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Serra Model United Nations Team
Serra's Model UN Team received a special grant from a generous donor who underwrote the trip to New York to participate at the National High School Model UN conference. 3800 students from 158 high schools nationally, including international high schools, attended the largest Model United Nations Program ever held.
As a small school with 8 of its finest in attendance, Serra was assigned to represent the nation of Papua New Guinea. Brendan Reynolds, our Model UN adviser and English teacher, proudly reported that the Cavaliers displayed teamwork, were intensely involved in discussions and, controlled the flow of debate in their committees. The Serra (Papua New Guinea) delegation was integral in the development of recommended solutions that then appeared as written resolutions for their assigned topics.
When the opportunity appeared, Mr. Reynolds organized a visit to the 9/11 Memorial that included a full classroom workshop which covered 7 of the 10 history common core standards.
From left to right above, Freddy Soltero, Anthony Licea, Justin Nkemere, Jorrod Cook, Mr. Brendan Reynolds, Tommy Bothwell, Justin Shepherd, Grant Crudupt and J'son Jones are pictured at the dais of the UN General Assembly in the United Nations building.
The Dedication to Excellence Gala
Honoring Diana Murphy
A can't miss event..
Diana Murphy became the Program Director for "Partners in Los Angeles Catholic Education" (PLACE Corps) at its inception in 2000. PLACE Corps is a graduate program at Loyola Marymount University's School of Education. Diana has grown the PLACE Corps program into a remarkable success in Catholic Education in Los Angeles.
PLACE Corps began in partnership with 11 schools in the fall of 2001. PLACE Corps is now in partnership with 35 Archdiocesan schools. In addition, PLACE Corps Alumni are serving as teachers and administrators in many additional Archdiocesan schools.
You can learn more about the PLACE Corps program by clicking here.
Showing off their tickets to the event are Helena Conley, Serra Alumni Council President, Diana Murphy, PLACE Corps Director, Edgar Alonso, PLACE Corps Assistant Director and Tom Young, Senior Administrative Coordinator.
In the coming weeks, you will learn more about PLACE Corps and how Serra began participating in PLACE Corps. Click here to see the Serra "PLACErs."
You are invited to join us in honoring Diana Murphy and her role as Director of "Partners in Los Angeles Catholic Education."
Click here for sponsorship, silent auction and ticket information. It happens every year, we get donations of tickets and tables from people who can't attend the event but want to help.
1st Dedication Ticket Sold
 Edward "Ted" Dunlap went online and purchased the First Ticket to the Dedication to Excellence Dinner to be held on May 2nd honoring Diana Murphy. Ted came to Serra as a Place Corps math teacher as a part of Cohort 6 in 2006. Ted became Athletic Director and left last June to pursue an MBA at USC. Ted also serves as a member of both the PLACE Corps Advisory Board and Alumni Council.
Ted's parents, John & Denise Dunlap, support Serra's "Invest in a Student" program. You can too by clicking here.
Lady Cavs Keep Rolling
The Lady Cavs basketball team knocked off Westchester High School 76-43 Wednesday night at Serra in the first round of the CIF Division 1 play-offs for the State Championship. Westchester was the City Division 1 champion. The Lady Cavs host Canyon Springs of Moreno Valley Saturday night, March 14 (tomorrow)at 6:00PM in the Cavalier gym. Canyon Springs won its first round game 79-51 against LA University. Both teams have lost close games to Oaks Christian. Serra is the 3rd seed in the southern section and Canyon Springs is the 6th seed. Anytime you can watch the Lady Cavs play defense....you get your $ worth. Go to MaxPreps for all in information on your Lady Cavs basketball team.
Oh, FYI, The 17 Lady Cavs have an average GPA of 3.16.
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