Magazine
MITTY
winter 2017
ARCHBISHOP
celebrating a quarter century of
BLACK & GOLD
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table of contents CAMPUS NEWS
2 Never Gonna Let You Down
Join us in exploring the liturgical theme song this year, which focuses on creating authentic friendships and community.
4 Finding Family in Spirit Week
Freshmen, sophomores, juniors, and seniors compete annually to be named the winners of Spirit Week, but the five days of contests also promote a healthy dose of school pride.
6 Celebrating a Quarter Century of Black & Gold
Learn how the Black and Gold Gala grew into one of the biggest social events in the valley. In November, the golden event celebrated 25 years of magic.
16 Students Take Center Stage
Are you ready to rock the classics? Explore the shows on the playbill for the Performing Arts Department this school year.
18 Behind the Scenes: The Athletic Trainer’s Office
Meet the athletic trainers who keep our student athletes healthy as they participate in our nationally recognized athletic program.
20 Outreach Thrives
The Outreach Program offers our Latino and African American students a chance to form special friendships and share their culture with our larger school community.
Leadership In Catholic Education Principal Tim Brosnan Associate Principal Kate Caputo Associate Principal Keith Mathews Assistant Principal Dean of Students Jim Fallis Chief Financial Officer Jorge Helmer Executive Director of Advancement Mason Kimont Director of Athletics Josh Walker Chief Information Officer Eric Anderson Director of Admissions Katherine Wesmiller Director of Campus Ministry Tim Wesmiller Director of Performing Arts Doug Santana Director of Student Activities Greg Walker Director of Communications Katie Helland
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Alumni Events
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In Remembrance
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Dear Friends, I just returned from my twenty-seventh Kairos. I have attended one of these senior retreats for each of the past twenty-seven years. This is not due to some sort of bizarre religious contest. Rather, I choose to participate in these retreats because they provide me a powerful reminder of why this school exists. Participating in a Kairos retreat nourishes me and the teachers and staff members who attend. More importantly, these retreat experiences spiritually feed our students and serve as an essential vehicle for achieving our graduation outcomes: to develop young people who are intellectually competent, just, faith-filled, respectful leaders. As so many of you know from your own experience, the focus of Kairos is to help students refresh their relationships with parents, friends, and God. The gospel story of the Prodigal Son serves as the thematic anchor for this powerful retreat. And throughout the three-day experience, students explore the text and its relevance in their lives. The students’ heartfelt insights, genuine laughter, mutual support, and courageous commitments to grow never cease to inspire me—even after twenty-seven years. In the pages that follow, you will read about our Campus Ministry program that provides the context for Kairos and the other transformational retreat opportunities we offer. You will also be taken on a trip down memory lane as you view pictures of the Black and Gold Gala from the past twenty-five years. What an amazing annual event this has become—thanks to the generosity of our many volunteers and donors. I am deeply grateful to all of you for helping Archbishop Mitty to be the very best Catholic, college preparatory imaginable. Enjoy the Magazine. God’s Blessings,
Tim Brosnan Principal
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Never Gonna Let You Down Creating Kinship with Song By Tim Wesmiller - Director of Campus Ministry
Each year, Archbishop Mitty High School selects a song and theme to focus their attention on during liturgies. This year’s theme is “Never Gonna Let You Down,” based on the song by Colbie Caillat.
“Never Gonna Let You Down” is, at its essence, a song that defines true authentic friendship. An authentic friendship goes deeper than saying, “I’ll be good friends with you, if you do wonderful things for me.” It’s not just someone who you follow on social media. It’s the type of friendship we all desire, a kinship that will be there for us at our best, but especially our worst moments. It’s a relationship built on the type of love that shares our hopes and fears and is forgiving of our imperfections. It is unwavering and limitless. The song’s chorus says, “I’m never gonna let you down, I’m always gonna build you up, and when you’re feeling lost I will always find you, love. I’m never gonna walk away, I’m always gonna have your back, and if nothing else you can always count on that. When you need me, I promise I will never let you down.” Our reflections during liturgies this year explore such questions as: How do we create friendships that never let people down? Who in our community needs our friendship? How is God working through our friendships? And how can our community more fully model friendship? As a school community, we strive to be a model for others in a world where people are struggling to create authentic
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friendships with those they perceive as different from themselves. The violence and terrorism that occurred in the past year should make us realize that while it’s important to create safe communities, it’s also vital we create friendships with people who are very different from ourselves. So what keeps us from daring to have these types of friendships that God calls us to have in order to create kinship? In an article entitled “Our Candidates, Ourselves,” Patrick Manning, a Catholic author, points out that St. Ignatius of Loyola made a distinction between primary and secondary identities. Our primary identity is that we’re the beloved sons and daughters of God. Any other way of identifying ourselves—Catholic, star student, white, American, middle class—is a secondary identity. Inevitably, we will incorporate these secondary identities into our self-image, and that is well and good.
At the close of each liturgy, students link arms and sing the liturgical theme song. This year, the tune students sing focuses on building authentic friendships.
Problems arise, however, when we confuse a secondary identity for our primary identity. In other words, when we cease to think of ourselves, first and foremost, as beloved children of God. When that happens, it becomes easy to feel threatened by those we perceive as different from us and to feel divided by those differences. We react by wanting to build walls and by demonizing the other to form our own identities. We subconsciously fear God’s love is not ubiquitous. We fear if we don’t grab as much love and attention for ourselves as we can, then we will be left out while everyone else experiences happiness. That is not the way to build God’s kingdom and it’s not the way to form true friendships. If that’s what St. Ignatius says is the problem, then what is the solution? If we recognize ourselves for who we truly are— beloved daughters and sons of God—no confrontation or
circumstance can shake that core identity. When we are who God calls us to be, we are free to give ourselves and others the love we deserve, to form meaningful friendships, and to never let friends down. Our hope is that this liturgical theme makes us uncomfortable in our relationships so we can grow and that it pushes us to be more authentic in who we are. Our hope is that we dare to sit down with people outside of our comfort zone and listen to each other’s stories, views, hopes, and fears without trying to impose our own. It will be difficult. It will be beautifully difficult. But nothing in life worth fighting for is ever easy. We hope our liturgies, immersion trips, Christian service hours, clubs, classes, and experiences this year can all make us proud to stand up and sing with pride that we are all sons and daughters of God who say, “I’m Never Gonna Let You Down.”
