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22 Class of 2021 Commencement Ceremony

4 COVID Crunch

6 Social Justice & FEATURES

SHC ROUNDTABLE

INNOVATIONS

SHC Summer Institute Begins

14 43rd Annual Irish Invitational Golf Tournament

Extraordinary Times

SPORTING GREEN 12 Irish Sports Reboot

16 Field of Dreams

18 Big League

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22 Alumni Profiles

24 Class Notes

26 Celebratory Giving

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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.

ALUMNI NEWS

A Message from Dr. Skrade

Many of our students were recently able to resume athletic practices and competition, an exciting return for student-athletes eager for the camaraderie of team sports. As I write this message, an overwhelming majority of our faculty and staff members have already received the two-dose COVID-19 vaccine, and many more are slated to receive the vaccine in the coming weeks. The efficacy of our virus mitigation efforts on campus has proven to be high, and we are committed to staying vigilant in continuing this good work.

It is with all of our blessings in mind that we present to you the spring issue of SHC Magazine. Within these pages you will read about the ways social justice discourse and civic engagement are inherent in our mission and come to life within our curriculum, inspired by our mission and made urgent by our current realities.

You will catch up with alumnae Mary Kate Blaine ’96 and Ebony McKeever ’13 and learn about the ways in which they are fulfilling a call to serve, and you will get a glimpse into the long and complex process of preparing for hybrid learning at SHC. With our students back on campus, their energetic presence is a welcome reminder of our calling as educators. We are grateful for every blessing, every God-given opportunity. Please enjoy this issue of SHC Magazine.

Sincerely,

Melinda Lawlor Skrade, PhD President

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irish factoids As a result of the pandemic and suspension of athletics last spring, the annual Bruce-Mahoney competition between SHC and St. Ignatius ended in a tie. In a show of good sportsmanship, the two rivals decided to share the trophy during the 2020-21 school year. Pictured here is SI Director of Athletics John Mulkerrins delivering the trophy over to his counterpart, Phil Freed ’80. At right are Freed and Sr. Frances examining the new nameplates added to the base of the prize to accommodate all of the previous years’ winners.

"I feel like helping kids out, helping families out, is what's going to help my community out." Samir Hooker ’21 shared his plans for what will certainly be a bright future with KPIX CBS San Francisco Bay Area in their Students Rising Above feature. What's ahead for Samir? College close to his home community and launching a nonprofit to support families who have experienced loss due to violence. Check out the entire feature here: https://cbsloc.al/375qA3v

Friday, March 26 marked the close of the 31st Annual Walkathon, and our first ever Virtual Walkathon. SHC students, with the help of parents, alumni and friends, raised more than $170,000! We are blessed to witness the hard work, determination and school spirit that our students continue to embrace through such a challenging year. Proceeds from this year's Walkathon will help support student scholarships and our new SHC Initiative: ShamrockVision, an essential communication tool for the entire SHC community.

Masks under helmets, socially distanced workouts at the beach, volleyball on turf. SHC Athletics may look a little different than we’re used to, but we sure are glad to be back at it! Due to declining COVID-19 infection rates in San Francisco, high school athletics were recently permitted to resume this spring. Please download the new SHC Athletics app at either the Apple or Google Stores to get easy and quick access to scores, rosters, schedules, and more!

Sophomore Akeyla Tanksley ’23 was named the Mid-Peninsula Boys & Girls Club Youth of the Year in January, and she was later selected to represent the NorCal region to compete for the state distinction.

The award honors teen members who give back to their Club community and excel in their personal, academic and professional endeavors. “As someone who cares deeply about eradicating racism, I am committed to addressing this issue by becoming a designer so that I can help all people feel comfortable enough to share their stories, and shed light on the day-to-day experiences POC share.” Congratulations, Akeyla!

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Thomas ’17 Extends Legendary College Career

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

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CONTRIBUTORS Abigail Barkley ’21; Margi Beima; Bernard Bonifacio; Dairien Boyd; Kevin Buckley ’13; Thai Chu; Club Soda Productions; Lucie Duffort; Darryl Fong; Mona Fowler; Clarissa Mendiola; Ryan Meyer Photography; Chris Nunes ’92; Giselle Palacios-Delmundo ’94; Mark Pardini ’88; Prestige Photography; Teresa Santana ’21; Melinda Skrade, Lauren Wild ’99

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The latest AAC awards add to an impressive career list already for Thomas that includes WBCA Honorable Mention All-America and unanimous First Team All-AAC selections last season, First Team All-AAC honors as a sophomore in 2018-19 and AAC Freshman of the Year and a unanimous All-Freshman Team selections in 2017-18. The only player in UC history to achieve at least 1,800 career points and 800 career rebounds, Thomas ranks among the program's best in multiple career categories, including field goal percentage (first at .583), blocks (second at 127), field goals made (second at 746), points (third at 1,882), rebounds (fourth at 858) and rebound average (tied for eighth at 7.1).

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Iimar'I Thomas ’17 finished her University of Cincinnati basketball career with a bang, logging a school- and conference- record 51 points to go with 12 rebounds in a 76-61 win at East Carolina on February 24. With that performance, Thomas also joined Basketball Hall of Famer Oscar Robertson as the only two players in UC history to score at least 50 points in a game. As if this singular performance wasn’t enough, Thomas backed it up by being named American Athletic Conference Player of the Year for 2020-21. Thomas finished the season among the nation's Top 30 in nine categories for 2020-21, including minutes played per game (second at 39.37), field goals made (fourth at 195), total points (sixth at 526), points per game (seventh at 23.9), free throws made (seventh at 126), total minutes played (eighth at 866), free throws attempted (14th at 154), field goal percentage (22nd at .545) and field goals attempted (29th at 358).

In early April, it was announced Thomas was joining the UCLA women’s program as a graduate transfer, most likely slotting into the starting lineup next season and providing a much-needed scoring punch right away for the Bruins. GO IRISH!

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his March marked one full year since the initial stay at home order was mandated in San Francisco, and our lives look much different than they did in the early days of the pandemic. As a community, we have become accustomed to the relentless pace of change, and perhaps tiresome of words like unprecedented and uncertain. 2021 has inspired so much hope for better days ahead, and SHC was blessed to welcome students back to campus in January.

Last summer, SHC created a new role born out of necessity — the COVID-19 Safety Coordinator. Andy Chan, facilities coordinator and head track & field and cross country coach, was appointed to the role, and over the past several months, he has worked tirelessly to ensure our entire school community — now back on campus and in-person in a hybrid model — stays healthy and safe. The road to our return was long and complex, as Chan reflected in a recent conversation.

THE 2019-20 ACADEMIC YEAR ENDED IN A DISTANCE-LEARNING SCHEDULE WITH NO CLEAR END IN SIGHT. AT WHAT POINT DID SHC BEGIN PREPARING IN EARNEST FOR A POSSIBLE RETURN TO IN-PERSON INSTRUCTION? Deciding when to bring the students back on-campus was a conversation that the Administrative Team was having, but helping with the how to bring students back on-campus, was definitely my responsibility as the COVID-19 Safety Coordinator. Looking back to the summer when I was first appointed to the role, even though we were aware that our return might not happen soon, I was constantly working on how to do it safely.

Early in the 2020-21 school year we focused on getting approval to have Learning Hubs on-campus for our students who needed extra support. It required a lot of paperwork with SFDPH and there were a lot of guidelines we needed to follow, but we were able to get Learning Hubs going in early September. Some athletics teams were even able to begin in-person workouts at this time, which again, required adherence to many new protocols.

In October, we received the paperwork and instructions from SFDPH to re-open for in-person instruction. Above all, we needed to have a Andy Chan

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safety plan in place which took several people, a lot of writing and editing, and a lot of time in order to submit our application, which we did in mid-October. After a site visit by SFDPH at the end of that month, SHC was approved.

WHAT ARE SOME OF THE WAYS SHC HAS BEEN ABLE TO MEET THE MOMENT, MAKING THE MOST OF DISTANCE-LEARNING AND NOW OUR HYBRID LEARNING SCHEDULE?

While all this was happening, I was also working on securing a health pre-screening system that met our needs, and researching COVID-19 testing options for our faculty, staff and students.

Our faculty and staff is full of amazing people who love what they do. We’ve all had to change “how” we do it but we are finding effective ways to do it. As a cross country coach, I felt like a game show host for most of the fall — but, it wasn’t that important to write great training workouts. It was important that I engage the team with interesting things to do together to create a sense of community while we had to be apart – virtual competitions, escape rooms on Zoom, ’80s dance party music during their weight room Zoom workouts, etc.

Ultimately, we decided to do a “practice week” for faculty and staff on-campus before Thanksgiving. It was a chance for teachers to practice social distancing, wearing masks all day, and teaching on Zoom from classrooms without

“ Our faculty and staff is full of amazing people who love what they do.

We’ve all had to change ‘how’ we do it but we are finding effective ways to do it.”

I have so much respect for my colleagues in the classroom, for learning new skills on the fly and having to put it all into practice. I hear students thanking their teachers all the time and I think that shows how much they appreciate and respect the effort that teachers are making.

As COVID-19 Safety Coordinator, I am proud of how I have met the moment. I couldn’t have known how much work and how much respon sibility this position involved when I signed on.

ANDY CHAN I love our school and I love our community, so COVID-19 SAFETY COORDINATOR it really is an honor to serve in this way. I am BUSINESS OPERATIONS MANAGER doing everything that I can to keep us safe. That CROSS COUNTRY & has meant talking to and working with parents, TRACK & FIELD COACH students, and our faculty and staff, and educating them on our COVID-19 safety guidelines. I make myself available to anyone who has a concern or the added stress of managing students in-pera question or just wants to talk. I’ve made new son. We were already doing twice-monthly connections with so many community members COVID-19 testing for faculty and staff as well. through this role, so that’s a special silver lining.

