Loyola Magazine: Spring 2021 by Loyola High School

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A Letter from the President DEAR LOYOLA FAMILY, Hope. Did you ever think we would use that word again? Through those many, frankly dark moments of the past year, I thought of what many of you have heard me say time and again: the power of God’s unconditional love. That’s what has pulled us through this pandemic year, that is why we are here on earth and that is why we thrive. That hope is everywhere on the Loyola campus as faculty, staff and administration gather together again as one. Most importantly, it is why it is such a joy to see our young men come back, physically present as they take part in our Jesuit Catholic mission. This is life at Loyola, life as it should be. To say it has been a difficult year for all of us is an understatement. And much more so for the many who have lost loved ones and found life in disarray. As they reimagine their future, so does Loyola, so must Loyola. Faith. That’s what I have in our administration, their leadership; our teachers, their commitment; our staff, their steadfastness; our community, their love of our school. This issue will show you how Loyola has reached out to the future, while always remembering where its students are from, 1901 Venice—where Men for and with

Charity. That is a word that is filled with nuances. For Loyola, it is giving and not counting the cost. It is in our students’ DNA. That’s why Aidan Reilly ’17 was given the Citizen Honors Award by the Congressional Medal of Honor Society for Farmlink, why junior Henry Kupiec’s Groceries for Good fed so many, why Gabriel Batnij ’22 is known for kindness.

Others are formed to be leaders. When you read Director

Though hope, faith and charity are out of their biblical order

of Faculty Dan Annarelli’s article about our Directors’

above, they are what we aspire to: Faith, Hope and Charity,

program, you see what Principal Frank Kozakowski had

the way to a better world and future. All blessed by God’s

and has in mind for the future. Think, explore, invent, lead.

unconditional love. Yours in Christ,

AMDG Rev. Gregory M. Goethals, SJ ’73 President, Loyola High School of Los Angeles

LOYOLA MAGAZINE Editor: Maite Saralegui Berry Design and Creative Direction: Charity Capili Ellis Cover: Dlugolecki Photography

Photography: Denver Broncos, Dlugolecki Photography, Keats Elliott, Farmlink, Kupiec Family and Dustin Snipes Contributors: Daniel Annarelli, Gabriel Batnij ’22, Hunter Carroll ’17, Tracy Edwards, Henry Kupiec ’22, Susie Wampler and the Advancement Team

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TA BLE OF CON T EN T S 03 A Letter from the President 05 The 21st Century Loyola, Echoing the Past, Embracing the Future By Susie Wampler 09 George Paton ’87 and Loyola: Bringing It Home to the Broncos By Hunter Carroll ’17 10 Aidan Reilly ’17 Receives Award by Congressional Medal of Honor Society By Jason Cruz ’12 11 A New Kind of Trading Post: Their Currency is Kindness By Gabriel Batnij ’22 12 Groceries for Good: Helping Those in Need By Henry Kupiec ’22 13 Senior Service Project Celebrates 40th Anniversary: Capstone Program Reimagined During Pandemic By Tracy Edwards 15 The Directors’ Cut: How Loyola is Reenvisioning Education By Daniel Annarelli, Loyola Director of Faculty 18 Loyola Is EVERY WHERE…Oh, the Places Cubs Go! By Jason Cruz ’12 19 Four Faculty Legends Say Goodbye By Jason Cruz ’12 21 Class Notes 22 In Memoriam 26 Board of Directors

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THE RIBBON CUT by Loyola President Fr. Gregory M. Goethals SJ, ’73, was, of course, Loyola blue. Beyond it stood the newly christened Caruso Hall, the much-anticipated new facility that will help propel the school’s longstanding legacy of academic leadership and service to the community for many generations to come. The unveiling of Caruso Hall and the grand new main entrance to campus on a beautiful evening in early March shepherded in a new era for Loyola High School. The majestic building celebrates Loyola’s long history and advances the school’s mission into the future. It is simultaneously inspirational and practical. And it cherishes sacred Loyola traditions while embracing and enhancing innovation. Pivotal to the $34 million 1901 Venice Boulevard Capital Campaign, the 26,188-square-foot Caruso Hall will be home to more than 200 events each year. The facility replaces, expands and modernizes Xavier Center, which was built in 1964. Xavier had become outmoded and was no longer able to meet the needs of the dynamic Loyola community. Like its predecessor, Caruso Hall will be the most used space on campus, hosting everything from liturgies and the annual Interchange fundraiser to the school prom and academic testing. 5

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Visionary Leadership Through the Caruso Family Foundation, alumni parent, businessman and Loyola Board Chair Rick J. Caruso and his wife, Tina, donated $4.5 million toward the new building and an additional $500,000 to endow a four-year scholarship for a high-performing, low-income student from an underserved Los Angeles neighborhood. Their gift is among the largest in the school’s history. “Taking Loyola into the next century was the board’s goal, as was retaining Loyola’s mantle as one of the finest Jesuit schools in the country,” Mr. Caruso said. “It was clear that what Loyola needed to do to continue to be an elite Jesuit Catholic educational institution was to build— both academically and physically—to literally reach out to this new century and capture the future. Tina and I are honored to be part of this next step as Loyola charts the next hundred years.” Loyola parent Chris O’Donnell narrated the video that premiered following the Inaugural Mass and Grand Opening ceremony on March 6. “Welcome to Caruso Hall and the future of Loyola,” he said in the video. “Step onto our 21-acre campus, and you feel its history—156 years and counting. The legacy of our past [and] the excitement of our present [are] catapulting us to the future.”

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At the virtual event, Fr. Goethals expressed his gratitude to the many members of the Loyola community—benefactors, alumni, faculty, staff, students and friends—who helped make the campus transformation a reality. “I especially want to thank Rick Caruso for his vision throughout these years as we moved forward with plans for the 21st century Loyola,” he said. “His generosity and his leadership as board chair and strong belief in our mission helped to make this all possible.”

“The beauty of Caruso Hall is that it embraces all that Loyola is. It is an education and liturgical space, as well as an event space where we all can come together.” —Fr. Gregory M. Goethals, SJ ’73

Innovation and Inspiration A key innovation of Caruso Hall is the hidden retractable walls that allow the space to be used as a single Grand Hall —ideal for liturgies, all-school gatherings and other major events—or up to three separate rooms, providing maximum flexibility. State-of-the-art integrated communications

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and AV equipment, as well as soundproofing within the adjustable walls, add to the facility’s capacity to adapt to a wide variety of purposes. The building also includes a dedicated sacristy to service liturgies; a full-service banquet kitchen, capable of serving 800 guests; a multipurpose student kitchen; ADA-compliant restrooms; a second-floor balcony overlooking Hayden Circle; and a colonnade that serves as a pre-event space. Several naming opportunities within Caruso Hall—including pillars, to be named by alumni classes, and the beautiful windows mirroring Ruppert Hall—remain available. “The beauty of Caruso Hall is that it embraces all that Loyola is. It is an education and liturgical space, as well as an event space where we all can come together,” Fr. Goethals says. “Ultimately and most importantly, it is about who we are. We are Los Angeles, as we form its young men to be its leaders—through our campus, through Caruso Hall, through our Jesuit Catholic education, our faculty and administration are inspired to give back and to do good.” The Caruso Hall complex will include a Veterans’ Wall of Honor, paying tribute and showing gratitude to the thousands of Loyola graduates who have served in the military throughout the past one hundred years. LOYOL A MAG A ZINE

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The capital campaign also encompasses an updated main entrance to the venerable Loyola grounds at 1901 Venice Boulevard, which has been the school’s home since 1917. A new wrought iron front gate spans the entrance to the campus, providing additional security as well as a beautiful focal point. As you enter campus, Hayden Circle has been embellished with a Graduate-at-Graduation Walkway, a visible and stirring reminder of the attributes aspired to by Loyola students during their time at the school: Open to Growth, Intellectually Distinguished, Religious, Loving, Committed to Justice and Developing as a Leader. The new grand entrance and addition of Caruso Hall create a dramatic and cohesive architectural core for the campus. The school’s oldest structure, Loyola Hall—dating from 1917— is now flanked by Caruso Hall to the west and Ruppert Hall to the east. Completed in 1926, the latter is home to the school’s Jesuit community and remains the school’s spiritual center.

The completion of Caruso Hall marks a major milestone toward the long-term campus master plan. In 1999, Loyola’s Board of Trustees—then helmed by Edward P. Roski, Jr. ’57—recommended that all new construction mirror the Collegiate Gothic Revival architectural style of Loyola Hall and Ruppert Hall, with a contemporary interpretation, while preserving the historic prominence of the first two buildings on campus.

Masterful Planning The most recent prior capital campaign, the Campaign for Loyola, concluded in December 2010 with construction of William H. Hannon Science Hall and Ardolf Academic Hall— both of which echo the architectural design of the campus’ iconic buildings while boasting advanced technological interiors. It also included major renovations to Loyola and Ruppert halls and several other facilities. Caruso Hall’s design was similarly inspired by Loyola and Ruppert halls, both of which were created by A.C. Martin decades earlier. The building was designed by KFA Architecture, which has been recognized for its architectural, design and master-planning services for projects throughout the greater Los Angeles metropolitan area. The firm was an early pioneer of adaptive reuse projects, including more than 40 historic buildings in downtown Los Angeles. 7

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General contractor MATT Construction has built some of the most iconic buildings in California, such as The Broad museum and the Academy Museum of Motion Pictures, which will open in September. It also managed construction of Hannon Science and Ardolf Academic halls. Caruso Hall’s large arched windows and warm-toned masonry make it a fitting companion to its august neighbors. But all the buildings’ beauty is less important than the values they reflect and the learning and formation that occurs within their walls.

