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table of contents CAMPUS NEWS Leadership In Catholic Education
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It’s been five years since AMHS rolled out iPads in every classroom on campus. Read about the school’s journey to becoming an iCampus, where students hold information in the palms of their hands every day.
Principal Tim Brosnan Associate Principal Kate Caputo Associate Principal Keith Mathews
7 Love is the Evidence
Each year, Campus Ministry selects a liturgical theme song. This school year, the lyrics focus on love being at the heart of identity and faith.
8 Men’s Golf Wins First State Championship
Six Monarchs made school history at Pebble Beach last spring when they won the school’s first state championship in men’s golf. This year, five upperclassmen are back in leadership roles to help the next generation of golfers continue the program’s legacy.
10 Leadership, Mentorship, and Fellowship
Each summer, the Outreach Program hosts rising eighth graders through the I AM and Archbishop Romero summer camps. An incredible team of students mentor middle school students each year on campus.
Assistant Principal/Dean of Students Jim Fallis Chief Financial Officer Jorge Helmer Executive Director of Advancement Mason Kimont Director of Athletics Brian Eagleson Chief Information Officer Eric Anderson Director of Admissions Katherine Wesmiller Director of Campus Ministry Tim Wesmiller
12 Meet The Pit
Students are taking a leadership role in school spirit through the cheering section, which is called The PIT! Learn about the club that supports student-athletes.
14 What’s the Buzz? Tell Me What’s Happening…
Students just performed “Jesus Christ Superstar” to sold-out audiences, and they are getting ready for two Bay Area high school premieres that will leave audiences rolling in the aisles. See what will be playing this year in the Thomas Kinkade Center for the Arts.
Director of Performing Arts Doug Santana Director of Student Activities Greg Walker Director of Communications Katie Helland Director of Creative Services JoAnn Schilb ARCHBISHOP MITTY MAGAZINE is printed by Bluewater Printing Services, Inc. and is published three times a year for the families and friends of Archbishop Mitty High School. Questions, suggestions, or items of interest should be directed to the Archbishop Mitty Publications Office at the address below.
OTHER NEWS
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Class Notes
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Alumni Night Under the Lights
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Legacy BBQ Potluck
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Alumni Picnic and BBQ
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Class of 2012 Reunion
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In Remembrance
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Alumni Reunions
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Dear Friends, In my family, we have a tradition that is unbreakable. On the day after Thanksgiving we go up to the mountains and chop down our Christmas tree, officially declaring the start of the Brosnan family Christmas season. This year was especially memorable since we added two new members to the annual event. Lorelai (10 months) and Aidan (2 weeks)—grandchildren #4 and #5—made us all feel truly blessed. Traditions such as these serve to remind us that family is where joy is found and where love is made palpable. Embracing traditions is also the foundation for communities akin to families to flourish. Communities are intentional places where hospitality, acceptance, and compassion abide. I am happy to report to you that Archbishop Mitty High School remains, indeed, one such community. And the traditions that support its development abound. A few weeks ago we celebrated our annual, interfaith Thanksgiving liturgy. Four students from four different faith backgrounds reflected on the ways in which they express gratitude in their faith traditions. What an uplifting experience to hear from students who articulate gratitude in different ways, yet who also recognize the common themes that bind us together. We walked out of that gym feeling more connected to each other and more confident that peace is possible. Traditions at Mitty range from the sublime to the silly. Last week we enjoyed our traditional Christmas Rally—this year with virtually every senior wearing his or her favorite ugly Christmas sweater. As every year for many, many years, gifts were given to good girls and boys, gifts that were requested by friends in the audience. Over the years such gifts have included puppies, pictures taken with fire fighters, and a mariachi band to follow one around for the day. This year my favorite gift was tickets to a Maroon Five concert for Dean of Students, Mr. Fallis. The kids figured that he and his wife Adrianne, parents of five, could use a night out. And of course, assisting with the gift distribution were two teachers dressed as elves; and the entire affair was orchestrated by a somewhat beleaguered Santa (aka Mr. Lavelle) and the always sassy Mrs. Claus (aka Mrs. Lemak). All in accordance with Christmas Rally tradition. For those of you who are alumni, I hope this brief walk down memory lane serves as a reminder of the joy you experienced while a student here. I also hope that this encourages all of you to continue to create and embrace traditions that bring families together and form communities that are characterized by faith and joy. I hope you enjoy this edition of the Mitty Magazine. May God bless you and your families.
Tim Brosnan Principal
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iCampus Reflecting on the Path to One-to-One Computing at AMHS By Katie Helland - Director of Communications
Students use apps on their iPads to learn about everything from chemistry to art. It’s been five years since the school started using iPads in every classroom on campus.
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Junior Aneri Bhatt is part of the Tech Team, a group which helps students and teachers solve technical issues. They’re trained to retrieve forgotten passwords, reset iPads, and give out loaner devices.
The students leaned over the maps and touched their fingers to the iPad screens to zoom in on buildings, streets, and electricity plants, noting how infrastructure looked different in South Korea than it did in North Korea. The young men and women in Mr. Oleson’s social studies class were studying the economic development of the two countries using the Google Earth app on their iPads. “The iPad allowed me to bring the power of the internet into my classroom, which is especially valuable for social studies,” Mr. Oleson said. For Mr. Oleson, and other teachers at AMHS, it’s been five years since the school fully implemented its one-to-one computing program. Today, the technology has almost entirely replaced textbooks and the devices help teachers monitor student learning and facilitate collaboration. “The iPad helps the educational process,” said AMHS Chief Information Officer Eric Anderson. “And we do a lot to empower that.” When the iPad hit Silicon Valley, it took the educational world by storm. Cheaper than a laptop with a longer battery-life, the iPad was a piece of technology that
students could afford to hold in their hands. The device let them collaborate with other students and teachers and work with an array of programs and applications designed to enhance their learning. AMHS was quick to become an iCampus, with the first pilot program for iPads rolling out the very year that Apple introduced the device in 2010. A second pilot program, with a larger sample size, followed in 2011. By the third year in 2012, the entire campus was using iPads. The rollout of the new technology was deliberate. So was the decision that these devices would be used for much more than surfing the internet. Always forward-thinking, administrators and faculty had long determined student need for a device they could use in the classroom but didn’t know exactly what form this technology would take, explained Anderson. To be ready to embrace new innovations, the school created Spectrum, a group of teachers who work to identify ways to improve the student and faculty experience by incorporating the newest technology into classrooms. With the arrival of the iPad to schools across the nation, the resources available
to students in the classroom grew. Suddenly, under a teacher’s direction, students could research in real time, without having to go home and use a computer. “It’s allowed for more interactive classrooms,” Mr. Anderson said. “Students are not limited to what the teacher knows or says, or what the book says. They can do more authentic learning, based on more primary sources that are up-to-date.” As campus use of iPads grew, so did the demands on the school’s Information Technology Office. Originally, the Tech Office
To be ready to embrace new innovations, the school created Spectrum, a group of teachers who work to identify ways to improve the student and faculty experience by incorporating the newest technology into classrooms.
