Hall of Honor Tim Aboudara, Sr. ’73
Timothy Aboudara, Sr. graduated from Justin-Siena in 1973 and was a member of the class that made JustinSiena a “full” school. While a student, he was involved in athletics, student government and drama. His selection, as a Junior, to represent Justin-Siena at The American Legion California Boys State in 1972 was a life changing event. Upon graduation, Tim attended California State University, Sacramento for 2 ½ years. In late 1975, Tim left Sac State to begin a career in the local family business. After the sale of the business in 1991, Tim started a new career in the telecommunications industry. He worked for Pacific Telesis, CellularONE/AT&T and for the last 4 ½ years worked as the Director of Sales for a Satellite Network Operator. He retired in the fall of 2018. In 1995, Tim, while working full-time, enrolled in the St. Mary’s College Extended Education Program, graduating with a Bachelor of Arts in Management in 1997. In 1999, again while working full-time, he returned to St. Mary’s in the Masters in Business Administration program. He graduated with his MBA in 2001. During his business career he served on the International Board of Directors of the Independent Cash Register Dealers Association (now the R.S.P.A.) and as President of the Micros Dealers Association. In 1975, Tim was invited to return to the California Boys State Program, as a Junior Counselor. He became very involved with this exceptional youth program. In June 2019, he completed his 45th year of service. He was selected to be Chief Counselor 12 years ago and continues in that role. In his 45 years of service he has crossed paths with nearly 45,000 young men who have gone on to leadership positions in government and business all over the country. In 2010, he was selected to join the staff of The American Legion Boys Nation, which brings the top 2 delegates from the 50 Boys State Programs to teach them how our federal government functions. Both programs emphasize “learning by doing.” Tim’s Lasallian education at Justin-Siena and St. Mary’s instilled a strong sense of community and service. In addition to his working career and involvement with Boys State and Boys Nation, Tim served as a Reserve Police Officer from 1973-1995. From 19731996, Tim worked at the City of Davis Police Department. Tim is a member of Sons of the American Legion Squadron 338 where he serves as Squadron Adjutant. He is also the Sons of the American Legion 5th District Commander and is the Chairman of the State Children and Youth Commission. Tim was inducted into The American Legion California Boys State Hall of Fame in 2014 and The Sons of the American Legion Hall of Fame in 2016. Tim and his wife Leslie live in Rohnert Park and have two sons and four grandchildren.
Tom Carey ’86
Tom Carey was born in Napa and attended public schools in Napa and Sonoma before entering Justin-Siena High School as a freshman in 1982. He learned from legendary educators such as Bob Morrish, Brother Conrad Kearney, F.S.C., and Phil Amormino, played football, and graduated in 1986. Tom then received a BA in Human Biology from Stanford University in 1990. He worked at the Advisory Board Company in Washington, D.C. and obtained a JD from Duke University Law School in 1995. He joined the Napa law firm of Dickenson Peatman & Fogarty, where he practiced for 17 years, serving as managing director from 2008 to 2010. He was a member of the JSHS Board of Trustees from 1998 to 2004 and served as chair from 2001 to 2003. From 2001-2003, he assisted Jonathan Dyer in coaching the JSHS Mock Trial team to consecutive state competitions representing Napa County. He was a member of the Justin-Siena Foundation from 2004 to 2012 and served as its chair from 2005 to 2011. He and his wife Kristi met and were married in Washington D.C. and have five children: Rachel ’17, Brett ’19, Jack ’23, Samantha, and Troy. He has a solo practice in Napa specializing in land use and local government, alcohol beverage, and real property law. As a current Justin-Siena parent, I enjoy seeing my children experience the culture of Justin-Siena, which persists and grows through the presence of things that have endured since my time here: a creative and dedicated faculty and staff, a curious and diverse group of classmates, and a mission centered on Christian values, human relationships, and academic excellence.
Elizabeth “Beth” Nolan Conners ’84
Beth attended Justin-Siena from 198084 and some of her happiest childhood memories are from these years where she made many lifelong friends. Her years at Justin-Siena not only solidified her lifelong love of learning, but also resulted in a recognition that service to others is an expression of faith. Upon graduation, Beth attended UC Davis, majoring in Psychology and minoring in Education and Human Development. She graduated Phi Beta Kappa and then attended the Harvard Graduate School of Education for a Masters in Reading, Language, and Learning Disabilities. Always having known that she would like to work with children, Beth found her passion in remediating learning challenges, especially dyslexia. She has worked for the past thirty years
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