“Taking Loyola into the next century was the board’s goal, as was retaining Loyola’s mantle as one of the finest Jesuit schools in the country.” —Mr. Rick Caruso

Past as Prologue Loyola High School holds a vital and central place in Los Angeles history. Founded in 1865, Loyola is the oldest secondary educational institution in Southern California. For generations, the school’s graduates have been renowned for their leadership in pioneering new industries, fueling the region’s economic growth, addressing societal challenges and opportunities as well as serving the community as Men for and with Others. Today, Loyola students continue to reflect the diverse population of Los Angeles County, drawing from more than 190 zip codes, with students of Latino, Asian-Pacific and African-American descent comprising nearly half of the student body. “A Jesuit Catholic education forms and leads,” Mr. Caruso adds. “Loyola makes all the difference in the world to the young men that come here—it’s a game changer. The Jesuit mission is going to be enhanced that much more by the beauty of the architecture and the setting and the elegance and the presence of this campus.” At the March 6 virtual Grand Opening, Fr. Goethals said he looks forward to welcoming students, faculty, staff, alumni back to the reimagined campus as soon as it is safe to do so. He referred to Caruso Hall’s completion—and the other campus transformations made possible by the 1901 Venice Boulevard campaign—as “a historic moment for this great institution.” The joyful, complete return to campus will be an even more wonderful kind of blue-ribbon day. LOYOL A MAG A ZINE

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GEORGE PATON ’87 AND LOYOLA: BRINGING IT HOME TO THE BRONCOS BY HUNTER CARROLL ’17

AS A SOPHOMORE AT LOYOLA, George Paton’s alarm went off at the early hour of 5:00 a.m. almost every day. He then spent his mornings hard at work with his fellow Cub brothers at Coach Ed Hearn’s samurai weightlifting program, all before starting class at 8:05 a.m. Not only was this Mr. Paton’s first experience as an early riser, but his experience playing football also taught him hard work and discipline. He’s convinced that these are some of the most important life lessons he took away from his Loyola experience. “I learned at a young age that if you work harder than your opponent, you’re typically going to beat your opponent,” says Mr. Paton, now the General Manager of the Denver Broncos. Mr. Paton played three years of football at Loyola, eventually becoming the starting quarterback for his senior year, then team captain, leading the Cubs to the CIF Quarterfinals. That year, he was named the team’s most valuable player. “We weren’t expected to do much that season. We probably were not the most talented team, but we were one of the most hardworking teams. We were always the most prepared,” said Mr. Paton. “That’s because of Steve Grady ’63 and Jon Dawson. We always felt like when we stepped on the field, we were going to outwork, out-physical and outexecute our opponent. And we usually did.” Mr. Paton thrived in the competitive atmosphere that Loyola provided. Thanks to the idea that the team and person who worked the hardest usually fared the best, he created competition in everything he did. “There was always competition. I thought the Loyola environment got the best out of me for one, but I also think it got the best of everyone that bought into it.” Following his graduation from Loyola in 1987, Mr. Paton continued playing football at the University of CaliforniaLos Angeles. After five years with the team, he went to 9

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Europe, coaching and playing football before returning to Loyola to coach alongside Steve Grady ’63. Mr. Paton had an incredibly successful two-year stint as the sophomore football team’s head coach before accepting a scouting intern position with the Chicago Bears in 1997.

“Loyola is a microcosm of what I go through today. All the values that I learned at Loyola are things that I use today.” —Mr. George Paton ’87 After spending three years with the Bears, Mr. Paton eventually worked his way up to assistant director of pro personnel. In 2001, he was hired by the Miami Dolphins as the director of pro personnel, where he worked for five years. From 2007–2020, he spent time with the Minnesota Vikings, eventually becoming the assistant general manager and vice president of player personnel. Entering his 24th year working in the NFL, Mr. Paton is now with the Denver Broncos as the highest-standing employee in their personnel department, the general manager. Whether he is in meetings regarding free agents, scouting players for the upcoming NFL draft this May, or strategizing with other executives, his days start early, and they end late. “Loyola is a microcosm of what I go through today. All the values that I learned at Loyola are things that I use today,” Mr. Paton explained. “They treat you like a man from day one. Loyola is very process-driven, especially in football, and the way we have to function in the NFL is also extremely process-driven.” While Mr. Paton credits Loyola for turning him into a morning person from a young age, he also acknowledges that the school instilled the fundamentals of hard work and discipline in him as well, which is just one aspect of Loyola for which he will be forever grateful.

Aidan Reilly ’17 Receives Award by Congressional Medal of Honor Society BY JASON CRUZ ’12 HARVESTING HOPE. That’s what Loyola alumnus Aidan Reilly ’17 is doing with the Farmlink Project, a nonprofit that he co-founded in April 2020 as a response to the nationwide crisis of food insecurity amplified by the pandemic. For his outstanding service, Mr. Reilly received the 2021 Citizen Honors Award for “Service Act” by the prestigious Congressional Medal of Honor Society this past March.

Thus, it should come as no surprise that some of the earliest members of the organization were a pair of Mr. Reilly’s own classmates at Loyola: Max Goldman ’17 (CFO) and Cooper Adams ’17 (Farms Team Lead). He credits their leadership and resolve, saying the two have played pivotal roles in Farmlink’s success. “My advice to current students? If you’re thinking about starting a project, start it with another Cub.”

Farmlink connects the broken supply chains in the agricultural and food access industries, fighting against waste and shortages by linking farms that have surplus produce with food banks and communities in need. In just four months, Farmlink reached a milestone of 10 million pounds of rescued produce delivered and has since moved over 27 million pounds of food to nearly every state in America and two additional countries. Support of the organization has resulted in $2 million dollars raised and counting.

“It’s these types of people who truly affect change in the world,” added Mr. Reilly. “The fact that Loyola alumni are highlydriven, intelligent and resourceful explains why there are so many Cubs around the globe doing just that.”

What started out as an idea brainstormed during quarantine by a group of university students has since grown into a fullfledged operation with more than 200 volunteers across the United States. Mr. Reilly, who is Farmlink’s chief creative officer and a senior at Brown University studying international politics, sees a “shared perspective, sacrifice for the betterment of others and a relentless sense of humility” in all of his peers.

—Mr. Aidan Reilly ’17

“My advice to current students? If you’re thinking about starting a project, start it with another Cub.”

The Citizen Honors Award is given to outstanding individuals who go above and beyond to perform extraordinary acts of service. But, for a Loyola Cub, that’s simply being a Man for and with Others.

To support or get involved with Farmlink, please visit their website at farmlinkproject.org.

From left, twin brothers Emmet Reilly ’17 and Aidan Reilly ’17 with members of the Farmlink crew. LOYOL A MAG A ZINE

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A New Kind of Trading Post: Their Currency Is Kindness BY GABRIEL BATNIJ ’22 IT’S MARCH 2020. Rumors are swirling that the state will go into full lockdown. Supermarkets are flooded with people scouring mostly empty shelves. My family wants to buy some yeast, but all that is left is a two-pound bag and nobody needs that much yeast. I decide to share with my neighbors, who reciprocate by sharing their own superstoresized purchases. And then it dawns on me that if we all share our abundances, we can solve our scarcities and get through our crisis together. That evening, I start a Facebook group called San Marino Trading Post for neighbors to give things to each other for free to help each other get through quarantine. A day later, when California shut down everything—when everyone was at home, feeling isolated, wanting to connect with society— people turned to Facebook, where they found San Marino Trading Post. Now, over a year later, there are about 1,100 people in the group. In the beginning, the group focused on providing people with necessities. One immunodeficient cancer survivor asked for disinfecting wipes to keep herself safe and a local business provided them. And as necessities became more available, people started sharing everything, not only

When someone gets something for free from a neighbor, they feel that they have been gifted and that creates a bond with the giver. These bonds are part of what strengthen communities. —Gabriel Batnij ’22 things, such as books, puzzles, tools and thousands of pieces of backyard citrus, but also advice and expertise. One neighbor offered to mend clothing for others. People asked for the best local sandwich, which pest control company to use, how to fix their TV and they all received answers. I had my doubts that people would share my “give without counting the cost” vision of the group, an Ignatian view of the world, but they quickly proved me wrong. No one was ashamed to give away what some might consider worthless. “The saying ‘One person’s trash is another’s treasure’ is

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certainly true, thanks to San Marino Trading Post,” one member wrote. From plastic forks to wine corks, everything offered is gratefully received by another neighbor. On the flip side, people also offer each other items of great value, from computers to scooters. When members wanted to start selling items they had been giving away for free, I insisted that the group had started out free and would remain free. When someone gets something for free from a neighbor, they feel that they have been gifted and that creates a bond with the giver. These bonds are part of what strengthen communities. Furthermore, the receiver feels that they have to give something back by sheer human nature, and my group is fueled by that natural instinct. We created a space where people who were gifted something felt a duty to help the community that had helped them. People were vulnerable in this time of crisis and in that vulnerability came the unification of the community. A united community means a more resilient community because people can depend on one another. We all operate under the illusion that there is scarcity in the world, but as a community, we have each other to spread our abundances. In the same way that neighbors can help each other through groups like mine, we as the Loyola community follow our “Men for and with Others” motto. We give without counting the cost, and we become richer when we give.

