Engineering a Better Future Students Learn College Skills While Asking Scientific Questions
Table of Contents CAMPUS NEWS
2 Engineering a Better Future
Monarchs participating in the Synopsys Science Fair are using laboratory skills and mathematical algorithms to explore real world problems.
6 Monarch Legacy
The Caputo Weight Training Facility got a makeover this summer, including new equipment and flooring which nearly doubles the space where students can work out.
8 Broadway at the Kinkade
This fall, students shared the stage with Broadway star Adam Pascal. The Tony Award-nominated actor led an audition workshop for the school’s advanced acting class.
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The community comes alive during basketball season. Learn why this intramural basketball tournament brings crowds to the stands.
President Tim Brosnan Principal Kate Caputo Associate Principal Keith Mathews Assistant Principal/Dean of Students Jim Fallis Chief Financial Officer Cathie Whalen Executive Director of Advancement Mason Kimont Chief Information Officer Eric Anderson Director of Admissions Katherine Wesmiller Director of Athletics Brian Eagleson
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Monarchs don’t come to campus to take it easy. Students live out the school year's liturgical theme song, “Change the World,” by Derek Minor, when they see the image and likeness of God in those around them.
Director of Campus Ministry Tim Wesmiller Director of Performing Arts Doug Santana Director of Student Activities Greg Walker
OTHER NEWS
Director of Communications Katie Helland
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Outreach
22 Monarchs Coast to Coast
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Class Notes
23 Hall of Fame Game
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Five Year Reunion
24 In Remembrance
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Monarch Fest
25 From the Archives
Leadership In Catholic Education
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 Communications Office at the address below. AMHS Communications Office 5000 Mitty Avenue San Jose, California 95129-1897 Change of address or mailing inquiries are handled through the Advancement Office: (408) 252-3923.
Dear Friends, Over twenty-five years ago in an address to Mitty supporters, I shared my vision for our school: “to be the best Catholic, college prep high school imaginable.” And this oft-quoted phrase, having stood the test of time, has been adopted as our official school vision statement. Practically speaking, to be the best Catholic college prep high school imaginable demands of us that we do a whole lot of things exceptionally well. From building robots to leading retreats, from pumping iron in the weight room to stretching our mental muscles in the classroom—our pursuit of excellence in a wide variety of eclectic activities is limited only by our collective imagination. This edition of the Archbishop Mitty Magazine offers a view into this multi-faceted enterprise. For example, Mitty’s commitment to a state-of-the art STEM education is featured in the first several pages. Supported by the recent addition of first-class facilities, AMHS has become an unquestioned leader in preparing students to pursue university studies and eventual careers in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics. A quick look at the number of students voluntarily challenging themselves to participate in science and math competitions is testament to a culture here that encourages academic risk taking. Appropriate risk-taking that leads to success is not limited, however, to the traditional classroom. On a daily basis, hundreds of our student athletes are motivated by their surroundings in our recently renovated Caputo weight-training facility (p.7). As our prominently displayed “I am a Monarch” creed proclaims, “The Monarch name carries a legacy of selflessness and a commitment to one another.” The kinds of passion and commitment to selflessness manifested in the science lab or weight room are also clearly seen in our Performing Arts Department. After all, at what other high school would a Tony Award-nominated Broadway star spend a full day at school teaching and performing with students. That is exactly what happened earlier this year when Adam Pascal visited Mitty and generously shared his award-winning talents with our community (p. 9). What a magical day. Please enjoy this look inside this magical place. And thank you for all you do to help us in our ongoing quest to create the best Catholic, college prep high school imaginable. God’s Blessings,
Tim Brosnan AMHS President
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Engineering a Better Future Students Learn College Skills While Asking Scientific Questions By Katie Helland - Director of Communications
During her freshman year of high school, senior Chaelee Park was using a worm model to look at alternative ways to treat diabetes. The independent research project was inspired by something Park came across while working on her Christian Service hours. “As a freshman, I volunteered with autistic children. One of the kids had diabetes and the parents were expressing how challenging it is to give the insulin shots every day,” Park said. “So from that, I became interested in more effective treatment methods for diabetes.” Park is one of more than a dozen Monarchs who participated in the Synopsys Science Fair last year, using laboratory skills and mathematical algorithms to explore real world problems outside the classroom. Park plans on pursuing a career in medicine and
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has been learning biotech skills, like micropipetting, which are setting her up for success in college. Park and other Monarchs work with Science Fair Coordinator, Dr. Thuy-Anh Nguyen, who mentors them, teaches the basics of experimental design, and reviews project proposals. For students like Park, the science fair experience can be a launching pad to other opportunities. By Park’s junior year, she was able to use the skills she learned working on her project for the science fair to secure an internship with Stanford University’s Stary Labs, where she is studying the effects of morphine on stroke patients. “She’s the kind of research student we’re trying to motivate,” Dr. Nguyen said. “She’s gotten to the point where she’s a senior now, and she has so many opportunities.”
C. Elegans
Senior Chaelee Park worked with C. Elegans, a type of microscopic worm commonly used in research, to test the effectiveness of traditional diabetes medications compared to herbal medicine. Today, she works at Stanford University’s Stary Labs, where she uses many of the skills she learned on campus.
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Many of the students Dr. Nguyen works with are also involved in multiple co-curricular activities, which allow them to pull from a variety of skills and experiences when formulating scientific questions for projects. Co-curriculars that help the young scientists develop strong speaking and writing skills are especially helpful. “The science fair is a combination of everything you learn as a student,” Dr. Nguyen said. “You’ve got to have good critical thinking skills. You have to be good at math. And you need good English skills because you have to be able to communicate what you find in research papers. Our speech and debate kids actually do really well because they’re really good at presenting their work.” It’s not just future scientists that find a niche at the faire. Young mathematicians are finding a place as well. Just last year, junior Akhilesh Balasingam won first place at the Synopsys Science Fair for a project that used calculus, Newton’s Method, and Kirchhoff’s Laws to improve computing speeds to better support advanced artificial intelligence algorithms. The project combined Balasingam’s favorite subjects: mathematics and physics.
Dr. Thuy-Anh Nguyen wants to see high school students explore questions using the scientific method. Each year, she helps students work on projects for the Synopsys Science Fair. She hosts weekly workshops, where she teaches Monarchs basic biotech and lab skills, including how to use a micropipette.
