UPDATE Magazine | Fall 2019

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Honoring SJND Faculty of Past and Present SJND Ranked #1 Most Diverse Private High School in the Bay Area

Why I Give:

Annual Report Celebrates Generous Donors

Pilot Profile:

Henry Awayan ’94 of Whisk Cake Creations

How have SJND faculty helped shape your life?

March 13, 2020

Save the date and give in honor of your favorite faculty members.

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LEARN MORE ABOUT THE SJND DAY OF GIVING AT WWW.SJND.ORG/DAYOFGIVING.

Editor: Kiersten Olsen, Communications and Marketing Coordinator

Photography: Saul Bromberger, Maurice Ramirez and Kurt Burton

Contributors: Mollie McFarland, Assistant Principal of Institutional Advancement; Vicki Bargagliotti, Director of Alumni Relations; Cathy McFann, Development Associate; Vivi McKee '19

Design: Marci Stewart Designs Production: St. Croix Press

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SJND was recently ranked the #1 Most Diverse Private High School in the San Francisco Bay Area by Niche.

2019- 20 BOARD OF TR USTEE S Richard Soublet ’65, Chair Organizational Effectiveness Consultant, Kaiser Permanente IT

Richard Davis, Vice Chair Retired, AT&T

Father George Alengadan, ex officio Pastor, Saint Joseph Basilica Parish

Keith Cosbey Founder, Choice Lunch

Alicia Dlugosh ’95 Trost Chief Communications Officer, BART

Babs Freitas '70 Retired Principal, Bay Farm School

Julie Guevara, ex officio Interim Principal, SJND

André Hill ’72 Senior Counsel, Bassi Edlin Huie & Blum LLP

Patrick Larsen '02 Associate Attorney at Watson & Machado LLP

Bob Lassalle-Klein Professor, Holy Names University

Scott Smith

Update Goes Digital In an effort to be more environmentally conscious, the spring issue of Update magazine will now be offered as a digital magazine.

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Features SJND Faculty: Where Are They Now? Faculty Focus: Mrs. Anna Adams

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Kristyn Temple-Robinson '92

Pilot Profile: Henry Awayan ’94

MIS S ION S TAT E ME N T Saint Joseph Notre Dame, a Catholic parish high school, provides a dynamic and rigorous college preparatory education.

Our faith-filled, diverse, and welcoming community embraces the teachings of Jesus Christ. We develop confident, open-minded, and effective leaders who are ready to live joyful lives of faith, scholarship, and service.

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Congratulations, Class of 2019! . ..................................... 12 Graduation Recap

Senior Vice President & Manager, Citi National Bank Senior Product Manager, Gap Inc.

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Departments Calendar of Events.............................................................. 15 Alumni Events and Reunions

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Class Notes . .......................................................................... 30 SJND Athletics Recap

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In Memoriam........................................................................ 39

2020 Alumni Directory Project SJND is partnering with Publishing Concepts, Inc. (PCI) on a comprehensive data verification project in order to compile a new Alumni Directory. We have contracted PCI to reach out to our alumni to confirm the accuracy of the data in our systems and fill in any information gaps. SJND will NOT be sharing your information with any outside organizations. Please take a moment to confirm and update your information.

To learn more, please visit www.sjnd.org/alumni-directory-2020 or contact Alumni Relations Director Vicki Bargagliotti at (510) 995-9455.

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PRINCIPAL’S MESSAGE

"We have an amazing group of educators at SJND...

They are humble and proud, caring and accountable, and dedicated and spirited. They are empathetic, while challenging students to learn and grow."

Dear Alumni, Parents, and Friends of SJND, It is an honor and privilege to serve as the Interim Principal at Saint Joseph Notre Dame High School for the 2019-2020 school year. We’ve had a fantastic start to the school year! Earlier this fall, we were recognized as the #1 Most Diverse Private High School in the San Francisco Bay Area, #2 in California and #3 in the nation

by Niche.com. We are very proud of this distinction!

We’ve also added our new Engineering Pathway to compliment our amazing STEM program, and watched our new, state-of-the-art IDEA Lab and One Button Studio come to life.

I have been part of Catholic school education for nearly 40 years - as both a student and educator - and was blessed to join the SJND community 13 years ago.

When I visited the SJND campus for the first time in 2006, I experienced a warm, diverse and inclusive community where the students knew the adults on campus cared for them and where they would receive a fantastic college preparatory education. I realized very quickly that I wanted to be part of this very special place and I’ve been here ever since.

We have an amazing group of educators at SJND with an immense amount of expertise, passion and love.

They are humble and proud, caring and accountable, and dedicated and spirited. They are empathetic, while challenging students to learn and grow. This year, we were blessed to welcome a new set of teachers to the community, who bring unique skills and experiences, and are enthusiastic about living out the SJND mission.

They join a fantastic group of faculty and staff, many of whom have been a part of this community for 10, 20, 30+ years. I hope you will honor those SJND faculty

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and staff members who have made an impact in your life by making a gift in their name during the Second Annual SJND Day of Giving on March 13.

In September, our community suffered a great loss with the passing of former Athletic Director, Dan Curry. Through his ministry to SJND - particularly his leadership and service to student athletes and coaches - his humility, kindness, and grace, Dan left a mark on the campus that will never be forgotten. Dan was an excellent observer and when he spoke, his words either touched our hearts or minds, and sometimes both, so profoundly.

Serving the SJND community has strengthened my own faith while providing me an opportunity to impact young people and advance our mission of “developing confident, open-minded and effective leaders who are ready to live joyful lives of faith, scholarship and service.” Coming to SJND and being a part of this community of hundreds of students, parents, educators, alumni, donors and friends, I have received more than I have given. For this, I will always be grateful.

On behalf of the SJND faculty and staff, I thank you for your generosity and continued support of our mission as we prepare the next generation of Pilots to serve and thrive in this ever-changing world.

Sincerely,

Julianne Guevara Interim Principal

SJND Faculty and Staff:

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Where Are They Now? Here at SJND, we are incredibly fortunate to have been blessed with decades of exceptional faculty and staff. Many alumni and current students speak of the unique sense of warmth and care felt around the campus, largely due to the dedicated teachers, counselors and administrators who welcome students into their classrooms, connect with them on a personal level and help shape them into confident, joyful leaders.

With the help of Mr. Tony Aiello, we caught up with a few of our beloved former faculty and staff members to find out what they have been up to since moving on from SJND, and to reflect on their favorite memories.

Phil Gravem

Former Administrator and Teacher, 1964-2007 After 43 years of service at SJND, I retired in 2007. Since then, I’ve continued to call Alameda home, but have spent lots of time traveling outside the U.S., including throughout Northern Europe and the Caribbean.

I love to spend time with my two children, or work in the yard and garden. I also get together often with my former colleagues and attend as many class reunions as I can.

Favorite Memories?

I attended about 20 different Kairos retreats and really enjoyed being

a part of that program. I also have fond memories of working with the basketball program during the Jason Kidd days, serving as the administrative liaison and volunteering at games.

Robert Sickenger ’54

(Above) Mr. Gravem attends as many SJND reunions and alumni events as he can. Mr. Sickenger likes to work on his vintage ’65 Mustang.

Mustang. I follow the activities at SJND and help when I can. I’m also a great fan of SJND basketball and I attend as many games as I can.

Former Counselor and Teacher, 1963-1998

Favorite Memories?

Since my retirement from SJND, I enjoy spending time with my children and my four grandchildren; two in Virginia, and two in Folsom. I also enjoy woodworking, playing golf with former SJND teachers, and traveling to interesting places when possible.

I enjoy reading, listening to music and working on my “vintage” ’65

There are several favorite memories from my years at SJND among them being: working with dedicated people, the development of the instrumental music program, introducing soccer to the athletic program and coaching the team to the league championship, and being honored by my French class.

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I take watercolor classes... I also continue to write poetry and still help out with PRISMS when asked; I work with Colette Gunn-Graffy to choose our Poet Laureate. I'm also a member of Alameda Island Poets.

Betsy Norris

Former Teacher, 1982-2018 I retired in 2016, but in 2017 former principal Ken Jennings asked if I would return to teach an English Workshop to our St. Elizabeth transfer students. That was such a blessing for all of us as it was a difficult and painful transition for them, but we welcomed them warmly and helped them adjust to a new school... That year I also mentored some new teachers.

Then I re-retired.

Then Judy KoneffKlatt, former SJND teacher and current St. Theresa principal, asked me if I would mentor the new Spanish teacher, which I have been doing since. I am also teaching English to a nun from Mexico.

I went to Spain last year where I met a close childhood friend whom I hadn't seen in 50 years! In the Philippines earlier this year, I spent time with family and reunited with a group of high school classmates. We may have gotten shorter and wider, but our memories were sharp!

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SJND is still so much a part of my life: I work on the Advancement Committee, sub Spanish classes and continue working with Didi Kubicek on Kairos Parent Night. I go to the gym, much to Don Lippi's delight! I "do lunch" with friends like Fr. Jimmy Macalinao ("Mr. Mac"), La Penca Azul with Gail Rodrigues and Kristina Taylor (a tradition we have continued from the time we were all department chairs). Kathie Montserrat and I go to the movies together. Quite a number of my former students keep in touch via email and in person. I love hearing from them about their families and what they have been doing.

Teachers don't usually know how much and in what way they have influenced their students.

The best part of retirement, other than that I don't have to get up at 5:45 a.m., is that I get to spend time with my family. My husband and I walk together and visit our grandchildren; we're involved in our parish; he gets to be the official taster of my desserts (there's always a stash of individual portions in the freezer; it's his treasure hunt).

Favorite Memories?

Where do I begin? I treasure my 35 years as a Catholic educator at SJND, my second home where I taught Spanish and English. I miss my students and my colleagues. I still refer to it as "my school."

I can still picture Tony Aiello hiring me at the boys' school, the big welcome

from Georgia Vlahos, the first faculty member I met at our retreat in San Damiano. I remember teaching English Workshop and English 1C before and after lunch to a class of all boys who would rather be anywhere other than in my classroom. My first year they rearranged the room so all their seats faced the back wall. I was not amused! Years later, one of them was the electrician who came to install my kitchen lights.

Perhaps the phrase that most resonates with my students is "con ganas se puede" (with motivation you can do anything). Every year, in the class before the AP Spanish test, I used to stand on my desk (the kids didn't know what crazy thing I was

SeĂąora Norris spends quality time with her husband and grandchildren.

doing this time) to give them my pep talk, basically, that my view from up there went far and wide, just as they had progressed in four years.

They were ready! They had to repeat our motto, each time louder and louder. I tried to instill this motivation in all my classes... Once a mother, exasperated at her daughter's behavior, asked that her daughter be transferred to my class. When I asked why, she replied: "because you kick

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I used to sometimes wear costumes (every year as a wizard, sternly scaring some students that if they didn't sit down immediately, I would turn them into frogs). Other times I dressed up and rapped as MC Shakespeare or taught my verb raps so they would remember conjugations. One Halloween I rapped in a nun's costume! Students took videos and threatened to put them on YouTube.

Gordie Johnson Former Basketball Coach and Teacher, 1982-2002

After leaving SJND, I went to UC Santa Cruz as the Head Basketball Coach for 10 years. I also ran basketball camps for Nike and Johnson’s Basketball Camps. This was a great time because it was something that was in my heart and I loved coaching. I also started working summer leagues for teams such as the San Antonio Spurs, Brooklyn Nets and Milwaukee Bucks. I was lucky enough to work with the Nets and the

Bucks for pre-season training camp before going into retirement.

While I was in retirement, I spent a lot of time with my 10 grandkids and family. My youngest son, Josh Johnson was playing professional football so I had a chance to watch him play.

After five years of trying to stay retired, I took some volunteer jobs, including working at the Oakland International Airport and coaching at a middle school in San Francisco.

Last year, I got back into high school athletics, coaching at Leadership Public School (LPSH) in Hayward at the request of one of my grandkids...

We had a great season, winning the league championship for the first time in the school’s history. This year, I was offered the Athletic Director position as well as the Head Coach position again.

Favorite Memories?

I have so many great memories at SJND, including meeting, working with and becoming friends with many people, not only at the school, but in the community.

Most of my memories are centered around basketball and my mentor and great friend, Frank LaPorte. In my 20+ years at the school, we traveled all over the country, coaching against some of the best players to lace up their sneakers. We really had some memorable trips, too many to go into without leaving some very important people out. I will never forget all the goodwill that we shared on our trips: visiting hospitals, youth centers, retirement homes, underprivileged youth centers were some of the highlights of my time at SJND.

In addition to working at the airport and coaching/serving as Athletic Director, I attend my grandkids’ football and basketball games and spend a lot of time with my wife, Leslie.

Coach Johnson is the Athletic Director and Head Basketball Coach at Leadership Public School (LPSH) in Hayward. Last year they won the league championship.

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Christine Micheli Former Teacher, 1978-2011

My husband, former faculty member Greg Fonzeno and I live in Acworth, Georgia, which is in the Atlanta area.

We live 20 minutes from our daughter Nicole ’03, her husband Rob, and our

grandson Michael (age 5). I'm keeping in touch with my teacher side by helping out kids in our neighborhood with reading, grammar, essays, and science projects! Greg is very involved in the Coast Guard Auxiliary.

We miss California family, including those from SJND. I love to keep up with "my kids" on Facebook!

Favorite Memories?

I have some wonderful memories from SJND. The two I'm most proud of: when my newspaper/yearbook staff put together the elementary school's whole yearbook in one week so they wouldn't miss their deadline, and when the National Honor Society organized a school-wide Christmas present and food drive for 16 families.

Ms. Micheli relocated to Georgia with her family.

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school, coach CYO basketball, or participate in various parish events and activities. It is such a tremendous blessing to be an instrument of God’s mercy and love in the midst of our challenging times. I look forward to many more years of fruitful ministry in our Diocese.

Favorite Memories?

