Providence High School
PIONEER Connections
Summer 2016
Congratulations, graduates! Compassion
Respect
Justice
Excellence
Stewardship
Providence High School YOU BELONG HERE.
“Do not go where the path may lead; go instead where there is no path and leave a trail.” - Ralph Waldo Emerson
Providence High School 511 South Buena Vista St. Burbank, CA 91505 818.846.8141 www.providencehigh.org PHS administrators Ernest Siy, Joe Sciuto, and Allison DeFrancesco Castro ‘02 grill burgers for the senior class, a tradition that began a few years ago.
Administration Mr. Joe Sciuto, Head of School Mrs. Allison DeFrancesco Castro ‘02, Principal Mr. Ernest Siy, Dean of Students Ms. Kerry Martin, Dean of Studies
in this issue...
Board of Regents MESSAGE FROM OUR HEAD OF SCHOOL
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FEATURES PHS Welcomes Michael Westphal as New Basketball Coach 5 Production of Seussical the Musical Wins Award 6 Senior Projects Program Prepares Students for Future Careers 8 PIONEER NEWS BRIEFS 10 FACULTY PROFILE Marisa Rawlins-Bradfield, Visual & Performing Arts Chair 12 COVER STORY Class of 2016 Leaves its Mark on PHS 14 College Acceptance List 16 REMINISCE Alumnotes 17 Save the Date: Class of 1996 & 1967 Reunions 19 PATRONS 2016 Gala 20 Alumni Parents Honored at Mother Gamelin Event 22 List of Donors 23 LET US PRAY 26 BACK COVER Upcoming Alumni Events 28
Mr. Gary Arakelian ‘88, Chair Mr. Ken Coopman, Immediate Past Chair Mr. Stuart Posin, Vice Chair Sr. Sheila Browne, RSM Ms. Pam Corradi Mr. Benedict Coulter Mr. Carlos Flores, MD ‘95 Ms. Libby Ghekiere Mrs. Denise Gutches Sr. Mary Hawkins, SP Rev. Francis Mendoza Mrs. Erica Menke Mrs. Sharron Dowthwaite Nelson ‘75 Ms. Stacy Smithers Mr. Stephen Swofford Mrs. Anne Zwart Sr. Lucille Dean, SP - Emeritus Member Sr. Nancy Jurecki, OP, PH&S Chief Mission Integration Officer Pioneer Connections is published by the Advancement Department at Providence High School. For questions or comments about this publication, please contact Allison Hastings Knowles ‘99 at 818.846.8141 x14417 or Allison.Knowles@providencehigh.org.
Photo credits: Arca Photo, Michelle Boucher ‘95, Greg Castro ‘02, Haley Diaz ‘17, Allen Eguia ‘16, Carin Yates Cover photo: Nycole Wells ‘16, Marcela Lara ‘16, and Serena Hermosura ‘16 Opposite page: Maddie Bruno ‘16, Ada-Nicole Sanger ‘16, Margaret Staedler ‘16, and Samantha Shigematsu ‘16 3
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a message from our Head of School...
Dear Friends of Providence High School,
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the joy that every human being seeks--we will also find our path of authentic service in the world.” Our Providence students are selfaware and spiritual, and they leave us ready to make a difference in the world.
elcome to another edition of Pioneer Connections. This edition will spotlight the honoring of long-time Providence High School supporters, Ray and Carmen Ferrante who were awarded the Mother Gamelin Society Award. Thank you again to all of you for your continuous support of Providence High School.
Don’t forget to follow us on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram. Check in at our public website frequently – www.providencehigh. org and come out to school events. You are always welcome!
This edition of Pioneer Connections will highlight the innovative education that our young Pioneers receive here at Providence High School. Our students are engaged in our school community, and they are active in our greater Los Angeles community and beyond through our outstanding Christian Service Program and our extra-curricular programs.
Thank you for your support of the Providence Fund, and I look forward to seeing you around campus. Have a wonderful summer!
Yours in Providence,
As people of Providence, we are all Mission-Inspired members of this wonderful community. The Sisters of Providence established their mission early on, and we continue the idea of “Caritas Christi urget nos” – The love of Christ compels us. We strive to reveal God’s love to all. Our Mission is strong, and our students become better people as they grow as leaders and as people. We give more leadership opportunities to our students than most other schools. This is important as our students embrace one of our school mottos, “Find out what inspires you.” We believe that it is important for us to continually give our students opportunities for inspiration. Author Parker Palmer writes, “Our deepest calling is to grow into our own authentic self-hood, whether or not it conforms to some image of who we ought to be. As we do so, we will not only find
Joe Sciuto Head of School YOU BELONG HERE.
PHS stu de compl nts eted 19,00 0 servi ce hou rs this ye ar! Pioneer Connections
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PHS Welcomes Michael Westphal as New Boys’ Varsity Basketball Coach
From left to right: Dade Faison, Kebu Stewart, Michael Westphal, and Shayaun Saee.
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rovidence High School is excited to announce the hiring of Mr. Michael Westphal as the new boys’ varsity basketball coach. He will also be a full-time physical education teacher and assistant varsity golf coach in addition to his head boys’ varsity coaching duties.
and attitude to the Providence basketball family. Michael Westphal’s basketball pedigree is strong. His father, Paul Westphal, was a star at USC and was the tenth pick in the 1972 NBA draft by the Boston Celtics. He was a five-time NBA All Star, the head coach at Pepperdine for five years, and he was also an NBA head coach for 10 years.
Coach Westphal earned a Bachelor of Arts, Production Communication degree from Pepperdine University. While at Pepperdine, he played Division I basketball for the Waves and averaged 25 minutes and 9.0 points per game, and he shot 45% from three point range over his Pepperdine career. Coach Westphal also earned a Master of Business Administration, Sports Business degree from Saint Leo University in Saint Leo, FL.
Rounding out the staff for the boys’ basketball program are Shayaun Saee, Dade Faison, and Kebu Stewart. Saee, who will be assisting Westphal with the varsity team, is an NBA Data Analyst and former basketball player. Junior varsity coach Stewart, a former NBA player, was drafted by the Philadelphia 76ers in the second round of the 1997 NBA Draft. He played 15 games during the 1997–98 NBA season, averaging 2.7 points and 2.1 rebounds per game. Stewart will also be assisting with the boys’ varsity basketball team.
Coach Westphal recently finished his second year as the head coach at Moorpark High School. The program that he took over finished the 2013-2014 season with a 7-20 record and last place in league, but in his first season his Moorpark team finished 17-11 and in second place in the very competitive Marmonte League.
Faison, the freshman boys’ coach, received a full ride at the University of Maine, where he played basketball and discovered the call to become a coach.
Before coaching at Moorpark, Coach Westphal was an assistant coach at both Oaks Christian School and Calabasas High School. Coach Westphal is known as a very positive coach and leader of youth. He is excited to join a faith-based community and his love for the game and his basketball mind will bring a winning spirit
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Providence High Arts Production of Seussical the Musical Wins Jerry Herman Award By Dominic Catrambone, PHS Theatre Arts Co-Director Pioneer Connections
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A cast of 61 students, rehearsing over the span of three months, and a crew of another half dozen put an incredible amount of time, energy and heart into this production…and it showed! The musical played to six sold-out audiences and, for the first time ever, our students had the privilege of presenting an on-campus field trip show for neighboring feeder schools! 190 chaperones and students, ranging from first to fifth grade, from St. Robert Bellarmine, St. Francis Xavier, and St. Finbar joined us for a morning performance and cast Q&A. The theatre was abuzz with excitement and our students could not stop talking about how impactful it was to act as ambassadors for our school and Performing Arts program. Lastly, our production of Seussical was entered into a High School Musical Theatre Awards of Los Angeles competition, known as the Jerry Herman Awards. It is a regional competition run by the renowned Nederlander group and based at the Pantages Theatre. Adjudicators attended the performances and provided critique on a number of categories, both technical and performance-based. In our first year participating in this event, Providence received two nominations and one win, walking away with the 2016 Jerry Herman Award for Best Scenic Design! We were up against 35 other productions from 32 different schools, most of which have much larger budgets and far more advanced facilities than our little theatre...aka the old gym! If only we had a legitimate stateof-the-art space...imagine what we could do! Two of the cast members, Tyler Bridges ‘18 and Margaret Staedler ‘16, had the honor of competing for the Best Actor and Best Actress categories on stage at the Pantages. They took part in a weekend full of auditions and rehearsals and were fantastic as they performed in the opening and closing numbers of the entire show. Though our crew did not win the Best Technical Crew category for which they were nominated, they represented us well and still had the recognition of a job well done among a sea of other schools. It was an all-around wonderful experience for our students and a thrill to have our little corner by the freeway share some big-time spotlight in the high school arts scene. We plan to make this competition a mainstay for years to come and look forward to bringing home more trophies!
