Chaminade Now - Summer 2021

CHAMINADE Now SUMMER 2021

CIF-SS DIVISION 1 CHAMPIONS DESPITE THE YEAR’S CHALLENGES, THE BOYS' BASKETBALL TEAM BRINGS HOME THE SOUTHERN SECTION TITLE SUMMER 2021

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EXECUTIVE COUNCIL

BOARD OF DIRECTORS

EDITOR

Robert S. Webb P ’18 ’20 President

Scott Alderton

Patricia Fernandez ’89

Bro. Adam Becerra, fsp Vice President of Mission and Strategic Initiatives

Gary M. Bohamed

CONTRIBUTING WRITERS

Bro. John H. Campbell, S.M.

Marsha Anderson

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Kristine D. Calara Vice President of Advancement

Mary Catherine Campbell

Bro. Adam Becerra, fsp, DMin

Jeannette Crawshaw

Sara Nguyen

Luis Guerra High School Principal

Fr. James L. Heft, S.M.

Robert S. Webb

Elizabeth Gluvna ’04 Executive Assistant to the President

Jay Paul Leupp ’81

PHOTOGRAPHY

Terri Masserman

Patricia Fernandez ’89

Peter Moglia ’85

Cliff Fong

Cheryl Patterson

Tommy Smeltzer

Jennifer Prendergast

Julie Sprouse

Rev. Ted Ley ‘58, S.M. Chaplain

Blaise Simqu

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Michael Valentine Middle School Principal

Kimila Ulrich

Chaminade College Preparatory admits students of any race, color, national and ethnic origin to all the rights, privileges, programs, and activities generally accorded or made available to students at the school.

It does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national and ethnic origin in administration or its educational policies, admissions policies, scholarship and loan programs, and athletic and other schooladministered programs.

Janet Koller Vice President of Finance and Operations

Donna (Vallely) Voogt ’79 Director of Human Resources

Richard Boehmer

Fr. Timothy Kenney, S.M.

Todd Stevens Robert S. Webb

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INside 4 Chaminade Welcomes Fr. Michael Chiuri, S.M.

Chaminade is delighted to welcome Fr. Michael Chiuri, S.M., as our new priest-chaplain. We are incredibly grateful to the Marianist Province of the United States for gracing our community with Fr. Mike.

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Students and teachers make the best of a tough situation. The school year proved to be a springboard to greater innovation in the delivery of services and an opportunity to reflect and become more intentional about our mission.

12 Honor Roll of Donors

Students are our number one priority. Gifts to the 2020-2021 Chaminade Fund are directly invested in our students and serve as a testament to the excellent educational experience they receive.

20 2021 Commencements Speech excerpts from middle school valedictorian, Sarah Churchick, and high school valedictorian, Brendan Teehan.

32 College Acceptances Chaminade graduates attend the most prestigious academic institutions in the United States and abroad.

36 Spotlight on Service Volunteers are an essential part of Chaminade’s operations and are instrumental in the success of many of our programs and events. This year we honor some extraordinary volunteers with the 2021 Spotlight on Service Award.

40 Chaminade Gala Benefit and Auction—Legacy A night under the stars filled with live and silent auctions, a senior show, and an evident love for Chaminade students.

42 Alumni Spotlights

Chaminade highlights three outstanding alumni pursuing their passions and succeeding in their endeavors. Read how Emma Dawson'16 is shattering stereotypes, how Connor Hoyt '15 is doing his part, and how Dana Michelle Cook '97 inspires others.

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COLLEGE BOUND

CASSIDY PULEO

KEITH HIGGINS JR.

KENNETH SIMPSON

UNIVERSITY OF CALIFORNIA, BERKELEY WOMEN’S FIELD HOCKEY

LEHIGH UNIVERSITY MEN’S BASKETBALL

UNIVERSITY OF COLORADO MEN’S BASKETBALL

PAYTON WAGNER

SAVANNAH MADRIGAL

OSKAR STARK

SAM WEAVER

FAIRLEIGH DICKINSON UNIVERSITY - SOFTBALL

CAL STATE UNIVERSITY, MONTEREY BAY - SOFTBALL

WASHINGTON STATE UNIVERSITY - BASEBALL

NEBRASKA WESLEYAN UNIVERSITY - WRESTLING

SAMMY AND JACKIE NUCHOW VANDERBILT UNIVERSITY WOMEN’S LACROSSE

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Ten Student-athletes from the Class of 2021 take their talents to the next level as they sign their National Letters of Intent.

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JORDAN MCINTYRE

FRESNO STATE UNIVERSITY FOOTBALL

BROWN UNIVERSITY FOOTBALL

GRATEFUL

FOR THE MANY BLESSINGS Robert S. Webb P ’18 ’20, President Prior to these last 18 months, I never knew how much we could take for granted the blessing of going to school. With this in mind, it was more gratifying and rewarding than usual to welcome our community to both campuses for the 2021-2022 school year. It was heartwarming to witness students connect with each other on the first day of school, exciting to greet families at various start-of-school events, and fulfilling to gather with faculty and staff in preparation for the upcoming year. Each encounter and interaction was very special, as we were finally able to come out of our social isolation. Like most of you, since March 2020, I missed the family spirit that is a hallmark of the Chaminade experience. Over these past few weeks, it has been a joy to rekindle our connections in person, and I look forward to catching up with more of you in the coming months.

In this issue of Chaminade Now, we give thanks for our many blessings despite the challenges and setbacks we have endured during the pandemic. We celebrate our boys’ basketball team that won the CIF-SS Division I championship this summer. We welcome our new chaplain Fr. Michael Chiuri. We acknowledge and thank our donors who remained steadfast in their support of our school, even as many were impacted financially by the pandemic. Our Blue and Orange Loyalty Society donors are a special group of supporters who have given consistently every year for three years or more and know the importance of

regularly giving back to Chaminade to further our mission. We are also indebted to our incredible volunteers, especially our Spotlight on Service recipients, who give their time, energy, and expertise to ensure Chaminade has the human capital needed to keep its programs and initiatives going strong. Many of these volunteers, including the dedicated members of our Board of Directors, share their unique gifts and talents with us, and for this, we are truly blessed.

I am always fulfilled when I learn of Chaminade alumni pursuing their passions and doing their part to better our world.

In this issue, you will learn about Conner Hoyt ’15 and his work for service, justice, and peace. You will also meet Dana Michelle Cook ’97, an Alumni Hall of Fame recipient, and Emma Dawson ’16, who are breaking down stereotypes in their respective fields and serving as inspiration for others. There is also a spotlight on Major John F. Miller ’65, who is paying it forward by including Chaminade in his estate plans to help ensure our school’s mission is supported long into the future.

Your prayers and support have enriched Chaminade with abundant blessings. I pray that your families also enjoy a sense of renewal as we approach the start of the holiday season. On behalf of the Chaminade family, thank you for being one of the reasons for our hope, faithfulness, and gratitude.

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Chaminade Welcomes

Fr. Michael Chiuri, S.M. Chaminade is delighted to welcome Fr. Mike Chiuri, S.M., as our new priest-chaplain! We are incredibly grateful to the Marianist Province of the United States for gracing our community with Fr. Mike to animate the charism of Blessed Chaminade, to be formed by Mary for the mission of Christ.

By Bro. Adam Becerra, fsp, DMin Vice President of Mission and Strategic Initiatives

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Each one of us is called – whether to the lay life as a married or single person, to the priestly life in the ordained ministry, or to a life of consecration as a religious brother or sister.

Regardless of our vocation, we all become witnesses of the Lord, here and now. At Chaminade, we are fortunate to have exemplary Marianist brothers and priests who minister with grace, empathy, and passion for our mission.

The presence and work of our Marianist community continue to inspire our educators and animate in them Blessed Chaminade’s belief that “we are all missionaries who are on a permanent mission” to bring the Good News of Jesus Christ. In looking at the role of a priest-chaplain, it is challenging when two campuses require their sacramental ministry. From tending to day-to-day operations, attending meetings, going on retreats, celebrating liturgies, offering spiritual direction, hearing confessions, and responding to sick calls, the priest is always in demand at Chaminade.

Therefore, the Marianist Province of the United States has recognized the continued need for a priest-chaplain and has assigned Fr. Michael Chiuri, S.M., to serve at Chaminade. Current chaplain Fr. Ted Ley, S.M. ’58, will remain in residence at the West Hills Marianist Community and will help Fr. Mike acclimate to life at Chaminade.

We thank Fr. Ted for his years of service to Chaminade and are delighted that he will continue to impart his wisdom and knowledge to his alma mater. Fr. Mike Chiuri has an extensive background, and we are delighted to share his journey with our Chaminade family.

Fr. Mike was born and raised in Nairobi, Kenya, where he earned his bachelor’s degree in commerce and business administration at the Catholic University of Eastern Africa in 1997. Following graduation, he worked as a consultant for the African Economic Research Consortium. After earning a master’s degree in business administration from the California State University, San Bernadino, he taught at Vista Del Mar School in Culver City, California, before returning to management in the corporate sector. Under the guidance of the Marianist community in Winnipeg, he was also involved with Lay Marianist groups.

Fr. Mike entered the novitiate in Dayton, Ohio, in 2010. As a second-year novice, he was a member of the Marianist community in Eldersburg, Maryland, and served in Campus Ministry at Mother Seton Academy in Baltimore. He professed his first vows in June 2012. In the summer of 2016, Fr. Mike was assigned to the Lalanne Marianist Community in Los Angeles to complete his philosophical studies. He professed his perpetual vows in St. Louis on September 24, 2016, and was then assigned to the Marianist Seminary Community in Rome.

On January 11, 2020, in preparation for his priesthood ordination, Fr. Mike completed his Bachelor of Sacred Theology/S.T.B. degree at the Pontifical University of San Thomas Aquinas (Angelicum) in June 2020. He was ordained to the priesthood at Our Lady of the Pillar Parish in St. Louis on August 22, 2020. His first priestly assignment was at Our Lady of the Pillar, and he served at other Marianist-sponsored ministries in St. Louis.

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Adapt

change

endure Students and teachers maKe the best of a tough situation

By Marsha Anderson

Just survive. In one of the strangest and perhaps most memorable academic years in our country’s history, survival became the sad motto of many families of students at schools throughout the U.S. Parents often had to take on home schooling responsibilities they were woefully unprepared to do, as normal school activities fell under the COVID-19 pandemic’s threat.

But Chaminade, with its ability as a Catholic, Marianist school to move quickly and nimbly, did more than just survive…it prospered. The school year proved to be a springboard to greater innovation in the delivery of services to students and families as well as an opportunity to reflect and become more intentional about our mission.

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At the beginning of the pandemic in March 2020, faculty and staff met to determine how they could adapt and change to the new social distancing rules. During the fall semester, many activities and events continued to happen—but in a virtual rather than a physical space.

Using Zoom and live streaming, the school rallied to embrace the changes. Our caring, hardworking educators worked almost to their breaking point to give students what they needed in this difficult year. At the beginning, workloads increased, but once staff got their bearings about how to administer their services online, things became easier.

The result? Students and teachers made the best of a tough situation by staying enthusiastic about their studies and keeping connected to the school.

“These were the moments,” as Campus Ministry’s Kate Beskid put it, “that made those long hours all worth it for me,” echoing the feelings of other dedicated staff.

The Arts didn’t miss a beat While musical and dramatic practices and meetings were held using Zoom, performances reached their audiences via live streaming. Working from home, film students continued to make films, doing many of the assignments that in past years would have been completed in class and on campus.

As Film Program Director Karen Thumm explained, “In the fall, every class was entirely virtual. We tried to keep class expectations the same and standards of learning the same. Students created storyboards and shooting schedules, then filmed their projects. They worked on school laptops at home to do their editing and were able to borrow Canon cameras, tripods and other equipment.

“For some projects (comedies, dramas, horror films), they were challenged to deal with aspects of the pandemic. Some students addressed the comedy of being and learning at home. Even some of the horror films addressed life in the pandemic! And students incorporated masks into their storytelling where their actors were not family members.”

The school year culminated in a virtual film festival showcasing student work. Several films went on to win awards at film festivals outside of school.

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Oreos are a fighting matter High school tenth grader Derek Champnella was able to excel during virtual learning. He created an awardwinning film,"The Cookie", for a chase sequence assignment in Film II. As the film trailer highlights, “When you have to shoot your high school sophomore year short film project during a pandemic and the only two actors you can get are your mom and dad, this is what happens. A husband and wife battle over the last snack.”

The plot featured his parents, one of whom took the last Oreo cookie while the other chased the cookie thief around the house. Because the actors were family members, they fortunately did not have to appear wearing masks.

Derek’s film won the best student prize at the 2021 Hollywood Reel Independent Film Festival.

To watch "The Cookie" go to bit.ly/CCP-TheCookie,

Derek’s dad, Eric (when not starring in the cookie chase film), works in film himself. In an email to Ms. Thumm, he wrote: As a parent, just want to say thank you for all you taught Derek about film this last year and let you know some good news: he asked me if he could submit his short film THE COOKIE in some film festivals (since they cost money to enter). To date, the film has been accepted at festivals in London, NY, Miami, Cleveland, and Stockholm, even winning an award in one and being named a finalist in another. Thinking of buying him a camera so he can continue to make films and I hope he takes more of your classes in the future.

Best, Eric Champnella

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Masses and charitable work continued Students and families were able to access prayer services virtually, sometimes for services for the entire school, sometimes for the middle or high school alone. Services were videotaped by students and staff. Small groups met weekly on Zoom for prayer. These sessions were livestreamed through the school website.

Our middle school students were still able to enjoy beloved events such as Grandparents’ Day and Blessing of the Animals, all held virtually.

Our high school students were able to experience retreats via Zoom, and they were able to complete service projects independently and over Zoom to help others in a safe way. A few students were even able to report for service work in person.

Virtual service projects benefitted many lives, both those of students and recipients. In one such event, Operation Gratitude on Ash Wednesday, 140 high school students fashioned bracelets, scarves and other items for our military. Another 125 high school students organized over Zoom to make thank-you cards and letters for the school’s essential workers.

As Shawna Sedik, high school Campus Ministry director, explained, “Ministry is very personal, very relational, so it’s hard to do in a virtual format. We started Ministry Mondays, just before the pandemic, and then within the month, we were in lockdown. The sessions became an opportunity for a small group of kids to make connections, to not feel so isolated. We continued the sessions all last summer, which was really fruitful. It became a constant for the students.”

The retreat program also underwent adaptations.

Normally, Campus Ministry conducts 15 overnight retreats throughout the year. This past year instead they held “retreat bites” or snippets, each with a different name and theme.

The first was called, “In Trust” and the second was “Agape.” The senior retreat in February and March was adapted to feature a partly online hybrid format.

“It was an education for us too,” Sedik said.

“Sometimes we have to go outside our box in order to be effective.”

Chaminade middle school students made cards for workers during Lent, wrote letters to the military and created read-along videos of children’s storybooks. Sixth and seventh graders experienced retreats via Zoom and eighth graders were able to have their retreat in person on campus.

In the fall, Chaminade students from all grade levels helped build community by packing and distributing food to more than 1,200 families in Canoga Park.

As Kate Beskid explained, “A lot of our students were able to feel that connection with the school. There was great participation in activities. At the Grandparents’ Day Prayer Service, for example, grandparents viewed the live streaming and students sent in photos of themselves with their grandparents. We really tried to celebrate one another and our liturgical experiences this year.”

Virtual rallies helped sustain student activities Student club activities continued at both middle and high school levels, all conducted virtually. Even with homebased Zoom activities, the middle

school Mock Trial team won second place in the Junior Division at the 43rd Annual Los Angeles County Mock Trial Competition. Speech and Debate, Model UN and Robotics clubs engaged in regional competitions via Zoom. New students were welcomed to Chaminade in an orientation by the high school leadership group LINK. As Julie LaBelle Sprouse, director of student activities at the high school, reflected, “Despite being at home and seeing students only via Microsoft Teams or Zoom, we were able to build unity among the grade levels and celebrate our sports, clubs and activities on social media.

“The event I am most proud of is Prom.

It was my goal at the beginning of the year to give the class of 2021 an inperson Prom and we were able to make it happen. It was a beautiful evening and so fun to see the seniors all back together again.”

At the middle school, Annette Damien, director of student activities, said, “Despite spending three-quarters of the school year off campus, middle school family spirit was alive. All of our faculty

and staff met with student mentors and house groups on a regular basis to ensure our students were connected to Chaminade happenings and to each other. I am proud of how our house system continued to thrive during the pandemic. Our student leaders met the challenges of Zoom and virtual activities with innovative ideas, video rallies, social media contests and live streaming games for our student body.”

Student counseling needs met through innovation From summer College Boot Camp to college application workshops, from virtual visits by universities and colleges for students to monthly College Connection Zoom meetings for parents, families of students in grades 9-12 received background and preparation for college applications. The counseling office, working with the Diversity Team and campus ministry, presented programs on social issues, mental health and incorporating faith in one’s life.

Laura Cuneo, high school counselor, said, “Chaminade Counseling has worked hard to reinvent ourselves this past year, continuing to be available to

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our families while remote, and providing the same comprehensive services. We worked hard to introduce creative new programming to reach our students more readily, rather than taking anything away.

Counselors work to serve the whole student, so, as always, everything we did revolved around supporting their academic and college plans, as well as their mental health.

“We continued to meet virtually with students on a daily basis, and kept our focus on adjusting our standard outreach to ensure that we were always available to our students and families. Of course this was challenging, but both counselors and students adjusted well and we were really able to stay in consistent contact with our students. Our school therapist continued meeting with students and running her student wellness groups as well.”

“We also continued providing our parent education series through evening Zooms, finding an impressive turnout each time with that format. Topics covered ranged from helping students stay motivated during remote learning to mindfulness training for parents.”

The former in-person College and Coffee sessions for parents of all grade levels were renamed College Connections and were held in the evenings on Zoom, with presentations by counselors as well as visiting college representatives.

Counselors implemented grade level meetings with students on Teams and started a new College Spotlight Series which involved inviting college admission representatives to meet and speak with students about their universities.

According to Cuneo, “We held our annual summer Application Boot Camp completely online and continued welcoming our daily visits from college admission representatives in the fall, opening them up to all grade levels via Zoom during breaks in the day.”

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The Return of Athletics When the pandemic hit, the athletics department had to reschedule more than 3,000 games. Each time the lockdown rules changed, new protocols had to be written. For each rescheduled game, staff needed to make sure facilities, officials and other teams were available. January 2021 marked the restart of cross-country competitions for the high school team and the beginning of a compressed fivemonth season for fall, winter and spring sports. In June 2021, twenty sports were going on simultaneously. Intense, but it worked!

As Athletic Director Todd Borowski said, “It was fun. Six days a week, six nights a week since January. It’s very fulfilling in that we were able to compete and for the kids to have some success. On one day, for example, we had home games in football, baseball and basketball (normally three different seasons).”

Despite the year’s challenges, the school basketball team won the CIF-SS Division One title. Basketball “season” continued over the summer, and August 27, 2021 marked the first home football game and the return to a regular sports schedule.

New students made welcome In March 2021, new sixth graders were welcomed back to the middle school.

Organized into “stable groups,” they stayed together for activities, including orientation. Ninth graders came to campus for the first time for orientation on March 19. Divided into two groups, each group reported on different days to limit the number of students on campus at the same time. This was the first time ninth graders were able to meet each other and their teachers in person.

As I reflect on the past year, all the hardships and all the work the students did to make the most of their experience, to see the students able to attend their graduation in person was probably the best night of my whole school year and made me beyond proud of the programming and experience we were able to offer the students.

- Kate Beskid '00 Middle School Campus Ministry Director

New grads honored and celebrated Seniors received their senior gear in a drive-through arrangement. Another drive-through event marked 100 days till Graduation in February. The traditional Senior Sunrise event was held in person in March, a tradition started by Student Activities that included a doughnut truck, photo taking, and a lawn sign for each senior that proudly read “Chaminade Class of 2021.” At another drive-through, the Tour de Nade, seniors picked up their caps and gowns and turned in their laptops. The alumni office gave each senior a congratulatory goodie bag and classmates were able to have their pictures taken with their friends.

And then there were the eighth grade students who were promoted, proudly on their way to the high school. In February, they too marked their 100 Days till Graduation with a drive-through, picking up their class t-shirts, graduation caps and gowns, and having their photos taken.

