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justin-siena Justin-Siena is a Catholic high school in the Lasallian tradition called to provide educational excellence in a loving, Christ-centered community that prepares students to serve and to lead in an ever-changing world.

ABOUT THE SCHOOL SEAL In addition to identifying our location and the year of our 1966 founding, our seal contains the history of our school. The Justin-Siena seal embodies the icons of the Dominican Sisters of San Rafael (who co-sponsored the school through the 2005-06 academic year) and the De La Salle Christian Brothers.

The original Dominican black and white cross, fleury, indicates a spiritual ideal in spreading the Gospel of Christ by preaching and teaching. The five-pointed star signifies the sign of faith, which guides all Christian Brothers and Lasallian partners in their vocation of Christian education.

Finally, “Sempre Avanti” heralds the legacy of the Brothers, and more specifically, Justin High School. Italian for “always forward” these words appeared on the original Justin High School seal representing a commitment of the Christian Brothers to looking forward and never being complacent, while exhibiting a passion for preparing the students entrusted to their care.

POSTMASTERS AND READERS

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Comments and/or editorial contributions can be sent to Director of Communications Eileen Mize at emize@justin-siena.org. The School reserves the right to publish and/or edit material to reflect the values of our mission.

Our students have completed their semester exams, and our entire school community is now enjoying some muchanticipated weeks of rest.

AS WE CELEBRATE THIS HOLY SEASON OF CHRISTMAS, to take some time to pause in gratitude for all the gifts of our lives. Though we have experienced losses in the past few months and walked with others through theirs, we know, in faith, that God was and always is, present in us, directing us, leading us in A SPIRIT OF HOPE AND PEACE. As we continue to anticipate Jesus’ coming at Christmas, may our collective prayer be one of gratitude for the precious gift of life. Let us be thankful for our family, friends and our colleagues and may the New Year be a time of compassion, kindness, and peace.

This Christmas season, consider making a Christmas gift to our Annual Fund which will strengthen the quality of our academic programs and support our faculty in their professional growth and in nurturing their relationships with students in our Advisory Program.

ANNUAL fund

Make your gift online at www.justin-siena.org.

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Special Report

Wine Country Fires pages 4-7 & 26-27 Features

Our Lasallian Heritage

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Those new to the Justin-Siena community, whether adult or student, are introduced to the life and teachings of our Founder, St. John Baptist de La Salle. New faculty and freshmen alike are enlightened with stories of the Founder’s origins as the eldest son of a large wealthy family in 17th century France, whose life took a unique path because of his deep faith and trust in God’s providence.

Lighting a Spark

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Students discover who they are made to be within a loving, Christ-centered community and leave prepared to serve and to lead in our ever-changing world. Signature programs like Advisory and Student Leadership are just two of the flint stones that can spark amazing things.

Finding the Right Fit

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A truly outstanding portion of Justin-Siena graduates move on to four-year colleges and universities each year, but the most satisfying higher education experiences turn out to be built not so much on the often-controversial ranking guides from Forbes or U.S. News & World Report as they are on finding a personal, often inscrutable match.

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What’s inside?

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Braves Bites

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Braves in the Arts

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Braves Report

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Alumni News

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Annual Report

About the Cover Lighting the Advent wreath in the Chapel in the Christian Brothers Center are Lauren Mispagel ’20, Sumir Hayer ’19, Clare Garcia ’19, and Makayla Mowe ’20.

PHOTO CREDIT: JAYLAN CATACUTAN ’19

MARK YOUR | CALENDAR

calendar

& Guys Dolls

HAPPY NEW YEAR!

2018 Fri, April 27

Founders Day Culmination of a weeklong celebration of our Lasallian heritage

January 18–21 Justin-Siena Theatre presents

ComedySportz Now in its 7th season!

Every match is different

Sat, May 19

Sat, January 27

33 Annual Crab Fest nd

Live & Silent Auctions to support Athletics and the Arts

March 15-18, 23-25 Justin-Siena Theatre presents

Guys & Dolls

The Spring Musical performed at Yountville’s Lincoln Theater.

Sun, May 20

Baccalaureatte Mass

Commencement Ceremony

honoring the Class of 2018

honoring the Class of 2018

For a complete and up-to-date calendar of school events visit: www.justin-siena.org

Board of Trustees

Administration

Publishing Credits

Mr. Dennis Pedisich Chair

Br. Christopher Brady, FSC Principal / Interim President

Editor-in-Chief & Graphic Designer: Eileen Mize, Director of Communications

Dr. John Bosetti ’78

Ms. Heidi Harrison Vice Principal for Curriculum and Instruction

Photography: Thom McDermott; Eileen Mize; Jaylan Catacutan ’20; Simon Rebullida; Yearbook Staff

Mr. Robert Bailey Vice Principal for Faculty

Contributors: Andrew Bettencourt ’02; Stan Cordero; Caroline Bettencourt Gerlomes ’79; Michele Farver; Andrea Flores; George Nessman; Br. Kevin Slate, FSC; Paula Vlaming; Tiffany Wing

Sr. Emmanuel Cardinale, OP Mr. Thomas Durante ’93 Mr. Walter Mickens Mr. Richard Pio Roda, Esq. ’94 Mr. Lawrence Puck Br. George Van Grieken, FSC ’70 Br. Christopher Brady, FSC Interim President Mr. John Van Hofwegen Secretary & Financial Officer Ms. Caroline Bettencourt Gerlomes ’79 Recording Secretary

AVANTI is published twice a year by the Office of Communications for Justin-Siena alumni, parents, friends, faculty, and staff.

Sempre Avanti, Advent, & Gratitude AS WE BEGIN OUR SECOND HALF OF A CENTURY AS A CATHOLIC SCHOOL IN THE LASALLIAN TRADITION IN THE BEAUTIFUL NAPA VALLEY, WE ARE GRATEFUL FOR ALL THOSE WHO HAVE PARTNERED WITH US ON THIS JOURNEY OF EDUCATING YOUNG PEOPLE. WE COMMEMORATED OUR 50TH ANNIVERSARY JUST A YEAR AGO WITH GRATITUDE TO ALL THOSE WHO HAVE WORKED TO ADVANCE THE MISSION OF JUSTIN-SIENA, LAYING A SOLID FOUNDATION FROM WHICH TO CONTINUE OUR EFFORTS TO DELIVER AN EDUCATIONAL EXPERIENCE THAT IS PERSONALIZED, EXPERIENTIAL, AND WHOLE. THIS ISSUE OF AVANTI ACKNOWLEDGES THE MANY PEOPLE WHO HAVE STEPPED FORWARD IN THEIR SUPPORT TO MAKE JUSTIN-SIENA A UNIQUE AND SPECIAL EXPERIENCE. WE ACKNOWLEDGE THEM WITH DEEP GRATITUDE AND LOVE. IN THIS JOYOUS SEASON OF ADVENT, WE CONSIDER THE THEME OF PREPARATION— PREPARING FOR THE BIRTH OF JESUS. AS YOU READ ON IN THIS ISSUE YOU WILL LEARN ABOUT THE PREPARATION THAT GOES ON EACH AND EVERY DAY FOR THE STUDENTS ENTRUSTED TO OUR CARE.

FROM FORMATION AND FINDING THEIR VOICES, TO FOCUS

AND FINDING THE RIGHT FIT FOR COLLEGE, STUDENTS ARE PREPARING FOR THE NEXT CHAPTER IN THEIR LIVES. ADVENT IS ALSO A SEASON OF HOPE. AS WE LOOK TO BEGIN A NEW LITURGICAL YEAR AND A NEW SEMESTER IN THE WAKE OF A CHALLENGING TIME, WE HAVE MUCH REASON TO BE HOPEFUL. IN THIS ISSUE YOU WILL READ OF THE MANY WAYS OUR COMMUNITY CAME TOGETHER DURING THE TERRIBLE WILDFIRES AND SHOWED BRAVERY, TENACITY AND A COMMITMENT TO SERVE OTHERS. THERE IS MUCH STRENGTH IN THIS COMMUNITY, AND WE ARE GRATEFUL. MAY GOD CONTINUE TO BLESS THIS COMMUNITY AS WE WORK TOGETHER TO PREPARE YOUNG PEOPLE TO BECOME ALL GOD MADE THEM TO BE. SEMPRE AVANTI!

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BRAVES SPIRIT

BY EILEEN MIZE

A Beacon for a Community in Need

Director of Communications

As an unprecedented wildfire ravaged our beloved wine country dramatically affecting the three counties we serve—Napa, Sonoma, and Solano—we witnessed the true power of community. While we had many members of our Justin-Siena family who were in need of assistance and faced (and continue to face) immense uncertainties, we had many willing and able to serve.

As a school who felt the pain of the fires in personal

the Napa evacuation centers organizing clothes

the two-week closure of campus due to power outages,

and supplies, I discovered something that could

poor air quality, and families experiencing prolonged

help the community in a different way. I served as

evacuations, we found strength in community. We

a translator for the Red Cross for the people who

were humbled by the outpouring of prayers and well-

spoke mostly, if not only, Spanish. Since they only

wishes, and for the offers of assistance from the Justin-

spoke Spanish, they had difficulty communicat-

Siena communities near and far as well as our broader Lasallian network.

ing the things they needed such as different blankets, an ice chest, extra

To help our affected students and teachers get back to class and a feeling of

pillowcases, help walking—they would not have felt comfortable trying

normalcy as quickly as possible we created a fire relief fund, and sincerely

to ask on their own. As time went on, I knew almost everybody at the

thank our many generous donors.

shelter on a first name basis, and it almost felt like family. We were talking

A commitment to service is a Lasallian tenet we hold dear at Justin-

about sports and had a lot of laughs, which were so needed at the time. At

Siena, and it was heartening in trying times such as the Wine Country

the end, some of the nicest people you will ever meet gave me their phone

wildfires, to see our students jump into action to help their community.

number, and whenever I would go to Calistoga they would invite my family

From serving at evacuation centers and collecting supplies and donations

for tacos or for the weekend. Something I learned is that when you are at an

to helping rescued animals and providing much-needed translator services,

evacuation center, it may seem like there is not much to do as we have been

our Braves community was making an impact.

blessed with a myriad of resources. However, I would encourage you to take

Here is just a small sampling of the ways our students pitched in:

another step forward on a more personal level, and you will then find out

Jose Chopitea ’19 shared how he found a unique way to assist the 4

community. “After volunteering at the Solano and

ways in the form of students and staff losing homes, to

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another great way to help.”

Sophia Danzeisen ’19 shared, “for a couple of days my parents and

occasions to connect—serving a meal, offering a room, or bringing toys to

I volunteered with Kaiser Permanente at the Solano College Evacuation

displaced children. Social media played a great role in connecting the com-

Center providing basic medical care to evacuees. We had the opportunity

munity as well letting others know whether they were safe or not, seeking

to speak with Justin-Siena alum, Senator Bill Dodd ’74, as he visited the

assistance, offering assistance, and simply the sharing of these uplifting

evacuation center. Helping out was so gratifying and Senator Dodd’s pres-

stories.

ence was a reminder that the Braves spirit is strong and making an impact.”

Realizing a need, Ryan

In those two weeks we anxiously watched and waited as to the fate of our beloved Mont La Salle on Mt. Veeder. While the Brothers were all

Mulcahy ’18 and Juan

safely evacuated in plenty

Carlos Mora ’19 quickly

of time, the historic and

launched efforts at a Justin-

sacred ground was in great

Siena staffed donation center

danger. We all took a col-

in Vacaville receiving and

lective breath when a fire

sorting donations and orga-

crew took over the grounds

nizing supply runs to evacu-

at the Mont as a base

ation centers most in need. When Liz Brazil ’18 wasn’t shuttling supplies,

camp to fight the merging

she was lending a hand at St. John the Baptist with their school relief

Partrick and Nuns fires—

efforts. For Liz, being productive was simply her natural instinct. “There

feeling some sense of hope

were so many people who needed help—I was just happy that I was able

that their presence would

to assist.” Vianca Dagnino

save Mont La Salle. The fire

’18 spent time volunteering

came quite close, but due

at the ACHS shelter caring

to the heroic efforts of fire fighters and volunteers, the facility was spared.

for babies and helping to

The Brothers and staff are home resuming life and work at the Mont while

organize the delivery of beds

cleanup and repairs continues.

with the Red Cross. She sat

As faculty and staff gathered to plan for the reopening of school, the

and talked with evacuees as

campus and air vents were cleaned, and the counseling team offered their

they shared their heartbreak-

expertise and guidance to better assist our students. There were delays in

ing stories. “Listening to their

opening due to air quality with the safety and well-being of our students

stories—that definitely was

and staff being at the forefront of each decision. While there was nothing

the highlight my late nights at

normal about the time away from school, it was through acts of service—

the shelter. I was extremely tired, but it was definitely worth it.”

including Feed the Firsts (next page) hosted on our own campus—that

Mary Cate Hyde ’19 and Regan Butler ’19 who are co-presidents of the campus PAWS club, volunteered at the Napa Animal Shelter caring for pets of families who had been evacuated. They were really taken by the

community members could be together and serve together; and for many, that felt normal. It is what we are called to do as Lasallians.

The strength of our community is a blessing always and felt espe-

amount of volunteers and donations that kept streaming into the shelter. “It

cially during recent challenging times. October 2017 will not soon be

was overwhelming—but in a good way! So many students and their families

forgotten. For many, the loss is overwhelming, but rebuilding begins.

helped provide food and meals, care for animals and collect supplies.”

We continue to count our blessings and assist those in need within both

These and others were the stories that lifted our spirits in the days and weeks that campus was closed. While geographically disconnected and

our immediate and broader communities, and reflect often on all that for which we are grateful.

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FEED THE FIRSTS

Nourishment for Our Community On Sunday, October 15, 2017, Justin-Siena hosted Feed the Firsts, a collaborative community event organized by local chefs of the Napa Valley who teamed up to feed our first responders.

In just about 48 hours this event went from concept to execution and more than 300 volunteers descended upon the Justin-Siena campus. Prominent and local chefs took command of our kitchen and made quick work of the many different food deliveries that streamed in virtually overnight.

Esteemed chefs included Greg Cole (formerly of Coles / Celedon), Tom Sixsmith (Cakebread), Kelly Macdonald (formerly of Wine Train), Eric Magnani (Private Chef), Stephen Durfee (CIA), Susie Heller (Private Chef), and Gary Jenanyan (Culinary Instructor/Consultant/JS Alumni Parent).

More than 300 meals were served to our first responders and another 300 were packaged and delivered by volunteer drivers to various command centers stationed around the Valley. Handmade thank you notes made by Justin-Siena students and community members accompanied every meal – on and off campus! Students also decorated the Dining Hall and campus with posters of gratitude and bravery.

As students and parents streamed onto campus under much welcomed blue skies that Sunday morning to check in at the volunteer table, there was a palpable sense of camaraderie and reunion. People were anxious to recon-

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nect, share stories, and hug each other. Our Braves community is certainly one of action, and early on in the unfolding story of the wine country firestorm people were looking for ways to help. When the school received a phone call from one of the organizers, Gabe Meyers, looking for a venue to host this event, we didn’t hesitate.

With campus still closed members of the Administration coordinated with Feed the Firsts organizers and Tom and Ann Bassett of Campus Kitchens to host and feed first responders in the area. The call went out to Braves looking for volunteers and the response was fast and heartwarmingly large. Students, parents, alums from every decade, faculty and staff—it was a great display of Braves spirit collaborating with our broader community of volunteers from other schools and organizations. Donning uniforms and badges from far and wide from up and down the western United States, our guests were greeted with high fives, smiles, and cheers as they entered Beckstoffer Plaza for a respite and a meal.

Gratitude is healing, and our community was gifted with this special and unique opportunity to show just that. Our students and families were ALL HEART in their love for one another and in their service to others.

Thank you to all who rose to the occasion to make October 15 a day of hope and gratitude to be remembered.

Support for Cardinal Newman We have been praying

ing a lunch for someone else. This, coupled with the personal notes of en-

for our brothers and sisters

couragement written by students and staff for each member of the CNHS

at Cardinal Newman High

community, were intended to bring hope to our brothers and sisters who

School in Santa Rosa ever

suffer without their campus and many of whom, are without their homes.

since the wildfires broke out.

It was our way to express the kind of giving that St. Nicholas inspired and to

Nearly one in six CNHS

offer a sense of hope to those who needed it.”

students lost their home, and

Our amazing student body packed 680 lunches in about 22 minutes!

their campus was severely

Once all the packages were prepared, they were loaded into the cars of par-

damaged. Since the fires,

ent volunteer drivers and taken to the four CNHS locations.

CNHS classes are being held at four different satellites sites, by grade level with plans to return to campus

We hope that our CNHS brothers and sisters felt our sense of hope for them then and in the weeks and months to come.

in the spring.

Justin-Siena Director of Lasallian Student Life, Mr. Stan Cordero, who is also a proud graduate of CNHS has been in regular communication with his alma mater in helping to determine needs and ways in which JustinSiena can be of assistance. One way we showed support was through a “Lift-Up Lunch” which included personal notes.

We intentionally picked the Feast of Saint Nicholas as the day to offer our support as he was regarded for his generosity and over the centuries many stories and legends have been told of his life and deeds. It is his life and example that inspire the tradition of giving gifts at Christmastime today.

As this activity fell in the season of Advent, it offers a curricular component through our Advisory Program. The “Lift-Up Lunch” Service Project was an empathy-building activity that encouraged students to connect the Advent theme of hope to actions of service, while helping another Catholic community near and dear to us in the Santa Rosa Diocese.

According to event organizer, Mr. Stan Cordero, “We all hope for a really nice gift at Christmas and try to bring joy to others with the gifts we offer them. But the giving spirit of St. Nicholas was focused on those who needed help. It is in this spirit that we performed the simple service of mak-

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OUR LASALLIAN HERITAGE is a Sign of Faith

“Do you have such faith that it is able to touch the hearts of your students and to inspire them with the Christian spirit? This is the greatest miracle you could perform, and the one that God asks of you, since this is the purpose of your work.”

– De La Salle Those new to the Justin-Siena community, whether adult or student, are introduced to the life and teachings of our Founder, St. John Baptist

project was assigned so we know why everything we do at this school has

de La Salle. New faculty and freshmen alike are enlightened with stories

meaning and heart.”

of the Founder’s origins as the eldest son of a large wealthy family in 17th

Another aspect of discovery is our place in a global network. Lasallian

century France, whose life took a unique path because of his deep faith

ministries have reached into some 84 countries and just under a thousand

and trust in God’s providence. De La Salle went on to form the Brothers

educational institutions — from hundreds of elementary, middle, and

of the Christian Schools and today is known as the patron saint of teachers

high schools, to a host of educational institutions for the underprivileged

for the innovative foundation he provided and his commitment to work-

and court-adjudicated youth, to storefront educational centers, boarding

ing “together and by association” with religious and lay people alike for

schools, and more than 60 colleges and universities. Ms. Clarke shares

the education of youth.

with her students, “The Lasallian network, one to which all students and

It is important to understand the journey of our Founder as it gives context and meaning to our mission today. And so it is that freshmen

alumni belong is a forever association—like an international family.”

The symbol for the Brothers of the Christian Schools is a star with the

embark on a discovery project in Ms. Georgine Clarke and Mr. Christo-

Latin phrase, “signum fidei” which means “sign of faith.” De La Salle

pher Berghout’s freshman religion classes, Christian Scriptures. Ac-

was a man of deep faith, and it was in that spirit he formed the Brothers

cording to Mr. Berghout, the Heritage Research Project aims “to help

of the Christian Schools. God, he said, led him “in an imperceptible way

students understand the people and events leading up to the founding of

and over a long period of time so that one commitment led to another in

Justin-Siena: its values, characteristics and traditions.” Certainly to know

a way that I did not foresee in the beginning.” His charism, educational

this place is to love this place as Nathan Zheng ’21 discovered. “The

spirituality, and extensive writings inspired Catholic educators in his own

Lasallian Heritage Project we did was a lot of fun; we got to do research on

time and continue to inspire educators from many traditions today.

