GENESISThe Quarterly Magazine of St. Ignatius College Preparatory, San Francisco, Summer 2014 The brains behind PG&E & FICO S The transatlantic debate SI’s forgotten Olympians S Pitcher Dutch Ruether S Shirt Factory origin Th e Lost P a g es Both the SI orchestra (pictured here) and the Chamber Singers performed at New York’s Carnegie Hall in April. Go to pages 45 and 46 to read more about their adventure. 2 genesis genesis A Report to Concerned Individuals Vol. 51, No. 2 Summer 2014 Administration Rev. Edwin B. Harris, S.J. ’63 President & Jesuit Superior Mr. Joseph A. Vollert ’84 Vice President for Development Mr. Ken Stupi ’78 Vice President, Finance & Administration Mr. Patrick Ruff Principal Mr. John J. Ring ’86 Director of Alumni Relations Ms. Marielle A. Murphy ’93 Director of Development Editorial Staff Mr. Paul J. 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They teach by example what it means After all these years editing Genesis (27 and counting), to serve their community, and they do so with joy, grace Saint Ignatius I shouldn’t be surprised by notes like the one I received and selflessness. Board of Trustees from Frank Dunnigan ’70, who recently emailed me One reason our alumni gather, clearly, is that Rev. Gregory Bonfiglio, S.J. photos from his family’s long SI history, one that they enjoy each other’s company and the memories Chair stretches back to the Shirt Factory campus. evoked — memories of classes and teachers, detention Rev. William Muller, S.J. Frank’s father and uncle left that campus for the and big games. This fondness, I think, goes beyond brand-spanking-new Stanyan Street school and mere nostalgia. Just look at the outpouring of support Secretary graduated in 1932. following a terrible car accident that severely injured Rev. Michael Engh, S.J. Of one photo (pictured below), Frank writes, ”my longtime English teacher and former SI theatre director Rev. Edwin B. Harris, S.J. ’63 father, Frank, is third from right in the middle row, Peter Devine ’66. Go to his CaringBridge site to read the Rev. Alfred Naucke, S.J. and my uncle Jack is second from right in the top row. I thousands — not an exaggeration — of notes offering Rev. Stephen Privett, S.J. still have the SI logo watch fob that is hanging from my prayers, support and praise for this man who offered Rev. William Rewak, S.J. uncle’s belt. Amazing to think that they would both be life lessons every time he taught a play by Shakespeare 100 years old now!” or recited a poem by Frost. (Peter, thankfully, is on the road to recovery, though it will be a long journey. Please Board of Regents Dunnigan (a local historian with a book coming out about the Western Neighborhoods in August) is among continue to pray for him.) Claude Perasso, Jr., Esq. ’76, many grads who send me photos and old school artifacts Alumni offered similar praise to Nobuko Takamatsu, Chair because of their fondness for SI. While not everyone likes who taught Japanese at SI for the past 20 years. Even though Mr. Joseph Allanson ’81 every aspect of the past or current school, most grads I she won’t be part of the faculty this September, she will Vice Chair meet speak with tremendous gratitude of their teachers, always be in the hearts of her students, who call her “sensei” Jeannie Sangiacomo their classmates and their lessons. for the love and respect she showed them. That happens at alumni gatherings in Arizona, Beyond classmates and teachers, it’s the lessons Secretary Portland, Los Angeles and New York and at class that bring us back to each other and to SI. I still Mrs. Marlies Bruning lunches. Go to Capp’s Corner to see the Class of ’55 toast remember the day I finally understood, beyond mere Mrs. Tina Butler each other and to the Balboa Café for the Class of ’51’s intellect, the most important lesson of my life. I was Mrs. Sue Carter monthly meal. a sophomore talking to a Jesuit and to fellow students Paul Cesari, Esq. ’75 New York, by the way, featured Broadway luminaries about Christ washing the feet of his followers. That’s Mr. Sherman Chan ’85 who came to celebrate our students