Campus Ministry’s Beskid said, “There were some great things that came out of this tragic year….When the pandemic hit, we had to become more creative about how to include the students and move away from more traditional experiences. We were able to focus on the students and help them grow in their faith. We became much more intentional in our programming. As I reflect on the past year, all the hardships and all the work the students did to make the most of their experience, to see the students able to attend their graduation in person was probably the best night of my whole school year and made me beyond proud of the programming and experience we were able to offer the students.”

All in all, while it may not have been quite the year anyone had envisioned, Chaminade school spirit— among students, faculty, and staff—remained high.

Go, Eagles!

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Ms. Michele S. Audish ʼ17 Mr. and Mrs. James Auld Mr. Peter D. Austin Ms. Skye T. Austin ʼ21 Ms. Kathleen R. Auwarter ʼ10 Dr. Edmundo Ayala and Dr. Silvia Duarte Mr. Isaac Ayala ʼ21 Ms. Christina Azzinari Ms. Susann Bachel Dr. Steven Badelt and Dr. Autumn Fanning Ms. Bianca J. Baguio ʼ21 Mr. Jack F. Bailey ʼ21 Mr. and Mrs. Stewart Bailey Mr. Justin Baker Mr. and Mrs. Scott Baklenko Dilip and Kristi Bala Jason and Cindy Ball Mr. and Mrs. Brian D. Balleweg Mr. Kemani Bandy, Sr. and Mrs. Trinece Rose-Bandy Mr. Phil Bangayan and Mrs. Marian Tsai-Bangayan Mr. Trevor Bangerter and Mrs. Laura Benning Bangerter ʼ09 Bank of America Foundation Dr. Richard Bardowell M.D. ʼ70 Mr. Andrew R. Barkes ʼ15 Mrs. Dorothy Barkes Ms. Emily C. Barkes ʼ21 Mr. Jack W. Barkes ʼ21 Mr. and Mrs. Raymond P. Barkes, Jr. Joel Barlow ʼ80 Richard "Mike" Barnes Mr. Chris Barreca and Mrs. Mona Heinze-Barreca Ms. Manal I. Barreca ʼ21 John Barreiro and Fiona Kelly

Mr. and Mrs. Robert Barrett Dr. and Mrs. Phil Barry Ms. Brianna Barth ʼ07 Dr. and Mrs. Jihad Batah Mr. Sal Batarse and Mrs. Tanya Weiss Batarse ʼ92 Mr. and Mrs. Robert Batch Ryan and Kathy Bates Mr. Justin Batey Mr. and Mrs. Shawn Batmanian Mrs. Kathleene Bauer Mr. Noah M. Baum ʼ18 The Bayer Family Ms. Karlyn A. Bearchell ʼ13 Mr. Kevin C. Bearchell ʼ08 Mr. Skip Beaudine Mr. and Mrs. Steven Beausang Mr. Harry A. Bebejian ʼ20 Bro. Adam Becerra Ms. Amy Bednarchik ʼ95 Mrs. Cassie Bedoya Mr. and Mrs. William Beitz Mrs. Barbara Bell Mr. Robert Bell Mr. and Mrs. Jeff Benard Mrs. Elaine Bennett Mr. and Mrs. Jeffrey Bennett Mr. and Mrs. William Bennett ʼ73 Mr. and Mrs. David Benning Mr. and Mrs. Corii Berg Mr. Sergey Berkovich and Ms. Anna Lerman Mr. and Mrs. Luis P. Bernardo Dr. and Dr. Michael Bernardo ʼ90 Ms. Holly N. Berning ʼ21 Mr. and Mrs. Robert Berning Mr. Kent Berridge ʼ75 Mrs. Kristi Berthiaume Blue ʼ92 Mr. Christopher G. Bertz ʼ01 Nelly and Gary Bertz Mrs. Kimberly E. Bertz Brown ʼ98 and Mr. Andy Brown Mr. Scott A. Beskid ʼ00 and Mrs. Kate Lospalluto Beskid ʼ00 Dr. Annette Besnilian and Mr. George Besnilian, Esq. Dr. Shailesh Bhat and Dr. Aarti Maskeri Ms. Erin Biglow Arthur and Effie Bilbaso Mr. and Mrs. Stephen Bishop Roger and Lorraine Blanton Mr. and Mrs. Matthew Blasko Jenny Blaxland Jo and Oscar Bocanegr Mr. and Mrs. Richard A. Boehmer Mr. Alex Bogin and Ms. Reema Radwan Bogin ʼ00 Mr. and Mrs. Gary M. Bohamed Mr. David Boito and Mrs. Helen McBride Mrs. Esther Bonino-Bennett Mr. and Mrs. Scott C. Borchart ʼ01 Ms. Paige I. Borenstein ʼ21 Mr. and Mrs. Steven Borgioli Mr. and Mrs. Jason Borja Ms. Sophia F. Borkgren ʼ17 Mr. William A. Borkgren ʼ20 Mr. Scott F. Boroczi and Ms. Lisa OʼConnell Mr. and Mrs. Todd M. Borowski Box Tops for Education Mr. and Mrs. Erwin B. Boychenko Mr. Jaylen M. Braddock ʼ21 Mr. Cade R. Brady ʼ21 Mr. and Mrs. Michael Brady

Ms. Rita Brandt Mr. Baljit Brar and Mrs. Petrina Pimentel-Brar Ms. Jennifer Brazeal Mr. Joshua C. Breard ʼ17 Mr. and Mrs. Kevin Breard Ms. Pauline Breeden ʼ76 and Mr. Ananda Mohan Thangavelu Mr. Joshua I. Brein ʼ21 Mrs. Jill K. Brindley ʼ84 and Mr. Paul Brindley Mr. and Mrs. Peter Bristol Mr. and Mrs. Jesse Brody The Broitman Family Ms. Alexandra H. Bromer ʼ97 Mr. and Mrs. Justin Brooks Tony and Liz Brosamle Mr. Blake E. Brown ʼ84 and Mrs. Maryann Gallagher - Brown Robyn N. Brown ʼ13 Mr. Sebastian Brown ʼ21 Ms. Trinity R. Brown ʼ21 Mr. and Mrs. Gregg Bruno Ms. Madeline J. Bruno ʼ21 Ms. Samantha A. Bruno ʼ21 Mr. Jonathan W. Bry ʼ21 The Bryant Family Mr. David L. Bryant ʼ21 Mr. and Mrs. James M. Buck ʼ83 Mrs. Joan Buck Michael Buck Mr. and Mrs. Richard Buckley Mr. Richard D. Buckley ʼ21 Mr. and Mrs. Onnig Bulanikian Mrs. Denise Bradley Bundlie ʼ87 Ms. Amanda C. Bundschuh ʼ21 Mr. and Mrs. Henry Burdick ʼ60 Mr. Shawn Burke and Mrs. Pamela Burke ʼ83 Ms. Andrea Burman Mr. Douglas Burnaford and Mrs. Maria Eipe ʼ91 Mr. and Mrs. George Buza Mr. and Mrs. Fernando Cabaccang, III Mrs. Patricia Caballero Dr. Rico and Mrs. Kristine Calara Ms. Trimeka Calderon Mr. and Mrs. Salvatore Calderone Ms. Jenna C. Callaway ʼ10 Mr. James Callis and Ms. Neha Datar Mr. Joshua A. Callis ʼ21 Ms. Alexis D. Campbell ʼ13 Ms. Catherine M. Campbell ʼ18 Mr. and Mrs. Gregory A. Campbell Bro. John H. Campbell, S.M. Mr. and Mrs. Jose W. Campos Ms. Natalia A. Campos ʼ19 Ms. Mary A. Cantalejo ʼ21 Mr. and Mrs. Bryan Cantwell Mr. and Mrs. Guido Canzona Ms. Sophia Canzona ʼ21 Ms. Kimberly M. Capicotto ʼ08 The Capital Group Companies Charitable Foundation Ms. Dominique D. Caputo ʼ21 Mr. and Mrs. Joe Cardona Ms. Kristy A. Carlson Mr. and Mrs. Mark Carlson Ms. Emma C. Carney ʼ21 The Carpenter Family Mrs. Esperanza Carpenter Mr. and Mrs. James Carpenter Mr. and Mrs. Todd A. Carper ʼ90 Daniela Carusi ʼ87

Mr. Jon P. Casey ʼ92 Mr. Ryan Casey Ms. Netanya L. Caskey Dennis ʼ96 John, Linda and Jason ʼ06 Castellucci Ms. Ligia E. Castro ʼ11 Mr. and Ms. Pavel Castro Brian and Isabel Cathcart Mr. Andrew Cavette and Ms. Shelby Foster ʼ98 Mrs. Ellen Celaya Mrs. Brooke N. Cerniglia ʼ94 Mr. and Mrs. James Cerreta Chaminade Boosters Association Chaminade Parents Association Mr. and Mrs. Eric Champnella Robin Chandler ʼ82 Mrs. Jamie Chang Mr. and Mrs. Jerry Chang Charities On Top Foundation, Inc Lauren Chase ʼ88 and Keith Muller Mr. Brandon Cheah and Mrs. Linda Vo Mr. Andrew Chen ʼ12 Mr. and Mrs. Brent G. Cheney Ms. Mary B. Cheney ʼ20 Ms. Mary Jordan Cheney ʼ18 Ms. Kimberly Chenier Mr. Steven Richard Chew ʼ06 Mr. Joseph B. Chilopoulos ʼ21 Paul and Julaine Chilopoulos Mr. and Mrs. Joshua Chirchick The Chloupek Family Mr. and Mrs. Sun Choi Mr. and Mrs. Keer Choudhary Francis Chow and Cara Chui Mr. and Mrs. Stephen Chow Mr. Joseph Churchill and Mrs. Sarah Pallett Mr. Stephen J. Cinquemani ʼ75 Mrs. Alexis Cirkinyan Semerci ʼ90 The Cirlin Family Ms. Madison J. Clark ʼ21 Ms. Mary Clark Mr. Glenn Clements Ms. Amanda Cluse ʼ09 Mr. and Mrs. Brian Cockerham Ms. Jennifer Cody ʼ89 Christin Cody-OʼBrien Mr. Dylan E. Cogan ʼ21 Robert and Amy Coiteux Mr. Jonathan Cole and Mrs. Hailey Goodman Cole Ms. Amanda Collins ʼ17 Mr. and Mrs. Jerry Collins Mr. Robert Colosia ʼ85

Mrs. Reva Colover Mr. and Mrs. Thomas J. Condon ʼ56 Mr. and Mrs. Patrick Connelly Mr. and Mrs. Ralph J. Consola Mr. Christopher Conte The Convoy Family Ms. Jenna M. Convoy ʼ04 Katie Convoy ʼ08 Ms. Dana M. Cook ʼ97 Mr. Brendan J. Cooney ʼ97 Mr. and Mrs. Howard Corman Mr. Justin R. Cornelius ʼ21 Mr. Andrew Corral ʼ21 Dr. Michael and Dr. Mary Ellen Cosenza Mr. and Mrs. Domenic Costa ʼ88 Mrs. Rachel R. Costello ʼ94 and Mr. Dannie Costello Mr. Rocco Covella and Mrs. Christine Marshall Covella ʼ85 Mr. and Mrs. Dan Cowgill Mr. Todd Crabtree and Mrs. Maria del Carmen Alvarez-Crabtree Mr. and Mrs. Jason Crawshaw Dr. Terry Cromwell Mrs. Dorothy Crosby Kane Mr. Damian Cross and Mrs. Alison Laurie-Cross Mr. James Crossley Dr. Kenneth Croutch Ms. Amanda Cruz ʼ20 Mr. Patrick Cruz ʼ17 Mr. and Mrs. Jon A. Cua Mr. and Mrs. Robert Cuellar Mr. Stephen J. Culley ʼ21 Ms. Franchesca Ann Camille M. Cumpio ʼ21 Mrs. Laura Cuneo Cathy and John Cygan Laetitia Warden Czerniak Mrs. Annette Dietel Damien ʼ01 Ms. Lauren Dang ʼ21 Ms. Mary Danne Ms. Theresa Danne Mr. Alex Datoc and Mrs. Maryann Bernardo Datoc ʼ91 Ms. Christina Davila Mr. Brett M. Davis ʼ14 Mr. Jared J. Davis ʼ16 Jeff Davis Family Mr. Michael Davis Mr. Michael Davis and Mrs. Mikki Grooms Davis ʼ92 Ms. Brianna C. Davoren ʼ11 Ms. Katie Davoren ʼ16 Mr. Patrick S. Davoren and Mrs. Mary Hurdle Davoren ʼ83

The Blue and Orange Loyalty Society This distinguished group of donors has shown their commitment to Chaminade by contributing for three or more consecutive years. Annual gifts, no matter the size, add up in a significant way when made consistently over a period of years.

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Mr. Scott Davoren ʼ09 Mr. Sean P. Davoren ʼ15 Mr. Timothy J. Davoren ʼ19 Noel Davy Mr. and Mrs. Richard De Felice Mr. Paul C. Deardorff ʼ11 Mr. and Mrs. Brian Decker Mrs. Betty Defensor Ms. Danielle Del Cid The Dela Pena Family Ms. Victoria Delgadillo Ms. Christina M. Delgado ʼ21 Mr. and Mrs. David DeRose Dr. Kat Derrig-Palumbo and Mr. Gregory Palumbo Ms. Aneeshi S. Desai ʼ18 Mr. Nalin DeSilva and Mrs. Patricia Fernandez ʼ89 Mr. and Mrs. Concezio Di Gregorio Mr. and Mrs. Craig Diamond Mr. and Mrs. Ali Dianaty Ms. Reia M. Dias ʼ21 Mr. Albert Diaz ʼ88 and Mrs. Sydney Hinh-Diaz Mr. Andres Diaz Mr. Ethan M. Diaz ʼ20 Mr. Manuel Diaz and Ms. Beth Macias ʼ85 Mr. Mark E. M. Diaz ʼ18 Mr. Matthew G. Dicker ʼ02 and Mrs. Kelsey Hornbach The Dietz Family (Marla Jensen ʼ05) Mr. and Mrs. Messiah Dimacali ʼ95 Walt Disney Foundation Mr. and Mrs. Gino DiVitale Ms. Jennifer Dixon Mr. and Mrs. Tony Djie Carrie Estelle Doheny Foundation Mr. Aidan J. Dolan ʼ16 Mr. Brendan Dolan ʼ11 Mr. and Mrs. Michael A. Dolan ʼ82 Dole Packaged Foods Mr. and Mrs. Dave Dorothy Paul and Dianne Dorr Mr. and Mrs. David Downing Ms. Winnifred Doyle Mr. and Mrs. Brian Dragun ʼ76 DriveWise Auto Mr. and Mrs. Patrick Druez Amy and Edan Duarte Mr. and Mrs. Dave Dumas Mr. William A. Dumas ʼ19 Mrs. Jennifer Dumas Layfield ʼ97 Gene Duncker ʼ67 Ms. Ella N. Dunn ʼ21 Mr. Ben J. Duran ʼ19

Mr. and Mrs. David Duran Mr. Brayden A. Durbin ʼ20 Ms. Mandy Durbin Mr. Brian Durham Ms. Heather Duross Mr. and Mrs. Dan Dworkin Elizabeth Eagan Mr. and Mrs. David Eagle Mr. and Mrs. Dennis Earls, Jr. Ms. Claudia Eaton Ms. Heather Eato Mrs. Catherine Eckley Ms. Denise L. Eckstrom Mr. Alexander L. M. Edwards ʼ21 Mr. and Mrs. Ernest Edwards Mr. and Mrs. Quadar Edwards Mr. Will Effertz and Mrs. Lisa Herbert-Effertz Mr. David Eikenmeyer ʼ85 and Dr. Laura Eikenmeyer Jason C. Elepano ʼ01 Mr. Michael Ellis and Mrs. Brenna Ross Ellis ʼ01 The Jim and Lauren Emerick Family The Enrique Family Jim Ensign ʼ70 EPI Construction EPIC Brokers and Consultants Equinex Ms. Kira B. Erikson ʼ21 Mr. Eric Esby Mr. and Mrs. Miguel Escobar Mr. and Mrs. Jim Eshraghi Mr. Gideon Evans Mr. Jeffrey Evans and Ms. Cathryn Sadler Mr. and Mrs. Michael Evans Ms. Jennifer J. Evans Gardner Ms. Brittany Everett Ms. Erin C. Fabian ʼ17 Mr. Joe L. Fabian ’82 and Catherine Phalen Fabian ’87 Ms. Karin Failla Mr. and Mrs. Mark Faillace Mr. and Mrs. Jean Fares Mr. and Mrs. Edmund Farrell ʼ73 Mr. Liam E. M. Farrell ʼ21 Mr. Michael J. Farrell ʼ82 and Mrs. Christine Calandra Farrell ʼ85 Mr. Saeid Farrokhi and Ms. Ferial Khorassani-Farrokhi Ms. Emily S. Fasching ʼ21 Rocco and Laura Fasone Mr. Luis Fausto and Ms. Liliana Haro-Fausto Scott and Eden Feder Mr. and Mrs. Joel Feinblatt Mr. and Mrs. Brandon Feitelson

Chaminade launched the Challenge Success program to improve student wellness. The program is part of our Wellness initiative that was initially funded by proceeds from the Gala Benefit and Auction.

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Mrs. Odette Felder Dr. and Mrs. Christopher L. Felten Mr. Jun Feng and Mrs. Jun Meng Mr. Brett C. Fera ʼ00 Ms. Heather Ferguson Ms. Deborah Ferris Lane and Sherri Fife The Filmardirossian Family Dr. and Mrs. David Fine Ms. Emilee B. Fine ʼ19 Mr. Zachary H. Fine ʼ21 Ms. Monica A. Finnstrom ʼ14 FIRST First Republic Bank Mr. Stephen Fischer ʼ85 Mr. and Mrs. Aaron Fitzgerald Ms. Maureen FitzPatrick Mr. Sean Flanagan and Mrs. Jennifer Mitchell-Flanagan ʼ87 Mr. and Mrs. Greg Fogel Mr. Gregory Forster ʼ67 Jim Fox Mr. and Mrs. Leroy Freelon Mr. Leroy Freelon ʼ21 Mr. and Mrs. Adam Friedman Ms. Kristi Fritschner ʼ07 Mr. Michael Fritschner ʼ09 Jane and Owen Frost Mr. Jimmy Fu and Mrs. Shelley Li Mr. Christopher Ful Mr. Matt Furniss and Mrs. Kimberly Taylor Furniss ʼ01 Mr. Steve Fusco The Gaila Family Ms. Lauren A. Galieote ʼ17 Ms. Mackenzie N. Galieote ʼ19 Mr. and Mrs. Brian Gallagher Jazmine Gallegos Mr. Philip J. Gallo ʼ76 and Mrs. Eizabeth Bergman Mrs. Cheryl Gambetta Mike Gamble Ms. Izabella H. Gandara ʼ21 Mr. and Mrs. J Isabel Gandara Mr. and Mrs. Roberts Gannaway Mr. Andre M. Gaona ʼ14 Ms. Camila Gaona ʼ21 Ms. Linda Gaona Mr. and Mrs. Alex G. Garcia ʼ85 Mr. Hector Garcia Dr. and Mrs. Jose Garcia Mr. and Mrs. Rudy Garcia Ms. Venezia E. Garcia ʼ18 Mr. and Mrs. Scott Garrett Mr. and Mrs. William Gault Mr. and Mrs. Ray Gaytan GE Foundation Bonnie Geary The Jeff Gehl Family ʼ85 Lt. Col. Dana A. Gemmingen ʼ88 Mr. Anthony J. Gennaro ʼ20 Ms. Raylee J. Gennaro ʼ19 Mr. and Mrs. Tony Gennaro Ms. Lauren K. Gentile ʼ04 Ms. Delilah J. Ghannadi ʼ18 Mr. Dustin J. Ghannadi ʼ18 Mr. Sean Gharib and Mrs. Catherine Rometsch ʼ85 Mr. Rachid Ghossein and Mrs. Ruby Keeler Mr. Giovanni B. Giacalone ʼ20

