Progress: Summer 2018

SUMMER 2018

PROGRESS A P U B L I C AT I O N F O R A L U M N I A N D PA R E N T S

A tribute to

Patricia Tennant

Class of 2018 Congratulations to our 417 seniors who celebrated their graduation on Br. Fisher Iwasco, C.S.C., Field May 27.

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Celebrates!

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A Message from the Acting President Dear Friends, I am incredibly happy for my dear friend and colleague, Patty Tennant, who is retiring after 37 years of faithful service to the students, parents, faculty, staff and administration of Saint Francis High School.

She has made an impact on all areas of the school and now looks forward to more time with her family, especially her grandchildren.

I am certain there will indeed be more rest and recreation in her immediate future, and she will be missed tremendously.

“We indeed are God’s creation and are called to responsible stewardship and care of ourselves.”

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For all of us who strive for balance in our lives, there is a deeper meaning to the word “recreation” when we look at it in this way: re-creation. We indeed are God’s creation and are called to responsible stewardship and care of ourselves. In August we will begin a new school year where our school community will embark on the BRIC theme of “Celebrating Family,” and to do so authentically, we must first make every effort to seek balance in our lives. I invite you all to join us in this quest.

Know that my prayers for you and your families accompany this issue of Progress.

And I must share with you that my prayers will focus on providing the opportunity for you to return to your center of balance, truly times of re-creation. God Bless you!

Sincerely in Christ,

For me, the model for this balance that is necessary and crucial to our well-being is the Fr. Tony Mancuso person of Jesus Christ himself. Throughout the Sacred Scriptures we see that Jesus, although constantly sought after by the people, made time to retreat to a place of calm, whether it be the mountain top, the desert or the sea.

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Likewise, I hope this letter finds you well and enjoying rest and relaxation over the summer months. At the closing liturgy for our faculty and staff, I used the image of an archer’s bow string that, if not allowed to return to its resting position, becomes absolutely useless. Striking a balance between the complex demands of today’s world, enjoying our families and caring for ourselves is crucial. Certainly we need to model intentional renewal in our own lives so that our children might see the importance of seeking balance in their lives.

He did this in order to have time alone with the Father and then humbly returned to serve the people with love and grace.

Progress is published by the Institutional Advancement Department for the alumni, parents and friends of Saint Francis High School.

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SUMMER 2018 VOLUME 46 NO. 1

PROGRESS

Principal Patricia Tennant stands with Lancer football team captains while awaiting the coin toss at the state championship game.

INSIDE THIS ISSUE

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SCHOOL NEWS Read about our latest campus news, including our students’ walkout to protest gun violence, their support for Cardinal Newman High School and the Lancer robotics team’s successful run.

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A FINAL FAREWELL TO PATRICIA TENNANT Principal Tennant steps down from Saint Francis after 37 years of service.

We pay tribute to Mrs. Tennant and the ways in which she has led and shaped our school.

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ALUMNI IMPACT Ben Hadrovic ’12 and Khalid Johnson ’13 immerse themselves in the educational world of high school students as the first Holy Cross alumni interns.

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While turbulent winds threatened to overturn the sideline benches at Hornet Stadium in Sacramento, the Lancers stood firmly planted and victoriously claimed the school’s first California Interscholastic Federation state football championship. Saint Francis clinched the title by defeating Grace Brethren (Simi Valley) 22-13.

“It was a phenomenal game,” said Coach Greg Calcagno ’83. “The players did a great job all year playing up to their potential and fighting through injuries.”

They headed to Sacramento after securing the NorCal crown by defeating Manteca. Additional highlights during the season included great wins against perennial WCAL rivals Bellarmine and Mitty. In anticipation of another exciting season, Coach Calcagno expects the team to be just as hungry for wins in the fall.

“ The Miracle Worker” engages emotions Student thespians celebrated the strength of the human spirit with the fall drama “The Miracle Worker.”

The classic story portrayed the relationship between Annie Sullivan, a persistent teacher, and Helen Keller, her blind and deaf student. The emotionally-driven production revealed universal themes such as respect, acceptance, perseverance and connections that resonated with viewers.

“It’s amazing to come together on a difficult piece of work and pull it together. Being on stage is so rewarding, and I love it,” said junior Jordan Dittberner, who played James Keller, the brother of Helen.

Junior Rachel Hughes (Annie Sullivan) and sophomore Allison Clark (Helen Keller) perform in “A Miracle Worker.”

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Hackathon challenges students to be innovative

Nearly 125 students from 20 local schools gathered at Saint Francis this spring to participate in LancerHacks, the successful hackathon hosted by the Saint Francis programming club. Working in small groups, students had 12 hours to turn an idea, which often addressed a societal issue, into some sort of end product, such as an app or web page.

This was Saint Francis junior Sarayu Namineni’s first time attending a hackathon, and it was incredibly worthwhile, she said. She and her team built a web page devoted to the issue of fresh water conservation. Their idea included a trivia game where money would be donated to water conservation charities on behalf of the user, depending on how many questions were answered correctly.

Initially, Sarayu wasn’t sure if she wanted to commit to staying the whole day. However, she changed her mind once she and her teammates immersed themselves in their research and began working on their idea. Suddenly, 12 hours didn’t seem like very much time at all. t

“I loved working with this group, and I was committed to this idea,” Sarayu said. “It was such an amazing experience, and I had so much fun learning.”

In addition to time to experiment with ideas, the event also included guest speakers from companies such as PayPal and Google, who spoke on timely topics such as cybersecurity and artificial intelligence.

The Lancer boys cross country team, from left: Coach Phil Pompei ’08, Aiden Maddison ’20, Eric Eng ’19, Colton Colonna ’19, Shyam Kumar ’18, Daniel Skahill ’19, Mason Elephant ’19, JP Garcia ’20, Coach Sam Pompei ’06

Cross Country Runs Away with Multiple Titles It was a storybook season for the Lancer boys cross country team.

They not only won the league, section and state titles, but they capped those accomplishments by adding another incredible achievement — finishing ninth at the Nike Cross Country Nationals competition.

