2O24 - 2O25 VISTA
Photo Credits
Rogelio Joseph Caedo
Elaine Lee
Allyssa Moscotte
Danielle Roumbos
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Leadership
Scott McLarty Head of School
Rick Holifield Assistant Head of School
Joe Bennett Dean of Student Life
James Jimenez
Annie Matthews ‘93
Paolo Velasco ‘94 4 Pause
Marcella Berga Executive Assistant
Clara Bird Dean of Academic and College Counseling
Shanica Dale Dean of Equity & Wellbeing
Carlos Gallardo Director of Plant Operations
Allyssa Moscotte
Robert Parmele ‘02
Shelly Schroth
Scott
ON THE COVER
Kevin Wehrenberg Chair
Leslie Goetzman ‘76 Vice Chair
Heather O’Connor Treasurer
Christina Pak Secretary
Stuart Posin Fr. Francis Mendoza Emeritus
Orest Holubec Ex Officio Board of
Members
Kenya Beckmann
Renée Bianco
Stephen Dutka
Dr. Christina Garabedian ‘03
Sr. Susanne Hartung, SP
Dan Meyers
Scott Mills
Chuck Neddermeyer
Carol Ramsey
Maureen Dixon ‘70 (middle), Vanessa Perez ‘99 (back left), and Carmen “Cricket Henares Bryan ‘99 (back right) at the All Alumni Reunion.
PAUSE FOR PRAYER
Reflecting on the California Wildfires
Provident God, in that time of grief and loss, we lifted up to you all who were affected by the wildfires. We sought comfort for those who lost their homes and belongings and prayed for guidance to safe shelter and supportive communities.
We asked for strength and wisdom for those who worked tirelessly in recovery efforts. May their labor have brought hope and healing, restoring homes, schools, and the connections that sustain us all.
We blessed those who felt displaced and unsettled, that they might have found peace, dignity, and security in your loving embrace. We sought to be instruments of your compassion, extending care and support wherever it was needed.
May we, as a community, have found unity in our faith and trust in your Providence. Let your light have shone in the darkness, bringing renewal and refuge to all.
We asked this in your holy name. Amen.
“Fires over LA,” photo by Shannon Ferrell ‘25
First Day of School
Students Working in the Cinema Arts Lab
Honor Code Ceremony
Foundress Week, Honoring Our Heritage
Dig Pink Volleyball Game
Celebrating Hispanic Heritage Month with Loteria
Celebrating Our Senior Student-Athletes
Gathering Gifts for Adopt-A-Family
Giving Thanks at Our Annual Black Student Union’s Friendsgiving
Homecoming Festivities
Chilean Students From Our Sister School Visiting Campus
Visual Arts Showcase
Technology Students Visiting Google
Coach Contreras Playing Dodgeball at a Rally
Armenian Memorial Service
Medical Students at the California Science Center
Legally Blonde, Spring Musical
Women’s History Block Party
Providence Singers
Theme Day Banner Reveal
Holy Thursday Celebration
Pioneer Day
Prayer Service for Pope Francis
Students Working in the Technology Lab
Day of Impact
Faculty/Staff Pizza Day
Senior Send-Off Yearbook Signing
High Arts Finale
Alums, Jack Terbush ‘23 & Orla Dempsey ‘21, at Senior Send-Off
Medical Program Students Testing Out the Da Vinci Surgical Robots
Cinema Arts Seniors at Their Final Showcase
How Many Birds is Too Many Mr. Birds?
Athletics Awards Night
Athletic Signing Day
Awards Night
CELEBRATING SR. JOELINE SANTIAGO, SSS
Mahalo Nui Loa
It is with a mix of emotions, Providence High School shares that Sr. Joeline Santiago, SSS retired at the end of the 2024-2025 school year. Sr. Jo has been an integral part of Providence High School since 1992, leaving in 2000 to do fieldwork for her MFT before returning to us in 2004. Over the course of 29 years, Sr. Jo has served in numerous capacities, including as a Front Desk Receptionist, Religious Studies Department Chair and faculty member, Mission Integration Associate, Kairos adult leader, and most recently, as a substitute teacher.
Sr. Jo’s journey with us has been marked by her commitment to our students, and her passion for our heritage, values, and mission. Her contributions have significantly enriched our community over the years, and her presence has been a source of joy for both students and colleagues alike. Whether she was teaching in the classroom or supporting our mission integration efforts, Sr. Joeline’s impact has been profound and far-reaching.
A note from Sr. Jo: “ ‘Enlivened by the Holy Spirit, we advocate Peace and Justice for the Common Good, in light of the Social Mission of the Church’ —Sisters of Social Service Mission Statement
This Mission Statement of the Sisters of Social Service is what motivates me to see “teaching the young and touching their lives” as more than a profession but as a mission. For many years now I have taught about the role of the Holy Spirit and the gifts that She bestows on all. Today, and for the past six decades I have needed Her to give me Courage, and Wisdom to be the person I am meant to be. And I want this for all that I come in contact with, Faculty, Staff, Students and their Parents. Half of my professed life has been here at Providence. Every day of those years I have come to school, happy, and excited to be a part of the Mission and Vision of the Sisters of Providence. We live the same Mission and speak the same language: Love for God, Love for Others, and Hope for a just and peaceful world.” —Sr. Joeline Santiago
HONORING OUR HERITAGE
The legacy and spirit of those that have come before us live on and are proudly represented through different aspects of campus life. We honor our Sisters of Providence and remind us of our mission— to serve all, especially those who are poor and vulnerable— and our values of compassion, dignity, justice, excellence, and integrity.
Blessed Emilie Tavernier Gamelin embodies the spirit of service, compassion, and unwavering commitment to the poor and vulnerable, which serves as the cornerstone of our school’s identity. Similarly, Mother Joseph, an adventurous sister, journeyed to the Pacific Northwest and established the region’s first schools and hospitals. Her pioneering spirit and dedication to education continue to inspire us today. Sister Rebecca Berghoff, a teacher and Principal during the 1960s and 1970s when we were still an allgirls school, was a trailblazer in her own right. She guided our school through times of change with remarkable strength and grace. Then there was Sister Lucille Dean, another legendary Principal who played a crucial role in saving our school in the late 1980s; her leadership, wisdom, and vision ensured that Providence High School would not only survive but thrive for generations to come.
