MAGAZINE SUMMER 2024

A Message from Dr. Skrade magazine

Dear SHC Community,

The end of the school year is a special time because it allows for moments of reflection of our blessings to be Sacred Heart Cathedral.

From the first week of the school year to our culminating ceremonies and celebrations, we witnessed the long-lasting power of this humble community. In the fall, we experienced an outpouring of prayers and love from the community for Brother Arnold Stewart, FSC, former principal, who was a pillar of strength and faith, and passed away peacefully under the grace of God.

The school year was filled with many “firsts” as we kicked off the most successful Walkathon in school history due to the hard work and goodwill of the Sacred Heart Cathedral community. Also, the SHC Flag Football team was launched, the 10th sports program offered to girls to provide more opportunities for our young women to participate in high school athletics, and potentially, at the collegiate level. The 46th Annual SHC Irish Invitational raised a record-breaking amount, over $200,000, to support athletics-related equipment for the Marchbank Field project in Daly City. We honored two extraordinary alumni at our Founders Day Mass. Daughter of Charity, Sr. Georgina Severin, DC ’98, and Steven Krauss ’69 humbly and graciously accepted the Lasallian Vincentian Alumni Award, given to individuals who dedicate themselves to making a positive difference in the lives of others. These are just a few of the many moments that occurred this year that are a reminder of why Sacred Heart Cathedral is blessed.

As you read this issue of SHC Magazine, I encourage you to reflect on the blessings bestowed upon the Sacred Heart Cathedral community, especially the Class of 2024, who leave our care to embark on new journeys and paths with a true understanding of what it means to serve. The Class of 2024, who arrived during the most difficult time in school history, will be remembered more for their enduring spirit, resilience and faith—and we proudly honor them within these pages. We also pay tribute to SHC faculty and staff members who proudly served our community to provide the finest Lasallian Vincentian Catholic Education in the Bay Area. Finally, we highlight the newest members of our community, the Class of 2028.

We celebrate the Class of 2024 for their accomplishments. From leading in the fields of competition and excelling in the classroom to performing on stage and serving community members in need, they embody the grace and spirit of our Founders and will continue to do so moving forward.

We wish the Class of 2024, the class of resiliency, the best. Live Jesus in Our Hearts.

In Gratitude,

Melinda Lawlor Skrade, PhD President

OFFICE OF COMMUNICATIONS & MARKETING

Marcus Tolero ’98

Director of Communications

Mark Pardini ’88

Creative Director

Giselle Palacios-Delmundo ’94

Communications & Marketing Graphic Designer

Lucie Duffort

Communications & Marketing Associate

Thai Chu

Photography Manager

CONTRIBUTORS

Stephanie Aclan ’25; Victoria Ball ’16; Margi Beima; Kevin Buckley ’13; Madison Cashin ’24; Isabella Cerri ’16; Chami Choi ’24; Thai Chu; Club Soda Productions; Anita Diaz; Lucie Duffort; Mona Fowler; Brian Ong; Orange Photography; Giselle Palacios-Delmundo ’94; Mark Pardini ’88; Prestige Photography; Sergio Sazo ’18; Charlie Strella ’19

Marcus Tolero ’98; Catherine Tsang ’25

FRONT & BACK COVERS: Thai Chu

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class of 2024

LOUIS A. MEYER ’55 GENERAL SCHOLASTIC EXCELLENCE AWARD

Tobey Do

Naima Ellers

Logan Graves

Theo Halladay

Eric Huynh

Ryan Joyce

Jack Kennedy

Liv Kirkeby

Anna Lewis

Emma Maguire

Courtney Mar-Lew

Luke Moore

Kyungho Nam

Felix Niemi

Bridget Panina

Eva-Marie Salgado

Elliott Scott

Julianne Tang

Vivian Tran

Ryder Villaroman

Kyon Zeinali

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.

distinguished awards

CARITAS AWARD

Eric Huynh

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

LABOURÉ AWARD

Kaitlin Ruegg

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

BROTHER CONRAD AWARD FOR SCHOOL SPIRIT

Sebastian Gonzalez-Moore

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.

MATTHEW ENGLANDER AWARD

Sebastian Gonzalez-Moore

For exemplary perseverance in the vocation of a student and given in memory of a member of the Class of 1964 to a student who has succeeded in the face of a physical challenge.

ROBERT WEST ’39 LOYALTY AND SERVICE AWARD

Kate Cassidy

Established by the West family, this award honors Robert D. West ’39, longtime Alumni Association volunteer. By vote of the graduating class, it is presented annually to the graduate who best exemplifies the spirit of loyalty and service to SHC.

LEADERSHIP AWARD

Jasminder Mann

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

class of 2024: college acceptances

257 colleges and universities across 44 states, and 7 countries.

Abilene Christian University • Alfred University  • American University 

Arizona State University-Tempe  • Assumption University

Azusa Pacific University • Bard College • Barry University • Bates College

Baylor University  • Belmont University • Binghamton University

Boise State University • Boston College • Boston University 

Boston University  • Brandeis University  • Brown University

Bryant University • Butler University

California State Polytechnic University-San Luis Obispo 

California Baptist University  • California College of the Arts

California Lutheran University • California State Polytechnic University-Humboldt

California State Polytechnic University-Pomona 

California State University Maritime Academy

California State University-Bakersfield

California State University-Channel Islands • California State University-Chico 

California State University-Dominguez Hills • California State University-East Bay 

California State University-Fresno 

• California State University-Fullerton 

California State University-Long Beach 

California State University-Monterey Bay

California State University-Northridge 

California State University-Sacramento 

California State University-San Marcos • California State University-Stanislaus

Carleton College • Carnegie Mellon University 

Case Western Reserve University • Chapman University 

Clark Atlanta University • Clark University • College of Charleston

Colorado Mesa University • Colorado School of Mines 

Colorado State University-Fort Collins  • Columbia College Chicago

Concordia University-Wisconsin

• Connecticut College • Cornell University

Creighton University • CUNY John Jay College of Criminal Justice

Denison University • DePaul University 

Dominican University of California 

• Dillard University

• Drake University

Drexel University • Dublin City University • East Carolina University

Elon University • Emerson College

• Emmanuel College

Endicott College • Ferris State University

• Florida Southern College

Fordham University

• Franklin and Marshall College

George Mason University

• Gonzaga University

Grand Canyon University-Traditional Campus • Hawaii Pacific University

Hendrix College • High Point University

• Hofstra University

Howard University • Indiana University-Bloomington

Iowa State University • James Madison University

Johns Hopkins University • Johnson & Wales University-Providence

Kenyon College • Kettering University • Lafayette College • Lake Forest College

Lehigh University  • Lesley University • Lewis & Clark College 

Lewis & Clark College  • Lindenwood University • Linfield University

Long Island University-Post • Louisiana State University and A & M College 

Loyola Marymount University  • Loyola University Chicago 

Loyola University Maryland • Loyola University New Orleans

Manhattan College • Marquette University • Marshall University

Maryville University of Saint Louis • Menlo College

Metropolitan State University of Denver • Miami University-Oxford

Michigan State University • Montana State University

Montclair State University • Mount Saint Mary's University

New York Institute of Technology • New York University

Northeastern University

• Northern Arizona University

Northwestern University

• Ohio State University-Main Campus

Oregon State University

• Oregon State University-Cascades

Pace University Pacific University

• Palm Beach Atlantic University

Pennsylvania State University-Beaver Campus

Pennsylvania State University-Main Campus

Pepperdine University • Pitzer College

Pomona College

• Portland State University

Salutatorian Juliana Valeria Munoz Ruiz

Princeton University

• Providence College • Purdue University-Main Campus

Reed College • Regis University • Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute

Rhodes College • Robert Morris University

Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology

Saint Joseph's University

• Rochester Institute of Technology 

• Rutgers University-New Brunswick

• Saint Louis University

Saint Mary's College of California

San Francisco State University

Santa Barbara City College

Sarah Lawrence College

Seattle Pacific University

Simmons University

• San Diego State University

• San Jose State University 

• Santa Clara University

• School of the Art Institute of Chicago

• Seattle University • Seton Hall University

• Sonoma State University

• Southern Methodist University

Southern Oregon University • St. John's University-New York

Stanford University

• Stevens Institute of Technology

Stony Brook University

Syracuse University

• Suffolk University

• SUNY at Purchase College

• Temple University

• Temple University-Japan

Texas A&M University-College Station • Texas Christian University

Texas State University

• The American University of Paris

The George Washington University The New School

The University of Alabama • The University of British Columbia

The University of Montana

• The University of Tampa

The University of Tennessee-Knoxville • The University of Texas at Dallas

Tulane University of Louisiana

• Union College • University College Dublin

University of Alabama at Birmingham

University of Arkansas

University of California-Berkeley

University of California-Irvine

• University of Arizona

• University of Calgary

• University of California-Davis

• University of California-Los Angeles

University of California-Merced

University of California-San Diego

• University of California-Riverside

• University of California-Santa Barbara

University of California-Santa Cruz • University of Chicago

University of Colorado Boulder • University of Colorado Colorado Springs

University of Colorado Denver • University of Connecticut

University of Dayton

• University of Delaware • University of Denver

University of Hartford • University of Hawaii at Manoa • University of Idaho

University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign • University of Illinois Chicago

University of Indianapolis • University of Iowa • University of Kansas

University of La Verne • University of Limerick • University of Maine

University of Massachusetts-Amherst • University of Massachusetts-Boston University of Miami • University of Minnesota-Twin Cities

University of Mississippi

• University of Missouri-St Louis

University of Nevada-Las Vegas • University of Nevada-Reno

University of New Hampshire-Main Campus • University of New Haven

University of New Mexico-Main Campus • University of New Orleans

University of North Carolina at Charlotte • University of North Florida

University of Oregon • University of Pittsburgh-Pittsburgh Campus 

University of Portland • University of Puget Sound • University of Redlands

University of Rhode Island • University of Richmond • University of Rochester

University of San Diego • University of San Francisco

University of South Carolina-Columbia • University of Southern California

University of St Thomas • University of the Pacific • University of Toronto

University of Utah • University of Vermont

University of Washington-Seattle • University of Wisconsin-Madison

University of Wyoming • Waldorf University • Washington State University

Washington University in St Louis • Wellesley College • Wesleyan University

West Chester University of Pennsylvania • West Valley College

West Virginia University • Western Washington University

Westmont College • Whittier College • Willamette University

Woodbury University • Yale University

 denotes matriculation

Valedictorian Callum McArthur

class of 2024 ON CAMPUS

CHAMY CHOI

Chamy Choi received acceptance from nine colleges around the country. He chose to stay local and will attend the University of California, Berkeley. “UC Berkeley is the place where I want to initiate something new. This is the place that called my passions to further my desire and aspirations as a film major. Out of all the institutions I visited, UC Berkeley felt more alive just by seeing the level of enjoyment the students expressed throughout the campus.” During his time at SHC, Chamy was an i2 Scholar, Tea Club cofounder, an Emerald contributor, a student intern for the Office of Communications and Marketing and the Admissions Department and a member of the varsity boys volleyball team in his junior year. “Throughout the four-year roller coaster, I learned to remember and value the small things whether it's an iconic moment in the classroom or that huge kill during a sports match.”

