News Archive 2008

Congratulations to Senior Sophie Sequeira who was named to the All Mercury News Women's Field Hockey Team. "Sequeira led a balanced Monarchs offense with eight goals this year and is drawing interest from UC-Davis. 'Sophie already has the body of a collegiate athlete,' Mitty Coach Justina Williams said. 'She is extremely strong, powerful and fast and can keep a dribble going for 50 yards. She hits the ball so hard, she will be a top hitter at the college level.'"

Congratulations to Senior Morgan O'Neill who was named to the MaxPreps Volleyball All-American Team. "O’Neill sacrificed the glory of playing outside hitter this season by moving to libero. Her defensive play all season long, and in the state finals, helped the Monarchs win their seventh state championship and finish the year 42-1 with a No. 2 national ranking by MaxPreps. O’Neill led the team with 274 digs on the season including 20 in the championship game. O’Neill will play at Virginia Tech next season."

The 2008 New Year's Classic Basketball tournament is here. Take a break from the Christmas festivities and take in some fantastic women's basketball right here in San Jose. On December 27, 29 and 30, teams will be featured from the greater Bay Area including Oakland Tech, Davis Senior and El Dorado Hills. Come support Archbishop Mitty High School Women's Basketball. Daily game times 1:00, 3:00, 5:00 and 7:00. (2008 Bracket pdf file)

Congratulations to Mrs. Caroline Cable, Mrs. Peggy Lemak, and all of the talented artists at Archbishop Mitty High School who worked on this year's Christmas in the Park tree display. Archbishop Mitty High School was awarded $300 and 2nd place in this year's High School Art and Design Students tree decorating competition. "Santa Fishin'" will remain on display at Christmas in the Park throughout the holiday season.

ESPN ranks Monarch's Women's Volleyball #1 in the nation.
Congratulations to the Women's Varsity Volleyball team who was ranked by ESPN RISE as the top team in the nation. Full Story

Join AMHS at Christmas in the Park
On Friday, December 12th from 6:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. Kind of Blue, the Jazz Band, and Exodus will be performing at Christmas in the Park. Grab a warm drink, your favorite scarf and join us for some holiday music. While you are there don't forget to check out the AMHS Christmas tree across from the Fairmont Hotel. Happy Holidays!

Congratulations to the Women's Varsity Volleyball Team who captured the Division II State Championship title by defeating Redlands East Valley. Full Story

Congratulations to Seniors Ashley Conner and Ian Davis who were honored by the Santa Clara Optimist Club at their annual Youth Appreciation Awards evening. Ian and Ashley were selected as AMHS’ recipients of this honor for their overall contribution and service to our school and the wider community.

Congratulations to Senior Alexis Costanza who was recently recognized by the Santa Clara Elks Organization as a student of the month. Alexis was honored at a dinner hosted by the Elks for her overall contribution to the Archbishop Mitty community.

Congratulations to Senior Cerena Chen. Each year, the National Association of Secondary School Principals and Herff Jones, Inc. co-sponsor the Principal’s Leadership Award Scholarship Program. Participating high school principals from across the country are allowed to nominate one senior to compete in this national scholarship program. Cerena has been selected as AMHS’ 2008 – 2009 nominee. Scholarships are awarded on the basis of excellent academic achievement, demonstrated leadership skills, and outstanding contributions to community service, all areas that describe Cerena well.

Congratulations to Senior Arun Gomatam who will represent Archbishop Mitty in the annual Comcast Leaders and Achievers Scholarship Program. This program recognizes high school seniors for their commitment to community service, academics, and demonstrated leadership. Arun has been actively involved in numerous activities and athletics at Archbishop Mitty, has an outstanding academic record, and has participated in our immersion program.

Alumnus Receives Purple Heart
Congratulations to alumnus Kyle Hansen who returned home from active duty in Afghanistan after 8 months in the field. Kyle will be awarded the Purple Heart when he returns to his base in San Diego. According to television station, KION 46, Kyle "was involved in two separate roadside bombs. He recovered from his injuries but explains fellow Marines, even close friends did not. Their battalion of 1,500 soldiers experienced more casualties then any other unit in the Corps this year." Welcome home, Kyle.

Congratulations to the Women's Varsity Volleyball team who captured the NorCal championship title on Tuesday night defeating Mountain View High School in three matches. The team moves on to the state championship game this Saturday at 5:00 p.m. at UC Irvine. Go Monarchs! Full Story

KGO Newstalk Radio on Monarch Women's Volleyball Team's #1 in the nation ranking. [Audio Link]

Congratulations to seniors Nicholas Matulich and John Bujalski, and alumnus Jacob Stock ('08) who have all achieved the rank of Eagle Scout this year

Congratulations to the Women’s Varsity Tennis Team who captured their second consecutive NorCal Championship Title by defeating Saratoga High School 5-2.

Congratulations to Senior Tayler Davis who was selected for the 2nd consecutive time as a Tennis High School All American. The selection is based on an above average academic and citizenship record, performance on the high school team, and her individual ranking in the USTA. Only the top 40 boys and girls in the United States are selected annually.

Congratulations to the Women’s Varsity Volleyball Team who captured the CCS Division II Championship again this year by defeating Mountain View High School. They continue on to the NorCal playoffs, which begin this Tuesday as they take on Foothill High School in the Fien Gymnasium on campus at 7:00 p.m. Go Monarchs!

CCS Women’s Volleyball Playoffs
The Women's Volleyball team, ranked #1 in the nation, takes on Mt. View High School Saturday afternoon for the CCS title. The match will be at Independence High School this Saturday at 4:30 p.m.

Archbishop Mitty Juniors Join the Diocesan Youth Council
Archbishop Mitty juniors Carmen Herrera, Brittany Olival, and Kelly Wong, have been selected to serve on the Diocesan Youth Council for the Diocese of San Jose. The Council serves as an advisory board to the Bishop on youth issues and concerns and meets monthly. Each member has made a commitment to attend meetings, serve as a liaison to several parishes, and stay informed on youth issues and concerns regarding pressures to succeed in school and life.

Congratulations to the Varsity Women’s Tennis Team which captured the CCS title on Wednesday afternoon. The team is off to defend their NorCal title this weekend.

Congratulations to Senior Meera Ramakrishnan who was recently named a semi-finalist in the prestigious Coca-Cola Scholars Program. Meera is competing for up to $20,000 in scholarship money for college. Best of luck to Meera!

Congratulations to Seniors Morgan O’Neill and Taylor Smith who were recently named to the AVCA 2008-09 UnderArmour All-American High School Volleyball Team

CCS Playoffs This Week
Women's Tennis - Wednesday at the Los Gatos Courtside Tennis Club at 2 p.m.
Women’s Volleyball – Wednesday v. Palo Alto at Valley Christian at 7:30 p.m.

Comedy Returns to the Kinkade Theater
The Lucky 13 return to the stage this Thursday, November 20 at 7:30 p.m. Come laugh the night away as the Lucky 13 take aim at our last election as well as other hilarious hot topics. General Admission is $5.

Counseling and Guidance Junior Parent Night
Tuesday, November 18 from 6:30 p.m.-8:00 p.m. the Counseling and Guidance department is hosting Junior Parent Night. Parents should meet in the Thomas Kinkade Center for the Arts for a 20 minute general college information presentation followed by breakout sessions with each counselor. Mr. Korbel will be in the Monarch Room, Mrs. Zuffi in the Library, Mr. Lysaght in the Aymar Events Center, and Mrs. Falcone in the Thomas Kinkade Center for the Arts.

Now Showing: Archbishop Mitty Online Student Art Gallery
The Visual Arts Department is excited to announce the opening of the AMHS Gallery online, featuring current works from a variety of Archbishop Mitty students. This site will always be available on the student page.

Immersion Night 2008
Want to participate in an Immersion trip this year? Immersion Night is a perfect opportunity to learn about the many opportunities Archbishop Mitty offers and to begin the process of getting signed up. Come to the chapel this Wednesday, November 12th at 6:00 p.m. to hear about trips to places like Appalachia, New Orleans, a Navajo reservation, Mexico, Los Angeles, San Francisco, even our own hometown of San Jose. On-line Applications on the Archbishop Mitty website will become available that night. Don't miss this chance to help make a difference in the world while learning about cultures and important social issues. Ethics, Culture and Justice classes will be discussed that evening but applications for the classes will not be available until the second semester.

