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A Letter from the President DEAR LOYOLA FRIENDS, As we prepare for the 150th Commencement Ceremonies, we think of the tens of thousands of students that have come through our campus and gone on to be the leaders of Los Angeles and the nation. The four years they spent here were truly a life-changing experience. Each and every graduating Cub met the challenge of becoming a Loyola man. That is why this Loyola Magazine is The Challenge Issue. It’s how we meet and conquer life’s challenges that help determine who we are and what we do. Read how our students and teachers embraced the challenge of being agents of change, volunteering at the Kino Border Initiative. Or, how two Cubs tapped their inner potential as artists and met that challenge. Whether it’s how our alumni are Men for and with Others or how our students renew their relationship with God through Kairos, the challenges are many and the rewards are great. We’ve been very fortunate this last semester to have Mr. Dominic Chai, a second-year Jesuit novice, at Loyola for his “long experiment,” a Jesuit term for an extended ministry at an education apostolate. He shares with us in this issue the moving story of the road to his vocation and what Loyola has meant to him as he prepares for his first vows as a Jesuit. And, as you know, something is always taking place at Loyola. After much anticipation and years of planning, Xavier is coming down and a beautiful, versatile center will rise in its stead. The first shovel will dig deep in the historic 1901 Venice soil after graduation, setting the year-long construction process in motion. Thanks to you, the reimagining of Xavier is finally here as you can see on page 15.
Enjoy our latest issue and know how grateful we are for your continued support and belief in our mission. Together, we create Loyola. May God continue to bless you and your family throughout the summer.
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
Photography: Jason Cruz ’12, Jeremy Davis ’19, Dlugolecki Photography, Patrick Girardi ’99, John Hong, William Ishak ’19, Scott Johnson, Jack Pendley ’19, Jordan River, Matt Schaeffer, Dustin Snipes, Terence Stephenson
Loyola Magazine is published by Loyola High School of Los Angeles for alumni, parents and friends. For more information, please contact: Loyola High School of Los Angeles 1901 Venice Boulevard, Los Angeles, California 90006 213.381.5121 www.loyolahs.edu
Contributors: Jason Cruz ’12, Patrick Girardi ’99, John Hong, Scott Johnson and the Advancement team
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TA BLE OF CON T EN T S 03 A Letter from the President 05 The Challenge of Being Agents of Change By Scott Johnson 06 The Challenge of Being an Artist By John Hong 07 The Challenge of Being Men for and with Others: Neal Anderberg ’98 / Dr. Harry R. Owens Jr., ’57 09 The Challenge of Kairos By Jason Cruz ’12 10 The Long Experiment: Mr. Dominic Chai’s Journey to Loyola 11 Scholarships: Honoring Loved Ones, Giving Back 12 Endowments: So Every Cub Has a Chance 13 Loyola 2017–2018 Financials At-A-Glance 15 Xavier: Let the Construction Begin 16 The Leavey Challenge Just Got Easier 17 A Loyola First: Alumni Service Day Across the Globe By Patrick Girardi ’99 18 Your Cub Calendar: Upcoming Alumni Events By Patrick Girardi ’99 19 The Innovators: Loyola’s Counseling Department Leads Cubs to Higher Education 20 What Do Basketball and Soccer Have in Common? Plenty. By Jason Cruz ’12 21 Follow Your Favorite Loyola Team— the REPu App Is Here By Jason Cruz ’12 22 Class Notes 24 In Memoriam 26 Board of Directors, President’s Cabinet, Jesuit Superior, Administrators and Directors
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BEING AGENTS OF CHANGE BY S C O T T J O H N S O N , L O Y O L A T H E O L O G Y T E A C H E R
DURING THE 2018 THANKSGIVING BREAK, Spanish-language teacher Ms. Ana De Castro, junior students Diego Flores, Alan Lopez, Raul Murillo, Nicolas Rodriguez, Lucas Yen, sophomore student Marco Gacina and I gratefully participated in the four-day immersion trip visitation to the Kino Border Initiative located in Nogales, US and Nogales, Mexico. Commonly known as KBI, this Jesuitsponsored binational organization, seeks to make “just and workable” migration of men, women and children between the USA and Mexico a reality.
• They commonly did not know where to turn to receive a meal, find shelter or even make a phone call. • Many expressed personal anguish due to separation from family or inability to work legally in the USA.
At the end of each day we’d return back to our lodgings in Nogales, US, making time to engage in deep reflections with one another and with Fr. Neeley about the various, powerful moments we experienced A main activity in our daily work at in this immersion CAM. Such reflections experience was led to some joint to cross the USand some different Mexico border each conclusions. But all morning. We would of us agreed that such walk to Nogales, a profound experience Mexico to work at would be wasted if it the Aid Center for did not lead to some From left to right: At the Kino Border Initiative, Marco Gacina ’21, Diego Flores ’20, Migrants (CAM) type of individual Alan Lopez ’20, Raul Murillo ’20, Nicolas Rodriguez ’20 and Lucas Yen ’20. with the help of our and collective actions educational guide, Fr. Peter Neeley, SJ. Upon our arrival, that would help alleviate problems related to migration, we immediately entered into the sometimes difficult, but whether at the border or in areas in which we live always moving, work of the Center—cleaning, providing and work. meals, distributing clothing and personal care items as well as assisting personnel in arranging orientation for I decided to write this article to help publicize KBI’s work legal and social service assistance. to the wider Loyola community and to hopefully inspire It was in this daily work at CAM, that the Jesuit “Way of Proceeding”—experience, reflection, action— began to become fully and intensely alive for all of us. We experienced first-hand the plight of predominantly US deportees and Central American refugees. In the stories they shared with us, we learned the following things: • They often had little if any clothing.
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some in the extended Cub family to donate of their time, treasure or talents in helping support this worthy Jesuit initiative (www.kinoborderinitiative.org). On behalf of all the participants in the Kino Border Initiative immersion trip experience, I’d like to thank the Loyola High community, especially the Community Service department, for allowing us the compelling opportunity to authentically experience the Ignatian “Way of Proceeding,” a way that can always in the future be fruitfully applied to other parts of lives.
BEING AN ARTIST BY JOHN HONG
THOUGH LOYOLA HAS ALWAYS BEEN recognized for its academic excellence, there is one particular department that has been in the limelight lately: Fine Arts. From drawing and painting to ceramics and design, the talented art department pushes Cubs to develop self-discovery through their creative abilities. One noteworthy area where they are shining is photography, meeting the challenge of being artists. With both digital as well as black and white film photography classes to choose from, students can develop as artists in AP Studio Art classes as well as pursue their photographic interests in the Aerial and Action Cinematography Club, The Loyalist, El Camino and Windowpanes.
AP 2-D Design teacher Mrs. Cristina Saggese constantly challenges her students to discover themselves as artists. “It is important for students to take risks so that they reach for solutions and step confidently on the road to self-discovery,” said Mrs. Saggese. She also helps her students gain exposure and display their artwork. “It is also important for young artists to receive feedback from others outside the classroom.” Case in point, current senior Jack Pendley ’19. Jack registered for Fr. Quinn’s class his sophomore year, enjoying it so much that he took AP Studio Art with Mrs. Saggese, which helped him hone and develop his portrait photography skills. Jack recently entered Mother & Son into the Drexel University High School Photography contest where he won first place. His black and white photo was “inspired by Mary Cassatt, a 19th-century painter, who illustrated the intimacy of motherhood I aspired to capture.” The photo was on exhibit at the Robert S. Graham Memorial High
Mother & Son, the photograph by Jack Pendley ’19 that won first place at the Drexel University High School Photography contest.
Fine Arts Department Chair and black and white film teacher Mr. David Roberts challenges his students by making sure they “should be learning hands-on, foundational and formative-based visual arts courses. Students should be constantly making art with their hands and developing their brains within that tactile creative process and foundation.” He believes that black and white photography is beneficial to students, teaching them patience and thoughtfulness through their artistic process. “This waiting period is vital within a society that is instant everything. Film photography offers an intrinsic, foundational connection to the art form of photography, developing the young minds of our students through the process of art making.” Digital photography instructor Fr. John Quinn, SJ is convinced that a good photographer needs to blend a variety of elements to be successful. “As a photographer, you combine competent technical execution with genuine creative self-expression...using the tool(s) in your hands, the photographic knowledge in your head and the artistic creativity in your heart.” He exposes his students to an immense array of photography resources. Maybe that’s why he calls his classroom the “Disneyland” of digital photography.
