LEGENDA
LEADERSHIP
Stephen Walswick ’02
President
Nancy Windisch Principal
Steffanie Early Vice President of Advancement
Matthew Marrujo ’07 Director of Athletics
Brendan Ronan Assistant Principal of Catholic Identity
Michael Betwarda ’18 Director of Operations
Contributors:
Valerie Castillo Director of Communications & Marketing
Domenic Christiansen ’18 Communications Coordinator
Karlie Carlson
Associate Athletic Director, Communications & Marketing
Pierce Denning ’18 Advancement Database Specialist
Matt Reinert ’05 Advancement Officer
PRINCIPAL’S LETTER
The 2024-2025 school year was a transformative and deeply meaningful year at Servite High School, marked by achievement, growth, and the continued strength of our Brotherhood. As my first year serving as Principal, I was honored to witness firsthand the power of our mission in action: Forming Faith-Filled Leaders.
We are proud to receive a full six-year accreditation from the Western Catholic Educational Association (WCEA), affirming the strength of our Catholic identity, academic excellence, and commitment to the integral formation of our young men.
The Class of 2025 graduated 185 young men, with students accepted to top-tier institutions including the University of Notre Dame, Duke University, Creighton University, and Princeton. A total of 114 graduates attended colleges across California, with others pursuing their futures in Texas (11), Utah (10), and throughout the United States— a reflection of Servite’s growing reach and reputation.
Mission Statement
Servite High School is a Catholic preparatory school which accepts young men of all religious, ethnic, and socioeconomic backgrounds. Recognizing that parents are primary educators, we develop faith-filled leaders through an intentional and multidisciplinary formation process founded upon the Catholic Faith and the charism of the Order of Friar Servants of Mary (Servite Friars).
This year also brought major athletic accomplishments, including winning the CIF State Championship in Track and Field, the Golf Trinity League Championship, and 18 studentathletes continuing their athletic career in college. These achievements reflect the heart of a Servite graduate— young men who compete with integrity, lead with humility, and embody the spirit of brotherhood both on and off the field.
As we look ahead, I’m excited for what the future holds. Thank you for your enduring support, and together, we continue to build a legacy rooted in faith, brotherhood, and leadership.
God bless you!
Nancy Windisch Mother of Ryan ’11 and Kevin ’22
Nancy Windisch Servite High School Graduation
A MESSAGE FROM THE PRESIDENT
Dear Servite Community,
Nearly 70 years ago, the first Servite students set foot on our campus. I have been honored to meet a few of these pioneers as well as graduates from every decade since the 1960s. As I listen to their stories, two themes emerge. First, with rigorous academics, Servite has consistently prepared its graduates to be successful in college and beyond. Second, Servite has been dedicated to forming faith-filled men who lead and serve others by modeling the virtues of Christ and His mother. Excellent academics and the formation of faith and virtues are the cornerstones of our success, guiding us to continue the Servite legacy with each new generation.
Over the years, Servite worked to ensure that its students were prepared to go out into the world as men of virtue, character, and intellect. Our holistic approach to education, encompassing rigorous academics, intentional faith formation, competitive athletics, and incredible performing and visual arts, has been instrumental in shaping well-rounded individuals ready to face future challenges and lead others in overcoming them.
As we prepare to celebrate our 70th anniversary in the 2027-2028 school
year, it is crucial to set a vision and a strategic future for Servite High School. We have been recognized as the #1 Catholic School in Orange County for the second year in a row. As we look to the future, we will move beyond our county border and become the #1 all-boys Catholic School in California. We are committed to building a future here at Servite that addresses the ever-changing dynamics of all-boys secondary education. In late fall, I look forward to sharing our strategic plan that will propel Servite forward in the years to come.
In the meantime, I am excited to announce some of the projects that many generous donors helped us accomplish this past year:
Renovation of Wichita houses: With the help of benefactors, we were able to remodel two Servite-owned houses and rent them out, providing Servite with supplemental and sustainable income for many years.
Lacrosse Locker Room Build: Through Coach O’Leary’s long-standing commitment to his program and his vision for its future, he was able to rally lacrosse alumni and current parents to help build a top-of-the-line lacrosse center, which is reflective of the caliber and excellence of the program.
Gym: Basketball coach Matt Kanne ’07 has brought a compelling energy to the program. A renovated locker room and refurbished bleachers will give our team a great space to develop and compete.
Golf: A new golf team room and coach’s office were completed in May, giving this championship program and Servite’s longest tenured coach, Dane Jako, an updated space.
Library: A generous benefactor has collaborated with us providing an updated and more functional library space to meet the needs of today’s students. New flooring, paint, and furniture will transform the space for our students this fall.
As we close out one school year and prepare for another, let us never forget that together we can accomplish extraordinary things that will change the lives of our students and continue to make Servite shine as an educational leader in southern California.
In Christ, serving Mary, Stephen Walswick ’02
CELEBRATING EXCELLENCE
OUR VALEDICTORIAN AND SALUTATORIAN
CO-VALEDICTORIAN SALUTATORIAN CO-VALEDICTORIAN
WILLIAM GIM DUKE UNIVERSITY
ST. ALEXIS AWARD
ADAM HIRSCH
The St. Alexis Award is given to a senior who has demonstrated academic excellence in all areas and who exemplifies scholarship in every way.
ADAM HIRSCH UNIVERSITY OF NOTRE DAME
PIERRE BALTA CALIFORNIA POLYTECHNIC STATE UNIVERSITY, SAN LUIS OBISPO
ST. PHILIP AWARD
EMANUEL GUERRERO & MATTHEW ESPARZA
The St. Philip Award is given to a senior who, in all aspects of his life, exemplifies the Order of Friar Servants of Mary and represents the epitome of a Servite Student - as a scholar, as a gentleman, and as a man of Servite in every way.
DISTINGUISHED SENIOR AWARDS
HONORING THE REMARKABLE ACHIEVEMENTS AND UNWAVERING DEDICATION OF OUR GRADUATING CLASS
PRINCIPAL’S LEADERSHIP AWARD
ELLIOTT HOOD
The Principal’s Leadership Award is presented to a graduating senior who consistently perseveres by actively living the formation themes. He is humble, honorable and academically strong. There are many unrecognized students at Servite who are good and will be great. The Principal’s Leadership Award winner represents these Men of Servite.
THE SEVEN HOLY FOUNDERS AWARD
NATHAN LAM
The Seven Holy Founders Award is given to a senior who truly understands that leaders are servants first and that one must be Christ to others in order to lead others to Christ.
ATHLETIC AWARDS
CELEBRATING
NICK VEYNA MEMORIAL PERSISTENCE AWARD
JAMESON VALENTE
The Nick Veyna Memorial Persistence Award is presented to a graduating senior who, over his four years at Servite, has shown persistence through growth and perseverance in all fields of Servite’s academic, social, spiritual and community commitments, all while overcoming major obstacles and challenging circumstances.
