Celebrating 120 Years POMONA CATHOLIC

All girls’ college preparatory high school Co- educational middle school, Grades 6, 7, & 8 The Pace Setter

Annual Report Carrying the light of faith for 120 years!

Edition 2018 The school communities of St. Inside this issue: Joseph, St. Madeleine, and Pomona Catholic Middle and High Schools Principal’s Message 2 came together for a festive 120th Anniversary Mass at St. Joseph Church in Pomona on Wednesday, Graduations 8 August 29.

AP Results 12 Most Reverend José H. Gomez, Archbishop of Los Angeles, was the Community Service/ 14 celebrant. Concelebrants were San Activities Gabriel Regional Bishop David O'Connell, St. Joseph pastor Father Steve Guitron, Our Lady of the Assumption pastor Father Charles Ramirez, who is a graduate of Athletics 20 Pomona Catholic Boys High School of La Verne, now known as Damien High School; and the associate pastors of St. Joseph, Father Louis Gonsalves and Alumni News 21 Father Rick Van Der Water.

Four hundred twenty-five students from TK3 through grade 12 participated in Annual Report 22 the Mass, some serving as greeters, ushers, lector, cantors and choir. Also in attendance were representatives from the Archdiocesan Department of Catholic Schools, benefactors, alumni, parents, grandparents and friends as well as SM Therese Ann Parobek, SM Seraphine Moynier, S Julianna Francis Marie Vagnozzi and Treasurer General S Catalina Marie Batres.

SM Therese Ann Parobek, SM Seraphine Moynier '57, S Catalina Marie Batres '90, and S Julianna Francis Marie Vagnozzi '74, during the barbecue following the Mass

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Dear Parents and Guardians,

It is with tremendous pride and enthusiasm I welcome you to Pomona Catholic’s 120th year of tradition and academic excellence. First, we thank God for his abundant blessings on our community. I extend my sincere gratitude for your partnership as we work together to accomplish a balanced academic and spiritual community for grades six through twelve.

Pomona Catholic is introducing iPads into the classroom starting the 2018-2019 school year. In conjunction with introduction of the iPad program, we hope to also start a comprehensive professional development program. More information will be provided soon. Our Middle School will launch a Spanish Lab for the 6th and 7th grade students.

This is a generous community that truly lives the Gospel and nurtures the next generation of service minded individuals. We look forward to discovering many new ways to partner with other community groups. We especially want to further nurture our relationship with Damien High School, our neighboring schools, parishes of St. Madeleine and St. Joseph, the City of Pomona and other local parishes and organizations.

Our website is the best source for up-to-date changes occurring in the calendar.

Celebrating, growing, and preparing our students to live a full and blessed life are our primary goals at Pomona Catholic. God bless you and our community as we journey forward on the path God has set before us. Please do not hesitate to contact me. I am honored to lead us forward into a new year filled with God’s many graces. Pray for me, partner with me in support of a positive and productive school year.

Peace and Blessings, Rebecca Arteaga, Class of 1992 Principal

WELCOME MIDDLE SCHOOL DIRECTOR , MR. E!

Mr. Marcelo Eureste is a San Antonio, Texas native who is now calling Southern California home. He has over 16 years years of education experience which include 10 years within the Catholic school system. He served the Archdiocese of San Antonio for the previous 10 years before making his way to Pomona Catholic.

The Pomona Catholic MS/HS model is no stranger to Mr. Eureste as he most recently served as the Assistant Principal (2015-2018) at Providence Catholic School (All girls, grades 6-12) in San Antonio, TX. Prior to that, he also served as an Associate Administrator/ Counselor (2008-2015) at Antonian College Preparatory High School.

He is looking forward to his new journey at Pomona Catholic Middle School and fostering strong relationships with his students, families, and the community at large.

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A FAMILY OF CATHOLIC SCHOOLS IN POMONA

Moving into the 2018-2019 school year, Saint Joseph Pomona Catholic along with the surrounding Grades TK4 – 5 | Co-ed Catholic schools in Pomona have joined Dual Language Immersion together as a family. This family of Catholic schools includes St. Madeleine, St. Joseph, Pomona Catholic Middle School and High Pomona Catholic Middle School School; each school will have a primary Grades 6 – 8 | Co-ed focus in their curriculum. Spanish Makers Lab

Saint Madeleine Grades TK3 - 5 | Co-ed Pomona Catholic High School Literacy, Family, and Faith Grades 9 – 12 | All Girls Faith, Scholarship, Tradition, and Empowerment

OPEN ENROLLMENT! Contact each school to learn more about their programs. Tuition assistance available.