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ver two weekends in April, Providence High Arts presented its spring musical production of Seussical the Musical to the community. Combining characters and locations from over 15 of the legendary Dr. Seuss’ stories, Seussical brings to life a young boy’s imagination and his journey to discover his voice. With the help of such beloved characters as Horton the Elephant, Gertrude McFuzz, Mayzie LaBird, and the Cat in the Hat, JoJo learns that “a person’s a person, no matter how small.”
As always, thank you so much for your continued support and dedication to the arts and our students. And join us this year as we present our 2016-2017 Providence High Arts season, “Out of the Darkness, and Into the Light.”
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Senior Projects Program Prepares Students for Future Careers
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he Senior Projects Program, now in its third year at Providence, is more than just an additional project to add stress to graduating seniors who are already overworked and experiencing a high degree of “senioritis.” This year, the program provided more than 100 students the opportunity to be more prepared for their future through the exploration of a potential profession.
project made me realize that I’m going into a field that I will enjoy.” This year, in addition to working with professional mentors, students were expected to create a final product that proved they learned or know how to do something from the profession they explored. Four students presented an application that helps diagnose sports injuries. Another student presented a theme park proposal for her final product, while another student showed a highlight reel of a wedding video she filmed
“I got to explore the field I want to major in early,” said Sheena Devadoss ‘16, who is interested in electrical engineering. “This Pioneer Connections
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“I gained the confidence and independence to know I’ll be okay in the real world.” - Allyson Casella ‘16 and edited for a PHS teacher who recently got married.
students is learning from adults who are not their teachers.
“I hope students use these products to apply to internships as freshmen in college,” said Senior Projects Coordinator Joannes Pamatmat ’03. “It’s possible.”
“The Senior Projects Program taught me proper and professional etiquette,” reflected Caitlin Caguco ‘16, who is interested in film production. “As a teenager, I’m ignorant of the propriety necessary for a work environment. It also taught me not to be terrified of talking to grown-ups because most of the time they’re just as lost as we are.”
In fact, as a result of Senior Projects, Justin Idian ’16 was offered an internship and Marie Bardelli ’16 was offered part-time work this summer.
Miguel Mendiola ’16, who is interested in the physical therapy field added, “I gained a business-oriented mindset and social skills. I learned to communicate better and take charge of the situations I’m in.”
Each student spent at least 30 hours on their projects. One student went all the way to the Philippines and took part in a medical mission for his fieldwork. Another student created a mock crime scene on campus for other Providence students to analyze. Other fields of interest included physical therapy, fashion design, marketing, game programming, film production, nursing, dentistry, epidemiology, business, and education.
Leaving the comforts and familiarity of high school can be daunting, especially as these recent graduates embark on their college lives, but the Senior Project Program is a step closer to helping them discover who they want to be.
“From the senior projects program, I learned that no dream is out of reach for me,” said Nycole Wells ‘16, who is interested in event production and management. “I was very passionate about my Senior Project which made it a fun learning experience for me and not something that just took up my time.”
Allyson Casella ‘16, who is interested in a career in the fashion industry reflected, “I gained the confidence and independence to know I’ll be okay in the real world.”
Pamatmat ’03 said one of the biggest takeaways for some of the
Mentor Testimonials “Patrick has been a comparable, if not better, mentee than most of my pharmacy interns (who are in pharmacy school). Being a relatively young practitioner, he has truly inspired me that a student his age can be the future of pharmacy and he has been an absolute pleasure to work with. I will continue to work with him through his years of college, especially if pharmacy is what he wants to pursue.” - Michael Daher, mentor to Patrick Acosta ‘16
“It helps to work with young people, and to know they will carry on in an established field, and improve upon it as they gain experience and educational momentum.” - Marc Callo, mentor to Austin Riggs ‘16 “[Being a mentor] reminded me just how young and impressionable students are. It reminded me how important it is to teach our young hires and mold them properly.” - Karen Kananen, mentor to Maria Benedicto ‘16
“It was a pleasure to work with Brian. He will continue to grow and mature as a great asset and positive influence in the community. I would welcome working with Brian in the future.” - Dominic Caguco, mentor to Brian Cabagnot ‘16
The Senior Projects Program is in need of mentors for the incoming senior class. If you’re interested, or would like more information, please contact Senior Projects Coordinator Joannes Pamatmat ‘03 at 818.846.8141 x14403 or Joannes.Pamatmat@providencehigh.org.
“She definitely has a direction in where she wants to go and what she wants to do. I think most people her age lack direction and don’t have as much conviction.” - Alessandra Melikian, mentor to Sareen Khachtourian ‘16
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pioneer News briefs
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PHS Participates in Solar Cup
The Rocket Project Final Portfolio Assessment “How I Learned to Stop Fearing the Unknown and Embrace a Challenge” By Reece Talley, PHS Faculty Member
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or the third year in a row, on May 13-15 at Lake Skinner, Providence High School students, led by faculty member Jeff Kubasak, participated in the 14th annual Solar Cup, which is sponsored by the Metropolitan Water District of Southern California.
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n late April all of the 11th grade students were handed a huge challenge: to re-enact the Space Race albeit in a greatly simplified form. This is the 23rd year for the project and as usual, the classes rose to the challenge. Students formed engineering cells and then drafted formal engineering proposals complete with operational designs, financial plans, and work assignments. They then set about designing and building model rockets that would meet the proposed goals. Some chose to build multi-staged rockets such as NASA used for the moon shots, others chose to design multi-engine clusters, while others worked on boosted gliders and attempts at breaking the sound barrier. After weeks of blood, sweat, and more than a few tears, they traveled out before dawn to El Mirage Dry Lake Recreation area just north of Lake Los Angeles to flight test their designs.
Providence was among 38 teams participating in the six-county, 5,200 square-mile service area, which includes Los Angeles, Orange, Riverside, San Bernardino, San Diego and Ventura counties. The Solar Cup is a year long program in which students build, equip and race 16-foot, single-seat boats powered only by the sun. The Solar Cup Program allows students to apply their skills in math, physics, engineering and communications, while learning about Southern California’s water resources, resource management, conservation, and alternative energy development. Each team constructs a 16-foot boat outfitted with a solarcollection panel. The teams compete in endurance races around a 1.6 kilometer course in the morning and afternoon on the second day of the event. On the final day, the boats’ solar panels are removed. The boats compete in 200-meter sprint races powered by solar energy stored in batteries.
Amid screams of joy, wows of wonderment, and some oohs related to CATOs (catastrophic failures in rocket jargon), a whole lot of practical learning took place. Every student out there was amazed that they were able to do what they did. Making the day especially enjoyable was that we were joined by a regionally recognized team of girls from Notre Dame Academy and their teacher Dr. Kathy Griffis. The NDA girls had just returned from the national T.A.R.C. rocketry competition. For our launch, the girls built a rocket with a strap on pen camera that captured the launch from a rocket’s eye view. It was pretty amazing.
“I am just so incredibly proud of the amazing amount of work both [Jeff] and the kids put in. It was a wonderful weekend,” reflected Susan Beckenham, Providence High School’s Technology Focus Program Director.
What makes it all the more so was the fact that PHS had done the same thing back in the 90’s, only with a super 8 movie camera and film! It just goes to show you how much technology has evolved. Pioneer Connections
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Spring Sports Roundup
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he defending Liberty League championship softball team overcame injury and rain delays to have another strong showing in league. The Pioneers finished in second place and qualified for playoffs. The team traveled four hours to Big Pine High School in the first round and won in commanding fashion. The team then played host to number one-ranked Rolling Hills Prep. The Pioneers showed their pride on the field and battled until the last out. Four members of the team, Rachel Camonayan ‘16, Fabi Jimenez ‘16, Emily Mai ‘16, and Francesca Maravilla ‘18 were named to the All Liberty League team.
