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Farewells

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Class of 2017

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College Acceptances

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Irish Factoids

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News & Notes

Maddan's Corner

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Class of 2021 Welcome Video

FROM THE ARCHIVES

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SHC Artifacts

IN-DEPTH

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Class 2021 Breakdown

FEATURES

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Growing the Lasallian Community

AWARDS

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Lasallian & Vincentian Awards

SPORTING GREEN

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Spring Sports Recap

COMMUNITY

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Spring Events

SHOWCASE

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Faculty & Staff Artists

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Performance

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Class Notes

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Time Capsule

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Celebratory Giving

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Inquiry & Innovation

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AUGUST

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First Day of School

SEPTEMBER

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28th Annual Walkathon

Polo Fields, Golden Gate Park

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Bruce-Mahoney Football Game Kezar Stadium

OCTOBER

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Billy Mac Memorial Golf Tournament Crystal Springs Golf Course

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Blue & Green Bash All-Class Reunion & Community Celebration San Francisco Design Center Galleria

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Open House

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ALUMNI NEWS

Fall Play

Sister Caroline Collins, DC, Theater

NOVEMBER

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INNOVATIONS

Fall Play

Sister Caroline Collins, DC, Theater

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42nd Annual Alumni Basketball Game

Alumni Soccer Game

A Message from Brother Ron This May, we welcomed the 312 members of the Class of 2017 to our ever-growing alumni community. In the fall SHC graduates will attend top colleges and universities across the country including Stanford University, University of Notre Dame, Carnegie Mellon University, Brown University, University of California at Los Angeles, University of California at Berkeley, St. Mary’s College of California and New York University. In this issue of SHC Magazine, we celebrate their accomplishments as high school students, their promise and potential as they begin their college careers, and our confidence in their success as they grow into service-oriented leaders. Throughout this summer, our hallways have remained vibrant with the spirit and sounds of hundreds of our Summer Institute participants, renovation crews working hard on the La Salle Academic Building’s fifth floor English classrooms, repair crews wrapping up work to the library, chapel and veranda, summer school students, and year-round staff and faculty members preparing for the coming school year. As we send off the Class of 2017, we also prepare to welcome hundreds of new students to our community: the Class of 2021. Within these pages, you will learn more about the composition of our newest ninth grade class, go behind-the-scenes with one of the student filmmakers who produced the Class of 2021 Welcome Video, learn about the 2017 Lasallian Vincentian Alumni Award recipients, and bid a “happy retirement” to a few of SHC’s most influential educators. The Christian Brothers, Daughters of Charity, and the faculty and staff thank you for your continued support for this vibrant school in the heart of San Francisco. It is indeed a pleasure to serve all of you. Please enjoy this issue of SHC Magazine. Sincerely,

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

Scott Bergen

Sports Communications Coordinator

Nancy Ingersoll

Communications & Marketing Project Manager

CONTRIBUTORS Archdiocese of San Francisco; Nel Azancot ’17; Scott Bergen; Noah Berger; James Calcagno; Natasha Dangond, Josh Edelson (SF Chronicle); Vito Ferrante; Brother Ronald Gallagher, FSC, PhD; Christopher Hillan ’17; Nancy Ingersoll; jGuerzonPictorials; Valerie Jew; Jim Jordan; Bill Kreuger; Heather Maddan ’95; Brian McHugh; Clarissa Mendiola; Sr. Frances Meyer; Bryan Navarro; Mark Pardini ’88; Prestige Photography; SHC Inquiry & Innovation; SHC Robotics; Gerry Serrano; Irja Tannelund ’95

BOARD OF REGENTS Chair Eileen Malley, JD ’77 ; Vice Chair Carol Wicklund Enright; Parents Association President John Pernick, JD; Fr. Arturo Albano; Stella Bialous, DrPH; Courtney Chin ’03; Sandra Gulli; Miguel Guzman ’91; Steve Heath; Daniel Holland ’79; Janet Holland ’77; Denise Kent, DPA ’77; Sheila O’Day Kiernan; Sister Julie Kubasak, DC; Charles Love; Sister Frances Meyer, DC; Gina Mulvey ’94; Gerald Murphy, JD; Sister Sylvia Parks, DC; Jeffrey Porter ’72; William Rauch, JD; Roman Rodriguez, MD ’68; James Ryan; Sue Sami; Stacie Solt, MD ’99; Ed Wang ’90; Brother Tom Westberg, FSC; Harold Wong ’77 Ex-Officio: President Brother Ronald Gallagher, FSC, PhD; Principal Gary Cannon, EdD; Vice President for Finance & Facilities Alla Krel; Vice President for Advancement Suzie Sheedy; Director of Major Gifts & Planned Giving John Vigo ’81

Br. Ronald Gallagher, FSC, PhD

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President

Photo by Dabney Standley

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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farewells

John F. Scudder, Jr. ’73, Judy Scudder, Dr. Ken Hogarty ’66 at the Senior Awards ceremony

At the close of this academic year, SHC bid farewell to three of its most beloved faculty members: John F. Scudder, Jr. ’73, Dr. Ken Hogarty ’66, and Judy Scudder. We also acknowledge staff members Frances Pignati and Frank Lutticken for their many years serving the school behind the scenes.

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ohn graduated from Sacred Heart in 1973, and shortly after earning a bachelor’s from Saint Mary’s College of California and a master’s in secondary education from San Francisco State University, he returned to his alma mater. Over the course of more than forty years, John served as an instructor, coach, dean, principal and most notably, as president for more than 15 years. He was the driving force behind countless campus improvements including the construction of the Student Life Center, theater and Fitness Center. John was an instrumental part of the leadership team that opened De Marillac Academy, SHC’s sister grammar school in the Tenderloin District of San Francisco, he served on the Founders Committee for Mission Dolores Academy, and currently serves as the project manager and member of the Founders Circle for Cristo Rey De La Salle East Bay. Throughout the years, John has been a true model of the faith and commitment to service for which the SHC community is known.

“It has been a blessing to live out the Lasallian Vincentian mission at SHC. To take almost every step of this journey with my wife, Judy, and my family has given me great joy. What is beautiful about our mission is that there are so many others who walk with us. Brothers, Daughters, board members, board chairs, administrators, members of the faculty, staff, those in the Office of the President, parents, friends, benefactors, and most of all the thousands upon thousands of students who touched our hearts. The visionary decision, made 30 years ago, to unite the charisms of the Daughters of Charity and De La Salle Christian Brothers is animated in the hearts of the SHC family. I have no doubt that the next generation of Lasallian Vincentian stakeholders will take our mission to even greater heights.”

Five years after he graduated, Ken joined the Sacred Heart faculty. Over the course of his nearly half-century tenure at SHC, he served as an English instructor, chair of the English Department, principal, and director and founder of SHC’s De Paul Scholar Program—a rigorous four-year academic and enrichment program for top achieving students who are passionate about engaging in the world of ideas and solving real-world challenges of injustice and inequality. Ken has inspired countless students through his creative teaching methods, kind and authentic presence, and his dedication to the charisms of our Founders. Ken recently reflected on the success and future of the DPS Program: “The program has fulfilled its goals many times over throughout the last 30 years through the capable leadership of many individuals including current administrators Gary Cannon, Joan O’Neill, Kate McFadden and future DPS director Nick Hren. The accomplishments of the DPS alumni, many of whom still stay in touch, illustrate the success of the program. I have been fortunate to have enjoyed the ride with such a distinguished community and nonpareil collection of individuals who have all touched my heart.”

“When I began my library career at Sacred Heart High School, the library seated 40 students, the resources were all print, and our technology consisted of one manual typewriter and some 16mm film projectors.”

Judy has served as both the school librarian and director of library services over the last four decades. She was the first female faculty member employed by Sacred Heart High School when she was hired in 1975. She has seen the library through its many iterations, including the construction of its current location, the sixth floor of the La Salle Academic Building. Today, SHC’s library is home to 21,000 books, more than 800 literary e-books, 150 leisure e-books, 76 magazine subscriptions, 7,000 e-periodicals, 30 full text databases, four study rooms, and 50 loaner iPads and Chromebooks. Under Judy’s leadership SHC students have access to some of the most innovative library technology today, and they are equipped with the research skills necessary for college success. “When I began my library career at Sacred Heart High School, the library seated 40 students, the resources were all print, and our technology consisted of one manual typewriter and some 16mm film projectors. The present library is a spectacular space, sometimes buzzing with 200 focused patrons. Now we do research using online databases, which provide access to millions of scholarly journals, images, videos. We can choose to read great literature as ebooks on our devices. But one thing has not changed over time. We have always had the smartest, most talented, and nicest students of any school in the world—I will miss them the most when I retire.

Frances Pignati Food Services

33 years of service

What a blessing to have worked with my husband, John, all these years. He is an amazing educator and leader, totally dedicated to the students entrusted to his care. My beautiful daughters graduated from SHC, so for some years the whole family went to school together. Some of my best friends are committed SHC teachers, staff, and administrators; I admire them greatly and cherish our collaboration and conversation through the years.”

