Presentation High School
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| Presentation High School | |
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Not words, but deeds
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| 2281 Plummer Avenue San Jose (Willow Glen), California, (Santa Clara County), 95125 |
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| Coordinates | 37°17′N 121°54′W / 37.283°N 121.9°WCoordinates: 37°17′N 121°54′W / 37.283°N 121.9°W |
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| Type | Private, All-Female |
| Religious affiliation(s) | Roman Catholic; Sisters of the Presentation |
| Established | 1962 |
| Principal | Mary Miller |
| Vice principal | Gloria Hernandez; Julie Edson; Susan Mikacich |
| Grades | 9-12 |
| Enrollment | 750 (2008) |
| Campus | Suburban |
| Color(s) | Blue and Gold |
| Athletics conference | West Catholic Athletic League |
| Team name | Panthers |
| Accreditation(s) | Western Association of Schools and Colleges[1] |
| Newspaper | 'The Voice' |
| Tuition | $13,375 (2009-2010) |
| Athletic Director | Stacey Mallison |
| Website | http://www.presentationhs.org |
Presentation High School is a private, Catholic, college preparatory school for girls established in 1962. It is owned and run by the Sisters of the Presentation, and operates within the Diocese of San Jose in California. The school is located in the Willow Glen area of San Jose, California.
The school's mission is driven by the teachings of Nano Nagle, the foundress of the Sisters of the Presentation, who lived in the 18th century and dedicated her life to working with the poor. The school's motto is "Not words, but deeds", which promotes service and action among the students.
The school colors are Blue and Gold, and the school mascot is the Panther.
[edit] Notable alumni
- Candi Milo, voice actress
- Aly Wagner, USA Olympic soccer player
- Jennifer Joines, USA Olympic indoor volleyball player
- Melissa Grelli, 2nd NCAA 10,000 meters
- Kate Walsh, American film and televesion actress, best known for role in Private Practice and Grey's Anatomy
[edit] Notes and references
- ^ WASC-ACS. "WASC-Accrediting Commission for Schools". http://www.acswasc.org/directory_search.cfm. Retrieved 2009-06-05.
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