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Groceries for Good: Helping Those in Need

BY HENRY KUPIEC ’22

DURING THE START OF THE COVID LOCKDOWNS, many at-risk individuals did not feel safe visiting grocery stores, yet some of these stores did not have delivery systems in place to help them. As a result, numerous community members faced a unique and difficult problem: they were unable to acquire their favorite groceries at their preferred stores. To help our vulnerable neighbors, senior Hudson O’Hanlon and I founded Groceries for Good, a community of high school volunteers who shop for and deliver groceries to those vulnerable individuals. Since our founding, we have made over 100 delivery trips and have overseen countless more trips made by my Cub brothers.

Cubs were willing to pick up donations and deliver them to collection hubs, alumni provided generous donations of food and toiletries and the faculty worked to spread the message. The collective power of small efforts allowed us to provide more than 2,000 meals to struggling students. — Henry Kupiec ’22

Loyola’s service-oriented community has played an immense role in the development of Groceries for Good. When I first realized the need for a service such as Groceries for Good, I was already overwhelmed with academic and extracurricular commitments. I could have decided that I did not have the time to start a volunteer group, but I felt a unique calling to follow the Loyola motto of being a Man for and with Others in a journey of service which continues today. Furthermore, I have witnessed countless acts of generosity from both faculty and my Cub brothers during my time at Loyola, ultimately inspiring me to perform my own act of service. Loyola has created a unique community of students, faculty and alumni who all have bought into collective service. One recent example of this was Loyola’s efforts in supporting Groceries for Good’s El Camino Warrior Food Pantry drive. While running Groceries for Good, Hudson and I noticed a sharp increase in food insecurity, particularly among community college students. Once again, we became determined to find a way to help. Leveraging our networks in Groceries for Good as well as the Loyola lacrosse team,

Loyola lacrosse players Henry Kupiec ’22 (left) and Hudson O’Hanlon ’21 (right) started Groceries for Good where, during the pandemic, they shop for others with no charge.

we successfully launched an effort to raise food and supplies for El Camino Community College students and their dependents. While we initially set out to collect 1,200 pounds of food and supplies, the widespread support of the Loyola community led us to far exceed our goal, raising 2,500 pounds. Cubs were willing to pick up donations and deliver them to collection hubs, alumni provided generous donations of food and toiletries and the faculty worked to spread the message. The collective power of small efforts allowed us to provide more than 2,000 meals to struggling students. Loyola has played a critical role in the founding and continued success of Groceries for Good as well as countless other community service projects conducted by other members of the student body. Our tight-knit community of Men for and with Others, whether students or alumni, has transformed Loyola into an epicenter of projects bringing much needed good into the world.

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Capstone Program Reimagined During the Pandemic BY TRACY EDWARDS 2020. Its challenges affected many aspects of the Loyola experience, including the vaunted Senior Service Project. Fortuitously, those challenges also provided opportunity for growth and examination of the beloved 40-year-old senior tradition and the goal of broadening its impact throughout Los Angeles. Last summer, when it became apparent that pandemic lockdowns and school closures would make the traditional service program format impossible for the class of 2021, Dr. Jesse Rodriguez, Director of the Center for Service and Justice, and Angela Moran, Service Coordinator, were determined to reconceive the Senior Project experience. Their goal was to continue to embrace the core of the original program, adapt to COVID restrictions and chart the future. After conferring with other Jesuit school service directors, both province-wide and nationally, it was the recommendation from Jamal Adams ’90, Loyola’s Director of Equity and Inclusion, that led the Service and Justice team to Local Civics. Once reviewing it, they knew that this New Yorkbased leadership firm would keep the program alive and vital. Working with middle and high school students to identify civic issues within their communities, Local Civics creates student-led strategies for change. In addition to providing a curriculum and advocacy framework for Loyola that included civic training and engagement in online service, it also highlighted the importance of entering into community spaces with a sensitivity to their unique stories. This was a significant, necessary and impactful COVIDrelated pivot from what the Senior Service Project had traditionally been. “We really challenged the seniors to get creative and step outside of the box of what service had been defined as over many years,” said Mrs. Moran. “They were able to examine for themselves, what is the deeper meaning behind what we are doing, and look at actions through a civic lens.” This past January, the 2021 Senior Service Program debuted while our seniors were off campus, learning remotely. Twelfth graders jumped right in and took part in two weeks of online workshops that provided tools to prepare students for community engagement. It was a new way for our Cubs to be more effective agents of change.

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Workshop sessions began with a specific focus each day, such as the importance of identifying a community’s positive attributes along with its needs. Guest speakers shared stories of personal civic journeys followed by student reflection and discussion. “Initially, I just really wanted to go out and serve,” explains Yvann Batamack ’21, “But, it was a great experience. It was interesting to learn how to identify community assets and use online tools like Google Maps and city websites for researching our local community. It actually was a holistic way of looking at our city.”

“We really challenged the seniors to get creative and step outside of the box of what service had been defined as over many years,” said Mrs. Moran. “They were able to examine for themselves, what is the deeper meaning behind what we are doing, and look at actions through a civic lens.” —Mrs. Angela Moran The next phase of the program allowed seniors to put their skills to work for 10 hours of assigned service at various schools and other community organizations. Since they were strictly limited to Zoom interactions, this proved to be challenging in some cases. According to Christopher Goodelle ’21, “there can be a bit of a disconnect when you are (online) and there isn’t that sense of person-toperson connection.” But for others, like Yvann Batamack who tutored students at local Charter School Para Los Niños, the online format worked well. “I found my ideal place in the math class. I was able to teach and work individually with students on the questions that they had.” Gaurav Law ’21, who volunteered with the Pico Union Community Police Advisory Board to redesign a website that provides COVID relief package information to small businesses, appreciated the new format. “I was surprised that we could make close connections online—I learned a lot of cool tools to help determine what a community needs.”

Reimagining the Future Loyola’s Joel Biery ’18 teaching at nearby Salvin Special Education Center in 2018 during his Senior Service Project.

The final piece of the program was the creation of a Civic

one-on-one experience with Loyola High School students,

Action Plan. Seniors were able to collaborate in small groups

we could raise math and English proficiency scores.”

and formulate long-term strategies for serving others in an

He hopes his efforts continue once he graduates, adding,

area of need.

“Essentially this is a leaping-off point. It could be a skeleton for other students who want to take it over.”

Christopher Goodelle’s civic blueprint centered on better nutrition resources for local students. “Our whole plan revolves

Dr. Rodriguez believes that the pause created by the pandemic

around food deserts in downtown Los Angeles,” he explained,

allowed for an important analysis of how the program can

“and the connection to the charter and public schools. A lot of

continue to grow and evolve. He considers, “What would

children and teens don’t have the right food to eat to prepare

a holistic program of student life look like that integrates

them for the day and it puts them at a disadvantage. We want

service and justice, equity and inclusion and health and

to make sure all students are being fed properly so they have

wellness? We are becoming more intentional about the

the same advantages as any other kids.”

intersection of all those experiences and how they integrate.” He continues, “The pandemic forced all of us to slow down...

Yvann Batamack focused his Civic Action Plan on a tutoring

for us at the Center for Service and Justice, it allowed the

program for Para Los Niños. “I felt that was the greatest area

space to reflect deeper on the ways we are creating spaces

of need because there aren’t a lot of tutors or after-school

for our young men to engage in the community.” Certainly

enrichment activities,” he said. “We thought by providing a

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THE DIRECTORS’ CUT IF YOU WERE GIVEN AN OPPORTUNITY to innovate, enhance and elevate your organization or business from the inside out, what would be most useful to you? In the case of Mr. Frank Kozakowski, Principal of Loyola High School, the answer comes in the form of intangible commodities— a combination of freedom, expertise and purpose. This is how Mr. Kozakowski approached his decision to adopt a new level of leadership at Loyola when he added the role of “Director of Faculty” to his staff. There are four directors of faculty: Jamal Adams ’90, Daniel Annarelli, Teri Kawamata and Rick Pedroarias ’84. Deconstructed, the role of faculty director is: one-part administrator, one-part classroom instructor and one-part innovator. This is by design. Like most things at Loyola, it started when a need intersected with our broader mission, and that has defined its purpose. In summer of 2016, veteran Latin teacher and technology specialist, Mrs. Teri Kawamata, approached Mr. Kozakowski with a proposal for bridging the gap between teachers who were technology pioneers and teachers who needed help adapting to meeting students in the digital age. Mr. Kozakowski recognized that Loyola needed robust professional development training when it came to technology integration and Mrs. Kawamata offered a solution. But technology was not the only area where Mr. Kozakowski saw a need to innovate. Serious conversations around race, gender, sexual orientation, class and religion were afoot across the nation and within the Jesuit Schools Network. As a premier institution in one of the most diverse cities in America, Loyola needed to be a leader and an advocate, as it always has been, on matters of social justice, equity and inclusion. Furthermore, in 2017 at an international colloquium in Rio de Janeiro, Superior General of the Society of Jesus Fr. Arturo Sosa, SJ proclaimed that the future of Jesuit education depended on its greatest resource: a global network of schools that spans six continents, 70 countries, and more than 800 schools, each connected by, and “on fire” with, the shared spiritual charism of Ignatius.

