show a history of dedication to their jobs and to the students of St. Mike’s, who think outside of the box, and who inspire students through their teaching. Each award is $1,500. Nominations will be accepted from students and parents. You can pick up a form at the front office or download a PDF; please return in a sealed envelope to Dodie or Elvira in the front office, or scan and e-mail your PDF to msalazar@catchlaw.com. The nomination deadline is May 11, 2011. Presentations will be made at Senior Mass on Tuesday, May 17, 2011.
Message from the President of Parents' Club
Apr 14, 2011
Parents’ Club is vitally important to the St. Mike’s community—and every parent or guardian of a St. Mike’s student is automatically a member. Unfortunately, participation from members has been low. Thankfully, parents who have given their time to Parents’ Club have been completely dedicated—this small group of parents has been dynamic because though there have been only a handful of regular working members involved for the past two school years, this year alone, Parents’ Club was able to provide approximately $84,000 to school programs and causes. All of the money Parents’ Club raises goes back into the school community.
I am proud to report that in 2010–2011 Parents’ Club and its committees provided or are in the process of providing the following funds:
Beautification Committee
$525 to Choir
$150 to Football
$5,500 to the Impact Class
$1,024 to Cross Country
$1,500 in teacher awards (to be awarded in May)
$1,536 to Softball
10 T-shirts to Ms. Jansen for guest speakersConcession Committee
$12,000 in tuition scholarships
$1,500 in teacher awards (to be awarded in May)
Emergency scholarship funds to be paid in MayFiesta Committee
$343 to Baseball
$503.50 to Softball
$503.50 to Choir
$214 to Speech/Debate
$124 to Kairos
$113 to Sophomore Class
$40 Volleyball – Dig PinkGuest Speaker Committee
$500 for a guest speakerHospitality Committee
$150 to BaseballRaffle Ticket Committee
$18,000 to Teacher’s Wish List
$540 to Volleyball
$4,045 to Kairos
$2,500 to Wrestling
$3,600 to Football
$1,682 to Swimming
$398 to Student Council
$1,000 to Make a Difference
$2,000 to Cheer
$3,000 to Pony Express
$13,000 has been set aside for concession upgrades
$2,000 for Emergency Scholarship (to be paid in May)
$7,000 for school-wide picnicThe lesson I learned during my time volunteering with Parents’ Club is how much work it can be and how much dedication is required to achieve this kind of success. I also learned how absolutely rewarding this success can be! These past two years, I have been fortunate to be surrounded with an extraordinary group of parents who have unselfishly dedicated their time and efforts to the success of this club.
Maintaining the goals of Parents’ Club is critical to supporting the St. Mike’s community, and maintaining the goals are directly related to the number of volunteers and the hours they can contribute. The strength of Parents’ Club lies in its numbers. ALL PARENTS ARE MEMBERS. The more members that participate in Parent’s Club, the less work there is for everybody involved.
The time has come again to elect new officers to continue leading this effort. Parents’ Club needs to fill the offices of president, vice president, treasurer, secretary, and committee chairpersons are needed to head up Hoofbeats and co-chair concession. Volunteers are needed to assist with the Fiesta Committee, the Raffle Committee, the Standard Dress Committee, the Concession Committee, and the Teacher’s Award Committee. I and the current treasurer, Sylvia Villareal, are committed to assisting and training new officers and committee volunteers so that the transition is less stressful and guided.
I would like to encourage you to take an active role in Parents’ Club. Tell a fellow parent our monthly meeting—this month it is on Tuesday, April 19, at 6 p.m. in the SMHS Library. Bring another parent with you to the meeting. The more parents who chip in, the easier it will be to continue providing the school and our children with the vital contributions that help keep the St. Mike’s wheels turning.
If you are interested or have any questions about Parents’ Club, the duties of the officers, etc., please contact me at 577-5922 and I will be happy to discuss any and all aspects of Parents’ Club with you.
Melissa Salazar
Friday Fish Fry
Mar 31, 2011
Every Friday evening during Lent St. Mike's holds a fish fry in the cafeteria from 5 - 7:30 p.m. The cost is $7/plate, and pizza is available in addition to fish. The fish fry is hosted by the SMHS KAIROS participants, and all proceeds support the new KAIROS retreat program at St. Mike's.
Lenten Reflection
Mar 31, 2011
Read the Campus Minister's Lenten Reflection on the Living Lasallian Blog.
Letter from Principal Govea
Mar 28, 2011
We live in a world that always seems to need proof. Global warming, which football team is the best, the stock market investment that will provide the highest return—even love and marriage seem to require proof. Our Heavenly Father sent that proof and for that reason we built our faith. Easter is a chance to remember that proof, and that we all have the chance to try again in this world.