Ms. Natalie L. Gibson ʼ21 Mr. Sean A. Gilbert ʼ89 Mr. and Mrs.Gary Gill Ms. Serena K. Gill ʼ21 Mr. and Mrs. John Gilley David and Ann (Givvin) Danon ʼ88 Mr. Gregory L. Givvin ʼ56 and Mrs. Marcia Givvin Linda and Tom Givvin Ms. Claudia Glass Mr. David M. Gluvna ʼ06 Ms. Elizabeth R. Gluvna ʼ04 Mr. and Mrs. Joel Gluzman, Esq. Mr. and Mrs. Phil Gofberg Eric Golberg and Jo Cosby Ms. Daniela R. Goldberg ʼ21 The Goldman Family Mark and Alanna Goldman Mr. and Mrs. Gabriel Gomez Ms. Alina M. Gonzalez ʼ21 Bonnie Mertus Gore ʼ84 Ms. Eris A. Gorman ʼ21 Ms. Michelle L. Gorodisky ʼ21 Mr. Joseph A. Gott ʼ21 Mr. Scott Grable Mr. and Mrs. David Graham ʼ55 Grassini Family Vineyards Mr. and Mrs. Lawrence Grassini Ms. Michelle Grassmick Bill and Cindy Gray Walter Gary Gray ʼ56 Mr. James A. Green ʼ98 and Mrs. Jill Dworsky Green ʼ01 Ms. Amy Greer The Griffin Family Mr. and Mrs. Jay W. Griffiths, Jr. ʼ92 Paul D. Gross, PhD. Mr. Frank Guardado and Mrs. N. Michelle Castillo, Esq. Mr. and Mrs. Jack Guedin, Jr. Mary Guerra and Luis Guerra Guidewire Mr. and Ms. Christian Gunning Mrs. Carolina Gunter Mrs. Denise Gunter The Gutierrez Family Mr. Ernie Gutierrez Mr. and Mrs. Frankie Gutierrez Mr. and Mrs. Brian Gutshall Mr. and Mrs. Steve Haddad Mr. Xander L. Haddad ʼ18 Dr. and Mrs. Arto Haddadian Mr. and Mrs. Michael Hafner Dr. Armen Hagopjanian Dr. Philip Haigh and Mrs. Kathleen Geary Haigh Ms. Lindsey M. Haines ʼ96 Dr. Behrooz Hakimian and Mrs. Suzie Youssefmir Dr. James Haljun ʼ56 and Mrs. Terry Haljun Mr. Aidan P. Hall ʼ19 Mr. Michael Hall ʼ84 Jim and Patti Hamill Mr. Mark Handel and Ms. Sarah Lulloff Mrs. Farrell R. Hanifin ʼ06 Mr. Shane D. Hanley ʼ21 Mrs. Jennifer A. Hanlon ʼ98 and Mr. David Hanlon Ms. Cheryl Hanna Dr. Susan M. Hardie and Mr. Les Hardie Mr. Christopher M. Harlow ʼ14 Ms. Jennifer K. Harlow ʼ15 Ray and Michelle Harlow

HONOR ROLL OF DONORS

Ms. Stephanie Harlow ʼ12 Mr. Michael Harmon and Mrs. Mary Lipari Harmon Mr. Sean P. Harmon ʼ21 Mr. William Harmon ʼ78 Dr. and Mrs. Scott Harris Mr. Daniel J. Harry ʼ06 Mr. Mike Hart and Mrs. Mary Flanagan Hart ʼ96 Ms. Sandy Hart Dr. Anush Hasratyan and Mr. Artak Hovakimyan Ms. Hannah G. Hayes ʼ21 Mr. Vivek Hazari and Ms. Cecilia Smet Joseph Head ʼ57 Ms. Amanda R. Heath ʼ08 Rev. James Heft, S.M. Col. Peter Heinz ʼ73 Mr. Jason Helzner and Mrs. Sarah Jenkins Helzner Mr. Scott Hemming and Ms. Liesl Maggiore Mr. Jaylen A. Henderson ʼ21 Mr. and Mrs. Xavier Henselmann Mr. and Mrs. Dannie Hensley Ms. Ariel M. Herald ʼ21 Mr. and Mrs. Vernon Herald Mr. Roberto Hernandez and Ms. Kathereen Gorenc Ms. Alexa Herrera ʼ08 Mr. Christopher I. Herrera ʼ20 Mr. Gary Herron and Ms. Shirley Madrid ʼ80 Prof. and Mrs. Donald Heth ʼ67 Thomas and DeAnne Heymann Mr. and Mrs. Clark D. Hill ʼ99 Kathy and Terry Hill Mr. Canaan Hillery and Mrs. Michelle Festa Hillery ʼ00 Mr. and Ms. Matthew Himelfarb Cindy and David Hizami HMC Architects Mr. and Mrs. Marc Hoffberg Mrs. Margaret Holbrook Donna (Hollenstein) and Mark Ferraro Ms. Madison L. Holtz ʼ21 Mr. and Mrs. Peter Hong Mr. and Mrs. Seung H. Hong Mr. Roderick Hori Ms. Azadeh Hormozdiari ʼ21 Ms. Danica N. Hosaka ʼ16 Mr. Noah Hosaka ʼ18 Simon and Catherine Hou Mr. Jon Vartan Hovsepian and Mrs. Armene Mamian Hovsepian ʼ93 Mr. Steve Hoxie and Mrs. Melinda Miller-Hoxie Mr. Alex Hoyo and Mrs. Alissa Levisohn Hoyo ʼ89 Pam and Rusty Hoyt Mr. and Mrs. Kevin Hrabovsky Mr. Gregory Hubbard and Mrs. Arionne Adams Gold Medal Graduating Class of 1974 Mr. Doug Huberman and Mrs. Denise Marks Huberman Mrs. Karel J. Huff Mr. Micheal J. Huff ʼ99 Mr. Sean W. Hughey ʼ21 Dr. Stephen Hughey and Dr. Barbara Cifola Mr. Reilly B. Humphreys ʼ21 Mr. and Mrs. Robert Humphreys Late Mr. Richard Hunsaker ʼ58 † Edward J. Hunt ʼ62 Mrs. June L. Hunter

Mr. Jialu Huo ʼ21 The Hurlbut Family Mr. Ned Hurlbut ʼ12 Ms. Delaney C. Hurless ʼ21 Mr. Daniel Hurst and Mrs. Kimberly Frailey Mr. Michael Hutsko and Mrs. Jennifer Trulik Hutsko ʼ94 Mr. and Mrs. Raymond Ibon Mr. Steven Infield and Mrs. Patricia Onagan The Irby Family Mr. Adison J. Irby ʼ21 Mr. and Mrs. Chris Jackson Ms. Camille M. Jacobellis ʼ21 Mrs. Gina MacAller Jacobellis ʼ82 Mr. and Mrs. Mark Jacoby Ms. Arielle Jamin The Jancis Family Mr. Rafael Jaramillo and Ms. Nhora Mosquera Mr. Shane Jatho Ms. Talin Jemjemian-Mansourian Ms. Molly T. Jenkins ʼ21 Mr. Bradley Jensen and Mrs. Carolyn Blackwood Mr. Michael R. Jensen ʼ01 Rebecca Jensen Mr. Candelario Jimenez Mrs. Constance Jimenez and Mr. Robert J. McFall Ms. Chloe F. Johnson ʼ20 Mr. and Mrs. Henry Johnson Mr. Matthew P. Johnson ʼ20 Ms. Noelle G. Johnson ʼ16 Ms. Kira Johnson-Howe Mr. Carey Johnston and Ms. Beverly Kajihara Johnston ʼ86 Mr. Jahanshah Jomehri and Ms. Marjan Ghazi Aazami Jason and Michelle Jones Mrs. Kimberly M. Jones ʼ05 Mr. Robert Jones Catherine Josephson and William Josephson M.D. Ms. Sabrina V. Josephson ʼ18 Ms. Violet A. Josephson ʼ21 Mr. and Mrs. Zoran Jovanovski Ms. Hannah B. M. Jurado ʼ21 Ms. Ann Kale ʼ76 Larry and Jill Kalior Ms. Joann Kamay Mr. and Mrs. Jeff Kaminsky Mr. and Mrs. Kurt E. Kananen ʼ77 The Kaplan Family Ms. Kataeya J. Karetny-Sharp ʼ21 Ms. Michele Karpel Dr. Mary Kasem Dr. Barsoum Kasparian The Kassabian Family (Integrated Image) Mr. Dave Kathol and Ms. Peg Timmer-Kathol The Katsambas Family Ms. Lindsay M. Katz ʼ00 Mr. and Mrs. Byron Kavanagh Mr. Stephen Kealoha ʼ59 Ms. Amy Keating Rogers ʼ87 Mr. and Mrs. Michael Keithley The Kenney Family

The Marian Society is Chaminade’s most prestigious donor recognition society. It is comprised of Chaminade donors who have reached lifetime giving milestones at different levels, starting at $50,000.

Members of the Marian Society are philanthropic leaders of Chaminade whose collective gifts have made a tremendous impact on the school.

2020-2021 Marian Society Benefactors Benefactors Kimila and Frederick R. Ulrich, Jr. Sponsors Jason and Jeannette Crawshaw Associates Jeffrey and Drea Bennett Mark and Alanna Goldman Larry and Jill Kalior and Family Jeff and Cheryl Patterson Ron and Jeannie Piekunka Prendergast Family Marianist Brothers

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Mr. and Mrs. Fred Kenney ʼ72 Rev. Timothy Kenney, S.M. Mr. and Mrs. Joseph M. Kenny Ms. Laura M. Kerecman ʼ89 Mr. Jason Kertz Mr. Michael Kettering Mr. Hovhannes Keutelian Mr. Chris Kidder and Mrs. Kimberly Sklar Mr. and Mrs. Filipe Kim Mr. Kevin Kim Mr. and Mrs. Yong Kim Mr. and Mrs. Emanuel Kiriakou Ms. Heather Kiriakou Mr. and Mrs. Gary Kirshner Ms. Anastasia R. Kiser ʼ21 Mr. and Mrs. Steven Kiser Mrs. Victoria Kiser Mr. Stan Kiyota ʼ76 Mr. Erick Klafter ʼ89 Mr. and Mrs. Jason Klawitter ʼ87 Mr. and Mrs. Gregory Klee Mr. Andrew Klein and Mrs. Laura Lulejian Klein ʼ88 Mr. and Mrs. Robert Klein Mr. Trenton Knight and Mrs. Jessica Williams-Knight Mr. Roger Ko ʼ92 Mr. Freddie G. Kochak ʼ92 Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Koehnlein Mr. and Mrs. Richard H. Koff ʼ88 Mrs. Jennifer B. Koh ʼ97 Juliette Koh ʼ01 Mrs. Janet Koller Ms. Haley D. Kolosieke ʼ13 Mr. and Mrs. Bernie Kopell Mr. Paul Kovelman and Mrs. Noreen Sawyer-Kovelman Mr. Russell W. Kovner ʼ01 Mr. and Mrs. Scott Krakauer Mr. Daniel Kramer Mr. Richard Kramer ʼ74 Ms. Ruth Krank Mr. and Mrs. Max Krasny Mr. Jeffrey Kravitz and Mrs. Katherine Harris Kravitz ʼ82 Mr. and Mrs. Michael Krickler Mr. Edward Krug Monte and Valerie Kuklenski Mr. and Ms. Jeff Kuntz Mrs. Inga Kutasevich Ms. Kiana Gabrielle I. LaBella ʼ21 Mr. and Mrs. Robert LaBelle

Mr. David Laberge and Ms. Teresa Toller ʼ78 Mr. Charbel Lahoud and Mrs. Hanh Le Mr. and Ms. Jason Lally Debra and Jon Lambeck Mr. Jacob Lambeck ʼ13 Ms. Lexi Lambeck ʼ09 Mr. Robby Lambert Mr. and Mrs. Robert D. Lambert, Jr. Mrs. Cheryl Lande Mr. Christopher Landon ʼ78 Mr. Michael D. Langewisch and Ms. Cynthia Carman Mr. Markku Lappalainen and Mrs. Yusun Kang Mr. and Mrs. Eric J. Larson Mr. Grant Larson Mr. and Mrs. Jeffrey J. Lavorato ʼ91 Carole Lawlor Maureen Lawlor and Bernard Guella Veronica E. Lawlor Margaret Lawlor Torpey and Michael Torpey Ms. Cathie Lazarus Mr. Michael Lebel and Mrs. Melanie Cruz Lebel ʼ92 Mr. Eliseo Ledezma and Ms. Yarazeth Garcia Mr. and Mrs. Gerardo Ledezma Mr. Charles Lee and Mrs. Soo Seon Jang Mr. and Mrs. Henry Lee Mr. and Mrs. Jonas Lee Dr. and Mrs. Timothy Lee The Legg Family Mr. Michael Lehrmann Ms. Lisa Leingang Dr. and Mrs. Nathan Lemp Vladimir and Dina Lenchitsky Mr. and Mrs. Lawrence Leone Mr. Michael Leone ʼ84 and Mrs. Nancy Valtin Leone ʼ86 Mr. and Mrs. Orlando Lepe The Letts Family Mr. Thomas Letvinchuck Mr. and Mrs. Alan T. Leupp Jay Paul Leupp ʼ81 and Heidi LeBaron Leupp Mr. Matthew P. Levitt ʼ13 Mr. Spencer Levitt ʼ17 Ms. Allison Levy Ms. Helen Lewin ʼ81 Ms. Daphne Lewis ʼ21 Mr. Jordan Lewis Ms. Pam Liceralde The Lichter Family Mr. and Mrs. Harold Lilly, Jr. Mr. and Mrs. Kuard Limlamai Mrs. Maria F. Linares

4,779 Total number of gifts

481

First-Time donors

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Robert H. Lindley ʼ65 Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Link ʼ65 Mrs. Celia Llorin Jonathan and Tamra Loeb Mr. Kevin G. Lohman ʼ95 and Mrs. Nikol Zitkovich Lohman ʼ95 Mr. James Loper and Mrs. Jennifer Hurdle Loper ʼ85 Ms. Louinn Lota Ms. Annikki Lotta Mrs. Cheryl Lovejoy Ms. Mary Ellen K. Lucero Ms. Kathy Lynn Mike Lynn ʼ75 and Sue Earl-Lynn Ms. Trish Lyons Mr. Zhuangzhuang Ma ʼ20 Mr. Juan Paulo S. Macalino and Ms. Mia Arminia Agahan Ms. Alyssa L. Machado ʼ21 Mr. David Machuca Ms. Elena Macias ʼ21 Mrs. Yesenia Macias Ms. Blair D. MacLeod ʼ13 Mr. and Mrs. Cary MacMiller Macyʼs Monica Mader ʼ81 Mr. Michael E. Madrigal ʼ00 Ms. Toni Magon-Tanberg Mrs. Lisa Magorien Dr. and Mrs. Vijay Mandyam Mr. and Mrs. Keith Manning Ms. Lila E. Manning ʼ21 Michella Manning Dr. Shawdi Manouchehr-Pour ʼ08 Mr. Robert Manoutcharian and Mrs. Arcelia Rangel Mr. and Mrs. Erik Manz Marianist Province of the United States Mr. Jeff Mark and Mrs. Melinda Wilcox Mark ʼ92 Ms. Madison L. Marker ʼ21 Mr. and Mrs. Richard A. Marker Mr. and Ms. Richard and Rebecca Marquez Christine and Bill Marshall Linda B. Marshall and Kenneth T. Marshall Mr. Michael Marson Mr. and Mrs. Arturo Martin Ms. Erika Martin Mrs. June Martin Ms. Kirsten N. Martin ʼ07 Ms. LaNell Martin Miss Tessa E. Martin ʼ17 Mr. Thomas M. Martin ʼ17

274

Average gift size

1,555

Total Chaminade fund Donors

Mr. Gustavo Martinelli and Mrs. Olga Simon Mr. Chris J. Martinez ʼ98 Ms. Desirre J. Martinez ʼ21 Ms. Leslie K. Martinez ʼ92 Mr. and Mrs. Robert Mason Ms. Terri Masserman and Mr. Mitch Ducey Mr. and Mrs. Joshua Massey Mr. Tom Mataya Ray and Leslie Mathiasen Mr. and Mrs. Eiji Matsumoto Mr. and Ms. Gary Mau Mr. and Mrs. Tony Mazzei Ms. Leslie McCaffrey Mr. and Mrs. Brad C. McCall ʼ96 Susan McCall ʼ01 Mr. and Mrs. Geoffrey McCarron ʼ59 Mr. and Mrs. Robert A. McConneghy ʼ97 Mr. and Mrs. Travlin McCormack Mrs. Kristyn McCormack Ross ʼ06 Marilyn McDonal Mr. and Mrs. Brian McDonald Mr. Ellis R. McDonald ʼ21 The McEvoy Family ʼ13, ʼ16 Mr. and Mrs. John McGary Mr. Brian McGilvray ʼ76 and Mrs. Teresa Uribe McGilvray ʼ78 Mrs. Julie McGovern and Family Ms. Natalia G. McIlvery ʼ21 Mr. Norman McIntosh ʼ69 Mr. Jordan K. McIntyre ʼ21 Mr. Michael S. V. McKee ʼ02 Mr. and Mrs. Todd McKenzie Miss Audrey D. McMullen ʼ97 Ms. Ellery R. McMullen ʼ21 Mr. and Mrs. John McMullen Mr. Stuart C. McMullen ʼ94 Dr. and Mrs. Patrick McNair ʼ85 Mrs. Tori McNees Mr. Alex M. Medina and Ms. Jackie Vasquez Mr. Terrell Medley Medtronic Mr. Anthony C. Meguerian ʼ21 George and Vivian Meguerian Mr. and Mrs. Frank U. Mejerski Mrs. Colleen H. Mendez ʼ04 and Mr. Roger Mendez Ms. Ariel E. Menendez ʼ21 Mr. and Mrs. Brian Menendez Ms. Chelsea Meyer Mr. and Mrs. Hugh Meyer Ms. Pamela G. Meyer ʼ76 Dr. Andrew W. Mezher ʼ11 Ms. Marcia Michael MicroVention Mrs. Martha Mihalovits Mr. and Mrs. Michael W. Mihelich ʼ67 Ms. Brenda Milinkovic Mr. Christian J. Millar ʼ20 Mr. Michael A. Millar ʼ11 Mr. Nicholas P. Millar ʼ13 Maj. and Mrs. John F. Miller ʼ65 Mr. Michael Miller and Mrs. Sabina Marzotti Miller ʼ92 Ms. Lauren Mintzer Mr. William Mirabelli ʼ88 and Mrs. Kathleen Regan Mirabelli ʼ90 Mr. and Mrs. Donny Misraje Dr. Roxanne Mistry and Mr. Zubin Mistry Ms. Jennifer Mitchell

HONOR ROLL OF DONORS

Mr. Thuc Miyashiro and Mrs. Manjula Patel Mr. and Mrs. Lon Moeller, II Mr. Peter M. Moglia ʼ85 The Moir Family The Molnar Family Mrs. Stephanie Money Fr. Michael Monos Mr. and Mrs. Ezequiel Montanez Mr. and Mrs. Rod Moore Mr. Ryan Moore and Mrs. Elizabeth Moore ʼ03 Mr. Ryan K. Moore ʼ21 Ms. Ava Moran ʼ21 Mr. and Mrs. James D. Moran Jr. Mr. Brian Morewitz and Mrs. Kira Lewis Michael and Jan Morgan Mr. and Mrs. William Morris Anthony Morrone & Terrye Bretzke Mr. and Mrs. Jeffrey Morton Mr. Timothy Mosher and Ms. Lindsay Pennington Ms. Kyla Mowry ʼ21 MUFG Union Bank Mr. Zachary S. Mullen ʼ21 Ms. Laura Mulrenan Bro. David Murphy, S.M. Ms. Abbe Murray-Coté Mr. Michael A. Mussack ʼ95 Ms. Josephine M. Mutell ʼ21 Mr. and Mrs. Richard Mutell Mr. and Mrs. Mitch Nadler Ms. Samantha A. Nadler ʼ21 Mr. and Mrs. Richard Nagle Mr. and Mrs. Andrew Nahmias Mr. Don Nascimento Bud and Christina Nations Mr. Mohammed Nayani and Ms. Melissa Jones Mr. Connor J. Nazarian ʼ21 The Charles Nelson Family Mr. Charles J. Nelson ʼ20 Mr. Trevor C. Nelson ʼ00 Mrs. Jenny A. Nemitz ʼ00 Netflix Mr. David Nezlo Mr. Michael Ngo and Mrs. Emelie Baguio Ngo Mr. Andrew D. Nguyen ʼ21 Ms. Kaylee K. Nguyen ʼ17 Dr. Khang Nguyen and Ms. Nga Hoang The Nicholls Family Mr. Connor R. Nicholls ʼ20 Dr. Marianne Nicols and Prof. John Nicols ʼ61 Mrs. Andrea Neilson Niehenke ʼ92 Mr. and Mrs. Andrew P. Nierenberg Mr. Brian Nolan ʼ94 Mr. Marc Noreli and Mrs. Suzanne Copeland Mrs. Carolina Norris Ms. Brianna R. Norton ʼ20 Ms. Gillian K. Norton ʼ17 Mr. and Mrs. Joseph J. Norton ʼ88 Mr. Albert Nowicki and Ms. Christine Lenig Ms. Jacquelyn R. Nuchow ʼ21 Ms. Samantha R. Nuchow ʼ21 Mr. John A. Obara ʼ21 Ms. Regina J. OʼBrien ʼ21 Mr. Dion OʼConnell ʼ77 and Mrs. Kelly Fennell OʼConnell ʼ77 Ms. Mary OʼConnor Mr. Changbae Oh and Mrs. Jungran Koh Jillian B. OʼMeara ʼ16 Mr. Ryan G. OʼMeara ʼ20

