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VIEW FLINTRIDGE SACRED HEART ACADEMY
FROM THE TOP
A PEEK INSIDE Meet Our Talented Visual and Performing Arts Faculty | Page 13 Expanding the Mozilo Family Center for the Arts | Page 25 Be a Part of Flintridge Sacred Heart History | Page 26 A Special Tribute | Page 27 Our 2019 Distinguished Alumnae | Page 53 Where Are They Now? | Page 55
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Celebrating the Class of 2019
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A Lasting Legacy
Flintridge Sacred Heart Academy, a Catholic, Dominican, independent, college-preparatory, day and boarding school, educates young women for a life of faith, integrity, and truth.
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IN THIS ISSUE FEATURED STORIES A Message from Our President ....................... 1 Visual and Performing Arts ........................... 13 Vision for Veritas II Campaign ...................... 25
ON THE HILL
Which Class Had the Highest Flintridge Fund Participation?
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Glimpses ....................................................... 3 Tolog Traditions ............................................ 5 Athletics Highlights ....................................... 7 Class of 2019 ............................................... 29 Service at Flintridge Sacred Heart .............. 43
ALUMNAE NEWS 2019 Legacy Families ................................. 33 Alumnae Around the World ......................... 35 Why I Give................................................... 37 Message from the Alumnae Association President ................................ 39 Meet Your Alumnae Ambassadors ...............41 Alumnae Events on the Hill .........................45 Young Alumnae Reunion............................. 47 Alumnae Reunion Day.................................49 2019 Distinguished Alumnae....................... 53 Where are They Now?.................................55 Throwback Thursday .................................. 58 Class Notes ................................................ 59 In Memoriam .............................................. 63 64
A Spirited Trailblazer This issue of “View from the Top” highlights the 2018-19 academic year. The next issue released later this year will cover the 2019-20 year.
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A MESSAGE FR OM
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THE MOZILO FAMILY CENTER FOR THE ARTS TAKES YOUR BREATH AWAY, BUT I KNOW YOU WILL AGREE THAT THE TRUE BEAUTY OF THE SPACE IS THE YOUNG WOMEN WHO FILL IT WITH
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HEART AND SOUL, GRACE AND GRIT, WITH TALENT AND DETERMINATION.
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While COVID-19 forced Flintridge Sacred Heart’s community to physically distance, we have remained laser-focused on our calling to inspire our students every day to wonder, be curious, and seek truth with voraciousness and determination. As you might expect, our community has risen to the challenge of this time, continuing to learn, support, and serve each other. We look forward to celebrating the resilience and accomplishments of our students, faculty, staff, and alumnae in the next issue of “The View from the Top.” Despite the challengees of these times, Flintridge Sacred Heart has not lost sight of our long term goals. The school’s extraordinary vision is clearly articulated in the 2016-2020 Strategic Plan-- a plan which was designed to propel the school into the ever-changing educational landscape in new and exciting ways while maintaining our strong Catholic, Dominican traditions, values and heritage.
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We raised our profile as a leader in secondary girls’ education and we have strengthened our relationships with our diverse constituencies. At the same time, we created a plan to continue to enhance our unique hilltop setting, a signature asset, by modernizing our campus to create the optimal learning environment for our mission and programs. With an increasingly complex, competitive and technology-driven society, we imagined a 21st-century learning environment where all students could discover their passions, unlock their limitless potential to positively impact the world and develop the skills needed to thrive in a future where the only constant is change. This is true today, more than ever. In 2016, the first year of our Strategic Plan, we dedicated the Mozilo Family Center for the Arts, which was remodeled through a $9.6 million dollar campaign on budget and on time! The impact of the center has exceeded all our expectations-our students’ talents are being showcased at sell-out performances and the ceramics program has grown dramatically with students producing higher quality pieces. We are now in the homestretch of Vision for Veritas II, which will expand and complete the Mozilo Family Center for the Arts.
As we worked to achieve our vision, we asked God to guide us and to inspire our community to come together to provide our students and faculty with extraordinary spaces for teaching and learning. Our prayers have been answered. I invite you to join the forward looking and generous donors who have already given to this amazing effort. Our promise to you is that we will support the passions of our students, putting extraordinary resources at their disposal and challenging them to realize their full capacities in all realms of their lives. Together, we will help them grow and discover their unique path in the world. The Mozilo Family Center for the Arts takes your breath away, but I know you will agree that the true beauty of the space is the young women who fill it with heart and soul, grace and grit, with talent and determination.
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G LIMPSE S STUDENTS WIN ENTREPRENEURSHIP COMPETITION Katrina Manaloto ‘20 and Meghan Sullivan ‘20 were selected as Pitch Competition winners at the She Leads entrepreneurship makeathon hosted at the Snapchat headquarters. The two young women were paired with a mentor who organized a pitch meeting between their student and an investor for a seamless transition to launch their idea.
SPEECH AND DEBATE TEAM RISES TO TOP 20% OF SCHOOLS NATIONWIDE In 2019, Flintridge Sacred Heart’s speech and debate team made it into the National Speech & Debate Association’s 100 Club, which recognizes the top 20% of schools nationwide.
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FLINTRIDGE SACRED HEART AWARDED COMPUTER SCIENCE FEMALE DIVERSITY AWARD Flintridge Sacred Heart earned the first College Board AP Computer Science Female Diversity Award for achieving high female representation in AP Computer Science A. Out of more than 18,000 secondary schools worldwide that offer AP courses, Flintridge Sacred Heart is one of only 685 to accomplish this.
HONORS SCIENTIFIC RESEARCH STUDENTS AWARDED STEM GRANT
Honors Scientific Research students (aka SciSearch) were awarded four Archer STEM Research Grants, which is a STEM initiative sponsored by the Archer School for Girls on the west side. All of the students who submitted proposals received funding for their research projects.
RELIGION STUDENTS EXPLORE CLASS THEMES DURING DOWNTOWN EXCURSION TO HOMEBOY INDUSTRIES EXHIBIT Students in our freshmen religion classes travelled downtown to visit the Homeboy Industries exhibit at the Central Library, “Many were visiting a number of our destinations (if not all) for the first time. They gained a greater sense of the diversity that LA has to offer them!” said Ms. Jimenez.
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TO LO GS T R ADITI ON S
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SOCCER
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The soccer team advanced to the Division III semifinal after a 3-2 quarterfinal victory against South Torrance.
BASKETBALL Varsity basketball team beat Poly at the Polytechnic Varsity Basketball Invitational to win the championship game. This game was the team’s ninth win in a row for the season.
EQUESTRIAN Brianna Bronson ‘20 placed first at the Saddle Seat & Western School League of Greater Los Angeles’ horse show in October, 2018.
SOFTBALL Sister Celeste blesses the new softball field. The team went on to become league champions.
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SWIMMING & DIVING CIF finalist Emily Giesler won both the 200 IM and 100 BR, resetting both of her All City Meet records.
VOLLEYBALL Girls volleyball won the Division I Silver Bracket Invitational Tournament 5-2.
CROSS COUNTRY Lauren Nettles ’20 competed at the cross country CIF State Finals.
