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Graduation 2016! PLUS Marylou Flannery | Dr. Elizabeth Coscia | Basketball alums DeMar and Mario Dunn
The Salesian
A Letter from the President
MAGAZINE
VOLUME 4, ISSUE 1 SUMMER 2016
Fulfilling a Mission
A twice-yearly publication of Salesian College Preparatory for its alumni, faculty, staff, students, donors and friends.
PRESIDENT Timothy J. Chambers PRINCIPAL Marylou Flannery DIRECTOR/ COORDINATOR OF YOUTH MINISTRY Fr. Mel Trinidad, SDB
EDITOR Russell Ware Director of Institutional Advancement rware@salesian.com PRODUCTION Karina Kamalii Bingham Lorrie Mandoriao LAYOUT AND DESIGN Métier Marketing Communications, Inc. PHOTOGRAPHY Kurt Burton Photography Jorge M. Gonzalez Photography Michael Mejia Photography Sergio Villareal Photography CONTRIBUTORS Timothy J. Chambers, Eric Taber (gogriz.com), Richmond Police Department, John Tarabini, Fr. Mel Trinidad, SDB, Russell Ware, Marta Yamamoto
Salesian College Preparatory 2851 Salesian Avenue Richmond, California 94804 (510) 234-4433
Dear Salesian Family, A new school year is a good time to take stock of where we are and where we’re going. At Salesian, our primary goal is enduring: to remain a top educational institution while staying true to our mission. Following in the tradition of Don Bosco, we owe it to current and future students to do all that we can to serve their needs. I congratulate Marylou Flannery on her promotion to Principal. Marylou is an accomplished educator and administrator; she was formerly the assistant principal and has been with the school for many years. As I step away from the principal’s role, I am confident that Marylou will continue to serve our students and represent the school in an exemplary way. On the financial front, the fiscal needs of Salesian College Preparatory are substantive and ongoing. We have programs, salaries and maintenance to pay for on a regular basis. But unlike public schools, we can’t rely on the State of California to pay our bills. Our financial support comes from tuition and external donations, most often by foundations and generous benefactors. As part of that effort, we have been working with Ohio-based Advancement Partners, Inc. to survey stakeholders, refine the school’s priorities and create an action plan to fund our most critical priorities. In recent months, Advancement Partners, Inc. met with many parents, alumni, administrators and benefactors to get a broad view of Salesian, the needs of the school and how we could better engage with our constituents. The result has been the production of a strategic funding plan that will help guide us for the next few years. Going forward, you will see and learn much more about this effort. I invite you to join us in the effort to make Salesian College Preparatory an even better place in the years to come. In Don Bosco,
Send inquiries or change of address requests to Lorrie Mandoriao at lmandoriao@salesian.com or (510) 234-4433, ext. 7218.
Timothy J. Chambers PRESIDENT
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GRADUATION 2016 Salesian Grads Roar with Pride
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MARYLOU FLANNERY Leadership to Affect Growth and Change
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ALUMNI Detective of the Year Miles Bailey
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DR. ELIZABETH COSCIA Beyond the Classroom
10 DEVELOPMENT Introducing Russell Ware
14 SPORTS Brothers-in-Arms: Siblings at University of Montana
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Congratulations to the Class of 2016! By the Numbers… 3 100% of the senior class graduated 3 98% of the senior class will attend college 3 68% of the senior class graduated with honors • 36 students graduated with 1st honors (a cumulative GPA of 3.5+ for all four years)
• 27 students graduated with 2nd honors (a cumulative GPA of 3.0-3.5 for all four years)
• 3 students graduated with Senior honors (a cumulative GPA of 3.0 or above during senior year)
3 2 students awarded athletic scholarships at Division 1 universities
3 2 students will go in to the armed services Class of 2016 valedictorian, Kimberly Hoh, inspires fellow graduates to reach for new heights.
SA L ESIAN’S 2015- 2 0 1 6 AWAR D WINNE R S VA L E D I C TO R I A N
K I M B E R LY H O H
S A LU TATO R I A N
E R I K A PA S I A
S A L E S I A N AWA R D
TO M A S G O N Z A L E Z
S A L E S I A N AWA R D N O M I N E E S : T O M A S G O N Z A L E Z , A D R I A N A H I H I , E R I K A PA S I A
E XC E L L E N C E F O R F I N E A R T S
J A S O N CO R D I S
E XC E L L E N C E F O R L I B E R A L A R T S
KERRY KIZER
E XC E L L E N C E F O R S C I E N C E A N D M AT H E M AT I C S
K I M B E R LY H O H
S C H O L A R AT H L E T E AWA R D
Z AC H A R Y F O N TA N I L L A
S C H O L A R AT H L E T E AWA R D
M I N YO N M O O R E
Salesian award nominees (from left): Adriana Hihi, Tomas Gonzalez, Erika Pasia. 2
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Veronica Bautista receives her diploma from Tim Chambers and Fr. Mel Trinidad.