Photo by Jeremy Davis ’19 who was one of 10 high school students to be chosen for the Getty Museum’s internship program.
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School Art Exhibit at the Cathedral of Our Lady of the Angels and was also recognized with a Gold Key by the Scholastic Art and Writing Awards. Jack thanks Mrs. Saggese for encouraging him to enter his work and feels that “she has been guiding me to always improve and think like an artist.” Another talented Cub in Loyola’s AP Studio Art class is Jeremy Davis ’19. Jeremy was one of 10 high school students chosen for the Los Angeles J. Paul Getty Museum’s GETTY unshuttered 2.0 photography internship program. The Getty internship on “Teens Reframing Life in Los Angeles” taught him how to use “our cameras as well as our voices to advocate for social justice.” He hopes that his photos will bring about attention to these issues and showcase the beauty of these communities. LOYOL A MAG A ZINE
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BEING MEN FOR AND WITH OTHERS
NEAL ANDERBERG ’98 Main photo: Mr. Anderberg with Loyola Cubs taking a break on Urban Plunge on the roof of Union Rescue Mission. Photo to the right, Mr. Anderberg visits former LHS teacher Fr. Tom Reilley, SJ at Los Gatos in July.
ONCE A CUB, ALWAYS A CUB. It’s one of the phrases that define Loyola’s alumni such as Cub for Life and Men for and with Others. Neal Anderberg ’98 embodies all three phrases completely. “When Tom Zeko first took over the community service program, he asked me (as a recent recipient of the Pedro Arrupe Award at graduation) for my opinions on the program. He shared his ideas for its future, including Urban Plunges and humanitarian missions beyond Los Angeles. I was inspired to stay connected and follow the progress,” he recalls. And that he did. From New Orleans, Peru and Ecuador to three Urban Plunges on Skid Row, Mr. Anderberg has volunteered his time to support the community service program and the Cubs of today, often taking time off from work to do so. Currently, he serves as an adjunct professor at Mount Saint Mary’s University, Los Angeles, teaching about social enterprises and cause-related marketing. Additionally, he works to make an impact at the local community level through consulting, campaign work and volunteering. “More than anything (maybe Goepel’s class a close second), the tradition of service laid the groundwork for my future. It has affected my interests, my passions, my perception of the world, and eventually, my career,” he notes. Nearly 20 years later, he takes great pride in his commitment to inspire the next generation of civic and community leaders. “There is tremendous personal growth that comes with seeing the world, and also through service to others. At any age, it’s a privilege to help a new
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generation become well-rounded, socially-conscious young adults,” Mr. Anderberg says. Though rewarding, the process of embarking on a service learning immersion can push an individual to their limits physically, mentally and emotionally, but Mr. Anderberg encourages everyone not to put off the opportunity. He believes that “it is imperative that we shed assumptions, we learn context, we embrace the complexity of the problem. Then, be willing to get your hands dirty.” Over the four-year formational process, young Cubs join the Loyola community and embark on a journey of academic, social and personal development. Along every step, students are presented with opportunities to fortify their understanding of what it means to be a Man for and with Others. Post-graduation, Mr. Anderberg’s understanding of the term has evolved. After all, “it emphasizes a depth of involvement and commitment in service that insists we go further than we had planned. To truly solve social problems, to bring about social justice, to save one life, or sometimes just to make someone’s day… it may mean more time and effort than you expected to give.” It’s this commitment to the charism of St. Ignatius that keeps Neal Anderberg coming back for more. His gift of time has transformed the lives of many Cubs, and what he knows for sure is that “it means something to these students to see alums still involved, giving back to their alma mater and the community.”
Main photo: Dr. Owens at his “Caretaker Campsite” at the historic Keys Ranch, Joshua Tree National Park. Photo to the left, Dr. Tom Catena and Dr. Harry Owens at Mother of Mercy Hospital, Nuba Mountains, Sudan, Africa.
HARRY OWENS, JR. ’57, MD, MIM has spent much of his life traveling to remote places: Alaska, the Sudan, the Amazon Jungle, Saudi Arabia and Antarctica, just to name a few. He’s dedicated his life to helping others as a volunteer, a member of the United States Public Health Service and as a doctor practicing family and emergency medicine. Whether he’s thousands of miles away or at home in his cabin in the Willamette National Forest near Eugene, OR, one constant remains the same: he prefers a simple lifestyle, helping others. “I’ve enjoyed every place that I’ve been,” Dr. Owens said. “There are always special challenges, interesting things as well as interesting people to meet. In most of my work, a little effort goes a long way since many of these areas are desperate for better health.” Dr. Owens is referring to his work as a doctor and volunteer in third world settings. After earning his medical degree and serving in the military, he was approached by Project Hope, a global health and humanitarian relief organization that operates a large hospital ship. The floating hospital travels to different countries around the world training and teaching others. After spending a year in Brazil, Dr. Owens was hooked. He admits, though, that being on a remote assignment for extended periods of time can be a challenge. For this, Dr. Owens has developed a “game plan” for approaching overseas assignments. It includes being able to deal with ambiguity and be adaptable to change, having creativity, developing cross-cultural communication
“In most of my work, a little effort goes a long way since many of these areas are desperate for better health.”
skills, maintaining integrity and a strong spiritual connection in addition to continually cultivating a learning attitude in all experiences. All of which sounds a lot like a Jesuit education. Dr. Owens believes that being at Loyola High School influenced his career decisions. In fact, he almost became a Jesuit priest.
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“My junior year, I really started to think about going into the priesthood,” he said. “After a year of pre-med, my parents gave me their blessing to go into the seminary. I realized that Loyola had solidified for me a strong spiritual connection, which I could still have as a physician. So, I left the seminary and made treating the whole person a part of my medical practice.” When Dr. Owens isn’t practicing medicine, he’s volunteering. Most recently, he was with his beloved dog Bear, living in a teardrop trailer at historic Keys Ranch at Joshua Tree National Park, CA. And, of course, he and Bear assisted the Park Rangers as caretakers for the ranch. LOYOL A MAG A ZINE
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KAIROS BY J A S O N C R U Z ’ 1 2
Members of the Class of 2019 and student/adult leaders on the final senior retreat of the year, Kairos 127, at Mater Dolorosa Retreat Center.
WHEN TRANSLATED from its Greek origins, the word Kairos (καιρός) can be interpreted in many different ways: “A God appointed moment in time,” “The right time for action,” or simply, “God’s time.” The experience of Kairos, however, is a bit harder to encapsulate unless you’ve actually, well, experienced it. So, what really is Kairos? At its most basic level, it’s a retreat. Plucked from Loyola’s Pico-Union campus and whisked away to the mountains of Sierra Madre for four days and three nights, students partake in moments of prayer, reflection and bonding with classmates and student/adult leaders in the name of brotherhood and community. Loyola offers four Kairos retreats to its senior class each year, with the most recent being Kairos 127 in March. However, stripped down and at its core, Kairos is much more than just a retreat: it’s a challenge and an opportunity. Kairos is a challenge in that it requires each participant to immerse himself in a journey of introspection, opening up to emotional and spiritual growth through full participation. By the same token, Kairos is an opportunity to examine the strength and nature of the relationships in your life—with others, with God and with yourself. How often are you given the chance to escape from the distractions of normal, everyday life and be alone with yourself—and with God—in one place, at one time? It’s an opportunity to find out about who you are and why you are here. Kairos also challenges you to step out of your comfort zone. Cliché? Yes. But very true. Sometimes, young men
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are told to suppress emotions and hide all feelings, that vulnerability is “too soft” and sensitivity is a weakness. Kairos encourages you to take off those masks and explore the personal side of your life that has often been neglected. It invites you to visit those places in the heart that haven’t been explored in quite some time. Those perceived weaknesses are instead praised as strengths, as true character and courage are needed to open up honestly with yourself and with others. It’s an opportunity for you to take action and to get to know yourself better. Moreover, Kairos challenges you to renew and embrace a greater relationship with God. As we grow older, the obstacles to God’s friendship seemingly multiply and increase in difficulty. The motivation to maintain a connection to faith may wane when there is no one holding your hand, telling you when to pray or go to church. But, Kairos offers clarity, emboldening you to find your way back onto whatever spiritual pathway or religious journey you once followed. It’s an opportunity to not only reconnect spiritually, but to look for and find God in all things. As each day of the retreat passes, the challenges and opportunities continue to grow, and by the fourth day, the hope is that Kairos will have left a lasting impression in one way or another. It is a uniquely special time, after all: a God appointed moment in time, the right time for action, God’s time and ultimately, your time. And therein lies the beauty of the whole experience and what makes Kairos, Kairos.
