The Vector - Fall 2013

For The Moreau Catholic High School Community

2013 Fall

Bringing Holy Cross Values to the field — page 4

2012-2013 Annual Report — page 15

Volume 29 No. 3— Fall 2013

President Mr. Terry Lee

Principal

Not Your Ordinary Siblings Margaret Smith ’01, Capt. United States Marine Corps and brother James Smith ’98. James served as Captain in the 82nd Airborne Division.

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Features 4 The Field—Lifelong Lessons on the Meaning of Hope, Respect and Family 6 Girl Power—Strength and Grace Defy Gravity on the Field 8 Clearing the Bar—9 Feet Above the Field 10 Peter Peabody—The Voice of Moreau 10 Connect: Alumni Athletic Events 11 Moreau Catholic’s Newest Sport: Water Polo 12 Not Your Ordinary Siblings—Moreau Alumni Serve Their Country 14 Turn Up The Amp—2013 Student Fundraiser 15 2012-2013 Moreau Catholic Annual Report

Ms. Lisa Tortorich

Design, Production and Photography Christine Kosmicki Communications Coordinator

Contributors Diana (Straggas) DeFrance ’76 Christine Kosmicki Terry Lee Dani Lorta ’89

Board of Trustees Mr. Dennis Mastrantonio ’71, Chair Mrs. Barbara Hemenez, Vice-Chair Mr. Eugene Ashley Sr. Ramona Bascom, OP Ms. Cynthia Bath Hon. Paul Delucchi ’87 Mrs. Maritza Ilario Mr. Rick L’ Heureux Mr. Terry Lee Ms. Marta Leon Sr. Christopher Miller, OP Fr. Paul Minnihan ’84 Br. William Nick, CSC Mrs. Charlene Raimondi Mr. Ed Raney Mr. Kevin Sweeney ’72 Ms. Lisa Tortorich

28 Class of ’83 Reunion 29 Class of ’73 Reunion 29 2013 Alumni Run Garin Park 30 Introducing Julia Ando, Director of Admissions 31 Mariner Waves 34 In Memoriam 34 Anthony Chavez ’73—In His Own Words

­­Published by: Moreau Catholic High School 27170 Mission Boulevard Hayward, CA 94544 Phone: 510.881.4300 www.moreaucatholic.org

Letter from the President

Mrs. Charlene Raimondi, Legacy Circle Donor Campaign for Champions

Dear Mariners, It is with an abundance of gratitude and appreciation that we present our 2012-2013 Annual Report in this issue of The Vector. Each year, we report back to our community on our fundraising efforts for the previous fiscal year. While we also take every opportunity to thank you in a variety of more personal ways, this public thank you is important for all readers to see. Each and every gift made to Moreau Catholic High School is valued, vital, and put to great use. We could not be the successful institution we are without the generous support of alumni, parents, grandparents, faculty, staff, foundations, businesses, and friends. On behalf of our Board of Trustees, teachers, support staff, and students, thank you for all you do for our school.

This issue of The Vector also highlights some amazing experiences from our alumni—reflections from the past, wisdom gained, challenges overcome, and life lessons learned. The faculty and staff love hearing the stories of our former students, and our current students are inspired by those who went before them. We welcome your story ideas—please contact us and let us know what you are up to!

Moreau Catholic also welcomes two new members to our Board of Trustees—Marta Vera Leon and Ed Raney.

Marta is a current parent, volunteered as a parent ambassador, and has been a wonderful supporter of Moreau Catholic High School along with her husband Mike. She will be assisting us with our admissions and marketing efforts. Ed is an alumni parent and former Booster Club president. He has been an active member of the finance and institutional advancement committees, as well as the school’s investment subcommittee. He currently chairs the finance committee, and can be found moving the chains at home football games. We are grateful to both Marta and Ed for their service to our school I hope to see more of you this year at Homecoming on Friday, October 25th. Thank you again for the support, prayers and gifts you share with Moreau Catholic High School. We pray for you through the intercession of Blessed Basil Moreau and Saint André Bessette.

With gratitude,

Terry Lee President

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THE FIELD

Lifelong lessons on the meaning of Hope, Respect and Family

Sportsmanship and showing respect toward our opponents and each other are key Holy Cross values.

—Coach Robert Gatrell receives a pre-game blessing from Fr. Bruce Cecil, CSC.

For almost 50 years, THE FIELD has been the largest classroom at Moreau Catholic. It is where four Holy Cross pillars—Bringing Hope, Educating Hearts and Minds, Being Family and Building Respect— were taught to Mariner athletes by legendary coaches. These same values, proven to be timeless and true, are inspiring a new generation of champions.

Today’s young Mariners have the opportunity to acquire life-long hearts and minds skills, endurance and strength by training or competing on the field. Their accomplishments are due in no small part to the family of coaches, Boosters, and parent volunteers who mentor, chauffeur, staff, and fundraise and to the decades of leadership provided by Athletic Director Christine Krisman.

Never lose hope. “Life is hard. Football prepares you for overcoming adversity.”

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—Coach Andrew Cotter

Being Family: we have each other’s backs—on and off the field.

A resurgent Mariner football team, coached by the patient and persevering Andrew Cotter and the dynamic apostle of BOOM, Rob Gatrell, is bringing hope and excitement to the Mariner community. Running Back Jason Hinton ’15, has contributed buzz to a strong team. In four games, Jason rushed for 1,109 yards on 89 carries with 18 touchdowns. Mariner home games begin with a leisurely trickle, but by sunset the bleachers are filled to capacity with enthusiastic parents, alumni and friends. The surrounding spaces are noisy with greetings, conversations, and hugs. No other space on the Moreau campus has the almost mystical power to draw such a diverse and multi-generational gathering. No other space holds as many collective memories as the field. The sentiment is best summed up by faculty alumnus Dave Baptist ’85, “Good times, good times.”

Soon, a new Athletics and Student Activities Complex will replace the worn turf and the dusty track. The Campaign for Champions is in its 4th quarter of fundraising for the high-tech improvements which will include an all-weather track with eight lanes, a field lined for both football and soccer and bleachers for 1,500 spectators. The last football game played on the original turf will take place on October 25th at Moreau’s Homecoming.

Next year, a new era begins.

“You guys are my family.”

—Coach Andrew Cotter Being Family, a really Big family!

The Athletic Department is assisted by over 1,075 volunteers during the course of a year.

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Mariner Girl Power Strength and grace defy gravity on the field Jasmine (Sowunmi) Ogle ’90 Head Coach, Rally Squad

“Cheerleading is a sport and we treat it that way in our conditioning and preparation for games and performances.”

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The 62 young women of Moreau Catholic’s Rally Squad are the spirit leaders of the school. Their smiles and energy raise the emotional threshold of events in the gym and at football games. They are much more than mere decoration, however. They are true athletes who execute complex routines which require strength, endurance, flexibility, precision and a lot of courage.

Jasmine (Sowunmi) Ogle ’90 spends six to ten hours weekly leading the young women in practice and through a rigorous conditioning regimen that targets their core and upper body. The

resulting strength gives them confidence and prevents injuries. Many members of the Rally Squad also play sports or participate in Moreau’s dance program.

Sidney Nguyen ’16 and Michaela Wong ’16 (profiled on page 7) are pole vaulters.

As a student at Moreau Catholic, Coach Ogle participated in Cheer and Song for three years. In addition to her work as a conditioning coach, she choreographs the routines for the three squads. The dances are edgy and dynamic and the routines incorporate much more tumbling than in years past.

Let to right: Siena Scoppetta ’17, Alexis Portea ’14, Jasmyn Fletcher ’15 and Michaela Wong ’16

As the Rally Squad’s Assistant Coach for Logistics, parent and Moreau Catholic staff member Julie Maroun supports Coach Ogle in all aspects of the program. Her daughter Jocelyn ’12 participated in 2 years of competition Cheer at Motions Cheer Gyms. Despite significant health challenges as a freshman, Jocelyn participated in all four years of Varsity Song at Moreau and was recently selected for the squad at St. Mary’s College. J.C. Maroun ’14 is on the Mariner Varsity Football team.

Moreau Catholic’s Rally Squad athletes and their coaches, Jasmine and Julie,

Monique Cruz ’16 gets high off the ground.

are looking forward to the new field with a high-tech surface. Until then, be sure

come see the outstanding athleticism of these young women at the Homecoming game on October 25th. to

Corinna Sanding ’14

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Coach/Teacher Ben Greenbaum ’00 demonstrates a core-strenghtening exercise.

Sophomore Sidney Nguyen is deceptively strong despite her petite frame. She can dead lift more than her weight.

Clearing the Bar 9 feet above the field

As a Moreau Catholic senior, coach and theology teacher Ben Greenbaum ’00 was the Hayward Area Athletic League Champion and Bayshore North Coast Champion in pole vaulting. During his time at Moreau, Ben played 4 years of soccer, 3 years of football, ran 1 year of cross country and competed in track and field for 4 years. The practical knowledge Ben gained from his extensive participation in athletics, combined with his all-consuming passion for coaching provides “his girls” with an exceptional mentor. Ben does not use the phrase possessively.

Rather, it expresses the pride he has in the accomplishments of “his” volleyball team and the pole vaulters he trains—the concern he extends to all facets of their well-being and academic endeavors. Ben Greenbaum is truly a hearts and minds coach.

After finishing his degree at the University of California, Davis, Ben came back to Moreau Catholic to coach. During his first season, Coach Greenbaum mentored pole vaulter Audrey Miciano, who qualified for the North Coast Section Championship as a first year participant in the sport.

Ben’s training regimen develops athletic potential quickly and this year, he has four up and coming stars: Sidney Nguyen ’16, Michaela Wong ’16, Kim Rivera ’15 and Ericka Serrano ’15.

Sophomore Michaela Wong is powerful and graceful.

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Pole vaulting translates the kinetic energy accumulated from a sprint approach into potential energy stored by the elasticity of the pole. The objective is to gain as much initial vertical height as possible by jumping off the ground. It takes upper and lower body strength, balance and accuracy to plant the pole and sail above the bar.

To build strength, Michaela and Sidney work through a series of exercises that Coach Greenbaum adjusts for level of difficulty and number of repetitions. The girls develop balance through walking on their hands and core strength by leg raises that flip them upside down in one movement, mimicking the motion of getting over the bar.

In addition to training and competing in pole vault and performing with Varsity Cheer, Sidney and Michaela carry a challenging academic load that includes honors classes. Coach Greenbaum makes sure they stay on track with homework.

Currently, the girls can easily clear 9 feet and are getting close to the school record which Coach Greenbaum thinks “his girls” might crush this year.

Michaela and Sidney maintain perfect form when they walk across the floor on their hands.

Sidney performs stunts with Varsity Cheer and makes them look so easy!

Coach Greenbaum protects Sidney’s lower back while she uses her core strength to lift her lower body above her shoulders.

