SCARLET Summer 2010 / www.materdei.org GRAY
The Legacy of Josef
Havana Nights
Special Games 25th Anniversary
Graduation 2010
Monarchs #1 In The Nation!
Baseball’s CIF Champs 1st Perfect Game
Ring of Honor THE NEW SCARLET & GRAY
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ADMINISTRATION 2010-2011 OFFICE OF ADVANCEMENT & ALUMNI Most Rev. Tod Brown, D.D. Bishop of Orange Allison Bergeron ‘96 Director, Admissions Marketing & Planned Giving Rev. Gerald M. Horan, O.S.M. Vicar of Faith Formation Pam Coe Director, Grants & Media Relations Greg Dhuyvetter ‘77Superintendent of Catholic Schools Melinda Craft Administrative Assistant Patrick Murphy President Kathleen Kelly ‘94 Director, Alumni Relations Frances Clare Principal Lisa (Velasquez) Mendiaz ‘86 Director, Special Events & Publications Anna-Lisa George Assistant Principal, Academic Services Jonathan Tufo ‘91 Vice President, Advancement Kevin Hickman Assistant Principal, Student Services Charisse Kitsinis Assistant Principal, Faculty Services & Personnel Dave Taylor Vice President, Business Services Jonathan Tufo ‘91 Vice President, Advancement
Did you know… MATER DEI WEBSITE …we no longer print a hard copy school calendar? All school events are on the website. You can access the calendar from the homepage under events or www.materdei.org/calendar for easy access. …we have the ability to podcast with our website? The Class of 2010 enjoyed their entire senior slide shows through the technology available on Mater Dei’s site. And those with an iTunes account were able to download and view the slide shows from the comfort of their computer, iPhone, iPod or iPad. Visit www.materdei.org/seniors and click on podcasts to enjoy the senior slide shows and more. …we recently launched a secure message board on our site for current MD families to find carpools? Visit www.materdei.org/carpool to learn more. …you can make a gift to support Mater Dei online? Simply visit www.materdei.org/supportmd. Every little bit counts and you can designate which area of need you would like to support. ….we have a permanent memorial page for our beloved caretaker and friend, Josef? Visit www.materdei.org/legacygiving to learn more about Josef, enjoy a slide show of photos of his life and see how a legacy gift can ensure the future for Mater Dei. See below for a listing of other custom URLs which enable easy access and promotion of Mater Dei’s various athletic, artistic and performing programs.
About Mater Dei Campus Life Performing Arts www.materdei.org/blockschedule www.materdei.org/asb www.materdei.org/band www.materdei.org/calendar www.materdei.org/campusministry www.materdei.org/cheer www.materdei.org/carpool www.materdei.org/clubs www.materdei.org/choir www.materdei.org/2014 www.materdei.org/hockey www.materdei.org/christmas www.materdei.org/seniors (class of 2010) www.materdei.org/journalism www.materdei.org/colorguard www.materdei.org/news www.materdei.org/mdtv www.materdei.org/dance www.materdei.org/scrip www.materdei.org/rachelschallenge www.materdei.org/rhj www.materdei.org/yearbook www.materdei.org/shakespeare Academics www.materdei.org/seniormusical www.materdei.org/ccrc Faculty Only www.materdei.org/song www.materdei.org/guidance www.materdei.org/intranet www.materdei.org/theatre www.materdei.org/library www.materdei.org/summerschool Visual Arts www.materdei.org/visualarts Admissions www.materdeiadmissions.org www.materdei.org/campustours www.materdei.org/shadowprogram www.materdei.org/visitday Advancement www.materdei.org/familymass www.materdei.org/grandparents www.materdei.org/surfsup www.materdei.org/publications www.materdei.org/supportmd www.materdei.org/legacygiving Athletics www.materdei.org/athleticcamps www.materdei.org/baseball www.materdei.org/girlsbasketball www.materdei.org/crosscountry www.materdei.org/boysgolf www.materdei.org/girlsgolf www.materdei.org/boyslax www.materdei.org/girlslax www.materdei.org/boyspolo www.materdei.org/girlspolo www.materdei.org/boyssoccer www.materdei.org/girlssoccer www.materdei.org/softball www.materdei.org/swimming www.materdei.org/boystennis www.materdei.org/girlstennis www.materdei.org/track www.materdei.org/boysvolleyball www.materdei.org/girlsvolleyball www.materdei.org/wrestling PRESIDENT’S MESSAGE
Dear Mater Dei Family, As I write this letter for the summer edition of the Scarlet & Gray magazine, I look back with tremendous pride and gratitude for the graduating Class of 2010. I congratulate and salute ASB President Sam Digiovanni for his outstanding leadership during this school year and Valedictorian Matthew Bernard and for his inspirational words to the graduates at the UCI Bren Center at this year’s wonderful graduation ceremony on May 29, 2010. My most sincere commendations and congratulations as well to Salutatorian Paula Verkuylen for her incredible graduation speech, to Senior Class President Kate Johnson for her yearlong inspiring leadership and to the entire graduating Class of 2010 for the incredible imprint they left on the treasured history of Mater Dei High School. The Class of 2010, in true Mater Dei spirit, committed themselves to over 92,000 hours of community outreach service to those in need in our local community during their four years here at MDHS (with 28 seniors graduating with more than 400 hours of service to the needy in our society). In addition, many Mater Dei students and teachers spent their Easter vacations to travel to New Orleans to continue the amazing outreach of the MDHS family in the ongoing efforts to help rebuild homes of those in the region still attempting to recover from the devastation of Hurricane Katrina. As the 2009-2010 school year concluded, the Mater Dei High School community was dazzled with the incredible display of theatrical, vocal and comedic talent in the Senior Musical production of My Fair Lady; marveled at the depth and quality of the scholarships, awards and accolades bestowed upon the Class of 2010 at the Senior Awards celebration; moved by the reverence and emotion of a beautiful Baccalaureate Mass celebration; and reveled in the pure fun and excitement of Grad Night at the ESPN Zone in Downtown Disney. The cover story of this summer 2010 edition of the Scarlet & Gray magazine is dedicated to our beloved Mater Dei High School caretaker, Josef D’Heygers, who passed away in April after dedicating almost 60 years of tireless, faithful, caring and loving service to MDHS. During this summer, we are in the process of building a beautiful display case in honor of Josef in the area just outside of the MD Counseling and Career Center in the Academic Services building which Josef’s amazing legacy gift so generously funded. In addition, we are creating a tree and garden shrine in Josef’s memory in the Grotto near the ceramics room opposite room 609. When you are back on campus for any occasion we encourage you to visit either or both of these shrines in remembrance of an incredibly humble, honest, hard-working and dedicated man who loved Mater Dei High School with his entire body, mind, heart and soul. May our beloved Josef rest in peace with our Lord Jesus Christ in paradise. As we prepare to celebrate the 60th Anniversary of Mater Dei High School, we are reminded that the most important aspect of our school, the holistic growth and development of our students remains first and foremost in the minds of the faculty, staff and administration here at MDHS. To that end, we sincerely thank and commend Bishop Tod D. Brown who continues to generously provide so many families with financial aid each year, allowing those who otherwise could not afford to do so, the opportunity to receive an outstanding Catholic, college preparatory education. This past year we provided our families with over $1.5 million in financial aid with that number increasing to $2 million for next school year as we help our families work through these difficult economic times. We are also grateful to so many generous parents, alumni, past parents and friends of Mater Dei for their ongoing generosity in supplementing our Bishop’s support through their foundation, memorial and alumni gift grants, as well as their legacy gifts to the Monarch Legacy Endowment Fund. We are blessed to have so many who care so deeply to help carry on the legacy of a Catholic school that is truly open and welcoming to a diverse population of students and families. No matter how much the buildings and landscape may change at the corner of Bristol and Edinger in Santa Ana, California the founding spirit of Honor, Glory and Love at Mater Dei will never change. It does not matter whether you are an alum of 60 years or a new incoming freshman, you are always welcomed and embraced as a member of the Mater Dei family. As we say goodbye and Godspeed to the Class of 2010 and welcome in the Class of 2014, we ask Our Lord God to bless, guide and protect the entire Mater Dei family throughout the summer of 2010. Sincerely in Mater Dei,
Patrick Murphy President LEGACY GIVING AND THE MONARCH LEGACY ENDOWMENT FUND
Did you know that, without careful planning, legacy gift to Mater Dei. Just look at the example up to 35 percent or more of your retirement set by our beloved Josef. When he arrived at plan assets could be exposed to taxes after your Mater Dei in 1956, neither Josef nor the MD lifetime? Fortunately, this tax can be reduced or family knew the impact that he would have on avoided if you choose to use your retirement plan Mater Dei High School. assets to support a charity like Mater Dei High School and the Monarch Legacy Endowment Like Josef’s gift, yours can make a difference. Fund. Even a small amount can have a big impact over time. Some people think they must choose For 60 years, Mater Dei High School has between leaving a gift to their family or their provided a quality, Catholic education to over 24,000 alumni who have gone on to careers in international business, religious communities, government, service organizations, education, military agencies, civil service, and professional athletics. Serving a diverse population that mirrors the cultural ethnicity of Orange County; Mater Dei is committed to providing future generations of Monarchs with the same college- prep curriculum and passion for Christian service and ministry that has been in place since the school’s inception in 1950. The Monarch Legacy Endowment Fund was favorite charity. You can do both, and some established to secure long-range financial charitable gifts may actually save your family stability and growth. The Fund enables us to money by decreasing inheritance taxes. provide financial aid to needy students, ongoing advancement in educational technology and Please visit www.materdei.org/legacygiving to continued professional growth and compensation learn more about our Legacy Giving Program for our faculty and staff. To commemorate the and the Monarch Legacy Endowment Fund. 60th Anniversary of Mater Dei High School, we You can also request several free guides for aim to raise $60 million in legacy gifts for the more information about bequest giving and endowment. retirement plan choices. You may also contact Allison Bergeron ‘96, Director of Planned Giving, Whether you think of yourself as rich or poor, at (714) 850-9532 or [email protected]. or somewhere in between, you CAN make a Thank You To Our Generous Donors For Making Havana Nights 2010 A Huge Success
Mater Dei’s 18th Annual Dinner Auction took place on Saturday, April 17, 2010 at the Westin South Coast Plaza. The event was an incredible success with over 300MD supporters in attendance. Thanks to the entire Mater Dei community for your support and hard work in making this all possible. We deeply appreciate the dedication and countless hours given by 2010 Co-Chairs, Kay Ward and Melinda Derloshon and Honorary Chairs Anissa Gurnee and Diana Miner.