Visual & Performing Arts Department Concludes Year on a High Note
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he Visual and Performing Arts Department completed the season with a grand performance and awards night at the historic Alex Theatre in Glendale. This was a night of celebration featuring classical & contemporary music, dance, evocative visual art, and scenes from America’s most prolific playwrights.
The boys’ baseball team finished second in league and earned a spot in playoffs for the second straight year. The Pioneers earned an exciting extra-innings walk off win in the first round against St. Margaret’s. Thomas Keller ‘16 hit a ground ball single that scored Nicholas Knezevich ‘18 for the win! Providence then hosted defending champion Flintridge Prep. The Pioneers fought hard but were defeated 4-2. Named to the All Liberty League team were Thomas Keller ‘16, Sean Holt ‘16, and Dante Cano ‘16.
Providence Singers concluded their competition season with a performance at the Glendale A Cappella Festival on May 21st. PHS was the only private Catholic high school represented at the event. Out of nine high schools, PHS came in third place next to John Burroughs High School and Valencia High School.
The boys’ volleyball team had another successful season, finishing third in the Liberty League. They earned a spot in playoffs and traveled to AGBU Canoga Park for a Wild-Card match. They swept AGBU and traveled to St. Genevieve for their first round match. The Pioneers earned a five game win that ended in a dominating 25-12 victory over the Valiants. Providence hosted Damien High School in the second round. The Pioneers battled for every point but came up short and lost in three games to the eventual CIF champions. It was another successful season for the golf program. The golf team earned a third place finish in league. Three members, Joseph Brion ‘16, Eddie Hwang ‘16, and Paolo Largoza ‘17, were among the top golfers in league and qualified for League Finals. Eddie qualified for CIF and traveled to Camarillo for the first round of playoffs, where he finished three over par at Las Posas Country Club but did not qualify for the second round. Track and Field, Providence’s largest group of athletes, competed in league meets at Birmingham High School. Jasmine Ramirez ‘16 and Jason Batungbacal ‘16 earned first place victories in shot put and the 100 yard dash and earned the opportunity to compete at CIF prelims.
Mr. Rafe Vega was shrunken down to a miniature bobble-head version of himself as part of an auction item benefiting Providence’s Gala. Aram Nadjarian ‘02 was the lucky winning bidder and returned to campus to claim his prize, which truly bears an uncanny resemblance to the real Mr. Vega!
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faculty profile: Marisa Rawlins-Bradfield
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arisa Rawlins-Bradfield is a Los Angeles native who has been teaching voice and choral directing for over fourteen years. From an early age, Marisa has had the opportunity to sing for radio, television, and feature films, along with performing with some of the most prestigious choral ensembles in the United States. Ms. Rawlins-Bradfield is currently the Department Chair of the Performing Arts Dept. and Choral Music Director at Providence High School (Providence High Arts), where she has worked for eight years. Along with her teaching, Marisa is the Artistic Director of the Los Angeles All-Diocese Queen of Angels Honor Choir and serves as the Vice President of the Southern California Vocal Association Vocal Solo Competition. Ms. Rawlins-Bradfield is the Music Director at Bethlehem Lutheran Church in Granada Hills where she conducts the adult and children’s choir.
As a vocal coach, Marisa has had the pleasure of working with professional recording artists, conservatory music program students, and individuals who love to sing as a hobby. Marisa’s students have appeared on the Disney Channel, ABC, FOX, Lifetime, along with notable performances at the Hollywood Bowl, the Luckman Performing Arts Center, The Broad Stage, the Aratani Japan American Theater, the Ford Amphitheater, the Dorothy Chandler Pavilion, and the House of Blues. Marisa enjoys coaching students on audition preparation, and they have had successful acceptances to the University of Southern California, Berklee College of Music, University of California, Santa Barbara, Chapman University, Renaissance Arts Academy, Providence High School, the Los Angeles County High School for the Arts, & Colburn School of Music. Marisa has toured internationally and has sung in concert halls in the United States, Canada, Wales, England, Germany, Austria, Bulgaria, and the Czech Republic. Marisa received her Bachelor of Arts degree in Music Education with a Choral Emphasis from California State University, Northridge where she studied with Paul Smith and received her Master of Arts degree in Music Education and Teaching Credential from the University of Southern California, where she was the recipient of the USC Flora L. Thornton School of Music 2009 Honors Convocation, D ’Addario Foundation Achievement Award.
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As a young child, were you musically inclined? Did you participate in your high school’s choir or theatre arts program? I’ve had the privilege of growing up in a musical family. My mother is a union session singer and my father is a pianist, arranger, and music director. I was never forced into music. I was naturally drawn to it and I knew from a young age that it was going to be a big part of my life. I began attending the Los Angeles Music and Art School when I was four years old. Both of my parents taught there and I would spend the majority of my Saturdays going to a combination of piano, voice, bass, saxophone, dance, or visual art classes until I was fifteen. Once my mother saw that I was a performer and could take direction, she would contract me to sing on national commercials and movie soundtracks. When it was time to go to high school, I auditioned for the Los Angeles County High School for the Arts (LACHSA) and was accepted into the Vocal Music Department.
The PHS choirs attend multiple festivals and competitions throughout the school year. Most of them are held in the spring semester. There are unique requirements for each competition. Many of them ask to hear at least one song in a foreign language, and one be sung a cappella. There are now new festivals that incorporate sight-reading and ear training tests as a part of the overall scoring.
You have quite an impressive resume as a professional singer and vocal coach. Is there a particular musical genre that you are drawn to? I love so many different genres of music. I grew up in a home that had an eclectic soundtrack. You could hear samba, mariachi, jazz, classical, contemporary “80’s” pop, etc. But if I were to choose, I would say, jazz. While attending LACHSA, I became infatuated with everything jazz. I would memorize Ella Fitzgerald scats and horn lines of Ornette Coleman and Sonny Rollins. I was a member of LACHSA’s prestigious vocal jazz ensemble and it was there when I got to meet my first music educator mentor, Pat Bass. With her guidance, our groups performed at the Monterey Jazz Festival, Reno Jazz Festival, Fullerton Jazz Festival, International Association of Jazz Educators Convention, and the Playboy Jazz Festival. When I graduated high school, I went to Amherst University to study with the great jazz vocalist, Sheila Jordan and the late Dr. Billy Taylor. I knew that I wanted to be a music educator when I was in high school, but I didn’t know in what capacity. Once I knew that I was going to be a choral director, I immersed myself into everything choral literature and went on to attend California State University, Northridge and the University of Southern California. I’d love to have a vocal jazz group at PHS someday!
With the rise in popularity of show choirs, arguably due to the success of the tv show, Glee, and films such as Pitch Perfect, have you seen an increase in student interest in the performing arts? Has this changed your approach to teaching and planning for choir competitions? Coincidentally, my first year at PHS was the premiere season of Glee. I think that Glee definitely helped in recharging the interest for choirs everywhere. More than anything, the kids that were already invested in choir became even more enthusiastic and prideful in their passion. At this time, PHS does not compete as a show choir program. The choral choreography is an addition to the choral literature we compete with. I work very closely with our choreographers. We produce the annual Broadway Revue performance and the spring High Arts Finale.
The annual large trip for Providence Singers takes about a year to organize. As you could imagine, there are so many fine details to organizing an itinerary for 50+ people. The initial details begin with the approvals from administration a year before the travel dates, auditions and callbacks will take place the year prior, I have to identify my ensemble members’ proficiencies before we have our initial rehearsal at the beginning of the year, and I like to choose interesting, educational, and/or historical destinations that will influence and inspire the chosen repertoire for the year.
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all the competitions you prepare for, is there one that is a
favorite for you each year?
If I had to choose one, I would say that I look forward to the Glendale A Cappella Festival with Providence Singers. This is a competition that has become a tradition for PHS. It’s an event that is hosted by the Verdugo Hills Showtime Chorus. They have established a relationship with the John C. Hench Foundation and award grants to the invited choirs. This year, PHS was the only private Catholic high school represented at the event. Out of nine public high schools with well-established choral programs, PHS came in third place next to Burroughs High School and Valencia High School. PHS Choral Music received a grant in the amount of $3,500!