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was run by a single staff member, but as the need for tech support increased, additional employees were hired. The school also started the Tech Team, a group of students who run the high school-equivalent of an Apple Store Genius Bar and help peers and teachers troubleshoot problems. Members of the group spend off periods in the Tech Office, where they help their classmates retrieve forgotten passwords, reset iPads, and get loaner devices. For junior Aneri Bhatt, the Tech Team has been a chance to learn some engineering and computer science skills. Though she knew about iPads before joining the team, she has learned some important problem-solving skills by working with this group. “What we’re known for is troublshooting,” Bhatt said. “Teachers and students
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With an iPad in hand, students have access to more information and more ways to share that data with their peers, but they still need teachers to help them process what they observe, analyze their findings, and determine how it applies to the world around them. come in with any problems they have with their computers and iPads.” Today, the iPad is used in classrooms across campus to further students’ educational experiences. From science to Spanish class, students can access additional resources without
leaving their desks. In Mrs. Slevin’s Human Health and Disease class, students are diving into anatomy using apps on the iPad. A program called BioDigital 3D Human Anatomy allows students to see inside the heart from the perspective of a red blood cell, a point of
With the help of technology, students are posing questions and working with teachers to develop critical thinking skills that allow them to find answers.
view that even a dissection couldn’t provide. “Using the iPad in my Human Health and Disease class, I was able to take the students inside of a beating heart, so they could actually see 3-D imagery of how blood flows in the heart,” she said. When her class studied heart disease, Mrs. Slevin asked them to pull out their iPads and make presentations. The exercise helped her students organize their thoughts before they shared ideas with the class. Teachers see the arrival of the iPad in the classroom as a shift from a teacher-driven learning environment to a student-focused one. With the help of technology, students are posing questions and working with teachers to develop critical thinking skills that allow them to find answers. In another classroom, not far away, Mrs. Najlis uses the iPad to engage her
students while also conducting some great lessons about grammar. In her Spanish classes, she uses a program called Pear Deck to make lectures interactive. The Spanish teacher discovered her students like to draw, so she tests their understanding of grammar concepts by asking them to illustrate the correct answer on their iPads. For instance, she might test a student’s understanding of a verb tense by giving them three possible sentences, which describe different weather conditions, such as rain, snow, and sunshine. The verb is correctly conjugated in only one of the phrases. If the correctly written sentence talks about snow, then the students can answer the question by drawing snowflakes or snowmen. Teachers have always sought new and engaging ways to share information with their students, and with the iPad, they have even
more resources at their fingertips. Back in his history classroom, Mr. Oleson appreciates the way iPads allow more resources into his classes, but adds teachers still need to guide students through evaluating the information they find online. “You’re trying to empower students to guide them to process and use information as critical thinkers,” Mr. Oleson said. With an iPad in hand, students have access to more information and more ways to share that data with their peers, but they still need teachers to help them process what they observe, analyze their findings, and determine how it applies to the world around them. The iPad serves as an additional, powerful tool in the skilled teacher’s toolbox.
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Here’s a look at how six AMHS teachers use iPads in the classroom: RELIGION: Mrs. Savage When Mrs. Savage planned to teach the seven themes of Catholic Social Teaching in her religion class, she wanted to engage her students and make the lesson memorable. She divided the class into seven groups and gave them each a definition for one of the themes. Then, she asked her students to use their iPads to research one real world example of their theme being upheld and another of it being violated. “I can give them big concepts and terms and allow them to find applications,” she said. “With the iPad, students can interact with the world in a different way.”
SOCIAL STUDIES: Mr. Oleson As part of Rise of the Rest, a senior social studies elective, Mr. Oleson wanted his students to learn about economic development in East Asia, so he asked them to pull out their iPads. Using their devices, they turned to Google Maps and compared streets, buildings, and electricity plants in North Korea with those in South Korea to draw conclusions about the standard of living in these two countries. “The iPad allowed me to bring the power of internet research into my classroom, which is especially valuable for social studies,” he said.
SCIENCE: Mrs. Slevin When Mrs. Slevin wanted to show her Human Health and Disease in Society class the amazing work of art that is the human heart, she turned to the iPad. She uses an app called BioDigital 3D Human Anatomy to help students visualize this organ system from the perspective of a red blood cell, a point of view that even a dissection couldn’t provide. “Using the iPad in the Human Health and Disease class, I was able to take the students inside of a beating heart, so they could actually see 3-D imagery of how blood flows in the heart,” she said.
“The iPad allowed me to bring the power of internet research into my classroom, which is especially valuable for social studies.” Mr. Graham Oleson - Social Studies Department Chair
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ENGLISH: Mr. Silva In Mr. Silva’s English classes, the world became more collaborative thanks to Google’s G Suite, which allows students to easily share drafts of their essays with a teacher and classmates. The documents are stored in the cloud and can be accessed from iPads, iPhones, and computers at home and school. Using this platform, Mr. Silva can comment on work and his students can write back, engaging in an online dialogue about the essay outside of the classroom. Using Google Docs for the editing process also makes the feedback turnaround process more immediate. As Mr. Silva reads an essay, his comments can be viewed by a student the second he writes them. That student can then immediately make changes, instead of waiting until the next class period to receive feedback on their work. “The reason the writing process has become so dramatically different is that teachers can dialogue with students in a much more expedited fashion,” Mr. Silva said.