Father Jimmy Macalinao

Former Campus Minister (Mr. Mac), 2005-2015 Since moving on from SJND, I studied and finished my formation to priesthood at Pope Saint John XXIII in Weston, Massachusetts for three years. It was a wonderful and great experience for me to be at the seminary, as well as to minister in various parishes in the Archdiocese of Boston. After my studies, I came back to the Bay Area and on May 26, 2018 I was ordained as a priest in the Diocese of Oakland. I am presently serving as a parochial vicar at Most Holy Rosary Parish in Antioch. I am also part of the formation board for the candidates to permanent diaconate in the Diocese.

Being a priest is such an amazing and grace-filled vocation. I am thankful to God for calling and choosing me to be his servant despite my weaknesses and shortcomings in life. For me, every day is a gift and an opportunity to accompany people closer to Jesus Christ, whether I celebrate Mass, hear Confessions, visit and anoint the sick, officiate weddings, give spiritual counseling, teach at

The most memorable experience for me in my 10 years of working at SJND is collectively our Kairos retreats.

These retreats were so powerful and were graced moments. I am honored and humbled to be given an opportunity to walk with our students in their journey. Every retreat was the work of the Holy Spirit: moving and special. Because the students were sincere and open to each other, they came to realize in a deeper way God’s love and compassion for them and the care and unfailing support of the school community. Kairos was truly unforgettable because it helped many students to start their healing process and transformation. They have discovered God’s mercy and the challenge to live a life of kindness and service to others.

In addition to serving as a parochial vicar, Fr. Jimmy (formerly Mr. Mac) coaches CYO basketball for Most Holy Rosary Parish in Antioch.

Judy KoneffKlatt

Former Student Activities Director and Teacher, 1992-2006 When I left SJND, I took the position of Principal at St. Theresa School in Oakland. This was a new and exciting challenge. I definitely knew I would miss teaching Spanish so I continue to teach grade 8. That is the fun part of my day. Of course, I have a Student Leadership Team here, too. I still attend the annual CADA conference to get my energy up for student activities.

Our events are not as elaborate as high school but they are fun, too.

Favorite Memories?

I have a myriad of memories; each one is my favorite and that is what makes SJND such a special place.

I remember “Mrs. KK” now serves as planning Principal at St. Theresa now all of the School in Oakland.

Leadership Retreats with the Campus Life Team, working on Spirit Week, and planning rallies and even bus trips to the basketball state championships.

Working with the students to find new games and ways to energize the students, all the while receiving support from faculty and staff for all our creative and sometimes outlandish ideas made it a fun challenge.

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FACULTY FOCUS

Mrs. Anna Adams,Theology Teacher and Service Learning Coordinator

preaching. I ended up completing a doctoral program in preaching for two reasons: I wanted to master the art and craft of preaching, and I wanted to make an academic contribution to supporting and promoting women’s voices in the Catholic tradition.

Anna on a hike with her children and husband Doug.

Q: You were already familiar with the SJND community before you started teaching here in summer 2019 (Anna’s husband is former Dean of Students Doug Evans). What has been your favorite thing about working at SJND thus far?

Q: You have a very impressive academic background. Tell us about your academic trajectory and what inspired it.

A: When I started my master’s program at the Graduate Theological Union in Berkeley, I thought my interest in theology was purely academic. But ultimately, I felt

like the abstract philosophical discussions of the classroom were too far removed from ordinary life.

I wanted more contact with the average person in the pew and their stories. So after completing that program, I went into college campus ministry rather than jumping right into a PhD program. That’s where I found a passion - and vocation - for

A: There is a lot of positive energy amongst both the students and staff at SJND; it is very warm and welcoming. It has been great working with people I have already known for years through Doug.

"There is a lot of positive energy amongst both the students and staff at SJND; it is very warm and welcoming."

Five Fun Facts About Anna Adams 1 FAVORITE FOOD: Seafood of almost any sort.

2 UNIQUE TALENT(S): 80s pop culture trivia. I also pride myself on learning names quickly.

3 PLACES YOU’VE LIVED: Mostly in California. North Hollywood, Cottonwood (where I grew up),

Moraga, Berkeley…but also Seattle, WA. 4 MOST-WATCHED MOVIE: When I was young I watched The Wizard of OZ every chance I got.

5 DREAM VACATION: Any time I can sleep in excessively and spend time with my family I consider a dream vacation.

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Q: You teach an intriguing course about Religious Themes in Film and Literature, even looking at religious themes in zombie movies!

What are some surprising things you’ve learned while teaching the course?

Faculty and Staff Anniversaries SJND is happy to welcome new faculty and staff to our family and thank the existing members of our community for their years of dedicated service. This year, we celebrate many anniversaries of our committed faculty and staff, each of whom make SJND a wonderful place to work, lead and serve.

A: Film has always been a passion for me, so I love teaching this course. I have had some amazing discussions with our students that have helped me see films I know well in a different light. The course has reminded me that popular culture is an important text. Learning how to think about it critically and identify its complex messages is important.

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Mallory Bickley Chand Desai Colette Gunn-Graffy Nicolette Hagan Brian Kallay Lauren Sabia Cora Tauson Paul Valmassy

Cathy Fitzgerald Eileen Graybeal Wendy Lee Gabriela Lippi Dessiree Lozano Mollie McFarland Liz Rochlin Lauren Rosi Ryan Rosso

Vicki Bargagliotti Julianne Guevara Tina O’Conner Jessica Park Sean Rhatigan Jennifer Stein

Didi Kubicek James Fong Mark Ritter

40+ YEARS Gail Rodrigues

15+ YEARS Paula Cekola John Gunty Don Lippi Andrew McKee Kristina Taylor

When she’s not teaching or spending time with her family, Anna plays bass guitar in a band.

Q: If you didn’t work in academia, what would you be doing?

A: Realistically, I would be working in chaplaincy, in either a hospital or home health setting.

In my dream reality, I would be playing rock ‘n roll or doing stand-up comedy.

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Congratulations Class of 2019!

Commencement Speaker Marielle Heller ’97 Shares Inspiring Story of Her Journey to Acclaimed Hollywood Director On Saturday, June 1, the Class of 2019, along with their families, friends and faculty and staff, gathered in the Kelly Gym to celebrate Saint Joseph Notre Dame High School’s 137th Commencement Ceremony. This sunny morning saw 110 students receive their diplomas and be sent into the world to lead joyful lives of faith, scholarship, and service.

The commencement ceremony opened with comments from former principal Ken Jennings and continued with a prayer for the graduates, followed by inspiring speeches given by the commencement speaker and class valedictorian.

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SJND was pleased to welcome back Alumna and Film Director Marielle Heller ’97 as the 2019 commencement speaker. Marielle is the writer and director of Diary of a Teenage Girl, and director of the Academy Award-nominated film, Can You Ever Forgive Me? Marielle’s latest directorial project, a film titled A Beautiful Day in the Neighborhood, stars Tom Hanks as Mister Rogers and is already garnering Oscars buzz. Marielle shared her experiences transitioning from acting to writing, and then to directing. She spoke about themes such as selfdoubt, growth and perseverance, and ultimately urged graduates to not limit themselves.

“One of the hardest moments comes when you see that your life isn’t going down the path you anticipated - when you have to decide to go a way you couldn’t have imagined. For me, that moment came when I decided to become a director. I always knew I wanted to be a theater actor. Here at Saint Joseph Notre Dame, I was in

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plays, and I was involved in community theater as well. I went to UCLA to study acting in theater and then worked as an actor for many years. I didn’t even consider that I would do anything else in my life. It was all I wanted from the time I was eight years old,” Marielle told the audience.

“But in my late twenties something shifted and I wanted to start writing.

I wanted to take more control of the stories I told. I felt people around me scoff, ‘Why did I think I knew how to write a play? Why did I think I could write a movie?’” Marielle felt others wonder.

“It’s easy to look back now after I’ve directed three movies and see that this was my path. But at the time it wasn’t clear. I was taking a big leap of faith and changing the course of my life. And many days I felt like I didn’t know what I was doing. Many days I still feel that way. But I had a foundation that made me feel like I could make this shift: a great family and friends and a past in which these big transitions had shown me how to stretch and grow,” Marielle reflected.

“There’s a phrase I love: ‘follow the green lights.’ Well, I was getting green lights as I pushed myself into the directing realm and it was just enough to encourage me to keep going,” she added.

Finally, the Class Valedictorian Gisele de Araujo ’19 closed out the ceremony.

As ASB President, captain of the

Women’s Volleyball Team, founder of the Model United Nations Club, and SJND’s representative at the 2018 Girls State, Gisele had a busy four years at SJND. She is currently enrolled in the incredibly competitive Minerva Schools at KGI, where by the end of her four years, she will have studied in San Francisco, California; Seoul, South Korea; Hyderabad, India; Buenos Aires, Argentina; London, England; and Taipei, Taiwan.

Gisele shared with her classmates three life learnings and reminders for the future, her “Notes to Self: Hindsight, Insight, and Foresight.”

“First, set goals and pursue them in ways that will leave you with more insight than when you began, even if you fail,” Gisele began. “Next, get comfortable being uncomfortable: put yourself in situations that make your heart race and revel in the moments that seem too good to be

true. Then, work hard, seek truth, and be generous. Finally, recognize that things are temporary, and make time to appreciate the people around you,” she concluded.

Congratulations, Class of 2019! You have worked tirelessly to reach this milestone and we can’t wait to hear about life’s next adventures.

Congratulations to the following students who received annual Saint Joseph Notre Dame High School Graduation Awards, based on academic merit and character exhibited throughout their time at SJND. Valedictorian: Gisele de Araujo Salutatorian: Kobe Kiener Principal's Leadership Award: Gisele de Araujo Spirit of the Pilot Award: Hadiya Williams-Cain Inspired by Christ Award: Joshua Henry Fides et Caritas Award: Emma Courville SJND Award for Excellence: Olivia Musoke

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CAMPUS NEWS

Pilot Life Science was the main focus of the Academic Immersion opportunities offered to SJND students in spring 2019, which included trips to Ecuador and the Galapagos Islands, and Yellowstone National Park.

Over 30 students and faculty travelled to Ecuador, starting their journey in Quito, Ecuador’s capital city high up in the Andean foothills, where they visited the Santo Domingo Monastery and the Intinan Museum. Participants also had the unique opportunity to stand in both hemispheres at the same time during their visit to the equatorial line.

Their trip continued with a five-day tour around the Galapagos Islands, stopping at some of the same locations where Charles Darwin conducted the research that led to his theory of evolution. The group saw an abundance of wildlife while snorkeling and hiking, and spent time learning about the giant tortoises

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Snorkeling and Snowshoeing:

Students Travel and Learn on Opposite Sides of the Globe

from which the islands took their name.

Meanwhile, in the U.S., a delegation of SJND students traveled to Yellowstone National Park with Ecology Project International, an opportunity that allowed them to become park researchers for the week. The weeklong course combined lessons on topics including the scientific process and wildlife biology, with field activities such as snowshoeing and hiking, observing wildlife in Lamar Valley, and exploring some of the park’s geothermal features.

SJND is proud to offer our students unique experiences that enable learning outside the classroom. The 2020 Academic Immersion trip, scheduled for April 2020, will explore Costa Rica and Panama.

SJND Ranked #1 Most Diverse Private High School in the San Francisco Bay Area, #3 in the Nation Niche.com, a school reviews, rankings, and data aggregation website, recently released its 2020 school rankings, naming Saint Joseph Notre Dame High School the #1 Most Diverse Private High School in the San Francisco Bay Area out of 125 schools total.

Additionally, SJND was ranked the #2 Most Diverse Private High School in California, and the third most diverse private high school in America (out of 7,203 schools).

“This is something to be proud of and celebrated,” Interim Principal Julie Guevara wrote to parents and students.

“Not only is our student body culturally, economically and ethnically diverse, our Pilots come from over a dozen different cities throughout the Bay Area to attend our wonderful school,” she explained.

SJND’s current student body comes from over 40 private, public, Catholic and charter schools throughout the Bay Area. Furthermore, applicants for the SJND Class of 2023 represented over 60 schools.

CALENDAR of Events

*Alumni opportunity to present or volunteer

JANUARY 8 Back from College Day* 1:20 p.m.

JANUARY 18 SJND vs. Bishop O’Dowd Basketball Game Basilica Society Tailgate 12:30 p.m.

FEBRUARY 1 Crab Feed* 5:00 to 10:00 p.m.

FEBRUARY 8 Diocesan Science Fair* 10:00 a.m. to 2:30 p.m.

FEBRUARY 25 Career Day*

FEBRUARY 27 - MARCH 1 Spring Musical at Malonga Casquelourd Center for the Arts

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SJND Expands International Student Program

This fall, SJND welcomed 10 new international students from China and Hong Kong.

The students joined our very first international students who came to SJND last fall - three students from China and Vietnam - and have quickly settled into the SJND community. We look forward to welcoming more international students in the future!

Students Serve in Smith River, California This summer, SJND students traveled north to Smith River, Calif. for an annual service trip with Sierra Service Project. The students served the local communities in Smith Rock, Crescent City and Klamath Falls (Ore.), and performed projects such as clearing invasive grass from the sand dunes and working on home repairs for those in need.

Pilots Give: SJND Day of Giving

APRIL 25 Athletic Hall of Fame 2020 Induction Ceremony

APRIL 28 Spring Festival of Visual Arts 7:00 to 9:00 p.m.

APRIL 30 Spring Festival of Music 7:00 to 9:00 p.m.

MAY 28 Baccalaureate Mass 6:00 p.m.

MAY 30 Class of 2020 Commencement Ceremony 10:00 a.m.

