Santa Barbara High School ALUMNI NEWS “Once A Don, Always A Don” Vol. 46 No. 1 Fall 2020 http://www.sbdonsalumni.com
GRADUATION AND THE CLASS OF 2020
For the Class of 2020, there was no walk down the hill, even though Peabody Stadium was ready to welcome them, there was no Prom and no Senior Week. They did not receive their O & G yearbook until virtual school was in session this August, so they will have no autographs in their yearbook for posterity. For our scholarship recipients, there was no celebratory reception to send them off to college. Instead, the SBHS Faculty and Staff brainstormed extremely creative ways to honor and celebrate each of the Dons in the Class of 2020. They did have a lovely Senior Salute—a drive through campus under balloon archways and a walk to the front of our beautiful school. It was closure for seniors, their families, faculty and administration. The senior class was queried about how they wanted to have graduation and SBHS seniors wanted to be able to “walk down the hill” at a future date. It is our hope, as alumni, that these 505 new alumni will be able to share the experience we have had at a future time. Each member of the class had his/her photo in a video which was shown on TV and can be viewed - https://vimeo.com/426837286. The announcement of Distinguished Dons was done through “parade” visits to seniors’ homes by faculty and administration from their olive and gold decorated cars. Personalized yard signs adorned the seniors’ front yards and the school gave generic SBHS signs to each senior. The icing on the cake was The Cow, painted a shiny gold by faculty with the name of every graduating senior (all 505!) written in spots on Bossie’s back. And, of course, she was given her own olive-green mask. Videos of these activities may be seen here: https:// www.youtube.com/watch?v=qKNHDSausZg&feature=youtu.be or https://keyt.com/news/top-stories/2020/05/27/ santa-barbara-high-school-honor
CLASS OF 2020 GRADUATION The Santa Barbara High School Class of 2020 was unlike any of the previous graduations. COVID prevented the senior class from experiencing a traditional graduation, but the resiliency of these graduates was evident at the Senior Salute Ceremony.
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President’s Letter
SBHS Alumni Association Officers 2020-21 President-Helen Murdoch ‘83 Vice President-Natalie (Talli) Richards Versola ‘82 Recording Secretary-Deanna Morinini ‘79 Treasurer-Norma Perez Marquez ‘68 Executive Secretary- Leslie Rian Ortiz ‘72 Director of Membership-Sharon Keinath Henning ‘74 Historian- Gloria Cavallero ‘72 Directors Emeritus Owen Aylesworth ‘44 Helen Latham Cornell ‘52 Directors Victor Bartolome ‘66 Rebecca Buckelew Borgioli ‘91 Annette Cordero ‘75 Josie Stone DeVine ‘86 Heather Willey Ekeler ‘84 Sally Foxen ‘75 Rhonda Perez Gutierrez ‘83 Barbra Ortiz ‘69 Mary Moore Tenoso ‘84 Kay Saruwatari Van Horn ‘54 Marsha Smith Wright ‘72 Past Presidents John Campilio ‘53 Maureen MacQuiddy Masson ‘53 Tim Putz ‘63 Lynda Reed Williams-Terres ‘53 Laura Davis Wilson ‘67 Newsletter Layout Hope Hernandez ‘70 Newsletter Contributors Gloria Cavallero ‘72 Sharon Keinath Henning ‘74 Helen Murdoch ‘83 David Ortiz ‘72 Leslie Rian Ortiz ‘72 Tim Putz ‘63 Talli Richards Versola ‘82 Laura Davis Wilson ‘67
Dear Alumni, I hope this Fall SBHS Alumni newsletter finds you and your families healthy and safe during the pandemic. For all of us, it is a stressful and uncertain time so I also hope you are taking care of yourselves and your loved ones. Thank you to Tim Putz ‘63 for his four years of service as President of the SBHS Alumni Association. Tim is so proud to be a Don and embodies Once a Don, always a Don through his reunion organizing, attending SBHS events throughout the year, and providing us with photographs of all things SBHS. In high school, if you had told me that I would one day be president of the SBHS Alumni Association, I would have laughed and said, “Alumni Association? What’s that?” yet here I am. This feels like a natural place for me to be right now after 35 years (!) of organizing my class reunions, and working with SBHS teachers and administration as an educator in the Santa Barbara Unified School District. I am proud to be a Don and feel privileged to represent the thousands of alumni around the world who attended one of the oldest high schools in California. This school year is strange and surreal with classes taking place online for the foreseeable future and athletics postponed until at least December. Classrooms are empty with students learning at home on Zoom, the new stadium--yes, it’s finished and beautiful--is quiet, the gym is empty, the curtain is down in the theater, the musical instruments lie still, and the seagulls have abandoned the quad. SBHS weathered the Spanish Flu of 1918 and I know it will come out of this one stronger as well. Once a Don, always a Don, Helen Murdoch ‘83, Alumni President
Principal’s Letter Hello Alumni, What a difference six months can make! As I prepared for this update, I reread what I wrote for the Spring newsletter 2020. And I reflected on those ceremonial senior events that we were looking forward to as the year came to an end. And, that none of those events happened the way anyone would have imagined. However, I am proud to say that we did our best to keep some of the traditions alive in the minds and hearts of our staff, our students, our community, and our alumni. The Class of 2020 did not have a Prom, a Senior Awards Night, a formal graduation ceremony, or a Grad Nite. Instead, we celebrated our Seniors the best way we could given the unique circumstances. We showcased our Seniors with an awards slide deck, a video collage that was broadcasted on a local TV station, surprise drive-bys for our Distinguished Dons, and an all day Senior Salute. Lastly, staff created a special video for the Seniors that included our ‘gift’ of painting Bossie the cow a shiny gold and handwriting all of the senior names, forming her green spots. We know that some day we will be together again and we will properly honor our graduating class of 2020 with a traditional ceremony in Peabody Stadium. Like most schools in California, we were required to start the school year remotely. Over the summer, our teaching staff spent a combined total of more than 1,000 hours preparing to teach students in a distance learning format. Like everything else, we had to reimagine Dons Derby as a drive thru event. Families drove onto campus and stopped at key points to drop off textbooks and registration materials and to pick-up their schedules. This time around, we gave special attention to our freshmen students and new students to SBHS. They each received a bundle that included a specially designed t-shirt and school supplies. Our beautiful Peabody Stadium is almost completed. By the time you read this update, the track will be in place and we will be getting ready for student-athletes to be able to use the track and field for conditioning purposes. Now that we are about a month into school, I continue to be proud of the imagination, the endurance, the intelligence, and the pride that continues to flow from the SBHS staff, families, and students. Although the hallways are quiet and empty, you can still feel the positive energy and spirit of the Don! Once a Don, Always a Don! We want to thank you for your continued support of students, our staff, and our programs. Go Dons! Sincerely, Elise Simmons , E.D., Principal
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NEW BOARD MEMBERS VOTED INTO OFFICE
SBHS ATHLETICS: 2019-20 SEASON
In May of each year we hold our General Meeting and Scholarship Ceremony, but this year, the pandemic foiled our plans. Instead, we held our General Meeting over email and included voting for new Board Directors and Officers.