Surf’s Up Havana Nights is the school’s largest event benefiting all students by helping to fund the school’s technology program and campus improvements.
Please direct questions or requests for more information to Lisa (Velasquez) Mendiaz ‘86, Director of Special Events at (714) 850-9527 or [email protected]. You may also visit www.materdei.org/surfsup.
Photography by Alt-Senior - Todd ‘82 and Cheryl ‘83 Walsh @ www.alt-senior.com SAVE THE DATE FOR Havana Nights 2011 SATURDAY, APRIL 16, 2011. MATER DEI SPECIAL GAMES 25th ANNIVERSARY
Mater Dei’s 2010 Special Games Head Football Coach Bruce Rollinson, who serves as marked the 25th anniversary of Track Coordinator, has been involved in the event since the annual outreach program. its inception. “Special Games Outreach is an opportunity On Saturday, April 17, 2010 for me to encourage our students to become involved in approximately 250 athletes community service.” with special needs throughout Orange County gathered at Head Basketball Coach Gary McKnight, Head Girls Basketball Mater Dei’s Outdoor Athletics Coach Kevin Kiernan and President Patrick Murphy, also Complex to take part in Special have been involved in Special Games for numerous years. Games Outreach. The athletes, The event is supported by many dedicated parents and who range in age from four to faculty, most notably, Mary Crowley who is the parent of 70, are treated to a fun-filled day of activites including six MD alumni. track and field games, miniature golf, sponge throw, face painting and a visit with the ASPCA Therapy Dogs. More Mater Dei High School is committed to the community and than 450 Mater Dei student and parent volunteers run the to developing young men and women who will become annual outreach program. exemplary citizens. Special Games Outreach is perhaps the most shining example of this commitment. While our students are offered the opportunity to gain many valuable life perspectives by volunteering their For more information on the 2011 Mater Dei Special Games time as buddies and team leaders, the athletes return, Outreach, which will be held on Saturday, April 9, 2011 with great excitement, year after year, making Special and how you can help to continue the outreach program, Games Outreach a true Mater Dei tradition. The athletes contact Mater Dei Campus Ministry at (714) 850-9558. participate in an Opening Ceremony accompanied by the Visit us online at www.materdei.org/campusministry. Mater Dei High School Marching Band and 450 cheering student volunteers.
When Josef D’Heygers arrived in the United States in 1956 from Belgium, he had no idea that the job he took at Mater Dei High School as the school janitor would lead to a lifetime of friendships and family. On April 12, 2010, the Mater Dei family came together see my name there and people will know that Josef to say goodbye to Josef and celebrate his life and the shoemaker has done something special and legacy at a memorial Mass presided by Fr. Steve Sallot important to help the children.” ’72 in the Meruelo Athletic Center. Hundreds were in attendance including current and former Mater Dei The Josef A. D’Heygers Academic Services Center is faculty, alumni, students, and friends of Mater Dei. a constant reminder that Josef, the shoemaker from Belgium, was here and did something special for the President Patrick Murphy and Ned Moeller shared children. words and memories with those in attendance about our beloved Josef. Members of ASB served as altar Thank you, Josef, for your great care of the Mater Dei servers, Eucharistic ministers, greeters and an honor campus and family. Though you have gone home to guard for the final procession for Josef to his final the peaceful, loving arms of our Lord, your memory will resting place. live in our hearts forever. We find consolation in knowing that you will continue to watch over us from heaven. Josef was 41 years old when he arrived at Mater Dei Your name, your spirit and your love will remain at in 1956 and had worked as a shoemaker for more Mater Dei forever. than two decades. An old friend from Belgium was working as a janitor at MD and had written him about Generations of Monarchs will come to celebrate your an opening for another janitor. legacy.
Though he spoke no English when he first arrived, Josef quickly became an icon in the Mater Dei family. For many years, his work day began at 4:30 a.m. when he got up to unlock the main gate to let the bakery truck in. It ended at night when he checked the locks on the doors and made sure all the lights had been turned off. In between, he’d clean, replace light bulbs do general maintenance and run the nuns back and forth from the convent to Mater Dei’s campus. For decades, Josef attended daily Mass in the campus chapel and could often be found standing in front of the statue of Mary.
Even when his eyes went dim and his hands shook with age, Josef still went through the halls at night, checking locks and turning out lights – putting the school to bed before he turned in himself.
Mater Dei means “everything to me,” he once said.
In the late 1990s when the redevelopment plans for Mater Dei’s campus were being finalized, Josef made one of the largest gifts in school history.
“Josef blew us away with the gift he made to us at that meeting. After we recovered from our shock and amazement at the generosity of Josef’s gift, Fr. Steve and I discussed a way that we could best honor him. After much discussion, we decided to put Josef’s name on the clock tower above the Academic Services Center which is visible from the window of Josef’s apartment,” said Patrick Murphy, Mater Dei President.
Josef said, “I am so happy and so grateful to see my name up there. Every morning when I wake up, I Thank You, Josef, For Your Great Care Of The Mater Dei Campus And Family. Your Name, Your Spirit And Your Love Will Remain At Mater Dei Forever. Generations Of Monarchs Will Come To Celebrate Your Legacy. Thank You, Josef, For Your Great Care Of The Mater Dei Campus And Family. Your Name, Your Spirit And Your Love Will Remain At Mater Dei Forever. Generations Of Monarchs Will Come To Celebrate Your Legacy. FACULTY SPOTLIGHT Superintendent of Catholic Schools for the Diocese of Orange Greg Dhuyvetter ‘77 has accepted Bishop Tod Brown’s invitation to become the fifth Superintendent of Catholic Schools in the Diocese of Orange. Greg began his new position at Marywood on March 8, 2010.
Greg was at Mater Dei High School for close to 28 years in the positions of English Teacher, Chair of the English Department, Assistant Principal/Faculty Services and Assistant Principal/Academic Services. In all of these positions, Greg established a tradition of excellence in education through his dedication and commitment as reflected in his competence, his sense of humor, his creativity, his keen mind and the many programs he has initiated, developed and directed.
For all that Greg is and for all that he has given to MDHS we are most grateful, thankful and appreciative. As Greg moves forward to this new position, we wish him every blessing and success knowing that his vision and leadership will take education in the schools of the Diocese of Orange to even greater levels of excellence.
FACULTY SPOTLIGHT Assistant Prinicipal, Admissions & Academic Services Mater Dei High School
Anna-Lisa George ‘89 accepted the position of Assistant Principal, Academic Services at Mater Dei High School and began her new position on May 10, 2010.
Anna-Lisa has served as Chair of the English Department, WCEA-WASC Self-Study Co-Chair, Coach of the Academic Decathlon Team and has supported Mater Dei High School through her leadership and participation in numerous committees over the course of her 15 years here.
