Pioneer Connections | Summer 2017

Providence High School

PIONEER Connections

Summer 2017

Compassion

Respect

Justice

Excellence

Stewardship

Providence High School YOU BELONG HERE.

discover what inspires you

Providence High School 511 South Buena Vista St. Burbank, CA 91505 818.846.8141 www.providencehigh.org

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Surrounded by his teammates, Stephen Knezevich ‘17 signs his letter of intent to play baseball at Arkansas Tech University. It’s Stephen’s lifelong dream to play college baseball, and the Providence community looks forward to following his career!

Mr. Joe Sciuto, Head of School Mrs. Allison DeFrancesco Castro ‘02, Principal Mr. Ernest Siy, Dean of Students Ms. Kerry Martin, Dean of Studies

2016-2017 Board of Regents

in this issue...

MESSAGE FROM OUR HEAD OF SCHOOL

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FEATURES

Brandon Lincoln Named New Boys’ Varsity Basketball Coach 5

Connecting Content and Communities 6 2017 Gala 8

Endowed Scholarship Established in Honor of Mr. Vega 10

Mr. Vega Honored with Mass and Reception 11

PIONEER NEWS BRIEFS 12

PROFILE Athletic Training Program 14 COVER STORY

Class of 2017 Says Goodbye 16 College Acceptances 18 REMINISCE Alumni Events 20 Alumnotes 22

PATRONS

Giving Back - Jodi Reif Kasper ‘76 25 List of Donors 26

LET US PRAY 32 2015-2016 ANNUAL REPORT 33

Mr. Gary Arakelian ‘88, Chair Mr. Ken Coopman, Immediate Past Chair Mr. Stuart Posin, Vice Chair Mr. Tim Chan, Secretary Sr. Sheila Browne, RSM Ms. Pam Corradi Mr. Benedict Coulter Mrs. Christy Rodriguez Futernick ‘88 Mrs. Libby Ghekiere Mrs. Denise Gutches Sr. Mary Hawkins, SP Mr. Francis Largoza 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: Arka Photo, Greg Castro ‘02, Haley Diaz ‘17, Vince McManus ‘14, Andre Murray, Joannes Pamatmat ‘03

Cover photo: Olivia Lujan ‘17, Giancarlo Deligio ‘17, and Ava Midkiff ‘17

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a message from our HEAD OF SCHOOL...

Dear Friends of Providence High School,

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s I reflect upon another successful, meaningful, and fulfilling school year at Providence High School, I am constantly reminded about why I love this community so much. It is the people of Providence who make this such a special place.

All of us – students, parents, alums, faculty, staff, administration, Providence St. Joseph Health system, – are following in the footsteps of and seeking what Blessed Emilie Gamelin and Mother Joseph sought and what all Sisters of Providence continue to seek. We all, “as people of Providence, reveal God’s love for all, especially the poor and vulnerable, through our compassionate service.” Providence High School is an amazing community of people of Providence!

Abigail Urbina ‘17, valedictorian of the Class of 2017, who will be attending UCLA in the fall, said during her commencement speech, “Providence has fostered us all to be neighborly, open-minded, and amicable. There is so much diversity here at Providence that I’ve never felt more at home. You will never spend a day at Providence without being smiled at or greeted in the hallway. At Providence, unlike a lot of high schools, it’s nice to know that all the faculty and staff know your name, want to know how you’re doing, and are willing to help you in any single way they possibly can.

Tutoring, clubs, athletics – you name it. We have all the support we can get. Everyone truly belongs here.” Abigail was part of a stellar senior class. A class of talented dreamers who will go out and make a difference in our world!

I think back to the generosity of time, talents, and treasures from everyone who participated in our highly successful spring Gala.

I think about our loyal donors who have supported our Family Pledge Program, the Rafael Vega Endowed Scholarship, and our Providence Fund. I think about the numerous parent volunteers who work behind the scenes to make our events so successful. I value our students who all embrace and live our Core Values of Respect, Compassion, Justice, Excellence, and Stewardship on a daily basis, and of course, I am in awe of the love, inspiration, and support which our faculty and staff provides each and every day. This year was extra special since it ended with the retirement of our legendary teacher, Mr. Rafael Vega, who began teaching at Providence in 1968. Mr. Vega is the poster child for a “Person of Providence!” We are forever grateful for his service to our community, and we are excited that he is joining our Board of Regents.

Thank you again for your support of the Providence Fund and the Family Pledge Program. Without your ongoing generosity, we would not be able to continue to build up this community that we all love and cherish.

Yours in Providence,

Joe Sciuto Head of School YOU BELONG HERE.

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Brandon Lincoln Named New Boys’ Varsity Basketball Coach

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After completing a successful college career, Lincoln played professionally in Germany with the ETB Wohnbau Baskets.

He was a second team all-league selection, and he led the club in scoring in back-to-back seasons while leading them to the German ProB championship.

rovidence High School has hired former University of Oregon standout Mr. Brandon Lincoln, who recently finished his third season as an assistant coach with the Montana State men’s basketball team. Coach Lincoln began leading the Pioneers’ program as the boys’ varsity basketball coach in early June and will also be a full-time physical education teacher at PHS.

A Portland native, Lincoln was a 2000 State Champion at Jefferson High School. While at Jefferson, he also was a 2002 unanimous All-State and All-City selection, MVP of the Oregon-Washington All-Star Game, and a McDonald’s All American Nominee.

Before coaching at Montana State of the NCAA Division I Big Sky Conference, Lincoln coached at his alma mater, Oregon, where he worked as a Men’s Basketball Assistant Conditioning Coach in 2013-14 for the Ducks’ NCAA Tournament team. It was his second tour of duty on the Oregon staff. He also worked as a Graduate Assistant in 2010-11 and as the program’s Video Coordinator in 2011-12. In between stints at Oregon, Lincoln was the Director of Video Operations at Miami University (Ohio) in 2012-13.

Providence High School is excited to welcome Coach Lincoln to the Pioneer family. His focus on player skill development, scouting plans, team video operations, and conditioning, along with his premier experience as a player and leadership experience in molding and mentoring young men, makes him a perfect fit to lead the program.

A combo guard for the University of Oregon from 2003-06, Lincoln played on an NCAA Tournament team in 2003-04 and an NIT Final Four squad the next year. Lincoln graduated from Oregon in 2006 with a Bachelor’s Degree in Political Science and in 2012 with a Master’s Degree in Education Leadership.

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Connecting Content and Communities

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By Kerry Martin, Dean of Studies

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development than previously thought. Look no further than John Medina, the American Academy of Pediatrics, the American Association for Health, Physical Education, Recreation and Dance, and the Association for Supervision and Curriculum Development.

As a college-preparatory secondary school, we are very much interested in helping our students realize and capitalize on the developmental benefits associated with increased movement and exercise.

t Providence High School, we share the same mission as Providence Health and Services, and one of our core expected outcomes for our students is that they are lifelong learners who “understand the importance of leading an active, healthy lifestyle.”

PHS was recently awarded the Mother Joseph Grant to start up a new initiative. The grant money will be used to purchase fitness trackers for the entire incoming ninth grade Class of 2021 to use.

Our goal is to have our Physical Education, Math, and Science Departments collaborate on an interdisciplinary approach to using data from personal fitness trackers to make their individual content more personally relevant to our students.

As well-known educational researchers such as Philip Schlechty and Robert Marzano have found, student engagement is directly correlated to the relevance of the content and assignments to a student’s own life and delving into consequential, real-world problems or issues. During the first year of implementation, 9th grade students involved in this project would use the data from their fitness tracker in the following courses of study: Physical Education, Biology, and Math. Allowing students to connect content from one area of study to another facilitates critical thinking and collaboration amongst both students and teachers.

Because Physical Education classes are not approved by the University of California system, any PE class our students take does not count towards their UC GPA, which is applicable to most private colleges and universities as well. This reality deters many of our students from taking Physical Education classes. Last semester, only five students were enrolled in our Boys’ Advanced PE class and even lower interest in a Girls’ Advanced PE class made it impossible for us to run the class. While students have opted to join our Nutrition class, Boys’ Advanced PE course, and our sports programs, that accounts for only 222 students of our entire student population of 434. Only students in the ninth grade year are required to participate in Physical Education classes. That means approximately 49% of our student population is not involved in any regular, consistent physical exercise or health education.

We would like to change these statistics by integrating physical fitness and health awareness into our existing classes.

Our long-term goals also include inspiring and developing both our students and our teachers to prioritize their self-care and well-being. The instructors of all participating classes will collaborate on a way to anonymously share the students’ fitness data and determine application of the device. A similar program was run at Casey Middle School in Boulder, CO as a case study on how movement impacts learning by structurally altering the school day to run a 45-minute fitness class before a 45-minute class period in language arts (Edutopia, “Fit Lit: How Movement Impacts Learning”). That case study informally monitored the students’ focus, mood, and formally tracked the student academic achievement. The school saw a 22% increase in student test scores across all subjects in nine years, compared to an 8% increase state-wide, and was designated as a School of Excellence in Arts Education.

We know that we can do more to engender a healthier community and encourage our young people to value their health and fitness.

Students these days are involved in a multitude of worthwhile and necessary non-physical activities that make serious demands on their time: student government, charitable volunteering, working jobs, participating in Mock Trial, Academic Decathlon, Performing Arts, studying for Advanced Placement and Honors courses, preparing for standardized testing in weekend and night programs, and college applications and tours. Integrating physical fitness and monitoring of their health into their existing classes and routines will simplify their healthcare awareness rather than adding yet another task or obligation.

We are always looking for innovative ways to connect to our students and to help our students connect to their learning and we are so very grateful to Providence Health and Services for providing us with this opportunity. These are exciting times to be in education and we aim to embody the Pioneer Spirit in all we do – discovering what inspires us and charting our own unique path towards a better tomorrow for ourselves and our community. GO PIONEERS!

We are thrilled to bolster the Mission of Providence Health and Services and our Vision for Student Learning by integrating fitness tracking in an innovative yet simple way. Considering that we are the only high school in the United States that is governed by a Healthcare organization, we believe especially that our students should be a model for building a healthier community.

As recent educational research has shown, there is greater correlation between physical exercise and intellectual

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2017 gala

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rovidence’s annual Gala was held on Saturday, March 25th at Lakeside Golf Club in Burbank. This year’s event was attended by approximately 250 people - nearly 90 of which were current and incoming PHS parents. Guests enjoyed passed hors d’oeuvres and complimentary martinis while perusing the cocktail auction items, which were displayed once again in the beautiful garden overlooking the golf course. After the auction closed, guests made their way inside for a performance by members of the PHS choir before dinner and a lively auction prior to dancing the rest of the evening away.

From left to right (standing): Dr. Michael and Julie Bernstein, Susan Dolbert, Stephanie and Erik Wexler, Sr. Nancy Jurecki, OP. (sitting): Tom and Gertie McDevitt, Michael Tou, and Sr. Joyce Caulfield, OP

A special thank you to this year’s sponsors, including Platinum Sponsor Providence St. Joseph Health; Diamond Sponsor Worthe Real Estate Group; Silver Sponsors the Walt Disney Company, the Sisters of Providence, SoCal Office Technologies, and Vancrest Construction; Table Sponsors Blue Shield of California, Mr. and Mrs. Dennis Kasper (Jodi Reif Kasper ‘76), and St. Finbar Church; and Individual Sponsors - Gregg S. Britt ’84 and Master Cooling.

Also, thank you to the generous individuals who donated money toward Providence’s tuition assistance program. With 44% of our students receiving needs-based financial assistance, these donations will contribute to providing a Providence education to students in need. We look forward to seeing you at next year’s Gala on April 21, 2018!

Members of the Providence Singers gather in the lobby at Lakeside Golf Club prior to performing.

From left to right: Gregg Britt ‘88, Mike Chiarodit ‘82, David Pulido ‘81, Deborah Lawson ‘82

Benedict and Ulli Coulter, Nelson and Dana McCormick

From left to right (standing): Robert and Mimi Greenfield, Christine and Rick Prell, Karen and Michael Hurst. (sitting): Sherri Hancock, Cathy Levitan, Nancy and Steve Olson

Judy and Humberto Fierro

Vicky and Garo Kurkjian

Paul and Janet McKenna

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Sr. Mary Hawkins, SP; Sr. Lucille Dean, SP; Sr. Anita Butler, SP; and Sr. Barbara Schamber, SP ‘61

From left to right: Chris Harty Schaefer, Tom Otero, Melissa Farnsworth ‘66, Joe Sciuto, Marcie Gilbert, Francis and Paula Largoza.

From left to right (standing): Visi and George Mooradian, Wendy Funkhouser, Jan and Charles D’Atri, Denise Smithers. (sitting): Mariah MacNeil, Jenny and Gil Breakman, Stacy Smithers.

Jodi Reif Kasper ‘76 (standing, center) and family and friends

thank you to our auction donors: Alberto Fernando Aqua Caliente Rancho Mirage Arambulo Family Autry Museum Barbara Groth Brent’s Deli Burbank City Federal Credit Union Bystritsky Family Ca Del Sol Carol Tanner Casa Vega Cheesecake Factory Circle Bar B Guest Ranch Crummey Family Crystal Shrine Cunningham Family Dempsey Family Dennis Uniforms Descanso Gardens Diane’s Beachware The Walt Disney Company Dourian Family Duff’s Cakemix El Pollo Loco

Estrada Family Falcon Theater Fantastic Race Ferrante Family Fiesta Americana Flapper’s Comedy Club Fuddruckers Gelson’s Generales & Generales Glendale Center Theater Goretsky Family Granville Great Expectations College Prep Green Street Restaurant Handy Market Hearst Castle Hugo’s Restaurants Huntington Library In-N-Out Jeni B Jessica Cosmetics Josephine’s Nail Spa Los Angeles Kings Kym Checkor LACMA 9

Laguna Playhouse Lazy Dog Café Levitan Family Little Peace of Laurel Canyon Los Gringos Locos M. Fredric Marmershteyn Family Massage Envy Maui Jim McCormick Family Medieval Times Miceli’s Mission San Juan Capistrano Morgan Family Museum of Tolerance Nail Garden Nazario Family Olson Family Pacific Battleship Center Pasadena Symphony and Pops Patina Restaurant Group Peju Winery Philz Coffee Pink’s Pinocchio’s

Porto’s Bakery Reyes Family Ripley’s Believe It or Not Ruth’s Chris Steakhouse San Clemente Resort Spirit Cruises Sprinkles Cupcakes Stonefire Grill SusieCakes Tennis Channel The Enchanted Florist The Habit The Late Late Show with James Corden The Sweat Shoppe Tournament of Roses Trattoria Farfalla Wallis Annenburg Center for Performing Arts Whitaker Family Whole Foods YMCA Yoga Blend

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Endowed Scholarship Established in Honor of Mr. Vega’s Retirement Hello Providence Alumni, Parents, and Friends,

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Were it not for scholarship and financial assistance, Mr. Vega would have been unable to graduate from Loyola High School and Georgetown University. The Rafael Vega Endowed Scholarship Fund will fund student scholarships into perpetuity, as the principal is invested and only the investment earnings are used to grant the scholarships. This scholarship will help students for many generations to come!

s many of you know, Mr. Rafe Vega, one of our beloved teachers, retired on June 3, 2017. In honor of this momentous occasion, Providence created the Rafael Vega Endowed Scholarship Fund. This scholarship will be awarded annually to help students attend PHS as an extension of what Mr. Vega has done since 1968 — helping students achieve great things here. He has given so much to Providence and the community has benefited immensely from his dedicated service.

