OLP MAGAZINE AUTUMN 2017
ACADEMY OF OUR LADY OF PEACE (AUTUMN 2017)
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ANNUAL REPORT ON GIVING
UPCOMING EVENTS
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OLP’S 135TH ANNIVERSARY MURAL
THE BENEFIT OF BEING AN OLP AT H E L ET E
A DAY I N T H E L I F E AT O L P
THE 2017-2018 T R AV E L PROGRAM
O U R M I S S I O N STAT E M E N T Founded and rooted in the Gospel values of the Catholic church and the charism of the Sisters of St. Joseph of Carondelet, the Academy of Our Lady of Peace empowers young women in an innovative learning environment that honors the individual while fostering community, and develops faith-filled leaders dedicated to the “love of God and the dear neighbor without distinction.”
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Lacrosse player Gabrielle Dixon ’19 is featured on the front cover. The OLP Lacrosse Program has made huge strides in its first three seasons. This year, the Varsity team had an impressive overall record of 15-4 and went undefeated in their league, leading to the City Conference Championship title. They made history by making it to the playoffs, advancing all the way to the CIF Division II Quarterfinals. Go Pilots!
Dear OLP Family and Friends, This edition of our OLP Magazine comes out at a time in our world when tragedy seems to be surrounding us. From the hurricane disasters in Florida, Texas, the Caribbean and Puerto Rico to the devastation of the earthquake in Mexico City to the violence in Las Vegas, all of us at OLP are praying fervently for those impacted. Our girls and alumnae have been asking at each turning point, “what can we do?” It is that call, deep within each of us at OLP, that pushes us to seek solutions and bring about change, even at times that can seem hopeless. I am reminded of a quote from our CSJ sister, Carol L. Smith, who said, “We live by Holy breath and hovering wings.” Even when in darkness, when we rest in the Lord, He is the one who will hold us up. Regardless of the year in which they have graduated, an OLP student is marked by a commitment to caring for the dear neighbor and investing in making a difference in our world. That commitment to social justice is woven throughout the entire OLP education. Our girls leave this campus aware of global issues and committed to living their faith in action. As I look at the picture on the subsequent page, itreminds me of the tarnsformative power of our OLP graduates for our world. They are our hope for the future. Our partnership with our families, our friends of OLP and the larger community, can be seen in our annual report on giving. This past year, OLP once again saw significant gifts from so many. As a result of the generosity we were able to ensure that we could add a turf field behind the Holy Family Event Center to provide much needed space for our physical education classes and athletics program. Funds from the annual fund also went to provide new furniture for our library, the largest classroom on campus! It takes all of us, to help provide what our girls need today to learn in the spirit of our founders, and in the words of Mother St. John Fontbonne, to become women of heart, women of faith, women of courage and ultimately women of excellence! In this magazine, you can read about our OLP artists who were instrumental in the new mural installation in the chapel gardens, and the athletes who are a living example of our CSJ charism on the fields and courts of San Diego. The stories of Isabella Dominguez ‘18, Haviland Soto ‘18, and Olivia Lewis ’18 are further reminders of the exemplary caliber of education offered at OLP – one marked by innovation in order to prepare our young women to be highly competitive on a global scale. We hope you will consider joining us in the months ahead at any one of our exciting community events, or even joining us on our school pilgrimage to France. We are blessed to educate young women, and so very grateful of our partners that allow us to continue this special mission rooted in the charism of our Sisters of St. Joseph of Carondelet. Again, thank you for your support, and your partnership!
Lauren Lek, Ed.D. HEAD OF SCHOOL
CLASS NOTES should be sent to Jeanette (Prantil) Handelsman ’64 at jhandelsman@aolp.org
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Academy Of Our Lady Of Peace Head of School Lauren Lek, Ed.D. Assistant Head of School Jessica Hooper Leadership Team George Battistel, Ph.D. Melinda Blade, Ed.D. Chris Boyer Marlena Conroy Aaron Gonzalez Teri Heard Jessica (Goncalves) Occhialini ’88 Emily Pippin ’06 Toni Russo Kristin Wiggins Contributors Sarah Blackbourn Aaron Gonzalez Jeanette Handelsman ’64 Samantha League Emilia Perez-Rocha ’18 Valentina Perez-Rocha ’20 Haviland Soto ’18 Michael Stringer Kristin Wiggins Katie Wilson Board of Directors Lauren Lek, Ed.D., Head of School Damian McKinney, Board Chair Alison (Priske) Adema ’82 Mike Coughlin Michael Guerrero Terry Kalfayan Clair (Cunningham) Kennedy ’81 Diane Koester-Byron Deacon Lane Litke Gayle McMahon Martha McRoskey Sister Jill Marie Napier, CSJ Dr. Mary O’Connor, DDS Coreen G. Petti Barbara Picco Nina R. Sciuto-Morales ’76 Peg Stehly Danitza (Ramirez) Villanueva ’98
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By the strength and grace of Your spirit, send solace to those who are afraid, comfort to those who weep and mourn, calm to those who are angry or vengeful, healing to those who are wounded and broken, rest to all those who have died. --Adapted from Sisters of St. Joseph of Orange Prayer
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REPORT ON GIVING Tuition keeps an institution running. Philanthropy transforms it.
Thank You Donors!
2 016-2017 TOTA L RA ISE D : $793,8 82 $38,033 | 4.79%
Each year, parents, alumnae, faculty, staff and the greater OLP community generously
Temporarily Restricted/ Special Programs
$490,772 | 61.82%
invest in OLP and our amazing students.
Carondelet Annual Fund/Unrestricted
It is this investment that provides invaluable resources beyond tuition that keep OLP strong and have an immediate, transformative impact on our students.
$99,502 | 12.53%
Scholarships/Tuition Assistance
$165,575 | 20.86%
Historic Preservation/ Campus Improvements
Through our annual fund, fundraising events and corporate/foundation support, we raised $793,882 during the 2016-17 school year. These funds were used to strengthen OLP’s academic programs, support student athletes, expand our visual and performing arts programs, provide scholarships to students in need and restore our beautiful historic campus.
We value and need your support. I NVEST I N OLP STUD E NTS BY MA K I NG YOUR G IFT TO DAY. W W W. AOLP.O R G /G I VI NG
The collective annual support from OLP’s community is powerful, essential and has an immediate impact on our students’ experiences. Thank you to each and every donor for all you do to support OLP! With Gratitude,
Kristin Wiggins D I R ECTOR OF INS TITUATIO N AL A D VANCEMENT
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OLP Alumnae from 74 different classes contributed more than
$150,000
during the 2016-17 school year. In addition to event underwriting and sponsorship, guests at OLP’s Annual Gala had fun showing their support during our live auction and Fund-a-Pilot paddle raise. Pictured above is OLP alum Carolyn (Camarata) Gallagher ’00.