How do you approach each school year in terms of preparing for choral competitions? Is there an overall theme that you decide on which sets the tone for what songs will be performed? The Performing Arts Department meets at the end of each school year to establish the theme for the upcoming season. We combine our wish lists of material and create our storyline from there. I usually start thinking about repertoire six months before the performance date. My lesson plans are based around the chosen music throughout the year. I don’t repeat tunes from a previous season, so my lesson plans are never the same. I like it that way. I teach the principle concepts and techniques through different content, which makes it fresh for my returning students and myself! I’m always keeping my ear open for something that could work for one of my choirs. I enjoy having conversations with students about what they’re currently listening to and I try to have their tastes in mind when picking music. It’s always a collaboration between students, accompanists, and other directors.
You collaborate with Dominic Catrambone and Jeremy Jackson, the Co-Directors of the Theatre Arts Department at PHS quite a bit. How has this partnership evolved over the years? The three of us were hired in 2009. Our relationship has grown every year. However, the past two years have been extremely collaborative and we truly have a fantastic partnership. We have our designated tasks, but we are equally involved in the process of creating our season and producing our shows. I love those guys. What can we expect for the 2016-2017 school year? Be ready for the upcoming season of “ Out of the Darkness, and Into the Light.” Visit www.providencehigharts.org for more 2016-2017 info!
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cover Story
Retired U.S. Navy Commander Donald Urquidez and Ryan Chow ‘16
The Class of 2016 Leaves Its Mark on PHS
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n June 4, 2016, all 102 members of the Class of 2016 took their places onstage at the Hall of Liberty at Forest Lawn, Hollywood Hills. After Sister Nancy Jurecki, OP, Chief Mission Integration Officer for Providence Health & Services California Region, delivered the benediction, Head of School Joe Sciuto introduced Commander Donald Urquidez, retired from the United States Navy, who presented Ryan Chow ‘16 with an accommodation. Each year, the U.S. Naval Academy receives approximately 18,000 applications. Only about 1,400 applicants are invited to attend the Naval Academy, and Ryan has the distinct honor of being in that group. Not surprisingly, this announcement was met with resounding applause and a standing ovation.
One such student striving to be better and do good in the world, is Stephanie Figueroa ‘16, the recipient of the 2016 Archdiocese of Los Angeles Christian Service Award. Stephanie completed more than 500 service hours throughout her four years at PHS, many of which were completed at Four Seasons Healthcare and Wellness Center and Kaiser Permanente. Ada-Nicole Sanger ‘16 was presented with the Mother Joseph Award, named in recognition of Mother Joseph of the Sacred Heart, who was the founder of Providence schools and health care facilities in the western U.S. The award, voted on by the faculty and staff, is the highest honor presented by Providence High School to a graduating senior.
It is a tradition at Providence for members of the senior class to nominate and select a speaker for the graduation ceremony. This year, Shea Sahm ‘16 was selected by his peers, which was an honor not lost on him. Shea challenged his classmates to “set yourself up with people who are hungry and want success as bad[ly] as you do. Remember that birds of a feather will flock together. Strive to be with people who will make you better.”
Salutatorian Grant Menke ‘16, who will attend UCLA this fall, was presented his medallion by Principal Allison DeFrancesco Castro ‘02 and Dean of Studies Kerry Martin, and his mother, Erica Menke, a member of Providence’s Board of Regents, had the honor of presenting Grant with his diploma. Valedictorian Emily Velandia ‘16, who will attend Johns Hopkins
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Class of 1959 valedictorian Carol Lex Tanner ‘59 and Class of 2016 valedictorian Emily Velandia ‘16
Salutatorian Grant Menke ‘16, who was presented his diploma by his mother, PHS Board of Regents member Erica Menke
Timothy Viray ‘16, Samantha Shigematsu ‘16, Sophie Quach ‘16, Hope Trautman ‘16, and Christopher Hodges ‘16
Brianna St. Denis ‘16, Talin Abramian ‘16, and Sarah Markey ‘16
Scott Keeshen ‘16, Elizabeth Nunneley ‘16, and Allegra Carrillo ‘16
Kieran McGroarty ‘16 and Andrew Harris ‘16
University and is the daughter of PHS alumna Julie Morris Velandia ‘85, was presented her medallion by Carol Lex Tanner ‘59, Providence High School’s first valedictorian. In a new Providence tradition, Emily, as the class valedictorian, had the opportunity to speak at the graduation.
reflected. “To me, being valedictorian is about more than a GPA. It’s about being, to the best of my ability, a true representation of the most basic qualities of the Class of 2016: passion, dedication, and heart.” Congratulations to the Class of 2016 on their achievements. The PHS community wishes them well and hopes they continue to live out Providence’s core values wherever life’s journey takes them.
“This class’s dedicated and competitive nature pushed me every day to be my best. Part of my drive to succeed came from my desire to prove that I was good enough to be part of this class,” Emily
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college Acceptances Members of the Class of 2016 were accepted to the following universities: List comprised of information received as of May 17, 2016.
Academy of Art University AMDA - College and Conservatory of the Performing Arts Arizona State University Azusa Pacific University Baldwin Wallace University Baylor University Biola University Boston College Boston University Bradley University California Lutheran University California State Polytechnic University, Pomona California State University, Bakersfield California State University, Channel Islands California State University, Chico California State University, East Bay California State University, Fullerton California State University, Long Beach California State University, Los Angeles California State University, Northridge Chapman University Coe College College of the Canyons Colorado State University Concordia University - Irvine Concordia University - Portland DePaul University DeSales University Dixie College Drexel University Eckerd College Emerson College Florida Atlantic University Florida Institute of Technology Florida International University Fordham University Gonzaga University Hawaii Pacific University Hofstra University Hope International University Iowa State University Pioneer Connections
Johns Hopkins University La Sierra University Lasell College Loyola Marymount University Loyola University Chicago Marist College Marquette University Marymount California University Marymount University Mount St. Mary's University (Chalon) Northeastern University Northern Arizona University Oregon State University Pepperdine University Point Loma Nazarene University Portland State University Regis University Rider University Rochester Institute of Technology Saint Francis University Saint Leo University Saint Louis University Saint Mary's College of California San Diego State University San Francisco State University San Jose State University Santa Clara University Sarah Lawrence College Scripps College Seattle University Seton Hall University Sonoma State University St. Edward's University St. John's University St. Lawrence University Stony Brook University Syracuse University Texas Christian University The Catholic University of America The George Washington University The New School - All Divisions 16
The University of Alabama The University of Findlay United States Coast Guard Academy United States Naval Academy University of California, Berkeley University of California, Davis University of California, Irvine University of California, Los Angeles University of California, Riverside University of California, San Diego University of California, Santa Barbara University of California, Santa Cruz University of Central Florida University of Colorado at Boulder University of Denver University of Florida University of Kansas University of La Verne University of Maine University of Mississippi University of Nevada, Las Vegas University of New Hampshire at Durham University of New Haven University of North Dakota University of Oklahoma University of Oregon University of Portland University of Redlands University of San Diego University of San Francisco University of Southern California University of Tennessee, Knoxville University of the Pacific Ursinus College Washington State University Washington University in St. Louis West Virginia University Westmont College Woodbury University Xavier University
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e love to hear about all of the wonderful things our alumni are experiencing! Please keep us updated about your lives post PHS. Send updates and photos to Allison Hastings Knowles ‘99 at Allison.Knowles@providencehigh.org.
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1960’s
(Photo #1) Janice Meis Krattiger ‘61 “This photo is from our trip to Russia. It’s Catherine the Great’s throne in the Hermitage in St. Petersburg. We have a summer/fall home in White River Junction, Vermont. Nice events in our life.” Teri McQuaide Abbott ‘62 - “Being involved in education since graduating from Providence in 1962, it was inspiring to witness the May Crowning at Providence on May 4th and to see all of the dedicated students participating in that beautiful celebration and in the mass. To be part of the celebration was an honor for me. I hope more alumni from the Class of 1962 will be able to attend the next May Crowning and mass. I’m still teaching at Los Feliz STEMM Magnet, celebrating my 50th year there.”
