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Building for the Future, One Celt at a Time The Philanthropy Issue 2017-18 VOLUME 9 / CRESPI.ORG / SPRING 2019

LETTER

4 / From the President

THE MAGAZINE TEAM M A NAG I NG E DITO R

Gregoria Leoni E D I TORS

FEATURES

8 / First Person: John King

Reflecting on 47 years at Crespi

11 / Ambassadors Unite

CONT R I BUTO RS

12 / Profile: Padre Benjamin Aguilar, O. Carm.

14 / Profile: Pat Baker 40 years an educator, 30 years a champion of cheer SPECIAL SECTION

16 / Check Out Donna’s Desk

22 / With Gratitude Acknowledging Our Supporters 30 / Volunteers 31 / Ways to Give 32 / Our Mission 33 / Celt Stats

18 / Big BBQ for the All Celts Reunion

34 / About Us

D ES I G N + LAYOU T

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WE’D LOVE TO HEAR FROM YOU! The Office of Advancement (818) 654-1321 Gregoria Leoni • gleoni@crespi.org Director of Advancement Brandon Lebrock ’10 • blebrock@crespi.org Marketing & Communications Associate ///// FRONT COVER: RICK ROSE PHOTOGRAPHY BACK COVER: RUBY LAINEZ PHOTOGRAPHY

Crespi taught him

6 / By the Numbers

Brendan Forray Elisabeth Leoni

Ashley Dill-Luderer Justin Ibarra ’10 Rob Kodama Brandon Lebrock ’10 Debbie McGaughey Susana Capra Photography

20 / Profile: Michael Rahimzadeh ’10 Living by the words

17 / On Course with CAPER 19 / Celt Tracks

35 / Save the Date: CAPER 2019 ANNUAL REPORT • SPRING 2019 V

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Early Indicators: Enrollment Up, Top Scholars we celebrate our accomplishments and milestones

from the past year, which continue to propel us into an exciting future.

The following are some of Crespi’s many highlights

from 2017-2018:

. The City of Los Angeles granted final approval of

our new Campus Master Plan.

. We received a stellar review of our school

operations, and a six-year accreditation from WCEA/WASC.

. University of Notre Dame-bound Salutatorian

Matthew Salerno ’18 was named Crespi’s first

Galapagos Islands in the spring of 2018, studying native culture and participating in reforestation work in the high Andes.

. Crespi swimmers amassed three CIF Division I

Championships (all school records) in 2018,

including Zac Van Zandt ’20 in the 100 Freestyle and Columbia University freshman Hayden

Liu ’18 in the 200 Individual Medley. Van Zandt and Liu joined Sergey Ternov ’18 and Jack Instruction & Supplies

Chen ’18 in the 200 Free Relay.

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state scholar-athlete of the year.

. Following the recommendations of the UCLA

Marketing Study (2017), we established a

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. The Taiko ensemble, led by Mr. Blaine O’Brien,

was the only high school to compete at the collegiate level at the annual UC Riverside Taiko Competition.

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Mission League Championship.

. After an extensive search, Mr. Dameon Porter was

hired as head football coach.

Following the example of the Carmelites, service is a

way of life at Crespi. Parents have been a great example of servant leadership for our young Celts. Our Faith and Service Program – led by four-time Crespi Mom Ms.

Kendra Day – has reached new heights in volunteerism.

More than 380 parent volunteers staffed 40 events and completed an astonishing 4300 hours of service.

The Office of Advancement was hard at work again

tournament, Hall of Fame, and CAPER.

Hall of Fame, held in February 2018, was a huge

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success and great start to the year. Crespi honored

Mr. Joseph Carrabino ’80 as Crespi Man of the Year, and legacy faculty member Ms. Patricia Brown with the Teacher Recognition Award.

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marketing department responsible for enacting current marketing best practices.

10% Freshman Enrollment

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. The varsity basketball team was undefeated in the

with major events, including All Celts Weekend, the golf

Club, was another record success. Led by the Crespi

2018-19

Annual Report on Philanthropy. In this report,

program (ESOL) traveled to Ecuador and the

2017-18

2017-2018 Crespi Carmelite High School

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the new year! It is my pleasure to present the

. The Environmental Science & Outdoor Leadership

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hope you have enjoyed the first few months of

0 * HONORS AT ENTRANCE Based on top 20% national ranking from high school placement test

advancement team and two-time CAPER chair Mrs.

Michelle Sjolander (Joey ’18), CAPER on The Green

eclipsed all others as the highest-earning event in school history.

I am excited to celebrate our 60th Diamond Jubilee at

this year’s CAPER, Cirque de Crespi, which will be held on campus, May 4, 2019.

LETTER FROM THE PRESIDENT

“We celebrate our accomplishments and milestones from the past year which continue to propel us into an exciting future.”

Currently, our 60th academic year is in full swing. Early indicators point

toward a continued rise in overall enrollment and top scholars for the 2019-2020 academic year. (see graphic)

As we reflect on six decades of excellence rooted in the Carmelite tradition,

it is clear that Crespi continues its legacy of forming fine young men, rooted in prayer, service and community.

On behalf of the Board of Members, Board of Directors, faculty, staff and

administration, please accept my heartfelt gratitude for your ongoing service, spiritual and financial support of Crespi Carmelite High School.

Thank you to all of you that make every day a great day to be a Celt.

Our Lady of Mount Carmel, pray for us.

In Carmel!

Dr. Kenneth A. Foersch

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Facts + Figures

118

Class of 2018 Graduates

98%

Attending College

65 Outstanding Academic Excellence Awardees (3.5+ cumulative GPA)

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National Honor Society Members

30 California Scholarship Federation Gold Seal Bearers

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Total AP Scholars

2 National Merit Commended Scholars

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CIF Southern Section State Scholar Athlete of the Year

$12.8 million Awarded in Merit & Athletic Scholarships & Aid

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BY THE NUMBERS

Special Awards

4-Year Dept.

Awards

Valedictorian Connor Zacky Salutatorian Matthew Salerno Commencement Speaker Matthew Salerno Crespi Carmelite Spirit Award Mi’Lauhn Criddle Crespi Man Award Matthew Salerno Father Tierney Cahill, O. Carm. Award Bryan Villegas Most Outstanding Student Award Matthew Salerno Paul Muff Commitment Award Evan Silva Peg O’Connor Commitment Award Taj Regans

English Russell Stong IV Visual & Performing Arts Aidan Rodriguez World Language Connor Zacky Mathematics Matthew Salerno Science Matthew Salerno & Connor Zacky Social Studies Brian McCarthy Theology Colton Hage Student Council Michael Bianco & Wilhelm Christiansen Physical Education Hamish McClure Campus Ministry Bryan Villegas

US News & World Report’s Top 50 National Universities

Acceptances

Harvard #2, Columbia & University of Chicago tied at #3, Claremont McKenna College #9 (National Liberal Arts School) Notre Dame #18, UCLA #19, UC Berkeley, University of Southern California tied at #22, UC Santa Barbara #30, UC Irvine #33, UC Davis #38, UC San Diego #41, Boston University #42, Tulane #44, Pepperdine #46, Villanova #49

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You Are These Men

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Mr. King receives an honorary diploma which reads in part, “for a man of service, prayer, and community, embodying a true Crespi Man.”

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efore there was the Crespi Man, there were Crespi Men. The Crespi Man Code, like Christ’s Beatitudes, the Chivalric Code, and John Wooden’s Pyramid of Success, was created to somehow make tangible to boys values and virtues that in the abstract are easily ignored, but embodied in real men and women such as John Wooden, Abraham Lincoln, Mother Theresa, Helen Keller, St. Francis, John Paul II, and ultimately Christ Himself.

FIRST PERSON: JOHN KING You are these men, and we thank and honor you. Your

thousands of trophies, plaques, medals, certificates, and medallions for academic and athletic accomplishments

over six decades are esteemed and prized, but Crespi is

proudest in sharing your most lasting and valued accom-

plishments in building good families and enhancing your communities.

It’s been a privilege to be a participant and observer of

the Crespi scene for four-plus decades. That being said, I

system was established in the United States throughout the

which played for the title in the Coliseum. They were not

priests, nuns, and brothers personally committed to Christ

powerhouse opponents in memorable league and the

30s, 40s, and 50s by various religious orders of dedicated and the Church, and largely supported by bake sales,

bazaars, and bingo. These men and women staffed and

ran the schools. As vocations diminished, one of the few

alternatives to the vast public school edifice was kept alive

through the sacrifices and dedication of parents and alumni.

Crespi’s first principal was Rev. Augustine “Gus” Carter,

was not present on the afternoon of August 5, 1769, when

O. Carm., a 1942 graduate of Mt. Carmel High School, Los

viewed the valley below, which he described in his journal

A great priest and teacher, Fr. Gus taught chemistry in

Fr. Juan Crespi crested the present-day Sepulveda Pass and as “vastly lush,” and named “El Valle de Santa Catalina de Bononia de Los Encinos.” The only part of the name that stuck was “Los Encinos.”

A hundred and ninety years later, a Carmelite high

intimidated, systematically defeating their established

playoffs games. They were coached, mentored, and guided by a remarkable coaching staff led by Steve Butler and Mo Freedman.

The ’86 Celt fans witnessed the incredible athleticism of

Russell White ’89, who led a Bill Redell-coached team to a CIF title at Angel Stadium.

Crespi football athletes of the last decade of the 20th

Angeles, a Navy Vet, and Golden Gloves boxing champion.

century fondly remember the quiet intensity, moral and

addition to his administrative duties. Legend has it that Fr.

Mr. Russell White’s coaching, passion, and hard work

Gus occasionally used some of his golden gloves skills to assist in maintaining good order.

The Little-School-Behind-Ralphs didn’t take long to

character mentoring, and winning ways of Coach Tim Lins. directed Crespi basketball teams to two CIF State Championships in 2015 and 2016.

