Experiential Learning at SMPREP
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Experiential Learning at SMPREP
Welcome back to all of our students, especially our high school students with adventures to share after international travel to Ecuador and the Galapagos Islands, and Italy over Spring Break for two exceptional trips planned by our Dean of Experiential Learning Rob Greene. In Italy students explored Catholic and culinary highlights across Venice, Florence, Sorrento and Rome capped off with a private Mass at the Vatican. Beginning in Quito, Ecuador's capital, students immersed themselves in the history and culture before taking part in a service project at Rancho Primicias, a private reserve for giant tortoises in the Galapagos, and snorkeled, swam and hiked around an active volcano as part of the tropical adventure. This week, a group of students are visiting Valley Forge National Historical Park in Pennsylvania to discover more about the American Revolution. This summer, additional students will journey to Nairobi, Kenya where they will help support and serve the local community with Holy Cross Dandora Catholic Parish and St. James Primary School, followed by a four-day African safari. Five students will also travel to Japan this summer with Japanese Teacher Shiho Yoshida for an immersive two weeks at Koyasan High School as part of our exchange program. Safe travels Mariners!
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Next April during the National Football League Draft, our eyes will be on Saint Monica alum and Washington State wide receiver Kyle Williams ‘20. Williams honed his football skills here at Saint Monica, leading to a standout prep career. His success at WSU placed him in the program's record books, ranking second in single-season receiving touchdowns and fourth in receiving yards. As he continues to make waves, his future in the professional ranks looks bright with scouts closely following his every move.
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This week, Saint Monica Preparatory celebrated the gift that is Catholic education during the annual, nationwide Catholic Schools Week (CSW) - culminating in an all school Mass. Despite the challenging start to 2025, Msgr. Torgerson encouraged everyone to be grateful to be here together as part of the Mariner community. It was a week full of gratitude and appreciation for the role the parish, community, SMPREP families, the nation, our talented students and of course, our wonderful faculty and staff play in creating the strong foundation provided by Saint Monica Prep.
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Many among our Saint Monica Prep community of families, faculty and staff, school board and alumni have lost homes, businesses and so much more in the devastating wildfires. We continue to pray for our Los Angeles community as it recovers and rebuilds. Mariners have answered the call by helping support families displaced by the wildfires. We are grateful to all of the first responders including our own alum Sam Saldibar ‘14, a firefighter with the LA County Fire Department serving on the frontlines of the Eaton Fire.