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Mater Dei High School Magazine • Vol. XII, No. 3 • Spring 2006 • www.materdei.org • Mater Dei High School Principal’s Letter 1202 West Edinger Avenue Georgetown, the University of Santa Ana, CA 92707-2191 system, the California State University sys- (714) 754-7711 tem and several other private universities www.materdei.org of note. Seniors have just recently com- pleted their outstanding performance in Administration 2005-06 the annual musical, which this year was Most Rev. Tod D. Brown, D.D. Fiddler on the Roof. Currently, our seniors Bishop of Orange are preparing for Prom, which will be at the Grove in Anaheim and graduation, Reverend Gerald M. Horan, O.S.M. Principal Frances Clare which takes place at the UCI Bren Center Superintendent of Catholic Schools Dear Mater Dei Community, on May 27, followed by Grad Night at Soka Patrick Murphy University. President As we continue to "Chart our Course" While students continue to excel in the toward the conclusion of the 2005-2006 classroom, they are very involved in the Frances Clare school year, we are grateful for and proud numerous events which MD extra and co- Principal of the many accomplishments of our stu- curricular activities afford them. Our Greg Dhuyvetter ‘77 dents in the classrooms, on the playing Monarch teams of basketball, soccer, Assistant Principal, fields, in the studios and concert halls. wrestling and experienced out- Academic Services, Admissions & Technology The Spring semester has been very standing success in their various tourna- rewarding for our students. During Easter ments and in Serra League competition Terry Gusiff break, Campus Ministry organized an out- with boys' basketball becoming Serra Assistant Principal, Student Services reach program for a number of students, League and CIF Champions. Again this administrators and faculty who went to year our pep squad met with outstanding Kathleen Immel New Orleans to offer aid and assistance to success in USA National Championships Assistant Principal, students whose lives were impacted by in Anaheim and Dallas. Our different Faculty Services & Personnel Hurricane Katrina. Our support of these bands, choirs, dance and color guard schools will continue into the future. teams experienced tremendous success in Dave Taylor Vice President of Business Services Students continue to enjoy the privilege of their festivals, competitions and other per- attending spiritual retreats throughout the formances as well. Jonathan Tufo ‘91 year, which affords them opportunities for In the Visual Arts Department, several Vice President of Advancement further growth in their Catholic Faith. As students have won many accolades and this letter goes to print, seniors are prepar- awards and over six hundred students are Office of Advancement & Alumni Pamela Coe ing for the annual MD tradition of the enrolled in the many levels of art including Director of Grants & Media Relations beautiful Marian Mass followed shortly our new digital design courses. thereafter by the magnificent Yes indeed, Mater Dei High School is very Melinda Craft Baccalaureate Mass. proud of the accomplishments of all stu- Advancement Administrative Assistant As the first semester drew to a close, we dents. They work hard in all areas of Kathleen Kelly ‘94 had over 60% of the students on the school life, and the results are apparent in Director of Publications school's honor roll with 20% having the fine young men and women who walk achieved above a 4.0 GPA through out- the campus and demonstrate positive Joseph Medlin ‘98 standing performance in their classes and leadership and exemplary character in Director of Alumni Advancement in particular in honors and advanced their communities. placement courses. This is a tribute to the As the year draws to a close, we ask Kellie Pendergest Director of Admissions Marketing & students' hard work, to parental support God's continued blessings on our entire Special Events and to the outstanding instruction of school community. teachers, counselors, deans and other Sincerely, Scarlet&Gray Magazine support personnel working with each indi- vidual student. Our Academic Decathlon Winter 2005 - 06 Team met with unprecedented success Vol. XII, No. 2 this year by winning the Private Schools' Frances Clare Decathlon and proceeding to the State Principal Mater Dei High School in the Diocese of Finals for the first time in the school's his- Orange, mindful of its mission to be witness to the love of Christ for all, believes every per- tory. We are extremely proud of our senior ON THE COVER: son, as a child of God, regardless of race, class under the leadership of President, condition, or age, has equal dignity and an Seamus Crowley and his team of officers. MDHS Students along with their hosts inalienable right to an education. Therefore, Several of our seniors have received from St. Scholastica’s Academy and St. no qualified student will be denied admission Paul’s High School in the St. Scholastica to this school on the basis of sex, race, color, acceptance notices to universities such as or national origin. Stanford, Brown, Duke, Notre Dame, Grotto, Covington, LA.

2 Scarlet &Gray Magazine • Spring 2006 Around Campus Academic Decathlon Team Makes School History The participated," said FRANCES CLARE, prin- hours over the past couple of months," results are cipal. "It's also an indication of the out- said George. in! For the standing quality and discipline of a Each team member participated in ten first time Mater Dei student who responds posi- academic events including art, econom- in school tively to instruction, individual and col- ics, language & literature, mathematics, history, lective research, creativity, team work music, and science. In addition, the con- Mater Dei and all that it takes to be successful in testants performed and prepared High this challenging decathlon arena." impromptu speeches, wrote essays on a School This is the second year on Mater Dei's given topic, and were interviewed by a 2005-06 Academic Decathlon Team won first decathlon team for co-captain and panel of judges. The final event, the Super place overall in the 12th-grader JULIAN GALINDO. "This year Quiz Relay, was held at UCLA's John Private Schools Academic Decathlon, everyone really wanted it and everything Wooden Center before a cheering crowd. which took place in February at Bishop seemed to come together," said Mater Dei also performed well in the Alemany High School. Galindo. "It's a great feeling after work- Division II competition with the team The nine-member team, comprised of ing so hard as a team to prepare." winning a bronze medal. Junior team three "A," three "B" and three "C" stu- Galindo and Clare both credited MS. member JOHNATHAN TRAN won five dents, competed against 16 teams from ANNA-LISA GEORGE ‘89, Mater Dei's medals for the Monarchs. Mater Dei private secondary schools throughout Academic Decathlon Team coach and fielded two teams, one in the Division I Southern California. In the past 10 chair of the English department, for her and one in the Division II competition. years that Mater Dei has participated, leadership. "Success at this level of Combined, the teams earned 66 individ- Bishop Alemany High School of Mission decathlon competition also requires ual medals. Hills has won gold 7 times and St. outstanding instruction and organization The Mater Dei High School Division I Francis High School from La on the part of the teacher/coach, and we Academic Decathlon Team went on to Canada/Flintridge has taken the gold are fortunate to have an excellent and compete in the California State Finals home twice. This was an exciting win for dedicated person in this position at held in in March. The team the young Mater Dei team that lost a MDHS," said Clare. placed 26th out of 55 schools and is number of key seniors last year. It was certainly a combination of looking to build on that success next "The team's success is a great tribute George's leadership and the team's school year. Congratulations to the to the hard work, dedication and com- determination that led to success. "This entire Academic Decathlon Team for mitment of the individual students who team has put in a countless number of their tremendous success this year. Keating Earns National Merit Finalist Status Senior MATTHEW community activities, and recommenda- earn one of 2,500 National Merit KEATING was selected tions by their high school principals. Scholarships worth $2,500 that will be as a finalist in the 2006 Keating was first selected as one of awarded on a state representational National Merit 16,000 semifinalists out of 1.3 million basis. Merit Scholar designees are Scholarship Program, students who took the Preliminary selected on the basis of their accom- an honor looked very SAT/National Merit Scholarship plishments, skills, and potential for suc- highly upon by col- Qualifying Test. The nationwide pool of cess in rigorous college studies. leges and universities. semifinalists represented less than one Merit Scholars of 2006 will be Matthew Keating Keating is among a percent of U.S. high school seniors and announced beginning in April. These group of only 15,000 included the highest scoring entrants on scholarship recipients will join some Merit Finalists nationwide who were the PSAT in each state. 234,000 other distinguished young peo- selected based on high SAT scores, out- Finalists now have the opportunity to ple who have earned the Merit Scholar standing academic records throughout compete for Merit Scholarship awards, title in previous years. high school, leadership in school and worth a total of $33 million. Keating can Make-A-Wish Club Brings Easter Joy to Sick Kids Members of the Make-A- the afternoon with the The Make-A-Wish Club raises money Wish Club spent a children. Each child to help grant wishes to children with ter- Saturday afternoon also had their photo minal illnesses. Although this was just before Easter spreading taken with the Easter one afternoon, the time spent at the Easter Joy to children at Bunny which were hospital by over 10 MD students made Healthbridge Hospital. then placed in frames a huge difference in the lives of these The group decorated they decorated with the kids. They may not have been able to each of the hospital Make-A-Wish Club members at help of the MD stu- go out for an Easter egg hunt, but this room doors and spent Healthbridge Hospital dents. was a very special Easter none the less.

