SHC Magazine Fall 2017

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DECEMBER

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Welcomes

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Class of 2021

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Irish Factoids

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News & Notes

Maddan's Corner

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Humanities in a Digital World

IN-DEPTH

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Chorus Room Renovation

FROM THE ARCHIVES

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SHC Artifacts

FEATURES

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Alumnae Authors

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Ian Johnson ’97

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Fall Sports Update

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Q&A: Barry McLaughlin

INNOVATIONS

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Inquiry & Innovation

ALUMNI NEWS

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Mary Kate Del Campo

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Saliba Faddoul ’15

Spring Musical

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Class Notes

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Celebratory Giving

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Alumni Soccer Game SHC Practice Field

JANUARY

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Bruce-Mahoney Basketball Game University of San Francisco

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SHC ROUNDTABLE

One Night Only Visual & Performing Arts Showcase Sister Caroline Collins, DC, Theater

19 Behind the Screen Winter Instrumental Music Concert Sister Caroline Collins, DC, Theater

27 Parents Association Annual Crab Dinner Sister Teresa Piro, DC, Student Life Center

SPORTING GREEN

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24 Hall of Fame Dinner Sister Teresa Piro, DC, Student Life Center

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Mary Poppins Sister Caroline Collins, DC, Theater

17 Bruce-Mahoney Baseball Game AT&T Park

24 TEDxYouth@SHC Sister Caroline Collins, DC, Theater

Parents Association Spring Gala Havana Nights Sister Teresa Piro, DC, Student Life Center

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A Message from Brother Ron This school year, we selected Embrace the Mission as our theme. We view this theme as a personal and collective call, invitation, challenge and opportunity. As we continue to learn and grow together this academic year, we ask all SHC community members to consider what and whom we need to embrace to advance our school’s mission.

magazine OFFICE OF COMMUNICATIONS & MARKETING Mark Pardini ’88

Director of Communications & Marketing

Clarissa Mendiola

Communications & Marketing Content Specialist

Giselle Palacios-Delmundo ’94

Communications & Marketing Graphic Designer

The year is off to an exciting start. Students and faculty are enjoying the recent renovation to the English classrooms, the football team celebrated an exciting Bruce-Mahoney win against Saint Ignatius in September, and our Visual & Performing Arts students put on a thought-provoking and moving performance in this year’s fall play, The Laramie Project. The play tells the story of the town following the death of Matthew Shepard. As a school community, we were honored that Judy Shepard, Matthew’s mother and founder of the Matthew Shepard Foundation, served as the keynote speaker at our annual Social Justice Assembly. Judy’s personal message, and the message of the foundation to replace hate with understanding, compassion and acceptance, speaks to us as an inclusive Catholic community.

Nancy Ingersoll

Within these pages, you will be inspired by the accomplishments and contributions of our alumni: Artist Ian Johnson ’97 recently completed a residency at the world-class De Young Museum, and a group of alumnae writers pen a place for themselves in the literary world. We hear from current faculty members regarding the importance of humanities in the digital age, and we get to know a few of the newest members of our community from the Class of 2021.

Photo by Sean Gibson, 415sportsphotography.com

Please enjoy this issue of SHC Magazine. Sincerely,

Br. Ronald Gallagher, FSC, PhD

President

Communications & Marketing Project Manager

CONTRIBUTORS Daniel Baer; Kevin Buckley ’13, Liam Carey; Josiah Chin ’18, Brother Ronald Gallagher, FSC, PhD; Christopher Hillan ’17; Nancy Ingersoll; Interstice Architects/Case+Abst Architects; Ian Johnson ’97; Madeleine Johnson ’20; jGuerzonPictorials; Valerie Jew; Heather Maddan ’95; Clarissa Mendiola; Orange Photography; Mark Pardini ’88; Jim Phelan; Prestige Photography; Jose “Selit” Rapadas III (Unit One Photography Studio); Joe Rosenthal (SF Chronicle); SHC Inquiry & Innovation; Irja Tannelund ’95

FRONT COVER: BACK COVER: Ian Johnson ’97, Untitled (Heads No. 16)

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sacred heart cathedral preparatory Enter to Learn; Leave to Serve Inspired by the Daughters of Charity and the De La Salle Christian Brothers, in partnership with families, Sacred Heart Cathedral Preparatory’s mission is to provide the finest education in an inclusive Catholic community of faith. We prepare our students to become service-oriented leaders with a commitment to living the Gospel.

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welcomes SHC is thrilled to welcome new members of our faculty and staff this academic year.

Ada Lee

Vincentian Volunteer & Testing Center Coordinator

Mary Kate Del Campo Alumni Relations Manager

Kim Gutowski Instructor of Physics

Tanya Aloise

John O’Brien

Annual Giving Manager

Campus Safety

Lucie Duffort Instructor of English

John Hammond Campus Safety

Paul Chiwarak

Kim Pacatte ’05

End User Support Technician

Instructor of English

Mike Evans

Maintenance Supervisor

Amy Kleckner Instructor of Science

Valentina Cuadros ’13 Fitness Center Assistant

Carrie Riedel

Assistant to the Principal

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Laura Schulkin-Parnell Assistant Dean of Students

Carl Williams Library Assistant

Michael Ryan

Instructor of Mathematics

Alicia Tapia

Director of Library Services

Melissa Sterling

Parent Engagement Officer

Andrew Wozniak

Instructor of Social Studies

Austin Salzwedel

Instructor of Religious Studies

Marc Twomey Campus Safety

Patrick Tangonan Instructor of Mathematics

Martiza Sazo ’11

Advancement Associate, Assistant Girls Freshman Volleyball Coach

Brian Wilbur

Instructor of Mathematics

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class of 2021 KATHRYN CACERES I took summer workshops at SHC and loved the teachers and the courses. The thing that surprised me most here is the upperclassmen and their surprisingly friendly and welcoming attitude towards freshmen. I had expected a “High School Musical” type clique system. Right now, I’m a member of Theater Tech (costume crew), Drama Club, Women’s Ensemble, and a Harry Potter Academic Exploration. While I’m here, I really want to make great friends and connections. I want to branch out as far as I possibly can and get to know everyone, because I just think that it’s really exciting to be involved in things I enjoy doing with the people I enjoy doing them with.

SEAN FERGUS I chose to attend SHC because it is an all-inclusive community, and I truly felt welcomed here. I was surprised by the amount of opportunities to get involved—I play Freshman Football, and I’m a member of Student Council and the Entrepreneurship Club. So far, my favorite class is English because the amount of individuality I can express and the level of freedom I have as a writer.

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SAMIR HOOKER My transition to high school has been smooth because of the staff and my peers helping me along the way. By far, my favorite class right now is Physics because of my amazing teacher, Ms. Freudenberg. I’m most excited about how much I can progress and grow as a person here at SHC. As a basketball player, I’m excited about the future of the team.

VIVIEN HUGHSTON My favorite class so far has to be American Sign Language. It's different from the rest of my classes, in a good way. I especially like my teacher, Ms. Payawal, she makes everything so much fun in class. I’m excited to make friends that will be with me for the rest of my life.

I can feel the love and happiness in the hallways at SHC as I walk through them, people acknowledging each other with hugs and high fives everywhere. Just being a part of this family makes me smile. I also really appreciate doing good together, going as far as we can as a community, not only striving to be the best you can be as an individual. The teachers here care about the students, and the students respect their teachers and fellow classmates. I was a little nervous about going to a school that includes religion in the curriculum. I have never had a religion class before, and I wasn't sure what to expect. However, by the third Scripture class, I was already loving it. We learn a lot about Catholicism but there is never any need to agree with some of the opinions or ideas that we learn about. I am on the Cross Country team, I am in the Women's Ensemble, and I am in TUFF club. I am so happy that I joined the Cross Country team because it made the transition to SHC even easier. It's like another family. My favorite class is World History. My teacher, Mr. Hren, is super fun and makes class really interesting. We laugh, make jokes, and we are also all very opinionated, so our class discussions are very intense!

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DANNA LENIS-GRANADA When I came here as an eighth grader for Irish for a Day I felt very welcomed, and everyone was just as hospitable at the Open House. I felt that I belonged in this community from that day on. I was also blown away by the creativity and talent displayed in the VPA department at Open House. I thought it would be very challenging to adjust to the larger community since I came from a very small K-8 school, but it has been the complete opposite. I was able to get used to the schedule in a short amount of time, and meeting new friends and teachers has been the absolute best! I've never felt more at home at a school than SHC. Right now, I am a part of SHC's Women’s Ensemble, Sports Medicine Club, and the Freshman Council. When I think about the years ahead of me at SHC, what most excites me is the thought of the memories that will be made with my friends, the lasting relationships I will make, and taking advantage of all the opportunities SHC has to offer.