For 27 years, Crespi was honored by the presence

school opened, honoring a Franciscan missionary, explorer,

assert itself athletically. Before graduating its first class,

of Scott Muckey as baseball coach extraordinaire. His

inherited an 800-year-old tradition that originated with

tre Dame Relays twice, causing our Sherman Oaks rivals to

wins, 11 league titles, 22 playoff spots, and 2 CIF cham-

mission builder, and companion of St. Junipero Serra. It

men interested in a deeper spiritual life through prayer in

the caves of Mt. Carmel of the Holy Land, and dedicated to

the Blessed Virgin and the spirit of the great Old Testament prophet Elijah. That prayer tradition would produce some remarkable men and women through the centuries; St.

Simon Stock, St. Theresa of Avila, St. John of the Cross,

St. Theresa of Lisieux, St. Theresa Benedicta of the Cross (Edith Stein), murdered at Auschwitz, and Blessed Titus Brandsma, murdered at Dachau.

The Catholic parochial elementary and secondary school

Crespi’s undergraduate Track and Field team won the No-

shut down their Invitational. The young man under center for the ’62 team was Harry Welch, who would go on to

become one of the country’s foremost high school coaches,

emphasis on fundamentals and consistency produced 502 pionships. His humility and humor made him a treasured colleague. Egg-egg, Coach.

Under the direction of remarkable coach and athletic

winning multiple CIF titles and State championships. The

director Bill Leeds, Crespi Carmelite featured one of the

championship under head coach John Becker who would

the 60s and 70s. Between 1962 and 1979, the Varsity Track

third graduating class, 1965, produced a CIF League

go on to Valley College, UCLA, and a career in the NFL.

“Crunch the Critters” and “Welcome to the Big Leagues”

were typical of the banners awaiting the exceptional group of young men comprising the 1973, 13 -1 Varsity team

premier Track and Field programs in the country during

teams won dual 150 meets, lost 1, tied 1; the Junior Varsity won 173 meets, lost 14; Frosh-Soph won 173, lost 14.

‘64 grad Steve Caminiti set National Records in the high

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FIRST PERSON: JOHN KING 17:41.2 in the 4 mile relay with the team of Don Bowler,

In a culture where the consequences of the denial of

Jim Romain, Mike Kearns, and Dave Saykally.

the Transcendent and moral norms is ever clearer, the

Randy Cross was State Champion in the Shot Put in ’72,

education that Crespi offers remains essential.

Tim Curran in Pole Vault in ’73, and Anthony Curran in

Crespi Carmelite enters its 60th year with a focus on

the Pole Vault ’77 and ’78.

the future that includes the attractive Spanish architec-

women; teachers, secretaries, librarians, volunteers, and

Resource Center (TRC), and 1:1, Robotics, and STEM

Crespi has been graced by a number of remarkable

ture Fine Arts complex, a 2 million dollar Technology and

mothers, whose positive presence, example, and direction

programs. And in the offing is a new Aquatics Center.

are so essential to the healthy development of a young

Most importantly, Crespi remains committed to its

man. Beginning with the Mother of God, under her title

foundational mission of forming boys into men through

the end of each school prayer, Mary epitomizes stability,

has been extraordinarily successful in preparing young

Our Lady of Mt. Carmel, whose intercession we ask for at

a Christ-centered, college preparatory education. Crespi

peace, calm, holiness, and purity in the midst of noise,

men for and getting them into colleges and universities,

confusion, chaos and decay. The face and voice of Crespi

including the most prestigious. College attendance for

for four decades was Mrs. Beulah Schlichte, the school’s

each graduating class is 98%-99%.

front office secretary. Pleasant, gracious, smiling and

However, Crespi looks beyond college. Its ultimate

efficient, she answered your questions and handled your

success, as it remains true to its mission, occurs when it

O’Connor was Crespi’s attendance secretary from 1975

helping to form good men, good husbands, good fathers,

needs. The students were “her boys.” Mrs. Margaret “Peg”

is instrumental in building on solid parental values and

until she passed away on March 3, 2013 in her 86th year.

good priests, and good citizens. Come join us in celebrat-

An encounter with Peg was always personal. You were the center of her focus. Ask her about a young man from the

class of ’79 or ’83 or ’98 or ’04, and you received detailed recollections about the lad.

Learning in a religious environment doesn’t restrict

education; it expands and fulfills it. At Crespi, boys are recognized as being made in the image and likeness of

God and ultimately destined for Him. They, like the rest

of us, are understood to be under the care of an all-loving

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ing Crespi’s 60th. and all-merciful God who holds us accountable for our behavior and treatment of others. Crespi attempts to teach and model Christ’s parable of the talents: each

person is expected to develop his God-given abilities and ultimately use them for the betterment of society and at

the same time grow to recognize those particular negative habits that need to be fought and overcome.

The Lord’s blessings on you and your family. .

Editor's note: John King retired from teaching in February 2019 after 47 years at Crespi. During his tenure, Mr. King coached football, taught English, served as Dean of Discipline and was Chairman of the English Department. Most importantly, he was a faith-filled role model and mentor to generations of Celts, who still recognize him as a figure who played a meaningful role in their Crespi experience.

THE AMBASSADOR PROGRAM

Dedicated Leaders

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n the hit 1996 romantic comedy and sports drama “Jerry Maguire”, the character Rod Tidwell, a

professional football player, explains to his agent

Jerry Maguire that Maguire is his “Ambassador of

Quan.” When asked by Maguire to explain the meaning

of Quan, Tidwell replies “That’s my word. It means love, respect, community. Jerry Maguire, my agent, you’re my ambassador of Quan!”

Love. Respect. Community. These are the qualities

exemplified by the Crespi Ambassadors. Under the direction of Rob Kodama, Director of Admissions, the student

admissions team, leading campus tours scheduled by pro-

standing where the new crop of freshmen is coming from.”

the positive promotion of Crespi Carmelite High School.

an eighth grader shadows a Crespi student for a day.

not only speak about the concept of the Crespi Man, but

between the Celt student body and prospective students.

Crespi with poise and professionalism, and as effective

“Time and time again, prospective parents and students,

volunteers attending junior high recruitment visits to share

critical part of the Crespi brand,” affirmed Kodama. “They

ambassadors are a select group of students dedicated to

They assist the Office of Admissions in serving as liaisons The program started out informally, with student

their Crespi experiences. Today, the program has evolved into a more formal process with candidates applying for

the program and receiving training before representing the school. The ambassadors still visit 7th and 8th grade classrooms, but their responsibilities have been extended to

include attending larger, formal recruiting events with the

spective families, and conducting shadow days, in which

Mr. Kodama is proud of how these young men represent

recruiters. “The student ambassadors have become such a spend countless hours in the spring and fall preparing

for the “recruiting” season, and assist in all aspects of the

program. They have spent much of their free time with me visiting a large number of schools, leading tours and pre-

senting on all things Crespi. Most importantly, they connect with their younger counterparts, and assist me in under-

Led this year by senior Nick Bruni, the Ambassadors

are living examples of the Crespi product. Says Kodama,

junior high teachers and administrators comment on how professional our boys are, and how good they are as

presenters and examples to the younger students. They

have mastered a great challenge, which is how to artfully engage a classroom full of 7th and 8th graders with a

captivating presentation.” Crespi Carmelite has a great

story to tell, and there are no better tellers of that story than these eloquent young men. .

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Giving Celts a Helping Hand

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ccording to the National Alliance on Mental Illness, 20% of youth ages 13-18 live with a mental health condition, which can often manifest itself through anxiety, stress, suicidal thoughts and behavior, and drug and alcohol abuse, to name a few. Over the last 50 years, the world has seen an increase of young people struggling with either a diagnosed mental illness, or mental health issues deriving from triggers including bullying, family issues, abuse and sexual orientation.

These struggles can occur whether you’re male or

female, wealthy or poor, or attending private or public school. In this day and age, it is clear that support services are necessary for many young people.

Crespi is blessed to welcome Padre Benjamin Aguilar,

overall self-worth and happiness; and their sons’ ability

taught theology at Mt. Carmel High School in the south

concerns, Crespi has taken a proactive approach to

moral theology.

to make positive, healthy decisions. In response to these ensure that any Celt receives the extra support needed.

Born in Arizona, Padre considers himself a “Chicagoan.”

O. Carm. back to the Celt family this academic year. As

He attended Pontifical College Josephinum, a seminary

on-site therapist and provides students with necessary

Studies, focusing on Spanish. As a Carmelite intern, Padre

the school’s Social Worker, Padre Benjamin serves as the support. Padre Benjamin has over 20 years of experi-

ence in teaching and mentoring young men, and also extensive backgrounds within theological formation and psychotherapy.

Padre acknowledged that the world has changed,

but young people continue to struggle with many of

the same issues decade after decade. Parents’ concerns

for their sons are similar to those of their own parents, including the ever-mounting pressure faced by today’s

teens to succeed in academics, athletics and extra-curricular activities; the safety of their students and their

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in Columbus, OH, where he majored in Latin American

side of Chicago for two years, and completed a master’s in Ordained a Carmelite in 1994, Padre’s first assignment

as a priest was at Crespi in 1994, teaching theology and Spanish for three years. He has very fond memories of working at Crespi, and credits the school with helping him create a multi-faceted approach to teaching.

“It is important to make sure that Crespi doesn’t become an environment where boys are disrespectful, and also important that we foster a community of well-rounded Celts who feel comfortable excelling in a variety of activities. For healthy development, boys need a physical outlet, but can also thrive in creativity.”

PROFILE: PADRE BENJAMIN AGUILAR, O. CARM. He also praises the strength, commitment and

in building a sense of brotherhood and help

base. Padre is still close with the Crespi class

Students can feel that they’re not alone in

dedication of the faculty and strong alumni of 1998 and their families, since that class started as freshmen when he first came to

Crespi. He fondly remembers the welcoming

Crespi community, many of whom treated him as a member of their family.

After teaching at Crespi, Padre returned

to Chicago, teaching theology and Spanish

once more at Mt. Carmel, while completing master’s coursework at the University of Notre Dame. At this time, former Crespi

teacher and current Vice-Provincial of the

during the development process of mirroring. their experiences, and obtain a mentor,

big brother-type person in their lives.” He

advises, “It is important to make sure that

Crespi doesn’t become an environment where boys are disrespectful, and also important

that we foster a community of well-rounded Celts who feel comfortable excelling in a

variety of activities. For healthy development, boys need a physical outlet, but can also thrive in creativity.”