1970’s
Josee Marquis-Chasles ’70 – “I retired on December 31st, 2015 after 43 years in travel. I began my career at Eastern Airlines and worked for three large corporate travel agencies over the years. So far retirement is terrific. I am the grandmother of two fabulous grandchildren: Stella, who is four years old, and James, who is two years old.
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I am also the step-grandma to four other wonderful kids from seven to 14 years old. The loves of our life! I’m planning loads of travel in the coming months.” Maureen Murtaugh Audia ‘74 - “I’ve been married to Jim Audia since 1988. We have one son, Justin, who just turned 19. I teach crafts to first and second grades, and am a leader in a national Bible learning club for children. I am avidly involved with the Notre Dame Irish Knight Band.” Barbara Penkal Kornylo ‘75 - “My husband and I have relocated to Fairfax Station, VA. It’s the first time I’ve ever lived outside of California. I’ve accepted a position with my current employer, Shell Oil Company as a Senior Advisor for Stakeholder Relations for the Americas located in Washington DC.” Robert Bates ‘79 – “I currently reside in Pasadena and am the Dean of Student Life and teacher at the Excelsior School. I also maintain a part-time mediation practice while pursuing my M.A. in History at Cal State LA.”
1980’s
Steven Misiurak ‘81 has been the City Engineer for the City of Gig Harbour, 17
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located as a suburb of Seattle for 17 years and was recently appointed by the WA State Governor as the local city’s representative to the Public Works Board, an infrastructure board that funds water, storm, sewer and roadway improvement projects via low interest loan rates. Steve has been married for 25 years to his wife, Zina, and his two children reside in nearby Vancouver, Canada.
1990’s
Colin Marchelletta ‘93 - “I will be receiving my BA in Military History from American Military University in January. I plan to pursue a Master’s in Post Secondary Education to teach at a high school or college in Carson City, Nevada. There are already schools there that are courting me to work for them. I was nominated and confirmed by Governor Brown to sit on the Selective Service System Board, which is a group of five citizen volunteers appointed by the Director of Selective Service on behalf of the President, based on recommendations made by their respective state governors or an equivalent public official. These men and women play an important community role closely connected with our nation’s defense. I’m a member of the Sabre and Scroll Society at AMU, which is a diverse group of students Summer 2016
4 that promote the study of history through academic research and online publications, topical discussions, and lectures of various historical topics.” Katherine Siordia Deubner ‘97 – “I graduated with my AA in Liberal Arts: Social & Behavioral Sciences and an AA in General Studies: Social & Behavior Sciences from LA Mission College in June 2016. I will be attending Arizona State University for a BA in Religious Studies this Fall. My graduation comes after nearly two decades of hard work while having my family, working full time, and battling Multiple Sclerosis. I have worked at NEO Tech’s main headquarters in Chatsworth, CA as a Program Manager overseeing our single largest Aerospace and Defense customer contracts for seven years. This year I celebrated my first child, IvyAnne, graduating from Chaminade College Preparatory High School in West Hills, CA.”
2000’s
Louis Farah, Jr. ‘02 recently graduated with his Masters in Public Policy from California State University, Northridge. Louis currently works as a firefighter for the Lompoc Fire Department in Santa Barbara County. Additionally, Louis and Daniel Martin ’02 own Backhouse Media, LLC., a website development and online marketing company. (Photo #2) Tony Leong ‘02 received his first Emmy for NBC Bay Area’s coverage of the San Bernardino shooting. According to Tony, that was one of the saddest stories Pioneer Connections
5 he has ever covered. (Photo #3) Nicholas Bumacod ‘06 graduated from Western University of Health Sciences, College of Dental Medicine in Pomona, CA and earned his Doctor of Dental Medicine degree in May 2016. He is pursuing his postdoctoral training with NYU Lutheran Dental Medicine specializing in Pediatric Dentistry at their Tampa, FL site. He is currently the happy owner of two rescue dogs: Pomona, a fluffy white bichon frise, and Drake, a cockapoo. Laura Lewis ‘06 earned her MD in May of 2016. She celebrated this milestone by traveling to Europe, the Philippines, and the east coast. To Dr. Arjan Harjani, Laura wrote: “Just wanted to let you know I’m thinking of you and all that you’ve done for myself and the countless other students over the years. Thank you so much!” (Photo #4) Pateel Tavidian ‘07 passed the Bar Exam on May 13, 2016 and was sworn in on June 3, 2016.
2010’s
(Photo #5) Mario Adriano ‘11 - “I recently graduated from CSUN with a BA in Cinema and Television Arts with an emphasis in Television Production. The thesis film that I created (as Producer, Director, Editor, and Sound Editor) for my senior year at CSUN was a 10-minute documentary, shot over the course of three months, that followed Providence High School students and 18
6 the Providence High Arts program, as they conceptualized and produced their first original theatre production, Lily the Glitch (which the documentary is also named). Additionally, Charles Schaefer ‘13 (son of Chris Harty Schaefer, current Director of Providence’s Cinema Arts Focus Program) was the person I chose as my Director of Photography for the project. My documentary won five awards at CSUN’S annual TV Showcase, including Best Documentary Editing, Best Documentary Sound Editing, Best Documentary Directing, Best Documentary Cinematography, and finally, the prestigious Best in Show Award. Immediately after graduation, I was given the opportunity to interview at Blur Studio in Culver City, founded by director Tim Miller (Deadpool). With the foundation of skills I’ve built up, interning and working with Chris Schaefer in the Cinema Arts Department for the past four semesters, as well as serving as Discovery OnStage’s Media Coordinator for the past three years, I was fortunate to be offered a position there, and I now currently serve as the studio’s Technical Animation Coordinator.” (Photo #6) Alyssa Hitchcock ‘12 – “On May 14, I graduated college from the University of Iowa with a Bachelor of Arts in Theatre Arts and Studio Arts. Congrats to the Providence Class of 2016!”
on pro bono legal projects. His passion for community service goes back to PHS, where he was heavily involved in different service projects around the Burbank area with organizations like the Key Club, of which he was president while at PHS.
Andrew Demirchyan ‘05 is currently interning at The White House in the Office of Presidential Personnel. He is in his last semester of law school at the University of California, Hastings College of the Law. Andrew sincerely enjoys his work for the executive branch of the United States government, particularly because he is able to witness the behind-the-scenes work which creates positive real world impact on many Americans. Given his background as the child of immigrants, he is humbled by this opportunity and honored to serve
his country. Prior to this, he worked in the federal district court of San Francisco, for the San Francisco Public Defender, and in the University of California’s Office of the President. Andrew is a 2009 graduate of the University of California, Los Angeles, where he graduated in the top 3% of his class, with dual Bachelors and Masters degrees in Political Science, and a minor in Global Studies. He is an active volunteer in the community, specifically working
After his internship at the White House, Andrew plans to go back to San Francisco, where he has lived since 2013, even though he misses spending time with his family and friends in the Burbank area. He values the time he had at PHS as it helped him understand how to use his inquisitive mind to ask tough questions and seek solutions. He encourages all PHS students to fully leverage the excellent resources of the school in helping them craft their future education and work plans. During his free time, Andrew enjoys hiking outdoors, running, and practicing yoga. One of his fondest memories from his time at PHS was serving as the editor-in-chief of his senior year yearbook in 2005, where he collaborated with past PHS alumni from different years to highlight the school’s 50th anniversary.
For information about upcoming reunions, or all things alumni-related, please contact Joannes Pamatmat ‘03, Alumni Relations Coordinator, at 818.846.8141 x14403 or Joannes.Pamatmat@providencehigh.org.
upcoming reunions
Class of 1967
Class of 1996
Plans for the 50th reunion of the Class of ’67 are underway!
The Class of 1996’s 20th reunion is scheduled for Saturday, October 8, 2016.
Please contact either Terry Carter Stacy at tstacy@carter-stacy.com or Joanne Kriesel Davids at joannedavids0349@gmail.com with your contact information so that we may keep you informed. Your email address would be most helpful. This being our 50th, we are hoping for a big response!
More details to follow, including info about the location and time. If anyone would like to help out, or if you have any questions, please contact Kristina Roodsari Boero ‘96 at kristina.roodsari@gmail.com.