Judy Scudder

Frank Lutticken Safety & Security

12 years of service

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LOUIS A. MEYER ’55 GENERAL SCHOLASTIC EXCELLENCE AWARD Callie Boskin Greyson Gerhard-Young Jared Hysinger Austin Ja Aidan O’Sullivan Christopher Sauvageau Carolyn Scott Alvin Shek Samuel Steeg Kevin Szeto

This award, the most distinguished academic award that Sacred Heart Cathedral Preparatory bestows upon a graduating senior, is presented to students who maintain the highest cumulative grade point average throughout their high school careers. The award’s namesake selflessly served the school for five decades as a student, teacher and assistant principal for academics.

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distinguished awards

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

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

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

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

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

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

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graduate profiles

JOSEPH BIALOUS While Joe received acceptances to Georgetown University, Cornell University and the University of California at Los Angeles, his college of choice was never in doubt. “Notre Dame has been my dream college since I was in grade school.” He will continue a family legacy when he steps foot on the prestigious university’s campus this fall. He will take with him all of the experience gained as a De Paul Scholar, four years on the Varsity Lacrosse team, two years on student council, and one year as the student body president. To students on their SHC journey, he offers this advice, “The relationships you build with your peers and teachers can be as valuable as your academic work.”

GREYSON GERHARD-YOUNG Greyson garnered acceptances to top universities including University of California at Los Angeles, Tufts University and Georgetown University. Ultimately he selected Brown University for their flexibility and strong academics. “SHC has taught me how to shift from a structured environment to one where you take on more individual responsibility.” As a varsity soccer player, intramural athletics participant, and Irish for a Day Ambassador, Greyson learned many important lessons at SHC which he will bring to Providence this fall. In his Valedictorian address, he shared with fellow graduates, “SHC has given us all the tools necessary to tackle complex problems, along with the moral compass to consider all aspects of an issue. We have to truly embrace the issues that set us apart, and attempt to forge bonds that maintain our own convictions.”

TATIANA BARQUERO When Tatiana joins the incoming freshman class at Saint Mary’s College of California, she will call upon the inspiration she gathered from her high school instructors, “Several faculty members have played such significant roles in my life and inspired me to become a teacher.” Tatiana credits SHC for empowering her to find her voice as a leader. As a member of student council, the wrestling team manager, organizer for Spoken Word, Block Club and Spanish Club member, and an Irish for a Day Ambassador, Tatiana has certainly met SHC’s ultimate call to action, “Enter to Learn, Leave to Serve.” Looking ahead, she says, “I’m most looking forward to being a role model and friend to young people who need to be heard.”

To view both the Salutorian and Valedictorian speeches from this year, use your SHC|us app to augment Greyson and Jared below!

JARED HYSINGER As a member of student council and three SHC choirs, head of the theater tech lighting crew, Block Club officer, Irish for a Day Ambassador and member of the California Scholarship Federation, Jared is no stranger to hard work. “One of the most valuable lessons I learned at SHC is that you cannot wait idly for opportunities to come to you. If you have a goal, you have to remain dedicated and persevere to attain that goal.” Jared will attend Stanford University where he will study molecular biology and political science. In his Salutatorian address, he called his fellow graduates to action, “It is our responsibility as those equipped with a Lasallian Vincentian education to act to provide the refuge for those who need it.”

JOVITA SOLORIO-FIELDER “SHC taught me what it means to give back to the community, and no matter what, you can and should always seek to help others.” Over the last four years, Vita served as the editor in chief of the Oracle, co-captain of the Speech & Debate team, a Spoken Word host, and she was a member of the Spanish Club and Robotics Team. Her dedication to service extended far beyond the walls of SHC with her regular work at the Tenderloin Community School. As a De Paul Scholar with 10 Advanced Placement courses behind her, Vita is ready for Wellesley College in the fall where she will major in political science.

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college acceptances 312 graduates accepted into 235 colleges and universities across 37 states and 5 countries. Albion College • American Musical and Dramatic Academy • American University • Arizona State University  • Assumption College • Austin College • Azusa Pacific University  • Bard College • Bennington College • Biola University  • Boise State University  • Boston College • Boston University  • Brandeis University • Brigham Young University  • Brown University  • Bryn Mawr College • Cal Maritime • California College, San Marcos • California College of the Arts • California Lutheran University • California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo • California State Polytechnic University, Pomona • California State University, Bakersfield • California State University, Channel Islands • California State University, Chico  • California State University, Dominguez Hills • California State University, East Bay  • California State University, Fresno • California State University, Fullerton  • California State University, Long Beach • California State University, Los Angeles • California State University, Monterey Bay • California State University, Northridge • California State University, Sacramento  • California State University, San Marcos  • California State University, Stanislaus • Cardiff University • Carnegie Mellon University  • Carthage College • Central Washington University • Chaminade University of Honolulu • Chapman University  • Clark University • Colby College • College of Saint Benedict • Colorado School of Mines • Colorado State University • Concordia University Irvine  • Creighton University • Denison University • DePaul University • Dominican University of California  • Dublin City University • Dublin Institute of Technology • Duquesne University  • Durham University  • Eckerd College • Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University, Daytona Beach • Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University, Prescott  • Emerson College • Emmanuel College • Fordham University  • Franklin & Marshall College  • Fresno Pacific University  • George Fox University • Georgetown University • Georgia Institute of Technology • Gonzaga University • Hampshire College • Haverford College • Hawaii Pacific University • Hofstra University • Holy Names University  • Hult International Business School • Humboldt State University • Ithaca College • John Cabot University • John Carroll University • Johns Hopkins University • Kenyon College • Lehigh University  • Lewis & Clark College • Linfield College • Louisiana State University • Loyola Marymount University  • Loyola University Chicago  • Loyola University New Orleans • Macalester College  • Manhattan College  • Marquette University  • Marymount California University • Marymount Manhattan College  • McGill University • Massachusetts College of Pharmacy & Health Sciences  • Merrimack College • Miami University, Oxford • Mills College  • Montana State University, Bozeman  • Mount Holyoke College • Mount Saint Mary's University • Maynooth University • New York Institute of Technology • New York University  • Newcastle University • Northeastern University • Northern Arizona University • Notre Dame de Namur University  • Oberlin College & Conservatory • Occidental College • Oklahoma City University • Oregon State University • Oregon State University, Cascades • Otis College of Art and Design • Pace University, New York City • Pacific Lutheran University • Pacific University • Pepperdine University  • Portland State University  • Providence College • State University of New York, Purchase • Reed College • Regis University  • Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute  • Rochester Institute of Technology • Royal Holloway, University of London • Rutgers University • Saint Martin's University • Saint Mary's College of California  • San Diego State University  • San Francisco State University  • San Jose State University  • Santa Clara University  • Savannah College of Art and Design • School of the Art Institute of Chicago • Scripps College • Seattle University  • Seton Hall University • Simmons College • Skidmore College • Smith College  • Sonoma State University  • Southern Oregon University  • St. Catherine University • St. John's College • St. John's University  • St. Olaf College • Stanford University  • Stevens Institute of Technology  • Stonehill College • Stony Brook University • Suffolk University • Swansea University • Syracuse University  • Texas Tech University • The Evergreen State College • The George Washington University  • The Theatre School at Depaul University • The University of Alabama • The University of Arizona  • The University of Montana, Missoula  • The University of Texas, Austin • Trinity College • Trinity College Dublin  • Trinity University • Tufts University  • Tulane University • Union College • The State University of New York, Buffalo • University College Dublin • University of Bristol • University of British Columbia  • University of California, Berkeley  • University of California, Davis  • University of California, Irvine  • University of California, Los Angeles  • University of California, Merced  • University of California, Riverside • University of California, San Diego  • University of California, Santa Barbara  • University of California, Santa Cruz  • • University of Cincinnati  • University of Colorado Boulder • University of Colorado Denver • University of Colorado Colorado Springs • University of Dallas  • University of Denver • University of Glasgow • University of Hawaii at Hilo • University of Hawaii at Manoa  • University of La Verne • University of Limerick • University of Maine • University of Massachusetts, Amherst • University of Massachusetts, Boston • University of Michigan • University of Minnesota, Twin Cities  • University of Mississippi • University of Nevada, Las Vegas  • University of Nevada, Reno  • University of New Mexico • University of Notre Dame  • University of Oregon  • University of Pittsburgh • University of Portland  • University of Puget Sound • University of Redlands • University of Rochester • University of San Diego  • University of San Francisco  • University of Southampton • University of Southern California  • University of the Pacific  • University of Toronto  • University of Utah  • University of Washington  • University of Windsor • University of Wisconsin, Madison  • University of York • Villanova University • Virginia Tech • Washington College • Washington State University  • Wayne State University • Wellesley College  • Wentworth Institute of Technology • Wesleyan University • Western Oregon University • Western Washington University  • Wheaton College • Whittier College • Willamette University • Williams College • Woodbury University  • Worcester Polytechnic Institute 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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irish factoids Carolyn Scott ’17 was named a 2017 National Merit Scholar Finalist. She will be attending the University of Southern California in the fall.