In all, the team set school records on every course they ran. All seven Lancers placed in the top eight to win the WCAL title and in the top

11 at CCS. They were the first CCS team to receive an invitation to the national meet. Coach Phil Pompei ’08 was confident about his runners’ skills, but even he didn’t predict the level of success the team had. “I couldn’t be prouder of the work ethic, camaraderie and poise of these young men,” he said.

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The annual International Showcase dazzled once again as students celebrated the wide range of cultures represented at Saint Francis through music and dance. The two-day event also included an exhibit of work from students in AP Art.

Boys golf swings into action The boys golf team capped an already dominant season by winning both the WCAL and CCS championships.

At the WCAL tournament, Saint Francis prevailed over windy conditions and edged out Archbishop Mitty by five strokes. Coached

by Brian Inkster ’68, all six Lancers shot 77 or better on the par-72 Valley Course at Coyote Creek Golf Club.

The Lancer boys golf team, from left: Easton Doyle ’18, Matthew Adams ’19, John Heckel ’21, Moibhi Tyndall ’18, Tyson Dinsmore ’18, Andrew Hiebert ’19, Coach Brian Inkster ’68

Two weeks later, at Laguna Seca Golf Ranch in Monterey, the Lancers beat out Menlo School by four strokes to claim the section title. The top three Lancers, freshman John Heckel and seniors Tyson Dinsmore and Moibhi Tyndall, contributed by each scoring 1-under 70. Only four players in the field finished better.

Jake Turley ’18

Michael Wang ’19

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“Working with such a fine group of young men was a real treat,” said Coach Inkster. “I preached teamwork all year and that is what we were — a strong team!”

Girls soccer wins CCS The injuries and illnesses mounted for the girls soccer team during the season, but the players did not let those setbacks affect their play, as the team won yet another hard-fought CCS championship.

“The feeling that you get when the final whistle blows and the team wins a CCS championship is something the players will never forget,” said Coach Dawn Hill.

Versatility was key this year, with multiple players out due to injury.

Coach Hill changed her lineups several times, and she credited the players for their great attitudes and being ready to step up when asked to switch to different positions.

“We had a lot of new younger players, and our seniors did an amazing job creating a close team atmosphere and instilling confidence in all the players,” said Coach Hill.

Lancers Say Never Again

Students carry signs with the names of those who died in the Parkland and Yountville shootings.

Students at Saint Francis High School joined thousands of young people across the country in standing up and walking out of their classrooms in the national movement to protest gun violence.

During the 17-minute demonstration held in March, students remembered the lives lost at Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School as well as the victims who died in the Yountville shooting, including Dr. Jennifer Gonzales ’03 and her unborn child.

The walkout, which had the support of the administration, served as a platform for students to honor and stand in solidarity with those who have died tragically due to gun violence. Student speakers shared how their families have been touched by gun violence, making the point that it can affect anyone.

“Recognize that from the most basic idea of human dignity, violence, especially gun violence, should never, ever happen,” said senior Catherine Lammersen. “We believe that all life is precious in the eyes of the Lord.”

The morning also served as a mass call to action. Senior Ellie Stanton implored her classmates to take a stand on issues they believe in strongly, whether it be climate change, animal rights or other causes.

“Don’t think of yourselves as leaders of the future. You are the leaders of today,” said senior Ellie Stanton. “We are powerful.”

Following the walkout, students had the opportunity to take additional steps of action, including registering to vote and signing a card for the students of Stoneman Douglas.

Female Wrestlers Power Up Freshmen Mari Davidson and Ellie Malcolm and senior Maddy Herrera each took second place at a wrestling tournament, competing in a girls-only division. They were stunned to hear that they were the first females from Saint Francis to do so well and receive medals, but they downplayed the label of being “first.”

“You just find something that you are interested in, and you do it,” said Maddy.

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Seeing Jesus in new light Forty Lancers stepped outside their comfort zones to attend the “Jesus Reframed” on-campus retreat, where they reinvigorated their faith and broadened their perspective of who Jesus is.

The retreat focused on Catholic heritage, traditions, sacraments and vocations. There were games, testimonies and reflections. A highlight for many was the adoration of the Blessed Sacrament, a time of honoring the Eucharist with prayer and silence with students kneeling at the altar in the chapel. Another highlight was the Eucharistic procession, held in the evening, during which Father Steve Kim walked the campus grounds and blessed the students. Students appreciated the experience of stepping away from their busy schedules and devoting time to reflecting and conversing with fellow teens about spiritual matters.

“There was a sense of community, and it was amazing,” said junior Ana Brockmann. “I loved listening to people’s testimonies and hearing how they carried through in times of trial.”

Lancers claim CCS baseball title

Pitcher Ryan Jeffries '18

For the fourth time in six years, the Lancer baseball team has been crowned CCS champion, this time prevailing 8-3 over their DII opponent Soledad High School.

tournament they hosted over Easter break — the Elite Eight Baseball Tournament in which the Lancers faced tough competition from local teams — and the four walk-off wins they had during the season.

“This season was successful for many reasons,” said Coach Matt Maguire ’96. “We wanted to represent Saint Francis to the best of our ability each time we stepped on the field, and we did that. We ended the season with a win, which not many teams get to do.”

Coach Maguire is already looking forward to next season and building on all that his players accomplished this year. “I am proud of the seniors. They worked hard to be great leaders, which will no doubt yield positive effects on the future of the program,” he said.

This season will be one to remember for the Lancers. In addition to claiming the CCS crown, highlights included winning the 10

Raising hope for Cardinal Newman

Cardinal Newman High School, a Catholic school in Santa Rosa, was nearly destroyed in the fall as a result of the devastating Tubbs fire. In response to the news, Lancers wanted to reach out to show their support for the students who were scattered to several satellite campuses while the school was being rebuilt.

During the Raising Hope Drive at Saint Francis, Lancers asked their families and friends to contribute money that would benefit the rebuilding efforts at Cardinal Newman, as well as support the financial aid endowment at Saint Francis. The ASB, who led the charge in rallying fellow Lancers to raise money for the drive, proudly presented a check at the spring rally to the ASB co-presidents from Cardinal Newman.

