Quick Takes

Celts Inducted

The CIF and the Rose Bowl announced the names of the 100 players and 13 coaches who will be part of the first inaugural class of the new California High School Football Hall of Fame. Four Celts were selected as part of the inaugural class: Randy Cross ’72, Russell White ’89, Coach Harry Welch ’63, and Coach Bill Riddell.

Robotics VEX Competition

In the 2021-22 tournament year, Devon Dupleisse ’24 and Dara Banaie ’22 competed in the VEX Robotics Tipping Point Competition, finishing in 2nd place out of 32 teams. Crespi Robotics students work year-round to build, code, and execute robots built for specific objectives.

Crespi Smashes It

In June, the Crespi Esports Program sent two Overwatch teams and 2 Super Smash Bros. players to the EGFH National Championship. The event was invite-only and featured the top high school teams from around the country. After a hard-fought weekend, the Crespi A team placed 3rd in Overwatch, and James Maddox ’23 ranked 2nd in Super Smash Bros.

1st Annual Crespi Regatta

In partnership with the Crespi STEM Department, the school hosted its first annual Regatta. Over 150 middle school students from local feeder schools participated in the competition. The middle schoolers were challenged to create boats with recyclable materials. Prizes were awarded to the craft that traveled the farthest and with the best engineering. Congratulation to the St. Bernardine of Siena team for claiming first place!

QUICK TAKES

A Gymnastics Champ

Brendan Strom ’23 was the Parallel Bars champion at the U.S. Classic Gymnastics competition in June and punched his ticket to the U.S. Gymnastics Championships in Tampa, FL.

Reis Recognized

Crespi’s Head Athletic Trainer, Kiani Reis, was selected as the athletic trainer for the Alison Felix Race For Change. Seven-time gold medalist Felix is the most decorated track and field athlete of all time.

Garner Presents

Jess Garner, Director of Strength & Wellness, presented to more than 100 strength & conditioning coaches at the 2022 National High School Strength & Conditioning Conference.

Hammered

Last Spring, Crespi welcomed Jacob Henrie-Naffaa as teaching artist and director for Hammered: A Thor and Loki Play. Throughout the rehearsal process, Jacob developed a strong sense of trust, professionalism, and creativity with the Crespi and Louisville actors while teaching stage combat, improvisation, and character study. An accomplished actor, dancer, singer, writer, fight choreographer, and teaching artist from the Bay Area, Jacob began acting in local theatre at the age of 7. In addition to theatre, Jacob has expanded into film work and has been working as an educator and teaching artist for non-profit organizations. And if that smile looks familiar, he is the son of Crespi alumnus Kenneth Cerniglia ’89. Crespi looks forward to Jacob’s return to Crespi’s Theatre Program in Spring ’23. .