Lastly, Sister Mary Hawkins served as Assistant Principal under Sister Lucille and remained a dedicated member of our Board of Regents until her passing last summer. Her unwavering commitment to our school and tireless work behind the scenes have left an indelible mark on all of us.
CONGRATULATIONS CLASS OF 2O25
The graduating senior Class of 2025 were accepted to the following colleges and universities as of May 4, 2025
Albertus Magnus College
American University
Arcadia University
Arizona State University, Tempe
Art Center College of Design
Auburn University
Biola University
Boise State University
Boston University
Cal Poly, San Luis Obispo
Cal Poly, Pomona
California Baptist University
California College of the Arts
California Lutheran University
California State Polytechnic University, Humboldt
California State University, Channel Islands
California State University, Chico
California State University, Dominguez Hills
California State University, Fresno
California State University, Fullerton
California State University, Long Beach
California State University, Los Angeles
California State University, Monterey Bay
California State University, Northridge
California State University, San Bernardino
California State University, San Marcos
California State University, Stanislaus
Carleton College
Carroll University
Case Western Reserve University
Chapman University
Chestnut Hill College
Clarkson University
Colorado School of Mines
Colorado State University, Fort Collins
Cornell University
Curry College
DePaul University
Drexel University
Emerson College
Fordham University
Fresno Pacific University
Glendale Community College
Gonzaga University
Grinnell College
Hawaii Pacific University
Illinois State University
Indiana University, Bloomington
Iowa State University
Lasell University
Lesley University
Los Angeles Valley College
Louisiana State University
Loyola Marymount University
Loyola University Chicago
Manhattanville University
Marist University
Maryville University of Saint Louis
Marywood University
McKendree University
Michigan State University
Millersville University of Pennsylvania
Milwaukee School of Engineering
Montana State University
Mount Saint Mary’s University
Nazareth University
New York Institute of Technology
New York University
Nichols College
Northeastern University
Northern Arizona University
Occidental College
Ohio State University
Oregon State University
Otis College of Art and Design
Pennsylvania State University
Pepperdine University
Pitzer College
Portland State University
Rhodes College
Rio Hondo College
Russell Sage College
Saint Joseph’s University
Saint Louis University
San Diego State University
San Francisco State University
San Jose State University
Santa Clara University
Sarah Lawrence College
Seattle University
Seton Hall University
Smith College
Sonoma State University
Southern Illinois University, Carbondale
Southern Methodist University
Southern Oregon University
Stony Brook University
Suffolk University
SUNY at Purchase College
SUNY Buffalo State
SUNY Oneonta
Syracuse University
Texas Christian University
The George Washington University
The New School
University of Arizona
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 Chicago
University of Colorado Boulder
University of Connecticut
University of Denver
University of Hawaii, Manoa
University of Illinois Chicago
University of Kansas
University of La Verne
University of Maryland, College Park
University of Massachusetts, Amherst
University of Massachusetts, Boston University of Michigan, Ann Arbor
University of Nevada, Las Vegas
University of Oregon
University of Pittsburgh
University of Portland
University of Rochester
University of Saint Joseph
University of San Diego
University of San Francisco
University of Southern California
University of Vermont
University of Washington
University of Wisconsin, River Falls
Vanguard University of Southern California
Washington University, St Louis
Western New England University
Westmont College
Whittier College
Wilson College
Woodbury University
CELEBRATING 7O YEARS
Celebrating our heritage, Inspiring our future.
Featured Story
70th Anniversary Gala
In April, we held our 70th Anniversary Gala to celebrate a milestone in Providence High School’s history.
Remarks from our Head of School
“Seventy years ago, the Sisters of Providence had a radical vision: to form young people into leaders who would serve with humility, act with courage, and live with integrity. They didn’t just build a school—they built a legacy.
And now, that legacy calls us forward.
Today’s world is complex—fast-moving, tech-driven, and often deeply divided. Artificial intelligence and automation are transforming how we work, learn, and live. But the qualities that make great leaders—empathy, ethical decision-making, emotional intelligence, cultural competence—those can’t be outsourced to machines.
The future needs leaders who are deeply human. And that’s what Providence is about.” —Head of School, Scott McLarty
Over 300 guests gathered at the Vibiana in Los Angeles. Current parents, board members, alumni, parents of alumni, faculty, staff, and longtime friends and supporters of Providence High School enjoyed an unforgettable night celebrating our legacy, mission, and future. We honored 17 Sisters of Providence, three of whom are Providence alums. Without our Sisters’ leadership, Providence would not have opened its doors 70 years ago. Our community would not have survived crisis. But here we are, still standing on their shoulders, stronger than ever.
70th Anniversary Initiatives
As we commemorate our 70th year, we are thrilled to unveil a series of celebratory events and initiatives that honor our rich history while looking forward to the future. This anniversary is not just a reflection of our past; it’s a launchpad for empowering the next generation of leaders. Here’s a sneak preview of what we have planned:
Launch of the Providence Leadership Fund
At the 70th Anniversary Gala, we launched the Providence Leadership Fund in honor of Sr. Lucille Dean. The goal of this fund is to power real, handson leadership experiences: immersive programming, courses, faculty development, retreats, and more. Sr. Lucille believed in bold action, she always wanted results.
70 for 70: Highlighting Community Leaders
Throughout the year, we will shine a spotlight on remarkable leaders within our community. Their stories and contributions will inspire current students and alumni alike, reminding us all of the incredible impact that dedicated individuals can have.
Oktoberfest
We will be hosting an all-alumni Oktoberfest gathering. This event will be a fantastic opportunity to reconnect with old friends, share memories, and enjoy a night filled with food, fun, and festivities!