The Long Experiment: Mr. Dominic Chai’s Journey to Loyola
Mr. Dominic Chai with Roberto Gonzalez-Lopez ’19, left, and Makoto Watanabe ’19, right, during their Senior Service Project at Our Lady of Talpa School.
WHEN SECOND-YEAR JESUIT NOVICE Mr. Dominic Chai stepped onto Loyola’s campus for his “long experiment,”* he didn’t know what to expect. He was simply looking forward to immersing himself in what makes a Jesuit education unique, creating lasting friendships, and most importantly, hoping that his five-month stay would strengthen his already heartfelt vocation. Born in Seoul and raised in California, Mr. Chai’s path to his Jesuit vocation came after much discernment by way of London. Since he was a child, he had pondered whether he would become a priest. Upon finishing high school, he looked for guidance as to his possible vocation and was advised to first go to college. That Bachelor’s degree led to a Master’s degree which then led to a Ph.D. from the London School of Economics. His career blossomed as a young business school professor, holding faculty positions in Seoul and London. Add to that, he was a Vice President of Strategy for Hyundai. He had achieved so much, but why was that not enough? In 2015, he began to seriously contemplate what his future should really be about. “I realized that there’s more to life than worldly success,” said Mr. Chai. So he embarked on a spiritual journey, walking the 500 miles of the Camino de Santiago as well as making a pilgrimage to Loyola, Spain where St. Ignatius underwent a spiritual conversion while recovering from a cannonball injury. As he seeked a higher * A Jesuit term for an extended ministry at an education apostolate.
purpose, Mr. Chai made other pilgrimages to Christian sites in Japan where the great Jesuits such as St. Francis Xavier and Pedro Arrupe lived their mission fully. He learned that “as they ministered to the marginalized, they found joy, gratitude and God in all things.” And that soul-searching journey ultimately brought Mr. Chai to us at Loyola. During his busy time here, he has given lectures in theology, personal finance and AP Economics; has been on a Kairos Retreat; played the oboe with the Liturgy Choir; and has participated in an Urban Plunge weekend. “I’m so impressed with the engagement of Loyola students and their dedication to service. In addition, the faculty and staff are grounded in the mission of the school, sharing the gift of Jesuit education. I am so grateful for this experience of Jesuit ministry at Loyola. As he prepares for his vows on August 10th, Mr. Chai looks back at his time at Loyola with his ever-present joyful demeanor, quoting Loyola’s new anthem, “Who I was, who I am, who I dream to be. I am very excited about my Jesuit journey, wherever Jesus will lead me.” Borrowing on this year’s Interchange theme, he adds, “Everyone here is working on their own Loyola story. When we put those stories together, that’s what makes Loyola great. I am happy to be part of that story and will continue to work on my chapter, living the mission.” LOYOL A MAG A ZINE
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Honoring Loved Ones, Giving Back
The Welsh Family: Standing, left to right: Henry ’16, Jack ’12 and Thomas ’14; Seated, left to right: Pat and Kathy.
IT’S NO SECRET THAT AFTER FOUR YEARS at Loyola High School, boys are transformed into men of service and form a lifelong brotherhood. Many alumni are forever grateful for the transformative years they spent as students. Some alumni and their families feel so strongly about the education received at Loyola that they establish scholarships to increase the accessibility of the school for other deserving young men. One such scholarship is the Patrick L. Welsh Memorial Scholarship, established in 2018 by Kathryn (Kathy) Boken Welsh and family members to honor her late husband Pat and to help a young man achieve his dreams. The Welsh/Boken families have multiple Loyola graduates including Mr. and Mrs. Welsh’s three sons, Jack ’12, Thomas ’14 and Henry ’16; Pat’s father-in-law Robert C. Boken ’52; his six brothers-in-law, Paul ’78, Daniel ’79, John ’80, Philip ’81, Michael ’86, Joseph ’92 as well as his nephew Brendan ’12 are all graduates. This generous scholarship will provide a deserving student with approximately one-quarter tuition beginning this fall 2019. Another family-funded scholarship is the Patricia Vogt Baker and Rev. Bruce D’Aubert Baker Endowed Scholarship. This scholarship was established in 2002 by Loyola’s former VP for Advancement John G. Baker ’85 and his family in memory of their beloved mother, Patricia, who wanted her sons to attend Loyola, despite the distance since they lived in the San Fernando Valley. All four sons, John ’85, Skardon ’88, 11
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Paul ’89 and Patrick ’92, graduated with a Loyola education. Their father, Rev. Bruce D’Aubert Baker, was added to the fund after his passing in 2018. The family asked that in lieu of flowers, donations be made “to help young men and their families experience Loyola High School and its community, and to receive the Ignatian educational and spiritual experience that was so meaningful to the family.” This impressive scholarship has been awarded for 16 years to a deserving freshman and follows him for all four years. A hallmark of a Jesuit education is that it’s the bestquality education at the most affordable price. Thanks to many generous donors, Loyola High School is pleased to offer 29 percent of its students some form of financial aid, which includes privately funded scholarships. Scholarships not only increase accessibility for students who might not otherwise be able to attain a Jesuit Catholic college preparatory education, it also allows Loyola to reflect the diverse city that it serves. Loyola students come from all over Southern California and reflect diversity in ethnicity, socioeconomic and religious backgrounds. If you’re interested in establishing a scholarship to honor a loved one and help a deserving student attend Loyola, please contact William R. Slocum, Senior Director for Advancement at 213.381.5121, ext. 1312 or bslocum@loyolahs.edu.
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So Every Cub Has a Chance LOYOLA HIGH SCHOOL OFFERS opportunities for every student to shine. From the debate program, community service and academics to athletics, theatre and science, there is a Loyola for everyone, where Cubs are given the tools to succeed in their chosen fields. For the majority of Loyola’s existence, the 50-plus Jesuit priests, brothers and scholastics that taught and administered at the school were effectively a living endowment. Annually, they donated 80 percent of their salaries back to Loyola to provide funds for student enhancement. Now, with a majority lay faculty and staff, there is less funding from this source. Consequently, donor support is even more vital to ensuring Loyola remains a preeminent Jesuit Catholic college preparatory high school. Extracurricular programs and student experiences often require more funding than what student tuition and the annual operating budget can provide. Fortunately, Loyola’s diverse programs are often augmented by endowments, the interest generating an ongoing and permanent source of income. This revenue helps underwrite some programs’ budgets or provides scholarship support for student co-curricular experiences. Endowments are established by generous donors with a minimum gift of $50,000. Below are some opportunities for investment in established endowments so that these programs can continue to flourish. Speech & Debate Program Established in 2011–12 by alumni and current parents, this endowment enhances the student experience by helping defray costly living expenses and travel to all regions of the country where tournaments are held. The program strengthens students’ research and publicspeaking skills as well as their ability to work together as a team. Major contributors to the fund have been Bruce A. Brown ’57; Robert W. MacDonald ’61; and Theresa and Michael Overing, the coach and parents of debaters Robert ’12, John ’16 and Andrew ’19.
