Principal's Message

Celebrating the Good News

Through Courage, Faith, and Love

When I was a child one of the favorite television series we watched as a family was Wagon Train.It was full of adventure, hardships that ended with successes, and people learning to live with one another on this journey for a new life. Five years ago we all began a journey in creating a new school from the merger of two historical schools. We have accomplished a great deal in those five years. We have improved the safety of the facility, raised the level of academics, and provided new expectations for spiritual development. We have welcomed new families to our community, cried when we lost someone, and celebrated many good times including Autumn Nights, the Christmas Program, and the Golf Tournament. Our students have worked hard as proven by the number of students accepted at Rosary High School, Servite High School, Whittier Christian High School, and those who have been accepted into the Honors or International Baccalaureate programs at our local public high schools. We have made good friends and have had to say good-bye to some wonderful people for whom God had other plans.

The viewers were all distressed when the Wagon Master, Ward Bond, had to leave the show. There was no one who could replace his wisdom, his steadfastness, his caring. However, John McIntire did a wonderful job as Wagon Master, and he brought new ideas and new insights into the lives of the people he led. Although I have loved it here at Annunciation Catholic School, I, too, am stepping down as Wagon Master. However, I am confident that the new Wagon Master, Ms. Barbara Barreda, will do an awesome job in this position. She has years of experience and already has new and exciting ideas to help our school flourish. Please be as supportive of her as you have been of me. Get to know her and allow her to lead our school into the future. Although I won’t be continuing the journey with you, my prayers and love will always be with you.

May God bless you with a fabulous summer and thank you for your love and support,

Clancy Habich

Principal of ACS