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A Brief History of Catholic Education in the Pomona Valley

In 1886, a little frame church was erected on the corner what is now Park Avenue and Monterey Street. Rev. P. J. Fisher arrived to serve as resident pastor. Father Fisher considered seriously the plan for a Catholic school. He conducted a survey of the possible number of pupils available for such a school. This survey showed that thirty-seven Catholic children from Pomona were attending boarding schools in other cities.

Academy of the Holy Names -- 1898 to 1948 Thursday, September 15, 1898, marked the opening of the Academy of the Holy Names for the enrollment of pupils. The teaching staff consisted of six Sisters from the Mother House in Oakland, who had arrived to assume charge of the school. The curriculum included all grades from first to tenth, inclusive, consisting of primary, grammar, and academic grades. A devastating fire destroyed much of the original building in 1927. The sisters moved the students and teachers to the Elks Club until the current building was erected in 1928. (Excerpted from A Half Century History of the Academy of the Holy Names 1898 to 1948 by Mrs. M. C. Kennedy.)

The Academy was a boarding school for girls, conducted by the Sisters of the Holy Names. During World War II the sisters realized that they did not have enough sisters to staff all five of their schools. The last graduating class from the high school was 1943. The new pastor at that time, Rev. Thomas English, recognized the need for a Catholic high school for girls and boys in the Pomona area. The sisters told him that they did not have the personnel to open such a school. In fact, they were regretfully leaving Pomona.

Fr. English asked to purchase the property for use as a high school. He asked the Felician Sisters to come from Chicago and staff both the Academy as well as the grade school.

Saint Joseph High School--1948 to 1952 In order to relieve overcrowding at St. Joseph Elementary, the former academy was used by the junior high students for the first two years. As the academy building was converted from a dormitories to classrooms, a grade per year was added until the full complement of classes were established. In 1953, St. Joseph High School became Pomona Catholic High School.

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Pomona Catholic High School -- Pomona Catholic Girls High School With the post war boom in California, Pomona Catholic’s building soon became too small. By 1957, the enrollment reached 750 students. When the old Bonita High School building became available in 1959, the archdiocese bought the property and opened Pomona Catholic Boys High School of LaVerne (now Damien High School). Year by year the boys left Pomona Catholic until the last co-ed class graduated in 1962. The 1962-1963 school year saw a new era and another name change—Pomona Catholic Girls High School.

Pomona Catholic Middle School Pomona Catholic again became co-ed in 2009 when the Pomona Catholic Middle School was opened. In the Spring of 2018, Pomona Catholic was named the middle school for the Pomona family of Catholic schools, which includes St. Joseph and St. Madeleine Schools. Today, Pomona Catholic is led by alumna Rebecca Arteaga. ’92

Saint Joseph Elementary-- 1898 to present St. Joseph School was opened in 1898 by the Sisters of the Holy Names at the behest of Rev. P. J. Fisher, Pastor of St. Joseph. Fifty years later, the Felician Sisters came to staff St. Joseph, living with the high school sisters until a convent was built for them. The original school was on Hamilton and William. It was later moved and expanded on Lewis and Holt. St. Joseph alumna Sister Catalina Marie Batres was the last Felician Sister teaching at St. Joseph. Today St. Joseph teaches TK4 through fifth grade in a dual language program.

Sacred Heart School -- 1949 to 1998 Sacred Heart School was opened in 1949 to serve the southern parts of Pomona and also Chino. During the renovation of the former academy, some junior high students from St. Joseph were sent to Sacred Heart School while others were sent to the high school for classes. Sacred Heart School continued to serve until it closed its doors in 1998. Sacred Heart alumni still keep in contact with each other.