WORLD LANGUAGES: Mrs. Najlis When students are learning a foreign language, they often need ways to practice the basics, like reading. That’s why Mrs. Najlis uses a program called Newsela to help her students improve their reading comprehension by reading articles about current events in Spanish. With a click of the button, she can adjust the number of words and level of difficulty of each story to fit the needs of her class. “Students want to practice reading,” she said. “This is a website that has current articles.”
MATH: Mr. DePalma In Mr. DePalma’s geometry class, students use their iPads to manipulate three dimensional objects. Even from the early stages of his class — when some students struggle to draw 3-D objects — students are able to look at these figures and rotate them with a swipe of a finger. “ All of a sudden, an object is more real to students, and they can — with the touch of a finger — move it and rotate it,” he said. “They get a sense of depth and mass.”
Introducing the Liturgical Theme:
LOVE IS THE EVIDENCE
Each year, Archbishop Mitty High School selects a song that becomes the theme of the liturgies for that school year. Students learn the words to the piece and sing along, often developing hand motions to go with the lyrics. This reflection is an adapted version of the talk Director of Campus Ministry Mr. Tim Wesmiller gave when he introduced the liturgical theme song to the student body during one of the first assemblies of this school year. By Tim Wesmiller - Director of Campus Ministry How do we know God exists? We can’t prove it scientifically, but when I doubt the existence of God in the midst of a world fraught with violence, scandals, injustice, and fake news, I remind myself of love. Love is the evidence. Love changes everything. “It will decide what will get you out of bed in the morning, what you do with your evenings, how you spend your weekends, what you read, whom you know, what breaks your heart, and what amazes you with joy and gratitude,” said Father Pedro Arrupe S.J. This year, we have chosen the liturgical theme song, “Evidence” by Citizen Way, because the lyrics talk about reaching out in service to those around us. We need acts of love to be able to see God’s presence in our broken world. Jesus understood this when he was on earth. He created moments for his disciples to be able to see God’s love through his actions. Jesus washing the disciples’ feet in John’s Gospel symbolizes a God who loves us so much that God was willing to become a servant for us and wash our feet, our brokenness. “This is how all will know that you are my disciples,” Jesus said. “If you have love for one another, go wash each others’ feet.” Through this example, Jesus gives us a tangible experience of God’s love that redefines power. Jesus’ love is so powerful; it is why our school chose to place a sculpture of Jesus washing the feet of a woman in our new commons. People are always
seeking power, right? People seek power in all kinds of ways. They seek power by accruing wealth, gaining material items, tearing others down, and even manipulating situations so they can win. In some cases, we hold people who manipulate power in high regard and use them as role models. But, at Archbishop Mitty our hope is for our students to grow to embody this scene of the feet washing. We hope this environment fosters a community which reflects that real power is being a servant leader who is just, intellectually competent, faith-filled, and respectful. We hope that everything students learn here — in the classroom, on the field, on a stage, or at Monarch Madness — teaches them to be powerful like Jesus is powerful. By giving away God’s love, not keeping it, Jesus makes God’s love manifested. Love is powerful because everyone has the capacity for it. Love is why we are created and how we are built and how we find true meaning and happiness. As St. Paul says, “...if I can have all the faith in the world as to move mountains but do not have love, I am nothing.” So, as students go through this year together as a community, we ask them to see love as the evidence. We ask them to celebrate times when they see members of their community washing feet. It may be in a Campus Ministry setting, but it most likely will happen in unexpected times and places like in the Aymar Events Center during lunchtime or on the football
field during a practice or when someone sends a text that builds a classmate up rather than tearing him or her down. See it in yourself, as well. Know that when you are caring for others, you are making our creator physically manifested in this world. You become the evidence God exists. Think about it: Is there anything more powerful? Your love is the hands and feet of Jesus. They will know that you are disciples if you have love for one another. So go, wash each others’ feet.
Beginning in August, students from Life Team and Life Corps are chosen to design and paint a banner inspired by the liturgical theme song. Every September, the banner is unveiled at the Mass of the Holy Spirit and is also used at various functions throughout the year.
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MEN’S GOLF WINS PROGRAM’S FIRST STATE CHAMPIONSHIP By Katie Helland - Director of Communications
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“In their favor, this year they’re all a year older and wiser,” Mosunic said. “With the five returnees, they have a good chance to do it again… We’re looking forward to a really good league season, and we’ll see where we go from there.” Senior Daniel Kim, who placed second to Matt Lloyd ’17 as an individual in the state championship last year, is back in a new role: team captain. Like Lloyd, he will be following his passion for the sport on the collegiate level and has already committed to play golf for the University of California, “I think most of it boils down to Davis. He’s a big believer in the Mitty, the high school, how all of us importance of good, hard work are really closely knit, even between and knows this team has great potential. grades,” Ma said. “That kind of “I just think all of us are transfers to the golf team.” great golfers,” Kim said. “We practice every day and we work hard. We really put in the time and pracplayer, Matt Lloyd, to Purdue University, tice to give our best in our matches and but five upperclassmen are back in play well in our tournaments.” leadership roles this year to help the So, what sets the team apart this year? next generation of golfers continue the Experience. Each year, the top golf teams program’s legacy. At the helm of the in California earn the right to send some leadership for the new season are seniors of their golfers to the state championship. Daniel Kim, Wallace Lin, and Andrew This year, three golfers on the AMHS varsity Wong along with juniors Brian Ma and team have already participated in the state Aashish Achanta. Coach John Mosunic, tournament, so they’ll be able to mentor who has coached golf teams of various younger teammates. levels for 27 years, believes another “Last year, we had no idea we had the championship can happen. potential to win state, so this year we’re “They actually could repeat,” answering the season with more faith in Coach Mosunic said. “It could happen.” ourselves compared to last year,” said The team that accomplished so much junior Brian Ma. “Last year, we focused on last year was exceptionally young. The smaller goals, like making it to CCS and group of students swinging golf clubs in possibly on to NorCal, and never thinking the state tournament last year had three of making it to state.” grade levels represented and consisted of The members of the AMHS men’s golf two sophomores, one junior, and three seniors. team have become friends who support each other on and off the course. They Pictured at left: have friendships forged through personal Juniors Brian Ma and Aashish Achanta, plus seniors Wallace Lin, Andrew Wong, connections that extend far beyond their and Daniel Kim are the returning shared appreciation of golf. members of the varsity men’s golf team. “We’re more like brothers than Last year, they celebrated the program’s first state championship. teammates,” Ma said. “We don’t get jealous of each other. All the competitions are friendly.” Photography by Matthew Aguirre ’13. Six Monarchs gathered at a golf course in Pebble Beach and shot their best round of the year before walking off to indulge in hamburgers and sodas. One hour later, they learned they had made school history. As the numbers came in, the teammates learned they had compiled a score of 357, which was an impressive 10 shots clear of the next team, earning them the first state championship for golf in the history of the school. Since then, the varsity men’s golf team lost their top
The varsity men’s golf team compiled a score of 357 last year, an impressive 10 shots clear of the next team, earning them the first state championship for men’s golf in the history of the school.