Homecoming Festivities
Mark your calendars for an exciting Homecoming at the start of 2026, featuring a thrilling family fun zone and an alumni beer garden. We encourage everyone to come together to celebrate school spirit, rekindle friendships, and welcome back former classmates. Plus, we’re excited to reignite an old rivalry with Oakwood!
Providence Party: Aloha 70th Anniversary
Providence Party, a joyous event opening its doors to current parents and guardians, alumni, and friends of Providence. Together, we will celebrate the legacy of our school and the vibrant community that has flourished over the last 70 years. This gathering promises to be a fantastic occasion to connect, network, and reminisce.
Alumni Reunion
To cap off our anniversary celebrations, we will hold a special alumni reunion in the spring. This gathering promises to be a memorable occasion filled with nostalgia, laughter, and shared experiences as we celebrate the bonds that have been formed over the decades.
As we look back on 70 years of excellence, we also look forward to a vibrant future powered by leadership, community, and connection. We can’t wait to celebrate with all of you! Stay tuned for more details on each of these exciting events!
Stay Up to Date
Heritage Library
The Heritage Library was a huge hit at the 70th Anniversary Gala. The Library showcased artifacts from our 70 year history, inlcuding uniforms, class rings, photos, and more. Guest lingered over the yearbooks and were able to read through The Chronicles. The Library reminded us of the generations of people and experiences that shaped the school we love today.
ALUMNI NEWS & RECAPS
Homecoming
This February, we were thrilled to host our Homecoming celebration, a much-anticipated event that brought our community together in a time of gratitude and joy. Originally scheduled for earlier in the year, the event had to be rescheduled due to the California fires. Nonetheless, we were immensely grateful to still come together and celebrate the spirit of our school and the bonds that unite us.
Our Homecoming festivities kicked off in the Family Fun Zone where future, current, and past Pioneers enjoyed a variety of carnival games, bounced around in inflatables, and took their chances at the dunk tank. Inside the gymnasium, the energy was just as high as our girls’ volleyball team faced off against a group of alumni. The main event was our boys’ volleyball team who competed against Trinity Classical Academy.
Our Homecoming celebration was a beautiful reminder of the strength and connection within our community. We extend our heartfelt thanks to everyone who attended and made this day unforgettable. Despite the challenges faced earlier in the year, we emerged stronger and even more united, showcasing the true spirit of our Pioneer family.
Golden Pioneer Society
This year’s May Crowning Mass marked the launch of the Golden Pioneer Society, with the Class of 1975 becoming its inaugural members as they celebrated their 50th reunion. This new tradition honors alumni who graduated 50 or more years ago – Pioneers whose experiences have paved the way for generations to come. A heartfelt thank you to our alumnae guests who helped make the celebration so meaningful: Sunny Arford ‘61, Jenny K. Griffin ‘63, Virginia Leonard ‘63, Evelyn Chaidez ‘69, Karen G. Hearn-Abbott ‘72, Ann Holmquist ‘75, Rosemarie Joyner ‘75, Michelle Goffin Godfrey ‘75, and Judy Umeck ‘75.
All Alumni Reunion
In May, we welcomed graduates from the 1960s through the 2000s back to campus for our first-ever Alumni Reunion, and it was a night to remember! Pioneers reconnected with classmates, shared stories across generations, and caught up with beloved faculty like Sr. Jo Santiago, Mr. Dennis Bullock (‘88), and Ms. Annie Matthews (‘93), our current school principal. The evening was full of laughter, conversation, and a true celebration of what it means to be part of the Providence family.
A special highlight of the evening was a guided campus tour led by Scott McLarty, Head of School, which brought back fond memories and sparked meaningful conversations as alumni revisited familiar hallways and saw what’s new on campus. He shared exciting updates and stories that bridged the school’s proud history with its vibrant present.
Alumni Giving Challenge
Thanks to your support, our second annual Alumni Giving Challenge was a great success! Gifts came in from across the decades – and the competition came down to the wire!
The Challenge ended in a tie, so we turned to our official tiebreakers:
• The class with the most individual donors, and
• The class with the largest collective gift total.
Congratulations to the Class of 1975, winner of the firstever Alumni Cup! Your Pioneer pride and generosity led the way, and we’re so grateful.
We also want to recognize our daily challenge and raffle prize winners: Joy Anne Glassmire Pierce ‘81, Barbara Palumbo Poer ‘59, Linda McHorney Chavez ‘69, Beatrice Riley ‘88, Amanda Santos ‘11, and Apple Watch Raffle Winner, Christy Futernick ‘88.
Thank you to everyone who gave! Your generosity strengthens Providence and supports the students who walk the halls today.
CLASS NOTES
50s-60s
Deliadee Bell Quebec ‘59
Deliadee Bell Quebec would love to hear from you - Katie Pelky, Carol and Bonnie Harvey, Marilyn Yates, Maureenfrom Mickey Mouse Club, Beverly Hoeschen, Mary Jo Livingston and many more from 1959.
Sunny Arford ‘61
After almost 50 years of service, Sunny Arford retired from Bank of America in 2012. Since then, she has kept busy volunteering at Hope the Mission and singing with a Sweet Adelines Chorus as well as in a female barbershop quartet called “Teachers Pet.” Sunny serves as a lector at St. Francis Xavier parish in Burbank and enjoys life with her husband, Terry, whom she has been married to for 39 years. Tragically, last year, her daughter Lisa passed away, and managing Lisa’s healthcare and finances has consumed much of Sunny’s time for the past year. Her son Paul is flourishing as a part owner of a software development company. Sunny and her family are looking forward to traveling up the coast later this year with their cocker spaniel, Lulu.
70s-80s
Diana Adler ‘72
Diana Adler returned to the States in late 2020 after several years serving as a Wycliffe missionary in Ethiopia and later in France. Upon her return, she bought a home in Port Orford; however, she has recently sold it and purchased a home south of Bandon, Oregon, which she is currently updating.
