Pioneer Connections | Winter 2020

PROVIDENCE HIGH SCHO OL

Winter 2020

Photo by AP Art & Design student Colin Hancock ‘20 National Art Society Juried Exhibit entry, “People’s Choice Award” winner at PHS Fall Art Show

ADMINISTRATION

Mr. Scott McLarty Head of School Mrs. Allison DeFrancesco Castro ‘02 Assistant Head of School Mr. Ernest Siy Dean of Students Ms. Kerry Martin Dean of Studies

2019-2020 BOARD OF REGENTS New faculty and staff members (from left to right): Academic & College Counselor Katherine DiMaggio, Director of Development Stacy Swanson, Art Faculty Joshua Freeman, PE & Science Faculty Mando Contreras, Religious Studies Faculty James Nguyen, Head of School Scott McLarty, Campus Minister & Religious Studies Faculty Jason Coito, and Personal Counselor Shanica Dale.

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MESSAGE FROM OUR HEAD OF SCHOOL

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PIONEER NEWS BRIEFS

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FEATURE STORIES New Board of Regents Members Applying the Science Behind Nutrition New York Times Best-Selling Author Speaks About Justice PSJH Executive Visits Students Providence High Arts’ Production of Peter & the Starcatcher

PROFILE Susan Beckenham

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ALUMNI NEWS Alumni Happenings Alumnotes

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PHILANTHROPY Message from Our Director of Development Ways to Give: Scholarships Pioneering Donors: Julie McAndrews Mork ‘68 List of Donors

UPCOMING EVENTS

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WE PRAY TO THE LORD

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Mr. Stuart Posin Chair Mr. Stephen Swofford Vice Chair Mrs. Erica Menke Secretary Dr. Emily Arambulo, DDS Ms. Christina Ashjian ‘03, PharmD Dr. Angelique Campen, MD Mr. Mike Chiarodit ‘82 Ms. Pam Corradi Mrs. Libby Ghekiere Mrs. Denise Gutches Sr. Mary Hawkins, SP Sr. Nancy Jurecki, OP Mrs. Jodi Reif-Kasper ‘76 Rev. Francis Mendoza Mrs. Sharron Dowthwaite Nelson ‘75 Mr. Johnnie Whitaker Mrs. Anne Zwart Sr. Lucille Dean, SP Emeritus Member Justin Magourik Crowe, PhD Ex-Officio Member

PHOTO CREDITS

Michelle Boucher ‘95 Rogelio Caedo ‘11 Michael Jagosz ‘09 Allyssa Moscotte

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a message from our HEAD OF SCHOOL Dear Providence Community, I don’t know about you, but I don’t get nearly enough time to reflect and think deeply. I often crave those opportunities and lately have been trying to intentionally carve out time to do just that. I haven’t come up with any brilliant ideas or deep insights, but I have come to one firm conclusion: I need to make gratitude a priority. By gratitude I don’t mean just a warm and fuzzy feeling or a vague sense of feeling lucky. I mean an active effort to show, in word and deed, the people around me that I am grateful they are in my life. This month marks my first six months at Providence and you should all know how grateful I am for your welcome and support.

Student Pioneers, thank you. Thank you for your energy and passion, your creativity and sportsmanship, your humor and your warmth. You are the reason I love coming to work each day.

Parents and guardians, thank you. Thank you for entrusting your children to our care, for partnering with us as they grow and mature, and for consistently supporting our school community.

Faculty and staff, thank you. Thank you for your warmth and support, your professionalism and dedication to our shared mission, your candor and care, and your love for our students.

Leadership Team, thank you. Thank you for fostering our mission and vision so effectively, for supporting

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my transition into the community so gracefully, and for graciously putting up with all my questions.

Board of Regents, thank you. Thank you for bringing me to this community, for giving your time, talent, and treasure in support of our mission, and for governing with wisdom and generosity.

Alumni Pioneers, thank you for your active support, for showing up at events, for supporting our programs from both near and far, and most importantly, for living the values of Providence throughout your lives. You can always call Providence home.

Benefactors and friends, thank you. Thank you for your unwavering commitment to our students, for supporting our philanthropic efforts, and for being strong ambassadors for Providence in the wider community.

I hope you enjoy reading this issue of Pioneer Connections and that you find yourself being as grateful for Providence being in your life as I am for you being in mine.

In Providence,

Mr. Scott McLarty Head of School YOU BELONG HERE.

welcome our new BOARD OF REGENTS MEMBERS CHRISTINA ASHJIAN ‘03, PHARMD Providence Alumna, Class of 2003; mother is supervisor of the Med Focus Program Connection Occupation Clinical Pharmacist/Medication Safety Pharmacist at Providence Holy Cross Medial Center (PHC) Hobbies Hiking, volunteering Why I serve Since I was 14, Providence High School has played an important role in my upbringing. Now as an employee of PHC, I want to be involved in advising and continuing the mission of Providence to the generations to come. It’s an honor to be chosen to be a part of the board and I commit to taking my role seriously and look forward to the changes ahead.

ANGELIQUE CAMPEN, MD

Family Spouse, Chase Campen and children, Hunter ‘22, Paris ‘22, and Scarlett

Providence Current PHS parent, ER Physician at Providence St. Joseph Medical Center Connection (PSJMC) Occupation Also serves as Assistant Adj. Professor of Emergency Medicine at UCLA, Founder and CMO of Vital Medical Services Why I serve I enjoy and want to support the community of Providence. I hope to facilitate an improved relationship with PSJMC.

SR. NANCY JURECKI, OP Providence Chief Mission Integration Officer, Providence St. Joseph Regional Office Connection Hobbies Travel Why I serve My belief in the importance of education and my commitment to the mission of Providence.

JODI REIF-KASPER ‘76 Family Spouse, Dennis Kasper and children, Ashleigh (32) and Alexandra (30) Providence Alumna, Class of 1976 Connection Occupation Retired marriage family therapist Hobbies Sewing, traveling, reading Why I serve Providence provided me with a safe environment in which to grow as a young woman. It was a transformational experience for me. I want to be able to give back to PHS some of what it gave to me.

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pioneer NEWS BRIEFS 1. SPREADING HOLIDAY CHEER TO THOSE MOST IN NEED

Each year, PHS participates in the Adopt-AFamily Program through the Cathedral of Our Lady of the Angels in Downtown Los Angeles.

This year, 27 families were "adopted" by Providence and distributed amongst student homerooms, faculty and staff members, and Board of Regents members. Families provided a wish list that included items they need, such as pillows, blankets, pots and pans, etc. and other items they would like to receive, such as toys, books, bicycles, etc.

Once the items were purchased, they were wrapped and delivered to the Cathedral, where they were distributed to each family in time for Christmas.

Truly a collaborative event that brings the Providence community together, the AdoptA-Family Program serves as a wonderful example of living our mission.

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2. INKTOBER AT PROVIDENCE

The Visual Arts Department and the Art Club hosted Inktober lunchtime activities to promote the month-long October challenge.

Inktober encouraged artists to draw every day using abstract prompts to guide their drawings.

3. MEDICAL FOCUS & STOP THE BLEED

Stop the Bleed is a national awareness campaign intended to cultivate grassroots efforts that encourage bystanders to become trained, equipped, and empowered to help in a bleeding emergency before professional help arrives.

The visiting Stop the Bleed Team of Dr. Moore, Melissa Barnes, and company from the Trauma Team at Providence Holy Cross Medical Center visited the Med Focus sophomores. They have been educating our students for the past few years with this very vital piece of training and instruction.

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4 4. BROADWAY REVUE

Providence High Arts’ Broadway Revue is an annual fundraiser, the performing arts event that kicks off the school year, and a celebration of Broadway’s best with performances from various Broadway productions.

5 6. SERVICE LEARNING TRIP WITH ESPERANZA INERNATIONAL Aligning with our mission to serve all, “especially those who are poor and vulnerable” and recognizing that service to others is an integral part of Christian discipleship, we are excited to announce that in April of 2020, PHS will join Providence St. Joseph Health on their service trip to Tijuana in partnership with Esperanza International.