Aniceto Leon and Rodnia Parker are all smiles as they celebrate their achievement.
Class of 2016
Acceptances at Colleges and Universities University of California Berkeley Davis Irvine Los Angeles (UCLA) Merced Riverside San Diego Santa Barbara Santa Cruz
California State University Chico East Bay Fullerton Humboldt Long Beach Los Angeles Monterey Northridge Pomona
Sacramento San Diego San Francisco San Jose San Luis Obispo San Marcos Sonoma
Private Colleges and Universities, California California Lutheran University Dominican University of California Holy Names University Menlo College Saint Mary’s College Santa Clara University University of La Verne University of the Pacific University of Redlands University of Southern California University of San Diego University of San Francisco
Out-of-State Colleges and Universities Alabama A&M University Arizona State University University of Arizona Bethune-Cookman University Clark Atlanta University University of Colorado Boulder Cornell College Drake University Eastern Washington University Elmira College Franklin and Marshall College
Hamline University Hampton University University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign Indiana Tech Ithaca College Marymount Manhattan College University of Miami University of Nevada, Las Vegas Muhlenberg College University of New Mexico Pace University
Pacific University Rider University Saint Augustine’s University Spelman College Saint John’s University Tuskegee University University of Utah West Virginia University Whitman College Willamette University Xavier University
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Marylou Flannery Takes The Helm as Principal When it was announced this spring that Marylou Flannery was being promoted to principal at Salesian College Preparatory, there was barely a ripple around campus, as most students, faculty and staff expected the move. Given her outstanding performance as assistant principal to Timothy Chambers, it was hardly a surprise that she was named his successor. “Marylou has the skills, the experience, and the temperament for this role,” Chambers told the faculty, noting Flannery’s extensive educational and administrative background. “She embraces the Salesian mission, and is devoted to our students and their families.” In the new leadership structure, Chambers will remain as President, working primarily with Russell Ware, the school’s new Director of Institutional Advancement, to create and execute a new fundraising program. Flannery will manage the school on a day-to-day basis, overseeing everything from student performance to curriculum enrichment to teacher development and much more. Flannery was born and raised in San Francisco and attended Star of the Sea Academy, a small all-girls Catholic high school in the Richmond district and subsequently earned her bachelor’s and master’s degrees from San Francisco State. She taught social studies for several years at all-girls Presentation High School in Berkeley until it closed in 1988. While there she became familiar with Salesian – an all-boys high school to which many Presentation families sent their sons. Based on her success at Presentation, Flannery was hired by Salesian Principal Fr. Dave Purdy in 1990 to teach government and other social science classes. “What attracted me to Salesian is the feeling of ‘family,’” she says. “It is real and permeates everything the school does.” The welcoming attitude she felt when joining Salesian is something she seeks to extend to 4
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students and staff. “To affect growth and change, you need to make a personal connection.” To that end, one of Flannery’s priorities this year is to enlist more Salesian parents and alumni to get involved with the school. “We have so many talented men and women in our Salesian community and I encourage them to get active. Our kids want, need and deserve the support of our parent and alumni community in order to help them achieve success inside and outside of the classroom.” Flannery recently earned her Administrative Services Credential, and has a keen interest in curriculum
“Marylou has the skills, the experience, and the temperament for this role.” TIMOTHY CHAMBERS, PRESIDENT
development. After successfully leading the school’s recent accreditation process with the Western Catholic Education Association, Flannery knows that education is a highly competitive market, and today’s high schools must offer students a rigorous curriculum including STEM (science, technology, engineering and math) courses. She is currently working with the faculty to institute more computer science and coding classes. Flannery is focused on meeting student needs, particularly when it comes to outcomes. “As a top-notch college prep school it’s our responsibility to help graduating seniors gain admission into the finest colleges and universities possible,” she says, “whether it’s down the street or across the country.” As part of that commitment, Flannery is looking to put more emphasis on SAT preparation and college guidance. English Department chair and faculty representative Scott Smith was pleased about the announcement of the new principal. “What excites me most about Marylou becoming the principal is her relentless drive to improve the academic experience of our students through her leadership of our teachers,” he said. “Marylou is consistently challenging our faculty to develop an
Marylou Flannery celebrating with a Salesian graduate.