SELAM AKLILU

Selam Aklilu is looking forward to starting the next chapter of her academic career next fall at the University of Southern California, where she will major in Human Biology. Aklilu was president of the Black Student Union, director of Lasallian Vincentian Youth Food Pantry Service and a De Paul Scholar and a California Scholarship Federation Scholar. “One important lesson I've learned at SHC that I intend on carrying with me as I enter college is the importance of being proactive. Learning how to go out of my own way to make sure I am prepared is something that I am so glad to have developed during my time here at SHC.“

BRIDGET PANINA

In the fall, Bridget Panina will attend the University of California, Santa Barbara. Panina will major in History of Law and Public Policy. “I want to pursue law, specifically constitutional and policy law when I am older. UCSB has a great College of Letters and Science and they have so many co-curricular and extra-curricular opportunities.” At SHC, Panina was a runner for Varsity Cross Country and Track and Field and was a De Paul Scholar. “An important lesson I learned was to have self-efficacy in my ability to complete things I start. Self-efficacy is not just self-confidence. It allows me to know I can do hard things and do them well if I put in the effort and time. The academic rigor of SHC allowed me to be challenged and be proactive in my studying and learning habits.”

LOGAN GRAVES

Logan Graves received acceptance from 13 universities, including Princeton University, Yale University and Brown University. He ultimately chose Stanford University because he said, ‘Stanford is ‘The room where it's happening.’" It was at the forefront of the internet revolution, and once again it's on the leading edge with AI!” Graves leaves SHC after serving as student body president, varsity soccer co-captain, De Paul Scholar and TEDxYouth Speaker mentor. Graves said SHC fostered a sense of agency and that it helped him discover his own. “In a school like SHC, a place where you're offered plenty of resources and opportunities, it's on you to make use of them, realizing that there are no hard-set rules was crucial,” Graves said. He looks forward to meeting new people at Stanford and will major in Symbolic Systems.

graduate profiles

ISABELLA RINALDI

Isabella Rinaldi chose to attend the University of Southern California next fall because of their emphasis on interdisciplinary learning, study abroad programs and the student-to-teacher ratio. During her time at SHC, she was president of the Women’s Empowerment CCC, captain of the Debate Team, TEDxYouth co-director, managing editor of the Emerald and a member of Lasallian Vincentian Youth. She added, “I think during my time at SHC, I learned the only person you are “competing” with is yourself. Everyone else is on their own path and that is beautiful, but to remain level-headed and confident in who you are and your passions is what will guide you wherever you wish to go…I am very grateful for my experience at SHC exactly as it was and I think everything that happened shaped me into the person I am today. I feel so lucky to have graduated from such a wonderful school. ” Rinaldi will major in Cognitive Neuroscience.

LUKAS SEUFERT

Lukas Seufert will attend Oregon State University next fall and will major in Computer Science. Seufert was an active member of the SHC community. He served as co-director of TEDxSHC Youth and was a member of the Cross Country team and the Coding Club. “The most important lesson I've learned at SHC is the importance of dedication. Whether it's the various projects I've worked on inside of i2 or even something as simple as a group assignment, only dedication can finish that assignment. Motivation is great when it's available, but only dedication can finish a project.” Seufert said he will miss the community but looks forward to the next step in his academic journey.

CALLUM MCARTHUR

Callum McArthur, who received acceptance from five universities, will attend Cornell University next Fall and plans on majoring in Viticulture and Enology. “I wanted to attend a university that could deeply foster my academic and professional passions as well as provide a new and exciting environment where I could experience an entirely new world and help me grow as a person,” he said. McArthur added that while at SHC he said, “I learned to value good work, rather than simply just doing work. The SHC community fostered my growth in such a way that I became excited to put effort into a project if I knew that I could put my best foot forward.” McArthur said he plans on spending the summer with lifelong friends he made at SHC.

The Classes of 2020 & 2024 Forever Linked by the Support of SHC

By Marcus Tolero ’98

a class of theirOWN

Alden Standley ’20 spent countless hours preparing for this moment. Her cap and gown were perfect. She memorized her speech. She was ready to play her part in the graduation ceremony. Everything was in place, and she took a deep breath, sat in front of her computer and pressed the record button.

It was spring 2020, the height of the COVID-19 pandemic, and Standley prerecorded her valedictorian speech from her living room. Her speech would eventually be transmitted to the Class of 2020 online. “I remember the day, as well as my graduation, feeling very surreal. Without the final months and weeks of my senior year, I had struggled to grapple with the end of high school and my impending transition to college,” Standley said. “The opportunity to be the class valedictorian and share my speech online was an amazing experience. I am so grateful to the staff and administration at SHC, who did their best to celebrate our class.”

From March 2020 to the end of that school year, the Sacred Heart Cathedral community came together in the most unique and strenuous circumstances to help the Class of 2020 endure months of uncertainty and pain to reach the pinnacle of their high school career—graduation. But as they caringly ushered out one class during that difficult time, the SHC staff rallied around another class that had yet to step on campus–the Class of 2024, whose four-year journey to graduation is a testament to the perseverance and resilience of the students and the SHC community.

Director of Admissions & Enrollment Jonathan Lim and the Admissions Department are responsible for introducing new families and students into SHC. Every year, they follow a stringent schedule when admitting a class. In the spring of 2020, the regular welcome mat for the incoming Class of 2024 changed dramatically. Decisions and registration moved online. In-person meetings with parents migrated to Zoom. The workday for the Admissions team now included early mornings and late nights.

“We all adjusted to notify these parents and students digitally. We also had a few more conversations on the phone, during hours that are not your normal business hours. This community came together to be able to serve these families that weren't even current students here,” Lim said. “As adults, we struggled with the pandemic. Imagine

the kids. You’re talking about 14 and 15-year-olds coming into a situation where they are not fully formed emotionally and mentally.”

The first year of high school is about developing connections with new classmates, navigating an unfamiliar campus and adjusting to teachers and curriculum. When the Class of 2024 arrived at a distance (digitally) in the fall of 2020 after not experiencing an 8th-grade graduation, the adjustment was not easy for some. “I ended my 8th grade with straight A’s. Because of that, I expected to coast through my first year of high school relatively easily. The pandemic, which was only supposed to last a few months, was difficult. Calling learning from home a challenge is an understatement,” Lukas Seufert ’24 said. “It was comforting to know that the rest of my class seemed to be doing the exact same thing too,” he said.

Sacred Heart Cathedral was one of the first schools in San Francisco to transition to online learning. To ensure the new students were supported, staff went beyond the call of duty to make the Class of 2024 feel a part of the community. Students received welcome packages filled with SHC items by delivery. Frosh orientation was meticulously planned for Zoom and included informative sessions facilitated by faculty members and student leaders. Additionally, the Student Council organized Frosh Families, which grouped 10 students with a student council member and teacher moderator. This unique idea provided opportunities for them to bond with their classmates through games and icebreakers.

Assistant Principal for Student Life Christine Buell was one of the many staff members who played a pivotal role in ensuring a smooth transition for the students. “We wanted to make sure that the Class of 2024 understood the culture of SHC, even without being on campus,” she said. “We tried to offer chances for students to socialize, which is something they didn’t get to do as they graduated from 8th grade and started high school.”

Learning from a distance can only provide a glimpse of the SHC culture. During fall 2020, administrators and operations staff worked tirelessly to welcome students back to school. After receiving approval from the San Francisco Department of Public Health to open the campus back up to in-person/hybrid learning in January 2021, the Class of 2024 could finally live out the SHC experience. Participating in athletic practices and competitions, performing on stage, visiting the library and laughing with new classmates breathed new life and optimism into the class.

A message of hope amid the stormclouds

Bridget Panina ’24 said, “The transition to in-person learning went pretty smoothly. I was very happy to be in school amongst my peers finally. I will always remember that excitement and joy to be learning with my contemporaries for the first time. I learned how resilient we are as humans. The pressure and trials of daily life may mount, but the pandemic taught me that I have the power to overcome. My class exhibits that on a daily basis because our environment

was so different from anyone else's who had gone through SHC. We found ways to reclaim our experiences and have a wonderful time together.”

As time went on, a return to normal student life began. Classrooms were once again full and the campus was brimming with activity— and the Class of 2024 moved on in stride, from excited freshmen and experienced sophomores to hopeful juniors and senior leaders. Some played key roles in capturing a state football title. Others graced the stage for Frankenstein. A few presented their ideas of change under the bright lights of TEDxSHC Youth. All achieved levels of academic success that opened a door of possibilities beyond SHC. Dr. Angelica Bailon, Director of Diversity, Equity, Inclusion & Belonging, College Advisor, noticed that this class was different from others. There was a resiliency to their character.

formative life experience (high school) during an unprecedented time. That they have accomplished a lot in their own right and even if they didn’t do everything,” Bailon said. “I do feel a sense of pride to be part of a team of people that cares so much about helping students to thrive. These students have some of the best support systems anyone could ask for in the form of SHC faculty, staff, coaches and their families.” The Class of 2024 was accepted to 269 colleges and universities including Yale University, Stanford University, the University of California, Berkeley and the University of Chicago.

The challenges the class endured showed them the power of perseverance and the importance of community. Class valedictorian, Callum McArthur ’24 , explained that SHC fostered a sense of community, especially for him and his classmates during the most challenging time in school history. “I learned that I work best when I have an end goal in sight, and I think that having a superordinate goal to unite our class, even if it’s just returning to normal, can be a beautiful and uniting thing.”

“As a college advisor, I have made it a point to acknowledge that these students have gone through a

Four years ago, the SHC community rallied around the Class of 2020 to ensure their final months at SHC were a memorable experience. Staff and teachers traveled across the Bay Area to deliver graduation packages to students sheltering in place. And for those who wanted a resemblance of a ceremony, SHC set up a small stage on campus in the La Salle Plaza for seniors to receive diplomas in front of their families and SHC administrators. One student who went on stage to receive a diploma was Alden Standley. “I felt so much more empathy and understanding for the teachers and administrators, who I knew were doing their best to support each one of us while also going through a challenging and uncertain time in their own lives,” she said. “In my speech, I spoke about the importance of community and SHC’s mission, Enter to Learn, Leave to Serve. Reflecting on my own experience at SHC, I encouraged the senior class to use our SHC community as an inspiration for building community wherever we went.”