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FINDING
FAMILY IN SPIRIT WEEK By Greg Walker - Director of Student Activites
Each year, Spirit Week brings our community together first in competition and then in shared pride. Spirit Week has been a tradition here at Archbishop Mitty since the 1970s. Although we’re no longer trying to stuff students into a Volkswagen Bug, the week still consists of several different and memorable elements. This year, we started the week off with a Modern Hero Monday dress up day and students had the chance to soak their favorite teacher in a dunk tank. We ended the week with a football game under the lights and a homecoming dance. But what was in the middle? Each class has a theme for the week that is selected during the summer and members of Student Government are sworn to secrecy. The classes learn their theme during a homeroom activities period and names are drawn to select who will participate in class competitions, which include tug of war and cheerleading. The Powder Puff football event is an annual favorite that involves girls participating in a competitive football game, while boys entertain the class cheering sections by acting as cheerleaders. Words don’t do this game justice; it’s something that you have to see in order to fully appreciate.
pretzels, candied apples, and mini corn dogs made available by Epicurean Food Services.
Each day, there is also a dress theme and the classes compete to show off their spirit. This year, Spirit Week had exceptional themes. Students dressed up with costumes that ranged from a fireman to a favorite barista for Modern Hero Monday. They also participated in Time Travel Tuesday, where they modeled anything and everything from before the ’90s. Friday was our traditional “Mitty Wear” day, so students joined together in wearing clothing with the school name to show their pride.
For Emma Cappiello, a former senior class president and a freshman at the University of Southern California, the week was an experience that taught valuable life skills, such as collaboration and compromise.
Lunchtime activities during this week involve students cheering for their classmates as they participate in competitions. Depending on the day, students might be singing karaoke or participating in an eating contest. This year, the school even had a carnival on campus featuring foosball, roller bowler, balloon animals, horseshoes, and a wheel of fortune. The games incorporated traditional carnival treats, such as hot
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The rally at the end of Spirit Week has been described as intense, energetic, and even deafening. And this year definitely did not disappoint. Whether it was the cheerleaders dancing, students competing in tug of war competitions, or everyone coming together to sing the alma mater, the community was overwhelmed by all the spirit and tradition that Archbishop Mitty has to offer.
“Spirit Week was an amazing way to start the school year. Every day was an opportunity to have fun, compete, and bond with our class,” Cappiello explained. “Spirit Week was always a blur and went by in a whirlwind.” Students create long lasting memories during Spirit Week. Some memories come from victory and achievement, while others become classic embarrassing high school moments. Either way, students join together to compete, cheer, and laugh, forming memories that bring them together as a family.
“Spirit Week was an amazing way
to start the school year. Every day was an opportunity to have fun,
compete, and bond with our class.” Emma Cappiello ’15
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BLACK & GOLD
By Katie Helland - Director of Communications
When the lights go down, students take the stage, dazzling the crowd with their voices and dance moves at the Black and Gold Gala. The event celebrates the best of Archbishop Mitty, showcasing the school’s award-winning Performing Arts Department during an evening of entertainment that includes world-famous headliners, such as The Temptations, Sinbad, and even the renowned pioneer of soul, Ray Charles. For 25 years, the Black and Gold has raised money for the school’s endowment and capital improvement projects. The most recent event, held Saturday, November 5th, featured headliner Jay Leno at the Fairmont Hotel in downtown San Jose. Proceeds from the gala benefited the John A. and Susan Sobrato Science and Student Life Center, which opened in January.
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The Black and Gold Gala — commonly referred to as the B&G by longtime attendees — is unlike any other high school event in the region. Over the years, the school has welcomed artists such as Ray Romano; the Smothers Brothers; Dana Carvey; Wayne Brady; and Peter, Paul & Mary. “I think the original reason for the event was, of course, to make some money to support capital projects, as well as endowments and scholarships, but probably the more important reason is to have a night to really celebrate Mitty,” explained Principal Tim Brosnan. This year marked the silver anniversary of an event that continues to dazzle its audiences with gold, glitz, and soul.
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MAKE THE BLACK & GOLD GALA SUCH A SUCCESS EACH YEAR.
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Ray Charles Beginnings
Growing Gala
The annual event began in 1992, when Ray Charles held an extra concert at the Mountain Winery in Saratoga and Archbishop Mitty benefited from the ticket sales. The first few galas were organized by Dorothy Caputo and Mary Lou Lawrence and were much simpler productions with smaller audiences and no student show. Securing Ray Charles as the headliner was quite a feat. The school had to buy the whole place for the evening in order to have the show be a private event, Mrs. Lawrence explained. Then, they created three tiers of ticket prices to cover their costs.
It is not just the size of the audiences that has grown but the scope of the student shows that open for the professional talent. At the first gala, the jazz choir performed outside the gates of the venue, entertaining guests as they arrived. By 1998, just six years later, Exodus was doing the opening acts for the headliners. Soon, the jazz band joined Exodus to perform a few numbers.
“It was just an adventure,” Mrs. Lawrence said. “I have to think of it as an adventure because it was something new.” To make the event possible, Mrs. Caputo and Mrs. Lawrence, who were both volunteers, worked with a small staff in the Advancement Office. They spent so much time on campus that the school gave them an office. Today, chairpersons work closely with a larger staff in the Advancement Office, including Sarah Janigian, the Director of Special Events, to make the event a success. When the school first started hosting the Black and Gold, there was nothing that benefited a Catholic high school in the valley like this event. While the gala has taken on a life of its own, the growth didn’t happen overnight. Mrs. Lawrence still remembers despairing when the turnout for the second gala, which featured the Smothers Brothers, was smaller than the Ray Charles event. Mr. Brosnan reassured her that this was a growing event and the school — which was smaller and less well known at that time — was getting its name out in the community. “Tim was absolutely right,” Mrs. Lawrence said. “He had a vision and that vision has come to life. We’ve built a great reputation in the valley.” Now, more than two decades later, the event annually welcomes nearly 1,000 people into the largest hotel ballroom in the South Bay.
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“The very first one, we had the jazz choir just sing a few songs. Now, it’s evolved into this massive project with 65 to 75 kids and a headliner, also,” Mr. Brosnan said. “A lot of people tell me every year their favorite part of it was the student show.” Starting in 2003, Mason Kimont, then the Director of Performing Arts, began to write and arrange the music for the student show. Within three years, these student productions started to have their own storylines. The performances also began to include the Royals, the school’s competitive dance team; and Pardon My French, the school’s sketch comedy group. “We’ve always had some sort of theme,” said Mr. Kimont, who is now the school’s Executive Director for Advancement. “This year, it focused on the stuff we’ve done the last 20 years. But in previous years, it’s been themed around an artist, or a decade sometimes, or a style.” When students take the stage these days, they get an enthusiastic audience. Gone are the days when Black and Gold was attended by just 500 people. Now, the event is held in a ballroom that can seat almost twice as many school supporters. Typically, the glitzy event attracts sold out audiences, and students perform for a room full of parents, school supporters, and media. “There’s really no other event in our school year that provides that kind of opportunity for the kids to be out there on such a big scale,” said Director of Performing Arts Doug Santana. “I mean, perform for 1,000 people? They’re celebrities for 50 minutes.”