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one person, St. John Baptist De La Salle, could do so much. I believe this

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Senior Electives in Religious Studies

ST. JOHN BAPTIST DE LA SALLE • Born at Reims, France April 30, 1651 • Ordained priest April 9, 1678 • Died April 7, 1719 • Beatified February 19, 1888 • Canonized May 24, 1900 • Proclaimed Patron of Christian Teachers

May 15, 1950

Of central importance to the Catholic identity and Lasallian character of Justin-Siena High School is its religious studies program. The curriculum that the department provides is based on the Framework of Doctrinal Elements established by the United States Conference of Catholic Bishops. In the senior year, students have five options designed to introduce them to a more personalized, experiential, and holistic study of several topics aligned with the Bishop’s Framework which include the world’s religions, spirituality, leadership, service, discipleship, social justice, and vocation. The senior courses prepare students to serve, lead, and live their faith in an everchanging world. The overall religious studies program provides meaning and context for the course material provided in other areas of the school’s curriculum. Justin-Siena requires four years of religious studies for graduation.

Christian Scriptures The first semester of the course leads students to a deeper understanding of the Bible and salvation history that is presented within it. The students learn to navigate the Bible and use basic exegetical skills. They examine the relationship among revelation, inspiration, and vocation. They learn why salvation history is necessary. They come to know the people of salvation history. Finally, they will understand that Jesus Christ is the fulfillment of salvation history and the Israelites’ covenant relationship with God. The second semester leads students toward a deeper understanding of the Trinity, the Incarnation, Jesus’ significant relationships, Jesus’ teachings, Jesus’ example, salvation, and discipleship as a response to God’s love.

Christian Living and Leadership This course is a blended course that combines in-person with online instruction. It begins in June prior to the junior year, with assignments and activities due prior to the start of school in August.

Take an Interactive Journey in the Founders Footsteps “In the Footsteps of De la Salle” is a recent project in which Br. George Van Grieken, FSC ’70 played an active role. The intent was to build interest in St. John Baptist de La Salle, his life and his charism.

Visitors will be able to explore the places in France where St. John Baptist de La Salle lived and brought the Lasallian mission to life. Through several media you will learn about the life and travels of De La Salle, using videos, photographs, maps, panoramas, timeline, and descriptive text about each important time and location.

This course examines a number of topics that are integral to the moral life in our Roman Catholic tradition. Centered in the Gospel of Jesus Christ, the course explores such topics as growing in self-knowledge, natural law, the act of conscience, the Ten Commandments, the Beatitudes, the nature of personal and social sin, freedom and responsibility, and vocation. This course presents a method for decision making as it challenges students to examine and pattern their lives in light of the Gospel. Teaching methods include service learning, introspection/journaling, multi-media, lecture, and group projects.

Senior Servant Leadership Students are guided through a process of examining Sacred Scripture in order to apply the words and actions of Jesus Christ to expressions of Servant Leadership in today’s world. The course engages students in the study of Servant Leadership as exemplified by Jesus in the New Testament, develops their personal and interpersonal leadership skills, and invites them to share responsibility with peers and adults in carrying out the mission of JustinSiena High School through experiencing the hands-on planning, implementation, and evaluation of select activities dedicated to fostering a vibrant Student Life on campus.

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LIGHTING A SPARK Formation and Foundation

BY EILEEN MIZE Director of Communications

Students discover who they are made to be within a loving, Christ-centered community and leave prepared to serve and to lead in our ever-changing world. Signature programs like Advisory and Student Leadership are just a couple of the flint stones that can spark amazing things.

It was our very own St. Catherine of Siena, doctor of the church, who said “be who you were meant to be, and you will set the world on fire.” It is in this spirit that we are committed to creating an educational experience that is personalized, experiential, and whole. These differentiating characteristics are not only mutually reinforcing, but also firmly connects us to our larger network of Lasallian Catholic schools, breathes life into our mission, and ignites that spark within each student to take out into the world.

Relationships have always been the foundation of our work. The faculty and staff take very seriously the historical charge to consider ourselves elder sisters and brothers to our students. In all we do, we aim to personalize the experience to ensure that all are seen, known, and loved. Brother Kevin Slate, FSC sums this vision up nicely, “De La Salle’s advice to the early Brother teachers was that they should ‘see, know, and love’ each of their pupils. Essentially that’s what I keep in mind whenever I am with my students in Advisory.”

Our Advisory program, now in its second year and expanded to include the entire student body, is just one example of our Founder’s advice in action. So, what is Advisory? Perhaps Sophia Smith ’20 says it best, “Advisory is a group of students and faculty who come together to discuss 10

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important topics and issues, get a break from normal academic classes, and most importantly, learn to build friendly, trusting relationships with one another. In short, Advisory is like a little family you have at school.” Andrew Baskerville ’20 concurs sharing, “Advisory is a place to make a close group of friends and a place where you can have a home away from home.”

It’s clear the relational aspect is being felt. Students and faculty/staff advisors alike use words like “family,” tight-knit,” “close,” and “supportive” when describing their small groups. Students are paired with an advisor—remaining in the same small group for their duration at JustinSiena. Advisors serve as mentors and coaches, becoming elder brothers and sisters to our students just as St. John Baptist de La Salle envisioned. Mr. Dave Sugar used the word “navigator” when describing his role with advisees.

Ms. Caroline Bettencourt Gerlomes ’79, who joined the pilot program of advisors last year commented, “as Advisor I see myself as somewhere between a mom and a sister. I am someone who listens, encourages, and seeks to see each one as an individual with their own personality, concerns, and gifts to offer.”

Mr. Jake Spears echoed Ms. Gerlomes’ sentiments. “I think Advisory really demonstrates the role of Lasallian educators as ‘big brothers and sisters’ beyond the classroom. It’s about tending to the education

Olivia Boles ’19

Tana Foley ’16

Andrew Campos ’15

Mr. Jake Spears

taking an opportunity to get more involved and for others like Tana Foley needs of students outside of academics.” ’16 it was a chance to change mindsets and to implement shifts that future Speaking of “outside of academics,” Mr. Stan Cordero considers the classes could enjoy. Tana, now in her second year as an accounting major entire Justin-Siena campus a learning lab of sorts. “It’s the perfect lowat Gonzaga University credits her involvement with LSL in her readistakes arena where activities of student life are tried out.” In addition to having his own freshman Advisory, Mr. Cordero is a Director of Lasallian ness for college by giving her experience of working with other people and collaborating in groups. “Building relationships with other people Student Life and oversees student leadership opportunities and teaches becomes more and more important as you get older, and being a student seniors in servant leadership. Understanding that a key component to the leader helped hon that skill. It also taught me about accountability. In Justin-Siena experience and critical link in the formation of each student high school, you constantly have people telling you what you need to do is experiential aspect, we provide direct experience supported by focused or be working on, while in college there is nobody there to tell you to go reflection in a way that elevates thinking, touches hearts, and changes lives. study, clean your dishes, or to get involved. Being a student leader helped Just back from leading a Kairos retreat and diving headlong into me make that transition from being constantly reminded about tasks that Homecoming planning was Maggie Nugent ’18 who has developed a need to be completed, to having to completely rely on myself for remindreal passion for leadership—so much so that it is a real factor for her in ers and motivation.” her college search. “It makes me feel like I am a part of something bigger No stranger to the merits of leadership skills is than myself and it gives me opportunities to give back “Through my involvement I have Andrew Campos ’15 whose sister Stephanie Camto the school community in really positive ways. I learned that I have way more pow- pos ’18 is currently serving as student body presihave learned so much about leadership and what it means to be a servant leader through my experiences er than I ever could have expected. dent. Andrew is on a pre-law track at UC Davis with As a naturally smiley person, I a major in managerial economics and was recently that I can take with me to college and through my have learned to take this one gift elected as the youngest president in chapter history of career. I am so grateful for all the opportunities I have of smiling and turn it into a way his Sigma Chi fraternity. He credits his involvement been given to grow as a leader.” to welcome more people into the at Justin-Siena. “Being involved in a leadership role, Not only can this experiential learning change Justin-Siena community and make and taking such an active part in the school comlives, but as a collective force, the right leadership can them feel at home.” munity really opened my eyes to what I wanted in change a culture—just as we’ve seen with the stu—Olivia Boles ’19 a college experience. I wanted to be able to take the dent “All Heart” initiative. Maggie and others have skills I garnered and use them at the next level. Taking on leadership roles poured a lot of, well, heart into it, and “we believe, we love, we will—we made me more comfortable in myself, and who I wanted to be, and made are all heart” has become part of the everyday vernacular at the Home of choosing the right college that much easier for me. the Braves.

Similar to Tana, Andrew’s involvement in leadership at Justin-Siena Whether you’re Angela Phinney ’21 just getting involved as part of was also about laying a foundation. “Being able to see some of the tradithe freshman class council with high hopes of honing communications tions I played a part in starting still going strong, and to see how they have skills and already feeling the satisfaction of hard work and teamwork or evolved into bigger and better things is really awesome. Being involved for you’re seasoned veteran leader Catherine Flaherty ’18 addressing the faculty at the start of the year on holding students accountable and the im- me was never a matter of a resume-builder—from planning a Homecoming or a RAV, to making sure we hit our goal for Change for Our World— portance of a sense of purpose as she helps set the tone for another great I knew no other way to do it.” He continued, “The experience I had with year, these are the experiences that prepare Braves for life.

Change for Our World, helped me lead my chapter to raise over $20,000 Servant leadership, as we know from Gospel teachings is leading by dollars for the Huntsman Cancer Research Institute.” example and for the benefit of others and not seeking anything in return.

In every endeavor, we aim to cultivate growth of the mind, body, and Using the campus as a learning lab, students discover their gifts and learn to share them with others. Olivia Boles ’19 shared “Through my involve- spirit. Like our Founder St. John Baptist de La Salle, we guide our students to become all God made them to be. With an attitude of “All Heart,” ment I have learned that I have way more power than I ever could have students embrace their unique talents and learn to make the most of what expected. As a naturally smiley person, I have learned to take this one gift they have been given. And, as they work to become all they are meant to of smiling and turn it into a way to welcome more people into the Justinbe, they understand the Lasallian motto “Enter to learn; leave to serve” Siena community and make them feel at home.” and the importance of living their lives for the benefit of others.

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FEATURES

RICK LEY ’13

University of Southern California

CHRIS JORDAN ’13 University of Portland

College Counseling Commitment to

FINDING THE RIGHT FIT With four years of counseling, research, preparation, and self-discovery, students are equipped for the college discernment process. They know what they want, what’s important to them, and most of all have the confidence to pursue their dreams.

Contributors: Jeffrey Gerlomes ’10, Andrew Bettencourt ’02, and College Counselor Andrea Flores A truly outstanding portion of Justin-Siena graduates move on to fouryear colleges and universities each year, but the most satisfying higher education experiences turn out to be built not so much on the often-controversial rankings guides from Forbes or U.S. News & World Report as they are on finding a personal, often inscrutable match. It can be easy to miss the richness of differences in the landscape of American higher education: public and private institutions, religious and secular, research-focused and undergraduate only, urban and rural, large and small…the range of schools where recent Justin-Siena alumni have found their own “right fit” is a testament to the fact finding and discerning that the college search process can offer.

Preparing students for college begins the moment students step on campus. At Justin-Siena, our team of counselors and college counselors provide a seamless, four-year college advising program to support students regardless of their post-secondary plans. With finding the right fit in mind, this process begins in the freshmen year during one-on-one counseling, academic advising appointments, and Advisory workshops on goal-setting and interest inventories and culminates in the senior year through the exhaustive process of applying to, being accepted to, and enrolling in a post-secondary institution.

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college options that reflect the strengths and desires of each individual student.

Every fall Justin-Siena is visited by representatives from approximately 100 colleges and universities. These visits are valuable and offer insight and specifics about each college and their application process. The networking alone is powerful as oftentimes, the representative who visits is also the person who reviews applications. Similarly, in the spring, we host a large out-of-state college fair on-campus as a companion to the other regional college fairs we encourage students to attend. These are the one-stop-shop opportunities to get information and meet those college representatives.

Students find this approach to finding a good fit for college very helpful and enlightening. Students feel prepared and confident to make the most of their college careers and beyond.

For former LSL leader and recent USC grad Rick Ley ’13, the sprawling City of Angels presented both a steady supply of entertainment and a moment for real direct service. “All the benefits of a large city were right at my fingertips,” he shared, “I could hop from Olvera Street to Korea Town in a matter of minutes, explore beaches and mountains, visit museums…” Moreover though, the city occasions a proactive option for and with the poor in accord with the Gospel. “We were reminded daily that our privileges and blessings are just that,” Ley reflects, “and we were

MONIQUE ELLIOT-SMITH ’13 University of California, Los Angeles

called to use our gifts in service of others.” Ley answered this call on his way to class as he befriended the homeless men just off campus and as he offered authentic brotherhood to the young men in LA county’s juvenile halls. “And,” he shared, “all of these engagements were only possible through the work of the Holy Spirit and a spiritual life nourished by the USC Caruso Catholic Center.” Rick completed his degree in May 2017 and has since moved to Bellevue, Washington, to work for Microsoft as a Software Engineer with their Azure Storage Client Libraries, though his long term future may involve a religious vocation.

Meanwhile, far from the hustle and bustle of Los Angeles, Chris Jordan ’13 came to appreciate a different sort of excitement at the University of Portland. Still a thriving commercial center for companies like Adidas and Nike, Oregon’s largest city and the intimate Catholic campus that shares its name offer a whole different sort of feeling. “The view of Mt. Hood can be seen perfectly from campus,” Jordan writes, “It’s a remarkable place.” Even though Jordan has been known to make weekend visits to fellow Braves at the University of Oregon, the recently graduated and entrepreneurial minded finance major is thankful for a learning environment that shares Justin-Siena’s concern for the individual student’s unique needs. “I wasn’t a number there,” he says. Jordan used his final months in Portland and his long love of dogs, to launch what began as a side hustle and has now evolved into a profitable organic dog biscuit business.

Using her UCLA experience as a springboard to further her international studies, Monique Elliot-Smith ’13 has recently returned to France to pursue a master’s degree in International Security at Sciences Po (Institut d’Etudes Politiques)—particularly in the fields of security, diplomacy, and European studies. Originally on a pre-med course at UCLA, she paused and took stock realizing her love was in the humanities fields.

Crediting Mr. Thom McDermott and Madame Bouldt for fostering her love of writing and the French language and culture, Monique changed course and pursued political science and literature with a semester abroad in France. A proud Bruin alumnus having earned her BA in political sci-

MEG GALLAGHER ’12 University of Notre Dame

ence earlier this year, she is reveling in being back in France and remembers fondly that it was an exchange trip as a high school senior organized

by Madame Bouldt to Lycée Saint Vincent in Senlis, France that whet her appetite for study abroad. “I think that studying abroad in college and really challenging oneself to fully experience another culture is a crucial experience for a young person to have—I wouldn’t have done it any other way.”

Former student leader at Justin-Siena and recent alumnus of the University of Notre Dame Meg Gallagher ’12 happened upon a less conventional kind of international connection. “My personal interests at ND were largely aligned with the school’s international presence and the Holy Cross values of social justice and concern for the poor,” Gallagher reflected. “This was one of the reasons I was drawn to ND in the first place.” With a grant from the Notre Dame Initiative for Global Development, Meg participated in a year-long research project on primary schools in Uganda with six summer weeks in the Eastern African country where two new schools were under construction. Gallagher went on to spend the following summer as a United States Agency for International Development (USAID) Research and Innovations Fellow in South Africa, researching the role that mobile technology can play in education. So while Gallagher’s coursework at Notre Dame has been indispensable in its own way, it’s outside-the-classroom connections like Building Tomorrow, the club that initiated her first connection with Uganda, that have made her experience a truly remarkable one. Meg graduated with a major in Political Science and minor in International Development Studies in 2016 and now works on the House Foreign Affairs Committee, for Chairman Ed Royce, handling Africa policy and international conservation. “I am working on development issues across Africa full time now, through the lens of advancing U.S. policy and priorities throughout the continent.”

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HON-NHIEN TRAN ’17

University of California, Los Angeles of finding their right fit. Hon-Nhien Tran ’17’s recent college search centered on one key component—a top notch undergraduate nursing program. For students wishing to stay in California, UCLA’s School of Nursing is the gold standard, but as Hon-Nhien headed into admission season, she knew the odds were stacked against her. Nursing is UCLA’s most competitive undergraduate major, and she was not offered one of those coveted spots. With six other acceptances she had a decision to make. Leaning toward staying close to home and attending USF, she made a fortuitous spring visit to the UC Irvine campus. And luckily she

did, because it was on this visit that she realized how important a large, bustling campus was to her own growth and development. The newly minted college freshman just shared, “I have just completed my first week at UCI, and I could not be any happier and satisfied with my decision. I felt at home from the very moment I stepped on campus and moved into my dorm room. I also realized that although I wanted to be close to home, I also needed to learn how to ‘grow up’ and be more independent. Living far away also gave me a fresh start which I didn’t realize I needed until now.” She added, “I am so grateful to everyone who helped me get to where I am now, and I can say without a doubt that although my decision to attend UC Irvine was a surprise, this school is where I am meant to be.”

No matter where they go or what they study, Justin-Siena alumni who truly thrive in higher education speak consistently about having found a home. After all, the whole concept of the residential college is about immersing oneself so deeply in the world of ideas that it becomes an integral part of one’s vocation and daily life. Megan Howell ’14 who studied in the Teachers for Tomorrow program at Saint Mary’s College was hard at work making positive change as an RA. “I learned that this role is much more than just being a ‘hall police officer’ or ‘hall mom,’” she writes, “I am their friend, their confidant, and their support system at all hours of the day and night.” There may be a whole industry dedicated to making the best investment out of a college choice, but plenty of Braves have come to realize the biggest costs and benefits in this stage of life can be almost impossible to measure in dollars and cents.

LEVERAGING OUR LASALLIAN NETWORK

By Andrea Flores, College Counselor

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In the thirteen years I have worked for Lasallian ministries in San Francisco, Portland, and now Napa, I am constantly reminded of and awed by the power of our Lasallian alumni network for the benefit of our students. When we say that students are “always a Brave,” the same sentiment holds true for the students at any of our Lasallian schools and colleges. Justin-Siena graduates are part of a global network of hundreds of thousands of men and women who all “Enter to learn; leave to serve.” I know. I am a proud graduate of San Francisco’s Sacred Heart Cathedral, and therefore part of that network myself.

One such Lasallian connection was made just days before the fall semester began. Jonathan Frias ’16 (pictured with Ms. Flores), a sophomore at USC majoring in economics, stopped by Justin-Siena to enjoy a workout with his former football coaches and visit counselors. Considering Jonathan’s proclivity to football and our ensuing conversation about his future interests in business,

I was prompted to connect him via a Facebook introduction to a former student of mine from Sacred Heart Cathedral, Dasarte Yarnway—a high school football phenome who was recruited and played for UC Berkeley. Yarnway, just 26 years old, is the cofounder and CEO of Berknell Financial Group on the East Coast. Within weeks of that introduction, Yarnway and Frias had emailed, talked via phone, and arranged a meeting for the fall in LA. These connections happen all the time—an email from a JS alum who is a current professor at University of Vermont, an offer of assistance from a current college student to prospective students interested in Cal Poly or UC Davis.

Our students are fortunate to be part of a global network of schools and for the opportunity to partner with individuals who live out our shared commitment of service to others in meaningful ways, including the offer to mentor our students as they discern their life’s purpose.

BRAVES Bites

Celebrating the every day ways our Braves inspire faith, scholarship, and bravery throughout our community.

EXPERIENTIAL LEARNING IN NATURE’S CLASSROOM Students head to Yosemite for a week-long adventure—a cornerstone of the geology course since 2000.

