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Mater Dei High School Magazine • Vol. XII, No. 2 • Winter 2005 - 06 • www.materdei.org • Mater Dei High School President’s Letter 1202 West Edinger Avenue Dear Mater Dei the new Mater Dei Athletics & Aquatics Santa Ana, CA 92707-2191 Family, Complex. We’ve discussed the planning (714) 754-7711 and design of this proposed new state-of- As I write this letter, the-art complex complete with a 3,000 seat www.materdei.org our students have gymnasium with 3 full-size practice courts; Administration 2005-06 just completed their 4,000 sq. ft. weight room and conditioning Most Rev. Tod D. Brown, D.D. first semester final center; 12-lane pool and aquatics center; Bishop of Orange exams and are surg- Monarch Hall/Walls of Fame; training and Patrick Murphy ing through the sec- rehabilitation facility; wrestling room; team Reverend Gerald M. Horan, O.S.M. ond semester, which will culminate with the locker rooms and coaching offices. Finally, Superintendent of Catholic Schools graduation of the Class of 2006 at the UCI- that long awaited dream is becoming a real- Bren Center on Saturday, May 27, 2006. As ity as a colossal block and steel building Patrick Murphy our seniors eagerly await news regarding President rises out of the ground right before our eyes! college admissions, the largest group of 8th As I write this, the block and steel infra- Frances Clare graders in more than two decades applied Principal for admission to Mater Dei hoping to structure on the locker and team rooms, become members of the Class of 2010. athletics and coaches offices, training and Greg Dhuyvetter ‘77 rehab center and wrestling and weight Assistant Principal, As we experience the excitement of the pres- training facilities are almost complete. The Academic Services, Admissions & Technology ent and anticipate a bright future for our excavation of the pool and aquatics com- great school, I want to take the time to plex is winding down and the underground Terry Gusiff acknowledge and thank the entire Mater Dei electrical and piping systems are about to Assistant Principal, Community for your amazing and heartfelt Student Services be installed. The block wall construction response to the victims of Hurricane Katrina on the main gym itself will begin shortly. If Kathleen Immel along the Gulf Coast. Under the extraordi- we are fortunate enough to continue to Assistant Principal, nary leadership of Helen Steves, MDHS enjoy a dry winter and spring, our construc- Faculty Services & Personnel Director of Campus Ministry, her Campus tion timelines indicate that we will open our Ministry staff and students, the MDHS new Athletics & Aquatics Complex in Dave Taylor Community stretched out its collective September 2006. Vice President of Business Services reach and embraced two wonderful Catholic What an amazing and exciting time in the Jonathan Tufo ‘91 high schools in Covington, Louisiana (St. history of Monarch Athletics! We are truly Vice President of Advancement Scholastica and St. Paul’s) in an effort to help them recover, rebuild and rebound blessed and very grateful for the support of Office of Advancement & Alumni from the incredible natural disaster and Bishop Tod D. Brown and his Diocesan Pamela Coe tragedy they suffered. The response of grat- staff; our incredibly talented and dedicated Director of Grants & Media Relations itude and hopefulness that Mater Dei has Advancement Team under the stellar lead- ership and direction of Jonathan Tufo ’91; Melinda Craft received back from the adults and students our MD2000 Blue Ribbon Master Plan Advancement Administrative Assistant of St. Scholastica and St. Paul’s High Schools has been overwhelming. Committee and MD2000 Capital Campaign Kathleen Kelly ‘94 Executive Committee; and our caring and Director of Publications However, our caring outreach to these generous MD2000 Athletics & Aquatics schools in Louisiana does not and will not Complex benefactors and donors, without Joseph Medlin ‘98 end with the very generous cash and gift whom none of this would be possible. Director of Alumni Advancement card donations from the Mater Dei Community. Again, under the direction of It is my sincere promise and pledge, on Kellie Pendergest Helen Steves, a group of MD faculty, staff behalf of Principal Frances Clare and the Director of Admissions Marketing & entire MDHS administration, faculty and Special Events and students will be traveling to Louisiana during the Easter Break to spend a week of staff, that we will continue to do everything possible, within our human capabilities, to Scarlet&Gray Magazine “hands on” service, help and support to the communities of St. Scholastica and St. provide the best quality Catholic education to present and future Monarchs. May God Winter 2005 - 06 Paul’s. I sincerely thank, commend and Bless, guide and protect the entire Vol. XII, No. 2 applaud Ms. Steves, her CM team and our MD students for their dedication, commit- Mater Dei Community. Mater Dei High School in the Diocese of ment, and personal sacrifice in continuing Orange, mindful of its mission to be witness to reach out to those in need in our local Sincerely in Mater Dei, to the love of Christ for all, believes every per- community, across our great country and son, as a child of God, regardless of race, condition, or age, has equal dignity and an throughout the world. inalienable right to an education. Therefore, no qualified student will be denied admission Over the course of the past few years in to this school on the basis of sex, race, color, each Winter edition of the Scarlet & Gray Patrick Murphy or national origin. Magazine, I have written about the dream of President

