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Leadership In Catholic Education
2 MSD: All In!
Principal Tim Brosnan
The Archbishop Mitty Speech and Debate program has captured two consecutive championships, but the real prize for students is the life lessons.
Associate Principal Kate Caputo
8 Acing Excellence
Associate Principal Keith Mathews
The women’s volleyball team is a nationally-ranked program. Its success starts with a vision of excellence.
Assistant Principal/Dean of Students Jim Fallis
10 Lights, Cameras, Action!
Chief Financial Officer Jorge Helmer
Student anchors take the mic to share the latest campus news. Learn what happens behind the scenes.
Executive Director of Advancement Mason Kimont
12 One World Cup
Director of Athletics Brian Eagleson
Last spring, students hosted a soccer match for refugee youth. This year, the tradition and friendships continue.
Chief Information Officer Eric Anderson
14 Comedy Champions Collide
Director of Admissions Katherine Wesmiller
The sketch comedy team, Pardon My French, joined forces with ComedySportz San Jose in February for a special, one-night show.
Director of Campus Ministry Tim Wesmiller Director of Performing Arts Doug Santana
16 Outreach Delivers
The Outreach Program hosts fun, culturally-inspired activities while focusing on social justice issues that impact the Bay Area.
Director of Student Activities Greg Walker Director of Communications Katie Helland
17 Monarchs Protest Violence
Director of Creative Services JoAnn Schilb
In March, students participated in the National School Walkout and joined youth across the nation to demand change.
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OTHER NEWS
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Recent Grads Reunion
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Black & Gold Gala
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Class Notes
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Alumni Basketball
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Alumni Soccer
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Monarch Leadership Society/ Principal's Circle Dinner In Remembrance
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Dear Friends, At exactly 9:59 A.M. on Wednesday, March 14, I went on the P.A. system and invited our students to exit their classrooms. For the next 15 minutes, some 1730 students proceeded in absolute silence to the Brother Fien Gymnasium. The entire community of students, faculty, and staff sensed the power of the moment as we joined thousands of others throughout the country who “walked out” in solidarity with the victims of Parkland. The demand to end gun violence, fueled by young people throughout our country, gave focus to this unique gathering. After a welcome by senior Claire Nguyen, fourteen students and three teachers approached the podium one by one. Each of these seventeen speakers began his or her brief statement with the reading of the name of a Parkland victim, followed by the words, “I speak today for those who cannot speak.” One student, sophomore Matt Puentes, shared the following reflection. I speak today for those who cannot speak. I stand with the surviving student activists of Parkland. I’m so proud of your selflessness and bravery and beauty, but I’d rather you never had a chance to prove it. After the seventeen completed their thoughts, Bishop McGrath shared a brief but powerful reflection that included the following call to action. But today your voices are being heard as never before. Your calls for sanity reverberate throughout the halls of power. Today, your outrage is shared by others, and you are our teachers. Prayer, of course is good. Likewise, Education is good. And Solidarity, too, is good. But we need to act. To demand change. To protect the lives of innocents. After the event, three hundred students registered to vote. Others wrote letters of support for the Parkland survivors. And the members of the Mitty Advocacy Project continue to lobby members of congress to take steps to end gun violence. I have never been so proud of our students and the entire community of Archbishop Mitty. May we all be inspired by the words and actions of our Mitty students and their counterparts throughout our nation. God’s Blessings,
Tim Brosnan Principal
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L IN! L A S E TE GO A B E D C H & ons E E P S M I T T Ynd - Director of Communicati By Katie
Hella
For students participating in the Archbishop Mitty Speech and Debate program, the focus is not on trophies but rather on going all in for the team. In the past few years, the program has grown rapidly, more than doubling in size and moving from being ranked No. 144th in California seven years ago to being No. 1 in the state for the past two years. The team is undoubtedly successful, but coaches Mrs. Karen Cruz, Mr. BJ Cruz, and Mr. Mark Woodhead teach that the life lessons taught by the program shine brighter and last longer than trophies. “We talk about the best version of yourself as being the best leader. Everyone in our program is a leader,” said Karen Cruz, the Director of Speech and Debate. “To teach or coach someone to be better —that’s the ultimate goal.” Today, more than 150 students participate in four classes and learn techniques that help them compete in one of five debate or 12 speech events. The group has a structure of captains and presidents, but the expectation is that everyone helps each other and takes leadership roles, anticipating team needs before they’re announced. In addition to class time, students meet one to two times a week after school for blitzes, which are sudden, energetic, and concentrated practice sessions that involve lots of collaboration between teammates.
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“Whether you have a leadership title or not, you are still helping someone. When you come to one of our blitzes, everyone is collaborating,” said senior Esha Bhatia, one of the team’s presidents and an individual state champion last school year. "At the end of the day, what you have is 150 kids who truly are a family and that’s what makes us special.” Going “all in” — a phrase coaches use regularly with students — means teamwork at the highest level. But part of creating a strong team means having a little fun. For instance, blitzes involve long hours and hard work, but also incorporate a smorgasbord of delicious food and serve as a platform for after-school team bonding.
“Whether you have a leadership title or not, you are still helping someone. When you come to one of our blitzes, everyone is collaborating,” said senior Esha Bhatia, one of the team’s presidents and an individual state champion last school year. “At the end of the day, what you have is 150 kids who truly are a family and that’s what makes us special.”
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An equally important part of the group’s culture is a focus on the five H’s, which are words that keep the team grounded in a growth-centered mentality: honest, happy, humble, helpful, and hungry. The words focus on the attitude students need to develop to help them stay focused on growing, rather than competing.
Two years ago, MSD introduced the annual Scavenger Hunt, where students break into groups of six to eight people from different grade levels and work together to find clues or take specific pictures at the Westfield Valley Fair Mall. Then, there are tangible metaphors, which are small gifts teammates give each other before tournaments that have a special message meant to encourage the recipient or keep them grounded. Each of these activities is designed with a specific goal in mind. Tangible metaphors provide a way for students to keep each other focused on growth and to celebrate the passions and goals of their classmates.
shared the struggles of Syrian families who fall victim to air strikes and connected with a small boy at the heart of his story, who would stop at nothing to get educated. And senior Madelyn Davis created a piece about the need to break down metaphorical and literal barriers in our society, which reflected her passion for demanding equality while celebrating diversity. Students emerge from the program more confident in their voices and more aware of the topics that matter to them.
