Vista 2023

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Providence High School 2023 Issue

2023 Theme Day The Class of 2024 students perform their “I Spy Sophomores” themed skit in front of cheering crowds on February 4, 2023.

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4 A Message from our Head of School 6 2022-2023 School Year Recap

16 Pioneers in the Community

21 Committed to Legacy: Paris Campen ‘22

Reunion Round Up 24 Alumni Class Notes 26 Pioneers Then & Now: Current Alumnae Parents 28 Pioneers Then & Now: Current Alumnae Faculty & Staff 32 A Letter to Providence: Charles Schaefar ‘11

Spotlight on Andrew Demirchyan ‘05

Photo Credits

Bryam Alvarez

Rogelio Joseph Caedo ‘11

Danielle Roumbos

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Leadership

Scott McLarty

Head of School

Annie Matthews ‘93

Interim Assistant Head of School

Marcella Berga

Executive Assistant to the Head of School

Shanica Dale Dean of Equity & Wellbeing

Carlos Gallardo

Director of Plant Operations

Joseph A. Granado

Dean of Student Life

Elizabeth Hoffman

Director of Human Resources

Anja Kloch Director of Development

Kerry Martin Dean of Curriculum

Allyssa Moscotte Director of Marketing & Communications

Robert Parmele ‘02 IT Director

Scott Turner

Director of Admissions & Enrollment Management

Judy Egan Umeck ‘75 Director of Mission Integration & Adult Formation

The Class of 1983 celebrated their 40th reunion on campus and recreated their senior class yearbook photo (above)

Board of Regents

Jodi Kasper ‘76 Chair

Denise Gutches Vice Chair

Dr. Christina Ashjian ‘03, PharmD Secretary

Members

Kenya Beckmann

Dr. Angelique Campen, MD

Leslie Goetzman ‘76

Sr. Mary Hawkins, SP

Sr. Nancy Jurecki, OP

Dan Meyers

Chuck Neddermeyer

Heather O’Connor

Christina Pak

Carol Ramsey

Alec Tan

Kevin Wehrenberg

Special Guest Pam Corradi

Emeritus

Stuart Posin

Fr. Francis Mendoza

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INSIDE
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8 Focus Programs
Providence High Arts 14 Athletics
18 College Acceptances
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35 Annual Report 36 Donors 42 Remembering
42 In Memoriam
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Linda Wyatt
ON THE COVER

A MESSAGE FROM OUR HEAD OF SCHOOL

Dear Providence Community,

It is my great pleasure to invite you all back to the Providence family through Vista! As the Head of School, I have the honor of witnessing the amazing achievements of our alumni and the impact you have made in your communities. Your successes are a testament to the values and education you received at Providence High School.

One of the greatest joys of my job is seeing alumni reconnect with one another and with the school. It is always heartwarming to see former classmates catch up on old times and reminisce about their days at Providence. We are excited to provide opportunities for alumni to reconnect with one another and with the school through our alumni events and programs.

At Providence, we take pride in our community and the joy that comes with being part of it. We strive to foster a welcoming and inclusive environment that encourages our students to grow academically, socially, and spiritually. Our graduates leave Providence with a strong sense of self and a desire to make a positive impact in the world.

As we continue to navigate the challenges of the current times, it is more important than ever to come together as a community. Whether it is through volunteering, making a donation, attending events, or simply sharing your story, your contributions help us continue to provide a transformative educational experience for our students.

I invite you to join us in celebrating the joy of Providence and reconnecting with your alma mater. Together, we can continue to make a positive impact in the world.

Welcoming Rick

With great excitement, Providence High School announced Rick Holifield as our new Assistant Head of School in January 2023. Rick comes to Providence bringing more than two decades of experience in independent school education. He currently serves as the Director of Community Life in his second stint at The Walker School in Marietta, GA; where he served previously as the Assistant Head of Upper School from 2017- 2020. Rick will join as a new person of Providence community as Assistant Head of School starting July 1, 2023 for the 20232024 school year. Please join us in welcoming Rick to the Providence community this fall.

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2023 Homecoming Game

Students

and religious Studies teacher, James Nguyen cheers at the inaugural Homecoming Basketball game against Rio Hondo Prep on January 27, 2023

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Senior Sunrise- At the beginning of the schoolyear, the graduating Class of 2023 gathered together to watch the sun rise and to pray for a great year.

Blessed Emilie Gamelin Day- Sr. Teresa passing out ice cream to students during lunch.

Pioneer Week- Kaiden Fine ‘23 competing in Pioneer Week activities.

Mass of the Holy Spirit- Our community gathering to celebrate Mass together.

Fall Play, Clue- Alex Kochoa ‘24 performing in the hilarious farce-meets-murder mystery, Clue

Art in the Quad- Isis Berechet ‘24 taking advantage of the beautiful weather to work on some art pieces.

Homecoming- Students cheering on the varsity basketball teams at the inaugural Homecoming celebration.

All Saints Day Mass- Janet Fontaine blessing a student during communion.

Black Art Expo- Students interacting with guest author, Alexis Williams, at Black Art Expo hosted by the Black Student Union.

Genocide Awareness MonthTeresa Piumetti, Providence HYE, and Kehillah led a prayer service to honor and pray for those affected by genocides.

Awareness Project- Connor Cafferty ‘23 designing his cleats to bring awareness to a cause he is passionate about.

Mork Scholars- Gunnar Sizemore ‘23, Francesca Morales ‘23, and Lucca Salazar ‘23, recipients of the Mork Family Scholarship.

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CINEMA ARTS

The Cinema Arts Focus Program continues to empower our students to tell great stories that emotionally impact their audiences. Students are exposed to the ins-and-outs of professional filmmaking and are able to learn from experts in the industry. Stunt professionals, Audie Resendez and Sergio Garcia visited Cinema Arts Focus students to share about their experiences working in the Hollywood stunt industry and conducted a workshop on how to safely execute a stunt fall in the most dramatic fashion! The program also welcomed Rhonda and Phil Vigeant who filled the Cinema classroom with vintage Super 8 cameras and a variety of film stock wh en they visited our Cinema freshmen conducting a hands-on workshop on the technique of shooting on real film. Some program highlights include a field trip to the American Society of Cinematographers Clubhouse in Hollywood, where students toured the facilities and learned about the history of cinematography. Another highlight includes screenwriter, producer, and actor, Steve Mallory, who invited students to share their movie loglines and to pitch an original idea for a feature film. Steve listened, workshopped, and creatively collaborated with them by asking story-driven questions and giving them professional script notes.

SPOTLIGHT ON YVETTE AMIRIAN ‘01

Yvette Amirian visited our freshmen filmmakers in April and spoke to them about her time at Providence, work experience, and more. “Providence holds a special place in my heart. It’s where I fell in love with two very important things in my life — the man who eventually became my husband, Zareh; and what eventually became my career, film editing. My first exposure to editing was through our Cinema Arts Program (then known as the Media Program). It was also where I learned the importance of collaboration with my peers, a lesson that followed me to my time at USC’s film school and into my career. The support I felt from my teachers and their encouragement to pursue my goals had a profound impact on my confidence and achievements, and I’m so grateful to have had the opportunity to attend PHS.”

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FOCUS TECHNOLOGY

Our Technology Focus Program continues to thrive under the direction of Dr. Fatima Nicdao. This 20222023 school year, we welcomed in 33 freshmen, our biggest class yet, which brings the program’s numbers to 94 total students. We also welcomed our new Tech Focus teacher, Nate Albers, who has experience teaching AP Computer Science, Robotics, and Mechanical Engineering. He has been an amazing addition to the program and Providence community. Some program highlights include Tracy Drain, NASA Flight Specialist, speaking to our entire program about her life and experiences in the STEM field, as well as her time working at NASA’s Jet Propulsion Labs. Another highlight was having over half of the program travel to San Francisco and Silicon Valley to visit the Stanford School of Design Thinking, Berkley, Computer Science History Museum, Intel Museum, Apple HQ, and some sightseeing. The program also received a VEX Robotics Grant from the REC Foundation. They received funding for three separate VEX Robotic Competition teams. In addition to providing funding for all required materials and registration fees for our three teams, the foundation has also partnered us with a mentor coach that has been working in VEX competition for at least three years.

SPOTLIGHT ON JESS VIRAY ‘22

Jessica Viray is currently a student at the University of San Francisco. While at Providence, she thrived in our Tech Focus Program. She shares, “My time in the Tech Focus Program impacted my experience greatly heading into college. Being in the Tech Focus Program made me realize the careers that are possible and available to me in the future. The Tech Focus Program helped flourish my love for technology and appreciate its advances in this world, sparking my interest and desire to pursue a path in Computer Science.”

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SPOTLIGHT ON TALEEN AKOPIAN ‘03

Taleen Akopian is a primary care physician, board certified in Internal Medicine. She is currently serving the local community where she grew up. She is passionate about promoting healthy lifestyle, with a focus on preventative care and the management of chronic disease.

Her medical journey has taken her across state lines and spanned over a decade, and it began during her time at Providence. As a proud member of the Med Focus Program. she forged a strong foundation through its rigorous courses, a deeper understanding of future expectations, and innumerous opportunities for exposure to the field. Dr Harjani provided a nurturing environment that allowed students to grow as individuals and recognize their personal strengths.

“I recall one of our assignments, when Dr. Harjani asked me to present on the topic of ‘Doctor of Osteopathy.’ This was a foreign concept to me, so naturally I delved into discovering more. I contacted the American Osteopathic Association and they were thrilled to learn that high school students had such a program where they could truly learn about all that medicine had to offer. It isn’t until now, as a physician, where I understand the importance of this exposure. We were more prepared going into college and knowing what we were looking for. Joining the Med Focus Program helped shape me into who I am today, and for this I am grateful.”

MEDICAL

Our Medical Focus Program has been extremely active this school year, especially after not being able to visit St. Joseph’s all of last year due to COVID restrictions. Our students have visited a variety of departments within the hospital such as the GI Lab, Cath Lab, Emergency Department, ICU, and Central Services. They have also gone on multiple field trips, such as a visit to the Bodies Exhibit and multiple visits to the Southern California University of Health and Sciences. The program also partnered with Grand Canyon University for in-person and online lab activities such as Vital Signs, First-Aid training, nursing skills, and suture clinics. Dr. Harjani and Sona Ashjian value real world experiences and always look for opportunities for our students to gain tangible experience in the medical field.