MONARCHS IN SCIENCE Monarchs participate in a variety of science fairs and contests each school year. Here are just a few: SYNOPSYS SCIENCE FAIR: This is the local science fair, which is open to students in sixth grade through high school who live in Santa Clara County. Winners have the opportunity to advance to the California Science and Engineering Fair. CALIFORNIA SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING FAIR: Students who win top honors at local, county, and regional science fairs get a chance to compete here. The grand prize? $5,000 for the best project in each category of competition. Six division winners get the opportunity to advance to the Intel International Science and Engineering Fair. INTEL INTERNATIONAL SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING FAIR: This is the highest level contest run by the Society for Science and the Public, a nonprofit that focuses on expanding STEM research and education. Students from across the country compete together. Their work is judged based on scientific thought, creativity, and clarity. The grand prize? $75,000. GOOGLE SCIENCE FAIR: Run by Google, one of Archbishop Mitty High School’s most famous Silicon Valley neighbors, this fair lets students explore ideas that have the power to shape the world. The grand prize? A $50,000 scholarship. REGENERON TALENT SEARCH: This is the nation’s oldest and most prestigious math and science competition for high school seniors. The grand prize? A $250,000 award and some serious prestige as alumni of the talent search have gone on to win the National Medal of Science and the Nobel Prize.
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MONARCHS IN MATH Last year, Monarchs participated in several rounds of tests offered by the Mathematical Association of America and the California Mathematics League. These exams ask Monarchs to apply problem solving skills they learn in class to new situations. “In the higher level math classes, what we do is set kids up to go into majors like engineering, in which they have to get a minor in mathematics,” said Bill Abb, an AP Calculus teacher. “We’re setting them up for computer science… And a few kids get math degrees.” The MAA competitions consist of three tests used by educators to identify talent and recognize analytical skills. The first test is the AMERICAN MATHEMATICS COMPETITION (AMC), a 75-minute test with 25 questions. Last spring, about 300,000 students from across the nation took the AMC, including more than a hundred Monarchs. From that exam, students can qualify for the AMERICAN INVITATIONAL MATHEMATICS EXAMINATION (AIME), a 3-hour test with 15 questions. Last year, seven Monarchs including senior Bharat Narayanasamy, juniors Richard Wu and Rachel Ryu, and sophomore Riley Kong took this exam with many scoring in the top 1 - 2.5 percent of performers in the nation. The top 1-2 percent of all performers on that test are invited to compete for spots in the UNITED STATES OF AMERICA MATHEMATICAL OLYMPIAD. Monarchs also participate in the California Mathematics League exam, which is a 30-minute test with six questions. Originally, participating Monarchs took this test in the theater but the demand for the exam has grown so much that the school now opens three to four additional classrooms to test takers.
The Monarch advanced to the California Science and Engineering Fair, where his project was named the Best High School Project of the Year, earning him a $5,000 prize and a chance to compete at the Intel International Science and Engineering Fair later that month. At the Intel fair, he earned another cash prize in the embedded systems category. Working on this project taught Balasingam how to work through obstacles. “Obviously one thing it taught me is perseverance,” Balasingam said. “A large amount of my project was coding and writing Python code, specifically. There were obviously a lot of bugs. When you write the code, it’s kind of hard to find the bugs.” Ms. Kate Slevin, Science Department Chair, notes that science curriculum in the last five years has moved toward learning through hands-on experiences, like labs and projects. With this transition, more students are seeking independent research opportunities when the school day ends. Science fairs continue to provide opportunities for Monarchs to take up the challenge of using the scientific method to study the world around them. “We really want them to take the scientific method to the next level. To ask a question, develop an experiment, and then communicate it,” said Ms. Slevin. “We’re actively encouraging our students to participate and assisting them so they become better scientists. It’s not about the medal. It’s about making these students better researchers so when they go to college, they already have this experience.”
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MONARCH LEGACY
WEIGHT ROOM MAKEOVER INCLUDES MORE SPACE, CELEBRATES TRADITION OF EXCELLENCE By Katie Helland - Director of Communications When senior Derrick Chiou walks down Monarch Alley on his At every turn, the changes to the weight room remind way to the weight room each day, he passes underneath a group student-athletes of their identity as Monarchs. On one wall, a mural with photos of team celebrations sits on top of words from of 8-foot-tall banners showing alumni who have represented the Monarchs over the years. The weight room itself looks different this the program’s athletic creed. “We want student-athletes to understand that they are a fall with new equipment, the Archbishop Mitty monogram “AM” bridge between a proud past and a bright future,” said Athletics illuminated on the wall, and words from the athletic program’s Director Brian Eagleson. “They have a responsibility to conduct creed on display. “It's amazing,” said Chiou, who is part of the varsity themselves in a certain way, to compete with passion and football team. “There is way more space than before, really enthusiasm, and to embrace the challenges and effort required to wear the Black & Gold.” allowing guys to move and lift with a The pillars of the weight room also purpose. Also, with the ‘AM’ in there, and “WE WANT STUDENT-ATHLETES display words from the creed including words from the creed, it really pushes TO UNDERSTAND THAT THEY ARE “passion,” “effort,” “enthusiasm,” “honor,” you to work harder. You are constantly A BRIDGE BETWEEN A PROUD PAST “selflessness,” and “commitment.” Chiou’s reminded when you are tired and want to AND A BRIGHT FUTURE. favorite word is “passion.” It’s passion quit, to push through the pain. How you that keeps him coming back to practice work is how you honor the Mitty name.” THEY HAVE A RESPONSIBILITY on the hardest days. The weight room opened its doors TO CONDUCT THEMSELVES IN A “While the other words are also in 2008 as an approximately 4,100 CERTAIN WAY, TO COMPETE important, with passion everything will square foot facility designed to take WITH PASSION AND ENTHUSIASM, fall into place,” Chiou said. “In order to do the athletic program’s tradition of something to your full potential, you have excellence to the next level through AND TO EMBRACE THE regular strength training. The remodel CHALLENGES AND EFFORT REQUIRED to love what you do. No matter how talented you are, without passion, when times get that occurred this past summer includes TO WEAR THE BLACK & GOLD.” tough, you are going to fold… Passion new Ecore flooring from Sorinex that allows you to enjoy what you are doing nearly doubles the number of platforms and helps you get through the highs and where students can work out during Brian Eagleson the lows.” class and after school. The Athletics Athletics Director Senior Julia Cabri, who is part of the Department also added Assault Bikes, Concept2 Rowers, and Assault Treadmills. This new equipment varsity volleyball team, prefers to look at a different word when she starts a workout. This fall season, she was one of five seniors was brought in with the help of Monarch Jason Khalipa ’04, a who set the tone for the volleyball team. Crossfit Champion who is now the CEO of NorCal CrossFit. “My favorite word is ‘commitment,’” Cabri said. “I also think “We made the changes to get more functional space in this word highlights all six of the words together: committing mythe weight room,” said Brett Nichols, the Sports Performance self to selflessness, giving my best effort, playing passionately and Program Coordinator. “Now we can get more student athletes enthusiastically, and honoring my school, those who came before in the weight room.” me, and those yet to come.”
