GENEThe Annual Report of St. Ignatius College Preparatory,SI San Francisco,S Fall 2016 the 47th annual fashion show NOVEMBER 5–6, 2016 October 2016 A.M.D.G. genesis For the Annual Report, I have the job of reflecting on the past year, and as someone who arrived at SI in late June from my previous job as president A Report to Concerned Individuals Vol. 53, No. 3 Fall 2016 of Brophy College Prep in Phoenix, I am faced with the challenge of only Edward A. Reese, S.J. hearing about the year from others. However, I was on hand for two great President events — the Broadway Auction in March, which proved to be a wonderful Mr. Patrick M. Ruff introduction to the current SI family, and the June 28 Day of Giving, which Principal helped me see what a generous community of donors this school has. Mr. Joseph A. Vollert ’84 When I walked into the auction back in March, I was greeted by people in Vice President for Advancement costumes from Broadway shows and saw a documentary that illustrated the Mr. Ken Stupi ’78 Vice President for Finance & Administration vast talent our West Coast school has given to the East Coast. Adam Jacobs Ms. Marielle A. Murphy ’93 ’97 is still starring in the title role in Aladdin; Darren Criss ’05 had his face Director of Advancement posted larger than life in Times Square when he performed in How to Succeed Mr. Timothy A. Reardon ’86 In Business Without Really Trying; and Bartlett Sher ’77 is still going strong Director of Alumni Relations as a Tony Award winning director and head of the Lincoln Center Theatre. Sadly, cancer recently ended the life of Mr. Paul J. Totah ’75 James Houghton ’76, who headed Juilliard’s Drama Division and who served as founding artistic director of the Director of Communications Signature Theatre Company. Read James’ obituary in this issue to see the mark he left on Broadway. JESUIT COMMUNITY These alumni are storytellers at heart, and that is how I see my role as president — to tell you the stories of Edwin B. Harris, S.J. ’63, the men, women and young people who are the SI family. Superior Douglas Draper, S.J., When I entered my new office on June 28, I saw hard at work some of my new family — the Advancement Minister team — who were busy orchestrating the school’s first-ever Day of Giving, one where we hoped to mobilize 500 gifts in 24 hours, with 100 coming from first-time donors. By day’s end, SI received gifts from 827 donors, GENESIS (USPS 899-060) is published quarterly by St. Ignatius of whom 220 had never donated to the school. College Preparatory, 2001 37th Avenue, San Francisco, CA 94116-1165. Periodicals Postage Paid at San Francisco, CA, and The $140,000 we made that day helped us in two important ways. First, it showed us that what we’re at additional mailing offices. doing with our students is working. We teach them to be generous and to be people for and with POSTMASTER: Send address changes to GENESIS, 2001 37th others. Nearly a third of the seniors took part in our Giving Day because they understand that others Avenue, San Francisco, CA 94116-1165. are following in their footsteps. CONTACT US: You can send e-mail to [email protected] or reach us at (415) 731-7500 ext. 206. You can also read the Secondly, the gifts helped us in our yearly goal of trying to raise money to help 320-plus students with tuition issue on our web site at www. siprep.org. Our mailing address assistance. For the past several years, the interest on our endowment just hasn’t covered the $3.5 million is 2001 37th Avenue, San Francisco, CA 94116-1165. we distribute. That’s why last year we launched the Compass Campaign, one that we hope will bring our ST. IGNATIUS, mindful of its mission to be witness to the love endowment up to $100 million, giving us a sustainable path to help even more families. of Christ for all, admits students of any race, color and national and/or ethnic origin to all the rights, privileges, programs, and I also heard other stories in my travels between Phoenix and San Francisco, including how fond you all are activities generally accorded to or made available to students of my predecessor, Ed Harris, S.J. ’63. In his two years as president, he did much to help SI finish important at this school. St. Ignatius does not unlawfully discriminate on the basis of race, color, national and/or ethnic origin, age, seismic retrofits, raise scholarship funds and plan for the future, one that will involve new