Congratulations to the Class of 2007 Each Year, Hundreds of Students Are Hon- Many Members of the Class of 2007 Went the Ored at the Annual Senior Awards Night

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Mater Dei High School Magazine • Vol. XIII, No. 4 • Summer 2007 • www.materdei.org • Mater Dei High School President’s Letter Dear Mater Dei Family, continues on the proposed Performing Arts 1202 West Edinger Avenue Center at Mater Dei. As the next phase of our Santa Ana, CA 92707-2191 As I write this letter for redevelopment plan for MDHS it is our (714) 754-7711 the Summer Edition of dream and goal to eventually construct a www.materdei.org the Scarlet & Gray 750-seat state-of-the-art theater complex Magazine, I look back complete with a dance studio, instrumental Administration 2006-07 with tremendous pride musical facility, drama classrooms, choral Most Rev. Tod D. Brown, D.D. and gratitude upon the music center, performing arts offices and Bishop of Orange graduating Class of rehearsal studios, as well the home of the 2007. I congratulate new MD bookstore and MDTV broadcast Reverend Gerald M. Horan, O.S.M. Patrick Murphy Superintendent of Catholic Schools and salute ASB center. President and Valedictorian Nick Normandin While all of these changes and upgrades to Patrick Murphy for his outstanding leadership this school the physical plant at Mater Dei are very much President year and for his inspirational words to the needed and are most exciting, the most graduates at the UCI Bren Center at this important aspect of our school, the holistic Frances Clare year’s wonderful graduation ceremony on growth and development of our students Principal June 2. My sincerest commendations and (“committed to providing a holistic educa- congratulations as well to Salutatorian tion that compliments the mind and body Greg Dhuyvetter ‘77 Assistant Principal, Stephen Lamb for his incredible graduation and uplifts the spirit,” that is the essence of Academic Services, Admissions & Technology speech and to the entire graduating Class of Mater Dei), always remains first and fore- 2007 for the inspirational imprint they made most in the minds of the educational leaders Charisse Kitsinis on the treasured history of Mater Dei. at MDHS. To that end we sincerely thank and Assistant Principal, As the 2006-2007 school year wound commend our Bishop Tod D. Brown who Faculty Services & Personnel down, the Mater Dei community was dazzled continues to generously provide so many with the incredible display of theatrical, vocal families with financial aid each year, allowing Dave Taylor and comedic talent in the Senior Musical those who otherwise could not afford to do Vice President of Business Services production of “Thoroughly Modern Millie”; so the opportunity to receive an outstanding Jonathan Tufo ‘91 marveled at the depth and quality of the Catholic, college preparatory high school Vice President of Advancement scholarships, awards and accolades education (30% of the families at Mater Dei bestowed upon the senior class at Senior receive some level of financial aid). In addi- Office of Advancement & Alumni Awards Night; moved by the reverence and tion, we are most grateful to so many gener- Pamela Coe emotion of a beautiful Baccalaureate Mass ous parents, alumni, past parents and Director of Grants & Media Relations celebration; and reveled in the pure fun and friends of Mater Dei for their ongoing gen- excitement of the final Senior Class activity erosity in supplementing our Bishop’s gen- Melinda Craft Advancement Administrative Assistant for the Class of 2007, Grad Nite at Soka erosity through their memorial and alumni University. gift grants, as well as their planned gifts to Kathleen Kelly ‘94 As we bid a fond farewell to the outstand- the Monarch Legacy Endowment Fund. We Director of Publications ing Class of 2007, we gaze forward with are so blessed to have so many who care so tremendous anticipation and excitement to much to help us to continue to carry on the Joseph Medlin ‘98 the 2007-2008 school year as we welcome legacy of a Catholic school that is truly open Director of Alumni Advancement over 650 freshman students to the Mater Dei and welcoming to a diverse population of family. This freshman class will never know students and families. Kellie Pendergest MDHS without a pool, or an elevator (we No matter how much the buildings and Director of Admissions Marketing & Special Events actually have two now) but will still have to landscape may change at the corner of look for the tennis courts (thanks to direc- Bristol and Edinger in Santa Ana, California, tions from the seniors on Freshman the founding spirit of Honor, Glory and Love Scarlet&Gray Magazine Orientation Day). They will find a new “Little at Mater Dei will never change. It does not Theater” in the old gymnasium area and be matter whether you are a 57-year alum or an Summer 2007 introduced to completely wireless technolo- incoming freshman, you are always wel- Vol. XIII, No. 4 gy on campus when they arrive in late comed and embraced as a member of the August. All students, both those returning as Mater Dei family. As we say goodbye and Mater Dei High School in the Diocese well as our new freshmen, will also see the God speed to the Class of 2007 and wel- of Orange, mindful of its mission to be installation of new energy efficient windows come in the Class of 2011, we ask Our Lord witness to the love of Christ for all, in the 100, 200 and administrative wings of God to bless, guide and protect the entire believes every person, as a child of the school along with new interior security Mater Dei family throughout the Summer of God, regardless of race, condition, or black wrought-iron fencing which will allow 2007. age, has equal dignity and an inalien- us to host events in the new Athletics Center Sincerely in Mater Dei, able right to an education. Therefore, while keeping the rest of the campus closed. no qualified student will be denied As we complete the funding and financing admission to this school on the basis of component of the new Athletics & Aquatics sex, race, color, or national origin. Complex, planning and design development Patrick Murphy, President