The entire Mater Dei family wishes Anna-Lisa the best in her new position. FACULTY SPOTLIGHT Father of the Year
Bruce Rollinson ’67 Head Football Coach was selected by the Father’s Day Council, Orange County as a 2010 Father of the Year. He was honored at a tribute dinner held on Thursday, June 17 at the Grove of Anaheim.
The Father’s Day Council is a group of leading members of the manufacturing, retail and media communications arenas, which annually selects and honors individuals whose achievements and values as fathers are exemplary. “Of all the awards I have received over the years, being honored as an outstanding father, without a doubt, fills me with the most pride,” Rollinson said. “It recognizes how much my family contribute to help me. I just count my blessings.” Coach Rollinson attended the dinner with his wife, Laurie, and daughters Caroline ‘05 and Catherine ‘09. Laurie arranged to have nearly 20 former Mater Dei football players attend the banquet to support their coach, who has had a major impact on their lives beyond high school football. They credit “Rollo” for teaching them morals, ethics and character – for teaching them how to be men. The proceeds from the tribute dinner benefited the American Diabetes Association, an organization dedicated to funding research to find a cure for diabetes. During the past 20 years, the Father’s Day Council has raised more than $25 million to fight diabetes.
The entire Mater Dei community congratulates you, Coach Rollinson, for being named “Father of the Year.”
FACULTY SPOTLIGHT Three Mater Dei Alums make news on campus What a year it’s been for the Monarchs! Girls basketball’s, Kaleena Mosqueda Lewis, Hall of Fame Inductions Mater Dei High School was named the #1 was named ESPN Player of the Year. She was Mater Dei retired the numbers of CIF Players athletic program in the country by also named to the Parade All-American team of the Year, boys’ basketball players Tyler MaxPreps.com and also claimed the #1 spot with teammate Jordan Adams. Lamb (#0) and Gary Franklin (#4), and water in the 2009-10 ESPN RISE All-Sports FAB polo player Alex Wherry (#2), and inducted 50 national ranking. Here are some of the Another MD Football standout and UCLA each player into the Hall of Fame. highlights in Mater Dei’s year in sports that signee, Chris Ward, received numerous makes us #1: accolades including Trinity League most Tyler Lamb was the OC Register’s Player of valuable lineman, and selections to the Los the Year, John R. Wooden Award Division I 2009-2010 Team Championships Angeles Times All-Star, Parade All-American, Player of the Year, and was named to the Los • Baseball – CIF Southern Section Division and EA Sports All-American teams. Angeles Times All-Star Team. He signed with I champions UCLA. • Boys’ Basketball – CIF Southern Section Track & Field’s pole vault national leader Division I champions Michael Woepse, cleared 17 feet and later Gary Franklin was ranked one of the top • Girls’ Basketball – CIF Division IIA State won a second straight Arcadia Invitational point guards in the nation and signed with champions (California Team of the title. Cal. Year, Named #1 team in the nation by MaxPreps.com and ESPN Rise) Nearly 50 student-athletes from the Class of Alex Wherry became the first aquatics • Boys’ Water Polo – CIF Southern Section 2010 made commitments to college athletic athlete to be inducted in Mater Dei’s Hall of Division II champions (2nd consecutive) teams. Click here to see the complete list. Fame. He was the OC Register’s Player of the • Track & Field - Scott Cookcleared 16’-3” Year and signed with UCLA. to win the pole vault CIF State title Monarchs Compete on USA Junior National Teams Coaches’ 2009-2010 Accolades Mater Dei Football made Parade Magazine’s Kaleena Mosqueda-Lewis, University of Gary McKnight became California’s all-time list of the Top 10 Most Honored High School Connecticut commit, Jordan Adams, and winningest boys’ basketball coach. Football Programs of all time. Alexyz Vaioletama, USC commit, were selected to the 2010 USA Women’s U17 Girls’ basketball coach Kevin Kiernan led his Athletes Carry on the Tradition of World Championship Team for the second team to a 32-1 record and was named USA year. The team won gold in the final game Today’s All-USA Coach of the Year. Excellence against France on July 25, 2010. Vaioletama Melissa Bates, Mater Dei’s 2009-2010 female was unable to compete due to an injury. Coach Burt Call was named CIF Division I athlete of the year, recorded her personal Coach of the Year after leading his team to an best with a 1:10.79 time in the 100-meter Amber Freeman, All-California Softball Team incredible season and CIF Southern Section breaststroke at the Los Angeles Grand Prix. selection and Arizona State commit, was title. Bates signed with Cal’s swimming team. named to the USA Softball Junior Women’s National Team. MD Football standout, Victor Blackwell, was selected to participate in the Champion Bret Bonnani made the USA Men’s Junior Gridiron Kings competition at the ESPN Wide National Team. This summer the team World of Sports Complex in Orlando, Florida. defeated Australia, France and Germany. The competition featured the best players Bret scored six goals in the match against in the nation. Blackwell was also named a Australia. Trinity League most valuable offensive player of the year. He has committed to USC.
Cory Hahn, whose outstanding performance throughout the 2010 season lead MD baseball to a CIF title, was named OC Register Player of the Year and Cal-Hi Sports Mr. Baseball Player of the Year (the first MD selection on the all-time list dating back to the 1899 selection), along with many other accolades. Hahn was also selected in the Major League Baseball draft. MATER DEI CIF PLAYER OF THE YEAR JERSEYS RETIRED
BASEBALL WINS CIF-SS DIVISION 1 BEATS DANA HILLS 2-0 CORY HAHN & TY MOORE PITCH A PERFECT GAME
Congratulations to our Monarch Baseball team for capturing the 2010 CIF-SS Division 1 title against Dana Hills. This is the third CIF baseball championship for the Monarchs (1980 & 2005) and the first perfect game in school history.
Cory Hahn, a senior pitched a perfect game for five innings and then was replaced by Ty Moore, a sophomore who also pitched two perfect innings in the game. Hahn not only pitched a perfect game, he hit a 430 foot home run out of the park made an over-the- shoulder running catch in center field which gave him the honor of defensive play of the game.
The game remained 0-0 until the Monarchs scored in the second inning. The count was at two outs and senior Konnor Armijo walked. Senior Jacob Medina hit a high fly ball to left field for a triple that drove in Armijo. It remained 1-0 until Hahn’s homerun in the sixth inning. The Monarchs finished the season 21-10. For more on Monarch Baseball, please visit www.materdei.org/baseball THEATRE ARTS Patrick William Brings Innovation to MD Performing Arts
Mr. Patrick Williams, has compilation of efforts by teachers, parents and more than 100 been named the Director of students to create what Williams describes as “Shakespeare set in Performing Arts and Musical Van Gogh Land.” Students are revitalizing Shakespeare in high school Theatre. Mr. Williams has theatre arts and learning the commitment, cooperation and hard work been instrumental in the it takes to pull off the challenging genre. The Mater Dei community growth of the theatre arts has discovered an innovative way for various departments to come program since he began together to enhance students’ educational experience. teaching at Mater Dei in 2003. Over the last seven years, he Patrick Williams has also created an exciting opportunity for Mater has successfully directed a Dei students to take theatre into the community. In celebration of number of performances and Read Across America Day, theatre arts students visited neighboring expanded student interest Sepulveda Elementary School for a special theatrical production of and participation in theatre Dr. Seuss inspired stories. Approximately 200 students from pre- arts by starting new programs kindergarten and kindergarten classes were treated to a 30-minute such as Shortsfest, Scriptsfest, the Improv Club and Shakespeare in multimedia presentation that combined theatre, comedy, music and the Grotto. a big screen presentation to bring some of the best known Dr. Seuss stories to life. The purpose of turning the stories into a theatrical In June, the theatre arts department celebrated the 5th anniversary production was to challenge elementary school kids to stretch their of Shakespeare in the Grotto, an ambitious and wildly creative imagination beyond the page to make reading exciting. outdoor staged performance and art festival. The event has become an annual tradition which brings a growing audience of Mater Dei Stay tuned for more exciting growth in Mater Dei Performing Arts families, alumni and community members to our campus. Much has Department. Visit the website at www.materdei.org/performingarts been accomplished through Shakespeare in the Grotto, which is a to learn about upcoming events and performances. TWO MONARCHS SELECTED AS 2010 NATIONAL MERIT SCHOLARSHIP FINALISTS
Congratulations to Amy Dominguez and Jacob Pellegrini, Class of 2010, for being named Finalists by the National Merit Scholarship Corporation.
National Merit Finalists are selected from the top 1 percent of high school students in the nation based on high SAT scores, outstanding academic records throughout high school, leadership in school and community activities, and recommendations by their high school principals.