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Last fall, the athletics department introduced this creed, which was given to every student-athlete. This year, these words were printed on the walls of the weight room:
I AM A MONARCH THE MONARCH NAME CARRIES A LEGACY OF SELFLESSNESS AND A COMMITMENT TO ONE ANOTHER. WHEN I PUT ON THE BLACK AND GOLD, I TAKE NOTHING FOR GRANTED. I COMPETE WITH PASSION AND ENTHUSIASM. I HONOR MY TEAM, MY SCHOOL, AND MY FAMILY WITH MY EFFORT. I HONOR ALL WHO CAME BEFORE AND THOSE YET TO COME. MY WORD IS MY BOND. I AM A MONARCH.
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at the Kinkade By Doug Santana - Director of Performing Arts
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Every Broadway musical fan has their favorite cast album. Perhaps you are a fan of the classics and enjoy keeping it “Cool” with the original cast recording of West Side Story, or you love being “In the Room Where It Happens” by listening to the contemporary smash musical, Hamilton, or like many of us who were in high school or college in the late 1990s, you wore out your double disc CD of RENT, the rock musical that forever changed the landscape of what a Broadway musical could be. Now imagine the opportunity to sit in the Kinkade Center for the Arts and hear in an intimate setting that voice you’ve heard hundreds of times on the CD singing “One Song, Glory.” If you were fortunate enough to be at the Broadway at the Kinkade Concert on Friday, August 23rd, then that’s exactly what you experienced when the audience was entertained by Tony Award-nominated Broadway star, Adam Pascal. Not only did Pascal perform in the Kinkade Theatre, but he also spent the afternoon working with performing arts students. He taught an audition workshop for the Advanced Acting class, coaching them on the songs and monologues they will be using at their upcoming college auditions for musical theatre and acting programs. Pascal spoke to the students about his career as a Broadway, television, and film actor. He answered their questions about the entertainment industry. He also gave insightful and sage advice that the approximately 100 students who attended the workshop soaked in. Pascal later joined the cast of the Broadway at the Kinkade Concert, which featured the award-winning jazz choir, Kind of Blue, and alumni guest artist, Mimi Robinson ’09, for an evening of music and storytelling that our community will never forget. Robinson, who starred in the national tour of Rodgers and Hammerstein’s Cinderella and How the Grinch Stole Christmas, and has performed for the Disney Cruise Line, opened the concert with a collection of songs that shared her journey as a performer from her time at Archbishop Mitty to her life as a professional actress in New York City. Pascal took the stage with his acoustic guitar for the second half of the show. In addition to performing material from RENT, Pascal shared stories from his career and sang songs from other Broadway shows he has starred in including Something Rotten and Cabaret. The evening finished with Kind of Blue joining Pascal onstage to sing “Seasons of Love.” It was an emotional experience for students and the community to have these two worlds colliding right in our own backyard. When you meet a celebrity you admire from afar, you can only hope that they won’t disappoint the image of what you hope they will be like in your mind, and Pascal was as kind and generous with our students as we could have ever hoped. It was such a pleasure to have him on campus. Judging by the enthusiastic response from our students and audience, we hope to continue to bring future professional artists and programming to our campus.
MEET THE ACTOR Here’s a list of some of the shows Adam Pascal has starred in since taking the stage: RENT - Roger Davis (original cast, Tony nomination) Aida - Radames Cabaret - Master of Ceremonies Memphis - Huey Chicago - Billy Flynn Something Rotten - Shakespeare Disaster! - Chad Pretty Woman - Edward Lewis
This fall, Monarchs attended an after-school workshop with Tony Award-nominated Broadway Star Adam Pascal, who helped students in the advanced acting class perfect their audition monologues.
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AMBA Jamba
ARCHBISHOP MITTY BASKETBALL ASSOCIATION JAMBOREE
Intramural Basketball
By Greg Walker - Director of Student Activities
The Archbishop Mitty community comes alive during basketball season. Our teams have garnered much success over the years, and students love being in the cheering section. While cheering for games, Monarchs can be loud, escape winter weather, and be in an environment with energy, enthusiasm, and constant excitement. But what brings our students equal joy is when they can take their own skills to the court. Back in 2006, Archbishop Mitty hosted its first Archbishop Mitty Basketball Association Jamboree (AMBA Jamba), a co-ed intramural basketball tournament. On that evening, more than 150 students on 24 teams battled on the court for the title of intramural champions. Students chose their own team names and designed uniforms for the event. Some names like “Bass Pro Ballers” and “Chicken Noodle Hoop” were pretty bold, and others, like “Hoops! We Did It Again” and “Silence of the Slams” were just silly. Although the number of teams is now capped at 16, Monarchs are still encouraged to be creative with their names and uniforms, which makes the night more fun for everyone. The premise of the night remains the same as the original evening more than a decade ago. The idea is to give students who love playing basketball but aren’t on school teams the chance to compete in an activity while also building community. The teams are co-ed with a maximum of seven players. Parents and friends line the court as they watch participants impersonate starters like
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Steph Curry and LeBron James. The action ranges from comical to intensely competitive with fun mixed in throughout. And just to be safe, a member of the medical training staff is available to address any aches, pains, or leg cramps. “Intramural Basketball at Mitty is one of my favorite times of the year,” said senior Mia Caldwell. “Students are able to show their creativity through original uniforms and passion for basketball without the stress of a title like ‘varsity.’” A key element in the tournament’s success has been the involvement of the men’s and women’s basketball teams. Each year, varsity head coaches Sue Phillips and Tim Kennedy help make the tournament happen by providing varsity players to serve as game officials. “It’s important that our players be involved and give back to the community,” said Coach Kennedy. “The student body does a great job of supporting us from the stands and in the PIT, so this is always a fun chance for players to give back to their classmates.” In the end, AMBA Jamba is one of the most fun nights of the school year. The teams in the championship game and the winner of the consolation bracket receive gift cards to restaurants, while the overall winner also gets a trophy. Despite the aching muscles and sore limbs that follow, students love intramural basketball. AMBA Jamba is a staple on campus, and we look forward to continuing the tradition!