My hope is that, as a community, we all use this Easter to renew our bodies, minds, and faiths so that we return to give our all in the final months of the school year.
This much I know to be true: when a school faces challenges—discipline, finances, the future forecast—it is very important to focus on positive factors. The following are the positive factors that I think about when I encounter the daily stresses of leading our school:
For me, this is proof of the hope Christ gives us each and every day, most especially at Easter.
Forgiver of All Sins, we recall that Jesus suffered and died to atone for our sins. Help us be contrite for our sins and forgive those who have harmed us. We ask this in the name of our Eternal Redeemer. Amen.
St. John Baptist de La Salle, Pray for Us
Live Jesus in our hearts, Forever
What's in the churchyard at the San Miguel Chapel?
Mar 25, 2011
Archelogists working on the preservation of the San Miguel Chapel on Old Santa Fe Trail have found some interesting artifacts while preparing for a new drainage system. Read the article in the Santa Fe New Mexican.
San Miguel News Now Online
Mar 22, 2011
The SMHS High School Alumni Newsletter, the San Miguel News, is now available online. Features in this issue include alumni profiles and other St. Mike's news, as well as Alumni Class Notes. Click here to read the San Miguel News.
Wood Gormley Fun Run
Mar 21, 2011
St. Michael's is one of the sponsors of the 7th annual Panther Run (5K run/2-mile walk/kids 1K fun run) to benefit art and P.E. programs at Wood Gormley Elementary School on Saturday, April 30. Click here to download the registration form.
Norskog Signs with Syracuse; Jim Pierce Memorial Tournament Begins
Mar 17, 2011
From the Santa Fe New Mexican: If she could, Kate Norskog would let her running — and her winning — do her talking.
In five nonpareil years at St. Michael's High School, Norskog has prided herself on being a friend first, a teammate second.
As for her combined dozen individual state championships in cross country and track, plus the four team titles she contributed to, those are what happen at the end of races, at the end of meets.
But Friday in the school library, the 17-year-old senior will sit front and center, as her friends and teammates, and her family and coaches, look on with pride as Norskog signs her national letter-of-intent with Syracuse University.
'I'm sure I'll be nervous,' Norskog said after completing a series of strides that concluded Wednesday's practice. 'I'll probably turn bright red.' Read the whole story.In other news, Capital High School begins the Jim Pierce Memorial Baseball Tournament today at SMHS.
Spring Events Include Uniform Sales Blow-Out and Spring Fundraiser
Mar 15, 2011
Uniform Sale - SMHS Cafeteria / Saturday, March 19 / 9 a.m. - 1 p.m.
Parents' Club hosts this inventory reduction sale. All items are 25% off and all spirit T-shirts are $5, while supplies last.SMHS Spring Fundraiser - Elks Lodge / Thursday, March 24 / 6 - 9 p.m.
Support your school--buy a ticket to the Spring Fundraiser. $100/ticket, includes buffet dinner, cash bar, good fun, and a chance to win $10,000! For more information call 983-7353 ext. 170
Mass Dress Tuesday (Instead of Wednesday)
Mar 14, 2011
Please note that Mass will be held this week on Tuesday instead of Wednesday. Mass will be held at 9:30 a.m. All students must be in Mass Dress.
Horsemen Trounce Toas
Mar 10, 2011
Class AAA State Tournament: Horsemen stampede tramples Taos in quartefinals
Chess Team Headed to State!
Mar 06, 2011
The SMHS Chess Team tied Taos for Regional Championship on Thursday and is now headed to State! This is a big step because Taos used to overtake all schools. (thanks to Ronnie Ortiz for the tip on Facebook.)
Applications for Financial Aid for 2011-12
Mar 04, 2011
FACTS Grant & Aid Assessment will conduct the financial-need analysis for St. Michael’s High School for the 2011–12 school year. Families applying for financial aid must complete an online application and submit the necessary supporting documentation to FACTS; FACTS will then review the submitted information about family income, number of children, expenses, etc., and provide a list of applicants to St. Michael’s, ranked in order of greatest financial need. The decision to make a tuition-aid award is up to St. Michael’s High School. FACTS serves as an unbiased reviewer of the information submitted. READ MORE.
NetHORSEMEN Passwords Change
Feb 23, 2011
NetHORSEMEN was recently updated and all the passwords have been changed. Contact the main office at 983-7353 to receive your new password or to reinstate your old password.