JUNE 6 Golden Reunion Class of ’70 & Grand Reunion* Fall 2019 | Update 15

2018-2019

Fiscal Year End June 30, 2019

Investments

9%

Student Services

2%

Contributions

16%

INCOME Tuition & Fees

73%

Tuition and Fees .................... $6,732,795 Student Services ..................... $216,963 Contributions ........................ $1,455,325 Investment & Beneficial Interest ................... $810,711

TOTAL ....................... $9,215,794 General Administrative Student Activities

Development

5% 3%

9%

Academics & Admissions

13%

EXPENSES

Salaries & Benefits

71%

Salaries and Benefits ............ $6,311,255 Academic Inst & Admissions....$1,202,961 Student Activities ..................... $704,765 General & Administrative .......... $442,937 Development ............................ $288,890

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FINANCIAL REPORT

ANNUAL REPORT OF DONORS

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t is my privilege as Chair of the Saint Joseph Notre Dame High School Board of Trustees to share highlights of our accomplishments in this Annual Report and I want to start with one very important accolade. You may know that SJND was ranked by Niche.com to be the #1 Most Diverse Private School in the Bay Area, the #2 Most Diverse Private School in California and the #3 Most Diverse Private School in America. This recognition is a testament that our educational programs, our faculty and staff, and our Catholic Community at St. Joseph Basilica continue to attract a diverse group of young people who want a quality Catholic education. What an honor to be a part of such a great institution of learning.

The SJND community enables our students to learn socialization and relationship-building skills in a diverse and culturally-welcoming environment. We are committed to developing confident, open minded, effective leaders who are ready to live joyful lives of faith, scholarship and service. Our 2018-2019 results demonstrate our ability to help young people develop the skills they need to take the next steps in their lives.

In fact, we are happy to report that 100 percent of the Class of 2019 enrolled in college this fall.

This year, our accomplishments included a freshman class enrollment of 131, which is our highest in recent years; the establishment of three new donor-funded named scholarships of $50,000; the receipt of a $30,000 grant from HEDCO Foundation for the development and implementation of an Innovation, Design, Engineering and Art (IDEA) Laboratory; our number of repeat donors remains very high at 70 percent, which is significantly higher than the national average retention rate of 43 percent; our number of first-time donors in Fiscal Year (FY) 2019 was 200, up from 181 in FY 2018; participation in giving continues to increase across all our constituencies including Board, Faculty/Staff, Alumni, Parents and Friends; finally, our first-ever SJND Day of Giving generated $33,000, far exceeding the original goal of $10,000, and best of all, student participation in solicitation during the Day of Giving was incredible.

As you review this Annual Report, you will see that faculty and staff are ensuring we are prudent stewards of the dollars contributed to SJND. It goes without saying, but I must also acknowledge the importance of the commitments and contributions of our alumni, parents and friends. Your generosity helps our school continue to be successful in helping educate our children and achieving our strategic objectives.

Thanks to everyone who has supported our school. We need your continued support to fund programs that help us continue to provide students quality education in a diverse and inclusive community of learning. Thanks for caring and sharing.

Richard C. Soublet Chair, SJND Board of Trustees

WHY I GIVE Janice Cantu ’66

Emerging Latina Leader Award (ELLA)

Thank you to the following donors who have recently established named scholarships benefiting SJND students.

Patricia O’Hara ’67, Maureen O’Hara ’68 and Kerry O’Hara Plain ’70 The O'Hara Family Angel Fund

“When I was a student at Notre Dame High School, I thought it was all about preparing for college. When I look back at it now, I know that it was really about preparing for life and how one lives that life. In the words of Winston Churchill, ‘We make a living by what we get, but we make a life by what we give.’”

Dave '55 and Pete '57 Lillevand

The Lillevand Family Scholar-Athlete Endowment “We wanted to honor our parents and to memorialize the value of combining hard work in the classroom and the athletic arena.”

Jocelyn Perez ’14

The Jocelyn Perez '14 Against All Odds Scholarship

“The Angel Fund was created to help existing students whose families have unforeseen financial hardships during the school year. This emergency fund helps defer tuition costs if families see changes in job status, health issues, death of a parent, or any unforeseen change in their financial status, showing them that their SJND family has their back.”

Anonymous

The Spirit of Learning Scholarship

“I founded the Spirit of Learning Scholarship to give students with learning differences the opportunity to attend Saint Joseph Notre Dame High School and to shine.”

Delight and Leonard Saxton

The Saxton Family Scholarship

“Being able to help someone pursue their education by helping them financially is the greatest blessing. I was supported through many challenging times at SJND, so I wanted to pay it forward to someone else.”

“We believe that education can change lives; not just the life of the individual, but for everyone that individual comes in contact with. To that end, we desire to promote better education in not only our own children but in the students we support here at Saint Joseph Notre Dame.”

Named Scholarships at SJND: Scholarship funds established by SJND Alumni and Friends The Anthony V. Aiello Fund George Albers Scholar-Athlete Award Emerging Latina Leader Award (ELLA, established by Janice Cantu '66) Joe Delsol ’69 Memorial Scholarship (established by Mark Zimmerman ’68) Denise Fong Memorial Scholarship Fund The Richard ’51 and Barbara Gregory Endowment Fund Hazelwood Science Scholarship The Myrtle Healy Fund

M.M. Holm Science Scholarship Holmstedt Scholarship James and Rosaleen Collins ’51 Kelly Scholarship Fund Frank LaPorte Scholarship The Lillevand Family Scholar-Athlete Endowment Leitz Family Scholarship The John ’48 and Mary Lynch Scholarship Fund

Denise Cervelli Maddix ’80 Mathematics Achievement Award The Salvador Martinez Fund The George McDonald ’38 Fund The James ’53 and Myrna McKenna Endowed Scholarship Fund Jerry Mills Scholarship James Moreland Scholar Athlete Betsy Norris Excellence in Humanities Scholarship The Arleigh Sanderson Fund

Santone Scholarship The Schwarz Family Fund The Spirit of Learning Scholarship Adam M. Stonehouse Scholarship The Mike Triplett ’63 Memorial Scholarship Fund The Herbert von Rusten Memorial Fund The Georgia M. Vlahos Fund Frederica von Stade Scholarship The Weber Education Fund

To learn more about Named Scholarships at SJND, or to establish a scholarship fund, please contact Mollie McFarland at mmcfarland@sjnd.org, (510) 995-9456.

W H AT I ’ V E G A I N E D “I am so happy to go to SJND every day... You have changed my life forever.”

Annual Fund

By Giving Level Thank you to the following donors to Saint Joseph Notre Dame High School during the fiscal year July 1, 2018 to June 30, 2019.

Contributions to SJND from our supportive community provide critical resources to our students.

The Fund for SJND, our endowment funds and our capital campaigns support the legacy of excellence in Catholic education here at SJND and allow us to advance our mission of developing confident, open-minded and effective leaders.

We have made every effort to ensure the accuracy of this listing.

Please accept our apologies and alert us by e-mailing vbargagliotti@ sjnd.org if you find an error.

Change Makers n

$25,000 and above

Anonymous Anonymous '68 Barbara Gregory Alyssa and James M. Kelly, Jr. '76 Erin Jaeb and Kevin Kelly '79 Rosaleen Collins Kelly '51 Derrill and Maura Kelly Koberlein '80 Robert S. and Helen P. Odell Fund Kerry O'Hara Plain '70 Joseph Ratto Wayne and Gladys Valley Foundation Judy and Mark Zimmerman '68

Founding Members n

$10,000 - $24,999

Anonymous Edward Daniel Carroll '64 Robert and Stephanie Doud

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Rick Fischer '61 The Carl Gellert and Celia Berta Gellert Foundation Patricia and J. Gregory Johnson '56 Mary Lu and David N. Lillevand, Jr. '55 Delight and Leonard Saxton Chris and Trudi Seiwald

Sustaining Members n

$5,000 - $9,999

Sandy and Dick Anderson Richard E. '69 and Yuko Benedetti Charitable Gift Fund David Bixby '72 Janice Cantu '66 Connie and David Clayton * Rosemary Furlong Penny and Bruns Grayson '65 Grayson Family Foundation Sonchan Ha and Yuetong Chen Mary Hester Terri and Scott Kallsen James M. Lee '64 Margit Liesche and Peter M. Lillevand '57 Little House Cafe Myrna and Jim McKenna '53 The Joseph R. McMicking Foundation Barbara and Robert McNair '38 * Patricia O'Hara '67 John Pascoa '61 Orlando Pascoa '61 Stella Rago Vicki Wang and Charles Shih Rosanna and Brad Shook Amy Tran and Sam Verdickt Ivy and Christopher Wagner '74

Pilots Club n

$2,500 - $4,999

Anonymous Michelle Dourado and Gary Baker Bella and Stephen Banbury Janet and Harold O. Boscovich '59 Dana and Clayton Boyer Vickey and John M. Campbell '88

The Ceccato Family * Sheri and Gregory Chen Elizabeth and Matthew Dean Julie and Eugene Demmler Deanna and Matt Dudley Anthony Fong Lisa and Cameron Fowler Heather and Marc Gille * Teresa Campbell Goodlow and Nathan Goodlow Carolyn and Scott Gregory Jeanne and Carl Hormuth * Kelly and Don Johnston Gaurav Kapur and Katja Huebner Jennifer and Mike Lisanti Thomas E. Lumsden '70 Nancy Ramos and Steven Manning Christina and James McKenna Sheila and Kevin Milroy Leslie Yotsuya and James Montagna Lars Nilsson Midori and Peter Ohno Noelle Ozioli Moreno Joelle and Daniel Prislin Aubyn and Anthony Redmond Danny Reynolds Peggy Ricker '69 Nolli and Rick Riordan Kelly and Patrick Russi * Lilia Pena and Esteban Salcedo * Michelle and Scott Smith Kathleen and Richard C. Soublet '65 Stephen Twaddell Susan Gladstone and Allan Vandevelde Barbara Walston Tracy and Robert Geoffrey Ward Amanda Flores-Witte and Lawrence Witte * Gen Xie and Cola Chan-Xie *

Basilica Society n

$1,000 - $2,499

Anonymous '83 Ken and Ka Kay Achacoso Jeff and Edna Annis Bank of America Foundation

Bold = Given to SJND for the past five consecutive years | *First time donor

Beacon Pointe Advisors, LLC Danielle Belmore, M.D. '79 and Nick Romanyk Bladium Sports & Fitness Malachi and Skjonnhet Boyle * Deborah Dang and David Campbell Robert Caruso and Faye Clements James Chen and Jenny Sui * Simon and Christine Chiu James and Eva Christie * Emma Alcasid Cinco '85 and Andre Cinco '84 The Clorox Company Nathaniel Cooke and Danielle Houck Robert and Beth Cote Teresa Courville Richard and Noemi Crevani Sean Croxton '95 Andrew and Dede Cunningham Yared Feleke and Azeb Sertsu Carmen and John F. Fry '52 Nancy and George Garcia, M.D. '48 Juan Garcia and Gregory Ward Genentech Carol Glann * Abraham Goytom and Senait Woldegeorgise David and Eileen Graybeal Brock and Marel Grunt Alan and Juanita Hanson * Barbara and Robert L. Hazelwood, Ph.D. '45 Andre R. Hill '72 The Hitti Family Carol and James F. Hurley '53 Tracy and Irina Hyndman * Christine Lavoie Iazzetti '97 Sylvia and Dr. John Jaber '86 Richard and Joan Jardin * Peter and Aljandra Johns * Peter and Katherine Kaldis Stephen Kalthoff '58 Allen and Christine Kanady Kenneth and Deana Karch Kevin Keane and Mary McInerney Kilohana e Kavika Fund

ANNUAL REPORT OF DONORS Steven and Gayle Kint Steven and Joanne Kovely Brian Kvikstad * Kelley and Patrick Larsen '02 Albert Loh * Dennis and Lucia Lopez Steve Lopez and Celia Orozco-Lopez * Daniel Maddix Sherwin and Venus Magwili * Mark and Heather Manes * Paula Marcheschi '87 Eileen McAndrew Krista Mc Brearty * Michael and Patricia McBride John and Andrea Medulan Wendy and Paul A. Mena '64 Toni Mills James Mooney Augustine Musoke Andrew and Maria Navarro * Christopher and Monica Nocon Elizabeth and Robert Norris Connor O'Brien and Elizabeth Calvet Richard and Jessica Park Shelby and Rafael Perez '87 Loi Pham and Tram Lam Rochelle and Robert Pola '57 Elizabeth and Michael Pola '82 Robert and Susan Powers Richard Ricketts and Mary Beth Kelner Ricketts Stephen and Elizabeth Rochlin Mark and Katie Sacco * Dave Schwarz '52 Leslie Siegel Heyward and Emma Silcox Paul and Jennifer Silva * Marian and George L. Silva '48 Luke and Pamela Sims Ray and Susan Snider Michael and Maryanne Stehr Tina and Paul B. Stier '76 Archie Stone and Marina Luchetti John and Jeanmarie Bacchi Stott '82 Eileen and James W. Thompson '60 Leonard Travers '58 Carmelita Vieira * Todd and Suzanne Ratto Walling '74 Man Lee Wan and Janice Tam * Steve and Clare Waterloo Leona Miller Watson '45 Wells Fargo Foundation Educational Matching Gifts Program Zarek and Charlotte Woodfork

Principal’s Circle n

$500 - $999

Anonymous '66 Shawn and Marlene Adamson Rommel Aduviso Marcus and Tracy Amaro

William and Jessica Bacon Jack Bertnick Donald Bertucio '77 Lynea Bissonnette Blaisdell's Business Products John and Jean Brennan D. Dean and Helen Buffone Casey '59 Mark Castillo and Jennifer Diaz David and Maria Chareonsuphiphat Robert and Geralyn Rodriguez Clucas '75 Christopher Conway and Suzanne Mikich-Conway Lynne and William H. Crittondon '63 Joanne and Bill Cunningham '72 Shirley and David Davini '51 Richard and Maureen Davis Kelly and William DeMar '94 Jim and Susanne Vierra Dern '73 Lawrence and Amy Donovan Matthew J. Duncan '74 Willie and John P. Dunigan '64 Ernie Echague

Richard and Lee Maguire * Matson Foundation Steven and Susan McCue Brian R. McDonald '70 Dan and Mary McEachern McGuire and Hester Foundation Isidro Montesinos and Estela Ceron * Linda Pecchenino Muenter '70 Norma Cembellin Murphy '66 and Andrew Murphy '66 Gail and Thomas Murray '59 The Honorable Nancy O'Malley * Irvin and Michelle Owens * Rudy and Jade Padre Pedro and Maria Pena * Perforce Foundation Kiet Pham and Hien Thai Vilay Phaophongsavath and Khemphet Khampaseut John and Antigone Phinney Denise and Larry P. Picetti '65 Michael Pohlson and Rebecca Cervetti Stephen and Rebecca Proffitt

W H A T I ’ V E G A I N E D “Before attending SJND, I was shy and didn’t do well academically. Ever since I stepped foot inside SJND, I have improved and grown in countless ways.”