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Fr. Sosa was impelling Jesuit schools to build upon an already existing framework for educating students to be global citizens. Lastly, Mr. Kozakowski recognized the value of continued professional development, teamwork in academic departments and a system for hiring new faculty as well as encouraging existing faculty to embody a spirit of collaboration and professionalism. From each of these areas, Loyola has seen the role of faculty director emerge, each working as part of a team, each with an initiative to advance the mission of Jesuit education at the direction of the principal.

“At the end of the day, all of our efforts result in helping the student. That’s what ultimately matters.” —Mrs. Teri Kawamata

Technology and the Transformation of Loyola’s Classrooms Loyola’s successful transition to remote learning in the spring of 2020 was possible due to the foundation laid by Loyola faculty to become technologically proficient before the pandemic. By the time Loyola students were doing online learning, they were already familiar with teachers posting lessons on their learning management system (Canvas), updating grades in Powerschool and collaborating with their peers and teachers through a variety of tools like Google Docs. Teri Kawamata marshaled the effort and expertise of Loyola’s IT department to outfit as well as prepare teachers according to their needs and comfort levels. Looking back, Mrs. Kawamata says, “I am most proud of the faculty professional development programs I’ve coordinated including Tech Expo and Summer Academy that helped prepare teachers for online instruction. I accomplished this with the collaboration and support of Jamal and Rick (before Dan came aboard). Our united team effort

“Our [Jesuit] presence in so many places and cultures around the world allows us to create and offer educational proposals for an intercultural view of the world, in which all human beings and their peoples possess a ‘global citizenship’ (Rio, 2017).” — Father General Arturo Sosa, SJ

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was critical in helping teachers during the challenging transition to online learning.” The results speak for themselves. In the data obtained from student surveys and in the performance data on objective metrics like SAT, ACT and AP scores, Loyola students were incredibly satisfied with the quality of their instruction and their scores showed a marked improvement over 2019 both internally and on a national scale. As Loyola students return to campus under a new normal, school may look different as we reflect on the lessons learned during remote instruction. Looking to the future with optimism, Mrs. Kawamata says, “Teachers have ’upped their game’ in the area of technology. I look forward to helping teachers learn, teach each other and raise each other to their next level. At the end of the day, all of our efforts result in helping the student. That’s what ultimately matters.” From Diversity to Inclusion At the Mass of the Holy Spirit each September, Jesuit principals across the country address the school

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community for the first time that academic year. In 2017, Mr. Kozakowski said these words, “In the past I have spoken about the expectations of a Loyola student and the desire to make Loyola High School a safe place free from prejudice, stereotypes, discrimination and hatred. In the past I have asked you to remove certain words from our accepted vocabulary. Accepted vocabulary are those words we use and those words we allow to be used in our presence. The expectations of a Loyola student are high, and you are up to the challenge.” Mr. Kozakowski’s address came one month after a white supremacy rally in Charlottesville, VA and one month before #MeToo ignited a women’s movement around the world. It was in this context that Mr. Kozakowski specifically asked Jamal Adams ’90 to work with all members of the Loyola High School community to talk about the dynamics of power and privilege in their lives and communities. Since then, Mr. Adams says he has made the Office of Equity and Inclusion a vehicle to “encourage and empower students, faculty, staff and alumni to actively seek a new understanding of their culture and the interpersonal LOYOL A MAG A ZINE

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skills needed in the cultural context of their surrounding communities at Loyola and beyond.” Today this work is as relevant and important as ever with Mr. Adams deepening his reach at Loyola High School and the Jesuit Network. He was recently selected as the Co-Editor of the Jesuit West Collaborative Organizing for Racial Equity Toolkit, where he helped source, organize and design a website dedicated to helping individuals and institutions grow their capacity to be agents of change for Racial Equity. The fruits of this labor are taking shape as Loyola prepares to implement a new strategic plan that includes specific and measurable goals around equity and inclusion. In partnership with his fellow faculty directors, Mr. Adams identifies two specific areas for growth with an eye on (1) an organized, equity-driven review of Loyola’s curriculum and (2) a methodology for attracting a more diverse applicant pool for open faculty and staff positions. Cultivating Global Citizenship In 2012 Mr. Kozakowski attended the first ever international colloquium of Jesuit educators from all six regional provinces of the world. It was here that the seeds had been planted for what Fr. Arturo Sosa, SJ later referred to as the “immense international potential” of the Jesuit network. It is where Father General affirmed that “Our [Jesuit] presence in so many places and cultures around the world allows us to create and offer educational proposals for an intercultural view of the world, in which all human beings and their peoples possess a ‘global citizenship’ (Rio, 2017).” When Mr. Annarelli left the Dean’s Office in 2020, he picked up where he had left off in 2015 as a World History and European History teacher and a tenacious proponent of a curriculum that invites students to “deepen their awareness of their place in the world and their responsibility in it” (Jesuit Global Taskforce, 2019). In his new role as Director of Faculty and Global Education, Mr. Annarelli has begun the process for a collaborative interdisciplinary path through the curriculum that combines academic coursework with experiential learning. The goal is for Loyola students to become active global citizens with the capacity and disposition to understand and act on issues of global significance.

A distinction in Global Citizenship highlights the innovative way that Loyola’s curriculum may prepare young men to live, study and work in a world that is profoundly interconnected. Coupling the academic work with opportunities for local, national and international experiences fosters an intercultural perspective. Finally, a synthesis project demonstrates how students can work together to develop ways to address and respond to challenges across cultural or national boundaries. 21st Century Leadership Between 2015–2017, the administrative team at Loyola downsized from five assistant principals to three, which left a vacancy in duties such as professional development, teacher observations, student evaluations of instruction, new teacher formation and faculty hiring. Mr. Kozakowski’s goal was to reimagine these administrative tasks in the context of teamwork, research, support, training and communication rather than bureaucracy. Dr. Rick Pedroarias ’84 had years of experience in the administrative arena, as a football coach and more recently an adjunct professor at LMU. The combination of his leadership background, commitment to the classroom and collegiality were the building blocks of the faculty director role. In addition to teaching their own classes, each director oversees two additional departments and works as a team to assist teachers and chairpeople with classroom management, Ignatian pedagogy, technology, curriculum design and support for the various emotions that come with the teaching profession. Moreover, the directors play a crucial role as a liaison between the faculty and the administration. The wisdom of this structure has resonated throughout the experience of the pandemic as Loyola’s teachers have pivoted from in-person to online to hybrid instruction. In the process, the faculty have grown in ways big and small that reflect our Ignatian heritage and values. This is what Loyola is all about: collaboration, imagination and most importantly, our students, as we lead them into the 21st century. No matter what we face, our faculty is ready, thanks to the leadership at Loyola and the faculty’s innate talents. We’ve been given the freedom to use our expertise so that our purpose, Loyola’s mission, is what we aspire to, what we will accomplish. Men for and with Others. AMDG.

An Objective Investigation of Academic Progress while Distance Learning Advanced Placement Exams from May 2018, 2019 and 2020

Year

# of AP Students

# of Exams

% of Students Receiving Scores of 3+

2018

736

1577

82.2%

2019

766

1628

79.5%

2020

792

1636

87%

2021

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Loyola is EVERYWHERE… Oh, the Places Cubs Go! BY JASON CRUZ ’12 Whether you’re an alumnus, a past parent or a current student, Loyola High School’s commitment to excellence at all levels—locally, in the classroom, on the field, in the workplace or within your community—is one that extends nationally. We continue to applaud and take great pride in the accomplishments of all members of the Loyola family, past and present.

Most competitive athletes get just one opportunity to reach the pinnacle of their sport, but alum Robert Brandt ’15 has earned himself two. The former All-American distance runner for the Cubs will have the chance to punch his ticket to the upcoming Tokyo Olympic Games when he competes at the US Olympic Trials in Eugene, Oregon, later this summer. Mr. Brandt, a Pasadena native who is currently competing as a graduate student at Georgetown, has qualified to run in both the 10,000-meter and 5,000-meter races at Trials.

The U.S. Department of State has found its new Chief Information Officer—and it’s Loyola alum Keith Jones ’79. With more than 35 years of experience in the federal government, Mr. Jones has an extensive Federal IT background and was appointed in January by the Biden Administration. As CIO, Mr. Jones is tasked with establishing strategic direction for technology and providing oversight for $2.4 billion of technology programs across the department.

The Mothers’ Guild added their own simple spin on Loyola’s “Cub for Life” motto: “Cub Moms for Life.” One of those Cub moms, actress and director Regina King (Ian ’14) received a Golden Globe Best Director nomination for her feature directorial debut, ‘One Night in Miami….’ It was just the second time that an African-American woman had been up for the honor. In 2019, Ms. King won an Academy Award and a Golden Globe for Best Supporting Actress in If Beale Street Could Talk. Then in September 2020, Ms. King became a four-time Emmy Award winner when she took home Outstanding Lead Actress in a Limited Series or Television Movie for her role as Angela Abar in the HBO superhero drama, Watchmen. In addition, she was named one of the 100 most influential people in the world by Time magazine in 2019.

