ConnectionCHRISTIAN BROTHERS FALL 2018 A LOOK INTO THE ARTS CB is the place to be an artist A PUBLICATION FOR THE ALUMNI, PARENTS & FRIENDS OF CHRISTIAN BROTHERS HIGH SCHOOL CB Leadership Team Lorcan P. Barnes President Chris Orr Board of Trustees Principal June McBride The Board of Trustees at Christian Brothers High School is comprised of 11 volunteers Director of Finance dedicated to safeguarding and advancing the school’s Lasallian Catholic college preparatory mission. Before joining the Board of Trustees, candidates undergo training David Desmond ’94 on Lasallian charism (history, spirituality and philosophy of education) and Policy Assistant Principal Governance, a model used by Lasallian schools throughout the District of San Michelle Williams Francisco New Orleans. In the 2018–19 school year, the board welcomed a new Assistant Principal member, Donald Fitzgerald. David Walrath serves in the role of chair and Steve Mahaney ’69 is the vice chair. Myra Makelim Human Resources Director The Policy Governance model comprises an inclusive, written set of goals for the school, called Ends Policies, which guide the board in monitoring the performance Kristen McCarthy of the school through the President/CEO. Ends Policies help ensure that Christian Director of Admissions & Brothers High School adheres to the vision of the Brothers of the Christian Schools Communications and the District of San Francisco New Orleans. Nancy Smith-Fagan “Thank you for being part of the Christian Brothers community. The Board welcomes Director of Advancement you to the new school year. I am humbled by the passion and commitment in those who educate and help our students grow,” says Chair David Walrath. “While we have great academic programs, CB is also committed to excellent co-curricular activities for our students to become complete individuals embracing the Lasallian Core Principles.” “As Chair, I would like to thank every Trustee for their continued dedication to the Lasallian Catholic mission and goals set by the founder, St. John Baptist de La Salle.” Connection is a publication of Christian Brothers High School. The purpose of the magazine is to strengthen the connection between the school and alumni, parents and friends; to cultivate community support for assisting CB in its operation and advancement; and to recognize and thank supporters. News items or articles for consideration should be sent to: Eilleen Le ’12 Assistant Director of Communications 2018–2019 Board of Trustees: (Back row) Br. Dan Morgan, FSC, Javier Plasencia ’74, (916) 733–3622 David Walrath (Chair), Dan Petrocchi ’62, Don Fitzgerald, Jim Kassis ’59, (Front row) [email protected] Marianne Evashenk, Mary Ann Burford, Steve Mahaney ’69 (Vice Chair), Dr. Heidi Harrison, 4315 Martin Luther King, Jr. Blvd. Tracy Calvillo Sacramento, CA 95820 Message From the President Fall 2018 “I have received, my God, so many blessings from your infinite goodness that I would have to be very ungrateful if I failed to express to you my very humble gratitude. I owe you everything that I am.” —St. John Baptist de La Salle Dear Alumni, Families and Friends: As I sit at my desk writing this letter, I too am humbled and grateful to God for the many gifts He has bestowed upon our school community. Foremost on my mind today, is the gift of our Lasallian Catholic charism. This coming spring marks 300 years since the passing of St. John Baptist de La Salle, the founder of the Brothers of the Christian Schools. De La Salle transformed education by forming a community of educators with whom he developed a spirituality of teaching and learning that centers on Catholic faith and personal relationships. While emphasizing each student’s cultural, intellec- tual, physical, social and spiritual development, De La Salle recognized that in order to reach students, a teacher must begin by reaching hearts. This legacy continues today with Brothers and Lay Partners educating nearly 1 million students in 80 countries. Christian Brothers High School in Sacramento is blessed to be a part of this incredible mission and thankful that, in our 143rd year, CB is thriving as the largest Catholic high school in the region with students joining us from 72 zip codes and four foreign countries. The academic programs have never been better as evidenced by five consecutive years on the Washington Post’s list of “America’s Most Challenging High Schools.” While many schools boast exclusivity, Christian Brothers focuses on building an inclusive community. A 2018 list from “Niche Rankings” identifies the Most “We are grateful to the Diverse Private High Schools in America. According to “Niche,” CB ranks number one parents and guardians who locally and in the top two percent nationally based on ethnic, economic and cultural entrust us with the hearts diversity statistics and opinions from both students and parents. “Niche” describes a high and