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Teachers and staff have fond memories from each gala but some student performances have stood out as particularly magical moments. One of many spectacular highlights was a performance by Eric Wegener ’08, who sang a version of Billy Joel’s “Piano Man. “Everybody in the whole audience had their phones out like lighters, waving them back and forth and they were just singing at the top of their lungs,” Mr. Santana said. “You forgot where you were in that moment in time. It was pretty incredible.” Mr. Santana also has fond memories of a Blues Brothers reenactment in 2014. Noah Collins ’15 and Shawn Clifford ’15 recreated the famous pair’s antics and later went on to pursue their love of performing professionally. “Together, they were a great comedy duo, so to see them reenacting one of the most famous comedic pairings ever was entertaining but also just a perfect fit,” Mr. Santana said. There have been other funny moments over the years, including a show that took the form of an “American Idol” contest, where Mr. Santana, Mr. Kimont, and Mrs. Latanya (Johnson ’92) Hilton, were judges. Mr. Brosnan also remembers an AMHS rendition of David Letterman’s “Late Show” that drew more than a few laughs. As part of the performance, Mike Ricci, former San Jose Sharks player and the parent of a Monarch, participated in a contest against Monarch and Olympic figure skater Polina Edmunds ’16. Mr. Ricci sang “Close to You” by Karen Carpenter and got the crowd laughing as he did his rendition of the slow, sentimental piece. Then, Edmunds took the stage and wowed the audience with her routine. “She did a pretty good dance, as you might imagine,” Mr. Brosnan said. Sometimes the performances that stun the crowd have been instrumental. Last year, Raymond So ’17 turned out an impres-
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sive, crowd-pleasing performance of the fast-paced “The Devil Went Down to Georgia” song on his violin. Fellow Monarch Noah Fletcher ’16 sang along, telling the story of a man who challenged the devil to a fiddle playing contest and won. “It’s really a night just to have fun,” said Mr. Brosnan. “I think it’s become one of the biggest social events in the valley each year. People know they’re going to come and be entertained all night long.” At the most recent Black and Gold, the crowd was laughing well before the guest entertainer, Jay Leno, took the stage. For the 25th anniversary student show, eight alumni performers joined current Monarchs and wowed the audience with song and dance. The crowd laughed and sang as they reminisced on 25 years of Black and “Golden” Galas.
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BLACK & GOLD to BROADWAY
Our students have rocked the Black and Gold stage and gone on to perform on Broadway and beyond. We caught up with some of our former star performers to share snapshots of what they’re doing now: Amanda Folena ’00 remembers being “overwhelmingly nervous” when she first took the Black and Gold stage as the opening act for Motown legends, The Temptations. Folena has choreographed and directed for San Jose Repertory Theatre, Opera San Jose, Broadway by the Bay, and Summer Repertory Theatre. Folena earned a Bachelor of Arts in theater from the University of Southern California, before pursuing a Master of Fine Arts in acting from Purdue University. Since graduating, Folena has returned to Archbishop Mitty as one of the school’s drama teachers. Chelsea Morgan Stock ’03 studied at the Boston Conservatory, then went on to perform in the “Sister Act” and “Something Rotten” on Broadway. Her biggest role to date was her performance as Ariel in “The Little Mermaid” on Broadway. Stock remembers the hard work that went into the Black and Gold productions, something that she took with her as she advanced in the world of professional performing arts. Catherine Brady ’07 went on to study at Chapman University. The stellar singer has been featured in productions by Opera San Jose, Broadway By the Bay, South Valley Civic Theatre, and Marquee Productions. When she is not performing, Brady teaches voice lessons to aspiring stars. Adrienne Eller ’11 attended New York University Tisch School of the Arts. She played Phoebe D’Ysquith in the first national tour of the Tony Award-winning musical, “A Gentleman’s Guide to Love and Murder.” Eller has also played leads in shows at the Walnut Street Theatre in Pennsylvania and the North Shore Music Theatre in Massachusetts. Black and Gold taught her to perform fearlessly while still having fun. Nick Schott ’11 attended Santa Clara University and is the singer, songwriter, and guitarist for the band Jagged Light, which released its debut album, “Bellomy,” earlier this year. The star guitarist has jammed in multiple musical theater productions, including Ray of
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Light Theatre and Jewel Theatre Company shows. Schott credits the Black and Gold stage with introducing him to the energetic presence of a crowd. The gala, like other performances he participated in during his high school years, also taught him confidence. Jamie Landrum ’14 is currently a student at the University of Utah, where she is pursuing a Bachelor of Fine Arts in musical theater. Landrum was the youngest cast member in the U.S. premiere of Frank Wildhorn’s “The Count of Monte Cristo.” She also performed in the regional premiere of Sting’s musical, “The Last Ship,” where she met the famous musician. From her Black and Gold days, Landrum remembers Exodus joined the jazz band to perform some numbers and the resulting sound was full and incredible. Myha’la Herrold ’14 is pursuing a Bachelor of Fine Arts in musical theater from Carnegie Mellon University. This summer, she performed in “Aida,” “Shrek”, and “South Pacific” for Pittsburgh CLO in Pennsylvania. Myha’la also recently performed in “Jekyll and Hyde” at the Weathervane Playhouse in Ohio. The young artist credits the Black and Gold stage with teaching her how to sing in front of a full orchestra band, an opportunity most students don’t get, even at theater and performing arts schools. Noah Collins ’15 is pursuing his Bachelor of Fine Arts in acting from the University of Southern California. Collins recently returned to the Black and Gold Stage to emcee the event with his buddy, Shawn Clifford ’15. From the gala performances he did during high school, Collins remembers feeling that he was participating in something bigger than himself that “just felt good, felt right.” Shawn Clifford ’15 is a working actor in Los Angeles. Clifford has performed in the CBS series “Criminal Minds” and will appear in the Netflix series “13 Reasons Why.” He has also performed in television commercials. Clifford credits his alma mater with teaching him the discipline, work ethic, and professionalism he needed to succeed in his field.
