FOR THE MOREAU CATHOLIC COMMUNIT Y WINTER 2017
PRESIDENT Mr. Terry Lee PRINCIPAL Ms. Lisa Tortorich COMMUNICATION PROGRAM MANAGER Ms. Jasmine Partida COMMUNICATION COORDINATOR Mr. Timothy Chaparro EDITOR Mr. John Forsyth CONTRIBUTORS Ms. Katie Teekell Ms. Monica Lander Mr. Terry Lee STUDENT CONTRIBUTORS Katelyn Olsen ’17 Corina Cruz ’18 Orlando Ebalo ’17 PHOTOGRAPHY Ms. Renee Jankowski Mr. Sergio Estrada Mr. Mitch Tancio Kristen Benz ’17 Tiana Cheung ’18 Annalise Sawit ’17 Harsh Srivastava ’17 BOARD OF TRUSTEES Barbara Hemenez, Chair Rick L’Heureux, Vice Chair Cindy Bath Elizabeth Guneratne Maritza Ilario David King ’82 Terry Lee Marta Vera Leon Dennis Mastrantonio ’71 Sr. Mary Christopher Miller, OP Fr. Paul Minnihan ’84 Br. William Nick, CSC Lois Quilalang Char Raimondi Ed Raney Kevin Sweeney ’72 Lisa Tortorich Quang Trinh ’88 THE VECTOR is published three times a year by Moreau Catholic High School 27170 Mission Boulevard Hayward, CA 94544 (510) 881-4300 MoreauCatholic.org Cover: Photo from Student Showcase (Hidden) in Plain Sight taken by Mitch Tancio.
Pictured: Hannah Pham '20, participating in this year’s Read-a-Thon. Over $1,400 was raised for St. Leo the Great Elementary School.
A Letter from the President Dear Mariners, Greetings from Moreau Catholic! Since our last issue, we have hosted another successful Funding Hopes & Dreams event—this time a dinner—which raised much needed funds for student tuition assistance. Gifts to our tuition assistance program and scholarships have the biggest impact on our students, as they provide much needed support to those families who would not be able to continue their Catholic education at the high school level without some financial assistance. At the event, I reminded everyone that we do not receive any additional funding support beyond tuition, gifts, and occasionally from foundation grants. We rely heavily on the generous support of our alumni, alumni parents, current parents, and students. Yes students! Read about the establishment of a new Mariner Scholarship funded, in part, by the annual Student Fundraiser. Our current students are challenging the alumni to help support them in building this scholarship up, year by year, so that it will support as many students that meet the need. In this issue of The Vector, we get a chance to share a bit about some of the people in our school community. The People of Moreau highlights students and staff and tells powerful stories meant to inspire and give you a sampling of what it is like here at school today. Great things are happening for Moreau Catholic athletics: Our boys Varsity Basketball team, under the leadership of coach Frank Knight III, won its third North Coast Section championship in the last four years - each one in a successively higher division (IV, III, and II). Both the girls and boys basketball teams qualified for the NorCal Tournament and are poised to make deep runs. You can read about our past and present stars on the basketball court later in this issue. The good news continues elsewhere as our girls soccer team qualified for NCS again this year too. Spring sports are in full swing and are looking to match the success of our fall sports teams. Softball, baseball, track & field, badminton, boys volleyball, boys golf, and swimming are all looking for fans to cheer them on! Look for our athletic schedules on our website under Athletics. Come on out and support our student-athletes! Finally, you will have a chance to read about the exciting work of Rosie Rios ’83, empowering students and educators through new initiatives that celebrate women in civic history and set bold goals for increasing the number of women engaged in public service and corporate leadership. Moreau Catholic is a proud partner in these initiatives, for they support our mission focused work of forming hearts and educating minds for the improvement of our society and our world. Thank you for all you do to support our Holy Cross mission. I wish you and your families the very best, and look forward to seeing you around our campus soon! Best wishes,
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Exploring Women through History with Movement Honors dance explored Equity vs. Equality
The People of Moreau Catholic Students, staff, faculty, and volunteers - an in-depth look at the individuals that make up the inner world of Moreau Catholic
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Face Off A basketball legend faces off with a new record holder
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UPCOMING SENIOR DEADLINES APRIL 2017 April 26 Senior Parent Graduation Meeting Ivaldi Student Center 7:00 P.M.
Beyond the Vector Explore the world of Moreau Catholic online with these stories and videos
April 27 Deadline for Scholarship Information for Graduation Program
moreaucatholic.org/basketball2016 Jullen “Booda” Ison signed his commitment letter to play Division I football at Northern Colorado University
April 28 Sober Graduation Teves Theater 8:00 A.M.
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April 28 Senior Breakfast Ivaldi Student Center 9:00 A.M.
Learn more about Coach Jon Norfolk and his plans for the Moreau Catholic baseball program
April 28 Junior/Senior Prom Galleria, San Francisco 7:00 - 11:00 P.M.
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May 2 Deadline to Order Extra Graduation Tickets May 19 Senior Box Social Ivaldi Student Center 7:00 - 10:00 P.M. May 25 Grad Night May 25 Senior BBQ Ivaldi Student Center 11:00 A.M. May 26 Baccalaureate Mass Gymnasium 7:00 P.M. May 29 Graduation Paramount Theatre 10:00 A.M.
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EMPOWERMENT 2020 Teachers Righting History leads to Empowerment 2020 On Wednesday, December 7th, US History teacher Phil Wilder and Vice Principal Katie Teekell had the honor of helping Moreau Catholic alumna and former U.S. Treasurer Rosie Rios launch her Empowerment 2020 initiative. Held at the Radcliffe Institute for Advanced Study at Harvard University, the event brought together leaders in education, government, media, and business to discuss metrics and plans for Empowerment 2020.
incorporate the database of Historic American Women, and the school has established best practices for teachers on how to incorporate the role of women more explicitly and deliberately throughout the curriculum. At the launch of Empowerment 2020, Treasurer Rios highlighted the role Moreau Catholic played in the program, crediting Mr. Wilder with being the inspiration for the Righting History program. Throughout the event, Mr. Wilder and Mrs. Teekell had the opportunity to hear from speakers from the League of Women Voters, Treasurer Rios herself, as well as corporate leaders focused on gender equity in the workforce, and participated in discussions around how to establish targets and metrics for the Empowerment 2020 initiative.
With an emphasis on three main areas – education, corporate America, and government – Empowerment 2020 looks to increase human equity through specific, targeted increases in the visibility and role of women in education, the C-suite, and leadership roles. As Treasurer Rios stated, Empowerment 2020 is truly “the intersection of Main Street, Wall Street, and K Street.”
