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Hall of Fame: Celebrating 20 Years of an Iconic Event
Table of Contents CAMPUS NEWS
2 Hall of Fame: Celebrating 20 Years
This year, we rolled back the clock to take a look at the first Hall of Fame, which occurred two decades ago.
8 Archbishop Romero: A Saint for Our Times
Archbishop Romero has long inspired Monarchs to be fearless in service. This year, our mentor was canonized by Pope Francis
10 Becoming Student Leaders
Student Government teaches young men and women to be leaders who turn ideas into actions that serve the community.
12 Making School History with ‘Everything!’
The men’s water polo team brought home the first CCS Championship for the program in school history. But what really makes the team special is friendships that extend beyond the pool.
14 Noises Off
The Performing Arts Department brought back a fan favorite when they performed “Noises Off,” this winter, nearly a decade after the show first hit the school’s stage.
Leadership In Catholic Education President Tim Brosnan Principal Kate Caputo Associate Principal Keith Mathews Assistant Principal/Dean of Students Jim Fallis Chief Financial Officer Jorge Helmer Executive Director of Advancement Mason Kimont Chief Information Officer Eric Anderson Director of Admissions Katherine Wesmiller Director of Athletics Brian Eagleson Director of Campus Ministry Tim Wesmiller Director of Performing Arts Doug Santana Director of Student Activities Greg Walker Director of Communications Katie Helland
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Outreach
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Director of Creative Services JoAnn Schilb
22 Recent Grad Reunion
Monarch Leadership Society/ President’s Circle Dinner
23 Alumni Basketball
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Black and Gold Gala
25 Class Notes
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Hall of Fame Induction
28 In Remembrance
24 Alumni Soccer
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Dear Friends, Recently, at the Archbishop Mitty High School Hall of Fame Induction Dinner, I stood by the main doors to the Aymar Events Center and observed a most enjoyable phenomenon. Alumni athlete after alumni athlete entered the doors and, within seconds, spotted former teammates whom they rushed to embrace with great fondness. These alumni had literally come from all over the United States to be a part of this special evening. In this edition of the Archbishop Mitty Magazine you will have a chance in our feature story to walk down memory lane as we take the time to honor those individual athletes, teams, and contributors that have combined to create a lasting legacy. This year marks the twentieth anniversary of the Archbishop Mitty Athletic Hall of Fame induction ceremony, and this remains one of my favorite events that we celebrate. The evening’s program certainly honors those individuals and teams that have achieved great success. In fact, our long list of individual awards, as well as the ridiculously long list of league, section, NorCal, and state championships are on full display. But the primary reason why this event is such an uplifting experience for me is what dominates the conversations among Monarchs who travel from near and far to be here on this evening’s celebration. The individual and team honorees—to a person—speak fondly of their time as Mitty athletes. But rarely are the gaudy numbers of victories the topic of conversations. Rather, honorees speak fondly of values learned, humorous stories exaggerated, and lifelong friendships formed. They praise the Archbishop Mitty “family” as a real and lasting phenomenon. How refreshing! As you read this edition of the Archbishop Mitty Magazine, I pray you will also recall the many, diverse ways in which your experiences of this school have revealed to you a community akin to family. May God continue to bless you and your families.
Tim Brosnan, Archbishop Mitty President
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Athletic Hall of Fame This January marked the 20th anniversary of the first Hall of Fame induction ceremony. Created in 1998 to celebrate the school’s rich athletic legacy, the Hall of Fame continues to bring Monarch supporters and alumni of all ages back to campus, where they share a common love of the school and its special community.
The event occurs every two years and honorees include Olympians, professional athletes, coaches and athletic directors. Since the first ceremony, the number of honorees recognized at each event has nearly doubled in size. ★ “You see decades of alumni showing up and reconnecting or connecting for the first time,” said Athletic Director Brian Eagleson ’92, who was inducted into the Hall of Fame a few years ago as the coach of the 2008 men’s basketball team. “It’s really entertaining to see the stories swapped.”
FIRST GRADUATES: The Hall of Fame includes members of the Class of 1968, the
first graduating class of the high school. Larry Lorenz ’68 (top) was inducted for his achievements in three sports: baseball, basketball, and football. His classmate, Steve Gera (lower right), was recognized for his contributions to the school’s basketball program.
GOING FOR GOLD: The Hall of Fame includes such notables as Olympic gold medalists Kerri (Walsh ’96) Jennings and Brandi Chastain ’86. In high school, Kerri (Walsh ’96) Jennings was a star basketball and volleyball player who went on to become a three-time Olympic gold medalist in beach volleyball. Monarch Brandi Chastain ’86 played softball and soccer on campus and later helped the Women’s National Team to two Olympic gold medals and a pair of FIFA Women’s World Cup championships.
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CELEBRATING YEARS OF AN ICONIC EVENT HONORING INDUCTEES The night originally had just two award categories: one recognizing athletes and the other honoring coaches, athletic directors, and support staff. In 2003, the school added a category to recognize outstanding teams. “We wanted to bring more people back to campus to celebrate noteworthy teams,” said Associate Principal Keith Mathews, who was inducted into the Hall of Fame in 2007 for his contributions as an athletic director. Nearly two decades after the first induction ceremony, the event has expanded yet again to include a new category of recognition: the Hall of Distinction. This award recognizes individuals whose contributions and achievements have brought distinction to the school’s athletic program and includes both alumni and Monarch supporters. The first inductees in January were Rick and Debi Justice, who made the Justice Athletic Complex possible, and Jason Khalipa ’04, a CrossFit world champion. For many Monarchs, swapping stories with other alumni is the best part of the night. Rachel Williams ’10, a star volleyball player and recent inductee to
the Hall of Fame, enjoyed hearing stories from alumni of other generations when she was honored two years ago. “It was cool to hear about track stars and soccer players from before my time and how the teams all still felt consistent and tied to school values,” Williams said. “Mitty has really maintained the same caliber of high standards and inclusivity over the years.”
A MARK OF DISTINCTION: Rick and Debi Justice were some of the first inductees recognized in the newly created Hall of Distinction, which honors individuals whose contributions or achievements have brought honor to the school’s athletic program. The couple made the Justice Athletic Complex possible, giving student athletes access to state-of-the-art training facilities.
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MONARCH LEGACIES For many, the event is a chance for inductees to brush shoulders with the alumni they looked up to in high school. John Faylor ’81, who was inducted into the Hall of Fame in 1998 for his contributions to the school’s basketball and football teams, remembers seeing Paul Jones ’75, a well-known football and baseball player, at the ceremony. Faylor ended up wearing Jones’ number when he joined the school’s football team. “That guy was a beast,” Faylor said. Faylor went on to be named the school’s first Athlete of the Year, an honor he earned twice. He later played football for Santa Clara University and signed with the San Francisco 49ers. Justina Williams ’95, now a 20-year veteran teacher at AMHS, called her recent induction into the Hall of Honor “humbling” because she was added to a category that honors many of her own coaches and mentors. “It’s a lot of people that were pivotal individuals in my life as a student athlete,” she said. “People who have served as role models for me and lead by example.” Among those already recognized in the Hall of Fame are Williams’ high school coaches Sue Phillips ’86 and Georgia Norbutas, along with mentors and colleagues like Joanne Gallucci, Pete Petrinovich, Dave Brown ’71, Tom Miller ’83, Bill Hutton, and her father, Jim Williams. Over the years, she has been recognized in the Hall of Fame as an individual, a coach, and a member of the 1995 women’s basketball team. Williams went on to play field hockey for Stanford University before returning to campus to lead the school’s field hockey team to nine league titles and six CCS Championships.
