SHC Magazine Spring 2024

A Message from Dr. Skrade

At Sacred Heart Cathedral, the promise of the Easter Season is experienced through God’s promise to us of our future. We celebrate the second-longest liturgical season through new beginnings. It is truly life-giving. From the arrival of spring to the admission of another new class of Sacred Heart Cathedral students, it all means a season of growth and renewal has arrived. At Sacred Heart Cathedral, growth is guided in important ways. Through spirituality, SHC continues to educate its students in the tenets of the Gospel teachings within an inclusive Catholic community of faith. Through service, SHC students use their talents and gifts to show compassion to those most in need. We look to the example of our Founders.

Our students experience growth because we believe in the power of student-centered learning. Their natural curiosity and thirst for knowledge are important elements of their education. From the 9th graders who are welcomed and supported in their life journey to seniors who will live out Enter to Learn, Leave to Serve in their SHC journey, we strive to provide our students with the guidelines necessary to learn, to serve and to lead their lives.

This edition of SHC Magazine reflects a key component of a Lasallian Vincentian Catholic education. Students understand that all perspectives should be considered when developing an informed viewpoint, which is essential as we enter into a presidential election season. In the rapidly changing age of social and digital media, students are discovering that a journalistic approach to finding and writing about the truth is needed now more than ever. As host of the TEDxSHC Youth, entering its 10th year, communication skills and leadership from the stage offer not only the promise of their future but also the potential of our students’ ideas.

Growth can be seen around the campus of SHC. The newly constructed crosswalks at the intersection of Gough and Ellis Streets and the Carl Gellert and Celia Berta Gellert Atrium renovation reinforce our commitment to always improve the SHC experience for our students and community. Our blessings are many!

Please enjoy this issue of SHC Magazine.

Sincerely,

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; Andy Chan; Chami Choi ’24; Thai Chu; Club Soda Productions; Lucie Duffort; Mona Fowler; Valerie Jew; Andrew Ng ’14; Brian Ong; Orange Photography; Giselle Palacios-Delmundo ’94; Mark Pardini ’88; Prestige Photography; Sergio Sazo ’18; Marcus Tolero ’98; Catherine Tsang ’25; Lauren Wild ’99;

FRONT COVER:

Mark Pardini ’88

BACK COVER:

Brian Ong

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On January 17, Black Student Union members and the Campus Ministry hosted the Martin Luther King Jr. prayer service commemorating MLK’s life and legacy of fighting for equality during the Civil Rights Era. Guest Speaker Nate Tinner-Williams spoke on the topics of love and caring for one another.

Construction to create corner bulb-outs to accommodate more pedestrian traffic and wider crosswalks at the intersection of Gough and Ellis Streets finished on December 19. After years of planning, the much-needed makeover improves visibility and safety for the SHC community and the surrounding neighborhood.

The Carl Gellert & Celia Berta Gellert Atrium renovation in the Student Life Center on the La Salle Campus is underway. The construction will reconfigure the lower atrium and add two new conference rooms on the 2nd floor of the SLC, allowing our students to make a meaningful impact for themselves and future students. Stay tuned for more.

Social Studies Department Chair Ms. Erin Kayser ’93 and SHC students visited Washington, DC, this February for the annual Close-Up trip, which educates students on the workings of our government while engaging them in legislative simulations and policy debates with students from high schools around the country.

During the first week of February, 17 students went to Reims and immersed themselves in the French way of life with Mr. Genestin and Ms. Duffort. They visited historical, religious and cultural sites and spent time with their host families. Reims is also the birthplace of one of our founders, St. John Baptist de La Salle. His statue is also in the Reims Cathedral. The exchange program takes place every year and is open to all students. Pictured are SHC students visiting the home of St. John Baptist de La Salle.

The U18 Ireland National Softball Team invited Arden Walsh ’25 to a training camp in Maryland during the break. She performed so well on the diamond that the team selected her to become a member. She will now compete at the 2024 WBSC U-18 Women’s Softball World Cup in Dallas, Texas in September.

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Irish for a Night a Slam Dunk

I RISHFOR A NIGHT

Irish for a Night, Sacred Heart Cathedral’s inaugural event held to introduce grade schoolers and families unfamiliar with the school to experience high-school spirit at SHC, was a tremendous success. More than 1,000 attendees, with students and parents representing over 100 Bay Area schools, filled the Pavilion on February 9 to watch the boys basketball team defeat the St. Francis Lancers 73-48.

The evening featured many activities and entertainment, including free swag giveaways, a special cheering section for Irish for a Night attendees and rousing music provided by the SHC Band.

“It was an amazing event that gave families a sneak peek of what it's like to be a part of the SHC spirit,” Director of Admissions & Enrollment Jonathan Lim said. “I think it was a great success all the way around.”

Attendees also had an opportunity to meet with SHC Admissions staff members to learn more about the educational programs offered at the school, including Summer Institute, a series of one-week enrichment courses and sports academies for motivated students and athletes ages 8–14.

SHC Introduces TransBay Commute Service

In an effort to make the campus even more accessible, the school started the Sacred Heart Cathedral Transportation Program in 2012-13, and since then, it has continued to be a vital commute service for Peninsula families who need assistance with getting their children to and from school.

Now, more families will experience the benefits of the SHC Transportation Program with the East Bay/North Bay Shuttle Service. New for the 2024-25 school year, round-trip, van shuttle transportation service will be available to those families who live in the East Bay and Marin counties.

“Our location in the heart of San Francisco is unique in that students and families can utilize several commuter services to campus, including BART, MUNI, Golden Gate Transit and SamTrans. The new East Bay/North Bay Shuttle Service and our SHC Transportation Program, as a whole, provide more options that SHC families can rely on for safe, convenient and reliable commuting,” Vice President for Advancement, Communications & Enrollment John Gumina ’91 said.

To learn more about the program, visit shcp.edu/transportation

MADDAN’S CORNER

“Friendship is one of the most indispensable requirements of life, for no one would choose to live without friends.” — Aristotle.

In an age of constant connectivity, but waning connection, Fr. John Gribowich, Instructor of Theology, is introducing a new course for fall 2024, Friendship: The Cornerstone of the Good Life.

The single-semester class, initially offered for seniors, is mindful of how difficult it has become to have meaningful relationships given the effects of the pandemic, mental health and technology. Gribowich created the curriculum with his former colleague, Peter McFadden, a NYC-based relationship expert, who recognized that his clients needed to cultivate characteristics within themselves before growing in partnerships.

Exploring elements of friendship from connectedness to creativity to joyfulness to resilience, students will gain insights and hopefully adopt practices that will serve them lifelong in relationships. “You can bring these skills into meeting new friends in college and with teachers, supervisors, mentors and partners — every relationship has an element of what we’re addressing,” said Gribowich.

In addition to the reading list that includes Priya Parker’s The Art of Gathering: How We Meet and Why it Matters, students will explore communication exercises and organize a social get-together that encourages engagement and interaction. Shared in-person experiences create powerful bonds. In Blue Zones, areas in the world where people live exceptionally long lives, social communities are a core component. Human connection, at any age, is a lifeline and is central to the faith life of the Catholic believer.

Heather Maddan-Dowdell ’95 is a fifth-generation San Franciscan. She met her husband, Dan, at a high school party. They have three children — Sicily ’22, Asher ’25, and Jackson ’28.

While adults may have more wisdom and life experience, it's students and their generation that need to shape the future.”

LUKAS

SEUFERT

’24 TEDxSHC YOUTH CO-DIRECTOR “

By Marcus Tolero ’98

“You should give a talk. You have a lot to say,” Director of Inquiry and Innovation Program (i2) Dabney Standley said to Kaila Nobriga-Allen ’22 .

“I don’t know what I would talk about,” Nobriga -Allen said.

“Well, you have a lot to say. I’m sure you will come up with something,” Standley told her.

Nobriga-Allen remembers the scene clearly. It was a weekend in March 2019, and it was her birthday. Her family just arrived from Oahu, Hawaii to celebrate and support her during a speech she was about to deliver to an audience that filled Sacred Heart Cathedral’s Sister Collins, DC, Theatre. It wasn’t a class presentation or debate. It was a TEDx talk. Her topic: 10 minutes of singing a day can increase happiness and decrease stress.