Padre hopes to ground himself at Crespi,

Order of Carmelites, Very Rev. Carl Markelz,

and make himself available to not only our

Discipline at Mt Carmel. While in this

work with students, whether during school

O. Carm., asked Padre to serve as Dean of position he began teaching a Christian

leadership course for seniors, which delved

deeply into cultural issues of race and gender, drug and alcohol abuse, and good decision making.

Realizing that he was dealing with complex

issues facing young adults, Padre decided to enroll at Loyola University, Chicago to

earn a Master of Social Work, where he also interned at a mental health clinic.

Commenting on the benefits of a single

gender school, he says, “This model can aid

students, but their families as well. All of his hours or outside, is pro bono. He wants the community at large to know he is there for them, while also working to reduce the stigma of mental illness.

Padre feels fortunate to be back at Crespi,

a place he holds in such high regard. When asked one thing about Crespi he would

change, he replied “I’ve spent so much time in Chicago that I love the cold and a nice, brisk classroom with open windows; I often find myself at odds with L.A. students on this one topic!” .

Padre Benjamin Aguilar, O. Carm. returns to Crespi after nearly twenty years in Chicago.

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Can’t Hide Her Pride

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f you attend a Crespi football or basketball game, you will notice a smiling, spirited, fierce woman on the sidelines cheering on the Celts and championing her Crespi cheerleaders.

She is Pat Baker, 5’4” of passion and dedication to Crespi and Our Lady of Grace Catholic School (OLG). This year, Mrs. Baker is celebrating 40 years as an educator at OLG and 30 years as the cheerleading coach at Crespi Carmelite.

Beginning her tenure at OLG as a 1st grade teacher

and vice principal, Baker has served as interim prin-

cipal, student council moderator, academic decathlon coach and cheerleading coordinator. She came onto

the Crespi cheerleading scene in 1988. “My husband

Ed was a basketball official, and we were good friends

with then-Crespi Athletic Director and basketball coach

Crespi board member Sean Howard ’87 and Celt

they received a Catholic education and went to terrific

“In the eighties, when an athlete was off season from

– whether it’s of their time or their treasure,” said Baker.

Director of Athletics Brian Bilek ’98.” She continued,

his sport, he would cheer another one. This is what has

kept me at Crespi all these years – working with terrific young people.”

When asked what the most meaningful part of her

Paul Muff,” recalls Baker. “The previous cheerleading

work is, she responded “I hope to set a good example for

and Paul asked if I could take over the program for one

So many of my students, whether from OLG, Crespi or

coach, who had been at Crespi for 25 years, retired,

year. I’ve been here ever since!” For the next eight years she would coach daughters and Louisville High School alumnae Pennie and Amy.

“I was having so much fun working with both the

teenage girls and boys, that I decided to stay after my

girls graduated,” recounted Baker. “Back in those days, not only did Crespi have cheerleaders from Louisville, but Crespi students participated as yell leaders. I was fortunate to coach many alumni as yell leaders, such

as legendary football player Russell White ’89, current

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my kids and to have a positive influence in their lives.

schools. I encourage them to come back – and give back Comparing today’s students to those of thirty years

ago, she worries about the mounting pressure and

expectations placed upon today’s pupils. “They are so concerned with their academics and future careers. I

wish they could relax and be more spontaneous instead of always on the run,” she mused.

What has not changed in the past 30 years, according

Louisville, come back to see me. I have had the privilege

to Baker, is the ideology of the Crespi Man. “It’s instilled

meaningful events. I have kept in contact with so many

same attitude and value system alive and well in the

of attending many weddings, baby showers and other former students. They know that I continue to follow their progress long after they have left the school.”

Added Baker, “That’s what keeps me in education –

knowing that I have played a small part in their lives.”

The educator and mentor encourages her grads to

“go out into this big crazy world and make a difference.” “They have been privileged in the sense that

in them from their first day on campus, and I see the alumni I run into every day.”

Pat Baker has taken on another role at Crespi as

a member of the Board of Directors. “It was such an

honor to be asked by Dr. Foersch to join the board,” she

explained. “He believes in diversity and saw that because of my forty years in education I had something to bring to the table. Crespi has such a strong board; they are a

PROFILE: PAT BAKER

Mrs. Pat Baker, pictured here with OLG & Crespi alumnus Joe Carrabino ’80 and Our Lady of Grace students who recently received scholarships to both Crespi and Louisville High Schools. smart, hard working group that gives so much of their time

that got me through that difficult period. It’s a time I will

board meeting having learned something new.”

meant to me.”

and talents. I’m amazed that, even at my age, I leave every Of the many blessings and benefits over the past forty

never forget and words cannot adequately express what it This April, Mrs. Baker will be honored at the OLG

years, it is the Crespi and OLG communities that she

Spring Gala, an event she usually runs. The reins will be

needed when her husband of 48 years, Ed, passed away.

revel in the appreciation and adulation from generations

cherishes most. From them she received the support she “The Crespi community not only gave me the physical

space to celebrate his life, but the thousand people that

attended the service gave me the love and encouragement

taken away from her for this year, at least, so that she can of students, parents, faculty and staff.

As they say in the world of cheerleading “There is no

halftime for cheerleaders.” .

I have had the privilege of attending many weddings, baby showers and other meaningful events. I have kept in contact with so many former students. They know that I continue to follow their progress long after they have left the school.

That’s what keeps me in education – knowing that I have played a small part in their lives.”

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FROM THE DESK OF …

Donna Long

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uring her twenty-year tenure as Crespi’s Director of Student

Activities, Donna Long (mother

of Matt ’95, Kevin ’01 and Braden ’07) has

overseen more than six hundred Associated Student Body and Student Council officers, dozens of homecomings, proms, student body elections, frosh box socials, Christmases at Crespi and countless dances, pep rallies, spirit weeks and

athletic events. The mutual respect and

admiration between Mrs. Long and her

students are evidenced by

the photos and mementos given

to her by Celts that she proudly displays in her office. “Always on my wall and forever in my heart,” exclaimed Mrs. Long. .

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ast spring, Crespi held its annual CAPER Gala at the stunning Riviera Country Club in Pacific Palisades.

Returning chair Michele Sjolander (Joey ’18) brought her vision of CAPER on the Green to life, blending

country club and beach styles together. Enjoying the breathtaking views and ocean breeze, alumni, current and alumni parents, and 5

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friends of Crespi perused the silent auction and fine jewelry, and

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took a chance at the Seaside Raffle Wall.

Over 280 guests attended the sold-out event, feasting on New York strips and sipping fine wine. The fabulous live auction featured a once-in-a-lifetime 8

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1. Good food, good drinks, good company 2. Bob and Mary Jean Rumer 3. Dr. Liam Joyce and wife, Denise

10 7. Members of the Advancement Team with CAPER Chair Michele Sjolander & husband Alan, Dana & Darren Mitchell and Sandra Munroe

African Safari, the ultimate SoCal sports fan package that included tickets to seven professional sporting events, and a week on the beautiful island of St. Maarten, just to name a few.

As in past years, the “paddle raise” portion of the evening raised

4. Athletic Director Brian Bilek ’98 and wife Laura

8. Brian Bilek ’98, Dameon Porter, Justin Ibarra ’10, and Br. John Sprissler, O. Carm.

5. Let the bidding begin

9. Alicia Bednar, Michele Sjolander and Dana Mitchell

scholarship for seniors who would like to experience Kairos, but

6. President, Dr. Kenneth Foersch with alumnus Don McGee ’63, Rev. Leo Glueckert, O. Carm. and Mr. John King

10. Board Chairman Dave DiTomaso ’74 with family & friends

without Kairos, and through the generosity of those in attendance,

funds for specific school needs. This year, Be Our Rock created a may not be able to afford it. The Crespi experience is not complete over $45,000 was raised to establish this scholarship fund. .

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ALL CELTS WEEKEND

Welcome Back Celts & Royals

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n Friday, September 21, more than 200 Crespi alumni and Louisville alumnae gathered at the Alumni

House for the 3rd annual All Celts Alumni Reunion Weekend. Once again, Celts and Royals grooved to the musical stylings of the 1967 class band (featuring Ed Siegler, Dacre Bush, Mark Macellino, Greg Orfalea,

and from the Class of 1971 Guy Sesma and Julian Pardo), feasted on food from Tresierras Market (owned and operated by alumni Art ’91, Mark ’93 and Chris ’95 Tresierras), and enjoyed craft beer from Indie Brewery

(Connor Forbes ’05). The reuniting classes of 1968, 1988, 1993, 1998 and 2008 continued their celebration on Saturday night throughout the Valley. We look forward to seeing all Celts at next year’s All Celt Alumni BBQ & Reunion Weekend on homecoming weekend, Friday and Saturday, September 20 and 21, 2019! .

