Alumnotes

We 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.

1959

(Photo #1) cArol lex tAnner ’59 - “I graduated in the first graduated class of 1959 – had the honor of being valedictorian. Besides being a wife and a mother, I was a very successful career woman until my 2006 retirement. Since then my days have been filled with volunteer organizations, book club (love to read!), yoga, gym, gettogethers with many friends – and lots of travel!

My husband Rick and I started traveling abroad every other year beginning in 1983. Since retirement nine years ago we travel internationally every year and by now have visited over 80 countries and six of the seven continents. Last year we visited the United Arab Emirates and South Africa (our second trip to the continent of Africa). This Fall we visited Turkey, Greece, Croatia and Montenegro; we fell in love with Istanbul.

What have we liked the best so far? Our visits to Africa: though in our 70s, we savored walking with the lions in Botswana and zip-lining 350’ above the Zambesi River in Zimbabwe. Life is good and we embrace every blessed minute of it!”

1960’s

kArAnn seBAstiAn desPArd ‘62 - “My husband and I celebrated our 47th anniversary with a trip to Hawaii in August. We love to travel and have a trip planned to Mount Rushmore in the spring of 2016. We keep busy with our parish in Upland, CA (St. Anthony) and our sons.”

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(Photo #2) BArBArA lewAndowski

murrietA '62 - “I have nothing but the fondest memories of my four years at PHS... student government, chorus, Girls State, debate tournaments, yearbook editor, etc. I am especially grateful for the opportunity to teach for the Sisters of Charity of Providence at Our Lady of Holy Rosary School (1964-66) and at PHS in the fall of '66 before my husband was commissioned to Germany in the U.S. Army. The teaching experience I gained led to an amazing and fulfilling 40+ years career as an educator and administrator.

Next summer, June 25, 2016, my husband, Jim, and I will be celebrating our 50th wedding anniversary with our four children and ten grandchildren in Newport Beach. Plans are underway for a week of family fun! I attribute the success of our long happy marriage to the influence of our Catholic education and the support of family and friends. I feel very blessed and lucky to have found my perfect mate.”

rosemAry cunhA kehl ‘65 and her husband, Dale, loved their first river cruise in August which went from Prague to Paris. Special highlights included the many picturesque, cobblestone streets in

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Prague and Germany. The Eiffel Tower, Louvre and Notre Dame were also stunning adventures.

Adrienne Pettijohn ‘68 - “After graduating from UC Berkeley in 1971 (in 3 years!), I went to work in the Entertainment Industry which included producing, directing, and writing within the game show, sitcom, and musical variety genres. When my son was two years old I felt I needed a “9 to 5” job, so I “gave up show biz” and joined the Walt Disney Company where I implemented the technical transition from video format to DVD to Blu-ray to streaming video for the Home Entertainment Division. I wrote my son’s last college tuition check in July of 2011, and Disney wrote me their last paycheck in August of 2011. Since my “retirement,” I had a book published by an actual publishing company. Diary of a Rich Man’s Kid is available through Amazon, Barnes & Noble, etc. In addition, I cocreated a computer game due for online release in early 2016. There’s a couple of more “retirement” activities, but I’ll tell you about them at our next reunion.”

lindA tArtAgliA mAllicoAt ‘68 has been married for 44 years to her incredible husband, Gary. They have two grandkids, and besides visiting the grandkids, have been to over 26 countries around the world. Russia with the Hermitage museum being their favorite.

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1970’s

AlexAndrA "zAn" mAtthews ’71 - “I am pleased to report that, after 34 years of practicing law, I retired as a legal counsel in the Senate of PA, and we moved to New Hampshire to an 1836 home we bought two years ago. I am currently engaged in the process of getting admission to the Bar of New Hampshire, and I look forward to finding ways to practice law that fit my values and goals. My spouse, who was a design-builder for many years, is now getting a Ph.D. in American Studies, and looking for a teaching appointment. We had a huge vegetable garden this year, and also enjoyed a bumper crop from our apple trees! Our two-year-old grandson is a continuing joy!”

PAtty simon mcinnish ’72 - “I’d just like to say that when I went to Providence I always had a dream of working for Disney. And I’m happy to say that I am well into my 36th year here! I am a Senior Project Manager in the Creative Services Department of the In-Home Group - we do the DVDs, Blu-rays and Digital releases, and I’m loving it! I’ve been married to the same man, Ed – who I met while a senior at Providence – for 32 years.”

sAndy ProBAsco wAiBel ‘78 - “After I left PHS I spent years modeling in Europe for many publications (including Italian Vogue).

