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DUFFY LEWIS

THE MAN, THE MYTH, THE LEGEND

BE PART OF THE SUCCESS Lancer Athletic Campaign •

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Our $760,000 campaign is over half way there!

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Lancer Magazine is published three times a year by the Office of Institutional Advancement at La Salle High School of Pasadena, Inc. for alumni, parents and friends.

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Inquiries and/or correspondence should be directed to: John C. Blackstock ’67 Director of Communications La Salle High School 3880 East Sierra Madre Boulevard Pasadena, California 91107-1996 626.696.4316 jblackstock@lasallehs.org All pages are displayed on the La Salle website. www.lasallehs.org OFFICERS & ADMINISTRATIONS Board of Trustees: Mr. Peter Godfrey (Chair) Mr. Ty Gaffney ’65 Ms. Tamara Flowers Mr. James Canny ’65 Dr. Vera Vignes Sister Marilyn Bender, CSJ Mr. Tom Caulfield

Board of Regents: Dennis Jebbia, Esq. (Chair) Mr. Doug Campbell Mrs. Colleen Deziel, P’17 Mr. Raymond Ealy, P’13 Mr. James Evans, P’12 Peter Godfrey, Esq., P’07,’08 Mr. Peter S. Griffith, P’00,’03 Scott Hancock, Esq., P’11,’11,’11 Mr. David Lam, P’08,’09 Mr. Joe Lumarda, P’14 Mr. Edward Malicdem ’88, P’16 Mr. Tom Radle, P’17 Mr. Brent Schoenbaum, P’16 Mr. David Skibinski

Mr. Craig Sloane, P’09,’11,’13 Mr. Michael W. Stoddard, P’07,’10,’12,’15 Mrs. Lisa Urbina, P’09,’10,’16 Ms. Yolanda Valadez, P’08 Mrs. Sheri Wedeen, P’17,’17 Mrs. Julie Williams, P’04 (Vice-Chair) Ms. Serena Flowers Williams, P’04,’06 Mr. Walt Williams, P’04 Mr. Brad Wright ’73, P’07,’12 Joseph M. Zanetta, J.D., P’12

Alumni Board: Jeff Weigand ’67, P’02, ’05, ’08, Chair Susan Ehring ’97 Angie Gilliam ’02 Tony Messineo ’80 Stacie Torres Nyborg ’99 Steve Peterson ’85

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Mr. Ryan Resurreccion Mr. Barry Schweiger ’60 Mr. W. Robert Kohorst ’71 Ms. Erica Hahn Br. Kevin Slate, FSC Mr. Robert Nuccio ’71

Alex Plumb ’06 Robin Quintanilla ’03 Thomas Stafford ’99 Mike Sullivan ’70, P’08, ’13 Jesse Toribio ’93, P’15 Phil Velasco ’07

Administration: Richard Gray, Ph.D., President Patrick Bonacci, AFSC, Vice President for Mission Brother Christopher Brady, FSC, Principal John Ring, Associate Principal for Student Services Robert Packard, Chief Financial Officer Jon Keates, Director of Institutional Advancement Editor: John C. Blackstock ’67 Director of Communications

FEATURES Taste of La Salle ............................................................................. 5 Hundreds enjoy delicious treats in support of the Alumni Scholarship Lancer Athletics............................................................................ 10 Haley DeSales is CIF Player of the Year. Four teams go to CIF Playoffs Lancers Sign National Letters of Intent ........................................... 14 Student-athletes look forward to college competition Princess Jamie Kwong ’14 ............................................................. 18 Her dream came true on New Year’s Day Duffy Lewis .................................................................................. 21 The man, the myth, the legend Glenn Willumson ’67..................................................................... 30 Professor chronicles Transcontinental Railroad

Publication and Production: KGB Studios, Los Angeles Editorial Contributors:

Kristen Schultz ’98 Arthur Richards Jade Rogers ’01

Photo Credits: Cover, Back Cover: La Salle Archives and Larry Lewis Inside Front Cover: John Blackstock ’67 Pages: 5, 6, 7 Robin Smith, Bain Photography and John Blackstock ’67. Pages: 8, 9 Courtesy Lawrence Smalls ’98.

Page: 10 John Blackstock ’67. Page: 11 Hoang Nguyen.

Pages: 12, 13, 14, 15, 27 top, 32, 33, 38, 40, 44. John Blackstock ’67. Page: 17 Los Angeles Times. Pages: 18, 20 Lynda Ott Albright, Pasadena Rose Photography. Page: 19 Courtesy Pasadena Tournament of Roses Association. Pages: 22, 23, 24, 25 La Salle Archives. Pages: 27, 28 left, Sophia Sedlik ’14. Page: 27 Lynne Martinez. Pages: 28, 29 Courtesy of Gaia Development. Page: 30 University of Florida. Pages 30, 31: Courtesy of Glenn Willumson ’67.

Pages: 34, 35, 39 Kristen Schultz ’98. Page: 36 Courtesy of Billy Williams. Page: 36 right, Notre Dame Press.

Page: 37 Courtesy of Nancy Evens Dance Theatre. Page: 44 center, Elizabeth Garcia.

On the Cover: Dr. Phillip J. “Duffy” Lewis, La Salle’s esteemed Athletic Director from 1956 to 1979.

DEPARTMENTS La Salle Matters ............................................................................. 2 Principal Ideas ............................................................................... 4 Making a Difference ........................................................................ 8

Lawrence Smalls ’98 Amazing Lancers .......................................................................... 26 Alumni Profile .............................................................................. 28

Ryan McEvoy ’96 Faculty Update ............................................................................. 36 Staying Connected ........................................................................ 41 WINTER / SPRING 2014

© 2014 La Salle High School of Pasadena, Inc.

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FROM THE PRESIDENT

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t never occurred to me when I was teaching American Literature in New York during the early 1980s that, 20 years later, I would end up living in the land that became the focal point of John Steinbeck’s novel The Grapes of Wrath. I still vividly remember teaching my students the various symbolic elements of the novel’s climactic (pun, intended) conclusion in which the Joad family, having escaped the drought-impacted plains of the Great Midwest for the more temperate climate of California, encounter a week-long downpour of rain that floods their temporary encampment, and forces them to seek higher ground.

The plight of the Joads was brought home to me in a meaningful way on the first weekend of March when Southern California - finally - experienced a proper winter storm. In the course of 72 hours, five inches of rain fell on Los Angeles; this - not surprisingly - led to flooded conditions in various Foothill communities and mudslides in Glendora and Asuza. Prior to that weekend, California was headed into what many climatologists believe could be the worst drought in the state’s recorded history.

The “recovering teacher” in me takes note of the irony inherent in the Joads’ fictional predicament and our own, modern-day dilemma, in which the admonition: “be careful what you ask for - you might get it” is in play. The Joads sought relief from drought, only to experience an even worse calamity - floods. In a similar fashion, Southern Californians prayed for rain, only to have our prayers answered with a vengeance. Unlike the aftermath of the 2009 Station Fire, however, in which 43 homes in the hills above Glendale were damaged by mudslides triggered by the 2010 El Nino weather conditions, the recent March storm resulted in only minor residential damage. Still, nearly 1000 homes were subject to mandatory evacuation orders during the three-day storm.

It’s tempting to jump on (or off) the environmental band wagon when events like the Station and Colby Fires inevitably lead to flooding and mudslides…and yet, it was ever thus here in the Golden State.

Scientists have recorded soot on pre-historic cave walls here in Southern California which suggests that pollution and climate change have always played a factor in the encounter between humans and the environment. That having been said, still, it is worthwhile to consider what, if anything, we ought to be doing to avoid (or cope with) the inevitable cycle of fire and flood which appears to be the only constant in Southern California weather patterns. In point of fact, the question is really larger than that; and it is underscored by the experience of the Joad family.

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Through no fault of their own, and, in order to survive, they escaped one environmental disaster only to be confronted by a different - and equally devastating - weather event. The novel ends with a rather mysterious - and controversial - moment in which Rosaharn, the Joad daughter who just lost her newborn to the excruciating conditions of extreme heat and lack of food and water voluntarily ministers to an emaciated and starving stranger sharing their constrained patch of dry land. Steinbeck’s message is inescapable: human beings are responsible for how we react to environmental disasters and, even more so, for the generation of hope in the face of implacable and arbitrary threats to our existence on this planet.

I’m reminded of this imperative whenever I discover stories of our alums who look to make a difference in their particular corner of the world. This issue of Lancer Magazine, for example, features a piece on Ryan McEvoy ’96 who, without intending it, pioneered the introduction of LEED (Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design) principles here in Pasadena.

As we gear up for a capital campaign to build a practice gym, aquatics and fitness centers, I am mindful of the precarious state of California’s water and energy supplies - as illustrated by the March climate events. It makes sense to me that we need to ensure our new buildings are as energy (and water) efficient as possible…if for no other reason than because the cost to operate these buildings will only increase pressure on raising tuition, going forward.

That having been said, it’s the inspiring example of alums like Ryan McEvoy ’96 who remind me that the Joad’s picaresque journey to California not only represents “art imitating life”, but that their story of grit, determination and - yes - heroism can teach us a great deal about how to respond to life’s twists and turns - especially when it comes to things we can’t control - like the weather.

Dr. Richard Gray President

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FROM THE PRINCIPAL

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n early March, the Brothers of the San Francisco District gathered in Napa at Mont La Salle for our yearly Convocation. It is the singular day of the year in which all the Brothers throughout the District gather for a meeting on a topic of interest or matter of importance. The day concludes with the Eucharistic liturgy and then a dinner honoring our silver, golden and diamond jubilarians. I have always found my time together with the other Brothers most interesting, filled with laughter and genuine fellowship.

Following our lunch, I took a walk on the property and headed towards the Brothers’ Cemetery. After a bit of huffing and puffing on my way up the hill, I exited the canopy of trees to see the manicured grass surrounding the headstones. For me, it is always a breath-taking site because I know so many of the men who are buried at this site. Gradually, I walked amidst the headstones and recalled the faces and voices that belonged to each Brother. These men who committed their lives to the education of the young, particularly the poor and marginalized, were unique and gifted in so many ways. Their lives were filled with daily challenges and hard work.

They all voluntarily chose to take vows of poverty, chastity and obedience. As similar as they were, I can honestly say that they are a most unique collection of men. In truth, they were all educators in the tradition of St. John Baptist de la Salle. As I looked at each headstone, each one contained the name of the Brother, his year of birth, a dash, and the year of death. As I focused on “the dash,” I again realized that the dash was the public summation of his whole life. It represents his years of growing up with his family, his time in the classroom as a student, his formation as a Brother, the period of time he spent in Community as a teacher, the relationships he had with his students, his gifts and his challenges, his successes and failures – all of those moments that comprised a life lived fully were contained in that dash. Wow!

What also struck me were the Brothers who died very young. Some were in their forties, fifties or early sixties. (In no way do I want to indicate that seventy or eighty is old!) Many succumbed to cancer. Actually, the why’s and how-comes make no difference anymore. What is of importance (and remembrance) is the quality of each life and the work each Brother accomplished with those students entrusted to his care. My walk in the cemetery was a powerful reminder that my life is most precious and can come to an end at any moment. As a happy and proud cancer survivor myself, I’ve already been reminded that I have little power over many aspects of my life. In a real sense, I’ve surrendered most of my control and realize that God has the power, not me. It is a humbling yet truly freeing experience. All of us, Brother and non-Brother alike, sooner or later come to the realization that our moment of death is not our call – it’s God’s. What I have learned over the years is that I do have control over how I choose to lead my life and with whom I choose to associate. I get to pick what I want to do and with whom. And in the end, that is really all that counts! My memories of the deceased Brothers will always be less than perfect because I am jaded by their lifelong commitment to be a Brother. I fully respect what they accomplished and know that even in their imperfection, they were men who tried their best and succeeded on far more occasions than they failed. As human as they were, I will always see them as remarkable and talented men.

As I write this article for Lancer Magazine, the season of Lent is drawing to a close. In a few days, we will again commemorate an event that happened over 2000 years ago - the first Easter when Jesus rose from the dead. It was the beginning of Christianity – such is our belief –such is our Faith. We are an Easter people believing in the Risen Lord and his presence among us. May this Easter season rekindle in you the most basic of gospel messages to love one another. Happy Easter!

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Jason Dineros ’05, Matt Jones ’05, Josh Caster , Danielle Encinas Caster ’05, Melissa Tavera ’05, Chris Victor ’05, Chris Bigley ’05

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Chef Sean from City Café making Bananas Foster Marissa Huckaby ’14 showing off delicious treats from Confexion Cupcakes + Cake

he La Salle High School Alumni Association hosted the return of the much anticipated Taste of La Salle on March 22 on campus to benefit the Alumni Scholarship Fund. Nearly 350 guests made up of alumni, current parents, alumni parents, friends and community members tempted their taste buds with delicious food and drink from 36 participating restaurants and beverage vendors.