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CONNECT ALUMNI ATHLETIC EVENTS Alumni & Alumnae Soccer Saturday, December 7th Soccer Field Check in & warm up: 6:00 pm Game: 7:00 pm Alumni players: Free + complimentary alumni t-shirt Spectators: $5 each or $15 for family of 4+ www.moreaucatholic.org/alumnisoccer13 Alumni Basketball Saturday, December 7th Main Gym Check in & warm up: 6:00 pm Game: 7:00 pm Alumni players: Free + complimentary alumni t-shirt Spectators: $5 each or $15 for family of 4+ www.moreaucatholic.org/alumni bball13 Alumni Baseball Saturday, February 8th Baseball Field Check in & warm up: 9:00 am Game 1: 10:00 am Pot Luck BBQ 12:00 pm

Peter Peabody: The Voice of Moreau

Beloved Moreau faculty member, Peter Peabody, has been announcing and running the clock at Moreau Catholic athletic events for over 17 years. He has seen more games than anyone at the school. Peter is looking forward to the new sound system which will enable everyone to hear him. Although he will miss the “mud, guts, and glory” of football games played on the grass and in the rain, he welcomes the new improvements and high-tech surface of the soon to be built field which will reduce injuries and will restore pride in Moreau’s facilities. It is not surprising to learn that Peter takes special care to be fair and supportive of both teams on the field. His Holy Cross values are apparent in everything he does.

Thank you, Peter!

Game 2: 1:00 pm dependent upon # of players on-site by 11:30 am Alumni players: Free + complimentary alumni t-shirt Spectators: $5 each or $15 for family of 4+ www.moreaucatholic.org/alumnibaseball13 Alumnae Softball Saturday, February 22nd Standley Field Check in & warm up: 9:00 am Game: 10:00 am Alumni players: Free + complimentary alumni t-shirt Spectators: $5 each or $15 for family of 4+ Lunch immediately following game www.moreaucatholic.org/alumnaesb13 Register at: www.moreaucatholic.org/alumnievents For more information, contact: Dani Lorta ’89 Annual Giving and Alumni Relations Coordinator dlorta@moreaucatholic.org

Campaign for Champions, Gold Level Donors Randy ’75 and Rene ’74 Willet “I chose to give to the Campaign for Champions because I owe a lot to Moreau Catholic. The school took a chance on me and allowed me to attend in 1971. I played football for Coach Vermeil, one of the most exciting times of my high school experience. The Vermeil years seemed short in time but were very successful in terms of winning and sportsmanship. Moreau Catholic and Coach Vermeil taught me about discipline and how to believe in myself, both of which have left a positive, lasting impact on me. My wife and I are extremely grateful to Moreau Catholic and are honored to be MVP’s for the Campaign for Champions.”

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Left to right: Acacia Wagoner ’15, Jonathan Landavazo ’14 Kassandra Eastep ’14 Ana Patterson Fr. Bruce Cecil, CSC

Moreau Catholic’s Newest Sport:

WATER POLO Jonathan Landavazo ’14, who has played water polo since he was in elementary school, mobilized a critical mass of interest in the sport and a Mariner Water Polo Team was formed this year. Modern Language teacher and swim coach Ana Patterson recruited Moreau’s own Fr. Bruce Cecil, CSC to partner as a coach.

The workouts take place four days a week and include grueling (no feet touching the bottom) drills to build endurance. Practices end with a spirited girls vs. guys scrimmage.

Acacia Wagoner ’15, makes it look easy.

2012-13 Mariner Teams Ride the Wave The Mariner Athletic teams

began the 2012-13 school year with some trepidation, but also with great goals and hopes for success. The North Coast Section Realignment Committee established new leagues and through this process Moreau Catholic returned to the Mission Valley Athletic League (MVAL) after 20 years in the Hayward Area Athletic League.

During the first season of competition, Moreau Catholic made its presence known, with great performances in tennis, golf, cross country, and football. As the outstanding fall team, Girls Varsity Volleyball won the championship in a playoff game with Newark Memorial and earned an automatic berth to the NCS playoffs. Four out of the five fall teams went on to NCS playoffs, with football traveling to Arcata for the first round game.

The winter season of sports was equally exciting. The Girls Basketball team was League Champion, and Boys Basketball placed 2nd with a frosh-laden team that excited fans wherever they played. Both teams hosted a first round game for NCS playoffs and played Healdsburg High, and both teams won!

Spring sports did not disappoint as Badminton placed first in the Division II playoff and went on to NCS where they placed 6th as a team. Pole Vault was the event of choice in Track as two vaulters went on to Meet of Champions, working to break the school record in the process. Baseball and softball both fared well in league then went on to NCS playoffs where both teams made it to the semi-finals, only to lose a close battle to the eventual winners of Division IV playoffs.

With 2 league championships, 14 out of 17 programs going on to NCS playoffs, and Rally Squad going to Nationals, it was again a banner year for Mariner Athletics.

All programs are looking forward to “Riding the Wave” into the 2013-14 school year and more successes within the league and beyond.

—Christine Krisman Moreau Catholic Athletic Director

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Not Your Ordinary Siblings Virginia Military Institute Graduates and Moreau Alumni Serve Their Country

James Bryant Smith ’98 Served as Captain in the 82nd Airborne Division

Against the advice of my Moreau guidance counselor, I applied for only one college. Virginia Military Institute offered none of the comforts of the commonplace four-year colleges, but instead promised adversity and discomfort.

I visited VMI one cold October night. The dark and noisy barracks—which World War II General George C. Marshall once inhabited as a young cadet—scared me more than anything. But at the same time, I knew VMI would be my starting line, a challenge to prepare me for the rigors of the real world.

I didn’t know it then, but I had already faced challenges that would prepare me for military college and beyond. Although I lived out my Moreau High School days in painful shyness and academic mediocrity, I found my calling in long-distance running, where Coaches Phil Wilder and Eric Ackerman taught me the value of mental discipline and intense physical effort. In short, they taught me how to hurt, and there would be no better training for the coming years as a cadet, an officer, and a combat leader.

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did not serve in the military, I could never live with myself knowing that the freedom I enjoyed was bought and preserved with the sweat and blood of better citizens than I. So I volunteered for an Army commission. After the September 11th attacks, it was clear that every generation has its defining conflict, and mine was at hand.

Recognizing that I would have to face that conflict not only as an individual but as a troop leader, I sought and was granted admission to Ranger School, the Army’s premier combat leadership course. Earning the coveted Ranger tab after two attempts, I reported to the 82nd Airborne Division, where I took command of an infantry platoon.

The catch was that my soldiers weren’t technically infantry; they were cooks. With civilian contractors to run the dining halls, the Army’s food service soldiers were free to cross-train for other roles in the combat theater, and the group I led was already the best platoon of cooks anywhere in the Division.

For ten months, we patrolled Afghanistan’s Kandahar province, the

Every one of my soldiers came home alive, but we served with several brave men and women who made the ultimate sacrifice in defense of their nation’s ideals, and their own as well.

spiritual home of the Taliban, providing a “Quick Reaction Force” for other units in the area. Every one of my soldiers came home alive, but we served with several brave men and women who made the ultimate sacrifice in defense of their nation’s ideals, and their own as well.

At our final formation before leaving Afghanistan, my platoon was singled out for praise by the brigade commander and I received recognition for my own performance. But no amount of official notice or decoration can compare to the deep satisfaction and personal validation I felt upon meeting that challenge.

Seven years later, and presumably seven years wiser, I am an attorney with a desk job (if that’s not redundant). In my free time I coach Moreau’s mock trial team, and I find myself wondering what distant challenges I am preparing them to face.

I realized that if I did not take the opportunity to serve and be part of something, I would always wonder and regret.

So I found myself driving to Quantico to secure a set of those famous dress blues.

A graduation speaker told my class that “it will be difficult for you to see VMI in your rear view mirror…” I did not have that difficulty, but I am forever grateful of the positive way in which that institution altered the trajectory of my life.

Without VMI I doubt that it ever would have occurred to me that I would be interested in or capable of serving in the United States Marine Corps, and I may very well have missed the opportunity to make what has been the best decision of my life.

My brother James graduated from Moreau in 1998 and started at VMI later that summer, while I was going into my sophomore year at Moreau. I was often asked whether I would follow in his footsteps, and early on I thought that was the most ridiculous thing I had ever heard. But over the next two years I had plenty of fun and freedom, and by senior year I started thinking I wanted something different than the typical college. My application to VMI was the only one I turned in, and I was accepted as an early admission. I wanted a challenge, and that is certainly what I received.

Margaret Smith ’01 Capt. United States Marine Corps I had been at VMI only a couple of months when September 11, 2001 happened. VMI felt the repercussions as cadets in the reserves were activated, National Guardsmen called, and others graduated, commissioned, and deployed; my brother among the latter.

I developed a sense that I should serve, but did not know in what capacity.

Thanks to the inspiring Marine Officer Instructor and his Assistant, I was identified and convinced to attend Marine Corps Officer Candidates School (OCS) during the summer of 2004 — it was a big selling point that I could decline a commission after graduating from OCS. Even with VMI’s ratline under my belt, OCS was more challenging — same difficult, sleep-deprived circumstances, but instead of being expected to simply follow orders and execute tasks, we were evaluated on our ability to lead our peers and make effective decisions. Despite passing grades, I was pretty miserable at OCS and often thought about “dropping on request,” i.e. removing myself from the program. I never brought myself to do it, though. DOR is just a euphemism for

quitting. So I laughed when I could, cried when I needed to (at the end of the day, and only around peers – don’t judge me), and, without being conscious of it, forced myself to get through the next evolution.

Not a bad way to get through a hard time in life, as it turns out.

During my senior year at VMI I was on the fence about the Marine Corps. I didn’t know what to expect or if I would be worthy. The decision did not come to me until one of the last weekends in early spring when I had to buy my dress uniform or I would not be ready to commission with my classmates. I realized that if I did not take the opportunity to serve and be part of something, I would always wonder and regret. So I found myself driving to Quantico to secure a set of those famous dress blues. Come May 2005 I was excited and nervous to be moving on to the next challenge, and proud to be counted among the 16 cadets commissioning into the Marine Corps.

It has been more than eight years since my parents pinned on my second lieutenant bars and my brother administered the oath to me. I have served in the Marine Aircraft Wing and the Division, deployed to Iraq and Afghanistan, worked on staff of the OCS I so disliked as a candidate, and am currently serving as a Company Commander. I sleep well feeling like I am doing meaningful work, and when I can have a positive impact on a Marine’s life that makes it all the more worthwhile.

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$113,000

Money Raised

2012

2013

$108,000

$113,000

Mariners participating in the 2013 Student Fundraiser brought

Participation 78% 85%

in $113,000 for the new Athletics & Student Activities Complex:

BBQ Attendance

568

608

an LED scoreboard, sound system and athletic equipment.

Top Sellers

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Students selling at least $150 worth of raffle tickets attended a celebration BBQ with games and a chance to dunk their favorite faculty member. Moreau Catholic’s principal, Ms. Lisa Tortorich, displayed good humour in the face of errant balls and icy water.

Diana Garcia ’16 had an out-of-body experience during the celebration BBQ. Lauren McGary ’14 flew through the obstacle course.

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M o r e a u C at h o l i c H i g h S c h o o l

2 0 1 2 -2 0 1 3 A nn u a l R e p or t S u s ta i n i n g t h e L e g a c y — E n s u r i n g t h e F u t u r e

Br. Fisher Iwasko, CSC Moreau Catholic’s first principal, laying sod on the football field-to-be, 1970

Ways To Give There are many ways you can make charitable contributions to Moreau Catholic High School and invest in its future.

Cash Gifts Cash donations, whether by check, credit card, or electronic transfer, are the easiest way for most donors to give to Moreau Catholic.