Coach Arnold Zelaya ’87 took San Francisco’s Mission High Bears to the state DIII boys basketball title, the first-ever state title for a city public school. For his efforts, he was chosen the SF Chronicle's boys Bay Area Coach of the Year. Way to go, Arnold!

This June, Father Alvin Yu ’07 became one of the newest priests of the San Francisco Archdiocese when he was ordained by Archbishop Cordileone at St. Mary’s Cathedral.

Heavy Projects, run by SHC alum Chris Nunes ’92, is a creative studio that specializes in Mixed Reality experiences (if you've played or heard of Pokemon Go, you already know what Mixed Reality is). Chris's team has offices around the world from London to LA, and they created the SHC|us app that powers the Sacred Heart Cathedral Magazine experience. Recently, Heavy Projects' 20' x 70' mural (below) was featured on the exterior of Pier 27 for San Francisco Design Week. Just point the SHC|us app at it to see how the mural came to life for attendees. We'll feature other Heavy Projects experiences in future editions of our magazine—stay tuned! Meanwhile, you can see other Heavy Projects work at www.heavy.io

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This Spring, SHC’s Inquiry & Innovation students visited two neighborhood tech companies: Twitter and Dolby Laboratories, Inc. At Twitter, students were treated to a behind-thescenes tour and panel discussion including a team of Twitter software engineers, led by senior engineering manager and SHC parent Kathleen Vignos (Josette ’19). At Dolby, students got an exclusive look at the science behind their new sound technology, Dolby Atmos. They toured Dolby’s new state-of-the-art cinema, bio-physical lab, mix lab and recording studio, the muse lab (live DJ mixing in Dolby Atmos), and a gaming lab. For more exciting news about our i2 Program, please go to our new “i2 Corner” on page 30 and view all digital content with the SHC|us app.

Kinsley Lin ’17 and partner Michelle Yiu, USA Dance National Youth Ballroom Champions, represented the US in the World Championships in Latvia, the dancers’ first appearance at the competition!

news, notes, etc. SH Alum Gets Rave Reviews This May, the San Francisco Chronicle featured a glowing review of Hey Monster, Hands Off My City! calling it “an impressive filmmaking debut” for comedian and SH alumnus, Michael Meehan ’78. The film, which includes several other San Francisco comedians, mixes humor and real San Francisco issues. Meehan started his standup career in 1984, considered the golden era of local comedy. His debut film originated in his one-man show at the 2011 San Francisco Fringe Festival. Watch a video of Meehan discussing the film: goo.gl/WMRtqg

Orlando and Other Stories Norman Zelaya ’90, son of Nicaraguan immigrants, grew up in the Mission District, sharing a one-bedroom apartment with sometimes more than 10 family members. He told the San Francisco Chronicle this spring, “The Mission is just as important as Sea Cliff, or Pacific Heights, or City Hall; these are real people living real lives, and I wanted to tell the story so folks could understand our world.” Orlando and Other Stories is a collection of short stories that weaves themes of gentrification, love, substance abuse, violence, friendship and religion told through the people of the Mission. Visit goo.gl/ FdIFLW to read the full Chronicle feature.

Community Learning Partnerships Program Launches Margi Beima was recently appointed as SHC’s new director of community learning partnerships. Beima has served the SHC community for nearly two decades in various roles, most notably as the head girls volleyball coach and assistant to the president. Beima will lead the school in developing community relationships to increase opportunities for students to learn beyond the classroom and benefit from our optimal location within San Francisco. “SHC is only blocks away from the Civic Center, the tech corridor, a new CPMC hospital, and the arts hub of the City. I look forward to working with faculty and community partners to provide opportunities for our students.”

De Paul Scholar Program Director Current SHC Instructor of Religious Studies Nicholas Hren was named director of the De Paul Scholar Program. Nick succeeds outgoing director and former principal Dr. Ken Hogarty ’66 who retired at the end of the academic year. Nick joined SHC in 2015 and prior to SHC, he served as the camp director for Camp Phoenix, as an instructor at Futures and Roots International Middle School, and an instructor of philosophy at San Quentin State Prison. “I have so much faith in all our students and their development through the DPS program. Ultimately, any work is all about the people you share it with, and I am grateful to be in such great company.”

MADDAN’S CORNER Caps have been tossed— congratulations to the Class of 2017! We have all seen videos of the great minds of our time from Bill Gates to Steve Jobs to Barack Obama imparting wisdom on crowds of graduates. Commencement addresses typically center on a lesson that the accomplished speaker has learned firsthand. This spring, Sheryl Sandberg fittingly talked about resilience at Virginia Tech and Oprah Winfrey spoke of living a life of substance at Agnes Scott College. I have a keen memory, but cannot recall the commencement speeches at my own graduations. Perhaps because they were overshadowed by the simple and moving salutatorian address given by my SHC classmate before we flipped our tassels. His words were inspired by the late Dr. Suess’s work, Oh, the Places You’ll Go… “Congratulations! Today is your day. You’re off to Great Places! You’re off and away! You have brains in your head. You have feet in your shoes. You can steer yourself Any direction you choose. You’re on your own. And you know what you know. And YOU are the guy who’ll decide where to go.” Aside from hooking the audience with rhyme reminiscent of our childhoods, the words that echoed in Saint Mary’s Cathedral offered up a practical approach to life—you control your decisions, your destiny. At the core, Oh, the Places You’ll Go is a book of empowerment and common sense. You need not be a valedictorian to decode what the 1970s tome is saying. It’s a life manual in 48 pages of poetry that are adorned with fantastic, whimsical illustrations. It provides guidance for moving on, for navigating the ups and the downs, the milestones and the surprises that are inevitable in life. And it pares down to a single concept: you choose. It’s a sentiment that has resonated with me for 22 years thanks to the sharp teenager who stood at the podium and brought it to my attention. “Today is your day! Your mountain is waiting. So get on your way!” 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, 12, Asher, 9 and Jackson, 6.

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

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

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Suzie Sheedy Vice President for Advancement

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

This t-shirt commemorating their 2006-07 state championship season was signed by all of the members of the girls basketball team. Much of the same team returned the next season to claim another state title and an unofficial national championship as well.

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A photo of the full Sacred Heart College student body of 1924 taken on the steps of the old Cathedral of Saint Mary of the Assumption on Van Ness and O'Farrell. The photo is credited to Walter A. Scott Photo. Notice the Brother at front right who seems to be distracted by the boys below.

A St. Vincent’s roll book from the 1936-37 school year. There were 42 women in this particular class, although one soon discontinued due to illness.

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class of 2021 breakdown

LEGEND Grammar schools sending students to SHC in 2017 Grammar schools profiled at right SHC bus routes

NOT SHOWN: Students matriculating from schools in the Philipines & Hong Kong

PARTNER SCHOOL PROFILES:

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SAINT CECILIA Parkside’s Saint Cecilia Parish opened its grammar school in 1930 and continues to serve K-8 families from around the City. Saint Cecilia and SHC alumna Natalie Escobar ’14 served as her class valedictorian and is currently a student at Northwestern University where she is the managing editor for the school’s quarterly magazine. Natalie is the inaugural recipient of the National Association of Hispanic Journalists’ Hortencia Zavala Scholarship.

ECOLE NOTRE DAME DES VICTORIES (NDV) NDV is a unique Catholic grammar school that incorporates daily instruction in the French language. SHC’s Class of 2021 will include 15 NDV alumni. NDV and SHC alumna Monica Kelly ’06 is an MBA candidate at Columbia University, adding to her masters in higher education from Harvard University. Audrey Solomon ’10 earned a public policy degree at Stanford University and currently serves as a director for global strategic solutions consulting at WalkMe.

CHINESE AMERICAN INTERNATIONAL SCHOOL (CAIS) CAIS is the very first dual-language immersion school in the country. Matthew Zheng ’13, a CAIS and SHC alumnus, recently graduated from the University of Southern California with an impressive triple-major. Matthew’s inspiring photography has been published in National Geographic Student Expeditions, the San Francisco Examiner, and the Daily Trojan.

SAINTS PETER AND PAUL SALESIAN SCHOOL SSPP opened in 1925, and later adopted the educational philosophy of the Salesian order. Notable alumni include Randal DeMartini ’78, executive director of the Salesian Boys & Girls Club; Dr. Joseph Gumina ’98, CPMC Child Development Center psychologist; and Michael Aicardi ’04, San Francisco Baseball Academy owner.

DE MARILLAC ACADEMY SHC’s sister grammar school serves families from some of the most vulnerable communities in the City. DMA and SHC share the Lasallian Vincentian mission to provide quality Catholic education to all who desire it. Notable alumni include Alejandra Hernandez ’09, current assistant director of student support services & Piro Program; and Precious Listana ’15, Gates Millennium Scholar.

Number of Students Enrolled: 352

Number of Different Partner Schools: 85

Students Living/Attending Elementary School in San Francisco: 88%

Average GPA: 3.63

GPA 3.5 and Above: 74%

GPA 4.0: 21%

CLASS OF 2021 PARENT FEEDBACK: “Our daughter loved visiting the school and was impressed by the teachers and the students. She was accepted to another school, but thought that she would get lost there, and she wanted to attend SHC from the first time she visited.”