The Opportunity Drawing drew a lot of interest with 7 delicious prizes up for grabs. Tommy Stafford ‘99 won the Sweets Basket donated by Corner Bakery, Steve Jones P’05 won the Coffees of the World Basket donated by Jones Coffee Roaster, the Mandigo Family won Tortilla Chips for a Year donated by La Vencedora Products, Inc., Brian Kneier ‘67 won the Gourmet Food Basket donated by Whole Foods Market Pasadena, Phil Velasco ’07 won the Private Cooking Class and Dinner for two donated by The Spot Gourmet, Bob Nuccio ’71 won the “Stock Your Bar” package featuring 10 cases of beer (donated by Anheuser-Busch) and 14 additional bottles of wine and spirits, and Mike Sullivan ’70 won the highly coveted “Eat Out For a Year” basket which included more than $2,500 worth of gift cards to local eateries.

The event netted over $19,000 for the Alumni Scholarship Fund. Currently the Alumni Association awards up to two $1,000 scholarships to members of the graduating class to use toward their college education.

All current students are invited to apply for the scholarship the spring semester of their junior year. The recipients are selected by the Alumni Association Executive Board and serve as Student Ambassadors of the Alumni Association during their senior year.

Past and current recipients of the Alumni Association College Scholarship include Julia Jacques ’13 (Gonzaga University), Jennifer Robi ’13 (Whittier College), Caroline Knop ’14, Emma Martinez ’14, Tyler Artis ’15 and Tierra Leustig ’15.

Thank you to all who supported this event. The next Taste of La Salle will be held in 2016...and is sure to be even tastier!

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M A N Y T H A N K S T O O U R PA RT I C I PAT I N G V E N D O R S Altadena Town & Country Club Angel City Brewery Beyond the Olive Bootlegger’s Brewery Brother Timothy Wine The Bruery City Café Confexion Cupcakes + Cake Corner Bakery Hastings Ranch Domenico’s El Cholo Pasadena El Portal

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Frank Family Winery Hangar 24 Craft Brewery Jones Coffee Roaster La Trizz Catering The Only Place in Town The Original Tops Paco’s Mexican Restaurant Partida Tequila Pasadena Sandwich Company Quintessential Wines Saint James Spirits San Antonio Winery

San Marino Seafood Company Semental Tequila Simply Cupcakes of Pasadena Slater’s 50/50 Sparkletts Stone Brewing Co. Stonefire Grill Sugar Fix Toro Sushi Bar Lounge Trattoria Neapolis Twohey’s Restaurant Whole Foods Market Pasadena

Bret & Michele Hardy P’16, Lynnea & Brent Schoenbaum P’16

Joanne Jones P’05, Tamara Flowers, Serena Williams P’04, ’06

Alumni Board Members Jesse Toribio ’93, P’15, Tommy Stafford ’99, Steve Peterson ’85, Phil Velacso ’07

Eric Nobriga ’80, Mark Ruelas ’80, Stan Wilcox ’80, Gary Jones ’80

Clockwise from top left, Hailey Ott ’08, Brendan Gripp ’08, Megan Sullivan ’08, Emily Paniagua ’02, Caitlin Skelly ’08

Current recipients of the Alumni Association College Scholarship Fund: Tierra Leustig ’15, Caroline Knop ’14, Emma Martinez ’14, Tyler Artis ‘15

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Ron & Chris Rodriguez P’97,’00, Rochelle Rodriguez Ferrari ’97, Hannah Rodriguez, Jeff Rodriguez ’00, David Ferrari

Many thanks to the Class of 1975 for sponsoring a table at the event!

Left to right, Paul Lees ’75, Bill Guthner, Steve Meskell ’75, Dick Crawford ’75, Sergio Escalante ’75, Miguel Salas ’75, P’06,’07, Phil Coombes ’75

Chanel Buccola ’07, Chris Victor ’05, Giselle Figueroa ’07, Angela Bruning ’07

James Zaffina ’02, James Shifflett ’02, Angie Gilliam ’02, Sean Grimes ’02

Heather Young P’14,’17, Tamara Wann Wolf ’97, Pam Cimino P’13,’17, Ken and Debbie Talianko P’15

Paul Bigley ’77 and Mary Bigley P’05,’07, Kelly Wong, Michael Bigley ’07, Jason Dineros ’05, Chris Bigley ’05

THANKS TO ALL OF OUR DONORS AND IN-KIND SPONSORS 38 Degrees Anheuser-Busch Applebee’s Arroyo Chop House Big Daddy’s Fire Grill Burger Continental Café Bizou Café Santorini Casa Bianca Casa Del Rey City Café Confexion Cupcakes + Cake Corner Bakery Hastings Ranch Dickey’s BBQ

Dolphin Party Rentals Domenico’s Jr. The Eatery froyolife Pasadena Green Street Restaurant Jones Coffee Roaster Lasallian Education Fund La Vencedora Products, Inc. Lucky Baldwin’s The Luggage Room Pizzeria Mijares Natural Selection Original Tommy’s Paco’s Mexican Restaurant

Pasadena Pizza Company The Peppertree Grill Real Food Daily Sierra Madre Pizza Company Slater’s 50/50 The Spot Catering Company Stonefire Grill T Boyles Tavern Toro Sushi Bar Lounge Twin Palms Vertical Wine Bistro Whole Foods Market Pasadena Wistaria Zpizza Restaurant WINTER / SPRING 2014

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MAKING A DIFFERENCE

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awrence Smalls, class of 1998, never imagined himself living on the beaches of Hawaii, let alone founding a non-profit to give disadvantaged children the chance to play sports. According to him, it has been quite a journey from his days at La Salle. A star athlete for the Lancers Varsity Soccer Team under Coach Rick San-Martin ’82, to being awarded an athletic scholarship to play soccer for the University of California at Irvine. At UCI, Lawrence received the Freshman of the Year Award, All-League Award, and captained the team his Junior and Senior Year. In 2002, he graduated with a BA in Social Ecology and became the first Anteater to be drafted by a Major League Soccer team. He was chosen by the LA Galaxy in the Superdraft and went on to pursue a professional career as a Nike sponsored athlete with the Galaxy through the 2006 MLS reserve season. “My experience at the professional level was limited but invaluable. I learned to compete in the professional environment and started building

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relationships that would become important later on.” At the end of his professional career, Lawrence returned to both of his Alma Maters to help coach and give back to the programs that gave him the opportunity to advance his skill in learning. In coaching, he fell in love all over again with the game of soccer.

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2006, was the man responsible for bringing Lawrence to Hawaii in 2005 when he was invited to work with youth soccer players on the island as a guest coach. Following that successful stint, Lawrence was offered a full-time position at Le Jardin Academy, a private K-12 preparatory high school on Oahu, to develop a youth soccer academy from the ground up. Lawrence believed in the soccer academy and what it could provide for the children who participated. However, he had a bigger vision. He witnessed firsthand the limited amount

of athletic opportunities that existed after school for kids, especially those who were not considered elite athletes.

Lawrence wanted children from all over the island, regardless of their athletic ability, to have the same opportunity as those attending Le Jardin and that is when the first ideas for Advantage Sports Academy came to fruition.

Lawrence shared his idea with his fellow coaches, good friends and accomplished athletes, Jason Thompson and Tim Donnelley, who agreed that they too wanted to share their athletic experiences and give back to the game that had brought them so many wonderful experiences and lasting memories. The three of them began laying the foundation for their program and in 2012 Advantage Sports Academy was founded in Hawaii to provide the local youth an opportunity for athletic development through after school sports programs. “We believe that a positive environment is essential to how a child learns and develops, not just as an athlete, but as a person. Our programs are designed to be fun and challenging to encourage the athlete within to experience the benefits of an active lifestyle.”

In just two years, Lawrence has already seen great success in the program as his soccer classes have a consistent return rate of participation and new kids are always showing up. Better yet, parents are thrilled that their children are learning the rules of the game, developing skills they did not even know they possessed and most of all having fun. Now in its second year, Advantage Sports Academy has worked with over 250 students

at four different schools, including the largest K-12 school on the island Kamehameha School Kapalama Campus, with plans to add another two schools at the end of the 2013-2014 school year. Lawrence is looking to incorporate other sports under the Advantage Sports Academy umbrella to extend their outreach in the community and appeal to more of the island’s youth.

Advantage Sports Academy recently received approval of their 501(c)3 status which will enable them to acquire more resources to reach more developing athletes at lowincome schools. “In giving back to the community I can’t think of a better way as sports have been an avenue and driving force in my life. Soccer provided me the opportunity to work with people in different and challenging environments and to travel the world to experience other cultures. Now I can take all of that and turn it in to an educational experience for the next generation, all while kicking around a black and white ball.”

To learn more about Advantage Sports Academy, visit www.advantagesports.org.

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he La Salle High School volleyball team was rarely in trouble this season. But when the Lancers would get in dire straits, there was one player the team knew could get them out of trouble: junior Haley DeSales. It is a big reason why the Lancers won their second consecutive CIF-Southern Section Division I-A title and went 32-6.

“Teammate Caroline Knop and I prepared for that going into the season,” DeSales said.

“But it was not always on us. Our hitters put the ball down. Everyone could score points and that meant less pressure.” As a result, the outside hitter earned CIF and Pasadena Star-News Player of the Year honors for the second consecutive year.

“When Caroline (Knop) and I did our job, it opened up for others to do their job,” DeSales said. “We did not have a situation very often where we needed the option of going to me.” Despite the numerous options, DeSales had very impressive numbers.

She had a whopping 634 kills on the season, averaging 5.4 per game; 39.5 percent of all of the Lancers’ kills. She had a 45.8 kill percentage and .361 hitting percentage, second best behind on the team only behind setter Alyssa Tavera, who had 90 percent fewer attempts than DeSales. DeSales helped the Lancers to their second consecutive CIF-Southern Section Division I-A title.

“I think it went amazing,” she said of the season. “We knew we could do it. Last year was great because it was the first time and this year was more humbling. We worked so hard to get to this point and there were so many great teams out there. We just worked really hard and it paid off.”

DeSales, who has already committed to Washington State, also had 55 aces, double that of any other teammate and she led the team in blocks, with 64. She was also second in the team in digs, averaging 15.1 per match. Seniors Caroline Knop and Alyssa Tavera were also selected on the CIF first team.

“We could not ask for a better season and a better group of girls,” she said.

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Back row from left, Assistant Coach, Trevor Lanzarotta, Head Coach Tiare Tuitama, India Hines, Jenny Haderlein, Lea Bruder, Vanessa Orona , Aitana Lugo-Rodriguez, Jaya Banks, Caroline Knop, Yahaira Ramirez, Julianna Palffy, Lauren Rewers, Assistant Coach Bernard Luna, Assistant Coach Eileen Mitchell.

Front row, from left, Renaissance Forester, Alyssa Tavera, Katherine Knop, Haley DeSales, Cheri Raymundo and Shadie Williams.

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a Salle overcame a slow start in the first set, then finished strongly to overcome an early deficit and control the pace in the second before shaking loose from a back-and-forth battle in the third with a late 8-2 run to cap a sweep and capture its second CIF-SS Division I-A girls volleyball championship in the past three years (back-to-back titles) by defeating Harvard-Westlake (25-22, 25-20, 25-17) at Santiago Canyon College on November 23, 2013.

Jenny Haderlein spurred the Lancers to match point in the third with consecutive kills on the heels of three more from Haley DeSales, who finished with 16 kills, 13 digs, and 6 blocked shots.

Renaissance Forster (8 kills, 6 digs, 3 blocks) sparked La Salle’s tempo command in the second set with 4 consecutive kills for the team’s 18th thru 21st points, preserving crucial three and four point leads.

Caroline “CK” Knop came through with 3 digs, assisted along by a pair of blocks from Forster, before smacking a thunderous kill for a 10-8 Lancer lead in the second before finishing with 10 kills and a team-high 17 digs.

Katherine “Kat” Knop played another integral part in the Lancers’ digging party to thwart Harvard-Westlake’s attacking schemes by chipping in with 15 digs. Cheri Raymundo added 9 digs and had her own block party as well, denying access to five Wolverine attack attempts.

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LANCERS ATTACK PLAYOFFS The Lancer winter athletic teams had successful seasons with four teams making the CIF Playoffs.

GIRLS SOCCER blasted through the season with important wins over St. Lucy’s Priory, (1- 0) Glendora High School (3-0) and Bishop Montgomery (3-0) before losing in the CIF First Round to Oaks Christian High School. Graduating only one senior, the Lancers look strong for next year.

GIRLS WATER POLO swam to a strong finish in league with important wins over Flintridge Prep and Mayfield. Anchored by senior goalkeeper Marisol Dakan and powered by hard shooting Missy McCreary, the Lancers made the cut. In the CIF Playoffs, they were pitted against Rancho Alamitos High and played tough before falling 8-10 to end their season.

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BOYS BASKETBALL, team led by senior Conor Williams and junior Justin Jitpatima the Lancers made the playoffs in a tough league featuring the State Champions, Bishop Montgomery High School. First year head coach, Ernest Baskerville, directed the advance to the CIF playoffs, where the Lancers lost in the first round to Pacific Hills High School.

Baskerville was the Head Coach at Providence High School in Burbank last season where he was named the 2012 CIF Division V A Coach of the Year.

Conor Williams ’14

Jason Dalcour ’14

Claire Fitzgerald ’14

GIRLS BASKETBALL, under the leadership of first year coach Nelson Wong, and assistant coach, Dana Hurley ’05, advanced to the CIF 4AA Quarter Finals. Aggressive and outstanding play highlighted their CIF run.