Counseling Department Senior parents of the class of 2012 established the endowment to benefit the Counseling department, which enriches the student college selection experience and bolsters professional development for our counselors (Please see page 19.). Major contributors to the fund over the years are Liz and Greg Lawler, parents of Nicholas ’12. Community Service Established by past parent and former Mothers’ Guild and St. Ignatius Guild President Jan Clifford during the 2008–09 school year in honor of her children, Katie, Michael ’04 and Brian ’08, this endowment supports students as they serve communities in the Ignatian tradition of forming “Men for and with Others.” Projects that have benefited from this fund are the many service immersion trips to help victims of Hurricane Katrina in New Orleans and Hurricane Maria in Puerto Rico. Rev. Peter F. Filice, SJ, Chair for Adult Spirituality Oftentimes, endowments are established as a permanent tribute, as was the case with the Rev. Peter F. Filice, SJ, former Co-Chair for Adult Spirituality and former President of Loyola High School. Established in 2013–14 by the Loyola Jesuit Community and later augmented by Brother Christopher L. Wetzel, O.P. ’02, this endowment is essential to maintaining our Ignatian charism. The adult experience within the Loyola community is greatly enhanced through events and dinners that focus on and incorporate the Spiritual Exercises of St. Ignatius of Loyola. There are many additional programs at Loyola that can benefit from an endowment. You can make a significant impact in the future of our young men and the community we serve by investing and establishing a fund in one of the following areas: campus ministry, athletic programs, student clubs, the theatre program, the music department and/or the arts department, to name a few. For more information on supporting a current endowment or to establish a new program endowment, please contact William R. Slocum, Senior Director for Advancement at 213.381.5121, ext. 1312 or bslocum@loyolahs.edu. LOYOL A MAG A ZINE
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LOYOL A 2017–2018 FIN A NCI A LS AT A G L A NCE Dear Loyola Community, Time and again, you have provided the essential support that enables Loyola High School to open its doors for current and future generations of Los Angeles’ most talented students. Parents, alumni, grandparents, students, faculty, friends and foundations have continually responded with generosity of every kind. This dedication has enabled Loyola to continue the important work of developing and forming Men for and with Others. You make it possible that every student has the support they need to thrive as a Loyola Cub. Thank you for your commitment to our students and this great high school of ours. With warmest regards, Lela Diaz Vice President for Advancement
LOYO L A BY T H E N U M B E R S: 2017–2018 Total Number of Donors
4,728
Total Faculty and Staff
190
Number of Jesuits working at Loyola
5
Value of the Endowment
(6/30/18)
1,205
Number of Students
N U M B E R O F J ESU I T S AT LOYO L A H I G H SC H O O L
9 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 0 ’06–’07
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’08–’09
’09–’10
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’10–’11
’11–’12
’12–’13
’13–’14
’14–’15
’15–’16
’16–’17
’17–’18
REVENUE
E X PE N SES
Tuition and Fees
$27,123,598
Annual Contributions
$13,561,123
Investment Income
$4,998,766 $45,683,487
Total Revenue
Faculty and Staff Support
$20,911,981
Student Programming
$3,380,041
Financial Aid and Scholarships
$3,559,336
Fundraising, Events and Alumni
$3,066,733
Plant Operations and Facilities
$3,296,946
Interest
$521,465
Total Revenue
$45,683,487
Depreciation
$2,888,299
Total Expenses
$(37,624,801)
Total Expenses
$37,624,801
Investment income 11%
Depreciation 8% Interest 1%
Plant Operations and Facilities 9% Annual Contributions 30%
Fundraising, Events and Alumni 8% Financial Aid and Scholarships 9%
Tuition and Fees 59%
Student Programming 9%
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Xavier: Let the Construction Begin
IT’S HAPPENING! As we go to press, preparations are in full swing for Xavier’s ground-breaking. Set to begin after the Class of 2019 graduates on June 1, the first shovel will dig deep into the historic 1901 Venice soil on June 11, setting the year-long construction process in motion. In case you weren’t at Interchange and missed the bidding, there will be much Cub participation—Demo Day was auctioned off. Lucky parents and alumni will wield sledgehammers, operate bulldozers and have a grand time on June 27, helping to tear down our old warhorse so we can build the 21st century Xavier. The new Xavier will include a learning environment with the latest technology, promoting collaboration and innovation. Until then, Dewey will be repaved and covered with a state-of-the-art tent to pinch-hit for all that Xavier used to do. Fr. Gregory M. Goethals, SJ ’73 is offering alumni and friends a legacy of leadership at Loyola with a named gift. For more information on how you can further support Xavier through the special naming opportunities on the right as well as extraordinary million-dollar ones, please contact Vice President for Advancement Lela Diaz at 213.381.5121, ext. 1303 or leladiaz@loyolahs.edu. 15
1901 VENICE BOULEVARD NAMING OPPORTUNITIES Sacristy and Piscina Special Events Kitchen Student Dining Service Area Grand Entrance Benches (2 available) Graduate-at-Graduation Walkway Overlook Balcony Xavier Galleries (3 available)
$500,000
Graduate-at-Graduation Walkway Stones (6) • Open to Growth • Intellectually Distinguished • Religious • Loving • Committed to Justice • Developing as a Leader 1901 Community Gathering Room Grand Hall Cathedral Windows (9 available) Hayden Circle Entrance Booth
$250,000
Courtyard Benches (6 available) Xavier Center Walkway Columns (5 available)
$100,000
Staircase Venice Boulevard Welcome Columns (9 available)
$50,000
Front Circle Cathedral Oaks (10 trees available)
$25,000
Donor Recognition in Xavier Center Entrance Lobby
$10,000 and greater
Xavier Final Steel Beam Signature
$5,000 and greater
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THE LEAVEY CHALLENGE JUST GOT EASIER HERE’S HOW: • ATTEND ANY LOYOLA EVENT • MAKE A GIFT OF ANY AMOUNT
Foundation has challenged and inspired Cubs to give back to Loyola High School through the Challenge Grant. The Challenge, which began in 2010, has resulted in $1.9 million from the Foundation and an impressive $29 million from alumni. Today, the Leavey Foundation has challenged Cubs once again to step up and support Loyola High. This time, it’s easier than ever to demonstrate your Cub pride. “Alumni will be counted for the Challenge by making a gift of any amount or attending any ‘paid-tracked’* Loyola event,” said Patrick Girardi ’99, Alumni Relations Manager. “If a class collectively meets its participation percentage goal during any year of the Challenge, then the Foundation will give a bonus of $5,000 to that class endowment.” Alumni are strongly encouraged to attend Loyola events, on campus or anywhere in the country. “Cubs have always been generous in supporting Loyola with gifts,” said Mr. Girardi. “We believe that reimagining the Leavey Challenge to include attendance at events also will foster connections between alumni and strengthen the Loyola community.” Class endowments create need-based scholarships, allowing qualified young men the opportunity to receive a first-rate Jesuit education. They also support faculty recruitment and retention to ensure Loyola can attract preeminent and
compassionate faculty. The Leavey Challenge has the potential to reach $2 million in bonus gifts, but that’s just the start of Cubs’ continued generosity. For more information, please call us at 213.381.5121, ext. 1310.
*Tracked alumni events: Career Day, Christmas Eve Mass, Communion Breakfasts, 50th Reunions, Ignatian Conversations, Loyola Community Service, Regional Gatherings and Sport Reunions.
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FOR NEARLY 10 YEARS, the Thomas and Dorothy Leavey
$630,173
1956
$494,965
1947
$461,704
1965
$448,091
1988
$421,629
1962
$404,162
1987
$391,178
1957
$343,980
1951
$322,463
1983
$308,804
ALL ALUMNI CLASS ENDOWMENT GIFTS 1939 $11,111*
1950 $132,880
1964 $146,508
1975 $144,762
1989 $267,070
1999 $157,187
1940 $5,310
1952 $170,142
1966 $212,689
1976 $199,410
1990 $160,595
2000 $101,430
1941 $13,916
1953 $264,108
1967 $190,945
1977 $263,073
1991 $151,252
2001 $76,021
1942 $65,596
1954 $218,601
1968 $220,385
1978 $187,038
1992 $136,823
2002 $84,751
1943 $96,230
1955 $88,866
1969 $100,704
1979 $150,519
1993 $210,521
2003 $36,189
1944 $147,286
1958 $285,873
1970 $115,608
1981 $137,279
1994 $171,488
2004 $28,676
1945 $53,668
1959 $169,483
1971 $125,257
1982 $144,236
1995 $119,441
2005 $22,711
1946 $192,145
1960 $274,459
1972 $125,390
1984 $197,597
1996 $218,768
2006 $11,426
1948 $160,480
1961 $263,386
1973 $177,506
1985 $286,947
1997 $119,293
2007 $7,629
1949 $275,930
1963 $198,632
1974 $120,046
1986 $139,686
1998 $107,702
*From 1939, in chronological order; top 10 alumni class endowment gifts in chart above. LOYOL A MAG A ZINE
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A Loyola First: Alumni Service Day Across the Globe Patrick Girardi ’99 BY
Cubs supporting the National Park Service and Friends of Dyke Marsh by beautifying a wildlife habitat in Alexandria, Virginia. From left to right, Colin O’Neil ’93, Michael Lumunsad ’98, Michael Garcia ’85, Bennett Duval ’08 and Jonathan Armour ’07.