Farella Braun + Martel LLP Attorneys at Law Nelly Flores * Fullcan Fong Salvador Garcia III and Kathryn Wilson * Yikaalo Gebreselassie John and Christine Green Nichilas and Emily Griego Julianne Guevara Rathindra and Debamitra Guha Patti and Joseph Guichard '68 * Eileen and Matthew P. Guichard '65 John Gunty Octavio and Carolina Guzman Gary and Cecilia Hewett Brian Hite Chan Hoo and Noelle Adams * Elizabeth Howe * Arthur and Eloise Ilog * Roger Kaiser * John Klein and Vanessa Pineda-Klein Allison Kvikstad Myla Nery Lara '88 and Tracy Zollinger Jesus Lemos and Jean Mallillin Nikki and Ronald Lewis '04 Lisa A. Lomba, Ed.D '88

Mariana Quizhpe * Nadine and Robert J. Ratto '68 Patricia and Andrew Reshke '49 Jose Rico and Teresa Fajardo Benedicte Cambon-Ritter and Mark Ritter Salvador Robles and Lisa Trousdale Bill Ryan * Lori Nelson and Philip A. Sandri '83 Andrea Sessa Shamrock Office Solutions and Brian Driscoll Margrette Silva Paul and Jane Smith Mark and DeeDee Soltes Margaret Soublet '67 Anne L. Stainback Davis '88 Sarwar Tariq and Lucia Oliveira Robb and Alicia Dlugosh Trost '95 Paul Vaughns and Tina Acampora Vaughns John and Kara Wagner Ray and Anne Washmera James Webb and Christie Hollowell Webb * Thornton and Diane Weiler Alice Williams Hart '67

Lawrence Wong and Karen Laubhan-Wong Tyrone and Curshanda Woods Tricia Young * Bradley and Stephanie Chatman 'Zellner '80

Orange and Blue Club n

$250 - $499

Anonymous Anonymous '81 Filemon and Christina Abendanio Adrian and Maria Aguilar Alfonso and Silvia Gonzalez Alonso Amy's Moveable Feast John H. and Heidi Krause Anderson '76 Sergio Aranda and Jennifer Ramos-Aranda Edvaldo and Deirdre Araujo Katherine Austin Tang Vicki Bargagliotti Michele and Rodrigo Berrios Alice Spears and Michael Bertinetti '66 Monte W. Boscovich '62 David Browning and Nicole Williams Browning Martha Burch Ronald Camacho '60 Richard and Patricia Campbell Tai Cao and Uyen Le * Tanzanika Carter Selena Castellanos * Robert Chuatak and Meliza Cabasal-Chuatak Elgina Selbee-Conner Kyle Conner Emily Triplett Corder '00 and Patrick Corder '98 Steve Cressy '73 Michael Crevani '95 Ludwina Dyzkeal '54 and Frank Damrell Jessica Layne de Mesa '12 Malee and John P. Dinga '63 Carlo and Mary DiRuocco John Joseph Donohoe and Diane Kierse-Donohoe Maria and Stephan Dumont '96 James and Luz Estramonte * Cathy Fitzgerald Esquivel and Maribel Flores * William Fong Babs Clinkenbeard Freitas '70 Marion Gahol and Daniel Hernandez * Steven and Nora Garcia Jack and Barbara Garcia Linda Garcia '86 Glenn Gilchrist and Dawn Banasiak Darryl G. Glover '84 Jim Good and Sinead Smyth Aleph and Karen Granados Philip Gravem Jessica Guerrero *

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ANNUAL REPORT OF DONORS Sarah Halog * Janice Hammond Kim and Clifford L. Hanson '68 Kirby Dinari Harris '93 Lynda Le and Tony Ho * Tricia Hutcherson * Kenneth and Kristin Jennings Charles Jensen Kenneth Johnson and Dore Sandoval Mary M. Joyce '54 Sarah Kammer '92 * Michael and Julianne Kamplain Lowell and Chivon KempStephenson '75 Johnny Kiener and Jenifer Akagi Kathleen and Joseph A. Kitterman '54 Paul and Didi Kubicek Cynthia LaCroix '67 Julio and Kimberly Lara Pedro Lara Hernandez and Ana Lara Dara Leon * Helen and Richard Leverone '54 Donald and Joanne Ratto Lippi '80 Dessiree Lozano Donald A. Luttrell '50 Claudia and Michael Marshall * Dan and Joan McDermott Dail and William S. McDonald '53 Cathy and Greg McFann Mollie and Andrew McFarland Kevin P. McGee '81 Andrew and Susan McKee Stefan Molnar and Joy Beireis-Molnar Jeff Moore and Carolyn Gonot Erik and Joelle Neider * Richard and Shereda Robinson Nosakhare '01 Maureen O'Hara '68 Alfonso Orozco Gonzalez and Guadalupe Llamas-Benavides Teresa Pappas Shaun and Kirstin Paydo Robert C. Payne '62 Manuel Perez John Pigott and JaYing Wang Chris A. Pondok Jill and David Proffitt Teresita Porcuna Quinones '78 Alan and Marcy Ramsey RB Construction Inc. Wesley and Aubrie Reeves Matt and Carmen Davis Reid '91 Mona and Donald Rodrigues '68 Michael and Heather Rogers Maria Rueca-Bartley '90 Bernard and Maude Samaniego * Carla and Barret A. Savnik '71 Kinga Sidzinska Ronald Simpson Ronald M. Smith '58

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Gregory Snow and Tomoyo Kitazawa John and Marci Rabbach Stewart '91 Sheila and Richard D. Stokes '56 Paul Sullivan * Diane LaPorte Szala * Jay and Kristina Taylor Joseph and Delia Teixeira Helen and James B. Thomas '60 Maria Corazon Tuason

Cesario and Marilou Bernal Luisito and Jennifer Bernaldo Mallory Bickley James A. Bistirlich '56 Jenny Bodas * Dalane Bollinger * Lawrence Borello '58 Karen and Thomas Boyden Shamelle and Kevin Bremond '94 *

W H A T I ’ V E G A I N E D “For me, SJND has become a home away from home; a community of teachers and students bonded by a common desire to expand our mental and social capacities and capabilities.”

Thomas J. Tyler '70 * United Way of Rhode Island Nigel and Malou Uprichard * Lawrence and Kristine Venturini Joseph Vonnegut and Alejandra Trujillo Vonnegut William D. Ward '44 Paula Whitton Kathleen and Richard A. Wilson '55 John Woo '86 Allison Yee *

Century n

$100 - $249

Anonymous Anonymous Paula Gisi Abraham '68 * Devin Aduviso '19 * Leon Aksionczyk Ahmed Alkhameri and Anissa Ahmed * Julia Allen Fernando Alvarado * Monica Alvarado * Michael J. Ambrosi '63 and Karen Snyder Gary Anderegg '65 Mary Cunninham Anderson '71 * Alvin and Marivic Antonio Juan P. and Pamela Lenschmidt Argueta '83 Mary Arrington Gillian Asido Lawrence and Jennifer Aviado * Jessie and Socorro Avitia * Andrea Bailey David and Maria Bautista Ball '89 Emma Barragan Pat and Carlos Bartholomeu '61 Jacqueline Belloso '13 * Yohanes Beraki and Tirhas Andemeskel

Frank Breunig '46 (Dec.) Deborah Brown * Jayne Alexieff Bush '59 Karen Cabalbag '78 and Cirilo Fullon Malyn and Romeo Cabatan Henry and Bernadette Cacho Samuel Carlisi, Sr. Tashu Carr Paula Cekola and Guillermo Galindo Doris Chapman Rebecca Clarke and Simon Alioto * Sister Martin dePorres Coleman, SND '51 Thomas Collins, M.D. '61 Moira Cooney '74 and Bill Barno Jeanette Corder Patricia Cordova Maria Cortes and Julio Santos * Joann and Nicholas Cote Sr. Maureen O'Shaughnessy Cronin '54 Angelica Cuevas-Landeros Alameda Pediatric Dentistry Mona Daggett George and Sarah Daon * Nicole Day Carol Gates Olney Dean '66 Doug and Gail deHaan * Chand Desai Claudia Diaz Salvador A. Dicolen '78 Roger DuBose Dr. Suzanne L. Dudeck Andrea Duenas Jherrie and Shirley Duran Nelda Erlwein Juan and Martha Quintero Espinoza '80 Jeanine and Fred Faria '65 Donna Marie Ferro '65 William Fitzgerald '59 Diego Flores '06

Bold = Given to SJND for the past five consecutive years | *First time donor

Tomas and Patricia Flores * Hector M. Fonseca and Irma Garcia * Alex Francois Carrie and Gary Freitas '86 Jean and Robert C. Freuler '60 Felicidad Frez * Israel Fuentes Del Toro and Maria De Los Angeles Richard Fuoco * Carlene M. Pola Furlong '52 Catherine Gacad '93 and Dean Barbella Patricia Gannon James and Gay Holmes Gaube '68 Stephen and Lora Geller Angela Giacomelli Irma Giannotti Susan and Kenneth A. Giannotti '75 Violet Anne Kieny Golden '39 Maria Gomez Amy Gorman and Susan Miller * Anthony and Jessica Blomstrom Grant '06 Sharon Beyerle Grennan '67 James Griffin Richard Groux '45 Beverly and Dr. J. Anthony Guichard '60 Nicolette Hagan John Hagelis Lyle and Marietta Hangartner * Patty Harding Wendy and Jeffrey Hatchell * Catherine Heller Elisandro and Rosa Hernandez Francisco Herrera * Rebecca Hinkley '91 Michael and Veronica Hinkley-Reck * Grace Macatangay Hoffman '92 Ursula and Frederick Hogenboom '73 David and Kathleen Smith Hoie '60 Anthony Holley and Suzanne Johns Holley * Donald and Lorraine Holmstedt Kanokwan Hosuwan * Rita Hsu Judith Hungerford Jay and Jill Ingram Paul and Kelli Jackman Dolores and Roy Johnson '55 Steven and Candis Johnson Edward and Geraldine Perata Johnson '50 Craig and Lois Jones Kevin and Madeline Jones Ahern '95 * Kaiser Permanente Community Giving Campaign Peter Wise and Patrice Kavanaugh '75 Juana Klein * Christine Klem '74 Thomas Kline '58 * Martin and Maria Kunz James Langowski Thomas Lau *

Khanh Le and Thanh Nguyen * Albert and Lisa Lee * Lon and Sally Leneve * Nancy Lewis * Wai Chun Li and Tsun Kit Li * Edward Lim '92 * Diane Lippi Gabriela Lippi '08 John & Sandy Lisanti * Diana Lopez Danny and Balavena Lucas * Lorraine and John Lum '53 Patrick and Yuka Lum Nancy and Peter Lumsden '66 Tina Luong Andrew and Fiona MacKay Macy's Foundation * Martha Madrueno * Ronald and Rose Manabat Douglas and Jessica Mansel * Fiore and Agnes Marcheschi Allan and Cristina Lorenzo Margate '93 Marianist Province of the United States Willie and Mary Joyce Mariano * Adrienne and Bill Marker '49 Jane Olsen Marshall '62 and William Marshall Catherine Marshall * Hilda Corral Martinez '70 Veronica Martinez Elaine and James X. Mason '71 Marie Strebel Mason '44 Margaret Masterson Peter and Melissa Mastora Robin Sarvey and Richard Mathewson '63 Donald Mattersdorff * Needra Brumfield Mayes '83 Karen and John R. McCahan '62 Commander William J. McCarthy '63 * R. Patrick McCormick C. Bryan and Shelley McCray * Brad and Jane McCrea Otis McGee * Francis and Marie McGreehan Betsy and Matthew K. '70 McGue Teresa Quarante McTague '73 Paul Meade * Veronica Melchor and Abel Aguirre Maurice and Mary Miranda Laura Miranda Eric and Kysha Mitchell * Tevita and Noma Moa * Timothy and Valerie Moore Edward J. Morgan '64 Carlos Morocho and Clara Illescas Susan Nakamoto * Nicole Nastari Basam Nath and Sree Cheemalapati *

Bay Natividad and Raquel Tayao Frances and John F. O'Brien, Jr. '67 Colleen O'Connor '78 and Kitteridge Oldham Laura Tham O'Donnell '85 Roberta O'Grady Loraine and Terrence J. O'Neill '65 Oakland Hills Tennis Club Cindy Gabel Oilar '81 Catherine Magno Ordinario '94 and Ian Ordinario '94 Fredy Oviedo and Lilliana Irias * Don Pacheco and Catherine Goddard Joshua and Reena Alfonso Palacio '97 * William and Michelle Palmer Joseph Pan '94 William Patterson, Jr. * Charles L. Peoples '84 * Charles Peretti '50 Danilo and Jennie Perez Scott Peterson and Michele McCampbell Cydney Peyton Walton '97 PG&E Corp Foundation Matching Gifts

Josefina Rodriguez '06 * Lynn Rosi * John Rusca '64 Lauren Sabia Lottie Sacco * Allana Samuel * Kathleen and Brian Schumacher Joseph Scott and Gia Sims-Scott * Leonard Scott Jr. * Pauline and Kenneth Scullin '44 Jennifer and Christopher Seelenbacher '84 Fernando Sevilla and Timara Bolanos Rocelie Silorio Maria and Fernando Silva * Dorothea Cunha Silva '47 Angel Smith * Ms. Bernice Smith '63 Leontine Soublet '75 Morris Soublet '62 Sam Spear '66 Mary Spear '68 Shawn Spicer Hobbs '97 Doug and Dianne Steed

W H A T I ’ V E G A I N E D “It’s at SJND where I realized my love for biomedical sciences, and with it, a desire to help others.”