During the week of September 18-22, 2017, twenty-three students from the JustinSiena Geology classes traveled with Mr. Sugar, Ms. Hepp, and Mr. Douglass to Yosemite National Park to learn about the park’s geology from two highly knowledgeable educators from NatureBridge, an outdoor education organization that teaches students a variety of important concepts ranging from environmental stewardship to self-knowledge. The

IDEAS INTO ACTION Inspired by a trip to her father’s homeland earlier this year, Mia Celestin ’19 put her ideas in action and launched a plan to help an orphanage in Haiti.

Mia traveled with her father last spring to visit relatives in Haiti, and while she was there she had a chance to visit a local orphanage. In Mia’s own words: “The orphanage we went to is called Our Father’s House; it is located one mile outside of the town Peguy-Ville, and hosts 100 children. This place is not only an orphanage, but a place of learning for the children that cannot afford to attend schools. While I was there, I learned that the children needed basic school supplies for the upcoming school year. Even though the orphanage is in need of so much more than just school supplies, as a student, this is the area that I connected most with and where I thought I could help make a difference. I was moved by the staff because of their dedication and the commitment they had towards improving the lives of the children. I was also inspired by the children because of the

each other and me - the visitor.”

Mia returned from her trip inspired to take

five-day trip included more than thirty miles of hikes to various locations throughout Yosemite

action and started a gofundme.com page and

Valley, including El Capitan, Nevada Falls, and

used social media to get the word out. “My

Yosemite Falls, starting each day at camp in

initial goal is to raise enough money to provide

Half Dome Village.

these children with the basic school supplies

In addition to physical activity and expand-

for the upcoming school year. Notebooks,

ing their minds, students participated in an

pens, pencils, erasers and maybe even a book

outdoor lab measuring water quality using

bag. I also did some research on shipping and

macro invertebrates, stargazing, and a variety

clearing the supplies through Haitian customs

of bonding activities designed to increase trust

and calculated that $2,500 should take care of

in each other and self-confidence. While it

all the expenses.”

was difficult to leave this land of unparalleled

Well, Mia exceeded her goal with the help

beauty and awe-inspiring geological icons, our

of friends and family and was able to raise over $3,000. “We then bought more than 100 backpacks full of supplies, extra notebooks, and fidget spinners. Everything was handed out to the orphanage in early September, and while I was unable to make it, I face-timed my aunt who was present at the distribution and watched via video.

This has been a truly inspiring experience, and I plan to continue my work with this orphanage in the future. Way to go, Mia!.

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on their birthday.” Katherine Booska ’19 enjoyed the noodle making.

Students are really enjoying what the club provides. Connor Machado ’21 says, “Chinese club is a very social and special place.

While we get to eat food, we also learn where the food is from and all of its very amazing cultural history.” Peter Bowman-Davis ’21 plans to stay involved for an upcoming speed hanzi drawing contest, and Ila Sharp ’20 enjoys the club’s opportunity to better connect with cultural traditions and language.

Helen Neidhoefer ’20 says, “I love Chinese Club because it gives students who students brought back indelible memories, enhanced skills and knowledge, and a desire to protect and preserve our natural wonders.

NEW SEASON FOR OUR ROBOTICS TEAMS

CULTURAL ENRICHMENTS FOR MANDARIN STUDENTS AND CHINESE CLUB Chinese Club is an opportunity for inter-

are in Mandarin class the opportunity to speak Mandarin to each other at all different levels and offers a chance for students who aren’t in Mandarin class to learn about Chinese language and cultures in a fun way!”

All Mandarin students went on a field trip

Building on the success of the last two

national students, those taking Mandarin, and

to Angel Island to learn about Chinese Immi-

years and an increased interest in robotics, the

any other interested students to come together

gration on Thursday, November 2. Enjoying

Justin-Siena FTC robotics teams, Team 10434

and celebrate Chinese language and culture.

the beautiful fall weather and taking the ferry

Negative Kelvin and Team 12009 Terminal

Students enjoy making and eating food, play-

from Tiburon to Angel Island, students taking

Ferocity, are well into their 2017-18 season.

ing games, doing crafts, listening to music, and

in the amazing views of the bay.

The 2017-18 FTC robot game, Relic

celebrating traditional holidays. Students from

Recovery, requires robots to discover jewels,

all grade levels interact, make new friends, and

say: “I really liked being with my friends and

open cryptoboxes with the correct glyphs, and

learn from each other.

other Mandarin students. I found learning

finally, to recover the golden relic from the

Students made spicy and non-spicy noo-

Here’s what some of the students had to

about the history and lives of the immigrants

ruins. Both teams are enthusiastically working

dles according to Ms. Li, Club Moderator and

was very interesting.” – Peter Bowman-

on the robot build, but also on other aspects of

Mandarin teacher. “Noodles symbolize lon-

Davis ’21

being a FIRST team.

gevity in Chinese culture. People eat noodles

According to coach Mr. Garry Carpenter, “Teams are working on programming, or coding, for the robots. They are working on outreach to spread the word about FIRST and FTC. They are planning to host two different tournaments this school year. And they are also working hard on an international promotion video. This year the teams will compete in 2-3 qualifying tournaments with realistic sights set on advancing to Nor-Cal Regionals, West Coast Super-Regionals, and eventually the World Championships in St. Louis!”

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“I felt really happy when I looked at the

like to be a student in a French school. They lived in dormitories, ate in the school cafeteria, and sat in classes where they had the opportunity to test their French speaking and comprehension. They did great! The teachers were very complimentary of their speaking skills, their willingness to participate in class discussions, and their awareness on a variety of topics. The students also toured the cities and museums of Lyon and Dijon and ended with a whirlwind day of walking around beautiful Paris.

This trip marks the beginning of a Lasallian carvings and realized that I could translate

LA’s notorious skid row and begins training a

some of the words and when we tried to trans-

motley group of addicts and criminals to run

late the sign.” – Danielle Wells ’21

marathons, and ultimately, change their lives.

“I liked getting to experience the history and learning the inspiring stories of the immigrants.” – Christian Kappler ’20 “What I liked most was the opportunity

Judge Craig Mitchell, subject of the film, was also present to talk to the students.

The conversation focused on film techniques, social justice and how dignity is essen-

to visit a location that was not only a part of

tial for every human being. The students also

Chinese history, but also United States history.

discovered that all three guests are Catholic,

Being able to go into the actual building where

and how their faith informs and guides their

many immigrants were kept while waiting

work. Judge Mitchell also spent seventeen

for approval to enter the United States was

years as Catholic high school teacher.

amazing. Looking at the poems written by the immigrants describing their pain made a connection with me.” – Tiffany Wang ’19 “I loved being able to see the building. It’s great to see these types of buildings that have

For more information on the film and film-

school-to-school academic exchange. Madame

makers, visit: www.skidrowmarathon.com

Bouldt and Mrs. Caroline Gerlomes ’79

A LASALLIAN EXCHANGE IN FRANCE

preliminary guidelines for future annual ex-

accompanied the students and discussed the changes with the school with school dignitar-

been preserved so that we can remember the

During the first week of November, five

ies. Justin-Siena is looking forward to welcom-

history behind them and more.” – Andrew

French students from Madame Bouldt’s junior

ing a small group of teachers and students from

Ricetti ’18

class had the wonderful opportunity to travel

Paray-le-Monial in February.

In early December, Mandarin students

to Burgundy, France and attend classes in

were treated to a special presentation on

a Lasallian French high school, Lycée Saint

Chinese Calligraphy by guest speakers from

Jeanne d’Arc.

Confucius Institute at UC Davis..

THE NAPA VALLEY FILM FESTIVAL COMES TO CAMPUS Justin-Siena’s Film Studies classes were

The students served as Justin-Siena ambassadors and experienced first-hand what it is

Our inaugural exchange students were Olivia Boles ’19, Alegra Negrete ’19, Daniela Villasenor ’19, Connor Havlek ’19, and Juan Mora ’19. Lycée Saint Jeanne d’Arc is located in the heart of Burgundy in the beautiful and saintly little community of Paray-leMonial.

thrilled to host filmmakers Mark Hayes and Gabriele Hayes on November 7 at our fall Film Forum. Mark and Gabriele were in town to present their documentary Skid Row Marathon as part of the Napa Valley Film Festival.

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DRIVEN OBJECTS IN THE MIRROR ARE CLOSER THAN THEY APPEAR

ACTORS TAKE THE DRIVER’S SEAT FOR THE FALL PLAY Justin-Siena Theatre’s recent production of Driven offered the audience a novel experience--watching plays from the back seat of a car!

Audience members moved from car to car in the parking lot adjacent to Siena Hall to watch a variety of plays, including period pieces in a silver 1952 Rolls Royce Wraith, a 1955 Ford Fairlane Victoria and a 1964 Cadillac limousine.

Here are some of the “numbers” involved in this creative production: 4:

Number of playwrights

6:

Number of crew/carhops

8.5: Exact number of minutes for each of the plays,

timed to end simultaneously 9:

Total number of days of rehearsal, (due to the fires)

20: Number of plays, happening simultaneously 51: Number of actors 70: Number of times each play was performed between

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THE CHOIR PRESENTED “YULETIDE” IN THE CHAPEL AT MONT LA SALLE On Saturday, December 9, the Justin-Siena Music Department was proud to present a variety of songs and choral arrangements to get everyone in a festive and holiday spirit. From Wailin’ Jennys to Mel Tormé, the “Yuletide” program was set in the beautiful Mont La Salle Chapel for all to enjoy. Under the direction Ms. Lauren Seva Hesser, the beautiful voices and amazing acoustics delighted audiences and warmed their souls! This concert was especially dedicated to all the first responders and families who lost their homes in the Wine Country fires. Thank you to all who joined in our choral celebration.

ART TO HEAL For sophomore and NAHS member Morgan Dalcamo ’20 art means everything to her. Art is how she lives. She is able to bring different emotions to people through pictures and colors. Morgan feels powerful with a pencil in her hand.

She applies her artistic talents by taking art classes and through experimenting with different mediums. She is even a member of the website Deviantart, where she posts her artwork for others to see. Morgan believes that artists have the power to think creatively, giving them the power to create unique pieces of art. She truly admires French painter Edgar Degas for his works on depicting dancers. According to Mor-

“MOON SWING”–INSTRUMENTAL CONCERT On Saturday, December 2, the Justin-Siena Music Department was proud to present a winter instrumental concert in Siena Hall under the direction of Graham

gan every piece of his work is flawless, every color is perfectly placed. In the future Morgan wants to continue to grow as an artist and make a career around art.

“My painting is a gradient of a tree slowly burning into a

Terry ’03 and featuring a large repertoire of moon inspired big band, jazz, swing,

pile of ash. But at the very final stage, out of the ashes grows a

and romantic era music. The musicians of Justin-Siena have dug into the dense mate-

small tree. This resembles how even though we may stumble

rial of Frank Sinatra, Louis Armstrong, Claude Debussy, Maurice Ravel, and many

and fall, we will always get up. I wanted to show a tree

others, giving the listener a broad perspective on how the moon has inspired music

because I believe trees are like us. Trees grow, trees get sick,

composition over the last 150 years. The audiences for both shows were dazzled by

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the talent that filled the stage.

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braves report

fall review

CHEER

Head Coach – Elizabeth Lopez

The Cheer squad performed a rousing routine in a packed Clark Gym at the Braves Blow Out during Homecoming week. Cheer along with a great student section provided strong support to the football teams. Braves’ cheer is noted for their precision and execution of stunts to go along with their tremendous school spirit.

CROSS COUNTRY Head Coach – Michael Anderson

The cross country program had a strong season as the girls finished third in the MCAL and fifth at NCS barely missing out on a third consecutive trip to the CIF state meet. Hannah Chau ‘18 qualified as an individual for the state meet. The boys who were a much less experienced team than the girls finished seventh at the MCAL Meet and 17th at the NCS meet.

FOOTBALL

Head Coach – Brandon LaRocco ’98 The varsity football team returned to the NCS playoffs and completed their season with a 3-6 record including a stellar 3-1 mark in MCAL play. The Braves began the season against three highly regarded opponents in Piedmont, Sacred HeartCathedral, and Bishop O’Dowd. As the saying goes, steel sharpens steel, and the Braves played their best football in October and November.

GIRLS GOLF

Head Coach – Ray Graziani

The roster for the golf team was filled with players in their first year of golf so their wins were not as numerous as many past seasons. However, this team really competed, respected the game and had a lot of fun together. Samantha Tuite ‘20 qualified for the NCS as an individual.

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TENNIS

Head Coach – Jim Reilly Long-time head coach, Jim Reilly guided the team to an 8-5 overall record and a 6-5 mark in the MCAL. The team advanced to the MCAL playoffs. Jenna Curtola ‘20 won the MCAL Singles Championship defeating teammate Parvathi Shanker ‘21 in the finals. Both advanced to the NCS and Jenna was named MCAL Player of the Year, while Parvathi Shanker was named first team All-MCAL.

VOLLEYBALL

Head Coach – Chelsea Reilley

Braves volleyball played a taunting schedule in compiling an 11-13 record overall. However, the volleyball team under first year head coach, Chelsea Reilley had some excellent markers of success as they qualified for the MCAL Playoffs, the NCS Tournament and the State CIF Tournament. Julia Sangiacomo ‘19 was first team All-MCAL.

WATER POLO

Head Coach – Fabian Camacho

The girls water polo team posted a 13-6 overall, which included a 5-0 record and an MCAL regular season championship. The team advanced to the quarterfinals of NCS falling in a heart breaker 10-9 to Alameda. Lizzie Hansen ‘18 was first team All-MCAL. The boys meanwhile also qualified for the MCAL playoffs and the NCS as the posted an overall record of 9-9.

FALL SEASON HIGHLIGHTS Athletic Director George Nessman

• Every Justin-Siena team qualified for the postseason at the league or section level • Volleyball qualified for the CIF State Tournament • Jenna Curtola ‘20 was MCAL Player of the Year • Three Fall teams, football, boys cross country, and girls cross country earned NCS Scholastic Honor Awards for academic achievement • It was announced that Justin-Siena will compete in a newly formed league, the Vine Valley Athletic League. The members of the VVAL starting in 2018-19 will be: JustinSiena, Napa, Vintage, American Canyon, Sonoma Valley, Casa Grande, and Petaluma

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Annual Inter-Lasallian Serve It Up Classic Braves Volleyball hosted the Annual Serve It Up Classic September 22 and 23 in the recently rennovated Clark Gym. Christian Brothers, St Mary’s College High School and Sacred Heart Cathedral Prep joined Justin-Siena for the tournament. The host school rotates yearly between the four Northern California Lasallian schools.

The event began Friday afternoon with all participants engaging in service projects in the Napa area. The student athletes from the different schools shared these duties collectively and in a positive spirit.

The service project activities were followed by sharing dinner together in the Dining Hall. Saturday saw the teams take the floor for games in a round robin format where each school competed once against each other.

WELCOME TO OUR NEWEST HEAD COACHES Coaches are a central component to a thriving athletic program. They commit great energy, effort and time in the service of our student-athletes and teams. Importantly, coaches are role models and leaders encouraging whole student growth and life lessons as seasons unfold. Three new varsity head coaches served Braves students this fall. Chelsea Reilley—Volleyball, Michael Anderson—Cross Country, and Fabian Camacho­—Water Polo are our newest head coaches. We are fortunate to have them as a part of our school community.

MICHAEL ANDERSON Michael Anderson is the new 2017 Boys & Girls Cross-Country (XC) Coach. Coach Anderson was the Assistant Justin-Siena XC and ‘Distance’ Track Coach in 2016-17. Prior to coaching at Justin-Siena, Michael coached XC and track for two years at Randolph-Macon Academy in Front Royal, VA. In addition to coaching, Michael is a Mathematics and Chemistry Instructor.

His daughter, Reagan, is a 4-time SEC Student-Athlete Recipient at Vanderbilt University and will be running eh 800m and 1500m for the Commodores in 2017-18.

CHELSEA REILLEY Chelsea joins Justin-Siena Volleyball with 15 years of playing experience, and 12 years of coaching experience. Her high school playing career started at Archbishop Mitty, where her team won the 2003 State Championship and she earned All-League honors. She continued her playing career at Santa Clara University, where she played outside hitter and defensive specialist.

After an injury forced her to take a break from volleyball, Chelsea decided to play for the SCU club team, where she earned AllAmerican honors and league MVP. She also played for the San Jose State club volleyball team while pursuing her MBA. While there, the team was ranked 1st in the country, and she earned All-League and All-American honors. Her coaching experience includes junior club, high school (Los Altos HS JV and Varsity), and college club (Santa Clara Men’s Club, SJSU Women’s Club, Sonoma State Women’s Club).

FABIAN CAMACHO Coach Camacho has served as the assistant water polo coach at Justin-Siena for two seasons. This year Fabian generously agreed to become the head coach in mid-August when former head coach Joey Doyle accepted a college coaching position.

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STOJACK BREAKS THE FEMALE GRIDDER MOLD Braves Sophomore Jocelyn Stojack has played a lot of different sports, but none as male-dominated as football.

The wide receiver ran the curl route, caught the pass and sidestepped the defender so well, it was hard to tell the Justin-Siena JV football player was of the gender not normally associated with the sport.

Teammates helped up Jocelyn Stojack at the end of her 17-yard catchand-run against Drake two Fridays ago – not so much to ask if she was OK, but to adjust her pads because one had popped out of her jersey.

“That was my first hard hit,” the 5-foot-3, 125-pound sophomore recalled after Monday’s practice. “It didn’t feel hard, but it was exhilarating.

The only thing I could think of was ‘Finally!’”

Stojack had been a cheerleader for the Braves the year before, so it was hard for her male teammates to tackle her like they would each other.

“They were afraid to. They didn’t want to hurt me,” she said. “I had to tell them, ‘Hey, would you rather me get hit in practice with you guys, where you’re in control, or do you want me to get hit for the first time in a game and get taken off guard?’ They were really conflicted with it. They’d say, ‘I’ve been told not to hit girls,’ and I’d say, ‘That’s a good rule, but I’m kind of an exception in practice.’ ” Stojack grew up playing soccer and volleyball and doing ballet, gymnastics and martial arts. She was on her way to becoming a black belt in the latter, but broke her foot before her testing; she still plans to pursue it later.

“I think I tried everything and stuck with what I liked,” she said. “I tried out for cheerleading because they had preseason things and I could make some friends before I started high school, and it was a way to keep my tumbling up.”

The more she watched the football games, though, the more she wanted to be on the field. She told her mother, Noel Lopreore, of her plans after last season.

“She said, ‘No.’ She was afraid of concussions and breaking bones, just getting hurt,” Stojack said. “So I talked her into it by telling her I would train to be a kicker or punter, and then I came back from the first day of practice and told her, ‘Guess what? I’m a wide receiver.’ She just said, ‘OK’ and just kinda went with it. I wanted to be more involved in the game than a kicker or punter because they only come out every so often.

“I’m a Steelers fan and I grew up watching them, so I also wanted to be a wide receiver because of Antonio Brown. I have his number (84).”

She said neither her mother nor her father, Ryan Stojack, is a big football fan, but relatives on Lopreore’s side of the family are huge fans of

BY ANDY WILCOX Napa Valley Register the game.

“My mom says I can continue playing football on the varsity next year,” she said, “but I have to be a kicker or punter because they’re bigger players and I won’t grow as much as them. I’ve been training on kicking with Coach (Jason) Guiducci. I’ve made a few PATs and am working on getting more distance.”

Along with being a JV football assistant coach, Guiducci coaches JustinSiena’s wrestling program and has tried to talk Stojack into trying that sport.

“Coach Guiducci and Coach Edd (Ghiringhelli) want me to wrestle because they think I’d be really good at it, but I think I’m going to take an offseason before softball,” she said.

Stojack plans to stick with softball after playing her first season of it last year for the Justin-Siena varsity squad, first as an outfielder and then as backup catcher. Assisting softball head coach Tim Garcia was JV football head coach Dennis Fechter. “She expressed interest in football,” Fechter recalled. “I told her she needed to get in the weight room with coach Edd Ghiringhelli for the morning workouts, and she was there all the time. I wish we had more athletes that gave the effort she gives to football and the classroom. She is a joy to coach.”

She hit the weights before classes in the spring with a friend who was on the football team, then went to softball games or practices in the afternoon. By summer, she was part of the Braves’ football family.