Senior Claire Fitzgerald scored 35 points against Workman High School in the 55-41 first round win. The Lancers then knocked off 29 Palms High School, 51-36 before being stopped in the quarterfinals by JSerra High School.

Eleni Daughters ’17

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Caroline Knop signs her letter of intent to the University of Michigan with her mother Paula, father Kurt and sister Katherine ’16.

CAROLINE KNOP

By John Blackstock ’67

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n November 13, senior Caroline Knop, signed a National Letter of Intent to University of Michigan for a full athletic scholarship where she will play for the Wolverines in volleyball in the Big Ten Conference. Caroline or “CK” as she is known, will earn 16 Varsity letters in her athletic career at La Salle while playing four varsity sports each year; volleyball, golf, basketball, and softball. Arguably, she is La Salle’s best female student-athlete in its 57 year history.

She has been a standout contributor on the volleyball team that captured its fourth straight Del Rey League championship. She was a key factor in winning the school’s first-ever Division 1A CIF Volleyball title in 2013 and helped La Salle in its second CIF Championship last season.

Her Volleyball accolades include: selection as 2011-12 and 2012-13 Female Athlete of the Year; First Team All-League; First Team All CIF Division 1A; Max Preps First Team All-State; San Gabriel Valley Newspapers All-Area First Team; and Del Rey League MVP 2013. She participated in the San Gabriel Valley Public vs. Private All-Star Game.

In addition to her rigorous athletic schedule, CK maintains a 3.8 GPA. She also serves as a Student Ambassador and is a co-chair of the Student Life Rally Committee.

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SOFTBALL HIGHLIGHTS Three time All League. Two time All Area. 356 Batting average (batted .430 in her Junior year).

Scored 57 runs, 45 RBIs, 7 home runs in her career to date. Three time CIF Playoffs participant.

BASKETBALL HIGHLIGHTS Three time All League. Two time All Area.

Averaged 9 points and 5 rebounds per game.

127 career steals, 52 blocked shots in career.

VOLLEYBALL HIGHLIGHTS Three time All CIF, All League, All Area.

MVP Del Rey League. 600 digs.

381 kills, 84 service aces, 95% serve percentage during career. Three time State CIF Championship participant.

GOLF HIGHLIGHTS Three time All League. Three time CIF Playoffs qualifier. One time low average scorer.

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look forward to college-level competition BRYCE HARVEY

Senior Bryce Harvey is a young man of character who is a coach’s dream. Bryce was always told that he was too small to ever play college football, but he learned early on that when people tell you “no” or “can’t,” you must get up and find the strength to fight back and prove them wrong; and he did just that. He has signed a Letter of Intent to play football for Western State Colorado University. In the past two seasons playing football at La Salle, Bryce has combined 138 carries for 1,000 yards and 12 touchdowns, averaging 7.2 yards a carry. Bryce

has a combined 26 receptions for 314 yards and 4 touchdowns.

Defensively, Bryce has a combined 56 tackles and interceptions.

His amazing athletic ability on the football field helped him win 1st Team All-League his senior year, 2nd Team All-League his junior year, and CIF 1st Team. Bryce will miss playing for the La Salle football team, and will always remember his final football game for the School, but he is looking forward to attending Western State Colorado in the fall where he plans to study Athletic Training.

George Medina, Bryce Harvey, Athletic Director Anthony Harris, Marisol Dakan and Samantha Dier.

SAMANTHA DIER

Senior Samantha Dier signed her Letter of Intent to play soccer at St. Edward’s University. In the fall, Samantha will join the St. Edward’s roster as goalkeeper. Although she considered several schools and scholarship offers, which included Santa Clara University, UC Riverside, and Oregon State, Samantha decided on St. Edward’s because she wanted something “different” and that difference she found at St. Edward’s. Samantha started playing soccer when she was 5 years-old. She played for the YMCA indoor league, AYSO, and on a club team, which she currently still plays on. “Growing up, I 16

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tried playing every other sport out there, but soccer was the only one that stuck with me. I love the endurance and competition,” says Samantha. As a student and as an athlete at La Salle, Samantha has felt great support to aspire and reach her goals.

Samantha cannot wait to start playing soccer and her collegiate career at St. Edward’s, in Austin, Texas, where she plans on studying Psychology. “I’m ready to become the best ’me’ I can possibly be,” says Samantha.

GEORGE MEDINA

La Salle’s baseball team hit a home run last school year when George Medina ’14 transferred to the School and went out for the team. As the Lancers starting catcher, George made an immediate impact in the baseball program. During his two years of playing on the Lancers baseball team, George’s stats have been very impressive.

He has a team-leading 13 runs scored, 23 hits, 21 runs batted-in, 7 doubles, and .517 on base percentage. He was named 1st Team AllLeague in the Del Rey League. George has also been awarded three Varsity letters and MVP. In addition to playing at La Salle, George has also been an active baseball player for other local teams and organizations that include The Oakley Stingrays, Corey Lidle, Play Hard, and the Oakland A’s Scout Team. Many universities looked to recruit George, but the school that impressed him the most was Midland University. George made the decision to sign with Midland and this fall he will be joining the Warriors baseball team as a catcher.

MARISOL DAKAN

Although Marisol did not sign a national letter of intent on February 5, we celebrate her for being recruited and committing to an Ivy League school. For the past four years, Senior Marisol Dakan played goalie on La Salle’s Water Polo team. Water Polo was a completely new sport that Marisol “dove” into when she tried out for the team during her freshman year. However, she developed a love and passion for the sport that would help motivate her to reach her athletic goals. During her freshman year, her commitment did not go unnoticed: she was presented the Rookie of the Year award.

She was named Water Polo’s MVP her sophomore and junior years and named 1st Team All-League for three consecutive seasons. In addition to playing on La Salle’s Water Polo team, Marisol joined the Rose Bowl Water Polo Club and participated in the USA Water Polo Junior Olympics for two years. Marisol was recruited by many schools across the nation but decided to go to Brown University.

“I went on a recruiting trip last summer to Brown and fell in love with the university. They told me that I was their primary recruit to join the women’s water polo team as their starting goalie,” she said.

Marisol is excited to continue her academic and water polo career as an Ivy Leaguer at Brown University where she plans on studying Neuroscience.

FEBRUARY 5 is an exciting day for hundreds of student-

athletes across the country. Local news outlets everywhere carry exciting stories of students signing Letters of Intent, committing to be a student-athlete at an institution of higher learning.

Many high-school athletes dream of becoming an Olympian or professional athlete and parents dream of their child earning a college athletic scholarship. However, important things to keep in mind when reading about these college athletic scholarships include:

• 98 of 100 high school athletes will never play in college; • 1 out of every 1,000 high school athletes will receive a Division I scholarship; • the odds of obtaining a Division I-A scholarship is just 2%.

The La Salle athletics program emphasizes commitment, discipline, and character. However, at La Salle, the academic program is our priority - with athletics serving as a valuable companion. Athletics and other co-curricular activities coupled with the school’s Lasallian educational and life values all help develop the complete Lancer student-athlete.

Marcus Tappan, left.

MARCUS TAPPAN ’13 TO PLAY AT CINCINNATI

By Andrew J. Campa, reprinted from the Los Angeles Times

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n the span of a couple of weeks, Glendale Community College freshman and former Lancer linebacker, Marcus Tappan transformed from one of the program’s biggest returning players into an athlete in search of a departing flight.

The La Salle High alumnus committed to the University of Cincinnati in mid December. “I like the coaches, especially Cincinnati Head Coach Tommy Tubberville, who all showed their interest,” Tappan said. “Plus, the team had a solid season this year – they’re in a bowl game and have a chance to go 10-3.”

Tappan selected Cincinnati, over Virginia and Indiana State, which made offers and over schools that showed interest such as New Mexico and Arkansas State. “One of the things that sold me on Cincinnati is that it’s so different than California and I’d like a new experience,” Tappan said.

“And another good thing is that they graduated two or three linebackers, so that gives me a chance to come in and just compete.”

The 6-foot-2, 227-pound Tappan played an integral role in Glendale’s revival this season, as the Vaqueros finished with a 6-4 mark, the program’s best finish since 2007, and had an opportunity to claim an American Division Pacific Conference Championship. Tappan finished the season with 56 tackles, three sacks, 8.5 tackles for a loss and two pass breakups in earning a conference second-team defensive selection.

Perhaps Tappan’s best stat was his interception total, as the freshman finished with four picks, two of which he returned for scores. Tappan was also part of an amazing turnaround in high school. He totaled nine touchdowns as a short-yardage specialist for La Salle in 2012 and finished with 44 tackles, four sacks and two interceptions at the linebacker position. La Salle finished 10-1 in 2012 a year after going 1-9.

“Marcus is a great story. He came to us from La Salle for one season and had a great year,” Glendale Coach John Rome said. “Once Cincinnati came into the picture, he jumped on it.” “After they made an offer, it didn’t take too long,” Tappan said. “The advantage of Cincinnati over Virginia is that I could start school immediately at Cincinnati and with Virginia, I wouldn’t get to start until June.” He will be at Cincinnati for the spring game.

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JAMIE KWONG

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arly one morning a father bundles up his daughter and sets out with his family for Colorado Boulevard to watch the Rose Parade. With a big smile on her face, the little girl watches all of the floats and bands as they pass by, but the float that captivates her most is the Queen’s Float. Filled with overwhelming excitement, she looks up at her mom and then waves to the Royal Court. In those few moments, with the Royal Court smiling and waving right back at her, this little girl believed with all her heart that dreams can come true and happily ever after does exist.

Fast forward to January 1, 2014 and the little girl is now 17 years-old and finds herself on Colorado Boulevard again, waving and smiling to everyone at the 125th Tournament of Roses Parade.

Only this time, she is a Princess sitting on the Rose Court float.

This little girl-turned-Rose Princess is La Salle senior, Jamie Ann Kwong.

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By Jade Rogers ’01

“Growing up in Pasadena, I always dreamed about being one of the beautiful girls on the float. I saw them year after year in their regal splendor,” said Jamie. The 2014 Tournament of Roses Parade theme was “Dreams Come True,” a perfect fit for Jamie whose dream of being on the Royal Court came true on October 7, 2013. “Tournament of Roses President Scott Jenkins would quote Walt Disney at almost every event. He would say, ‘All dreams can come true if we have the courage to pursue them.’ This quote sums up my entire Rose Court experience,” said Jamie.

However, Jamie did not always believe being selected to be on the Rose Court was an attainable dream. Every year, about 1,000 girls try out for one of the seven coveted spots on the Court and every young lady understands that competition is tough. The Rose Court tryouts involve rounds of interviews to determine whether or not a young lady moves on to the next round. Poise, speaking

ability, academic achievements, and community and school involvement, are all part of the process.

So, to help her prepare for the interviews, Jamie sought help from two La Salle alumni: Tracy Cresta ’13, who was a 2013 Rose Court Princess, and Jen Robi ’13, who made it to the finals for the 2013 Rose Court. “Tracy and Jen gave me an overview about everything, including how the set-up would be on the last day of interviews and advised me to be genuine and answer the interview questions naturally. Their guidance was invaluable and I don’t think I could have made it through the process without them,” she said.

Although Jamie does not remember all the interview questions, she does remember a few of them. “During the initial interview, I told the judges why I wanted to be on the Rose Court and about meeting a Princess when I was in the second grade. She visited my classroom and she had so much poise and elegance that I wanted to be just like her. As I moved on to every round, the questions got more challenging. I thank God for my parents’ help because they would prepare me for each interview round by asking different questions on the way to school,” explained Jamie.

And then the day in October finally came. Jamie, with a single rose in her hand, stood on the steps with the other 30 Rose Court finalists at the Tournament House anxiously waiting to hear if she would fill one of the seven spots every young lady dreams about. Jamie, wearing her pinkish-red dress with a matching bow in her hair that she wore for good luck throughout the entire Rose Court process, never faltered. As the first six names for the Rose Court spots were called, Jamie remained calm and kept the smile on her face. Then the moment came when the seventh and final princess was to be announced. Everyone in attendance and watching on television heard her name, “From La Salle High School, number 24, Jamie Ann Kwong.”

“It was the last spot, and I just didn’t think they would call my name. I was completely shocked. I slowly stepped forward, received my bouquet of roses from Tracy Cresta ’13 (2013 Rose Princess and La Salle alumnus) and was in complete disbelief.

The feeling is indescribable,” said Jamie. With the camera bulbs flashing and Jamie’s cheeks twitching from constantly smiling, she was ready for the exciting adventure as one of the seven ladies on the 2014 Rose Court.

“It was an honor to be chosen to be on the Rose Court but it is even more of a humbling feeling to know that I am forever in the Tournament of Roses history and most importantly the

Tournament of Roses family,” said Jamie.