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“I found so much joy singing with the live musicians and perfecting each move and song to make the night flawless. Working on Broadway requires just as much dedication and just as much fun!” Chelsea Stock, Class of 2003
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“Black and Gold prepared me to perform fearlessly, while having so much fun.” Adrienne Eller, Class of 2011
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“For me, Mitty was more than a college prep, it was truly an industry prep and my success is a testament to the amazing work that’s happening with the arts at Mitty.” Shawn Clifford, Class of 2015
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BLACK & GOLD
2016 The 25th Anniversary Black and Gold Gala was marked by singing, dancing, and laughter. One of the largest audiences in Black and Gold history filled the San Jose Fairmont Hotel’s Imperial Ballroom on November 5th to celebrate years of gala success.
Jay Leno, the former host of “The Tonight Show”, entertained the crowd. His act followed an outstanding student show including performers from Exodus, the liturgical rock band; Jazz in the AM, the jazz band; and the Royals dance team. As an added treat, several alumni performers returned to the Black and Gold stage and added their own star power. The Archbishop Mitty Board of Regents hosted the evening under the leadership of Chairperson Kate Elfrink. Thanks to the members of the Black and Gold committee for their dedication and hard work. The school also wishes to extend their sincere appreciation to the event’s Executive Producers Kate and Wim Elfrink; and Diane and Rich Cristina; and to the many other underwriters for their generosity and support.
SAVE THE DATE
Black and Gold, November 11, 2017.
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Jay Leno entertained the Black and Gold audience for more than 90 minutes.
The Black and Gold Gala is hosted by the Archbishop Mitty Board of Regents. Many regents, family members, and friends were in attendance.
Thank you to the Citti Family for their continuing support of the Black and Gold Gala. Pictured (L to R) are Rob Pena, Gloria Citti, Naila Pena, John Thomas, and Christopher Citti ’76.
The event brings together current AMHS families and alumni for an evening of guaranteed entertainment.
The Office of Alumni Relations hosted an alumni preparty. More than 60 alumni and guests attended.
Several alumni performers returned to participate in the show this year, including Nick Schott ’11, Chelsea Morgan Stock ’03, and Myha’la Herrold ’14.
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Students Take
Center Stage
By Doug Santana
Director of Performing Arts
Are you ready to rock the classics? The 2016-17 Archbishop Mitty Performing Arts Department’s season is filled with all your favorites, including a story about Peter Pan, some ’80s rock music, and the return to campus of the most performed musical in the world.
performed musical in the world and has appeared in more than 44 countries. The musical just completed its third blockbuster run of Broadway. Don’t miss your opportunity to “hear the people sing” in the Thomas Kinkade Center for the Arts in March.
In addition to our performing arts season, we are pleased to present some additional performances featuring current students sharing the stage with professional IN 2017 actors and musicians. In February, we will be unleashing the laughter with our sketch comedy team, Pardon My French, which will join Archbishop Mitty alumni for a special show. Some of our favorite Monarch comedians from the past ten years will be coming back to campus to share the stage with our current cast of Pardon My French for an evening of improvisation and sketch comedy. This premiere Les Miserables: event is something you won’t want to In January, the ultimate ’80s rock musical School Edition March 24 - April 1, 2017 miss! Our jazz band, Jazz in the AM, under show, “Rock of Ages: School Edition,” featured the direction of Mr. Mason Kimont, will also memorable tunes such as “We Built This City,” The Thomas Kinkade be joining forces with West Valley College’s “The Final Countdown,” “I Wanna Know Center for the Arts For tickets, call the box office jazz band for a performance with renowned What Love Is,” and “Don’t Stop Believin’.” at (408) 342-4363. trumpet player Frank Greene. Mr. Greene is Archbishop Mitty High School is also pleased one of the most in-demand lead trumpet playto be the first high school in the Bay Area to ers in New York and is perhaps best known for his work as present this show about a small town girl and a wannabe rock lead trumpet player on the “Late Show” with David Letterman. star falling in love and chasing their dreams on the Sunset Strip. Mr. Greene will be sure to dazzle his audience in a big band This hilarious Tony Award-nominated musical, directed by collaboration with our students! Mr. Doug Santana, inspired rockin’ out and dancing in the aisles. Students set sail in October with the Tony Award-winning play, “Peter and the Starcatcher,” which is based on the best-selling novels written by Dave Barry and Ridley JOIN US Pearson. “Peter and the Starcatcher” uses ingenious stagecraft and imagination to bring this story of pirates, jungle tyrants, and unlikely heroes to life. The show features 23 actors portraying more than 100 unforgettable characters. Archbishop Mitty was the first high school in the Bay Area to present the play, which was directed by Mr. Doug Santana.
In the spring, the department is excited to bring back “Les Miserables: School Edition,” which had a sold out run on the Archbishop Mitty campus in 2009. Directed by Mrs. Amanda Folena, the show features a cast of 50 students. It is the most
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Archbishop Mitty High School’s 2016-17 performing arts season has something for everyone to enjoy. Don’t miss out on all the department has to offer and come rock the classics with us this year!
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BEHIND THE SCENES
THE ATHLETIC TRAINER’S OFFICE By Katie Helland, Director of Communications and Josh Walker, Director of Athletics
Archbishop Mitty High School’s nationally recognized athletic program is supported by a group of people who work behind the scenes to keep student-athletes on the field and playing their best. The school’s athletic trainers work closely with student-athletes to help them stay healthy and recover from injuries. This is an important task, since more than 900 students participate in school sports each year. Head Athletic Trainer Scott Zimmerman and his staff evaluate injuries, assign rehabilitative activities, and consult on nutrition. Mr. Zimmerman leads a team that includes Assistant Athletic Trainer Lynn Castro, Archbishop Mitty students, and San Jose State University interns. When they are not in the office, the athletic trainers can be found across campus, checking in with players and coaches at practices and supporting student-athletes on the sidelines during games, ready to help at a moment’s notice.
Castro have become ITAT (Impact Trained Athletic Trainer) certified as they continue their training on how to better use and interpret impact tests. The pair also continues to follow “Return to Play” and “Return to Learn” processes. Mr. Zimmerman enjoys that the job is different every day. He and his team don’t just tape ankles and fingers. They inspire students to consider careers in the medical field and help athletes succeed in competitive sports while still staying healthy and safe.
“Most of the time, people only notice us during games,” said Mr. Zimmerman. “Game coverage is just a small part of it.”
“Working as an athletic trainer is a science-based profession that requires a strong knowledge of anatomy and physiology. This program gives students interested in the medical field a head start,” Mr. Zimmerman said.
The job of an athletic trainer extends far beyond injury evaluation and includes preventative treatment and planned responses to emergencies. Before a team even gets on the field, student-athletes have already gone to the Athletic Training Office, located just steps from the school’s Monarch statue, for preventative treatment.
