(photo by Mike Connor)

Students from Loyola High School of Los Angeles recently participated in a trip to Washington, D.C. and are pictured in the Great Hall entrance area of the National Library of Congress. During the trip, Jack Girardi, chairman of the Loyola High School 150th Anniversary Committee, presented a copy of “Loyola High School of Los Angeles – A Sesquicentennial History -1865 – 2015” to Susan Seigal, director of development for the National Library of Congress. California historian Dr. Kevin Starr authored the 369-page book, along with Rev. Fr. Gregory M. Goethals, S.J., who served as executive editor. The history book will be added to the Southern California history section of the National Library of Congress’ collection.

Loyola High School kicked off its sesquicentennial celebration on Nov. 16, marking the school’s place as the oldest continually operated educational institution in Southern California. The 12-month celebration will showcase 150 years of educating Los Angeles’ past, present and future men for others, as well as their contribution to the city. For information, visit www.loyolahs.edu.