“They all made me feel really comfortable. They were very accepting of me,” she said, but added that it’s a little strange to “hear my name being screamed in the back” by former cheerleading teammates.

Stojack is already inspiring other girls to try the sport. “The little sister of one of my teammates, who will be a freshman when I’m a senior, wants to be a kicker,” she said. “She plays soccer and she’s good at kicking.”

Perhaps that girl will continue a trend of female kickers at JustinSiena, if Stojack wins the spot next year. For now, she’s happy catching passes as the Braves began to get ready for Saturday’s season finale at Marin Catholic.

“My goal since the beginning of this year is to get points on the board, and our next game is my last opportunity,” she said.

“I’ve been asked if the other team knows I’m a girl,” she added. “I always say that I hope not, because I don’t want them to treat me differently than they would any other opponent. But I think my braids give it away.”

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BY ANDREW BETTENCOURT ’02 Advancement Associate

Honoring a Fallen Brave At Justin-Siena, Homecoming has taken on a life of its own with our current students and is one of the biggest events of the year on our campus. From an Alumni perspective, Homecoming is a much more literal term, where we love that many of our alums “come home” to visit the place that has helped shape their lives.

At Justin-Siena, Homecoming has taken on a life of its own with our current students and is one of the biggest events of the year on our cam-

The occasion began with a beautifully sung prayer from five Advanced

pus. From an Alumni perspective, Homecoming is a much more literal

Choir Students. Andy Bettencourt ’02, Advancement Associate, then

term, where we love that many of our alums “come home” to visit the

gave remarks on behalf of the school. “I can’t tell you how excited I am

place that has helped shape their lives.

to have our current students hear about Sam and what he has meant to

This year, coming home took on an even deeper meaning, as many

so many people, and the incredible things that he did throughout his life.

alums gathered in the Chapel to celebrate the life of Samuel G. Rober-

The motto of our school, ALL HEART, would fit Sam perfectly. Sam was

son Jr. ’01 who tragically passed away in May 2017, after succumbing to

never going to be the biggest, the fastest, or the strongest, but he was go-

health issues that plagued him his entire life.

ing to give you everything he had. That is what our ALL HEART motto is

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all about.”

Next, one of Sam’s dear friends and classmates, Kevin McCarroll ’01, spoke of his memories of Sam and the inspiration that Sam was to all

the lives he touched. Kevin read a poem, the Power of One, that was first

LaRocco ’98, shared how the current football team tries to embody those

introduced to him by Sam. A few lines of the poem, “One step must start

characteristics that Sam displayed in his everyday life. To conclude the

each journey, One word must start each prayer, One hope will raise our

ceremony, on behalf of the school and football team the Robersons were

spirits, One touch can show you care. One voice can speak with wisdom,

gifted a framed jersey with Sam’s number, 21, and name.

One heart can know what’s true, One life can make the difference, You see, it’s up to you!”

Lynn McCarroll, the former Justin-Siena Athletic Director from 1981-

Many of the people attending lingered on to visit in the CBC, sharing stories, memories, and reconnecting with old friends. The spirit of JustinSiena was truly on display as so many alumni were together in remem-

2006, spoke of knowing Sam as a teacher, an Athletic Director, and the

brance of their classmate, teammate, and friend. It was an incredible night

father of his best friend. He recognized Sam’s heart, his ability to connect

for the Roberson family, Sam’s friends, and the Justin-Siena community.

with others, and his drive.

Thank you to all who participated.

Finally, current Justin-Siena Football Coach and alum Brandon

ARMISTICE: PEACE IN BEER

Brewer Gregory Zobel ’09 reflects on a career change that led him to brewing.

During my first career as a production coordinator for 20th Century Fox in LA, I purchased a 1-gallon home-brew kit as a birthday present for my sister Alex. Growing up, we didn’t get along very well and lived in separate homes so the only stipulation that came with this gift was that we had to brew the beer together. After brewing that beer, we were hooked. Thanks to beer, we had found our armistice and a name for our brewery. We started brewing every weekend in my 600 sq. ft. loft in downtown LA and began plans to start our own brewery.

When our late mother Kathryn became ill, we both moved back to Napa to care for her. After her passing in 2015, and given that we had won numerous medals for our beers (30+), we decided to go full throttle on the brewery, finding financing, real estate, and equipment. We opened our doors in August of 2017.

Thinking back to my high school days, I would say I have Jeff Chappell

and Rick Landry to thank for a lot of my brewing success. Brewing essentially is chemistry which is very ironic for me. I failed chemistry twice at Justin-Siena and even went to summer school for it. Like the naive teenager I was, I assumed that since I wanted to work in film I wouldn’t need to use chemistry, which resulted in me not putting effort into the class. When I moved back to Napa to take care of my mother I joined the Napa Homebrewer’s Club and crossed paths with Mr. Landry again.

The brewery is doing well. We are in the middle of our second expansion. The demand for our beer is far higher than we anticipated so we went through a 33% expansion after our first month. Now we are in the middle of a much larger expansion that will increase our capacity by 100%. We still have yet to sell a drop of beer beyond our very busy 2-story taproom and beer garden in Richmond, CA, so this expansion will hopefully allow us to sell kegs to some keystone accounts and to use our new canning line which will be delivered at the beginning of February 2018. justin-siena Avanti

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SHOWING BRAVERY IN CHALLENGING TIMES Enter to learn leave to serve! It’s a Lasallian motto that very much rang true during the wine country fires in October. Many members of our alumni community were directly impacted by the fires, and their lives are forever changed. For others, the call to serve those in need has made a lasting impact.

We were so heartened by the outpour-

and Dry Creek to Silverado, several times

alumni community during those difficult

out to Browns Valley, the Expo, and

weeks. The Braves spirit stretches far and

Coombsville. Juan said, “I was so moved

wide, and its strength was felt especially

by how many people showed up, ready

during those difficult days. Our thoughts

to mobilize. We are part of an incredibly

and prayers continue to be with all of

compassionate community —my grati-

our alumni and alumni families who are

tude runs deep!”

rebuilding. Please know you always have a home at Justin-Siena.

Turning to a creative outlet to process

Neha Sidhu ’17 (far left) came home from Stanford during the fires to check in on her family in American Canyon—

loss, Tanja Jeramaz ’15 whose family was

thankfully all were OK so she answered

significantly impacted by the fires, record-

the call for volunteers for Feed The Firsts.

ed and shared online a version of “Fight

As a former student leader (and Class

Song” to help others affected, if even for

Valedictorian), Neha was eager to lend a

a brief moment. In her post she shared,

hand and received a warm welcome from

“God Bless Braves, Wine Country, and

students and staff as they all got to work

all of us.” Thanks you, Tanja, for sharing

on banners and set-up. Neha was particu-

your gifts with your community.

larly helpful in reaching out to media via

Joey Devine ’17, a freshman at Saint

social media to inform them of the event

Mary’s, teamed up with Juan Mora ’19

to make sure first responders knew about

and his operation of gathering and driving

the invitation. Her efforts resulted in

donations all over the Valley and all the way to Santa Rosa. Juan and Ryan Mulcahy ’18 organized a donation center in Vacaville and assembled a team of more than 15 drivers (with 13 more on standby) and delivered 627 26

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media support by prominent networks. Thanks, Neha!

Alums from every decade were out in force to volunteer as Justin-

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Siena hosted Feed The Firsts on October 15. We couldn’t be more proud of the way so many jumped into action.

A special thank you to the Bassetts (above) of Campus Kitchens who graciously opened their kitchen in the Dining Hall to partner with the many guest chefs and volunteers who descended on campus for Feed The Firsts. Their hospitality and welcome was All Heart! We are lucky to call the Bassetts family, and we are so appreciative of their long hours and giving hearts, especially during this trying time for their own family and business with campus being closed for two weeks. Thank you Tom, Ann, and Ali Bassset ’09.

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4 Senator Bill Dodd ’74 was a steady presence during and in the wake of the wild fires informing, advocating, and serving his community. Senator Dodd attended our Feed the Firsts events and also served up pancakes at a breakfast benefiting survivors and thanking first responders.

His 18th annual Holiday Event was a fundraiser to support The Salvation Army fire relief efforts in the North Bay. For the last 17 years, Senator Dodd’s annual holiday party has raised over 1 million dollars for the Napa community. Event funds were originally directed to The Salva-

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tion Army’s Culinary Training Academy. In light of the fires, Dodd said that 100 percent of this year’s fund-a-need proceeds would be donated to the Salvation Army’s important fire relief efforts to help the community recover from loss of homes, jobs, and income. “Thousands of people have lost everything, and others have been financially impacted by the tragic events. The Salvation Army had a significant presence locally by staffing and feeding thousands of people in shelters as well as feeding many of the first responders,” Dodd said.

We are blessed with our Braves family, and know that we are thinking of each of you especially this season of Advent. May the season of hope bring comfort as we support each other in rebuilding efforts.

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Once a Brave, always a Brave! Alums from every decade showed up at a moment’s notice to volunteer at Feed the Firsts: a meal to thank first responders held on campus on October 15.

1. Cassidy Schoonmaker ‘16, Daiana Bucio ‘12, Brooke Schoonmaker ‘13 2. Tony Kendall ‘79, Cynthia May 3. Sandra Cassayre ‘82, Caroline Bettencourt Gerlomes ‘79, Joe Croxdale ‘79 4. Kara Hart ‘13, Melanie Weiner ‘15, Amanda Mertens ‘13, Mikayla Weiner ‘13 5. Jillian del Arroyo ‘17, Grace Haymond ‘17 6. Conner Donohoe ‘16, James Jordan ‘15.

7. Kathleen Dick Morrison ‘87, Jeanne Doty ‘85 8. Catherine Schimmer ‘71

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Braves World Catch up with other alums!

We love hearing from you and know that your classmates do too­­—so keep the information coming! You may submit updates and information to Advancement Associate Andrew Bettencourt ’02 at abettencourt@justin-siena.org. Be sure to include a photograph too!*

Sheldonian Theatre for graduation, in the tradition of every graduate for the past 400 years.

1972

1998 Caitlin McDermott Tchaikowitiz was selected as a finalist for a Big Apple Award honoring the most outstanding teachers in the

Mark Rappaport was recognized

75,000 teacher strong New York

by the Academy of Motion Picture

City school system. The Big Apple

Arts and Sciences at their annual

Awards celebrate and recognize

Scientific and Technical Awards,

teachers who inspire students,

which is a prequel to the Academy

model great teaching, and enrich

Awards. Mark owns a special

their school community. Caitlin

effects business in Los Angeles

graduated from Boston College

called Creature Effects Inc. and

in 2002 and joined the New York

was a past presenter at one of our

Teaching Fellows in 2003. She has

Film Forums.

taught since then in two locations

1995

in the Bronx. Caitlin is pictured with her husband, Dave, and daughters Isabel Grace (2 mos) and Abigail Rose (4).

Scott Meyer (right) graduated from the University of Oxford with an Advanced Diploma in English History. Prior to Oxford he had earned both a bachelor’s and master’s degree in history from Universities in the United States.

Scott was able to walk through the * Information received after November 15 , 2017, will appear in the next issue of Avanti.

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on December 2. Current JS staff member and alum Andrew Bettencourt ’02 was a groomsmen in the wedding and Brauck Cullen ‘02 was also in attendance (all pictured below).

2006 Jenny Wagner (below right) is a 5th generation wine maker at Caymus for the Emmolo Merlot, a wine first created by her mother Cheryl Wagner. As reported in the Napa Valley Register earlier this year, Jenny’s first ancestors traveled to the Napa Valley by wagon

Kyle Lely (above) was recently

train from Missouri in 1857 They

Taylor Bartolucci, co-directed

featured in an article of Sonoma

were soon followed in the 1880s

the production of “Chicago” put

Valley Sun for his work as a Para-

by the other side of her family,

on by Lucky Penny Productions in

medic and Engineer for Sonoma

the Wagners, and they home-

September. She is also the artistic

Valley Fire and Rescue Authority.

steaded on Howell Mountain. By

director of Lucky Penny.

the 1940s, Jenny’s grandparents, Charlie and Lorna Wagner, had

2002

purchased several acres near the old homestead, and in 1972 they started Caymus Vineyards with Jenny’s father, Chuck. Jenny grew up on the vineyard with her two brothers, Charlie and Joe, and she often spent time at her grandparents’ house, which was on the same property. “Growing up I spent a lot of time in the vineyard and winery,” Jenny said. “When I

May Boeve (above) was recently featured on CNN, along with Bill Nye the Science Guy, discussing Global Warming. May is one of the founders and Executive Director of 350, an organization focused on building clean energy for all and stopping Fossil Fuel production.

Dr. Michael Savino was featured in an article in the Philadelphia Inquirer for the help he gave a woman and her family in coping with her breast cancer diagnosis.

Dr. Savino also recently married to Marissa Albert in New York

Ryan Harrison (right) was featured in the Sacramento Business Journal in the “People on the Move” section. Harrison, who serves as a principal consultant to the California Senate Rules Committee, received the 2017 Distinguished Alumni Rising Star Award from California State University Sacramento. justin-siena Avanti

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was younger I thought I might end

maids included Hillary Smith

Inc. The wedding party included

scored a touchdown in his first

up teaching, but then I gradually

Moreno ’06, sister of the bride

sister of the groom, Sarah Brown

game playing for the Rainbow

fell in love with the idea of making

and Maria Staggs ’08.

’12, and friend Ben Menzel ’11.

Warriors.

wine. I like the physicalness of working in the winery, and the link

Eric Sweigert (former JS instruc-

Mark Castellucci recently com-

to our past is something that I very

tor of History) and his wife, Jamie

pleted his redshirt junior season

much value.” After high school

Hodgkin (former JS instructor

playing baseball for University of

Jenny attended the University of

of English) relocated from their

Montevallo in Alabama, a Division

San Diego and graduated with

teaching posts at Justin-Siena to

2 school. Mark started 11 games,

a major in business administra-

Barcelona, Spain as Eric pursues a

appeared in 25 and batted .233,

tion and a minor in Spanish and

master’s degree.

hit a homerun, had 12 RBIs, and a

started full time at the winery in 2010. By 2014, she’d taken over the Emmolo wine label under her

.982 fielding percentage.

2009

Michael Guzman recently completed his senior year at UCLA.

father’s tutelage. “I oversee Em-

Guzman played tennis all 4 years

molo, but I also work closely with my dad and brother, Charlie, My

Megan Castellucci recently

dad still runs Caymus, and Charlie

completed her first season as the

leads other wines in our portfolio,

Assistant General Manager of the

including Conundrum, Mer Soleil

San Rafael Pacifics, an indepen-

and Red Schooner,” Jenny added.

dent professional minor league

“Together, we support each other’s

baseball team that plays in the

projects and strategize about

Pacific Association of Professional

everything from the creation of

Baseball Clubs. Next season you’ll

new wines to the development

find her with the Sonoma Stomp-

of vineyard sites in diverse parts

ers.

at UCLA.

of California. I plan to remain focused on making merlot and

Clarence Say (above) finished

Chelsea Lazzarri was named co-

sauvignon blanc and will continue

his M.A. in Teaching at Christian

ordinator for media and commu-

sourcing fruit mostly from my Em-

Brothers University in Memphis,

nity relations at Sonoma Raceway.

molo grandparents’ land,” Jenny

TN in June 2016, as part of the

Before accepting this position,

Sean F. Ryan (above) gradu-

said. “In terms of new varietals,

LANCE (Lasallian Alliance of New

Chelsea worked as a Media Rela-

ated Magna Cum Laude from

I’m not planning to introduce

Catholic Educators) Cohort 12.

tions intern at the Raceway.

Saint Mary’s College with a BS in

anything right now – I’m working

Answering the call to serve, he

on one fun, small project, but I

volunteered with the Peace Corps,

don’t anticipate that it will become

teaching in Thailand.

a primary focus for Emmolo.”

2008

Economics. He was inducted into

2013

2011

honor society, as well as Omicron Delta Epsilon, the international honor society for economics. Sean is now continuing his education at

Alyson Smith and Andrew

Estefany Yactayo Delgado last

Erickson of San Diego were wed

June at St. John the Baptist

August 13, in San Diego. The

Catholic Church. Scott is pursu-

bride is the daughter of Founda-

ing a Bachelor of Science degree

tion Board member, DJ Smith and

at CSU Sacramento, and plans to

Marcus Armstrong-Brown is

Diane Smith. Alyson works for the

continue through doctoral studies.

currently in his first season playing

San Diego Unified School District

He works part time at his family’s

for the University of Hawaii on

as a second grade teacher. Brides-

business, Brown’s Family Daycare,

an athletic scholarship. Marcus

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Phi, the nation’s oldest and most selective all-discipline collegiate

Scott Brown married Medalit

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the honor society of Phi Kappa

Pepperdine University School of Law, where he started this fall.

Rebecca Schwartz (above) was

the team to back-to-back CCAA

the Valedictorian for the Class of

tournament championships. Grant

2017 at Cornell University and was

is currently finishing up his studies

mentioned by name by former

at Chico State.

Vice President Joe Biden, the commencement speaker at the ceremony.

2014

Konrad Waschkies returned to India Medaris just finished her

walk the halls of Justin-Siena

senior volleyball season at Macal-

recently, where he spent his “Ju-

ester College. India led the team

nior” year of high school studying

in Kills last year and had 341 kills,

abroad from his home in Germany.

placing 2nd this year.

Konrad has since gone on to earn a spot at the prestigious University of Gottingen Medical School where he is studying to be an orthopedic surgeon.

2015

Haley Cremen was recently initiBrandon Weaver is currently play-

ated into the Honor Society of Phi

ing in his senior season for the UC

Kappa Phi, the nation’s oldest all-

Alison Deming was named to the

Davis Football team. Brandon is

discipline collegiate honor society.

Dean’s List in the Fall of 2016 at

majoring in Mechanical Engineering.

She was initiated at Chico State,

Diano Pachote was recently fea-

where she is currently a senior.

tured in the Chapman University

Grant Wright (below) was re-

school newspaper for his work

cently featured in a blog by Vince

on the field as a captain of the

D’Adamo ‘91 on his website. Grant

football team, and off the field for

pitched the last two years for Chi-

his 20 hours a week of community

co State’s Baseball team, helping

volunteer service. Diano was one

Colorado University Boulder.

of 146 nominees for the Allstate Good Works team, which honors players for “their dedication to volunteerism and enriching the lives of others.”

Continuing a call to lead that was fostered at the Home of the Braves, senior Genny Say (far right) is serving as Student Body President at the University of Mary in Bismarck, ND.

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2016 Jack England (right) had a part

Teah Celestin (above) attended a

in the movie “American Wrestler:

graduate course trip to Cuba for

The Wizard” wrestling the film’s

a week. The trip was centered in

protagonist. Jack was able to attend

Old Town Havana, and enabled

the premiere in Sonoma with some

her to see up close and personal

former wrestling teammates and

the culture and struggles of Cuba.

coaches.

Teah also researched and gave a presentation on the different

Josh Jackson (below) was drafted

aspects of Cuba.

#4 overall in the NBA Draft by the Phoenix Suns. Playing in the NBA Summer League, Josh was named

Kathleen Scavo secured a spot and competed in the LPGA’s Portland Classic by capturing medalist honors in the Portland Classic Amateur Open, shooting a 4 under par 68..

She is currently in her junior year at the University of Oregon on an athMorgan Malloy is playing her 2nd year on the Saint Mary’s Gaels Women’s Basketball team and this year is on a full scholarship. Morgan was also named to the West Coast Conference Commissioner’s Honor Roll for the 2016-2017 season.

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letic scholarship for Golf. Scavo was also named Women’s Golf Coaches Association All-American Scholar Team for the 2016-17 academic year, as well as to the 2nd team AllPac 12 Academic Team.

to the All Summer League First Team.

Dominique Shelton (above) transferred to Mississippi Valley State, and is playing football on an athletic scholarship. Dominique spent his freshman season at Santa Barbara City College playing Defensive Back, the same position he is playing for Mississippi Valley State. This year he played in 9 games and had 8 tackles.