Saint Madeleine School -- 1964 to present Serving the eastern edge of Pomona, Saint Madeline School opened its doors in 1964, only one year after the parish was established. The Sisters of Saint Joseph of Orange staffed the school until 1975. Today St. Madeleine teaches TK3 to fifth grade and is lead by a Pomona Catholic alumna, Ms. Maria Jimenez. ’78

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Honoring our Past, Building our Future

Our faculty, staff, students and parents participate in a school survey annually. Year after year, our constituents indicate the need for our own athletic facility and to update the facility to better meet the needs of our students.

With the support and encouragement of our Consultative Board, we look forward to launching our capital campaign Honoring our Past, Building our Future.

Campus Expansion and Modernization Plan 1. Build 15,000 sq. ft. Campus Activity and Sports Center improving campus and community life 2. Renovate science labs to support academic program; 3. Update technology infrastructure to modern standards 4. Complete Heating Venting and Air Conditioning (HVAC) on west side of building 5. Improve the urban campus environment with plaza, walkways, perimeters, and entries 6. Purchase residential lots on campus periphery

Dedication Opportunities

Contact us for more information: 909-6235-5297, ext. 13

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CONGRATULATIONS POMONA CATHOLIC MIDDLE SCHOOL CLASS OF 2018

Valedictorian: Leila Francisco, attending St. Thomas Aquinas High School

Salutatorian: Mia Palma, attending Pomona Catholic High School

ANGELA’S BLESSING - FOUNDRESS OF THE FELICIAN SISTERS

May God give us… A humble love which expands itself. A generous love which forgets itself. A strong love which is not afraid of pain. A stable love which can bear everything. A fervent love which never weakens. A constant love which never falters. Blessed Mary Angela, pray for us!

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CONGRATULATIONS POMONA CATHOLIC HIGH SCHOOL CLASS OF 2018

Valedictorian: Jessica Margala will attend California State Polytechnic University, Pomona and major in Animal Science.

Salutatorian: Jizelle Mariano will attend University of San Francisco and major in Nursing.

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CLASS OF 2018

Our graduating seniors received acceptances from the following colleges and universities.

Azusa Pacific University Irvine Valley College University of California Los Angeles American University Johnson and Wales University University of California Merced Arizona State University Lewis and Clark College University of California Riverside Benedictine University Loyola Marymount University University of California San Diego Boston University Marymount Manhattan College University of California Santa Barbara California Baptist University Marymount University University of California Santa Cruz California Polytechnic State University Menlo College University of Colorado Denver Pomona Michigan State University University of Delaware California Polytechnic State University San Luis Obispo Midland College University of Illinois Chicago California State University Dominguez Hills Mount Saint Mary’s University University of La Verne California State University Fullerton Mount San Antonio College University of Oregon California State University Humboldt New York Institute of Technology University of Portland California State University Long Beach Norco College University of Redlands California State University Los Angeles Northern Arizona University University of San Diego California State University Northridge Orange Coast College University of San Francisco California State University San Diego Pace University Wellesley College California State University San Francisco Pacific University Westmont College California State University San Marcos Pasadena City College Whittier College Chaffey Community College Point Loma Nazarene University Citrus Community College Portland State University Colorado State University Fort Collins Reed College Concordia University Riverside Community College DePaul University Saint Mary’s at Notre Dame Dixie State University Scripps College Dominican University Sierra Nevada University Emerson College Simmons College Goucher College United States Air Force Grand Canyon University University of Arizona Holy Names University University of California Davis University of California Irvine

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FAREWLL MR. TORRES

Samuel Torres was an inspiration to so many over the course of nine years at Pomona Catholic. This year he accepted a position as the Superintendent of Catholic Schools for the Diocese of San Bernardino. A farewell celebration was held for Mr. Torres where many faculty, staff, and parents joined to both congratulate him on his new endeavor and thank him for all he has done for Pomona Catholic. Many laughs and tears were shed reminiscing on all of the memories he shared at PC. We wish him well on this new chapter of his career.

“I encourage you to live with life. Be courageous, adventurous. Give us a tomorrow, more than we deserve.”

- Maya angelou

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ACADEMICS & COUNSELING/Support Mrs. Kelly Guerrero ‘ 04 Counseling [email protected] ext. 25

CONGRATULATIONS to the following students on passing their AP exams with a 3 or higher!