Alumni from all years turned out to support and cheer on this past year’s Golden Tornado team, which played at local stadiums while Peabody was under reconstruction. Our Dons made it into the CIFSouthern Section finals— the first since 1989. It was an exciting season and one which we hope to repeat this coming season—which will begin in December. The stellar season named Deacon Hill ’21 Offensive Player of the Year and First Team All-County Quarterback, Noach Wood, Defensive Player of the year and “Big Game” MVP and Dons football coach, J.T. Stone, Coach of the Year. Boys water polo also made us proud by winning their CIF-SS division. Girls water polo, girls softball and boys baseball all made it into CIF playoffs, with the COVID pandemic forcing sports to halt this past spring. 2020-21 SEASON The pandemic has now also forced a delay to the start of high school sports with 3 seasons being condensed into 2 seasons according to the California Interscholastic Federation (CIF). Below are the proposed Fall and Spring Sports that are subject to change: Fall: Cross Country, Football, Volleyball (boys), Volleyball (girls), Water Polo (boys), Water Polo (girls). Spring: Baseball, Basketball (boys and girls), Cheer, Lacrosse (boys and girls), Softball, Swimming and Diving, Soccer (boys and girls), Tennis (boys and girls), Track and Field, and Wrestling. Multiple-sport athletes will face some tough decisions now that their seasons are either overlapping or being played concurrently. Given our strong history of athletics at SBHS, this could potentially cause a significant challenge for student/athlete participation and team success. We are grateful for the efforts of Athletic Director, Mr. Todd Heil, and the respective coaches for their diligence in optimizing SBHS athletics and school spirit.
Due to the pandemic and some unclear language, we have put forth the following changes to our by-laws: Article 5, section 2d (new section) All terms for Association Officers and members of the Board will begin on July 1 of the year they are elected and end on June 30 two years later. Article 6 Officers and members of the board shall be elected from and by the members of the Association at the regular annual meeting of the Association. The board shall, by October of each year, form a nominating committee of at least three (3) members of the Association. This committee shall submit its recommendations to the board of directors and file its report with the recording secretary at the January meeting of the board. The privilege of holding office shall be limited to members who have belonged to the Association for at least thirty (30) days prior to their nomination. Regular members are eligible for any office or for a position on the board. Associate members are eligible for positions on the board and for any office except the presidency. Article 8, section 1a The annual meeting of the members of the Association shall be held in May of each year, on a day and at a time and place designated by the board, for the purpose of electing officers and members of the board and of transacting such business as may come before the meeting. Members shall be given not less than ten (10) days' notice of the annual meeting. In the event of a natural disaster, pandemic, or when meeting in person is not possible, the annual General Meeting and election of new members of the Board may be held via an email to all Association members.
2020 FACULTY and STAFF "GRADUATIONS" This year the high school said a virtual good-bye to several fabulous teachers who have graced our campus with their intelligence and enthusiasm for nearly 100 combined years of service to DONS! Otto Layman, Theatre Arts, 24 years: Mr. Layman nurtured and challenged a quarter-century of talented students in theatre, musical theatre, and technical production. Our entire Santa Barbara arts community has benefitted from these kids and their training. The last production was slated to be The Hunchback of Notre Dame and it was 7 weeks into rehearsals and the sets were nearly finished when the "COVID Closure" curtain came down. Professional as always, Otto Layman turned out the lights, cleaned up the backstage and left his office ready for the next occupant to write their script for a theatre program that has been in existence for nearly 150 years!
Article 8, section 2a . Meetings of the board shall be held at least once each quarter at such time and place as may be fixed by the president, except that the board may, by majority vote, waive the holding of such meeting during the months of June, July and August. December. Board members shall be given not less than ten (10) days' notice of all regular meetings. In the event of a natural disaster, pandemic, or when meeting in person is not possible, the Board may hold virtual meetings and virtual votes for all Board business including financial decisions.
Marsha Barr, Librarian, 22 + years: READ!!! Mrs. Barr could be relied on by all students to help them find a great book...and the next book...and the ones after that! Literature and story-telling are her passions and she was all about turning even the most resistant student into a lifelong reader. She hosted noontime "Author Talks" for students and authors to connect. Alumni who participated include Lee Wardlaw ‘73, Susan Gulbransen, Peggy Sands Orchowski ‘59, and Pulitzer Prize winner, Leon Litwack ’47 and she whole-heartedly supported having an Alumni Shelf in the library. In addition, Mrs. Barr worked closely with Barnaby Conrad as he recreated The Earthling Bookstore mural in the SBHS Library.
Article 8, Section 2e (new section) All meetings will follow Roberts Rules of Order.
Reid Wagner, Math: Asked "what was Mr. Wagner's specialty?" a colleague said, "I’m pretty sure all of the topics in math were his specialty (he’s a very smart guy)." Great praise for a teacher who will be missed by students and faculty alike after 25 years of service.
DISTINGUISHED ALUMNI NOMINATIONS
Each year, the Alumni Association honors one of our own at our General Meeting and Scholarship Ceremony in May. If you know of a living SBHS alum who has achieved notable personal and/or professional success and deserves to be honored by the Alumni Association, please fill in this online nomination form at https://www.sbdonsalumni.com/alumni/distinguisheddons/distinguished-don-submission/) or you may download a printable PDF at https://www.sbdonsalumni.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/02/ Distinguished-Alumni-Nomination-Form-2-2019.pdf. The deadline for nominations is December 1, 2020. You can see a list of past Distinguished Alumni at https://www.sbdonsalumni.com/alumni/distinguished-dons/.
Mike Gorgita ’73, PE: For 17 years, Mr. Gorgita has kept his classroom open for students to eat lunch, play video games and hang out. In addition, he has volunteered his time to help with ticket sales for every dance concert and recital to support an important SBHS program. This alumnus, known by students for his wit and jokes, will be missed.
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2020 SANTA BARBARA HIGH ALUMNI SCHOLASHIP WINNERS In 1976 when the Alumni Association awarded its first scholarships, only 2 were given and each student received $150.00. This year we are awarding 57 scholarships to our seniors as well as 25 “Always a Don” scholarships to Alumni, for a total of over $200,000. We are grateful to our alumni, friends, and past Principal Claud Hardesty, who have made our scholarship program possible. Maria Aragon Sanchez (SBCC)--Barbara R. and Paul Oldham George ‘25 Memorial Scholarship. Maria plans to obtain both a Bachelors and Masters in nursing, eventually becoming a nurse practitioner. She was active in both AVID and basketball.
Kailani Cordero (SBCC)--Glen Alden and Audrey Mae Bull Fort ‘29 Memorial Scholarship. Kailani spent most of her time outside of school dancing, including at Fiesta events. She plans on becoming a sports commentator.
Erica Becerra (Fresno State University)-Douglas White ‘53 Memorial Scholarship. Erica was on the swim team for 4 years and plans to become a veterinarian.
Emily Cornejo Alvarado (UC Irvine)--Couch Family Scholarship & Eugene Snyder Memorial Scholarship. Emily’s experiences as a dancer and the fact that she is patient, welcoming, and easy to approach are good building blocks for her dream of becoming an elementary school teacher.
Sierra Beltran (SBCC)-Harvey J. Holt Memorial Scholarship. Sierra is interested in the natural world, hoping to become an agricultural engineer, national parks ranger, resource conservationist, or soil scientist. The Green Club and work at the Sea Center have given her a great start.
Fhernanda Del Toro Arroyo (USC)--Dr. Seybert “Sey” Kinsell ‘40 Scholarship. Fhernanda’s dream of becoming a physician has a good start with her 4 years in the Sports Medicine Pathway.
Jorge Benitez (SBCC)--Clinton L. Wheeler Graphic Arts Memorial Scholarship & Albert J. Williams ‘51 Memorial Scholarship. Jorge is already a motivational speaker and an avid athlete in Special Olympics, but plans on majoring in communications and becoming a journalist.
Roger Elias-Marcellin (Emory)--Spring `44 Hi-Y Stu Palin Scholarship. Roger discovered in high school that he wants to serve others, volunteering twice a week at Cottage Hospital. No wonder he wants to be a surgeon.