BRIAC POILANE I originally visited SHC at Open House and did Irish for a Day as well. I also attended two summer camps and I was won over by the amazing sense of community and the beautiful campus. The teachers were amazing and the students were always there to help. My overall transition was fairly smooth, and the only real difficulty was getting used to the size of the school and the block schedule. Everyone at SHC was there to help. The one thing I've been surprised by is the general atmosphere of the school. The classes are very well organized and academic, and they are also fun and creative. I’m most excited about getting into more advanced classes and taking subjects that I am really interested in. The idea of being able to choose your classes is really cool and it gives me a chance to explore outside of the recommended curriculum.

My transition from grammar school to high school has been surprisingly smooth. I instantly felt at home. Everyone always talks about how welcoming the SHC community is, but I was really surprised at how kind and warm the people are. So far, I’ve joined the Sports Medicine Club and Lasallian Vincentian Youth, and I plan to join a sport in the spring. My favorite class right now is Scripture because my teacher, Mr. Baer, has really helped to give me a new perspective on religion. I look forward to our class discussions and activities.

ZACH THOMAS I chose SHC because I liked the community and I knew the classes would push me. Coming here, I was surprised at how many classmates I knew or recognized from school and sports. My favorite class is World History. I enjoy learning history because it is cool to discover the similarities and differences between cultures, and my teacher makes learning exciting.

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In September, SHC students crossed over the finish line at the 28th Annual Walkathon. This year, we raised more than $230,000 in support of scholarships, travel grants, the Student Launch Initiative, and the transformation of classroom into 21st century learning spaces.

irish factoids Several Christian Brothers who were evacuated from their Mont La Salle residence due to the Northern California fires were housed at the Brother’s community here at SHC for nearly a month before returning to their home. Our students offered them a warm welcome at this year’s Homecoming Rally.

Visit shcp.edu/president-search to read the job description for the next President of SHC.

A group of 19 Lasallian students from Reims, France, visited SHC in October as part of an exchange program created by Instructor of French Baptiste Genestin. They paired with SHC students for a glimpse into life as a high schooler in San Francisco. SHC students will reunite with their new peers when they visit France in the spring of 2018.

Josef Rapadas ’19 began competing in action pistol shooting less than two years ago, and he is already on his way to qualifying for the US National Team. He practices daily, competes monthly, and most recently returned from a competition in Mesquite, Nevada. Use your SHC|us app to check out this video of Josef in action.

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SHC Master Artist Matthew Moy ’02, who played Han Lee on the long running CBS sitcom 2 Broke Girls, returned to his alma mater to chat with SHC’s Visual & Performing Arts students. How do you make it in Hollywood? Matthew offered his sage advice, “Stay kind, stay classy, work hard.” Matthew’s next project, Marvel’s New Warriors, will air in 2018!

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Being in the heart of the City certainly has its perks! SHC’s Chamber Choir performed in front of the Curran Theater just before participating in the Curran Occasion, an event that treated students across the Bay Area to a sneak peak at performances from its upcoming show, Bright Star. Read about it in the Chronicle: goo.gl/ewV1UC

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Student Launch Initiative Holds First Meetings

SHC recently began our Student Launch Initiative (SLI), led by Community Learning Partnerships Director Margi Beima. The program leverages our vast network of alumni, teachers and professional partners along with our strategic location within the City to create SHC’s first entrepreneurship program. Through SLI’s workshops and speakers series over the course of the school year, industry innovators and entrepreneurs introduce students to entrepreneurial concepts, and mentors guide students through the process of building teams and turning ideas into reality.

2017 Open House Breaks Records In October, we opened our doors to more than 4,000 people for Open House. Attendees explored our campus, talked to our passionate instructors, and connected with current students. In his Principal Presentation, Dr. Gary Cannon described the SHC family, “We are genuinely inclusive and authentically Catholic … and because of that, we demand community.”

Master Artist: Claire Spencer Pianist and longtime SHC investor Claire Spencer now serves as a music coach in SHC’s Master Artist Program. The program invites prominent visual and performing artists in the community to serve as mentors, lecturers, and instructors that inspire our students with their time and talent. Master Artists helps students to improve in their craft, foster a creative relationship with an expert in their field, and gain insight into a fulfilling future in the arts.

Master Planner Chosen SHC recently announced our partnership with Pfau Long Architecture as we begin to envision the future of our campus and renew our Master Plan. The purpose of this process is to evaluate the existing physical assets at SHC, introduce best practices that ensure excellence in our educational experience, and create a cohesive campus that authentically represents our San Franciscan roots and our Lasallian Vincentian community. At left, Principal Gary Cannon, EdD, meets with student leadership for their feedback.

MADDAN’S CORNER Going to SHC has become a sibling tradition for the Miller Sisters— Sirkka ’13, Helia ’16, Paivi ’18 and Tuula (Class of 2022 applicant). By the time the youngest graduates, the foursome will have spent 13 consecutive years at the school—gaining knowledge, playing Irish athletics and participating in the visual and performing arts. “Since we didn’t grow up in the City, we didn’t have a preconceived idea of high schools,” said their father, Ted Miller, of the first time he toured the urban campus. “Simply put, it was exciting. Walking through the library and looking over the view, I felt like the school would offer limitless opportunities for our kids. It is a school in the City and of the City … and this city is not a bad spot to be. The school has lived up to those initial hopes.” It’s the welcoming community, energy and school spirit that resonates with Tuula, a current applicant. “There are different activities for everyone. I like soccer and theatre, and at SHC I can do both!” Pursuing interests enriches the high school experience. Sirkka’s most fond memory is from performing in and traveling with the Chamber Choir. The learning experience at SHC also exposes students to new things. “I had many teachers who left an impression on me, but Senior Seminar with Dr. (Ken) Hogarty ’66 was a class that really expanded my world,” said Sirkka who graduated with honors from New York University. Helia was inspired by the work ethic and dedication of everyone from the teachers to the coaches to the students. She played soccer alongside Paivi and received a scholarship to play Division II soccer for the Academy of Art University where she is currently pursuing an illustration degree. At SHC, she received the Arts Distinction Award. Mr. McHugh’s art class was her favorite. “It was different from any other class I took,” she said. Students don’t leave SHC’s core values behind. Enter to Learn, Leave to Serve is a good motto to bring to whatever you do,” Sirkka explained. “Share the skills you’re lucky enough to have gained, and bring your expertise and awareness to the community.” Helia shares the mindset “There is so much to give in this world, we just need to learn how to do so in the most effective way we individually can,” she said. Their mother, Tricia, beams, “SHC has helped us raise smart, strong, empathetic human beings; empowering them with the education and tools to change the world for good.”

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humanities in a digital world IN WHAT WAYS DO YOU BELIEVE THE HUMANITIES CAN BE INSTRUCTIVE IN THE DIGITAL AGE? Paul: While there have been great technological developments over the course of human history, human nature is still fundamentally the same. In AP Literature this year, students read Cloud Atlas by David Mitchell in which he names “predacity” as one of the work’s major themes. It explores the surprising nobility of the human spirit as well as its tendency to seek domination. Students in my class were able to successfully tie many of these themes with the Iliad by Homer, arguably western literature's oldest work.

preted, and expressed their world in that particular time and place. We can be inspired to maintain the dignity of human beings virtually and physically in the digital age. We can also redefine which cultures we typically consider when we say “the humanities” and make sure that those that were silenced get their epistemologies carried into the digital age.

DO YOU HAVE A FAVORITE ERA OF HISTORY?

The Roundtable brings together a cross-section of SHC community members to offer their perspectives on compelling issues. In this edition of The Roundtable, we discuss the importance of humanities in the digital age.

FAVORITE PHILOSOPHER? Paul: Immanuel Kant. I’ve always found the moral compass of the human being especially interesting, and I found Kant’s idea of the categorical imperative especially moving in Groundwork of the Metaphysics of Morals. To simplify his idea, Kant was interested in why humans feel the need to do the right thing.