49ER FAME: John Faylor ’81 was inducted into the Hall of Fame in 1998 for his contributions to the school’s basketball and football programs. He was named the school’s first Athlete of the Year. Eventually, Faylor went on to be recruited by the San Francisco 49ers.
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“I made friends at Mitty that I made for life. I still go to the alumni basketball games, I don’t know how many years later, and I still see the same guys I played with... That kind of says something. The Mitty experience wasn’t just impactful for me. It was impactful for a lot of guys.” Stephen Chang ’03
LIFELONG FRIENDS The event is also a special opportunity for Monarchs to catch up with teammates, many of whom have become lifelong friends. Stephen Chang ’03, who was inducted into the Hall of Fame in 2011, flies back to San Jose for Thanksgiving each year and always returns to campus the night before the holiday to play in the annual alumni basketball game. “I made friends at Mitty that I made for life,” Chang said. “I still go to the alumni basketball games, I don’t know how many years later, and I still see the same guys I played with...That kind of says something. The Mitty experience wasn’t just impactful for me. It was impactful for a lot of guys.”
A SAFE PLACE TO GROW Part of the reason Archbishop Mitty is remembered by alumni so fondly is that it was a safe place to grow up. Over the years, Chang has come to value his interactions with teammates and friends more than any awards he collected while playing. “It’s funny because being inducted in the Hall of Fame, it’s an honor and when you’re younger, it means so much, but when you get older, you kind of look back and those things don’t really matter,” he said. “I remember the games. Being on the bus with the guys after a game… Those are the memories that I’ll miss most and cherish the most, it’s not so much the accolades and things like that.” By the time Monarchs return to campus as inductees, many have well established careers and families. Justina Williams enjoys seeing how the teenagers she knew as a teacher and coach have grown up when they take the mic to give acceptance speeches. Many mention the sense of community on campus and how it gave them the support they needed to become good young adults. “Now that I’m older, I like to see how these teenagers have grown into mature, responsible adults with successful lives,” Williams said. “I like seeing how the values we promote here at Mitty continue to play a role in their lives.”
“Now that I’m older, I like to see how these teenagers have grown into mature, responsible adults with successful lives. I like seeing how the values we promote here at Mitty continue to play a role in their lives.” Justina Williams ’95
FAME IN THE FAMILY For quite a few Hall of Fame inductees, athletic achievement runs in the family. In several cases, parents were honored in the Hall of Fame and now their sons and daughters are being recognized for impressive athletic careers at the same school. We caught up with a few of the families who have helped make Archbishop Mitty’s athletic program great over the years.
MEET THE WILLIAMS: Jim Williams was inducted into the Hall of Honor in
1999 for his contributions as a coach. His daughter, Justina Williams ’95, has been inducted into the AMHS Hall of Fame in every category for which she qualifies: an individual athlete, as a member of a team, and as a coach.
MEET THE CALOIAROS: Maureen (Formico ’82) Caloiaro was one of the first inductees honored in the Hall of Fame in 1998. In the top right photo, Maureen and her husband, Dominik, are joined by their son, Vincenzo, their daughter, Joan, and their oldest son, Angelo. Joan and Angelo went on to be recognized in the Hall of Champions as members of the 2008 and 2009 women’s volleyball teams and the 2008 men’s basketball team, respectively. Angelo currently plays professional basketball in Israel for Maccabi Tel Aviv B.C.
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Athletic Hall of Fame The Hall of Fame Induction Dinner and Ceremony recognizes outstanding performances and significant contributions to the Archbishop Mitty athletic program whether on the field, in an administrative capacity, or in a combination of ways. Honorees are inducted into one of four halls: Hall of Fame, Hall of Honor, Hall of Distinction, and Hall of Champions.
HALL OF FAME
The Hall of Fame honors individuals who have demonstrated significant athletic achievement in one or more sports while an athlete competing for Archbishop Mitty High School. Andreen Alvarenga ’88 (Track & Field)
Pete Destefano ’95 (Football, Baseball)
Rick Hile ’71 (Basketball, Baseball)
Sue Phillips ’86 (Volleyball, Basketball, Softball)
Mark Amaral ’85 (Football, Basketball, Baseball)
Eddie Dominguez ’00 (Soccer)
Evan Hlavacek ’93 (Football, Baseball)
Regina Reilly ’82 (Volleyball, Basketball, Softball)
Juaune Armon ’00 (Football, Basketball, Track & Field)
Dan Dressman ’03 (Football, Basketball, Baseball)
Kendra Ireton ’83 (Soccer, Softball)
Danielle Robinson ’07 (Basketball)
Aaron Bates ’02 (Football, Baseball)
Shawn Epidendio ’01 (Baseball, Football)
Kristin Iwanaga ’01 (Volleyball, Basketball)
Renisha Robinson ’07 (Track & Field)
Alex Balog ’10 (Water Polo, Baseball)
John Faylor ’81 (Basketball, Football)
Marvin Jackson ’79 (Football, Track & Field)
Anne Marie Schmidt ’13 (Volleyball)
Jaclyn (Castellano ’96) Bell (Swimming)
Katherine Fleury ’07 (Field Hockey, Softball)
Kerri (Walsh ’96) Jennings (Volleyball, Basketball)
Nora Soza ’06 (Field Hockey)
Erin (Downey ’05) Biederman (Volleyball)
Steve Gera, Jr. ’68 (Basketball)
Paul Jones ’75 (Baseball, Football)
Debbie (Norbutas ’89) Blaver (Soccer)
Mike Gill ’73 (Baseball, Football)
Robert Jones ’92 (Football, Basketball)
Katherine Stahl ’92 (Field Hockey, Basketball, Soccer, Softball)
Andrew “Sonny” Brasile ’70 † (Football)
Amanda Gil ’08 (Volleyball)
Philip Kao ’04 (Tennis)
Maureen (Formico ’82) Caloiaro (Volleyball, Basketball, Softball)
Melissa Glazebrook ’98 (Basketball)
Pat Kohlman ’72 (Football) Alex Koontz ’77 (Baseball, Football)
Brandi Chastain ’86 (Soccer)
Steve Koontz ’83 (Baseball)
Collin Chiverton ’08 (Basketball)
Lindsey (Sherburne ’02) Little (Volleyball)
Kevin Christman ’84 (Baseball, Football, Basketball)
Larry Lorenz ’68 (Baseball, Basketball, Football)
Aaron Gordo
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Stephen Chang ’03 (Basketball, Football)
Chris Codiroli ’76 (Baseball) Jason Codiroli ’05 (Baseball)
Michaela Matulich ’11 (Soccer) Kelli (Walsh ’01) Mezzetti (Volleyball)
Michael Codiroli ’75 (Baseball)
Aaron Gordon ’13 (Basketball)
Patrick Miller ’81 (Soccer)
Tiffany Cornelius ’86 (Softball, Soccer, Tennis)
Drew Gordon ’08 (Basketball, Track & Field)
Kate Morgan ’01 (Soccer)
Rometra Craig ’00 (Basketball)
Aimee Grzyb ’00 (Basketball)
Suzy Nicoletti ’98 (Swimming)
Mike Crisafulli ’88 (Baseball, Football)
Dan Haniger ’75 (Football, Track & Field)
Staci (Duncan ’98) O’Brien (Soccer)
Genia (Shaw ’96) Curren (Volleyball)
Mitch Haniger ’09 (Baseball, Football)
Gabriela Olivares ’00 (Soccer)
Tayler Davis ’09 (Tennis)
Diane (Korbel ’91) Hanna (Basketball, Swimming, Track & Field)
Dave Parrott ’78 † (Basketball)
Tyler Davis ’11 (Baseball)
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Robert Perry ’03 (Baseball, Football)