Congratulations to the Archbishop Mitty Jazz Band, Exodus, and the members of the Lucky 13 and the Royals who helped to make this year’s Black and Gold Gala a huge success. The student performers under the direction of Principal Tim Brosnan, Director of Performing Arts Mr. Mason Kimont, Assistant Director of Performing Arts Mr. Doug Santana and Choreographer Mrs. Whitney Janssen provided a high energy revue of “Music from the Movies” as an opening act to featured entertainer, comedian Bill Engvall. A special thanks to the Jazz Choir and to alumnae Natalie Thomas ‘05 and Lauren Bevilacqua ‘05 who provided entertainment during the cocktail hour and special guest performer Chelsea Stock ’03 who shared a song from the Broadway musical The Little Mermaid, where Chelsea is currently the understudy for the title role of Ariel.

Congratulations to Junior Classye James who has verbally committed to continue her academic career at Oregon State University on a basketball scholarship.

Congratulations to the Women's Varsity Volleyball Team who was just ranked #1 in the ESPN RISE FAB 50 National Rankings. Full Story

Tough Act to Follow: SJMN Columnist Sal Pizzaro touts Black and Gold: "You've got to have sympathy for blue-collar comic and actor Bill Engvall, who will be the headliner Archbishop Mitty High School's Black and Gold gala Saturday in San Jose. He's going to have to hit it out of the park to keep from being overshadowed by the always-talented student performers and musicians (plus the faculty and alumni taking part) who usually blow the roof off in the opening act." For more information or to reserve tickets, call (408) 342-4224. Click here for more information.

Senior Emily Amaral shares her love of music and her Portugese heritage. [San Jose Mercury News Story]

Congratulations to Senior Stephanie Wei who was named for the second consecutive year to USA Swimming's Scholastic All-American team.

Congratulations to Laurence Delisle and Stephanie Wei who have committed to continue their academic and athletic careers on the collegiate level. Laurence will attend UCLA and Stephanie will attend Rice University. Both young women are members of the Women’s Varsity Swimming Program.

Congratulations to Junior Rachel Williams who was named Player of the Week by the San Jose Mercury News. According to their article, “Williams was named most valuable player at the prestigious Santa Barbara Tournament of Champions on Saturday after leading the Monarchs to the title with a 25-19, 26-24, 20-25, 25-15 victory over Mira Costa. ‘At a tournament which featured six of the top 100 teams in the country and some amazing athletes, Rachel demonstrated why she is considered one of the top junior players in the nation,’ Mitty Coach Bret Almazan-Cezar said. ‘She's always been an offensive threat, and this year she has developed the back-row skills to become a six-rotation player.’ In four matches, Williams had a .438 hitting percentage with 70 kills, 37 digs, six blocks and four aces. For the season, Williams leads the team with 362 kills in 658 attempts. She is second with 149 digs for the 32-1 Monarchs.”

Congratulations to the Women’s Varsity Volleyball Team who beat Mira Costa of Manhattan Beach to win the prestigious Santa Barbara Tournament of Champions this weekend. Junior Rachel Williams was selected as the Tournament MVP. [Full News Story]

Catch Friday Night Lights Here at AMHS this Weekend.
Night football returns to campus this Friday as the Monarchs host Bellarmine for their annual on campus night football game. JV kicks off at 4:00 p.m. and Varsity kicks off at 7:00 p.m. on Father Jack Russi Field. Evanoff Food Services will offer a barbeque meal for $6 per person, so come for dinner and the game under the lights this Friday, October 31st.

Congratulations to senior Ben Paulides who was chosen by the National Hockey League as a "Player to Watch" for this year's entry draft. Ben was one of only two players chosen for his division. There has never been a northern Calif hockey player chosen in the NHL draft.

Congratulations to sophomore Kristina Little who was appointed as a new 2008-09 Santa Clara Youth Commissioner for the Santa Clara City Council.

2008-2009 Season Tickets (pdf) for Archbishop Mitty performances are now available.

Congratulations to Senior Brittney Karim for her participation this past summer in Stanford University’s highly selective High School Summer College, an intensive 8-week academic program that brings together top high school students and scholars from around the world.

Senior Jesus Murguia, Juniors Ernesto Arriaga and Diana Avina and Sophomore Diana Davila served as mentors for the inaugural year of the Romero Leadership Institute. This new summer program for high achieving Latino 8th graders was held on campus and gave students an opportunity to experience cultural activities and learn more about Archbishop Mitty. Diana, Ernesto, Jesus, and Diana showed great leadership and dedication at this very important program.

Seniors Daniela Caputo-Noreiga, Camille Guenard, David Hernandez, Julie Kelleher, Katarina Muller, Veronica Van Valkenburg, and Marlena Vasquez were recently selected by The College Board recently as scholars in the 2008-2009 National Hispanic Recognition Program. Only 4500 students from a pool of 150,000 students nationwide are being recognized for their high achievement on the PSAT last year combined with their high grade point average.

Seniors Cerena Chen, Elizabeth Eilbert, Arun Gomatam, Kedar Iyer, Likhita Kommidi, Justin Nguyen, Meera Ramakrishnan, Nicholas Tran, and Marlena Vasquez were recently named Semifinalists in the 2009 National Merit Scholarship Program. Each year, approximately 1.4 million students across the country take the PSAT National Merit Qualifying test. Only 16,000 top-scoring students qualify as Semifinalists and advance in a rigorous academic competition for scholarships to be awarded later this year.

Congratulations to Junior Stephen Jahncke who won the prestigious NCGA Junior Tour Golf Championship in Sacramento. Stephen was also selected to the All-WCAL Golf Squad this past spring.

Class of 2009 College Commitments
The following seniors have received athletic scholarships and have committed to play at the collegiate level:
Taylor Davis: Tennis scholarship, UC Berkeley.
Trevor Hildenberger: Baseball scholarship, UC Berkeley
Mitch Haniger: Baseball scholarship, Cal Poly-SLO
Morgan O’Neill: Volleyball scholarship, Virginia Tech
Taylor Smith: Volleyball scholarship, UC Irvine

Congratulations to Senior Kristina Graven who was named State Player of the Week by CalHiSports.com. [Full Story]

Archbishop Mitty Food Drive Begins
The annual Hunger Awareness Campaign and Food Drive kicks off on October 1st. Students and families are encouraged to bring in non-perishable food items. All donated items benefit Second Harvest Food Bank, which supplies food to over 160,000 individuals each month, about one-half of whom are children

Congratulations to senior Kim Niedermaier who shot a hole in one on the 5th hole at Los Lagos Golf Course during a practice round for the Archbishop Mitty Women’s Varsity Golf Team.

Spirit Week is Here!
In the wake of an emotional week on campus, the tradition of Spirit Week will continue at Archbishop Mitty with the Homecoming Dance on Saturday night, October 11th. The days following will fill our campus with laughter, excitement, and class competition as we pay tribute to the decades. Representing the 60’s, 70’s, 80’s and 90’s, students and faculty will embrace the school spirit that separates Archbishop Mitty from the rest. The week’s events can be found in the Highlights of the Week box on this page.

College Faire
AMHS is hosting a college faire for all junior and senior parents on October 15, 2008 from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. in the MacClean Gym. This will be a chance to meet with various colleges. Parents who have student-athletes will want to be part of the College Athletic Information Night for Juniors and Seniors as explained in the next news story.

College Athletic Information Night for Juniors and Seniors
AMHS is hosting an athletic information night on Wednesday, October 15, 2008 for all parents of student-athletes considering intercollegiate athletics. As part of the larger junior/senior college fair that night, parents will be able to choose from two similar sessions offered at 6:00-6:45pm or 7:00-7:45pm in the Aymar Events Center. Parents of athletes from all-sports are invited. If you would like to attend, please RSVP by email or phone with Mrs. Nina Duquette, in the Counseling Office at (408) 342-4217. Please indicate which session you will be attending.

Schedule Changes for the Weeks of October 6th and 13th. Please note the early release time (12:00 p.m.) on Friday, October 10th. Revised schedule (pdf)

To the Archbishop Mitty family,

Unfortunately, I am writing to you to pass on the sad news that we all had been hoping beyond hope would never come to pass. Our beloved Katie Reich has lost her courageous and graceful battle with cancer. I know you all share in the grief that this tragedy evokes. Katie was so loved by all her colleagues, her students, her family and friends; indeed, she was the kind of person who was loved by everyone whom she encountered. We will miss her terribly.

Because of this event and the deep impact it will have on everyone in the Archbishop Mitty community, we will alter our regular schedule this coming Monday to allow for a brief, all-school assembly for the school community to gather together in prayer and mutual support.. Please plan on going to homeroom first thing. Our Counseling Department. and our Campus Ministry Department will also be providing support for students.

As you all know, this was supposed to be our Spirit Week, but with Ms. Reich’s passing, we have decided to postpone many of our Spirit Week events until next week. Our homecoming game and dance will remain on October 10th and 11th respectively, and the daily Spirit Week activities will be moved to next week. An updated calendar of events will be given to students and posted on the website later this week.

Please keep Katie's family and all who are grieving this terrible loss in your thoughts and prayers.