Pledges A pledge is a form of gift that enables the donor to make a contribution on a set schedule over an agreed upon length of time, usually several months to a few years. This often allows a donor to commit to an amount larger than they might otherwise be able to make within a one year time frame. The Office of Institutional Advancement has the ability to accommodate pledge payment schedules suiting most circumstances.

Stocks & Bonds Stocks and bonds are a tax-wise way to make a contribution. Donors are often able to make a larger donation than with cash and these donations usually provide savings on capital gains taxes. Depending upon your individual tax situation, you may receive an income tax deduction for full fair market value. Be sure to discuss this type of donation with your financial advisor or broker.

Real Estate Given the dynamic real estate market over the past several years, a donation of real estate may be beneficial to both the donor and to Moreau Catholic. In order to continue our mission, Moreau Catholic will consider on a caseby-case basis accepting the gift of a home, vacation property, condominium, apartment complex, undeveloped land, or other real estate.

Paid Up Life Insurance Donors who own paid up life insurance policies that are no longer needed for its original purpose may donate the policy to Moreau Catholic by transferring ownership to the school. Generally, the donor will be entitled to an income tax deduction for the cash surrender value. Discuss this option with your insurance agent.

Wills, Trusts, and Planned Giving Please include Moreau Catholic High School in your estate plans. Inclusion in your will can take several forms: • Designate a specific amount to be directed to the school.

• Designate a percentage of your estate to be directed to the school.

• Designate the “remainder” portion of your estate that is left over when all other obligations and provisions have been addressed.

For document preparation, please use the legal title of the school: Moreau Catholic High School Trained financial advisors can provide you with additional estate planning options that are appropriate for your individual situation. Be sure to contact your attorney or financial advisor to discuss any implications a charitable contribution may have on your taxes and your estate.

For more information or to discuss any donation, contact the

Office of Institutional Advancement at 510.881.4322.

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Fundraising 2012-2013 Gifts and Grants $782,366 Alumni $141,103 Alumni Parents $35,570 Board of Trustees and Committee Members $100,490 Corporations $304,917 Current Parents $99,982 Faculty and Staff $43,435 Foundations $33,155 Friends of Moreau $23,714 Special Events Crab Feed Funding Hopes and Dreams Luncheon Moreau Golf Classic Student Fundraiser

$219,011 $83,021 $84,978* $28,990 $107,000

Other Fundraising $120,807 Athletic Boosters Memberships, Mariner Wear $73,912 Booster Concessions $46,895 Total Fundraising

$1,122,184

Fundraising Designations $1,122,184 Athletics $311,848 Curriculum and Technology $600 Campaign for Champions $510,892 Restricted - other $14,521 Scholarships and Tuition Assistance $126,464 Teves Theatre Renovation $3,025 Unrestricted Annual Giving $144,624 Visual and Performing Arts $10,210 *(total reflected in Gifts and Grants section, above)

Monica (Wuelfing) Slivinsky ’87 and Mitchell ’16

Campaign for Champions, Gold Level Donors Monica (Wuelfing) Slivinsky ’87 and Barry Slivinsky “It is an exciting time to be an alumni parent. Although the current football field holds many happy memories of those long ago Friday night football games, it will be great to see the new athletic facilities built. We feel proud in the investment we are making for this project and know that many future generations of Mariners will enjoy the new field and track.”

Visit campaignforchampions.com and make a pledge today!

Donors Make an Impact: Tuition Assistance Katia Gomez ’05 received tuition assistance Tuition Assistance 2013/14 while at Moreau Catholic. Katia started a nonprofit organization, Education2Envision, to help educate children in Honduras. In the poorer villages, less than 10% of the entering class graduates from primary school each year. Her efforts won her first prize and $100,000 at the 2012 Do Something!

Awards for young philanthropists.

$1.5 million in tuition assistance was awarded to families in need for the 2013-14 school year.

Through the generosity of Moreau’s donors, —Mariner families were able to make their children’s dreams of an outstanding Moreau education come true.

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Campaign for champions It's the 4th Quarter and the Campaign for Champions Needs You on the Team!

We need everyone's support to be successful in our efforts to build our new Athletics & Student Activities Complex.

Legacy Circle - $25,001+

Tom and Kathleen Alcott Brad ’72 and Julie Faria

Cheryl (Baglietto) Meares ’75 & Nick Meares ’11

Scott and Margie Martin

Dave Capurro ’77 Congregation of Holy Cross, Moreau Province

The Foxworthy Family

Cynthia and Girish Mhatre

Robert and Jennifer Parker

Lauren ’97 and John Lek

Gary, Kathy, Garrett, and Allison Miranda

Peter D. Peabody and Peggy (Reilly ’78) Peabody

Fremont Bank Foundation

The Muhr Family

Coach O’Brien

Kevin Pratt ’82

Tim and Maritza Ilario

Monica and Barry Slivinsky

Michael ’69 and Alda O’Neill

The Prisk Family

Steve ’78 and Roxy Klein

Randy ’75 and Rene ’74 Willet

Palace Garage Inc.

Margie and Ed Raney

Anonymous

Galloway/Hirstein Family

Family of Nick Hess

Ahmad Rangchi

Silver Champions - $2,500+

Dr. Scott Rivenes ’83 and Dr. Shannon Rivenes

Ronald and Chris Rebello

Jesus Armas

Ami Schelin

David R. Baptist

Karen and Daniel Smith

Ignacio Martinez and Cynthia Bath Moreau Catholic Boosters The Raimondi Family Wayne & Gladys Valley Foundation

Coach Jerry, Debbie and Ashton ’03 Sheets Peter Shelley Sam ’77 and Sharon Smith

Varsity Champions - $1,000+

Anonymous

Mrs. Sandra Bemiss (Alex ’11 Shelby ’15)

Chris ’90 and Alva Valle

Big Rick Foundation, INC.

Paul Van Loon ’80

Mike and Marta Leon

Larry Castillo

Anthony B. Varni

Courtney Lyon ’06, Catlyn Lyon ’05, Cassidy Lyon ’13

Tony and Kristy Caviglia

Sam Wong and Mary Bengtson-Wong

The Hemenez Family

Fr. Bruce Cecil, CSC

Petar Zegura

Ruben and Lois Quilalang

Dennis ’71 and Theresa Mastrantonio

Simon and Christine Chiu

Michael ’74 and Linda Schmitz

Patrick ’81 and Gabriella McGann

Janet Chrisman and Judith Halper ’86

Bench Strength Champions -$750+

The Schott Family

Shawn and Tiffany (Morneau) Shugrue ’02

Zarina Dean ’16

Kevin ’72 and Christine Sweeney

Richard and Jan Smith

Paul A. Delucchi

Edmar and Elena Soriano

Jaime A. Fernandez

Kevin Sullivan ’76

Serena Foxworthy

Champions Circle - $25,000+

Henny Chen

Tom Cole ’75

Greg Knudson and Janis (Kovacich ’85) Knudson, In Honor of Robbie Wilson ’12

Kyle ’ 13 and Erin ’16 Hogan

Victors Circle - $15,000+

Diamond Champions - $10,000+ In Memory of Michael “Fish” Allen Eugene and Celine Ashley

Bronze Champions - $1,500+

Tony ’77 and Cindy Dorado Terry Lee

Kim, Vince ’77, Sammy ’07, James ’10 Capurro

Phyllis Moroney

Dr. Joseph Connell

Raimondi’s Paint and Wallpaper

Kevin Dowling ’80

Mr. Jeff Stone, MCHS Math Teacher

In Memory of Scott Sanborn ’78

Platinum Champions - $7,500+ Rodger and Beverly (McCall ’74) Witham

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Kathleen (Ferenz) Cande ’77

Paredes Family

Ed and Rani Hernandez Colleen Kelly John ’89 and Junghwa Kim

Gold Champions - $5,000+

Elmer and Jesusa Magbanua

AdMail Express, Inc.

Tom and Judy Mathews

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Tom Garcia and Family Robert Gatrell Jose and Christina Govea Eric and Michelle Havard Bill and Nancy Katen John P. Kennedy Leah Keough-Alcott ’06 Kevin and Karen Kinast David ’82 and Kathleen King Mr. and Ms. M. Krisman Ms. Debra (Spillers) Martin ’83 and Mr. Victor Martin

Mildred Bingham Mr. and Mrs. Robert Blanchet The Capurro Family Kelsey Cardana ’07 Coach Cotter Kevin ’00 and Melissa ’ 01 Futagaki Mr. and Mrs. Guillermo A. Garcia Coach Ben Greenbaum ’00 Patrick Isom Cheri Levesque ’94 The Pena Family Shirley Pidlaoan Reynaldo Salgado Wendy Sylvia ’85 Samantha Wainwright The Wilders

Donations can be made safely and securely • Visit campaignforchampions.com and use the donate features • Indicate your pledge on the enclosed envelope • Call the Office of Institutional Advancement at 510.881.4322 • Donate or pledge a gift of any amount or set up a pledge by texting MOREAU at 56512* from your smartphone. Access the QR code below.

Team Players - up to $749

Cross Electrical Inc

Barbara Mangiardi

The Santana Family

Arnie and Grace Acosta

Maureen Cunningham ’73

Shawna Martin

The Santillano Family

Javier Alfaro

Christina Davini ’04

Dana McCall ’13

The Saxon Family

Jorge Alfaro

Lisa Davini Pope ’79

Robert and Elsa McCutcheon

Schroeder Family

Delilah Alvarez ’06

Diana (Straggas) DeFrance ’76

Nichole McGowen Pickett

Vincent Semonsen ’72

Anonymous (7)

Veronica I. Diaz ’98

Nadine Medeiros

Nancy Hormel-Smith ’89

The Austin Family

Dominican Sisters of Mission San Jose

Mezzetta Family

Barbara Stewart ’74

G. Scott Barton

Theresa M. Doty

Brandon ’09 and Audrey ’11 Miciano

Gail ( Bonora) Swartzendruber ’79

Madeline Bender

The Downs Family

Basir and Diana Momand

The Templeton Family

Coach Diane Blackwell, Alitta Boyd ’09 and DeJuan Johnson

Terry Eidson ’76

Michael Moran ’74

Karen Thomas

The Esparza Family

Mario A. Moreno ’15

Kevin and Carla ’01 Tibbets

Ken and Jane (Rataczak) Boettcher

Liz Flores

Donald Morneau

The Toouli Family

Robert Boothby

Bonnie Gallogly

Brooke Nelson

Andrew Toscano ’04

The Boswell Family

Patricia A. Geister

Ray & Gyn Ng

Quang Trinh ’88

Matt and Vickie Bottero

The Godfrey Family

The Nirmal Family

Saul Ulloa and Maria Vera

Adam and Melissa (Keough-Alcott ’03) Brito

Paula M. Gogin

O’Connell Family

United Way of Greater Philadelphia & SNJ

John C. Brosnan

Celia Gomez

Mr. and Mrs. James C. Olson

Mike and Joy Uomoto

Rita Buckley ’77

Gary Gongwer

Bob and Rebekah Ontiveros

Robert and Lisa Ussery

Keelyn (O’ Neil) Butler ’89

Jim Goudreau ’77

Mr. Parisotto and Ms. Trowell

Peter Van Loon ’79

David and Darlene Butner

Sonia Gril-Martyn ’81

Ana Patterson

John Van Metre ’00

Frank and Ida Cabrera

John and Dorene Halseth

James Patterson and Fran Warmerdam ’73

Mark ’72 and Debra Van Metre

Grace M. Campbell

Mary Ellen Harmeyer ’83

Gregory Pelegrin ’91

Matthew Van Metre ’99

Jesse and Alison Canchola

The Henriguez Family

In memory of Mary Socorro Dancoe

Wells Fargo - Matching Gift Center

Randy Candelario ’75

Arlene Hood

Penny Pendola, Ed.D.

