Bishop Mora Salesian High School is an all-male Roman Catholic high school

High school

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 located in the Boyle Heights community of Los Angeles, California

Los Angeles, California

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. The school mascot is the Mustangs

Mustang (horse)

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. It was named after Francisco Mora y Borrell

Francisco Mora y Borrell

Francisco Mora i Borrell was a Catalan American Roman Catholic priest, serving as the Bishop of Monterey-Los Angeles from 1878 to 1896.Francisco Mora was born in Gurb , Spain on November 25, 1827...

, Bishop of the former Monterey-Los Angeles Diocese. Salesian is also named after St. Francis de Sales

Francis de Sales

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. The high school is operated by the Roman Catholic Archdiocese of Los Angeles

Roman Catholic Archdiocese of Los Angeles

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 and associated with the Salesian Society.

Early history

When construction on Salesian High School began in 1958, there was speculation that the school would not be successful and would close quickly, but the community of Los Angeles and the ASB (Association of Salesian Brothers) were determined to help this institution. Throughout the early years of activity its facilities served as a place where local elementary schools and the neighboring communities could hold events.

Alma Mater
O’ Salesian Alma Mater,
St. John Bosco’s Pride
Fortified By His Wisdom,
He Stands By Our Side,
Time Goes By And We Grow Old
Our Hearts Still Keep In Beat
Hail, Salesian, Mustangs
Hail, The Mighty, Proud Elite

Academics

With 99 percent of its graduates going on to college, Salesian is considered a premier Catholic high school in Boyle Heights/L.A.

Los Angeles, California

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 Salesian is known for serving local public and private elementaries, and for its Salesian Boys and Girls Club (a UC/CSU center of excellence), which helps young boys and girls in the community. Salesian also is known for their charitable events, "Project Santa", and for hosting several Catholic Youth Organization

Catholic Youth Organization

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 (CYO) athletic events. It is associated with two other southland ASB schools, including Don Bosco Technical Institute

Don Bosco Technical Institute

Don Bosco Technical Institute is an all-male high school in Rosemead, California, combining college-preparatory academic courses and technological education...

 in Rosemead

Rosemead, California

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 and St. John Bosco High School

St. John Bosco High School

St. John Bosco High School is a Catholic college preparatory school located in Bellflower, California, USA; conducted by the Salesians of St. John Bosco, San Francisco Province. SJBHS is named after Saint John Bosco and was originally founded as an elementary and intermediate boarding school by...

 in Bellflower

Bellflower, California

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 which all operate closely.

Student life

• Clubs
• Travel Club
• Ultimate Frisbee Club
• Video Game Club

Yearbook
Mariachi
Drumline
Football
Soccer
XC
Track and Field
Volleyball
Associated Student Body
Lettermen
National Honor Society
Basketball
Baseball

Athletics

• Baseball
• Basketball
• Cross Country
• Football
• Soccer
• Track & Field
• Volleyball

The Salesian Mustangs have put together successful sports program, particularly baseball, soccer, wrestling, football, track and field, cross-country, and volleyball. Recently, the school opened a new gym, sports facilities, and football field through the donations of alumni and associated individuals.
In 2008 Salesian's Varsity Soccer team won the first ever State Championship.
In 2009, Salesian's Varsity Volleyball team won their first ever CIF Division V championship against St. Margaret's Episcopal School

St. Margaret's Episcopal School

St. Margaret's Episcopal School, or SMES, is a private, preK-12 college preparatory school located in California, United States.The mission of St. Margaret's Episcopal School is to "educate the hearts and minds of young people for lives of learning, leadership and service."-History:St. Margaret's...

Salesian's Varsity Football reached the Semi-finals for the first time in school history in the 2009-2010 season. Their Junior Varsity also did outstanding and even managed to defeat the CSHM Cardinals in the 2009-2010 season.
In 2010, Salesian's Varsity Soccer team won the CIF-SS title and the 2nd State Championship.
In 2011, Salesian's Varsity Baseball went undefeated in league play.

Current activity

The school operates on a college prep track. This system allows the school to serve all types of students while staying true to the vision set forth by St. John Bosco

John Bosco

John Bosco , was an Italian Catholic priest, educator and writer of the 19th century, who put into practice the convictions of his religion, dedicating his life to the betterment and education of street children, juvenile delinquents, and other disadvantaged youth and employing teaching methods...

. The school also hosts local community events with continued access to its facilities. Events include elementary school graduations, CYO tournaments, California Interscholastic Federation

California Interscholastic Federation

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 tournaments and many other functions that serve the Boyle Heights community.

Notable alumni

• José Huizar
  José Huizar
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  , Los Angeles City Council member, 14th District
• George Yepes, renowned muralist

External links

• Salesian High School