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VISUAL & PERFORMING ARTS We believe that the arts are a pathway to knowledge, curiosity, and empathy. Every day we reinforce, challenge, and extend artistic traditions while nurturing the creative habits of our young artists. Because the dream begins in the studio and on the stage, with passionate practice, we shape dreams into reality.
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CER AMICS & SCULPTURE
Abigail Lewis ‘20
HEATHER KENT CERAMICS & SCULPTURE INSTRUCTOR, DEPARTMENT CHAIR
Q. What do you see is the greatest impact that the Q. How do you see Veritas take shape in your arts can have on a student?
Through the arts, students are able to explore ways of communicating and thinking outside of an academic framework. They can make connections to human experiences across time, cultures, and backgrounds.
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Art has the ability to push students further in their exploration of ideas, challenging them to consider alternative perspectives and approaches.
Q. How is the teaching environment at Flintridge Sacred Heart different than other places you have taught or worked?
Teaching at Flintridge Sacred Heart I get to see girls discover things they are excited and curious about that were not at all on their radar. From a broader context, Flintridge Sacred Heart lifts up and celebrates the arts!
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“Tea Time” by Liliana “Lily” Labellarte ‘20
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D R AWIN G, PAI N T IN G AN D C O L L AGE
Janna De Vera ‘20
CHRISTINE ORIHUELA VISUAL ARTS INSTRUCTOR
Q. What do you see is the greatest impact that the arts can have on a student?
The arts teach students how to be creative thinkers and observers of the world, to explore unlikely solutions and see what others may overlook.
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Sacred Heart different than other places you have taught or worked?
Flintridge Sacred Heart offers young women the space to be their most authentic selves as they grow academically, emotionally and spiritually. The dedicated faculty, exceptional facilities, and supportive administration all work together to provide the best and most meaningful high school experience for our students.
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DA NC E C OM PANY
Dance Concert Root to Rise
JESSE RYAN DANCE INSTRUCTOR
Q. What do you see is the greatest impact that the Q. How do you see Veritas take shape in your arts can have on a student?
Arts teach empathy and connection. At this age, most students see dance as an opportunity for expression of some kind of mood, thought, feeling, or truth. Sometimes they can speak of it, but at other times it needs to be danced. Dance gives students a platform to express their inner lives, and to understand and relate to each other when they share it.
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I encourage the dance students to create art with authenticity. While dancing together we find ways to connect on stage, whether that be through eye contact, breathing together, or partnering. While creating movement we seek processes that develop original content, or connect us to universal feelings or moods.
Q. How is the teaching environment at Flintridge Sacred Heart different than other places you have taught or worked?
The dance world can tend to be very competitive, but the environment at Flintridge Sacred Heart is supportive and team-oriented. The students look to find ways to build each other up, and the energy in the room is sometimes so positive that it is palpable.
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THE ATR E
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JANE MCENEANEY THEATRE INSTRUCTOR do you see Veritas take shape in your Q. What do you see is the greatest impact that the Q. How classes? arts can have on a student?
The greatest impact that theatre can have is to build empathy and community. To portray a role, to walk in the shoes of a character very different from oneself, is to know empathy. Students who have studied theatre are significantly more likely to lend a hand and significantly less likely to judge others.
Our theatre program centers on the concept of Ubuntu, a South African philosophy that translates to “I am because we are.” In essence, my humanity is bound up in yours. Together, we find our strength. I believe the concept of Veritas is at the heart of Ubuntu, for a community is nothing without truth. In theatre, we don’t pretend. All good acting starts with Veritas.
Q. How is the teaching environment at Flintridge Sacred Heart different than other places you have taught or worked?
Flintridge Sacred Heart is a more traditional, academic environment than previous schools where I have taught. The traditions of their faith and their school create bonds between the girls, bonds forged with strength and vision. I have girls playing leading roles who dream of traveling in space, becoming engineers, solving environmental issues.
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C HAMBER SINGE R S & P L AYE R S
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DR. MICHAEL GREGO VOCAL AND INSTRUMENTAL INSTRUCTOR
Q. What do you see is the greatest impact that the Q. How do you see Veritas take shape in your arts can have on a student?
The arts are a part of who we are as human beings. Everyone experiences the arts in different ways and at different levels, but art is a part of everyone’s real world. Studying the arts helps us to grow to be more fully human, and to understand who we are as people and as individuals and a society.
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I try to keep Veritas alive in the classroom by setting an example– by being honest and showing integrity and respect to the students in everything we do.
Q. How is the teaching environment at Flintridge Sacred Heart different than other places you have taught or worked?
Flintridge Sacred Heart has an amazing faculty, dedicated to teaching in an extraordinary way and the students are open and willing to learn and grow with a refreshing enthusiasm and dedication not seen at other institutions.
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Rooted in values. Inspired by innovation.
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Rooted in values. Inspired by innovation. THE MOZILO FAMILY CENTER FOR THE ARTS
Over the course of the last two decades we have been modernizing our 60-year old facilities to provide students with the optimal 21st-century learning environment. The first three phases of the Master Plan–the Student Activities Center (SAC), the Arts Center remodel and six renovated high school classrooms–have had a profound and transformational impact on our programs and stand as proof that where we learn significantly influences how we learn. We are now in the homestretch of our $7.4 million Vision for Veritas II campaign. We successfully completed Phase I of the Arts Center remodel in 2016. The expansion phase will unite the arts classrooms currently dispersed throughout the campus under one roof and includes:
SOUTH SIDE OF BUILDING LOCATION OF 2D AND 3D ART CLASSROOMS
NORTH SIDE OF BUILDING • New dance studio • New music/choral classroom • New theatre classroom • New stagecraft room
March 2020 – Foundation complete and walls raised
SOUTH SIDE OF BUILDING • New 2D art classroom • New and expanded 3D art classroom
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BE PA R T O F F L I N T R I DGE S ACRE D HE A RT H I STO RY Flintridge Sacred Heart is in the homestretch of our Vision for Veritas II Campaign to fund the expansion of the Mozilo Family Center for the Arts. To successfully complete the campaign, we are offering all members of the community an opportunity to purchase pavers to be prominently placed in the veranda of the Mozilo Family Center for the Arts. For more information, contact Carmella Grahn at cgrahn@fsha.org or 626-685-8550.
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Veritas Walkway At the request of a leadership donor, The O’Brien Family Foundation, the veranda of the Mozilo Family Center for the Arts is being named in honor of Sister Carolyn McCormack for her devotion to Flintridge Sacred Heart.
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Single Name Listing Have your name listed among fellow Flintridge Sacred Heart community members on a section of the veranda.
4” x 8” Paver $2,000 per paver
12” x 12” Paver $10,000 per paver
$500 per name 8” x 8” Paver $5,000 per paver
16” x 16” Paver with a donation of $25,000-$49,999
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A SPECIAL TRIBUTE A TRULY GE N ER O US HE AR T P hy l l i s Grace Ard es e M oz il o | 19 40- 201 7 At the 2019 Gala, we celebrated the extraordinary legacy of Phyllis Grace Ardese Mozilo at Flintridge Sacred Heart. For over four decades Phyllis dedicated her time, talent and treasure to strengthen the mission of the school and to support the educational experiences of our students. This commitment to reach out and enrich the lives of others is at the heart of her powerful legacy as a wife, mother, grandmother, friend, generous volunteer and donor. Phyllis was a philanthropist in every sense of the word. She gave from her heart; she wanted to make a difference. Phyllis and Angelo’s gifts to the school were and continue to be transformational.