APRIL 13, 2019 was truly a day that all Cub alumni can be extremely proud of, as alums of all ages volunteered their time and made a positive impact in their communities in 10 cities across the world. Since we celebrated our Sesquicentennial, the Loyola Service Day has been a springtime tradition, where many current students, Fathers’ Club members and alums have given back to LA. This year, we did not want to just limit this to Los Angeles. We have over 16,000-plus alums living in all 50 states as well as 40 countries worldwide. The vision was to have a Loyola global impact and we were thrilled to have Cubs in London; Washington, DC; New York; San Francisco; Dallas; Rochester; Chicago; San Diego; South Bend and Los Angeles participate in this first-ever Loyola Alumni Service Day. Loyola Cubs are always able to inspire others and this was an amazing representation of our fine school. This will become another Loyola tradition that we will keep going forward. Here’s to more Cubs participating worldwide next year!
Cubs serving dinner to the homeless at St. Vincent De Paul in San Francisco, CA. The alums who attended were: Spencer Murphy ’10, Nat Bellamy ’10, Nicolas Munoz ’09, Matt Mirick ’09, Conor Fraher ’09, Eric Moyer ’09, Christian Workman ’09 and Gerardo Sandoval ’80.
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YOUR CUB C ALENDAR:
Upcoming Alumni Events
BY
Patrick Girardi ’99
Here are some other upcoming alumni events:
San Francisco alumni and guests celebrating Loyola at the Olympic Club.
WE LOOK FORWARD TO the 2nd Annual Alumni Weekend which will be taking place Friday, September 27–Sunday, September 29. On Friday of that weekend, we will again have the All-Alumni Tailgate, with a beer and wine garden featuring alumni food and beverage vendors. Join us for a home water polo game versus St. Francis High School and a home football game versus Vista Murrieta High School. On Saturday of that weekend, reunions for the classes of 1989, 1994, 1999, 2004 and 2009 will be on center stage. And on Sunday of that weekend, the All-Alumni Family BBQ will return by popular demand. The BBQ will be a family-friendly day on the campus when we look forward to everyone, young and old, enjoying the festivities. Please mark your calendars now!
June 8
Reunions for the Classes of 1954, 1959, 1964, 1974, 1979 and 1984
June 9
Alumni Communion Brunch celebrated by Rev. Dick Cobb, SJ ’49
October 12
Loyola High Tailgate at the Notre Dame vs. USC game in South Bend, IN
November 2
Alumni Awards Dinner
November 18
Loyola Alumni Cocktail Reception in Washington, DC
December 24
Christmas Eve Mass at Loyola High
And for any Cubs traveling back to Los Angeles for these events or for any other reason, please consider one of our partnered downtown LA hotels. We have garnered a “Loyola” rate exclusively for our alumni to use whenever you like, year-round (minus a few blackout dates during city-wide conventions). JW Marriott (LA Live) Residence Inn (LA Live) Courtyard Inn (LA Live) Sheraton Grand Los Angeles
$289/night $259/night $249/night 15% off/night
The corporate code for all hotels is: 31L Please consult our website: www.loyolahs.edu/alumniperks for more information.
C L A S S O F ’4 9 : 7 0 T H R E U N I O N A T T H E H I G H ON “FAT TUESDAY” in early March, we celebrated the 70th reunion for the class of 1949. It was an honor and a privilege to have the alums back on campus. Fourteen Cubs made their way back to the old stomping grounds. They drove up from San Diego, flew down from Sacramento and one came all the way from Omaha, Nebraska! These fine gentlemen were so thrilled to be back on campus. They enjoyed a special luncheon in Ackerman Dining Room, regaled each other with fond memories and stories of old, and took part in a campus tour following the luncheon. On the way out to Hannon Theatre, when current Loyola students learned that these alumni were from the class of 1949, they stopped playing their basketball game by the loading docks and gave them a round of applause. It was a true Loyola moment.
On the way out to Hannon Theatre, when current Loyola students learned that these alumni were from the class of 1949, they stopped playing their basketball game by the loading docks and gave them a round of applause. It was a true Loyola moment.
Jack Schumacher ’49, class leader, said, “The day was perfect. It was an outstanding function and all my classmates were so excited to be back at Loyola High’s campus.” This was the first ever official 70th reunion that we hosted on campus. It was such a success that we will absolutely make this a Loyola event going forward.—PG LOYOL A MAG A ZINE
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The Innovators: Loyola’s Counseling Department Leads Cubs to Higher Education
Top row, left to right: Paul Jordan ’88, Jesse Rueter, Geoff Joy ’72, Mike Denison, Daryl Crowley and Tom Gallagher. Bottom row, left to right: Evelyn Mabra, Carol Hampson, Yoojin Han, Kelly Farland, Gina Liberotti and Angela Reno.
APPLYING AND GETTING INTO COLLEGE is an exciting yet daunting time for students and their families. For the past nine years, the Counseling Department has been making substantive changes to meet the needs of our 1200-plus student body. Among them has been the addition of more full-time counselors to support students academically and emotionally. “We felt it was important to change the ratio of students to each counselor. Our counselors used to have 220 students reporting to them and now they have an average of 125,” said Assistant Principal for Student Life and Director of Counseling Dr. Paul Jordan ’88. “By lightening the caseload, they now have more time to really get to know their students as well as dedicate themselves to special groups such as first-generation students and those who have learning difficulties.” One of the new practices that has been implemented so all students benefit from the expanded counseling team’s expertise is that two to three counselors are assigned as leaders of each of the four grade levels. They develop a lesson plan for homerooms and bring it to the weekly staff meeting, asking their colleagues for input. Once approved, all counselors follow the program, ensuring the same approach and dissemination of information for each student’s success. The department has continued implementing Loyola’s successful model of pairing students with the same counselor for all four years. When a family first arrives at Loyola, the counselor meets with the new Cub and his parents so they transition more easily into their freshman year as well as learn what to expect moving forward. In preparation for the college application process, weeklong seminars have been introduced in the summer to help rising seniors with their college essays. Once they are seniors, all students begin prepping for college applications in the classroom. “We’re very proud of the College Essay Writing Workshop, which we developed in conjunction with the English department as the students’ first graded assignment as a senior,” Dr. Jordan said. “This gives them time to get the kinks worked out, including grammar, punctuation and developing the content.” 19
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All this prep work pays off when approximately 35 college representatives visit Loyola to personally read students’ essays and provide direct feedback to enhance them before submitting. Loyola gives special attention to its first-generation Cubs, which account for nearly 17 percent of the student body. “We start discussing college before they even begin as freshmen through the summer school first-generation course, College Connections,” said Dr. Jordan. “The course is financed by a donor and focuses students on terminology and storytelling. They also visit local universities such as UCLA, USC and LMU during this five-week course.” These students meet as a group with a counselor to talk about the transition from grade school to high school and some of the challenges they may encounter. Dr. Jordan recognizes that with all these improvements, there’s always more that can be done. “Our college process is strong, and we continue to grow in the area of mental health care,” he said. “We always want to be looking out for our students to help them through any situation, as it relates to the college process or not.”
ADDITIONAL COLLEGE COUNSELING HIGHLIGHTS AND ENHANCEMENTS: • More than 140 college representatives visit the campus in the fall. Several universities host receptions and recruiting nights at Loyola. • Two college admissions fairs are held on campus, RACC and Jet Tour. • All materials are provided in English and Spanish. • Alumni panels are held with recent local graduates to speak with seniors on transition issues when going to college. • ACT and SAT test prep have been added for first-generation students and are taught by an outside company on campus. • Students are offered four counselor-led college tours per year to the East Coast, California, the Pacific Northwest and the Midwest.
What Do Basketball and Soccer Have in Common? Plenty. BY J A S O N C R U Z ’ 1 2
national, state and CIF championships, Loyola Athletics has become synonymous with success.
But, as both coaches will tell you, the success of their programs is built on the strength and quality of the young men that Loyola attracts.
Two of the programs that have contributed to that success are soccer and basketball, whose similarities are quite striking when you take a closer look at their 2018–19 campaigns.