Our Medical Focus Program classroom will officially move over to Providence St. Joseph Medical Center for classes in the 2023-2024 school year.

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COMING UP NEXT
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HIGH ARTS PERFORMING ARTS

The Performing Arts Department has had such an incredible year full of dynamic productions and events, along with numerous educational opportunities that students participated in beyond the classroom. Choral Music ensembles attended the USC Choral Music Leadership Workshop, the Southern California Vocal Association Festival where they received a superior rating, the prestigious USC High School Choral Invitational, and more. Jack Terbush ‘23 took the podium as Student Director, which allowed him to receive professional adjudications to support his conducting journey. In the fall, the hilarious farce-meets-murder mystery, Clue, sold out five out of the six nights and raised over $13,000 that went directly back into the program. In the spring, the two-week run of Grease was completely sold out. Our talented casts and crew brought the 1950s to life on stage. Each production and event would not be possible without our amazing faculty members, student performers, Blackout Brigade members, and parents who put months of work into making each show amazing. Last but not least, the Providence Singers will be making their international debut at the Great Britain Choral Festival in the summer of 2023. The group will be performing at St. Iberius Church in Wexford as part of the American Celebration of Music in Ireland, at St. John’s Parish in Cardiff as part of the American Celebration of Music in Great Britain, and in the Great Britain Choral Festival.

SPOTLIGHT ON SAMUEL AVILA ‘19

Samuel Avila (he/they) is currently finishing their last semester at the University of Southern California’s Thornton School of Music, pursuing a Bachelor of Music in Choral Music. In his time at Providence, Samuel was a part of numerous performing arts organizations on campus including being student director for Providence Singers, Home Bass, participating in spring musicals, and served as VPA Commissioner on ASB. Today, Samuel Avila is a professional singer and conductor in the Los Angeles area. He has performed in prestigious venues across Los Angeles including The Kia Forum, Hollywood Bowl, and Walt Disney Concert Hall. From Pentatonix to The Eagles to Scott Hoying and VOCES8, Samuel has performed with some of the most influential musicians within the choral and popular music industries. Currently, he is a contracted singer for the Grammy-nominated ensemble Tonality, an LA-based choir focused on uplifting BIPOC voices and social justice issues through Choral Music. Samuel has also been a member of the USC Chamber Singers since 2021 and has had the opportunity to tour across Ireland and premiere brand-new pieces from upand-coming choral artists. They are also a member of the 5-time ICCA winning a cappella group, The SoCal VoCals, and are currently competing to win their 6th Championship this year! Samuel will also make their professional conducting debut with the San Fernando Youth Chorus in April. Samuel is immensely grateful for the Performing Arts Department at Providence and urges all students with a passion for the arts to seek out opportunities to showcase your art and forge your future!

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VISUAL ARTS

In the Visual Arts Department, student artists in Art, Ceramics, Animation, Photos, and all advanced and AP Art courses have had the opportunity to submit their work in several art competitions this year including the Burbank Youth Art Expo, Young Artist Month Showcase, and the California Streaming Photography Contest. In addition to the formal art shows being held in the fall and spring, the Visual Arts Department has collaborated with Student Led Organizations (SLOs) and the Equity and Social Justice (ESJ) Task Force to host mini art exhibits for work honoring Black History Month and Women’s History Month. This year, forty-one of our artists were featured for the Burbank Youth Art Expo and their work was displayed at the Creative Arts Center in Burbank. Azucena Ortega ‘23 won the 12th grade award for her submission and Sienna Roth ‘24 won the 11th grade award. Ortega was also named one of the fifty finalists in the Lowell Milken Art Effects National Competition. In March, Nicole Paja ‘23 was recognized by Archbishop Gomez for her work that was submitted to the Robert Graham Memorial Student Art Exhibit. Maddy Flynn ‘23, Nareg Simitian ‘23, and Bridget Crenshaw ‘24 also had work displayed at the exhibit. In April, Ortega, Paja, and Penelope DeGuzman ‘24 were honored at Adam Schiff’s Congressional Art Show.

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Spring Sports Rally

The Class of 2024 proved to have the most spirit throughout the year. They racked up the most spirit points and earned a day off.

2O22-2O23 RECAP

In our 2022-2023 year, Pioneer Athletics launched three new programs; ESports, Beach Volleyball, and Swim & Dive. In their inaugural season, Beach Volleyball placed second in league and made the CIF postseason. For Swim & Dive, Ryan Warren ‘25 qualified for the CIF Division 4 prelims. Nate Warson ‘23 became the first Providence Prep League Dive Champion. Boys Cross Country, Boys Basketball, and Softball secured Prep League Championships. Girls Cross Country team was selected as the CIF Southern Section Academic Award Team Champion for schools with less than 1,500 students. The team was honored at Angels Stadium. Some individual achievements include; Aubrey Eaton ‘25 earning Runner of the Year for Cross Country and Track & Field, Kaiden Fine ‘23 earning League MVP for Basketball, Delailah Lopez ‘25 earning League MVP for Softball, Olyvia Rutter ‘24 earning League Player of the Year for Softball, and Alexander Kochoa ‘24 earning Thrower of the Year of Track & Field.

PREP LEAGUE RECOGNITION

Girls Cross Country

Aubrey Eaton ‘25 (1st Team)

Reese Eaton ‘25 (1st Team)

Natalie Gonzalez ‘25 (1st Team)

Boys Cross Country

Henry Virtue ‘25 (1st Team)

AIdan Urbina ‘25 (1st Team)

Trevor Deane ‘23 (1st Team)

Dillon Yell ‘24 (2nd Team)

Girls Volleyball

Eleena Amirian ‘23 (1st Team)

Gabriella Aves ‘24 (2nd Team)

Natalia Sanchez ‘25 (2nd Team)

OFF THE FIELD/COURT

ATHLETICS

Girls Basketball

Lea Krumian ‘24 (1st Team)

Sylvie Demirjian ‘24 (2nd Team)

Bridget Crenshaw ‘24 (2nd Team)

Boys Basketball

Kaiden Fine ‘23 (1st Team)

Max Hudnall ‘23 (2nd Team)

Julian Thompkins ‘24 (2nd Team)

Boys Soccer

Simon Habash ‘23 (1st Team)

Jason Chavez ‘24 (2nd Team)

Sean Banashek ‘26 (2nd Team)

Baseball

Sutton Frost ‘25 (1st Team)

Our softball team turned out for the ELLA Sports Foundation Charity Walk on March 19. Coach Workman and her team members, Ariana Benito ‘26, Belen Benito ‘24, Delailah Lopez ‘25, Mia Allinson ‘25 , Olyvia Rutter ‘24 , Grace Workman ‘24 , Sofia Yakushi ‘23, Isabella Barton ‘24, Breanna Pelaez ‘24 and Malia Rode ‘24 showed up to support this very worthy cause. The ELLA Sports Foundation works on developing leadership in Latina athletes through education, training, mentorship and advocacy in the sports community.

Adrian Contreras ‘25 (1st Team)

Connor Cafferty ‘23 (2nd Team)

Eric Chuchavara ‘24 (2nd Team)

Boys Volleyball

Gunnar Petrone ‘23 (1st Team)

Brett Adams ‘23 (2nd Team)

Charles Wehrenberg ‘23 (2nd Team)

Softball

Delailah Lopez ‘25 (1st Team)

Olyvia Rutter ‘24 (1st Team)

Gloria Galindo ‘25 (1st Team)

Breanna Pelaez ‘24 (1st Team)

Malia Rode ‘25 (2nd Team)

Grace Workman ‘24 (2nd Team)

Belen Benito ‘24 (2nd Team)

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COMMUNITY

Our Pioneers continuously strive to make an impact in our community through service. Janet Fontaine, Christian Service Coordinator, has focused on our core mission and values of serving those that are poor and vulnerable.

The year started off strong with a charity walk in September. Over one hundred Pioneers and Pioneer parents gathered to participate in the Inclusion Matters by Shane’s Inspiration: Run, Walk, & Roll event. In October, there were three different charity walks that our community participated in; JDRF One Walk, ABMDR Walk of Life, and AIDS Walk. For the JDRF One Walk, there were multiple teams that consisted of our Pioneers. Charlie Wehrenberg ‘23 and his family had a team that raised $67,482; Emma’s Sugar Shakers, spearheaded by Emma Fernandez ‘26 and Maddie Fernandez ‘24, raised $5,020; Providence Pioneers raised $694; Christina’s T1D-Destroyers led by Christina Ghermezian ‘26, raised $652; and The Bolus Club team, driven by sisters Amalea Migliozzi ‘24 and Isabella Migliozzi ‘23, raised $102. For the AIDS Walk, Ms. Fontaine led a team of thirty-one Pioneers and walked two miles. In November, Ms. Fontaine led two walks; “Out of the Darkness” for Suicide Prevention and

“Light the Night” for LLS (the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society). There was a team of about twenty-five for both walks. In December, our community sponsored twenty families through the Adopt-A-Family Program. We were able to collect, wrap, label, and deliver over five-hundred gifts.

Other student highlights include Luna Molina ‘23 and Sophia Ruiz ‘23 who both presented in a seminar in Santa Monica for Work2BeWell. W2BW is the trusted source for educational tools and resources to help activate and empower, teens, educators, and communities. Chelsea Nazareno ‘23 was honored at the 49th Annual Catholic High School Christian Service Awards Mass & Ceremony. Nazareno served over 273 hours over the course of her four years at Providence. Her service includes being a huge part of the Campus Ministry Core Team, coordinating and training Eucharistic Ministers for our Masses, working with Key Club, Helping Hands, and co-founding The Giving Project. Kristina Seward ‘23 was recognized by Operation Gratitude for her volunteer work with the organization over the course of three years. Sydney Gunn ‘25 traveled to Tijuana, Mexico to volunteer at the Esperanza House.