Mr. Wilder and Mrs. Teekell served as part of the first 100 stakeholders to convene in the planning of the Empowerment 2020 initiative. These convenings will be held annually as a lead up to 2020, with each gathering increasing attendance tenfold. A culminating event is planned for August 26, 2020 with a gathering of one million leaders to commemorate the 100th anniversary of the passing of the 19th Amendment granting women the right to vote.
Moreau Catholic High School had the distinct honor of being the first high school in the country to partner with the Teachers Righting History initiative – one of the core components of Empowerment 2020 – by serving as the pilot school for Treasurer Rios’ launch on August 26th, 2016. Students in classes such as US History, Mass Media, Honors Dance, English, Conceptual Physics, and Visual Arts have already participated in and collaborated on projects that
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Women in Motion TEACHERS RIGHTING HISTORY PROGRAM TAKES ON EQUITY VS. EQUALITY
When the Teachers Righting History project was announced at the beginning of the school year, Angela Demmel, the department chair of the VAPA program, introduced the topic to her honors dance students due to their demonstrated engagement in social issues. “I had previously given them the ‘Equity vs. Equality’ image that had been popularized of late without any explanation and asked them to free-write about it and discuss in small groups,” said Demmel. “I was so impressed with what they came back with that I wanted them to select a related topic of their own, do basic research and choreographic studies, and finally turn these literal ideas into abstract movements.”
Turning simple ideas and concepts into choreographed dance can be a complicated thing for any dance student, but trying to do so with a topic like current social issues is a much more difficult task. Dance department students used this concept for the student choreographers showcase concert, “(Hidden) in Plain Sight,” with pieces created on themes of equality and equity. Rahul Joshi ’17 created a dance inspired by computer scientist Margaret Hamilton, who was awarded the Presidential Medal of Freedom Award for her contributions as a software engineer that led to Apollo 11’s successful landing on the moon.
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“My attraction to the piece was that it not only showed women in an empowering form, but it also showed the amount of adversity she had to overcome, especially with being a mother and an engineer for NASA,” Joshi said. “Basically what I wanted to show through my piece was the strength that she had, both emotionally and mentally. I also wanted to pay tribute to her intricate mind and how coding works.” Joshi said that he had to understand computer code before he could choreograph the dance. “Initially I had a little trouble getting movement out that was inspired by this. Often I’d reach a block and get frustrated thinking about how do I turn coding into dance?”
“But that was when I really started getting a grasp of how I was going to go about this and I took a really different approach to dance than I thought I would. I started creating movement and staging based off of equations. I’d have a line of 8 because in binary there is a set of 8. It was these weird aspects of everything about her life that I drew from and was able to continue unpacking the dance and continue developing it.” Mariella Sanding ’18 chose the Black Lives Matter movement for the topic of her piece. “The reason I chose that is that I felt it was very relevant today and it’s something that’s talked about in the halls and you hear about all the time,” Sanding said. “I just thought that it could be expressed in a different way than the conversations that are had inside and outside the classroom. I thought I could express that through my dance, and I knew from the beginning that it wasn’t going to be easy because it is such a sensitive topic, but I liked the challenge.” Sanding said that her main focus was to show dancers supporting each other, with a lot of contact where they physically were picking each other up. “I feel like what really made my dance its own and what made it complete was the personal touch that everyone in the cast put on it. I made sure that my cast was diverse and that they all had different backgrounds – so their style mixed with mine made the dance complete.”
One of the ways that Demmel helped the students to focus their efforts on the subject matter was to have them wait to choose the music for the piece until the dance choreography had been completed. “A common misconception of dance making is that dancers always choose music and then make the dance fit the prestructured form,” Demmel said. “This is true and valid sometimes, but not always. Dance making is composition. The choreographers developed their own voices through manipulation of time, space, energy and thematic development. It wasn’t until this was accomplished that they selected sound that would complement their work.” Sophia Lee ’17 talked about how this
strategy impacted her in the process. “It’s nice to have movement and dance mean something, instead of going to the studio and just learning movement to a particular song and basing it around that song,” Lee said. “But Ms. Demmel would teach us to choreograph everything else first to support the movement rather than building choreography off a song.” The beauty of the VAPA program, with dance being a major component, is that students are being taught vital lessons and given tools that extend beyond the stage or the canvas. “Art allows students to synthesize information from other classes and present it in an authentic and intimate Winter 2017 9
way,” Demmel said. “I applaud the shared creation and scholarly work that students in the arts achieve. I think this project opened their eyes to the world around them – the inequities as well as the possibilities. The fact that this project came during this particular time in history also offered them a sense of empowerment; many of them feel helpless because they are not yet old enough to vote.” According to Demmel, perhaps the highlight of the entire process was when Rosie Rios ’83, her mother, and President Terry Lee were able to come to class to watch the students’ works while they were still in the early stages of coming together. “It is in the dance program that one can see true transformation in our students, as they find a topic, research, and transform it into something truly their own,” Lee stated. Demmel couldn’t agree more. “One cannot make a successful dance about, Margaret Hamilton and her coding, without a deep understanding of the woman and her work.” Those interested in seeing these talented dancers in their next performance, entitled “To Dance: Revealing the Dancer’s Perspective” can do so on May 5th and 6th at the Spring Dance Concert. by John Forsyth