Jakaria Stewart ’94 (Soccer, Volleyball, Track & Field) Kerry Stivaletti ’88 (Soccer, Cross Country, Track & Field) Randy Strawn ’72 (Football) Keilani (Ricketts ’09) Tumanuvao (Softball, Basketball) Mike Vail ’70 (Baseball) Jeff Walsh ’76 (Baseball) K.C. Walsh ’05 (Volleyball) Craig Watkins ’75 (Football, Track & Field) Christine Whalen ’05 (Track & Field) Erica (Liu ’04) Williams (Swimming) Justina Williams ’95 (Basketball, Field Hockey, Softball) Rachel Williams ’10 (Volleyball) Joey Wolfe ’99 (Baseball) Megan Yocke ’07 (Field Hockey, Softball) Zephaniah Zinsman ’97 (Baseball, Football) ms ’10
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HALL OF HONOR
The Hall of Honor recognizes coaches, staff, and athletic directors for their service, leadership, and support of the school’s athletic programs. Bret Almazan-Cezar (Women’s Volleyball Coach)
Joe Cauchi † (Athletic Department Administration)
Russ Baba (Women’s Soccer Coach)
David Chaplik (Men’s Soccer Coach)
Douglas Blatz, M.D. (School Physician)
Ron DeMonner (Football Coach)
Dave Brown ’71 (Football Coach)
Joanne Gallucci † (Athletic Department Support) Helen Gengras (Women’s Basketball Coach) Bill Hutton (Baseball Coach) Luie Lopez † (Director of Publications) Keith Mathews (Athletic Department Administration) Fr. Jim Mifsud S.M.† (Pastor at Queen of Apostles)
Tom Miller ’83 (Women’s Swimming & Diving Coach) Georgia Norbutas (Women’s Soccer Coach) George “Pete” Petrinovich (Athletic Department Administration) Sue Phillips ’86 (Women’s Basketball Coach) Dan Stapp ’75 (Football Coach) Jim Williams (Athletic Department Administration) Justina Williams ’95 (Field Hockey Coach) † Deceased
BILL HUTTON was named to the Hall of Honor in 2015. He coached baseball for 33 years and is considered one of the most successful high school baseball coaches in state history. He led the program to five WCAL and four CCS championships over the years, as well as state and national championships in 2010.
DAVE BROWN ’71 was named to the Hall of Honor in 2002. Dave was honored for his contributions to the school’s athletic program as a football coach. He led the football program to its first two CCS Championships in 1994 and 1999 and a WCAL crown in 2001.
HALL OF CHAMPIONS
The Hall of Champions celebrates the teams that distinguished themselves at the sectional, regional, state, and national levels. 1971 Men’s Basketball
1995 Women’s Volleyball
1972 Men’s Soccer
1999 Women’s Basketball
1974 Football
2001 Women’s Soccer
1984 Women’s Soccer
2001 Women’s Volleyball
1995 Women’s Basketball
2004 Women’s Swimming & Diving 2006 Men’s Soccer 2008 Men’s Basketball 2008 Women’s Tennis 2008 Women’s Volleyball 2009 Women’s Volleyball 2009 Softball 2010 Baseball 2011 Men’s Basketball
1995 Women’s Basketball Team
2012 Women’s Volleyball 2013 Women’s Volleyball
JASON KHALIPA ’04 was inducted into the Hall
of Distinction in 2019. He was named the 2008 CrossFit Games world champion and founded NCFIT, formerly known as NorCal CrossFit. Jason and other inductees receive golden passes which give them free admission to all school athletic events for life.
HALL OF DISTINCTION
The Hall of Distinction honors individuals whose contributions or achievements have brought distinction to the school’s athletic program. Rick and Debi Justice
Jason Khalipa ’04
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Painting by John Beahm, AMHS Creative Services Department
ARCHBISHOP ROMERO: A Saint for Our Times. By Dick Howard - AMHS Teacher
As we continue to explore the school’s “Fearless” liturgical theme Romero as a saint of the Roman Catholic Church. Along with Pope for the year, it helps to take a look at different people who have Paul VI and five other candidates, Pope Francis proclaimed all inspired this community to live fearlessly. One life in particular seven people saints in a ceremony attended by more than 70,000 people in St. Peter’s Square in Rome on Sunday, October 14th. that has dramatically helped shape Archbishop Mitty’s spirituality Archbishop Romero was assassinated nearly four decades earlier, and commitment to justice is the recently canonized Archbishop on Monday, March 24th, 1980 while celebrating mass in the chapel Oscar Romero of El Salvador. of the Divine Providence Hospital where he lived. His assassination Archbishop Mitty High School’s connection to Archbishop Romero goes back to 1998 when the first Ethics, Culture, and took place one day after he spoke these words in his last Sunday homily in the cathedral of San Salvador. Justice class was started by Mrs. “I would like to make a special Bea Scott. During the class itself, It is high time you recovered your appeal to the men of the army, students learned about the history of consciences and obeyed your consciences specifically to the ranks of the El Salvador, including the important rather than a sinful order… National Guard, the police, and the role of the Catholic Church during I implore you, I beg you, I order you military,” he said. “Brothers, you the Salvadoran civil war which in the name of God: stop the repression.” come from our own people…No took place from 1980-1992. Over the soldier is obliged to obey an order next 17 years, hundreds of Monarchs – St. Oscar Romero contrary to the law of God…It is high traveled to El Salvador and visited time you recovered your consciences and obeyed your consciences sites that they had learned about in class, including the chapel where Romero was assassinated, his small house on the hospital rather than a sinful order… I implore you, I beg you, I order you in the name of God: stop the repression.” grounds, and his tomb in the national cathedral. Archbishop Romero was “fearless” in speaking those challenging There are other connections that link Archbishop Mitty to Archbishop Romero. Every third week in June, Archbishop Mitty words to the Salvadoran military in his last Sunday homily. One of his most famous quotes, which visitors can see as they enter the hosts the AMHS Romero Institute. Through the program, rising eighth-grade students from private and public middle schools chapel at the Jesuit University in San Salvador, is, “If they kill me, develop friendships through a mentorship program, tour local I will arise in the Salvadoran people.” They did kill Archbishop Romero, but he still inspires generations of people in his home colleges and universities, attend musicals and plays, embrace country of El Salvador and beyond it. Archbishop Mitty students Latino culture, and focus on social justice issues. At graduation, continue to visit Central America through the Ethics, Culture and Archbishop Mitty High School also confers the Archbishop Romero Justice: Central America program, and they learn about Romero’s Award. This award recognizes a graduating senior who is deeply committed to Christian service and the Campus Ministry Program life and legacy through the religious studies curriculum. We are especially blessed now, as a school and as the entire universal and who has put his or her intelligence and education at the Church, to have St. Oscar Romero as a model of what it means to service of the needy. be a saint for our times. Earlier this school year, Pope Francis canonized Archbishop
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BECOMING STUDENT LEADERS
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When in doubt, make the decision.