Amy Dominguez graduated with a 4.76 grade point average and will attend Yale University, majoring in International Relations. She was named Mater Dei’s 2010 Young Woman of the Year and received the Alumni Association Senior Award. An athlete as well as a scholar, Amy has participated in soccer, cross country, and track. She completed 656 service hours over her four year as a Mater Dei student through her involvement in Urban Compass, Girl Scouts and Camp ReCreation, among other service programs.
Jacob Pelligrini graduated with a 4.55 grade point average and will attend Notre Dame University, majoring in science or math. His brother Nick ‘09 is also attending Notre Dame. Jacob completed 295 service hours volunteering for Special Games and Urban Compass, as well as other outreach programs. He was named Mater Dei’s 2010 Catholic Young Man of the Year. He achieved Eagle Scout rank in the Boys Scouts and was a member of the Mater Dei marching band.
Join us in congratulation Amy and Jacob who exemplify our tradition of excellence. Mater Dei High School has had 133 National Merit Finalists in school history.
YEARBOOK DISTRIBUTION CLASS OF 2010 (ONLY) Thursday, August 12 - Rooms 608 & 610 9:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. and 1:00 p.m. - 2:00 p.m.
CLASS OF 2011 AND 2012 Wednesday, August 25 - LeVecke Center 8:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m. and 12:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m.
CLASS OF 2013 Thursday, August 26 - LeVecke Center 8:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m.
If you miss your yearbook pickup date or would like your yearbook mailed to you ($15 fee applies), please see Mrs. Katnic in Room 218 or email her at [email protected]. SENIOR AWARDS
On May 17, 2010, with several hundred senior students and parents in the audience, many of our Class of 2010 were honored in a variety of ways. Over 150 seniors were recognized as a result of their membership in CSF and/or NHS. Sixty-five seniors with a 4.0 or higher grade point average (GPA) were awarded plaques, and the four students with the highest GPA were given a special award. Many seniors were given a plaque and/or a monetary award through Mater Dei’s annual and memorial scholarships. Outstanding students in the various academic disciplines received a special plaque, and journalism students came to the stage to receive their awards. Our Student Body Officers and the Senior Class Officers received pen sets, and those who served as commissioners were asked to stand and be recognized. Students who had surpassed 400 hours of community service were given a special plaque. From the list of those individuals who were Sam Digiovanni & Paula Verkuylen Tommy Colton & Amy Dominguez selected as Student of the Month throughout the year came September 2009 October 2009 the announcement of Mater Dei’s Young Man and Woman of the Year: Sam Digiovanni and Amy Dominguez. These coveted Students of the Month Students of the Month awards were followed by the announcement of the Catholic Man and Woman of the Year, Jacob Pellegrini and Karen Billeci, the Salutatorian, Paula Verkuylen and the Valedictorian, Matthew Bernard. Woven throughout the evening were pictures of most of the seniors accompanied by the name of scholarships and/or awards each had received and the college each would attend. This wonderful addition to the evening was a result of the efforts and technological expertise of Mr. Dhuyvetter. We thank all who had a part in putting together this wonderful event.
Gabrielle Elias & Luis Armona Kevin Bagnall & Kristen Steinfeld February 2010 March 2010 Students of the Month Students of the Month Tommy Colton & Amy Dominguez Estefania Pedroza & Jacob Pelligrini Antonio Esparza & Christine Allen Neil O’Hara & Kalyn McCall October 2009 November 2009 December 2009 January 2010 Students of the Month Students of the Month Students of the Month Students of the Month
Kevin Bagnall & Kristen Steinfeld Melissa Costa & Jesse Garcia Jennifer Lai & Kevin Osorno Karina Martin & Sean Martinez March 2010 April 2010 May 2010 June 2010 Students of the Month Students of the Month Students of the Month Students of the Month SENIOR SEND OFF & BACCAULAREATE MASS
GRADUATION CLASS OF 2010 EVERYONE SAYS AMEN TO THE CLASS OF 2010 RING OF HONOR & FOUNDERS CIRCLE
The Mater Dei High School Ring of Honor debuted in May 2001 at the 50th Anniversary Golden Gala. The Ring honors members of the Mater Dei community who have shown dedication to the values and mission of Mater Dei High School, while also having CONGRATULATIONS TO achieved local, state, national or international recognition 2010 RING OF HONOR INDUCTEES through service or career. This year’s Ring of Honor was celebrated at our annual Founders Circle dinner on Tuesday, Leo Boese June 15, 2010. Gordon Lee The Founders Circle aims to bring the entire Mater Dei Terrance Peabody ‘77 community together to celebrate our school, give thanks, and recognize people who have made Mater Dei such a great place George Zebot ‘62 to learn and develop. It is the dedication and commitment of each and every member of our extended Monarch family that creates the traditional appeal of Mater Dei High School.
Terrance Peabody, Leo Boese, Gordy Lee and George Zebot
2010 Inductees with Ring of Honor members Inaugural Ring of Honor Inductees Dick Coury Sister Jo Ann Eannareno '58 John Huarte '61 Carl Karcher Judy McKenna, J.D. Ph.D. '72 Bishop Donald Montrose, D.D. Bishop Jaime Soto, D.D. '74
2002 Ring of Honor Inductee Juan Zarate, Esq. ‘89
2003 Ring of Honor Inductees Carol Capuano Wells '62 Bishop Norman McFarland, D.D., JCD Josef D'Heygers
2004 Ring of Honor Inductees Rick Muth '67 Robert & Ann Hoff
2005 Ring of Honor Inductees Rev. John Weling '72 Julie Inman '84
2006 Ring of Honor Inductees Bishop Tod D. Brown, D.D. David Utick '61 Sisters of St. Joseph of Orange
2007 Ring of Honor Inductees Andrew Edwards Dave Kiley '71 The Norbertine Fathers
2008 Ring of Honor Inductees Brother Aquinas Cassin, FSP Chris Layton '62 John Pangrazio '62 Fr. Steve Sallot '72
2009 Ring of Honor Inductees Dr. James Grimes Larry Drazba '72 Frank T. Suryan, Jr. STUDENTS IN THE COMMUNITY INSPIRING OTHERS TO MAKE A DIFFERENCE
WALK WITH HOPE - WALKING TO BUILD AWARENESS & PREVENTION IN MEMORY OF BRI MATTHEWS ‘12
Mater Dei’s participation in the With Hope Foundation Annual Walk With Hope in Memory of Bri Matthews ‘12 was coordinated through the efforts of Tracy Chu ‘13 and Sara Cooper ‘13. On May 22, members of the Mater Dei Softball team and Song team, students, faculty and parents joined Bri’s family and formed the largest team at the walk. Bri’s favorite color was turquoise. Her teammates wore t-shirts designed in her honor, her family wore turquoise shirts and every walker wore a turquois ribbon. Annette Craig, founder of the Amber Craig Memorial Foundation, named in honor of her daughter spoke to Mater Dei faculty, parents and students after we tragically lost Bri this past February. The goal of this organization is to support local high schools’ efforts in suicide prevention through education at no cost to the schools for speakers and materials to effectively educate our community’s youth. For more information on With Hope, please visit their website at www.withhopefoundation.org.
HEARTS & HOPE FOR HAITI - CAMPUS MINISTRY
During the Lenten Season, the Mater Dei community responded to the devastation in Haiti and continued in its outreach to our community here in Santa Ana through various projects. The outreach was launched at the Ash Wednesday Mass. Students, faculty and staff were touched by a slide show that featured images of the disaster in Haiti. ClickVIEW SLIDE SHOW to see what inspired our community to give to Hearts and Hope for Haiti.
On Sunday, February 21, the Joshua Christopher Salon held Haircuts for Haiti and donated all proceeds to the Association of Peasants Fondwa. Many members of the MD family enjoyed a new haircut while helping the cause to raise nearly $3,000 that day.
Faculty, staff and students purchased bracelets on campus to wear on special days with jeans and various collection days were held during Lent. The MD family raised over $5,000 during the Lenten Season for Hearts and Hope for Haiti. All donations were sent to Allison DePasquale ‘05 who is currently teaching at the University of Fondwa in Haiti and working round the clock to aid the Haitian people.
The MD community also continued its outreach to Santa Ana during the Lenten Season. Through the efforts of Campus Ministry, canned goods were collected through aclass competition benefitting the Second Harvest Food Bank. The National Honor Society organized a shoe drive for children of a local homeless intervention shelter. To find out more about the Mater Dei Campus Ministry program, visit them online at www.materdei.org/campusministry.