Horsemen Advance in District Championships
Feb 23, 2011
Read all about victory over the SFIS Braves!
Swim Fast & Dive Well, Horsemen!
Feb 18, 2011
Read the New Mexico Activities Association State Swimming and Diving Championships article in the Santa Fe New Mexican.
St. Mike's Student Named National Merit Scholarship Finalist
Feb 15, 2011
Senior Merry Farrier has been named a finalist in the 2011 National Merit Scholar competition. Of more than 1.5 million high school juniors who took the PSAT, 16,000 were named as semifinalists in September 2010 and then 15,000 went on to become finalists, all of whom will receive a certificate of merit. The process of selecting 8,400 Merit Scholarship winners from the finalists' group is now underway; the National Merit Scholarship Corporation will begin mailing scholarship offers to Merit Scholar designees in March. GOOD LUCK, MERRY!
St. Mike's on Two-Hour Delay
Feb 09, 2011
St. Mike's is on a two-hour weather delay for Wednesday, Feb. 8, 2011. Classes begin at 10 a.m. Drive safely!
Updated Athletics Schedule
Feb 04, 2011
The ABC Girls Basketball games at Hope have been rescheduled for Monday, Feb. 7. (4/5:30/7 p.m.)The ABC Boys games will be at Hope on Monday, Feb. 14. (4/5:30/7 p.m.)
St. Mike's on 2-Hour Delay
Feb 01, 2011
St. Mike's will open at 10 a.m. today, Feb. 1, due to snow. Please check the School News Blog for further updates.
Bullying Issues
Jan 25, 2011
The problem of bullying has been in the news a lot in recent months. In an effort to increase awareness of this important issue, seventh graders attended a bullying workshop in December, which was held at St. Pius. Any parent who has questions or concerns about bullying should contact the counseling office.
Standardized Test Results
Jan 25, 2011
Students in grades 7-11 have received the results of the standardized tests they took in October. Seventh graders took the ITBS; eighth and ninth graders took the Career Explore; sophomores took the PLAN; and juniors took the PSAT. Students were asked to share the results of those exams with parents; parents with questions about exam results should contact Ms. Chacon (grades 7-8), Mr. Enloe (grades 9-10), or Ms. Sunseri (grade 11).
Thank you!
Jan 23, 2011
Thank you to the St. Michael's community for your wonderful support of last Saturday's pancake breakfast that raised funds for the cheerleaders. it was a great success!
Eat Chinese Food, Raise Money for St. Mike's
Jan 19, 2011
Present this coupon at the DeVargas Mall or Zafarano Drive Panda Express on Friday, January 28 (noon until 8 p.m.) and 20% of the cost of your purchase will be donated to St. Michael's High School. Remember, you need to download, print, and present this coupon.
Lady Horsemen open 5AAA play with a win
Jan 19, 2011
Read the Santa Fe New Mexican's round-up of girls basketball.
Horsemen Triumph over Bobcats
Jan 16, 2011
The Horsemen won another one this weekend! Read all about it.
Horsemen Trounce Dons
Jan 15, 2011
Way to go, Horsemen! Read about their win in the Santa Fe New Mexican.
Siringo Road Rivalry
Jan 12, 2011
The Horsemen were defeated by the SF High Demons yesterday, covered in today's Santa Fe New Mexican.
Support St. Mike's Cheerleading
Jan 07, 2011
St. Mike's cheerleaders will hold a pancake breakfast to fundraise for their team on Saturday, January 15, 8 a.m. - 4 p.m., at Applebee's on Cerrillos Rd. Tickets are $7 and can be purchased by calling 473-7551, or you can call Sophia Trujillo at 470-4030 or Emelda Castillo at 603-1224, or just ask a cheerleader!
Lady Horsemen Invitational TODAY!
Jan 01, 2011
The Lady Horsemen Invitational was rescheduled due to snow. Please read this Santa Fe New Mexican article for the updated schedule.
Horsemen & Lady Horsemen Featured in Santa Fe New Mexican
Dec 29, 2010
Lady Horsemen bring down Santa Rosa, prepare for Capital
Prep Roundup: Horsemen come up big in Clovis
Prep basketball: Lady Horsemen look to close door on 'close games' in tournament
Merry Christmas from St. Michael's High School
Dec 20, 2010
Dear St. Michael's Family,
As we approach Christmas, the Holy Season of the year, we take some time to count the many blessings that our Lord has bestowed upon us. This year we have special reason to be thankful for our many wonderful supporters--our parents, alumni, and friends who have been so generous to us and committed to advancing the mission of St. Michael's.