Brittn Grey, Senior Manager of International Service Teams for Global and Domestic Engagement, visited PHS to speak with our 10 th, 11th, and 12th graders about this wonderful opportunity to work in solidarity with Tijuana residents by participating in a community project while learning about the US-Mexico border, immigration, and human rights.

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The cost for individuals to participate is $250 and the team is looking to raise $1,000. If anyone is interested in donating toward this goal, or sponsoring a student to attend, please contact Dean of Studies Ms. Kerry Martin at Kerry.Martin@providencehigh.org.

We eagerly await this opportunity for our students to carry out the mission of the Sisters of Providence and are appreciative of this partnership with PSJH and Esperanza International.

7. ENVIRONMENTAL CONFERENCE

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5. LET’S GO, DODGERS!

A handful of students from Providence’s softball and baseball teams joined PHS baseball Coach Mando Contreras for a quick photo opp with LA Dodgers pitcher Walker Buehler when he was in Burbank for an appearance at Spectrum.

PHS and a group of LA independent schools invited Chip Fletcher, world leading climate scientist and author of Climate Change: What the Science Tells Us, to New Roads School in Santa Monica for an opportunity to hear him speak.

A group of PHS broadcast journalism students visited New Roads to film interviews with Dr. Fletcher about climate change and how independent schools can have a positive impact by developing a more healthful and sustainable relationship with the earth.

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8. HONORING MOTHER EMILIE GAMELIN WITH A FOOD DRIVE

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Each year in September, the PHS community honors Blessed Emilie Gamelin. In celebration of “Foundress Week,” and aligning with the mission of “serving all, especially the poor and vulnerable,” the Providence High School community collected canned and boxed food items for Burbank Temporary Aid Center (BTAC).

More than 1,200 items were donated this year, doubling the amount that was collected last year. Students helped load vans with the items and delivered them to BTAC, along with PHS staff members.

Additionally, throughout the week a special prayer service was held in honor of Mother Gamelin, and students were treated to ice cream.

9. KTLA CHANNEL 5 NEWS ANCHOR SPEAKS DURING HISPANIC HERITAGE MONTH

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As part of celebrating Hispanic Heritage Month, the World Languages Department hosted a special guest speaker for students enrolled in Spanish classes. Two-time Emmy-Award winning reporter Lynette Romero spoke to students about her background as a reporter and news anchor and the highlights and challenges in her career thus far. Growing up with Spanish-speaking parents, as the youngest of five children, Ms. Romero’s parents stressed the importance of her knowing English and as a result, she didn’t grow up knowing or speaking much Spanish. Years later, she decided to join a five-week Spanish immersion program in Guadalajara, Mexico in which she lived with a family and learned Spanish. It was during this trip that Ms. Romero gained more than just a new language - she met her husband, who was also part of the Spanish immersion program!

10. PIONEERS IN PURSUIT OF ACADEMIC EXCELLENCE

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We are proud to announce that Nareh Agazaryan ‘20 and Crystal Sanrow ‘20 have been recognized with an official Letter of Commendation by the National Merit Scholarship Corporation. Out of more than 1.5 million students who took the 2018 PSAT/ National Merit Scholarship Qualifying Test, these Pioneers scored among the top 50,000.

The College Board also invites students selfidentified as being of Hispanic or Latino heritage who score in the top 2.5% of all regional Hispanic and Latino test-takers on the PSAT/NMSQT to participate in the National Hispanic Recognition Program. This year Michael Garcia ‘20 has been recognized as a National Hispanic Scholar.

11. TRI-M HONOR SOCIETY CONCERT FUNDRAISER

The Tri-M Music Honor Society held a concert on November 17 at the Tuning Fork in Los Angeles.

This special event raised funds for the NoHo Home Alliance, which is a non-profit organization leading North Hollywood, Studio City and other nearby communities to find collective solutions to significant social issues like homelessness and the wellbeing of immigrants and more. Due to the generosity of those who attended, $600 was raised.

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12. NOT YOUR GRANDMA’S BINGO NIGHT

The Mothers' Guild hosted their second annual "Not Your Grandma's Bingo Night" in the Student Activity Center for an evening of fun, games, and raffles. In a packed house, winners enjoyed delicious food, won fun prizes, and laughed all night with entertainment by former parent, Palmer Davis.

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13. CROSS COUNTRY SEASON ROUND UP

This year’s cross country program included many new runners as well as some experienced veterans to lead the way. The girls' program consisted of a strong ninth grade showing with freshman Emily Avila ‘23 leading the team throughout the season. Junior Sandra Vargas ‘21 and freshman Joy Mikolyski ‘23 consistently rounded out our top three throughout the entire season. On the boys' side, the first half of the season was led by freshman Aidan Urbina ‘23 who won his race at the Dos Pueblos Invitational, and Connor Flynn ‘22 with outstanding performances at the Bellarmine/ Sacred Heart invitational. Xander Penaflor ‘22 finished the season very strong by winning his heat of the Mt. SAC invitational. Both Xander and Aidan finished the regular season with First Team All Prep League Honors and qualifying as individuals for CIF prelims. Xander finished third in his prelims race and qualified for CIF Championship Finals.

Congratulations to the cross country program on a successful season.

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Applying the Science Behind Nutrition

By Ms. Rebecca Poliner Science Faculty

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n July 15, 2019, I traveled to Tarrytown, New York, to join nineteen other high school teachers at the Stone Barns Center for Food & Agriculture.

This 80-acre center, just outside of New York City, was formerly owned by the Rockefeller estate. Now it consists of a farm and restaurant, functioning as a center for education and experimentation. How I ended up in this agricultural paradise was quite a journey.

In response to student interest, I developed a Nutrition Science course for the 2015-2016 school year. While the first semester of this course focuses on the biology of nutrition, from the digestive system to the chemistry behind what we eat, second semester focuses on the social implications of what we eat. I spent months searching for relevant articles that would enable students to understand the constraints of our current

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agricultural system. Students researched, they debated, they even visited farmer's markets, but I knew this was just the tip of the iceberg.

Fast forward to spring 2019, when Mr. Scott McLarty was interviewing for the Head of School position. During his discussion with faculty and staff, I asked him what role sustainability should play at Providence High School. As Mr. McLarty elaborated on the importance of a sustainable community in accordance with our core value of Justice, he mentioned Stone Barns. I went home, researched their facility and mission, and learned about their teacher education program. I applied the same day.

The Stone Barns Teacher Training Program is an intensive four-day program that instructs high school

teachers on how to implement the FoodEd course at their respective schools. We spent lots of time sitting around a table, discussing articles that delve into our modern agricultural system, but we also spent countless hours outside on the farm. Stone Barns Center is a place of experimentation, and we witnessed first-hand the challenges that farmers experience when utilizing regenerative practices. They showed us the varieties of plants, tools, and farming methods they were testing, making it clear that, while this was technically a farm, it was also a laboratory. We spoke with these innovators at length, learning that the ultimate goal of regenerative farming is soil health. We had countless opportunities to taste the delicious yields of sustainable growing, and I could have stayed for months, picking carrots and berries and plopping them in my mouth, unconcerned about fertilizers or pesticides (Stone Barns’ crop rotation techniques have rendered these unnecessary). But alas, I had to return to Burbank and my loving family, and now was my opportunity to share what I had learned.

I couldn’t wait until second semester to implement this program, so I began the year by integrating my findings into the first lesson. Students reviewed the key parts of a plant, from flower to root, and then were assigned a specific plant. They learned that we have a very myopic understanding of plants, as we only focus on what we eat rather than understanding the plant as a whole organism.

They learned that while we eat the leaf of a kale plant, a kale plant will flower when given the opportunity.

They learned that quinoa is the seed of a plant that produces beautiful flowers. On the first day of school, they learned how to use biological questions to answer the constant question of “is this a fruit or vegetable.” On the second day, after presenting their plants, the class learned the chemistry of acids, oils, and emulsifiers, experimented, and then settled on vinaigrettes that they used to make salads from the fruits and vegetables they had just presented. This was the first food lab from the FoodEd program, and students who previously claimed to be “picky eaters” chomped away on their kale salad creations.