Thanks to the entire Mater Dei family for your support to those in need in our world and our community. ALUMS IN THE COMMUNITY INSPIRING OTHERS TO MAKE A DIFFERENCE
LIGHT THE NIGHT WALK - SEPTEMBER 19, 2010 - ANGEL STADIUM IN MEMORY OF MATT CWIERTNY ‘03
Matt Cwiertny, brother to Christine ‘86, Eric ‘87, Scott ‘94, and David ‘96, died this past October of NK T-cell Lymphoma and hemophagocytic lymphohistiocytosis. He was only 24, and was a Mater Dei graduate of the class of 2003. This year, Matt’s family and friends are working to raise $60,000 for the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society through the September 19 Light the Night Walk at Angel Stadium. If Matt’s family and friends can raise that amount, a research grant will be named in Matt’s memory and the funds directed to a researcher conducting research for cures aimed at rare and aggressive lymphomas such as what Matt had.
“Trying to raise money to fund a grant in Matt’s name is one of the few ways that I can see some good coming out of losing my baby brother at such a young age to two awful blood diseases.” - Christine Cwiertny ‘86
Matt’s family and friends are looking for persons who will not only donate funds, but also auction items for our eBay auction, or small electronic items for our eRecycling fundraiser all of which 100% of the proceeds will benefit the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society. For more information, please contact Christine at [email protected] or visit Matt’s fundraising page at http://pages.lightthenight.org/ocie/OrangeCo10/zwitnee.
HELP FOR HAITI - ALLISON DEPASQUALE AND MEGAN DELGLEIZE
Allison DePasquale ‘05, was living and working in Fondwa, Haiti as Development Director for Association of Peasants Fondwa at University of Fondwa, when the earthquake hit the island this past January. In her immediate area they experienced mass devestation; the schools, orphanage, clinic and radio station as well as all infrastructure was completely gone. They lost 25 people including a nun, Sister Odile Damus whom Allison worked with, and a two year old orphan named Jude Dubic who was often perched on Allison’s lap when she would Skype with her family. Allison remains in Haiti in the city of Les Cayes where she continues to work at a clinic helping many people that arrived from Port-au-Prince. If you would like to contact Allison, please email her at [email protected].
Another Monarch, Megan Delgleize ‘91, arrived in Haiti in May to volunteer her time in assisting the Haitian people recover after the earthquake.
TEAM ELLA - RUNNING THE OC MARATHON - CYSTIC FIBROSIS
Katie (Stremick) Horwich’s ‘93, young daughter Ella is battling Cystic Fibrosis (CF). Katie’s brother Nick Stremick ‘97 ran the OC Marathon on May 2 for the fourth year in a row to raise money for CF in honor of his niece and goddaughter, Ella! He started doing this right after Ella was diagnosed at 15 months with CF and raised over $110,000 the first year. This year he raised $37,000 to add to fining a cure.
There has been so much progress made recently in the fight against CF. There are several new medications coming down the pipeline that will directly affect Ella. These medications will greatly improve her quality of life and simplify her 4:45 / 7:41 daily battle with CF. To learn more about CF visitwww.cff.org . Click on this link to see the sweet face of Ella and learn about her story: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dqYqMTh3wow.
A STROLL DOWN MEMORY LANE at the corner of Bristol & Edinger Have classic pictures of your days at MD? We are especially looking for a picture of the old A&W Rootbeer and other famous Monarch stomping grounds from the glory days! We will post a few in each edition of the Scarlet & Gray. Please send all pictures to Lisa (Velasquez) Mendiaz ‘86 at [email protected].
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REUNIONS
Class of 1965 Saturday, August 7 at MDHS Mass at 4:30 p.m. to kick off the reunion Click here for more info: 1965 Reunion
Class of 1980 Saturday, August 28 at MDHS Mass at 6 p.m. in the Chapel to kick off the reunion Click here for more info: 1980 Reunion Fabulous Fifties Class of 1990 Classes of 1953 - 1959 Saturday, August 7 Thursday, October 14 7:30 p.m. - Hyatt Regency Newport Beach 5:30 p.m. - MDHS Football vs. Bosco at Santa Ana Bowl Click here for more info: 1990 Reunion Saturday, October 16 Mass at 4:00 p.m. to kick off the Gathering Click here for more info: Fabulous Fifties LETTERMEN’S CLUB
On Saturday, April 10, 2010 the Mater Dei Lettermen’s Club hosted one of its regular quarterly meetings at the El Torito Restaurant, in Santa Ana. The Club, formed by former letter winners, gathers together on a regular basis to keep that bond of friendship alive, that in some cases has been for more than 50 years. Other than the Club’s social functions, it points with pride to their Athletic Grant Program, which in the past five years has donated more the $33,000 in need- based grants to current Mater Dei athletes.
The guest speaker for the April meeting was Mater Dei Head Basketball Coach Gary McKnight, who holds the unique distinction of winning 844 games since 1982, making him the most winning coach in California high school basketball. Coach McKnight gave a humorous talk about his basketball coaching career at Mater Dei. The luncheon was attended by more than 30 members of the Lettermen’s Club.
The next scheduled event to be a summer BBQ at the residence of one of the members in Orange.
If you lettered while at Mater Dei and would like to be a part of this great organization, we welcome you to join us.
Further information regarding the Lettermen’s Club can be found on their website at www.mdlettermensclub.com. x YOUR GRAD YEAR = HUGE HELP FINANCIAL AID FOR STUDENTS OF ALUMS
ALUMNI HERITGAGE FUND - Have you given your $1 x your graduation year to the AFH yet? The Alumni Heritage Fund (AHF) was established a few years ago to help assist in providing need-based financial aid to children and grandchildren of Mater Dei Alumni. The AHF is funded through generous donations from alumni, parents, grandparents and friends of Mater Dei. All proceeds from the Alumni Popcorn and Sportswear Booth at all home football games support the AHF.
All AHF financial aid is awarded to current students upon completion of an application, selection and scoring of their essay. Scoring is completed blindly (applicant names are removed) by members of the Alumni Circle each spring. Learn more about the Alumni Circle below. For more information, contactKathleen Kelly ‘94, Director of Alumni Relations at [email protected] or (714) 850-9536.
ALUMNI CIRCLE HELP US COMPLETE THE CIRCLE
The Alumni Circle (AC) was created nearly 15 years ago by a team of alumni that cared deeply about meeting the needs of financial aid for children and grandchildren of MD alumni. This group formerly known as the Alumni Advisory Council, began staffing and selling alumni sportwear and popcorn at all MONARCHS IN THE MILITARY home football games as a way to generate funds that are now contributed to the Alumni Heritage Fund. Over the years, they We will be honoring our Monarchs In The Military have awarded nearly $100,000 in need-based financial aid. in our fall issue of the Scarlet & Gray. The Alumni Circle is a fun, active and eclectic group of alumni from all eras of graduates. Members volunteer to help reunion Please forward the following information: classes with registration and tours of campus. They participate • Name in Mater Dei’s Family Mass & Pancake Breakfast and Christmas • MDHS Graduation Year at the Corner. This group also travels to away games to support • Branch of the Military our teams and cheer on the Monarchs! Whenever and wherever they can help represent the Mater Dei Alumni Association the • Rank AC is happy to help. All levels of involvement are welcomed and • Active Duty Dates (Enlisted - Discharged) appreciated. • Deployments • Photo (Preferrably In Uniform) Come join the Circle! The Alumni Circle meets monthly on campus, third Thursday of each month in the Main Conference Room at 6:30 p.m. Deadline is September 1, 2010
For more information, contact Armando Sanbrano ‘82, Send to Lisa (Velasquez) Mendiaz ‘86, Director of Chairperson at [email protected] Special Events & Publications at [email protected]. CLASS NOTES SEND US YOUR NEWS! Your classmates want to know what you’ve been up to.
Send your updates (photos, videos and weblinks are encouraged) to Lisa (Velaquez) Mendiaz ’86 at [email protected] by the deadlines below and we’ll spread the word for you!
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ALUMNI PROFILE CatholicMom.com Lisa (Bartholomy) Hendey ‘81 just authored a book for Catholic Moms.