“This is the only school my son has ever wanted to go to since he was five years old, and he became even more excited after attending some programs and meeting some of the teachers and students.” “We absolutely love the strong community feeling at SHC as well as the city location. Every person we came in contact with was so friendly and welcoming. It felt like home to us.”

“Our daughter attended Summer and Winter Workshops. Additionally, she attended two Open Houses and Irish for a Day. Her experiences with the teachers and staff were consistently terrific.” “Once my child was able to experience the campus life as an Irish for a Day, she fell in love with the school. SHC was her first choice all along, but once she was able to experience the campus, she knew she made the right decision.”

“The incredible attention, professionalism and welcoming nature of the administration, faculty and staff blew us away. We cannot express in words how absolutely thrilled and excited we are to become part of such a special school. It is an honor.”

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ighth graders recently accepted to Sacred Heart Cathedral were welcomed to the school community with a video produced by seniors Chris Hillan ’17 and Nel Azencot ’17. SHC Magazine recently sat down with Chris to discuss the project.

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THE CREATIVE PROCESS Mr. Lim (Jonathan Lim, Associate Director of Admissions) approached me and asked if Nel and I could create a video to help welcome incoming freshmen. We met to discuss what he and the rest of the Admissions and Communications offices had in mind for the style of the video. They wanted to move away from the more traditional, corporate-style video where the production quality is great but can feel too fabricated. One of my ideas was a vlog, or video blog, and everyone got on board.

WHY DID YOU CHOOSE THE VLOG FORMAT? The idea behind the vlog style is that it gives a first-person view of an experience, in this case, a day-in-the-life of an SHC student. It also fits in with the way a lot of kids are consuming media these days. A growing population of young people are starting to consume media online instead of on television. With Youtube in particular, there are popular vlogs of people basically filming their everyday lives and people find it entertaining. It’s interesting to see someone else’s life, to be exposed to things that maybe the viewer can’t do. Combining this growing media with a first-person narrator worked out well for us. Emma Kate Mitchell ’18 is the narrator in the welcome video and her personality really floats the whole thing. She was great because she could easily balance all of the aspects of life at SHC that we wanted to represent.

To see the entire video, use your SHC|us app on Chris and Nel's photo to the left.

La Salle Campus caught by drone

WHAT WAS THE MOST CHALLENGING ASPECT OF THE PRODUCTION? It was definitely a challenge to make a freeform video that also had strict objectives we had to achieve. At the end of the day, the goal was to present SHC in an authentic way that would show incoming freshmen what life is really like here. We had to make sure we included all of the things we wanted new students to see, but we also had to keep it natural.

Emma Kate Mitchell ’18 shows viewers chemistry class

WHAT IS YOUR FAVORITE SEQUENCE IN THE VIDEO? Of course, the drone shots were a lot of fun … everything looks cool 300 feet above ground. My personal favorite was the basketball sequence. It was fun to capture the experience of the Bruce-Mahoney basketball game, throwing in slow motion, it was almost like a music video. It was a lot of fun to work with all of the different people that were in the video, especially teachers like Mr. McHugh, Ms. Dunn, Mr. Sazo and Brother Joseph.

IF YOU COULD, WHAT WOULD YOU ADD TO THE VIDEO?

Dean Mario Sazo and Sean White ’18 ham it up

I would definitely have included more events from across the year because there is so much cool stuff that goes on at SHC—the Walkathon, the Bruce-Mahoney football and baseball games. There are so many cool events but if you’re showcasing a-day-in-thelife, you have to make sacrifices. Equipment Camera: Cannon EOS 5D Mark IV DLSR Lens: Tokina 16-35mm Mic: Micro External Mic with wind cover Drone: Phantom 3 Standard

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his January, nine west coast Lasallian schools gathered at St. Mary’s College in Moraga for the inaugural Bay Area Lasallian Symposium. Organizers hoped the day-long event would deepen the participating schools’ understanding of the Lasallian charism, foster community among educators across schools, and provide a platform for sharing best and next practices.

SHC staff and faculty on the Steering Committee included John Gumina '91, Alex Goldberg, Helen Hollis, Jim Jordan and Pete Gresh '72

Lasallian schools from across California and the Pacific North West were in attendance, including: Christian Brothers High School (Sacramento), De Marillac Academy (San Francisco), De La Salle Academy (Concord), De La Salle High School (Concord), Justin-Siena High School (Napa), Sacred Heart Cathedral Preparatory (San Francisco), Saint Mary’s College of California (Moraga), Saint Mary’s College High School (Berkeley), and La Salle High School (Yakima, WA). The impetus for the symposium came from an inspired group of leaders participating in the Brother John Johnston Institute for Contemporary Lasallian Practice (JJI). JJI, a formation program designed by the Christian Brothers for Lasallian educators (both Brothers and partners), helps to deepen members’ understanding of St. John Baptist de La Salle’s story and vision and bring Lasallian values to current educational practices. Sacred Heart Cathedral Preparatory Instructor of English and planning committee member Jim Jordan shares, “At a Lasallian formation workshop, several of us realized that the best part of many professional learning experiences is connecting with colleagues from other schools. Once it occurred to us that association is a major element of the Lasallian mission, we asked ourselves, ‘How can we be more intentional about our relationships with each other?’ Our primary goal for the symposium was simply that. We hoped everyone walked away with at least one exciting new relationship with a colleague from another Lasallian school—someone who will be an ongoing source of ideas and inspiration in our work. The entire day was designed to be relational and social.”

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growing the lasallian community (cont.) The keynote address was given by Charles Love, retired senior program manager for the Federal Department of Education Office for Civil Rights and former chair of the Sacred Heart Cathedral Board of Regents. Love, proud parent of two SHC alumni, inspired symposium participants with his reflections on the power of a Lasallian Vincentian Catholic education, “St. John Baptist de La Salle committed his life to the belief that education is not the special province of the rich and privileged. Education is not just about letters and numbers—ultimately, education is about insight and illumination and independence … The work of De La Salle and the Brothers of the Christian Schools saves lives as well as souls.”

Father La Salle Hallisey presided over the Mass celebration that followed. During his homily, he shared what he believed to be St. John Baptist De la Salle’s greatest contribution to education, “You … the community.” After the morning’s events, participants engaged in two of 31 available learning labs—presentations given by members of the community in their area of expertise with a focus on contemporary Lasallian practices. The labs facilitated by symposium participants addressed critical mission areas:

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curriculum and learning, data and institutional strategies, diversity and inclusion, motivation and student engagement, service to the poor and marginalized, vocations and Lasallian resources, technology, and wellness and balance. SHC Director of Enrollment and symposium planning committee member John Gumina ’91 says, “We could not be more proud of the outcomes of our capstone project. The two and a half years we spent together in the Brother John Johnston Institute created a lasting bond between us that truly gave life to La Salle’s philosophy of together and by association.”

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2017 lasallian & vincentian awards Every other year, the Lasallian Vincentian Alumni Award is given to graduates of St. Vincent, Sacred Heart, Cathedral or SHC, who embody the charisms of our Holy Founders, St. John Baptist de La Salle and St. Vincent de Paul. Award recipients demonstrate extraordinary dedication and loyalty to the Church and to the Lasallian Vincentian community; they are committed to living a life of faith, service and community. Honorees serve their communities with compassion, mildness, cordiality, respect and devotion. This year, SHC is proud to honor four individuals who live our mission every day.

JOSEPH KENNEDY ’65

ALEXANDRA CHRIST ’92 Less than one year ago, Alexandra read about the Syrian refugee crisis and wondered if there was some way she could help. As a woman of both Greek and Lebanese descent, she learned that if her grandfather had not come to the US from Lebanon, she could have been a Syrian refugee herself. The idea of so many individuals and families displaced kept Alexandra up at night. She shared with the San Francisco Chronicle last December, “It was haunting me until I took action. So I got out of bed and started working.” Alexandra started Peace Joy Soccer, an organization that brings soccer balls to children in Syrian refugee camps. Last September, Alexandra donated soccer balls to eight refugee camps, three orphanages and 54 schools throughout Greece. Today she is expanding her organization’s work to include book donations. “If you have an idea in your heart, imagine what would happen if you followed through.”

Upon graduating from Sacred Heart in 1965, Joe began what would become a lifelong career in service of others. He joined the California Army National Guard in 1966, and after nearly three decades, he retired from the Army Reserve in 1993. Joe began his service in the San Francisco Police Department in 1969, fulfilling roles at Ingleside, Central and Mission stations. Throughout his time with the SFPD, Joe served as a field training officer, Police Academy instructor, hostage negotiator, full inspector, and sergeant in the Auto Theft Detail and Arson Task Force. He retired in 2001. Along the way, Joe received his BA and teaching credential from San Francisco State University, married his high school sweetheart, Clothilde Dulfer, raised three children: Christine, Joe ’92, and Patrick ’94, and welcomed five granddaughters into his loving family. Joe has remained a dedicated supporter of SHC, starting the Class of 1965 Endowed Scholarship Fund which provides aid to students in need each year.