Laura Zaro

Janet Capurro-Graham

Mr. and Mrs. Edward E. Horvath

Mr. and Mrs. Brian T. Phillips

Francisco and Elizabeth Zermeno

Ann Caslin ’92

Joe and Kristina Hudelson

Donald Presten ’80

Jessica Chavez ’14

Kim and Rachel Hyland

Mary Pult

Chevron U.S.A., Inc.

Tom Hyland

Dr. and Mrs. Vincent Quintana

Gary Christo ’07

Jane Sweeney Knous ’85

Reyes Family

Jennifer Christo ’05

Ke-Woei Lan

Gerald Robinson, IV Class of ’15

Leonardo Cortez

Mark and Monica Lander

Antonio Rodriguez

Paul J. Couchot ’80

Rondy Michael Lazaro ’04

Katy Rogan ’04

Claudia Courtade

Lisa Lubniewski-Phillips ’77

Br. Thomas Cousino, CSC

Robert and Mary Machado

Mrs. Sandra (Hickson) Ross ’75 and Mr. Rocky Ross

Gwen ’ 95 and Patrick Crane

The Maldonado Family

Suzanne R. Sahagun ’99

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Thank You Benefactors!

Contributions to the Moreau Fund represent our Holy Cross values in action through philanthropy and stewardship. Our benefactors give of their time, talent, and treasure to support the mission of providing our young scholars with a high quality college-preparatory education in a Catholic environment. Donations to the Moreau Fund enable Moreau Catholic to attract and retain competent and dedicated faculty and staff, offer a well-rounded curriculum, provide cutting edge technology, and prepare students to compete in and shape a global community. The following individuals, corporations, and organizations contributed to the Moreau Fund between July 1, 2012 and June 30, 2013:

Fr. Moreau Guild - ($10,000.00 +)

Michael and Patricia Nielsen

Jonathan and Cynthia Lee

Mariner Club - ($250.00 +)

Anonymous

Marlene Perry ’73

Roy and Cecily Leguidleguid

Abbott Laboratories

The Joseph R. McMicking Foundation

PG&E Corporation Foundation

John and Lauren (Clark) ’97 Lek

AdMail Express, Inc.

The Carl Gellert & Celia Berta Gellert Foundation

Sally and William Philbin

John and Kristen Leli

Edgar and Merle Alayon

Raimondi’s Paint and Wallpaper

Lester’s Tires

Harold Alexander and Patricia Varga

Ed and Margie Raney

Diane L’Heureux

Aspect

SAP Matching Gift Program

Keith Loudermilk

Jay Austin ’86

Monica Slivinsky

Jeff and Helen Martin

Mark and Shirley Barbary

Jim ’79 and Jeannine Songey

Theodore and Cathy McCall

Juan Carlos and Ivette Bermudez

Todd and Sandra Squellati

Michael McGrath ’81

Narciso and Marinette Bernardo

Cross & Anchors Circle ($1,000.00 +)

Union Bank of California, N.A.

Cheryl (Baglietto) Meares ’75

Bevilacqua Foreign Car Repair

Thomas and Claire Aiello

Wells Fargo - Matching Gift Center

Girish and Cynthia Mhatre

Vince ’82 and Patricia Bevilacqua

Anonymous (2)

Martin and Katherine Wibert

Anonymous

Walter Borromeo and Anita Lee

George and Esmeralda Bocar

Sam and Mary Wong

J. Gupps Corghe and Family

Thomas and Rita Brockman

Michael ’83 and Lisa Carroll

Lap Yun and Sandra Yau

Mark and Lisa Pasquale

Timoteo and Blanche Canio

Paul Lyon CPA

Mary Capurro

Robert and Carolyn Peters

Vincent ’77 and Kim Capurro

Ruben and Frances Quilalang

Rachelle Carrillo ’93

Timothy and Pamela Reilly

Anthony and Lenora Carroll

Jan and Chris Richard

Todd and Michelle (Andre) ’82 Carscadden

Scott Rivenes ’83

Castillo Dentistry, INC

Danny and Fredalyn Rivera

Ferdinan and Regina Castillo

Roger and Maria Sanding

Rob and Elaine Clark

Maria Isabelle Santos ’99

Craters & Freighters of San Francisco

Kurt and Mary Jo Schaarschmidt

Cross Electrical, Inc.

Jan and Richard C. Smith

Roland and Zenaida Cura

Emile and Ratna Surya

Elisabeth and Daniel Danielsen ’72

Robert and Eileen Sylvia

Abelardo and Flo-Ann David

Target

Douglas and Sumiyo Davis

Sheri Task

Tony and Lori Del Rio

Bob and Michelle Thomas

Grace Del Rosario

Quang Trinh ’88

Delmo and Nadine Della-Dora

Truist

Joseph and Julie Dominguez

Tambria Turco ’78 and Brooke Russo

eBay Foundation

Saul Ulloa and Maria Vera

Bijan Farhangui and Katrina Dyrby

James and Angela Wagoner

Brad ’72 and Julie Faria

Craig and Kathryn (Eberhard) ’85 Wallace

Jaime Fernandez

Keith and Karen Whitfield

Glen and Shannon Fuller

Wilma’s Collision Repair

Tomas and Maria Garcia

Roger and Beverly (McCall) Witham ’74

Gary and Michelle Gongwer

Bob and Laura Wong

Rachel (Cirimele) Gonsalves ’82

Holy Cross Circle - ($5,000.00 +) Anonymous Fremont Bank Michael and Pauline Gaffey Mark and Lisa McCaffrey

Daixiang Chen and Tong Liao Chevron U.S.A., Inc. Congregation of Holy Cross, Moreau Province Diamantine Family Foundation, Inc. Donna L. and Edward E. Martins Foundation, Inc. John Friedrichsen ’69 Felix and Norma Galaviz Andrew and Patricia Galligan Google Matching Gifts Program John and Virginia Hanna William and Barbara Hemenez Timothy and Monica Hogan Wei Huang IBM Corporation Matching Tim and Maritza Ilario Josef and Catherine Kapper Kevin and Karen Kinast Ted ’74 and Sandee Krzywicki Terry Lee Miguel and Marta Leon Manuel and Julie Lopez Ignacio Martinez and Cynthia Bath Gary ’85 and Kathy Miranda Linda Montoya Brian ’79 and Deanna Moore Phyllis Moroney Juan and Gudrun Negreira

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Voyager Club - ($500.00 +) Arnelio and Grace Acosta Glenn and Eleanor Adams Mark and Kathleen (Maloney) ’77 Alcott Apple Matching Gifts Program Jesus Armas David Baptist ’85 Craig and Tammy Cameron Dennis and Kathleen (Ferenz) ’77 Cande Kody ’07 and Kelsey ’07 Cardana Robert Caruso and Faye Clements Catalyst Prep, LLC Colleen (Martin) Chicoine ’81 Craters & Freighters of Oakland Del Monte Foods Glen and Sandra Doersam Apolinar and Marissa Gacote Gnanasekaran Henrydoss Scott and Sachiko Hoover Thomas Hyland Mody Jimenez Maurice and Cecily Joseph John J. Kearney Veronica Kimi ’97 David ’82 and Kathleen King Janis (Kovacich) Knudson ’85 Frank La Fleur ’90

Jose and Christina Govea Richard and Alecia Groeniger

Thank You Donors!

James ’02 and Theresa (Bell) ’00 Hannon

Andre and Victoria Puruganan

Amy Armstrong

David and Beth Chapman

Judith Hansen

Valmar and Imelda Ragasa

Anne Arriaga

Charles Schwab Corporation Foundation

Robert and Michelle Havard

Olga Ramirez

Ruelito and Mary Asino

Yong Chen and Amy Lau

Enrique Henriquez

Antonio Rodriguez

Feliciana Asuncion

Chow and Inn Chin

Edgardo and Rajinder Hernandez

Roman Catholic Bishop of Oakland

Virgilio and Lerma Audencial

Somchai and Chonticha Chitpedakorn

Katherine (Woelffer) Hill ’78

Ajay and Megha Salpekar

Mr. and Mrs. Raymond C. Austin

Roy Choi and Minnie Chan

Ludivico and Laarni Huerta

Gerardo and Maria San Juan

Benjamin Avelino and Rosemarie Quinto

Victor and Julie Chong

Simon and Jean Hui Ng

Jeffrey and Annalie Sanchez

Armando Ayala

Carol Clarke

Oscar and Norma Ibaceta

Salvador and Stella Serrano

Daniel ’81 and Renee Baca

The Clorox Company

JK Group Trustees for VISA International

Shawn and Tiffany (Morneau) Shugrue ’02

Lynnette Bailey

Domingo and Milagros Comandante

Colleen Kelly

Lawrencel Siri and Carol Kassouf

Louise Balthes

Dr. Joseph Connell

Lam Research Corporation

Daniel and Karen Smith

Scott Barton

Joanne Cordova ’86

Ted and Ellen Landavazo

Jamshed and Hutoxi Sopariwalla

Gilbert and Mary Basbas

Nick Cornell

MaryKate Lathrop

Edmar and Elena Soriano

Baxter International Foundation

Leonardo Cortez

Mallory Lee ’11

Raymond Souza

Leslie Becerra

Andrew Cotter

McKenzie Lee ’09

Michael and Connie Stanton

John and Janis Becker

Coulthard Identity Group

Morgan Lee ’08

Cameron Stewart

Madeline Bender

Claudia Courtade

Ric and Trina (Quindoy) ’90 Leguidleguid

Jeffrey Stone

Diane Blackwell

Helen Cruickshank

Robert Lew

William Stone

Michael Blackwell and Helen Leung

Hilary Danehy and Zaki Alherz

Kathryn Linzmeyer

Ann Tabora

William and Sandra Blanch

Joseph Davis ’96

Fred and Laurie (O’Connell) ’85 Lopez

Andiyono and Yulia Tan

Robin Blanchet

Edward and Cynthia De Guzman

Danielle Lorta ’89

Katharine Teekell

Susan Boggiano

Roberto and Madelaine de Lara

Edward Lu and Shan Zhang

Robert and Roxanne Tierney

Clarita Bolotaolo

Jose De Leon Jr.