The mission of the Christian Brothers, with the help of a very stong lay faculty and staff, opens our doors to all who seek excellence in their lives because our purpose is to provide a superior education. We are well aware of the sacrifices you have made in order for your sons and daughters to attend St. Michael's, and we strive to meet as many of our students' needs as possible, both academic and spiritual. We also want to impress upon them the importance of our traditions. Our alumni will testify to the lasting influence St. Michael's had on their lives and to the many cherished memories that were created here.
On behalf of the SMHS administration and our Lasallian colleagues, we extend our sincere thanks to you and our many friends for your outstanding support this past year. May you and your loved ones receive many blessings from our Lord during this wonderful season and in the coming year.
Yours in Christ,
Sam Govea, PrincipalSt. John Baptist de La Salle, pray for us.
Live Jesus in our hearts, forever.
SMHS Closed Due to Weather
Dec 16, 2010
St. Mike's will be closed on Friday, December 17, due to snow. Merry Christmas!
What does
Dec 13, 2010
UPDATE: We experienced trouble with the survey and will be re-posting it in the new year. Sorry for the inconvenience.
As part of an on-going effort to preserve our traditions while looking toward the future, we want to know your thoughts and feelings about what it means to be a Horseman, and how the school represents that identity graphically. Students created the following brief survey as part of a class project so that we can get as much feedback as possible about this issue from students, parents and alumni.
Parents' Club will host Alumni College Experience Panel
Dec 06, 2010
The December 16 meeting of the St. Mike's Parents' Club will feature a panel of SMHS alumni discussing their experiences in college and what it was like to leave home for the first time. All St. Mike's seniors and their parents are encouraged to attend. The meeting is in the SMHS Library at 6 p.m.
Pledge of Respect Highlighted in Santa Fe New Mexican
Nov 29, 2010
Robert Nott, education reporter for the Santa Fe New Mexican, wrote about St. Mike's Pledge of Respect in his column in today's paper. Read the story here.
Anyone who wants to sign the pledge is encouraged to stop by the front office. It's never too late to take a stand.
Thanksgiving Pies for our Brothers
Nov 25, 2010
The Santa Fe New Mexican ran a sweet story today about a St. Michael's family that takes pies to the Christian Brothers every Thanksgiving.
Happy Thanksigving to all!
St. Mike's Launches Pledge of Respect
Nov 15, 2010 | 8 comments | Leave a comment
Today, St, Michael's High School launched the Pledge of Respect to encourage all students, teachers, staff, adminstrators, parents, alumni, and other community members to treat one another with respect and love, echoing two of the core principles of the Lasallian tradition: Respect for All Persons and Inclusive Community. Luis Valdez, a senior and the student body president, was the organizing force behind the pledge; he was assisted by many teachers as well as Lasallian Student Leaders. All St. Mike's trustees signed the pledge at the most recent meeting of the Board of Trustees.
Pledge of Respect:
I believe in the equality of all humankind and in the equal rights of every individual. I believe it is wrong to be prejudiced or cruel, physically or emotionally, to any person or group of people. I will not intimidate, be cruel, or act superior to others. I will honor and support the equal rights of everyone. I will look deep into myself to see that I uphold this promise in every way. I will work to educate others so that they will not be prejudiced or cruel. I will act to stop prejudice and cruelty every time I am aware that it is happening or is about to happen. I have the courage to take this stand because I am Lasallian.All members of the St. Mike's community, including parents and alumni, are welcome to sign the pledge all this week at lunchtime, 11:30 a.m. - 1:20 p.m. All signers receive a green rubber bracelet stamped with 'Love is Respect' and 'Respect is Equality.' For more information, please comment on this post.
Note: If you live out of state or cannot make it to school to sign the pledge but would like to add your name, please post a comment to the blog with your name, graduation year if applicable, and then copy and paste the phrase 'I understand the responsbility of this pledge and agree to carry it out to the best of my abilty.'
Ms. Janis Chitwood and Luis Valdez at the pledge table.
Luis talks to junior high students about the pledge.
Luis hands a rubber bracelet to a student after he
signed the pledge.
The pledge bracelet: Love is Respect/
Respect is Equality
Contribute Images to the SMHS Yearbook
Nov 04, 2010
Students, parents, and other members of the SMHS community can now contribute images for consideration for use in the St. Michael's yearbook. Just click on the link on the Students and Parents page to visit the Jostens Image Upload site. We look forward to seeing your photographs! If you have any questions, please contact Ms. Patricia Duran Eiker at peiker@cybermesa.com.