“We’re not afraid to be told we can do something better,” said Mrs. Cruz. “There’s always something more. We can be going ‘all in’ at all times… It’s a mindset that really keeps us thriving.”
“All these things make us closer as a team,” Mrs. Cruz said. For many students, going “all in” on events allows them a chance to find and develop passions they continue to pursue in college and throughout their adult lives. The topics explored in competitions are often of deep personal interest to speakers, meaning talking about them becomes cathartic and therapeutic. Last year, alumna Erica Johnson ’17 explored her passion for social justice and the Black Lives Matter movement through a piece that told the story of Michael Brown through the eyes of his mother. Alumnus Arjun Biju
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“Whatever is possibly going on in their lives — or anything that they’re interested in — can be developed or explored in a piece,” Mrs. Cruz said. An important part of the program is the sense of community that students find when they dive into the team and support their peers. The program attracts students from a variety of disciplines and many teammates become lifelong friends. Senior Rahul Ramakrishnan,
who is a president of the team and the school’s ASB Spirit Commissioner, credits the program with helping him meet friends he wouldn’t have gotten to know without the program. “Coming to Mitty, I didn’t know anyone,” Ramakrishnan said. “All my first friends were from Speech and Debate. It’s a real family, community feel.” An equally important part of the group’s culture is a focus on the five H’s, which are words that keep the team grounded in a growthcentered mentality: honest, happy, humble, helpful, and hungry. The words focus on the attitude students need to develop to help them stay focused on growing, rather than competing. “It’s a really cool way to understand your purpose on the team,” Bhatia said. “The purpose of the five H’s is to show you don’t have to win medals or be a state champion to have an impact. If you’re humble after a tournament, you’ve done it. It’s a grounding method to bring people back to what it means to be an MSD member.” Students learn quickly that while they can’t control how judges will react to their pieces, they can decide how much they learn and they can choose to connect more with their classmates and pieces. “We’re not afraid to be told we can do something better,” said Mrs. Cruz. “There’s always something more. We can be going ‘all in’ at all times… It’s a mindset that really keeps us thriving.”
MEET THE COACHES The Archbishop Mitty Speech and Debate Team is led by three coaches who were high school friends and teammates before they were colleagues. Mrs. Karen Cruz, Mr. BJ Cruz, and Mr. Mark Woodhead were part of the Speech and Debate Team at James Logan High School. Under the guidance of their coach, Dr. Tommie Lindsey – a recipient of the MacArthur “Genius Grant” and the Oprah Winfrey Angel Award – they learned the finer points of the craft, along with some excellent coaching techniques. Mrs. Karen Cruz was named a national champion in duo interpretation in 2007, but thanks the program for a lot of things, including her husband, BJ Cruz, her first duo interpretation partner who now co-coaches with her at AMHS.
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NUMBER OF STUDENTS 20 27 80 118 120 125 150
MEET THE EVENTS 1) INTERPRETATION EVENTS These four speech events are forms of competitive acting. Students participating in these events take a movie, book, play, or previously-given speech and perform a 10-minute version of it for the judges and audience. Dramatic Interpretation tells a fictional or autobiographical story. Humorous Interpretation makes the audience laugh as the speakers switch between characters to tell a story. Duo Interpretation involves telling a story with a partner, but the speakers can’t touch or look at each other. Thematic Interpretation consists of a program that weaves together different types of content around a single theme. Oratorical Interpretation involves memorizing and delivering a speech that has already been given by another speaker, such as a graduation speech or a TED talk.
2) ORIGINAL EVENTS These four speech events are designed to let students share persuasive speeches on original topics. Original Advocacy raises awareness of an issue and advocates for a new solution, complete with proposed legislation. Original Oratory is a persuasive, passionate, and original speech that solves any problem in society. Original Prose and Poetry allows students to produce and star in their own original 10-minute movie. Expository Speaking asks competitors to give a presentation on any topic, complete with visual aids.
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3) SPONTANEOUS EVENTS These three speech events require quick thinking, since competitors don’t learn their topics until the tournament begins. Depending on the event, students get between two and 30 minutes to prepare a piece they’ll share with a live audience and judges. Impromptu Speaking gives competitors two minutes to prepare a 5-minute piece on a topic announced at the tournament. Speech topics can range from abstract ideas, such as “ignorance,” to everyday nouns like “picnic basket” and the challenge is to use the prompt to create an entertaining, thought-provoking speech. National Extemporaneous Speaking gives students 30 minutes to prepare a 7-minute speech on a current events topic of national interest, using previously researched articles to include cited sources. International Extemporaneous Speaking gives competitors 30 minutes to prepare a 7-minute speech on a current events topic of international interest, using previously researched articles to include cited sources.
The team is undoubtedly successful, but coaches Mrs. Karen Cruz, Mr. BJ Cruz, and Mr. Mark Woodhead teach that the life lessons taught by the program shine brighter and last longer than trophies.
THE CIRCLE OF MSD LIFE The members of the Archbishop Mitty Speech and Debate Team grow significantly as young adults and leaders during their four years on campus. The group refers to their journey from freshman year, where they’re soaking in the culture, to senior year, where they’re mentoring others, as the Circle of MSD Life. These four teammates reflected on what it means to be part of the group during each year of high school:
FRESHMEN: SOAK IT IN
4) DEBATE EVENTS: These five debate events involve lots of research so competitors can be ready to make strong arguments as they engage in fervent discussion. Public Forum Debate involves a two-person team that either affirms or refutes a resolution topic announced that month. Armed with evidence and citations, students use logic to argue their points, attempting to convince the judge that their arguments outweigh those of the other team. Parliamentary Debate gives competitors their topic minutes before the round starts. Armed with pre-cut articles, common knowledge, and a partner, debaters have 20 minutes to develop a case either affirming or negating a resolution. Topics can range from assessing the pros and cons of revoking Justin Bieber’s citizenship to analyzing a nuclear deal with Iran. Lincoln-Douglas Debate is named after the renowned series of debates that occurred between President Abraham Lincoln and Senator Stephen Douglas on the issue of slavery. This form of debate focuses heavily on logic, ethical values, and philosophy. The competitor’s goal during this debate is to convince the judge that his or her moral views on the topic are more logical than those of his or her opponent. Policy Debate asks debaters to discuss a specific plan of action that addresses a resolution dealing with current events. Since the topic is announced ahead of time, this form of debate requires research and analytical thinking. Congressional Debate allows competitors to take part in mock sessions of Congress and to debate the merits of various bills. Students state their cases in 3-minute speeches. Competitors are then cross examined by fellow representatives or senators and must defend their views.
