In the Blink of an Eye,
Our hearts mourn for the loss of Mrs. Trudy Mazzarella, Mrs. Jan Lovette, and Ms. Lisa J. Nollette. Like Mary’s yes, these outstanding women said yes to Rosary High School. Each one made a lasting impact on the young women, teachers, and families they served during their tenure and their legacy will forever live on at Rosary. This year’s Red & Gold production, In the Blink of an Eye, will be performed in their honor.
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As a tribute to each of these women, Rosary has launched the following funds:
Trudy Mazzarella Tuition Assistance Fund
Jan Lovette Fund for Faculty & Staff Retention
Lisa Nollette Memorial Kairos Scholarship
www.rosaryacademy.org/donate
"And Mary said, 'Behold the handmaid of the Lord; be it unto me according to thy word.' And the angel departed from her."
Luke 1:38
Dear Parents, Alumnae, and Friends,
Welcome to Rosary Academy’s 53rd production of Red & Gold! The tradition of Red & Gold is uniquely Rosary. For over 50 years, Royals have captivated audiences and often amazed themselves. There is truly nothing else like this extraordinary tradition! Each year the production is unique, created entirely by the student body. Over the past six weeks, our students have been diligently preparing for this performance. Their dedication, enthusiasm, and teamwork were evident from the first day of practice. What you will see is a diverse and striking mix of talents, abilities, and creativity to interpret the theme, In the Blink of an Eye.
Only six weeks ago, each young woman discovered the role she would play in helping her team create a masterpiece. Rosary students understand every part/role is essential. “If one part suffers, every part suffers with it; if one part is honored, every part rejoices with it” (1 Corinthians 12:26). This is the spirit of Red & Gold! As the girls take center stage, notice the newfound confidence sparkling in their eyes and the spring in their step. Red & Gold is more than a performance – it is a vehicle for forging friendships and extracting leadership talents
Red & Gold contributes to the development of leaders and visionaries. The energy and excitement of Red & Gold help students comprehend the value of innovation, initiative, creativity, friendship, and responsibility. Red & Gold builds community.
The incredible project that is Red & Gold takes many individuals to be successful. I am keenly aware of the magnitude that is Red & Gold. The many hands and hearts of all members of the Rosary community make Red & Gold a reality. Rosary Academy is profoundly grateful to
• The Red & Gold teams for their cooperative spirit
• All captains for their outstanding leadership
• The White Team for their organizational guidance
• Ms. LaBonte for her inspiration and devotion to the process
• Mrs. Huerta for her guidance
• Mr. Kahler, Mr. Gleason, Mrs. Decreny, Mr. Virola, Mrs. Ritchey, and their crew for their loyal commitment to our annual process
• The Rosary Faculty & Staff for their unwavering encouragement
• The Rosary parents for their enthusiastic support and service
• Rosary Alumnae for creating the vision and developing the Red & Gold tradition
• The friends of Rosary for their support and patronage
• The Administration and Staff of Servite High School for their generous and faithful hospitality
On behalf of all who minister at Rosary Academy, thank you for being here in support of our students and this wonderful tradition.
Join me in congratulating both teams for their winning attitudes and friendly spirit of competition. These young women, their loyalty to Our Mother Mary, and their dedication to Rosary are a source of great pride for our school community, their families, and their friends.
Happy Red & Gold! Go Royals!
Yours in Christ,
Shawna L. Pautsch, Ed. D. Head of School
Since 1971, Red & Gold has been one of the most anticipated events at Rosary (High School) Academy. It is difficult to imagine that today’s polished program comes from such humble beginnings. From Rosary’s founding in 1965 until 1968 the students held an annual talent show. Charlotte Ovando, a parent, approached Sister Marie Jeanne, who was principal at the time, with an intriging idea; she proposed that the entire student body be divided into two teams and compete in a variety of both theatrical and athletic feats. Since there were no facilities for the event, the idea was shelved and did not reappear until 1971, when the first “Red & Gold Meet” took place.
The initial production differed slightly from Mrs. Ovando’s original proposal. The meet was a sequence of performances by the various categories; one team’s category would perform first, then the other’s. For example, Red choral would sing a medley of songs, then Gold choral would perform their own compilation. Because the entire audience at St. Joseph Parish Hall (Placentia) did the judging, the meets would take more than four hours. Needless to say, the first realization of the dream was something of a nightmare, but a tradition had
begun. The format was nearly the same the following year when the meet took place at the Valencia High School (Placentia) auditorium, except that there were only a few judges, those who were experts in a particular field of theatre arts. In 1973, the production evolved from simple “theatrical Olympics” into the grand piece that it is today.
However, the change was not peaceful; it began with a small war during a student council meeting. Junior class president Rosemary Koenig proposed that each team incorporate all categories into a play. The council members labeled this “preposterous,” “outlandish,” and “entirely impossible.” There was a heated argument about what high school students were capable of organizing. Despite the doubts of the student council, the idea was attempted and was a success. Since then, Red & Gold has been held at either Plummer Auditorium or Servite High School Theatre. The ingenuity and originality that characterize Rosary’s Red & Gold production have been unwavering since 1968 when Mrs. Ovando first suggested the idea.