During the second semester of Nutrition Science, we will be investigating the relationship between Food and Culture, Food and Power, and Food and the Environment.

Using what I learned from this life-changing four day program, my students and I will study how food serves as our sense of identity, how it provides some with power while robs others of it, and how our modern agricultural system has contributed to the current crisis of global warming. Each lesson plan not only contains readings and activities that will spark class conversations, but also includes a food lab in which students will be able to get their hands dirty in the kitchen, experiencing the food,

and acquiring the skills to truly appreciate the food that drives our society.

Not only did I leave Stone Barns with a semester’s worth of lesson plans and food labs, but I also received a year of tailored, one-on-one coaching and consultation from one of the instructors there. I have someone in my corner who can help me to expand my class outside of the four walls of my classroom, showing my students that what they learn in the classroom is only the beginning of their education.

If you have read this article and believe that you can further help this ever-evolving course, please contact me at Rebecca.Poliner@providencehigh.org. I am only one Chemistry teacher, and I have just as much to learn as my students. I would love to create a network of contacts that can further expand this program and help to change the food culture at Providence and beyond.

Understanding the Science Behind Nutrition Eve Danzeisen from The Educated Choices Program spoke to Medical Focus Program students about the connections between diet and health and discussed ways that informed dietary choices can help prevent or relieve diseases. By helping students understand the realities behind their choices, and the many benefits of healthy eating, they can make responsible decisions for themselves and better realize the impact of food choices on human health, the environment, and animals.

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NY Times Best-Selling Author Speaks to Students About Justice

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ward-winning author, Dashka Slater, visited Providence High School to engage in a discussion with students about the central themes of justice and community that are presented in her New York Times best-selling true crime narrative, The 57 Bus, which received the 2018 Stonewall Book Award. The novel was read over the summer by all Providence students, faculty, and staff as part of a school-wide initiative called “One School, One Story.”

As part of the process of choosing The 57 Bus, a group of student volunteers were invited to be a part of the committee to generate an initial list of 16 books for the voting bracket. Students discussed options, reviewed the books with one another, and developed the "Sweet 16 Summer Reading Bracket." Overwhelmingly, the students selected books that would generate reflection and discussion on topics and issues that are of interest and importance to them. These issues included school shootings, political uprisings, and environmental activism. Ultimately, The 57 Bus was chosen.

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At the start of her presentation, Ms. Slater, who is also a journalist specializing in coverage of court cases, asked students to think about what justice means and presented the image of scales balancing. In reality, she explained, the word is difficult to define. “It’s very situational,” said Slater. “It’s about what you know and what experience you are bringing to the study of events.”

“This book challenged my views and it started a conversation in my house that I thought I’d never have,” reflected Kate Terbush ‘21.

“We are proud that our students want to engage in meaningful classroom, school-wide, and community discussions about powerful topics that have real-world and personal relevance to them,” said Dean of Studies Kerry Martin. “We are also committed to engaging in those discussions with sensitivity and always through the lens of our Catholic teachings on social justice and our values of compassion, dignity, justice, excellence, and integrity.”

Providence St. Joseph Health Executive Visits PHS Students

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eattle-based Aaron Martin, Managing General Partner of Providence Ventures and Executive VP, Chief Digital Officer of Providence St. Joseph Health, visited Providence High School to speak with students enrolled in the Medical and Technology Focus Programs about digital technology trends in healthcare. PHS is the only high school in the nation that is governed by a healthcare system, and this unique partnership allows for opportunities for students to benefit from the exposure to various innovative minds.

Focus program to engage together with a key leader within Providence St. Joseph Health, our governing organization,” said Assistant Head of School Allison Castro.

Mr. Martin is responsible for digital and marketing for PSJH. His team also drives innovative new programs across PSJH that improve convenience, lower cost, and quality. Additionally, Martin oversees Providence Venture’s $150M fund, which invests in early to midstage health care technology companies.

Prior to PSJH, Martin worked for Amazon, McKinsey & Company, and was a founder of two early-stage technology companies funded by New Enterprise Associates and Mayfield. While at Amazon, he was general manager of Amazon’s self-publishing and print on demand business. Martin went on to lead the Kindle North American Trade publisher business helping major publishing partners like Random House, Simon & Schuster and Harper Collins transition their businesses to eBooks on Kindle.

“We were so excited to welcome Aaron Martin to our campus for an incredible opportunity for students from our Medical Focus Program and Technology

“The fields of healthcare and technology are expansive and everchanging and this presentation about digital technology in healthcare expanded our students’ thinking about the significant factors influencing current decisions within the system.”

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Peter and the Starcatcher

or two weekends in November, Providence High Arts presented their production of Peter and the Starcatcher. The wildly imaginative tale explains how an orphan boy became the legendary Peter Pan and joined a mysterious friend fending off pirates and thieves in their quest to keep their magical secret safe from evil.

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Join us in January for 1Take, an on-set experience featuring scenes from critically acclaimed films and television shows, showcasing first year Theatre and Cinema Arts students, and in the spring for the musical production of Matilda. More information can be found at www.providencehigharts.org.

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profile: SUSAN BECKENHAM

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ver the summer, Technology Focus Program Director Mrs. Susan Beckenham participated in a 500 mile pilgrimage called The Camino de Santiago, known in English as the “Way of Saint James.” The trip began in St. Jean Pied du Port in France and culminated in the upper part of Spain called Compostela de Santiago. Many follow its routes as a form of spiritual path or retreat for their spiritual growth.

WHAT DREW YOU TO THIS PILGRIMAGE? I first learned about the Camino de Santiago while watching the movie, The Way, as part of our faith formation here at PHS. I was so inspired, and knew I had to do it. That was five years ago. Since then, there has been a lot of change in my life, especially with the death of my husband. I needed a time away from life, to selfreflect and heal. This was my chance.

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WAS THE IDEA OF COMPLETING 500+ MILES DAUNTING TO YOU? OR, WAS IT MOTIVATING? Actually, I never once thought I couldn’t do it. That is true even while I was on the Camino, and those long, long days were sometimes so very painful. I think even if there wasn’t the end goal of arriving in Santiago de Compostela, I was motivated to go and spend time with myself and God. I did a great deal of silent, contemplative prayer.

DID YOU TRAIN FOR THIS? IF SO, WHAT DID THAT ENTAIL? I began doing spin classes about four months before I went. I also joined a group called the Americans on the Camino, Southern California chapter. This group is devoted to fellowship for people who either have walked the Camino, are planning to walk, or just want the fellowship of a monthly hike. It’s a great group to be a part of. I have made life-long friends in this group.

WHAT WAS THE MOST CHALLENGING PART OF THIS JOURNEY? The most challenging part of the journey for me was the first two days, when I left St. Jean Pied de Port and hiked up and over the Pyrenees. Physically this was incredibly rough. It took me 10 hours to get up and over the mountains. There were certainly tears, but I also came across a “Camino Angel” who helped and encouraged me. She was a lovely lady from Quebec, and we walked together for about a week.

WHAT WAS THE MOST CATHARTIC PART? For me, there were two parts that had a huge cathartic impact. I have to give a little background. I am a professional singer. I currently sing for a church in West Covina. Last Easter, I got up to do my traditional big solo, and my voice completely quit. I was unable to sing for months. One day on the Camino, I entered the hamlet of Villa de Monjardin. It is so small that maybe 30 people live there. In the center of the town, which is on the side of a hill, is a very small, round, Roman church. It is made of stone, and will seat maybe all 30 people. I went in, as I did with all the churches I came across, and was immediately hit with the most profound wave of grief I have ever experienced. I sat in the front pew and cried and cried. When I pulled myself together, I went to the back to leave and engaged in a conversation with the young man who was in charge of the church. He told me that the acoustics were very good, and I don’t know why, but I asked if I could sing. He said yes enthusiastically, and I walked back to the center of the church. I pulled myself together and began singing the Ave Maria. It felt amazing, and I think it was probably the best I have ever sung it. When I finished, I turned to the back door, and there were no fewer that 30 other pilgrims with their cells phones out recording.

