The Salesian Magazine: Summer 2015 by Salesian College Preparatory

The Salesian S U M M E R 2015

Science Labs Renovation Begins

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Graduation 2015 | Art Appreciation | From Salesian to the White House

The Salesian

A Letter from the President

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VOLUME 3, ISSUE 1 SUMMER 2015 A twice-yearly publication of Salesian College Preparatory for its alumni, faculty, staff, students, donors and friends.

PRESIDENT/PRINCIPAL Timothy J. Chambers DIRECTOR/ COORDINATOR OF YOUTH MINISTRY Fr. Mel Trinidad, SDB ASSISTANT PRINCIPAL Marylou Flannery

EDITOR Daniel Hutson ‘02 Director of Development and Communications dhutson@salesian.com PRODUCTION John Tarabini Lorrie Mandoriao Andy Tang LAYOUT AND DESIGN Métier Marketing Communications, Inc. PHOTOGRAPHY Kurt Burton Photography Michael Mejia Photography Sergio Villareal Photography CONTRIBUTORS Timothy J. Chambers, Daniel Hutson ‘02, Chad Nightingale, Fr. Mel Trinidad, SDB

Salesian College Preparatory 2851 Salesian Avenue Richmond, California 94804 510-234-4433

It’s always inspiring to watch our graduating seniors at commencement. The air is filled with palpable feelings of happiness and relief, as well as a tinge of anxiety for what the future holds. Mostly, it is a time of promise and change for our young people, and the Class of 2015’s enthusiasm for the future is truly infectious. Exciting change is also evident throughout our campus this summer. Due to the generosity of parents, alumni, foundations and other benefactors, we have secured funding for the following improvements: • Phase I of our Science Labs Modernization Project which includes new flooring and lighting of the Biology Lab, complete with new cabinetry, a prep room, and new desks and chairs. • The gym will have an entirely new look-and-feel with a resurfaced and painted floor, wall padding and bleacher covers. • A new electrical transformer will be installed to accommodate the increased power needs of the school. • The Art Room is being refurbished with new tables, drawers and cabinets. We expect all of these projects to be completed before the fall term begins; you can read more about each of these endeavors in this magazine. In other changes, I am happy to announce that longtime instructor Matt Janisch has accepted the role of Dean of Students; we are also adding several new courses to our 2015-2016 curriculum including Sports Medicine, French, Dance and ESL. As a premier college prep institution we continually strive to improve our facilities and our student experience, and I thank you for your support, generosity and trust as we help guide a new generation of students to the next chapter of their lives. In Don Bosco,

Send inquiries or change of address requests to Lorrie Mandoriao at lmandoriao@salesian.com or 510-234-4433, x7218.

Timothy J. Chambers PRESIDENT AND PRINCIPAL

Contents

THE SALESIAN | SUMMER 2015

4 3 GRADUATION 2015

Graduating seniors and their families filled the Cathedral of Christ the Light in Oakland for a memorable commencement ceremony.

4 COVER STORY:

SCIENCE LABS OVERHAUL

Phase I of the ambitious renovation project will be completed in time for the first day of fall classes.

7 ART APPRECIATION

A generous donation helps fund new art furniture and equipment.

9 FROM SALESIAN TO THE WHITE HOUSE

Paulette Ocampo ‘99 is a soldier in the United States Army where she serves as the Ceremonies Operation Officer for the U.S. Army Military District of Washington, D.C.

10 A MILESTONE BIRTHDAY!

Salesian celebrated the 200th anniversary of the birth of St. John Bosco.

17 SUCCESS ON THE DIAMOND

Salesian Magazine goes one-on-one with new varsity baseball coach Vincent Folchi. T H E S A L E S I A N | S U M M E R ‘ 15

G R A D UAT I O N

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“The Class of 2015 has a vibrant spirit, boundless energy, and a keen desire to make the world a better place.” — Marylou Flannery, Assistant Principal

College Acceptances Benedict College Bethune-Cookman University Boise State University California Baptist University California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo California State Polytechnic University, Pomona California State University, Channel Islands California State University, Chico California State University, Dominguez Hills California State University, East Bay California State University, Fresno California State University, Fullerton California State University, Long Beach California State University, Los Angeles California State University, Monterey Bay California State University, Northridge California State University, Sacramento California State University, San Bernardino California State University, San Marcos California State University, Stanislaus Chapman University Clark Atlanta University Concordia University – Irvine Concordia University – Portland DePaul University Dillard University Dominican University of California Emory University Fisk University Fordham University - Lincoln Center Campus/Rose Hill Campus Georgia Southwestern State University Gordon State College Hampton University Hawaii Pacific University Hofstra University Holy Names University Howard University Humboldt State University Langston University Lincoln University Louisiana State University Loyola Marymount University Loyola University Maryland Marymount Manhattan College Menlo College Morehouse College New Jersey Institute of Technology New York University 2

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Northern Arizona University Oregon State University Pacific Lutheran University Pepperdine University Point University Prairie View A&M University Rochester Institute of Technology Roger Williams University Rutgers University-New Brunswick Saint Mary’s College of California San Diego State University San Francisco State University San Jose State University Santa Clara University Seton Hall University Sonoma State University South Dakota State University Southern Methodist University St. John’s University – Queens Campus Syracuse University Texas A&M University Texas Tech University The Art Institute of California – San Diego The Art Institute of California – San Francisco The University of Arizona The University of Memphis The University of Montana, Missoula Tuskegee University University of California, Berkeley University of California, Davis University of California, Irvine

100%

of this year’s Salesian graduates will attend college next fall University of California, Los Angeles University of California, Merced University of California, Riverside University of California, San Diego University of California, Santa Barbara University of California, Santa Cruz University of Colorado at Boulder University of Denver University of La Verne University of Minnesota, Twin Cities University of Nebraska at Omaha University of Nevada, Las Vegas University of Oregon University of San Diego University of San Francisco University of South Dakota University of Southern California University of the Pacific Wagner College Whittier College Xavier University of Louisiana

Salesian grads are wanted across the U.S.!