Ngoc Pham Charlotte and Carl N. Pimentel '52 Mariela Pineda and Pedro Loli * Tomas and Normie Pineda Tom and Diane Pola * Alex Ponce Guy and Sally Pope * Antonio and Jovelyn Posadas * Alice Powers Love '70 * Tami and Kenny Quan * Carlos Ramirez and Bertha Solorio Susan and Steve Ramos Rufel and Maria Louisa Ramos, Jr. Donald and Marie Ratto Efren and Catherine Rayo Vincent and Jenifer Reeve * John L. Regan '45 Victor and Linda Republicano Victor Republicano III '09 Roberto and Diana Reyes Simon Miguel Reyes and Evangeline Cruz-Reyes Katherine Rice Josh and Lisa Roben * Brenda and Claude Robins, Sr. Robin Lynn Rodriguez

Kevin and Jennifer E. Dlugosh Stein '97 Emily Stott '13 Gisele Binder Tanasse '98 * Kristyn Temple '92 Michael Thibodeaux '67 Katherine and Nicholas Thomson '03 * Mary C. Tigh Jack and Brenda Tracy Bryant and Marianne Urrutia Max Vasquez * Laura and Gregory Veasy '78 Jack Viera and Nini Humphrey Crisper and Miriam Villanueva Colonel Eugenia Vineys '56 Keri Wagner '18 * Linda Walls '64 Samar and Ari Warmerdam '02 * Maricela Watt Ann Keltner Weiss '67 Tyler Wheeler and Sokley Khoi Harrison Wilkes '03 * Alice Wilson * Saba Woldetensae * Dale D. Wong '64 Gilma Zavala *

Supporters n

$1 - $99

Anonymous (3) Anonymous Doris Adams * Mr. and Mrs. Lloyd Adams '63 Eugene and Susan Alhadate Agostini '47 Don and Susan Azevedo Allen '63 Leonardo Alonso '19 * Rita Jo Aragon '95 * Shawna Arndorfer * Ruben and Silvia Avalos, Sr. Christina Bailey '98 Patrick Ban * John Barron '81 Marie Christine Garcia '01 and Anthony Bebee Susan and Lawrence J. Bellusa '65 Rakesh Bhalla and Jody Ann L'Experance-Bhalla * Nancy Luchetti Biasotti '67 Irella Christina Blackwood '02 Janice Loring Bolger '55 Mark and Celeste Schreiber Borchardt '66 James Bramble '15 * Bridget Breslin * Jack and Joanne Broadbert * Richard and Jennifer Burgess Jill Burns '94 * Lori Bustos * Martha Callaghan-Chaffee '59 Danielle Campbell '06 John Castagnini '80 Joanne Bellusa Cattaneo '72 Michelle Cleary '77 Gary and Missy Case Cole '93 Anekaila Crevani '16 * Patricia Custodio Hieu Dao and Thao Le Marquita Davis '75 Glen DeGuzman '93 and Joanne Arevalo * Gary and Maria Elena Castillo DeLeon '76 Olga Dimitratos '77 Ndeye Diouf Penny and Garth J. Donoviel '64 Michele and James Durkin '68 * James and Renee Esplana Thomas Ferrera * Paul Fiorello and Lisa Hopper Eleanor and Gerald Wm. Flaherty '61 Mark N. Galetto '76 Veronica Gallardo '95 * Douglas J. Galloway '54 Tia Gangopadhyay '11 Kara Gasparrini * Maggie Gibson '82 * Louise Grayson Hannah Green '17 * Paris Greenwood *

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ANNUAL REPORT OF DONORS Colette Gunn-Graffy Sean Harding '11 * Randy and Mary Jane Hargens * Stacey Harris '93 * Corinne and Travis Hayhurst Marion and James K. Heatherman '64 * Scott and Kathleen Hennigh James Patrick Henry '61 and Marda Rowe Carolyn Hewitt '70 Malcolm Hoyle '08 * Marissa Hutton Tina Huynh * Thomas and Patti Jacobson Kristina Kempster * Tassoula and Roberta Kokkoris * Bob and Lynn Lassalle-Klein Richard Lavoie and Suzanne Marquis-Lavoie Wendy Lee Joe Leo '96 Valerie and Ted Levitt Jack and Sue Lim Jacob Liu '15 * Lisa M. Logan '88 Ms. Patricia R. Loonam '75 Terence Loughran Mary Anne Pastrick Lucia '69 * Chuck and Pat Ludwig * Valerie Mannix '86 * Edmundo and Liwayway Martinez Debbi Long Dennis McCole '65 Nancy and Gerald McConnell '47 Henderson McDaniel '74 Daniel McGavin '09 * Lark McMullin '68 Robert and Sherilyn McMurray Bernice Meade * Serena Milroy '15 Don and Sumiye Minami * Benjamin Musson '97 * Ray Natac '84 Jhe Nedd '97 * Norman Ng * Margaret and John Nohr '58 Marvin and Terri Norman Jack and Bridget Henneberry O'Connell '65 Moyra and Declan O'Connell '69 * Donald and Lisa Oberempt Kiersten Olsen * Barbara and Jose F. Ovalle '42 (dec.)

Liz Patrick Gary and Judy Paul * Linda Petersen Duncan and Kim Porter * Susan Porter Beth Rivard Pound '69 Benjamin Putterman Keith and Lucy Rademacher * David Republicano '18 *

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James Republicano '18 * Diane Rito Carlos Rodriguez '14 Cheryl Rossi Davis Marvin and Vicky Flores Safford '67 Christine Schreck Geena Serles '10 * Bill and Renee Sheehan Meghan Shull * LaTanya St. Charles '87 * James and Sharon Stehr

1945 Richard Groux Robert L. Hazelwood, Ph.D. John L. Regan Leona Miller Watson

1956 James A. Bistirlich J. Gregory Johnson Richard D. Stokes Colonel Eugenia Vineys

1946 Frank Breunig (dec.)

1957 Peter M. Lillevand Robert Pola

1947 Susan Alhadate Agostini Gerald McConnell Dorothea Cunha Silva

W H A T I ’ V E G A I N E D “Your support has given me a community of teachers that are welcoming, and a forever family… The community at SJND is unlike any other.”

Sister Jean Stoner, SNDdeN '59 Conrado Tapado '93 * Shirley Furtado Thornally '44 Finn and Joan Fernandes Tonsberg '69 Rocio Torres '01 * Dianna Tate Tremblay '98 Tony and Laura Vacca Caren Vance Brandi Weiman Vargas '07 * Miriam Vasquez * Julian Vaughns '19 * Mark Venturini '14 Valerie and Stephen Vucinich '70 Leilani Wagner '02 Wells Fargo Foundation Educational Matching Gifts Program Herman Wendel * Noah Whitley '18 * Mary Martha Zeyen '67

Alumni Giving Thank you to our alumni who remain committed to SJND’s tradition, values and excellent education.

1948 George Garcia, M.D. George L. Silva 1949 Bill Marker Andrew Reshke 1950 Geraldine Perata Johnson Donald A. Luttrell Charles Peretti 1951 Sister Martin dePorres Coleman, SND David Davini Rosaleen Collins Kelly 1952 John F. Fry Carlene M. Pola Furlong Carl N. Pimentel Dave Schwarz 1953 James F. Hurley John Lum William S. McDonald Jim McKenna

1958 Lawrence Borello Stephen Kalthoff Thomas Kline * John Nohr Ronald M. Smith Leonard Travers 1959 Harold O. Boscovich Jayne Alexieff Bush Martha Callaghan-Chaffee Helen Buffone Casey William Fitzgerald Thomas Murray Sister Jean Stoner, SNDdeN 1960 Ronald Camacho Robert C. Freuler Dr. J. Anthony Guichard Kathleen Smith Hoie James B. Thomas James W. Thompson 1961 Carlos Bartholomeu Thomas Collins, M.D. Rick Fischer Gerald Wm. Flaherty James Patrick Henry John Pascoa Orlando Pascoa 1962 Monte W. Boscovich Jane Olsen Marshall John R. McCahan Robert C. Payne Morris Soublet

1942 Jose F. Ovalle (dec.)

1954 Maureen O'Shaughnessy Cronin Ludwina Dyzkeal Douglas J. Galloway Mary M. Joyce Joseph A. Kitterman Richard Leverone

1963 Lloyd Adams Susan Azevedo Allen Michael J. Ambrosi William H. Crittondon John P. Dinga Richard Mathewson Commander William J. McCarthy Ms. Bernice Smith

1944 Marie Strebel Mason Kenneth Scullin Shirley Furtado Thornally William D. Ward

1955 Janice Loring Bolger Roy Johnson David N. Lillevand, Jr. Richard A. Wilson

1964 Edward Daniel Carroll Garth J. Donoviel John P. Dunigan James K. Heatherman *

1938 Robert McNair * 1939 Violet Anne Kieny Golden

Bold = Given to SJND for the past five consecutive years | *First time donor

James M. Lee Paul A. Mena Edward J. Morgan John Rusca Linda Walls Dale D. Wong 1965 Gary Anderegg Lawrence J. Bellusa Fred Faria Donna Marie Ferro Bruns Grayson Matthew P. Guichard Dennis McCole Bridget Henneberry O'Connell Terrence J. O'Neill Larry P. Picetti Richard C. Soublet 1966 Anonymous Michael Bertinetti Celeste Schreiber Borchardt Janice Cantu Carol Gates Olney Dean Peter Lumsden Andrew Murphy Norma Cembellin Murphy Sam Spear 1967 Nancy Luchetti Biasotti Sharon Beyerle Grennan Cynthia LaCroix John F. O'Brien, Jr. Patricia O'Hara Vicky Flores Safford Margaret Soublet Michael Thibodeaux Ann Keltner Weiss Alice Williams Hart Mary Martha Zeyen 1968 Anonymous Paula Gisi Abraham * James Durkin * Gay Holmes Gaube Joseph Guichard * Clifford L. Hanson Lark McMullin Maureen O'Hara Robert J. Ratto Donald Rodrigues Mary Spear Mark Zimmerman 1969 Richard E. Benedetti Mary Anne Pastrick Lucia * Declan O'Connell * Beth Rivard Pound Peggy Ricker

Joan Fernandes Tonsberg 1970 Babs Clinkenbeard Freitas Carolyn Hewitt Thomas E. Lumsden Hilda Corral Martinez Brian R. McDonald Matthew K. McGue Linda Pecchenino Muenter Kerry O'Hara Plain Alice Powers Love * Thomas J. Tyler * Stephen Vucinich 1971 Mary Cunninham Anderson * James X. Mason Barret A. Savnik 1972 David Bixby Joanne Bellusa Cattaneo Bill Cunningham Andre R. Hill

Mark N. Galetto James M. Kelly, Jr. Paul B. Stier 1977 Donald Bertucio Michelle Cleary Olga Dimitratos 1978 Karen Cabalbag Salvador A. Dicolen Colleen O'Connor Teresita Porcuna Quinones Gregory Veasy 1979 Danielle Belmore, M.D. Kevin Kelly 1980 John Castagnini Martha Quintero Espinoza Maura Kelly Koberlein Joanne Ratto Lippi Stephanie Chatman Zellner

W H A T I ’ V E G A I N E D “I believe that SJND can foster my growth and truly help give me the tools I need to succeed in the next chapter of my life…

Without your support, I would not be able to attend SJND and get the support I need for my special learning difference.”

1973 Steve Cressy Susanne Vierra Dern Frederick Hogenboom Teresa Quarante McTague

1981 Anonymous John Barron Kevin P. McGee Cindy Gabel Oilar

1974 Moira Cooney Barno Matthew J. Duncan Christine Klem Henderson McDaniel Christopher Wagner Suzanne Ratto Walling

1982 Maggie Gibson * Michael Pola Jeanmarie Bacchi Stott

1975 Geralyn Rodriguez Clucas Marquita Davis Kenneth A. Giannotti Patrice Kavanaugh Chivon Kemp-Stephenson Ms. Patricia R. Loonam Leontine Soublet 1976 Heidi Krause Anderson Maria Elena Castillo DeLeon

1983 Anonymous (2) Pamela Lenschmidt Argueta Needra Brumfield Mayes Philip A. Sandri 1984 Andre Cinco Darryl G. Glover Ray Natac Charles L. Peoples * Christopher Seelenbacher 1985 Laura Tham O'Donnell

Emma Alcasid Cinco 1986 Gary Freitas Linda Garcia Dr. John Jaber Valerie Mannix * John Woo 1987 Paula Marcheschi Rafael Perez LaTanya St. Charles * 1988 John M. Campbell Myla Nery Lara Lisa M. Logan Lisa A. Lomba, Ed.D Anne L. Stainback Davis 1989 Maria Bautista Ball 1990 Maria Rueca-Bartley 1991 Rebecca Hinkley Carmen Davis Reid Marci Rabbach Stewart 1992 Grace Macatangay Hoffman Sarah Kammer * Edward Lim * Kristyn Temple 1993 Missy Case Cole Glen DeGuzman * Catherine Gacad Kirby Dinari Harris Stacey Harris * Cristina Lorenzo Margate Conrado Tapado * 1994 Kevin Bremond * Jill Burns * William DeMar Catherine Magno Ordinario Ian Ordinario Joseph Pan 1995 Rita Jo Aragon * Michael Crevani Sean Croxton Veronica Gallardo * Madeline Jones Ahern * Alicia Dlugosh Trost 1996 Stephan Dumont Joe Leo 1997 Christine Lavoie Iazzetti Benjamin Musson *

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ANNUAL REPORT OF DONORS Jhe Nedd * Reena Alfonso Palacio * Cydney Peyton Walton Shawn Spicer Hobbs Jennifer E. Dlugosh Stein 1998 Christina Bailey Patrick Corder Gisele Binder Tanasse * Dianna Tate Tremblay 2000 Emily Triplett Corder 2001 Marie Christine Garcia Bebee Shereda Robinson Nosakhare Rocio Torres * 2002 Irella Christina Blackwood Patrick Larsen Leilani Wagner * Jenna N. Pedley Warden * 2003 Nicholas Thomson * Harrison Wilkes * 2004 Ronald Lewis 2006 Danielle Campbell Diego Flores Jessica Blomstrom Grant Josefina Rodriguez * 2007 Brandi Weiman Vargas * 2008 Malcolm Hoyle * Gabriela Lippi 2009 Daniel McGavin * Victor Republicano III 2010 Geena Serles * 2011 Tia Gangopadhyay Sean Harding * 2012 Jessica Layne de Mesa 2013 Jacqueline Belloso * Emily Stott

2016 Anekaila Crevani *

2017 Hannah Green * 2018 David Republicano * James Republicano * Keri Wagner * Noah Whitley * 2019 Devin Aduviso * Leonardo Alonso * Julian Vaughns *

Endowment & Scholarship Fund Contributions Below is a list of named endowments and scholarships that received donations July 1, 2018 to June 30, 2019. While individual donors created each endowment, donations are welcomed and encouraged from anyone interested in supporting the students of SJND. Joe Delsol '69 Memorial Scholarship

changed my life forever.”