The other cathartic moment came at the very end. I was in Finisterre, which is known as the End of the World.

There is a lighthouse at the point, and I went there with my Croatian companion, Jesna, and I sprinkled some of my husbands ashes there. Lots of tears, but I left with a sense of relief and healing.

SWITCHING GEARS A BIT, YOU’RE IN THE PROCESS OF RECEIVING YOUR DOCTORAL DEGREE. WHAT HAS THAT PROCESS BEEN LIKE FOR YOU? DID THIS PILGRIMAGE HELP ALLEVIATE ANY OF THE STRESS OF THAT? The process of getting my PhD has been very long, and sometimes very painful and frustrating. It has taken me longer than anticipated, as my husband died three years into my program. I will finish this school year. I have learned a lot during this process. Probably the most important thing is that I am worthy. I do deserve this degree.

IS THERE ANYTHING ELSE ABOUT YOUR TRIP THAT YOU’D LIKE TO MENTION? The comradeship amongst the peregrinos, pilgrims, was amazing. I learned to love the simple life, living out of my backpack. All I needed was in my 36 litre bag. There was no need for frills. Life was so very simple. You get up in the morning, tape up your feet, walk for about two hours, get that first café con leche of the day, walk a bit more, have a bocadillo (sandwich), walk more, and find your albergue (hostel) for the evening. Shower, wash your clothes, find dinner and go to bed. Next day, same thing. It was so beautifully simple. I absolutely loved it.

DO YOU HAVE PLANS FOR ANOTHER FUTURE ADVENTURE OF SOME SORT? This coming summer, my family from Australia will be coming over. Summer of 2021, I am looking forward to walking the Pilgrim’s Way, which is between Winchester and Canterbury in England. Only about 120 miles, but I am excited about getting out and enjoying that simple life again. At some point, I would like to go back to Spain and walk again (just NOT the Pyrenees!).

I was told a few days later by a fellow pilgrim that they were walking down the hall at a pension and they heard my voice coming from one of the bedrooms. I have always thanked God for giving me the ability to serve others with my voice, and maybe I did!

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alumni HAPPENINGS Let us help make your reunion special for you!

Attention alumni set to celebrate your class reunion next year...

That means you, Classes of 1960, 1965, 1970, 1975, 1980, 1985, 1990, 1995, 2000, 2005, 2010, and 2015!

We have an exciting program meant to make the planning easier on your class, so you can focus more on what's important - reconnecting with one another!

We are launching it in 2020 just in time for your milestone reunion year, so stay tuned for more information coming to your emails next month!

For information about upcoming reunions, or anything alumni related, please contact: Joannes Pamatmat Rodriguez ‘03 Alumni Relations Coordinator Joannes.Rodriguez@providencehigh.org or 818.846.8141 ext. 14413

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1. CLASS OF 1959 - 60TH REUNION

Members of Providence’s first graduating class, the Class of 1959, celebrated their 60 th reunion during the annual Mass of the Holy Spirit and then enjoyed a special oncampus luncheon with PHS administration afterward.

2, 3, & 4. CLASS OF 1979 - 40TH REUNION

On Saturday, September 21, 2019, twenty members of the Class of ’79 gathered at the home of Tina Thompson Billingsley '79 for their 40 th reunion. There were several spouses and partners in attendance, as well as Cathy Canales-Andrade ’78, Gregg Baggett ’80, and Rafael Vega, who represented PHS. Many stories were shared about what everyone has been up to all of these years, mostly followed by, “How can it be forty years?” As well as, “Why don’t we have a classmate who is a plastic surgeon?” It was a wonderful gathering, and the goal set is to not wait another ten years to do it again!

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5. MEDICAL FOCUS ALUMS RETURNED TO CAMPUS

On Wednesday, December 4th alumni from the Medical Focus Program met with and presented to an audience of prospective students and parents. As part of our Providence in Focus series, the event allowed prospective families the opportunity to hear how the Medical Focus Program prepares students for their future educational and career aspirations. The participating alums spanned careers from neurosurgery to nursing, and research to directing maternal health and child services. Thank you to all who helped make this event a success!

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6. FANCY RUNNING INTO YOU!

On the heels of the 60 th reunion of her class, Caryl Harvey Prati '59 happened to be vacationing in Lake Arrowhead and eating at the same restaurant as members of the PHS Leadership Team who were in Lake Arrowhead this year for their annual retreat. The chance encounter was providential, indeed!

7. BLAST FROM THE PAST

Performing Arts Department Chair and Choral Director Mrs. Marisa Bradfield received an unexpected special delivery in the mail: a vinyl from Providence's music department dating back to 1965. Listening to the alma mater, among other songs, performed by our alumnae was an enjoyable trip down memory lane. Of course, a record player had to be tracked down first!

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alum NOTES their freshman year at Providence, Class of 2023 AND I celebrated my 40 th high school reunion and reconnected with some of the coolest people. Such an exciting time!”

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Mary Ellen Horan ‘75 (#1) — “After PHS, I worked part-time at a local home center and graduated from CSUN in 1979 with a degree in Business.

The home center promoted me to their full time Advertising Manager. I moved to Reno, Nevada in 1982 commuting to Los Angeles every two weeks to continue working while attending the University of Nevada, Reno, receiving an MBA in 1986. In 1986, started working for a non-profit organization, Arts for All Nevada (AFAN), which conducts hundreds of art workshops each year in 60 schools, hospital settings, nursing homes and a variety of other settings while owning the Lake Mansion, a historic facility built in 1877 and once owned by the founder of Reno.

I found a job that makes a difference for thousands of children of all ages

and all abilities AND enjoyed it too.

After 33 years as their Executive Director, I am retiring.

I have been married for 26 years and adopted two boys at birth who are now 19 and 22. My husband, Allan, who retired as an elementary school teacher seven years ago, and I will now BOTH have time to travel (attend a reunion?!), organize our home, spend time with family and friends, volunteer, and develop some new/old hobbies and maybe even enjoy some part time work. I recently became a wedding officiant.

New chapters and adventures!”

PHS Director of Admissions Judy Egan Umeck '75 (#2) celebrated the birth of her seventh grandchild, Dominic Zegarra, on July 12, 2019.

Stephenie Hope ‘79 - “Within weeks of each other, my children began

Jillian Bartels ‘07 - “Since PHS and my time in theater (including a BA in theater from UC Santa Cruz), I have been working on Broadway shows touring and in NYC for the past 10 years. I am currently back in school at Columbia University in New York for my masters in Clinical Psychology specializing in Spirit/Mind/Body Wellness and building a business around mental health and wellness in the entertainment industry. Loving life in NYC but missing the winters in Burbank! Go Pioneers!”

2010’s

Michael Henoud ‘12 received his B.A. degree in Business Administration from the University of New Mexico and will be starting his MBA in the fall of 2020.

Joe Taveras ‘14 recently became the Marketing Director of Temi, the company at the forefront of spreading personal robotics around the world.

Stephanie Henoud ‘16 will receive her B.A. degree in International Relations from Chico State University in the spring of 2020.

We love to hear about all of the wonderful things our alumni are experiencing!

Please keep us updated about your lives after graduation! Send updates and photos to Joannes Pamatmat Rodriguez ‘03 at Joannes.Rodriguez@providencehigh.org.

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culture of PHILANTHROPY

“Humility, simplicity, charity, above all charity.

Blessed Mother Emilie Gamelin Foundress, Sisters of Providence

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a message from our DIRECTOR OF DEVELOPMENT The Culture of Philanthropy

“Providence High School…is that a private school?”

This is the question I hear most often when I tell people where I work. And honestly…I love to answer it! Because it’s just not that simple.

Technically… yes. We are an independent and Catholic school. And we are the most NON-private school I know.

We are a family. We are a community. This place is special. And whenever I get a chance to tell people about it, I’m grateful.

In this issue of Pioneer Connections and in future issues as well, we are going to feature philanthropy in new and different ways. We are going to share stories about our students, families, alumni and friends and how they choose to invest their valuable time and resources to empower Providence High School to live into its mission and vision. We are going to highlight the generosity of time, money and spirit that is given to inspire our students, faculty, staff, and community to know one another…to care for one another…and to ease the way forward, even when it’s not easy.