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SPOTLIGHT ON MATTHEW DORFMAN ‘23

Matthew Dorfman is a graduating senior. Over the last four years, he has utilized Christian Service as an opportunity to put his gifts and talents into action and make a positive impact in our community. “When I was a freshman at Providence, I started looking for opportunities for service hours. I came across Special Olympics and asked Ms. Fontaine if I could coach a softball team. What started as getting ten service hours turned into a whole season with the Special Olympics. I was so inspired by the athletes, I even ended up making a club at school where I raised awareness for the organization and people with special intellectual abilities. My Christian Service hours with Special Olympics has spilled over to other parts of my school life. This year the Providence Baseball Team got a unique opportunity for each player to raise awareness for a cause of our choice. Coach Contreras inspired us to pick an organization and then he got each a pair of baseball cleats to specially customize, with art from our organization. We will be wearing these cleats in baseball games this season. Through my service, I developed a positive relationship with the athletes and the coaches, creating a partnership that lasted from 9th grade to the present. My takeaway from Special Olympics is that it is important to identify your passions and gifts and use them in ways where you can give back to others. I recommend finding an organization that speaks to you because service hours should be meaningful and important for yourself and the people who you are serving. If it were not for Christian Service hours, I would have never worked with Special Olympics.”

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CONGRATULATIONS CLASS OF 2O23!

Members of the graduating senior Class of 2023 were accepted to the following colleges and universities as of April 2023.

Arizona State University, Tempe

Baylor University

Boise State University

Boston University

Bucknell University

Cal Poly

Cal Poly Humboldt

California Lutheran University

California State Polytechnic University, Pomona

California State University, Chico

California State University, Dominguez Hills

California State University, East Bay

California State University, Fullerton

California State University, Long Beach

California State University, Los Angeles

California State University, Northridge

California State University, San Bernardino

Chapman University

Columbia University in the City of New York

DePaul University

Drexel University

Elon University

Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University

Emerson College

Fashion Institute of Technology

George Mason University

Gonzaga University

Grand Canyon University, Traditional Campus

Harvard University

Hawaii Pacific University

Indiana University, Bloomington

Ithaca College

James Madison University

Kenyon College

Lafayette College

Loyola Marymount University

Merrimack College

Michigan Technological University

Mount Saint Mary’s University

New York University

Northeastern University

Northern Arizona University

Occidental College

Pennsylvania State University

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SPOTLIGHT ON GUNNAR SIZEMORE ‘23

“Providence High provided a fantastic high school experience for me, one that certainly could not have been provided anywhere else. Providence is so attentive to the needs of each individual and works hard to ensure their success, both in and out of the classroom. Not only have I been taught by the most enthusiastic, genuinely curious teachers, but the Providence student body is an incredibly special group of human beings. In the classroom, we are taught to constantly question the world around us, and the student body reinforces this by encouraging the search for knowledge in free time. I have met so many passionate people that inspire me to push myself beyond my own expectations in both my schoolwork and in my art. I would not be who I am today without Providence, and I owe much of who I am becoming to my past four years here.”

Pepperdine University

Portland State University

Quinnipiac University

Rochester Institute of Technology

Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology

San Diego State University

San Francisco State University

Sonoma State University

Syracuse University

The George Washington University

The University of Alabama

Tulane University of Louisiana

University of Arizona

University of California, Berkeley

University of California, Davis

University of California, Irvine

University of California, Los Angeles

University of California, Riverside

University of California, San Diego

University of California, Santa Barbara

University of California, Santa Cruz

University of Colorado Boulder

University of Denver

University of Hawaii at Manoa

University of Illinois, Urbana-Champaign

University of La Verne

University of Miami

University of Missouri, Columbia

University of Oregon

University of Portland

University of Rochester

University of San Diego

University of San Francisco

University of Southern California

Wentworth Institute of Technology

William & Mary Woodbury University

SPOTLIGHT ON JOY MIKOLYSKI ‘23

“I entered Providence not knowing anyone, and am now graduating as senior class president. With the strong support of PHS teachers, I quickly felt like I belonged at PHS. The feeling of graduation is bittersweet; I feel comfortable as a Providence student, but that comfort is what has fostered my emotional and leadership growth, instilling in me values of friendship and curiosity that I know I will rely upon greatly in my college years and beyond!”

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LEGACY FUTURE

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COMMITTED TO LEGACY

It came down to a performance.

When Paris Campen ‘22 was choosing her high school she kept her passion – live performances and singingat the forefront. Providence High School’s production of The Adam’s Family in 2017 confirmed for her that she belonged here.

Paris is not your average Pioneer. Due to several brain surgeries, she has some face paralysis that also affects her vocal cords. Her senior quotation says it all “my doctors said I would never walk or talk, and they were right, because I sing and dance.” This is an incredibly determined human who, in the image of Emilie Gamelin, is taking the adversity in her life, and deciding to be of service to others.

Paris’ favorite memory of her time at Providence was her 1Take experience her freshman year. The collaboration between the Performing Arts Department and the Cinema Arts Focus Program confirmed for her that there was value in real human stories being shared and broadcast. That, by sharing yourself and being vulnerable, you can inspire others.

Today Paris joins the ranks of our Legacy Donors as the youngest member. Though only 19, she has chosen to include Providence in her estate planning (she assures us that there is at least a good 65 years before we should expect a gift from her plan). She has asked us to use her – very future – gift for two things – to make sure that every Pioneer, in any of our choirs, gets to have the chance to travel to share their voice and love of singing and to recognize future Pioneers who exemplify school spirit with a gift to help them as they start their journey post Providence.

Paris is emblematic of why this school exists – we challenge every Pioneer to push themselves while doing our very best to “ease their way” to finding that happiness and success.

We are so grateful to Paris for being a true Ambassador for Providence and this mission.

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PHS alumni Paris Campen ‘22 and Dominic Mongelli ‘22 performing in 1Take their freshman year. Paris Campen ‘22 receiving the 2022 School Spirit Award at graduation. Med Focus Reunion All Med Focus alumni were welcomed for lunch at Ca De Sole for the first ever program-wide reunion. Class of 1962 Reunion The Class of ‘62 gathered on campus to celebrate their 60th Reunion.

REUNION ROUND UP

Class of 2002—On Saturday, June 11, 2022, the Class of ‘02 reunited on campus to celebrate their 20th reunion. Fun Fact: PHS faculty and staff members, Allison DeFrancesco Castro (Assistant Head of School emeritus), Greg Castro (Assistant Director of Admissions), James Jimenez (Athletic Director), and Robert Parmele (IT Director) are all part of this graduating class!

Class of 1982 —On Saturday, August 13, 2022, the Class of 1982 reunited at Public School 818 for their 40th Reunion! It was a nostalgia-filled evening full of videos, archives, trivia, and unmatched Pioneer spirit. Shout out to ‘82 alum, Richard Robles for his enduring Pioneer pride and for organizing this wonderful event!

Class of 1972—On Saturday, August 27, 2022, the Class of ‘72 gathered at the beautiful home of alum, Judy Guerrero, for their 50th Reunion! It was a very special gathering that included honored guest and PHS icon, Mr. Rafael Vega! Special thanks to the ‘72 ladies who made this event a success: Cynthia Harper Conmay, Carrie Longo George, Lynne Thomas Gerred, Judy Bolger Guerrero, Karen Sharp Lancaster, and Mary Sortino Petersen. Cheers to 50 years!

Class of 1962—Another walk down memory lane! On Sunday, October 2, 2022, Providence High School welcomed back the Class of 1962 for their 60th Reunion. The ladies enjoyed a lovely brunch followed by a campus tour led by our Head of School, Scott McLarty . Also in attendance, special guests and alumnae, Judy Egan Umeck ‘75 , PHS Director of Mission Integration and Adult Formation and Jodi Reif Kasper ‘76, PHS Board Chair. ‘62 alumna, Barbara Lewandowski Murrieta shared, “So happy to see, hear, and feel that the Pioneer spirit is alive & well!”

Med Focus Reunion—On Saturday, November 5, 2022, Providence High School welcomed back alumni for the very first Med Focus Reunion! The festivities were held at the beautiful Ca Del Sole Restaurant in Toluca Lake. It was a lovely afternoon celebrating the Med Focus Program and its champions, Dr. Arjan Harjani and Sona Ashjian who continue to make this program a success year after year!

Class of 1983— On Saturday, April 29, 2023, the Class of 1983 reunited on campus for their 40th Reunion! It was a spectacular evening full of laughs, raffle prizes, trivia, and heartwarming speeches recounting their wonderful Providence memories.  Former PHS teachers, Rafe Vega and Michael O’ Palko joined in the fun, too!  Special thanks to ‘83 alumni, Jimmy Wagner, Pablo Garrahan, and Bridget Gephart Melloy for spearheading this gathering!

UPCOMING REUNIONS

Class of 1973 Reunion: October 21, 2023

12:00 pm- 7:00 pm

1988

Class of 1993 Reunion: June 10, 2023 5:00 pm

Class of 1988:

August 12, 2023

Time TBA

Cinema Arts Focus Program: November 18, 2023

Time TBA

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ALUMNI CLASS NOTES

We want to hear from you! From new contact information to personal and/ or professional milestones, keep up with your fellow Providence alumni and send in your own update! All updates from April 1, 2023 to April 1, 2024 will be featured in the following issue of the Vista. Visit www.providencehigh.org/ alumni to submit an update or reach out to Sheridan Vititoe ‘12 at sheridan. vititoe@providencehigh.org. We look forward to hearing from you!

Laurell Pogoler ‘60 —Retired as a Supervisor from the Los Angeles County Probation Department in 2010 after working in that department for 35 years as a Deputy Probation Officer.

Madeleine Clifford Johann ‘62—Moved from Newbury Park, CA in June, 2019 to be closer to our two children and grand children. My dear husband past away in Jan. 2020 after 58 years of marriage from the disabilities of Parkinson’s disease. I have four grandchildren that I adore & became a Great Grandma this past March to a very handsome baby named Aiden. I am always busy with one or another project. I truly enjoy living in a senior mobile home park in a new mobile home we purchased in 2019. I’ve found several wonderful new friends. My son took me on a wonderful cruise to Mexico last December which was wonderful. I stay very active and enjoy life to the hilt despite a few physical problems. Retirement has been kind to me.