Marylou Flannery addressing graduates, family and friends at the Salesian graduation ceremony.
evolving curriculum that will meet the needs of our students as well as encourage the faculty to think more deeply about their subject matter. It is an exciting time at Salesian and we are looking forward to having Marylou as our principal.” A longtime supporter of technology in the classroom, Flannery also values data, and is an adherent of the adage, “If you can’t measure it, you can’t manage it.” Whether it’s grades, teacher performance metrics or college acceptances, she finds that data is an important tool in decision-making. “Great principals share data schoolwide so that teachers have a ‘big picture’ of what’s going on, and I find it helpful in sharing best practices among the staff,” she said. In turn, teachers can use the information with their students as they plan lessons that promote student growth. Data aside, Flannery is simply excited for the school year to begin. “I have a great reservoir of energy, but I am not underestimating the amount of time and effort that goes into the job,” she said. “I ask for people’s thoughts and ideas – as well as their prayers – so that we, as a community, can develop the next generation of leaders.” T H E S A L E S I A N | S U M M E R ‘ 16
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A Letter from the Director Dear Salesian Family, Greetings! I am currently at the Salesian Youth Leadership Conference at Camp St. Francis in the beautiful Monterey Bay. It is an awesome feeling to be with and to journey with Salesian youth leaders who are open to be formed as good Christians and honest citizens. They come from many of our Salesian sites in California, including Salesian College Prep, and they hope to bring back to their school, parish and youth center, skills and insight to help build and animate their Salesian communities. It is a joy to witness the cheerful spirit and the commitment of these young people. They give us hope that Jesus’ mission for the poor, and especially Don Bosco’s option for the young, will continue to be a priority for all of us. Please keep all these youth leaders in your prayers. And thank you for your continued support of Salesian College Preparatory. God’s blessings to all of you these summer months. Sincerely,
Fr. Mel Trinidad, SDB DIRECTOR
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Class of ‘66
September 10, 2016 Salesian.com/66reunion
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Miles Bailey Named Detective of Year By Richmond Police Department Bailey began his career with the Richmond Police Department as a police explorer. He was then hired on as a police cadet in 2004 and promoted to the position of police officer in 2006. Miles Bailey ‘03 (center-left) is honored as Richmond’s Detective of the Year for 2015.
Between 2011 and 2015, Detective Bailey was assigned to the Special Investigations Services–Parole Unit. During his tenure in the unit, he managed the city’s Post Release Community Supervision Program (PRCS), coordinated compliance checks on probationers and arrested numerous dangerous and violent felons throughout the Bay Area. Detective Bailey has been a member of the SWAT Team for several years, and continues to be part of the Police Explorer Program as an advisor and instructor. Detective Bailey was honored at the Richmond Elks Lodge No.1251 for his accomplishments. He was also awarded a certificate of achievement and appreciation by the Richmond Mayor’s Office.
Miles trains on the department’s ropes course.
Congratulations Detective Miles Bailey on a job well done!
Class of ‘66 alums reminisce... Fr. Mike Ribotta, the Principal, helped shape the Salesian High culture, the school motto (“Umbram Fugat Veritas“) and Chieftain mascot. Fr. Mike was full of encouragement and was always seen around campus with his dog, Sam. – Ken Wilson, ‘66
I remember one Saturday when Jim Flannery and I were trying to measure the speed of acceleration of a super ball by bouncing it off the walls on the 3rd floor hallway. It made so much noise that after a few repeated yells to stop the noise, Fr. Brainard came out of his office and threatened to shoot us! – Hank Delevati, ‘66
Fr. John Maxwell (Principal, English) was by far my greatest influence. He could not be fooled, so I always had to be honest around him. He did not accept excuses! – John Sepolen, ‘66
Class of ‘66 Reunion committee members (l to r) Charles Soldavini, Steve Kelley, John Sepolen and Ken Wilson
Share your stories at our 50 year class reunion on September 10! THE SALESIAN | SUMMER ‘16
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Dr. Elizabeth Coscia:
Shaping Global Citizens Through Travel By Marta Yamamoto We started with local hikes… When Elizabeth Coscia came to Salesian nine years ago, students and the Salesian community got more than an excellent science instructor. Elizabeth brought not only her background and experience in scientific research, but her love of the outdoors, and her students have benefited in many ways. Seven years ago Elizabeth established the Salesian Hiking Club in order to share her passion for the outdoors with her students. The club has grown from just a couple of students at its start to near 25 now who accompany her on her monthly hikes. Students get great exercise, learn outdoor skills, and benefit in less tangible but even greater ways. “Some of these kids have never been on trails in the Bay Area so I find that just being outdoors can be very therapeutic, communing with nature, seeing the views, watching the changes in the seasons and looking at the local plants and animals,” Elizabeth said. “There is an educational element but mainly it’s just to get the kids out to see another part of where we live and to do it together with their peers.” Marin County and Point Reyes National Seashore are favorites with hikes to Alamere Falls, Cataract Falls, Cascade Falls, trails on Mt. Tamalpais, in Muir Woods and to and from beaches including Stinson, Rodeo and Muir. In the East Bay, destinations range from local parks such as Tilden, Pt. Pinole, Briones and Sunol to Mt. Diablo. Taking our hikes international Elizabeth grew up in Missouri and every summer her parents would take the family on vacation. Travelling and 8