Please thank Mr. Vega for all that he has done for this community by donating today and help students experience the amazing Providence community that he has been so instrumental in shaping. For more information, check out www.providencehigh. org.

It has been almost 30 years since I graduated from Providence and when I look back, Mr. Vega is definitely one of the most impactful teachers I had. Now that I am the parent of two teenagers, I have an even deeper appreciation for Mr. Vega. He taught us many important things, but I remember best how he treated us. He is a teacher who connects easily with students, jokes with them, and treats them not like children, but like the young adults they are becoming. His sense of humor makes every day better and students have felt supported and valued by Mr. Vega for many years.

- Christy Rodriguez Futernick ‘88

*Editor’s note: As of press time, nearly $70,000 has been donated toward the Rafael Vega Endowed Scholarship Fund and gifts are still coming in! Thank you to those who have donated. All donors will be officially recognized in the next issue of Pioneer Connections.

I remember Mr. Vega as someone who always treated others with kindness, found joy in daily life, and devoted his time in meaningful ways. After recently reconnecting with him, I see that nothing has changed. Mr. Vega has been a bright spot in the lives of so many who have come through Providence.

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Mr. Vega Honored with Mass and Reception what is contrary to the will of God, and has worked tirelessly to galvanize all of us to believe in and work to create a better alternative built on the foundation of Jesus Christ.”

Principal Allison DeFrancesco Castro ‘02 reflected on her time as a student at PHS, particularly as one of Mr. Vega’s students.

“It’s important to remember that there is a distinction between teachers who teach their subjects and teachers who teach the students. Mr. Vega is a teacher of religious studies but I will remember him as someone who taught the students, first and foremost.”

In a moving video presentation created by Cinema Arts Focus Program Director Chris Harty Schaefer and Cinema Arts Focus Program Assistant Sean Mier, Athletic Director Andrew Bencze ‘88 mentioned that Mr. Vega has always been a father figure to him. Head of School Joe Sciuto recounted an anecdote from when he first started working at PHS. He had just finished rearranging the furniture in his office when Mr. Vega stopped by to welcome him and commented on the new layout of the office, noting in particular that the crucifix was in the wrong place and that it should instead be placed in an area where people visiting the office would always see it so they would be aware of God’s presence.

Rafael Vega, Sr. Anita Butler, SP, and Sr. Judith Desmarais, SP

After the video, Provincial Superior Sister Judith Desmarais, SP and Sister Anita Butler, SP presented Mr. Vega with a statue of Mother Joseph. When it was Mr. Vega’s turn at the podium, he reflected on his love for Providence High School and his special affection toward the Sisters of Providence, who always welcomed him with open arms.

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r. Rafe Vega was celebrated for his nearly 45 years of teaching at Providence with a special mass and reception in his honor on Sunday, June 25, 2017 on campus in the Student Activity Center. Bishop Gerald Wilkerson and Msgr. Robert Gallagher, both former Providence Board of Regents members, presided over the mass. More than 100 people, including past and present PHS faculty and staff members, alumni and alumni parents, current students and parents, and Mr. Vega’s friends and family members attended the mass and reception.

Mr. Vega spoke about having wonderful teachers in his life who inspired him to become a teacher. He recounted learning a great deal from them, but once he became a teacher himself, realized he learned so much more from his students. He mentioned various memories from his early years of teaching and brought along with him gifts he had received though the years, including an apple figurine, a tie that had been painted by students back when Providence was an all-girls school, and a placard that a student made that said “Dean of Men” instead of Dean of Boys, which was his actual title.

Although he began his tenure at Providence in 1968, Mr. Vega left PHS on two separate occasions for a total of four years. During his time at Providence, he taught U.S. History and U.S. Government as well as many Religion classes. Mr. Vega has held several roles at Providence over the years including Dean of Boys, Vice Principal, Chair of both the Social Studies and Religion Departments, and Director of Campus Ministry.

Never having children of his own, Mr. Vega was especially touched when he spoke about his nephews, three of whom were in attendance, and how proud he was of each of them, even referring to them as his sons.

In Bishop Wilkerson’s homily, he pointed out that most people in attendance were there because Mr. Vega taught them that “they matter and indeed make a difference.”

Though he will no longer be on campus as a member of the faculty, Mr. Vega will serve on Providence’s Board of Regents and his knowledge of PHS will certainly be invaluable.

He went on to liken Mr. Vega to a “real prophet, deeply in touch with the reality of the world over all these years, but also he has been and continues to be loving and courageous enough to expose 11

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Fr. Mark Ciccone, Marissa Miyamoto ‘18, and Head of School Joe Sciuto

Annual “People of Providence” Drive Raises $5,000 for Guatemala Mission

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very year, the Providence High School community commemorates the season of Lent by participating in the annual “People of Providence Lenten Charity Drive.”

Sponsored by Providence High School’s Campus Ministry Department, this annual event seeks to celebrate the legacy of the Sisters of Providence by raising fund to support a ministry which carries on their mission in the world today. This year, Providence High School joined Providence Saint Joseph Medical Center in supporting Providence Health International’s Guatemala Mission. Providence Health has been a great humanitarian presence in Guatemala for some years through their offering of life saving medical care to the inhabitants of one of this nation’s most impoverished regions. In an effort to do even more to curtail infant mortality in the villages served, Providence High School was invited to join other Providence Ministries in raising funds to provide clean water storage, sanitary latrines, and clean burning stoves for these communities.

Providence Singers lead by Kenneith McIntosh and accompanist Tracy Stroh

Providence Singers Earn First Place at Heritage Festival

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rovidence High School’s advanced choir, Providence Singers, traveled to San Diego for the Heritage Festival hosted by San Ysidro High School from March 31st – April 1st where they earned a first place award. The choir received a Gold Rating on stage, which means they scored between 90-100, and were named the Outstanding Choral Group for the entire competition.

The Providence Singers were the highest overall scoring choir at the competition, which included local schools such as Flintridge Sacred Heart Academy, Hoover High School, Thousand Oaks High School, Hemet High School, and Fountain Valley High School to name a few. They also won the Adjudicator Award, which means they scored higher than 95. Three Providence soloists received Maestro Awards: Daphne Policarpio ‘19, Zoe Leyretana ‘18, and Alissa Goretsky ’18.

Throughout the season of Lent, the Providence High School community was invited to give up an unnecessary luxury such as coffee or candy, and to donate a portion of their money saved to the support of the Guatemala Mission. Students also had the opportunity to learn more about Providence Health and Services’ mission and humanitarian aid work through school wide assemblies and information sessions. Students enrolled in Providence’s Social Justice classes were also fortunate to hear a special guest lecture from Aimee Khuu, Senior Director of Providence Health International.

Additionally, the choir was the only school invited to the Festival of Gold competition at Carnegie Hall in New York City.

Choral Director Marisa Rawlins-Bradfield, who gave birth to daughter Olivia on April 2nd, was unable to attend the competition but interim director Kenneith McIntosh and accompanist Tracy Stroh successfully assisted in leading the Providence Singers to their victory.

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Student homerooms participated in weekly spare change collections, and school clubs organized fundraiser events. PHS faculty and staff, as well as the Burbank community of the Sisters of Providence, also joined the students in the fundraising efforts.

Together, Providence High School raised a grand total of $5,000 for the Guatemala Mission! Yet again, Providence High School has proven that “spare change can change lives!”

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Providence High Arts’ Production of The Addams Family Wins a Jerry Herman Award

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he spring production of The Addams Family was entered into a High School Musical Theatre Awards of Los Angeles competition, known as the Jerry Herman Awards, this year. It is a regional competition run by the renown Nederlander group and based at the Pantages Theatre. Adjudicators attended productions at 37 Los Angeles county high schools and provided critique on a number of categories, both technical- and performance-based. This marks the second time PHS has entered into the competition.

Providence received four nominations in the categories of Best Scenic Design, Best Technical Crew, Best Costume Design, and perhaps most exciting, a “No Small Parts” nomination for Justin Marlow ‘19 and his portrayal of Lurch! Samantha Weitekamp ‘18 and Sam Avila ‘19, competed in the Best Actress and Best Actor categories, for their portrayals of Wednesday and Gomez Addams, respectively. In addition to auditioning for the lead categories, both Sam and Samantha performed in the opening number of the awards show live on stage at the Pantages on Monday, June 5th.

Winter Sports Teams Earn League Championship Titles

Providence won the Herman Award for “Best Technical Crew,” beating out San Marino High School, Chadwick High School, Village Christian High School, Palos Verdes High School, Saugus High School, Diamond Bar High School, and Mira Costa High School in this category. The recognition for the technical crew was well-deserved, as they ran a tight ship every night. Frances Gross ‘18, Maya Tanasi ‘19 & Poni Dykstra-Tucker ‘17 led an outstanding team, including Zoe Jaeger ‘20, Mary Shahinyan ‘19, Skylar Jones ‘18, Elizabeth Cruz ‘17, Elyssa Birrueta ‘17, Adriana Ortega ‘17, and Alejandra Ortega ‘20.

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he girls’ soccer team had a very successful season and earned their first league championship! Midfielder Kelly Fitzgerald ‘18 was named player of the year while forward Kristen Ayap ‘19, midfielder/defender Veronica Hunstable ‘20, midfielder Carissa Guardado ‘20, and forward Micaella Haban ‘20 were named to the all-league team.

The boys’ soccer team also ended their successful season with a league championship, which is the second league championship for the program. Elias Ferguson ‘18 was named player of the year, while Paul Swaine ‘18, Will Simmons ‘17, Daniel Villeda ‘18, and Montgomery Greene ‘18 were named to the all-league team.

Congratulations to Director Dominic Catrambone, Producer Jeremy Jackson, Music Director Marisa Bradfield, Choreographer Julianne Kusmierczyk, Lighting Design/AV Tech Vince McManus ‘14, Sound Engineer June Pak ‘15, and all of the students involved in the production!

Not to be outdone, the boys’ varsity basketball team secured the title of league champions for the first time since 2012. David Grigoryan ‘18 was named player of the year, while Bryce Whitaker ‘20, and AJ Bautista ‘18 were named to the all-league team.

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profile: ATHLETIC TRAINING PROGRAM What is a typical day like for you?

Well, that depends on the season. Fall is usually fairly mellow here on campus because PHS does not have a football team, winter is pretty much busy and very long days due to basketball and soccer, and spring is more relaxed regarding coverage and injuries, however, the paperwork and planning for next year begins early spring for physicals, incoming students, etc. I also try to perform a post school year evaluation to figure out what I can do to streamline injury processes and procedures, clearance paperwork and how to plan accordingly so that I can continue to remain on top of my duties and provide excellent care for our student athletes.

With more attention being brought to athletic-related injuries such as concussions, how important is proper training?

That is a great question! It is absolutely critical for any organization who provides students with the opportunity to participate in athletics to provide skilled, knowledgeable, and competent medical personnel to care for those student athletes. ATs are one of the few Allied Health Care Professionals that are specifically trained in how to recognize, diagnose and treat concussions. In fact, it is a significant part of our training and, unfortunately, due to the nature and frequency of head injuries in sports, one that we continually have to remain vigilant and abreast of new research and treatment methods.

Sonnie DaCosta Athletic Trainer (AT)

What inspired you to become an athletic trainer?

When I "found" athletic training I had been working as a project manager in IT for several years. I was laid off due to a company merger and decided to go back to school and finish my AA degree. I attended Moorpark College and decided to take the Prevention of Athletic Injuries course that was being taught by their head athletic trainer at the time, Vance Manakas. Part of the class included lab work/observation hours with Vance and Cherisse Meichtry who was the other AT at Moorpark College. I volunteered as a student athletic trainer that spring and again in the fall for football season. After that, I was hooked!

In order to create an environment of athlete compliance and support, it is also critical for ATs to have a collaborative and communicative sports medicine team that includes, but is not limited to, general practitioners, orthopaedists, and neurologists (who specialize in traumatic brain injuries, or TBIs).

My main goal going into the 2016-2017 school year was to begin building that collaborative sports medicine team, and I am happy to say that process is well underway. This past winter, we began our partnership with Dr. Michael Marvi and his team at the Howard and Hyce Hill Neuroscience Center at Providence St. Joseph Medical Center which is conveniently located right next door to PHS.

Were you an athlete in high school and/or college?

I was an athlete up until my freshman year of high school. I played volleyball, basketball and softball during my freshman year, however, due to continual pain and complications from a previous knee injury, I decided not to continue for the remainder of my time in high school. We didn't have an athletic trainer at the time and there was no one to do rehab with me and get me back on the field. The fact that I was not able to play softball made a huge difference for me as a student. I did not put as much effort into my school work and I was unhappy a lot of the time because I really JUST wanted to be on the field. I think that's one of the main reasons why I feel so passionate about being an AT now. I know the physical and psychological effects that injuries can have on student athletes and I don't want anyone to have to lose their drive or passion for something they love.

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Dr. Marvi and his team have offered to do baseline ImPACT concussion testing for all of our student athletes. A baseline test is an important part of the prevention and treatment of head injuries because it gives us as medical providers a "snapshot" of what an athlete is like on a "normal" day. If a head injury should occur, we can use that baseline test as another tool in our toolbox of many to help diagnose and determine the best course of treatment for that athlete.

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We have also begun a partnership with the physicians and other providers at Orthopaedic Surgery Specialists in Burbank. They were kind enough to volunteer their services for our Pioneer Athletics Physical Event this past spring, and they were able to help us get about 100 student athletes cleared and ready for the 2017-2018 athletics season!

These two partnerships are part of the foundation of our new PHS Sports Medicine team and we now have the ability to refer our injured athletes to medical providers who will work in collaboration with me and ultimately provide timely and comprehensive care for our student athletes.

How do you see this field evolving over time?

This is probably the toughest question so far due to the fact that the minimum requirements to become a Certified Athletic Trainer will soon be changing. The current minimum entry point into the profession of athletic training is the baccalaureate level, however, it was recently decided by the AT Strategic Alliance that the minimum professional degree level will be a master's, a change to be implemented within the next several years. At this time, more than 70 percent of athletic trainers already hold at least a master’s degree. Upon completion of a CAATE-accredited athletic training education program, students become eligible for national certification by successfully completing the Board of Certification, Inc. (BOC) examination. I can see both the positive and negative effects that this may have on the profession of athletic training, however, I don't think we will know the true impact this will have on the profession for several years after the new requirements are put into effect.

Sean McClenahen

Strength & Wellness Coach Were you an athlete in high school or college?

I played all sports growing up and then chose to stick with baseball and football in high school. I also played rugby for a short time in college. I’m still very active and I strength and speed train when I’m not surfing or snowboarding or riding a skateboard or playing softball or basketball. I train to maintain strength, to improve flexibility and, really, to prevent injury.

How

Are there some sports that require more training than others?

Is there anything else you’d like to mention?

