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Welcome to St. Bonaventure
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Our Mission Statement
As a community of faith inspired by Christian values and celebrated in Catholic tradition, St. Bonaventure High School fosters a shared dedication to living faith, engaging hearts, enlightening minds, achieving excellence and transforming lives. We commit to the education of the whole person, entrusting to each student the values, knowledge, and wisdom to witness the call to serve and transform the world.
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CIF Championship Sweatshirts!
SBHS Booster Department is selling limited edition Championship Sweatshirts, order yours today. Click on the image to the left to take you to the order form. Congradulations to the 2023 Varsity Football Team for their 24-21 CIF Finals victory over Warren HS. This is St. Bonaventure's 11th CIF Football Title (most in the county)!
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Seraph Performing Arts Center
St. Bonaventure High School - October 27, 2023: Marking six decades of academic and extracurricular excellence, St. Bonaventure High School proudly announces the inauguration of its dedicated Performing Arts Center – the Seraph Black Box Theatre. This monumental addition amplifies the school’s commitment to nurturing talent and celebrating the arts.
Making the grand debut of this state-of-the-art space, the school is thrilled to present "Almost, Maine," a heartwarming play by the renowned John Cariani. Set to premiere on November 30th at 7 pm, with subsequent performances on December 1st and 2nd at 7 pm, and a special matinee show on Sunday, Dec. 3 at 2 pm.
"Almost, Maine," is a charming tapestry of nine short plays, each delving deep into the nuances of love and loss set against the backdrop of the whimsical, almost-town of Almost, Maine. With its delightful mix of magic realism, the play captures moments of serendipity, heartache, and hope. If you like "Love Actually," you will love "Almost, Maine." Under the skilled direction of Ventura County director Patti Strickland, the production promises an unforgettable experience, combining stellar performances, emotive storytelling, and the magic of theatre.
Join us in celebrating this historic milestone for St. Bonaventure High School and indulge in a theatrical experience that explores the intricacies of the human heart.
Ticket Information:
Seating is limited to 100 per show, so buy your tickets early!
All tickets $10
https://gofan.co/app/school/CA8031?activity=Performing% 20Arts 
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North Pole @ Noon Shadow DayThank you prospective families for attending our Open House on November 5th, now is the time to register for our special shadow day. North Pole @ noon is a special holiday event at SBHS that features a ton of amazing activities including a surprise visit by you know who?
. While shadowing our Seraphs, you students will have a chance to meet their teachers and participate in our Seraph learning environment.
Contact Wolfgang Wood at wwood@sbhsvta.org for more details and how to register for the event!
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The 2024 Einstein Wine and Brew
For questions regarding this event on becoming a vendor or to donate to our auction, please email Dawn Norkewicz, Director of Special Events & Fundraising at dnorkewicz@sbhsvta.org
Click on the image below to purchase your tickets today!
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Help us complete the SBHS Chapel
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Brother Paul....
Edward T. O’Donnell, a History Professor from Holy Cross College, claims that the origin of the term – luck of the Irish, stems from the fact that many successful gold rush miners were either Irish or of Irish-American birth. That caused the locals to believe their luck may somehow tie into their lineage. This certainly was true with our beloved Brother Paul Horkan and his ability to inspire donors, students, teachers, coaches, and artists to think beyond what seemed possible to create new programs, better existing ones, and reimagine our campus. His belief in each person's excellence was contagious.
Our beloved Brother Paul Horkan came to St. Bonaventure High School in 1979 and taught until he was asked to serve as Principal from 1986 through 2007. During his time as principal, and under his visionary leadership, the school grew in numbers, and we added a large complex that housed the administration and program heads, as well as new classrooms.
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The football program rose to new heights, winning consecutive CIF and state titles; all other sports excelled, academic excellence thrived, and an award-winning drama department was created. Another exciting project that was near and dear to his heart was the new athletic field with modern "artificial turf" surface and a beautiful track. Everything seemed possible with Brother Paul's ebullient energy.
To honor the great legend and true Seraph of Saint Bonaventure High School, Brother Paul, we are opening an endowment fund to provide the opportunity for all to participate in building a foundation of support so his legacy of excellence and vision can live on forever. Please share your love of Brother by considering a gift to the Brother Paul Endowment Fund.Once A Seraph, Always A Seraph!
Special Article on Brother Paul
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We Remember Coach Dave Currey
Coach Dave Currey came to St. Bonaventure in the spring of 1967 as the new Athletic Director and Football coach. He was to bring the Seraphs into Tri Valley League following the school’s inaugural season as a free lance school. In 1968, his second year at SBHS, Coach Currey guided the Seraph football team to the “A” CIF Championship. This was the first championship of any type for SBHS and it was achieved in just the third year in which the school competed in organized sports. The following year, Coach Currey led the Seraphs to ten consecutive wins and a Tri Valley League Championship before bowing out in CIF semi-final game.
In addition to being Athletic Director and Head Football coach, he taught Civics, Physical Education, and Driver’s Education. He built a strong booster program and he contributed greatly to the school’s fundraising efforts. He has stated that leaving SBHS was not an easy decision because he valued so highly the feeling of community and the sense of commitment which existed at the school.
Coach Currey left St. Bonaventure in 1970 to become an assistant coach at Stanford University. He served on the staff of heralded coach John Ralston. During this time Stanford won the 1971 and 1972 Rose Bowls led by Heisman Trophy winning quarterback, Jim Plunkett.
"May Coach forever rest in God’s goodness—-he’s in paradise with all our fathers and moms and kids of our departed Seraph family—-I KNOW they will welcome him into eternity, and Mr. Ed Bruer will show film at 8". (Mr. Greg Dufresne)
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Prospective Families
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St. Bonaventure Prayer
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Lord, be ever my hope and my whole confidence, my riches, my delight, my pleasure, and my joy. Be my rest, my peace, my sweetness and my delight. Be my spiritual enjoyment, my food and refreshment. Be my refuge and my help, my wisdom, my reward, my possession, and my treasure, in whom my mind and my heart may ever remain fixed and firm now and forever. Amen.
Saint Bonaventure, pray for us.
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