2 Scarlet &Gray Magazine • Winter 2005 - 06 Around Campus MDHS Christmas Outreachs Helps Thousands Once again, the entire Charities was provided Society continued their tradition of deliv- Mater Dei Community with wrapped gifts and ering stockings to Thomas House went above and beyond blankets. Shelter in Garden Grove. Nearly every during the various In addition to the member of NHS participated. Christmas Outreach proj- adopted families, the Sophomore members donated the ects of 2005. Athletic dance team fulfilled the stockings, the junior members donated teams, clubs, teachers Christmas wishes of over stocking stuffers for girls and the senior and individual students all 60 children from members donated stocking stuffers for got into the holiday spirit Catholic Worker. The boys. A few Saturdays before by bringing Christmas to team bought gifts and Christmas, members of NHS met on people in the community stockings for each of the campus to stuff over 400 stockings. for whom otherwise it Members of the girls’ basketball kids. After the gifts were The children of Thomas House Shelter would have been just team get into the spirit wrapping delivered the dance received wrapped gifts donated by the another day. gifts for their adopted family team, the band and girls’ soccer team. This year’s outreach started with color guard decorated the Catholic Individual students and guests of the Campus Ministry organizing the adop- Worker house and threw a Christmas annual Christmas at the Corner celebra- tion of local families. Over 15 campus party. There were cookies, crafts and an tion got into the spirit by bringing teams, clubs and classes adopted a total all around good time for a number of wrapped gifts that were delivered to the of 50 families. Each family, through the children who don’t have a permanent children at Catholic Worker. In addition, generosity of the Mater Dei community place to call home. over 100 new blankets were donated and Our Lady of La Vang Catholic The members of the National Honor and delivered to Catholic Worker. Thank you to everyone who helped make the 2005 Christmas Outreach the best ever! The Advancement Office Campus Ministry Leadership The Fashion Club MDHS Families Academic Decathlon Campers Girls’ Basketball Mrs. Carol Koppenheffer and ASB Choir Girls’ Soccer her Religion Classes Band Color Guard Hockey Club Pep Squad Baseball The Dance Team Learning Center Pride Team Boys’ Basketball Faculty & Staff MDHS Alumni Renaissance Students Speak Out ESCAPE was the brainchild of senior Christie Hamers, and with the help of a few friends and Ms. Helen Steves in Campus Ministry, she made that dream come true this year. We asked a few instru- mental people how this group came about and what makes it so special. With the support of Hamers is assisted are led by Grandstaff and Akers. the Campus Ministry in the planning and The sessions have been extremely well staff and the help of a carrying out of the attended thus far and usually fill the few classmates, senior lunch time sessions chapel near capacity. Following each Campus Ministry by her classmates, ESCAPE meeting, the group is invited Commissioner ALICIA QUIROS, to eat lunch together in the chapel CHRISTIE HAMERS DANNY CAMPBELL, annex as an extension of the session. brought ESCAPE to REGINA GALASSI, The first and second ESCAPE meetings life. C ASSIDY were held shortly after students had ESCAPE is a praise GRANDSTAFF and been on school retreats. This was a and worship group that Members of ESCAPE enjoy lunch JENNA AKERS. great way for them to continue the faith meets one to two times following their first meeting Quiros, a fellow sharing experience and once students a month during lunch Campus Ministry attended ESCAPE the majority came in the chapel. Christie had the idea last Commissioner, has this to say about back again and again. year and as a senior was thrilled to see ESCAPE, “In the ESCAPE sessions you With only seniors running the sessions it come to fruition. “Near the end of get to share your love of Jesus with right now, Hamers is looking forward to last school year, I was sitting in church everyone and get a positive boost for passing the torch along to a few lower- and I suddenly had the idea to start a the week.” classmen following this school year. praise and worship group. I knew that Campbell provides the music for both She would love to see the sessions a lot of people loved it and that it was upper and lower lunch sessions, playing become a frequent part of both upper an excellent way for us to get closer to the guitar and leading the group in and lower lunch periods for years to God,” said Hamers. song. The lower lunch ESCAPE groups come.

Scarlet 3 &Gray Magazine • Winter 2005 - 06 Around Campus An Ongoing Relationship Though months have passed and could buy school supplies and help and thankful to the students making many areas have been cleaned up and repair physical damage on the schools’ the trip. “We are asking a lot of our rebuilt, there is still a great deal of work campuses. students with the preparation and time to be done to meet the needs of the Three students and three administra- away from home, but in the end I know communities affected by Hurricane tors from the schools were at the they will get a great deal out of the Katrina. Following the terrible events Family Mass last October and were experience,” Ms. Steves said. of that August 2005 disaster, Mater Dei overwhelmed when presented with the In preparation for this trip the stu- began a relationship with two schools gift. It was a very emotionally charged dents meet regularly to pray and reflect in Covington, LA., St. Scholastica and visit and the relationships that were on the opportunity they have been St. Paul’s. built between the schools continue to given to reach out to others. They are this day. also spearheading the efforts for the Since the Family Mass, cards have annual Lenten Drive that will benefit been exchanged, e-mails have been our friends in New Orleans. Each year sent and phone calls have been made. the Lenten Drive benefits a different Mater Dei students have formed lasting organization somehow related to Mater friendships with their peers from across Dei. “This year we didn’t have to go the country. A number of these friend- looking for an outreach project, this ships will be solidified when, under the one came to us,” said Ms. Steves. guidance of MD Campus Ministry, a The group will depart on Monday, group of 16 Mater Dei students travel April 17 and return on Friday, April 21. to New Orleans during Easter vacation. During those five days they will stay A relationship was created between the students Through applications, interviews and with host families from St. Scholastica and administrators from St. Scholasitca, St. Paul’s and the Mater Dei community that will prayer, these 15 students have decided and St. Paul’s, and take part in out- continue for years and years to come. to give up their Easter Vacation to help reach projects organized by the the victims of one of the worst natural schools’ administrators. From painting Special outreach projects began at disasters our country has ever seen. and building to spending time with vic- Mater Dei to raise funds and supply gift Campus Ministry Director MS. HELEN tims of Hurricane Katrina, these MD cards to help the students of St. STEVES was the driving force behind students will step out of their own Scholastica and St. Paul’s. In addition this trip and will travel with the students small, comfortable worlds to help bring to on-campus fundraising, the collec- to New Orleans. She will be accompa- a bit of relief to New Orleans and its tion at the annual Family Mass went to nied by MR. & MRS. STEVE VIAU, MRS. residents. The two groups will cele- St. Scholastica and St. Paul’s. SUE DUFFY, MS. MAURISSA GENEREUX brate a special Mass together on Friday Following those weeks of outreach and ‘93 and MR. PATRICK MURPHY and his before the MD group returns home. the Family Mass, hundreds of dollars in family. If you would like to contribute to this Target and Walmart gift cards and over Ms. Steves is thrilled with the ongoing relationship, please contact $50,000 was donated so students response of the entire student body Campus Ministry at (714) 850-9556.