” By Greg Walker - Director of Student Activities When people hear the words “Student Activities” at Archbishop Mitty High School, their first thoughts are of all the fun things that take place during a school year. Events like Spirit Week and Monarch Madness envelop the community and allow for everybody to be spirited and have a wonderful high school experience. But what happens to the 43 members of student government who actually organize these events from conception to completion? What do they get out of it? Hopefully, they learn things about themselves that they never knew before. Within Student Government, we believe that members become leaders through the activities that we do. It’s our hope that operating without a textbook allows each group to learn things from experiences that they might not normally experience in a traditional classroom setting. There are several mantras that we operate by, which groom students to become future leaders in whatever fields they choose. It’s things like: “Do what’s right, not necessarily what’s popular” and “When in doubt, make the decision.” We also offer students opportunities to speak with members of their class so that they can have people support their endeavors, rather than working in a vacuum and not taking anyone’s interest into consideration. To use an educational approach, we introduce student leaders to traits and characteristics that we work all year long to groom, including self-confidence, humility, core self-evaluations, trustworthiness, authenticity, extraversion, assertiveness, enthusiasm, and a sense of humor. The greatest joy that I find from Student Government is when students think of ideas and make them tangible things. These experiences speak to their creativity, ambition, hopes, and desires. They prove that students can make things happen that were born from just a thought. How powerful is it for a young person growing into himself or herself to see that change can be made in the world? How inspiring is that to others who are looking for guidance but don’t know where to find it? Once elected, Student Government members know one thing: the work that they do is not about them. It’s for the benefit of all Monarchs. Student leaders embrace the idea of embodying the school’s graduation outcomes and exhibiting intellect, competence, and faith, while acting in a just manner. Through dances, rallies, and events, I love that the members of Student Government see themselves as more, and hopefully, that stays with them long after they graduate.
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Do what’s right, not necessarily what’s popular.
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LEADERSHIP HAS MANY DIFFERENT FACES.
Monarchs participating in Student Activities learn the characteristics that will make them leaders: self confidence, humility, trustworthiness, authenticity, extraversion, assertiveness, enthusiasm, and a sense of humor.
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MAKING SCHOOL HISTORY WITH ‘EVERYTHING!’
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WATER POLO TEAM WINS CCS TITLE WITH THE HELP OF NEW RALLYING CRY By Katie Helland - Director of Communications At a school where 23 state championship banners hang from rafters in the gym and alumni go on to become professional athletes and Olympians, school records are constantly being set and broken. This year, the men’s water polo team distinguished itself and made school history by taking home the campus’ first CCS Championship for the sport. The Monarchs took on Willow Glen in the CCS finals, becoming the first team in the program’s history to win the championship. But the team didn’t start in the lead. The Monarchs fell behind, 2-1, in the first quarter and rallied in the second quarter, adding five goals to Willow Glen’s one goal and eventually taking the game, 9-7. “I was pretty emotional because it’s a pretty big thing to win CCS, and we’d done it for the first time too,” said junior Dishan Dias. “I started crying.” He wasn’t the only one in tears. Student-athletes jumped up and down on the pool deck. Minutes later, the team threw Coach Ben Vierra into the chilly water, bringing their leader into the celebration. “I’m just really proud of these guys,” said Coach Vierra, who has coached varsity water polo at AMHS for two years. “They’re a very hard working team.” What was the team’s secret to success? It’s hard to say, but a new “everything” cheer might be part of the answer, along with a brotherhood that extended far beyond the pool deck. This year, before each practice, one athlete yelled “everything!” and the rest of the team echoed back the message. The rallying cry was a quick reminder to teammates that they should give all their energy and attention to the game. And it’s that all-in team spirit that made big victories, like the CCS Championship, possible. “Every person on the team contributed to that win, and it felt like a perfect puzzle,” said junior Manato Yamamoto, the team captain. “We’re really good friends, and I feel like that chemistry and that mentality of never giving up is really a big part of the win and this year’s team.” That friendship went beyond the pool as almost half the team grabbed lunch together daily during the season. The tradition started when juniors Dishan Dias and Logan Frey decided to eat together and soon others joined them. The meals and laughs together don’t stop on campus. After games, the team often gathers for community meals, strengthening communication skills and relationships by spending time together off campus. For the team’s three graduating seniors, including senior Logan Wang, the victory was bittersweet. There’s no better way to end a high school career than by making school history. “We created this brotherhood,” he said. “My water polo team is my family.”
THE RALLYING CRY WAS A QUICK REMINDER TO TEAMMATES THAT THEY SHOULD GIVE ALL THEIR ENERGY AND ATTENTION TO THE GAME.
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NOISES OFF!