ETA: If you are prompted to give a username and password, use the following:
user: 400055205
password: yearbook11
Notes from the New Parent Orientation
Nov 02, 2010
On October 27, the Parents' Club held an orientation for new parents and guardians to answer some basic questions about life at St. Mike's. Discussion ranged from snow-delay policies to what kinds of belts are appropriate for standard dress. If you were unable to attend the orientation, click here to read a summary.
Another topic that was discussed was tuition payment plans. Click here to read explanations of payment plans, late fees, book bill, and more.
Horsemen Win Homecoming Game
Oct 25, 2010
Way to go Horsemen! Read the coverage in the Santa Fe New Mexican.
Take the CLASP Survey (Catholic Lasallian Assessment Process)
Oct 21, 2010
St. Michael's is undergoing the Catholic Lasallian Assessment Process and all parents and alumni are encouraged to complete the appropriate CLASP survey to assist us through the process. Please click on the parent or alumni link below:
College Connection Night
Oct 19, 2010
If you have questions about the college search process, come to our College Connection Night to find the answers: Wednesday, November 3 / 6 - 7:30 p.m. in the Library. This event is open to all St. Michael's students and parents.
- Reuben Reyes of the New Mexico Educational Assistance Foundation will discuss the financial aid process and types of resources available to pay for college, including grants, loans, and scholarships.
- Mr. Enloe and Mr. Sunseri will be available to answer questions about college counseling at St. Mike's.
For more information, call Ms. Sunseri at 983-7353.
Open House for Prospective Students & Families
Oct 19, 2010
If you are considering St. Mike's for the 2011-2012 school year, please join us for our Open House on Tuesday Nov. 9, at 6 p.m. Register or learn more.
Alumni Event: Homecoming Happy Hour
Oct 14, 2010
Alumni from all graduating classes are invited to a Horsemen Homecoming Happy Hour on Friday, Oct. 22, at the Santa Fe Brewing Company. Click here for more info.
Jr. High Girls Basketball Tryouts begin on Saturday
Oct 14, 2010
Jr. High Girls Basketball tryouts begin Saturday, Oct. 16, 10 a.m.-noon for seventh-grade girls and eighth-grade girls not currently participating in a fall sport. Tryouts resume on Monday, Oct. 18, 6 - 8 p.m., for all seventh and eighth-grade girls.
Per school-handbook regulations, physical exams by a doctor must be on file in the school office prior to tryouts. If you have any questions, call Coach Ray Moya at 980-3216 or Coach Ken Baca at 670-4927.
Annual Food Drive Taking Place Now
Oct 08, 2010
The Mayor’s Youth Advisory Board, in coordination with Food Depot, Generation Next and Warehouse 21, is sponsoring the second annual 21-day food drive for youth under 21 years of age. This food drive is unique because it is also a competition between Santa Fe’s high schools (public and private). The school with the highest average of food—determined by dividing the number of students by the total pounds of food—will receive an event at Warehouse 21.
Last year, the community raised 2,863 pounds of food. Although St. Mike’s brought in the most total food out of all the schools, we ultimately came in second place to SER Academy. This year, let’s take the blue prize! We are known for our athletics; let us also be known for out generosity and Lasallian spirit!
This year the Food Depot has found a donor who will donate 10 cents to the Food Depot’s capital campaign for every pound of food we collect, up to $5,000. The food drive is an important event: in New Mexico, among households with children, 74% are food-insecure and 26% are experiencing hunger. We can make a difference!
Collection bins will be located in the St. Mike’s lobby through October 21. Remember, heavier items help the school’s total weight and also tend to be more nutritional. Please refrain from brining in non-perishable items.
As a Lasallian school we emphasize five principles: faith in the presence of God, respect for all persons, quality education, inclusive community, and concern for the poor and social justice. By bringing in food, we are living out these golden principles.
Many thanks,
Caitlin Smith, Vice President of the MYAB, 12th grade
Orientation for New Parents/Guardians of St. Mike's Students
Oct 07, 2010
The Parents' Club will hold an informal orientation for new parents/guadians of St. Mike's students at its October meeting. Learn more.
KAIROS Retreat Information and Sign-Up Form for Download
Oct 05, 2010
The following letter was sent to parents yesterday. To download and print the sign-up form, click here.