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2016 Gala
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n Saturday, April 16th, Providence High School held its annual Gala at Lakeside Golf Club in Burbank. This year’s event celebrated 25 years of the Media Focus Program, which was recently renamed the Cinema Arts Focus Program. Guests enjoyed passed hors d'oeuvres and complimentary martinis while perusing the cocktail auction items, which were displayed in the beautiful garden overlooking the golf course. After the auction closed, guests made their way inside for dinner, a video presentation, and a spirited live auction prior to dancing the rest of the evening away.
This year’s cocktail auction took place in the garden area overlooking the golf course with a great view of Hogwarts (at Universal Studios) in the distance!
A special thank you to this year’s sponsors, including Providence Health & Services, Worthe Real Estate Group, Disney, the Sisters of Providence, Blue Shield of California, Cusumano Real Estate Group, Vancrest Construction, Providence Health & Services Southern California Region, St. Finbar Church, Master Cooling, and Burbank City Federal Credit Union.
Alan Artunian ‘92, Lena Artunian, Marlene Arakelian, and PHS Board of Regents Chair Gary Arakelian ‘88
Paul Vitello, Anne Rodman Vitello ‘74, Carlos George ‘84, Judy Egan Umeck ‘75, and Bruce Umeck
Judy and Joe Ingraffia, Ken Schaefer, Chris Harty Schaefer, and Vic LeBreton
Back row: Sr. Theresa White ‘62, SP, Sr. Mary Hawkins, SP, and Sr. Barbara Schamber, SP. Front row: Sr. Rosa Nguyen, SP, Sr. Stephen Elizabeth Daly, CSJ, Sr. Sara Groggin, SSMO, Sr. Marilyn Charette, SP, Sr. Blanca Sagles, SP, Lyn Lobo, and Sr. Judith Desmarais, SP Joanna Tomlinson, Tiffany Gillett, Dana Ohm, and Eric Foster Pioneer Connections
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Patti Butler, Jane Winter, Terry Walker, Sue Georgino, Ladonna Najieb, Julie Sprengel, and Sr. Susanne Hartung, SP
Back row: Kevin Rosenberger, Leila Rosenberger, Brandon Swofford ‘14, Stephen Swofford, Sal Valletta, Cindy Goldberg, and Theo Gluck. Front row: Linnea Godinez, Lisa Labellarte, Jamie Keyser, and Barbara Howell
Back row: David Koechner, Benedict Coulter, Mauricio Hernandez, and Peter Hulne. Front row: Ulli Coulter, Dana McCormick, Elizabeth Ramos, Monica Hernandez, Leigh Koechner, and Linda Hulne
Mark Hope, Lisa Hope, Linda Martinez, and Tony Martinez
Thank you to our auction donors: 321 Acting Studios Agua Caliente Resort & Spa Armstrong Garden Center Art's Deli Autry Museum of the American West Best Western Inn Plus Carmel Big Sugar Bakeshop Black Stallion Winery Brent's Restaurant & Deli Buenaventura Family Ca'Del Sole Café Bizou Capello Salon Cardoni Family Carney's Casa Vega Casablanca Salon Cast & Plow: Ritz-Carlton Hotel Circle Bar B Guest Ranch Cunningham Family Dennis Uniforms DiscoveryOnstage The Walt Disney Company Estrada Family Falcon Theater Fiesta Americana Villas Los Cabos Flappers Comedy Club
Generales & Generales Glendale Centre Theater Granville Café Great Expectations College Prep Green Street Café Handy Market Hearst Castle Hello Kitty Hugo's Tacos In N Out Kabuki Kai Fragrance Koechner Family Ladera Napa Valley Laguna Playhouse Los Angeles Kings Los Angeles Lakers Los Angeles Zoo Los Gringos Locos Marmershteyn Family Massage Envy Menchie's Miceli's Mission San Juan Capistrano MUD Make-Up Nail Garden Natural History Museum 21
Pacific Battleship Center Paoletta Insurance Agency Pasadena Playhouse Peju Napa Valley Personal Pilates Pickwick Ice Center Pink's Hot Dog Pinocchio's Porto's Bakery Priscilla's Gourmet Coffee & Tea Ruth's Chris Steak House Spirit Cruises Stonefire Grill Sweet Lady Jane Tennis Channel The Dance Doctor The Great Greek The Habit The Huntington Library Tim Rivers Personal Training Tony Hawk Foundation Tony's Bella Vista Trattoria Farfalla Ultrazone Lazer Tag Universal Studios YMCA Burbank Summer 2016
PHS Alumni Parents Honored at Mother Gamelin Society Event
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his is the first year that Providence High School took part in the Providence Foundation Mother Gamelin Society and Circle of Caring dinner by way of honoring donors from the PHS community. The ceremony took place on April 6, 2016 at the Universal Sheraton. PHS Head of School Joe Sciuto presented Carmen and Ray Ferrante with the 2016 Foundation Leadership Award, which is only a small token of gratitude for all that they have done, and continue to do, for the school. The Providence High School community owes a debt of gratitude to the Ferrantes, who have been pillars of the Providence High School community for more than thirty-five years. In 1988, when under-enrollment threatened to close the high school, Ray, the Chair of the Parent Board and Carmen, the self-appointed Director of Development, helped to create and implement the Medical Focus Program, one of the first of its kind in the country, and the Cinema Arts Focus Program (formerly named the Media Arts Focus Program) to recruit competitive incoming students. As a result, enrollment increased, the high school did not close, and the Medical Focus Program and Cinema Arts Focus Program continue to be successful recruitment tools that prepare students for careers in healthcare and cinema arts.
‘85, Doug ‘86, and Bret ‘91, Carmen was a physical education and biology teacher for eight years. Both natives of California, Carmen and Ray were married in 1966 at St. Finbar Catholic Church where they have remained active parishioners ever since. When asked what motivates their continued commitment and support of the high school, evidenced through their philanthropy, presence, and counsel, they said, “We wish to afford others the educational, religious, ethical, and moral teachings that were given to our sons.”
As Ray continued on the Parent Board, Carmen co-chaired the high school’s successful capital campaign for the Fritz B. Burns Student Activity Center and Gymnasium, was a member of the Board of Regents, and officially served as Director of Development. In addition to his leadership at the high school, Ray had a successful 47-year career in financial services, working for IBM, American Heritage Bankcard Services and Century Bank Card Services. Prior to becoming a full-time mom of her three sons, Rick Pioneer Connections
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we give thanks to Our Generous Donors
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he Providence High School community would like to thank the following patrons who have graciously made donations to Providence High School from March 1, 2016 through June 30, 2016. The Advancement Department does its best to ensure all donors are recognized, however if we inadvertently missed someone, please accept our sincere apology and know that your generosity did not go unnoticed.