Troy, Rosie, Joe, and Alexandra

ROSEMARIE LAWLOR HORAN ’65 For more than 15 years, Rosie served SHC, officially as the director of special events, but her countless contributions to the community reach far beyond her formal title. Throughout her time at SHC, Rosie was known for her generosity, care, attention to detail, and her ability to bring an extraordinary touch to every event. Whether she was organizing the Gold Diploma Ceremony, contributing to the Annual Spring Gala, or putting together a small birthday celebration for a fellow staff member, getting the Rosie treatment always made the event spectacular. She has served as a dedicated volunteer at both Saint Gabriel’s and Saint Cecilia’s, especially during the years her children were students. Her contributions to the Lasallian Vincentian community extend to the growth of SHC’s sister grammar school, De Marillac Academy. Rosie retired in 2015, but continues to volunteer her time at SHC in the areas of advancement and service learning. Rosie and herhusband, Jim, have three children, Kevin ’99, James ’96 and Elizabeth, a Saint Ignatius alumna.

HON. TROY NUNLEY ’82 Judge Nunley was appointed to the US District Court on a unanimous voice vote nine months after President Obama nominated him to a seat that had been declared a judicial emergency because of vacancies and long case backlogs. Judge Nunley was born in Hunters Point to a single mother who insisted that her children get an education. He put himself through Saint Mary’s College and UC Hastings College of the Law, then worked as a prosecutor in Alameda and Sacramento counties and as a private lawyer and a deputy state attorney general. Gov. Gray Davis appointed him to the Sacramento County Superior Court in 2002. Judge Nunley currently serves on the board of trustees for Jesuit High School where his son attends. He also speaks on a number of relevant topics including juvenile justice, following a vocation to help the less fortunate, mentoring, and overcoming adversity.

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Matthew Palomino ’18 picks it clean

Jesse Guevara ’18 and teammates engage in some pregame chatter with an opponent

BASEBALL Baseball returned to the CCS playoffs for the second straight season after finishing tied for second place in the WCAL. The team went 22-8 (9-5 WCAL) and allowed more than three runs in a game only four times all season, and allowed one or fewer runs 13 times. Seventeenth-year Head Coach Brian Morgan led the team to the No. 1 overall seed in CCS Division II. The Irish were led by All-WCAL selections Frank Marcon ’17 (First Team), Marty Cole ’18 (First Team), Martin Chavarria ’18 (First Team), Matt Palomino ’18 (Second Team), Junior Casillas ’18 (Honorable Mention), Erik Ochoa ’17 (Honorable Mention) and Aedan Leary-Vallejo ’17 (Honorable Mention). To see exclusive highlights from the team's victory over SI, use your SHC|us app on the photo above.

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Irish linksters in action

The Irish sent two golfers to the CCS Regional Tournament once again this year as Ricardo Vila ’18 and Ethan dela Calzada ’19 each made their first postseason appearance. With the return of both boys along with All-WCAL Honorable Mention selection Joseph Amoroso ’19, next year looks promising for sixth-year Head Coach John Landers.

boys LACROSSE The Irish finished with the second most wins in team history with six in Head Coach Brian Wilbur’s first year at the helm, and they were led by First Team

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Joe Bialous ’17 storming toward goal

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Boys tennis showed promise this season

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(Second Team), and Jordan Leavitt-McGee ’19 and Jackie Breckenridge ’17 (Honorable Mention).

boys & girls SWIMMING The boys swim team opened the season with a trio of home meets for the first time in school history against Urban, Serra and Mitty with both the boys and girls teams winning their openers against Urban. More than 15 swimmers made it back to the WCAL Finals in their respective events and the team SHC swimmer churning through the lane showed very well for third-year Head Coach Jonathan Riley in All-WCAL honorees Leo Straccia ’17 and Joe the statewide Catholic Schools Invitational at Bialous ’17. Other All-League honors went to Sacred Heart Prep. Evan Dere ’19 (Second Team), Jack dePenaloza ’19 (Second Team), Ricky Mo ’17 and Connor Sheedy ’19 (Honorable Mention). The team The Irish finished 9-13 on the season including had their first-ever three-game win streak and a 5-0 trip to the California Tennis Classic where beat crosstown rival Stuart Hall handily for the they won their division. Brandon Leung ’18 second-straight season. earned his second-straight All-WCAL Second Team honors, while Nico Beard ’17 was also named Second Team and the doubles pairing of In her first year on the bench for SHC, Head Kevin Szeto ’17 and Alvin Shek ’17 were given Coach Lauren Davenport led the Irish to a Honorable Mention. The team also enjoyed WBAL playoff berth. The fifth seeded Irish lost season sweeps of both Archbishop Riordan (7-0, narrowly to fourth seeded Harker in that game 7-0) and Junipero Serra (5-2, 5-2). In her first and were led by All-WBAL players Miriam year as head coach for the boys program, Amy Streicker-Hirt ’18 (First Team), Skylar Simpson ’17 Kleckner (SHC girls head coach for 8 years) is (Second Team) and Olivia Jeffris ’17 (Honorable looking for even better results next season. Mention).

Shannon Rowbury ’02 shows alumni support

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SOFTBALL In her third season as head coach, Krystal Pope guided the Irish to a three-game win streak early in the season, including a 14-0 shutout of Mercy SF. The Irish struggled against their strong WCAL opponents but five players were named to the prestigious All-WCAL team: Gabbie Garlow ’18 (First Team), Marisa Fujimoto ’18 and Clara Ayon ’20

boys & girls TRACK & FIELD In his 19th season as head coach, Andy Chan did something new: the Irish hosted our first-ever home track meet at Kezar Stadium. This year also marked the return of the pole vault to SHC track and field after a more than two-decade hiatus. Samantha Irwin ’20 established the girls’

Boys volleyball crushing it

school record in that event with a vault of 8'6". Six individuals and six relays placed among the top five best performances for SHC Track & Field over Chan’s career, most notably freshman Massi Donati ’20 posting the fourth best 1600 (4:37.59) and 3200 (9:49.97) in that span. Forty-four runners, jumpers and throwers made the WCAL Finals for the Irish with five placing in the top three.

boys VOLLEYBALL Nga Tran completed her 15th year as head coach with a return to the CCS playoffs after coming up just short last year. The Irish finished 16-20, winning nine more games than they did in 2016. Wei Lin ’17 earned All-WCAL Honorable Mention for the second straight season and led the Irish to the CCS Division II playoffs where they lost on the road at seventh-seeded Mt. Madonna in four sets.

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The student-athletes of the Class of 2017 won two state titles, two Northern California titles, four CCS titles and one WCAL title, and set several school and WCAL records during their four years in green, white and blue. Many will go on to compete in new colors in college, but they’ll always be Fightin’ Irish.

K AY L A C H O Y San Jose State University (Golf )

E D I N A D E L R O S A R I O Dominican College (Basketball) S O P H I A P L E T T Fordham University (Volleyball)

J I L L R O U M B A N I S Stevens Institute of Technology (Volleyball) J E N N I F E R R YA N Tufts University (Volleyball) SHC Hall of Fame member Georgia Onyemem ’05 was inducted to the San Francisco Prep Hall of Fame this year for her athletic accomplishments in basketball and track and field. Please use your SHC|us app to listen to her speech.

I I M A R ' I T H O M A S University of Cincinnati (Basketball) * T I F FA N Y W O N G Fresno Pacific University (Volleyball)

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JO VAN HASSELT ’17 In a league of her own

In recent years, SHC’s Girls Soccer team has quietly accumulated success on the field, due in large part to defensive star Jo van Hasselt ’17.

and landed SHC’s girls soccer Athlete of the Month that December. In her final year of play at SHC, Jo allowed more than one goal just three times all season. Her stellar performance earned her First Team All-WCAL, WCAL Defender of the Year, and WCAL Player of the Year—a rare honor for a deWhen Jo goes on to join the University of California fender. With her characteristic humility, Jo at Santa Barbara Gouchos, thought her distinction as player of the year was a prank, “I didn’t believe Coach King. I she will take with her an thought my team was joking with me! It’s impressive list of athletan honor to get the same award as Celeste ic accomplishments. As a sophomore at SHC, Jo anchored the defense on the most Bourielle ’12 … I’m a big fan.” Coach Chris King wholeheartedly agrees that the award successful girls soccer team in school history, finishing the regular season 8-8-4 and was well deserved, “Goals and assists are earning the team’s first-ever CCS berth. No traditionally what get players recognition, doubt a highlight of her career took place in but leading a defense that allowed less than the CCS semifinal when Jo was subbed in as one goal per game in any league is amazing. a goalie, scoring a penalty kick and making For the WCAL coaches to recognize that Jo was the best of them all is a testament to saves on the opponent’s fourth and fifth her hard work, and everything she means to shots. In fact, Jo’s defense held opponents our team and program.” scoreless in 13 of 24 games that season. Jo’s contributions to the SHC community The following year, the team improved to go far beyond her work on the field. She 9-8-3, opening the season 9-0 with nine was selected to lead the final senior Kairos shutouts. Jo made First Team All-WCAL, retreat of the year and was an inspiration 22

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to her classmates. Fellow leader Rosina Ghebreyesus ’17 said of Jo, “She is a true survivor. Someone you can rely on even in her darkest hours. She’s honest and trusting and she makes you want to be a better person. She opens your eyes to life, what it is and what it could be.” A survivor indeed, Jo’s calm, confident, joyful demeanor belies a string of personal and family tragedies, including the passing of her mother early in her high school years, that might be expected to crush someone made of weaker stuff. Jo’s impact on the soccer team and the school are felt deeply in the days shortly after her graduation, but her legacy will inspire athletes that follow her. “I've seen Jo affect her teammates. They talk about what they’ve learned about soccer and leadership from her,” King says. “They know they have big shoes to fill. I have no doubt that they will.”