Dear Parents/Guardians of Juniors and Seniors,
In today’s world, with so many societal pressures, it is often difficult to keep God’s presence front and center in our lives. At St. Michael’s, we hope to offer a KAIROS retreat so that students may have the opportunity to strengthen their personal relationship with God. One of the unique characteristics of a KAIROS retreat is that it is mainly student-led. Sixteen students and seven faculty members, including myself, have had the opportunity to attend a KAIROS retreat at Mullen High School, a Lasallian school located in Denver, CO, and we all believe that the KAIROS retreat program will greatly benefit our students. We are working hard to bring this program to St. Michael’s High School starting this year, but in order to make this happen, we need at least 30 junior or senior boys and 30 girls (30 for each retreat) who are willing to take advantage of this amazing experience. Based on student-interest alone, there is the potential for four retreats total (two for boys and two for girls).
The Kairos retreat team is extending an invitation to all juniors and seniors to participate in St. Michael’s KAIROS retreat. The following is an excerpt from Mullen’s invitation letter from Mr. Joseph Schuhardt, the Pastoral Director at Mullen High School, which will further explain the KAIROS retreat:
KAIROS means “the Lord's time.” Your son/daughter is at a very special point in his/her life. This retreat will be a wonderful opportunity for your son/daughter to grow in self-awareness, as well as deepen her relationships with God, with you, his/her family, and with his/her fellow students. KAIROS is a wonderful and powerful program, and I greatly appreciate your cooperation and support in allowing your son/daughter to participate in KAIROS.
I wanted to take the opportunity to introduce you to the Kairos Program. Kairos is a retreat program that was started in the 1970’s by the Jesuits. Since its conception, the Kairos program has evolved and spread to countless schools throughout the world.
What makes Kairos such a popular and powerful experience? Kairos takes the participant and helps him/her examine the most fundamental values of adolescent relationships: his/her place in relation to his/her parents, his/her friends, himself/herself and God. Kairos will challenge your son/daughter to see God in all these and to put his/her faith into action. Above all, Kairos challenges your son/daughter to embrace his/her role as a “faith-filled leader.”
The actual cost of the retreat is $350/participant, but the KAIROS retreat team is working hard to defer that cost, so we are asking each participant to pay $225 for the 3 ½ day retreat. I am asking you to discuss this opportunity with your son/daughter and if the Lord leads you, then to indicate below your interest in helping to make the KAIROS experience a reality at St. Michael’s. Please return the bottom of this letter to the front office by Wednesday, October 6, 2010.
I will distribute registration forms for the first boys’ retreat by the end of this week and other registration forms closer to the retreat date. We don’t want cost to prohibit any student from attending, so please contact me so we can make some kind of arrangement. If you have any questions, call me at (505) 983-7353 ext. 142 or my cell at 660-3104. Thank you for considering this invitation.
Sincerely,Diahann Larson, Director of Lasallian Ministry and the Kairos Retreat team
San Miguel Fiesta Raffle Winners Announced
Oct 05, 2010
Seventeen people were lucky enough to win big cash prizes in the San Miguel Fiestas Raffle. Thank you to everyone who sold and/or purchased tickets.
$5,000-winners
Steve Martinez (sold by Attyat Mayans)
Lousi Attencio (sold by Franchesca Attencio)
Shirley Spencer (sold by Erik Koeing)$2,000-winners
Dida Sisneros (Aryanna Lopez)$1,000-winners
Paul Dunn (sold by Nicole Dunn)
Aurelia Pacheco (sold by Cruz Muniz)
Dan Jaramillo (sold by Kenneth Jaramillo)
Pat Hodapp (sold by Alex Saiz)
Chris Vigil (sold by Deigo Montoya)
Natasha Barth (sold by Lang Barth)
Kristine Slater-Huff (sold by Arletta Mata)
Phil Lahorgoue (sold by Ben Robert Zamora)
Sean Dipalma (sold by Erich Schandelwain)
H.E. Burns (sold by Brendan Mahan)
James Sexton (sold by Kayla Rael)
Jill Schamberger (sold by Laura Wissmann)
Martin Romero (sold by Monique Romero)
News from the Counselors
Oct 04, 2010
7th and 8th Grade Counselor: Mrs. Chacon has met will all of the new seventh and eighth graders to learn their names and get to know them. She went to the seventh and eighth grade religion classes to talk with the students about bullying, their behavior, and hygiene. Mrs. Chacon encouraged students to think about their character and how they would like others to think about what kind of people they are and how they would like to be treated. On October 13, SMHS Standardized Testing Day, seventh graders will take the ITBS and eighth graders will take the EXPLORE, which is a program designed to help eighth and ninth graders explore a broad range of options for their future. Students taking EXPLORE have received student guides. EXPLORE prepares students for their high school coursework, as well as for their post-high school choices.