The care that an AT provides not only includes first responder or immediate care but also collection of medical history and thorough athletic clearance documentation as well as prevention and treatment/rehabilitation of athletic injuries. We are also an athlete's greatest asset when it comes to learning how to advocate for and take care of themselves. Some athletes have a hard time communicating with their coaches if they are injured and many are concerned if they report an injury that they will be removed from play and not be able to participate for an indefinite amount of time. In reality, ATs spend a great deal of our time educating athletes, coaches and parents so that they understand how important it is to report an issue as soon as possible and that as an athletic trainer our main goal is to get our athletes to return to play as quickly and safely as possible. Our philosophy is that the sooner we are able to recognize, evaluate and treat an injury the greater the chance an athlete has to recover and return to activity.

In closing, because of our education, training, and our passion for the health and safety of our athletes, and the joy we derive from knowing we have an important role in assuring they are able to return to participate in the sport(s) they love, an athletic trainer can be a student athlete's best advocate and resource when it comes to preventing, treating and recovering from injury and getting back to play as soon as possible.

important is strength training for athletes?

It’s important for athletes to learn about speed and strength training and general wellness because athletics require dedication and commitment but do not always yield immediate positive returns during competition. In other words, it can be difficult to stick with something if one fails a lot or if one does not see immediate results from all of the hard work and this can be huge deterrent in athletics (especially for young athletes). I’ve found and hope to inspire our athletes to find that immediate positive return can happen in the weight room. And when this happens in the weight room, the likelihood of the same thing happening on the playing field or on the court increases. So, it’s important for athletes to learn about strength and speed training because these activities are the backbone of success. Beyond this, athletes will find that injury prevention is a driving force and a byproduct of these forms of training. And, for when an athlete’s days as a competitor are over, the knowledge gained will prove to be helpful for the rest of the athlete’s life – one won’t always have a coach, but he or she may always want to be active and healthy.

Generally speaking, we teach athletes both general and sport specific movements. So, to say that some sports “require” more training than others is a bit of a misnomer. Training should always have a purpose and our purpose is for athletes to become stronger and faster and to be less prone to injury. That said, all of our athletes, regardless of sport, will train.

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Principal Allison DeFrancesco Castro ‘02, valedictorian Abigail Urbina ‘17, and and Dean of Studies Kerry Martin

Mrs. Castro, salutatorian Jack Martinyan ‘17, and Ms. Martin

Mrs. Castro and Mother Joseph Award and 2017 Archdiocese of Los Angeles Christian Service Award recipient Jaesen Evangelista ‘17

Congratulations, Class of 2017!

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Jack Martinyan ‘17, who will also attend UCLA, was named the salutatorian. Jack was a member of the Medical Focus Program, Friends Against Drugs (FAD) Ambassador, president of the table tennis club, and a member of the Associated Student Body (ASB).

In her valedictorian address, Abigail mentioned the sense of unity the class embodied.

Jaesen Evangelista ‘17 was named the recipient of the Mother Joseph Award and the 2017 Archdiocese of Los Angeles Christian Service Award and will attend The Catholic University of America. Jaesen was the ASB Commissioner of Religious Affairs, a member of the Medical Focus Program, and recipient of the World Languages Department Award for French.

“I can confidently assert that here at Providence, we’ve learned to never suffocate under the façades of our own egos. Providence has fostered us all to be neighborly, open-minded, and amicable. You will never spend a day at Providence without being smiled at or greeted in the hallway. Everyone truly belongs here.”

Kayla Santos ‘17, who will attend Sarah Lawrence College, was named the recipient of the Spirit Award. During her senior year, Kayla was the ASB President, captain of the cheer team and won the Scholar Athlete Award and Performing Arts Department Award for Choral.

She concluded her speech by urging her fellow graduates to take chances and make their mark on the world.

A new PHS tradition that was established last year is to recognize “Pioneering Families.” To be eligible, families must have at least three graduating members of Providence High School. This year, three families were recognized: the Boghokian family (Anto ‘13, Karni ‘15, and Nare ‘17), the Caedo family (Rogelio ‘11, Justine ‘15, and Therese ‘17), and the Kurkjian family (Kirk ‘11, Alec ‘14, and Christa ‘17).

he Class of 2017 officially became Providence alumni as they graduated on Saturday, June 3, 2017 at the Hall of Liberty at Forest Lawn, Hollywood Hills. Abigail Urbina ‘17, who will attend UCLA, was named the valedictorian. She was a member of the Medical Focus Program, secretary for the California Scholarship Federation (CSF) and National Honor Society (NHS), and recipient of Science, Mathematics, and Medical Focus Program Department awards.

“You hold the pen to write the script of your life; don’t let others take that pen from you. At the same time, don’t be afraid to leave some pages blank. Not everything in life is predetermined. By all means, don’t let any obstacles hinder you from pursuing your aspirations with tenacity. Never cease to be persistent individuals, and never silence yourselves. Use your innate microphone to speak up and fight for justice.”

Pioneer Connections

Congratulations to the Class of 2017!

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Prudenz Fajardo ‘17, Angela De Leon ‘17, Alyssa Dancel ‘17, and Sarah Alajajian ‘17

Eden Dawit ‘17 and Head of School Joe Sciuto

Callum Cunningham ‘17, Jack Maritnyan ‘17, Ammanuel Rufael ‘17, and Charlie Koechner ‘17

Kaellen Naphen ‘17 and Sarah Storbakken ‘17

Noah Hurst ‘17, Liam Mahan-Mesa ‘17, Dacotah Fierro ‘17, and Jordan Tibbs ‘17

Zachary Smithers ‘17 was presented his diploma by his mother, Board of Regents member Stacy Smithers.

Paolo Largoza ‘17 was presented his diploma by his father, Board of Regents member Francis Largoza.

Dean of Students Ernest Siy and Spirit Award recipient Kayla Santos ‘17

Joshua Katz-Curtis ‘17 was presented his diploma by his mother, PHS Counselor Louann Katz-Curtis.

- The Mother Joseph Award is Providence High School’s highest honor, voted upon by faculty and staff members. It is named in honor of Mother Joseph of the Sacred Heart, who was the foundress of Providence schools and healthcare facilities in the western U.S. The faculty and staff, while voting on the recipient, consider Providence’s core values of Respect, Compassion, Justice, Excellence, and Stewardship.

- 2017 Archdiocese of Los Angeles Christian Service Award recognizes the significant contributions made by a student in service to the Church and society.

- The PHS Spirit Award is presented to a senior for outstanding contributions to school spirit. The recipient is chosen by the entire faculty and staff.

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college ACCEPTANCES

Eastern Washington University Arizona State University Emerson College Arkansas Tech University Emmanuel College Azusa Pacific University Fordham University Baylor University George Fox University Biola University George Washington University Boise State University Glendale Community College Boston College Goucher College Boston University Hawaii Pacific University Bradley University Hofstra University California Lutheran University Hollins University California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo Howard University California State Polytechnic University, Pomona California State University, Channel Islands John Jay College of Criminal Justice of the CUNY California State University, Chico Johns Hopkins University California State University, Dominguez Hills King’s College London California State University, East Bay Langston University California State University, Fresno Lawrence University California State University, Fullerton Lewis & Clark College California State University, Long Beach Linfield College California State University, Los Angeles Long Island University, Post California State University, Northridge Los Angeles Mission College Los Angeles Valley College California State University, Sacramento Loyola Marymount University Catholic University of America Loyola University Chicago Chaminade University of Honolulu Manhattan College Chapman University Marist College College of the Canyons Marymount California University Colorado Mesa University Marymount Manhattan College Colorado State University Concordia University - Irvine MCPHS - Massachusetts College of Pharmacy & Health Sciences Denison University Mercy College-Manhattan Campus DePaul University Mills College Morehouse College Drew University Mount Saint Mary College Drexel University Pioneer Connections

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Mount Saint Mary’s University Muhlenberg College New York University Northern Arizona University Pace University (NYC) Pasadena City College Pennsylvania State University Pierce College Portland State University Regent’s University London Regis University Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute Rochester Institute of Technology Saint Louis University Saint Louis University, Madrid Saint Mary’s College of California San Diego State University San Francisco State University Santa Clara University Sarah Lawrence College Seattle University Seton Hall University Simmons College Sonoma State University Southern California Institute of Architecture St. John’s University Stony Brook University Suffolk University Syracuse University The King’s College University of Alabama University of California, Berkeley University of California, Davis

University of California, Irvine University of California, Los Angeles University of California, Merced University of California, Riverside University of California, San Diego University of California, Santa Barbara University of California, Santa Cruz University of East London University of Kent University of Kentucky University of La Verne University of Missouri St. Louis University of New Mexico University of Oregon University of Portland University of Redlands University of San Diego University of San Francisco University of Southampton University of Southern California University of Sussex University of the Pacific University of Utah University of Washington University of Wisconsin Washington College Washington State University West Coast University Westmont College Whittier College Willamette University Woodbury University

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alumni EVENTS Preview of The Addams Family Wednesday, March 15, 2017 Dodgeball Tournament Thursday, April 6, 2017

From left to right (standing): Gary Arakelian ‘88, Rose Caven Piazza ‘66, Brandon Swofford ‘14, Adrienne Pettijohn ‘68, Victoria Swackenberg Umans ‘62, Holly Tobin Wagenbach ’66, Maryanne O’Brien ’71, Susie Turmell Husk ’66, Julie Velandia ‘85 (sitting): Hani Zubi ‘88, Dennis Bullock ‘88, Joannes Pamatmat ‘03, Annie Matthews ‘93

Paint and Sip Night Thursday, April 27, 2017

From left to right (back row): Jason Batungbacal ‘16, Chris Mowery ‘02, Robert Chua ’16, Olivia Menke ‘15, Grant Menke ‘16, Chris Lingat ’16, Paul Guevara ‘15 (kneeling): Maria Benedicto ‘16, Amanda Reyes ‘15

Deanie Yeakel Kepner ‘69, Apryl Brace Leipold ‘69

Brenda Rivas Castaneda, Julie Casella ‘93

Mary Alvarado ‘07, Hala Maida ‘07

Christina Ashjian ‘03, Sona Ashjian, Sossy Tavidian

Pioneer Connections

Christine Salero ‘11, Jasmine Raymundo ‘11

Lauren Ciulla, Kathy Hastings, Allison Hastings Knowles ‘99, Jackie Rodriguez Hastings ‘08

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Details are still being worked out, but if you’d like more information, please contact:

Attention Class of 1997: Save the Date for Your

20 Year Reunion!

Daniella Zepeda Gallegos ‘97 at gallegosdc@gmail.com or Jessica Moresco ‘97 at jessica@unifiedla.com

SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 30TH, 2017

Aloha!

Join us for a luau-themed Alum-fest honoring Mr. Vega

Saturday, October 14, 2017 Stay tuned for more information!

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.

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alumnotes

(PHOTO 1) Linda McNeel ‘68

(PHOTO 2) Patti Magee DeFelicis

(PHOTO 3) Pieri Arcidiacono Levandofsky ‘77 and family

(PHOTO 4) Derek Gray ‘81 and his book

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.

Pioneer Connections

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(PHOTO 5) Geetanjali Parameswar, daughter of Priscilla Majidi Subramaniyam ‘01

(PHOTO 6) Chris Mowery ‘02

(PHOTO 7) Thatcher and Clementine Parmele, children of Robert Parmele ‘02

1960’s

“stroll,” I mean I walked an average of 10,000 steps a day. I now have friends in Warsaw and Krakow, Poland; Budapest, Hungary; Vienna, Austria; Prague, Czech Republic; and Berlin, Germany. I got home Nov 21, did laundry, and on Nov 23 drove with William and his fiancée, Halley, to Colorado where I met 25 members of her family at Thanksgiving dinner. I told them they all have to wear name tags at William’s and Halley’s wedding which is happening on April 1st in Colorado. It’s going to be in an Automobile Museum so I’m standing by for my “marching orders” as the mother of the groom.

at patti@worthynutrition.com for more information.

(PHOTO 1) Linda ‘Mac’ McNeel ‘68 traveled to Madrid, Spain in October 2016 to meet up with her daughter, Sierra McNeelMoore. Sierra was on a semester abroad, before returning to continue her junior year at UC Berkeley. They celebrated Sierra’s 20th birthday by traveling to Barcelona on the bullet train then continued north to Montpellier (photo) and Lyon, France.

Linda lives with her husband in Santa Barbara where she teaches yoga, sits on the board of PFLAG, teaches Sunday school, and sings in the church choir.

Adrienne Pettijohn ‘68 - “I traveled a lot (I LOVE retirement!!) this year, starting 2016 in Northern California. In May I flew to Pittsburgh to help my son, William, do his final packing because he and his fiancée relocated to Huntington Beach due to a company she happily joined located in Orange County...away from snow!!! Oh, and I had to hand carry their cat, Tyler, on the plane back to LA. Hmmm, I wonder if that’s the real reason William asked me to come “help him pack.” In July, I did my annual visit to Washington and Oregon. And in October/November, I joined a buddy from college and his wife to stroll around Eastern Europe. And by

I ended 2016 with thyroid surgery on Dec 7th. I had developed nodes in both my thyroid glands which was interfering with my talking. And everyone knows that if Adrienne can’t talk, the world will stop turning. All went well, and my speaking voice improves daily.”

1970’s

(PHOTO 2) Patti Magee DeFelicis ‘77 is a Board Certified Holistic Nutritionist and owner of Worthy Nutrition, which was created in 2016. Check out www. worthynutrition.com or contact Patti

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(PHOTO 3) Pieri

Arcidiacono Levandofsky ‘77 and her husband, Joe (a John Burroughs High School graduate), met while in college. They have been married 33 years and have two children. Pieri and her family moved to Ohio in 1999. Daughter Jennifer (27) is married and has two children. She’s an RN working in the Cleveland Clinic Hospital system. Her son John (21) is currently a junior at American University in Washington DC. Pieri has her own computer consulting business and also teaches adult education computer classes at her local vocational center. Her grandchildren Cali (7) and Cameron (18 months) keep her energized!

She’s an active parishioner at Saint Francis Xavier Catholic Church in Medina, Ohio where she is Coordinator of her parish lector group. Pieri is thankful for the solid education she received at Providence and for the Catholic values reinforced during her high school years. She continues to pass these along to her children and grandchildren.

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(PHOTO 8) Brian Rodriguez and Joannes Pamatmat ‘03

(PHOTO 9) Chase McDonald, son of Michelle Pantaleo McDonald ‘03

(PHOTO 10) Michael Ashjian ‘07 and Pateel Tavidian ‘07

1980’s

bat mitzvahs and any other private event you can think up.”

2010’s

(PHOTO 4) Derek

Gray ‘81 graduated from California State University Northridge in 1987 with a B.A. in English with an option in writing. He is married to his wife, Martha, of twenty years and has two daughters, Alexa and Daniella. Derek is a certified fitness trainer who loves the active lifestyle, eating a heart healthy diet, and especially playing the game he has loved his entire life, baseball. When We Were Five is his first book, which was thirty years in the making.

2000’s

(PHOTO 5) Priscilla

Majidi Subramaniyam ‘01 welcomed daughter Geetanjali S. Parameswar on January 13, 2017 in Overland Park, Kansas. Geetanjali weighed 5 lbs. 7 oz. and measured 17.5 inches long.