COMMUNITY

SPRING GALA The Annual Spring Gala, Studio 1055, raised an impressive $165,000 for our students this year. “The Spring Gala helps to ensure SHC remains the most sought-after Catholic secondary school in the City by implementing campus improvements, providing faculty with resources to innovate and improve our curriculum, and advancing the rich learning experience our students enjoy. We were moved and humbled by the community presence at Studio 1055 this year,” said President Brother Ronald Gallagher, FSC, PhD.

The proceeds will fund the English classroom renovations, student travel grants, the Robotics Program, the Innovation & Excellence Fund, and Piro Program Scholarships.

state-of-the-art science classrooms and laboratories, SHC remains on the cutting-edge of 21st century education because of your commitment to our students. Studio 1055 investors also helped ensure that SHC faculty members remain on the forefront of Throughout the years, the generosity of Spring Gala their respective fields, bringing their knowledge into supporters has shaped the rich learning experience provided to our students. From library iPads to hydra- the classroom for the benefit of their students. tion stations, from new learning-centered furniture to Save the date for next year’s Spring

Gala: March 24, 2018.

irish invitational & athletics night SHC hosted the 40th Annual Irish Invitational Golf Tournament and Fightin' Irish Athletics Night on Monday, June 12th at Lake Merced Golf Club. The sold out event successfully raised important funds for all 23 of our athletic programs. A special thank you to our major sponsors: Paganini Electric, Build Group-Pacific Structures, GCX Corporation, M2 Construction, and The San Francisco Police Officers Association.

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Stained glasswork by Bill Kreuger

Woodwork by Sr. Frances Meyer

Mixed media, Brian McHugh Acrylics on canvas, Vito Ferrante

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performance Through the Looking Glass This spring our Visual & Performing Arts students took to the stage for three incredible performances. Charles Addams’ time-honored macabre characters came to life at the Sister Caroline Collins, DC, Theater in The Addams Family, our spring musical. Audiences joined SHC choral groups on a road trip through the musical history and culture of our beautiful nation in their show, On the Road Again. At the annual dance showcase, our ballet, contemporary and hip hop dancers took audience members on a journey to a parallel world with a curious canvas of movement in Through the Looking Glass. Finally, Concert Band, String Ensemble, Jazz Ensemble, Guitar Club and chamber groups came together for the spring instrumental music concert which explored the concept of Heroes, and the ways in which they inspire. Use the SHC|us app on the icon at right to watch a medley of song, dance and passion.

On the Road Again

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1950 Joan Mahood Robideaux enjoys volunteering and keeping in touch with fellow classmates. She currently lives in San Rafael and keeps very busy with her children and grandchildren.

1961 Ed Calleja is enjoying retirement after a 41-year career on the waterfront. He thinks of his old classmates often and wishes them all well. Despite a stroke in 2005 while an instructor of English at his alma mater, Brother Martin De Martini stays active as a lunch-time prefect in the plaza. In early October, he journeyed to Sicily for two weeks with friends. He shares, “You never know what being under the Sicilian sun enjoying some pasta and red wine in Taormina may accomplish for body and soul! Salute per tutti!”

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celona to Venice with some friends. The trip included visiting the magnificent Sagrada Familia Cathedral Michael Moreno is now a 2 in Barcelona, wonderful sights in proud great-grandfather to Croatia, and ending with gelato his first great-granddaughter, Mia on St. Mark's Plaza in Venice. She Moreno. serves as the theater critic for her local newspaper in Davis and the Sacramento News & Review. 3 Classmates gathered recently at Capurro's for a fine meal and lots of memories.

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dren. After graduating from SH, Paul served in the United States Marine Corps. Today, Paul and his brother Frank ’69 own Capurro’s Restaurant on Fisherman’s Wharf. He enjoys volunteering After 30 years with Southern in his free time and counts Lake 4 Pacific and 15 years as an Tahoe and Hawaii as his favorite ILWU Longshoreman, Steven Alley travel destinations. He remembers is enjoying his retirement with his Brother Antonio fondly and shares wife, Sheree. They have two daugh- his gratitude, “Thank you to the ters and one grandchild. He enjoys Christian Brothers and teachers of fishing and cruises and counts a SH who truly prepared us for the European cruise to celebrate his road we faced for the last 50 years wedding anniversary among his and beyond.” favorite vacations. Steven fondly recalls playing on the basketball 7 Sal Cozzo, a retired produce team that won the 1967 AAA wholesaler, has four chilLeague Championship. dren and five grandchildren. After graduating from Sacred Heart he 5 Timothy Callen and his wife, attended the College of San Mateo Marlene, have two children, and joined the US Navy Reserves. four grandchildren, and love travIn his spare time he enjoys voluneling in their RV. After graduation, teer work caring for the elderly. He Timothy attended City College of names Hawaii as his favorite travel San Francisco and served in the destination. Sal loved every moUS Navy. He considers 42 years ment of high school, and rememof marital bliss to be his greatbers Father Heaney fondly. est accomplishment. He enjoys abalone hunting, diving, fishing, 8 Mark DeVost and his wife, playing golf, playing the harmoniPat, have two children, ca, and volunteering his time with Reed and Kelly, and one grandElks 901. His favorite high school child, Mary. He is a retired HVAC memories include graduation and contractor, enjoys travel, classic winning the AAA Varsity Baseball cars and playing golf. In his free Championship in 1966. time, he volunteers with Engaged Encounter. His most memorable Paul Capurro and his wife 6 vacations include trips to Italy, of 44 years, Janice, have four Great Britain, Ireland, Quebec and children and he considers his British Columbia. He remembers greatest accomplishment being a grandfather to his four grandchil-

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retired jeweler and active art historian. As a world expert in the art of Jainism, Robert has given art lectures around the world. He has curated exhibitions of Indian art at the Asian Art Museum in San Francisco and at galleries across the country. Robert has donated many engraved pieces from his personal collection to the Smithsonian. He and his spouse, Michael, consider India and Paris to be two of their favorite travel destinations. Robert remembers Brother Warren as his favorite SH teacher and his most memorable high school experiences include anytime SH beat SI!

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his most memorable vacation. His favorite SH teachers were Brother Edmund, Brother Arnold, Brother Marcus, Brother Antonio, Mr. Hargrove, Mr. Lucett, and coach Bill Henneberry.

14 Richard Passanisi is enjoying his retirement from the San Francisco Fire Department. His hobbies include attending car shows, gardening, cycling, playing golf, and volunteering at Bocce Ball of San Rafael. He has one child. Of his travels, he counts Mexico, Canada and Europe among his favorite destinations. He also enjoys river cruising down the Rhine and Danube rivers. Richard remembers graduation and rallies in the gym as his favorite high school experiences. Brother Edmond was his favorite teacher.

18 wife, Joan, have enjoyed 42 years of marriage so far. Father Heaney, Brother Arnold and his own father, George Sully, Jr. are among his favorite teachers.