Proudly,
100%
of OLP Faculty and Staff, Board of Directors and Board Committees supported the school with an annual contribution.
The generosity of OLP Parents and Grandparents is inspiring. Together, this group gave more than Thanks to donor support, we purchased new furniture for the student library – our largest classroom in the school and a place for students to study while they wait to be picked up after school
$222,910 last year!
OLP received cash and in-kind contributions from 75 local businesses last year, totalling more than
$135,000 OLP’s Golf Tournament funded a new athletic field on campus for PE classes and team practice.
MEET OUR ADVANCEMENT TEAM
K R I ST I N W I G G I NS Director of Advancement | kwiggins@aolp.org
A L EX I S R O D R I G UEZ Associate Director, Major Gifts | arodriguez@aolp.org
ST E PH A NI E KA NAS K I ’9 9 Associate Director, Annual Giving | skanaski@aolp.org
J EA NET T E ( PR A NT I L) H A ND E LSMA N ’6 4 Alumnae Engagement Coordinator | jhandelsman@aolp.org
S H A NNON MO R R I S O N Donor Relations Manager | smorrison@aolp.org
The addition of the zSpace Virtual Reality Learning Lab would not have been possible without donor support.
E R I N BA R E Annual Giving Manager | ebare@aolp.org
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EVENTS S IPS & S C I E N C E
Alumnae Networking Event THURSDAY, OCTOBER 19, 2017 RSVP at aolp.org With the success of our first Alumnae Professional Networking Event in August, we are excited to offer another opportunity for our alumnae to come together to reconnect with their OLP sisters. On October 19th, Illumina, a leader in the field of biotechnology, and as cited by Forbes Magazine as one of the World’s Most Innovative Companies, will host our event on their San Diego campus. About the Event When: Thursday, October 19, 2017 | 5:30- 7:00 pm Where: Illumina Campus, 5200 Illumina Way, San Diego, CA 92122 Lite Bites & Libations FREE, but RSVP requiered as space is limited Please join us – it will not only be a time for renewal of connections, but also an introduction to the world of genetic research and its impact on humanity. Contact Jeanette Handelsman at jhandelsman@aolp.org with any questions.
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G OLF & T E N N IS TOU RN AM E N T MONDAY, OCTOBER 30, 2017 Tickets at aolp.org/golf-tennis Join us for the OLP Golf & Tennis Tournament on Monday, October 30, 2017 at the Lomas Santa Fe Country Club. The funds raised from this event will support OLP’s Athletics program. New this year: We are excited to include tennis in our athletics tournament fundraiser. The Round Robin will have a mix of men’s, women’s and mixed doubles teams. Live Ball will be a more informal play. Sign up early as tennis is limited to 36 players. 9:30 am Golf & Tennis Registration 11:00 am Shotgun Start 12:00 pm Tennis Tournament Start 4:00 pm Reception & Auction 5:00 pm Dinner Location: Lomas Santa Fe Country Club Format: Golf Scramble Tennis Round Robin and Live Ball Single Golfer: $250 Foursome Golf: $1,000 Single Tennis Player: $100 Doubles Tennis Team: $200 More than 323 students participate in athletics at OLP on 16 competitive CIF interscholastic athletic teams and four club sport teams. Your support of OLP’s Golf and Tennis Tournament helps foster mutual respect among our student-athletes, instill a commitment to excellence, and promote team unity, cooperation and self-discipline.
SAV E T H E DATES! SOIR EN NOIR ET BLANC GALA AND AUCTION Saturday, March 3, 2018
WOMEN’S SYMPOSIUM Friday, March 9, 2018
ALUMNAE REUNION WEEKEND August 24-25, 2018 View photos from all our events online at aolp.smugmug.com
C H R ISTMAS AT O U R HO US E Join Us for Our Annual Christmas At Our House Event! THURSDAY, DECEMBER 7, 2017 Tickets at aolp.org
A Taste of the Holidays begins at 5:00pm. Join us on campus in partnership with local eateries as we welcome the Christmas Season! Enjoy delicious appetizers, holiday beverages and delectable desserts. Candlelight Procession starts at 7:00pm This time honored tradition has been around for more than 70 years. Join us as we come together to deepen our experience of Advent and Christmas through words and music, set in beautiful student tableaux that tell the story of the birth of Christ.
G RA N D PA R E N TS DAY Invites will be sent soon! Join us at our annual Grandparents’ Day! 10:00
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Introducing
OLP’s 135th Anniversary Mural BY M I C H A E L ST R I N G E R , A RT D E PA RT M E N T
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he recent completion of OLP’s 135th Anniversary Mural
Collecting visual historical references for people and places was the
in the Chapel Courtyard is a culmination of about a year’s
next phase in the preliminary process. Crisp images of Mother St.
worth of work. Working from left to right, both figurative and
John Fontbonne, Father Antonio Urbach and the Seven Sisters were
architectural elements create a visual timeline that starts in Le Puy,
vital references for the painters. Further, architectural references such
France, with the Sisters of St. Joseph and ends with the Academy of
as Le Puy, France, the St. Louis Cabin, OLP’s downtown location, circa
Our Lady of Peace.
1925, and the Carondelet building were just as important.
A lot of work was done in preparation for the 6x20 ft. mural before
More than 30 current and former students worked in the Chapel
one drop of paint was applied to the wall. The original rough draft
Courtyard for almost two months over the summer. In many cases,
pencil drawing, or “gesture drawing,” was later fine-tuned with a
multiple students worked on the same part of the mural. For example, the
watercolor painting that gave a better idea of color and lace patterns
large image of Mary near the bottom of the mural was originally drawn by
that would be ultimately used in the finished mural. These lace stencil
two students and then painted with acrylic by two other students.
patterns are based off the original lace that the Sisters of St. Joseph made in Le Puy, France, and are an important design element that
As with any art piece, the mural evolved during the painting process.
helps unify the overall composition. Pictures of original Le Puy lace
One of those evolutions was the addition of bougainvillea flowers
were projected onto large pieces of Mylar using an Epson projector.
and leaves to the overall composition. This was inspired by the
The students then traced the lace pattern using a sharpie. They cut
bougainvillea tree that stands over the mural wall, and our mural
out the stencil pattern using a special stencil cutting heat pen.
mimics those same flower blooms.
