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==Introduction==
==Introduction==
Since opening its doors in 1950, Salpointe Catholic has enjoyed a distinguished reputation for its strong curriculum, competitive athletics, highly-acclaimed fine arts, faith-strengthening religious program and spirited co-curricular activities. Salpointe is a private, Catholic college-preparatory high school enrolling approximately 1200 students. The school is certified by the [[Western Catholic Educational Association]] and accredited as a college-preparatory school by the [[North Central Association of Colleges]] and Schools. <ref>www.Salpointe.org[http://www.salpointe.org/Page.aspx?pid=205]</ref>
Salpointe Catholic High School is a private, Catholic college-preparatory high school located in Tucson, Arizona, enrolling approximately 1200 students. The school is certified by the [[Western Catholic Educational Association]] and accredited as a college-preparatory school by the [[North Central Association of Colleges]] and Schools. <ref>www.Salpointe.org[http://www.salpointe.org/Page.aspx?pid=205]</ref>


===History===
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The Salpointe Alumni Band is a seventeen part, all scored, volunteer Jazz Band. Playing Big Band and other genres of music, the band plays for no charge at various functions throughout Tucson.  The Salpointe Alumni Band was started on April 9, 2003 by four past band members: Ron Lusteck ’62, Mary Lou (Rhome) Clark ’67, Phil Oliver ’67 and Bob Steinmann ’86.<ref>The Salpointe Alumni Band[http://www.salpointe.org/Page.aspx?pid=367]</ref> All alumni are welcome to join the Alumni Band whether they participated in band at Salpointe or not; membership is open to all musicians. Practice is every Tuesday 7-9pm in the Music Studio on the Salpointe campus.  
The Salpointe Alumni Band is a seventeen part, all scored, volunteer Jazz Band. Playing Big Band and other genres of music, the band plays for no charge at various functions throughout Tucson.  The Salpointe Alumni Band was started on April 9, 2003 by four past band members: Ron Lusteck ’62, Mary Lou (Rhome) Clark ’67, Phil Oliver ’67 and Bob Steinmann ’86.<ref>The Salpointe Alumni Band[http://www.salpointe.org/Page.aspx?pid=367]</ref> All alumni are welcome to join the Alumni Band whether they participated in band at Salpointe or not; membership is open to all musicians. Practice is every Tuesday 7-9pm in the Music Studio on the Salpointe campus.  
====Notable Alumni====
====Notable Alumni====


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Introduction

Salpointe Catholic High School is a private, Catholic college-preparatory high school located in Tucson, Arizona, enrolling approximately 1200 students. The school is certified by the Western Catholic Educational Association and accredited as a college-preparatory school by the North Central Association of Colleges and Schools. [1]

History

Academic Departments

English

Social Studies

Theology

Applied Sciences

Humanities

Modern Languages

The Salpointe Catholic High School Foreign Language Department offers the study of three languages: four levels of French, three levels of Latin (four as of 2010-2011) and five levels of Spanish. The department also offers honors levels in all three languages, Advanced Placement (AP) courses in French and Spanish as well as a program for native Spanish speakers. [2]

Mathematics

Fine Arts

Science

Campus Ministry

Under the guidance of the Carmelites, Salpointe has developed an active campus ministry. Students are encouraged to attend a number of retreats throughout their time at Salpointe, culminating in the Kairos experience during their junior or senior year. Salpointe's four-year retreat program is directed by the Campus Ministry Department and is led by well-prepared students and adult teams. All freshmen, sophomores, and juniors are expected to take part in their retreat day. Each retreat is part of a four-part program. Part I, for freshmen, has its focus on the celebration of our diversity and the dignity of all people. Part II, the sophomore retreat, focuses on the value of respect of one's self and in our relationships. Part III for juniors, is centered on servant leadership. Part IV is the Kairos retreat. [3]

Days of Recollection

The Days of Recollection are a time for students to reevaluate themselves, their peers, and their faith. During this day, the students will participate in exercises involving self evaluation, reflection, and learning from the experiences of their peer leaders. The Freshman and Sophomore classes participate in these days, each focusing on a specific theme. The Freshman focus on the celebration of dignity and diversity and recognizing these aspects of their school and social lives. The Sophomore’s focus is on respecting the relationships in their lives, with others as well as themselves.

Junior Day of Servant Leadership

The Junior class participates in a Junior Day of Servant Leadership. In compliance with the mandatory Social Justice class that Juniors must take, the Juniors get a chance to put what they learned into action. With projects like The Community Food Bank, Bens Bells, Democratic and Republican Headquarters, and Bufflegrass removal, these students work on improving the community that they have found faults in.

Kairos Retreat

The Kairos retreat for juniors and seniors is a four-day experience in which the students have the opportunity to reflect upon their experience of God, family, and friends throughout their high school years, and to look ahead to what the future holds and how God is present in both. [4] These retreats are held during school days. The retreat is not mandatory, but most students participate by the end of their senior year. Seven retreats are offered per class, with two opportunities to attend at the end of junior year or five opportunities to go during senior.