I later became an Art Broker and actually spoke at Career Day for Eleanor Greenhill about Art. I mostly sold the art of Frederick Hart who designed the center façade of the Washington National Cathedral as well as the three Soldiers at the Vietnam Memorial in Washington, D.C.

Eventually I married Tom Waibel and decided to slow down and work close to home by doing Real Estate in Manhattan. If you look up Sandra Waibel Keller Williams NYC, you will see a few of my current listings. Since my address book through the years has become a very interesting “who’s who,” I mostly work with clients that are a “recognizable name or face” type. i.e. producers, directors, actors, financiers, etc.”

1980’s

susAn unsinn wells ‘83 moved to Keller, TX in May of 2015 with her husband, Al, and sons. She received a promotion with her company and is now Director of Human Resources.

1990’s

nAdiA VArtoughiAn shAmsi ’90 - “I'm so excited to announce that my daughter, Alia, just started attending Providence as a freshman!! I couldn't believe all the wonderful changes! I was thrilled to spot a few of my own teachers that are still there and it was nice to see a lot of alumni as teachers! It has brought back a lot of good memories and I look forward to the next four years!” trAci wArgo-lehmAn ‘91 - “I just finished my second Masters at Mt. St. Mary’s University in Los Angeles. Masters of Science in Educational Leadership and my first Masters degree is a Masters of Arts in Communication Studies.”

(Photo #3) Annie mAtthews ‘93 and her husband, Todd Rudolph, welcomed their daughter, Juliet Dorothy Marie Rudolph, into the world on October 19, 2015. Juliet joins big brother Dakin and sister Lizzie.

(Photo #4) kAtherine siordiA deuBner

'97 - “My husband, Jacob Deubner, and I welcomed our second son, Benjamin, on March 10, 2015. Benjamin joins his older siblings Judah and IvyAnne.”

Ashley BArrett ’98 - “After 12 years working vendor side at Technicolor Hollywood, I made a big move over to Amazon Studios in March of this year. I am part of a small team handling Post Production Operations for their TV and Feature divisions. Very fun promotion.”

2000’s

sydon Arroyo ‘00 and his wife, Michelle, were married in March of 2015 and reside in the South Bay. Dr. Arroyo graduated from the UCLA School of Dentistry in 2008 and has been practicing in Torrance, CA since 2011.

(Photo #5) jocelyn tAn AdriAno ‘05 and juAn AdriAno ‘03 celebrated their fifth wedding anniversary this December.

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nicholAs BumAcod ’06 graduated from UCLA in 2010 - B.S. Biology and went on to receive his M.S. in Medical Sciences in 2012 from Western University of Health Sciences where he is currently pursuing a mArissA PeArson ‘07, an Acupuncturist, recently opened her own practice in Sherman Oaks. She has been treating patients for two years and is furthering her education and expertise by pursuing a Doctorate in her field.

courtney mcshAne ‘08 went on to the University of Colorado (CU), graduating in 2012 with a double major (Psychology and Neuroscience, Sociology). She was Summa Cum Laude, Phi Beta Kappa and Member of the Golden Key at the time of her graduation. After finishing her undergraduate work, she stayed on at CU for law school, graduating this past May. She passed the July Colorado Bar Exam and is now an Associate at the law firm of Messner Reeves in Denver. BenjAmin jury ‘13 presented an Islamic studies paper at a conference in Hamilton, New Zealand this past November. He will be studying abroad in Amman, Jordan at the Jordanian Institute of Diplomacy for the Spring 2016 semester.

(Photo #6) jAVey gArciA ‘15, recently signed with a manager, Rachel Rothman of Rothman Andres Entertainment, and is off and running on her new acting career, recently booking a voice over job through the casting office Talk Shop. She is majoring in theatre at Cal State Long Beach.

upcoming Events

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.

Mark Your Calendars!

WEDNESDAY - APRIL 13, 2016 Alumni reception, complimentary dinner & performance of Seussical the Musical Reception at 5:00 pm, PHS Campus

SATURDAY - APRIL 16, 2016 Annual Gala Celebrating 25 Years of the Cinema Arts Focus Program 5:00-11:00 pm, Lakeside Golf Club

MONDAY - MAY 4, 2016 May Crowning mass and complimentary luncheon for alumnae who have graduated 50 or more years ago 11:00 am-2:00 pm, PHS Student Activity Center