Dear Friends,
Saint Elizabeth High School will be ninety years young in August! YES! It was in August 1921 that Reverend Ildephonse Moser, O.F.M. and the Dominican Sisters opened the doors to twenty-four students from the parish and surrounding area, who wanted a Catholic secondary school education. The learning expectation ninety years ago was to graduate students with a basic commercial education. When we open our 90-year-old doors in August 2011, our learning expectations entail much more than a commercial education.
YES, we've come a long way in many ways
— In 1925 Saint Elizabeth was recognized by the University of California and listed as an accredited secondary school in the state of California. Our accreditation has been renewed every six years since. (We are in our renewal year in 2011-2012). Twenty years later in 1945, the school was tuition-free for the growing immigrant population. This was possible due to the "free ministry" of the priests and sisters, and the contributions that families made directly to the parish in the Sunday collection. Today, although our school does not have "free tuition," we do have flexible tuition to help all that wish an S.E.H. education.
Saint Elizabeth High School is able to celebrate 90 years of Catholic school education because of YOU and individuals who have gone before. Thank you for your many gifts of time, talent, and treasure. Today, more than ever, our/your school family needs individuals ready and willing to walk with this next generation of leaders. We count on your continued prayers and support.
Spread the good word that SEH is 90 years "young" and here to stay! Bring in your friends and relatives to take advantage of our excellent educational opportunities. Excellent experience matters, and we've got 90 years of it!
Blessings and Joy!