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Sister Carolyn, O.P. presents gift to Mozilo Family
To recognize and celebrate the generosity of their $3,000,000 gift, Flintridge Sacred Heart was honored to name the Arts Center the Mozilo Family Center for the Arts and the Mozilo Family Theatre. Additionally, the Mozilo family established the Phyllis and Angelo Mozilo Foundation Scholarship Fund to provide assistance to young women who demonstrate significant need and have funded the Mozilo Family Scisearch Lab.
Director of Advancement Carmella Grahn with Sister Carolyn, O.P.
THAN K YOU TO O U R GE NE RO U S DO NO R S LEGACY • $1,000,000 + Mozilo Family Foundation
VISIONARY • $500,000 +
SUPPORTER • $5,000 + Lia and Michael Carter Marion and Robert Edwards
Vera and Antoine Souma
FRIEND • Up to $4,999
Janice Bini and Dean Scarborough
LUMINARY • $250,000 + Dominican Sisters of Mission San Jose
Janet Curci ‘58 Terri and Eric Mozilo
LEADER • $100,000 + Heather and Kevin Ehrhart, Jr. Christy Mozilo Larsen ‘84 and Michael Larsen Darla Vessadini Longo ‘78 and Sam Longo, Jr. Anonymous
Estate of Joann McGarty ‘47 Gloria and Dennis O’Brien Lynda Powers Steere ‘55 and William Steere, Jr. Colleen and Luke Welsh
INNOVATOR • $50,000 + Moya and Peter Collins Mary Lisa Smith Freer ‘87 and Bradford Freer Jeanne Ward Foundation
Barbara Marshall Myrna and David McLane Barbara Vessadini Perrier ‘85
INVESTOR • $25,000 + Julieta and Jeffrey Bennett Sarah Sima McCann ‘96 and Shawn McCann Andi and Dave Mysza Juli Goodwin Roginson ‘87 and Robert Roginson
Patricia Traviss ‘49 Jennifer and John Webster William T. and Susana D. Huston Family Foundation
Scott Albright Irma and Nick Amirian Savonia and Anthony Angelica Danielle Asmar and Imad Asmar Annie and Gary Barseghian Lauren and Kevin Bender Michelle Urioste Betance ‘87 and Michael Betance Sister Celeste Botello, O.P. Keri and Michael S. Botello Marian and Timothy Botello Margo and Dan Bruich Helen and Christopher Condit Pat Copping Rachelle Cunanan-Cao and Hien Cao Brigitta Carlsson Amber Gerhardt-Serrano and Luis Serrano Denise and Leonard Gomez Breeana Koemans Gumpert ‘12 and Nicholas Gumpert Annette and Dale Hanks Joan and Robert Harper Loretta Hawkins Ann and Robert Holmquist Heidi and Scott Hood Elizabeth and John Hrovat Suzannah and Luke de Kansky Caroline Edwards Kraft ‘06 Taina and Christopher Leon Karen and Carl Li
PATRON • $10,000 + Constanza Iriarte and David Bronson Dan Murphy Foundation Carmella France Sabrina and Fadi Rassam Michele Vessadini ‘73 and John Sciarra
The Georgina-Fredrick Childrens Foundation Siu Wai Cheung and Tan Wong Andrea and Walter Yoka Tina and Peter Zarifes
Christy and Daniel Limon Dorothea and Sam Longo Ivonne and Austin Low Aggie and Martin Malolepszy Armineh and Carlo Manookian Frances and Robert Marick Katheryn and Tom McCarthy Sister Carolyn McCormack, O.P. Mary Brendan and Conner McCracken Myrna and David McLane Melissa and David Mertens Ester and Gregory Moran Julie and Bill Miller Maeleine Mira and Richard Navarro Anne and Con Nolan Rose and David Park Elizabeth and Janah Risha Tracey and Don Romine Loretta and Robert H. Smith Meghan Friese Stimmler ‘92 Kit and Robert Sullivan Jennifer Danyluk Tahmoush ‘96 Sissy and Ben Timmerman Lynde Tomori Trussell Jennifer and John Webster Shannon and Justin Whalin Kristine Kulper Winnek ‘87 Tina and Brian Yates Tina and Peter Zarifes Theresa and Edward Zix
AS OF MAY, 31 2020
Goal
$7,400,000
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$6,600,700
Left to Raise
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WELCOME TO THE NEWEST MEMBERS OF THE ALUMNAE ASSOCIATION!
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CL ASS OF 2019 MATRICUL ATION Boise State University Boston College Boston University (3) Brandeis University California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo (2) California State University, Fullerton California State University, Long Beach Chapman University (2) Colgate University DePaul University Gonzaga University Grinnell College La Sierra University Loyola Marymount University (2) Loyola University Chicago Loyola University New Orleans (2) Marquette University New York University (3) Northeastern University Pasadena City College Pepperdine University Purdue University Regis University Santa Clara University (3) Santa Monica College School of the Art Institute of Chicago Seattle University (2) Smith College St. Edward’s University Texas Christian University (3) The Catholic University of America The University of Arizona (2) The University of Oklahoma The University of Texas, Austin Tufts University Tulane University University of California, Berkeley (3) University of California, Davis (3) University of California, Irvine University of California, Los Angeles (3) University of California, Riverside (2) University of California, San Diego University of California, Santa Barbara (2) University of California, Santa Cruz University of Colorado at Boulder (2) University of Oregon University of Portland (2) University of San Diego (3) University of San Francisco (2) University of Southern California (5) University of Washington Villanova University (2) Wake Forest University Washington University in St. Louis
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Salutatorian Grace Lawlor’19
Sister Celeste Botello, O.P. and Sister Carolyn McCormack, O.P. with graduation speaker Sr. Teresa Maya ‘85, CCVI, Sister of Charity of the Incarnate Word
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CL ASS OF 2019
L EGACY FA M IL I ES
Colleen Carley ‘00 Cierra Thompson ‘19
Mary Lambert Lund ‘82 Megan Lund ‘19
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Annette Ricchiazzi ‘90 Ella Blain ‘19
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Anna Lund Clapp ‘87 Colleen Clapp ‘19
Maria Viola Finnegan ‘82 Caroline Finnegan ‘19
Sandra Shaw Miranti ‘86 Stephanie Miranti ‘19
Erin Nolan Olmsted ‘87 Emilie Olmsted ‘19
Michele Friese Stephens ‘83 Hannah Stephens ‘19
Michelle Taormina ‘91 Charlotte Taormina ‘19
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TH E SCHOOL SU P P ORT E D ME T HE N AND IS SU P P ORT ING ME NOW, T H AT ’ S WHY I GIVE .