Cardinal Newman High School ASB co-presidents Jacob Bentham and Kasey Braun (third and fourth from the left) flanked by Saint Francis ASB members Anna Balistreri, Benny Arra, Naren Karur, Anjalee Patel and Raveen Dhiman.

“At Saint Francis, we celebrate family, and Cardinal Newman is part of our family,” said ASB member senior Raveena Dhiman.

Finding dreams in “A Chorus Line” The stage burst with talent this spring with the arrival of “A Chorus Line,” For senior Pablo Arias, being cast in the musical was rewarding because which tells the story of dancers pursuing their dreams of performing in he received a well-rounded experience in theater. Not only was he a hit Broadway production. responsible for learning his lines and choreography, but he, like others in the drama program, had a hand in other aspects of the show, such as With themes of perseverance and possibilities, the timeless story is props, lighting and mentoring younger students. just as relatable now as it was when the musical debuted. Through the musical, under the direction of Laura Rose, each of their characters describe the victories and struggles they have experienced.

“We’re all there to make the show the best it can be,” he said.

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Lancer water polo teams continue to dominate After facing fierce competition in the WCAL and CCS playoffs, both the boys water polo team and the girls water polo team brought home NorCal championships this year.

One memorable game for the girls was the epic seven-overtime victory against Sacred Heart Prep to clinch the WCAL championship. Another highlight was senior Izzy Mandema’s performance all season. She is the first female Lancer to receive All-American honors four times.

“The team truly came together as the season progressed, and we just kept improving. It was great to see our underclassmen improve under the mentorship of our seniors. They constantly pushed everyone to improve,” said girls coach Brendon Reutebuch.

On the boys’ side, the team prepared for the season and the playoffs by competing against several top-10 teams in the country. As a result, the Lancers gained much experience playing as a cohesive team.

“At the beginning of the season, we challenged the boys with putting team first in all we did. It is evident our work ethic and team-first attitude paid off,” said boys coach Terry O’Donnell ’87.

Lancer robot shines in first world championship appearance The Lancer robotics team concluded their season with their best finish yet, finishing 17th in their division at the FIRST robotics world championships held in Houston, Texas.

“It was exhilarating, it was exciting, and I’m proud of all of us — how we came together and figured out solutions to our technical adversities,” said junior Tarun Amarnath, one of the team’s co-captains.

At robotics competitions, teams form alliances and face off to see which robots can most efficiently complete a series of tasks, in this case, moving and placing the most number of cubes in specific locations on the competition arena. The Lancers strategically built their robot to be small, light and fast, and their design paid off. To get to Houston, the Lancers participated in the Silicon Valley regional, and with their alliance, they won all of their playoff matches and qualified for the world competition, the first time a Lancer team has done so.

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In Houston, the Lancers competed in all 10 qualification rounds and made it as far as the quarterfinal round. Since returning home, club members are even more excited about engineering and technology and looking forward to the possibilities of next year.

“Robotics is a great hands-on way to learn the design process and understand how solutions evolve and take shape,” Tarun said.

Student speakers at SF Talks spark inspiration The breadth of ideas that Saint Francis students pursue was on display at the inaugural SF Talks, a TED-style event in which Lancers inspired their audience with short talks.

The idea to hold such an event at Saint Francis came about after a group of Lancers were selected last year to speak at a TEDxYouth conference sponsored by a local high school. Participating in it made such an impact on them that they were determined to bring something similar to Saint Francis. They formed a club, moderated by Mrs. Leslie Shortal, and worked all year to bring their idea to life. This first SF Talks was a great debut, they say.

In front of 200 attendees, 17 students offered their perspectives on issues such as women and technology, political awareness and contemporary art. Junior Amanda Smith spoke about astrophysics and dark energy and how recognizing the way the universe works can help us understand the significance of our lives. Her decision to take part “The most amazing part was that everyone was already looking forward in SF Talks was to encourage her audience to continue chasing whatever to next year and thinking how they might be involved,” said sophomore makes them curious because the search for knowledge is always exciting. Aishani Aatresh, a club co-founder.

“I was thrilled to be surrounded by intelligent and passionate students who are all on the same mission to help other kids find their voice,” Amanda said.

Historic championship for softball program The Lancers took down the Mitty Monarchs 5-1 to win the CCS Open Division softball title, making this the first section title in the program’s history.

While Coach Mike Oakland had plenty of confidence in his players, even he was surprised at the level of success the team had, which finished with a 23-6 record. “We lost some key players from the previous year, and I wasn’t sure if we were going to be able to fill those seniors’ shoes,” he said. “Fortunately, we had players step up and make huge contributions throughout the season.”

He commended his team for working hard every day in practice and for being willing to make sacrifices to be part of this year’s special team. Through their work ethic, they overcame weaknesses and competed at a high level all season long.

In addition to the Lancers finishing on a high note, another notable fact about this season is that Coach Oakland has the rare distinction of winning CCS titles as a coach in both softball and baseball. The former Lancer baseball coach for a decade, Coach Oakland looks forward to establishing new traditions with the softball team.

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From the Alumni Director Dear Alumni, Our recent commencement ceremony represented the official final campus appearance for the Class of 2018 and for our unrivaled principal, Patty Tennant. As Patty begins a well-deserved retirement, she leaves an indelible mark on the Saint Francis community. And as our former seniors begin their next chapters, we welcome them and their signature spirit into the SFHS Alumni Association. Although it’s difficult to say goodbye to our graduates and our retiring legend, they will forever be integral members of our Lancer community.

To help stay in touch, look for email invitations to Saint Francis social, service and networking opportunities or visit sfhs.com/alumniconnect.

While there, you can update your contact information or share what you’ve been up to so we can include it in our Class Notes section of Progress.

achieve their dream of becoming Lancers. Your gifts have the power to transform students into Holy Cross men and women who achieve their highest potential spiritually, intellectually and socially. If you have not yet had the chance to make your annual gift, please visit sfhs.com/alumnigiving18.