Somerville Hall ‘73
Diane Somerville Hall was former Student Body President Class of 1973, graduated from UCSB 1977, Graduate Degree 1979, US Peace Corps 1980-1983. She has been happily married for 35 years and has three kids. She is currently Director of an animal therapy non-profit… mom to fourth child… a two foot tall mini therapy horse named Little Star. She currently lives in Santa Barbara.
Photo submitted by Sunny Arford ‘61
Photo submitted by Diana Adler ‘72
Diane
Photo submitted by Diane Somerville Hall ‘73
Gail Robillard ‘74
Gail Robillard retired from teaching after the 2020-2021 school year. She taught 4th grade and library skills/ information literacy for grades K-6 in both public and private schools from 2001 to 2021. Prior to her teaching career, she practiced California real estate and business law from 1981 to 1999. Currently, she lives with her husband of 39 years in San Pedro, CA, where they enjoy RV travel throughout the USA and Canada, as well as exploring global destinations. Gail is actively engaged in her community through weekly volunteer commitments, such as delivering Meals on Wheels. She also attends classes through OLLI (Osher Life-Long Learning Institute) at Long Beach State, which allow her to indulge her curiosity in various subjects. She maintains meaningful and regular contact with many PHS alumni, which she considers a major blessing in her life.
Deirdra Ward ‘83
Deirdra Ward and her husband moved to North Carolina last September to assist with the care of her mother-in-law, who has mid-stage dementia. Having lived in California all her life, this transition has been an interesting adventure for her, and she is taking some time to adjust. However, she embraces the sentiment that, as God says, “honor thy Father and Mother…” They are confident that where God guides, He will provide.
90s-00s
Katie Sciurba ‘97
Katie Sciurba, Ph.D. is a faculty member at the University of Georgia, and she recently published a scholarly book entitled “Reading and Relevance, Reimagined: Celebrating the Literacy Lives of Young Men of Color (2024).” This book, which focuses on the reading and meaning-making experiences of a group of students over ten years, was published by Teachers College Press. The book cover, which features her son Ras, was illustrated by John Jennings.
Jaskowiak ‘00
Jackie Jaskowiak, PharmD, BCPS, BCSCP ‘00 was named Pharmacist of the Year by the San Diego Society of Health-System Pharmacists.
Edward Cunje ‘01
Edward Cunje, also known as Edible Ed, is cooking up a storm on social media, teaching anyone willing to learn, how to craft incrEDible things in the kitchen! He was featured in a Phoenix Times article, showcasing how him and his daughter, Emma Bites, bring joy to kids cooking classes at the Children’s Museum of Phoenix.
Photo submitted by Katie Sciurba ‘97
Jackie
Photo submitted by Edward Cunje ‘01
90s-00s
Heather Sinclair Wood ‘02
Last fall, Heather Sinclair Wood was promoted to Executive Producer of CNN Newsroom with Fredricka Whitfield. In her new role, she will oversee CNN’s weekend midday coverage and lead a team of producers and writers in Atlanta, focusing on a diverse range of topics from politics and global affairs to sports and human interest stories. While she is extremely grateful for the opportunity and excited for the future, Heather acknowledges that she would not be in this position without the love and support of her family, as well as the talent of her anchor and newsroom team. It is undoubtedly a surreal and humbling moment for her. She expresses her gratitude to everyone who has supported and believed in this storytelling girl from Burbank. (And yes, she admits that she convinced her very patient husband to take this photo.)
Christina Ashjian Garabedian ‘02
Photo submitted by Heather Sinclair Wood ‘02
(Taken by her very patient husband)
10s-20s
Nerses Aposhian ‘10
Nerses Aposhian and his wife, Kathryn, welcomed a baby girl on February 20, 2025, Noelle Rose Aposhian!
Anthony Galvan ‘12
After graduating from Providence in 2012, he attended College of the Canyons in Santa Clarita, CA, and ultimately received his Bachelor’s Degree from California State University, Los Angeles, in 2018. Majoring in Political Science, he developed a passion for political theory and government, which inspired him to pursue a career in the legal field. Following his graduation, Anthony worked for a personal injury and immigration law firm for three years. During his time assisting clients in immigration law, he realized his calling was to help those without a voice and advocate for those in need. In 2022, he was accepted at the University of La Verne College of Law. While there, Anthony participated in the mock trial team, the Justice & Immigration Clinic, and served as the 1L Representative, Historian, Secretary, and Vice President of the Student Bar Association. Currently, he works for a plaintiff’s law firm representing tenants in disputes with their landlords. As of 2025, he will be graduating in May and intends to sit for the California Bar Examination in July. Although his journey has been challenging, his perseverance has never wavered. He always cherishes the time he spent at Providence and the teachings of all the instructors. Anthony truly believes that Providence prepared him for his current position, and his pride in his alma mater will never falter.
Christina Ashjian Garabedian and her husband Hovig welcomed their baby boy, John Levon Garabedian on June 25, 24.
Photo submitted by Anthony Galvan ‘12
Photo submitted by Christina Ashjian Garabedian ‘02
Janellyn Rae Adraneda ‘13
Janellyn Rae Adraneda is leading a team in operations for Health Information at the #1 hospital in California, which ranks #2 in the nation. She is working to integrate technology into daily practices to improve efficiency and innovation. When she is not focused on her role, Janellyn travels the world whenever possible, exploring new places and fully enjoying life. She recently visited Japan and can’t stop thinking about it.
Amanda Kay Reyes ‘15
Amanda Kay Reyes is engaged, with her wedding scheduled for this November in the Philippines. She is enjoying life in Long Beach with her little family, which includes a Corgi named Cheese.
Sophia Tiongson ‘16
Sophia Tiongson is currently approaching the end of her second year in the DPT program at the University of St. Augustine for Health Sciences in San Marcos, CA. She will complete her didactic coursework in April, begin two 12-week clinical rotations in the Summer and Fall, and graduate in December.
Ashley Tropea ‘17
Photo submitted by Janellyn Rae Adraneda ‘13
Photo submitted by Amanda Kay Reyes ‘15
Photo submitted by Sophia Tiongson ‘16
Ahley Topea’s adult fantasy romance novel entitled, “The Shrouded Queen,” is being published by Simon & Schuster.