English Literature & English Language Calculus AB Calculus BC Composition & Composition

Laura Fernandez Kaitlyn Demerjian Monica Cuevas Jessica Margala Isabella Garcia Chloe Furlong Emily Hutt Jizelle Mariano Jessica Margala Claire Guillen Yunyi Liang Jizelle Mariano Devin Ito Emily Perez Nicole Williams Lauren Ojinaga Elana Skeers Emily Perez Elana Skeers Sade Smith

Biology Studio Art Chinese Language Spanish Language & & Culture Culture Jennyfer Aguirre Rainbow Hui Genesis Garcia Claire Guillen Sarah Calderon Yueqi Luo Gisselle Martinez Emily Perez Riley Holmes Liqi Ma Jimena Robbins Elana Skeers Rainbow Hui Jessica Ruiz Xitlaly Santacruz Romina Trujillo Maria Fernanda Zamora

Government United States History Seminar

Laura Fernandez Amanda Aguirre Claire Beyke Jessica Margala Claire Beyke Claire Guillen, Thu Nguyen, Elana Skeers, Sade Smith, Madeleine Sullivan, Yasmine Valjalo Jaylynn Velhagen-Dizon

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CONGRATULATIONS!

The following students have been recognized by College Board as an AP Scholar. Granted to students who receive scores of 3 or higher on three or more AP Exams:

Claire Beyke Emily Perez Laura Fernandez Nicole Williams

Isabella Garcia

The following students have been recognized by College Board as an AP Scholar with Honor. Granted to students who receive an average score of at least 3.25 on all AP Exams taken, and scores of 3 or higher on four or more of these exams:

Elana Skeers Claire Guillen

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The following students have been recognized as an AP Scholar with Distinction. Granted to students who receive an average score of at least 3.5 on all AP exams taken, and scores of 3 or higher on five or more of these exams:

Class of 2018 Class of 2018 Jessica Margala Jizelle Mariano

The following teachers were recognized for remarkable passing rates on the AP exams:

Mr. Don Bell Mr. Roger Wallace Dr. Clement Ms. Pamela Stith Mrs. Myrna Gomzalez Ms. Cassandra Jones

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POMONA CATHOLIC DAY OF SERVICE

Pomona Catholic's Interact Club sponsored a day of service on Friday, February 16. Students in each grade were assigned a specific project or site to be of service. Students brought two lunches that day--one for themselves and one to send to the homeless shelter at the Armory.

Sixth graders made fleece blankets for Barbara's Blanket Project. These were given to the St. Vincent de Paul Society of Holy Name of Mary Parish.

Grades seven and eight worked at the farm at Fairplex (Los Angeles County Fairgrounds). Some students seeded, weeded, and transplanted the gardens while others stacked bales of hay.

Freshmen went to the former convent at St. Joseph Parish where they had a choice of three projects: pack goody bags for the homeless with members of the Young Ladies Institute (YLI), sort religious items for Angela Spirituality Center, or tutor at St. Joseph Elementary School.

After lunch, the girls went before the Blessed Sacrament at the church to pray for the families and victims of the school shooting in Parkland, FL.

The sophomores made care packages and wrote letters of support for Project Sister Family Services. The Mission of Project Sister (an acronym for Sisters in Service To End Rape) is to reduce the trauma and risk of sexual assault and child abuse in Eastern Los Angeles and Western San Bernardino Counties.

Sister Julianna said, "These wonderful students did so much good for so many people in one day!"

Celebrating 120 Years Career day—February 23, 2018 Students were exposed to many professional careers. Presenters provided students with first-hand knowledge of potential career paths. We had over 20 guest speakers sharing their experience in the fields of public service, medicine, government, athletics and more! We even had a professional athlete!

Dennis Powell, Former pitcher for the Dr. Bill Delo, Family Medicine MD Los Angeles Dodgers

Thank you to all of these lovely speakers who came to share their time and experiences with our students!

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Pomona Catholic Walks for Peace Peace prayer and “Marching for our lives”

The Future Voters Club at Pomona (CA) Catholic High School organized a prayerful walk at 10 a.m. on Tuesday, March 13, around the school in memory of the 17 people killed in Parkland, FL.

