Santa Barbara High School ALUMNI NEWS “Once A Don, Always A Don” Vol. 45 No. 1 Fall 2019 http://www.sbdonsalumni.com
CLASS OF 2019 GRADUATION
The class of 2019 was the 144th to graduate from Santa Barbara High School. They made graduation history this past June when they distinguished themselves as the second class to graduate from the SB County Bowl. It was a lovely ceremony in a beautiful setting, however students lamented not having their traditional walk “down the hill.” Seating was limited in the Bowl and students were assigned a set number of tickets. Peabody Stadium will be ready for the class of 2020.
2
Principal’s Letter - Elise Simmons
President’s Letter - By Tim Putz‘63
Hello Alumni,
Hi Alumni and Friends, Our annual meeting and scholarship awards were held this year on May 19. The venue changed from the BBQ at Manning Park to our theater at SBHS, thus saving family members the cost of the BBQ. It was an overwhelming success. The theater had several hundred parents, family members and alumni in attendance. Over 50 graduating seniors received scholarships this year, and graduate and continuing college students received scholarships as well. We will probably continue to hold this event at the school. The class of 2019 was the 144th to graduate in our school’s history. For the second year, graduation was held at the Santa Barbara County Bowl. Peabody Stadium’s construction schedule is behind as a result of our wet spring weather. The latest news is that Peabody Stadium should be ready by November of this year. Mark your calendar for the first ever “ALL DONS REUNION” on October 5 from 11 am to 4 pm. This is for all classes! There will be student-led school tours, a homecoming parade on Milpas Street, memorabilia tables, a silent auction, and Dons and Alumni items for purchase. Please join us and find fellow Dons, teachers and friends with whom to reminisce about your days at one of America’s most beautiful high schools. There will also be some of the finest food trucks in the county serving hot dogs, burgers, tacos, churros and more… This event promises to be a big success. (See below for more information.) “Once a Don, Always a Don” Tim Putz ’63 SBHSAA President
Welcome to the 2019-2020 school year. As I reflect back on my first year as the ever proud principal of Santa Barbara High School, I am grateful for the care and support that we receive from the thousands of Alumni, both local and distant. Frequently, often daily, I meet a proud Don, eager to share their high school experiences and memories. Being an Alumni of SBHS is much more than the wonderful four years spent together, it is the decades of friendships and connections that continue after graduation. Over the summer, the Peabody Stadium renovation project has been active and moving forward towards completion. It is easy to become disheartened by the constant moving of the completion date. However, when you get the chance to see it in person, you can’t deny the complexity of the project and can begin to see how impressive and grand the finished Peabody Stadium will be for our community. With that being said, I hope you join us at the first ever ALL Don Reunion on Saturday, October 5th. You will get to see the project in person, the view from above is awesome. Did you know that over the past 8 months another construction project was underway? As a student, did you ever hear about the Boiler Room in the basement? Well, SBHS is now in the 21st century with an updated heating system for the main building, the 20/30s wings, and JR Richards Gym. Many of the students and staff are looking forward to having a proper heating system this upcoming winter. This school year we welcome 581 new 9th graders and their families. And, we are proud to say that we are again the largest high school in town with over 2250 students. Santa Barbara High School is ready for the new school year, our 145th year being the most excellent high school. We want to thank you for all of your support of students and our programs. Go Dons! Elise Simmons , E.D., Principal
Alumni Association’s Annual Meeting & Scholarship Awards - May 2019
The 2019 Santa Barbara High School Scholarship Recipients. This year’s annual meeting and awards ceremony was held at SBHS was held in the school’s theater. 71 scholarships were awarded including the “Always a Don Scholarship” for continuing and graduate college students. JOHN SUZUKI. ’46 was honored with the Distinguished Alumni Award. First Ever All Dons Reunion
All Dons, past faculty, staff, administration and every Don-at–heart are invited to the first All Dons Reunion, October 5 at the front entrance area around the flagpole. It is the Alumni Association’s hope that this might become an annual event, but it takes many volunteer hands to plan and organize such an event. If you wish to help out, you can sign up for a specific task on the website www.SBDonsAlumni.com or come to our meeting for all volunteers on Wednesday, October 2 at 6pm in the Olive and Gold Alumni Room in the Main Hall. If you choose to help, you will have free entrance. All volunteers must attend the meeting. If you have items, services, food, wine, gift cards or experiences to offer for our silent auction, please contact Sharon Henning sbhsalumniassoc@gmail.com. Some of the items you can look forward to bidding on are lunch with Oscar winning producer, director Taylor Hackford ’64, a day trip with Island Packers, a quilt made of vintage SBHS T-shirts, or feeding the penguins at the SB Zoo! We look forward to seeing you at this special event. An enormous thank you goes to Sharon Keinath Henning ’74 and her extensive committee of alums from the 50s to the 2000s. 3
2019 SANTA BARBARA HIGH ALUMNI SCHOLASHIP WINNERS Due to your loyalty and generosity, your alumni association has awarded scholarships for the past 43 years. This year 50 graduating Dons were awarded scholarships at our annual May SBHS Alumni Association Meeting and Awards Ceremony. We also awarded 21 “Always a Don” scholarships (5 graduate students and 16 continuing college students) due to the generosity of former Principal Claud Hadesty. As of this year, our program will have awarded over $1.6 million to over 1,000 Dons. Shannon Birchall--Glen Alden & Audrey Mae (Bull) Fort `29 Memorial Scholarship. Shannon grew up in Dublin, Ireland, but has made Santa Barbara home. She has been a swimmer as well as a member of the Police Youth Leadership Council, which has helped her become more involved in our community. Through VADA Shannon has become interested in arts photography and possibly becoming an editor. She will attend Santa Barbara City College in the fall.