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CELT TRACKS

Family Reunions 1. Alumni fathers, a grand dad and current Celts gathered at The Alumni House for the annual Crespi Legacy BBQ. From left, Anthony Rivetti (father of Darin ’84), Luca Rivetti ’22, Marco Rivetti ’20, Phil Scuderi ’85, Dawson Scuderi ’20, Jackson Lee ’21, Ted Lee ’90, Bryan Nuesca ’86, Mitchell Nuesca ’21, Michael Salerno ’83, Chris Salerno ’21, Dr. Kenneth Foersch, Michael McAndrews ’86, Michael McAndrews ’22, Tom Morris ’89, Tyler Morris ’22, Quinn Giffen ’21, Jim Morris ’76, Royce Morris ’22, George Dibie ’19, Colin Giffen ’82 and Marc Dibie ’81

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2. Alumni basketball players celebrate after their victory against the Varsity team at Celt Pride Night. From left, Austin Ojogho ’16, Josh Cudiamat ’16, Kyle Dosa ’18, Isaiah Perrantes ’18, Russell Stong ’18, Gabe Borboa ’09, Rob Hunter ’17, Jesse Armstrong ’09, Nick Burk ’13, Matt Mounier ’11, Dave Lins ’97, Blake Stanton ’10, Gino Zanrosso ’08, Brandon Williams ’18, De’Anthony Melton ’16, Maasai Ephriam ’12

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3. Collegiate Celts, Michael Salerno ’17, SMU and Dylan Klumph ’14, University of Arizona, practice in the offseason

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4. Weston Ricardo Tresierras, son of Art Tresierras ’91 5. New York alumni gathered in October at Fino Ristorante on Wall St. Thank you to our host, Don Steiner ’83. Celt pride reaches far and wide. From left, Patrick Holert ’81, Conor Hayward ’13, Matthew Delja ’03, Patrick Harrigan ’12, Matthew Carpenter ’92, Ron Oard ’79, Michael Erlinger ’87, Dr. Kenneth Foersch, Adam Verdugo ’02, Don Steiner ’83, Tom Turley ’83, Joe Carrabino ’80, Gerald Hughes ’84, Timothy Staines ’97 and Justin Ibarra ’10

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6. Bay Area alumni reconnect at Modern China in Walnut Creek after watching the Celt basketball team take on Saint Mary’s High School at the De La Salle Chris Vontoure Classic. From left, Justin Ibarra ’10, Scott Madrid ’10, Brandon Ibarra ’07, Dr. Kenneth Foersch, Brian Walsh ’81, Dennis Drew ’71, Trish Drew, Bob Murphy ’71, Michele Murphy, Gene Campbell ’84, Teresa Howe and Gordon Howe 7. The Luderer brothers gather at a family BBQ, from left, Brian Luderer ’96, Jeff Luderer ’93, Dennis Luderer and Matt Luderer ’90

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FIRST PERSON: MICHAEL RAHIMZADEH

Why I Give Back

M

y name is Michael Rahimzadeh and I am

membership in the international Million-Dollar Round

2010. My four years at Crespi were not

While costs of creating a practice are lofty, I always

a proud Crespi alumnus from the class of just about time spent in the classroom. I

enjoyed attending football games, winter formals, and participating in and leading multiple Kairos retreats.

Some of my favorite teachers, including Mr. John King, Mr. Tim Selby and Mr. Alan Swaney, challenged and

Table, and have won multiple New York Life accolades. find a way to give back to Crespi by supporting the

Crespi Man Fund, and sponsoring and participating in

alumni events such as the annual golf tournament and CAPER gala.

I made my first gift to Crespi in 2016 when I was fresh

inspired me to be my best and reach my full potential.

out of college and just beginning to build my practice.

taught me the true meaning of being a Crespi Man. The

Crespi community for giving me the foundation neces-

The faculty served as mentors, and my Crespi brothers

four years I spent walking Crespi’s hallways shaped the

person that I am today, and gave me the strong foundation upon which to build my life.

During one day of freshman orientation we were

taught, “you get out what you put in.” These are words

In my mind, it was my way of saying thank you to the sary to begin my career and ultimately succeed. It

mattered to me to give back to a school that had given me so much, in the hopes that my gift would lend to giving the same foundation to a fellow Celt.

When we support Crespi, we allow all current and

that I have come to live by. They not only framed my

future Celts the same, if not better, experience during

CSUN where I was President of Pi Kappa Alpha

or grow your network within the incredible Crespi

attitude while at Crespi, but also during my time at

fraternity. These words also currently fuel my career with New York Life.

I run an Insurance and Financial Services practice

with New York Life & NYLIFE Securities in Glendale. I

meet with clients each day and help them protect their

family, grow their assets, and plan for their retirement.

In the two years that I have been in business, I achieved

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their four years. It also allows you to connect, reconnect alumni pool. While I was building my business, this

network was invaluable. I reached out to prominent

I made my first gift to Crespi in 2016 when I was fresh out of college and just beginning to build my practice. In my mind, it was my way of saying thank you to the Crespi community for giving me the foundation necessary to begin my career and ultimately succeed.

When we give back, we show our Celt pride, and

alumni for guidance, and was always met with eager

grow our relationship with our alma mater and the rest

the Crespi brotherhood has given me. That is why giving

able to return the favor so early in my career and intend

support. This support is one of the countless gifts that

back to a school that has provided me with so much is immensely important to me.

of the Crespi community. I feel honored to have been

to continue to give throughout my life. It is never too

early, or too late, to support our Crespi alma mater! .

PHILANTHROPY SPECIAL SECTION

Crespi Carmelite High School gratefully acknowledges our many supporters that have generously contributed to our community.

T H E A N N UA L R E P O RT R E F L EC TS D O N AT I O N S F R O M J U N E 1 , 2 0 17 TO M AY 3 1 , 2 0 1 8 . T H E O F F I C E O F A DVA N C E M E N T D O ES I TS B EST TO E N SU R E A L L D O N O RS A R E R ECO G N I Z E D.

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2017-2018 GIVING Trinity Society $999,000 - $100,000

Joseph ’80 & Julie Carrabino Scott & Jane Robinson

Our Lady of Mt. Carmel Society $99,999 - $25,000 +

Carrie Estelle Doheny Foundation

Padre Juan Crespi Society $24,999 - $15,000 John & Hilda Arnold Foundation David DiTomaso ’74 James G. Morris ’76 Jeff & Stacy Thornton

Crespi Carmelite Society $14,999 - $10,000 Joseph & Dolores Casey Theodore & Karen Coyne Very Rev. Carl Markelz, O. Carm.

Ronald & Jean Piekunka Robert & Mary Rumer Dave ’76 & Barbara Scheper

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Kenneth & Gail Schild Joseph & Ellen Schirripa Benjamin & Rosemarie Weinstein Farmers Insurance Foundation Lewis A. Kingsley Foundation Profit Recovery Partners, LLC

Benefactor Society $9,999 - $5,000

Eugene ’84 & Yan Campbell Mike ’81 & Kristy Kenney Donald McGee ’63 Michael ’80 & Gina McGuinness Paul Palkovic ’76 Barry Rives ’84 Victor ’82 & Irene Rodriguez Steve & Katy Sandalis Tom Turley ’83 Roger ’79 & Lorraine Welling Order of Carmelites Trini Girl Productions Inc.

Leadership Society $4,999 - $2,500

Anonymous Donor Kenneth Cerniglia ’89 Victor & Susan Cosentino

Marc ’81 & Jessie Dibie Dennis ’71 & Trish Drew Robert & Kendra Elliott Corey Evans Herawati Hartono Paul & Lisa Hronek Michael ’83 & Laura Lang Vince & Gregoria Leoni Matthew & Shoko Malkan Tigran & Lilly Marcarian Sean & Debbie McGaughey Craig ’76 & Elizabeth Russell John ’84 & Kathleen Rutter Mark & Beryl Stevens Lance ’91 & Christina Thomas James Treinen ’81 Jody Weinberg Richard ’63 & Jamie Werner Tom & Nancy Yaeger Olympic Insurance Agency Mary & George Herbert Zimmerman Foundation

President’s Society $2,499 - $1,000

Fallah & Alana Alfallah Soheil & Shandeez Amir-Moazzami

John & Janet Anderson Joseph Babeu Bruce & Teri Bailey Donald ’83 & Jennifer Barberie Christopher & Teri Baron Daniel & Heike Bernstein Michael & Linda Beugg Brandt & Richelle Blanken Andrew & Denise Bock Stephen & Valerie Bohrer Anthony & Cynthia Bouza Ken & Rhina Boyle Michael & Elizabeth Brady Douglas Buchanan Matthew ’92 & Melanie Carpenter Jeffrey & Rosalind Carter Eric & Kate Christiansen Michael ’74 & Laura Coia Richard Conkling John & Carolyn Conrad Christopher & Sheryl Conte Michael ’81 & Kathy Costigan Steve & Patti Courchaine Nana Deeb Yana Di Bella Rivera Alan & Donna Dosa David & Therese Doyle

Evan Driedger ’99 John & Julie Dunlop Christopher Clark & Sheira Eddy Edward & Judy Elliott Eric & Alla Feingold Kevin & Victoria Finch Dr. Kenneth & Robin Foersch Jenny Fulle David Fuscellaro Loucas & Kathryn George Fred & Claudia Ghazanfary Colin ’82 & Luana Giffen Scott & Lynda Gilderman Hroniss Grasu ’10 Felix & Beverly Grossman Mark & Melinda Hage Joseph & Mary Heffernan Felipe & Lotis Hervias Pat & Cathy Hill Todd & Janna Hines Lucienne Hoffman Ronald & Kathleen Holert Curtis & Lori Holt Gerald ’84 & Mary Hughes Steven & Brigid Huskey Joni Jacobson Dr. Liam Joyce & Denise Joyce

Michael & Cindi Juknavorian Samer Kalioundji ’97 Brian & Lisa Kane Conal & Michelle Kelly William & Pamela Kendall John R. King Jonathan King ’82 Robert & Tammy Koch Kim & Dee Kralj John ’76 & Lynda Kurzeka Baret Lepejian Stephen ’88 & Linda Lepire David ’88 & Marla Lloyd James & Marilou Lockwood Salvatore & Sidra LoCurto Jim & Lisa Loftus Loree Lynch Desmond & Ellen Lynch Joseph ’74 & Penny Manisco Michael ’88 & Eugenia Marrone Paul MC ’57 & Sharon Martin Thomas & Karla Mathews Jonas & Lisa Matz William & Suzanne McCarthy Timothy & Susan McDermott Eve Mcguire Terry Melican ’82

Michael & Olga Mikhalevich Nick Milazzo ’87 Bart & Kristine Miles Gene & Irena Mirov Tony & Valerie Molina Bruce ’65 & Pamela Monaco John ’81 & Mary Morris Marc Anthony Muniz Michael & Sumiyo Nishi Mike & Margaret Noji Remond & Corie Grace Nowry Elizabeth Nye Joshua Ott Vincent & Zoryana Pace Vincent & Cathleen Pantess Ian & Susanne Penney Abraham & Ana B. Perez Stephen & Jolie Pfahler Terance & Virginia Power Michael Rahimzadeh ’10 Imad & Araceli Rasool Anthony & Angela Ray Ian & Kira Reed Louie & Geoffrey Resurreccion Thomas ’72 & Anita Rezzo Matt Rice Darin ’84 & Kimberly Rivetti