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Jillian Cruz ’17 The Moreau Catholic student body hears a voice every morning that says, “Good morning Moreau, please stand for the pledge.” This is the voice of Jillian Cruz, ASB president, whose voice was unfamiliar to most people her freshman year. Though she had the same high standards and goals, freshman Jillian was a completely different person than the student leader we see today. She was just a shy girl that wanted to do everything, including jazz ensemble, JV volleyball, and varsity softball. Jillian worked hard and even ran for sophomore class president. Although she lost that election, she did not lose her drive. “I tried to be more involved with spirit week sophomore year,” Jillian said. “I pushed myself to be out there, even though I struggled at dancing or wasn’t the best artist.” Later on in the year, Jillian faced a big change and decided to leave the softball team in order to try track and do something she’d be happier in. She ended up receiving JV MVP for field events at the end of the season. At the end of the year she ran for, and was elected, junior class president, which was the beginning to her student government journey. With new responsibilities and the struggles of junior year, Jillian pushed herself to work hard and pursue her goals. Balancing a heavy workload of AP and honors classes, adjusting to student government and learning the role of a class president, all the while still playing two sports, she did it all with a healthy support system of friends and family. Jillian says, “I think the bottom line is just to do stuff that makes you happy. Who cares if you’ve never done it before or if it’s not something people think you could do. It’s okay to change your mind, as long as you continue to do it, if you think it’ll benefit you.” Now in her senior year and serving as ASB president, Jillian is still adjusting to recent changes. She recently joined the dance program, is the bass player for music ministry, and has switched from volleyball to theater. She is still working hard to achieve her goals of the future in terms of applying to the colleges of her dreams while juggling all of her current responsibilities. by Corina Cruz ’18
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John Forsyth Since arriving at Moreau Catholic last May, I have had the opportunity to meet many members of the Mariner community at a variety of school events, activities, and fundraisers. Whether it has been a student, a teacher, or an alumnus, each and every one of them has helped to make me feel at home here and that I am part of the Moreau Catholic family, and for that I am truly thankful. From my first week on campus I could tell that there was a strong sense of community and pride woven into everything that went on here. I had the honor to attend the Baccalaureate Mass and the graduation ceremony, where I got to see firsthand the culmination of the journey of the class of 2016. Surrounded by their families and friends, and listening to the stories told on stage, it was clear to me then that Moreau Catholic was somewhere that people were proud to be a part of. In my role as Alumni Manager, I get to build off of these great moments and continue to foster the relationship between the school and its outstanding graduates. Whether it be bringing people together for an alumni athletic game, class reunions, or for the homecoming football game tailgate, my job is to make sure that our alumni always feel welcome at Moreau Catholic and that they know how much we love seeing them back on campus. Even though I am not myself a Moreau Catholic graduate, (I went to the Jesuit run St. Joseph’s Preparatory School in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania) I already feel a strong connection with the school and many of its alumni. In my short time here we have already hosted over 20 alumni-specific events and have a lot more in the works for the upcoming year. I love hearing from our Mariner alumni and encourage everyone to reach out with any ideas for events they want to see happen or suggestions on how to make the things we already do better. I can’t wait to see what the next year has in store, and I look forward to meeting even more alumni along the way! Moreau Catholic 2017 12
Nikita Joshi ’17 When Nikita Joshi founded the Relay for Life Club at Moreau Catholic High School two years ago she had a very personal reason for getting involved with this particular national organization. “I started the club mainly in remembrance of my grandfather, who passed away from pancreatic cancer when I was in 7th grade,” Joshi said. “When you’re in the 7th grade you don’t know much about cancer, but coming into high school you learn so much from biology and other classes about what it really does, how it affects people, and how there is no cure for it. It is something I just wanted to make sure that people understood. We have been hearing so many announcements lately about faculty members and students who have been diagnosed with cancer, and we just wanted to make a difference in their lives.” Relay for Life is the signature fundraiser for the American Cancer Society. It is a team fundraising event where team members take turns walking around a track. Each event is 6-24 hours in length and each team is asked to have a member on the track at all times to signify that cancer never sleeps. Volunteers in more than 5,200 communities and 20 countries around the world take place in this annual event. Here at Moreau Catholic, the Relay for Life Club hosts events throughout the year to help raise money for the cause. “We’ve done breast cancer awareness week events, unity week, Father Moreau Day, and last year we held our first day-long event.We raised about $5,500 with those events and we’re trying to up that this year, especially with coin wars. It is a great way to show everybody what we’re doing on campus,” Joshi said. Currently a senior, Joshi is looking forward to making her own contributions in the fight against cancer. “Since starting high school I’ve been planning to work in the medical field, so I help out at St. Rose Hospital. I’m an intern there and I’ve been shadowing cardiologists and just basically getting the experience of what it would be like to be a doctor and work in a hospital,” Joshi said. “I want to become a neurosurgeon, which really drives me to work harder and to focus on pre-med. It’s a big dream and I really want that, it’s one of my passions.” This year’s Relay for Life event at Moreau Catholic will be held on Friday, May 12th from 3:00 p.m. – 10:00 p.m. Anyone interested in participating in the event or making a donation can visit http:www.relayforlife.org/mchsca.
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Zabrina Aviles ’17 Senior Zabrina Alvires has been playing soccer for most of her life, and has been a part of Moreau Catholic’s varsity girls’ team since her freshman year. She serves as a strong leader as captain, and is an essential part of the team.
the past few years, which has led them to qualify and compete in NCS. “I am hoping for a strong season, and working with Sonja will hopefully help our team to be stronger overall,” said Aviles. Aviles has not only been playing for Moreau during her high school career, and has put in a lot of work playing for two club teams, Castro Valley Soccer and Santa Clara Sporting. She dedicates 6 hours a week to club practice, and frequently travels for tournaments on the weekend.
“Playing for Moreau these past few years has really helped me build connections with my teammates, because soccer is the one thing that brings us all together,” said Aviles. During her freshman and sophomore years on the team, Aviles was really able to experience a smooth transition to high school soccer. “I had my older sister, Gia, playing with me, and I knew a lot of people on the team, so I was able to transition easily,” she said.
Aviles’ life is busy managing her time between her school and club teams, along with schoolwork and a social life. She works hard to balance it all. “It takes good time management. I have to make sure that I am getting everything done in school and working hard at both of my practices,” she said.
Playing alongside Aviles these past three years has been senior Sonja Adeni. Both made varsity as freshmen and have grown as players over the years. “Freshman year I was scared of Zabrina, because we didn’t know each other, but sophomore and junior years we have gotten really close, and it’s been great playing alongside her as the only seniors on the team,” said Adeni.
Despite the busy schedule, Aviles manages to juggle all of her commitments and is able to perform well both in the classroom and on the field. Her leadership and strength will be missed next year, but her teammates, coaches, and everyone at Moreau Catholic know that she will be just as successful as she moves on to the next challenge.