Kristopher Boris (UC Los Angeles)--Class of 1953 Scholarship. Kristopher hopes that his 4 years in the Visual Arts and Design Academy will be good preparation as he works to become an artist.
Jacqueline Estrada (SBCC)--Christina Tonietto Cavallero ‘38 President’s Perpetual Scholarship. Jacqueline was very involved in ASB and athletics at SBHS, which will serve her well in her intended career goals of FBI agent, architect, or starting her own non-profit to protect people in abused homes.
Eamon Burke (The City College of New York) --Glen Alden and Audrey Mae Bull Fort ‘29 Memorial Scholarship. Eamon hopes to be a sports journalist, building on his experiences in both baseball and Mock Trial.
Morgan Fell (Cal Poly, SLO)--Owen R. Aylesworth ‘44 Honorary Scholarship. Morgan’s varied volunteer work including Cottage Hospital and Youth Wellness Connection have helped steer her toward her goal of becoming a therapist with a psychodynamic perspective.
Mishell Carcamo (SBCC)-Terrance W. Boyes Musical Memorial Scholarship. Mishell’s work in Lak’ech will serve her well as she works to become a school psychologist.
Emmanuel Flores (University of San Francisco)--Class of 1953 Scholarship. Emmanuel’s goal of becoming a graphic designer fits well with his 4 years in the Multimedia Art and Design Academy.
Aylin Casas-Mejia (SBCC)--Bea Askman ‘55 American Business Women’s AssociationFiesta Chapter Scholarship. Aylin’s dreams of becoming an architect will surely be helped with her 4 years in the Visual Arts and Design Academy. 5
Mireya Gil (UC Davis)--Alumni Fund Scholarship. Mireya plans on working with marginalized communities with the intersection of environmental science and social justice. She was active with basketball, swim team, and numerous clubs.
Angela Lopez (UC Irvine)--Barbara R. and Paul Oldham George ‘25 Memorial Scholarship. Though Angela is undecided in her career choice, she is leaning toward something in the biological sciences. She has been active in Dons Riders and as an academic mentor. Isabella Macioce (Dartmouth)--Helen Frances (King) ‘33 and Clifford Henry Jameson ‘29 Memorial Scholarship. Isabella will pursue research in astrophysics, a subject she has experience with first hand after attending the Women in Physics conference. She played water polo while at SBHS.
Alice Gipe (UC Berkeley)--Daniel Naretto ‘68 Memorial Music Scholarship. Though Alice was active in multiple sports and the Visual Arts and Design Academy, her dream is to become the head of an environmental non-profit.
Magdaline Gooch (UCSB)--Barbara R. and Paul Oldham George ‘25 Memorial Scholarship. Magdaline was on the Lacrosse team for 4 years and plans on becoming an artist or scientific researcher.
Saray Madrigal Molina (UCSB)--Margaret Russell Jones Scholarship. Saray was active in the Multimedia Art and Design Academy as well as Dons Riders. She plans on becoming a psychologist.
Alondra Graham (SBCC)--Class of 1969 Scholarship. Alondra’s plan to become an elementary school teacher fits well with her volunteer work teaching at her church.
Roxy McNamara (SBCC)--Cameron Howard Perry ‘41 Scholarship. Roxy isn’t sure what career direction she wants to take after college graduation. She was a water polo player and swimmer at SBHS.
Mykenzie Kangas (Cal Poly, SLO)--Wendell S. Fletcher ‘26 Fund for Senior Students. Mykenzie hopes to become a cardiologist. She volunteered at both Hearts Therapeutic Horseback Riding and Casa de la Raza.
Sofia Mejia Soto (Cal State Northridge)-Beatrice Terres Nunez Rosales ‘40 Memorial Scholarship. Working in the Sports Medicine Pathway at SBHS helped Sofia confirm her interest in becoming a nurse.
Cesar Gregorio Lagunas (SBCC)--Class of 1950 Scholarship. Cesar will major in math and business. He played soccer while at SBHS.
Hannah Mendez (SBCC)--Earl Roger Aylesworth `47 Honorary Scholarship. Hannah enjoys working with both people and animals and hopes to work in a field that involves sociology or psychology. She played tennis at SBHS for 4 years.
Henry Haber (Tisch School, New York University)--Jack Hufford ‘52 Memorial Scholarship. Henry hopes to become a filmmaker, a career goal that fits well with his years in the Multimedia Art and Design Academy.
Marissa Meza (University of Oregon)--Class of 1959 Scholarship. Marissa was involved in Cheer and the Multimedia Arts and Design Academy. She plans on becoming a therapist.
Madison Jaimes (SBCC)--Keen Kayser Putz ‘63 Memorial Scholarship. Madison had many volunteer experiences while in high school, which will serve her well as she works to become an intercollegiate athletic academic advisor.
Madeleine Mishler (Mt. Holyoke College)-Santa Barbara Igniters Scholarship. Madeleine was involved in kinesiology and sports medicine at SBHS, both of which connect to her dreams of becoming a neuroscientist.
Cali Lingle (UC San Diego)--Michael J. Moropoulos Honorary Scholarship. Cali wants to be a marine biologist and has already worked in the field while volunteering at the SB Museum of Natural History, the Sea Center, and the SB Wildlife Care Network.
Jacqueline Grace Morison (Texas Christian University)--Helen E. Fong Scholarship. Grace was active in sports, The Forge, and many other activities at SBHS. She wants to be an elementary school teacher. 6
Emily Petatan Gonzalez (CSU San Jose)-Shelley Azbell ‘60 and Jim Garvey ‘60 Perpetual Scholarship. Emily participated in the Sports Medicine Pathway for 4 years, which will prepare her well for her chosen career of athletic trainer or dental hygienist.
Coleman Mortensen (UCSB)--Lynn Hammock Alderman Burtness’56 Memorial Scholarship. Coleman plans on becoming a defense attorney. He played golf and was active in the Visual Arts and Design Academy.
Genevieve Ramirez (SBCC)--Henry Ivey Brubeck Instrumental Music Scholarship. Genevieve wants to become a speech pathologist, specializing in helping children and teenagers. She enjoyed doing dance throughout high school.
Guadalupe Najera (SBCC)--Class of 1961 Scholarship. Guadalupe was in AVID and on the soccer team. She hopes to become a neurosurgeon after college.
Christian Reyes Soto (UC Berkeley)--Helen Frances (King) ‘33 and Clifford Henry Jameson ‘29 Memorial Scholarship. Christian’s time on the track and cross country teams had a big impact on him. He plans to become a computer engineer.
Tenzin Namgay (SBCC)--Class of 1962 Vocational Scholarship. Tenzin played soccer at SBHS and plans on pursuing a career in carpentry or auto mechanical engineering.
Lesslye Nayan Rodriguez (SBCC)--John L. “JR” Richards ‘57 Memorial Scholarship. Lessley will major in kinesiology with a minor in psychology, hoping to be an athletic trainer. She was active in ASB and sports at SBHS.
Miguel Sanchez (SBCC)--Michael Vincent Wood ‘85 Honorary Scholarship. Miguel was extremely active in flamenco dance throughout high school. He hopes to become an anesthesiologist.
Gabriela Nunez de la Torre (UC Santa Cruz)-Louise Ellen Aylesworth Stribling ‘45 Memorial Scholarship. Gabriela was in AVID and plans on a career in criminal justice, working for the defense.