Athletics

Athletic Accomplishments

Sport Region Championships Region Tournament State Runner-up State Champion
Men’s Cross Country 1956, 1964, 1996, 2003, 2004, 2007, 2008 2005
Women's Cross Country 1994, 2000, 2005, 2007 2000 2005
Men's Golf 1964, 1967, 1980, 1981, 1982, 1983, 1984, 1991, 1993, 1994, 2001, 2003,2004, 2005, 2006, 2008,2009 1994, 1996, 2000 2005, 2006, 2008 1964, 1980, 1981, 2004
Women's Golf 1999, 2000, 2001, 2002,2003,2005, 2008, 2009 2000 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003
Men's Swimming and Diving 1985, 1986, 1987, 1990,1994, 1995, 1996, 1997, 1998, 1999, 2000, 2001,2002, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009 1990 1998
Women's Swimming and Diving 1988, 1990, 1991, 1992, 1993, 1994, 1995, 1996, 1997, 1998, 1999, 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009 1988, 1989, 1990, 1991, 1992 1993, 1994, 1995, 1996
Women's Volleyball 1985, 1986, 1993, 1994, 1995, 1996, 1997, 1998, 1999, 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008 1967, 1968, 1994, 1995, 1996, 1997, 1998, 1999, 2000, 2001
Men's Basketball 1994, 1995, 1996, 1997, 1998, 1999, 2000, 2001, 2004 1983, 1990, 1991, 1994, 1995, 1996, 1997, 1999, 2000, 2007 1996, 1998
Women's Basketball 1997, 2000, 2001, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006 2000
Men's Soccer 1982, 1983, 1984, 1985, 1986, 1987, 1988, 1989, 1990, 1991, 1992, 1993, 1994, 1995, 1996, 1997, 1998, 2000, 2001, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007 1986, 1987, 1988, 1990, 1991, 1992, 1993, 1996, 1997, 1998, 1998, 1997, 1998, 1999, 2000, 2001, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007 1999 1984, 1985, 1995, 2003
Women's Soccer 1986, 1987, 1988, 1989, 1990, 1991, 1992, 1993, 1994, 1996, 1997, 1998, 1999, 200, 2001, 2001, 2003, 2007, 2008 1986, 1987, 1988, 1989, 1990, 1991, 1992, 1993, 1994, 1997, 1998, 1999, 2000, 2001, 2003 1990, 1992, 1993, 2000 1989, 1991, 1997, 1998
Wrestling 2008 1993, 1994
Baseball 1976, 1977, 1990, 1991, 1993, 1994, 1995, 2004, 2007 1990, 1991, 1993, 1994, 1995 1995, 1996
Softball 1992, 1993, 1995, 1996,1998, 2008 1992, 1993, 1995, 1996 1987, 1998 1992, 1995
Men's Tennis 1971, 1986, 1987, 1989, 1990, 1991, 1992, 1993, 1994, 1995, 1996, 1997, 1998, 2000, 2001, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008 1986, 1990, 1991, 1992, 1993, 1994, 1995, 1996, 1997, 1998, 2001, 2003, 2004, 2006, 2007, 2008 1989, 1992, 1995, 1996, 1997, 1998, 2001 1971, 1990, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007
Women's Tennis 1989, 1990, 1991, 1992, 1993, 1994, 1995, 1996, 1997, 1998, 1999, 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008 1989, 1990, 1991, 1992, 1993, 1994, 1995, 1996, 1997, 1998, 1999, 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2006, 2007, 2008 1994, 1996, 1997, 2000, 2001, 2002 1992, 1993, 1995, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008
Lacrosse 2008
Men's Volleyball 1993, 1996, 2000, 2002, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008 2001, 2006, 2007, 2008 2000 1993
Men's Track and Field 2000, 2005
Women's Track and Field 1991, 1993, 1998, 1999, 2004, 2005


Clubs

Alumni

Alumni Office

The Alumni Office, a branch of the Department of Advancement, works with the community, including many of Salpointe’s former 15,000 students to include alumni in activities on campus and in alumni chapters.[5]

Alumni Office: (520)-547-1950[6]

Alumni Association and Council

All graduates of Salpointe Catholic High School are members of the Alumni Association. The Alumni Association and the Alumni Council are essentially one in Tucson. However, Salpointe has launched three alumni groups in the United States: One in Northern Arizona, one in Phoenix, and one in Washington DC. The Alumni Association and council contribute to the Salpointe Community through donations and volunteer efforts.

Alumni Council

Mission Statement: The Tucson Alumni Council of Salpointe Catholic High School is a charitable organization of alumni who collaborate for the purpose of reuniting alumni, fostering and sustaining relationships within the Salpointe community, and helping to support the mission and development of the school.[7]

Founded in 1986, the Tucson Alumni Council participates in Sal's Diner at Homecoming, the Alumni Mixer, the Veteran's Day Mass, the Gaslight Theatre event, Bingo and Burgers, the Distinguished Alumni Hall of Fame induction, the Sports Hall of Fame induction, the Alumni Service Award presentation, the Alumni/Senior Breakfast, alumni watch sales, the Alumni Band and the sponsorship of Alumni Chapters. In addition, the council contributes to the community through service projects including “Adopt a Road”, bone marrow drives and “Games for the Greater Good”.[8]

Salpointe Alumni Band

The Salpointe Alumni Band is a seventeen part, all scored, volunteer Jazz Band. Playing Big Band and other genres of music, the band plays for no charge at various functions throughout Tucson. The Salpointe Alumni Band was started on April 9, 2003 by four past band members: Ron Lusteck ’62, Mary Lou (Rhome) Clark ’67, Phil Oliver ’67 and Bob Steinmann ’86.[9] All alumni are welcome to join the Alumni Band whether they participated in band at Salpointe or not; membership is open to all musicians. Practice is every Tuesday 7-9pm in the Music Studio on the Salpointe campus.

Notable Alumni

References

  1. www.Salpointe.org[1]
  2. Foreign Language Department[2]
  3. Campus Ministry[3]
  4. Kairos Retreat[4]
  5. Alumni[5]
  6. Advancement[6]
  7. Alumni Council[7]
  8. Alumni Council[8]
  9. The Salpointe Alumni Band[9]