SHC Magazine Summer 2019

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Master Plan Unveiled

Distinguished Award Winners Graduate Profiles College Acceptances

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Irish Factoids

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Inquiry & Innovation Director Named

IN-DEPTH

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Class of 2023 Breakdown

FEATURES

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AUGUST

14 First Day of School

SEPTEMBER

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30th Annual Walkathon

INNOVATIONS

Polo Fields, Golden Gate Park

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Bruce-Mahoney Football Game Kezar Stadium

OCTOBER

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Billy Mac Memorial Golf Tournament Crystal Springs Golf Course, Burlingame

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Open House

SPORTING GREEN

Fall Play

HE CRUCIB Sister Caroline Collins,

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sacred heart cathedral preparatory Enter to Learn; Leave to Serve Inspired by the Daughters of Charity and the De La Salle Christian Brothers, in partnership with families, Sacred Heart Cathedral Preparatory’s mission is to provide the finest education in an inclusive Catholic community of faith.

We prepare our students to become service-oriented leaders with a commitment to living the Gospel.

News & Notes

LaSallian Symposium: Teaching & Learning in Community

20 Spring Sports Recap

SHOWCASE

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Student Artwork Spring Performances

ALUMNI NEWS

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Who is Chris Nunes ’92?

Class Notes Celebratory Giving

NOVEMBER

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Class of 2019

A Message from Dr. Skrade Class of 2019 (Distinguished Awards, Senior Profiles, College Acceptances) Master Plan introduction

Interview with Chris Nunes Lasallian Vincentian Award Winners

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INNOVATIONS

Rendering courtesy of Interstice Architects/Case+Abst Architects

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n March of 2017, Sacred Heart Cathedral issued a Request for Proposals (RFP) to architecture and planning firms across the Bay Area, in an effort to develop an updated campus Master Plan.

Roughly 20 months later, after first vetting 11 applicant firms and whittling the list down to four finalists, Pfau Long Architecture produced their vision for the future of the SHC plant and facilities, a campus that would support SHC’s students into the future. Visit http://bit.ly/2Mq5gOY to read the entirety of the final 165-page document.

CREATING THE FUTURE Roughly every 13 years since 1993, SHC has engaged in a master planning process—an initiative that has paved the way for numerous campus improvements. As the timeline (upper right) shows, however, many of the most impactful improvements to the lives of our students were not formally included in any document but rather grew organically from community needs. Master plans are inherently aspirational and not proscriptive, illustrating a creative vision of what the SHC campus could become in the next decade and beyond, rather than serving as a blueprint. The vision produced

by Pfau Long was based on feedback from students, parents, faculty and staff, alumni and Board members. The data gathered covered not only the physical attributes of the campus, but issues related to the functioning of the school as a whole. Among these

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were campus safety, energy usage, thermal comfort, stormwater management, sustainability, traffic, and environmental signage and wayfinding. The results of this feedback then informed Pfau Long’s recommendations.

While the SHC campus has grown and improved markedly over the last 30 years (Herbst Library & Information Center, Sister Teresa Piro, DC, Student Life Center, Sister Caroline Collins, DC, Theater), the results of this current community audit consistently identified a few common areas of focus going forward. Stronger campus connection, identity and signage, space for student collaboration outside of the classroom, temperature controls, and softer and more natural materials all rose to the top of the list of needs. In short, the plan revealed a desire for a more identifiable, comfortable SHC.

BRIDGING THE GAP With the recent completion of the Chorus Studio on the De Paul Campus, the final formal project of the long-serving 2020Vision campaign, the new Master Plan document leads organically into the first projects that have been chosen to bridge the gap between past and future capital efforts. This summer, the sound and recording booth in the Choral Studio will be fully outfitted with equipment, providing the school a state-of-the-art facility for recording and performance. Following this, during the 2019-20 school year, a full-scale renovation of the De Paul Campus for the Arts lobby will take place (above), linking the Theater and Chorus Studio by materials, partially-enclosing the space for comfort,

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and providing the entire SHC community with a welcoming space to gather before and between classes and performances. Slated to be spearheaded

by Interstice Architects/Case+Abst Architects, the project will use funding from the 2019 Walkathon to make the vision a reality.

One of the most surprising observations that came from the data was that people in the broader San Francisco community had a hard time identifying the school’s location and front door, despite the 160-year presence of the school on Cathedral Hill. Pfau Long realized that the geographical center of the school was not a building, but the intersection of Gough and Ellis streets, a factor which contributes to the school’s lack of a clear entrance.

Projects not part of any formal master plan

To increase safety and visibility, the plan calls for corner bulb-outs to accommodate more pedestrian traffic and wider crosswalks—traffic calming measures to discourage speeding—and the SHC shamrock to identify to all visitors that this is our home. School administration has already been in contact with city planning and traffic authorities in order to make this dream a reality. This project is tentatively scheduled for the 2020-21 school year.

Please keep reading SHC Magazine and following us on social media in order to learn more about the status of these projects and others coming down the line in the future.

We sat down with Peter Pfau, Kami Kinkaid and Bryan Harry (below right) of Perkins+Will Architecture (formerly Pfau Long) and asked for their thoughts on the recently completed process:

defined and wayfinding throughout the campus was also clearly defined.

Compared to other campuses you've worked on, what are some of the advantages enjoyed by SHC?

What was behind the recent merger with Perkins+Will?

The merger was a good way to improve the resources available to us and enhance the depth of expertise that we bring to our projects. Combined, we’re now a firm with a lot of local experience in both K-12 and higher education projects, with a research department to back that all up. So far it’s been pretty smooth.

The placement of SHC within the City, close to public transportation, City Hall, the ballet, the symphony, CPMC, etc., all create a unique opportunity for the students to partner and connect to ‘real world’ business. Also, the level of facilities and the amount of space you have within this urban environment is an asset that other schools would love to have.

What were some of the most distinctive challenges when working on SHC's Master Plan document?

I think one of SHC’s distinctive challenges is that its strong history straddles two different schools. As we worked through this master plan, it was essential to make sure that the history of both schools was brought to the forefront for the future education of its students.

The other main consideration was the urban context of the campus. Although not uncommon, the fact that the campus is split by Gough Street, which is a major roadway, presented a major challenge. Related challenges included making sure that the students were safe while crossing back and forth across Gough Street, that the buildings were seen as one SHC campus, not just a bunch of buildings and that a main entrance was clearly

What did your team learn about SHC throughout this process?

The community at SHC is very inclusive and supportive of all people. We enjoyed our time with leadership, faculty and specifically the students. Everyone had a lot of pride in their school, whether that be current students, alumni or faculty and showed real support of the mission of the school and the future of SHC. S A C R E D H E A R T C AT H E D R A L P R E PA R AT O RY M A G A Z I N E

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Dabney Standley Named i2 Director

By Lucie Duffort

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Walking towards room 805 on the De Paul Campus for the Arts, Dabney Standley’s voice reverberates through the halls. Today he is fielding last-minute questions from “Nervous Nellies” in his World History class. In these few precious hours before their final, he guides them with patience and passion, openness, encouragement and positivity. Wrong answers are met with reflection and debate, and history is reinforced by anecdotes and the question: “What would you have done?”

This respect for process and discovery is what Dabney brings to students in the i2 Program. After a year as interim director, he believes i2’s mission is to draw students to innovative work by providing exciting examples of accomplishment and leadership.

Dabney Standley

For Dabney, i2 is made up of one core group, but one that leads to the creation of parallel associated programs open to all students, like the Student Launch Initiative, TEDxYouth@SHC, and SHC Robotics. In this way, the i2 Program truly serves the student and educative community at large, simply by providing platforms for inquiry and innovation to anyone at SHC with the curiosity and drive to learn

and understand.

This year, he will be joined by i2 Program Associate Director Jeff Hunt, who will also teach ninth grade physics. While Dabney’s strengths center around social sciences and the use of programming and entrepreneurship to affect lives, Hunt comes in with a hacking and tinkering background, incorporating robotics and the physical sciences.

Dabney insists that i2 and its partner programs are born of true collaborative effort, and he makes regular reference

to his faculty and staff team members, including Kathy Lorenz, Jeff Julesgaard, Mike Knapp, Tim Glasser, among many more.

Dabney’s plans for the program in coming years are three-fold. First, he will focus on leadership—how can i2 best help direct the capabilities of these high-achieving students who already push themselves, and how can THEY make a real difference?

Second, inspired by De Paul Scholar Program Director Nick Hren’s work, Dabney would like to see i2 grow into a supportive sub-community, one where students can depend on each other and form a strong bond through field trips and time spent together. This will require a bit more of a commitment from those in the program in order to form a consistent group.

Finally, Dabney would like to make sure that graduates of the i2 program leave SHC with a consequential portfolio of work, something they can use in their college search, as well as build on and grow as they continue their journeys.

By the time this magazine is published, the ninth graders camped out in Dabney’s classroom will have passed their finals, and the next group of i2 students will be on their way to SHC. The school year will have come to a close and we will already be looking to what next year has in store. Keep an eye out as the program grows and evolves in new capable hands.

magazine OFFICE OF COMMUNICATIONS & MARKETING Mark Pardini ’88

Director of Communications & Marketing

Clarissa Mendiola

Communications & Marketing Content Manager

Giselle Palacios-Delmundo ’94

Communications & Marketing Graphic Designer

Nancy Ingersoll

Communications & Marketing Project Manager

CONTRIBUTORS Neil Beran ’19; Kevin Buckley ’13; Catholic San Francisco; Jennifer Vigo Cuyler ’05 Lucie Duffort; Gregg Franceschi ’94; Pierre Gonsolin; Brother Lawrence Haley, FSC; Christopher Hillan ’17; Nancy Ingersoll; Interstice Architects/Case+Abst Architects; jGuerzonPictorials; Valerie Jew; Heather Maddan ’95; Clarissa Mendiola; Jo Ann Momono; Chris Nunes ’92; Orange Photography; Giselle Palacios-Delmundo ’94; Mark Pardini ’88; Prestige Photography; Kevin Sarmiento ’20; Tanya Susoev ’04; Lauren Wild ’99

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BACK COVER: Neil Beran ’19

A tradition of academic excellence continues

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class of 2019

LOUIS A. MEYER ’55 GENERAL SCHOLASTIC EXCELLENCE AWARD Sarah Chan Sawyer Dobson Felicia Freemen Clairissa Ja Nathaniel Jew Ryan Keiper Zhixin Liao Grace Murphy Camille Plant Elsa Rafter Sydney Takemoto Cheri Ann Tamayo Elizabeth Tov This award, the most distinguished academic award that Sacred Heart Cathedral Preparatory bestows upon a graduating senior, is presented to students who maintain the highest cumulative grade point average throughout their high school careers The award’s namesake selflessly served the school for five decades as a student, teacher and assistant principal for academics.