Veronica Sanchez Gomez (UC Riverside)-Dr. Helen Elizabeth Henry Smith ‘49 Scholarship. Veronica was in the Visual Arts and Design Academy. She will major in Cultural Anthropology and minor in either Native American Studies or Chicano Studies. She hopes to work in Cultural Conservation and also to advocate for injustices in her community in the future.
Nicholas Oakley (UCSB)--Miriam J. Aylesworth Scholarship. Nicholas played basketball and baseball at SBHS and plans on becoming a firefighter.
Johana Sanchez Lozaro (SBCC)--Class of 1953 Scholarship. Johana has been in the Sports Medicine Pathway throughout her time at SBHS and plans on becoming a nurse.
Elise Ochoa Ayala (SBCC)--William A. “Bill” and Louise Crow Sr. ‘32 Memorial Scholarship. Elise completed her community service at the Ridley Tree Education Center and plans on working as a biomedical scientist or researcher.
Mariam Santos (UCSB)--Dennis ‘68 and Soledad Ramirez Morelos ‘73 Scholarship. Mariam’s varied volunteer and work experiences at camps and in our community have given her good skills as she works to become a registered nurse or teacher.
Jianna Orozco (Cal Poly, SLO)--Class of 1972 Daniel L. Porter ‘72 and Katelyn D. Porter ‘09 Memorial Scholarship. Jianna’s work as a math tutor in high school will serve her well as she pursues a career in math and finance. She played soccer at SBHS.
Vivian Shay (Stanford)--Helen Frances (King) ‘33 and Clifford Henry Jameson ‘29 Memorial Scholarship. Vivian hopes to have a career on Broadway then in biochemical research. Her experiences in the SBHS Theater and dance will surely help her on her way.
Quetzalli Ortiz (SBCC)--Masako (Fukamaki) Saruwatari `32 Memorial Scholarship & Helen E. Tessien and Mary E. Schoenborn Memorial Scholarship. Quetzalli played lacrosse and was on the staff of the Olive and Gold. She plans to major in criminology. 7
SBHS ALUMNI LEAD FORESTERS TO NATIONAL BASEBALL CONGRESS WORLD SERIES WIN
Benjamin Sherman (Cal Poly, SLO)--M. Duane Jones ‘53 Family Scholarship. Benjamin has worked in the SBHS smallscale farm and volunteered at the Sea Center, Botanic Garden, and on the Channel Island Restoration Project. These all contribute to his desire to be a conservationist.
The SB Foresters won their 8th World Series Championship in Wichita, Kansas this summer with help of former SBHS baseball teammates, Derek True ’19, Nick Oakley ’20 and Bryce Warrecker ‘20, both of whom received our scholarships this year. Vince Gamberdella ’22 (a present junior) was also on the team and three of our SBHS coaches, Joe Holguin, Brian Aguilar and Steve Schuck, coached on the championship team. Bryce, a third generation Forester, an All-CIF athlete, is Cal Poly bound and will join Derek in San Luis Obispo in the fall. Bryce finished the season with 39 strikeouts and just 2 walks with his fastball topping out at 92 mph. His father, Wes Warrecker ’84 and his grandfather, legendary SBHS baseball coach, Fred Warrecker, both played on the Forester team. Nick, an infielder and headed to UCSB, also has a grandfather who played on the Forester team. It is rare for young high school grads to star on a collegiate team and make it to the championship, but the baseball program at SBHS is rare and these young, talented athletes have made us proud.
Pablo Simentales III (SBCC)--Alumni Memorial Fund Scholarship. Pablo hopes to become a web designer or filmmaker. He was in the Multimedia Arts and Design Academy and the Construction Technology program. Isabella Valenzuela (SBCC)--Alumni Fund Scholarship. Isabella’s volunteer work has all been with children through Safety Town, peer buddies, and Special Olympics. These are all good practice for when she becomes a therapist or Special Education Director.
Dante Vallejo (SBCC)--Elias and Flora Martinez Memorial Scholarship. Dante was in AVID and on the Track team at SBHS. He plans on becoming a firefighter.
“Once a Don, Always a Don” 2020 Scholarship Recipients We are proud to award each of the following alumni graduate students with $5,000.00 and continuing alumni with $3,000.00.
Bryce Warrecker (Cal Poly, SLO)--Ethel Bryant Myers Memorial Scholarship & Robert M. ‘55 and Alma & Charles M. Ritchie Memorial Scholarship. Bryce is a fifth generation Don who played basketball and baseball. He hopes to become a professional baseball player and sports agent.
GRADUATE STUDENTS Siana Belfiore ’08 California State University East Bay Julianne Crawford ‘06 Antioch Brianna Elizalde ’07 Antioch Natalia Santizo ‘07 University of California Berkeley
Caden Westwick (University of Washington)-Alumni Fund Scholarship. Caden played volleyball all 4 years and plans on becoming an environmental writer or sports journalist.
UNDERGRADUATE STUDENTS Minerva Carrillo Ortiz UCSB Daisy Cruz-Dominguez ‘15 UCSB Adrianna De La Mora ’19 UC Berkeley Angel Escobar ’19 UCSB Raul Flores Torres ’19 University of San Diego Erika Gama Gonzalez ’18 CA State University Long Beach Mario Hernandez Quezada ’17 UC Irvine Jonathan Housh ‘16 CA State University Channel Islands Desirae Morales ’17 UC Davis Alexandra Morgan ’18 Westmont Andrea Morquecho ’17 UCSB Rose Nadis ’19 Bard College K. Savannah Natividad ’19 CA State University San Jose Luz Nicacio ’17 California State University San Jose Leonel Olivo Fuentes ’17 UCSB Gloria Perez Rojas ’18 California State University Fresno Diana Portugal Baron ’14 SBCC Jennifer Quito Alvarez ’19 USC Mayte Rodriguez Medel ’17 UC Irvine Jenny Rojas ’15 Cal Poly San Luis Obispo Julio Rojas Perez ’19 California State University Northridge
Stella Wing (UC Berkeley)--Kathryn Bristow Lee ‘64 Memorial Scholarship. Stella plans to be an environmental scientist or engineer, having gotten a good start in Girls Who Code and the Computer Science Academy.