Photo submitted by Ashley Tropea ‘17
Harout Haroutounian ‘19
Harout Haroutounian has experienced a challenging journey and is proud to share his current achievements. He serves as the General Manager at Azimuth Calibration, where he oversees multiple locations that specialize in ADAS diagnostics, calibrations, and repairs. In his role, he manages daily operations, financials, marketing, and the implementation of standard operating procedures, all while ensuring the delivery of top-tier service that meets OEM standards.
CONNECT WITH US
Our alumni are an essential part of our Providence High School story. There are
We want to continue to feature our amazing Pioneer community in upcoming issues of the Vista and also on our social platforms. No update is too big or small. We want to celebrate ALL of life’s milestones.
Earned a degree?
Started a new job or career?
Moved to a new state or bought a house?
Gotten engaged or married?
Welcomed a new baby?
Hit a personal or professional milestone?
We’d love to hear all about it! Help us inspire the next generation of Pioneers by sharing your story.
Photo submitted by Harout Haroutounian ‘19
Ryan Garner ‘26, Youth Art Expo Photography Winner
DONORS
At the heart of Providence High School’s success lies the generosity and commitment of our community members—parents and guardians, alumni, grandparents, faculty and staff, and friends—who continue to play an instrumental role in shaping our future. The PHS community extends its deepest thanks to those who provided philanthropic support between July 1, 2023 and June 30, 2024.
A special thank you to those who have given to the Providence Fund year after year. We are proud to recognize the donors below who have contributed five consecutive years or more. With your support, PHS continues to uphold our commitment to academic excellence, foster a nurturing and inclusive learning environment, and provide resources that empower our students to reach their full potential. From groundbreaking initiatives in curriculum development to investments in state-of-the-art facilities, every contribution propels us forward on our journey to inspire and cultivate the leaders of tomorrow.
Whether it was your first gift or tenth, thank you for being a vital part of our community.
*5-9 Years of Donating, **10+ Years of Donating
SISTERS OF PROVIDENCE SOCIETY: $1O,OOO+
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Theresa McQuaide Abbott ‘62**
Carrie Estelle Doheny Foundation**
Community Partners
Karen Van Blair Delgado ‘62*
Rebecca and Stephen Dutka
Kirsten and Dino Gavoni
Sue and Vic Georgino
Jennifer and Roy Huang
Aleksandra and Matthew Kimball
Karen Loew Maerz ‘65 and James Maerz**
Rima and Avo Minasyan
Diana and Mike Najarian
Heather O’Connor and Aaron Lustig*
Megan and Michael Pennie
Jennifer and Sam Sarkisian
Sisters of Providence**
HEAD OF SCHOOL CIRCLE: $5,OOO–$9,999
Kenya Beckmann
Anne Boland
Susan and Marc Edelstein
Leslie Carroll Goetzman ‘76 and Gary Goetzman
The Walt Disney Company**
PIONEERS: $2,5OO–$4,999
Coleen and Richard Austin
Caty and Hamlet Avanesian
Bob Smith BMW-MINI
Julie and James Crenshaw
Araz Derhartounian and Zhozef Gadimyan
Orest Holubec
Barbara Penkal Kornylo ‘75**
Rosemary and Robert McLarty*
Karen and Jeffrey Sanger**
Joyce Skinner
Ellen and Alec Tan
The Timothy and Judith Smith Foundation
GREEN & WHITE CLUB: $1,OOO–$2,499
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Helen and George Abe
Lena Artunian and Alan Artunian ‘92
Shana Bawek and Ryan Berschneider
Lauren and Brendon Blincoe
Olga Castellanos ‘73 and Michael McGee
Andrea and Thomas Chuchvara*
Annie and Jack Darakjian
Lori and Cleto Escobedo
Carmen and Raymond Ferrante**
Virginia Dalton Ficco ‘62 and Art Ficco**
Veronica Foster-Rutledge ‘64*
Beth and David Fulton
Dr. Christina Ashjian Garabedian ‘03 and Hovig Garabedian
Draven Godwin and William Howerdel
Oona and Paul Hanson
GREEN & WHITE CLUB: $1,OOO–$2,499 (CONT.)