Sofia Chicote Cohee--Barbara R. & Paul Oldham George `25 Memorial Scholarship. Sofia has taught dance for 5 years and has tutored others in Spanish and math for 4 years. She has performed during Fiesta for the past 13 years, loving the tradition of giving back to Santa Barbara and has enjoyed choreographing dances for various SBHS events. Sofia hopes to become a secondary teacher or administrator, starting her work at the University of Oregon. Michael Cruz--Kathryn Bristow Lee `64 Memorial Scholarship. Michael is a member of the MAD Academy and AVID. His internships and community service have taught him communication skills and patience. Michael’s outgoing personality will surely help him as he majors in Business at UC Riverside in the fall.
Destiny Boynton--William A. `Bill' & Louise Crow Sr. `32 Memorial Scholarship. Destiny has been active in AVID, VADA, the SBHS sports medicine program, and has played on our soccer team for four years. Her experiences with sports medicine have led her to pursue a career as an athletic trainer. Destiny will attend Santa Barbara City College next year.
Ineka Damen--Alumni Fund Scholarship. Ineka’s modeling career has provided some amazing travel opportunities during high school, but she has also managed to compete on both the volleyball and soccer teams as well as in various clubs. Ineka wants to be a United Nations Ambassador or run a non-profit. Attending UC Berkeley in the fall will help start her on that road.
Georgia Brace--Class of 1972 Daniel L. Porter `72 & Katelyn D. Porter `09 Memorial Scholarship. Georgia has been active in ASB, Mock Trial, Link Crew, and Junior Statesmen of America as well as the SBHS volleyball teams. She is an active member of the Direct Relief, Green, and Special Olympics clubs. We hope she continues her involvement at Cal Poly, San Luis Obispo next year.
Adriana De la Mora--Miriam J. Aylesworth `33 Memorial Vocational Scholarship. Adriana plays basketball and has participated in the Sports Medicine program at SBHS. Adriana will begin her education at UC Berkeley while ultimately earning a Master’s degree to become a clinical gynecological nurse or physician’s assistant.
Rose Campbell--Michael Vincent Wood `85 Scholarship. Rose is committed to the environment through her work for an organic farm, volunteering at the Sea Center and the Marine Science Institute, and her participation in the Green Club and Academy. She is also passionate about voter registration efforts. Rose looks forward to becoming a marine biologist or environmental educator. In the fall she will attend UC Santa Cruz.
Angel Escobar--Alumni Fund Scholarship. Angel characterizes his time at SBHS as one of resilience and taking advantage of all the opportunities that life has to offer. He hopes to use his extensive work experience and love of math to major in Business Accounting at UC Santa Barbara next year, eventually earning his CPA license.
Ethan Chau--Earl Roger Aylesworth `47 Honorary Scholarship. Ethan played on the volleyball team and is in the Computer Science Academy. He has already begun to pursue his dream to become a scientific researcher by working on Parkinson’s Disease at the National Institutes of Health and in a UCSB laboratory while in high school. Ethan will attend UC Los Angeles next year.
Raul Flores--Masako (Fukamaki) Saruwatari `32 Memorial Scholarship. Raul is a Distinguished Don and is one of 3 siblings to attend SBHS. He has worked as a downtown lot operator, earned a PTSA photography award, and been in AVID, all while playing football and soccer. Raul’s dream is to become an architect, a path he will begin at the University of San Diego.
Ellie Chenoweth--Keene Kayser Putz `63 Memorial Scholarship. Ellie is a Distinguished Don who is in the MAD Academy and the volleyball team. Her work on the Santa Barbara Youth Council allowed to her to take on a leadership role and enabled her to bring important issues such as support for undocumented youth to the Mayor and City Council members. Ellie hopes to major in marketing at UC Los Angeles.
Avalon Gagnon--Helen Frances (King) `33 & Clifford Henry Jameson `29 Memorial Scholarship. Avalon is a part of VADA and helped to create the “Heart of Santa Barbara” art installation, which honored the victims of the Montecito debris flow. She has competed on the volleyball and beach volleyball teams at SBHS for 3 years. She uses her love of sports to work 4
with athletes in the Special Olympics. She is interested in market and design. In the fall she will attend UC Berkeley.
Elena Lehne-Calzada--Christina Tonietto Cavallero `38 Presidents Memorial Scholarship. Elena has been in the MAD Academy for 3 years so it is not a surprise that she has participated in the Santa Barbara Film Festival’s 10-10-10 competition for high school students. She hasn’t narrowed down her goals yet, but feels drawn to work with media and film. We are sure that her time at Santa Barbara City College will help her to decide her future path.
Veronica Garcia-Zepeda--Barbara R. & Paul Oldham George `25 Memorial Scholarship. Veronica has known that she wants to be a marine biologist for a while and so has worked at the Sea Center and Natural History Museum for 3 years. These jobs have given her confidence in public speaking and working with the public. Veronica hopes to become a marine biologist, beginning her journey at UC Santa Cruz in the fall.
Jasmine Linares--Louise Ellen (Aylesworth) Stribling `45 Memorial Scholarship. Jasmine is a Distinguished Don and a member of VADA who is on the Teen Arts Collective of the Santa Barbara Museum of Contemporary Art, working to create and curate art shows. She also works at City Hall on the project to digitize public records. One of Jasmine’s goals is to live abroad for a while and we hope studying at Santa Barbara City College helps get her there.
Jacqueline Heras-Mejia--Cliff Seybert "Sey" Kinsell '40 Scholarship. Jacqueline is a Distinguished Don who completed her community service at Cottage Hospital while competing on the basketball, swim, and softball teams. In keeping with her life goals, she participated in the SBHS Sports Medicine program for two years. Jacqueline plans to major in biology at UC Berkeley with hopes of becoming a pediatrician.
Gabriella Manzo--Eugene Snyder Memorial Scholarship. Gabriella is a Distinguished Don and has been on Link Crew and the sports medicine program as well as the cross country, track, and soccer teams. Gabriella’s love of animals finds her aiming to be a veterinarian. She will attend UC Santa Barbara next year.
Jennifer Hernandez--Harvey J. Holt Memorial Scholarship. Jennifer has participated in AHA, AVID, the Santa Barbara Youth Council as well as the MAD Academy. Her experiences in the MAD Academy helped her to realize that she wants to work in filmmaking and screenwriting. We hope that her time at Cal State Northridge will help her realize this goal.
