GENEThe Annual Report of St. Ignatius College Preparatory,SI San Francisco,S Fall 2017 CELEBRATING AN EVENT-FILLED YEAR! On the pages within this Annual Report, we have grouped photos by month to showcase the wealth of events that take place here at SI. By no means is this an exhaustive list — there are simply far too many things that happen on campus during the course of a year. We offer you a few highlights to give a taste of what life is like for our students, teachers, parents and alumni. Enjoy! (All photos are clockwise, from upper left) AUGUST 2016 page 17 JANUARY 2017 page 27 MAY page 37 Seniors and the SI Wildcat welcomed freshmen on the SI Live showcased student humor. The boys’ basketball At the Ignatian Guild’s year-end installation luncheon, first day of school. Claire Dworsky ’18 became the first team finished second in the league. The boys’ soccer team SI moms thanked outgoing president Saasha Orsi, girl to play football at SI. Freshmen during registration in took home the league and CCS Open Division title. The pictured here with her family. Joe Cannice ’17 received the August. Parents bought gear during the Sunday welcome girls’ soccer team won eight straight games from late Thomas A. Reed, S.J., Christian Service Award. Students orientation. December to January. The girls’ basketball team advanced performed at the annual Ignatian Guild International to the semifinals of the NorCal tournament. Student Food Faire. Students attended the Father Carlin Heritage SEPTEMBER page 19 dancers performed at the Fine Arts Assembly. Gifted Society reception at the St. Francis Yacht Club. The Toler pianists showcased their talent at the Piano Recital. The brothers — Burl ’74, Greg ’80 and Martel ’83 — and Tony Students performed a courtyard concert. The girls’ golf Dance and Drill Team performed at halftime during the Passanisi ’75 came to honor Brother Douglas Draper, S.J., team took third in the league. The girls’ tennis team made Bruce-Mahoney game at USF. and his 50 years of service to SI. Assistant Principal for school history by winning the NorCal crown. The Ignatian Student Affairs Robert Gavin, a Michigan grad, poses with Guild held a Mad Hatter-themed Moms’ Night Out party. four seniors headed to his alma mater. Faculty members Students during the first week of class. Students at FEBRUARY page 31 Christine Wilkinson and Emily Goodell paddled a craft the Mass of the Holy Spirit. The football team scored a The Mother-Student Communion Breakfast brought in the annual Cardboard Boat Regatta sponsored by the season-high 56 points over Clovis in pre-season play. families to SI. The boys’ tennis team won CCS and engineering class. Grads came out for the annual golf NorCal titles for the second year in a row. The boys’ tourney. Students performed in the Spring Pops. Corinne golf team qualified for the CCS playoffs. Students and OCTOBER page 21 Pelosi ’17 also received the Thomas A. Reed, S.J., Christian parents enjoyed SIPAC’s Lunar New Year Luncheon. The Jenny and Ernie Go and Yvonne Go and Neil Joson Service Award. Latin teacher Grace Curcio received the baseball team went 3–0 in the Bellarmine Easter Tourney. congratulated former SI president Anthony P. Sauer, Charles T. Murphy Educator of the Year Award. Comedian Al Madrigal ’89 spoke at the Downtown S.J., at the launch of the Father Sauer Academy at the Business Lunch and named a scholarship in honor of President’s Cabinet Dinner. The girls’ volleyball team former SI Principal Mario Prietto, S.J. The softball team JUNE page 39 had their best season ever with a second-place NorCal launched their season with a 9–0 record. SI’s Jesuit community, led by Fr. Edward A. Reese, S.J., finish. The girls’ field hockey team finished second in the celebrated the Baccalaureate Mass at St. Ignatius Church. league. The boys’ water polo team fought their way to the Students at the Baccalaureate Mass. Graduation was held quarterfinals of CCS play. SI President Edward A. Reese, MARCH page 33 at USF’s Memorial Gym for the first time given the size of S.J., at a downtown gathering to introduce him to the SI Students helped at Children’s Playground in Golden the graduating class. Alumni at the Red and Blue Campus community. Darren Criss ’05, star of Broadway and TV, Gate Park as part of Stewardship Week. The Music Man, Crawl. Former Fathers’ Club President Sal Rizzo received came to SI to speak before parents, alumni and students the spring musical, brought high-stepping action to the Golden Wildcat Award for his years of service to SI. and to meet with his former mentor Peter Devine ’66. Bannan Theatre. The Fathers’ Club Auction celebrated the