Mr. and Mrs. Kodjoe Omoruyi Mr. Joseph A. OʼNeill ʼ62 Mr. Victor G. Oppenheimer ʼ15 Oracle Mr. David M. Orlinsky ʼ21 Ms. Andrea C. Ortiz ʼ21 Mr. and Mrs. Steven Ortiz Ms. Kerrie OʼShea Mr. and Mrs. Bruce Ostermann Mr. and Mrs. Timothy Oswald Mr. Jeremy M. Otchis ʼ17 Mr. Justin M. Otchis ʼ20 Mr. Francis M. Pacia ʼ21 Mr. Kandhakumar Packirisamy and Ms. Latha Ramu Mr. Krishna Mohan Pai and Ms. Veeda Almeida Matthew and Tracy (Tuso) Pakkala Mr. and Mrs. Arnold Paliulis Mr. Nihar Panda and Mrs. Sanghamitra Panigrahi The Panuncialman Family Ms. Michelle E. Panuncialman ʼ21 Mr. Sarkis Sam Papoyan and Mrs. Gayane Khanoyan Mr. and Mrs. Marty Paravato Mr. George Park Kim and Mrs. Cindy Park Kim ʼ92 Mr. and Mrs. Hyun Chang Park Ms. Jamie Park Dr. and Mrs. Maxwell Park Ms. Amelia L. Parks ʼ21 Ms. Victoria L. Parks ʼ21 Ms. Grace Parsa ʼ21 Mr. Jacob Marc P. Pascasio ʼ21 Ms. Shreya A. M. Patel ʼ21 Ms. Emma L. Patricola ʼ21 Mr. and Mrs. Jeff H. Patterson Ms. Savannah L. Pearlman ʼ08 Mr. George R. Pecci ʼ69 Mr. and Mrs. Luis Pelayo Ms. Lilly G. Pennington ʼ21 Mrs. Mary Lou Pennington The Perdigao Family Mr. Pryce A. Perdigao ʼ21 Mr. and Mrs. Mauricio Perez Mr. and Mrs. Michael Perez Mr. Oscar Perez Lisa Perrochet and Dan Eldred Barbara Jean Perry-Lorek ʼ83 Mr. Ryan A. Petersen ʼ04 Mr. and Mrs. Pat Petrocelli Mr. and Mrs. Gerard K. Petry Mr. Dan Pham and Mrs. My Van Ngo Ms. Pamela Philbrook Mr. Robert J. Philibosian ʼ91 Steve Philip ʼ90 Mr. Andrew Phillips The Philpott Family Ms. Emily G. Philpott ʼ19 Ms. Roxy Piaskowski ʼ01 Mr. and Mrs. Ron Piekunka Mr. and Mrs. German Pikhoia Mr. Christian Pine and Mrs. Kristina Spahr Pine ʼ01 Mr. and Mrs. Robert Pintar ʼ80 David and Kaylee Pittman Ms. Izabella L. Pivo ʼ21 Mr. Michael V. Platis (Silver) ʼ16 Mr. Anthony Ploesch Jennifer Askin Pollock ʼ95 Mr. and Mrs. John Pollono

Donor support of the President’s Initiatives funded the addition of live streaming systems, including 80 pan-tilt-zoom cameras, microphones, sound systems, and 65” monitors in classrooms for use in the Hybrid model and beyond.

Mr. Blake M. Pomeroy ʼ00 Mr. and Mrs. Clark L. Pomeroy Mr. Grayson C. Pomeroy ʼ03 Ms. Veronica Pomeroy ʼ04 Ms. Mallory N. Poms ʼ07 Celeste Ponce Ms. Jennifer A. Poole Dr. Ross Porter and Mrs. Jenni Porter Mr. Evan R. Powell ʼ21 Matthew and Grace Powers Mr. and Mrs. Ron Prechtl ʼ79 Mr. Brett M. Prendergast ʼ20 Mr. Cade R. Prendergast ʼ17 Mr. Connor S. Prendergast ʼ17 Mr. and Mrs. Sean Prendergast The Prince Family Ms. Barbara Pritchard Mr. Joshua C. Puente Lopez ʼ21 Ms. Kathryn G. Pugh ʼ21 Ms. Cassidy R. Puleo ʼ21 Ms. Madison A. Puleo ʼ16 Mr. and Mrs. Mark Puleo Mr. Dylan Quach ʼ21 Mr. Jorge Quezada Mr. Joshua Quijano ʼ15 Mr. and Mrs. Michael Quinlivan ʼ72 Victor and Gaby Quiroz Mr. and Mrs. Scott Rabin The Rabizadeh Family Dr. Shervin Rabizadeh and Dr. Susan Rabizadeh Chad and Becky Rach Family

Mr. and Mrs. Arthur H. Rainey Mr. Kyle Rainey Rushil Rajganesh ʼ17 Ms. Mary Lynn Rajskub Ralphs Grocery Company Ms. Megan Ramaswami ʼ21 Mr. and Mrs. Armando Ramirez Ms. Claudia Ramirez Parada Mr. Keith Ramos and Mrs. Betty Takeyasu-Ramos Mr. Alejandro Ramos ʼ07 Mr. Christian Ramos ʼ14 Mr. Ed Ramsey ʼ66 and Mrs. Monica (Casteel) Ramsey ʼ75 Ms. Diane Randolph Mr. and Mrs. Armando Rangel Mr. Andrew Rankin and Mrs. Eva Marnie-Rankin The Rasmussen Family Mrs. Shirley Rauser Mr. Christopher Ray and Mrs. Courtney Ennis Ray ʼ98 Mr. Christopher Ray and Mrs. Melissa Chappell Ray ʼ87 Dr. and Mrs. Mehdi Razeghi Mr. and Mrs. Chris Redondo Ginger & David Reece Mr. and Mrs. Richard Reece Mr. David G. Reeves ʼ60 Mr. John Patrick Reeves ʼ96 Mr. Robert R. Reeves ʼ93 and Mrs. Tina Long Reeves ʼ93 Ms. Margaret Rehorst

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Mr. Brendan M. Reilly ʼ21 Mr. and Mrs. Michael & Elaina Reilly Ms. Jennifer M. Reitmajer ʼ10 Mr. Angelito A. Reyes ʼ86 and Mrs. Melissa Lopez Reyes ʼ86 Mr. and Mrs. Byron Reyes Mr. Connor G. Reyes ʼ21 Mr. and Mrs. Mark Reyes Mr. and Mrs. Nilo Reyes Mr. Jeremiah T. Reynolds ʼ93 Mr. John P. Richards, Jr. ʼ94 Mr. Keith Richardson and Mrs. Deborah Byrd Richardson Ms. Claire M. K. Rider ʼ18 Ms. Emma M. Rider ʼ20 Mr. John T. Rider ʼ16 Ms. Reyna M. Riesgo ʼ17 Mr. and Mrs. James Riley Mrs. Staci Riordan Mr. and Mrs. Ken Rissolo Mrs. April Risteff Ms. Gemma G. Rivas ʼ21 Ms. Nola V. Rivas ʼ21 Mrs. Yesenia Rivera Mr. and Mrs. Brian Robbins Mr. Mason V. Roberts ʼ21 Mr. Morgan D. Robertson ʼ21 Ms. Rachel L. Robles ʼ14 Mr. and Mrs. Dan Rockhold Ms. Alexis T. Rodriguez ʼ18 Ms. Jasmine E. Rodriguez ʼ20 Prof. Jenny Rodriguez-Fee and Mr. Ryan Fee Mr. and Mrs. Albert Romero Mr. and Mrs. Alex Rose The Rose Hills Foundation Mr. Jeffrey Rosen ʼ07 and Mrs. Lyndsay Rosen ʼ07 Ms. Susan Dale Ross Mr. Zachary T. Ross ʼ15 Mr. and Mrs. Neal Rothman Mr. and Mrs. Nadim Rubeiz Ms. Sasha J. Rubeiz ʼ21 John and Mary Rue Dr. Stuart Rugg and Dr. Annelie Rugg Mr. Nelson Ruiz and Mrs. Glorivic Fazon-Ruiz The Rumack Family Dr. William and Dr. Elena Rumack Mr. and Mrs. David Runyan Thelma and Bahram Rushenas Mr. and Mrs. R. Michael Russ Mr. and Mrs. Richard Russakoff Mr. Blake A. Rutherford ʼ16 Mr. Cole J. Rutherford ʼ12 Mr. Hayden A. Rutter ʼ21 The Ryan Family Ms. Jade Ryser ʼ06 Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Ryu Mr. Austin T. Sachen ʼ18 The Sackler Family Ms. Sydney I. Sackler ʼ20 Dr. and Mrs. Rajan Saggar Mr. and Mrs. Armand Sahakian Mr. Alan Sam Mr. and Mrs. Ben Samek Mr. Bamdad Samii and Ms. Sheri Berger Anna and Robert Samson Ms. Amber N. Sanchez ʼ19 Ms. Ashley N. Sanchez ʼ16

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CHAMINADE NOW

Mr. and Mrs. Jason Sanders Ms. Marrissa M. Sands ʼ14 Ms. Cathy A. Santana Mr. and Mrs. Jaime Santos Mr. Victor Santos and Ms. Lorina Punsalang Mr. and Mrs. Sam Sarkisian Mr. Alex Sarkissian Mr. Spencer Sas and Mrs. Suzanne Hinton Sas ʼ89 Mr. and Mrs. Paul Sauter Mr. and Mrs. Gary Sayble Mr. Ryan A. Scandurra ʼ21 Mr. and Mrs. John Scavo Carl Schack ʼ78 Mr. Carl J. Schack Schacter Orthodontics ADC Mr. and Mrs. Greg Schaffer Ms. Alexandra T. Scheflo Mr. and Ms. Michael Schensul Mr. Randall Schieber ʼ86 and Mrs. Leslie Hatamiya Mr. and Mrs. Eric Schlecht Mr. Miller Schlect ʼ20 Mrs. Elizabeth Schmutz Dr. Jill Schneider Mr. and Mrs. Richard Schoeni Mr. Joseph Schohl and Ms. Mary Kowenhoven Ms. Kimberly A. Schroeder Wilson ʼ08 Mrs. Marie Schryver Mr. John C. Schuller ʼ21 Ms. Katherine E. Schultz ʼ21 Mr. and Mrs. Stephen Schultz Mr. and Mrs. Craig Schwartz Jan and Mitchell Schwartz Mr. and Mrs. Jeffrey Schwartz Mr. Robert Schwartz Joe and Marcie Sciuto Mr. and Mrs. Don D. Scott Mr. and Mrs. Steven A. Scott Ms. Susan O. Scully Mr. Victor A. Scully ʼ21 Mr. and Mrs. Marc Seguin Mr. Eric M. Seidman ʼ95 Mr. and Mrs. Andrew Sellin Mr. and Mrs. Theodore V. Selna ʼ56 Laurence and Jeanette Serapio Mr. and Mrs. Val Sevilla Mr. and Mrs. Brian Shaffer Mr. Samuel P. Shahinian ʼ21 Mr. and Mrs. John Shaughnessy Mr. Brendan G. Shaw ʼ21 Mr. and Mrs. Brian Shaw ʼ74 Mr. Demetrius D. Shaw and Mrs. Jane Anis Shaw Ms. Alana L. Sheehan ʼ21 Mr. and Mrs. Tony Sheen Mr. Nicolas D. Shelton ʼ17 Ms. Veronica Shelton ʼ14 Dr. Andrew H. Shen ʼ91 Mr. and Mrs. Roushdy Shenouda Niki-Alexander Shetty and Adina Zaharescu Mr. and Mrs. Steven Shin Mr. and Mrs. William Shirley, III Ms. Livia A. Shore ʼ21 Jim and Donna Shroyer Mr. Logan J. Shroyer ʼ20 Mr. and Mrs. Michael Shroyer Mr. and Mrs. Tony Shyngle Mr. and Mrs. Edward A. Sias Mr. and Mrs. Joel Siegel

Mr. and Mrs. John Siegler Patrick and Michelle Siembieda The Sikand Family Mr. and Mrs. Joe Sikorra Ms. Tarrylee Silke ʼ86 Mr. and Mrs. Manuel Silveira Karen and Stanley Silver Vanessa Silver Terri and Dr. Seymour Silverberg Mrs. Kim Silverman Kimberly and Josh Silverman Mr. and Mrs. John I. Simoni Mr. and Mrs. Gary C. Simons ʼ77 Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Simpkin Mr. and Mrs. William T. Simpson, III ʼ88 Mr. and Mrs. Deepak Kumar Singh Mr. and Mrs. Mayank Singhvi Martha Rose Siping Ms. Andrea Sisti Mr. and Mrs. Joe Skenderian Ms. Norma Skinner Mr. Andrew M. Slavin ʼ16 Paul Smead ʼ74 Mr. Thomas W. Smeltzer Mr. Jay W. Smith and Mrs. Jeanne McGuckin Dr. and Mrs. Michael Smith Mr. and Mrs. Paul Smith ʼ82 Ms. Sydney A. Smith ʼ21 Ms. Cynthia Snyder Dorothy Snyder Janet Snyder ʼ91 Mr. Michael Soares Mr. and Mrs. Brian Sobel

Brittany Solis ʼ13 Dr. John Solt ʼ67 Ben and Bernice Song Mr. and Mrs. Arnold P. Soria Ms. Hannah K. Soria ʼ15 Ms. Julianne Sorice Mr. and Mrs. Angel Sotelo, Sr. Mr. Luis A. Soto ʼ01 Southwestern Fundraising The Spaccarelli Family Ms. Sharon Spaeth Ms. Isabella Spagnoli ʼ20 Mr. Michael Spagnoli ʼ10 Dr. Michael and Mrs. Susan Spagnoli Ms. Valerie Spears Mr. Jake Speyer ʼ12 Mrs. Julie Sprouse Mr. and Mrs. Brian Stark Mr. Griffin B. Stark ʼ21 Mr. Jacob T. Stark ʼ14 Mr. Jared B. Stark ʼ18 Mr. William O. Stark ʼ21 Mr. Gregory A. Stefflre ʼ98 Mr. Taylor R. Steinbacher ʼ04 Ms. Erica L. Steinberg ʼ21 Todd and Karen Stevens Ms. Betty Steward Ms. Jessica I. Stewart ʼ21 Mr. and Mrs. Ross Stewart Ms. Annette V. Stone ʼ16 Mr. and Mrs. John Stonehouse Mr. John D. Stonehouse ʼ21 Mr. Michael J. Streff ʼ67

Tim and Mary Jo Wainwright and an anonymous donor provided the philanthropic funding to upgrade the audiovisual technology and equipment in the DeLong Center that enhances the students and families’ experience of performances, rallies, prayer services and events.

HONOR ROLL OF DONORS

Ms. Samantha N. Streitfeld ʼ21 Mr. and Mrs. Scott Streitfeld Diana and Marc Struhl Scott Stuber ʼ87 Mr. and Mrs. Andrew R. Stumpf Mr. and Mrs. Alex Suarez The Sullivan Family Ms. Kit Sullivan Mr. Sean S. Sullivan ʼ21 Mrs. Elda M. Sume Mr. Henry Sume and Mrs. Grayson Meritt Mr. and Mrs. Michael J. Suppan Susannah Frances Charitable Fund The Suttles Family Mr. Tyler D. Suttles ʼ21 Mr. Gregory W. Swartz ʼ08 Mr. and Mrs. Kurt Swauger Dr. Shana Swimmer and Mr. Richard Weissfeld Mr. Joshua Sy ʼ11 Mr. Nathan Sy ʼ17 Mr. and Mrs. Romano Sy Mr. Michael Szczech ʼ81 and Mrs. Li Ye Mr. and Mrs. Franklin Tabino The Taheripour Family Mr. and Mrs. Michael Takac Ms. Skylar M. Takac ʼ21 Mr. and Mrs. Dwayne Talley Krishna and Deven Tanna Dr. and Mrs. Gary Tanouye Dr. and Mrs. Brendan Teehan Mr. Brendan T. Teehan ʼ21 Ms. Delaney M. Teehan ʼ18 Jill and Brendan Teehan Mr. Cole S. Teglas ʼ20 Mr. and Mrs. Stephen Teglas Rev. Kenneth Templin, S.M. Dr. Christopher F. Tenggardjaja ʼ97 and Mrs. Rachelle Tiongson Tenggardjaja ʼ97 Ms. Adriana O. Tenn ʼ14 Ms. Elena-Marie S. Tenn ʼ12 Mr. Brandon D. Teola ʼ21 Mr. Daniel J. Teola, Jr. Ms. Nicole M. Teola ʼ21 Mr. and Mrs. George Teopaco Mr. and Mrs. Cesar Terrientes, III Mr. Matthew H. Thaler ʼ19 Ms. Quinn L. Thaler ʼ21 Mr. Joe Thede and Mrs. Melissa Dito Thede ʼ86 Ms. Winnie W. Thi ʼ03 Martial Thirsk ʼ58 Mr. and Mrs. David Thomas Mr. Kyle Richard Thompson ʼ06 Mr. and Mrs. Doug Thomson Mr. Barrett Thornbury and Mrs. Cara Petry Thornbury ʼ98 Neal Thornhill ʼ88 & Bridget Sampson Ms. Emily P. Tice ʼ16 Jon and Gina Tice Ms. Carmen B. T. Tienda ʼ21 Mr. and Mrs. Chad Tomasoski Ms. Lainey Tomasoski ʼ21 Mr. John W. Tomaszewski ʼ01 Mr. and Mrs. Cory Toon Mr. Cruz Torres Mr. David M. Torres ʼ20 Ms. Margaret E. Torres ʼ21 Mr. James P. Tota ʼ21

Mr. and Mrs. Jonathan Traynham Mr. Steven Trifiletti and Mrs. Lisa Lopez Trifiletti ʼ93 The Tronson Family Ms. Megan B. Tucker ʼ10 Mr. Daniel J. Tumpak ʼ95 Mr. and Mrs. Darren Turbow Mr. and Mrs. Jerome Tyler Ms. Wakana Uechi Ms. Esther O. Ukpong ʼ21 Mr. and Mrs. Frederick R. Ulrich, Jr. Mr. Frederick R. Ulrich, III ʼ11 Ms. Lauren T. Ulrich ʼ04 Mr. and Mrs. Hugo Umana-Barahona United Educators Management Company United Health Group Mrs. Yolanda Uramoto Mr. and Mrs. Justin Urbas The Uribe Family Mr. Trentyn M. Urick-Stasa ʼ21 Mr. Jeremiah E. Uyanga ʼ21 Mr. Agapito Valderrama Susan Valdes Summer Valdes Granville ʼ98 Mr. and Mrs. Gary Valentine Mr. and Mrs. Michael Valentine Mr. Scott Valentine ʼ92 and Ms. Ingrid Baum ʼ92 Mr. Charlie J. van der Valk ʼ21 Mr. and Mrs. James van der Valk Mr. John V. Van der Wel ʼ21 Nate Van Eaton ʼ21 Ms. Limary Vargas Mr. and Mrs. Sanjay Vaswani Mr. Kousha Vaziri and Mrs. Maryam Azimi Mr. and Mrs. Derek Vehling Ms. Deborah Velarde Amy Velasco and Jorge Velasco ʼ00 Mr. Shawn H. Velazquez ʼ21 Miss Akshaya Venkatesh ʼ18 Dr. and Mrs. Michael T. Vercillo ʼ94 Mr. and Mrs. Albert Vergara Mr. and Mrs. Mark Jason Viane Mr. Ethan Antonio J. Victoriano ʼ21 Mr. and Mrs. Victor Victoriano Mr. and Mrs. Adel Villalobos Mr. Rick Villamar and Ms. Reina Zelaya James and Marla Vils Mr. and Mrs. Daniel Vinson ʼ88 Mr. H. Todd von Mende and Mrs. Carol ONeill von Mende Mr. Perry Voogt ʼ79 and Mrs. Donna Vallely Voogt ʼ79 Mr. and Mrs. James Wachter Ms. Payton M. Wagner ʼ21 The Wainwright Family Ms. Morgan N. Walker ʼ21 Mr. and Mrs. Robert W. Walker Mr. and Mrs. Daniel Wall Mr. Andrew Walsh and Mrs. Victoria Cunningham Mr. John F. Walsh and Mrs. Kristine Iwafuchi Walsh ʼ87 Mr. and Mrs. Larry L. Walsh ʼ76 Mrs. Elke Ray Ward ʼ85 Mrs. Jeri Warwick Dr. Valerie Watiker and Ms. Shari Genser Mr. and Mrs. George D. Watters ʼ67 Ms. Riley C. Way ʼ20

Thirty percent of our student body received tuition assistance totaling $5,299,000. This represents a 25 percent increase in financial aid from last year to assist families who were impacted by the pandemic.