Orange bows were tied to the school fence, one for each student and faculty member killed in Florida, and another one to honor the memory of Pomona Police Officer Greggory Casillas who was killed in the line of duty on March 9. (See https://www.odmp.org/officer/23615-police-officer-greggory-casillas)

The students prayed the Hail Mary as they walked around the school three times carrying posters. They ended their walk near the flagpole where the Stars and Stripes flew at half-staff for Officer Casillas.

Honoring a fallen officer Pomona Lays Slain Cop to Rest

The funeral for fallen Pomona Police Officer Greggory Casillas on Thursday, March 22. Casillas, 30, was shot and killed when a suspect fired on him through a door March 9.

The funeral service was held at Purpose Church. The large building was filled with law enforcement officers from all over the country. Even the large tent for the overflow crowd was standing room only.

After the church service, the body was taken to the police station for the poignant "last call" of Officer Casillas's badge number.

Next, the procession headed to Forest Lawn Cemetery, passing Pomona Catholic High School on the way. Principal Torres invited the students, faculty, and staff to line the sidewalk holding American flags and posters of support. Despite the steady rain, everyone stood respectfully for the 40-minute procession. Sister Julianna said, "Some of the officers rolled down their windows to thank us for our tribute."

Mr. Torres and students delivered a floral "Thin blue line" tribute to the Pomona Police Station.

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International Students Celebrate Birthdays

Being far from home is especially hard on your birthday. But international middle school and high school students at Pomona Catholic did not have to feel alone this year. Every two months all the international students who had birthdays in those 2 months were treated to an international student birthday party. Sodas, ice cream, candy, and brownies were set out for everyone. But the “Birthday Girls” got crowns with their names, a big chocolate muffin with a super big candle, and a rousing version of “Happy Birthday.”

PC International Students Visit Colleges

Pomona Catholic students visited four different colleges this year to help them with their college choices. In September students visited UC Riverside. Then an information session gave them advice about applying to UCR, as well a majors and financial aid. Stories about the history of the campus, explaining the most popular majors, and describing student activities were also shared.

October - Mount San Antonio College. Students felt the trip helped them understand the community college process not only for Mt. SAC but for community colleges in general.

(Right) December - Cal Poly Pomona. Then the students hiked up to the top of the hill for a tour of the Collins School of Hospitality where they were impressed with the equipment in the professional kitchens.

(Left) March - UC Irvine. A PC graduate from class of 2017, Alina Wang, met the group for lunch and answered questions about student life at UCI. Then a student guide took the students around the campus to point out important buildings, explain the student housing arrangement, and share impressions of life at UCI.

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CONGRATULATIONS!

Our Middle School students had a blast at the annual Academic Decathlon! It was a great event and our team did an excellent job competing with 100 other schools.

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Middle School Spring Sports

Boys Volleyball under the leadership of coach Nataly Scaturchio took first place for 5 years in a row. A team made up of all new players found a new love for the game and competed strong in the CYO playoffs.

HIGH SCHOOL SPRING SPORTS

Varsity Softball - To wrap up the school year, our softball team under the leadership of coach Roger Wallace, finished second place in league. Noelle Roblero received League MVP and First Team recognition. First Team recipients were also Jaidyn Harris, Jillian Hernandez, and Nicole Bechtel. Second Team recipients were Emily Bechtel, Charlotte Holmes and Alyssa Molina. Player of the Year was Jaidyn Harris. Recipients of the Coaches Award were Alicia Zorrilla and Isabella Ramirez.

JV Softball - Leading the team, Coach Breanna Flores, Class of 2010 had an amazing experience forming new bonds and introducing softball to a few girls for the first time. MVP: Ashley Torres Coaches Award: Marissa Martinez Most Improved: Diana Flores

Track and Field - Head coaches Gabriel Arellanes and Megan Castro led the team finishing in 3rd place in league and had one athlete qualify for CIF prelims. Brooke Burciaga represented Pomona Catholic in the 1600 and 3200. Her best race was the 1600 where she finished 12th overall. MVP: Brooke Burciaga Rookie of the Year: Ines Gil de Rozas Coaches Award: Dakota Unger

Swim - Our Swim team continues to represent Pomona Catholic and is growing its program under the leadership of Lily Kredel, Class of 2015.