Chris Mowery ‘02 - “I have restarted my own private event entertainment business.

CJM Entertainment is a premier event entertainment company providing MCs, DJs, lighting, photo booths and more for weddings, corporate events, auctions, bar/

(PHOTO 6)

Pioneer Connections

(PHOTO 7) Robert Parmele ‘02 and his wife,

Alison, welcomed daughter Clementine Riley in November of 2016. Clementine joins big brother, Thatcher.

(PHOTO 8) Joannes

Pamatmat ‘03 became engaged to Brian Rodriguez on December 20, 2016. Brian proposed to Joannes at PHS. They plan to get married next spring.

(PHOTO 9) Michelle

Pantaleo McDonald ‘03 and her husband, TJ, welcomed their son Chase Thomas on March 7th. He weighed 7 lbs 10 oz and was 19.5 inches long.

Pateel Tavidian ‘07 and Michael Ashjian ‘07 began dating during their senior year at Providence High School, and got engaged on March 18, 2017 in Napa, CA. They plan to get married in 2018. Michael is an entertainment transactional attorney, and Pateel focuses her practice on real estate and corporate law.

(PHOTO 10)

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London Ruff ‘15 was chosen as a runnerup winner in the “Hidden Figures” scholarship contest. Inspired by the movie Hidden Figures, PepsiCo, and 21st Century Fox partnered to find the next generation of women who will lead the way in STEM (science, technology, engineering, mathematics). Their search invited reallife women and girls who had yet to be recognized for their great work or potential in STEM to share their stories and compete for money to put toward education.

London was named one of 10 runner ups in the contest out of 7,000 applicants and won a $10,000 scholarship toward her education. She is currently attending the South Dakota School of Mines and Technology working on a degree in Geology and Paleontology. This contest has inspired her to focus on ways she can use her education to make changes and to help find new sources for clean renewable energy for our planet and inspire other young girls to follow their dreams in STEM.

giving BACK

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t was the spring of 1975. Providence High School had just announced the need to raise the tuition for the coming school year to $1,000, and as low as that sounds, it was a lot of money for my parents. My sister had learning differences and needed to be in a private school. I loved Providence, but I did not “need” Providence in the same way. My father had lost his job and was in the process of finding a new position. My father was driving me to school when I said, “Dad, I understand if I need to leave Providence. It is okay.”

My Dad grabbed my hand and said that I would not have to leave Providence. That was a promise. My father’s word was his bond. I stayed and graduated in 1976.

At the 2017 Providence Gala, Jordan Tibbs ‘17, a recent graduate, shared a similar story. Like me, he had been very unhappy in middle school. Even so, by his freshman year at Providence, he believed he had finally found a place where he belonged. Then his mother became ill and it seemed like he would have to leave Providence due to increased financial limitations. Thanks to the generosity of the Providence community, he received enough scholarship money to finance his education through his senior year. Because of the supportive academic community Providence has provided even since I was a student, Jordan was accepted into Catholic University of America, Denison University, Drew University, Drexel University, Goucher College, Hofstra University, Seton Hall University, UC Merced, and counting. Go Pioneers!

For the first time since graduating, I recently returned to Providence. I was so pleased to see that the spirit of the school hadn’t changed.

As a member of the last all girl graduating class, seeing all the boys was, of course, very different from my experience, but the kindness, respect and friendliness that I experienced all those years ago seemed to be alive and well 40 years later. When I learned that 44% of our current students receive financial assistance, I knew I had to help. As a result, my husband, Dennis Kasper, and I have created the ReifKasper Endowed Scholarship Fund. I want to help ensure that no student has to leave Providence for financial reasons. Providence is a unique and special institution. I’ve always said that sending me to Providence was the best decision my parents ever made. Providence lives out its values which are evident in the faces of the students, faculty and staff.

Please think about joining me in ensuring that Providence continues to be able to provide financial aid for those who need it. The minimum amount needed to endow a scholarship is $40,000, but any amount you can give will help a student. Tuition will be $17,000 for the 2017-2018 school year. As the cost of education rises, families don’t just need help, they need your help. I am so very grateful to have the resources to help those families. Maybe you do, too?

- Jodi Reif Kasper ‘76

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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 November 1, 2016 through April 30, 2017. 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.

Teri McQuaide Abbott ‘62 Ms. Courtney Abruzzo Mr. and Mrs. Keith Adams Mr. and Mrs. Richard Agostinelli Pat Trump Ainley ‘59 Mr. and Mrs. Eduardo Alejo Rose Marie Spinoso Alex ‘86 Karen Connolly Alvarez ‘87 Gary Arakelian ‘88 Mr. Misak Arakelyan and Ms. Ninel Grigoryan Dr. Emily Arambulo and Mr. Karl Arambulo Sunny Levasseur Arford ‘61 Ms. Patricia Arias Mrs. Diana Artunian Mr. Haik Asaryan and Ms. Kameliya Muradyan Mrs. Sona Ashjian Mr. James Astorga Janine Southwood Aumont ‘79 Mr. and Mrs. Phil Avila Mr. and Mrs. Alan Ayap Mr. and Mrs. Armik Baghdasarian Mrs. Vickie Bagwell Mr. and Mrs. Glenn Bales Ms. Gisela Baltazar Mr. and Mrs. Stephen Batthany Dr. Michele Walker-Bauer and Mr. Eric Bauer Mr. and Mrs. Adonis Bautista Mrs. Susan Beckenham Mr. and Mrs. Oganes Bedganian Andrew Bencze ‘89 Mr. and Mrs. Carl Benzinger Rabbi Sara Berman and Mr. David Berman Dr. and Mrs. Michael Bernstein Mr. and Mrs. Randolf Bialkowski Jill Bickett ‘74 Mr. and Mrs. Stanley Billings Mrs. Clara Bird Mr. David Bird Mr. and Mrs. Daniel Blanchette Blue Shield of California Pioneer Connections

The Boeing Gift Matching Program Mr. and Mrs. John Bonano Mrs. Susana Bordey Mr. Raul Borja Mr. and Mrs. Andrew Bossom Mrs. Cathy Boucher Michelle Boucher ‘95 Mr. and Mrs. Ted Bozem Mr. and Mrs. Bill Bracken Mr. and Mrs. Gil Breakman Sister Helen Brennan, SP Melissa Hayes Brennan ‘77 Gregg Britt ‘84 Louise Hansman Brown ‘61 Kathy Martinet Buccola ‘61 Dennis Bullock ‘88 Burbank City Federal Credit Union Burbank Town Center Mrs. Val Byron Mr. and Mrs. Boris Bystritsky Mr. Ryan Cadiz Mr. and Mrs. Vincent Caedo Mr. and Mrs. Dean Cala Ryan Campbell ‘05 Dr. and Mr. Angelique Campen Mr. Jaime Campos Mr. and Mrs. Jose Cano Karissa Caperina ‘06 Mary Cappadonna ‘69 Karla Hokr Carlsen ‘72 Jacquelynn Slatten Carlson ‘72 Mr. and Mrs. Mario Carrillo Marianne Carroll-Miller ‘77 Janet Donovan Casella ‘66 Mrs. Piera Casella Ms. Josefina Castillo Allison DeFrancesco Castro ‘02 Gregory Castro ‘02 Mr. and Mrs. Lee H. Castro Catholics in Media Associates Mr. Dominic Catrambone Mr. and Mrs. David Cedeno Sister Felma Cerezo, SP Ms. Alexandra Cervantes 26

Ms. Rachel Chaires Julie Ann Chambers ‘12 Mr. and Mrs. Mark Chambers Mr. Cynthia Chan Mr. and Mrs. Tim Chan Sister Marilyn Charette, SP Marla Schultz Chase ‘68 Mr. and Mrs. Norman Checkor Cheryl Chiappe-Lauth ‘84 Mike Chiarodit ‘82 Mr. and Mrs. Robert Chua Michelle Fodor Clapp ‘66 Mr. and Mrs. Michael Collins Mary Catherine Crawford Coluzzi ‘62 Community Chevrolet Company Mr. and Mrs. Tat Constantinou Kendal Coopman ‘05 Mr. and Mrs. Kenneth C. Coopman Ms. Pamela Corradi Mr. and Mrs. Jesus Corral Mr. Carlos Cortez Mr. and Mrs. Benedict Coulter Mr. and Mrs. Robert Cox Teri Riendeau Crane ‘65 Mr. Thomas Craven Mrs. Kathy Crummey Karen Schultz Csejtey ‘63 Ms. Kathy Culpepper Mr. and Mrs. Edward Cunningham Virginia Garrison Curry ‘66 Mr. and Mrs. Charles D’Atri Ms. Sonnie DaCosta Mr. and Mrs. Phillip Dahdouh Mr. and Mrs. Jon Dalberg Mrs. Rebecca Damodaran Ms. Anna Danes Mr. Toan Dang Mr. and Mrs. Michael Davis Ms. Palmer Davis and Mr. Greg Fuller Mr. and Mrs. Noel De Vera Sister Lucille Dean, SP Mr. and Mrs. Robert DeFrancesco Mr. and Mrs. Gaudioso DeGuia Ms. Joan Del Valle

Mr. and Mrs. Windell Del Valle Mr. and Mrs. Antonio Dela Rosa Jr. Helen Bushnell Delaney ‘66 Delaney Family Foundation Fund of The Greater Cincinnati Foundation Alexa Dell’Acqua ‘80 KarAnn Sebastian Despard ‘62 Renee Zuniga DiGregorio ‘66 Mr. and Mrs. Romer Dimalanta Mr. Tuyen Dinh and Ms. Thao Nguyen DiscoveryOnstage, Inc. The Walt Disney Company Walt Disney Company Foundation Carrie Estelle Doheny Foundation Ms. Lina Doi Mrs. Loretta Donnelly Mr. and Mrs. Tim Donnelly Mr. Nigel Dookhoo Mr. and Mrs. Scott Dourian Mr. and Mrs. Marc Dube Mr. and Mrs. Manuel Dubon Mr. and Mrs. William Duke Mrs. Joyce Dunn Mr. and Mrs. Henry Ealy Mr. and Mrs. Donald Eaton Mr. Mehdi Ebrahimi and Ms. Faranak Hosseinkhani Mr. and Mrs. Charles Edgar Edison Matching Gift Program Ms. Laureen Endoso Mr. and Mrs. Rodrigo Escolano Mr. and Mrs. Erik Estrada Nicolas Estrada ‘07 Barbara Euler ‘80 Mr. and Mrs. Raymond Fabre Ms. Lorraine Faiola Ms. Michelle Faraon Melissa Farnsworth ‘66 Ms. Heidi Fennell Ms. Joanie Fenstermaker Mr. and Mrs. Raymond Ferrante Virginia Dalton Ficco ‘62 Mr. and Mrs. Humberto Fierro Mr. and Mrs. Robert Fitzgerald

Jonathan Fonacier ‘03 Veronica Foster-Rutledge ‘64 Kathy Dickinson Fredrickson ‘62 Mary O’Donnell Freund ‘64 Ms. Wendy Funkhouser and Mr. James Williams Christy Rodriguez Futernick ‘88 Mr. Carlos Gallardo Mr. and Mrs. Vazrik Galstjan Mr. Mauricio Garcia and Ms. Leslie Barnett Mr. and Mrs. John Garrick Ms. Alicia Garrido Mr. and Mrs. Paul Garrier Mr. and Mrs. Edgardo Gatdula Carlos George ‘84 Mr. and Mrs. Vic Georgino Lynne Thomas Gerred ‘72 Mrs. Elizabeth Ghekiere Karen Moser Gibb ‘74 Ms. Marcie Gilbert Dr. and Mrs. David Gjertson Pattie Seward Gocke ‘63 Mrs. Gerry Goffin Mr. and Mrs. Andrew Gold Mr. and Mrs. Jerry Goodin Mr. and Mrs. Alex Goretsky Mrs. Ellen Gotto Mr. and Mrs. Robert Greenfield Mr. and Mrs. Michael Greer Mr. and Mrs. Patrick Gregorio Mary Hood Groff ‘74 Mr. and Mrs. Jeff Grubb Marie O’Brien Guasco ‘71 Mr. Villamor Guillermo and Ms. Lea Alfonso Margaret Boyle Gustavson ‘70 Mrs. Denise Gutches Mr. and Mrs. Jorge Alan Gutierrez Mr. and Mrs. Jean Haddad Victoria Reynolds Hallak ‘95 Scott Hamilton ‘82 Mr. and Mrs. David Hancock William H. Hannon Foundation 27

Linda Pixley Hardman ‘68 Dr. Arjan Harjani Mr. and Mrs. Lindsey Harnsberger Patricia Nicolai Harrington ‘62 Mr. and Mrs. Leon Harrison Mr. and Mrs. Nevin Harrison Sister Susanne Hartung, SP Mrs. Carol Harty Mrs. Darlene Harty Mrs. Christen Harty-Schaefer Mr. and Mrs. Michael Hastings Annette Montague Haugen ‘60 Sister Mary Hawkins, SP Mr. and Mrs. Akio Hayano Meg Hayes ‘78 Mr. and Mrs. Luis Hernandez Casandra Lisbeth Herrera ‘16 Mr. and Mrs. Harry Hertling Mrs. Claire M. Hickey Karen Reinhart Hicks ‘84 Jean Batliner Hill ‘71 Penny McQuattie Hill ‘61 Deborah Melone Hollens ‘66 Sean W. Holt ‘16 Mr. and Mrs. William Holt Mr. and Mrs. Mark Hope Ms. Patricia Houston Dr. Thomas Howard and Mr. Ken Yood Maria Pilar Hoye ‘84 Mrs. Maggie Huang Karen Hudecek ‘65 Mr. Michael Hunn Michele Garrier Hunstable ‘86 Judith Hunt ‘64 Mr. Thomas Hur Mrs. Yong Sun Hur Mr. and Mrs. Brian Hurst Dr. and Mrs. Michael Hurst Mr. and Mrs. Lloyd Hutchinson Mr. and Mrs. Joe Ingel Carol Rando Irsfeld ‘59 Mrs. Dianna Isom Mr. Jeremy Jackson Ms. Michelle Jackson Summer 2017