The plan for a January return was presented, using the hybrid schedule we created over the summer. Our students would be split into two cohorts, each attending in-person two days per week. We eased into it by first welcoming ninth and tenth graders for our initial week back, and then eleventh and twelfth graders the subsequent week. It was a long journey to get to the hybrid schedule involving lots of twists and turns and lots of unanticipated issues that needed thought.

There is always a lot of anxiety knowing we are still navigating this pandemic, and I have tried to inject some humor into all my community communications. I am proud of the work that I have done. It’s exhausting and I sleep well with a very clear conscience. I feel that I have not taken any shortcuts or turned a blind eye to any situation.

I wake up refreshed every morning, ready to give the best of me to whatever comes my way the next day.

WHAT IS YOUR HOPE AS THE VACCINE ROLLOUT CONTINUES AND AS WE MOVE FORWARD LIVING THROUGH THIS PANDEMIC? My hope for the SHC community is that we can return to normal — or at least closer to what was once considered normal — soon. I hope at some point during the 2021-22 school year, we are doing Irish things – educating the students and providing them with excellent cocurricular opportunities — without feeling limited by COVID-19 restrictions. My role as COVID-19 Safety Safety Coordinator has put me front and center in our community … but I can’t wait for this role to no longer be needed.

Keeping SHC Healthy & Safe: SHC'S COVID-19 MITIGATION PROTOCOLS:

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No-touch thermal scanners at the main entrances.

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Hand sanitizer dispensing machines throughout campus.

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Social distancing markers throughout campus.

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Wayfinding graphics throughout campus to keep foot traffic flowing.

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Desks 6 feet apart in classrooms and acrylic barriers installed for teacher desks.

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Air purifiers for all classrooms and offices.

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Installation of open-able windows to classrooms and offices that previously did not have windows that could be opened.

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Safety signage throughout campus.

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Temporary classroom set-ups in the Plaza, Gym, and De Paul Lobby.

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Implementation of Ruvna as SHC’s daily health pre-screening for faculty, staff and students.

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Providing COVID-19 tests for faculty, staff and students.

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engagement HOW SHC FACULTY & STUDENTS ARE CONNECTING THE DOTS BETWEEN OUR RIGHTS AND DUTIES AS CITIZENS WITH THE OBLIGATIONS OF OUR LASALLIAN VINCENTIAN MISSION

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oday’s high school students are grappling with issues unseen by previous generations. At Sacred Heart Cathedral, our mission serves as a roadmap that guides students on their paths to become service-orientated leaders. And now more than ever, our students are coming to an understanding of social justice that has the potential to inspire civic engagement.

What does it mean to be a young person living through a global pandemic during an era marked by social and political polarization?

“I ask each person to take stock of their own social identity as well as the social identities of the people they encounter on a daily basis. Who lives in your home? Who lives on your street? Who is your dentist? Who makes up your group of close friends?”

In the classroom, discussions are fueled by current events, and for today’s students, there is no shortage of conversation-worthy content.

De Paul Scholar Program Director Nicholas Hren shares, “I believe our real life is always an educaMISSION CONNECTION tional opportunity: we While adolescence is a time typically marked by egocentrism and can always look around identity building for teens, our mission challenges students to conat our current wars over sider the greater community to which they belong, and it encourvalues, money, resources, ages them to use their gifts to bring strength to that community. ideas. Our communities, Above all, the teachings of the Brothers and Daughters ask our stuour life experience, and dents to leave to serve, to consider those most marginalized among our curriculum often us, and to ensure they have a voice that is heard. At the heart of this generate each other in notion is the concept of social justice, a concept whose understandthe classroom.” Topics ing — while inherent to our mission — has been made increasingly ranging from climate relevant by our current realities. change to institutional EMILIE FISHER-FLEIG The opportunity to investigate social justice, or the idea that all racism, economic equality INSTRUCTOR OF RELIGIOUS STUDIES people deserve equitable economic, political and social rights and to women’s rights are all opportunities, is present across nearly all academic disciplines, and present in the personal the formative time of a teen’s high school years is ripe with opporexperiences of students tunities for engaging with these concepts. For Instructor of Social today, and their real world connection to social justice issues is palpable.

Studies Erin Diner Kayser ’93, our work as educators is intrinsically In Kayser’s civics class, students embark on a semester-long project that tied to social justice, “Beautifully articulated in our mission is a call involves identifying a perceived issue or injustice, developing a plan to to respond to the world around us in a way that exhibits comaddress that issue with the tools they have now, and to engage and edupassion, togetherness and connectedness. Our mission says that cate others in the process. That the project creates tangible change isn’t injustice might not be happening to me, but to my neighbor, so it necessarily the goal for Kayser. “The point is to help students understand is my responsibility to use my privilege, sympathy and empathy to each step of the process toward change, and to help them see that it takes respond to and for our community.” one person. In the end, our measure of success is that the students were able to bring others into their project, that they advocated for themselves FROM THE INSIDE OUT and their community.”

With the charisms of our Founders as an anchor to ground our curriculum, SHC students are challenged to consider how they might become agents for social justice and change. In her ethics classes, Instructor of Religious Studies Emilie Fisher-Fleig begins lessons around social justice by encouraging students to turn inward. “I ask each person to take stock of their own social identity as well as the social identities of the people they encounter on a daily basis. Who lives in your home? Who lives on your street? Who is your dentist?

Who makes up your group of close friends? Where we are located in society affects what we notice (or don’t notice) about justice issues.

Discussing social structures also helps us matter-of-factly acknowledge that we all have privilege, meaning issues that we don’t even have to be aware of because of who we are and how a social structure is organized.”

Instructor of Religious Studies Ismael Ruiz sees social justice as intrinsically connected to all of his courses — Ethics, Human Sexuality, and Comparative Religions. Across all subject areas, Ruiz encourages his students to consider the kind of society they wish to build, one that reflects “right relationships,” where all people receive what is due them.

Ruiz begins conversations around social justice by first asking students to reflect on their own beliefs and stances on particular issues, and then challenges them to consider ways in which they can use the power they have to create real change. Class discussions revolve around exploring ethical methodologies to create a just world; the injustices that occur on the basis of sex, gender, gender identity, body type, sexual orientation and consent; and the ways in which religion serves as a force for justice or injustice in society. These are layered, multifaceted topics that require critical thinking skills and the ability to engage in complex discussions that may not land on a solid resolution. Ruiz argues that today’s

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FEATURES “ Beautifully articulated in our mission is a call to respond to the world around us in a way that exhibits compassion, togetherness and connectedness.

Our mission says that injustice might not be happening to me, but to my neighbor, so it is my responsibility to use my privilege, sympathy and empathy to respond to and for our community.”

ERIN DINER KAYSER '93 INSTRUCTOR OF SOCIAL STUDIES

Nicholas Hren

cancel culture poses a threat to productive discussion and disagreement. He offers a solution, “I help my students understand that their individual liberation is bound to each other’s liberation. We are interconnected, and our efforts toward justice are to be carried out collaboratively, and in relationship with one another. Disagreements always emerge, but we learn to address them with respectful dialogue, logic, facts, and awareness of our positionality.”

LIFELONG LEARNING As Hren ruminates, “We get into some trouble attempting to define things like social justice because we place them in an ethereal world of abstract thoughts, and

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so we think they are landing points to be achieved, or a state to be reached.” The process of advocating for social justice is a lifelong learning and engagement process, and while SHC is invested in the work, there is always more to be done. Our students, who are deeply moved by the issues that affect their lives, are the ultimate inspiration. “Justice issues are so real to our students. When they are invested in an issue, they are more willing to ask questions, to build bridges, to conduct research, to accept that some topics don’t have clear or simple answers, to acknowledge that their intellectual opponents are fellow human beings. I’m continually amazed by their sophistication and wisdom around justice issues,” shares Fisher-Fleig.

How Do You Define Social Justice?

I think about the ways that we can make the world a better place that are in line with the teachings of Jesus.

For me that’s the primary focus when I think of trying to encourage engagement as well — there isn’t a set list of things for students to address, it’s about their understanding of what Jesus would want us to do to improve our community.

— Erin Diner Kayser ’93, Instructor of Social Studies In class, we always broadly define justice as giving people what they deserve. However, what someone “deserves” is of course tricky and most of our class is spent teasing out what that means according to various philosophical traditions. More and more, however, I think the question of what people deserve is best answered by viewing every social question through the lens of the most vulnerable members of society, which is a principle at the heart of Catholic social thought.

The second piece to social justice is that once you see society’s failures toward certain groups, you act to change those rules so that every person ultimately does get what they deserve.

— Emilie Fisher-Fleig, Instructor of Religious Studies

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Institutionally, SHC is working to address equity within our own community, and with the development of our Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Working Group and the Catholic Community Cohort program, our community is headed in the right direction. Fisher-Fleig sums up her hopes for SHC students as they grow into agents of change, “I hope that our students become literate to all the forms of power that exist around them. I hope they always realize they’re a part of a social structure whose rules can change. I hope they have a clear sense of who they are in society, what power they have or lack, and that they advocate for those who are systematically excluded, whether that be themselves or others with whom they stand in solidarity.”