Scarlet 3 &Gray Magazine • Spring 2006 Around Campus An Ongoing Relationship The relationship forged between Mater there was was both mentally and physically draining Dei High School St. Scholastica Academy nothing. but the final day still arrived too quickly. and St. Paul’s High School and has only Everything was Prior to heading to the airport, the hosts grown stronger as the year has pro- ruined and from St. Scholastica and St. Scholasitca gressed. Although the memories of everybody was and the Mater Dei group shared in the Hurricane Katrina may seem to have gone.” greatest gift, The Mass. It was an emo- faded to people outside of the effected Day two gave tional service that culminated with the region, the signs of her destruction are the Monarchs singing of still very evident in Covington, LA where and their hosts both the Mater these schools are located. Over the a chance to Dei and the St. Easter Break, 17 MD students, eight interact with Scholastica adults and two future Monarchs took a some local Alma Maters. five day service trip to Louisiana. residents. Living thou- They visited Debris is still piled as high as sands of miles Lacombe stop signs in some areas away and with Nursing Home in the morning before get- the media cov- ting their hands dirty in Slidell, LA. erage dying Hosted by Our Lady of Lourdes Church of down we Slidell, the group hit the streets picking up might be led debris still littering the area. to believe that On day three they worked diligently at the people of Although there is an abandoned car on the Our Lady of Prompt Succor Church which the hurricane grass, the sign in front of this church around had water nearly to the door jam following effected areas This statue sits about 4 feet Easter read, “He Has Risen, and So Will We.” above the ground and was the hurricane. Representatives from are back to liv- coverd in water past his knees Hosted by 12 families and members of FEMA were on their way and the gym was ing life as the administration from Saint Scholastica in no shape to host them. So the Mater usual. In reality, people are still rebuilding and Saint Paul's, the group from Mater Dei group scrubbed floors, cleaned chairs and cars, boats and debris litter streets Dei was given an opportunity to learn, and did some gardening to ready the everywhere. Through the photos seen work and pray in some of the most dev- facility. here and the quotes given by our students astated areas imaginable. on the next page, it is safe to say that real- The first day of service included a trip to ity is still a ways away. Everyday there are the Lower 9th Ward, Lakeview and areas groups pitching in to help rebuild the of St. Bernard Parish. Houses were liter- area, but the end is not yet in sight. MS. ally swept off of their foundations and lay MAURISSA GENEREUX ‘93 said, "Though next to one another. There are neighbor- the amount of service we were able to per- hoods that form was minimal in the scheme of are like things, the gratitude, hope and hospitality ghost Many cars and boats have been moved to the we received from people was overwhelm- towns, side of the roads, this large boat still sits in the ing and inspiring.” senior middle of a neighborhood street. Although we cannot change the entire A LICIA Each time the group visited a new area area single handedly, the prayers of hope Q UIROS or met new people, they shared a prayer and the friendships created between the comment- service before departing. "I was so hum- schools and individual students will go on ed, “the bled by all the peoples' faith. They lost for years and years to come. President Patrick Murphy and his bus just everything and yet they gave us so much If you would like to get involved in this wife Marti clean up debris in a kept driv- faith and hope" Quiros said. ongoing relationship please contact Slidell neighborhood ing and It was a very busy week of hard work that Campus Ministry at (714) 850-9556. Your gift goes far when you donate your car!

Help support the Annual Fund by donating your car to Mater Dei. Receive a tax deduction for the fair market value, as well as the satisfaction of knowing you are helping our students. Donating a car is easy. Simply call (800) 203-2940 (National Charity Support Foundation) and tell them you want to donate a vehicle and the proceeds to be sent to Mater Dei High School. They will arrange for pick up of the vehicle, DMV records transfer, gift letters, tax receipt and sale of the vehicle. Questions? Call the Office of Advancement and Alumni Relations at (714) 850-9534. 4 Scarlet &Gray Magazine • Spring 2006 Around Campus Students Speak Out The recent trip to New Orleans to help the area devastated by Hurricane Katrina was a life-changing experience for the Mater Dei students who made the trip.

“Nothing could have prepared us for “To see people with absolutely nothing what we saw in Louisiana. It was inde- as far as possessions, but to still have scribable. No matter what we did to faith, love and the desire to move on help it just didn’t seem to be enough. was just unbelievable. What I wit- Even still, the people of New Orleans nessed in Louisiana had a tremendous were so appreciative of us being effect on me.” there.”