2 Scarlet &Gray Magazine • Summer 2007 Congratulations to the Class of 2007 Each year, hundreds of students are hon- Many members of the Class of 2007 went The ored at the annual Senior Awards Night. far above and beyond their class require- evening cul- This year was no exception and the Class of ment of 80 hours of community service. minated 2007 had many reasons to be proud. This is especially true for GERARDO BUTALID with the Awards were given for achievements both who volunteered over 1,500 hours in the announce- in and out of the classroom. Students were community. ment of the recognized by Mater Dei as well as a num- Each year a number of internal Mater Dei Young ber of local and national organizations. scholarships are awarded thanks to the Woman and The evening began by recognizing the generosity of alumni, past parents and Man of the California Scholarship Federation seal friends of Mater Dei. Year, bearers and scholarship recipients. Alumni Association Scholarships H ARMONY Students who have been in CSF for four ALEXANDER EDWARDS & NATALIE BEISNER BARKER and Young Man and Young Woman of semesters, including the first semester of S TEPHEN The Julie Inman Courage Award the Year, Steven Lamb and senior year, earn seal-bearer status. The LAMB; The Harmony Barker ALEXANDER EDWARDS, CHRISTINA HUGHES, CSF Scholarship Awards were given to Catholic Young Woman and Man of the CAROLYN HUYNH, NICOLE QUINLAN and JESSICA COLE, STEVEN DO, CYNTHIA FELIX, Year, REGINA GALASSI and ALEXANDER STEPHANIE STROCKIS LAUREN GOULD, MIMOSA LUONG, SARAH EDWARDS; and finally, the Class of 2007 MARSH, ANH NGUYEN and TIFFANY NGUYEN. Salutatorian and Valedictorian, STEPHEN Students were also recognized for their LAMB and NICHOLAS NORMANDIN. participation in the National Honor We congratulate the entire Class of 2007 Society. Mater Dei awards chapter schol- for their outstanding four years of hard arships each year and those went to IAN work and dedication to Mater Dei High CONNOLLY, MARY FLYNN, STEVEN HAUGEN, School. With your recent graduation, you REGINA GALASSI, CHRISTINA LE and have become one of over 21,500 Mater NICHOLAS MANGINELLI. Connolly and Le Dei High School Alumni. were also nominated by the school for NHS’s national scholarship competition. Julie Inman ‘84 and her Fifty-six seniors were recognized as out- SupportAbility foundation give standing scholars at Mater Dei by earning Courage Awards to graduating an overall GPA of 4.0 or higher. AMANDA students at 18 area high schools Congratulations to LIM graduated with the single highest GPA senior TYLER BRADY The Debbie Buckley Memorial in the Class of 2007, a 4.62. Five other for being selected Scholarship students earned over a 4.5 GPA: STEPHEN as a 2007 Shining NATALIE BEISNER LAMB, JESSE RAU, CHRISTINA MANH, MARY Student by OC FLYNN and JESSICA LAI. The Abi Zarate Memorial Award Family Magazine. Four members of the Class of 2007 were BRIAN JOHNSON Tyler was one of 20 named National Merit Finalists: Lawrence students selected The Gina Crinella Memorial Scholarship Chang, Mary Flynn, Stephen Lamb and from high school MARY FLYNN Amanda Lim. They earned this honor by seniors nominated scoring at the top ½ of 1% of all juniors in The Carol Ann LaRosa Memorial OC Family Magazine from all of Orange California on the PSAT/NMSQT. Ten other Shining Student, County's public Scholarship Tyler Brady seniors, HARMONY BARKER, NATALIE KYLE WOODS and private cam- BEISNER, IAN CONNOLLY, STEVEN HAUGEN, puses. These young men and women were The Bernard de Mahy Memorial CHRISTINA MANH, ERIC MCCOWN, CARINA featured in the June 2007 issue of OC Scholarship MENDOZA, ANH B. NGUYEN, JESSE RAU, Family Magazine as being the County's DAISY OCHOA & NORMA OCHOA JOHNATHAN TRAN and JANELLE VU were best and brightest. The students were recognized by the National Merit The Fr. Weling Scholarship selected based on qualities that seem best Corporation as Commended Students. GRISELL MARTINEZ suited to make a difference. They are teens The two student-athletes who were rec- who are full of vision and fully capable of ognized as the Male and Female Athletes The Fr. Sallot Scholarship changing the world. Tyler was involved in a of the Year were Duke-bound basketball CHRISTINA LE number of campus clubs as well as a mem- standout TAYLOR KING and JACKIE ZINKE The Fr. Tuan Joseph Pham Scholarship ber of the baseball team. He will continue who will play soccer at the University of CYNTHIA FELIX his baseball career next year at Cypress Arizona next year. King and Zinke each College. had their respective jerseys retired this year Steve Concialdi Firefighters Tyler has achieved so much in such a short after earning CIF Player of the Year honors. Scholarship amount of time, it will be exciting to see The National Art Honor Society awarded ADAM HYINK what his future holds. One of Tyler’s great- scholarships to MOLLY COSTELLO and Kelly Mohan Memorial Scholarship Award est assets is his determination and attitude. CHRISTINA RISING. MOLLY COSTELLO was ELIZABETH CASTNER His profile states, "I let nothing stop me and also named Artist of the Year. I try to do the best at everything I do." Scarlet 3 &Gray Magazine • Summer 2007 Surf’s Up 2007 Raises Over $425,000 Over 500 Mater Dei parents, alumni, to expand its visual arts facilities and faculty, friends and corporate supporters programs to include digital arts and gathered at Disney's Grand Californian graphic design classes. Proceeds from Hotel in March for what turned out to be this year's event will continue to fund the school's most successful Surf's Up campus and technology upgrades to dinner and auction to date. The annual help fulfill Mater Dei's mission of provid- all-school fundraiser raised over ing an unparalleled quality of education. $425,000 that will continue to fund visual arts technology on the Mater Dei campus. tunity drawing. PATRICK The live auction, led by renowned auc- MURPHY, pres- tioneer CHARLES DREYER, had much to ident of Mater do with the event's success. Big draws Dei High included "Viva La Louis Vuitton," a trip to School, was Paris to visit the Louis Vuitton Family astounded by Mansion and a sought-after Louis the outcome Vuitton duffel bag from the South Coast of the event. Plaza store. The crowd also went wild "Surf's Up over a Clean Energy donation, the Surf’s Up guests (l to r) Mary Crowley, Laurie 2007 raised "Green Car"; a natural gas powered Shaylor and Dutchess Langeland more than 2007 Honda Civic GX that came com- $425,000 plete with 1,000 gallons of free natural Mater Dei parent and Event Chair, which will go ANISSA GURNEE, attributed the true suc- Senior Caroline O’Neill and “Monarch”, the yellow lab directly to the cess of Surf's Up to community and vol- puppy that was part of the benefit of our unteer support. "We could not have held live auction students," such a spectacular event without the Murphy said. Proceeds from the annual tireless efforts of our parent volunteers event have led to vast improvements on who have been preparing for months," Mater Dei's 57-year-old campus through she said. "The community support technology upgrades in the classroom. made it a huge success thanks to their "Thanks to Surf's Up, we now have a attendance and generous donations." state-of-the-art visual arts facility that Mark your calendars today, Surf’s Up matches some of the best high school 2008 will take place on Saturday, April 5. facilities in California," he added. Superintendent of Catholic Schools, Fr. Gerald The evening began with a silent auc- Horan and MD President, Patrick Murphy tion featuring an impressive array of gas and a home refueling station. The items that enticed even the shyest of Mater Dei faithful also showed their love bidders, including a high definition, flat for preferred student parking as well as screen television and Nintendo Wii, a a Monarch football package complete private yacht cruise, and the opportuni- with MD football sportswear and season ty to get behind the scenes of the LAPD tickets. Following the dinner and live SWAT Team for the day. Longtime auction, guests danced until midnight to Mater Dei foundation partner, the the sounds of Mark Wood and the Parrot William H. Hannon Foundation, donat- Head Band. ed a Pleasant Holidays vacation for two Because of the success of the annual Auctioneer Charles Dryer gets the to Maui as the grand prize for the oppor- Surf's Up event, Mater Dei has been able bidding started WaMoola For Schools