Social justice, for me, is tied to theology: It is the establishment of a global community of right relationships where every person has their basic rights met and is given their due as beings created in the Image of God. — Ismael Ruiz, Instructor of Religious Studies We get into some trouble defining things like social justice and spirituality because we place them in an ethereal world of abstract thought, and so we think they are landing points to be achieved, or a state to be reached.

These ideas are instead best thought of as potentials — their existence necessitates real world participation.

Of course, we know that social justice means that a city intentionally builds the conditions for everyone to have access to what makes us alive: food that is healthy and real, good water, education, access to the outdoors and public spaces to enjoy, a trust that we are sharing this space together and that it is all our birthright to enjoy our lives and flourish to all that we can be.

— Nicholas Hren, De Paul Scholar Program Director

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Extraordinary Times HOW DID OUR ORIGINAL CAMPUS CLOSURE IN MARCH 2020 AFFECT YOUR PARTICULAR DEPARTMENT, AND HOW DID YOU SUPPORT STUDENTS THROUGH THAT TRANSITION? Mary Kate: The original campus closure greatly affected Alumni Relations. Reunions, Gold Diploma events and our Spring Gala had to all be canceled or re-envisioned in a virtual format that first week of lockdown. Alumni needed to feel connected and missed seeing each other, so my priority was to keep our close knit alumni community feeling “together.”

Phone calls became increasingly important as people wanted to talk and check in with us. Our alumni wanted to connect to something familiar.

OUR PANEL: MARY KATE DEL CAMPO Alumni Relations Manager

TIV CUMBERBATCH

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The Roundtable brings together a cross-section of SHC community members to offer their perspectives on compelling issues. In this edition of The Roundtable, we ask SHC to discuss the effects of the pandemic on their departments.

Tiv: The closure last year completely changed the way in which we make music!

We all had to come together to figure out how to still do what we love to do, but in a virtual setting. It wasn’t easy, but my students continued to surprise me by displaying their adaptability and willingness to try new things.

Phil: All spring sports got shut down.

Coaches shifted to Zoom meetings, workouts, practices to stay connected and to keep their players involved. The Athletic Department produced a video featuring all the head coaches reading a line from the Don't Quit poem, and we honored each senior spring athlete with a photo and social media graphic over the last two months of school. Coaches met weekly for professional development in the area of transformational coaching.

OVER THE COURSE OF THE LAST YEAR, WHAT WERE SOME OF THE BIGGEST CHANGES AND CHALLENGES IN YOUR DEPARTMENT? Mary Kate: The biggest change was to re-envision all in-person events to either Zoom gatherings or phone calls. The Spring Gala morphed into an online event, and it was more successful than the recent Gala events we had in-person. In Alumni Relations and Advancement we are successful when we can build strong relationships with those who support SHC. Having to create new and meaningful ways to connect with benefactors was an exciting challenge.

Tiv: Rehearsing virtually was definitely something to get used to. Music is a collaborative art, so having to do it all at home in an individual setting certainly took some adjustment.

Phil: Our biggest challenge was adjusting to the constantly changing public health guidelines. Interacting with players and coaches completely shifted. The CIF/

CCS calendars changed several times and we had to adjust along the way, from the scheduling of games (North WCAL and South WCAL because of restrictions), to practices (most sports are occurring at the same time and field space is a challenge), to testing regulations (negative test results are required every two weeks), and roster changes (students are not permitted to participate in more than one sport). The overlapping of seasons makes putting together the complete roster a challenge.

NOW THAT WE’RE IN A HYBRID SCHEDULE AND MANY PEOPLE ARE BACK ON CAMPUS, WHAT HAS BECOME EASIER? MORE DIFFICULT? Mary Kate: I am in the classroom proctoring Honors Spanish and I love hearing and seeing our students’ faces and voices.

Having our students on campus has made it easier to move through the endless stages of this pandemic. Our students give us energy and life — it's why we are all here at SHC. Tiv: A hybrid schedule has its pros and cons. It has been AMAZING to see returning students and to finally meet freshmen in person. However, instrumental wind players are still not allowed to play on campus either inside or outside due to the risk of aerosol emission. Class is now disjunct focusing between those at home, in person, and now a group of students who are in person yet cannot safely play their instrument or participate in class.

Phil: Timing of practices is a challenge with early dismissals and varied timing. It's been great to have coaches on campus.

WHAT ARE SOME ADJUSTMENTS YOU HAD TO MAKE OVER THE PAST YEAR THAT WILL ACTUALLY BENEFIT YOUR DEPARTMENT GOING FORWARD? Mary Kate: One of the biggest adjustments

was changing from in-person events to Zoom reunions and meetings. The initial change was novel at first, now everyone in our community would really like to get together safely. Luncheons are missed, the crab dinner was reinvented and alumni gatherings of all kinds are needed to keep our community feeling connected.

Tiv: Having to become more well-versed in music software will help tremendously in the years to come. We are now able to easily supplement classroom instruction with online assignments, which in turn will only benefit our program. Also, because of having to play individually so often, I see a newfound confidence in a large majority of my students. They are all starting to play and act like leaders, which is truly remarkable!

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Phil: The addition of an associate athletic director was great — Caesar Smith ’98 rocks. Our pause in the fall gave us an opportunity to accomplish quite a bit — revisit Athletic Department mission and vision, cement a Nike/East Bay partnership, and help the ShamrockVision unified communications/video boards project get off the ground. The use of Zoom for some department meetings will be a benefit going forward.

WHAT DO YOU THINK THE FUTURE HOLDS FOR YOUR DEPARTMENT? Mary Kate: The future is full and bright for SHC Alumni Relations! We are planning socially distant events outside in the next few months so people can step further and further away from isolation. Our alumni and friends in the community look forward to attending athletic events, watching visual performing arts and catching up with one another. I do know this, this pandemic has taught many of us to never take anything for granted ever again. Go Irish!

Tiv: My hopes are that we will return to making music together in a safe environment and to be able to share our talents with our school community again!

Even though this year was full of challenges, specifically for instrumental music, I see nothing but growth in our future.

Phil: We're going to come out of the pandemic stronger. We'll have the systems put in place to provide for our student athletes an education-based athletic experience within a collegiate infrastructure.

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Perhaps the one positive to come out of the last year was a new-found appreciation of the little things that were missing, a perspective on those details that are important to us and give life meaning. So it was with our student-athletes, who trained endlessly with no competition in sight, a contest against the fear and discouragement that seemed to be all around them.

With the rushed and chaotic jumble of sports returning this spring, SHC Magazine would like to focus not on any singular athlete or result here, but rather on the joy of competition for its own sake, the pride we have in our student athletes, their perseverance over the last year, and the simple enjoyment of sports. Point your SHC|us app at Seamus (above left) to check out the most current sports broadcasts and video. GO IRISH!!!

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fter more than three years of planning and construction, the renovations to JP Lang Field and the adjacent Margaret Hayward Playground have been completed. Located right down the street from Sacred Heart Cathedral’s campus, the park takes up an entire city block at the corner of Turk and Gough streets.

Lang Field has long been the home of Fightin’ Irish softball, both for games and practices. Now, with the improvements completed to the space, other SHC sports such as baseball, lacrosse, soccer and football will be able to utilize the facility for practice, and lacrosse and soccer will now be able to use Lang as their home field for games.

The Sacred Heart Cathedral Athletic Department and administration is proud to have partnered with the City of San Francisco and the Recreation and Parks Department to help make this project possible. Longtime SHC Athletic Director Phil Freed ’80 said he had been hoping for a while that the city would consider making improvements to Lang Field, as they had with other youth sport facilities such as Crocker-Amazon and Beach Cha-

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let, both of which are utilized for Sacred Heart Cathedral home soccer games. In early 2017, Freed finally got the call he had been waiting for. “When Rec and Park approached me about our school partnering with them by pitching in money, my immediate reaction was, absolutely, let’s do this.” Freed approached then SHC President Brother Ron Gallagher, FSC, with the city’s proposal, and he was met with fervent support.

With the unanimous support of the Board of Regents, the leadership of Sacred Heart Cathedral’s administration agreed to financially support the renovations of JP Lang Field and Margaret Hayward Playground. Specifically, SHC financed the high quality artificial turf that was installed on the playing surface. “Without our partnership, Park and Rec told me they might not have been able to turf the field,” Freed said.

In addition to the benefits SHC Athletics will reap from the space, it is hoped that the community and neighborhood at large will be improved as a result of this project as well. After being approached by SF Recreation and Parks, Freed immediately invited

“ When Park and Rec approached me about our school partnering with them by pitching in money, my immediate reaction was, absolutely, let’s do this.”

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another neighboring school to join the partnership. “We felt that the Chinese American School might be interested in partnering with us, since their campus is so close. They said yes, but made clear that their interest wasn’t so much in using Lang, but was more in using our Practice Field.” The Coach Bill Henneberry ’48 Practice Field sits at the northeast corner of Eddy and Gough Streets, and is used just about every day for SHC practices. “The leadership of the Chinese American School made clear that our field is a more desirable space for their needs, particularly because it’s smaller and more enclosed. So, we agreed to give them more access to our Practice Field in exchange for their partnership with the city.” In what turned out to be a major winwin for both school communities, Sacred Heart Cathedral will be able to widely utilize Lang Field, while the Chinese American School will have greater access to the Coach Bill Henneberry ’48 Practice Field.

Due to SHC’s close proximity to Lang Field, our Athletic Department will be able to have practices on the space when no other schools are there, such as in the mornings before school or in the early afternoon.