As the webmaster of www.CatholicMom.com for the past ten years, she has been in the wonderful position to support and encourage Catholic moms and their families. This year, in conjunction with Ave Maria Press, Lisa’s book has just been released. Entitled The Handbook for Catholic Moms: Nurturing Your Heart, Mind, Body and Soul, her book is now available online via Amazon and at local Catholic Bookstores including the Paulist Press Book Center in Costa Mesa. Lisa also speaks nationally and would love to be invited as a guest speaker at Catholic retreats or conferences in need of speakers. She speaks on faith, family and new media/technology topics. For great information on all things Catholic, visit www.CatholicMom.com. Jannette (De Sutter) Curti ‘62 lives in Gregory Kelly ’69, owner of Kelly’s Hobby 1960s Redlands, CA. Jannette and her husband Shop in Tustin recently built “The Tower of George Salapski ’62 is excited to announce Larry just celebrated their 45th wedding Babel.” This extraordinary work of art is on the birth of a granddaughter, last May, anniversary with their son Louis, daughter- exhibit at the Orange County Fair 2010. This just five days before the last of his three in-law Amy and three grandaughters Ashley, ancient Old Testiment model took six months daughters got married! He is planning to Amanda and Alyssa. She is still working with to create. It is made from wet clay, just like retire from Boeing in the fall after 45 years Larry in their trucking business. Jannette says the Babylonians used, pancaked with a in the industry! she is very blessed and proud to be called an rolling pin, then cut into thousands of blocks, MDHS alumni. Go Monarchs!!! precisely cut, sanded then fit into place just Maria (Bettencourt) Myers ’62 would like as the ancient Babylonians would have done everyone to know that her daughter, Alex, Carol (Cangi) Warford ’62 is one proud it. He has dedicated this model to our troops graduated from medical school on May grandma! Her oldest grandson who in Iraq where “The Tower of Babel” was 21, 2010. She is now a D.O. with a Masters graduated from Annapolis two years ago situated in approximately 4,000 B.C. degree in Teaching Health Sciences from is now a First Lt. in the Marine Corp. He is Western University of Health Sciences in married and living in No. Carolina. Her Pomona. She has started her residency at next grandson served four years in the Air Downey Regional Medical Center. Alex has Force and is now in the Air Force Reserve moved to Seal Beach and is happy as a clam. Special Services. His job is to guard a 4 star Maria accompanied her daughter to the General and will be going to Afghanistan welcome dinner for incoming residents at soon. Her oldest granddaughter is married, the Reef near the Queen Mary. It was like the has two girls, lives in Eastvale and works United Nations and very inspirational. Alex is for the Marriott Hotels. She has a grandson entering a new phase of her professional life attending Cal Baptist who is a golfer, one and it is really exciting for the Myers family. attending UCI who is a soccer player and one attending Santiago College. She has twin Bobbie (Buzo) Hoyt ’62 and her husband grandsons in South Carolina who graduated spent two weeks traveling through Europe this year. One of them plays football the this summer. They visited Prague in the other is into “shag dancing” (a big thing in Czech Republic, Bilbao, Spain and then on to the South). She has two who are graduating Gregory recently attended the Celebrity Munich, Germany before heading home. She from 8th grade, two going into 6th grade Softball Tournament at Cal State Long Beach is looking forward to the Class of ‘62’s next and one going into 1st grade. In all she has on July 11, 2010. Here he’s pictured with the reunion in 2012. ten grandsons, two granddaughters and two Kirby Baltes ‘81 and his family and Arizona great-granddaughters. Carol says, “We have Cardinal’s Quarterback and Mater Dei Alum, Jane (Wagoner) Anderson ’62 It’s now been been blessed!” Matt Leinert ‘01 over a year and a half since Jane’s liver transplant and all is great. She is still active Craig Trudeau ‘62 and wife Leigh live in as a volunteer with the Riverside Sheriff’s Thousand Oaks. They have so many children Department and an elected official of the and grandchildren to celebrate almost every Jurupa Community Services District that month of the year. Craig and Leigh have 12 provides water and sewer, conservation, grandchildren. The oldest, Crystal, on staff graffiti abatement and also manages a for Campus Crusade for Christ, is getting portion of the Parks and recreation facilities ready to leave for Asia. Prayers are welcome. in the Jurupa Valley. Since this is an election The remaining are Mitch, Sarah, Cassie year she will be running for re-election in (Fresno), Dustin, Emily, Elizabeth and Abigail November, and that is always an interesting (Spokane), Samantha and Joe (Chewelah, time. WA), Taylor and Tylin (Camarillo) and our youngest great granddaughter, Hayden Craig Steckler ’62 and his wife have 10 (daughter of Mitch, Fresno). The Trudeaus grandkids. He is still working after 42 years say, “We are so very blessed.” in law enforcement. He has been a police chief since 1980 and the police chief in Gloria M. Ferrier ’69 founded Purrfect Realty Fremont, CA since 1986, a community of when she retired from AT&T in 2000. Her 218,000. Craig was elected President of passion is helping homeless and needy pets, the California Police Chiefs Association in but knew she would need money to support 2000 and is currently 3rd Vice President of her dream. She started a new career in real the International Association of Chiefs of estate in 2009 and founded Purrfect Realty Police, which is a worldwide organization in with 100% of her profits going to Gloria’s Pet 101 countries with 24,000 members. Craig Rescue. Gloria operates in California and can will become President in 2012 at the annual refer anywhere in the United States. So if conference which will be held in San Diego. you are in the market to buy or sell a home, contact Gloria at www.purrfectrealty.com. The paradox that disadvantaged men and women face as they conclude their job training programs is their readiness to work, but their lack of financial resources to purchase suitable clothes and their lack of knowledge about image presentation, and life skills to become self-sufficient. They need support and encouragement, but in addition they need appropriate clothes, assistance in dressing and help with presentation skills. This is a real dilemma that can prevent and intimidate qualified candidates from applying for job interviews. Consequently, this situation can trap individuals in a cycle of poverty and dependency. Kamileon’s Kloset Program Services are designed to help people overcome this barrier and become self-sufficient.
The program consists of two key elements, Professional Image Transformation and Transformational Life Coaching.
Professional Image Transformation: Each man and woman gets a complete makeover from head to toe. For the woman this includes a private wardrobe consultation, interview appropriate clothing, accessories, an appointment with our professional styling team, as well as grooming and cosmetic instruction and products. Each man receives a private consultation, interview appropriate clothing for blue or white- collar jobs, accessories, an appointment with our professional styling team, alterations (if needed), and a personal grooming kit.
Transformational Life Coaching (TLC) encourages economic independence and career development by providing clients ALUMNI PROFILE with a network of support, practical information, and the inspiration to achieve self-defined success in their career and life. This Program is designed to help regain self-esteem, Kamileon’s Kloset develop a plan for personal and economic recovery, and “Giving Back is Always in ” learn life skills. It is the first and only employment retention Style! model of its kind that moves disadvantaged men and women towards self-sufficiency by addressing their emotional, social Kamila (Brown) Washington ‘86 is changing and economic needs in relation to work, home, and their community. TLC consists of weekly interactive workshops lives in the her community. on a variety of career development topics, opportunities to participate in one-on-one life coaching, mentoring, and much In September of 2007, Kamila more. established Kamileon’s Kloset, Inc. in the Atlanta area with a mission to transform Kamila has experienced much growth in the demand for her lives by promoting the economic organization’s help. Community partners include United Way independence of disadvantaged men 2-1-1, Salvation Army, Dept of Family and Children Services, and women. The organization provides Dismas Charities, Atlanta Workforce Development Agency, a renewed sense of confidence & self- Atlanta Technical College, St. Vincent de Paul and Atlanta esteem by providing professional attire, transformational image Children’s Shelter. and grooming services, career development, and life coaching tools to help men and women transitioning into the workforce reach Earlier this year, she was featured on, please click her to watch their full potential in becoming self-sufficient; thereby, reducing the video segment: My Fox Atanta poverty. To learn more about Kamileon’s Kloset, please visit them They service multi-cultural men and women with different at www.kamileonskloset.org or on Facebook at Kamileon’s experiences. Their clients have had to struggle and overcome Kloset. domestic abuse, homelessness due to Hurricane Katrina, incarceration, a death of a loved one, and/or lack of an education. Kamila and her husband Eric are busy raising their two young Therefore, when they arrive at the “Kloset” boutique for their sons, growing her organization and being vital members of transformation, they have graduated from their respective training their community. We are so proud of this Monarch and wish programs and are on their way to their first job interview. The team her much continued success! at Kamileon’s Kloset find It is truly a wonderful experience and an honor to partner with their clients during this critical time in their lives. CLASS NOTES 1970s Gene Jimenez ‘89 creator of “24 Peaces”, an Debbi Bowes ‘70 was one of 13 women designated artist’s journey to inspire people to create “Woman of Courage” by the Women’s Cancer Research peace through exploring its meaning with Foundation at their “Faces of Courage Benefit Brunch” 24 peacemakers from around the world. on May 7, 2010 in Newport Beach, CA. Debbie Jimenez is conducting a series of twenty- would like everyone to know “We, who have ovarian four conversations with both preeminent cancer, serve as a reminder that despite this terrible peacemakers and a cross section of “every- cancer your life does and needs to go on.” For more day people” from diverse backgrounds and information, visit www.womenscancerfoundation. cultures. Through questions such as, “What com/ovarian.htm. is peace?” and “What does peace mean to you?” and is creating twenty-four paintings based on the energy and content of these conversations. A mixed-media project, 24 1980s Peaces will be showcased as a traveling Susan Hall ’86 and her husband Robert Scholz documentary film and art exhibition, as welcomed the birth of their first child, Bryson Wynn an interactive Internet portal, and as a O’Malley Scholz, on September, 27, 2009. stand-alone video program. For more information, visit www.24peaces.org.
