THE HEART OF SUCCESS IS AUTHENTICITY.
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16 / THE NATURAL After leading Division I College Baseball with 31 home runs, powerhouse slugger Kris Bryant, the
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overall draft pick by the
The 2013 season was a truly memorable one for USD baseball.
Chicago Cubs. It was a
At year’s end, eight players were drafted or signed by major
grand-slam ending to an
league baseball organizations. In honor of their accomplish-
epic season that led to eight
ments, USD Magazine created commemorative baseball cards
Toreros punching their tickets
celebrating the eight draftees’ individual success, as well as
to professional baseball.
the team’s impressive run to the WCC title.
ALUMNI MAKE A DIFFERENCE ON CAMPUS AND AROUND THE WORLD.
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26 / A Heart for Healing
An earthquake that rocked the world transformed USD alumna Ann Taylor into a force of nature
determined to shake up the future
of health care in Haiti. 30 / On the Cutting Edge ALUMNI NEwS 24 / A Vintage Classic Corks popped. Wine flowed.
USD alumnus and adventurist Victor Bianchini shares a piercing account of what it’s like to carve his own niche in a sport that made him a national champion.
Alumni and friends spent the day with USD-affiliated wineries and vintners while raising money for student scholarships.
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