Lacrosse For the first time Pomona Catholic introduced Lacrosse to our student athletes and they have found a love for a new sport under the leadership of head Lacrosse coach Manny Mungia. They are looking forward to an entire season the upcoming school year.

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Spring Musical - Evita

Spring Musical directed by Mrs. Haskins, was a hit! All three evenings were filled with alumni, family, friends, students, and teachers.

Alumni coming home February 3, 2018

Over 50 alumni joined us on a beautiful Saturday afternoon to enjoy some music, barbecue, and laughs. We had alumni from 1950s to the 2000s and all were enjoying taking a walk down memory lane. We are very proud of our alumni and all they have accomplished but most of all we are so grateful that they con- tinue to come back to Pomona Catholic and show their support for their alma mater.

SAVE DATE

Coming Home 2019 Saturday, January 26

Pictured Left: Sister Meidel Stone MM ‘53, Dorothy Stone Lindenberg, ‘53, Richard Johnson ‘53 and wife.

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Report from the Finance Office 2017-2018

We are pleased to share our annual report and grateful to all who have supported Pomona Catholic.

Pomona Catholic faced some financial challenges this past school year of 2017-18. A drop in international enrollment of approximately 20 students hit us hard. We have been working diligently with our staff and teachers as well as the Archdiocese to get us back on track financially. We were not alone in facing the drop in international student enrollment. Other schools and universities have also had to respond to this situation.

The good news was that we were able to offset the decline in international enrollment with an increase in our domestic student enrollment. Total enrollment increased with 225 students enrolled for the high school and 98 for the middle school for a total of 323. This was an increase of 5 students over school year 2016-17.

Through the generosity of families, alumni, foundations and other friends of Pomona Catholic, we are able to continue our work towards achieving our mission of inclusion of those families that need tuition assistance. In school year 2017-18 we provided over $800,000 in assistance to families in need.

Our endowment fund, the Pete and Maria Borba fund, continues to provide 9 students with tuition assistance. Also, earnings from the Carrie Marangio Piscioneri (Class of 1978) fund will be matched by two of our families to provide tuition assistance.

Additional tuition assistance was provided by the Catholic Education Foundation (CEF), the Doheny Foundation, the Bill Hannon Foundation, the Mayr Foundation, San Manuel Foundation, the Elias family and the Rose Hills Foundation. The Adopt a Student program funded by parents, alumni and friends of the school, provided over $12,000 to student families that suffered severe financial hardship during the year.

Our fundraiser activities this past year included the Fall Raffle, the Spring Walkathon, Casino Night, the Scrip Program, and the Car Show. Also, we hold an International Winter camp in January and an International Summer camp in July that provide needed funds. These and other fundraisers continue to provide the crucial assistance needed to meet our educational and operational needs. Our thanks go out to all of our parents and volunteers who work tirelessly to make these a success.

This year as happens each year, we were the recipients of the generosity of the Daniel Murphy Foundation. During the summer, the expert tradesmen come to Pomona Catholic to work on the list of repair and maintenance items identified in order to keep our venerable 90 year building in tip top shape.

Ramp for handicap access. Carpeting for Spanish Language Lab Window Covering for Auditorium Kitchen

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Bishop’s Challenge Bishop David O’Connell, vicar of the San Gabriel Pastoral Region and a special friend of Pomona Catholic High School, challenged us to raise $50,000 challenge to increase giving for student tuition aid. Alumni, parents, friends, and faculty made gifts of $5 to $20,000 to this campaign. We more than doubled the match challenge!

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Please know you are in my prayers. Thank you for sharing with me the dream of providing Catholic education.

Sincerely, The Most Reverend David G. O’Connell, DD

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Unrestricted donations allow Pomona Catholic to use the funds in the areas in most need. This year, unrestricted donations assisted the school with the budget. Restricted donations allow Pomona Catholic to use the funds in the areas designated by the donor.