Kathleen Ingman and Carl Martellino
Vincent Kates
Georgette Dvoracek Katuna ‘69**
Rebecca Chaires Kuska ‘88 and Erik Kuska
Teresa Lang and MadsJonas Larsen
Amber and Jacques Langlois
Steve Lukather
Karen Macarah and Dan Freedman
Scott McLarty and Alicia Crockford*
Jojo and Myron Medalla*
Eric Miller ‘82**
Scott Mills and Jennifer Rebello
Annette Zapata-Mongelli and Joseph Mongelli*
Rachel Michalski Mottaz and Phillip Mottaz
New York Life Insurance Foundation*
Kirsten and Michael Nielsen
Kim and Stuart Posin**
Carol Ramsey
Chris and Olivia Rhoads
Tatiana and Edward Rozenberg
Michelle and Daniel Sacchetto
Christina Diaz Sanchez ‘95 and Danny Sanchez ‘95
Aimee and Steven Schwimmer ‘89
Jennifer and Jimmy Spencer*
Stratiscope
Bonnie Sutton*
Jill and Jack Thomas
Erin and Kevin Wehrenberg*
Denise and Sean Wilson*
Diana Zapata*
FRIENDS OF PROVIDENCE: $1.OO–$999
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Tracey Adlai ‘88
Eugene Ahtirski ‘80
Nathaniel Albers
Sharon Fornaca Alix ‘61
Graciela Alvarado and CJ Thompkins
Krissy and Gino Archuleta
Sunny Levasseur Arford ‘61**
Lourdes and Luis Arteaga
Sona and Leon Ashjian**
Andrew Azer ‘02
Palig Babian ‘98
Alex Bachmann
Vickie Bagwell**
Subha Balle and Leonard Deepak Arul
Jean Pacifico Banta and Lemar Banta
Olga and Ivan Barahona
Elizabeth and Joseph Barnes
Polita Barnes ‘93 and Daniel Reinker
Erin and Darren Barrows
Britni Tweedy Bartik ‘03
Khia Bautista ‘09
Majelane Bautista Dinh ‘06
Dena and John Beck
Doris and Jason Beck
Kathleen Beckett
Megan and Rich Bendis
Sheila Florence Benson ‘64**
Marcella Berga
Rachel and Michael Bernstein
Biogen
Clara and David Bird
Yadhira Kiuhan Black ‘74 and Sidney Black
Patricia Blanco and Douglas Morales*
Michelle Boucher ‘95
Cece Braun
Dennis Bullock ‘88**
Ryan Cadiz**
Nanette and Dean Cala
Angelique Campen*
Robert Caplan
Diana Cardenas and Benjamin Segura
Andrea Cartwright and Dan Meyers
Mellonie and Marce Casal
Allison DeFrancesco Castro ‘02 and Gregory
Castro ‘02**
Dusty and Chris Castro*
John Castro ‘14
Nicholas Castro ‘00
Sarah Castro ‘23
Marcelina Ceballos and Cristian Ahumada
Michelle Checkos
Melanie and Jonathan Chong
Marisela Cobos-Soto and Jose Soto
Mary Catherine Crawford Coluzzi ‘62 and Donald Coluzzi**
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James Connor
Carolina and Mando Contreras
Rita Trinkaus Cooney ‘66
Nicola-Jane Courtney and Fabio Lignini
Wanda and Harry Coutee
Ami and Daniel Curtis*
Lorenzo Dacanay
Shanica Dale
Shani Darden and Anthony Ferrari
David Smith
Eleanor and Ronald De Guzman
Michael De Marco ‘09
Christine Schroth de Mira ‘03
Catherine and Robert DeFrancesco
Alexa Dell’Acqua ‘80*
Judy and Tim DeLuca
Samuel DeMello
Shailene and Sanjay Dias
Renee Zuniga DiGregorio ‘66
Jean and Matthew Domanski
Luis and Shannon Duarte
Amy Dutcher-Parker ‘72
Anthony Echavarri ‘07
Sandra and William Eddy
Patrice Lopez-Elman and Neil Elman*
Larisa and Raymond Estrada
Annet Estrella-Torres and Raul Torres
Kristin and Clint Fairweather
Rodelina and Elord Fajardo
Dolores Sosa Falchini ‘77
Marylin and J Henry Fernandez
Bill Ferrell
Parisa and Brent Fischer
Aimee Steffes Fitzgerald ‘89 and David Fitzgerald
Celia Vela Fitzgerald ‘74
Keri Flint
Julie and Fabritzio Flores
FM Global
Janet Fontaine and Nevin Harrison**
Jennifer and Peter Forlano
Lauren and Joshua
Mary O’Donnell Freund ‘64 and Ken Freund**
Sarah Frykenberg
Christy Rodriguez Futernick ‘88 and Marc Futernick*
Giavonna Futia
Karen Oswill Galindo ‘74 and Richard Galindo
Julia and Carlos Gallardo*
Susan Gamble ‘91 and Mark Thomas
Daniel Gamez
Aura and Jorge Garcia
Laurie and Kelly Garner*
Carrie Longo George ‘72 and Jeff George
Diana and Craig Gerber
Marcie Gilbert and Joe Sciuto**
Pattie Seward Gocke ‘63 and John Gocke
Dana and Raymond Grabowski*
Currie Graham
Gina and Kermit Graham
Mary Griffin ‘70
Marie O’Brien Guasco ‘71 and Stephen Guasco
Margaret Boyle Gustavson ‘70*
Danielle and Tony Hajjar
Sara Hakopian and Artin Davoodian
Amanda Haney ‘07
Laju and Arjan Harjani**
Gissoo and Frazer Harrison*
Chakameh and Jeff Hartman
Char Hatch Langos
Matthew Heist ‘22
Arsine and James Henry
Karen Reinhart Hicks ‘84 and Randy Hicks**
Penny McQuattie Hill ‘61
Anne and Jeffrey Hitchcock
Claire Hobbs
Gillian Hobson
Elizabeth and Joseph Hoffman
Rick Holifield
Deborah Melone Hollens ‘66 and Jim Hollens**
Marilee Hollister
Ann Conley Holmquist ‘75 and Robert Holmquist
Karen and Marcus Hostettler
Karen Hudecek ‘65
Judith Hunt ‘64**
Carol Rando Irsfeld ‘59 and Peter Irsfeld**
J. Paul Getty Trust*
Sandra Jaffa and Carlos Torres
Venessa Jager ‘04 and Baltazar Pacheco
Susan Chambers Jagosz ‘09 and Michael Jagosz ‘09
Elaine Anastasia Janson ‘64**
Lauren Jimenez and James Jimenez ‘02**
Christopher Jones ‘91*
Allison Jones
Emma Kadoyan and Harry Jierjian
Aida Kaliniyan and Hovsep Karaoglanian
Jodi Reif Kasper ‘76 and Dennis Kasper*
Carol Kiernan-Griswold ‘71 and Clacy Griswold
Bridget Kirby and John Granish
Karri Kirsch**
Kimberlee Kirsch**
Anja and Henry Kloch
Lisa and Robert Krueger
Maribel and David Kuklish**
Julianne Kusmierczyk
Dianne Sorrell Lamb ‘60 and Eugene Lamb**
Ivana Artukovich LeBaron ‘69
Marianne and Raymund Leoncio
Donald Levan
Pieri Arcidiacono Levandofsky ‘77 and Joseph Levandofsky
FRIENDS OF PROVIDENCE: $1.OO–$999 (CONT.)