Ojan Mirhashemi, Senior Melissa Tyner, Junior

“It’s been so long and there is still so much devastation and people don’t see that (on TV) anymore. We went to “When they were thanking us for being the Lower 9th Ward and nobody even there and helping in their community, I lives there. There are porch steps with felt like I should be the one thanking no houses and cars everywhere. The them.” people there don’t have the money to fix anything. There is just so much to be done there still.” Whitney Taylor, Senior Elise Weinberg, Junior

“My trip to New Orleans was an experi- ence unlike any other. The people “It was amazing how much distruction there were truly touched to know that was still there, it looked as if nothing people thousands of miles away cared had been done. The great thing is that about them. I would give up my Easter the people still have hope even after all break again to do it all over. It is some- that they have been through.” thing I will never forget.”

Daniel Conway, Junior Christopher Mc Namara, Senior

Beisner Wins Countywide Contest Each year, Monarchs have had success in this eventually named the first place win- Chapman contest and this year was ner for her beautiful University hosts no exception. poem about Silvia the the Holocaust Mater Dei was repre- Grohs-Martin, an actress Writing Contest sented with finalists in and singer who fled the through The two of the three cate- Nazis and helped a num- Rodgers Center gories. Junior PRISCILLA ber of Jewish children for Holocaust BRINSHOT was a finalist in avoid capture in Nazi- Education. The the art division for her Amsterdam. Silvia was Priscilla Brinshot essay, poetry and piece entitled Light the later turned over to the art contest, Truth, while junior Germans in Brussels and themed Moments of Decision; NATALIE BEISNER was a survived Malines, then Perpetrators, Witnesses and finalist in the poetry divi- Auschwitz, and then Rescuers, is open to all middle school sion for her work entitled Natalie Beisner and Sivlia Grohs- Ravensbrueck prior to and high school students in Orange Zoete Eeuwige Hoop Martin at the awards banquet the liberation of the con- County. Over the years, many (Sweet Eternal Hope). Beisner was centration camps. Scarlet 5 &Gray Magazine • Spring 2006 Around Campus Key Club Hosts Free Health Fair MD Students The Mater Dei Key Club, a service club the veggie quiz. They were also able to Reach Out For FISH run in conjunction with Kiwanis talk to police officers and firefighters, International, recently hosted a free and check out the fire trucks and police MD students LINDSAY and MICHAEL BROWN health motorcycles. recently hatched a plan to collect food and fair on Most importantly, the toiletries for Friends in Service to Humanity campus. health fair offered (FISH). FISH provides a community service The fair nutritional guidance to promote self-sufficiency by catching the was and diabetes screen- working poor and the underemployed spon- ings for everyone in before they become homeless or hungry. sored by attendance. This is The siblings gathered a few friends, fellow Disney the first Monarchs KEVIN HAMMOND and MARIAH and Health JAKOWSKY, and passed out flyers to all organ- Key Club members along with Fair the 1,400 houses on Balboa Island. These fly- ized by representatives of SOS and Key Club ers requested that people leave donations the stu- Disney at the 2006 Health Fair hason their porches to be picked up by the dents with the help of their modera- hosted teens who brought everything to FISH. tor, MRS. SHEILA COX and input from and The following Saturday the group was Share Ourselves (SOS). overall, back to pick up the bags from doorsteps all Key Club President THERESA the day over the island. They collected carloads of NGUYEN, along with over 20 other was a necessities for people who otherwise would Mater Dei students, helped to insure Viet Pham-Nguyen and Key Club huge go without. Through the ingenuity of a few that the day was helpful and fun for President Theresa Nguyen in the cab of success. students and the generous residents of a Santa Ana fire truck everyone. The children in atten- The Key Balboa Island, FISH received hundreds of dance were excited to play in the Club looks forward to teaming with pounds of food, toiletries and other essen- bounce house, run around the grotto, SOS for future events and hopes the tials for local residents trying to create a get their faces painted and take part in health fair will become an annual event. better life for themselves and their families. Alcala’s Gift of Time is Rewarded Senior CAITLIN minute of her service to the community. and has been awarded the Best Buddy ALCALA became The Lion’s Club, which oversees the of the Year Award and a special award involved in service to Leo’s, recently recognized their four-year for the most time spent on the phone complete her 80 hour board member and current secretary for with her buddy. She has also volun- graduation require- her outstanding service. Caitlin was teered at Camp Re-Creation, Good ment; 800 plus hours given the prestigious Lion’s Teen Shepherd Church, and has taken mis- later there is no end in Recognition Award. sion trips to Mexico. site. Caitlin is a mem- The majority of her service has come Next year as a student at Wellseley, Senior Caitlin Alcala ber of the Leo’s Club through the Blind Children’s Learning Caitlin plans to continue serving her new of Seal Beach and has enjoyed every Center. Caitlin serves as a peer buddy community in Massachusetts. Songleaders Earn Trophies Across the Country ~ Including a National Championship The varsity songleading squad had an NDA Championship - 1st place Team US Spiritleaders X-treme Games - 2nd outstanding competition season this Performance, Grand Champions, Good Place Pom Dance Advanced & 1st Place year. Under the guidance of DANIELLE Sportsmanship Award Jazz CALTA ‘98 the team reached new CTC American Grand National NDA High School Dance Nationals - heights. Senior COURTNEY GUTHRIDGE is Championship - 2nd Place Combined National Champions Small Varsity Team the first Monarch ever to compete on the Styles of Dance Performance, Innovative Choreography songleading team for four years. She Award, Best in Category Award - Highest was joined as the leader of the squad by USA Spirit Regional - 2nd Place Pom High School Team Performance Score & fellow seniors NINA LUONG and ASHLEE Dance Advanced 2nd Place Small Varsity Jazz MCKEAGUE. ASICS Cheer & Dance Championship Competing extensively in Southern USA Spirit Nationals - 3rd Place Large - 2nd Place Pom Dance & 1st Place Jazz California, as well as Las Vegas and Varsity Pom Dance Advanced Florida, the girls could not have asked King of the Bleachers Nationals - 2nd Next year there will be two groups vying for a better year. The team won the fol- Place Pom Dance Advanced & 1st Place for first place finishes in the song leading lowing awards: Jazz competitions. For the first time MD will also field a junior varsity song squad. 6 Scarlet &Gray Magazine • Spring 2006 MDHS Sports News Girls’ Water Polo Girls’ Basketball Under the guidance of first year coach, is one of the Claremont Schools and The Monarch girls’ CHRIS SEGESMAN, the girls water polo joins forces with for basketball team fin- team finished the season with an overall their athletic endeavors. The Sagehens ished the season record of 15-12. The team finished third are the two-time defending Division III with an overall in the tough Serra League led by the National Champions and had another record of 16 - 13. play of first team all-league selections great season this year. Under the guidance BRIANA DELFIN and KAITLYN O’SULLIVAN. With a number of talented underclass- of first-year coach Delfin will continue her water polo men on the roster, the Monarchs are RYAN WEISENBERG, career at Cal State Long Beach next fall looking forward to continuing their suc- the Monarchs and teammate RACHAEL BELLOWS will cess in the new on-campus pool next Senior Eshell Estrella advanced to the sec- take her talents to Pitzer College. Pitzer season. ond round of the CIF Playoffs where they lost to eventual state champion, Troy High Boys’ Soccer School. The young team was led by first The boys soccer team finished the year ANDERSON were named first team All- team All-Serra League selection and with another winning season with 15 Serra League. Orange County All-Star, ESHELL ESTRELLA. wins, 9 losses and 2 ties. The team Luhrs along with fellow Monarch RHYS Along with Estrella, the Monarchs will also started the season with a championship MORGAN will remain teammates as miss seniors MONIQUE BIENVENU and at the Inland Empire Tournament. They members of the inaugural Cal State San ERIKA BYERS. But with three starters finished third in the Serra League and Marcos men’s soccer team. returning next season, freshmen KATHRYN advanced to the CIF Playoffs where they During the 2005-06 season, COACH HAUGEN and MYA OLIVIER, and sophomore were eliminated in the first round. MARTIN STRINGER reached the 300 victo- KAITLYN SOTO, the team is looking forward Senior BRIAN LUHRS and junior ROLAND ry milestone with a 3-0 win over Servite. to a very bright future. Girls’ Soccer Wrestling University of where they lost to eventual CIF This year's wrestling team, lead by KEVIN Arizona-bound Champion Upland. HAMMOND, SCOTT DAVIS and JORGE JACKIE BROUSSARD A few members of the team also SANCHEZ, placed in the top four at every and junior JACKIE earned a number of individual honors tournament through early January. The ZINKE led the way as well, Zinke was the Serra League team struggled with injuries through the for the Monarch Offensive Player of the Year as well as season but still managed to qualify five soccer team this a first team All-CIF and OC Register wrestlers for CIF competition. Sanchez season. first team All-County selection. and RAMIRO CASTRO won a combined 10 Junior Jackie Zinke The Monarchs Broussard was named first team All- CIF matches before ending their seasons. opened the season with a champi- Serra League and second team All- Sanchez had a stellar career at MD and onship at the Mater Dei Premiere County by the OC Register. Rounding will continue his wrestling career next year Invitational. The team finished with an out the first team All-Serra League at USC. The Monarchs lose just one sen- overall record of 20-4-3, a Serra selections were senior ASHLEY ARANDA ior from this year’s squad. With seven League Championship and a trip to and sophomore MARYSOL ROSAS. returners and a new facility, the young the second round of the CIF Playoffs team is looking forward to next season. Boys’ Basketball In his 24th year at the helm, COACH ior class paved the way this year. TAYLOR first team All-County, first team All- GARY MCKNIGHT led his team to an KING was named CIF, State, LA Times, Serra League and All-CIF. ALEX overall record of 33- and OC Register JACOBSON was named All-CIF, first team 3 and its 18th Player of the Year All-Serra League. Two seniors rounded straight league title, and was Serra out the starting five and they also had a new CIF record. League MVP. As outstanding seasons. STEVE TARIN was The Monarchs cap- the CIF Player of named first team All-Serra League and tured CIF and the Year, King will DANNY CAMPBELL earned a scholarship Southern California have his number to continue his basketball career at titles and advanced 33 jersey retired . to the the California following his sen- With three returning starters back next State Finals. ior season. He season and the opening of the new gym The Monarchs 2006 CIF & Southern California Champions joins 13 other on the campus of MDHS, Coach were led by a well Monarchs who McKnight and his entire staff are look- balanced attack and had a number of have earned that honor. KAMYRON ing forward to the 2006-07 basketball players earn individual honors. The jun- BROWN was named to the OC Register season.