before their Carnegie when the Great Commandment finally made sense. Hall performance. If you saw the recent Tony Awards, Love your neighbor (everyone) with hands-on service, Mr. Simon Chiu ’88 you spied host Hugh Jackman taking a selfie with Adam and love yourself in a way that encourages a personal Mr. Jeff Columbini ’79 Jacobs ’97, the star of Broadway’s Aladdin, before Jacobs love of God. In the 25 years I taught English, I always Dr. Antonio Cucalon ’75 performed a piece from his award-winning musical. spent part of the final day of class reminding my Sr. Cathryn deBack, O.P. You also saw James Houghton ’76, founder of the students that everything we learned throughout the Ms. Alicia Donahue Signature Theatre Company, receive a Tony for his efforts year boiled down to the Great Commandment. Forget Mr. Keith Dunne building one of NY’s finest institutions, one that creates everything else, but don’t forget that. community as much as it offers masterful shows. I wasn’t the only one reminding students to love. Mr. David Fleming These alumni also act with amazing generosity Pete Devine teaches this in the way he treats students Mr. Frederick Gaines towards SI. Take, for example, Catherine Carr ’00 and who come to him with family crises. Certainly Frank, Mr. Gordon Getty ’51* Tom Hsieh ’83, the first recipients of the Alumni of the Catherine, Tom, James and Adam live the Great Rev. Edwin B. Harris, S.J. ’63 Year Awards, which will be given annually at the All Commandment by the generous way they nurture loving Mr. Brian Heafey ‘86 Class Reunion to one female and one male grad. The communities. Mr. Greg Labagh ’66 award is named for two recently deceased alumni — But there’s one final reason we come together: to arm, Dan Linehan ’83 and Bill Callanan ’81— two of the best empower and refresh ourselves so that we might return to Mrs. Louise Lucchesi people who have ever walked the halls of SI. our communities as ambassadors of all that SI represents Mrs. Sally Maske Carr has been the mainstay of the young alumni and do some good for in a world in desperate need of help Mr. William McDonnell ’42* gatherings, while Hsieh has organized the golf and healing. — Paul Totah ’75 Mrs. Michele Meany Martin D. Murphy, Esq. ’52* Mr. Tim Pidgeon ’74 Mrs. Beverly Riehm Mr. Bert Selva ’80 Timothy Alan Simon, Esq. ’73 Mrs. Jill Stinn Mr. Al Waters ’80 * Lifetime Members 4 genesis Frank Dunnigan ’70, sent in this photo of his father (3rd from right, middle row) and uncle (2nd from right, top row), from their days at the Shirt Factory. Contents GENESIS Vol. 51, No. 2 Summer 2014 COVER STORIES: THE LOST PAGES DEVELOPMENT 6 SI’s new president and trustees set to lead school next year 8 SI looks to beef up safety with seismic upgrades 8 Record numbers join the Father Carlin Heritage Society 9 Alumni work to honor Bishop Gordon Bennett, S.J. 10 SI thanks those starting and finishing the Parent Giving Program SCHOOL NEWS 34 SI’s stars of Broadway and Hollywood / International Food Faire 35 Peter Devine ’66 recovering after car accident, by Brian Hurley ’99 36 Students receive a host of honors at awards assembly & graduation 38 Christian Service Award recipients Michael Dudum & Beya Alcaraz 39 Senior snapshots: Eduardo Valencia & Lauren Tetrev 40 Ignatian Award recipient Sarah Armstrong a humble leader 42 Senior Camille Edwards asks students to explore further shores 44 Loyalty Award recipient Sam Bernstein suits up to show school spirit 45 General Excellence recipient Sarah Mulchand blends art & science 46 Live from New York (and Carnegie Hall), it’s SI’s musicians! 47 Sensei Nobuko Takamatsu leaves after 20 years teaching Japanese 48 Miss Unlimited Pageant lets every girl feel like a winner David Eskenazi Collection 49 Sean Grant ’16 makes his point as a champion fencer 22 Dutch Ruether (SI 1913) pitched for the NY Yankees in 1927, by David Eskenazi and Steve Rudman SPORTS 12 SI in 1857: Photo shows the school amid the dunes of Market Street 50 Amy Harms named NorCal girls’ lacrosse coach of the year 13 How the transatlantic debate shaped SI, by Gerald McKevitt, S.J.