Advocating for and serving those in need continue to drive the personal mission of Steven Rude ’83. Mr. Rude organized another successful donation drive with current students in November to celebrate Veteran Month. He and Loyola’s “Cubs for Vets” group collected new pairs of clothing items and underwear to donate to local homeless and at-risk veterans, bringing in well over 3,000 items thanks to the help of more than 50 classmates from the Class of 1983 and many other contributors.

“I’ve been proud to work hard for the people of San Francisco, to earn their trust and to make a positive difference alongside our diverse communities, businesses and residents,” said Joaquín Torres ’93, the newly-appointed Assessor-Recorder for the City and County of San Francisco. Mr. Torres, who for 11 years was the Director of the Office of Economic and Workforce Development, took his new post in February and assumed a role that will be critical to San Francisco’s financial well-being, stability and recovery.

From the gridiron to the silver screen, current Loyola senior Ceyair Wright ’21 has drawn buzz for his role in the upcoming live-action animated sequel to the 1996 box office hit, Space Jam. He will make his debut in theatres this summer as Darius, the eldest son of LeBron James in Space Jam: A New Legacy. The All-CIF honoree and All-American cornerback for the Cub football team will remain close to Hollywood after committing to USC. LOYOL A MAG A ZINE

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Four Faculty Legends Say Goodbye BY JASON CRUZ ’12

FOUR OF LOYOLA’S LONGEST-TENURED EDUCATORS —English teacher Mr. Terry Caldwell, science teacher Mr. Gary Gatfield, history teacher Mr. Tom Goepel and mathematics teacher Mr. Roger Yano—will bid adieu to the school following their sabbaticals (Mr. Caldwell, Mr. Gatfield, Mr. Goepel) and retirement (Mr. Yano). This quartet of Loyola Legends has dedicated more than 175 years of service to the High, leaving indelible legacies that will undoubtedly live on at 1901 Venice Boulevard. They reflected on their fruitful careers at Loyola in the following Q&A:

Q: What are some changes you have seen or experienced during your time at Loyola? MR. GATFIELD: The biggest change would have to be the physical evolution of the campus. I first started at Loyola in the fall of 1977. Caruso Hall, Pinney Hall, the new gym, the pool, the track, the soccer and baseball fields, the theater and music buildings and the new science building were all nonexistent. I would also have to include the renovations and air conditioning of the other buildings. Loyola Hall now has an elevator (which goes through what would be the old stacks from the boiler room in the basement of Loyola Hall)! MR. YANO: Going all the way back to when I started, I remember we made copies with a mimeograph machine and did attendance and grades with paper and pencil. This may only be a sign of how things have changed, but perhaps does represent how teaching and learning are much different in this electronic age. MR. CALDWELL: The joining of the lay and Jesuit educators to create a joint effort to preserve and promote Loyola’s Jesuit identity and mission amid the dwindling number of Jesuits back in the late 1970s and the early 1980s. Loyola has made significant strides to improve both faculty salaries and benefits as well as to retain the outstanding faculty, staff and administration it has today.

Q: The impact you have had on Cubs both personally and in the classroom is immeasurable. What can you say about the impact they have had on you as a teacher? MR. GOEPEL: Reflecting on almost a half century of service, it’s not the stellar GPAs or SAT and AP scores that so many worked so hard to earn, but rather the character, generosity, kindness, discipline and maturity that so many so often exhibited that leave me all but speechless. I feel very fortunate to have known them. MR. GATFIELD: Here are just a few examples… Every time I attend a Kairos, I am awed by the compassion and generosity of the students as they 19

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assist others in need. It touches my heart to see the good in others, and for a teacher, it’s an eye-opener. During reflections for Senior Projects, I am touched when a student tells his story on the people he serves. I myself always had an excuse why I could not find the time to serve. After this virus is taken care of, it is my hope to donate more time to serve the less fortunate. MR. CALDWELL: Many Loyola alumni as far back as 1974 have thanked me for their job successes and levels of excellence in their job performances due to my classes during their formative years at Loyola. I know that I was always a teacher with high expectations of my students and that I would push them beyond their own perceived levels of excellence because I knew they had those talents and abilities within each one of them. All I had to do was bring those talents and work ethics out from each student to make them a stronger and more competent thinker, organizer and writer.

Q: What parts of Loyola will you hold close to your heart? MR. GOEPEL: I was blessed over the decades with so many tremendous young men in the classroom seats around me, as well as on teams I coached or retreats and service projects in which I participated. With apologies to the Hollywood film title, I refer to these Cubs as The League of Extraordinary Gentlemen. I’m also deeply indebted to the many great faculty and staff colleagues and friends with whom I was privileged to associate. I know for certain that they generously gave more to me than I did to them. MR. YANO: I will especially miss the friendship of my colleagues—some whom I have known for many years, others with whom I had regular contact. They have been a source of support and encouragement through the years. Loyola has been blessed with a dedicated and skillful faculty and staff to serve the students. It was certainly a pleasure and a privilege to work with such caring people around me. MR. GATFIELD: Loyola was my home away from home for 43 years… Everything that makes up Loyola will be missed.

MR. CALDWELL: Wow! There are so many things! I will miss my students lining up at my classroom door every single morning starting at 7:15 a.m. to seek individualized help. I will miss my colleagues who always met in the Faculty Lounge over coffee to talk shop, to share success stories about their students... I will miss serving on the Disciplinary Board and the Faculty Senate as well as serving as moderator of Windowpanes. I was part of Windowpanes back in 1974 and continued serving and moderating that publication up to 2020. Windowpanes will always be “my baby.” It brought me so much satisfaction and purpose to my job. Most of all, I will miss the spiritual and emotional bond I have had with my fellow colleagues, staff and administrators each day. I LOVED coming to work each day. It inspired me and gave me so much satisfaction to be with people whom I loved and respected so much.

Terry Caldwell

Q: What are your hopes for the future of Loyola High School, and do you have any final thoughts or parting words to share with your former students and colleagues? MR. GATFIELD: Cherish every minute of your time together! Cubs Forever. Cubs for Life. MR. YANO: For me as an educator, my highest hope was that I could make a difference in the lives of my students. So it is most gratifying to hear when our students, through their experiences with us, have gone on to do the same with those around them. This is a part of Loyola’s legacy which I hope continues.

Gary Gatfield

MR. GOEPEL: Loyola was an incredible place when I arrived in 1974 and is an even better institution today in so many ways. I fully expect this trend of positive growth and improvement to extend well into the future. To me, Loyola truly is the Magic Kingdom. MR. CALDWELL: It has been an absolute honor and privilege to work with you or to teach you these past 47 years. You have all made me a better person and teacher with each passing year, and I will always be grateful for the sacred time we have spent together. My own children have become Catholic thanks to Loyola High School—my daughter was baptized into the Catholic faith at Loyola and was married at Loyola. My grandchildren were baptized at Loyola, and my wife’s memorial service after her passing due to cancer was held at Loyola. Loyola High School has been my pillar of strength and emotional support during every single stage of my life, and I will never forget this time. Loyola is truly sacred and will always be cherished by me and my family. Loyola has been my life, my love, my joy, my passion, and my purpose in life.

Tom Goepel

Roger Yano

If you would like to send a note to any of the following teachers, please direct your messages via email to: Terry Caldwell (tcaldwell@loyolahs.edu); Gary Gatfield (gatfield@ca.rr.com); Tom Goepel (tgoepel@loyolahs.edu); and Roger Yano (rogeryano2@gmail.com). LOYOL A MAG A ZINE

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Class Notes Don’t forget us— we haven’t forgotten you.

As you can see in this issue, much change has been documented at 1901 Venice Boulevard since the last time we had alumni on campus. We want to remain in contact with you, so tell us where and how we can get in touch with you—even if just via email.

As we continue to build our digital alumni database, please visit www. loyolahs.edu/alumni/, where you will find our linked Alumni Contact Update form and many more resources for Cub alums. Keep in touch with Loyola and don’t forget us—we haven’t forgotten you!

1940s C. Quinn Brady II ’47 91 years-old and enjoying LIFE, living on the golf course in La Quinta, CA. Playing nine holes occasionally.