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The final process for the mural was stenciling the lace patterns
It was a pleasure working with such a wonderful pool of art students
throughout the overall composition. A great deal of prep work
during this process. We were able to utilize the various talents and
had been done in the art studio to experiment with different ways
intelligences our students possess, and the collaboration is just a
of applying paint with the lace stencils. Various brushes, sponge
snapshot into the gift of sisterhood and pooled talents that exist here
techniques and colors were tested to find the best process. The final
at OLP and have existed for the last 135 years. If you haven’t seen the
result of lace patterns helps unify the entire composition, literally
wall in person, consider this your formal invitation to come and visit!
“tying” it together.
Special thanks to the following students & alumnae for their significant contributions to the mural: DA N N I G A R C I A ‘11
I S A B E L T U B AO ‘15
M I C H E L L E PAY N E ‘18
H A N N A H PAT R I CO ‘11
LU C I A V E N T U R A ‘15
L I LY H OA N G ‘19
A L E JA N D R A C R UZ ‘14
A D I A M AG I L L ‘17
AVA VAN VECHTEN ‘19
MACK ENZIE LE WIS ‘18
Images above from left to right: Adia Magill ’17 uses a ruler on the first day of drawing in the Chapel Courtyard. Photo by Hannah Covington ’18 · Day 1’s progress. · Mr. Stringer advises current students on May 10: the first day of drawing in the Chapel Courtyard. OLP MAGAZINE
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Summer Student Experience A TAST E O F I N T E R N AT I O N A L R E L AT I O N S By Samantha League
COMMUNICATIONS COORDINATOR
ISABELLA
thing I did when I got to the Consulate is report to my mentor
DOMINGUEZ ’18
and talk about what I will be doing that day. I have been working
interned at the Mexican
on some projects so, typically, I give her an update on the project
Consulate in San Diego
and then head back to my workspace.
all summer. Below is a Q&A of her experience.
How will this experience help your career path? Every day at the consulate proves to me that this is what I would
How did you get this job?
like to do for the rest of my life. Having the opportunity to get
In February, Mrs.
a glimpse into how the Consulate works gives me a chance to
Bent invited me to
prepare myself for this career.
lunch with two people who worked at the
What is the most interesting thing you’ve learned so far?
Consulate and when
My first week at the Consulate, I was introduced to Cónsul General,
they talked about their
Marcela Celorio. I do not see her that often because of her busy
experiences at each
schedule, but the few times I have talked to her have been priceless.
Consulate (Mexican Consulate in San Diego and US Consulate
She is such an intelligent woman and I am sure that I will be learning
in Tijuana), I asked one of them if I could do an internship in
many things from her during my time at the Consulate.
the summer. I stayed in contact with her and around May, she interviewed me and told me that I could start working as soon as
What mistake have you learned the most from?
I got out of school.
So far I haven’t had any mistakes, but I have learned that instructions are only given to you once, so you have to pay close
Why did you want this job?
attention and always do things 10 times better than expected.
I have been wanting to study international relations (IR) for a really long time but had never met anyone who had studied IR
Who mentored you? What did you learn from them?
and worked in something related to that major. After hearing
My mentor, Adriana Bacelis, has helped me in more ways than I
about the Consulate and what they do, I wanted to work there
can imagine, both personally and professionally. She has a busy
and make sure that I wanted to study IR.
schedule and meetings but I know that whenever I have a question or simply something that I want to tell her, she will be there for me.
How many days did you work? I worked Monday-Thursday from 9:00 am- 1:00 pm.
Are you working here now that school began again?
I returned in mid-August and am working at the Consulate at What was your typical day-to-day like?
least once a week during the school year.
I drove from Tijuana to Downtown every morning and the first
We are excited to announce our
Announcing New Campus Ministr y Suppor t (Jesuit Volunteer)
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new Campus Ministry leader and Jesuit Volunteer, Carter White. Carter comes from the small town of Ridgefield, Connecticut and is a recent graduate of Georgetown University. During his time there, he majored in English
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Summer Student Experience
M Y NA M E I S H AV I L A N D
to a governor’s appointed
S O T O ’ 1 8 and this summer, I
position in the Department of
was OLP’s Girls State Delegate.
Mental Health.
Girls State is a week-long
MY EXPERIENCE AT G I R L S STAT E
program sponsored by the American Legion Auxiliary where over 500 girls from all
Girls State was a great learning experience. I learned about how government functions at the local, county, and state levels, and how to be an active citizen.
By Haviland Soto ’18
over California participate in a mock state government. The week starts out with all the girls meeting their cities.
Your city becomes your lifeline because you constantly are supporting and encouraging each other to take risks.
For example, I was able to voice my opinion about my beliefs while creating a party platform. By voting, I was able to support candidates who were committed to the
Within each city, girls
values and beliefs I sought
elect a city council and a
in my elected officials. Even
mayor, and are appointed
though Girls State is full of
to other positions. I ran for
activities and everyone is very
Assemblywoman, but sadly was
busy working on speeches or
not elected to the position. Girls appointed or elected to city
Haviland, second from left, poses with other participants at Girls State
building their cities, I made amazing friendships. I still am in daily contact with my roommate,
positions spend most of their time planning a local expo, where they showcase their designated region, the residents and its
and my Girls State city has an Instagram account where we are able
most important highlights.
to update each other on our lives.
The next level of government you can participate in is the county.
Girls State is an experience that will remain with me for the rest of my life. We formed a sisterhood and bond, similar to what we have at OLP.
Each county consists of four cities. Within each county, girls are also able to run for different elected positions. I was able to participate in the county mock trial, which was a fun way to become more involved.
I highly recommend juniors who are interested in politics or government to consider applying for Girls State when Ms. Nagem
Lastly, girls are able to run for state positions. These include
emails the application during second semester. I guarantee that if
partisan statewide positions such as governor and lieutenant
selected as the OLP delegate, you will not regret giving up a week
governor, and nonpartisan positions for the state supreme
during summer because you will gain an amazing experience and
court. In the end, I was appointed by the Secretary of State
life-long friendships!
Literature and took as many classes as
Last spring, he was lucky enough to spend
Already Carter has been helping our Pilots
possible about his favorite books. Carter
a semester abroad in Spain, where he fell in
for Prayer group to reach out to students
worked for three years as a student
love with the language and the experience
in areas impacted by Hurricanes Irma &
coordinator for Georgetown’s Office of
of being a traveler. In his free time, Carter
Harvey to send prayers and remind them
Campus Ministry, helping plan and lead
enjoys writing music with friends, watching
that they are not alone.
retreats for the University community.
movies and explaining why Disney World really is the happiest place on Earth.
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THIS SUMMER , OL I V I A L E W I S ’ 1 8 was one of 13 young women to participate in UCSD’s Reproductive and Oncofertility Science Academy (ROSA). This prestigious, all-girls’ program met three times a week and consisted of hands-on classroom sessions, field trips and a research project. The program is taught by various doctors and professionals in the medical field – and the girls fit right in with their own personalized lab coats.