Scarlet 7 &Gray Magazine • Spring 2006 Surf’s Up Dinner Auction Raises $375,000 Nearly 700 Mater Dei season tickets for sports events parents, alumni, faculty, in the school's new Athletics friends and corporate Complex, a 2006 Rebel motorcy- supporters gathered at cle, and a yellow Labrador the Disneyland Hotel in puppy. Following the dinner and February for what turned live auction, guests danced until out to be the school's midnight to the sounds of Mark most successful Surf's Up Wood and the Parrot Head dinner and auction to Band. date. The annual all- "The Mater Dei Administration Event Chairs (l to r), Diana school fundraiser earned thanks and commends KELLIE Miner and Anissa Gurnee $375,000 toward visual PENDERGEST (Director of Special arts technology. Events), event chair ANISSA GURNEE, co-chair DIANA MINER PATRICK MURPHY, president of Mater Dei High School, was and the entire Surf's Up Auction Team for their leadership astounded by the outcome of the event. in producing the most successful auc- "It is very special when an event like tion in the history of Mater Dei High Surf's Up can generate so much fun and School," said Murphy. excitement while being so financially Because of the success of the annual successful at the same time," said Surf's Up event, Mater Dei has been able Murphy. to expand its visual arts facilities and pro- The evening began with a silent auction grams to include digital arts and graphic featuring an impressive array of items design. Proceeds from this year's event that enticed even the shyest of bidders, will fund technology upgrades in the including a USC helmet signed by classroom to help fulfill Mater Dei's mis- winners Student volunteers from the Class of 2006 sion of providing an unparalleled quality and ‘01, a Cabo San Lucas Escape, and the of education. chance to be a ball boy or girl at a Lakers game. Longtime Surf's Up, Mater Dei's only schoolwide fund-raiser, was Mater Dei foundation partner coordinated by approximately 50 parent volunteers who the William H. Hannon began working on the Foundation donated a event in early-September. Pleasant Holidays vacation for "We could not have done two to Maui as the grand prize it without the dedication for the opportunity drawing. and creativity of the par- The live auction, led by ent volunteers who put in renowned auctioneer CHARLES countless hours," said DREYER, earned $178,000. Gurnee. "They really There was a bidding frenzy for wanted this event to suc- items such as a 1965 ceed for the benefit of the ASB President Mebus Behrle and Event Volunteers (l to r) ASB Vice President Ana Miller with "Monarch" Mustang, a VIP MD students." Corinne Morgenstern, Diana Miner the dog that fetched MD $10,000 sports fan package including and Tamara Johnson Thank You to the 2006 Surf’s Up Underwriters Corporate Big Kahuna The Colton Companies The Trotter Family The Venegas Family ~ AXA Foundation King Kameamea Toby and Mary Crowley Bill and Lynne Kronmuller Twining Laboratories Mike and Sandy Davis Mr. and Mrs. Raymond Lombard Twining Laboratories ~ Quality Assurance Rick and Jessica Davis Steve and Jackie O'Neill Inspections, Inc. Rick and Candace Emsiek Roma D'Italia William H. Hannon Foundation Kevin and Madeleine Finn Gary and Nancy Scholten

