Loyola Magazine: Fall 2023 by Loyola High School

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A Letter From the President DEAR LOYOLA FAMILY, AMDG. Ad Majorem Dei Gloriam. For the Greater Glory of God. What a powerful phrase, one that guides you to do your best, to think outside of yourself. Look around Loyola and there are so many examples of our Jesuit motto in action. As we were planning this issue, we thought about what stories would exemplify AMDG and realized that acting and living for the greater glory of God is everywhere…if you just look. In this issue, our Jesuit Superior Fr. Billy Biegler, SJ shares what it means to him: Is what I am doing a direction towards God? For Robb Gorr, Assistant Principal for Academics, it is about developing intellectually distinguished men of character who enjoy the challenge of pursuing knowledge. Christopher Petrossian ’25 puts AMDG in action when he yearned to give

So with the holidays fast approaching, let’s look for the light He brings into our world, let’s find God in all things and all peoples.

back by teaching children remotely in Armenia, founding

Blessings to you and your families during this

Buddies Across Borders. And don’t miss the story on Michael

Christmas season.

Boehle ’84 who I really do think is one of the greatest coaches in the US. But his stellar contributions aren’t just

Yours in Christ,

on the volleyball court—they are also in the business office. Also, when you read about the colleges and universities Loyola’s class of 2023 were accepted to, you will see that our young men strove for excellence and achieved it. Through these stories and many others, we see that life and what we accomplish with it really is the most precious

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

gift we have, given to us directly and intentionally by God’s unconditional love to be used and enjoyed as the way to give Him the glory which is His due.

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

Photography: Archlenz Photography, Buddies Across Borders, John Dlugolecki Photography, Keats Elliott, Josh Kaplan, Loyola Athletic Department, Vince McNally ’59, Tony Osuna, C.J. Ramirez ’82 and Becky Smith

Loyola Magazine is published by Loyola High School of Los Angeles for alumni, parents and friends. For more information, please contact:

Contributors: Fr. Billy Biegler, SJ; Tracy Edwards; Robb Gorr; Patrick Jacobs ’69; Jim Muyo; Christopher Petrossian ’25; C.J. Ramirez ’82; Matthew Schaeffer; Jacques “Jocko” Soiret ’60; and the Advancement team

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TA BLE OF CON T EN T S 03 A Letter from the President 05 AMDG and Baseball By Fr. Billy Biegler, SJ, Jesuit Superior and Theology Teacher 06 The Profound Impact of Kairos By Matthew Schaeffer, Director of Campus Ministry and Theology Teacher 07 President’s Appreciation Dinner 09 Chip Caldwell ’62 and the Gift of Giving By Jim Muyo 11 That Reunion Season May 2023 - June 2023 13 The College-Bound Class of 2023 By Skyler Wight, Administrative Assistant to Vice President for Advancement 14 Artificial Intelligence and the Pursuit of Knowledge By Robb Gorr, Assistant Principal for Academics 15 Faculty in Focus: Michael Boehle ’84, a Tale of Determination By Patrick Jacobs ’69 16 Blue & White Parent Party

17 Welcome Moira Arjani, Parent Volunteer Engagement Manager; Kara Duncan, Parent Giving Program Manager By Tracy Edwards

18 Buddies Across Borders By Christopher Petrossian ’25 19 HSPT Tutoring: Eighth Graders Excel With Loyola Program By Jim Muyo 20 Look Who Came Back Loyola Water Polo Legends: The Annual Alumni Showcase By C.J. Ramirez ’82 21 The Loyola Connection By Tracy Edwards 23 Cubs for Life By Jacques “Jocko” Soiret ’60 24 Loyola Class Notes 25 Requiescat in Pace 26 Board of Directors

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AMDG and Baseball By Fr. Billy Biegler, SJ, Jesuit Superior and Theology Teacher