Benchito and Rowena Macaraig

Gretchen Tornabene

Surinder and Manvir Boparai

Lorenz and Hazel De Leon

Robert and Mary Machado

Ronald and Robin Torres

Jean and Alicia Borderre

Mohammed Dean

Barbara Mangiardi

Ruel and Leah Uy

Salvador and Gloria Borrayo

Brittany Debrauwere

Victor and Debra (Spillers) ’83 Martin

Elias and Isabelle Vieyra

Donna Boswell

Natalie Dedeaux

Scott and Margie Martin

Emil and Lorna Vinuya

Alitta Boyd ’09

Diana (Straggas) DeFrance ’76

Shawna Martin

Visa Givingstation

Roger and Kristen Brady

Frank DeFreitas

Dennis ’71 and Theresa Mastrantonio

Samantha Wainwright

Raymond and Barbara Breves

DELL yourCause, LLC

Regina Mastrantonio

Ted and Doris White

Dave and Mary Girard Brown

Arnulfo and Veneranda DeLos Santos

Chris Mayo

Tsu-Loong and Katy Wu

Edward and Carol Brown

Susan Delos Santos

Kenny McCardie

Eugenio ’83 and Frances (Erwin) ’81 Zertuche

John and Tina Bueno

Paul ’87 and Maribeth Delucchi

Oscar and Mary Bulnes

Angela Demmel

Wayne and Francesca Burckhardt

Viriya Dharma and Shinta Sari

Darwin and Gina Busgano

Cellu Dhawan

Roland and Irene Buss

Jose and Teresa Diaz

Michael Calegari ’75

Jessica Dietz ’97

Erlinda Camello

Edward DiGirolamo ’73

Jesse and Alison Canchola

Girish Divate

Martin and Cecilia Cardenas

Edna Diwa

Federico and Lailani Carls

Khanh Do and Van Pham

Angie Carmignani

Erin O’Reilly ’84

Dennis Carrington

Dominican Sisters of Mission San Jose

Patricia Carroll

Jimmy and Maria Theresa Dones

Rigoberto and Guadalupe Carvajal

Johnny Dorsey and Anne Williams

Noberto and Adora Castaneda

Shawn Doud

Michael Castro ’83

Kenneth and Elizabeth Drachnik

Victor and Maria Castro

Derek Duarte ’74

Hernan and Dina Catalan

Anthony and Luzviminda Dysico

Sun Chan and Annie Tam

Richard and Kelly Escalante

Patrick ’81 and Gabriella McGann Nichole McGowan McNally Insurance Services Nadine Medeiros Michael Moran ’74 Perry and Heidi Muhr Gajanan and Shubhada Narkar Samuel Nirmal and Vijaya Lingala William and Hilda Norwalk Daniel O’Brien ’73 Oracle Corporation Matching Gifts Program Robert Parker Ron and Andrea Peck Gustavo and Lucia Pena Marvin and Ruth Picha Brenda Pohl Parag and Maneesha Pradhan David Prisk

Green & Gold Club - less than $250 Anonymous (4) Benztein and Mary Jane Acosta Rosalinda Acosta Nazir Ahmadi and Lodin Marzia Danilo and Bernadette Alalay Jorge Alfaro America’s Charities Rakesh and Rashmi Anand Dennis Anderson ’70 Forrest Anderson and Margaret Thomson Egar and Josefine Andino Edna Angel Chijioke and Tolu Anyanwu Dennis Medeiros and Sarah Aquino ’90 Carol Arata Alexander ’82 and Theresa (Pelicas) ’85 Arellano

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Thank You Donors!

Green & Gold Club - less than $250

Carol Halloran ’79

Eva Li

Gerald and Joyce Nasario

Angel and Jeuel Espanola

John and Dorene Halseth

Qishan Liang and Kathy Tse

Clyde ’87 and Ms. Kelli (Attinello ’87) Nazareth

Esurance Insurance Services, INC.

Richard and Kalisa Hampton

Nientsun Lin and Judy Chan

Edward Neely

Constante and Iloida Etrata

Mary Ellen Harmeyer ’83

Fernando and Leah Lirio

Brooke Nelson

Dante and Dulce Evangelista

Nora ’85 and Kenneth Harsha

L. Lisle

Theodore Newton

Edgardo ’84 and Theresa Evangelista

Carroll Harvey

Jose and Lori Lopez

Judy Nguyen

Ernie and Neriveh Evangelista

David ’75 and Marina Hazelwood

R. Arthur Lopez

Steven and Lien Nguyen

Evelyn Evangelista ’81

Maria Heath

John and Mary Anne (McFaul) ’78 Lothrop

Thach and Mai-Trang Nguyen

Robin Evitts

Donald Hedges and Jocelyn Tan

Charles and Jenny Lou

Edga Nieves and Paloma Rodriguez

Crispin and Aida Farinas

William and Judith Heinlein

Brian and Jodi Lozano

Stephen ’73 and Janice Noga

Brett Farley ’92

Dianna Heise

Lourdes Lualhati

Thomas ’74 and Christine (Cordoza) ’77 Nohr

Amy Farsheed

Stacey Hendrix ’87

David and Lillian Luu

Josefine Nolasco

Walter and Genevieve Fasolis

Glenn and Vita Henriquez

Sanh and Ana-Marie Ly

Jim Nondorf ’69

Joaquin and Ruby Feliciano

Refugio Hernandez and Maria Montes

John Ma and Maxine Mok

Eric and Brenda Nordin

Larry Fernandes ’78

Jonathan and Tricia Herrera

Louise Madrid ’73

Will North and Maura Young

Fidelity Charitable

Hewlett-Packard Charitable Giving Program

Elmer and Jesusa Magbanua

William and Nancy O’Connell

Tony and Martha Figueiredo

Christopher and Grace Hill

Barry and Theresa Magsanay

Jose and Arminda Ojeda

Sheila Finn

Christopher and Laura Hill

Louis and Yolanda Maldonado

Robert and Joan Olsson

Elizabeth Flores

Kevin and Pauline Hom

Arun Mandalapu

Timothy O’Malley

Michelle Flores

Edward and Margarite Horvath

Glen and Anne Marcus

Arneil and Mayla Omaque

Noe Flores

Christopher Hu and Xiang Liu

Faudjie Marina and Helawati Lie

Maria Alicia Oregana

Vincent Fontanilla ’88

Lauri (Dusenbury) Huffman ’76

Felipe and Joceline Marta

Benedict and Elissa Palanca

FreeCause

Robert and Marina Hughes

Jose and Lisa Martinez

Ana Patterson

Dennis Fresquez ’80

Ruben and Maribel Irias

Maxco International

James Patterson

Victor Fujii and Kathryn Morimoto

Arnaldo and Wanda Jarquin

Juan Maza and Olan Alvarez

Romeo and Maria Penafiel

Alec Bernabe Gacote

John Jay ’72

Bud and Patricia McClintock

Steven and Cecile Penland

Colleen Galloway ’77

Michael ’85 and Martha Jayme

Robert and Elsa McCutcheon

Peter and Carrie Pepares

Carlota Gamilla

Ian and Rhonda ’79 Johanson

John and Judith McGinty

Desiderio Noel and Carlota Perenne

Leolito and Elizabeth Garcia

Paul Johnson

Geraldine McGrath

Percy and Norma Perlas

Rudy Garcia and Maria Luisa Colmenarez

JustGive

Paul McKenna ’83

Ferdie and Marichelle Pernia

Dennis Garl

Kaiser Permanente

Paul and Otilia Medeiros

Kenneth and Nancy Pestana

Alfredo and Nymfa Gatdula

Joseph and Angela Kilzer

Florencio John Medina

Elease Peterson ’05

Robert Gatrell

Jana Kleczek

Tomas and Dirza Medrano

Joann Peterson-Paquette

Robert and Margaret Gaumer

Jane (Sweeney) Knous ’85

Parag Mehta and Neepa Gandhi

Michael and Angelica Phelan

Theresa Gerritz

Kanhka and Aruna Koduri

Javier and Angelica Mejia

Mel and Bernadette Pichay

Kerrie Gibson

Christine Kosmicki

Roger and Ileana Membreno

Jessie James Pontipiedra

Global Impact

Andy and Judy Kurzadkowski

Dominic Mendiola

Katalina Pretti-Gomez

Paula Gogin

Jimmy and Cindy Kwong

John and Susan Mignano

Gilbert and Bernadine Puccini

Luis Gonzales

Lambert and Jocelyn Lacap

Stephen and Janet Miller

Fu Yang Qiu

Preston Good ’00

Maria Laguna

Thomas L. Miller ’71

Maria Quibol

Tony and Teresa Goulart

Ke-Woei and Chiu-Fenn Lan

Rev. Paul D. Minnihan ’84

Pedro and Evangelina Quinonoz

Ellie St. Andre Gould ’77

Mark and Monica Lander

Masao Miyamoto and Linda Lovgren-Miyamoto

Elvia Quiroga

Ben Greenbaum ’00

Subbareddy and Rajani Lankireddy

Percival and Lourdes Molina

Martha Quiteno

Bashinder and Swarnjit Grewal

Peter and Karen Lawrence

Farookh and Farzeen Moogat

Charlene Raimondi

Ratko Grgurevic

Gary and LaDonna (Kozel) Leach ’75

Richard and Karen Moraida

Dora Ramirez

Ravikumar Gudipati

David Y. Lee

Marcos and Tracy Munoz

Humboldt Ramirez ’96

Jessica Guidotti ’04

Ed and Rosemary Lee

Charles Muscat

Anthony and Kelly Ramos

Antonio and Lorrein Guterres

York and Ann Lee

Clarence and Gloria Muskopf

Francisco and Maria Ramos

Adrien Hadley

Cheri Levesque ’94

Bhanu and Adilakshmi Nanduri

Ahmad Rangchi

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Sankaran and Dhanalakshmi Ravindran