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CHANGE THE WORLD By Tim Wesmiller - Director of Campus Ministry This is an excerpt from Mr. Wesmiller's address to the student body at the opening assembly in August.
Pope Francis asks young people to change the world and not hide their gifts by spending their lives on couches in what he calls “couch paralysis,” which comes from confusing happiness with a couch. A couch makes us feel comfortable, calm, safe, and free of pain and fear. A couch allows us to stay home without needing to work at — or worry about — anything.
We did not come to Mitty to vegetate, to take it easy, to make our lives comfortable. No, we came for another reason: to leave our mark and “Change the World.” The lyrics to this school year’s liturgical theme song, “Change the World,” by Derek Minor, echo Pope Francis’ plea to get off the couch and be a light to the world. The lyrics say: Beautiful people don’t you know you’re made in God’s image? The image of greatness Why don’t we see God’s reflection inside one another? And all of our faces? This is your moment. It’s time to change the world.
On the first day of school, Campus Ministry introduces the liturgical theme song for the school year to the student body. Seniors in LIFE Team choreograph dance moves to go with the lyrics and teach freshmen, sophomores, and juniors the song during the assembly.
We are made in the image and likeness of God. It’s incredibly important to not just say this truth, but understand, believe, and live this truth. We are made perfectly and are built with the capacity to love perfectly. When we learn to love ourselves as God loves us, we come to realize all our gifts and talents come from God. They are what make us great, and they become light for a broken world. So, why do we live in a broken world? We live in a broken world because we don’t see others as being made in the image and likeness of God. Our world too often views people as the “other,” not deserving to live in God’s love. But imagine for just one moment we lived by what we say we believe. Imagine we actually believed that every person we encounter — regardless of religion, ethnicity, sexuality, finances, education, physical disabilities, and mental health — was made exactly as our creator desired. It starts with us, not governments and institutions, but everyone in this room. If we want others to be loving and giving, we must be loving and giving. If we want justice, we must be just to those in our own lives. I am so hopeful for the future because of you. You are the future politicians, thinkers, scientists, entrepreneurs, engineers, bankers, teachers, ministers, and social activists who will make this world a better place to live despite its challenges. Your
During the first few weeks of school, art students and members of LIFE Team work together to design a poster that illustrates the liturgical theme song for the school year and is displayed at the Mass of the Holy Spirit.
energy and potential is limitless. So trade in your couch for a pair of walking shoes and go into each class with the mindset that what you learn prepares you for this journey. Walk on to every sports field and stage and see this as preparation for bigger fields and stages where you can use your gifts and talents to change the world. Get off the couch and take the path of God, who teaches us to encounter her in the hungry, the thirsty, the naked, the sick, the friend in trouble, the prisoner, the refugee or migrant, and neighbors who feel abandoned. Put on your walking shoes and change the world.
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Monarch Mentors By: Patsy Vargas - Outreach Coordinator
The Archbishop Mitty Romero Institute and I AM Camp completed another successful summer. Rising eighth grade students visited local colleges and universities, heard from Archbishop Mitty alumni, volunteered in the community, and enjoyed an especially warm day at California’s Great America. But what made the summer exceptionally memorable was the effort and commitment from student mentors. The Monarchs who served as mentors arrived each day before campers to debrief the previous day, discuss the daily agenda, and set up daily activities. They guided small group discussions, led ice breakers, and truly embodied what it means to be a leader. A unique aspect of both camps this year was the number of mentors who were once campers themselves. More than half of the mentors had previously participated in the camps as rising eighth graders. These mentors remembered how nervous they had felt stepping onto a high school campus for the first time during their own camps years ago. Having this first-hand experience really allowed them to lead with compassion and empathy.
These mentors remembered how nervous they had felt stepping onto a high school campus for the first time during their own camps years ago. Having this first-hand experience really allowed them to lead with compassion and empathy.
“When I came to the camp as an eighth grader, I was the only student from my middle school,” said junior Gabriel Peters, an I AM Camp mentor. “I was nervous about making new friends. Remembering what that felt like allowed me to connect with students more.”
This sentiment could be seen in all aspects of the camps. Student leaders were able to quickly transition into being mentors
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who helped eighth graders feel more comfortable in their new surroundings. I AM Camp mentors asked follow-up questions as students visited the Oakland Museum of California’s African exhibit. Romero mentors prompted discussion questions as the group walked through Balmy Alley in San Francisco’s Mission District and learned about Latino history. As veterans of the camps, throughout the week, these mentors led with confidence and led by doing. This year, mentors represented a variety of public and private middle schools, including St. John Vianney School, St. Patrick Parochial School, Sierramont Middle School, and Monroe Middle School. This personal connection allowed campers to gravitate towards mentors who were once in their position. More importantly, it made being a future Monarch look like a reality to campers. “I’m glad I met students from my middle school, Luther Burbank,” said junior Evelyn Infante. “They were surprised that we had once shared the same teachers.”
Campers inquired about the Archbishop Mitty application process and academic rigor. They were eager to hear about the ever-popular Monarch Madness, athletics, school dances, and the overall Archbishop Mitty High School experience. Hopefully, the campers who apply and choose to attend AMHS will use their own experience as campers to continue the leadership cycle. In the meantime, students from both camps look forward to more cultural events and leadership growth throughout the year.
CLASS NOTES ’68
DEREK BECKER is married and has been living in the Pacific Northwest in Beaverton, Oregon, since 1978. Derek is semi-retired and consults in the mortgage industry. He also does woodworking. He has two children, who are both grown, married, and working at Microsoft in Redmond, Washington.