OUR CATHOLIC TRADITION has long observed the development of meaning. “I am the bread of life,” for example, means something very different to a young person making their first Communion than to someone who lost a loved one. We read into scripture that which resonates with us. Over time, the Holy Spirit works inside of our hearts as we try to understand who we are and how God works within us. Ignatius of Loyola wrote Ad Majorem Dei Gloriam as the closing line to “The Constitutions of the Society of Jesus,” a book that sets up the structure and governance of the Jesuits. Over time, Ad Majorem Dei Gloriam or AMDG became a tagline of sort for Ignatius and the Jesuits. In short, the term was meant to remind the Jesuits that being a Jesuit, and all of the structure and work that religious life entails, was a gift given by God and is meant to be directed towards God. I’ve been around Jesuit institutions for most of my life. I was baptized at a Jesuit church, went to Jesuit high schools and universities and have been a Jesuit for 15 years. Much like scripture, AMDG has developed over time. At my alma mater, Jesuit Sacramento, we put AMDG at the top of our pages for homework, tests and quizzes. When I was younger, the motto was a source of inspiration to do the best and to live up to my full potential. As I grew older, AMDG was an inspiration for my priestly vocation. It was a simple question: Is what I am doing a direction towards God? Now, as I grow older, I see AMDG as a reminder that God doesn’t require perfection, he only asks that our actions be dedicated towards him. I may not always be the best teacher, the perfect priest or the ideal community member, but as long as I am looking towards God, my actions are aimed to glorify Him. 5

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The other week, Loyola baseball coach Keith Ramsey ’98 and I spoke about his work at Loyola. Keith is in his second year and in his short time here, he has had an incredible impact on Loyola’s baseball program and the Loyola community as a whole. Last spring, Keith walked his team through the tragic loss of Ryan Times ’23. And in addition to that, he has shown himself to be an invaluable asset to his team and many other Loyola students, giving of himself as a coach, mentor and confidant. In our conversation, Keith said, “The longer I coach, the more I realize it’s not about baseball. It’s never been about baseball.” Those words have stuck with me, as I think they are the truest way to describe our Jesuit motto and the way it imbues all of our lives and works. The day-to-day of Coach Ramsey’s job is undoubtedly about baseball. Tirelessly, he leads his team through the training, coaching and directing of a consummate coach. As a player, there is no question that Keith’s career was about success. And in many ways, it still is. As he grew older, something inspired Keith not simply to play, but to coach, to draw others into the sport he loves. And in many ways, it still does. But at its core, as he has grown with God, in grace and maturity, Keith has come to realize that it is not about baseball at all. It is about God, and moving and directing his players to Him. So what does AMDG mean? It means many different things to many different people. With the working spirit, we understand Ignatius’ motto in new ways. Why is it important to us? Because ultimately, it is about God and about who we are and what God works inside of us. Always loved, always drawn to Him, always for His greater glory.

The Profound Impact of Kairos By Matthew Schaeffer, Director of Campus Ministry and Theology Teacher

WHAT IS KAIROS? The word itself is derived

from the ancient Greek meaning “an appointed time” or “a critical moment.” Today, Kairos is a four-day retreat, based on the Spiritual Exercises of St. Ignatius, offered by many Catholic schools throughout the country. At Loyola, approximately 230 seniors (and one group of juniors) attend one of the five yearly retreat dates. For those who choose to make the retreat, it is often a powerful spiritual experience that leaves a lifelong impression. Kairos is, for many schools, a relatively standardized retreat model with a common manual that has been in existence since the 1980s. However, there is something that makes a Loyola Kairos unique. Since the year 2000, I have had the pleasure of experiencing over 60 Kairos retreats at different high schools and at the university level. The large majority of these 60-plus retreats have been over my 12 years as Director of Campus Ministry at Loyola. I have found that what is impactful about Kairos varies from person to person. For some, it is a transcendent spiritual awakening, to another it is an experience of unconditional love, and for others, it is an introspective time for selfreflection. Nevertheless, I am consistently struck by the same thing each time that I make a Loyola Kairos—that a 17-year-old can sit in a small group with a peer who has a wildly different