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Donations from August, 2020 General Fund Renee Castagnola ‘55 Janet Scuitti Pagel Camille Menzione Doddridge ’54 Marc Smaniotto ’73 & Rebecca Smaniotto Venetia Jenison Jacks ’53 June Yokoyama Tanamachi ’55 Norma Jean Leifer ’64 Annette Davidson ’63 Arthur Ludwick ’58 & Sarah Ludwick Janice Herziger ‘65 The GoodCoin Foundation Diana Kruse ’50 Pamela Boeher ’59 Ann Wakeham Restvedt ‘49 Lenita Swedenborg ’53 Alumni Scholarship Fund Sabrina White Clark ‘91 Michael Jones Lily Purvis ’20 Classroom Assistance Program, CAP Robert Sawyer ‘53 & Barbara Sawyer ‘53 Marc Smaniotto ‘73 & Rebecca Smaniotto K. Wang & F. Wang Marilyn Merlo ‘54 Lenita Swedenborg ’53 Special Projects Fund Mary Tenoso ’84, “A piece of Peabody Stadium” Marc Smaniotto ‘73 & Rebecca Smaniotto Ann Wakeham Restvedt ’49 Lenita Swedenborg ’53 Scholarship/DA Event Fund Marc Smaniotto ’73 & Rebecca Smaniotto All Dons Reunion Fund Maureen Masson ‘ 53 Dolores Morelli Johnson ‘65 Laura Wilson ’67 Senior Luncheon Fund Deanna Morinini ’79 Dorothy Brubeck Scholarship Fund Robert Sawyer ‘53 & Barbara Sawyer Ann Fingarette Hasse ’65 Don Jackson ’53 Lenita Swedenborg ’53 Lynn Burtness Scholarship Fund Robert Burtness ‘56 Helen E. Fong Scholarship Fund Marilyn Merlo ‘54 Glenn Fong ‘57 Jack Hufford Scholarship Fund Irene Vior ’51 Diane Baskin ’51 Lydia Schwartz Edwards ’51 & Donald Edwards ’57 Samuel Winthrop ’07 Shirley Roby ’60 John Campilio ’53 Nan Seed Verkaik ‘71 Anne Marie Hufford Patricia Tolle Flora & Elias Martinez Scholarship Fund M. Greg A. Stathakis (from the Let There Be Light Fund) Irene Martinez Wilson M. Greg Stathakis Dennis Morelos ’68 & Soledad Ramirez Morelos ’73 Scholarship Fund Dennis Morelos ’68 & Soledad Ramirez Morelos ’73
Mike Moropoulos Scholarship Fund John Campilio ’53
Class of 1966 Scholarship Fund Hugh Cunningham ’66
Dan Naretto Scholarship Fund Charles Naretto ’56 Irene Johantgen ‘60 Mary Jane Naretto Hollinger
Class of 1968 Scholarship Fund Dennis Morelos ’68 & Soledad Ramirez Morelos ’73 Gail Rolland Stichler, IMO Bruce Rolland ‘68
Joseph Nuñez Scholarship Fund Cindy Baise Hughes Victor Bartolome ’66 William Oliphant ’64 Adrianne Nunez, Jerry Bellamy & Family Cameron Perry Scholarship Fund Janette Allen Sebastian Patti -IHO Betsy and her daughter Anne Christine Stancill, IMO Betsy Wolff Hoelscher ‘39 Anne Perry Keen Kayser Putz Scholarship Fund Timothy Putz ’63 Richards Scholarship Fund Susanne Richards, IMO JR Richards Saruwatari Scholarship Fund M. Kay VanHorn ’54, IMO Judith Rudolph Piper ’54 Smith Scholarship Fund Helen Henry Smith Michael Wood Scholarship Fund Vincent & Judith Wood Class of 1950 Scholarship Fund David M. Duffy ’50 Dorothy J. Boynton ’50 Barbara Casso ’50 Diana Kruse ’50 Class of 1953 Scholarship Fund Robert Sawyer ‘53 & Barbara Sawyer Walter Parry, ‘53 Don Jackson ’53 Lenita Swedenborg ’53 Class of 1959 Scholarship Fund Pamela Jameson Boehr ’59 Ellen Noble McKaskle ’59 Peter & Pauline Conn ‘59 Leland Leonard ’59 SBHS Class of 1959 Linda & Tony Perez, Jr. ’59 Martha Saxe ’59 Gilbert Robledo ’59 Thomas Long ’59 Loyd Applegate ’59 George W. Jones ’59 Ellen McKaskle ’59 Martin Zinn III ’59 G. Thomas Woolsey ’59 Marilyn Johnston Meadows ’59 Thomas Long ’59 Neil F. McBratney ’59 Marshall Rose ’62 IMO Carter Hines Gert Gehlhaar ‘59 Arleen Johnson Friday ’59 Michael Dowler ’59 Gene Jenkins ’59 Susan Miles Gulbransen ’59 Natalie Shefflin Gaynes ‘59 Peter K. Johnson ’59 Class of 1961 Scholarship Fund Nancy Lucking White ’61 Class of 1962 Vocational Scholarship Fund Marshall Rose ’62, IMO Kermit (Kip) A. Seefeld, Jr.
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Class of 1969 Scholarship Fund Class of 1969
THE COW FALLS AFTER OLIVE AND GOLD FINALE The Cow, oft painted and much loved unofficial SBHS mascot, fell over in the early hours of the morning this past August. Immediately she was the topic of sad conversation among alumni and the city was abuzz, volunteering to help in any way possible. Everyone wanted to help restore or replace her to her perch on Milpas Street where, (except for a period of about 6 years in the ‘70s) she has kept her eye over the eastside and students’ goings on, especially at lunchtime. The Alumni Association was contacted and we set up a place on our website to donate to save Bossie. Over 115 alumni, many of whom had painted her personally, immediately came to the aid of Bossie. At this point, we have raised $5,400.00 and we (and Bossie) thank you very much. Principal Simmons and faculty members are enthusiastically and creatively brain storming with our “Cow Committee” and we have met with the property owner. Bossie’s remains are on campus for safe keeping and the multiple layers of paint which can be seen in cross cuts is an archeological report of the many students who climbed up to give her a new look. We will keep you informed about what is decided, but we were all in agreement that a new Bossie is to assume the throne! Bossie was named by identical twins, Martha and Angelina (Angie) Bazzi ’39, when their father founded the Live Oak Dairy and Creamery the same year. It became popular for Dons to paint the cow in the 1950s as a prank in the wee hours of the morning, (a few times those Royals) before a game, a special dance, theater show, holidays, ASB elections and sometimes just for the fun of it. The cow had just been beautifully painted by faculty, to honor the 505 seniors. Each of their names hand-printed on the cow. She was glowing and the students were so pleased. The layers of paint are many and this last glorious paint job was the finale.
ALL DONS REUNION A HUGE SUCCESS The first ever All Dons Reunion was held this past October and there were well over 1500 alumni and friends present on our beautiful campus. Many in attendance came from out of town to get together with classmates from all classes. Each decade of classes had a tent where classmates could meet and reminisce. John Riffero, Class of 1934, accompanied by his alumnae daughter and granddaughter and Barbara Gray Upton, Class of 1939 were our oldest alumni in attendance. Barbara even wore her Girls Athletic letter sweater and was accompanied by her alumnae granddaughters.
time planning, soliciting auction items, painting posters, contacting classmates, playing music, setting up, cleaning up, etc. All ticket and auction proceeds went toward defraying costs and updating and repairing class flags displayed at graduation, Wall of Fame displays, as well as other Alumni Association campus projects, holding back enough start-up money for next time. We hope to be able to have another All Dons Reunion in 2025 when Santa Barbara High School will celebrate its 150th birthday!
David Ortiz ’72 and Paula Lopez ’83 served as emcees and introduced bands from various decades, announced student led school tours and oral histories, and shared SBHS memories and trivia. Alumni danced to bands from different eras and everything from swing to today’s dance style was seen on the main school walkway! A silent auction headed by Bonnie Keinath ’79 was beautifully displayed around the flagpole with all items donated by alumni and friends. A handmade quilt from SBHS t-shirts, local wines, and lunch with several famous SBHS alumni were up for auction. The auction brought in about $5,000. The very full day closed with the school band and our SBHS Madrigals performing and alumni joining in to sing the Alma Mater. This enormous first event was the brainchild of Sharon Keinath Henning ’74. She and her All Dons Committee met for a year prior to the event. It was an amazing, multi-generational spirited Don committee, all volunteering because of their love for classmates and for SBHS. Thank you to all who volunteered their
New memories were made with former classmates. Everyone had a fun-filled afternoon.
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DON DOINGS The Martha Graham Dance Company performed at the Granada Theater in January and several of the company dancers came to the school to honor their founder, Martha Graham ‘13, by working with SBHS students in the dance program.
Santa Barbara’s go-to fine furniture refinisher, Randy Viscarra ’72, has retired. He started as an apprentice after high school and during his 40-year career has refinished 300-350 pianos. His love of wood working began as a child when he would spend time with his father, a carpenter.