Nick: Soren Kierkegaard, the first real existentialist philosoPaul: Fifth century BCE in Athens, pher, who said such relatable yet Greece. The founding of much of potent statements like “Anxiety what we value and love about westis the dizziness of freedom.” I ern culture starts there—drama, first read him in college, when philosophy, democracy, matheI felt like everything I had been matics, history, military strategy, previously taught was up-ended. sculpture and urban life. Cristin: Very simply, because the Kierkegaard gave me the proper Nick: The Renaissance. I love many vocabulary to describe my expetwo are so linked. Art imitates life aspects of ancient Greek and Roimitates art, per Aristotelian senrience and search for meaning in man culture, and the Renaissance timent, right? Today, I don’t think a new way. was a rediscovery and integration one necessarily informs the other, Alicia: From the standpoint of but instead function together, and of many of those cultural elements. educational philosophy it would function better if we keep the root I love the fascination and celebrabe a tie between Saint Augustine tion of the holistic human being “human” at the forefront in all and Saint Thomas Aquinas. As and our potential, through art things digital. a librarian my aim is to inspire and lifestyle. Nick: Humanities remind us to students into action and social Alicia: The Aztec and Mayan emexamine our lives and help us to justice by their critical evaluation pires of the 14th and 15th centuries, stay grounded. In the digital age, and generation of information. pre-conquest. They, like other the humanities teach us to reflect I believe true learning does indigenous cultures, didn’t see and to question our presuppocome from God, and also comes themselves as separate from their sitions. They help us look more from our minds, our senses, and deeply into our experience and the physical environment. The sun our souls. experience of others, which builds that grew their maize also grew WHAT PIECE OF LITERempathy and broadens the scope of their understanding of the world. ATURE DO YOU THINK They imitated their dress and even SHOULD BE REQUIRED our thought. They will remind us that we are complex and multifac- modified their bodies in order to READING FOR ALL HIGH eted things which require care and worship and praise the cosmos SCHOOL STUDENTS? responsible for their livelihood. Yes, striving for virtue. Paul: Hamlet by William Shakethey also had rituals considered by Alicia: We cannot possibly know speare, A Room of One’s Own Westerners as “savage,” but they where we are going if we don't by Virginia Woolf and Hope is definitely had a deep connection know where we've been. We can the thing with feathers by Emily with the Earth that sustained them. look to the humanities to experiDickinson. Hamlet is perhaps ence how individuals within great the greatest play of all-time, civilizations experienced, interhighlighted with ghosts, deceit, violence and above all introspection. Virginia Woolf is perhaps 8

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the most gifted writer the English language has ever seen, and A Room of One’s Own explores the opportunities and lack thereof for women in society. Hope is the thing with feathers is at first glance a simple poem, but one that opens up in complexity about an abstract idea that’s at the core of our values at SHC: hope. Cristin: Right now I’d say Kazuo Ishiguro’s Never Let Me Go. The main characters are middle and high school students, hence the angle of entry is pretty easy. The subject matter is so important to emergent voters, thinkers, and anyone grappling with questions of what it means to be human. Nick: The Plague by Albert Camus. This masterpiece leads us to encounter our sense of meaning in our own lives, and our truly shaky relationship to the things and people we deem meaningful. High schoolers deserve the opportunities to question the values they have grown up with. This will make them change their values or strengthen the ones they already have. Alicia: Between the World and Me by Ta-Nahisi Coates. As someone who previously thought I was knowledgeable of race relations in our nation, it opened my eyes to see all that I could not possibly see or feel or experience as someone who is not African American. To say that our nation has a long way to go is an understatement.

WHAT DO YOU CONSIDER SOME OF THE POSITIVE EFFECTS OF LITERATURE ON THE INDIVIDUAL AND THE WORLD IN WHICH WE LIVE? Paul: I think the most positive effect of literature is literacy. By

learning stories first by listening to mom and then by reading them ourselves, we learn to read, and we learn to read critically. We increase our vocabulary and in turn, we are able to express ourselves with greater clarity. I think there’s a great desire among all humans to be understood, and indirectly literature helps us to be understood. Literature stimulates the imagination. In a visual world dominated by screens, the imagination muscle is one that’s becoming increasingly underused. Cristin: It can offer much needed respite, solace, guidance, wisdom, escape and entertainment. It’s also a safe place for authors and readers to explore issues and topics facing our world, with fictional outcomes. And of course it’s a way to learn about other cultures—traveling, without the expense!

will and ill, and perhaps the most egregious era of American history, slavery, in a way I never could have fathomed were it not for narrative. Janie from Hurston's Their Eyes Were Watching God, tells her best friend Phoebe, that sometimes “You gotta go there to know there.” I’m not sure that narrative is truly a valid way of “going there,” but without it, I don't think we’d know much. Nick: Beyond Good and Evil by Friedrich Nietzsche. This book taught me to honestly examine the origin of any value, idea or belief. I don't think there are many more useful skills than this, namely, learning how to think well.

Alicia: Fahrenheit 451 by Ray Bradbury. When I read it in high school it spoke to the idea instilled in me by my grandmother on our trips to the library—that books should never ever be taken for granted. The recording and sharing of knowledge should always be cherished, Nick: When literature helps us to describe and protected, and celebrated, never ignited with then deepen our experience in ways we cannot fire. That’s how you kill you a culture, you go by ourselves, it is very effective in helping us to for their knowledge. The book plays a huge treasure life, and to make sure that others can treasure their lives, too. At best, it can remind us role in why I studied to be a librarian—to how tender the human life and experience is, and curate and guard knowledge. it can lead us to better use our capabilities to love THE RENAISSANCE WAS CHARACand advocate for justice. Literature often inspires TERIZED BY POLYMATHS SUCH AS a sense of adventure in us, too, which can lead us DA VINCI, MASTERS OF DISCIPLINES RANGING FROM PAINTING TO to exit our comfort zones in real life. Alicia: It flowers our minds and builds creativity, empathy, and it allows our brain to experience depth. Digesting literature has a direct influence on our intellect if we allow time for true reflection, and then allow it to affect our actions.

MATHEMATICS. IS SUCH A PERSON POSSIBLE TODAY?

Paul: Yes, I don't see why not. I think more universities need to promote a general education (in the vein of Columbia University and the University of Chicago). The direction NAME A PIECE OF LITERATURE THAT WAS of specializing while still in high school as PARTICULARLY FORMATIVE FOR YOU. they do in Europe is much less likely to yield Paul: Probably one of the main reasons I’m a “Renaissance woman.” a teacher today was because of a formative Cristin: Possible? Absolutely. But mastery is experience in a high school class called Faulkner tricky and education expensive. Seminar Honors taught by the late Tom AlessanNick: Always. If someone desires to be a dri at Bellarmine College Preparatory. The core polymath, then they can form habits which novel at the heart of the class was The Sound will enable them to become a polymath. It and the Fury. The novel was a revelation to me just depends on our priorities and how we because on one hand, I could really relate to it spend our time in relation to priorities. As (in some of Quentin’s struggles, for example), the writer Annie Dillard says well, "How we and on the other hand, it was very foreign to me spend our days is, of course, how we spend (Benji’s obsessions). It was a major challenge to our lives." read, and after taking the class I recognized the power of challenging literature and also the value Alicia: Definitely. I don't believe the great of re-reading. It taught me about the complexity figures of the Renaissance even knew they of memory and the uniqueness of each human’s would be considered “masters” centuries latindividual experience. er. However, they were extremely disciplined Cristin: Hands down, Toni Morrison’s Beloved. It taught me about love, motherhood, human

and relentless in the pursuit and expression of knowledge. They reflected, they argued, they wrote, they painted. There are masters

OUR PANEL: ALICIA TAPIA Director of Library Services

PAUL BARNES Instructor of English, English Department Chair, Shakespeare Club Moderator

CRISTIN KUEHL Instructor of English, Spoken Word Co-Moderator

NICK HREN Director of De Paul Scholar Program, Instructor of Religious Studies, Instructor of Social Studies, Film & Philosophy Club Moderator

of the present day among us, the disciplines may look a little different, but they are definitely in our midst.

ARE YOU A HARD COPY BOOK PERSON, OR A KINDLE PERSON? Paul: I'm a hard copy book person. I tried reading a few times on an iPad and I had trouble finishing and just didn't enjoy it as much. Cristin: Both. I just like to read! Nick: Hard book person, because I am so used to them! But, I would accept a Kindle as a Christmas gift. Alicia: While I acknowledge the ease of accessibility with digital texts, I definitely prefer the intimacy of a physical book. As a student in our Library put it, “... it feels more genuine.” I like that they take physical space on bookshelves because they sit there looking at you, begging to be read.

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chorus room renovation

To better meet the needs of SHC’s thriving performing arts programs, the existing Chorus Studio is being completely transformed. Soon, we look forward to providing students with a facility that will: • Accommodate day-to-day rehearsal and instruction for SHC's Chorus Program • Create a professional, state-of-the-art recording studio with adjoining sound and rehearsal rooms • Provide an intimate, visually appealing performance venue with outstanding acoustics To view a 360 ° animation of the reimagined space built by Interstice Architects, point your SHC|us app at the color rendering to the right.

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FROM THE ARCHIVES

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

Current parent Jim Phelan (Kells ’18) shared this 1972 clipping from the San Francisco Chronicle describing his high-altitude adventures at St. Mary's Cathedral.