Each year, several Archbishop Mitty students — called athletic training student aides — help Mr. Zimmerman and Mrs. Castro with their work. Junior Kathleen McDonald is one Monarch who found her calling by working with the school’s athletic trainers. She plans to study kinesiology in college so she can pursue a career as an athletic trainer for professional athletes.
A desire to be prepared for, and ultimately avoid, injury has driven Mr. Zimmerman to be at the forefront of new ideas and technologies, particularly with head trauma injuries. Seven years ago under the guidance of Mr. Zimmerman, the Archbishop Mitty Athletic Department was one of the first local high schools to implement neurological baseline testing for contact sports to aid in diagnosing concussions and their effects. Later, the department was an early adopter of Sway, a mobile application that helps monitor signs of balance-related dysfunction. In the past two years, Mr. Zimmerman and Mrs.
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“I’ve learned a lot about responsibility and organization and having to work with different personalities and attitudes,” McDonald said. With oversight from Mr. Zimmerman and his team, McDonald is learning how to care for injuries and tape thumbs, ankles, and fingers. She is already acquiring skills she will need for her career, but more importantly, the work ethic she is learning as a Monarch will serve her well as she pursues her future in the field of athletics.
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OUTREACH THRIVES AASU, LASU Clubs Share Friendship and Culture By Patsy Mireles Outreach Coordinator
The Outreach Program at Archbishop Mitty High School is off to a great start for the 2016-17 school year. The African American Student Union (AASU) and the Latin American Student Union (LASU), respectively, are two very active clubs overseen by the Outreach Program. Each club meets regularly on campus and enjoys several off campus activities as well. Bowling, ice skating, delicious lunchtime potlucks, the well-attended Gospel Night, and — of course — the popular Outreach retreat, are just a few of the activities students look forward to each year. It goes without saying these clubs provide a network of social, spiritual, and academic support, allowing students to celebrate their unique cultural backgrounds and embrace their similarities and differences. Senior Erica Johnson’s favorite part of participating in AASU is belonging to such a diverse community.
“I am allowed the beautiful chance to be surrounded by young black and Latino minds that will change this world,” Johnson said. The students spend time bonding together during many club activities. Earlier this school year, members of the AASU
gathered together for a potluck barbecue. The LASU members joined their parents for a Saturday morning hike at the Almaden Quicksilver Park. In October, both groups gathered on campus in the Monarch Room for a well-attended lunchtime ice cream social to celebrate the end of the first quarter. As Beyonce and Selena sang in the background, students danced, chatted, and relaxed. The clubs aren’t just focused on community building, but also on sharing their culture with a larger community. LASU members shared their Latino culture with the entire school in November. In the school’s chapel, students created a Day of the Dead altar, a popular custom in many Latin American countries to help remember loved ones who have passed away. Members of the Archbishop Mitty community placed photos of deceased family members on the altar. During the fall, members of AASU took time to focus on the history of the 13th amendment and its connection to the institution of slavery. In November, AASU members gathered in the Monarch Room for a movie night. The students ate pizza, then watched the documentary, “13th”, and discussed the film’s relevance to their own world.
For senior Alfonso Rojas, three words come to mind when he thinks about LASU: culture, passion, and family. This sense of being a family within a family keeps students connected to the program long after they have graduated. This is especially true for alumna Jocelyn Woods, who was recently named the National Youth of the Year for her involvement with the Boys and Girls Clubs of America. The Outreach Program has invited Jocelyn back to campus to speak with members of AASU and LASU. Jocelyn will talk about her experience at AMHS and her transition to the University of Southern California, where she is currently a freshman. We look forward to Jocelyn’s return and welcome any other alumni interested in connecting with current AASU and LASU members.
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CLASS NOTES - Alumni Bits and Pieces
The 1960s John Engle ’68, a grandfather now, still lives in Marseille in Southern France and is nearing retirement from his position as a professor of literature and film at the Université de Toulon. His new book, “Surfing in the Movies: A Critical History,” was recently published by the McFarland Press. He doesn’t get back to the area that often, but was impressed to see the changes to the Mitty campus during a visit a couple of years ago and was tickled to have been invited to be a jury member for the 2016 Santa Cruz Surf Film Festival.
1970s John Moore ’70 has been retired for seven years and still lives in Albany, Oregon. He has two grandsons and volunteers part time at Oregon Cascades West Council of Governments where he helps with their IT Department. The organization mainly caters to the elderly and disabled. The group also works with vocational rehabilitation and Meals on Wheels. His brother, Kevin, helped bring the 49ers to Santa Clara and his sister, Maryellen, is still assisting the PGA of America. Jim Ales ’72 was recently selected as a recipient of the prestigious American Institute of Graphic Arts Fellow Award. The fellowship recognizes an individual’s impact on the design profession. Fellows have faithfully served their community, elevated their profession, and created opportunities for the next generation of designers. Jim received the honor in March of 2015 at a ceremony in San Francisco. Art Greco ’72 is enjoying his new granddaughter, preparing for retirement in Palm Springs, and watching the Dodgers beat up on the Giants. Dan DeGroot ’73 retired on December 1, 2014, after 38 years at Diablo Canyon Nuclear Power Plant, 32 years of which were with Pacific Gas & Electric Co. He worked as the control room supervisor before moving over to supervise training for the past
seven years. After retiring, he took on a more active role in working with his wife at Kimberly’s Global Real Estate business (kimberlysre.com). He also does some consulting work in the nuclear industry. Doug Fine ’75 spoke at the San Francisco chapter of the Society for Marketing Professional Services in April of 2015. He gave a talk entitled “The Magic of an Engaged Team.” Doug was thrilled to meet up with six other members from the Class of 1975. John Hill ’75 celebrated his 30th wedding anniversary last year with his wife, Marie. The couple has three children: Sabrina, Stephanie, and Christopher. John is retired after working for 30 years at AT&T. He is also the president of the San Jose Bell Golf Club and is an independent telecommunication contractor. Aileen Casanave ’77 was recently featured in an article by the Association of Corporate Counsel that focused on her community impact through board service. You can read the article on accdocket.com. Her son, Jason Anderson ’11, is currently attending San Francisco State University and is applying to law school. Her daughter, Nicole Anderson ’07, graduated from the University of California, Riverside with a Bachelor of Science degree and from California Baptist University with a master’s degree. She is a program supervisor of the Therapeutic Behavioral Sciences Department for Unity Care, an agency that provides critical services to foster families and youth in San Jose, California. Dianne (Perretta ’77) Vaughn and her husband still live in Zanesville, Ohio. The couple has been married for 30 years. They have one daughter who is doing well and is a senior in college. Dianne’s brother lives in Lake Tahoe. Her sister lives in Laughlin, Nevada. Dianne’s dad resides in Arizona.