In Christ’s Peace,

Tim Brosnan
Principal

Congratulations to the Women’s Varsity Volleyball Team who captured the championship title at this year’s Archbishop Mitty Invitational Volleyball Tournament by defeating Santa Barbara High School in four sets. [Mercury News Full Story]

Java and Jazz Friday, October 3rd.
Come out and enjoy some coffee, dessert, and great jazz on Friday night, October 3, as the jazz band and jazz choir perform at their annual Java and Jazz concert. The evening begins at 7:30 and admission is $5.

The Archbishop Mitty High School 12th Annual Invitational Tournament
The Archbishop Mitty High School 12th Annual Invitational Tournament is finally here. Come see national level competition this Friday and Saturday when 16 teams compete to be named 2008 champions. Powerhouse Southern California teams Marymount, Harvard Westlake and Santa Barbara come back to compete against new tournament attendees: Leon of Tallahassee, Florida, Cathedral Catholic of San Diego and Thousand Oaks High School. Some local returning teams consist of Los Gatos, Presentation and Sacred Heart Cathedral. Come and enjoy the best of what high school volleyball has to offer. 2008 Bracket (pdf)

Mercury News Article: Mitty hopes new look produces similar result [Full Story]

Congratulations to Senior Tayler Davis who was named San Jose Mercury News player of the week. Tayler will be featured on CAL HI Sports on Sunday September 21 at 7 p.m., TV20 (cable13) as part of their Spirit of Achievement Award. [Full Story]

Congratulations to Senior Mitch Haniger who was named by BaseballAmerica.com as a four star Baseball America Grade player as a result of his performance at this year’s Area Code Games in Long Beach. According to the site, “Haniger showed plus-power potential at the plate and a strong arm in the outfield. He made solid contact in two of his at-bats on Tuesday, driving one ball off the very top of the left field wall for a triple. Haniger is listed at 6-feet-2, 180 pounds and showed off a powerful throwing arm from right field.” Mitch has verbally committed to attend Cal Poly San Luis Obispo in the fall.

Mass of the Holy Spirit is Wednesday, September 17th.
This special celebration of the Eucharist is held at the beginning of each school year, providing an opportunity for our school community to come together in prayer and call upon the graces of the Holy Spirit to be with us as we begin this new year.

Congratulations to the Women’s Varsity Tennis Team which won the Division I title at the California High School Tennis Classic held over the weekend in Fresno and Clovis. The Fresno Bee reported that “A total of 96 schools participated in what its organizers believe is the largest high school team tennis event in the U.S. [Archbishop] Mitty defeated Corona del Mar of Southern California 4-3 in the championship match.”

Mother Daughter Communion Brunch
AMPA will host the thirteenth annual Mother-Daughter Communion Brunch on Sunday, September 21st at 10:00 a.m. in the Brother Fien Gymnasium. Reservations will be accepted through September 15th. You are also welcome to invite grandmothers, godmothers and other special women in your life. The cost for this event is $20 per person. If you have an questions please contact Mary Ann Prescott at 408-342-4208.

Congratulations to the Women’s Varsity Volleyball Team which was ranked number 3 in the ESPN RISE FAB 50.

Congratulations to Junior Rachel Williams who was named Athlete of the Week by the San Francisco Chronicle. Rachel was also recently interviewed by ESPN RISE online publication. [Full Story]

Congratulations to Senior Katie Helland, who was recently acknowledged in her local newspaper, The Gilroy Dispatch. Columnist Mark Derry commented on Katie’s recent internship with the paper, “There are some young people destined to do special things, and my money's on Katie Helland, and I'm thrilled she's so positively passionate about journalism …”

Back to School Night is Tuesday, September 9th.
Please plan to attend this important evening, which allows you to meet your children’s teachers and hear about the curriculum they will be studying this year. Our evening begins in Fien Gymnasium at 6:30 p.m. Parents arriving after 6:50 p.m. should proceed to the school foyer for instructions.

Congratulations to Seniors Taylor Smith and Morgan O'Neill . Both have committed to play collegiate volleyball – Taylor at UC Irvine and Morgan at Virginia Tech.

Congratulations to Mitch Haniger'09 and Trevor Hildenberger'09 who have made commitments to play baseball in college. Mitch has committed to play at Cal Poly San Luis Obispo and Trevor has committed to play at Cal.

Congrats! Congratulations to Religious Studies teacher Nancy Lavorato who was honored on August 22nd by the Italian American Heritage Association as Educator of the Year.

Congratulations to junior Ryan Rankin, who will be playing in the Wal-Mart First Tee Open this Friday through Sunday at Pebble Beach. The First Tee Open is a unique tournament where 78 Champions Tour professionals are paired with 78 junior golfers. Ryan was selected to play in the qualifying rounds in Kansas City this summer, where he made the cut. The tournament will be televised all three days by The Golf Channel..

2008 Magazine Drive Roars On!
The 2008 Magazine Drive is underway to provide funds for Archbishop Mitty students and their activities. As the only student fundraiser of the year, this is a great opportunity to order or renew your favorite magazines while helping students in their activities. Click here for further details.

Please Take Note!
The calendar included in this year's Buzz Book was incorrect. A corrected version of the calendar can be downloaded here. Please replace the calendar in your Buzz Book with this updated mini calendar. Sorry for any inconvenience this may have caused.

2008-2009 Retreat Sign-ups
Online retreat sign-ups will begin on August 4th, 2008 at 10:30 a.m. Go to the Campus Ministry Retreat section of the Mitty website to sign up. Registrations are on a first come, first served basis and spots are limited. Don't miss out on this powerful opportunity

Justice Athletic Complex Dedication
Join the Archbishop Mitty community in celebrating the dedication of our new athletic training facility, the Justice Athletic Complex, on Friday, August 22nd at 5:00 p.m. The ceremony will be followed by an open house in the new facility. All members of the Archbishop Mitty community are welcome.

Congratulations to Archbishop Mitty Parent Catherine Lee on the growing success of Discovery Girls Magazine. Catherine Lee, far left, founder of "Discovery Girls," works with, from left, Lyn Mehe'ula (2007 Archbishop Mitty alumna), 19, of San Jose, Gloria Jeong, 23, of Fremont and Bridget McAnany (current Archbishop Mitty junior), 16, of San Jose on an upcoming issue of the magazine. Lee produced the first issue of the magazine out of her Campbell home in 2000. Mrs. Lee has provided internship opportunities in the field of journalism for Archbishop Mitty students for the last three summers. (Photo courtesy of Catherine Lee) Read the full story.

Summer Newsletter
Click here for more information.

Archbishop Mitty Names CIF Division II State School of the Year
“With the girls leading the way, Mitty also was a finalist in the CIF Div. II state playoffs in boys basketball. The baseball team reached the section finals as well. This is the fourth straight CIF Division II state school of the year honor for the Monarchs, who also won top honors when they were considered Division III for 2002-03, 2000-01 and 1997-98.” (calhisports.com)

Archbishop Mitty Named State School of the Year for Women’s Athletics
“It's the second straight girls honor for the Monarchs. They've also been the state's best overall in girls sports for 2004-05, 2000-01, 1998-99, 1997-98 and 1994-95. Mitty repeated as CIF Div. II state champs with a series of upsets after a rare loss in the Central Coast Section final. The Monarchs also were runner-up in the CIF Div. II state playoffs in volleyball, losing only to Mira Costa of Manhattan Beach. They won the CIF NorCal title in girls tennis (no divisions) and wrapped up the school year with a fourth straight CCS crown in softball. Most of the teams were blessed with top talent not graduating, too. America's best girls sports school isn't going anywhere, anytime soon.” (calhisports.com)

Congratulations to Mitch Haniger '09 and Trevor Hildenberger '09 who were recently selected for the prestigious "Area Code Games" to be held August 5-10 at Blair Field in Long Beach. The Area Code Games is the premier high school baseball showcase. Mitch and Trevor will play in front of over 200 college coaches and over 100 professional scouts at this annual event, which began in 1986. In the last 22 years, over 300 players who have participated in the Area Code Games have reached the major leagues. Only two other CCS athletes were selected for this year's team.

Congratulation to Elliot Stewart '08 who was recently selected to the All Northern California Baseball team by Cal-Hi Sports.

Congratulations to Trevor Hildenberger '09 and Mitch Haniger '09 who were selected by the California Baseball Coaches Association to play in the 43rd annual North/South Series that annually pits the top juniors from the northern part of the state against the top juniors from the southern part of the state. The three game series took place June 14 and 15 at Santa Clara University. Trevor was the starting pitcher in game one and Mitch was the Most Valuable Player of the series.

Congratulations to Keilani Ricketts '09 who was named San Jose Mercury News Softball Player of the Year. Read the whole story...