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alumnae AUTHORS By Clarissa Mendiola

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oni Morrison once said, “If there’s a book that you want to read, but it hasn’t been written yet, then you must write it.” These alumnae writers followed their passion and that advice—Suzette Standring ’72 is a nationally syndicated columnist whose books are taught in college-level journalism courses; Natalie Escobar ’14 is a burgeoning journalist wrapping up her undergraduate studies at Northwestern University; Marie Reginato ’07 combined her love of art and food to write a cookbook that promotes a balanced approach to healthy eating; and Tierra Rogers ’09 revisited the most traumatic experiences of her life to pen a memoir in hopes of inspiring others. These four women, with diverse interests and areas of expertise, are connected by their love of writing and shared values as proud alumnae.

SUZETTE STANDRING ’72 Suzette Standring ’72 learned to type on a manual Smith Corona when she was a student at Cathedral High School. Today, she’s an award-winning columnist. Suzette recalls her alma mater before it merged with Sacred Heart, when the two schools existed separately, aside from a few co-ed courses and cocurriculars, like band. “Guess who took up the clarinet?” she jokes. After graduation, Suzette worked for CalTrans, got married, and started a family and a career in the legal field. In the late 90s, Suzette remarried and moved to the East Coast, where she resides today with her husband, David, just around the corner from her daughter and two granddaughters. Suzette’s move back east held an unexpected career twist—after taking a class from a regional newspaper editor, she landed a job as a county reporter. “It was baptism by fire,” she remembers. Shifting her focus from reporting

to column writing, Suzette began publishing in local magazines, eventually landing pieces in The Boston Globe. Today, Suzette writes a column on spirituality for the Massachusetts Patriot Ledger, which is also nationally syndicated through GateHouse Media. As Suzette grew as a writer, she wanted to help others interested in entering the field. She wrote two books—The Art of Column Writing and The Art of Opinion Writing, both of which are taught in journalism courses at John Hopkins University. “It’s so gratifying to hear from writers who tell me my books have helped them land writing gigs, or that they gained confidence and inspiration to pursue a writing career.” Suzette also teaches writing workshops, “I love helping those who are insecure, terrified, or paralyzed in their writing processes. They are my specialty!” Armed with a sharp sense of humor herself, Suzette counts writer David Sedaris as most influential to her own process. “I began as a humor columnist, and I always felt a bit embarrassed that I wasn’t writing about more weighty topics. Then 9-11 happened and a deep sorrow came over me and our country. I read Me Talk Pretty One Day, and I laughed because I couldn’t help myself. Even in my grief, Sedaris made me laugh. Then I realized what a valuable and essential gift humor can be in very dark times.” To students interested in a career as a columnist, Suzette says, “You won’t get rich, and if that doesn’t turn you off, then read further. A columnist’s job is to enlighten, to educate, to give voice to the voiceless, to write so others can recognize they are not alone in their fears or struggles. If a reader can come away thinking, ‘Hmm … I never thought of it that way,’ then you will have done your job.”

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NATALIE ESCOBAR ’14 Since graduating a mere three years ago, Natalie Escobar ’14 has already established her presence in the world of journalism. She has written about education policy, race relations and mental health in publications such as UPI, US News and World Report, the New York Daily News and Smithsonian Magazine. Now in her senior year at Northwestern University, Natalie remembers the lessons she learned at SHC, “I had so many important mentors at SHC that I’ve always wanted to be that kind of person to someone else. At a competitive university, there’s often a lot of emphasis on getting a good position with a high salary, but SHC has reminded me to always think about the kind of person I’m becoming.” In addition to her work with student publications at Northwestern, Natalie has landed invaluable internships at StoryCorps, The Bump, and Smithsonian Magazine. She was the inaugural recipient of the National Association of Hispanic Journalists’ Hortencia Zavala Scholarship, and is currently completing an Emerging Reporter internship with ProPublica. While Natalie’s journalism work has nurtured her development as a global citizen, she still holds the SHC community close to her heart. “I call Mrs. Bechelli my second mom because she helped me become a better writer and a better person. Mr. Curcio always pushed me to think bigger, and he also made sure to ask how I was doing when I looked tired in class.” She even cites a class project as the catalyst for her interest in journalism, “In Ms. Phelan’s class I made an iMovie with a classmate about homelessness in San Francisco. We worked so hard on it, and it made me really excited about interviewing people and understanding the effects of policy decisions. That’s been something I’ve been trying to do in my journalism ever since.” To students interested in pursuing journalism in college and beyond, Natalie says: “Write as much as you can. I’m a big proponent of regular journaling as a way to chronicle your thoughts and to practice writing outside of school. Write for student publications and then in internships; having good writing samples can be Natalie Esocbobar '14 more important than having good grades when it comes to applying for journalism jobs. More than anything, read! Being a journalist requires being curious about the world, and nothing gets me more amped about writing than reading a good book or magazine article that I wish I’d written.”

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Polenta Cakes, two ways: Caramelized fennel and dill cakes One of my girlfriends and I used to meet at a park during lunch to brainstorm the ways in which we were going to start a business together, becoming the next Oprah and Gayle. One idea that we thought had legs involved mini polenta cakes, and then came our Marie Reginato '07 pressed almond milk factory and finally, a coconut yogurt business. None stuck. But at least I get to use the polenta cake concept here! This is a particularly fun dish to make if you’re out to impress someone, as they are beautiful and look fancy. Yet, it’s all an illusion since only polenta, a few toppings, and a sauté pan are needed here. These cakes are sautéed until golden and then paired with caramelized fennel and herbs. At least a few great recipes came from our entrepreneurial expeditions. Makes 4 slices V, GF For the caramelized fennel, green onion, and dill cakes: 3 tablespoons olive oil, divided 1 medium fennel bulb, quartered and sliced 1 tablespoon maple syrup 2 teaspoons green onions, chopped into thin rings 2 teaspoons dill, chopped 4 (1/2" thick) slices of pre-cooked polenta roll (much faster this way!) 2 tablespoons any flour, reserved for the polenta sea salt In a medium-size sauté pan on medium-high heat, warm half of the olive oil for a minute. Add in the fennel slices and pinch of sea salt, and sauté for about 5-7 minutes, until the fennel is tender but still crisp. Remove from the heat and add in the maple syrup, green onions and dill. Mix well. Remove the fennel mixture and set aside while you add in the remaining olive oil to the sauté pan. As the oil warms on medium-high heat, lightly press the polenta into the flour, so that it coats each side. This will prevent the polenta from sticking when cooking in the oil. Now sauté the polenta slices for 3-5 minutes on each side, until they’re crisp and slightly golden brown. Remove from the sauté pan and pat the polenta with a paper towel to remove any excess olive oil. Top each polenta cake with the sweet fennel and enjoy! Tip: I would suggest using a precooked polenta roll. It saves so much time and there are plenty of brands that offer rolled polentas that have no additional flavoring added. I found mine at Trader Joes but Amazon.com has them as well! Just type in precooked polenta roll or tub.

MARIE REGINATO ’07 For Marie Reginato ’07, Thomas Edison’s old adage about persistence sums up her success as a blogger and now published author, “Opportunity is often missed by most people because it is dressed in overalls and looks like work.” She continues, “Yes, making a career in blogging is challenging, but just with everything else—the more you put into it, the more you will get out.” Marie is the food enthusiast behind 8th and Lake, a food and lifestyle blog which paved the way for her first cookbook, Alternative Vegan: Healthy Plant-Based Recipes that Break the Rules. Before the cookbook, before the blog, before the 71,000 Instagram followers, Marie was an SHC student, finding inspiration in chemistry class and listening to music on the now-obsolete first-generation iPod. She also fondly remembers her high school boyfriend with whom she stayed connected for years after graduation, and who ultimately inspired her blog. “It was because he had suffered from undiagnosed stomach pains that I started my food blog. What started as a way to share delicious foods that would heal his body laid the foundation for my book.” Marie earned a degree in agricultural business with a minor in art history from California Polytechnic State University at San Luis Obispo, a perfect combination for her future work as a food photographer. “Studying art lends its hand when I style and photograph a piece, while agricultural business helps in so many ways from starting my own business to experimenting with recipe development.” The tagline for Marie’s blog, Hardly Strictly Vegan aptly describes her as a San Francisco-based writer and thinker, and sums up her philosophy around food. “I find it interesting that most people feel that healthy eating is an all or nothing choice—to be vegan or not to be. We all have different needs, desires, and taste buds. I’m all for removing the hard lines surrounding diets in our society. Food should be about celebration, not deprivation.” Building an online presence takes hard work and consistency, as Marie attests. “For two years, I worked full-time before venturing on my own. I would wake up at 5 am to take a photo of my breakfast and share it on Instagram. I was so consistent and enthusiastic about what I was doing that I slowly started to grow a presence. Every weekend was dedicated to recipe development, and weeknights were spent editing blog posts.”

a way to make her impact felt in the community and on the team even without playing. I can’t overemphasize how important that’s been to all of us.”