This year’s graduating class of 119 seniors received acceptances from colleges and universities in 28 states across America.

The Cathedral of Christ the Light in Oakland was a beautiful setting for this year’s graduation ceremonies. Exactly 119 seniors in the Class of 2015 were called to receive their diplomas and begin the next chapter of their lives. One hundred percent of graduates have been accepted to college and all are now officially members of the Salesian College Preparatory alumni family!

2014-2015 AWARD WINNERS VA L E D I C TO R I A N

GISELLE CARINO

S A LU TATO R I A N

NIKKI LIV BASAS

S A L E S I A N AWA R D

B I A N E L L E VA S Q U E Z

S TA N P E T E R S S C H O L A R AT H L E T E AWA R D W I N N E R S

DOMINIC TU AND MEGHAN BRADBURY

F I N E A R T S AWA R D

GISELLE CARINO

L I B E R A L A R T S AWA R D

NIKKI LIV BASAS

M AT H E M AT I C S A N D S C I E N C E AWA R D

K A I T LY N H AG U E

“Let’s keep our minds open to possibilities, take chances, and give life our best shot.” — Valedictorian Giselle Cariño

Graduates Shawn Diaz and Pamela Dungo T H E S A L E S I A N | S U M M E R ‘ 15

STEM Curriculum Gets Boos Knowledge in science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM) can be the key to a successful future. In fact, according to researchers at Northwestern University, there is no better investment for the future health and prosperity of this country than STEM education. To that end, Salesian has embarked on the first phase of a multi-year project that will bolster its STEM curriculum. Through a generous $250,000 grant from an anonymous donor, funds were made available to begin the school’s Science Labs Modernization Project, which will result in a complete overhaul of the Biology lab.

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Students returning to campus this fall will notice many biology lab improvements, including the following: • Entirely new flooring • A new prep room with storage cabinets, sink and lab refrigerator • High efficiency lighting with sensors and dimming controls • New wood and glass cabinetry throughout • Relocated room entrances and a separate door to new prep room • New state-of-the art student desks and chairs

t with Biology Lab Overhaul The renovations will provide for different classroom layouts – lecture, small groups, and lab – and allow for more collaborative learning and higher student engagement. Additionally, the new storage and prep space will ensure equipment security and safety. “It is vital that our students have access to state-of-the-art learning resources to prepare them for the challenges of college and beyond,” said Chad Nightingale, chair of the Science Department. “Our department staff is excited for this new lab, and

our students will be the beneficiaries. I want to thank all those who donated to this worthy project.” A fundraising campaign will begin this fall for Phase II of the project, which will include modernizing the chemistry and physics labs. To support the campaign, please visit www.salesian.com/donate

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Electrical systems upgrade planned

Facilities Coordinator Henry Moe ‘89

In the past 15 years, Salesian College Preparatory has seen a number of campus technology upgrades, including a new computer lab, projectors in the classrooms, a campus-wide wireless network, a server room and an iPad program for every student. The need for energy-efficient power has never been greater. Consequently, school administrators are excited to announce that the campus electrical grid will be upgraded this summer with a new transformer and other equipment. “This new system will provide the power we need for years to come,” said Henry Moe, Facilities Coordinator. Once installed, the new gear will also give the school the ability to add lights to the football field at a later date and facilitate any future building construction.

Welcome to the Pride Den! Students returning to campus this fall will notice a marked difference in the gym, the result of a refurbishment effort that includes modernized bleachers, branded gym padding and an entirely new floor design. The 1960s-era gym has been revitalized for the present day, with hopes of more championship action in the years ahead.

“The look-and-feel of our gym has been completely transformed,” said Chad Nightingale,

Salesian’s athletic director. “The Pride Den will be a source of inspiration for Salesian students and athletes,” he added, “and a source of frustration for our competitors!”

Artist’s rendering of new gym floor

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Art Appreciation A generous donation from the Dean and Margaret Lesher Foundation helps fund new arts equipment

Department Chair Debra Shushan’s Art Room was due for a makeover. The furniture and storage units were dated, the

“We are very thankful to the Lesher Foundation for their

learning environment didn’t accommodate new forms

support,” said Shushan. “Their donation will allow more

of art, and overall the facilities simply didn’t meet

teaching time and maximize the variety of projects

increasing student interest. That is all changing now,

that the art team can integrate into lesson planning.

due to a generous grant from the Dean and Margaret

Our students are so excited!”

Lesher Foundation. The money will be used to purchase and install new tables, drawers and cabinets – badly

More than half of Salesian students take visual art

needed equipment that will revitalize the department

courses which include Art I, Art II, Drawing and

and greatly improve teaching capacity.

Painting, AP Studio Art and AP Art History.