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M Y DAUGH T E R , W H O I S A S O P H O M O RE AT FLINTRIDGE SACRED H E A RT, IS A T H I RD G E NE R AT I ON TO LO G. I WANT TO E NSU R E T H AT S H E , A LO N G W I T H G E NE R AT I O N S TO COME, H AVE THE SAME
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WOND E R F U L E XP E R I E N C E S A ND OPPORTUNITIES I H AD A L M OST T H RE E DE CA DE S AGO. ~ Mega n S he e d y H u bb s ‘9 2
WHERE DOES FLINTRIDGE SACRED HEART STAND? Local Private School Annual Fund Alumnae Giving Participation 2018-19
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Westridge School for Girls
Alverno Heights Academy
Mayfield Senior School
The Flintridge Fund is an annual community-wide fundraiser supported by current and past parents, grandparents and alumnae. This year, 100% of the Board of Directors, Alumnae Board as well as faculty and staff have participated in the Flintridge Fund. We strive to grow alumnae participation comparable to our peer schools. When you were a student at Flintridge Sacred Heart, your education was supported by the alumnae community; we’re asking you to do the same for current and future Tologs.
PAY IT FORWARD BY MAKING A GIFT TODAY AT FSHA.ORG/GIVE!
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A MESSAGE FROM T H E PRES ID EN T OF T H E A L U MN A E AS S O C I AT I O N
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DE A R F E LLOW A L U M N AE & F L I N T RI D G E SAC R ED HE A R T C OMMUNI TY, I cannot believe how much the world has changed since I addressed you last! I am always in awe as the Hill continues to evolve and grow, the heart of our community remains whole and forever embracing the changes that support the continued growth of our beloved school. As the world and our community are affected by the unprecedented COVID-19 pandemic, I have been touched and filled with gratitude as I watch our community come together to support one another. Truly the mission of Flintridge Sacred Heart is alive and well on the Hill!
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TRUTH, WHO ARE THE FOUNDATION OF OUR ALUMNAE ASSOCIATION.
As we begin to look forward, our hope for the next year is to continue to connect with YOU, our fearless women who are living lives of faith, integrity, and truth, who are the foundation of our Alumnae Association. We hope you remain connected to the Hill, whether it is becoming an Alumnae Ambassador, reaching out to an old classmate, or attending one of our events! We also hope that we can count on your support as the families of current students face the unbelievable challenge of our time, and the faculty work tirelessly to ensure that the mission of Flintridge Sacred Heart continues. Without the past support from alumnae, parents of alumnae, grandparents and friends, the school would not have been so equipped to shift into distance learning, enabling current students to thrive. I encourage you to consider giving to the Flintridge Fund, not only to aid the school during this trying time, but as a show of support to the mission and as a sign of gratitude to those who gave when you were a student. If you or your families are in need of assistance in any way, or would like to become more involved, please contact me at lauren.hernandez.22@gmail.com or Breeana Koemans Gumpert ‘12 at bkoemans@fsha.org. I look forward to meeting many of you and hearing your stories. Best,
Lauren Hernandez ‘05 Alumnae Association President
2018-2019 ALUMNAE ASSOCIATION BOARD PRESIDENT Lauren Hernandez ‘05 VICE PRESIDENT Melissa Majich Keeslar ‘02 PAST PRESIDENT Molly Weber Girardi ‘00
ALUMNAE ENGAGEMENT Lisa Bobadilla Diaz ‘97, Co-Chair Kristina Arias Palmieri ‘97, Co-Chair STUDENT ENGAGEMENT Gina Romano Cockriel ‘97, Co-Chair Candace Toogood ‘10, Co-Chair MARKETING AND DEVELOPMENT Jenna Gulick ‘13, Chair
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ALUMNAE AMBASSADOR S
Paula Capriccio Orlandini 1971
Marianne Nichols Mandel 1979
Mary Pat Widmann James 1979
Maria Viola Finnegan 1982
Camille Barbaro Spina 1987
Trish Sarbaum 1987
Lisa Munoz Bruchey 1989
Annette Ricchiazzi 1990
Kristen Geraci Anderson 1990
Jennifer Ricchiazzi Richards 1992
Domenica Piumetti 1995
Allyssa Arizmendi VanHooser 1997
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BECOME AN ALUMNAE AMBASSADOR As an Alumnae Ambassador you have the opportunity to be a leader and voice for the broader Alumnae Association community by being an informed advocate on the current happenings at the school and educating your alumnae network. For more information and to sign up, visit fsha.org/ambassador.
Amy Onderdonk 2000
Megan Simpson 2000
Kelly LaRussa Kepner 2001
Natalee Harrison Ray 2002
Clancy Simon 2002
Alessia Cicconi 2008
Christine Westhoff 2009
Lauren Loadvine 2012
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Amanda Perez 2014
Anastasia McGregor 2014
Kayla Grahn 2015
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SER VING O THE R S E XPANDING S ERVI C E O P P ORT UN I TIE S AT F L INT RIDG E S ACR E D H E ART
Feminists in Action club make hygiene kits for girls in developing countries
In 2018, Flintridge Sacred Heart developed a co-curricular service program that integrates service into nearly every aspect of the school’s programming. The goal is to combine collaborative, practical and authentic institutional service opportunities for our students. This structure results in a more powerful impact for all those who participate and stresses the importance of relationship building and partnering with those we serve. The adult community is also committed to “walking the talk” and participates in an annual staff day of service within the local community along with students who participate in their own service day. Employees return to campus to reflect on their experience, as did the students.
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Alumnae and their families are also continuing their commitment to serving others through annual Alumnae Service Days in the winter and summer, which began in December of 2018. As a part of these events, alumnae support local charities such as the LA Food Bank and the Adopt-A-Family program which helps to provide Christmas gifts to 500 struggling families with children from the Skid Row area of Los Angeles. Participation in these school-wide service opportunities not only enhances the spiritual growth of our entire community but also reinforces the mission of Flintridge Sacred Heart where we seek truth and serve others.
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Isabella de Cardenas ‘14 and Marlene de Cardenas at Cathedral of Our Lady of Angels for Alumnae Service Day
Alumnae Service Day: Kayla Grahn ‘15, Breeana Koemans Gumpert ‘12, Nicholas Gumpert, Lauren Hernandez ‘05, Christine Hernandez, Kathy Garza, Marianne Nichols Mandel ‘79
Faculty and Staff Service Day
Flintridge Sacred Heart students maintaining the Rubio Canyon trail
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COMING HOME 2018-19 ALUMN A E E VE N TS O N T H E H I L L
Career Day: Melissa Majich Keeslar ‘02, Natalie Ramirez ‘01, Emily Earhart ‘02
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Glaze and Rosé: Krista Pansini ‘02, Sarah Sima McCann ‘02, Natalee Harrison Ray ‘02, Clancy Simon ‘02
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Alumnae Family Mass: Ruben Hechanova, Victoria Madera Hechanova ‘97, Rebecca Madera Newton ‘96, Anna Newton, Adeline Newton, Abigail Newton
Yoga on the Hill: Venezia Mojarro ‘95, Christina Byun ‘96, Christina De la Torre ‘96, Kristina Arias Palmieri ‘97, Victoria Cepeida-Mojarro ‘00, Lauren Hernandez ‘05, Domenica Piumetti ‘95, Marilyn Foley Bednar ‘83, Lisa Bobadilla Diaz ‘97, Michele Friese Stephens ‘83, Erica Lovano McCann ‘01, Giuliana McCann, Andi Lovano ‘04, Rebecca Lovano ‘08, Nina Impala ‘78, Regina Esteras ‘78
Sugene Kim Assembly: Sister Celeste Botello, O.P., Rosemary Johnston, Emily Earhart ’02, Breeana Koemans Gumpert ’12, Sister Carolyn McCormack, O.P., Abby Davitt ’12
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TOLOG S TOAST THE SE ASON YO U NG ALUMNA E R EUN I O N
Our young alumnae from the classes of 2009 to 2018 gathered at Checker Hall in Highland Park to reconnect and celebrate the Christmas season. The spirit of sisterhood filled the room as the attendees reunited with friends, faculty and Sisters. We are always filled with joy to see all of the bright, happy faces of our young alumnae.