By Doug Santana - Director of Performing Arts Since the Thomas Kinkade Center for the Arts opened in the spring of 2003 with the Tony Award-winning musical, “42nd Street,” there have been 46 shows produced in this theatrical home. Only three musicals have been revived during those 16 years: “Into the Woods” (2005 and 2012), “Disney’s Beauty and the Beast” (2006 and 2016), and “Les Misérables” (2009 and 2017). Out of all of the plays produced, there has been one particular production that longtime faculty, staff, and supporters of the Performing Arts department have repeatedly asked to return. That show is the comedic classic, “Noises Off.” “Noises Off” is a side-splitting farce; a show-within -a-show that follows a cast of actors as they rehearse a comedic flop called “Nothing On.” The audience follows the cast from their final dress rehearsal to taking the show on the road, all while doors are slamming, sardines are flying, and the actors and backstage crew are feuding behind the scenes. Archbishop Mitty’s first production in 2010 featured a who’s who of audience favorites, including Matt Hill ’10 as Lloyd Dallas, Ryan Mardesich ’10 as Selsdon Mowbray, and Adrienne Eller ’11 and Michelle Martinelli ’11 double cast as Poppy Norton-Taylor. When asked about their favorite memories from the 2010 production, the cast had a host of stories to share. Ryan Meyer ’10, who played off-the-wall actor Garry Lejeune, says “Noises Off” required the kind of lunatic keep-theball-in-the-air energy that made them feel like athletes in a marathon. “We had choreographed each moment so carefully, but I still remember that any time I met someone’s eyes onstage we’d share a look of ‘What could possibly happen next?’” he said. “I think this is exactly why the play is so funny: we were always as surprised as the audience.” Michelle Martinelli ’11, who played Poppy Norton -Taylor in the same show, went on to graduate with a degree in musical theater from Emerson College and has performed in several regional productions, including “The Donkey Show” at American Repertory Theatre. She added the show was a lesson in how to stay present in the moment. “There’s nothing overly intellectual about opening and closing doors, so the challenge is staying present every second and not missing a single beat, or the joke is ruined. It’s an extreme vigilance required of the actors that will carry over into the rest of their work in college and beyond,” Martinelli said. Emily Kramer ’19, who played Poppy Norton-Taylor in this year’s production of “Noises Off,” was excited to
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work on the show. As Poppy, she was in the middle of all of the behind-the-scene chaos, desperately trying to keep the peace. “The rehearsals were thrilling with talented actors and actresses learning material in a short amount of time, while still enjoying the process,” she said. “Being a part of the cast was a rewarding experience.” Without question, the current cast lived up to the task of juggling doors and sardines in the 2019 production. Together these groups of alumni and current students will forever be linked in the history of the Performing Arts Department for bringing this hilarious farce to life.
The Cast of 2019 recreates an archive photo from the original AMHS cast of “Noises Off.”
Where are They Now? We caught up with actors and actresses from the Cast of 2010. Here are some of their recent credits: Matt Hill ’10 Broadway National Tour of “Les Miserables” Ryan Mardesich ’10 North Shore Musical Theater “A Christmas Carol” Adrienne Eller ’11 Broadway National Tour of “A Gentleman’s Guide to Love and Murder” Michelle Martinelli ’11 ART’s “The Donkey Show”
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LASU Celebrates Hispanic Heritage Month By: Patsy Vargas - Outreach Coordinator
National Hispanic Heritage month begins each year in September and continues into mid-October. Several Latin American countries including Mexico, Chile, El Salvador, Nicaragua, and Guatemala, celebrate their independence in September. This year, the Latin American Student Union honored this important month with bright and colorful Latino-inspired shirts. Students proudly represented their native countries of Guatemala, Mexico, Nicaragua, and Columbia, among others, by wearing beautiful peasant, embroidered, and festive clothing to kick off this event. But the celebrations did not end there. Members of LASU continued bringing awareness to Hispanic Heritage month by making colorful paper Día de los Muertos, or Day of the Dead, flowers. In many Latin American countries, especially in Mexico, Día de los Muertos is celebrated with two days: November 1st, known as Día de los Inocentes, a day that remembers children; and November 2nd, or Día de los Muertos, a day that pays tribute to adults. Families make altars to keep alive the memories of family members and loved ones that have passed away. Candles, rosaries, flowers, food, and other items that serve as reminders of those that have passed, adorn altars in homes, churches, and other public spaces. Traditionally, cempasuchil flowers, known as marigolds in English, are added to Día de los Muertos altars and LASU brought this cultural tradition to Archbishop Mitty High School. Students created and decorated an altar, located just outside of the chapel. While watching the ever-popular, “Coco” movie in the background, all members of the Archbishop Mitty community were invited to make cempasuchil flowers in the Monarch Room during lunch. As students made flowers, they reminisced about loved ones who passed away and shared their own family traditions for celebrating Día de los Muertos. While some families visit cemeteries, others make altars at home or attend a special mass. Throughout the month, Archbishop Mitty students, faculty, and staff were invited to place pictures of loved ones on the altar.
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“I participate in these activities because they make me feel more in touch with my Latino roots,” said sophomore Angelica Rodriguez. “LASU gives me the opportunity to share my culture with others and inform our school community about our many wonderful customs and traditions.” Hispanic Heritage Month continued beyond flower making and altar decorating on campus. In late October, LASU members met at Teatro Visión to watch, “Departera,” a Latino-inspired play that highlights the importance of Día de los Muertos within Latino culture. Nicholas Amireh, a member of LASU Leadership, appreciated the opportunity to go into the Latino community and support an all-Latino cast and production. “It was really cool to watch ‘Departera’ through a different lens,” he said. “I was able to get a unique perspective on Día de los Muertos and why it is important to keep alive traditions and memories.” These culturally rooted activities allow students the opportunity to embrace their Latino roots while sharing them with the wider community. As always, LASU welcomes all students, faculty and staff to participate in their events.
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PR E SIDEN T ’S CIRCLE DI N N ER On Thursday, February 7th, the Archbishop Mitty community gathered to celebrate those who have generously shared financial gifts with the school. The evening began with a gathering of the Monarch Leadership Society members in the John A. Sobrato Student Life Center. Benefactors who have created scholarship endowments were able to meet with the students who receive the financial aid their endowments generate. Following the Monarch Leadership Society reception, the President’s Circle Dinner was held in the Aymar Events Center to celebrate and thank those who have supported the growth of facilities, programs, and scholarships at Archbishop Mitty High School. Before dinner, several families were recognized for establishing endowments this school year. Those families included Cheryl Shavers and Joseph Agu, Grace and Ian Edvalson, Wendy and Stephan Guttman, Ellen and Richard Imrisek, Ashley and Jason Khalipa, Nancy and Jeff Marks, McLarney Construction, Inc., Debra and Gregory Fant, Elizabeth and Mark Page, and Martha and Mario Queiroz. Christine and Robert Jahncke were honored as the 2019 Benefactors of the Year for their countless contributions to the Parent Pledge Program, scholarships, capital projects, the Alumni Golf Tournament and the Black and Gold Gala.
Leela and Matt McDonald, Zainab and Chris Vlahopouliotis, and Amanda and Steve Klinger enjoyed catching up during the cocktail hour.
President Tim Brosnan and his wife, Sally Brosnan, greeted Bishop Oscar Cantú at the Monarch Leadership Society Reception.
Exodus, the AMHS liturgical rock band, performed during the event.
President Tim Brosnan congratulated the 2019 Benefactors of the Year: Christine and Robert Jahncke.
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1 - AMHS President Tim Brosnan greeted Mollie and Steve Schott at the President’s Reception.
8 - Comedian and entertainer Jay Leno made a surprise return to the Black and Gold stage.