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4 Scarlet &Gray Magazine • Summer 2007 Thank You to the 2007 Surf’s Up Underwriters This event would not have been possible without the support of the following donors CCoorrppoorraattee BBiigg KKaahhuunnaa Domingo Elias & Vu, A Professional Law Corporation Tellone Financial ~ Dean & Carrie Tellone Jon & Melinda Muller Trotter & Carroll Families Drissi & Stahmer MFG, LLC ~ Glen & Cindy Stahmer AXA Foundation ~ Dan & Michelle Venegas KKiinngg KKaammeeaammeeaa Jeffrey & Suzanne Anderson William & Lynne Kronmuller Donald & Sandra Ayres Steve & Jackie O'Neill Rick & Jessica Davis Tim & Kathy Patten Robert & Alison Davis The Dominic Corea Famiy of Roma D'Italia Paul & Suzanne DeVries Twining Laboratories/Quality Assurance Inspections David & Amie DiRienzo Alfred & Maria Yip William & Susan Kenney BBiigg KKaahhuunnaa John & Catherine O'Hara South Coast Toyota ~ Bruce & Diane Tine PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP ~ Jim & Michele Kolar Steven & Stacie Spitzer BBiigg WWaavvee RRiiddeerr Paul & Cathy Albert Michael & Candy Mann Mladen & Jennifer Buntich Todd & Erin Meyer Donald & Kimberly Campbell Chris & Diana Miner John & Heather Cook John & Jessica Morey Crevier BMW Karen Muller John & Jane Della Grotta Lou & Kristi Nicolai David & Elizabeth Detrick Daniel & Madalena Nunes Thomas & Mary Duffy Chris & Kathy Roberts David & Elisabeth Farrage Oscar & Veronica Saavedra Tom & Kristy Farrell Sandy & Jeannine Sandling Michael & Mary Fox Steve & Laura Scully Gaudiem et Spes Fund John & Lorri Spiering Richard & Lynn Guthridge Vince & Colette Taormina Don & Martha Harper Stephen & Cathy Whitehouse Gretchen Hooper Justin & Julie Wilson Sean & Denise Kelly Ray & Sandra Wirta Roger & Yvette Kotch Zlatko & Becky Zadro LLoonngg BBooaarrddeerr Mark & Renee Anderson Steven & Laura Kuhn Bob & Tammi Cluck Marc & Katrina Lamkin John & Diana Conners Denis & Angie Morin Thomas & Liz Conway Taylor Woodrow Homes, Inc. ~ Tom & Karen Mosich Kenneth & Wendy Gerdau Veterinary Surgical Specialists ~ Richard & Diane Pankowski Thomas & Janice Greenwood Blake & Terri Quinn Doug & Karen Hauser Mary Kay VanderMolen Ron & Karen Keith Scarlet 5 &Gray Magazine • Summer 2007 Shakespeare Rocks the Grotto It was no small feat putting together the second annual the Dance Team with the choreography, the English Shakespeare in the Grotto celebration. A cast and crew of Department with flyers and publicity as well as the choir with about 50 students, under the direction of Mr. Patrick guidance on the singing. Williams, amazed two standing-room-only crowds. The story of Romeo and Juliet was adapted by Williams The Mater Dei Theater Arts department put on a spectac- with a few twists thrown in along the way. The students ular show for thousands but they could not have done it rehearsed tirelessly for months to get everything just right without the help of many behind the scenes personnel. and in the end, the crowd was not disappointed. There was assistance from the Art Department with the sets,

In a modern twist, Tybalt, played by Paul Bouyear sings and Joseph Jarme as plays electric guitar Juliet makes her Prince grand enterance into the ball

The cast and crew of Romeo and Juliet

Trevor Wall as Juliet mourns the Romeo and Ashley death of Romeo Woods as Juliet

Romeo and Juliet are married by the Friar, played by Paul Cooper

Romeo mourns the death of Juliet Tybalt and Romeo fight

6 Scarlet &Gray Magazine • Summer 2007 MDHS Cheerleading Squad The Mater Dei cheer squad had another very successful. The squad’s countless very busy year. In addition to showing hours of practice paid off as they were their Monarch spirit at countless sporting named American Grand Champions, events throughout the year, they compet- California State Champions and finally, ed in events across the country. USA National Champions. The Monarchs won the USA Regional This is the sixth National Championship Championships, they were named the for the Mater Dei cheer squad. With the COA West Coast Grand Champions and junior varsity team going undefeated in the NCA Regional Champions. These their season, things are looking great for three events led up to the three biggest the future of Mater Dei cheer. events of the year where they were also 2006-07 MDHS Cheer Squad MDHS Dance Team The Mater Dei dance team had anoth- new gym. er phenomenal year. They put on won- The team also had a very successful derful pre-game shows at all of the competition season, bringing home home football games and received over 40 trophies. A few of the highlights tremendous applause and support from being a Sportsmanship Award at the student body for their hip hop and Arlington High School, a Best in jazz routines at the all school rallies. Choreography at Wilson High School, Their community outreach through Best Overall in Hip Hop at Miss Dance dance camps and dance clinics held Drill/Team California Pageant and a sec- throughout the year, reached over 300 ond overall at Nationals in Orlando, future monarchs. The dance team Florida. The 17 member team repre- hosted 14 Orange County schools at sented Mater Dei with true Monarch the 2006 Dance Celebration competi- pride, courage and love everywhere they tion fundraiser held in December in the 2006-07 MDHS Dance Team traveled this year. Monarchs Help Spread Knowledge Across the Globe The Mater Dei track & field team ended The team collected over 1,500 pounds Tijuana. their league schedule in a very special of books and school supplies at the one The generosity of the track & field ath- way this year. The team held an out- day outreach. The items were then letes as well as their families went far reach challenge for all athletes and par- divided and shipped to three very needy and above anything COACH RICK ents at the Orange Lutheran meet. areas. One half was shipped to Eastern MARTINEZ ‘83 could have imagined. “I Each athlete was asked to bring three Africa where Jennifer Villa ‘00 is a knew we’d get quite a bit of stuff supply items to the event. All other fam- teacher with the Peace Corp. A large because the team was asked to bring in ily members and fans were also asked to number of supplies went to the local three items each, but nearly the entire contribute as well. Catholic Worker location and the team went above and beyond that three The participation was outstanding. remainder of the items were taken to item request,” stated Martinez. 2007 - 2008 Annual Fund Campaign MDHS Student-Poet Ensuring the Monarch Tradition to be Published Freshman CHRIS Annual Fund Giving Levels KATNIC will have his poem “A Pencil, A Founders Circle: $1,500+ Paper and a Dream” Royal Court: $750 - $1,499 published in an Patron: $250 - $749 upcoming antholo- Monarch: $100 - $249 gy. The anthology is Scarlet & Gray: $25 - $99 produced twice a Almost 30% of the students at Mater Dei receive financial aid support in order to attend. year and includes Chris Katnic 100% of the funds collected through the Annual Fund go directly to supporting this work from high need-based program. Benefactors at the Founders Circle Level are invited to the Annual school students from across the county. Ring of Honor and Founders Circle Dinner to be held in May. Katnic’s poem will appear in the spring volume, Creative Communications, A Thank you for supporting the MDHS Annual Fund. Celebration of Young Poets.