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Since graduation Tierra has served on the coaching roster here at SHC, and as a special education academic assistant and coach at James Denman Middle School in the Excelsior. Now, she adds published author to her resume with the release of her memoir, Life in Overtime. In the book Tierra documents her struggle with depression, her path to acceptance, and the faith that fueled her to keep going.

Reliving the most difficult experiences of her life while writing the book proved difficult, “Writing my memoir was frustrating, healing, joyous and painful at the same time. I would start, To students looking to establish themselves in the world of blogging, she says, “If you believe in yourself then stop, and I wouldn’t get back to and what you’re doing, and find a niche that you really love, then run with it as hard as you can. Connect it for a month because I didn’t want with people in the industry, make friends and support each other. Remember—someone’s going to do it, to go through it again.” Through it all, so why can’t it be you?” she kept her dad’s memory close to her heart. “My dad inspired me to write the TIERRA ROGERS ’09 book. I want to bring to light everything While at SHC, Tierra Rogers ’09 was considered one of the nation’s most talented basketball players at the he did for his community. I want to inhigh school level. She led the SHC girls basketball team to one national and three state championships. spire people and let them know it’s okay Just as Tierra’s ascent as a basketball star began to spur, an unexpected tragedy struck her family—her fato not be okay. It’s okay to not know ther was shot and killed during half-time at one of her games. Tierra what you want to do in life. I struggled was forced to round out the rest of her time at SHC while grieving so much with my identity, and still do, her father’s death and navigating life without her biggest fan. She because I’m still young, growing and received a scholarship to play at the University of California at Berkelearning.” ley, and at the start of her first year, she collapsed on the court during Tierra also tells her story at nonprofits practice. The near fatal incident revealed a rare heart condition—arand athletic events to inspire others rhythmogenic right ventricular dysplasia—an ailment so serious that dealing with loss. “The storm will be its presence is often discovered post mortem. The condition necesover! There is a light at the end of the sitated the end of her career on the court, but Tierra did not give up. tunnel if you have faith. Find what you Cal honored her scholarship, and she graduated in 2013 with a degree love to do and do it every day, it will in African American Studies. make grieving a bit easier—whether Tierra stayed on the team at Cal and found ways to contribute off the that’s painting, working out, playing court. Her former coach, Lindsay Gottlieb, told the San Jose Mercury sports or writing. You have to do it to News in 2013, “She’s never officially put on a jersey, never checked keep you alive!” into a game, never scored a basket, and yet we would all still say she’s one of the most significant players in Cal Bears history. She’s found S A C R E D H E A R T C AT H E D R A L P R E PA R AT O RY M A G A Z I N E

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rtist Ian Johnson ’97 has an instantly recognizable aesthetic, especially to those keyed into the San Francisco skateboarding scene. It has taken time, dedication, commitment, and above all an inherent natural talent to achieve, but in what seems to be characteristic humility, Ian shies away from taking due credit. When he started at SHC, Ian was still listening to music on cassette tapes with a Walkman, and the term educational technology had not yet entered the academic idiom. A handful of desktop computers were used on campus for typing lessons, and the world wide web was available on just two machines in the library. One of Ian’s former instructors predicted that in the near future, landline phones would be obsolete with the rise of the cellular phone. “He was right about that,” Ian laughs. While at SHC, Ian took a job at Haight Street anchor FTC, a skate shop that has helped develop both San Francisco skate culture and the many individual skaters that put the City on the map as a skateboarding mecca. After graduation, he headed to the East Coast to study at Pratt Institute in Brooklyn, then returned to San Francisco and FTC. With some ideas and artwork in his pocket, Ian approached FTC owner Kent Uyehara and proposed starting a board company. Uyehara was receptive and suggested the name Western Edition, a play on the neighborhood. Today, as the art director for Western Edition and FTC, Ian’s portfolio includes pieces for SFJazz, The New Yorker, the San Francisco Chronicle and New York Times Magazine, among many others. Locally, he has shown at Park Life, White Walls Gallery, Athen B. Gallery, and internationally in France and Japan. In 2008, he published his monograph Beauty is a Rare Thing (Paper Museum Press), and in 2015, a second book, I Know You’re Somewhere (Gingko Press & Park Life). Ian’s work centers on his personal passion for skateboarding and the music that has influenced his development since his time at SHC: jazz. While his work has evolved over the years, his signature style has persisted—namely portraits of mostly mid-century jazz musicians, set against striking abstract shapes meant to elicit the movement and improvisational nature of both the music and skateboarding.

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ian johnson ’97 (cont.) Ian shares, “They came together for me in my mind when I was 14, a very important time for finding your identity, I think. I suppose just the feeling of both things fit together very naturally to me and can express a lot of the same feelings about how we interact with the world and our place in it. Skating down a street and how you move through the city always seemed very similar to someone finding notes to play over different chord structures.” This year, Ian completed a residency at the De Young Museum, where he continued to explore his deeply seeded passion for jazz with a large format panel of silhouettes. The museum’s Artist Studio Program, which is hosted in its Kimball gallery, invites participation from patrons by opening the studio while the resident artist works. The participatory element in Ian’s residency included projecting footage from mid-century jazz master concerts in the gallery, and inviting visitors to contribute to the painting. With an impressive and ever-growing list of accomplishments, Ian considers them all significant, “Each opportunity always feels pretty special when you sit and think about it,” he reflects. He admits that commissioned work loses some luster in the process because it typically involves a “strange dance of negotiating” what the client wants and attempts at maintaining authenticity and integrity as an artist. Still, there are pieces for which he feels a great amount of pride— illustration work he did for his favorite magazine, Straight No Chaser, and a mural at Popsons Burger on Market and Sixth streets.

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Thinking back on his time at SHC, he remembers former art instructor Dennis Parlante, who retired in 2014 after 44 years of service, as particularly encouraging. Parlante has even attended a few of Ian’s openings. He also credits his years at SHC for exposing him to various ideas that have influenced his current art practice—from art history to cubism to graphic design. With the completion of his De Young residency, Ian now intends to keep a low profile as he wraps up freelance work, keeps up with the demands of Western Edition and FTC, and organizes pieces for a new book. Amidst all of it, Ian is also a dad learning how to balance family life with his art practice, “Being an artist for me was always about having time to be alone, think and work through ideas. When you have a child, you don’t have that luxury anymore. You need to get it done when you can. So, it’s quite challenging to maintain the out-

put and balance your child and your life as a whole. I’m still trying to figure that all out.” Ian’s story holds an important message to SHC students as they navigate their way through four of the most formative years of their lives—open your eyes to your own passion and talents, pay attention to opportunities, stay close to your interests, and do the work. To students interested in pursuing a career as an artist, Ian shares, “Be a part of it, work at it, be honest with yourself. Be open to the idea that it might not look exactly like what you thought it would. You will find a way if you really want to do it.”

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The Cross Country program under Coach Andy Chan continued to produce outstanding runners and quality team performances this season, all the while growing the squad to a record 80 runners. Invitational victories came for the JV Boys and Girls at the Pacific Tiger Invitational and the Frosh/Soph boys at the Monterey Bay Invitational. At the Pacific Tiger Invitational, Sedge Greenlee ’20 came away with the individual victory for Jessica Blelloch '19 grinds down the opposition the SHC boys, and Sabina House ’20 continued to impress by winning the Varsity Girls race at the Serra/Crystal Springs Invitational. With a strong performance at the CCS meet, the girls squad qualified for the CIF State Meet for the first time since 2012, and the 7th time overall as a team.

Anthony Heard ’19 puts on the jets vs. Justin Siena

FOOTBALL The 2017 Fightin’ Irish Football team has shown remarkable skill and resilience so far, compiling a 6-4 record (3-4 in the WCAL). Led by quarterback Will Irons ’18, wide receivers Ronan Orford ’18, Are’on Mitchell ’18, and running back Anthony Heard ’19, the offense piled up the points in preseason victories over Fernley (NV), Justin Sienna, and Homestead, outscoring the three teams 132-47. Big plays were the norm as the offense repeatedly gashed these teams for big play after big play. With the beginning of the WCAL season, however, and the resumption of the rivalry game with St. Ignatius, the Irish defense stepped to the fore. In an epic performance,the defensive squad led by linebackers JJ Alston ’18, Uriah Uila ’18, Zach Lealao ’18, and Rafael Cervantez ’19 repeatedly repelled the Wildcats from the end zone in the second half. A final failed SI pass to the end zone sealed the 21-14 win for SHC and gives the school the leg up in the annual battle to possess the coveted Bruce-Mahoney trophy. With a roster under 30 players to begin the year and injuries taking their toll, the Irish struggled for a spell in WCAL play, but recently returned to form against Riordan and Archbishop Mitty, posting 41-21 and 35-25 victories. The wins vaulted the Irish into the Division III CCS playoffs against Live Oak on November 17, their first trip since 2011. As Coach Barry McLaughlin told the San Francisco Chronicle, “It’s all about the kids. Things have been far from perfect, but the players have bought in. I think they genuinely like each other, and they play hard.”