It turns out that this family feeling might actually give the team a winning advantage, since in golf, staying relaxed is key to making your best swing. Feeling nervous can lead to bad shots and drives into the water, explained Daniel Kim. “Golf is such a mental sport. So if you feel pressure and you’re hitting the next shot, all that nervousness gets in your body,” Kim said. “So the most important thing with golf is to stay relaxed. We’re really good about doing that.” Starting in January, practice will resume and Coach Mosunic will be charged with bringing new golfers into the team.The returning upperclassmen are ready for the challenge of preparing these new teammates to carry on the school’s legacy. “I think most of it boils down to Mitty, the high school, how all of us are really closely knit, even among grades,” Ma said. “That kind of transfers to the golf team.”
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LEADERSHIP , MENTORSHIP, and FELLOWSHIP. By Patsy Mireles - Outreach Coordinator
Each summer, the Archbishop Mitty Genesis Outreach Program turns to current Archbishop Mitty students to help guide, lead, and mentor rising eighth graders through the I AM and Archbishop Romero summer camps. These camps are designed for high-achieving Latino and African American rising eighth grade students from local middle schools. During the camps, students focus on cultural identity, higher education, and social justice issues. Students have the opportunity to visit local colleges, hear from recent AMHS alumni who are Latino or African American, and engage in dialogue focused on marginalized groups. 10
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These Monarchs were mentors for rising eighth graders last summer. From left to right, the front row includes sophomores Paige Ashton and Marcus Stevenson, junior Maritza Robles, sophomore Denisse Velasco, and sophomore Bailey Phoenix. The back row includes junior Audrey VanValkenburg, sophomore Carter Avila-Linn, and junior Valeria Mendoza-Paniagua.
and activities, and provide students with an overall fun and welcoming environment. Last summer, current sophomores Paige Ashton, Bailey Phoenix, and Marcus Stevenson helped camp directors Mr. Greg Walker and Dr. Miel Wilson lead the I AM Camp. Sophomores Carter AvilaLinn and Denisse Velasco joined juniors Maritza Robles, Audrey VanValkenburg, and Valeria Mendoza-Paniagua as mentors for the Archbishop Romero Institute. These eight students demonstrated the importance of giving back to their communities while gaining useful leadership experience. “The best part about being a mentor is having the opportunity to celebrate our Latino culture,” said sophomore Carter Avila-Linn, who helped lead the Romero Institute. “In the process, I learned the importance of communication and time management.” Sophomore Bailey Phoenix, a mentor for the I AM Camp, echoed a similar sentiment. Mentoring helped her reach out to the next generation of campers and taught her a lot about leadership. “The best part about being a mentor was being able to help the campers learn more about themselves and who they are,” she said. “I learned that leadership doesn’t always mean taking the lead and knowing everything: It is understanding how to build a community together.” The success of the summer camps is due in large part to the dedication and hard work of each mentor. Their responsibility continues into the following school year when those eighth graders from the summer camps, who apply and are accepted, enroll at AMHS. Once on campus, the campers navigate the school both academically and socially with the help of their mentors. Those eighth graders, who were once nervous about joining the camps, often apply to become mentors themselves. Senior Brianna Robles, once a participant in the Romero Program directors rely heavily on AMHS student mentors Institute and a mentor, says, “The Romero Program strongly to manage the daily activities and model what it takes to be impacted my cultural identity and my decision to come to Mitty.” an effective and relatable leader. Seleted through a rigorous application process, mentors Harrison Peters, also a senior and a work during the summer and “I learned that leadership doesn’t always member of the first I AM Camp says, participate in monthly follow-up mean taking the lead and knowing “I am grateful for the mentorship I activities throughout the school everything: It is understanding how to received and the community the I year, serving as the bridge build a community together.” AM Camp gave me.” between adult leaders and eighth graders. They create a safe and open space that fosters growth and provides insight into the high school experience. But, Through these first-hand experiences, the I AM Camp and Archbishop Mitty Romero Institute continue to celebrate and their responsibilities do not end there. Mentors also lead small embrace diversity at AMHS. group discussions, engage eighth graders through icebreakers
COME TO CAMP! Any Latino or African American families interested in the Romero Summer Institute or I AM Camp for the summer of 2018 should contact Outreach Coordinator Patsy Mireles at pmireles@mitty.com.
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Meet The By Greg Walker - Director of Student Activities
Spirit can manifest itself in a variety of ways. In some instances, it’s a positive feeling of community during the school day. It can be class unity during an assembly when students applaud the achievements of their classmates. And when it comes to a sporting event, that’s where true spirit is on display for everyone to see. When Archbishop Mitty athletic contests take place, two words describe what you can expect… The PIT! The PIT began about four years ago, with a group of football players and other spirited students showed up at basketball games, creating cheers and dressing in festive outfits. The students embraced the idea of being loud, supporting their teams, and — most importantly — having a great time. Now, The PIT is synonymous with both the physical location of the AMHS student cheering section and the students who populate the area. Through years of adjustments and modifications, The PIT has found a formula that works… camaraderie, unity, school pride, and most of all, FUN! The model follows that of many popular colleges and universities. Students sign up to be in this club and stay informed of events and new cheers. Members pay dues and don t-shirts that only club members can wear. They are issued ID cards and check in at games where prizes are awarded based on participation. Other privileges include priority seating for traveling rooter buses and invitations to pre-game events. Being a member of The PIT is about more than just cheering for athletes. It’s about supporting the students who sit next to you in class. It’s about celebrating the effort of the person whose locker is next to yours. It says, “I acknowledge how much work you put into making our school successful, and we’re here to show you that you’re not alone.” The PIT not only provides fan support; it’s also another outlet for students to get involved in the school community. Senior Audrey Durham believes, “The PIT creates a contagious, positive energy, an environment where everyone can flourish. My fondest memories at Mitty all involve school spirit, and my strongest friendships found their roots while we supported the Monarchs together. The memories made and energy in the air created while a group of students join together to show their support are things that cannot not be replicated anywhere else.”