Congratulations to all Archbishop Mitty softball and baseball players named to this year's All-Mercury News Teams:

Softball

• Jillian Andersen '10 - First Team, Sophomore of the Year
• Keilani Ricketts '09 - First Team, Junior of the Year and Player of the Year
• Stephanie Ricketts '08 - First Team
• Nicole Arce '08 - Second Team
• Sydney Frangieh '09 - Second Team
• Miyuki Navarrete '10 - Honorable Mention

Baseball

• Elliot Stewart '08 - First Team
• Nik Balog '08 - Second Team
• Trevor Hildenberger '09 - Second Team
• Alex Gorman '08 - Honorable Mention

Archbishop Mitty Students and Faculty travel to South Africa
During their two week visit to Johannesburg and Cape Town, the Archbishop Mitty Ethics, Culture and Justice: South Africa class worked with South African orphans and visited local high schools, the apartheid museum and a game preserve. The group was also able to attend a session of Parliament where they listened live to South African President Thabo Mbeki speak. In his talk, Mbeki welcomed the students and made several references to them. The group also conducted two Q&A sessions with Africa National Congress Member of Parliament Peter Hendrickse. Hendrickse is pictured here with the class and its moderators.

Congratulations to Stephanie Wei '09 who was invited to participate in the US swimming Olympic trials. She will be travelling to Omaha, Nebraska the first week of July to participate in the Olympic qualifier. In addition, the following swimmers were named All Americans by the National Interscholastic Swim Coaches Association: Arenne Clark '10, Laurence Delisle '09, Monica Garcia '10, Eva Chen '11 and Stephanie Wei '09

Monarch water polo players named to All American teams

Congratulations to Kristen Simonds '08, Hannah Stephens '08 and Jennifer Needham '08 for being named High School All Americans. Kristen was named 3rd team by the National Interscholastic Swim Coaches Association and 4th team by the California organization Kai sports, Hannah was named to the honorable mention team by the National Interscholastic Swim Coaches Association and 8th team by the California organization Kai sports, and Jennifer Needham was named to the honorable mention team by the California organization Kai sports.

Congratulations to Stephanie Wei '09 who was invited to participate in the US swimming Olympic trials. She will be travelling to Omaha, Nebraska the first week of July to participate in the Olympic qualifier. In addition, the following swimmers were named All Americans by the National Interscholastic Swim Coaches Association: Arenne Clark '10, Laurence Delisle '09, Monica Garcia '10, Eva Chen '11 and Stephanie Wei '09.

Monarch water polo players named to All American teams

Congratulations to Kristen Simonds '08, Hannah Stephens '08 and Jennifer Needham '08 for being named High School All Americans. Kristen was named 3rd team by the National Interscholastic Swim Coaches Association and 4th team by the California organization Kai sports, Hannah was named to the honorable mention team by the National Interscholastic Swim Coaches Association and 8th team by the California organization Kai sports, and Jennifer Needham was named to the honorable mention team by the California organization Kai sports.

Congratulations to Elliot Stewart '08 who was selected as the first team all-CCS catcher by the San Jose Mercury News. Nik Balog '08 and Trevor Hildenberger '09 were selected to the second team.

Congratulations to Senior Kenneth Glass

Kenneth earned his Eagle Scout rank in August. Kenneth has served as Senior Patrol Leader and is currently Troop Webmaster,. His Eagle project involved the digital photographic recording of St. John the Baptist Cemetery in Milpitas. This historic Cemetery, which holds the remains of many of Milpitas founders, was deteriorating and had been vandalized. Kenneth and his helpers photographed the Cemetery and all of the headstones, gave a copy to The Milpitas Historical Society and sent a copy to the Tombstone Transcription project that is part of the USGenWeb.

Archbishop Mitty Students to Compete in State Track Finals

Congratulations to the following student athletes who will travel down to Los Angeles for the California State Track and Field Championships on Friday, May 30th and Saturday, May 31st. Eleven athletes will represent Archbishop Mitty in this prestigious event: Jaiye Falusi '08, Jeff Campbell '09, Ray Go '09 and Rocky Meszaros '11 in the 4x400 men's relay; Jessica Seymour '11, Jacqueline Rose '10, Ally Lockwood '10, and Nicole Sliva '08 in the 4x400 women's relay; Drew Gordon '08 in the shot put and discus; Liz Gordon'10 in the shot put; Aisha Lott '08 in the triple jump and Nicole Sliva '08 in the 300 Hurdles. All meet information including scheduled times of events can be found here.

Women's Softball Team Claims its 4th Consecutive CCS Title (San Jose Mercury News)

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Congratulations to the Archbishop Mitty Athletics Program which was named by Sports Illustrated as the 17th ranked program in the nation in their Top 25 Athletic Programs in the country special report.

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Monarchs Top Bells and Their Retiring Coach (San Jose Mercury News)

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Senior Cruise Sets Sail on Thursday Evening

The annual Senior Cruise is this Thursday evening May 22nd. Seniors are to arrive on campus no later than 9:45 pm and check in with the supervisors located between Aymar Events Center and the Kinkade Center for the Arts. The busses will depart Mitty at 10:00 pm and head to the San Francisco Bay where seniors will board a cruise ship and for four hours sail around the bay, play casino games, dance, eat, and have one last hurrah as a class. The busses will return to Mitty at 5:15 am. Seniors are excused from classes on Friday, May 23rd.

Congratulations to Junior Tiffany Jianto

Tiffany took first place in the BVAL Santa Theresa Division Girls Singles in Badminton.  She will advance to CCS play at Monta Vista.

Congratulations to Senior Emma Kelsey

Emma was named by the National Merit Scholarship Program as a recipient of a National Merit $2500 Scholarship underwritten by ConAgra Foods Foundation.

Congratulations to Junior Kamini Iyer

Kamini was named as the Diocese of San Jose Catholic Business and Professional Ethics Essay contest winner. Kamini will be awarded $1000 towards tuition next year at a breakfast ceremony in May.

Congratulations to Junior Alexander Fong

Alexander recently earned the rank of Eagle Scout, the highest advancement rank in Scouting.  Only about 5 percent of all boys who join a Boy Scout troop achieve this rank. Alexander completed over 21 merit badges, held several positions of leadership within the troop and completed an extensive service project restoring habitat at Ulistac Natural Area in Santa Clara.

Congratulations to Juniors Libby Eilbert and Tyler Walicek

Libby and Tyler were recently selected as recipients of prestigious book awards based on their outstanding academic records and commitment to literature and writing, Libby has been selected as Archbishop Mitty’s choice for the Dartmouth Book Award, and Tyler will receive the Harvard Book Award.

Congratulations to Seniors, Nicole Frager, Katelin McLarney, and Ashley Seymour

At the 4th annual Catholic Charities Service Recognition Awards Ceremony, these three were each given grants to spend on the service agency of their choice. Nicole was awarded the gold award, Ashley the Silver, and Katelin the bronze. Additionally a plaque was awarded to the school for their commitment to service in the community. Congratulations to each of you.

Congratulations to Juniors Mia Dessenberger and Kristen Trayer

Mia and Kristen were recognized by the International Association of Jazz Educators for outstanding musicianship at the Fullerton Jazz Festival. Mia received her award for her performance with the Jazz Band, and Kristen for her performance with the Jazz Choir.

Mitty Romps Past Monterey in CCS Softball Semifinals (San Jose Mercury News)

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Monarchs Have Captured CCS Division II Title Three Times in Row (San Jose Mercury News)

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Congratulations to the Cast, Crew, and Orchestra of The Who’s Tommy

Congratulations to the cast, crew, and orchestra of The Who’s Tommy who were recognized by American Musical Theater of San Jose for their outstanding performances in Tommy. Special recognition goes to Ethan Fang (Tommy), Eric Wegener (Captain Walker), Stephanie Roca (Mrs. Walker), Matt Hill (Cousin Kevin), Evan Moore (First Lad), Joey Dippel (Second Lad), Brianna Robinson (Gypsy), and Trevor Bates (10 year old Tommy). Also receiving special recognition were Mark Pecota, Ryan Fernandez, Blake Gorjanc, Nick Kenrick, Kathy Zhou, Sean Robbins, and Marissa Honiker for their outstanding work in the Orchestra.

Congratulations to Juniors Christina Jones and Ann Marie Bern

Christina and Ann Marie were recently acknowledged by Stanford University as “emerging scholars” and accepted into their Summer School Class of 2008, a prestigious program that enables them to take university level courses on campus this summer.

Congratulations to Juniors Satish Kondapavulur, Meera Ramakrishnan, and Katie Helland

Satish, Meera, and Katie were among 96 juniors selected throughout San Jose and Los Gatos to attend a business leadership conference sponsored by the San Jose Rotary Club. At the conference, Meera was part of a group of hopeful entrepreneurs who placed first in the conference’s competition to design and market a product or service. Katie’s group placed third in the competition.