“We get really good, talented, hard-working team players that just love the game,” said Mr. Walter. “We have high expectations here at Loyola and they embrace the challenge.”
For instance, both teams went unbeaten in home games and both racked up 20-plus win seasons. Both teams muscled their way through the competitive Mission League to claim sole possession of their regular season conference championships. And, both teams also had their seasons tragically cut short, falling in overtime heartbreakers on the road in the CIF Quarterfinals just one day apart. Even going by the numbers, both teams were led by a large, seniorladen class— 12 for the soccer team and nine for basketball.
“Our guys are the epitome of what we want our players to be, which is smart, competitive, team-oriented young men,” added Mr. Adams. “They prioritize their improvement as players and as teammates.”
FOR A SCHOOL THAT HAS PRODUCED multiple
Loyola Varsity Soccer
Throw in the fact that both teams are coached by a pair of Loyola alums in Chris Walter ’93, who manages the pitch at Smith Field, and Jamal Adams ’90, who calls the shots inside Leavey Gym, and you’ve got some uncanny parallels. Mr. Walter’s and Mr. Adams’ coaching resumes and accolades are extensive, with a combined eight CIF championships and 26 Mission League titles between them. Chris Walter has been head coach of the soccer team since 2000, turning Loyola into a national power that even held a No. 1 ranking in the entire country for parts of this season. Jamal Adams, too, has been coaching at Loyola for over two decades, with this year being his 13th at the helm of a program that has made 31 trips to the CIF playoffs in the last 35 years.
The most significant similarity between the two programs, though, has to be that very sense of family and brotherhood that is shared from top to bottom. “A stamp of Cub basketball has been our cohesiveness— that we are, collectively, one,” said Mr. Adams. “We would not Loyola Varsity Basketball have accomplished what we did this year without the buy-in from our team or the support from everyone involved.” Mr. Walter also attributes his program’s achievements to the camaraderie both on the field and off. “One of the goals from our 12 seniors coming in was to unify us into one big class, not three separate ones. They wanted to keep everyone extremely close and that’s what continues to strengthen our program each and every year.” Though it will be tough to replace the contributions of those two loaded senior classes, one thing Mr. Walter and Mr. Adams will always have guiding the way is that Loyola brotherhood that’s sewn within the fabric of their programs. It’s become the hallmark of Loyola Soccer and Loyola Basketball, proving that the similarities are striking, indeed. LOYOL A MAG A ZINE
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Follow Your Favorite Loyola Team— the REPu App Is Here BY J A S O N C R U Z ’ 1 2
LOYOLA ATHLETIC DIRECTOR Chris O’Donnell ’88 remembers the day he was pitched a new platform that would bring the Loyola community together through athletics. “From the second I heard REPu’s pitch, I thought this was a great product,” said the 21st-year Athletic Director. “I was immediately intrigued and believed REPu could really work for our school and our athletic program. It just seemed tailored for Loyola.” REPu is a fan engagement platform specifically designed for high schools across the country, helping them promote teams and clubs and “better connect their community through a mobile app, a mirrored athletics website and a simple-to-use management system.” The app provides users with comprehensive game coverage, schedules, rosters, player profiles, photos, videos, news articles and instant, customized game alerts for every team. With Loyola offering 12 sports across three different seasons and fielding a total of 32 teams, partnering with REPu was a no-brainer for Mr. O’Donnell. “Its features make it a valuable, all-encompassing tool for our community. It also helps give more exposure to each sport and every level we offer, which people really appreciate.”
who runs cross country, and to be able to share his photos with my parents, for example, is great. Or, when I’m at a football game and want to see who made that big play, I just pull up the app, look at the roster and each player has a headshot.” Aside from photo and video, REPu provides live scoring updates via push notifications sent directly to your device, giving parents, students or alums who cannot attend games a way to keep up with all the action. Loyola’s John Malloy Broadcast Club, too, provides live streams on the app for a number of home games and events on campus, while members of The Loyalist write recaps for the app after games. “It’s been a great thing for our clubs and school publications,” said Mr. O’Donnell. “These students gain valuable experience and knowledge working behind the scenes, seeing how things go. The ingame reporting, the postgame interviews with coaches and players—it’s all helpful in their development and gives them some good exposure.” With REPu, Cubs have access to a digital yearbook of sorts in the palm of their hands that they can look back on throughout their years as student-athletes at Loyola.
That overall versatility proved to be the major selling point for Mr. O’Donnell. “Anything Director of Student Activities you might need is right there and Varsity Soccer Coach on the app. It’s a one-stop Chris Walter ’93 was also Reprinted with permission of The Loyalist. shop for everything Cub impressed by REPu’s Photo by William Ishak ’19. sports-related and it brings capabilities. “Having our community together, which is why we like this partnership everything right there in one app for all of our sports is and are excited about the future.” incredibly convenient. I have a freshman son (Jake ’22)
Follow your favorite Loyola teams all year long by downloading the free Loyola Cubs REPu app in the App Store today. Every sport, every level, everything Loyola. #GoCubs 21
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Class Notes
Mr. Arthur W. Ronnie ’49 Up to: ‘No Good!’
I volunteer at the Rocky Mountain Arsenal and National Wildlife Refuge.
1950s
1960s
Mr. Theo Lacy ’51 Had a stroke, fell and broke six ribs, was in rehab facility and hospital. Went home on Nov. 11, 2018 with partial left side residual effects. I’m grateful for all the prayers. Mr. Vincent W. Thorpe ’51 I’ve been watching my grandchildren grow: my granddaughter Caitlain, MD is a pediatrician at Children’s Hospital LA, CA; Deven is working on her Ph.D at Brown University; Erin is getting her Ph.D in Genetics at the U. of Chicago; and my grandson John ’12 is now working on his Ph.D at UCLA in computer artificial intelligence. Paul A. Schulte ’52 My life now consists of visiting my wife in a skilled nursing facility. I see her every day for lunch and again for dinner. She cannot stand, walk or talk, is totally incontinent and has a degree of dementia. Believe it or not, through it all, she is Happy. Smiles all the time. I am thankful for what I have. Mr. Paul E. Rockenstein ’55 Living my life as a widower and re-adjusting to a new way of searching for good things to do. Dr. John P. Moyer, M.D. ’58 I practiced primary care pediatrics for 33 years then “retired” to an academic setting in the School of Medicine at the University of Colorado for 11 years. I coach medical students in the art of listening and getting the concerns of their patients and building an accurate story of those concerns. It’s called relational centered communication. My wife and I have been married nearly 55 years, spend lots of time with two teenaged grandchildren that live nearby.
Mr. William J. Morris ’60 Greatly enjoying my 17th year of retirement. Mr. Edward King ’64 Pretty much retired now from the retail hardware trade, property management, real estate sales and investments. All kids degreed. My beautiful former wife and I are planning to remarry (we go back to 1966) and will continue to live in and love Santa Barbara as we have for the past 28 years. Life is sweet.
1970s
Patrick J. Cronin ’71 Retired in March 2017 and am now doing IT consultant work for construction companies. Active participant in the American Rimfire Association, Precision Target Shooting Competitions. I am restoring and showing my classic ’69 El Camino and ’92 Corvette Coupe. Rev. Richard M. Martini ’72 I led a mission trip to Panama in the summer of 2018. A dozen of our parish’s young people assisted FLOATING DOCTORS with their medical work among the Ngabe people in Northeast Panama. Mr. Paul E. Wafer, RN ’72 For the last 15 years I have been traveling the country, helping hospitals provide safer and more efficient care in the operating room and its support departments. Dr. Alfonso Cardenas ’74 Al and Susanne, brother of Ken Duffey ’74, welcomed their first grandchild Col Alexander Cardenas. Father, Alex Cardenas, Jesuit College
Prep, Dallas 2008 and Amanda Cardenas. Al is Medical Director Emergency Services, Schumacher Clinical Partners. Mr. Vincent M. Campos ’75 I’m with the Department of State Foreign Service as an officer. Assignments have included: Baghdad, Iraq (four times); Sofia, Bulgaria; Santiago, Chile; Bucharest; and Romania. I read, speak and write: Arabic, Bulgarian, French, Romina and Spanish. Mr. Mark M. Zangrando ’76 Two Cubs are actively involved in opening a new Catholic high school in San Diego. Mike Daniels ’66 is chairing the committee to open Cristo Rey San Diego in 2020 and Mark Zangrando ’76 is chairing the search committee to select the president. Dr. J. Patrick Whelan ’78 Palisades-raised Dr. Patrick Whelan was recently elected president of the Los Angeles Pediatric Society, an 85-year-old organization that focuses on improving health care quality for children. Mr. James V. Baldridge ’79 My wife Beverly and I live in the Santa Rosa Valley. I retired in December 2017 after spending a career in the fire service that began in June of 1983. Beverly and I enjoy traveling to Europe and in the U.S. Beverly continues to work as a successful artist/teacher. Mr. Stephen F. Watson ’79 Stephen Watson is President of Total Realty Group and is the Commercial Director of KW Commercial in Downtown Los Angeles.