8 Scarlet &Gray Magazine • Spring 2006 2006 Auction Underwriters Continued

bIG kAHUNA Long Boarder Gregory and Rita Ferguson Nicholas and Candace Pappas Daniel and Emily Flynn Rexford and Patricia Parker Scott and Carole Bell Brad and Lynn Buettner Adel and Alice Fransis Thomas and Debbie Pavlik Darel and Debbie Benvenuti The Cluck Family Tom and Flavia Frattali Randy and Madeline Peck PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP John F. and Heather Cook Robert and Lori Gallagher Stephen and Anne Pellegrini Timothy and Anita Swift Tom and Kristy Farrell Joe and Mona Gergen Frank and Shelly Picarelli Jim and Becky Tomkinson Jerry and Debi Guibord John and Renee Gillespie Jeffrey and Linda Pierson Bradley and Lisa Hillgren Gene and Carol Glassburner Raymond and Toni Polverini Big Wave Rider Erik and Kathy Klitzner Joan Gordon Manuel and Betsy Porto Denis and Angie Morin Brent and Nancy Gray Vince and Shannon Pozzuoli Mark and Renee Anderson Quoc and Rosemary Nguyen Richard and Lynn Guthridge Pablo and Anita Prietto Jeff and Anne Arcuri Richard and Diane Pankowski Zach and Juli Halopoff Blake and Terri Quinn Kathie, Dwight and Abbie Dan Stange Michael and Robyn Hawkins David and Alice Rau Armstrong Mike and Beth Willard Otis Healy Daniel and Lisbeth Ray Bob and Suzanne Barker Chris and Angela Yelich Jerry and Colleen Higman Timothy and Deborah Richmond David and Joan Borack Stephen and Suzanne Hryniewicki Lisa and Luis Rivera John and Peggy Castner Grommet Gary and Karan Hunt John and Susan Russell John and Diana Conners Kim and Mary Josephson Dennis and Frances Russo Tom and Liz Conway Gabriel and Patricia Aguilar Brian Kaneko Oscar Saavedra David DiRienzo Joe and Monica Aguilera Carl and Margaret Karcher Alan and Michelle Safahi Tom and Mary Duffy Michael and Mary Kay Amaro Milton and Janice Kawabe Geoffrey and Debra Sampson Clara Fernandez Dwight and Kathleen Armstrong Randall and Kelly Kendrick Dean and Cheryl Schaeffer Friend of Mater Dei Sergio and Marybell Avila Darlene and William Kersten Martin and Karen Self Alex and Xio Galindo Robert and Suzanne Barker Sherwin and Donna Kim Michael and Katherine Sexton Don and Martha Harper Barton and Mary Billeci Walter and Denise Knack Steve and Sheila Shea Rod and Michelle Hill David and Katherine Billings David and Kim Koehler Michael and Kimberly Shloub Gretchen Hooper Anthony and Joann Bordas James and Jill Krueger Oscar and Guadalupe Silva William and Susan Kenney Mike and Antonia Bowermaster Steven and Laura Kuhn Doug and Pam Smith Dr. and Mrs. George Konugres Kathleen Boyadjian Daniel and Linda Kveen John and Suzanne Soukup Daniel and Delfina Koon Robert and Paula Boyer Ray and Dorothy Lancy John and Lorri Spiering Mike and Debe Lucki Ken & Laurie Boyko Martin Leon Terrie and Susan St. Germain Todd and Erin Meyer Erasmo and Diane Brenes Michael and Joane Less Mike Stevenson Chris and Diana Miner Leon Broussard Mitchell Lew Jim and Janet Stoneman Tom and Susi Moore Chau and HangTuyet Bui Charles and Lili Linnert John and Linda Strauss Karen Muller Luigi and Isabella Buonanoce Steve and Rhonda Mais Mark and Andrea Strockis John and Mary Owen Sam and Jeanene Canzone Virginia Mangione Frank and Teresa Suryan Chris and Kathy Roberts Anthony and Deborah Castillo Michael and Candy Mann Bart and Debbie Thomsen Martin and Pamela Sapetto Jack and Harlene Chalabian Christopher and Donna James and Becky Tomkinson Steve and Laura Scully Christopher and Nancy Chocek Matthews My Tran Kevin and Alicia Smith M.C. and Rebeca Christy Bruce and Joan May Michael and Sharon Tu Steve and Stacie Spitzer Peter and Judy Clifford Philip and Therese Maynard Jonathan and Rebecca Tufo Vince and Colette Taormina Thomas and Catheryn Croal Derral McGinnis James and Karen Ure Bruce Tine ~ South Coast Darrel and Lori Dagdigian Kevin and Lynese McNair Gustavo and Rini Valdespino Toyota Ana Dandan David and Elizabeth Mojica Michael and Annamarie Velez Michael and Elizabeth Willard Abdallah and Hiam Dandan Robert and Katharyn Molinaro William and Colette Waldron Stephen and Cathy Whitehouse William and Melinda Davis Lilian Molineros David and Gloria Wear Z and Becky Zadro William and Patti Dodge Arlene Montoya Russell and Suzanne Werdin Tip and Sharon Donaldson Martin and Corinne Zachary Wherry Karl and Margee Drews Morgenstern Kathleen White and Joel Kew Joe and Donna Duffy Armando and Paula Muggia Timothy and Elizabeth Wigmore Richard and Nancy Eaton Barry and Jane Noebel Liz Williams Seth and Denise Ellison John and Catherine O'Hara Maggie Williamson John and Diane Erskine Michael and Susan O'Neill Glenn and Suzanne Zetz Edwin and Mary Feick Katherine Ozbirn Cort and Deborah Zimmerman