life experience from his own, and not only find common ground, but that he will see the face of God in that person. Here’s what I mean: In the same group, I have had a student who lives in East LA, who resides in a studio apartment with his mom and two siblings, who takes two buses to get to school, and who works to support his family, together with a student who lives in a double lot on the Strand in Manhattan Beach and drives a Model X to school (paid for by the entrepreneurship of reselling designer merchandise online). In another group I had a first-generation Korean immigrant who lives blocks from campus combined with a thirdgeneration Cub who lives in Agoura Hills. This phenomenon is not anecdotal to one or two Kairos groups, but in fact, happens time and time again. To be sure, Loyola’s diversity is one of its most celebrated strengths, and you can’t help but to see it on a daily basis around the school. However, diversity comes to life in a beautiful way on retreats—it is felt and understood in the heart. A young man can sit next to someone for four years in classes and never know his unique story… until the four days of Kairos. And, since the stories at Loyola vary in a way that most schools can only dream of, the ability to “walk in the shoes” of, and to “wear the heart” of another is a profoundly impactful gift of an already moving retreat. LOYOL A MAG A ZINE FALL 2023

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Chip Caldwell ’62 and

IT SHOULDN’T COME AS A SURPRISE that a man with an eye for architecture and a generous heart has played a key role in adding to the beauty of the Loyola campus while also funding an endowed scholarship. That description perfectly fits Charles “Chip” Caldwell ’62. A member of the Loyola Heritage Society (planned giving donors) and the Magis Society ($1 million or more in cumulative giving), Mr. Caldwell established an endowed scholarship to help students and families with tuition requirements. He has also done his part to beautify the already impressive Loyola campus while offering a reminder of what attending Loyola represents. For the latter, he wanted to make sure that everyone who entered the new Caruso Hall would be reminded of the Jesuit motto, AMDG (Ad Majorem Dei Gloriam, For the Greater Glory of God). To that end, he donated funds for the AMDG archway that greets all visitors entering Caruso on Loyola’s campus. 9

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“My gift to Caruso Hall was the AMDG motto over the entrance, and that is the Jesuit philosophy, regardless of where you go,” says Mr. Caldwell. “It’s always AMDG, and it is to me still today, and the fact that everybody walks into that fabulous new building underneath that archway where many events are going to be held, means a lot to me. Everybody at Loyola will know AMDG by the time they walk out.” Beyond the significance and reinforcement of AMDG, Mr. Caldwell wanted to also assist with the beautification of the Loyola campus. When the diseased palm trees at the campus had to be replaced, he offered to substitute all of them with Cathedral Oaks as part of the 1901 Venice Boulevard Campaign. “I enjoy the outdoors. I enjoy the trees, I love Yosemite and the trees there, so I thought that would be a very nice thing for me to do,” Mr. Caldwell said. “They were doing them one

the Gift of Giving

at a time, and I said, ‘Well, I really think I’d like to donate them all. I just love green and things that can grow, and I thought that was a great gift.’” Mr. Caldwell graduated from the University of Southern California with a degree in finance and real estate, veering from his passion for architecture because “I did not want to sit at a drafting table my entire life.” He then enjoyed a successful career building and developing properties. That decision offered him the opportunity to accumulate a degree of wealth that he is generously sharing, not just by beautifying the Loyola campus, but also in helping students through the endowed scholarship he established. “I look at my scholarship as a way of giving back for the foundation that I was given at Loyola– creative thinking, critically looking at things and helping others,” Mr. Caldwell says. The idea is that

By Jim Muyo

“It’s always AMDG, and it is to me still today, and the fact that everybody walks into that fabulous new building underneath that archway where many events are going to be held, means a lot to me. Everybody at Loyola will know AMDG by the time they walk out.” —Chip Caldwell ’62

it will benefit less advantaged students to discover opportunities beyond their own neighborhood. Education is the key to the future. We need more educated young leaders in the world, reversing the social problems facing us today. Hopefully, some of these students who receive scholarships will go on and obtain higher degrees and be leaders in their generation and give back to Loyola as well.” AMDG, indeed. LOYOL A MAG A ZINE FALL 2023