2 - The event was a family affair for Associate Producer Underwriters Christine and Bob Jahncke, who hosted a table at the gala with their children, alumni Stephen Jahncke ’10 and Kellie Jahncke ’12.
9 - Cherie and Derek Lawson arrived at the gala and posed for the photographer.
3 - Executive Producers and parents Diane and Rich Cristina were thrilled with the show.
10 - Debra (Truhe ’88) Cassara and Shayan Alam ’99 greeted guests at a special reception for alumni attendees. They were joined by spouses, Shazia Alam and Joe Cassara.
4 - Alumni parents Wim Elfrink, Gwen Dorcich, Mark Woodward, Steve Dorcich, and Laurie Woodward celebrated Black and Gold success.
11 - Kind of Blue, the AMHS Jazz Choir, performed for arriving guests at the pre-gala reception.
5 - Longtime friends and current AMHS parents Nancy and Clayton Thompson and Emily and Elwyn Cabebe attended the gala.
12 - Students entertained on the Black and Gold stage.
6 - Class of 2022 parents Kristine and Michael Achkar enjoyed attending their first Black and Gold Gala. 7 - Jay Leno congratulated students who participated in the gala.
13 - Black and Gold Gala Chairperson and Board of Regent member Cheryl Durzy and her husband, Hani, enjoyed the evening. 14 - Olympian and AMHS alumna Kerri (Walsh ’96) Jennings made a surprise appearance on the Black and Gold stage.
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On Saturday, January 26th, the Archbishop Mitty community gathered for the 2019 Athletic Hall of Fame Induction Dinner and Ceremony. With a total of five individual, seven team, and four special category inductees, the evening felt like a reunion with countless stories and memories shared.
Congratulations to all of the new Athletic Hall of Fame members! HALL OF FAME
Juaune Armon ’00 (Football, Basketball, Track & Field) Katherine Fleury ’07 (Field Hockey, Softball) Aaron Gordon ’13 (Basketball) Gabriela Olivares ’00 (Soccer) Anne Marie Schmidt ’13 (Volleyball)
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Jeremiah Sumagit ’11, who was part of the 2010 men’s baseball team, posed proudly with his family during the cocktail reception. From left to right: Scott Fleury ’09, Kathy Fleury, Katie Fleury ’07 an inductee to the Hall of Fame, and Tim Fleury, smiled as they posed for a picture in front of the inductee memorabilia tables. Individual Hall of Fame inductee Gabriela Olivares ’00 was joined by her parents for a photo following her induction. Anne Marie Schmidt ’13, an inductee to the Hall of Fame, was joined by her father, Dave Schmidt; brother, John Schmidt ’09; mother, Kathy Schmidt; sister, Kelly (Schmidt ’06) Peters; and brother-in-law, Robert Peters. Hall of Fame inductee Juaune Armon ’00 took a photo with his wife and son.
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Lacey Gera ’06 and Kendra Stapp ’05, and their significant others, took a photo at the 2019 Athletic Hall of Fame Induction Dinner and Ceremony.
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Colin Wan ’11 and Brandon White ’11, both members of the 2011 men’s basketball team, joined Aryn Savini ’11, the team statistician, for a celebratory photo.
Members of the 2010 men’s baseball team joined together for a group photo after receiving medals recognizing them as part of the Hall of Champions. The 2011 men’s basketball team posed with their medals. After being inducted into the Hall of Champions, the 2009 softball team celebrated with a group photo.
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Class Reunions Members from the classes of 2015, 2016, 2017, and 2018 gathered on Thanksgiving eve to reconnect, reminisce, and share stories from college at the Recent Grad Reunion. Attendees were also able to check in with some of their favorite high school teachers. Alumni were treated to dinner as they cheered on members of the alumnae and alumni basketball teams, which gather to challenge the varsity squads each fall.
Jake Mifsud ’18, Marc Daniels ’18, and Dominic Torregroza ’18 took a picture together at the reunion.
Ankush Bharadwaj ’17, and Derek Perera ’17 paused for a picture.
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Friends from the Class of 2018 gathered to share stories from their first semester of college.
David Dalal ’18, Michelle Malari ’17, and Maddie Nisperos ’17 smiled for the camera.
Annika McKinley ’18, and Marc Daniels ’18 caught up on college life.
WOMEN’S BASKETBALL - From left to right: Alumnae game participants Hannah (Stephens ’08) Harden, Kalyn Simon ’13, Courtney (Lisowski ’12) Rousseu, and Ashley Watson ’11 smiled for the camera with Coach Sue Phillips ’86. Kalyn Simon ’13 looked for a teammate. Hannah (Stephens ‘08) Harden pushed the ball upcourt during the alumnae basketball game.
Each year, alumni of the men’s and women’s basketball programs return to campus to connect with old teammates and meet the varsity team. Alumnae joined members of the junior varsity squad to take on the reigning National Champions. Following that game, the varsity men’s basketball team took the court against alumni with graduation years ranging from 1978 to 2018. Both games were highly entertaining for the crowd that gathered, which included recent grads from the Class of 2018.
MEN’S BASKETBALL - From left to right: Hekili Jordan ’18 returned to campus for the alumni game after graduating last spring. Dalton Gary ’09 looked to drive. Jack Biebel ’12 finished a layup against this year’s varsity squad.
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More than 25 alumni from the 70s through 2018 returned to campus on Saturday, November 24th, to play in the annual Alumni Men’s Soccer Game. The players participated in a friendly match against the current men’s varsity team and were joined by family and friends afterward for a barbecue potluck in the Aymar Events Center.
MEN’S SOCCER - From left to right: Alumni and current varsity soccer players gathered for a group photo. Jake Serpa ’18 and Jota Yamaguchi ’18 were two of many Monarchs who joined in the alumni vs. varsity match-up the Saturday after Thanksgiving.
On Wednesday, December 26th, the current women’s varsity soccer team hosted 20 alumnae for the annual Boxing Day Classic. Following the match, players, family, and friends had lunch in the bleachers and reminisced about old times. The alumnae soccer event was a wonderful afternoon for all those who were able to attend.
WOMEN’S SOCCER - From left to right: Paris Fox ’18 shielded the ball from current varsity player Erika Silveira ’20. Kaila Silveira ’15 dribbled the ball up the field. Alumnae gathered for a group photo with Coach JT Hanley.
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CLASS NOTES ’68
JOHN ENGLE
is living in Marseille in the South of France, where he has adapted relatively well to retirement from his position as a professor of literature and film at the Université de Toulon. He remains very active, travels a lot, and continues to write scholarly articles and books. In recent years, John has done a lot of work on surfing and its cultural meanings. Aside from John’s book, “Surfing in the Movies: A Critical History,” he recommends checking out his recent piece called “Manning Up on the North Shore: American Masculinity and the Early Surf Movies.” John has been married many happy years to a lovely California girl he met, strangely enough, in Marseille. His son, Liam, is a successful film and television director and actor based in Paris and has a wonderful little son named James. John would have loved to come to the recent reunion, but unfortunately it didn’t work out. Still, it was super to exchange a few words long -distance with great guys like Steve Gera, Ray Copeland, and Mark Atlas. John remembers his Mitty days with such pleasure and gratitude and sends everyone the warmest of hellos.