Scarlet 9 &Gray Magazine • Spring 2006 MDHS Home Raffle News Two Lucky Winners So Far...Who Will Win Next? President. This will allow more individu- advantage of this chance to win a brand- als the chance to win the new home and new house and to give back to MD at the ensure the best results of the raffle, from same time. which all proceeds will support the Those interested in purchasing a ticket Monarch Legacy Endowment. or seeing photos of the Shea Homes If all 20,000 tickets are sold, approxi- property being raffled should visit mately $125,000 per year will be available www.mdhomeraffle.org or can call (866) toward financial aid. Currently, 30% of the 962-8373 for more information. The final school's student body relies on financial drawing will be held at South Coast Plaza's aid, and that need increases each year. Carousel Court on June 30 at 12 p.m. What is in it for the ticket holder? If all MDHS President Patrick Murphy presents a check tickets are sold, one ticket offers a 1 in for $10,000 to the lucky winner, Donna 133 chance of winning one of the prizes, Maksimczyk and her husband, Walter including the home or 150 other cash Good news for current and future Mater prizes. Two lucky ticket holders have Dei students who rely on financial aid in already won prizes in the home raffle. order to attend MDHS - the deadline to Orange County residents DONNA purchase tickets for its $1 million home MAKSIMCZYK won $10,000 in the first early raffle has been extended to Thursday, bird drawing and VICTOR KOMAN won a June 15. $10,000 shopping spree at South Coast "In the best interest of the students, we Plaza in the second early bird drawing. have extended the deadline to June 15 Thus far the response from Alumni who so that we may sell all 20,000 tickets MDHS President Patrick Murphy presents have purchased tickets has been good, $10,000 in South Coast Plaza gift certificates to available," said PATRICK MURPHY, MDHS but we encourage all graduates to take Victor Koman and his daughter Vanessa ‘02 CHANGE CHANGE THE LIFE YOURS OF A WITH A STUDENT NEW HOME Give future Monarchs the chance to attend MDHS 30% of Mater Dei students depend on financial aid each year. By purchasing a ticket you will enable us to build an endowment that will secure the future of Mater Dei High School for generations to come. Grand Prize - Brand-new home in Costa Mesa worth $1,000,000

GRAND PRIZE Ticket Price: $200 each Brand-new home in Costa Mesa valued at $1,000,000 Maximum Tickets to be Sold: 20,000

ALTERNATE GRAND PRIZE DEADLINES Grand Prize winner may elect an alternate cash prize THE FINAL DEADLINE HAS BEEN EXTENDED Tickets may be purchased until Thursday, June 15 OTHER CASH PRIZES The drawing will take place on Friday, June 30 at South Coast Plaza’s Carousel Court at 12 p.m. • Second Prize: $25,000 • Sixth - Tenth Prize: $1,000 All are welcome to attend, winners need not be present • Third Prize: $15,000 • 11th - 20th Prize: $500 • Fourth Prize: $10,000 • 21st - 150th Prize: $200 For more information visit www.materdei.org • Fifth Prize: $5,000 • 150 cash prizes in all or call (866) 962-8373 10 Scarlet &Gray Magazine • Spring 2006 MMDD 22000000 Future Home of the Monarchs The construction on the school's er rooms, and coaches offices is sig- Aquatics Complex, or the MD2000 new Athletics & Aquatics Complex is nificantly completed as well. The Capital Campaign please contact the on schedule and will be open for the pool concrete has been poured, with Office of Advancement at (714) start of the 2006-07 school year. the plaster and some plumbing work 850-9534 or advance- The block construction of the build- scheduled for early summer. [email protected]. ing's shell is complete with some The MD Athletics and Aquatics The facility is located adjacent to minor roofing elements yet to be Complex will seat 3,100 fans for bas- the Monarch Way parking lot on the installed. The concrete pad for the ketball and volleyball games and will east side of campus. Please feel free main gym floor and the wrestling feature multiple set-up configura- to drop by campus to view this new area is complete along with the tions for masses, dances, rallies, magnificent facility! weight room. The framing that meetings and other events. For fur- forms the various team rooms, lock- ther information on the Athletics &

Looking southwest from the Looking southeast at the main court of the gym Monarch Way parking lot The upper right portion is the wrestling area

The MD logo is proudly displayed on both walls of the north east corner of the gym

The southwest corner of the gym Looking southeast on the pool deck

Scarlet 11 &Gray Magazine • Spring 2006 Alumni News MD Grad Writes & Directs Major Motion Picture By the time he Loyola Marymount University, he has interwoven storylines that bring to light graduated from continued to make major strides in the how the proliferation of guns in America Mater Dei, ARIC film industry. dramatically affects and shapes the AVELINO ‘95 had Aric co-wrote and directed his first every day lives of its citizens. directed, pho- major motion picture, American Gun, The film stars a number of well known tographed and edit- that was released this year. The film has actors, including DONALD SUTHERLAND ed his first short seen major success at film festivals all as a Virginia gun shop owner, FOREST film, JUST A GAME over North America. American Gun WHITAKER as a high school principal in OF DOMINOS, as well received two thumbs up from Ebert and Chicago and MARCIA GAY HARDEN stars as written his first Roeper and is still playing in select the- as a single mother in Oregon. Arik Avelino ‘95 full-length script. aters across the country. To learn more about American Gun Since graduating from Mater Dei and American Gun is a powerful series of visit www.americangun-movie.com. 2006 Reunion Information 2006 Class Reunion Committee Members

Class of 1956 & 1957 Class of 1981 Date: Saturday, October 28 Date: Sunday, August 12, 2006 Location: Wyndham Hotel ~ Costa Mesa Location: Hanna’s Restaurant ~ Rancho Santa Contact: Danny Musselman ~ [email protected] Margarita Paul Buberl ~ [email protected] Contact: Julie DeLallo Hibbard ‘81 or (562) 597-6340 [email protected]

Class of 1966 Class of 1986 Contact: Nancy Bansbach-Casey Date: 2006 Homecoming Weekend [email protected] Location: MDHS Contact: Lisa Velasquez Mendiaz Class of 1976 lmendiaz@johnlainghomes Date: Saturday, July 29 Location: Anaheim Marriott Class of 1996 Contact: Joe Conway Contact: Jason Wong [email protected], (800) 660-8141 [email protected] For more information visit: www.mdhs76.com

MDHS Band Reunion

Calling all former MDHS band members and boosters. Join us Saturday, June 3 at MDHS.

If you were a member of the band or the band booster club, please contact [email protected] with your name, address, e-mail address and year of graduation.