Karen Lee ‘62 After a career in Early Childhood Education and Head Start Administration I am enjoying retirement by helping to run an Infant Pantry for needy families.

Roberta Wilson ‘64 I recently moved up to my home at Trilogy in Redmond Washington. I’m near my sister, Rhio (Class of 1962), and my son Andrew and his wife Jennifer, who just made me a grandma for the first time! So excited! My granddaughter was born on March 2nd and was named Riley Madison Wilson.

Diane Sinclair ‘70 —Retired primary teacher with a Masters in Educational Administration. Diane has two adult children and three grandchildren. Both of her children are entrepreneurs.

Carrie George ‘72—I am continuing to spiritually mentor young women in their spiritual journey with Christ. I was licensed with the Evangelical Covenant Church for nearly two decades and although I will not be renewing my license, I’m so blessed by the opportunities God sends my way to continue the work I’m called to. In many ways, I’ve been incredibly honored to be able to sit with people from all walks of life (Entertainment, Musicians, Pastors, Teachers and Business men and women) in that sacred place to listen to their hearts and to share what I’m hearing as I pray for them. I love what I’m called to do and it only gets richer and deeper. I hope to inspire and mentor young people who will in turn mentor others as they grow in their journey.

Antonio Giner ‘85—I am a chef and owner of Palermo Pasta House in Round Rock Texas. My wife, Maria Elena Giner, is the IBWC Commissioner, appointed by President Biden in 2021.

Jaclyn Jaskowiak ‘00—Jackie Jaskowiak, PharmD, BCPS, BCSCP ‘00 was promoted at UC San Diego Health to Inpatient Pharmacist SpecialistCompounding Compliance and Operations. She also recently published a paper in the American Journal of Health-System Pharmacy entitled: “Classifying investigational medications for USP: Strategies and considerations.”

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Dr. Christina Ashjian ‘03 —Acknowledged by Congressman Adam Schiff as one of California’s 2023 Women of the Year.  Ashjian was one of sixteen honorees who were honored for their passion for service and dedication to their communities. Ashjian also married Hovig Garabedian on November 26, 2022 at St. Garabed Armenian Church, officiated by Bishop Torkom Donoyan, followed by a reception at Taglyan Ballroom.

Michael Ashjian ‘07—was featured by the Armenian Film Society highlighting his work as Lead Business Affairs Executive on The Savant, a limited series on Apple staring Jessica Chastain.

Hadassah Castaneda ‘11 I recently started a new position as an Associate Scientist at Terray Therapeutics, a biotech company that combines specific expertise and experience in AI, medicinal chemistry, biology and pre-clinical development, automation, and nanotechnology, with the bold vision to create a world where transformative therapeutics are available at our fingertips.

Alyssa Ayon ‘13 Graduated from CSU, Northridge with her Master of Social Work degree in May 2022.

George Demirjian ‘22 I’m currently studying Computer Science at UC Irvine. The Tech Focus Program allowed me to surround myself with people of the same interests and helped me find friends that would fuel me to succeed in a highly competitive field. Thanks to the amazing teachers in the program, I was given all the tools to achieve at Irvine.

INSIGHT & IMPACT

Interested in sharing your industry expertise with our current Pioneers? This year, Providence High School launched PHS Insight & Impact: An Alumni Speaker Series, an exciting opportunity for alumni to connect with students!  Please contact Sheridan Vititoe ‘12 for participation details.

Class of 1972 The Class of ‘72 gathered at the home of Judy Guerrero for their 50th Reunion.

PIONEERS THEN & NOW

Assistant Director of Development, Alumni Engagement, Sheridan Vititoe ‘12 , sat down with Providence High School alumnae and current parents, Stephenie Hope ‘79 , Ida Brienza-Tagliente ‘84 , and Christina Sanchez ‘95 to chat about their experiences as students and their experiences now as parents of current Pioneer students.

runner and fell in love with it thanks to Paul Sutton. Other Providence teachers I loved were Jan McLaughlin and Dr. Harjani. I met my husband, Danny, at Providence. We began dating after Senior Kairos and have been together ever since. Providence helped me connect to my Catholic identity.

Tell me about revisiting Providence High School through the lens of your child, Natalya.

Christina Sanchez: It’s been pretty amazing to see Natalya’s experience at Providence. She is thriving in Tech Focus under the guidance of the wonderful Dr. Nicdao. I appreciate the parent access Providence provides and always knowing Natalya is taken care of.

As an alumna, what made you select Providence High School for your children?

Ida Brienza-Tagliente: It was my immediate first choice. I knew it was the right place for them to flourish and grow. Providence’s sense of community and commitment to wellness was the biggest draw as a parent. My children are thriving here.

Describe your time at Providence High School. What are some of your favorite memories?

Christina Sanchez: I originally went to Bell Jeff, then started Providence my Sophomore year. Providence helped me connect to my Catholic identity. I was involved in Campus Ministry and Cross Country. I’m still a

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[The] sense of community and commitment to wellness was the biggest draw as a parent
Christina Sanchez ‘95 Mother of Natalya Sanchez ‘24 Daughter, Natalya ‘24 (left) with PHS alumna mother, Christina Sanchez ‘95 (right) PHS alumna Christina Sanchez’s Class of 1995 senior portrait Ida Brienza-Tagliente ‘84 Mother of Adrianna Tagliente ‘26 and Felix Tagliente ‘26 PHS alumna Ida Brienza-Tagliente’s Class of 1984 senior portrait

What do you hope to see for Providence in the next 5 years?

Ida Brienza-Tagliente: I hope Providence continues to be mindful of student wellness and building the bridge for even more diversity in the school community.

a superior education. The school continues to send students out into the world understanding the meaning of service.

Why are you grateful for Providence High School?

Stephenie Hope: Providence has been my partner in crime in helping me raise conscientious, kind human beings. Whatever difference they make in the world, it is because of this education.

STROLL DOWN MEMORY LANE

Did You Know?

All Providence yearbooks from 1959 through 2022 have been officially digitized and can be viewed on Providence High Connect!

What is Providence High Connect?

Providence High Connect is an exclusive portal for Providence alums to reunite with classmates, expand their network, and stay engaged with the Providence High School community.

What strengths has Providence upheld over the years?

Stephenie Hope: Providence has a long-standing history of providing

Want to join?

To sign up, visit us at www. providencehighconnect.com to create an account and join our alumni network!

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PHS alumna mother, Ida Brienza-Tagliente ‘84 (left) pictured with Adrianna Tagliente ‘26 (center), and Felix Tagliente ‘26 (right) Stephenie Hope ‘79 Mother of Kiernan Marie Henry ‘23 and Schulyer Henry ‘23 PHS alumna Stephenie Hope’s Class of 1979 senior portrait
Providence has been my partner in crime in helping me raise conscientious, kind human beings.
Schulyer Henry ‘23 (left) with PHS alumna mother, Stephenie Hope ‘79 (center) and Kiernan Marie Henry ‘23 (right)

PIONEERS THEN & NOW

Assistant Director of Development, Alumni Engagement, Sheridan Vititoe ‘12, interviewed Providence High School alumni who are current faculty and staff members about their time at Providence and why they returned to the community.

participated in city government on their youth board, and worked at St. Joe’s in outpatient physical therapy. Off campus, I was able to join the Notre Dame Drill Team. I met my husband Bruce at Notre Dame. Providence gave me my self-worth and returning as an employee felt like coming home.

Returning as an employee felt like coming home

Describe your time at Providence. What are some of your favorite memories?

Describe your time at Providence High School. What are some of your favorite memories?

Judy Egan Umeck: At that time, Providence was the epitome of an all-girls school. There was lots of camaraderie and interclass bonding. I was involved in Student Council, Religious Core Team, Search & Reach Out (now known as Kairos), Softball,

What are Providence High School’s greatest strengths?

Judy Egan Umeck: Providence’s unwavering legacy and our ability to continue to fulfill our mission in these evolving times.

Dennis Bullock: When I started at Providence, it immediately felt like a community, a very accepting environment. As a student, I was the scorekeeper for Boys Baseball and Basketball, performed in the productions The Vision and The Wizard of Oz, and was the Senior class speaker. I met one of my closest friends and former PHS teacher, Hani Zubi ‘88, while at Providence.

What was your journey posthigh school and what brought you back to Providence?

Dennis Bullock: After Providence, I did not go straight to college; I worked at AT&T for 5 years. Later,

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Judy Egan Umeck ‘75 Director of Mission Integration & Adult Formation Judy Egan Umeck’s Class of 1975 senior portrait Dennis Bullock ‘88 Social Studies Faculty & Athletics PA Announcer Dennis Bullock’s Class of 1988 senior portrait

I attended LAVC and then transferred to USC double majoring in Poly Sci and Communications. Around 2004/2005, I spoke to Vic LeBreton, the former Dean of Students, and he encouraged me to apply for a teaching position at Providence. The late PHS teacher, Ron Scholten hired me for Social Studies. In 2011/2012, I became the Dean of Students, a role that I held for four years. I enjoyed it and liked the problem solving. Politics was always an aspiration of mine, so when I ran for the 43rd District California State Assembly in the 2016 election, I was grateful to be able to stay on teaching part-time. Providence has been my career, my livelihood, and allowed me to pursue my passions.

Providence has been my career, my livelihood, and allowed me to pursue my passions

What elements of the Providence culture have remained consistent?

Marisa Paolone: Many elements of our culture remain. Providence is like Cheers; a place where everybody knows your name and knows you personally. We’ve retained an environment that celebrates faculty and encourages student strengths. We’ve also remained consistent in teacher individuality with instruction, appreciation for our alumni, and our strong academics. At Providence, we do what we can to help students succeed.

What was the greatest gift Providence gave you?

Marisa Paolone: As an employee, we have a community of fantastic people to rely on. Providence is my home away from home and my job never feels like work. As a student, I credit Providence for making my high school experience nothing short of perfect.