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RECONNECTING WITH RECENT GRADUATES AT THE YOUNG ALUMNAE REUNION ALWAYS BRINGS ME MUCH JOY! MOST OF ALL, I LOVE HEARING THEM REFLECT ON THEIR TIME AT FLINTRIDGE SACRED HEART AND HOW
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~S i ster Celeste B ote llo, O.P.
Dana Robie ‘09 with Sister Celeste Botello, O.P., Ty Buxman, Stephanie Contreras, Olympio D’Mello and Katy Sadler
Bonnie Ong ‘10 and Candace Toogood ‘10, with Sister Celeste Botello, O.P., Ty Buxman, Stephanie Contreras, Olympio D’Mello and Katy Sadler
Megha Chawla ‘11, Mishael Edu ‘11, Paulina Izzo ‘11, Stephanie Ramsden ‘11, Stephanie Ronay ‘11, with Sister Celeste Botello, O.P., Ty Buxman, Olympio D’Mello and Katy Sadler
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Joelle Albarian ‘12, Abby Davitt ‘12, Kyler Harvey’12, Breeana Koemans Gumpert ‘12, Katherine Rubschlager ‘12, Kelly Dow Sargent ‘12, Drew Washington ‘12, with Sister Celeste Botello, O.P., Stephanie Contreras and Olympio D’Mello
Jenna Gulick ‘13, Victoria McGregor ‘13, Miranda Saldivar ‘13, Athena Williams ‘13, with Olympio D’Mello and Sister Celeste Botello, O.P.
Daniella Argueta ‘14, Daisy Beckner ‘14, Sierra deSousa ‘14, Anastasia McGregor ‘14, Amanda Perez ‘14, Heather Sonner ‘14, with Sister Celeste Botello, O.P. and Olympio D’Mello
Kayla Grahn ‘15 and Sarah Vega ‘15, with Sister Celeste Botello, O.P. and Carmella Grahn
Danielle Fradet ‘16, Kelly Fradet ‘16, Lacie Fradet ‘16, Vanessa Ocon ‘16, Crystal Toogood ‘16, Ruby Wellen ‘16, with Sister Celeste Botello, O.P., Ty Buxman, Olympio D’Mello and Katy Sadler
Nia Harris ‘17, Sarah Peterson ‘17, Athena Tonarely ‘17, with Sister Celeste Botello, O.P.
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ALUMNAE REUNION DAY 2019 At Alumnae Reunion Day we welcomed over 100 alumnae, with graduation years ranging from 1949 to 2009. Alumnae toured the campus to see how it has evolved since they were students, and took a walk down memory lane by viewing artifacts from their school days. It was such a blessing to have so many happy reunions with fellow classmates and past faculty. We were especially honored to have Ann Crosby Carpenter ’49, who celebrated her 70th reunion, as well as alumnae from the Class of 1969 (our 50-year golden diploma recipients) and the years ending in 4 and 9.
Cathleen “Kit” Rodden ‘84, Christy Mozilo Larson ‘84, Karen Kubani ’84 greeted by Sister Celeste Botello, O.P.
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2019 Hawaii Raffle Winner MariPat Widmann James ‘79 with Ella Blain ’19 and Sister Carolyn McCormack, O.P.
50 Caratan “Ina” Baskin ‘50, Nancy Cox Crow ‘50 take a walk down memory lane
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1949: Ann Crosby Carpenter ‘49 celebrating her 70th reunion with her son.
1969: Alumnae celebrating their 50th (golden diploma) reunion: Mayling Quant Bravo ‘69, Elilia Desieree Casaus ‘69, Bonnie Drumwright ‘69, Margaret Ainsworth Evans ‘69, Deborah Kraus Fitzgerald ‘69, Rosy Espinoza Horwath ‘69, Aida Joffroy ‘69, Marie Hadley Karay ‘69, Marie McConcille Kernan ‘69, Karen Perry Martinez ‘69, Diane Krause Spriesterbach ‘69
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1979: Alumnae Reunion Day Competetion Winners for Highest Class Participation in the 2018-19 Flintridge Fund: Jeannine Gutierrez Chomyn ‘79, Kelly Cobery ‘79, Orsolina Massimino Garcia ‘79, Barbara Howard ‘79, Catherine Lonergan ‘79, Mary Pat Widdmann James ‘79, Suzie Tin Kallenberger ‘79, Kathleen Odell Marshall ‘79, Martha Baca Samaniego ‘79, Teresa Faccini Vincent ‘79, Lisa Yates ‘79
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1959: Alumnae celebrating their 60th reunion: Franchesca Ortez Adams ‘59, Sister Katherine Jean Cowan, O.P. ‘59, Cari Curtis ‘59, Carolyn Repovich Varian ‘59
1974: Maureen Cabeen Burns ’74
1984: Kim Avila ’84,Christy Mozilo Larsen ’84, Cathleen “Kit” Rodden ’84, Ann Sigoloff ’84, Heidi Nolan Thomas ’84, Carolyn Canning White ’84, Karen Kubani ’84, Kristin Young Godby ’84, Marianne Marsh Williams ’84
1994: Highest Class Participation in the 2018-19 Flintridge Fund: Leslie Artiles ‘94, Rosimel Casado de Domenico ‘94,Marida Guerra ‘94 Marissa Bosworth Guerra ‘94,Bridgette Tschinkel Klaus ‘94, Kristina Bonnabel Kunz ‘94, Katie Marquardt ‘94, Dawn Miralle ‘94, Shannon Morzov ‘94, Ginna Schimmoller ‘94 Shelly Wenker Schroth ‘94, Yvonne Patino Ronquillo ‘94, Sonia Mariniello Roselli ‘94, Irena Valentin ‘94, Lara Kartalian Yadegarian ‘94
2004: Dr. Joanne Diaz So ‘04, Jennifer Fennessy ‘04, Elizabeth Freeman ‘04, Andi Lovano ‘04, Jaclyn Jimenez ‘04
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Current and Past Faculty: Sister Celeste Botello, O.P., Stephanie Contreras, Betsy Sauer, Pam Santelman, Suzanne Duff, Sister Katherine Jean Cowan, O.P.
1999: Jennifer Dean ‘99 and Marie Kuhlen ‘99
2009: Krystal Krissy Garcia ’09, Christina Martin ‘09, Jillianne So Planeta ‘09, Marissa Provenzano ’09, Christine Westhoff ‘09, Alex Marquez Pace ‘09
Advancement Team: Carmella Grahn, Breeana Koemans Gumpert ’12, Brigitta Carlsson, Lynde Tomori Trussell
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2019 DISTINGUISHED ALUMNAE Flintridge Sacred Heart recognizes distinguished alumnae for outstanding achievements in their adult lives. Our alumnae are fortunate to be among a community filled with strong leaders and innovative minds that have positively impacted the world.