In his discussions with Rec and Park, Freed made it clear that he wanted to be able to host lacrosse and soccer games on the field: “I was hoping that it would be a space comparable to size and scope to Beach Chalet or Crocker-Amazon, and we got that and more.” Physical Education classes are already being held on the field, both before and during school hours. In addition, rather than having to travel across town for home games, the Fightin’ Irish soccer and lacrosse squads will be able to walk down the street from campus to get to their home field.

The benefits of this project for both SHC and the community at large are readily apparent. In addition to the high quality multipurpose turf field, the Lang Field project is also complete with a brand new community building and new basketball courts available for public use. Sacred Heart Cathedral is proud to have partnered with the City of San Francisco and the Recreation and Parks Department to make this project a reality. “This really is a new era for Fightin’ Irish Athletics,” Freed said.

“We’ll be seeing the true impact of this project for many years to come.”

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SHC Athletics Enters a New Era with Eastbay/Nike Pact

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fter over five years of courtship, Sacred Heart Cathedral and Eastbay Team Sales have formally partnered to provide the Irish Athletics Department and the schools’ teams with Nike apparel, uniforms, and equipment, as well as handling outfitting students through a revamped online Irish Prep Store.

This agreement will result in not only a consistent look from the field to the court to the pool deck for SHC teams, but also in a significant step forward for the school overall in its efforts to present a unified brand to the external community.

SHC and its Athletic Department both have traditionally employed various vendors to produce its uniforms and apparel, sometimes to the extent of different teams or programs having their own individual relationships. While this freedom may have originally been thought beneficial, the multiple processes involved resulted in supply chain redundancies and inefficiencies. Further, an audit of SHC Athletics showed that the majority of teams were already purchasing Nike brand from Eastbay for their uniforms and practice gear, but independent of one another. An across-the-board agreement incorporating all teams and the entire school will maximize cost savings in the form of potential discounts and credits, benefitting our school programs in countless ways. “We are excited about this partnership opportunity with Eastbay and Nike, particularly what it means for the Sacred Heart Cathedral community,” said Associate Director of Athletics Caesar Smith ’98. “By dealing with Eastbay as a single source for Nike uniforms and equipment, we will create a more cost-effective and efficient process for our students and families.”

A few of these benefits are a consistent treatment of athletic teams and students, all outfitted by one, high-quality vendor with international cachet. Previously, differing vendors produced different levels of quality, both on the athletic side as well as school-sanctioned dress code apparel; now, all students will have access to the same caliber of garment. Similarly augmenting the school’s mission, a volume discount provided to the school will help economically challenged students stay supplied with dress code compliant wear. “Eastbay and I are beyond excited to kick off the SHC/Nike partnership,’ said company rep Mathew Pantazes. “We are looking forward to partnering with the school to build a brand that will generate a cultural response within the SHC community that has never been seen before.”

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E AG U E While the company has attracted criticism over the years for its overseas labor practices, they seemed to have turned the corner in recognizing their corporate responsibility to promote global equity and fairness. Nike is a member of the Institute for Human Rights and Business’ Leadership Group for Responsible Recruitment and as such, works to promote fair labor practices and ensure workers’ rights. In addition, they work with many community organizations committed to advancing equality, leveling the playing field for all and making play and sport accessible to all children.

How will this agreement strengthen the school’s brand in the community? Much as SHC’s street pole banner campaign over the years has helped carve out the school’s identity in a crowded Bay Area education market, so will a consistently branded SHC community function to spread the word about the school. Sacred Heart Cathedral’s brand has been known throughout the San Francisco Bay Area for over 150 years and Nike is currently the most recognized apparel brand in the world. Partnering the SHC brand with Nike, through Eastbay, will strengthen the school brand and elevate it within the Bay Area community as a whole. To see the new online Irish Prep shop offerings, please visit shcp.edu/ shop-irish or just point your SHC|us app here for direct access.

“ By dealing with Eastbay as a single source for Nike uniforms and equipment, we will create a more costeffective and efficient process for our students and families.”

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i2 Program Adapts to “New Normal”

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Standley caught up with us the day after he and Hunt had met with their i2 sophomores, and he shared highlights of the cohort’s student work: Madison Li ’23 worked last year to create a device that took an image of your face, converted it to a digital drawing, then used an articulated arm with a pencil to draw the image. This year she is working on music to accompany the project, connecting video to music and artificial intelligence. Please use your SHC|us app here to see this amazing student work!

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During the pandemic he has been 3D printing face shields. Students who say they were thinking about

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The widespread use of Zoom during the pandemic has likewise introduced new opportunity for the program.

With everyone interacting live onscreen, bringing in guests to instruct and advise is far easier. This spring four outside speakers are already lined up, including leaders from the California Academy of Sciences, representatives from Google, and game developers based in Los Angeles. Where in past years students shared pizza and enjoyed direct interaction only if they were physically present, now any member with an internet connection can participate.

building now have a direct connection.” One student group, for example, wanted to build an electric go-cart.

Hunt had the frame in his garage, and was able to get the project underway immediately. These kinds of connections and immediate responses are invaluable.

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SHC’s Inquiry & Innovation (i2) program is no exception.

“As people adapt,” i2 Director Dabney Standley says, “we make progress.”

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Ellie Mullen ’23, who wants to study material sciences, is working on a project that will take foodstuffs and turn them into recyclable or compostable packing materials.

Ryan Cannon ’23 is working on a solar-powered drone, particularly challenging due to the delicate size balance between accommodating panels and allowing the drone to still actually take flight.

Sylvia Du ’23 and Ashley Quan ’23 are designing an app so that women can more quickly notify the authorities in case something is threatening their safety. Using data attached to their phones, this app will work more efficiently than 911.

Atessa Anoshiravani ’23 is interested in regenerative agricultural practices that save CO2 in the soil, and asks, “How can we do this in urban farms?”

Finally, Standley pointed out that, as the program is accompanied by a yearlong Academic Exploration (AE) this year, it will enable a larger group of students to perhaps get involved in i2, even after their first year at SHC. Annually, additional students are invited to join the i2 program after their freshman year. The significance of this is that students are able to modify their academic progression throughout their years at SHC, and as their performance and interests develop, so too can their experience and access to opportunity.

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By Clarissa Mendiola

Mary Kate Blaine ’96

Ebony McKeever ’13

Despite the fact that Mary Kate Blaine ’96 came to SHC as a transfer student her junior year, Sacred Heart Cathedral’s impact on her life was immediate and long lasting. Back in the mid-1990s, SHC students were just receiving their first school email addresses, and college applications were still filled out with pen and paper. As a student, Blaine was drawn to performing arts and participated in the choir, served as the theater business manager, and wrote for The Emerald. Looking back on her time at SHC, she holds close to her heart all of the instructors that were influential in her development as a student, a thinker, and ultimately, a lifelong educator.

She reflects, “Dr. Ken Hogarty ’66 challenged De Paul Scholars to become good readers and clear, direct writers, and he helped talk me through the challenges of being a new high school teacher in my early 20s.” Blaine credits former choir director Mario Dell’Olio with inspiring her love of music and her participation in choir throughout college; she lends her curiosity about history to longtime Instructor of Social Studies Rich Sansoe ’71; and she fondly remembers former registrar, Sue Elvander ’62 as a nurturing and caring presence always ready to lend a hand.

Ebony McKeever ’13 remembers her first foray into social media, a Facebook profile created her freshman year at SHC. Soon, Instagram followed, and she could never have predicted the way in which the social media platform would spur the creation of ProjectGiveBack. Looking back on her years at SHC, McKeever remembers loving school and enjoying keeping herself engaged and busy with her involvement in student government, service learning, and track & field. “I loved my team and coaches, and I just felt loved at school in general. I enjoyed making connections with teachers and staff, and I just loved the feeling of being at SHC,” she reflects. Instructors Tricia Constantino and Pete Gresh ’72 inspired her love of math, Associate Director of Community Life Julia Rinaldi inspired McKeever’s dedication to service, and Instructor of Religious Studies Anita Diaz encouraged her to activate her inner leader.

After graduation, McKeever went on to attend Georgetown University where she majored in psychology and sociology and continued running track. After earning her degree, she joined Teach for America where she discovered her ultimate passion — social work. Today, McKeever is in the process of completing her master’s in social work at the University of Houston.

After graduation, Blaine went on to major in American Studies at Fordham University where she further explored her interest in education by serving as a resident advisor and as a tutor at a Catholic school in the Bronx. She was the recipient of a James Madison Foundation Fellowship for her post-graduate work at Columbia Teachers College which also included two years as an instructor of US History & Government. Eventually, Blaine landed at Notre Dame School in lower Manhattan, where she taught social studies.

She shares, “Notre Dame had fantastic spirit, and its beautiful inclusivity reminded me of SHC.” As a young student, Blaine loved school and from an early age she recognized the joy that helping younger children brought. As she progressed in her own education, her path became clear. “My family valued Catholic education and made great sacrifices for me to attend Catholic school from kindergarten through college.” At SHC, Blaine’s relationships with committed, passionate instructors, and her participation in service-learning ultimately inspired her to consider a career in education.

Today, Blaine is in the process of completing her tenure as principal at Georgetown Visitation Preparatory School in Washington, DC, and preparing for her next role beginning this summer as Head of School at Trinity Hall in New Jersey. To current SHC students considering a path in education, she offers this advice, “Follow your heart and talk to teachers you look up to about their professional journey. Educators are building the future — and the world is in sore need of good people to respond to the challenges and injustices of the world today. To share your own knowledge and insight with young people and to help accompany them on a shared journey of growth and faith is a great gift.”

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The dawn of the COVID-19 pandemic sent many college students into limbo, and with classes going virtual, McKeever found herself spending much of her time at home.

She took up crocheting, first creating a blanket for her niece as a middle school graduation gift.