“One of my favorite things about speech and debate is how willing the older members are to help the younger members who just joined. They’re all really, really busy – much busier than the underclassmen – but they decide to give up a lot of their time, and I think that’s really inspiring and makes me want to work harder because l have these people supporting me… I think MSD is one of the places that Mitty’s community spirit shines.” – Rachel Ryu ’21
SOPHOMORES: DEVELOP THEIR VOICES "We’re writing speeches. We’re cutting speeches. We’re performing and perfecting speeches. I’m not going to lie, it can be a lot at times. But the process is like that to make sure your ideas and your voice are heard in the best way they can be. Sophomore year has definitely been the year I’ve figured out a lot about where I fit in on the team and which events best allow me to own my talents. Being inspired this year, I hope that whatever happens next year, I’ll be able to inspire others to stand up for what they believe.” – Trent Lawson ’20
JUNIORS: STEP UP AS LEADERS “The thing about MSD is you don’t have to have an official title to help out. When someone new on the team has a question, anyone can step up… I think last year I was still learning how to do debate and how to fit in with MSD, but this year it’s less about me individually and more about everyone else and acknowledging that we’re all part of something bigger than just one person winning a trophy. There’s more to MSD than that.” – Nabeel Shaikh ’19
SENIORS: GIVE BACK “I guess I would just want to be that senior leader that I had myself. I remember my freshman year I had a senior leader named Nikita. She kind of took me under her wing, and I was her mini-me. I want to be a person that is so influential for a freshman that his/her senior year he/she looks back and says, ‘Yeah Maddie Whalen taught me that.’” – Maddie Whalen ’18
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ACING EXCELLENCE
Women’s Volleyball Team: A Legacy of Success By Katie Helland - Director of Communications
Photo: Matt Haniger
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When the women’s volleyball team swept their 14th state championship this fall, they set a California record for the most state titles held by any school and strengthened an already remarkable program legacy. The win was especially impressive because the team beat favored Southern California powerhouse Mater Dei, after losing to the team earlier in the season. “I’m still in awe. When it happened, I was just overcome with happiness. Everyone started crying,” said Fordham Universitybound senior Makaela Tanaka, who has been part of the team since her sophomore year. “I’m still in shock. I can’t believe we did it in three straight sets too… It was just the best way to top off the season and all my years of volleyball at Mitty.” The title is the most recent milestone for a nationally-ranked program that has a legacy of success. This year, the win marks the program’s sixth consecutive state title. Among the program’s alumnae is professional beach volleyball player and three-time Olympic gold medalist Kerri (Walsh ’96) Jennings. In addition to the Olympian, more than 100 student-athletes have gone on to play women’s volleyball at four-year universities. Many have gone on to play at some of the best Division I volleyball schools in the nation, including Stanford University, Pennsylvania State University, the University of Washington, and the University of California, Los Angeles. Coach Bret Almazan-Cezar attributes the program’s success to the volleyball team’s presence at a school where there is a vision of excellence. “The students, they buy into the concept of legacy and this standard that you’re going to be selfless, that you’re going to be passionate, and that you’re going to work hard to be better every day,” said Coach Bret Almazan-Cezar, who has been the head coach of the program for 18 years. Over the years, the program has grown and changed but several traditions remain the same. Monarchs joining the team can expect the same pre-game prayers and classic uniforms used by their predecessors along with a continuing commitment to hard work and self improvement. Since 2000, the program has
kept simple jerseys that are black and white with a few accents, modeling their uniforms after those used by Division 1 schools, such as Penn State and the University of Alabama. But the biggest thing that has remained the same is the program’s expectations. Coach Almazan-Cezar keeps teammates focused on growing as athletes and young adults by asking them to be selfless, to get better every day, and to be present in the game. “He taught me how to work hard and to believe that good things come when you do the best you can,” said Clare Powers ’14, who now plays for Penn State, currently ranked No. 1 in the nation by the NCAA. Coach Almazan-Cezar instills not only a strong work ethic in his athletes but an appreciation for critical thinking and problem solving. A full-time math teacher by day, he brings an analytical eye to the court. “When you’re solving equations, you’re looking for patterns and if you can find the patterns quickly and efficiently, you can solve problems. And in our sport, that’s what we’re trying to do,” Almazan-Cezar said. “When we’re playing someone, we’re looking for their equation. Conversely, we’re looking for that magical equation that makes us efficient. ” Students walk away from the program knowing how to push through obstacles, collaborate with teammates, and work hard to achieve their goals. “I think what I remember most is whatever you’re involved in at Mitty, you’re trying to be the best,” Powers said. “It’s not just the volleyball team. It’s the whole school. They’re trying to be the best they can be.”
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LIGHTS, CAMERAS, ACTION! Archbishop Mitty is a nonstop center of life for its students and faculty. There seems to be something happening every minute of each day. You might wonder with all the activities, meetings, and events that occur, how people know where to go and what’s happening. The answer is they tune in to a daily broadcast that provides details on all things Mitty. The daily announcements program, AM in the a.m., recognizes and publicizes information about campus life. By Greg Walker - Director of Student Activities
The news of the day is just that, but it’s truly the anchors that make the programs special. The broadcasts allow students to gain experience in front of the camera and give confidence to young people looking to become the best version of themselves.