Bionca Sparrow

Dana (King) Wark ’76

Timothy and Barbara Retallick

Mark ’73 and Robin Spillner

Matthew Warren ’03

Arsenio and Eloine Reyes

Rick Spinelli

Web City USA

Dilian Reyes ’97

Matt Stadelman

Josephine Weber

Rodolfo and Grace Reyna

Robert Stelzner and Trisha Healy

David and Amy Whaley

Claudio Rezende

Margaret Stevens ’84

Orrcaya White

David and Karina Rizk

Scott and Kim Stevens

Philip Wilder

Marian Rizzo

Karen Strawn

J. Barry and Debra Willis

Bruce and Monica Robb

Dale and Nancy Such

Eric and Vanessa Wilson

John and Lizette Rocha

Deepak and Varsha Sukthankar

Gary Wingard and Gail Mikasa

Timothy and Malimone Rodden

Benny Sulit

Raleigh and Myla Wong

Jose Soc and Maria Ruby Rodriguez

Sally (Acosta) Sutter ’81

Jin Wu

Max and Angelina Romero

Kevin ’72 and Christine Sweeney

Mark ’72 and Patty Wurzel

Rocio Ross ’92

Eliseo and Elise Sy

XILINX

Sandra ( Hickson) Ross ’75

Arturo and Maria Rocio Talavera

Gary and Charlene Young

Rithy and Sancetana Roth

Ruperto and Florence Tankeh

Ernest Yu and Monica Wong

Osmundo and Rita Roxas

TE Connectivity

Ronald and Catherine Yu

Yvonne Ryan

Theodore and Elizabeth Templeton

Steven and Donna Yung

Manjit Salh and Kulwinder Rana

John and Stacey Teresi

Dianhong Zhang

Carlos and Linda Salinas

Jennifer Thomas

Youlu Zheng and Yan Zhu

Peter and Joanne Salvatin

Kelvin Thomas

Isabel Zhou

Antoinette Sanchez

Michelle Thomas ’01

Erica (Pelley) Ziebarth ’91

Belinda Sandoval

Jim and Michelle (Raimondi) ’85 Thompson

Andrew ’87 and Jonell Ziola

Brenda Sands

Thomas Martinez and Jamie Tison ’95

Clifton and Carin Santikul

Michael Tobler

Alberto and Josephine Santillano

Julie (Tsen ’86) and Andrew Toouli

Angelino and Marie Santos

Mario and Jennifer Toscano

Barry and Carla Savnik

Eugene ’84 and Catherine Toy

Devin Saxon ’08

Duc Tran

James and Sharon Saxon

Paul Pham and Hue Tran

Ayub Sayedirashti and Sogoul Abdollahian

Dino Truffelli

John and Martha Schrag

Dennis and Shirley Tsurumoto

Randol and Michele Schreck

David Turner ’01

Audrey Schroeder

United Way California Capital Region

Kevin and Teresa Scully

United Way of San Joaquin County

Sylvia Segura

Mike and Joyce Uomoto

Kevin Semonsen ’78

Claudio and Laura Vaccaro

Dave and Robin (Perry) ’78 Sequeira

Velinda Valeriano-Rollins ’83

Paul Edward and Isabel Shafer

Matthew ’74 and Sandra (Churchill) Valladon ’74

Uday and Sharita Shetty

Robert ’73 and Roberta (Gasson) ’73 Valladon

Jeffery and Hilda Sicurello

Jessica Van Norman ’99

Moreau’s Voyage to 50

Carlos and Maria Silva

Vancity Citizens Bank

Mary Simoni

Stephen ’83 and Aline Vannucci

As we journey on our Voyage to 50, share

Jessica Simons

Jose Vasquez and Deysi Aleman

Franco and Evangeline Sinay

Rajeev and Monika Vij

Param and Surinder Singh

Laura Villanueva

Sanjesh Singh

Hector and June Villarreal

Ashish and Jonelle Sood

Gerardo and Eloisa Viloria

Ferdie and Zita Soriano

Evelyn Virrey ’85

Donors Make an Impact Technology Acquisition and Upgrades Lab equipment was purchased for the new Biotechnology class offered in the Science Department which prepares students for careers in the biotechnology industry.

your memories on Facebook and Twitter with #moreaucatholic and #voyageto50. Be sure to “like” Moreau Catholic Alumni on Facebook to stay connected with the Mariner community.

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the 4th Annual Hopes and Dreams Luncheon A great success—the third Annual Funding Hopes and Dreams Luncheon raised $84,978 which will provide much needed tuition assistance to qualified students.

One hundred and sixty guests gathered to hear keynote speaker Archbishop Alex J. Brunett and alumnus Christopher Baca ’12 address the importance of tuition assistance in the lives of Moreau Catholic students.

Thank you to our generous under writers: AVT Productions, the Fremont Bank Foundation, the Raimondi Family and Coach Frank Knight III.

5th Annual

Funding Hopes and Dreams Luncheon Friday, April 4, 2014 How you can make a difference: • Become a Table Captain and commit to raising $1,000 from your eight guests • Become an underwriter of the luncheon • Donate a matching gift • Contribute to Hopes and Dreams tuition assistance as an individual Contact the Office of Institutional Advancement at 510.881.4330 or email ddefrance@moreaucatholic.org.

Rosalinda Acosta

Brett Farley ’92

Anonymous

Humboldt Ramirez ’96

AdMail Express, Inc.

Glenn and Eleanor Adams

Walter and Genevieve Fasolis

L. Lisle

Francisco and Maria Ramos

Bevilacqua Foreign Car Repair

Dennis Anderson ’70

Tony and Martha Figueiredo

Brian and Jodi Lozano

Ed and Margie Raney

Anonymous Donor

Sheila Finn

Ignacio Martinez and Cynthia Bath

Scott Rivenes ’83

Congregation of Holy Cross, Moreau Province

Carol Arata

Dennis Fresquez ’80

Dennis ’71 and Theresa Mastrantonio

Max and Angelina Romero

Cross Electrical, Inc.

Mr. and Mrs. Raymond C. Austin

John Friedrichsen ’69

Regina Mastrantonio

Rocio Ross ’92

Diamantine Family Foundation, Inc.

Daniel ’81 and Renee Baca

Glen and Shannon Fuller

Bud and Patricia McClintock

Yvonne Ryan

Louise Balthes

Felix and Norma Galaviz

Patrick ’81 and Gabriella McGann

Antoinette Sanchez

Donna L. and Edward E. Martins Foundation, Inc.

Gilbert and Mary Basbas

Theresa Gerritz

John and Judith McGinty

Brenda Sands

John and Janis Becker

Preston Good ’00

Michael McGrath ’81

Alberto and Josephine Santillano

Madeline Bender

Ellie St. Andre Gould ’77

Cheryl Meares ’75

Devin Saxon ’08

Susan Boggiano

John and Dorene Halseth

Paul and Otilia Medeiros

James and Sharon Saxon

Roger and Kristen Brady

Judith Hansen

John and Susan Mignano

Randol and Michele Schreck

Edward and Carol Brown

Mary Ellen Harmeyer ’83

Brian ’79 and Deanna Moore

Kevin and Teresa Scully

Dennis and Kathleen (Ferenz) ’77 Cande

Carroll Harvey

Michael Moran ’74

Daniel and Karen Smith

David ’75 and Marina Hazelwood

Charles Muscat

Art ’73 and Janet Songey

Dennis Carrington

William and Barbara Hemenez

Clarence and Gloria Muskopf

Jim ’79 and Jeannine Songey

Michael ’83 and Lisa Carroll

Stacey Hendrix ’87

Edward Neely

Raymond Souza

Patricia Carroll

Katherine (Woelffer) Hill ’78

William and Hilda Norwalk

Mark ’73 and Robin Spillner

Anthony and Lenora Carroll

Timothy and Monica Hogan

Timothy O’Malley

Sally (Acosta) Sutter ’81

Colleen (Martin) Chicoine ’81

Thomas Hyland

Steven and Cecile Penland

Kevin ’72 and Christine Sweeney

Carol Clarke

Oscar and Norma Ibaceta

Percy and Norma Perlas

Kelvin Thomas

Helen Cruickshank

Tim and Maritza Ilario

Marlene Perry ’73

Michelle Thomas ’01

Elisabeth and Daniel Danielsen ’72

John Jay ’72

Kenneth and Nancy Pestana

Dennis and Shirley Tsurumoto

Natalie Dedeaux

Joseph and Angela Kilzer

Robert and Carolyn Peters

Diana DeFrance ’76

Veronica Kimi ’97

Joann Peterson-Paquette

Robert ’73 and Roberta (Gasson) ’73 Valladon

Delmo and Nadine Della-Dora

David ’82 and Kathleen King

Sally and William Philbin

Arnulfo and Veneranda DeLos Santos

Gary and LaDonna (Kozel) Leach ’75

Marvin and Ruth Picha

Richard and Kelly Escalante

Jonathan and Cynthia Lee

Parag and Maneesha Pradhan

Evelyn Evangelista ’81

Ed and Rosemary Lee

Katalina Pretti-Gomez

Bijan Farhangui and Katrina Dyrby

Terry Lee

Gilbert and Bernadine Puccini

Brad ’72 and Julie Faria

Diane L’Heureux

Charlene Raimondi

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Matthew ’74 and Sandra (Churchill) Valladon ’74 Matthew Warren ’03 Sam and Mary Wong Bob and Laura Wong Erica (Pelley) Ziebarth ’91

Fremont Bank Maxco International The Joseph R. McMicking Foundation McNally Insurance Services Paul Lyon CPA Raimondi’s Paint and Wallpaper The Carl Gellert & Celia Berta Gellert Foundation Union Bank of California, N.A. Web City USA Wells Fargo - Matching Gift Center Wilma’s Collision Repair

the 31st Annual Moreau Golf Classic The 31st Annual Moreau Catholic Golf Classic at Crow Canyon Country Club was a monetary and community building success.

This year 35 alumni from the 1970s thru 2000s participated along with other friends of Moreau and sponsors. It was an excellent day on an excellent course for an excellent cause. The event grossed over $32,000 with the net proceeds benefitting the Brother Gary Stone, CSC, Scholarship which is awarded to Moreau Catholic students demonstrating academic promise and leadership abilities. Since 1982, the golf classic has raised over $520,000 for the Brother Gary Stone, CSC scholarships.

Golf Committee

Tee Signs

Robert Valladon ‘73 – Chair

Bevilacqua Foreign Car Specialist Tony Bevilacqua ’73

Tom Aiello Tony Bevilacqua ’73 Tim Canio Kim Capurro Diana (Straggas) DeFrance ’76 Ignacio Martinez

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GOLF C LA SSIC Monday, June 27, 2014 Crow Canyon Country Club Corporate underwriters, sponsors, foursomes, individual golfers, and donors are all needed to make this annual event a tremendous success.

If you are interested in joining the 2014 Moreau Golf Classic committee, please contact Diana (Straggas) DeFrance ’76 at ddefrance@moreaucatholic.org or 510.881.4330.

Blach Construction Company Tony Mirenda Dr. Tim Canio and Family Dave Capurro ’77 Tom Cole ’75

Metropolitan Golf Links

Dani Lorta ’89

Monarch Bay Golf Club

Peter Peabody

Fremont Bank Marie–Pascale Peterson

KTVU, Christine (Cordoza) Nohr ’77

Bernie Puccini

Tom Nohr ’74

Brooke Songey

Peter Peabody

Janet Songey

Art Songey ’73

Kim Financial Advisors John Kim ’89

Santa Clara Golf and Tennis

Ryan Songey

Mark Spillner ’73

Ignacio Martinez and Cindy Bath

Seascape Golf Club

Matt Stadelman

Kim Stevens

Ed Raney, CPA

Michael Schmitz ’74

Grant Stevens ’13

Larry Vargas ’78

Successful Financial Tom Nohr ’74

Shoreline Golf Links

Cameron Stewart

SGC Financial and Insurance Services Michael Schmitz ’74

Kim Stevens

Dennis Mastrantonio ’71 Tom Nohr ’74 Bernie Puccini Michael Schmitz ’74

Eagle Sponsor Blach Construction Company Tony Mirenda

Cross Electrical, Inc. Doug Cross

Mark Spillner ’73

Straggas and Associates George D. Straggas ’78 Attorney at Law

Summitpointe Golf Club Tilden Park Golf Club

2013 Winners

SGC Financial and Insurance Services Michael Schmitz ’74

Wilma’s Collision Repair

Uncorked Wines

First Place - Men’s

Bob Valladon ’73

Friends of Moreau Sponsors

Tom Mathews

Tom Aiello

Bevilacqua Foreign Car Specialist Tony Bevilacqua ’73

Bay Alarm, B. Graham Westphal

Volunteers

Tom Alcott

Maggi Bender

Tony Bevilacqua ’73

Donna Boswell

Ray Breves

Andrew Cotter

Café Sarafornia

Diana (Straggas) DeFrance ’76

California Causalities

Marissa Evangelista ’17

Fremont Bank Marie–Pascale Peterson

Dr. Tim Canio Tom Cole ’75 Kim Financial Advisors John Kim ’89 Ignacio Martinez and Cindy Bath

In-Kind Donors

The Bridges Golf Club

Whitewater Connection

Al Mathews Jim Marini First Place - Mixed Dave Capurro ’77

Dr. Tim Canio

Mia Evangelista ’15

Vince Capurro ’77

Par Sponsors

Crow Canyon Country Club

Nerie Evangelista

Dave Capurro ’77

Corde Valle

Liz Flores

Kim Capurro

Cross Electrical, Inc. Doug Cross

Dale Hardware, Ric Serianni

Rob Gatrell

Diana (Straggas) DeFrance ’76

Ed Raney, CPA

Colleen Kelly

Rob Gatrell

Successful Financial Tom Nohr ’74

Terry Lee

Golf Mart

Jeannie L’Heureux

L and T Promotions, Larry Vargas ’78

Cheryl (Baglietto) Meares ’75

Bob Rossi

Terry Lee

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The Hour Club The following faculty and staff pledged support in The Hour Club in the 2012-13 school year, donating one hour of their salary each month back to the school. With gratitude, we honor their commitment and dedication to the students of Moreau Catholic High School.