12 Scarlet &Gray Magazine • Spring 2006 Alumni Spotlight USA Volleyball Moves to Southern California es in Salt Lake City, off court training at CATZ that is helping Minneapolis and with range of motion as well as injury Spokane, through- prevention. After a quick break, the out the summer 2008 Beijing Olympic hopefuls are back and fall. The final on the court for a 2 p.m. practice that is test of the season open to the public. The facility is able to It was announced recently that the USA will be the World facilitate the players strength training Men’s National Volleyball team will move Championships in and injury treatment needs as well. from their training facilities in Colorado November and Mater Dei will also December to be be represented on Springs to Southern California. The John Boehle ‘88 team will now practice at the American held in Japan. the court, PAUL Sports Center (ASC) and strength train There are two Mater Dei alumni repre- MUNOZ ‘01 has at CATZ, Competitive sentatives in this new endeavor. The been selected as a Athletic Training Zone, Anaheim CATZ location member of the USA located on the premises is owned and operated Volleyball team. of ASC in Anaheim. by JOHN BOEHLE ‘88. Munoz had a very The initiative began with Boehle graduated from successful colle- a proposal by the City of CSU Long Beach, giate volleyball Anaheim. After a num- earned a masters from career as a libero Paul Munoz ‘01 ber of partnerships were Loyola Marymount in (defensive special- formed between the psychology and an MBA ist) at CSU Long Beach before earning a city, local businesses from Pepperdine. The tryout with the national team. and restaurants, ASC, Anaheim CATZ facility CATZ and the team, opened in February with Paul Munoz ‘01 in action for the USA the focus of building USA Volleyball repre- Men’s Volleyball team sentatives thought it athleticism and leader- A number of Monarchs are also keeping best to move to the Anaheim facility. ship in young athletes busy with amateur athletic endeavors. The team will train in Anaheim for the ages 8 to 18. The facility offers year- Four graduates recently took part in the next six years getting ready for the 2008 round personalized training as well as grueling WildFlower Triathlon held at Lake Beijing and the 2012 London Olympic summer programs in numerous sports San Antonio in Monterey County, CA. Games. such as basketball, volleyball, gymnas- ZSU ZSU BURKHALTER ‘91, ANGELA The team is gearing up for a grueling tics and . Although the pri- RELING ‘01 and GERI CAMPEAU ‘87 com- schedule that has them traveling all over mary focus at CATZ is on up and com- pleted Long Course which consists of a the U.S and the world, including match- ing athletes, Boehle and the entire staff 1.2 mile swim, a 56 mile bike and a 13.1 of CATZ are thrilled to team with USA mile run. Burkhalter and Reling finished Volleyball. “The partnership has been sixth and fifth in their respective age great. The strength and flexibility train- groups. DAMON DUNN ‘87 also took part ing they are doing is new to them but in the weekends festivities completing you can already see it helping their over- the Olympic Distance Course of a 1.5 K- all performance.” Following their on swim, a 40 K-bike and 10 K-run. court morning practice the team does WaMoola For Schools • With the WaMoola for Schools® Program, you can support your favorite school every time you make a purchase with your Washington Mutual Visa® Check Card. • Enroll and earn points with every purchase where Visa® debit cards are accepted. • At the end of every year, Washington Mutual will donate cash based on the points you’ve earned for Mater Dei High School. • You pay nothing to enroll and there are no limits to the points Mater Dei can earn. Log on today to find out more www.wamoolaforschools.com

Scarlet 13 &Gray Magazine • Spring 2006 Class Notes 1950s

SEND IN YOUR UPDATES FOR In Our Prayers… THE NEXT SCARLET & GRAY, Mary Helen Amezcua - Sodexho Food Services YOUR CLASSMATES WOULD Employee at MD LOVE TO HEAR FROM YOU. Orfelina Castro - Mother of Myra, MD Faculty Member 1960s Christine Cote ‘00 & Family Judy Prioletti Costa ‘67 JEANNE KOETH STURTEVANT Bill Gibbs - MD Faculty Member ‘66 works as a clinical SUZANNE GORDON ‘81 will Christine Mendoza Isham ‘84 supervisor in a home health marry Brandt Gentry in Courtney Jenkinson - Sister of Ashley ‘08 agency in Petaluma, CA. Nashville, TN on August 5, and Jeffrey ‘07 She has 3 children. Jeanne 2006. Suzanne moved to The Jolly Family has taught elementary and Tennessee 2 years ago to middle school science and Chelsea Lane - Sister of Brianna Lane ‘08 pursue a closer relationship college nursing. She Richard Porter - Father of Ricky ‘01 with God, as well as a career remains an activist in local as a refractive surgery coordi- Jeff Sanford - Husband of Angela Harrell ‘87 and national politics. nator. She was recently named the #1 laser vision 1970s correction counselor in the We Remember … country.

Sr. Marie-Agnes Clisson, UCSC - Former MD STEVE NEWMAN ‘71 recent- Faculty Member ly began his sixth term as PAUL MACEK ‘82 recently Tom Eadington ‘58 Village Justice in retired from active duty with Noel Therese Marie Egan ‘88 Greenwood Lake, NY. He the U.S. Air Force after 21 William Eller ‘66 and his wife are looking for- years of service. He is now ward to celebrating their a fire inspector/investigator Dorothy Hoskins - Mother of Terry Gonzalez, with the U.S. Air Force former MD Faculty Member 25th wedding anniversary this summer. Academy in Colorado Mary Eileen Lawrence - Mother of Mark ‘84 & Springs. He and his wife Conrad ‘93 Christine were married in Gregory Pratt Lombardi ‘85 1980s 1988 and have two sons Margarte M. Merello - Mother of Rene ‘77 and Adam, 16 and Ryan, 9. Denise ‘81 JANICE BRIONES ‘80 gradu- MARY LOU PIASECKI PAFF Audrey Millis - Mother of Lowell Millis, MD Faculty ated Magna Cum Laude ‘82 is married to Edwin and Member from Regis University with a they have two children. The Paff’s reside in Gurnee, IL Michael B. O’Brien ‘59 BA in liberal studies and a where Mary Lou has worked John Russell Oldham - Son of Gene ‘56 and Sherrie ‘56 minor in religious studies. Janice lives in Las Vegas in the pharmaceutical Gail Holly Peck ‘57 where she is a regional man- industry for 20 years. She is John Sawicki - Brother of Bobbie Dankert, MD ager for The Fragrance currently a technical trainer Faculty Member Outlet and her husband Dan responsible for training Raymond Smith - Father-in-Law of Sabrina Smith, is a sommelier. almost 200 people. MD Faculty Member PATRICK KELLY ‘83 is the LEANNE VANDERHORST ‘86 Jeanne Woody - MD Faculty Member, Mother of head crew coach at Loyola and CESAR MONTIEL ‘86 Chris ‘93 and Todd ‘95 Marymount. He recently led were married in 2001 and his varsity women’s team to have a son, Jacob. Leanne also has a daughter Sadie In our Catholic life, we have always asked others to pray a West Coast Conference Championship and was and a son Kyle. The with us for our loved ones. We appeal together to the Lord Montiel’s live in Costa Mesa for healing as well as the gift of eternal life. This is often named the WCC Coach of the Year. The Lions are the and are looking forward to done with Eucharist prayer of the church. If you would the 20th reunion. like us to pray for someone, or if you would like to send a first team other than Gonzaga to ever win a con- memorial Mass card, please call the Campus Ministry ference championship. Office at (714) 850-9556.