“I was really nervous leading up to the event, only because I felt that this was such a big thing, and everybody knows TED talks,” Nobriga-Allen said. As soon as she stepped onto the stage, though, the nervousness and anxiety disappeared and were replaced by building confidence and belief in herself. Nobriga-Allen presented statistics and research on how tunes and melodies can unlock different memory banks for individuals with Alzheimer's and how singing can release the happy hormone—oxytocin. To help the audience better understand her topic, she had the entire audience stomp, clap and sing to Queen’s classic We Will Rock You

“Immediately after I stepped off stage, I remember my speaker mentor gave me the biggest hug. I thought, ‘Wow. I just did that. I feel like an adult. I am helping to deliver a message and changing the world.”

Nobriga-Allen’s experience of accomplishment and growth is shared by countless SHC students who have taken part in TEDxSHC Youth, which is celebrating its 10-year anniversary this spring. From speaking and mentoring to event planning and project management, TEDxSHC Youth gives SHC students a unique experience to share, learn and collaborate with like-minded individuals who believe in reshaping the world.

Former Director of i2 Ramsey Musallam, who left SHC in 2016 and is now a science teacher at Sonoma Academy, delivered a TED talk in 2013 on how to spark learning in the classroom. His experience was so impactful that he wanted to bring this event to the school. Through the i2 program and with help from TEDx Organizer and Instructor of Theology Kathy Lorentz, TEDx at SHC was established.

“I wanted there to be a public-facing thing for the i2 program,” Musallam said. “It was good for the school because it created a public space and opened up opportunities for people to participate and share their ideas, and it allowed us to reach other schools and showcase the youth.”

Bringing the first TEDx to SHC in 2014 wasn’t easy, however. There were challenges from the start. The event needed approval from the

back in 2014 ...

TED x SHCYouth@10 (cont.)

TED organization. A website had to be developed. Speakers had to be recruited and vetted. Talks had to be curated. The stage had to be built. Despite the challenges, the first TEDx event was a success.

“The first one was really good. It was authentic. The energy was amazing. The recordings were good. The people who came from other schools gave vulnerable talks. They were amazing. I remember that first year being so powerful,” Musallam said. “It showed that we were on to something. It really showed to me that the real power is in public display,”

Aside from 2020, when the event was on hiatus due to the COVID-19 pandemic, a TEDxSHC Youth has occurred every year, and what makes it unique is that the event is entirely run and organized by Sacred Heart Cathedral students. With oversight from SHC staff, including Lorentz and now Director of i2 Dabney Standley, the students run the show. Some roles SHC students fill include Event Manager, Executive Producer, Director, Communications Manager and Speaker Mentor. From social media and marketing to catering and website management, the students are solely responsible for executing this highly visible community event.

“Over the years, mostly due to Kathy Lorentz's great organizational abilities, we have a pretty clear model for organizing this event. We have a core team of students that lead and break down the various tasks to other students, from speaker recruitment and speaker coaching to hospitality and stage management,”

This year’s list of core team student leaders includes Co-Director Lukas Seufert ’24 , Co-Director Isabella Rinaldi ’24, Communications Manager Kristina Kwan ’25 , Co-Social Media Manager, Speaker Mentor and Rules Faith Pan ’25, Business Manager Zhivan Khaleeli ’25 and Website Marketing Brandon Holland ’25 “Being student-led is what makes TEDxSHC Youth so special and unique. There are thousands of TEDx events organized worldwide every year, but there are only a handful that present talks by students and are organized by students. While I don't doubt that a group of adults could run a program like this, the best people to organize a group of students and inspire other students are students themselves,” Seufert said. “While adults may have more wisdom and life experience, it's students and their generation that need to shape the future.”

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The feeling of knowing people who heard your talk were impacted by what you shared is such a unique experience, and I feel so grateful that I had the opportunity to share what I did.”

ISABELLA RINALDI ’24

TEDxSHC YOUTH CO-DIRECTOR

and Marketing to discuss marketing and graphic design needs, including promotional material and advertising.

I think that in another 10 years, TEDx...will start expanding to more schools, larger communities, and perhaps even host a larger scale event in 10 years.”

FAITH PAN ’25 SPEAKER MENTOR & RULES OFFICER “

Standley said. “The kids realize that they don't have to create the organization. It's done for them, and they slip into these roles, and depending on how long they're involved, they get to play multiple roles along the way.

The planning behind organizing the event is monumental. Students meet months ahead of the event date to map out a timeline. The core leadership team has formal meetings every other week to discuss event logistics, rehearsals and updates on any developments. The students also meet with various departments within the school to help execute their vision. They consult with the Tech Crew to discuss their technology needs for the day of the event, including stage lighting, audio and live streaming. They map out musical needs with the Visual and Performing Arts Department. They also schedule meetings with the Office of Communications

Giving the students the steering wheel to plan TEDxSHC Youth has a purpose—it enhances their self-efficacy and empowers them to make decisions in leadership roles. “They feel supported that they're not on their own. So they can take risks and try new things and be creative, and the school supports them. And I'm not quite sure where else in the school this happens. That is huge to me,” Lorentz said. “They're on the phone, they're making calls and they're trying to figure it out. The kids on the team are making real-life decisions that make a difference. They're handling crises, and it helps them realize that everything doesn't happen that easily.”

TEDxSHC Youth, the first of its kind in San Francisco, is not exclusive to SHC students. Students representing high schools from all over the Bay Area participate in this event. Since its inception, 10 schools have collaborated with SHC.

Ramsey Musallam

“I like that we are reaching out to our community by making the event public and partnering and collaborating with other schools. And the work that we've done with these schools has empowered these people who've worked with us to go back to their own schools and do something like that. The one thing that we need to remember as educators is it's not about our particular school. It is about our world. What we are doing is preparing young men and women to serve,” Lorentz said.

This all leads us back to Nobriga-Allen, who is now in her second year at San Diego State University and is majoring in film production. During the second month of her frosh year, SDSU had a parents' weekend, a designated time for parents to visit the campus. She was waiting for her mom in the library.

“My mom walks in and says, ‘There’s a TEDx SDSU booth right outside. I already talked to them. I gave them your name,’” Nobriga-Allen said. “I went to their table and met the girl who

was the president at that time. She said, ‘You have so much experience, and we would love to have you on our team.’”

Kaila became the event coordinator of TEDx at SDSU that year, and after helping organize that event she volunteered to be the TEDx President. She assumed the role this year.

“TEDxSHC Youth prepared me for leadership purposes. I don’t have an issue with talking to people or leading them—I am the president of the university’s TEDx conference. If I hadn’t been a part of Sacred Heart Cathedral’s TEDx journey, I wouldn’t be in this position,” Nobriga-Allen said.

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The one thing that we need to remember as educators is it's not about our particular school. It is about our world. What we are doing is preparing young men and women to serve.”

The TEDx program... has seen so many remarkable students go on to accomplish great things, and I know that many more remarkable students have yet to come.”

KRISTINA KWAN ’25 COMMUNICATIONS MANAGER

Unlike when she was 15, then unsure about participating in a TEDx conference, Nobriga-Allen is brimming with skill and confidence.

KATHY LORENTZ INSTRUCTOR OF THEOLOGY

Dabney Standley

Isabella Rinaldi ’24

Kaila Nobriga-Allen ’22

Lukas Seufert ’24

Faith Pan ’25

Kristina Kwan ’25

Kathy Lorentz

New Journalism

Sacred Heart Cathedral Students Strive for Integrity & Truth in an Evolving Field

By Lucie Duffort

For Sacred Heart Cathedral students, there are many pathways to writing as self-expression. There’s the Oracle, SHC’s literary magazine, Creative Writing Club and Spoken Word, the Emerald student newspaper and a newly resurrected elective journalism course, to name a few.

Ebbs and flows in popularity for clubs and electives can depend on everything from student motivation, youth and adult leadership, social trends and probably even the weather. But the Emerald has staying power.

Journalism is experiencing a resurgence in popularity, and it is a great moment to explore what excites students about this type of writing, the potential trends witnessed in recent years that enabled us to expand the program again and the opportunities our students seem interested in taking. I am privileged to see it up close—to facilitate work on the Emerald and to teach the current iteration of the journalism course.

Julie Phelan, Instructor of English and Emerald co-moderator, is quick to point out that the newspaper’s continued success can be attributed to one thing: “It’s student-run.”

Every story that comes through the pipeline is student-proposed, researched and edited. It also means that students drive the evolution of the Emerald. In the 17 years that she has been helping them get it done, Phelan has seen some changes.

She was here when a Senior Seminar project, from motivated Editor-in-Chief (EIC) Justin Chin ’10, brought the print paper online. She saw students shift more into multimedia and video and helped troubleshoot when COVID-19 brought student life as we knew it to a standstill.