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The team was then placed into the CCS Open Division playoffs, guaranteeing them entry into the ensuing CIF State Tournament for the 14th straight year. After dropping the CCS opener to Menlo, the Irish were placed in Division I for the State Tournament and seeded 6th. With Skylar Canady ’20, Megan Lenn ’20, Alden Standley ’20 and Ashley Chan ’20 playing major roles this year and a talented group of underclassmen in the wings (JV and frosh teams: combined 41-10 record), the Irish look set to continue this year’s success in the seasons to come.

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girls GOLF The Girls Golf team navigated through a tough season for first-year coach Gregg Franceschi ’94, but bright performances were still to be found from several individuals. Shauna Eng ’18 earned 2nd Team All-League WCAL honors and Alexa Weaver ’20 took Honorable Mention. Eng also was the lone qualifier for the CCS tournament and finished five strokes out of advancing to the Nor-Cal Tournament, shooting a final round 79. In a further sign of a brighter future ahead for the program, Nara Han ’19 shot career best 79 at the Freedom HS Invitational at Deer Ridge and will return for her third season on the varsity.

Coach Amy Kleckner continued her strong work with the Girls Tennis program, getting solid contributions from a number of players and building for the future. Notable wins included a shutout (7-0) over Mercy SF, 6-1 over Mercy Burlingame, and league win over Presentation (4-3). All-WCAL honors went to Julie Ira ’18 and Annamaria Chavarria ’18 for the 2nd Team, and Lauren McPartland ’18, Ella Scanga ’18, and Sophie Standen ’18 received Honorable Mention.

girls VOLLEYBALL In her 15th season as varsity coach, Margi Beima’s volleyball team is again having an outstanding year, going 22-11 overall and finishing fourth in the tough WCAL. Led by Saupuni Mavaega ’18 and Gianna Silvestri ’18, the Irish reached the championship of the season-opening Spikefest Tournament, swept all their matches to win the East County Invitational, and finished 3-3 in the prestigious California Challenge Tournament in San Diego. League highlights include home victories over St. Francis and Valley Christian, and a playoff victory over Valley Christian as well.

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Coach Barry McLaughlin confers with Uriah Uila ’18 on the sidelines

Q&A: Barry McLaughlin Our new football coach Barry McLaughlin answers some questions from SHC Magazine:

GREAT WIN AGAINST SI, COACH. WHAT WAS THE ONE THING THAT STUCK OUT TO YOU ABOUT YOUR TEAM’S PERFORMANCE?

THE OFFENSE HAS SEEMED TO REALLY OPEN UP A BIT THIS YEAR. IS THIS MORE A FUNCTION OF YOUR PERSONNEL OR IS IT JUST YOUR PHILOSOPHY?

Thanks! We battled. It was not the cleanest performance, but we kept our composure and made plays when needed. The young men really played for their brothers that night.

It’s a bit of both. I like to throw the ball and we have the kids that can do it. I played in two versions of the spread offense in college (Utah State University) that helped build my philosophy. We are in the early stages of our offense, but making the other defense defend the entire width of the field is important, sideline to sideline. We are working on improving the running game. We are constantly evolving.

YOUR VARSITY ROSTER IS EXTREMELY THIN THIS YEAR, LESS THAN 30 PLAYERS. WHAT HAVE BEEN SOME OF THE PSYCHOLOGICAL HURDLES YOU’VE HAD TO NAVIGATE WITH YOUR PLAYERS? My staff and I try to use this as a positive. A small roster gives every player a role: starters, key reserves, special team guys and service players. Keeping everyone on the team informed is key.

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ON THE OTHER SIDE OF THE BALL, HOW WOULD YOU CHARACTERIZE YOUR DEFENSIVE PHILOSOPHY? We like to attack on defense. I like to bring pressure from multiple angles on the field. When you bring pressure, you can give up big

plays, but you can create your own big plays, as well. The WCAL is a constant challenge as Valley Christian, Bellarmine and Saint Ignatius try to pound you between the tackles while Mitty, Serra and Riordan spread you out. My belief is pressure can disrupt anything. WHAT IS THE ONE FACT THAT YOU WANT THE SHC COMMUNITY TO KNOW ABOUT YOU THAT THEY MAY NOT HAVE BEFORE? Although I’m not an alum, I have lots of SHC ties. My dad, Jerry McLaughlin ’69, and my grandfather Gilbert McLaughlin ’45, are both Sacred Heart alumni. My grandmother Georgia Murphy McLaughlin ’46 graduated from St. Vincent’s High School and also attended Mount St. Joseph's orphanage in San Francisco, operated by the Daughters of Charity.

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The Robotics Team is now enjoying their new, dedicated space, located in the Sister Teresa Piro, DC, Student Life Center (below). They are working hard to outfit their new digs with work tables, power tools, and a testing area.

To access digital-only content about what the i2 program is up to, use your SHC|us app on the "i2 Corner" icon at right.

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Mary Kate Del Campo If you live in the City, odds are you know at least one SHC alumnus. The SHC alumni community is as proud as it is vast, and working tirelessly to keep Irish Pride alive among our alumni is Mary Kate Del Campo.

Mary Kate leads the following events and groups: Blue & Green Bash Irish Invitational Gold Diploma Gold Club Athletic Hall of Fame Alumni Lasallian Vincentian Awards Alumni Leadership Council Alumni Speaker Series Alumni Affinity Groups

WHAT DID YOU DO PRIOR TO COMING HERE? I worked at the Fashion Institute of Design & Merchandising (FIDM) for 15 years in roles highly involved with students, then as the admissions director. I loved seeing the whole student cycle, including getting in attendance. I love it. I’m so students ready for entering the curious about their stories, their real world. experiences, and I hope that they HOW IS IT THAT YOU CAME continue to stay engaged with the TO SHC? SHC community. When my two kids started out at WHAT ARE SOME OF YOUR Saints Peter and Paul School, I beGREATEST CHALLENGES SO gan getting involved with fundrais- FAR? GREATEST REWARDS? ing for the school. I became a part of I consider it an accomplishment this incredible school community, to meet and connect with every and I thought, “I want more!” When alumnus I have the opportunity to. I saw a position open at SHC, I I am genuinely interested in meetreached out to Gregg Francheshi ’94, ing them and learning their stories. because our kids both attend Saints I have to say, it is a challenge to enPeter and Paul. Then, slowly I start- ter this role as a non-alumna, but it ed to learn that I knew more people is also what fuels my curiosity and connected to SHC. It seemed like dedication to the position. the perfect time to make a change. WHAT IS YOUR HOPE FOR WHAT ARE YOUR MAIN THE STUDENTS OF SHC? RESPONSIBILITIES AS THE One of the most important lessons ALUMNI RELATIONS MANAGER? my mom taught me is don’t ever Above all, it’s my job to cultivate forget where you come from. and foster positive relationships When I see students on campus with alumni. I organize the alumni today, I think, what can we do now events, and I consider it essento make sure they stay connected tial for me to be at every event to to this incredible place? When they connect with every single alum graduate, I want them to think, “I will always be engaged with SHC.”

WHAT HAS BEEN THE MOST MEMORABLE MOMENT FOR YOU AT SHC SO FAR? I think what has been most memorable is really a combination of moments— how warm and sincere people have been to me here. It means so much to be welcomed with open arms. My first week here, people already knew my name. That’s why I came here, to be part of a welcoming and inclusive community. WHAT HAS SURPRISED YOU ABOUT YOUR JOB HERE? I am so proud of how committed the staff and faculty are to students and alumni. We really care. When alumni walk into the Advancement office, whether they graduated two years ago or 20, we want to hear their story. In today’s age, everyone moves so fast, and I feel like SHC takes the time to slow down to really connect with others. That makes me proud.