14 Scarlet &Gray Magazine • Spring 2006 Class Notes TIM REDFERN ‘88 and his to Mark Rubalcaba and the Cal Poly Pomona and is now 2000s wife Cheryl are proud to two are planning a wedding working on her masters and announce the birth of their for early 2007. works as a systems engineer second child, Lauren Estella, for Thales-Raytheon LAUREN ADAMS ‘00 graduat- who was born in November Systems. Michael is a fire ed from UCI with a degree in 2005. Lauren, along with alarm technician with Biological Sciences and is her three-year-old sister National Fail Safe and is look- now attending UCLA Dental Katy, are loving life in Ladera ing forward to earning his School. Ranch. degree in communications RYAN STEVENS ‘00 graduat- from Cal State Fullerton. ed from USC with a degree in history and is now enjoying 1990s life in the working world. ERIKA GUTIERREZ ’01 resides in Orange with her parents MICHELLE GUNST NORMAN CHARLIE PANKINIER ‘94, a Debbie ’73 and Mike ’75. She ‘90 and her husband Brian Secret Service Agent, was on recently graduated from Cal are proud to announced the President Bill Clinton’s detail State University Long Beach birth of their third child, as he visited Orange County earning a Bachelors of Alexander Brian. He was for the grand opening of the Science in Criminal Justice. born on April 27, 2005 and Tiger Woods Learning Center MATT LEINART ‘01 a recent joins big sisters Nicole, age 4 at Dad Miller Golf Course in graduate of USC, was select- and Natalie, age 3. Anaheim. ed 10th overall in the IRAZMI PEREZ ‘98, will cycle JODY GORDON ‘95 is 500 miles from San Fancisco Draft by the Arizona engaged to be married to to Los Angeles over 8 days Dave Alfaro. She earned her Cardinals. Leinart had a stel- in September. She will take lar career as quarterback for degree in Health Care part in the Amgen California Administration from CSULB the USC Trojans and is look- Coast Classic Bicycle Tour ing forward to bringing his and is now in Nursing in a effort to raise money School. football talents to Phoenix for the Arthritis Foundation. next fall. CHRISTINA A. MITCHELL- To find our more about MARISSA CAMPANA ‘02 is a HORVATH ‘95 is working for a her adventure visit local construction company senior at Franciscan University www.californiacoastclassic.org. majoring in Theology and EVA AURORA TORRES ‘91 while also attending school. Spanish with minors in biology, MARISA WINCH ‘96 and her RUBY ROJAS ‘99 received a was married to Erick Wolf in chemistry and human life stud- husband recently moved to full athletic softball scholar- December 2005. Eva is a ies. Marissa is engaged to be Surprise, AZ. After spending ship to the University of graduate of the University of married in the summer of 2007. time in the fashion industry, Virginia where she earned a Redlands where she earned a YADIRA (GABBY) RAMIREZ ‘02 is degree in business manage- Marisa is now enjoying her B.A. in Sociology and a manager at Nordstrom and ment. Fellow Monarch Isabel work as an administrator and Women Studies before earn- recently announced her Velasco served as a brides- event planner in the Phoenix ing a master’s in Sports engagement to Sgt. Michael maid and Monarchs Adriana area. Management from Cal State Stroud of the U.S. Army who is Perez Monje, Desiree Curiel KATHLEEN A. WARREN ‘97 Long Beach. She is an assis- now serving in Iraq. Ortiz and Amy Accornero was married to David Britain tant softball coach at Orange JENNY CHAVIS ‘03 played soc- Landhardt were in atten- in London on October 1, Coast College and a supervi- cer at OCC for two years before dance. 2005. The two reside in sor for Protrans, Inc. Ruby is transferring to SDSU. She is a Bedford where she is a man- a member of the Venezuelan communications major with an ager for Barclays Bank of National Softball Team and emphasis in public relations MAUREEN KELLY ‘94 AND London. Prior to moving to will be playing this summer in and loves living in San Diego. MICHAEL CROUSE ‘94 wel- the UK, Kathleen earned her Canada, Columbia and NICOLE SMITH ‘03 is the reign- comed their first child, degree from USF and Beijing, China for the 2008 ing Miss Orange County. She Carter Michael in February worked in New York at Olympic qualifier. is busy supporting her platform of breast cancer awareness 2006. Wachovia Bank. KATIE POKORSKI ‘99 is a throughout Orange County via LINDSAY LABONGE ‘94 is a LAURA SANDERS ‘98 and registered dietician in private local events and foundations. graduate of Colorado MICHAEL GANNON ‘99 are practice nutrition therapy University at Boulder and engaged to be married in specializing in adolecents works for TracyLocke in July at St. Edward Church in with eating disorders. Irvine. Lindsay recently Corona. Laura earned her announced her engagement degree in engineering from Scarlet 15 &Gray Magazine • Spring 2006 Attention MD Visit the MDHS website at Alumni Athletes! www.materdei.org The Monarch Hall of Fame, to be located in the new Athletics & Aquatics Complex, The site features news and event informa- will feature a history of Mater Dei sports. tion for parents, students and alumni. We need your help to put that history together. You can also find a huge selection of Mater Dei sportswear and merchandise Were you a CIF Player of the Year? at the online store. It is a great place to Were you All-CCIF? shop for gifts or to find the perfect thing to wear to the next Mater Dei game. Did you continue on into the professional or Olympic ranks? Go Monarchs! We are also looking for jerseys, sweatshirts, t-shirts, shoes, cleats, mitts, balls, bats, hats, helmets, video, film and photos. St. Bonaventure School 1st Annual Golf Tourament Contact the Office of Advancement and Alumni for more information: Monday, July 24 (714) 850-9534 or Old Ranch Country Club ~ Seal Beach [email protected] Dinner and Auction to follow the tournament Call Jeff Acuri for more details ~ (714) 861-1234 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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