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Coach Shag: A Champion of Inspiration and Legacy 
Gabriella Zaragoza

Salesian Lost a Legend 

Salesian has lost a legend. Dan ‘Shag’ Shaughnessy was so much to so many ﹘ teacher, coach, mentor, confidante, and friend. Shag taught the X’s and O’s of football and life and gained the respect and admiration of all who knew him. Our thoughts and prayers are with his students, players, friends and family. His legacy lives on﹘once a Chieftain, always a Chieftain.


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One of the vans from Salesian's transportation program in front of the school

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Salesian is committed in the well-being of our students by providing a safe shuttle transportation service for the upcoming school year. To meet the needs of our commuting and working families, Salesian offers round-trip transporatation to students from:

  • Vallejo-Fairfield-Martinez-Hercules-Pinole areas
  • Berkeley-El Cerrito BART route
  • Pittsburg-North Concord BART Route