PUSHINGit Saliba Faddoul ’15 Saliba Faddoul ’15 has always been a voracious learner. From his days at SHC serving on student council and eventually student body president, to today, as he prepares for post-graduate studies at Harvard University in the spring—Saliba’s thirst for knowledge has driven his academic path. After graduating from SHC, Saliba headed to the University of California at Berkeley where having access to courses across disciplines was more important to him than a single area of focus. He chose a course of study that afforded him the opportunity to take classes in nearly every department at Cal—from law to business to life sciences. Saliba’s curiosity took the lead, and he completed his undergraduate studies, officially with a BS in Nutrition Sciences, in an astonishing two years. “I like to know a little about everything. Throughout high school, I was never into just one thing, and I’m still like that now. There was never a time when I felt overwhelmed at Cal. I got to do what I wanted to do, I visited home often, I joined several clubs including the Investment club, Young Democrats, and Political Science Club. I just don’t believe in taking the easy route.” Saliba remembers Instructor of Social Studies Karen Fry ’95 emphasizing the importance of mapping out a thoughtful plan for academic success, which resonated deeply for Saliba and echoed his upbringing, “My parents always taught me to think 10 steps ahead.” When he ventures off to Harvard for graduate school in the spring, he will bring the same resourcefulness and enthusiasm for learning with him. Down the road, he dreams of running a holding company for his own business ventures. Wherever Saliba lands, SHC remains a huge part of who he is, “Ms. Phelan, Mr. Jordan, Mrs. Kuehl all went beyond the regular English curriculum and really taught us about the world. In our classrooms, we were always set up to face each other. It wasn’t as if we broke out into groups, talked for an activity, then turned around to face the front of the room again. We were always facing each other and discussing ideas.” He offers these words of encouragement to students thinking about a course of study in higher education, “Go with something that you really love, and don’t choose something for the ‘wow factor,’ because your parents want you to do something, or because you think it will lead to a big money job. You never know who you’ll meet in your classes that just might show you a different path. No matter what your major is, it is what you make of it when you finish that really matters.”

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1965 Michael Moreno and his wife celebrated their 52nd wedding anniversary in September. Last November, Michael became a great-grandfather with the birth of his great-granddaughter, Mia.

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More than 60 alumni attended the 4 Kevin Collins retired from the US Navy in 1998 and th Friday the 13 luncheon at Capurfound his way home to Pier 3 ro’s in October. The next luncheon Alameda as a volunteer docent on of this kind will be in April of 2018. the USS HORNET CV12 where he shares his experience and sea stories from his years on the USS ENTERPRISE and USS ABRAHAM 3 Kathleen Barker became a grandmother with the birth LINCOLN. of her grandson Franklin Edward Vasquez this past July. Kathleen’s grandson carries her brother’s name, Edward Rauch ’65, who was killed in Vietnam in 1967.

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Val McKeever, jr. ’45 Alumnus and beloved member of our school community, Val McKeever, Jr. ’45, passed away peacefully on September 30, 2017. Val served as the second president of the SHC Board of Regents and generously supported his alma mater throughout his lifetime. Val will be remembered as an active member of his community, an honorable businessman and family man. Those who knew him remember his patience, dedication to his family, and the unwavering support he offered to his loved ones.

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1978 5 Mario Alioto was honored at

the Triple I luncheon held on October 4th. The Irish Israeli Italian Society filled the hall of the Italian Athletic Club for the their annual Columbus Day luncheon celebration. Also pictured are (l-r) Alumni Relations Manager Mary Kate Del Campo, Director of Major Gifts & Planned Giving John Vigo ’81, Vice President for Advancement Suzie Sheedy, Mario, Director of Enrollment Management John Gumina ’91, Lorenzo Ortona, Consul General of Italy, Robert O’Driscoll, Consul General of Ireland, and Shlomi Kofman, Consul General of Israel.

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1981 John Vigo organized his classmates for a festive luncheon at Original Joe’s in October.

1995 6 Warriors “Hype Man” Franco

Finn was joined courtside by Instructor of Social Studies Bill Link and Dr. Ken Hogarty ’66 this November when the Warriors defeated the Miami Heat.

1997 7 Angelina Barsi Barroso was

recently recognized for her 18 years of service for the City and County of San Francisco. Angelina has been married for nearly 10 years and has two daughters—Abigail (9) and Alexis (6). Her daughters both attend Our Lady of the Visitacion School, where Angelina serves as PTG President.

8 Lauren Wild took a trip to

Michigan where she met up with former coworker and alumnus Garrett Dempsey ’92 who is working with students in Detroit to introduce them to the great outdoors. Justin Chin plays saxophone in Oakland-based band La Misa Negra. They just released their second album called The Red Album.

2002 9 Olympic medalist Shannon

Rowbury (middle) lunched with current senior and Track & Field team member Mia Roberts ’18 (left) this October. Mia’s mother, Lynne (right), placed the winning bid for the opportunity at the 2017 Spring Gala: Studio 1055.

Terry Hanley ’72 Sacred Heart alumnus and lifetime educator, Terry Hanley ’72, passed away on September 5 at the age of 63. Terry served as principal at Star of the Sea School for 13 years, where he was loved by the entire school community. Over the course of his 40-year career in education, he taught at Town School for Boys, St. Philip Grammar School, St. Veronica Grammar School and Archbishop Riordan High School. He also served as principal of St. Charles Grammar School and St. Emydius schools before his appointment to Star of the Sea.

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

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Andreana Villa appeared as a guest on KQED’s Check Please! Bay Area, a show that features local diners who review Bay Area restaurants. Joe Ordona ’83 appeared on the same episode, which highlighted local restaurants Mingalaba, The Brazen Head and āina. The video can be viewed on KQED Food’s YouTube channel.

Sheriff’s Deputy, was among the 17 first responders honored by Mayor Lee for their service and valor responding to the shooting at a San Francisco UPS facility in June. Deputy Lee told the San Francisco Chronicle, “There’s an element of fear, but sometimes you just have to push past it and know ... you're going in there to save people’s lives.”

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her master’s in ecosystem services in Zittau, Germany, and getting to explore and learn about different cultures in an attempt to change the way people think about the environment.

2011 Brian Paramo and Ashley Gainer ’13 had a great time coming back to their alma mater and helping out with the 28th Annual Walkathon.

Valentina Cuadros has returned to the Sacred Heart Cathedral community. After graduating from Cornell University and embarking on a fun family cruise to Alaska, she has accepted her new role as the front desk attendant in the Fitness Center. Rory O’Driscoll organized members of the Classes of 2010 and 2012 for a social at Johnny Foley’s this fall.

2017 13 Marisol Castro served as a

retreat leader for Kairos 28, alongside fellow alumnae Katie Cottura ’15 and Lauren Wild ’99.

Ashley Bradbury ’10 Ashley Bradbury ’10 passed away on September 24 after a long fought battle with hemolytic anemia. Ashley was born in Boston, MA, and spent most of her 25 years in San Francisco. She was a graduate of both St. Vincent DePaul School and SHC. Ashley’s parents ask those who knew her to “honor her life by doing something loving, kind and thoughtful for someone—embrace and enjoy each precious day of life.”

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SHC ANNUAL CRAB DINNER SATURDAY, JANUARY 27, 2017

BOARD OF REGENTS Carol Wicklund Enright Board Chair

Mark your calendar for the SHC Annual Crab Dinner to be held on SATURDAY, JANUARY 27, 2018! All family and friends of SHC are welcome (21 and over). The evening will include cocktails, appetizers, a festive family-style dinner with fresh Dungeness crab, raffle prizes, live student performances, and dancing.

Gerald Murphy, JD Board Vice Chair Richard Cutler, PhD Parents Association President

Visit shcp.edu to register.

Fr. Arturo Albano Stella Bialous, DrPH Courtney Chin ’03 Neal Corkery ’95 Sandra Gulli Miguel Guzman ’91 Steve Heath Francois Hechinger Daniel Holland ’79 Janet Holland ’77 Denise Kent, DPA ’77 Sister Julie Kubasak, DC Charles Love Eileen Malley, JD ’77 Sister Frances Meyer, DC Gina Mulvey ’94 Joey Nevin ’01

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Sister Sylvia Parks, DC Jeffrey Porter ’72 William D. Rauch, JD Roman Rodriguez, MD ’68 James Ryan, Jr. Sue Sami Stacie Solt, MD ’99 Ed Wang ’90 Br. Tom Westberg, FSC Harold Wong ’77 EX-OFFICIO Br. Ronald Gallagher, FSC, PhD President Gary Cannon, EdD Principal Alla Krel VP of Finance & Facilities Suzie Sheedy VP of Advancement

Join us at the Alumni Soccer Game on

SATURDAY, DECEMBER 16, 2017 FROM 12:30–2:30 PM Fightin’ Irish Boys & Girls Varsity soccer will suit up against SHC alumni on the practice field. Stay after the game for a social on the practice field. Admission is complimentary.

Visit shcp.edu/alumnigames to register.

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CELEBRATORY GIVING

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 Books of Remembrance. Brother Ron Gallagher, FSC, 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 May 16, 2017 through September 15, 2017.