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spending time with her family, those were the highlights in her life. She’s had the opportunity to travel in her life and now she wants to pay it forward. In 2014, along with fellow teacher, Dr. Katie Osenga, Elizabeth took the hikes international with a trip to Costa Rica. The teachers enlisted the help of WorldStrides, an educational travel company that develops eco-adventures–combining outdoor activities like white water rafting, zip-lining through a rain forest, and hiking with learning. In Costa Rica, they worked with a bat research group learning how to identify different species, setting traps and collecting the bats. Another day they did community service at a national park and later learned how to cook a Cost Rican meal and enjoy the fruits of their labors. The following year Elizabeth took a group to the Florida Keyes for the “Splash into Science” program where the group swam with dolphins, snorkeled along a barrier reef, kayaked, visited a sea turtle rescue center, performed a squid dissection, collected invertebrates and toured the Everglades. This year during spring break, Elizabeth, Katie Osenga, 10 students and two parents took a trip to Iceland, where again science and exploration were on the itinerary. From hiking to a glacier, exploring basalt columns and black sand beaches at Thingvellir National Park, to visiting a hot springs park, using geothermal energy to boil eggs and bake bread, and visiting a farm that raises Icelandic horses, the trip qualified as a “wow” experience.
Elizabeth has several goals for the students that accompany her on these travels. She hopes they’ll learn more about their world – from the biological or natural (flora and fauna) to the geological and cultural. She also hopes they gain more confidence as global citizens. “I hope the trips help connect concepts we’re learning in the classroom with the real world. I want them to appreciate nature and make them more aware of environmental issues, especially issues concerning global change.”
Galápagos Island in 2017 Connecting classroom instruction, specifically the work of Charles Darwin, with real life experiences is at the top of the list for Elizabeth’s planned trip to the Galápagos Island in June 2017. It’s also a trip that’s been her life-long dream. For Elizabeth and her students to be able to visit Darwin’s research center and see animals endemic to the area, such as giant tortoises, flightless cormorants, iguanas, penguins and the species of finches that helped Darwin understand natural selection, all will serve as an outdoor classroom that brings biology to life. Having the trip next year gives Elizabeth and co-leader Katie plenty of time to plan and fundraise for the trip. They also will offer a Science Travel Club when school resumes with monthly meetings to learn more about the Galápagos. Elizabeth feels the importance of offering students hands-on exploration to discover other parts of the world; seeing things in real life, experiencing them and getting in touch with nature, as well as opening their eyes to possibilities for careers in science and travel on their own. The Salesian Hiking Club at the base of Alamere Falls in Point Reyes, 2015. The waterfall cascades 40 feet down to the beach!
Dr. Coscia and Dr. Osenga (clockwise from left) with students hiking in Iceland, 2016.
It takes a community And while the biology teacher with a ready smile acknowledges her contributions, she refuses to take full credit; passing the baton to the support she receives from the school, her co-worker Katie Osenga and the Salesian community. “It takes a community to do this. I know I’ve done a lot of work myself but it’s also been all the teachers and the staff who’ve helped me with fundraising and everything to help me get this going for the students.” Though her two sons, also Salesian students, are her pride and joy, her passion for teaching and her job are a close second. “When you are teaching about something that you love, I think that energy transmits to the students. I think one thing my students know about me is that I’m very enthusiastic about what I teach and about the learning process…that shows in what I do in the classroom but also in what I do outside the classroom.” The second annual Classic Car Show on September 10, 2016 will benefit students traveling to Ecuador and the Galápagos Islands in 2017. More info at: www.salesian.com/carshow
“The Salesian Hiking Club is always up for an adventure with Dr. Coscia.” ALEXI BASAS, PRESIDENT OF SALESIAN HIKING CLUB
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D E V E LO P M E N T
Creating Opportunities I am truly honored and excited to serve as the new Director of Institutional Advancement at Salesian College Preparatory. My predecessor, Daniel Hutson, Director of Marketing and Communications, did a terrific job the past few years boosting interest in the school and increasing funding to help fulfill our mission. As a former Salesian volunteer and basketball coach, I am very familiar with the school and the jewel it has been in our community for more than 50 years. I want to build upon that legacy by securing the financial resources the school needs – and relies upon – to operate and grow. I aim to help provide our students with the best learning environment possible. As a Salesian parent, I understand the demands and strains of raising children in the Bay Area and the financial challenge of affording a private school education. To that end, I want to engage with our wonderful community of parents, alumni and supporters to make our school the best it can be. With your help, we will meet our financial goals and successfully serve a growing student body. Gratefully,
Russell Ware D I R E C TO R O F I N S T I T U T I O N A L A D VA N C E M E N T (510) 234-4433, ext. 7219 rware@salesian.com
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The Community Comes out to Play at the 25th Annual Salesian Golf Tournament SPONSORS Title Marvin Collins Construction
Tournament Master East Bay Paint Center Oaks Jewelers Republic Services
Red & Black Armanino LLP F. E. Forbes Grip It ‘n Rip It Golf Repair La Strada Restaurant The Menosse Family Michael Miller Insurance Frederick Morris Wells Fargo Advisors LLC
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Tournament golfers (l to r): Scott Shields, Randy Sanchez of Marvin Collins Construction (Title Sponsor), John Wacker, and Rick Nelson.