Then, during the height of the Black Lives Matter movement following the death of George Floyd, she wanted to find a way to give back, to lift her community as a Black woman, and to respond in a way that made sense for her unique talents and voice. “Protesting is not my form of resistance, and I knew I could give back by donating, but I wanted to know that my efforts were making a tangible difference, I wanted to know where it was going,” she shares. So she combined her newly discovered talent for crocheting and her passion for social work to create ProjectGiveBack, an organization that awards scholarships to college bound Black women. The scholarships are funded by blanket sales, and include a mentorship component that McKeever considers to be vital to the success of the program. “I wanted to create a scholarship that allowed me to connect with the students through ongoing mentorship. Scholarships were very important to my own college journey.” Scholarship recipients must also give back to their communities, a requirement illustrated in the scholarship’s name. McKeever says, “My hope is that scholarship recipients will do something to better the Black community. I could never have imagined that I would create my own scholarship when I was a high school student. I hope the recipients take those risks, because they’ll pay off.”

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Winston Tom is enjoying his retirement in the “sunny” Seattle area. He offers his prayers for the safety and health of all his classmates.

Richard Loewe wishes all current SHC students a great school year!

1967 Stephen Page remembers his time at SH fondly and expresses his gratitude for the excellent education that he received.

1969 Patrick Carey is currently enjoying his retirement.

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1971 alumni meet monthly for a road or mountain bike ride in beautiful Napa, California.

The Cathedral High School Class of 1971 has been hosting monthly Zoom gatherings to keep in touch throughout the pandemic. Most have recently retired and are enjoying relaxed schedules. It has been exciting for classmates to learn about the varied and extraordinary careers and interests of their fellow alumnae. Contact Alumni Relations Manager Mary Kate Del Campo at mdelcampo@shcp.edu if you’re an alumna of the class of 1971 and would like to join these regular virtual gatherings.

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physical therapist at Kabat & Associates in Antioch, is helping Kevin Collins with strength and balance so he can fully enjoy his Golden Years. It’s wonderful to see a young alum helping out an older alum!

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an instructor at Marin Catholic for nearly three decades, and also works in the real estate and property management industries.

He and his lovely wife, Tomoka, have three daughters — Maria, Sophia and Lucia. Joseph enjoys traveling and has visited 48 states and 55 countries.

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Jim Di Modica recently medically retired after a 35-year career in Michelle Tapia was recently Public Safety, which included 20 honored as a Federal Employee years as the Chief Paramedic/ of the Year, a process by which 18 General Manager at King-Ameridifferent federal agencies nominate can Ambulance Company in San more than 350 outstanding civil Francisco, followed by 15 years as servants. Michelle was honored a Public Safety Communications for her service to the community Supervisor for the City & County above and beyond her role as a of San Francisco's Department of social worker and advocate for Emergency Management/Division veterans. of Emergency Communication, as a supervisor in San Francisco's 911 Center. He now lives a peaceful life in Fairfield.

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recently welcomed Sydney Estelle Villasin to the SHC family.

She was born last October and is enjoying her big sister's attention with big smiles!

Counselor and Head Girls Varsity Basketball Coach LyRyan Russell and his partner, Maricel, recently celebrated the birth of their beautiful baby boy, LyRyan Christopher. Congratulations to the happy family!

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After graduation, Nick Ferris went on to attend Boston University. After college he moved to Manhattan where he lived for eight years (and attended a great alumni event while he was there!).

Nick moved back to San Francisco four years ago and manages sales teams while also dedicating his time to service as the treasurer for two local organizations: Telegraph Hill Dwellers and North Beach Citizens. He also co-founded the North Beach Farmers Market.

Nick also got married in December of 2019 and enjoyed a lovely week-long wedding celebration in India.

Lia Russell is in graduate school at Columbia Journalism School, and she is slated to complete her program this May.

2009 Amanda Guerrero received her masters in 2017 and her doctorate (PsyD) in August 2020 from Pacific University, in Forest Grove, Oregon.

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Juan Palacio is currently serving at the Department of Homeland Security.

2020 Monisha Bulchandani is currently a student at the University of California at Berkeley.

Amira Garvey currently attends the University of California at Santa Barbara as a double major in biochem and molecular biology and middle eastern (Arabic) studies.

Jordan Austria Verador is finishing up undergraduate work, and ready Anthony Tovstyka misses the SHC community! to move on to the real world.

Twin brothers Trevor & Cole Williams ’17 can be seen above with their dad Tony Williams ’89.

Trevor will be graduating this June from University of Oregon, and he is looking forward to spending the summer in Spain for a Spanish language immersion.

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Alex Tsai sends well wishes to the SHC community.

Claire Winslow is currently enrolled at Creighton University.

Brandon Xu is enjoying college in San Diego.

2018 Elyzza Exala is in her final year at St. Mary’s College of California and will be graduating this spring.

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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 November 15, 2020 through February 15, 2021.

IN HONOR The Class of 1946 Tom Walsh ’46

Winifred Anderson Bob King

Sam Bessette ’24 Natalie & Chris Bessette

Tim Baptista ’99 Cora Johnson George Lynch, Jr. ’67 & Sue Lynch

Audrey Byrne ’24 Paul Byrne Juliet Byrne Paul Byrne Roselle Nerney Dennis O’Connor Natasha Scott ’22 Linda & Leo Scott John Scudder, Jr. ’73 Margaret Coyne & Tom Paoli

WELL WISHES Maria Toro Huarte ’65 Rosie Lawlor Horan ’65 & Jim Horan Father Andrew Metcalf ’60 Gerry O’Connor ’60 SHC Faculty and Staff Rosie Lawlor Horan ’65 & Jim Horan Dewey and Laurie Ann Woo Rosie Lawlor Horan ’65 & Jim Horan

IN MEMORY Jack Aiello George Lynch, Jr. ’67 & Sue Lynch James Anchick Carol Jones Hupke ’54 & Peter Hupke Harvey Anderson ’74 Bob King

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Marie Boehle Terry Tandy ’68 & Miyuki Tandy Carol Bonner George Lynch, Jr. ’67 & Sue Lynch Tony Cahill Gerry O’Connor ’60 Ruth Callen George Lynch, Jr. ’67 & Sue Lynch Terry Campbell George Lynch, Jr. ’67 & Sue Lynch Elaine Ching Rosie Lawlor Horan ’65 & Jim Horan Anne Connors Jim Connors ’65 & Nancy Connors Joe Kennedy, Sr. ’65 & Clo Kennedy John McGreevy ’69 & Lori McGreevy Julie Conroy Patty Shea Diner ’65 & Chris Diner, Sr. ’65 Rosie Lawlor Horan ’65 & Jim Horan Jason Cortez ’97 George Gulbengay ’69 & Kay Gulbengay

Carlos Cubias Bob West, II ’79 & Kathy West Paul Dachauer Joe Kennedy, Sr. ’65 & Clo Kennedy

Dennis Greene ’60 Gerry O’Connor ’60 Maria Guerra Dennis O’Rourke ’69 & Helen O’Rourke

John Dineen ’60 Gerry O’Connor ’60

Rita Guzzetta Pete Siragusa ’73 & Sue Siragusa

Paul Doherty Gerry O’Connor ’60

John Haley ’57 John Porras ’57

Fran Sullivan Dowd ’54 Doris Grimley ’54 Carol Jones Hupke ’54 & Peter Hupke

Katie Hallisy Dom Panina ’80 & Colleen Panina

Mike Dunne Jack Amoroso Laurel & Roger Bross Leslie & Brian Davis Michael Fegan ’71 Jack Driscoll ’66 Rosie Lawlor Horan ’65 & Jim Horan Mike Johnston ’71 & Cris Johnston Dom Panina ’80 & Colleen Panina Rosaleen Flynn George Lynch, Jr. ’67 & Sue Lynch James Garvey ’88 Mark Pardini ’88 & Petra Andersson-Pardini Lois Gilliam Dennis O’Connor Jan Phillips Peter Giovanola Joe Kennedy, Sr. ’65 & Clo Kennedy

Dennis Haymond Dom Panina ’80 & Colleen Panina George Haymond Dom Panina ’80 & Colleen Panina Bill Henneberry ’48 George Lynch, Jr. ’67 & Sue Lynch Laverne Hinchey Brother Joseph Fabiano, FSC Jo Ann Momono Hans Holmsen ’57 John Porras ’57 Elizabeth Hopper Lorraine Baptista Tom Horan, Jr. ’40 Dom Panina ’80 & Colleen Panina Betty Hughes Bob West, II ’79 & Kathy West

Brad Humphrey Dom Panina ’80 & Colleen Panina

Eva Fanucchi Moynihan ’55 Kate Colebrissi De Martini ’56

William O’Brien ’37 Susan O’Brien

Maureen Murphy Gerry O’Connor ’60

Richard O’Callaghan ’60 Gerry O’Connor ’60

Thomas Murphy Gerry O’Connor ’60

Dan O’Connor ’59 Gerry O’Connor ’60 Grace O’Dwyer Gerry O’Connor ’60

Katherine King Bob King

Maurice Murray ’41 Kevin Callaghan ’68 & Kathy Callaghan Jack Driscoll ’66 Russ Gumina ’62 & Jill Gumina Tony Hurley ’91 & Courtney Hurley Nancy & Shawn Kelly Joe Kennedy, Sr. ’65 & Clo Kennedy Mike Morris ’65 & Carole Morris