Our tradition continues... Go Lancers!

Greg Calcagno ’83 650 210-2437 gregcalcagno@sfhs.com

Also, thank you to the growing number of alumni who contribute to the Alumni Endowed Scholarship Fund, which helps deserving students

Alumni Social in San Francisco Alumni gather to enjoy complimentary appetizers and drinks at Tank18, an industrial winery in the city.

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From the Alumni Director

Several supporters of the newly created 40 Lancers scholarship attend a luncheon on campus with the recipient.

Class of 1967 Holy Cross

SF community members pool their contributions to support the 40 Lancers Scholarship Program In an effort to make Saint Francis High School more accessible to families, the Alumni Council kicked off the 40 Lancers Scholarship Program last year. The driving principle of this program is that by pooling financial resources, 40 contributors can make a greater impact on a student’s life. Participants agree to commit $2,000 over four years, which will help cover a student’s tuition during his or her time at Saint Francis.

At a recent luncheon, these 40 contributing members, who included alumni, teachers and parents of alumni, were thrilled to meet the student — the first recipient of the 40 Lancers scholarship — whom they will support financially for four years.

The freshman boy expressed his gratitude at the gathering and discussed some of his favorite school activities. His audience was made up of individuals spanning many generations, from graduates of the early days of the school to more recent alumni, like Mario Gosalves ’01.

One of the things Mario likes best about Saint Francis is the people who make up the school community, and he is excited that this freshman will also be able to experience that.

“To this day, many of us have close relationships with past teachers, coaches and administrators who have been there to support us long after we left campus,” said Gosalves. “We are proud that this student is now part of this community and taking full advantage of all the opportunities that Saint Francis has to offer.”

When Gosalves approached his classmate Troy Bienemann ’01 about participating, Bienemann didn’t have to think twice about joining the 40 Lancers program. When he thought about how much his high school experience shaped him, he was more than happy to contribute and give back to the school.

“The community provided me with so much and continues to do so now, more than 15 years after I graduated,” Bienemann said. “What should never be understated is how the school prepares its students for life after Saint Francis. I am who I am today because of Saint Francis and the Holy Cross influence.”

If you would like to join, visit sfhs.com/40Lancers or email gregcalcagno@sfhs.com.

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From the Alumni Director

Lancers reunite and reconnect at the 2017 Grand Reunion

Class of 1967 Holy Cross

Class of 1967 Saint Francis

Class of 1977

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Class Notes 1950s

1970s

Paul Cook ’59 is enjoying retirement with Barbara, his wife of 55 years. Together they play golf, ride on a tandem bike and dote on their grandchildren. Paul says, “Life is good.”

Jackie (Van Schaack) Whitehouse ’78

retired in 2016 and resides in Anchorage, Alaska.

1980s Miranda Ow ’80 is a senior management

analyst for the City of Los Angeles, overseeing budgets and special funds. She is the mother to Ryan, Kyle, and Emily Wong.

1960s Jim Morris ’61 and his wife, Jo-Evelyn, recently celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary. Jim is retired from his position as the Chief Judge of the Juvenile Court of Cobb County. A longtime resident of Marietta, Ga., he is enjoying satisfying volunteer work and a flock of good friends.

Mike Garibaldi ’63 finished in the top

three in the 70+ age bracket in the Oregon Masters Swimming Championship. Last year Mike competed with the USA water polo team in the 70+ age group at the National Masters in Riverside, Calif., and at the World Masters in Budapest, Hungary. As a member of the San Francisco Dolphin Club, Mike has participated in 24 Golden Gate Bridge swims, winning 13 times and holding the club record at 18 minutes, 25 seconds.

Charles Burdoin ’68 is a semi-retired CPA, who writes and teaches estate tax for Thomson Reuters.

Michele (Gagliardi) Fuqua HC ’68

retired from her position as director of fiscal services at a community college in San Jose after a 32-year career. Last year Michele and her husband, David, purchased a 40-acre farm in Oregon.

We’d love to keep you informed about alumni events and hear your latest news!

Please visit sfhs.com/alumniconnect to submit class notes and update contact preferences.

Mike Crowley ’81 is the vice president of Maribel with her children, left to right: Michael, Nicholas and Charmaine Perkins Maribel (Simionato) Linhart ’73 is

finance and administration at Santa Clara University, overseeing the university’s budget, an upcoming comprehensive campaign and extensive construction projects.

retired after 38 years with AT&T and its subsidiaries. Her career began as a long distance and international operator in San Jose and continued in various positions in California and Texas. Maribel moved to Palm Springs with her husband, Grant. They are celebrating 30 years of marriage and enjoying retirement.

Rob Tobias ’82 is the chief executive officer and president of HDMI Licensing Administrator, Inc. Rob has been married to Eileen since 2003.

Maureen Sullivan-Huggins ’77 recently moved to Oregon to be near her children, Kathleen (Howell) Crawford ’06 and Casey Huggins ’11. Maureen is a proud grandmother and enjoys babysitting her one-year-old grandson, Clyde.

Jorg Heinemann ’84 returned to California with his family after an assignment overseas with Sun Power. Jorg is the chief commercial officer at Primus Power.

Terye (Riley) Balogh ’78 is a librarian at

the Santa Clara County Library in Milpitas.

Terye and her husband, Ricky, are the proud grandparents to two grandsons.

Lori (Marynowski) Patterson ’78

is celebrating 25 years of marriage to her husband, Jim. Together they enjoy bicycle century rides, hiking, traveling, and quality time with family and friends. Their adventures have included scuba diving on the Great Barrier Reef and the Cayman Islands and traveling in Australia, New Zealand, Italy, France, Switzerland, Austria, Germany, Poland and Spain. Lori has completed the Death Ride, Tour of California Alps six times.

David Sierra ’78 resides in Los Gatos and is a musician specializing in bass and guitar.

John Brazil ’84 is employed with the

Active Transportation Program in the City of San Jose and is an avid bicyclist.

Mike Hurlston ’84 is the chief executive

officer and director of Finisar Corporation, a manufacturer of optical communication components and subsystems.