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1980s Mr. Gregory F. McGinity ’83 I’m the new Executive Director of California Charter Schools Association Advocates.
Mr. Michael T. Levin ’97 I have been elected to the CA House from the 49th District (part of Orange and San Diego counties).
Dr. Ricardo J. Pedroarias ’84 Rick was interviewed by Univision’s KMEX-TV on the 60th anniversary of the Cuban diaspora to the United States and the importance of Loyola in his life in February 2019.
2000s
Mr. Arturo A. Martinez ’87 I’m a Senior Assistant City Attorney for the Los Angeles City Attorney’s Office and also currently serving as the Deputy Chief of the Safe Neighborhoods and Gang Division. I’m serving as president of the Loyola High School Alumni Association and am a member of the Loyola Board of Directors and Latino Alumni Society. Mr. Timothy B. McGinity ’87 I am a real estate attorney with Allen Matkins. I completed my first Ironman Triathlon in Arizona in 2014. I’m married with two kids, Marty (8) and Max (6), and live in Manhattan Beach. I’m enjoying coaching flag football and swimming.
1990s Mr. Justin T. Stafford ’90 Live in Oslo, Norway where I teach high school English and Spanish in a Norwegian public school. I’m married and we have an eight-year-old son. Mr. David L. Olsen ’92 My wife Michelle and I have four daughters from 2-9: Sophia, Elin, Marlee and Delaney. Mr. Thomas A. Alexander ’95 On Mar 12, 2019, his brother Matt wrote: My brother, Tom, was recently asked by President Trump to join him at his press conference held 3/13/2019, and spoke on the current status of international and domestic drug trafficking. He’s also met the Ecuadorian Minister of Defense and was a keynote speaker addressee at the George C. Marshall European Center for Security Studies. Go Cubs!
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Mr. Sean M. Barrett ’03 Married Natalie Wilson, from Marymount High School, class of 2010. Mr. Nicholas P. McAndrew ’04 I moved back to LA after being in Philly for the last 14 years for college (Villanova) and Med School and medical training (Penn). At UCLA now, working as a breast cancer oncologist and researcher. Go Cubs!! Mr. Anthony K. T. So ’05 I’m engaged to be married to Eileen Tseng. We live in Seattle, with our 10-year-old Scottish Terrier Molly, where I continue building supply chain systems for Amazon. Mr. Philip Ciulla, III ’06 I married Kristin Swanson on 08/11/2018. Mr. Joseph A. Rampino ’09 Proud parents wrote in: Joseph graduated from USC Law School & Graduate Business School last May 2018. Received a JD/MBA and now working in Manhattan for UBS.
2010s Mr. Jeffrey L. Wilson ’10 Proud mom wrote: Jeffrey ’10 is an Army CPT and aviator. He is currently deployed in Germany. Please pray for his safety and faith. Mr. William S. Sanford ’11 Proud mom wrote: Scott is living in Dallas working for FOX-4 TV as Assignment Editor. Mr. Hunter B. Davis ’12 I’m in second year of law school at Drake University. Mr. Thomas C. D. Sanford ’12 Proud mom wrote: Tom lives in Oakland, CA and works as Product Development Lead at Back to the Roots.
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Mr. Michael C. Reyes ’13 Proud mom wrote: Michael is currently working as an RN in the Stroke Unit at Swedish Covenant Hospital in Chicago, Illinois. Also, is enjoying Hawaiian dancing in his spare time. Mr. Calvin J. Yi ’13 I’m currently serving as a 2nd Lieutenant in the United States Air Force at Davis-Monthan Air Force Base, Arizona as an intelligence officer for the 355 Fighter Wing. Mr. Genarro L. Rogers ’14 I graduated May 2018 with a BFA from Academy of Art University in acting. Mr. Ross N. Steinbach ’14 Currently in New York Law School, 1L Mr. Harrison A. Mac ’15 Proud parents wrote: Harrison Mac ’15 is currently a senior at TCU in Fort Worth, TX. Mr. Samuel H. Penney ’15 Seventy degrees and an Ocean Breeze. Mr. Lorenzo C. Rosas ’15 Proud grandmother wrote: Lorenzo Rosas will graduate from Stanford University with his Bachelor’s in Economics and International Relations in June 2019. Mr. Henry R. Mac ’17 Proud parents wrote: Henry Mac ’17 is currently a sophomore at SMU in Dallas, TX. Mr. Maurice D. Zekaria ’17 I’m a sophomore at Georgetown University. Mr. Dakota M. Rose ’18 Proud mom wrote: Dakota is in the Business Scholars program at the University of Utah. He is on the First Year Council for Associated Students, the marketing associate for the Utah Entrepreneurial Series, an appointed advocate for the Utah Business Scholars and is an active member of Sigma Chi fraternity. Current GPA is 3.75.
‘Requiescant in Pace’—May They Rest in Peace Janine Abell Mother of Matt ’02, Patrick ’04, Sean ’04 and Timothy ’06 James S. Adams ’84 Robert M. Adams ’50 Magdalena Marzan Angelo Grandmother of Ryan Agsalud ’95 and Jonathan Surendranath ’09 Rev. Bruce D’Aubert Baker Father of John ’85, former Loyola Advancement VP; father of Skardon ’88, Paul ’89 and Patrick ’92 Paul M. Balson Father of Paul ’85; grandfather of Brennan ’12 Henry A. Berber ’63 Father of Christopher ’00 and Greg ’01; cousin of Francisco Cazares ’63 Peter Berger ’52 Father of Peter ’80, Paul ’83, Michael ’84 and Jonathan ’87 Neil D. Bethke Loyola and Loyola Marymount University archivist Rev. Blase A. Bonpane, MD ’46 Thomas J. Broderick ’68 Son of James ’33†
Harry A. Brindley ’48
C. James Fabian ’46
Dorothy Burke-Rumer Mother of Sean Burke ’71 and Tim Burke ’75; stepmother of Bob Rumer ’76; grandmother of Tim Fimpler ’05 and John Burke ’17
Lawrence G. Fagan ’52
William A. Carroll Father of Mark ’93
Claudia Foster Mother of Patrick ’10 and Will ’12
Joyce Cassutt Grandmother of Ryan ’04; mother-in-law of current Loyola staff member Cindy Cassutt
Donna Fribourg Wife of Arturo ’51
James C. Christiansen ’61
Virginia Gonzalez Mother of Federico Castaneda ’67
William “Bill” Clark Father of Robert “Bobby” ’13 Leyda Kabbas Cuzzo Mother of John-Paul ’99 Regan M. Davis Father of Elijah ’19 Lawrence DeVito Father of David ’80; grandfather of Nicholas ’14 and Mat Donald Diehl ’47 Brother of Joe ’52 Robert Maurice Ebiner Father-in-law of Loyola French teacher Cedric; grandfather of Blaise ’19
Juan A. Figueroa ’90 Brother of William ’91 and Jimmy ’94 Kevin P. Fiore ’60
Cesar A. Gonzalez ’47
Alice Gound Mother-in-law of Jacques Soiret ’60 Joseph F. Hasencamp ’46 Mary Catherine Follen Hawley Mother of Will ’68, Philip ’70, John ’73, Vic ’77, Ned ’81 and George ’86; grandmother of Ned ’04, Ryan ’07, John ’09, Jack ’10, Victor ’12, Henry ’16 and Nolan ’18; brother-in-law of Victor Follen ’43† Thomas P. Hodgkiss ’56 Father of Porter ’78 † and Dan ’80; grandfather of Patrick ’11 Raymond M. Hokans ’59 Brother of Stephen ’61 † and John ’67 (Continued on page 25) LOYOL A MAG A ZINE