1980s Gigi (Bonanno ’82) Pettinato is proud to announce her son, Daniel, who played football for the University of Arizona Wildcats, now plays for the Houston Texans.
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Nancy (Novak ’84) Alvarado teaches fifth grade in San Ysidro, on the border between the United States and Mexico. She is a columnist for The Star-News in Chula Vista. She also volunteers with Baja Bound, building houses for the working poor in Baja California. In addition to that, she coordinates the Baja Educational Initiative, which raises money for scholarships that go to children living in the rural communities around Ensenada. She is married and has two children. Christopher Jaime ’85 was appointed an United States Bankruptcy Judge for the Eastern District of California on December 9, 2014, and was sworn in on January 5, 2015. He maintains chambers in Sacramento. Rose (Cesena ’85) Olivas now works at Exact Sciences, promoting a fantastic test called Cologuard, which is a new, highly sensitive screening test for colorectal cancer. Her daughter is growing fast and they are very blessed.
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1990s Martha Lebrón-Dykeman ’90 completed her third Ironman in Australia on May 3, 2015. Lea Headley ’94 recently relocated with her husband, Ross, and children, Skylar, 9, and Chase, 7, to Granite Bay. Sabrina (Pizzuti ’95) Johnson has been happily married for three years, has a baby boy named Hunter, and is a photographer in the Sacramento area.
Greg Woods ’86, serves as a lecturer with the Department of Justice Studies at San Jose State University, the Department of Criminology and Criminal Justice Studies at Sonoma State University, and the Osher Lifelong Learning Institute at San Francisco State University. In 2014, Greg presented training seminars, through a foreign language interpreter, to top Beijing police officials from the Ministry of Security of the People’s Republic of China. He was also honored to speak at the graduation ceremony for San Francisco State University’s Department of Criminal Justice Studies in 2015.
Mark Massoud ’95 was awarded a prestigious Guggenheim Fellowship in 2015. The Guggenheim Foundation receives between 3,500 and 4,000 applications each year and awards about 200 fellowships annually. Mark received a juris doctor degree in 2005 and a doctorate in jurisprudence and social policy in 2008, both from the University of California, Berkeley. His research focuses on the institutionalization of law and human rights in conflict settings and authoritarian states. His articles have also appeared in top tier journals. Kerri (Walsh ’96) Jennings won a bronze medal at the Rio Olympics this past summer. This marks her fourth Olympic medal.
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Marc Ortiz S.J. ’97 entered the Society of Jesus in 2009 and is the Dean of Campus Ministry at Sacred Heart Nativity Schools. He joined their faculty in the fall of 2014 and taught a variety of subjects. Marc attended the University of Illinois, Chicago and has also taught at St. Lawrence and St. Simon as a lay teacher. Joanne Saunders ’98 was selected to the Metro Atlantic Athletic Conference’s 35th anniversary first team for fall sports, earlier this year. Saunders was a member of Fairfield University’s volleyball team from 1998 to 2001.
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Julie Watts ’98 was awarded an Emmy in 2015 for her year-long investigation into the insurers on Covered California, the state’s health insurance exchange. This is Julie’s sixth Emmy for her work as a consumer-investigative reporter at CBS in San Francisco. She also recently launched NewsMom.com. The website features unsponsored news, reviews, and editorials for parents. Unlike traditional bloggers and influencers, who are often paid by the companies they highlight, NewsMom contributors are independent journalists who share their investigative stories, instincts, and research skills with other parents. The website can be found on Facebook and Twitter under @NewsMomDotCom. Julie continues to volunteer at Mitty and moderates a series of career symposiums each year. She lives in San Francisco with her husband and their 3-year-old daughter.
2000s Eric Bair ’00 produced a romantic dramedy short film titled “@Social #Connection” that won the Platinum Remi Award for Dramatic-Original Independent Shorts at the 48th Annual Worldfest-Houston International Film Festival on April 18, 2015. This is the same award that was won by Steven Spielberg, George Lucas, Ridley Scott, David Lynch, the Coen Brothers, and Francis Ford Coppola early in their careers. The film is available online at bairfilm.com. Abby (Dahl ’00) Guido and Jacquelyn (Bettencourt ’00) Kazas are co-founders of Beijos Events, an event planning and styling company based in California. With their partner, Leah Carriger, Abby and Jacquelyn have styled all types of events, including birthdays, weddings, and bridal and baby showers. Beijos Events creates beautiful celebrations that meet their clients’ needs, while exceeding their greatest expectations. Each event is not only stylish, but unique and personal. Look for them on wedding and family style blogs, where they are frequently featured. They are also on Instagram @beijosevents and online: beijosevents.com. Jesse Boulton ’01 recently left the U.S. Army after nine years on active duty and completed his Master of Business Administration at the University of California, Davis last spring. He is now working for Wells Fargo Securities in San Francisco, which underwrites publicly traded securities and provides merger and acquisitions advice for technology companies. He and his wife, along with their 2-year-old son, Reid, are currently living in San Mateo. Matthew Capurro ’02 is the resident musical director at Redondo Union High School. His work on the school’s production of “Thoroughly Modern Millie” earned a Jerry Herman Awards nomination for Best Musical Direction. He teaches private voice lessons to students pursuing a Bachelor of Fine Arts in musical theatre from California State University, Fullerton. His singer-songwriter album “You, Me, and the Earthquake” was
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recently released on iTunes, and he is currently recording his second album “Elegy.”
Kelly (Bayless ’03) Tynes married her high school sweetheart, Grayson Tynes ’03 in 2010. They have two beautiful girls together, Jordan, 3, and Taylor, 1. They are raising their girls and working in the Sacramento area. Miriam Alvarado ’06 was recently awarded a Gates Cambridge Scholarship to begin a doctorate at Cambridge University this fall. She will be studying epidemiology with a focus on evaluating the recent sugar-sweetened beverage tax in Barbados. Stephanie Kent ’06, a multimedia producer and writer, was named a Creative Community Fellow by National Arts Strategies, earlier this year.
Ellen (Sereno ’06) Meuchel married Tyler Meuchel last fall on September 26, 2015. She couldn’t have planned the big day without help from her best friends, who all happen to also be 2006 Mitty graduates. Those present for the big day included Jayne Scuncio ’06, Anita Athavale ’06, Leah Sanabria ’06, Shannon Chloupek ’06, and Linda Battaglia ’06. Cameron Smith ’06 asked Elizabeth Moul ’06 to marry him on August 31st at Disneyland and she said YES. Elizabeth recently began work as a lawyer with Hayes, Scott, Bonino, Ellingson, & McLay, LLP, a firm based in Redwood City. Cameron began working as a financial representative at Northwestern Mutual.