minds of their children. ranking as an indication “that the school is extremely diverse and fosters a community that accepts and promotes a diversity of viewpoints, backgrounds, religious beliefs, etc. We are also grateful to the We are grateful to the parents and guardians who entrust us with the hearts and alumni, families, businesses minds of their children. We are also grateful to the alumni, families, businesses and and friends who give so friends who give so generously to ensure that we continue to thrive into our 143rd generously to ensure that year and beyond. This issue of Connection includes an Annual Report of Gifts (see page 18) to recognize donations given between July 1, 2017, and June 30, 2018. Every we continue to thrive into name represents a vital partner in our efforts. our 143rd year and beyond.” Please know that we are careful stewards of your gifts and continue in our commitment to fiscal responsibility while maintaining the tradition of the excellent, value-centered learning at the heart of a Christian Brothers education. Live Jesus in our hearts! LORCAN P. BARNES, PRESIDENT CHRISTIAN BROTHERS CONNECTION 1 CONNECTED 2 A Look into the Arts — CB is the place to be an artist CAMPUS LIFE 8 Athletics 10 2018 Auction Party 12 2018 Lasallian Educator of the Year 2017–2018 ANNUAL REPORT 14 CB Ambassadors Create a Legacy 16 Ambassadors of the Year 17 Securing the Future Campaign 18 2017–2018 Annual Report 37 Statement of Financial Activities ALUMNI LIFE 38 31st Annual Wine, Beer & Food Extravaganza 42 Baseball Hall of Fame Dinner 44 Reunions 47 In Memoriam 48 Alumni News & Notes 53 Mark Your Calendars 2 CHRISTIAN BROTHERS CONNECTION CONNECTED A LOOK INTO THE ARTS CB is the place to be an artist Media, visual and performing arts are essential components of a well-rounded education at Christian Brothers. Currently, 600 students, more than half of the student body, participate in the arts. Students can take classes in choir, band, KBFT, The Talon, theatre and visual arts. Theatre productions, Open Mic nights and student-led choirs, De La Femme and De La Dudes, are open to all students. Whether a student is an experienced artist or novice, there is a place for everyone. CB Takes Home Five Elly Awards! It was a year of spectacular productions off as Christian Brothers took home five by the Christian Brothers theatre program awards, continuing CB’s tradition of excel- as evidenced by a total of 17 Elly Award lence as the most awarded theatre program nominations for the fall production, “Hamlet,” in the Sacramento region. Just in the past and the spring musical, “State Fair.” “Hamlet” four years, CB has earned an astonishing earned eight nominations and “State Fair” 67 Elly nominations and 21 wins. earned nine. “I’ve enjoyed being back at my alma mater, Each year, members of the Sacramento Area where my interest for technical theatre began,” Regional Theatre Alliance attend and judge says theatre arts teacher and technical director more than 70 high school theatre productions for the George Cunningham ’40 Performing at more than 30 schools in the region. The Elly Arts Center Heather Christianson ’01. “It has Awards recognize exemplary artistic achieve- been a joy working with such talented students ments in local and community theatre and are and seeing them bloom as artists. We are also appropriately named after the late Eleanor fortunate to have performing arts teacher, McClatchy, a devoted patron of the arts. Michael D. Jackson, on board for the expertise he brings to the stage.” This year’s Elly Awards Ceremony was held on September 9. Months of hard work paid CHRISTIAN BROTHERS CONNECTION 3 CONNECTED 2018 CHRISTIAN BROTHERS YOUTH ELLY AWARD WINNERS CB alumni recall how the theatre program helped beyond the classroom and led them Jacob Cherry ’18 to be where they are now: Lead Male in a Play: “Hamlet” “CB absolutely prepared me to succeed in the Spencer Fitzpatrick ’20 classroom. The theatre arts program fostered Supporting Male in a Musical: my love of performing and really instilled in “State Fair” me the confidence to follow my dreams,” said Heather Christianson ’01 Allison Lian ’14, NYU Tisch School of the Arts Set Design of a Play: “Hamlet” ’18, who is currently performing on the national Michael D. Jackson tour of “Finding Neverland.” Direction of a Play: “Hamlet” “I was fortunate to be a part of the Christian “Hamlet” Brothers theatre program. As a freshman, Best Overall Production in a Play I could not have imagined the incredible opportunities that were ahead. It was such a joy to bring a diverse array of characters to life, from Harpo Marx to Hamlet. Not only and I am beyond grateful for every did I have the privilege of working with moment I experienced on the stage at Christian exceptional leaders; I also worked and made Brothers," said Jacob Cherry ’18, UCLA ’22 and memories alongside my very talented friends.