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This program airs each morning during the second class period of the day. “AM in the a.m.” takes a few minutes each episode to congratulate student achievements, announce upcoming events from the four major co-curricular programs, and provide necessary information for the student body. If there’s a message from the Dean’s Office or an announcement from Principal Tim Brosnan, everyone can tune in for the latest updates. The program has evolved over the years from a live broadcast recorded with whoever was on campus that morning to a systematic part of each day. Now, students must audition to be anchors, and those who are chosen are scheduled for the entire school year. Aside from these anchors, there are three student alternates, who can be contacted if a substitute is needed. There is also a permanent video room in the Sobrato Student Life Center with a green screen, cameras with teleprompters, dedicated computers, and the software necessary to produce high-quality video each and every day. “AM in the a.m.” gets its content from teachers, coaches, students, and administrators, who send in news each afternoon to be read the following morning. Promotional videos (also known as Mitty Minutes) are a popular way to promote events and happenings on campus, especially senior day celebrations for the Athletics Department, theme dress days, and of course Spirit Week and Monarch Madness! The news of the day is just that, but it’s truly the anchors that make the programs special. The broadcasts allow students to gain
experience in front of the camera and give confidence to young people looking to become the best version of themselves. “The morning announcements really provided me with exposure to an industry that I never thought I would be interested in: broadcast journalism,” said alumnus Jon Michael Raasch ’15, who now directs the campus news program at Pepperdine University. “After attending ECJ: South Africa for three weeks and learning about native South Africans and their stories, I reflected on how interesting it would be to travel around and tell these stories to the world as a profession. From there, I knew that I would have to enter the broadcast industry, but had no where to start. That next semester, I decided to try my hand at the morning announcements and test my on-camera personality. After doing just one show of morning announcements, I knew that I would love a career telling stories on the news and decided to be a journalism major in college. Here I am three years later, still loving journalism, and still very involved with the news.” Having “AM in the a.m.” become a staple on our campus has been a great accomplishment for Student Activities. In the early mornings, the broadcast reminds people what Archbishop Mitty offers. And no matter what the news is that day, the sign-off is always the same… Go Monarchs!
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AMHS Hosts Soccer Match for Refugee Youth By Kristy Savage - Immersion Trip Coordinator
In 2017, the Trump administration gave executive orders banning travel from several Muslim-majority countries and temporarily banning all refugee migration to the U.S. AMHS students immediately expressed concern for the people that this executive order would affect. Students decided to reach out to people in the wider community who were negatively affected by these travel bans by spearheading a letter-writing campaign to welcome refugees to the Bay Area. When the Director of Campus Ministry, Tim Wesmiller, dropped off the letters at Catholic Charities, the nonprofit’s staff was moved by the students’ concern for the youth that they serve. In the hope of creating a lasting relationship between AMHS students and refugee youth, the Catholic Charities staff proposed a friendly soccer match to bring together young people from different backgrounds. As the refugee youth and Archbishop Mitty students warmed up on Fr. Jack Russi field, it became clear that this soccer game would be an event to remember. Although these young people had never played on teams together, the universal language of soccer made it possible for them to see each other as teammates, not as Archbishop Mitty students and refugees. The students and refugees quickly adapted to their new teammates and displayed an unexpected athleticism. 12 ARCHBISHOP MITTY MAGAZINE
AMHS Hosts
Photo: Deacon Steve Herrera
A touchstone of the Archbishop Mitty education is learning to appreciate what it means to be made in the image and likeness of God. From religious studies courses and all-school liturgies to athletic endeavors and the most challenging Advanced Placement courses, students are taught to recognize the presence of God in each individual and in their unique, diverse pursuits. Through Christian service and immersion trips, students come to understand that not just AMHS students, but all people — no matter their skin color, gender, sexual orientation, country of origin, or religious belief — deserve to be treated with dignity and respect.
When the opening ceremonies for the game began, at least one hundred people watched from the stands. The two teams entered the stadium holding hands and then lined the field to hear the stories of two refugee youth, one from Afghanistan and the other from North Korea. Both spoke of the hardships that they faced in their home countries and of the hope they now have for their future in their adopted country of the United States. As the game began, the atmosphere became energetic and joyful.
Photo: Darren Tsai ’17
On May 6, 2017 the Archbishop Mitty community welcomed 25 young adults from Catholic Charities Refugee Foster Care Program to campus to participate in a friendly soccer match called One World Cup.
Photo: Darren Tsai ’17
“Seeing the smiles across the faces of everyone in the crowd and on the field was a testament to the idea that all people, no matter where we come from, are one in our humanity and in our joys,” said Claire Nguyen ’18, one of the student organizers of the event. “The One World Cup was just one example of the beautiful thing about being human: seven billion other friends and companions are waiting to be found.”
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In addition to being a symbol of unity and solidarity, One World Cup also gave attendees tangible ways to support refugees. Before and during the game, the school collected donations for the Catholic Charities Refugee Foster Care program, and AMHS students organized a postcard campaign to advocate for refugees to elected officials at the local, state, and federal levels. Most importantly, though, One World Cup allowed everyone in attendance — refugees, their families, Mitty students, faculty, and staff — to remember that they are all made in the image and likeness of God.
Archbishop Mitty, stands with Bishop Joe S. Vasquez, chairman of the United States Conference of Catholic Bishops Committee on Migration, who said that “Today, more than 65 million people around the world are forcibly displaced from their homes. Given this extraordinary level of suffering, the U.S. Catholic Bishops will redouble their support for, and efforts to protect, all who flee persecution and violence.”
Photo: Darren Tsai ’17
After watching the game, Tim Wesmiller said, “We really hope that this positive energy is a symbol and a motivating factor for others to welcome refugees. When you get to know people and you get to know their lives, it’s hard to demonize them.”
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By Doug Santana - Director of Performing Arts In February, Archbishop Mitty’s sketch comedy group, Pardon My French, laced up their “comedy cleats” and joined forces with ComedySportz San Jose for a one-night-only match in the Thomas Kinkade Center for the Arts. This unique opportunity for students to perform with professional actors also presented the chance for the school community to experience an improvisational art form that began more than 30 years ago when Dick Chudnow founded ComedySportz in 1984 in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. Based on the competitive Theatresports games created by Keith Johnstone, ComedySportz grew into a worldwide phenomenon that now features 25 teams around the world. The San Jose team, founded by President of CSz San Jose Jeff Kramer, first played in 1987 and has become a comedy institution in the Bay Area as Silicon Valley’s longest running show. The competitive format of ComedySportz is a brand new style for AMHS student performers that features two teams going headto-head for laughs and points in a series of improv games. For the joint performance, Archbishop Mitty students were divided into two teams to play with professional ComedySportz players and to compete for the Archbishop Mitty CSz Championship. The structure is similar to the popular television show, “Whose Line Is It Anyway?” and no performance is ever the same because of the different combination of games, players, and audience suggestions. During the school year, Pardon My French annually performs two mainstage shows in distinctly different improvisational styles, paying tribute to some of the most revered improvisational groups in the United States.