Former Providence teachers, Jan McLaughlin and Eleonora Greenhill changed my life; I fell in love with writing and Math, and wanted to instill that in others.

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Marisa Paolone ‘96 Mathematics & English Faculty Marisa Paolone as a Providence High School student.
We’ve retained an environment that celebrates faculty and encourages student strengths

PIONEERS THEN & NOW

What do you hope to see for the future of Providence?

Why do you think so many alumni return to Providence as faculty and staff? What was your why?

Robert Parmele: Providence is a special community—one that provides comfort and opportunity. So many alumni have returned over the years because this place provides opportunities to learn, innovate, and to have a voice. My return to Providence was rooted in the mission of the Sisters of Providence and aligned with the vision of Mother Joseph. Mother Joseph is my North Star—she was a builder, an architect, and always served the best interest of the mission.

Robert Parmele: More sustainable buildings and building environments that are conducive to student learning and success. For example, automated room and building systems where the technology supports teaching and learning. I also hope Providence will be recognized as a school community that embraces and celebrates the diversity of all people, including neurodiversity, among students and personnel. Lastly, I hope we continue to define and strengthen our “secret sauce”—our people, mission, and legacy of the Sisters of Providence —as we are no longer the best kept secret in Burbank.

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Robert Parmele’s Class of 2002 senior portrait
We are no longer the best kept secret in Burbank.

FAMILY FIRST—TAKE CARE OF YOUR LOVED ONES

A simple act of care will provide you the peace of mind that your family and other loved ones are taken care of. With an estate plan in place, regardless of your age or circumstances, you can validate your wishes and protect your family. A will provides relief and gives direction to your surviving family members. Although this all makes sense and it is definitely something we all should have in place, why do almost 67% of American adults not have an up-to-date will?

Making a will doesn’t have to be complicated or scary, but many people avoid the task because they assume it will be. At Providence, we’re always looking to strengthen our community and provide resources to make your life safer and easier. We’re excited to share our partnership with FreeWill which ensures that every member of our community has the power to easily define a vision for the future through a legal will, at no cost.

This will-writing tool from FreeWill makes the process easy, intuitive, and fast: in less than 20 minutes, you can make a will and make a plan for the future. Since 2017, FreeWill has helped over 750,000 people write their wills and begin their legacy. Their platform has been featured in Forbes, the New York Times, and Oprah’s 31 Best Ways to Make a Difference, and makes this important legal service accessible to all.

We encourage you to extend your support for our mission beyond today and consider creating a lasting legacy at Providence. Your membership in the Circle of Caring will ensure Providence remains a strong and caring community that is rooted in the shared values given to us by the Sisters of Providence - for generations to come.

Get started today by scanning the QR Code or visiting www.freewill.com/providencehigh

If you have any further questions about FreeWill or Planned Giving at Providence, please contact the Development Office.

Charles Schaefer ‘13 on set Charles brings his expert lighting skills to the set for one of Mexico’s top bands, Grupo Firme. Charles Schaefer ‘13 on set Charles rigs Cooke Anamorphic lenses to a car using suction cups to capture dynamic driving shots.

A LETTER TO PROVIDENCE

After earning my BFA, I spent two amazing years traveling the U.S. for CBS shows capturing real stories and uncovering hidden truths for CBS’s “48 Hours,” “38 NCIS,” and one of their newest flagship series, “Whistleblower.” After filming over 35 hours of episodes and covering stories in 46 states I returned home to Los Angeles. It was an incredible adventure, but it was also a turning point in my career. Through my work behind the camera, I discovered my true passion: lighting. And in 2020, I took the leap and founded Sparklite Rentals, where we supply lighting and grip equipment to narrative films, music videos, commercials, and digital productions in the Los Angeles film community. We bring our clients’ vision to life through lighting design and technology that move the boundaries of storytelling to new limits. It’s been a wild ride, but I couldn’t be happier to be doing what I love, every single day.

Since graduating in 2013, the creative opportunities at Providence have taken me on an exciting journey from virtual reality video game programming to high-end commercial film making. The Media Focus Program, directed by Joe Ingraffia at the time, gave me a unique opportunity to explore my love of storytelling, imagery, and entrepreneurship. Through the extensive 4-year program I engrossed myself in the world of media and history from Kinetoscope to Avatar in 3D. Providence allowed me to create my own short films that went on to win multiple awards and help further my education on a subject I was extremely passionate about. This exposure helped me land a job teaching a media production workshop for the Los Angeles Museum of the Holocaust right upon graduating. The art departments at Providence overlapped in ways that enriched my growth as a student. The amazing theater program is where I learned complex technical skills like stage lighting on a grid with over 50 lights and the chance to program over 200 scenes. It was these experiences that drew me to the Film and Television program at Cal State Northridge, with a concentration in Virtual Reality. I followed my curiosity for multimedia production and honed my skills in building and coding VR games, while also gaining hands-on experience in producing documentary films, music videos, and commercials.

During my time at Providence High School, I was deeply impacted by the school’s core value of being a Pioneer. This value embodies the belief that anyone can achieve their goals and dreams if they have the courage and determination to create new roads of opportunity instead of taking the road most traveled. Additionally, the school placed great emphasis on the value of justice, which served as a guiding compass for me as a leader. The media and art programs at Providence High School provided me with invaluable experiences that helped shape my creativity and gain understanding for the visual medium. Without these programs, I would not be the same artist and entrepreneur I am today. It was the Pioneer spirit and values that opened doors to working for organizations and artists such as Puma, Amazon, FOX NFL, Blackbear, Big Sean, Avril Lavine, and Rise Against. The handson skills and lessons I learned while creating my own projects in high school have directly contributed to the success of my company and work to this day. Thanks to the foundation provided by Providence High School, I continue to push the boundaries of my creativity and share the most I have to offer with the world.

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Letter by Charles Schaefer ‘13

SPOTLIGHT ON ANDREW DEMIRCHYAN ‘05

After graduating from Providence in 2005, Andrew Demirchyan attended the University of California, Los Angeles, where he graduated in the top 3% of his class. He then pursued his law degree at UC Law San Francisco (formerly known as University of California, Hastings College of the Law) after working in the real estate industry for a few years. He is currently a practicing attorney at Allen Matkins, where he represents developers, owners, and financial institutions in complex commercial real estate transactions, including secured lending, commercial leasing, acquisitions, and dispositions. Prior to joining Allen Matkins, Andrew served as the Deputy White House Liaison for the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD), a White House-appointed position where he acted as Senior Advisor to Secretary Julián Castro for presidential personnel and appointments. In this role, Andrew supported the president and secretary’s leadership of HUD, and guided HUD’s leadership through the political and legal aspects of transitioning to a new administration.

His considerable government background also includes serving as a National Security Associate and a Vetting Legal Intern at the White House. His responsibilities included assisting in vetting President Obama’s Executive Branch nominees/appointees with a focus on national security agencies. Andrew prepared recommendations to the president on presidential appointments and personnel actions, as well as federal clemency petitions. He also assisted with drafting Obama Administration transition documents.

Andrew is an active volunteer in the community and frequently represents land trusts in their acquisition of land for conservation purposes on a pro bono basis, helping these organizations preserve land for public and educational uses. His passion for community service goes back to PHS, where he was heavily involved in different service projects around the Burbank area with organizations like the Key Club, of which he was president while at PHS. Andrew serves on his firm’s Diversity Committee and has helped lead the charge on various firmwide DEI initiatives. He is admitted to practice law in California, New York, and Washington, D.C.

Andrew deeply values the time he had at PHS, as it helped him understand how to use his inquisitive mind to ask tough questions and seek solutions. He encourages all PHS students to fully leverage the excellent resources of the school in helping them craft their future education and career paths. One of his fondest memories from his time at PHS was serving as the editor-in-chief of his senior year yearbook in 2005, where he collaborated with past PHS alumni from different years to highlight the school’s 50th anniversary.

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Annual Report documenting Providence High School’s 2021-2022 fiscal year.

EXPENSES

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Salaries & Benefits $6,811,946 Employee benefits and taxes $1,389,762 Supplies $787,185 Purchased services, utilities, and other $2,932,229 Depreciation $785,117 Total Expenses
$10,029,509 Tuition & Fees $870,5047 Other Operating Revenues $487,458 Contributions $423,738 Interest Income $33,260 Net realized
unrealized (loss) gain on investments ($413,436) Services provided by affiliates $1,869,895 Net assets released from restrictions for operations $429,255 Total revenues, gains, and other support without donor restrictions in 2021-2022 $11,535,217 Revenue & Gains Expenses
in 2021-2022
and
0 10 20 30 40 50 60 70 80 75% 4% 4% < 1% - 4% 16% 4% 54% 11% 6% 23% 6%

DONORS

Teri McQuaide Abbott ‘62

Mrs. Helen Abe

Linda Malouf Abraham ‘62

Nona Rodriguez Acosta ‘81

Cynthia Haran Adelman ‘75

Kelli-Ann Recker Agner ‘77

Vahe Akopian ‘00

The Providence High School community would like to acknowledge and express gratitude to the following patrons who have graciously made donations to Providence High School from April 23, 2022 to March 31, 2023. The Development Department does its best to ensure all donors are recognized, however if we inadvertently missed someone, pleae accept our sincere apology and know that your generosity did not go unnoticed.