The Denise Cervelli Maddix '80 Mathematics Scholarship Fund Daniel Maddix

The James and Myrna McKenna Scholarship Carol and James F. Hurley '53 Myrna and Jim McKenna '53

Barbara Gregory

The Hazelwood Science Scholarship Rosemary Furlong Barbara and Robert L. Hazelwood, Ph.D. '45

The James Moreland Scholar Athlete Award

In Memory of Arthur Hammond, Sr.

Mary Lu and David N. Lillevand, Jr. '55

The Betsy Norris Award for Excellence Elizabeth and Robert Norris

The O'Hara Family Angel Fund Kerry O'Hara Plain '70

The Saxton Family Scholarship Delight and Leonard Saxton Anonymous '68

Gifts were received from the following donors in memory and in tribute to their friends and loved ones. We thank them for their tributes and their rememberances.

The Donald Holmstedt Scholarship Anonymous

Filemon and Christina Abendanio

The James and Rosaleen Collins '51 Kelly Scholarship

In Honor of Joseph Boyden '19

The Frank LaPorte Scholarship

2015

Mary Lu and David N. Lillevand, Jr. '55 Margit Liesche and Peter M. Lillevand '57

The Lillevand Family Scholar-Athlete Endowment

Susan and Kenneth A. '75 Giannotti

John and Christine Green

In Honor of Andrea '01 and Marcus '19 Abendanio

Steven and Joanne Kovely Margaret Masterson

In Memory of Tony Giannotti and Mom, thank you for the gift of education!

Toni Mills

Gifts In Memoriam And In Honor

The Richard '51 and Barbara Gregory Endowment Fund

Donna Marie Ferro '65

In Honor of Dalton '14 and Hannah '17 Green

Emerging Latina Leaders Award (ELLA) Janice Cantu '66

In Memory of Ralph Dostal '62

Jerry Mills Award

The Spirit of Learning Scholarship

Barbara and Jose F. '42 Ovalle (dec.)

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Peggy Ricker '69 Judy and Mark Zimmerman '68

2014 Carlos Rodriguez Mark Venturini James Bramble * Jacob Liu * Serena Milroy

W H A T I ’ V E G A I N E D “I am so happy

Janice Hammond, Art Hammond, Jr. & Joshua Hammond '99

In Memory of Clay Harding Victor Republicano III '09

In Honor of Joshua Henry '19 Saba Woldetensae

In Honor of Juliet Hobbs Shawn Spicer Hobbs '97

In Honor of Maria Klem Christine Klem '74

In Memory of Louise Koepf '36 Don and Sumiye Minami

In Memory of Coach Frank LaPorte Diane LaPorte Szala

In Honor of Kate '12, Rose '13, and Peter '17 Lassalle-Klein Bob and Lynn Lassalle-Klein

In Memory of Mary Pyke Loughran '50 Terence Loughran

In Memory of Denise Cervelli Maddix '80 Daniel Maddix

Karen and Thomas Boyden

In Memory of Sal Martinez '93

In Honor of Simon Chiu

Lori Bustos Catherine Gacad '93 and Dean Barbella

Ray and Anne Washmera

In Memory of Colin Clark '56, Chuck Pargett '56 and Ron Kearney '56

In Honor of Amanda Mattoon '14 Debbi Long

Sheila and Richard D. '56 Stokes

In memory of Mary McDonald '70

In Honor of the Class of 2022

Carolyn Hewitt '70

Chuck and Pat Ludwig

In Honor of Vivi McKee '19

In Memory of Jim Dempsey '60

Cathy and Greg McFann

Eileen and James W. '60 Thompson

Bold = Given to SJND for the past five consecutive years | *First time donor

In Honor of Meredith McMurray '17 Robert and Sherilyn McMurray

In Celebration of the 90th Birthday of Robert Miller '47 Leona Miller Watson '45

In Memory of Jerry Minot '45 James M. Lee '64

In Memory of Louise "Emma Lou" Garnier Moore '67 Sharon Beyerle Grennan '67

In Memory of Robert T. and Eva Nahas Eileen and James W. '60 Thompson

In Memory of Catherine & Peter Piombo, Sr. '63 John Rusca '64

In Memory of Richard Reimer '53 Shawna Arndorfer * Randy and Mary Jane Hargens * Tassoula and Roberta Kokkoris * Lon and Sally Leneve Catherine Marshall * Donald Mattersdorff Myrna and Jim '53 McKenna Paul Meade * Gary and Judy Paul * Guy and Sally Pope * Duncan and Kim Porter *

In Memory of Maureen Rinne Oakland Hills Tennis Club

In Honor of Andrew '13 and Rebecca '17 Rochlin Stephen and Elizabeth Rochlin

In Memory of Bob Santos '64 James M. Lee '64 John Rusca '64

In Memory of Thomas M. Silva '51 Margrette Silva

In Memory of Michael Stephens '78 James M. Lee '64

In Memory of Mike Tripplet '63 James Griffin

Heritage Circle The Heritage Circle is part of a special group of alumni, parents, parents of alumni and friends who have included SJND in their estate plans.

Billie Arthur and Lionel Arthur '47 (dec.)

Janet and Harold O. Boscovich '59 Raymond F. Burnham '51

Richard and Patricia Campbell Janice Cantu '66 Edward Daniel Carroll '64 William G. Colgan '45 Russ and Eileen Doyle Crane '71 Lynne and William H. Crittondon '63 Rick Fischer '61 Nancy and George Garcia, M.D. '48 Dr. John Grimard '44 Barbara and Robert L. Hazelwood, Ph.D. '45 Stephen Kalthoff '58 James M. Lee '64 Jo Raymond Leitz '51 Helen and Richard Leverone '54 Philip A. Lum, Ph.D. '48 (dec) Thomas E. Lumsden '70 Karen and John R. McCahan '62 Myrna and Jim McKenna '53 Judi and J. Earl Medeiros '58 Norma Cembellin Murphy '66 and Andrew Murphy '66 Maureen O'Hara '68 Denise and Larry P. Picetti '65 Kerry O'Hara Plain '70 Marilyn and William Saake '50 Caroline and Evan L. Sanchez '48 Dave Schwarz '52 Pauline and Kenneth Scullin '44 Dorothea Cunha Silva '47 Marian and George L. Silva '48 James E. Spence III '65 Marilyn and James A. Stonehouse '55 Albert J. Vizinho '55 Judy and Mark Zimmerman '68

Day of Giving Anonymous Anonymous Filemon and Christina Abendanio Ken and Ka Kay Achacoso Devin Aduviso '19 * Leonardo Alonso '19 * John H. and Heidi Krause Anderson '76 Mary Cunninham Anderson '71 * Jeff and Edna Annis Rita Jo Aragon '95 * Edvaldo and Deirdre Araujo Ruben and Silvia Avalos, Sr. Lawrence and Jennifer Aviado * David and Maria Bautista Ball '89 Vicki Bargagliotti Jacqueline Belloso '13 * Jack Bertnick Donald Bertucio '77 Lynea Bissonnette Janice Loring Bolger '55 Dalane Bollinger * Janet and Harold O. Boscovich '59

Karen and Thomas Boyden James Bramble '15 * Deborah Brown * Jill Burns '94 * Lori Bustos * Danielle Campbell '06 Richard and Patricia Campbell Tanzanika Carter Robert Caruso and Faye Clements Selena Castellanos * David and Maria Chareonsuphiphat

Salvador Garcia III and Kathryn Wilson * Steven and Nora Garcia Angela Giacomelli Anthony and Jessica Blomstrom Grant '06 David and Eileen Graybeal Hannah Green '17 * John and Christine Green Paris Greenwood * Sharon Beyerle Grennan '67 Julianne Guevara Rathindra and Debamitra Guha

W H A T I ’ V E G A I N E D “Because of the financial assistance I’ve received at SJND, my family has been able to begin saving for my college education.”

Simon and Christine Chiu Michelle Cleary '77 Gary and Missy Case Cole '93 Christopher Conway and Suzanne Mikich-Conway Emily Triplett Corder '00 and Patrick Corder '98 Maria Cortes and Julio Santos * Steve Cressy '73 Anekaila Crevani '16 * Lynne and William H. Crittondon '63 Sean Croxton '95 Angelica Cuevas-Landeros Joanne and Bill Cunningham '72 Patricia Custodio Shirley and David Davini '51 Marquita Davis '75 Richard and Maureen Davis Elizabeth and Matthew Dean Glen DeGuzman '93 and Joanne Arevalo * Gary and Maria Elena Castillo DeLeon '76 Olga Dimitratos '77 John Joseph Donohoe and Diane Kierse-Donohoe Robert and Stephanie Doud Ernie Echague Donna Marie Ferro '65 Paul Fiorello and Lisa Hopper Cathy Fitzgerald Diego Flores '06 Esquivel and Maribel Flores * Tomas and Patricia Flores * Hector M. Fonseca and Irma Garcia * Carmen and John F. Fry '52 Catherine Gacad '93 and Dean Barbella Veronica Gallardo '95 * Tia Gangopadhyay '11 Juan Garcia and Gregory Ward

Eileen and Matthew P. Guichard '65 Nicolette Hagan Sean Harding '11 * Kirby Dinari Harris '93 Stacey Harris '93 * Corinne and Travis Hayhurst Catherine Heller Scott and Kathleen Hennigh Rebecca Hinkley '91 Michael and Veronica Hinkley-Reck * Brian Hite Grace Macatangay Hoffman '92 David and Kathleen Smith Hoie '60 Chan Hoo and Noelle Adams * Kanokwan Hosuwan * Elizabeth Howe * Malcolm Hoyle '08 * Marissa Hutton Tina Huynh * Christine Lavoie Iazzetti '97 Kenneth and Kristin Jennings Edward and Geraldine Perata Johnson '50 Kenneth Johnson and Dore Sandoval Steven and Candis Johnson Kelly and Don Johnston Terri and Scott Kallsen Gaurav Kapur and Katja Huebner Sarah Kammer '92 * Lowell and Chivon Kemp-Stephenson '75 Kristina Kempster * Johnny Kiener and Jenifer Akagi Christine Klem '74 Thomas Kline '58 * Cynthia LaCroix '67 James Langowski Kelley and Patrick Larsen '02 Bob and Lynn Lassalle-Klein

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ANNUAL REPORT OF DONORS Cathy and Greg McFann Mollie and Andrew McFarland Daniel McGavin '09 * Betsy and Matthew K. '70 McGue Andrew and Susan McKee Christina and James McKenna Robert and Sherilyn McMurray Teresa Quarante McTague '73 Bernice Meade * Sheila and Kevin Milroy Maurice and Mary Miranda Laura Miranda Tevita and Noma Moa * Edward J. Morgan '64 Augustine Musoke

Khanh Le and Thanh Nguyen * James M. Lee '64 Joe Leo '96 Helen and Richard Leverone '54 Edward Lim '92 * Diane Lippi John & Sandy Lisanti * Jacob Liu '15 * Lisa M. Logan '88 Albert Loh * Debbi Long Ms. Patricia R. Loonam '75 Diana Lopez Dessiree Lozano Chuck and Pat Ludwig *

W H A T I ’ V E G A I N E D “With your support, I have the materials to build my bridge to the future.”