When the pandemic hit, it left a hole once filled by social interaction and in-person activities. Students desperately needed to be heard and seen, and the Emerald offered an entryway into socialization and ownership of the story. Phelan said, “During COVID-19, our club was at an all-

TO LEARN MORE ABOUT THE SHC EMERALD, SCAN THE CODE ABOVE TO VISIT THEIR WEBSITE!

time high (over 100 members on Zoom), and our EIC at the time, Eric Coestad ’21, used the situation to create a close-knit team of writers, photographers, editors and filmmakers.” This was bolstered by a partnership with the nascent SHCLive, a then-online and now in-person student broadcast for announcements and student-run news segments.

Coestad’s editing team was committed to a culture of heightened news consumption and reporting in an unprecedented time. When discussing his favorite articles, he references a piece on breakout rooms that directly impacted teachers’ effective use of Zoom as a tool in the classroom. “Most people aren't looking at student publications for breaking news and commentary on geopolitical drama.” Coestad said, “Focusing on one's immediate community provides the biggest opportunity to create tangible change.”

In the past few years, students have written about many important topics, and in many different ways. Margot Hart ’22, who followed Coestad as EIC, covered the January 6, 2021 attack on the U.S. Capitol, providing a true and timely video snapshot of student responses. Former EIC Atessa Anoshiravani ’23 wrote an award-winning opinion article titled, “The Rise in Hate Crimes Against Asian Americans,” as well as a nuanced series on climate change and local and international human rights. Students pursued real information that meant something to them and exposed these ideas to our community. As the pandemic fades into the background, student news and voices continue

The next generation of journalists

to be vital. Our current EIC, Kate Cassidy ’24, pushed voter registration to the forefront. Our Managing Editor, Isabella Rinaldi ’24, is passionate about women’s empowerment. Students write on national elections and the Israel-Hamas war. They write about student life, athletics and the arts. They return to eternal adolescent questions like “Hot Cheetos vs Takis,” and “What new music did SHC listen to this year?” And, interestingly enough, they are back to producing in print. This year, the newspaper will likely publish three print editions. Why? Because the students love it. They love seeing themselves mentioned in print. They love flipping through the pages to read something that concerns them, written by their peers. There is something about touching and smelling newsprint, filling out a crossword or word search and clipping a picture or an article. Even as more and more news moves online, tangibility matters. Seeing something in front of you, or holding it in your hand, is critical to learning. And it’s easier to understand when you can talk with someone in person or see how things get done. SHC’s proximity to the Civic Center and hubs of social and political activity itself provides that kind of tangibility. This year, it enabled a field trip to the San Francisco Chronicle, currently closed to the public. Thanks to former SHC parent and SF Chronicle reporter J.K. Dineen, whose children Mimi Dineen ’22 and Paddy Dineen ’23 both served on Emerald leadership during their tenure, aspiring journalists visited the offices of our local paper. They interfaced with reporters, some of whom were not much older than themselves. This, along with other field trips such as AP Government’s outings to the Hall of Justice, clearly influences SHC students’ interest in the world and topics outside of academia.

Today, students need tools to navigate a complicated landscape of information, whether discussing

current events or the barrage of media vying for their attention at every turn. “It’s cognitive overload,” English Department Chair Stewart Grace, PhD, said. This leads to a difference in approaching the world. “The way that students think about where information comes from has changed enormously. And it’s because of the way that digital media has changed,” he said. It’s not the internet that some of us first encountered in the ’90s. Grace refers to the verification of sourced information as a nesting-dolls pursuit, where he said, “The number of steps it takes to get to the original source is far more complicated than when I started (teaching here nine years ago), and, I would argue, is probably far more complicated than it was for me as compared to my parents’ generation.” This is a world that belongs entirely to our students, and so the appreciation for direct research and reporting becomes even more important. “Just the facts” means something completely different today.

An informal poll of this year’s Journalism class shows that their news comes from Instagram, TikTok and YouTube drama channels (which I now understand to be videos that recap and comment, mostly humorously, on multi-sourced topics). They learn things in social studies and English courses and from their friends and conversations with parents and teachers. They listen passively to their parents’ NPR radio shows in the car and at home. They put the News Hour on in the background while doing homework. One reads the New York Times, and another is most interested in very localized news from the free neighborhood paper. What Grace said about the divide between us and our students is very real. Their means of learning what’s going on around them is simply different. They may access information in clips and shorts, but they are also more judgemental of its value. They know when they are being directed by algorithms, and they notice when that drama channel links reputable sources or just spouts entertainment.

“Students are very aware of the ability of modern technology to create fake news, and of the willingness of too many adults to use invective, bots and deep fakes for selfish ends,” said Joan O’Neill,

At a journalism convention in 2023

Visiting with the pros

Julie Phelan and Lucie Duffort

Journalism (cont.)

Assistant Principal for Academics. “I think the student editors, reporters and photographers value their voice in our student publications, the Journalism class and SHCLive.”

By exploring the variety of outlets available for their message, students practice both information delivery and absorption. In the realm of journalism, O’Neill said, “Students have choices and resources for how to most effectively present the information. Should they include a poll or promote the story on Instagram?

Create a podcast? All of this lets the students practice sorting through the cacophony of media to determine what is reliable news and what might make the school and the world a better place.”

When they learn to apply these fundamental journalistic ideas to what they are putting out there, whether it’s a news article, PowerPoint, persuasive letter, college application or email to their boss, they gain better footing for navigating this world of information. As a teacher, seeing young writers excited at choosing their stories and pursuing them, questioning themselves and those around them—myself included!—gives me a huge boost of hope and confidence in their future and the continued importance of journalism in all its forms.

CONGRATULATIONS

to this year’s recipients of the

LASALLIAN VINCENTIAN

Alumni Award

SISTER GEORGINA SEVERIN, DC ’98 and MR. STEVEN KRAUSS ’69

Why Journalism, & Why Now?

WHAT DO YOU FEEL YOU HAVE LEARNED OR EXPERIENCED IN THIS CLASS THAT YOU WOULDN’T HAVE OTHERWISE?

Katherine Borek ’24: In this class, I learned a lot about the power of the press and how much influence it has over individuals’ everyday lives.

Cameron Schwing ’24: It makes me ask questions about the stuff I’m reading. Since learning about journalistic ethics, I think about that whenever I read something.

Ciara McGarry ’24: It also makes me more skeptical of (supposedly) reliable sources.

Julian Coleman ’26: I learned that journalism is not only just writing. It’s all sorts of different forms of media, like videos, photography… And in the writing section of journalism, there are so many different types of writing, like all the units we are going through (reviews, currently).

DID IT SURPRISE YOU? DID IT CHANGE YOUR PERSPECTIVE ON HOW WE PUT INFORMATION AND NEWS INTO THE WORLD?

Julian: I definitely now think of what section reporters of the news are coming from: are they beat journalists, or are they set to interview one specific person and write about them or talk about them? That’s definitely influenced listening to the news.

Katherine: Within each specific article, there’s so much more than just a sentence. When I’m reading it, I think, oh, that’s a source, or the journalist had to go and interview somebody for this, or do a bunch of research. There’s a lot more than I first really anticipated.

DO YOU THINK THAT JOURNALISM AS A MEDIUM IS IMPORTANT?

Everyone: Yes, yes, yes, of course.

Cameron: When it’s done right, ethically, that’s very important, because that’s how people know what’s going on in the world. If no one tells them… they won’t know. (You need) proper ethics, you can’t make up sources, that sort of thing. Don’t put any bias into something that’s not an opinion piece.

Julian: Get all sides of the story.

The Roundtable brings together a cross-section of SHC community members to offer their perspectives on compelling issues. In this edition of The Roundtable, SHC journalism students reflect on the state of journalism today.

Katherine: I feel like news, whether you get it from YouTube shorts or whatever, is what actually connects us to the rest of the world. We wouldn’t know that wars are going on or that someone’s running for Congress… everything that you need to know, you hear from some news outlet. I think that’s why we have freedom of the press. In countries where they don’t have freedom of the press, you can see a lot of oppression. We’re lucky to be able to say what we want, but also we have to be responsible. We have to consider the ethics behind each article.