1950s

Dr. James A. Baylyff ’57 Enjoying retirement after 50 years of dental practice! John M. Schoettler ’57 Dear Loyola High School, a very belated thank you for my four years, 1953–1957. I am 81-years-old now. I went to Stanford, majored in Geology, married, have three kids (one adopted) all in their 40s & 50s now. Loyola, at times made life hard, but it also made living it easier. P.S. Since I told you I am a geologist, you may say I’ve had my faults! Dr. Clarence L. Shields ’58 I’m an orthopedic surgeon. My grandson is attending Loyola High School, Jacob Shelton, class of 2023. Stephen L. Wallace ’59 Distinguished graduate, USAF-ROTC. Retired Major, present last three-anda-half years before AF Retirement in 1985 as a ROTC instructor at MIT. Subsequent 22 years as clinical therapist, mostly in Intensive Addictions Counseling. (Loyola University, 1963)

1960s

William J. Morris ’60 Really enjoy Cub Chronicles; great job! Cruising into my nineteenth year of retirement. Can’t run a marathon anymore, but I can still remember the grandkid’s names. Michael P. Groener ’62 I’m currently serving as President since 2016 of Holy Names University in Oakland, CA. 21

Edward King ’64 Getting remarried after 25 years of marriage and 23 years being divorced. William M. Fischer ’67 Back in 1966, fellow Cub Warner Beier ’67† and I helped Mr. Bob Buschelman ’57 establish the Loyola High School Karate Club, the first karate club in a Catholic high school in the nation. Dr. Frank Velasco ’67 became its first president. After graduation, I remained in martial arts, attending St. John’s Seminary in Camarillo and joined an existing judo club there (I had started training in judo in 1965.). In 1968, I became an assistant instructor and in 1969, took over as head instructor. I left the seminary in 1971 and attended Pepperdine Law while training in Danzan Ryu Jujitsu at the same time. I was recently promoted to Judan, 10th degree black belt, by the organization, Shoshin Ryu Yudanshakani, at a ceremony in Boulder City, Nevada. Representatives in attendance from three other Danzan Ryu organizations also presented certificates of promotion. Still practicing and teaching. Dr. Anthony M. Shelton ’67 I retired in 2020 after 41 years at Cornell University where I was an International Professor of Entomology. My wife and I now split our time between the Finger Lakes Region of New York, where I can sail and bike for eight months, and Santa Barbara, where I don’t have to shovel snow. Dr. Eliseo Mills, Jr. ’69 Forty years of general psychiatry practice, now all telemedicine. My granddaughter Lillian is three-year-old and Olivia is one-year-old. GO CUBS!

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1970s

Dennis A. McNeil ’78 Having already enjoyed a 35-year career as a professional singer, I reached a new milestone recently having a personal command performance for HRM Queen Elizabeth II in London. By the personal invitation of United States Ambassador to the United Kingdom, Woody Johnson, I conversed, dined and entertained the Sovereign at historic Winfield House in London’s Regent Park, the official residence of the Ambassador. I found music while attending UC Davis and have sung at the Metropolitan Opera and entertained five United States presidents among many other international dignitaries and heads of state.

1980s

Mark D. Guzman ’84 Well, I finally got paroled. I thought that the government was never going to let me go!! Yup, I retired from the Army after 29 years of traveling to lovely garden spots all around the world. After catching our breath, my wife and I decided that it was the right time to get on with living after the baby finished high school. So, we sold the house, packed up everything after being in North Carolina for over 32 years, and moved to Colorado. Now I enjoy waking up to the sunrise coming up over the plains, breathing that cool mountain air, watching the deer in my yard, and hiking up to the lakes near my house every day. Life doesn’t get any better than this! Lorcan P. Barnes ’85 After 24 years as a Catholic high school president in Dayton, Ohio and Sacramento, I changed careers in July 2020. I purchased Lester Consulting Group (www.lcginc.net), which provides

management and fundraising counsel to nonprofits. My wife Patti and I have lived in Sacramento since 2004, where we have three grown sons: Jimmy (26), Jack (23) and Pat (21). James D. Schimmoller ’89 Xavier will be missed but the memories will live on and I hope my sons Joseph and Patrick will create memories in Caruso Hall in their years at Loyola!

1990s

Eric T. Ortiz ’92 Shares his new children’s book, “How the Zookalex Saved the Village” that speaks to ideals learned at Loyola High: the importance of building community and in accepting others. He currently resides in Minneapolis, Minnesota with his wife and three children and is a senior editor for Granite Media managing a sports website called Stadium Talk and a business site called Work+Money. He was previously an associate editor at ESPN. Kwame N. Cain, Esq. ’94 Thank you, Loyola High for giving my brother and me a great academic and spiritual foundation. Michael L. Casella ’94 We love Loyola! Keep up all the wonderful work you do. Randolph M. Lopez ’96 Thank you for all the blessings that I wish I would have time to list. Especially, thank you for instilling Ignatian spirituality so that I can have a better friendship with God! Andres D. Garcia ’99 In January 2021, I will be expanding my CPA practice with the acquisition

of a San Diego accounting firm Bonk & Cushman CPAs.

commitment as Captain Air Advisor at Germany Ramstein Air Force Base.

2000s

Charles A. Marquardt ’12 Go Cubs! Every day I am reminded of how much I learned and grew at Loyola, hope to help pass that experience onto many others!

Brian H. Helsper ’00 I’m married and living in Ukiah, up in Mendocino County. I work for my wife’s family vineyard and farm and we make Blue Quail wine. No Southern California distribution at the moment. We had our first baby, a boy, in October 2020. Micah G. Tyhurst ’03 Thanks for all of the great memories and opportunities. Go Cubs! Michael Anthony G. Aguilera-Gaudette ’04 I am entering my eighth year working as local District Representative for Congressman Adam B. Schiff. Additionally this year, I was promoted to First Lieutenant in the California Army National Guard last year. I married Jeremy Aguilera Gaudette in a ceremony at the Wilshire Ebell Theater in Los Angeles. Jonathan W. Martinez ’06 I own a real estate and foreclosure law firm. I have a four-year-old daughter named Charlotte Elizabeth. My fiancé is about to graduate from nursing school and will be an RN. I am grateful to God for every day I wake up and would like to thank Loyola because without Loyola, I would not be where I am today! Patrick W. Drolet ’07 Living in San Francisco after graduate school at USF.

2010s

Justin C. Domingo ’10 Proud parents wrote in: Our son Justin ’10 completed his US Air Force

Maximillian A. Gerberg ’15 Proud mom wrote: Max ’15 stayed in Chicago and is on the “supply chain team” for Johnson & Johnson. Grateful for employment! Vincil R. Crenshaw ’16 Proud parents wrote: Vincil ’16 graduated from Cal Berkeley’s School of Business. So much of his success is a result of his time at Loyola! Thank you and God Bless! Dylan C. Juarez ’16 I graduated from Columbia University on May 20, 2020. It was one exciting semester to say the least with the COVID-19 virus. I also married my best friend, Carolina Magalhaes de Toledo, in April. We are moving to McLean, VA in July and I will be working for Booz Allen Hamilton as a consultant. Good luck to all the incoming freshmen and graduating seniors at Loyola High School, enjoy the ride—it is an extraordinary experience. Douglas A. Wickham, Jr. ’17 Proud parents wrote: D.J. ’17 is a senior at Cal. He is doing very well and is planning on going straight through to law school. He’ll be applying this fall 2020. Please keep him in your prayers. A.M.D.G.! Eli J. Mars ’19 Half way through my sophomore year at Emory University, double majoring in Psychology and Business.

‘Requiescat in Pace’—May They Rest in Peace Kenneth P. Antonioli ’77 Brother of Joseph ’72 and Frank ’79 Albert P. Arizmendez II ’83 Richard Atlas Father-in-law of Michael O’Brien ’83; grandfather of Robert ’15 and William O’Brien ’19 Robert S. Avila ’62 Philip J. Barry ’56 Son of James (1925)†

Jo Breen Mother of Gregory ’70, Patrick ’71, Tom ’75 and John ’81; grandmother of Mathew ’11, Michael ’13 and Brendan ’15 Jennie Brown Mother of Loyola mathematics teacher and Director of Summer Session Judy Dell’Amico; grandmother of Michael ’12 John A. Bryan ’58 Thomas V. Burr ’49

William S. Barry ’60 Father of Sean ’99; brother of Stephen ’62; uncle of Patrick ’94

Marguerite “Chickie” Byrne Mother of John ’83, Andrew ’85 and Joseph ’88; grandmother of John ’17

David Benaderet ’53

Noreen Cacchione Sister-in-law of Timothy McGonigle ’76; aunt of Rory McGonigle ’08

Andrew R. Bonanno ’09

Edith Cherry Mother of Charles ’71 Bruce De Bever ’54 Father of Steve ’87 Richard A. Doria ’88 Charles “Chuck” O’Reilly Doud Father of Robert ’80, Thomas ’83 and James “Patrick” ’86; father-in-law of John Harris ’78, former Loyola staff member; grandfather of Patrick Harris ’16 and Michael Doud ’17 Ann B. Druffel Wife of Charles ’43† (Continued on page 23) LOYOL A MAG A ZINE

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(Continued from page 22)

Hing H. Easton Father of Kevin ’87

Robert D. Kerslake ’54 Father of Kevin ’79 and Scott ’82

Craig S. Eggers Father of John ’09

Brian LaBonge Brother of Denis ’65 and Tom ’68; uncle of Charles ’16

Gloria Ellis Mother of Loyola English teacher Mary Arney John J. Erlinger ’54 Fr. James Flynn, SJ Former Loyola teacher; brother of Thomas ’50† Speed S. Fry, IV Father of Speed V ’88; grandfather of Speed VI ’19 and Kaiser ’19 Louise Gallagher Wife of Loyola counselor Tom; mother of Patrick ’10 Peter Gottlieb Father of Michael ’78 and James ’87 Antonia Grimaldi Grandmother of Joe Layton ’06 Richard A. Guerena ’57 Brother of Javier ’85 and Edward ’67; uncle of Mike ’82, Ron ’84 and Doug ’87 John P. Guerin ’46 Raymond L. Guerrero ’88 John Halff ’48 Ronald Harris ’56 Charles R. Hauck Partner of former Loyola staff member Logan Dalla Betta, and Loyola benefactor. Bertha A. Hernandez Mother of Enrique “Rick” ’73 and Roland ’75; grandmother of Enrique Hernandez ’04, Brian Slaught ’05, Patrick Hernandez ’06, Roland Hernandez ’06, Charles Hernandez ’07, Michael Hernandez ’08, Kevin Hernandez ’10 and Alexander Slaught ’12