Students tossed their hats into the air after the fight song. Summer of Love. Eight girls’ crew members from the class NOVEMBER page 23 of 2018 will compete on the collegiate level. Boys’ crew enjoyed success on the East Coast when the 2V boat took JULY page 41 The girls’ water polo team advanced to the quarterfinals second in the nation. Former Trustee Chair Curtis Mallegni Summer launched members of the class of 2018 on of CCS play. The boys’ cross country team finished third ’67 and his family came to the Class of 1967 Golden a number of immersion and service trips. One group in the league. The fall play Rumors was directed by Ted Diploma Mass and Reception. spent time learning about conditions in New Orleans, Curry ’82. Bartlett Sher ’77 received SI’s Spiritus Magis where they helped with houses that remain damaged Award for his remarkable career directing plays and by Hurricane Katrina. Another group spent their time musicals on Broadway. The Ignatian Guild Fashion Show APRIL page 35 in San Francisco’s Tenderloin standing in solidarity with featured hundreds of talented senior models. Tom Brandi Students performed at the annual Cabaret musical people on the margins of society. Another group learned ’63 received the Christ the King Award. showcase. Boys’ track athletes finished fifth in the league. about issues surrounding Bay Area housing and met with The boys’ lacrosse team was ranked fifth in the nation Mark Farrell ’92, a member of the San Francisco Board of after a successful East Coast tour. The JV girls’ track team DECEMBER page 25 Supervisors. The SI campus was also filled with students won the JV championship for the league. The girls’ swim SIPAC held its annual Pasko Christmas celebration. The fall who came to learn academic subjects, attend sports team finished third in the league. The boys’ swim team choral concert entertained audiences under the direction camps and learn to cook. sent two athletes to the state finals with record-breaking of Tony Asaro. The girls’ cross country team finished times. The boys’ volleyball team advanced to CCS play. third in the league. Students collected 274 boxes of food Photos by Paul Totah ’75, Paul Ghiglieri, Carlos Gazulla and The girls’ lacrosse team beat Cherry Creek of Colorado for 270 families as well as 700 gifts for 678 children. Pedro Cafasso. 2–2 in double overtime. The Winter Dance Concert, choreographed by Meredith Cecchin Galvin ’97 and Emily Shick ’10, featured a host of talented students. The jazz band, under the direction of Galen Green, joined the orchestra, led by Gillian Clements for the Winter Instrumental Concert. A.M.D.G. genesis From my first day at SI, I have felt very much at home. This has been home for me and a place where I’ve had the opportunity to meet so many of you A Report to Concerned Individuals Vol. 54, No. 3 Fall 2017 who share in the mission and vision of Jesuit education. Edward A. Reese, S.J. This past June, I was invited to attend a meeting of leaders from Jesuit high President schools in the U.S. and Latin America who share our vision. (See photo Mr. Patrick M. Ruff below.) The meeting was held in Santo Domingo in the Dominican Republic. Principal I may not be an enthusiastic traveler to non-English speaking countries, but I Mr. Joseph A. Vollert ’84 found this meeting to be a genuinely graced moment. The issue of language Vice President for Advancement was quickly displaced by a lively exchange of a common commitment to Mr. Ken Stupi ’78 Vice President for Finance & Administration Jesuit education at the secondary level. A shared love for the young people for and with whom we minister was overwhelmingly evident. The language Mrs. Marielle Murphy Bos ’93 Director of Advancement and words were different, but the dedication and experiences were the same Mr. Paul J. Totah ’75 as the experience I’ve had at SI, the school we love. Director of Communications Following the vision of this larger Jesuit community, SI has enhanced our mission with the JESUIT COMMUNITY establishment of the Father Sauer Academy. This is a program giving young men and women from John T. Mitchell, S.J. ’58 low-income backgrounds a chance to attend our school. Through the Academy, they will be prepared Superior to take full advantage of all SI has to offer. Douglas Draper, S.J. Minister Again, as part of the larger Jesuit educational mission, all of us at SI pledge ourselves to be faithful stewards of the Jesuit history and legacy of caring deeply for our students, as we exist for them. We pledge ourselves GENESIS (USPS 899-060) is published quarterly by St. Ignatius to discover with them the person God has created them to be.