Grace McCusker ’24: Popular, reputable news sources like the New York Times have Twitter, TikTok and Instagram accounts so that they can reach audiences of all ages. My grandpa reads the newspaper, and I don’t. We both get our news from the same site, just in different forms. He’ll read an article, and I’ll watch a 30-second video. If I can get it in 30 seconds… That’s like–holy cannoli–that’s the golden part. Cameron: But how much information can you really get in 30 seconds? Like if it’s something you’re really interested in.

Grace: Oh yeah, my Instagram reels are filled with Taylor Swift updates. So is my Twitter timeline. But every day, I’m not like, “I’m just going to scroll for 10 minutes through the Washington Post,” because that doesn’t interest me. But I’ll watch that 30-second overview of the day. Then I’ll go back to what I want to watch. Or maybe I’ll follow a story.

Michelle Tamayo ’24: But the longer form makes it seem more reliable, from its context, and then the shorter one makes you ask yourself: How do I trust this? How do I know this is legit?

Katherine: As we evolve as a society and we start to rely on technology more, the news has had to adapt and change. People our age don’t have a long attention span.

With 30-second clips, at least you’re getting something. At least you know a little more about what’s going on.

Grace: When I see the 30-second clips and there’s something I want to know, I ask my mom about it and my mom already has done all this research, most of the time she knows something about it.

Ciara: But we can’t just depend on our moms forever!

Grace: Don’t say that!

Julian: People are less interested in reading long chunks of articles when they could be watching a video that engages them so much more and uses less of their time. So… I think a new form of journalism is definitely emerging. Secondhand journalism, where most of the population is getting their news from another person who has read the articles and is kind of dumbing it down for everyone else, and shortening it into what they think is the important parts. It’s dangerous, but it’s what people enjoy rather than reading the whole article.

Ciara: All those 30-second videos take their information from the expanded articles, so it has to be in that format no matter what. Even if people are looking at the shorter videos more.

Julian: Without (longer form) first-hand journalism, you lose that freedom of speech.

Students concluded with a chorus of “Thanks for Watching! And “Hit the like button to subscribe!”

OUR PANEL:

KATHERINE BOREK ’24

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JULIAN COLEMAN ’26

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GRACE McCUSKER ’24

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CIARA McGARRY ’24

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CAMERON SHWING ’24

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MICHELLE TAMAYO ’24

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CIVIC SENSIBILITIES

Thomas Maguire, Lieutenant of Strategic Investigations for the San Francisco Police Department, walked into Room 815 on the De Paul Campus. For the next hour, Lieutenant Maguire talked to Matt Wilson’s Criminal Justice class about the SFPD’s Real-Time Investigation Center, a department dedicated to implementing more efficient and effective policing while reducing the risk of incidents that degrade trust with the public. He conducted exercises that tested and challenged the students’ critical thinking and fielded questions from students interested in learning about the challenges facing the SFPD, the current state of crime in San Francisco and how the department is addressing it.

Throughout the school year, Sacred Heart Cathedral students have many opportunities to meet civil servants, like proud SHC parent Lieutenant Maguire, or visit the sites where civic action occurs. These unique educational experiences not only help to educate and inform SHC students, they also encourage SHC students to develop their political and social viewpoints.

The school’s unique location in the heart of the City aids this effort because the campus is mere blocks away from the hub of politics and civil service. San Francisco City Hall. San Francisco Superior Courthouse. The Phillip Burton Federal Building and U.S. Courthouse. The San Francisco Police Department Northern Station. These are just a few of the government establishments surrounding SHC. Wilson, who is an Instructor of Social Studies and teaches Civics and Criminal Justice classes, said the location of the campus is an advantage for students. He conducts field trips throughout the year to expose students to the types of civic discourse that occur daily in San Francisco.

“I think field trips are great because they can hear from the people who work in those fields, and try to understand the complexity of the issues they face. For example, the Board of Supervisors might not be important to the students now, but maybe they can see and hopefully imagine themselves in those positions down the road,” Wilson said. “The students also get to see the racial composition of these government establishments. More positions of political power are held by minorities and women, which is impactful for the students to see firsthand.”

Some memorable field trips occurred this year, including a visit to the San Francisco City Attorney's Office. Wilson said the students heard from employees in the office about how San Francisco is navigating the homelessness crisis. But always, the visits to the courthouse are the most rewarding. “I look forward to these field trips, and I think the students can feel my excitement,” Wilson said. “It's just seeing how excited they are when we go to court and into the courtrooms. Some of them didn't realize you can watch trials, and I've had a few students

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Lieutenant Thomas Maguire talks to Matt Wilson's Criminal Justice class

SHC students with District 2 Supervisor Catherine Stefani

who went back to the courthouse by themselves to watch trials.”

To support SHC Students in understanding the political landscape beyond San Francisco, the Social Studies Department conducts Close-Up trips once a year. These trips aim to educate students on the workings of the federal government while engaging them in legislative simulations and policy debates with students from high schools around the county. In February, Social Studies Department Chair Erin Diner Kayser ’93 led her fifth Close-Up trip to Washinton, D.C.

“They have marvelous opportunities to explore the political landscape of our country and meet other high school students from around the country,” Kayser said. “It has been such an honor to witness students develop the beginnings of their political beliefs. Students have a beautiful habit of being so honest about what they know and don’t know.”

While the field trips allow SHC students to have an up-close view of the government ecosystem, classroom visits by the individuals who serve there are perhaps more impactful because they create a dialogue with the students. Sometimes, they want to learn about the job. Other times, it will be specific about what’s occurring in a community. The visits allow students to speak with representatives for an extended period. According to Wilson, former students entered into careers in civil service as

officers, lawyers and politicians because of this type of exposure. One student who benefitted from these visits is Alexis Claire Hall '24. Her experience in Wilson’s Criminal Justice class forged a potential path for the future. “When researching a person in power, I can study their political party, their education and accomplishments. However, I can't know truly what kind of person they are unless I see them in person, doing their work,” Hall said. “Going to college, I was split between law and nursing school. This class has given me the confidence to try and pursue law school in the future.”

The field trips. The class visits. It all has a purpose because it helps students understand that there are many different perspectives to consider when developing a political or social viewpoint. Race. Socioeconomic background. Income level. Location of residence. These are just a few of the many perspectives that SHC teachers, like Wilson and Kayser, have the students examine and think about, and they do that within a safe environment where the teaching style is objective and students are encouraged to voice their opinions.

“I think that helps them, facilitates them to be more empathetic and tolerant of people, and also to see the dignity in each person, even if they disagree,” Wilson said.

Ana Beatriz Ewing ’25 is one of the many students who appreciate the “safe space” created for her to debate and discuss her ideas. She said that it allows her and her classmates to have healthy conversations about how they can improve the world around them

today and in the future. “There are so many different ways we can become active in our community, and it's great to be aware of changes needing to be made within it,” Ewing reflected. “I really would love to become a social worker who works in programs supporting previously incarcerated individuals to integrate back into society. I plan to major in either sociology or psychology in college. Although this is really thinking far ahead, I see myself getting a license in social work as well.”

Lieutenant Maguire, who has two children currently at SHC and another two who graduated, wrapped up his presentation with Wilson’s class. He took a moment to thank the students for their enthusiasm and attentiveness. This was his sixth visit since the last school year, and he doesn’t see that stopping anytime soon because he believes he’s helping SHC students formulate opinions about the world around them.

“There is no doubt about it. That is the primary goal, whether I’m interacting with my children, with the students at SHC or with anybody in the public. I think it’s very important to look at both sides of an argument and look at things objectively,” Lieutenant Maguire said. “Being here in the center of town at Sacred Heart Cathedral, there’s no better place to present some real-life discussions and arguments.”

Students in the City Hall rotunda Lt. Maguire at work

WINTER SPORTS RECAP

boys BASKETBALL

The SHC boys basketball team continued their recent run of successful seasons under coach Caesar Smith ’98, culminating with a CCS Division III Championship. Late-season wins over Saint Francis and Valley Christian, propelled the team to capture the #3 seed in the CCS playoffs. The momentum carried into the postseason as the Irish overwhelmed Westmoor, 68-38, in the quarterfinals. The game featured a historical achievement for team-scoring leader Fedrick Pernell ’24, who notched his 1,000th career point during his 22-point performance. The Irish continued to roll in the semifinals, stamping their ticket to the final with an emphatic win over Burlingame. Facing Santa Cruz in the final round, the Irish built an early lead and hung on to capture their second consecutive championship with a 49-48 win. They were led by Pernell’s 15-point performance and Zemaury Erfe ’24, Jonah Goorin ’24, Jack Kennedy ’24 and Mykel Patton ’25 provided strong play in the effort. The varsity basketball squad concluded the season with a 14-14 record while going 4-10 in league play with Pernell receiving 2nd Team All-WCAL honors. Go Irish!