Sofia Markeweizc--Barbara R. & Paul Oldham George `25 Memorial Scholarship. Sofia spends long hours in the SBHS pool as a member of both the school’s water polo and swim teams. But it was her hard work as a freshman and her time as a PASS tutor in math and science will surely help her as she pursues her dream of becoming a physician or medical researcher. Sofia will attend Scripps College in the fall.
Sarah Jacobs--Glen Alden & Audrey Mae (Bull) Fort `29 Memorial Scholarship. Sarah has played tennis for SBHS for 4 years. At her work, she helps to design fonts and graphics for a company that works with comic books. Her experiences at this job and in the MAD Academy will serve her well as she pursues her goals of working in communications and media arts. Sarah will attend Northeastern University in Boston next year.
Thalia Martinez Bobadilla--Barbara R. & Paul Oldham George `25 Memorial Scholarship. Thalia runs cross country and is in VADA. During her internship at the Santa Barbara Museum of Contemporary Art and in the Emerging Leaders in the Arts pipeline program, she learned how to curate an art exhibition and how to sell art. Thalia plans on majoring in Botany with an English minor at Santa Barbara City College next year.
Stephany Jimenez Cortes--Alumni Fund Scholarship. Stephany is on the Santa Barbara Youth Advisory Council, sings with the A Capella choir, and plays on the tennis team. She loves working with children and hopes to become a pediatrician. Stephany will begin her studies at UC San Diego in the fall. Liliana Johnston--Bea Askman `55 American Association of Business Women Fiesta Chapter Scholarship. Liliana comes from a long line of Dons. She has volunteered with Girls Rock, has been active in SBHS theater, and she is president of the Gender / Sexuality Alliance. Liliana will begin her road to a sociology major at Santa Barbara City College in the fall.
Chloe Mauceri--Dr. Helen Elizabeth (Henry) Smith `49 Scholarship. Chloe is in the MAD Academy and played on the volleyball and beach volleyball teams at SBHS. Her favorite club is the Green club, which helps keep our environment clean. She loves math and hopes to major in Math or Economics with a minor in business finance. Chloe will play volleyball at Wesleyan University in Connecticut.
Ryan Kopeikin--Class of 1961 Scholarship. Ryan is an active member of the SBHS lacrosse and cheerleading teams. After freshman year she realized how much she enjoys math and now wants to be a biomedical engineer or geneticist, working on cancer research. Ryan will begin this journey at UC Los Angeles.
Drewes McFarling--Class of 1963 Scholarship. Drewes has enjoyed his volunteer time at Hearts Therapeutic Equestrian Center. His years in the MAD Academy and performing in and directing various show for the SBHS theater department have led him to pursue a career in the TV or film 5
industry, beginning his journey at Loyola Marymount in Los Angeles.
Ryo Nishimura--Dorothy W. Brubeck Memorial Scholarship. Ryo volunteered teaching Japanese, but his passions lean more to the artistic realm. He is creative as evidenced through his comics in the Forge and his passion for film-making. He used this skill to create a PSA about the Montecito debris flow as well as various other projects. He hopes to be a film director or go into film production after attending Santa Barbara City College in the fall with plans to transfer after a year to film school.
Salvatore McLaughlin--M. Duane Jones `53 Family Scholarship. Salvatore has served as a peer tutor in both physics and math at SBHS and at the Boys’ and Girls’ Club as well as starting the Stock Exchange Club so it’s no surprise that he is considering majoring in Business. Sal participated in two academies at SBHS: MAD and Computer Science. Sal found building relationships with peers through tutoring, the academies and the basketball team important. He will attend UC Santa Barbara next year.
Theodore Patterson--Class of 1953 Scholarship. Theodore is a Distinguished Don, swimmer, and environmental enthusiast. He has worked at the Santa Barbara Natural History Museum’s Quasars to Sea Stars program for 3 years. Theodore knows he wants to be a national park ranger or a museum curator. We wish him well as he attends Westmont College in the fall.
Emily Medina Herrera--Elias and Flora Martinez Memorial Scholarship. Emily is a second generation Don. She has spent her time on the basketball team, in AVID, on the Self-Care club, and volunteering at Transition House. Emily ultimately hopes to be a high school counselor or a social worker. In the fall she will attend Sonoma State University.
Jennifer Quito Alvarez--Terrance W. Boyes Music Memorial Scholarship. Jennifer is a Distinguished Don in VADA, plays multiple instruments, and has been in the marching band and drumline for 4 years. She spent a summer at UCSB researching the opioid epidemic. Jennifer is interested in architecture with a focus on sustainable design, which she will pursue at USC in the fall.
Desirae Morales--Class of 1953 Scholarship. Desirae comes from a long line of Dons and has participated in the SBHS dance programs, AVID, and AHA! She has been in the MAD Academy and hopes to create films to give back and help Native American communities. She will begin this work at UC Davis.
Gabriela Rico--Terres Rosales `40 Memorial Scholarship. Gabriela is a Distinguished Don and a third generation Don who has taken advantage of all that the school has to offer. She swam and played soccer for SBHS, serving as captain for two years. She was also Senior Class Vice President. But her time in the Athletic Training program at SBHS brought her to the realization that she wants to be a physical therapist. Next year she will attend Cal State Northridge.
Rose Nadis--Douglas White `53 Memorial Scholarship. Rose has been active in the Jazz Band as well as playing basketball and testing out track and field. However, she has given most of her time and energy over the past four years to social activism, working to improve the SBHS experience for students who feel they do not fit in. We are certain that Rose will have an impact as a writer and activist next year at Bard College in New York next year.
Miguel Rodriguez Medel--Margaret Russell Jones. Miguel has participated in AHA and its related club. He first became interested in biology in elementary school and plans on becoming a marine biologist. He will attend Santa Barbara City College in the fall.