From October up until New Year’s Day, the seven young ladies attended more than 100 community events before the Rose Parade. One of her most memorable event experiences was visiting with children at the Huntington Hospital in Pasadena, signing autographs for young girls at the San Marino City Club, taking a ride on the Goodyear Blimp, Team Day at Disneyland where the Rose Court got to meet the Rose Bowl football teams from Michigan State and Stanford, going to the Rose Bowl and BCS games, appearing on the Hallmark Channel’s Home and Family show where they met N’Sync member Joey Fatone, and attending a Hillsides event in Pasadena where the ladies got to meet actors Emily Deschanel and Matthew Lillard. But the best meeting of all was with the Rose Parade Grand Marshal Vin Scully. “It was amazing meeting Vin Scully. We met him four days before the parade and when I saw him I was completely flabbergasted and stopped right in my tracks. He was so friendly and chatty, congratulating us on our positions. It was a dream come true in-and-of-itself to meet Vin Scully. It was a moment I won’t ever forget,” said Jamie.

Finally, with all the events, publicity outings, and etiquette classes behind them, the biggest event of all was about to take place: the 125th Tournament of Roses Parade.

The preparations for the Rose Parade start just after the clock strikes midnight on New Year’s Eve. The Rose Court was picked up by 2:00am so that they could make it to Amadeus Salons and Spas for hair and make-up. Then the Rose Court Continued on page 20

Lancer Eagle Scouts, Matthew Crabtree ’14 and Rob McAlister ’14 present the Queen & Court banner.

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heads over to Tournament House to dress in their gowns and have their crowns fitted.“Once we had our gowns and crowns on, we took pictures with the committee members, did an interview with KTLA, met the Harlem Globetrotters, took pictures with Vin Scully and his family, took our Mikimoto photo to show off our gorgeous pearls and by 7:30am, we got on the Queen’s Float,” said Jamie. At 8:00am, the parade starts and Jamie could feel the float vibrations as the Queen’s Float begins to move down Orange Grove Boulevard. Jamie could hear people shouting out her name and taking videos. She got to see her dad taking pictures, her brother and best friend and her mom holding up huge signs and waving. Coincidentally, the one person literally closest to her on the parade route was her boyfriend Robbie McAlister ’14, an Eagle Scout who was selected to hold the Queen and Court banner with Matthew Crabtree ’14. “While riding on the float, it was amazing to see all the little girls copying us and trying to practice their waves. At that moment, I could see myself and really embrace how much they saw us as role models,” said Jamie.

After the parade, the rest of New Year’s Day was just as fun for Jamie because she was then whisked off with the rest of the Rose Court to the 100th Rose Bowl. “We were ushered to the staging area for our on-field appearance at the Rose Bowl. I was holding Princess Sarah Hansen’s hand and standing next to Vin Scully and his wife. Hearing my name announced and the cheers and screams from the stadium were indescribable,” exclaimed Jamie. After the announcement of each Rose Court member, they were escorted to their seats on the 50-yard line where they were able to relax and soak it all in while eating popcorn and cotton candy.

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Throughout her entire Rose Court experience, it was not easy balancing school work, Rose Court duties, and other extracurricular activities. Jamie used her time management skills, her whiteboard calendar and color-coded agendas to help balance everything and get things done on time. But now that the Rose Parade and Rose Bowl have come and gone, Jamie can get back to adjusting to a much easier and less hectic life at La Salle where she is the President of the National Honor Society, Varsity Cheer Captain, Commissioner of Communications for Student Life, and is a member of the Student Senate, L.E.A.P., Pi Alpha Chi, Student Ambassadors, California Scholarship Federation, and Support Our Troops club.

Most recently, Jamie was named as one of the California State Youth Ambassadors representing 20 school districts and communities from San Jose to San Diego. As aYouth Ambassador, Jamie will represent her community as a youth education liaison to local and state government agencies. Ah, the quiet life.

Though Jamie has not decided on where she will be attending college in the fall, she is leaning towards the University of Southern California where she would like to study International Relations or Law.

Jamie definitely does not pursue her dreams alone. She says her family has always been her greatest support, largely because they gave her the freedom and control to make her own dreams. “La Salle has also helped me make my dreams come true by helping me grow into the person I have become, the person that the Tournament of Roses committee members saw fit to be a Princess. All of the teachers and my friends at La Salle have inspired me to work hard and stay true to myself. I know I will have to put in hours of work and dedication to get where I want to be, and probably make many mistakes along the way and develope new dreams as they come along, but that’s the best part about life. I can control my destiny. I have the power to make my dreams come true.”

Jamie Kwong with her parents, Ray and Liz.

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Read more about Jamie’s trip to Huntington Hospital in the Fall issue of Lancer Magazine.Though Jamie has not decided on where she will be attending college in the fall, she is leaning towards attending the University of Southern California where she would like to study International Relations or Law.

“We’ll Play

Anybody, Anywhere, Anytime, for Money, Marbles or Chalk.”

- Duffy Lewis, Mr. Athletics

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DUFFY LEWIS, Mr. Athletics at La Salle A Founding Father

By John Blackstock ’67 and Arthur Richards

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aint John Baptist de la Salle is, of course, The Founder of La Salle High School. His spirit imbues Lasallian schools all over the world. Each school, however, has other Founders who bring the Lasallian understanding of education to life in branches of learning ranging from spirituality to academics to athletics and more.

La Salle has such Founders and Dr. Phillip J. “Duffy” Lewis stands among them. As a member of the faculty at the very beginning of La Salle High School, in many ways he was the founder of athletics and physical education at the School. Hired in 1955 before the School opened, he was originally to be football and baseball coach, but when football was dropped, he became Athletic Director, basketball coach and baseball coach.

Lewis came to La Salle with a strong background in athletics, having started his coaching career in 1936. A variety of teams had the benefit of his coaching skills in programs as divergent as Montebello High School, Burbank High School, Notre Dame (Sherman Oaks) and Cathedral High School (Los Angeles) before he took on the task of overseeing the foundation and development of the athletic and physical education programs at the then new La Salle High School.

Under his direction, the athletic program at La Salle rapidly gained a reputation for quality teams that exhibited a determined competitive spirit. Far from shying away from teams deemed superior to La Salle, Lewis felt that teams and athletes developed only when competing against excellent opponents.

Part of his philosophy was that, if you choose not to play those considered better than yourself, you reduce your own chances of improving and may well remain at your lowest capability. He is famously quoted as saying, “We’ll play anybody, anywhere, anytime, for money, marbles or chalk.” That quote embodies the spirit that led to a remarkable career at La Salle. It also aided in the development of remarkable student athletes. The “anybody, anytime, anywhere” attitude laid the foundation for a La Salle athletic program that claims 14 CIF Championships, 17 CIF Finalist titles and 165 League Championships.

Lewis was La Salle’s head basketball and baseball coach for ten years, also coaching the track team for three seasons.

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Quarterback and running back Phillip ”Duffy” Lewis, Occidental College circa 1928.

Plaque with everpresent roll of tape that Duffy flexed during every basketball game.

contributions to the Lancer basketball program. His best records included basketball seasons of 22-6 (1962), 19-1 (1963), 17-3 (1965) and 18-4 (1977) – taking the team into CIF playoffs in all those years. He was inducted into the CIF-Southern Section Hall of Fame with the first slate of recipients. The May 1984 CIF Bulletin announcing the honor recalled Lewis’ 41 year history of coaching at CIF schools and an all-time basketball coaching record of 35274!

After retiring in 1978, Lewis continued to serve La Salle High School as a consultant and was instrumental in the establishment of the School’s Athletic Hall of Fame.

Among other honors, he received a commendation from the Catholic Athletic Association for coaching excellence and service to athletics. He was also named Santa Fe League Coach

of the Year in 1978. The sports writer at The Tidings, newspaper of the Archdiocese of Los Angeles, called him “Mr. Athletics at La Salle High.”

But what many see as the highest honor came with the renaming of the gymnasium at La Salle High School. Dr. Phillip J. “Duffy” Lewis was so well-loved and respected by Brothers, faculty, alumni and students alike that the very arena for basketball was dedicated with his name in June 1979 as a permanent reminder of all he gave to La Salle High School and to Lancer athletics. Few people are so honored in their lifetime.

Lewis was born in Fort William, Ontario, Canada in 1911.

He came to the United States at 12 years of age, later attending and graduating from Burbank High School. At Burbank, he played quarterback on the football team. After high school, he attended Glendale City College, receiving an associate in arts degree. According to Larry Lewis, his son, Duffy wanted to go to USC to play football and baseball. When USC said he could only play baseball, he went to Occidental College where he could play both sports. At both Glendale College and Occidental, he played quarterback and running back and was known as “Ramblin’ Red” (he had auburn hair). He graduated from Occidental College with a bachelor degree in 1936.

According to his son, he came to be known as “Duffy” back at Burbank High School. “There were some college and pro scouts in the stands one day when he was pitching. They said that Phil Lewis looked a lot like Duffy Lewis, star outfielder of the Boston Red Socks. The kids in the dugout overheard them and called Phil ‘Duffy’ that season.”The nickname stuck.

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Members of La Salle’s first faculty in 1956. From left, Duffy Lewis, Athletic Director, Br. Cormac Murphy, FSC, Librarian, Br. Celestine Cormier, FSC, Principal, Br. Wilfred Menard, FSC, Chemistry, Br. Mel Anderson, FSC, Vice Principal (in back), Br. Emery LeRoy, FSC, History Department Chair

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Continued from page 23 and baseball for seven years. Some alums will remember one of his Burbank footballers who was a star of television’s “Alice” series: Vie Tayback who runs Mel’s Diner in the show.

Following Burbank, he moved to Notre Dame, Sherman Oaks, where he coached football and track. Before coming to La Salle, Lewis stayed just one year at Cathedral High School, Los Angeles, where he led the baseball team to a 13-1 season and a CIF playoff berth.

On top of teaching and coaching duties, Lewis also served for six years as President of the Park and Recreation Commission for the City of Burbank. His professional memberships included the American Football Coaches Association, National Athletic Directors Association and the Southern California Basketball and Football Association. He was also a charter member of the National Football Hall of Fame. Duffy died of heart failure at the age of 81 in November 1992.

“Duffy” Lewis left behind a lasting legacy of competition and excellence for a large and grateful Lancer family. Lancers know of no better words to remember one of the true Founders of the School than those on the gymnasium plaque:

Coach Duffy Lewis, on bench with La Salle varsity, 1968.

IT HAS BEEN OUR PRIVILEGE AND HONOR TO HAVE HIM AS OUR FRIEND. Tony Kane ’60 (top left next to Duffy) recalls the Catalina trips.

“The first year we went over was my sophomore year. We took a flight out of Long Beach on an old DC-3. It was the first air flight for many of us and I remember Bro. Celestine leading us in the Rosary during the 15-20 minute flight. It was a fun thing for us all as we played two games with Avalon H.S. and had a weekend stay on Catalina. The next year varsity and JV flew over on two separate seaplanes. That was really a thrill when we landed on the water. We played Avalon tough and it was fun to play real varsity teams. Even though Avalon beat us both years, the Avalon coach told Duffy that they wouldn’t schedule us again because he felt that they would not be competitive with us in future years. And he was right!”

Coach Lewis (top, in door) with “varsity” team embarking to Catalina Island for a two-game series with Avalon High School.

Duffy never shied away from competition, even though his 1957-58 team consisted of just sophomores and freshmen.

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Thoughts about

COACH LEWIS DAVID BALAK ’62

I didn’t know that man very well...because I only knew ‘Coach Lewis’. He was the guy that arrived on campus each morning driving the coolest car and parking it in his special spot next to the Brothers’ residence… the same man that would later in the day push us to our limits at basketball practice…and we always looked forward to it.

To have played for Coach Lewis would be a unique addition to any lifetime resume. The qualities he instilled in us came at a time in our lives when we needed them the most.

His famous saying about ‘playing anybody, anytime, anywhere for money, marbles or chalk’ was truly his mantra.

He could care less (well, almost) who we were playing next.

He would view a game with the Lakers as an ‘opportunity.’

We learned that being well prepared allowed us to take advantage of each opportunity.

Although practices were all about drills and physical conditioning, I don’t think any of us felt we were actually ‘working.’ Rather, we always had fun, but realized that being in exceptional shape provided us the added confidence and competitive edge we needed to win games.

Coach Lewis never tried to be our best friend and always called us ‘men.’ He generated great respect from all his players as he made us believe in the power of the team and that winning was certainly a lot more fun than losing. He made us thrive on pushing ourselves to the next level. When the buzzer sounded to end the game…notching another win for the Lancers…all we had to do was look at Coach Lewis…a huge grin on his face telling us ‘I told you so.’”

We were La Salle’s team…..we were Coach Lewis’ men.

He taught us how to become champions. He taught us how to become successful men.

TONY KANE ’60

“Duffy was not all about athletics, because he stressed getting good grades and respecting our teachers as much as he stressed becoming better athletes. In my sophomore year,

1962 CIF Championship finalist team. From left, Dave Balak, Robert Beehan, Richard Kolberg, Mike Dooling and Tom Young.

I was suspended from playing baseball for two weeks due to below average grades. Duffy told me that if I didn’t put out the effort in the classroom then how could he rely on me to put out the effort on the field. He said, no matter what, your grades come before baseball. So if you want to be part of this team, you need to get with the program.

I never was an excellent student, but I made honor roll my junior year, thanks in part to Duffy Lewis. From my own perspective, Duffy Lewis was not only a big influence on all students, but he was a maker of men. He told it like it was.

