Servite High School

Servite High School is a private, Catholic, all-male college preparatory high school operated by the Order of Friar Servants of Mary on a campus in the Los Angeles Metropolitan Area in Anaheim, California, US. It was founded by the Servites in 1958. As of 2017 it had about 9000 alumni. Its mascot is the Friar and its colors are black and white, trimmed with gold. It is located within the Roman Catholic Diocese of Orange, however, it is not a diocesan school, but is run privately by the Servite Order itself.

History

in 1958, the Servites responded to an invitation by the Roman Catholic Archdiocese of Los Angeles to open a school, teaching the first classes at nearby St. Philip Benizi Elementary School until the first building was completed. The main building was officially dedicated on February 12, 1959. Major expansions since then include a gym and aquatics facilities (in 1967), theater (1977), new classrooms (1984), and new science and library facility (1998). Servite's wrestling room was also a recent addition to the school on the campus' priory lawn (2006). A new parking lot, dedicated to former dean Tim O'Hara was added for more faculty parking. (2016)

Admissions

Admission to Servite is based on academic transcripts, entrance examination, activities, arts and athletics. The admissions process includes a review of academic transcripts; entrance examination; interview of parents and (separately) the student; letters of recommendation from teachers; participation in activities, community service, arts and/or athletics; and letters of recommendation from alumni or parents.

Servite has an Early Admission Process that enables young men to apply as early as October of their 8th grade year. Upon completion of the admission process and receipt of the first set of grades for their 8th grade year, students may be admitted to Servite as early as November of their 8th grade year.

Connected schools

Servite's sister school is Rosary Academy, Fullerton, an all-female Catholic institution. It also had a similar relationship with Cornelia Connelly High School in Anaheim before it closed in 2020.

Servite also has exchange programs with Servite schools around the world including Collège Notre-Dame des Servites (Ayer's Cliff, Quebec), Servite College (Perth, Western Australia), Blanche de Castille ( Villemomble, France), Marian High School (Omaha, Nebraska), San Pelligrino ( Misano, Italy), and Mary Star of the Sea (Zululand, South Africa).

Curriculum

In 2007, Servite implemented a student leadership program by dividing the student body into 8 student-led communities called "Priories" and 48 smaller student-led homeroom communities. Each week, a block period is dedicated to student-led leadership activities. The Priories are based on the Seven Holy Founders, and St. Philip Benizi.

The school is known for its academic curriculum, sports tradition, performing and visual fine arts programs (including courses in classical guitar and jazz band). The motto ''Credo ut Intelligam'' ("I believe so I may understand") illustrates the emphasis the school places on developing leaders who are faith-filled men of God. The academic curriculum has a wide variety of courses, including College Prep (CP), Honors Placement (HP), and Advanced Placement (AP) courses.

All courses offered at Servite High School are designed for the college- and university-bound student. For graduation from Servite High School all students are required to complete 270 academic credits. All required courses in all disciplines must be passed and no student may graduate from Servite with an unredeemed 'F' on his transcript. In addition to credit requirements, no ‘F’ policy, and Christian service hours, there are also specific course requirements. Students must also complete a minimum of 156 hours of community service to graduate.

Athletics

State championships

* Football: 1982, 2009
* Basketball: 1990
* Golf: 2011
* Cross Country: 2004
* Soccer: 2015, 2020

Fine arts

Servite High School offers arts courses including Classical Guitar, Choir, Concert Band, Jazz Band, and Visual Arts such as Drawing, and Painting. Servite offers Fundamentals of Theatre as an elective, and many extracurricular classes partnering with Rosary including: acting, musical theatre, technical theatre, playwriting, directing, and dance.

Notable alumni

* Steve Beuerlein (1983), Notre Dame and NFL quarterback
* Derek Brown (1989), NFL running back
* Steve Buechele (1979), MLB third baseman
* Patrick Cantlay (2010), professional golfer
* Dale A. Drozd (1973), United States district judge of the United States District Court for the Eastern District of California and former Chief United States Magistrate Judge of the same court.
* Sean Estrada (2003), University of Pennsylvania and San Francisco 49ers offensive lineman NFL Attorney for Labor Relations
* Cody Fajardo (2010), quarterback for University of Nevada and CFL's Saskatchewan Roughriders
* Ben Francisco (1999), MLB outfielder for Philadelphia Phillies, Cleveland Indians
* Chris Galippo (2007), middle linebacker at USC and US Army Bowl MVP
* Ryan Garko (1999), MLB first baseman for Seattle Mariners, college baseball coach
* A. J. Gass (1993), former CFL football player
* Dennis Sean Houlton (1997), Major League Baseball pitcher
* Cole Irvin (2012), MLB pitcher for the Oakland Athletics
* Frank Kalil (1977), NFL and USFL center
* Ryan Kalil (2003), offensive lineman at USC, starting center for Carolina Panthers, author, filmmaker
* Matt Kalil (2008), offensive tackle for USC and Carolina Panthers
* Craig A. Kelly (1972), Ambassador of the United States to Chile
* Brian Lee (1989), entrepreneur, founder LegalZoom.com, Shoedazzle.com and The Honest Company
* Rex Lee (1987), actor, '' Entourage''
* James D. McCaffrey (1970), software research and author
* Mike McDonald (1983), comedian, actor
* Richard McWilliam (1971), founder of Upper Deck Company
* Matt Moran (1980), NFL offensive tackle and high school football coach
* Troy Niklas (2011), tight end for Notre Dame and NFL's Arizona Cardinals
* Blaine Nye (1964), former NFL offensive lineman, and economics consultant
* Chris Pontius, (2005) soccer player, D.C. United midfielder
* Michael A. Rice (1973), university professor and Rhode Island state representative
* Mike Robertson (1987), former MLB first baseman and left fielder
* Marc Rzepczynski (2003), Major League Baseball pitcher for Seattle Mariners
* Vincent Bevins (2002), journalist for ''Washington Post'', ''LA Times'' and ''Financial Times''
* Joseph Sanberg (1997), founder CalEITC4Me and co-founder, Aspiration.com
* Turk Schonert (1975), Stanford and NFL quarterback, Buffalo Bills offensive coordinator
* Zach Shallcross (2014), star of season 27 of '' The Bachelor''
* Matt Slater (2003), captain and wide receiver for New England Patriots
* Keith Taylor (2017), cornerback for the Carolina Panthers
* Kurt Vollers (1997), former NFL tackle
* Patrick Warburton, (1982) actor (did not graduate; transferred out)
* Ed Whelan, (1978), American lawyer, legal activist, and political commentator.
* Matt Willis (2002), wide receiver for UCLA and Denver Broncos
* Mike Witt (1978), MLB pitcher, pitched perfect game September 30, 1984 for California Angels

References

External links

Servite High School Official Site

Servite Priory Website

ServiteFootball.com

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Boys' schools in the United States
Educational institutions established in 1957
Catholic secondary schools in California
Catholic preparatory schools in California
Roman Catholic Diocese of Orange
Servite schools
High schools in Anaheim, California
1957 establishments in California