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DAN BRADY
has been practicing physical therapy for 43 years. He has been married to his wife, Karen, for 42 years. Together, they have raised five children and are grandparents of six children with a seventh one on the way. Dan has also been a scoutmaster for 30 years.
AL ODIO
recently celebrated 40 years of marriage and lives in Chatsworth, California. Al has been blessed with two kids and two grandkids, ages 5 and 2, who live close by. He continues to work full time as a family physician and splits his time between clinical practice and administrative work as medical director for his group practice and the hospital.
JOHN HOPPIN
and wife, Viki, have toured more than 160 minor league baseball stadiums over the course of 5+ seasons. Together, they published their first coffee
table book in March of 2018. Following that, they went on a book signing tour at many of the parks. Their second book was published in October of 2018. This past summer, they took both volumes for a book-signing tour. They now live in Apache Junction, Arizona.
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FRAN (BRASSARD ’73) DITRI
moved to Lodi for her husband Pete’s job. She went to nursing school at Mission College, when they lived in Campbell, and California State University, Sacramento, when they lived in Lodi. Eventually, the couple moved to Pennsylvania, where Fran finished nursing school. Fran and Pete spent 26 wonderful years in Pennsylvania on the outskirts of Amish country. In 2018, they moved back to Lodi / Woodbridge. The couple spends their free time flying to visit their two boys. In 42 years of marriage, Fran and Pete have moved six times. They’re considering one more move towards the border of California and Oregon.
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DIANA ROMANOWSKY
recently purchased an upscale hair salon in Boise, Idaho. She is also celebrating her 20th year selling real estate.
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DUANE HARP
has been retired since 2017.
PATRICK HUBBELL
is enjoying retirement and spends his free time traveling with his family, mountain bike riding, and visiting with friends. Patrick recently visited the Michael Schumacher racing facility and had the opportunity to meet the members of ZZ Top, a rock band he has been a fan on since 1974. Patrick’s oldest daughter is currently planning her wedding and his youngest daughter continues to work with her mom at the law office.
ROBERT PEREZ
retired from the Los Angeles Police Department in September after 29 years and 7 months of service. He also retired from the California National Guard in March after 27 years
and 6 months of service. Robert now plans to travel. To the class of 1978: enjoy retirement, you earned it!
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SCOT GRAHAM
retired this summer after a long career in the fire service. Two of Scot’s children are Archbishop Mitty alumni now attending college. Scot’s third child is currently a sophomore on campus and plays football and baseball. Scot is thankful that he will now be able to spend his free time attending his son’s games.
PAUL MEZZETTA
is working for Stanford Health Care in the Security Services Department.
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CHUCK BLAIR is living in Bakersfield, CA.
JEANNE (VERSCHUUR ’81)
courses for first responders. Edrice loves the job, and surprisingly, Las Vegas.
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CHRISTINE (PRESTA ’85)
BEARDEN has
three boys and lives in Livermore, California. Her oldest son received his bachelor’s degree in mathematics from the University of California, Berkeley and his master’s degree in data analytics from the University of San Francisco. After completing his master’s degree, he landed a job at a local startup. Christine has two other sons in high school: one is a senior and the other is a sophomore. She is currently pursuing her real estate license and substitute teaches at local schools. Christine enjoys spending her free time running, and practicing yoga, pilates, and barre. She is also passionate about traveling.
SZOBOSZLAY
recently moved to Morgan Hill to be close to her daughter Elizabeth ’05 and son-inlaw Thomas Sabo ’05. They have two children Jordyn, 4, and Bailey, 1. Jeanne’s daughter, Katie, will be graduating from Archbishop Mitty this year with the Class of 2020.
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TIFFANY (OWEN ’84)
ZINCKGRAF is a travel agent for Cruises & Tours Unlimited. Tiffany and her husband, Eric, recently had the opportunity to embark on a Danube River cruise where they captured this photo in Budapest.
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TODD (CRONIN ’86)
TORAL was recently elected as a fellow of the American Bar Foundation, an honorary organization of attorneys, judges, law faculty, and legal scholars.
MIKE RODGERS moved
to North Carolina to be closer to his wife’s family. Mike is currently working as a teacher’s aid. He is also continuing his education by pursuing a teacher certification with a dual license for special education and K-12.
EDRICE ANGRY
graduated with a Master of Science in learning design and technology from Purdue University in 2017. Edrice moved to Las Vegas, Nevada, and has been working for Mission Support and Test Services, LLC as an instructional designer creating
SAM CARLINO has owned Sam’s Bar-B-Que in San Jose for the last 27 years. He has been married to his wife, Adila, for 26 years and together they have two daughters who attend Archbishop Mitty and absolutely love it! For the past nine years, Sam has been researching and writing a book
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CLASS NOTES about his grandfather’s bootlegging days during the Prohibition. Sam’s book is now available for purchase at carlinobrothers.com.
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DIANA BURBANO is a Colombian immigrant who is an Equity actor, playwright, and teaching artist at South Coast Repertory and Breath of Fire Latina Theater Ensemble. Diana was part of the Center Theatre Group’s writers workshop for 20182019. Her plays focus on female protagonists and social issues. Her work,“Ghosts of Bogota,” was commissioned by Alter Theater and will be seen in the Bay Area as part of the 2020 season. “Ghosts of Bogota” won the NuVoices Play Festival in Charlotte, where it was the first Latinx play to be staged in the area. Diana is also an actress, who will be starring in “American Mariachi” at South Coast Repertory in Southern California and “La Ruta” at Artists Repertory Theatre in Portland, Oregon.
JAN WEISBERG
is coaching at Birmingham-Southern College. His team made it to the NCAA Division III World Series and finished national runner-up to Chapman University. Jan posed for a picture with fellow Monarch Miguel Cebedo ’18, who played for Chapman in the national championship.
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MOLLY (MEHERIN ’88)
FOLEY
recently started a new position at Marin Humane, the local county animal shelter, as their philanthropy events manager. This fall, her oldest son, Matthew, went off to college at Montana State University in Bozeman. Coincidentally, Matthew is living in the same dorm as the daughter of Dawn Reisinger, a fellow Class of 88 grad. Molly’s middle son, Joshua, is a junior in high school and is playing football. Her youngest son, Nicolas, is in eighth grade and is a budding actor. GINA (ASUNSOLO ’88) MERTZ
is the founder of Project Beauty for All, a nonprofit that provides beauty and hygiene products and free haircuts to women living in domestic violence shelters. Read more about the work Gina is doing in Southern California in The San Diego Union-Tribune: bit.ly/2m2UTnF.