Congratulations to Seniors Laura Hodge and Katherine Hooper

Laura and Katherine were recently selected as winners of the corporate-sponsored National Merit Lockheed Martin Scholarship based on their PSAT scores last year.

Senior Sophia Andrade Receives Two Distinguished Scholarships

Senior Sophia Andrade is the recipient of two distinguished scholarship awards based on her outstanding academic achievement, leadership skills, and community service. She has been awarded both a Gates Millennium Scholarship and the Hispanic Heritage Youth Gold Medallion in the area of business, which is accompanied by a $3000 scholarship.

Junior Tim Lam Nominated for the Rensselaer Medal

Junior Tim Lam has been nominated for the Rensselaer Medal for his outstanding performance in the areas of math and science accompanied by his leadership and involvement on our Robotics Team. Tim designed the team’s robotic “arm,” the most complicated part of the robot and built it without custom-machine parts but with parts made entirely by students. Should Tim choose to apply to and ultimately attend Rensselaer Polytech in New York, he will automatically receive $15,000 per year merit scholarship.

17 Archbishop Mitty’s Graduating Seniors Recognized at the Santa Clara County Alliance of Black Educators Student Recognition Program

Seventeen of Archbishop Mitty’s graduating seniors were recognized this past weekend at the Santa Clara County Alliance of Black Educators Student Recognition Program held downtown at the San Jose Convention Center. Seniors were recognized in a number of categories including leadership, academics, and fine arts. They include Enoch Andoh, Brianna Epidendio, Anthony Miller, Kayla Pitre, Jacob White, John Adams, Drew Gordon, Collin Chiverton, Kennith Jackson, Jaiye Falusi, Aisha Lott, Briana Nevaras, Karen Hauser, Kenneth Green, Ashleigh Odom, Marina Stevens.

Catholic Lobby Day

On Tuesday, April 22nd 13 Archbishop Mitty students and three faculty members participated in College Lobby Day in Sacramento. The day focused on four main issues that affect the poor and vulnerable. Archbishop Mitty participated with 55 other members of the Diocese of San Jose. The following students and faculty took part in this special day: Ashley Connor ’09, Ian Davis ’09, Elysia Ison ’09, Christina Lesnick ’09, Kelly Lippitt ’09, Miranda Luna ’08, Audrey Matusich ’08, Katie Norman ’09, Sophia Ramayrat ’09, Elliot Savio ’09, Mustafa Siddiqee ’09, Maggie Wiley ’09, Corinne Wolf ’09, LeAnne Petrucci ’08, Mr. Michael Accorsi (Social Studies), Mr. Steve Herrera (Religious Studies), Ms. Megan Walker (Religious Studies).

Senior Ball News

This Saturday, May 10th, the class of 2008 will celebrate their Senior Ball at the Decathlon Club in Santa Clara. The masquerade themed dance will begin at 7:00 p.m. with dinner and photos and will conclude at midnight. Before the night ends a Senior Ball king and queen, elected by their class, will be crowned. Those students nominated for this year's Senior Ball Court are Scott Cauble, Duncan Clendaniel, Paul Crotty, Daniel Kim, Jeff Sloan, Jessica Kreck, Jen Meadows, Shwetha Mariadassou, Katie Rule, and Hannah Stephens.

Congratulations to Women’s Volleyball Head Coach Bret Almazan-Cezar

Coach Bret Almazan-Cezar was named State Coach of the Year by the California Coaches' Association.

Dance Team Tryouts Tryouts for the Archbishop Mitty Dance Team The Royals

Tryouts will take place from 3 p.m.-5 p.m, Monday, April 28 through Thursday, May 1. They will be held on campus in the Aymar Events Center. If you have any questions, please contact Whitney Janssen.

Junior Prom 2008

The Junior Class will be celebrating a Black Tie Affair on Saturday night at Villa Ragusa in downtown Campbell. Over 400 students will enjoy a buffet dinner, dancing, photos, and the announcement of this year’s Prom Queen and King. Congratulations to the following students who were nominated by faculty and their peers to be part of the Junior Prom Court: Ryan Bui, Patrick Fletcher, Nam Ho, Justin Janda, Joe Long, Ashley Conner, Kelly McAvoy, Kat Muller, Kim Niedermaier, and Chelsea Sullivan

Club and Volunteer Fair

Freshman, Sophomore, and Junior students will be able to seek out membership for clubs next year as they participate in the Club Fair. This annual event allows each student to roam around the quad stopping at all the club’s tables. If they find a club that interests them, they are able to sign up for participating next year. There will be over 20 clubs represented this year including one new club, the Ice and Roller Hockey Club, and old favorites like Ultimate Frisbee and Italian. While the Club Fair is happening students are also encouraged to stop by any of the Volunteer tables. There will be over 20 local volunteer agencies so students can ask questions and sign up to get their Christian Service hours completed over the summer.

ASB Elections

On Friday, May 2nd, the new leadership of Student Government will be decided. After two weeks of campaigning, ASB candidates will give speeches in the morning to the Freshman, Sophomore, and Junior classes, where they will inform their peers why they are the best candidates. Positions available are President, Vice President, Secretary, Media Coordinator, and two Spirit Commissioners. These positions are some of the most demanding and rewarding leadership positions students can hold at Mitty. After the speeches, voting will take place at lunch. Good luck to all the candidates!

Congratulations to Senior Emily Mertens

Emily Mertens has been awarded the President’s Volunteer Service Award in recognition and appreciation of her commitment to strengthening our nation and making a difference through volunteer service by Prudential Financial in partnership with the National Association of Secondary School Principals.

Congratulations to Senior Katherine Hooper

Katherine Hooper recently received the Society of American Military Engineers Students Committed to Engineering Excellence Scholarship in the amount of $4000 to be used towards her college education next year. Katherine has been an active and influential member of the AMHS Robotics Team for four years

Congratulations to Senior Matt Frager

Based on his GPA, SAT scores, and community service, Matt was recently accepted into the prestigious Baccalaureate/MD program at USC. Acceptance into this program assures Matt future admission to USC’s Keck School of Medicine The purpose of this program is to encourage high-achieving pre-med students the opportunity to enrich their studies with a balanced liberal arts education.

Congratulations to Seniors Katherine Hooper and Daniel Friedenbach; Juniors Arun Gomatam and Kedar Iyer; and Freshman Archit Kulkarni

These five students qualified to take the second of three national invitational exams in mathematics based on their scores on the American Mathematics Competition in February. As a result, they took part in the American Invitational Mathematics Exam on March 18. Additionally, Archit received an Honorable Mention at the University of Santa Clara mathematics competition in November finishing in the top 5% of all 240 students who took the exam, finishing in the top 12 students.

Congratulations to Juniors Satish Kondapavulur, Meera Ramakrishnan, and Katie Helland.

Each year the San Jose Rotary Club sponsors a three-day leadership workshop held in March at Asilomar in Monterey. The purpose of the workshop is to enhance the leadership qualities of juniors in a business setting. Satish, Meera, and Katie were among 96 juniors selected throughout San Jose and Los Gatos to attend this business leadership conference. At the conference, Meera was part of a group of hopeful entrepreneurs who placed first in the conference’s competition to design and market a product or service. Katie’s group placed third in the competition out of twelve groups.

Congratulations to Seniors Scott Cauble, Daniel Friedenbach, Michael Hicks, Stanley Hiew, Laura Hodge, Katherine Hooper, Emma Kelsey, Shwetha Mariadassou, and Alexander O’Leary.

At an assembly back in November, we congratulated this group of seniors for having been named National Merit Semi-Finalists for their outstanding performance on the PSAT as juniors. They have all now been named Finalists in the 2008 competition for National Merit Scholarships.

Congratulations to Seniors, Shwetha Mariadassou, Emma Kelsey, and Matthew Frager

These seniors have been selected by the Scholarship Committee as Archbishop Mitty’s nominees for the ABC7 Top Scholars Program based on their achievements in academics, leadership, and service. Six seniors from high schools throughout the Bay Area will be selected to receive a monetary award and a televised profile on “View From the Bay.”

Mass of Healing and Hope Will Take Place on Tuesday, April 15th.

The second annual Mass of Healing and Hope will take place on Tuesday, April 15 at 6:30 p.m. in the Archbishop Mitty Chapel. All members of the Archbishop Mitty community are welcome and encouraged to attend.

Thank You Coach Eagleson!