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4 Scarlet &Gray Magazine • Winter 2005 - 06 Around Campus MD Student Joins Newport Beach City Council Sophomore KELLY Newport Beach High school residents student to be selected to the council. DONAHUE recently are selected for the Youth Council to act Each selected member serves a one became a member in an advisory capacity to the City year term and is reviewed by the City of the Newport Council and provide a direct line of Council each May. The Youth Council Beach City Council. communication between the City meets once a month and also volun- Donahue, along Council and the youth of Newport teers regularly at events in the city with 14 other stu- Beach. The responsibility of the Youth throughout the year, such as the dents from Council is to help organize youth events Newport Beach Film Festival, the annu- Newport Harbor, and activities in the community and al Winter Wonderland celebration. Sophomore Kelly Corona del Mar and help promote youth involvement and Donahue has really enjoyed getting the Donahue Sage Hill high interest in community affairs. Kelly is insight into local politics that this expe- schools make up the Youth Council of the only non Newport Beach public rience offers and is looking forward to Newport Beach. school member and the first Mater Dei the rest of her term. Art Awards Students involved Lay was nominated for the award by Santa Ana College’s High School in the Mater Dei Art former MD art teacher MRS. SUSAN Invitational. The piece earned her hon- Department con- WUERER. Following her nomination, orable mention at the Orange County tinue to earn Lay submitted a number of pieces in a Youth Art Month Southern Area Youth awards for their variety of mediums. Her portfolio Show put on the OC Department of outstanding work. earned her the prestigious honor above Education. Senior MARSHA LAY a number of outstanding local high Marsha has always been very interest- was recently school artists. ed in art and began taking classes as a awarded the Duane Lay also received the two awards for sophomore at Mater Dei. She enjoys Senior Marsha Lay Higgin Memorial her colored pencil drawing called “Fish working in a number of mediums her Scholarship by the out of Water.” Last year, the piece favorite of which is colored pencil. California Art Educators Association. earned the McCabe Memorial Award at

Faculty Baby (Girl) Boom Four Mater Dei Faculty Members have welcomed new babies into their lives recently.

Chris and his wife Angie and her hus- Heather were proud band Frank wel- to announce the comed their daugh- birth of their daugh- ter Rosalia Giovanna ter Reaghan Lynn Ripullo on January Segesman on July 11, 2006. 15, 2005.

Chris Segesman ~ Water Polo Coach & Science Teacher Angie Ripullo ~ English Teacher (not pictured)

Matty, his wife Jonathan and his Allison and big wife Rebecca wel- brother Gibson wel- comed their daugh- comed their newest ter Heidi Marin Tufo edition, Harley Rose on January 27, West on January 19, 2006. 2006.

Matty West ~ Girls Soccer Coach & History Teacher Jonathan Tufo ‘91 ~ Vice President of Advancement