Summer Student Experience O L I V I A L EW I S ’ 1 8 TA K ES ON REPRODUCTIVE H E A LT H & O N CO F E RT I L I T Y By Samantha League COMMUNICATIONS COORDINATOR
“(Working with doctors) was a little intimidating, but I realized that I’m here for a reason,” Olivia says. “They picked me to be here. I’m capable of doing this.”
was originally searching for another kind of contributing factor. “I was trying to find a biological correlation, but I just wasn’t finding it (in the literature),” Olivia explains. “Then I realized it was more of a bioethics thing, such as lack of adequate health care. I had a mini breakdown because I didn’t know what to do.” Luckily, Olivia kept going and found a study that examined the link between breastfeeding and TNBC in the African American community. Due to a host of historical and social factors, African American women are least likely to breastfeed compared with other ethnicities. The biological act of breastfeeding, which is influenced by social factors (i.e. stigma, status, social support), became the connecting piece she needed to comfortably dive into her topic.
Oncofertility is an emerging Olivia pictured with her presentation on The Correlation Between the Effects of Cultural and Socioeconomic Factors and a Higher Risk of Triple Negative Breast field that addresses the Cancer in African-American Women. fertility needs and quality-oflife issues for young cancer patients. Cancer has touched “A lot of my stuff was ethical, which was hard for me because I wanted Olivia’s life as her grandmother passed away from breast cancer before more biological factors, but it ended up working out,” Olivia explains. she was born. “It’s something I’ve always had in the back of my head,” she explains. “But it wasn’t until I got into the program that I realized One of her mentors, Dr. Ericka Senegar-Mitchell, was especially (reproductive health) is what I want to study.” impactful. “She’s amazing. She taught us that we (girls) have to stick together and help each other because women are the minority in the Olivia’s eyes light up when she recalls her field trips. At the Scripps medical field,” Olivia says. “She taught us how to be confident and Institute of Oceanography, Olivia watched as sea urchin eggs were professional. She’s definitely my role model.” Olivia also relied on fertilized under a microscope. At Dr. Irene Su’s Fertility Clinic, mentorship from Tracy Parrott, who works in pharmaceutical law. the girls gave themselves ultrasounds and learned about in vitro fertilization. At the Wild Animal Park, they counted horse sperm Surprisingly, Olivia credits her OLP speech class for preparing her under a microscope to see how many were alive and well, indicating for this type of internship. “Speech class ended up really pulling how likely conception via artificial insemination might be. me through because we had to speak in front of people, even in Olivia was particularly moved at the Children’s Hospital of Orange County (CHOC). “It was so powerful to see all the work that goes into making sure the children have the most normal life as possible,” Olivia says. “It’s a really amazing facility.” Olivia’s hard work and new knowledge culminated in her research project, which asked, “What effect does socioeconomic and cultural factors have on Triple Negative Breast Cancer survival rates in the African American community?” (Triple Negative Breast Cancer [TNBC] is an aggressive subtype that is most prevalent among African American women.) This loaded question did not come easily to Olivia, as she 14 | O L P M A G A Z I N E
the classroom,” Olivia explains. “I knew how to prepare everything beforehand. It also helped my memorization (skills) too – for the end presentation, I had no notecards.” (See photo above.) She also credits AP classes for preparing her for that type of workload. As for what the future holds, Olivia has a couple ideas: she’s thinking of becoming an IVF specialist or someone who specializes in gynecological cancers. But for now, she’s thrilled to be back in a biology class – specifically Ms. Ma’ake’s AP Bio.
“I’m realizing I just love biology,” Olivia beams.
Directed by Justin Tracy
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The Benefit of Being AN
BY A A R O N G O N Z A L EZ , D I R ECTO R O F AT H L ET I CS
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HEN THE ALARM RINGS IN THE M O R N I N G , about 323 OLP students plan their day with both academics and athletics in mind. Their days are filled with various demands that challenge their intellect and physical ability. OLP student-athletes take on these challenges with great passion for their respective sports and a commitment to being women of faith, women of heart, women of courage and women of excellence.
The popular trend with high school athletes is to focus on one sport and play it all year long. Contrary to this trend, the majority of OLP student-athletes participate in multiple sports throughout the year. Bella Agpaoa ‘18 participates in two seasons of cheer and joins the lacrosse team in the spring. Nicole Stepovich ‘19 takes on cross country in the fall, basketball in the winter and lacrosse in the spring. While they all admit that being multi-sports athletes is challenging, they agree the payoff is worth the sacrifice.
“OLP Athletics is truly unique because it gives you the opportunity to connect with people whom you would never have had the chance to meet,” Nicole says. “By the end of each season, your teammates become your friends. You instantly share a special bond with them – one that will last forever.”
Nicole is referring to what sets OLP Athletics apart from other schools: the spirit that has become known as “The Sisterhood.”
“We are so much more than just athletes,” Gillian Folk ’19 says. “Teammates encourage one another and push each other to their physical limits while creating a unique bond.” Jenna Chandler ‘18, a member of the CIF Champion Soccer team and Varsity Volleyball team, agrees. “It sounds really cheesy, (but) it’s the sisterhood that sets OLP Athletics apart. OLP students have this special connection that girls from other schools don’t get to have. It’s almost indescribable.”
Jenna also thinks that being an all-girls’ school gives OLP athletes an edge because at most co-ed schools, boys’ sports are prioritized over girls’ sports. “At OLP, the girls’ teams are Gillian Folk ’19 pictured above participates in Swimming & Diving and Cross Country.
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the school’s teams,” Jenna explains. “We don’t have to compete with boys’ teams for the school’s support. The support really gives us an edge, and of course playing in front of the Flight Crew (our student cheer section) is always
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These two aspects of OLP Athletics – the sisterhood and the school’s undivided attention to girls – are rewarding in themselves, but also cultivate authentic sportsmanship in each player. As Julianne explains, “OLP student-athletes are characterized by their ability to compete with grace, treating their opponents with respect and maintaining a sportsmanlike attitude, no matter the outcome
2017-18 SPORTS OFFERINGS:
of the game, meet or match.”
So how do our girls balance their athletic responsibilities with OLP’s rigorous
Fall:
curriculum? “When you love what you’re doing, it makes it all worth it,” Jenna
C R O S S C O U N T R Y, G O L F,
says. “Sometimes I come home from practice and just want to go to bed, but I know that if I don’t get the grades, I couldn’t even be playing the sports I (play). That’s my extra motivation.”
TENNIS, VOLLEYBALL
Winter: BASKETBALL, SOCCER,
That intrinsic motivation, quintissential to OLP student-athletes’ success, can be seen directly in the 85% of students who play on three sports teams in one year while maintaining a cumulative 3.5 or higher GPA.