Michael Jagosz ‘09 Susan Chambers Jagosz ‘09 Catherine Jedlicka ‘06 James Jimenez ‘02 Melinda Mathison Johnson ‘65 Christopher Jones ‘91 Mr. and Mrs. Tristan Juan Sister Nancy Jurecki, OP Mr. and Mrs. Paul Kaminski Mrs. Karen Kananen Mr. and Mrs. Elric Kane Mr. and Mrs. Jeff Kasper Jodi Reif Kasper ‘76 Georgette Dvoracek Katuna ‘69 Ms. Louann Katz-Curtis Ms. Gerry Kawamura Mr. and Mrs. Kevin Keeshen Rosemary Cunha Kehl ‘65 Graig Keklikian ‘00 Ms. Lesli Keligian Ms. Loraine Keligian Mrs. Meri Khachatryan Mrs. Ardem Khatchadourian Mr. Prub Khurana Mrs. Cecilia Kienast Allison Hastings Knowles ‘99 Mr. and Mrs. David Koechner Peggy Dalton Kohls ‘63 Barbara Penkal Kornylo ‘75 Theresa Kubasak ‘69 Ms. Maribel Kuklish Ramona Paris Kurasz ‘69 Claire Ramsey Kurkjian ‘65 Mr. and Mrs. Garo Kurkjian Virginia Giles Kurtz ‘60 Ms. Elizabeth LaBorde Ms. Michelle Laforce Dianne Sorrell Lamb ‘60 Nancy Linsday Lapic ‘61 Mr. and Mrs. Francis Largoza Ms. Dorothy Le Brane Mr. and Mrs. William Lebeda Sister Yvonne LeBlanc, SP Mr. C. Victor LeBreton Kathleen O’Neill LeBreton ‘66 Mr. Jose Leon Dr. and Mrs. William Letsch Mr. and Mrs. Robert Levitan Ms. Amy Liebowitz Mr. and Mrs. Joel Liebowitz Ms. Nancy Linari Mr. and Mrs. Michael Lipton Mr. and Mrs. Michael Livingston Mrs. Consuelo Llana Mrs. Erica Loder Mr. and Mrs. Michael Loftus Mr. Juan Lopez Geraldine Stifter Lorme ‘73 Pioneer Connections

Mr. and Mrs. Anton Lubeley Adele Pallotti Lucas ‘66 Mr. Peter Luttenberger Mr. and Mrs. Emil Mactal Mr. Ray Magcalas Mr. and Mrs. Robert Mahan Mr. and Mrs. Orlando Marcelo Patricia Marinelli-Casey ‘79 Mr. and Mrs. James Markey Helena Murano Marsh ‘65 Marsh & McLennan Companies Matching Gifts Program Ms. Kerry Martin Mr. Anthony Martinez Mr. and Mrs. Kim Kee Martinez Master Cooling Corporation Alexandra Matthews ‘71 Annie Matthews ‘93 Kathryn O’Neill Maurer ‘72 Mayfield Junior School Mr. and Mrs. Peter Mayor Mr. Sean McClenahen Mr. and Mrs. Nelson McCormick Edith Kingsley McDevitt ‘60 Mr. and Mrs. Tom McDevitt Pam Clark McDonald ‘62 Mr. and Mrs. Shawn McGorrian Donna Degen McGourin ‘62 Sister Mary Catherine McGuire, SP Patricia Simon McInnish ‘72 Mr. and Mrs. Paul McKenna Sandy Denning McLaughlin ‘67 Vincent L. Mc Manus ‘14 Linda McNeel ‘68 Joan Brake McNerney ‘63 Theresa McNichol-Lawrence ‘60 Ellen Dunn McPherson ‘72 Ms. Ruth Medina Ms. Mary Meehan Mr. and Mrs. Nick Megrabyan Constance Melvin ‘62 Mr. and Mrs. Jim Menke Mr. and Mrs. Kyle Menke Mr. and Mrs. John Meza Ms. Zenaida Michael Mr. Sean Mier Lesa Weinberg-Millard ‘79 Elaine Miller ‘69 Eric Miller ‘82 Sister Mary Alice Miller, SP ‘61 Mr. and Mrs. Martin Minasyan Elizabeth Hermann Mitchell ‘60 Mr. and Mrs. Genaro Mitjans Mr. and Mrs. Douglas Miyamoto Mr. and Mrs. Mike Mohnani Ms. Carmen Monarres Mr. and Mrs. Shawn Monegain Mr. and Mrs. Scott Montoya 28

Mr. and Mrs. George Mooradian Ms. Nicole Morrison Donna Castro Morrow ‘60 Mr. James A. Moschenross Mother Joseph Fund Ms. Michele Mullaly Mr. and Mrs. Michael Mullen Mr. and Mrs. Mark Munoz Dr. Elizabeth Maslow and Mr. Lorenzo Najera Laura Pulido Nash ‘81 Mr. and Mrs. Rafael Nazario Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Neal Sharron Dowthwaite Nelson ‘75 Linda Newton ‘77 Mr. Joe Ngamsanga Sister Rosa Nguyen, SP Mary Louise Day Nonemacher ‘60 Ms. Catherine Noonan Nordstrom Employee Charitable Match Program Mr. Nick Norman Margaret O’Neill ‘70 Mr. and Mrs. Cary Ocon Mr. and Mrs. Harout Odabachian Therese Menez Offer ‘92 Mr. and Mrs. Steve Olson Mr. and Mrs. Robelson Oreto Mr. and Mrs. Carlos Ortega Ms. Gayane Ovsepyan Mr. Josue Pacheco Charlyne Graham Pack ‘69 Mr. and Mrs. James Pagliuso Mr. and Mrs. Paul Palmer Joannes Pamatmat ‘03 Mr. and Mrs. Randy Pangilinan Mrs. Kathleen Pantaleo Lisa Casella Pantoja ‘96 Mrs. Marlen Paoletta Paoletta Insurance Agency Marisa Paolone ‘96 Mr. and Mrs. Nathan Papaioanu Kathleen Courtney Pardi ‘68 Mr. and Mrs. Michael Parker Robert Parmele ‘02 Mr. and Mrs. Michael Patterson Mrs. Mayra Pelaez-Myers Mr. and Mrs. Gegam Peshtmaljian Jeanette Fischer Peter ‘64 Mary Sortino Petersen ‘72 Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Pfeiffer Cheryl Hardy Phillips ‘63 Michael Piano ‘97 Rosina Caven Piazza ‘66 Dr. and Mrs. Ronald Picazo Joy Anne Glassmire Pierce ‘81 Mr. and Mrs. Martin Pikhart Mr. and Mrs. Roman Pinal

Virginia Piros ‘82 Ms. Teresa Piumetti Ruth Bilek Podielski ‘63 Barbara Palumbo Poer ‘59 Mr. Kenneth Poitras Lanora Fitzgerald Pook ‘64 Melissa Pope ‘90 Mr. and Mrs. Joe Porcaro Mr. and Mrs. Stuart Posin Mr. and Mrs. Jerry Power Mr. and Mrs. Robb Pratt Mr. and Mrs. Rick Prell Ms. Holly Priebe-Sotelo and Mr. Larry Sotelo Private Health Management, Inc. Dr. and Mrs. Scott Protzman Providence Health & Services Dee Mancuso Puleo ‘59 Virginia Keefer Pullen ‘59 Mr. and Mrs. Timothy Quille Mr. and Mrs. Jorge Quintero Victoria Piemonte Rabjohn ‘62 Mr. and Mrs. Rafael Ramirez Suzanne Ramsey ‘70 Mrs. Marisa Rawlins-Bradfield Ms. Ely Rebultan Mrs. Rita Recker Regina Shermer Reed ‘69 LouAnn Galieote Reising ‘73 Mr. and Mrs. Alex Renskoff Therese Hughes Reule ‘67 Elizabeth Reuter ‘07 Mr. and Mrs. Christopher Reyes Ms. Chantilley Rios Mr. Andrew Ritchie Mrs. Ashley Rivers Gail Robillard ‘74 Mr. Fred Rodman Jose Rodriguez ‘87 Mary Rohan ‘73 Mr. and Mrs. Ed Romano Susan Lee Root ‘61 Maureen Birney Rosenblatt ‘61 Jessica Rosa Rucker ‘85 Mr. David Rufus Mr. and Mrs. Matt Sagona Mr. and Mrs. Scott Samuels Tess Lazzaretto Sandoval ‘68 Ada-Nicole Sanger ‘16 Mr. and Mrs. Jeffrey Sanger Mr. and Mrs. Dede Sanrow Sister Joeline Santiago, SSS Mr. and Mrs. Ruel Santos Ms. Linda Sarenas Mr. and Mrs. Jim Sartoris Mrs. Lillian Sasaki Mr. and Mrs. David Saviola Mr. and Mrs. Mitch Sawasy

Dr. Vincent Sayoc and Dr. Jocelyn Jerusalem Mr. and Mrs. Tom Scheerer Mr. James Schneider Eric Schulz ‘87 Mr. Joe Sciuto Mr. and Mrs. Larry Sepulveda Mr. and Mrs. Adam Serrano Joyce Speeter Sfetku ‘59 Nadia Vartoughian Shamsi ‘90 Timothy Shannon ‘77 Mr. and Mrs. Sam Sheppard Mr. David Sherlock-Haban Mr. and Mrs. Sarkis Simitian Mr. and Mrs. Simon Simitian Mr. and Mrs. Craig Simon Teresa Brown Simonson ‘72 Sisters of Providence Sisters of Providence, St. Anne Community Sisters of Providence, Burbank Community Mr. Ernest Siy Kathleen Dolan Smead ‘69 Mr. and Mrs. Farrall Smith Ian Smith ‘88 Linda Smith ‘75 Mr. and Mrs. Michael Smith Ms. Stacy and Denise Smithers Kathleen Snider ‘65 Family Trust SoCal Office Technologies Suzie Soghoyan ‘13 Mr. and Mrs. Stephen Solomon Paul W. Speer, Inc. St. Finbar Church Mrs. Pamela Stahl Elaine Murray Stangland ‘67 Mr. Alan Stock Mr. and Mrs. David Stoffers Darleen Stoker ‘80 Marguerite Story-Baker ‘64 Mr. and Mrs. Jack Straw Mr. and Mrs. John Straw Mr. Tracy Stroh Mr. and Mrs. James Sullivan Sureway Transportation Mr. Kieron Swaine and Ms. Lisa Jennings Mr. and Mrs. Stephen Swofford Dr. and Mrs. Fawzy Tadros Mr. and Mrs. Manuel Tagupa Mr. Martin Sukunyan and Mrs. Azatui Tagvoryan Kathleen Burke Tait ‘68 Dr. Katherine Takaki Mrs. Celeste Talley Mr. Reece Talley Mr. and Mrs. Alec Tan Mr. and Mrs. Carlos Tanasi 29

Carol Lex Tanner ‘59 Mr. Nestor Tapia and Ms. Leniza Cruz Mrs. Sossy Tavidian Pamela Walker Taxe ‘66 Karen Teters ‘70 Tim Thobe ‘87 Mr. and Mrs. Michael Tidik Mr. and Mrs. Nelio Tolentino Mr. and Mrs. Suheil Totah Betsy Sweet Truyoo ‘68 Mr. and Mrs. Lance Tucker Judy Egan Umeck ‘75 USA ePay Sister Charlotte Van Dyke, SP Mr. and Mrs. James Van Dyke Janis Russo Van Keuren ‘65 Ms. Catherine Van Stralen Vancrest Construction Corp.

Mr. and Mrs. Gary Vardapetyan Mr. and Mrs. Saul Vargas Mrs. Jessica Vartoughian Mr. and Mrs. Peter Vaughan Mr. Rafe Vega Elizabeth A. Velez ‘13 Mr. Paul Vercammen Sister Lucy Villanova, SP Mary Ellen Hammond Villar ‘64 Mr. Florentino Villarreal and Ms. Livier Lopez Anne Rodman Vitello ‘74 Mr. Paul Vitello Mr. and Mrs. Angelito Vitug Mr. and Mrs. John Vogt Kristen Browne Vossler ‘74 Catherine Wade-Shepard ‘60 Mr. and Mrs. Keith Ward Traci Wargo-Lehman ‘91 Mr. and Mrs. Dale Washburn Rita Roland Wehrfritz ‘62 Charlene Girard Weinstein ‘67 Wells Fargo Community Support Campaign Patricia Campbell West ‘64 Mrs. Vickie Weston Mr. Michael Westphal Sister Teresa White, SP ‘62 Mr. and Mrs. Bill Wiggins Patricia Wilkinson ‘69 Suzanne Starke Winick ‘80 Gabrielle Dagan Winstead ‘84 Mrs. Helen Wong Heather Sinclair Wood ’02 Worthe Real Estate Group, Inc. Phyllis Weber Wright ‘59 Ms. Linda Wyatt Mrs. Susan Yee Hani Zubi ‘88 Mr. and Mrs. Peter Zwart Summer 2017

In Memory of* John Abbott Teri McQuaide Abbott ‘62

In Honor of

Simon and Jade Cargill Mrs. Loretta Donnelly

Sister Renate Hayum, S.P. Mrs. Vickie Bagwell Ms. Josefina Castillo Mr. and Mrs. Michael Collins Sister Lucille Dean, SP Carlos George ‘84 Sister Mary Hawkins, SP Sister Mary Catherine McGuire, SP Mr. and Mrs. Michael Mullen Mrs. Kathleen Pantaleo Lisa Casella Pantoja ‘96 Sisters of Providence, St. Anne Community Judy Egan Umeck ‘75

Richard Chan Mr. and Mrs. Tim Chan

Jennifer Heath Charlene Girard Weinstein ‘67

Blasa A. Dagan Gabrielle Dagan Winstead ‘84

Sister Ellen Elizabeth Kelly, SP Carlos George ‘84

Tom Durkin Allison DeFrancesco Castro ‘02 Mr. and Mrs. Robert DeFrancesco LouAnn Galieote Reising ‘73 Judy Egan Umeck ‘75

Dennis Lubeley Mr. and Mrs. Anton Lubeley Larry and Valerie McMasters Mr. and Mrs. Lloyd Hutchinson

Erin Kathleen Flaherty ‘64 Veronica Foster-Rutledge ‘64

Patricia McCarthy Miller ‘63 Pattie Seward Gocke ‘63

David Galarneau Mike Chiarodit ‘82 Scott Hamilton ‘82

Gayle Ann Moschenross Mr. James A. Moschenross

Robert Brennan Mr. and Mrs. Anton Lubeley Irene Castro Donna Castro Morrow ‘60 John and Irene Castro Mr. and Mrs. Lee H. Castro

Eleonora Greenhill Mrs. Sona Ashjian Melissa Hayes Brennan ‘77 Ms. Josefina Castillo Ms. Rachel Chaires Carlos George ‘84 Graig Keklikian ‘00 Mr. Jose Leon Kathryn O’Neill Maurer ‘72 Elaine Miller ‘69 Jose Rodriguez ‘87 Jessica Rosa Rucker ‘85 Kathleen Burke Tait ‘68 Mr. and Mrs. Reece Talley Traci Wargo-Lehman ‘91 Gabrielle Dagan Winstead ‘84 Denice Hangar Mr. and Mrs. Anton Lubeley

Pioneer Connections

Jim Narz Marianne Carroll-Miller ‘77 Jirapuan Ngamsanga Ms. Josefina Castillo Mr. Joe Ngamsanga

Iris, Ben, and Adrianna Aranda Mr. and Mrs. James Sullivan Elaine Brennan Mr. and Mrs. Anton Lubeley Sister Lucille Dean, SP Mr. and Mrs. Anton Lubeley Mr. and Mrs. Joe Sciuto Mary Ellen Hammond Villar ‘64 John P. Donnelly Mrs. Loretta Donnelly Rees Gjertson Dr. and Mrs. William Letsch Sister Mary Hawkins, SP Mr. and Mrs. Joe Sciuto Sister Alexis Melancon, SP KarAnn Sebastian Despard ‘62 Virginia Dalton Ficco ‘62 Mary O’Donnell Freund ‘64 Pattie Seward Gocke ‘63 Georgette Dvoracek Katuna ‘69 Ramona Paris Kurasz ‘69 Sister Rosa Nguyen, SP Cheryl Hardy Phillips ‘63 Victoria Piemonte Rabjohn ‘62 Regina Shermer Reed ‘69 Susan Lee Root ‘61 Mary Ellen Hammond Villar ‘64 Patricia Wilkinson ‘69 David Prell Mr. and Mrs. Sam Sheppard Anne Rodman Vitello ‘74 LouAnn Galieote Reising ‘73

Sister Eugenia O’Brien, SP Carlos George ‘84 Sandra Wasito ‘87 Jose Rodriguez ‘87 Howard Wilkinson Patricia Wilkinson ‘69 Violet E. Zuniga Renee Zuniga DiGregorio ‘66

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* 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.