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LABOURÉ AWARD

distinguished awards

Sabrina Firpo This award is presented annually to the female graduate who has manifested caritas, exemplary Christian love, by giving generously of herself to others.

CARITAS AWARD Nathaniel Horne This award is presented annually to the male graduate who has manifested caritas, exemplary Christian love, by giving generously of himself to others.

BROTHER CONRAD AWARD FOR SCHOOL SPIRIT Kathleen McFadden

LEADERSHIP AWARD Purva Joshi

This award—named in honor of a faculty member who devoted more than 50 years of service to this school—is presented annually to a graduating senior who has exemplified Brother Conrad’s spirit, devotion and commitment.

ROBERT WEST ’39 LOYALTY AND SERVICE AWARD Jennifer Kazaryan Established by the West family, this award honors MATTHEW Robert D. West ’39, longtime ENGLANDER Alumni Association volunteer.

By vote of the graduating AWARD class, it is presented annually to the graduate who best Samuel Jones For exemplary perseverance in exemplifies the spirit of loyalty the vocation of a student and and service to SHC. given in memory of a member of the Class of 1964 to a student who has succeeded in the face of a physical challenge.

This award recognizes a student who makes lasting contributions to student life and inspires the school community through leadership, integrity and commitment.

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DARIAN RAISSI

With acceptances to seven different universities, Darian was ultimately swayed by George Washington University’s strong political science program and passionate faculty. “I'm looking forward to discussing ideas I'm passionate about with my classmates and living in a new place—I'm excited to discover how my location will shape my college experience.” At SHC, Darian served as a Speech & Debate team captain, TEDxYouth@SHC co-director and an Irish Ambassador. Over the course of his four years at SHC, Darian learned how to be resourceful, how to take advantage of key opportunities, how to rally his peers to engage in collaboration, and to offer his talents in the service of others.

GRACE MURPHY

When Grace joins the incoming class at the University of California at Los Angeles this fall, she’ll carry the knowledge that her chosen perspective can make or break her experience, “I know there will be challenges in my future, yet half of the battle is the attitude with which I face each obstacle.” At SHC, Grace was an Inquiry & Innovation Scholar, a member of the California Scholarship Federation, an Irish Ambassador, a Block Club officer, and she also played on the SHC Tennis team for three years. Grace’s accomplishments off campus include serving as a lifeguard and swim instructor at UCSF and tutoring elementary school students with Reading Partners.

UCLA was an easy choice for the aspiring biology major, even amidst acceptances to six different institutions, “UCLA offers the flexibility and breadth of classes in order to provide a world class education and help me find my passion.”

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KATIE McFADDEN As a member of student council, block club, and the cross country team, Katie has honed her time management skills throughout her four years SHC—an asset that will serve her well at Syracuse University this fall. Aside from Syracuse’s broad range of activities and educational paths, warm atmosphere and welcoming community, its location holds a great benefit from Katie’s point of view. “I’m looking forward to new challenges, opportunities and places that I will be able to explore. Being so far away from home, I’m also excited to learn new life skills that I can carry out through the rest of my life.”

KEYSHAWN OGANS The University of California at Berkeley had its eye on infielder Keyshawn Ogans long before the college application season had begun. In fact, Keyshawn signed his letter of intent to join the Bears during the first semester of his senior year. In addition to baseball, Keyshawn also played football for two years, served as an Irish Ambassador and Kiva Club student leader, and was a member of SHCtv. He was an All-American Honorable mention and received the San Francisco Italian Athletic Club SF Athlete of the Year Award. Keyshawn counts the Kairos Retreat as one of the most transformative experiences of his high school career. “Because of Kairos, I see the world and people differently, and I thank SHC for giving me that opportunity. I’ll definitely take those lessons with me when I make new friends at Cal.”

NATHAN JEW Nathan’s advice to current SHC students, “Don’t keep your hobbies separate from school. When you have the opportunity to engage with something you’re passionate about in a club or in a school project, take full advantage of that and use it as a way for you to share your talents with others.” As a burgeoning programmer, Nathan has already developed several projects, including a multiplayer game he programmed from the ground up. He has landed several internship opportunities over the years, including a stint at a company called BuddyWorks where he was able to serve as a project manager. In addition to his interest in computer science, Nathan also has a passion for performance—he was a member of SHC’s Chamber Choir Honors cohort and participated in spring musical productions.

He will join the incoming freshman class at the University of California at Berkeley this fall, where he will major in computer science.

SAWYER DOBSON Sawyer is eager to join the intellectual community at Stanford University this fall, where he will major in Pure Mathematics. At SHC, Sawyer was an Inquiry & Innovation Scholar, a member of the volleyball team, Math Club, and he was an American Invitational Mathematics Exam qualifier. In his spare time, Sawyer practices martial arts and received a gold medal in sparring, weapons form and open hand form at the World Tang Soo Do Association Region 1 competition. “At SHC, the most important thing I learned was how to work collaboratively on a team—both in sports and academics. I’ve learned that the most effective teams are the teams in which everyone is valued, respected and encourages each other.”

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class of 2019: college acceptances 308 graduates accepted into 275 colleges and universities across 46 states and 8 countries.

Academy of Art University • American University

Loyola Marymount University • Loyola University, Chicago

Arizona State University • Azusa Pacific University

Loyola University, New Orleans • Manhattan College

Baldwin Wallace University • Baylor University • Bellarmine University

Marist College • Marquette University • Marymount California University

Belmont University • Benedictine College • Bentley University

Marymount Manhattan College • Marywood University

Biola University • Boise State University • Boston College

Menlo College • Merrimack College • Met Film School

Boston University • Brandeis University • Brown University

Miami Dade College • Miami University, Oxford

Bucknell University • California Baptist University

Michigan State University • Mills College

California College of the Arts • California Lutheran University

Mississippi State University • Monmouth University

California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo

Montana State University, Bozeman • Montclair State University

California State Polytechnic University - Pomona

Mount Saint Mary's University • Muhlenberg College

California State University Maritime Academy

New York University • Newcastle University • North Carolina State University

California State University, Bakersfield • California State University, Channel Islands

Northeastern University • Northern Arizona University

California State University, Chico • California State University, Dominguez Hills

Northwestern University • Notre Dame de Namur University

California State University, East Bay • California State University, Fresno

Oberlin College of Arts and Sciences • Oberlin Conservatory of Music

California State University, Fullerton • California State University, Long Beach

Occidental College • Ohio University • Oklahoma State University

California State University, Los Angeles • California State University, Monterey Bay

Oregon Institute of Technology • Oregon State University

California State University, Northridge • California State University, Sacramento

Otterbein University • Pace University, New York City

California State University, San Bernardino • California State University, San Marcos

Pacific Lutheran University • Pacific Union College • Pacific University

California State University, Stanislaus • Cañada College • Cardiff University

Pennsylvania State University • Pepperdine University • Point Park University

Case Western Reserve University • Central Washington University

Portland State University • Purdue University • Quinnipiac University

Chaminade University of Honolulu • Chapman University • Clark University

Reed College • Regis University • Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute

Colgate University • Colorado College • Colorado State University

Rider University • Rutgers University, New Brunswick

Columbia College, Chicago • Columbia University • Concordia University, Irvine

Sacred Heart University • Saint Joseph's University • Saint Louis University

Connecticut College • Cornell University • Creighton University

Saint Martin's University • Saint Mary's College of California

Dartmouth College • Denison University • DePaul University

San Diego State University • San Francisco State University

Dominican University of California • Drexel University • Duke University

San Jose State University • Santa Clara University • Sarah Lawrence College

Durham University • Elon University • Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University

Seattle Pacific University • Seattle University • Seton Hall University

Emerson College • Emmanuel College • Florida Institute of Technology

Sierra Nevada College • Smith College • Sonoma State University

Fordham University • Framingham State University

Southern California Institute of Architecture

Fresno Pacific University • Frostburg State University

Southern Connecticut State University • Southern Oregon University

George Mason University • Georgetown University • Gettysburg College

Springfield College • St. John's University • St. Olaf College

Gonzaga University • Goucher College • Grand Canyon University

Stanford University • State University of New York, Oswego

Hawaii Pacific University • Hofstra University • Holy Names University

Syracuse University • Texas A&M University • Texas State University

Humboldt State University • Indiana University, Bloomington

The Catholic University of America • The College of Idaho

Iowa State University • Ithaca College • Jacksonville University

The College of Saint Mary Magdalen • The College of Wooster

James Madison University • John Jay College of Criminal Justice

The George Washington University • The New School

Kenyon College • King's College • King's College London • Knox College

The University of Alabama • The University of Arizona

Lake Forest College • Lehigh University • Lewis & Clark College

The University of Edinburgh • Trinity College Dublin • Tufts University

Linfield College • Long Island University, Post • Louisiana State University

United States Air Force Academy Preparatory School

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farewells United States Naval Academy Preparatory School • University College Dublin University College London • University College Utrecht University of Alabama at Birmingham • University of Arkansas University of British Columbia University of California, Berkeley • University of California, Davis University of California, Irvine • University of California, Los Angeles University of California, Merced • University of California, Riverside University of California, San Diego • University of California, Santa Barbara University of California, Santa Cruz • University of Cincinnati University of Colorado, Boulder • University of Colorado, Colorado Springs Jan Bechelli & Bill Krueger