Scarlet 5 &Gray Magazine • Winter 2005 - 06 MDHS Sports News Water Polo Makes School History Tennis Serves Up Seventh The boys’ water named Serra League MVP while sopho- polo team made more TIM SIMO and freshman ZACH Consecutive Serra League school history under WHERRY were named first team All-Serra Championship first-year coach League. With a starting lineup that fea- Led by seniors, four-year varsity starters CHRIS SEGESMAN by tured four freshmen and one sophomore, advancing to the the Monarchs are looking forward to next and captains CASSIDY GRANDSTAFF, second round of the season. Construction on the Athletics & MOLLY MCGLONE and ANDREA ZAMUCEN, the girls’ Senior Brendan O’Hara CIF Playoffs. The Aquatics Complex is well underway and Monarchs placed the boys are excited to move into the new tennis second in the tough Serra League and facility, play in the new pool and continue team suc- finished the season with an overall record to improve the MDHS water polo pro- cessfully of 15-12. Senior BRENDAN O’HARA was gram next season. defended its Serra Cross Country Still Running Strong League The boys’ cross country team placed DAVIS placed third and sophomore title for the two runners in the top ten at the Serra JESSIE LEIMKUHLER placed fourth. The seventh League Finals. Junior LUIS GALLARDO team then advanced to the CIF 4-year varsity tennis players, consecu- placed fifth and advanced to the CIF Championships where they finished (l to r) Cassidy Grandstaff, Molly tive year, McGlone and Andrea Zamucen Individual Championships where he fin- 12th. going ished 18th overall. Senior JOSEPH A number of notable runners will be undefeated in league play. Ending the KOVACICH was a tremendous leader all back next year including sophomore season with a 14-7 record, the Monarchs year for the Monarchs and placed sixth RICHARD DEMARCO, freshman ERIC faced eight out of the ten top ranked at Serra League Finals. HANSEN, and sophomore MEGHAN teams in Orange County. The team also On the girls’ side, the Monarchs placed MCNAMARA as well as the aforemen- participated in the Corona Del Mar High three runners in the top five at the Serra tioned athletes. With this solid founda- School tournament featuring 16 top League Finals and won a Serra League tion in place, Coach RICK MARTINEZ ‘83 teams from the state. Six players made Championship. Senior ANDREA AGUILAR is looking forward to the future of Mater the All-Serra League Team: RACHEL COX placed second, sophomore LAUREN Dei cross country. AND ELIZABETH VAN'T HOF for singles, and Team Raises the Bar for Future MD Golfers ZAMUCEN and KELLI KAWABE, GRANDSTAFF and LESLIE BULLOCK for doubles. The future looks tions, junior KALYN DODGE, sophomore very bright for the MONICA VILLAREAL and freshman Zamucen and Kawabe defeated girls’ golf program. DESIREE DUBREUIL. Dodge was named Grandstaff and Bullock in the finals. Both The team finished second team All-Orange County and doubles teams advanced to the third with an overall qualified in the top 24 for the CIF round of the CIF Individual tournament record of 11-2 and Individual Tournament and advanced to and Van't Hof made it through to the sec- a Serra League the State Regional by winning a five-way ond round. Junior Kalyn Dodge Championship. tie breaker. The team advanced to the second They advanced to the CIF Team With many of the top varsity golfers round of the CIF Team Tournament and Tournament and earned a fifth place fin- returning next year and a junior varsity a final ranking of eighth in Orange ish along with a number 5 ranking in team that went undefeated, Coach Ollie County. With nine girls returning next Orange County. This year’s team was Martin is very excited about things to year, the future of MD girls' tennis looks led by first team All-Serra League selec- come for the Monarch golfers. very bright. 2005 Girls’ Volleyball, The End of an Era It is the end of an era for Mater Dei girls’ League selections MILLER, PAVLIK and volleyball. This was a senior laden team CARROLL. Five seniors have committed to with 15 girls graduating in the spring. continue their volleyball careers at the col- Four of those girls, MEGHAN MEEHAN, legiate level. Miller will play for UCI, Pavlik CHELSEA PAVLIK, MCCALL MILLER and and Meehan will play at Regis University in TAYLOR CARROLL, were four-year varsity Denver, CO., and DANA VANVOORHIS will players. The girls finished the season 25- play for Boston College. ASHLEY 8 and advanced to the CIF Semifinals MAGSANIDE will play college volleyball for where they lost to eventual CIF Northeaster next fall. Champions Mira Costa, the number two When the new gym opens next fall, there The volleyball team looses 15 players to ranked team in the nation. will be an entirely new team to begin the graduation this year The team was led by first team All-Serra next chapter in Mater Dei girls’ volleyball. 6 Scarlet &Gray Magazine • Winter 2005 - 06 MDHS Sports News Monarch Football Team Wins League Title Under the guidance of COACH BRUCE Register All- who was named All-CIF Division I, Serra ROLLINSON ‘67 and behind the arm of County League Most Valuable Offensive Player freshman quarterback MATT BARKLEY, Team, and and a member of the OC Register All- the young Monarchs finished the sea- was named County Team. Sophomore offensive son with an overall record of 8 - 5. The Serra League lineman KHALED HOLMES also earned a Monarchs won a Serra League Most Valuable number of honors. Holmes earned a Championship and advanced to the CIF Lineman. spot on the Cal-Hi Sports Magazine Semifinals. Tavarez was Sophomore Class First Team All-State, The Monarch defense was led by sen- also named the OC ior All-CIF to the OC Register All- Southern Register All- County Serra League defensive player Section, All- County team of the year, senior linebacker Second Team CIF Division I and was The Joey Tavarez and was andSerra League Most Valuable Player. named first Califlorida Another defensive standout was senior team All- Bowl selec- MICHAEL HARDWICK who was named All- Serra tions, RYAN CIF Division I, a member of the OC League. HURTADO and Register All-County Second Team and Senior wide J OEYfirst team All-Serra League. Rounding receiver Serra League Offensive TAVAREZ. In out the First Team All-Serra League R OBERT Player of the Year, Serra League lineman of the addition, selections on defense were seniors DUBRISH, sen- junior running back Year, senior Ryan Hurtado Hurtado MICHAEL OROZCO, GARRINGTON SPENCE ior tight end Ahmed Mokhtar earned a spot on the Cal-Hi Sports and SKYLER WEBSTER. BOBBY BURBAGE and junior fullback Magazine Third Team All-State, the LA On offense, the Monarchs were led by TRAVIS MCNAUGHTON were named first Times All-Star Team and the OC junior running back AHMED MOKHTAR, team All-Serra League for offense. Junior Lifeguards Selected to Train in New Zealand Monarch Sports Notes Three Mater Dei students, junior ing the sites, traditions, foods, history ...Junior ALEX JACOBSON, a 7’ 1” center on the ADAM HYINK, sophomores TIMOTHY and most of all, the people of New boys’ basketball team, will take his talents to SIMO, and PATRICK STANGE were select- Zealand. As soon as the group landed the University of Arizona following graduation ed to travel to New they were on a from Mater Dei. Zealand as part of an bus to the East elite group of Coast of New ...Junior TAYLOR KING, a 6’ 8” small forward on Huntington Beach Zealand where the boys’ basketball team, will continue his Junior Lifeguards. The they spent two career at Duke University following graduation purpose of the trip was days training in from Mater Dei. Both Jacobson and King have to learn and train with Tairua. With a made verbal commitments to their respective their Kiwi counterparts. rocky coastline, schools. High School basketball players can- Preparations for the trip the Tairua coast not sign a National Letter of Intent until began in September MDHS Junior Lifeguards (l to r) junior gave the guards a November of their senior year. when the guards carried Adam Hyink, sophomores Timothy chance to work their summer skills right Simo and Patrick Stange on skills not usu- ...Senior girls’ soccer captain JACKIE into the fall. They trained in first-aid ally used in California. BROUSSARD has committed to continue her and CPR techniques as well as ocean From Tairua the group traveled north career at the University of Arizona next fall. lifesaving procedures and operations. to Piha where they spent the remainder In addition to the rigorous training, the of the trip. Although most of their days ...Boys soccer coach guards did all of their own fundraising were filled with grueling training and MARTIN STRINGER was which included making and selling a competition, there was also some time recently recognized 2005-06 calendar. for fun and relaxation. The guards for reaching the 300 After months of preparation, the were able to enjoy the summer weath- win mark. During guards boarded a plane in Los Angeles er on some exciting day trips that his tenure at Mater on Christmas day and arrived in New included team building on a ropes Dei, Coach Stringer Zealand on December 27. There, the course and hiking on Rangitoto Island. has led the team to team was greeted by a welcoming Overall it was an amazing experience five CIF Finals committee from both the Tairua and that gave the young lifeguards a President Patrick Murphy Piha Surf Clubs. chance to experience the life saving job appearances and Congratulates Martin Stringer four CIF Titles. The group spent 12 busy days enjoy- on the other side of the world. on his 300th win at Mater Dei Scarlet 7 &Gray Magazine • Winter 2005 - 06 MMDD 22000000 Construction on the Athletics & Aquatics Complex On Schedule The construction on the new ues and will be complete in March home facility on campus to practice Athletics & Aquatics Complex is pro- 2006. Please take the opportunity to in. The new 12-lane pool will be the gressing on schedule and is set for visit the campus and see the pro- first in the school's history and will completion prior to September gression of this great facility that will accommodate the boys and girls 2006. The block construction on mirror the quality of the teams that water polo and swimming teams. the equipment room, athletic train- will play in it! ing room, pool equipment & pump For further information on the room, athletic locker rooms and The facility will seat 3,100 fans for Athletics & Aqutics Complex or the coaches offices is complete. Block basketball and volleyball games and MD2000 Capital Campaign please construction on the main walls for will feature many different set-ups for contact the MD Advancement office the gymnasium proper, the wrestling masses, dances and other events. at (714) 850-9534 or advance- room, and the weight room contin- The wrestling program finally has a [email protected]