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SANTORO SALEMO
graduated from Santa Clara University and retired from federal service after 32 years. His hobby continues to be antique cars and he currently resides in Morgan Hill, California.
MARK SOTA
retired from AT&T and more recently, Zayo. Mark is married and has three adult children and 14 grandchildren. He currently spends his time traveling and trying to navigate this retirement thing.
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TIM MCCARTHY
attended the NCAA National Championship game and ran into fellow 1970 Archbishop Mitty graduate, CHRIS MACKIE, who also graduated from UC Berkeley as he did. Both are in good health and wish all fellow grads great lives.
JOHN MOORE, JR. retired and has three loving grandsons. His father, Jack Moore, passed away recently and John returned home for the services in Santa Clara, California. At the service, his grandson, Noah Burge, sang Schubert’s “Ave Maria” in Latin. Father Roland Bunda concelebrated his dad’s funeral Mass. During John’s latest visit to Santa Clara, he was able to visit with some of his old school buddies, as well as relatives.
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has spent the last 10 years working as a pastel artist specializing in portraits of animals. Many of her commissioned paintings are hanging all over the country, including in local galleries and at the Folsom Zoo gift shop. To see some of Marianne’s work, visit her website: MebsArt.com.
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DAN EICHHORN is restoring a 1953 Power Wagon truck!
TONY LUPINA retired from real estate in California and moved to Nashville, Tennessee in December.
works at the Pentagon and was recently selected as the deputy assistant secretary of defense for infrastructure. She enjoys traveling the world for work and spending time with family and friends.
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TED MONTGOMERY
enjoys life at the beach, lots of golf, and wine.
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JOHN LARAMIE was drafted in the last Vietnam draft after graduating from Archbishop Mitty. He went into a good Aviation Electrician’s Mate school in the Navy, which he joined weeks before the Army due date. After serving in the Navy, he continued to work for the government, first working at a U.S. Mint, then for the National Park Service, and finally for the Postal Service in San Jose. After accumulating a total of 36 and a half years of service, John retired.
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DAN MEISTER is married, has a 16-year old daughter, and lives in South Florida. He works in the events and travel industry and hosts awesome family group adventures. Dan and his family will be in Ireland in June and in Germany for Oktoberfest in September. Dan invites all Archbishop Mitty alumni and their friends to join him for a grand reunion and unlimited fun: topgrouptravel.com. Dan hopes everyone lives the rest of their lives like the best of their lives. Go Monarchs!
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NANCY (NOVAK ’84)
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recently became the director of a new nonprofit organization, Baja Educational Initiative, which provides scholarships to the children of the working poor in northern Baja California.
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CLASS NOTES ’84
FRANCES AMBROSE
has been enjoying substitute teaching since she completed her multiple subject teaching credential through National University in 2004. Frances teaches in public elementary school districts in Santa Clara County and the Catholic Diocese of San Jose. Frances recently visited Milwaukee, Wisconsin, in June to visit her mother’s side of the family. Her father passed away in 2013 after having dementia and Parkinson’s disease for about 15 years. Frances asks that we please pray that he rest in peace. TIFFANY (OWEN ’84) ZINCGRAF
has been the owner of the Florida travel agency, TravelBook Vacations, for nearly seven years. Her company is an affiliate of a large host agency with more than 5,000 agents nationwide. Tiffany recently learned that she was ranked No. 30 overall for the 2018 sales year. She has also been named one of the top 50 travel agents for five years in a row, thanks to her loyal clients and their referrals.
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OLIVAS is a wife and mother, living in Claremont, California. She recently started studying for a master’s degree in plant science at California State Polytechnic University, Pomona. She plans to run a nonprofit small-scale farm to help feed populations in need in her local community.
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lives in Woodland, California, and has been working at CalPERS for the past 22 years. Nancy and her late husband, John, raised two daughters: Emily, 22, and Alison, 18. She is active in community theater and is a cantor at Holy Rosary Church in Woodland. Nancy is grateful for Archbishop Mitty friendships and education. She is proud to see the school and its students flourishing!
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DAVID HERMAN
is the author of “Almost Yankees: The Summer of ’81 and the Greatest Baseball Team You’ve Never Heard Of,” which was released April 1st via the University of Nebraska Press. This is his first book and it tells the story of his first favorite team — the minor league Columbus Clippers — and how baseball has intersected with his life over the years. David was the sports editor for the Archbishop Mitty yearbook before he attended Gonzaga University and pursued a sports writing career. He has worked with MSN.com since 2002 and is currently a Microsoft News managing editor. He lives in Seattle with wife, Karin, and their three children.
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JEREMIAH CLAUSS has been teaching sixth and seventh grade at Saint Mary School in Los Gatos, California, for 10 years. He is now the eighth grade homeroom teacher and loves it. This is also the seventh year of the school drama program he started. His students performed“High School Musical, Junior” at the end of March.
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and her family live in Willow Glen, California. She has a Bachelor of Science and a Master of Business Administration from Santa Clara University and was a speechwriter for high-tech executives before taking time off to raise young children. JOHANNA WALSH
just wrapped up working on her fourth Dreamforce, one of the largest technology conferences in the world.
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celebrated her 5-year work anniversary with the San Francisco startup company, Anki, Inc. The company is a robotics and artificial intelligence company striving to use robotics in everyday life.
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and her husband, Eric Armann ’00, welcomed their second son, Benjamin, on May 23, 2018. Their older son, Gabe, turns 5 years old in February.
TESSA ZERTUCHE had her first child start college. Her second child is a junior in high school, and her youngest is in eighth grade. She still owns and operates AllGood Driving School, teaching teens how to drive and helping them get driver’s licenses. Life is great and God is good!
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works as a clinical psychologist at Kaiser Permanente and just married the love of her life on November 1, 2018.
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AMY HUTTLINGER
enrolled in the physical therapist assistant program at Ohlone College and expects to graduate in May of 2020. ALLYSE WICKS recently got engaged to her boyfriend of three years, Benjamin McChesney, during their trip to Spain in September. She is currently working in customer success at the rapidly growing financial technology startup, Marqeta, in Oakland. Allyse was promoted to customer success enablement manager in October.
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has been named the top Hispanic Realtor in Iowa by the National Association of Hispanic Real Estate Professionals. She is also one of the top 250 Hispanic Realtors in the United States, according to the same group.
LINDSEY (SHERBURNE ’02) LITTLE
is coming up on her 9-year anniversary with Google and is the happy parent of two boys, Callum and Lyle, who are 2 years old and 4 years old. She enjoys spending a lot of time up in the mountains as a family!
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EDRINA NAZARADEH
was sworn into the California State Bar. RAMYA SINGIREDDY
will be graduating medical school this spring and going on to a residency in ophthalmology at the University of Florida.