Judy (Modderman) Marshall ’84 is a

clinical specialist in pediatric occupational therapy. Previously employed by Lucile Packard Children’s Hospital at Stanford, she began a new venture: opening her own practice, Judy Marshall Pediatric OT & Wellness. Her practice specializes in the treatment of infants and children with serious and life-limiting conditions. Judy, her husband, Anthony, and children, Elliot and Ian, reside in Almaden Valley.

Christopher Gilbert ’87 received his

PhD in philosophy and now teaches at Cuesta College in San Luis Obispo, Calif.

Christopher earned the Teaching Excellence Award and was named Outstanding Academic Employee of the Year by the college president.

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Class Notes 1990s Mark Cabrinha ’90 was promoted to the academic rank of professor and appointed associate dean of academic affairs in the Cal Poly, San Luis Obispo, College of Architecture and Environmental Design.

Prior to teaching at Cal Poly, Mark lived in Chicago, where he worked as an architect specializing in innovative school design. Mark lives with his wife, Idona, and two children in Los Osos, Calif.

2000s Carla (Vaccarezza) Bass ’00 manages

career programs and coaches MBA students at the Northwestern University Kellogg School of Management. Carla married Tim Bass ’99 in September 2015 at Saints Peter and Paul Church in San Francisco, and they held their reception at the Julia Morgan Ballroom. They welcomed their daughter, Sofia Rose, in July 2016.

welcomed their baby boy, Ryder James, on Feb.14, 2018.

Amanda Tyler ’91 is a law professor at

the UC Berkeley School of Law. Amanda published the book “Habeas Corpus in Wartime: From the Tower of London to Guantanamo Bay” with Oxford University Press.

husband, Scotty, is a civil attorney in their firm, the Law Offices of Storey & Storey. A graduate of the Santa Clara University School of Law, Angela is a member of the Santa Clara County Bar Association’s civil practice committee and a past president of the Santa Clara County Trial Lawyers Association.

Breigh (Zack) Finnerty ’95 moved from

California to the Washington, D.C. area with her husband, Lt. Colonel Brian Finnerty, and their twin daughters, Charlie and Sam.

Sera (Paoli) Maben ’97 is a farmer’s

wife and stay-at-home mom. Sera and her husband, Russel, grow rice and olives for olive oil production and are raising three children.

Prior to moving to her current home in Willows, Calif., Sera earned a master’s degree in education and administration from San Francisco State University and worked at Theuerkauf Elementary School in Mountain View.

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Kathleen (Howell) Crawford ’06

remained in Eugene after graduating from the University of Oregon. She and her husband, Andrew, married in 2016 and toured Scotland for their honeymoon.

Kathleen and Andrew welcomed son Clyde in May 2017.

Adriana Widdoes ’06 is a recipient of the 2018 BuzzFeed Emerging Writer Fellowship.

Adriana is a writer and co-editor for Which Witch L.A., a collaborative publishing project with a female focus. The Los Angeles Review of Books published her essay, “Marshmallow Mayonnaise.”

Randall Lim ’90 and his wife, Kristen,

Angela (Foster) Storey ’92, alongside her

Joseph Bramlett ’06 battled back from back surgery to compete in the Panama Championship on the Web.com professional golf tour.

Joe Ceccato ’02 and his wife, Erin,

have a daughter, Arianna.

Leslie (Maglione) Jensen ’03 and her

husband, James, welcomed their second child, Eleanor (Ellie) Marie, in December 2016. Ellie joins big sister Samantha as the latest San Jose Sharks fan in the family.

Kevin Lozares ’04 married Erica Krantz in Justin, Texas in August 2017. They reside in Krum, Texas.

James Bisordi ’05 married Kitty Cabral in May 2017. Mark Degregorio ’05 and Jerret Kasper ’05 were groomsmen.

Danny Cowan ’05 is an international

public relations executive with Starbucks Coffee Co., covering Europe, the Middle East and Africa. Danny previously resided in Hong Kong.

Patrick DeWitt ’05

and his wife, Whitney Todd, welcomed their first child, a son named Walker.

Angeline Mirenda ’08 performed in the chorus and as a featured dancer for the Hollywood Bowl production of “Mamma Mia!” Andrew Montgomery ’08 is a captain in

the US Marine Corps. He is stationed in Kaneohe Bay, Hawaii.

Tracy Hinson ’09 is a meteorologist and

reporter for “Good Day Oregon” on KPTV Fox 12.

Class Notes

Elyse Prevot ’09 married Peter Graves in July 2017 in Houston. Their wedding party included Meaghan Fowler ’09. Elyse graduated from the University of Texas, Austin, and is a first grade teacher in Houston. They reside in Kingwood, Texas.

Tristan Raisch ’09

earned a two-year fellowship grant from the National Institutes of Health to pursue cardiovascular research at the Virginia Tech Carilion Research Institute. Tristan is pursuing a PhD in translational biology, medicine and health.

Johnny Roberts ’09 married Amy Judd in June 2017 on Mercer Island, Wash.

Their wedding party included Johnny’s brother, Connor Roberts ’12, as his best man and Nick Camilleri ’09, Daniel Peterson ’09 and Brian Glassanos ’09 as groomsmen.

Johnny’s sister, Lauren Roberts ’16, served as a bridesmaid.

Geo Saba ’11 is a legislative aide to his

2010s Kirsten Kozlovsky ’10

was honored by the Society of Manufacturing Engineering as a recipient of the 30 Under 30 project recognizing young people who have distinguished themselves in the field of manufacturing. As a Fulbright Visiting Student Researcher, Kirsten worked on the New Zealand Product Accelerator through the University of Auckland and the Auckland University of Technology. Her research examined selective laser sintering of polyethylene.

AJ Scott ’10 was described as a hero in a KRON 4 news story. The reporter credits AJ for rescuing his neighbors from their burning Los Gatos home.

former Stanford University economics teacher, Rep. Ro Khanna (D- San Jose).

