Favorite Senior Memories

"Definitely spending time with my fellow classmates and brothers at Kairos."

"Because of the Covid-19 pandemic, our baseball season ended abruptly. However, there were some games played. One win, in particular against Desert Oasis at GSC, brought back thoughts of a memorable game that occurred the year before during our annual baseball trip to Las Vegas. To boost morale, we had a player meeting in a teammate’s room. We all assembled to discuss the game that we were going to play the next day against the top team in Nevada, Desert Oasis High School. We gathered in part to celebrate the two games that we won that day, but began to discuss how much we wanted to beat Desert Oasis. One player had a good luck superstition whereby he would eat hot, spicy chips the night before he pitched. Since we all wanted to play at our best the next day, we all joined in on his ritual and ate the hot chips. The result was a 9-2 victory the next day."

"I'll never forget my mornings spent in the library. Every day throughout my time at St. Francis, the library served as my refuge from the stresses of the school for thirty minutes before school began. Having that as a space to relax, get homework done, read, and enjoy myself before classes was an invaluable asset to countless students (especially myself). As a last note, I want to thank all four of the librarians that have been at the school since 2016, and give a special note of appreciation to our current one, Ms. Wicke for putting so much effort into supporting students and the library. Your kindness will not be forgotten!"

"My favorite memories at St. Francis were the times I spent with my soccer teammates throughout my four years during the many soccer tournaments/games, especially the Oceanside trips, and all the times spent outside of the pitch with my teammates. An especially rewarding memory was winning the Championship game in the 2019 Ralph Brandt Burroughs Tournament by beating the defending champions El Camino Real in overtime. This game demonstrated our team character as we came back from a deficit to tie the game in the last minutes of the game and eventually win in overtime."

"Favorite memories of St Francis are: My 10th grade year when the football team made it to the CIF championship Game that was televised . Although the outcome was not what we expected it was a monumental moment because it had been 68 yrs since the team last made it to the championship game. The other memory was the honor of being a Golden Knight, a true reflection of my growth and character throughout the years here at St. Francis."

"One of my favorite memories while at St. Francis was running onto Friedman Field with my brothers at the start of my senior football season. We worked together for 4 years to get to varsity with early morning lifting and afternoon workouts. We did this to prepare for our final season so hearing the shouts of joy from parents and fans while being next to my brothers was exhilarating and a highlight for me."

"My best memories come from the football field. Being able to grow with my fellow teammates over the four years made my experience at Saint Francis so memorable. After three long years of being upset by Cathedral we were finally able to pull off a victory and become Angeles League Champions. Celebrating the 33 to 0 victory was one of the most amazing experiences of my life. This will be unforgettable."

"After visiting one of the churches in Assisi, we all piled into vans to head back to Assisi. A group of my friends and I piled into one van and for whatever reason began telling stories of funny moments that happened to us and our classmates. It lasted all of ten minutes (because that is how long the van ride was) but by the end we all had tears rolling down our cheeks and I had the hiccups."

"Each and every time I was able to hang out with my friends that are just as crazy as I am."

"My favorite memory at St. Francis was during the Assisi pilgrimage. It is a tie between an an early morning hike with my Choir teacher to the Rocco Maggiore and the time I spent a late afternoon exploring the most charming hidden nooks and crannies of the town. I look back at the photos I took during those two times in Assisi often."

"The retreats, specifically: Pulling into a near empty parking lot after a bad day, and finding one of my SF brothers in the spot next to me. We talked for a long time and reminisced about past memories, really showed me what true brotherhood is. The year after that we led, to me, the most meaningful retreat I’ve ever been on together."

"It is tough to recount just one favorite memory from my time at Saint Francis. There are so many unforgettable moments from just seeing my brothers everyday. Whether it was just messing around in class, moshing after wins in the locker room, or the random funny moments we won’t soon forget. It’s been a great 4 years."

"My favorite memory was working on the documentary production for the mass media class. The editing, filming, and planning of it were some of the most enjoyable experiences on and off campus. I was very proud of the end product and the valuable knowledge gained surrounding the issue of homelessness in Los Angeles."

"My favorite memory at St. Francis was when the drumline traveled to Disneyland. We got to perform many songs we learned live, and the rest of the time we got to go around and ride the attractions. Skipping a day of school wasn’t half bad either."

"I have two favorite memories, one specific and one general. 1) Winning league against Cathedral with the football team and 2) although it ended abruptly, I was lucky to have the chance to play on the Varsity baseball team my senior year with my brother on the team and my dad coaching."

"My favorite memory was running out of the locker room the final time and coming onto the basketball court filled with friends and family. Holding up the Southern State Basketball Championship plaque and cutting down the nets are memories that I will never forget."