Four years later, these words rang true as the Class of 2024 persevered and through sheer resilience, experienced something they hadn’t experienced in their lifetime–a true graduation ceremony in front of family, friends and an SHC community that supported them along the way.

Welcome Class of 2024!

Alden Standley '20

Tough start

A graduation to remember

SHC Faculty & Staff stepping up to honor grads

irish factoids ON CAMPUS

Exploration and dissemination were on full display at this year’s TEDxSHC Youth event as students from SHC and around the Bay Area presented ideas meant to reshape the world. This was the 10th anniversary of this event, which is run entirely by the students.

In May, 17 students visited Senegal for a unique cultural exchange. Students visited local villages, toured wetlands, immersed themselves in Senegalese culture and enjoyed traditional meals.

Logan Graves ’24 was one of eight San Francisco recipients of this year’s National Merit Scholarship, awarded to students who demonstrate the strongest combination of accomplishments, skills and potential for success in rigorous college studies. A committee of college admissions officers and high school counselors selected Graves because of his academic achievements. Congratulations, Logan!

The SHC community gathered for the Founders Day Mass on May 2 to honor Lasallian Vincentian Alumni Awardees Sr. Georgina Severin, DC ’98 and Steven Krauss ’69. Their dedication and commitment to making a positive difference in the lives of others serve as an inspiration to us. Congratulations!

The varsity boys volleyball team, for the second year in a row, received the 2024 CCS Scholastic Team Award for Highest GPA in CCS. Congratulations to these student-athletes for accomplishing this amazing academic feat!

news, notes, etc.

Student Life Center Renovation Update

Construction crews completed the first phase of the Sister Teresa Piro, DC, Student Life Center

Atrium Renovation in early May. The creation of two new 450-square-foot flexible learning spaces on the second floor was a much-needed addition to the SLC. One of these new spaces will be named for The Herbst Foundation.

This is the latest of many efforts by the school to meet the growing needs of the student population. These spaces will also serve as collaborative spaces and conference rooms for faculty and staff, featuring modular furniture, two LED screens, glass walls, and air conditioning.

"We are blessed by investors who understand the value of providing optimal programmatic spaces for students and teachers, athletes and coaches,” President Melinda Skrade said. “These combined efforts reflect the commitment to the mission and vision for Sacred Heart Cathedral. The benevolent partnership of the Gellert Foundation with the installation of the new lobby in Phase 3 will make this dream become a reality.”

This summer, the second phase of renovations will include building office spaces in the Pavilion and preparation for the installation of a new elevator.

1WeekIrish A Success

Thanks to the generosity and kindness of the SHC community, we raised $234,000 during 1WeekIrish (March 18-22). Giving for the week was inspired by a generous investor who made a $150,000 gift. This amazing effort by the community will support the educational tools SHC provides to its students to help them become service-oriented leaders.

“The significance of 1WeekIrish is not only about the amount of funds raised. It’s a reflection of the spirit of generosity that lives within our community to support the finest Catholic education in the Bay Area,” said Director of Advancement Magda Jisrawi Lara ’00

BOARD OF REGENTS

William D. Rauch, JD Board Chair

Kase Abusharkh ’00

Sr. Adella Armentrout, DC

Stella Bialous, DrPH

Elizabeth Brown

Kevin Buckley ’13

Courtney Chin ’03

Br. V. Kenneth, FSC

Richard Cutler, PhD

Carol Wicklund Enright

Stefan Gartrell ‘02

Miguel Guzman ’91

Sandra Gulli

Francois Hechinger

Daniel J. Holland ’79

Janet Holland ’77

Jim Jones

Monica Kelly ’06

Thomas P. Mazzucco ’78

Sister Frances Meyer, DC

Joey Nevin ’01

Margaret O’Driscoll

Jeffrey Porter ’72

James Ryan, Jr.

Stacie Solt, MD ’99

Ed Wang ’90

Harold Wong ’77

EX-OFFICIO

Melinda Lawlor Skrade, PhD President

Gary Cannon, EdD Principal

John Gumina ’91 VP for Advancement, Communications & Enrollment

Shani Mahany VP of Finance & Business Operations

John M. Vigo ’81 Director of Stewardship & Future Giving

Year-End Faculty Awards

LASALLIAN EDUCATOR AWARD: MARIE BERNARD

The Lasallian Educator Award is presented to an exemplary educator whose work is a sign of faith to all who model the Lasallian charism by touching the hearts and inspiring the minds of students entrusted to his or her care.

World Languages Department Chair, Instructor of French and Instructor of Social Studies Marie Bernard started her career at Sacred Heart Cathedral in 1998. For 25 years, Bernard fostered an appreciation of the language and social studies with hundreds of SHC students. “This person is a stellar teacher! Marie brings energy to her classes and makes it exciting for students and colleagues. Marie is always sharing ideas and ways to improve our courses,” said one colleague. Bernard frequently travels with students on service-learning opportunities, including trips to Washington, D.C., Montreal and Senegal. While leading the World Language Department, Bernard expanded the Social Studies Department’s offerings by teaching AP Comparative Government and starting a Model UN. Club. “Marie cares for her students as if they were her own children,” said a colleague.

Congratulations to Marie Bernard, this year’s Lasallian Educator Awardee.

VINCENTIAN SERVICE AWARD: PHIL FREED ’80

The Vincentian Service Award is presented to a faculty or staff member whose work is inspired by the charity of Christ and who models the Vincentian Charism by ministering with “compassion, mildness, cordiality, respect and devotion.”

Director of Athletics Phil Freed ’80 joined the Sacred Heart Cathedral Community in 1990 and since then has been a pillar of guidance and leadership on and off the field of competition. For over 30 years, Freed has served SHC students, faculty and staff and worked tirelessly to advocate for high-quality programming to support the students. “Phil’s mission is to serve those that he leads. He’s done this for years, and he is a person of integrity who humbly works for the betterment of SHC,” a colleague said. A dedicated and mission-driven leader, Freed has worn many hats for the Athletics Department to support SHC’s fall, winter and spring sports, including coach, team manager and operations. During the summer months, he has served as SHC’s Summer School principal for nearly 30 years. “Phil is so grounded in faith and everything SHC. He is an insanely hard worker, clear thinker, team player and problem solver,” said a colleague.

We tip our hat to this year’s Vincentian Service Award winner, Phil Freed.

Marie Bernard

Phil Freed ’80

Award winners with Principal Cannon and President Skrade

farewells

After 24 years of teaching countless students and connecting with hundreds of faculty and staff members, Sebastian Vallelunga retired at the end of the 2024 school year. He will be remembered as a cherished educator and mentor. He said when he arrived at Sacred Heart Cathedral back in 1999, “It felt more like a family than a school.”

Vallelunga, an instructor of Theology who also served as the Department Chairperson for two three-year terms during his tenure, said the work he and his colleagues performed within the department is central to the mission of SHC because they teach students how to build relationships with God, themselves and the world around them.

He said that his days at SHC were made of a series of moments of connection and, “One never knows when or where these moments will come, but they are fantastic! Maybe, it’s a moment when a struggling student makes a breakthrough and I experience the excitement.” Vallelungalooks forward to spending time with his pets and in the garden. Thank you, Sebastian, for nearly a quarter century of connection.

Instructor of Social Studies Dan Ingoglia arrived at Sacred Heart Cathedral in 2015 after encouragement from retired SHC Math teacher, Vito Ferrante. He said, “When I saw the school and student body, I was immediately drawn to Sacred Heart Cathedral.” Ingoglia, a Catholic high school educator before arriving at SHC, was an integral member of the Social Studies Department and impacted many students under his care. He taught many courses, including AP Government, AP Geography, AP World History and Civics. Thank you, Dan, for your service and devotion to the SHC community, and enjoy retirement.

In 2021, College Advisor Dori Ryken came out of retirement to support Sacred Heart Cathedral’s College Advising Department and immediately became a cherished team member by helping to grow the program. Her expertise and ability to work with students and coworkers were invaluable. A colleague said, “She was known for her expertise and ability to connect with her students. Families loved working with her, and I was thrilled to have had the opportunity to work with her at SHC.” Thank you, Dori, and enjoy your well-deserved retirement.

Liturgical Music Director & Instructor of Choral Music Rhonda Smith provided a perfect note of joy and enthusiasm to the Sacred Heart Cathedral community. Since 2008, she has been a vital member of the Visual & Performing Arts Department and a fearless leader of the SHC Choir. She has overseen the production of many Spring and Winter Choral Concerts and led the choir to perform at Masses and community events. She said creating a safe and inviting environment for her students to be creative and perform music together in a choral ensemble is the most rewarding part of being a music educator. Smith said she will miss the diversity of the SHC community the most and how supportive everyone is of each other. “I hope that students, families, faculty and staff members remember me for the joy I brought to my classes and to the performing arts. I always made sure to amplify the students and their work, whether it was in the classroom creating beats or on stage performing,” Smith said. “In my weekly classes with students, we practice gratitude as part of our class prayers. Those intentions of gratitude remind them that they are blessed with an opportunity for an education founded and supported by the Daughters of Charity and the Christian Brothers.” We were blessed to have Rhonda for over 15 years. We wish her nothing but success in the future.

At the close of this academic year, SHC bids farewell to a host of its most beloved faculty and staff members. We acknowledge the following individuals for their many combined years serving Sacred Heart Cathedral and impacting generations of Fightin’ Irish.

Rosie Costa

Ryan Miller

Audrey Hand ’17

Annette Tabares

Spenser Morris

Rosalyn Cambe

Justina Mendoza

Sebastian Vallenlunga

Dori Ryken

Rhonda Smith

Dan Ingoglia

class of 2028 breakdown

LEGEND

Parochial grammar schools sending students to SHC in 2024

Private and public schools sending students to SHC in 2024

SHC transportation routes

# OF STUDENTS ATTENDING SHC PER SCHOOL *

* ONE STUDENT EACH FROM LOS ANGELES AND TAIWAN, ONE HOMESCHOOLED

NUMBER OF RESPONSES

TOTAL

TOP ACTIVITIES:

Incoming members of the Class of 2028 were asked to rank their top 3 activities outside the classroom. Below are the top 25 results, represented proportionately:

BY THE NUMBERS:

Number of Students Enrolled: 382

Number of Different Partner Schools: 95

Students Living/Attending Elementary School in San Francisco: 89%

Average GPA: 3.73

GPA 3.5 and Above: 80%

CLASS OF 2028

PARENT FEEDBACK:

“SHC is part of the fabric of San Francisco. It is an honor to attend.”

“We felt like it was balanced: a place where the whole child will be seen and celebrated. Arts, athletics, and academics”

“SHC provided opportunities for my son to experience the school and environment during his early middle school years. These positive experiences directly influenced his decision to attend SHC and we couldn’t be happier.”