Tony Korfman ’60 Gerry O’Connor ’60

Frank Nann ’50 Ray Nann ’51 & Barbara Nann

Walter Kushnir ’60 Gerald O’Connor 1924

George Nann ’57 Ray Nann ’51 & Barbara Nann

Gustavo Pereira Paul Pereira ’73 & Regina Sung

Robert Laurent ’57 John Porras ’57

Jack Nerney Dennis O’Connor

Marie Pereira Paul Pereira ’73 & Regina Sung

Kevin Maguire Dom Panina ’80 & Colleen Panina

Tom O’Brien ’44 Jeanie Henneberry

Betty Perry Denise & John Branch

Jim Jean Dom Panina ’80 & Colleen Panina Anna Belle Johnanson Brother Joseph Fabiano, FSC Kerry Jones ’57 John Porras ’57 Patricia Jordan Rosie Lawlor Horan ’65 & Jim Horan James Kelso Carol Jones Hupke ’54 & Peter Hupke

Dan Ochoa Mary & Jean Curutchet & Sons Dan Onorato ’57 John Porras ’57 Robert Panina Dom Panina ’80 & Colleen Panina Julian Pardini ’49 Mark Pardini ’88 & Petra Andersson-Pardini

Pat Mahoney ’60 Gerry O’Connor ’60 Marcella Marchini Bob West, II ’79 & Kathy West Joseph Marden ’57 John Porras ’57 Bill McDonagh, Jr. ’67 George Lynch, Jr. ’67 & Sue Lynch Leo McDonald ’57 John Porras ’57 Michael Montague Rosie Lawlor Horan ’65 & Jim Horan John Moylan Rosie Lawlor Horan ’65 & Jim Horan

Alden Shea ’21 Senior Alden Shea ’21 passed away unexpectedly last December, and his loss is felt deeply by his family, his many friends, teachers and classmates.

Those close to Alden unanimously describe the way in which he lit up a room with his positivity, humor and kindness. Alden’s smile was bright and contagious, and he had a beautiful ability to make others feel comfortable and accepted. Alden was a proud graduate of Holy Name School and would have graduated alongside his loving twin sister, Alvina, and fellow SHC seniors at the end of this academic year.

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CELEBRATORY GIVING

Jesusa Petersen Mary & Jean Curutchet & Sons George Pikich, Jr. ’60 Gerry O’Connor ’60 Robert Quigley George Lynch, Jr. ’67 & Sue Lynch John Quinn Terry Tandy ’68 & Miyuki Tandy Anthony Ramos ’73 Tony Parenti ’73 Daniel Ranieri ’57 John Porras ’57 Ronald Retana ’51 Leanne Chipchase-Retana Frank Rinaldi Jo Ann Momono Bob Roemer George Lynch, Jr. ’67 & Sue Lynch Joan Roemer George Lynch, Jr. ’67 & Sue Lynch

Paul Vigo Dom Panina ’80 & Colleen Panina William Vocke ’57 John Porras ’57 Barbara West Bob West, II ’79 & Kathy West Pat West Bob West, II ’79 & Kathy West Robert West ’39 Bob West, II ’79 & Kathy West Ed Wildgans ’50 Sharon & Tom O’Kane Steve Wilson Mark Pardini ’88 & Petra Andersson-Pardini Art Zanello ’51 Rich Petrocchi ’51 & Lulu Petrocchi Gus Zipse ’39 Jerry Grant

CHRISTMAS WISHES Julia Addeo John Addeo Antonio Alvaro Tony Alvaro ’71 & Charlotte Alvaro Cosme and Felicia Alvaro Tony Alvaro ’71 & Charlotte Alvaro Rosalinda Alvaro Tony Alvaro ’71 & Charlotte Alvaro Mario Amato Mike Amato ’76 & Mara Amato Agnes Anderholden Karen & Conrad Grass Don Anderson ’44 Carolyn Anderson Harvey Anderson ’74 Bob King Peter Antonini Christine & Louis Pezzola

Ray Ryan ’48 Jeanie Henneberry Michael Scully Mary & Jean Curutchet & Sons Ruth Sleeper George Lynch, Jr. ’67 & Sue Lynch Rose Symkowick John McGreevy ’69 & Lori McGreevy Doc Teijeiro ’57 John Porras ’57 Sister Mary Thomas, D.C. Pat Murphy-Hupp ’55 & DeWitt Hupp Margarita Torres Roman Rodriguez ’68 John Twomey ’57 John Porras ’57

Jonathan Barkocy ’82 As a proud Fightin’ Irish, Jonathan Barkocy ’82 stayed connected to SHC over the years, sending his beloved son, Davis ’16, to his alma mater, and giving back to the high school community that helped shape him through his expertise in industrial design. Jonathan was integral to the implementation of the school's street pole banner campaign, the window decals above the De Paul campus entrance, and most recently, the branded acrylic shields at SHC’s campus safety desks and main office. Jonathan enjoyed a rewarding 30-year career in industrial design and touched the lives of many, especially his family and close friends. Read Jonathan’s obituary for more information on how to honor his memory: bit.ly/jbarkocy

Angel Arriada Rosemary & Daryl Keiper Mara Balanesi Amato Mike Amato ’76 & Mara Amato Sheryl Balga Iliana Hernandez & Richard Pence, Jr. Dominic Bankovitch ’23 Barbara & Walter Bankovitch Olyvia Bankovitch ’22 Barbara & Walter Bankovitch Tessa Bankovitch ’24 Barbara & Walter Bankovitch Dan Barden ’59 James Barden ’62 & Carolyn Barden Olive Bavins Ann Corkery Errol Benisano Eileen Benisano-Thone & Charles Thone Roy Berndtson Frank Cassinelli Rudy and Sue Bertolozzi Suzanne Bertolozzi Valencia & Robert Valencia Ernie Boggs Vance DeVost ’65 & Nadine DeVost Robert Bonnici Joe Hurley ’61 Frank Bonsignori Lou Bonsignori ’73 Richard Brady ’45 Gregory Porter ’78 & Kathy Brady-Porter

Michael Fegan ’71 Michael Fegan ’71 grew up in San Francisco’s Sunset District, a proud graduate of both St. Gabriel’s and Sacred Heart. During his time at Sacred Heart Mike was a stellar athlete who played both varsity basketball and baseball. After graduation, Mike went on to attend St. Martin’s College where he met Dulce, who would later become his beloved wife. Together, Mike and Dulce enjoyed 45 years of marriage.

As a proud Fightin’ Irish, Mike followed the footsteps of his father, Fred Fegan ’38, and older brother Fred Fegan ’65. Fred was the proud father of Teresa ’94 (George DeBrunner ’87), Peter ’96 (deceased), and Matt. Read Mike’s obituary for more information on how to honor his memory: legcy.co/3r1ur9n

Floma Brown John Addeo

Adolph Capurro ’49 Jeanne Capurro

Jason Brown Narrisa & Leroy Lindo

Diane Caravario Janet Harrigan

Yvonne Brown Narrisa & Leroy Lindo

Margaret Carberry Tom Carberry ’73

Adele Bruschera Bruno Zambonin ’56 & Lois Zambonin

Richard Carberry ’41 Tom Carberry ’73

Art Bruschera Bruno Zambonin ’56 & Lois Zambonin Ernie Burgi Karen & Conrad Grass Nita Burgi Karen & Conrad Grass Joyce Calanchini Lauren Wild ’99

Albert Brandi Cathy Brandi-Lint & Bob Lint

John Callaghan Helen Thorsen

Madeline Brandi Cathy Brandi-Lint & Bob Lint

Jesse Callejas ’03 Sal Callejas ’73 & Lucy Callejas Marie & Daniel Sampior Leon Sorhondo ’67 & Nicole Sorhondo

The Christian Brothers F.S.C. Allan Susoeff ’60 & Judy Susoeff

Frank Camilleri ’59 Anne Camilleri Abela ’61

Adeline Carpenter Kathleen & Charles White George Carpenter Kathleen & Charles White Bonnie Cassinelli Frank Cassinelli Dianne Changnon Phil Kelber Frank and Phyllis Charlton Kathleen & Frank Charlton, Jr. Edith Cherry Jamie Cherry & David Valentine The Class of 1950 Ed Summerville ’50 & Marjorie Summerville The Class of 1971 Melinda Pulizzano-Moorley ’71 & Phil Moorley

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Maurice “Moe” Murray ’41 Moe was a student of both St. Paul’s Grammar School and Sacred Heart High School. A proud Fightin’ Irish, he was a star football player during his time at SH. After graduation, Moe enlisted in the US Navy, marrying Helen Marie Murray shortly before serving in naval intelligence in the Pacific Theater. He later returned to San Francisco to help run the family business before beginning a 29-year career serving in the San Francisco Fire Department.