THAT REUNION SEASON •

CLASS OF 1958 | 65TH REUNION

CLASS OF 1963 | 60TH REUNION

CLASS OF 1978 | 45TH REUNION

CLASS OF 1983 | 40TH REUNION

CLASS OF 1998 | 25TH REUNION

CLASS OF 2003 | 20TH REUNION

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• MAY 2023–JUNE 2023

CLASS OF 1968 | 55TH REUNION

CLASS OF 1973 | 50TH REUNION

CLASS OF 1988 | 35TH REUNION

CLASS OF 1993 | 30TH REUNION

CLASS OF 2008 | 15TH REUNION

CLASS OF 2013 | 10TH REUNION

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The College-Bound Class of 2023 By Skyler Wight, Administrative Assistant to Vice President for Advancement

AFTER SUBMITTING A TOTAL OF 3,806 applications to 313 colleges and universities, Loyola’s

most recent class of 303 graduates will continue to chart their academic journeys at 109 different institutions of higher education across the country. Here is a look at where the newest Loyola alumni will continue to thrive in their academic careers: •

A total of 43 members of the Class of 2023 will represent Loyola across all nine University of California campuses: University of California, Berkeley (8); University of California, Davis (2); University of California, Irvine (2); University of California, Los Angeles (8); University of California, Merced (2); University of California, Riverside (4); University of California, San Diego (8); University of California, Santa Barbara (2); and University of California, Santa Cruz (7).

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Nineteen percent of the Class of 2023 are enrolled at 12 of the nation’s Jesuit colleges. They are now attending: Boston College (10); College of the Holy Cross (1); Fordham University (7); Georgetown University (3); Gonzaga University (2); Loyola Marymount University (14); Loyola University Chicago (8); Loyola University Maryland (1); Marquette University (2); Santa Clara University (6); Seattle University (3); and St. Louis University (2).

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Seven of Loyola’s most recent 2023 alumni are now studying at six Ivy League colleges and universities. They are: Columbia University (1); Dartmouth College (1); Harvard University (1); Princeton University (1); University of Pennsylvania (1); and Yale University (2). In addition, Loyola 2023 graduates are also attending Stanford (2).

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Six members of the Class of 2023 are attending four of the nation’s federal service academies: U.S. Air Force Academy (1); U.S. Merchant Marine Academy (1); U.S. Military Academy (1); and U.S. Naval Academy (3).

The most represented schools by the Class of 2023 are: University of Southern California (15); Loyola Marymount University (14); University of Oregon (13); Boston College (10); Southern Methodist University (10); Santa Monica College (9); Indiana University Bloomington (8); Loyola University Chicago (8); Texas Christian University (8); University of California, Berkeley (8); University of California, Los Angeles (8); and University of California, San Diego (8). As the Class of 2023 begins the next chapter of their journey through higher education, they will proudly represent their alma mater across the country as Men for and With Others. 13

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Artificial Intelligence and the Pursuit of Knowledge By Robb Gorr, Assistant Principal for Academics

