The St. Mary's shield expresses her religious
heritage. The black and white cross and the motto "Veritas" - truth -
represent the tradition of the Dominican Sisters who have served since 1876.
The crescent and the Fluer de Lis are symbols of Mary, patroness of the
Diocese of Stockton. "Caritas" - charity - is the motto of the Franciscans
who served from 1957 to 1967. The shield and the white cross and motto "Tenui
nec dimittam" - I have taken hold and will not let go - reflect the history
of the Oblates of St. Francis de Sales who came in 1970. All have joined to
preserve the mission of Saint Mary's High School.
St. Mary's High School
5648 N. El Dorado St.
Stockton, CA 95207