To this day, I am very proud to say I graduated from La Salle and very thankful to the Christian Brothers for all their guidance and leadership. I am also thankful that Brother Celestine had the foresight to hire Duffy Lewis as his first A.D. and head coach. I am proud that I was able to play for him.

NOTE FROM THE EDITOR: JOHN BLACKSTOCK ’67 Duffy Lewis was already a legend when I started at La Salle in 1963. He was strong, intelligent, caring, funny and tough. Yep, really tough, but that is what an all-boys school needed back then. Duffy was very well respected and was a terrific coach. He helped me get a track scholarship to USC. Even though I ended up going to Saint Mary’s to play football and rugby, I will never forget his efforts to make me a Trojan. But I was not alone. He helped dozens of student-athletes and he really was a great mentor, teacher, coach and friend.

It was my pleasure and honor to collect and produce this piece, along with Arthur Richards, highlighting a big part of La Salle’s great history.

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Ashley

AMAZING LANCERS

PASSION

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FASHION

By Jade Rogers ’01 with Christina Di Pietro

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enior Ashley Podrebarac has a “passion for fashion” that started at a very young age while playing dressup at her grandma’s house. “While at my grandma’s house I noticed an antique trunk. I was completely intrigued and I wanted to know what was inside of it. I lifted the lid up and I saw ’magic,’” says Ashley. The “magic” she discovered inside that trunk was glamorous and shimmering gowns and accessories. These ensembles would transport her to another decade, where she could pretend to be anyone she wanted to be. Her imagination could be as colorful and put together as her grandma’s old fashion clothes. But what started off as a fun time playing dress-up would later develop into a future passion and career for Ashley.

Materials; Paper, Paper plates, paper cups.

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Ashley is now a senior but she never outgrew her passion for fashion. Her love and creativity for the fashion world was kept fresh and up-to-date just like her designs. “I got a sewing machine from my grandma my sophomore year. In the past, playing with clothes was just fun for me. Now, it has developed into a strong passion and dedication for fashion design,” says Ashley. In the fall of her junior year, Ashley wanted to enhance her love and knowledge of fashion, so she started doing research on fashion design classes that would teach her the skills necessary to grow and succeed in this industry. “A friend told me about Saturday High at Art Center College of Design in Pasadena. It is an art and design program for students in grades 9-12. It was an amazing 10 week experience where I

Materials; Newspaper, paper, shelf liner.

Materials; Cotton fabrics, hand beaded custom cotton collar.

AMAZING LANCERS created my own fashion pieces. It was a fast pace studio environment and I worked every week with five other design students.

I knew this learning experience would help me to transform into the designer that I wanted to be,” she said.

Ashley, pictured at left, has been working nonstop on a fashion line that is composed of very unconventional materials; believe it or not, materials that you would be able to find around your house. Her latest designs are being made out of newspapers, shelf paper, curtains, paper plates, paper clips, jump ropes, floor mats, playing cards, and trash bags. By using unconventional materials, Ashley wants to push herself as a designer and to take her designs to another level. At the end of the school year, Ashley displayed her clothing designs at the La Salle Art Show.

Ashley will continue to enhance her knowledge and skills in the fashion industry when she attends the Fashion Institute of Design and Merchandise in July. “In March of my junior year, I was informed by an academic advisor at FIDM that they were doing early enrollment with a $1,000 scholarship. I couldn’t pass it up. I knew I wanted to be a part of FIDM badly. I worked so hard that month just to make the deadline. I got my fashion portfolio, essays, letters of recommendation, and grades all together for FIDM to receive on time. Those I interviewed with at FIDM were so impressed that I was accepted on the spot.

To officially be accepted by FIDM was the best experience of my life,” says Ashley.

Materials; Silk and Rayon fabrics.

ATHLETE IS AMERICAN MISS STATE FINALIST

By John Blackstock ’67

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lyssa Martinez ’17, a gifted student-athlete, was a State Finalist for National American Miss 2013 California Junior Teen Pageant. When asked why she entered the pageant, she replied that part of the qualifications needed to become a State Finalist included being able to confidently express herself, both in the interview process and in writing the essays. “I could talk about who I am, what my interests and activities are, and where the future may take me.

It was a very exhilarating learning experience,” she said. “It was fun to be a finalist and the entire process was nothing but positive for me.”

Alyssa is also a JV cheerleader, and is a member of the Lancer Track team. She was a CYO track finalist in the 4 x 400 last season and a standout on the Lancer’s 4 x 400 team this season. “At La Salle, I am learning what it takes to achieve my goal of working in Sports Medicine,” she says.

During the football season, she was a student assistant to Mr. Tim Rasmussen, La Salle’s Athletic Trainer. “It’s important to learn how to treat injured athletes. I’m an athlete and I think it helps me too.”

As well as a pageant contestant and studentathlete, Alyssa is in the Four-Year Visual and Performing Arts program.

“That’s where I have an opportunity to dance and act,” she says with a smile. “Stuff that I love!” Alyssa’s other interests include photography, film, art and illustration. “Plus I love being a Lasallian volunteer in our community,” she says.

Her future plans include graduating from an Ivy League school with some sort of medical degree. “I know I will have many more opportunities here and in college.”

She laughs and says, “Maybe I’ll have to set some more goals.”

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ALUMNI PROFILE

RYAN McEVOY ’96 GIVES THE WORLD AN

ECOBOOST

By John Blackstock ’67 and Rachel Roberts

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SBGC -- LEED Huh? If you have no idea what those initials stand for, you are in good company. The vast majority of people probably do not know either, but it has been required by Pasadena building codes since 2005 thanks to Ryan McEvoy ’96.

The United States Green Building Council (USBGC) is a nonprofit organization committed to a prosperous and sustainable future for our nation through cost-efficient and energy-saving green buildings. USGBC works toward its mission of market transformation through its Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) green building program, educational offerings, and advocacy in support of public policy that encourages and enables green buildings and communities.

The Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) program is intended to help those in the building industries, including legislative and permitting agencies, to evaluate building projects according to how well the project meets certain criteria. For example, a project is reviewed and rated under several headings: sustainable sites, water efficiency, energy and atmosphere, materials and resources, and indoor environmental quality. Each of those areas is broken down into criteria that can be assessed and scored. For example, sustainable sites has criteria like the prevention of pollution during construction, the availability of transportation (especially public or alternative transportation), heat island effect, storm water design, and light 28

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pollution reduction. Energy and Atmosphere addresses such things as the efficiency of heating, ventilation and air conditioning systems and lighting.

If you want to know more, ask Ryan McEvoy ’96. He knows all about it.

After graduating from La Salle, Ryan went to the University of California, Santa Cruz, graduating with a BA in Community Studies, focusing on the transformation of social, environmental and political environments through collaborative means. Ryan also lived abroad, working for a sustainability-focused nonprofit and studying permaculture: a system of cultivation intended to maintain permanent agriculture by relying on renewable resources and a self-sustaining ecosystem. Upon finishing his thesis, he moved back to Pasadena to manage a family real estate development project – with the caveat that the project would have to incorporate energy-efficient strategies. The project, the Tricom Building in east Pasadena, became the first building in Pasadena to be LEED certified. It was only the twelfth LEED certified building in California. Today there are 6,728 certified projects in California.

Following the completion of the Tricom Building, other developers approached Ryan about how to apply LEED to their projects. Spurred by their interest, Ryan realized there was a need for technical support for the industry. Ryan started Gaia, a consulting company that provides energy modeling, building commissioning, LEED & CALGreen consulting, training, and rebate and incentive management. His company’s tag line is ’Profitability through Sustainability.’ This underscores that a company can be economically viable while having a positive impact on a community. For example, Gaia uses energy modeling as a design tool to help clients understand a project’s financial benefits. This allows Ryan’s team to help the owner make informed environmental decisions.

If you think this type of consulting and education affects only office buildings, you are mistaken. To date, Ryan’s company has worked on over 100 projects – all of varying scope and purpose, national and international. His varied clientele include Amazon, BMW, Porsche, FedEx, NASA, the US Air Force, Puma, Honda, Urban Outfitters, Google, DirectTV, the US National Forest Service, the Port of Long Beach, Warner-Bros, the cities of Monrovia, Santa Monica, Downtown Women’s Center (Homeless Shelter), Chandler Middle school, UCLA, UCSD, and private residences.

Ryan also finds great pleasure presenting at workshops and conferences, but he gives recognition to those who taught him. He recalls taking a history class at La Salle which provided alternative perspectives from the standard narrative of American History. Classes like that gave him the critical basis upon which he has applied much of the ethical basis for his impetus to be a good, impactful environmental steward.

Former principal, Pat Bonacci recalls that Ryan was always looking to make sure La Salle recycled its trash, “He was passionate about it and that was way before it was “fashionable” to be environmentally cool.”

Ryan took the knowledge from his educational training and applied it to his career. He was taught to study communities as a whole, and then focus on one area to understand the problems, then to find solutions, and finally, build a constituency in order to create change. This is what Ryan did in Pasadena – he lead by example

LA SALLE and affected change in RYAN McEVOY ’96 the fundamental system of Volleyball, Ski & Snowboard Club, building codes in the area.

President of the Chess Club, “Learn, Serve, Lead, is a Founder of Hacky Sack Club, pretty good motto for La Ven a Ver Salle,” he quips.

Education is key PERSONAL in Ryan’s effort to apply Ryan lives in Marina del Rey sustainable solutions to real problems. In 2009 UNIVERSITY Ryan founded the nonprofit Collective Solutions. The UC Santa Cruz, BA Community nonprofit provides job training Studies, 2001 workshops and implements sustainable technologies to CAREER meet basic human needs.

Founded Gaia Development, 2005 Topics are not based on what Founded Collective Solutions, 2009 Ryan or CS volunteers feel is important for the community.

AWARDS They are based on what the community agrees is the best Certified Permaculture Designer solution. Training includes 2006 La Salle Alumni Service how to build and maintain Award solar cookers, compost toilets, rainwater catchment, solar electric systems, gray water systems, methane digesters and water heating systems. Each of these technologies is a win-win. The environment wins, human needs are met, and the community selects which technologies are taught.

Starting with Ryan’s educational experience at La Salle, the primary direction of his life has been dedicated to sustainability. He led by example and built the first LEED speculative commercial building in the world. At that same time, he introduced LEED to Pasadena by providing trainings and tours, successfully encouraging the city to adopt LEED criteria for all new buildings. Ryan has worked on over 100 LEED projects, attended numerous industry conferences, and has taught dozens of workshops. He has created curriculum and taught university classes. He has worked with utilities on establishing rebates. On a national scale, Ryan has spent time in Washington, D.C., doing advocacy work for green construction. Additionally, Ryan has participated in and heavily sponsored the local chapter of USGBC for over 10 years and created his own nonprofit, providing sustainable job training and hands-on experience in sustainable technologies.

Ryan’s commitment to bettering our built environment has been extremely strong and he owes this tenacity in no small amount to the inspiration he received as a student at La Salle High School. Ryan believes that the students of today are a strong part of transforming our future and are a true representation of the goals and objectives of the institutions that provided Ryan with his education and critical thinking skills.

“La Salle provided me the building blocks to see community participation as not just my passion, but one of the important ways to create change.”

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ALUMNI FEATURE

Glenn Willumson ’67 life choices knowing how to think G

lenn Willumson’s recent book, Iron Muse: Photographing the Transcontinental Railroad, (University of California Press, 2013) examines the images of the construction of the railroad commissioned by the Union Pacific and Central Pacific Railroads. “Considering the historical importance of the first transcontinental railroad, it surprised me that so little was known about the photographs that recorded the construction efforts. ”The collections to which he refers have been used for over a century as illustrations in textbooks and histories of the West. “With rare exceptions, however, most writers used the photographs uncritically, assuming that the images were simple documents whose meaning was as self-evident as the locomotives that followed the laborers leveling the ground and laying the track. What I found was that this was not the case. ”There was a rich and complex story of these seemingly straightforward images. They were in fact related to powerful social, economic, and political forces.

Willumson credits La Salle for fostering the educational philosophy that led him into art history. “Learning at La Salle was not rote; it was inquiry based, which is to say that we spent much more time in Brother Bede’s and Mr. Brown’s history classes talking about topics than we did memorizing dates and places.” Recalling the names of many other teachers, he says that his excitement for learning and his desire to be a life-long learner began at La Salle. “A liberal arts education was valued and the humanities were taught with enthusiasm.”

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and discuss ideas.” He returned to the classroom as a highschool teacher for ten years: briefly at La Salle but mostly at De La Salle, Concord, teaching and coaching basketball and track.

His move into the field of art history began during his years at Concord. Like many teachers, he took evening and summer classes to complete a teaching credential. Even after completing his education courses, he continued to take summer classes at UC Berkeley. “One of those was an art history class dealing with the history of photography. I was hooked.”

After three years and much pondering, he changed direction, enrolling in a Master’s program in Art History at UC Davis. In the beginning, he and his wife agreed to a two-year hiatus from high school teaching. However, two years turned into three and he completed his M.A. in 1984. Then, three years turned into more when he accepted a regent’s fellowship for further study, receiving his Ph.D. from UC Santa Barbara in 1988. He refers to his wife, Peggy, as “a saint” for making that academic journey with him.

He was then hired by the Getty Research Institute.