Lorraine and John Lum '53 Richard and Lee Maguire * Mark and Heather Manes * Valerie Mannix '86 * Allan and Cristina Lorenzo Margate '93 Adrienne and Bill Marker '49 Hilda Corral Martinez '70 Peter and Melissa Mastora Needra Brumfield Mayes '83 Michael and Patricia McBride Dennis McCole '65 C. Bryan and Shelley McCray * Brad and Jane McCrea Steven and Susan McCue Henderson McDaniel '74

Benjamin Musson '97 * Ray Natac '84 Jhe Nedd '97 * Christopher and Monica Nocon Margaret and John Nohr '58 Roberta O'Grady Kiersten Olsen * Catherine Magno Ordinario '94 and Ian Ordinario '94 Rudy and Jade Padre Joshua and Reena Alfonso Palacio '97 * William and Michelle Palmer Joseph Pan '94 Charles L. Peoples '84 * Charles Peretti '50

Cydney Peyton Walton '97 Tomas and Normie Pineda Kerry O'Hara Plain '70 Rochelle and Robert Pola '57 Susan Porter Alice Powers Love '70 * Joelle and Daniel Prislin Teresita Porcuna Quinones '78 Keith and Lucy Rademacher * Aubyn and Anthony Redmond Wesley and Aubrie Reeves Matt and Carmen Davis Reid '91 David Republicano '18 * James Republicano '18 * Victor and Linda Republicano Victor Republicano III '09 Roberto and Diana Reyes Richard Ricketts and Mary Beth Kelner Ricketts Salvador Robles and Lisa Trousdale Stephen and Elizabeth Rochlin Carlos Rodriguez '14 Josefina Rodriguez '06 * Maria Rueca-Bartley '90 Lilia Pena and Esteban Salcedo * Lori Nelson and Philip A. Sandri '83 Jennifer and Christopher Seelenbacher '84 Chris and Trudi Seiwald Geena Serles '10 * Dorothea Cunha Silva '47 Ronald Simpson Luke and Pamela Sims Ms. Bernice Smith '63 Michelle and Scott Smith Ray and Susan Snider Kathleen and Richard C. Soublet '65 Shawn Spicer Hobbs '97 LaTanya St. Charles '87 * Anne L. Stainback Davis '88

James and Sharon Stehr Kevin and Jennifer E. Dlugosh Stein '97 John and Marci Rabbach Stewart '91 Tina and Paul B. Stier '76 Sheila and Richard D. Stokes '56 Emily Stott '13 Diane LaPorte Szala * Gisele Binder Tanasse '98 * Conrado Tapado '93 * Jay and Kristina Taylor Rocio Torres '01 * Dianna Tate Tremblay '98 Maria Corazon Tuason Brandi Weiman Vargas '07 * Max Vasquez * Julian Vaughns '19 * Amy Tran and Sam Verdickt Lawrence and Kristine Venturini Mark Venturini '14 Stephen Twaddell Susan Gladstone and Allan Vandevelde Keri Wagner '18 * Leilani Wagner '02 Linda Walls '64 Vicki Wang and Charles Shih Tracy and Robert Geoffrey Ward Ray and Anne Washmera Steve and Clare Waterloo Ann Keltner Weiss '67 Noah Whitley '18 * Harrison Wilkes '03 * Saba Woldetensae * Dale D. Wong '64 Gen Xie and Cola Chan-Xie *

A SPECIAL THANK YOU TO OUR FIRST-TIME ALUMNI DONORS! Paula Gisi Abraham '68

Glen DeGuzman '93

Thomas Kline '58

Charles L. Peoples '84

Thomas J. Tyler '70

Devin Aduviso '19

James Durkin '68

Edward Lim '92

Alice Powers Love '70

Brandi Weiman Vargas '07

Madeline Jones Ahern '95

Veronica Gallardo '95

Jacob Liu '15

David Republicano '18

Julian Vaughns '19

Leonardo Alonso '19

Maggie Gibson '82

Mary Anne Pastrick Lucia '69

James Republicano '18

Keri Wagner '18

Mary Cunninham Anderson '71

Hannah Green '17

Valerie Mannix '86

Josefina Rodriguez '06

Ari Warmerdam '02

Rita Jo Aragon '95

Joseph Guichard '68

Daniel McGavin '09

Geena Serles '10

Noah Whitley '18

Jacqueline Belloso '13

Sean Harding '11

Robert McNair '38

LaTanya St. Charles '87

Harrison Wilkes '03

James Bramble '15

Stacey Harris '93

Benjamin Musson '97

Gisele Binder Tanasse '98

Kevin Bremond '94

James K. Heatherman '64

Jhe Nedd '97

Conrado Tapado '93

Jill Burns '94

Malcolm Hoyle '08

Declan O'Connell '69

Nicholas Thomson '03

Anekaila Crevani '16

Sarah Kammer '92

Reena Alfonso Palacio '97

Rocio Torres '01

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AREFORYOU READY THE THANK YOU TO OUR 2019 CRAB FEED SPONSORS • 20 SJND

20• PI LOTS

BLUE & ORANGE BOWL

• Little House Cafe • 20/20 Productions Inc • Robert & Stephanie Doud in name of McGuire and Hester Foundation

• Beacon Pointe Advisors • Blaisdell's Office Supplies • Bladium Sports & Fitness Club • Brown & Brown Insurance • Diane M Cunningham • Amy's Moveable Feast • DJ by the Bay • RB Construction

CALLING ALL CHEERLEADERS, COACHES, REFEREES AND PLAYERS! Saint Joseph Notre Dame High School invites you to suit up, get off the bench and join the game for a night of bidding to benefit Tuition Assistance and Athletics.

For tickets, to sponsor, donate items or volunteer at the Crab Feed and Auction, please contact Event Coordinator Nicky Hagan at nhagan@sjnd.org or (510)995-9454

BID LIKE A CHAMPION. www.sjnd.org/crabfeed

Saturday

02.01.20

5 p.m. – 10 p.m.

Kelly Gymnasium

Alameda, CA

2019 Grand Reunion Celebration Alumni and former faculty attended the annual SJND Grand Reunion & Party in the Quad on June 8, 2019.

Over 200 Alumni from SJND Classes spanning 1949 to 2014 returned to campus for the celebration, which included a special appearance by comedian and star of “Hangin’ with Mr. Cooper,” Mark Curry ’79.

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4 1. The Class of 1999 gathers for a group photo with their Future Pilots.

2. Members of the Class of 1989, Brenda Cavanaugh Dowd, Joan Ralph, Susan Crawford and Michelle Johnson Hernandez, strike a pose on the gym floor.

3. The Class of 1979 takes a moment from celebrating to take a photo on campus.

4. After the Grand Reunion, the Class of 1989 continued their celebration at Almanac Beer Co. in Alameda.

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5. Guests enjoyed live music by Henry Call ’79 and the R.S.B. Band.

ALUMNI EVENTS

Class of 1969 Celebrates 50 Years

Members of the Notre Dame High School and Saint Joseph High School Class of 1969 celebrated their 50th high school reunion on June 8, 2019. The former Falcons and Pilots joined together for a special luncheon on the SJND Campus, during which they reminisced on old times and honored the classmates they’ve lost.

The class also attended a reunion Mass where they received their Golden Diplomas.

Celebrations continued the following day with a gathering at the home of Kerry O’Hara Plain ’70.

Save the Date!

2020 Grand Reunion & Party in the Quad Saturday, June 6, 2020 on the SJND Campus

All SJND Alumni are invited to this family-friendly celebration on Chestnut Street. This year’s Grand Reunion will celebrate the following classes with milestone reunions: SJND Classes 1945, 1950, 1955, 1960, 1965, 1975, 1980, 1985, 1990, 1995, 2000, 2005, 2010 and 2015.

Class of 1970 Golden Reunion

Saturday, June 6, 2020 on the SJND Campus

Alumni Present at PilotCon Leadership Conference SJND Alumni Jonathan Gordon '96, Danielle Pomeroy ’13, Alicia Dlugosh Trost ’95, Ayrton Cinco '14 and Rebecca Rochlin ’17 returned to campus to speak at SJND’s PilotCon Student Leadership Conference on June 5, 2019.

Formal invitations to be mailed in April.

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ALUMNI NOTES

WHERE OUR PILOTS ARE FLYING NOW 2010s Peli Woods ’18, a student at the Boston Conservatory at Berklee, starred in Bay Area Musicals’ production of Hairspray at the Victoria Theatre in San Francisco this summer.

Stephanie Sanchez ‘17 is currently studying Theatre Performance and Early Childhood Education at Fordham University.

Stephanie shares, “I am eternally grateful for the home that the SJND Theatre Program provided for me.

Now, I am living my dreams learning from the best Tony Award-winning professors and working alongside the new generation of theatre makers in New York City.”

Lea Akima ’17 is currently majoring in Sociology and minoring in Theatre and Performance Studies at UC Berkeley. At Cal, Lea is a part of the Drawn to Scale a capella group, has Alisa Snow '17 is pursuing a performed with two AFX dance groups, and most recently, Lea starred major in Applied Physics and a Drama minor at UC Irvine. in “Walls,” an original musical.

Chloe Baquiran ‘17 attends school in Southern California where she is studying Psychology and Criminology.

When she’s not in school, Chloe loves to dance! She recently completed a 10-week dance intensive at Full Out Studios in Oakland.

Grace Norris ‘17 is in her third year at University of Colorado Boulder, where she continues to immerse herself in performance and dance classes.

Diego Sanchez ‘17 spent his spring quarter in Washington, D.C. interning in Senator Kamala Harris’s office. He is currently interning with Senator Harris's presidential campaign and playing an integral role in opening her Oakland office.

Joanna Fontillas ’15

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Emily Stehr '17 got to meet and pose for a photo with Senator Kamala Harris during the presidential candidate's visit to Dartmouth College where Emily is studying Sociology, with minors in Education and Native American Studies.

Bennison Flores '16 is a student at Cal Poly San Luis Obispo and recently participated in the 30th Annual Pilipinx Cultural Night. The show is created and performed by students in the club for the San Luis Obispo community to celebrate and showcase Filipino culture through a unique production of acting, singing, modern and traditional dancing.

Daniela Chaparro ’12 is obsessed with sound and music, and has recently devoted most of their time to creating new soundscapes for theatre at Shotgun Players in Berkeley. After graduating from UC San Diego to learn more about audio recording and editing, Daniela found their way back to theatrical production and will be heading to Ohio University to study Theatrical Sound Design.

Aaron Thomas Ramos ’16 is working as a process engineering intern at Genentech in Oceanside, Calif.

Congratulations to Garrett Monteiro '16 for taking a risk and pursuing his dream of working in the themed entertainment industry.

Garret decided to take a quarter off from his software engineer studies at California Polytechnic State University and intern at Worldbuildr, Inc.

Congratulations to Nikko DeGrano ’12 on becoming a Combat Medic in the United States Army. He is pictured with his parents, Tim DeGrano ’83 and Gia Quintero DeGrano ’83.

Alex Mason ’99, Gabriel Arias-Sheridan '14 , Nick Ratto ’12 and Coach Tony Fong.

The Alumni Office was honored to welcome back Carmela Valderrama '12 as the Senior Presentation Ceremony Alumna Speaker in May. Carmela is currently enrolled at California State University Hayward, taking courses in their Pre-Professional Health Academic Program before she applies to medical school.

Mario Briones ’11 is working as a Human Resources Assistant at San Francisco Museum of Modern Art. Congratulations to Joseph Eusebio ’10 who is attending dental school at Roseman University College in Utah.

Elijah Fisher ’12

Joanna Fontillas ’15 graduated with her BFA in Acting for the Stage and Screen from Azuza Pacific University. Jace starred in her first short film out this fall called "Dinner in Room 307." She also has a web series called “The Plane Truth” which is being submitted to film festivals.

Congratulations to Dana Pineda ’15 on her graduation from San Diego State University with a degree in International Security and Conflict Resolution. Following graduation, Dana was hired as a Development Associate for Code for America. She is pictured her celebrating with her parent Tomas and Normie.

Elijah Fisher ’12 is in his second year of graduate school at the University of Montana where he is pursuing his MFA in Acting.

Matthew Hagins-Perry ’10 is in his fourth year as a doctoral student studying clinical psychology. He is currently working at Discovery Behavioral Health Southern California where he counsels adolescents and adults with eating disorders.

Alumni Alex Mason ’99, Gabriel Arias-Sheridan '14 and Nick Ratto ’12 continue to assist Coach Tony Fong with the Cross Country and Track Programs at SJND.

Garrett Monteiro '16

2000s Congratulations to Jomar Martinez ’09 who recently starred in the classic musical “Flower Drums Song” by Rodgers & Hammerstein produced by Palo Alto Players.

Daniela Chaparro ’12

John Archer ’08

Congratulations to John Archer ’08 and his beautiful wife, Allyson on the birth of their handsome son, Benjamin David Archer.

Mario Briones ’11

Shaun Tuazon ‘05

Diego Sanchez ‘17

Dana Pineda ’15

Nick Quintell ‘05

Patrick Corder ’98

Carmela Valderrama '12

Diego Sanchez ‘17

Sean Mannix ’81 and Paul Villa ’81

Aaron Thomas Ramos ’16

Ryan Ochoa '98

Rich Soublet ’00

Emily Stehr '17

Jomar Martinez ’09

Marielle Heller '97

SJND is the place where life-long friendships are formed, and these friends are proof of just that! They have stood by each other’s sides during life’s biggest moments.

Congratulations to Jasmine Frazier ’09 on her recent wedding. Standing beside her are matron of honor Ciara Robinson Jacob ’08 and bridesmaid Jazmine Garland ’08.

Grace Norris ‘17

Nick Quintell ‘05 is a recruiter by day and musical theatre performer by night! Since graduating from SJND, Nick has performed with theatre companies all over the Bay Area.

Shaun Tuazon ‘05 is a proud member of the Actors' Equity Association working as an actor and designer in Southern California.

Joseph Eusebio ’10

Matthew Hagins-Perry ’10

Rich Soublet ’00 currently lives in San Diego. He has made a name for himself as a headshot and production photographer, photographing productions at Old Globe Theater & Poway Onstage.

Peli Woods ’18

Lea Akima ’17

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ALUMNI NOTES

1990s Congrats to Patrick Corder ’98 who was recently named President of the Alameda Firefighters Union.

Congratulations to Ryan Ochoa '98 and his beautiful bride, Katie Petitti on their recent wedding.

They were married at the Saint Helena Catholic Church.

Congratulations to Kate E. Eberhard McCaffrey ’97 on being named in the 2019 list of America’s Best Real Estate Professionals.

Marielle Heller '97 worked with Tom Hanks for her new film A Beautiful Day in the Neighborhood.

This is Marielle’s third directorial film project, which stars Tom Hanks as Mister Rogers.

1980s

Talk Junkies Films and Urban Native Horror, a new genre in horror cinema.