A special thanks to our Title Sponsor
One of the longest running golf benefits in the Bay Area was held in early May at the Richmond Country Club. The 2016 Salesian Golf Tournament celebrated its silver anniversary with a sold-out field that enjoyed a glorious day on the course, a catered dinner and silent and live auctions in the evening. “For 25 years the Salesian tournament has
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brought together the greater Richmond community for a day of fun on the links, all while raising money for tuition grants,” said Henry Moe, tournament director. “We are so pleased that we can offer our participants a wonderful day of championship golf while supporting a great cause. I particularly want to thank our many sponsors who give so generously on behalf of our students.”
ABBOT DOWNING – A Wells Fargo Business – Jerome Paolini ‘74 Armor Locksmith Ball Chiropractic Bank of the West Catering by Marijane Daniel Tanita DDS DAV (Disabled American Veterans Charity) Doherty Truck and Auto Rentals East Bay Brass Foundry, Inc. El Cerrito Heating Enterprise Roofing Fungus Fighters Termite & Construction, Inc. Graphix Depot Signs Hilltop Mall HY Floor and Gameline Painting, Inc. Kurt Burton Photography Letcher Bros. Auto Repair M. A. Hays Insurance Olivero Plumbing Pension Dynamics Pat Prendiville ’72 & Sean Prendiville Professional Property Management Ransome Company Richmond Rotary The Scott Family Selway Machine Tool Co., Inc. Sunset View Cemetery and Mortuary Trans Bay Insurance – Pete Schober & David Smith Yorkshire Ventures LLC T H E S A L E S I A N | S U M M E R ‘ 16
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DONOR HONOR ROLL St. John Bosco Circle $10,000+
Salesian Society $1,000-$2,499
Anonymous (1) Arthur M. Robinson Foundation Barbara Bacigalupi May Barbano Bay Scholars The Carl Gellert & Celia Berta Gellert Foundation Chevron Matching Employee Funds Dean & Margaret Lesher Foundation Dana Emery Hedco Foundation Hofmann Family Foundation The Joseph & Mercedes McMicking Foundation LaNasa + Kunzweiler Foundation Oakland Packaging & Supply Stephen Pezzola ‘74 & Twila Foster Robert & Tina Ing Yahng Foundation Robert S. & Helen P. Odell Fund Salesian Booster Club William ‘64 & Kathryn Selway Thoresen Foundation
Henry & Angie Accornero Jeffrey Accornero ‘78 & Denette Accornero Bay Area Sports Hall of Fame Sam & Anjana Berde Matthew Brown & Amy Brown ‘96 Patrick & Leslie Chambers Steven Cuevas ‘64 & Cynthia Cuevas Eddie Foster Eda Freggiaro James & Patricia Geraghty Mike & Paula Monsef Jim & Laurel Morrison Jerry & Joan Olivero John & Patricia Olivero Louis Paulson ‘76 & Bonnie Paulson William & Janice Saner Save Mart Supermarkets Scott Welton ‘96 Thomas & Erica Wisherop Pamela Wolff
Director’s Club $5,000-$9,999 Timothy & Kristi Chambers The Colombo Family MultiFreedoms Foundation Francine & John Katsoudas David Kenney ‘82 & Jill Kenney Marvin Collins Construction Richard & Nancy Robinson Salesian Parent Association TM Demolition Inc. Wells Fargo Matching Gifts Program
President’s Club $2,500-$4,999 East Bay Paint Center Steven & Rochelle Klein John & Julie Kunzweiler The Lowell Berry Foundation Matthew Martella ‘86 & Jenny Martella James McDermott’79 & Jeanine McDermott Oaks Jewelers Andy & Maxine Oh Republic Services, Inc. Dante & Lisa Robinson 12
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PG&E Corporation Foundation Gary & Luz Piva DeWayne Pursley ‘74 & Gayle Pursley Geoffrey & Chris Quinn Martin Semien ‘76 Frank Soldano St. Agnes Catholic Church James Swanson ‘66 & Miriam Swanson Target Take Charge of Education Program Hoc Khac & Kitty Vu William Walton ‘73 & Marie Walton Waterbury Properties, Inc. Wells Fargo Advisors, LLC
Patron’s Club $499