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All In The Family Gerald Ford was president when Frank McDermott scoured the East Bay for a suitable high school for his son, Jim. It was 1975 and Frank, a graduate of St. Mary’s College High School, was advised by a friend to check out Salesian. In doing so, he found an appreciation for the dedication of the Salesian priests to education. And, as a former football player at USC, Frank was suitably impressed with the (clockwise from left) Kelly (McDermott) Driscoll, Lily Driscoll ’16, school’s highly regarded sports program. The Frank Driscoll ’16, Alexis Driscoll ’16 and Dominic Driscoll ’19. decision was soon made, and, as it turns out, at the football field was dedicated in his honor; that was Jim’s enrollment at Salesian began a family legacy that subsequently moved and today a common area in the continues to this day. central part of campus is named McDermott Plaza to In 1995, twenty years after Frank McDermott first pay tribute to his life and accomplishments. visited Salesian, his daughter Kelly married Bill Driscoll, Since 1975, the McDermott-Driscoll families have a Salesian graduate and one of seven brothers in his seen several significant changes at Salesian, including family who also attended the school. The two families the admittance of girls, a new mascot, more lay teachers became instantly linked through their Salesian and new facilities. They’ve found connection, and through the years that there is something for everyone a total of 14 young scholars from “Salesian is special at Salesian, whether their interest is the combined Driscoll-McDermott focused on academics, arts or sports. families have attended Salesian because it has After graduating from Salesian, College Preparatory – including always been a closefamily members have pursued a four from the Driscoll family knit community.” variety of career paths including that will be in class when school working in law enforcement, as resumes this fall. K E L LY D R I S C O L L company owners and in various “All the children from both sales and management positions. families attended Catholic Kelly and her husband Bill continue to be active at elementary schools, and it was very important for Salesian, whether helping in student recruitment, driving our families to continue with a Catholic education”, vans, working the football games or tackling other tasks. said Kelly. Their four children – freshman Dominic, and senior In the early days, Frank, the owner of a meat comtriplets Frank, Alexis and Lily will return to school this pany, was a major financial contributor to the school’s fall as part of the Salesian student body. athletic programs and tuition scholarship fund, and even “Salesian is special because it has always been a donated meat for student sports functions. He was a close-knit community”, said Kelly. “The size of the school major figure around campus. Sadly, he passed away in enables its students to get to know one another on a 1979 at the young age of 42. Shortly thereafter, a bench personal level. Salesian is one big family.” 8

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From Salesian College Preparatory to the Halls of the White House by Chad Nightingale Paulette Ocampo’s commitment to our country has taken her to several continents and most recently to the White House, where she currently works. The 1999 Salesian grad is a soldier in the United States Army where she serves as the Ceremonies Operation Officer for the U.S. Army Military District of Washington, D.C. (USAMDW). In her current role, Paulette’s job includes: • Serving as the principal uniformed advisor to the Commanding General, USAMDW on all military ceremonies within the National Capital Region, including ceremonial support to the White House, Pentagon, and Arlington National Cemetery. • Planning, coordinating, and directing ceremonies for the President of the United States, Secretary of Defense, the Joint Chiefs of Staff, Secretary of the Army, and the Chief of Staff of the Army. • Supervising the conduct of all Joint and Army Honor Cordons, Arrivals, and Wreath Ceremonies. • Briefing General Officers on their duties during active-duty funerals within Arlington National Cemetery. • Directing the professional development, training, discipline, and well-being of all joint ceremonial service members. Paulette’s path from Salesian to the White House was circuitous to say the least. Upon graduation from high school, Paulette says she “joined the Army as a way to save money for college tuition

Paulette Ocampo ’99 at the White House in a recent meeting with President Obama.

and to serve the country that gave her parents the opportunity to give their children a better way of life.” As an enlisted person over a ten year period, Paulette was stationed at posts in Korea, Hawaii, Iraq, and Guantanamo Bay, Cuba. After attaining the rank of Sergeant First Class, and earning her B.A. in Criminal Justice and Justice Administration from Hawaii Pacific University, Paulette was selected for Officer Candidate School. Upon commissioning, Paulette was then stationed to Washington, D.C. (Author Chad Nightingale was a former teacher of Paulette Ocampo) T H E S A L E S I A N | S U M M E R ‘ 15

A Birthday Celebration to Remember!

Dear Friends, At the end of January, Salesian College Preparatory celebrated Don Bosco Week with numerous educational and fun festivities. The highlight was a field trip to San Francisco as the entire school community was transported to Sts. Peter & Paul Church for a Eucharistic Liturgy celebrating the 200th anniversary of the birth of St. John Bosco. The Liturgy was presided by Archbishop Salvatore Cordileone. In this special year, we congratulate and honor the Class of 2015. We give thanks to their parents, family, friends, teachers and coaches for their support and accompaniment. With 100 percent of our graduates attending colleges across the nation next year, we are proud of this bright and talented group. We pray that God will continue to bless our young alumni wherever He may lead them. Fr. Mel Trinidad, SDB DIRECTOR

D E V E LO P M E N T

R E P O R T

Operating a modern high school is expensive; costs seem to rise every year. Yet at Salesian we believe it’s imperative to continue to invest in the curriculum improvements, building maintenance and quality staff that have made the school an East Bay jewel for more than 50 years. Student tuition helps cover some costs, but it represents just a portion of the funds needed to adequately provision the school. Fortunately, we have a broader community that believes in Salesian and our mission, and backs up that belief with financial support.

Daniel Hutson ‘02 Director of Development and Communications

In the school year 2014-2015 we raised a total of $1,070,727 from parents and guardians, foundations, alumni and other benefactors. It represents an increase of 45 percent from the previous year. Students returning to school this fall will see several significant improvements around campus that will contribute to a richer student experience. In addition, teachers will be outfitted with new iPads for classroom instruction. Moreover, we are able to add some exciting courses to our curriculum. Certainly, this is all very important in preparing Salesian scholars for the rigors of college. Equally important, however, is fulfilling our primary calling: helping local youth – many of whom are low-income or the first in their families to consider post-secondary education – achieve access to an outstanding Catholic college preparatory institution. It’s truly wonderful to walk the first floor of the main building and see all the acceptance letters from prestigious colleges and universities around the country, inviting our Salesian seniors to attend their schools. But behind each of those letters is a parent, guardian, alumnus, benefactor or a foundation that helped make that dream a reality. I ask that you continue your financial support of Salesian and its mission – so that we can continue to unleash the academic and leadership potential that lies in each and every student. With gratitude,

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2014-2015 PHILANTHROPY SNAPSHOT The Best Year Ever!