Nicola Santoro ’12 is pursuing a master’s

degree in music at Indiana University. While an undergraduate at Westminster Choir College in Princeton, New Jersey, Nicola performed with the Philadelphia Orchestra and Berlin Philharmonic in Carnegie Hall, Verizon Hall and Alice Tully Hall.

Patricia Jia ’14 and Josie Bianchi ’16 appeared on Jeopardy! College

Championship, competing for a $100,000 grand prize. Patricia, a senior at the University of Pennsylvania, and Josie, a sophomore at Stanford University, were selected from 25,000 students applying for the quiz show’s college tournament.

Chris Palermo ’14,

a student at Purdue University’s Krannert School of Management, won Purdue’s top startup accelerator award. Chris and his teammates created an augmented reality education platform, Explore! Interactive, designed to help elementary and high school students with STEM (science, technology, engineering and math) subjects.

Albert Chong ’15 is a contributing author for an online article in the “Journal of Cerebral Blood Flow & Metabolism.”

Albert’s research on new fluid biomarkers for traumatic brain injury may improve detection and potentially prevent the incidence of undetected brain trauma leading to permanent neurological damage.

Josie Bianchi ’16: see Patricia Jia ’14 27

In Memory Olga Aasen, mother of Claudia (Blaine) ’87, Mary-Sonja (Beasley) ’83 and

Illyana (McManus) ’82 (dec); grandmother of Sam Beasley ’12, Josh Beasley ’14 and Cameron Beasley ’16; mother-in-law of Bill Beasley ’82 and Tom Blaine ’82

Joseph Adamo, father of Philip ’66, Robert ’67, Christopher ’69 and

Thomas ’73

Lonnie Austin, husband of Margaret (Chasuk) ’79; brother-in-law of

Gail Ann Makley, sister-in-law of Kevin; aunt of Lisa (Grilli) ’97 and Joe ’01 William (Bill) R. Marken, father of Catherine (Boyle) ’84, Elizabeth

(Fiorentino) ’86, Michael ’89 and Paul ’90

Ed Marten ’60 Jack D. Martinsen, father-in-law of Steve Gomo ’70; grandfather of

Shannen Gomo ’15

Annette Chasuk ’70 HC, Suzanne Chasuk ’71 HC, Thomas Chasuk ’72, John Chasuk ’74 (dec), Robert Chasuk ’76, Patricia Boaz ’77 and Jeanette Twa ’84

John J. Metz, father of John P. Metz ’85

Manuel Balce, father of Julia Marie ’18

’73, Janice ’75, Carol (Galli) ’78; father-in-law of Susan Freeborn Micheletti ’76; grandfather of Gina ’11

Mark Bayer, father of Aimee ’17 Antonina (Nina) B. Bedia, grandmother of Melissa Seaman ’16 Louis D. Bo, father of Steven ’70, David ’73 (dec) and Betty (Smith) ’75;

grandfather of David ’99, Stephanie ’04, Alysha ’08, Andrea ’08 and Marina ’10

Dorothy Burdoin, mother of Stephen ’66, Charles ’68 and Barbara ’71 HC Karen Campi, mother of Lauren (Campi-Legge) ’00 and Jaclyn (Owen) ’01 Donald Cariani, father of Jennifer (Horan) ’84, Leslie ’84 and David ’88 Richard E. Crippen, father of Jill (Erickson) ’79, Rand ’81 and Jacquelyn

(Stamper) ’84

Timothy G. Day ’67, brother of Patrick ’69; member of SFHS Hall of Fame Michael G. Emery ’67

Arthur J. Micheletti, father of Linda (Sweeney) ’70 HC, Elaine (Bedell)

Kurt Motogawa, husband of Kim ’83; father of Kailani ’16, Jakob ’19 and

Josh ’21; son-in-law of Eleanor Cesena ’61 HC (dec) and Victor Cesena ’61; brother-in-law of Teri Peters ’85

Michael Ofori-Atta, father of Alex ’09 Joseph Patti ’63, father of Anthony ’93 and Caroline (Hesse) ’94 David Payne, father of Alexander ’12, Lauren ’15 and Ryan ’19 Kathleen Fischer Peters ’64 HC Anthony Poch, grandfather of Nicole ’16 Jim Pozzi ’62, brother of Michael ’65 Mary Bradley Puorro ’69 HC, sister of Joseph Bradley ’60, Eleanor

Theresa Flynn ’79

Cesena ’61 HC (dec), Robert Bradley ’64 (dec), Stephen Bradley Sr. ’65, Kathleen Bradley’71 HC, Jeanne Pitoniak ’73; aunt of Kim Motogawa ’83, Teri Peters ’85, Stephen Bradley ’86, Shannon Reever ’92; sister-in-law of Donna Bradley ’62 HC and Victor Cesena ’61

Patricia Fleming Frey ’67 HC

Gerald Quilici ’66, brother of Judy (Ehrat) ’69 HC

Sandra Carpene Flahnerty ’61 HC, sister of Diana (Rudner) ’62 HC,

Michael Carpene ’70 and Marcus Carpene ’79

Angela Coen Giordano ’67 HC, wife of Manny ’66 (dec); mother of

Michelle (Gabbard) ’89; sister-in-law of Harold ’67 and Bernadette Rocha ’67 HC

Jennifer K. Gonzales ’03, sister of Stephen ’01, Timothy ’05 and

Gregory ’07

Anthony (Tony) Guerra ’60, brother of Nick ’64; father of

Michael ’91, Ryan ’94 and Justin ’02

Jaymee Gulmatico ’06 John (Jack) Haggerty, father of Katie (Aldridge) ’79 and Meg ’81;

grandfather of Matthew Aldridge ’07, Megan Aldridge ’10 and Claire Aldridge ’14

Robert Kauer, father of Pamela (Lehner) ’70 HC, Richard ’75 and Judy (Guslani) ’76; father-in-law of Chris (Lehner) ’67, Larry (Guslani) ’75, Rita ’75; grandfather of Christi (Collins) ’93, Mike (Lehner) ’96, Brad (Guslani) ’05, Ryan (Guslani) ’07 and Greg (Guslani) ’11 Robert N. Keller, father of Robert ’70 (dec), Nancy (Bunt) ’71 HC, James