WAT E R P O LO
Spring: A R C H E R Y, L A C R O S S E ,
Whether it’s their commitment to both academics and athletics, their
SAND VOLLEYBALL,
willingness to try multiple sports throughout the year, or their commitment to
SOFTBALL, SWIMMING &
the sisterhood, OLP student-athletes embody the school’s mission to become
DIVING, TRACK & FIELD
“all of which woman is capable” both in the classroom and on the athletic fields.
Jenna is like so many OLP girls, in that her passion for success propels her to find
Year Round: CHEER , EQUESTRIAN, SURF
strategies to manage such a busy schedule. OLP also has invested in providing free tutoring on campus during “G” Block and after school. For many student-athletes, “G” Block is their focused drive during the school day to complete homework, work on group projects or seek help. In addition, all Freshman receive a strong foundation in study skills to ensure their ability to foster their own success. 18 | O L P M A G A Z I N E
L EA R N MO R E AT W W W. A O L P . O R G / A T H L E T I C S
LAST YEAR... 194
68
85%
Girls who played one sport
Girls who played two sports
Of girls who played three sports
maintained a 3.5 GPA or higher
maintained a 3.5 GPA or higher
maintained a 3.5 GPA or higher
O N C E A P I L O T,
Always a Pilot BY JEANETTE HANDELSMAN ’64, A LUM N A E E N G AG E M E N T CO O R D I N ATO R
K I R S T E N JOH NSON ’ 14 I S S TA RT I NG H E R FOU RT H A N D last year of playing Division 1 basketball at the University of Maine in Orono. Her time at the university follows a high school basketball career at OLP that included a CIF Division Championship for the Pilots in 2013, Kirsten’s junior year. Kirsten was a member of the Western League Championship Pilots’ basketball team during her four years at OLP. She was an OLP Scholar Athlete for three years and the Team MVP her sophomore year. She was also Co-Captain for two years and was the Athlete of the Year her senior year.
Kirsten posing with her letter jacket and basketball for her OLP senior photo.
Kirsten was awarded a full scholarship to the University of Maine. She is a double major in Business Marketing and Management with a concentration in Leadership and looks forward to graduating in May 2018. Kirsten has many fond memories of times shared with her OLP basketball teammates. “These inspiring, young women who used to run sprints in the Event Center because of a missed layup have blossomed into college graduates, wives, nurses, lobbyists, television producers, actors, teachers, doctors and coaches,” she explains. “I made it to the next level of my basketball career because of the help and support they provided me as teammates and most importantly friends.” She considers it a blessing to have played alongside them on the court. She also remembers the melody sung at the end of every spirit assembly: OLP’s alma mater. “The alma mater’s lyric, ‘with our shoulders back and heads up high,’ will forever be instilled in my memory because if you walk into any room, interview, or arrive Kirsten signing a young fan’s Maine basketball team poster.
COLLEGE COMMITMENTS
on the court with your head high and confident, no one is stopping you,” Kirsten shares.
ELLEY G A R C I A ‘18 Committed to Cal Poly
E R I N H E A LY ‘19 Verbally committed to play soccer at Gonzaga University
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Healy E F F E C T
BY SAMA N T H A L EAG U E , COMMU N I CAT I O N S CO O R D I N ATO R
Ashlin and Erin have been playing soccer since they were four and five
The Healy sisters are a force to be
years old, respectively. Erin plays for the Rebels Soccer Club in Chula Vista
reckoned with on the soccer field. Ashlin
while Ashlin plays for the Albion Soccer Club as part of their Development
‘18 and Erin Healy ‘19 collectively scored
Academy. In fact, the girls have grown up playing on separate teams due
70 out of 100+ goals and assisted 30 more
to their 19-month age difference – OLP’s 2016-17 season was the first time
last season, leading the 2016-17 Varsity
they’ve ever played for the same team!
Soccer Team to CIF Eastern League victory on March 4, 2017.
Luckily, the transition was easy since they have grown up watching each other play. “We just know where the other is,” Erin says. “I don’t even have
“That was 100% my favorite moment
to look. I just pass the ball and she’s there.”
in high school so far,” Ashlin beams. “Especially because the whole school was
Finishing the 2016-17 season with a 23-1-1 record and winning 16 games
behind us. Having the whole Flight Crew
in a row is a monumental accomplishment that can only be achieved with
(at the game) was awesome.”
a great coach, and the Healy sisters are quick to give Coach Kevin Soares credit. According to Ashlin, Coach Soares’ possession-based style of play has been “the most productive” out of any coach she’s ever had, and he doesn’t get “overly frustrated” when they struggle with making corrections. “He’s also really focused on making sure his players are good people, not just players,” Ashlin says. “I think that also helped our chemistry as a team.” The girls also stress how important it is to be present and work hard at practice. “You can go through the motions if you want to, but if you work
hard for that hour and a half, it makes a difference,” Ashlin explains. OLP has been working hard to grow the Athletics program, and the Healy sisters have noticed results. They credit Mr. Gonzalez’s morning announcements and Flight Crew for keeping student-athletes in the spotlight, and were shocked when the entire student body sent them off to their State Semifinal Championship game against Claremont High School by Ashlin lines up to take a shot. 20 | O L P M A G A Z I N E
lining up across campus to create a tunnel for them to run under.
Above from left: Ashlin and Erin pose for a photo. The sisters showing off their CIF Championship patches. The girls in their Gonzaga gear.
W H AT A DV I C E WO U L D YO U G I V E TO A G I R L W H O WA N TS TO P L AY SOCCER IN HIGH SCHOOL?
“I’d say, be confident in your skill. It’s almost
“At first we thought it was just the Council of 10, and then we saw (the tunnel) swirl around the school and were like ‘oh, my gosh!’” Erin recalls. “The tunnel was the nicest thing. I was emotional,” Ashlin says. With each sister playing about 8-10 hours of soccer a week year-round,
always obvious when a girl is nervous and
balancing academics with athletics has almost become second nature. They
when she gets frustrated. Even if you know
know they have to manage their time well and are proactive about doing so.
you’re not as good during a tryout, put on a brave face. If you mess up, put it behind you and keep going.” - Ashlin “A lot of people mess up in soccer. Even the pros. You don’t want to get down on yourself because it shows and gets in your head. You have to just let it go and keep your mind on what you can do better.” - Erin
“Whenever we get a chance to do homework, we do it,” Erin explains. “If we have 15 minutes between practice, we do homework. We can get something done!” So what’s next for these powerhouse girls? Ashlin is comfortably undecided on where she wants to go to college and is considering a major in business. Meanwhile, Erin has verbally committed to play soccer at Gonzaga University and wants to become a second grade teacher. Until then, the girls are looking forward to another dynamic season at OLP!