2017

Abu Kigab was an instrumental part of a Team Canada team that took Gold in the U-19 FIBA Basketball Championships this summer. Abu will play basketball this season at the University of Oregon on an athletic scholarship.

Allyssa Mick-McKinzie will be on the Napa Valley College Women’s

Alumni

at Night

Make sure you are on our email list to know about all the Alumni events and activities. Join us for our next gathering on Thursday, December 21 at The Westin Verasa in Napa. From 5:30-7:30 pm, enjoy light appetizers and the first round on Justin-Siena!

Lauren Johnson (below) was

Basketball team this year. Allyssa

named a recipient of the Na-

was named All League Honorable

tional Federation of Independent

Mention as well as a finalist for

RSVP ON THE ALUMNI FACEBOOK PAGE:

Business grant. With the help of

Defensive Player of the Year in

WWW.FACEBOOK.COM/JUSTINSIENAALUMNI

fellow alum Stella Hewitt ‘17,

Napa County her senior year at

Lauren was one of 7 California

Justin-Siena.

high school students to receive the grant.

SHARE YOUR NEWS Are you an alum (or, do you know an alum) with some news or an update to share? We would love to include you in the next issue in print or online. Contact Advancement Associate Andrew Bettencourt ’02 with your news and photos. He can be reached at abettencourt@justin-siena.org.

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In Memory

Our thoughts and prayers are with these Braves.

’86, John ’77+, and Mark, passed

Mary Ellen Wahle passed away

NCS Champion Braves Football

away in April just days before her

peacefully on April 15, 2017. Mary

team, and went on to an incredible

88th birthday.

Ellen is survived by, her children Margaret ’86 and Tim ’88,

life in the Arts. Prior to Justin-Siena, Sam twice survived Leukemia

Loretta Irene Rota passed away

and granddaughters Grace ’18,

Bruce Anderton ’73 passed away

and later in life became a cham-

on December 3, 2017. Loretta is

Gretchen, and Samantha.

on July 8, 2017. Bruce, a native Na-

pion for bone marrow donors and

the mother of Jacqueline Hartley,

pan, went to St. John the Baptist

started the Make me a Match

Marilyn Erwin, and Joseph Rota

Jim Hunt, who taught at Justin-

Catholic School and Justin-Siena

Foundation where he pushed and

’77.

Siena in 1976-77, passed away this

High School. In his life, he worked

campaigned to generate bone

for Caltrans, as a Supervisor at

marrow donors, particularly for

Elizabeth (Betty) Van Winden

McDonalds, as a contractor, and

African Americans.

passed away on July 2, 2017.

for Ace Hardware.

Christopher Wright ’82 passed away on the morning of December 1, 2017, in Elko, Nevada. Chris was the loving father of three daughters, courney, Elizabeth, and Morgan Stephen Pelkan ’83 passed away peacefully this past March in Kirkland, WA, with family by his side.

Steve is survived by his mother, Betsy Pelkan, wife Pamela, as well as siblings, Karl ’77, Kathleen ’79, and Alexandra ’87.

Dr. Ann Marie Corbett Neuhaus ’86, passed away on July 5th, 2017. After an outstanding athletic career at Justin-Siena, Ann went on to Santa Clara University on a full academic/basketball scholarship, graduating in 1990 with a Bachelor of Science degree in Biology. She received her Medical degree from UCSF in 1994 and began a 6-year residency at UC Davis. Ann worked as a surgeon for Kaiser in Sacramento for the balance of her career.

Sam Roberson ’01 passed away on May 21, 2017 after contracting pneumonia. Complications from the illness turned out to be too much for Sam’s new organs. Sam 34

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year at the age of 72.

Betty is survived by her husband

In Sympathy

of nearly 59 years, Adrian, her

Our thoughts and prayers are with these Braves.

Mary P. Donohoe died peacefully

John Granado died peacefully on February 12, 2017 at home. Only four months later his wife and former Justin-Siena faculty member, Tonita Granado passed away on June 2. John and Tonita are survived by their children, John, Nick, Annette ’70, Joel ’78, and David ’80.

Eloise Rota died at home on October 28, 2017. She is survived by her husband Ernie, her daughter Leslie. Eloise was predeceased by her son Robert ’70.

Longtime Napa resident, Helen Zerba died peacefully this past January surrounded by family.

Helen is the mother of Donna ’72, Timothy, Tami, Frank, Mary Zerba, and twins Mark and Matthew.

Lois Seibert, mother of Kelly ’75, Kevin, Ellen ’83, and Paul ’85 passed away earlier this year after a long battle with Leukemia.

Clementina Biale, mother of Sandra Bob ’76 and wife Wendy Lann

daughter Lesette ’79, son James ’82, and daughter Sonja ’87.

in Napa on September 13. Mary is the mother of Thomas ’79, Diane ’80, and Margaret ’81.

ANNUAL REPORT 2016–2017

annual report

Honor Roll of Donors We are grateful for the following parents, alumni, alumni parents, grandparents, faculty, staff, friends, and businesses who contributed financial support to Justin-Siena between July 1, 2016 and June 30, 2017.

Each donor made a gift for which no goods or services were received in return for their donation to Justin-Siena. These gifts make a significant difference, enriching the programs and experiences available to each student. We appreciate all who are included in this Honor Roll of Donors and are grateful each has chosen to support the students and mission of Justin-Siena.

Founder’s Society $25,000 +

Leadership Society $5,000 - $9,999

Mr. John Dierking and Mrs. Lisa A. Marino Dierking ‘87 Mr. and Mrs. James A. Gamble Ms. Violet Grgich ‘83 Grieve Family Trust Mr. and Mrs. David S. Phinney Mr. and Mrs. David Preimesberger Mr. and Mrs. John S. Reynolds Mr. and Mrs. Robert R. Torkelson

Mr. and Mrs. William J. Agee Mr. and Mrs. Richard Allen Dr. and Mrs. Alok K. Bose Mr. and Mrs. Erich Bradley Mr. and Mrs. Mickey Breen Cork Supply USA De La Salle Institute Dr. and Mrs. John F. Dermody Mr. Jon Favreau and Dr. Joya T. Arcneaux Favreau ‘88 Mr. and Mrs. David R. Grieve Harris and Eliza Kempner Fund Kiwanis Club of Napa Foundation Mr. and Mrs. Timothy P. Malloy ‘87 Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Oberting Mr. and Mrs. Michael J. Sangiacomo ‘87 The Albertsons Companies Foundation Mr. John Dillon and Mrs. Yelena Wells

Trustee Society $10,000 - $24,999 Mr. and Mrs. Mark R. Aubert Ms. Judy Barrett Mr. and Mrs. Garrett Busch Dr. David J. Danzeisen and Dr. Kathryn Holder Mr. and Mrs. Michael B. Gallagher Mr. Miljenko Grgich Mr. and Mrs. Shawn P. Guttersen Mr. and Mrs. Rolando Herrera Mr. Thomas P. Kenefick Lasallian Christian Brothers Foundation Mr. and Mrs. Michael Minigan Sisters of St. Dominic, Congregation of the Most Holy Name

President’s Circle $1,500 - $4,999 Mr. Jim Anderson and Mrs. Courtney Andrain Mr. and Mrs. Melvin L. Atchison Ms. Teresa Bonzani, MD Dr. John B. Bosetti ‘78 and

Dr. Nancy Jameson Dr. Jeffrey R. Breneisen and Dr. Kimberly Breneisen Dr. and Mrs. Edward Cain Mr. Thomas F. Carey ‘86 and Mrs. Kristi Carey Mr. Robert D. Cherry and Mrs. Clarice Turner Mr. and Mrs. John N. Craig Mr. Brett deLeuze ‘83 and Mrs. Natalie deLeuze Mr. and Mrs. Michael E. Delonis Mr. and Mrs. Dale Downing Dr. and Mrs. Matthew D. Duncan Mr. Thomas Durante ‘93 and Mrs. Lea Durante Mr. and Mrs. James Farris Mr. and Mrs. David L. Fitzgerald Mr. and Mrs. Tom A. Giovannoni ‘82 Mr. Patrick J. Gleeson ‘85 and Mrs. Pamela Gleeson Mr. and Mrs. Dennis Groth Mr. and Mrs. Kevin Hagberg Mr. and Mrs. Fadi M. Halabi Mr. Lester Hardy and Mrs. Janet Pagano Mr. Stephen Havlek and Ms. Laura Nicholas Havlek ‘89 Mr. and Mrs. Paul Herriott Mr. and Mrs. Danny E. Hoffert

Mr. and Mrs. Greg Holquist Dr. and Mrs. Manly Hyde Mr. and Mrs. Robert T. Jordan Mr. and Mrs. Edward Kaufmann, Jr. Mr. and Mrs. Nicholas Kenaston Dr. and Mrs. Norman Lee Mr. and Mrs. Mark Lenz Ms. Kathryn Leonardini Mr. Brad Rey and Mrs. Jill Levy Malloy Imrie & Vasconi Insurance Services, LLC Mr. and Mrs. James J. Marchi Mr. John Mauro and Mrs. Sofia Fedotova Mr. and Mrs. Walter A. Mickens Mr. and Mrs. Ladd Miyasaki Mr. George Monteverdi ‘86 and Mrs. Manbin Monteverdi Mr. and Mrs. Luc Morlet Mr. Dustin Mowe and Mrs. Renee Mowe Col. Justin Nast and Dr. Elizabeth Durkin Ms. Ramona Nicholson ‘81 North Napa Rotary Mr. and Mrs. Richard H. Osgood Mr. David Perata ‘80 and Mrs. Andrea Perata PG&E Corporation - Campaign for the Community

Our Golden Gala at Greystone on April 8, 2017, was an incredible celebration of our Lasallian and Dominican heritage and fifty years of excellence!

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Mr. Paul Quinones and Mrs. Piper Murray Quinones ‘83 Mr. and Mrs. Russell A. Ricetti Ms. Antoinette Roberts Mr. and Mrs. Ronald Rosenbrand Rotary Club of Napa Dr. Paul Row and Dr. Linda Row Sangiacomo Family Vineyards Mr. Steiner J. Schaufel ‘82 and Mrs. Annelise Schaufel Shannon Lemieux Memorial Fund Mr. Tower C. Snow, Jr. Mr. and Mrs. Michael J. Soldati Mr. and Mrs. Arthur Spencer Mr. Armando Suarez-Baez and Mrs. Claudia Pulido Suarez Mr. and Mrs. Brian E. Sullivan Dr. Artoteles Tandinco and Dr. Imelda Tandinco The Patrick Savage Memorial Corporation Mr. and Mrs. Michael J. Vlaming Mr. and Mrs. John Thomas Williams Mr. and Mrs. Todd Zeiter Mr. and Mrs. Michael Zheng

Principal’s Circle $750 - $1,499 Mr. and Mrs. Edward P. Allen Mr. Stephen F. Andres ‘02 and Mrs. Noelle Wesolek Andres ‘03 Ms. Stephanie V. Beaurain Mr. and Mrs. John Bordelon Mr. and Mrs. John Bouldt Mr. and Mrs. Jeffrey B. Ceccatti Mr. and Mrs. Michael Cepeda Mr. and Mrs. Michael Coleman Mr. James E. Collins ‘77 and Mrs. Dorothea McFarland Mr. and Mrs. Scott Copple Mr. and Mrs. Larry K. Cronwall Mr. and Mrs. Kevin P. Daw ‘75 Mr. and Mrs. Michael R. DeBlauw Mr. and Mrs. Paul Dold Mr. Andrew Euser ‘78 and Mrs. Mary Bettencourt Euser ‘77 Franz W. Sichel Foundation Mrs. Alma D. Gallegos Mr. and Mrs. Walter J. Garcia Grgich Hills Estate Mr. and Mrs. Donald Hart Mr. and Mrs. Richard P. Janese, Sr. Mr. and Mrs. Robert J. Jennings Jimmy Vasser Chevrolet Toyota Kiwanis Club of Greater Napa Mr. and Mrs. Todd Lee Mr. Daniel D. Lemieux ‘73 and Mrs. Lori Lemieux Ms. Leila P. Lyons Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Malloy Mr. Darren Maloney ‘87 Mary’s Pizza Shack Mr. and Mrs. Michael T. McClure Mr. and Mrs. Thomas McDermott Mr. Kevin Melancon MUFG Union Bank

Mr. and Mrs. Craig T. Musgrave Napa County Bar Association Napa Parlor No. 62 - Native Sons of the Golden West Mr. and Mrs. George Nessman Mr. and Mrs. Kevin O’Neill Mr. and Mrs. Kenneth A. Palla Mr. Daniel Priest Ms. Rosemarie Quinlan Rabobank Mr. and Mrs. Timothy Reid Robert H. Zeller, Attorney at Law Mr. Jess A. Romero Mr. and Mrs. William Rossi ‘71 Mr. and Mrs. Alex Ryan Mr. and Mrs. Morgan Sanders Mr. and Mrs. Angelo Sangiacomo Mr. Matt Schiefferly and Mrs. Shannon O’Shaughnessy Dr. Michael Shifflett ‘71 and Mrs. Susan Ianziti Shifflett ‘72 Mr. Gregory Sinclair ‘99 and Mrs. Jill Woolley Sinclair ‘99 Mr. and Mrs. D.J. Smith Mr. and Mrs. Richard M. Stockand Mr. and Mrs. Rudy von Strasser Mr. and Mrs. John Wilkinson Ms. Diane B. Wilsey Mr. Lawrence B. Zuntz

Red and Blue Club $1 - $749 Mr. Timothy D. Aboudara ‘73 and Mrs. Leslie Aboudara Mr. and Mrs. John C. Adamo Mr. Robert Faber and Mrs. Lynn Adamo ‘75 Mr. and Mrs. Leo Adiz Mr. and Mrs. John A. Adriance Ms. Megan Alexander-Short ‘07 Mr. and Mrs. Alonso Alvarado Padilla Ms. Sandra Alvarez ‘93 Amazon Foundation American Legion Auxiliary Napa Unit #113 Mr. and Mrs. Michael D. Anderson Mr. Naufahu Anitoni ‘15 Mr. Mike Ashauer and Mrs. Patricia Andersen Ashauer ‘79 Athletic Feat, Inc. Audia Group LLC Ms. Marion M. Ault Mr. and Mrs. Fernando Ayvar Mr. and Mrs. Robert Bailey Mr. James T. Bailey Bank of America Foundation Bank of Napa Mr. Jeffrey Baptista ‘84 and Mrs. Susan Sheela Baptista ‘82 Mr. and Mrs. Hector W. Barba Barnett Vineyards Mr. and Mrs. Chris Bartalotti Mr. and Mrs. Crandall Bates Mr. Richard Batt and Mrs. Katherine Bettencourt Batt ‘78 Ms. Deidre H. Bell Ms. Norma Beltrami Mrs. Virginia Benninghoff

Mr. and Mrs. Lawrence S. Berger Mr. and Mrs. Christopher Berghout Mr. John D. Bertone Mr. and Mrs. Ralph D. Bettencourt Mrs. Mary Bettencourt Mr. Andrew Bettencourt ‘02 Mr. and Mrs. Charles Boles Mr. Paul Bologna Ms. Julie Bordelon Sister Patricia Boss, OP Mr. Donald Botill and Mrs. Janet Merry Botill ‘72 Mr. and Mrs. Dionisios V. Bouzos Mr. and Mrs. Stan Boyd Mr. and Mrs. Michael T. Brady Mr. and Mrs. Jay Brazil Mr. and Mrs. Lawrence K. Brehm Mr. and Mrs. Richard J. Bremer Mr. and Mrs. Richard Brockmeyer Mr. and Mrs. Edmond F. Brovelli, Jr. Mr. and Mrs. David W. Brown Mr. and Mrs. Michael Butler Mrs. Megan K. Cadigan Mr. and Mrs. Martin L. Campbell Campus Kitchens, LLC Mr. and Mrs. Enrique Carmona-Hernandez Mr. Benjamin Caron and Mrs. Katherine D’Adamo Caron ‘77 Mr. and Mrs. Garry L. Carpenter Ms. Jane Andrea Carpignano ‘72 Mr. Scott E. Carter Mr. Paul Casagrande Mr. Brian G. Cassayre ‘98 and Mrs. Brittany Cassayre Mr. and Mrs. Paul Cassayre Mr. and Mrs. James Cassayre Mr. and Mrs. David Castleberry Mrs. Yolanda Castorena ‘71 CDS Strategy Consulting

Mr. and Mrs. Anthony Celaya Mr. Jeffrey E. Chappell Chevron Corporation Matching Gifts Program Mr. and Mrs. Antonio R. Chopitea Mr. Michael H. Chouinard and Mrs. Francine Perata Chouinard ‘75 Mr. and Mrs. David Ciabattari Ms. Georgine A. Clarke Mr. Francis Connelly and Mrs. Shannon A. Maher Connelly ‘79 Mr. James J. Conners and Dr. Beth Nolan Conners ‘84 Mr. and Mrs. Jeff Conway Mr. and Mrs. Derald D. Cook Mr. Adam Corbin and Mrs. Kristin Blum Corbin ‘86 Mr. and Mrs. Stan Cordero Mr. and Mrs. Juan M. Corona Mr. and Mrs. Terrance L. Cosgrove Mr. and Mrs. Richard M. Cotruvo Mrs. Dorothy Cowger Mrs. Codie Cox Mr. and Mrs. Heath R. Craig Mr. and Mrs. Donald Crow Mr. Brauck Cullen ‘02 Mr. Robert C. Curtis ‘01 and Mrs. Aimee Christensen Curtis ‘01 Mr. and Mrs. Gemy D’Adamo Mr. Luigi Dagnino and Mrs. Franccesca Farfan Mr. and Mrs. Richard Dalen Mr. John Davis Mr. James Day ‘72 Mr. Joshua DeBonis ‘98 and Mrs. Elizabeth Pecha DeBonis ‘03 Mr. Robert Decius and Mrs. Dianne Perata Decius ‘79 Ms. Barbara Decius Mr. and Mrs. Tracy S. Del Dotto

Note: We make every effort to assure all donors are properly listed in our report. If your name was inadvertently left out or listed incorrectly, we apologize.

Please contact the Advancement Office at 707.255.0950 ext. 628 to advise us of this error. Thank you.

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Ms. Cassandra Depew ‘05 Mr. Joseph Devine and Mrs. Tracy Desrociers Devine ‘78 Mr. and Mrs. Joel Diaz Mr. and Mrs. Eugene M. Dick Mr. and Mrs. Joseph A. DiGiacomo Mr. and Mrs. Vince D. Dito Mr. Brian R. Dodd ‘02 and Mrs. Olivia Everett Dodd ‘04 Ms. Margaret Doherty Ms. Michele Dore Mr. Michael J. Douglass Mr. and Mrs. Dennis E. Drummond Mr. Donald Du Bain Mr. William Dugan and Mrs. Patricia Dugan Mr. and Mrs. John Dunbar Mr. Gregory Durbin ‘75 Mrs. Emily Dutton Mr. and Mrs. Jonathan Dyer Mr. and Mrs. Brian H. Eagle Mr. and Mrs. Kenneth Elmore Mrs. Cathy Zeller Erickson ‘70 and Mr. Jeffrey Erickson Mr. and Mrs. Christopher Estes Mr. and Mrs. David C. Evans Mr. Eric Ewing Mr. and Mrs. C. Edwin Farver Ms. Mary Jane Fay Mr. and Mrs. Dennis Fechter Mr. Christopher S. Fidler ‘02 and Mrs. Stephanie Quinlan Fidler ‘97 Mr. and Mrs. Franco Finn Mr. and Mrs. Thomas P. Flaherty Mr. and Mrs. Ramiro Flores Mr. John C. Foley Mr. and Mrs. David L. Forsythe Mr. and Mrs. William Foster Mr. and Mrs. Tim Garcia Mr. and Mrs. Robert Garcia ‘80 Mr. and Mrs. George Gardner, Jr. Mr. and Mrs. Robert M. Gardner

Ms. Berenice Garvan Ms. Susan E. Gavinski Mr. Jeffrey Gerlomes and Mrs. Caroline Bettencourt Gerlomes ‘79 Mr. James Gholson and Mrs. Laura Gianelli Gholson ‘77 Mr. and Mrs. Gerald Giaquinta, Ph.D. Mr. and Mrs. Ted Giaquinto Mr. Robert Gibbs and Mrs. Gillian Gibbs Mrs. Elaine Cogan Gilbert ‘76 and Mr. Allyn Gilbert ‘75 Ms. Nancy J. Gilliland Mr. Michael Giovannoni ‘81 and Mrs. Catherine VanWinden Giovannoni ‘83 Mr. Harry Giusti ‘75 Ms. Sarah E. Goble Mr. and Mrs. Douglas Gomez Mr. James A. Gonzalez and Dr. Susana Gonzalez Ms. Ann Goodsell Mr. and Mrs. Ronnie Gray Ms. Jennifer Greenway Mr. and Mrs. Adolfo Guevara Mr. Jason Guiducci and Mrs. Kristen DePasquale Guiducci ‘93 Mr. and Mrs. Gerald P. Hallahan Mr. and Mrs. Daryl Halls Mr. and Mrs. Clel Harr Mr. and Mrs. Steve Harr Mr. William J. Harris Ms. Heidi Harrison Mr. and Mrs. Mark Hautala Mr. Justin Hayes Mr. and Mrs. Troy R. Heathcote Mr. Lain Hensley and Mrs. Jean Korte Hensley ‘88 Ms. Mary Pat Hepp Mr. and Mrs. Jose Herrera Mr. and Mrs. Alexander N. Hesser Mr. and Mrs. Steven M. Heun ‘83 Mr. and Mrs. Robert A. Hewitt, III

The Chapel renovation project reached completion and is now home to the beautiful Beatitudes stained glass windows.