THE WORLD OF EDUCATION was significantly altered on November 30, 2022. That was the day when an artificial intelligence (AI) research and deployment company, named OpenAI, released a free version of a large language model (LLM) digital chatbot called ChatGPT. Computer users can now provide ChatGPT with a short prompt and the chatbot will produce smart yet simple short answers/essays with remarkable accuracy and efficiency; and the technology is only getting smarter. Newer versions of ChatGPT (4.0) are 10 times more powerful than the original version (3.0) as the LLM absorbs more data and “learns” how to write with more human-like patterns. By researching its capabilities and piloting ChatGPT lessons in the classroom, Loyola teachers have taken steps to promote the ethical use of ChatGPT in coursework. An AI Working Group was established in the spring of 2023 and tasked with exploring the benefits and drawbacks of ChatGPT and other forms of AI. The group was comprised of several faculty members and administrators who focused their work on three main aspects of AI in education including: exploring how the technology can be implemented into classroom pedagogy; educating students on the opportunities for self-help tutorials using ChatGPT to develop better writing skills; and researching best practices for preserving academic integrity. The findings of the AI Working Group were both promising and disheartening. LMMs like ChatGPT can be used as a tool to enhance lessons in the classroom and assist with writing skills at home. Sadly, however, the technology has also proved to be a tempting lure for students to engage in academic dishonesty. To protect the integrity of academics at Loyola, the Working Group established three new school policies as it relates to coursework completed using a digital medium: •

All drafts and final papers will be typed using Google Docs

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The copy and paste function is prohibited without explicit permission from an instructor

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Any use of AI or ChatGPT needs to be “acknowledged as a contributor”

It is part of Loyola’s mission to develop intellectually distinguished men of character who enjoy the challenge of pursuing knowledge. The Working Group found that AI and ChatGPT are valuable resources that should be utilized in productive ways to meet the mission of intellectual distinction. Loyola teachers regularly

By researching its capabilities and piloting ChatGPT lessons in the classroom, Loyola teachers have taken steps to promote the ethical use of ChatGPT in coursework.

focus on content skills and objectives, but also spend time building their students’ self-esteem and maximizing their potential growth through authentic in-class activities and meaningful assessments. By using these holistic approaches, teachers reduce the urge for students to unethically use AI and ChatGPT while also promoting self-worth which leads to success in the classroom today, and happiness and prosperity in the future.

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Michael Boehle ’84, a Tale of Determination By Patrick Jacobs ’69

IN 1981, LOYOLA FRESHMAN Michael Boehle

’84 scanned the final list of players who made the freshman volleyball team. His name was not on it. He was crushed but didn’t sulk. Like all great competitors, Michael used the rejection as motivation. He became a top professional volleyball player and arguably the best prep volleyball coach in the nation. For the past 25 years, Boehle has been the steward of a Loyola volleyball program of dynastic caliber. Loyola was crowned 2023 National Champions by AVCA*/USA Today, and Michael was acclaimed National Coach of the Year. “That certainly had an impact that drives me to this day,” Boehle said of his noninclusion on the roster of the 1981 freshman volleyball squad. Boehle went on to play varsity basketball and baseball for the Cubs. But he continued to play beach volleyball whenever time permitted. Michael’s passion for volleyball began when he was five. He tagged along with his dad, an accomplished Triple-A player, to beach volleyball tournaments. After deciding not to attend Loyola Marymount University (LMU) to play volleyball, Boehle made the decision to give pro beach volleyball a try. He earned a coveted place on the Association of Volleyball Professionals (AVP) circuit, won the 1990 Laguna Open and at the height of his career was ranked as the 32nd pro player in the world. Boehle competed against all-time legends such as Loyola alumnus Sinjin Smith ’75. Injuries forced him out of the game after a sixyear run, but pure serendipity put him back in it. Michael was hired as Loyola’s Director of Business 15