Dr. Rick Afable M.D. Mr. and Mrs. Richard Agostinelli Mr. and Mrs. Martin Alejandre Mr. and Mrs. Eduardo Alejo Karen Connolly Alvarez ‘87 Mr. and Mrs. Aldo Angrisani Gary Arakelian ‘88 Sunny Levasseur Arford ‘61 Ms. Patricia Arias Mr. and Mrs. Norayr Artenyan Alan Artunian ‘92 Mr. and Mrs. Leon Ashjian Janine Southwood Aumont ‘79 Mr. and Mrs. Phil Avila Carolyn DeFrancesco Aviles ‘06 Mr. and Mrs. Armik Baghdasarian Ms. Ashley Bainbridge Ms. Gisela Baltazar Ms. Patricia Balue Mr. Melvin Barcenas Mr. and Mrs. William Bardelli Kathleen Dufault Barrella ‘69 Baxalta Matching Gifts Program Ms. Susan Beckenham Ms. Claudia Beltran Andrew Bencze ‘89 The Benevity Community Impact Fund Debra Bennett ‘71 Sheila Florence Benson ‘64 Mr. and Mrs. Randolf Bialkowski Jill Bickett ‘74 Donna Hansman Bienus ‘63 Mr. and Mrs. Stanley Billings Mr. David Bird Mr. and Mrs. Daniel Blanchette The Boeing Gift Matching Program Mr. and Mrs. John Bonano Mr. Raul Borja Mr. and Mrs. Andrew Bossom Mrs. Cathy Boucher Kathleen Lyons Bray ‘66 Mr. and Mrs. Gil Breakman Sister Helen Brennan, SP Louise Hansman Brown ‘61
Sister Sheila Browne, RSM Ms. Karen Buenaventura Mr. and Mrs. Dennis Bullock Burbank City Federal Credit Union Business Wire Mr. Mike Butler Mrs. Val Byron Mr. and Mrs. Jose Cano Karissa Caperina ‘06 Mary Cappadonna ‘69 Ms. Denise Carrillo Mr. and Mrs. Mario Carrillo Marianne Carroll-Miller ‘77 Olga L. Castellanos ‘73 Ms. Josefina Castillo Allison DeFrancesco Castro ‘02 Gregory Castro ‘02 Mr. Dominic Catrambone Sister Felma Cerezo, SP Certified Service Ms. Alexandra Cervantes Mr. and Mrs. Marco Cespedes Mr. and Mrs. Mark Chambers Mrs. Cynthia Chan Mr. and Mrs. Tim Chan Mike Chiarodit ‘82 Michelle Fodor Clapp ‘66 Mr. and Mrs. Michael Collins Community Chevrolet Company Diane Johnston Conger ‘80 Suzan Taylor Cooper ‘63 Ms. Pamela Corradi Mr. and Mrs. Benedict Coulter Mr. Thomas Craven Mr. and Mrs. Edward Cunningham Mr. and Mrs. Jon Dalberg Mrs. Rebecca Damodaran Nancy Dahmus Darby ‘63 Mr. and Mrs. Gabriel Davila Dr. and Mrs. Howard Davis Ms. Palmer Davis and Mr. Greg Fuller Mr. and Mrs. Antonio De Guzman Mr. and Mrs. Antonio Dela Rosa Jr. Mr. and Mrs. Noel De Vera 23
Mr. and Mrs. Romer Dimalanta Ms. Christine Dizon Carrie Estelle Doheny Foundation Mrs. Loretta Donnelly Mr. and Mrs. Tim Donnelly Mr. and Mrs. Scott Dourian Mr. and Mrs. Manuel Dubon Mr. and Mrs. William Duke Mrs. Joyce Dunn Mr. Tom Durkin Edison Matching Gift Program Ms. Laureen Endoso Mr. and Mrs. Rodrigo Escolano Mr. and Mrs. Erik Estrada Ms. Lorraine Faiola Dolores Sosa Falchini ‘77 Farmers Insurance Melissa Farnsworth ‘66 Mr. and Mrs. Andrew Fenady Ms. Joanie Fenstermaker Doug Ferrante ‘86 Mr. and Mrs. Raymond Ferrante Virginia Dalton Ficco ‘62 Mr. and Mrs. Humberto Fierro Mr. and Mrs. Robert Fitzgerald Carlos Flores ‘95 Mr. and Mrs. Efren Formento Kathy Dickinson Fredrickson ‘62 Mr. and Mrs. Jon Gallero Mr. and Mrs. Christian Garcia Carol Feloney Garibay ‘64 Mr. and Mrs. John Garrick Carlos George ‘84 Mr. and Mrs. Vic Georgino Mrs. Elizabeth Ghekiere Mr. and Mrs. Hans Ghekiere Dr. and Mrs. David Gjertson Ms. Dolores Gjertson Mrs. Billie Glenn Susan Merkle Gmur ‘71 Mr. and Mrs. Andrew Gold Mrs. Carolyn Goldsworthy Mr. and Mrs. Michael Greer Ms. Jeanne Grosset Summer 2016
Ms. Denise Gutches Mr. and Mrs. Jean Haddad Victoria Reynolds Hallak ‘95 Scott Hamilton ‘82 Bill Hannon Foundation William H. Hannon Foundation Joe Hanratty ‘82 Dr. Arjan Harjani Mr. and Mrs. Lindsey Harnsberger Mr. and Mrs. Nevin Harrison Mr. and Mrs. Larry Harty Mrs. Christen Harty-Schaefer Mr. and Mrs. Michael Hastings Annette Montague Haugen ‘60 Sister Mary Hawkins, SP Mr. and Mrs. Maurice Henoud Mr. and Mrs. Mauricio Hernandez Mr. and Mrs. Emil Herrera Mr. and Mrs. Harry Hertling Mr. and Mrs. Don Hibbard Ms. Claire Hickey Mr. and Mrs. James Hitchcock Claire Dumer Holdaway ‘69 Mr. and Mrs. William Holt Mr. and Mrs. Mark Hope Mary Ellen Horan ‘75 Ms. Barbara Howell Maria Pilar Hoye ‘84 Karen Hudecek ‘65 Mr. and Mrs. Peter Hulne Michele Garrier Hunstable ‘86 Dr. Michael Hurst Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Ingraffia Mr. Scott Innocent Ms. Michelle Jackson Mrs. Maxine Jacobson Melinda Mathison Johnson ‘65 Mr. and Mrs. DuJuan Jones Mr. and Mrs. Tristan Juan Ms. Claudia Juarez Mr. and Mrs. Paul Kaminski Mr. and Mrs. Sam Karawia Georgette Dvoracek Katuna ‘69 Ms. Louann Katz-Curtis KDG Custom Builders Mrs. Ardem Khatchadourian Mr. and Mrs. Kacey Ko Mr. and Mrs. David Koechner Peggy Dalton Kohls ‘63 Barbara Penkal Kornylo ‘75 Theresa Kubasak ‘69 Mr. and Mrs. Garo Kurkjian Ms. Michelle Laforce Bonny Harvey LaMonica ‘59 Mr. and Mrs. Francis Largoza Mr. and Mrs. William Lebeda Sister Yvonne LeBlanc, SP Mr. and Mrs. C. Victor LeBreton Pioneer Connections
Mr. and Mrs. Angel Lee Ms. Carrie Leonard Mr. and Mrs. Robert Levitan Joan Lewan ‘60 Mrs. Esther Linari Mr. and Mrs. Jose Lingat Mr. and Mrs. Michael Lipton Mr. and Mrs. Michael Livingston Mrs. Consuelo Llana Mrs. Erica Loder Mr. and Mrs. Michael Loftus Ms. Sheila Mactal Karen Loew Maerz ‘65 Mr. and Mrs. Robert Mahan Molly Mahony ‘73 Mr. Richard Marciniak Patricia Marinelli-Casey ‘79 Mr. and Mrs. James Markey Mr. Anthony Martinez Mr. and Mrs. Kim Kee Martinez Ms. Maria S. Martinez Master Cooling Corporation Alexandra Matthews ‘71 Annie Matthews ‘93 Kathryn O’Neill Maurer ‘72 Mayfield Junior School Mrs. Clara J. Mazzeo Mr. and Mrs. Sean McClenahen Mr. and Mrs. Nelson McCormick Martina McGlynn ‘69 Mr. and Mrs. Shawn McGorrian Donna Degen McGourin ‘62 Mr. and Mrs. Sean McGroarty Joan Brake McNerney ‘63 Ellen Dunn McPherson ‘72 Rev. Francis Mendoza Mr. and Mrs. Kyle Menke Mr. and Mrs. John Meza Elizabeth Hermann Mitchell ‘60 Mr. and Mrs. Genaro Mitjans Mizuho USA Foundation, Inc. Mr. and Mrs. Mike Mohnani Mr. and Mrs. Shawn Monegain Sister Carla Montante, SP Mrs. Maria Montoya Mr. and Mrs. George Mooradian Ms. Cindy Moriel Mr. Lawrence Mullaly Ms. Michele Mullaly Mr. and Mrs. Michael Mullen Mr. and Mrs. Mark Munoz Iris Murillo ‘86 Sharron Dowthwaite Nelson ‘75 Mr. Joe Ngamsanga Mary Louise Day Nonemacher ‘60 Ms. Catherine Noonan Ms. Alice Noravian Nordstrom Employee Charitable Match Program 24