Aggazzotti Di Carlo, Barbara Cox Sterns-Stellern, Linda Carol Alluis, Louise Jeannette Coyne, Clarice Archdiocese Of Los Angeles, San Gabriel Region Crowe Strategies Consulting Armijo, Melody Deacon Art and Nadine Escovedo Assanelli, Danelle M Deighan, Tom J and Peggy Curp Baiz, Bob Louise Delo, Bill and Virginia Balderas, Mario and Lisa DePalma Shirley, Lisa Marie Barletta, Michael Louis Desiderio, David Anthony Barton, Robert Regis Diaz, Thelma Batres, Benjamin Domer, George Anthony Batres, Sara Dorn, Amy Bechtel, Ken Dueno, Daniel and Patricia Bell, Don Espana, May Nueva Bettencourt, Adalberto and Dorothy Estona, Douglas Bills, Alice and Mike Even, William George Boggiatto, Joseph Francis Farris O'Callaghan, Rosanne Boland, Timothy and Sandra Fenwick Jolly, Mary Kay Bolton Flammang, Janet Ferraro Hunter, Nancy Bonafede,Elizabeth D Flores, Breanna Maria Borba Parente, Mary Franco Bechtel, Natalie Renee Boyens Gorman, Roberta Franzo Castaneda, Cari Ann Boyle, John Free, Alicia and Rick Cabrera Lopez, Jesus (Jess) Ganger, Jim R Cahill, William and Frances Uglow Comyns Gannon, Elizabeth Mary Camacho Manzanares, Rosalie Garcia Olson, Jannie Canchola Pantess, Cathleen Gaughan Birdzell, Diane Marie Caringella, Michael Angelo Gavran Kelly, Marie E. Carrillo, Armando Gillespie Guy, Theresa A. Casey, Theresa Ann Giors, Deborah Leeanne Castillo, Veronica Glaab Clare, Florence Marie Catholic Education Foundation Gomez Ebert, Frances Charrette Laurent, Jessica Gomez, Nellie Chavez, Ron Gomzalez, Myrna Chester Winkley, Mia Gonzales, Candice Christiansen-Thompson, Ellen Judith Gonzales, Estrella (Star) Clare Williamson, Virginia Gonzales, Ralph M. Cochoit, Jules Goodwin Veitch, Irene Louise Cortes, Savannah Grove Martin, Carole Guillen Bauman, Annette

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Hall, Gordon and Katherine MCSM Inc. Hammond, Wesley and Rose Meave, Lucinda and Adam Harbushka, Michael and Coralea Molloy, William and Maria Harden, Grace and Frank Montano-Cordova, Ruby Haro, Sandra Montoya, Geradette Hart LaPinta, Cynthia Ann Morandi, Melissa Ann Hatcher-Skeers, Mary Moynier, Sister Mary Seraphine Hauser, Elaine Munoz, Chris Heidecker, Stephan and Sharon Munoz, Rosalind Heieck, John Naal, Nellie Hensley Holmes, Danielle Nataly, Scaturchio Hernandez, Rosemary Elizabeth Nazionale, Lawrence Louis Holmes, Kelli Network For Good Huchting, George Normington, Ken and Susan Ireland Strozier, Mary Beth Nuno, Loretta Jacoby, Denise Lynn O'Donnell Anderson, Jacqueline Ann Johnson, Franklin and Laura O'Grady, Martin James Jones, Stephen Charles Padilla, Alma Karlinski Green, June Cecile Padilla, Richard L. Keates, Martha Perez, Grace Kelly Mundy, Janet Perez, Raul Kendall, Michelle Phipps, Barbara Marie Kraus, Jess Pieretti, Art Joseph Kroger Pieters, William Kulisek, Kerry M. Poettgen, Diane Lopez Kutyla Doyer, Barbara Porter Royce, Marie Therese Labruche Finley, Adrienne Pound Tyner, Lisa Leitch Vanover, Danette Radaich Walker, Annette M. Liberatore Brown, Annette Faith Ramirez Quintana, Inez Rita Liberatore Podboy, Maria Michele Ramirez Butterworth, Mary Lopez Woiwode, Elizabeth Ramirez, Fernando Lynch Kennedy, Pamela Joyce Ramirez, George and Rosie Macdonald Recupero, Doreen Y. Recupero Sharp, Mary Ann MacDonald, Hugh Read, Eugene Marangio, Dianne Leanore Laura Rodriguez, Chiara Sierra Maravilla, Necita Rodriguez, Rosa Maria Marchisio Norton, Patricia Rodriquez, Rosemary Margala, James and Julie Rogers Kubota, Laura Marin, Mary Anne Rojas Munoz, Veronica I Marquez Ranjbari, Gloria Romero, Phil and Olivia Marquez, Carolyn Rosales Canchola, Teresa Mary Jessie Martel, Pat Salgado Gonzales, Nora Mavridis Felix, Mary Scartuchio, Nataly McKay, Michael and Emilia