$1,070,727 Total dollars raised for Salesian, an increase of more than 45 percent from the previous year.

GIVING 2014-2015 $129,150

Endowment

$610,497

Designated Gifts $381,080

Annual Fund

$1,070,727

Total $0

$200,000 $400,000

$600,000 $800,000 $1,000,000 $1,200,000

foundations gave Salesian a total of $471,500 for tuition assistance and capital improvements

Record Demand for Financial Assistance

68% of Salesian students received a total of $1.9 million in scholarships and tuition grants in 2014-2015.

100%

of Salesian students were active in the community, donating more than 5,000 total service hours to helping others.

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DONOR HONOR ROLL St. John Bosco Circle $10,000+ Anonymous (2) Bay Scholars The Carl Gellert & Celia Berta Gellert Foundation Chevron Matching Employee Funds Dean & Margaret Lesher Foundation Hedco Foundation John Kunzweiler and Julie La Nasa The Joseph and Mercedes McMicking Foundation Oakland Packaging & Supply Stephen Pezzola ‘74 & Twila Foster Robert and Tina Ing Yahng Foundation Robert S. and Helen P. Odell Fund Selway Machine Tool Co., Inc. William Selway ‘64 & Kathryn Selway Solomon Edwards Group, LLC R. John Stanton William Clark Stanton The Stanton Foundation Thoresen Foundation Wayne and Gladys Valley Foundation

Director’s Club $5,000-$9,999 Arthur M. Robinson Foundation May Barbano GATX Corporation Marvin Collins Construction The Olympic Club Foundation Richard & Nancy Robinson Trust Funds Incorporated

President’s Club $2,500-$4,999 Anonymous (1) Jeffrey Accornero ‘78 & Denette Accornero Timothy & Kristi Chambers Sylvia Costello East Bay Paint Center Steven & Rochelle Klein The Linehan Family Foundation, Inc. The Lowell Berry Foundation Oaks Jewelers Jerry & Joan Olivero Republic Services, Inc. Dante & Lisa Robinson Wells Fargo Matching Gifts Program

Salesian Society $1,000-$2,499 Henry & Angie Accornero Tonya & Jeffrey Allred Bank of America Jessie Banuelos The Belford Grandchildren Trust 14

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Sam & Anjana Berde Amy Brown ‘96 & Matthew Brown Michael & Elena Carmagnola Steven Cuevas ‘64 & Cynthia Cuevas Eddie Foster Jr. Khadija Fredericks Eda Freggiaro James & Patricia Geraghty Russell & Jennifer Hague Yvonne Henderson Jefferson Hilliard John Muir Medical Center Christopher Kane ‘80 & Nancy Kane Andrew Lechuga ‘67 & Jeanie Lechuga MassMutual Retirement Services William & Blanca Mayorga Mechanics Bank Manouchehr & Paula Monsef John & Patricia Olivero Michael & Anne O’Neal Lou Paulson ‘76 & Bonnie Paulson William & Janice Saner Save Mart Supermarkets Union Bank N. A. Waterbury Properties, Inc. Scott Welton ‘96 Thomas & Erica Wisherop Michael Wright ‘67

Red & Black Club $500-$999 Anonymous (4) Albert Adams ‘67 & Elizabeth Adams Armanino, LLP Armor Locksmith Services Ball Chiropractic Center Richard Brainard Merrill & Deborah Chandler Patrick & Carmelina Conway Philip Foster Fungus Fighters Termite & Construction, Inc. Grip It ‘N Rip It Golf Repair Bruce & Donna Hartman Elaine Hutson HY Floor & Gameline Painting, Inc. Kazan, McClain, Abrams, Fernandez, Lyons, Greenwood, Harley & Oberman Foundation Justin Lane Mark & Victoria Lewis Stephen & Carolyn Locke Aljoe Mandoriao Virginia Mann Kevin & Christine Mann Doug McBride USCMC & Brian Fuery Ed & Jan Menosse Jeffrey Narvaez ‘74 & Cynthia Narvaez

Jerome Paolini ‘77 & Grace Paolini Leslie & Irma Perez Pingora Asset Management Positive Coaching Alliance DeWayne Pursley ‘74 & Gayle Pursley Veronica Rasura John Scudder ‘74 & Cynthia Scudder Frank Soldano St. Agnes Catholic Church St. Patrick Church, Larkspur Jim & Jolanne Stanton James Swanson’66 & Miriam Swanson Target Hoc Khac & Kitty Vu William Walton ‘73 & Marie Walton Gregory & Ann Welch World Class Shows

Patron’s Club $499 Rayhan Abdulmughnee David & Shoshana Aber Ken Ancell Maurice Atendido ‘89 & Liza Atendido Kelley Baer Michael & Kelli Barram James Beane Paul Begley ‘68 Sarah Bradley Erle & Phyllis Brown D. & M Cardoza John Chiozza Class of 2004 Michael & Alona Cochran Marie-Noelle Conway ‘10 Kenneth Corcoran ‘67 & Emilie Corcoran Doherty’s Truck & Auto Rentals Arnold & Myla Domingo Mark Scott ‘67 on behalf of El Cerrito Chamber of Commerce El Cerrito Electric Enterprise Roofing Service, Inc. Gerald & Diane Fay Peter Filice ‘74 & Karen Filice David Fontanilla & Teresa Hurley Steven & Shelley Greenwald David & Lillian Hall Alice Hantke John & Sheila Helfrich Jeannettee Inkabi Italian Catholic Federation Stephen Kelley ‘66 La Strada Restaurant Kara Lamphere Frank Lavin