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Rich Susoeff went on to receive a BA in Economics from San Francisco State University. Today, After graduation, Guerric he is a retired educator who enjoys 12 Le Coze went on to City building computers, traveling with College of San Francisco and then his wife, Alice, and motivational earned his bachelor’s degree from speaking. Throughout his career as San Francisco State University. an educator, Rich received many He served in the California Army awards including being named as National Guard for more than a Distinguished Educator (Who’s two decades. He currently serves Who Among America’s Teachers), as an electric estimator for PG&E, Most Inspirational Speaker (Los and enjoys model railroading and Angeles Unified School District), collecting stamps. Guerric and his and California State Winner for wife, Bonnie, have two children— Educators (The Stock Market John-Luc (who just received his Game). As an avid baseball fan, doctorate in pharmacy) and Kathhe has visited every Major League In his retirement G. Michael leen. He enjoys traveling to France. 15 baseball stadium in the US and Richards enjoys playing golf, Canada. Senior prom is among his 13 George Lynch and his wife, volunteering at St. Vincent de Paul, favorite high school memories, Susan, have two daughters, and spending time with his family. and he considers Brother Antonio, one granddaughter and one set of He considers every trip with his Brother Edmund, Brother Gordan twin grandsons. George was the two children to be his favorite. Miand Mr. Balsdon to be his favorite recipient of the 2007 Lasallian chael remembers Brother Arnold as teachers. Vincentian Alumni Award. He was his favorite teacher. also once named the CCS Coach 18 Joe Tarantino is an audio 16 After graduation, George of the Year for girls water polo. engineer and musician. After Sully went on to attend Since retiring from his business, graduation he attended City ColCity College of San Francisco and Lynch & Sons Van and Storage Co., lege of San Francisco and served served in the US Marine Corps. he enjoys spending time with his in the US Navy. He and his wife, Since retiring from his duties with grandchildren, flying drones, and Linda, have two daughters and one the San Francisco Municipal Railreminiscing about old times with set of twin granddaughters. He is way, he enjoys travelling, playing fellow alumni. He spends sumthe recipient of a Bank of America golf, reading, and volunteering mers at his home in Twain Harte, Music Award and Bandsman of the with Meals on Wheels. He and his enjoys yearly trips to Mexico, and counts a trip to Ireland in 2016 as 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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Ian Johnson was the De Young Museum’s May 2017 Artist in Residence, and he used the time to explore the legacy of jazz music Alfred Galindo now serves as the through a multimedia installaExecutive Board Director for the tion that included footage from Jefferson Chamber of Commerce in mid-century jazz concerts and a Metairie, Louisiana. large format painting filled with Gary Vannuchi and his wife, silhouettes of jazz icons. Ian is also 19 Linda, have three children co-founder of Western Edition, a and four grandchildren. He enjoys Sushila Kumar currently works as local skate brand. serving as a volunteer youth an import/export clerk for FedEx baseball and soccer coach, cooking, Trade Networks. She has been wine tasting and traveling. After married for 31 years. Her daughter, Matthew Monfredini and graduating from SH, Gary attended Elizabeth, teaches fourth grade for 21 Annette Batres ’06 tied the City College of San Francisco and a private school in Alamo, Califor- knot on September 17, 2016, in eventually became a firefighter for nia, while studying to become a Napa at Silverado Country Club. the City of South San Francisco, school counselor. Sushila’s oldest Among the many attendees, more a role he still holds today. Some son Michael got married March than 45 SHC alumni attended the of his favorite travel destinations 2014. celebration. include locations across South America, Asia, Australia, Antarctica John Michael Reyes recently and Europe. He remembers the presented to a group of SHC While Kevin Crawford has always Christian Brothers’ creative way students on a college tour at Santa considered himself a city boy, he of discipline and counts Brother Clara University. He has served as now proudly lives in Modesto Arnold, Brother Antonio, Brother an SCU campus minister and the where he owns horses, coaches Benay and Brother Edmund among director of sacramental formation football and drives a truck. his favorite teachers. and liturgy for the past three years.

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father of two with the arrival of his grandson, Ethan.

1992 Carl Reed now serves as the assistant athletic director for sports administration and student services at Santa Clara University. He is excited to be back in the Bay Area and closer to SHC.

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2007 Nicholas M. Ynami currently lives in South Sudan serving as a lay missioner for the Salesians of St. John Bosco. He serves as an administrator and director of a vocational/trade school, and teaches English and communication skills.

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moted to consulting manager. She heads a team of more than 2,600 consultants advising the banking industry on innovative restructuring, streamlining and increasing efficiency and effectiveness.

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are engaged! After meeting at frosh orientation their first year at SHC, the two have shared many wonderful memories throughout their seven years together. Both are extremely excited for the next chapter in their lives and feel fortunate to have their loving SHC family to celebrate alongside.

2013 Maxwell Fong graduated from Wesleyan University this spring and received the school’s Freeman Prize, a distinction established in 1975 to recognize a senior for excellence in East Asian Studies.

2015 Saliba Faddoul, former student body president, earned a bachelor’s in science from University of California at Berkeley in two short years, graduating this May. He garnered acceptance into graduate programs at both the University of San Francisco and the University of Southern California. Read Saliba’s full story in SHC Magazine this fall.

Bernard Freed ’49

Julian Pardini ’49

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David Pardini ’80

timeCAPSULE: THE FREED-PARDINI CONNECTION For many SHC families, Irish Pride is a constant that remains strong among multiple generations. Case in point: the Pardinis and Freeds. Their families include 22 proud alumni and counting, as new generations approach high school age. To former classmates and longtime faculty members David Pardini ’80 and Phil Freed ’80, SHC became home the day their fathers graced the hallways in the mid-1940s. There are a few striking parallels in the lives of David (Instructor of English) and Phil (Athletic Director), starting with their fathers. As Sacred Heart classmates, Julian Pardini ’49 and Bernard Freed ’49 couldn’t have known that their legacy would carry on through their children and their children’s children. The two late alumni so strongly believed in the work of the Christian Brothers and Daughters of Charity that they continued to support the school for decades following their own graduation. All five of Julian’s sons: Charles ’75, Julian ’78, David, ’80, Robert ’82, and Mark ’88 proudly claim SHC as their alma mater (his daughter, Kathryn is a 1981 Convent High School alumna). Julian, one of the original founders of the school’s Board of Regents, served as its first president and stayed on the board until his passing in 2006. Bernard sent all three of his sons to Sacred Heart—Gary ’74, Lawrence ’76, and Phil ’80. Both Bernard and Julian received the Cor Jesu Award, in 1988 and 1992 respectively, an alumni distinction that honors service and commitment to the school community. Decades after Julian and Bernard’s time at Sacred Heart, their sons David and Phil became classmates when they entered

the school as ninth graders in 1976. Their paths would cross as teammates on the SH football team. “Phil was a superb athlete. Our freshman year, he ran two kick-offs for touchdowns against Drake High School. I tackled him once in practice and our teammates all congratulated me for taking him down,” David remembers. While Phil dazzled on the field, David excelled as a discus thrower in track and field, earning the league championship his senior year. At graduation David served as valedictorian while Phil received the Mandarin Club award, given to an exceptional scholar-athlete (David was next in merit). Sacred Heart in the late 1970s would be unrecognizable to our students today. The current Student Life Center was a vacant lot, students could gather with faculty members on campus at the Red Square for a cigarette break, and the most innovative classroom technologies included film reels, typewriters and slide projectors. The tone on campus was different, too, as Phil recalls, “The Brothers held discipline as a top priority, they didn’t tolerate much, and expected a lot from us.” David remembers the teachers that inspired him as a student and continue to inspire him as a fellow teacher today, “Dr. Ken Hogarty ’66 is the best teacher I’ve had at any level. Brother Martin deMartini ’61 who taught ethics, always had a multimedia approach to teaching, even in those days. I consider Brother Antonio and Brother Joseph role models.” After graduation, David headed to Emory University and Phil to the University of California at Davis where they received degrees in English and Physical Education,

respectively. After obtaining post-graduate degrees, the two landed back at their alma mater in 1989, this time on the faculty roster. Today, just a couple years shy of their 30th year as faculty members, David has served as English department chair, as an Instructor of English, as the annual Spoken Word event moderator, and in 2013, he received the SHC Lasallian Educators Award. While department chair, David built the extensive English selectives program and brought AP Language to SHC’s advanced placement offerings. Phil has served as an instructor of physiology, biology, and wellness. He has coached baseball and football, guiding the Irish to an undefeated season in 1997-98, and was later inducted into the SHC Athletic Hall of Fame. As athletics director, Phil has seen track star Shannon Rowbury ’02 win back-to-back state titles, an impressive three-year state championship run for the girls basketball team (2005-08), the first boys basketball state championship in 2008-09, and a two-year consecutive CCS championship run for boys soccer. David and Phil believe their fathers would look upon SHC today with great pride. “I think my father would see the camaraderie among students, faculty and staff, which is something he experienced when he was here too. He would be so impressed by the tremendous growth the school has undergone, in terms of the opportunities available to students,” Phil shares. David also envisions his father’s satisfaction with the school today, “He would be proud of how things have developed. We’re always trying to keep up with 21st century needs. In general, I think the school is better in every way.”

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his May, SHC’s trailblazing Inquiry & Innovation (i2) Program welcomed its inaugural class to our alumni community.

i2 launched in 2013, when the Class of 2017 entered SHC as ninth graders. Today, they are the first class of graduates from the program. The group includes 31 college-bound students with academic interests that range from life science to philosophy, engineering to literature, psychology to computer science and cognitive neuroscience. They will matriculate to prestigious universities all over the country including Carnegie Mellon University, University of California at Los Angeles, University of California at Berkeley and New York University. SHC’s Inquiry & Innovation Program brings together top-achieving students with a passion for science, technology, engineering, mathematics design and service. i2 helps to develop academic capacity, cultivate each student’s unique talents while broadening their world-views, and guides students as they use their talents to serve their communities. "It has been an exciting year witnessing the culmination of four years in the program for our first cohort of Inquiry & Innovation Scholars. Their diverse achievements and goals for the years to come are in part a reflection of the i2 Program's intent to create student-centered learning honors the unique interests and talents of each student,” says i2 Program Director Liam Carey.

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 February 1, 2017 through May 15, 2017.