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ER I N H EA LY ’19
37 goals & had 20 assists Jersey #15
33 goals & had 10 assists Jersey #22 scored
scored
Favorite team: Barcelona
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Susie Erpelding ’95:
OLP PILOT EXTRAORDINAIRE BY JEANETTE HANDELSMAN ’64, A LUM N A E E N G AG E M E N T CO O R D I N ATO R
Her basketball jersey, #31, hangs in OLP’s Holy Family Event Center, retired to honor our ultimate Pilot, Susie Erpelding ’95, for her skills on the court, the inspiration that she provided her teammates, her academic excellence, and her strength of character and devotion to care for those in need amongst our school and world. While Susie was both a four-year Varsity Basketball and Volleyball Team member, her accomplishments in basketball are the most notable. As a freshman, she was the OLP Rookie of the Year. She was named the Harbor League Co-Player of the Year her sophomore year, and was the Team Captain and Most Valuable Player in both her junior and senior years. She was also named to the Harbor League First Team, to the Western League First Team and the CIF First Team her senior year. At the conclusion of basketball season during her senior year, she was also named the OLP Scholar Athlete of the Year, the OLP Athlete of the Year, the CIF Division III Player of the Year, a member of the CIF Division II All State Team and the San Diego Union Tribune All-County
By virtue of her athletic achievements and academic excellence, Susie earned a full basketball scholarship to the University of San Diego, where she played for five years and started every game from freshman year on. She graduated from USD as its all-time leading scorer (1500 points) and was named to the All West Coast Conference First Team. In 2000, she was named the WCC Female Scholar Athlete of the Year. In 2016, she was inducted into the WCC Hall of Honor. She has maintained her connection to the USD basketball program, where she has been the color commentator for the Women’s Basketball Team home games through their online site for 11 years. After graduation, Susie played one season in Germany for TV Bensberg in a small town outside Cologne. She lived with a German family and travelled to Elixhausen, Austria, the town where her mother lived as a refugee after World War II before coming to the United States at the age of nine. Susie graduated magna cum laude from USD in 1998 with a Bachelor of Arts in Sociology and earned a Master’s in Counseling with an emphasis in school counseling from the USD School of Education. She spent seven years as a Senior Social Work Counselor at the San Diego Regional Center, where she worked with individuals with developmental disabilities. “I loved my job and the population I worked with was very near and dear to my heart since I have a sister with Down Syndrome,” Susie fondly recalls. Susie attributes her devotion to social work to her involvement in the OLP Peer Counseling program.
Academic Team. In addition, she was the San Diego Union-Tribune Female Scholar Athlete of the Year and the California CIF/Toyota Female Scholar Athlete of the Year, which earned her a trip to Sacramento where she was honored on the House and Senate Floors.
Above: Susie pictured with her husband, Dan and children Sammy, Hannah, Daniella and Zachary. Right: Susie (left) pictured with OLP classmate and friend Carlie Morehead Ward ’95 at the ACC Hall of Honor in Las Vegas where she was inducted.
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Susie is very busy these days, being a stay-at-home mom and sharing the responsibilities of “taxi driver, coach and soccer parent” with her husband, Dan, to her four children: Sammy (8), Hannah (6), Daniella (4) and Zachary (1). She stays in touch with her OLP classmate Carlie (Morehead) Ward ‘95, who is Zachary’s godmother. Susie believes the foundation she gained at OLP was invaluable to her success. “The time management and teamwork skills that I developed at OLP helped me excel at USD both academically and athletically,” Susie explains. These skills help her meet deadlines and manage a busy household of six. Yet above all, “OLP gave me the confidence to be me: a faith-filled, compassionate and motivated individual,” Susie says. How this typifies the values of a CSJ woman! Susie is a woman of faith, a woman of heart, a woman of courage and a woman of excellence. She truly exemplifies these characteristics in all that she does – whether it be on the basketball court, in her career as a social worker, or in her devotion to her family.
ALUMNAE REUNION WEEKEND
ON AUG UST 1 1 & 1 2 , 2 0 1 7 , OL P H OSTED ITS 2ND AN N UAL AL UMN AE R EUN I O N W EEKEN D . Over two days, we proudly welcomed more than 200 alumnae back home to OLP to celebrate memories and rekindle friendships. With alumnae in attendance from San Diego to New York, and from the class of 1948 through 2017, the feeling of OLP’s sisterhood and legacy was alive and well! The weekend’s activities included a variety of events including Alumna of the Year Award reception honoring Jeanette (Prantil) Handelsman ‘64, a professional networking Happy Hour, Endless Summer Party, Mass and Champagne Brunch and Campus Tours. Classes ending in 2 and 7 celebrated milestone reunions at Endless Summer and at events held off campus.
ALL PROCEEDS FROM ALUMNAE REUNION WEEKEND WILL SUPPORT THE ALUMNAE SCHOLARSHIP FUND, which provides scholarships to students who embody the charism of the Sisters of St. Joseph of Carondelet, show academic potential and demonstrate financial need.
Alumnae of the Year pose together in Carondelet Library. 2016 honoree Sr. Gina Rodee, RSCJ ‘52, 2014 honoree Margaret Weidower ‘68, and our 2017 Alumna of the Year Jeanette (Prantil) Handelsman ‘63.
Sr. Anne Lorraine Mahlmeister, CSJ ‘48 enjoyed visiting with her OLP sister new and old!
The Alumnae Networking Event included a panel discussion on the importance of serving on nonprofit boards. From left to right, facilitator Dana (Burdeau) Rager ‘01, Sandra (Qualiato) Brue ’62, Patsy (Sandmeyer) Tomlin ‘81, and Paola (Avila) Gorostiza ‘93.
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Dr. Chittuluru’s students made their own viewers for the solar eclipse on August 21.
The Council of 10 hosted another fantastic Back to School Social on Friday, August 18. There were two water slides, a bouncy house, Wings n Things, Kona Ice and a lot of dancing!
We loved seeing OLP dads back on campus for another Bring Your Dad to Lunch Day on September 14! Kiana Yazdani Bosdet ’18 received her a white rose from her thoughtful dad..
We hosted our first Mother-Daughter retreat on Sept. 23. More than 70 motherdaughter pairs, including Mrs. Danaher and daughter Annie ’19, attended the faith-filled day of connection and sharing.
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We celebrated Mass of the Holy Spirit with Father John Amsberry on September 6. The theme was “You are loved!” and ended with Fr. Amsberry joining each class on the bleachers as they yelled into a camera, “You are loved!”