Anonymous (7) Armor Locksmith Services Ball Chiropractic Center Bank of America Matching Gifts Bank of the West Paul Begley ‘68 Richard Brainard Red & Black Club $500-$999 Erle & Phyllis Brown James & Sharon Casey Anonymous (1) Catering by Marijane Armanino, LLP Raymond & Nai Cheng Armando & Veronica Barajas John Chiozza Merrill & Deborah Chandler Patrick & Carmelina Conway Noelle Conway ‘10 Alfonso Delgado ‘84 & Michael & Carla Del Sol Joan Delgado Grip It ‘n Rip It Golf Repair Doherty’s Truck & Auto Rentals Bruce & Donna Hartman Arnold & Myla Domingo Elaine Hutson Dr. Daniel S. Tanita, D.D.S., Inc. Italian Catholic Federation Kazan, McClain, Abrams, Fernandez, East Bay Brass Foundry, Inc. El Cerrito Heating & Sheet Metal Lyons, Greenwood, Harley Enterprise Roofing Service, Inc. Emmanuel Lugos ‘87 & Pamela Lugos Gerald & Diane Fay La Strada Restaurant Philip & Jean Foster Mark & Victoria Lewis Fungus Fighters Termite & Construction, Inc. Kevin & Christine Mann Graphix Depot Virginia Mann Tomas & Kim Grybinas Lavarie McNair Russell & Jennifer Hague Ed & Jan Menosse Alice Hantke Frederick Morris John & Sheila Helfrich Patrick & Judith O’Callaghan Hilltop Mall Michael & Anne O’Neal HY Floor and Gameline Matthew Parella ‘82 & Painting, Inc. Michelle Parella Kaiser Permanente Douglas & Xiao Pena Stephen Kelley ‘66 Leslie & Irma Perez
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Zoltan & Louanne Kraynik Kurt Burton Photography Jonathon Lawlis Jackie & Maria Lehman Letcher Brothers Auto Repair David Lewis ‘86 & Debra Lewis Cheryl Luna M.A. Hays Insurance Co., Inc. Gerald Mascaro ‘64 & Peggy Mascaro Joshua Mogabgab Patrick Nardi ‘64 Jeffrey Narvaez ‘74 & Cynthia Narvaez Lavina Narvaez Shane Neal Brian Ok ‘02 Olivero Plumbing Thomas Ozanich ‘64 & Carol Ozanich Jerome Paolini ‘77 & Grace Paolini Gregory Parini ‘64 & Linda Parini Pension Dynamics Corporation Pat Prendiville ‘72 & Sean Prendiville Professional Property Management Raley’s Supermarkets Ransome Company Engineering Construction Dolores Rosier John & Maricel Schilt Pete Schober Mark Scott ‘67 & Cindi Scott Bradley & Carol Shafer Silicon Valley Community Foundation Michael Simon ‘87 & Amy Simon John & Dolores Spradlin St. Callistus Catholic Church St. Joseph Basilica St. Patrick Parish Sunset View Mortuary Nicolas Thomas ‘78 & Cheryl Thomas Patricia Ting Janis Vega Yorkshire Ventures LLC Marina Zamora
Century Club $100-$249 Johny Aguilera Mayra Aguilera ‘10 Charlotte Alvarez
The Anna R. Schmitz Trust Carlos & Luz Ayala Margaret Baker Adam Barnaby ‘10 Rhodora Basas Bernard & Marie Bautista Bingham, Osborn & Scarborough, LLC James & Sandra Bonato Diane Butler Ann Cameron Greg Cattalini Ryan & Jamie Cheyne Class of 1985 Michael & Alona Cochran Sharon Cola W. A. Colbert Michael Corral ‘65 & Pat Corral Rudolfo & Ramonita De La Rosa Jack & Bernice De Mercurio Adelaida Dinio James & Teresa Donahue William Driscoll ‘84 & Kelly Driscoll Mike & Peggy Durney Bernie & Maria Edrada Edward & Marilyn Evans Bo & Lisa Falcon Frank & Felice Filice David & Teresa Fontanilla David & Rita Franco David & Maria Franklin Khadija Fredericks Gary & Marie Freschi Frontstream Laurence Garces Marina Gavam John Gerletti ‘67 Frank Gibson Karen Giorgi Leonel & Zuleyma Guardado Don & Peggy Haskell Stephen ‘66 & Linda Hedstrom Lawrence & Joyce Herbert Rocio Hernandez Gregory Hirth ‘77 & Joni Hirth Mark Hirth ‘73 Robert & Audra Holland Sekyi Inkabi ‘95 & Kathryn Inkabi Joe & Barb Kelly Robert Kilmer’67 & Regennia Kilmer Michael & Jeannie Klinger
Peter & Lorena Kohn Susan Koutsoukos Michael Letcher ‘85 & Lisa Letcher Janice & Fred Lockwood Mark Lynch Abelardo & Maria Rowena Mariano Gloria Martinucci Scott Maskell Michael & Isidora McAfee Marlene McDermott Terrance McDonough ‘64 & Marcia McDonough Barry Meneghelli ‘66 & Denise Meneghelli Bryan Millsaps ‘71 & Donna Millsaps Marie Mirante Juan Montenegro ‘84 & Evangelina Montenegro Victor & Karen Moy Vuong & Nguyet Nguyen Sabrina Odah ‘08 Alison Owens Gloria Patlan Bruce Pedrotti Jose & Ernestina Peregrino Florence Pezzola Julie & Skip Phairas Robert Preston ‘67 Johnny Rath ‘05 Mike Reardon Loyd & Vivienne Richardson Naima Robinson Christie Rosete ‘93 S.S. Peter & Paul Church Valentin & Maria Saldaña Salesians of Don Bosco Lourdes Sanchez Nicole Shelton ‘99 Raymond & Regina Sheridan Marie Smith Charles & Barbara Smith John Soldavini ‘74 & Elizabeth Soldavini Joe & Denise Spaulding St. Ambrose Church Josephine Tamayo-Rocco James Tapia ‘71 Stephen Thomas ‘67 & Cynthia Thomas William & Alice Thompson Michael & Inga Tran Gabriel & Selma Valenzuela Nancy Wallis Thomas Wright ‘66 & Sue Wright David Zarri ‘71