Tina Thompson Billingsley ‘79

Barbara Billington-Smart ‘65

Mrs. Clara Bird and Mr. David Bird

Mr. David Bird

Bob Smith BMW

Ms. Anne Boland and Family

Ms. Susana Bordey & Family

Mr. Raul Borja

Marguerite Wozniak Boyle ‘72

Ms. Cece Braun

Mrs. Kathleen Braun

Sister Helen Brennan, SP

Melissa Hayes Brennan ‘77

Kathy Martinet Buccola ‘61

Dennis Bullock ‘88

Rita Trinkaus Cooney ‘66

Joanne Margarit Cooper ‘66

Mr. and Mrs. Kenneth C. Coopman

Mr. and Mrs. Harry Coutee

Mr. Joseph Coyne

Mr. Thomas Craven & Family

Mr. and Mrs. James Crenshaw & Family

Mr. Justin Crowe

Mr. and Mrs. Daniel Curtis

Ms. Palmer Davis and Mr. Greg Fuller & Family

Michael A. DeMarco ‘09

Mr. John Delaney

Alexa Dell’Acqua ‘80

Mr. and Mrs. Tim J. DeLuca

Mr. Samuel DeMello

William Alfonso ‘91 and Viviana Del Cid Alfonso ‘91

Mr. and Mrs. Gregory Alpert

Mr. and Mrs. Nick Amirian

Dr. Emily Arambulo and Mr. Karl Arambulo

Sunny Levasseur Arford ‘61

Sydon Arroyo ‘00

Mr. and Mrs. Adam Arteaga

Mr. and Mrs. Leon Ashjian & Family

Dr. Ghassan Assaf and Dr. Suzan Ghrair & Family

Dr. James Astorga

Barbara Fotine Atkins ‘62

Ms. Joy Aveni

Mrs. Margarita Bachmann

Mrs. Vickie Bagwell

Mr. and Mrs. John Ball

Mr. and Mrs. Ivan and Olga Barahona

Mrs. Olga Batten

Majelane Bautista ‘06

Ms. Kathleen Beckett

Ms. Kenya Beckmann

The Benevity Community Impact Fund (Biogen)

The Benevity Community Impact Fund (Dolby)

The Benevity Community Impact Fund (FM Global)

The Benevity Community Impact Fund (Getty)

The Benevity Community Impact Fund (Microsoft)

The Benevity Community Impact Fund (Netflix )

The Benevity Community Impact Fund (Warner Bros)

The Benevity Community Impact Fund (Xerox)

Sheila Florence Benson ‘64

Ms. Marcella Berga

Mr. and Mrs. Michael Bernstein

Mr. and Mrs. Stanley Billings

Stratiscope

Mr. Ryan Cadiz

Mr. and Mrs. Dean Cala &Family

Camden Asset Management, L.P.