This year, Avile’s goal was that the team would continue to build on the hard work that has been done over
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Katie Hansen ’08 “Intelligence plus character— that is the goal of true education.” – Martin Luther King Jr. What I love most about working at Moreau Catholic is that while knowledge is at the forefront of our work as educators, it is not our sole mission when working with and guiding students. Creating an environment that supports inquiry, challenges students to be critical thinkers, and nurtures them as they grow spiritually and emotionally—these are some of the focal points of working in Catholic education, and what led me to return to Moreau as a teacher. When I was in the 3rd grade, I dreamed of playing basketball (short people can play in the WNBA, right?). By the time I was in junior high, my interests shifted to a profession of working with animals. However, no matter how many times my view of the ideal career changed, my enjoyment of learning as well as the desire to be part of a team and build community was always at the center of who I was. In my sophomore year at Moreau I began tutoring a family friend in Algebra. Math had always been my favorite subject—problems were like a puzzle with the pieces being able to fit together in multiple ways. It was through this tutoring experience that I realized I truly enjoyed explaining math concepts to others, as well as challenging myself to find new ways of clarifying ideas if they did not click the first time. When I left Moreau, I knew what my calling was. Upon graduating from the University of Portland with a B.S. in Secondary Education, I wanted to come home to the Bay Area, and I had hopes of returning to teach at my alma mater. Since returning to Moreau as a teacher, it has been a blessing to feel the strength of the community as deep as it was when I walked the halls as a student, and it has been a privilege to work with the educators whom I have always looked up to and sought guidance from. This year I am also one of the teachers involved in the Teach to One program. Being part of TTO has really opened my eyes to the changing dynamics of education, especially in regards to mathematics. TTO is an individualized learning program, and the different learning modalities give students the opportunity to learn skills in a variety of ways, deviating from the lecture approach to math instruction. The program provides students with a great deal of autonomy, actively engaging them in their learning. Education is not something that is finite—the capacity to learn and grow is endless if you have an open mind, and Moreau is a place that cultivates that, no matter if you are a student or a teacher.
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Jon Norfolk Entering his fourth year as the head baseball coach at Moreau Catholic, Jon Norfolk oversees a program that has grown immensely in his short time at the helm. “When I first joined the coaching staff at Moreau we only had 4 coaches on staff, which we have increased to 7 in order to utilize each coach’s expertise to teach each position at the JV and varsity levels,” said Norfolk. “This change has allowed our players' skill development to increase in a quicker amount of time, thus becoming more competitive.” His approach to leading this group of young men starts well before a ball is thrown or a batter steps up to the plate. It begins with a vision for the overall culture of the program that focuses on three words: Effort. Listen. Communicate. “I find it rather difficult for high school athletes to be “student-athletes” at this young age,” said Norfolk. “Finding a way to put forth a confident and strong mindset toward both is challenging. It’s easy to have passion for baseball because it’s a game, but finding the passion to finish a homework assignment at midnight is a greater grind. If you find a way to bring forth your passion as a student and an athlete, even when you don’t feel 100%, then your mind is in the right place.” Before becoming the head coach at Moreau, Coach Norfolk had spent many years in the dugout as both a player and a coach. From 2002-2007 he was a catcher at the University of San Francisco, where he was a first-team All-West Coast Conference selection during his senior year. The Dons won a WCC Championship in 2006 and advanced to the Lincoln, Nebraska Regional where they
were ultimately knocked out by the nationally-ranked host Huskers. After his playing days were over, Norfolk went into coaching. He has spent time with the Yuba Sutter Goldsox in the Horizon Summer Series League, IMG’s World Premier High School Wood-Bat League in Bradenton, Florida, USF, and Cal State University East Bay. He has served in a variety of roles with these teams, including working with pitching and catching staffs, assisting with recruiting and strength and conditioning, running summer camps, and overseeing academics. “My college coaching journey brought me to Moreau simply for the new leadership challenge and my rapidly growing family,” said Norfolk. “It was time to put into action all I had learned from my wonderful coaches and mentors while providing me time with my family. As a college coach it is hard to separate work from home because of the recruiting process. Today I am a happily married man with two little girls who keep me busy all of the time. When I step in the house I want my whole focus to be on them.” Norfolk, who earned his bachelor’s degree in business administration from USF in 2007, also earned a master’s degree in education in 2010. “I am where I am today because of my education at USF,” said Norfolk. “There is no question my master’s degree in education is the very reason I received my high school teaching position at Moreau Catholic. When I finished the graduate program at USF it helped me realize the true focus for my work.” This being his fourth year in charge of the team, Coach Norfolk is seeing his first group of freshman players all Moreau Catholic 2017 16
the way through to graduation. “I love the senior leadership. It’s amazing to see them grow from freshman year to senior year, now playing their final season. All of them are solid representatives of what it means to be relentless workers and tireless thinkers on and off the field. They continue to build their relationship skills and baseball skills and will soon be fantastic graduates of Moreau Catholic High School.” by John Forsyth
Read more about Coach Norfolk and his plans for the Moreau Catholic Baseball Program at: MoreauCatholic.org/ baseball17
“If you find a way to bring forth your passion as a student and an athlete, even when you don’t feel 100%, then your mind is in the right place.”
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Pictured from left to right: Dr. Sheri Task, Ms. Gema Diaz, Ms. Sandra Berry, The Honorable Shawna Schwarz ’81, Ms. Caroline Breeding, Mrs. Eva-Maria Tisdale, Dr. Robert Tisdale.
Funding Hopes and Dreams Educating the hearts and minds of our students is the long held tradition of Moreau Catholic High School. This past November, the school hosted its 8th annual Funding Hopes and Dreams dinner and auction, with the theme of ‘A Night in Tuscany’, which supports the school’s Trust for Student Support. Thanks to the generous donations of alumni, parents and friends of the school, the dinner raised a record-breaking total of over $80,000 which positively impacts our school’s ability to provide quality college preparatory education to those students who might otherwise not be able to afford it.
“The Funding Hopes and Dreams dinner and auction supports our Holy Cross mission to provide the best college preparatory education to all students, regardless of their ability to pay,” stated President Lee. “We see the best of our Mariner family at an event like this--generosity, love, support, and passion for Moreau Catholic and all we do. I am so grateful to all our donors, volunteers, and alumni for their outstanding support.” Keynote speaker The Honorable Shawna Schwarz ’81 recalled her fond memories of Moreau Catholic. She shared her appreciation for the education that would propel her into attending Stanford University where she graduated with Distinction and Departmental Honors with a degree in Sociology with an emphasis on research methods and sociology of the family.
For the first time in its eight year history the event was held at the Crowne Plaza in Union City in order to accommodate the increase in attendance. President Terry Lee welcomed the large crowd and introduced the Master of Ceremonies Michael Carroll ’83, currently a commander with the Newark Police Department, member of the Newark Rotary Club, and assistant coach for the Moreau Catholic boys soccer team. Carroll enthusiastically guided the evening’s events that included an exciting live auction, silent auction, wine pull and inspiring speakers followed by closing remarks by Principal Lisa Tortorich. Students in the jazz ensemble and string orchestra, conducted by Ted Newton, performed during the social hour.