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Brothers-in-Arms Salesian basketball alums DeMar and Mario Dunn are together again at the University of Montana By Eric Taber, University of Montana Athletics When Mario Dunn ‘13 graduated from Salesian College Preparatory and headed for Big Sky Country to join a basketball program with a winning tradition, he thought he’d be separating himself from his family to pursue his hoop dreams. Three years later, Mario is the junior all-Big Sky honorable mention guard and has piled up a heap of wins with the Montana basketball team, and now he’s not alone. At the beginning of the 2015 fall semester, Mario Dunn’s younger brother DeMar Dunn ‘15, himself a talented ball player at Salesian, packed his bags and enrolled at the University of Montana after falling in love with the campus that his older brother called home. When playing opportunities didn’t come to fruition, DeMar set out to pursue college basketball in a different way. DeMar’s was offered a position as a student manager for coach Travis DeCuire’s Grizzlies. “I liked the campus, and liked the school, so I thought it was an opportunity for me to move from home,” said the youngest Dunn brother. “I didn’t come here specifically for my brother. I’m glad he’s here, but I didn’t come here for him. I just wanted to be part of the organization and the program, and I like it.” According to Google Maps, Missoula is a 16-plus hour drive from Richmond. So when Mario heard DeMar was planning to move to Missoula and enroll at UM, he was happy to have a little slice of home close by. “I don’t get to see a lot of my family during the season, and it’s a long way from here to California, so just to have him around and hang out with him here and there and be close with my family is nice.” As a student manager, DeMar’s duties include assisting with drills in practice, being ready with a drink 14
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Brothers, DeMar (left) and Mario Dunn courtside at the University of Montana
of water or a towel for the players, helping cut video for analysis, and generally being an extra pair of hands to assist the coaching staff prepare for the week’s games. It’s a lot of work, and not everyone is cut out for it, especially with the pressures of freshman year. While he’s off the court, DeMar is pursuing a degree in sociology with a criminology focus. “I thought he was coming up here just to take in the scene, then probably end up back home after the first semester, it probably wouldn’t fit his style,” says Mario. “But he likes it. He’s here now around the team, and he’s my brother, so he gets a lot of love and gets a lot of respect, so it’s good to have him up here.” Coach DeCuire has been familiar with the Dunn family since his time at Cal, tracking Mario since he played at Salesian. When DeMar arrived on campus last semester, DeCuire knew that adding another family member to a team that already thinks of itself as a family would have its benefits. “It’s not often brothers get to go to school together, especially if one of them is an athlete,” said the Grizzlies’ second-year head coach. “He’s got a lot of Mario in him. Those guys, they play hard, they hustle, they scrap, they compete, so his competitiveness is very similar to his brother’s, and it’s good to have. You can never have too many competitive people in a program, and we’ve been blessed to have him.”