Scarlet 7 &Gray Magazine • Summer 2007 MDHS Volleyball strong senior class. CSU Long Beach- the Orange County All-Star volleyball bound PATRICK CROAL was named co- game and the trio was named to the Trinity League MVP as well as OC inaugural American Volleyball Register first team All-County and first Association High School Senior All- team All-CIF Division I. IAN CONNOLLY America Team. will continue his volleyball Seniors JOSH LAUREL, career at Stanford next University of Hawai’i, and year. Ian was named co- THOMAS RUBIO, Sacramento Trinity League MVP, second State, will also continue their All five graduating seniors will play collegiate team All-CIF Division I and volleyball careers at the col- volleyball next year. (l to r) Ian Connolly, second team All-County by legiate level. Thomas Rubio, Josh Laurel, Patrick Croal the OC Register. Fellow Although the Monarchs and Vince Devany Under the direction of first-year coach, senior VINCE DEVANY was a graduate a number of out- first team All-Trinity League standing seniors, look for DARRICK LUCERO, the Mater Dei volleyball team advanced to the CIF semi-final and first-team All-CIF them to field a strong team game. The Monarchs finished with an Division I selection. Vince again next year. First-team overall record of 21-5 and a Trinity will play volleyball for the The blocking duo of (l to r) All-Trinity League selection, League Championship. Gauchos of UCSB next Chris King and Conner CONNOR HUGHEs will be year. Croal, Connolly and Hughes will be back for the back as well as CHRIS KING The team was led by an extremely Monarchs next season Devany also took part in and KYLE WOODWORTH. MDHS Tennis The 2007 boys' the title in a close three set match. The team had an impressive run in the tennis team Freeman was named to the OC Register playoffs, advancing to the quarterfinals clinched a share second team All-County and advanced of the CIF team tournament. of the Trinity to the third round in the CIF Individual The future looks League title finish- Tournament. ALVARADO was an OC bright with the ing with an overall Register Player of the Week. This was return of the record of 15-5. also a great season for the doubles above named Sophomores and teams. MVPs in doubles, junior RYAN players as well as Most Valuable AGBAYANI and his partner, sophomore sophomore CJ Charlie Alvarado Players for the OMEED GHASSEMI, went undefeated in C HOMEAU. second year in a league play and won the Trinity League Seniors ERIC row, CHRIS FREEMAN and CHARLIE title over their MD teammates, juniors KRUEGER, CHASE ALVARADO anchored the singles line up HENRI CHOMEAU and SAM COOPER. MILES, BRIAN with impressive records of 45-12 and Chomeau and Cooper advanced to the BILLECI and Chris Freeman 44-8, respectively. Both players third round of the CIF Individual HUNTER DANSE, were a great asset to the advanced to the Trinity League Tournament while Ghassemi and Mater Dei tennis program over the last Tournament finals, and Freeman won Agbayani advanced to the Round of 16. four years. MDHS Track & Field Visit the Mater Dei The Mater Dei track & field Valdes, CRISPIN COLLINS, NICK website at teams had a very successful COSTANTINI, and BRETT year. Both the boys’ and girls’ HANRAHAN. Each and every one teams earned Trinity League of the boys finalists will return www.materdei.org titles. A number of athletes next year looking to better their The site features news and event infor- went on to compete in the personal marks. mation for parents, students and alumni. CIF Prelims as well as the CIF The girls will also return a very Finals. strong core group of athletes. You can also find a great selection of On the boys’ side, the The girls graduate just one CIF Mater Dei sportswear and merchan- Monarchs were led by CIF Finalist, senior long jumper dise at the online store. It is a great Finalists CARLO VALDES in the EMMA VALENCIA. place to shop for gifts or to find the discus, LOUIE GALLARDO in Junior high jumper KELSI perfect thing to wear to the next the 800m, MATT COOPER and CIF Finalist Louie SANDO advanced to the CIF Mater Dei game. MICHAEL WOEPSE in pole Gallardo will be back Finals and she will be joined on vault, as well as the boys’ on the track for the the track next year by the major- Monarchs next season 1600m relay team of ity of this year’s teammates. Go Monarchs!