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PIT! Football Head Coach Keith Burns also sees the value of students supporting the football team on game nights. “There are many things that make our community special,” he said. “One of my favorites is our student cheer group, The PIT. They bring their best every Friday night. You can always count on their spirit and class… They are without a doubt our 12th man. The enthusiasm they bring is contagious, and the students have played a major role in every win we’ve had during my tenure as the head coach. I love and respect what they add to our team!” Fans are a key ingredient in a team’s success. The members of The PIT are leading that charge.
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Buzz?
Tell Me What’s Happening… AMHS Brings “Jesus Christ Superstar” to Stage By Doug Santana - Director of Performing Arts
Hailed by Time Magazine as, “Musical Theater Gold!”, “Bullets Over Broadway” is the story of a young playwright in desperate need of financial backing for his next show, who accepts money from a mobster with one condition: The benefactor’s ditzy, no-talent girlfriend has to play a lead role in the show. “Bullets Over Broadway” features a score of songs audience members remember and love from the 1920s and will transport audiences to an unforgettable night in the Golden Age of Broadway.
The Archbishop Mitty Performing Arts Department is shooting for the stars in the 2017-18 season by presenting a classic Andrew Lloyd Webber rock opera and two Bay Area high school premieres that will leave audiences rolling in the aisles. In October, The department opened its season with Webber’s legendary rock musical, “Jesus Christ Superstar.” Based on the Gospels of Matthew, Mark, Luke and John, “Jesus Christ Superstar” has been thrilling In addition to its theater season, the department will also present audiences around the world for more than forty years and features some additional performances that highlight the award-winning classic songs such as “I Don’t Know How To Love Him,” “What’s students sharing the stage with professional actors and musithe Buzz,” “Superstar,” and “Gethsemane.” This reimagined cians. The year kicked off with the first-ever production, directed and choreographed by Performing Arts Alumni Showcase on Saturday, Archbishop Mitty alumnus Joey Dippel ’09, JOIN US IN 2018 August 12th. This all-star alumni concert brings this timeless story into a contemporary starred two AMHS Performing Arts audience setting and features a cast and student One Man, favorites, Ryan Ballard ’13 and Maddie Ballard orchestra of more than 50 performers. Two Guvnors: ’15, plus other surprise alumni performers January 19th - 27th, 2018 from our award-winning dance, instrumental, In January, the department will take on the and theater programs. It was a smash success Bay Area high school premiere of the run-away Bullets Over Broadway: with our current students and alumni families West End and Broadway hit, “One Man, Two March 16th - 24th, 2018 alike. On Saturday, February 24th, the cast of Guvnors.” This hysterical farce, which made the sketch comedy group, Pardon My French, a star of late night host James Corden in the will lace up their comedy cleats as Team U.K. and the United States, follows the story of The Thomas Kinkade Archbishop Mitty in the ComedySportz High Francis Henshall and his attempt to work for Center for the Arts School League and take on a mystery opponent two guvnors and not get caught, all while feeding For tickets, call the box office (408) 342-4363 in an all-improvised comedy competition. To his ravenous appetite. Based on “The Servant of close out the special events, the jazz band will Two Masters,” this hilarious comedy, directed perform with a special guest in the Jazz in the AM Guest Artist by Mr. Doug Santana, Director of Performing Arts, features a Series in early March in the Thomas Kinkade Center for the Arts. live skiffle band, incredible slapstick comedy and audience participation, which will make this an unforgettable night of So what’s the buzz? Come down to campus and check out all of theater — not to be missed. the shows and concerts in 2017-18 and become part of another memorable Performing Arts season! In the spring, the department will present “Bullets Over Broadway,” based on the acclaimed 1994 film by Woody Allen.
Pictured to left: The AMHS production of “Jesus Christ Superstar” ran for two weekends with sold-out audiences.
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volunteers for the Oregon Shakespeare Festival, Ashland Food Project, and Ashland Independent Film Festival in Ashland, Oregon.
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TONY LUPINA has been chosen by San Jose State University’s Athletic Department as the preferred Real Estate partner of San Jose State Athletics.
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PHIL KLEINHEINZ just celebrated his 46th wedding anniversary with the most wonderful girl in the world. He and his wife, Kathy, were married during a mass officiated by AMHS counselor and French teacher, Father Jorge DaSilva, on August 28th, 1971. They are enjoying retired life following his 40-year career with the Santa Clara Fire Department.
JEFF WALSH retired from PepsiCo in 2014. He has returned to Santa Clara University as a student, auditing classes.
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JOE BAUER received the Austen Warburton Community Service Award this year from the Mission City Community Fund, an organization dedicated to enriching the quality of life in Santa Clara and Silicon Valley.
PAT WALSH retired in June after teaching at The Harker School for 41 years. He has three sons who also graduated from Mitty: Matt Walsh ’01, Danny Walsh ’03, and Kevin Walsh ’05. He spends as much time as he can with his two grandsons, Larry, 3, and Martin, 1.
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JENNIFER MURPHY-
MORRICAL
published a new children’s book: “What Do the Animals Say?” Find it online through Amazon or Barnes & Noble.
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DARICE (KERN ’79)
JOHNSON
moved to Vacaville, California. She is working as a preschool office manager and attends Woodland Community College. She is working towards a Bachelor of Arts in child development.