ALUMNAE PROFESSIONAL ACHIEVEMENT AWARD
CATHLEEN “KIT” RODDEN ’84 BR EAKING BARRIE RS AND BE AT ING THE ODDS Kit Rodden’s extraordinary professional accomplishments bring distinction to her alma mater. She is a visionary and entrepreneur who is a leader in a field dominated by men. She is as comfortable in the boardroom as she is in the laboratory problem solving with her team about a new electric or hybrid vehicle project. She is a role model for our students who we encourage to have big ideas, to take risks and accept new challenges. Kit is the President, CEO and Founder of Battery M.D., Inc. which owns and operates a state-of-the-art battery laboratory and battery remanufacturing facility for electric and hybrid vehicle batteries in Sacramento. Kit founded the company in 1992, seven years before the revolutionary Toyota Prius was introduced. Now with over 25 years of EV/HEV design and advanced battery testing experience, she is a leader in her field. She has designed and built over 24 EV/HEVs and is a past President of the Electric Vehicle Association of Southern California. Her company has worked with auto industry giants, including Chrysler, Ford, General Motors, Toyota, Mercedes Benz, Opel, Hyundai and Kia. After graduating from Flintridge Sacred Heart in 1984, Kit earned a BS in Mechanical Engineering from California State University, Los Angeles where she was a four-time California State Billiards Champion.
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SHANNON MORZOV ’94 BEHIND THE SCENES GIVING HER TIME, TA LENT AND TREASURE Shannon Morzov epitomizes one of the four Dominican Pillars—service. Shannon has distinguished herself as one of Flintridge Sacred Heart’s staunchest alumnae supporters, contributing her time and talent to help the school tell its story through film and video. She embodies the Tolog spirit of giving back to a place that had such a positive impact on her life. After graduating from Flintridge Sacred Heart, Shannon attended University of California, Berkeley and earned a BA in English and french literature. While at Cal she made the Eisner Award winning documentary “No Trespassing: Sovereignty at Risk” about “Native American” sovereignty issues in California. She went on in her professional career to produce content for the marketing and publicity campaigns for scores of titles including: “The Hunger Games franchise,” “San Andreas,” “Tim Burton’s Alice in Wonderland,” “The Book Thief,” and “Life of Pi.” Currently, she is consulting with Netflix while pursuing her own projects.
ALUMNAE HALL OF FAME INDUCTEE
ALEXANDRA MARQUEZ PACE ‘09 TWO-TIME ALL AMERICAN SWIMMER This year’s Hall of Fame inductee, Alex Marquez, has acheived many Mission League records and was a vital part of our swim program for all four years that she was here at Flintridge Sacred Heart. During her years on our swim team, she demonstrated commitment and dedication to her sport and was very much a team player. She and her teammates compiled numerous All American records, Mission League records and school records. In her years here, we were Mission League Champions in 2007 and 2008 and in 2007 and 2008 we were CIF DIV 2 Runner-up and 3rd place. Alex was captain for two years and selected Most Improved Swimmer in 2007, Coach’s Award in 2008 and in 2009 Most Valuable Player. Alex went on to swim for UC Santa Cruz and graduated in 2013 with a psychology degree. She attended California State University, East Bay for her teaching credential and masters in education. She is currently teaching fourth grade at Cienega Elementary in the Los Angeles Unified School District.
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WHERE ARE THEY NOW? PAST FACULTY OF F L I N T R I DGE S ACRED HEART
JAMES THOMAS BAILEY THEATRE & COMEDYSPORTZ | 1989-2011
Q. What does life look like for you today? I am still Artistic Director for ComedySportz in Los Angeles, which is the longest-running show in the city’s history (32 years)! The Flintridge Sacred Heart High School League team is 31! I also still teach in a Catholic school— I’m the Director of Theatre Arts and Chair of the Visual and Performing Arts Department at Justin-Siena HS in Napa. Yes, I commute!
Q. What is one of your favorite memories from teaching at Flintridge Sacred Heart? I loved doing the productions with the girls and spending time with the Sisters. I also loved the beauty of Flintridge Sacred Heart. I used to climb the stairs on the steeple of the auditorium at around 5 pm, just to watch the sun setting in the valley along the 210.
Q. Which Flintridge Sacred Heart traditions were your favorite? I will never get the song out of my head “Hail Flintridge, Hail”—especially the squeal everyone made when they sang “With loyal voices!” I also loved the graduation ceremony.
Q. Favorite book to recommend that you’ve read recently?
your favorite? “The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-Time” by Mark Haddon
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MARIO PARIANTE RELIGION & HISTORY | 2000-2014
Q. What does life look like for you today? I am doing lots of cooking, entertaining, reading and traveling. Retired life is great and I’m thrilled to have the time to connect with so many people every day. I’m also working on becoming fluent in my sixth language– Mandarin.
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We used to kid Katy Sadler about constantly going on the PA and interrupting our classes -- with what seemed like frivolous announcements -- often multiple times a day! So when she had a special retirement ceremony in the gym with all the students, I snuck upstairs and went on the PA to interrupt her ceremony! It was hilarious and had everyone laughing! Also, when I retired, Sister Celeste asked me to give some homiletic reflections at the closing Mass for the academic year. I was deeply honored to be able to address the entire faculty, staff and student body, in the context of our shared faith, about my journey at Flintridge Sacred Heart and the life lessons we can all draw from it.
Q. Which Flintridge Sacred Heart traditions were your favorite? My favorite Flintridge Sacred Heart tradition is unquestionably the graduation ceremony -- initially on the Senior Lawn, and then moved to Crane Field. While it is very rare to experience a high school graduation that is classy, beautiful, orderly and aesthetic. It is exceptionally rare to experience it at California schools, where pranks abound! So experiencing such an elegant and beautifully aesthetic ceremony to cap the year and the career of the seniors is a very special school tradition.
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BETSY SAUER PHYSICAL EDUCATION & HEALTH | 1996-2014
Q. What does life look like for you today? After retiring from Flintridge Sacred Heart, my husband and I moved up to Lake Arrowhead. After living there for 6 years, we decided to move to Indian Wells to experience desert living. We have been having a great time taking advantage of all that the Palm Springs area has to offer. From the arts, entertainment, and sports to lots of great restaurants, we’ve been busy. W I recently became a volunteer at The Living Desert Zoo, which is an amazing place. There’s a lot to learn, so in a sense I’m back at school. I’m hoping to be working in the new Australian Adventures section or possibly with the giraffes.
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Along with traveling, visiting our girls and their families and catching up with friends, life is good.
Q. What is one of your favorite memories from teaching at Flintridge Sacred Heart? It’s too hard to select just a few favorite memories, given how long I was at Flintridge Sacred Heart. Some, but not all, seeing my four daughters graduate from Flintridge Sacred Heart, coaching the cross country teams with Nish, the swim teams I coached, endless enjoyable antics of my PE and health classes, and the forever friends I worked with up on the Hill. I also treasure being a part of the athletic department, seeing our sports program expand and our athletes thrive up on the Hill and beyond. The list could definitely go on, for I count myself so fortunate and blessed to have been a part of Flintridge Sacred Heart, which will always hold a special place in my heart.