“We knew very little about SHC going in, and we were all blown away. The physical campus, the courses, the community, the standards for respect, community and behavior all in a spiritual environment was utterly unique in the entire City. We are thrilled.”

By Lucie Duffort

seeforyourself

VENAVER,ANIMMERSIVETRIPINSERVICE

The name Venaver translates from Spanish to “Come and See.” Venaver trips are immersion experiences with a network that extends internationally. With faith, community, service learning, social justice, simplicity and safety as their objectives, they enable students to understand the lives of others and so expand their own concept of the world.

Instructor of Theology and Health Julia Rinaldi explained, “Students can find the divine in soup kitchens, along the border, in classrooms, in prayer, in reflection, in community, in conversation, in the mess and beauty of life. Venaver is faith in action.”

After a brief hiatus, Sacred Heart Cathedral conducted these trips again in 202324. The first, run in conjunction with the El Otro Lado (“The Other Side”) program in El Paso, enabled students to work with migrants navigating the immigrant court system and the culture that has grown at La Frontera (The Border). “It was a very impactful experience that ignited in students the fervor to continue to advocate, educate and serve others on issues related to immigration,” School Counselor and Group Leader Carlos Gonzalez observed.

Gonzalez added that students are struck by the experience of “crossing over the border to Juarez and back, seeing the dual world aspect and learning about how people live on both sides. Also, the struggles the migrants currently experience to get to the United States—those memories truly impacted all of us.”

Sofia Diaz ’26 said the Venaver El Paso experience provided a variety of perspectives “not just between migrants and law enforcers” that was invaluable. She learned that the full picture of the immigration story includes legal, moral, agricultural and economic challenges. One of Diaz’ strongest memories is marching in protest with the people she met, to raise awareness for a migrant aid program. “It was exhilarating, walking down the streets of El Paso, fighting for the rights of those struggling. The march ended in a vigil with everyone who attended the protest, the church filled to the brim with such supportive people,” she described. Diaz and her cohort saw

Venaver El Paso

firsthand what it means to be a new arrival in this border town. She recommends the trip to everyone, particularly to the children of immigrant parents. Diaz plans to attend future Venaver trips, including one before her graduation.

The second Venaver this year took place in April at the Blackfeet Reservation in Browning, Montana, where 10 SHC students and two adults aided in classrooms and on the playground at the De La Salle Blackfeet School. Alongside working with reservation students, the group lived in a bunkhouse, making their meals, cleaning and developing a sense of responsibility for the group and place.

Katie Ruegg ’24 said, “It was a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to be able to not only live on a Native American reservation but also go into a middle school that is attempting to right the wrongs of the past and push these kids towards success when historically they have been pushed towards failure.” SHC students forged strong bonds with the young men and women they worked with at the school. Julian Coleman ’26 underlined a basic tenet of Venaver when he said, “The kids at De La Salle Blackfeet were helping us and opening our eyes just as much as, if not more than, we were helping them with their education. I associate service with doing work for others, but

in Montana, on the Blackfeet Reservation, it felt like we were really helping them, rather than just doing work for them,” Coleman said.

Our students were quite grounded in the experience of the Blackfeet Tribe, anchoring a feeling of exchange. They learned about the complicated history between the American government and the reservation against a backdrop of a breathtaking landscape. They made friends and were taught pieces of the Blackfeet language by reservation students. At the De La Salle Blackfeet School, SHC volunteers facilitated the approach to math problems, completion of English exercises and the sinking of baskets on the court.

On this particular trip, many SHC Venaver students learned what it is to look different for the first time while immersed in a new community. Overall, students became aware of their privilege and realized the similarities they shared with the people they encountered. “If our mission says we are rooted in the gospels, this is the Beatitudes,” says Erin Baldanzi ’93 ’XX , Instructor of Theology. Baldanzi’s co-leader on Venaver Montana, Director of Learning Innovation and Instructor of English Lauren Murray, points out, “These trips are not only about serving the community that you are traveling to but also about fostering and establishing the community you’re creating. Who are you with? What will you bring back to your home?”

This summer, Fr. John Gribowich will lead a Venaver trip to New York City. This program will look at the migration crisis through the lens of the bussing of immigrants into New York, and the disillusionment many encounter regarding housing and work availability. Students will work with the Catholic Worker House, founded by Dorothy Day, and visit the Catholic Worker Farm in Pennsylvania. In conjunction with St. John’s University and drawing on Father John’s personal experience in the city, this will be a unique and valuable experience.

Those involved in Venaver speak to the expansion of perspective, and the unique opportunities the trips provide. Students are often surprised at the level of connection they can feel with people who on the surface are so different. Adults point out the correlation between our mission as a school and the importance of this continued gift of time and work for those who need it.

Venaver is a De La Salle initiative, but it is closely tied to the values of St. Vincent de Paul, St. Louise de Marillac and the Daughters of Charity. To underline this support and common commitment to service, our own Sr. Frances Meyer, DC, used her woodworking skills to create crosses for students who went on Venaver this year, providing a connection and concrete reminder of what they learned.

Participation in Venaver requires an application to go on specific trips, and students are selected based on personal statements and teacher recommendations. Aside from the experiences listed above, students in the past have gone to Chihuahua, Mexico, San Juan, Puerto Rico, Santiago, Chile, as well as locations in the United States such as Pescadero, East LA, Houston, Tucson and New Orleans. There is no perfect profile for a Venaver participant. Ms. Baldanzi said, “Anybody with an open mind and heart is a great candidate.”

SHC students in Montana making a difference

Venaver students posing for posterity

SPRING SPORTS RECAP

BASEBALL

The boys varsity baseball team finished the season as the #3 seed in the Division II CCS playoffs, losing a tight quarterfinal matchup against Palo Alto High School. The Irish started the season strong, winning six of their first eight games entering league play. Once in the tough WCAL, the Irish finished seventh with a 6-8 record (15-13 overall), including an epic Bruce-Mahoney matchup that saw the Irish defeat rival St. Ignatius 1-0 in extra innings at Oracle Park.

First Team All-WCAL member Tate Medicoff ’24 was an offensive juggernaut for the squad, leading the Irish in batting average (.387), on-base percentage (.553), home runs (12), hits (29), RBI (36) and runs scored (26). Aaron Louis ’24, also named 1st Team All-WCAL, pitched impressively throughout the season, appearing in 12 games while winning six and posting a 1.90 ERA. Gianni Conte ’24 and Jack Reugg ’24 earned 2nd Team All-WCAL honors and Barclay Ovalle ’24 earned Honorable Mention. First-year Head Coach Gregg Franceschi ’94 led the team to a winning season and hopes to continue to build on this success heading into his second year.

By Sergio Sazo ’18 & Charlie Strella ’ 19

boys GOLF

The boys golf team went through a rebuilding year under first-year Head Coach Patrick Holmes. Although the team had only one returning golfer from last year, the team experienced great individual improvement throughout the spring. Takeshi Suzuki ’24 earned a WCAL honorable mention. Look for an improved performance next year.

Barclay Ovalle ’24

Hoping for better days ahead

Aaron Louis ’24 pours one into the strike zone

Tate Medicoff ’24 sends it deep

boys LACROSSE

For the second season in a row under Head Coach Luke Swanson ’12, the boys varsity lacrosse team began their year in winning fashion with three straight victories over Urban, Archbishop Riordan and Stuart Hall. This momentum would carry on throughout the season, with victories over Terra Linda, Burlingame and Carlmont strengthening the team's overall record (7-10 overall, 0-7 in WCAL). Five team members were recognized for their strong play throughout the season, earning WCAL AllLeague Honorable Mentions: goalie Shane Ryan ’25, Max Castro ’25, Griffin Merritt ’24, Beckett Flanagan ’24 and Oliver Coleman ’24. The Irish varsity lacrosse team will look to build upon their successful season heading into next year.

girls LACROSSE

The girls lacrosse varsity team finished 3rd in the WBAL Conference with a 10-4 record (13-5 overall), The Irish started the season strong with dominating wins over Urban, Bentley and Lowell. The team’s hot start carried over into conference play, with the Irish winning their first four league matches, including gritty victories over talented opponents Notre Dame San Jose and Notre Dame Belmont. The Irish showcased their ability to win close games throughout the season, highlighting the maturity and growth this program developed over the past several years under Head Coach

Skylar Simpson ’17. The Irish capped off their season by winning a back-and-forth showdown against Presentation with a score of 10-9.

The impressive play by the team resulted in a number of Fightin’ Irish earning WBAL All-League awards. Bella Patnode ’25 and Malea Smith ’24 earned 1st Team All-WBAL, while Jasi Mann ’24 and Carly Cohen ’24 received 2nd Team All-WBAL honors. Sloane Mullin ’24 and Ameera Demetri ’25 earned All-WBAL honorable mentions. Congratulations to the team for their hard work and success this season!

Griffin Merritt ’24 leads the Irish Wall of defense

Max Castro ’25 controlling the action

Bella Patnode ’25 fightin' hard

Carly Cohen ’24 sprints for the goal

Parker Nash ’25 pushing the pace

SOFTBALL

The Fightin’ Irish varsity softball team finished with a 10-16 record (1-9 in WCAL). While the Irish ran into tough competition during league play, there were many bright spots during the season. Pitcher and shortstop Adriana Giomi ’25 earned 1st Team All-WCAL and led the Irish in several areas, including hits (39), runs (26), RBIs (17), doubles (10) and stolen bases (34). Giomi’s 34 stolen bases led the WCAL and 3rd in the CCS. Wanda Wilson ’25 and Arden Walsh ’25 earned 2nd Team All-WCAL honors while Kaylen Edora ’27 earned an honorable mention All-WCAL as a utility player. Go Irish!

SWIMMING

The 2024 season marked another highly successful season for SHC’s swimming program under Head Coach Jonathan Riley. The young talent in the program shined bright, as a trio of frosh swimmers, Dagny Suro ’27, Isabella Devlin ’27 and Berlyn Ring ’27 displayed impressive talent and consistency during the season. Alisa Demina ’25 joined the trio to complete the 4x100 meter freestyle relay team. This team’s growth and success would propel them to an outstanding and record-breaking performance at the WCAL Championships, where Suro, Devlin, Ring and Demina surpassed a 21-year-old SHC record. The boys team saw similar improvements, with Konstantin Kornach ’26, Malachi Thomas ’24, Dylan Russo ’26 and Braden Thomas ’26 all turning in strong seasons for the Irish. CCS qualifiers for the Irish this season consisted of the girls 4x100 meter relay team, where they would set personal records in the CCS prelims. Congratulations to Coach Riley and the SHC swimming team for their impressive season.

boys TENNIS

It was another year of growth for the boys varsity tennis team under Head Coach Andy Liang. They finished 2-17 overall. Highlights of the season include a 4-3 win over International High School and a dominant 6-1 victory over Mills High School. The win over International showcased the squad’s ability to compete and their potential for sustained success. The youth of the program shined as frosh singles players Rowan Davin ’27 and Milo Pearsall-Weber ’27 earned key victories in their matches that tilted the overall score in favor of the Irish. Davin received All-League Honorable Mention for his impressive season. Aidan Roland ’25 and Elliot Steinhart ’25 earned honorable mentions as well. The combination of youth and experience will give the Irish boys' tennis program much to build on toward future success.