Ms. Christine A. Wean ʼ96 Mr. and Mrs. Edward W. Wean ʼ63 Mr. Samuel J. Weaver ʼ21 Mr. and Mrs. William B. Webb Mr. Jater Webb ʼ20 Mr. Luke Webb ʼ18 Mr. and Mrs. Robert S. Webb Mr. and Mrs. James T. Wedewer ʼ96 Mr. and Mrs. Brent Weinstein Mr. James Welby Ms. Kaiulani Welch ʼ01 Mr. Jeffrey Weldon and Mrs. Rosana Hernandez Weldon ʼ93 Mr. Robby Welles and Mrs. Renee Sandstrom Welles The Wershow Family Mr. and Mrs. John J. Wertzberger ʼ66 Mr. and Mrs. George Westfall Mr. and Mrs. Todd Whates Jenny and Bradley White Mike and Stephanie White Dr. William B. White ʼ70 Mr. Brent Wiblin Ms. Cynthia Wichman Mr. and Mrs. Steve Wiesner The Will Family Mr. and Ms. Richard Willand Ms. Windsor N. Williams ʼ21 Mr. Zeke Williams Ms. Karen Williamson ʼ86 Mrs. Yvette Y. Williamson and Mr. Andrew Williamson Mrs. Kathy Willmont Brian and Linda Wilson Ms. Lila Wilson Ms. Tracie Wilson Ms. Penelope Windust Dr. Elisa R. Wing ʼ08 Mr. Jay Winnick Dr. Amy Wolf and Mr. Steven Wolf Mr. Lee Wolfe Ms. Amanda D. Wolff ʼ03 Mr. and Mrs. Philip E. Wolff The Wolk Family Mr. Drew E. Wolk ʼ21 Dr. and Mrs. Jonathan Wong Ms. Sarah Wong ʼ14 Mr. Gordon Woo Mr. Dylan E. Woods ʼ03 Mr. Ronald E. Woods and Mrs. Phyllis Corcoran-Woods Mr. and Mrs. Michael Woznica

Ms. Kathleen Wright Mr. William Wright and Mrs. Christine OʼBrien Wright ʼ85 Dr. Sarah Yahraus ʼ88 and Mr. Scott Yahraus Mr. David Yee Mr. Alek M. Yegazarian ʼ18 Mr. Kyle C. Yep ʼ20 Leadman and Jennifer Yep Ms. Anastacia I. Yolo ʼ21 Ms. Andrea Paet Yolo ʼ91 Mr. and Mrs. Buenaventura Yolo Mr. Jayden Yoon ʼ21 Mr. and Mrs. Richard Yoon Mr. and Mrs. Daryoush Younesi Mr. Joshua S. Younesi ʼ20 Mr. Noah Younesi ʼ15 Eileen and Jeffrey Youngerman Mr. and Mrs. Gilbert Yousefpour Mr. Hong Yu and Mrs. Haixia Duan Mr. Raymond W. Yu ʼ94 Ms. Elizabeth J. Zabaglo ʼ19 Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Zabaglo Dr. Christopher Zachary ʼ85 Dr. and Mrs. Martin Zagari Mrs. Fedelma Q. Zahlit Ms. Betty Zdenek Mr. and Mrs. Chad D. Zdenek ʼ93 Ms. Christina N. Zdenek ʼ03 Mr. Eric W. Zdenek ʼ00 Mr. Jason S. Zdenek ʼ96 Ms. Jennifer L. Zdenek ʼ98 Mr. and Mrs. Henry Zee Mr. and Mrs. Marcos Zegarra Mr. Qinjian Zhang and Mrs. Min Li Mr. and Mrs. John Ziegler Mr. Zachary L. Zigmond ʼ07 Mr. and Mrs. Joel Zimmer The Zimmerman Family Mr. Ed Zimmerman ʼ79 Ms. Elizabeth A. Zimmerman ʼ19 Ms. Nicole T. Zimmerman ʼ16 Ms. Alexandra L. Zvonicek ʼ20 Mr. Daniel Zvonicek and Mrs. Traci DuBenion-Zvonicek Ms. Emma S. Zvonicek ʼ18 Mr. Arthur L. Zwickel and Ms. Lucette Landry

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THE PARENTS’ ASSOCIATION AWARD This award recognizes two eighth-grade students who are essential members of the Chaminade community. These students demonstrate good moral character, hard work, and outstanding citizenship. These students embody Chaminade’s family spirit through their positive attitude and dedication to various aspects of campus life.

Vanessa Raquel Samels and William Sam Seguin THE SISTER NOREEN ARNOLD STUDENT COUNCIL AWARD This award is given in memory of Sister Noreen Arnold, who was a valued member of Campus Ministry as well as one of the middle school’s original sixth-grade teachers. This award recognizes a student for his or her active participation in school and extracurricular activities. The recipient has shown leadership in a variety of ways at Chaminade’s middle school. This student is a model student who goes above and beyond for the Chaminade family.

Luke Patrick Sauter

MacArthur Forbes Galaviz

THE CHRISTINE HUNTER LEADERSHIP AWARD

THE LINDA BARKAN NATIONAL JUNIOR HONOR SOCIETY (NJHS) SCHOLARSHIP

This award is presented in honor of Christine Hunter, who was principal of the middle school for 18 years and brought many innovative programs to Chaminade, including technology and community service. This award is presented to students who demonstrate strong leadership and are involved in a variety of activities.

Negin Poursoltan and Sabrina Gail Schaffer

This award is presented in honor of Linda Barkan, who was assistant principal on the middle school campus for many years and was responsible for bringing the National Junior Honor Society to the middle school campus. This scholarship award is funded by the NJHS and is given to exemplary members who clearly demonstrate the five characteristics of the NJHS: leadership, scholarship, service, citizenship, and character. The student chosen has been active participants in the NJHS, is a stellar student, and is now attending Chaminade’s high school.

Alexia Eva Koujakian

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THE FATHER EDWIN JOHNSON CHRISTIAN SERVICE AWARD This award is given in memory of Father Edwin Johnson, S.M., who served as the middle school chaplain for many years. It is awarded to students who have given outstanding service to the school and the community. This student has done much more than the required Apostolic Works hours and are consistently involved in school and community service programs.

CHAMINADE NOW

THE JOSEPH RAUSER SPIRIT AWARD This award is presented in honor of Joseph A. Rauser, who taught and coached at the middle school for 50 years and was a vital and respected member of the Chaminade family.

It is awarded to students who exemplify outstanding school spirit, sportsmanship, and dedication to Chaminade.

Aidan A. Friedman and Sophia Helen Helzner

THE PRINCIPAL’S AWARD This award is given to honor the best all-around students in the graduating class for their outstanding performance in academics, citizenship, and extracurricular activities. These students personify the ideal Chaminade student.

Sophia Lynn Sedik and Josh Richard Stonehouse

LIBRARY READING AWARD Elise Mitsuko Mai Heafner FUTURE LEADER MERIT SCHOLARSHIP AWARD This award is presented to students who show the potential for leadership throughout their high school experience. Students are chosen based on a combination of outstanding grades, community service, participation in extracurricular activities, good character and citizenship.

Racquel Eusebio Borja, Cadence Brielle Cirlin, Elise Mitsuko Mai Heafner, Negin Poursoltan, Sabrina Gail Schaffer, and Jasen Serapio PRINCIPAL MERIT SCHOLARSHIP AWARD

SPORTSMAN OF THE YEAR AWARD Brian T. Cullen and Jasen Serapio SPORTSWOMAN OF THE YEAR AWARD Nicole Dori Jamehdor and Megan Kathleen MacMiller FEMALE ATHLETE OF THE YEAR AWARD Frances Scott Egan and Sabrina Nicole Ostermann MALE ATHLETE OF THE YEAR AWARD Josh Richard Stonehouse and Jesse Flexer Willhite OUTSTANDING ACHIEVEMENT IN: Girls’ P.E.

Piper Ann Carlson

Boys’ P.E.

Liam Joseph Fitzgerald

Drama

Sofia Eleni Manpearl

Art

Tegan Isabella DeSilva

Isabella Choi and Davis Nathaniel Wiesner

Leadership

Pablo Andres Castellanos and Madison Taylor Krakauer

THE BROTHER SKIP MATTHEWS CITIZENSHIP AWARD

Yearbook

Ani Ellen Hovakimyan

Litigation & Debate

Aidan A. Friedman and Sabrina Gail Schaffer

Robotics

Jacob Lucas Olshanskiy

Liturgical Choir

Alyssa Roushon Choudhury Judge

Band/Orchestra

Daniel Knight

Study of Music

Helen Louise Barrett Reece

Instrumental Music

Scarlett Anne Kennard Reece

Religion

Bianca Maria Manahan

English

Sarenne Alayjia Stills

Geometry

Isabella Choi

Honors Algebra

Sophia Luci Botros

Algebra

Kevin I. Rodriguez

Science

Ani Ellen Hovakimyan

History

Ava Moir

Spanish

Victoria Pham

French

Elise Mitsuko Mai Heafner

This award is presented to students who have distinguished themselves academically, while also demonstrating exemplary character, extra-curricular involvement, and a willingness to lead during their time at Chaminade.

This award is presented in memory of Brother Skip Matthews, S.M. who spent 57 years of his life as a vowed Marianist. Brother Skip, in his vocation as a nurse, brother, and educator, engaged in humanitarian work all over the globe. He was known throughout the Chaminade community for his service to those in need and his kindness to all. This award honors members of the graduating class whose behavior and attitude best exemplify Marianist education.

Jake Patrick Ryan and Emilie Vehling THE FATHER JOHN MCENHILL AWARD This award is given in honor of the late Father John E. McEnhill, S.M., who was principal of Chaminade’s high school in the 1980s and the founder of the Chaminade’s middle school campus. This award is given to the student who has attended Chaminade for at least two years and has the highest overall middle school academic record.

Sarah Jane Chirchick

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By Sarah Chirchick Middle School Valedictorian The following is Sarah’s commencement speech.

What a three years it’s been! Although I’m sad to see our Chaminade middle school journey come to a close, I’m grateful for the wonderful years we’ve spent here. The loving teachers, staff, and students have created a warm environment filled with positivity and kindness. From the very first day at Chaminade, this school made me feel like I’m a part of a very special team.

You see, my favorite sport has always been volleyball. I have played at Chaminade and for club teams since I was eleven. The reason I love the sport is because of the exceptional teamwork that takes place both on and off the court. It’s a feeling that we are in it together, that we can accomplish anything we set our minds to. It is the same feeling that I’ve had at Chaminade for three years.

The Chaminade community is a very strong team made up of very dependable teammates. Through all the craziness, through all the stress and uncertainty, our Chaminade family has stuck together through thick and thin. We have persevered and remained strongly rooted in our faith.

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I remember my sixth-grade orientation day. At that time, I barely knew how to use a computer, and I only knew a handful of people coming to this school. As I walked onto campus, fear rushed over me, and butterflies flew around my stomach. It was like the first day of volleyball tryouts. But I soon learned I didn’t have anything to be afraid of. My compassionate WEB leaders showed me how to bond with other students in my group and gave me a crash course in different computer programs. It only took one day before I knew what an amazing school Chaminade is. Since then, Chaminade’s academics, learning environment, and staff have

My teachers have not only educated me in the specific subjects that they teach, but have also taught me discipline, life skills, and the importance of being a compassionate person.

— day in and day out — taught me the true definition of excellence. And above all, I’m leaving this school with a deep understanding of what teamwork truly is.

If you ever want to see Eagle teamwork in action, you should come watch us at Field Day. Every student is put into one of eight houses to promote community within the larger Chaminade community. I’m a member of Hunter House. At Field Day, the houses compete against each other to win house points. My first Field Day was very exciting. Until that day, I’d never seen such phenomenal teamwork. My house members were communicative and conscientious in every single event.

The event that truly stood out to me was the plank race. This is a collaborative exercise where members of a team stand on two wooden planks. They then need to communicate to lift the planks and step forward at the same time. I expected that this event would go terribly, and that several of us would fall to the ground. However, it did not and we did not. We all counted to three and then stepped forward in perfect harmony — right foot, left foot, right foot, left foot. And we made it to the end without any falls! Did we win the event? No. Did it matter? No, not really.

I don’t even remember who won that event — what I do remember is that we tried our best and worked together in a way I’d never seen before. I made new

friends that day and knew that if I ever needed a teammate, I had a ton who would show up for me.

Another Chaminade event that promotes teamwork and friendship are the retreats. I remember my first retreat. The theme was I am Imago Dei, meaning I am Pure Gift. The morning of the retreat, we received our group numbers. These were the people that we would be with for the entirety of the day. My best friend was in a different house, so she had a different retreat day, and all of my friends in my house were in a different group than I was. I’m not a shy person, but I’m not exactly a bold person either. So, I was nervous about making new friends. I thought that I’d be lonely for the whole day. But, I quickly became friends with other students in my group. Why? Because of the fun, team-building activities that our teachers had planned. There was one activity in particular that helped build friendships. This was a singing game.

Mrs. Beskid would say a word, and the groups had to sing a song that contained that word. I specifically remember this game because it reminded me of the riff-off from Pitch Perfect. I felt like Anna Kendrick bonding with her new a cappella team. This game created so many laughs and so many friendships.

The Chaminade community is a very strong team made up of very

dependable teammates. Through all the craziness, through all the stress and uncertainty, our Chaminade family has stuck together through thick and thin. We have persevered and remained strongly rooted in our faith. When I first heard about quarantine, I didn’t know what to expect. There were so many unanswered questions...When would we be able to return to school? How will the pandemic influence our grades?

What will remote learning look like?

When will we see our friends again?

I don’t know about you, but I can’t stand unanswered questions. However, Chaminade eased my anxiety. Those stomach butterflies calmed right down because of the strong leadership and teamwork the school provided us. Their remote learning plan sounded great, and I felt confident that my teachers would continue to provide us with the quality education that makes Chaminade, Chaminade. Thankfully, my confidence was justified. Our teachers and staff members rose to the challenge and then some.

Mrs. Nicholls created interactive labs that we could complete from home, such as the scavenger hunt activity and balloon rocket lab. Ms. Bachel embraced the new distance learning behind screens by using the online programs IXL and NoRedInk that helped us master essay and research paper writing. The teachers made sure they were always accessible

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It only took one day before I knew what an amazing school Chaminade is. Since then, Chaminade’s academics, learning environment, and staff have — day in and day out — taught me the true definition of excellence.

— we could email them and ask questions, and they responded as quickly as the rockets we launched in Mrs. Nicholls’ lab. They even created more fun and interactive clubs such as the cooking and baking clubs. I went from only knowing how to toast a piece of bread to mastering the French dish of ratatouille.

They also started mentor meetings. Every Wednesday morning, I was able to talk to and bond with every member of my house, not just the ones in my grade level.

Chaminade has gone above and beyond to provide us with an excellent education, whether we were in person or in our bedrooms, kitchens or family rooms. They are like a group of elite coaches, demanding the best from us and setting inspiring examples every day. I would not be standing up here today without their help. My teachers have not only educated me in the specific subjects that they teach, but have also taught me discipline, life skills, and the importance of being a compassionate person. From our very first day at Chaminade, our teachers have worked tirelessly to prepare us for this day. And for that, I am eternally grateful.

Middle school has been a period of growth for all of us. In many ways, it has been similar to the evolution of a volleyball team. In sixth grade, we were novices, never having stepped foot on the court before. We were wide-eyed and pretty clueless. For most of us, it took

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about one hundred attempts to open our lockers for the first time. During our seventh and eighth grade years, we began to grow confidence as a team, honing our skills and learning how to work as one unit. We learned the stages of the cell cycle, how to properly write using MLA format, and how to successfully work on group projects where everyone pulls their own weight. And now, with the help of our wonderful faculty, we are a top-level squad that knows the rules of the game and how to face anything that comes our way. The struggles that we have undergone throughout these three years have only made us stronger. We began middle school as children, and are emerging as teenagers. We aren’t the same people we were three years ago. We’ve all changed in different ways — and we’ve all changed for the better. Some of us might have improved our math skills, some of us might have learned how to treat people with compassion, and others might have finally learned how to spell the word handkerchief. (It’s a surprisingly tricky word!)

Whatever changes we’ve gone through, we’re emerging as smarter, kinder people. And instead of having those orientation day anxious butterflies race around my stomach when faced with something new, I feel like a confident Olympian ready to face whatever challenges await me.

author, Kate Lord Brown says, “The end is never the end. It’s always the beginning of something.”

Graduation is the beginning of the rest of our lives. Our three years at Chaminade have helped to prepare us for all that is to come. I understand that change can be frightening, but I hope that you think of this change as a challenge that you are ready and well prepared for. Some of us may see each other every day of high school, and others may part ways, but the relationships that we’ve created these past three years and our understanding of what being a true teammate means will live on in our hearts forever. Congratulations, Class of 2025 — I couldn’t have asked for a better team for the past three years. Go, Eagles!

Some people may view graduation as an ending, but I urge you to think of it as a beginning. As the

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The Principal’s Council, in consultation with the senior class and the faculty, presents the honor of valedictorian to a senior with not only a high GPA, but who has been a torchbearer for the Marianist tradition, displaying outstanding leadership and involvement in activities and/or sports. This year’s valedictorian is Brendan Teehan.

The honor of salutatorian is presented to seniors who can best present the history of their class at the commencement ceremony. This year's salutatorians are

Emily Barkes and Richard Buckley

SUMMA CUM LAUDE is an honor bestowed upon an individual who has achieved all A’s in every class throughout their four years at Chaminade. This year we have eight students who have achieved this goal. This year’s honorees are

NATIONAL MERIT LETTER OF COMMENDATION The National Merit Scholarship Letter of Commendation is bestowed upon students who score among the top five percent on the PSAT/NMSQT exam. Each year over 1.5 million students nationwide compete in the National Merit Scholarship Program – administered by the College Board and based upon student performance on the PSAT – National Merit Scholarship Qualifying Test.

Dhruv Ahuja Emily Barkes Serena Gill Reilly Humphreys

Armen Ajemian Claire Buck Dario Cardenas Serena Gill

Anthony Imani Matthew Levine Brendan Reilly Brendan Teehan

Cassandra Jingco Lara Papasian Lilly Pennington Brendan Teehan

THE CALIFORNIA SCHOLARSHIP FEDERATION (CSF) is the oldest scholarship institution in the state of California. CSF emphasizes high standards of scholarship and community service for California high school students.

The following students are CSF Seal Bearers, have met the CSF eligibility requirements and, by qualifying for at least four semesters of service, are inducted as life members of the CSF organization.

Katherine Aghayan Armen Ajemian Huda Alnajjar Emily Barkes Richard Buckley Sophia Canzona Nicole Cassar Stephen Culley Leonardo DeSantis

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Reia Dias Izabella Gandara Siena Garcia Natalie Gibson Serena Gill Michelle Gorodisky Joseph Gott Diego Hernandez Christina Hong

Anthony Imani Violet Josephson Kiana Gabrielle LaBella Daphne Lewis Josephine Mutell Connor Nazarian Regina O’Brien Madeline Oswald Lilly Pennington

Kathryn Pugh Megan Ramaswami Katherine Schultz Bailey Sellfors Alana Sheehan Erica Steinberg Jessica Stewart Brandon Teola Ethan Antonio Victoriano

NATIONAL HONOR SOCIETY Founded in 1921, the National Honor Society recognizes outstanding high school students who demonstrate excellence in the areas of scholarship, service, leadership and character.