Congratulations to our 2016-17 National Honor Society inductees! We had about 70 students join the prestigious society in August.
We celebrated our first Pep Rally with Kramer and Geena from Channel 93.3! When Claire von Berge ’18 got on the radio during their “Make Happiness Happen” campaign, “all she wanted” was Kramer and Geena to come to our Pep Rally. We’re honored to have Claire as our student!
Mrs. Devereaux’s ’00 AP World History classes built their own ancient farms in zSpace as they learned about the relevance of the first plow.
“Pamela the Pilot” showed the student body how they can “live their dreams” at the Welcome Assembly on the first day of school!
What better way to cool off on a hot day than with Wacky Wednesday water games? Jessica Vetuschi ’19 captured this action shot in August!
Student photographer Marin Musicant ’18 captures students shooting paint at the Class of 2020’s poster board during a new Wacky Wednesday game! The class with the most paint on their board won spirit points.
We hosted a Club Expo in September, showcasing our various student clubs on campus. We can’t wait to see what these clubs accomplish throughout the year. We added 26 new clubs this year for a total of 60 clubs!
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THE 2017-2018 T R AV E L P R O G R A M for the Academy of Our Lady of Peace. We are sponsoring six trips, each with its own special emphasis and eye-opening opportunity, giving our students the chance to explore the world outside of OLP, both stateside and internationally. This diverse travel program provides interested students an insight into the diversity and cultural differences as seen through the countries and regions in which they visit. While traveling, students will engage with the challenging differences of the world through the lens of the CSJ charism, “unifying love.� Not only will they develop real life skills not learned in the classroom, but they will be challenged to go outside their comfort zone and expand their worldview. Throughout the school year, additional day trips will be featured in our weekly bulletin and monthly e-newsletter, which include day-long service immersions in San Diego and Tijuana.
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A P PA L AC H I A N S E RV I C E I MM E R S I O N SPRING BREAK 2018 EMPHASIS: Social Justice, Environmental Studies, Service Learning The Appalachian Immersion gives students the opportunity to spend a week of simplicity and service at Nazareth Farm, a Catholic community in rural West Virginia that offers a service-retreat experience. Throughout the week, our students will deepen their faith through the cornerstones of community, simplicity, prayer and service. Students will serve alongside the farm’s Appalachian neighbors to address substandard housing by providing home repair such as roofing, painting and siding. It is a powerful week, spent celebrating the richness of Appalachian culture and experiencing God by building relationships between fellow volunteers and the local community. Michelle Payne ‘18 shared “I was so impacted by my experience at Naz Farm. It helped me grow spiritually and reach a deeper understanding of what God and the world mean to me. I feel so blessed to have been able to attend Naz Farm and meet such beautiful people.”
FRANCE SPRING BREAK 2018 EMPHASIS: Pilgrimage, CSJ Spirituality, Catholic French History, Cultural Immersion This past summer, Dr. Lauren Lek and Jessica Hooper traveled along a pathway in France to trace the Footsteps of our Founders. The journey was a transformative experience to learn about the tenacious Sisters of St. Joseph. During Spring Break, OLP students and alumnae, will have the chance to traverse that same pilgrimage. Starting in Annecy, just an hour outside of Geneva, Switzerland, the 8 day trip across France will connect with Saint Frances de Salles and Saint Jean de Chantal, then move to Le Puy en Velay, the birthplace of our CSJ. From there we will move into the USA, CSJ story with Mother St. John Fontbonne in Lyon. The journey will conclude in Paris, looking at the opulence that spurred the French Revolution and led to the death of five Sisters of St. Joseph. As Dr. Lek shared from her visit “What brings each of us to the charism of ‘unifying love’ is unique. What keeps us here, is our relationship with one another, and with the need our world has for this different kind of story.” **Students on the journey can choose to complete additional readings and assignments and apply for course credit.
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NICARAGUA SERVICE IMMERSION FEBRUARY 17-24 2018
EMPHASIS: Spanish Language Immersion, Social Justice, Service Learning OLP students will join the Amigos for Christ team for a week-long
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service immersion to Chinandega, Nicaragua. Guided by the CSJ charism of unifying love, OLP students will partner with our dear neighbors in Nicaragua on projects in rural villages relating to education, clean water and sanitation. Lily Lucero ‘18 shared “This trip was a truly life changing experience where we not only learned more about ourselves but also became more devoted to service of our dear neighbor. Working with the Nicaraguans provided all of us, students and teachers alike, with a new perspective. I returned home with the determination to continue the pursuit of my passion for social justice and the upholding of human dignity.”
PERU C U LT U R A L I M M E R S I O N JUNE 2018 EMPHASIS: Spanish Language Immersion, Cultural Immersion, Service Learning This Immersion opportunity is new to OLP this year! Top right: Students dig a trench to aid in providing plumbing. Near right: Natasha Hopkins-Baum ’18 poses wih a local girl. Near left: Students take a break for their work in Nicaragua to pose with locals.
We have partnered with a local travel organization, Unearthed, for a 2 week Immersion into the colorful cities and villages of Peru. This Immersion will start in Lima, with a visit to our Peruvian CSJ Sisters. We will learn how they work to serve the dear neighbors in their community. This experience includes a 3-day trek through The Sacred Valley, a visit to Machu Picchu, as well as an environmental community project with the people of Lake Titicaca. This experience will prove to be both physically challenging and spiritually heart-opening.
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LOS ANGELES CSJ HIGH SCHOOL LEADERSHIP CONFERENCE JUNE 12-15, 2018
EMPHASIS: Leadership, Service Learning, CSJ History
Students and faculty from each of the four CSJ high schools in California will gather for the annual CSJ High School Leadership Conference. The purpose of the Conference is to not only acquaint the students with CSJ history and traditions, but also provide an opportunity for the students to reflect on ways into infuse the charism at their own CSJ high schools across the state. Through speakers and visits to CSJ ministry sites, students will develop strong bonds with each other and spend time brainstorming leadership opportunities to bring back to their individual schools. Last year’s participants shared with Ms. Jeanette Handelsman ’64 that it was an “inspiring, empowering and eye-opening” experience.
ANY AND ALL QUESTIONS REGARDING O L P ’ S T R AV E L P R O G R A M S , P L EAS E CO N TACT M R S. KAT I E W I LS O N, DIRECTOR OF SERVICE L EA R N I N G A N D R ET R EATS ( KW I L S O N @ AO L P.O R G ) .