After ten years coaching in the Men’s Basketball Program at Archbishop Mitty High School, Coach Brian Eagleson has decided to step down as head varsity coach to spend more time with his growing family. Coach Eagleson and his wife are expecting their second child in just a few weeks. During his last five years with the Monarchs, Coach Eagleson accumulated an impressive 169-32 record (.841 winning record), and garnered many post season wins including two consecutive NorCal Championships and a 2008 San Jose Mercury News Coach of the Year accolade. Eagleson will continue to teach English and art and may continue to coach basketball at a lower level at Archbishop Mitty. Thank you, Coach Eagleson, for your many years of devoted service to the men’s basketball program and the Archbishop Mitty community. For more information on the Varsity Men’s Basketball Coaching position, click here.

Congratulations to Senior Collin Chiverton who was Named San Jose Mercury News Player of the Year for Men’s Basketball (San Jose Mercury News)

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Congratulations to Senior Hannah Stephens who was named San Jose Mercury News Senior of the Year for Women’s Basketball.

“The steady point guard was a first-team West Catholic Athletic League selection, but more importantly she was at her best in the postseason leading the Monarchs to their second consecutive Division II state title. Stephens' play goes beyond her statistics (eight points, three rebounds, three assists, two steals per game). The Utah-bound senior was also a defensive stopper on the perimeter. In the NorCal final, she scored 16 points with seven rebounds, and in the state final she had 12 points and four steals. ‘Hannah's overall competitive nature is second to none," Coach Sue Phillips said. "Utah is not only getting an exceptional athlete, but an outstanding young woman.’" (San Jose Mercury News 3-23-08)

Congratulations to Coach Brian Eagleson who was Named San Jose Mercury News Coach of the Year for Men’s Basketball

“The 1992 Mitty graduate ended his 10th year as the Monarch's head coach by leading the team to the State Division II title game with Mater Dei for the second consecutive season. The Monarchs (32-2) also won their second straight CCS crown. In addition to his coaching ability, the level-headed Santa Clara alum also guided five of his players through the recruiting process - helping four of them land Division I scholarships. His players say he serves as a mentor on and off the court.” (San Jose Mercury News 3-23-08)

Congratulations to the Following Archbishop Mitty Winter Athletes named to San Jose Mercury News All-Merc Teams

Men’s Basketball
Angelo Caloiaro – First Team
Collin Chiverton – First Team (WCAL First Team and MVP)
Drew Gordon – First Team
Enoch Andoh – Second Team
John Adams – Third Team
Brandon Scott – Honorable Mention

Women’s Basketball
Lindsay Leo – First Team
Hannah Stephens – First Team (WCAL First Team)
Classye James – Third Team
Keilani Ricketts – Honorable Mention
Ashley Watson – Honorable Mention

Men’s Soccer
Ben Boyce – First Team (WCAL First Team, Defensive MVP)
Kevin Atkins – Second Team (WCAL First Team)
Keith Grubisich – Second Team (WCAL First Team)

Women’s Soccer
Lily Chavez – First Team (WCAL First Team)
Bianca Henninger – First Team (WCAL First Team)
Aisha Lott – First Team (WCAL First Team)
Jenna Brehmer – Second Team (WCAL First Team)
Lauren Sanchez – Honorable Mention
Samira Jaafari – Honorable Mention

Congratulations to Seniors Scott Cauble and Daniel Friedenbach

Scott and Daniel were among 2600 candidates identified by the United States Department of Education for the Presidential Scholars Program. Based on their outstanding performance on the SAT, Scott and Daniel have been invited to enter this highly competitive program in hopes of becoming two of 141 seniors nationwide recognized as Presidential Scholars.

Congratulations to the 27 Members of the Mock Trial Team

The Mock Trial Team competed in the Santa Clara County competition, earning a quarterfinal plaque and a top 8 finish in the county.

Congratulations to Seniors Evan Moore, Adam Lopiccolo, and Justin Vu

Evan, Adam, and Justin completed their documentary film, "Homelessness in San Jose: Closer than You Think." They were semi-finalists in the first annual Social Issue Documentary Film Festival. Their time, dedication, and energy earned $500 for the Emergency Housing Consortium in San Jose.

Congratulations to Members of the Archbishop Mitty Royals Dance Team

The Archbishop Mitty Royals Dance Team competed in two regional competitions at Granite Bay High School on February 2 and Monta Vista High School on February 9. The team qualified to compete in the championship division at Nationals in the Kick division and Lyrical division by taking second in both categories at the Granite Bay competition.

Congratulations to the Archbishop Mitty Robotics Team

The Archbishop Mitty Robotics Team captured the Kleiner Perkins Caufield & Byers Entrepreneurship Award at the Silicon Valley Regional First Robotics Competition.

Mitty Girls Repeat as State Basketball Champs (San Jose Mercury News)

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Congratulations on a Great Season to the Men’s NorCal Championship Basketball Team

Many Lessons for National Power Mitty (San Jose Mercury News)

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Congratulations to Senior Drew Gordon

Drew Gordon was named Northern California Athlete of the Week by Cal-Hi Sports and NorCalPrepScores.com.

Television and Radio Coverage of the Big Games

If you are unable to join your fellow Monarchs at the big games on Friday, be sure to check them out on-air as they play for the State Basketball Championships.

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Congratulations to Senior Hannah Stephens Who Was Named San Jose Mercury News Player of the Week

“Hannah played one of her best games of the season when it counted most, leading the Monarchs to their second consecutive NorCal title in a 51-41 victory over St. Francis-Sacramento at Arco Arena. Stephens scored 16 points on 6-of-10 shooting, grabbed seven rebounds and had two assists and two steals. She also held the Troubadours' leading scorer, Ariel Gregersen (13 points per game), to two points. ‘A lot of what Hannah does gets overlooked,’ Mitty Coach Sue Phillips said. ‘She is always guarding the other team's best player, and that's not a stat that shows up in the paper’" (San Jose Mercury News 3/12/08).

Congratulations to Senior Drew Gordon Who Was Named San Jose Mercury News Player of the Week

“After missing nearly two months because of a broken foot, the UCLA-bound Gordon helped Mitty to NorCal playoff victories over Shasta, Hayward and Fairfield. Gordon scored 12 points against Shasta and 15 against Hayward. He came off the bench early against Fairfield in the final at Arco Arena on Saturday and scored 20 points on 9-of-14 shooting, with nine rebounds and eight blocked shots. ‘What a bonus it is having Drew back,’ Coach Brian Eagleson said. ‘With each day back he is getting in better shape and becoming stronger.’ Gordon will play in Friday's state final (8 p.m.), a rematch of last year's title game against defending champion Mater Dei at Arco Arena” (San Jose Mercury News 3/12/08).

Congratulations to Senior Stanley Hiew

Stanley has been selected as a recipient of the 2008 Comcast Leaders and Achievers Scholarship. This award recognizes high school seniors for their commitment to community service, academics, and demonstrated leadership.

Congratulations to Senior Jaiye Falusi

Congratulations to senior Jaiye Falusi who has been selected as a winner of a National Achievement Scholarship Award as a result of his performance on both the PSAT/NMSQT and the SAT exams. Jaiye will receive a cash scholarship from the National Merit Scholarship Corporation as part of his recognition.

Archbishop Mitty Community Joins Catholic Relief Services in Operation Rice Bowl

Beginning Ash Wednesday, February 6th, the Archbishop Mitty community will join thousands of schools and parishes in Operation Rice Bowl, the Lenten Program for Catholic Relief Services. All will be asked to pray, fast in solidarity with those who hunger, learn about our global community and the challenges of poverty, and give sacrificial contributions to those in need. Listen in religion class and check the announcements page for updated information on weekly themes and other activities throughout Lent.

6-9 Gordon Boosts Mitty Boys' Chances

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Monarchs Girls Tune up with 3 Wins in a Row

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IMPORTANT: Special Schedule This Friday

Because of the unique circumstance of both of our basketball teams playing for state championships this coming Friday evening, we are creating a modified schedule to allow the community to attend this event. The following schedule allows for an early departure with very minimal impact on class time. By canceling the department meetings scheduled for Friday, starting school at the normal time of 7:50 a.m., and reducing each class by just 5 minutes, we can have school conclude at 12:25. This will allow for buses for teams, band, faculty/staff, and student rooters to depart by 1:00.

Special Schedule for Friday, March 14th
4th Period 7:50 - 8:45 (announcements)
5th Period 8:50 - 9:40
7th Period 9:45 - 10:35
8th Period 10:40 - 11:30
6th Period 11:35 - 12:25

Congratulations to the Men’s and Women’s Basketball Teams who each captured NorCal Championships on Saturday, March 8th.

The men defeated Fairfield High School 76-56 and advance to the state championships next weekend at the Arco Arena in Sacramento where they will face SoCal Champions Mater Dei at 8:00 p.m. on Friday, March 14th. The women toppled St. Francis of Sacramento 51-41 to claim their title and advance to the state championships next weekend at the Arco Arena in Sacramento where they will take on SoCal Champions Mira Costa at 5:30 p.m. on Friday, March 14th. Go Monarchs

Congratulations to the Class of 2008 who were crowned Monarch Madness 2008 Champions on Thursday, March 6th.