Savannah Natividad--Alumni Memorial Fund Scholarship. Savannah’s work as a gymnastics coach, her community service as a mentor, and her participation in the SBHS Computer Science / Robotics Academy helped her focus on communication skills and organization, all of which will be useful when she becomes a psychologist or computer scientist. She will attend San Jose State University in the fall.
Emiliano Romero--Cameron Howard Perry `41 Memorial Scholarship. Emiliano was a member of AHA Peace Builders and Dons Ink. He hopes to major in architecture, possibly with a double major in landscape architecture at the University of Oregon.
Robert Nava Gonzalez--Helen E. Fong Scholarship. Robert has logged almost 500 hours of community service during his four years at SBHS while participating in football, wrestling, and basketball. Working at the Parks and Recreation summer camp made Robert realize that he wants to work with children so he hopes to pursue his teaching credential after attending Santa Barbara City College next year.
Quincy Ruggieri--Helen Frances (King) `33 & Clifford Henry Jameson `29 Memorial Scholarship. Quincy has been active in the SBHS dance program and on the Forge, holding leadership positions in both for the past two years. Her passion for the performing arts led her to volunteer at a children’s theater camp where she 6
found she enjoyed working with youth. This interest spurred her to consider becoming a pediatrician or pediatric nurse in the future. Next year she will attend Pace University in Connecticut.
narrowed down his life goals, but is considering becoming a lawyer or general manager of a professional sports team. Oliver will begin his education at Santa Barbara City College.
Alizé Sanchez--Class of 1962 Scholarship. Alizé has participated in the SBHS dance program for 4 years, helping build her confidence. She believes mental health issues are paramount and wants to become a social worker, helping families and their children. She will attend Santa Barbara City College in the fall.
Isabella Vasquez--Class of 1956 Lynn Hammock Burtness Memorial Scholarship. Isabella participated in SBHS’s dance programs. She started out in VADA, but found her way to the MAD Academy and was accepted into the Santa Barbara FIlm Festival’s Rosebud Program. Isabella hopes to end up in film production, starting her work at Santa Barbara City College in the fall. Jackson Wright--Owen Roy Aylesworth `44 Honorary Scholarship. Jackson hopes to become a firefighter or paramedic, having spent years as a counselor in Junior Lifeguards and as a lifeguard for the City of Santa Barbara. He is in the MAD Academy and was on the track and soccer teams. At Cal Poly, San Luis Obispo, he hopes to study Forestry with an emphasis on wildlife management.
Chloe Shaar--Class of 1959 Scholarship. Chloe was editor-in-chief of the Forge staff, built sets for the theater program, is part of Junior Statesmen of America as well as competing on the soccer and golf teams. She wants to be a journalist overseas. Here’s hoping that attending Emerson College in Boston will help her achieve her dream.
Celia Zanabria Berrera--Class of 1953 Scholarship. Celia is a cheerleader and loves the school spirit and feeling of community at the games. She is also an academic tutor in the SBHS AVID program. She appreciates the AVID experience and has enjoyed the experience of working to prepare for college with her classmates. Next year she will attend Cal State Northridge.
Anthony Sierra Vallejo--Santa Barbara Igniters Scholarship. Anthony has played soccer for SBHS and spends his time tutoring English learners, helping them to not only learn English, but to adjust to life in the US. He is interested in criminal justice and will probably major in criminology at Santa Barbara City College next year. Sandy Sixtos Pablo--Class of 1950 Scholarship. Sandy credits AVID and her own hard work to overcome obstacles for getting her where she is today. She loves taking care of children so completed her community service hours at Girls Inc and Cottage Hospital. She hopes to be a neonatal nurse after beginning her work at Santa Barbara City College.
“ALWAYS A DON” UNDERGRADUATE SCHOLARSHIP RECIPIENTS Twenty SBHS Alumni received the Once a Don, Always a Don scholarship for $3,000. This will assist these deserving students financially as they continue working toward their undergraduate educational goal. The brief descriptions below will give you the opportunity to learn a little about these Don Alumni! Antara Bird Antara is a 2015 SBHS graduate. Antara will be returning in the fall 2019 to Whitman College pursuing her degree in Geology. Her employment goal after graduating is to become an Engineering Geologist.
Carter Tran--John L. 'JR' Richards `57 Memorial Scholarship. Carter has been president of his class every year at SBHS and is this year’s ASB President. He also played basketball and participated on Link Crew for 3 years. Carter’s goal is to be a neurosurgeon or cardiothoracic surgeon. Attending Santa Barbara City College is a good start on the road to success.
Minerva Carrillo Ortega Minerva graduated from SBHS in 2017 and works as a Resident Assistant in the dorms while attending UCSB. She is majoring in Communications. Minerva aspires to be a Social Worker or Educator once she graduates from UCSB. Yailin Cervantes Rios Yailin is also a SBHS 2017 graduate. She is currently attending UC Irvine majoring in Psychology and Education Sciences. Yailin is a great mentor for the girls at Girls, Inc. where she works during the summer. After graduating from Irvine, Yailin plans to go to graduate school to earn her Master’s degree and Teacher’s Credential. Yailin wants to return to SBHS as a teacher after completing her education!
Jacob Valenzuela--Wendell S. Fletcher '26 Scholarship. Jacob is a second generation Don who has participated in Mock Trial, Link Crew, ASB, cross country, football, and track and field. Jacob wants to be a physical therapist after graduating from Santa Barbara City College.
Joseph Chavez Joseph graduated from SBHS in 2016 as a single parent. That didn’t stop him, but further motivated him to pursue a Bachelor’s degree. Joseph just completed his third year at San Francisco State University where he’s majoring in Kinesiology. Joseph aspires to become a Physical Therapist after graduating from college.
Oliver Vallejo--Shelley Azbell `60 & Jim Garvey `60 Scholarship. Oliver is a Distinguished Don and a third generation Don who has played both football and baseball for SBHS. He completed his community service at the Santa Barbara Zoo and the Westside Boys and Girls’ Club. He hasn’t 7
Ian Cheverez-True Ian is a 2014 graduate of SBHS. Ian first attended SBCC and this past year transferred to California State University, Maritime Academy. While pursuing his Bachelor’s degree Ian works as a Lifeguard at the university’s pool. Upon graduation, Ian’s goal is to become a licensed officer in the Merchant Marine industry.