facilities and new sex or disability in the administration of educational policies, programs as we prepare our school for the challenges of the new millennium. I’ve known Ed for years and admissions policies, scholarship and loan programs, and had the pleasure of working with him in Sacramento when he served as president at Jesuit High there. I’m athletic and other school-administered programs. Likewise, St. Ignatius does not discriminate against any applicant for delighted to continue working with him, as he will stay on as the Superior of the SI Jesuit community. employment on the basis of race, color, national and/or ethnic origin, age, sex or disability. Finally, I’m hoping to get to know more of you over this coming year. Even though I’ve never served at SI before, it already feels like home but with a unique flavor all its own, one that comes, perhaps, from being in ON THE COVER: In this issue, we celebrate the SI of old and the current student body in a “Then and Now” photo feature. one of the best cities in the world. The school’s crest on our new archway entrance symbolizes SI’s connection with our past five campuses, to the Society Thank you for all you have done for SI and all you plan to do to help us in our important task of teaching boys of Jesus (the Jesuits) and to the school’s founder and our and girls to be men and women who have the courage to lead and a passion to serve. namesake: St. Ignatius of Loyola. Yours in Christ, GENESIS is printed on certified FSC® paper, by a certified FSC® printer (FSC-C010109). In addition, 30 percent of the ink comes from agriculturally-based renewable sources. Edward A. Reese, S.J. ST. IGNATIUS COLLEGE PREPARATORY Boards of Trustees & Regents 2015-2016 BOARD OF TRUSTEES BOARD OF REGENTS Mr. Keith Dunne Mr. Marcus Robinson Gregory R. Bonfiglio, S.J. Claude Perasso, Jr., Esq. ’76 Dr. Frederick Gaines Mr. Bert Selva ’80 Chair Chair Mr. Gordon Getty ’51* Alicia Donahue Silvia, Esq. Justice Peter Siggins ’73 Mr. Joseph Allanson ’81 Edwin B. Harris, S.J. ’63 Timothy Alan Simon, Esq. ’73 Secretary Vice Chair Mr. Brian Heafey ’86 Mr. Steve Sirianni ’84 Ms. Maureen Clark Ms. Jeannie Sangiacomo Ms. Heidi LeBaron Leupp Mr. Robert Uhrich ’83 Edwin B. Harris, S.J. ’63 Secretary Ms. Margy Lico Mr. Albert Waters II ’80 Dr. Ted W. Love Ms. Tina Butler Niall McCarthy, Esq. ’85 * Lifetime Members Angelo J. Rizzo, S.J. Ms. Susan Carter Mr. William McDonnell ’42* Mr. Simon Chiu ’88 Ms. Michele Meany Dr. Antonio Cucalon ’75 Martin D. Murphy, Esq. ’52* Sr. Cathryn deBack, O.P Mr. Timothy Pidgeon ’74 4 genesis Regents Emeriti Mrs. Angelina Alioto Mr. John S. Ehrlich Mr. Robert J. Lalanne ’73 Mr. Michael Ohleyer ’56 Mr. Kerwin C. Allen ’78 Mrs. Dana M. Emery Dr. Ralph Lane, Jr.* Mr. Clyde W. Ostler Mr. John F. Azevedo ’59 Mr. Robert D. Enright ’76 Mr. Arthur C. Latno, Jr. ’47 Mr. Charles E. Paganini* ’30 Mr. Alessandro Baccari Mr. Scott B. Erickson ’73 Mrs. Mary Lawson Mr. Frank L. Paganini Dr. Rena M. Bancroft Mr. Clifford M. Farmer Mr. Thomas A. Leonardini ’59 Dr. Farris Page-King Mr. Bernard J. Bannan* ’37 John J. Ferdon, Esq.* ’33 Mrs. Mary Kay Leveroni Mr. George W. Pasha III* ’52 Mr. David C. Bernstein ’80 Mr. John J. Fitzpatrick ’60 Mr. Stephen E. Leveroni ’69 Eugene C. Payne III, Esq. ’65 Mrs. Helen Bernstein Mr. Tom F. Fitzpatrick III ’64 Mr. Vincent Lin Mr. Lisle Payne Mr. Thomas E. Bertelsen, Jr. Mr. H. Welton Flynn Mr. Richard O. Linke Mr. Carmen Policy Mr. Carl F. Blom ’55 Hon. J. Richard Fredericks Mr. George Lippi Rev. Msgr. Richard Power* Mrs. Marlies M. Bruning Arthur J. Fritz, Jr., Esq.* ’58 Mrs. Louise R. Lucchesi Mr. Emmet J. Purcell* ’40 Mr. Peter J. Brusati* ’43 Mr. Lynn C. Fritz ’60 Mr. Loyd Luckmann* Mr. Charles M. Quarre* ’42 Sr. Margaret Buchanan, S. M. Mr. Edward Garvey ’70 Hon. Eugene F. Lynch ’49 Dr. Collin P. Quock ’57 Rev. Cornelius M. Buckley, S.J. Mr. Gordon P. Getty ’51 Mrs. Jan MacDonnell Mr. Stanley P. Raggio ’73 Mr. Robert T. Buich ’57 David T. Giannini, Esq. Mr. Jeffrey N. Maggioncalda ’87 Mrs. Beverly Riehm Mr. Gregoire Calegari Louis J. Giraudo, Esq. ’64 Mr. Curtis J. Mallegni ’67 Mr. Gary L. Roberts ’75 Hon. Mary I. Callanan Mrs. Jenny Go Mr. John A. Mangan* ’36 Mr. Percy E. Roberts, Jr.* ’48 Mr. Clark N. Callander ’76 Ms. Yvonne M. Go Mr. Ivan M. Maroevich, Jr. ’69 Mrs. Karen Rollandi Mrs. Barbara Callander* Mr. Donald J. Gordon* ’43 Ms. Sally A. Maske Mr. James J. Rudden* ’24 Mr. James E.