Arden Walsh ’25 locked and loaded

Adriana Giomi ’25 making all the plays

Tennis focusing on the fundamentals

Forehand attack

Gliding through the lane to victory

boys & girls TRACK & FIELD

It was another excellent season for SHC’s track and field program. Five athletes ran at the CIF State Championships and five school records fell throughout the season, including four at the CCS finals. Chloe Thorpe ’24 broke the girls 100-meter record at the Bellarmine/Presentation Dual Meet. New CCS finals records were set in the girls 4x100 meter relay, boys 1600 meter, girls 4x800 meter relay and boys 4x400 meter relay. The girls 4x100 meter relay consisted of Tessa Wehrle ’26, Katherine Borek ’24, Vivi Colwick ’25 and Tati Petkovic ’26. The 4x800 meter record-breaking squad included Maya Pfalzer ’27, JoJo Gregg ’27, Bridget Panina ’24 and Isabel Merriman ’26. The boys 4x400 meter race was arguably the most captivating of the season as Ryan Joyce ’24 ran down Saint Ignatius to capture second place. Joyce was joined on the podium by Shiv Mohan ’24, Andres Merino Alvarez ’26 and Cory Wong ’26

The season marked back-to-back years with an Irish athlete competing at the state championships. Miles Cook ’25, who broke the school record in the 1600 meter, made the program’s first individual state qualifier since 2013 and the first distance boy to make state in school history. The season also saw the team send multiple runners to Arcadia, the country's most competitive high school meet, for the first time in over a decade. Under Head Coach Andy Chan, the program experienced tremendous success. Go Irish!

boys

VOLLEYBALL

The consistent success of the boys volleyball team under Head Coach Nga Tran continued in the 2024 season, as the Irish notched another impressive win total on their way to a 30-9 overall record (7-4 in WCAL) and a 4th place finish in the competitive WCAL. The Irish began the season on a tear, starting league play by beating Mitty on the road in five sets. Following their tournament championship in the 48-team Las Vegas Invitational, the Irish would dominate their next two WCAL opponents, rival Saint Ignatius and Junipero Serra, in clean, 3-0 sweeps. The team also swept season series over SI, Serra and Bellarmine. After not beating Bellarmine in the program’s history until their win over the Bells last season, the Irish added to that tally as they defeated Bellarmine three times this year. The Irish season came to an end in the first round of CCS Open play on the road at St. Francis, an imposing foe they defeated only the previous week in the WCAL playoffs.

The boys volleyball program continued to uphold its standards, both on and off the court. The exceptional play of the Irish resulted in several WCAL

All-

McArthur ’24 earning 1st team All-WCAL and Sloan Dobson ’25 and Marc Gomez ’24 earning 2nd team All-WCAL. Oskar Ovalle ’24 received an honorable mention nod. In addition, for the second consecutive season the team won the CCS academic championship awarded to the highest team GPA in the section. Go Irish!

Miles Cook ’25 dominates down the stretch

Oskar Ovalle ’24 doing it all

Callum McArthur ’24 attacking on the right side

Marc Gomez ’24

Jasaun Mabrey ’25

Shotputting for greatness

SPORTING GREEN

IRISH RACK UP HONORS AT SFAIC PREP AWARDS

Sacred Heart Cathedral racked up its annual haul of awards at this year’s S.F Italian American Club Prep Sports Awards Banquet, given out to the top high school athletes and coaches in the City.

New Mexico Lobos basketball commit Reza Po ’24 received the SFIAC Female Athlete of the Year award for her exploits on the girls basketball and girls flag football teams. A recipient of last year’s Kevin Restani Girls Basketball award, Po led the Irish to a 23-5 record. She also starred for the flag football team and guided them to a stellar 16-3 record. Tate Medicoff ’24, a Santa Clara University commit, captured The Joe DiMaggio Baseball Trophy for his dominant performance on the diamond. Medicoff led the Irish in virtually every offensive category and helped propel the Irish to a 15-12 record and a CCS Division II appearance. Sarah Caulder ’24 captured the volleyball Athlete of the Year award after helping lead the Irish to a 30-8 record and a NorCal Division II title and DII State championship appearance. Miles Cook ’25 received the Cross Country and Track & Field Athlete of the Year award. Cook was the WCAL Cross Country Champion and finished 2nd in CCS. He ran the fastest distance time in San Francisco, running a 4:13 mile. He also had the fastest WCAL times in the 800 meters, 1,600 meters and 3,200 meters.

college -bound ATHLETES

Throughout their time at SHC, the student-athletes of the Class of 2024 have seen one CIF state title, one Northern California title, seven CCS titles and three WCAL titles, 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.

AARON LOUIS

University of Portland (Baseball)

TATE MEDICOFF

Santa Clara University (Baseball)

REZA PO

University of New Mexico (Basketball)

INEZ GALLEGOS

Boston University (Basketball)

DYLAN ADELMAN

University of Dayton (Baseball)

BARCLAY OVALLE

Fresno State (Baseball)

BECKETT AUFDERHAAR

Franklin & Marshall (Soccer)

SILAS BERNADINO

Concordia Wisconsin (Football, Track & Field)

JACKSON IRONS

Pomona Pitzer (Football)

BENJAMIN JOOST

Pacific University (Baseball)

RYAN JOYCE

Carnegie Mellon (Track & Field)

KIANA MONIZ

University of San Francisco (Basketball)

LUKE MOORE

University of Chicago (Cross Country, Track & Field)

PATRICK NOLAN

Whittier (Soccer)

FEDRICK PERNELL

San Francisco State (Basketball)

ENZO QUARTAROLI

Lewis & Clark (Football)

GIULIANA ROVETTI

Hawaii Pacific (Golf)

JONAH GOORIN

University of Southern California (Basketball)

Po

Caulder

Cook

Medicoff

CLIMBING the LADDER

Keshawn Ogans ’19 Blazing a Path to the Big Leagues

By Marcus Tolero ’98

It was May 2019. The Sacred Heart Cathedral boys varsity baseball team finished runner-up in the CCS Boys Baseball Division II Final against Christopher High School. After four grueling playoff games, including wins over Aragon High School, Willow Glen High School and Monterey High School, Keshawn Ogans ’19 was spent.

“My senior year hit a little different, being the last year, one last ride and coming up one game short in the CCS Final. That one will sting the most,” Ogans said. “A lot of people don’t know this, but I actually missed my last bus ride with the team…I slept through the bus ride home.”

Maybe, the fact that SHC Senior Night occurred the evening before the final factored into his exhaustion. But for those who know Ogans best, the amount of effort and hard work he puts into himself and his desire to accomplish a goal resulted in him simply needing a nap to recover.

Ogans grew up in South San Francisco and later in Daly City. He attended Junipero Serra Elementary School and then Ben Franklin Intermediate School for three years of middle school. During these formative years, Keshawn showed an interest and passion for baseball at a young age. Assistant Varsity Baseball Coach Dominic Franco noticed Ogans' innate skill on the diamond. “I first met Keshawn when he was eight or nine years old in a South San Francisco baseball league that I was president of at the time. My first impression of him was that he was a very good player, but he seemed to be a no-nonsense type of player. It’s rare at that age. Even the kids who are the better players still goof around a lot. Keshawn took everything seriously at that young age,” Franco said.

Ogans, who attended the SHC Hall of Fame Baseball Academy during the summers, arrived at Sacred Heart Cathedral during the 2015-16 school year. He was immediately impressed with the culture and community of SHC, from the rallies and

Bruce-Mahoney rivalry games to new classmates and staff. However, the teachers at SHC influenced him heavily and encouraged him to be the best version of himself. “From my freshman year all the way to my senior year, they impacted me in ways where I realized that I needed to strive to be the best I could be, not only as a student but also as a person. They never allowed me to slack off, and those were some of the lessons I took from being one of their students because it pushed me to work harder in the classroom. Not only were they great teachers, but they were great people,” Ogans said.

Ogans’ work ethic was apparent on the baseball diamond, where he strived. After one year on the frosh team, he spent the next three years at the varsity level. In his 85-game career on the boys varsity baseball team, he amassed an impressive batting line, including a .322 career batting average, 68 runs, 33 RBI and a .441 on-base percentage. During this time he collected a litany of hardware, including two-time San Francisco Chronicle All-Metro Honorable Mention (2018, 2019), San Francisco Italian Athletic Club Athlete of the Year, 2019 Rawlings Perfect Game Pre-Season California Region Honorable Mention, two-time All-WCAL selection (First Team, 2018; Second Team, 2019) and two-time team MVP.

“He is a fierce competitor and great teammate. He is a leader on the field in both his actions and words. Having Keshawn on the field was having an extension of the coaching staff out there. People wanted to compete alongside Keshawn, which made everyone better,” Head Coach Gregg Franceschi ’94 said.

The highlight of his SHC career was the 2018 Bruce-Mahoney Game, played under the Major League lights of Oracle Park in front of the frenzied Sacred Heart Cathedral and St. Ignatius fan bases. “It was such a fun game to be a part of. Not many people can say they played in a big league stadium, especially in high school. It was five or six years since (the trophy) had been back to SHC. We all knew what was at stake here,” he said. In the bottom of the seventh inning of a 1-1 game, the Irish loaded the bases with no outs, and Ogans was the runner at second. A wild pitch allowed the SHC runner at third to score and the Irish pulled off an epic 2-1 win over the archrival Wildcats. “Dog piling at home was such a surreal feeling. I remember running in from second and looking at the crowd getting so loud and hyped. I get goosebumps still picturing it.”

Like the teachers, the coaches whom he played under proved instrumental to his success in high school by instilling values of teamwork and dedication. He credited Coach Gregg Franceschi ’94, Coach Steve Franceschi, Coach Brian Morgan, Coach Marty Cole and Coach Dominic Franco for his high school success. “They always had open arms for me. They allowed me to learn many aspects of the game that come with it, such as losing, failing, winning and success. But most importantly, leading by example and winning as a team.”

After a legendary SHC career, Ogans continued his education and athletic career at the University of California, Berkeley. He said transitioning from high school to the NCAA Division I level was challenging. “From a baseball standpoint, it was a challenge to get

Ogans

used to what college baseball was like. 5:30 am conditioning, morning weights, watching your diet and competing with older guys. Pitchers threw harder and players were faster, stronger and smoother. It was no longer high school ball. You could feel that college baseball was going to be a grind. I loved every second of it though.”