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TA K E F L I G H T Au t u m n
T HE G U I DI/ PIRAINO FAMILY
has been very busy. Vanessa (Guidi) Piraino ’93 is enjoying her 24th year of hairstyling and almost 21-year marriage to her husband Pete. This summer, they joined OLP students and faculty on an Italy trip to celebrate Antoinette’s ‘17 graduation from OLP and Giulia’s ‘21 graduation from Nazareth. Antoinette ’17 just settled in at Point Loma Nazarene University and is pursuing a degree in Biology with the hopes of becoming a marine veterinarian. Giulia ’21 is playing on OLP’s JV tennis team. The girls enjoy all of the family events in their life and love spending time with their grandparents, especially Nani (grandma), Dina Guidi ’73. They are deeply honored to continue the tradition of being part of the OLP family.
AMI N A H A L- JA B E R ’14 A N D R E B ECCA K I E LTY ’ 14 both live
in the Washington, D.C. area and make a point of visiting each other frequently. Aminah attends American University in Washington, D.C., majoring in Political Science with a minor in Justice, Law and Criminology. She plans to graduate in May and work on Capitol Hill while she prepares for law school. Rebecca (Becky) attends Towson University near Baltimore, Maryland, where she is majoring in Computer Information Systems. She will be studying at Aberystwyth University in Wales this fall and will graduate in May 2018. Living on the East Coast is a future goal for Becky!
CASSA N DRA G AMB OA ’ 06
graduated from the University of Southern California in 2009 with a BA in Communication and a minor in Marketing. She is the the Employee Communications Specialist at Illumina, a biotechnology company located in San Diego. She enjoys connecting her fellow employees and the public with Illumina’s mission of “unlocking the power of the genome to impact human health.” Cassandra just also recently got engaged to her longtime boyfriend Daniel Calvani. She has even picked out her wedding dress! 30 | O L P M A G A Z I N E
K E LLI M ILLE R ’0 1 graduated from the University
of Vermont in 2005 with a degree in Business and an emphasis in Marketing. She also pitched for the university’s Division 1 softball team. In 2015, she graduated from the University of Southern California, Marshall School of Business, with her MBA. Kelli is currently a Luxury Real Estate Specialist with P.S. Platinum Properties, a luxury boutique brokerage in North County San Diego. While at OLP, Kelli enjoyed being a part of ASB where she planned events such as dances, “so we could socialize with the boys from Saints!”
JES S ICA (S C HULTE) WA LK E R ’0 1 graduated from
Loyola Marymount University in 2005 with a degree in Business and an emphasis in Entrepreneurship and Management. She is currently the Co-Vice President of Employee Benefits at Schulte Insurance Agency in Encinitas, and also serves on the Board of Directors for the Emilio Nares Foundation and the San Diego Association of Health Underwriters. Jessica still remembers the days of Vill Inn with long wait times to microwave lunch and limited dining options like vending machines. Oh, how times have changed for the better after her recent visits back to campus with our new Pilot Cafe!
KAILA W E E DMAN ’08
graduated from University of San Diego in 2012 and took a position with a political nonprofit fundraising firm in San Diego called Golden State Consultants, where she is now Senior Director. She enjoys helping strong female candidates get elected, which is a passion she was able to cultivate at OLP. She hopes to support an OLP alumna in the future. Her mother, Alicia (Woods) Owen ’84, is also an OLP alumna.
JES S ICA MC ROS K EY ‘1 6
is in her second year at Cal Poly San Luis Obispo after earning a full scholarship in recognition of her athletic and academic achievement at OLP. She has continued to excel in volleyball and is majoring in Materials Engineering.
KAT IE A N ASTAS ’14
graduated from the University of Washington magna cum laude and Phi Beta Kappa in Spring 2017. With a major in Journalism and a minor in Spanish, she finished her course work in just three years. This past summer, she participated in an international program in Berlin, Germany, where she helped refugee families from Turkey adapt to to their new life in Germany.
DA NA ( BU R DEAU ) R AGER ’ 0 1 (far left) is Vice-President, Relationship
Manager at Torrey Pines Bank in their Symphony Towers Office and specializes in managing high-volume commercial clients with sophisticated treasury management needs. Dana just joined us at our 2nd annual Alumnae Reunion Weekend and served as speaker and facilitator of the networking discussion, which focused on Women in Leadership: The Importance of Serving on a Board. She also works with a wide variety of local businesses, from attorneys to breweries, and has a special interest in assisting nonprofit clients with their banking relationships. She began working in banking while she was still a student at Mesa College and continued her movement up the corporate ladder to her current position.
SANDRA (QUALIATO) BRUE ’62 (center left) currently serves on the Board
of Trustees at San Diego Zoo Global and has served on the Board at USD, San Diego Girl Scouts, Catholic Charities and many other local organizations. She also served on the Board of her own alma mater: the Academy of Our Lady of Peace. In 1994, she was chosen as the Woman Entrepreneur of the Year by the San Diego Chapter of the National Association of Women Business Owners.
PATSY (SA N DMEY E R ) TOM L IN ’8 1 (center right) joined the board
of the Elementary Institute of Science four years ago because she feels strongly about the connection between social justice and education. The experience has been challenging and rewarding, and has provided Patsy with the opportunity to serve as an Acting Executive Director and Board President. Patsy recommends serving on a Board as wonderful way to give back to the community and as a means learn and grow personally.
PAO L A (AV I L A) G O R OSTI Z A ’ 93 (far right) was appointed
last year by the Mayor and Council to the Board of Directors of Civic San Diego. She also serves on the Executive Board of the Border Trade Alliance and on the Board of Directors of the Foundation for the Children of the Californias, which is a tri-national collaboration with Canada, the United States, and Mexico, supporting the Hospital Infantil de las Californias.
FAY E ORT IZ ’14
is attending the University of Arizona in Tucson. She is majoring in Neuroscience with minors in Spanish, Psychology and Biochemistry. She is the Captain of the university’s Student EMS team and a two-time recipient of an award presented by the National Science Foundation.
S R . AN N E LORRAIN E MAH LM E IST E R ’48 was happy to reconnect
with many of her OLP sisters at our recent Alumnae Reunion Weekend. It was wonderful to see her on OLP’s campus and hear her memories.
ALLIS ON C H ICO ’12
graduated magna cum
laude with a BSN from San Diego State University in the spring of 2017. She started her career as a nurse at UCSD Thornton Pavilion in August.
IN Memoriam We remember our beloved alumnae who have gone to their eternal rest. Eternal rest grant unto them, O Lord, and let perpetual light shine upon them. May they rest in peace.
SUSA N GRE E NLE E FRI T Z ’ 48 PATRIC IA ( THOMP SON) SI MO NS ’ 56 KA RE N CA RROLL WIKERT ’ 64 OLP MAGAZINE
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Daniela Gomez-Ochoa ’17 will attend Harvard on a full ride scholarship.
A Catholic school in the tradition of the Sisters of St. Joseph of Carondelet