“In the fall, Pardon My French presents a Second City-style sketch comedy revue, featuring different rehearsed sketches that are born out of improvisation during the rehearsal process,” said Director of Performing Arts, Mr. Doug Santana. “In the spring, we roll out the piano and the students perform a fully improvised musical based on an audience suggestion, similar to the popular comedy ensemble Baby Wants Candy.” In order to prepare for their performance with ComedySportz San Jose, Pardon My French joined the CSz High School League and has been training with CSz coaches and Mr. Santana on different techniques to improve their skills in head-to-head, scene-based, and ensemble games. An example of a head-to-head game is “What Are You Doing?”, where Player A demonstrates a simple task such as combing his or her hair and Player B asks the question, “What are you doing?” Player A must then answer anything other than what they were actually doing, such as painting a fence, and Player B must instantly begin to act out this task. This game continues until one of the players is eliminated by the referee for hesitating or repeating. The last player standing wins the game. “Forward/Reverse” is a scene-based game where a team is given a suggestion from the audience of a location and they act out the improv scene until the referee yells “reverse” and they must rewind the scene backwards, as if controlling the actors with a DVR remote. Each ComedySportz match ends with a final head-to-head game, which could be “World’s Worst,” where the audience is asked for a suggestion/occupation, such as “doctor,” and the players are asked to act out the worst possible person in that profession. If the referee likes the performance, the player can earn a point for their team.
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Outreach Delivers: Food, Support, Community
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By Patsy Mireles - Outreach Coordinator
During the fall semester, members of the Latin American Student Union and the African American Student Union participate in a variety of events. Students enjoy cultural activities, such as creating a Day of the Dead altar to commemorate loved ones who have passed away or breaking bread in each other’s company as they celebrate an early Thanksgiving potluck in the Monarch Room. The annual AASU/ LASU Ice Cream Social, held during lunch, is always well attended, as well as the“Ugly Sweater and Donuts” morning in December, which takes place right before Christmas break. But Outreach Program activities reach beyond fun and culturallyinspired events. The fall semester also brings students together to focus on social justice issues directly affecting the Bay Area community. On Saturday, October 28th, LASU and AASU students, along with their adult co-moderators, visited Sacred Heart Community Services in downtown San Jose. Students met at 9:00 a.m. for a full day of lifting, working, packing, and organizing. Once on site, students created an assembly line to place various canned foods in bags, while others were responsible for restocking empty bins with nonperishable food items. “I think it’s great that Outreach students can go out into my very own community and help those in need,” said junior Yesenia Solano, a member of LASU leadership. “Sometimes we forget that
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there are people so close to us who can really use our help.” At the end of the day, Outreach students successfully packed more than 1,200 bags to help feed local families. Gabriel Peters, a freshman and member of AASU, mentioned the importance of serving those in need in the local community. “It was a lot of work, but I’m glad we had the opportunity to work as a team and help needy families,” Peters said. “It’s a great feeling knowing that we are making a difference in people’s lives.” Archbishop Mitty’s Outreach Program also took steps to actively help local immigrant families, following the example of Pope Francis who openly advocates on their behalf. Continuing with the spirit of thanksgiving, in early November, LASU students boarded a bus at 7:00 a.m. Carrying water bottles, baked goods and other snacks, students went out to feed day laborers at Home Depot locations near Archbishop Mitty. The men’s faces lit up with smiles as they saw Archbishop Mitty students approach them with kind hearts and warm greetings. “Even though I had to wake up super early, I always look forward to this event,” said sophomore Eduardo Hernandez, a member of LASU. I think it is important to remember how blessed we are.”
In keeping with Archbishop Mitty’s focus on social justice and the belief that we are all made in God’s image and likeness, Outreach students have certainly demonstrated the importance of giving a voice to the marginalized and providing support to members of the local community. The Outreach Program will continue its social justice efforts next semester and the rest of the school year.
MONARCHS PROTEST GUN VIOLENCE Students at Archbishop Mitty High School took a stand against gun violence this spring when Monarchs gathered in solidarity with youth across the U.S. to demand change as part of the National School Walkout. On Wednesday, March 14th, on the one month anniversary of the shooting at Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School, students filed silently into the Fien Gymnasium where they honored each of the 17 victims by name and read statements demanding peace. Later that afternoon, Monarchs registered to vote so they could influence public policy in the future.
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Class Reunions Members of the last four graduating classes (2014, 2015, 2016, and 2017) visited their alma mater on Wednesday, November 22nd, for a Thanksgiving Eve reception. Graduates shared their Monarch memories with one another, as well as former teachers and coaches. Thanks to all who attended the event!
Steven Shi ’17, Mary Celestin ’17, and Elizabeth Camille Garlick ’17 paused for a photo.
Monarchs Madelyn Conti ’17, Elinor Hehir ’17, Jacob Longthon ’17, and Connor Noyes ’17 smiled for the camera.
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A group of alumni from the Class of 2017 caught up about college and life after graduation before posing for a photo.
Clare Brady ’17 visited with Dr. Greg Scott, a current faculty member.
A group of alumni enjoyed pizza and watched the alumni basketball games from the mezzanine.
The Archbishop Mitty Alumni Mothers organization fosters continued friendships and camaraderie after your last student graduates from Archbishop Mitty High School. ALMA moms have come together for Done in A Day Service projects, book discussions, movie reviews, and attending AMHS Performing Arts concerts, plays, and musicals. Membership is open to all Archbishop Mitty alumni moms. To inquire about upcoming events and to be added to the email list please contact Sarah Janigian in the Advancement Office at (408) 342-4224 or via email at sjanigian@mitty.com or alma@mitty.com.