Briana Rios Briana is a 2018 graduate from SBHS. She has completed her first year as a Civil Engineering major at California State University, Northridge. At Northridge Briana plays on the Women’s Soccer team. Mayte Rodriguez Medel Mayte graduated from SBHS in 2017. Mayte is pursuing a Bachelor’s degree in Criminology and Law and Society at the University of California, Irvine. Mayte works as a Campus Tour Guide at the University. Mayte aspires to work in the juvenile justice system after graduating from college.
Daisy Cruz-Dominguez Daisy graduated from SBHS in 2017. She’s just completed her second year at UCSB majoring in Biochemistry and Molecular Biology. While in school she works for Pathways, tutoring and mentoring SBHS students who come from underprivileged backgrounds. Daisy aspires to a career in medicine wanting to become either a Pediatric Surgeon or Pediatric Oncologist.
Jorge Valle Medina Jorge is a 2018 SBHS graduate. He has completed his first year at Sonoma State University. Jorge is working towards completing his Bachelor’s degree in Early Childhood Education. Jorge wants to help young children succeed with their education.
Yuliana Espinosa Ramirez Yuliana is also a 2017 SBHS graduate. Yuliana attends University of California Santa Cruz. She is pursuing her Bachelor’s degree in Molecular and Cell Development Biology with the goal of attending medical school and becoming a Physician. While is school Yuliana works as a Cashier at Trader Joes.
Gavin Victor Gavin also graduated from SBHS in 2018. Gavin is currently attending Whitman College and plans to major in Philosophy. After earning his Bachelor’s degree he plans to continue with college and earn his Master’s degree or a PhD. At Whitman, Gavin is a writer for the school’s newspaper. His career goals are to be a writer and/or educator.
Erica Gama Gonzalez Erica graduated in 2018 from SBHS. She’s currently attending California State University Long Beach. Erica is pursuing a degree in Biology. Upon graduation she wants to attend medical school to become a Physician.
“Always a Don” Graduate Scholarship Recipients The SBHS Alumni Association is pleased to award the four following individuals a $5,000 Once a Don, Always a Don graduate school scholarship.
Alexa Garcia Alexa is a 2016 SBHS graduate. Alexa is attending UCLA and working there as a Student Bruin Ambassador for Undergraduate Admissions. Alexa’s career goals are to work in the Environmental Media marketing field. Mario Hernandez Mario is a 2017 SBHS graduate. He’s just completed his second year at UC Irvine where he’s majoring in Physics with a specialization in Astrophysics. Mario’s ambitious goals include teaching, NASA, SpaceX and becoming a researcher.
Elvia Hernandez Eliva graduated from SBHS in 2000 and is finishing up her degree in Psychology at Cal State University, Channel Islands while working as the Campership and Family Outreach Coordinator for the Santa Barbara Police Activities League. In the fall she will begin school to earn her Master’s Degree in Business Administration.
Alexandra Morgan Alexandra graduated from SBHS in 2018. She is currently attending Westmont College majoring in Psychology with a minor in Music. While in school Alexandra works part-time as a waitress. Her future employment goals include becoming part of the American Music Therapy Association and opening her own clinical office here in Santa Barbara.
Natalia Santizo Natalia graduated from SBHS in 2007. She’s currently attending the School of Optometry at UC Berkeley. Natalia completed her undergraduate degree and post-baccalaureate studies at San Francisco State University. She’s planning on graduating in 2021 and pursuing a residency in pediatric and vision therapy.
Andrea Morquecho Andrea is a 2017 SBHS graduate. She is an Environmental Studies major at UCSB. While at school she works for the Recreation Department as a Front Desk Attendant. She also works as a Freshman Student Mentor. After completing her Bachelor’s degree Andrea plans to attend law school.
Elida Stewart Elida graduated from SBHS in 1983 and works as a radiological technologist at Kaiser. She is enrolled at Cal State Bakersfield, earning her Master’s Degree in Psychology and Counseling. Her goal is to obtain a Marriage and Family Therapy license and return to Santa Barbara.
Luz Nicacio Luz also graduated from SBHS in 2017. She is a first generation college student attending San Jose State University. After completing her Bachelor’s degree she plans to earn her teaching credential with the goal of becoming a Special Education Teacher.
Christian Vazquez Christian graduated from SBHS in 2008. He earned a Bachelor’s Degree in Sociology from UCSB and a Master’s in Social Work from the University of Michigan, Ann Arbor. He is currently earning his PhD at the University of Texas, Austin and plans to be a university professor. His area of work is on childhood obesity interventions, primarily working with low-income minority populations.
Leonel Olivo Fuentes Leonel graduated from SBHS in 2017. He currently is attending UCSB working towards a Bachelor’s degree in Liberal Studies. His long-range goals include earning a Master’s degree and to pursue a career in Physics or Engineering. Leonel works as a waiter while attending school. Emmett Rees Emmett is a 2017 SBHS graduate. He is currently working on two Bachelor degrees at Grinnell College in Iowa. After graduating from Grinnell, Emmett aspires to transfer to Columbia University to pursue a Master’s degree and to become an Engineer. Reyna Paredes Reyna graduated from SBHS in 2016. Reyna has just completed her third year at UCLA as an International Development Studies major. After graduating she is interested in joining the Peace Corp. Reyna’s career goals include creating products for developing products to provide them with basic needs such as clean water, food, shelter, and access to family planning.
Seniors enjoyed lunch after practicing for graduation. Thanks to PTSA, Susanne Ramsdell Richards ‘58 and board members for funding the senior lunch tradition.