“Unlike the Getty Museum, which has a responsibility to collect and exhibit art and artifacts for the general public, the Getty Research Institute’s audience is scholars.

Our charge was to form photographic collections that would stimulate new ways of thinking about what one might learn from the humanities.” At the Getty, he worked with “really smart colleagues” but also really missed teaching and the university environment.

In 1992, he was offered a position as curator at the Palmer Museum of Art on the Penn State campus with the opportunity to teach art history every other year. During his eight-year tenure, he organized exhibitions of American painting, photography, film and contemporary art. “State College was a wonderful place to live and an even better place to raise our family, and we made lasting friendships there. But I still missed teaching.”

Willumson’s current position at the University of Florida fills that bill. They had just started a graduate degree in

LOVE the TRAINS Who Knew?

This photograph shows the two rival railroad engineers, the Central Pacific on the left and the Union Pacific on the right, warily shaking hands at the ceremony celebrating of the completion of the First Transcontinental Railroad. Although this photograph is often captioned “The Driving of the Last Spike” or “The Meeting of the Rails,” its original title was “East and West Shaking Hands at the Laying of the Last Rail.” Significantly, the original title refers not to the two engineers but to their gesture and to geographic direction.

As Iron Muse makes clear, the engineers were simply ciphers for the reorientation of the American psyche away from the North-South opposition that had dominated American life before the Civil War and to a new East-West conceptualization of the United States that remains with us today. - Dr. G.W.

museum studies and they needed a director, preferably one with a doctorate in art history.” He has been at Florida for 13 years and is program chair and director of the graduate program in museum studies.

But it began at La Salle. “The study of the humanities is not valuable because it teaches us what to think; it is valuable because it teaches us how to think--how to confront new situations, how to think through problems, how to find new solutions. These are some of the things that I learned at La Salle and some of the things that continue to drive my scholarly practice as an academic and, more importantly, the choices I make in my life. For laying that foundation, I am extremely grateful to the generous faculty who were devoted to educating a new generation of young men and to my fellow classmates at La Salle.”

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An exhibit at the California State Railroad Museum in Sacramento.

Photography from 1839 through today, as well as how the Central Pacific and Union Pacific Railroads used the “new” medium during the construction of the Transcontinental Railroad. This exhibition was guest-curated by Dr. Glenn Willumson, University of Florida, and will remain on display through October 2014. For more information visit, www.californiastaterailroadmuseum.org click on Events and Exhibits.

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rother Raphael Patton, FSC was at La Salle from 1963 to1967, contemporary to Glenn Willumson.

Because there was no class on the history of railroads, Brother was forced to teach Religion, Math, Journalism and Music Appreciation.

“Glenn was a serious geometry and religion student, as well as a great basketball player, although his success does not seem to have much to do with his current position,” said Brother.

But Brother Raphael did have connections to the iron rails. His father’s family had come across from Indiana to western Montana, working on the Great Northern. His grandfather was killed in the yards at Whitefish during a switching operation. His granduncles were superintendents for the division. On the other side of the family, his maternal granduncle was an engineer on the Northwestern Pacific. This allowed the lad to ride with Uncle Nelson in the cab on several occasions, covering the route from Cloverdale to Santa Rosa.

Swept along by all of this, Brother became a model railroad fanatic after a grand Christmas gift in 1948 of a Lionel Train set. Then, when such a hobby was far too expensive, he moved over to history and became the local authority on the railroads between San Francisco and Eureka. He then took on the Sacramento Northern, once running through the Saint Mary’s College campus at Moraga and the California & Nevada RR.

Brother Raphael is a retired professor at Saint Mary’s College and is an executive member of the California State Railroad Museum (CSRM) and has given talks and written articles on these now evaporated operations. But he is particularly proud of his exstudent, the authority on the transcontinental project and its photographic record.

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This classic view commemorates the completion of the Northern Pacific Railroad transcontinental line in 1883 as it ran from St. Paul, Minnesota to Tacoma by way of Portland. (Special Collections, University of Washington, negative #594.)

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MONIQUE GOUGEON ’03 Receives Alumni Education Award

During the spring Academic Awards Ceremony, a special alumni award is presented. Ms. Monique Gougeon ’03 was the 2014 recipient of the Brother T. Mel Anderson, FSC Alumni Award for Excellence in Academics.

The following is part of Dr. Gray’s introduction.

One of the pleasures of introducing the recipient of the Brother T. Mel Anderson, FSC Alumni Award for Excellence in Education occurs when the recipient returns to La Salle to teach. Monique Gougeon ’03 serves as an excellent example of a Lasallian educator who combines the best of what influenced her in high school with an outstanding undergraduate and graduate training in her field of expertise.

While at La Salle, Ms. Gougeon was actively involved with the Campus Ministry Team – now known as the Student Life Team. She

Brother Christopher, Monique Gougeon and Dr. Richard Gray.

was a member of Pi Alpha Chi, an anchor for the daily LTV broadcast and participated in the Ven a Ver program to Tijuana. Because of her involvement in Campus Ministry, Ms. Gougeon also participated in the Lasallian Student Leaders workshop held annually at Saint Mary’s College. She joined the Cheer Squad as a sophomore and was selected its Captain each of the next three years. On top of all the activities outside of the classroom, Ms. Gougeon earned a place on the Honor Roll each semester for four years. While this might suggest that, as a student, Ms. Gougeon was “at the top of her game,” she does admit that she arrived at school on her very first dress up day out of uniform and had to wait for her mother to bring the proper attire from home.

At Saint Mary’s College, she was even more involved – if that is possible – than during her high school years. Ms. Gougeon was selected to be a Resident Advisor in the dorms and, in her senior year, she was appointed a Supervising RA. She was named Secretary of the InterVarsity Christian Fellowship, an ecumenical club that emphasized prayer and service and became a Bonner Service Leader – responsible for the coordination of student community service at Saint Mary’s - for two years.

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A defining moment for Ms. Gougeon’s future decision to become an educator took place in her junior year when she participated in a Christian Service Internship during Jan Term (a month-long creative educational program that is a distinctive part of Saint Mary’s College experience). Ms. Gougeon learned how to plan service projects as well as teach Religion to fifth graders at San Miguel School, a free Lasallian School for impoverished middle school children in Providence RI. She shared community life with the Christian Brothers who staffed the school and came away from that month-long experience with an appreciation for the work, prayer and community life of the Brothers.

When Ms. Gougeon returned to California, she knew then that she wanted to be a Lasallian educator.

As a result, Ms. Gougeon pushed herself in her Senior year, voluntarily undertaking to write a thesis on Pope Gregory VIII for her Religious Studies major, which necessitated that she study Greek. When asked why she took on these additional tasks, Ms. Gougeon simply replied that she didn’t think she was finished with her studies by the time she completed her senior year. Parenthetically, this push to know more found Ms. Gougeon receiving the Pope John XXIII Award for Excellence in Scholarship – an honor given at Graduation to the top-ranked senior in Religious Studies.

Happily, Ms. Gougeon received a call from Mr. Ed O’Connor, inquiring if she was interested in a Religious Studies position at La Salle. Without thinking twice, she said yes! At La Salle, Ms. Gougeon has performed a variety of tasks – coordinating the Spiritual Life Team, acting as one of the LEAP Coordinators and Director of Student Retreats – along with her teaching responsibilities in the Religious Studies Department. Her commitment to lifelong learning led her to participate in the three-year long Buttimer Institute for Lasallian Studies at Saint Mary’s College and to enroll at LMU to obtain her Masters in Theology – which, once she completes her thesis (entitled “Finding God in the Lasallian Mission: an Ignatian Approach to Lasallian Education) she will graduate this coming May.

Ms. Gougeon cites her La Salle teachers: Ed O’Connor, Jane Osick, Paula Moore and David Desmond as central inspirations for her choice to become a high school teacher and hopes that she can be a mentor to students the way her La Salle teachers mentored her, especially in their ability to see potential in her that she never realized was there.

ALUMNI CAREER DAY The College Counseling Department and Alumni Office joined efforts to host two Career Days for the Class of 2016. The sophomore class selected what industries they wanted to hear from and the Alumni Office found 22 speakers to fulfill their wishes. Many thanks to all of the alums who came back

to campus to share their experience with current students.

If you are interested in participating in a future Career Day please contact the Alumni Office at 626.696.4362 or alumni@lasallehs.org. Updating your business information with the Alumni Office is the first step in becoming involved!

Michael Prieto ’98 (Engineering), Tom Badzey ’90 (Psychology), Mario Foresta ’00 (Graphic Design), Megan Sterling ’00 (Marketing), John McTeague ’79 (Law), Denise Garciano ’00 (Marketing), Hazim Rabadi ’87 (Architecture), Rich McManus ’90 (Video Editing), Brady Graham ’67 (School Counseling), Josef Lemoine ’95 (Show Writer), Bryce Alden ’03 (Engineering)

Abel Jimenez ’91 (Law Enforcement), Ken White ’82 (Police Detective), Kevin Shinnick ’87 (Producing), Ted Tekippe ’95 (Software Development), Thom Wynne ’73 (Photography)

Lynn Nuccio ’00 (Physical Therapy), Kelly O’Connor Watson ’00 (Nursing), Chris Tavera ’01 (Firefighting), Leo Anaya ’89 (Government Investigation), Eric Bonholtzer ’99 (Law), Janel Moncada Gonzalez ’99 (Entrepreneur) WINTER / SPRING 2014

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Michael Gomez F. Krystle Espiritu, Colin Hurlbut, Pia Ansula G. John Bottala, Joe Olender, Elliott Van Nest H. Gray Garrison, Krystle Espiritu, Gianina Bautista,

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FACULTY UPDATES

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illy Williams, a 12-year veteran of La Salle’s English Department, presented a paper entitled “’And Even the Like Precurse of Feared Events:’” Hamlet, Enoch Powell, and Banger Racing’s Staging of Demolition” at the New Elizabethans 1953-2013: Nation, Culture and Identity conference in the Institute of English Studies at the University of London this past summer. Drawing comparisons between Hamlet’s preparation for Cartesian ontology and the contemporary spectacle of banger racing (England’s brand of demolition derby), Williams spoke on formations of 20thcentury British identity before colleagues from universities throughout the UK, Canada, and the United States. While in the UK, Billy also took time to attend “Bloom’s Day,” Dublin’s annual celebration of James Joyce’s landmark novel, Ullyses, to visit Wordsworth’s Dove Cottage in the Lake District, and to revisit many of the haunts of William Blake, the 18th-century poet and painter who Billy received a fellowship to study in 1999. When he is not teaching senior English, Billy is finishing his PhD in Cultural Studies at Claremont Graduate University.

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ames D. Redwood, former La Salle English teacher, was the inaugural winner of the Notre Dame Review Book Prize.

Redwood began publishing short stories based on his experiences in Viet Nam in 1993. In the spring of 1999, his story “Numbers” appeared in the Virginia Quarterly Review. “The Son Returns,” “The Photograph,” “The Black Phantom,” and “Love Beneath the Napalm,” among other titles in his collection were the first stories published by the Notre Dame Review. Redwood’s most recent story, “The Angel of the Tenderloin,” appeared in the Summer/Fall 2013.

Jim was a well respected English teacher during his time at La Salle reports John Ring.

“He definitely marched to the beat of his own drum. He cared immensely about both his craft and his students and had a deeply witty and dry sense of humor.” Marty Hogue, also a former La Salle English teacher in the 1970s and ’80s, says, “What I remember and what impressed me the most about Jim was how he went to Loyola Law School at night and became editor of the Law Review while maintaining his normal high standard of teaching at La Salle. His sense of humor was so rich, so quick, and at such a high intellectual level, that he was always so much fun to banter with. Jim is and was a man of many terrifying talents.”

Redwood graduated from Oberlin College in 1971 with a Bachelor’s degree in English. He went to Saigon, South Viet Nam in September 1972, to teach English. After three months working in various schools and universities in the South Vietnamese capital, he also started working as a volunteer, and then later as a salaried employee, for a social welfare organization, the Shoeshine Boys Project, which was devoted to assisting street children displaced by the war by giving them a home, an education, and the opportunity to learn a trade. After the fall of Saigon in April 1975, Redwood taught English and French at La Salle before attending law school in 1979. After working for a law firm in San Francisco and then for the Securities and Exchange Commission in Washington, D.C. in the 1980s, he joined the faculty of Albany Law School in Albany, New York in 1989. He has been a professor of law there ever since, teaching numerous courses, including a seminar in Law and Literature.

He is currently working on a novel, Pale Fate, set in Viet Nam in 1969-1970. For more information about the author, please see . Jim is married and is the father of two children.

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ew but familiar faces are teaching in the Dance Department at La Salle. Ms. Nancy Evans Doede, who has been on the faculty for 10 years, is assisted this year by her daughter, Miss Ashleigh Doede. Miss Doede has been dancing professionally since graduating high school in 2006, and is currently completing the highest degree in Yoga training. Miss Doede is assisting in Dance 1 and 2, as well as teaching the yoga unit in Movement for the Athlete.

She choreographed “Guys and Dolls” last year, and will choreograph this year’s musical as well.