Leave a Lasting Legacy Become a Member of the Heritage Circle
The Archbishop Mitty Heritage Circle is comprised of alumni, parents of students and alumni, and friends who have made provision for the school by means of a planned gift. To become a member, simply advise the Advancement Office of your intention to make a gift to the school in your will or living trust. If you would like more information on making a legacy gift, please contact the Advancement Office at (408) 342-4224. In providing for the school in a will, trust, or other vehicle of planned gift, pleased be advised that our corporate title is “Roman Catholic Welfare Corporation of San Jose,� a corporation sole, for the benefit of Archbishop Mitty High School.
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CLASS NOTES
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FRANK SABATTE
was recently appointed senior curator of The Gallery at The Sheen Center for Thought and Culture in New York City. Currently, he is also serving as director of the Openings Artist Collective, a project of the Paulist Fathers for visual artists. This year, he was in two exhibits and have been serving as artist-in-residence for the Paulist Fathers in New York City.
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PATRICK TAYLOR
retired in June after 43 years as an administrator, teacher, counselor, and coach at Bellarmine College Preparatory and is looking forward to traveling more and spending time with his adult children. Pat and his wife, Mary, recently celebrated 38 years of marriage and are very proud of their three children including their son, Bennett, and his wife, Aleksandra, who live in Seattle and work as an employee of Homeland Security and accountant, respectively; their son, Andrew, who is currently a Peace Corps volunteer in the Philippines; and their daughter, McKenzie, who lives in Virginia with her fiancé, Ryan, and is a former Peace Corps placement officer and Peace Corps volunteer to the Ukraine, who currently works as an analyst with U.S. Customs and Border Protection. They are looking forward to some grandchildren!
RICHARD DEFRANCISCI
has been a practicing orthopedic surgeon in Lake and Butte Counties for most of the past 34 years. He is retiring in March to start the next phase of his life, which will include spending more time with his wife and family, racing his Outlaw Kart, taking his grandson racing, and attending a few NASCAR races. He is thinking of getting a commercial driver’s license and driving a truck, which was what he wanted to do before he left for college in 1971. DAVID BUTLER
exhibited art through February 4th as part of the Salon at the Triton group show at the Triton Museum of Art in Santa Clara. He exhibited the abstract print, “The Murder of Free Speech in America.”
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MICHAEL MCDONOUGH
is working for Goodyear and lives in Santa Cruz, California.
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RUBY (EREDIA ’80)
FIDLER
retired from Hewlett-Packard in 2012 after 21 years with the company. She enjoys travel, gardening, volunteering, and teaching Zumba and other group exercise classes at local gyms. Ruby and her husband, Mark, enjoy family vacations with their three grown children, Jordan, 29; Michael, 27; and Alexandra, 24.
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JAMES MCDONALD has been married to his wife, Camie, for almost 20 years. They have two boys, ages 16 and 14. Jim been employed for the Los Angeles Police Department for almost 28 years. He is currently assigned to the Metropolitan Division in the K9 Platoon and plans on retiring in the next four years.
TIFFANY ZINCKGRAF is the owner of TravelBook Vacations and enjoys helping clients build memories throughout the world. Tiffany has a passion for travel and recently trekked the Inca Trail to Machu Picchu and cruised to Cuba. In early December, she visited Sicily, Sardinia, Algeria, Tunisia, and Spain. Come join the new “Mitty Alums Love Travel” Facebook Group Page to share travel pics, tips, and photos!
Share your updates with us! Visit mittyalumni.com to add your own class notes and read more about your classmates!
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MARIANNE (BAUER ’76)
HARRIS
is enjoying a life as a fine artist. Dogs and horses have always been her passion and seem to be the subject of many of her paintings. She also competes with her pets in dog agility competitions, and lives with her husband, Pat, and their two dogs, Sierra and Dakota, in Loomis, California. She is always available to paint commissions. See samples of her art at: mebsart.com.
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PATRICIA (CURULL ’80)
TRAFTON
is a middle school STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics) teacher in the Chicago area, and a past president of the Metropolitan Mathematics Club of Chicago. Recently, Patricia served as program committee chairperson for the National Council of Teachers of Mathematics Regional Conference which took place in Chicago in November and December. For the past five years, she has been a co-director of the annual service trip for St. Nicholas Parish in Evanston, Illinois.
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HEATHER HALE
just had her book, “How to Work the Film & TV Markets: A Guide for Content Creators,” published by Focal Press.
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DIANA BURBANO’s play, “Caliban’s Island,” recently won the Headwaters New Play Festival in Creede, Colorado. Her play “Policarpa” was featured on the New York-based Parsnip Ship’s podcast in December and across the nation at the Milagro Theatre in Oregon in January. Diana was recently invited to present her work at the Semana Internacional de la Dramaturgia Contemporánea in Mexico and the Oregon Shakespeare Festival.
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ASHLEY (JOHNSON ’94) SEBASTIANI
returned to college in August of 2015, while continuing to home educate her three children. After seven years of home education, the children enrolled in a local Christian school for the 2017-18 academic year. In December, Ashley graduated from Georgia Northwestern Technical College with an associate degree of applied science in diagnostic medical sonography. She and her husband, James, continue to enjoy hiking and exploring the Southeast with their kids.
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RANDY FINGER
ended his 12-year career at Apple in July and is now with the California Franchise Tax Board.
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COURTNEY (POWELL
’05) CORBELLO
married Jeremy Corbello, of Beaumont, Texas, in July of 2011. She and Jeremy are the parents of Luke, who is 10 months old. Recently, Courtney accepted a new position as Assistant Attorney General for the State of Texas.
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ERIC WEGENER
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AMY (BETTENCOURT
’08) WEGENER recently bought a home in Los Angeles and their first child was born in March 2018.
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BOBBY YU graduated from the University of California, Los Angeles with bachelor’s degrees in history and economics. He also earned a law degree from the University of Arizona. He is now completing his first full year as the City Attorney of South Tucson, Arizona.
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JOSHUA RONEN
recently graduated from medical school in late summer of 2017 and is now in residency training in internal medicine.