8 Scarlet &Gray Magazine • Summer 2007 MDHS Baseball The Trinity led by junior TYLER RAHMATULLA who was next season in West Coast Conference League named Trinity League MVP, OC Register play. Fellow first team All-Trinity League Champion first team All-County and first team All- selection, CONNOR BERNATZ, will play for Monarchs fin- CIF. The Monarchs also return Trinity the Dons of the University of San ished the sea- League first teamer and second team Fancisco next year. son with an All-CIF junior SCOTT COLTON as well as Next fall, three seniors, JOE CARRIG, overall record first team Trinity League CARLOS CORNEJO and of 21-9. The and second team OC BRAD HAWN will take teamRegister selection, their games to Division OC Register Coach of the advanced to sophomore AARON III Curry College in Year, Burt Call, instructs his the CIF Semi- NORTHCRAFT. Milton, MA. TYLER team before a game Finals where Senior KEVIN ARMIJO BRADY will continue his they were defeated by Canyon High was selected as a first baseball career at School. team All-Trinity League Cypress College and Although the Monarchs will send seven player and will continue DANNY LAPCHAK has seniors to play college ball next year, the his career at the earned a scholarship future still looks bright for COACH BURT University of Portland. to play for the Aggies CALL, who was named the OC Register Armijo will get to see at The Monarchs celebrate a win with a of New Mexico State Coach of the Year. The Monarchs were least one familiar face post-game huddle University. MDHS Swim Team Moving to an on-campus pool proved advanced to the CIF White earned a second to be a great benefit to the Mater Dei meet where she fin- place CIF finish in both swim team. The Monarchs were able to ished 13th in the 200m the 100m and 200m field three very strong teams for both the freestyle and 14th in freestyle events. Simo boys and the girls. the 500m freestyle. specializes in the butter- The varsity girls’ team finished with an On the boys side, the fly and finished 11th at overall record of 5-1 and a second place Monarchs tallied an the CIF meet. Trinity League finish. Freshman MELISSA overall record of 3-3-1 With a number of BATES earned a CIF Title in the 100m and a third place finish Monarchs returning for breast stroke, a second place finish in in the Trinity League. both the boys and the the 100m individual medley and was The team was paced girls, the swim team named Trinity League female swimmer by two juniors, PATRICK Freshman CIF Champion Melissa Bates looks to be on the rise of the year. Senior MARY FLYNN also WHITE and TIM SIMO. at Mater Dei. MDHS Softball The Monarchs struggled through an The Monarchs will miss the play of their State, ERIN HARRIS will play for Saint injury plagued season to finish with an five graduates who will all continue their Johns' University, AMBER LENZ is taking overall record of 13-13. They were careers at the collegiate level. ARIANNA her game to Eastern Kentucky, and paced by first team All-Trinity League CERVANTES will play for CSU Fullerton, KRYSTAL RAPHAEL will play for CSU selection, LIZETTE FERNANDEZ. NICOLE COVE is moving on to Colorado Northridge. MOTHERS/DAUGHTERS Mater Dei Boys’ Basketball CELEBRATING OUR RELATIONSHIP Season Tickets Sunday, August 26, 2007 5:00-10:00 p.m. - Chapel/Shamrock Plaza/Grotto Call today to reserve your tickets to watch the 2007 California State Champions in action. The evening will include reflections, prayer, Mother/Daughter sharing, relaxation, dinner, discussion and Eucharist. 2008 Home Games We promise you a wonderful evening that will nourish your Jan. 4 vs. St. John Bosco, Jan. 9 vs. J.Serra relationship with one another. Dress casually and comfortably. Jan. 11 vs. Santa Margarita, Jan. 23 vs. Servite Feb. 5 vs. Orange Lutheran If you are interested in sharing in this celebration, please contact Ms. Helen Steves @7 14 850-9555 or Each seat is just $100 for all five games. [email protected] Call (714) 850-9573 to order your tickets today.

Scarlet 9 &Gray Magazine • Summer 2007 2007 Ring of Honor Induction The Mater Dei community honored DAVE KILEY '71, ANDREW The Norbertine Fathers were honored for being integral EDWARDS and THE NORBERTINE FATHERS at the annual members of the Mater Dei community since 1957. They have Founders Circle Reception Dinner and Ring of Honor served in the Induction Ceremony, which was held on May 10. classroom, campus ministry and Dave Kiley '71, a renowned motivational speaker and mul- every facet of tiple-time, multi- campus life since sport US the very early Paralympic gold days Mater Dei. medalist, has Mater Dei fami- been an inspira- lies, alumni and tion to countless faculty hold fond disabled youth memories of at and adults, as least one of the Each of the Norbertine Fathers on hand at the well as the entire Ring of Honor Induction taught at MD. Fr. Luke many Norbertines Mater Dei com- (far left) currently teaches biology at MD. who have served munity. He the Mater Dei community over the past 50 years. We thank embodies Dave Kiley ‘71 (center) with his friends and family the Norbertine Fathers for the rich history they have helped to strength, courage, perseverance and determination, proving establish here at Mater Dei. to all that no physical disability can keep one from achieving his/her dreams (he climbed Guadalupe Peak in a wheelchair!). The Ring of Honor recognizes members of the Mater Dei Dave has been inducted into the Legends Hall of Fame and community who have shown dedication to the values and served as President of the National Wheelchair Basketball mission of Mater Dei High School, while also having achieved Association (NWBA). He continues to be involved in local, state, national and international recognition through Paralympics and is director of Turning POINT, an outdoor service or career. We give thanks and recognize these special adventure organization for disabled youth. people who have made Mater Dei a great place to learn and develop. Andrew Edwards, President of Extron Electronics, was honored for not only sharing, but also bringing to life, Mater Dei's With the addition of the 2007 inductees, the Ring of Honor vision for technologically advanced classrooms unlike any has grown to 21 members: other. He developed a state-of-the-art system, MediaLink, that 2006: Bishop Tod Brown, Sisters of St. Joseph and Dave equipped every classroom on campus with exciting audio and Utick '61 visual capabilities. Andrew truly has been Mater Dei’s partner 2005: Rev. John Weling '72 and Julie Inman '84 in education helping to develop advanced technology systems 2004: Bob & Ann Hoff and Rick Muth '67 throughout campus, including the library and multimedia lab, 2003: Bishop Norman McFarland, Josef D'Heygers and in an affordable, user-friendly and innovative way. Thanks to Carol Capuano Wells '62, Andrew Edwards and Extron Electronics, the Mater Dei cam- 2002: Juan Zarate '89 pus is equipped with the latest technology that offers teachers 2001: Dick Coury, Sister Jo Ann Eannareno '58, John and students a stimulating learning environment that compli- Huarte '61, Carl Karcher, Judy McKenna '72, Bishop Donald ments the creative and innovative educational programs. Montrose and Bishop Jaime Soto '74

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10 Scarlet &Gray Magazine • Summer 2007 Partners In Education Sodexho Campus Services Mater Dei High School welcomes ing, grounds keeping, plant opera- Sodexho Campus Services as its tions and maintenance, and integrat- newest Partner in Education. ed facilities management. We thank Sodexho is the leading food and facil- them for beginning a new school- ities management services company wide sponsorship with Mater Dei this in North America. They offer a full year. To contact Sodexho Campus range of outsourcing solutions to the Services or to learn more about their corporate, healthcare, education, offerings, please visit their website at government, and defense markets, www.sodexhousa.com or you may including food services, housekeep- call them at (800) 354-7000. Mater Dei High School has formed many corporate partnerships recently with a number of generous businesses in the county. If you know of a company that might be interested in working with Mater Dei High School, please contact Jonathan Tufo ‘91 in the Office of Advancement by calling (714) 850-9534. MonarMonarchch LegacyLegacy EndowmentEndowment

