It’s a New Year at the Best Private High School - HomeTown News
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It’s a New Year at the Best Private High School - HomeTown News
Saint Monica Preparatory was named the Best Private High School by HomeTown News readers in its annual "Best of" issue for the THIRD year in a row! We are grateful for the recognition and opportunity to highlight our school offerings - from experiential learning opportunities, Mariner Ocean Research Institute and Japanese Exchange Program, to the strong community where students are known by name and given direction to foster their growth academically, spiritually, and social/emotionally, to the competitive athletic program.
Noting that we are entering our second year as one unified TK-12 school, HomeTown News cited SMPREP's robust academics and counseling program, as well as our 2023 graduates matriculating to competitive colleges and universities, in its Best Private High School ranking.
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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.