[ J U LY 1, 2014 – J U N E 30, 2015 ]

Jonathon Lawlis Diane Lee Letcher Brothers Auto Repair Esterlina Lopez Gerald Mascaro ‘64 & Peggy Mascaro Michael & Isidora McAfee Bryan Millsaps ‘71 & Donna Millsaps Frederick Morris Lavina Narvaez G. Newton ‘73 & Brenda Newton Cathy Newton John Nielsen-Gammon ‘80 & Elizabeth Nielsen-Gammon Patrick & Judith O’Callaghan Olivero Plumbing Gregory Parini ‘64 & Linda Parini Daniel Pasquini ‘69 & Teresa Pasquini Robin Pedrotti ‘82 Pension Dynamics Corporation Pat Prendiville ‘72 Robert Preston ‘67 Raley’s Ransome Company Engineering Construction Mark & Beth Rietdorf Dolores Rosier Frank Lavin on behalf of the Salesian Boys & Girls Club of San Francisco Mark Santi ‘80 & Lori Santi John & Maricel Schilt Peter Schober Bradley & Carol Shafer Nicole Shelton ‘99 John & Dolores Spradlin St. Patrick Church, Rodeo Crispin Sullivan ‘74 Sunset View Mortuary James Suver Josephine Tamayo-Rocco Daniel Tanita Patricia Ting TM Demolition Inc. Gary Torretta and TDG Investments, LLC Janis Vega Dana Walton James Watts Wells Fargo Advisors, LLC Bruce Whitley Yorkshire Ventures LLC Marina Zamora

Century Club $100-$249 Anonymous (1) John Alvarez ‘76 Charlotte Alvarez Emma Arrington Kenneth & Patricia Auld

Carlos & Luz Ayala Debbie Barnaby Rhodora Basas The Benevity Community Impact Fund David Bluhm James & Sandra Bonato James & Susan Burns Diane Butler Patti Byram Agnes Cadiz Rodolfo Calderon ‘88 & Melanie Calderon Ross & Priscilla Campbell Milagros Canoy James & Sharon Casey Georgina Cheng-Canindin Ryan & Jamie Cheyne Clint Christensen Arthur Chu Henry Clemes ‘70 & Margaret Clemes Clorox Company Foundation Alida Comtois Stuart & Fadia Damon Rudolfo & Ramonita De La Rosa Jack & Bernice De Mercurio Emanuel & Vivian Denchukwu Jay & Cheryl Dowd Emmanuel Drobinak James Duffy ‘65 & Angela Duffy Mike & Peggy Durney Edward & Marilyn Evans John Farrar Raymond & Jerrilee Felix Frank & Felice Filice Kelsea Fitzgerald ‘04 & Michael Fitzgerald Gary & Marie Freschi Alfredo & Susan Gabriel Jennifer Gadd ‘95 & Jeff Gadd Patrick & Hiroko Gallagher Laurence Garces John Gerletti Jennie Glover William & Victoria Goodman Robin Gordon T. Richard & Marguerite Goyne Alec Griffin Peter & Jane Hayman Stephen Hedstrom ‘66 & Linda Hedstrom Lawrence & Joyce Herbert Kevin Herman Christopher & Marni Higgins Mark Hirth ‘73 Gregory Hirth ‘77 & Joni Hirth Hooper, Lundy and Bookman, P.C. Joe Farrell Paving and Grading Elizabeth & Julius Katz Donald Keller

Robert ‘67 & Regennia Kilmer Daniel Kingston Michael & Jeannie Klinger Peter & Lorena Kohn Seung Lee Shawn Lewis ‘86 Steve Lipton Kevin Long Gilbert Lopez ‘86 & Theresa Lopez Ralph Luna ‘49 Mark Lynch Barry Lynn Augusto & Marcela Macchiavelli Dennis Mahoney Joan Mancuso Angela Matossian James McDermott ‘79 & Jeanine McDermott Marlene McDermott Keith & Stacy McPherson Joshua Mogabgab Paulo Montenegro ‘87 & Wendy Montenegro Juan Montenegro ‘84 Victor & Karen Moy Razia Mughnee Pamela Mullins Catherine Murray Charles & Luvi Murray Uvieli Naranjo Shane Neal Vuong & Nguyet Nguyen Myles & Yvonne Oberto Paulo Ocampo ‘07 Brian Ok ‘02 Alison Owens Jose Nestor & Maria Asuncion Pajuleras Linda Patlan Bruce Pedrotti Jose & Ernestina Peregrino Robert Peters PG&E Corporation Foundation Chad & Gail Pierce Ovidio & Gina Portillo Russell & Marion Quinn John Rath III ‘05 Geraldine & Guy Raumer Paula Regan Christie Rosete ‘93 James Ryken ‘64 Alberto & Irene Saldana Mark & Leslie Schillinger Jacquelyn Schober ‘06 Gina Schober ‘03 Betty Seabolt Alonso & Sandra Serrano Brian & Suzanne Service Robert Slater ‘64 & Kathleen Slater Michael Slotterback Jenna Smith Virginia Smith St. Bonaventure Church St. John the Baptist Catholic Church

Sugar City Building Materials Symantec Adam Tachner Sharol Tarabini Stephen Thomas ‘67 & Cynthia Thomas William & Alice Thompson Christian Torres Michael & Inga Tran John Troughton Shannon Tubbs ‘93 & Brett Tubbs Alan & Janet Vaskas Nancy Wallis Charles & Carolyn Wasaff Valarie Welte Jeff & Laurie Winter Thomas Wright ‘66 & Sue Wright Francis & Sheila Yeh David Zarri ‘71