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LISA (HERLIHY ’81)
CARLSON
welcomed a new grandbaby to the family. Emmett Carlson was born on April 20th. DAN MEISTER
is still living the tropical life in South Florida. He is also traveling the world. He just hosted a private group of friends and clients on an 11-day, round-trip cruise starting in Rome. The trip began with a private mass in the Vatican by one of his priest friends stationed in Rome. Lots of fun and many blessings for all.
LYNETTE (PAROLA ’77) MYERS
THOMAS BURKE
has retired from St. Joseph’s Medical Center in Stockton, California. He worked for almost 41 years as a radiology instructor. He recently went to Madras, Oregon with his wife of 27 years to see the eclipse. He is enjoying traveling, collecting old books, and spoiling his grandchildren.
KEVIN FUREY retired in 2014 after a 27-year stint with the State of California. Since then, he has been relaxing, trying to get his health back, spending too much time on the computer, and watching TV.
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and his wife recently attended the induction ceremony for the Music Hall of Fame in honor of their friend Dan Fogelberg in Denver, Colorado. While there, they ran into another old friend… Garth Brooks.
TED KERR
’73
is still in private practice as a marriage, family, and child therapist in Santa Cruz County in Soquel. He also provides case consultation and supervision for other therapists. Last spring, he was asked to do a podcast. In it, he talks about unhealthy communication between couples and a small bit on infidelity. On the side, he is trying to get a movie script he wrote funded. LAWRENCE TODD has been married to KIM (SUMNDBERG ’74) TODD for 42 years. He has been the chief engineer at Intertek for 32 years and was ordained a permanent deacon in June of 2016. He also has one grandson.
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is still in the packaging industry. She has two beautiful daughters. Sarah, 30, is an operating room nurse at Lucile Packard and just had her first child, Nolan, in September. Stefani, 27, received her master’s degree and works as a child life specialist for the University of California, San Francisco. She is getting married next month. Lynette and her husband, Jay Myers, will celebrate their 35th wedding anniversary in 2018. It’s been a busy 40 years!!!
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PAUL BEHAN
recently traveled to Dublin, Ireland with his eighth-grade daughter, Kate, for the 2017 Irish Dance World Championships.
Share your updates with us! Visit mittyalumni.com to add your own class notes and read more about your classmates! LINDSAY (JOHNSON ’82) HABIAN
is a first-grade teacher in the Eureka Union School District in Granite Bay, California. She has been teaching first-grade students for 29 years!!! Yikes! She is also a realtor specializing in Placer and Sacramento counties. She has really enjoyed helping families, mainly from the Bay Area, relocate to this area.
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TIM MILLS
is teaching seventh and eighth grade social studies at Learning Foundation Performing Arts School in Gilbert, Arizona. He has also been working for Places! Productions Youth Theatre during the summers as an assistant director and stage manager. It has been a pleasure teaching and working with talented actors, singers, and dancers!
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HEATHER HALE
directed a feature comedy, “Rolling Romance,” which she co-wrote. Her book, “How to Work the Film & TV Markets: A Guide for Content Creators,” was published by Focal Press on July 28th.
VINCENT ODDO
and his summer bowling league team at Homestead Bowl finished the season in first place! In addition to bowling, he is currently volunteering as a reader at Learning Ally in the Palo Alto/Menlo Park area and just completed recording one of his all-time favorite books: Judy Blume’s “Tales of a Fourth-Grade Nothing.” He enjoys being able to use his talents to help others.
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MICHELLE (POCHE ’86)
FLAHERTY
was named Palo Alto’s deputy city manager in July. This position brings her back to California after multiple roles in the public sector on the east coast.
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PAUL GIGUERE is working and finishing up graduate school at Saint Mary’s College of California.
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CAMERON SMITH
married
ELIZABETH (MOUL ’06) SMITH
on July 15th.
MEGHAN GALLAHER
is getting married
in June. SUE PHILLIPS,
the current AMHS women’s basketball coach, was honored with the Coaching for Life Academy Women’s Coach of the Year award in late August!
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ALLYSON CARDINALE
got married to Brian Kohler on August 12th in San Juan Capistrano, California.
TODD CRONIN TORAL
is a partner at Jenner & Block, an international law firm. He is living in Pacific Palisades with his wife, Kris, and son, Bennett. He is currently studying for a master’s degree in international relations at Harvard.
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RACHEL RUGGIERO and her 12-year-old daughter recently started their own concession and outdoor game rental business after being inspired by watching every episode of “Shark Tank” together. She has found that it has been a wonderful way to teach her daughter valuable leadership skills and also allows extra quality time together. The business is called Sparkle Party Rentals and delivers and picks up rental items for local parties and events throughout the South Bay. The company was recently featured on the cover of a local newspaper. They are thriving and having so much fun!
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MAUREEN (HOLT ’96)
NIBECKER
recently opened up a hand-stamped jewelry business called Esther’s Necklaces to support anti-human trafficking efforts in Latin America. The ladies in the program receive a necklace as a graduation present to remind them of their new identity in Christ. You can check out the website at esthersnecklaces.com.
RUBEN DARIO VILLA
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GUILLERMO GOMEZ is currently a lead sales engineer for Ener-Core Power, a renewable energy company. He was previously a mechanical engineer for them, developing the clean energy gas turbine technology and now is their lead sales person, selling the power stations and managing municipal energy projects. He is also the chief sales officer for Velu Fur, which is currently getting a lot of traction in Los Angeles and Las Vegas. The company is a faux fur coat company. The market for the coats started with Burning Man and music festivals, such as SnowGlobe, but it is now expanding to boutique clothing retailers and ice bars in the U.S. and Europe.
and his wife bought a home in Gilroy less than a year ago and have done quick work of filling it up. They have a 14-month-old daughter and a baby boy due on Thanksgiving. He has been at Google full-time for almost two years as a visual designer for Google Maps. His most recent launch was the redesign of Google Earth. This entailed rebranding and reintroducing Google Earth to a new generation of users. He is also the brand lead for HOLA, the Hispanic Google Network. In addition to working at Google, he also founded a Latino/Chicano pop culture-inspired line of air fresheners in 2015 called Fúchila Fresheners, which has been featured on many major media outlets. Lastly, Ruben has continued his career as a working artist. His latest series “Chicle-Pop” calls upon nostalgic imagery created entirely from chiclets (small Mexican chewing gum). You can find pictures and articles on the first piece in the series, Frida4587, if you Google “chiclet frida.”