Mr. Thom McDermott marked his retirement by receiving the Distinguished Lasallian Educator Award at the Founders Day Mass. He is pictured with Trustee Br. George Van Grieken ’70.

Mr. and Mrs. Andrew W. Hodges, Ph.D. Ms. Jamie Lee Hodgkin Mr. Paul M. Hoff ‘70 and Mrs. Kathryn Shifflett Hoff ‘70 Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Holsen Holy Family Community Ms. Laura Holzkamp Mr. and Mrs. Don J. Huffman Jr. Mr. and Mrs. Todd J. Humphries Mr. and Mrs. George Hunt Mr. Bret Hyatt and Mrs. Kelly Squier Hyatt ‘80 Intel Corporation Mr. and Mrs. Stephen R. Iund Dr. and Mrs. Mark E. Jacobson Mr. and Mrs. Richard P. Janese, Jr. Ms. Dorothy V. Jensen Mr. and Mrs. Ivo Jeramaz Dr. Curtis J. Johnson and Mrs. Elizabeth Thompson Ms. Luisa Jojola ‘10 Mr. and Mrs. Leland Jones Mr. Stephen T. Jones ‘02 and Ms. Mary Yates Jones ‘02 Mr. and Mrs. William P. Jovick Mr. and Mrs. Kevin Kalten Ms. Bonnie L. Karrigan Ms. Claudia Karush Mr. and Mrs. William L. Kastner Brother Conrad Kearney, FSC Mr. and Mrs. Charles Weakley Mrs. Betty J. Kelly Mr. and Mrs. Ronald Kiedrowski Mr. Randall Kingsford and Mrs. Andrea Clark Kingsford ‘90 Mr. Patrick Kiser ‘84 Mr. and Mrs. William A. Kiser Mr. and Mrs. Rodger G. Klement Mr. and Mrs. Gregory T. Kopra Mr. and Mrs. John H. Korte Mr. and Mrs. Ken Kunst Ms. Lori M. Kunst ‘17

Mr. John La Voie ‘90 and Mrs. Caroline La Voie Lafitte Cork & Capsule Mr. and Mrs. Dennis M. Landis Mr. and Mrs. Richard J. Landry Ms. Kelly Lann ‘84 Mr. Brandon C. LaRocco ‘98 and Mrs. Miranda Welsh LaRocco ‘01 Mr. and Mrs. Dan Legg Mr. and Mrs. Paul R. Lemieux Mrs. Xiaozhen Li and Mr. Ziming Li Linda Law Clark, Attorney at Law Ms. Janet Llana Mr. and Mrs. Timothy Long Mr. and Mrs. Jeremy P. Lowe Mr. and Mrs. Chad S. Macaulay, Sr. Mr. and Mrs. Gerald Marino Mr. and Mrs. Mitchel Marquez Ms. Tracy Martin Mr. and Mrs. Frank M. Mason Mr. David Mattos and Mrs. Linda Wojcik Mattos ‘72 Dr. and Mrs. Mark Maus Mr. and Mrs. Gregory Mayo Mr. Aaron J. McAlister ‘91 and Mrs. Kimberly McAlister Commander Douglas A. McCann ‘77 and Mrs. Catherine Storman McCann ‘77 Mr. and Mrs. Ray A. McCann Mr. Matt McGinty Mr. and Mrs. Kevin McGovern Mr. and Mrs. Bill Mcguire Mr. William McKoy Mr. Thomas C. McWilliams ‘88 and Ms. Angela Higgins McWilliams ‘88 Megsam Corporation Mr. and Mrs. James S. Mello Mr. Adan Mendoza Mr. and Mrs. Stephen H. Meyer Ms. Kathleen E. Mick Mr. and Mrs. Jay Miller

Note: We make every effort to assure all donors are properly listed in our report. If your name was inadvertently left out or listed incorrectly, we apologize.

Please contact the Advancement Office at 707.255.0950 ext. 628 to advise us of this error. Thank you.

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2017 Homecoming Court (l–r): Robert Batt ‘18, Melissa Corona ‘18, Rahim Burdette ‘18, Natalie Gulrajani ‘18, Queen Juliette Nast ‘18, King Hakushin Cho ‘18, Jack Sullivan ‘18, Catherine Flaherty ‘18, Marlon Washington II ‘18, Verenice Tapia ‘18, Ret Torkelson ‘18, Ally Jackson ‘18, Jack Brown ‘18, Kendall Martin ‘18, Hannah Brudney ‘18, Michael Rupprecht ‘18

Minneapolis Foundation Mr. and Mrs. Joel Miroglio ‘78 Mr. and Mrs. Alan Mispagel Mr. John Mitchell and Mrs. Christine Heide Mitchell ‘83 Ms. Eileen M. Mize Mr. Bart Moore ‘03 Mr. Craig M. Moreno ‘70 and Mrs. Louise Goodin Moreno ‘75 Mr. and Mrs. Patrick Mulcahy Mr. Neil F. Murphy Mutual of America Foundation Ms. Jo Ann Myers Napa Valley Community Foundation Napa Valley Horsemen’s Association Mr. Ronald Nasuti ‘73 Ms. Lorraine M. Negri NG: The Next Generation of Wine Rev. Chinh Nguyen Ms. Patricia M. Nickerson Mr. and Mrs. Felipe Nieto Mr. and Mrs. Angelo A. Nogara Mr. Salvatore Nogara and Mrs. Cleopatra Nogara Mr. and Mrs. Dennis Noonan Sister Brigid Noonan, O.P. Mr. and Mrs. Francisco Pachote Ms. Cynthia Paniagua ‘75 Mr. Scott Parker and Mrs. Alicia Parker Mrs. Kathryn Partridge ‘01 Mr. and Mrs. Dennis J. Pedisich Pettigrew & Sons Casket Company Mr. Louis F. Pierotti ‘72 Mr. and Mrs. Manuel Pires Mr. Christian Platt ‘10 Plumpjack Winery Mr. Peter J. Potrebic and Mrs. Jodie Hunt Mr. Jake M. Potrebic ‘17 Mr. Matt Powell and Mrs. Jamie Powell Mr. and Mrs. Gary Prince ‘79 Mr. and Mrs. John L. Prince Mr. and Mrs. John Prittie Mr. Jacob R. Prittie ‘17

Project Graduation, Inc. Mr. Lawrence Puck Mr. and Mrs. Michael Quast Mr. Aron Quinlan ‘93 Mr. Kenneth Radford and Mrs. Kim Reilly Radford ‘85 Mr. and Mrs. Robert N. Radovan Mr. and Mrs. Simon C. Rebullida Mr. Winthrop Reis and Mrs. Marie Van Winden Reis ‘78 Mr. and Mrs. John P. Reynoso Mr. and Mrs. Jeff Richied Mr. and Mrs. Douglas Roberts Mr. and Mrs. Edwin Robles Mr. Robert F. Roche Mr. and Mrs. James L. Rong Mr. and Mrs. Ned Roscoe Mr. and Mrs. David Ross Ms. Dorothy Rossi Mr. and Mrs. Dino Rossini Mr. and Mrs. Ernest A. Rota Ms. Nathaly Ruiz Mr. and Mrs. Eric M. Rundquist Mr. Kevin Ryan and Mrs. Lynn Bozzini Ryan ‘85 Ms. Jessica Ryder ‘03 Mr. Steve Sabillo and Mrs. Mary Romero Sabillo ‘84 Ms. Gabriella Salva ‘11 Mr. Michael Savino ‘02 Mrs. Carleen Holland Sawires ‘84 and Mr. Kalim Sawires Mr. Brent Schmeling and Mrs. Alisa M. Clark Schmeling ‘84 Mr. and Mrs. Matthew Schmitz ‘01 Mr. and Mrs. Stan G. Schmutz Mr. Christopher Schofield ‘83 Mr. and Mrs. Mark Shaffner Mr. and Mrs. Gary E. Shanks Mr. Gery Short and Ms. Rosanne Alexander Ms. Eileen Simmons Mr. and Mrs. Raymond Simone Dr. and Mrs. Gordon Sinclair

Mr. and Mrs. Bret P. Skillings Ms. Donna M. Slate Brother Kevin M. Slate, FSC Ms. Windee Smith Mr. Morgan Smith Mr. and Mrs. Juan Solorio Mr. and Mrs. Ivo Spalatin Ms. Kathy Sparlin Mr. and Mrs. Jacob C. Spears Ms. Judy Spencer Dr. and Mrs. James P. Srebro Mr. and Mrs. Christopher M. Starr Captain and Mrs. Christopher L. Stathos ‘73 Mr. and Mrs. Gregory Steiger Ms. Catherine Stephens Ms. Amanda Stiffler Mr. and Mrs. Richard M. Strickler Mr. and Mrs. David R. Sugar Mr. and Mrs. Steven R. Suhi Mr. Eric Sweigert ‘08 Mr. Zsolt G. Takacs and Mrs. Sylvia Toth Mr. and Mrs. John Talbot Mr. and Mrs. Ernesto Tapia The August Sebastiani Charitable Foundation The Doctors Company The Presentation School Ms. Emi Theriault Dr. Curtis Johnson and Mrs. Elizabeth Thompson Ms. Anne J. Thompson Mr. and Mrs. Stephen P. Tilley Mr. and Mrs. Donald A. Townsend Mr. Huy Tran and Mrs. Luong Nguyen Tran ‘89 Mr. and Mrs. George S. Turnbull Mr. and Mrs. Emilio Valdez Rev. Antonio Valdivia Mr. and Mrs. Alejandro Valdivia Mr. and Mrs. John A. Van Hofwegen Ms. Tricia Vela Mr. and Mrs. Armando Velasco

Ms. Darla Viau Mr. and Mrs. Raul Villalobos, Sr. Mr. and Mrs. Benjamin O. Villao, Jr. Mr. and Mrs. Daniel Villasenor Mr. and Mrs. Victor H. Villegas ‘82 Mr. and Mrs. Larry D. Wallace, Sr. Mr. and Mrs. David C. Wallin Mr. and Mrs. Timothy S. Walsh Mr. Jason Warren and Mrs. Delfina Warren Mr. and Mrs. Marlon Washington Ms. Lois Watson Ms. Anita Webb Mr. and Mrs. Manfred Weber Ms. Joan M. Webster Mr. and Mrs. Russell Weis Wells Fargo Matching Gift Center Mrs. Monica Wetmore Mr. and Mrs. Heath H. Whittemore Mr. Thomas R. Willard and Mrs. Margaret Willard Mr. and Mrs. Michael S. Willard Mr. R. Curt Williams and Mrs. Margaret Nolan Williams ‘77 Ms. Melanie Wilson Mr. and Mrs. Corey J. Wing Mr. Victor Woolworth ‘01 and Ms. Narisa Orosco Woolworth ‘99 Mr. and Mrs. Scott G. Wright Ms. Jordan Wright ‘05 Mr. Jacob A. Wright ‘17 Mr. and Mrs. Donald D. Wulf Yary Sports Photography Mr. and Mrs. Robert Yeo Ms. Pandora Yniguez Mr. and Mrs. Brent A. Youngborg Mr. and Mrs. Jeff Yung Dr. and Mrs. Thomas Zanardi ‘86 Mr. Robert H. Zeller, Sr. Ms. Fanna Zhang

Note: We make every effort to assure all donors are properly listed in our report. If your name was inadvertently left out or listed incorrectly, we apologize.

Please contact the Advancement Office at 707.255.0950 ext. 628 to advise us of this error. Thank you.

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1966 Society The 1966 Society recognizes donors who contribute $1,966 or more in a given fiscal year. Honoring the founding year of Justin-Siena, a cocktail party is held on Founder’s Day for all 1966 Society Members. This tradition was established as Justin-Siena marked its 50th year, with the following donors.

Mr. and Mrs. William J. Agee Mr. and Mrs. Richard Allen Mr. and Mrs. Mark R. Aubert Ms. Judy Barrett Ms. Teresa Bonzani, MD Dr. and Mrs. Alok K. Bose Mr. and Mrs. Erich Bradley Mr. and Mrs. Mickey Breen Dr. Jeffrey R. Breneisen and Dr. Kimberly Breneisen Mr. and Mrs. Garrett Busch Dr. and Mrs. Edward Cain Mr. Thomas F. Carey ‘86 and Mrs. Kristi Carey Mr. Robert D. Cherry and Mrs. Clarice Turner Mr. and Mrs. John N. Craig Dr. David J. Danzeisen and Dr. Kathryn Holder Mr. Brett deLeuze ‘83 and Mrs. Natalie deLeuze Dr. and Mrs. John F. Dermody Mr. John Dierking and Mrs. Lisa A. Marino Dierking ‘87 Mr. and Mrs. Dale Downing Dr. and Mrs. Matthew D. Duncan

Mr. Thomas Durante ‘93 and Mrs. Lea Durante Mr. Jon Favreau and Dr. Joya T. Arcneaux Favreau ‘88 Mr. and Mrs. Michael B. Gallagher Mr. and Mrs. James A. Gamble Ms. Violet Grgich ‘83 Mr. Miljenko Grgich Mr. and Mrs. David R. Grieve Mr. and Mrs. Dennis Groth Mr. and Mrs. Shawn P. Guttersen Mr. and Mrs. Fadi M. Halabi Mr. and Mrs. Rolando Herrera Mr. and Mrs. Danny E. Hoffert Dr. and Mrs. Manly Hyde Mr. and Mrs. Robert T. Jordan Mr. and Mrs. Nicholas Kenaston Mr. Thomas P. Kenefick Mr. and Mrs. Mark Lenz Ms. Kathryn Leonardini Mr. and Mrs. Timothy P. Malloy ‘87 Mr. and Mrs. Michael Minigan

Mr. George Monteverdi ‘86 and Mrs. Manbin Monteverdi Mr. Dustin Mowe and Mrs. Renee Mowe Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Oberting Mr. and Mrs. Richard H. Osgood Mr. David Perata ‘80 and Mrs. Andrea Perata Mr. and Mrs. David S. Phinney Mr. and Mrs. David Preimesberger Mr. and Mrs. John S. Reynolds Ms. Antoinette Roberts Mr. and Mrs. Michael J. Sangiacomo ‘87 Mr. Steiner J. Schaufel ‘82 and Mrs. Annelise Schaufel Mr. Tower C. Snow, Jr. Mr. and Mrs. Michael J. Soldati Dr. Artoteles Tandinco and Dr. Imelda Tandinco Mr. and Mrs. Robert R. Torkelson Mr. and Mrs. Michael J. Vlaming Mr. John Dillon and Mrs. Yelena Wells Mr. and Mrs. John Thomas Williams

All 1966 Society Donors for the 2017-2018 year will be invited to the 1966 Society Cocktail Party JUSTIN-SIENA

1966 SOCIETY COCKTAIL PARTY FRIDAY, APRIL 27, 2018 CHRISTIAN BROTHERS CENTER COURTYARD 4026 MAHER STREET | NAPA, CA 94558

6:00 — 8:00 PM Enjoy tasty appetizers and full bar featuring signature 1966 era cocktails

R INVITATIONS TO BE SENT IN EARLY SPRING

Thanks to our team of Braves volunteers who staffed a concession booth at the Safeway Open at Silverado this fall. This event provides a unique fundraising opportunity for our Braves Alliance program, and we couldn’t do it without our volunteers.

Note: We make every effort to assure all donors are properly listed in our report. If your name was inadvertently left out or listed incorrectly, we apologize.

Please contact the Advancement Office at 707.255.0950 ext. 628 to advise us of this error. Thank you.

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Fund A Need

Thanks to the generosity of donors who stepped up to support the 2016-17 Fund a Need, More than a Court, we were able to renovate the 50-year old Clark Gym. We are most grateful to the following donors.