What is an Endowment? An endowment is a sum of money that is given to Mater Dei with the stipulation that the funds are invested to earn annual interest rather than spent immediately. A portion of the annual earnings is used toward financial aid. The rest of the earnings are reallocated back into the fund's corpus to insure that the endowment continues to grow and yield more interest for future financial aid. The Goal: To build a reserve of funds that will allow qualified students, who would not otherwise be able to afford the tuition at Mater Dei, the opportunity to attend the school. Financially, we hope to raise $10 million for the endowment within the next decade. How do I get involved? Gifts toward the endowment can take a number of different forms. The school accepts cash, stocks or other marketable securities, bequests and other planned gifts. One of the most common ways to make a gift to the Monarch Legacy Endowment is through an estate plan or by naming it as one of the beneficiaries of an insurance policy, annuity or retirement account. There are many more ways to give as well. If you have an interest in the long-term viability of the financial aid program at Mater Dei, please contact Patrick Murphy, President, or Jonathan Tufo, VP Advancement for more information at [email protected] or (714) 850-9534. Through your endowment gift, you will help secure the future of Mater Dei High School for generations to come.

Scarlet 11 &Gray Magazine • Summer 2007 ATTENTION - Mater Dei Alumni

Mark Your Calendar for Homecoming Week 2007 October 15 ~ 22

Monday, October 15 Alumni Shadow Day - Spend the day with a current Mater Dei student Friday, October 19 Pre-game reception 6 p.m. @ Santa Ana Bowl Catch up with classmates and enjoy dinner before the big game - *Sponsored by Philly’s Best

Homecoming Football Game vs. Santa Margarita

Post-game reception following the Grotto @ the MDHS LeVecke Center The Alumni Association invites you to enjoy drinks and snacks and catch up with classmates Saturday, October 20 - 1982 & 1987 Class Reunions Class of 1982 - 7 p.m., MDHS LeVecke Center - Contact Armando Sanbrano at [email protected] Class of 1987 - 7 p.m., MDHS Old Gym - Contact Christine Eisel Wendl at [email protected] Check the Alumni section at www.materdei.org for more information Sunday, October 21 Everyone is invited to Mass @ Mater Dei High School followed by a Family Picnic Monday, October 22 Alumni Golf Classic @ Monarch Beach Golf Links Look for more information online at www.materdei.org or contact Joseph Medlin ‘98 at [email protected] Upcoming 2007 Reunion Information All Classes ending in 2 & 7 are invited to have a reunion this year. If your class is not listed and you would like to help plan your reunion, please contact Joseph Medlin ‘98 at [email protected]. Class of 1967, Saturday, October 6 - 7 p.m., MDHS LeVecke Center Contact: Steve Kasper, [email protected] or Mike Tardiff, [email protected] Class of 1972 - Reunion Committee Still forming, Contact: Catherine McAdams, [email protected] Class of 1977, Saturday, August 11 - 7 p.m. - MDHS LeVecke Center Contact: Marta Prieto O’Hara, [email protected] Class of 1997, Saturday, December 22 - Location TBA Contact: Lisa Tuccio, [email protected]

12 Scarlet &Gray Magazine • Summer 2007 Coronado Earns Pulitzer Nomination Winter Named Woman of the Year GARY Prize in the category of PATTI nominees for the award. She CORONADO Feature Photography. He was WINTER ‘68, was nominated by the execu- ‘85, a pho- nominated for his vivid was named tive director of the Chamber tographer images of Central Americans the 2006 of Commerce of which she is with The who, desperate to enter Woman of a member. She is also a Palm Beach America illegally, risk their the Year for member of the California Post, was lives leaping on Mexican the City of Association of Realtors and nominated freight trains rumbling north- Tustin. does a tremendous amount for a 2007 ward. Winter was of volunteer work in the com- Gary Coronado ‘85 Pulitzer Patti Winter ‘68 among six munity. Monarchs Continue to Shine MIKE HESSMAN ‘96 member of the AA New Hampshire the quarterfinals of the NCAA team tour- became the AAA Fishercats, an affiliate of the Blue Jays. nament. Personally, Van’t Hof has an Toledo Mud Hens all Santos, a shortstop, won the home run overall singles record of 30-8 and time home run leader derby over the All-Star break before taking advanced to the NCAA singles tourna- on June 1, breaking a part in the Eastern League All-Star game. ment round of 64. 107-year-old record. Prior to the game being called in the sec- DJ STRAWBERRY It was Hessman’s ond inning due to fog, Santo had one hit ‘03 recently 16th home run of the in his only at bat. wrapped up a stel- season that became USC junior KAES lar basketball Mike Hessman ‘96 the record breaker, VAN’T HOF ‘04, a career at the he has hit a total of member of the University of 27 home runs this season. men’s tennis team, Maryland. In Hessman took part in the All-Star week- was recently award- June, he was end home run derby and was selected as ed the West Region's selected as the the starting third baseman for the AAA ITA/Arthur Ashe 59th overall pick International League All-Star Team. The Award for in the NBA Draft game took place in Albuquerque, New Leadership and DJ Strawberry ‘03 by the Phoenix Mexico where Hessman hit a two-run Kaes Van’t Hof ‘04 Sportsmanship. Suns. While at Maryland, DJ reached homerun in the first inning to help his Van’t Hof has been 1,000 career points while averaging just team to a 7-5 victory. recognized for his dedication to the under 15 ppg as a senior. He also led SERGIO Trojan team, helping lead USC to its the team in steals and assists and was S ANTOS biggest turnaround performance in his- the Terrapins most stifling defensive ‘02 is also tory while also standing out as a respect- player. making a ed and respectful sportsman. The DJ took part in the Las Vegas NBA name for Arthur Ashe Award honors athletes who Summer League with the Suns and had himself in exemplify sportsmanship on and off of a great run. He appeared in all five profes- the tennis courts, for which Van't Hof games and averaged 15.6 points per sional has proven himself a worthy candidate. game and 6.4 assists per game He now baseball. The Trojans finished the season with an looks forward to begining training camp He is a overall record of 23-3 and advanced to with the Suns in October. Sergio Santos ‘02 Mater Dei Alumni Golf Classic