Q. Which Flintridge Sacred Heart traditions were your favorite? The traditions that were the most special to me, especially as a parent, were the Father-Daughter Dance, Mother-Daughter Luncheon and the events that are part of graduation. Our graduation traditions are such a wonderful and fitting culmination in preparing the girls for their next journey.
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e Sacred Heart traditions were your favorite? One of the main benefits of being retired is having more time to read. There have been so many books, fiction and nonfiction, that it would be hard to pinpoint just one. I have been in a WWII mode, trying to make a dent, and thoroughly enjoying myself.
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CL ASS NOTES 1952 Diane DiConti I have had Parkinsons now for quite a while. I was diagnosed with it in 2010, but it happens to be a mild form so I have had just a few symptoms until recently. My husband and caregiver Andrew has been a wonderful help through the years. In fact, we planned an around the world cruise starting in January on the Queen Mary 2.
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Gloria Diane Dembling For the past several years I’ve been a caretaker for my husband, which leaves me little time. As a result, my art endeavors have been limited. Our son has five children, ages 5-18; the two older girls stay with their grandfather to give me a needed break.
Karen H McAlhaney My husband and I just celebrated our 35th wedding anniversary, and the 5th birthday of our granddaughter, Tatum. We also welcomed our second granddaughter, Hollis, in February. Our youngest son, Shane, just graduated from officer training as a 2nd Lieutenant in Montgomery, Alabama. He has been in the Air Force for 10 years, and has been on 3 deployments in Afghanistan and Iraq. I am still living in South Carolina, and loving being a ‘housewife’ again!
Katie Marquardt I am currently living in Oceanside where I bought a condo. I am still performing and singing in theatre and various other arenas. I just started a job with a corporate construction company in San Diego, where we are currently on a 5-7 year project widening the I-5 in Del Mar and doing HOV lanes and refurbishing the San Elijo lagoons. I am also a proud Auntie of 3 littles, 3 1/2, 15 mos and 8 mos and loving every minute.
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Mary Ann Hynes Gomez I have lived for the last 57 years in Bogota, Colombia with my husband Federico Gomez-Rivas. We have three children and five wonderful grandchildren. We do a lot of traveling and live part of the time in Venice, Florida.
Loretta O’Brien Taking care of my grandsons Jason (12) and Michael (9). Still teaching in Douglas County School District in Colorado. Also work part-time at Amazon with their robots (fun!) I’ll be celebrating 36 years of marriage with my husband Perry this coming year. Hoping to come back and visit Flintridge Sacred Heart some day.
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1963 Cecilia Morales Wedel I’ve been traveling to South America and the US. Once in a while doing consulting work and taking computer lessons.
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1982 Debi Pontorero Rose After many years, I finally finished my teaching credential and am now a transitional kindergarten teacher for the Livermore School District and loving it! I have taught second grade faith formation at my church for the past 14 years as well as being on staff for our annual Vacation Bible School. My husband Dave and I have been married for 25 years (will be 26 this September). Our two children are doing well (college sophomore and high school senior).
1996 Andrea Hoover Currently I am an airline pilot for American Airlines. I fly the Boeing 737 out of Chicago O’Hare. I am married and have two boys, nine and seven and they keep me very busy.
1997 Ryan Poe-Gavlinski Hello from Wisconsin! My family and I moved here about a year ago for my husband’s new job, and I’m happy to report we love it! After an interesting and COLD winter, we are enjoying the summer months. I currently work for the University of Wisconsin Law School as a Clinical Director for our restraining order clinic. I get to work with wonderful law students daily and teach them how to be advocates all while providing direct legal services to victims of intimate partner violence. To say this is my dream job would be an understatement.
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Tracy Brewer Traver I am currently the Dean of Studies at St. Francis High School, embarking upon my 13th year and I love working with the students to help them with their academic endeavors! I am married to Scott Traver, a Golden Knight, who works at the Allen Lund Company and coaches football at St. Francis. We have a 13 year old daughter, Colleen, who is starting her 8th grade year at St. Bede and hopes to be a Tolog too, and a 7 year old son, James, who is starting 1st grade at St. Bede. We reside in Altadena.
1999 Megan Hankins-Maldonado Hey Everyone! We just welcomed our second child Amara Marie on June 2. Her brother Uriah is in love. I’m in my fourth year as the assistant women’s basketball coach at Humboldt State. We have made it to the NCAA Tournament two years in a row. It has been a wild ride so far and I hope everyone is doing well.
2002 Jen Friedman Garafolo I recently started a new job as a librarian at UCLA Law School, after more than 10 years working as a law librarian at O’Melveny and Myers in downtown LA. I love working on a college campus! I got married in October 2019 to a St. Francis guy, Bobby Garafolo (SF Class of 2001). My sister, Marissa Gonzalez ‘97 was my maid of honor. In attendance were Samantha Novitski, who came from Chicago; Arielle Ponce, who came from Colorado; and Kimberly Stewart. They are all Class of 2002 and we all remain dear friends since our high school days!
2003 Jackie Cre After eight years working as a reporter and living out of state in TX and CO, I got a job at NBC San Diego where I report and anchor. It’s a homecoming for my husband and I, as he was born and raised in San Diego. I graduated from University of California, San Diego and interned at the TV station where I am now an employee. My husband and I met in San Diego and we got married in February 2018 (1)
2004 Aurelia Aceves I recently got married in New York City. My husband’s name is Reilly Hogan and we married in a small ceremony with family and friends in Jefferson Market Garden in the West Village. Funny enough, Reilly and I both grew up in California (he’s from San Francisco) and met in NYC! (2)
2005 Mallory Abelhouzen Hello Tologs! When I graduated from Flintridge Sacred Heart in 2005, I moved to San Francisco to attend San Francisco State University. While at SFSU I discovered the broadcasting program called BECA (Broadcasting Electronic Communication Arts). After graduating in 2009 I started working as a Production Assistant with ABC-KGO. After 3 years with ABC-KGO I took on a PA position with Bloomberg TV. After 7 years with Bloomberg I am now the Stage Director for Bloomberg TVs Bloomberg Technology.
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Allison Hegan My husband, Alastair and I recently welcomed our first child, Benjamin Oliver Hegan. I am loving life as a new mom. After taking a few months off to adjust to motherhood, I went back to work as the Director of Foundation Giving at the local YMCA. When I’m not working (or trying to catch up on sleep!), I enjoy introducing Benjamin to all that beautiful Washington state has to offer. (3) Mia (Seidner) Liefeld ‘05 Last year I married my husband Pierce in Carlsbad. We live in Cambridge, Massachusetts, where I’m the Marketing and Content Director of DuVine Cycling + Adventure Co., a luxury bike travel company. (4)
2006 Analiese DiConti-Gibbs I am finishing up my year as Chief Resident in Internal Medicine at University Southern California in June 2019. Afterwards, my husband Jon and I will be making a move north to San Francisco as I was accepted into a one-year geriatrics fellowship at University California, San Fancisco. We are excited for the move, though our pug, Leia may have a rude awakening with the damp weather! We’d love to connect with any alumnae in the Bay Area while we’re up there!