Geraldine Stifter Lorme ‘73 and Raymon Lorme**
Mary and Anton Lubeley**
Maria Theresa Luca*
Brooke and Jason Lucas
Adele Pallotti Lucas ‘66
Michelle and Alexander Mackenzie
Molly Mahony ‘73 and Paul Smith*
Federica Maltese
Jennifer and Primo Mamaril
Nina Mancuso
Lorraine Bellis Mark ‘76 and David Mark
Ripsime Matevosyan and Raffi Khatchadourian
Annie Matthews ‘93 and Todd Rudolph**
Kathryn O’Neill Maurer ‘72
Arlina and Peter Mayor
Mary McDermott ‘71**
Edith Kingsley McDevitt ‘60 and Michael McDevitt
Jennifer and James McDevitt
Martina McGlynn ‘69
Raquel Mejia
Tina and Michael Messex
Microsoft
Nesrin Midaa and Aziz Mushamel
Kayce and Michael Middleton
Sean Mier
Marianne Carroll Miller ‘77
Gillian and Alistair Milne
Elizabeth Hermann Mitchell ‘60**
Melanie Morales Morales-Van Hecke ‘95 and Jason Van Hecke ‘93
Allyssa Moscotte*
Wing Moy
Kenzie Ferguson Mullen ‘67 and Michael Mullen
Jamie Silva Muskopf ‘93
Christelle Naddaf
Candice Carella Nakano and Desmond Nakano
Charles Neddermeyer
Tanner Gibson Neibert and Steven Neibert
Linda Newton ‘77
Fatima Nicdao
Maureen and Joel Ocampo
Christine and Edward O’Flaherty
Natalie Ohrt ‘11 and Javier Llerenas ‘11
Margaret O’Neill ‘70*
Mary O’Neill ‘74 and Joseph Montoya
Kathleen McLaughlin Ossello ‘64 and Jack Ossello
Josue Pacheco*
Sandra Zambory Page ‘59 and Arthur Page
Christina Pak
Marisa Paolone ‘96**
Robert Parmele ‘02**
Deborah Kinnon Pascascio ‘73
Diana Cholakian Pearre ‘05 and Kennon Pearre
Mayra Pelaez-Myers
Sujatha Periasamy
Jeanette Fischer Peter ‘64 and Michael Peter
Mary Sortino Petersen ‘72 and Ron Petersen
Regina Germano Petrella ‘73
Geraldine and Rodrigo Pingul*
Terry Piumetti and Steve Ghermezian**
Barbara Palumbo Poer ‘59 and John Poer**
Susan Posch and Scott King
Cynthia Preciado ‘00
Aimee and Sebastian Quizon
Loretta Hardie Rahmani ‘74 and Ali Mossaver-Rahmani
Regina Shermer Reed ‘69**
Clarisse Ribeiro
Sydnee Lippman Risk ‘92
Camilla and Ignacio Rivas
Ashley and Tim Rivers**
Leiah and Andrew Robbins
Gail Robillard ‘74 and Neil Katz
Sue and Paudric Roche
Rich Rode
Jeniffer and Boris Rodriguez
Mary Rohan ‘73**
Wendy and Richard Romano
Maria and Sean Romano
Aimee and Brian Roth
Danielle Roumbos
Luisa and Conrado Roxas
Jessica Rosa Rucker ‘85 and Clyde Rucker
Maureen and David Rufus**
Diana and Timothy Ruiz
Paula and Rodney Russell
Joanna and David Samija
Elizabeth and Jose Sanchez
Sister Joeline Santiago, SSS**
Marissa Castro Santoro ‘05
Amanda Jane Santos ‘11
Christen Harty Schaefer and Ken Schaefer**
Kathleen Casey Schmidl ‘67*
Andrea and Paul Schmitt
Shelly Schroth
Christopher Schroth ‘03 and Marguerite Singson ‘03
Dalhia Schuette
Leticia and Juan Segura
Trina Seltzer
Julie and Jamie Seyberth
Timothy Shannon ‘77
Michael Shapiro
Shirean and Harry Shirikchian
Marina Shudic ‘70
Elvira Shut and Boris Komisar
Maura Simon*
Alexis Simonian and Ryan Levitus Sisters of Providence – St. Anne Local Community**
Leslie Hubbard Smith ‘74 and Ken Smith
Chris Sorley ‘00
Donna Spalding ‘73
Anesh Misik Speck ‘74
Sabrina Speer and Robert Doherty
Adriana and Michael Steward
James Stith ‘63
Tammy Stradiotto
Tracy Stroh**
Seema Sundar and Alejandro Castro
Andrea Swinhart
Kathleen Burke Tait ‘68
Karen and Daniel Tapper
Judy Gilson Tarantino ‘61
Sossy and Mike Tavidian
Annie Terry
Adriana Tavares Torresan and Ennio Torresan
Tina Trivan-Lambert and Eric Lambert*
Dayna and Bryan Turcotte
Susan Turmell-Husk ‘66
Jill and Scott Turner*
Judy Egan Umeck ‘75 and Bruce Umeck**
Myra and Pepito Valencia
Janet and Craig Valenzuela
Raquel Valimento
Rinat and Wilfredo Vargas
Grace and Imegdio Vega
Carrie McNutt Velasco ‘94 and Paolo Velasco ‘94
Amanda Vergel de Dios ‘05
Alima and Tom Virtue
Sheridan Soderstrom Vititoe ‘12
Julie and Jeff Wadley*
Christine and Larry Wagner*
Morgan and Matt Walsh
Michele Lavalle Walter ‘73 and Larry Walter
Kate and Matthew Walters
Rich and Shanna Warren
Denise Charland Weddle ‘64**
Johanna and Charles Weirauch
Laura Wendel-Dumas
Gillian and Michael White
Teresa Alarid White ‘79
Maria and Jerry Whitlow Kit Willesee
Virginia and Richard Williams*
Carnie Wilson and Robert Bonfiglio
Gabrielle Dagan Winstead ‘84 and Dennis Winstead*
Tanya and Jose Yakushi
Amy and Steven Yell
Richard Yousko ‘83
James Ziegler**
Hani Zubi ‘88
The Development Office makes every effort to recognize donors as they have requested. This donor roll reflects gifts received between July 1, 2023, and June 30, 2024. If a mistake has been made, please email development@providencehigh.org and your listing will be corrected for future publications.