Sherer Courage Award
JAMESON VALENTE Wrestling
Matthew Greenlee Character Award
MATTIAS KREMER
Soccer/Lacrosse
Athlete of the Year
QUAID CARR Football/Track
Frank Ryan Service Award
ALEX PAK Basketball
Scholar-Athlete of the Year
WILLIAM GIM Golf
Fr. Richard Boyle, OSM was ordained a priest in 1984 and has served the Order Friar Servants of Mary. Currently living in Fullerton, CA, Fr. Rick has served in multiple roles at the Grotto in Portland and at Servite High School at different times in his ministry as well as in the parishes of St. James in Davis, CA, St. Joseph in Rio Vista, CA, St. Rita, Portland, OR, and Our Lady of Perpetual Help, Cottage Grove, OR. He also served as Catholic Chaplain at the UC Davis Medical Center in Sacramento, and at Solano State Prison in Vacaville, CA.
For nearly two years, Fr. Richard Boyle prepared for a pilgrimage to Italy to celebrate the 40th anniversary of his ordination. This long-awaited trip found him in Rome during the time of the papal conclave and he was in the Piazza of St. Peter, along with thousands of other visitors, on the historic day that Pope Leo XIV was announced. If you’d like to learn more about Fr. Rick’s journey, he is posting regularly to his YouTube channel at https://www.youtube.com/@ FrRichardBoyleOSM.
WITNESSING HISTORY IN ST. PETER’S SQUARE
BY FR. RICHARD BOYLE, O.S.M.
The Conclave began on Wednesday, May 7th. I took a chance that there would be no Pope elected on “Day One,” as there would be only one voting session, and historically no Pope is ever elected on the “first ballot.” I therefore chose to stay at home with the Friars/students at our house of theological and Mariological studies, Collegio Sant’Alessio. There was SO much speculation swirling, I can remember it all over the media, in print, on TV, on the Internet, and over the table in our dining room…WHO would be the next Pope? WHO could follow in the footsteps of Pope Francis, a clearly beloved figure here in Italy? By the next morning, Thursday, May 8th, after Morning Prayer with the Community and a light breakfast, I really felt a strong, insistent inner voice which told me, “Today is a very special day; GO to St. Peter’s, and be patient…” Dear friends, there was NO possible option but to listen to that “gut level” inner voice that I knew to be the truest measure of Truth over decades of my life…and so I went upstairs, donned my Servite habit, grabbed my iPhone and
The rest of that day was a combination of peacefulness and a whirlwind of activity…a day I will never, ever forget. The crowd in the square was modest when I arrived around 10:00AM but grew throughout the day. I positioned myself, with my phone cam ready to go in an instant, while I also did video recording of the general atmosphere. I met a number of people, people from all over the world, in fact, because it was a huge “social occasion,” with all these people coming from the four directions, all for the same reason…to witness history (little did they know HOW historic!).
The morning vote was negative; no Pope elected. I remember the shouts (groans?) of the crowd as plumes of thick black smoke came from the chimney attached to the Sistine Chapel. The entire scene was being broadcast/live streamed on 4 HUGE LED screens in the piazza…so it
was very easy to see what needed to be seen. After that first session was over, I decided to do just what the Cardinals would be doing…eating “pranzo,” or lunch!
After enjoying a delicious mid-day Roman meal, I returned to the Piazza for the afternoon vote, remembering the insistent “calling” I had had earlier in the day. I thought, “Could this be it??? Will this second day of the Conclave actually produce a Pope…after only three votes?” I guess you already know the answer to that. It seemed to be getting really LATE, as it was now slightly after 6:00PM, and one could feel the tension, somewhat “electric,” as we all knew there HAD to be some kind of imminent result. And then… and then…smoke began to wisp out from the far away chimney, a little grey at first, so, a bit hesitant, and then THICK WHITE SMOKE, and the crowds went crazy, with shouts everywhere of “Habemus Papam; Vive il Papa.” over and over. And, yes, I was caught up in all of it, so much so that I almost forgot to turn my phone cam on and record. I completely understand the feeling of “being carried away,” it’s REAL!
But the white smoke announcing a successful election (2/3 majority of the Cardinals present) is not the end of the day. There still remained the announcement of the new Pope’s identity, and then the name he had selected to assume as Pope; another wait in the Piazza…which lasted another hour. All we knew at that point was there had been a successful election. Until the Cardinal Protodeacon, Cardinal Mamberti would appear on the balcony overlooking St. Peter’s, and make the traditional formal announcement, we would not know who had been elected. At 7:15PM in Rome, after just over an hour of waiting, Cardinal Mamberti, the Cardinal Protodeacon whose responsibility it is to make the announcement, appeared on the draped
balcony above the central door of St. Peter’s Basilica to make the formal and very traditional announcement. I am going to reprint here the exact text which is used (for a reason).
The announcement is read in LATIN: “Annuntio vobis gaudium: HABEMUS PAPAM. Eminentissimum ac reverendissimum Dominum Robertum Franciscus Sanctae Romane Ecclesiae Cardinalem Prevost qui sibi nomen imposuit Leo XIV.” In translation: “I announce to you a great joy: WE HAVE A POPE: The Most Eminent and Most Reverend Lord Robert Francis Cardinal of the Holy Roman Church Prevost who has taken the name Leo XIV.”
Friends, unless you know Latin as a “spoken language,” all you can really listen for is the last name of the Cardinal who has been elected…and, as you can see, it is almost “buried” in the Latin which comes before. It really took me measurable time to “do the math,” and realize who had been elected. And not only me, but the large majority of the crowd also fell into a brief but quite palpable silence, absorbing… “Cardinal Robert Francis Prevost, OSA, “the American!!!” had been elected as the 267th Roman Pontiff. I think I was the first (in that mix of people from all over the world) to recognize the surname “Prevost,” and I began to yell (ummm, yes, loudly) “He’s the American, the American…” Again, silence for a bare moment, and time for people to absorb the fact that, counter to almost every expectation, God’s Holy Spirit (as we strongly believe) “urged” the Cardinals to affirm and issue not the expected result, but rather, the very UNexpected. The crowds of people then began that rhythmic chant with nonstop applause…”Vive il Papa, vive il Papa,” “Long live the Pope, long live the Pope!”
Pope Leo XIII — His First Greeting to the Faithful Photo courtesy of Ascension Press
BROTHERHOOD IN ACTION
The 2024–25 school year has been filled with powerful reminders of what makes the Servite Brotherhood so unique and enduring. Across campus, throughout Orange County, and beyond, Friars from every generation showed up—together— for each other, for today’s students, and for the future of our shared mission: Forming FaithFilled Leaders.
The season of alumni celebration continued with a perfect day of sunshine and camaraderie at the Servite Open
Tournament on June 2nd at Dove Canyon. The tournament sold out once again, drawing alumni and community supporters for a day of competition, connection, and cause. Yet another testament to the strength and passion of the Servite Family.