Leonard Cordero ’50 and his classmate and bride, Margaret, recently celebrated their 68th wedding anniversary. The SBHS flagpole will always have a special place in their hearts as they met there in 1949.
The Santa Barbara County Genealogical Society has recognized and thanked Sharon Keinath Henning ‘74 as one of the society’s stellar volunteers. She volunteers for the Records Preservation and Membership Committees. Volunteerism is a way of life for Sharon. As a third generation Don, Sharon is our Director of Membership and her weekly volunteerism for the SBHSAA is beyond stellar! Her knowledge of our archives and their preservation is very much appreciated.
Norman Grim ’51, a retired Colonel with the Army National Guard, together with his wife Carole Werley Grim ’51 have written a children’s book, A Gang of Ravens Came to Lunch. It will reside on our Alumni Authors’ Shelf in the school library alongside another of his books, To Fly the Gentle Giants.
Dave Bolton ‘81, President of the Santa Barbara Boys and Girls Club, happily announced the merger with the United Boys and Girls Club of SB County, reducing operating costs of these 2 non-profits by 20%.
Floyd Norman ’53, Wall of Famer and first Black animator for Disney, shared stories of his career at his Alma Mater, Santa Barbara Junior High School. He recalled for students his memories of his time at SBJH and his 50 year career at Disney as “just having a good time.”
Greg Tebbe ’81 was inducted into the SB Athletic Round Table’s Hall of Fame for his work in the SBHS community. Not only was he an SBHS AllChannel League tennis athlete, a tennis stand-out while at Harvard, played professionally in Europe, but when he returned to SB he coached both boys and girls tennis teams for SBHS, winning 16 league titles between them. His dedicated work on the Foundation for SBHS helped raise funds for the renovation of Peabody Stadium. Thank you, Greg.
For the Holguin Family of Dons, Frank Sr. ’61, Frank Jr. ’90 and Ryan ’22, a present junior, being a member of a Golden Tornado team is a family tradition. Frank Sr. was the starting fullback on the 1960 championship team, Frank Jr. was the starting center on the 1989 Tornado team becoming the co-champs after a tie game and Ryan, started as right offensive guard which ended in a heartbreaking final title game.
Tim Triguiero ’85 was inducted into the Santa Barbara Athletic Round Table’s Hall of Fame. Tim won 4 Channel League individual tennis championships and was the CIF finalist in 1985. That same year he won seven straight matches to win the US Open-Junior championship. He helped UCLA win the PAC-10 championship and later the NCAA final. After college he played Wimbledon and the US Open. He has worked with and coached our SBHS boys tennis team.
Judy Johnston Semenza ’61 competed in the sport of table tennis and won medalist honors (one gold and 4 bronzes) at the Huntsman World Senior Games in St. George, Utah in October, 2019. 33 countries were represented and 12,000 athletes over the age of 50 competed in 30 different sports. Judy states, “The medals and achievements are great, but the friendships made are equally as great, if not greater.”
When SB has a need, Abe Powell ’87 and his volunteer Bucket Brigade retool and come to the rescue. After receiving national attention for his service during the Montecito mudslide, his more than 400 volunteers are now focusing on making more than 30,000 masks. In addition, his volunteers take part in assembling foods and delivering them to seniors and their caregivers.
A photojournalism project, “1 in 5: The Face of Dyslexia in Santa Barbara and Beyond,” by Monie DeWit and Cherie Rae, features a photo and story of Joan ’61. Due to her undiagnosed dyslexia at the time, reading was a struggle, until her SBHS English teacher, Marion Whelpley, took her on as a project. Joan was so grateful to learn the basics of reading, she named her daughter after Miss Whelpley. At the age of 64, Joan was diagnosed with dyslexia.
When Rachel Ross Steidl ’88 saw a need for youth mental health in Santa Barbara, she jumped in and started Youth Mental Connection (YMC) where students are encouraged to talk about their mental health and are taught to recognize signs of distress. Five high schools now have YMC Clubs on their campuses. Rachel also created Supporting Parents of Teens (SPOT) for parents to share resources. She was named a Local Hero by the SB Independent.
After working a decade in physical therapy with people, Karen Guenther Atlas ’62, switched to working with canines. She has established HydroPaws with a local veterinarian and pet hospital. She has offered her services to search and rescue dogs. She is working on legislation that would “regulate physical therapists and ensure consumer protection so that PTs can work collaboratively with veterinarians without unnecessary barriers.”
Laura Capps ‘90, present Santa Barbara Unified School District Board of Education President, is running for a second term.
Tom Parker ’65, and Catherine Remak ’81 have been named Santa Barbara Foundation’s Man and Woman of the Year, following last Year’s Man of the Year and past Distinguished Alumnus, David Boyd ’45. Tom is a third generation Don and president of The Hutton Foundation. He has held volunteer leadership roles with many organizations, including the Santa Barbara Maritime Museum, the Santa Barbara Museum of Natural History, Santa Barbara Neighborhood Clinics, Casa de la Raza and the UCSB Economic Forecast Project. His vision and philanthropy have been the backbone of his collaboration with the SB Historical Museum in the rehabilitation of the195 year old Hill-Carrillo Adobe which will be a meeting space for non-profits. Catherine, well-known 101.7 KLITE daytime host, has been extremely involved with Hospice and generously volunteers her time with many fundraisers and non-profits.
Shannon Kenny ’91, has established Prontopia an organized platform in California, Italy and Spain. Prontopia has been cooperating with the Italian National Guard to provide free grocery shopping and errands service to seniors isolated in their homes. In addition, Prontopia has expanded their online services to provide in-person help. Dr. Lynn Nisbet Fitzgibbons ‘96, Infectious Disease specialist at Cottage Hospital and a member of Direct Relief's Medical Advisory Council is leading the COVID global response team at Direct Relief in Goleta. After 21 years, Ryan Spilborghs ’98, star baseball player at SBHS, UCSB and 7-year team member of the Colorado Rockies, graduated from UCSB. He left UCSB to play pro, but was one class short and was unable to finish while playing pro ball. He currently works in broadcasting for the Rockies and co-hosts the “Loud Outs” program on SiriusXM.
When retirement became “boring” for Dave Diaz ’67, a hobby of making denim beach blankets for family became a business. He runs Papa D’s and as a loyal Don makes aprons, bags, phone holders and more with the SB Dons logo.
Thalia Munro Ormsby ’00 was inducted into the Santa Barbara Athletic Round Table’s 52nd Hall of Fame. At SBHS, Thalia was named Water Polo CIF Player of the Year in both 1999 and 2000. At UCLA she was an NCAA All-American all 4 years. She helped the USA National Team win the FINA World Championship in 2003 and earned a bronze medal at the 2004 Olympics.
Lorenzo Martinez ’72 was named a Local Hero by the SB Independent for his 21 years working with Catholic Charities. More recently at PATH/Casa Esperanza for SB’s homeless, he negotiated a relationship with local grocery stores for food donation. As a member of the renowned musical Martinez family, he generously shares his talents with the entire Santa Barbara community.
Ricardo Alcarez Cuellar ’01 has been named SBHS boys’ soccer team coach. He will follow Todd Heil, recently named SBHS Athletic Director. Ricardo is not new to the soccer field. He played mid-fielder on the CIFSouthern Section championship team and earned All-Golden State Athletic Conference honors in 2003 while at Westmont. For the last decade he has coached the SBHS JV team while teaching at Franklin School.