Monarch Madness XVII once again proved why it’s great to be a Monarch as students, faculty, staff, family and friends crammed the Civic Auditorium in downtown San Jose to watch the excitement of this year’s class competition unfold. A special thank you to all attended and to the ASB officers, class representatives, class moderators and Mr. Billy Byrnes, Ms. Katie Fries, and Mrs. Teresa McCabe for making MMXVII a night to remember for all Monarchs.

Mitty Returns to State Title Game: Defense Keys Monarchs’ Rally in 4th Quarter

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Mitty Boys Earn Rematch in State Final

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Shepherd Forum to Address Teen Depression

Shepherd will be hosting an educational forum on Teen Depression this Tuesday, March 11th from 6:15 to 7:45 p.m. in the Chapel. The evening will include a panel presentation by mental health care professionals who will be sharing their perspectives about teen depression with time for an audience question and answer session. The forum will also address ways for students to get help, coping strategies, ways to recognize depression in self or other, how to approach a friend that may be depressed, how teen depression may differ from adult depression, personal recovery stories, what depressed teens go through.

Congratulations to the Men’s and Women’s Basketball Teams who each captured NorCal Championships on Saturday, March 8th.

The men defeated Fairfield High School 76-56 and advance to the state championships next weekend at the Arco Arena in Sacramento where they will face SoCal Champions Mater Dei at 8:00 p.m. on Friday, March 14th. The women toppled St. Francis of Sacramento 51-41 to claim their title and advance to the state championships next weekend at the Arco Arena in Sacramento where they will take on SoCal Champions Mira Costa at 5:30 p.m. on Friday, March 14th. Go Monarchs

Congratulations to the Men’s and Women’s Basketball Teams who advance to the NorCal Championships Saturday Night.

Both teams will be playing at ARCO Arena inSacramento on Saturday, March 8th. The women will take on St. Francis of Sacramento at 2:00 p.m. The men will face Fairfield High School at 8:00 p.m.

Men's Basketball Players Honored in National All America Games

Congratulations to Seniors Collin Chiverton, Enoch Andoh, and Drew Gordon who were selected as Honorable Mention candidates for the McDonald¹s All American basketball game. In addition, Drew was selected to play in the Jordan Roundball Classic and the Nike Hoop Summit, which are two of the top three nationally recognized All-America games for men’s high school basketball. The Nike Hoop Summit features America¹s top senior high school players who will compete against a World Select team comprised of the world’s top players 19 years old or younger; while the Jordan Classic features the top 20 seniors in the nation and will be played April 19th in Madison Square Garden in New York City.

Read the Latest Edition of The Monarch

The Monarch student newspaper is published for the students, faculty, and parents of Archbishop Mitty High School. Student editors and staff writers participate by writing, editing, and laying out content for eight major sections including: News, Opinions, Arts and Entertainment, Focus, Justice Awareness, Sports, & Photo. Download (pdf) our latest edition and keep up on all things Mitty!

Congratulations to the Men’s and Women’s Basketball Teams who Advance in NorCal Playoffs.

Both teams will play on Thursday night at Archbishop Mitty. The women will host Oakridge High School at 6:00 p.m. and the men will take on Hayward High School at 7:30 p.m. Admission is $10.

Congratulations to the Men’s Basketball Team who Captured the CCS Division II Title on Saturday Night.

Both the men’s and women’s teams continue on to NorCal playoffs this week. The men will host Shasta High School on Tuesday night at 7:00 p.m. in Fien Gymnasium while the women’s team will travel Tuesday to Chico to take on Pleasant Valley High School. Best of luck to both teams! [Full Story]

Drew Gordon Named to Jordan Brand All American Team

Congratulations to Senior Drew Gordon who has been named to the Jordan Brand All American Team. He is one of only 20 seniors in the country to receive the honor. The Jordan Brand Classic will held at Madison Square Garden on April 19 and will be broadcast at 6 p.m. (PST) by ESPN2.

Congratulations to the Men’s and Women’s Basketball Teams

Congratulations to the Men’s and Women’s Basketball Teams who advance to the CCS Finals on Saturday, March 1st. Come catch a Monarch double header as the Women take on Wilcox at 6:00 p.m. and the Men take on Menlo-Atherton at 8:00 p.m. Both games will be held at Santa Clara University.

Seniors Amanda Gil and Lainey Gera Named All-Americans

Archbishop Mitty seniors Amanda Gil and Lainey Gera have been selected to the American Volleyball Coaches Association's High School Senior All-America volleyball team. Gil, a 6-foot-6 middle blocker and two-time Mercury News player of the year, and Gera, a standout libero, were instrumental in leading the Monarchs to the State Division II title game for the third consecutive year. The Mitty seniors were among 32 players selected for the team, and were the only players from California (Dennis Knight, San Jose Mercury News)

WCAL Men’s Basketball Champs!

Congratulations to the men’s basketball team for claiming the WCAL Tournament title on Saturday, February 16th. The team defeated Archbishop Riordan to claim its second consecutive WCAL title and finished the season with a 16-1 league record. CCS Playoffs begin Saturday, February 23rd when the Monarchs will contend for a second consecutive CCS title. Go Monarchs!

Congratulations to Senior Collin Chiverton who was named WCAL Player of the Year for Men’s Basketball.

He is joined by the following Archbishop Mitty athletes who were also named to WCAL All League Teams:

WCAL Women’s All League Team
Hannah Stephens – First Team
Lindsay Leo – Second Team
Keilani Ricketts – Honorable Mention

WCAL Men’s All League Team
Angelo Caloiaro – Second Team
John Adams – Second Team
Enoch Andoh – Second Team
Brandon Scott – Honorable Mention

Congratulations to Seniors Scott Cauble and Daniel Friedenbach who were Nominated for Presidential Scholars by the United States Department of Education

Scott and Daniel were nominated as two of 2600 candidates applying to become two of 500 semifinalists in April, which will narrow down to 141 students in May. Presidential Scholars represent excellence in education and the promise of greatness in young people. Students have the opportunity to become President Scholars as a result of outstanding achievement on either the College Board SAT or the ACT assessment. Good luck to both young men.

Monarchs in WCAL and CCS Playoffs this Weekend

Be sure to catch your Archbishop Mitty Monarchs in post season play this weekend:

Thursday, February 14
Women’s Basketball vs. Sacred Heart Cathedral – 6:00 p.m. at Bellarmine
Friday, February 15
Men’s Basketball vs. St. Francis – 6:00 p.m. at St. Ignatius
Saturday, February 16
Men’s Soccer vs. St. Francis – 10:00 a.m. at Los Altos High School
Saturday, February 16
Women’s Soccer vs. Palo Alto – 12:00 p.m. at Los Altos High School

Monarchs Head into WCAL and CCS Playoffs This Week

Be sure to catch your Archbishop Mitty Monarchs in post season play this week:

Tuesday, February 12
Women’s WCAL Basketball Playoffs @ AMHS 6:00 p.m. Monarchs vs. Notre Dame
Tuesday, February 12
Men’s WCAL Basketball Playoffs @ AMHS 7:30 p.m. Monarchs vs. Valley Christian
Wednesday, February 13
Men’s CCS Soccer Playoffs @ Soledad High School 6:00 p.m. Monarchs vs. Soledad
*Women’s Soccer has a bye until Saturday. Game to be announced.

Congratulations to the Women’s Soccer Team who Captured the WCAL Title with Their Defeat of St. Francis

The Monarchs continue their post season play next week as they move into the CCS playoffs. Eight members of the Women’s Soccer Team will sign national letters of intent Friday, February 8th. Jenna Brehmer, Aisha Lott, and Sam Jaafari will all sign with UC Davis, Tiffany Gummow with Cal Poly SLO, Bianca Henninger with Santa Clara University, Lauren Sanchez with San Jose State, Lily Chavez with University of the Pacific and Jackie Zamudio will sign a letter of intent to play field hockey at Indiana University and will be honored along with her soccer teammates. Go Monarchs! [Full Story]

Mock Trial Team Defeats Cupertino High School in First Round County Competition

The Archbishop Mitty High School Mock Trial team won the first of four preliminary rounds in the Santa Clara County Mock Trial competition last night by defeating Cupertino High School's team with a score of 251 to 229. The team goes against Andrew Hill High School’s mock trial team on Thursday, February 7th

Archbishop Mitty Seniors Move to Final Round of the Social Issues Documentary Film Festival

Congratulations to seniors Adam Lopiccolo, Evan Moore, and Justin Vu whose film "Closer Than You Think: Homelessness in San Jose" has been chosen by a panel of judges to be a finalist in the Social Issues Documentary Film Festival. On February 10th from 4:00-6:00 p.m. at the Camera 12 Cinemas in downtown San Jose, the six final films will be shown. The winning film will receive $10,000 to be divided between the winning school, the students, and the featured service agency. Director of Campus Ministry Steve Scott worked with the students and the Emergency Housing Consortium over Christmas break to make this film.