EXCELLENCE IN LEADERSHIP DINNER
Class of 1971 was once again honored at the Excellence in Leadership Dinner on March 1, 2025, this time for their pioneering role in launching the Play it Forward program. This visionary initiative pairs alumni with the class graduating 50 years after their own, starting at Freshman Formation Weekend and continuing through all four years. The Class of 1971’s mentorship of the Class of 2021 set the gold standard, proving how alumni presence can strengthen the faith and formation of a new generation. Their donation of bibles, presence at events, and continued encouragement created bonds that will last a lifetime.
SERVITE ALUMNI ASSOCIATION WELCOMED THE CLASS OF 2025
As the school year wrapped up, we were honored to welcome the Class of 2025 into the Servite Alumni Association during a special reception held at Dave & Buster’s in Orange. Speakers Tim Brundige ‘73, Kelly Boulger ‘73, and Tim Boulger ‘75 shared wisdom, encouragement, and personal reflections with the seniors. Tim Boulger, in particular, had walked alongside this class throughout their four-year journey as part of the Play it Forward initiative—a fitting bookend to a formative experience for these young men as they transitioned from students to Servite alumni.
Golf
ALUMNI TAILGATES
The year kicked off with one of our most cherished traditions: football season and alumni tailgates. These Friday night gatherings gave alumni a chance to reconnect, swap stories, and rally behind the Friar football team. A special highlight came during the home game vs. St. Paul on September 24, when the Class of 1971 was recognized on the field for their 2024 Alumni Challenge victory—their third consecutive win. Their spirit, consistency, and commitment to Servite set the tone for a year of inspired alumni engagement.
Kicking off March was the ever-popular Servite Alumni Challenge, which ran through May 3rd and once again proved that friendly competition can have a powerful impact. The campaign opened with a happy hour celebration and featured a highlight event: the NFL Draft Watch Party, where more than 100 members of the Servite community gathered to cheer on two of our very own— Mason Graham ‘22 and Tetairoa McMillan ‘22—as they were selected in the first round of the 2025 NFL Draft (#5 to the Cleveland Browns and #8 to the Carolina Panthers, respectively). The Alumni Challenge concluded with the high-energy Cornhole Tournament on campus—a day of great fun, brotherhood, and competition, with alumni from across generations showing up strong.
A new Alumni Challenge champion emerged in 2025: the Class of 1976. Energized by the leadership of “class captain” Lee Nordlund ‘76, his brothers rallied in force, with 58 classmates from 12 different states making gifts to Servite during the Alumni Challenge. Lee, the proprietor of Punch Vineyards, a boutique Napa Valley wine brand, has long been a generous supporter of the Servite community—donating fine wines for events like Excellence in Leadership. In 2025, he took his commitment even further, fully embracing the mantle of class captain and leading his classmates to a well-earned victory. With their 50th reunion on the horizon in 2026, the Class of ‘76 has reasserted itself as a model of engaged, spirited, and impactful alumni involvement.
From tailgates to tournaments, from watch parties to welcome ceremonies, this year’s alumni events have reaffirmed what we’ve always known: the Servite brotherhood doesn’t end at graduation—it only deepens. We’re grateful to every Friar who made time to show up, give back, and celebrate what makes our community so special.
TRINITAS ARTS SHINES AT JRAY & MACY’S AWARDS
The Servite and Rosary’s Trinitas Theatre Arts Conservatory continues to raise the bar for student performance and production excellence. At this year’s JRAY and Macy Awards, our students earned multiple nominations and brought home the top two JRAY honors and several Macy’s Awards. From standout individual performances to overall production excellence, these recognitions affirm the exceptional talent and dedication of our student artists and faculty.
JRAY Award Winners
Musical Comedy of the Year – Trinitas Arts
Conservatory
Lead Actor in a Male Comedic Role – Philip Riebli
JRAY Award Nominations:
Stage Crew/Technical Execution – Trinitas Stage Crew
Student Stage Manager of the Year – Ashley Hawley
Outstanding Female Vocalist – Samantha DiCrisi
Comic Student in a Male Role – Philip Riebli
Supporting Actor in a Female Role – Samantha DiCrisi
Ensemble of the Year – Trinitas Arts Conservatory Director of the Year – Ms. Lexi Cross & Mr. Michael Betts
Macy’s Award Winners
Bright Spot Award - Joseph Doornek, Kateri Hodge, Matthew Schirmer, Apia Sims
Achievement Award - Brandon Bass
Outstanding Achievement - Molly Betance, Samuel Stiles, Rachel Swenson
Best Male Dancer Nominee - Matthew Schirmer
Highest Achievement - Sami DiCrisi, Philip Riebli, Matilda Simmons
Macy’s Nominations
Best Male Dancer - Matthew Schirmer
Best Actor - Philip Riebli
2025 - 2026 PRODUCTIONS
OUR TOWN NOVEMBER 13–15, 2025
TRINITAS WINTER FEST FEBRUARY 13-15, 2026
MARY POPPINS : THE MUSICAL MAY 1, 2, 8 & 9, 2026
2024-2025 YEAR IN REVIEW
By Karlie Carlson, Associate Athletic Director, Communications & Marketing
As another academic year comes to a close, one thing is clear the 2024-2025 athletic season was one for the record books. From hard-fought battles to historymaking performances, our student-athletes rose to the occasion time and time again. With a foundation of faith and unwavering brotherhood, Servite teams thrived on and off the field of play, culminating in championship banners, individual milestones, and memories that will last a lifetime.
No moment shined brighter this year than Servite Track and Field capturing the first CIF State Championship in program history. In a season filled with headlines and top times, the Friars showcased not only incredible talent but also maturity beyond their years. Perhaps most remarkable of all, the State Championship team was powered entirely by freshmen and sophomores.
Leading the way for Coach Brandon Thomas’s team was the all-freshman 4x100 relay squad—Jace Wells, Jaelen Hunter, Kamil Pelovello, and Jorden Wells—who stunned the State with a blazing 40.27 finish to take home the title. Individually, Benjamin Harris (100m), Jace Wells (200m), and Jaelen Hunter (400m) all advanced to finals, with seven total student-athletes advancing to the State Tournament.
In addition to titles, the 2025 team rewrote the record books. Servite and Orange County records were shattered in the 4x100, 4x200, and 4x400 relays, while individual school records fell in the 100m (Harris), 400m (Hunter), and Triple Jump (Judah Clark). What this group achieved wasn’t just rare, it was historic.
Track wasn’t the only spring team to finish the year as the best among the rest. Golf continued its dominance on the fairways winning their second straight Trinity League title and sixth in the last decade.
For the first time in school history, Servite Track & Field reigned supreme bringing home a CIF State Championship.
This year also saw stand out performances with multi-sport excellence on full display. Quaid Carr ’25, a two-sport star in football and track & field and 8-time varsity letterman, was named Trinity League Male Athlete of the Year and High School Boys Athlete of the Year by the OC Sports Commission. Brandon Bass ’25, a heavyweight wrestler and member of the football Curia, became just the third Fight’n Friar in school history to win a Masters Championship. Tomas Cernius (football / baseball) and Mattias Kremer (soccer / lacrosse) each earned All-Trinity League honors in both sports, proving that versatility and dedication still reign supreme.