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Fed Pernell ’24 going strong to the hoop

Cooper Gumina ’24 & Gil Falcone ’24

Joonah Goorin ’24 makes his move

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girls BASKETBALL

The Irish girls basketball team had an impressive season. Coach Demetrius Jackson led the team to a 10-2 record (22-4 overall) against WCAL opponents during the regular season. The Irish began the season with a seven-game win streak. The momentum continued into league play, where they ultimately swept all but one WCAL opponent. The dominating league performance included a memorable 49-45 victory against rival Saint Ignatius in the Bruce-Mahoney game. The Irish earned the #2 seed in the CCS Open Division, where they finished 2-1 with wins over Los Gatos and Woodside Priory. The win over Woodside included Reza Po ’24 scoring her 1000th career point. The team earned the #5 seed in the CIF Division I NorCal Championships and defeated Salesian 61-41 in the first round. 1st Team All-WCAL honors went to Po and Kiana Moniz ’24, while Madison Eade ’25 and Aniyah Versosa ’25 captured 2nd Team All-WCAL accolades. The Irish look poised for another successful season next year.

boys SOCCER

The Irish boys soccer team under first-year Coach Jose Niño competed hard throughout the season. The Irish started their season hot, including an impressive 4-0 win against Mission High School. Highlights from the regular season include a 2-1 victory over Riordan and a 3-1 win over rival Saint Ignatius. In the game against their rival, Eoin Mclaughlin ’25, Christian Contreras ’27 and Francisco Garcia ’25 each scored goals while goalkeeper Sebastian Bradshaw ’26 had multiple key saves. Patrick Nolan ’24 earned 2nd Team All-WCAL and Logan Graves ’24 earned All-League Honorable Mention. The Irish are set for future success on the pitch with a young and talented team set to return. Go Irish!

Reza Po ’24 leaving them in the dust

Madison Eade ’25 goes hard to the hole

Aniya Versosa ’25

Kiana Moniz ’24 skies for two

Logan Graves ’24

Hugo Puiggali ’25

Patrick Nolan ’24 goes low

girls SOCCER

It was a season of growth for the varsity girls soccer team, as Coach Jeff Wilson led the Irish to a 4-10-3 overall (0-6-3 in league play). The season included two impressive shutout victories over Mission and El Camino. The two shutouts were part of a very successful preseason that saw the Irish win four of their first six preseason matchups, including wins over Terra Nova and Lowell. Alana Giomi ’25 earned 1st Team All-WCAL honors while

Elena Shen ’24 and Alice Foerster ’27 were named to the 2nd Team All-WCAL squad. Kylee Po ’26 and Francesca Johnson ’27 received All-League Honorable Mention. Coach Wilson and the Irish will look to improve on this season with a number of players returning next year.

Ava McNamara-Pittler ’25

Nora Prothro ’26 plays keepaway

Alice Foerster ’27 with the corner

Kylee Po ’26

WRESTLING

The Irish wrestling program excelled under Head Coach Jimmy Woods ’18. The boys varsity team finished 9-6 overall (3-3 in league play) and the girls went 6-3 overall (2-3 in league play). The team’s hard work and perseverance was showcased at the WCAL finals, which featured historic wins from Naomi Van Zandt ’25 and Jared Perez ’25. Van Zandt cemented her spot as one of the best wrestlers in Irish history with a 3rd consecutive league title, a first for SHC. Perez notched an equally impressive third-consecutive finals appearance and second WCAL championship. In addition to Van Zandt and Perez, Sarah Gantulga ’26 won her first WCAL championship. Van Zandt, Perez and Gantulga were joined by a sizable group of nine fellow wrestlers to qualify for CCS this season, including team captains Matthew Spillane ’24 and Aliana Aklilu ’24 (CCS alternate). Go Irish!

Aliana Aklilu ’24

Matthew Spillane ’24

Jared Perez ’25 maximizing leverage

1960

Beverly (West) Sykes wrote the 8,500th entry in her online journal, which she has been writing daily since March 2000. She worked as a theater critic in the Sacramento area for many years and recently retired.

1962

Robert Howard celebrated 54 years of helping survivors recover from domestic and international disasters. Robert was the public information officer during the Orphan Airlift at the end of the Vietnam War, the Teton Dam Break, the Three Mile Island event, 9/11 in New York City, earthquakes in Turkey and tsunamis in Sri Lanka and American Samoa. Bob continues to work today as a reserve Assistant Public Affairs Officer for the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA).

1963

John Rodelo and his best friends have been Three Amigos since grammar school. Don Schaffer, on the left, retired from the California Highway Patrol and coached CYO basketball for many years. Both his sons also attended SHC and are now in the

SFPD. Joe Gerosa, in the middle, served in the US Navy and retired from a career as a postman. He has three children and is now an avid gardener. Joe and his family have lived in Napa for many years. Rodelo, on the right, has worked in community service and retired as an SF Probation Officer. He has two daughters, one of whom attended SHC and is now a medical doctor. John has traveled extensively. The Three Amigos get together for hikes and lunches several times a year.

John Schroeder visited SHC this past October. Thanks for coming back to campus and visiting us!

1965

Beverly (Estrada) Pacheco, Kathy (Fields) Cendak, Catherine (Atkins) Orr, Carol (Morrison) Roman, Janet (Hart) Leone, Lola (Orlando) Bush and Anna (Patterson) Jovel met at the Basque Cultural Center for lunch for the Second Annual Class of 1965 Toy Drive. Toys were later delivered to the California Highway Patrol for distribution.

1967

Gary Vanucchi, Jim Gibson, Paul Capurro, George Lynch, Mike Richards and Steve Panos of the Class of 1967 celebrated their 75th birthdays together. The night ended with two Happy Birthday songs and the Sacred Heart Alma Mater. Their lifelong friendships began 61 years ago at Sacred Heart!

1968

Nelson Estrada says hi to his fellow alumni! Nelson is currently living in Managua after logging in about 45 years worth of work in several areas, mainly banking and finance for commercial companies, and about 20 years designing and building upper-end homes. After that, Nelson is now dedicated to his family as well as music, writing and painting. His paintings were exhibited at the Florence Italy Biennale in 2019. Nelson is currently living with his wife since 1976, and three children plus three granddaughters. He thanks the Lord for all that.

1970

James Galvin’s company, Galvin Precision Machining, engineered and built the runners for the US Olympic Bobsled Team in 2006. James traveled to Turin, Italy and watched the team take 5th. It had

never been done before. In 2010, the US Team took Gold in Vancouver, Canada. The runners are now the door handles at the Winter Olympics Village.

1974

The Class of 1974 is looking forward to their Gold Diploma Ceremony in the fall. They are in the initial stages of contacting the ladies who graduated from Cathedral 50 years ago. The committee for the Sacred Heart men should be starting soon. The class would love to see you all there for this fun event! Contact Shawn McGuire '05 at smcguire@shcp.edu for more information.

Audrey Miles is a former School Board Trustee for West Contra Costa Unified School District (2005-2009). She has 29 years of teaching transitional kindergarten through first in Alameda County. Audrey will retire on June 10 and will continue to travel the world.

Matt Moreno became a U.S.P.T.A licensed tennis professional after graduating after graduating from Sacred Heart. Matt is currently living in Texas where he continues to play tennis. Matt is so thankful for his valuable experiences at Sacred Heart and cannot wait to return for his 50-year reunion in the fall.

Kevin Alano fully retired in 2023 after 45 years spanning successful careers with the U.S. Army; State of Oregon; Multnomah County, OR; and Hydro Aluminum Extrusions, LLC in 2023. He and his wife, Bernadette, celebrated 40 happy years of marriage with their first cruise to Alaska, and their son’s wedding making them true empty nesters. They enjoy spending time with their six grandkids from their two daughters in Oregon and Arizona. Kevin continues to enjoy his past time as a motorcycle safety instructor for the State of Oregon.

1975

Dennis Johnston retired from San Francisco Muni in 2009 after living in Elk Grove with his wife Mona of 17 years. Dennis has been playing lots of golf, trout fishing, staying active in the Sacramento Elks #6, traveling our great country and enjoying the life God gave him.

Members from the Cathedral Class of ’75 gathered to celebrate the life of Linda (Bini) Ryan.