Katherine Aghayan Armen Ajemian Allison Alban Jordan Appelbaum Emily Barkes Jack Barkes Richard Buckley Amanda Bundschuh Joshua Callis Sophia Canzona Dario Cardenas Nicole Cassar Dylan Cogan Reia Dias Valerie Dumdum Ella Dunn

Natalie Gibson Serena Gill Michelle Gorodisky Joseph Gott Sean Harmon Diego Hernandez Reilly Humphreys Jialu Huo Anthony Imani Cassandra Jingco Violet Josephson Hannah Jurado Kataeya Karetny-Sharp Priyanka Khanna Daphne Lewis Yifei Lu

Lila Manning Madison Marker Natalia McIlvery Jordan McIntyre Anthony Meguerian Edessa Moshabad Josephine Mutell Connor Nazarian Mary Nouneh Madeline Oswald Lara Papasian Victoria Parks Jacob Pascasio Lilly Pennington Izabella Pivo Megan Ramaswami

Connor Reyes Jacqueline Roshetski Katherine Schultz Bailey Sellfors Samuel Shahinian Alana Sheehan Karan Singhvi Sydney Smith Erica Steinberg Jessica Stewart Skylar Takac Brendan Teehan John Van Der Wel Bryce Weagley

THE FATHER CHAMINADE AWARD is the greatest honor the school can bestow upon a graduate. It is presented to the student who best displays the highest qualities of a Marianist education, an outstanding degree of religious, social, and academic maturity, and a great sensitivity to other people. This year the recipient is Sean Harmon.

THE BROTHER JAMES LOUGHRAN AWARD is the second highest award given in recognition of outstanding service to the school. Hard work and dependability are qualities recognized by this award. This year’s recipient is Serena Gill.

THE CITIZENSHIP AWARD is awarded to the student whose high school career exemplifies the many facets of participating in school life including religious growth, social and academic achievement, and a high level of involvement in school activities. This year’s recipient is Izabella Gandara.

THE BROTHER LEROY VIERA SCHOLARSHIP is awarded to a senior who has been of service to the school in a variety of ways and whose hard work and dedication often go unrecognized. The recipient will also receive a $1,250 college scholarship endowed by the Ulrich Family. This year’s recipient is Bianca Baguio.

THE VENERABLE MARIE THERESE DE LAMOROUS SOCIAL JUSTICE AWARD recognizes a student who, throughout her/his four years at Chaminade, has demonstrated a passion for social justice and has worked to improve the lives of the student body and the broader community through education, advocacy, and works of social action. This year’s recipient is Bailey Sellfors.

THE ST. THOMAS MORE AWARD recognizes exemplary academic achievement and is awarded to the student with the highest GPA in his or her class as determined at the end of the fall term. This year’s St. Thomas More Award was presented to Edessa Moshabad.

THE JOHN SIKORRA COURAGEOUS HEART SCHOLARSHIP AWARD is given to the individual who embodies quiet courage, trusting faith, and a joyful, generous spirit. This year’s recipient is Emma Carney.

THE LOS ANGELES ARCHDIOCESAN CHRISTIAN SERVICE AWARD is presented to seniors who best exemplify the Christian call to serve. This year’s recipients are Sophia Canzona, Anastasia Kiser, and Skylar Takac.

THE CHAMINADE SPIRIT AWARD recognizes energetic and passionate students who regularly share their enthusiasm with classmates. This year’s recipient is Amanda Bundschuh.

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Reflections of a graduate

Brendan Teehan '21 High School Valedictorian

I feel truly honored to be able to address members of the Chaminade community today. Above all else, I just feel immensely grateful that this ceremony is taking place in person. If you’d asked me a few months ago what I thought graduation would look like, I’d picture me and my family wearing sweatpants, watching this from our couch. Needless to say, our graduation is a momentous occasion, and I want to thank everyone who made this ceremony possible, especially our ever-dedicated physical plant team.

I, for one, learned that being resilient is not a one-man job, and that family spirit, which every Chaminade student touts as their “favorite CME,” holds that coveted place in our minds for a reason. Over the past four to seven years, we’ve become a family.

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For anyone who’s asking, yes, I’m Mrs. Teehan’s son, and yes, I’m the one who wrecked his car the night of the Back to School dance. I truly show that anyone can be the Valedictorian. But more so than that, I like to consider myself a Chaminade “lifer.” My sister went to Chaminade, my mother teaches at Chaminade middle school, and I as a student tried to involve myself as heavily as possible in this community. From the time I enrolled in sixth grade, I had a unique knowledge and experience of the school as a whole. This meant that, on a typical day, I’d arrive at school to see Violet and Ethan organizing the library, spend class listening to Frankie philosophize with Mr. Williamson, hop on a Mock Trial Zoom to hear Priyanka argue like a real pretrial lawyer, lose to Xayvion at 300m hurdles, work on harmonies with Maddy Bruno in Lord’s Chords, work backstage with Bianca while Kira and Carmen did some crazy dance moves, and leave school just in time to hear “Late Night” jamming out or the marching band practice “Jesus Christ Superstar”. I’ve seen firsthand the unmistakable talent and drive our class possesses, and the unconditional way in which we support each other in our endeavors. That doesn’t happen everywhere.

And although I was becoming accustomed to my aforementioned routine, that would soon change.

We all sit at the outset of a new era, one in which our relationships will change, our perspectives will develop, and our strength and determination will be tested like never before.

At the tail end of our junior year, a few days before the onset of the pandemic, one of my teachers and I were having a conversation at the end of class, and he told me something I did not soon forget: He said our class had developed a reputation among faculty for our immaturity, respective to years past. I remember leaving his classroom upset, wishing for a way to prove him wrong, to show the faculty we had the maturity and the resilience to live through something. Little did we know, that same week, we were informed over the loudspeakers that Chaminade would be closing its doors until further notice. This is, in no way, the senior year we had hoped for or had been promised. None of us ever anticipated two weeks at home would turn into a year and two months. But in that time, we let the world know that we could weather any obstacle that came in our path. Before this year had even started, we faced countless evacuations due to fire, we lost rally after rally, and we all felt shaken up by Mr. Casey’s exploding pumpkin incident. After the virus hit us, we had an entirely new crop of issues to face: burnout, social isolation, and whatever that Wednesday schedule was. But we proved time and again that we could roll with the punches, cope with our current situation, and get the job done like the young adults we are.

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We could not have done this without relying on one another. I can’t count how many times I came to Race and Gender last semester just to hear Hannah and Margaret school our class on social justice issues.

Or in my physics class, when Daphne would talk to Mr. Buck about black holes and I would just nod, pretending I understood. Or when I was in choir this year, and I got to watch our beloved classmate Jack Bailey sing his heart out from his Zoom square. I don’t want to sound like I preferred senior year on Microsoft Teams, because, let’s face it, no one likes Microsoft Teams, but it was a year in which we all learned a lot more about ourselves than we anticipated. I, for one, learned that being resilient is not a one-man job, and that family spirit, which every Chaminade student touts as their “favorite CME,” holds that coveted place in our minds for a reason. Over the past four to seven years, we’ve become a family. Although that sounds trite and clichéd (I’m sorry, Ms. Denny), I have no other way to describe the bonds formed by our class in our tenure at Chaminade.

None of us ever anticipated two weeks at home would turn into a year and two months. But in that time, we let the world know that we could weather any obstacle that came in our path.

We all sit at the outset of a new era, one in which our relationships will change, our perspectives will develop, and our strength and determination will be tested like never before. Fortunately for us, we all know what it is like to be dealt a bad hand. After such a demanding school year, we get to visualize and execute an audaciously aspirational world for ourselves.

Although it’s true that we live in tumultuous times, in which we necessarily don’t have all of the answers, we, as determined and aware young people, have already made the commitment to spark change where we see a need.

The students sitting before you are and will continue to be change-makers, shaping school curriculum to prioritize inclusivity, organizing and marching with the Diversity Team to combat social injustice, or, like Izzy, sharing resources to help fellow students register to vote.

Some of us will devote their lives to saving the planet, like Bailey, or finding the cure for cancer, like Sean, and although these goals may seem lofty, if this year is any indication, we are a class who is not easily deterred. We will continue to be as tenacious, forthright, ambitious, and wildly creative as we already are. The Class of 2021 has assuredly left its mark on the walls of Chaminade College Prep, but now we must take what we’ve learned and the memories we’ve made here, and bring them with us into our undoubtedly bright futures. And to the teacher who informed me of our class’ immaturity, I say — it’ll take more than that to keep our class down.

I want to say one final thank you to the faculty, administration, and staff for endowing us with the knowledge to succeed in our endeavors, to our friends and family, who devote their lives to helping us grow as individuals, to my own parents, Jill and Brendan Teehan, who supported me through my teenage angst and sleepless nights, and to all of you, for forging your own paths and inspiring me every day. These past two months have reminded me of how dearly I will miss our time together, but they’ve also made me excited beyond measure, because I cannot think of a group more destined to shape what is to come.

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Thank you, faculty, administration, and staff for endowing us with the knowledge to succeed in our endeavors.

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CALIFORNIA STATE UNIVERSITY

UNIVERSITY OF CALIFORNIA

Cal Poly, Pomona Cal Poly, San Luis Obispo Cal State, Bakersfield Cal State, Channel Islands Cal State, Chico Cal State, Dominguez Hills Cal State, Fresno Cal State, Fullerton Cal State, Long Beach Cal State, Los Angeles Cal State, Monterey Bay Cal State, Northridge Cal State, Sacramento Cal State, San Bernardino Cal State, San Marcos Humboldt State University San Diego State University San Francisco State University San Jose State University Sonoma State University

University of California, Berkeley University of California, Davis University of California, Irvine University of California, Los Angeles University of California, Merced University of California, Riverside University of California, San Diego University of California, Santa Barbara University of California, Santa Cruz

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CALIFORNIA INDEPENDENT COLLEGES & UNIVERSITIES Azusa Pacific University Biola University California Baptist University California Lutheran University California Northstate University College of Health Sciences Chapman University Concordia University Irvine College of the Canyons Dominican University of California John Paul the Great Catholic University Loyola Marymount University Los Angeles Valley College Marymount California University Moorpark College Mount St. Mary’s University La Sierra University Occidental College Pepperdine University Pierce College Point Loma Nazarene University Pomona College Saint Mary’s College of California Santa Barbara City College Santa Clara University Santa Monica College St. Mary’s University Stanford University University of Redlands University of San Diego University of San Francisco University of Southern California University of the Pacific University of La Verne Vanguard University of Southern California Westmont College Whittier College

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Albion College American University Appalachian State University Arizona State University – Phoenix Arizona State University - Tempe Auburn University Augustana College Ball State University Barton College Binghamton University Baylor University Bentley University Boise State University Boston College Boston University Brown University Carleton College Case Western Reserve University Chaminade University of Honolulu Clark Atlanta University Clark University Clemson University College of Charleston College of the Holy Cross College of William and Mary Colorado School of Mines Colorado State University Davenport University – W.A. Lettinga Campus DePaul University Drexel University Drury University Elon University

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Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University – Prescott 2 Emerson College 1 Fairleigh Dickinson University Metropolitan Campus 1 Florida Agricultural and Mechanical University 1 Fordham University 6 Franciscan University of Steubenville 1 George Fox University 1 George Mason University 2 George Washington University 7 Georgetown University 2 Georgia Institute of Technology 1 Georgia State University 1 Gonzaga University 7 Grand Canyon University 3 Hampton University 3 Hawaii Pacific University 3 High Point University 1 Hofstra University 6 Howard University 3 Indiana University at Bloomington 12 Iowa State University 2 Ithaca College 1 James Madison University 1 Jefferson Philadelphia University + Thomas Jefferson University) 1 Johnson and Wales University – Providence 1 Kent State 1 Lehigh University 1 Lewis & Clark College 3

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OUT OF STATE Lindenwood University Linfield University Louisiana State University Luther College Manhattan College Marquette University Marymount Manhattan College Massachusetts College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences Miami University – Oxford, Ohio Michigan State University Minnesota State University – Mankato Montana State University, Bozeman Morehouse College Nebraska Wesleyan University New York University North Carolina A&T State University Northeastern University Northern Arizona University Nova Southeastern University Ohio State University Ohio University – Main Campus Oklahoma State University – Main Campus Oregon Institute of Technology Oregon State University Otterbein University Pace University, New York City Pacific Lutheran University Pacific University Pennsylvania State University Providence College Purdue University Reed College Regis University Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute Rochester Institute of Technology

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Rollins College Rutgers University – New Brunswick Saint Edward’s University Saint Francis University Saint Louis University Saint Martin’s University Sam Houston State Seattle University Seton Hall University Southern Connecticut State Southern Methodist University Southern Utah University Spellman College St. John’s University St. Olaf College St. John’s College Stephen F. Austin State University Stevens Institute of Technology Stony Brook University SUNY at Purchase College Syracuse University Temple University Texas A&M University Texas Christian University Texas State University Texas Tech University George Washington University The New School – All Divisions Trinity College Trinity University Tulane University University of Alabama University of Alabama, Birmingham University of Arizona University of Arkansas University of Buffalo University of Colorado at Boulder

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University of Colorado at ColoradoSprings University of Colorado at Denver University of Connecticut University of Central Florida University of Dayton University of Delaware University of Denver University of Florida University of Georgia University of Hawaii at Manoa University of Houston University of Illinois at Chicago University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign University of Iowa University of Kansas University of Louisville University of Maine University of Maryland, College Park University of Massachusetts, Amherst University of Massachusetts, Boston University of Miami University of Michigan University of Minnesota University of Mississippi University of Missouri Columbia University of Nebraska at Lincoln University of Nevada, Las Vegas University of New Hampshire University of New Mexico University of North Carolina University of North Dakota University of North Texas University of Oklahoma University of Oregon University of Pittsburgh University of Portland

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CONSERVATORIES AND ART SCHOOLS University of Puget Sound University of Rhode Island University of Richmond University of Rochester University of South Carolina University of Tennessee, Knoxville University of Texas, Arlington University of Texas, Austin University of Texas, San Antonio University of Utah University of Vermont University of Washington University of Wisconsin – Madison University of Wisconsin – Milwaukee University of Wyoming Upper Iowa University Vanderbilt University Villanova University Virginia Commonwealth University Virginia Tech Washington State University West Virginia University Western Colorado University Wheaton College Whitman College Whitworth University Willamette University William and Mary Worcester Polytechnic

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American Academy of Dramatic Arts Art Center College of Design Berklee College of Music California College of the Arts California Institute of the Arts Columbia College Chicago Otis College of Art and Design Pratt Institute School of Visual Arts

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CHAMINADE GRADUATES ATTEND THE MOST PRESTIGIOUS ACADEMIC INSTITUTIONS IN THE UNITED STATES AND ABROAD, INCLUDING SOME OF THE US NEWS & WORLD REPORT TOP 50 COLLEGES AND UNIVERSITIES IN THE NATION. TWO-THIRDS OF CHAMINADE GRADUATES ARE ACCEPTED AT THEIR FIRST OR SECOND CHOICE OF UNIVERSITIES AND COLLEGES.

INTERNATIONAL American University of Paris University of Sydney

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SPOTLIGHT ON

SERVICE Volunteers are an essential part of Chaminade’s operations and are instrumental to the success of many of our programs and events. From large and exciting events like the Chaminade Gala Benefit & Auction to the smaller, less glamorous envelope-stuffing parties, our volunteers do it all. Chaminade extends a heartfelt thank you to all our volunteers for their efforts throughout the school year.

PAUL BARKES P'15 '21 '21 Paul is a proud senior parent to a wonderful pair of varsity soccer players, Jack and Emily. Although they graduated high school this year, we are so grateful for all the game footage production Paul delivered for the team. Paul has provided game footage for the past three years.

This school year, Paul stepped up his game by providing a livestream of the games due to the guidelines that restricted spectators. This enabled families that were unable to attend to be able to view them firsthand. Paul made a difference during the first girls’ soccer game of the year at Malibu High School as he was the only spectator allowed — and the most important too — as he provided viewing access to the other families through livestream. Paul is always positive and not only supports his children but all Chaminade athletes as well. Paul truly leaves his distinguished mark on Chaminade.

JULAINE CHILOPOULOS P'15 '19 '21 Julaine has been an essential part of the band program since 2014 when her younger son joined band in the sixth grade. She is always a huge help to the music department, assisting with loads and loads of filing, and lately, the challenging Zoom/Hybrid mode of teaching. Julaine is loyal and dependable and always brings optimism and positivity in the moments when it’s needed the most. She will continue supporting the band program, even though her youngest son has graduated, and being a “mom” for the other band students.

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CATHERINE AND JAMES CULLEY P'21 Throughout their time as Chaminade parents, Catherine and James have gone above and beyond in providing unconditional support for Chaminade. Catherine has been a constant gala ambassador for four years while James has provided longstanding security for everything from Stadium Club to events such as Holly Berry and gala. In addition, Catherine has been a mainstay helping with the Chaminade Fund, Boosters, Hospitality, and Homecoming. We are so thankful for their time, energy, and dedication to Chaminade.

LEE FREELON P'21 Lee is our decorator extraordinaire and has been pivotal in preparing and beautifying numerous events from Holly Berry to the gala. Lee is incredibly talented and blessed with creative vision and skills, allowing her to make her unique mark on every project. She is an active member of Les Dames and the Parent Association. Lee is also a proud football parent who served as a key organizer of meals for the football team. We are grateful for her artistic eye and talent for adding beauty to everything she touches.

SHERRY HIGGINS P'16 '21 Sherry has been an outstanding volunteer for the boys' basketball program for the last four years. She has operated the shot clock at all home games for all three levels of basketball, not only during the season but in the summer as well. She helped in every area available, including the entrance door, as an emergency driver for the players, and an awesome parent organizer. Her warmth, compassion, and guidance to welcome and include every parent to the Chaminade basketball family have been a blessing for new families and all of us. We are going to miss her immensely in every aspect of the basketball program. Thank you, Sherry! You’re absolutely the best!

MARCIA MICHAEL P'21 Marcia has served as an exemplary volunteer. Even though she prefers to work behind the scenes, her presence is always felt as she is the first to show up to help at Mundy’s and stays long after most have left to make sure the premises are impeccable and ready for the next game.

Her hard work and dedication do not go unnoticed. She is a proud football mom who manages to do all that she does while still being able to watch and root for her son as he played for the Eagles. Thanks, Marcia, for your dedication to Chaminade!

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FAREWELL TO OUR DEDICATED BOARD MEMBERS Chaminade’s sincerest gratitude goes to four Board Members who termed off at the end of May. Over the last six years, these individuals have volunteered their time and expertise to ensure our school upholds our Catholic, Marianist mission and runs effectively and efficiently.

Thank you, Brian McGilvray ’76, Gary Simons ’77, Rev. Ken Templin, S.M., and Karen Valentine P’92 '95.

HELENE NAJM P'14 '17 '21 When Helene takes on a task or a project, there is never a doubt that everything will get done impeccably. She is an exemplary volunteer and a great friend with impressive attention to detail and a knack for problem-solving. We have been fortunate to have Helene share her wisdom and talents with us. She has contributed countless hours and has left such a positive mark on every part of Chaminade, from the Parent Association and Les Dames to Hospitality, just to name a few. We have been blessed to have had her as a loyal volunteer for our school.

HEIDI SMITH P'13 '15 '21 Having Heidi on your team means that not a single detail will be overlooked as she always works tirelessly to ensure that things are executed flawlessly. In addition to her commitment and dedication, Heidi brings a warm and positive personality that makes working with her so enjoyable. She can always be counted on to help, and she has such creative ideas when problem-solving. She is always the first to volunteer for the toughest job, leading by example for the rest of the team. We would like to extend our thanks to Heidi for her many years of dedication as a member of the Parent Association, Homecoming Committee, and Father-Daughter Dance Committee, a valuable parent-volunteer since 2005.

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MARCI STARK P'14 '18 '21 Marci has consistently served as an instrumental member of our Party Book, gala Senior Show, and the gala organizing committee year after year. From brainstorming events to consulting on planning, she has always been creative, graciously available, and willing to help with all gala endeavors. In addition, Marci has been essential to the Senior Show, serving as its chair for many years. She is also a proud baseball mom, incredibly supportive of the baseball department and its families. Thank you, Marci, for your amazing generosity, initiative, and unwavering support!

KYM TILLMAN P'21 Kym has been the team parent for girls’ soccer for the past three years. As a vital part of our CIF Championship 2020 team and mother to Faith Tillman ’21, she has successfully coordinated all team functions, including the best senior celebrations we have ever had. Kym is not short on energy and goes beyond expectations when it comes to planning an event. Team pasta parties were amazing home-cooked feasts and provided a great team bonding experience. This year had its challenges with coordinating games and travel due to restrictions, but the team was always informed of the details. Kym will be missed in the soccer program. Thank you for all you did, Kym, in making every player’s experience awesome!

