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Thursday, November 29, 2012
Monday, November 26, 2012
Monday, November 19, 2012
Introducing AMAZING STS Alums!
Meet Sal Castro...
In March
1968, nearly 10,000 Mexican American students from five Los Angeles high
schools walked out on their classes to protest the disparaging conditions of
their educational system. During the historic
10-day “Blowouts,” students brought the Los Angeles school system to a sudden standstill. This event signified the beginning of the Chicano civil rights movement.
Sal Castro was a motivating force in these protests as he inspired students to reach their potential and made it his mission to educate them about their Mexican-American heritage. When his high school students expressed their concerns about limited resources and opportunities, he listened. He strongly believed in the importance of education and supported them as they fought for a better education system. Shortly after the protests, Sal and twelve others were prosecuted by the county Grand jury for conspiring to instigate the walkouts. They were freed on bail thanks to monetary contributions from Robert Kennedy and Eugene McCarthy, 1968 presidential candidates who also believed in equality for all.
Sal always continued his commitment to youth through his coordination of the Chicano Youth Leadership Conference. All the students that have participated in the CYLC have an 84% graduation rate from four-year colleges and/or universities. During his lectures, Sal shares his own experiences during the time of the “Blowouts” and discusses the contributions of other Mexican-Americans to the United States.
10-day “Blowouts,” students brought the Los Angeles school system to a sudden standstill. This event signified the beginning of the Chicano civil rights movement.
Sal Castro was a motivating force in these protests as he inspired students to reach their potential and made it his mission to educate them about their Mexican-American heritage. When his high school students expressed their concerns about limited resources and opportunities, he listened. He strongly believed in the importance of education and supported them as they fought for a better education system. Shortly after the protests, Sal and twelve others were prosecuted by the county Grand jury for conspiring to instigate the walkouts. They were freed on bail thanks to monetary contributions from Robert Kennedy and Eugene McCarthy, 1968 presidential candidates who also believed in equality for all.
Sal always continued his commitment to youth through his coordination of the Chicano Youth Leadership Conference. All the students that have participated in the CYLC have an 84% graduation rate from four-year colleges and/or universities. During his lectures, Sal shares his own experiences during the time of the “Blowouts” and discusses the contributions of other Mexican-Americans to the United States.
His work
was so important that he was featured in the documentary, “Chicano!” (1996). That same year he was invited to the White
House by President Clinton in May 1996.
Later, Edward
James Olmos directed and Moctezuma Esparanza produced the HBO movie, “Walkout”
(2006), bringing to life the dramatic protest that served as the driving force
of the Chicano civil rights movement.
Sal
overcame discrimination as a youngster in elementary school, throughout high
school and as an adult proudly wearing his US Military uniform and despite of
these arduous times, he became an educator, activist, author, and constant advocate
of equality in educational opportunities for Chicano youth. Sal attended many other
schools, including Belvedere Elementary, schools in Mexico, and Cathedral High
School.
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“Blowouts!”
Sal
Castro’s book is available through Amazon.com, but you can click on the
link and purchase directly. Sal spoke to the Class of 2012 at St.
Thomas
and will be invited for a return performance to speak to the Class of
2013.
Sal is
one of our STS amazing alums,
Class of 1948!
Way to go Sal Castro!!
Sunday, November 18, 2012
Alumni Business Network
We all know that in business...WORD OF MOUTH REFERRALS are the best and most lasting. A testimonial from a friend or business colleague you respect is enormous in having successful new business. Once you and your company does the rest...repeat business is sure to ensue.
STS Alumni Business Network is here for you...A free service for all alum in business.
If you would like to be added to our Alumni Business Network and take advantage of this great networking opportunity, please email Raymond Saborio at ALUMNI4STS@yahoo.com
Be sure to include:
- Your Full Name
- Graduation Year
- Business Name
- Business Information (Type of Business, Address, Website, Phone Number, Deals, Discounts,etc.)
Annual Holiday Appeal
Do you know what happens annually, on the Monday following Thanksgiving? St. Thomas the Apostle School launches a Holiday Appeal. The appeal runs into the beginning of the new calendar year. Proceeds from the Holiday Appeal continue to fund scholarship programs and a quality Catholic education for our neighborhood children.
This year, the Carrie Estelle Doheny Foundation
has offered us a matching grant in the amount of $25,000 throughout this
holiday season and we are eternally grateful for their generosity.
You can be a part of the Holiday Appeal too! - Just call Raymond Saborio at 323-737-4730 to see how you can help too or click on ... Donating is easy! on this page.
Friday, November 16, 2012
Thursday, November 15, 2012
St. Thomas School has been nominated for a grant that is being made possible through Clorox Grants for School Programs. We need your votes, the top school will be selected with the most votes and will receive financial funding of $50,000. A few others will be given awards up to $25,000.
For nearly 20 years, the STS Visual and Performing Arts After School Program has produced a full-length musical production every spring that showcases the talents of our 4th - 8th grade students. The spring musical has always been an opportunity for our students to develop their creative energy and enjoy the simple pleasures of live theater. Over the years, we have strengthened this notion of in over 300 cast members and have reached thousands of family members and friends as audience members.
How this Grant will Help:
A $50,000 "Power a Bright Future" grant will guarantee funding for St. Thomas' spring musical for the next five years. On average, each musical production costs about $10,000. This total accounts for rights acquisitions, musician fees, equipment rental, costume purchases and scenic expenses. St. Thomas the Apostle School, a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization, has a student body of about 300. Of these, 85% qualify for free or reduced lunch and 92% receive financial assistance. Times are hard and the arts are always the first to go. And yet, we are committed to providing our students a solid education paired with an outlet that empowers and supports character development, boosts self-confidence, and allows for artistic expression and creativity. This grant will help us continue to be one of the few elementary schools in the area that provides students with arts related extracurricular programs where, sadly, our students may encounter crime, gang activity and drugs as part of their everyday lives. It is our goal to promote the arts and keep our students away from harm!
A $50,000 "Power a Bright Future" grant will guarantee funding for St. Thomas' spring musical for the next five years. On average, each musical production costs about $10,000. This total accounts for rights acquisitions, musician fees, equipment rental, costume purchases and scenic expenses. St. Thomas the Apostle School, a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization, has a student body of about 300. Of these, 85% qualify for free or reduced lunch and 92% receive financial assistance. Times are hard and the arts are always the first to go. And yet, we are committed to providing our students a solid education paired with an outlet that empowers and supports character development, boosts self-confidence, and allows for artistic expression and creativity. This grant will help us continue to be one of the few elementary schools in the area that provides students with arts related extracurricular programs where, sadly, our students may encounter crime, gang activity and drugs as part of their everyday lives. It is our goal to promote the arts and keep our students away from harm!
Here's how you can help STS win! You may vote once daily until the grant cycle is over, on Tuesday, December 18, 2012.
You can participate in two ways:
- Texting:
Text 1924pbf to 95248 to vote. You will receive one message confirming each vote entry. One vote per day per mobile number. Text HELP for help. Message and Data rates may apply. This is definitely the easiest. Remember, Message and Data rates may apply.Or,
- Vote on line.
Go to Power a Bright Future (click this link). Enter Los Angeles, CA in the Location Search. Scrol until you find the St Thomas the Apostle entry and select the "Vote for This" button.
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