Appointed to Santa Clara County Court in 2001, Schwarz has worked as the Supervising Judge of the Juvenile Dependency Division since 2010 and was named Juvenile Court Judge of the Year in 2015. She received the Moreau Catholic High School Lifetime Achievement in Law Award during the 2016 Alumni Law Day.
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Pictured from top left to right: James Capurro ’10, Jennifer Rillamas ’11 and Monica Lander, Jana Kleczek and Kerrie Gibson, Phyllis Moroney.
Young Alumni Speaker James Capurro ’10, a graduate of Villanova University, eloquently spoke of his gratitude to the Moreau family and his own supportive family for the education and foundation he received at Moreau Catholic.
bottles of fine red, white and sparkling wines including an impressive magnum of Francis Ford Coppola Diamond Collection Black Label Claret. For a $25 donation, contestants “pulled” a numbered cork and went home with a bottle of wine with a value as much as $100.
Kadija Samura ’17, ASB Vice President and member of the Moreau Catholic Dream Coalition and Mission Integration Committee, spoke of her appreciation for the tuition assistance that enabled her to attend Moreau. “When I think about where I would be without Moreau, my whole body freezes up. I feel so anxious, because I know how many fewer opportunities I would have and how many doors would be closed to me,” said Samura. “I now dream of becoming a lawyer who fights for women in third world countries. This dream is achievable only because of the education that I have received at Moreau.”
During the social hour, guests also had the opportunity to bid on numerous silent auction items including flight lessons from California Airways, a day of pampering, a photography package and several gift certificates. Save the date for the 2017 Funding Hopes and Dreams Dinner and Auction scheduled for Thursday, November 16, 2017. by Monica Lander
Bidders enjoyed the live auction that featured an autographed 2015-16 Golden State Warriors basketball and a studio visit and lunch with the popular Fitz and Brooks KNBR Radio show.
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The highlight of the auction was a three-way bidding war for a seven-day stay at a beautiful vacation home in Alsace, France, donated by Dr. and Mrs. Robert Tisdale. Before the bidding ended, the Tisdales increased their donation to three seven-day vacations. Each winning bidder went home thrilled and ready to pack their bags. New to the event was a “wine pull” featuring several dozen Winter 2017 19
FACE Entering the 2016-17 basketball season, only one varsity player in the history of Moreau Catholic basketball had ever eclipsed the 2,000 point career total. That player just so happens to be the current Dean of Students, Colleen Galloway, who finished her high school career with 2,007 points. “I was incredibly blessed to have a wonderful coach when I was here and we had great teams that were very successful, so it never occurred to me to keep count of how many points I had,” Galloway said. “So I didn’t even know until the last 5 or 6 years that I had 2,000 points!” Current senior Damari Milstead has been a 4-year varsity player and entered the season with 1,451 career points – only 549 points shy of the milestone. “I knew that 2,000 points would be a great accomplishment, and so this year it was always in the back of my mind,” Milstead said. “As it got closer the coaches started to talk about it, especially around Christmas and I really started to take notice how many points were left.” On Tuesday, February 7th, in a home game against Washington High School, Milstead poured in 23 points in a resounding 93-54 victory and moved past the 2,000 point mark. “It was a difficult task. To reach 2,000 you have to produce all four years. You have to be on varsity and be a contributor all four years. So this definitely feels like a major accomplishment, because most high school kids have never hit that number. I feel blessed and honored to reach this milestone,” Milstead said.
COLLEEN GALLOWAY ’77
When asked how it felt to see her school record fall, Galloway had nothing but good things to say about the player to do it. “I’m thrilled, for several reasons. It’s great for Moreau basketball, and it means that we’ve got tremendous athletes and basketball players, and you need that to be able to play enough games to score that many points. Damari is a tremendous young man – from the moment he set foot on this campus he’s been respectful, he’s wanted to learn and get better, and I love the way he plays the game, it’s old school. He respects the game when he plays, so I’m thrilled that he’s been able to make it to 2,000 points and surpass me. It really is a milestone, it’s an accomplishment, and he deserves all the credit he gets for breaking the record and going beyond it,” Galloway said. Milstead had Galloway rooting for him all throughout the process. “When I was getting close to 2,000, she kind of knew
OFF I was going to get there. She just told me to play free and to go break the record. After I did, she wrote me a letter and basically said how proud she was, how honored she was that I broke it, and that really meant a lot. She was a great player at Moreau, so it was really meaningful to have her support,” Milstead said. Aside from the support of his fellow 2,000 point club member, Milstead relied on his teammates to help him achieve this individual record. “This is basically their award, because to get to 2,000 you have to get deep in the playoffs every year. If you only play the regular season, even if you average 15 points a game, you won’t play enough times to get there. Having great teammates along the way has helped me. I was fortunate to play with two Division 1 players in Terrell (Brown ’16, now at San Jose State) and Oscar (Frayer ’16, now at Grand Canyon University) and the other team often had to pay attention to them and that opened up my scoring a lot. And this year with Kyree (Walker ’20) I get opened up a lot also. My teammates get me the ball in the right places, they know where I like to shoot from, so this is basically a team award,” Milstead said. Galloway had very similar things to say on the matter and echoed Milstead’s sentiment. “Your teammates are vital, especially in a sport like basketball. Someone’s got to rebound, someone’s got to play defense, and someone has to pass the ball. And as good as Damari is at creating his own shot, he’s even more effective when he’s rolling off a screen or when his teammates set him up. Without the team, he wouldn’t have been able to get to 2,000 points and neither would I – it’s vital.” Already committed to play basketball at Grand Canyon University next fall, where he will rejoin former teammate Oscar Frayer, Milstead is enjoying an outstanding senior season and is excited to make the leap to the next level. “I’m just looking forward to going to college, starting fresh, and being a freshman all over again. You’re new to campus, have a lot to learn, and just want to get better. Grand Canyon is a great place and a great fit for me and I feel like I can make an impact at that school just like I impacted Moreau,” Milstead said. Everyone at Moreau Catholic will be cheering him on, and will be ready to celebrate him all over again when he gets his 2,000th collegiate point. Congratulations Damari! by John Forsyth
DAMARI MILSTEAD ’17
Blessed Basil Moreau Mass Since 2008, Moreau Catholic’s annual celebration of the feast of our founder, Blessed Basil Moreau, has honored his legacy by inviting members of the Holy Cross family to be part of the Eucharistic celebration. In the past, Holy Cross Associates renewed their Promises in front of the student body; Brothers of Holy Cross were speakers at Mass; and St. Clement School has joined us at liturgy.