ONCE A DON, ALWAYS A DON 8
DONATIONS General Fund Christopher Townsend ‘52 Dana Musgrove ‘03 Shari Markiewicz (Sofia Markiewicz) Kate Connell (Rose Nadis) John Ahlman
Rhonda Gutierrez ’83 Annette Cordero ’75 Cliff Lambert ‘67 Maureen Masson ’53 M. Kay Van Horn ’54 Ronald Burkard Lee Wardlaw Jaffurs ’73 David Boyd ‘45 Peter Jordano ’52 & Gerd Jordano’57 Amoretta Hoeber
Alumni Memorial Scholarship Fund William Oliphant ’64 IHO The Morison FamilyBryce 2015, Brooke 2018 & Jacquelin 2020. Classroom Assistance Program, CAP Edward Romero ’60
Class of 1953 Scholarship Fund Don Jackson ‘53 Charlotte Tweedy ’53 IMO of deceased members
Campus Beautification Fund Capt. Diane Botzum ’54
Class of 1959 Scholarship Fund James Forner ’59 IMO Barbara Burke Forner ‘59 Gilberto Robledo ’59 Pamela Jameson Boehr ’59 Neil McBratney ’59 G. Thomas Woolsey ’59 Susan Reefman Welch ’59 Arleen Johnson Friday ’59 George W. Jones ’59 Gary & Susan Miles Gulbransen ‘59
Dorothy Brubeck Scholarship Fund Don Jackson ‘53 Jack Hufford Scholarship Fund John Campilio ’53 Helen E. Fong Scholarship Fund Capt. Diane Botzum ‘54 Joseph Nuñez Scholarship Fund William Oliphant ’64 Patrick Lloyd-Butler Patricia Nunez Robert Nunez D.D.S & Jennifer Nunez Pamela Cosma
Class of 1968 Scholarship Fund Class of 1968 (Norma Marquez ‘68)
Saruwatari Scholarship Fund M. Kay Van Horn ’54
All Dons Reunion Fund SBHS Class of 1957 (Ronald Hays ’57) Timothy Putz ’63 David Gonzales ‘77 SBHS Class of 1972
Class of 1969 Scholarship Fund Heather Graves ‘69 Beth Sundheim ‘69
Michael Wood Scholarship Fund Vincent Wood Scholarship/DA Event Fund Gary Hart ‘60 Gloria Cavallero ‘72 David and Leslie Ortiz ’72 John Campilio ’53 Robert and Norma Marquez ’68
Senior Luncheon Fund Susanne Ramsdell Richards ‘58 Tim Putz ’63 Gloria Cavallero ’72 SBHS PTSA
This year’s Scholarship Awards ceremony was held in the Santa Barbara High School auditorium.
9
DON DOINGS It is with great sadness we report the passing of our most recent Distinguished Alumnus, John Suzuki ’46. Due to poor health, he was unable to attend our annual meeting and award presentation, but was given his plaque by his four daughters Patti Suzuki Boucher ’73, Cindy Suzuki Hernandez ’76, Susan Suzuki Walters ’77 and Kim Suzuki Penman ’80, while in the hospital. We wish to extend our condolences to his wife, Fumi Inouye Suzuki ’40, and his entire family. Pamela Jameson Boehr ’59 shared her childhood memories of Miramar Beach in Montecito Magazine. With the newly opened Rosewood Miramar Beach, we have all been reminded of our high school summer fun at Miramar. Dave Bregante ’61, former SBHS basketball player, who took over the SBHS basketball program in fall 2011, stepped down as head basketball coach after eight seasons. Having earned the reputation as one of the most accomplished coaches in school history, Dave won the CIF State Coach of the Year Award in 2016, the same year his Dons team won the CIF 2-A championship. After 12 years at the helm of Goleta’s Fiesta Ranchera, SBHS Wall of Famer and Goleta City Council member, Roger Aceves ’73, handed over the reins of his volunteer position to his son, Tim. Roger is also a past El Presidente of Old Spanish Days Fiesta. Four generations of the Hendrickson family have owned and operated Santa Barbara Monumental on Milpas Street. With Jed Hendrickson ’76 (father, Monte Hendrickson ’48) presently at the helm, the family, local business and history in SB were recently featured in the SBNewsPress. Over the years the family has kindly and generously given back to SBHS through their craftsmanship on the front and back entrance stone signs as well as the 100th SBHS bronze anniversary seal embedded in the front entrance way of the main hall. Karch Kiraly ’78 played in three Olympic games, won gold for volleyball in each and will be making his third appearance as coach of the Women’s National Volleyball Team this next summer in Tokyo. Malcolm Steward ’84, a local graphic artist, has volunteered his time and talent to design the All Dons Reunion logo. He also volunteered to design the posters seen all over town. MalcolmSteward.com Thank you, Malcolm! Michael DeVorzon ’89 appears in a ZipRecruiter commercial that has been airing since 2017. He began his career in production and has moved into acting. He can be seen in NBC’s movie of the week Submerged and in past episodes of Beverly Hills 90210, Passions and Melrose Place. Ryan Jorden ‘91, was named the head coach of the UCLA Men’s Soccer team after a stellar six year coaching career at the University of the Pacific, where he won 42 games in five seasons, took the UOP Tigers to threestraight NCAA Tournament appearances and earned the title of 2016 West Coast Conference Coach of the Year. During his time at Pacific, he was credited with restarting the soccer program and creating an environment focused on team culture, athletic achievement, academic success and community connection. Recently featured in the SB Independent’s special annual Jobs issue, Morgan Mainz ‘91 is on a mission to resurrect his beloved profession of construction trade. A third-generation carpenter and general contractor (who was also a star SBHS volleyball athlete), Morgan and others in the construction world are looking for the next generation of builders citing that it is a dynamic profession with room to grow and always in demand. Morgan’s message is right on target with what industry leaders are preaching and this honorable profession is now supported by the School District’s Building Trades and Construction pathway program at district junior high and high school campuses. A fierce advocate for improving the quality of life for those facing cancer, Assemblywoman Monique Limón ‘97, has been named Legislator of the Year by the American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network. She was recognized for her demonstrated leadership and commitment in cancerrelated public policy advocacy, specifically for her work championing legislation that will keep oral oncology medications affordable for cancer patients. Craig C. Boehr ’98, a third generation Don, is an attorney with the United States Environmental Protection Agency in Washington, D.C. He has been awarded three times with the Agency's Bronze Medal for commendable service. In July he received a Gold Medal for exceptional service. The award was for outstanding technical assistance in support of Congress in the development of the Brownfields Utilization, Investment and Local Development Act of 2018.