Mr. Stephen F. Andres ‘02 and Mrs. Noelle Wesolek Andres ‘03 Mr. and Mrs. Mark R. Aubert Ms. Deidre H. Bell Mr. and Mrs. Ralph D. Bettencourt Mr. and Mrs. Charles Boles Mr. and Mrs. John Bordelon Dr. and Mrs. Alok K. Bose Mr. and Mrs. John Bouldt Mr. and Mrs. Erich Bradley Mr. and Mrs. Jay Brazil Mr. and Mrs. Mickey Breen Mr. and Mrs. Michael Butler Dr. and Mrs. Edward Cain Mr. and Mrs. Paul Cassayre Mr. and Mrs. Jeffrey B. Ceccatti Mr. Robert D. Cherry and Mrs. Clarice Turner Mr. and Mrs. Antonio R. Chopitea Mr. and Mrs. Jeff Conway Mr. Adam Corbin and Mrs. Kristin Blum Corbin ‘86 Cork Supply USA Mr. and Mrs. Terrance L. Cosgrove Mrs. Codie Cox Mr. Brauck Cullen ‘02 Dr. David J. Danzeisen and Dr. Kathryn Holder Mr. and Mrs. Michael R. DeBlauw Mr. Joshua DeBonis ‘98 and Mrs. Elizabeth Pecha DeBonis ‘03 Mr. Brett deLeuze ‘83 and Mrs. Natalie deLeuze Mr. Joseph Devine and Mrs. Tracy Desrociers Devine ‘78 Mr. and Mrs. Joel Diaz Mr. John Dierking and Mrs. Lisa A. Marino Dierking ‘87 Mr. and Mrs. Joseph A. DiGiacomo Mr. Brian R. Dodd ‘02 and Mrs. Olivia Everett Dodd ‘04 Mr. and Mrs. Paul Dold Mr. and Mrs. Dale Downing Mr. Thomas Durante ‘93 and Mrs. Lea Durante Mrs. Emily Dutton Mr. and Mrs. Kenneth Elmore Mr. Jeffrey Erickson and Mrs. Cathy Zeller Erickson ‘70 Mr. and Mrs. Christopher Estes Mr. Andrew Euser ‘78 and Mrs. Mary Bettencourt Euser ‘77

Mr. and Mrs. David C. Evans Mr. and Mrs. C. Edwin Farver Mr. and Mrs. Franco Finn Mr. and Mrs. Michael B. Gallagher Mr. and Mrs. Robert Garcia ‘80 Mr. and Mrs. Robert M. Gardner Mr. James Gholson and Mrs. Laura Gianelli Gholson ‘77 Mr. and Mrs. Ted Giaquinto Mr. Robert Gibbs and Mrs. Gillian Gibbs Mr. Allyn Gilbert ‘75 and Mrs. Elaine Cogan Gilbert ‘76 Mr. Patrick J. Gleeson ‘85 and Mrs. Pamela Gleeson Mr. and Mrs. Dennis Groth Mr. and Mrs. Shawn P. Guttersen Mr. and Mrs. Fadi M. Halabi Mr. and Mrs. Daryl K. Halls Mr. Lester Hardy and Mrs. Janet Pagano Mr. and Mrs. Steve Harr Mr. and Mrs. Donald Hart Mr. and Mrs. Troy R. Heathcote Mr. Paul M. Hoff ‘70 and Mrs. Kathryn Shifflett Hoff ‘70 Mr. and Mrs. Danny E. Hoffert Mr. Bret Hyatt and Mrs. Kelly Squier Hyatt ‘80 Mr. Stephen T. Jones ‘02 and Ms. Mary Yates Jones ‘02 Mr. and Mrs. Kevin Kalten Mr. and Mrs. Todd Lee Mr. and Mrs. Mark Lenz Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Malloy Mr. and Mrs. Timothy P. Malloy ‘87 Mr. Aaron J. McAlister ‘91 and Mrs. Kimberly McAlister Mr. and Mrs. Michael T. McClure Mr. Matt McGinty Mr. and Mrs. Stephen H. Meyer Mr. George Monteverdi ‘86 and Mrs. Manbin Monteverdi Mr. Bart Moore ‘03 Mr. Craig M. Moreno ‘70 and Mrs. Louise Goodin Moreno ‘75 Mr. and Mrs. Craig T. Musgrave Ms. Ramona Nicholson ‘81 Mr. and Mrs. Kevin O’Neill Mr. and Mrs. Richard H. Osgood Mrs. Kathryn Partridge ‘01 Mr. and Mrs. Dennis J. Pedisich

Mr. David Perata ‘80 and Mrs. Andrea Perata Mr. and Mrs. David S. Phinney Mr. and Mrs. Manuel Pires Mr. Paul Quinones and Mrs. Piper Murray Quinones ‘83 Mr. and Mrs. Timothy Reid Mr. and Mrs. John S. Reynolds Mr. and Mrs. Russell A. Ricetti Mr. and Mrs. William Rossi ‘71 Mr. and Mrs. Ernest A. Rota Mr. Kevin Ryan and Mrs. Lynn Bozzini Ryan ‘85 Ms. Jessica Ryder ‘03 Ms. Gabriella Salva ‘11 Mr. and Mrs. Morgan Sanders Mr. and Mrs. Michael J. Sangiacomo ‘87 Mr. Michael Savino ‘02 Mr. Steiner J. Schaufel ‘82 and Mrs. Annelise Schaufel Mr. Matt Schiefferly and Mrs. Shannon O’Shaughnessy Dr. Michael Shifflett ‘71 and Mrs. Susan Ianziti Shifflett ‘72 Mr. Gery Short and Mrs. Rosanne Alexander-Short Ms. Windee Smith Mr. and Mrs. D.J. Smith Mr. and Mrs. Michael J. Soldati Mr. Zsolt G. Takacs and Mrs. Sylvia Toth Dr. Artoteles Tandinco and Dr. Imelda Tandinco The Doctors Company Mr. and Mrs. Alejandro Valdivia Mr. and Mrs. John A. Van Hofwegen Ms. Darla Viau Mr. and Mrs. Victor H. Villegas ‘82 Mr. and Mrs. Michael J. Vlaming Mr. and Mrs. Larry D. Wallace, Sr. Mr. Jason Warren and Mrs. Delfina Warren Mr. and Mrs. Russell Weis Mr. John Dillon and Mrs. Yelena Wells Mr. and Mrs. John Thomas Williams Ms. Diane B. Wilsey Mr. Victor Woolworth ‘01 and Ms. Narisa Orosco Woolworth ‘99 Mr. Jacob A. Wright ‘17 Mr. and Mrs. Robert Yeo Mr. and Mrs. Todd Zeiter

More Than a Court raised funds for a much need renovation of the Clark Gym. New bleachers, a new floor with carpeting overlay option, new technology, and more has allowed for increased use and a multi-functional space for students and guests to enjoy. Thank you to all who made this possible.

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Honor Roll of Alumni We welcomed many alumni back to Justin-Siena gatherings for our 50th Anniversary celebrations, including Braves Bash, Crab Fest, and the Golden Gala at the Culinary Institute of America at Greystone.

We are grateful for the support and presence of alumni in our community. We look forward to continued and growing engagement with Justin-Siena graduates in support of their alma mater and the students benefiting from their shared time, talent, and treasure.

Class of 1970

Mr. Jeffrey Erickson and Mrs. Cathy Zeller Erickson ‘70 Mr. Paul M. Hoff ‘70 and Mrs. Kathryn Shifflett Hoff ‘70 Mr. Craig M. Moreno ‘70 and Mrs. Louise Goodin Moreno ‘75

Class of 1971

Ms. Yolanda Castorena ‘71 Mr. and Mrs. William Rossi ‘71 Dr. Michael Shifflett ‘71 and Mrs. Susan Ianziti Shifflett ‘72

Class of 1972

Mr. Donald Botill and Mrs. Janet Merry Botill ‘72 Ms. Jane Andrea Carpignano ‘72 Mr. James Day ‘72 Mr. David Mattos and Mrs. Linda Wojcik Mattos ‘72 Mr. Louis F. Pierotti ‘72 Dr. Michael Shifflett ‘71 and Mrs. Susan Ianziti Shifflett ‘72

Class of 1973

Mr. Timothy D. Aboudara ‘73 and Mrs. Leslie Aboudara Mr. Daniel D. Lemieux ‘73 and Mrs. Lori Lemieux Mr. Ronald Nasuti ‘73 Captain Christopher L. Stathos ‘73 and Mrs. Marylee McGee Stathos

Class of 1975

Mr. Robert Faber and Mrs. Lynn Adamo ‘75 Mr. Michael H. Chouinard and Mrs. Francine Perata Chouinard ‘75 Mr. and Mrs. Kevin P. Daw ‘75 Mr. Gregory Durbin ‘75 Mr. Allyn Gilbert ‘75 and Mrs. Elaine Cogan Gilbert ‘76 Mr. Harry Giusti ‘75 Mr. Craig M. Moreno ‘70 and Mrs. Louise Goodin Moreno ‘75 Ms. Cynthia Paniagua ‘75

Class of 1976

Mr. Allyn Gilbert ‘75 and Mrs. Elaine Cogan Gilbert ‘76

Class of 1977

Mr. Benjamin Caron and Mrs. Katherine D’Adamo Caron ‘77 Mr. James E. Collins ‘77 and Mrs. Dorothea McFarland Mr. Andrew Euser ‘78 and Mrs. Mary Bettencourt Euser ‘77

Mr. James Gholson and Mrs. Laura Gianelli Gholson ‘77 Commander Douglas A. McCann ‘77 and Mrs. Catherine Storman McCann ‘77 Mr. R. Curt Williams and Mrs. Margaret Nolan Williams ‘77

Class of 1978

Mr. Richard Batt and Mrs. Katherine Bettencourt Batt ‘78 Dr. John B. Bosetti ‘78 and Dr. Nancy Jameson Mr. Joseph Devine and Mrs. Tracy Desrociers Devine ‘78 Mr. and Mrs. Joel Miroglio ‘78 Mr. Winthrop Reis and Mrs. Marie Van Winden Reis ‘78

Class of 1979

Mr. Mike Ashauer and Mrs. Patricia Andersen Ashauer ‘79 Mr. Francis Connelly and Mrs. Shannon A. Maher Connelly ‘79 Mr. Robert Decius and Mrs. Dianne Perata Decius ‘79 Mr. Jeffrey Gerlomes and Mrs. Caroline Bettencourt Gerlomes ‘79 Mr. and Mrs. Gary Prince ‘79

Class of 1980

Mr. and Mrs. Robert Garcia ‘80 Mr. Bret Hyatt and Mrs. Kelly Squier Hyatt ‘80 Mr. David Perata ‘80 and Mrs. Andrea Perata

Class of 1981

Mr. Michael Giovannoni ‘81 and Mrs. Catherine VanWinden Giovannoni ‘83 Ms. Ramona Nicholson ‘81

Class of 1982

Mr. Jeffrey Baptista ‘84 and Mrs. Susan Sheela Baptista ‘82 Mr. and Mrs. Tom A. Giovannoni ‘82 Mr. Steiner J. Schaufel ‘82 and Mrs. Annelise Schaufel Mr. and Mrs. Victor H. Villegas ‘82

Class of 1983

Mr. Brett deLeuze ‘83 and Mrs. Natalie deLeuze Mr. Michael Giovannoni ‘81 and Mrs. Catherine VanWinden Giovannoni ‘83 Ms. Violet Grgich ‘83 Mr. and Mrs. Steven M. Heun ‘83 Mr. John Mitchell and Mrs. Christine Heide Mitchell ‘83 Mr. Paul Quinones and Mrs. Piper Murray Quinones ‘83 Mr. Christopher Schofield ‘83

Class of 1984

Mr. Jeffrey Baptista ‘84 and Mrs. Susan Sheela Baptista ‘82 Mr. James J. Conners and Dr. Beth Nolan Conners ‘84 Mr. Patrick Kiser ‘84 Ms. Kelly Lann ‘84 Mr. Steve Sabillo and Mrs. Mary Romero Sabillo ‘84 Mr. Kalim Sawires and Mrs. Carleen Holland Sawires ‘84 Mr. Brent Schmeling and Mrs. Alisa M. Clark Schmeling ‘84

Class of 1985

Mr. Patrick J. Gleeson ‘85 and Mrs. Pamela Gleeson Rev. Chinh Nguyen ‘85 Mr. Kenneth Radford and Mrs. Kim Reilly Radford ‘85 Mr. Kevin Ryan and Mrs. Lynn Bozzini Ryan ‘85

Class of 1986

Mr. Thomas F. Carey ‘86 and Mrs. Kristi Carey Mr. Adam Corbin and Mrs. Kristin Blum Corbin ‘86 Mr. George Monteverdi ‘86 and Mrs. Manbin Monteverdi Dr. and Mrs. Thomas Zanardi ‘86

Class of 1987

Mr. John Dierking and Mrs. Lisa A. Marino Dierking ‘87 Mr. and Mrs. Timothy P. Malloy ‘87 Mr. Darren Maloney ‘87 Mr. and Mrs. Michael J. Sangiacomo ‘87

Class of 1988

Mr. Jon Favreau and Dr. Joya T. Arcneaux Favreau ‘88 Mr. Lain Hensley and Mrs. Jean Korte Hensley ‘88 Mr. Thomas C. McWilliams ‘88 and Ms. Angela Higgins McWilliams ‘88

Class of 1989

Mr. Stephen Havlek and Ms. Laura Nicholas Havlek ‘89 Mr. Huy Tran and Mrs. Luong Nguyen Tran ‘89

Class of 1990

Mr. Randall Kingsford and Mrs. Andrea Clark Kingsford ‘90 Mr. John La Voie ‘90 and Mrs. Caroline La Voie

Class of 1991 Mr. Aaron J. McAlister ‘91 and Mrs. Kimberly McAlister

Note: We make every effort to assure all donors are properly listed in our report. If your name was inadvertently left out or listed incorrectly, we apologize.

Please contact the Advancement Office at 707.255.0950 ext. 628 to advise us of this error. Thank you.

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Class of 1993

Ms. Sandra Alvarez ‘93 Mr. Thomas Durante ‘93 and Mrs. Lea Durante Mr. Jason Guiducci and Mrs. Kristen DePasquale Guiducci ‘93 Mr. Aron Quinlan ‘93

Class of 1997

Mr. Christopher S. Fidler ‘02 and Mrs. Stephanie Quinlan Fidler ‘97

Class of 1998

Mr. Brian G. Cassayre ‘98 and Mrs. Brittany Cassayre Mr. Joshua DeBonis ‘98 and Mrs. Elizabeth Pecha DeBonis ‘03 Mr. Brandon C. LaRocco ‘98 and Mrs. Miranda Welsh LaRocco ‘01

Class of 1999

Mr. Brandon C. LaRocco ‘98 and Mrs. Miranda Welsh LaRocco ‘01 Mrs. Kathryn Partridge ‘01 Mr. Matthew Schmitz ‘01 and Mrs. Tasha Schmitz Mr. Victor Woolworth ‘01 and Ms. Narisa Orosco Woolworth ‘99

Class of 2007

Class of 2002

Class of 2010

Mr. Stephen F. Andres ‘02 and Mrs. Noelle Wesolek Andres ‘03 Mr. Andrew Bettencourt ‘02 Mr. Brauck Cullen ‘02 Mr. Brian R. Dodd ‘02 and Mrs. Olivia Everett Dodd ‘04 Mr. Christopher S. Fidler ‘02 and Mrs. Stephanie Quinlan Fidler ‘97 Mr. Stephen T. Jones ‘02 and Ms. Mary Yates Jones ‘02 Mr. Michael Savino ‘02

Class of 2003

Mr. Gregory Sinclair ‘99 and Mrs. Jill Woolley Sinclair ‘99 Mr. Victor Woolworth ‘01 and Ms. Narisa Orosco Woolworth ‘99

Mr. Stephen F. Andres ‘02 and Mrs. Noelle Wesolek Andres ‘03 Mr. Bart Moore ‘03 Ms. Jessica Ryder ‘03

Class of 2001

Ms. Megan Alexander-Short ‘07

Class of 2008 Mr. Eric Sweigert ‘08

Ms. Luisa Jojola ‘10 Mr. Christian Platt ‘10

Class of 2011 Ms. Gabriella Salva ‘11

Class of 2015 Mr. Naufahu Anitoni ‘15

Class of 2017 Ms. Lori M. Kunst ‘17 Mr. Jake M. Potrebic ‘17 Mr. Jacob R. Prittie ‘17 Mr. Jacob A. Wright ‘17

Class of 2005

Mr. Robert C. Curtis ‘01 and Mrs. Aimee Christensen Curtis ‘01

Ms. Cassandra Depew ‘05 Ms. Jordan Wright ‘05

BRAVES Alliance

Questions?

If you have any questions or would like to discuss your support for Athletes, Artists, and academic teams let us know!

Andrew Bettencourt ‘02, Advancement Associate 707.255.0950 ext. 645 | abettencourt@justin-siena.org

Nearly 90% of our students participate in co-curricular activities. Athletics, arts, and academic teams are an important part of a Justin-Siena education. Join the Braves Alliance and you can help ensure that these successful programs, which enrich the Justin-Siena experience for our students, continue to thrive. The Braves Alliance is a unique opportunity to support our student programs with various perks for the sponsor.

Red and Blue Sponsor Aubert Wines*

Blue Sponsor Grieve Family Wines* Malloy, Imrie & Vasconi Insurance Services* Portocork* Rupprecht Law

Clark Gym Sponsors Reynolds Family Winery

White Sponsor Kim McAlister Realty Mary’s Pizza Shack*

Ranch Market The Gonzales Group- Merrill Lynch, Pierce, Fenner & Smith, Inc. Vasser Chevrolet and Toyota* Whitehall Lane Winery*

Braves Sponsor Napa Electric The Morlet Family *Sponsors that were also Braves Alliance sponsors last year.

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Years of Consecutive Giving

Loyal donors create a strong foundation of financial support for each academic year by including Justin-Siena in their annual philanthropy. The commitment of these donors helps Justin-Siena carry forth is its mission of educating students in the Lasallian tradition, preparing them to lead and serve in an ever-changing world. These donors, through their years of giving, demonstrate unwavering commitment to this mission, the traditions upon which Justin-Siena was built, and enrich the education of each student attending Justin-Siena today.

25Years

The Peter A. and Vernice H. Gasser Foundation

20–24 Years

Mr. and Mrs. Danny E. Hoffert Ms. Lorraine M. Negri Brother Conrad Kearney, FSC Mr. Daniel D. Lemieux ‘73 and Mrs. Lori Lemieux Sisters of St. Dominic, Congregation of the Most Holy Name

15–19 Years

Mr. Robert Faber and Mrs. Lynn Adamo ‘75 Mr. and Mrs. Robert Bailey Ms. Annick M. Bouldt Ms. Georgine A. Clarke Mr. Kevin P. Daw ‘75 and Mrs. Claire Daw Mr. and Mrs. Ed Farver Mr. and Mrs. Ronnie Gray Mr. and Mrs. Richard P. Janese, Jr. Mr. and Mrs. Thomas McDermott Mr. and Mrs. Stephen H. Meyer Wells Fargo Matching Gift Center

10–14 Years

Dr. and Mrs. Edward Cain Mr. and Mrs. Michael Cepeda Chevron Corporation Matching Gifts Program Mr. and Mrs. David Ciabattari Mr. and Mrs. Michael R. DeBlauw Mr. and Mrs. Michael B. Gallagher Mr. and Mrs. Tim Garcia Mr. Jeffrey Gerlomes and Mrs. Caroline Bettencourt Gerlomes ‘79 Mr. and Mrs. James V. Heim Mr. and Mrs. Andrew W. Hodges, Ph.D. Mr. and Mrs. David J. Holquin Mr. and Mrs. Don J. Huffman Jr. Mr. and Mrs. Stephen R. Iund Mr. and Mrs. Ivo Jeramaz Ms. Bonnie L. Karrigan Kiwanis Club of Napa Foundation Mr. and Mrs. Michael Minigan Napa County Bar Association Napa Parlor No. 62 - Native Sons of the Golden West Napa Valley Community Foundation Napa Valley Horsemen’s Association PG&E Corporation - Campaign for the Community Mr. and Mrs. Manuel Pires Mr. and Mrs. Ernest A. Rota Rotary Club of Napa Mr. Gregory D. Sinclair ‘99 and Mrs. Jill Woolley Sinclair ‘99 Mr. and Mrs. Michael J. Soldati Ms. Darla Viau 44

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Mr. and Mrs. Vaea Anitoni Mr. and Mrs. Crandall Bates Ms. Deidre H. Bell Mr. and Mrs. Dionisios V. Bouzos Mr. and Mrs. Jay Brazil Mr. Benjamin Caron and Mrs. Katherine D’Adamo Caron ‘77 Mr. Brian G. Cassayre ‘98 and Mrs. Brittany Cassayre Mr. Michael H. Chouinard and Mrs. Francine Perata Chouinard ‘75 Mr. Francis Connelly and Mrs. Shannon A. Maher Connelly ‘79 Dr. David J. Danzeisen and Dr. Kathryn Holder Mr. Brett deLeuze ‘83 and Mrs. Natalie deLeuze Mr. Thomas Durante ‘93 and Mrs. Lea Durante Mr. and Mrs. Christopher Estes Mr. John C. Foley Mrs. Alma D. Gallegos Mr. and Mrs. James A. Gamble Ms. Berenice Garvan Ms. Susan E. Gavinski Mr. Michael Giovannoni ‘81 and Mrs. Catherine VanWinden Giovannoni ‘83 Ms. Sarah E. Goble Mr. and Mrs. David R. Grieve Mr. and Mrs. Adolfo Guevara Mr. and Mrs. Shawn P. Guttersen Mr. and Mrs. Fadi M. Halabi Mr. Lester Hardy and Mrs. Janet Pagano Mr. and Mrs. Alexander N. Hesser Kaiser Permanente Community Giving Campaign Mr. and Mrs. Michael T. McClure Mr. and Mrs. Walter A. Mickens Ms. Eileen M. Mize Mr. Bart Moore ‘03 Mr. and Mrs. Craig T. Musgrave Ms. Ramona Nicholson ‘81 Mr. and Mrs. Francisco Pachote Mr. and Mrs. Dennis J. Pedisich Mr. and Mrs. David Preimesberger Mr. and Mrs. John Prittie Mr. and Mrs. Simon C. Rebullida Mr. and Mrs. John S. Reynolds Mr. and Mrs. John P. Reynoso Mr. and Mrs. Ned Roscoe Mr. and Mrs. Morgan Sanders Mr. Bradley Saunders and Mrs. Lisa Saunders Shannon Lemieux Memorial Fund Mr. Brian T. Sheekey and Mrs. Sally Sheekey Brother Kevin M. Slate, FSC Mr. and Mrs. Richard M. Stockand Dr. Artoteles Tandinco and Dr. Imelda Tandinco The August Sebastiani Charitable Foundation Mr. and Mrs. Emilio Valdez Mr. and Mrs. Alejandro Valdivia Mr. and Mrs. John A. Van Hofwegen

Mr. and Mrs. Armando Velasco Mr. and Mrs. Daniel Villasenor Mr. and Mrs. Michael J. Vlaming Mr. and Mrs. Rudy von Strasser Mr. and Mrs. Brent A. Youngborg

5-Years

Mr. and Mrs. Leo Adiz Athletic Feat, Inc. Mr. and Mrs. Fernando Ayvar Ms. Stephanie V. Beaurain Mrs. Megan K. Cadigan Mr. Thomas F. Carey ‘86 and Mrs. Kristi Carey Mr. and Mrs. Garry L. Carpenter Mr. and Mrs. Michael Coleman Mr. and Mrs. Scott Copple Mr. John Dierking and Mrs. Lisa A. Marino Dierking ‘87 Mr. Patrick J. Gleeson ‘85 and Mrs. Pamela Gleeson Ms. Jennifer Greenway Ms. Jamie Lee Hodgkin Dr. and Mrs. Manly Hyde Mr. and Mrs. Nicholas Kenaston Mr. Randall Kingsford and Mrs. Andrea Clark Kingsford ‘90 Mr. Brandon C. LaRocco ‘98 and Mrs. Miranda Welsh LaRocco ‘01 Mr. and Mrs. Mark Lenz Mr. and Mrs. Donald J. Miller, Esq. Mr. and Mrs. Ladd Miyasaki Ms. Cynthia Paniagua ‘75 Mr. and Mrs. Gary Peace Mr. David Perata ‘80 and Mrs. Andrea Perata The Presentation School Mr. Paul Quinones and Mrs. Piper Murray Quinones ‘83 Mr. and Mrs. David Ross Mr. and Mrs. Eric M. Rundquist Mr. and Mrs. Michael J. Sangiacomo ‘87 Mr. and Mrs. Stan G. Schmutz Mr. and Mrs. Benjamin O. Villao, Jr. Mr. and Mrs. Timothy S. Walsh Ms. Melanie Wilson Mr. and Mrs. Corey J. Wing Mr. and Mrs. Scott G. Wright

THANK YOU TO THESE

LOYAL DONORS FOR THEIR UNWAIVERING

COMMITMENT TO JUSTIN-SIENA.