Thomas P. Quinn, father of Tom ’80, John ’81, Megan (Riccitiello) ’82, Brian ’83, Eileen (Tarantino) ’85, Dan ’87, Ann (Halkett) ’90 and Catherine (Perry) ’93; father-in-law of Michele (Rossi) ’83 and Frank Tarantino ’85; grandfather of Alexa ’12, Lauren Tarantino ’12, Samantha ’14, Julia Tarantino ’15, Brendan ’18, Liam ’20, John Tarantino ’21 Bruce Radue ’64, brother of Diane ’63 HC Patrick Raymond ’02, son of Philip ’66; nephew of William ’65 Susan C. Saso, mother of Mike Saso; mother-in law of Alison ’89;

grandmother of Morgan ’20

Joseph F. Schram, father of Mary Jeanne (Miller) ’72, Thomas ’75,

Elizabeth ’81 and Susan (Gendel) ’82; grandfather of Lillie Gendel ’21 and Rose Gendel ’21

Carmella Giannotta Shepherd, mother of Pasquale Giannotta ’72;

grandmother of Pasquale Giannotta ’06, Rachaella Giannotta ’07 and Giovanni Giannotta ’09

Paula Marie Souza, mother of Ann Souza Fuller ’79

’73, Mary (Williams) ’76 and Karen (Franco) ’79

Kenneth Spalasso, father of Pierce ’21

Donald S. Keogh ’65, brother of David ’76 (dec)

Frank Straubel, father of Deborah (Maguire) ’75 and Stephen ’77;

William Charles Kiefer, father of Jane (Valencia) ’81 and David ’82;

father-in-law of Andrew Valencia ’81 Bob Kirby ’70

Cornelius Lara ’60, brother of Joanne (Weaver) ’69 HC 28

grandfather of Matt Maguire ’98, Casey Maguire ’00, Amanda ’04 and Alexandra Bouchard ’05

Lisa Maiwald Van Horn ’79

In Memory Br. Robert Carberry, C.S.C.

Joseph F. Schram

Br. Robert Carberry, C.S.C., passed away on Oct. 14, 2017. A religious Brother of the Congregation of Holy Cross, he was well-known for his signature question of “What do you need?” and for his service to the poor and needy.

Mr. Joseph Schram passed away on Aug. 1, 2017, at the age of 86, after battling diabetes for several years.

In 1959, he began an assignment at Saint Francis High School which lasted more than 20 years, with several brief intervals. At Saint Francis he was as a teacher, bookstore manager, and a business and facilities manager. He also served as general contractor for several building projects. When Saint Francis merged with Holy Cross High School, Br. Robert designed and built several facilities on campus, including a second gymnasium and some classroom buildings.

Mr. Schram was legendary for his love of youth sports. When he and his wife, Anne, moved to Los Altos from Cleveland in 1959, he became involved in community activities, and he established the sports program at Saint Simon School in Los Altos. He eventually won more than a thousand games as the school’s boys basketball coach, and when many of the athletes he coached moved on to Saint Francis, he did as well.

Over the years, Br. Robert had developed a great ability to collect and redistribute resources, such as food, office supplies and furniture, to support the elementary schools in the Diocese of San Jose and feed the hungry and homeless in Santa Clara County. In his efforts to serve the community, he also inspired volunteers to do likewise.

At Saint Francis, Mr. Schram was involved with numerous activities.

Volunteering for more than four decades, he announced swim meets and games for boys basketball and baseball, kept stats at football games and took team photos. He was also responsible for writing the Lancer football and basketball programs, and he contributed to and edited the Progress magazine as well. In addition, Mr. Schram, a former sports writer, often called local newspapers after games to report the scores.

In 2011, Br. Robert moved to an assisted living facility in Austin, Texas, and a year later he moved to Notre Dame, Ind., to receive additional care. He was in declining health the past several years due to cancer and passed away at age 88.

Mr. Schram touched countless lives, and his legacy lives on at Saint Francis. Several years ago, the school established the Joe Schram Scholarship for a deserving senior and, more recently, it renamed the Holiday Basketball Classic in his honor.

Jennifer Gonzales ’03

Br. Patrick Sopher, C.S.C.

Dr. Jennifer Gonzales ’03 was tragically killed by a former patient at a Yountville veterans facility where she worked. She was 32 and had devoted her life to serving others.

Br. Patrick Sopher, C.S.C., passed away in Notre Dame, Ind., on Feb. 3 at the age of 74. A member of the Congregation of Holy Cross, Br. Patrick served with distinction at every level in Holy Cross.

Dr. Gonzales was a clinical psychologist with the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs and worked at the Pathway Home, a nonprofit live-in counseling and treatment center. Her goal was to help veterans build productive lives after they left the military, and she worked to find them academic and vocational programs to return to school. She was widely respected in the field and considered a PTSD expert.

Outside of her professional work, she was just as giving. When the North Bay was hit by fire in the fall, she put on her particulate mask and intentionally went out to find veterans and others in the area who needed help.

Dr. Gonzales had been married for a year to her husband, T.J., and they were expecting their first child in June. As a Lancer, she was involved in many activities, including drama, social justice and peer support programs. After Saint Francis, she graduated from Loyola Marymount University and received her doctoral degree from Palo Alto University.

In a previous issue of Progress, we erroneously reported that Martha Sullivan Coker ’75 had passed away. We regret the error.

Beginning in 1966, he devoted 10 years to Saint Francis High School as an excellent teacher, an intrepid but fair dean of students and a dedicated assistant principal. He left Saint Francis but returned for a year to serve as president.

In 1992, Br. Patrick moved to Rome to serve as vicar general of the Congregation of Holy Cross. Father Claude Grou, Superior General, asked him to establish a systemic process to document the membership and resources of the various provinces and districts in the Congregation. During this time, Br. Patrick also organized the first planning efforts of the worldwide Congregation as well as an endowment for the Congregation.