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Operations in 1997, and in 1999 was asked to take over the volleyball program. Michael’s teams have won three National Championships (2009, 2017, 2023), five CIF State Regional titles, six CIF Division I crowns and 23 league titles. Boehle was named CIF Coach of the Year seven times and was twice honored as State Coach of the Year. His overall record is an astounding 598-54 (88%) and his league record is 264-2 (99%). Ten of his players earned CIF Player of the Year recognition. His protégés have competed for such universities as Stanford, UCLA, USC and Princeton. “A strong culture of dedication, uncompromising standards and accountability are the bedrocks of our program,” Boehle said. Michael learned the importance of building a strong culture from legendary Cub football coach Steve Grady ’63. “I have nothing but respect for Mike. He believes in hard work [and] gets the maximum out of every team he coaches, and does it with class,” Grady said. Michael’s sons (Parker ’12, Hayden ’14 and Davis ’16) all started for him. They went on to star at UCSB. The three boys coached with their father and Davis currently serves as a varsity assistant for his dad. His daughter, Ella, also played volleyball at LMU. Michael describes his wife, Lisa, as his best friend and biggest fan without whose support he would not have achieved such phenomenal success. Describing the greatest rewards as head coach, Michael said, “It is not the wins and championships, but playing a role in the development of outstanding young men.” Spoken like a true National Coach of the Year. *American Volleyball Coaches Association

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P A R T Y

MORE THAN 500 parents and guardians kicked off the new school year with a Loyola tradition— enjoying old friends and making new ones at the fun-filled, Blue & White Parent Party. Organized by chairs Raquel Burgos and Angela Chavez and their dedicated committee, they transformed Hayden Circle into the perfect party venue with bistro lights, lanterns and flowers, all in the evening’s Loyola colors. Drinks, dinner, dancing and TVs with the night’s football games added to this casual evening that has become a Loyola classic.

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WELCOME

Moira Arjani, Parent Volunteer Engagement Manager FROM HER FIRST DAY stepping onto Loyola’s campus as Parent Volunteer Engagement Manager last March, Moira Arjani knew she was in the right place. “I feel a real connection to Loyola,” she says. In her newly created position, Ms. Arjani will work with all parent groups on campus to facilitate the execution of many annual events as well as strengthening relationships with other members of the Loyola community. This year, she will be working very closely with Loyola Mothers’ Guild and Loyola Fathers’ Club presidents, Tracy Smith and John Hatton. Ms. Arjani comes to Loyola with more than 20 years experience as an educator in the Archdiocese of Los Angeles, most recently serving as the Director of Religious Education at St. Bede the Venerable in La Cañada Flintridge. Loyola’s halls have always held a piece of Moira’s heart–her father Kenneth Carreiro ’40 and uncle Edward Cunningham II ’46 were proud Cubs.

Ms. Arjani believes strongly in building community within the parent groups, so that their Loyola experience mirrors their sons’ experience. “By getting involved on campus, parents are getting the spirituality and the social component as well as learning a way of doing things that embody the Jesuit spirit.” She continues, “I’ve had a long career in Catholic religious education and am a big proponent of making sure everyone feels welcome and has a place.” One of her priorities is shining more of a light on the Loyola Fathers’ Club and the Majorem Society (AKA Dads of Grads). “I’m excited to help more dads get involved in their sons’ Loyola experience,” she says. With a full roster of events in her calendar, like the Blue & White Party, Father-Son Poker Night, Mothers’ Guild Spring Luncheon, St. Ignatius Guild and Majorem Society Wine & Cheese evening, etc., Ms. Arjani remains undaunted by the constant activity, in fact, she is invigorated by it. “Our incredible Loyola parents are our most important partners and resource,” explains Alexy Coughlin, Vice President for Advancement. “We are so blessed to have devoted and talented staff like Moira Arjani to nurture success in our parent programs and events. I am very excited about what we can accomplish going forward.”

Kara Duncan, Parent Giving Program Manager LOYOLA’S PARENT GIVING

Program has a fresh boost of energy and focus since Kara Duncan took on the role of Parent Giving Manager this past June. The Southern California native is a graduate of Santa Clara University and holds a master’s degree in Nonprofit Leadership and Management from USC’s Price School. Prior to joining Loyola’s Advancement department, Ms. Duncan held various roles at Catholic Community Foundation of Los Angeles (CCF-LA), including overseeing the Client Services division. The goal of the Parent Giving Program is to close the financial gap between yearly tuition and the actual costs of educating each student. It is only through support from parents that the difference between tuition funds and actual costs is met. According to Ms. Duncan, the primary objective 17

