Fall 2012 Inside: Generations of Support

Fall 2012 Inside: Generations of Support

junipero serra high school a catholic college preparatory A publication for the alumni, parents & friends of junipero serra high school fall 2012 inside: generations of support annual report edition homecoming unites tri-school community serra chaplain father joe bradley '73 publishes his first book annual report 2011-2012—gifts to serra a message from the president Dear Alumni, Parents and Friends of Serra, Recently, I wrote a college recommendation letter for a senior whose story typifies all that is best about Serra. After spending his first two years at Serra, he decided to transfer to a local public school for his junior year because he was concerned about his family’s financial situation. Although he was a good student and athlete, he was not sure if Serra were the best fit for him. By his own admission, his attitude and behavior were not always in keeping with our school’s standards—which led him to some difficulties. Immediately upon his arrival at his new school, the student began to doubt his decision. He missed Serra’s quality programs, structure and expectations. He missed the commitment of his Serra teachers, who helped him to be the THE ANNUAL REPORT ISSUE very best person he could be—academically, morally and spiritually. Most of all, he missed the sense of community among Serra teachers, staff, students 4 - 9 2 0 - 3 9 5 8 - 6 0 and alumni, and the brotherhood he felt with his Padre schoolmates. around the halls honor roll of donors 2012 Athletic Hall of Fame Homecoming Unites During the entire second semester, the student lobbied like no other to be 4 0 6 1 Tri-School Community readmitted to Serra. He wrote letters to administrators and teachers, making Alumni Association Annual Golf Classic Gregg Jefferies '84 Shares Baseball a case for why we should take him back. In each of these letters, he actually Alumni Father-Son Mass Expertise with Current Student-Athletes Annual Benefit Auction Transcends Generations quoted Serra’s mission statement. He reminded us that if we took him back, 6 3 4 1 -4 3 he would live out the virtues of a Serra man—a man of “faith, wisdom and Father Serra Heritage Society The Four Gifts: How One Priest Received a Fund a Dream Scholarship Dinner service; a leader who builds community seeking to make a difference for the Second, Third, and Fourth Chance at Life 6 4 good in the world.” 4 4 -4 5 class notes Winning the Race for Ellie profiles in giving He started a petition drive among his Serra friends—on paper and online. Jack Allain '53 Jim Fox '62 Shares the Injustices of 6 5 Ken Norton '65 It was heartwarming to see so many Padres vouch for him. He requested Human Trafficking with Serra's Justice in memoriam David Philpott '87 a meeting with his mother and me, which I gladly accepted. The student wore a coat and a tie, and made the same case to me in and Peace Club Peter Rauenbueler '74 person. He wanted to be part of the brotherhood of Serra again. He wanted a fresh start with a more constructive attitude, and he Serra Senior Develops iPhone App front cover photo by wanted to go to a great college armed with a Serra diploma—a diploma that symbolizes not only his academic readiness, but also 4 6 -4 9 diane mazzoni his integrity. 1 4 Class Giving—Alumni Gifts t h e a r t s Rich Bona '56 and his grandson, 5 0 - 5 1 How could we say no to such a young man? He rejoined the Serra brotherhood in August, and he has not let us down. Last week, Tri-School Productions Presents Michael Arms '16 Consecutive Years of Alumni Giving he took his seat in the front row of the National Honor Society induction ceremony, with his mom proudly looking on. Once his The Servant of Two Masters back cover by pat zurcher 5 2 - 5 3 commitment to his winter sport team is finished, he will tutor and mentor freshmen and sophomores. In June, he will graduate annual report Gifts in Kind Logan Jaeb '16 and from Serra. In September, he will be a college freshman. Having earned the trust and respect of his schoolmates, he is back home 1 5 - 1 8 Meaghan Uhl (NDB '16) at Serra, walking tall with an open and faith-filled heart while making a difference. President's Circle 5 4 - 5 6 Memorial Endowment Fund 1 9 On behalf of this young man, and his 11,587 Padre brothers, thank you for your support of Serra. Last year, our alumni, parents Matching Gifts 5 7 and friends donated $2.8 million to Serra—a record amount. Your generosity makes stories like the one above possible. As Serra 2011-2012 Highlights moves forward with new program and construction initiatives, we