Mr. and Mrs. William Nunez Mr. Mark O’Brien Mr. and Mrs. Harout Odabachian Mr. and Mrs. Robelson Oreto Mr. and Mrs. Carlos Ortega Mr. Josue Pacheco Mrs. Kathleen Pantaleo Mrs. Marlen Paoletta Mr. and Mrs. Edwin Parentela Ms. Elba Pereira Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Pfeiffer Dr. and Mrs. Ronald Picazo Ms. Teresa Piumetti Stacie Gwillam Plunkett ‘89 Ruth Bilek Podielski ‘63 Mr. and Mrs. Joe Porcaro Mr. and Mrs. Stuart Posin Joshua Post ‘94 Mr. and Mrs. Jerry Power Caryl Harvey Prati ‘59 Mr. and Mrs. Robb Pratt Ms. Holly Priebe-Diaz and Mr. Larry Sotelo Dr. and Mrs. Scott Protzman Providence Health & Services Victoria Piemonte Rabjohn ‘62 Suzanne Ramsey ‘70 Mrs. Marisa Rawlins-Bradfield Mr. and Mrs. Erizaldi Rebultan Regina Shermer Reed ‘69 Mr. and Mrs. Alex Renskoff Elizabeth Reuter ‘07 Mr. Ben L. Reyes Ms. Raquel Rincon Jose Rodriguez ‘87 Terry Romero-Paul ‘69 Abbey Ronquillo ‘08 Mr. David Rufus Mr. and Mrs. Matt Sagona Mr. and Mrs. Barry Samson Mr. and Mrs. Jeffrey Sanger Mr. and Mrs. Jim Sanger Sister Joeline Santiago, SSS Mr. and Mrs. Ruel Santos Ms. Linda Sarenas Mr. and Mrs. Arthur Sarkisian Ms. Elvhyne Sarmiento Mr. and Mrs. Jim Sartoris Schafer Electric Inc. Mr. and Ms. Joe Sciuto Jennifer Anthony Selsor ‘69 Mr. and Mrs. Christopher Serenil Nadia Vartoughian Shamsi ‘90 Marina Shudic ‘70 Ms. Marisa Simile Mr. and Mrs. Craig Simon Teresa Brown Simonson ‘72 Sisters of Providence Mr. Ernest Siy
Mrs. Joyce Skinner Mr. and Mrs. Michael Smith Mr. and Mrs. Mark Smithers Mr. and Mrs. Stephen Solomon Ms. Karen Soto-White Laurie Smith Spagnolia ‘74 Mrs. Julie Sprengel St. Anne Community Mr. and Mrs. Scott P. St. Denis Mr. and Mrs. Ron Stavert Mr. and Mrs. Jack Straw Mr. and Mrs. John Straw Sureway Transportation Mr. and Mrs. Kieron Swaine Mr. and Mrs. Stephen Swofford Mr. and Mrs. Jess Talamantes Mr. and Mrs. Kevin Tan Mr. and Mrs. Carlos Tanasi
Mrs. Sossy Tavidian Tim Thobe ‘87 Mr. and Mrs. Nelio Tolentino Mr. and Mrs. Dale Trautman Mr. and Mrs. Mark Trezise Mr. Arthur Turner Judy Egan Umeck ‘75 Ms. Patti Usack Vancrest Construction Corp. Mr. and Mrs. Gary Vardapetyan Mr. Rafe Vega Mrs. Peg Vega-Huson Sister Lucy Villanova, SP Mary Ellen Hammond Villar ‘64 Mr. and Mrs. Paul Vitello Von Der Ahe Foundation Ms. Diane Walls The Walt Disney Company
Named Scholarship Funds:
In Honor Of:
Class of 1975 Scholarship Fund
Sister Renate Hayum, SP Scholarship Fund
Mary Ellen Horan '75
St. Anne Community
Eleonora Greenhill Scholarship Fund
Sister Alexis Melancon, SP Scholarship Fund
Molly Mahony '73 Kathryn O’Neill Mauer’72
Kathleen Dufault Barrella '69 Sheila Florence Benson '64 The Boeing Gift Matching Program Kathy Dickinson Fredrickson '62 Carol Feloney Garibay '64 Claire Dumer Holdaway '69 Georgette Dvoracek Katuna '69 Theresa Kubasak '69 Martina McGlynn '69 Regina Shermer Reed '69 Terry Romero-Paul '69 Jennifer Anthony Selsor '69
Jainee Abrera KAIROS Scholarship Fund Ms. Joanie Fenstermaker Mr. and Mrs. Scott P. St. Denis
Jirapaun Scholarship Fund Mr. Joe Ngamsanga
Our Lady of Lourdes Scholarship Fund
Walt Disney Company Foundation Warner Brothers Entertainment Inc. Mr. and Mrs. Dale Washburn Mr. and Mrs. Charles Watts Rita Roland Wehrfritz ‘62 Lesa Weinberg-Millard ‘79 Charlene Girard Weinstein ‘67 Wells Fargo Community Support Campaign Mr. and Mrs. Bill Wiggins Ms. Donna Williams Ms. Daneen Conroy Wood Mr. and Mrs. Bill Wooten Joanne Carroll Wright ‘61 Ms. Linda Wyatt Kathleen Conley Yates ‘80 Mrs. Carol Yeager Mrs. Susan Yee Mr. and Mrs. Peter Zwart
Ms. Claire Hickey Ms. Michelle Laforce Mr. and Mrs. Michael Livingston Mr. Anthony Martinez
Alicia Diaz Colombo '73 Molly Mahony '73
Sister Lucille Dean, SP The Watts Family Charitable Giving Fund
Sister Alexis Melancon, SP Kathleen Dufault Barrella '69 Sheila Florence Benson '64 The Boeing Gift Matching Program Kathy Dickinson Fredrickson '62 Carol Feloney Garibay '64 Claire Dumer Holdaway '69 Georgette Dvoracek Katuna '69 Theresa Kubasak '69 Martina McGlynn '69 Regina Shermer Reed '69 Terry Romero-Paul '69 Jennifer Anthony Selsor '69
Outgoing PH&S Board Members Providence Health & Services
In Memory Of:* Carmel Kathleen Anthony
Sister Renate Hayum, SP
Jennifer Anthony Selsor '69
St. Anne Community
Kathleen Lawrence Berger '64
Jennifer Anne Heath
Sheila Florence Benson '64
Charlene Girard Weinstein '67
Ruth and Gene Dickinson
Julie Narz
Kathy Dickinson Fredrickson '62
Marianne Carroll-Miller '77
Eleonora Greenhill
Jirapuan Ngamsanga
Molly Mahony '73 Kathryn O’Neill Mauer ‘72
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If you would like to make a donation, or for more information about donating to the scholarship funds, please contact Vickie Bagwell in the Advancement Office at 818.846.8141 x14413 or Vickie.Bagwell@providencehigh.org.
* Names listed in bold and underlined are deceased members of the PHS community. Names listed underneath are benefactors who have made contributions to memorialize the deceased. Summer 2016
we pray to The Lord... Christina Deocampo ‘03 and Gavin Lundin ‘19 for the loss of their uncle, Richie Deocampo. Michael Desjardins ‘82, Kevin Desjardins ‘85, and Mark Desjardins ‘86 for the loss of their brother, Kenneth Desjardins ‘79. Ken passed away on February 18, 2016. PHS Board of Regents member Denise Gutches for the loss of her brother-in-law, Mark Rodriguez. The family of former PHS staff member, Patricia Hammond. Patricia passed away in 2014. Pamela Crews Hoffman ‘61 for the loss of her husband, Byron Hoffman. Jennifer Frattini Holzer ‘89 for the loss of her father, Joseph Frattini. Janice Barrack McGoff ‘66 for the loss of her mother, Marguerite Barrack. Vincent Rebultan ‘19 for the loss of his grandmother, Juanita Vaoroso. Jennifer Anthony Selsor ‘69, Gail Anthony Gunther ‘71, Mary Anthony Delsohn ‘76, Rose Anthony Wright ‘78, and John Anthony ‘79 for the loss of their mother, Carmel Anthony. Honore-Reine Wood ‘18 for the loss of her aunt, Rona Goldfarb.
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lease keep the following members of the extended Providence Community in your thoughts and prayers:
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ternal rest grant unto them, O Lord, and let perpetual light shine upon them.
Robin Schuberth Boyle ‘64 for the loss of her mother, Marion W. Schuberth. Justin Brown ‘01 for the loss of his mother, Irma Brown. Donna Clark Cardin ‘61 for the loss of her sister, Marla Clark Bridgeford ‘63. Marla passed away in 2011.
May the souls of all the faithful departed, through the mercy of God, rest in peace.
Michelle Fodor Clapp ‘66 for the loss of her brother, Richard Fodor.
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