Monday, October 22, 2007 Monarch Beach Golf Links • Dana Point, CA 8:00 a.m. Shotgun start - Single entry cost is just $300. There are also a number of sponsorship opportunities. All proceeds from this event benefit Alumni Financial Aid. Contact Joseph Medlin ‘98 for more information. Scarlet 13 &Gray Magazine • Summer 2007 Alumni Class Notes In Our Prayers… 1950s CARLOS ALANIZ ‘71 works for THOMAS J. GRAPENSTETER the Brea Olinda Unified Capt. Rory L. Nichols, USMC - husband of Laure ‘55 and his wife Dorothy are School District and lives in DeVincenzi-Nichols ‘80, Bradley Akers ‘01, Matthew retired and now reside in Huntington Beach with his Muggia ‘06, and all Mater Dei graduates serving our Montana. Their house is on wife of 28 years, Lydia. country in the Armed Forces 40 acres of timberland. The DIANE BURDEN CHANGALA ‘72 Mary Helen Amezcua - Sodexho Food Services Employee at MD land boasts 2 gardens, deer, returned to school after a long Christian Barker - Son of Sandy Gordon Barker ‘83 who elk, moose and black bears break and recently earned her was recently diagnosed with leukemia passing through regularly, no degree in English/creative Orfelina Castro - Mother of Myra, MD Faculty Member traffic and no people. writing with honors from CSU Christine Cote ‘00 & Family San Bernardino. She has been accepted to the masters Michael Doyle - Brother of MD Faculty Member Aileen 1960s program at UCR, Palm Desert Bill Gibbs - MD Faculty Member VERNON TERRY ‘60 earned a and will begin classes in Ella Horwich - Daughter of Dan and degree in sculpture with a September. She and her hus- Katie Stremick Horwich ‘93 minor in jewelry and photog- band Brian were married in Bill Hull - Husband of Doris Rathbone ‘64 raphy from CSULB. He and 1983 and have two sons, 19- Christine Mendoza Isham ‘84 his wife live in Fullerton and year-old John Paul and 17- Courtney Jenkinson - Sister of Ashley ‘08 are the parents of six and the year-old Peter. The Chanaglas and Jeffrey ‘07 grandparents of five. Vernon live on 2 and 1/2 acres in The Jolly Family is a gallery owner, a produc- Lakeview, CA. Jenna Kjos ‘06 tion designer with Walt Disney DEBBIE GENTLEMAN FRY ‘79 Chelsea Lane - Sister of Brianna Lane ‘08 Imagineering, an adjunct col- recently celebrated her 25th Kathryn Morris ‘66 lege instructor, as well as a wedding anniversary with her Susan Loy Murphy ‘67 rock and water landscape husband Rick. Debbie and Richard Porter - Father of Ricky ‘01 designer. The Terry’s plan is Rick have two sons. Ricky is a Jeff Sanford - Husband of Angela Harrell ‘87 to retire to San Lius Obispo to graduate of the U.S. Air Force support Mustang athletics and Academy and is currently sta- piddle their time away sailing tioned in Grand Rapids, SD. We Remember … and kayaking. and Garrett recently graduat- Vincent V. Godt ‘64 - Husband of Lynette, father of Matt CAROL CHAMPAGNE COX ‘65 ed Cum Laude from UCSD and Carol Lyn, brother of Christine Leischner ‘65 has been a nurse at CHOC with a degree in Political since she began her career in Ron Huston '67 Science. The Frys reside in 1968. A specialist in pediatric Chelsea Kauffman - Grandson of Peggy Kauffman, former Yorba Linda where Debbie critical care, Carol’s story was MD Faculty Member teaches Pre-K. recently featured on the Stanley Loy - Father of Susan Loy Murphy ‘67 and CHOC website “story” sec- 1980s Peggy Loy Clinger ‘69 tion. Jose Mendoza ‘60 - Father of Perry ‘86 and brother of Tony ‘68 JOSEPH R. REVERE ‘68 and Tom O’Malley - Father of Christine Marie ‘79, Daniel his wife Linda live in Thomas ‘82 and Michael Patrick ‘83 Huntington Beach. Joseph Sr. Mary Rice, formerly Sr. Mary Eamon, Sr. of worked for St. Louis - Former MD Faculty Member McDonnell/Douglas-Boeing Dora U. Reyes - Mother of Lydiette Kubik ‘72, MD until the Long Beach facility Faculty Member closed in 2000. He now Kathy Burden Schive Sheeter ‘68 works for Albertson’s and Shelia May Smith ‘79 enjoys golfing, fishing and Jill Stilwell - Aunt of Sarah ‘02 traveling. Richard Yecke - Father of Brenda, former MD Faculty Member 1970s DON MCKENNA ‘81 recently JANE ENGELBART BILECKYJ In our Catholic life, we have always asked others to pray earned his SCUBA certifica- with us for our loved ones. We appeal together to the Lord ‘70 recently spent nine days in Maui with fellow MDHS tion and has been spending for healing as well as the gift of eternal life. This is often as much time as possible graduates DENISE SINGLETON done with Eucharist prayer of the church. If you would under the sea. Don resides in DUKE ‘70 and GINNY COOKE like us to pray for someone, or if you would like to send a the City of Industry and when KUGA ‘70. memorial Mass card, please call the Campus Ministry he’s not busy diving, he works Office at (714) 850-9556. at Phillips Aerospace.

