St. Margaret’s Proudly Celebrates Return of the Swallows During 65th Swallows Day Parade 

St. Margaret’s Episcopal School joined the local community in celebrating San Juan Capistrano and the return of the swallows last weekend at the 65^th annual Swallows Day Parade. 

 

St. Margaret’s has been a proud presenting sponsor of the Swallows Day Parade for many years, and a delegation of Tartans enthusiastically marched with signs displaying the school’s core values, laser-printed 3D swallows made and decorated by students, and championship banners earned by Tartan student-athletes this school year. 

 

The Tartan delegation included Lower School student leaders, Middle School championship student-athletes in volleyball and lacrosse, Upper School cheerleaders as well as professional community from all divisions, including Head of School Dr. Jeneen Graham, Lower School Principal Jennifer Blount, Middle School Assistant Principal Jen Hoggan and Lower School Director of Community Life Tupper Spring. 

 

St. Margaret’s was joined by Breakthrough SJC and Special Camp as part of a large presence that marched along a packed parade route under sunny skies. Leading the delegation was the LA Scots Pipe Band, paying tribute to St. Margaret’s heritage by beautifully playing “Scotland the Brave” to the delight of the parade attendees.

 

Swallows Day marks the annual return of the swallows to San Juan Capistrano, and has served as a cherished celebration of city and its storied history. St. Margaret’s has called proudly called San Juan Capistrano home for its entire 45-year history. 

 

You can view a replay of the Swallows Day Parade at this link. 

 

A big thank you to the students, teachers and coaches who represented St. Margaret’s, as well as the many participants who warmly greeted the Tartan delegation during this treasured community event.