Santa Barbara filmmaker (and former Forge photographer), Jeff McLoughlin ’72, was commissioned by the Wilding Museum of Art and Nature to document the Carrizo Plain in San Luis Obispo County. His film, Carrizo Plain—A Sense of Place, was a featured film at the SB International Film Festival (SBIFF). An earlier film, The Condor’s Shadow, about the California Condor was also a SBIFF feature. Jeff’s film company is Goodeye Films.
Katherine Kleveland ’02 and her sister have created their own clothing line, Dôen, with inspiration coming from their Santa Barbara roots. Katherine
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Pilar Renteria ‘20, daughter of Poncho Renteria’ 90, and classmate Andy Morgan ’20 at home during COVID, never knew how their hands-on knowledge learned in the class would be tested on Laguna Street. It happened they were separately in the area when John Rickard ’66 had fallen in cardiac arrest. Pilar and Andy ran to the rescue and performed CPR, getting John to breathe until paramedics arrived. It wasn’t until later that day that it came out that our present Dons had saved the life of another Don.
Dr. Eric Bank ’04, medical oncologist, has returned home and joined the Ridley-Tree Cancer Center Solvang. He attended Columbia University for medical school, then to UCLA for his internship and residency. After a rained-out trip to Yosemite, Rachel Hochhauser ’06, realized the calming and meditative qualities of jigsaw puzzles. So, Rachel and a colleague started Piecework at pieceworkpuzzles.com which focuses on bringing “thoughtful curation and design” to the puzzle.
SBHS Junior, Olivia Seltzer ’22, has been featured on NBC’s Today Show, NPR and profiled in Teen Vogue. Her online newsletter breaks down national news and international happenings in a voice which appeals to her Generation Z readers--many from 71 different countries. She is the founder and sole writer of The Cramm (thecramm.com).
Bryce Lupoli ’10, leads in-person and virtual Shen Zhen classes in Summerland. Through it he has found the healing power of a quiet mind, a relaxed and healthy body and an open heart and is passing on his knowledge to students.
This past fall Kristin Chenoweth, singer and actress, performed at the Granada Theater. She personally requested the SBHS Madrigals to sing with her. She worked with students and praised their professionalism and performance of Leonard Cohen’s Hallelujah.
Claire Waterhouse ’13 is the Education Coordinator for the SB International Film Festival and oversees free film events for children, seniors, and the 1010-10 film competition for high school and college students.
“Baseball is what you do, not who you are,” stated Coach Steve Schuck and members of his 2019-2020 baseball team heard him. They “adopted” 7-year old Elijah Vargas, making him an honorary team member, and “donning” him with baseball bling! Elijah is dealing with a pediatric brain tumor and wanted to be a Don like is mother and brother.
Blake Devine ’15 has returned to SB and is presently a television reporter on hometown KEYT. He has been seen reporting news on Peabody Stadium and on our scholarship program. Great job, Blake! Amazing Grace, a film about Gracie Fisher ’15 and her journey with acute flaccid myelitis premiered at the SB International Film Festival. It has won top honors at film festivals in Houston, Paris, Bhutan, Michigan and San Luis Obispo with up-coming virtual festivals in London and Naples, Florida. Her third annual Winter Concert will be at the Granada, but broadcast virtually and will feature her new symphony. Included in the show will be an SBHS Alumni Madrigal group. Most recently her artwork, painted by mouth, was featured during Fiesta and was auctioned online with proceeds going to the Grace Fisher Foundation, a foundation to help young people with special needs through art and music.
Following in the steps of SBHS legends, Todd Heil has been named SBHS Athletic Director. For 21 years he has been a social science/history teacher and head boys’ soccer coach. He has been named CIF Model Coach of the Year, and has been a member of the CIF Southern Section Advisory Board for over a decade. We wish him all the best. Our archives continue to expand. Thank you to Janice K. Milliken for her mother’s yearbooks from 1936 and 1937; Lenna Buissink for her mother, Marna Warren’s ’38 letter sweater, O & Gs and memorabilia; Susan Madison Diaz for O & Gs and memorabilia from Joe Pasinato Sr. ’39 and Joe Pasinato Jr. ’68; Dwight Anderson ’48 for a rare SB Dons jacket given to each football player in 1947 from Max Fleischman to support and encourage players; the family of Jack Hufford ’51 for the SB trophy blanket; Neal Rasmussen ’54 for his yell leader sweater; Ron Loomis ’54 for copies of The Forge and memorabilia; sisters Cecilia Cavaletto Villines ’58 and Catherine Cavaletto ’55 for their mother’s 1953-1954 SBHS PTA Historian’s report; Frank Gilliland ’60 for two term papers written for Mr. Ordaz and Mr. Belden in his sophomore and junior years; Don Mee ’63 for his swim trunks, football playbook and programs; Sue Taylor ’69 for sports articles and football programs belonging to her late uncle, David Martinsen ’51; LeeAnn Johnson ’72 for yearbooks photos and memorabilia (dance cards and campaign handbills) from her parents, Lois Cook Johnson ‘46 and Earl Johnson ’47; Nan Seed Verkaik ’71 for yearbooks from the ‘40s; Dawn Anderson Frederickson ’78 for memorabilia and copies of The Forge from the ‘70s; Paige Coulter Smith ’80 for a “Warrecker” baseball; and to Rock Rockenbach ’88 for legendary choir director, Phyllis Zimmerman’s collection of photos, slides, declarations and photo albums of Madrigal European tours as well as A Cappella memorabilia.
Bolden Brace ’16 and Amber Melgoza ’16, SBHS star basketball athletes and best friends since early childhood, thanks to their fathers and Dons football teammates, Billy Brace ’82 and Jaime Melgoza ’82, have announced that they will be playing pro basketball in Europe. Bolden led the Dons to a CIF championship in 2015, averaging 20.4 points per game, named CIF Player of the Year and became a star player at Northeastern University in Boston. Bolden has signed to play in The Netherlands with the club Den Helder Suns. Amber was the SBHS girls basketball program’s all-time leading scorer with more than 2700 points. She led the Dons to a CIF-SS championship and CIF State runner-up as a sophomore and was named the CIF Player of the Year. At the University of Washington, she was an all-time stand out, scoring 1,717 points for the Huskies. She signed a professional contract with Polisportiva Battipagliese of Italy in the Salerno region. We wish them well. While students at SBHS, Brandon Crane ’16 and Joe Debruynkops ’19, had talked about someday going into business together. Little did they know it would come so soon. They are the founders of SaniSwiper, a small device that cleans and sanitizes credit cards, which their research found to be twice as dirty as an average dollar bill. Their start-up capital came from savings they had accumulated from jobs through college; Brandon at UC Berkeley and Joe, still a student at Cal Poly SLO. The partners have a small manufacturing operation in Carpinteria.
We have files for every class and much, much more. Thanks to the anonymous donor who delivered 6-8 O & Gs from the 20s-30s, a photo of the 1930 CIF football team and letterman certificates. Please feel free to stop by on Fridays from 11-1—even during this pandemic. Wear your mask and come and enjoy our 145-year history in the Olive and Gold Alumni Room in the main hall.