14 Scarlet &Gray Magazine • Summer 2007 Alumni Class Notes JEAN SHANAHAN COLEMAN ‘81 CHRISTINE JOOS SMITH ‘87 general dentist and five days a JENNIFER SIGLOCK ‘92 and moved to Ohio in 1986 and and her, husband David and week as a busy mom. She was Ian Tarango have been mar- earned a BA from Franciscan sons Brandon and Shawn, delighted to read news of her ried for four years and are the University in 1988. She was relocated from Orange County two favorite teachers still active proud parents of 2-year-old married to Matthew in 1989 to Idaho in September 2006. at Mater Dei: Madame Antink, Cole. Jennifer is an RN at and the two adopted a son, Christine is a graduate of Cal who inspired her lifetime inter- Mission Regional Hospital but who is now 19, in 1999. She State Long Beach and works est in French culture and Mr. spends as much time as possi- recently completed her as a part-time social worker. Dhuyvetter, who inspired her ble with her family and at the Masters in Divinity at Ashland CAROLE ARLT ‘88 earned her to major in English literature at beach. Theological Seminary and is masters in marital and family Wellesley College, from which JILL GRABOWSKI ‘93 recently hoping to be ordained a planning in May 2007 from she graduated in 1994. completed her second year as Lutheran pastor this year. Pacific Oaks College. MARCELLO BENEVENIA ‘91 and an English teacher and year- PAUL DAVIS ‘88 is a family his wife Jennifer have been liv- book advisor in the AUHSD. doctor in Northern California ing in Henderson, NV for She really enjoys her work but as well as the Medical Director about three years. The two is looking forward to her sum- for an Indian health clinic and work for Allow Card, a compa- mer break. a member of the Clinical ny that helps parents educate STEVE RIVERA ‘93 married the Teaching Faculty at U.C. Davis. their children in money man- girl of his dreams, Moenau, in agement. March 2007. 1990s GAIL KRIPPNER ‘92 has built a diverse career with the State of California, Department of Parks and Recreation. Currently, she is working to conserve open space in Culver City and purchase land for the development of urban parks. OE C ABB SHERRI EICHENLAUB ELLERBY J M N ‘92 will be mar- ‘82 is back on the running ried to Arin Stuva in August scene after breaking her foot 2007 followed by a honey- in 2006. Since her return she moon in Maui. has won several races, includ- LAURA INGRAM MOORE ‘92 ing the La Jolla Half Marathon and her husband are proud to (pictured) and the Corona Del announce the birth of their Mar Scenic 5k in 2007. Sherri twin boys, Henry and Andrew. DIANA (AYSON) ANOC ‘94 and is now expanding her training LETICIA GONZALEZ PILESKI JON ANOC ‘94 are thrilled to to swimming and will com- ‘91 married Joseph Pileski in announce the birth of their pete in aquathons, swim/run April 2004 and currently lives first child, Nicholas Ayson events. in Carlsbad. Their first child, Anoc, in November 2006. When she is not running or Quinn, was born in February Jon is an electrical engineer swimming, Sherri teaches 2007, just five days before his for Control Systems fourth and fifth graders for the cousin was born to Leticia’s International and Diana is a Saddleback Valley Unified sister, Cecilia Gonzalez ‘97 Corporate Marketing School District. and her husband Sean Coordinator for Donahue Brown. Leticia earned her BA Schriber. The Anoc family LISA GONZALEZ SOLOMON ‘85 from CSU Fullerton, her mas- resides in Tustin. was named principal at Glen ters from the University of Martin Elementary School in LaVerne and most recently, ERIK NELSON ‘94 has been liv- the Santa Ana Unified School her PhD in Psychology from ing in New York for about four District. Alliant International University, years. He works for Polo Ralph MICHAEL T. M ORDAUNT ‘87 is Lauren where he designs men’s CSPP. BIANCA DORR ANCONA ‘92 happily married to Laura, they outerwear, denim, swim wear and her husband Joey wel- have a daughter, Leila, 7, and KRISTEN GOOD '90 and her and hats. comed their second son, Jack a son, Joshua, 4 and reside in husband, Larry McGovern, an Avery in December 2006. Cypress. Michael is a graduate aerospace engineer, live in the Bianca and Joey, along with of Chapman University and Bay Area with their two-year sons Tore and Jack, reside in went on to earn his masters at old daughter, Katie. Kristen Irvine. MIT. works two days a week as a

Scarlet 15 &Gray Magazine • Summer 2007 Alumni Class Notes

KRISTIN GROFF ‘96 was mar- in June 2006 and is currently in and will begin work on her fied to play in all 11 events this ried to Eric Bradford in March residency training in Orthopedic masters soon. She hopes to season. Only 5 members of 2007 at the University of San Surgery at UCLA Medical Center. return to MDHS as a teacher. the team qualify to play in Diego’s Immaculata Church. MATTHEW MEDDOCK ‘98 is CASEY FARMER ‘03 graduated each event. Phillp’s season Lauren Groff ‘01 and Danielle engaged to be married to Kelli from the University of San low was a 67 and he averaged Peck ‘96 were members of the Peters in August 2008. He is Francisco in May 2007 with a a score of 74.5 for the season. bridal party. Kristin and Eric currently the owner of The degree in sociology and environ- also recently purchased their Social Group, an event mar- mental studies. She was accept- first home. The two reside in keting company based in ed into Teach for America, a San Diego where Kristin is in Newport Beach. teaching fellowship which focus- medical sales and Eric is an 2000s es on reducing the achievement engineer. JESSICA BOWLIN ‘00 graduat- gap in underprivileged schools. CHRISTINA M. JENKINSON ‘97 ed cum laude from Chapman This fall, she will begin teaching and JOSEPH ALESSANDRINI ‘97 University School of Law in students with learning disabilities were engaged in June 2007 May 2007. She is looking for- in the East Bay. while visiting wine country. The ward to beginning her law LESLIE WILLIS ‘03 graduated two are busy planning the wed- career following the summer from San Diego State in May ding and recently purchased a 2007 bar exam. 2007. She was recognized at home in Portola Springs. graduation for being the high- HEATHER FODOR ‘01 was LAUREN GREER ‘04 recently NICOLE COOK HIBBS ‘98 est achieving graduate in the married to Chris Ramsey in completed her junior year at graduated from Loma Linda College of Health and Human November 2006 in a the University of Washington. University School of Medicine Services and was named Renaissance-themed wed- As a member of the Huskie in May 2007. She and her Outstanding Student in the ding. After spending three softball team, Lauren helped husband Sean now live in San area of Communicative years in Las Vegas, the two are her team to a 42-18 season Diego where she is working on Disorders. Leslie will now moving to Denver, CO where and a trip to the Women’s her residency at UCSD in attend SDSU or UCSD where Heather will complete her his- College World Series semi- pediatrics. Sean is a chaplain she will work towards her doc- tory degree at CU Boulder. finals. The Huskies finished with San Diego Hospice and torate in audiology. JESSICA “KIKI” DUCHENE ‘03 third in the Pac-10 where Palliative Care. PHILLP HUFFMAN ‘06 was graduated from CSU Fullerton Lauren was named Honorable BRENT BERGER ‘98 and his wife, named Freshman Golfer of in May 2007 with a degree in Mention. As a right fielder, ANGELINA LOMBARDI ‘98, reside in the Year at UC Davis. He post- child and adolescent develop- Lauren started in 60 of 61 Placentia. Brent recently graduated the lowest UC Davis score ment. She is a member of games, hit .301 and had a ed from UCI School of Medicine in 3 tournaments and quali- Alpha Chi Omega Sorority perfect fielding percentage. 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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