$99 and below Anonymous (1) Diane Adams Michael & Mary Jo Adams John & Mary Alexander Akua Alhassan Lorenzo Arellano Manuel & Cheryl Arellano A.J. Asercion ‘74 & Joanne Asercion Michael & Donna Baldwin Cynthia Bashaar Flora Bernal Edward Berruezo ‘69 Paul Buechler ‘49 & Mary Buechler Tammie Burton Susan Byrdjackson Rosanna Candelario-Roach Matthew & Mary Cappiello Nancy Chew Douglas & Marjorie Cheyne Ronald & Catherine Chleboski Henry & Doreen Covell Ashleigh Crocker ‘07 Mary Cruz Herminia Cuenco Ester Cuenco Derek Daniels ‘02 Doris Dasilva Gladys De Guzman Cipriano De Los Reyes Stavros Dermitzakis Jarrad DiMaggio ‘96 Kim Do Ed & Judith Domingo Lynda Donahue William Driscoll ‘84 & Kelly Driscoll Alexander Edgar ‘08 Brandon Edgar ‘08 Emily & Donald Eichman Ofelia Escopete Miranda Felix ‘09 Gregory & Carolyn Ferguson Nelson & Jenny Fernandez Augustine & Barbara Flores

Mary Gallagher Judie Gallagher-Mero Ralph Giuffre ‘67 Kim Granzella Stephen & Joanna Greenwood Lance Griffin Yvonne Gutierrez Mimi Halter Chanelle Henley ‘06 Nancy Hull Maria Hunt Kristine Joyce Inocencio ‘04 Soren & Carmen Jensen Carole & Tom Jobe Rebecca Johnson Margarita Jones Darrell & Kelley Kelley William Kintana ‘66 & Jackie Kintana Terence & Elizabeth Kintop Clifford & Patricia Koch Chris Kraker Angelette Labrador Gloria Leigh Eileen Limberg Cheryl Luna Sylvia Maki-Chelemedos Abdul & Sarah Maroof Federica Matteucci Patricia & Russell McGivern Edward McLaughlin ‘66 & Patricia McLaughlin Anthony Mejia Lucia Mejia Charlotte Milcetich-Picallo Tomas & Maria Morales Magdalena Moreno ‘02 & Adam Moreno Tina Moretti Margaret Morkowski Tom Mui Network for Good Byron Nichols Corina Ninayahuar Debra Oakes Leo & Elizabeth Oceguera OneCause Adonna O’Sullivan Marciano & Florentina Pena John & Laurel Petersen Adriano & Monica Picetti Robert Radosevich Tony Raffanelli Natalia Raffanelli ‘10 Royce Raffanelli ‘12 Patricia Ramirez Cecilia Ramos Philip Rewcastle David & Vera Rowsey Suzanne Saunders Mark Scott ‘67 & Cindi Scott Bernice Sena Rose Ann Sezzi Melvin & Anita Siegel Spectrum Credit Union Carole Straughn

Raymond & Betty Strong Alberto Tan Kim Thomas ‘77 & Cheryl Thomas Bryan Todd ‘93 Toyota Matching Gifts to Education Jean Ulversoy Lorraine Urban Stella Urdaneta Gonzalo Valdes Milla Vayntrub Orlando Viramontes ‘91 V. A. Watson William Weidinger Lisa West Cedric & Denise Whigham Robert & Michele White Roland Young ‘72 & Cheryl Young

Faculty & Staff Patricia Bauer Guillermo Cerda Timothy Chambers Elizabeth Coscia Marylou Flannery Cheryl Fox David Franklin Andrew Harris Rick Hartnell Eileen Howard Julianna Howell Daniel Hutson Matthew Janisch David Jobe Christina Karabinis Lorrie Mandoriao Christina McAfee William Mellis Henry Moe Janet O’Hair Katherine Osenga Corey Ott Adrienne Pearse Ricardo Reyes Gina Ryan Debra Shushan Scott Smith Karen Sorel Jack Stevens John Tarabini Bill Treseler Robert Yahng David Yip

In-Kind Donors Adachi Florist Efren & Alicia Aguilera Charlie Allison American Golf Corporation– Tilden Park Golf Course Arrow Glass Company Bear Claw Bakery Broc Cellars Cache Creek Casino Resort California Custom Metals

William & Mila Carey Cindy Lane Photography Patrick & Carmelina Conway Sylvia Costello Courtyard by Marriott Cugini Manzone Restaurant Disneyland Resorts Dolan’s Lumber Eldorado Hotel Casino and Peggy Selvey David Fontanilla & Teresa Hurley Eddie Foster, Jr. Giants Community Fund Richard & Marguerite Goyne Grip It ‘N Rip It Golf Repair Kimberly Hill-Williams & Kevin Williams Herbert Jingco & Mobette Nacua Honorable Kevin Johnson Jostens Julie’s Nails Emmanuel Kemiji La Strada Restaurant Lawrence Hall of Science Aljoe & Lorrie Mandoriao Marvin Collins Construction Mary & Joe’s Sporting Goods, Inc. Mi Casa Restaurant Michael Stead’s Hilltop Ford Mike’s Appliances Nor-Cal Painting Oakland Zoo Oaks Jewelers Dr. Douglas Oliver DDS Olivero Plumbing Tom & Adrienne Pearse Juan Carlos & Rosemary Ramirez Republic Services, Inc. Richmond Country Club Laurence & Patricia Ringen Safeway Saint Mary’s College of California Alumni Engagement San Francisco 49ers San Francisco Giants San Pablo Lytton Casino Santa Teresa Golf Club Mark Shelton ’72 & Ronica Shelton Christopher & Christine Sheridan Silver Legacy Resort Casino and Tom Wirshing Sky High Sports Michael & Carol Slade Sorensen’s Resort Stevenson Hotel Tenax Law Group PC The Silver Legacy Resort Casino Trader Joes’s Pinole Gene Vigil ’65 & Karen Vigil Warriors Community Foundation YMCA - Hilltop Yogurtland Zoe’s Cookies

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2015 Golf Tournament was a Swinging Time Annual fundraiser raises money for student tuition assistance SPONSORS Title Marvin Collins Construction

Tournament Master East Bay Paint Center Oaks Jewelers Republic Services Silver Legacy/Sylvia Costello

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Red & Black F. E. Forbes Grip It ‘N Rip It Golf Repair HY Floor and Gameline Painting, Inc. Menosse Family Michael Miller Insurance Selway Machine Tool Co., Inc. World Class Shows

A sold out field took to historic Richmond Country Club for a beautiful day of championship golf, camaraderie and a few tall tales.