Stephen LaBonge Brother of Denis ’65 and Tom ’68; uncle of Charles ’16 Theo Lacy ’51 Giuliano Lombardi Father of Thomas ’86 Willis Longyear ’46 Brother of Douglas ’42† and Alfred ’43†; grandfather of Turner ’15 Karen Martin Wife of Allen Martin, former Loyola mathematics teacher Martha McCarthy Wife of Michael ’76; sister-in-law of John ’80 and board member Kathleen Duncan; aunt of Adam Duncan ’15 and Patrick Duncan ’17 Thomas McCarthy ’47 Virginia McGonigle Mother of John ’69†, Michael ’71, Timothy ’76, Tom ’78 and Patrick ’80; grandmother of Kevin Ehrhart ’90, Matt Ehrhart ’97, Chris Wenner ’05, William Wenner ’06, PJ Wenner ’07†, Rory McGonigle ’08, Matt Wenner ’08, Colin McGonigle ’10 and Brendan McGonigle ’12; great grandmother of Brendan Ehrhart ’22 Karen L. McGovern Mother of Neil ’82 and Michael ’86 William N. McGuire ’44 Robert F. McIntosh ’45

John J. Menne Father-in-law of Mark Arizmendi ’77; grandfather of Peter ’08 and Charlie ’11 Menne John Miller Father of Loyola counselor Kieron John E. Mitchell ’47 George C. Montgomery, III ’77 Son of George ’50; father of George IV ’09; brother of John ’81 Thomas J. Moore ’47 Father of Christopher ’73 Adam R. Morales ’19 Nancy Mortensen Mother of Thomas ’82 William S. Mortensen Father of Thomas ’82 Hans Mumper Father of Armin ’76 and Markus ’80 Norman R. Newberry ’60 Peter Noyes ’48 Brother of David ’60 and Frank ’64; uncle of Daniel ’02 and Phil ’09 Michael Olivas Father of Michael, Jr. ’73†, Daniel ’77 and David ’78; father-in-law of David Montoya ’74 Fred G. Olson III ’58 James C. Orland Father of James ’85 Clovis V. Peres ’50 Brother of Emile ’47† Byron W. Pinckert Father of Dylan ’14

Sheila Madden Mother of Larry ’80 and Wayne ’81; sister-in-law of Albert Martin ’44†

Kevin F. Porter ’88

Guillermina Hernandez Mother of Loyola staff member Eddie Rivera

Carl P. Maggio ’52 Brother-in-law of Thomas Fish ’52; uncle of Thomas Fish ’95

Robert E. Ragland, Jr. ’61 Son of Robert ’38†; father of Robert ’85

Robert C. Hetrick Father of Stephen ’91 and Matthew ’95

Rev. Terrance L. Mahan, SJ ’41 Former Provincial for Province

Jack N. Hicks ’45

Albert A. Martin ’44 Uncle of Larry ’80 and Wayne ’81

Terry N. Huguet ’57 Theodore S. Humphrey Father of Ted ’75 and Charles ’79 Thomas E. Hyans ’52 Richard P. Jones ’64 Albert J. Jonsen ’49 Brother of Richard ’51 23

Maria E. Martinez Mother of Arturo ’87; grandmother of Arturo ’24

Richard F. Powers ’51

Peter Rasic ’52 Brother of Walter ’47†, John ’51†; uncle of John ’82, Michael ’84, Mark ’87, Matthew ’90 and James ’91; great uncle of Anthony Addis ’05, John Rasic ’11 and Charles Dunkin ’16

Tommy Martinez Grandfather of Steven Gonzalez ’00

Monte Reins Father-in-law of Loyola English teacher Mike Mason; grandfather of Kevin Mason ’12

Zelda A. Marzec Mother of Karl ’99; mother-in-law of Evan Jensen ’99

Lawrence G. Rice Father of Gregory ’86; former Loyola teacher

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Former Loyola High School Principal and President, Fr. Robert T. Walsh, SJ Passes Away Fr. Robert T. Walsh, SJ, former Loyola High School Principal and President, passed away after battling pancreatic cancer on October 24, 2020, at Sacred Heart Jesuit Center in Los Gatos, California. He was 70 years old. During his 13-year tenure at Loyola, he maintained the school’s Jesuit identity while expanding its ethnic diversity and female presence in teaching roles. Upon taking the helm as president in 1998, he instituted a strategic planning process that ultimately led to the Board-approved master plan. The master plan sought to ensure the school’s Jesuit heritage, enhance its excellence in academics, promote diversity, incorporate technology, develop a campus master plan and improve its financial stability. Known for his pastoral qualities, he shepherded generations of Los Angeles families through the Jesuit high school. “Fr. Walsh fought his diagnosis valiantly, and his strong will coupled with his strong faith in God kept him serene through it all. He was a true and great Jesuit—compassionate and loving in ways that were always the perfect embodiment of the graces of the Spiritual Exercises of St. Ignatius,” said President Gregory M. Goethals, SJ ’73. “He displayed a kindness and an integrity in both his personal life and in his leadership that profoundly formed this school in his years here, and that were the hallmarks of his character all of his life. We have lost a great member of our community, and he will be very missed by all of us.” A fifth-generation Californian, Fr. Walsh joined the Jesuits in 1968 and was ordained in 1980. A scholarship under his name was established at Loyola High School in 2005.

Gayle Garner Roski Sadly Passes Gayle Garner Roski, the renowned Los Angeles-based watercolorist and philanthropist, passed away this winter. The wife of Loyola High School alumnus Edward P. Roski, Jr. ’57, she was the mother of three children including Loyola Board member Reon Roski and the grandmother of Grant, Bryce and Austin, all class of 2016. She was a Los Angeles native and a University of Southern California graduate. USC dedicated its fine arts school in her name—the Gayle Garner Roski School of Art and Design. To commemorate Loyola Hall’s 100th anniversary, Mrs. Roski thoughtfully created and generously gave our school a watercolor in her celebrated style. Using the 1917 iconic building as a backdrop, she meticulously painted many of Loyola’s faculty, administration, staff and students. It holds a place of honor, at the entrance to Clougherty Chapel.

Loyola Mourns the loss of Alumnus and Former President, Fr. Robert B. Mathewson, SJ ’49 Former Loyola High School President Fr. Robert B. Mathewson, SJ ’49 passed away on December 6, 2020, in San Jose, California. He was 89 years old and had been a Jesuit for 71 years. A devoted champion of Jesuit secondary education, “Fr. Mat” served as president at Loyola High School of Los Angeles, Bellarmine College Preparatory in San Jose and Brophy College Preparatory in Phoenix during his career. His work at these schools included hiring more lay teachers and expanding financial aid endowments for students at the margins. “Fr. Mathewson took over the interim President role here at Loyola High School when he was needed, and he moved this institution through waters that could have been rough but weren’t because of his great leadership,” said President Gregory M. Goethals, SJ ’73. “We will miss him greatly.” After graduating from Loyola in 1949, Fr. Mathewson joined the Jesuits that same year. During his Jesuit formation, he found his life’s passion in psychology and counseling. He came back to Loyola at age 25 to teach and later established the first counseling office at St. Ignatius High School in San Francisco. He was ordained in 1962 and earned a master’s degree from the University of Southern California. In 2008, the Fr. Robert B. Mathewson, SJ ’49 scholarship was established at his alma mater. Loyola High School also held a Scholarship Dinner in his name in 2009.

Longtime Loyola Employee Janie Kuhnmuench Passes Away Janie Salvaty Kuhnmuench, a dedicated Loyola employee who worked in Administration, Advancement and Campus Ministry for nearly two decades, passed away on December 30, 2020 of natural causes at her home in downtown Los Angeles. She was 71 years old. “Janie has greeted so many of us at reunions, Interchanges, gift gathering parties, always smiling, always knowing your name, touching all of our lives,” said Alexy Coughlin, Vice President of Advancement. “For Janie, her decades at Loyola weren’t just a job—she passionately believed in our school and our mission as much as she believed in the Green Bay Packers. And if you knew her well, she absolutely loved the Packers.” Throughout her years here, Janie has been such an integral and important part of Loyola. Her career included varied positions within Loyola and Ruppert Hall where she touched many, sharing her sunny disposition and great organizational skills. Known for her high-spirited personality and upbeat energy, Ms. Kuhnmuench was a familiar face around Ruppert and Loyola Hall, welcoming all who came through campus. Ms. Kuhmuench is the sister of Ben “Bud” Salvaty ’58† and the aunt of Paul Salvaty ’85, Peter Ward ’94 and Thomas Ward ’98. Her sister-in-law is Pat Salvaty. Her loving and compassionate personality truly embodied the Jesuit spirit and Loyola High School’s mission of “Men and Women for and with Others.”