University of Colorado, Denver • University of Connecticut University of Dallas • University of Denver • University of Evansville University of Greenwich • University of Hartford • University of Hawaii, Manoa University of Illinois, Urbana-Champaign • University of La Verne University of Maryland, College Park • University of Massachusetts, Amherst University of Miami • University of Michigan • University of Minnesota, Twin Cities University of Mississippi • University of Montana, Missoula University of Nevada, Las Vegas • University of Nevada, Reno University of New England • University of New Hampshire, Durham University of New Haven • University of New Mexico University of North Carolina, Charlotte • University of North Dakota University of Northern Colorado • University of Oregon University of Pennsylvania • University of Pittsburgh • University of Portland University of Puget Sound • University of Redlands • University of Rochester

At the close of this academic year, SHC bids farewell to a host of its most beloved faculty and staff members. These include most prominently Bill Krueger (43 years of service), a past Vincentian Service Award recipient, and Jan Bechelli (23 years of service), a past Lasallian Educator Award recipient. We also acknowledge the following staff members for their many combined years serving Sacred Heart Cathedral and impacting generations of future Fightin’ Irish: Kathleen Cooney Nancy Ingersoll Mercedes Gonzales-Morrow

University of San Diego • University of San Francisco • University of South Carolina

Joe Murphy

University of South Whales, Australia • University of Southern California

Mick Ryan

University of St Andrews • University of Sydney • University of Tampa

Austin Salzwedel

University of Tennessee, Chattanooga • University of Tennessee, Knoxville

Mario Sazo Jr. ’08

University of the Pacific • University of Toronto • University of Utah University of Vermont • University of Virginia • University of Washington University of Wisconsin, Madison • Utah State University • Utica College Vanderbilt University • Villanova University • Virginia Tech Wagner College • Wake Forest University • Washington State University Washington University in St. Louis • Wayne State University Weber State University • Webster University • Wellesley College Wesleyan University • Western New England University

Laura Schulkin-Parnell Mike Smith Dr. Tanya Susoev ’04 Khrista Williams Nicole Wong Andrew Wozniack

Western Washington University • Whittier College Willamette University • Woodbury University  denotes matriculation

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irish factoids

2019 graduates (counter-clockwise from top) Jessica Blelloch, Eli Streiker-Hirt, Jack de Penaloza, Nathaniel Jew and Sawyer Dobson were all named National Merit Scholars.

In addition, Dobson received the National Merit Scholarship, an even more prestigious accolade as only half the named scholars receive them. Great job, Irish!

The San Francisco Italian Athletic Club High School Awards Banquet was held on May 13, and SHC dominated the proceedings. In addition to Steve Franceschi being honored as one of the recipients of the Dante Benedetti Trophy, the SFIAC’s lifetime achievement award, Irish volleyball coach Margi Beima was honored with the Steve Mariucci Trophy as coach of the year, Talo Li-Uperesa ’19 was honored as girls basketball player of the year and Scholar Athletes of the year Keyshawn Ogans ’19 (baseball), Matt Farruggio ’19 (track & field), Skylar Canady ’20 (volleyball) and Oisin McCormack ’19 (basketball) were all rewarded for their excellence in the classroom and in competition.

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Video savant David Gohstand ’19 is taking his talents across the pond after graduation to attend the MetFilm School in London for a two-year Practical Filmmaking course. The program builds creative and technical skills essential to succeed in today’s film, television and new media industries with professional tutors and high-calibre guest speakers teaching the fundamentals of storytelling, production and screen business skills. To see David’s video portfolio he submitted for admission, please use your SHC|us app on this target.

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As part of an initiative to engage Sacred Heart Cathedral students around local politics, SHC was honored to host Mayor London Breed for a talk and Q&A in our new Chorus Studio in April. Roughly 100 students, faculty, and staff were present, including representatives from the Student Council, AP Government Class, the Piro Program, the De Paul Scholar Program, and the Athletic Leadership Council. The Mayor shared “Don’t let anyone tell you what you can’t do. Because you know (in your heart) when it’s right for you, when you want to do it. Just move it forward, but have fun in the process.”

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A New Role for John Gumina ’91 Long-time SHC Director of Enrollment Management John Gumina ’91 has been appointed to the new role of Vice President for Advancement & Enrollment for the school. John will oversee a reimagining and synthesis of the Advancement and Admissions offices and their relationship to the community at large. John shared “I am honored to serve in this new capacity, moving our mission forward in partnership with our outstanding advancement and enrollment teams.”

Ron Nocetti ’86 Assumes Prominent State Role The California Interscholastic Federation (CIF) Executive Committee named Ron Nocetti ’86, current Associate Executive Director of the CIF, as the Federation’s ninth Executive Director. Nocetti replaces retiring Executive Director Roger L. Blake and will begin his new position August 1. Blake praises Nocetti as the right man for the job. "There is not a more qualified person for this job than Ron Nocetti. He is well prepared and will do an outstanding job. I'm retiring from the CIF knowing that his leadership will only improve the experiences for the students and schools participating in education-based activities in California."

SHarC Tank Debuts Young Irish Entrepreneurs In its second year, SHC's Student Launch Initiative hosted its inaugural SHarC Tank this April, where student entrepreneurs pitched their business ideas to local investors and startup executives.

Teams made up of students from SHC, University High School and Lowell participated in weekly workshops led by SHC instructors, Dabney Standley and Mike Knapp, from September through March. Five teams made pitches and four received funding.

MADDAN’S CORNER As the academic year comes to a close, some students will head off to college and others have that prospect on the horizon. It’s common belief that entrance into an institution of higher learning is secured through a combination of academic performance, test scores, talent accolades, and hard work.

But in recent months, an alternative route has been exposed as part of the largest college admissions inquiry in American history. Elaborate ruses orchestrated by a college consultant, parents, test proctors, athletic directors, coaches, and recruiters, allegedly involved bribes, cheating on entrance exams, money laundering and fraud. Schools from USC to Wake Forest to Georgetown have been named in the scandal with the most lucrative payments made to secure spots at Stanford and Yale for $6.5M and $1.2M respectively.

While elite parents falsely secured their offspring extra time on standardized tests or mocked up photos to position them as athletes, one wonders if the people ever paused to acknowledge the hypocrisy of faking competence and skill to acquire an education? Were the smoke and mirror impressions of ultimate success—of getting accepted—ever even about the kids?

As a society, hopefully we can get to a place where learning, in its truest form, is valued because it simply provides us with knowledge and the ability to grow as human beings.

Heather Maddan-Dowdell ’95 is a fifth generation San Franciscan. She met her husband, Dan, at a high school party. They have three children—Sicily ’22, Asher, 12 and Jackson, 9.

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class of 2023 breakdown

NOT SHOWN: Students matriculating from schools in China

LEGEND Grammar schools sending students to SHC in 2019 Grammar schools profiled at right SHC bus routes

PARTNER SCHOOL PROFILES: CHILDREN’S DAY SCHOOL For more than three decades, Children’s Day School has been dedicated to developing the “unique genius in every child” in an effort to inspire a generation of passionate citizens committed to changing the world. This K-8 independent school believes that challenging academics are inseparable from social, artistic and physical experiences where students of all backgrounds are safe to be themselves. Notable alumni include newly minted SHC alumnus Sawyer Dobson ’19 who will be joining the incoming class at Stanford University this fall.

SAINT BRENDAN SCHOOL St. Brendan’s opened nearly 72 years ago in the fall of 1947. Dominican Sisters from Michigan initially staffed the school, which at its largest, held more than 430 students and only eight teachers. Over the years with the addition of lay teachers, the expansion of its programming and numerous capital improvements, St. Brendan’s has evolved and expanded in ways beyond their founders’ imaginations, but it continues to honors its mission to educate students in a loving, supportive community focused on faith, leadership and character development. Notable alumni include Jennifer Rauch ’10 who now serves as a veterinarian, and Quoc Do ’93 who currently serves as a sergeant in the San Francisco Police Department.

SAINTS PETER AND PAUL SCHOOL Saints Peter and Paul School, located in the heart of North Beach, has been serving San Francisco youth for more than 90 years. The educational philosophy of the school is grounded in the work of Saint John Bosco, the founder of the Salesian order which centers in its educational philosophy concepts of reason, religion and loving kindness.

Notable alumni include Father Alvin Yu ’07 and Sotto Mare restaurant owner Richard Azzelino ’70.

APTOS MIDDLE SCHOOL Just off of Ocean Avenue, Aptos Middle School is part of the San Francisco Unified School District, serving students in grades six through eight.

Their core values, known within their community as T.I.G.E.R. Style, include Teamwork, Integrity, Grit, Empathy and Responsibility. Notable alumni include Kiley Kellum ’17 who is currently at Brown University, and Sean O’Brien ’18 who received a scholarship to play soccer at Saint Mary’s College of California.

BY THE NUMBERS:

Number of Students Enrolled: 341

Number of Different Partner Schools: 83

Students Living/Attending Elementary School in San Francisco: 92%

Average GPA: 3.69

GPA 3.5 and Above: 75%

GPA 4.0: 26%

CLASS OF 2023 PARENT FEEDBACK: “We are huge fans of SHC. We admire the care, dedication and professionalism shown by the school's faculty and staff. We love the diversity of the student body that is most representative of San Francisco. SHC is a truly special place.”

“We are grateful for the administration and staff's understanding and willingness to work with our family, and the time they invested and the caring they expressed in helping our kids to be successful and accepted.”

“SHC is by far the BEST Catholic School in the San Francisco Bay Area. We couldn't be more proud to have our daughters attend, we are thankful for the excellent education they have received, and for the amazing, awesome faculty. Thank you!”

“All the parents, students and administrators were incredibly welcoming and warm and it felt like the school's core identity is clear and not up to the whims of the current moment. The focus on giving a high school experience to high schoolers was much appreciated.”

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“All successful organizations selfevaluate. We do that really well.”

Dave Anderson, Christian Brothers High School Pete Gresh ’72 leads a learning lab

Lasallian schools from across the West Coast gathered at St. Mary’s College of California for the second annual Lasallian Symposium—an event organized to deepen participating schools’ understanding of the Lasallian charism, foster community among educators across schools, and to provide a platform for sharing best and next practices.

Coach Andy Chan helped plan the event

“WHEN WE ARE ABLE TO COLLECT STRONG DATA THAT SUPPORTS SUCCESS, AND WHEN WE CAN SHARE INFORMATION AND RESEARCH ON HOW WE SUPPORT OUR STUDENTS ACROSS DEPARTMENTS, WE CAN DEVELOP SOLUTIONS TO SOME OF THE CHALLENGES OF COLLABORATIVE CURRICULA.”