Don Dominguez ’86 is running an automotive maintenance facility in Aliso Viejo and would love to see any alumni visit him. He runs Precision Tune Auto Care in Aliso Viejo at 949-448-9661. His mother, Lucretia Dominguez was a Dean, then Assistant Vice Principal at Mater Dei when he attended. Donny says he’s had a roller coaster life since his Mater Dei days and would love to reconnect with friends. He can be reached at 714-604-8495.
Lynn (Fichtenmayer) Kemper ‘86 lives in Missouri. She has been married for 10 years and has 8 adopted children. Lynn and her family live out in the country south of St. Louis. She is a registered nurse and work in a trauma center in St. Louis . Lynn is looking forward to the Class of ‘86 reunion next year.
Theresa Lawrence ‘86 is involved with the Orange County Choral Society and recently performed at Mission Basilica San Juan Capistrano on July 3 with their 6th Annual “Stars & Stripes Forever” Concert. Brian Johsz ’98 and his wife Libbie announce 1990s the birth of their son, Stephen Jeffrey Johsz, 2000s Lucy (Santaniello) MacDonald ‘94 and born on August 31, 2009. Stephen was born Monique (Cormier) Coomes ’00 and her husband Brian welcomed their first daughter, into a family of Monarchs. His grandparents husband had a little girl in December 2009. Capri Ana MacDonald, on January 14, 2010. are Steve ‘75 and Lynn Johsz, aunt Laura (Johsz) ‘01, great-uncles are George Johsz ‘78 Lisa (LaVenture) Lane ’00 and her husband Sam and Mike Johsz ’81, and cousin Zoey Johsz ‘11. welcomed the birth of their first child, Scott Brian and Libbie have been married for six Thomas Lane 7lb 1 oz 18.5 inches on February years. Libbie is an elementary school teacher 7, 2010. SSgt Lane (USMC) got to come for the and Brian works in executive management in birth of his son from his 4 combat deployment the County of San Bernardino. which he just finished and returned from on June 30, 2010.
Matt Oelschlager ’00 and Jacqueline Brianda Flores ‘96 and Morgan Barrett ’98 (Woodley) Oelschlager ’02 just had a little girl were married on December 23, 2008. Morgan in July 2010. is active duty in the U.S. Army and they are stationed and living in Vicenza, Italy. Morgan is Galyn (Dedeaux) Medlin ’01 and Joseph currently deployed to Afghanistan and will Medlin ’98 welcomed their first child, Kayla be there until the end of 2010. Julia Kelly ’99 and Andrew Sama were married Christine, on February 24, 2010. on August 8, 2009 in the Basilica of the Sacred Heart at their alma mater, Notre Dame. They live in South Bend, Indiana, and both work for Notre Dame. Andrew works in the MBA Admissions office and Julia is currently in a leadership development program at the University.
Joey Torres ‘03 is currently serving with the Ian Connolly ‘07 advanced to the the NCAA 2000s 1st Marine Division in Afghanistan. Joey is Championships as a member of the Stanford CLASS NOTES Monique (Cormier) Coomes ’00 and her the 6th member of his family to serve in the volleyball team. http://www.stanforddaily. Brittany Schutte ’09 University of Florida husband had a little girl in December 2009. Marines. His dad, uncle, godfather and two com/2010/05/10/m-volleyball-champions/ freshman was named to the Women’s College cousins have all served. He is currently with World Series All-Tournament Team, the NCAA Lisa (LaVenture) Lane ’00 and her husband Sam the 3rd battalion 1st Marine Division serving Kelsey Chase ‘07 was elected Student Body announced on June 9, 2010 as UCLA won the welcomed the birth of their first child, Scott in Gasmir, Afghanistan. His unit has paid a President of USD. Along with his friend, Zach national title. The utility player went 6-for-9 Thomas Lane 7lb 1 oz 18.5 inches on February heavy price they have loss over 15 people Flati ‘07, they will be overseeing a $1 million and belted three home runs in the Gators’ 7, 2010. SSgt Lane (USMC) got to come for the since April 28. The living conditions are very budget for the Associated Students. Kelsey is three games. She launched two homers in birth of his son from his 4 combat deployment tough and prayers for his unit are appreciated. a political science major. the 5-0 win against Missouri and another in which he just finished and returned from on This is a link to his unit: the season-ending loss to Georgia to bring June 30, 2010. http://www.i-mef.usmc.mil/div/1mar/3bn/ Zach Flati ’07 was elected Student Body Vice her season total to 19, second in UF’s single- President of University of San Diego yesterday, season record book. Her .667 batting average and his best friend, Kelsey Chase ‘07 (friends ranked third among all competitors at the since MDHS Basketball, roommates since WCWS while she ranked up four RBIs. http:// freshmen at USD) was elected Student Body www.gatorzone.com/story.php?id=18307. President. They will be overseeing a $1 million budget for the Associated Students. Zach is a Chelsea Silvers ’09 is a member of the USC double major in political science and history. women’s water polo team. They captured a dramatic and emotional win on May 16, Genevieve Flati ‘09 auditioned for one of 2010 as the Women of Troy emerged with ten spots in the Chapman University School their third national championship in beating of Performing Arts Bachelor of Fine Arts top-seeded Stanford 10-9 in the 2010 NCAA program and was accepted. Her BFA work Championship game at Aztec Aquaplex in San is three years and will focus on theatre Diego. http://www.usctrojans.com/sports/ performance. She will add a minor in film w-wpolo/recaps/051610aaf.html. Matt Oelschlager ’00 and Jacqueline through the Dodge School of Media and Film. (Woodley) Oelschlager ’02 just had a little girl in July 2010.
Galyn (Dedeaux) Medlin ’01 and Joseph Medlin ’98 welcomed their first child, Kayla Christine, on February 24, 2010. ALUMNI PROFILE A Chorus Line Hilary Thompson ’00 was part of the Broadway National Tour of A Chorus Line from January through June 2010 as the character “Kristine.”
“Touring with A Chorus Line was the best time of my life. And it was an absolute thrill performing at the Pantages Theatre in Hollywood where friends and family could come see me. I was so excited that Mr. Marino and Ms. Milby were able to make it out! They directed and choreographed me in my Senior Musical, Crazy for You, and it was so wonderful to have their support 10 years later!” states Hilary.
To see all of the other exciting work Hilary has done, please visit her website at www.HilaryThompson.com. Future Monarch t-shirts and onsies can be purchased through the Mater Dei Bookstore in person or online by clicking here: MATER DEI BOOKSTORE.
Send us pictures of your Future Monarch wearing our Future Monarch t-shirt or onsie and we’ll post in our next edition of Scarlet & Gray. Send to [email protected].
Teresa Mendoza, daughter of Perry Mendoza ‘86 and Stephen Johsz, son of Bryan Johsz ‘98 and Libbie Johsz Laura (Frodsham) Mendoza ‘88 is our little supermodel. is hanging out in his Mater Dei onsie.