Outside La Salle, Miss Doede continues to dance and choreograph professionally with her modern dance company, Nancy Evans Dance Theatre. Our students and the Dance Department are benefiting from their collaboration and as true members of the La Salle Family! If you would like more information, please visit the La Salle website www.lasallehs.org or NEDT website at www.nancyevansdancetheatre.com.

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he Alumni Office brought a bit of La Salle to grads living out of the area with regional gatherings in Orange County, San Diego and the Bay Area. Believe it or not, these three areas have the largest number of alumni living in them outside of Los Angeles. Alumni in attendance had the chance to meet principal,

Brother Christopher Brady, FSC and hear the latest news about their Alma Mater.

Would you like your Alma Mater to visit your neck of the woods?

Let the Alumni Office know at alumni@lasallehs.org.

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San Diego alumni reconnected with each other and their Alma Mater on March 1st at The Crab Catcher in La Jolla. Those in attendance included, left to right: Daryl Hernandez ’82, Andy Law ’90, Jeff Jahnke ’04, Jerry Lu ’90, Bill Houston ’83, Mike Ryan ’85, James Ryan ’86, Everett Evleth ’87, Brother Christopher Brady, FSC, Shannon Hogan ’08, Kristin Seeker ’00, David Baier ’08, Kristen Schultz Wray ’98, Tom Iarossi ’68 and Pat Bonacci, AFSC.

John Blackstock ’67 and Pat Tellez ’68 were also in San Diego

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Orange County Alumni mixed and mingled on February 8th at a gathering at JT Schmid’s in Tustin. Those in attendance included (left to right): Richard Gray, John Blackstock ’67, Nicole Paradis ’03, Matt Jones ’05, Tony Messineo ’80, Dick Crawford ’75, Brother Christopher Brady, FSC, Katrina Dela Cruz ’12, Jim Quandt ’67, Mike Sullivan ’70, Kristen Schultz Wray ’98, Steven Andres ’94 & Tina Bonacci ’94.

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Forty alums attended the Bay Area Alumni Gathering on March 29th in Jack London Square. It was a packed house with every decade represented from 1960-2013. Five former faculty members were also in attendance including Brother Mel Anderson, FSC, Brother Martin Ash, FSC, Brother Raphael Patton, FSC, Brother Dominic Berardelli, FSC, and Brother James Riordan, FSC.

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Back row, left to right: Samantha Cuerington ’09, Lily Zaldivar ’10, Kala Cuerington ’06, Jon Fan ’02, Mark Garcia ’98, Erin (Driscoll) Levine ’02, Jenny Gosselin ’02, Michael Murphy ’10, Laraine Hsu ’03, Peter Lindley ’69, Erin Wiley ’03, Madison Miller ’03, Nichole DaSilva ’03, Al Lumas ’60, Amanda (Stephen) Dowdeswell ’03, Bob Leppert ’66, Garrett Stone ’13, Terry Faherty ’65, Phil Camperi ’12, Jonathan Valdivia ’01, Adam Gibbs ’02, Brother Raphael Patton, FSC, Father Timothy Hunter ’62, David Taylor ’98, Edward Alexander ’02. Front row, left to right: Brother James Riordan, FSC, Pat Bonacci, AFSC, Adam Richey ’99, Laura (Holman) Richey ’99, Ned Bennett ’65, Michael Alexander ’10, Justin Lucas ’05, Sean Brown ’02, Darryl Paxson ’82, Michael Roosevelt ’65, Tom Galindo ’71, Brother Martin Ash, FSC, Tim Manning ’68, Paschal Sabatella ’71, Brother Dominic Berardelli, FSC, Greg Anicich ’74, Brother Mel Anderson, FSC, Brother Christopher Brady, FSC. Not pictured: Bill Quirk ’63, Kristen Schultz Wray ’98.

Brother Martin Ash, FSC, Bill Quirk ’63, Linda Leppert, Bob Leppert ’66, Brother Mel Anderson, FSC

Left to right: Jenny Gosselin ’02, Jon Fan ’02, Sean Brown ’02, Shoko Nozawa, Tim Manning ’68, Erin Wiley ’03, Pat Bonacci, AFSC, Madison Miller ’03, Laraine Hsu ’03, Nichole DaSilva ’03, Amanda (Stephen) Dowdeswell ‘03

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Juniors EARN SCHOLARSHIPS

Brother Christopher, Nate Chandler, Mrs. Bob Alcorn, Dr. Richard Gray.

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he The Bob Alcorn Memorial Scholarship for Excellence in the Humanities was established by the Class of 1962 to honor their revered teacher and mentor. Many members of the Class of 1962 were privileged to have Bob Alcorn as their teacher in more than one subject – he taught English, Modern Language and Social Studies. In addition, to his teaching duties, Bob Alcorn was also Moderator of the Drama Club. The School’s Administration elected to honor a current student in the Junior Class who excelled in the three subject areas taught by Bob Alcorn. That student, selected by the Faculties of the English, World Languages and Social Studies Departments receives a thousand dollar scholarship to be applied to the Senior year tuition at La Salle. This year’s recipient, NATE CHANDLER ’15 is Assistant Commissioner of Service, a member of the Support Our Troops Club, NHS, participates in LEAP, Model UN and is a linebacker for Coach Gordon and throws the Shot Put and Discus for Coach Riley. Nate and his parents volunteer once

a month at Union Station; all the while maintaining a 4.+ GPA. in which his lowest grade in any of his classes is A-.

The junior selected by the Math and Science Faculty to receive the Bob Thomas Memorial Scholarship for academic excellence in those two disciplines was BEN WU ’15.

His wife, Jayne, established this scholarship to memorialize the time Bob was a beloved teacher at La Salle. Jayne Thomas has been a faithful donor to her deceased husband’s memorial scholarship and has never missed an Academic Awards Ceremony since the Bob Thomas Scholarship was awarded. This year’s recipient, also works with LEAP, plays piano with the Jazz Band, participates, not surprisingly, in Science Outreach, has been elected to NHS and the National Science Honor Society, has applied to participate in summer research programs at Johns Hopkins and the City of Hope and wants to study engineering in college. Like his fellow awardee, Ben’s lowest grade in any subject is an A-.

NATIONAL MONTH OF SERVICE MAY 1, 2014- MAY 31, 2014

SIGN UP FOR A PROJECT TODAY AT WWW.LANCERNETWORK.COM/SERVICE2014 The Alumni National Month of Service is a chance to unite La Salle graduates through community service. With over 6,000 alumni living in nearly every state, the potential to have a positive and meaningful impact in the community is enormous.

We are encouraging alumni to: • Volunteer! Projects have been organized in Los Angeles, Pasadena & the Bay Area.

• Get involved in a service project in your community.

• Share your volunteer stories & pictures with the La Salle community. Send in service pictures of you, your family and friends or a group of La Salle grads to alumni@lasallehs.org.

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Bill Quirk is starting his second year in the California State Assembly. While many of his friends and relatives are retiring, he is busier than ever. In the ’70s, Bill did climate modeling and he has kept up with the energy technologies that can reduce greenhouse gas generation ever since. He has become accepted as the energy expert in the Assembly. Bill hopes to help guide California’s efforts to greatly reduce the greenhouse gas generation.

Class of 1964 FIFTY YEAR REUNION THURSDAY, MAY 22, 2014 Golden Diploma Presentation, Campus Tour & Luncheon at La Salle followed by a Welcome Reception that evening FRIDAY, MAY 23, 2014 Optional Daytime Activities & Reunion Dinner Make your reservation online at www.lancernetwork.com/64Reunion or contact the Alumni Office at 626.696.4362.

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Ted Luiten is a resident engineer with MWH Constructors and lives in Leona Valley.

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Michael Genovese had his most recent book, Leadership Matters: Unleashing the Power of Paradox, recognized by the International Leadership Association as the most outstanding leadership book of the year. In November 2013, Mike and his co-author Thomas Cronin were honored at an award ceremony in Montreal, Canada.

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Mark Moreno is retired and lives in Davis with his wife with whom he has three daughters and one granddaughter.

Jeffrey Prokop is semi-retired and lives with his wife Leanne in La Verne. They have two grown children, Ryan (29) and Jenny (25).

Eric Stuehrmann and his wife Judi live in rural Amish, Pennsylvania but he heads into Philadelphia during the week as a senior manager with the Oracle Corporation where he manages a global team of technical writers who create help systems, user’s guides and installation guides for software products. Eric also volunteers with his kids’ Robotics team. Eric and Judi have three children (one in college and two in high school) and reside in Cochranville, PA. Anthony Exposito is a lead engineer with Light & Power International.

Bernard Simon is a fiscal analyst for Pima Community College in Arizona. He and his wife Ro-

Class of 1974 FORTY YEAR REUNION SATURDAY, MAY 17, 2014 La Salle High School Dining Pavilion & Atrium INVITATIONS ARE IN THE MAIL. Buy your tickets now at www.lancernetwork.com/74Reunion or contact the Alumni Office at 626.696.4362. berta have been married for 23 years and reside in Green Valley, AZ.

1984

Pete Badzey has published his first novel, Whitehorse Peak. An adventure story set in a fantasy realm reminiscent of Middle Earth and Narnia (with a touch of Dungeons and Dragons), it is available on Amazon.com (print and Kindle), Barnes and Noble (for the Nook) and Createspace (print). It is a tale of a young warrior’s discovery of a ruined village on the borderlands of his kingdom and his quest for justice for the slain. The mission quickly turns into an investigation into an ancient prophecy, a search for a long-lost treasure and a battle against a shadowy cult. Though he has not quit his day job (aerospace and systems engineer for Northrop Grumman), Pete credits his La Salle teachers with instilling in him a love of creative writing that has remained with him. He lives in Huntington Beach with his wife and two sons, Michael (15) and Josh (11), and even found time to attend the Alumni baseball game this year.

1985

Arnel Aquino is a sergeant with the Sacramento Police Department. He and his wife Melissa have two children, Cristian (14) and Cassandra (11), and live in Folsom.

David Palic is a senior account manager with Symantec and lives in Santa Cruz with his wife, Alison and their two kids, Taryn (7) and Keegan (4).

Alumni Baseball Game Former baseball players had a great time taking swings at the annual Alumni Baseball Game on Saturday, February 8th. Alumni in attendance included, left to right: Jessie Tonibio ’93, Chris Knowles ’04, Alec Edwards ’06, Brendan Gripp ’08, Brian Hill ’10, Mike Bottala ’10, Johnny Auer ’11, Luke Sciaraffa ’08, Aaron Nauls ’10, Ernie Martin ’09, Pete Badzey ’84 and Tony Messineo ’80.

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Kevin Shinnick successfully

1999

completed a solo swim crossing of the English Channel on September 23, 2013 in 18 hours and 38 minutes. Less than ideal tides on the day of his swim pushed him to swim approximately 30 miles from shore to shore. As one of less than 25 American swimmers this year to accomplish this swim, Kevin joined the international ranks of select swimmers who have crossed one of the busiest, coldest and most iconic ocean channels in the world.

Eric Bonholtzer was recently selected as a Pasadena Top Attorney for 2013.

He is a trial lawyer and last year became partner at the firm, Ball and Bonholtzer. Eric specializes in all areas of personal injury including product liability, pharmaceutical litigation, auto accidents, construction defects, battery, civil rights, medical malpractice, and discrimination claims.

His main emphasis is on catastrophic loss, particularly traumatic brain injury. He has had several law articles published in the Daily Journal, California’s largest legal publication. In addition to his legal work, Eric is also a fiction author whose stories have appeared in many national and international magazines and anthologies.

Eric graduated Magna Cum Laude from Southwestern Law School after obtaining a Master of Arts Degree in English from California State University, Pomona, and a Bachelor of Arts Degree from USC.

1991

2000

Andre Vener is a partner of Dog Haus in Old Town Pasadena. He and his wife Amanda have a daughter, Ava Ann (2) and reside in Pasadena.

Sarah Moore is the Director of Marketing for the law firm of Richards, Watson + Gershon in Los Angeles. She resides in Studio City.

1993

2001

Chria Hazlitt accepted the position of Associate Director for Annual and Special Gifts with the UCLA Henry Samueli School of Engineering and Applied Science in December. Chria and his wife Jamie, who is a librarian at LMU, live with their two daughters in Mar Vista.

1995

Fleming Helmstadter is a realtor and training director for Sotheby’s International Realty in their Pasadena office.

Meghan O’Donnell is an e-commerce assistant for maxstudio.com. She has a BA in Broadcast Journalism from Cal State Long Beach and a Professional Designation in Merchandise Marketing from FIDM.

Nick Venegoni is a Licensed Marriage & Family Therapist in private practice in San Francisco, where he works to support the mental health of the community. He is very active in the Bay Area mental health community serving on the boards for two different professional therapist organizations. He also volunteers weekly at the Zen Hospice Project supporting individuals in their dying process as well as their family and loved ones.

Chris Tavera has been a firefighter with the City of Los Angeles for eight years. He, his wife Shannon (Skager) Tavera ’02, and their son Luke (20 months) live in Monrovia.

1996

2002

Jennifer (Hemela) Tanner and her husband Chase have two children, Mackenzie (3) and Benjamin (1), and live in Ruidoso, New Mexico.

1997

Eugene Flock is a software developer for CU Direct Corporation in Ontario.