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ON THE DEFINING CHARACTERISTICS OF A LASALLIAN EDUCATION: For me it’s the focus on the whole person. From my own education, to the kids we see come through De La Salle, and the kids I knew when I was at St. Mary’s—the focus is not on the academic elite. A Lasallian education takes all things, the whole person into account, which I appreciate.

Mark Chiarucci ’87 De La Salle High School, Vice President of Advancement In no particular order: Catholic identity, inclusive community, innovative practice.

Alex Goldberg, De Marillac Academy, Director of Development Individualization, providing support to one another. The best example of this is the De Marillac Academy and their efforts to help those in need achieve higher levels of education.

Baptiste Genestin, SHC Instructor of French Dignity, respect, social justice.

Alicia Tapia, SHC Director of Library Services

ON THE IMPORTANCE OF THE LASALLIAN SYMPOSIUM: For me, the opportunity to reconnect with the people who have been doing this work forever is what today is all about. I see faculty members that were there when I was at Sacred Heart—people like Tim Burke ’70 and Bill Krueger— people who have made this work their vocation. When I was in school, I just saw them as teachers, but now that I’ve been working for the Christian Brothers for the last 18, 19 years, it has become my vocation too.

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I was on the original planning committee for the symposium, and I would say that the idea came about because we wanted an opportunity to be more intentional with relationships within Mark Chiarucci '87 the network.

We wanted to create an opportunity for all of the Lasallian schools in Northern California to come together and really have firsthand access to our peers—people in this network doing the same work. Then we had to figure out what the day would actually look like, and that is when the learning labs came about. What better way to get to know each other than to share best practices? Rather than having outside speakers come in, we wanted people to have the chance to learn from one another and realize that there is this whole big network and community that’s doing the same thing you are—we’re all doing this work together.

Learning Lab 1: Sharing Practices Around Students with Anxiety Issues The very first iPhone was released in 2007—just two years after this fall’s incoming ninth graders were born. This was one of the sobering realizations made in a learning lab facilitated by SHC Instructor of Science and College Advising Chair Tom Farrell which focused on supporting students with anxiety issues.

For our youngest high school students, the omnipresent smartphone has been a reality for their entire lives, and the ways in which our culture’s addiction to devices has contributed to anxiety in our students quickly swept the discussion. From loneliness and isolation provoked by perfectly curated social media images, to the efficiency and availability of communication regarding grades using grading apps, to the overwhelming pressure to do more in order to build a university admissions-worthy college application, students are finding themselves overwhelmed.

Instructor of Social Studies Mario Sazo, Jr. ’08 shared, “Our students are told that they can do all things.

They juggle athletics, theater, college applications, academics all at the same time. They feel pressure to excel at every level—it’s not good enough to be good at one thing, you have to be good at all things.

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What’s most impactful for me is the community—and the history of the community—and how that binds us together.— Networking, practice sharing. My major takeaway last time was a Schoology group for language teachers. Creating of a habit of sharing is essential.— Genestin Today is a great excuse to see the family! People from before, from now who you don’t see every day. It’s great to hear what’s going on in everyone’s communities.

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ON THE TEACHINGS OF LA SALLE IMPLEMENTED INTO EVERYDAY WORK: It’s great to have nice classrooms and a shiny new gym, but the most important thing I do every day is affording the opportunity of a Lasallian education to kids who wouldn’t otherwise have that opportunity.— Chiarucci

Goldberg When I first arrived at SHC, I attended JumpStart where Joan O’Neill (Assistant Principal for Academics) said, ‘Your main job as a student is to make sure your neighbor is successful.’ It was eye-opening. You need to see God in every single student, to respect each individual, to see each student as an individual who has a life.— Genestin Having constant and deliberate concern for the poor. Spiritually or financially. Also looking to see who is not included in the conversation, seeing good in everyone, every student.

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ON THE LEARNING LABS: As a presenter, it was a great experience to present in a 25-minute format. You must be concise and precise. It required me to be very specific about the message and takeaway.

Genestin I really enjoy the roundtables—the chance to talk to people doing the same work and asking “Do you also have this problem? How are you navigating this?”

Goldberg We all have good intentions, how can we align our behaviors?

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Learning Lab 2: Beyond Colorblind—Race & Equity in Our Classrooms SHC Instructor of Religious Studies Dr. Tanya Susoev ’04 broke down the problematic nature of colorblindness in her lab Beyond Colorblind: Race & Equity in Our Classrooms. While authentic conversations around race can be stressful, triggering and as a result are often avoided—interest in the subject at the Lasallian Symposium was such that two separate sessions of the lab were offered to accommodate the demand.

Lab participants discussed how the colorblind ideology suggests that simply refusing to acknowledge race effectively puts all people on equal footing—but it simultaneously implies that being a person of color is a problem, attempts the erasure of the lived experience of people of color, and denies the intimate connection between race and identity.

Throughout the session, participants talked about the ways in which their schools actively approached diversity and inclusion initiatives, and most importantly, the ways in which they want to improve. Simple acts can have a profound effect on promoting equity and inclusion in our schools. Taking the time to learn the correct pronunciation of student names is one such act. “By mispronouncing a name, especially publicly, we diminish the regard with which we honor the identities of our students and suggest to them, possibly subconsciously, that their identities are less important to us and those that fit into the normed culture (in this case White culture).” Tanya continues, “On the first day of class, you are not only introducing yourself, but you are introducing your students to each other. You are creating and defining community norms and expectations. By misnaming or mispronouncing students in that space, you are devaluing and disrespecting their identities and personal stories. By giving intention to this practice, you model respect, value, and inclusion of all identities in the community, which is what you demonstrate as an expectation for your students as well.”

Paul Capurro ’67

Denise Kent ’77

LV AWARD WINNERS

Paul Capurro ’67

Denise Kent ’77 † (1959–2018)

Every other year, the Lasallian Vincentian Alumni Award is given to graduates of St. Vincent, Sacred Heart, Cathedral or SHC, who embody the charisms of our Holy Founders, St. John Baptist de La Salle and St. Vincent de Paul.

Award recipients demonstrate extraordinary dedication and loyalty to the Church and to the Lasallian Vincentian community; they are committed to living a life of faith, service and community. Honorees serve their communities with compassion, mildness, cordiality, respect and devotion. This year, SHC is proud to honor the following two individuals.

On any given night you can find Paul Capurro ’67 at his family restaurant, Capurro’s, greeting regulars and welcoming tourists, engaging in playful banter with the kitchen staff, roaming the dining room to ensure that everyone who comes through his restaurant knows they are at home. Paul’s family immigrated to San Francisco from Sicily in the late 1800s, bringing their reverence for the sea to help build the fishing industry along the West Coast of California. Capurro’s Restaurant was born shortly after WWII, long after the family had established itself as a stronghold in the local fishing industry. Paul’s sense of hospitality and care for his community started at a young age—he spent his childhood surrounded by fishermen as they stopped by the restaurant to eat breakfast and share stories.

After graduating from Sacred Heart, Paul went on to serve in the Marine Corps. He has volunteered countless hours at the Salesian Club and Saints Peter & Paul Parish, and at his home parish—Saint Patrick’s in Larkspur. For more than two decades, he has hosted alumni gatherings every Friday the 13th at Capurro’s, bringing together 1960s graduates of Sacred Heart and keeping the Irish Spirit alive for his classmates and their guests. One of Paul’s nominators said it best, “Paul has demonstrated his commitment to living a life of compassion, service to the community, and love and respect for his fellow man.”

Denise Kent ’77 led a life in service of others—as a nurse, a volunteer, a beloved family member, and as a friend. After graduating from Cathedral, she went on to obtain both undergraduate and graduate degrees at the University of San Francisco, and later a doctorate from the University of Southern California. She served as a nurse at St. Luke’s Hospital, Seton-Coastside Hospital, Half Moon Bay Hospital and Seton Hospital.

Overall, Denise spent more than three decades in nursing. She supported many causes including the Our Lady of the Visitation Mother’s Club, Native Daughters of the Golden West and Soroptimist International of San Francisco. Denise served on the Sacred Heart Cathedral Board of Regents for more than two decades, including four years as board chair. Throughout her tenure on the board, Denise saw SHC through periods of tremendous growth and change. A breast cancer diagnosis in her late 30s did not slow her down. She added breast cancer awareness and fundraising for a cure to her list of passions, and began participating in Susan G. Komen Race for the Cure events every year. One of her nominators describes her with keen accuracy, “Denise was a fighter, friend, woman of conviction, and a person of faith.”

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BASEBALL After narrowly missing the CCS play-offs last season, this Irish squad was determined to rectify that slight, not only qualifying for the Division II Tournament but advancing to the final, losing a heart-breaker 5-3 to No. 3 Christopher High of Gilroy. During their 17-13 (6-8 WCAL) season, Head Coach Brian Morgan’s (21st year) team played in the prestigious Boras Tournament in Sacramento and recorded big WCAL wins over Mitty, Serra, St. Ignatius, St. Francis and a sweep over Riordan. In the CCS playoffs, the No.12 seeded Irish defeated Aragon 6-5 in the first round in extra innings, Willow Glen 3-1 in the quarters and No.1 seeded Monterey 3-0 in the semis, before falling to Christopher.

Although the program is losing a number of excellent players, the future is still bright for Irish baseball. Second Team All-League Owen Stevenson ’20 honors went to Lucas Kelly ’22, Conner LaChapelle ’20 and Cal-bound Keshawn Ogans ’19, and Honorable Mention went to Lucas Herrera ’20. Beyond those earning honors, underclassmen, pitchers Owen Stevenson ’20, Udday Narottam ’20, and INF/OF Jeffrey Osorio-Agard ’22 look to boost the program in the coming years. Another great season for the storied Irish baseball program!

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For the second year in a row, Head Coach KC Murphy’s team qualified for the CCS Championship, finishing sixth of 11 teams at Laguna Seca Golf Ranch in Monterey.