Community Scholarships for Graduating Seniors In June, 45 members of the Class of 2017 were awarded 58 community scholarships recognizing outstanding student achievement in academics, service, the arts, and athletics. Together, these organizations contributed over $446,950 in college scholarship funds to Justin-Siena graduates.

American Legion Auxiliary Napa Unit 113 Scholarship Appointment to the U.S. Military Academy at West Point August Sebastiani Scholarship Brother Daniel O’Connor Memorial Scholarship California Scholarship Federation Justin-Siena Chapter Community Projects, Inc. Scholarship in Memory of Barbara Linderman Damian Maldonado Memorial Foundation Scholarship Ed Weber Memorial Scholarship - Napa County 4-H Italian Catholic Federation John Biale Memorial Scholarship Kiwanis Club of Greater Napa Brent Gularte Scholarship Kiwanis Club of Napa Scholarship Lauritsen Memorial Scholarship - Napa County 4-H Napa County 4-H Club Sponsoring Committee Scholarship Napa County Bar Association Scholarship Napa County Bar Association Scholarship in Memory of Damian Maldonado Napa County Farm Bureau Jack L. Davis Foundation Scholarship Napa County Hispanic Network Scholarship

Napa Engineers Society Adrianne Insogna Memorial Scholarship Napa Parlor No. 62, Native Sons of the Golden West Scholarship Napa Valley College - Burrell Wilson Mathematics Scholarship Napa Valley College - Elks Larison Scholarship Napa Valley College Foundation Scholarship Napa Valley Community Foundation - Fruit of the Vine Scholarship Napa Valley Community Foundation - Julian Weidler Business Scholarship Napa Valley Horsemen’s Association Scholarship National Honor Society Scholarship Patrick Savage Memorial Scholarship Paul Sheffer Memorial Scholarship Project Graduation/GRADNITE 2017 Scholarship Richard Janese Memorial Scholarship Rotary Club of Napa Scholarship (Napa Noontime Rotary) Shannon Lemieux Memorial Arts Scholarship Shannon Nicole Lemieux Aquatic Scholarship The Presentation School Scholarship Yountville FOCUS Scholarship

Justin-Siena Endowed Scholarships Gifts to Endowed Scholarship Funds of Justin-Siena offer a unique opportunity for our benefactors to assist in fulfilling our mission. Benefactors can establish, in perpetuity, an endowed scholarship fund in their own name, a family name, or in memory or in honor of a loved one. On behalf of the students supported by the named Endowed Scholarship Funds in the 2016-17 fiscal year, we thank these donors.

John Goodsell Scholarship Mrs. Ann Goodsell Evelyn, Wilda and Jacob Anarna Richard Janese Scholarship Mr. and Mrs. Ronnie Gray Mr. and Mrs. Richard P. Janese, Jr. Ms. Bonnie L. Karrigan John Korte III Scholarship Fund Mr. and Mrs. John H. Korte Ms. Margaret Doherty Shannon Lemieux Memorial Scholarship Fund Mr. and Mrs. James Farris Mr. Daniel D. Lemieux ‘73 and Mrs. Lori Lemieux PG&E Corporation - Campaign for the Community Mr. Daniel Priest Mr. and Mrs. John Talbot

Minigan Family Scholarship Mr. and Mrs. Michael Minigan Robert C. Morrish Memorial Scholarship Fund Mr. and Mrs. Edward P. Allen Mr. Kevin P. Daw ‘75 and Mrs. Claire Daw Jess Romero Memorial Scholarship Fund Mr. Jess A. Romero Mr. Steve Sabillo and Mrs. Mary Romero Sabillo ‘84 Rev. Antonio Valdivia Damian Vela, MD Candle of Knowledge Scholarship Dr. David J. Danzeisen and Dr. Kathryn Holder Kaiser Permanente Community Giving Campaign Ms. Tricia Vela

Veronica Zimmermann Memorial Scholarship Fund Mr. Scott E. Carter Ms. Susan Gavinski Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Holsen Mr. and Mrs. Rodger G. Klement Mutual of America Foundation Mr. and Mrs. Ivo Spalatin Mr. and Mrs. Steven R. Suhi Mr. Patrick J. Sullivan and Mrs. Karen Sullivan Donors interested in establishing and Endowed Scholarship Fund should contact Paula Vlaming, Director of Advancement, 707.255.0950, ext. 628, pvlaming@justin-siena.org.

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In-Kind Donations The following individuals and businesses provide support for special events and gatherings that fund capital improvements, student programs, and foster community engagement on and off the Justin-Siena campus. We are grateful for the incredible in-kind donations received during the 2016-17 school year that helped support many 50th Anniversary celebrations and the launch of our ACCESS 707 online auction.

Adelaida Vineyards & Winery Anette’s Chocolates Antica Napa Valley Artesa Vineyards and Winery Aubert Wines Azur Wines Balletto Vineyards Balloons Above the Valley Barnett Vineyards Basalt Mr. Richard Batt and Mrs. Katherine Bettencourt Batt ‘78 Mr. and Mrs. Jeremy Bell Bell Wine Cellars Mr. and Mrs. Kevin J. Belton Benessere Vineyards Bistro Don Giovanni Blackbird Vineyards Bottega Bouchaine Vineyards Busters Southern Barbecue Cache Creek Casino Cakebread Cellars Calder Wine Company Campus Kitchens, LLC Mr. Sean Capiaux and Dr. Gina Capiaux Celaya Law Chappellet Winery Christian Brothers Retreat & Conference Center Clif Family Winery Cliff Lede Vineyards Cline Cellars Clos Du Val Wine Company, Ltd. Colgin Cellars Corison Winery Cornerstone Cellars Costco Wholesale Warehouse Mr. and Mrs. Trey Curtola Dalla Valle Vineyards Mr. Brett deLeuze ‘83 and Mrs. Natalie deLeuze Delicato Family Vineyards Dr. and Mrs. Matthew D. Duncan Ms. Amy C. Edelen Etude Wines Family Farmer Far Niente Winery Mr. and Mrs. Ed Farver Faust Favia Erickson Winegrowers Flowers Vineyards & Winery Foodshed Take Away Fortunati Vineyards Freedom Estate Wine Freemark Abbey Winery 46

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Frog’s Leap Winery Futo Wines Garaventa’s Florist & Gifts Mr. Jeffrey Gerlomes and Mrs. Caroline Bettencourt Gerlomes ‘79 Mr. Patrick J. Gleeson ‘85 and Mrs. Pamela Gleeson Golden State Warriors Grgich Hills Estate Mr. and Mrs. David R. Grieve Groth Vineyards and Winery Hair Collective Hall Wines Harlan Estate Heitz Wine Cellars he-li-an-thus wine Hollywood and Vine Cellars Honig Vineyard & Winery Hotel Yountville Hurley’s Restaurant & Bar Mr. Bret Hyatt and Mrs. Kelly Squier Hyatt ‘80 Il Posto Trattoria iNapaWine Italics Winegrowers Jackson Family Wines Dr. and Mrs. Mark E. Jacobson JaM Cellars Jericho Canyon Vineyard Joseph Phelps Vineyards Mr. and Mrs. Gregory T. Kopra Laird Family Estate Winery Lamborn Family Vineyards Lasallian Christian Brothers Foundation Latitude 38 Entertainment Mr. Richard Lenney and Mrs. Mary Lenney ‘80 Mr. and Mrs. Mark Lenz Levy & McClellan Lewis Cellars Long Meadow Ranch Madrigal Family Winery Markham Vineyards Mary’s Pizza Shack Mr. and Mrs. Bill Mcguire Mr. George McKale Meadowood Napa Valley Meyer Family Enterprises Mi Sueno Winery Michael Mondavi Family Estate Miner Family Winery Ms. Riana Mondavi ‘05 Mr. and Mrs. Luc Morlet Morlet Family Vineyards Morton & Bassett Spices Mustards Grill

Myles Davis Electric Napa Valley Performing Arts Center at Lincoln Theater Napa Valley Wine Train Nina McLemore Olivewood Ranch O’Shaughnessy Estate Winery Ovid Napa Valley Palmaz Vineyards Panevino Food for Wine Paradigm Winery Peju Province Winery Mr. David Perata ‘80 and Mrs. Andrea Perata Pestoni Family Wines Prager Winery & Port Works Pride Mountain Vineyards Pure Barre Quintessa Winery R + D Kitchen Red Wine City Nail Salon Renteria Family Wines Repris Wines Roger Roessler Wines Round Pond Estate Mr. and Mrs. Michael Rupprecht Rutherford Hill Winery San Francisco Giants San Jose Giants Mr. and Mrs. Michael J. Sangiacomo ‘87 Schramsberg Vineyards and Cellars Mr. and Mrs. John Schwartz Screaming Eagle Scribe Winery Sidestreet Silver Oak Cellars Silverado Vineyards Ms. Eileen Simmons Brother Kevin M. Slate, FSC Mr. Richard Slate and Mrs. Karen Slate Sojourn Cellars Mr. and Mrs. Michael J. Soldati Mr. and Mrs. Jesus G. Solis SommSelect Sonoma Springs Brewing Company St. Michael’s High School Stags Leap Wine Cellars Mr. and Mrs. Stephen Stanier Steve Silver Productions, Inc. Sun House Flowers Temple Family Vineyards the girl and the fig The Hess Collection Winery Three Wine Company Tournesol Vineyards Trefethen Family Vineyards Truchard Vineyards

Tuck Beckstoffer Wines Villa Corona Villa Iris Jewelry Volker Eisele Family Estate Von Strasser Winery Ms. Lisa A. Walter Whitehall Lane Winery Mr. and Mrs. John Thomas Williams Wunder Boutique & Salon ZD Wines Ms. Fanna Zhang

Honor & Memorial Gift Program A gift to the Honor-Memorial Gift Program is a wonderful way to honor someone dear, either living or deceased. The recipient of an Honor-Memorial gift will be remembered in the prayers of the Justin-Siena Community at the regular Masses and Prayer Services throughout the school year.

A letter is sent to the honoree or the family of the deceased informing them of your gift. The amount of your gift is confidential and supports the Justin-Siena annual tuition assistance program. For donation envelopes or information on how to create a permanent named fund, contact the Office of Advancement at 707.255.0950 ext. 628.

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In Honor Of Michael Benninghoff ‘84 Mrs. Virginia Benninghoff Larry Giovannoni Mrs. Ann Goodsell (John Goodsell Scholarship) William L. Kastner, Jr. ‘85 Mr. and Mrs. William L. Kastner Mr. and Mrs. Robert Roche Mr. and Mrs. John H. Korte (John Korte III Scholarship Fund)

In Memory Of Anthony Baldini Mr. and Mrs. Thomas McDermott Clementina Biale (John Biale Scholarship Fund) Audia Group LLC Mr. Richard Batt and Mrs. Katherine Bettencourt Batt ‘78 Mr. John D. Bertone Mr. Paul Bologna Mr. and Mrs. Stan Boyd Mr. Benjamin Caron and Mrs. Katherine D’Adamo Caron ‘77 Mr. Paul Casagrande CDS Strategy Consulting Mr. Michael H. Chouinard and Mrs. Francine Perata Chouinard ‘75 Ms. Dorothy Cowger Mr. and Mrs. Gemy D’Adamo Ms. Michele Dore Mr. William Dugan and

Mrs. Patricia Dugan Mr. and Mrs. John Dunbar Ms. Mary Jane Fay Mr. James Gholson and Mrs. Laura Gianelli Gholson ‘77 Mr. and Mrs. George Hunt Dr. Curtis J. Johnson Mr. and Mrs. Dan Legg Linda Law Clark, Attorney at Law Mr. and Mrs. Ray A. McCann Commander Douglas A. McCann ‘77 and Mrs. Catherine Storman McCann ‘77 Mr. and Mrs. James S. Mello Ms. Jo Ann Myers Ms. Lorraine M. Negri NG: The Next Generation of Wine Ms. Dorothy Rossi Mr. and Mrs. Gary E. Shanks Mr. and Mrs. Richard M. Strickler Mrs. Elizabeth Thompson Mr. and Mrs. George S. Turnbull Brother Richard Camara Dr. and Mrs. James P. Srebro Betty Frost Ms. Ann Goodsell (John Goodsell Scholarship) Susan Heskett Mr. Craig M. Moreno ‘70 and Mrs. Louise Goodin Moreno ‘75 Cindy Jordan Mr. and Mrs. Thomas McDermott Brother Kevin M. Slate, FSC Stephen Michael Kastner ‘87 Mr. and Mrs. William L. Kastner Elizabeth Kemp Mr. and Mrs. Gerald Marino Ernie Koehler Mr. and Mrs. Gerald Marino Marilouise Rossini Kornell Mr. Benjamin Caron and Mrs. Katherine D’Adamo Caron ‘77 Joseph Lima Ms. Margaret Doherty (John Korte III Scholarship Fund)

Mary Ann Lindelof Mr. and Mrs. Gerald Marino Peggy Miroglio Ms. Norma Beltrami Mr. and Mrs. Joel Miroglio ‘78 Richard A. Murray Ms. Ann Goodsell (John Goodsell Scholarship) Evelyn, Wilda and Jacob Anarna (John Goodsell Scholarship)

Mary Ellen Wahle Mr. Benjamin Caron and Mrs. Katherine D’Adamo Caron ‘77 Dale Wheeler Mr. and Mrs. Gerald Marino Brother Bede J. Van Duren Dr. and Mrs. James P. Srebro

Leo E. Otterbein Mr. and Mrs. Gerald Marino Stephen E. Pelkan ‘83 Brother Conrad Kearney, FSC Sister Carol Quinn, OP Brother Conrad Kearney, FSC Mr. Ronald Nasuti ‘73 Ms. Lorraine M. Negri Mr. Robert H. Zeller, Sr. Robert Riordan Mr. and Mrs. John H. Korte (John Korte III Scholarship Fund) Jess Romero Memorial Scholarship Fund Mr. Jess A. Romero Mr. Steve Sabillo and Mrs. Mary Romero Sabillo ‘84 Rev. Antonio Valdivia Robert E. Rota ’70 Bank of Napa Mr. Benjamin Caron and Mrs. Katherine D’Adamo Caron ‘77 Ms. Jane Andrea Carpignano ‘72 Ms. Dorothy V. Jensen Mrs. Betty J. Kelly Mr. Craig M. Moreno ‘70 and Mrs. Louise Goodin Moreno ‘75 Pettigrew & Sons Casket Company Ms. Judy Spencer Ms. Lois Watson Mrs. Monica Wetmore Paula E. Tafoya Brother Conrad Kearney, FSC Sandra Waggoner Mr. and Mrs. Donald Crow justin-siena Avanti

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Legacy Circle Your Legacy Gift Makes a Lifetime of Impact

D

id you know you can provide Justin-Siena with a

much larger gift than you had previously considered, resulting in a partnership with great meaning to you and strong future benefit to Justin-Siena. For example, you can make a gift that costs nothing during your lifetime. You can give stock and realize larger tax savings. You can donate your house, continue to live there, and get a tax advantage all at the same time.

Justin-siena foundation

board of directors

Patrick Gleeson ’85, Chair Garrett Busch Kristen Guiducci ‘93 Tim Malloy ’87 Manbin Monteverdi DJ Smith

Your planned gift could allow you to obtain some or all of the following benefits: •

Fulfill your philanthropic goals

•

Reap income-tax savings through charitable deductions for the value of your gifts

•

Avoid capital gain taxes on contributions of long-term capital gain property

• Eliminate federal estate tax on the value of the interest in the property eventually passing to charity •

Reduce costs and time in estate planning.

One of the simplest ways to benefit Justin-Siena is to name the school in your will with a general bequest. Planned gifts can build a financial safety net for the school by building an endowment that gives lasting and ongoing support. Please contact the Director of Advancement at 707.255.0950 ext.

628 or pvlaming@justin-siena.org to find out more information or if you have already included Justin-Siena in your estate.

SAT

JAN 27

CRAB 2018

JUSTIN-SIENA PROUDLY PRESENTS

33rd

annual

COST: $75

all you can eat crab inc. apps, sides, dessert & wine

silent & live auctionS entertainment & Dancing

CLARK GYM 4026 MAHER ST NAP A, C A 9 45 5 8

tickets & info: 707.255.0950 ext. 705 www.justin-siena.org/crab

Reserve your table

today!

ALL PROCEEDS BENEFIT JUSTIN-SIENA STUDENTS

Our Online Wine Auction opens this spring!

ACCESS 707 is an exclusive collection of wines from the generous community of Justin-Siena to reach alumni, friends, and family through online bidding.

All proceeds benefit the students of Justin-Siena.

www.justin-siena.org

ACCESS

exclusive online wine auction

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CHANGE SERVICE REQUESTED JUSTIN-SIENA is a Catholic high school in the Lasallian tradition offering a college preparatory program that serves approximately 575 young men and women in grades 9–12.

Founded in 1966 by the De La Salle Christian Brothers and the Dominican Sisters of San Rafael, the school is located on forty acres in the City of Napa. Justin-Siena serves a diverse student body from Napa, Sonoma, and Solano Counties.

With Much Gratitude As the sun sets on another semester, we are grateful. Grateful for first responders. Grateful for community. Grateful for our volunteers.

Grateful for our De La Salle Christian Brothers. Grateful for our students. Grateful for our alumni. A special thank you to Walt Perlic at FASTSIGNS in American Canyon for the generous donation of two banners (one which is pictured above) that helped our community express gratitude toward others in a visual way. Christmas Blessings to all!