GIFTS IN MEMORY OF
Sonja Augustine
Donation made by Christine Cox
Irene Castro
Donation made by ‘Allison DeFrancesco Castro ‘02
Gregory Castro ‘02
Tom Durkin
Donation made by Jennifer and James McDevitt
Alice Bergman Forlano ‘60
Donation made by
Jennifer and Peter Forlano
Sr. Mary Hawkins, SP
Donation made by Sharon Fornaca Alix ‘61
Pieri Arcidiacono Levandofsky ‘77 and Joseph Levandofsky
Kim and Stuart Posin
Marcie Gilbert and Joe Sciuto
Hani Zubi ‘88
Paul Sutton
Donations made by Michelle Boucher ‘95
John and Geraldine Zambory
Donation made by Sandra Zambory Page ‘59 and Arthur Page
Hugo Zapata
Donations made by
Annette Zapata-Mongelli
Diana Zapata
GIFTS IN HONOR OF
Class of ‘63
Donation made by James Stith ‘63
Class of ‘73
Donation made by Olga Castellanos ‘73
Robert Artunian
Donations made by
Lena Artunian and Alan Artunian ‘92
Garret Barnes ‘24
Donation made by Elizabeth and Joseph Barnes
Theresa Lubeley Costello ‘97
Donation made by Mary and Anton Lubeley
GIFTS IN HONOR OF (CONT,)
Joanie Fenstermaker’s Retirement Donation made by Anja and Henry Kloch
Barry Ferrari
Donation made by Shani Darden and Anthony Ferrari
Emma Flint ‘24
Donation made by Keri Flint
Janey Lubeley Henson ‘92
Donation made by Mary and Anton Lubeley
James Janson
Donation made by Elaine Anastasia Janson ‘64
Debra King
Donations made by Helen and George Abe
Danielle Lubeley Maki ‘95
Donation made by Mary and Anton Lubeley
Andrew Nicdao
Donation made by Fatima Nicdao
Eduardo Pacifico
Donation made by Jean Pacifico Banta and Lemar Banta
Rafael Vega
Donation made by Mary Sortino Petersen ‘72 and Ron Petersen
John Wunderlick
Donation made by Elaine Anastasia Janson ‘64
NAMED SCHOLARSHIP FUNDS
50 Year Club Scholarship Fund
Carol Rando Irsfeld ‘59 and Peter Irsfeld
Nesrin Midaa and Aziz Mushamel
Kathleen Casey Schmidl ‘67
Class of 1975 Scholarship Fund
Barbara Penkal Kornylo ‘75
Eleonora Greenhill Scholarship Fund
Lena Artunian and Alan Artunian ‘92
Sona and Leon Ashjian
Sydnee Lippman Risk ‘92
Jainee Abrera Kairos Scholarship Fund
Elizabeth and Joseph Barnes
Lorenzo Dacanay
Majelane Bautista Dinh ‘06
Aimee Steffes Fitzgerald ‘89 and David Fitzgerald
Karen and Jeffrey Sanger
Judy Egan Umeck ‘75 and Bruce Umeck
Our Lady of Lourdes Scholarship Fund
Mary and Anton Lubeley
Sister Alexis Melancon, S.P. Scholarship Fund
Mary O’Donnell Freund ‘64 and Ken Freund
Penny McQuattie Hill ‘61
Georgette Dvoracek Katuna ‘69
Regina Shermer Reed ‘69
Sister Lucille Dean, S.P. Memorial Scholarship Fund
Vickie Bagwell
Allison DeFrancesco Castro ‘02 and Gregory Castro ‘02
Terry Piumetti and Steve Ghermezian Sisters of Providence
Tom Durkin Scholarship Fund
Subha Balle and Leonard Deepak Arul
Jennifer and James McDevitt
ENDOWED SCHOLARSHIP FUNDS
Rafael Vega Endowed Scholarship Fund
Amy Dutcher-Parker ‘72
Marie O’Brien Guasco ‘71 and Stephen Guasco
Christopher Jones ‘91
Mary McDermott ‘71
Hani Zubi ‘88
Marianne Carroll Miller ‘77
Sister Renate Hayum, S.P. Endowed Sisters of Providence – St. Anne Local Community
Sr. Mary Hawkins, SP
REMEMBERING SR. BARBARA SCHAMBER ‘61
We are saddened to share that beloved alumna, community figure, and one of our very own Sisters, Sr. Barbara Schamber, SP passed away in her Olympia, Washington home on March 23, 2025.
Sr. Barbara was a student at Providence High School, graduating as part of the Class of 1961. She received her undergraduate education from the College of Sister Formation at Seattle University and then went on to complete a master’s degree at Central Washington University before embarking on several ministries in teaching and administration across the states of Washington, Oregon, and California. Sr. Barbara later served as the Provincial Superior of Sacred Heart Province from 1985-1991, and Mother Joseph Province from 2000-2004 and most recently again in
2020-2024. In addition to her work with the Sisters of Providence, she served on the Providence Health System Board of Directors as well as one of the first Sponsors of Providence Ministries from 2010-2019.
Sr. Barbara’s legacy is defined by her commitment to the poor and vulnerable, providing quality health and education with justice and compassion. Just this past August 2024, Sr. Barbara published her labor of love in the form of a book, Gifts of Water and Mountain. Her book tells the challenging history of the first 150 years of the Sisters of Providence in the American West 18562006. Her book is available to purchase with proceeds from sales benefiting the Sisters of Providence.
Eternal rest granted 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.
Please keep the recently departed loved ones and their families in your thoughts and prayers.
Donna Bacchi ‘74
Alexander Butang ‘15
Sister Anita Butler, SP
Sister Mary Hawkins, SP
Joan Dvorak Lynk ‘62
Kathleen Hurley Montierth ‘65
Margaret McQuaide Newland ‘60
Sister Barbara Schamber, SP ‘61
Sister Charlotte Ann Van Dyke
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