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MIKE AND KRISTIN
(MARR ’89) FACKLER
are still happily married after meeting that fateful first day of freshman year in a religion class at Archbishop Mitty. They now have two children, Haley and Gregory, and are currently living in Denver, Colorado. Kirstin is now the president of an analytics tech company and Mike owns an audio / visual production company.
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JAMIE (DESMOND ’89) KAUFMAN is the youth programs academic coordinator at Southern Oregon University. MICHAEL WYCISK and his wife, Jenny, moved their family to Beaverton, Oregon, a few years ago. Michael now works for DWFritz Automation in Wilsonville, Oregon. Jenny works for Truebeck Construction as a safety professional for Oregon and California. The couple recently found a new love for the Oregon Coast, Willamette Valley, and the Deschutes National Forest.
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TIM DE KAY works at Deloitte and Touche. He also enjoys painting, art, and driving his twin daughters to Archbishop Mitty High School, where they are freshmen.
’97
JOHN LEYBA
is a manager of electric business operations at Pacific Gas & Electric, Co. and vice chair of the City of San Jose planning commission. He is running for Santa Clara County Supervisor in District 3, which spans the communities of Alviso, Berryessa, East Foothills, Evergreen, Milpitas, North San Jose, and Sunnyvale. John believes we can transform the community with focus, compassion, and responsible financial management. For more information, go to LeybaForSupervisor.com.
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CHRISTINA (FURTADO
’00) HOLGUIN
and her husband, Josh, welcomed their first child, Eden Joseph Holguin, in May in Austin, Texas.
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CHETT GARCIA has been living in South Philadelphia for the last four years with his wife, Rachel, and their 5-year-old son, Nolan. Chett and his family love the east coast lifestyle and plan to live there for quite a while. Chet is working for an executive search firm with lots of startup clients. He and his family recently went on a six-week tour of Eastern Europe. In their free time, they enjoy eating at great restaurants and biking or walking all over the city. Ultimately, though, they are true connoisseurs of the Philadelphia playground scene. KATARINA GONZALEZ obtained her Bachelor of Science in social psychology from California Polytechnic University, San Luis Obispo. Katarina’s husband is also a Cal Poly graduate. They met in the dorms. The couple married in 2012. They live in West San Jose, not far from Archbishop Mitty, and now have two boys: Roman, who is 4, and Dante, who is 2. Katarina and her husband work in the tech industry. Katarina is a human resources manager at Adobe and her husband works for a startup in Sunnyvale.
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’03
WALSH
SARAH (GLASS ’02)
is currently working as a minister for evangelism and faith formation at the First Presbyterian Church in Philadelphia, the oldest Presbyterian congregation in the nation. In February, Sarah and her husband welcomed their fourth child, Tobias Martin Weisiger. SOPHIE (COLVIN ’03)
welcomed her daughter and second child, Brigid Penelope, into the world in July in Gaithersburg, Maryland!
’04
JOSEMINE (MIRANDA
’04) CAREY recently completed a fellowship in pediatric anesthesiology at the University of California, San Francisco. Prior to this, Josemine completed an anesthesiology residency at UCSF. After
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that, she spent several months working at UCSF and the Santa Clara Valley Medical Center, where she ended up briefly working alongside Julia (Tomlin ’04) Noel, who was a Stanford chief otolaryngology resident at the time. Josemine, her husband, and their sons will soon be moving to Fresno, where she is is taking an anesthesiology job at a private practice with a group that works at Valley Children’s Hospital.
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EMILY (KREUTTER ’05)
MCEACHERN
has been living in San Diego for nine years now. She currently works at Kaiser Permanente as a project manager for care experience. Emily and her husband, Scott, have a Great Dane and an almost 1-year-old son.
’06
JUSTIN DAROSA
is a personal trainer and opened a fitness studio in Campbell, California.
’07
MEIER married in Argentina with family and close friends in attendance after 12 years of dating. The couple started dating a few months before they graduated from Archbishop Mitty!
and her husband welcomed a baby boy, Beau William Burkhart, in January. Alexandra is a program manager at the Columbia University Irving Medical Center in New York City.
and her husband, Bill, just welcomed a baby boy into the family! Everett was born in August and has already added so much joy to their lives!
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LINDSEY (ZEA ’08)
JACOBS
(MACINA ’07) BROCK-
ALEXANDRA (MEYER ’07)
The Archbishop Mitty Alumni Mothers organization fosters continued friendships and camaraderie after your last student graduates from Archbishop Mitty High School. ALMA moms have come together for Done in A Day Service Projects, book discussions, movie reviews, and to attend AMHS Performing Arts concerts, plays, and musicals. Membership is open to all Archbishop Mitty alumni moms.
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’10
JACK COHEN
transitioned out of active duty, received an achievement award, and now works as a project manager for NewSpace, a Bay Area startup.
’11
MATTHEW TOKUNO is directing and shooting music videos, commercials, and feature films. Some of Matthew’s clients have included: Shawn Mendes, the Michael Jackson family, Sweet Sweat Fitness, Whole Foods, Folgers, GlamGlow, Hopsin, Tech N9ne, French Montana, Blueface, Alcatel Wireless, Nom Nomz, ESPN, and the San Jose Sharks.
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CLASS NOTES ’12
KATELYN PARKER
graduated with a Master of Science in physician assistant studies and passed her board exam. Katelyn plans to practice medicine in Southern California.
’13
AGUSTINA SINGH
played Division I field hockey at the University of California, Davis, where she studied economics and international relations. After receiving her undergraduate degree, she continued on to receive a master’s degree in international development from the London School of Economics and Political Science. Agustina is now working on the international grants team for the Silicon Valley Community Foundation and is loving it!
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BRIANNA SOOY
graduated from the University of California, Davis in 2018. She moved to Thailand in September. While abroad, she worked as an English language teacher and was responsible for five fifth grade classes. While teaching, Brianna took the LSAT and applied to law school. At the end of July, she moved back to San Jose. Now, Brianna is starting her first year of law school at the University of Michigan, Ann Arbor. Go Blue!