Clint & Christine Robison Jason & Jennifer Romero Steven & Jennifer Rosenbaum Peter & Amy Rosenberg Siobhan Ruck Michael ’83 & Whitney Salerno Demitri & Colette Samaha William Scott ’78 Eric & Susana Scroggins Dan & Elaine Scully Joseph & Joanne Semder John & Amanda Serino Peter & Sheri Sharma Christopher & Tracie Shepard Daniel Shiplacoff ’94 Jeff & Jonna Short Ella Shut Sandy & Elissa Siegel Greg & Elizabeth Siegel Gabriel & Bridget Silva Joseph & Christina Sion Reuven & Pauline Sison Alan & Michele Sjolander Robert & Amanda Slingerland Greg & Amy Snyder Timothy & Michelle Somers Brian J. ’78 & Debra Spaulding

Russell & Candice Stong Joseph & Eveline Sykora Don & Danielle Tardino Albert & Trish Tejada Edward & Lin-Fang Eva Terrio Mark & Gretchen Theodore Todd & Jeffrey Thurman-Miller Jim & Janine Townsend Alan & Marlene Traynor Paul & Sharn Ure Ronald & Ana Valmont Gregory & Julie Vayberman John & Gabriela Vohlers Hayden & Michelle Zacky James ’64 & Beth McGlynn Zapp Belfor USA Group, Inc. Our Lady of Grace School Virginia G. Piper Charitable Trust State Farm Mutual Automobile Insurance Co. Our Lady of Grace Church

Brown & White Society $999 - $500 Mark ’80 & Katherine Abel Manuel & Adeline Aguirre Eduardo & Olga Alvarez

Mark ’77 & Kathy Amstock Bennett & Gerie Annan John & Sherry Anselmo Marco & Erlinda Apilado Azmi & Christiana Atiya J. David & Marian Aylmer George & Maria Azpilcueta Craig & Ruthie Bailey Pat Baker Anthony Banovac ’97 Susan Barber Robert ’86 & Jacque Barberie Rev. Thomas M. Batsis, O. Carm.

Richard & Courtney Benattar Don & Rosanna Berdahl Jeff & Lili Bernard Donald ’65 & Lynn Bowler Nick & Alicia Brooks Claude & Daunne Bruni Michael & Jennifer Canales Brent ’75 & Shelly Carpenter Frank ’79 & Christine Chiorazzi Jill Clymer Daniel & Myrna Coen Donald ’64 & Catherine Coluzzi Thomas ’78 & Lori Condon Daniel & Dyan Conway

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Robert ’64 & Wendy Corr Daniel Costello ’71 Rafael & Natalie Dagnesses Sean & Firoozeh Dahesh Ralph & Vanessa Dehrmann Joel & Carenia Deutsch David & Maria Dinwiddie Timothy ’75 & Debbie DiTomaso Poalo & Victoria Dorigo Massai Dorsey Caz Duffy William ’64 & Kathy Edmonds Michael & Elysa Effner Anthony & Joyce Egbase Jaime & Heidy Espinosa David & Barbara Fallon Kristine Fernandez Rich ’82 & Sue Ferraro William & Alan Fields Nicholas & Marisa Franchino Damon ’90 & Brooke Frier Owen & Jane Frost Latasha Gaines Michele Garber Bill & Fabienne Garber Jose R. & Rosita I. Garcia Galen Gentry

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Katie Gilbert Michael & Jennifer Glazer Seda Greaves Howard & Kim Greenberg Stanley & Nancy Grushesky George & Rossanna Guerra Philip & Deidre Hall Marla Hansen Jim & Melissa Hardman Lenease Harper Kimberly Hart Ronald Hedding Joseph Herbert Mark & Alexandra Hollenbach Neil & Connie Holmes John & Anh Hyun Jonathan & Michelle Jacobs Daniel & Deann Jacobsen Steven & Susan Jamerson James Janda William & Lisa Janney Michael & Randi Jones Kristina Jones Geoffrey & Christina Kahn Irina Kapustina David & Laura Keyes Farid & Afsoun Khanlou

Nadejda Khoronenko Bill & Darcy Kine Arnold & Linda Klein Stephen & Susan Kroopnick Kirill & Alla Kvitko Robert & Lori Larcara Matthew ’93 & Amber Lavine Meadow Lay Bel & Caroline Lazar Edward ’90 & Roxanne Lee Pat & Linda Leff Daniel Leibman ’97 Greg & Susie Lew Robin Lewis Joseph ’74 & Yvonne Lombino Nia Long Alexander & Diana Lubomirsky Joseph & Cherie Lucky Pete & Mary Beth Lutz Elise Macaluso-White Tanya Machida Christopher Malcolm ’91 Joseph & Carolyn Malek Mohammed & Hawa Mapara Elliott & Stella Mason Mario & Ann Mata Scott ’89 & Amy McCarthy

Finn & Kristy McClafferty Angus & Erin McClure Douglas ’85 & Michelle McDonald, DDS Mark & Jennifer McGee Chuck & Laurie Lynn McKenna Doug & Kathy McKeon Carl & Kris McMahan Cameron & Bita Mikhaili Paul & Mary Milkovich Michael & Regina Minor Nestor & Lynette Montano Emilie Muller Abdumanap Musabekov Glenn & Alana Nahmias Maria Elena & Eduardo Nava Jeffrey & Kyle Neal Bryan & Margie Newman Bryan ’86 & Jamie Lynne Nuesca Albert & Mary Ohanyan Michael & Irina Okunevsky Mary O’Leary Monica Olson Michael & Kathleen Orlinsky Jeffrey Otto ’74 Jennifer Paridon Jeffry & Moira Pittman Robert Platania

Jon & Angie Platt Gregg & Karen Plotts Robert ’78 & Lori Ponec Dameon Porter Faith Quabius Stephen ’80 & Gracy Reid Edward & Rachel Reyes Kristopher & Angela Richardson Debbie Riding Brent & Ena Roberts Clifford & Kimberli Robinson Anthony & Noel Russo Jeffrey & Nadia Saad Dennis & Alexiuse San Mateo Carla Santoro Tom & Adriana Schaefer Kevin Schaffels Monica Schoenhouse Phil ’85 & Margaret Scuderi Howard Shatsky James ’65 & Marla Shontere Ermanno Signorelli Rene & Catherine Simen Gregory & Erica Sims Ryan & Rita Smith Idan & Brigitte Snapir Bruce & Lisa Thomas

Rico & Amanda Toland Cuneyt Jesse & Victoria Toprak Joe & Chrystal Torry Timothy Trafficanda ’88 Mark & Yana Treystman Richard & Dafna Trites Leon & Natasha Tsimmerman Byron & Karen Tucker Darren & Jeanne Turbow Nicholas & Lissa Turturro David & Laree Valdez Robin & Marissa Velazquez Boris & Alla Vernik Walt & Marilyn Wabby Lawrence & Tracy Wagner Victor & Heidi Wassily Christopher & Sharon Wasson Kevin & Margie Weatherly Jamal & Terri Weathers Michael & Cara Weaver Lloyd Weinstein Christina Wells Barbara White John White MC ’52 Mark & Amy Wolper Glendale Dodge, Inc.

Celt Society $499 - $1

Thomas Abajian ’14 Steven & Michele Adibe Alejandra Aguirre Manuel & Angelica Alavez Ermias Alemayehu Kris & Lisa Alesna Joshua & Brandi Alexander Albina Allen Karl ’83 & Jennifer Altergott Martin & Suzanne Altman Alvaro & Jennifer Alvarez Antonino & Sheryl Alzona David & Tish Amborn S. Robert MC ’54 & Phyllis Ambrose Nicholas Andrews ’19 Norma Angel Price Arana Tomas Arana Janet Arenberg Paul ’78 & Karen Aylmer Gregory ’80 & Laura Badovinac John ’81 & Trudy Badovinac Colin Bailey Sharon Baires Ed Baker

Tim & Kathy Balzer Scott ’84 & Kristine Barrella Les & Gretchen Becherer Jason & Alicia Bednar Jurenne Belanio Michael ’86 & Gabrielle Benson James & Lisa Bianco Ronald & Jennifer Biernat Brian J. Bilek ’98 Chris ’85 & Johanna Billig Andreas MC ’61 & Maria Birgel, Jr. Mathieu & Rebecca Bitton Michael & Jenifer Blake Phil & Raquel Blowey Elizabeth Bonino Steve ’72 & Carol Borzage Stephen & Cecelia Boskin Ben ’73 & Suzanne Bowler Bob Brace ’68 Sean & Sherryline Brahim Jonathan Brahim ’20 Michael & Tiffany Bramson Jose Luis & Veronica Breton Jordan Bridges ’10 Ronda Brody Kevin & Amy Brophy Kevin & Christie Brough

Kevin & Debra Brown Ciji & Breon Brown Thomas & Diana Brown, Jr. Daniel ’74 & Carol Brunton Arunas & Vida Bruozis Craig & Lauryllee Buckel Julie Bush Barry & Eileen Caires Tom Calcagnini Herlette Callahan Douglas L. ’65 & Karen Campbell David & Susie Campbell Watson Susana Capra Christopher ’83 & Lori Carbone Alex & Aixa Carbonell Christian Cardenas ’98 Thomas ’63 & Linda Carey Michael ’83 & Laura Carroll Thomas MC ’50 & Pat Carter Don ’72 & Ann Marie Carter Richard ’63 & Alice Cerniglia Fernando Cervantes John & Tami Ceurvorst Nolan Charlap ’15 Jack Chen Valeria Christiansen Janice Cimbalo

Chris Cleoni Robert ’63 & Beth Cleymaet Phyllis Clunen Marshall Cochrane MC ’61 Dennis & Andrea Cogbill Christopher Colby Kevin & Sue Connolly Susan Corbin Kyle Corbin Theresa Corsick Leo Costanzo Ken & Janet Costello Ian Costello ’15 Quinn Costello ’11 Gary ’74 & Ruby Courtland Thomas & Kathleen Cowles Dean & Sophia Crescenzi John ’81 & Karin Crilley Jeannette Crowder Jose & Monica Cruz Al & Mary Ann Cummins Arman Dalal ’17 Richard D’Alessio ’87 Brian ’82 & Laura Daly Joe Dansby Ayodele & Christiana Da-Silva Gregg & Soraya Davis

