Saint Mary's College High School, Berkeley

From the heart of Berkeley to the vibrant communities of Thailand and India! 🌏✨

This past March, our Enrichment Week was in full swing, and our immersion students in Thailand and India are truly living our mission. Early in the week, they hit the ground running—partnering with local schools to build, learn, and create lasting connections. 🌎❤️

The Baseball Banquet was the perfect finale to an unforgettable journey! ⚾

Swipe through to see some highlights from a night celebrating our incredible seniors! ➡️📸

Thank you for the memories, Saint Mary's. Onto the next adventure! 🌟

🐾 ❤️ Recently, Saint Mary's welcomed the Class of 2030 to campus for Welcome Day!

Incoming freshmen and their families had the opportunity to meet classmates, connect with faculty and staff, learn more about student life, and begin their journey as members of the Saint Mary's community. The excitement, energy, and enthusiasm on display made it clear that the future is bright for this newest class of Panthers.

One of the highlights of the day came as the Class of 2030 learned The Bells, our alma mater. Students and family members alike joined in singing, offering a first glimpse of the traditions, spirit, and sense of community that define the Saint Mary's experience.

Thank you to all of the students, families, faculty, staff, and student ambassadors who helped make the day such a success.

We are thrilled to welcome the Class of 2030 to the Panther family and cannot wait to see everyone again in August as the school year begins. We're proud to call you Panthers, and we look forward to all that you will accomplish in the years ahead. 🐾

🎶 Recently, Saint Mary's students took the stage for the Spring Music Concert under the direction of Music Teacher Dave Ellis.

From choral performances to instrumental pieces, students shared the results of months of dedication, practice, and artistic growth. Thank you to our talented performers, Mr. Ellis, and everyone who joined us in celebrating the arts at Saint Mary's. ❤️🤍

🎨 Saint Mary's celebrated the creativity and accomplishments of our AP Art students at the annual AP Art Show.

The event showcased an impressive collection of student work developed throughout the year, highlighting the talent, dedication, and artistic vision of our young artists. As part of the celebration, AP Art students were presented with berets in recognition of their achievement, and awards were given to honor outstanding work across a variety of artistic disciplines.

Congratulations to all of our student artists, and thank you to everyone who attended in support of the arts at Saint Mary's. ❤️🤍

🌎🎉 Recently, Saint Mary's hosted its annual Celebrating Cultures and Traditions (CCAT) Fair, a vibrant community event organized by our Inclusive Community Team and led by Mr. Rob Riccardi ’07.

Students, faculty, staff, and families came together to celebrate the rich diversity of our community through food, conversation, music, and cultural traditions. Guests enjoyed dishes representing more than a dozen countries, creating an opportunity to share stories, learn from one another, and experience cultures from around the world.

The afternoon also featured a performance of the traditional Filipino dance Binasuan by Executive Assistant to the President Laurie Laxa, showcasing the beauty, skill, and cultural significance of one of the many traditions represented at the event.

Thank you to everyone who contributed food, shared their heritage, performed, volunteered, and helped make this year's CCAT Fair such a meaningful celebration of the many cultures that strengthen the Saint Mary's community.

🎓💡 Shortly before graduation, members of the Class of 2026 shared the culmination of months of work, research, creativity, and passion during our annual Senior Project Presentations.

Presenting to underclassmen, faculty, and their families, seniors showcased an extraordinary range of interests and accomplishments. Projects included learning sports photography, writing a book of poetry, developing an automated ball-strike system for baseball, researching the effects of meditation on athletic performance, producing the morning announcements, building an autonomous sailboat, creating the 2026 Saint Mary's yearbook, earning a pilot's license, launching a baking company, developing a business plan for a tree care enterprise, and producing a series of landscape impressionist paintings — and the list goes on!

The presentations highlighted what makes the Senior Project experience so special: students pursuing meaningful work beyond the classroom, developing expertise in areas they care deeply about, and sharing that knowledge with others.

Congratulations to the Class of 2026 on an impressive display of curiosity, creativity, craftsmanship, and ambition. We cannot wait to see where these passions lead next. ♥️🤍

Recently, the Saint Mary's community gathered for Senior Presentation, a longstanding tradition honoring the achievements of the Class of 2026. 🏆🎓

Throughout the ceremony, seniors were recognized for their accomplishments in academics, athletics, service, ministry, leadership, and many other areas of school life. The ceremony celebrated not only individual achievement, but also the dedication, character, and commitment that this class brought to the Saint Mary's community over the past four years.

A special moment came when graduate Sarah Martinez ’26 performed Fleetwood Mac's "Landslide." It has become a cherished tradition at Senior Presentation for a member of the graduating class to perform a song that holds special meaning for their class.

The event concluded with a cherished Saint Mary's tradition as the community joined together to sing The Bells, our alma mater. Alumni in attendance were invited to come forward and stand alongside the graduating seniors, creating a powerful reminder that while graduation marks the end of one chapter, each member of the Class of 2026 now becomes part of a lifelong community of Saint Mary's alumni.

Congratulations, Class of 2026. We are proud of all you have accomplished and excited to welcome you into the Saint Mary's alumni family. ♥️🤍

⛪️✨ Last week, the Saint Mary's community gathered for Baccalaureate Mass, celebrating the Class of 2026 while also welcoming back the Golden Graduates of the Class of 1976.

Presided over by Father Jayson Landeza ’79, the evening brought together generations of Panthers in prayer, gratitude, and reflection as we honored both those preparing to begin a new chapter and those celebrating fifty years since their own graduation.

In her salutatory address, Constance St. Clair ’26 reflected on the red Lasallian star that hangs in every Saint Mary's classroom and the Five Core Principles it represents. She encouraged her classmates to remain grateful for the opportunities they have received, to use their education in service of others, and to continue asking life's biggest questions as they move into adulthood. Her remarks challenged the Class of 2026 to approach the future with curiosity, purpose, and a commitment to the common good.

The evening was a fitting sendoff for a remarkable class and a meaningful reminder of the enduring bonds that connect generations of Saint Mary's graduates.

Congratulations, Class of 2026, and welcome back, Golden Graduates of 1976. 🎓🐾