Named Scholarship Funds 50 Year Club Scholarship Fund Virginia Dalton Ficco '62 Carol Rando Irsfeld '59 Virginia Keefer Pullen '59 Joyce Speeter Sfetku '59 Elaine Murray Stangland '67 Carol Lex Tanner '59 Class of 1975 Scholarship Fund Mr. and Mrs. Oganes Bedganian Mrs. Gerry Goffin Linda Smith '75 Judy Egan Umeck '75 Tom Durkin Scholarship Fund Allison DeFrancesco Castro '02 Mr. and Mrs. Robert DeFrancesco LouAnn Galieote Reising '73 Judy Egan Umeck '75 Eleonora Greenhill Scholarship Fund Mrs. Sona Ashjian Melissa Hayes Brennan '77 Ms. Josefina Castillo Ms. Rachel Chaires Carlos George '84 Graig Keklikian '00 Mr. Jose Leon Kathryn O'Neill Maurer '72 Elaine Miller '69 Jose Rodriguez '87 Jessica Rosa Rucker '85 Kathleen Burke Tait '68 Mr. and Mrs. Reece Talley Traci Wargo-Lehman '91 Gabrielle Dagan Winstead '84

Sister Renate Hayum, SP Scholarship Fund Mrs. Vickie Bagwell Ms. Josefina Castillo Mr. and Mrs. Michael Collins Sister Lucille Dean, SP Carlos George '84 Sister Mary Hawkins, SP Sister Mary Catherine McGuire, SP Mr. and Mrs. Michael Mullen Mrs. Kathleen Pantaleo Lisa Casella Pantoja '96 Sisters of Providence, St. Anne Community Judy Egan Umeck '75 Jirapaun Scholarship Fund Ms. Josefina Castillo Mr. Joe Ngamsanga Jainee Abrera KAIROS Scholarship Fund Ms. Josefina Castillo Mr. and Mrs. Tim Chan Alexa Dell’Acqua ‘80 Jonathan Fonacier ‘03 Dr. and Mrs. Michael Hurst Allison Hastings Knowles ‘99 Mr. and Mrs. Garo Kurkjian Ms. Nancy Linari Mr. and Mrs. Robert Mahan Joannes Pamatmat ‘03 Michael Piano ‘97 Melissa Pope ‘90 Elizabeth Reuter ‘07 Mr. and Mrs. Jeffrey Sanger

Paul and Cari Kaminski Scholarship Fund Mr. and Mrs. Paul Kaminski Sister Alexis Melancon, SP Scholarship Fund KarAnn Sebastian Despard ‘62 Virginia Dalton Ficco ‘62 Mary O’Donnell Freund ‘64 Pattie Seward Gocke ‘63 Georgette Dvoracek Katuna ‘69 Ramona Paris Kurasz ‘69 Sister Rosa Nguyen Cheryl Hardy Phillips ‘63 Victoria Piemonte Rabjohn ‘62 Regina Shermer Reed ‘69 Susan Lee Root ‘61 Mary Ellen Hammond Villar ‘64 Patricia Wilkinson ‘69 Our Lady or Lourdes Scholarship Fund Michele Garrier Hunstable ‘86 Mr. and Mrs. Anton Lubeley Mr. Anthony Martinez Vincent L. McManus ‘14 VPA/Cinema Arts Scholarship Mr. and Mrs. Jeffrey Sanger Reif-Kasper Endowed Scholarship Jodi Reif Kasper ‘76 & Mr. Dennis Kasper

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.

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Summer 2017

we pray to THE LORD...

Former PHS Staff Member Mary Lubeley, Janet Lubeley Henson ‘92, Danielle Lubeley Maki ‘95, and Theresa Lubeley Costello ‘97 for the loss of their mother and grandmother, Elaine Brennan.

The family of Patricia McCarthy Miller ‘63. Patricia passed away on February 27, 2017.

Cheryl Polfus Minor ‘75 for the loss of her husband, Dr. Thomas Minor.

PHS staff member Sister Rosa Nguyen, SP for the loss of her cousin, Sr. Mary Kim Lien Vu. PHS faculty member Sr. Joeline Santiago, SSS for the loss of her brother-in-law, Jim Lockie.

Skye Sasaki ‘20 for the loss of his grandmother, Machiko Doi. Cecelia Sonsini ‘77 for the loss of her mother, Vincentina Sonsini.

Sarah Storbakken ‘17 and Robert Storbakken ‘12 for the loss of their aunt, Socorro Tapia.

Vicki Swackenberg Umans ‘62 for the loss of her mother, Victoria Swackenberg.

P

lease keep the following members of the extended Providence Community in your thoughts and prayers:

Julie Casella Burns ‘93, Lisa Casella Pantoja ‘96, Allyson Casella ‘16, and Patrick Casella ‘18 for the loss of their father and grandfather, Mauro Casella.

E

ternal rest grant unto them, O Lord, and let perpetual light shine upon them.

Michael De Guzman ‘16 and Patrick De Guzman ‘18 for the loss of their grandmother, Anita Molera Lorenzo Edgar ‘19 for the loss of his grandfather, Joseph Yanez.

May the souls of all the faithful departed, through the mercy of God, rest in peace.

PHS staff member Jesus Godinez, Danny Godinez ‘96, and Michelle Godinez ‘98 for the loss of their mother and grandmother, Guadalupe Godinez.

Amen.

Kathleen Donovan Jensen ‘63 and Janet Donovan Casella ‘66 for the loss of their sister, Christine Donovan ‘69. Christine passed away on March 12, 2017.

Pioneer Connections

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Providence High School YOU BELONG HERE.

2015-2016 Annual Report

why give to phs?

Dear PHS Alums,

T

hose of us who were part of PHS’ first graduating class in 1959 now look into the mirror and exclaim, “Yikes – where did the years go?” It’s hard to admit, but we are well into the Golden Years that Grandma and Grandpa used to talk about (while we rolled our eyes). Speaking for myself, most of those years have been very good, though not without challenges, and I have always known whom to thank.

My mom and dad struggled financially to send me to Providence High School, and Providence provided me with not only a fine education, but also with the ethical foundation for all the choices I have made in my life. Those were formative, character-building years that launched me into my future. Now I’m doing my estate planning – and I have arranged to give back.

I hope that those of you reading this newsletter will remember our alma mater in your will or trust, if you are financially able. A very large percentage of today’s PHS students are there due to the generosity of financial scholarships, and the school relies on its benefactors to hire quality teachers, purchase new equipment and provide new programs. If you can help, either now or from the Great Beyond, please consider these choices:

Carol Lex Tanner ‘59, Providence High School’s first valedictorian and Emily Velandia, valedictorian for the Class of 2016.

1.

Name PHS in your Will or Trust.

2.

Name PHS as a partial (or full) beneficiary of your IRA (401k, 403b, etc.).

3.

Name PHS as a partial (or full) beneficiary of your life insurance.

4.

Set up a Charitable Gift Annuity (or Remainder Trust) through PHS (Michelle Jackson can help you with this).

In the meantime, let’s enjoy the ride.

Hail, Providence High!

- Carol Lex Tanner ‘59

Pioneer Connections

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donors for fiscal year 2015-2016 Class of 1959 Pat Trump Ainley '59 Barbara Son Edwards '59 Sharon Young Galindo '59 Janice Myotte Hurd '59 Carol Rando Irsfeld '59 Bonny Harvey LaMonica '59 Barbara Palumbo Poer '59 Caryl Harvey Prati '59 Virginia Keefer Pullen '59 Joyce Speeter Sfetku '59 Carol Lex Tanner '59 Nancy Kuehn Zenan '59

KarAnn Sebastian Despard '62 Virginia Dalton Ficco '62 Cherie Foster '62 Kathy Dickinson Fredrickson '62 Patricia Nicolai Harrington '62 Donna Degen McGourin '62 Constance Melvin '62 Victoria Piemonte Rabjohn '62 Phyllis Stonehocker '62 Victoria Swackenberg Umans '62 Rita Roland Wehrfritz '62 Sister Teresa White, SP '62

Class of 1963 Class of 1960 Alice Bergman Forlano '60 Annette Montague Haugen '60 Virginia Giles Kurtz '60 Dianne Sorrell Lamb '60 Joan Lewan '60 Edith Kingsley McDevitt '60 Theresa McNichol-Lawrence '60 Elizabeth Hermann Mitchell '60 Donna Castro Morrow '60 Mary Louise Day Nonemacher '60 Beverly Belkiewicz Saliba '60 Helen Romero Shaw '60 Jeanne Riendeau Sisson '60 Deborah Stark Tabor '60

Class of 1961 Sunny Levasseur Arford '61 Louise Hansman Brown '61 Kathy Martinet Buccola '61 Gloria Ortiz Garcia '61 Carolyn Urone Greenwood '61 Eloise Klein Healy '61 Sister Mary Alice Miller, SP '61 Susan Lee Root '61 Maureen Birney Rosenblatt '61 Sister Barbara Schamber, SP '61 Mary Rausch Sepucha '61 Joanne Carroll Wright '61

Class of 1962 Teri McQuaide Abbott '62 Linda Malouf Abraham '62 Margaret Murphy Cheney '62 Mary Catherine Crawford Coluzzi '62 Karen Vanblair Delgado '62

Donna Hansman Bienus '63 Suzan Taylor Cooper '63 Nancy Dahmus Darby '63 Pattie Seward Gocke '63 Peggy Dalton Kohls '63 Joan Brake McNerney '63 Cheryl Hardy Phillips '63 Ruth Bilek Podielski '63 Betsy Ramsey '63

Class of 1964 Sheila Florence Benson '64 Noelle Green Donfeld '64 Mary O'Donnell Freund '64 Carol Feloney Garibay '64 Judith Hunt '64 Elaine Anastasia Janson '64 Lanora Fitzgerald Pook '64 Helene Thompson Stevenson '64 Mary Ellen Hammond Villar '64 Denise Charland Weddle '64 Patricia Campbell West '64

Class of 1965 Barbara Billington-Smart '65 Class of '65 Reunion Committee Teri Riendeau Crane '65 Kathy Malouf Dunn '65 Karen Hudecek '65 Melinda Mathison Johnson '65 Claire Ramsey Kurkjian '65 Karen Loew Maerz '65 Helena Murano Marsh '65 Roberta Miller '65 Kathleen Hurley Montierth '65 Janis Russo Van Keuren '65

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Class of 1966 Kathleen Lyons Bray '66 Janet Donovan Casella '66 Michelle Fodor Clapp '66 Rita Trinkaus Cooney '66 Helen Bushnell Delaney '66 Renee Zuniga DiGregorio '66 Melissa Farnsworth '66 Deborah Melone Hollens '66 Kathleen O'Neill LeBreton '66 Dee Dee Maxwell '66 Clarene Graham McCartney '66 Marilyn Campbell Okos '66 Rosina Caven Piazza '66 Pamela Walker Taxe '66 Susan Turmell Husk '66

Class of 1967 Joanne Kriesel Davids '67 Sandy Denning McLaughlin '67 Margaret Caito Savluk '67 Kathleen Casey Schmidl '67 Charmaine Burke Siciliani '67 Elaine Murray Stangland '67 Charlene Girard Weinstein '67

Class of 1968 Marla Schultz Chase '68 Linda McNeel '68 Julie McAndrews Mork '68 Kathleen Courtney Pardi '68 Betsy Sweet Truyoo '68 Toni Dirschel Werk '68

Class of 1969 Kathleen Dufault Barrella '69 Renee Chicoine Bowles '69 Mary Cappadonna '69 Claire Dumer Holdaway '69 Georgette Dvoracek Katuna '69 Theresa Kubasak '69 Martina McGlynn '69 Elaine Miller '69 Charlyne Graham Pack '69 Regina Shermer Reed '69 Terry Romero-Paul '69 Jennifer Anthony Selsor '69 Karen Roshay Thompson '69 Marianne Stifter Walters '69 Patricia Wilkinson '69

Summer 2017

2015-2016 income

Net tuition and fee revenues 6,181,688 Other operating revenues 198,202 Contributions 315,221

Services provided by affiliates 1,455,065 Interest income 112,959

Net realized and unrealized gains on investments (239,751) Net assets released from restrictions for operations 240,000

Class of 1970 Class of 1970 Margaret Boyle Gustavson ‘70 Linda Caito Humphrey '70 Margaret O'Neill '70 Suzanne Ramsey '70 Marina Shudic '70

Class of 1971 Debra Bennett '71 Susan Merkle Gmur '71 Marie O'Brien Guasco '71 Jean Batliner Hill '71 Carol Kiernan-Griswold '71 Nancy Maben '71 Alexandra Matthews '71 Mary McDermott '71

Class of 1972 Marguerite Wozniak Boyle '72 Carole Cunha Brodbeck '72 Karla Hokr Carlsen '72 Jacquelynn Slatten Carlson '72 Kathleen Kelly Fernan '72 Lynne Thomas Gerred '72 Kathryn O'Neill Maurer '72 Ellen Dunn McPherson '72 Mary Sortino Petersen '72 Teresa Brown Simonson '72

Class of 1973 Nancy Brown Bussard '73 Olga L. Castellanos '73 Cathy Gelfuso-Perkins '73 Pioneer Connections

Sue Alexander Gilbert '73 Cindy Hody '73 Geraldine Stifter Lorme '73 Molly Mahony '73 Regina Germano Petrella '73 Donna Spalding Reinbold '73 Gail Reisman '73 Mary Rohan '73

Class of 1977 Kelli-Ann Recker Agner '77 Marianne Carroll-Miller '77 Dolores Sosa Falchini '77 Stephen Grimaud '77 Marla Daniels Kroll '77 Linda Newton '77

Class of 1978

Class of 1974 Jill Bickett '74 Melinda Ward Coyne '74 Karen Moser Gibb '74 Mary Hood Groff '74 Gail Robillard '74 Jayne Shaw '74 Laurie Smith Spagnolia '74 Anne Rodman Vitello '74 Kristen Browne Vossler '74

Meg Hayes '78 Bradley Recker '78

Class of 1979 Janine Southwood Aumont '79 Patricia Marinelli-Casey '79 Ligia Urcuyo Strauss '79 Lesa Weinberg-Millard '79 Teresa Alarid White '79

Class of 1980

Class of 1975 Cynthia Haran Adelman '75 Kathleen Russell Arras '75 Lori Falge-Philips '75 Michelle Goffin Godfrey '75 Mary Ellen Horan '75 Barbara Penkal Kornylo '75 Sharron Dowthwaite Nelson '75 Susan Tuomy Scott '75 Judy Egan Umeck '75