do so with the confidence that our benefactors will be there to make these dreams come true. May God bless you and your loved ones, and may God always bless Junípero Serra High School. Siempre Adelante! Help Keep Padre Traditions Strong at Serra Sincerely, Serra relies on the involvement and generosity of its parents, alumni and friends to assure that each new Padre generation can reach beyond its grasp to achieve its dreams. Support Serra today by making your donation online at: www.serrahs.com. Lars Lund, President faith • wisdom • service Gifts to Serra are tax deductible to the full extent of the law. Homecoming Unites Tri-School Community he energy was high on October 5, when alumni Students from Serra, Notre Dame, Mercy and Riordan from Serra, Notre Dame and Mercy “came home” presented a check to the American Heart Association to reconnect and watch the football game against for more than $8,000. The money was raised through TRiordan. The evening included a special presentation to the T-shirt sales. American Heart Association, cheerleading performances from NDB and Mercy, and Tri-School students mingling in According to Serra Alumni Director Bob Greene '85, the the stands. Alumni from all three schools caught up at the event drew crowds of Serra, Mercy and Notre Dame alumni Homecoming barbecue. from various decades. Tri-school students presented a donation to the American Heart Pictured (l-r): Nick DeLuna '15, Michelle (Kullberg NDB '87) DeLuna, Association (additional funds were raised, totalling more than $8,000). Shawn DeLuna '86, Bob Greene '85, Advancement Director Perry Carter '84 “The whole idea of a Tri-School reunion is so great,” said “It was so wonderful to see guys from the Class of '57, who Georgette Klobuchar '92, who attended the barbecue with had their yearbooks out there at the barbecue,” Greene noted. her husband, Mike '90 and their newborn baby girl, Nicole. “We had people from all decades and a lot more young alums from the 2000s than ever before. It didn’t matter if you’re in Tim Giacomini '87 looks forward to Serra Homecoming your twenties, fifties or seventies—everybody got together and activities every year. met each other’s families. It was such a great gathering.” “It’s a great time to catch up with old friends,” he said. “The Serra community always brings something very special. It’s such a great tradition to see everyone again on a yearly basis.” 4 AROUND THE HALLS AROUND THE HALLS 5 Ben Kusber '14 chatted with his grandpa, Leo Kusber '58. "Serra today has so many things we didn't have," Leo pointed out. "We just had a school and a priest! I'm so excited to see the new developments here at Serra, and I'm excited for the future life of the school. A Catholic education is so important today—our Christian values— because the world seems to be losing touch with what matters most. Family is so important. I've been married to my wife, Annamaria, for 51 years." 2012 Alumni "Being in a Catholic school allows you to talk about God Father-Son freely," Ben added. According to Father Joe, "The Father-Son Mass is a great Mass blessing of Serra. It enables our fathers, sons, uncles and grandpas to come together to pray and nurture their faith." Transcends generations Pictured (r): Leo Kusber '58 and grandson Ben Kusber '14 Eddie Lauber '84 and his son, Colin '16 padre freshmen with alumni dads a record-breaking number SERRA PADRES SPENT A PRAYERFUL MORNING WITH THEIR DADS AND — GRANDDADS during the annual Father-Son Alumni Mass in September. Twenty-five freshmen, whose fathers graduated from Serra, are part of the school's 2012-2013 student body. The school currently has a total of 75 alumni sons in the student body. In addition, "The liturgy is a special way that the Alumni Office reaches out I've heard a bunch of stories, and it brings us closer together there are eight freshmen whose grandfathers graduated from Serra, and a total of 14 students who to keep alums connected to the Serra community,” said Liturgy because we're sharing the same kinds of experiences.” are third-generation Padres. Coordinator Patrick Vallez-Kelly. "It is always a touching Front row: (l-r): Gino Vellandi (Michael '84), Michael Cardinale (Greg '83), Colin Lauber (Edward '84); Row 2: Nick Ceschin (Nick '83), Sam Wilson experience to see the pride that fathers have for their sons, and The Lowensteins sat with Shawn '86 and Nick '15 DeLuna. (Mark'81), Blake Christopherson (Gary '73), Andrew Petroff (David '82); Row 3: Sebastian Nikcevic (Robert Wickstrom '85), Jacob Fields (Ronnie '86), vice versa.

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