ASHLEY (AHLGREN ’13) LESSING
married her husband, Andrew, in May of 2016. They both graduated from Southern Virginia University two years later. Ashley and Andrew welcomed their first baby, Damon, in April. Andrew joined the Army in September.
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the show “Scorched,” was set in the Middle East, which educated her on the place and people of her family’s origin, ultimately allowing her to further connect with the culture that made her who she is. Madelyn hopes to continue doing thought provoking theater of this kind in the future.
KATIE MCKIM welcomed a son, Declan Joseph Langdon McKim, in July. HALEY WYMBS is
currently pursuing a master’s degree in biomedical sciences at Duke University.
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MADELYN DAVIS was cast in a Mainstage Department Show as a freshman at the University of California, Los Angeles last spring. Madelyn’s opportunity to act in a play put on by the School of Theater, Film, and Television proved rewarding because it provided her with a professional work environment and a place to learn and grow. On top of that,
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The Archbishop Mitty Heritage Circle is comprised of alumni, parents of students and alumni, and friends who have made provision for the school by means of a planned gift. To become a member, simply advise the Advancement Office of your intention to make a gift to the school in your will or living trust. If you would like more information on making a legacy gift, please contact the Advancement Office at (408) 342-4224. In providing for the school in a will, trust, or other vehicle of planned gift, pleased be advised that our corporate title is “Roman Catholic Welfare Corporation of San Jose,” a corporation sole, for the benefit of Archbishop Mitty High School.
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2014/5
year reunion
The Class of 2014 celebrated its five-year reunion at LVL Up in downtown Campbell on Friday, July 19th. Everyone had a great time talking about their post-college lives and reminiscing about their high school days. Class of 2015, see you this summer!
The Class of 2014 gathered for a group photo.
Mitchell Hanson ’14, Mabinty Kanu ’14, Jazmyn Jackson ’14, and Milan Samuel ’14 reminisced about their years at Archbishop Mitty.
Aidan Byrnes ’14, John Paul Rindfleisch ’14, Justin Parker ’14, Ian Aguilar ’14, and Kyle Aitchison '14 posed for a photo.
John Paul Rindfleisch ’14, Carolina Aguilar-Gutierrez ’14, Amy Becker ’14, Ian Aguilar ’14, Elena Gonzalez ’14, and Nicolette Lee ’14 caught up over drinks.
Varun Chhabra ’14, Marian Wyman ’14, Mahir Khan '14, Rhea Roy ’14, Jalen Montgomery '14, Arielle Sanghvi '14, and Grace Woo '14 had fun reconnecting over drinks at LVL Up.
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Monarch Fest
The classes of 1969,1979,1989,1999, and 2009 gathered to celebrate milestone reunions during Alumni Weekend on September 13th and 14th. The weekend festivities kicked off with the first home football game of the season at Foothill College where we celebrated the return of the Class of 1969 at halftime in celebration of their 50-year reunion. On Saturday, September 14th, close to 300 attendees returned to campus for the inaugural Monarch Fest. The event provided an opportunity for alumni to connect with classmates, friends, and beloved faculty. Each celebrating reunion class had its own designated part of campus to host a pre-celebration brunch with drinks prior to gathering in the center of campus for the main celebration. The center of Archbishop Mitty’s campus was transformed into a celebratory space, complete with live music, food trucks, beer and wine tasting, and a kids zone. Alumni also had the opportunity to tour campus, take fun candid pictures in photo booths, and walk down memory lane with classmates. More than two dozen current or retired faculty members joined in the festivities, including Tim Brosnan, Tom Motroni, Doug Santana, Bill Hutton, Shelley Hopkins, Father Roland Bunda, Gary Cramton, Ernie Bebe, Nick Bridger, and many more. Monarchs, be sure to mark your calendars for next year’s Monarch Fest: Saturday, September 19, 2020!
Ryan Woodward ’91, Kaylee Ann Villa ’91, Richard Portillo ’89, Seema (Roy ’91) Mulji, and Michelle (Lopez ’91) Myles attended to celebrate the reunion classes and visit campus.
There was nothing but smiles and laughs from the Class of 1989, including John Ryan, Greg Sema, Mark Swanson, Keith Grames, and Lucia Mendoza.
Caleb Sexton ’14, Desiray Johnston ’07, Nicole Johnston ’14, Connor Sexton ’14, and Ian Agular ’14 returned to campus to tour the new facilities and enjoy Monarch Fest.
TenFiveOne Cider Company owned and operated by alumna Laura (Smith ’98) Bertoldi and her husband, was one of 11 local breweries and wineries that participated in the inaugural Monarch Fest. Mark Morales ’81 and his wife enjoyed sampling the delicious ciders.
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Monarchs from the Class of 1969 returned to be honored at halftime during the first football game of the year as part of their 50-year reunion during Alumni Weekend.
Danielle and Joseph Oria ’09, Katie Helland ’09, Annie Bernal ’09, Anne Nalesnik ’09, and Nina Aquino ’09 enjoyed Monarch Fest together.
Kymberly (Schmidt ’99) Christmann, Carlos Orellana, Ross Yasui ’99, Joanne Yasui, and Barbara (Dieckman ’99) Orellana posed for a photo at the Class of 1999’s celebration in the Aymar Event Center.
Members from the Class of 1979 reconnected during their exclusive class celebration at their 40-year reunion.
Angela (Freeman ’89) Tiene, Susan (Stonehocker ’89) Jaciow, and Mary (Duffy ’89) Kline reminisced over lunch during Monarch Fest.
Members of the Class of 1969 Phil Kleinheinz, Bruce Arnold, Bernie McDonough, Greg Rodoni, Al Odio, Pat Kelly and Dean Gregersen, reunited for a photo during Monarch Fest.
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Monarchs Coast to Coast Over the summer, the Alumni Office hosted events for more than 30 alumni in Washington, D.C. and San Francisco. At locations across the country, these events provided alumni with an opportunity to network and reconnect with fellow Monarchs. At both events, alumni from the classes of 1973 through 2014 came together to share professional experiences over drinks and appetizers. Thank you to all the alumni who joined us and helped to make this event possible! WASHINGTON DC
SAN FRANCISCO
Aisha Lott ’08, Claire Chu ’12, Alexandra Angel ’04, Jennifer Maez ’07, Lauren (Duffy ’08) Helms, and Audrey Wong ’14 took a group photo at The Hamilton during the Washington D.C. Alumni Brunch.