During his homily, Brother Nich passionately engaged with the students, faculty, and staff and left everyone with some words of advice:
This year, we invited Brother Nich L. Perez, C.S.C to be our homilist. Brother Nich is the only Holy Cross Brother from the Philippines and made his Final Vows of poverty, chastity, and obedience in 2013. He has spent most of his ministry years as a teacher in various Holy Cross institutions, and as a filmmaker. He has written and directed hundreds of films for nonprofit organizations and for film festivals, and his first full-length feature film was a documentary on the Religious Brothers in the Catholic Church entitled, “BRO: Men with Hope to Bring.”
2. Embrace your Cross, with a smile. Take on the challenge as a daughter and son of Moreau – by bringing hope to others.
Brother Nich’s most recent assignment was as an Adjunct Instructor / Media Studio Advisor at Holy Cross College Notre Dame in Indiana. He continues to share his passion for cinema and filmmaking with his students and colleagues as he continues his advanced studies at the University of Southern California School of Cinematic Arts in Los Angeles, California.
6. Learn how to CHILL. Take a break from the world, share laughter with your friends, and live your life with joy and hope.
1. Put love as the purpose of everything you do; be passionate for everything you do and everything will be more meaningful – even your selfies!
3. Be Thankful. 4. Care. More! Care about the people around you, your society, and your environment by having the “competency to see and the courage to act.” 5. Pray. And sometimes use words if necessary.
It was an honor to have Brother Nich join us for the celebration of the feast of Blessed Basil Moreau, and his words helped to bring the Holy Cross teachings into the modern world for our current students. by Ann Khristine Tabora
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Father Moreau Day The annual Father Moreau Day was held on February 10th, as twenty-nine clubs presented workshops to students by incorporating this school year’s theme of Building Respect. With any big event comes months of planning and organization. The planning for Father Moreau Day started at the beginning of the school year, under the leadership of ASB Vice President Kadija Samura ’17. From countless brainstorming sessions to detailed lesson plans, Samura and student government collaborated with clubs to ensure successful workshops. “Kadija has been organizing meetings and recruiting clubs to do workshops, as our focus this year was having student-led workshops,” said Director of Student Activities Nichole McGowan. “Kadija and I worked closely together to make sure that all of the logistics were planned and that she’d done all of the work with the club leaders.” The theme of this year’s Father Moreau Day was “Breaking Down Walls and Building Bridges” inspired by Moreau Catholic’s Dream Coalition. “Our goal was to help students gain insight from the workshops they participate in but also to enjoy it,” said Samura. “We wanted it to be a fun day where our student body can de-stress and dive into new topics and activities that are different from their daily exposures. We hope to spark new passions in our student body through the workshops.” Some of the many new offerings of workshops this year included lacrosse, yoga, and a selfdefense class. ASB President Jillian Cruz ’17 said, “I hope this was an opportunity for students to have fun while learning more about the true meaning of building respect for yourself and others.” At the end of the day, the entire student body left having been given the chance to connect with people they may not have known before, shared their talents, learned some new things, and hopefully inspired to lead a workshop of their own in the future or to go out and make a change in their community - all things that would make Father Moreau proud. by Orlando Ebalo ’17 Winter 2017 23
MOREAU STUDENTS ESTABLISH THE MARINER SCHOLARSHIP Building Respect, Educating Hearts and Minds, Being Family, and Bringing Hope are the four foundational pillars of a Holy Cross education at Moreau Catholic High School. It is engrained into our students' consciousness when they enter as a freshman and it is reinforced throughout their academic career. It is not just a philosophy but a deeply rooted commitment. Last fall, Moreau Catholic students demonstrated their commitment to the pillars by designating $10,000 from their annual Student Fundraiser to support additional scholarships at Moreau Catholic. Each following year a minimum of $10,000 from the Student Fundraiser will be added to the Mariner Scholarship to continue to grow the funds into an endowment. By doing so it will enable Moreau Catholic High School to provide additional scholarships to deserving students. Now we are asking the greater Moreau Community to show the same dedication to the Holy Cross mission by making a gift to the new Mariner Scholarship Fund in support of the scholarship program. The goal is to endow the Marnier Scholarship Fund by raising $100,000 in the first year. Thanks to our current students, we are already at 10% of our goal! Your gift will enable Moreau Catholic High School to provide additional scholarships for our deserving students. www.moreaucatholic.org/Donate
Ways to Give
Invest in Moreau Catholic High School and help us develop the thought leaders of tomorrow. By making a planned gift to Moreau Catholic, your generosity has an impact far beyond your lifetime. Your gift supports generations of students whose lives will be forever changed by their Moreau education. A planned gift today costs you nothing, but it can help you make a tax-wise investment in both your future and the future of our school. You can support Moreau’s mission of educating hearts and minds by: •
Naming Moreau as a beneficiary of an IRA, retirement plan, insurance policy, or bank account
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Creating a charitable trust or other life income gift
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Including Moreau in your will
For more information contact Doug Hupke Director of Advancement, dhupke@moreaucatholic.org 510.881.4305 You can also visit our web site www.moreaucatholic.org/Ways-to-Give
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Prawn Feed 2017 One of the great traditions at Moreau Catholic is the annual Booster Club Crab Feed Dinner and Auction that takes place each winter. This year marked the 48th holding of the event, and the second consecutive year that featured prawns in place of crab. Hundreds of parents, alumni, and friends of the school gathered on campus for a night of fun that included a silent auction, raffle drawings, and a live auction, all in support of the Moreau Catholic athletic programs. Many Mariner student-athletes were on hand for the event, serving as waiters and waitresses for the evening. They got to interact with the guests throughout the night and thank them for their contributions to Moreau athletics. “There are over 600 Mariner athletes who benefit directly from this event,” said Moreau Catholic Athletic Director, Christine Krisman. “It is a well-proven concept that participation in athletics enhances academic progress by developing discipline, building character and increasing spiritual awareness.” Those 600-plus athletes participate on 47 teams in 19 sports programs at Moreau Catholic. The Crab/Prawn Feed is the Booster Club’s largest fundraising event of the year and raises money for purchasing uniforms, providing transportation, and helping with the off-site rental of facilities. 100% of the funds raised go directly towards supporting these needs. One of the highlights of this year’s event was when Barbara and Richard Ratto were asked to stand and be recognized for their tireless work as volunteers for the past 17 years. Even though their last child, Laura, graduated from Moreau Catholic in 2007, they have been helping out since the year 2000 as dining room supervisors. It is through people like the Rattos that nights like this are possible, and their continued support as alumni parents is truly appreciated. Thank you Barbara and Richard! After dinner concluded, the truly exciting portion of the night kicked off with a live auction hosted by auctioneer, Trent August. Some very intense back and forth bidding ensued on items ranging from Giants and Warriors tickets to a week-long stay at Pine Mountain Lake, as well as unique prizes like a day training with the Newark and Union City SWAT teams and reserved seating for the Moreau Catholic graduation ceremony at the Paramount Theater in Oakland. All in all it was a wonderful night spent with the Moreau Catholic community that raised thousands of dollars for Mariner Athletics. Thank you to everyone who came out and supported these talented and dedicated student-athletes, and we look forward to seeing you all again next year! by John Forsyth
An annual tradition: Moreau Catholic Alumni gathered at the Prawn Feed to help support Mariner Athletics.