Together, Moe and Helen had two sons, and several grandchildren and great-grandchildren, who all loved him dearly. “Moe was a cheerful, charming man with a sharp mind and a wonderful spirit.” His obituary beautifully describes a vivacious man who built a loving family and lived the fullest life, touching the hearts of many along the way. Read Moe’s full obituary here for information on how to honor his memory: legcy.co/3ppwKmS

Miriam Conrado Iliana Hernandez & Richard Pence, Jr. Mike Cooke Joe Hurley ’61

Salvatrice Propst Defreitas ’73 Kathy Propst Mayorga Cruz ’64

Con Corkery Ann Corkery

Ann DeVost Vance DeVost ’65 & Nadine DeVost

Carmela Corritore Annette Wild Lauren Wild ’99

Dennis DeVost ’71 Vance DeVost ’65 & Nadine DeVost

Sam Corritore Annette Wild Lauren Wild ’99

Leonie DeVost Vance DeVost ’65 & Nadine DeVost

Ellen Mangini Crosson ’65 Patricia Mangini Jones ’66 & Steven Jones Kathy Mangini ’72

Haydee Diaz Dora Diaz & Louie Vargas

Bernard Cuburu Rosemary & Daryl Keiper John Cunnie ’52 Bob Ford ’52 & Marlene Ford Anne Curutchet Mary & Jean Curutchet & Sons

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Jean Curutchet Mary & Jean Curutchet & Sons

Jim Diggins ’44 Rob Aveson ’74 & Cathy Aveson Margaret Diggins

Tom Doonan ’57 Rose O’Leary Kay Duffy Tom Duffy ’52 & Ann Duffy Frank Dugan ’42 Rose O’Leary Mike Dunne John Centurioni ’73 & Julie Centurioni Madeline Ekegren Kathryn Ekegren & Phong Pham Bill Farrell ’79 Annette Farrell Claire Farrell Mary & Terry McHugh Thomas Farrell ’36 Mary & Terry McHugh Reverend Francis Filice ’39 Joseph Filice Michael Flood Rich Lucchesi ’55 & Valerie Lucchesi John Foran ’48 Connie Foran Pat Forbush Rob Aveson ’74 & Cathy Aveson John Ford Tom Duffy ’52 & Ann Duffy Bob Ford ’52 & Marlene Ford Nick Ford Bob Ford ’52 & Marlene Ford Rose Ford Bob Ford ’52 & Marlene Ford

Paul Doherty Pamela & Lawrence Manwiller

James Forsell ’53 Janet Harrigan

Wyatt Chung Domingo Lauren Wild ’99

Joe Forsell Janet Harrigan

Frank Doonan ’62 Rose O’Leary

Ruth Forsell Janet Harrigan

Phil Francesconi ’70 Janet Holland ’77

Donna Gray Sheehan

Kenneth Frey Denise & John Branch

Barbara Jean Greaves

Susan Frolichstein Jennifer Heyman

Rocco Gulli

Barbara Crotty Frost ’44 Mary Frost Sweeney ’75 & Jim Sweeney Brian Frost

Mary Frost Sweeney ’75 & Jim Sweeney

William Frost ’40

Mary Frost Sweeney ’75 & Jim Sweeney

Kelly Gallagher ’95

Nancy & Lloyd Coyne Lori Rolovich

Ester Garcia

Iliana Hernandez & Richard Pence, Jr.

Natale Gargano

WM Roger Gargano

Tin Chor Gee Mary Gee ’91

Barry Sheehan ’65 & Donna Gray

Jan & Tom Dennison

knocking at the door of your heart, waiting to enter?”

Lynn & Larry Lee

ST. JOHN BAPTIST DE LA SALLE

Sandra Gulli

Oscar Jimenez ’70

Dena Gumina

Frank Cassinelli

Russ Gumina ’62 & Jill Gumina

Hazel Jones

Gene Hanafin

Pamela & Lawrence Manwiller

Timothy Hanifin ’56

Pamela & Lawrence Manwiller

Jack Hart ’50

Carol Jones Hupke ’54 & Peter Hupke

Steven Jones

Patricia Mangini Jones ’66 & Steven Jones

Walter Jones

Heather Hart

Carol Jones Hupke ’54 & Peter Hupke

Ken Hattrut

Rich Lucchesi ’55 & Valerie Lucchesi

George Joost, Sr. ’44 Clara Joost

Timothy Heath

Paul Zgraggen ’50 & Helen Zgraggen

The Kardum & Portillo Family Kardum & Joe Portillo

Anne Holland ’81

Ralph Keeney

Marci Hooper

William Keiper

Judy Hurley

Cathy Kelber

Dolores Jacobberger

Mary Kelly

Ken Gandolfo ’70

Janet Holland ’77

Rosemary & Daryl Keiper

Frank Cassinelli

Ernie Gomes

“How long has Jesus been

Phil Kelber

Joe Hurley ’61 Nancy & Lloyd Coyne

Mary & Jean Curutchet & Sons

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

Jonathan Barkocy ’82

Robert J. Fanucchi ’56

Ronald Retana ’51

Bob Butticci ’52

Michael Fegan ’71

Joseph Ryan, Jr. ’66

Salvatrice Propst Defreitas ’73

David Figone ’72

Patricia Cayton Scott ’55

Max Delle Sedie ’64

E. Louis Filippi ’60

Alden Shea ’21

Dave Dillon ’47

Tom Landers ’45

Gerald Sheehy ’62

Jack Douglas ’71

Eva Fanucchi Moynihan ’55

Art Zanello ’51

Steve Driscoll ’49

Maurice Murray ’41

Paul Zgraggen ’50

Dennis Nunan ’65 *The alumni acknowledged here are only those for whom we received notification.

CELEBRATORY GIVING

Lu Ann Murtha Lynch ’74

Joyce Pasero

Noelle Cirimele Cruse ’74 & John Cruse

Lloyd Madigan

Joyce Pasero, longtime SHC staff member, passed away peacefully at home with her loving children by her side on March 1. She is preceded in death by her beloved husband, Lawrence Pasero ’69. Together, they raised two sons (Larry ’91 and Jason) and a daughter (Lisa ’98). Joyce was also the proud grandmother of seven beautiful grandchildren, three of whom are current SHC students. Those who knew Joyce remember her warm, caring, genuine nature, and her dedication to the SHC community. Read Joyce’s obituary for more information on how to honor her memory: bit.ly/joycepasero

Christine & Louis Pezzola

Bobbe Maguire

Frank Maguire ’58 & Bobbe Maguire

Emil Mangini

Patricia Mangini Jones ’66 & Steven Jones Kathy Mangini ’72

Hilda Mangini

Patricia Mangini Jones ’66 & Steven Jones Kathy Mangini ’72

Eulogia Mariategue

Catalina & Julio Mariategue

Julian Mariategue

Catalina & Julio Mariategue

Anthony Marvier 1917 Philip Marvier ’54

James Mattias Rose Kelly

Mary & Jean Curutchet & Sons

Tommy Kelly

Mary & Jean Curutchet & Sons

Claire Kendall

Janet Harrigan

The Kennedy Family

Joe Kennedy, Sr. ’65 & Clo Kennedy

Denise Kent ’77

Janet Holland ’77

Albert Kinas

Carol & Jim Enright

Joan Kinas

Carol & Jim Enright

Lena Koeppen Jim Koeppen

Cyrus Kon ’71

Melinda Pulizzano-Moorley ’71 & Phil Moorley

Shirley Kramer

Harry Kramer ’52

Mia Myung Shim Kwon Rhea & Ike Kwon

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Norma Landucci Linda Landucci

Maureen Laval

Colleen & Tim Williams

Fernanda Lazaro

Fe Lazaro-Wuerstle & Paul Wuerstle

Angelo Leone

Rosie Lawlor Horan ’65 & Jim Horan

Janet Hart Leone ’65

Cathy Mattias

Jack McDonagh

Donna McDonagh

Vincent McGovern

Cecilia Cilia McGovern ’48

Ed McHugh Mary & Terry McHugh Eileen McHugh Kathleen & Charles White

Rosie Lawlor Horan ’65 & Jim Horan

Laura Leone

Rosie Lawlor Horan ’65 & Jim Horan

Michael Leung

“Do not have any anxiety

John and Rosemary Levine

about the future.

Lillian But ’10

Tom O’Connell ’67 & Barbara O’Connell

Rosemary Levine

Tom O’Connell ’67 & Barbara O’Connell

Norman Lew

Norene & Peter dePeñaloza

Leave everything in God’s hands for he will take care of you.”

ST. JOHN BAPTIST DE LA SALLE

Frank McHugh Kathleen & Charles White Ursula McHugh Mary & Terry McHugh Dennis McMahon Linda Landucci Thomas McSherry Beatrice & Thomas McSherry The Meneses Family Lani & John Meneses Reverend Thomas Merson Colleen & Tim Williams Dorothy Mitchell Iliana Hernandez & Richard Pence, Jr. Jo Ann Momono Donna Seid Helen Monaco Kazumi & Rob Monaco Richard Monaco Kazumi & Rob Monaco

Joseph Thomas Ryan, Jr. ’66 Joseph Thomas Ryan, Jr. ’66 was a proud graduate of Sacred Heart where he was a star football player. He went on to attend the University of California at Berkeley before enlisting in the United States Army and serving two tours of duty in Vietnam. Eventually, Joe returned to the states where he would obtain a history degree from Humboldt State University. His long and varied career included work in the lumber industry, the US Postal Service, and as an educator in the San Francisco Unified School District. He retired in 2014 and enjoyed his time spent with family, traveling, concert-going, and reading. Throughout the years, Joe remained connected to the SHC community as a generous investor and as a patron of our many community events. Those close to Joe remember his humble nature, and the love he had for his large family. To celebrate Joe’s life, and for information on how to honor his memory, please read his full obituary here: legcy.co/2NCQDZS

CELEBRATORY GIVING

Andrew Moore ’08 Joanne Moore

John O’Rourke ’42 Mary O’Rourke

Jeremy Phillips ’89 Janet & James Phillips

Joseph Roche ’53 Mary O’Rourke

Bruno Morelli Ann & Peter Morelli

Laura O’Rourke Ian O’Rourke ’19

Jerry Phillips Sara Graham

George Morris, Jr. Florence Morris

Chizzie & Dick Omori Sharon Yasukawa

Gregory Morris ’01 Barbara & Dennis Morris

Patrick Pallari ’62 Frank Pallari, Jr. ’57 & Maureen Pallari

Merlin Porter, III ’81 Gregory Porter ’78 & Kathy Brady-Porter

Seamus Rogan John O’Donoghue & Shauna O’Donoghue

Cornelius Murphy ’37 Mike Murphy ’69 & Meg Murphy Josephine Murphy Mike Murphy ’69 & Meg Murphy