Providence High School has a reputation that is hard to articulate because it’s not about numbers or classes or colleges (although we have all of those numbers, and they’re excellent!). Our reputation is about community.

It’s a feeling. It’s knowing. It’s belonging.

Thank you for your passion for Providence High School, and for sharing that contagious feeling with everyone you meet. You are a Pioneer.

In Providence,

Mrs. Stacy Swanson Director of Development YOU BELONG HERE.

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ways to give SCHOLARSHIPS

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e are grateful to every donor who has participated in our Providence Fund. This academic year, nearly two million dollars was awarded in scholarships for merit and/or financial need. Thank you for your part in making a Providence education more accessible for more families!

There are several scholarships available for our students, and that can sometimes be overwhelming! Did you know that some of our scholarships are restricted and some are endowed? What’s the difference?

We put together some facts to help you make a more informed decision about making a gift to the Providence Fund and how that gift will support our students.

RESTRICTED SCHOLARSHIPS VERSUS ENDOWED SCHOLARSHIPS

Restricted scholarships are often created by an individual, family, or group who are inspired to honor or memorialize someone and ensure that his or her legacy will be remembered. “Restricted” simply means that the

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funds within the scholarship are designated for a specific purpose. An “Endowed” and restricted scholarship is funded at a level to ensure that the scholarship will remain in perpetuity; the income generated from the fund is awarded annually while the principle remains intact. For example, the Eleonora Greenhill Scholarship is a restricted scholarship that was started by the daughters of the beloved former Providence math teacher to celebrate her contributions to PHS. This scholarship is awarded to students who are in need of tuition assistance. The Sister Renate Hayum, SP Endowed Scholarship Fund was started in her memory to provide tuition assistance to a sophomore or junior who is interested in Information Technology or Library Science.

CRITERIA FOR ELIGIBLE SCHOLARSHIP RECIPIENTS

The individual or group who creates the scholarship may determine the criteria for eligible student recipients.

The criteria may be as simple as support for students in need of financial assistance or as specific as an award for a student in a particular grade level and/or

Pioneering Donors Julie McAndrews Mork ‘68

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arlier this year, Providence alumna Julie McAndrews Mork ’68 established a scholarship in honor of her high school graduating class.

Now retired, Mork was formerly a director of Energy Corp. of America and the managing director of the ECA Foundation, a private corporate foundation with a focus on youth and education. Julie has quite an impressive resume with a long list of accomplishments and accolades. But perhaps most importantly, she is a very sincere, caring and thoughtful alumna who loved her experience as a student at PHS and genuinely cares about our students.

She recently visited PHS and enjoyed lunch with a few of our students, jumping right into conversations with them and asking them engaging questions about their experiences as Pioneers. She then reflected on her time as a student and why she gives back.

WHAT INITIALLY DREW YOU TO PHS AS A STUDENT AND DURING YOUR TIME HERE, WHAT WERE YOU INVOLVED IN? My father started a new job in Pasadena and we moved to Toluca Lake. Providence just made sense.

I was fortunate to receive a full ride scholarship so that sealed the deal! I loved student government and singing, and of course my friends.

within a specific area of study. For example, the Class of 1975 Scholarship is awarded to a student involved in journalism or yearbook and the Jirapaun Scholarship assists a current high school senior.

Please note that while we have many established scholarships, not every scholarship is awarded every year. There must be an eligible recipient and sufficient funds available. Any donor may start and/or contribute to any of our scholarships at any time to ensure that those scholarships remain available to our students and families.

The scholarship award decision is made by a committee comprised of PHS faculty and staff in the spring.

For more information about funding a new scholarship or making a gift to a current scholarship fund, please contact: Stacy Swanson Director of Development Stacy.Swanson@providencehigh.org or 818.846.8141 ext. 14403

YOU RECENTLY ATTENDED YOUR CLASS’ 50TH REUNION. WHAT WAS IT LIKE RECONNECTING WITH MANY OF YOUR CLASSMATES? AND, WHAT WAS IT LIKE BEING BACK ON CAMPUS WHEN YOU VISITED PHS RECENTLY? Reconnecting was almost surreal. Many of the ladies were not close friends while we were at PHS but that didn’t matter 50 years later. I really enjoyed my visit but, again, the surreal aspect was all those boys!!!

[PHS was an all-girls’ school when Mork attended.]

YOU CREATED THE “JULIE MCANDREWS MORK SCHOLARSHIP IN HONOR OF THE CLASS OF 1968.” WHAT INSPIRED YOU TO CREATE THIS SCHOLARSHIP? We have been blessed as a family to have the ability to be philanthropic. I am most interested in people, not structures.

WHAT DO YOU HOPE THE RECIPIENTS WILL ACHIEVE AND/OR GAIN DURING THEIR TIME AT PHS? The purpose of [this scholarship] is to attract the best and the brightest. Hopefully they will grab the opportunity to explore what excites them about learning, and pursue excellence in their passion.

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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 June 1, 2019 through November 30, 2019. 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 Mr. and Mrs. Sooren Achemian Dr. and Mrs. Joseph Adamian Mr. and Mrs. Keith Adams Cynthia Haran Adelman ‘75 Kelli-Ann Recker Agner ‘77 Eugene Ahtirski ‘80 Mr. and Mrs. John Alberici Mr. Fernando Alberto Mrs. Susan Alem William Alfonso ‘91 and Viviana Del Cid Alfonso ‘91 Dr. Sami Alskaf Ms. Patricia Alvarado Ms. Silvia Amador Mr. and Mrs. Nick Amirian Mr. and Mrs. Edgar Amorin Anonymous Mr. and Mrs. Romeo Aquino Mr. Hovig Arakelian Ms. Renee Arakelian Dr. Emily Arambulo and Mr. Karl Arambulo Sunny Levasseur Arford ‘61 Mr. and Mrs. Nelson Arias Ms. Patricia Arias Mr. and Mrs. Eddie Arslanian Mr. and Mrs. Adam Arteaga Mrs. Diana Artunian Christina Ashjian ‘03 Mrs. Sona Ashjian Mr. James Astorga Mr. Matt Atchity and Ms. Jennifer Martin Mr. Wayne Atkinson and Ms. Cheryl Hartson Mr. and Mrs. Phil Avila Mr. and Mrs. Rudy Baca Mr. and Mrs. Robert Baer Mrs. Vickie Bagwell Dr. Marlene Balabanian and Mr. Gary Arakelian ‘88 Mr. and Mrs. John Ball Mr. and Mrs. Emiliano Baquir Ms. Gene Barnhart Robert Bates ‘79 Majelane Bautista ‘06 Ms. Suzette Beasley Mrs. Susan Beckenham Mrs. Nancy Beckon Mr. and Mrs. Philip Bertole Mr. and Mrs. Randolf Bialkowski Mr. and Mrs. Stanley Billings Tina Thompson Billingsley ‘79 Mrs. Clara Bird Mr. David Bird Mr. and Mrs. Daniel Blanchette Mr. and Mrs. Richard Blitz Mr. Raul Borja Mr. and Mrs. Jack Bornoff Jennifer Bornoff ‘95 Renee Chicoine Bowles ‘69 Marguerite Wozniak Boyle ‘72 Mr. and Mrs. Bill Bracken Mr. and Mrs. Gil Breakman Dennis Bullock ‘88