Jeemin Kwon ’13, Ryan Kapur ’12, Kelvin Leong ’13, Varun Naik ’12, Chitra Marti ’13, and Sarah Tsou ’13 posed for a picture as they caught up at the “Monarchs in the City” event in San Francisco.
On Saturday, September 21st, alumnae joined the current varsity field hockey team for a fun welcome back scrimmage at Father Jack Russi Field. After the game, alumnae, current players, and parents enjoyed a barbecue lunch catered by Sam’s Bar-B-Que.
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HALL OF FAME GAME
The annual Hall of Fame Football Game took place on Friday, October 25th, as the Monarchs took on the St. Frances Lancers at Archbishop Mitty High School. Each year, alumni are invited back to campus for the night football game to reminisce and reconnect. This year’s event included a barbecue dinner by Sam’s Bar-B-Que, an alumni-owned business. Also, for the third year in a row, the Athletics Department welcomed back more than 30 Hall of Fame members for a pre-game reception. The evening proved to be a great success for alumni as they cheered the Monarchs to 32-21 win over the Lancers. Go Monarchs!
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1. Julie (Keller ’86) McCloskey enjoyed gathering with her husband David McCloskey, and her father, James Keller, in the alumni section at the Hall of Fame Game. 2. Amy (Choice ’86) Korb, Karin (Leigh ’86) Olsen, Damon Korb, Dave Cauchi ’86, Denise Alberto ’87, and Jeff Olsen gathered for a photo. 3. Alumni enjoyed watching the 32-21 victory over the Lancers from the east end zone. 4. Cayse (Kaveny ’01) McKinley and Chris McKinley attended the annual Hall of Fame Night Football Game with Cayse’s family and future Monarchs. 6.
5. Current parents Michael and Claudine Campbell and Alumni Councilmember Michelle (Kuzirian ’85) Otte enjoyed Sam’s Bar-B-Que in the alumni section prior to kick-off. 6. The Hall of Fame reception welcomed back more than 30 Monarch-affiliated guests, including Georgia Norbutas, former women’s soccer coach, and Sandy Williams.
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7. Pete Petrinovich, a former track, baseball, and football coach, Larry Lorenz ’68, Tim Muller ’68, and Steve Gera ’68 posed for a photo at the Hall of Fame Reception. 8. John Faylor ’81, Steve Cauchi ’78, a former basketball coach, and Patrick Miller ’81 swapped stories and smiled for the camera. 9. A packed crowd watched the Monarchs defeat St. Francis, 32-21.
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IN REMEMBRANCE
THROUGH OCTOBER 31, 2019
The Archbishop Mitty family requests that you join us in prayer for the following members of our community and their families. Jerome Bellerive Father of Ed Bellerive ’82, Ken Bellerive ’83, and Jeanette Bellerive ’87
Mimi Hunt Grandmother of Hilton Hunt ’21 Greg Johnston Father of Desiray Johnston ’07, Dominique Johnston ’10, and Nicole Johnston ’14
Eugene Burke Grandfather of Aidan Burke ’22 Don. F. Bushard Grandfather of Lauren Ehler ’01
Sushma Kalra Grandmother of Ashmit Kalra ’23
Nada Cavigliano Mother of Danica Cavigliano ’17 Francis White Cullen Grandmother of Christine Cullen ’10 and Carilyn Cullen ’14 Isabel Fahrner Mother of Thomas Fahrner ’82 and Matthew Fahrner ’86
Tim Kennedy, Sr. Father of AMHS Faculty Patrick Kennedy and Tim Kennedy, Jr. Bob Klostermann Uncle of Izabella Quinonez ’21 Lionel Liston Second cousin of Marcus DeGuzman ’21 and Zachary DeGuzman ’23
Richard and Mary Fanizzi Parents of Gina (Fanizzi ’00) Gozdzikowski
Linda Long Grandmother of Makena Long ’21
Maria Ferrara Great-aunt of Hannah Talia ’20 Geraldine Funk Grandmother of Evan Funk ’14, Kaitlyn Funk ’16, and Brian Funk ’20 Mike Galicki AMHS Alumnus ’89
Luz Luna Great-grandmother of Alexis Giardina ’21 and Matteo Corral ’22 and great-aunt of Rafael Morales ’23 Mac Maglione Grandfather of Ryan Schmiesing ’21 Patti Murphree Great-aunt of Arthur Soto ’20
Amparo Robles Gonzalez Aunt of Amanda Cerrillo ’21
Enrique Reyes Great Grandfather of Isabella Ferguson ’20 Juliann Roberts Mother-in-law to Kim Roberts, AMHS staff, grandmother to Brett Roberts ’08, Jamie Roberts ’12, Meredith Roberts ’16, and Hayley Roberts ’17 Vera Rodhouse Grandmother of Harry Rodhouse ’21 Rayna Ruiz Cousin of Martin Ruiz ’21 Lorraine Cristina Sunseri Great-grandmother of Nicholas Schott ’11 Harris Tan Grandfather of Nicholas Win ’20 and Tristan Grant ’21 Dr. Ernest Thomas AMHS Board of Regents Emeritus and Father of Halle Thomas ’12 Latonia Wilson Grandmother of Marcus Greene ’20 Sheri Woodhouse Mother of Elizabeth (Woodhouse ’96) Adinolfi and Lindberg Woodhouse ’98, Mother-in-law of Tim Adinolfi ’96
Frank Nakashima Grandfather of Audrey Nakashima ’20
John Gonzales Grandfather of John Avila-Linn ’14 and Henry Carter Avila-Linn ’20
James Namhoe Grandfather of Felipe Caoili ’20
Alan Grimm AMHS Alumnus ’95
Ann O’Brien Grandmother of Nicholas O’Brien ’22
George Haskin AMHS Class of ’71
Jason Perez AMHS Class of ’88
“None of us lives for oneself, and no one dies for oneself. For if we live, we live for the Lord, and if we die, we die for the Lord; so then, whether we live or die, we are the Lord’s. For this is why Christ died and came to life, that he might be Lord of both the dead and the living.” Romans 14:7-9
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Crucifix from the AMHS chapel.
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