From the track to the mat, the course to the field, Servite student-athletes have once again proven what it means to be a Friar, succeeding in the classroom, on the field and in the community while they continue to strive to be the young men God is calling them to be.
Golf won back-to-back Trinity League Championships in 2024 and 2025.
Washington-bound running back Quaid Carr accepts his OC Sports Commission
High School Male Athlete of the Year award from renowned OC Register writer,
Steve Fryer.
NEW FACES IN THE ATHLETIC DEPARTMENT
MATT KANNE ‘07 HEAD BASKETBALL COACH
Matt Kanne ‘07 was hired as head basketball coach in February after Servite parted ways with Tony Davis after three seasons. Coach Kanne brings over 15 years of experience to the Friars, having dedicated his professional career to transforming youth basketball by founding one of the largest grassroots basketball organizations in the country. Coach Kanne has spent the last seventeen
TIM LUDEKE HEAD TENNIS
years building a nationally recognized youth basketball organization at Open Gym Premier in Anaheim. He has years of coaching experience but more recently focused on building a robust team and infrastructure, award-winning culture and growing business. A respected leader in the sports landscape, Kanne has been engaged as a consultant for Adidas, the NBA, and several other top brands.
COACH
Tim Ludeke was announced as Servite’s next tennis coach in early July, replacing JP Jugo ‘05 who will remain on campus and focus on his teaching role. Coach Ludeke returns to the helm of the Friars’ program after starting his coaching career at Servite in the 90s. He brings over 35 years of player development experience to the tennis program
working across high school, club and private coaching. Most recently, he led Villa Park to the CIF Finals for the first time in school history, finishing the season as League Champions and CIF Finalists. For his work, he was named the OC Register and RSPA Southern California Coach of the Year.
IBEE ATALLA HEAD WRESTLING COACH
Ibee Atalla was announced in late April as the second ever head coach of the Servite Wrestling program. He will fill the opening left following Coach Alan Clinton’s decision to step down and move into a consultative role after 19 years. Coach Atalla brings over 10 years of head coaching experience to the Friars and a championship mindset, having won five CIF-SS team titles and 12 league
FRIARS
championships during his tenure at Mayfair High School in Lakewood. Since taking over the Monsoons in 2012 and building both the boys’ and girls’ programs to regional prominence, his male wrestlers have won over 100 individual league championships, eight CIF-SS Individual titles and two Masters Championships.
SAVE THE DATE
ALUMNI FOOTBALL TAILGATES
First home game 8/29 & Santa Margarita game 10/03
Join our fellow alumni in cheering on this year’s Friars at a football game this fall! Look for the alumni pop-up tent for free snacks!
FASHION SHOW ANAHEIM HILTON
November 9, 2025
The tradition continues! Join us on Sunday, November 9th as our seniors and their mothers walk the runway to support Servite’s mission. Featuring a boutique, live and silent auctions, student performances, and more, this is an event not to be missed.
ADULT PROM
March 7, 2026
Mark your calendars to go back in time in the Servite gym! Our adult event will bring the community together to dance, reconnect and support Servite.
SERVITE OPEN DOVE CANYON
June 1, 2026
The 2024 Servite Open was once again a sell-out, raising more than $110,000 for the school’s tuition assistance program. Mark your calendars now to join us in 2026!
Christian Rodriguez ‘25 and his fellow Friars walked the runway wearing fashions from BYLT Basics, founded by Servite alumnus Eric Mear ‘08.
Co-chairs Mr. and Mrs. Rob Hoertz ’72, joined by their family, gathered with the Servite community for a special evening honoring Excellence in Leadership.
Dennis Brandt, Hugh De Vaney, Don Lansdown and Mark Campanaro from the Class of 1972 reunited at the 2025 Servite Open Golf Tournament.
I am thankful for my opportunity to have attended Servite High School. I did not appreciate the fabulous education I received until breezing my way through college classes. I then realized that I had already achieved a solid educational foundation from my time at Servite. The discipline I learned at Servite has particularly served me well in my business life. The ethical guiding light has given me hope and fortitude in times of trials. Because the close-knit support and “I’ve got your back” environment not only existed during my time at Servite but continues to today, it has been of constant benefit to me socially, in business and in my personal life. My Servite experience was and is the best thing that happened to me. I will continue to support and promote the mission of Servite High School.
- Richard Julian ‘71
Endowment Fund
In this ever-changing economic environment, endowment funds have never been more important. A school’s endowment fund ensures sustained excellence and provides a margin of security against uncertainty. Adequate and wisely invested endowment funds allow an institution to navigate conditions beyond its control, such as economic, philanthropic, and demographic fluctuations, as well as unforeseen catastrophic events.
The National Association of Independent Schools (NAIS) recommends having an endowment of 1.5 to 2 times the school’s annual operating budget. For Servite, that would mean an endowment of $20 - 30 million. As of June 30, 2024, our endowment was $4,435,017, significantly smaller than peer schools. Continuing to build our endowment is vital to allow Servite to maintain our financial equilibrium while encouraging innovation, providing competitive faculty and staff salaries, and offering need-based tuition assistance. Therefore, we have a goal to reach $20 million in our endowment fund by 2035.
The Servite Endowment Fund manages gifts of all types and sizes, with a focus on major gift endowments. Each individual endowment account is managed in the school’s long-term investment pool. We invest endowed
Goal
FRATERNITY, SERVICE, DEVOTION TO MARY
Liturgy (faith). Prayer (hope). Service (love). For Servite Campus Ministry, these are the three main avenues through which we are called to encounter Christ and share His love. We are called to “See Christ.” We adore, worship, and commune with Christ for His glory through all-school Masses. We provide loving support, accountability, and training for our young men and challenge them to grow in holiness through theology, formation, and campus ministry. Out of that holiness, they, in turn, are called to “Be Christ” by bringing Him into the world and embodying the Charism of the Servite Order through faith-filled leadership. The three marks of this charism, or gift, to the world are devotion to Mary, fraternity, and service.
We strive for excellence in academics, athletics, extra-curricular activities, and brotherhood. Yet, as we are rooted in our charism, we are called to pour out God’s love through compassionate service and outreach.
Our name is Servite, which translates as “(You) serve!” Our school name is a command, and it holds the keys to our calling. Through service, we are called to die to self, take up our cross, and follow Christ. We are called to a life of compassion for others and to serve them through the virtue of charity. Mary, our Blessed Mother and Lady of Sorrows, sacrificially and perpetually offered her “Yes!” to God, and she serves as our ultimate example of loving Christ through works of service. We incorporate service projects through our theology classes, with each level focusing on a particular aspect of service and connecting it to Catholic theology. Freshmen start with their passions and sense of compassion, and strive to make an impact on members of their community. Sophomores share God’s love by practicing the Corporal and Spiritual Works of Mercy. Juniors embody one or more of the seven tenets of Catholic Social Teaching. Seniors focus on domestic service at home and in their neighborhood.