Br. Patrick returned to the States in 1999 to teach, and he also became a student. In 2002, he began studies for a master’s degree in business administration at St. Edward’s University in Austin, Texas. In 2010, he returned to Rome for another six years to plan for Holy Cross at the international level. He then moved to Notre Dame, where he worked in guidance and counseling at Holy Cross College before retiring in 2017.

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The internship program is structured so that the alumni can work flexibly to support the school in various areas while getting practical experience with students. This year’s interns were selected from a pool of top-quality applicants and have been great additions to the school.

“Everything Ben and Khalid did, all the energy they gave, helped ease the burden of another teacher or helped us to respond to a personal leave,” said Dean of Faculty Meighan Friedsam ’97, who oversees the program.

Mr. Hadrovic, a graduate of UC Berkeley, led junior and senior retreats, moderated the Lancer Livestreaming Club — which kicked off a podcast series under his watch — and subbed for teachers in the classroom. For the last months of the spring semester, he served as a long-term sub for a freshman religion class, working with a veteran religion teacher.

Khalid Johnson ’13

“To be a voice of reason or to provide advice, even if to just one or two kids during the semester, is a cool thing,” said Mr. Hadrovic.

Similarly, Mr. Johnson enjoyed his opportunities to work with Lancers through coaching the boys varsity basketball team (he played basketball at Saint Francis and in college at Sonoma State University), tutoring students in the Holy Cross Achievers program and serving as a support teacher in the Resource Lab. In the Resource Lab, Mr. Johnson was equal parts teacher, counselor and friend, and it was easy to see how well students connected with him. One student who asked him to quiz him on his Spanish vocabulary words impishly squeezed in extracurricular banter while providing the answers Mr. Johnson was looking for.

Ben Hadrovic ’12

Giving back to Saint Francis through the Holy Cross Alumni Intern Program When Ben Hadrovic ’12 and Khalid Johnson ’13 graduated from college, both had an inkling they wanted to work with students but were unsure how to go about it. Thanks to Saint Francis’ new Holy Cross Alumni Intern program, Mr. Hadrovic and Mr. Johnson had a year in which to immerse themselves in the world of high school students to see if it’s the right place for them.

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“The valuable part is that I get to create impactful relationships with students,” said Mr. Johnson, “and that’s a big part of what a counselor or teacher does — relationships where kids trust you, listen to you and take any and all guidance that you give.”

Faculty members welcomed these former students and served as mentors or volunteered for monthly dinners with them. Pete Collins, the resource teacher, commended both interns on their work with the students in the Resource Lab: “Ben and Khalid demonstrated a willingness to learn, which helped them to adapt to the ever-changing needs of individual students. It’s clear they both care about the students, and the students have a mutual trust in and respect for both of them as well.”

Mr. Hadrovic and Mr. Johnson both said they quickly felt at home returning to Saint Francis, and they enjoyed the opportunities to spread their wings. Mr. Johnson is enrolled in graduate-level counseling classes, and his counterpart is considering grad school.

The new intern program has also been a success for Saint Francis and will continue in the 2018-19 school year with two new interns, Jackie Hinojosa ’13 and Taylor Poncetta ’14, stepping in. Alumni have long returned to Saint Francis as faculty members, and it looks there’s a new avenue for giving back.

Holy Cross Educator

History teacher and educational technologist

Lesley Muller Shortal ’98 imparts knowledge to students and fellow teachers How did you decide to become a teacher?

Explain your role of educational technologist.

I was always interested in teaching because I loved school so much, and the pure applications of the disciplines have always appealed to me. I headed to college with the intent to major in architecture, but that didn’t work out. Then I started down the path of becoming a lawyer. I signed up for the LSAT, and then before senior year the economy bottomed out, and I couldn’t get a job at a law firm. I took a job tutoring children with learning disabilities, and that just sealed the deal. I paid for the LSAT, but I didn’t go. And I applied to get my master's in education at Stanford (STEP) instead.

My job is to help teachers use technology effectively and provide ideas on how to integrate it into their curriculum and instruction. I love Google apps because of their collaborative nature. For example, many English teachers now use Google Docs to respond to student writing because it provides input much more quickly. Students don’t have to wait until their papers are turned in to receive feedback.

Why is teaching so fulfilling for you?

Working with others and serving others, as in a teacher-student role, is such a great way to get outside of myself. It helps me retain perspective and not grow too self-centered, and I love that every day is different. It was also really cool that at 22 I was my own boss. I had to create my own lessons and exercised my creativity at a very young age, and that aspect never stops.

It’s been really nice to be able to step outside the classroom and have the time to think about how to incorporate technology in the ways I’ve always wanted to. Because I know how demanding it is to teach five sections and coach after school, I feel like my job is to make other teachers’ jobs easier.

What Holy Cross value resonates the most with you?

Integrity. It’s big for me because I have parents who modeled it for me at a young age. I still remember being in sixth grade and my dad, who was a business executive, telling me about the importance of integrity.

He said it doesn’t matter if you fail because integrity along the way is the highest good.

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Tyler, son of Matt and Lesley Muller ’98 Shortal

Allison, daughter of Bill and Molly Poncetta ’94 Acton

Vivienne, daughter of Patrick ’88 and Sarah Bumpus

Sofia Rose, daughter of Tim and Carla Vaccarezza ’00 Bass Eli, son of Gus ’99 and Marissa Garona ’98 Knezevich

Ellie (left) and Samantha (right), daughters of James and Leslie Maglione ’03 Jensen Vincenzo, son of Brad ’05 and Amanda Guslani

Hunter Robert (left), son of Bob and Gina Gosalvez ’98 Chance; Stevie Marie (right), daughter of Mario ’01 and Melisa Gosalvez Joy, daughter of Asher and Julie Kunz ’04 Williams and granddaughter of Michael and Margie Klein ’76 Kunz

Natalie Lynn, daughter of Bernie and Jenny Avon ’01 Telles

Declan Thomas, son of Mike Sheehan and Megan O’Donnell-Sheehan ’11 and grandson of Terry ’87 and Katie O’Donnell