The front side of the gym looking south wast A working guides support beam into place on from the Monarch Way Parking Lot second story of the Athletics & Aquatics Complex

The front side of the gym looking north east from the Monarch Way Parking Lot

A view of the pool looking north from the sec- A view of the back side of the gym and the pool ond story of the gym looking North East from the baseball field

Second Story Coaches’ Offices

Athletics & Aquatics Complex Locker Room The 4,000 square foot weightroom

8 Scarlet &Gray Magazine • Winter 2005 - 06 MMDD AADDVVAANNCCEEMMEENNTT Partners in Education Cardinal Pacific Escrow Teams with the MD Home Raffle an independent, licensed, bonded and as the official escrow company of the insured Escrow Company/Settlement MD Home Raffle. Agent located in Huntington Beach. To contact Cardinal Pacific Escrow or The Cardinal Pacific Escrow Team is a to learn more about their services well-versed group of escrow profes- please visit their website at sionals dedicated to satisfying their www.cardinalpacificescrow.com, or clients in all types of real estate trans- call them at (714) 848-1380. actions. To find out more about the Mater Dei Mater Dei would like to thank the staff Home Raffle benefiting the Monarch at Cardinal Pacific and owners, NANCY Legacy Endowment visit Mater Dei welcomes Cardinal Pacific GLASS, Mater Dei current parent, P.J. www.materdei.org or see Page 10 of Escrow as its newest Partner in Bremer and Rose Marie Robillard for this publication. Education. Cardinal Pacific Escrow is partnering with Mater Dei High School

Mater Dei High School has formed many corporate partnerships recently with a number of generous businesses in the county. If you know of a company that might be interested in working with Mater Dei High School, please contact Jonathan Tufo ‘91 in the Office of Advancement by calling (714) 850-9534. Founders Circle Dinner Monarch Legacy Spring 2006 Endowment You can become a member of Mater Dei's oldest donor support club by making a $1,000 gift to the school's Annual Fund. All proceeds from the Annual Imagine Tomorrow…Today. Fund go towards need-based financial aid for our cur- rent students. Founders Circle members are Interested in making a gift to Mater Dei invited to a recognition dinner in the spring. Last year's that does not have to take a bite out of special dinner was held at the Automotive Road of Dreams Museum. Contact the Office of your checkbook today? One way to make Advancement for more information ~ (714) 850-9534 a gift to our endowment fund is to name Mater Dei as a partial beneficiary of your estate plan. Something as simple as changing a beneficiary form could leave your legacy at Mater Dei forever. We have the experts assembled to assist with even the most complex gifts and estates. For more information, please call Patrick Murphy, President at (714) 850-9522; or Jonathan Tufo ‘91, Vice President of Advancement at (714) 850-9534.

Scarlet 9 &Gray Magazine • Winter 2005 - 06 MDHS Home Raffle News $10,000 Early Bird Drawing Winner Announced boys’ basketball game on January 20 in chance at a prize. All proceeds from the front of a packed house at Concordia raffle will go to the Monarch Legacy University. The lucky winner of that prize Endowment. The money from this was DONNA MAKSIMCZYK of Huntington endowment will go directly towards Beach. Donna and her husband Walter financial aid for students who might not are grandparents of current Mater Dei otherwise be able to attend Mater Dei. students. Tickets are still available. Visit The next Early Bird drawing for a www.materdei.org or call (866) 962- $10,000 South Coast Plaza shopping 8373 to purchase your tickets today. spree will take place on Saturday, March 18 at Carousel Court in South Coast Plaza. All tickets must be purchased by Alumni Director Joseph Medlin ‘98 readies Friday, March 10 to be eligible for the the hopper for the first Early Bird drawing Early Bird II drawing. The final drawing Mater Dei High School is in the midst for the 150 cash prizes and the of raffling off a $1,000,000 home in the $1,000,000 home will take place on brand new Costa Mesa Development, Saturday, April 29 and all tickets must be Half Moon Lane. In addition to the purchased by Friday, April 14 to be eligi- house, 150 cash prizes will be awarded. ble. The first of those prizes was the Tickets for this exciting drawing are $10,000 Early Bird prize. All tickets $200 each. Only 20,000 tickets will be received before January 13 were eligible. sold giving each participant a fantastic President Patrick Murphy reads the name of The drawing was held at halftime of the the $10,000 winner CHANGE CHANGE THE LIFE YOURS OF A WITH A STUDENT NEW HOME help create a legacy for education