IN HONOR Rosie Lawlor Horan ’65 Peggy & Jack O’Brien Clara Joost John Moriarty Frank Lee ’76 Zachary Kellerman ’92 Class of 1957 12C John Porras ’57 Class of 1957 12D Steve Stanich ’57

RETIREMENT Ken Hogarty SHC Community Frank Lutticken SHC Community Frances Pignati SHC Community John Scudder SHC Community Judy Scudder SHC Community

BIRTHDAY GREETINGS Neil Sweeney ’44 for his 90th Birthday Terry McLaughlin ’61 & Sandy McLaughlin

IN MEMORY Angel Arriada Leon Sorhondo ’67 & Nicole Sorhondo Tim Baptista ’99 Lorraine Baptista Cora Johnson Adolph Capurro ’49 Jeanne Capurro

Adeline Carpenter Neal McGeehan ’75 & Marilynn McGeehan Don Chiapale Karen & Conrad Grass James Cook ’46 Dolores & Jerry Jacobberger Don DeMeyer ’53 Raymond Allara ’53 & Janet Allara John Antczak ’53 Peter Murphy ’53 Tony Devencenzi ’67 Maryanne Babiarz Fred Tilton ’55 Michael Durnian Mike Rouan ’82 & Denise Rouan Jacob Espinoza ’80 Annette Banchero Billea Breen John Breen Dionicio Cruz Mary Cruz Crystal Espinoza Cheryl Espinoza-Levi Gary & Lita Flinders Peter Hughes Sutti, Jr. Russell Reichmann Rose Faye Rosie Lawlor Horan ’65 & Jim Horan Gracianne Franchisteguy Mary & Jean Curutchet & Sons Frank Franzoia Bob Figone ’54 & Liana Figone Gary & Lita Flinders Rob Franzoia ’84 Gary & Lita Flinders Kelly Gallagher ’95 Margi & Doug Beima

Marie Gandolfo Bob Figone ’54 & Liana Figone James Garvey ’88 Mark S. Pardini ’88 & Petra Andersson-Pardini Paul Garvey Patty Shea Diner ’65 & Chris Diner, Sr. ’65 Frank Gromak Ken Gandolfo ’70 Brian Henning, Sr. ’62 Marina & Mike Hardeman Joe Kennedy, Sr. ’65 & Clo Kennedy Benjamin Jones ’71 Robert Vigil ’71 & Nancy Vigil Thomas Kelly Terry Tandy ’68 & Miyuki Tandy Tommy Kelly Jerry Heckert ’51 & Claudie Heckert Vernon Key Lynn & Larry Lee Loretta La Fata ’53 SHC Community Hubert Louderback ’49 Pat O’Brien ’50 Josephine Marioni Barbara Bozzini Corbelli ’54 Dave Mayer ’48 Ed Summerville ’50 & Marjorie Summerville Gene McGreevy ’38 Bill Powers ’69 & Diane Powers Eileen McHugh Anna Marie Astabie Michelle Astabie Antoinette Doyle John Gallagher ’68 & Stacy Gallagher Flauia Gallion & Shirley Dang

Mike Howard ’77 & Jo Ann Howard Deena & Eugene McCarthy Neal McGeehan ’75 & Marilynn McGeehan Lori Rolovich Kathy Von Lehr Charleen White Terri Carrick Mullin ’54 Doris Grimley ’54 Carol Jones Hupke ’54 & Peter Hupke Gene Mullin Martin Murphy Denise & John Branch Michael Murphy Carol Jones Hupke ’54 & Peter Hupke Charles Nastari Rosie Lawlor Horan ’65 & Jim Horan Michael Nerney ’75 & Roselle Nerney Mike Rouan ’82 & Denise Rouan Jean Navarro Lorraine Baptista Tom O’Brien ’69 Heather Maddan-Dowdell ’95 & Daniel Dowdell Robert O’Leary John Calvello Mary Palmer Carol Jones Hupke ’54 & Peter Hupke Mary Hupke Lynn & Larry Lee Julian Pardini ’49 Mark Pardini ’88 & Petra Andersson-Pardini Donnie Perea Patty Shea Diner ’65 & Chris Diner, Sr. ’65 Fred Pieretti Denise Kent ’77

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Geraldine Politz Gary & Lita Flinders Graciela Pulido Gary & Lita Flinders Betty Giovannoni Pulvirenti ’42 Mike Horan ’69 & Lana Taran Ed O’Donnell, Jr. ’69 & Donna O’Donnell Dennis O’Rourke ’69 & Helen O’Rourke John Riordan ’50 Me Me Riordan Joanne Ryan Raymond Allara ’53 & Janet Allara Michael Armato Frank Breen ’69 Dennis Callaghan ’71 & Carol Callaghan Kevin Callaghan ’68 & Kathy Callaghan Dorothy Campbell Joan Carella Lou Cobos ’69 & Espie Luna Cobos Michelle Cody Mary & Jean Curutchet & Sons Thomas Curutchet ’99 Carmela & David DiMauro Jeanne & Michael Dimech Jack Driscoll ’66 Debbie & Dave Enberg Carol & Jim Enright Betty & Weylin Fong Sandra Ann Fontana Karen & Conrad Grass Michael & Loretta Greco Karen & Eric Hipp Janet Holland ’77

Maureen Horan Teresa Hurley-McKeever & Jerry Hurley Bernie & Joe Hurley Mike Johnston ’71 & Cris Johnston Warren Johnston ’48 & Betty Johnston Linda & Mitchell Juricich Brian Kearney ’68 & Sandy Kearney Dorothy & Thomas Kearney Mark Kearney ’74 Denise Kent ’77 Geoffrey Lin Joyce & Christopher Loo Nancy & Dennis McCarthy Karen McCarthy Chris & Bill McLoughlin Patrick & Nancy Monaghan Carol & Joe Moriarty Dick Morosi ’61 Maureen & Christopher Mulry Matthew Mulry Steve Mulry ’00 Joe & Maggie Murphy Mike Murphy ’69 & Meg Murphy Jean Nerney Michael Nerney ’75 & Roselle Nerney Peggy & Dan Nevin Teresa & John Pacchetti Pacific Transportation Association John Pesenti ’68 & Sylvia Pesenti Marlene & John Pesenti Bob Petrini ’03 Dave Pino ’75 & Joanne Pino Philip Quinn ’71 & Jean Quinn Margaret Mulligan & Mike Rabbitt

“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

Noreen & James Ruane Ray Ryan ’48 & Dorothy Ryan Sebastian Sciacca Changwei Yu-Scott & Eric Scott Cecilia Holland Shea ’75 & Jim Shea Pete Siragusa ’73 & Sue Siragusa David Stefani ’71 & Pamela Stefani Marian & Mike Sullivan Eugene Telucci ’75 & Chrissy Telucci Joseph Telucci TOTE Maritime Alaska Marian Waddoll Bernie & Jim Weslow Steve Zahn ’70 & Lidia Zahn Ralph Salvemini Ken Gandolfo ’70 Georgia Scordelis Jerry Heckert ’51 & Claudie Heckert

We remember in our prayers the alumni who have recently passed away. Jerry Beghetti ’58 Vernon Braun ’56 Don DeMeyer ’53 Tony Devencenzi ’67 Jacob Espinoza ’80 Bob Foss ’58 Claude Guasch ’45

Brian Henning, Sr. ’62 Louise Marini Herbeck ’58 Lily Chew Jang ’50 Loretta La Fata ’53 Hubert Louderback ’49 John Martin ’52 Dave Mayer ’48

Terri Carrick Mullin ’54 Tom O'Brien ’69 Susan Oubre ’72 Manny Padia ’56 Betty Giovannoni Pulvirenti ’42 Gene Simpson ’49 Robert Slattery ’45

Paul Solis ’50 Richard St. Lezin ’48 Kenneth Stone ’58 Amelia Martinez Thayer ’63 Toni Arditi Vincenzi ’69 Victor Zeidan ’96 Robert Zuniga ’64

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

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Bill Shea James Mullane ’70 Robert Simmons Virginia Simon Gene Simpson ’49 Ed Boscacci ’49 & Barbara Boscacci Gladys Byrne Bob Fife ’62 & Arlene Fife Mike Johnston ’71 & Cris Johnston Warren Johnston ’48 & Betty Johnston Robert Maffei ’49 & Yolanda Maffei Sue Slattery Carol & Joe Moriarty Paul Solis ’50 Robert Vigil ’71 & Nancy Vigil

William Spallas ’53 Jerry Heckert ’51 & Claudie Heckert Kenny Stone Denise Kent ’77 Louise Tobin Dom Panina ’80 & Colleen Panina Judy Tugendreich Dick Morosi ’61 Toni Arditi Vincenzi ’69 Mary & Jean Curutchet & Sons Carol & Joe Moriarty Michael Nerney ’75 & Roselle Nerney Mary Walsh Patty Shea Diner ’65 & Chris Diner, Sr. ’65 Bruno Zambonin ’56 & Lois Zambonin

Norah Walsh Mary & Jean Curutchet & Sons Virginia Webb SHC Community Marianne Weisgerger Denise Kent ’77 Steve Wilson Mark S. Pardini ’88 & Petra Andersson-Pardini

WELL WISHES Hugh Conroy Dick Morosi ’61 Janet Hart Leone ’65 Rosie Lawlor Horan ’65 & Jim Horan

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