In addition to a tough WCAL schedule, the Irish participated in four tournaments played at Meadow Club, Silverado North, Marin CC and Seascape. In the WCAL Championships played at the Olympic Club, the Irish were led by Angelo Marcon ’20 with a 71, earning him an impressive second place finish in the WCAL. All WCAL selections were given to Marcon (Second Team) and Joe Amoroso ’19 (Honorable Mention). Go Irish!

boys LACROSSE Despite losing some very close games— four games by one or two points, SHC boys lacrosse had an excellent year in Head Coach Jerry Nevin’s debut, completing the season 6-10 (1-6 WCAL). Coach Nevin was most pleased with the development of the younger players and the core leadership of the team’s senior leaders in establishing the foundation of a consistently successful program. Amongst this senior class, five will be playing lacrosse in college: Jonathan Cole ’19, Jack dePenaloza ’19, Evan Dere, Jean-Marc Hechinger ’19 and Tyler Hill ’19.

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medley relay, 200 free, 200 IM, 100 back and 200 free relay) and scoring over 100 points at the WCAL Championship Meet. For the first time in Head Coach Jonathan Riley’s five-year tenure, the Irish qualified swimmers for the CCS Meet, including Sophia Lee ’21 in the 100 backstroke (where she finished 27th out of 47 entrants) and the 200 medley relay team of Lee, Paris Graff ’21, Anastasia Renko ’21 and Anna Sterling ’21. The varsity boys held their own, breaking three school records (200 medley relay, 400 free relay and 100 back) and scoring 82 points at the WCAL Meet. Laurence To ’19 broke his own 100 backstroke record and placed 12th at the WCAL Meet, while youngster Coby Chan ’22 placed 16th in the 100 butterfly.

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Linda and Burlingame. Second Team AllLeague honors were given to Jack dePenaloza ’19 and Evan Dere ’19.

SHC Tennis honors its four seniors

girls LACROSSE Playing in the WBAL Skyline Division for the third year, the Irish had challenging season, finishing 3-9 (2-8 league). Under new Head Coach Sarah Kotnik, the larger than normal varsity squad was challenged to combine experience with youth while awarding playing time.

The two league wins came over Notre Dame Belmont and Notre Dame San Jose, while the non-league victory came in a big win over Christian Brothers High School. In a sign of better times to come for the program, named to the Second Team All-League were Kaleigh O’Brien ’21, with Stella Merritt ’21 earning Honorable Mention.

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boys TENNIS With the graduation of six seniors from last season, this was a transitional year for the tennis program under new Head Coach Julio Munoz. A young and inexperienced Irish squad fought hard and improved as the year progressed, finishing 6-15 (2-10 WCAL). Highlights included a sweep over league rival Riordan and non-league wins over Lincoln, St. Patrick/St. Vincent and Mills. At the Fresno Tournament, the Irish went 1-2 but gained valuable team experience for next year’s eight returning players. No. 1 singles players Noah Heller ’20 was named Second Team All-WCAL.

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During their time at SHC, the student-athletes of the Class of 2019 have seen one state title, two Northern California titles, seven CCS titles and one WCAL title, and set several school and league records during their four years in green, white and blue. Many will go on to compete in new colors in college, but they’ll always be Fightin’ Irish.

RHEA CHAN University of the Pacific (Soccer) J O N AT H A N C O L E Colorado State University (Lacrosse) Keaton Pon ’19 flyin' high again

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Cassandra Borromeo ’20 pushing through

boys & girls TRACK & FIELD In his 21st year, Head Coach Andy Chan’s program continues to grow and excel, with the Irish carrying a 100-person team for the first time ever. Amongst many highlights of the invitational season was the varsity boys third place finish at the 100th Russell Cup in Carpinteria, where the soph-frosh girls also finished second and the Irish finished fifth overall in the meet. At the WCAL Finals, Matt Farrugio ’19 finished third in the 800 and qualified for the CCS Meet, Maia Tse ’20 finished third in the 100 hurdles and Samantha Irwin ’20 broke her own school record in the pole vault clearing 10'. At CCS, Farrugio also made the medal stand, finishing sixth in the 800. The lower levels also showed great promise for the future, winning four individual WCAL events and the soph/frosh boys getting a dual meet victory over St. Ignatius. Team awards were given to Farrugio (Boys Athlete of the Year), Tse and Irwin (Girls Co-Athletes of the Year). Christina Saunders ’19 and Jack Soler ’19 were voted Outstanding Teammates. Excellent job, Coach Andy and all of his athletes!

In her 14th season, Head Coach Nga Tran’s squad made their 12th CCS appearance, losing to a tough Pacific Collegiate side 2522, 27-25, 25-23 in the first round of the Division III Tournament. Playing in several tournaments (Madera, Monte Vista, San Benito and our own Irish Invitational) and finishing 19-19 (4-8 WCAL) helped prepare the Irish for a tough league season where the Irish swept rival St. Ignatius and split with Mitty. Pointing to a promising future for the program, named to the All-WCAL Team were underclassmen Joe Beima ’20 (First Team) Danny Neeson ’20 (Honorable Mention) and Kyle Choy ’20 (Honorable Mention). In addition, the JV program continued to progress and expand with a

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E VA N D E R E Frostburg State University, MD (Lacrosse) EMERSON GOODRICH Brown University (Rugby) TA L O L I - U P E R E S A Cal State East Bay (Basketball) JEAN-MARC HECHINGER University of Nevada, Reno (Lacrosse) TYLER HILL University of Nevada, Reno (Lacrosse) DAVID IRWIN Whittier College (Football) STEPHANIE LEE Tufts University (Volleyball) OISIN McCORMACK Lake Forest College, IL (Basketball) ISABELLA NAZZAL University of California, Berkeley (Crew) KEYSHAWN OGANS University of California, Berkeley (Baseball) LAUREN SERA Holy Names University (Volleyball) K AY L A YA S U K A W A Pacific Union College (Basketball)

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SPRING GALA This year's sold out gala brought together more than 400 parents, alumni, investors, community members and partners in support of SHC students. The event theme, Club ’80s, made for a festive night of nostalgia, big hair and flashy outfits. Attendees sipped on delicious libations as they perused the silent auction, participated in raffles and popand-locked—some even tried their hand at classic ’80s video games at gaming stations placed throughout the Pavilion.

The event raised more than a quarter of a million dollars, directly impacting student success at SHC.

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student artwork Under the tutelage of Instructor of Photography Nancy Ingersoll and Instructor of Art Brian McHugh, SHC visual arts students are consistently producing high-level work.

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performance SHC's performing artists provided countless magical moments onstage this year through song, dance and drama. Revisit some of the highlights of their thrilling season below:

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While forms of augmented reality have been around since the late ’60s, only in the last two to three years has the technology gone from tech-chic to viable growth industry. Hewlett Packard bought the parent company, Aurasma, in 2011 for $11 billion, swallowing one of the earliest players in the commercial AR market. In 2017, Apple began incorporating built-in AR capabilities in all of its iPhones, theoretically making ev-

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erything seen through the lens of your device’s camera a potential target to trigger digital content. Before this recent boom, AR was seen as most valuable in military or heavy industry applications, environments where replicating them in training was difficult or impossible. Imagine training an underwater welder or an astronaut terraforming a new planet: using digitally-contrived environments to simulate extraordinary physical conditions has increasingly become another viable training technique.

With today’s digitally-literate society, however, the extraordinary is ordinary, and the ability to access immersive digital content through AR is at everyone’s fingertips, from grandma to your five-year-old niece.

The story of how Chris, a UCLA (1996) and Georgetown Law (2003) alumnus and entertainment lawyer, got involved with augmented reality echoes the stories of many who found themselves at the cusp of the digital revolution, willing to look at different solutions. When trying to network an L.A. street artist with an outdoor advertising company in 2010, Chris formulated a novel approach. “I conceived a way for artists to use their smartphones as virtual cans of spray paint on the sides of buildings—non-destructive street art that provides better creative for ads.”

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Tell us about some past memorable Heavy Projects, and/or some projects you’re working on currently: Our most recent public project was an art installation in Moscow (above), where they’ve built a brand new central city park called Zaryadye. The park is absolutely gorgeous, and Moscow as a whole was a really exciting, dynamic, and cosmopolitan city. Our installation was called “Digital Human” and explored the concept that time spent in our online activities, for better or worse, often comes at the expense of our physical presence at more traditional locations of culture, like museums and art galleries. Our “culture” is being transitioned into new digital areas, and we, as digital citizens, must be more aware of where our data is going, who is watching or using it, and how do we reclaim ownership over this package of data that is becoming our digital selves?

So, deep in the heart of Russia, we encouraged viewers of the installation to explore this idea, and then download tools for their mobile

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phones to help protect their data from prying government actors—tools like VPN’s (virtual private networks, for obscuring your online behavior), password managers, and encrypted messaging applications like Telegram. The installation got great attention because even Premier Vladimir Putin came and spoke at the installation’s opening event, even though this was exactly the time that the US Justice Department announced the indictment of 22 Russian individuals in the campaign hacking of 2016. So while we were really nervous the entire time we were there, the people were amazing and we would go back in a heartbeat.

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SI and Lowell were the other choices, to stay out in the Sunset, but that’s just too foggy and depressing! The future looked brighter at SHC.

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These 30 murals are themed around civil rights and we were very proud to partner with the WonderRoots arts organization there to help explore how AR can add additional layers of information and experience to their murals. We’ve also pitched the government of Colombia on an augmented reality experience for their Museo del Oro (Gold Museum), as well as for their “Centro Gabo,” a center honoring the life and work of the writer Gabriel Garcia Marquez. We’re currently working on a series of AR installations for a children’s arts organization called Voice of the Children, with three experiences in Geneva, Switzerland, Amman, Jordan and Seattle, Washington. And then, of course, we have our own internal projects we’re working on.

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How do you feel augmented reality relates to the mission of SHC? The whole SHC campus is experiencing a tremendous innovation surge. New facilities for the students, new classes in computer programming, new projects in the works left and right. We already know that students use technology very heavily in every aspect of their lives, but as the alumni population, and even the teaching staff, gets younger and younger, we see that technology is embedded in people’s lives in different ways. Some people use their phones heavily, some not so much. Some people listen to podcasts, some prefer printed books or magazines. Augmented Reality is really just a media type—it’s a new way of experiencing, seeing, and hearing stories in a spatial environment.

Some people will really resonate with it, some people won’t care. So for SHC, AR is an additional method of reaching new audiences with stories about and around the school.