SERVICE PROJECTS
SERVICE IN KENYA MICHAEL GHEBRIAL ’26
I chose to do my service in Kenya because my dad is the head of the Department of Mission and Evangelization (D.O.M.E.) for the Coptic Orthodox LA Diocese. He suggested that we go as a family to the Kenya mission trip that D.O.M.E. was planning, so we all ended up going together. Even though my whole family went, we each had our own individual experiences. I found the most touching part to be playing with the kids. It made me realize that I have been spoiled with luxuries like a phone, a car, air conditioning, and a roof over my head. The kids had none of that, but it was clear to see that they were living life to the fullest; they weren’t distracted but rather in the moment, enjoying the games they played and things they did. I look up to these kids because of how genuine they are. It was humbling to see that even though I have more, they live more.
EXTRAORDINARY FAMILIES KAMIL PELOVELLO ’28
Choosing Extraordinary Families for my freshman year service project was a no-brainer. EF is a foster family and adoption agency that helps find homes for kids in foster care in LA County. What I love most about this organization is that their goal is to find families for children – not children for families. I also have a connection to them because they helped create my family.
I have been a guest at their holiday party before, so getting to volunteer behind the scenes was new for me. One of the best parts of the party is giving the gifts to children in foster care or who have been adopted. I decided to do a toy drive to help them get more toys. I went to their gift-wrapping party to wrap the gifts and then got to hand out the bags to kids at the party. Seeing the kids’ smiles was amazing!
$100,000 + | Seven Holy Founders Guild
$50,000 - $99,999 | St. Philip Benizi Guild
$25,000 - $49,999 | St. Peregrine Guild
$10,000 - $24,999 | St. Juliana Guild
$5,000 - $9,999 | Blessed John Porro Guild
$2,500 - $4,999 | Credo Guild
$1,000 - $2,499 | Friars Guild
Thank you for supporting the men of servite
The Servite Administration and Board of Directors thank you for your support of Servite High School. Below is a list of alumni, parents, foundations, businesses, and other friends who contributed $1,000 or more between July 1, 2023 - June 30, 2024 in the following categories.
SEVEN HOLY FOUNDERS GUILD
($100,000+)
Mr. and Mrs. John F. Ganahl, Jr. ‘62 Superior Windsong Trust
ST. PHILIP BENIZI GUILD ($50,000+)
Anonymous Donations
C & L Refrigeration
Mrs. Carole Cassell
Mr. and Mrs. Richard J. Julian ‘71
R. Julian Enterprises
Roman Catholic Bishop of Orange
Mr. and Mrs. Robert F. Traut
Mr. and Mrs. Kevin R. Traut ‘88
Mr. and Mrs. Jason B. Traut ‘94
ST. PEREGRINE GUILD ($25,000+)
Mr. and Mrs. King Bechtel
Mr. Douglas A. Butler ‘82
Mr. and Mrs. Bryan A. Hooper
LA Galvanizing Company
Dr. and Mrs. Wayne Lancaster
Mr. and Ms. Gregory J. Marick
Mr. and Mrs. Gary J. Schantz ‘63
Mr. James M. Shrode
Mr. and Mrs. Philip Stump
Mr. and Mrs. Charles D. Thomas ‘72
Mr. and Mrs. Steven M. Traut ‘84
Mr. and Mrs. Henry B. Wesseln
Yli Believe Foundation
ST. JULIANA GUILD ($10,000+)
Best Western Stovall’s Inn, LLC
Mr. and Mrs. Sean F. Brennan ‘82 Caribou Industries
Mr. and Mrs. Wayne G. Carvalho
Mr. and Mrs. James H. Fox ‘72
Mr. and Mrs. Stanley J. Frome ‘74
George Mayr Foundation
Mr. and Mrs. Paul Goldstein
Mr. and Mrs. Richard J. Greene ‘86
Mr. and Mrs. Jeff Hamar
Mr. and Mrs. Jonathan M. Hawkins ‘84
Helms Foundation, Inc.
Hoag Orthopedic Institute
Mr. and Mrs. William F. Jakobi
Mr. Clarence Kahlig, II
Mr. and Mrs. Dana A. Karcher ‘71
Mr. and Mrs. Robert Marusich
McDonald Family Foundation
Motsko Estate
Mr. and Mrs. John P. Niccolai ‘95
Nobbs Family Foundation
The Jean and William O’Connell, Jr. Family
Mr. William R. O’Connell, III ‘85
O’Connell Hotels and Hospitality
Orange Catholic Foundation
Mr. and Mrs. Peter Rasic
Raymond James Charitable Fund
Mr. and Mrs. Mark Rhoades
Mr. and Mrs. Juan Rodriguez
Mr. and Mrs. Timothy A. Rosenkranz ‘86
Mr. James L. Rosenkranz
Mrs. Young Salo
Mr. and Mrs. Dennis L. Sandoval ‘74
Dr. Shalini Shah, D.D.S.
Mr. Gary P. Stell, Jr. ‘86
T.E.L. Foundation
Ms. Mimi S. Taylor
The Boeing Company
Mr. and Mrs. Alain L. Valdellon
William H. Hannon Foundation
Mrs. Sally Wurth
Mr. and Mrs. Robert Yee
ST. JULIANA GUILD ($5,000+)
Mr. and Mrs. Steven M. Alcaraz
Amended and Restated
South State Trust
Mr. and Mrs. Gregory A. Amendola ‘71
Mr. and Mrs. Gary R. Belz ‘71
Mr. and Mrs. Jack M. Brkich, III
Mr. and Mrs. Timothy P. Buckley ‘73
Buckley Revocable Family Trust
Mr. and Mrs. Harold Hamud
Mr. and Mrs. Steven R. Camferdam
Dr. and Mrs. Roberto A. Cueva ‘75
Mr. and Mrs. Dean E. Dauger ‘90
Daughters of Charity Foundation
Farmers & Merchants Bank
Ms. Alejandra Fonseca
Mr. Peter D. Ganahl ‘87
Mr. and Ms. Sergio Garcia Munguia
Mr. and Mrs. Roger Geyer
Mr. and Mrs. Robert R. Hannan
Mr. and Mrs. Rob Hoertz ‘72
Mr. and Mrs. Michael J. Irwin ‘99
Mr. and Mrs. Frank R. Kalil ‘77
Mr. and Mrs. Christopher R. Kent ‘88
La Terra Building Solutions
Mr. Noah Lands
Mr. and Mrs. Timothy J. LeVecke, Sr. ‘66
Mr. Peter Long and Ms. Patricia Barreto
Mr. and Mrs. John McEntee
Mr. and Mrs. Johnny Meneses
Muller Family Foundation
National Financial Services LLC
Mr. and Mrs. Antonio Navarro
Niemann Homes, LC
Mrs. Bonnie Olsen
Penn Aluminum Inc.