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Mr. and Mrs. Lerpong Bumroongpongse Ms. Maro Burunsuzyan Nancy Brown Bussard ‘73 Mrs. Val Byron Mr. Ryan Cadiz Mr. and Mrs. Ron Cafferty Mr. and Mrs. Byron Caloza Mr. and Mrs. Xavier Camacho Ryan Campbell ‘05 Tracey McCallion Campbell ‘68 Dr. Angelique Campen and Mr. Chase Campen Mr. Jaime Campos Karissa Caperina ‘06 Ms. Joann Caputo and Ms. Willie Cintron Mr. and Mrs. Sergio Cardenas Karla Hokr Carlsen ‘72 Jacquelynn Slatten Carlson ‘72 Ms. Susan Carroll Janet Donovan Casella ‘66 Olga L. Castellanos ‘73 Mr. and Mrs. Jose Castillo Mrs. Josefina Castillo Allison DeFrancesco Castro ‘02 Gregory Castro ‘02 Mr. and Mrs. Froilan Casupanan Mr. Dominic Catrambone Mr. and Mrs. David Cedeno Mr. and Mrs. Mark Chambers Mr. and Mrs. Tim Chan Ms. Barbara Chandler Mr. and Mrs. Norman Checkor Margaret Murphy Cheney ‘62 Mr. and Mrs. Adam Chester Cheryl Chiappe-Lauth ‘84 Mike Chiarodit ‘82 Mr. Ned Chikh and Ms. Chaza Amin Mr. and Mrs. Jay Jae Jung Choi Ms. Miranda Chong Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Chuchvara Class of 1979 Mr. and Mrs. Brian Clinkscales Mr. Jason Coito Mr. and Mrs. Bill Collins Mary Catherine Crawford Coluzzi ‘62 Ms. Dana Congdon Trilby Conried ‘69 Mr. and Mrs. Tat Constantinou Mr. and Mrs. Emmanuel Conty Rita Trinkaus Cooney ‘66 Suzan Taylor Cooper ‘63 Ms. Pamela Corradi Mr. and Mrs. Jesus Corral Mrs. Alicia Cortez Mr. Carlos Cortez Dr. and Mrs. Gene Coughlin Ms. Carrie Coutee Mr. and Mrs. Harry Coutee Mr. and Mrs. Justin Crowe Mr. and Mrs. Nicolas Cruz Ms. Kathy Culpepper Mr. and Mrs. Daniel Curtis Mr. and Mrs. Mark Daniels

Mr. and Mrs. Vasken Darian Sister Lucille Dean, SP Karen Vanblair Delgado ‘62 Alexa Dell’Acqua ‘80 Mr. and Mrs. Eddie Demirdjian Mr. and Mrs. Eric De Sagun Mr. and Mrs. Chad DeVries Mr. and Mrs. David DeVries Mr. Michael Didszun and Ms. Stephanie Deibel Mr. and Mrs. Daniel Dietrich Mr. Lou DiMaggio and Ms. Loretta Fox Mr. Tuyen Dinh and Ms. Thao Nguyen Disney VoluntEARS Grants Program 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. Marc Dube Mr. and Mrs. Manuel Dubon Mr. Richard Dungan and Ms. Jennifer Morgan Kathy Malouf Dunn ‘65 Mr. Henry Ealy Mr. Jirayr Eliasian and Ms. Aida Gedayan Ms. Tiffany Ellinger Mr. and Mrs. Harold Elman Barbara Euler ‘80 Mr. and Mrs. Raymond Fabre Ms. Lorraine Faiola Melissa Farnsworth ‘66 Ms. Joanie Fenstermaker Kathleen Kelly Fernan ‘72 Mr. and Mrs. Max Fernandez Mr. and Mrs. Raymond Ferrante Virginia Dalton Ficco ‘62 Mr. and Mrs. Onik Filipian ‘90 Ms. Paulette Fine Ms. Tammy Fine Ms. Michele Flynn Ms. Janet Fontaine Dr. Maricel Fortin and Mr. Edgar Fortin Cherie Foster ‘62 Trish Garrett Fox ‘71 Mr. Maurice Furman and Ms. Shanae Ruddell Mr. Carlos Gallardo Mr. and Mrs. Jon Gallero Mr. and Mrs. Charles Gant Mr. and Mrs. Sanford Ganz Mr. Mauricio Garcia and Ms. Leslie Barnett Mr. and Mrs. Kelly Garner Mr. and Mrs. Paul Garrier Jennifer Polito Gaulke ‘71 Mr. and Mrs. Tirso George Getty Images Matching Gifts Program Mrs. Elizabeth Ghekiere Karen Moser Gibb ‘74 Ms. Mary Lou Gilliland Ms. Alexandra Glickman Pattie Seward Gocke ‘63 Michelle Goffin Godfrey ‘75 Ms. Lydia Goodwyn

Mr. Richard Graff Carolyn Urone Greenwood ‘61 Mari Grimaud ‘68 Mr. and Mrs. Yan Grines Mary Hood Groff ‘74 Mrs. Barbara Grossguth Mr. and Mrs. Jorge Guerrero Paula Tarpey Guettler ‘69 Margaret Boyle Gustavson ‘70 Kirk and Denise Gutches Mr. and Mrs. David Hancock William H. Hannon Foundation Joe Hanratty ‘82 Linda Pixley Hardman ‘68 Mr. and Mrs. Link Harnsberger Mr. and Mrs. Frazer Harrison Mr. and Mrs. Paul Haslinger Mr. and Mrs. Michael Hastings Mr. and Mrs. Ben Hayes Meg Hayes ‘78 Mr. and Mrs. Amir Hayman Eloise Klein Healy ‘61 Karen Hearn-Abbott ‘72 Mrs. Claire M. Hickey Karen Reinhart Hicks ‘84 Mr. and Mrs. Gabriel Higgins Penny McQuattie Hill ‘61 Dr. and Mrs. Joe Hines Mr. and Mrs. Tracey Hodges Deborah Melone Hollens ‘66 Mr. and Mrs. William Holt Stephenie-Marie Hope ‘79 Mary Ellen Horan ‘75 Karen Hudecek ‘65 Sister Charlene Hudon, SP Mr. Robert Humphreys and Ms. Tracey Robertson Mr. and Mrs. John Hunstable Michele Garrier Hunstable ‘86 Janice Myotte Hurd ‘59 Mr. and Mrs. Lloyd Hutchinson Ms. Lorna Inguito Mr. and Mrs. Edwin Inocian Carol Rando Irsfeld ‘59 Mr. and Mrs. Ara Ishkhanian Mr. and Mrs. Arnoldo Jaquez Mr. and Mrs. Bob Jensen Ms. Pamela Jensen Melinda Mathison Johnson ‘65 Mr. Gregor Jordan and Ms. Simone Kessell Sister Nancy Jurecki, OP Mr. and Mrs. Aram Kaloustian Dr. and Mrs. Suad Kapetanovic Mr. and Mrs. Jon Kaplan Mr. Fayez Karroum and Ms. Maria Danhach Jodi Reif Kasper ‘76 and Dennis Kasper Mr. and Mrs. Michael Keller Mrs. Cecilia Kienast Pauline Kiernan ‘73 Carol Kiernan-Griswold ‘71 Ms. Karri Kirsch Ms. Kimberlee Kirsch Mr. and Mrs. Mossig Kizirian Allison Hastings Knowles ‘99 Cindy Bond Kochi ‘68 Peggy Dalton Kohls ‘63 Mrs. Madeleine Koubikian KPMG LLP Mr. and Mrs. Zareh Krumian Mrs. Maribel Kuklish Ms. Aime Ladewig Dianne Sorrell Lamb ‘60