10
Spencer Barr ‘00 and current SBHS Career Counselor, was recently featured in the SB Independent’s special issue on the Santa Barbara job market examining the challenges educators face in preparing students for both college and career and the pressure on high schools to offer and expand pathway programs that put students on track toward specific industry careers. Spencer is excited as the pieces fall into place that put all kinds of students on a path to becoming empowered and productive adults emphasizing that pathways prepare kids for not just college, not just career, but both. SBHS English Language Development (ELD) and Spanish teacher, Lianette Santana ‘04 has been recognized by the Rotary Club for her outstanding work and significant contributions to public education. Described as a vibrant and engaging teacher who on a daily basis creates an environment where students are engaged with each other and the material to learn concepts, discover new connections, and practice their skills, Lianette was awarded a certificate and a $1,000 check to spend on classroom needs. Kami Craig ’05 and fellow Olympians will be hosting RISEmind this fall in Carpinteria. RISEmind focuses on helping young athletes prepare for their futures, building rapport between mentors and athletes and align former Olympian role models with young athletes looking for a competitive edge through mental skills. Jeremy Casebeer ’07 and Canadian team partner earned his first AVP Tour championship, winning the Seattle Open in Beach Volleyball. He had 25 aces in the tournament. A standout at SBHS and at UCLA, he formed a beach partnership with his SBHS teammate, Will Montgomery ’08. Together they represented the USA in the World University Games. Callean Kilroy Villaseñor ’07 has returned home to SBHS as Assistant Principal starting this school year. She has taught physical and life sciences at Santa Barbara Junior High since 2012, while also serving as one of the district’s Secondary Technology Integration Coach since 2017. Upon her selection she stated, “SBHS provided me with a strong education and fond memories, and I am proud to be returning to the SBHS campus in this new capacity. I look forward to working with the students to help shape their futures for success and contributing to carrying on the strong traditions of this great school. Go Dons!” Jackie Rotman ’08, founder of Everybody Dance Now while at SBHS, is now serving as the board chair and funding for her non-profit after serving as executive director for a decade. Everybody Dance Now is now headquartered in New York with a 100-person team that works nationally in 9 chapters. Jackie is finishing up her MBA at Stanford University Surfer Cole Robbins ’09 earned a bronze medal in the longboard competition at the Pan American Games this summer in Lima, Peru. He was invited by the US Olympic Committee as the first longboard surfer in history to compete in the Pan American Games representing the USA. After graduating from SBHS and considering his career opportunities, Gerardo “Jerry” Barajas ‘12, was drawn to barbering and enrolled at the Lu Ross Academy in Ventura. After working at a couple of local barber jobs, he landed a barber position at Mesa Barbers, where he mentored with his good SBHS friend, Andres “Gordy” Hernandez, honed his skills, and built up a steady and loyal customer base - all with the goal of owning his own barbershop some day. Last year, Jerry opened his own shop, Imperial Barbershop, on Upper State Street, which he was able to build and expand together with his buddy, Gordy. They have designated every Wednesday as First-Responder Wednesday when responders are entitled to a discounted haircut. Bryce Morison ’15 led Westmont College Baseball to a 36-16 season and was selected to the ABCA-Rawlings-NAIA Baseball Gold Glove Team. He also earned the Second Team NAIA All-American honors. Bryce is the first Westmont player to win both awards in the same season. Bolden Brace ’16, led the Northeastern University basketball team to win its conference title, but sadly they lost in the first NCAA round to Kansas. He graduated after 3 years at NU and is continuing as a grad student in Athletic Management for his 4th year of eligibility. Sawyer Rhodes ’17 was selected to compete for USA Water Polo at the 30th Summer Universiade in Naples, Italy. Rhodes is a former US Youth
National Team player, earned NCAA All-American honorable mention after scoring 25 goals in his sophomore year at USC. His SBHS record still holds as the all-time leading scorer with 270 career goals.
REUNIONS Class of 1950—Fall of 2020. Date will be set soon.
th
Ellie Chenoweth ’19 was honored at the 15 Annual Spirit of Service Awards, earning the Jack Cantin (’19) Youth Award.
Class of 1959—Saturday, September 14—Casual No-host bar and hors d’oeuvres at Crocodile Restaurant and Bar at Lemon Tree Inn, 2819 State Street, 5-8 pm. $20 per person. Hosted by Betty Jo 'BJ' Gerdes Reed and Gretchen Haug Davis King. Please RSVP Betty Jo at bjreedcoaching@gmail.com
Sophia Cordero ‘20, this year’s ASB Vice President, served Santa Barbara this summer as the Spirit of Fiesta for Old Spanish Days. She beautifully represented the fine, talented youth of SBHS.
Class of 1969—Friday, September 13—No-host get together at Harry’s Saturday, September 14—Dinner Dance at the Carriage Museum sbhsclassof69.com
Local restaurant Tyger Tyger partnered with the SBHS Visual Arts & Design Academy (VADA) for several weeks in the spring to create a bold mural next to the restaurant’s façade facing Santa Barbara’s Yanonali and Gray streets. SBHS students helped out local artist, Tom Stanley, after school and on weekends to create the mural. VADA is celebrating its 20th anniversary at SBHS and focuses on integrating academic coursework with career-focused art instruction.