9th and 10th Grade Counselor: Mr. Enloe is meeting with all of the sophomores this week in their World History classes to talk with them about college and career choices. The sophomores will take the PLAN on October 13. As a pre-ACT test, PLAN is a powerful predictor of success on the ACT. At the same time, PLAN focuses on both career preparation and improving academic achievement. Students taking the PLAN have received student guides. Mr. Enloe will meet with all of the ninth graders and their parents to go over their high school course plans. Ninth grade students will take EXPLORE on October 13.
11th and 12th Grade Counselor: Ms. Sunseri has met with all of the juniors and seniors. At the seniors meetings, Ms. Sunseri talked with students about what they need to do to accomplish the goals and plans they have for after they graduate from SMHS. At the junior meetings, Ms. Sunseri discussed the importance of the junior year and what eleventh graders should do this year in preparation for senior year. Juniors will take the PSAT on October 13. They all received the PSAT Official Student Guide containing a full length practice test and answers. The PSAT (Preliminary SAT) is a standardized test that provides firsthand practice for the SAT and gives students access to college and career planning tools.
This Friday, October 8: College representatives from several colleges will be in the Tipton from 1:30– 2:30 p.m. to provide information and answer questions. Parents are welcome to attend. Several college representatives will be in our library during the senior high lunch October 11–12. Check the College Rep Visits page of the SMHS website for a complete list of college representative visits.
October 12 is College Night at Santa Fe Community College Representatives from over 80 colleges across the country will be available to answer questions and provide information from 6–8 p.m.
Cross Country and Soccer News
Sep 26, 2010
Cross country: Norskog helps guide Lady Horsemen to perfect score at invite
Cross country: Gonzales helps pace Horsemen to second at Capital City
Prep roundup: Close loss gives Horsemen confidence boost for state
Horsemen Trounce Demons in Last Night's Game
Sep 25, 2010
Way to go, Horsemen! The Horsemen beat the Santa Fe High Demons 70-28 in last night's game. Read all about it in the Santa Fe New Mexican.
In Memory: Jose O. Ortiz ('33)
Sep 24, 2010
Jose O. Ortiz (’33) passed away on September 18, 2010, surrounded by his loving family.
Jose was born on August 24, 1915, in Santa Fe, to Frank Ortiz Jr. and Refugito Ortega Ortiz. He graduated from St. Michael’s High School in 1933 and later attended St. Michael’s College. He was very active in sports while at SMHS and held the half-mile record which remained unbroken until the 1950s. He played semi-pro baseball for about 20 years and basketball for 15 years after his graduation. He served the U.S. Navy in the South Pacific during WWII. He later worked for the U.S. Postal Service and then as a cement finisher with Allen Stamm and Stanke/Brown. He was on the crew that built the Paolo Soleri amphitheater on the grounds of the Santa Fe Indian School. He was an active parishioner of St. Anne’s Catholic Church where he was an usher for about 20 years and a member of the Nocturnal Adoration Society. He loved to sing and was a member of parish choir in the late 1940s. In his younger years, he enjoyed camping, hunting and fishing. After his retirement, he enjoyed going to horse races and casinos. He married the love of his life, Maria Isabel Lacassagne, on October 11, 1937. They had eight children.
Jose is survived by his wife, Isabel (Belle); daughters Marcella Gonzales (Rudy), Ann Rita Rosacker (Buddy), Linda Serna (Don); sons David Ortiz (Cecilia), Carlos Ortiz, Tomas Ortiz (Nancy); and daughter-in-law Jovanna Ortiz; as well as 29 grandchildren, 47 great-grandchildren, five great-great-grandchildren; sisters Melinda Saiz, Lucy Trujillo, Bernadette Sena; brother Alfonso Ortiz; and sisters-in-law Frances Ortiz, Connie Lacassagne and Viola Manzanares (Horace). He was preceded in death by an infant son, Carlos, and son Richard (Chick) Ortiz.
Alumni from Early 1950s Reunite for Breakfast
Sep 15, 2010
Alumni from 1950-54 met for breakfast today at the Flying Tortilla on Cerrillos Rd. In attedance were Lorenzo Garcia ('54), Mariano Chavez ('53), Eddie 'Peabody' Ortiz ('53), Nash Garcia ('53), Rick Gutierrez ('54), Dick Ortiz ('50), George Bowker ('54), Adrian Hermino Bustamante ('53), Richard Madrid ('53), Gerald Maestas ('53), and Lorenzo J. 'Guti' Gutierrez ('54), as well as their Santa Fe High pal Larry Anaya ('53).