Mr. Eric Lambert and Ms. Tina Trivan Mr. and Mrs. Francis Largoza Apryl Brace Leipold ‘69 Mr. Jose Leon Mr. Fabio Lignini and Ms. Nicola-Jane Courtney Mrs. Joan Linkogle Heidi J. Hufford Linn Mr. and Mrs. Michael Lipton Mr. and Mrs. Michael Livingston Mr. and Mrs. Michael Loftus Mr. and Mrs. Todd Lohnas Adele Pallotti Lucas ‘66 Theresa Monica Ludtke ‘60 Mr. and Mrs. TiJuan Lumpkin Mrs. Louise Luni Mrs. Nancy Lusk Mr. Aaron Lustig and Ms. Heather O’Connor Nancy Maben ‘71 Mr. and Mrs. Sean Madadian Mr. and Mrs. Richard Mader Karen Loew Maerz ‘65 Mr. and Mrs. Robert Mahan Mr. Ibrahim Malki and Ms. Elizabeth Sultanyan Mr. and Mrs. Robert Mallo Mr. and Mrs. Primo Mamaril Mr. and Mrs. Ovakim Manikyan Mr. and Mrs. Orlando Marcelo Mr. and Mrs. James Markey Mr. Edward Martikian Ms. Kerry Martin Anthony and Linda Martinez Mr. and Mrs. Kim Kee Martinez Dr. and Mrs. Charles Maseredjian Ms. Sana Matar Annie Matthews ‘93 Nancy McArdle ‘63 Mr. and Mrs. Mike McCarthy Ellen McManus McCarthy ‘81 Clarene Graham McCartney ‘66 Mary McDermott ‘71 Mr. Michael McFarlane and Ms. Chandra Wilson Sister Mary Catherine McGuire, SP Mr. and Mrs. Michael McHugh Mr. and Mrs. Paul McKenna Sandy Denning McLaughlin ‘67 Nancy McNamara-Trudeau ‘72 Linda McNeel ‘68 Theresa McNichol-Lawrence ‘60 Mr. and Mrs. David McNutt Mr. and Mrs. Larry McQuaide Constance Melvin ‘62 Edward Mena ‘89 Mr. and Mrs. Kyle Menke Mrs. Setsuko Meyer Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Meyer Mr. and Mrs. John Meza Dr. and Mrs. Jerry Michels Mr. and Mrs. Michael Migliozzi Elaine Miller ‘69 Mrs. Estelita Miller Mr. Greg Misakyan and Ms. Nelli Minasyan Mr. and Mrs. Mike Mohnani Ms. Carmen Monarres Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Mongelli Sister Carla Montante, SP Mr. and Mrs. Christopher Montante Kathleen Hurley Montierth ‘65 Mr. Douglas Morales and Ms. Patricia Blanco Ms. Nicole Morrison

Mrs. Melva Morrow Ms. Allyssa Moscotte Mr. and Mrs. Mark Munoz Mr. and Mrs. Hiko Muto Patricia Wietzel-Muto ‘87 Laura Pulido Nash ‘81 Mr. and Mrs. Ermin Nazareno Sharron Dowthwaite Nelson ‘75 Netflix Matching Gifts Program Sister Rosa Nguyen, SP Maria Nieto ‘80 Mr. Nick Norman Mr. and Mrs. Rick Nowak Kurt Nusbaum ‘86 Mr. and Mrs. Robelson Oreto Mr. and Mrs. Vince Orlando Mr. and Mrs. Carlos Ortega Mr. and Mrs. Raymond Ovanessian Mr. Josue Pacheco Mr. and Mrs. James Pagliuso Marisa Paolone ‘96 Kathleen Courtney Pardi ‘68 Ms. Elizabeth Park Mr. and Mrs. Paul Parker Mr. Rick Patri Mr. and Mrs. Jose Penaflor Mr. Chuck Petty Joy Anne Glassmire Pierce ‘81 Mr. and Mrs. Michael Pierce Mr. and Mrs. Jeff Pniowsky Mr. and Mrs. Vagan Poladyan Lanora Fitzgerald Pook ‘64 Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Portugal Mr. and Mrs. Stuart Posin Mr. and Mrs. Robb Pratt David Pulido ‘81 Betsy Ramsey ‘63 Mr. and Mrs. Abraham Razon Mr. and Mrs. Edgardo Regala Donna Spalding Reinbold ‘73 Mr. and Mrs. Daniel Rios Nelly Vazquez Rios ‘98 Mrs. Ashley Rivers Gail Robillard ‘74 Mr. and Mrs. Leo Robles Mr. and Mrs. Devin Rogers Mr. and Mrs. Ed Romano Mr. and Mrs. Brian Rosenberg Maureen Birney Rosenblatt ‘61 Mr. and Mrs. Jaymee Roy Mr. and Mrs. David Rufus Mr. and Mrs. Sergio Ruiz Mr. and Mrs. Jason Ryan Mr. and Mrs. Manuel Salazar Mr. and Mrs. Bernard Salinas Mr. and Mrs. Asuncion Sanchez Mr. and Mrs. Dede Sanrow Mr. and Mrs. Kris Santa Cruz Sister Joeline Santiago, SSS Mr. and Mrs. Romeo Santos Mr. and Mrs. Ruel Santos Mr. and Mrs. Arthur Sarkissian Mr. and Mrs. Racelito Sarmiento Dr. Vincent Sayoc and Dr. Jocelyn Jerusalem Mr. and Mrs. Tom Scheerer Mr. Quent Schierenberg and Ms. Tiffany Harris Mr. James Schneider Mrs. Nancy Sciurba Mr. and Mrs. Joe Sciuto Ms. Susan Selvin Mary Rausch Sepucha ‘61

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Mr. and Mrs. Nicklaus Seward Joyce Speeter Sfetku ‘59 Helen Romero Shaw ‘60 Ms. Regina Shay Mrs. Dongling Shi Mr. Sergei Shibkov and Ms. Alina Kievsky Mr. John Shields Mr. and Mrs. Stephen Shoemaker Mr. and Mrs. Sarkis Simitian Mr. and Mrs. Simon Simitian Ms. Maura Simon Mr. and Mrs. Ernest Siy Mr. and Mrs. Kevin Sizemore Ms. Deanna Smith Mr. and Mrs. Ian Smith ‘88 Linda Smith ‘75 Ms. Tracey Smolin Mr. and Mrs. Jimmy Spencer Patty Bonar Sproul ‘63 Mrs. Pamela Stahl Mr. Steve Starleaf and Ms. Linda LoRe Ms. Barbara Stoliker Mr. Martin Sukunyan and Ms. Azatui Tagvoryan Mr. Ting Sun Mrs. Stacy Swanson Mr. David Swift and Ms. Beth Eras Mr. and Mrs. Stephen Swofford Carol Lex Tanner ‘59 Mr. Nestor Tapia and Ms. Leniza Cruz Mrs. Sossy Tavidian Pamela Walker Taxe ‘66 Mr. and Mrs. Don Terbush Mr. Mark Teschner Ms. Barbara Thadeus Mr. and Mrs. Cesar Ting Mr. and Mrs. Chris Todd Mr. and Mrs. Julius Tomines Mr. and Mrs. Noel Torres Ms. Marti Treichel Betsy Sweet Truyoo ‘68 Susan Turmell-Husk ‘66 Mr. Arthur Turner Mr. Scott Turner Victoria Swackenberg Umans ‘62 Bruce and Judy Egan Umeck ‘75 Mr. and Mrs. Michael Urbina Mr. and Mrs. Eric Van Gilder Ms. Catherine Van Stralen Mr. and Mrs. Peter Vaughan Mr. Rafe Vega Mrs. Angelica Velazquez Dr. Delia Daniela Vignale Mrs. Delia Vignale Sister Lucy Villanova, SP Mr. and Mrs. Jessie Villanueva Mr. and Mrs. Donato Viray Kristen Browne Vossler ‘74 Catherine Wade-Shepard ‘60 Mr. and Mrs. Jeff Wadley Warner Bros. Entertainment Matching Gifts Program Mr. and Mrs. Paul Warson ‘90 Mr. and Mrs. Michael Weaver Denise Charland Weddle ‘64 Mr. and Mrs. Kevin Wehrenberg Ms. Livia Wells Mr. Johnnie Whitaker Most Reverend Gerald E. Wilkerson Ms. La Shawna Williams Mr. and Mrs. Richard Williams

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Mrs. Lisa Wilson Mr. and Mrs. Sean Wilson Mr. and Mrs. Jason Winters Ann Lewis Wright ‘59 Joanne Carroll Wright ‘61 Ms. Linda Wyatt Mr. Douglas Yakich and Ms. Jacqueline Jordan Dr. and Mrs. Jose Yakushi Mrs. Susan Yee Dr. and Mrs. Timothy Young Mr. James Ziegler Elizabeth Keklikian Zoryan ‘95 Hani Zubi ‘88 Mr. and Mrs. Peter Zwart

GIFTS IN MEMORY OF LARRY ALFRED

Donation made by Maria Nieto ‘80

RICHARD CHAN

Donation made by Mr. and Mrs. Tim Chan

HANNAH MARKEY DEMPSEY Donation made by Mr. and Mrs. Stuart Posin

CHRISTINE DONOVAN ‘69

Donation made by Mr. and Mrs. Philip Bertole Janet Donovan Casella ‘66 Apryl Brace Leipold ‘69