The recent movie Ford vs. Ferrari quietly featured Levi Gilbert ‘17 as a stunt man. He is a third- generation stunt performer and at his young age has already appeared in TV series Silicon Valley, Daybreak, Ballers, and Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D. The SBHS Sport Medicine class has always had a fabulous reputation, and
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DECEASED DONS Please note that we can only list those Dons who we are certain have passed on. Our information is obtained from The Santa Barbara NewsPress, The Independent and through personal notification to the alumni association at the following email: sbhsAlumniAssoc@gmail.com 0000 1935 1937 1938 1939 1940 1940
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Judith Anne Rudolph Piper Gary Smith Linda Lee Downing Atchison Rudolph L. Escalera Brian Dunley Flynn Steven O. Garcia Ruben Joseph Sr. Gomez Nelson Curtis Pinkham Patricia Diane Rohy Schroeder Peter Bernard Capovilla Kathleen Mary Hayes Robert C. Merriam Nancy Tilly Lastra Marilyn Campbell Pelot Gary Allan Wright Timothy M. Roberts Linda Aguilar Barajas Beverly Boisvert Phil Casso Gilbert Castillo Robert W. Garnica John Charles Allen Beverly Lynn Bures Stotle Lissa LaVerne Chauvin Lawrence Richard Copeland Larry Allan Ellis John Wheeler Hunt Donna Darlene Jennings Michael John Kelly Anthony Lopez Frank Mecono Phyllis Ann Sevegney McCord Gilbert Torres John L. Villegas Richard Lawrence White Robert Duarte Archibald E. MacPhee Andrew Paul Garcia Richard Augustin Bury Bernard G. Lino Martinez Joseph Charles “Joby” Nunez Linda Marie Rivera Keeler Rose Marie Corbani Chrynko div. Gray Levada Harris Leonard Martin Potter Delilah P. Valverde Lopez Karen L. Brooks Jill Lanelle Butler Espinola, Johnson Yolanda Rebecca Martinez Gregory William Felton Mary Eve Luther Rem Pamela J. Merkwan Calhoun Rebecca Marie Retamoza Randal Lee Scott Antonia Sepulveda Jeffrey Allen Beckham Gilbert Jr. Chavarria Laurie Jean Ireland Nelson Eve Debra Johnson Robert Jeffrey Lovelace J. Stephen Calvin Esther Eleanor Marie Smith Russell John Bruce Gilchrist Robert M. Oswald Martin C. Perrell Kenneth Joe Williams Lisa Marie Hernandez James Jerry Allen Schlagel Kirk Thomas Arndt Jerry Hogan Scott A. Escalera Lance Earl Batsford Damon Burney Burke R. Miller John Joseph Ramos Kevin Lorusso Ward Edward Winslow Collins
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LEGENDARY COACH MIKE MOROPOULOS PASSES AWAY It was once said, “The only way to achieve greatness is through goodness.” It was clearly evident in the person of Mike “Coach” Moropoulos who passed away in February, 2020 at the age of 90. Mr. Moropoulos’ character served as an example of goodness on a daily basis. He was a man of deep faith, belief of connectedness to others (family, friends, colleagues, students, and community), work ethic, and development of a compassionate and empathetic culture. Tradition and continuity were of utmost importance to Coach Moropoulos and while a college student at SB State Teachers’ College (now UCSB) he wrote his thesis on SBHS and its long-standing traditions. For 35 years, Mr. Moropoulos served as a role-model as well as a source of inspiration and achievement to hundreds of Dons. He served as a teacher, coach (football, diving, swimming, baseball, and golf) and second athletic director at SBHS. Even before the inception of Title IX, he was a huge advocate for Girls’ sports. Students loved and respected him and a few years ago, his players got a reunion BBQ together to honor him and share memories. As head coach of the Dons football team, he reached the CIF Finals in 1980, with future NFL star Randall Cunningham ‘81 as his quarterback. The Dons won a school-record 13 victories before losing to Long Beach Poly in the title game, 35-7. Mr. Moropoulos had the opportunity to coach his sons, Chris ‘75 and Craig ‘78. Craig was the quarterback for the Dons on their Channel League championship team in 1977. As an assistant coach under another legendary SBHS head coach, Mr. Sam Cathcart, in the late 1960s, Mr. Moropoulos coached a defensive line that received nationwide attention for its massive size. The line included Bob “Big Man” Porter, who was 6-foot-1 1/2 and weighed 447 pounds, Danny Herring (320 pounds), Al Reginato (240) and Cyril Gavin (250). At the time, the Dons line outweighed every line in the NFL. After stepping down as football coach, Moropoulos took on the role as athletic director at SBHS. He retired from the Santa Barbara Unified School District in 1989, but faithfully attended the sport competitions of his grandchildren, Trevor ’15, Peyton ’16 and Elyse ‘21. Moropoulos also coached club football at UCSB from 1985 to 1987. He and former San Marcos High football coach Sut Puailoa, who both played football for the Gauchos in the 1950s, ran the club team before it was granted NCAA Division 3 status in 1987. Among the many activities Moropoulos did during his retirement was become a respected outdoors writer. He wrote a popular weekly column for the Santa Barbara News-Press in the late 1990s and early 2000s, and later for Noozhawk. Indeed, one can only achieve greatness through goodness. Be assured that Mr. Mike Moropoulous was a “great” man because he was a “good” man. May he rest in peace, and let all of us continue to be inspired by one of the greatest Dons ever. He leaves his 2 sons and their families and his wife, Pat Moropoulos, a much-loved elementary school teacher. When we are able to be together in Peabody Stadium under the Friday night lights, there will be a celebration of his life and legacy at SBHS. A scholarship through the Santa Barbara High School Alumni Association was initiated by former principal, Mr. Claud Hardesty some years ago. Donations can be made in memory of Mr. Moropoulos by mailing a check to: SBHS Alumni Association - P.O. Box 6121, Santa Barbara CA 93160-6121
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LOVE LOCKS COME TO SBHS The class of 2020 never had a pep rally, a game, or a meet in the stadium. They didn’t have a prom, go to Disneyland or walk down the hill for graduation. So, what can we do to help them feel that they’ve left their mark on SBHS? Maxine Borders, Class of 2021, came to our new president with a wonderful idea that we’ve implemented: a Love Lock Fence.
The following class reunions have been cancelled due to COVID: 1950, 1960, 1965, 1970, 1975 and 1980 Each of the reunion organizers has expressed hope to celebrate in 2021. EVENTS IN THE FUTURE Wall of Fame Induction Ceremony –Date to be determined Congratulations to the following alumni who were voted upon by students in the Leadership Class and your Alumni Board as the 2020 -2021 inductees to the Wall of Fame in the main hall. We hope to celebrate them at our traditional assembly in the spring.
These fences already exist in France, Japan, Italy, and New York, but our Love Lock Fence surrounds the senior lot at SBHS. The idea is that seniors write their name and graduation year on a padlock that they attach to the fence. Our hope is that alumni and future graduating classes will add their locks, showing the power of the Dons community and love for SBHS.
Mary Claudia Nettles ‘38 Among the first women UPI journalists, passionate Santa Barbara Civic leader, community advocate and political influencer George Greenough ’60 Influential surfer known for his innovative board designs, fin characteristics, work in film, and other creations for the aquatic medium David Ortiz ’72 Longtime Santa Barbara educator and educational community leader who served as an inspirational administrator, role model to students and mentor to colleagues. Andrew Butcher ‘76 Longstanding successful Santa Barbara High School girls head basketball coach, best known for inspirational leadership on and off the court and innovative and resourceful SBHS athletic department fundraising. Tim Trigueiro ‘85 A highly respected professional tennis player/champion and fearless competitor. He has left his mark on the US tennis community by teaching and coaching the game at all levels over the past 25 years. Dedication of Peabody Stadium—Date to be determined Memorial Service for Coach Mike Moropolous in Peabody Stadium—Date to be determined Annual Meeting and Presentation of Scholarships—Date to be determined As we are able to have the aforementioned events, we will update our website www.sbdonsalumni.com, and email you. Also, please check our Facebook page Santa Barbara High School Alumni Association.
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This is the most recent picture of our new and beautiful stadium.
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