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Kendra Day Hayden Day ’13 Antonio & Susan Decicco Geoffrey DeHaven ’87 Gonzalo & Virginia DeVivero Nicholas Di Domenico Thomas ’75 & Samantha Diamantidis George Dibie Chris & Kristen Dollard Adee Donaldson Brendan ’71 & Linda Dooley Paul ’76 & Caroline Dooley Ryan Dosa ’17 Kyle Dosa ’18 John K. ’66 & Alexis Nelson Downey Mark ’67 & Julie Driscoll John & Suzanne Duffy Al MC ’50 & Rosemary Dugard Timothy Dunn ’80 Daniel & Terry Dunn Everett & Margaret Eaton John & Rosemary Erlinger Michael Erlinger ’87 Ed Escarcega Edward & Karen Essa Dave Evans Steve & Liz Fabiano

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Dennis & Rose Fahey Craig ’73 & Judy Falstrom Zahi & Abbey Faranesh Daniel ’74 & Gemma Fasani Gary ’66 & Olga Fash Kurt ’76 & Patti Feddersen Svetlana Feller Mark ’75 & Susan Felton Mark ’76 & Donna Ferraro Yolanda Ferraro James & Celeste Ferrier Michael Ferrone ’88 Jodie Fisher Coady Mel & Noelle Flohr Sean Florin Brendan Forray John Franchino Michael Franking ’65 Suzanne Freeman Joseph & Pamela Furnish Daniel & Emily Fuster Mark Gaffney ’83 Mark & Molly Gaines John Galbreath ’68 Mike Gallagher Paul & Kathryn Gangi Kristin Gangi

Max & Lynda Garcia Jess & Karen Garner Lora Susan Gates-Dill Dan ’80 & Lynn Gaytan Thomas ’79 & Thida Gebken Ross & Catherine Genovese Loucas George Robert & Clare Gerrity Pete & Annmarie Gil John ’79 & Adela Gilboy Neil ’69 & Pam Gillis Laurence ’66 & Pamela Gillis Eric ’86 & Christine Gladbach Thomas Glassman William & Elizabeth Glover Robert & Marianne Goen John & Bonnie Goetz Robert & Emilie Golub Richard & Paula Gonda Daniel Gonzales ’70 Sara Gonzalez Paul & Carolyn Good Willie & Latora Green Jeffrey & Deanna Grenn Paul & Jere Greve Daniel ’97 & Katie Grody Alfred Guerrero III ’07

Manuel & Velma Guzman James & Patricia Haddad Thomas & Maria Hall Kirk Hallam Robert Hammer ’82 Sr. Donna Hansen, S.S.L. Thomas ’72 & Gayle Harrington Ken & Amy Hayashida Robert Heber ’73 Stephen & Katherine Heineman Jim & Sally Helin Yael Herman Arthur & Edna Hermosura Jeff & Delia Herrera Jeff & Amielah Hilmo Joe & Karen Hines Craig Hirasawa, DDS Damon Hirschensohn ’93 Patrick ’81 & Nee Holert Michael ’87 & Deborah Holert Louis ’88 & Kerry Holtz Renee Hook Jeanne Horn Judith Horn Francis Houghton Christopher Houston ’03 Stephen & Carol Hoyt

Cynthia Hunt Charles & Lakesh Hunter Rodney ’87 & Christine Hupalo Justin Ibarra ’10 Michael ’73 & Leslie Ineman Mark & Lisa Jackson Michael & Michelle Jacobson Chris Jacobson ’06 Michael ’82 & Julie James Bowen Jia ’17 Michael ’65 & Linda Jonckheere Jeremy & Robin Josephson Emil ’65 & Carolyn Kalil Jeff ’64 & Susan Kantner Sally Kearney Manoug & Anie Kederian Michael & Juliet Kehoe Bryan & Sylvia Kelley Thomas Kelley MC ’49 Robert ’87 & Stephanie Kernochan Ryan ’91 & Nicole Kieling Paul King ’81 Lee Kissinger Rodney & Bonnie Kleiger Daniel & Yvette Kleiser Chris Knabenshue William & Lynne Knebel

Henry & Barbara Koehler James & Genie Kontos Robert Koslowsky ’02 Garry & Virginia Kougher Douglas & Jill Kramer Ryan Kruzel ’07 Michael & Barbara Kuras Mauricio & Ruby Lainez Christopher ’85 & Rhonda Lamia Casey & Erin Lascala Daniel Lashley Jeff ’73 & Natalie Laufenberg Scott & Carrie Law Scott Lee Robert & Teresa Lee Joshua Leeuw Steve & Nan Lehnert Elena Leizer John & Eileen Leonard Pearse ’96 & Eileen Leonard Michael Leoni ’12 Vincent Leoni ’13 Ron ’84 & Julie Lerner Howard & Vickie Levitt Julie Lightner Patrick & Joy Lim David ’95 & Carina Lins

Alan & Julie Livingston Michael ’86 & Rachel Lloyd Marshall & Susan Lloyd Robert ’77 & Lori LoCurto Joseph ’66 & Liz Loll Chris ’71 & Mary Long Michael & Donna Long Brett & Kathy Louis Sherri Love Frank ’66 & Sherri Magdlen Tyrone ’81 & Maho Robert MC ’56 & Kathleen Mallano John & June Manatt Shant Marcarian ’20 Scott Marckmann ’80 Garrett Mason ’11 Charles & Ellen Masse Kevin ’65 & Anita Mauch Patrick & Megan Mayer Michael ’86 & Jacqueline McAndrews Bryan McCanna ’88 Michael & Gretchen McColley Patrick & Jane McDade Mary Ann McGaughey Michael ’67 & Peggy McGlone Ronda McLeod Daniel ’63 & Kathleen McMann

Peter & Kristen McNeal Michael & Nadine McNulty Sean McSherry ’74 Genevieve McSweeney John ’80 & Kathy Melican Roger ’98 & Colleen Mendez Ben MC ’58 & Karen Menicucci Pamela & William Meza Sarah Michel David & Celes Miller Scott & Nathalie Miller Vaughn Mims Michael Mitchell ’10 Darren & Dana Mitchell Luis & Mireya Montesinos Doug ’70 & Mary Anne Montgomery Dennis & Nancy Montiano Allison Moore George & Eduby Morales Ed & Margie Moreno Wendy Morris Tom ’89 & Ada Morris Louis MC ’54 & Donna Moschel Minsoo & Celia Moutes Lee Bill Moylan, Jr. ’74 Richard ’65 & Vickie Muller Malcolm & Sandra Munro

Daniiar Musabekov ’21 Virginia Musich Caitlin Myers Leigh & Marianne Myers Takuro Nakae Omer & Paloma Negev Shawn & Kristin Nelson Stuart & Marjorie Nelson Allan ’64 & Jackie Nett Sean & Kay Nicklaw Frederic & Barbara Nicola Brett ’94 & Kimberly Nordyke Robert ’72 & Victoria Norswing, Jr. Bernard ’65 & Peggy Nownes Darren Nuesca ’98 Ronald ’79 & Kelly Oard Dennis ’87 & Christin O’Brien Jacob O’Dell ’21 Andrew O’Donnell ’93 Jack & Joan Oechsel Mike ’68 & Lois Olson Eileen O’Neill Eldin & Onsgard Steve & Yazahydi Orocio Manuel & Elizabeth Orozco John Ory MC ’57 Scott Ostermann

Tye & Karyn Ouzounian Keith & Tonya Owens Virginia Panza Travis Parker ’94 Gina Parker Tim & Judy Paulson Ryan & Tameka Payne Brian Perdomo ’10 Lucy Perera Christopher & Michelle Perez John ’79 & Susan Phillips Thomas Pinard MC ’57 Anthony Pitini ’13 Oscar Pizano Rocio Pizano Ronald MC ’51 & Rosemary Plue Paul ’65 & Helen Polito Greg ’63 & Pam Polito Fr. Michael & Matia Prevas Michael Prince Jennifer Prince Tom ’75 & Denise Pulte Stephen ’81 & Lisa Pursley Caprice Rachal Rick & Trish Rahimzadeh Juan & Pilar Ramirez Kim Ranck

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Thomas & Shannon Ray Billy Reed Gale Reimer Jerry Reine Betsy Rettig Joseph ’69 & Kathy Rezzo John ’77 & Vicki Rezzo Patrick ’85 & Joann Rezzo Tara Rice Kevin & Genalin Riley Jose & Manuela Rivas Kellie Rives Joseph & Jasmine Roberson Aaron & Tania Robinson Virgil & Joleen Rodriguez Dan & Larkin Rodriguez Gretchen Roe Frank ’91 & Andie Romano Anthony & Clara Romero Janice Rooney Jason & Demia Rosebaugh Noel Ross ’68 Al MC ’49 & Esther Roth Michael & Denise Rowe David & Michelle Rubi Nestor & Lina Ruplenas Andrius Ruplenas ’13

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Victoria Ryzhova Raymundo & Marie Abigail Salac Joseph ’77 & Meredith Salamunovich Frank Salerno, Jr. ’80 Andre San Mateo Bruce ’73 & Barbara Sandzimier Anthony ’91 & Elana Santana Joseph Santi ’13 Joseph & Johanna Santi Seth Santoro Ninos Saroukhanioff Brandy Schaffels Tristan Schaffels William ’65 & Bonnie Schallert, Jr. Janice Schenk Carol Schenk Jerry ’85 & Jennifer Schenkelberg Steven ’75 & Ronnie Scheper Jonathan ’94 & Melissa Schild Kevin Schilling ’10 Stephen ’83 & Mary Schultz Peter & Dena Schwartz Kirk & Catreese Scott Tim Selby Joseph MC ’59 & Sandra Shea John & Ann Wiedel Shea Scott & Dannine Sheridan

David & Anna Shirley Richard & Kathy Short Edward ’67 & Karen Siegler Gayle Simmons Michael Sion ’21 Terry Slattery MC ’61 Fredrick & Dawn Smith Marc Smith Jack MC ’55 & Maggie Smith Donald M. ’63 & Constance Smith Matthew Somogyi ’13 Michael & Elettra Sorrentino Steven & Suzanne Spencer Jeremy & Corey Spiegel Katherine Spira Tom & Anne Spratt Br. John Sprissler, O. Carm.