1976

Michael Amato is photographed with his new grandson, Enzo, born on January 24, whose mother, Melissa Amato graduated from SHC in 2004. The family is doing well!

Karma Soares retired in 2021 and relocated to Shasta County.

Al Galindo turned over his 2023 Board Chair position for the Jefferson Chamber of Commerce in Metairie, LA at the Annual Meeting on February 6, 2023. Pictured with Al is the 2024 Chair, Ryan Rodrigue.

Victor Nolasco just got married on October 7, 2023 and moved to Fremont. Victor and his wife spent their honeymoon in beautiful Portugal.

Jaime Gueretta retired in 2023 after 37 years of teaching math. Jaime is looking forward to traveling to Europe, camping and spending time with his grandchildren, family and friends.

1981

Lucia Piriano recently retired from the UCSF School of Pharmacy in 2023.

1987

John Baratta and his wonderful wife, Tricia, will be celebrating their 30th wedding anniversary in March. Their two kids, Genevieve and Joseph, are happy, well-adjusted adults working hard to be the best they can be. Keeping their fingers crossed for a trip to Italy for their anniversary!

1983

Marty Kinahan just completed his 25th year as Head Men’s Soccer Coach at Santa Rosa Junior College. The mens team has captured 16 Conference Championships, participated in nine California State Final Fours and captured two California State Championships and a National Title. The men’s program has been nationally ranked in the top 20 in 22 different years.

1984

John Arguello retired from the State as a police captain, after a 30-year law enforcement career. Subsequent to his retirement, he spent four years in the private sector investigating civil and criminal cases. He is now fully retired enjoying time with his kids, Alexis ’21, Ethan ’24 and niece Sophia Del Carlo ’18.

Jennifer (Brown) Zarich received SFTLA Trial Lawyer of the Year last April 27th, 2023. Her husband, Paul Zarich and their sons, Antonio Zarich ’20 and Giovanni Zarich ’20 are very proud of her professional achievement. Congratulations, Jennifer!

1988

Jim Laughlin has managed Swensen’s Ice Cream Shop on Hyde and Union Streets for the past four years with his wife Diane. Stop by the shop for a scoop of homemade ice cream.

Lance Lew earlier in 2023 and in January 2024, had the fortune of officiating some of the best talent the world has to offer in Charlotte, North Carolina and Tampa, Florida. The experience was incredible and he is looking forward to further opportunities for USA Flag Football. Flag football is the fastest-growing sport not only here in the US, but across the globe!

1989

Rachel Messiah graduated from UC Davis with a degree in Economics and went on to receive an MBA in Finance at the Golden Gate University. Rachel’s career started in the banking sector in corporate finance, leading to her work in management consulting and recently taking on director-level executive roles within business transformation and go-to-market strategy inside multinational, high-tech publicly traded companies. Her career has been very rewarding and fulfilling and she is very grateful for being exposed to the right mentors and cultural environments at SHC that supported and shaped her work ethic and propelled her to higher education and a rewarding career in a diverse and complex multicultural workforce!

1991

Ryan Cayabyab is happy to share that he is starting a new position as Deputy Construction Management Bureau Manager for the San Francisco Public Utilities Commission.

Joanne (Zucchi) Sanders is recently celebrating her newly empty nest and her 25th wedding anniversary this year. Greetings to all the 1991 alums out there!

1993

2004

Marco Cerri and Christy (Hannon) Ventura caught up with each other at the Annual Crab Feed dinner in January. They look forward to celebrating their 30-year reunion with classmates in March!

1994

Henry Flynn is running for Mayor in San Francisco. He is a 4th generation San Franciscan whose focus is human nature over politics.

1998

Alfredo Sainz currently has artwork hanging in the De Young Museum and his business, Fonzerelli 415, is constantly posting new artwork to purchase and look through. If you’re ever at the De Young Museum, look out for his art!

2002

Shannon Rowbury was recently inducted into the USATF Pacific Association Hall of Fame. Congratulations, Shannon, on this incredible accomplishment!

Melissa (Amato) Bernier and her husband recently welcomed a baby boy, Enzo James, at the end of January. Congratulations Melissa on your newest addition to your family!

2005

Shawn McGuire is excited to be back at SHC, taking on the role of Associate Director of Alumni and Parent Engagement. She returns to SHC after 10 years working in college athletics, most recently at Cal Berkeley as the Director of Football Academic Support and at Fresno State as the Assistant Athletic Director of Student Athlete Services. She is looking forward to her new role and connecting with all of her fellow SHC alumni. Go Irish!

Pegan Lee, Aisling (O’Flynn) Storey, Erica Santos ’04 and Brendan Diaz ’17 working together at UCSF Dermatopathology. Forever Irish!!!

2006

Liz (Pino) Gomes and her husband, Garrett, ventured to the East Bay during COVID to Pleasant Hill with their two boys, Leo (5) and Joseph (3). They miss the fog but love having more space

and the small-town feel. Liz works as a Science Teacher for the Mount Diablo School District. Both Liz and her husband became ambassadors for the Children’s Heart Foundation after one of their sons was diagnosed with a congenital heart defect. Both try to live by their former mantras of “Enter to Learn, Leave to Serve, and “Men for Others” at Bellarmine. Liz looks forward to her 20-year reunion in a few years!

2008

Meghan (McGuire) McCarthy recently married her college sweetheart and now has a beautiful baby girl named Róisin. Meghan has made a career move to retail and became the newest General Manager of Vuori in the Bay Area.

Catherine St. Marie has been a special education teacher for 10 years and currently works in the Daly City School District. She lives in Half Moon Bay where she enjoys keeping backyard chickens, growing flowers and food in her garden.

Jorge Hernandez dove headfirst into his music career after high school. In just three years, he went from being an intern to head engineer. Along the way, he was honored with a Grammy nomination and received a platinum plaque. After that chapter, he shifted into the tech world. Today, he is proud to be the co-founder and VP of Product at an AI music startup.

2009

Kiki (Moore) Mitchell welcomed her second child, Kaliyah, with her husband on December 1, 2023.

2010

Kamilah Jackson hit her 10-year mark of playing professional basketball overseas! Kamilah recently passed her real estate exam and will be working out of the Bay Area.

2013

Sarah (Jones) Gardner married Jack Gardner ’12 last April in San Francisco surrounded by family and friends. The wedding party included Riley White ’12,

2016

Gino Franco ’12, Danny Ryan ’12, Erika Viola ’07, Breanne Banahan ’12 and Theresa Barnes ’12. They’re enjoying their life together in Petaluma and are both police officers in the City.

Ira Arce and RJ Dilag are now happily engaged and cannot wait to celebrate their big day with all their friends and family in Hawaii. June 9th will not only be their seven-year-dating anniversary but also the start of their marriage together.

2014

Andrew Ng and his Class of 2014 friends traveled to Las Vegas for their annual Fourth of July trip. They had a wonderful time experiencing the heat and even toured the Allegiant Stadium, home of the Las Vegas Raiders!

Justin Marquez has been working for the City and County of San Francisco’s Controller’s Office since 2020. Justin has been coaching in his free time and will be coming back to the SHC community this year to coach baseball again. He is super excited and cannot wait to be a part of this again!

Annie Fung completed her first hot chocolate 5k run this year! Her abstract was also accepted as a poster of distinction by DDW (Demonstrate Design Works) this year!

Victoria Ball had an amazing experience playing Ophelia in a completely improv one-time show called Dungeons & Shakespeare. There were successes and failures (and giant dice rolling now in her favor). In the end, everyone had plenty of laughs!

Izzy Cerri, Marilyn Cummins and Emily Sellars are celebrating the start of the new year together. Best friends since day one of freshman year and still going strong!

Riley Chagniot and family recently opened a French bistro and Grocery Store on Taraval Street called Après Vous, in February. Stop by and say ‘hi’ to fellow alumni, Anthony Chagniot ’09 and Rachel Chagniot ’14!

2017

Joshua Callado recently started his career as a Financial Planner! He works with individuals who are just starting their careers all the way through to individuals who are in retirement. Reach

out to Joshua if you’re looking for different strategies in planning or just to connect!

2020

Kevin Sarmiento is thrilled to share that he is about to graduate from the University of San Francisco’s Engineering Program as a proud member of its inaugural cohort. During his time at USF, he interned for the City of South San Francisco’s engineering division. He also established The Bay’s Own Boba Association, a student organization aimed at celebrating the rich culture of boba and the Bay Area. Kevin is excited to start as a Construction Project Management Intern at the Disneyland Resort– a lifelong dream. Kevin owes much of his success to the foundation laid by the Inquiry and Innovation (i2) Program.