SHC’s mission of providing a rigorous education for the youth, in this day and age, really requires additional focus on technology tools, and AR is one of those emerging tools that we’re trying to teach the students about. Mobile phones were a huge shift in the computing paradigm.

Spatial computing (the ability to use a computer surface in and around our physical space, using 3D objects and gestalt principles of body mechanics) is going to be an even bigger paradigm shift, and we’re hoping to prep the whole school community accordingly.

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How do you think AR relates to structure for the kids to learn about education as a whole in the future? and experience entrepreneurship, especially in the technology arena.

Again, spatial computing is the Those small discussions between future of computers. This type John and I quickly turned into of digital environment and group conversations with Margi human-computer interaction means that we’re going to become Beima and Dabney Standley, and then additionally with executive infinitely better at understanding staff, more teachers, the Board, and manipulating the physical parents, and, importantly, more world. Imagine being able to students. After all, SHC sits in the see a body’s capillaries weave in cradle of Silicon Valley, and as more and around fleshy tissues, in a and more tech entrepreneurs have way that printed material just families, those kids are going to can’t convey. Or understanding come to SHC with an expectation the three-dimensional nature of of learning about and participating chemical or electrical bonds in in the technology innovations that physics or chemistry. Or being able to explain general relativity in surround the school community. three-dimensional space plus time? SHC needed to find a way to tap into those tech innovations for the We’re moving beyond the teachbetter education of our kids. If every ing methods of two-dimensional paper- or screen-driven education- kid is using Facebook (they’re not, but by way of example), then we al environments that have been should be able to lean on Facebook’s so pervasive since, well, basically community outreach to get our kids Gutenberg. This new ability to onto the Facebook campus, see how convey three-dimensional stories and education is a quantum leap in those apps are built, see what their use of these apps is creating. Our how to pass down knowledge. kids very easily could become the Describe your involvement in the next Zuckerberg or Musk, provided Student Launch Initiative (SLI) that they have enough vision and at SHC and what your hopes for experience with the space they’re it are: entering. SLI became a program to try to incubate those talents The Student Launch Initiative and offer broader experiences to came about through discussions I the kids. I’d love to invite all of our had with Director of Major Gifts & Planned Giving John Vigo after I parents and alumni community to help build SLI into an even bigger was invited to speak at the Entreand better city-wide initiative with preneurship Club. The students’ SHC as the hub of the activity, even interest in entrepreneurship was for other schools. already there, but it didn’t seem like there was a robust enough

Chris with wife Christina, daughter Ava and son Soren

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ver the last two centuries, Sacred Heart Cathedral has accumulated an incredible archive of historical objects, from awards and trophies to books, ledgers and furniture. We’re thrilled to share these mementos in this feature, From the Archives.

“ I love that we strive to be forward-thinking change-makers.

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Suzie Sheedy Vice President for Advancement

While the Bruce Mahoney trophy's stay at SHC ended after one year, it lives on in our SHC|us app! Just point your device at this page and you will see a 3d model of the trophy commissioned by the school while still in our possession. Now, win, lose or draw, SHC will ALWAYS have the trophy! Go Irish!

I love that we strive to be forward-thinking change-makers.

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Sacred Heart memories is taking the girl who would become his wife on their first date—the first dance of his senior year. Today, John and his wife, Mara, have been married for 48 years. They have three daughters, six grandchildren, Frank Capurro attended both Kat Sessa Waters and her 4 and one great-grandchild on the 1 San Francisco State Unihusband, Gary, have four way. John holds an Extra Class versity and the University of San children and three grandchildren.

Amateur Radio License and a CaliFrancisco. He has served in the San She retired in 2012 as an occupafornia Private Investigator License.

Francisco Recreation & Parks detional health registered nurse. She His favorite teachers were Brother partment at the San Francisco Maand Gary enjoy traveling in their Antoni, Brother Giles, and Earl rina Small Craft Harbor. Throughretirement, and they especially Hargrove. Words to live by: “God is out the years he has volunteered love cruises—Mediterranean, great! Maranatha!” at the rank of boat coxswain for Alaska, Panama Canal, British the US Coast Guard Auxiliary. He Isles, Hawaii, Caribbean, Mexico, 3 Carl A. Blunt retired as a 6 Luis Cobos attended City College of San Francisco and senior vice president at Bank enjoys fishing and trips to Lake Disneyworld, New Zealand and San Francisco State University afof America.

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Paul and his wife, Jennifer, Australia. Of all of her vacations, ter Sacred Heart.

He is an inductee obtained a bachelor’s degree from have been married for 43 years she counts a seven-week road trip in the SHC Athletic Hall of Fame San Jose State University, a masters and they have three sons (Nick, with Gary across the US as her faand throughout the years, Luis has from San Francisco State UniversiMatt and Jeff), and four grandchilvorite. Reflecting upon her time at enjoyed volunteering his time as a ty, and is currently completing his dren (Lucca, Matteo, Giana, and Cathedral, she remembers meeting football coach.

He and his wife, Esdoctorate from Northern Arizona Cecilia).

He remembers the 1969 Linda Zimmer, a friend with whom pie, count Ireland, Australia, New University.

Carl is the founder AAA Varsity Basketball Champions, she remains close today. Her favorZealand, Alaska and Mexico among and director of the Omega Psi Phi and playing in the Tournament of ite teachers are Sister Juanita and their favorite travel destinations.

Sister Hilda. Words to live by: “Life Museum and is a published author Champions. Brother Arnold is his Looking back on his years at Sacred and lecturer.

In his retirement, favorite teacher.

Words to live by: is too short, enjoy it!” he enjoys coin, book and sports “If you find yourself in a hole, stop Heart, he treasures the friendships that were created over the memorabilia collecting, and he also digging!” years, and he remembers Brother serves as the board chairman of the After graduation John 5 Antonio fondly. In his retirement, Omega Youth Leadership AcadIn 1973, Kevin Back graduated Charcho joined the US Navy 2 he enjoys playing golf and bocce emy.

Carl has one daughter, two cum laude from the Universiand served during the Vietnam ball. Words to live by: “Walk it like grandchildren, and has traveled ty of San Francisco with a degree in War. After 29 years of service, he you talk it.” extensively throughout the years. business administration. Today, he is now a retired fire captain (Arson His favorite destinations include and his wife, Victoria, have three Investigative Unit of San Jose Fire 7 Kenneth Garcia is currently Spain and France. One of his fasons. Throughout his career he enjoying retirement alongside Department). Before retirement he has served as a concert and club also served as fire chief for the Ben his childhood sweetheart. He has promoter and proprietor, a San three children and six grandchilLomond Fire Protection District dren. After Sacred Heart, Kenneth for six years. One of his favorite

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Francisco Recreation and Parks director and coach, and also spent 20 years in estate liquidations. His favorite travel destinations include Mexico, Nevada, Oregon, and Hawaii. He remembers the Sacred Heart rallies, dances, games and elections with great fondness and counts Brother Antonio and Mr. Casey among his favorite teachers.

Words to live by: “The seconds become minutes, the hours become days, the weeks become months, the years become decades...did not we just graduate?”

vorite high school memories is the KYA 3.5 card “best school competition,” and he counts Mr. DeMartini as his favorite instructor. Words to live by: “Out of adversity comes opportunity.”

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City College of San Francisco and the College of San Mateo and joined the US Air Force Reserves after graduation. In 1981 he founded Guerra Quality Meats in West Portal. He has since retired and he and his wife, Violet, have two children and two grandchildren. William enjoys playing golf, cycling, and working out. His favorite travel destinations include Italy, Lake Tahoe, Kirkland, Cancun, Cozumel and Fiji. As a Sacred Heart student, William loved attending all of the sporting events against SI and counts Brother Antonio and Brother Arnold as his favorite teachers.

Words to live by: “Success is never final, failure is not fatal: it is the courage to continue that counts.”

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obtain degrees from Saint Mary’s College of California and the University of California Hastings College of the Law. Throughout his career as an attorney, Michael has served on the

10 board of numerous organizations including the National Institute of Trial Advocacy and UC Hastings Foundation, and Sacred Heart Cathedral. He has also served as president of San Francisco Trial Lawyers and the International Society of Barristers. In 2014 he was named the California Trial Lawyer of the Year. Michael currently serves as the managing partner at Walkup, Melodia, Kelly & Schoenberger. He and his wife, Patricia, have four children and five grandchildren. They have traveled extensively throughout Europe and they have also spent time in Japan, Africa, Mexico and the Republic of Georgia. His favorite high school memories include the 1969 football, baseball and basketball seasons, and his favorite teachers include Earl Hargrove, Vince DeMartini, Brother Tom Rowan.

Words to live by: “Life is like a taxi ride, the meter keeps on ticking whether you are getting anywhere or just standing still.”

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wife, Geralynn, have been married for 48 years and have two children and three grandchildren. He enjoys traveling, hiking, wine tasting, coaching and volunteering in classrooms. His favorite travel destination is Hawai’i. Michael remembers winning the AAA basketball championship against Wilson High School and his favorite teacher was Jerry Phillips. Words to live by: “Are you kidding me?”

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Mattos went on to attend Skyline College and then Saint Mary’s College of California.

Today, he is a retired teacher and school administrator who enjoys flyfishing, photography, travel, and volunteering at Christ the King Church. In 2012 he was named the Diablo Managers Administrator of the Year. Michael and his wife, Mary Ann, have two children, Nicholas and Rebecca. Of all of their travels, they consider driving the Alaska Highway as their most memorable trip. Brother Joseph Michael Martinez went on to Fabiano and Ed Balsdon were Mi10 attend St. Mary’s College of chaels favorite teachers at Sacred California after Sacred Heart. He Heart. Words to live by: “He who has since retired from a rewarding hesitates is lost.” career in education. Throughout 12 Carl McCluskey retired as a his career he was honored with Certified Public Accountant a Medal of Valor, he was named in 1999. Today, he enjoys traveling Diablo Management Administrawith his wife, Judy, performing in tor of the Year, and he served as various musical groups, martial principal at a California Distinarts, singing, and slack key guitar. guished School. Today, he and his His most memorable travels

14 include visiting Machu Picchu, the Great Pyramid in Egypt, and Roman catacombs. Carl’s favorite teachers include Mr. Savala and Brother Philips, and his favorite memory from Sacred Heart is graduation. Words to live by: “Shoot me while I’m happy, Honey!”