Reap The Harvest
Mr. Louis Rendon
Rosary Academy
Mr. and Mrs. Stephen M. Schaner ‘87
Mr. John Shadden
Mr. and Mrs. Evan B. Smith
Dr. and Mrs. David L. Sparks
Mr. and Mrs. Douglas P. Stephen
Mr. and Mrs. Shawn Sullivan
Mr. and Mrs. Scott R. Turicchi ‘81
U.S. Charitable Gift Trust
Dr. and Mrs. William C. Wallace, M.D. ‘87
Mr. and Mrs. James M. Welch ‘79
Mr. Erich E. Wilms ‘80
Mr. Thomas P. Wilson ‘85
CREDO GUILD ($2,500+)
Mr. and Mrs. Walter B. Arrington ‘78
Artisan Bakery of California
Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Baldo
Mr. and Mrs. John Ballou
Mr. and Mrs. Peter S. Bowen ‘82
Mr. and Mrs. Bryan A. S. Carlson
Caronex Worldwide, Inc.
Cason Couture
Mr. Charlie Chung
Commercial Bank of California
Mr. and Mrs. Paolo Degrassi
Mr. and Mrs. Jordan Dejong
Mr. Raymond R. Dunne
The Honorable John Early and Mrs. Steffanie Early
Mr. and Mrs. Jonathan S. Ekno ‘00
Mr. Joseph Estrada
EWI Worldwide
Fidem Digital Consulting Inc.
First Bank
Mr. Steve Fryer and Mrs. Cathie LentzFryer
Mr. and Mrs. Paul Gaitan ‘78
Mr. and Mrs. Theodore B. Gerish
Goe Forsythe & Hodges LLP
Mr. David L. Harjoe ‘76
Hawaiian Air Corporation
Mr. and Mrs. Michael J. Hennessey
Ms. Marnie Hill
Inter Vivos Trust Agreement
JMB Financial Managers, Inc.
Kahlig Auto Group
Mr. and Mrs. Ryan J. Kalil ‘03
KWA Ministries
Mr. and Mrs. Robert Landeis
Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim
Mr. Raymundo S. Madrigal ‘89
Mr. Mac McCabe
Mr. and Mrs. John Meagher
Mr. and Mrs. James Menvielle
Mr. and Mrs. John M. Moore
National Electrical Testing & Engineering, LLC.
Fr. Paul Novak, O.S.M.
Mr. Stephen J. O’Donnell ‘88
Mr. Mark S. Oskorus ‘83
Mr. and Mrs. Timothy R. Paone ‘67
Mr. Mark J. Peacock, Esq. ‘79
Mr. and Mrs. David M. Peterson ‘08
PR Construction
Providence St. Jude Medical Center
Dr. Diana E. Ramos, M.D.
Ready Office Furniture
Mr. Ron Robertson
Mr. and Mrs. Christopher Rogers
SAB Management LLC
Mr. Brian A. Salerno ‘83
Salinas Tires and Wheels
SCCEEF
SchoolsFirst Federal Credit Union
Mr. Frank O. Shoemaker ‘77
Mr. and Mrs. Paul F. Stapleton ‘90
Taipei Investments, LLC
Mr. Matthew D. Trujillo ‘02
Mr. and Mrs. Joshua T. Valdez
Mr. and Mrs. Kevin A. Watne ‘80
WB Foundation
Mr. and Mrs. John F. Wilhelm
Wurth Special Needs Trust
Dr. Michael A. Zanchi ‘82
FRIARS GUILD ($1,000+)
Mr. and Mrs. Greg Aimone
Mr. and Ms. Robert Andrade
Mr. Thomas Andreeff and Dr. Katherine Andreeff
Mr. Donald J. Annarella ‘13
Mr. and Mrs. Daniel J. Annarella
Apollo Insurance Solutions Group LP
Mr. and Mrs. Ronald J. Arakelian, III ‘98
Mr. and Mrs. Mark S. Armijo
Mr. and Mrs. John E. Ashbrook ‘85
Mr. and Mrs. Peter G. Badzey
Mr. and Mrs. Daniel P. Barbara ‘83
Mr. Eric M. Barnes ‘99
Mr. and Mrs. Matthew W. Bays ‘86
The Honorable and Mrs. David L. Belz, J.D. ‘68
Mr. Stephen T. Beuerlein ‘83
BJ’s Restaurants Foundation Inc.
Mr. and Mrs. Richard Blagden
Mr. and Mrs. Jason A. Blonska
Mr. Justin M. Brandt ‘04
Brinnegar Charitable Foundation, Inc.
Mr.and Mrs. Keith T. Buckley ‘98
Mr. and Mrs. David Bui
Mr. and Ms. John Byun
California Community Foundation
Mr. and Mrs. Johnny Cardenas
Mr. and Mrs. Hector R. Castillo
Caterpillar Foundation
Mr. and Mrs. Frank Chessman
Mr. Kenneth Clark
Mr. and Mrs. Kevin Clarke
Mr. and Mrs. Michael A. Contois
Mr. and Mrs. Timothy J. Crosson ‘77
Mr. and Mrs. Donald F. Cunnane
Mr. and Mrs. Matthew J. Cunningham ‘82
Drs. Michael and Tina Cushing ‘71
Mr. and Mrs. Jeffrey A. Damron ‘83
Mr. and Mrs. Dennis de la Rosa
Mr. Hugh D. De Vaney ‘72 and Mrs. Norma Soleno-De Vaney
Mr. and Mrs. Nicholas P. Debenedetto
Mr. Thomas Dominguez and Dr. April Lopez
Mr. and Mrs. James J. Donovan, III ‘78
Dr. Diana E. Ramos and Mr. James R. Dunne
Enterprise Security Holdings LLC
Dr. Kelleen Esperias and Mr. Kerwin Esperias
Mr. Vince Ferragamo
Mr. and Mrs. Brian Foy
Mr. and Mrs. Brian P. Fraher ‘81
Mr. and Mrs. John C. Fuhrman ‘83
Mr. Geoffrey Goldstein
Mr. and Mrs. Scott R. Griffith
Mr. and Mrs. Gibay Gutierrez ‘91
Mr. and Mrs. Jack Gyben
Mr. and Mrs. Nick-John Haiduc ‘87
Mr. Reynold J. Hamar ‘18
Mr. and Mrs. Brook D. Hansen ‘88
Mr. and Mrs. John O. Hassett ‘89
Dr. and Mrs. James T. Heywood ‘71
Mr. Mark Hulme
Mr. and Mrs. Tom Huston
Mr. and Mrs. Paul Irving
Mr. and Mrs. John Jensen
Jentges Production Systems, LP
Johnson & Johnson
Mr. and Mrs. Geoffrey Jones
Mr. and Mrs. Richard L. Jones ‘71
JP Carlson Consulting
Mr. and Mrs. Steve Kane
Kids Artistic Revue, Inc.
Knights of Columbus, Council #3629
Knights of Columbus, Council #4922
Konnect My Biz LLC
Mr. and Mrs. David Ladjevic
Mr. Michael P. Lawton ‘71
Legacy CDM Inc.