1998

Cindy Sanchez Clark is a cash management consultant for BMO Harris and lives in New Berlin, Wisconsin.

Margaret Pett has worked for Info-Com Business Products, a contract furniture dealership and interior design company since 2006 and took over ownership of the company in September 2012.

Margaret also teaches dance and Zumba classes throughout the Pasadena area.

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AnnMarie Mendez Mecca received her Associate of Science in Diagnostic Medical Sonography last year. She lives with her husband Jeff and her daughter Abigail (8 ½) in El Segundo.

TJ Henry graduated last year with his JD in Sports Law and an MBA in Finance from Tulane University and is currently working with the New Orleans Saints.

2003

Kimberly Cobb spent a year in London completing her Master’s program at the University of London. During her stay, she also conducted research at the London Canal Museum on citizenship education promotion. Kimberly returned to the States in September 2013 and is looking to begin a career in a museum’s education department. She plans to return to the UK to live abroad sometime in the future.

Adam Palffy is the new Executive Chef at Roy’s Hawaiian Fusion Restaurant in Rancho Mirage.

2004

Lynn Nuccio is a physical therapist at Children’s Hospital, Los Angeles. She received her Doctorate of Physical Therapy from USC in 2011.

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Contact the Alumni Office at alumni@lasallehs.org with your updated info so that you receive all the details regarding your reunion.

2006

Adriana Stathatos is an account executive with Davis Elen Advertising in Los Angeles.

Matthew Maulit is a supporter relations service specialist for the LA Galaxy/AEG.

2007

Sabrina Rentschler is working at City of Hope as a laboratory research associate. She helps study Sumolyation and SUMO and its role in Oncogenesis. Sabrina is hoping to eventually segway this into a career in oncology and become a doctor.

Daniel Priore is a research librarian at the Rosicrucian Park Research Library in San Jose. He earned his BA in Classical Civilization and Archaeology from LMU and has his Masters in Library and Information Science; Archival Studies.

Charles Barakat is a marketing and sales rep for Astro Pneumatic Tool Company in South El Monte. He earned his BS in Marketing Management from Cal Poly Pomona in 2012.

2008

Adam Compton received his BS in Mechanical Engineering from Northern Arizona University last year and is currently working in Beijing, China.

Allison Madden is a civil engineer with C&V Consulting in Foothill Ranch and lives in Irvine.

2009

John Castillo graduated from Saint Mary’s College in May 2013 with a BA in Anthropology.

Ted Sharp graduated with his BS in Mechanical Engineering from Embry Riddle Aeronautical University in 2013. He and his wife Jihan Naginis reside in Tujunga.

2011

Sterling Shuster was named 2013 Co-Conference Player of the Year in the

Pacific Conference (PCSC) for her role on the LMU Softball Team, as well as First Team AllPCSC. Sterling led the conference in overall offensive statistics and was in the top 10 in batting average, runs, hits, doubles, home-runs, RBI’s, SLG% and OBA. Sterling also led the conference in home-runs and SLG%.

Steven Petrovich is a junior at USC and is spending his spring semester studying abroad at the University of Manchester in England.

2013

Emily Paluch has written a script for a short film that was recently selected as a Top 16 finalist for UCLA’s annual Campus Movie Festival finale. The script was written during her junior year at La Salle for Ms. Jude Lucas’ LTV class. At the time, Emily lacked the proper resources to film her screenplay. This past fall, when she joined the Film and Photography Society at UCLA, she attended a screenwriting workshop, refined her script and submitted it for consideration for the CMF. The CMF is an annual competition held on college campuses across the nation in which groups have to make a 5-minute film in one week. UCLA’s Film and Photography Society selected three scripts out of 34 entries, including Emily’s film “09456,” a psychological thriller. The film was selected as a Top 16 finalist out of 116 entries submitted by film students, film clubs and societies at UCLA. Julia Jacques and Brigit Murphy are thoroughly enjoying their freshmen year at Gonzaga University. Both will be traveling to Nicaragua this summer for a month. For the first 15 days, they will be volunteering their time in the village of Jiquillo working one on one with children teaching them English, building eco-friendly infrastructure in their village, and helping protect the critically endangered Hawksbill Sea Turtle by venturing out to secluded beaches in search for Sea Turtles laying eggs. For the last 11 days, they will be helping build an artificial reef in the Caribbean, doing 14 dives in 11 days off of Little Corn Island and getting PADI certified. Julia & Brigit are both fundraising for this experience so if you would like to support them please visit www.snap-raise.com/fundraisers/265 for Julia and www.snap-raise.com/fundraisers/177/participant/2221 for Brigit.

Alessandra Gonzales set two school records for Seattle University at the 2014 WAC Indoor Track & Field Championships. She first raced down the track in 7.81 seconds in the 60 meter dash, breaking that mark by 1/100th of a second. She then set a new school record in the 200 meter dash with a time of 25.84 seconds, 5/100ths of a second faster than the old mark.

Engagements Dustin Hackman ’00 and Angela Holbrook were engaged on August 5, 2013 in the East Cape of Baja California Sur. They plan on getting married in San Diego, where they live, on August 10, 2014.

Ryan Weigand ’02 and Darcie Flanders are engaged to be married on May 10, 2014 in Turlock, CA. Ryan is working in development at Northern Arizona University.

Lisa Jutsum ’05 got engaged in January to Jonathan Blomberg, who is a pilot in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC).

After working in the same city in DRC over the past two years, the couple plans to marry in June in Pasadena.

Weddings Terapat “Eddie” Prapapanich ’95 married Theerarat Limatibul on January 23, 2013 at the Grand Hyatt Erawan in Bangkok, Thailand.

Siobain Courtney ’00 married Jonathan Cruz Martinez on July 6, 2013 at the Church of the Good Shepherd in Beverly Hills followed by a reception at her parents’ home in Monrovia. Siobain is a personal trainer and orthopedic exercise specialist and went back to school in January to become a physical therapy assistant. Siobain and Jonathan make their home in Pasadena.

Catie Kirby ’02 and Ricky Victor, former JV Football Defensive Coordinator and Varsity Boys Basketball Assistant Coach, wed on September 21, 2013 in South Pasadena at Catie’s home church, Holy Family. Included in the wedding party was Alicia Mino Rocha ’02.

Catie and Ricky honeymooned in Jamaica.

Births & Adoptions David Carta ’86 and his wife Christine welcomed their fourth boy into their family on No-

vember 4, 2013. His name is Adam Jacob Carta and he joins Sam (7), Andrew (5) and Thomas (2). Dad still endeavors to be able to play center one day for the Carta basketball team.

Tawni (Hart) Wagner ’96 and her husband Rodney welcomed their identical twin daugh-

ters, Hunter Gayle and Charli Hart, into the world on October 7, 2013. Tawni and her family reside in Seattle where she continues to work for Nordstrom.

Johann Chan ’98 and his wife Wendy welcomed their first child, Emmanuelle Joy Chan, on October 18, 2013 weighing 5lbs., 13oz.

Jennifer (Pittman) Corcoran ’99 and her husband Joel welcomed their second son, Peyton

Joseph Corcoran, on July 17, 2013 in Roseville, CA. He weighed 8 lbs., 1 oz. and was 20.75” long. Peyton joins big brother Noah Scott Corcoran, born March 29, 2010. Noah weighed 8 lbs., 14 oz. and was 22.5” long at birth. He is now much (much) bigger. 3 1/2 years and two kids later, their parents are finally getting the hang of things like updating alumni publications. They do not expect to have the upper hand for long.

Chris Miller ’99 and his wife Jackie are proud to announce the birth of their daughter, Penelope Jessica Miller. She was born on November 12, 2013 at 10:44pm weighing 7lbs., 4oz. and 21.5in. long.

Jennifer Ballantyne Freeman ’00 and her husband Doug welcomed their third child, Brooklynn Ruby, on October 15, 2013 at Methodist Hospital weighing 8lbs., 11oz. and 21in. long. Big brother Kaleb is 6 years old and big sister Alivia is 3 years old. Jennifer graduated from Cal Poly Pomona in June 2013 with a Master’s in Animal Science/Nutrition. She has been working for Natural Balance Pet Food’s for almost 9 years as their staff Registered Veterinarian Technologist and Director of Customer Service.

Vanessa Casillas Caulfield ’02 and John Caulfield ’03 welcome their baby boy, Jack Caulfield, to the clan on December 12, 2013 at 6:07pm weighing 7lbs. and 20in. long.

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THE LAST WORD

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n the fall of 1988, La Salle introduced the Crystal Circle Dinner, an event recognizing the generosity of the Schools’ staunchest annual donors and of those close to our School.

Happily, over the years, the number of annual donors and friends has grown dramatically. So, too, have the costs.

Beginning last year, La Salle hosted two events recognizing annual donors and others – an event for donors at the Crystal Circle level of annual support (that is, donors of $1,000 or more to La Salle), and another for President’s Circle donors. Initiated three years ago, the President’s Circle is La Salle’s premier annual giving society, recognizing donors at the $2,500 level or more.

Last year’s events proved gratifyingly successful, with more donors participating in these two separate events than in the single recognition dinner hosted in the past. And, while the number of those who attended these two events was up, costs actually decreased because these events were cocktail receptions and not full dinners.

This new La Salle tradition will continue next school year. On Sunday, September 7, 2014, a reception for Crystal Circle donors and others will be hosted at the Athenaeum at Caltech in Pasadena; a reception for La Salle’s premier annual gift society, the President’s Circle, will be held on Sunday, November 9, 2014 at the California Club in Los Angeles.

More information on these two events, as well as formal invitations, will follow.

BIO-TECH CLASS REVIEWS GENETICS CANCER TREATMENTS In November, the Genetics and Biotechnology Class was honored to have Dr. Tim Synold P’14,’17, as a guest speaker. Dr. Synold is a doctor of pharmacology at the City of Hope and is currently researching the treatment of brain tumors by using stem cells to enhance the delivery of chemotherapeutic agents to the target cancer cells. The presentation of his current work is a perfect complement to the lessons and laboratory investigations covered in the Biotech course.

The protocols for these labs were developed

by Amgen Biotech Experience, an outreach program designed to introduce students to the techniques of gel electrophoresis, DNA digestion, bacterial transformation, and protein purification.

In his lecture, Dr. Synold impressed upon his young audience the importance of these techniques and how the applications of genetics and molecular biology is revolutionizing the science of medicine, especially in the area of cancer research.

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S A V E the D AT E

The thoughtful support of alumni, parents, grandparents and friends has helped sustain La Salle High School’s margin of excellence since 1956. The School acknowledges this generosity in a number of important ways.

The premier annual giving society is the President’s Circle, established in 2011, which includes gifts of $2,500 or more per fiscal year (July 1 thru June 30). The President’s Circle succeeds the Crystal Circle (gifts between $1,000 and $2,499) as La Salle’s preeminent annual gift society.

President’s Circle and Crystal Circle members are recognized on a donor wall in prominent display at the School and in the Annual Report. A reception will be held for each group in the fall:

CRYSTAL CIRCLE RECEPTION SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 7, 2014

PRESIDENT’S CIRCLE RECEPTION SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 9, 2014

At whatever level you choose to support La Salle, your support is most warmly welcome. Visit www.lasallehs.org/Give for more info.

LANCERS RALLY LANCERS PLAY KOREA FOR PHILIPPINES On Saturday, February 1, the Lancer TYPHOON VICTIMS Varsity Baseball Team had the honor of playing nine innings against a team from Korea. Yatap High School’s 40 man baseball team was visiting the United States from Seoul, Korea while on their winter break. During their one month stay, they played 15 exhibition games against several highly ranked Southern California teams. The team is very competitive as they practice daily, Monday through Saturday from 8:00am to 4:00pm.

At the February 1st game, several professional baseball scouts were in attendance evaluating the Korean and American players.

The Oakland A’s drafted a player from this team in 2011. Although, La Salle lost 9-3, the boys enjoyed the experience and took notice of their opponent’s different style of play.

There was a pre-game ceremony with an exchange of gifts and afterwards the two teams shook hands and took souvenir photos.

La Salle’s Student Life Team hosted a Dollar Dress Day on Friday, November 15th to benefit the victims of Typhoon Haiyan that ravaged the Philippines. The School community raised over $2,400. In addition, 91 students participated in the American Red Cross Blood Drive for Philippines typhoon victims that took place on campus on November 20th. “It was great to see La Salle High School’s blood donation potential,” said Nicole McAdam, Senior Account Manager of American Red Cross. “I’ve been at the American Red Cross for almost nine years and we have never had such a successful blood drive at La Salle. In light of the crisis in the Philippines, this is pretty awesome.” Organizer, Alex Krizek ’14 did a great job as did the faculty who supported the event. The American Red Cross supplies 40 percent of the nation’s blood.

Please join us for La Salle High School’s 15th Annual Crystal Ball honoring David Lam P ’08, ’09, longstanding member of the Board of Regents and the recipient of the Lasallian Volunteer of the Year award.

This magical evening features cocktails, live and silent auctions, dinner, dancing and opportunity drawing.

All proceeds will benefit La Salle High School’s academic, arts, athletic and financial aid programs.

Crystal Ball Friday, May 2, 2014 The Langham Huntington, Pasadena

La Salle High School

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