Tom Alcott

Maria Heath

Dave Prisk

David Baptist ’85**

Enrique Henriquez

Antonio Rodriguez

Maggi Bender

Tom Hyland

Connie Stanton

Donna Boswell

Colleen Kelly

Cameron Stewart

Fr. Bruce Cecil, C.S.C.

Christine Krisman

Jeff Stone

Henny Chen

Terry Lee

Karen Strawn

Janet Chrisman

Lauren (Clark) Lek ’97

Ann Kristine Tabora

Jaime Fernandez

Dani Lorta ’89

Katie Teekell

Liz Flores

Barbara Mangiardi

Gretchen Tornabene

Colleen Galloway ’77**

Shawna Martin

Jenny Toscano

Rob Gatrell

Nichole McGowan Pickett

Samantha Wainwright

Gary Gongwer

Nadine Medeiros

Belinda Sandoval Zazueta

Ben Greenbaum ’00

Nico Mendiola

Ratko Grgurevic

Heidi Muhr

Jessica Guidotti ’04

Bob Parker

James Hannon ’02

Peter Peabody

**2 Hour Club

Restricted Funds, Endowments, and Memorial Gifts Sustain Tuition Assistance and Scholarship Programs Numerous funds provide tuition assistance and merit-based scholarships to Moreau Catholic students. Many of these funds were named in honor, or in memory of a beloved Mariner family, alumni or faculty member.

Gifts to the following funds were received between July 1, 2012 and June 30, 2013.

The Moreau Faculty and Staff Scholarship

Paul Johnson

Scarlet (Lay) McClure ’93

The Bernie Puccini Scholarship

Christine Kosmicki

Yolanda Moran

Janet Chrisman

Javier Alfaro

Christine Krisman

Peter Shelley

Ian Farr

Madeline Bender

Serena Maniscalco

Steven Showers

William and Nancy Katen

Fr. Tito Bonoan

Dominic Mendiola

Michael and Cheryl Steeb

Peter and Peggy (Reilly) ’78 Peabody

Donna Boswell

Theodore Newton

Joseph Wheeler ’93

Gilbert and Bernadine Puccini

Henny Chen

Peter Peabody

Philip Wilder

Steven Showers

Janet Chrisman

Belinda Sandoval

Angela Demmel

Karen Thomas

Stacey (Raimondi) Ferreira ’86 Elizabeth Flores Colleen Galloway ’77 Kerrie Gibson Celia Gomez Daniel Green Jessica Guidotti ’04 Maria Heath Joe Hudelson

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The Kevin R. McMarty Memorial Scholarship Caitlin Baczuk ’95 Janet Chrisman Richard and Susan Geiger

The Maria Mignano Memorial Scholarship John and Susan Mignano

The Janet Pessagno Memorial Scholarship Laura Pessagno

Petar Zegura

Brother Gary Stone, CSC Memorial Scholarship Colleen Galloway ’77 Monica Honaker ’78 John and Lauren (Clark) ’97 Lek Steven Showers

Eric Kaufman

Sheila (Fooshee) Soderberg ’79

Terry Lee

Petar Zegura

Shawna Martin

the 43rd Annual Crab feed A big thank you to the donors and parent volunteers for their commitment of our 43rd Annual Crab Feed who were instrumental in making our event a huge success. In addition to our donors, special thanks to the Booster Club and student

to our school and athletic program. This year, the event raised more than $83,000 in support of Mariner athletics!

The Teves Theatre Renovation Project Michelle Whitsitt Annette (Gubanski) Whitsitt ’78

Donors

Massimo’s

Texas Roadhouse

Arlene Hood

Acme Bread, Claudio Rezende

The McCutcheon Family

Thai Garden Restaurant

Arya and Sherry Nikzat

Airgas, Al Shull

MCHS Booster Club

Angela and Jim Wagoner

O’Connell Family Foundation

Alameda County Fair Association

MCHS Baseball

Josette and Peter Walian

AVT Productions

MCHS Boys Basketball

Wente Family Estates

Balletto Vineyards & Winery

MCHS Boys Soccer

Winchester Mystery House, LLC

Boomers!

MCHS Cross Country

Donna Yung

Ceasar Brown

MCHS Football

Buffalo Bill’s Brewery

MCHS Girls Basketball

Cafe Sarafornia

MCHS Girls Soccer

Campo di Bocce of Livermore

MCHS Girls Volleyball

The Cheesecake Factory

MCHS Golf Classic

Chartwells

MCHS Rally Squad

City Bloom Florist

MCHS Softball

C&L Produce, Chet Lievre ’78 and Denise (Senna) ’78 Lievre

MCHS Swimming

Colavita, Rick Nagy ’72 Comcast SportsNet Bay Area, Ted Griggs ’78 Crooked Vine Winery Dale Hardware, Ric Serriani Mike Dancoe DeMiguel’s Salon di Rosa Art Alive!

EFI Sports Medicine Jorge Espinosa The Farhangui Family

Cheryl (Baglietto) Meares ’75 The Mendoza Family Monterey Bay Whale Watch Oakland Raiders Peju Province Winery Penman Photographic Artists Prestige Portraits by LifeTouch Raimondi Family Sagapolu Family San Francisco Giants, AT&T Park

Volunteers Isy Anschutz Tricia Bevilacqua Kitty Rosales Brand Kim Capurro Kari Cardana John Dykzeul ’72 Annette Fuenzalida Patricia Galligan

Seat in the Spotlight

Ricardo Gonzalez Ben Greenbaum ’00 Michelle Havard Kathy Hebert Ellen Leahy Jeannie L’Heureux Rick L’Heureux Don & Janet Hislop Dawn Marin

San Francisco Cruises Red and White Fleet

Gabby McGann

Gala Bakery Patricia and Andrew Galligan

San Jose Giants

Cheryl (Baglietto) Meares ’75

Ting Gatdula

Irmina Sanchez

Steve Miller

Rob Gatrell

V. Sattui Winery

Tina Monterosso

Groeniger Family

The Scully Family

Linda Montoya

Hair by Carol Ann, Carol Ann Halloran ’79

Devin Scully ’07

Heidi Muhr

Virginia and John Hanna

Megan Scully ’11

Ed Raney

Kathy Hebert

Silliman Activity & Family Aquatic Center

Teresa Scully

Ricky Henderson

Monica (Wuelfing) ’87 and Barry Slivinsky

Angela Wagoner

USS Hornet Museum

Sinodinos Steakhouse

Hudson Hotel

Sinskey Vineyards

ICE Safety Solutions, Inc.Pamela Isom

Southwest Airlines

Norma Ibaceta

Jannelle Spann

Maribel and Ruben Irias

Speedway Motorsports Sonoma

Jackson Rancheria

Starbuck’s

La Paradis

Swiss Delices

Logitech, Inc.

Sweet Homemade Cakes

Mama Lupe’s Cocina

Sybil’s Sweets

Fenestra Winery

Your

Sponsor a seat in the Teves Theater!

Honor, memorialize, or celebrate someone special in a unique, lasting, and meaningful way.

To sponsor a seat, contact Colleen Kelly: ckelly@moreaucatholic.org

Paul McKenna ’83

Donors Make an Impact 2012 Capital Improvements • Re-furbishing nearly 50-year old classrooms • Campus security upgrades and improvements • Repairing and replacing essential equipment • Emergency repairs

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Class of ’83 Reunion

Left to right: Alison (Clausen) Munoz, Treasurer of the United States Rosie Rios and Julie (Radecke) Murphy

Left to right: Tony Catson, Mayor of Patterson Luis Molina, James Griffin, Damian Llanto, Geno Zertuche

On Saturday, August 3, 2013, the Class of ’83, the class who won Spirit Week as Sophomores, gathered to reminisce about their funniest, fondest and most poignant memories as Mariners and paid tribute to their classmates who have passed on. Joining the celebration were current and former faculty and staff members including Phil Wilder, Peter Peabody, Yolanda Moran and Bernie Puccini. Committee members, Gina Antonini, Virginia Castle, Stacey Springer Blackard, Jan Darbo Brooks, Michelle Craft-Burkett, Gayle Tetsall Estabrook, Nancy Laber Marmolejo, Becky Preciado Stange, and David Tureaud made sure everyone had a Left to right: Patie Ivaldi, Anthony Ivaldi, Gayle (Tetsall) Estabrook

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wonderful time.

Class of ’73 Reunion

Then

Coach Dave Favro

Then Mark Spillner

Now

Left to right: Mark Spillner, Dave Favro, and Tony Bevilacqua

The Class of ’73 celebrated 40 years of Mariner legacy on September 28, 2013 at Moreau Catholic. Alumni re-connected under the stars on the President’s patio on the third floor after taking a tour of the campus with former faculty and staff members, Ray Breves and Bernie Puccini. Coaches Phil White and Dave Favro joined the celebration as well, sharing stories and memories of great moments in early Mariner athletics.

2013 Alumni Run at Garin Park

Mariner alumni gathered at Garin Park on August 31st for the Annual Alumni Run. Once again Erich Ackermann ’86 outran the current students in 12:11. Seniors Jack Alexander and Samir Hossainey ran a 12:23 head-to-head charge on Erich.

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Introducing

The Withams

Julia Ando, Director of Admissions

Campaign for Champions Platinum Level Donors

It was clear to me from the moment I set foot on campus this fall that Moreau Catholic High School is a special place.

Every day, I see incredible things taking place in our classrooms, community, and in the hearts and minds of students.

“Since our son’s admissions interview with Coach Cotter, we were sold on the value of a Moreau Catholic education.

Although we give regularly, the Campaign for Champions is very close to our hearts. We have been immensely impressed with the athletics program—the dedication of the coaches, the camaraderie of the players, and the impact on our son— making it easy to contribute to the Campaign for Champions.”

As Director of Admissions, it is my privilege to share with people all the benefits of a Moreau education. Often prospective students and families learn about our school from current students and alumni, and it’s this connection that draws them into the Moreau family.

Our community is our greatest recruitment tool, so I encourage you to continue sharing your experiences and inviting people to come to campus. Open House on November 16 is a great opportunity to see a showcase of all our programs.

I look forward to working in partnership with you and welcoming another stellar group of young people to the MCHS Class of 2018 this spring. Go Mariners!

Roger, Chandler ’14 and Beverly ’74 (McCall) Witham

Our Voyage to Fifty From its inception, Moreau Catholic High School has been deeply rooted in the heritage and mission of the Brothers of Holy Cross. Holy Cross Priests and Brothers traveled from France to the United States to found the University of Notre Dame and eventually came to California to establish Moreau High School in 1965.