Julian Pardini ’49 Chuck Pardini ’75 & Zoe Ann Hinson-Pardini Kathryn Pardini

Maureen Mickey Murphy Joe Hurley ’61

Anita Parton Annette Wild Lauren Wild ’99

Timothy Murphy Joe Hurley ’61

Jesusa Petersen Marie & Daniel Sampior

Dick Murray Philip Marvier ’54

Alex Petrini ’18 Mary & Bob Petrini

Steve Musich ’52 Bob Ford ’52 & Marlene Ford

Bob Petrini Mary & Bob Petrini

Eugene Needham Ann & Brian Kyne

Tommy Petrini Mary & Bob Petrini

Merlin Porter, Jr. Gregory Porter ’78 & Kathy Brady-Porter Michael Propst ’72 Kathy Propst Mayorga Cruz ’64 Ken Quan Laura & Ken Quan John Quinn Dennis Quinn ’70 & Vicky Quinn Ed Rhein Mike Murphy ’69 & Meg Murphy Ev Rhein Mike Murphy ’69 & Meg Murphy Robert Robideaux Joan Mahood Robideaux ’50

Ruth Rooney Janet Harrigan Bill Ryan ’42 Jean Ryan James Ryan ’10 Jean Ryan Joanne Ryan Mike Johnston ’71 & Cris Johnston Mike Murphy ’69 & Meg Murphy Rosine Ryan Dan Ryan ’69 Warren & Natalie Sandell Warren Sandell ’55 & Natalie Sandell Robert Sattui ’47 Marie Sattui Sean Saunders ’70 Kathy Mangini ’72

Alice Neff Roger Neff ’57 Kenneth Neff ’50 Roger Neff ’57 Jack Noonan ’50 Frank Noonan ’52 & Lois Noonan John and Catherine O’Connell Tom O’Connell ’67 & Barbara O’Connell Robert O’Leary Rose O’Leary Jim O’Malley Diane O’Malley & Fran Finnegan, II Marion O’Malley Diane O’Malley & Fran Finnegan, II Frank O’Rourke ’44 Mary O’Rourke

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Arthur Zanello ’51 Proud Sacred Heart alumnus Arthur Zanello ’51 (pictured fourth from the left) served as a member of the original Board of Regents alongside schoolmate and Chair Julian Pardini ’49. Over the course of a decade of service on the Board, Art contributed to the merging of schools in 1987 that would create Sacred Heart Cathedral Preparatory. His leadership as a longtime member of the Building Committee was instrumental in the successful construction of the Herbst Library & Information Center. Frank Rollo ’58 attributes his own participation on the Board of Regents to Art’s leadership. Frank shares, “He was a transformational thinker who aimed to push SHC forward. He was steadfast in his commitment to SHC, and enjoyed working behind the scenes.” Art is survived by his loving wife, Sylvia, and daughter, Christine.

Rosalie Scalise Tallerico Theresa & William Bastida Peter Sexton ’34 Karen Sexton & Robert McAleese Cynthia and Robert Shannon Norma Yee ’84 & Carey Woo Alden Shea ’21 Iliana Hernandez & Richard Pence, Jr. Kevin Sheehy ’60 Dennis Sheehy ’56 & Karen Sheehy Maria Shirar Gerald Shirar ’64 & Tracy Lombardi Bill Shore, Jr. Bill Shore ’52 & Jeanne Shore Ashley Simpson Joan Mahood Robideaux ’50

Paul William Zgraggen ’50 Paul William Zgraggen ’50 was born and raised in San Francisco, a city he loved dearly, and he was a proud graduate of both Notre Dame des Victoires and Sacred Heart High School. At SH, he was a star football player who was named All-Catholic Prep Team and was an All-City player. In 2002, Paul was the recipient of the Sacred Heart Cathedral Lasallian Vincentian Service Award, the most distinguished honor bestowed upon members of our proud alumni community who live out our charisms, "Enter to Learn, Leave to Serve." Those who knew Paul remember him as a great storyteller, often recounting his exciting experiences globetrotting along with his loving wife, Helen.

“Paul cherished his years with the Christian Brothers at Sacred Heart and was deeply committed to assuring the future of our educational mission,” said Director of Stewardship & Future Gifts John Vigo ’81. “Paul faithfully supported every event, project and school initiative over the past several decades and was a leader within our alumni community. He will be deeply missed.” To celebrate Paul’s life, and for information on how to honor his memory, please read his full obituary here: bit.ly/PaulZgraggen

Josephine Sowell Heather Ramsey & Daniel Sowell

Deanne Travis Travis Household

Foster Wild Lauren Wild ’99

Mary Sullivan Laura Lee

Eugene Udovich, Jr. ’63 Sharon Udovich

Emilio Tallerico Theresa & William Bastida

Evangelina Villasica Catalina & Julio Mariategue

Madeline Wild Annette Wild Lauren Wild ’99

Anne Marie Tassone Tad Tassone ’69 & Barbara Tassone

Peregrina Villasica Catalina & Julio Mariategue

Mary Thiel Vido Thiel ’65 Henry Thone Eileen Benisano-Thone & Charles Thone Maya Thone Eileen Benisano-Thone & Charles Thone Angelina Tognotti Dave Tognotti ’65 & Cecilia Tognotti Rico Tognotti Dave Tognotti ’65 & Cecilia Tognotti

Alexander Von Hauffe Walt von Hauffe ’58 George Von Hauffe Walt von Hauffe ’58 Walt von Hauffe ’58 Walt von Hauffe ’58 Sue Ann Walsh Philip Doherty ’61 Sean White Lori Rolovich

Art and Laura Williams Colleen & Tim Williams Fung Yee Norma Yee ’84 & Carey Woo Agostino Zambonin Bruno Zambonin ’56 & Lois Zambonin Lena Zambonin Bruno Zambonin ’56 & Lois Zambonin Jonathan Zink ’69 Maureen Zink

Don Wild ’61 Rosemary & Carlos Rivas Annette Wild Lauren Wild ’99

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James Reardon ’46 Trust James Reardon ’46 was a student at Sacred Heart High School at a time when most students went to clock in at part-time jobs after the last bell of the day rang. Reardon’s good friend, Tom Walsh ’46, remembers him as a good student from a tightly knit neighborhood community. Growing up, Reardon lived on the same block as another schoolmate, Bill Henneberry ’48, beloved community member and namesake of the SHC practice field. After graduation, James enlisted in the US military and served during the Korean War before returning to San Francisco and starting a career with Wells Fargo Bank.

Over the years, Reardon never forgot about his time at Sacred Heart, and he stayed connected by supporting school events, donating to endowed scholarship funds, building funds, and SHC’s Fund for Excellence. The most impactful of Reardon’s gifts was written into his estate plan and came more than a decade after his passing in 2017, totaling more than $400,000.

SHC students now and into the future will benefit from Reardon’s thoughtful planning, illustrating how truly transformative legacy planning can be. Visit shcp.planmylegacy.org for information about how you can include SHC in your planned giving.

living legends honored with endowment

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his year, a group of investors created individual endowed scholarships to honor two of SHC’s most beloved community members — Sister Frances Meyer, DC, and Brother Joseph Fabiano, FSC. Brother Joseph is a beacon of the SHC community — his kindness and warmth can be immediately felt by all in his presence, and his dedication to SHC is palpable. He joined Sacred Heart High School in 1966, and over the years he has served as an instructor of ethics, a four-year classical Latin languages course series, Italian, and beginning in 1992, as a library services assistant. “When I arrived the school library was slightly larger than a regular classroom with floor-to-ceiling bookshelves, and situated in the basement level of the old classroom building where the Student Life Center now stands.” Brother Joseph has seen SHC through many transformations — from an all-boys school with a gritty reputation, to one of the most sought-after Catholic co-educational college preparatory schools in the Bay Area.

In her own words, Sister Frances “... came with the merger in 1987,” and she began as a religious studies, mathematics and biology teacher. In subsequent years she would focus her instruction in mathematics only and after rounding out her time in the classroom, she would eventually serve as the Irish Prep Shop manager and as a solid presence in the main office.

Sister Frances is a major Fightin’ Irish Athletics fan counting volleyball, basketball and football among her favorite sports to watch. Of all the roles Sister Frances has fulfilled over the years, perhaps most iconic is her role as scoreboard keeper at athletic events.

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As an educational institution with a long and rich history in San Francisco, SHC is accustomed to change. Especially today, when change has become a part of our day-to-day experience navigating a global pandemic, we find comfort in locating reliable constants. Brother Joseph and Sister Frances represent the unalterable strength of our mission and the charisms of our Holy Founders, and that strength is precisely what the endowment celebrates.

For the leadership benefactors of the endowments, it was important to establish these funds before the duo retires so that Brother Joseph and Sister Frances could witness the transformative power of the funds named in their honor. Director of Stewardship & Future Giving John Vigo ’81 reflects, “Brother Joseph and Sister Frances will see first-hand the impact of their endowed scholarships while also knowing that their years of service are deeply valued and appreciated by thousands of alumni, parents, faculty and current students. They are living legends.”

Today, pledges to the endowments are quickly approaching $400,000 — guaranteeing transformative Lasallian Vincentian Catholic education to students in need. Visit shcp.edu/ give to make a gift to either or both of these transformational endowment funds.

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