2022

Daniela Cerri is enjoying her time in Washington D.C. where she is currently going to school at The George Washington University. Daniela’s favorite pastime is going to events at the Library of Congress and loves her life in D.C!

Celebratory Giving Program

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

This list reflects contributions made from November 1, 2023 through February 26, 2024.

IN HONOR

The Class of 1946

Tom Walsh ’46

Jane Armstrong

Scott Armstrong ’02

Audrey Byrne ’24

Paul Byrne

Juliet Byrne ’26

Paul Byrne

Brother Joseph Fabiano, FSC

Rosie Lawlor Horan ’65 & Jim Horan

Sister Frances Meyer, DC

Helen Hollis

Rosie Lawlor Horan ’65 & Jim Horan

John Scudder, Jr. ’73

WELL WISHES

SHC Faculty and Staff

Shawn Singleton ’88

IN MEMORY

Joseph Allen ’29

Bob Allen ’65 & Lynda Allen

Donald Anderson

Carolyn Anderson

Peter Beltrano ’58

Phil Farrelly ’58

Nancy Buckley

Rosie Lawlor Horan ’65 & Jim Horan

Joe Callaghan ’64

Tom Courtney ’64 & Michele Courtney

Dave Carson ’66

Larry Simi ’66 & Janet Rogers

Fred Chan

Rosie Lawlor Horan ’65 & Jim Horan

Craig DeMello ’67

Dennis & Helen O’Rourke

Hank Espinal ’50

John Moriarty

Ron Gaggero ’53

John Moriarty

Dick Galliani ’50

John Moriarty

David Gamba ’84

Nel Gamba

James Garvey ’88

Mark Pardini ’88 & Petra Andersson-Pardini

Lorraine Ghilardi

Rosie Lawlor Horan ’65 & Jim Horan

Billy Gianquinto ’63

Joe Kennedy, Sr. ’65 & Clo Kennedy

Frank Grimley ’50

John Moriarty

Larry Guinasso ’75

Sheila O’Connor

Meris Gullo

Tom Callen, Jr. ’65 & Lynne Callen

Joseph Hurley ’42

Jack Driscoll ’66

Rosie Lawlor Horan ’65 & Jim Horan

Mike Murphy ’69 & Meg Murphy

Clara Joost

John Moriarty

Therese Povey

Frank Kane

Sherri Morfin

Charles Love

Mark Pardini ’88 & Petra Andersson-Pardini

Aileen Moriarty Kelly ’47

John Moriarty

Lynn Maddan

Kay Schultz

Vivian Miller

Greg Miller

Daniel Moriarty

John Moriarty

Christopher Morris ’01

Barbara & Dennis Morris

Charles Moustirats

Mary & Jean Curutchet & Sons

Jim Murphy ’65

Mike Morris ’65 & Carole Morris

John Palu ’65

Mike Morris ’65 & Carole Morris

Julian Pardini ’49

Mark Pardini ’88 & Petra Andersson-Pardini

Tim Pearce

Kathleen & Charles White

Jerry Phillips

Sara Graham

Kristine Quinn

Patty Shea Diner ’65 & Chris Diner, Sr. ’65

Ronald Retana ’51

Leanne Chipchase-Retana

Maurice Revel ’76

Dennis O’Rourke ’69

Dan Ryan ’69

Giuseppe Rinaldi

Kathy Grogan

Rosine Ryan

Dan Ryan ’69

Gilbert Schoenstein ’47

John Moriarty

Brother Arnold Stewart, FSC

Ken Hogarty ’66 & Sally Hogarty

David Jesue

Terry McLaughlin ’61 &

Sandy McLaughlin

Michael Nerney ’75 & Roselle Nerney

Dan Ryan ’69

John Vigo ’81 & Lisa Vigo

Judy Susoeff

Allan Susoeff ’60 & Judy Susoeff

Diane Brosio Vanoncini ’54

Doris Grimley ’54

Carol Jones Hupke ’54 & Peter Hupke

Joe Villaroman

Carol Jones Hupke ’54 & Peter Hupke

Mal Visbal ’48

Frank Noonan ’52 & Lois Noonan

Steve Wilson

Mark Pardini ’88 & Petra Andersson-Pardini

Jonathan Zink ’69

Maureen Zink

John Ziomek ’72

Mike Johnston ’71 & Cris Johnston

Gus Zipse ’39

Mark Zipse ’73 & Mary Zipse

CHRISTMAS STARS

SHC Varsity Basketball

Carrie & Ben Goorin

The Class of 1974

Leon Sorhondo ’67 & Nicole Sorhondo

The Class of 2003

Leon Sorhondo ’67 & Nicole Sorhondo

Karen Anderholden

Karen & Conrad Grass

Harvey Anderson ’74

Bob King

Alma Armanino

Tad Tassone ’69 & Barbara Tassone

Louis Armanino

Tad Tassone ’69 & Barbara Tassone

Paul Arretche ’80

Mike Russo ’80 & Kathleen Russo

Marco Balistreri ’25

Sandra Lara

Dominic Berterretche ’74

Marie & Daniel Sampior

Richard Brady ’45

Gregory Porter ’78 & Kathy Brady-Porter

John Bugatto

Barry Bugatto ’81 & Lorrie Bugatto

Nicholas Calabro

Pete Calabro ’64 & Victoria Calabro

Joe Callaghan ’64

Kathleen & Frank Charlton, Jr.

Vance DeVost ’65 & Nadine DeVost

Jesse Callejas ’03

Sal Callejas ’73 & Lucy Callejas

Fred Chan

Dom Panina ’80 & Colleen Panina

Carmela Corritore

Annette Wild

Sam Corritore

Annette Wild

Kitt Crenshaw

Patty Shea Diner ’65 & Chris Diner, Sr. ’65

Joe Kennedy, Sr. ’65 & Clo Kennedy

Jim Diggins ’44

Rob Aveson ’74 & Cathy Aveson

Philip Francis Doherty

Sue Ann Walsh

Frank Doonan ’62

Rose O’Leary

Tom Doonan ’57

Rose O’Leary

Xavier Echon ’13

Rosalie & Ronaldo Echon

Bill Farrell ’79

Annette Farrell

Claire Farrell

Mary & Terry McHugh

Michael Fegan ’71

Ty Fegan Debrunner ’94 & George DeBrunner ’87

Patricia Forbush

Rob Aveson ’74 & Cathy Aveson

Chip Fulbright ’12

Marjorie & Cary Fulbright

Tin Chor Gee

Mary Gee ’91

Leone Fontaine Germenis ’53

Ginger Fontaine ’54

Ernie Gomes

Jan & Tom Dennison

Sister Lois Lapeyre, DC

Sister Lois Lapeyre, DC, former principal of Cathedral High School from 1977 to 1983, passed away suddenly from a heart attack on January 3. During her time at Cathedral, she was a mentor and a leader to countless students and faculty members and was a pillar of faith in the community.

“Sister Lois was the epitome of the dedicated educator. She loved the students and loved serving the school community. We will miss her greatly,” Daughters of Charity Visitatrix Sr. Chris Maggi, DC, said.

“She was truly a daughter in the likeness of St. Louise de Marillac,” former Sacred Heart Cathedral Principal and current Auxiliary Visitor for the District of San Francisco New Orleans Br. Christopher Brady ’70, FSC , said.

Sister Lois served as a Daughter of Charity for 66 years. She was also a teacher and principal at Our Lady of the Visitacion in San Francisco and Our Lady of the Miraculous Medal in Montebello, California.

She is remembered for her leadership, devotion to faith and, most importantly, her love to teach. Sister Lois passed away at the age of 94.

Brother Antonio Gonzaga, FSC

LPL Financial

Jonah Goorin ’24

Roni Melmed

Roberta Guerra

Pete Siragusa ’73 & Sue Siragusa

Katie Hallisy

Dom Panina ’80 & Colleen Panina

Nancy Hauk

Anne Hauk & Tom O’Connell, Jr.