"My favorite memory at St. Francis would definitely be my time in Ms. Valenzuela's Honors American Literature class. Chaz's dust bowl presentation will remain the gold standard for creative application of course material."

"Bonding with my brothers at retreats and through sports. The CIF Championship my sophomore year was really fun although we lost...it was fun to get called up to varsity and experience the SF championship environment."

"I don’t have one specific memory that I can call my favorite. I think my whole experience at St. Francis was very valuable and memorable. From the late nights studying for test to the football and basketball games."

"My favorite memory at Saint Francis was going to Vegas with the baseball team. It was just great bonding with all of my friends and getting into some friendly shenanigans."

"My favorite memory was beating Cathedral in football on senior night. It was something our team worked very hard for and it was the best feeling to get the win that night."

"Our favorite memory at St. Francis was watching Brayden act on stage for the first time. His presence and acting skills blew us away and we were bursting with pride."

"My favorite memory at St. Francis was probably this years basketball season. The basketball games are always so much fun and to see the team go so far was amazing."

"I have two favorite memories at St. Francis. The 1st one is when soccer won the Burroughs’s tournament and my 2nd one was being able to experience Kairos."

"One of my favorite memories from SF is the fun times we had during Mr. Strazzeri’s G block...and the passing period before. iykyk"

"My favorite memory at St. Francis was cutting down the nets after we won the regional state championship in front of the whole St. Francis community."

"The many hours spent on the baseball field with my boys. One specific game that stands out is beating Loyola our last game before getting shut down."

"My favorite memory at St.Francis was spending playing on the Lacrosse team and the bond that I our team had. And lunches in Mr. Heinen's classroom."

"I will never forget the time Mr. Dierking flipped a desk sideways and drew a concentric city model on the top to explain the concept to us."

"My favorite memory is working at the football games for Kinesiology hours and hanging out with all of my friends while watching them play."

"I will never forget my time with Student Council and Link especially in my senior year. Making a difference in all the students' lives was incredible."

"I don't have a specific favorite memory at St. Francis, because I enjoyed every day being with my friends regardless of the classes."

"Getting the Hall of Fame award was my favorite memory because it felt like a culmination of all my academic efforts in high school."

"It would definitely be my link group when I was a freshmen. I always felt welcomed and I knew I would love this school."

"Meeting Father John on the Assisi pilgrimage and visiting La Verna Sanctuary where St. Francis received the stigmata."

"My favorite memory was our Junior retreat at St Francis, known as Emmaus. It was exhilarating and full of surprises."

"My most memorable experience at St. Francis was helping host the annual school blood drive during my senior year."

"My favorite memory at St. Francis is definitely the time spend with my fellow brothers/classmates at Kairos."

"My favorite St. Francis memory is playing foosball with my friends after school while listening to music."

"Mr. Gleason shaved off his hair in the meeting room on Kairos to encourage us to open up and be brave."

"Flying gliders with Mr. Fredette's Aviation Club, Sierra Foxtrot, in the high desert of Los Angeles."

"My favorite memory at St. Francis was going to basketball and football games with my friends."

"Setting new PRs in pole vault. Hanging out with friends at football and basketball games."

"My favorite St. Francis memory was making new friends and joking around at lunchtime."

"Beating Cathedral to be league champs our senior year for football."

"Playing football under Friday night lights at Friedman Field."

"Being greeted by Fr. Tony and Fr. Christopher every morning."

"Participating in the school plays, especially In the Heights."

"Performing in Fiddler on the Roof or the Assisi Pilgrimage."

"Making lifelong friends. Kairos KNIT Student Council LINK."

"Break and Lunch on the Senior Lawn."

"Saint Francis vs Loyola basketball game this past year."

"Suiting up in my SF uniform for practice and games."

"Being the inaugural winner of the President's Coin."

"Going to CIF Finals with the Cross Country team."

"Ringing the bell after we won the football game."

"My favorite memory at Saint Francis has to be waking up super early and going to school before everyone else with the golf team to play in our first tournament of the year. The van ride took about an hour and thirty minutes, it was always fun to laugh with Coach Ostrom and the team before playing a tournament. Being the captain for the golf team at Saint Francis was an experience I’ll never forget. Having the best Coach also made the experience that much more fun and important to me. It was super tough watching our season get canceled. We had a really talented group, this team will always have a special place in my heart."

"Football games freshmen year in the MOSH Pit."

"Playing volleyball all 4 years and Kairos."

"Winning the Burroughs Soccer Tournament."

"Being a member of the swim team."

"My senior cross country season."

"Having mariachi at school."

"Dunk tank or teachers v. students basketball game."

"Last home basketball game."

"Assisi- life changing."

"My favorite memory at SF was every Friday night pregame in the weight room getting ready to run out in front of all the students and fans and play football."