Class of 2021 Spotlight

Calvin

What is your favorite SFB memory?

My favorite memory is all the field trips we went on!

What tradition or event will you miss the most?

I will miss Spirit Wear.

What are you most proud of?

I’m most proud of how this school has changed me in ways I can’t even explain!

Shout-out

A special thanks to all of my teachers from Kindergarten to 8th grade and my family for supporting me in every way possible.

Which high school are you attending next year?

Stuart Hall High School

Elijah

What is your favorite SFB memory?

Just being at this school!

What tradition or event will you miss the most?

I will miss the SFB Festival

What are you most proud of?

I’m most proud of making it to 8th grade

Shout-out

Any and all teachers that have taught me everything I need to know!

Which high school are you attending next year?

Archbishop Riordan High School

Emily

What is your favorite SFB memory?

My favorite memory at SFB was the class field trip to the SF Food Bank in seventh grade. It was really fun to hang out with my friends and help people through volunteering.

What tradition or event will you miss the most?

The tradition/event that I will miss the most is the haunted house every year. It was fun to go through it and to be part of it on student council. I will also miss the SFB Festivals at the beginning of the year.

What are you most proud of?

I am most proud of winning honorable mention in the seventh grade science fair. It was for my project about marine life in the SF Bay.

Shout-out

A shout-out to my friends at SFB! Thank you for always making my four years here so fun, special, and memorable. It was difficult coming from another school, but I felt very welcome and like I fit into the community. I'll miss you, and I hope we remain friends in high school!

Which high school are you attending next year?

Sacred Heart Cathedral Preparatory

Evan

What is your favorite SFB memory?

I don't really know what my favorite St. Finn Barr memory is. I have so many good ones to choose from. I'd say that the best memory I had was when we were at the Chabot Space Museum in 5th Grade, and we were all pretending to be part of mission control on a mission to Mars. We had to work together to make sure that all of the landing gear was equipped and that the "astronauts" had enough oxygen and resources to get from here to Mars. It was super fun. When we ended up "successfully landing on Mars", we all went nuts and started celebrating. It was probably my favorite field trip that I'd ever been on.

What tradition or event will you miss the most?

I'm going to miss the Walk-A-Thon and the St. Finn Barr Festival. I really liked those two events because they were super fun. The Walk-A-Thon was a nice way for me to be able to run laps with my friends and then see who ran the most laps at the end. The St. Finn Barr Festival was a good way for me to just have fun and hang out with my classmates outside of a school environment. These events really helped me get to know my classmates better, and see who they were besides students.

What are you most proud of?

I'm most proud of the accomplishments that my classmates and I have made individually and together over our years at St. Finn Barr. All of the things that we have achieved together here at St. Finn Barr have shaped our futures and where our paths will take us.

Shout-out

Thank you to my teachers and family!

Which high school are you attending next year?

St. Ignatius College Preparatory

Josie

What is your favorite SFB memory?

This is a really hard question. I can say that one of my favorite memories at SFB was when it was our first overnight field trip in fourth grade. It was so much fun and I loved hanging out with my friends and panning for gold.

What tradition or event will you miss the most?

I will definitely miss the Christmas concert. It always got better every year.

What are you most proud of?

I am most proud of how far I have come and all the friendships that I have made through the years.

Shout-out

I would like to give a shout-out to all my teachers that have taught me through the years. I just want to say thank you for making learning fun and engaging.

Which high school are you attending next year?

Archbishop Riordan High School

Eduardo

What is your favorite SFB memory?

When I put hand sanitizer in everyone's cubby and everyone accused each other in the 6th grade, until SOMEONE confessed (you know who you are).

What tradition or event will you miss the most?

I will miss the SFB Festival.

What are you most proud of?

Maintaining a high GPA throughout Middle School and being accepted into Urban.

Shout-out

All SFB teachers who've allowed me to succeed in my education, and all friends I've made here that allowed me to grow mentally and emotionally.

Which high school are you attending next year?

Urban School of San Francisco

Alyssa

What is your favorite SFB memory?

My favorite memory at St. Finn Barr has to be the food bank field trip in the seventh grade, where we were able to give back and make an impact.

What tradition or event will you miss the most?

A tradition/event that I will miss the most from SFB will have to be the festivals. I loved that they always connected the community and how they always had great activities and food.

What are you most proud of?

