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Mother Foley retires after 39 years as Principal.
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A swimming pool is put in, then two different sets of tennis courts are laid, one at the corner of Emily and Valparaiso, the other at the corner of Elena and Park Lane. A new St. Joseph's is built to accommodate the increasing number of applicants. Again, the Donohoe family comes to our aid in the persons of Barbara Donohoe Jostes and her sister, Mary Donohoe Carter. -
A new school building is put up to house the PreSchool and Grades 1-4 of the Girls' Elementary School. In 1974, it is named the Morey Building in honor of the Schools' loyal alumnus, friend, and benefactor, Kip Morey. -
The Sigall Building is completed in 1961 followed by the multi-purpose building at St. Joseph's. -
A new Science Building at St. Joseph's was completed in 1965. The Bay Area Science Fair has become a strong tradition with annual winners from St. Joseph's. -
Mr. Schimpf's Basketball Teams, over several years, win ninety-five consecutive games. -
St. Joseph's School is merged with Sacred Heart Elementary to form one elementary school at St. Joseph's, where the name is kept by popular demand. -
Sr. Nancy Morris becomes Director of Schools in 1971. -
Oakwood opens to house the retired and infirm Religious of the Sacred Heart. Sr. Frances Danz, formerly superior at SH Menlo, becomes the first Director of Oakwood. -
A generous gift from the Harry W. Andersons makes possible the opening of the Art Corridor and Art Parlor. This important community-outreach program begins to attract the art world's attention as "a significant place for the arts on the Peninsula" Art World, Oct. 1981. -
The School celebrates its 75th Anniversary under the leadership of Mae-Jeanne McGanney. This marks the first Fashion show and the inception of Parents' Clubs at both SJS and SH. -
Auction of the Eighties begins a decade of successful parties under the leadership of Margaret Beltramo. The Schools raise over $76,000 in one night! -
The Schools' first Capital Campaign, chaired by Bob Glockner, was launched after a full year of Long Range Planning. The centerpiece of the Campaign is a sports center which becomes a reality through the generosity of the McGanney family.
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The announcement that in 1984, the Boarding School would close and the high school would admit boys starting in the 1984-85 school year. -
The high school's name is changed to Sacred Heart Preparatory, and the school welcomes thirty boys to SHP as either freshmen or sophomores. -
Sister Nancy Morris retires as SHS Director of Schools after 18 years. Sister Margaret Brown replaces her as SHS' third Director.
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Sister Ann McGowan, Principal of St. Joseph's, departs after serving 26 years, leaving the School doubled in size and strength.
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Summer Bridge Program founder Les DeWitt is encouraged by Sr. Peggy Brown to assist East Palo Alto children to prepare for high school. Sacred Heart becomes the Program's first home. Now, Castilleja, Menlo School, Woodside Priory, Crystal Springs/Uplands, and Menlo Atherton High School have joined in the program. -
Dr. Milton Werner is appointed Director of Schools, the first lay head of the Schools. -
SHP Boys Basketball Team wins the Central Coast Championship. -
The SHP Girls' Basketball Team wins its fourth consecutive State Championship. -
SJS Boys Varsity teams win eight consecutive league championships in football, basketball, soccer, and baseball. -
The SHP Girls Volleyball Team wins its second consecutive State Championship. -
The SJS Girls Track Team has won every year since girls entered the race in 1980! The SJS Boys Track Team has won every year but one since 1976. -
J. B. Mcintosh, Chairman of the Board, announces a $12.5 million Capital Campaign--"Invest in Excellence," to ensure the future of St. Joseph's School and Sacred Heart Prep.
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The Centennial Celebration begins with the laying of the 2nd cornerstone on May 18th, 100 years after the first such ceremony. The Pastor of Nativity Church presided at the first ceremony and, again, the Pastor of Nativity, Father Clement Davenport, presides.