RUBEN DARIO VILLA
co-founded a Google-funded startup in the B2B supplier diversity space helping to empower minority and women-owned businesses. He and his wife have two children, a daughter, who was born in 2016, and a son, who was born in November.
MORGAN HALEY is attending the University of California, Davis School of Veterinary Medicine with plans to join the Department of Agriculture’s Food Safety and Inspection Service upon graduation as a public health veterinarian.
STEPHANIE WARNE is getting married in September and is the new marketing manager for Humane Society Silicon Valley.
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CHETT GARCIA lives in South Philadelphia with his wife, Rachel, and their 3-year-old son, Nolan. Chett is now working for a San Francisco-based company called Arete Partners. Chett also officiates weddings in English and Spanish; sells Tektrim, a custom detail building material; and is just beginning plans to roll out a new program called The Nora Project at a local K-8 school which will bring students together with peers who have physical, mental, or medical struggles to promote empathy and social-emotional learning in a real way.
Help us keep the alumni database up-to-date. Name/Class Year: Spouse/Children Street Address City/State/Zip Code Home Phone Work Phone Email Address Company Name/Occupation Mail to: AMHS Alumni Office, 5000 Mitty Avenue, San José, CA 95129 Email to: alumni@mitty.com
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AMY FRY AND TODD
MCWILLIAMS II,
both Class of 2010, got engaged on November 10th and will be married next November in Kona, Hawaii.
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NICK KEHRIOTIS is a real estate broker in the South Bay Area doing residential and commercial real estate.
WILLIAM OLIVAS
is currently in music licensing at Brand X Music, a sound library used in Hollywood. The company handles music placement in films like “Star Wars,” “Coco,” and “Wonder Woman” and works with every major cable network to provide music for “Modern Family,” “The Flash,” “NCIS,” and yeah, “The Bachelor” too. William also teaches music classes for young children and tutors students of all ages in guitar, piano, ukulele, bass, drums, and audio recording.
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RAPHAEL MALLARI is writing and directing his first-year film for his cinema graduate program and is working toward a Master of Fine Arts from San Francisco State University.
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WOMEN’S BASKETBALL - The alumnae players posed for a photo with Coach Sue Phillips ’86 before the women’s basketball game. Courtney (Lisowski ’12) Rousseu dribbled down the court in the Fien Gymnasium. Danielle Robinson ’07 warmed up and joined other alumnae to challenge the current varsity women’s basketball team.
We had an excellent group of alumni basketball players return to campus on Wednesday, November 22nd. The alumnae put up a fight against the women’s varsity team and the alumni had a great time taking on the men’s varsity team. Both games provided some friendly competition and were fun to watch.
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Alumni spanning from the 1970s to 2017 returned to campus on Saturday, November 25th, to play in the annual Alumni Men’s Soccer Game. The rain held off during the soccer match, and players, family, and friends enjoyed a barbecue potluck afterward in Aymar Events Center.
MEN’S SOCCER - Alumni and current men’s varsity soccer players gathered for a group photo. Patrick Miller ’81, Andrew Robertson ’17, and Will Foxcroft ’15 were three of the many Monarchs to join us the Saturday after Thanksgiving.
On Monday, December 26th, alumnae joined the current women’s varsity soccer team for the annual Boxing Day Classic. The weather was spectacular and it was a wonderful time for family, friends, and all who attended.
WOMEN’S SOCCER - Kayla Silveira ’15, Brooke Lisowski ’13, Maya Hoyer ’16, and Mr. Hoyer posed for a quick photo. Alumnae and current women’s varsity players gathered for a group photo with Coach JT Hanley.
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The Black & Gold Gala was held on November 11th at The Fairmont Hotel in downtown San Jose. A crowd filled the Imperial Ballroom to capacity for The Late Show themed performance featuring AMHS student performers, who dazzled the audience with some amazing performances. The featured entertainer, comedian Louie Anderson, followed the students to complete a wonderful display of talent on the Black and Gold stage. The Archbishop Mitty High School Board of Regents hosted the evening under the leadership of Board Member Kate Elfrink and Board Member Emeritus Gwen Dorcich.
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Special thanks to the committee for their dedication and hard work and to the event underwriters for their generosity and support. Proceeds from the event supported the Archbishop Mitty General Endowment Fund, ensuring an Archbishop Mitty education remains accessible for students now and in the future. 1 - Black and Gold Gala Chairpersons Kate Elfrink and Gwen Dorcich celebrated another successful event. 2 – Longtime AMHS supporters and friends met at the Principal’s Reception for Donors. Left to right: Alumni parents and grandparents Mary Lou and Bob Lawrence, alumni parent Adrianna Glascott, alumni parent and grandparent Gloria Citti, and alumnus Thomas Glascott ’11 and guest. 3 – AMHS parents Seema (Roy ’91) Mulji and her husband, Kirt Mulji, posed for a photo before the show.
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4 – Board of Regents President Mark Cabrales and his wife, Julie Cabrales, hosted a table that included from left to right: Casey Cabrales ’12, Megan (Schrotenboer ’12) Cabrales, Julie and Mark Cabrales, Steve and Vicki Cabrales, and Mary and Ron Schrotenboer. 5 - The Diocese of San Jose was represented by Bishop Patrick McGrath and Superintendent of Schools Kathy Almazol, who are pictured here with AMHS Principal Tim Brosnan and Regent Emeritus Lewis Chew. 6 - AMHS Regent Ruth Fletcher and her husband, Michael Fletcher, now the parents of alumni, waited for the show to begin. The Fletchers are strong supporters of the Performing Arts Department and the Black and Gold Gala. 7 - Featured Black and Gold performer Louie Anderson took a photo with student performers backstage. 8 - Senior Ritwik Krishnan performed on the Black and Gold stage.
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9 – DJ Kay had the audience dancing until after midnight. 10 – Alumni parents Christine and Bob Jahncke, pictured here, look forward to the gala. 11 – AMHS students from extracurricular programs, including ASB and the Tech Team, managed the registration for the Black and Gold Gala. 12 – Alumni parents Janis and David Eggleston were in the audience for the gala this year. 13 - Alumni Kiersten Nordin ’13, Christina Moore ’13, and Ryan Chew ’11 attended a pre-gala alumni reception at The Fairmont Hotel. 14 - Friends and AMHS parents Marnie MacMillan and Brian Ruf, and Michael and Kimberly Mulcahy gathered for pre-show photos. 15 - Sally and Tim Brosnan thanked the featured entertainer, Louie Anderson, for his Black and Gold appearance.