Retro Night at the Game

On Saturday, February 9th, Archbishop Mitty’s Fien Gymnasium will catch SATURDAY NIGHT FEVER as the Monarchs salute the 1970’s during the final regular season WCAL home game for the men's basketball team. The Monarchs who are currently ranked #1 in CCS, #2 in California, and #10 in the nation host Archbishop Riordan at 7:30 p.m. Come dressed in your favorite leisure suit, bell-bottom pants, plaid shirt, or anything from the disco era and get ready to do the hustle!

AMHS to Host its 9th Annual Solidarity Dinner on Wednesday, February 6th

On February 6th at 6:00 PM Campus Ministry will be hosting the 9th annual Solidarity Dinner. Started by students, the Solidarity Dinner is a desire to express our unity, or solidarity, with the numerous people our students encounter during their immersion trips and service work. We will share a simple rice and beans meal as a reminder of the simple lifestyle shared by many around the world. The cost is $5 and all the proceeds go to the people in the communities we visit on immersion trips.

Women’s Soccer Ranked 10th in the Nation

Congratulations to the Archbishop Mitty Women's Soccer Team who was just ranked 10th in the nation by the National Soccer Coaches Association of America. The Monarchs take on Presentation on campus on Tuesday, February 5th at 2:45 in the WCAL semi-final match. Go Monarchs!

Sophomore Parent Night is this Wednesday, January 30th

All sophomore parents should plan to attend Sophomore Parent Night on Wednesday, January 30th at 6:30 p.m. in the Aymar Events Center. The Counseling Department will discuss social networking sites (MySpace and Facebook), drug and alcohol awareness, study skills and strategies, and junior year schedules. They will also host a brief overview of college admissions requirements and the PSAT. Parents will receive their student's PSAT scores and report during the evening.

Applications for the Class of 2012

The application deadline for the Class of 2012 at Archbishop Mitty High School is this Wednesday, January 30 at 3:45 p.m. Applications are available on our website by clicking here. The application fee is $65 and can be made with a credit card.

31 Members of the Class of 2008 to Participate in Intercollegiate Athletics

Congratulations to Senior Thomas Reynolds who has verbally committed to play football at Cal Poly San Luis Obispo. Thomas has been an All WCAL and All CCS performer the past two seasons and he led the Monarchs in rushing his senior season. Thomas is the 31st member of the Class of 2008 who has committed to play a sport in college. [Full Story]

Catch Monarch Basketball on Television this Friday Night

The Archbishop Mitty Men’s Basketball game against St. Ignatius will be broadcast live this Friday, February 1st at 7:30 p.m. on Comcast Digital Cable Channel 400, Regular Analog Plus Channel 99 or DirectTV Channel 660. Root on the Monarchs from the comfort of your own living room. Go Monarchs

IMPORTANT: Schedule Change for the Week of January 28th

Please note that the schedule for the week of January 28th has been changed. Please click here for the revised schedule.

Shorthanded Mitty stuns NYC powerhouse 62-61

Monarch’s Men’s Basketball Team defeats Holy Cross (ranked 13th in the nation) of New York at this year’s Basketball Hall of Fame Spalding Hoophall Classic. [Full Story]

30 Members of the Class of 2008 to Participate in Intercollegiate Athletics

Congratulations to the following seniors who have recently verbally committed and/or signed letters of intent to play sports in college. To date, 30 members of the Class of 2008 will participate in intercollegiate athletics.

• Jaiye Falusi: Football, Princeton University
• Brian McKeon: Football, CSU-Sacramento
• Ben Boyce: Soccer, USF
• Claire Dougherty: Field Hockey, UC Berkeley
• Kelly Watkins: Field Hockey, Connecticut College
• Becca Post: Crew, Oregon State
• Lauren Sanchez: Soccer, San Jose State
• Kelly Costantini: Baseball, University of San Francisco

The wild antics of classic composer Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart come to life on the Archbishop Mitty Stage beginning January 17th.

The Winter Play, Amadeus, begins performances this Thursday at 7:30 p.m. in the Thomas Kinkade Center for the Arts. The life of Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart comes to life through the eyes of his rival, Salieri. Tickets can be purchased through the AMHS box office during lunch periods or one hour before the show. For more information, call 408-342-4363.

Honors Information Night for Junior High Students

Archbishop Mitty will be hosting a Junior High Honors Night on Tuesday, January 22nd beginning at 7pm. This event highlights the honors, accelerated, and advanced placement courses offered at Archbishop Mitty High School. Both Archbishop Mitty students and teachers will be on hand to give their perspectives on our college preparatory curriculum. All prospective 7th and 8th grade students and their parents are invited to attend. To reserve your place for this informational evening, please contact the Admissions Office at (408) 342-4204.

Freshman Divisional Liturgy

This Wednesday, January 16th, we celebrate the Freshman Divisional Liturgy. Our freshman class gathers together in prayer to focus on the theme of Unity. In a world torn by conflict and violence, we can create more peace by bringing people together as a community. So in prayer, we gather to recognize and honor each other's unique qualities as gifts from God.

High School Placement Testing at Archbishop Mitty

Testing is underway at Archbishop Mitty for 8th graders who are looking to become part of our community beginning in the fall of 2008. The testing begins at 9 a.m. on January 12 and January 19. Please refer to the Admissions page for forms and additional information. We ask that you arrive at 8:30 a.m. in preparation for the 9 a.m. start time.

Monarch Madness Sign Ups This Week

The Madness season begins Tuesday. Sign-ups for the Monarch Madness teams take place Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday during lunch outside of Aymar. Fifty students are chosen from each class to make up class level teams in search of the illustrious Monarch Madness victory. Sign up and become a part of history!

Congratulations to Senior Amanda Gil who is Featured in the January 2008 Issue of Volleyball Magazine.

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5th Annual Northern California Yoga Championship

Mitty will be hosting the 5th Annual Northern California Yoga Championship benefiting the Autism Education Network. This event will be held on January 5 at 11:00 a.m. in the Aymar Event Center. For more information, go to this link.

Men’s basketball team to participate in the Basketball Hall of Fame Invitational in Springfield Massachusetts

On January 18th, the men’s basketball team will travel to the birthplace of basketball to participate in the Hoophall Classic, a high school invitational sponsored by the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame. Top high school teams from around the country have been invited to participate in this prestigious tournament, and Mitty’s game is expected to be televised nationally on January 21st. Please visit the Hall of Fame website for more details.

Congratulations to Senior Hannah Stephens who was named San Jose Mercury News Athlete of the Week

“The University of Utah-bound senior was a steady presence for the Monarchs, who finished second in the Archbishop Mitty New Year's Classic. The Monarchs lost in the final 45-39 to Whitney Young-Chicago, ranked fifth in the nation by Sports Illustrated. Stephens scored 11 points in the final and 13 points in a 67-34 victory over Wilcox in the semifinals. An adept ballhandler with a good outside shot, Stephens was moved from point guard to shooting guard. ‘We needed some more offense so I thought I'd free her up from the ballhandling duties,’ Coach Sue Phillips said. ‘Hannah is solid and consistent; she can knock down the outside shot or take you off the bounce to the rim.’”

Congratulations to Senior Collin Chiverton who was named San Jose Mercury News Athlete of the Week

“The St. Mary's-bound senior scored a game-high 27 points Saturday as the Monarchs improved to 9-0 with an 86-65 victory over Oregon City in the Les Schwab Invitational in Hillsboro, Oregon. Chiverton averaged 19.8 points during the four-game tournament, and had 19 rebounds. Chiverton's seven three-pointers helped Mitty's attack. ‘A majority of his points were drives to the basket,’ Mitty Coach Brian Eagleson said. ‘He got going in transition and that helped open things up for the entire offense.’ An All-Mercury News selection as a junior, Chiverton was named to the all-tournament team.”

Remember Archbishop Mitty in your 2007 End of Year Giving

It's not too late to make an end of year gift to Archbishop Mitty High School. Your contribution can be made with a VISA or Mastercard online, with a check dated in 2007 and postmarked on or before December 31, 2007 or via stock transfers that occur before December 31st. The faculty, staff and students of Archbishop Mitty High School thank you for your generous and ongoing support. Follow this link for more informations. Happy Holidays!

Congratulations to senior Kylie Kucinski who was crowned Miss California in the National American Miss pageant this summer. National American Miss is a nationwide program that focuses on developing young women to become tomorrow's leader.