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TAYLOR (MINNERY ’09)
MILLER
married her high school sweetheart Steve Miller! They recently celebrated their one year anniversary and are living in Cheyenne, Wyoming. She is an elementary school teacher and Steve is an independent video game developer.
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JULIA REID CURTIS
graduated with a master’s degree in architecture from the University of California, Los Angeles.
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CODY KING just started his second year teaching computer science and robotics at Pioneer High School.
NICK SCHOTT
released his album, “Shadows of Fire,” this summer. You can check it out at nickschott.band.
ASHLEY WATSON graduated with a Master of Science in sports administration in May. She also recently got married on July 15th.
TARA VANOOTEGHEM-LIGGETT
welcomed a baby girl, Kingsley Faith Liggett, into the world in July!
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LINDA NGUYEN
recently started her M.D. and Master of Arts in bioethics and health policy at Loyola University Chicago Stritch School of Medicine on a full-tuition scholarship for the master’s degree. Her goal is to
become a physician and ethics consultant, serving on ethics committees at hospitals and academic medical centers. This past year, she developed undergraduate public service programs at the Haas Center for Public Service at Stanford University. She graduated from Stanford in 2016 with a Bachelor of Science in biology and a minor in philosophy. In addition to her graduate studies, she was recently accepted as a member of Chicago Onyx Dance Alliance, a professional, competitive hip-hop dance team.
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JAZMYN JACKSON and the USA Softball Women’s National Team won gold at the Pan American Championship in August, shutting out Mexico 9-0 in the final game.
’16
POLINA EDMUNDS
joined Kristi Yamaguchi and other ice skaters for a very special event to support early childhood literacy in September at the SAP Center in San Jose. GIAN PANCIPANCI
received a full-ride scholarship from the Army ROTC program for the remainder of his time in college.
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Last August, we hosted the very first Legacy BBQ Potluck. Alumni who are current parents – and their families – were invited to this very special event to kick off the school year. Families enjoyed getting to know one another over lunch and a few friendly games of cornhole on the new Elfrink Terrace.
Legacy BBQ Potluck
eted Jose Castanon ’86 gre ent par an hm fres w fello z. Sylvia (Guel ’87) Rui
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Current Mon archs posed for a group photo. r ’85) Smith and Michelle (Alexande Smith ’18 and iley Ha , ers her daught showed off some Andrea Smith ’20, de. Pri Monarch
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Mini Monarchs Lo la Fijman and Lily Castanon engaged in a game of cornhole.
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YEAR REUNION
The Class of 2012 celebrated their five-year reunion with style. The event was held on Friday, August 4th, at Los Gatos Bar & Grill in downtown Los Gatos. Everyone had a great time catching up about their post-college lives. Class of 2013, see you this summer!
Chrysanna Daley ’12, Alex Shoup ’12, Marissa McPeak ’12, and Anna Shah-Nazarian ’12 caught up over drinks and appetizers.
A group of alumni had fun in the photo booth.
Alisha Dua ’12, Wesley Chan ’12, Ryan Kapur ’12, Grace Hase ’12, Melanie Mascarenhas ’12, and Sruthi Ramaswami ’12 gathered for a group photo.
Madison Salom ’12 and Sarina Soriano ’12 posed for a photo.
Julia E. Graham ’12, Katie Conroy ’12, Sarina Soriano ’12, Mikelle Foster ’12, and Noah Pederson ’12 reminisced about their years in high school.
The Class of 2012 gathered for a group photo.
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Reunions ALUMNI WEEKEND
On October 21st, the classes of 1972, 1977, 1982, 1987, 1992, 1997, 2002, and 2007 returned to campus to celebrate their milestone reunions. More than 250 attendees enjoyed tours of campus, dinner, dancing, and lots of photo opportunities, including a photo booth.
1977 – Gerry (Martin ’77) Rice, Stellie (D’Angelo ’77) Quinn, Stewart Fine ’77, and Leonard Pugh ’77 took advantage of a perfect photo opportunity in front of an AMHS backdrop.
1992 – Keely (Maiberger ’92) Burnham, Mark Rodriguez ’92, Brian Barbier ’92, and Diane (Kluck ’92) Jensen reminisced about their high school days.
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1982 – Christine (Michaud ’82) Fox, Kevin Moore ’82, Annette (Metzler ’82) Pitcher, Randy George ’82, Michelle LoBue ’82, and Kim (Stevens ’82) Engdahl danced the night away.
1997 – Dasha Plaza, Simon Plaza ’97, and Daniel Weaver ’97 got some fresh air outside.
1987 – The Class of 1987 had some fun with their group photo.
1997 – The Class of 1997 posed for a group photo at their 20-year reunion.
1972 – The Class of 1972 gathered for their class photo.
1977 – Former classmates Saundra (Taylor ’77) Leonard and Joan (Russell ’77) Downey got to celebrate their 40-year reunion while their daughters Whitney Leonard ’07 and Megan Downey ’07 celebrated their 10-year reunion.
1987 – Paul Bueno, Jim Bojorquez ’87, Guillermo Montes ’87, Audrey Van den Akker ’87, Lidia (Chavez ’87) Segoviano, Brenda (Streu ’87) Bueno, Sylvia (Guel ’87) Ruiz, and Roseanne (Lipari ’87) Smith had some fun before heading to the dance floor.
2007 – Members of the Class of 2007 reconnected over dinner.
1977 – James Wollbrinck ’77 and Chris Enfantino ’77 caught up with Mason Kimont, the AMHS Executive Director of Advancement.
1992 - Members of the Class of 1992 snapped a photo before sitting down for dinner.
2007 – Amanda Rotella ’07, Catherine Brady ’07, and Johnette Besseling ’07 enjoyed catching up before heading to the gym for dinner and dancing.
1992 - Brian Eagleson ’92, Erin McEnery ’92, Hope (Guel ’92) Reed, and Robert Jones ’92 smiled for the camera.