Class of 1976 Paula Grimaud-Diniro '76

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Diane Johnston Conger '80 Alexa Dell'Acqua '80 Barbara Euler '80 Maria Nieto '80 Darleen Stoker '80 Kathleen Conley Yates '80

Class of 1981 Ellen McManus '81 Laura Pulido Nash '81 Joy Anne Glassmire Pierce '81 Rita Figliuzzi Recker '81

2015-2016 expenses

Salaries and wages 5,323,896 Employee benefits and taxes 1,233,812 Supplies 281,051 Purchased services, utilities, and other 1,587,201 Depreciation 579,482 Fundraising and marketing expenses 160,227

Class of 1982

Class of 1987

Mike Chiarodit '82 Kathleen Crouch '82 Scott Hamilton '82 Joe Hanratty '82 Carlos Makara '82 Eric Miller '82 Virginia Piros '82

Karen Connolly Alvarez '87 V.C. Aronis '87 Jose Rodriguez '87 Tim Thobe '87

Class of 1983 Richard Sturma '83 Susan Unsinn Wells '83 Richard G. Yousko '83

Class of 1984 Gregg Britt '84 Cheryl Chiappe-Lauth '84 Carlos George '84 Karen Reinhart Hicks '84 Maria Pilar Hoye '84 Theresa Jones '84 Gabriel Sandoval '84

Class of 1985 Jessica Rosa Rucker '85

Class of 1986 Rose Marie Spinoso Alex '86 Michael Bin '86 Doug Ferrante '86 Michele Garrier Hunstable '86 Iris Murillo '86 Kurt Nusbaum '86

Class of 1988

Carlos Flores '95 Victoria Reynolds Hallak '95

Class of 1996 Lisa Casella Pantoja '96 Marisa Paolone '96

Class of 1997

Gary Arakelian '88 Dennis Bullock '88 Hani Zubi '88

Michael Piano '97

Class of 1999

Class of 1989

Allison Hastings Knowles '99

Andrew Bencze '89 Stacie Gwillam Plunkett '89

Class of 1990 Nadia Vartoughian Shamsi '90

Class of 1991 Christopher Jones '91 Traci Wargo-Lehman '91

Class of 1992

Class of 2002 Allison DeFrancesco Castro '02 Gregory Castro '02 James Jimenez '02 Robert Parmele '02

Class of 2003 Janine Abrera '03 Christina Ashjian '03 Joannes Pamatmat '03

Alan Artunian '92

Class of 2005 Class of 1993

Kendal Coopman '05

Annie Matthews '93

Class of 2006 Class of 1994

Carolyn DeFrancesco Aviles '06 Karissa Caperina '06 Catherine Jedlicka '06

Joshua Post '94

Class of 1995 Michelle Boucher '95 37

Summer 2017

Caitlin Markey ‘13 “This past spring I graduated from Chapman University with a BA in Integrated Educational Studies, with minors in English and Language & Literacy. I am part of a 4+1 program at Chapman University, and will be starting my Masters in Curriculum Instruction, as well as my teaching credential, this summer. I am on track to get my single-subject credential in English. I plan to teach High School English Language Arts.

My wonderful teachers at Providence High School helped me realize my passion for teaching and prepared me to be successful in college.”

Class of 2007 Michael Ashjian '07 Nicolas Estrada '07 Elizabeth Reuter '07

Class of 2008 Abbey Ronquillo '08

Class of 2009 Michael J. Jagosz '09 Katrina M. Tapang '09

Class of 2013 Benjamin K. Jury '13 Suzie Soghoyan '13 Nicholas F. Sunga '13

Class of 2014 Vincent L. Mc Manus '14

Class of 2016 Class of 2016 Lauren L. Kozonis '16 Michael Patrick S. Napa '16 Sophie Valencia Quach '16 Ada-Nicole Sanger '16 Nathaniel S. Vicente '16

Individuals Mr. and Mrs. Vahik Abramian Ms. Courtney Abruzzo Mr. and Mrs. Pepito Acosta Mr. James Adan Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Adney Dr. Rick Afable Mr. and Mrs. Richard Agostinelli Mr. and Mrs. Martin Alejandre Mr. and Mrs. Eduardo Alejo Mr. and Mrs. Aldo Angrisani Mr. and Mrs. Tigran Arakelyan Pioneer Connections

Mr. and Mrs. Aris Aranda Ms. Patricia Arias Mr. and Mrs. Norayr Artenyan Mrs. Diana Artunian Mr. and Mrs. Eduard Asaryan Mrs. Sona Ashjian Dr. Ghassan Assaf and Dr. Suzan Ghrair Mr. and Mrs. Phil Avila Mr. and Mrs. Alan Ayap Mr. Marty Azoulay Mr. and Mrs. John M. Babick Mr. and Mrs. Armik Baghdasarian Mrs. Vickie Bagwell Ms. Ani Balabanian Ms. Gisela Baltazar Ms. Patricia Balue Ms. Marie Bamba and Mr. Robert Sears Mr. Melvin Barcenas Mr. and Mrs. William Bardelli Ms. Gene Barnhart Ms. Bridget Barstow Mrs. Vera Basus Mr. and Mrs. Adonis Bautista Mr. and Mrs. William Bautista Mrs. Susan Beckenham Mr. and Mrs. Oganes Bedganian Ms. Claudia Beltran Mr. and Mrs. Carl Benzinger Mr. and Mrs. Randolf Bialkowski Mr. and Mrs. Stanley Billings Mrs. Clara Bird Mr. David Bird Mr. and Mrs. Daniel Blanchette Mr. and Mrs. John Bonano Mrs. Susana Bordey Mr. Raul Borja Mr. and Mrs. Andrew Bossom Mrs. Cathy Boucher Mr. and Mrs. Gil Breakman Sister Helen Brennan, SP Sister Sheila Browne, RSM 38

Mr. and Mrs. Todd Bruno Mr. and Mrs. Samuel Buckner Mr. Dominic Buenaventura Ms. Karen Buenaventura Mr. Mike Butler Sister Rose Byrne, SP Mrs. Val Byron Mr. Ryan Cadiz Mr. and Mrs. Dean Cala Mr. and Mrs. Jose Cano Ms. Denise Carrillo Mr. and Mrs. Mario Carrillo Ms. Josefina Castillo Mr. and Mrs. Lee H. Castro Mr. Dominic Catrambone Mr. and Mrs. Fred Cedro Sister Felma Cerezo, SP Ms. Alexandra Cervantes Mr. and Mrs. Marco Cespedes Ms. Rachel Chaires Mr. and Mrs. Mark Chambers Mrs. Cynthia Chan Mr. and Mrs. Tim Chan Sister Marilyn Charette, SP Mr. and Mrs. Norman Checkor Mr. and Mrs. Robert Chua Mr. and Mrs. Michael Collins Ms. Daneen Conroy Mr. and Mrs. Emmanuel Conty Ms. Elizabeth Cooney Mr. and Mrs. Kenneth C. Coopman Ms. Pamela Corradi Mr. and Mrs. Jesus Corral Mr. Carlos Cortez Mr. and Mrs. Benedict Coulter Mr. Thomas Craven Mrs. Kathy Crummey Mrs. Seana Cuevas Mr. and Mrs. Edward Cunningham Ms. Sonnie DaCosta Mr. and Mrs. Phillip Dahdouh

Ryan Chow ‘16 “If there are any current PHS Pioneers interested in the Naval Academy, Providence High School will prepare you and give you the tools necessary to be successful at a service academy. Challenge yourself academically by taking AP and Honors courses, play a sport and participate in extracurricular activities, and seek leadership positions. Start researching early in the admissions process. I suggest attending a local USNA Forum and applying to the summer programs that the Naval Academy has to offer, such as STEM Camp, Summer Seminar, and Candidate Visit Weekend. I was fortunate to attend these programs and each time I set foot on campus, I knew this was where I wanted to be.

My name is MIDN 4/C Ryan Chow of the United States Naval Academy, 2nd Regiment, 4th Battalion, 17th Company, and a proud graduate of Providence High School Class of 2016.”

Mr. and Mrs. Jon Dalberg Mrs. Rebecca Damodaran Mr. Toan Dang Mr. and Mrs. Gabriel Davila Dr. and Mrs. Howard Davis Mr. and Mrs. Michael Davis Ms. Palmer Davis and Mr. Greg Fuller Mr. and Mrs. Antonio De Guzman Mr. and Mrs. Noel De Vera Sister Lucille Dean, SP Mr. and Mrs. Charlito Degorio Mr. and Mrs. Gaudioso DeGuia Ms. Veronica Del Castillo Mr. and Mrs. Antonio Dela Rosa Jr. Mr. and Mrs. Sean Dempsey Mrs. Estela Deocampo Mr. and Mrs. Ara Dergevorkian Mr. and Mrs. Romer Dimalanta Ms. Christine Dizon Mrs. Loretta Donnelly Mr. and Mrs. Tim Donnelly Mr. Nigel Dookhoo Mr. and Mrs. Scott Dourian Mr. and Mrs. Manuel Dubon Mrs. Marie Duffy Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Duffy Mr. and Mrs. William Duke Mrs. Joyce Dunn Mr. Tom Durkin Mrs. Germelina Eguia Mr. and Mrs. Victor Eliazo Ms. Laureen Endoso Mr. and Mrs. Rodrigo Escolano Mr. and Mrs. Cesar Espinosa Mr. and Mrs. Erik Estrada Mr. and Mrs. Raymond Fabre Ms. Lorraine Faiola Mr. and Mrs. Andrew Fenady Ms. Heidi Fennell Ms. Joanie Fenstermaker Mr. and Mrs. Raymond Ferrante

Mr. and Mrs. Saverio Ficocelli Mr. and Mrs. Humberto Fierro Mr. and Mrs. Jose Figueroa Mr. and Mrs. Robert Fitzgerald Ms. Kimberly Forbes Mr. and Mrs. Efren Formento Sister Mary Fox, SP Ms. Wendy Funkhouser and Mr. James Williams Mr. Carlos Gallardo Mr. and Mrs. Jon Gallero Mr. and Mrs. Vazrik Galstjan Mr. and Mrs. Roberto Galvez Mr. and Mrs. Christian Garcia Mr. and Mrs. Garon Garrett Mr. and Mrs. John Garrick Ms. Alicia Garrido Mr. and Mrs. Paul Garrier Mr. and Mrs. Tirso George Mr. and Mrs. Vic Georgino Mr. and Mrs. Vahe Ghazarian Mrs. Elizabeth Ghekiere Mr. and Mrs. Hans Ghekiere Dr. and Mrs. David Gjertson Ms. Jeannine Gjertson Mrs. Billie Glenn Ms. Alexandra Glickman Mr. Jesus Godinez Mrs. Gerry Goffin Mr. and Mrs. Andrew Gold Mrs. Carolyn Goldsworthy Dr. Michelle Golland and Mr. Michael Golland Mr. and Mrs. Cesar Gordillo Mr. and Mrs. Alex Goretsky Ms. Flora Greenhill Mr. and Mrs. Michael Greer Ms. Jeanne Grosset Mrs. Barbara Grossguth Ms. Denise Gutches Mr. and Mrs. Jorge Alan Gutierrez 39

Mr. and Mrs. Jean Haddad Mr. and Mrs. Vahe Hamzoian Dr. Arjan Harjani Mr. and Mrs. Lindsey Harnsberger Mr. and Mrs. Nevin Harrison Mrs. Darlene Harty Mrs. Christen Harty-Schaefer Mr. and Mrs. Michael Hastings Sister Mary Hawkins, SP Ms. Marife Helling Mr. and Mrs. Maurice Henoud Mr. and Mrs. Luis Hernandez Mr. and Mrs. Mauricio Hernandez Mr. and Mrs. Emil Herrera Mr. and Mrs. Harry Hertling Mr. and Mrs. Don Hibbard Mrs. Claire M. Hickey Mr. and Mrs. James Hitchcock Ms. Patricia Hoard Mr. and Mrs. William Holt Mr. and Mrs. Mark Hope Mrs. Myrna Hopkins Mr. Tim Hopkins Mr. and Mrs. Abner Hornedo Mrs. Gerda Horton Ms. Patricia Houston Mrs. Diana Hovnanian Ms. Barbara Howell Mrs. Maggie Huang Mr. and Mrs. Peter Hulne Mr. Michael Hunn Mr. Thomas Hur Dr. Michael Hurst Mr. and Mrs. Lloyd Hutchinson Dr. Vito Imbasciani and Mr. George DiSalvo Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Ingraffia Mr. Scott Innocent Ms. Monina Inumerable Mr. Jeremy Jackson Ms. Michelle Jackson Summer 2017

Andrew Demirchyan ‘05 “My career has always had a public service and community involvement aspect to it.

I developed the openness to engage with others through the many community service projects and events that I participated in while at PHS. The teachers at PHS were academically strict, with high standards, yet kept a balance of fun and openness in their engagement with students. I appreciate how this helped me learn how to think critically, something we need more of in our rapidly polarizing society.”