2007 Madalyn Feld Currently an account manager at Verve Events where I work closely with clients to run ambassador programs for music festivals across the country. Love the Class of 2007 and miss my time on the Hill!
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Hilary (Rood) Watford ‘05, Catherine Tran ‘05, Mia (Seidner) Liefeld ‘05 Clarisa Valdez 05, Mikalina Celani ‘05, Caitlyn McLoughlin ‘04
Sara Franco I do public relations for hospitality groups, restaurants and food festivals and events all throughout Los Angeles. I write press releases and plan big events for chefs and restaurants. It is a constant busy day, but it is always changing, new and fun to learn about the culinary scene and everything happening in Los Angeles.
2012 Aleenna Escobedo I graduated from California State University, Fullerton in May 2018 with a Bachelor of Arts. in communications with a concentration in public relations and a minor in entrepreneurship. I am a member of Public Relations Society of America and the Los Angeles Chapter. I have had multiple internships where I have been able to use the skills and practices learned from my education through hands-on experiences working with clients. I helped increase awareness of a non-profit client’s organization and gained volunteers by reaching out to the community through a semester long PR campaign. (5) Jillian N Jacobs I graduated from University of Southern California with a Bachelor of Arts. in business administration and a masters in business tax accounting. Upon graduating I obtained my CPA license and worked in public accounting for a couple of years until moving into my career as a realtor. I have had my California real estate license for over six years. I love helping buyers and sellers find the perfect home in Pasadena and in the South Bay!
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Rowan Smith I am currently a Client Services Coordinator at North Los Angeles County Regional Center working in their Early Start division. It’s a fancy title that means I set up therapies for children who are developmentally or cognitively delayed when their insurance won’t cover the services. I am very grateful that I am able to say I love my job and am excited to come to work every morning.
2013 Elizabeth Rojas I have graduated with my Master of Science in Gerontology from the University of Southern California, Summa Cum Laude and a distinguished member of the Phi Kappa Phi Honor Society. I have also recently been featured on “The Today Show” sharing my thoughts on Alzheimer’s Disease prevention.
2014 Karin Gredvig I currently live in Chicago, Illinois and work as a Program Associate for the Midwest Energy Efficiency Alliance. I work to implement a commercial training program throughout the Midwest coupled with residential educational outreach. I also love working at my neighborhood farmers market every Sunday. I am happy to answer any questions about Chicago and/or working for an environmental nonprofit.
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2014 Amanda Perez Upon graduating from the University of Portland with degrees in political science and Spanish, I moved back home to sunny Southern California. Since then, I have been working as the Career Development Assistant at Loyola Law School in Downtown Los Angeles. This opportunity has truly been a blessing and I could not think of a better place to start out my career.
2016 Jamie Helberg This summer I am working at the National Science Foundation in Washington D.C. doing data analytics for the Biology Directorate. Shoutout to Mrs. Sarkarati for sparking my appreciation of biology! You continue to be a mentor to me as I enter my final year of undergrad.
2018 Gina Guan I now major in business administration combined with psychology, concentrated in supply chain management. Next semester I’ll be doing a co-op probably around Boston or New York. I’m still looking for a way to spread the knowledge of my senior research project about sexual assault.
For contact information of any of your classmates, please reach out to the alumnae office at alumnae@fsha.org.
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Juli Goodwin Roginson ‘87, Darla Vessadini Longo ‘75, Sarah Sima McCann ‘96, Christine Longo Navarro ‘82, Mary Lisa Smith Freer ‘87
Alumnae on Flintridge Sacred Heart’s Board of Directors
Junior Ring Ceremony
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M E MO RY The Flintridge Sacred Heart community remembers the following alumnae, family members and friends and asks you to keep their families in your thoughts and prayers.
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Mary Boerger Margaret Meldeen Carroll ‘42 Julia A. Craig Felipe Gutierrez Jeanne Jennett Carol Karm Frank Limon Lillian G. Lopez Anthony Nieto Sister Mara Anne Palomares, O.P. Betty Pausner Parnell ‘41 Arry Pastis Sister Charlotte Shea, O.P. Margaret Sinatra Judy Stone Harry Talbot
Beverly Beesemyer ‘37 Myra Bennett Sister Deborah Marie Butcher,O.P. ‘58 Paul Chiames V. Richard Cunningham Leonard Dahlbo John Daley Shannon I. DeFranco Richard Deleissegues Annette Schurich Doyle ‘34 Irene Elshoff Sister John Martin Fixa, O.P. Dana Kenton Harrloe ‘74 Danielle Herrera ‘02 Young S. Im Gus Johnson Carla Gould Johnson ‘51 Marilyn Johnston
This list honors those who have passed since the last issue of “The View from the Top” as well as those who we have recenlty been informed of. If you would like Flintridge Sacred Heart to remember your loved one, please email alumnae@fsha.org.
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Dorothy Irvin Joyner ‘50 Lynda Gray Kuebler Jackson ‘58 Mary Nevins Lewis ‘47 ChangXi Liu Don Lucio Marilyn Knight MacDougall ‘45 Judith MacGregor Murray B. Marsh Joe McClure Joann McGarty ‘47 Gerald McMahon William J. Middlebrook Michael B. Montgomery Elizabeth Nishiyama Ona Norkus David Novitski Joan O’Mara Sister Jennifer Ogorek, O.P. Judy Painter Rosana Perry
Elizabeth Radocsay Maxine Razzano Frank Richardson Enrico Salvo Fred Schlegel Phyllis Smith Jack Clifford Sparks Patricia Mulhall Stefani ‘49 Bradley A. Stoutt Penelope Winrich Stueve ‘68 Jon Swan Ethel Takahashi John Yoshigai Mary E. Young
2019-20 Terese C. Caire Ruth Gomez de Prado ‘50 Donna Dougherty ‘48 Cal Elshoff Marilyn Naterman Faust ‘56 Virginia Hawthorne Holloway ‘58 Paula Daly Haughey ‘78 Kyron Millard Judith Miller ‘64 Linda Moore Manuel Munoz Judith Ray Marylin Cook Rodgers ‘48 Ted R. Shaw Charles B. Shull Sister Mary Peter Traviss, O.P. ‘46 Nadine Coppinger Vestring ‘39 Arnold von Massenhausen
A SPIRITED T R A I L B L A Z E R B everly “Bev” Bees emyer ’ 3 7 | 19 30- 2 01 8 Bev was most recently on the Hill in 2015. During the visit she shared her amazing experience of becoming one of 1,074 women in the Women Air Force Service Pilots (WASP) organization during WWII. She also spoke about receiving the Congressional Gold Medal, one of the highest civilian awards in the United States. Her remarkable life experiences exemplify the importance of, “risk taking for what you as a young girl desire to do.”
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At Flintridge Sacred Heart, we believe a girl must first know herself before she can serve God and others joyfully. We light the path for each student to pursue truth in her studies and in life, as she becomes a courageously curious thinker and the best version of herself. Because when we do, we unlock her limitless potential to positively impact the world.
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