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is to encourage all current parents to participate in the program each year at some level. Another element of her job is coordinating a series of Welcome Breakfasts for parents of freshman and transfer students. Ms. Duncan explains, “The Welcome Breakfasts are a lovely way to greet our new Cub parents. These informal yet intimate gatherings include a warm welcome from Loyola President Fr. Greg and VP for Advancement Alexy Coughlin as well as an overview of the mission of Loyola High School. It sets the tone for their Loyola experience.” The breakfasts take place over several days in the Ruppert Hall Dunn Courtyard and allow parents and guardians an opportunity to interact with other families who live in their same area. “We are delighted to have Kara Duncan on board to manage the Parent Giving Program,” says Ms. Coughlin. “Her comprehensive knowledge of non-profit, Catholic organizations and fundraising, along with her vibrant enthusiasm will further the potential of this very important financial resource for Loyola High School.”

Buddies Across Borders WHILE LOOKING at different service and

volunteer opportunities, I realized I wanted to do something beyond our borders, to help my Armenian community and connect directly with other youth in Armenia. Armenia is a small, landlocked Christian nation whose border villages are impoverished and vulnerable to aggression from Azerbaijan, a neighboring country. The plan was to tutor students in those villages in the English language with the hope of improving their language skills and preparing them for university or life after school. I connected with Teach for Armenia (TFA), a volunteer organization that works directly with the local schools. After submitting my proposal to their team, they agreed to work with me. We met by ZOOM over a few months and worked out the details. A group of six of my former classmates and friends then joined me to help launch our program—Buddies Across Borders. In February 2023, we began tutoring students in the Choratan village in the Tavush region. We chose Choratan because the village is on the border and the region was recently attacked. School is what keeps the students’ minds off war. Each tutor met weekly with two students for an hour via Zoom at 9:00 p.m. our time in LA and 8:00 a.m. in Armenia. The students ranged from 10 to 14 years old. To make the experience fun, I made flashcards and group games. Though it was hard and awkward at first and my Armenian-language skills were tested, we really enjoyed getting to know each other.

By Christopher Petrossian ’25

This past summer, my family and I visited Armenia and the Choratan school, a four-hour mountainous drive from the capital of Yerevan. It’s what we would call “the middle of nowhere.” The building was two stories with a bomb shelter underground, and no bathroom, just an outhouse. We met the 6th and 7th grade students whom my fellow volunteers and I tutored. The students prepared a presentation for our visit. They sang songs, recited poems, demonstrated their technology and showed us videos of their studentled school renovations. After the tour, the principal and the teachers gave us fresh fruit and homemade wine. These kids were no different than I. They lived, laughed, played and studied even with the lack of the modern resources we take for granted. Upon our departure, they gave us homemade gifts and cards expressing their gratitude. We gave them sports balls, art supplies, English workbooks, flashcards and reading books for their library. The teachers explained how happy the students were to be speaking with the American tutors. They looked forward to their weekly meetings and felt that someone out there remembered them and gave them hope. I was truly moved by their thoughtful gestures. We are proud to be expanding our number of tutors this year, so we can reach more students. TFA would like to replicate our project across other schools in the region. It was an incredible and humbling experience that a few students from the U.S. could affect young students abroad.

Visit buddiesacrossborders.com to learn about their programs.

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HSPT Tutoring: Eighth Graders Excel With Loyola Program By Jim Muyo A LOYOLA PROGRAM that has helped