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10 Scarlet &Gray Magazine • Winter 2005 - 06 Alumni News Alumni Return with Feedback on Their MD Experience Many alumni visit their alma mater on Mater Dei could do better to help pre- bers of various Mater Dei departments their time off from college, and others pare our graduates for the next level. a chance to get in-depth responses actually stop by to have breakfast with Principal FRANCES CLARE stated, "It's about preparation in various subjects. former teachers and administrators. always refreshing to talk with the alum- The skills students learn at Mater Dei On December 20, twenty alumni from ni who return for the breakfast and to are a great asset during their college the graduating classes of 1999 through hear about what they are doing and years. The majority of the feedback is 2003 came back to the corner of how their education at MD prepared very positive from the alumni. From Bristol and Edinger to discuss the state them for this. In addition, we analyze note taking and study skills to research of Mater Dei's curriculum. The morn- and use certain suggestions or ideas projects and learning to endure 90- ing begins with a free breakfast, which which the alumni give us in the updat- minute classes, Mater Dei’s graduates all college students are always happy to ing of curriculum and other areas of are moving onto the next level of edu- receive. Alums are asked general school life." cation with a wealth of college prepara- questions on how they were prepared The morning then moves into small tory experience. for college and if there was anything group discussions which allow mem- The Alumni Advisory Council The Alumni Advisory Council is an local professional sporting events which ence at Christmas on the Corner hand- active group of Alumni who work tire- are all organized by the AAC in conjunc- ing out popcorn and gifts to the guests. lessly to plan, organize tion with JOSEPH MEDLIN They are also active on-campus during and execute alumni ‘98 the Director of Homecoming Week festivities and at fundraisers as well as Alumni Advancement. annual graduation events. friend-raisers. All pro- The AAC meets once a The AAC is always looking to expand ceeds from the events run month to organize membership and bring new alumni on by the AAC go directly events. The group works board. If you are interested in joining the towards financial aid in extremely hard for their AAC and helping your alma mater, the form of book and alma mater, but also has please contact LISA MENDIAZ '86 at tuition grants for children a great time volunteering [email protected]. and grandchildren of and getting to know fel- MDHS Alumni. Joseph Medlin ‘98 fires up the grill at low alumni. In Each year the AAC an Angels Game Alumni gathering December, the Alumni awards over over $20,000 in alumni Advisory Council held their annual financial aid. The majority of those Christmas party at the home of STEVE funds are raised through the annual '74 and LYNN JOHSZ. Members of the Alumni Classic Golf Tournament and the AAC can also be found cheering on MD popcorn and merchandise booth at teams at a variety of events. home football games. In addition to The AAC is chaired by NICK FRANK '68, these events, there are also a number of and has made significant strides. Nick is friend-raisers such as the Homecoming taking the organization to another level festivities, Organ Donor Awareness of activity on campus. For the first time Members of the AAC take a break from the busy Night, Junior Career Day, and outings to this December the Alumni had a pres- popcorn booth at a home football game It’s Josef’s 50th Anniversary

Our beloved caretaker, Josef D'Heygers, has been at MDHS for 50 years!

Help us collect photos of Josef throughout the years.

Please send photos to Tanya Katnic, at MDHS, 1202 West Edinger Ave., Santa Ana, CA 92707. Please write your name and address on the back of the pictures if you would like them returned. High resolution photos may also be e-mailed to [email protected].

Scarlet 11 &Gray Magazine • Winter 2005 - 06 2006 Reunion Information Do you want to plan your reunion? Calling all members of the Classes of 1956, 1961, 1966, 1971, 1976, 1981, 1986, 1991, 1996 and 2001 It is time to start planning your Class Reunions for the summer or fall of 2006. If you would like to help plan your reunion, please contact Joseph Medlin ‘98 at [email protected]. Have you moved recently? We don’t want anyone to miss the invitation to their reunion. Help us keep our records current and locate all the members of your class by submitting your contact information to the Mater Dei Alumni Office. Please contact Melinda Craft at [email protected] or log onto www.materdei.org to update your information.

Do You Still Have Your 2006 Reunion Old Mater Dei Gear? Committee Members The Monarch Hall of Fame, to be located in the new Athletics & Aquatics Complex, will Class of 1956 feature a history of Mater Dei sports. We Conatct: Danny Musselman need your help to put that history together. [email protected]

We are looking for: Class of 1981 jerseys, sweatshirts, t-shirts, shoes, cleats, Date: Sunday, August 6, 2006 mitts, balls, bats, hats, helmets, etc. Location: Hanna’s Restaurant ~ Rancho Santa Margarita We are also looking for: Conatct: Julie Hibbard ‘81 [email protected] video, film and photos Contact the Office of Advancement and Class of 1986 Date: 2006 Homecoming Weekend Alumni for more information: Location: MDHS (714) 850-9534 or [email protected] Conatct: Lisa Velasquez Mendiaz lmendiaz@johnlainghomes