Moreau Catholic will be celebrating its Fiftieth Anniversary—commencing in August 2014 and culminating in June 2015. Information concerning all the exciting events and special projects will be in upcoming issues of The Vector and mailings.

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Please look through your storage boxes for Moreau memorabilia: photos, jerseys, uniforms or trophies that you would like to donate for display.

Contact Dani Lorta ’89 at dlorta@moreaucatholic.org for more information.

Keep up with the latest news through Moreau’s website and Facebook.

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WAV E S

From Left to right: John Cardana, Booster Club Chair Kari Cardana, Kody Cardana ’07, Kelsey Hebert ’07, Kathy Hebert, Tom Hebert

Moreau sweethearts Kelsey Hebert ’07 and Kody Cardana ’07, son of the Booster Club chair, Kari Cardana, were married on July 6th at Stonebrae Country Club in Hayward.

Moreau Catholic’s Petar Zegura officiated. The bride’s sister, Kassidy ’12 was maid of honor. Bridesmaids included Moreau Catholic best friend, Sammy Capurro ’07 , and UCSB best friend, Sarah Monte. The grooms brother, Kyle ’09 was best

man. Groomsmen were Adam Matichak ’07 and Sergio Quintero ’07. The newlyweds honeymooned in San Diego before returning to their home in Ventura where Kody is a Santa Barbara police officer and Kelsey is a speech therapist that supports students with autism for the Los Angeles Unified School District.

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WAV E S

90’s

Tim McNamara ’81

Lisa Kurpinsky Gerjets ’90

Will retire from the U.S. Department of State in Washington, D.C. at the end of this year. He plans to pursue opportunities in education in the San Diego area.

After Moreau, Lisa attended Cal State East Bay, then moved to San Diego where she still lives with her husband of 15 years, and their 2 daughters. Last May, the Gerjets traveled to Sacramento to attend the “California reception” for Tracy Dallas Umeda’s, Class of 1990, wedding earlier this year. They recreated one of their Father-Daughter Dance photos from their time at Moreau (below).

Velma Vizcarra ’82 Recently visited with her oldest son, Christopher, on his way from Alaska to Mobile, Alabama where he is now stationed while serving in the US Coast Guard. Christopher and his wife, Shannon, have a three year-old son, Benjamin, and a daughter, Lillian (below).

Tina Laudani ’89 Tina is a passionate crafter/rubber stamper. She volunteers for an organization called Operation Write Home (www.operation writehome.org), whose mission is to make and send handmade greeting cards to US military personnel overseas that they, in turn, use to write letters to family/friends back home. Inspired by her family members in the military, past and present, Tina is hosting her own event for OWH to honor and thank her family and friends, her personal heroes, for their service to our country.

Jennifer Torres-O’Callaghan ’91 and John Torres-O’Callaghan ’91 Joyfully announce the birth of their ninth child, Aurora Hope TorresO’Callaghan (below), on June 15 2013. In addition to parenting her lovely family, Jennifer was just named Chair Commissioner for the City of Lathrop’s Citizens Oversight Committee. Additionally she will continue to serve as the Vice Chair of Lathrop’s Park and Recreation Commission and act as the Vice President and Fundraising Chair for Lathrop’s Mossdale School Site Council.

Moreau’s Voyage to 50 As we journey on our Voyage to 50, share your memories on Facebook and Twitter with #moreaucatholic and #voyageto50. Be sure to “like” Moreau Catholic Alumni on Facebook to stay connected with the Mariner community.

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#9!

00’s Mervin T. Hosain ’00

Attended the University of California, Riverside and received his J.D from San Francisco Law School. He recently passed the California Bar Exam and is currently a licensed Attorney practicing in the areas of Personal Injury, Estate Planning and Elder Law.

Chelsea Camara ’10, is one of only 32 transfer students admitted to Stanford University out of 1,600 applicants. Congratulations Chelsea!

Lyndsey (Mietz) Quintero ’05 and Sergio Quintero ’07 were married in August (below). Sergio is an assistant coach of the Moreau Catholic Football Team. The Quintero’s had to cut their honeymoon short to get Sergio home for the first game!

Many members of their Mariner family attended the wedding.

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Chelsea Camara ’10 (left) shown with Morgan Lander ’11 at the 10th anniversary celebration of Moreau Catholic’s dance program in January 2012. Chelsea and Morgan were members of the Honors Dance Ensemble.

Chelsea Camara ’10 “Immediately after graduating from Moreau Catholic in 2010, I began my college education at Chabot Community College in Hayward, California. During my three years as a Gladiator, I tutored my peers in math and science courses through various on-campus organizations, conducted chemical biology research through the NIH Bridges to Baccalaureate Program at University of California, Berkeley, obtained an A.S. in Chemistry and in Mathematics, and was offered admission to Stanford University as a transfer student for the fall of 2013.

I expect to graduate from Stanford in 2015 with a B.S. in Biological Chemistry, and I am exploring career options in the medical field and in education.”

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Anthony Chavez ’73 In his own words

Br. Gary Stone, CSC

All Saints Day Mass Friday, November 1, 2013

Intentions for Feast of All Saints Mass On Friday, November 1, 2013, the Moreau Catholic community will be celebrating the Feast of All Saints with an all-school liturgy. We invite you to attend Mass and/or send us prayer intentions for your loved ones.

Please send your intentions to Diana (Straggas) DeFrance ’76 ddefrance@moreuacatholic.org or register online at moreaucatholic.org/allsaints13 by October 29, 2013.

We look forward to seeing you at this special and moving celebration, or receiving your specific intentions. Moreau Catholic is honored to remember your loved ones and other school community members. Our loved ones are absent from our lives — but never forgotten.

Peace and God’s blessings to all our Mariner families.

Holy Cross Brother Gary Stone, CSC began teaching at Moreau Catholic High School in 1970 and held a variety of positions, including that of the school’s vice principal. He died of cancer in 1979 at the age of thirtynine. At his eulogy a former student of his said:

“Brother Gary’s vitality in the classroom and in all aspects of his life affected everyone who met the man.”

In 1982, the Brother Gary Stone Memorial Scholarship Fund was created to assist merit scholars at Moreau.

Since the fund’s inception, its growth has been the result of proceeds raised from twenty–nine years of the Moreau Golf Classic.

IN MEMORIAM Please pray for the souls of: William Alfred Bullough James Dann Elodia Camerena Daniel L. Harrington

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Luzvimind Otico Geraldine Ann Pesicka Laverne Roark Yvonne Janice Ryan

Submit YOUR Mariner Wave to: Dani Lorta ’89 Annual Giving and Alumni Relations Coordinator dlorta@moreaucatholic.org

Brother Gary challenged me to dig deeper in my approach to history and my role in creating it. “Still haven’t learned how to learn yet, eh Mr. Chavez?”

It is an honor to write about our great shared history. Our time at Moreau bestows many gifts, yet I cannot help feeling that there is one that is easy for each of you to recognize in yourselves, no questions asked. No matter where we came from, before landing here, and without regard for where we traveled to once we left, it was Moreau High School making the difference. And to those of my fellow alumni who have just begun your journey, know this—Moreau will be your edge in life.

It has been just over 40 years since my time at Moreau drew to a close along with the mighty class of ’73. We were the first “co-ed” class (was I ever glad!).

I came from St. John’s in San Lorenzo with my fellow Shamrocks—Mike Hoppe, Danny Lamb, Cecil Moreno, Roy Towers, Janice Truax, Carolyn Roach, John Dilsaver, Gary Brown, Gwen Peterson, Chuck Millier, Diana Ayala, to name a few! Tuition was just under $500 per year. The football field “miracle” had just been performed in time for the first season of Moreau football and our class’ arrival.

I was on my way to racking up another four years of Catholic education at Moreau. But little did I know, my Holy Cross rendition of Catholic schooling was just beginning. I went on to the University of Notre Dame in South Bend, Indiana. Larry Merrington made it in as well from the class of 73. Mark Wurzel and Pat Behan from the class of ’72 had preceded us there.

Each segment of my education has been important to the many roles I’ve been blessed to play in life. But it was at Moreau where my roots formed, took hold, and will forever be. Back then Joni Mitchell sang “…but you don’t know what you’ve got ‘til it’s gone.” No truer

words were ever sung. I learned just how true during my first week on the Notre Dame campus back in August of 1973.

All Notre Dame freshmen were required to meet with a guidance counselor. My counselor was telling me about “the most inspiring letter of recommendation that she’d ever read.” She recited some of the phrases from the unfolded page that rested on her desk. As she read, I was thinking that it would feel pretty good knowing somebody had that kind of faith in my potential.

Anthony Chavez ’73

My first week in South Bend had been overwhelming for a kid from the Cherryland! Did I have what it took to even make it there? Then my counselor rocked me by saying the letter was about me. “Your advisor, Brother Gary Stone, wrote this about you, Tony. He wrote this because he knows who you really are—maybe even before you’ve come to know who you really are. That’s a rare gift.” I heard those words 40 years ago this summer.

Had it not been for that letter, I’m certain my admission would never have happened. I was a B student at Moreau and my SAT scores were in the mid900s. But someone knew it was about much more than grades and test scores.

That was Brother Gary Stone. Brother Gary vouched for my ability to learn, to question, and my determination to “never

quit.” Brother Gary challenged me to dig deeper in my approach to history and my role in creating it. “Still haven’t learned how to learn yet, eh Mr. Chavez?”

That is what a Moreau Catholic education offers the young ones who make it here to begin their journey into young adulthood—a gift we share. We leave Moreau as captains of our destinies— Mariners, one and all.

Throughout these 40 years I have been blessed with children and grandchildren, three major career paths, and a resurgent spiritual life. My present pursuits as a writer and entrepreneur have evolved as a result of my experience at Moreau.

The class of ’73 left Moreau less than five years after America put a man on the moon. Air traffic controllers were routing jets from their radar screens without computers. The Silicon Valley was pasture land and salt marsh. So much has changed. What has unfolded since has demanded that we Mariners keep up, look at life with open minds, and be willing to learn new skills.

Moreau prepared us. We have all risen to challenges and obstacles unimaginable during days when our football field had no lights! All because our teachers and mentors at Moreau saw potential in us, we learned to look for it in ourselves. The future that Brother Gary Stone saw in my potential was something he seemed to see in each one of us. He knew us “one by one.”

Moreau Catholic has prepared us to learn over our lifetimes. The rarest of gifts awaits all who would enter here.

This Mariner knows that it’s “…only the beginning…”

Go Moreau!

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NON-PROFIT ORG US Postage PAID HAYWARD, CA PERMIT NO. 851

27170 Mission Boulevard Hayward, CA 94544-4194 Change Service Requested

Come Home for the very last game…

Homecoming Court 1989

Celebrate the very last game on Moreau Catholic’s original football field Mariners vs. Irvington Vikings Friday, October 25, 2013 Kickoffs: JV 4:30 pm, Varsity 7:00 pm Special Mariner Alumni BBQ! 5:00 pm in the Festival Area • FREE admission for alumni & families to Alumni BBQ & both football games • Free cotton candy, hot dogs, & popcorn for alumni & families • Bounce house for children of alumni • Photo booth

Register today at:

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www.moreaucatholic.org/homecoming13 For more information, contact: Dani Lorta ’89

Annual Giving and Alumni Relations Coordinator

dlorta@moreaucatholic.org