Dr. Angelique Campen & Family

Mr. Jaime Campos

Karissa Caperina ‘06

Robert Cappadonna ‘79

Ms. Joann Caputo and Ms. Willie Cintron

Karla Hokr Carlsen ‘72

Olga L. Castellanos ‘73

Mr. and Mrs. Jose Castillo & Family

Mr. Alejandro Castro and Ms. Seema Sundar

Mr. and Mrs. Chris Castro & Family

Gregory Castro ‘02

Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Caverly

Mr. Michael Centeno and Ms. Valarie De La Garza

Sister Felma Cerezo, SP

Evelyn Chaidez ‘69

Mr. and Mrs. Mark Chambers & Family

Ms. Barbara Chandler

Marla Schultz Chase ‘68

Mike Chiarodit ‘82

Kevin Choi ‘02

Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Chuchvara & Family

Michelle Fodor Clapp ‘66

Mr. Steven Clark and Mr. Alfonso Zavala

Jason and Jennifer Coito

Mr. and Mrs. Michael Collins

Mary Catherine Crawford Coluzzi ‘62

Trilby Conried ‘69

Mr. Sean Dempsey & Family

Mr. and Mrs. Daniel Dietrich

The Walt Disney Company

Walt Disney Company Foundation

DISTINC_

Los Angeles Dodgers LLC

Carrie Estelle Doheny Foundation

Mr. and Mrs. Matthew J. Domanski

Michelle Engel Douglas ‘84

Richelle Petras Drake ‘62

Mr. Shawn Driscoll

Karen Green Drown ‘62

Mr. and Mrs. Harold Elman

Mr. and Mrs. Neil Elman & Family

Mr. and Mrs. Elord Fajardo

Jennifer Farah ‘04

The Gina Marie Fenton Memorial Fund

Kathleen Kelly Fernan ‘72

Mr. and Mrs. Raymond Ferrante

Mr. Bill Ferrell and Family

Virginia Dalton Ficco ‘62

Mr. Barry Finnegan

Mrs. Keri Flint and Family

Mr. and Mrs. Fabritzio Flores

Jonathan Fonacier ‘03

Ms. Janet Fontaine & Family

Mr. Peter Forlano

Cherie Foster ‘62

Veronica Foster-Rutledge ‘64

Mr. Dan Freedman and Ms. Karen Macarah & Family

Mr. Joshua Freeman

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Mary O’Donnell Freund ‘64

Kristina Clemente ‘00

Mr. and Mrs. David Fulton

Christy Rodriguez Futernick ‘88

Mr. Zhozef Gadimyan and Mrs. Araz Derhartounian

Sharon Young Galindo ‘59

Mr. and Mrs. Kelly and Laurel Garner

Mr. and Mrs. Dino Gavoni

Cathy Gelfuso-Perkins ‘73

Mr. and Mrs. Vic Georgino

Ms. Caren Gitlin

Ms. Alexandra Glickman & Family

Pattie Seward Gocke ‘63

Michelle Goffin Godfrey ‘75

Leslie Carroll Goetzman ‘76

Kerry Gogan ‘75

Goodshop

Mr. and Mrs. Raymond Grabowski

Mr. Richard Graff

Mr. Joseph Granado

Carolyn Urone Greenwood ‘61

Mrs. Erin Griffith

Paula Grimaud-Diniro ‘76

Mrs. Barbara Grossguth

Marie O’Brien Guasco ‘71

Mrs. Linda Gundrum

Mr. and Mrs. Jon Gunn

Margaret Boyle Gustavson ‘70

Kirk and Denise Gutches

Mr. Richard Hall and Ms. Norah Flynn

Scott Hamilton ‘82

Ms. Apryl Hampton

Bill Hannon Foundation

William H. Hannon Foundation

Joe Hanratty ‘82

Mr. and Mrs. Paul Hanson

Linda Pixley Hardman ‘68

Dr. Arjan Harjani

Kristi Ealy Henry ‘82

Mr. and Mrs. Link Harnsberger & Family

Mary Harrington ‘62

Mr. and Mrs. Frazer Harrison & Family

Sister Susanne Hartung, SP

Mr. and Mrs. Ken Schaefer

Sister Mary Hawkins, SP

Karen Hearn-Abbott ‘72

Mr. and Mrs. Luis Hernandez & Family

Carol Ann Carney Hess ‘60

Mr. Dougal Hewitt

Mrs. Claire M. Hickey

Karen Reinhart Hicks ‘84

Penny McQuattie Hill ‘61

Ms. Gillian Hobson and Family

Ms. Elizabeth Hoffman

Claire Dumer Holdaway ‘69

Deborah Melone Hollens ‘66

Mrs. Marilee Hollister

Stephenie-Marie Hope ‘79

Mary Ellen Horan ‘75

Mr. and Mrs. Roy and Jennifer Huang

Karen Hudecek ‘65

Mr. Michael Hunn

Judith Hunt ‘64

Carol Rando Irsfeld ‘59

Michael Jagosz ‘09 and Susan Chambers Jagosz ‘09

Elaine Anastasia Janson ‘64

Ms. Pamela Jensen and Family

James Jimenez ‘02

Melinda Mathison Johnson ‘65

Christopher Jones ‘91

Claudia Williams Joyce ‘66

Mr. Hovsep Karaoglanian and Mrs Aida Kaliniyan

Ms. Alicia Karami

Jodi Reif Kasper ‘76 and Dennis Kasper

Georgette Dvoracek Katuna ‘69

Mr. and Mrs. Kevin Keeshen & Family

Mr. and Mrs. Mike Kemp

Pauline Kiernan ‘73

Ms. Karri Kirsch

Ms. Kimberlee Kirsch

Mr. and Mrs. Henry Kloch &Family

Peggy Dalton Kohls ‘63

Barbara Penkal Kornylo ‘75

Ms. Madeleine Koubikian & Family

Mary Louise Antonelli Krick ‘65

Marla Daniels Kroll ‘77

Mr. and Mrs. Robert Krueger

Mr. Keith Krutwig

Theresa Kubasak ‘69

Mr. and Mrs. David Kuklish & Family

Mr. and Mrs. Scott Kunitz

Ms. Michelle Laforce

Dianne Sorrell Lamb ‘60

Nancy Linsday Lapic ‘61

Ivana Artukovich LeBaron ‘69

Mr. and Mrs. Robert E. Lee

Mr. Robert Lehner

Mr. Jose Leon & Family

Mr. Donald Levan

Mrs. Mary Lippman

Mrs. Consuelo Llana

Mr. and Mrs. Andrew Loschin

Mr. and Mrs. Anton Lubeley

Mrs. Maria Theresa Luca

Adele Pallotti Lucas ‘66

Theresa Monica Ludtke ‘60

Mr. Aaron Lustig and Ms. Heather O’Connor & Family

Karen Loew Maerz ‘65

Molly Mahony ‘73

Mr. and Mrs. Steve and Lisa Mallory

Ms. Aurora Manayan

Neha Guruji Manchandia ‘98

Ms. Nina Mancuso

Mr. and Mrs. Mark Markarian

Dr. Kathleen Ingman and Mr. Carl A. Martellino

Tania Aziz Martenson ‘03

Ms. Kerry Martin

Anthony and Linda Martinez

Ms. Sana Matar

Alexandra Matthews ‘71

Mr. and Mrs. Richard Matthews & Family

Annie Matthews ‘93

Ms. Miranda Mayfield

Mary McDermott ‘71

Edith Kingsley McDevitt ‘60

Mr. and Mrs. James McDevitt

Patricia Simon McInnish ‘72

Mr. Robert McLarty

Mr. Scott McLarty

Sandy Denning McLaughlin ‘67

Nancy McNamara-Trudeau ‘72

Theresa McNichol-Lawrence ‘60

Mr. Roger McNulty and Ms. Jane Gould

Mr. and Mrs. David McNutt & Family

Mr. and Mrs. Myron Medalla

Mr. and Mrs. Paul Mejia

Ms. Raquel Mejia

Constance Melvin ‘62

Edward Mena ‘89

Mr. and Mrs. Michael D. Messex

Mr. Dan Meyers

Eric Miller ‘82

Mrs. Estelita Miller & Family

Mr. Scott Mills and Ms. Jennifer Rebello & Family

Elizabeth Hermann Mitchell ‘60

Ms. Carmen Monarres

Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Mongelli & Family

Sister Carla Montante, SP

Mr. and Mrs. Christopher Montante & Family

Mr. Genderzon Montejo

Kathleen Hurley Montierth ‘65

Mr. Douglas Morales and Ms. Patricia Blanco

Julie McAndrews Mork ‘68

Ms. Allyssa Moscotte

Mr. and Mrs. Brian Mullin

Mr. and Mrs. Mark Munoz & Family

Mr. and Mrs. Jordan Murphy

Barbara Lewandowski Murrieta ‘62

Aram Nadjarian ‘02

Mr. and Mrs. Mike Najarian

Laura Pulido Nash ‘81

Mr. Chuck Neddermeyer

New York Life Insurance Foundation

Linda Newton ‘77

Mr. James Nguyen

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Donnie Dietz Nicoson ‘62

Maria Nieto ‘80

Mr. and Mrs. Joel Ocampo & Family

Mrs. Lydia Ocampo

Mr. James O’Connor

Therese Menez Offer ‘92

Mr. and Mrs. Edward O’Flaherty

Margaret O’Neill ‘70

Mr. and Mrs. Carlos Ortega&Family

Kathleen McLaughlin Ossello ‘64

Mr. Josue Pacheco

Mr. and Mrs. Emmanuel Paja

Ms. Christina Pak

Mrs. Marge Palmer

Marisa Paolone ‘96

Kathleen Courtney Pardi ‘68

Robert Parmele ‘02

Diana Cholakian Pearre ‘05

Mrs. Mayra Pelaez-Myers

Ms. Suzanne Perez

Ms. Sujatha Periasamy

Jeanette Fischer Peter ‘64

Mary Sortino Petersen ‘72

Mr. and Mrs. Robert Phillibosian

Joy Anne Glassmire Pierce ‘81

Mr. and Mrs. Rod Pingul and Family

Virginia Piros ‘82

Mr. Steve Ghermezian and Ms. Teresa Piumetti

Barbara Palumbo Poer ‘59

Mr. and Mrs. Rick Ponedel

Mr. Stuart Posin

Cynthia Preciado ‘00

Providence Ministries Sponsors

David Pulido ‘81

Virginia Keefer Pullen ‘59

Natalie Qasabian ‘10

Ms. Fitzhashes Raagas Ranises

Ms. Loretta Radwick

Ralph’s Grocery Company

Mr. and Mrs. Rafael Ramirez & Family

Suzanne Ramsey ‘70

Bradley Recker ‘78 and Rita Figliuzzi Recker ‘81

Mr. Matthew Redinger

Regina Shermer Reed ‘69

Mr. and Mrs. Edgardo Regala

Mrs. Mary Ann Reherman

Gail Reisman ‘73

Mrs. Ashley Rivers

Mrs. Marian Robbins

Mr. and Mrs. Boris S. Rodriguez

Mary Rohan ‘73

Mr. and Mrs. Ed Romano

Maureen Birney Rosenblatt ‘61

Michael Ross ‘84

Mr. and Mrs. Brian Roth

Ms. Danielle Roumbos

Mr. and Mrs. Edward and Tatiana Rozenburg

Jessica Rosa Rucker ‘85

David and Maureen Rufus

Mr. and Mrs. Timothy Ruiz

Mr. and Mrs. Tony Russo

Beverly Belkiewicz Saliba ‘60

Mr. and Mrs. Bernard Salinas & Family

Danny Sanchez ‘95 and Christina Diaz Sanchez ‘95

Mr. and Mrs. Jose Sanchez & Family

Hazel Agdeppa-Sangalang ‘97

Sanger Family Foundation

Sister Joeline Santiago, SSS

Mr. and Mrs. Romeo Santos & Family

Mr. and Mrs. Sam and Jennifer Sarkisian

Mr. and Mrs. Racelito Sarmiento

Sister Barbara Schamber, SP ‘61

Mr. and Mrs. Tom Scheerer

Kathleen Casey Schmidl ‘67

Mr. and Mrs. Paul R. Schmitt

Eric Schulz ‘87

Steven Schwimmer ‘89

Mr. and Mrs. Joe Sciuto

Mr. Benjamin Segura and Ms. Diana Cardenas

Mr. and Mrs. Juan Segura

Mr. Patrick Paeper and Ms. Ana Sensenstein

Mary Rausch Sepucha ‘61

Mr. and Mrs. Vartan Seropian

Mr. and Mrs. Jamie Seyberth

Mr. Michael Shapiro

Mrs. Andrea Sher

Marina Shudic ‘70

Charmaine Burke Siciliani ‘67

Suzanne Sorrell Silbertasch ‘59

Mr. and Mrs. Simon Simitian

Ms. Maura Simon and Family

Sisters of Providence

Mr. and Mrs. Kevin Sizemore & Family

The Timothy and Judith Smith Foundation

Mr. Greg Snow

Dianne Monteleone Southern ‘68

Laurie Smith Spagnolia ‘74

Mr. and Mrs. Jimmy Spencer

Mr. and Mrs. Randy Spendlove

Mr. Thomas Stafford

Terence Stephenson ‘95

Helene Thompson Stevenson ‘64

Ms. Barbara Stoliker

Marguerite Story-Baker ‘64

Mr. Tracy Stroh

Mrs. Bonnie Jean Sutton

Sister Mary Therese Sweeney CSJ

Mr. David Swift and Ms. Beth Eras & Family

Kathleen Burke Tait ‘68

Mr. and Mrs. Alec Tan

Mr. and Mrs. Daniel R. Tapper

Judy Gilson Tarantino ‘61

Mr. and Mrs. Don Terbush & Family

Karen Teters ‘70

Ms. Barbara Thadeus & Family

Ms. Jill Thomas

Mr. and Mrs. Cesar Ting & Family

Mr. Carlos Torres and Ms. Sandra Jaffa

Ms. Marti Treichel

Mr. Eric Lambert and Ms. Tina Trivan & Family

Eileen Froelich Trujillo

Betsy Sweet Truyoo ‘68

Mr. and Mrs. Bryan Turcotte

Susan Turmell-Husk ‘66

Mr. Scott and Mrs. Jill Turner

Victoria Swackenberg Umans ‘62

Bruce and Judy Egan Umeck ‘75

Ms. Patti Usack

Mr. Craig Valenzuela

Mr. James Varga

Mr. and Mrs. Alberto Vidal

Stacy Vierheilig-Fraser ‘80

Mrs. Delia Vignale

Sister Lucy Villanova, SP

Mr. Inigo Villanueva

Mr. and Mrs. Hernando Villavicencio

Mr. and Mrs. Tom Virtue

Sheridan Hayley Soderstrom Vititoe ‘12

Catherine Wade Shepard ‘60

Mr. and Mrs. Jeff Wadley

James Wagner, Jr. ‘83

Mr. and Mrs. Larry Wagner

Margie Maker Walters ‘71

Marianne Stifter Walters ‘69

Mr. and Mrs. Richard W. Warren

Denise Charland Weddle ‘64

Mr. and Mrs. Kevin Wehrenberg

Patricia Campbell West ‘64

Mrs. Vicki Weston

Sister Teresa White, SP ‘62

Mrs. Jovonne Whiteley

Most Reverend Gerald E. Wilkerson

Ms. Kit Willesee

Mr. and Mrs. Richard Williams & Family

Mr. and Mrs. Sean Wilson & Family

Gabrielle Dagan Winstead ‘84

Mrs. Susan Yee

Mr. and Mrs. Steven Yell & Family

Mr. James Ziegler

Elizabeth Keklikian Zoryan

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Pioneer Day The Class of 2026 getting a taste of what it means to be a Pioneer at their first Pioneer Day!

GIFTS IN MEMORY

Lillian Arquilla

Donation made by Ms. Janet Fontaine & Family

Kathleen Lawrence Berger ‘64

Donation made by Sheila Florence Benson ‘64

Eleanor Billington

Donation made by Barbara Billington-Smart ‘65

Mr. and Mrs. Robert Brennan

Donation made by

Mr. and Mrs. Anton Lubeley

Helen Chen

Donations made by

Mr. Barry Finnegan

Mr. and Mrs. Link Hamsberger & Family

Mr. Stuart Posin

Louise Courtney

Donation made by Kathleen Courtney Pardi ‘68

Sister Lucille Dean, SP

Donations made by

Mr. and Mrs. Michael Collins

Mr. and Mrs. Kenneth C. Coopman

Linda Pixley Hardman ‘68

Ms. Loretta Radwick

Mr. and Mrs. Joe Sciuto

Sister Mary Therese Sweeney CSJ

Bruce and Judy Egan Umeck ‘75

Sister Lucy Villanova, SP

Mrs. Vicki Wetson

Sisters of Providence

Judy Delaney

Donation made by

Mr. John Delaney

Hannah Markey Dempsey

Donation made by

Ms. Joann Caputo

Ms. Willie Cintron

Gina Marie Fenton

Donation made by The Gina Marie Fenton Memorial Fund

Alice Bergman Forlano ‘60

Donation made by Mr. Peter Forlano

David Gala rneau

Donations made by Mike Chiarodit ‘82

James Wagner, Jr ‘83

Sister Renate Hayum, SP

Donation made by Sister Helen Brennan, SP

James Janson

Donation made by Elaine Anastasia Janson ‘64

Larry C. Keeshen

Donation made by Mr. and Mrs. Kevin Keeshen & Family

Atam Keklikian

Donation made by Elizabeth Keklikian Zoryan ‘95

Frank Luca

Donation made by Mrs. Maria Theresa Luca

Pam Mahoney ‘62

Donation made by Molly Mahony ‘73

John and Barbara McQuaide

Teri McQuaide Abbott ‘62

Sister Alexis Melancon, SP

Donations made by Linda Malouf Abraham ‘62

Barbara Fotine Atkins ‘62

Evelyn Chaidez ‘69

Richelle Petras Drake ‘62

Karen Green Drown ‘62

Virginia Dalton Ficco ‘62

Cherie Foster ‘62

Pattie Seward Gocke ‘63

Donnie DIetz Nicoson ‘62

Sister Teresa White, SP ‘62

Janet Panichi

Donation made by Mrs. Keri Flint & Family

Maria Paolone

Donation made by Ms. Caren Gitlin

Sister Priscilla Phillips, SP

Donation made by Marla Schultz Chase ‘68

Peter Schmitt

Donation made by Dianne Monteleone Southern ‘68

Sister Frances Stacey, SP

Donation made by Michelle Fodor Clapp ‘66

Sister Patricia Vartanian, SP

Donation made by Carol Ann Carney Hess ‘60

Nannette Wozniak

Donation made by Marguerite Wozniak Boyle ‘72

Jon Wunderlich

Donation made by Elaine Anastasia Janson ‘64

Hugo Zapata

Donation made by Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Mongelli and Family