White Team Astronauts
Adriana Arroyo ‘23
Gigi Coo ‘24
Madison Hayward ‘23
Cadiz Salazar ‘23
Ella Sy ‘23
Kimi Watanabe ‘23
The Black Team
Mr. Scott Kahler
Mr. Isaac Gleason
Mr. John Virola
Mrs. Katie Decreny
Mrs. Kathie Ritchey
The Servite Tech Crew
Alumnae & Category Judges
Computer Graphics I & II
Ms. Valeria Duque
Katriel Cenabre ‘23- Mascot Artist
Isabella Cantos ‘26– Program Cover Design
Ms. Katie Tijerina ‘15– Program graphic designer
Dr. Shawna L. Pautsch
Mr. Sean Basford
Mrs. Nicola Huerta ‘94
Ms. Maggie La Bonte ‘09
Rosary Academy Parent Council
Faculty & Staff of Rosary Academy
Mr. Stephen Walswick and the Servite High School Community
And thank you to OUR PARENTS – our biggest fans!
Many elements are considered in the selection of the best overall production each year. Along with the show performance you see, behind the scenes points are given to overall spirit, cooperation, community service, participation, and more.
1971 RED
1972 GOLD - “Oldies but Goodies”
1973 GOLD
1974 RED - “The Wild, Wild West”
1975 GOLD - “Just Imagine”
1976 GOLD - “The Games People Play”
1977 GOLD - “Water Worlds”
1978 GOLD - “It’s a Small World After All”
1979 GOLD - “Time Passages”
1980 GOLD - “Up in the Wild Blue Yonder”
1981 RED - “Could It Be Magic?”
1982 RED - “It’s Just My Imagination”
1983 RED - “All in a Day’s Work”
1984 RED - “Before the Sun Comes Up”
1985 GOLD - “The Day History Was Made”
1986 GOLD - “The Ultimate Adventure”
1987 GOLD - “It’s a Mad, Mad World”
1988 RED - “It’s a Mystery to Me”
1989 RED - “Race Against Time”
1990 GOLD - “Once Upon a Time”
1991 RED - “The Best of Both Worlds”
1992 GOLD - “The Eighth Wonder of the World”
1993 GOLD - “The Land of the Lost”
1994 RED - “The Other Side”
1995 GOLD - “Back to Where It All Started”
1996 RED - “Life, Love, and the Pursuit of…”
1997 GOLD - “To Be Continued”
1998 GOLD - “A Shot in the Dark”
1999 RED - “A Fork in the Road”
2000 RED -“Portrait of a Lady: Yesterday, Today & Tomorrow”
2001 GOLD - “There’s Something in the Air”
2002 RED - “Kaleidoscope of Allusions”
2003 GOLD - “A Twist of Fate”
2004 RED - “The Beat Goes On”
2005 GOLD - “Such Great Heights”
2006 RED - “Paradise Found”
2007 GOLD - “When Worlds Collide”
2008 RED - “Out of the Shadows”
2009 GOLD - “Best-Kept Secret”
2010 RED -“Larger Than Life”
2011 RED - “Beyond the Horizon”
2012 RED - “Where the Sidewalk Ends”
2013 GOLD -“Everything Fades to Black”
2014 RED-GOLD (tie) “When the Dust Settles”
2015 RED - “Hanging on a Moment”
2016 RED - “Rising Tide”
2017 GOLD - “A Stroke of Genius”
2018 RED - “Game Over”
2019 RED- “Between the Lines
2020 (Covid)- “A Magic Moment”
2021 Red “The Grand Illusion”
2022 Gold “One in a Million”
Scene 1: Come Sail Away!
Scene 2: The Game is A-fin…
Scene 3: No Falling Off the Pool Deck!
Scene 4: A Conjugal Excursion?
Scene 5: The Pieces Drift into Place
Scene 6: Return to Sender, Sailor!
SCENE BREAKDOWN
Scene 1: Whodunnit?
Scene 2: Meet The Detectives
Scene 3: Rome Hyatt
Scene 4: Jack
Scene 5: Mando Gets Groovy
Scene 6: Mick
Scene 7: Victoria Byron Astair
Scene 8: One Way or Another, We’re Gonna Find This Thing
Scene 9: The Goldie Gala
Hailey Kalcevich ‘26
Charlotte Ritter ‘26
Emma Takahashi ‘26
Kailey Lugo ‘23
Elaina Borbon ‘25
Emily Edgington ‘26
Isabella Jimenez ‘23
Isabella Corte ‘24
Jackie Sanchez ‘23
Justine Patriquin ‘26
Leilani Pineda ‘24
Sasha Bella Regalado ‘26
Sami DiCrisi ‘26
Vanessa Malagon ‘26
Lizzy Riebli ‘26
Shelby Villalobos ‘25