Collin St. Johns Blake Stanton ’10 John ’84 & Joanne Stephens Andrew ’83 & Gina Stumpf Ana Suarez Christopher & Dawn Sweasey Nicole Tamson-Shevin Darian Tapia ’12 Raymond & Sherri Temple Edward & Marjorie Terhar

Ron ’65 & Mary Jane Therrien David & Shereen Thomas-Gonzalez Jill Tsutsui Chance Tucker ’21 Aaron Tunney ’00 Matt ’82 & Susan Turley Edward & Mary Tynan Jim & Colette Udall Gabriel Valencia Wayne & Mojdeh Veitschegger Riza Ventura Adam Verdugo ’02 Monica Verheggen Daniel & Therese Vernoy Bolivar & Lilian Vinueza Robert ’85 & Susana Voets Kevin Vollmer ’04 Erin Vollmer Adam & Donna Walker Richard Walker ’97 Kevin Wallace Randal & Candace Wallace Jason Wang ’20 Icela Waters Larry Watson Andreas Wenger Tracy Westbrook

John F. Whelpley ’71 Russell & Tara White Bruce ’84 & Anna Maria Whitten Steven & Eileen Wiesner Kevin ’83 & Laura Wildermuth Joel Wilker Joseph Willging ’74 Lynn ’63 & Kathleen Williams Greg Williams ’65 Denise Williamson Edward MC ’49 & Janice Wiseman Keelen Wolper ’18 Casey Wong ’02 Heather Woods David Wyatt Paul & Lynn Yari Mike ’84 & Colleen Yoest Dmitry & Elina Zaytsev Zheran Zhang ’18

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ATHLETIC BOOSTER Jeff Affronti James Alba Lauren Alzona Betty Ancewicz Joe & Jen Ancewicz Menshahat Ancewicz Katie Anderson Denise Andrade Peter & Debbie Andrews Maryann Arnone Nazi Azodi Cathy Barkes Joy Bauroth John Beland Patricia & Eric Bennett Daniel Bernstein Heike Bernstein Karin Blazona Dean Bornstein Victoria Braun Ken Brown, Jr. The Bruni Family Kevin Butler John Callahan Tina Cameron Wayne Capilli Beatriz Capurto Beatriz Caputo Mylene Carreon Mandy Clack Kathy Colombano

Cathi Cornell Patti Courchaine Gertrude Criddle Jennifer Dent Jodi Dicenzo Donna Dosa Kevin Drake Voronica Durr Lawson Ed & Judy Elliott Rob & Kendra Elliott Pat Erhart Barbara Etess Becki Etess Edward Etess Platt Family Adrianne Ferrer Sandra Fichter Barbara Fisher Katy Fisher Melania Fisher Aunt Frances Merlin Garcia Claudia Ghazanfary Colin Giffen Dylan Giffen Pam Gonzales Mike Goodrich Pamela Greenlee Richard Gustafson Alicia Gutierrez Perez Ken Hall Lynn Hall Bob Hammer Peggy Haueter The Hepburns Felipe Hervias Lotis Hervias Renee Herz Christina Hubbard Jeff & Lori Hubbard

Michael Hubbard Samantha Hubbard Tom Huff Terry Ibarra Julie Jacobs Michelle Jacobs Michael James Julie Johnson Heather Kay Karen Kerrigan Evelyn Kokenda Gabby Kokenda Debbie Langford Scott & Carrie Law Tali Levy Wayne Lewis Aimee Lilly Carolyn Lizdenis Marilou & Jim Lockwood Tyler Loughman José Luis Kathy Lynn Megan Lynn Traci Mastandrea Bridget McCarthy John McCarthy Suzanne McCarthy Erin McClure Tim McGinnis Rob McLeod Jerry McNulty Sandra Melendez Brenda & Kevin Meyer James Michel Richard Michel Sarah Michel Tarita Milliron Mike Milo Carla Mitchell Dana Mitchell

Darren & Dana Mitchell George Mitsopoulos Jeffrey Moore Cleo Mormanis John Mosby Greg Moss Maieli Murray Paula Nazar Li New John Nicklaw Kay Nicklaw Martha Nochez Erica Oberman Julie Olmos Holly Pearlman Abraham Perez Alison Perez Ana Perez Ashley Perez Ady & Dane Petchul Diane Pfahler Terry Power Dan Proctor Araceli Rasool Dorene Reed Shawna Reese Rick Regalado Raul Reyes Kevin Riley Leslie & Tony Rivetti Ena Roberts Anthony Romero Clara Romero Noel Russo Doris Rutledge Buster Ryan Butch Salerno Frank Salerno Terri Salerno Christopher Sanco

Patricia & Christopher Sanco Becky Sapon Michael Sapon Mike Schaefer Richard Schaefer Tom Schaefer Becky Schindele David Schryver Marie Schryver Rick Schuberg Brittany Scott Jack Serino John Serino Pamela Shanks Joseph Shayfar Kathy Short Lydia Silva Tucker Smith Sam Spira Jessica Stander Karen Taylor

Jim Townsend Marie Treacy Jeannie Trudeau Darren & Jeanne Turbow Joe Villegas Luis Villegas Tony Villegas Patricia Vowell Gregg Ward Madeline White Rachel Whiting Kim Wilbur Jesse & Marian Wiles Nicky Williams Tracye Woodruff Jenny Woods Keith Woods Selena Wray Tango Zaldivar Global Logistical Connections

IN MEMORIAM JUNE 2017-MAY 2018

Guy Arbogast ’74 Xavier Atencio P ’75, ’77 Carllyn Badovinac P ’80, ’81, ’82 Joseph Barrett P ’82, ’83 Michael Boudreau ’05 Joseph Campanella P ’83, ’84, ’85, ’88, ’93, ’96, ’98 Fred Carpenter P ’84, ’87 Dorothea DiTomaso P ’71, ’72, ’74, ’75, ’82 Brett Ericson ’79 Lance Fauria ’83 Carl Fox ’67 John McGinnis P ’71, ’73, ’80 Roberto Munoz-Flores P ’81 Gary Pehanich ’76 Imad Rasool P ’19 Timothy Schallert ’67 Martin Turley P ’80, ’82, 83 Theresa Verhaegh P ’76, ’79

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The Heart of a Volunteer “There is nothing stronger than the heart of a volunteer. With it beats the spirit of service, generosity and compassion…and the health and well-being of our community, our country and our world.”

– Dan Zadra

We thank the following parent and alumni volunteers who have unselfishly given their time and talents.

Hunter Aber Christina Aber Christopher Aber Michele Adibe Joyce Aire-Egbase Brenda Aleman Ermias Alemayehu Lisa Alesna Kris Alesna Brandi Alexander Suzanne Altman Jennifer Alvarez Eduardo Alvarez Sheryl Alzona Shandeez Amir Moazzami Pete Andrews Gerie Annan Eddie Anuluoha Erlinda Apilado George Azpilcueta Teri Bailey Sharon Baires Marcia Balbin Susan Barber Bob Barberie Jacque Barberie Les Becherer Gretchen Becherer Jason Bednar Alicia Bednar Rick Benattar Lisa Bennett Mabini Bermejo Katie Betancourt

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Rebecca Bitton Jenifer Blake Phil Blowey Denise Bock Stephen Bohrer Cynthia Bouza Tiffany Bramson Mike Bramson Breon Brown CiJi Brown Victor Browne Daunne Bruni Lauryl Buckel Julie Bush Kevin Butler Elizabeth Carney Jeff Carter Diana Cervantes Kate Christiansen Jill Clymer Myrna Coen Carolyn Conrad Kathy Corbin Susan Corbin Patti Courchaine Steve Courchaine Damien Cox Ted Coyne Karen Coyne Dean Crescenzi Sophia Crescenzi Monica Cruz Olga Cueva Christiana Da-Silva Susan DeCicco

Kristen Dollard Brandi Dompe Victoria Dorigo Donna Dosa Caz Duffy Julie Dunlop Annie Edmonds Elysa Effner Kendra Elliott Linda Esposito Karen Essa Debbie Evans Becky Farhat Andres Fernandez Javier Fernandez Sr. Sue Ann Ferraro Rich Ferraro James S. Ferrier Bill Fields Samantha Fisher Bill Fisher Nick Franchino Marisa Franchino Mike Gallagher Bill Garber Fabienne Garber Michele Garber Rosie Garcia Paul Garcia Donna Gaytan Kathy George Colin Giffen Luana Giffen Michael Glazer Bill Glover

Paula Gonda Carolyn Good Paul Good Allison Goodman Tiffany Grana Kim Greenberg Nancy Grushesky Stan Grushesky Maryam Guran Velma Guzman Leslie Hair Maria Hall Tommy Hall Lotis Hervias Lucienne Hoffman Debbie Holert Lori Holt Aidan Hook Beth Hope Suzy Houghton Chip Houghton Lisa Hronek Paul Hronek Charles Hunter Brigid Huskey Anh Hyun Jonathan Jacobs Michael Jacobson Susan Jamerson Steve Jamerson Michael Jones Robin Josephson Christina Kahn Brian Kane Lisa Kane

Julie Kartalian Anie Kederian Bryan Kelley Pamela Kendall Robert Kernochan Lisa Kemper Lee Kissinger Bonnie Kleiger Lee Kleinberg Tammy Koch Robert Koch Doug Kougher Kim Kralj Jill Kramer Erin Lascala Ruby Lainez Mauricio Lainez Dori Lambert Charlotte Lamphere Lori Larcara Scott Law Roxanne Lee Linda Leff Pat Leff Stephen Lepire Linda Lepire Icela Lettera Greg Lew Susie Lew Robin Lewis Tali Levy Julie Lightner Rachel Littaua Susan Lopez Elise Macaluso-White