Geri Golden Arnold

Donation made by Carol Rando Irsfeld ‘59

Roger Badillo

Donation made by Mr. and Mrs. Dean Cala and Family

Conrad Davis

Donations made by Ms. Palmer Davis and Mr. Greg Fuller & Family Mrs. Marge Palmer

Raymond Engel

Donation made by Michelle Engel Douglas ‘84

Samantha Engle

Donation made by Mrs. Marilee Hollister

GIFTS IN HONOR OF

Debra King

Donation made by Mrs. Helen Abe

Dean Risk

Donation made by Mrs. Mary Lippman

Kellen Robbins

Donation made by Mrs. Marian Robbins

Sr. Barbara Schamber’s 60th Jubilee

Donations made by Bruce and Judy Egan Umeck ‘75

Providence Ministries Sponsors

Olivia Sher

Donation made by Mrs. Andrea Sher

Ciaran Turner

Donation made by Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Caverly

Pamela Waers

Donation made by Eileen Froelich Trujillo

Charlie Wehrenberg

Donation made by Mr. and Mrs. Kevin Wehrenberg

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NAMED SCHOLARSHIPS

50 Year Club Scholarship Fund

Donations made by

Sharon Young Galindo ‘59

Carol Rando Irsfeld ‘59

Mr. Jose Leon & Family

Barbara Palumbo Poer ‘59

Kathleen Casey Schmidl ‘67

Class of 1975 Scholarship Fund

Donations made by

Cynthia Haran Adelman ‘75

Kerry Gogan ‘75

Mary Ellen Horan ‘75

Barbara Penkal Kornylo ‘75

Eleonora Greenhill Scholarship Fund

Donations made by

Mr. and Mrs. Leon Ashjian & Family

Marguerite Wozniak Boyle ‘72

Claire Dumer Holdaway ‘69

Mr. and Mrs. David McNutt & Family

Aram Nadjarian ‘02

Marisa Paolone ‘96

Marina Shudic ‘70

Kathleen Burke Tait ‘68

Gabrielle Dagan Winstead ‘84

Jainee Abrera KAIROS Scholarship Fund

Donations made by

Mr. and Mrs. Dean Cala and Family Jason and

Jennifer Coito

Alexa Dell’Acqua ‘80

Mr. and Mrs. Luis Hernandez & Family

Mr. and Mrs. Mark Munoz & Family Hazel AgdeppaSangalang ‘97

Sanger Family Foundation

Judy Egan Umeck ‘75

Jirapaun Scholarship Fund

Donations made by

Mr. and Mrs. Henry Kloch & Family

Mrs. Susan Yee

Our Lady of Lourdes Scholarship Fund

Donations made by

Mrs. Claire M. Hickey

Mr. and Mrs. Anton Lubeley

Ms. Aurora Manayan

Mr. James Varga

Rafael Vega Endowed Scholarship Fund

Donations made by

William Alfonso ‘91 and Viviana Del Cid Alfonso ‘91

Mrs. Margarita Bachmann

Melissa Hayes Brennan ‘77

Olga L. Castellanos ‘73

Mr. and Mrs. Jose Castillo & Family

Christy Rodriguez Futernick ‘88

Mr. Zhozef Gadimyan and Mrs. Araz Derhartounian

Marie O’Brien Guasco ‘71

Scott Hamilton ‘82

Christopher Jones ‘91

Ms. Michelle Laforce

Aram Nadjarian ‘02

Mary Sortino Petersen ‘72

Virginia Piros ‘82

David Pulido ‘81

Eric Schulz ‘87

Mr. Benjamin Segura and Ms.Diana Cardenas

Karen Teters ‘70

Judy Egan Umeck ‘75

Reif-Kasper Endowed Scholarship Fund

Donations made by

Jodi Reif Kasper ‘76 and Dennis Kasper

Mr. and Mrs. Joe Sciuto

Sister Alexis Melancon, SP Scholarship Fund

Donations made by

Linda Malouf Abraham ‘62

Kelli-Ann Recker Agner ‘77

Barbara Fotine Atkins ‘62

Sheila Florence Benson ‘64

Evelyn Chaidez ‘69

Mary Catherine Crawford Coluzzi ‘62

Richelle Petras Drake ‘62

Karen Green Drown ‘62

Virginia Dalton Ficco ‘62

Cherie Foster ‘62

Mary O’Donnell Freund ‘64

Pattie Seward Gocke ‘63

Mary Harrington ‘62

Melinda Mathison Johnson ‘65

Georgette Dvoracek Katuna ‘69

Peggy Dalton Kohls ‘63

Theresa Kubasak ‘69

Nancy Linsday Lapic ‘61

Ivana Artukovich LeBaron ‘69

Adele Pallotti Lucas ‘66

Constance Melvin ‘62

Elizabeth Hermann Mitchell ‘60

Barbara Lewandowski Murrieta ‘62

Donnie Dietz Nicoson ‘62

Jeanette Fischer Peter ‘64

Regina Shermer Reed ‘69

Helene Thompson Stevenson ‘64

Judy Gilson Tarantino ‘61

Victoria Swackenberg Umans ‘62

Marianne Stifter Walters ‘69

Patricia Campbell West ‘64

Sister Teresa White, SP ‘62

Sister Lucille Dean, S.P. Memorial Scholarship Fund

Donations made by Mrs. Vickie Bagwell

Tina Thompson Billingsley ‘79

Melissa Hayes Brennan ‘77

Michelle Fodor Clapp ‘66

Mr. and Mrs. Michael Collins

Mr. and Mrs. Kenneth C. Coopman

Mr. and Mrs. Vic Georgino

Mrs. Barbara Grossguth

Linda Pixley Hardman ‘68

James Jimenez ‘02

Mr. Donald Levan

Karen Loew Maerz ‘65

Robert Parmele ‘02

Ms. Loretta Radwick

Sister Mary Therese Sweeney CSJ

Judy Egan Umeck ‘75

Ms. Patti Usack

Marianne Stifter Walters ‘69

Mrs. Vicki Weston

Providence Ministries Sponsors

Sisters of Providence

Sister Renate Hayum, SP Scholarship Fund

Donations made by Sister Helen Brennan, SP

Karissa Caperina ‘06

Mr. and Mrs. Vic Georgino

Sister Mary Hawkins, SP

Mrs. Ashley Rivers

Sister Barbara Schamber, SP ‘61

Judy Egan Umeck ‘75

Mrs. Susan Yee

Tom Durkin Scholarship Fund

Donations made by

Mr. and Mrs. James McDevitt

Robert Parmele ‘02

Natalie Qasabian ‘10

Judy Egan Umeck ‘75

STROLL DOWN MEMORY LANE

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REMEMBERING LINDA WYATT

Linda Lee Wyatt, age 72, of Los Angeles, passed into eternal life on November 26, 2022. Born and raised in Albany, New York, Linda knew from an early age that teaching was her calling and set up a play school to teach the younger kids on the block. She headed West in 1968 to attend UCLA and graduated Phi Beta Kappa (1972). She earned her California teaching credential the next year.

Linda found her second “family” at Providence High School in Burbank, California, where she began teaching French in 1974, and eventually became World Languages Department Chair. She taught at Providence for 44 years and retired in 2017. Linda was a devoted teacher and an inspiration to her students. Colleagues and students remember her as full of a joie de vivre, always smiling and laughing, and passionate about teaching French. In 1994, she received a Los Angeles Times Teacher of the Year Award. Over the years, she delighted in leading summer trips to Europe, where students could experience the living language. Her favorite destination on these trips was Paris.

The Sisters of Providence were a lifelong influence on Linda. She was inspired by their faith and commitment to service to others. She valued their friendships and was honored to become a Sisters of Providence Associate in 2012.

Linda was a joyful soul, generous and full of optimism. She loved travel, the arts, Disneyland, the Hollywood Bowl, Yosemite National Park, and her two sweet kitties, Tigger and Roo.

Linda is predeceased by her parents, B. Woodrow Wyatt and Julie Wyatt, and her sister-in-law, Catherine Wyatt, of Albany, New York. She is survived by her sisters Wendy Wyatt (John Murphy) and Julie Ann Lofgren (James), her brother Woodrow Wyatt, nephews (Matthew, Kyle, Jonathan, Nathaniel), and nieces (Stephanie, Emily).

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

PHS faculty member, Danielle Arzaga, for the passing of her father, Larry Garcia.

Renee DiGregorio ‘66 for the passing of her brother, Albert Zuniga.

Barry Finnegan for the passing of Helen Chen ‘19.

The George Family for the passing of their father and grandfather, Tirso George.

Sister Susanne Hartung for the passing of her brotherin-law, Jim O’ Connor.

The Hodges Family for the passing of Michael Kemp.

Jean Ornelaz for the passing of Thomas Ornelaz.

PHS faculty member, Marisa Paolone, for the passing of her mother, Maria Paolone.

Sydnee Risk ‘92 for the passing of husband, Jason Risk.

Richard Robles for the passing of Sherri Dugas ‘82.

Mary Ann Sladitch-Lanz for the passing of Tyler John Lanz.

Jim Tedford for the passing of his wife, Claudia Tedford.

Ava Tibbs ‘22 and Jordan Tibbs ‘17 for the passing of their mother, Sonja Augustine.

Patricia Walling for the passing of her husband, Doug Walling.

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MEMORIAM
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.

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