Thomas Haymond

Dom Panina ’80 & Colleen Panina

Tom Horan, Jr. ’40

Gerald Horan

Dom Panina ’80 & Colleen Panina

Brad Humphrey

Dom Panina ’80 & Colleen Panina

Mary Hupke

Carol Jones Hupke ’54 & Peter Hupke

Conor Hurley ’12

Jacinta & Neil Hurley

Joe Hurley ’61

Denise Brady

Sal Balestrieri ’59 & Jenny Balestrieri

Frank Breen ’69

“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

Kevin Callaghan ’68 & Kathy Callaghan

Tom Callen, Jr. ’65 & Lynne Callen

Joan Eagleson

George Gulbengay ’69 & Kay Gulbengay

Marina Hardeman

Catherine & Jim Hemmenway

Maureen Horan

Nancy & Shawn Kelly

James Lee ’62 & Frances Lee

Loy Linebarger, III ’70 & Sandy Linebarger

Mary & Terry McHugh

Terry McLaughlin ’61 & Sandy McLaughlin

Carol & Joe Moriarty

Mike Murray ’61 & Kathe Murray

Peggy & Jack O’Brien

Annie Moriarty Reilly ’99 & Joe Reilly ’91

Matthew Ryan ’04 & Jennie DiStefano

Paul Varni

Betsy James

Dom Panina ’80 & Colleen Panina

Sandra Juarez

John Goldberg

Angie Karas

Dom Panina ’80 & Colleen Panina

Mary Kelly

Mary & Jean Curutchet & Sons

Rose Kelly

Mary & Jean Curutchet & Sons

Tommy Kelly

Mary & Jean Curutchet & Sons

The Kennedy Family

Joe Kennedy, Sr. ’65 & Clo Kennedy

Donna Kettler

Andrea Pfeffer & Ron Dack

Albert Kinas

Carol & Jim Enright

Joan Kinas

Carol & Jim Enright

Leo La Rocca

Michael Nerney ’75 & Roselle Nerney

Phil La Rocca

Pete Siragusa ’73 & Sue Siragusa

Maureen Laval

Colleen & Tim Williams

Philip Lyons

Barbara & Philip Lyons

Ronald MacDonald 1925 Joann MacDonald

Kevin Maguire

Dom Panina ’80 & Colleen Panina

Joe Marra

Brother Joseph Fabiano, FSC

James Mattias

Cathy Mattias

Thomas Mazzucco ’57

Pat Mazzucco

Jack McDonagh

Donna McDonagh

John McGuckin, Jr.

Colleen & Tim Williams

Ed McHugh

Mary & Terry McHugh

Ursula McHugh

Mary & Terry McHugh

Msgr. Thomas Merson

Colleen & Tim Williams

Ronald Mirkovitch

Ron Mirkovich ’73 & Christine Mirkovich

Isako Momono

Jo Ann Momono

Lisa Momono

Shinji Momono

Lisa Momono

Emma Pearl Willmer-Shiles

’14

Pearl graduated from Sacred Heart Cathedral in 2014. During her time at SHC, she took part in numerous student activities and programs. She is remembered by teachers and classmates for her intellectual tenacity, thoughtfulness, humor and caring heart.

“As a student and a person, Pearl shared a rare combination of joy and tenacity, intelligence and playfulness. She was curious and inventive about how things worked, about how to make a discussion more thoughtful or go in an unexpected direction, and about how she could make the world a better place," Assistant Principal for Academics Joan O’Neil said.

Ramsey Musallam, former chair of the Science Department and former i2 Director, said, "Pearl was a true artist, finding beauty and depth in everything. Pearl had a lasting impact on me as a teacher, helping me see my vocation more as an art form. I am devastated by her passing."

Pearl was also known for her rowing skills. Former SHC English Teacher and former member of the Pacific Rowing Club, Mike Knapp, said, “I knew Pearl as a member of both the SHC community and Pacific Rowing Club. Pearl was part of a senior class that led a resurgence in the women’s program at Pacific Rowing Club. She was part of the Varsity 8+ that made the California Grand Finals for the first time in over a decade and her Varsity 4+ won the silver medal at the 2014 USRowing Youth National Championship…Pearl earned the respect of teammates, teachers and coaches through her actions and how she treated others. We were lucky to have her on our team and at our school. She made everywhere she went a better place.”

A San Francisco native, Pearl attended the Massachusetts Institute of Technology and studied mechanical engineering as an undergraduate. She was a second-year graduate student in Architecture at the time of her passing.

The SHC community will miss Pearl dearly. We send our prayers and love and heartfelt sympathy to Pearl’s family.

Andrew Moore ’08

Joanne Moore

Bruno Morelli

Ann & Peter Morelli

Christopher Morris ’01

Susan Ershler & Roger Krause

Gregory Morris ’01

Barbara & Dennis Morris

Vincent Morris

Florence Morris

Lucie Moustirats

Mary & Jean Curutchet & Sons

Mario Muschi ’76

Gene Dawydiak ’10

Dianne Meconis & Gene Dawydiak

Linda Nepomuceno ’65

Rosie Lawlor Horan ’65 & Jim Horan

Mark Nishikida

Patty Shea Diner ’65 & Chris Diner, Sr. ’65

Catherine O’Connell

Thomas O’Connell

John O’Connell

Thomas O’Connell

Jim O’Malley

Diane O’Malley & Fran Finnegan, II

Marion O’Malley

Diane O’Malley & Fran Finnegan, II

Bridget O’Meara

Michael Nerney ’75 & Roselle Nerney

Rupert Palacios

Giselle Palacios-Delmundo ’94

Robert Panina

Dom Panina ’80 & Colleen Panina

Anita Parton

Annette Wild

John Porter

Jeff Porter ’72 & Sharon Porter

Merlin Porter, III ’81

Gregory Porter ’78 & Kathy Brady-Porter

Merlin Porter, Jr

Gregory Porter ’78 & Kathy Brady-Porter

Doug Powell

Patrick & Brigid Powell

Jeffrey Pudlow ’83

Ann Pudlow

Walt Pudlow

Ann Pudlow

The Deceased Members of the Quan Family

Laura Quan

Dennis Quinn ’70

James Mullane ’70

Ramiro Ramirez

Bob Mondin ’70 & Janis Mondin

Ronald Retana ’51

Leanne Chipchase-Retana

Bob Roemer

Jo Ann Momono

Joan Roemer

Jo Ann Momono

Joanne Ryan

Mike Johnston ’71 & Cris Johnston

Matthew Ryan ’04 & Jennie DiStefano

Pat Ryan

Zach Sanchez ’26

Barbara Eichten

Robert Sattui ’47

Marie Sattui

Bernard Schoenstein ’39

John Schoenstein

Gilbert Schoenstein

Therese Povey

Oriano Simonetti

Carol Jones Hupke ’54 &

Peter Hupke

Brother Arnold Stewart, FSC

Wynne Lum ’74 & Esther Low

Ismary Maldonado

Mike Symkowick ’69

Jill Symkowick

Anne Marie Tassone

Tad Tassone ’69 &

Barbara Tassone

Bruce Tate

Paul Austin & Tenisha Tate-Austin

Mary Thiel

Vido Thiel ’65

Eugene Udovich, Jr. ’63

Sharon Udovich

Paul Vigo

Dom Panina ’80 & Colleen Panina

John Vigo ’81 & Lisa Vigo

Evangelina Villasica

Catalina & Julio Mariategue

Kevin Watters

Dom Panina ’80 & Colleen Panina

Don Wild ’61

Rosemary & Carlos Rivas

Annette Wild

Madeline Wild

Annette Wild

Art Williams

Colleen & Tim Williams

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

Eileen Pierotti Bernardini ’63

Vincent Brogan ’39

Jon Bugatto ’94

Dominic Cannizzaro ’48

Joel Concepcion ’88

Gerry Evans ’52

William Ferrari ’56

Rebecca Balendo Ganiban ’74

Billy Gianquinto ’63

Rick Granzella ’51

Marshall Lee ’63

Gail Brandeburgo Lewetzow ’60

Bruce Marovich ’62

Bob Mort ’56

Mario Muschi ’76

Phyllis Ferris O’Hanlon ’66

Linda Mattos Palmer ’62

Ralph Pierotti ’48

Linda Bini Ryan ’75

Lois Kish Sahrmann ’72

William Schultheis ’68

Nick Slepnikoff ’06

Dennis Sullivan ’61

William Syme ’46

Ernestine Trujillo ’59

Diane Brosio Vanoncini ’54

Mal Visbal ’48

John Ziomek ’72

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

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BOARD OF REGENTS

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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

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Melinda Lawlor Skrade, PhD President

Gary Cannon, EdD Principal

John Gumina ’91 VP for Advancement, Communications & Enrollment

Shani Mahany VP of Finance & Business Operations

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