He played three years for the Bears, and he improved each season. His junior year in 2022 was his most successful season. Ogans batted .315 and compiled 30 RBIs, 36 runs scored and a .378 on-base percentage en route to an All-Pac 12 Honorable Mention. His performance caught the attention of his peers and Major League scouts, which brought up a hard choice—finish college or forgo his last year and enter the 2022 Major League Baseball First-Year Player Draft (MLB Draft). “Yeah, it was a tough decision. I remember talking with my parents and family about it, but they were very supportive. They understood the circumstances of it. We talked about the risks and the rewards,” Ogans said. “I personally don’t think it matters where you’re drafted because at the end of the day, you just need to prove yourself and work harder than everybody around you. Coaches and organizations notice that.” Ogans decided to enter the MLB Draft and made a promise to himself that he would return to college to finish his sociology courses.

In June of that year, Ogans played in the MLB Draft League, which features draft-eligible players aiming to improve their stock ahead of the annual MLB Draft. He said that while he played well, there were no guarantees. “To be honest, I didn’t know if I was getting drafted or not. That was all that was in my head, to play my best so that I could impress whoever was watching. In addition to that, I can only control so much.”

The 2022 Major League Baseball First-Year Player Draft began on July 17. For two days, Ogans was with family and friends, patiently waiting for an MLB team to call. Another person waiting to hear good news was Franco. He saw Ogans grow from a wide-eyed kid playing ball in South San Francisco to an adult on the precipice of accomplishing a dream. On July 19, 2022, the Atlanta Braves selected Keshawn Ogans in the 20th round with the 605th overall pick. “I was at home when I heard he got drafted. I actually teared up. It was very emotional—I’m doing it now just talking about it. I texted him immediately, and he responded with ‘thank you, coach,’” Franco said. “I was just so happy and proud of him, and knowing that myself and the SHC coaches were a part of his journey is wonderful. He had a goal to make himself a professional baseball player—and he did it.”

Ogans steadily climbed up the minor-league ranks after the draft. He started in the Rookie League in 2022 and ended the year at High-A with the Rome Braves. In 2023, he played the entire year at High-A. This year, he’s even closer to reaching his major-league dream—

he now plays for the Braves Double-A Affiliate, the Mississippi Braves. To date, he has a minor-league career .252 batting average, 87 RBI, 10 home runs and 24 stolen bases.

He said life as a minor league baseball player has its challenges. The competition is better at every level, the season is long and the rigors of the game take their toll on the body. The amount of effort and hard work Ogans puts into reaching his goal requires a break now and then, and he knows just how to do it—the bus. “The long bus rides are tiring, but I just throw some headphones on and take a nap to get through it.” Just like after the CCS Final in 2019, he simply needs a nap to recover.

Golden Bear gameface

Keshawn with the feed

student artwork: ap studio art

As in previous years, SHC Visual Arts students are consistently producing high-level work. On this spread and the following, we present the summative works of both the AP Studio Art and AP Photography classes this year, led by instructors Brian McHugh and Hannah Donkin, respectively. Great job, Irish Artists!

Maya Terrell ’24

Felix Niemi ’24

Ana Luisa Alfaro Embriz ’24

Chloe Wallis ’24

Sarah Caulder ’24

Sarah Caulder ’24

Sarah Caulder ’24

Felix Niemi ’24

Delphine Deacon ’24

Maya Terrell ’24

Chloe Wallis ’24

Ana Luisa Alfaro Embriz ’24

Felix Niemi ’24

student artwork: ap photography

Donovan Vigil ’25

PJ Vigo ’25

Forrest Ulfig ’25

Dante Cress ’25

Catherine Tsang ’25

Cayla Szeto ’25

Stephanie Aclan ’25

Rehan Vanmali ’25

Zachery Louie ’25

Marty Rosenthal ’25

Camilo Soto-Knight ’25

Mika Ichinose ’25

Kiana Hsieh ’25

1944

Neil Sweeney and his wife Beverly Sweeney received the History Maker Award at the Museum on Main’s (Pleasanton, CA) annual Wines & Valentines Dinner on February 9. Awarded by the Amador-Livermore Historical Society, the History Maker Award is presented to members of the Pleasanton community who have had a significant impact on the city, its residents and its history. The Sweeneys have lived in Pleasanton for nearly 75 years.

1946

Edward Guidotti, at 95 years old, is still able to do some of the things he used to do. He can still drive and shop at his favorite stores. He thanks God every day for taking care of him.

1952

Homer Hudelson was visited by his grandson, Steven Wedell, who is an officer with the CHP. Wedell drove on a motorcycle with his training officer to visit Hudelson and his wife, Gloria Hudelson. It was quite a moment for Hudelson,

who was assigned to motorcycles with the SFPD for 16 years. They enjoyed coffee and pastries. A proud moment for the two.

1960

Emil Maionchi is the proud owner of The Wine Merchant of Showplace Square. If you are in need of fine wine and wine consultation, stop by here!

1961

Brother Martin De Martini is retired at Mont La Salle! He is presently working on his HO-scale model train, an Italian freight train with future plans to build a village complete with street cars, cable cars and more.

1962

Bob Fife joined the Marine Corps a year after graduation. When he returned, he resumed his education and graduated from the University of San Francisco. Fife joined the SFPD and retired as a captain in 1997. He continued his military career and retired after 38 years of active and reserve service in 2004. Fife has two sons. The eldest, Rob, lives in Las Vegas and his youngest, Chris, lives in San Francisco. Fife’s wife, Arlene, who attended Mercy

High School, spends significant time at their house in South Lake Tahoe. He enjoys working out and playing golf with his friends and family.

Richard Muhlebach published his 25th book on commercial real estate, Managing and Leasing Commercial Properties. His career in commercial real estate includes teaching nationally and internationally for over 40 years.

Manuel “Manny” Rosales is a small businessman and entrepreneur with 40 years of experience in building businesses, opening domestic and international markets and actively supporting community initiatives, with a focus on small businesses.

1963

Kevin Illia was recently reappointed to the Fire & Police Commission in the City of Wheaton, Illinois. Illia has served on the commission for the past 10 years.

1964

Nelson Wong passed away peacefully in his sleep on March 27 according to his loving wife. Rest in peace, Nelson.

1965

Paul Martens has been retired since 2017. He moved to El Dorado Hills. He is happily in a fabulous 55 and older community, where his day is filled with fun activities.

1968

Nelson Estrada and his wife, Martha, have been married for 49 years and have three wonderful children. They are living comfortably in Managua. After working in banking and finance for 30 years then 12 years in residential high-end home construction, he opted for an active retirement that includes music, writing and painting. Estrada is in his fourth art exhibition in Florence, Italy and in a Vienna (Austria) gallery.

John Woods will be 75 on his next birthday. He currently works for the Kansas Geological Survey analyzing irrigation water data.

1969

Carolyn (Guillory) Merrill just celebrated her 41st wedding anniversary. She retired in 2020 from teaching and is enjoying gardening with her husband and two dogs.

1970

Antonio Eshabarr retired from living in San Francisco in 2017. He now lives on the Big Island of Hawaii. Eshabarr still plays the drums with a local band called Nesian Soul.

Tony Cannistraci recently celebrated the birth of his granddaughter, Alicia Caterina, born April 27 from his daughter, Angela and son-in-law, Adrian, in Australia. Cannistraci will move to his new home in Manchester by the Sea, Massachusetts this summer.

Tim Burke and Dan Pino ’80 playing golf together in Colorado.

Deborah (Perez) Imig moved to Greencastle, Pennsylvania, and looks forward to growing fruit and vegetables.

1971

Ron Armada visited campus in early March to graciously gift the Instrumental Music Program a Yamaha drum set to give students an opportunity to learn drums on a state-of-the-art set. Thank you, Ron, for this incredible gift!

1972

Dennis Timoney and his wife, Candy, will celebrate their 45th wedding anniversary in May. In addition, the family welcomed the birth of twin boys on February 29. The family is doing great.

Beverly Emerson had an impromptu lunch meeting with classmates Denise Langlois Cirelli and Dorothy “Dimps” Linebarger Chaknova.

David Del Debbio is an owner of thoroughbred racehorses and is now living happily in retirement after serving as a drugstore manager at Walgreens.

1973

Marcelino Subido is happily retired from the Army after 36 years as an Army civilian. He is slowly transitioning from his home in Decatur, Alabama to his beachfront resort in Cabangan, Zambales, Philippines. He enjoys traveling around the world. Go IRISH!

John Scudder was honored at the Lasallian Christian Brothers golf tournament in April. Peter Boero (right) and Steve Wilcox (left) are

alongside Scudder.

Craig Carrozzi finished his seventh complete work of literature last year. It is now available on Amazon. Child of the 1960s: A Day in the Life is a nonfiction account of growing up in San Francisco in the 1960s. It is sports-oriented with an account of a 49ers game at Kezar, which ended in a riot, and an overview of the San Francisco Warriors with Rick Barry and Nate Thurmond as stars. The book received a number of excellent reviews from Sacred Heart alums.

1974

Patricia (Lebihan) Nolan cannot believe it’s been 50 years since she graduated from Cathedral High School! She is looking forward to her 50th reunion! In 2019, Nolan decided to follow her kids to the South and now lives 30 miles outside of Nashville, TN. She does miss her City by the Bay, especially the amazing food! She loves living close to her three grandsons.

1976

Alfred Galindo retired in December 2022 from Entergy Corporation in New Orleans. In 2023, Galindo served as Board Chair for the Jefferson Chamber of Commerce in Metairie. He returned to Entergy later that year as a contract employee. This year Galindo rode with the Endymion Krewe in the 2024 Mardi Gras Parade. Life is good with his family and grandchildren. Kevin Moylan welcomes his 12th grandchild in April. Congratulations to Moylan and his family!

Victor Nolasco owns Personal Touch Steno, a court reporter servicing company in Belmont. His company proudly celebrates over 19 years in business!

Robert Seffens moved from Sonoma to Powder Springs, Georgia in 2023. He retired from the Sonoma County Sheriff’s Office after 36 years. He spent nearly 25 years on the Motor Unit, where he rode both street motors and dual-purpose motors. Seffens has been married to his wife, Kathy, for 46 years and has a daughter who is a sergeant with the Santa Rosa Police Department. His son is currently working in insurance.

1977

Clifford Smethurst has been married to his wife, Michele, a Mercy High School grad, for 44 years. They have two children (Charles and Vanessa) and two grandchildren (Camilla and Dustin). Smethurst retired from PG&E and City College of San Francisco. He compiled 40 years in the electric distribution and construction field. They have lived in Pacifica for 32 years. He enjoys traveling with his wife, woodworking and playing golf.