Mr. and Mrs. George Livermore
Mr. and Mrs. Terrence L. Loughran
Mr. and Mrs. Ramon R. Machado
Mr. and Mrs. Patrick Mahoney
Majestic Realty Foundation
Mr. and Mrs. Ronald W. Mallory, Jr. ‘86
Dr. and Mrs. Kevin M. Man, M.D. ‘80
Drs. Michael and Donna Marino
Marsh & McLennan Companies
Ms. Angela Martin
Mr. and Mrs. Gary J. Masciel ‘77
Masciel Development
Mr. and Mrs. David M. McCloskey ‘86
Mr. and Mrs. Thomas P. McCoy ‘74
Mr. Daniel J. McCoy ‘88
Mr. and Mrs. James McCreary
Mr. and Mrs. Austin B. McElrath ‘11
Mr. and Ms. Jerry Mejia
Mr. and Mrs. Robert J. Miley ‘89
Mr. and Mrs. James M. Mras ‘77
Mr. and Mrs. Stephen J. Murray
My Saint My Hero, LLC
Dr. and Mrs. Christopher D. Nagel ‘69
Mr. and Mrs. Lawrence T. Nally ‘74
National Sports Apparel Nauheim/Straus Charitable Foundation, Inc.
Mr. Anthony Nguyen
Mr. and Mrs. Nilo Niccolai
Northwestern Mutual Financial Network
Mr. Leo P. Norton ‘94
Notre Dame Club Of Orange County
Mr. Paul E. Novisoff ‘10
Mr. Daniel R. Nowlan
Mr. Liamnell E. Nuebling ‘13
Orange County Kodokan Judo Foundation
Orange County Pump
Mr. Hal C. Pappano ‘73
Mr. and Mrs. Douglas L. Patriquin ‘89
Mr. and Mrs. Michael Pearson
Mr. and Mrs. Ramon L. Perez
Mr. and Mrs. Daniel J. Peterka ‘77
Mr. and Mrs. Stephen Peterson
Mr. and Mrs. Troy J. Pilapil
Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Pohlen
Mr. and Mrs. Daniel Pratt
Mr. John W. Pregenzer ‘88
Mr. and Mrs. Richard Price II
Dr. and Mrs. Ralph Quijano, M.D. ‘71
Mr. and Mrs. Rigoberto Ramirez
Renaissance Charitable Foundation
Mr. and Mrs. Ralph R. Riehl
Mr. and Mrs. Dylan Rigdon
Mr. Matthew J. Rink ‘83
Mr. and Mrs. George L. Robinson
Mr. and Mrs. Justin T. Rodenbeck ‘89
Mr. and Mrs. Thomas R. Ryan ‘86
Mr. Ralph C. Sabin ‘69
San Antonio Church
Santa Clara De Asis Church
Mr. and Mrs. Arthur P. Sayles ‘74
Dr. and Mrs. David E. Sbardellati, D.D.S. ‘71
Mr. and Mrs. Ronald Scaffidi
Mr. and Mrs. Gregory L. Schirmer ‘86
Mr. and Mrs. Jehad Semaan
Servants of Mary
Mr. and Mrs. Charles M. Shoemaker ‘71
Mr. Kyle Sillen and Mrs. Osiris Garibay-Sillen
Mr. and Mrs. Jackie Slater
Ms. Priya K. Sprenger
Mr. Steve Sprenger
St. Angela Merici School
Mr. and Mrs. Joseph B. Stambersky
Ms. Tara Stewart
Sunshine Girls, LLC
Mr. Matthew Talley ‘02
The De La Rosa Brothers Const. Co., Inc.
The McEntee Group LLC
Mr. and Mrs. Raymond W. Thomas ‘68
Mr. Mark Tobe
Ms. Emi Tsukano
Mr. and Mrs. Eric Ursua
Dr. and Mrs. Oscar E. Valenzuela, D.D.S.
Mr. and Mrs. Tom VanDorpe
Mr. and Mrs. Michael Vasquez
Mr. Darryl Vigneux
Dr. and Mrs. Robert M. Wald, Jr. ‘70
Mr. and Mrs. Christopher A. Weir ‘97
Mr. and Mrs. Michael S. Wesseln ‘83
Mr. and Mrs. Ernst Wilms
Dr. Monty Wilson and Dr. Belen Gallarza-Wilson
Mr. Timothy Winningham
Y & L Business Ventures, LLC
Mr. and Ms. Alfred W. Zelinka, II
*Every effort has been made to ensure the accuracy of the information provided. Please bring any errors or omissions to our attention by sending an email to Pierce Denning, Advancement Database Specialist, at pdenning@servitehs.org or calling (657) 347-1356.
Servite President Stephen Walswick ’02 with members of our Founding Friars Circle, alumni from 1961-1966.
2025-2026 OPERATING BUDGET
The Servite High School Board of Directors and the administration is proud to present the school budget for the 2025-2026 school year. We look forward to a successful year of forming faith-filled leaders.
457 FIRST TIME DONORS
481 INDIVIDUAL ALUMNI WHO GAVE
12 STATES WITH DONORS 1971 TOP GIVING CLASS (39 DONORS)
62 ALUMNI CLASSES REPRESENTED (OUT OF 63 TOTAL)
2,961
TOTAL NUMBER OF GIFTS RECEIVED (CASH AND IN-KIND DONATIONS)
CLASS OF 2025 FRIAR LEGACIES
RONALD ARAKELIAN, IV ’25 & RONALD ARAKELIAN III
OTHON ESTRADA III ’25 & OTHON ESTRADA JR.’91
CHRISTOPHER LOPEZ’ 25 & GABRIEL CHAVARRIA ’93
MICHAEL ’25 & RICHARD ’89 COURY
SKYLER ’25 & MICHAEL ’94 HERMS
JOSEPH ‘25 & CPT. JON ’89 OSKORUS
My parents took a leap of faith when they chose Servite High School, knowing little about its legacy. Yet the school’s brotherhood, faith, and discipline profoundly shaped who I became. Enrolling my son was my way of honoring that decision—passing on the same life-changing opportunity. Emanuel embraced it fully, excelling academically and thriving within Servite’s demanding environment. I couldn’t be prouder of the man he’s grown into. Watching him take part in the same traditions reflected my own path while allowing him to carve out his own. Sharing in this legacy has deepened our bond, blending cherished memories with pride in his accomplishments, and carrying forward a family trust that now spans generations.
- Miguel Guerrero ’98
AIDEN ’25 & DEAN ’90 DAUGER
JAYDEN ’25 & JASON ’95 LAMBERT
ETHAN ’25 & GARY ’86 STELL
EMANUEL ’25 & MIGUEL ’98 GUERRERO
FRIAR FEAST
SEPT. 20, 2025
ALUMNIFIRE
POWERED BY THE SERVITE BROTHERHOOD.
