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Cantwell-Sacred Heart of Mary High School, commonly referred to as " Cantwell" or "CSHM," is a Roman Catholic high school located in Montebello, California. Located in the Roman Catholic Archdiocese of Los Angeles, CSHM is a coeducational, college preparatory high school. Cantwell's mascot is the cardinal. The school's principal is Mr. David Chambers. Once two separate schools, Cantwell (all-boys school) and Sacred Heart of Mary (all-girls school) merged together in 1991 to form the coeducational Cantwell-Sacred Heart of Mary High School. Since that time, enrollment has swelled to a capacity 620 students. The school's patrons are St. Philip of Jesus and Sacred Heart of Mary, Mother of Jesus.

98% of Cantwell graduates are accepted to 4-year colleges and universities with 99-100% attending college after graduation.

Cantwell Sacred Heart of Mary High School
Location
Montebello , California USA
Information
Type	Catholic/Private College Preparatory
Motto	Faith, Spirit, Knowledge in Christ
Established	1947
Principal	David Chambers
Grades	9–12
Enrollment	620
Mascot	Cardinals
Website	http://www.cshm.org

History

In 1946, the Most Reverend John J. Cantwell-Archbishop of Los Angeles, established Cantwell-High School. The school was temporarily located at St. Alphonsus Grade School. On October 23, 1946, the high school relocated to a spacious seventeen acre campus it now occupies. With great respect for their teaching ability, the archbishop invited the Christian Brothers of Ireland to staff the school. The school was dedicated by Archbishop Cantwell on April 13, 1947.

Since its inception the Irish Christian Brothers dedicated their lives to educating future leaders. It was through their hard work that Cantwell produced the quality of education and exceptional young men for which the school is known. The Administrative responsibility for the school passed to religious and lay leadership with religious and lay faculty in 1990.

Sacred Heart of Mary High School for young women was founded in 1942 by the Religious of the Sacred Heart of Mary, an international apostolic institute of religious women. The spirit of faith and zeal which characterizes this religious congregation urged the Sisters to establish the school was an expression of their mission to make God known and loved. Through their emphasis on liberal arts education and respect for all cultures, the Sisters worked to promote the growth of the human person and created an environment which enabled the young women to work for their own spiritual, educational, and personal development.

In July, 1991, these two traditions came together to form Cantwell-Sacred Heart of Mary High School. This new endeavor has incorporated the best of these educational traditions.

Alma Mater

Our Guiding Light is burning bright at Cantwell Sacred Heart. The Light refines us, keeps us, binds us, when at length we part. In Cardinal pride and unity, our life to Christ, we hold. We promise to stay true to You, our colors red, blue, and gold.

Philosophy

Christian Values

Social Awareness

Healthy living, and

Multiple academic skills.

Mission Statement

Cantwell-Sacred Heart of Mary, a College Preparatory School owned and operated by the Archdiocese of Los Angeles, provides an educational environment which promotes Gospel values, celebrates diversity, develops self-worth and respect for others, encourages personal responsibility, and challenges students to share their gifts in building a just and peaceful society.

Athletics

Fall: Football Girls' volleyball Cross Country

Winter: Boys' Basketball Girls' Basketball Boys' Soccer Girls' Soccer

Spring: Baseball Softball Track and Field Boys' Volleyball Golf

CSHM Administration

Mr. David Chambers Principal

Mrs. Giovanna Sergi Vice Principal

Ms. Anna Gutierrez (CSHM Class of 1996) (Co) Dean of Students

Mr. Pete Smolin (Co) Dean of Students Athletic Director

Mrs. Annette Chambers Guidance Counseling

Mrs. Mari Anne Chan College Counseling

Mrs. Lupe Farias (SHM Class of 1986) Activities Director

Mr. Robert Fraley Technology Coordinator

Mr. Raul Melendez (Cantwell Class of 1981) Development Director

Mrs. Grace Mercuri Director of Office Operations

Drama Program

The Cantwell Sacred Heart of Mary drama program is well known for its outstanding revivals of classic plays.

Previous Productions: -Guys and Doll directed by Mr. Dale Stanhope -"West Side Story" directed by Mrs. Zuniga -Grease 2007 -Scrooge annually directed by Mr. Dale Stanhope -Mid Summer's Night Dream -My Fair Lady directed by Mrs. Kim Haynes

External links

• Cantwell-Sacred Heart of Mary Website