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Sr. Donna Marie Nicholas, O.P., gets ready to putt during the popular “Bet on the Sisters” competition.
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number of alumnae were in attendance at the 39th Annual Harry G. Johansing Scholarship Golf Tournament & Dinner at Oakmont Country Club in Glendale on Columbus Day 2013, but perhaps none was prouder to be there than Leesa Puleo Bland ‘83. She’s the mother of Julia Byrne ‘14, current ASB Treasurer and the evening’s featured speaker. Julia spoke to the assembled guests about her FSHA experience and how the school’s dedicated teachers have enabled her to reach great heights at FSHA, including a perfect score on the math section of her SATs. Her speech received a standing ovation. Despite competing with a Dodger playoff game, the annual event kept golfers busy on the course on a beautiful, sunny day. This yearly event is a long-established tradition at FSHA, building community and raising funds for the Harry G. Johansing Endowed Scholarship Fund, which is the largest endowed scholarship fund at the school. Participants from all corners of the FSHA community — current parents, past parents and alumnae alike — enjoyed a day of golf at Oakmont, where they were greeted on the course by Srs. Carolyn McCormack, O.P. and Celeste Marie Botello, O.P. Diners arrived around 5 p.m. to join in for hosted cocktails, hors d’oeuvres and a silent auction on the patio before heading inside for a gourmet dinner. One highlight was a putting contest called “Bet on the Sisters,” with Sr. Jennifer Ogorek emerging victorious. Inside the dining room was where Julia delivered her winning speech, as well as the final drawings for both the cash and jewelry raffles.
Golf Committee Chair: Craig Shewfelt (Haley ’14) Bob Altman (Katie ‘15) Tom Altmayer (Katherine ‘14) Richard Ashworth (Adrienne ’14) Tim Bosveld (Megan ’14) Steve Buntich (Grace ‘17) Joe Chavez (PJ Murietta ‘04, Dani ’14) Alison & Mike Davitt (Abby ’12) Mike Delaney (Dana ‘14, Kelly ’17) Jim Hamm (Megan ’10, Sarah ’17) Claudia & Chuck Hartwig (Erin ’09, Katie ’14) Jeff Housman (Leah ’09, Kira ’13) David Katz (Emily ’12, Camille ’16)
Conrado Lopez (Anna ‘15) Tony Maniscalchi (Taylor ’11) Rick McGregor (Victoria ’13, Anastasia ’14) Steve Pappas (Danae ‘13) Brenda & Len Pieroni (Allison ‘16) Paul Porter (Anna ’13) John Saydah (Jessica ’09) Keith Sharp (Katie ’11, Emily ’13) Maki Shewfelt (Haley ‘14) Steve Sinclair (Sarah ‘15) Ellen & Brendan Turner (Megan ‘09) Alex Venneri (Cristina ‘16) James Van de Voorde (Grace ‘17) Jim Vitale (Lisa ’11) Student speaker Julia Byrne ’14 and her mother Leesa Puleo Bland ‘83 relax during the cocktail hour.
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