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Schaefer, Edward and Christine Smith Truist Schwandt, Ron Peter Tsz Yin Kan Sharp Reiser, Kathleen Turowetz, Bernadette Siler Fallis, Carolyn Joyce Turowetz, Rebecca T Siler Torok, Mary Ann Vagnozzi, CSSF, Sister Julianna Francis Marie Skeers, Richard and Sharon Vagnozzi, Jeannette Anne Snyder, Deborah Vagnozzi, Joanne Marie Swartz, Don Vagnozzi, Joyce Anne Tafoya, Penelope Velasquez, Antionette Marie Target Wachter, Thomas Wayne Taylor Silva, Elenor Walters Mendez, Virginia Tessier, Donald Edward Wilkinson Drennan, Mary K. Tofalo, Anne Veronica Williams, Richard Paul Tomkins, Edward and Sharon Wilson, Shuet Chun Torres, Juan J Wilt, Carol E. Torres, Samuel and Margaret Woore McKaughan, Jo Anne Virginia Trejo, Clayton Thomas Jr and Cecilia Zamorano, Patricia Tremblay, Ellen Renee Ziolkowski, Tina Louise

17TH ANNUAL CAR SHOW & CRAFT FAIR MAY 6, 2018

This year’s car show was a huge success! We had so many alumni bring out their gorgeous classic car on a beautiful Sunday afternoon for all of Pomona to enjoy. We were able to raise approximately $14,000 towards our athletic programs!

Thank you to all who came out to support our annual Car Show!

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WAYS TO GIVE

Pomona Catholic relies on the generosity of others to continue to provide excellence in Catholic education. PC offers many opportunities for donors to make tax-deductible gifts in support of the programs, campaigns, and future needs of the school. To learn more about ways to support Pomona Catholic, call the Development Office at 909.623.5297 x13, email [email protected] or visit www.pomonacatholic.org.

GIFTS OF CASH Most donors find that a personal check is the easiest and most efficient way to make a gift. Checks should be made payable to Pomona Catholic.

CREDIT CARDS Visa, MasterCard, Discover, and American Express are accepted for gifts. Donors can call the Development Office or donate through our secure, online portal by visiting www.pomonacatholic.org and clicking the "Donate" button at the bottom of the Giving page.

IN-KIND GIFTS We welcome donations of items in good condition such as technology equipment, furniture, and other school-related items. By law, Pomona Catholic cannot provide the donor with the dollar value of an in-kind gift. Such valuations, when applicable, need to be professionally assessed and certified. This is the responsibility of the donor.

MATCHING GIFTS Many businesses and corporations match gifts of their employees, spouses, and retired employees. Your company's personnel office (or Human Resources office) will be happy to provide you with information about its matching gift program.

MEMORIAL & HONORARY GIFTS Your memorial gift can help perpetuate the values that guided a loved one's life. Gifts may honor a person during his or her lifetime or commemorate a special event.

APPRECIATED STOCKS Gifts of appreciated stocks or mutual fund shares provide an immediate benefit to Pomona Catholic and donors receive an income tax deduction equal to the fair market value of the securities. All gifts of stock donated to PC are done so through the Archdiocese of Los Angeles. For more information, call the Development Office at 909.623.5297 x13.

TUITION ASSISTANCE One in four students at Pomona Catholic depend on tuition assistance to attend. We have increased our tuition assistance program with the hope of allowing every student who wants to attend our school with the opportunity to become a Pacer. In 2016-17, we awarded more than $800,000 in tuition assistance. For a complete list of scholarships, visit www.pomonacatholic.org. If you would like to establish a scholarship "in honor of" or "in memory of" a loved one, contact the Development Office at 909.623.5297 x13.

All Gifts to Pomona Catholic are tax-deductible. PC is a 501 (c)(3) non-profit organization.

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