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Ruben Dario Villa ’06 graduated from Santa Clara University in 2010 with a Bachelor of Science in sociology and a Bachelor of Arts in studio art. Since then, he married his high school sweetheart in July of 2012. He also worked at Apple as a visual designer for iWork for more than three years. Ruben left Apple towards the end of 2014 and started a business in January of 2015 called Fúchila Fresheners, a Chicano and Latino pop culture inspired line of air fresheners. The company has been doing great so far and has been featured on NBC, Telemundo, Univision, and “Latina Magazine,” and is partnering with George Lopez to create a limited edition set of air fresheners for him. Check out all of the designs at fuchilafresheners.com. Ruben now also works at Google as a designer for Google Maps. Shelly Saini ’07 graduated from the University of San Francisco in 2011 and received a Bachelor of Arts in politics. She then served on the board for the League of Women Voters of San Jose /Santa Clara for two years where she helped produce a local television show called “LWV Presents Insights and Perspective.” Shelly had the opportunity to moderate debates between local politicians during election time. During the same time, she was also a teacher for Primary Plus and West Valley Middle School in San Jose for two years, where she taught math and language arts. In August of 2014, Shelly started law school at USF. She spent last summer working as a law clerk for the Supreme Administrative Court of the Czech Republic. She is working to be either a human rights or civil rights attorney.
2010s Derek Booth (’10), Ryan Fernandez (’10), and Amanda Guzikowski (’11) received their white coats from the Arizona College of Osteopathic Medicine on October 7th. The event is a rite of passage among medical schools and marks their official welcoming into the profession of medicine. Colton Goularte ’10 graduated from the University of Colorado, Boulder in 2015 with a degree in sociology. Megan Swartzwelder ’10 received her master’s degree in economics from the University of Hawaii, Manoa in May of 2015. She has started an exciting career at Apple Inc. in the iTunes department! Don Allen Stevenson III ’11 produced a short film, which was viewed at the Cannes Film Festival last year. Don Allen and his partner on the project were flown to the festival for the viewing. Casey Cabrales ’12 married fellow Archbishop Mitty graduate Megan Schrotenboer ’12 on June 25th. Winsor Kinkade ’13 is currently studying art at the University of San Francisco and recently published a book of her artwork titled “Sunday Punday: Celebrate The Little Everyday Joys That Make Us Smile.” It’s a small collection of illustrations paired with short, inspirational, and positive messages. You can find the book on amazon.com. Michael Deauville ’15 published his first book, “A Brother’s Love,” this summer. The book is about growing up with two siblings with special needs. Learn more about the book and Michael’s experiences at michaeljohndeauville.org.
Christine Connolly ’09 married Brett Henninger in Saratoga on September 25th. Several Mitty alumni were in the wedding party, including Jennefer Kohler ’09, Christine McCaman ’09, Stephanie (Kelly ’09) Herraez, Lindsey Pelio ’09, and Samantha Armann ’09. The couple met while attending California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo. They now live in San Diego with their dog, Tucker, where Christine works as a college counselor at Cathedral Catholic High School and Brett works for a health care management startup company. Kayla Goularte ’09 graduated from San Jose State University in 2013 with a major in communications and a minor in public relations. Mitch Haniger ’09 made his major league debut with the Arizona Diamondbacks on August 17th. He now plays for the Seattle Mariners.
Jocelyn Woods ’16 was named the National Youth of the Year by the Boys and Girls Clubs of America. This is the highest honor a club kid can receive and allows her to represent 4 million kids nationwide. In September, she was awarded a $100,000 scholarship, a brand new Toyota, and she will soon visit the Oval Office. She also had the opportunity to meet Senator Feinstein, who took a photo with her and tweeted about the visit. Jocelyn had dinner with Misty Copeland and Ashanti Shequoiya Douglas. After being named the youth of the year, she appeared on ABC Channel 7 with J.B. Smoove.
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Alumni Reunions
On October 22nd, the classes of 1971, 1976, 1981, 1986, 1991, 1996, 2001, and 2006 returned to campus to celebrate their reunions. More than 250 attendees enjoyed dinner, dancing, entertainment from the alumni band King Animal, tours of campus, and a slideshow highlighting their years in high school.
1971 – The Class of 1971 posed for a group photo.
1981 – Peg (Benak ’81) Taylor, Erin (O’Connell ’81) Purrucci, and Rosemary (Van Dyk ’81) Lyons reconnected during the cocktail hour.
1996 – Tammi Lamar Blackwood, Kimathi Blackwood ’96, Genia (Shaw ’96) Curren, Scott Williams ’96, and Kerri (Walsh ’96) Jennings met up on the terrace outside the Aymar Events Center.
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1986 – Aaron Corsiglia, Karin (Leigh ’86) Olson, Jose Castanon ’86, Todd Toral ’86, and Julie (Corsiglia ’86) Smallwood enjoyed catching up before heading to the gym for dinner and dancing.
1996 – Johanna (Cordell ’96) Martinezmoles, Erin (Ray ’96) Santos, Heather (Taher ’96) Rodriguez, Kristen Lewis ’96, and Tony Medaglia ’96 took a break from the dance floor to take a picture together.
2001 – The Class of 2001 had a blast at their 20 year reunion.
1991 – The Class of 1991 posed for a group photo at their 25 year reunion.
2006 – Danielle (Paulsen ’06) Elser, Amie (Soares ’06) Keesling, Carly (Skeath ’06) Zonsius, and Elizabeth Moul (’06) were all smiles.
1996 – Erika (Wolf ’96) Herthel and Megan (Greig ’96) Hansen caught up with Carl Silva, an AMHS faculty member.
2006 – Alyssa Carter ’06, John Truesdell, Leslie Guarascio ’06, Andrea Garcia ’06, and Miranda George ’06 smiled for the camera.
1996 – Reyna Fortenberry ’96, Shanelle (Arata ’96) Falmoe, Tanisha (Rowe ’96) Blake, and Genia (Shaw ’96) Curren reminisced about their high school days.
2006 – Scott Pierson ’06, Siddhant Singh ’06, Laura Kate (Anderson ’06) Bender, Alfred Bender, and Lisette Arellano ’06 danced the night away.
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Class of
2011 5 year reunion
Thanks to the members of the Class of 2011 who attended their five year reunion. The event was held at AFK Gamer Lounge, a business owned by AMHS alumni, in downtown San Jose on Friday, July 15th. Attendees had a great time playing games and catching up with one another about their post-college lives. Class of 2012, we’ll see you this summer at your reunion!