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Lori, have two sons and three grandchildren. After Sacred Heart, John attended San Francisco State University and served in the US Army Reserves. He is currently enjoying his retirement.

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Mullan went on to attend the University of San Francisco and later joined the US Coast Guard.

He and his wife, Rosanne, have three children and four grandchildren. During his 30-year career, J. Matthew was honored for service and innovation as a city manager and utility manager in California. He retired in 2012 as town manager in the Town of Windsor.

In his retirement, he enjoys playing senior softball, following the SF Giants, and volunteering as a mentor to the next generation of local government leaders. Looking back on his time at Sacred Heart, he remembers winning the AAA basketball title, and fondly recalls his favorite teacher, Brother Joseph.

Words to live by: “Don’t be afraid to bend rules for good as long as you never break them.”

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O’Sullivan obtained a BS in begins and ends....and say my glory —Brother Antonio.

Industrial Engineering from San was I had such friends" —Yeats Jose State University, an MBA from Peter Pomilia currently 18 Eastern Michigan University, and 20 Rick Ruggiero and his wife, serves as a mortgage broker.

Monika, have four children served in the Peace Corps from He and his wife, Kathy, count and three grandchildren. Rick 1973-75 in Brazil. Today, he and his Europe as their favorite travel served in the US Navy and is curwife, Nancy, have four children and destination. In his spare time, Peter rently enjoying his retirement. He live in Kansas City. Throughout enjoys playing golf and volunenjoys playing golf and volunteerhis career he served as an industeering for the American Culinary ing with the Cub Scouts and servtrial engineering, engineering and Federation and Marin Catholic. ing as an athletic coach. Among his manufacturing executive, a top His favorite Sacred Heart teacher is favorite trips, he counts Australia executive in plant management, Mr. Ehm. Words to live by: “Tough at the very top of the list. Looking and in new product development. times go away, tough people don’t.” back on his time at Sacred Heart, Today he is making the most out of Bill Powers received a BS in he remembers his favorite teacher, his retirement and enjoys sailing, 19 Economics from St. Mary’s Rudy LaPera, and graduation with music, art, researching ancesCollege of California, and an MBA great fondness. Words to live by: try, volunteering and traveling. in Accounting from Golden Gate “Be better than you were last year.”

His favorite travel escapades are University. He and his wife, Diane, the unplanned, off-the-beaten21 Carlos "Charles" Sandino have two daughters and a grandpath experiences in locales such graduated from San Francisson on the way. Throughout his as Brazil, Argentina, Paraguay, co State University in 1976 with a career he served as chief compliBolivia, Ecuador, Ireland, Mexico, degree in Philosophy. Today, he is ance officer at Bitterroot Capital and back-country US. His favorite retired, enjoys caring for his local Advisors, as senior venture partner at Carmenta Capital, and as a

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Christine, have one son and one daughter, and one grandchild.

After graduation, Steven attended City College of San Francisco, Santa Rosa Junior College, Solana College and joined the United States Marine Corps. He is enjoying his retirement and spends his time restoring cars, playing golf, fishing and hunting. Steven recalls game days at Sacred Heart with great fondness. Words to live by: “Have a good time. Life is short.”

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Charles’ favorite teachers include Mr. Ehm, Brother Gordon, Brother Nicholas, and Brother Arnold.

Words to live by: “Don’t waste time, make every second count.”

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attend the US Naval Academy at Annapolis and served as a Navy Commissioned Officer from 1974-83 and resigned as Lieutenant Commander, Rank, O-4. During his service, Jerry received the Navy Achievement Medal and the Battle Efficiency “E” Award. He worked as a scout for the Toronto Blue Jays from 1982-2002 and has two World Series rings (1992, 1993). Jerry and his wife, Suzie, have one child. He has worked in the Silicon Valley for many years and is currently with Sonic Manufacturing Technologies.

His favorite travel escapades include seeing the last Red Sox/Yankee game at the old Yankee Stadium, and taking cruises to the Caribbean and Alaska. Jerry treasures his time at Sacred Heart, especially being taught by his favorite teachers and coaches: Brother Arnold, Brother Antonio, Ron Butori, Jim Casey, Coaches Bill Henneberry, Jack Cullen, Rudy Lapera, Jim Koeppen

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Ethel Bernal, Cathy Collette, Corrie Fuhrman, Karen Dejoras Nelson, Stacie Solt, Rashad Perez Suarez and Lauren Wild are working on a 20-year reunion event for the Class of 1999! Please 23 Daniel Wells and his wife, contact lwild@shcp.edu if you Betty, have two daughters and Donna Lee currently serves would like to update your contact 25 one grandchild. After Sacred Heart, as captain on an Airbus 320 at information, and join the SHC Daniel attended San Francisco City EVA Airways, flying internationally.

Class of 1999 group on Facebook College, West Valley College, and for updates.

San Francisco State University. He is certified by the Commission on Theresa Flynn Houghton Peace Officer Standards and Train26 recently welcomed the ing and considers one of his greatest newest member of her family, Felix accomplishments to be serving in Christopher.

Felix is seen above, the “finest police department in cradled by his big brother, Noah (9), America and proudly wearing the and big sister Anneka (7).

Star 782.” He has since retired from the SFPD and as an avid handy-man he enjoys auto repair, home repair and gardening. Shortly after retiring Daniel and Betty purchased a fifth wheel and took an 18 month tour around the US. Among his favorite teachers are Brother Arnold, Brother John, Brother Antonio and Brother Conrad. Words to live by: “You will be lost in the woods.”

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Celebratory Giving Program Listed on the following pages are the names of SHC community members’ family, friends and loved ones who are listed in SHC’s Book of Remembrance. Melinda Lawlor Skrade, PhD, the Christian Brothers and the Daughters of Charity offer prayers and Masses for the special intentions requested in honor of members of our school community each month. Please remember them in your prayers.

This list reflects contributions made from January 15, 2019 through May 15, 2019.

IN HONOR Class of 1969 Melinda & Phil Skrade Paul Capurro ’67 Lee Ann & Jim Monfredini Bill Krueger Albert Alioto Gilbert Schoenstein ’47 John Moriarty

BIRTHDAY GREETINGS Bruce Heckert ’48 Jerry Heckert ’51 & Claudie Heckert George Lynch, Jr. ’67 Eileen & John Grealish

RETIREMENT Jan Bechelli SHC Community Bill Krueger SHC Community

IN MEMORY Gilbert Abeyta Bill Powers ’69 & Diane Powers Anna Anchartechahar Mary & Jean Curutchet & Sons Pierre Ausquy Mary & Jean Curutchet & Sons Tim Baptista ’99 Colleen Lynch Baptista ’74 & Rick Baptista

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Philip Brady Joe Kennedy, Sr. ’65 & Clo Kennedy Fermin Caballero Mary & Jean Curutchet & Sons Alice Johnson Callagy ’53 Liz Cattani Cesca ’53 May Seoras Kireopoulos ’53 & Peter Kireopoulos Ruth Callen Frank Capurro ’69 & Jen Capurro John Toomey ’69 & Melanie Toomey Sean Carey ’10 Melinda & Phil Skrade Sheila Carmassi Frank Noonan ’52 & Lois Noonan George Carroll ’57 John Porras ’57 Frank Casias Carol Jones Hupke ’54 & Peter Hupke Jim Castagnola ’71 Mike Johnston ’71 & Cris Johnston John McGreevy ’69 & Lori McGreevy Joanna Cauteruccio Maria Cauteruccio Margaret Clarke Michael Nerney ’75 & Roselle Nerney David Clifford Maureen Horan John Clothier ’57 John Porras ’57 Robert Combatalade ’57 John Porras ’57 Kevin Conroy Patty Shea Diner ’65 & Chris Diner, Sr. ’65

Concetto Consolazione ’47 Giovanna Ridondelli Cerruti ’50 & Marvin Cerruti ’47 Rita Cremolini Frank Mazzucco ’76 & Jo Mazzucco John Cunnie ’52 The Arthur J. Gallagher Foundation Francine & Lawrence Ahern Barbara & Walter Bankovitch Nancy & Tom Clark Joseph Corvino ’52 & Carol Corvino Tom Duffy ’52 & Ann Duffy Arlene Flynn Mike Johnston ’71 & Cris Johnston Warren Johnston ’48 & Betty Johnston Sylvia & Frank Kelly Alexander Meyer ’52 Christine & Tom Minkel John Moriarty Frank Noonan ’52 & Lois Noonan Rita Planchon The Putney Financial Group Theresa & Carl Spirz

Michel Curutchet Yvonne Cuburu & Jean-Leon Cuburu Mary & Jean Curutchet & Sons Edward Decker Dan Wells ’69 & Betty Wells Peter Domenici Frank Mazzucco ’76 & Jo Mazzucco Xavier Echon ’13 Melinda & Phil Skrade Tonia Espina Patty Shea Diner ’65 & Chris Diner, Sr. ’65 Bob Evans Patty Shea Diner ’65 & Chris Diner, Sr. ’65 James Gallon ’57 John Porras ’57 J Garvey '88 Mark Pardini '88 & Petra Andersson-Pardini Perpetua Giampietro Jerry Heckert ’51 & Claudie Heckert

Steven Hisatake ’14 Steven passed away suddenly on March 31, 2019. His family and close friends knew him as “the life of the party,” a humble and adventurous spirit who loved Jesus and his family. Those who knew him remember his contagious smile and the way his friendly personality always made others feel comfortable.

“Do not have any anxiety about the future. Leave everything in God’s hands for he will take care of you.”