“You can never have too many competitive people in a program, and we’ve been Blessed to have DeMar.” COAC H T R AV I S D E C U I R E
That competitive nature helps drive both brothers as Mario returns from injury, and DeMar settles in to college life. “We’re buddies on and off the court. Sometimes when we’re on the court we’re a little more physical, where you’d think we wouldn’t be brothers, but off the court it’s more of a loving relationship,” says DeMar. The family dynamic has always been a calling card of Montana basketball. For two students so far away from home, Coach DeCuire serves as more than a coach; he’s part of the family. Mario and DeMar are the youngest of four children in the Dunn family (they have two older sisters). It’s only natural for a mother to be worried about her boys when they are so far from home, but with the strength of the Grizzlies hoops family, the Dunn’s mom Carolyn can sleep sound at night knowing her boys are looked after, and are looking after each other. “I always tell her they are a pleasure to have because they’re respectful,” says Coach DeCuire. “Any time you talk to them about something that’s real, something that’s serious, whether it’s school, or making a decision or whatever, it’s a positive conversation all the time with them. He (DeMar) is taking care of his business, he’s
passing his classes, he’s here when we need him, when he has class that conflicts he lets you know, he communicates very well. So any time I see Mario Dunn was a star point guard at Salesian. their mother, I’m always thanking her for allowing me to be a part of their family.” In life, doors open and doors close. Choosing the right door to walk through is one of the great battles we all face. For the Dunn brothers, walking through the door to Montana has been rewarding for the both of them. “I think if I would have went somewhere further it probably would have been a bad thing, like if I would have went to New York, but since I’m here with my brother, she (Dunn’s mother) doesn’t have to worry because I’m here with Mario. It’s a good thing,” says DeMar. Like most freshmen at UM, DeMar lives in the dorms. One of the perks of having an older brother at the same school is you get to hang out at your older brother’s place. The two are even hoping to be roommates, allowing both brothers to grow and share the college basketball experience together. “He’s always over at our apartment and just hanging out with us,” says Mario. “We’ve got a great relationship man. I love my brother. I’d do anything for him. I’m out here, and I’m my brother’s keeper right now.” “We look after each other. He looks after me, and I look after him,” says DeMar with a grin. The pride of h elping your family navigate the waters of life in a more than a thousand miles away from home makes the Montana experience fulfilling and rewarding for both brothers. The result of which is success on the court, in the classroom, and at home. “I’m proud of him,” says Mario. “Coming out of high school he wasn’t getting recruited, but he’s done a lot for himself, just coming here, and being a manager, and sticking with it. Taking a different route to do what he wants to do.”
Demar rises over his opponent during a 2015 Salesian game.
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In Memoriam
James C. Austin, Sr. Father of James Austin ‘75, John Austin ‘80, and Anthony Austin ‘86; and grandfather of Ryan Austin ‘07 Cecilia Delgado Mother of Dr. Juan Delgado ‘70, Fr. Alvaro Delgado ‘71, Carlos Delgado ‘72, Luis Delgado ‘73, Dr. Julian Delgado ‘75, and Dr. George Delgado ‘80 Felipe Guzman ‘91 Brother of Elvira Figueroa ‘10 Joan Heidenfeldt Mother of Billy Heidenfeldt ‘94 Daniel J. Kilmer ‘69 Brother of Robert ‘67, Stephen ‘71 and David ‘73 Timothy Martinez ‘82 Brother of the late Johnny Martinez ‘79 and nephew of Ramon Flores ‘67
Myles Oberto Board Member, Father-in-Law of Jeff Accornero ‘78, David Olivero ‘81; Grandfather of Melissa Accornero ‘04 and Lindsey Accornero ‘07 Gino P. Martinucci Father of John F. Martinucci ‘81 Robert Neyhouse Father of Jeff Neyhouse ‘84 Gwendolyn Rezentes Mother of Clifford Rezentes ‘80, Mother-in-Law of Julian Delgado ‘75 Birdie Lorraine Sepolen Mother of Warren Sepolen Jr. ‘64, Robert “Bobby” Sepolen ‘65, John Sepolen ‘66, and Darrell Sepolen ‘79
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 Institutional Advancement, Russell Ware, (510) 234-4433, ext.7219 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.
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