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in Africa 2010 (above) and friends Matt Alcalin ‘00 and at the World Cup (left)
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Alex Armendariz ‘09 (daughter of Fred Armendariz ‘79) is pictured with friends in South America. IN MEMORIAM The Mater Dei community joins in prayerful remembrance of February 2010 those who have died. May the souls of the faithful departed Damian Fortier ‘91, passed away on Saturday, February 6, with his family at his side. A beautiful tribute celebrating his life is available at http://www. rest in peace. Eternal rest grant unto them, Lord and may youtube.com/watch?v=Y50_WmCYA1U perpetual light shine upon them. Tim Stafford ’62, survived by his children and his brother William Stafford December 2007 ’61. Mary Helen Van Gorder, passed in December of 2007 at the age of 87 after a very short illness. She was a staunch supporter of Mater Dei and was very Douglas Mierczynski, husband of Brenda (Ucker) ’82. Doug passed away proud of her sons, Jim ’74 and twins Mike and Bob ’76. suddenly on February 18, 2010 at the age of 48. He and Brenda have three children Shawn, Jason and Jenna. September 2008 Laverne Marie Rovira, loving mother and wife, passed away peacefully in Milton Upham, father of Mater Dei Religious Studies Teacher, Dorinda her sleep on September 11, 2008. She is survived by her husband Walter Upham. Rovira, Sr. who put eight kids (7 3/4 if you count Alan being asked to leave his last semester ‘88) through Mater Dei. Her children include: Walter Rovira, Nadia Brianne (Bri) Matthews ‘12, survived by her mother Nadia, father Jr. ‘72, Jane (Rovira) Byrns ’74, Glenn Rovira ’78, Larry Rovira ’80, Marcus Diondre Price and sister Jordan. Rovira ’82, Ward Rovira ’84, Jennifer (Rovira) Ross, ’90. Tom O’Hanlon died on Feb 25, 2010. He is survived by his wife, Eugenia and May 2009 his seven children, Carol (Bill) Thackery, Mary (Lee) Raspa, Tony O’Hanlon, Dorothy Beckwith, mother of Mary Lou ‘66, Kathryn ‘67, Charles ‘68, Mike Laura Lindo, Ron (Sue) O’Hanlon, Theresa (John) Greenwood, Colette (Bill) ‘71, Denise ‘72, & Mark. Farber. He also leaves 18 grandchildren, Michelle, Paul, Nancy, Dave, Steve, Bernadette, Annie, Rose, Matthew, Jennifer, Lenae, Darren, Jason, Joanna, November 2009 Jeffrey, Jonathan, Erin, and predeceased by Julie. Also survived by 6 great Judy Hurst, passed away from a long illness. She died the night before grandchildren, Gabriella, Caitlin, Andrew Thomas, Hailee, Hannah, and Thanksgiving (11/25/2009) surrounded by all of her family in prayer. She is Natalie. His grandchildren who graduated from Mater Dei include Matthew survived by her husband John, children, John ‘83, Karen (Hurst) O’Brien ‘84, Thackery ‘94, Jennifer Thackery ‘97 and Erin Farber ‘09. Greg ‘87, Molly ‘91 and 7 grandchildren. March 2010 December 2009 Marylou (Quintana) Peters ‘59, passed away on March 17, 2010. Paul Herbert Hemmen, passed away on December 20, 2009. He is survived by his wife Barbara (Monnig) ’62, children Dan, Greg, Marie and Theresa, 6 Bill Hoyem ’62, is survived by his wife of 39 years, Susan; his two sons, Dylan grandchildren, Joanne, Zachary, Rachel, Andrew, Sarah and Leah. and wife Sara and Shaun and wife Amber; his two grandsons Ty and Trent; sister Donna (Hoyem) Babbs ’58, brother Rick Jones and many nieces and January 2010 nephews. Gary Lee Poulin ’58, passed away on January 1, 2010. He is survived by his wife, Marcia, sons, Curtis and Kevin, daughters, Pamela and Carla, April 2010 daughters-in-law, Danielle and Dianna, son-in-law, Doug Koegeboehn, as Joseph ‘Pete’ Aguirre ‘57, father of Steve ‘79, Albert ‘81 and Rick ‘83. well as 6 grandchildren and 1 great-grandchild. Josef D’Heygers, beloved caretaker and dear friend of Mater Dei passed Abbot Ladislas Parker, O.Praem, S.T.D., age 94, former Mater Dei Religious away on April 3, 2010 at the age of 95. Studies Teacher and Dean of Boys from 1958-1962. He was Abbot Emeritus of St. Michael’s Abbey in Silverado Canyon at the time of his passing. Burwell Seay Palmer, father of Beau Palmer ‘81 and Julia (Palmer) Riss ‘84 died peacefully at home at age 86 on 11 April, 2010. Audrey Beamish, mother of John, Mark, Paul, William and David ‘87, grandmother to 15: Brittany, Randi, Danielle, Adam, Blake, Aaron, Beau, Jim Trotter, passed away on April 6, 2010. He is survived by a loving family Audrine, Kolby, Jackson, Emily, Alyssa, Brock, Melanie, and Drew and great- which includes his loving wife, Barbara, 6 children, Debby (Trotter) Lamb grandma to 5. ‘68, Bill Trotter ‘72, Scott Trotter, Julie (Trotter) Beavor, Bob Trotter ‘81, living in Hillsboro, Oregon and Tom Trotter who lives in Troy, Ohio. There are 12 Mrs. Anne Doyle, mother of Mater Dei Religious Studies teacher, Aileen grandchildren and 6 great-grandchildren. Doyle. Anne Doyle also taught at MDHS in the Religious Studies Department from 1977-1984 and she is a past parent and grandparent of MD alumni. Wendy Talarico, wife of Frank Talarico, President of JSerra High School She is survived by her husband, Jim Doyle; her sister, Sr. Mary Lee Becker; passed away on April 14, 2010 at the age of 38. She is survived by her her brother, Joe Becker; her children, Jim Doyle Jr. ‘69, Aileen Doyle, Michael husband Frank and children Gabriella Josephine Talarico and Frank Nicholas Doyle ‘71, Mary Catherine, Martha (Doyle) Grady ‘79; 14 grandchildren; 7 Talarico. Wendy is the sister-in-law of Mater Dei’s former Director of Retreats great-grandchildren; and many nieces and nephews. Maurissa Talarico and her husband Pascale.
Eileen Thompson, Mater Dei faculty member for 14 years, passed away on Joan Thomassen, passed away on April 23, 2010. Joan was an adoring January 11, 2010 at age 90. All eight of her children attended Mater Dei. mother of ten children who attended Mater Dei and twelve grandchildren. Her children are Daniel Thompson ‘64, Kathleen (Thompson) Nuzzo ‘66, Maureen (Thompson) Perkins ‘67, Colleen (Thompson) Sacks ‘68, Christine Thompson-Keane ‘70, John Thompson ‘72, Dennis Thompson ‘74, and Elsie Hardesty.
Mr. Joseph Giacomuzzi, father of JoAnn Healy McCune, teacher in the Learning Center passed away on January 10, 2010. May 2010 June 2010 Jeffrey Robert Johnson ’73, passed away peacefully and quietly on May Karen (Allen) Kahl ‘78, passed away on June 7, 2010 after a long and 4, 2010, after a year-long, courageous and valiant battle with cancer. Jeff courageous battle with cancer. She is survived by her son Travis and was graduated from Mater Dei High School, Class of 1973, attended Orange soon to be a grandma. She is missed deeply by her friends in the Class of Coast College, USC and graduated from Palmer College of Chiropractic in ‘78. 1982. Jeff leaves behind his two children, Ashley and Justin and their mother Cheryl, his mother Mary Ann, sisters, Donna Lee (Johnson) Bradshaw, July 2010 Debbie, Jan Marie (Johnson) Brietfuss ’75, and Sandee (Johnson) Mack ’77 A.B. Ward, passed away on July 18, 2010. He was father to Mike Ward, and brother Scott ‘77. father-in-law to Kay Ward and grandfather to Melinda Fay and Austen Ward ‘12.
Ike Caraco, father of Nancy Head, Mater Dei teacher in the Modern and Classical Languages Department.
Fred Clark, passed away on May 20, 2010 after a 6 year battle with Alzheimer’s disease. He was a loving, adoring husband for 46 years to Joan and has 6 children and 13 grandchildren. He is survived by his loving wife of 46 years, Joan and his affectionate children, Teresa Clark ‘82, Mary (Clark) Romero ‘83, Becky (Clark) Moshenek ‘86, Dawn (Clark) Turner ‘88, Tim Clark ‘89, Matt Clark ’94, 4 sons-in-law, 2 daughters-in-law and 13 grandchildren.
Mater Dei Chapel stained glass windows PRAYER REQUESTS Christine Cote ‘00 Gene Oldham ‘62 Geoff Barnard ‘96 Toby Page ‘64 Debbie (Yester) Bowes ‘70 Valerie (Price) Perez, class of ‘58 Ernie Braza ‘83 Charlie Purcell, former Dir of Guidance & Counseling at Mater Dei Teresa Christian Kathy (Jones) Sanchez ‘68 Maria Correa ‘62 Linda Seely, Mater Dei Theater Arts teacher Katie Eimers, daughter of Olivia (Alvarez) Eimers ‘93 Maureen (McNulty) Siples ‘71 Don Glaub, husband of Patti Glaub, Dean of Students Matt Stevens Fr. Eugene Hayes, former Mater Dei teacher Linda Thomas Adam Iannuzzi, son of Candie (Timpson) Iannuzzi ‘86 Jim Tobin ‘63 Donna Lynch, wife of Corky Lynch ‘62 Joey Torres ‘03 & 3rd Battalion 1st Marine Division serving in Fr. Alejandro Magallanes, former Mater Dei teacher Gasmir, Afghanistan Yolanda Mendoza, wife of Bernie Mendoza ‘61 Barbara Zamora, Mater Dei staff Keith Morton ‘11 Larry Nagy ‘62
In our Catholic life, we have always asked others to pray with us for our loved ones. We appeal together to the Lord for healing as well as the gift of eternal life. This is often done with Eucharist prayer of the church. If you would like us to pray for someone, or if you would like to send a memorial Mass card, please call the Campus Ministry Office at (714) 850-9556. Please direct obituary notices and prayer requests to be posted in theScarlet & Gray to Lisa (Velasquez) Mendiaz ’86, Director of Publications at [email protected].