12 Scarlet &Gray Magazine • Winter 2005 - 06 Alumni Spotlight Monarch’s Acting Dream Begins in Senior Musical For more than 20 so I went with my heart and chose acting and not nearly as stressful as living in years, MIKE because it gave me a feeling of joy and Los Angeles. We made a priority choice PNIEWSKI ‘79 has empowerment that nothing else did. to raise our family in Georgia. It wasn’t a been one of the business decision. Family is number busiest actors JM: How did you end up in the acting one and we wanted to establish the around appearing in business? home base we wanted and we’d figure hundreds of films, MP: While I was in college at UCLA, I out a way to work around it. Now, after TV shows and com- found myself needing to decide what I years of building my network, I have the mercials. Recently wanted to do for the rest of my life. Lots best of both worlds. Our family has a you’ve seen him in of soul searching lead me to believe that wonderful base and I can stay busy Mike Pniewski ‘79 “Ray” with Oscar I wanted a career I could be passionate doing high profile projects in LA, NYC or winner Jamie Foxx, “Runaway Jury,” about, not just a collection of skills I the Southeast. I am a very lucky guy. “Out of Time” with Denzel Washington, could develop in order to get a job. I felt “Law & Order,” “Surface,” “CSI:NY” and it was more important that I do what I JM: Who is your favorite actor/actress “CSI: Miami.” He is also one of the stars loved to do and I’d find a way to make a to work with? of “Two Soldiers,” the 2003 Academy living at it. My experience doing “Fiddler MP: I’ve worked with some incredible Award winner for Best Live Action Short on the Roof” revealed to me abilities I people. When I look back on some of Film. never knew I had. Acting was something them, it still amazes me. It’s hard to say Soon you will see Mike guest-starring in I was more passionate about than any- which were my favorites, but I’ll throw “Law & Order: Criminal Intent,” the new thing else I’d ever done. Then, after out a few names, Mel Brooks, Mark FX series “Thief,” the films “The years of training and persistence, I was Harmon, Bobby Hosea, Helen Mirren, Ultimate Gift” and “Miami Vice,” and in building a career. Samuel L. Jackson, Vince Curatola, Tom the smash HBO series “The Sopranos.” Hanks. There’s a few, but I have had In addition to his busy work schedule, JM: Of the parts you have played in great experiences with most of the Mike is also a sought after motivational the movie “Ray,” “Remember the actors I’ve worked with. speaker and the current President of the Titans” and TV shows such as “CSI: Georgia Branch of the Screen Actors NY,” which did you enjoy the most? JM: Your website, www.mikepniews- Guild. MP: I grew up wanting to be an astro- ki.com refers to your speaking and Alumni Director JOSEPH MEDLIN ‘98 naut. I used to get up at 3 or 4 in the teaching endeavors. How did you get caught up with Mike to discuss his morning to watch the live broadcasts of started in this? career in acting. the Apollo missions launch into space. I MP: A couple of years ago, I started to got to do a series called “The Cape,” think about other things I could do to fill JM: You played the lead role in your which was the story of a group of space in the time between acting jobs. I want- senior musical at Mater Dei, "Fiddler shuttle astronauts. I didn’t play an astro- ed something that took advantage of on the Roof." Did that influence your naut, but I didn’t care. I got to be around what I’d already accomplished but that I acting? it and around people who worked for the could bring to a different audience. I MP: “Fiddler on the Roof” changed my space program and that was a thrill. taught acting class for about 10 years life. No question about it. I didn’t know And I did the HBO mini-series for Tom and had gotten tired of that. But during it at the time; I thought it was something Hanks “From the Earth to the Moon,” the last days of teaching acting, I real- I did on a lark before I went to college to which told the stories of all those Apollo ized that what I was teaching didn’t just study sports medicine. I had a scholar- missions I used to watch as a kid. That apply to actors. The techniques and ship; my path seemed to be set. But, was great fun. I enjoyed those very details of the craft of acting have appli- being in front of that audience doing much. cation beyond just giving an actor tools something that seemed to come natu- with which they do their work. Realizing rally, opened up a potential within me JM: Most filming takes place in New that, I felt that I could compose them in that I never knew existed. When I came York and Los Angeles. How did you such a way that I could speak to groups to a crossroads in my college career decide to live in Georgia, and does of business people and help them with a when I needed to make a choice about that affect your career? new perspective of thinking like an actor. my future, I could not escape the MP: I spent the first 10 years of my In addition to a fresh perspective, I have “Fiddler” experience. I wanted a career I career living and working in Los Angeles. been successful for over 20 years in a would be proud of, doing something But when my wife and I started having business where most people fail. That that not only maximized my potential, kids, we decided that we wanted to raise speaks to people in any field. It’s a very but that made a difference to the world our family away from the rat race. She’s rewarding way to take my ideas and my around me. We all have the greatest from Georgia and we had always spent success and use them to help anybody impact when we do things we love to do, lots of time there. It’s a nice way of life succeed.

Scarlet 13 &Gray Magazine • Winter 2005 - 06 Class Notes 1950s Medicine, the first new med- ical school in the U.S. in 23 In Our Prayers… JOHN CASTEIX ‘56 and his wife Eleanor were greatly years. He and his wife Karen affected by Hurricane and their two sons, Gabe and Katrina. They lost their Corey, live in North Florida. Mary Helen Amezcua - Sodexho Food Services Waveland, MS home and its MICHELE VIVIRITO ‘67 was Employee at MD contents. They are now back chosen as the 2005-06 administrator of awards for Orfelina Castro - Mother of Myra, MD Employee in Thousand Palms, CA start- ing over. the American Medical Writers Judy Prioletti Costa ‘67 JEANNETTE TIRICO BEAN ‘56 Association. Michele is a Adam Dolewski ‘06 is working diligently to put graduate of CSU Fullerton and is a principal writer for Bill Gibbs - MD Faculty Member together a scrapbook of Mater Dei memories to help the Global Medical Writing Christine Mendoza Isham ‘84 replace the items John Department at Amgen, Inc. Courtney Jenkinson - Sister of Ashley ‘08 Casteix ‘56 lost. If you have and Jeffrey ‘07 yearbooks, photos or articles 1970s of Mater Dei events from Crystal Lane - Sister of Brianna Lane ‘08 WALTER ROVIRA JR. ‘72 and 1953 - 1956 please contact DORENE JOY SILVA ‘72 were Jeannette at jbean56@peo- married on July 4, 2005. plepc.com. Walt is the VP of Operations, We Remember … Acquisitions and New 1960s Business Development for RICK HOWARD ‘65 earned his Teledyne Technologies. Brother Livinus Bellow, FSP bachelor’s and master’s Dorene Joy is a first grade teacher in the Fullerton Minnie Capuano - Former MD Faculty degrees from Portland State University. He and his wife Elementary School District. Member Jenny moved to Virginia in MIKE PNIEWSKI ‘79 got his Rod Dedeaux - Grandfather of Galyn ‘01, 2004 where Rick is the News start in acting in the MDHS Senior Musical, playing Tevya Anthony ‘03, Adam ‘05 and Patrick ‘09 Director for the local CBS station WTVR. in “Fiddler on the Roof.” Theresa Maliwang Hensley ‘83 KATHIE BACZYNSKI ‘66 Mike has been acting since Robert Jaime ‘80 earned both her bachelor’s high school and has appeared in a number of tel- Judge Fred Munoz ‘60 and master’s from San Diego State. She is in the midst of evision shows and films Barbara A. Roberts ‘77 her 34th year of teaching, 30 including “CSI Miami”, “Law Fr. Clement Rudney - Former MD Faculty of those have been at her and Order”, “Remember the Titans” and “Ray.” Some of Member current school, Mt. Carmel High School. Mike’s upcoming credits Dan Quam ‘80 MARY MURPHY LAVILLE ‘67 include, the FX series Samra Siddiq - Sister of Brina ‘07 married and raised her family “Thief”, “The Sopranos” and films The “Ultimate Gift” and Frank Saporito’85 following graduation from Mater Dei. She then worked “Miami Vice.” Mike lives in Stan Wells - Husband of Carol Capuano Wells ‘62 as a police dispatcher for 16 Acworth, GA with his wife and Sue Wilmot - Sister of Linda Seeley, MD years and returned to school three daughters and often commutes to New York and Faculty Member to train as a chemical depen- dancy counselor. She now Los Angeles for work. works for the county mental In our Catholic life, we have always asked others health department in a small 1980s to pray with us for our loved ones. We appeal county in north eastern KIMBERLY BARGANSKI-BOGUE together to the Lord for healing as well as the Washington. When she is not ‘84 and her husband Michael gift of eternal life. This is often done with busy with work, she and her live in Utah with their six chil- husband spend time with Eucharist prayer of the church. If you would like dren, Zachary, Nicole, their 11 grandchildren. Nicholas, Ally, John and us to pray for someone, or if you would like to KEN BRUMMEL-SMITH ‘67 is Katie. send a memorial Mass card, please call the the chair of the Department Campus Ministry Office at (714) 850-9556. of Geriatrics at Florida State University College of