A special thanks to our Title Sponsor

The 24th Annual Salesian College Preparatory Golf Tournament was held in early May as 144 golfers competed for prizes and bragging rights. A breezy day contributed to high scores but didn’t deter the enjoyment all had at this annual fundraising event. The fun continued into the evening as players were treated to a catered buffet dinner

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as well as silent and live auctions. “I’m pleased to say that the tournament raised a record $25,000 for tuition assistance for Salesian students” said Henry Moe ’89, tournament director. “It’s a great feeling to play championship golf on a wonderful course while supporting a terrific cause.”

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Tee Armor Locksmith Ball Chiropractic Daniel Pasquini Daniel Tanita DDS DAV/John Spradlin Doherty’s Truck and Auto Rentals El Cerrito Chamber of Commerce El Cerrito Electric Enterprise Roofing Frank Lavin Frederick Morris Fungus Fighters Termite & Construction Inc. Gary Torretta, Security Pacific Graphix Depot Signs James Watts La Strada Restaurant Letcher Bros. Auto Repair Olivero Plumbing Patrick and Sean Prendiville Pension Dynamics Ransome Company Richmond Rotary/Jon Lawlis Salesian Boys and Girls Club of SF Salesian College Prep Board of Directors Sunset View Cemetery Trans Bay Insurance Wells Fargo Advisors, LLC Yorkshire Ventures LLC

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5 QUESTIONS with Vincent Folchi Salesian’s New Varsity Baseball Coach Vincent Folchi reflects on his first season with the Pride, after his team went 19-6 and won the Tri Country Athletic League title. Salesian Magazine: How did you choose Salesian? Vincent Folchi: I believe God opened the door for me to be at Salesian. One day I received a call from AD Chad Nightingale, and after interviewing and learning about the mission of Salesian, I knew it was a place that I’d really enjoy being a part of. SM: What is your coaching philosophy? VF: I try to build relationships with the players and show concern for them both on and off the field. It really helps players buy into the program when they know that they have coaches that not only know the game, but can relate to them on a personal level. SM: What were you most proud of this year? VF: I’m most proud of the seniors. They were always ready to answer the bell and contribute, whether in the starting line-up or off the bench. SM: Any special memory of the season? VF: I’d say our first game against Bentley. Down 2-1 in the bottom of the 7th, we rallied to tie the game at 2. Chris Gonzales came up to bat with the winning run, Cesar Devera on 2nd base. Chris, who was already playing with an injured hand, had a base hit through the right side of the infield, scoring Devera in a walk-off win. I will always remember that game, not only for the excitement, but for being my first varsity win.

Dee Bonds Retires

SM: Your goals for next year? VF: Obviously our goal every year is to win an NCS championship. I’m excited for the group of juniors coming back and the young talent from the JV level coming up. We have a great opportunity to do something special!

“Softball is life – everything else is details,” said legendary Salesian varsity girls softball coach Dee Bonds recently as she announced her retirement, 24 years after first taking the helm of the Salesian squad. One of the school’s winningest coaches ever, Bonds’ teams recorded an impressive 383 victories, 157 losses and two ties. Born and raised in Richmond, Bonds formed a special tie with many of her ballplayers, helping guide them on an off the field. “I am still very close to many of them; I’ve attended their weddings, the baptisms of their children, and we exchange Christmas cards.” On the field, Dee was a strong advocate for hard work and always asked her players to put in the effort required by champions. “Nothing is born in this world without labor” was one of her favorite sayings, and the dedication she demanded paid off handsomely: her teams won five league championships and three state championships (2001, 2013 and 2014). Dee credits the support by parents and athletic director Chad Nightingale as crucial to the success her teams had on the field. For Bonds though, there was more to softball than just winning and losing. “Winning championships was thrilling, but I was just as proud and happy when coaching my daughter Tiffany,” said Bonds. “It was a special time.”

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Pezzola Honored as Coach of the Year Steve Pezzola ‘74 was honored as the NorCal Preps Division IV Girls Basketball Coach of the Year. A year after playing in the California state championship title game and seeing McDonald’s All-American star Mariya Moore move on to Louisville, the 2014-2015 Salesian Pride girls team didn’t skip a beat, going 28-4, winning the NCS Division IV title en route to making the Open Division playoffs. Pezzola, who just concluded his sixth season as head varsity coach, shares the honor with his team and coaching staff but is not complacent with the status quo. “I think that, like players, coaches need to get better every year. When seasons end, I try to examine what I can do better during games, what I can do better at practice.” During his tenure Pezzola’s teams have played in three state championship games.

Mellis Hits a Milestone Varsity basketball head coach Bill Mellis recorded his 400th career win when the Pride cruised past Skyline High School 83-37 in December. Mellis has coached boys basketball at Salesian College Preparatory for 17 years as head coach, posting a 417-139 record during his 16 years as head coach. One of the San Francisco Bay Area’s elite high school coaches, Mellis has recorded more than 20 wins in each of the past 15 seasons, and his teams have won eight league championships, five North Coast Section Titles, three Northern California Regional Titles and two State Championships. In 2012, Mellis was honored as State Coach of the Year by ESPN. Mellis has had 35 former Salesian players go on to play college basketball.