Kenneth Buhagiar lives happily with his wife of 38 years, Dorothy Buhagiar, and recently moved to their home in Escondido to be closer to their family. He feels grateful and happy to be where he is now.

1981

Matthew Gomez and his wife, Barb, relocated to Baldwinsville, NY in 2018. In 2019, after 31 years Matthew left Philips Healthcare and worked part-time before retiring in April of 2023. Matthew’s son, Stephen, was a Navy Corpsman for six years, which included a deployment with the 1st Marine Division to Syria. Matthew was lucky to officiate Stephen’s and daughter-inlaw Kiera's wedding in Joshua Tree in February. He and his wife enjoy

biking and snowshoeing. You can often find him at the golf course.

Richard Ballesteros, Jr. meets people every day from the SHC community. He thanks the Brothers for his education! He lives in the East Bay and works at J.P. Morgan Chase. Richard gives all the best to his classmates.

In May, Patrick Tobin and his wife drove to California from Waco, Texas to watch their daughter, Jenne, graduate from Baylor University with a BA in health science. They then drove their daughter to Michigan to get situated for her post-graduate degree at the University of Michigan. He said the drive was great but wishes he was younger because it killed him to drive that far!

1982

Oscar Barcena is the proud father of two adult children. He has been widowed for 11 years but found a beautiful soul to accompany him. He is enjoying life and taking the good with the bad. Barcena has been in law enforcement for 33 years, the last 23 with the San Francisco Police Department. He is grateful to God.

Judge Troy Nunley was honored to receive the Saint Mary’s College of Moraga 2024 Alumnus of the Year Award on January 27. It was a thrill for him to return to SMC and celebrate with students, faculty, administration and staff.

Adrian Leung is currently working as a fire apparatus engineer for the City of Chico Fire-Rescue.

1983

Ellen (Sun) Ahmad and her husband are celebrating their 40th wedding anniversary this year in Italy. He was her prom date at Cathedral! They have five kids and three grandchildren. Their youngest is 19 years old and attending the University of Louisville and is CEO of his own business that he started at 16. The rest of their kids graduated from a university.

Dominic Solis enjoyed Mother’s Day dinner with his mother, Shirley, his wife, Grace, and their daughter, Cassie, at the Olive Garden in San Jose.

1984

The Cathedral Class of 1984 gathered last November. Top row left to right: Libby Rouan, Cheryl De Loyola, Margarita

Maboloc, Marimart Binder, (Former SHC educator) Janet Shapiro Anita Lee Tom, Roxanne Aurbach, Michele Solomon Wood. Seated left to right: Libby Lozano Astabie, Marika Hansen Cunningham, Marie Sandhu, Debbie Gnecco Perrone, Maria Garcia, Rubbie Sierro, Sandra Cisneros Waters, Maria Arroyo Anthony. Greg Schmitt is the proud president and owner of Schmitt Heating Company in San Francisco. They are a Diamond Certified, full-service HVAC company serving the San Francisco Bay Area.

1985

Tina M. Yun is the owner of Atomy Connect in San Francisco. She has over 25 years of promotional products experience in non-profit, corporate and commercial industries. Atomy Connect offers premium ideas and premium products to promote a wide array of businesses and brands.

1987

James Callaghan and his wife are excited that their daughter, Katie Callaghan ’28, will start her frosh year at SHC in the fall. Callaghan enjoyed his years at Sacred Heart.

Father Gregory Lynch, SJ completed his doctorate in higher education administration from the University of Pennsylvania. His dissertation examines Catholic identity in Jesuit universities.

Chris Meehan is proud to have opened a new office in Los Angeles for trauma specialists.

1990

Congratulations to Alfredo Pedroza for becoming the new Chair of the Board of Directors for the San Francisco Chamber of Commerce. Pedroza was joined by his husband of 24 years, Wayne Bautista, at his first speech as Chair.

1991

Tra’Renee (Herbert) Chambers is the Founder and CEO of BumJuice Entertainment, an entertainment company providing original and engaging content designed with you in mind. She also is an Emmy Award-Winning multi-media personality, often referred to as “The Face and Voice of Portland,” and a licensed mental health professional (LCSW). Chambers is a wife and mother of three beautiful daughters.

Class of 1991 alums watched their respective sons graduate with the Class of 2024. Pictured from left to right are Tony Hurley, Travis Hurley ’24, Larry Pasero, Lucca Pasero ’24, Cooper Gumina ’24 and John Gumina. Tony, Larry and John are sons of alums Russ Gumina ’62, Joe Hurley ’61, Larry Pasero ’69

1992

Amy (Brady) Copeland is a realtor with Group One Sotheby’s International Realty in Idaho. Copeland's goal as a realtor is to help clients achieve their legacy dreams, and help investors build their portfolios. Outside of work, she enjoys time with her family, watching her boys play football and baseball, and chatting with her daughter about her newest adventures.

1993

Lannie Gower is starting her life as a paper artist in San Francisco for the holidays!

Tommy Enriquez is the owner of Trifecta Sports Collectibles.

Winnie (Hung) Davis is currently working as practice director and principal engineer at Exponent, an engineering and scientific consulting firm in Oakland that performs research and analysis in more than 90 technical disciplines!

GET IRISH

David Puente owns David’s Bagels on Palmetto Avenue in Pacifica. If you are in the area, stop by and grab a bagel!

The Class of 1993 gathered for their 30-year reunion at Underdogs Cantina in early March! Over 90 alumni and friends reunited for a night filled with laughter and old and new memories shared. It was a pleasure to reconnect with everyone after all these years and even ended with a post-reunion get-together.

1994

Henry Flynn officially declared candidacy in San Francisco’s 2024 mayoral race on April 15 “415 Day.” Once elected, Flynn will make 4/15 an annual city-wide holiday to celebrate civic pride in San Francisco. Flynn announced his candidacy on May 26 at Kezar Football Stadium. Go Green.

Ramsey Raher, an army veteran who served in Iraq and earned two Purple Hearts, found a new purpose through golf after his military service. Despite being severely wounded twice, Raher's resilience led him to a career in golf, where he now serves as an Assistant Golf Professional at Presidio Golf Course in San

Francisco. He plays a pivotal role in the PGA HOPE program, which aids veterans through golf, and will captain the Northern California team at the 2024 PGA HOPE Secretary’s Cup.

1997

Roberto Martinez says hello to all! Martinez runs a barber salon in Portland, Oregon. He recently signed with a local talent agent and is auditioning for movies and TV shows filming in Oregon. He also received his pilot's license and hopes to keep flying!

Katherine Hill-Villasin welcomed her third child, Isabelle Villasin on January 11, 2023. Her family looks forward to attending and cheering on students at SHC events!

1998

Patrick Gallagher and his wife, Sierra Gallagher, recently welcomed their first daughter, Isla, in October. Congratulations to the new parents!

Congratulations to Caesar Smith in achieving his doctorate degree in Global Sports Leadership in early April. Congratulations, Dr. Smith!

1999

Christopher Lawrence recently opened a new bar and restaurant on San Bruno Avenue in the Portola District called, Out The Road! Fellow classmate, Dion Jolley, is a bartender there too. Stop by and enjoy delicious food if you're in the area. You won't regret it!

2001

Joe Jayme has found success in the fitness industry as a personal rrainer and as a program manager and mentor to other fitness professionals. His expertise led him to develop health and wellness programs for Federal, State, and San Francisco City employees both independently and with companies like Club One and Active Wellness. He is the owner and Doctor of Spine Health Functional Therapies (SHFT) at the Westlake Shopping Center in Daly City.

2002

Scott Armstrong called his first collegiate national title game in May, serving as public address voice for the NCAA Division I Women's Water Polo Championship in Berkeley. Scott is nearing the three-year mark in his full-time role with the USF Office

of Development, and has been one of the regular stadium voices for Cal Athletics since 2017.

Shannon Rowbury will be joining the HITEC team for their Spring Leadership Summit, when she will be sharing the Medalist Mindset philosophy and discussing the five key sports performance tools that Olympians leverage to succeed at the highest level.

Stefan Gartrell threw out the first pitch at the Bruce-Mahoney Baseball Game where the Fightin' Irish beat the Wildcats 1-0!

2004

Rachel (Capili) Dana lives in New Jersey with her husband, son and dog. She worked at UC Davis and UCSF Medical Centers after graduating from nursing school in 2008. Now, Dana is a nurse practitioner in neurosurgery and teaches nurse practitioner students at William Paterson University. She completed Spartan races, and 5K’s. She enjoys indoor rock climbing.

Jessica (Hontalas) Cotton and her husband, Jeffery, welcomed a baby girl, Juliana, this past November. Juliana joins older brothers, Jeffery (Trey) and Jaxson. Congratulations on your newest addition to the family!

Michael Aicardi is the Executive Director of the San Francisco Baseball Academy (SFBA) located at 3010 Geary Blvd in San Francisco. SFBA’s main goal is to ‘Bring Baseball Back to the City’ and to build a culture based on communal love for sports and the lessons they can provide. Come check them out for camps, lessons, batting cages and more.

2005

Congratulations to James McCarthy on starting a new position as Senior Project Engineer at Mark III Construction, Inc.! He is very excited about the new opportunity and future.

Shauna (Folan) Hartshorne and her husband, Matt, welcomed a baby boy, Conor, this past April. His sisters love their new baby brother. Congratulations Shauna and Matt on your new addition to the family.

Former SHC cross country and track student-athletes, Rachel Giovannetti, Rhiannon (Cadelinia) Leesa and Natalie Martinez caught up at an SHC vs. SI track meet. Go Irish!

Congratulations to Michael Hicks on starting a new position as the talent acquisition partner at General Motors! He can't wait to play a part in a company leading

the charge in automotive advancements.

Derrick Gellidon accepted a new position in March as head of talent at a venture-backed cyber security start-up company called Socket. He’s excited to take his 15 years in the talent acquisition and people operations field and build a company that creates safer products and safer spaces for everyone.

Shawn McGuire and Izzy Cerri ’16 enjoying a beautiful sunny day at Oracle Park to cheer on the San Francisco Giants and witnessed a grand slam win!

Kris Mares jumped into civil service working for the SF Sheriff’s Office. He became a SRT swat team member in 2022. He also runs and manages a personal training and real estate business. His specialty is Olympic weightlifting. He coaches and trains athletes as well as competes on a national and international level for the USA in the master’s division. He credits his wife, Anna, and is blessed to have two children and a dog, Maui.

Tess Murphy is thrilled to share that in addition to being promoted to Senior Director of Corporate Programs at Kiva, Murphy was accepted to the University of Oxford Executive MBA program to learn the intersection between business and social impact.

2007

Sean Lee was recently 43 to Sergeant. He has been with the San Francisco Sheriff's Department for over 15 years and is enjoying his current assignment. When not working, Sean enjoys traveling and playing golf.