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Hans Holmsen ’57 John Porras ’57 Patrick Hoy Bill Powers ’69 & Diane Powers Leo Juarez ’46 Local Union 40- Roofers and Waterproofers Rose Kelly Mary & Jean Curutchet & Sons Albert Kirk Brother Joseph Fabiano, FSC Mary Ellen Langley Jerry Heckert ’51 & Claudie Heckert Robert Laurent ’57 John Porras ’57 Joseph Marden ’57 John Porras ’57 Lena Mari Meneguzzi Frank Mazzucco ’76 & Jo Mazzucco Patricia McAuliffe Howard Powleson ’51 & Joanne Powleson Daniel McCormick ’57 John Porras ’57

Mike McGreevy John McGreevy ’69 & Lori McGreevy Joyce Veit McHugh ’45 Rob Aveson ’74 & Cathy Aveson Ed Cota ’70 Brother Joseph Fabiano, FSC Kevin & Kathleen Flynn Patricia Hagey Jerry Heckert ’51 & Claudie Heckert Marianne Holland Katie Holland-Fall ’74 Kathleen Dineen Kelly ’49 Melinda & Phil Skrade Patricia McQuaid Jerry Heckert ’51 & Claudie Heckert Lou Meyer ’55 Christopher Meyer Marco Michelato Maria Cauteruccio Marie Moresco Jerry Heckert ’51 & Claudie Heckert Frank Mulholland Carol Jones Hupke ’54 & Peter Hupke Gladys Noack Bill Powers ’69 & Diane Powers Gene Norgard ’73 Bert Rodgers, III ’73 & Maria Rodgers Steven Pacatte ’02 George Gulbengay ’69 & Kay Gulbengay James Mullane ’70 Melinda & Phil Skrade Julian Pardini '49 Mark Pardini '88 & Petra Andersson-Pardini

Roger Pehargou ’57 John Porras ’57 Juliette Puts Mary & Jean Curutchet & Sons Kevin Ramirez ’65 Joe Kennedy, Sr. ’65 & Clo Kennedy Ray Ryan ’48 Raymond Allara ’53 & Janet Allara Natalie Allen Roselli Bejinez Marilyn & Jack Boggeri Patricia & Michael Carroll Jean Flanagan Karen & Eric Hipp Mike Johnston ’71 & Cris Johnston Warren Johnston ’48 & Betty Johnston Frank Lee ’76 & Janis Lee Dick Morosi Deborah Nurisso Rosine Ryan The Charles Schwab Corporation Foundation Brother Joseph Fabiano, FSC Marina & Mike Hardeman Maureen Horan Mike Horan ’69 & Lana Taran Mike Johnston ’71 & Cris Johnston John McGreevy ’69 & Lori McGreevy Carol & Joe Moriarty Ed O’Donnell Tom Owen ’69 & Nancy Owen Bill Powers ’69 & Diane Powers John Toomey ’69 & Melanie Toomey

We remember in our prayers the alumni who have recently passed away.

Victor Ayala ’58 Sylvia Broussard Azzopardi ’59 Robert Biaggi ’63 Ed Boscacci ’49 Ronald Busk ’52 Alice Johnson Callagy ’53 Colleen Cooney Caruso ’48 Jim Castagnola ’71 John Clancy ’41 Concetto Consolazione ’47 Frances Artigiani Cronin ’56 John Dempsey ’45

Charles Denike ’62 John Doohan ’48 Thomas Edison ’52 George Finn, Jr. ’49 George Finn ’45 Errol Gaines ’75 George Garibaldi ’47 Robert Giovacchini ’54 Charles Guerrero, Jr. ’56 Edward Hackmeier ’53 Gary Halkens ’52 Frederick Harland ’64

Josephine Rivardo Harman ’58 Donald Kelley ’48 Dolores Martinez Lena ’62 Theresa Reiff Luzzi ’49 Richard MacKin ’50 Oreste Matteucci ’42 John McCann ’56 Thomas McGarvey ’53 Joseph Mensing ’58 Raul Ortega ’57 Bob Osterloh ’41 Ruby Tom Ow ’50

John Pene ’53 Eleanor Fabela Pitt ’49 Kevin Ramirez ’65 William Rodden ’44 Ray Ryan ’48 Marie Lucchese Serchia ’50 Gerald Skube ’61 Kevin Smyth ’74 John Stack ’47 Robert Teijeiro ’57 Lillian Lara Zurn ’63

*The alumni acknowledged here are only those for whom we received notification.

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Lawrence Schoenberger ’57 John Porras ’57 Monica Semerdjian Jo Ann Momono Melinda & Phil Skrade John Seymour Patty Shea Diner ’65 & Chris Diner, Sr. ’65 Kevin Smyth ’74 Kevin & Kimbra Smyth George Thrailkill ’57 John Porras ’57 Mary Valdez Carol Jones Hupke ’54 & Peter Hupke Mary Hupke Brother Francis Verngren, FSC John Porras ’57 Marvin Vigo ’69 Barbara & Walter Bankovitch George Dudum ’69 & Antoinette Dudum Brother Joseph Fabiano, FSC George Gulbengay ’69 & Kay Gulbengay Janet Harrigan Jerry Heckert ’51 & Claudie Heckert Ken Hogarty ’66 & Sally Hogarty Frank Mazzucco ’76 & Jo Mazzucco John Moriarty Dom Panina ’80 & Colleen Panina Bill Powers ’69 & Diane Powers Melinda & Phil Skrade Jerry Sobeck ’69 & Susie Sobeck Evangelina Villasica Schwab Fund for Charitable Giving John Walsh ’51 Noreen & Jack Harrington Rich Moresco ’51 & Marie Moresco Steve Wilson Mark Pardini '88 & Petra Andersson-Pardini

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“Lord, help me to make time today to serve you in those who are most in need of encouragement or assistance.”

ST. VINCENT DE PAUL

Ray Bozzini ’40 Ray was born on December 10, 1921 and grew up South of Market Street. He was educated by the Daughters of Charity at St. Patrick’s Elementary School and later by the Christian Brothers at Sacred Heart High School. Ray served in the US Army during WWII, and was discharged in 1946. He remained in the Bay Area, working at the Christian Brothers Mont La Salle Winery in Napa, California. Ray and his wife, Bernice Mary De Martini lived in the Portola District where they raised their two sons. Ray was a proud San Franciscan and a dedicated civil servant for the City through his 40-year career as the Agricultural Commissioner and Sealer of Weights and Measures. Ray was an active and dedicated member of many community organizations including The South Parlor of Native Sons of The Golden West and of The Municipal Executive’s Association. Ray was a dedicated husband and father and was known for his kindness and good spirits by family, friends and co-workers and will be greatly missed by all.

REFLECTION “The miracles of God’s Providence take place every day.”

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irish invitational & sports dinner SHC hosted the 42nd Annual Irish Invitational Golf Tournament and Fightin’ Irish Athletics Night on Monday, June 3 at Lake Merced Golf Club. The event successfully raised important funds for our football and baseball programs. We’d like to offer a special thank you to the following sponsors:

Thank you to the 2019 Irish Invitational Committee: Gia Barsi ’02 Luis Cobos ’69 Mary Kate Del Campo Gregg Franceschi ’94 Steve Franceschi Luke Gilligan Pat Kennedy ’94 George Lynch ’67 Barry McLaughlin Brian Morgan Steve Panos ’67

Thank you to the following sponsors: Donations and sponsorships are reflected through May 29

COACH MURRAY SPONSOR $10,000

GCX Corporation

COACH HENNEBERRY SPONSOR $5,000

SF Toyota

COACH COBOS SPONSOR $2,500

Beronio Lumber Build Group Epicurean Brian Davis O’Donovan Plumbing Margaret & Paul O’Driscoll Perkins+Will | Pfau Long

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SUMMER 2019

COACH MORGAN LEVEL $1,500

Catholic Charities - CYO Transportation Rains Lucia Stern, PC

COACH FRANCESCHI LEVEL $750

North Beach Kids Steven Panos ’67 Melinda & Phil Skrade

TEE SPONSOR $500

Bannon Construction C2R Engineering, Inc. Collins Construction, Inc. First Republic Bank Gilligan Development Gorman Pipelines Knight’s Catering Kokjer Pierotti Maiocco & Duck, LLP Louis Devereux Landscaping Dan Mallegni O’Connor Plumbing & Fire Protection John O’Connor Dave O’Donnell, Fairhill Old Sod Construction Piazza Market Catering Ranger Pipelines Salesian Boys’ & Girls’ Club Jerry Sobeck ’69 Swiss Louis Restaurant UA Local 38 Eugene Valla

they grow up fast WITH YOUR HELP, WE’LL BE READY. BOARD OF REGENTS Carol Wicklund Enright Board Chair Gerald Murphy, JD Board Vice Chair Richard Cutler, PhD Parents Association President Kase Abusharkh ’00 Fr. Arturo Albano Sr. Adella Armentrout, DC Stella Bialous, DrPH Courtney Chin ’03 Neal Corkery ’95 Sandra Gulli Miguel Guzman ’91 Kevin Harrigan ’74 Steve Heath Francois Hechinger Daniel Holland ’79 Janet Holland ’77 John Kruger Charles Love Eileen Malley, JD ’77 Sister Frances Meyer, DC Gina Mulvey ’94 Joey Nevin ’01 Sister Sylvia Parks, DC Jeffrey Porter ’72

River Cuyler, son of Jennifer Vigo Cuyler ’05

William D. Rauch, JD Roman Rodriguez, MD ’68 James Ryan, Jr. Sue Sami Stacie Solt, MD ’99 Ed Wang ’90 Br. Tom Westberg, FSC Harold Wong ’77 EX-OFFICIO Melinda Skrade, PhD President Gary Cannon, EdD Principal

We are busy planning for the arrival of the class of 2036. Help assure the future of our mission by including SHC in your will or trust. Your gift will help educate and inspire the next generation of leaders who Enter To Learn, and Leave To Serve.

We gratefully acknowledge Mr. George Conway ’24, Mr. George Marchand ’57, and Mr. Kevin Walsh ’39 and Mrs. Lucille Walsh for their generous estate gifts in support of our educational mission. We pray for the repose of their souls and celebrate the legacy they leave through their investment in those young men and women entrusted to our care.

For more information, please contact Director of Stewardship and Future Giving John Vigo ’81 at jvigo@shcp.edu or 415.775.6626 ext. 763.

John Gumina ’91 VP of Enrollment & Advancement Alla Krel VP of Finance & Facilities Mark Pardini ’88 Director of Communications

& Marketing Suzie Sheedy Office of the President, Special Projects John M. Vigo ’81 Director of Stewardship

& Future Gifts S A C R E D H E A R T C AT H E D R A L P R E PA R AT O RY M A G A Z I N E

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