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MONA RCH LEA DER SHIP SOCIET Y and
PR I NCIPA L’S CIRCLE DI N N ER On Thursday, February 8th, the Archbishop Mitty community gathered to celebrate those who have generously shared financial gifts with the school. The evening began with a gathering of the Monarch Leadership Society in the John A. and Susan Sobrato Student Life Center. Benefactors who have created scholarship endowments were able to meet with the students who receive the financial aid their endowments generate. Following the Monarch Leadership Society reception, the Principal’s Circle Dinner was held in the Aymar Events Center celebrating and thanking those who have supported the growth of facilities, programs, and scholarships at Archbishop Mitty. Before dinner, several families were recognized for establishing endowments this school year. Those families included Gloryvee and Darrin Alves; Meredith and Jeremy Aston; Cheryl Korbel Brennan; Melinda and John DiNapoli; Orla McDonnell and John Gilmore; Maria Nash-Vaughn and Issac Vaughn; Liz and Steve Mullaney; Gwynne and Phil Rolla; Genevieve and Richard Rolla; and Anu and Naveen Zutshi. Orla McDonnell and John Gilmore were honored as the 2018 Benefactors of the Year for their countless contributions to the Parent Pledge Program, capital projects, scholarships, and the Black and Gold Gala.
Wim and Kate Elfrink, the 2017 Benefactors of the Year, posed with the evening’s Master of Ceremonies, Madelyn Davis ’18 and Conor Sherry ’19.
AMHS parents Sean and Dorina Kohler, Monita Levy, Tiffany Sparks, John McIntire, and Matthew Levy enjoyed the Archbishop Mitty String Quartet’s performance during the cocktail hour.
Alumna Emily Dinger '13 gave inspiring remarks about what it means to be a Monarch and to have benefitted from the generosity of the members of the Monarch Leadership Society.
Principal Tim Brosnan congratulated the 2018 Benefactors of the Year: Orla McDonnell and John Gilmore.
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THE MITTY AUCTION PRESENTS
The Breakfast Club Movie Night It doesn’t matter if you identify with the criminal, the basket case, the athlete, the princess, or the brain, you won’t want to miss this fun movie night featuring John Hughes’ warm-hearted coming-of-age comedy that chronicles a day-long detention. The movie helped define an entire generation and remains a classic, capturing the angst and the hope of 1980’s American high school life.
Saturday, August 25, 6:00 pm - $50 per person. Join us for dinner inside the Archbishop Mitty library, followed by an insider’s explanation by Doug Santana and a showing of the movie. For information, contact Sarah Janigian at (408) 342-4224 or sjanigian@mitty.com.
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In Remembrance
November 1st - February 22nd
The Archbishop Mitty family requests that you join us in prayer for the following members of our community and their families.
Salvador Alvarez Great-grandfather of Salvador Rojero ’20 and Angel Rojero ’19 Lyndia Bannister Mother of Faizon Bannister ’18
Prakash Chandra Gupta Grandfather of Anish Gupta ’21 Juan Guzman Grandfather of Jordan Walker ’18
Rajini Bavishi Grandfather of Ria Bavishi ’20
Madeline Herlihy Mother of Mark Herlihy ’80 and Lisa (Herlihy ’81) Carlson
Herbert Beeman Grandfather of Katherine Anstett ’21
Arthur Carl Hoffman Grandfather of Griffin Stilwill ’18
Maria Bencomo Grandmother of Karina Lechuga ’20
Karen Jackson Cousin of Delany O’Brien ’18 and Maggie O’Brien ’20
Joe Cauchi Former AMHS employee, father of Steve Cauchi ’78, David Cauchi ’79, Ken Cauchi ’81, and Ron Cauchi ’86 Sa’a Gaoteote Grandfather of Sulia’anapesi Reed ’20 Maria Trinidad Garcia Grandmother of Christian Ramos ’19
Loris Rudolph Jacobs, Jr. Grandfather of Alexis Bowcock ’21 Estrella Judilla Grandmother of Danielle Judilla ’20 Lin Ho Lau Great-grandmother of Eunice Ho ’21 Kenton Levin Cousin of Katie Murphy ’21
So faith, hope, love remain, these three; but the greatest of these is love. 1 Corinthians 13:13
Don Lucas Grandfather of Donald Lucas ’08 and Madeline Lucas ’10 Michael McHale Father of Dan McHale ’90 and Margaret McHale ’97 and grandfather of Macy McHale ’18 Karen Mercer Aunt of Tyler Laton ’18 Maria Louisa Necoechea Grandmother of Aaron Necoechea ’19 Hoa Ngo Grandmother of John Cerny ’20 Tyler Nii AMHS Coach Kathleen Oxley Thomas AMHS Class of ’96 Eugene Salkeld Grandfather of Brian Salkeld ’18 and Lindsey Salkeld ’20 Carmen Santibanez Great-grandmother of Justin Sousa ’19 and Haley Sousa ’17 Jacques Schingh Brother of Nicole Shimshock (AMHS faculty) Joe Scott Father of Steve Scott (AMHS faculty), father in-law of Bea Scott (AMHS faculty), grandfather of Maria Scott ’21 Dan Sousa Grandfather of Justin Sousa ’19 and Haley Sousa ’17 Rosalie Turturici Grandmother of Dara Galvan ’20 Dajuana Wilson Mother of Donovan Wilson ’18 Kirk Workman Grandfather of Jacob Ledger ’20
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FROM THE ARCHIVES
This photo survives from day s gone by at Archbishop Mitt y. Can you tell us anything abou t this picture? Do you know these peop le? If you can enlighten us, we’d love to learn the mysteries of this image.
Email us in the Alumni Offi ce at alumni@mitty.com.
From the last issue: Based on your responses, this photo shows, from left to right, Carmen Kubas '88, Paul Hosier '88, and Karla Cesena '88 celebrating the year at their Senior Dinner. Thank you for helping us solve this mystery!
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