IN HONOR Gilbert Schoenstein ’47 John Moriarty Judy Scudder Timothy Chu ’07 Catherine St. Marie ’08 Barbara & Stephen St. Marie

BIRTHDAY GREETINGS Bob Pestoni Patricia Mangini Jones ’66 & Steven Jones Susan Hom Yau ’61 Shirley Santos Ortega ’61

ANNIVERSARY Janet and Gary Heikel Ben Draper ’58 & Deanna Tomei-Draper

RETIREMENT John Scudder, Jr. ’73 Annie Scudder Gabillet ’02 & Remi Gabillet Molly Scudder ’03 & Kyle Haynes Theresa Flynn Houghton ’96 & Chris Houghton Ken Hogarty ’66 Theresa Flynn Houghton ’96 & Chris Houghton Judy Scudder Theresa Flynn Houghton ’96 & Chris Houghton

50TH ANNIVERSARY AS A PRIEST

Eileen Regan Burns ’47 Doris Grimley ’54

Laurie Dennin Norm Horn ’65

Father Gerard McNulty Rosie Lawlor Horan ’65 & Jim Horan

Mavis Canedo John Goldberg Rosie Lawlor Horan ’65 & Jim Horan Dom Panina ’80 & Colleen Panina

Tony Devencenzi ’67 Dennis Harrington ’67 & Tina Harrington Claire & Donald Tedsen

Anna Capurro Kevin Callaghan ’68 & Kathy Callaghan Rosie Lawlor Horan ’65 & Jim Horan Joe Kennedy, Sr. ’65 & Clo Kennedy Frank Mazzucco ’76 & Jo Mazzucco John McGreevy ’69 & Lori McGreevy Carol & Joe Moriarty Ed O’Donnell, Jr. ’69 & Donna O’Donnell

Peter Fegan ’96 Rosie Lawlor Horan ’65 & Jim Horan

IN MEMORY

Raymond Agosti Frank Mazzucco ’76 & Jo Mazzucco Virginia Alejandro Rosie Lawlor Horan ’65 & Jim Horan Harvey Anderson ’74 Bob King Winifred Anderson Bob King Clara Armanini Denise & John Branch Angel Arriada Mary & Jean Curutchet Michael Curutchet ’01 Thomas Curutchet ’99 Gerri Arrigale ’54 Doris Grimley ’54 Ida Azzolino Carol Jones Hupke ’54 & Peter Hupke William Borggraefe ’65 Barry Sheehan ’65 & Donna Gray August Borgognoni Joe Kennedy, Sr. ’65 & Clo Kennedy Clarita Buich Jerry Heckert ’51 & Claudie Heckert Howard Powleson ’51 & Joanne Powleson

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Henry Caruso Dick Morosi ’61 John Cassanego Lori DeVincenzi Clyne ’54 & Frank Clyne, Jr. ’52 Bill Cassidy ’42 SHC Community Patricia Cavagnaro Tom Duffy ’52 & Ann Duffy Diana Cerchiai Denise & John Branch Henry Chung Dolores & Peter Brady Leslie Dawe Bonnie & Ray Russo Diana Dennin Norm Horn ’65

Sister James Marien Dyer Norm Horn ’65

William Fullendorf Patty Shea Diner ’65 & Chris Diner, Sr. ’65 James Furnanz ’40 Gilbert Schoenstein ’47 & Maureen Schoenstein Justin Garcia James Potts James Garvey ’88 Mark S. Pardini ’88 & Petra Andersson-Pardini Rose Gauci Pete Siragusa ’73 & Sue Siragusa Mira Giambattista Frank Digrande ’75 George Ginilo Denise & John Branch Mark Gummere Mike Rouan ’82 & Denise Rouan Bonnie & Ray Russo

Terry Hanley ’72 Bob Fife ’62 & Arlene Fife Pete Gresh ’72 & Nancy Gresh Carol & Joe Moriarty Mike Murphy ’69 & Meg Murphy Molly & Gerry Redmond Brother James Riordan, FSC ’62 Nancy & Don Sebastiani Judith Terracina Sharon Udovich James Wilson, Jr. ’86 Mary Ellen & Jim Wilson Annie Hardoy Mary & Jean Curutchet Michael Curutchet ’01 Thomas Curutchet ’99 Mary Hauscarriague Mary & Jean Curutchet Michael Curutchet ’01 Thomas Curutchet ’99

Isabel Juarez SHC Community Katherine King Bob King Julie Konkol Charlotte Brown Clara Lyons Rosie Lawlor Horan ’65 & Jim Horan Ralph Martinezmoles Carol & Joe Moriarty Andrew McCarthy Dick Morosi ’61 Bill McDonagh, Jr. ’67 Jim Cunnie, Jr. ’67 & Sheila Cunnie

Edward Nevin, Jr. ’33 Kevin Callaghan ’68 & Kathy Callaghan Margaret & Kevin Geno Pete Gresh ’72 & Nancy Gresh George Gulbengay ’69 & Kay Gulbengay Maureen Horan Rosie Lawlor Horan ’65 & Jim Horan Joe Kennedy, Sr. ’65 & Clo Kennedy Carol & Joe Moriarty Frances Spillane Most Reverend George Niederauer, Archbishop Emeritus of San Francisco Brother Joseph Fabiano, FSC

Jack Noonan ’50 John Walsh ’51 & Audrey Walsh Roger O’Connor Pete Siragusa ’73 & Sue Siragusa Margie O’Malley Joe Kennedy, Sr. ’65 & Clo Kennedy Leo Olson Pete Siragusa ’73 & Sue Siragusa Julian Pardini ’49 Mark Pardini ’88 & Petra Andersson-Pardini Mark Pengel Dom Panina ’80 & Colleen Panina

Eileen McHugh Kathleen & Charles White Sean White ’09

Ronald Mirkovich Tom Duffy ’52 & Ann Duffy Dolores Jacobberger Maria & John Flaherty Joan Callaghan Teresa & John Pacchetti Nancy & Lloyd Coyne Janet Fauss Terri Carrick Mullin ’54 Bernadette Fisher Ginger Fontaine ’54 Mariam Hovanesian-Hansen & Helen Murray Dennis Hansen Kevin Callaghan ’68 & Linda & Dennis Holl Kathy Callaghan Jeff Holl George Gulbengay ’69 & Jacqueline & Donald Kay Gulbengay Jacobberger Rosemarie Lowman Jeff Jacobberger & Carol & Joe Moriarty John Lundberg Alice & Peter Jezek Joe Nano Mary & Jean Curutchet Kathleen Ruen Michael Curutchet ’01 Patricia & Kenneth Tillotson Thomas Curutchet ’99 Terri & Brian White Jill & Nick Yaranon

“How long has Jesus been knocking at the door of your heart, waiting to enter?” ST. JOHN BAPTIST DE LA SALLE

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CELEBRATORY GIVING

John Quinn ’35 Brother Joseph Fabiano, FSC Rita Quinn Bill Powers ’69 & Diane Powers Jeffrey Raydmanov Joe Kennedy, Sr. ’65 & Clo Kennedy Kathie Reilly Kardum & Joe Portillo Father John Ring Brother Joseph Fabiano, FSC Bill Powers ’69 & Diane Powers Joanne Ryan Mary & Jean Curutchet Michael Curutchet ’01 Thomas Curutchet ’99 Margaret & Kevin Geno

Peggy Ryan Janet Harrigan Mike Johnston ’71 & Cris Johnston Bill Powers ’69 & Diane Powers Rene Revel ’69 & Maureen Revel Brother James Riordan, FSC ’62

“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

Gene Simpson ’49 John Cunnie ’52 Paul Solis ’50 Ed Summerville ’50 & Marjorie Summerville

Carolyn Tobin Carol Jones Hupke ’54 & Peter Hupke

Richard St. Lezin ’48 Edward Scholz ’48 & Jeannine Scholz

Raymond Torre ’51 Joe Machi ’54 & Yolanda Machi Rich Moresco ’51 & Marie Moresco

Dennis Tamondong Tess Mercer

Eugene Udovich, Jr. ’63 Sharon Udovich

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

Gerri Arrigale ’54

Lou De Benedetti ’48

Val McKeever, Jr. ’45

Patricia O’Brien Sitts ’44

George Baker ’52

Peter Fegan ’96

Edward Nevin, Jr. ’33

Gary Sozzi ’60

Ashley Bradbury ’10

James Furnanz ’40

Gene Norgard ’73

George Thomas ’52

Eileen Regan Burns ’47

Timothy Goe ’73

Reginald Ohlssen ’52

Raymond Torre ’51

Bill Cassidy ’42

Terry Hanley ’72

Joseph Presti, Jr. ’76

Sister Marjorie Wakelin ’49

Karen Hom Chin ’75

Delia Michaelsen Kutches ’44

Joe Romer ’54

Kathleen Prokos Westrup ’43

Raymond Churton ’84

Corinne Louie ’82

Richard Sandino ’65

Robert Yick ’58

Virginia Madden Shahrok ’46

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

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Joseph Valencia Denise & John Branch Christine Vanhoose Mary & Jean Curutchet Michael Curutchet ’01 Thomas Curutchet ’99 Toni Arditi Vincenzi ’69 Maureen Horan Mary Walsh Janet Holland ’77 Lynn & Larry Lee Steve Wilson Mark S. Pardini ’88 & Petra Andersson-Pardini

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