2007 – Lauren Bedell ’07, Michael Dean ’07, Jeffrey DeBarr ’07, and Kelsey DeBarr reconnected before dinner.
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Clockwise from top left: Members of the Class of 1987 reconnected in the Alumni Section. Hall of Fame Members waved to the crowd during their ceremony at halftime. Kiely Schmidt ’02, David Yocke ’02 and his son, and Mary Jane Schmidt took some time to catch up. Mason Kimont, the AMHS Executive Director of Advancement, joined Stephanie Federwisch ’07, Maggie Huttlinger ’11, Catherine Scally ’07, Mary Kate Bernal ’07, Matt Kirmse ’07, and Michael Dean ’07 to cheer on the Monarchs. Shayan Alam ’99, his wife Shazia Alam, and their son kept warm while watching the Monarchs take on the Lancers.
ALUMNI NIGHT UNDER THE LIGHTS The annual Night Football Game held on the AMHS campus has officially been renamed the Hall of Fame Game. The game against the St. Francis Lancers took place on Friday, October 20th. Many alumni returned to campus to cheer on the Monarchs from the exclusive alumni section at the east end zone. The Athletics Department also hosted a Hall of Fame reception for individual and special category Hall of Fame members before the game. At halftime, the group was honored with a special ceremony. 22 ARCHBISHOP MITTY MAGAZINE
Alumni Picnic &
BBQ
The Alumni Picnic and Kickball Game took place on Saturday, October 21st. Monarchs of all ages enjoyed food from Sam’s Bar-B-Que, owned by Sam Carlino ’86, and delicious ice cream from Mission City Creamery, owned by Chris Leahy, the parent of Monarchs Madison Leahy ’15 and Samuel Leahy ’17. Entertainment included a bounce house, crafts, and face painting. Finally, everyone enjoyed a casual game of kickball to finish off the day. Karin (Gorman ’87) Russell, John Russell, and their daughter took a break from cornhole to snap a photo.
The kickball teams were ready to play.
Mini Monarchs Samantha and Hailey, daughters of Robin (Ferrari ’92) Blinderman and Chris Blinderman, quickly took advantage of the face painting station.
Shayan Alam ’99 assisted his son with coloring an Archie mask.
Christine (Reierson ’82) Marti and Rick Opps posed for a picture after checking in for the picnic.
Upcoming Alumni Events! For more information visit mittyalumni.com.
Alumni Baseball Game Saturday, February 24th Bill Barone Field
Monarch Day of Giving - Volunteer Day Saturday, March 3rd
Mitty Auction Saturday, April 14th Dolce Hayes Mansion
30th Annual Alumni & Friends Golf Tournament Monday, May 7th Cinnabar Hills Golf Club
On Monday, September 4th, the field hockey team started a new Labor Day tradition with the ALUMNAE FIELD HOCKEY GAME at John Mise Park. Former and current teammates gathered together for a scrimmage on the field and then enjoyed a potluck dinner provided by current field hockey parents. FALL 2017 23
In Remembrance
Through October 31st, 2017
The Archbishop Mitty family requests that you join us in prayer for the following members of our community and their families.
Amelia Advincula Grandmother of Jonah Advincula ’19
Rolando Gomez Grandfather of Haley Tena ’20
Arthur Leavitt Father of Janet Fenker (AMHS faculty)
Alyssa Almogela Cousin of Rebecca Sue Cabagbag ’21
Nikolas Guardado Cousin of Amanda Cerrillo ’21
Baltazar Liston Great-uncle of Hana DeGuzman ’18 and Marcus DeGuzman ’21
Melissa (Lane) Armato Class of ’92
Madeline Herlihy Mother of Mark Herlihy ’80 and Lisa (Herlihy ’81) Carlson
Tyler Baker Class of ’98 Paz Balance Grandmother of Roel Abuel ’19 Olivia Beahm Mother of John Beahm (AMHS staff) Kim Blair Wife of Steve Blair ’74
Francisco Nabanag Jr. Grandfather of Alyssa Matyskiewicz ’21
George Herrera Father of Steve Herrera ’72 (AMHS faculty) and grandfather of Mark Herrera ’03, Megan Herrera ’06, and Carmen Herrera ’10
Inocencia Nabanag Grandmother of Alyssa Matyskiewicz ’21
Richard Hile Class of ’71
Virginia Ortiz Mother of Raymond Ortiz ’96 and Daniel Ortiz ’02
Thanh Thi Hoang Grandmother of Brandon Hoang ’18
Maria Del Carmen Corona Great-aunt of Maritza Robles ’19 and Brianna Robles ’16
Guadalupe Jimenez Grandfather of Caitlin Jimenez ’18
Ruth Coronado Grandmother of Marissa Ramos ’18
Ron Jussen Class of ’82
Ralph John Cruz Uncle of Haley Marquez ’21
Winnona Kelly Grandmother of David Calvert ’21
Francis Diaz Grandmother of Brianna Robles ’21
Hope LaTourrette Second cousin of Fionnuala LaTourrette ’20
Janet Oleson Grandmother of Liam Oleson ’18
Manuel Ponciano Grandfather of Alexa Ponciano ’21 and Devin Ponciano ’21 Peter Smyth Grandfather of Sophia Mendoza ’18 Bud Stephenson Grandfather of Madelyn Whalen ’18, Thomas Reynolds ’08, Sean Whalen ’08, and Christine Whalen ’05 Jeanne Truelsen Grandmother of Stephanie (Waite ’02) King and Tyler Waite ’05 and mother-inlaw to Regent Emeritus Pat Waite Sue Wang Grandmother of Leslie Wang ’18
So faith, hope, love remain, these three; but the greatest of these is love. 1 Corinthians 13:13
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FROM THE ARCHIVES
This photo survives from day s gone by at Archbishop Mitt y. Can you tell us anything abou t this picture? Do you know these peop le? If you can enlighten us, we’d love to learn the mysteries of this image.
Email us in the Alumni Offi ce at alumni@mitty.com.
From the last issue: Based on your responses, this photo shows Ryan Cooling ’89 and Brian O’Hearn ’89 with their dates at Senior Prom, which was held at the San Francisco Gift Center. Thank you for helping us solve this mystery!
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