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Timothy Patrick Houston Son of Fred W. Houston ’57; nephew of James ’55
Mary Ann McNamee Mother of John ’83; grandmother of John ’17 and Joseph ’18
Timothy D. Imirie ’68
Carlo Mione ’57
Margaret Wylie Jackson Mother of Greg ’81
Etie Moghissi, MD, FACE Mother of Kevin Behseresht ’02
Jeffrey “Jeff” N. Jacobsen ’96
James “Jim” O’Callahan Father of Jimmy ’09, Loyola Latin teacher Patrick ’11, Michael ’13, and Conor ’20
Donald A. Johnson ’56 Brother of J.H. ’54 Donald R. Jones ’48 Brother of Arthur ’46†, Ralph ’51† and Robert ’54 George Jones Father of George ’88, Eric ’90† and Tim ’93 Ronald J. Knoll ’51 Father of Greg ’81 Robert J. Kribs ’50 Brother of Don ’52 † George Mahoney ’50 Emilio Maldonado Grandfather of Nicholas Marquez ’10; uncle of Rick Pedroarias ’84 and Pablo Pedroarias ’93, LHS faculty members; great-uncle of Andrew Pedroarias ’12 and Daniel Pedroarias ’15 Michael J. Malloy ’66 Brother of Tom ’57, John ’61†; uncle of Timothy Layana ’82†, Justin ’84; Emmett ’90, Brendan ’92; great-uncle of Cole ’14 and Jake ’17; and cousin of Dick ’52† and Gary ’54 Timothy P. Martin ’61 William W. McNair, Sr. ’56 Brother of Robert ’55† Lawrence R. McNamee, Jr. Father of John ’83; grandfather of John ’17 and Joseph ’18
Diane D. Sheridan Mother of Scott ’66 and Kevin ’69; grandmother of Mark Matkins ’94, Kevin ’00 and Christopher ’08 Marilyn E. Shipman Mother of Stephen ’73, Mark ’74 and Matthew ’77†; grandmother of Emmett ’02, Stephen ’08 and Gavin ’16 Edward P. Shirley ’56 Brother of Michael ’58† and Franklin ’64; grandfather of Charlie Ellis ’17
Carol O’Neil Wife of Chris ’68†; sister-in-law of Dennis ’57†, Rob ’65 and Kevin ’69; aunt of Colin ’93, Peter ’95, Brendan ’98, Sean Halpenny ’99, Patrick ’01, Tim ’03 and Neil Halpenny ’13; great-aunt of Cristian ’16, Aidan ’18 and Kaleb ’23
Stephen F. Singer ’73 Brother of Ralph ’71†
Clara Otero Mother of Anthony ’74† and Albert ’79
Paul B. Smith ’47 Father of Paul ’76 and Joe ’91
Michael C. Parsons ’56
John V. Speak ’49
Alicia Amecquita Peña Mother of Hugo and Jaime, long-time Loyola staff members; grandmother of Jaime Jr., ’07
Lawrence J. Staley Father of Brian ’01
Mary Lois Peters Mother of Carl ’65 Gary E. Pike ’56 Marjorie Anna Cheney Pings Mother of John ’80 Mike R. Rauen ’69 Casey Risk Mother of Matt ’89 Kathleen Rose Mother of Brendan ’98 Rose Rubio Mother of Gabe ’99
Bette Smith Mother of Michael ’83 Norman P. Smith ’58
Margaret Stevenson Wife of John ’50† William R. Sweeney Father of William “Bill” ’69, Patrick ’72 and Michael ’72 Wilber A. “Jess” Sweeters ’35 Father of Steve ’66 and Jim ’69 Frederick Tinampay ’80 W. Pendleton Tudor Father of Bradford ’83† Lawrence M. Urena Father of Jack ’22 Gregory W. Vaughn ’74 James L. Walker ’59
† Deceased
Neil Dennis Bethke Loyola High School’s archivist Neil Bethke passed away surrounded by family and friends on December 14, 2018. Bethke had worked in the records business for over two decades, completing a 17-year career at Loyola Marymount University where he maintained the University’s record of pioneer and modern education in Los Angeles before joining Loyola High in 2015. While at Loyola, he was tasked with cataloguing and archiving prized records, artifacts, documents and pieces dating back to the school’s founding date of 1865. Bethke immersed himself into the work, developing a deep appreciation for our school and its rich, 153-year history. He will be remembered for his humor, intelligence and meticulousness, as his expertise provided us with an archive of which we are very proud. His work on the Loyola Archives can be found inside William H. Hannon Information Commons @ Fritz B. Burns Library. 25
LOYOL A HIGH SCHOOL OF LOS ANGELES
Loyola High School of Los Angeles Board of Directors 2018–2019 Rick J. Caruso, Chairman Patty McKenna, Secretary Karla Ahmanson Mollie Baumer Kevin Bender ’91 Rev. Chris Cartwright, SJ David DeVito ’80 Kathleen Duncan Robert Foster Rev. Ted Gabrielli, SJ
John A. Girardi ’65 Rev. Gregory M. Goethals, SJ ’73 Jerry Grundhofer ’62 James Hannon ’80 Jacqueline Landry Rev. John McGarry, SJ ’80 Dan Medina ’75 Peter Nolan
Michael O’Brien ’83 Rev. Mario Prietto, SJ ’62 Reon Roski Robert Scholla, SJ ’70 James Scilacci Darrell Stewart ’78 Jonathan Veitch ’77
Ex-Officio Members Arturo Martinez ’87, President, Alumni Association Lee Sailor, President, Fathers’ Club Mona Schlater-Hewlett, President, Mothers’ Guild
Consultants to the Board Frank Kozakowski, Principal Lela Diaz, Vice President for Advancement Dr. Ann Holmquist, Vice President for Mission James C. Rich, Chief Financial Officer Melinda Wiggins, Coordinator of Board Affairs Pattie Randazzo, Administrative Assistant
Directors Emeritus Cheryl Baker
Pat Graham
Tom Barrack, Jr. ’65
Phil Hawley
Robert M. Pernecky Nelson Rising
Rev. Gregory Boyle, SJ ’72
Enrique Hernandez, Jr. ’73
Edward P. Roski, Jr. ’57
Kevin Clifford
Robert Kerslake ’54
Robert A. Smith III ’59
Barry Connell
O’Malley Miller ’69
William Wardlaw
Michael Enright ’54
William Mortensen
President’s Cabinet Rev. Gregory M. Goethals, SJ ’73 Lela Diaz, Vice President for Advancement
Michael McDermott, Senior Director
Dr. Ann Holmquist, Vice President for Mission Frank Kozakowski, Principal
of Facilities Management James C. Rich, Chief Financial Officer
Jesuit Superior Rev. Chris Cartwright, SJ
Administrators and Directors Frank Kozakowski Principal Jamal K. Adams ’90 Director of Equity and Inclusion Daniel Annarelli Dean of Men
Teresa Kawamata Director of Faculty: Classroom Instruction, Assessment and Equity Christopher J. O’Donnell ’88 Athletic Director
Andrey Aristov ’80 Assistant Principal for Curriculum and Scheduling
Dr. Ricardo J. Pedroarias ’84 Director of Faculty: Classroom, Instruction, Assessment and Equity
Dr. Paul D. Jordan ’88 Assistant Principal for Student Life; Director of Counseling
Dr. Jesse Rodriguez Director of Community Service
Matthew Schaeffer Director of Campus Ministry Heath Utley Director of Admissions Chris T. Walter ’93 Director of Student Activities Thomas Zeko Director of Community Service, Emeritus
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Come Home for the Weekend Second Annual Alumni Weekend SEPTEMBER Friday, 27
All-Alumni Tailgate • Beer/Wine Garden featuring alumni food and beverage vendors • Varsity Home Water Polo Game vs. St. Francis • Varsity Home Football Game vs. Vista Murrieta
Saturday, 28 Reunions • Reunions held on campus for the following class years: 1989, 1994, 1999, 2004 and 2009
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Parents of Alumni: Please forward this publication. If your son no longer maintains a permanent address at your home, please notify the Advancement Office of his new mailing address at 213.381.5121, ext. 1310 or kharding@loyolahs.edu.
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