I am most proud of how far I have come since I came to St. Finn Barr and that I am going to SI.

Shout-out

Thank you to all my teachers, friends, and family for always being so kind, supportive, and helpful. Without them I would not be where I am today. :)

Which high school are you attending next year?

St. Ignatius College Preparatory

Tristan

What is your favorite SFB memory?

My favorite SFB memory was when all of the middle school teachers were Vsco Girls for Halloween.

What tradition or event will you miss the most?

I will miss the Blessing of the Animals.

What are you most proud of?

Being in First Honors my entire time at SFB.

Shout-out

Shout out to Mrs. P for being the BEST math teacher ever.

Which high school are you attending next year?

Sacred Heart Cathedral Preparatory

Giovanni

What is your favorite SFB memory?

My favorite SFB memory was going to Marin Headlands.

What tradition or event will you miss the most?

The tradition that I will miss the most is either the St. Finn Barr Festival or the Pep Rallies.

What are you most proud of?

I am most proud of having good grades throughout my middle school years. And getting into Lick-Wilmderding!

Shout-out

Shout out to all of my friends and the St. Finn Barr teachers, everyone was so helpful when I needed help with something.

Which high school are you attending next year?

Lick-Wilmderding High School

Helena

What is your favorite SFB memory?

My favorite SFB memory is going to the Feast of St. Finn Barr Festival every year. It was so much fun.

What tradition or event will you miss the most?

I will miss being able to go on field trips.

What are you most proud of?

Going to SFB for Kindergarten-8th grade.

Shout-out

Thank you Ms. P for teaching me math, I am very appreciative for what I learned in your class.

Which high school are you attending next year?

Archbishop Riordan High School

Juliana

What is your favorite SFB memory?

Our Marin Headlands field trip!

What tradition or event will you miss the most?

I will miss the Christmas Concert.

What are you most proud of?

I am most proud of getting into Riordan's St. Francis Scholar and Engineer Program.

Shout-out

Shout-out to Mr. Elliot (my old piano teacher) for sparking my interest in piano and music.

Which high school are you attending next year?

Archbishop Riordan High School

Leila-Ximone

What is your favorite SFB memory?

There are so many to choose from, but I think one of my top ones would definitely be the 6th grade field trip to Marin Headlands. I really enjoyed myself during that field trip, besides the part where I fell and ripped my pants, and I thought the things we got to see, do, and learn were awesome.

What tradition or event will you miss the most?

One school event I will definitely miss the most will be the pep rallies. Usually, the student council will organize and plan out the pep rallies, but we weren't able to do that this year due to COVID. My favorite part of the pep rallies were how the school came together to play fun games and cheer on their classmates. Pep rallies were a great way to express and show what the SFB spirit is all about!

What are you most proud of?

I am most proud of my grades and overall performance in school. I'm proud of myself for being able to keep up with my school work and for being able to turn in what I need to turn in on time.

Shout-out

I would like to give a huge shoutout to all the teachers for helping us adjust smoothly and helping their students as much as they can through these difficult times of distance learning. Especially since it was all of a sudden. I'd also like to give a shout out to the whole class of 2021 for making my years here amazing! I will miss them all so much, and I thank you all for being such a great class to be with for my nine years here, at St Finn Barr. I couldn't ask for a better mix of students who are all so kind, amazing, creative, funny, and so many more amazing, great qualities.

Which high school are you attending next year?

Sacred Heart Cathedral Preparatory

Sofia

What is your favorite SFB memory?

My favorite SFB memory is going to Angel Island for an overnight field trip.

What tradition or event will you miss the most?

One tradition or event that I will miss the most is going to the SFB festivals.

What are you most proud of?

I am most proud of keeping my grade point average steady and learning to play guitar.

Shout-out

I would like to thank all my teachers and especially my parents for helping me with my work and getting me through my years at SFB.

Which high school are you attending next year?

St. Ignatius College Preparatory

Ava

What is your favorite SFB memory?

My favorite SFB memory was when we went hiking in Marin to a spot where you could see the Golden Gate Bridge and whenever I turned on my camera to take a picture of it, the fog would come in before I could get a picture.

What tradition or event will you miss the most?

I will miss the SFB festivals a lot.

What are you most proud of?

I am most proud of my academic success!

Shout-out

Thank you to all my teachers who helped me in my academic achievement and thank you to my family for supporting me.