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LAURA INGRAM MOORE ‘92 lives near Seattle and recenty returned to school to earn a degree in nursing. It turns out Laura is not the only Monarch in the nursing pro- gram. Her professor is also a graduate, MARIE ESCH- RADTKE ‘71. KATHLEEN MARTINEAU ‘85 JONATHAN TUFO ‘91 and his and ROBERT “J ERRY” AULT ‘80 wife Rebecca welcomed their ANGIE MENDONIS ‘98 and met in the fall of 2004 and first child, Heidi Marin, on Anthony LaBarbera are were married in October January 27. Jonathan is the engaged to be married on 2005. Kathleen is a first Vice President of December 2, 2006. The two grade teacher in the Lake Advancement at MDHS. The will be married at The Elsinore Unified School Tufos reside in Huntington Assumption Greek Orthodox District and Jerry is a middle Beach. Church in Long Beach, fol- school teacher in Oceanside. lowed by a seaside ceremony and reception at the Trump JOHN BOEHLE ‘88 graduated ALICIA HARRELL FITZMORRIS National Golf Club in Rancho from CSULB before earning ‘94 and her husband Matt Palos Verdes. Angie earned a master’s in psycholgy from welcomed thier first child, her bachelor’s and master’s LMU in 1995 and his MBA Megan Ashley, on February 7. degrees from CSULB. from Pepperdine in 2001. He and his wife live in Rancho Palos Verde with their daugh- BRIAN RICHARDSON ‘95 2000s ter Jules and their golden earned his undergraduate degree from USD and went STEPHANIE CROUSE PACKER retriever Jackson. John ‘00 was married in 2002, she THERESA BUCKLEY MANNING on to complete law school at owns his own sports perform- and her husband are the ‘92 and her husband Tim Thomas Jefferson School of ance and conditioning fran- proud parents of Brian chise CATZ Sports. The welcomed their third baby, Law. He now lives in San Michael and Scarlett focus of CATZ is on building Rachel Barbara, in November Clemente where he is work- Angelica. They are anxiously athleticism and leadership in 2005. Theresa is a registered ing as an attorney. He is awaiting the arrival of their young kids, find out more at nurse at Saddleback Hospital engaged to be married to www.catzsports.com. and the Mannings live in Daniella French; the two are third child in June. Mission Viejo. planning a September 2006 PATTI SUBIA ‘00 lives in Vista wedding. Serving as Corona where she is a real 1990s groomsmen will be fellow MD estate agent. She is engaged FR. MICHAEL MATTHEWS, alums, NAM TRAN ‘95, BRICE to be married to Eddie Mora CSC ‘90 recently baptized FARINA ‘95 and KRISTOPHER in October of 2006. Benjamin Joseph Eppich, the DIULIO ‘95. CHRIS SCARCELLA ‘01 son of DR. KEITH EPPICH ‘90, MATTHEW JELLICK ‘97 earned his BA from Colorado and his wife Betsy Brody. resides in Portland, OR where College and is now a law stu- The Eppichs live in he is a preschool teacher. dent at the University of Richardson, TX where Keith JONATHAN THORNTON ‘97 is a family practice physician resides in Portland, OR and Texas, Austin. and Betsy is a professor at a teaches high school freshmen. CASEY FARMER ‘03 is the local college. Fr. Mike is the STEPHEN PRIMM ‘99 graduated Student Body President at JACKIE DOMINGUEZ GUDINO pastor of a parish in South from Chapman University with the University of San ‘93 and her husband Carlos Bend, IN. degrees in accounting and Francisco. A junior, she are the proud parents of twin finance. He is a certified pub- plans to study in Washington girls, Karely and Kiara. lic accountant in his third year D.C. next fall and intern with Jackie is enjoying her work with Deloitte & Touche, LLP. a California representative. with the Migrant Education Program for the San Diego County Office of Education and her blessed life with hus- band and daughters.

Scarlet 15 &Gray Magazine • Winter 2005 - 06 Class Notes Visit the MDHS website at www.materdei.org

MATT LEINART ‘01 recently The site features news and event TIM BURNHAM ‘01 earned completed his degree and a an athletic scholarship to successful football career at information for parents, students CSU Long Beach and is now USC, and is looking forward a senior pole vaulter on the to entering the NFL Draft. To and alumni. track & field team. He is learn more about Leinart’s majoring in political science draft preparations and com- and will graduate this munity activites visit You can also find a huge spring. www.mattleinartqb.com. selection of Mater Dei sportswear and merchandise at the online MDHS Band Reunion store. It is a great place to shop Calling all former MDHS band members and boosters. for gifts or to find the perfect Join us Saturday, June 3 at MDHS thing to wear to the next Mater If you were a member of the band or the band booster Dei game. club, please contact [email protected] with your name, address, e-mail address and year of graduation. More information to follow. Go Monarchs! Scarlet Non-Profit Org. & U.S. Postage Gray Magazine Mater Dei High School PAID 1202 West Edinger Avenue Permit No. 235 Santa Ana, CA 92707-2191 Santa Ana, CA

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