Pick-Up and Drop-Off Safety
Sep 10, 2010
For the safety of our students, teachers, staff and visitors, please remember to use caution when dropping off and picking up your children from school. Please remember that the right lane of the parking lot is used for pick-up and drop-off and the left lane is used for thru-traffic. Your willingness to follow the left-lane/right-lane rule reduces the possiblity for fender benders and other kinds of accidents in our parking lot.
Sell Fiesta Raffle Tickets THIS WEEKEND
Sep 09, 2010
Time is running out to sell your Fiesta de San Miguel raffle tickets. This weekend is the last Parents' Club-sponsored ticket-selling venue, at the Cathedral downtown. This was a very successful venue last weekend--thank you to everyone who participated. If you still need to sell your raffle tickets and would like to join us at the Cathedral this weekend, call Sylvia at 989-7729.
The last day to turn in your tickets is September 15. Please turn in your money to the school office. Thank you to everyone who had already turned in their money.
Ivy League Admissions Reps will visit Albuquerque
Sep 09, 2010
Representatives from Duke, Georgetown, Harvard, Penn and Stanford will be at the Albuquerque Marriott Pyramid North at 7 p.m. on Thursday, Sept. 23, for student/parent information sessions. The Marriot Pyramid North is located at 5151 San Francisco Rd. NE.
Alumni Golf Tournament Registration Deadline is Coming Up
Sep 07, 2010
The St. Mike's and Loretto Academy Alumni Association will hold its annual golf tournament on Monday, September 27. The registration deadline is September 20. All proceeds benefit the Alumni Tuition Assistance Program. Click here for more information.
SMHS Cafeteria Menu for September
Sep 02, 2010
The SMHS Cafeteria menu for September is now downloadable as a PDF. Remember, the cafeteria menu is posted each month on the Students & Parents page of this website.
Lady Horsemen Triumph over Lady Jaguars
Sep 02, 2010
Great story in the Santa Fe New Mexican today on St. Mike's volleyball win over Capital! Read more.
SMHS Student Wins Scholarship to SFUAD
Aug 30, 2010
St. Mike's alumna Shelbie Loomis ('10) has received the Governor's Scholarship to attend the Santa Fe University of Art and Design. The Governor's Scholarship is a four-year scholarship that covers 100% of tuition and fees. Congratulations, Shelbie!
Student-Parent Handbooks now online--sign your partnership statement!
Aug 26, 2010 | 0 comments | Leave a comment
Student-Parent Handbooks can now be downloaded as a PDF and printed or read on-line. All students and parents are required to sign the handbook partnership statement and turn it in to the front office by August 30, 2010.
Teen Court: Teen Attorney Training
Aug 20, 2010 | 0 comments | Leave a comment
Teens in 9th through 12th grades are invited to attend 2010 teen attorney training, sponsored by Teen Court of Santa Fe, on Wednesday, Sept. 22, 4:15 - 8:15 p.m., at the District Court at 100 Catron St., across the street from the Santa Fe Convention Center.
The training, led by Santa Fe attorneys, will educate students about Teen Court, how it works, and how to become a teen attorney. Working at Teen Court is an excellent way to learn about the court process, grow public speaking skills, serve community service hours, fulfill elective credit, or enhance a college application.
For more information, call Alice Sealey at 995-9555 or visit www.santafecounty.org/teencourt.
Cafeteria Prices Announced
Aug 18, 2010
Cafeteria prices for the 2010 - 2011 academic year have been set. Click here to download the PDF.
Uniform Sale Dates Announced
Jul 30, 2010
The Parents' Club will hold uniform sales on:
- Saturday, August 7 / 9 a.m. - 1 p.m.
- Monday, August 9 - Friday, August 13 / 5:30 - 7 p.m.
- Saturday, August 14 / 9 a.m. - 1 p.m.
- Saturday, August 21 / 9 a.m. - 1 p.m.
For more information call Gayle at 474-4926 or Melissa at 577-5922.
Summer Reading Lists and Book Ordering Info Now Online
Jun 24, 2010
The Summer Reading Lists are now available. Books can be ordered through St. Mike's until July 1. Happy reading!
Banquet of Champions!
Jun 08, 2010 | 0 comments | Leave a comment
The St. Michael's High School and Loretto Academy Alumni Association hosted the 2009--10 Banquet of Champions on June 2. The banquet honored the excellent St. Mike's athletes who brought home state championship titles: Girls Soccer, coached by Ed Velie; Wrestling, coached by Pat Aranda and Joaquin Garcia; Drill, coached by Lydia Sanchez; and Boys Golf, coached by Lee Sanchez, as well as many individual champions.
