History and Traditions of SI
History and Traditions
In 1855, Fr. Anthony Maraschi of the Society of Jesus (the Jesuits) opened a one-room school on the sand dunes of Market Street. Since then, the school has moved five times and has grown to become one of the best schools in the state.
Our graduates have excelled in hundreds of fields, from politics to medicine, from sports to the theatre.
SI History
- Click here to see some highlights of SI’s history in San Francisco.
- Here’s a brief history of SI.
- Purchase Spiritus Magis: 150 Years of St. Ignatius College Preparatory, which contains SI's entire history.
- Read Excerpts from Spiritus Magis: 150 Years of St. Ignatius College Preparatory
Athletic Traditions
SI is proud of its many athletic traditions, from the Bruce-Mahoney Trophy games to our Wildcat mascot. Find out more about these traditions here.