Class of 1974—Friday, September 6—No-host get together at Creekside, 7 pm Saturday, September 7—Dinner Dance at Restaurante El Paseo, 5 pm. Sunday, September 8—Taco lunch at La Mesa Park 12 noon Contact Sharon Keinath Henning 1974SBDons@gmail.com
SBHS boys soccer coach, Todd Heil, and SBHS football coach, J.T. Stone, were both honored this past spring for their coaching. Coach Heil earned the CIF Eastbay Model Coach of the Year award from an elite group of 13 nominees. He is the first coach in the SB Unified School to earn this award. This past season he also coached his 400th career victory. J.T. Stone received the 2019 Semper Fidelis Coach award from the U.S. Marine Corps, which recognizes coaches who develop student athletes in a similar fashion that the Marines develop elite warriors.
Class of 1975—Friday, Aug. 14, 2020 - Meet and Greet at the Uptown (time to be determined) Saturday, Aug. 15, 2020 – Dinner/ Dance at El Paseo Contact Chuck Scudalari cscudelari@verizon.net Class of 2009-November 27, 2019 ALL CLASS REUNION: SATURDAY, OCTOBER 5, 2019, 11AM4PM The following reunions will take place the same weekend as the ALL CLASS REUNION-October 5, 2019
Thank you to the following donors: Cindi Parke ’72 for her theater arts memorabilia, Stacey Wright ‘76 for her Madrigal album, pennant and memorabilia and Deborah Moskowitz for her family’s 1931 and 1932 O & G yearbooks.
Class of 1954—October 5 Harry's Plaza and Oct 6 Tuckers Grove Nancy Hove n0309@aol.com
Scholarship Named in Honor of Loyal Don, Jack Hufford ‘51
Class of 1967—October 5 Viva Restaurant for No-host cocktails 6 pm after the ALL CLASS REUNION celebrating 70th birthdays SBHSClassof 1967.com
Jack Hufford ’51, longtime benefactor of local high schools, passed away on June 18. Although a loyal Don, Jack was always available to assist Dos Pueblos, San Marcos and Bishop Garcia Diego High Schools with their athletic fields. Several years ago, Jack solicited money and labor from many sources to fund an extensive facelift for the façade and entryway to SBHS. As part of the project, he even managed to secure a thorough cleaning of the 1923 bronze plaque, which commemorates the laying of the school’s cornerstone. For this enormous undertaking, Jack was honored with the first Frederick Forest Peabody Award, given to an alumnus who has gone above and beyond for his/her alma mater.
Class of 1949—75th Year Reunion Friday, October 4 Lunch at the University Club, Santa Barbara St. at 12 noon. Contact George Burtness (805) 682-3319, gburtness@verizon.net, 1290 N. OntareRd., SB, CA 93105 LAGUNA BALL PARK REUNION -- Saturday, September 7, 2019 at 4:00 at SB Golf Club (Muni). CALLING ALL former Midget, Junior and Senior League players, Original Foresters of late 1950s, including ball boys, score board runners, UCSB, Westmont, all local high school players---whoever played or participated at Laguna Ball. Come rehash your glory days. Ron Shelton ‘63 and Jeff Nelson are in charge. Jeff can be reached at 805 698-0795.
PEABODY STADIUM UPDATE
Jack’s loyalty to SBHS and to the greater community was also honored in 2015 when he was welcomed into the Dons’ Wall of Fame, the gallery of special achievement Dons proudly featured in the main hallway of the school. Jack was an early and enthusiastic booster of Ye Ole Gang, especially as he solicited donations of food and beverages for their annual gatherings at the Page Center and other venues around town. In honor of Jack Hufford’s many hours of community service, the Alumni Association is establishing a scholarship in his name. It will recognize outstanding community service by a graduating senior. Contributions in Hufford’s name are welcome. SBHS ALUMNI ASSOCIATION; PO BOX 6121, Santa Barbara, CA 93169-6121.
Peabody Stadium is due to be completed sometime in November of 2019. Wet weather and construction issues have caused the delay. This will not effect the October 5th “ALL DONS REUNION”.
11
Santa Barbara High School Alumni Association P.O. Box 6121 Santa Barbara, CA 93160-6121
Nonprofit Org. US Postage Paid Santa Barbara, CA Permit No. 139
H ELP! ADDRESS SERVICE REQUESTED
ATTENTION: PLEASE FORWARD TO ADDRESSEE OR RETURN TO SENDER IF THE ADDRESSEE IS DECEASED. (PLEASE INDICATE DATE) WE NEED TO MAINTAIN THE INTEGRITY OF OUR MAILING LIST.
How Dons Can Make A Difference
Please make checks payable to the SBHS ALUMNI ASSOCIATION.
SBHS Alumni Association - P.O. Box 6121, Santa Barbara CA 93160-6121
Contribute $ ______ _ to the Classroom Assistance Program (CAP) grants to teachers for classroom materials. Contribute $ ________ to the General Fund which covers our operating and Newsletter costs. Contribute $ ________ to the Special Projects Fund (building and grounds improvement, etc.). Contribute $ ________ to a particular organization, program or area of concern at SBHS:____________________________. Contribute $ ________ to a Scholarship fund (name of fund) ________________________________________________________________________. ***List of current active scholarships under the “Current Scholarship Names” link on our website www.sbdonsalumni.com. MEMBERSHIP includes a copy of “Noticias” and twice yearly receipt of the Alumni Newsletter to your email address. (** If you are a member but are not receiving the Alumni Newsletter, please send us your current email/address information.) _____ I have moved and would like to update my contact information _____Lifetime Single Membership $40 Title: Mr. ____ Mrs. ____ Miss ____ Ms. ____ Other ____ Email: _________________________________________ First Name: ______________________ Middle: ______________ Last: ____________________________________ Maiden Name: _____________________________ Spouse________________________ Class Year ____________ Address:___________________________________________ City/State: __________________________________ Home Phone: ( _____ )__________________ Cell Phone: ( _____ )_______________________ Zip ____________ _____Lifetime Joint Membership $60 - A spouse or partner living at the same address Title: Mr. ____ Mrs. ____ Miss ____ Ms ____ Other ____ Email: __________________________________________ First Name: _____________________ Middle: ______________ Last: ___________________________ Maiden Name: _____________________ Class Year _________ Home Phone: __________________________ Cell Phone: __________________________ 12