2008

Robert Romani married Michelle D'Arpino at Mission Santa Clara in front of family and friends in March. Many SHC alumni were in attendance, including Daniela Romani Giannini ’05, Christopher Petrini ’05, Dan Vincenzi ’00, Romano Vincenzi ’69, Riccardo Vincenzi ’77, Alex Vincenzi ’88, Carlotta Amaya ’05, Joseph Gerigk ’08, Kristina Sprinkles ’08, Jenniffer Andres ’08 and Marc Tinio ’08.

2009

Jerry Brown was named an assistant coach with the Washington State mens basketball team in April. He prides himself on developing player skills on both ends of the court, while helping student-athletes succeed in the classroom and in life. He spent the past seven years work-

ing in college basketball after completing a playing career at Fresno State and Santa Clara, before a short professional career in Europe.

Jayson Webster married Amanda Simo on December 16, 2023 at St. Philip Neri in Philadelphia. The wedding was attended by Conor McGuire ’09, Mark Scannell ’09, Jennifer Corry ’10 and Krystal Bosch ’11 among other Fightin’ Irish. Webster is a vice president with BlackRock Financial.

2010

Madison Schwartz and Olga (Rios) Avalos ’08 are education consultants for their company, Shine Forward School Consulting. From preschool to 8th grade, Shine Forward helps families navigate the school system from application to graduation, ensuring they receive the assistance needed throughout their students’ educational path.

2011

Rory O’Driscoll married in Scottsdale, Arizona on April 12. His three brothers, all SHC alumni, Aidan O’Driscoll ’15, Paul O’Driscoll, Jr. ’20 and Kevin O’Driscoll ’21 and father, Paul Sr., were groomsmen in the wedding. Various members from the Classes of 2010, 2011 and 2012 flew to Arizona to celebrate with the family. They can’t forget to mention the life of the party, John Vigo ’81! They had a fantastic weekend!

Alex Cerri and Izzy Cerri ’16 enjoying an evening at Oracle Park, cheering on the Fightin’ Irish to watch the baseball Bruce-Mahoney game in March!

2012

Brittany Carroll moved to Brooklyn, New York three years ago and is working as an Assistant Fashion Designer for Haddad Brand Designs. The company hosted a “Take Your Parent to Work” day. Her mom, Anna Jarquin-Carroll ’72 (pictured with Brittany) was proudly in attendance.

Tevin Goodwin, aka Ticka Tev, will perform live at the BET awards weekend with 2hotradio! Thank you to all the fans! Go SHCP!

2013

Madeline Lee is currently working with tribes in Alaska and learning about Alaska Native culture and traditions, especially surrounding salmon which has been extremely rewarding for her. Lee feels very privileged to have her current job as a Tribal Fish Biologist and to work in small remote

communities in Alaska to support their subsistence fishing practices.

Asia Satchell is the owner of A & S Digital Photo Booth in Sacramento, CA. The company specializes in providing top-notch photo booth services that add a touch of excitement, entertainment and creativity to any occasion.

2017

Isabella Dominici completed her first-ever mural for Dumpling Kitchen in San Francisco! If you are in the area, stop by and see the beautiful mural by our talented alum!

2018

Envy Lau currently works at Noren Izakaya where her mom is the owner. Noren Izakaya is a Japanese restaurant that brings retro Kyoto to San Francisco North Beach with traditional skewers, small plates and more! If you need a place to eat, stop by here!

2019

Danielle McCarthy is graduating from the University of Oregon

in June with a degree in General Social Sciences, with a focus on Applied Business and Economics. She is looking forward to moving back home to San Francisco, especially to spend more time with her niece, Roisin, who is the daughter of Meghan (McGuire) McCarthy ’08.

2020

Catrina Maguire says hi to everyone! She is graduating from the Fashion Institute of Technology in Manhattan this May, with a bachelor’s degree in Advertising and Marketing and a minor in International Trade and Marketing. Maguire looks forward to joining the workforce soon and will spend her summer in NYC.

Sigs Bohlig is graduating from Pratt Institute in New York with a degree in Fashion Design and just completed an eightlook collection for a thesis!

Harry Nguyen recently visited SHC to say “hi” to old friends and teachers in March! He loved

returning to campus and noted that so much has changed in the four years since his graduation. We hope to see you back at SHC soon!

2021

Miho Koda lives in Massachusetts where she works at Charles River Consulting Studio with a team of undergraduates from Harvard, MIT and Stanford to help high school students gain admissions into top universities. She is proud to say that in 2023, 100 percent of their students got into Top 20 universities.

2022

Dmitri Ryan is a cadet at Virginia Military Institute and recently received promotion to the rank of 2nd platoon sergeant.

NOVEMBER

2, 2024 • SAN FRANCISCO DESIGN CENTER

Paint the Town Green with current Parents of SHC

Coming this November 2nd, the first annual Shamrock Night, a new celebratory SHC parent experience featuring music, dancing, cocktails, delicious bites and more! Mark your calendars and stay tuned for more details.

Music will be provided by one of the Bay Area's premiere dance bands, The Cheeseballs, along with SHC graduate and renowned recording artist, Marco Diaz ’93 and his latin jazz quintet. This will be an evening to remember!

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 February 27, 2024 to May 13, 2024.

IN HONOR

Steven Krauss ’69

Bill Powers ’69 & Diane Powers

Augustine Oropeza ’76

Joe Keane ’71

WELL WISHES

SHC Faculty & Staff

Shawn Singleton ’88

IN MEMORY

Betty Alzugaray

Mary & Jean Curutchet & Sons

Tim Baptista ’99

Cora Johnson

Dolly Braida

Carol Jones Hopke ’54 & Peter Hupke

Harry Brophy

Michael Nerney ’75 & Roselle Nerney

Joe Callaghan ’64

Brother Chris Brady, FSC ’70

Joe Keane ’71

Jesse Callejas ’03

Sal Callejas ’73 & Lucy Callejas

Tony Cannizzo ’53

John Zeier, Sr. ’53 & Marie Zeiter

Joyce Casey

Frank Mazzucco ’76 & Jo Mazzucco

Joel Concepcion

Shawn Singleton ’88

Mark Pardini ’88 & Petra Andersson-Pardini

Patrick Cunneen ’51

John Zeiter, Sr. ’53 & Marie Zeiter

Jim Daley

D.J. Morris ’69

Phyllis Edwinson

Michael Edwinson ’72 & Morgan Edwinson

Mayie Elissetche

Mary & Jean Curutchet & Sons

Yukiko & Michael Meadows

Mary Fabbri

Peggy & Jack O’Brien

Bernadette Franco

Terry McLaughlin ’61 & Sandy McLaughlin

Gary Fritsche ’64

Dorothy Allaghan

John McGreevy ’69 & Lori McGreevy

James Garvey ’88

Mark Pardini ’88 & Petra Andersson-Pardini

Howard Halla ’39

Joanne Yates

Beverly Reinhard Hendon ’55

Kelly Molloy

Rochard Holder

Dom Panina ’80 & Colleen Panina

Jim Koeppan

Brother Chris Brady, FSC ’70

Sister Lois Lapeyre, DC Janet Holland ’77

Charles Love

Mark Pardini ’88 & Petra Andersson-Pardini

Kathy Mangini ’72

Marianne Holland ’72

Alexander Meyer ’52

Michael Bennett ’68

Patricia Meyers

Michael Nerney ’75 & Roselle Nerney

Frederica Spano Mirkovich ’50

Ron Mirkovich ’73

Michael Nerney ’75 & Roselle Nerney

Les Mize

Rosie Lawlor Horan ’65 & Jim Horan

Jose Morales, Sr. ’53

John Zeiter, Sr. ’53 & Marie Zeiter

Linda Nepomuceno ’65

Art Chu ’70 & Carole Chu

Julian Pardini ’49

Mark Pardini ’88 & Petra Andersson-Pardini

Leo Perrott

Howard & DeeDee

Powleson

Howard Powleson ’51

Noelle Cirimele Cruse ’74 & John Cruse

Chuck Figone ’51 & Barbara Figone

Rich Moresco ’51

Michelle & Don Torre

Dennis Quinn ’70

Brother Chris Brady, FSC ’70

Tomasa Reyes

Janet Palmer Ordonez ’89

Jo Ann Burnett Rodriguez '57

Shawn Singleton ’88

Louis Rossi

Dick Morosi ’61

Linda Bini Ryan ’75

Janet Holland ’77

Marianne Holland ’72

John McGreevy ’69 & Lori McGreevy

Jim Ryan ’71

Susan Ryan

James Mullane ’70

“How long has Jesus been knocking at the door of your heart, waiting to enter?”

ST. JOHN BAPTIST DE LA SALLE

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

ST. JOHN BAPTIST DE LA SALLE

Joseph Shasky, Jr.

John McGeevy ’69 & Lori McGreevy

Paul Solis ’50

Dominic Solis ’83 & Grace Solis

Paulette Solt

Brother Chris Brady, FSC ’70

Judy Susoeff

Cheryl Silva

Gigi Tapia ’84

Michelle Tapia ’76

Peter Timoney ’69

D.J. Morris ’69

Joe Villaroman

Janet Palmer Ordonez ’89

Mal Visbal ’48

Brother Chris Brady, FSC ’70

Steve Wilson

Mark Pardini ’88 & Petra Andersson-Pardini

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ALL IRISH

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

Vincent Brogan ’39

Jim Comisky ’56

Gerald Foley ’74

Gary Fritsche ’64

Rebecca Balendo Ganiban ’74

Howard Halla ’39

Araceli Aurelio Hurley ’74

Bruce Marovich ’62

Patricia Bonelli Mayer ’48

Alexander Meyer ’52

Frederica Spano Mirkovich ’50

Phyllis Ferris O'Hanlon ’66

Edward Phipps ’48

Ralph Pierotti ’48

Howard Powleson ’51

Patricia Luna Rivera ’77

Jo Ann Burnett Rodriguez ’57

William Schultheis ’68

Nelson Wong ’64

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

LEAVE YOUR LEGACY FOR FUTURE STUDENTS

Help us assure the future of our important educational mission.

If you want to have a more lasting impact beyond your lifetime, leave a gift to Sacred Heart Cathedral in your will, trust or by beneficiary designation. Creating your legacy is easy and the gift costs you nothing now. We gratefully acknowledge the following individuals who have made estate gifts in support of the students of SHC: Mr. John Garr *, Mr. Dominic Intravia ’49*, Ms. Donna Loo ’80 , Vivian and Thomas Mullaney *, Mr. Roger Pedeupe ’56*, and Mr. David Schussolin ’59*.

Contact John Vigo ’81 at jvigo@shcp.edu for more information.

Moving or changing contact info? Please email advancement@shcp.edu with your up-to-date information.

*deceased