ELIZABETH DONOVAN

Donation made by Janet Donovan Casella ‘66

TOM DURKIN

Donation made by Ms. Kerry Martin

SISTER ESTHER

Donation made by Ann Lewis Wright ‘59

MAURICE J. GARRETT Donation made by Trish Garrett Fox ‘71

MARGUARET GUINARD

Donation made by Mr. and Mrs. Raymond Fabre

SISTER RENATE HAYUM, S.P. Donation made by Sister Lucille Dean, SP

LILLIAN HEARN

Donation made by Karen Hearn-Abbott ‘72

LILLIAN HOKR

Donation made by Karla Hokr Carlsen ‘72

JOHN AND BARBARA MCQUAIDE Donation made by Teri McQuaide Abbott ‘62

MARIANNE PORTL TURNER ‘60 Donation made by Mr. Arthur Turner

PEDRO VELAZQUEZ

Donation made by Mrs. Angelica Velazquez

LEE ANNE SCHWEND WILLIS ‘75 Donation made by Linda Smith ‘75

GIFTS IN HONOR OF KEITH AND BRETT ADAMS Donation made by Ms. Suzette Beasley

WILLIAM BYRON JR. ‘90 Donation made by Mrs. Val Byron

SISTER LUCILLE DEAN, SP

Donation made by Mr. and Mrs. Michael Livingston

ELOISE KLEIN HEALY ‘61

Donation made by Mary Rausch Sepucha ‘61

GABRIEL MARTIN

Donation made by Mr. and Mr.s Ben Hayes

JAKE NOONAN

Donation made by Mrs. Louise Luni

HARUTYUN SUKUNYAN ‘18 Donation made by Anonymous

NAMED SCHOLARSHIPS 50 YEAR CLUB SCHOLARSHIP FUND Donation made by Teri McQuaide Abbott ‘62 Kathy Malouf Dunn ‘65 Linda Pixley Hardman ‘68 Mr. and Mrs. Edwin Inocian Carol Rando Irsfeld ‘59 Linda McNeel ‘68 Carol Lex Tanner ‘59 Mr. Arthur Turner Ann Lewis Wright ‘59

CLASS OF 1975 SCHOLARSHIP FUND Donation made by Cynthia Haran Adelman ‘75 Mary Ellen Horan ‘75 Linda Smith ‘75 Bruce and Judy Egan Umeck ‘75

TOM DURKIN SCHOLARSHIP FUND Donation made by Mrs. Josefina Castillo Ms. Kerry Martin Bruce and Judy Egan Umeck ‘75

ELEONORA GREENHILL SCHOLARSHIP FUND Donation made by Eugene Ahtirski ‘80 Mrs. Sona Ashjian Mrs. Josefina Castillo Mrs. Barbara Grossguth Elaine Miller ‘69 Marisa Paolone ‘96

SISTER RENATE HAYUM, S.P. SCHOLARSHIP FUND

Donation made by Mrs. Vickie Bagwell Mrs. Josefina Castillo Sister Lucille Dean, SP Mrs. Barbara Grossguth Sister Mary Catherine McGuire, SP Sister Carla Montante, SP Sharron Dowthwaite Nelson ‘75 Bruce and Judy Egan Umeck ‘75 Mrs. Susan Yee

JIRAPAUN SCHOLARSHIP FUND Donation made by Mrs. Josefina Castillo

JAINEE ABRERA KAIROS SCHOLARSHIP FUND

Donation made by Anonymous Mr. and Mrs. Eddie Arslanian Majelane Bautista ‘06 Mr. Jason Coito Mr. and Mrs. Bill Collins Mr. and Mrs. Emmanuel Conty Alexa Dell’Acqua ‘80 Ms. Joanie Fenstermaker Jennifer Polito Gaulke ‘71 Dr. and Mrs. Joe Hines Allison Hastings Knowles ‘99 Mr. and Mrs. Mark Munoz Mr. and Mrs. Peter Vaughan

SISTER ALEXIS MELANCON S.P. SCHOLARSHIP FUND

Donation made by Renee Chicoine Bowles ‘69 Janet Donovan Casella ‘66 Trilby Conried ‘69 Suzan Taylor Cooper ‘63 Pattie Seward Gocke ‘63 Eloise Klein Healy ‘61 Penny McQuattie Hill ‘61 Melinda Mathison Johnson ‘65 Adele Pallotti Lucas ‘66 Constance Melvin ‘62 Elaine Miller ‘69 Sister Carla Montante, SP Sister Rosa Nguyen, SP Bruce and Judy Egan Umeck ‘75 Ms. Catherine Van Stralen

OUR LADY OF LOURDES SCHOLARSHIP FUND

Donation made by Mr. and Mrs. Ben Hayes Mrs. Claire M. Hickey Mr. and Mrs. Michael Livingston

RAFAEL VEGA ENDOWED SCHOLARSHIP FUND

Donation made by Eugene Ahtirski ‘80 Robert Bates ‘79 Ms. Suzette Beasley Mr. and Mrs. Gil Breakman Karla Hokr Carlsen ‘72 Olga L. Castellanos ‘73 Mrs. Josefina Castillo Mr. and Mrs. Tim Chan Ms. Lorraine Faiola Paula Tarpey Guettler ‘69 Karen Hearn-Abbott ‘72 Sister Charlene Hudon, SP Mr. and Mrs. David McNutt Sharron Dowthwaite Nelson ‘75 Joy Anne Glassmire Pierce ‘81 Most Reverend Gerald E. Wilkerson Hani Zubi ‘88

REIF-KASPER ENDOWED SCHOLARSHIP FUND

Donation made by Ms. Patricia Alvarado Jodi Reif Kasper ‘76 and Dennis Kasper Mrs. Maribel Kuklish Sharron Dowthwaite Nelson ‘75

Upcoming Events Spring Semester 1TAKE January 30, 2020 THEME NIGHT February 7, 2020 ROALD DAHL'S MATILDA: THE MUSICAL March 12-21, 2020 GALA April 4, 2020 Lakeside Golf Club, Toluca Lake GRANDPARENTS' DAY April 9, 2020 MOTHER'S GUILD SUNDAY BRUNCH April 26, 2020 SPRING ART SHOW April 30, 2020 HIGH ARTS FINALE & AWARDS May 9, 2020 WELCOME FAMILY MASS May 17, 2020 CINEMA ARTS SHOWCASE May 24, 2020 Location TBA GRADUATION June 6, 2020 Hall of Liberty, Forest Lawn Hollywood Hills

All events mentioned above are located at PHS unless otherwise noted.

Visit www.providencehigh.org for more information about these and other upcoming events.

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we pray TO THE LORD

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

PHS staff member JAIME CAMPOS for the passing of his brother-in-law.

MICHAEL CHUCHVARA ‘21 for the passing of his grandfather.

RYAN DAVIS ‘20 and ASHLEY DAVIS ‘22 for the passing of their grandfather.

NIAMH DEMPSEY ‘19 and ORLA DEMPSEY ‘21 for the passing of their mother, Hannah Dempsey.

CRISTINA FERIALDI-SPRATT ‘99 for the passing of her brother, Michael Ferialdi.

The family of ALICE BERMAN FORLANO ‘60. Alice passed away on March 8, 2019.

PHS faculty member NICOLE MORRISON for the passing of her father.

Former PHS Personal Counselor MICHELE MULLALY for the passing of her mother.

GAGE PETRONE ‘21 and GUNNAR PETRONE ‘23 for the passing of their grandmother, Barbara Batlle.

ANNABELLA ROMEO ‘22 for the passing of her grandfather, Tom Trivan.

PHS faculty member SR. JOELINE SANTIAGO, SSS for the passing of her sister, Linda Lockie.

SEBASTIAN SUNGA ‘22, NICHOLAS SUNGA ‘13, and SAMANTHA SUNGA ‘11 for the passing of their grandfather, Romeo Sunga, Sr.

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

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

Amen.

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