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Mariner Waves Amala John ’12 I just graduated from UCLA with a degree in molecular, cell, and dev. Bio with a minor in global studies. Now I’m doing my PHD in genetics and molecular biology at UNC - Chapel Hill. Lisa Machado ’13
Alphonse Sedano Morquecho ’13 I am studying product and industrial design with a minor in managerial economics. Leadership positions in Delta Lambda Phi and AIESEC chapters of UC Davis. Blake Ramos ’13
I am currently a senior at St. Edward’s University and will be graduating in May with a BBA in Digital Media Management. I am working as a Digital Media Assistant in Career Services at St. Edward’s. Aurora Sanchez ’13 Good morning Moreau! I recently switched majors from Pharmaceutical Chemistry to Psychology B.S. and now a minor in Chemistry. I am immersed in doing community building for FilipinoAmerican / Asian American community at UC Davis and hold a leadership position as president of Filipinos in Liberal Arts & Humanities. Angela de Lara ’13 I’m currently a student at Cal State East Bay and majoring in Graphic Design. As for clubs, I’m currently a member of Alpha Phi Omega, a co-ed service fraternity, and I’m working at the campus library.
Serena Wu ’13 I’m a student at CSU Long Beach in Southern California. I’m a 4th year with a double major in Business Economics and Asian Studies. I’m a member of my school’s economics club.
Catherine Lopez ’13
I currently attend Sacramento State University as a computer engineering major and math minor. Lester Andrew Uy ’13
I’m a 4th year at University of San Francisco, studying Accounting with a minor of legal studies. After graduation in May, I’ll be working at PWC during my gap years prior to attending law school. In the near future, I’ll be interning at SF City Hall at the Mayor’s Office. Erin de Leon ’14 I’ve been pursuing a double major in kinesiology and dance at San Diego State University. Moreau Catholic 2017 26
I am currently at UC Davis, studying Animal Science, emphasis in Genetics. I’m working in a lab on my way to present research later in February. On the side I’m an active member of Davis Dragon Boat. I’ll be in school for another year, traveling to Hawaii and Pennsylvania for conferences involving sustainable agriculture. Shane Looker ’13 I am currently a senior attending Gonzaga University. I am a history major with a focus on naval history. I have competed on a mock trial team for 4 years, and have won awards all over the country. My experiences have helped my personal development and growth, which started here. Stephanie Siri ’14 I am attending Arizona State, I’m majoring in Creative Writing and minoring in Women and Gender Studies.
Chelsea Singh ’14
I currently go to the University of San Francisco. I am a third year pre-med majoring in Biology. Recently, I got accepted into the Honors Program at USF and have been taking honors classes at USF. After graduating I plan to attend medical school and become a doctor. I am currently thrilled and excited for what awaits.
RJ Sundiang ’14
Macey Ibalio ’16
I am studying at SCU as a 3rd year Communication major / Sociology minor. Currently working as a student assistant at SCU Law and am the Co-President of the Filipino club on campus. I also still go to church every Sunday!
I go to the University of Southern California and I’m studying business. I’m studying abroad sophomore year in Hong Kong and junior year in Milan. I’m also on student government just like I was at Moreau! Ride the wave!!!
Naylan Adre ’14
Jack Alexander ’14
Fran Magaslin ’16 Attending Loyola Marymount University in LA. Studying Marketing. Having a good time!
In Memorium
We hold these departed, and their families, in our thoughts and prayers: I am in my 3rd year at UC Santa Cruz as a Computer Science: Computer Game Design major.
I am studying computer science at UCSB and plan on completing my Bachelor’s degree in 2017 and pursuing a Master’s degree afterwards. I have worked in internships at five technology companies, including Microsoft and plan on pursuing academic research into augmented and virtual reality over the coming years.
Kristofer Simoni ’16 I am currently studying at Ohlone University and I am working towards transferring to a UC.
