Alumni Awards Dinner

BY PATRICK GIRARDI ’99

Friends and family of John McNicholas III ‘54 surround John and his wife De De as the evening gets under way.

Generations of the Camacho family join Andy ’58 and his wife Mary Lou at the Alumni Awards before he receives the Cahalan Award.

THE ALUMNI AWARDS DINNER was celebrated on a beautiful Los Angeles night on campus where we honored three fine Cubs with the Cahalan Award. The awardees were: John P. McNicholas III ’54, Andy M. Camacho ’58 and Robert S. Gianelli ’70.

The Cahalan Award is presented annually to Loyola alumni to honor the enduring contributions of former Loyola President, Fr. Patrick J. Cahalan, SJ, during his 27 years of service at our high school. Fr. Cahalan, SJ is now Chancellor Emeritus at Loyola Marymount University.

Many former Cahalan winners were present to welcome the newest members into this elite club of exemplary Cubs. Also, young alums and current students were present and able to network, meet these great role models and truly appreciate the value of the Loyola alumni network. On this very special evening, alumni vendors took part and provided food and beverages throughout the night. They were:

• Ashland Hill – Luke Tabit ’04 – co-owner • El Paseo Inn – Andy Camacho ’58 – owner • Gonzollo Wines – Jonathan Rollo ’97 – owner • Greenleaf Chopshop – Jonathan Rollo ’97 – owner • Harold & Belle’s – Ryan Legaux ’98 – owner • John O’Groats – Paul Tyler ’84 – owner • M. Special Beer – The Malloy Family, Ted Fourticq ’92 – owners • Randy’s Donuts – Mark Kelegian ’78 – owner • Sean Murphy Catering – Sean Murphy ’84 – owner • Tito’s Vodka – Taylor Berry ’07 – Sr. Brand Director of Marketing