Olivia Bartz (’11), Alyssa Caban (’11), Lani Ng (’11), and Kristen Klaas (’11) posed for a photo.
Michael Slevin (’11), Nick Schott (’11), and James Steininger (’11) reminisced about their years at Mitty during the reunion.
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Joey Brunetto (’11), Christina Collins (’11), Ryan Chew (’11), Ian Earley (’11), and James Steininger (’11) gathered at the AFK Gamer Lounge in downtown San Jose.
Alumni Tony Lewis (’11), Mary-Elizabeth Nowell (’11), Jacqueline Lewis (’11), Haley Smith (’11), and Ashley Eggleston (’11) gathered with friends for an evening of fun.
Alumni and guests enjoyed catching up with each other.
Ryan Chew (’11), Shannon McAvoy (’11), and Joey Brunetto (’11) gathered for a group photo.
Upcoming Alumni Events! Hall of Fame Saturday, February 11th Aymar Events Center
Alumni Baseball Game Saturday, February 25th Bill Barone Field
Mitty Auction Saturday, April 29th Club Auto Sport
29th Annual Alumni & Friends Golf Tournament Monday, May 8th Cinnabar Hills Golf Club
Brother Fien Volunteer Dinner Friday, May 19th Aymar Events Center
For more information visit mittyalumni.com.
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 attending AMHS Performing Arts concerts, plays, and musicals. Membership is open to all Archbishop Mitty alumni moms. To inquire about upcoming events and to be added to the email list please contact Sarah Janigian in the Advancement Office at (408) 342-4224 or via email at sjanigian@mitty.com or alma@mitty.com.
Leave a Lasting Legacy Become a Member of the Heritage Circle
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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Alumni from the class of 1996 reconnected before sitting down to eat.
A mini Monarch enjoyed a very special dessert, a sugar cookie with the Archbishop Mitty High School logo.
Alumni Picnic &
BBQ
As part of Alumni Weekend this year, we held the Alumni Picnic in conjunction with the day football game that happened at our campus on October 22nd. Monarchs of all ages enjoyed food from Sam’s BBQ, owned by Sam Carlino ’86, and sweet treats from Decorated by Cami, owned by Cami Jackson ’06. Entertainment included games, crafts, and face painting, as well as cheering on the Monarchs as they took on the Junipero Serra Padres at Father Jack Russi Field.
Kimberly (Martin ’01) Boettner and her daughter, Claire, decorated a pumpkin. Archie, the school’s mascot, and a mini Monarch showed their Mitty pride as they posed for a photo.
Young at heart, Dana (Grewohl ’86) Marshall and Erin (Souter ’86) Lindsay posed for a picture with Archie, the school’s mascot.
Mike White ’96, Lisa McGhee ’96, and Clayton Parento chatted while enjoying a BBQ meal.
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ALUMNI NIGHT UNDER THE LIGHTS Friday, October 28th, was a great night to be a Monarch at the annual football game held under the lights at the Father Jack Russi Field. Many alumni returned to campus to cheer on the Monarchs from the exclusive alumni section at the east end zone.
Clockwise from top left: Chris Bovone ’88 cheered on the football team with his wife, Kelly, and youngest daughter. Sylvia Carrillo ’80 showed her Monarch pride with Archie, the school’s mascot. Archbishop Mitty’s Class of 1986 caught up in the alumni section. Kolby Rousseu ’11, Courtney Lisowski ’12, Casey Cabralas ’12, and Megan (Schrotenboer ’12) Cabrales chatted over hot cocoa. Susan (Munley ’95) Hyland, Jill (Bovone ’93) Hyland, and Kelly Hyland posed for the camera with their kids. AMHS faculty member Bill Hutton chatted with Stacy (Leigh ’90) Amicarelli, Dan McHale ’90, and Kim (Cotton ’89) Fleury. Amy (Choice ’86) Korb, Damon Korb, Tatum Korb ’20, and Alexis Korb snapped a photo with Archie during halftime.
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THE ARCHBISHOP MITTY FAMILY REQUESTS THAT YOU JOIN US IN PRAYER FOR THE FOLLOWING MEMBERS OF OUR COMMUNITY AND THEIR FAMILIES
In Remembrance Jayasharee Banerjee Grandmother of Priya Ravi ’19
Daniel Hinojos Cousin of Gabriella Gonsales ’17
Lloyd Rose Great grandfather of Hailey Bruce ’18
Shelby Brewer Class of ’96
Issam Kreitem Father of Pierre Kreitem ’16, Laila Kreitem ’12, and Sameer Kreitem ’10
Thomas Shawhan Class of ’74
Mary “Lorraine” Bumb Grandmother of Colleen Bumb ’11, Monica Bumb ’06, Patrick Bumb ’03, and Brian Bumb ’99 Margie Burns Mother of Keith Burns (AMHS staff) Ann Conley Grandmother of Ian Wilson ’16 Maria de los Angeles Cruz Grandmother of David Tenorio ’16 Regina Del Rosario Puzon Aunt of Nathan Del Rosario ’18 Todd Endris Class of ’01 Cenorina Estrella Grandmother of Jordan Estrella ’17 Robert Formea Grandparent of Kevin Tsukamoto ’11 and Ryan Tsukamoto ’14 Nghia Hand Uncle of Anthony Ho ’19 Linda Hanson Aunt of Brian Kalcic ’19 and David Kalcic ’17
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William Kamimoto Grandfather of Adam Fox ’20 and Ryan Fox ’18 Colin O’Kane Class of ’09 Luie Lopez AMHS staff, Husband of Rose Lopez (AMHS faculty), Father of Maren Lopez ’20 Jane Mailhot Mother of Maureen Mailhot ’19 Richard Martinez Father of Mark Martinez (AMHS staff) Mike Moran Uncle of Annelliese Delacroix ’18 and Victoria Delacroix ’20 Melida (Martinez) Musquiz Class of ’98 Al Ornelas Grandfather of Justin Sousa ’19 and Haley Sousa ’17 Angel Ramirez Cousin of Jordan Hekili ’18
Tom Sheredy Class of ’70 Sarah Slugocki Class of ’10, and sister of Andy Slugocki ’08, Tim Slugocki ’07, and Katie Slugocki ’05 Mike Smart Uncle of Lauren McMahon ’20 William Snyder Grandfather of Weston Synder ’20 Solomone Taufa Father of Garrett Taufa ’18 Felicia Trueba Cousin of Amanda Olivas ’17 Debra Triggas Mother of Jason Triggas ’05, Andrew Triggas ’08, and Lilliana Triggas ’13 Brother Jim Wisecaver Former AMHS Faculty Anna Vasquez Grandmother of Alexa Sanchez ’19
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