NIKKI WILLIAMS P'16 '18 '21 Nikki served as the Gala chair for Magical Journey in 2016 together with Alicia Lind. She has been a pivotal member of our gala planning team for years, especially for all of her work collecting gifts and preparing and packaging them into beautiful baskets. Her gorgeous basket arrangements are always impressive, and her photography skills are top-notch.

She has been a wonderful volunteer for Chaminade all of these years, and we are grateful for all her efforts and hard work.

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LEGACY CHAMINADE GALA BENEFIT & AUCTION

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The Chaminade Gala Benefit and Auction Legacy held on May 21, 2021, at the Skirball Cultural Center was special this year as it was our first inperson gathering after more than a year.

Parents, alumni, and friends enjoyed an interactive program that brought together at-home audiences with our in-person guests. Our livestream audience, who joined us from home, enjoyed a pre-show wine tasting with Rideau Vineyard and celebrity host Kristin Hensley and dinner from Ruth’s Chris. The night under the stars was filled with live and silent auctions, a senior show, and an evident love for Chaminade students.

Guests raised their paddles to raise funds for our Fund-A-Need initiative Amplify, which is adding state-ofthe-art audiovisual technology to both campus gyms to support our students’ intellectual, social, physical, and spiritual development. These enhancements are necessary to provide the best experience to our students and families. The Uribe Sports Center (high school campus) and the Father Allen DeLong Center for Arts and Athletics (middle school campus) are the heart of our two campuses. It is where we come together as a school family to nurture spiritual development through prayer services, celebrate family spirit

with rallies and events, and display our student’s talents through live performances.

We are indebted to Gala co-chairs Karen Friedman P’20 P’22 and Lori Shroyer P’20, P’23 who pushed forward with the event despite the COVID-19 pandemic. They helped raise vital funds to ensure Chaminade provides the very best education possible for our students. And we are grateful for all the volunteers who shared countless hours to make the gala a success.

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ALUMNI SPOTLIGHT - EMMA DAWSON '16

From the

Lacrosse Field to the Laboratory

By Sara Nguyen

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When Emma Dawson was a junior at Chaminade, her AP Biology teacher, Mrs. Bell, gave her the book Microbe Hunters by Paul de Kruif. At the time, Emma had shown an affinity for science and medicine but was unsure exactly what her future career path would be. The book, which chronicles the lives and discoveries of the earliest scientists and doctors to identify microbes and develop vaccines, had a profound effect on Emma. She recalls a particular scene in the book that describes the moment of scientific discovery thusly: “…regardless of the question you’re asking, you’re the only person in human history to know that piece of information before you decide to share it.” Says Emma, “Something about that quote really moved me. It made scientific discovery sound exciting in a way that I had never considered it before. I realized, hands down, that was what I wanted to do with my life.”

Emma Dawson ’16 Shatters Stereotypes About Scientists Fast forward seven years, and Emma is in the process of earning her Ph.D. at MIT and has just co-authored her first article in Scientific Reports, titled, “Stable retention of chloramphenicol-resistant mtDNA to rescue metabolically impaired cells.”

When asked to describe her research in layman’s terms, Emma explained the process of mitochondrial transfer, whereby cells transfer their mitochondria (“famously described as the powerhouse of the cell”) to each other in order to perform functions like repair tissue damage, or in the case of cancer cells, to create tumors. Emma and her co-authors developed a new way to study this process. Mitochondrial work has been Emma’s focus thus far, and she spoke of her research with pride, saying, “I found this process to be incredibly interesting and something that I hold quite dear to my heart because I studied it for four and half years.” She also noted that concentrating primarily on mitochondrial research helped her gain her footing as a young researcher, saying, “[It’s] a very niche field, which was perfect for me as an undergrad because it meant that any question I asked was a new question — versus, for instance, the breast cancer field — it’s very competitive, very cutthroat, and a lot of people are working on that. [The mitochondrial work] was the perfect opportunity for me as a young researcher to get my foot in the door and start asking big questions that I knew other people weren’t working on.”

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“I think [Chaminade] helped shape me into the person I am today, 100%. They really want you to be well-rounded. It’s about forming these relationships and taking things away that can help you in the future, and ultimately coming away not just thinking of yourself as an athlete, or a drama kid — it’s knowing that you can do all of these things.”

Emma’s path to MIT started back in that AP Biology class with Mrs. Bell, who in addition to recommending reading material, also encouraged Emma to reach out to professors at Cal State Northridge.

She ended up volunteering at a lab there, which led to an interview and eventual work at a lab at UCLA, where she earned her undergraduate degree in microbiology, immunology, and molecular genetics.

Emma currently works in the lab of Dr. Robert A. Weinberg at MIT, saying, “He’s famous for discovering the first cancer gene in humans in the 1980s. It’s a very prominent, very high-intensity lab. [Working there] has just further solidified my desire to work in that field and do academic research for my career.”

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“eclectic” background, her future career in academic research was not a foregone conclusion. Emma describes taking ballet classes and exploring various activities as a child, but said it quickly became clear that her real passion was playing sports.

By the time she was in middle school at Chaminade, she was playing flag football and soccer, then lacrosse in high school, eventually becoming co-captain of the varsity lacrosse team. Emma also served as an athletic trainer at Chaminade and described that and lacrosse as her two most memorable and influential extracurricular experiences there. At the time, Miss Liceraldi advised the sports medicine team, and Emma says she was the faculty member she was closest to during her high school years, saying, “From day one she got me thinking about my future in science, gave me so much responsibility at a young age and really took me under her wing.

She made an incredible impact.” Emma valued the closeness she developed with her lacrosse team and the positive effects of being the go-to person on the sidelines at sports events when working as an athletic trainer.

When reflecting on other experiences at Chaminade, Emma described being involved in everything from student council to the ambassadors program to helping build sets with the drama club. In particular, she highlighted the way in which she and other students participated in these activities — that they had a high degree of responsibility — saying, “I remember being interviewed by other students to be a part of some of these student groups, then later turning around and interviewing others.”

She also recalled that in middle school, she and other students were encouraged to start thinking about the way they presented themselves and including practicing things like shaking hands. Said Emma, “I was a part of so many things because the school gave you the opportunity to do so many things — they made it feasible. One of the best things I took from Chaminade was the fact that it allowed me to be so diverse

in my skills. I was involved in so many clubs and activities. I felt so grateful to have all of those tools in my arsenal.”

While Emma thrived in her involvement in sports and her other activities and was evolving into a wellrounded person, when she decided to specialize in academic research, she said her parents did express some doubt, saying, “You’re so social, are you sure?” We discussed the stereotypes that scientists still encounter, and it is a testament to the support from Emma’s family, the Chaminade community and Emma’s belief in herself that she felt confident enough to follow her own unique path. “I was incredibly fortunate. It was the one obvious career for me. I was considering medicine for a while, given my sports med background, thinking, ‘If you like biology, you should probably become a doctor.’ I feel like that’s a very normal thought process for people. At the same time, I do think that I never completely escaped medicine. All the research I’ve done has to do with biomedical research and understanding diseases at the molecular level and treating people. I’ve never gone completely into full basic biology research, but it’s been a good way to mix those two interests.”

As scientists, Emma and her colleagues at MIT are considered essential workers during the pandemic, so while some college students were required to do distance learning, Emma was required to be on-site and available at MIT’s Cambridge campus. The pandemic has brought the work of scientists like Emma to the forefront of the national conversation, reminding people that while under normal circumstances the news cycle might draw the general public’s attention elsewhere, the work of scientists and others who typically work in relative obscurity remains a vital need. On a related note, she explained how scientists need to be able to talk

about their research in a way that is comprehensible to the general public.

Emma’s ultimate career goal is to have her own lab at an academic institution, and she is clear-minded about her need to integrate these different facets into her work.

Emma was exposed to some of these thoughts while she was still at Chaminade. After reading about microbiologists in Microbe Hunters, she continued diving into more books about academic research, saying, “I remember reading these stories — about the competition, the brilliance behind it, and these people’s lives just intertwined with the work — and thinking it was just really cool.” When asked about whether her athletic background enabled her to naturally connect with the competitive aspect of research, Emma agreed, saying, “A lot of people don’t think about academic research in that light. They think about people being in a dark basement somewhere running experiments. And it’s not like that at all. It’s incredibly collaborative.

I loved reading biology books and one talked about how as a faculty member you need to be ‘an academic socialite.’

You need to be able to talk about your science in a way that other people can understand, and you need to be able to communicate with other people, and not in the traditional way in which we think about scientists.” Emma reflected

on the ways her family, her community and her individual personality may have affected the choices she has made and how she navigates her career, and how integrating the various aspects of her background may have helped her succeed. She laughed at one point, saying “Maybe growing up with parents in the entertainment industry did have some influence, since when I present my academic research, I do try to make it as entertaining as possible.” She credits the Chaminade community as well, saying, “I think it helped shape me into the person I am today, 100%. They really want you to be well-rounded. It’s about forming these relationships and taking things away that can help you in the future, and ultimately coming away not just thinking of yourself as an athlete, or a drama kid — it’s knowing that you can do all of these things.”

“I was a part of so many things [at Chaminade] because the school gave you the opportunity to do so many things — they made it feasible. One of the best things I took from Chaminade was the fact that it allowed me to be so diverse in my skills.

I was involved in so many clubs and activities. I felt so grateful to have all of those tools in my arsenal.”

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ALUMNI SPOTLIGHT - CONNER HOYT '15

Biking for Justice

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Conner Hoyt ’15 doing his part to advance our country’s racial progress.

Conner Hoyt was stunned and emotionally gutted by the killing of George Floyd.

Rather than letting his feelings subside, he decided to act. “To see it captured in such a raw and distressing way…at first it sickened me, then it really moved me,” he says. “I thought to myself, ‘Even if it’s at a snail’s pace, as long as I’m pushing the ball in the right direction I can live with myself.’”

Two months later, Conner planned, researched and completed a 401-mile “mobile protest” in which he biked from Richmond, Virginia to Washington, D.C.

He met the fundraising goal he set of raising $10,000 for the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People (NAACP) while also, according to his website bikingforjustice401.com, calling attention to the racial inequities faced by black, indigenous, and people of color (BIPOC) in the United States. The 401 miles represents a mile for each year since the slave trade was brought to the United States. Along the way, he documented his journey on Instagram at #biking4justice401, describing each stop in relation to its significance in our country’s racial history.

When asked where his social conscience came from, Conner says, “I can’t pin it down to one specific thing…it’s a collection of different experiences. It’s a cliché but growing up, my mom would say, ‘treat others how you want to be treated.’ I was able to surround myself with empathetic people at Chaminade and at college (the University of Maryland).” He says his parents “harped on the importance of new experiences” and acknowledges that going away for college helped him grow up quickly. “Meeting different kinds of people helped, especially at college, which was so diverse. Spending more time with people from different walks of life — it’s impossible to do that and not gain a greater sense of empathy. Seeing these events play out and what a visceral pain it causes people — it’s hard not to be moved. But growing up with the Golden Rule was the backbone of everything.”

Conner grew up near Chaminade and didn’t think he would ever leave Southern California, but life had other plans for him. Towards the end of high school, a friend showed him around the University of Maryland, and Conner says he loved it immediately, eventually double majoring there in journalism and Spanish. It was Conner’s first experience at a public school, and it was eye-opening. He was around more people of color, and says, “As a Spanish major, I was in class with students with Latin American roots — everywhere from Honduras, Guatemala, Mexico, to El Salvador — often first-generation immigrants, and they really put things in a different context. We’d discuss different events, and they’d say, ‘the United States has been doing this for decades.’” Conner had studied the Spanish language from a young age, and says, “The appreciation that speaking a second language gives you for another culture opened my eyes a lot. Once

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you’ve immersed yourself in another culture, you’re liable to be sympathetic and empathetic to a third. It primes you to hear other people out and learn from their experiences.” He also credits Chaminade faculty with furthering his Spanish skills, saying, “Señora Olsen challenged me more than any other teacher, and I was grateful for it. She would also provide reminders along the way about how challenging myself would pay dividends in the long run.”

Other teachers at Chaminade also introduced Conner to the value of the humanities, saying, “I loved my English teachers - Mr. Williamson, Ms. Poole, Ms. Juarez.

When you sit down with a book and discuss it with other people, it’s easier to bridge gaps in opinion because you’re talking about something in the context of the book.

That passage that you’re talking about has a real-life comparison. It’s tethered to the human experience somehow. The English teachers were absolute experts at facilitating these discussions.

I came into school emotionally underdeveloped, and it helped me shape my voice.”

Although he identifies as an atheist, when asked whether the values emphasized at Chaminade, like the charisms of service, justice and peace, may have also influenced him, he says, “It did rub off on me. When you frame an education that way, and are surrounded by people who are so empathetic, with teachers who are keen on hammering that home, it’s impossible not to be impacted by that and have it leak into other areas of your life. By no means was I one of these extraordinary

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kids, but seeing kids who would rack up hundreds of community service hours, seeing what a lot of my peers were capable of — it’s impossible not to feel inspired by that. The values played an enormous role, as did the educators and peers I was lucky enough to be surrounded by. In a way, it’s a cyclical environment — others’ achievements can motivate you. I’m really grateful I did get to see that at that developmental age.”

follow what’s going on in the Statehouse and at a national political level. I think so many people have been turned off by the political process that it’s hard not to be totally indifferent to it.” Conner described how he and his peers “came of age” during the 2016 election and the effect it had on him, saying, “My frame of reference is politicians stoking fears and pitting us against each other.”

Railing against that tendency and searching for a sense of connectedness and understanding for others, rather than allowing darker angels to lead him, no doubt played a part in Conner’s soul-searching and call to action, as did his experiences during and "I experienced culture following college. While shock [on my bike journey]. in college, he interned at a marketing agency that I got a better sense of how works closely with the other people live. A parting federal government but lesson from the trip is that only had job openings I need to do more and in Atlanta, so Conner we all need to do more to headed there following push ourselves out of our his graduation. That job didn’t work out, so he took comfort zone.” a different job in Atlanta, only to get laid off in April because of the pandemic. Says Conner, person on TV talking about the athletes.”

“Falling on your rear-end a lot makes But he realized during college that he you a more empathetic person. Going didn’t like sports writing. A capstone to a brand-new city like Atlanta, not class where he reported on the Hill and knowing anybody, being laid off twice in government affairs changed his focus. six months…all of this softened my heart Says Conner, “It was so far outside my in a lot of ways. I was able to empathize comfort zone, but it really sparked my with people who had been laid off from interest. From then on, I became a news a job. But thankfully, I had it easy. I was junkie.” He considers it critical to keep able to come back home and my parents up with political affairs, saying, “The supported me, but the whole time I moment you cease trying to learn is what kept thinking to myself, ‘it’s a coin flip.’ got us where we are now. Beyond gaps in I could’ve been born into a family that information access and things like that, wouldn’t have been able to support me I think there’s a lack of curiosity about and it’s hard not to reckon with that. other people, other ways of life, or even And I say that knowing that this small just doing your basic civic duty, which to hardship for me was miniscule compared me is (at a minimum) to read the news, Conner majored in journalism, partly influenced by his love of sports, saying, “As soon as I realized I couldn’t be a professional athlete, I wanted to be the

to what a lot of people in this country go through.” He speculated that these experiences “primed him” to be more inclined to act following George Floyd’s death.

Conner is currently training for marathons and is hoping to do more fundraising, saying, “I don’t want this to be a one-time project.” He says he’s been writing a lot about the two weeks in August that he spent doing his 401-mile ride for justice. Going forward, he wants to “keep doing some sort of endurance feat as a way to continue to draw attention to this cause in particular and to raise money. That much I know.” Being an avid cyclist, he also wants to encourage more equitable access to cycling, saying, “I just got involved with the East Coast Greenway Alliance. They have this trail that runs from Maine to the Keys, and part of their mission is expanding access to the trail, and expanding visibility.” He understands that this goal would have to come in tandem with more equitable access to bikes, saying, “I would love for other people to experience the joy I’ve experienced on a bike. As a sport, it’s also another clear example of inequity. It’s problematic because there are so many barriers to entry and we price a lot of people out. Expanding access to low-income communities and communities of color is important because, to be totally cut and dry, biking is such a white-washed sport. It would be hypocritical to continue going on these rides without acknowledging the elephant in the room.”

Conner also hopes to continue working with the NAACP, saying he specifically chose to support that organization because he recognized that they are capable of effecting change. He says, “They’ve been advocating for people of color with their voter registration

efforts, and have a proven track record of success.” He said they were happy to receive his donation and could not confirm for sure but believed the funds would be used to help support voting efforts in communities of color.

When asked for any lasting memories from his 401-mile ride in August, Conner spoke about an event that occurred right at the beginning. He started his bike ride in rural Virginia, 50 miles from Richmond, and arrived at the Airbnb he was staying at, recalling, “This jolly man comes and greets me.

He’s got 10 kids, plus his wife and his father living on this huge farm with him.” The next day, the farmer ended up offering Conner a ride into town, and as they were chatting, Conner felt a bit apprehensive, saying, “I was thinking maybe this guy might not want to hear about this ride I was doing. Well, after we got to talking, I came to find out he was as worldly as they come, shattering every stereotype and preconceived notion I had about this farmer in the middle of nowhere with this enormous family. He hosted international students on his farm, was an agricultural professor, and had traveled all over the world doing his agricultural work. It was a good sign for me at the start of the trip and more importantly, it was a good learning experience.” He continued, “Part of me thought the ‘learning’ part of the trip had stopped when I did my research beforehand. I plotted out all I was going to post and what I was going to see, and I thought, ‘I’m not going to learn all that much, I’m just going to be seeing everything in person and hopefully I can teach others.’ That experience right off the bat just knocked me off my high horse. It signaled to me that I still had plenty to learn myself — that these two weeks could offer me a lot and I needed to approach this with

an open mind. It set the tone for the experience and was a really formative day for me. So, I remember it well.”

Conner concluded by saying, “Selfishly, beyond the money raised and the attention being called to these issues, just being able to get outside and explore for hours at a time for two weeks straight was unbelievable. I was learning not just from meeting people along the way but from the landscape as well. I experienced culture shock. I got a better sense of how other people live. A parting lesson from the trip is that I need to do more and we all need to do more to push ourselves out of our comfort zone. It’s easy to talk down about a whole group of people when you don’t understand how they live or why they do the things they do.

When you throw yourself into their position without a pretext and without an expectation of what that might yield, you’re bound to learn a lot and grow a lot as a person. I’m happy this afforded me the opportunity to do that.”

“Race and racism is a reality that so many of us grow up learning to just deal with. But if we ever hope to move past it, it can’t just be on people of color to deal with it. It’s up to all of us — Black, white, everyone — no matter how wellmeaning we think we might be, to do the honest, uncomfortable work of rooting it out.”

— Michelle Obama

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ALUMNI SPOTLIGHT - DANA MICHELLE COOK '97

on the

other side of the Lens

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Dana Michelle Cook ’97 owning your story, inspiring others, and the importance of a nurturing environment.

As a producer and documentary filmmaker, Dana Michelle Cook has always felt more comfortable behind the camera lens. But when we spoke for this profile, she had been filmed the night before for Chaminade’s speaker series and laughed about her discomfort, saying, “I had my director of photography, Rudy, film me. We set-decked my apartment — it was a whole thing. I was curled up in a ball on the floor watching myself.

This is why I’m a producer, so I’m behind the camera! I can’t handle myself on camera.”

Overcoming these sorts of uncomfortable feelings on a regular basis, and inspiring others (particularly young girls) to do the same, is an essential part of what Dana and her friend/collaborator, filmmaker Sarah Moshman, set out to do when they created and produced the documentary The Empowerment Project: Ordinary Women Doing Extraordinary Things. The documentary highlights the experiences and accomplishments of eight women in various industries. It was filmed by Dana, Sarah, and the rest of their all-female crew over the course of a 30day cross-country trip from Los Angeles to New York City. In keeping with the spirit of the film, the crew also turned the cameras on themselves, reflecting on their own personal histories and sharing their thoughts as they bonded over the course of the filming. Says Dana, “I basically had a meltdown when Sarah pitched The Empowerment Project as us filming ourselves. ‘We’re making a documentary about other women; I really don’t want to sit there myself!’ But I’m glad we did. We knew that we were going to grow a lot on that trip, and I think that comes across when you watch it. You can really see our evolution together.” Upon completion of The Empowerment Project, the filmmakers took the film on two national tours, screening it at places as varied as schools, women’s groups, universities, organizations, and corporations. It has also screened in over 20 countries.