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Salesian basketball standout Kian McNair, a point guard who helped lead the Pride to a 28-4 record this year, has signed a National Letter of Intent to attend Portland State University. Kian averaged more than 12 points, three assists, four rebounds and three steals this season. This fall, Kian will take her hoop skills to the Northwest to compete for the Vikings.

Dominic Dominates Senior Dominic Tu won the NCS Division II singles title with a 6-2, 6-4 over No. 1 seed Alejandro Serrano Osoba of Cardinal Newman in the finals. Tu, who was unseeded, defeated the No. 2 seed in the semifinals and was 3-0 in the tournament. He finished the season 16-2 in singles matches. He will attend UC Berkeley in the fall.

Zoe Conley ’14, former Salesian star and current California State University Northridge (CSUN) freshman softball pitcher was named an alternate for the USA Junior Women’s National Team. The reigning 2015 Big West Freshman Pitcher of the Year and First Team National Fastpitch Coaches Association [NFCA] All-West Region honoree will be under the tutelage of CSUN softball head coach Tairia Flowers, who is the Junior National Team head coach. The team prepares in Oklahoma City for two international tournaments over the summer.

Zoe Conley ‘14, 2015 Big West Freshman Pitcher of the Year and First Team National Fastpitch Coaches Association (NFCA) All-West Region honoree.

Conley’s 19-7, 1.84 ERA, 134 strikeouts in 156.1 innings, coupled with opponents’ batting average of .229 helped see her finish 30th among all eligible Division I pitchers. In her freshman season, Conley became the first CSUN pitcher to earn First Team NFCA All-West Region honors since 1994.

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In Memoriam

Stephan J. Adamczyk (Adams) ’64 Marina Esquivel Hernandez-Calderon brother of William Adams ’65 mother of Juan Calderon Sr. ‘68, Ignacio Calderon ‘70 and Luis Richard “Archie” Archambault ‘64 Calderon ‘71, and grandmother of Sergio Cerda ‘85, Miguel Cerda ‘87, Robin “Rob” Arieta ‘68 Juan Calderon Jr. ‘00, Francisco Shani Lynn Bryant ‘95 Aguilar ‘02, Elizabeth Aguilar ‘08, and Angela Aguilar ‘11 Fr. Austin Conterno, SDB Joel L. Falcon ‘81

Louis “Lou” Pereira father of Adam Pereira ‘67

Noriko Catarina Gosse grandmother of James Quintero ‘09 Etta May Sanchez great-grandmother of Adam and Carina Quintero ‘12 Sanchez ’10, Alyssa Sanchez ’12 and Andrew Sanchez ‘16

Richard Matthew Smith father of Michael Smith ‘79, Raymond D. Smith ‘85 and the late Donald M. Smith ‘80 Fr. Carmine Vairo, SDB Richard Voisey ’79 father of Sarah Voisey ‘05, Joshua Voisey ‘09, brother of Paul Voisey ‘65 and the late Stephen Voisey ‘68 Tara White mother of Kayla White-Hightower ‘15 Reginald Wickliff ‘76

Create Your Family Legacy Through a Planned Gift to Salesian College Preparatory Charitable gift planning, sometimes called “planned giving,” means making a charitable gift of estate assets to one or more non-profit organizations like Salesian College Preparatory. This presents all members of the Salesian family — alumni, parents of alumni, parents of current students and friends — an opportunity to make a substantial gift. By naming Salesian College Preparatory in your will, you will provide a lasting gift that will greatly help our students. With an increasing number of supporters taking this approach, Salesian College Preparatory students will benefit in the years ahead. Please feel free to call Director of Development and Communications, Daniel Hutson at 510-234-4433, ext. 1413 with any comments, questions or commitments you would like to share. Consider remembering Salesian College Preparatory in your will. Gift planning benefits you today and Salesian College Preparatory forever. A bequest is simple and convenient. You have a number of options. You can make a bequest for a specific dollar amount or for a percentage of your estate. Many individuals establish endowments that honor the memory of a family member or another loved one. These endowments live forever, since only the interest income is used annually. Since a will is an important legal document, you should seek an attorney’s help. To assist you with this important process, we offer some suggested wording.

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Including Salesian College Preparatory in your will The following examples include suggested bequest wording to benefit Salesian College Preparatory. We encourage you to share your final will provision with us to ensure that your wishes will be properly followed and recognized. Percentage of estate for unrestricted purposes I give, devise, and bequeath to Salesian College Preparatory, a not-for-profit organization located in Richmond, California, _____ percent (%) of the rest, residue, and remainder of my estate as an unrestricted gift to be used for the general purposes of Salesian College Preparatory, located in Richmond, California. Specific amount for unrestricted purposes I give, devise, and bequeath to Salesian College Preparatory a not-for-profit organization located in Richmond, California, the sum of $_________ in cash or in-kind (or ________ shares of ________ stock) to be used at the discretion of Salesian College Preparatory for the general operations of Salesian College Preparatory.

Thank you in advance for your thoughtful consideration.

Connie Decuir, 56, who served as Salesian’s Director of Admissions from 2010-2014 passed away suddenly. Mrs. Decuir was a beloved member of the Salesian community and an exemplary ambassador for the school. During her tenure, she welcomed more than 500 freshmen to Salesian, getting to know each of them as they were introduced to high school life. Also, as a Salesian parent, Mrs. Decuir was very active in the Parent Association, including helping coordinate the annual Mother’s Day Brunch. She is survived by husband David Decuir and sons Corey Jones ’98 and Michael Decuir ’10.

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