At Servite, the bond of brotherhood doesn’t end at graduation. It evolves. Alumni Fire, Servite’s private networking platform, is more than a digital directory. It’s a dynamic space where Friars across generations connect, mentor, and uplift one another. Think of it as your private LinkedIn, but built specifically for our Servite family.
Whether you’re a recent graduate seeking career advice, a mid-career professional looking to give back, or a seasoned expert eager to share wisdom, Alumni Fire is your platform to stay engaged. It’s where shared values meet professional growth. Where faith-filled leaders continue to lead, and where the legacy of Servite thrives beyond our campus.
Contact Pierce Denning, Advancement Database Specialist at pdenning@servitehs.org or (657) 347-1356.
FRIAR ALUMNI MAKE HEADLINES
JAMES HUSSEY ’15
As Chief Operating Officer at CUDDLY, James Hussey ’15 is leading innovation with heart. Cuddly empowers thousands of animal welfare organizations worldwide to fundraise, connect with donors, and save lives. Through this for-good startup, James helps ensure animals in need find loving homes, while giving rescuers the tools and support they need to thrive.
HALL OF FAME INDUCTEES
Servite Athletics added three new members to the Hall of Fame this year, honoring Coach Richard Gibbs (Cross Country / Track & Field), Matt Willis ‘02 (Football / Soccer / Track & Field) and Matt Kalil ‘08 (Football) during a ceremony held at Summit House in May.
JOEY LUTFI ’21
MASON GRAHAM ’22 AND TETAIROA MCMILLAN ‘22
Former Servite teammates from the Class of 2022, Mason Graham (Michigan) and Tetairoa McMillan (Arizona) made history at the 2025 NFL Draft as Servite became the first high school in the Common Draft Era (since 1967) to have multiple players selected in the top 8 of the same draft with Graham going No. 5 to the Cleveland Browns and McMillan going No. 8 to the Carolina Panthers. With their selections, Servite Football now has 13 alumni who have been drafted.
Joey Lutfi ‘21 graduated cum laude and Phi Beta Kappa from the University of Notre Dame with a Bachelor of Arts in American Studies, Arabic, and Constitutional Studies. A former Servite Prior General, Joey studied abroad in Jordan and Chile while a Notre Dame student and was a rostered varsity soccer player all 4 years. He will be entering Harvard Law School in the fall.
LIAM CRONIN ‘16
A former CIF Champion wrestler and 2x CIF State placer, Liam Cronin ‘16 continues to grapple on the international stage recently representing the USA at the US Open and the Pan-Am Championships where he finished on the medal stand placing 2nd and 3rd respectively.
TATE BEACHLEY ‘15 AND JOSH MADRIGAL ‘15
Congratulations to Tate Beachley ‘15 and Josh Madrigal ‘15. The former Servite classmates participated in the Los Angeles Fire Academy and graduated together last month.
SEAN OLIU ’20
Thank you to Sean Oliu ’20 for an unforgettable night at Native Son! His incredible musical performance and heartfelt support of Servite High School brought the community together in a spirit of joy and brotherhood. Follow him @sean_oliu for future events and his latest music.
ROMAN MARTIN ’23
An expected MLB Draft pick in 2023, Roman Martin opted to accept his college scholarship instead of starting his professional career out of high school and has made the most of his decision in his sophomore year at UCLA. An everyday starter at third base for the Bruins, Martin earned All-Conference honors as he helped the team win the Big10 Championship in their inaugural year in the conference then went on to be named the Most Outstanding Player in the Los Angeles Regional. Alongside fellow Friars from the Class of 2022, Chris Grothues and Jarrod Hocking, the Bruins advanced to the College World Series.
MAX THOMAS ’22
Now a 7x NCAA All-American, including 4x 1st Team All-American nods this season, Max Thomas ‘22 continues to shine on the biggest stages in Track & Field winning both NCAA Team Championships in Indoor and Outdoor competition this season with USC. A 4x CIF Champion in high school, Thomas still holds the Servite school record in the 200m while his 100m and 400m records were broken by current Friars this season.
OLIVER COUGHLIN ’09
On Saturday, June 7th, Servite President Stephen Walswick ‘02 had the honor of watching his former student, Fr. Oliver Coughlin ‘09, ordained to the Sacred Order of Priesthood by Bishop Kevin Vann. During Mass, Fr. Michael Pontarelli ‘73, Pastor at St. Juliana Falconieri, was one of the priests to offer a blessing. Fr. Coughlin has been assigned to St. Bonaventure Church in Huntington Beach.
MARK SEATON ’95
Mark Seaton ‘95 was promoted to Chief Executive Officer of First American Financial Corporation in April 2025. Mark joined First American in 2006 and, before his appointment as CEO, he served as chief financial officer for 12 years. Mark is also a member of the Servite Board of Directors.
JOSE FLORES ’96
Servite alumnus and OC District Attorney Investigator Jose Flores ‘96 continues to make a difference by mentoring those in vulnerable situations. Thank you, Jose, for your impactful work with OC GRIP and for giving back to our community!
STAY CONNECTED!
Have you moved? Changed jobs? Gotten married or welcomed a new Friar into the family? Help us keep your record up to date so we can celebrate your milestones and keep you in the loop with everything happening at Servite.
CELEBRATING GENEROSITY
Servite believes that parents are the primary educators of their children, and we are grateful to partner with families during their son’s high school journey. Each year, parents, grandparents, and friends give freely of their time and talents to support Servite’s mission. Beloved events, including the Servite Fashion Show, Friar Feast, and Mothers’ Day of Reflection, are possible only through the dedication of volunteers. Volunteer leaders also make a difference through Parent Community Council, as team parents, and in numerous clubs and organizations on campus.
Each year at Baccalaureate Mass, Servite honors the impact of special volunteer leaders whose youngest or only son is graduating. While their time as parents may be ending, their impact will be felt for years to come. This year, the following parents of the Class of 2025 were honored for their service with Parent Merit Awards:
Theresa and Tim Bass, parents of Brandon ‘25 and Ryan ‘21
Veronica and Juan Rodriguez, parents of Christian ‘25 and Esteban ‘22
Michelle and Shawn Sullivan, parents of Aidan ‘25, Ryan ‘20, and Brendan ‘18
Catherine Venturini and Dean Dauger ‘90, parents of Aiden ‘25
Servite parents, join the Parent Community Council for volunteer opportunities. Visit our website for more information.
JOIN THE SERVITE LEGACY SOCIETY
The Servite Legacy Society formally recognizes donors who have chosen to leave a legacy to the school. Through a variety of planned giving techniques, your legacy gift helps ensure the future and generational success of Servite High School. Your gift can include:
• Charitable gift annuities
• Charitable remainder/lead trusts
• Gift of a life insurance policy
• Named beneficiary of your retirement plans (IRA, 401k or 403b) annuity or insurance policy.
We are happy to assist you as you reflect and review your planned giving options.
Contact Steffanie Early, Vice President of Advancement at searly@servitehs.org or (657) 347-1398.
Strengthen the Servite legacy!