Carolyn Malek June Manatt Debra Manwiller Zaviar Mapara Eugenia Marrone Mario Mata Ann Mata Thomas Mathews Suzanne McCarthy Erin McClure Gretchen McColley Tim McDermott Sue McDermott Nancy McIlvaney Mike McNulty Nadine McNulty Lisa Mead Cory Merrill Courteney Merritt Sarah Michel Bita Mikhaili Kristine Miles Bart Miles Tina Miller Nathalie Miller Dana Mitchell Darren Mitchell Valerie Molina Lynette Montano Allison Moore Rosalind Moore Eduby Morales Minsoo Moutes-Lee Abdumanap Musabekov

Caitlin Myers Paloma Negev Debbie Nemit Sean Nicklaw Margaret Noji Mireya Noris Elizabeth Nye Leigh O’Dell Stephanie Oller Elizabeth Orozco Ricardo Ortiz Maria Ortiz Joshua Ott Tonya Owens Cathy Pantess Anna Parezo Susie Penney Ian Penney Lucy Perera Michelle Perez Leslie Perlow Karina Perrantes Marlon Perrantes Jolie Pfahler Steve Pfahler Desiree Photiadis Oscar Pizano Rozie Pizano Virginia Power Gail Powers Matia Prevas Jennifer Prince Lynn Quillin Curtis Quillin Juan Ramirez

Celia Rauda Suja Ravi LaKesha Rawls-Hunter Lilian Real Steve Reid Diana Rempel Angela Richardson Genalin Riley Kevin Riley Kimberly Rivetti Julie Robb John Robb Ena Roberts Brent Roberts Kimberli Robinson Joleen Rodriguez VJ Rodriguez Jennifer Romero Jason Rosebaugh Denise Rowe Michelle Rubi Rosalind Ruesga-Browne Noel Russo Damon Rutledge Ray Salac Mike Salerno Whitney Salerno Chad Saul Tom Schaefer Brandy Schaffels Margaret Scuderi Phillip Scuderi Amanda Serino Kim Shaffer

Rob Shaffer Sheri Sharma Jeffrey Shinbrot Anna Shirley David Shirley Jonna Short Gabriel Silva Christina Sion Joe Sion Alan Sjolander Michele Sjolander Rob Slingerland Amanda Slingerland Austen Smith Tucker Smith Dawn Smith Marc Smith Michelle Somers Steve Spencer Suzy Spencer Kathy Spira Beryl Stevens Russ Stong Candice Stong Maguire Sullivan Mike Sutyak Larry Tapia Danielle Tardino Luis Tarracena Trish Tejada Sherri Temple Ruth Teran Bruce Thomas Shereen Thomas Gonzalez

Junior Thurman Sylvia Toma Chrystal Torry Jim Townsend Thuyanh Tran Thuydan Tran Marlene Traynor Alan Traynor Karen Tucker Byron Tucker Jeanne Turbow David Valdez Colleen Van Zandt Riza Ventura Monica Verheggen Therese Vernoy Carmen Vigil Paul Vigil Robert Villegas Matthew Vinueza Nydia Walwyn Terri Weathers Catherine Weems David Weems Jody Weinberg Eileen Wiesner Arline Worcester Meredith Zamsky Elina Zaytsev Soraya Zeldita

A

t Crespi Carmelite High School, students strive to

reach their highest potential. Your support makes this possible.

It is the number one priority of the administration, fac-

ulty and staff of Crespi Carmelite High School to provide our students with the best possible education, grounded in the Carmelite tradition of building men of character.

The vitality of the school is made possible by the ongoing

philanthropic support of current and past parents, alumni, board members, faculty and staff, and friends of Crespi.

A Crespi education is not sustained by tuition alone.

We are extremely grateful for all those listed in this

report for their generosity and stewardship. The results of this generosity are immediate and lasting for the students and for the school.

Cash Gifts

Unrestricted gifts are applied to the Annual Fund, known as the Crespi Man Fund. Gifts may be made by cash, check or credit card.

As a Crespi board member and Chairman of the Finance Committee, it is heartening to see the continued growth of the Crespi Man Fund (CMF). These gifts from our generous supporters are meaningful so that the school can continue its mission of providing a first class education to the next generation of Crespi Men. – Joe Sykora, Finance Chair, father to Jeffrey Sykora ’03 and Robert Sykora ’05 value of the securities. Second, you are entitled to a

employees. The Crespi website has a tool to help you

securities on the date the gift is given.

Go to crespi.org/support/corporate-matching-gifts and

tax-deduction equal to the fair market value of the

Planned Giving

enter your employer’s name in the search bar.

Did you know there are creative ways to support Crespi

Amazon Smile

loved ones all benefit? These deferred contributions are

0.5% of all your purchases on Amazon.com to Crespi.

Carmelite High School in which Crespi, you and your

called “planned gifts,” because with thoughtful planning,

you can create additional tax or financial benefits for your family, while supporting Crespi. These include naming Crespi as a beneficiary of your estate, life insurance, IRA, 401(k) or other qualified retirement plans.

Gifts of Securities/Stocks

Corporate Matching Gifts

ings. First, you pay no capital gains tax on the increased

will match charitable contributions made by their

Gifts of appreciated securities offer a two-fold tax sav-

determine if your company has a matching gift policy.

Many employers sponsor matching gift programs and

The Amazon Smile program allows you to donate

Go to smile.amazon.com, sign in with your Amazon account, and then search for Crespi Carmelite High School as your charitable organization.

Thank you for supporting Crespi Carmelite High School. Every gift makes an impact!

Crespi Carmelite High School is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization. All gifts made to the school are tax deductible to the extent allowed by law.

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ince our founding in 1959, Crespi Carmelite High School relies upon the generosity of others to help advance our mission. Just as our academic success hinges on the dedication of our faculty, staff and students, we

depend upon the support of alumni, parents and friends who provide us with the

resources necessary to transform boys into Crespi Men. Be a part of Crespi’s future by giving in the following ways:

1. Planned Giving - Legacy Society

• Include a gift to Crespi in your will or trust.

• Designate a percentage of your retirement plan assets such as an IRA to Crespi.

• Designate a portion of your life insurance policy to support Crespi after your lifetime.

Dr. Kenneth A. Foersch

Gregoria Leoni

Brandon Lebrock ’10

Justin Ibarra ’10

President (818) 654-1306

Director of Advancement (818) 654-1321

Ashley Dill-Luderer

Debbie McGaughey

Nestor Pangan

Kendra Day

Marketing & Comm.

Associate (818) 654-1302

Alumni Engagement Officer (818) 654-1304

2. Stock or Securities Gifts 3. Crespi Man Fund

• Employer Matching Gift • Scholarship Donation

• Event Sponsorship

• Endowment Donation Events Director (818) 654-1333

All who study and work here at Crespi Carmelite High School are grateful for your continued support.

If you have questions about making a gift to Crespi, would like more information about upcoming events, or would like to receive emails about reunions, happenings on campus, and important news, please contact us.

Thank you for considering a gift to Crespi Carmelite High School!

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Events Coordinator (818) 654-1328

Database Analyst (818) 654-1302

Volunteer Coordinator (818) 654-1304

Crespi Carmelite High School 5031 Alonzo Ave., Encino, CA 91316 (818) 654-1304 advancement@crespi.org / crespi.org

Student Activities 2%

Sports, clubs and activities

166 State, CIF, League and individual championships

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Different types of AP courses offered

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14:1 Student-to-teacher ratio

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Cities served with bus service to Crespi throughout the greater 18

Los Angeles Area, the San Fernando and Conejo Valleys

6,600+ Alumni

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Faculty that hold advanced degrees, MA or PhD

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90%

60 Years of Building Crespi Men!

Our annual report reflects donations received from June 1, 2017 - May 31, 2018. / The Office of Advancement does its best to ensure all donors are recognized.

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CELT STATS AT A GLANCE

Admin.

Utilities & Maintenance

Instruction & Supplies

4%

5%

6% Sports Activities

53%

11%

19%

Faculty

Financial Aid & Scholarships

2017-18 School Operations Expenses Fundraising Net 3%

97% Tuition & Fees

2017-18 School Operations Revenue

Raised for 2017-18 Capital Projects: $1,495,476 School Operations: 957,033 TOTAL $2,452,509

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ABOUT US BOARD OF DIRECTORS

ADMINISTRATION

Very Rev. Joseph Atcher, O. Carm.

Mrs. Pat Baker Mr. Bob Barberie ’86 Rev. Thomas Batsis, O. Carm.

Mr. Michael Beugg Mr. Victor Cosentino Msgr. Jarlath Cunnane Mr. David DiTomaso ’74, Chair Dr. Kenneth Foersch Mr. Scott Gilderman Mr. Sean Howard ’87 Mr. Gordon Howe Dr. Liam Joyce Rev. Michael Kwiecien, O. Carm.

Mrs. Mary Beth Lutz Very Rev. Carl Markelz, O. Carm.

Ms. Allison Moore Mr. Craig Russell ’76 Mrs. Michele Sjolander Mr. Rob Slingerland Mr. Joe Sykora Mr. Art Tresierras ’91 Mr. Tom Turley ’83

Dr. Kenneth A. Foersch President

Very Rev. William J. Harry, O. Carm.

Prior Provincial Very Rev. Carl Markelz, O. Carm.

Vice Provincial Very Rev. Quinn Conners, O. Carm.

Provincial Councilor Rev. Paul Henson, O. Carm.

Provincial Councilor Rev. Daryl Moresco, O. Carm.

Provincial Councilor Rev. Emilio Rodriguez, O. Carm.

Provincial Councilor

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Mrs. Margie Moreno Director of Finance Mrs. Gregoria Leoni Director of Advancement Mr. Robert Kodama Director of Admissions Mr. Alan Swaney Vice-Principal of Academics Mr. Jeff Thornton Vice-Principal of Student & Campus Development Mrs. Sharon Barkins-Wasson Director of Counseling Mr. Chris Knabenshue Director of Campus Ministry Mrs. Donna Long Director of Student Activities Mr. Brian Bilek ’98 Director of Athletics Mr. Brett Louis Dean of Faculty Mr. Tim Selby Dean of Men Mr. Matthew Uy ’05 Director for the Center of Innovation & Technology

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Dr. Liam Joyce Principal

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