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In a similar vein, Dana’s additional efforts as a filmmaker and storyteller all embody a common goal — bringing attention to issues that can evoke social change. Her Emmy award-winning short documentary Growing up Strong: Girls on the Run highlights Chicago’s Girls on the Run program for middle school girls, which focuses on building self-esteem and communication skills in young girls at an age when they are most susceptible to negative self-images. She started a Chicago-based production company, Freeheart Creative, with humanitarian and communications professional Katie Wilkes, and their Emmy-nominated documentary series, Seeing Brave, spotlights female global humanitarians working to mobilize communities in Kenya, Syria, and Rwanda. Other recent projects include producing original content for the Obama Foundation and Oprah’s Weight Watchers (WW) 2020 Vision Tour. With the Me Too movement highlighting the ways in which vulnerable individuals have been subjected to sexual harassment and assault, particularly in the film industry, Dana has also earned her certification as an intimacy coordinator in order to facilitate high-quality work on topics related to intimacy while keeping actors safe and protected in the process.

Dana’s current focus on uplifting, feminist, socially-oriented work is no accident. It stemmed in part from a defining incident in 2012 when she was working as a reality show producer on the show Toddlers and Tiaras. On Talkhouse.com, Dana wrote a blog post detailing the incident titled, “How I Hit Rock Bottom in Reality TV and Found Myself as a Feminist Filmmaker,” where she describes being “instructed to get an extreme close-up of a set of bleached dental falsies being shoved into a fiveyear-old’s mouth.” She wrote, “Behind

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the caked mascara, this tiny human looked at me, her eyes as big as saucers… her look was one of desperation, a cry for help…” She continues, “At the time, I didn’t understand how I’d fallen so far into work that was poisoning the minds of America. I was failing myself, but even worse, I was failing this little girl in front of me,” and goes on to say, “That day on set, I made myself a promise: to run as far and as fast from my soulsucking career as a reality TV producer as I could – and never look back.” Sarah Moshman was there during what Dana described as “what rock bottom feels like.” Sarah’s own experiences working in reality TV coincided with Dana’s, and after many discussions, the seed for The Empowerment Project was planted. Writes Dana, “Sarah and I kept coming back to the idea that ‘you can’t be what you can’t see.’ With how they saw women presented, how could girls know what they had the potential to become? They couldn’t.”

Born and raised in Los Angeles, Dana is keenly aware of how her own environment and family history affected her upbringing and development.

“My (maternal) grandparents came from China, from Canton, and had an arranged marriage. My grandmother was 15, my grandfather was 25 — because that’s how it was. She was a baby having a baby. They came over on a boat, and my grandfather’s father had an herb shop in San Francisco, but then they settled in Sacramento. My mom talks about when she was born, she was the oldest, and then my grandmother had three more children. It was important in the house that they learn English. They did go to Chinese school on the weekends but my grandparents were like, ‘You learn English first before you learn Chinese.

We need you to fit in.’ Because the kind of discrimination my grandparents were

facing — they couldn’t get work because there was so much discrimination at the time. I think my grandfather was beaten up in the street. It was all of that, because there was so much hatred towards the Chinese and the Japanese at the time.”

She continued, “My mom talks a lot about how her mother treated her: ‘I (was) her hired help.’ They had a really rough relationship. She pledged to never be the way that her mom was to her (with her own child).”

In an Elements of Being podcast interview with her friend (author, host and producer Michael Moody), Dana spoke about how growing up with supportive parents fostered her curiosity and helped lead her to her future career. “I feel curiosity is the root of finding your purpose,” she said, and when asked about the roots of her curiosity, she responded, “I think it’s always been a part of me. It might be a result of being raised in a household with parents that have always been encouraging, though.

I’m an only child — I had a lot of that attention, love, and encouragement to go out and pursue what made me happy. I thank my parents for that…I know a lot of situations (where people) don’t have that kind of encouragement. We never worried financially. Both of my parents had blue-collar jobs, though. My dad is a mailman, and my mom worked for the phone company. We didn’t come from a very rich existence, but we were always comfortable. Because we were comfortable, I didn’t have to take a bunch of jobs growing up to help my family, and I think that created space for me to be curious.”

Her mother’s good intentions notwithstanding, Dana laughs, “(My mom) will still comment on how I look…she’ll say, ‘You look old, did you sleep last night?’ Typical Asian mom.

She’s so blunt. (It’s a) watered down, soft version of how her mom was to her. I expect it to a certain point because I’m used to it.

Whereas my dad is this big teddy bear, like, ‘Dane, everything you do is amazing, you’re so wonderful.’ I was joking that he’s like my agent.” Dana’s parents gave weight to her opinions, even as a child, and even regarding her choice in schools, leading her to attend Chaminade for both middle and high school.

Says Dana, “My parents wanted me to go to Louisville! They wanted me to go to the allgirls school because they didn’t want me to be around boys. But all my friends were going to Chaminade, so I wanted to go where my friends were going.” Pondering an alternate history where she attended that all-girls school, she laughs, musing, “I think I would’ve been more focused. I don’t think I would’ve been as distracted by boys, because I was very distracted.”

"So much of what I say, I need to live. It’s the power of owning your own story, the power of amplifying your voice and amplifying others’ voices who don’t have that space. That’s the storytelling I want to continue to do — to amplify women’s voices specifically who don’t take up that space. I want women to take up space. I want them to use their voice. I want young women to use their voice."

Boys aside, Dana acknowledges the positive ways Chaminade shaped her, saying, “It is a very nurturing, loving, empathetic environment. It feels familiar. If you grew up in a family that has raised you that way, it’s an easy transition because you really do feel like you have cheerleaders in your corner.”

Her involvement in sports and the academic rigor at Chaminade were two of her biggest takeaways, beginning with the application process: “I remember it being a pretty intense process to apply and go to the interview. I felt well prepared going into Chaminade, but it was the next level. The first few days of school, I remember thinking, ‘This is serious business.’ It felt rigorous. I thought, ‘I’m playing sports, I’m going to school and I have to figure out how to balance this and have a social life’ because I really cared about that.” She laughed as she recalled, “Your parents can’t help you with your homework anymore. I remember the day my dad looked at (my homework) and was like, ‘I’m sorry. I can’t.’ I think I blacked out. I was like, ‘What? What do you mean, you can’t?’ I remember that moment so clearly. He was in his recliner, and I looked him dead in the eye

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"Chaminade was, upon reflection, an opportunity to be great. When you’re young you don’t appreciate these things.

I couldn’t wait to get out of school... But the opportunities we had available within those campuses, middle school and high school, the access to the brilliant minds of our teachers, our coaches, and our mentors, anyone that was there to support you being the best version of yourself, that’s really why everyone is there. They want to inspire young minds."

and was like, ‘What do you mean? Is this a cruel joke, that you’re telling me you can’t because you’re lazy?’ And he was like, ‘I don’t understand it.’ I was like, ‘Oh my gosh, I’m on the island! I have to figure it out on my own!’”

Being part of an athletic team, says Dana “was such a huge part of my identity.” She says, “When I was in kindergarten, I was on the swim team.

It was the first team I was on. Then basketball, volleyball, track, and soccer.

When I got to Chaminade, I continued to play basketball and volleyball. I loved the camaraderie, being part of a team, the discipline of playing. It was a community, an instant community.

Playing sports and being on teams was just a grounding place for me. It was always a homecoming. It didn’t matter what sport I was playing. It always felt

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like coming home to the same group of people — that we were continuously lifting each other up. There was never any bad blood because you had to work together in so many capacities. Playing sports through Chaminade was really so defining to my experience.”

got these ideas. I felt like I had a wild imagination and I loved filming. I loved it. I loved telling stories through film.

When I was in college, I thought, ‘Well, I live in LA, the opportunities are sort of endless —maybe I do want to get into film and television!’’’

Outside of her efforts at school, in Dana’s free time, there were inklings of her future career. In her Elements of Being interview, Dana spoke about “running around with a video camera” as a child, saying, “My parents had a video camera, and I would recruit all of my friends to make skits. I would write a script — a skit for us like Lifestyles of the Rich and Famous — or play teacher and student and then record. Anything from long storylines to little blips. I’d recruit my aunt to pretend like she was evicting us. I don’t even know where I

Balancing the competing demands of school, sports, and a social life while growing up prepared Dana well for college and the pressures of her future work as a producer. She says, “I played volleyball for four years — that was so time consuming. You have practice, and you have six hours of homework. It was insane. I remember going to bed at two in the morning all of high school. When I went to college, UC Santa Barbara, not a bad school, pretty good school, I exerted maybe 10% of the effort because I was so prepared, and I graduated

with like a 3.9. High school was college, and college was high school. Everything seemed easy after that.” She continued, “The thing you don’t realize when you’re in school, when you’re thinking, ‘Why am I taking this specific class? What does it mean? When am I ever going to use it? Why am I doing this?’ It’s easy to be a naysayer, but you realize that you get into the grit, you dig into the work, and that kind of grit and rigor — that was the biggest takeaway from school in terms of what I now apply to my career.

Because so much of what production is, are 18-20-hour days. My last job was with Oprah. I was on tour with her, and we worked 77 days straight. So when you talk about having the wherewithal to put your head down, do the job, and do it well, maintain a high quality from beginning to end, and to really be proud of the work you’re doing, it was that kind of rigor and determination, just being a warrior in a way, that was what I took away.”

Dana reflected on how it is often only through the benefit of time, broader life experiences, and connecting the dots as an older adult that people come to realize how their experiences growing up, even difficult ones, may shape them in positive ways.

She says, “Chaminade was upon reflection, an opportunity to be great. When you’re young, you don’t appreciate these things.

I couldn’t wait to get out of school. I was like, ‘The world is so wide open and ripe.

There’s so much out there. I can’t wait to get to college.’ But the opportunities we had available within those campuses, middle school and high school, the access to the brilliant minds of our teachers, our coaches, and our mentors, anyone that was there to support you being the best version of yourself, that’s really why everyone is there. They want to inspire young minds.

I felt that with some of the teachers, but I didn’t realize how lucky we were to have access to what we had access to. The teachers felt so accessible professionally

but also personally — some more than others for sure — but there was so much involvement beyond the classroom.

Teachers would come to our games. They felt very involved in your life and wanting to see you succeed. Wanting to know that you were set up for success when you had that cap and gown on, and you walked off the campus and walked out into the world.

You really felt like those teachers wanted you to just not get in your own way and see the potential in yourself.”

Understanding how she was inspired and supported by others as a child has now led Dana to want to do the same for the next generation. Regarding her experiences touring with The Empowerment Project, Dana said, “How do you create something that can inspire? We took The Empowerment Project on two national tours, coast to coast, and we screened at elementary schools, middle schools, high schools, colleges, women’s groups, Facebook, Pixar, Arlington National Cemetery…and time and time again, we would hear from these girls. We would screen the film and then we’d lead an assembly and have a conversation about it and pose this question, ‘What would you do, if you weren’t afraid to fail?’ — which was the mantra of the piece. And we would have young girls and boys come up to a microphone and say out loud what they would do if they weren’t afraid to fail.

And it was so empowering, so incredible to feel like we were passing the torch. To essentially give permission to say the scary thing out loud and to own your dream.

Because that’s really what we wanted — we wanted young people to feel so bold — bold enough to say this in front of their school and in front of their peers.”

It is an ongoing process to not only do work that inspires others, but also feel comfortable serving as an inspiration yourself. Dana acknowledges that being able to own your accomplishments fearlessly is a challenge that she continues

to work on herself, saying, “We fall into it so easily, dipping in and out of moments of confidence and then going back into the imposter syndrome. It happens to everybody, but I do think it happens to women more. I think that’s something that needs to be discussed. Why are we standing in our own way? Why can’t we have the confidence and the belief that we are doing the things that we’re doing, we’re accomplished, and we can say it out loud? Why can’t we just own it like men own it? Why is that so difficult?” She continued, “Women undervaluing their accomplishments and standing in their own way…I think that a big part of The Empowerment Project was us seeing that the way women are negatively portrayed in the media was in direct relation to the lack of women in leadership roles.

So that’s back to, ‘You can’t be what you can’t see.’ But also, we do undervalue our accomplishments and we do tend to play small. There’s so much that happens when you’re young, and I even did that.

Chaminade wanted to honor me as an alumna and I’m like, ‘Why do you want to honor me? I’m not worthy, there are a million other people.’ Even after having a lot of really great accomplishments in my life, I still don’t feel worthy of it. It was cool to be honored, but there are so many people who are doing great things. Why me? I hate being on camera. It’s why I’m a producer. I’m behind the camera. I loathe [being in front of ] it.” She concluded, “But so much of what I say, I need to live.

It’s the power of owning your own story, the power of amplifying your voice and amplifying others’ voices who don’t have that space. That’s the storytelling I want to continue to do — to amplify women’s voices, specifically those who don’t take up that space. I want women to take up space.

I want them to use their voice. I want young women to use their voice.”

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Blessings are to be shared

By Marsha Anderson

Major John F. Miller (ret) ’65 This story begins with a hammer—a hammer put in the hands of John Miller by the Marianist Brothers back in 1963. John’s family had just relocated to California in the summer before his junior year. “I was 15 ½, and I didn’t know anyone. What could have been devastating turned out to be fabulous,” he said.

40th Wedding Anniversary of Major John F. Miller (ret) ’65 and Gail Miller from 2019

After you are out in the world in your late 20s, you realize what a benefit it was to go to Chaminade as you fall back on that moral compass.

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A week after they arrived in California, he visited Chaminade, where the brothers were hard at work building an addition to their home. All summer long he joined them in pounding nails. Not only did the extension grow, but so did his feeling of being part of the Chaminade family. When school started that fall he still didn’t know any other kids, but he quickly made some lifelong friends.

EAGLE HERITAGE SOCIETY was established to recognize donors who have included Chaminade in their estate plans.

“It was truly a wonderful experience,” he reflected on his two years at Chaminade.

After graduation, John attended Seattle University. “The whole package of a Catholic education is important for people growing up. It gives them something they can always fall back on when they have meaningful decisions to make.”

While in college, he majored in business and participated in ROTC. Following graduation, he entered the U.S. Army as a second lieutenant. He volunteered for Vietnam, arriving there in December 1970. Twelve months later, he was assigned to a missile unit in Chatsworth, then Korea, Fort Bliss (Texas), and Fort Ord and the Naval Postgraduate School in Monterey. There John met his future wife Gail, a Naval Officer, at the Navy flying club where he taught her to fly.

After they married, they found that juggling two military careers took some planning and flexibility, arranging for assignments together in Germany and Washington, D.C. After 20 years, John retired from the Army and began his second career. He flew for TWA and retired from American Airlines years after their merger. The couple moved to Williamsburg, Virginia, in 2008.

Nowadays, they maintain an active volunteer life as Eucharistic ministers. They serve in the church’s funeral ministry, where they assist families at a difficult time.

John also volunteers as a tax aide at their local library.

Both treasure the feeling of having an impact, of helping people. They credit their families and their education for developing that important moral compass.

“After you are out in the world in your late 20s,” John said, “you realize what a benefit it was to go to Chaminade as you fall back on that moral compass.”

“We have been so blessed, so fortunate, we felt we needed to share,” he explained. So the couple sought out causes that can make an impact on others after they are gone.

They selected Chaminade as one organization that can make a difference and included the school in their will.

Determining the right gift is just as important as making the gift. There are many options in your estate planning from which you can choose.

BEQUESTS: Include Chaminade in your will or living trust. A bequest is a simple, flexible and versatile way to ensure Chaminade can continue its mission for years to come. Bequests will cost you nothing in your lifetime.

RETIREMENT PLAN ASSETS: Make a gift while leaving more of your estate to your heirs. By naming Chaminade as a beneficiary of all or a portion of a retirement plan, you avoid both the estate tax and income tax due QUALIFIED CHARITABLE DISTRIBUTION (QCD): If you are over the age of 70 ½, a QCD allows you to make a tax-free donation of up to $100,000 per year directly from your IRA or Roth IRA to Chaminade.

INSURANCE: Making Chaminade a beneficiary or owner of a life insurance policy is an easy and inexpensive way to make a meaningful future gift while generating a charitable income tax.

CHARITABLE REMAINDER TRUST: A charitable remainder trust will help you maintain or increase your income while making a significant gift to Chaminade. This type of gift has the potential for an income tax deduction and upfront capital gains tax avoidance.

CHARITABLE LEAD TRUST: The income from a charitable lead trust can be directed to Chaminade for an established number of years.

At the end of the term, the trust becomes the property of the individuals named by you.

This is general information about tax benefits and planned giving instruments. You should always consult your attorney, estate planner or financial advisor on such matters.

For more information on including Chaminade in your estate plans, please contact Kristine Calara at 818.360.0615 or kcalara@chaminade.org

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LEGACY FAMILIES Each year, Chaminade recognizes the commitment of our alumni legacy families.

There is nothing more exciting than seeing Eagle pride being passed down from generation to generation. This year, 16 alumni legacies graduated in June.

We look forward to seeing our newest members of the alumni family at special events in the years to come.

Andrea Yolo ‘91 and Anastacia I. Yolo ‘21

Nicole M. Teola ‘21, Daniel Teola ‘82, and Brandon D. Teola ‘21

Bryce M. Weagley ‘21 and Lisa Weagley Lisa ‘84

NOT PICTURED:

Kimberly Brady ‘89 and Cade R. Brady ‘21 George Gomes da Costa ‘86 and Donald Ciceri ‘21 Shiang Do ‘92 and Michelle L. Gorodisky ‘21 Christine Farrell ‘85, Michael Farrell ‘82 and Liam E. Farrell ‘21 Laura Fasching ‘88 and Emily S. Fasching ‘21 Monica Helm ‘88 and Karina T. Helm ‘21 Terrence Hill ‘83, Kathleen Hill ‘89 and Garrett T. Hill ‘21

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Gina Jacobellis ‘82 and Camille M. Jacobellis ‘21 Pamela Jenkins ‘81 and J Molly T. Jenkins ‘21 Frank Macias ‘84 and Elena Macias ‘21 Brian Shaw ‘74 and Brendan G. Shaw ‘21 Sheralyn Suttles ‘91 and Tyler D. Suttles ‘21 Sarah Yahraus ‘88 and Deven J. Yahraus ‘21

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Anthony J. Casey – January 7, 2021 Father of Brian Casey ’89, Jon Casey ’92

Sylvia McAller – December 21, 2020 Mother of Gina McAller Jacobellis ’82; grandmother of Alphonse ’07, Joey ’10, Vinny ’14, and Camille Jacobellis ’21

Charles H. Carney – June 7, 2021 Father of Emma Carney ’21, Nick Carney ’19

Ali Montazeri – December 19, 2020 Father of Kevin Montazeri ’24

Jack Bailey ’21 – March 15, 2021 Brother of Teddy Bailey ’23

Fr. Jim Mueller, S.M. – March 19, 2021

Bobby Alderman ’14 – January 14, 2021 Brother of Sofia Alderman ’22

Michael Donner ’85 – December 10, 2020 Husband of Claudine Rossi Donner ’86 Steve Dunn ’84 – April 23, 2021 Brother of Peter Dunn ’86 Paul Daniel Gross ’95 – August 28, 2020 Brother of Laura Gross ’94 Richard (Dick) Hunsaker ’58 – December 6, 2020 Chris Johnson ’06 – October 23, 2020

Keller Norris – December 29, 2020 Father of John Norris ’23 and Sophis Norris ’21 Nina Pan – December 23, 2020 Mother of Gillian Yee ’20 and Justin Yee ’23 Victoria Pacheco ’14 – October 30, 2020 Joseph Rauser – December 11, 2020 Father of Steven Rauser ’91, David Rauser ’94, Danielle Rauser ’96, and Michael Rauser ’98 Robin N. Rousselet – November 30, 2020 Father of Kendra Rousselet ’07, Skyler Rousselet ’04

Jeffrey Kim ’92 – October 13, 2020 Brother of Eugene Kim ’94

Paul A. Sharpe ’80 – June 24, 2021

William J. Lee ’60 – April 2021

Stacy H. Smeltzer – January 9, 2021 Mother of Nathan Smeltzer ’13

Rosario Leone – November 8, 2020 Father of Michael Leone ’84 Cheryl Looney – November 19, 2020 Mother of Elizabeth Looney ’05

Vickey White – October 31, 2020 Mother of Taylor White ’14

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