Luis Navarro Margaret Spillner Robert Steves ’76 Tina Moll Patricia Geiger Robert Valladon Sr. Alberto Santillano
Sabrina Lee ’16
Because you’ll always be a Mariner! Submit your Mariner Wave to alumni@moreaucathlic.org. Hey Moreau! I go to Chico State and I’m having a great time and learning so much in the process - so thank you! I’ve never felt so prepared for college and I’m blessed I learned from the best. Winter 2017 27
From the Class of 2016 Gabe Buffey ’16 I am currently a freshman in Cornell University’s College of Arts and Sciences. I am planning to major in government with possible minors in linguistics and theatre. I currently work as an assistant in the admissions office for the Johnson Graduate School of Management at Cornell. I am also a pledge in a co-ed community service fraternity called Alpha Phi Omega. Coming to Cornell was a challenge initially because I was so far from home, in an unknown place with unknown people. But over the course of just a few weeks, I found some really wonderful friends who have given me a second home and family (especially when it snows for weeks on end)! While I was intimidated by the level of academic skill among the student body during the first few weeks of classes, I soon realized that I was blessed to have received my high school education from Moreau Catholic. The teachers at Moreau are highly skilled in emulating the academic rigor and expectations of college classes and professors, especially as students progress from their freshman to senior years. Even though college is undoubtedly more challenging than high school, it has been very manageable thanks to Moreau. For Moreau students who are preparing to apply to college, my most important words of advice are to be genuine, try your best, and try new experiences. Don’t be afraid to talk about your struggles, failures and dreams honestly and openly. Colleges want to get to know the real and whole applicant. However, you can’t be true to yourself and the application if you aren’t trying your best in and out of school. Your absolute best is all that is required of you, and it’s completely fine to not know what you want to do yet. Lastly, never limit yourself or be afraid of judgement. High school and college are times of self-discovery, and it’s ok to try something and fail. That’s one of the most important parts of learning. You never know what (or who) you will find. Priya Pradhan ’16 College is a vastly different experience from high school. I’m a freshman at Washington University in St. Louis, Missouri. Currently, I’m on the pre-med track with a major in biology and pursuing a minor in French. When I’m not in class, I’m either doing homework or getting involved on campus. I am a part of a positivity group called Do One Thing, where we have passed out goodie bags during finals week and clipped anonymous, positive notes to random students’ bags. I can’t wait to see what good cheer we bring the rest of the year! I’m also getting involved in the Campus Y, the largest club on campus. There are multiple subsections of the Y, all devoted to creative volunteering activities, community engagement, and leadership opportunities. Additionally, I am in the process of becoming a Student Tour Leader. It’s a competitive volunteer position where you get to show visitors around the campus and tell them all about Washington University’s great history and stunning present. My time at Moreau Catholic prepared me well. The high expectations of the teachers made sure that I always turned in quality material. Our strong English program helped me immensely with composing multiple essays assigned in my classes, and the French program helped me to seamlessly transition into higher level French courses with ease. My advice for those going through the college decision process is to visit the campus. I honestly didn’t know much about Washington University when applying, but after visiting I fell in love with the campus and the people. I haven’t regretted that decision once (OK, maybe a little when it was 4° F and I had to go to my final on the other side of campus, but still). At the end of the process, pick a place where you can see yourself living for the next four years. Moreau Catholic 2017 28
Meghana Sukthankar ’16 I currently attend the University of California Berkeley as a pre-med student majoring in molecular and cellular biology. My first semester at Cal has been one of the most fulfilling experiences of my academic journey and the most beneficial to my personal growth. Walking down Sproul plaza, listening to the chants of protestors outside Sather gate, and sitting late night at the Bancroft Library, I am proud to call myself a Cal Bear. I am a member of one of Cal’s dance teams, involved in various medical and prehealth related organizations, and enjoy attending Cal sporting events. However my time at Cal has intensified my love for Moreau. The college-prep curriculum, the moral lessons, and the support of my peers, teachers, and counselors have contributed to my easy transition and ability to thrive in college. I am indebted to Moreau’s English department as it has positively influenced my writing and comprehension skills. While writing essays, I often reference Mr. Prisk and Mrs. Steeb’s lessons, and as a result find myself excelling in my college classes. Additionally, Moreau’s science department allowed me to explore my interests and introduced me to real world applications of science. Not only has Moreau taught me to think intensively and critically, but to also combine intelligence with character. As I continue to persevere in my academics and explore new interests and hobbies, I strive to embody the qualities that Moreau has instilled in me. To those students that are anticipating the college process, I advise you to trust your talents and abilities. Stick to your resolutions, persevere, and the good will follow.
Sarah Adams ’16 This past fall, I started my first year at the University of California Los Angeles as a Biochemistry major in the College of Letters and Sciences. My current plan is to pursue a career in medicine after graduating. For my first quarter, I decided to join AMWA, the American Medical Women’s Association, which is a national organization that provides a forum for pre-health students to discuss medical issues and network with local doctors. This upcoming quarter I am looking to join Global Medical Training, a service organization that provides opportunities to volunteer both abroad and in the local community, specifically in regards to providing healthcare and healthcare education to the less fortunate. Moreau Catholic prepared me well for the rigors of college courses, mainly in learning to take responsibility for your own understanding of the coursework. My classes at MCHS also taught me life skills such as time management, dedication, and perseverance – all skills that allow one to succeed at the college level. One piece of advice I would give to prospective college students is to be yourself and to be proud of yourself. Applying and receiving decisions can be both stressful and joyful. But no matter the outcome, being proud of who you are and accepting your accomplishments and rejections with honor is what matters. It’s not the outcome, but how you react and move forward that defines your character.
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Upcoming Alumni Events MOREAU CATHOLIC REUNION 2017 MOREAU REUNION
SEPTEMBER 16, 2017
MOREAU REUNION
September 16, 2017
SEPTEMBER 16, 2017
Celebrating the Classes of: 1972 · 1977 · 1982 · 1987 · 1992 · 1997 · 2002 · 2007 · 2012 Joing us for a fun filled day including: Mass, Happy Hour in Ivaldi Student Center, Beer and Wine tents, Food Trucks, Appetizers, Class Photos, Dinner, and more! Open to all alumni 21 and older. For more information please email Alumni@MoreauCatholic.org
Celebrating the Classes of: 1972 · 1977 · 1982 · 1987 · 1992 1997 · 2002 · 2007 · 2012
SAVE THE DATE Moreau Catholic Golf Classic Benefiting the Brother Gary Stone, CSC, Memorial Scholarship
Monday, June 12, 2017 Crow Canyon Country Club 711 Solver Lake Drive Danville, CA 94526 925.735.5710 For more information please contact Diana (Straggas) DeFrance '76 ddefrance@moreaucatholic.org 510.881.4330 Register online today at MoreauCatholic.org/golfclassic Moreau Catholic 2017 30
2ND ANNUAL MOREAU CATHOLIC ALUMNI LAW DAY Saturday, October 14, 2017 1:00-4:00 p.m. The Moreau Catholic High School Mock Trial team is proud to present the 2nd Annual Alumni Law Day - an event to honor and recognize the outstanding achievements by Moreau Catholic alumni in the field of law as well as those dedicated to the success of the Mock Trial program. Awards will be handed out in the following categories: Lifetime Achievement in Law, Excellence in Teaching & Coaching, and Friends of the Court.
Law Day 2017
Nominations for this year's award recipients are now being accepted - if you would like to nominate someone for an award, please fill out the online form at www.moreaucatholic.org/lawday The deadline for submissions is May 23, 2017.
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Alumni Day at the A's Saturday, June 3rd vs. Washington Nationals (1:05 start time) Private seating area in left field loft, limited to 50 attendees Includes a set food package (sliders, hot dogs, farmer’s market salad, peanuts, bottomless popcorn, assorted cookies, soda, water and alcoholic beverages for 21 and over) Khris Davis bobblehead giveaway to first 15,000 fans First 8 people to purchase tickets receive free parking pass!
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Purchase your tickets online today at MoreauCatholic.org/alumniday
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Explorers Summer Camp at Moreau Catholic High School Join our hands on summer camp for middle school students (6th-8th grade in 2017-2018) Art Creative Writing Cinematography Maker Lab & Robotics Drama Mock Trial
Learn more at MoreauCatholic.org/explorers
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