Which high school are you attending next year?

Archbishop Riordan High School

Clinton

What is your favorite SFB memory?

My favorite SFB memory is the overnight field trip to Marin Headlands in 6th grade.

What tradition or event will you miss the most?

I will miss the pep rallies the most and Shammy.

What are you most proud of?

I am most proud of my class and how well we did in going to school on zoom.

Shout-out

A shoutout to all my teachers that taught me so well, basically got me to where I am today. Also my parents for being the best parents they can be.

Which high school are you attending next year?

Sacred Heart Cathedral Preparatory

Dat

What is your favorite SFB memory?

My favorite SFB memory was talking with friends at Marin Headlands.

What tradition or event will you miss the most?

The tradition that I will miss the most is SSCC, when my friend group would clean after lunch.

What are you most proud of?

I'm most proud of the friends I made and the communities I helped form at SFB.

Shout-out

I'd like to thank my friends for reaching out to me first, at the time I didn't know that there would be years of fun to come from that first interaction.

Which high school are you attending next year?

Lick-Wilmerding High School

Ean

What is your favorite SFB memory?

One of my favorite SFB memories is when we were in kindergarten at after-school care. Most of the grades would play kickball in the yard and I really remember liking it. It seemed really cool to be able to play with the bigger kids and play kickball with my friends too. I liked how all the grades came and played a game together.

What tradition or event will you miss the most?

The tradition that I will miss the most would probably be just waiting outside for the bell to ring and the pledge and morning announcements. We haven't done that in a while and I always really liked that because you got to see almost everyone in the school.

What are you most proud of?

I am most proud of the friendships I have had at St. Finn Barr from kindergarten to 8th grade. I am really glad I met so many people and have been able to have a lot of fun with them. And I look forward to meeting new people in high school.

Shout-out

Thank you to all my teachers because you have made learning really fun and interesting! Every single class always had something special and different from the ones before it. Thank you teachers for everything you have done for me.

Which high school are you attending next year?

Archbishop Riordan High School

Fiona

What is your favorite SFB memory?

My favorite SFB memory was the field trip to Marin Headlands. I was able to spend time with my friends while also enjoying the beauty of the nature around us. I'll never forget how a hawk was hovering right next to me on a cliff! My favorite part of the trip was the "graduation ceremony" at the end. We rolled down a hill of succulents and got a cookie at the bottom. It was so fun, and I'll cherish those memories forever.

What tradition or event will you miss the most?

I will definitely miss the ice cream social. It's always at the beginning of the year, so you get to hang out with friends that you haven't seen for a few months. It's where I've had some of my best conversations. I loved staying until it was dark. We'd play hide and seek and tag in the shadows. It was always so much fun!

What are you most proud of?

I am most proud of all of the hard work and effort that I have put into my education. I studied for hours each day to prepare for the HSPT and SSAT, and it paid off. I got accepted into ten high schools, and was offered several scholarships. It pays to work hard, and I'm so happy with what I've accomplished.

Shout-out

A special thank you to my family for always being there for me and helping me to do my best. Another special thank you to my teachers for always supporting me along my educational journey.

Which high school are you attending next year?

Archbishop Riordan High School

Isabella

What is your favorite SFB memory?

My favorite SFB memory was hanging out with my older friends at the Middle School Dances.

What tradition or event will you miss the most?

Hanging out with my older friends at the Middle School Dances

What are you most proud of?

I am most proud of all my good grades and my good friends.

Shout-out

I would like to give a special shout-out to Mrs. P for helping me with math when I needed it and recognizing the hard work I put into my assignments even if they are late. Also being flexible with due dates when it's needed. I also have a special thank you for my family and how they supported me with all my school stuff and encouraged me to keep working and to do well in school.

Which high school are you attending next year?

Redwood High School

Jack

What is your favorite SFB memory?

All of our Outdoor Ed experiences, where we were able to bond with our class outside of the classroom.

What tradition or event will you miss the most?

The Festival! Can't wait to come back as an alumni!

What are you most proud of?

Maintaining a 4.0 GPA throughout middle school and being Student Body President.

Shout-out

A special thank you to all the teachers I have had at SFB in getting us to this point. Also, a big thank you to Ms. S for being a great homeroom teacher this year and being extremely helpful in the High School application process.

Which high school are you attending next year?

Lick-Wilmerding High School