Mrs. Maxine Jacobson Mr. and Mrs. Jeff Johnson Mr. and Mrs. Michael Johnson Mr. and Mrs. DuJuan Jones Mr. and Mrs. Tristan Juan Ms. Claudia Juarez Mr. and Mrs. Peter Jury Ms. Joann Kamay Mr. and Mrs. Paul Kaminski Mrs. Karen Kananen Mr. and Mrs. Elric Kane Mr. and Mrs. Sam Karawia Ms. Louann Katz-Curtis Mr. and Mrs. Kevin Keeshen Mrs. Ardem Khatchadourian Mr. and Mrs. Jacob Khatchadourian Mr. and Mrs. Gilbert Khoury Mrs. Cecilia Kienast Mr. and Mrs. Douglas Kirkland Ms. Karri Kirsch Ms. Kimberlee Kirsch Mr. and Mrs. Kacey Ko Mr. and Mrs. David Koechner Ms. Madeleine Koubikian Mr. Jeff Kubasak Ms. Maribel Kuklish Mr. and Mrs. Garo Kurkjian Ms. Michelle Laforce Mr. and Mrs. Francis Largoza Ms. Dorothy Le Brane Mr. and Mrs. William Lebeda Sister Yvonne LeBlanc, SP Mr. C. Victor LeBreton Mr. and Mrs. Angel Lee Mr. Jose Leon Ms. Carrie Leonard Mr. and Mrs. Yuri Lesik Mr. and Mrs. Robert Levitan Mr. and Mrs. Larry Leyretana Mrs. Esther Linari Pioneer Connections

Ms. Nancy Linari Mr. and Mrs. Jose Lingat Mrs. Joan Linkogle Mr. and Mrs. Michael Lipton Mr. and Mrs. Michael Livingston Mrs. Consuelo Llana Mrs. Erica Loder Mr. and Mrs. Michael Loftus Mr. and Mrs. Kelly Loveless Mr. and Mrs. Anton Lubeley Mr. Peter Luttenberger Mr. Che Nikolai Lynum Mrs. Jesusa Macayan Mr. and Mrs. Emil Mactal Mr. and Mrs. Michael Madden Mr. Chris Madigan Mr. and Mrs. Robert Mahan Mrs. Margaret Mannion Mr. and Mrs. Orlando Marcelo Mr. Richard Marciniak Mr. and Mrs. Charles Marikian Mr. and Mrs. James Markey Mr. and Mrs. Mike Marlow Mrs. Jennifer Marquez Mr. and Mrs. Joselito Marquez Ms. Kerry Martin Mr. Anthony Martinez Mr. and Mrs. Kim Kee Martinez Ms. Maria S. Martinez Mr. and Mrs. Richard Matthews Ms. Kelley Max Mr. and Mrs. Peter Mayor Mrs. Clara J. Mazzeo Mr. and Mrs. John McBrairty Mr. and Mrs. Sean McClenahen Mr. and Mrs. Nelson McCormick Mr. and Mrs. Shawn McGorrian Mr. and Mrs. Sean McGroarty Sister Mary Catherine McGuire, SP Mr. and Mrs. David McNutt 40

Ms. Ruth Medina Ms. Raquel Mejia Rev. Francis Mendoza Mr. and Mrs. Jesse Menez Mr. and Mrs. Jim Menke Mr. and Mrs. Kyle Menke Mr. and Mrs. John Meza Mr. and Mrs. Rudy Meza Mr. Sean Mier Mrs. Estelita Miller Mr. and Mrs. Martin Minasyan Mr. and Mrs. Genaro Mitjans Mr. and Mrs. Douglas Miyamoto Mr. and Mrs. Arutyan Mkrtchyan Mr. and Mrs. Mike Mohnani Ms. Carmen Monarres Mr. and Mrs. Shawn Monegain Sister Carla Montante, SP Mrs. Maria Montoya Mr. and Mrs. Scott Montoya Mr. and Mrs. George Mooradian Mr. and Mrs. Pedro Morales Ms. Cindy Moriel Mr. Ronald Morris Mr. and Mrs. Art Movsesyan Mr. Lawrence Mullaly Ms. Michele Mullaly Mr. and Mrs. Michael Mullen Mr. and Mrs. Mark Munoz Mr. and Mrs. Patrick Murphy Mr. and Mrs. Raymond Narisma Mr. and Mrs. Jack Nazarian Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Neal Mr. and Mrs. Hector Nery Mrs. Patricia Newman Mr. Joe Ngamsanga Sister Rosa Nguyen Ms. Catherine Noonan Ms. Alice Noravian Mr. Nick Norman

Kristen Becker ‘01 “PHS prepared me for my career by encouraging critical thinking. I feel like my teachers were always pushing my classmates and I to dig into difficult issues and express ourselves.

Academically, one of the most valuable skills I have that was honed during my time at PHS was my writing ability. Having teachers who placed such a strong emphasis on developing strong writing skills has been invaluable to me both while I was pursuing my studies and after. In fact, in addition to working as a copy editor, I also tutor high school students, and I often find myself drawing on those lessons my English teachers taught me when I work with my students to help them improve their writing.

I think receiving a Catholic education at PHS has made me a more compassionate and caring person. I try to donate to causes I believe in and volunteer my time, when I have any free time, in the hopes of making my community a better place.”

Mr. and Mrs. William Nunez Mr. Mark O’Brien Mr. and Mrs. Terry O’Brien Mr. and Mrs. Cary Ocon Mr. and Mrs. Harout Odabachian Mr. and Mrs. Robelson Oreto Mr. and Mrs. Carlos Ortega Mr. Josue Pacheco Mr. and Mrs. James Pagliuso Mr. and Mrs. Paul Palmer Mr. and Mrs. Randy Pangilinan Mrs. Kathleen Pantaleo Mrs. Marlen Paoletta Mr. and Mrs. Edwin Parentela Mr. and Mrs. Michael Parker Ms. Michelle Parungao Mr. and Mrs. Sandy Pasco Ms. Elba Pereira Mr. and Mrs. Yervand Pezeshkian Mrs. Leslie Pfeiffer Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Pfeiffer Mr. and Mrs. Benjamin Picazo Dr. and Mrs. Ronald Picazo Mr. and Mrs. Martin Pikhart Ms. Teresa Piumetti Mr. and Mrs. Dennis Plante Mr. Kenneth Poitras Mr. and Mrs. Vagan Poladyan Mr. and Mrs. Arthur Polek Dr. Jaime Policarpio Mr. and Mrs. Joe Porcaro Ms. Pamela Porcaro Mr. and Mrs. Stuart Posin Mr. and Mrs. Patrick Poulatian Mr. and Mrs. Jerry Power Mr. and Mrs. Robb Pratt Ms. Holly Priebe-Sotelo and Mr. Larry Sotelo Dr. and Mrs. Scott Protzman Mrs. Nancy Quintas

Mr. and Mrs. Rafael Ramirez Mrs. Marisa Rawlins-Bradfield Ms. Ely Rebultan Mr. and Mrs. Erizaldi Rebultan Mr. and Mrs. Dennis Reed Mr. and Mrs. Edgardo Regala Mr. and Mrs. Alex Renskoff Mr. Ben L. Reyes Mr. and Mrs. David Reyes Ms. Raquel Rincon Mr. Andrew Ritchie Mrs. Ashley Rivers Mr. Fred Rodman Mr. and Mrs. Ed Romano Mr. and Mrs. William Ross Ms. Elisa Rothstein Mr. and Mrs. Conrado Roxas Mr. David Rufus Mr. and Mrs. Miguel Ruvalcaba Mr. and Mrs. Juan Saavedra Sister Blanca L. Sagles, SP Mr. and Mrs. Matt Sagona Mrs. Stella Saitta Ms. Blesilda Salao Ms. Gloria Salas Mr. and Mrs. Bernard Salinas Mr. and Mrs. Barry Samson Mr. and Mrs. Jeffrey Sanger Mr. and Mrs. Jim Sanger Mr. and Ms. Richard Santia Mr. and Mrs. Larry Santiago Sister Joeline Santiago, SSS Mr. and Mrs. Ruel Santos Ms. Linda Sarenas Mr. Arthur Sarkisian and Ms. Manik Baltaian Ms. Elvhyne Sarmiento Mrs. Zenaida Sarmiento Mr. and Mrs. Jim Sartoris Mr. and Mrs. Tom Scheerer 41

Mr. Peter Schmid Mr. and Mrs. Craig Schulze Mrs. Nancy Sciurba Mr. and Mrs. Joe Sciuto Ms. Patty Sciuto Mr. and Mrs. Timothy Selders Mr. and Mrs. Christopher Serenil Mrs. Florence Shaff Mr. and Dr. Khachatur Shahinyan Mr. Ilyea Shaikh Mrs. Patt Shea Mr. Dan Sheehy Mr. and Mrs. J.L. Shepherd Ms. Erica Shigematsu Mr. and Mrs. Len Shlain Mr. and Mrs. Kevork Simidian Ms. Marisa Simile Mr. and Mrs. Simon Simitian Mr. and Mrs. Craig Simon Mr. and Mrs. Ernest Siy Mrs. Joyce Skinner Mr. and Mrs. Farrall Smith Mr. and Mrs. Michael Smith Ms. Stacy and Denise Smithers Mr. and Mrs. Mark Smithers Mr. and Mrs. Stephen Solomon Mr. and Mrs. Miguel Solorzano Ms. Karen Soto-White Mrs. Julie Sprengel Mr. and Mrs. Scott P. St. Denis Mr. and Mrs. Daniel Staedler Mr. and Mrs. Ron Stavert Mr. Alan Stock Mr. and Mrs. David Stoffers Mr. and Mrs. Jack Straw Mr. and Mrs. John Straw Mr. Tracy Stroh Mr. and Mrs. Armando Suarez Mr. Kieron Swaine and Ms. Lisa Jennings Mr. and Mrs. Stephen Swofford Summer 2017

Yvette Mangassarian Amirian ‘01 “Mr. Durkin, who recently passed away, played a key role in helping develop and encourage my passion for editing, always communicating with my parents when they weren’t quite sure I could make a career out of it. In my sophomore year, my love of writing was very heavily influenced by my English teacher. I mean, it was truly life changing. I hated writing before that, and now it’s one of my favorite things to do. I even got a perfect 800 score on my SAT writing section a couple years later! And of course, [at PHS I met] my high school sweetheart, who went on to become my husband. We’ve been married for almost ten years and have a five year old son. Thank you, PHS!”

Mr. and Mrs. Manuel Tagupa Mr. and Mrs. Jess Talamantes Mrs. Celeste Talley Mr. Reece Talley Mr. Kevin Tan and Ms. Lilibeth Castro Mr. and Mrs. Carlos Tanasi Mrs. Sossy Tavidian Mr. and Mrs. Terence Tengan Mr. and Mrs. Khachatur Ter-Sahakyan Mr. and Mrs. David D. Tesfaye Mr. and Mrs. Nelio Tolentino Ms. Maribel Torres Ms. Veronica Toyama Mr. and Mrs. Dale Trautman Ms. Marti Treichel Dr. and Mrs. Mark Treystman Mr. and Mrs. Mark Trezise Ms. Eileen Froelich Trujillo Mr. Arthur Turner Mr. and Mrs. Primitivo Urbina Ms. Patti Usack Mr. and Mrs. Marcelito Uy Ms. Catherine Van Stralen Mr. and Mrs. Gary Vardapetyan Mr. James Varga Mr. and Mrs. Saul Vargas Ms. Zira Vassallo Mr. Rafe Vega Mrs. Peg Vega-Huson Mr. Paul Vercammen Mr. and Mrs. Jose Ramon Vicente Sister Lucy Villanova, SP Mr. and Mrs. Donato Viray Mr. and Mrs. Raul H. Volfango Ms. Hilary Von Gerlach Ms. Diane Walls Mrs. Laura Walsh Mr. Robert Walsh Mr. and Mrs. Keith Ward Mr. and Mrs. Brent Ware

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Mr. and Mrs. Albert Wargo Mr. and Mrs. Dale Washburn Mr. and Mrs. Charles Watts Mr. and Mrs. Stephen Weitekamp Dr. Rosanne Welch and Mr. Douglas Welch Mrs. Vickie Weston Ms. Mary Whelan Mr. and Mrs. Bill Wiggins Most Reverend Gerald E. Wilkerson Ms. Donna Williams Mrs. Helen Wong Mr. and Mrs. Bill Wooten Ms. Linda Wyatt Mrs. Young Ram Yang Mrs. Carol Yeager Mrs. Susan Yee Dr. and Mrs. Timothy Young Mr. and Mrs. Danilo Zapata Mr. James Ziegler Mr. and Mrs. Peter Zwart

Businesses & Organizations Baxalta Matching Gifts Program The Benevity Community Impact Fund Blue Shield of California The Boeing Gift Matching Program Burbank City Federal Credit Union Business Wire Certified Service Community Chevrolet Company Cusumano Real Estate Group Walt Disney Company Foundation The Walt Disney Company Carrie Estelle Doheny Foundation Edison Matching Gift Program Hand & Associates, Inc. Bill Hannon Foundation William H. Hannon Foundation KDG Custom Builders

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KPMG LLP Master Cooling Corporation Mayfield Junior School Mizuho USA Foundation, Inc. Nordstrom Employee Charitable Match Program Paoletta Insurance Agency Providence Health & Services Schafer Electric Inc. Sisters of Providence, Burbank Community Sisters of Providence, St. Anne Community Sisters of Providence Paul W. Speer, Inc. St. Finbar Church Sureway Transportation Vancrest Construction Corp.

Verizon Foundation Von Der Ahe Foundation Warner Brothers Entertainment Inc. Wells Fargo Community Support Campaign Worthe Real Estate Group, Inc.

In Honor of

In Memory of*

Sister Rebecca Berghoff, SP

Antonio Dell’Acqua

Barbara Billington-Smart ‘65

Alexa Dell’Acqua ‘80

Class of 1964

Carmel Kathleen Anthony

Elaine Anastasia Janson ‘64

Jennifer Anthony Selsor ‘69

Alicia Diaz Colombo

Kathleen Lawrence Berger ‘64

Molly Mahony ‘73

Sr. Lucille Dean, SP Sister Mary Hawkins, SP Ms. Patricia Hoard Mr. and Mrs. Charles Watts

Sister Jacqueline Fernandes, SP Mr. Peter Schmid

Sister Alexis Melancon, SP Kathleen Dufault Barrella ‘69 Sheila Florence Benson ‘64 The Boeing Gift Matching Program Renee Chicoine Bowles ‘69 Suzan Taylor Cooper ‘63 Kathleen Crouch ‘82 Kathy Dickinson Fredrickson ‘62 Mary O’Donnell Freund ‘64 Carol Feloney Garibay ‘64 Pattie Seward Gocke ‘63 Eloise Klein Healy ‘61 Claire Dumer Holdaway ‘69 Linda Caito Humphrey ‘70 Georgette Dvoracek Katuna ‘69 Theresa Kubasak ‘69 Martina McGlynn ‘69 Regina Shermer Reed ‘69 Terry Romero-Paul ‘69 Susan Lee Root ‘61 Jennifer Anthony Selsor ‘69 Phyllis Stonehocker ‘62 Katrina M. Tapang ‘09 Karen Roshay Thompson ‘69 Judy Egan Umeck ‘75 Patricia Campbell West ‘64 Patricia Wilkinson ‘69

Michael Mullen Sisters of Providence, Burbank Community

Sheila Florence Benson ‘64

Vladimir Basus Mrs. Vera Basus

Mr. Richard Chan Mr. and Mrs. Tim Chan

Donna Silsby Cooney Ms. Elizabeth Cooney

Gordon Cooper Suzan Taylor Cooper ‘63

Ruth & Gene Dickinson Kathy Dickinson Fredrickson ‘62

Dick Dunn Ellen Dunn McPherson ‘72

Eleonora Greenhill Kathleen Russell Arras ‘75 Marguerite Wozniak Boyle ‘72 Ms. Josefina Castillo Carlos George ‘84 Lynne Thomas Gerred ‘72 Karen Moser Gibb ‘74 Ms. Flora Greenhill Molly Mahony ‘73 Kathryn O’Neill Maurer ‘72 Elaine Miller ‘69 Sister Rosa Nguyen, SP Jose Rodriguez ‘87 Darleen Stoker ‘80 Mrs. Celeste Talley Mr. and Mrs. Reece Talley Traci Wargo-Lehman ‘91 Toni Dirschel Werk ‘68 Teresa Alarid White ‘79 Richard G. Yousko ‘83

Sister Renate Hayum, SP Mrs. Vickie Bagwell Ms. Josefina Castillo Carlos George ‘84 Sister Mary Hawkins, SP Mrs. Kathleen Pantaleo Sister Barbara Schamber, SP ‘61 Sisters of Providence Judy Egan Umeck ‘75

Jennifer Heath Charlene Girard Weinstein ‘67

Jirapuan Ngamsanga Ms. Josefina Castillo Mr. Joe Ngamsanga

John and Barbara McQuaide Teri McQuaide Abbott ‘62

Julie Narz Marianne Carroll-Miller ‘77

Madalyn Frazzini Perrine Margaret Caito Savluk ‘67

Joe and Mabel Unsinn Susan Unsinn Wells ‘83

Sandra Wasito ‘87 Jose Rodriguez ‘87

* 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.

Outgoing PH&S Board Members Providence Health & Services

Joe Sciuto Mr. and Mrs. Michael Collins

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