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LAUREN (DUFFY ’08) HELMS
married her husband in Maryland in 2018. The pair met in London while attending graduate school. After reconnecting for lunch in Washington, D.C. the following year, the rest was history. Lauren had her closest friends, most of whom graduated from Mitty, by her side on the big day. Left to right: SHWETHA MARIADASSOU ’08, MICHELLE SALAH ’08, SOFIA
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BRIANNI LYONS
graduated from Spelman College and earned her Bachelor of Arts in economics with a minor in Spanish language in 2015. Last May, she graduated from the Maurice A. Deane School of Law at Hofstra University, earning her doctorate of jurisprudence with a focus in business law. In July, Brianni passed the New York bar exam. She was recently sworn into admission as a licensed attorney in the state of New York. Brianni presently serves as corporate and compliance associate counsel for a pharmaceutical company in New York, working on matters concerning the pharmaceutical distribution supply chain.
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RAPHAEL MALLARI’S
first year Master of Fine Arts film, “Love for Food,” was selected to screen at Cinequest, which was voted the No. 1 film festival by USA Today Readers. MADISON SALOM
played with the United States women’s futsal team in the Pacific Rim Futsal Cup 2018 and won the championship. She hopes to make the roster again for another international tournament this summer in Argentina.
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KEN AVILA-LINN
recently graduated with a degree in human communication from California State University, Monterey Bay. He is now working in hotel management in Carmel, California.
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JONATHAN BORST
traveled to Rwanda with Engineers Without Borders over the summer, implementing an electric wagon that transports clay for a rural tile making cooperative. He led the mechanical design of the wagon at Santa Clara University.
LUCERO DENISSE OCEGUERA VALDERRAMA
graduated from Azusa Pacific University in December with bachelor’s degrees in sociology and ethnic studies. She started her first job out of college as a fifth grade English / Language Arts teaching fellow at the Ewing Marion Kauffman School in Kansas City, Missouri.
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POULOMI BANERJEE is currently a third year student at San Francisco State University. Poulomi is pursuing a major in computer science and a minor in mathematics. So far, she has become the first female president of the largest computing chapter on campus and co-founded one of the first women in computing chapters on campus. Poulomi strongly promotes diversity in tech and will hopefully one day encourage other minorities to pursue tech, as well. She was fortunate enough to have an internship this past summer as a software engineer and has another one lined up for this summer. Apart from that, Poulomi works part time as a web assistant for the Health Promotion and Wellness Department on campus, which helps students take care of themselves as college can be stressful.
DESIREE SEVERANCE
became the pitching coach for the Division 1 softball program at San Jose State University. She and JERAMY ALBERT ’15 are engaged and starting to plan a wedding!
SEAN LIM
has been working at Apple Inc. for two and a half years and is looking for internships and corporate opportunities in the field of electrical engineering.
JAHNAVI SINGH
is in her third year of college at the University of California, Berkeley.
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IN REMEMBRANCE
THROUGH FRIDAY, MARCH 15th
The Archbishop Mitty family requests that you join us in prayer for the following members of our community and their families.
James Mark Atlas AMHS Alumnus ’68 John Battaglia Father of Linda Battaglia ’06, brother of Kenneth Battaglia ’68, William Battaglia ’71,Geraldine Battaglia Realyvasquez ’76, and Nancy Battaglia Garcia ’78 John Battaglia Father of Linda Battaglia ’06, brother of Nancy Battaglia Garcia ’78, Geraldine Battaglia Realyvasquez ’76, William Battaglia ’71, and Kenneth Battaglia ’68
Scott Herbig AMHS Alumnus ’99
Raul Moreno Cousin of Brandon Bueno ’21
Muriel Herhold Mother-in-law of Sarah Janigian, AMHS staff. Grandmother of Reverend Becky (Herhold ’00) Langholz and Rachel (Herhold ’06) Rosser
James Murphy Grandfather of Katie Murphy ’21
Gary Jackson Great uncle of Lucy Nino ’18 and Rebecca Nino ’20 Gary Kone Grandfather of Ellie Kone ’22 Bambi Larson Mother of Renee Glembocki ’05 and Steven Glembocki ’06
Ken Cauchi AMHS Alumnus ’81
Robert A. Lawrence Grandfather of Emily Lawrence ’20
James Conan Grandfather of Michelle (Conan ’97) Arenzana, Sean Conan ’01, and Ryan Conan ’04
Renato Leano Cousin of Isabella Cenizal ’21
Arthur De Mattei Grandfather of Lisa Figone ’02, Kyle De Mattei ’16 and Joshua De Mattei ’17 Jim Domenico AMHS Alumnus ’70 Miguel Antonio Galan Grandfather of Alexander Leon ’21 Dorothy Granger Grandmother of Monica Gonzales ’20
John Patrick Littmann AMHS Alumnus ’71 Frances Maggio Grandmother of Ryan Maggio ’04 and Gina Maggio ’07 † Renato Manzarate Great uncle of Josiah ’16 and Alexis Panlilio ’22 Clara Montes Great aunt of Cristian Bass ’19
“Do not let your hearts be troubled. You have faith in God; have faith also in me. In my Father’s house, there are many dwelling places. If there were not, would I have told you that I am going to prepare a place for you? And if I go and prepare a place for you, I will come back again and take you to myself, so that where I am you also may be.” John 14:1-3
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Lilo O’Carroll Grandmother of Madison O’Carroll ’16 and Caitlin O’Carroll ’19 Dave Parrott AMHS Alumnus ’78 Joseph Quinonez Grandfather of Madeline Quinonez ’19 and Izabella Quinonez ’21 John Rodman Husband of Kelly Rodman, AMHS staff. Father of Julianna Rodman ’14 and Anthony Rodman ’16 Lora Rodriguez Grandmother of Tessa Rodriguez ’20 Marilyn “Jeannie” (Murphy) Ruberg AMHS Alumna ’82 Belisario Simeone Grandfather of Madison McCarthy ’17 and Gianna McCarthy ’20 Susana Tonga Great aunt of Sulia Reed ’20 Keith Walers AMHS Alumnus ’78 † Deceased
Crucifix from the AMHS chapel.
Benjamin Arias Grandfather of Patrick Bumb ’03, Monica Bumb ’06, Kate Ziemba ’06, and Colleen Bumb ’11
FROM THE ARCHIVES
This photo survives from day s gone by at Archbishop Mitt y. Can you tell us anything abou t this picture? Do you know these peop le? If you can enlighten us, we’d love to learn the mysteries of this image.
Email us in the Alumni Offi ce at alumni@mitty.com.
From the last issue: Based on your responses, this is a picture of Exodus from 2003. We’ve been told this picture includes Jason Reel ’03, Joe Labozetta ’03, Cole Revell ’03, Lee Pardini ’03, Max Delbecq ’05, Chelsea (Stock ’03) Pigot, and Nicole Tirado Strayer ’03. Thanks for helping us solve the mystery!
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