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Loyola Bids a Sad Farewell to Trio of Longtime Supporters Robert “Bob” Pernecky, the patriarch of the well-known Pernecky family at Loyola High School, passed away peacefully on January 6, 2021. He was 91 years old. A former member of Loyola’s Board of Regents, emeritus Board Member and a staunch supporter of the Cub Athletics program, Mr. Pernecky was presented with the President’s Award in 2019, Loyola’s highest honor. “Bob told many of us that his only regret in life was not being able to attend and receive a diploma from a Jesuit high school,” said Fr. Gregory M. Goethals, SJ ’73. “Well, he made up for that, sending his two fine boys, Michael ’87 and Paul ’89 to us. Since then, we have been lucky enough to have his five outstanding grandsons here as well.” The Bob Pernecky Memorial Fund was established in his name at Loyola in January, and the weight room facility on campus is named after him. He was the father of Michael ’87 and Paul ’89, and the grandfather of Emmett ’19, Brendan ’20, Robbie Paton ’09, John Paton ’11 and Dan Paton ’14.

Hon. Gabriel “Gabe” Gutiérrez, a member of the Loyola Heritage Circle and “Voice of the Cubs,” passed away surrounded by family at his home in South Pasadena on January 13, 2021. He was 83 years old. Mr. Gutiérrez held Loyola High School and the spirit of Jesuit education close to his heart. He enjoyed supporting Loyola Athletics and could be found sitting at the 50-yard line at each football game or announcing basketball games inside Leavey Gym as the “Voice of the Cubs.” Mr. Gutiérrez became a member of the Loyola Heritage Circle, the school’s gift legacy group, in March of 2004. He was the father of Javier ’85, Felipe ’87, Andres ’88 and Gabriel Fernando ’92, and the grandfather of Alejandro “AJ” ’17, Lucas ’19, Sam ’20, Guillermo “Memo” ’21 and Ignacio “Nacho” ’23.

Thomas “Tom” LaBonge, former Los Angeles City Councilman and Loyola parent, passed away on January 7, 2021 in Silver Lake. He was 67 years old. Mr. LaBonge was a frequent volunteer and attendee at Loyola High School events, including multiple Alumni Awards Dinners, Career Days and Majorem Dinners. He was also one of the celebrated dignitaries during Loyola’s 150th Anniversary celebration in 2015. Dubbed “Mr. Los Angeles” for his love of the city and for his time as a dedicated Council Member for more than 14 years, the LA native represented the 4th district. Mr. LaBonge had more than 40 years of experience as a public servant and was known for his larger-than-life personality. He was the father of Charles ’16 and the brother of Denis ’65 and Timothy ’68.

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William M. Roberts ’02 Brother of Zachary ’01 and Morgan ’03 George T. Root Father of Jon ’82 Robert B. Roy ’67 Jack H. Ruddell ’13 Brother of Michael ’07 and Alexander ’09 James Schellenberg Father of CJ ’05 Claudia Schon Wife of Richard ’55 Grace Scully Wife of William ’61; sister-in-law of Stephen ’74 25

Gilbert J. Shea Father of Gilbert ’82 and Michael ’90; uncle of John ’77 and Edmund ’77; cousin of Edmund ’47† and Peter ’53

Gilbert R. Tapia ’60

John Peter Stafford ’51 Father of John ’79 and Matthew ’82

Mirta Torres Mother of Lazaro ’72 and Abe ’77; grandmother of Blake ’09

Kathleen Murray Steele Mother of Mark ’90 Elverette Stewart ’50 John Strathmere ’58 Kerrin T. Sullivan ’59 Robert T. Sullivan ’53 Brother of Thiel ’50 and Donn ’51† Dudley C. Sweeney ’60 Father of Michael ’02; brother of Terry ’62

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Paul M. Thomas Father of Sean ’15 and Kyle ’21

John J. Vanderhorst ’50 Father of Matthew ’73 and Joseph ’74 Benjamin F. Vargas ’82 Henry J. Velasco ’51 Brother of Frank ’57; uncle of Frank ’03 Deborah Walmer Wife of Barry ’51†; mother of Marc ’88 Fliegle M. Walters ’50

Brian Welsh ’55 Uncle of John ’86 and Kieron ’89 Estrada; great-uncle of Kealan ’16 and Marco ’24 Estrada Peter M. Wenner Father of Chris Wenner ’05, William Wenner ’06, PJ Wenner ’07† and Matt Wenner; brother-in-law of John ’69†, Michael ’71, Timothy ’76, Tom ’78 and Patrick ’80 McGonigle; uncle of Kevin Ehrhart ’90, Matt Ehrhart ’97, Rory McGonigle ’08, Colin McGonigle ’10 and Brendan McGonigle ’12; great-uncle of Brendan Ehrhart ’22

Loyola High School of Los Angeles Board of Directors 2020–2021 Mr. Rick J. Caruso, Chairman Mr. Dan Medina ’75, Secretary Mrs. Mollie Baumer Mr. Kevin Bender ’91 Mr. Andy Camacho ’58 Fr. Chris Cartwright, SJ Fr. Jack Dennis, SJ Mr. David DeVito ’80 Mrs. Kathleen Duncan Mrs. Cara Esposito Mr. Robert Foster

Ex-Officio Members

James W. White ’62

Consultants to the Board

Richard J. Whittet, Jr. ’83 Brother of Jeffrey ’86

Mrs. Alexy Coughlin, Vice President of Advancement Dr. Ann Holmquist, Vice President for Mission Mr. Frank Kozakowski, Principal Mr. James C. Rich, Chief Financial Officer

Catherine “Cathy” Woodward Wife of John IV ’72; mother of Jack ’09; daughter-in-law of John ’40†; sister-in-law of Andrew ’76

Robert Ziegler ’56 Robert M. Ziegler ’63

Ms. Reon Roski Ms. Maria Salinas Fr. Robert Scholla, SJ ’70 Mr. Jim Scilacci Mr. Russell Silvers ’98 Mr. Darrell Stewart ’78 Mr. Ritchie Tuazon ’96 Mr. Thomas Von Der Ahe Mr. Anthony Williams ’69

Mr. C.J. Ramirez ’82, President, Alumni Association Mr. Will Smith, President, Fathers’ Club Mrs. Elizabeth Warner, President, Mothers’ Guild

Douglas White ’46

Thomas L. Yeager ’63 Brother of Gary ’60†

Fr. Ted Gabrielli, SJ Fr. Gregory M. Goethals, SJ ’73 Ms. Jacqueline Landry Mrs. Ellen K. Laughlin Ms. Michelle Maravich Mr. Michael McCracken ’86 Mr. Michael O’Brien ’83 Mr. Drew Planting ’77 Fr. Mario Prietto, SJ ’62

Coordinator of Board Affairs Mrs. Melinda Wiggins Mrs. Pattie Randazzo, Administrative Assistant

Directors Emeritus Mrs. Cheryl Baker

Mr. Michael Enright ’54

Mr. O’Malley Miller ’69

Mr. Tom Barrack, Jr. ’65

Mr. Pat Graham

Mr. Nelson Rising

Fr. Gregory Boyle, SJ ’72

Mr. Phil Hawley

Mr. Edward P. Roski, Jr. ’57

Mr. Kevin Clifford

Mr. Enrique Hernandez, Jr. ’73

Mr. Robert A. Smith III ’59

Mr. Barry Connell

Mr. William McMorrow ’65

Mr. William Wardlaw

President’s Cabinet Fr. Gregory M. Goethals, SJ ’73

Erratum We apologize that as we paid tribute to Mrs. Dazé’s passing and recognized her extended Loyola family, we inadvertently did not include her grandson, Joseph Baratta ’96.

Eda K. Dazé Wife of David ’41†; mother of David ’67, Dennis ’70, William “Rock” ’72 and Paul ’80; sister of Joseph Gioia ’45†; daughterin-law of William Dazé 1907†; sister-inlaw of Patrick Fitzpatrick ’46†; aunt of James Dazé ’66, Thomas Dazé ’69, Patrick Fitzpatrick ’74 and Peter Fitzpatrick ’77; grandmother of Joseph Baratta ’96, David Dazé ’01, Timothy Dazé ’01, Nicholas Dazé ’02, Jeffry Niedermeyer ’04, Christopher Dazé ’07, Michael Floyd ’07, David Tassone ’12, Andrew Dazé ’14 and William Floyd ’14

Mrs. Alexy Coughlin, Vice President of Advancement Dr. Ann Holmquist, Vice President for Mission Mr. Frank Kozakowski, Principal Mr. Michael McDermott, Senior Director of Facilities Management Mr. James C. Rich, Chief Financial Officer

Jesuit Superior Fr. Chris Cartwright, SJ

Administrators and Directors Mr. Jamal K. Adams ’90 Director of Faculty; Director of Equity and Inclusion Mr. Daniel Annarelli Director of Faculty Mrs. Judy Dell’Amico Director of Summer Session Mr. Robb Gorr Assistant Principal for Academics Mrs. April Hannah Director of Academic Information Resources

Dr. Paul D. Jordan ’88 Assistant Principal for Student Life; Director of Counseling

Ms. Angela Reno Director of Admissions

Mrs. Kerry Katz Director of Human Resources

Dr. Jesse Rodriguez Director, Center for Service and Justice

Mrs. Teri Kawamata Director of Faculty

Mr. Matthew Schaeffer Director of Campus Ministry

Mr. Frank Kozakowski Principal

Mr. Terence Stephenson Director of Information Technology

Mr. Christopher J. O’Donnell ’88 Athletic Director Dr. Ricardo J. Pedroarias ’84 Director of Faculty

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Mr. Heath B. Utley Dean of Men Mr. Chris T. Walter ’93 Director of Student Activities

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In Memoriam

Class Notes

Four Faculty Legends Say Goodbye

A Letter from the President

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