SJND Sweethearts, Rodolfo Porciuncula '86 and Jenny LaTorre Porciuncula '86 celebrated their 30th anniversary with a cruise. Wishing you many more years of happiness!

Congratulations to Michelle Ybarra Bas '89 on her recent promotion to Captain in the United States Coast Guard.

Congratulations to Ray Natac '84 who retired from American Airlines in June 2019. He is looking forward to moving back to Alameda by the end of year.

Mike Jones ’83 lives in Atlanta with his family and was recently promoted to lead the commercial sales teams for Nielsen BASES North America, supporting Fortune 100 companies.

Sean Mannix ’81 and Paul Villa ’81, both living in Texas, met up at the National War in the Pacific Museum in Fredericksburg, Texas.

Sean is the Chief of Police in Cedar Park, and Paul teaches social studies at Our Lady of the Hills Catholic High School in Kerrville.

Mike J. Marin ’89 (Navajo/Laguna Pueblo/Washoe) is an independent filmmaker and the founder of Real

Tim DeGrano ’83, Nikko DeGrano ’12 and Gia Quintero DeGrano ’83

1970s Shirley Orille Brazis '78 is pictured here with her daughter, Emily, who graduated this year from the University of San Francisco. Shirley continues to work as a college educator and workforce development specialist.

1960s

Janice Cantu ’66 and her husband, Grant recently took a safari trip to Namibia. She was excited to report that they saw elephants, lions, leopards, hippos, rhinos and even exotic birds on the trip.

Alumni Council Member Donna Marie Ferro '65 and her beloved dog, Carlo the Magnificent strike a pose on the red carpet at the Doris Day Poodle Festival in Carmel.

Gary Anderegg ’65 wrote in to let us know he is enjoying his retirement and recently traveled to Rome, Greece and Croatia.

Jasmine Frazier '09, Jazmine Garland '08 and Ciara Robinson Jacob '08

Kathie Montserrat and Betsy Norris

Donna Marie Ferro '65

Shirley Orille Brazis '78

Michelle Ybarra Bas '89

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Mike J. Marin ’89

Mike Jones ’83

Kathie Montserrat and Betsy Norris, two of our beloved former faculty members, enjoyed an afternoon at the movies watching Downton Abbey.

Janice Cantu ’66

Ray Natac '84

Rodolfo Porciuncula '86 and Jenny LaTorre Porciuncula '86

Congratulations to the SJND Athletic Hall of Fame Class of 2020!

• The 1965 Men's Basketball Team

• Alex Harris '04

• Chris Aria '08

• Joe Nelson '93

• Dan Curry (dec.)

• Jennifer RadeckeNoble '02

Tennis

Former Athletic Director and Supporter

• Phoebe Grunt '13 Volleyball

Basketball Baseball

Swimming

• Ken Rodrigues Supporter

Join us in celebrating the inductees’ athletic achievements at the

2020 Induction Ceremony and Dinner Saturday, April 25, 2020

Kelly Gymnasium at SJND ••• Visit www.sjnd.org/fame to learn more and to purchase tickets.

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PILOT PROFILE

Henry Awayan ’94

Professional Baker and Owner of Whisk Cake Creations Initially a one-man operation based out of a commissary kitchen on the old Alameda naval base, today, Whisk is comprised of six employees and operates out of its own Alameda studio, where they crank out 50 custom cakes per week. Pictures of their creative, moutherwatering confections fill their Facebook and Instagram feeds, from elegant, tiered wedding cakes, to an astronaut-donned birthday cake, and one that looks identical to carefullycrafted sushi rolls. Henry’s favorite cake to date is an operating wedding cake which was designed to look like a wine barrel and was specially-rigged to pour wine for toasts.

Henry Awayan began baking cakes at age 10. His first creation, a welcome-home cake for his mom who was traveling home from the Philippines, didn’t turn out.

“It was rock hard,” Henry laughed. “No one ate it!”

Fast forward to 2019, Henry is a well-known professional baker who has appeared on Food Network. His flourishing custom cake studio, Whisk Cake Creations, is a “Best of Alameda” winner and the go-to spot for Greater Bay Area customers seeking a special occasion cake: from birthday cakes to baby shower cakes and everything in between.

Yet Henry admits he never expected baking would become his career.

“I thought I would go into engineering, or architecture, or maybe something in the medical field,” Henry explained.

Like many young people, Henry recalls facing the daunting challenge of determining where to go to college and what to do in life. He sought advice from his counselor, Mr. Sickenger, who asked about his hobbies and encouraged him to look into culinary school.

“The rest is history,” Henry said.

After graduating from culinary and pastry school, Henry worked in the hospitality industry for several years, refining his craft at different bakeries, hotels and catering companies. In 2015, he decided to finally act upon the idea of opening his own cake business, and Whisk Cake Creations was born.

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“SJND definitely played a role in deciding to keep my business in Alameda. It always goes back to the community.”

The latest addition to their menu? “Pup Cakes” made with dog-friendly ingredients and made to look like your furry, four-legged friend.

Outside of Whisk, Henry is a father to two children whom both attend St. Joseph Elementary School. He met his wife through his baking profession, after a bride whose cake he was making suggested he meet her sister. They’ve been married for 11 years. Henry credits his supportive family with giving him the courage to take the leap and start his own business.

“I thought, I can’t teach my kids to follow their dreams if I don’t follow my own,” he said.

Henry has fond memories of SJND and its faculty. He speaks about the encouragement he received from Mr. Ritter, memories from Mr. Fong’s science lab, and the lasting impact Mr. Sickenger had on him. Inspired by the Catholic education he received and the community it helped create, Henry frequently gives back to SJND, donating cakes for special occasions and events.

“SJND definitely played a role in deciding to keep my business in Alameda,” he said. “It always goes back to the community.”

Spring 2009 Update 3

PILOT ATHLETICS

SJND Welcomes New Athletic Director and Athletic Coordinator SJND is happy to welcome Carlos Arriaga as the new Athletic Director. Carlos is no stranger to high school athletics; he has served in Catholic education for 21 years and began working in athletic administration in 2006, most recently as an Associate Athletic Director.

“I’ve witnessed tremendous personal and moral character growth among coaches, students, and teams… It is this very work that inspires and strengthens me” Carlos says SJND’s unique community and storied athletic program grounded in faith is what drew him to the role.

“My experience has exceeded my expectations from the amount of warmth, care, and support from the SJND community. Everyone has been so welcoming and everywhere I’ve turned, someone has extended themselves wanting to know how they can be of help.

I’ve been so humbled by this generosity… It’s a direct reflection of the care that goes into our students and I feel so fortunate to have landed here,” said Carlos.

Carlos brings a wealth of experience to SJND Athletics and looks forward to further bridging the connection between sport and faith.

“I’ve witnessed tremendous personal and moral character growth among coaches, students, and teams when there is a deeper understanding of this connection, and it is articulated, and practiced… It is this very work that inspires and strengthens me,” he added.

While not new to the Pilot community, SJND also welcomes alumna Jessica de Mesa ’12 as Athletic Coordinator. Previously, Jessica served as Learning Support Coordinator and Counseling Administrative Assistant at SJND.

Pilot’s Act of Sportsmanship Catches Attention of Local, National Media After a Concord High School athlete took a bad fall in the 2019 NCS Track & Field Meet of Champions 800 meter race, a picture of Emily Perez ’19 helping carry the athlete off the track spread across social media. The photo and Emily’s part in helping the athlete was picked up by news outlets ranging from The Mercury News and the San Francisco Chronicle, to Runner’s World and USA Today.

Following a successful running career at SJND, Emily made her debut this fall as a member of the Oregon State University Cross Country and Track & Field Programs.

Congrats, Emily! You make us all Proud to be Pilots!

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Spring Sports Teams Make NCS Appearances

SOFTBALL

SJND Softball (18-3) earned the #4 seed in the NCS Division 3 playoffs. Following playoff victories against Encinal and Eureka, the Pilots reached the NCS semifinals but fell to Marin Catholic.

GOLF Jason De Ocampo ’19 qualified and represented SJND at the NCS Division 2 Qualifier Tournament at Peacock Gap Golf Club in San Rafael and shot an 84.

BASEBALL SJND Baseball (16-9) earned the #8 seed in the NCS Division 4 playoffs. After a hard-fought game, the Pilots lost to Campolindo 3-4 in the first round.

TRACK AND FIELD

Photo credit: Doug Duran/Bay Area News Group

The SJND Track and Field team had a successful postseason, participating in multiple events in the NCS Class A Championships. Emily Perez ’19 would go on to compete in the NCS Meet of Champions at Diablo Valley College where she placed 10th in the 800 meter event.

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IN MEMORIAM

Remembering Daniel Curry

The Voice of the Pilots JULY 1, 1951 - SEPTEMBER 20, 2019 Mr. Daniel Curry passed away in September following a courageous battle with cancer. Dan served the SJND community for 17 years, including as Athletic Director, Associate Athletic Director, P.E. and health teacher, and as the beloved voice of the Pilots at many athletic competitions.

As a young child growing up in Oakland, Dan always loved sports. He graduated from St. Mary’s College High School in Berkeley and went on to earn his degree in English Literature from Gonzaga University. In 1973, Dan began teaching and coaching at a high school in Billings, Montana. Dan coached football, basketball, track and even drove the team bus. If there is a sport that Dan truly fell in love with, it was volleyball. In 1978, Dan served as the Director of Operations for the Seattle Smashers, a professional volleyball team. Throughout his life, he helped USA Volleyball and served as a member of the All Tournament Committee.

In the 80s and 90s, Dan entered collegiate athletic administration where his passions served various institutions, such as Gonzaga University, Santa Clara University and San Jose State University. Dan’s talents included serving as a public address announcer and a radio color commentator. Most recently, he worked as the emcee and announcer at Kevin Durant's Fantasy Basketball Camps.

Dan blessed the SJND community in 2000 when he was hired as Athletic Director and Health and Physical Education teacher. Under his leadership, SJND won dozens of league titles, six North Coast Section Championships and two CIF State Championships in various sports. He was a key figure in the reconstruction

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and renovation of the Kelly Gymnasium which opened in 2007. Dan also helped organize SJND's current Booster Club which helps generate funds for athletics. As the voice of the Pilots, he introduced the starting lineups and read sponsorships during North Coast Section and CIF State Championship events.

Dan was a big supporter of student activities, pictured here on a Kairos retreat with fellow SJND Athletics staff and friends, Mr. Pondok, Coach Castillo and Coach Lippi.

Dan’s kind demeanor and care for SJND and its students was evident in everything he did.

Over the years, Dan mentored many coaches and developed them into great role models for studentathletes. He participated in school activities, such as retreats, field trips and theater. Dan even had a guest cameo appearance in one of the SJND musical productions and received a huge roar from the crowd when he appeared on stage. In 2011, Dan received the California State Athletic Directors Association, Section Athletic Director of the Year award for the North Coast Section. He resigned in 2011 as the Athletic Director but remained a part of the community as a teacher until 2017 when he officially retired.

We will fondly remember Dan’s warm voice ringing throughout the Kelly Gym for years to come. He will be greatly missed by all.

Leave a Lasting Legacy At SJND Support students of today and tomorrow in becoming confident leaders.

SJND invites alumni and friends to consider joining the Heritage Circle by including Saint Joseph Notre Dame High School in your estate plan.

Visit www.sjnd.org/planned-giving to learn more.

To inquire or to notify SJND of your intentions to give, please contact Assistant Principal of Institutional Advancement Mollie McFarland at mmcfarland@sjnd.org, (510) 996-9456.

INMemoriam Tanya Alexieff ’65

Mary Joyce ’54

Michael Phelps ’63

Joseph Abendanio ’82

Tom Goldt ’58

Uncle of Andrea ’01 and Adrian ’19 Abendanio

Brother of Roy Goldt ’55

Brother of Stephen Phelps ’62 (dec.) and Paul Phelps ’70

Janice Vuletich Beahm ’78

Lawrence Haun ’71

Sister of Denise Vuletich Silva ’76

Brother of Kathleen Haun Standafer ’73 (dec.)

Thomas Bertram ’47

Greg Koehler ’51

Father of Gail Sousa Rodrigues ’70, Grandfather of Jennifer ’96 and Stephen ’99 Rodrigues and Shannon Atthowe ’11

Frank Breunig ’46

Louise Koepf ’36

Betty Lucas Spingola ’45

Margaret Brophy Byrne ’50

Sister of William Koepf ’39 (dec.), Katherine Koeph ’40 (dec.), John L. Koepf ’42 (dec.) and James E. Koepf ’52

Daniel Curry Former SJND Athletic Director and Faculty Member

Stephen KoneffKlatt ’97

John Sousa ’47

Sister of Helena Lucas Marich ’38 (dec.), Emma Lucas Beland '42 (dec.), Walter Lucas Jr. '48 (dec.), Beverly Lucas Splan '51; Aunt of Donna Campbell '62, Michael Liserra '63, Marie Marich Tapia ’66, John Campbell ’66, Stephen Liserra '67, Tanjore Splan '72, Laurette Splan Mari '73, Claire Splan '78; and Great Aunt of Paula Tapia ‘96

James Collins ’59

Brother of Vanessa ’99, Nicolas ’02 and Samuel ’06 KoneffKlatt

Brother of John Collins ’60

Thomas Lyons ’76

Virginia Davis ’71

Barbara Ann Mack Turner ’46

Sister of Pamela Davis ’69

Brother of Susan Mary Lyons Gardner ’66, Anne ’74 and John ’80 Lyons

Nina Coleman Freeman ’62

Antoinette O’Guinn McAlpin ’75

Uncle of Mark Zimmerman ’68

Sister of Sister Martin de Porres Coleman ’51 and Hayward Coleman ’64

Sister of Thomas O’Guinn ’77, Theresa O’Guinn ’79 and David O’Guinn ’82

George Freuler ’49

John McCarthy ’69

Brother of Robert Freuler ’60

Harley Medeiros ’67

Robert Weber ’44

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