approximately 10,000 eighth-grade students over the past 20 years to prepare for their high school placement tests recently wrapped up its 2023 session. Beyond the sheer numbers of students that have benefitted from the High School Placement Test (HSPT-8) Tutoring Outreach program, what’s impressive is that Loyola sophomores run the program which is offered at no cost to all and serves eighth grade students who currently attend historically underserved Catholic grade schools within the Archdiocese of Los Angeles. “The reason why this program was created was to provide these school communities with the opportunity to access an HSPT preparation course,” says Emil Sol ’18, Program Coordinator at Loyola’s Center for Service and Justice. “Most often, preparation courses do have some sort of cost attached to them and that may deter some families from registering their students for prep classes.” Twenty-five to 30 schools participate in Loyola’s free tutoring program with between 400 to 500 enrolling per year. Held in the fall over six Saturdays on the Loyola campus, the program includes a practice test in the first session followed by two English sessions and two mathematics sessions before a final practice test. Even COVID-19 could not derail the program. When in-person classes were halted during the pandemic, Loyola continued to offer the program virtually. The program came back to an inperson format last year. Regardless of the format delivery, the intent of it was never about boosting enrollment at Loyola. “Our program has no affiliation with the admissions process at Loyola,” says Mr. Sol. “Our main goal is just ensuring that the students 19

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have access to an opportunity to apply to the Catholic high schools of their choice.” Another positive aspect of the program is the role of tenth graders who serve as tutors to work in community with others while also developing their own leadership skills. “We rely heavily on our wonderful student leaders who have the skillset to run these programs,” says Mr. Sol. “Most often our students are guiding the eighth graders through the activities and the questions in the guide book.” The HSPT-8 program is but one of several impactful offerings of the Center for Service and Justice, which oversees all of the service-based programming at Loyola. More programs are under consideration according to Center for Service and Justice Director Gabriela Gordillo Banuelos. “I’m working with the Jesuits West Province to see how we can collaborate with the Jesuits in Montana serving our Native American brothers and sisters,” she said. “I want our students to give back through accompaniment and learn about the needs and struggles of this population.” Ms. Gordillo Banuelos sees the HSPT-8 program as part of Loyola’s responsibility to serve an everexpanding community in need, even when those communities are far from the Loyola campus. “Loyola is a unique place in a unique area,” she says. “I see our office as a source of building connections, relationships and kinship. Loyola’s community involvement and service are an asset to Pico Union, Los Angeles and communities in need outside of our borders.” The work of the Center is yet another example of Loyola living its motto, “Men for and With Others.”

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Loyola Water Polo Legends: The Annual Alumni Showcase

THE SUN GLEAMED BRILLIANTLY upon Conn Pool, reminiscent of many glories past, as over 40 Loyola alumni descended onto the campus for the annual Loyola Alumni Water Polo game. It was more than just a game; it was a celebration, a reunion and a testament to the rich legacy of the Loyola Water Polo program.

This year’s lineup was intriguing. The alumni from 2010 and earlier squared off with the spirited JV team, while those from 2011 onwards took on the might of the current varsity roster. The matchups were brimming with excitement, not just for the athletes but for the spectators who saw the legacies of different eras clash and merge in the water. The poolside was abuzz with enthusiasm. And no wonder, given the esteemed attendees. Loyola’s past rosters have had their fair share of legends— League MVPs, CIF Champions, NCAA victors and even members of the USA Men’s Senior National Team. This year, an Olympian’s presence further illuminated the storied legacy of Loyola water polo. While the matchups were intensely competitive, the ambiance was filled with camaraderie and nostalgia. Old teammates shared stories,

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relived classic moments and rekindled bonds. The sidelines buzzed with tales of past glories, interspersed with laughter and a sense of pride that only such an esteemed program could instill. A true highlight of the day was the intergenerational connections on display. Fathers found themselves facing off against their sons in friendly competition. In some cases, father and son duos teamed up, their shared passion evident in every move. Brotherly rivalries took center stage as siblings played against one another, while others united, showcasing their familial synchronicity. Beyond the games, the event served as a poignant reminder of Loyola’s storied water polo legacy. Each goal, save or strategic move reflected years of training, dedication and the Loyola spirit. It was a day to honor the past while rooting for the future. As the day ended at Conn Pool, the Alumni game was not just about scores or victories. It was a celebration of the Loyola brotherhood, a tradition of excellence and the timeless spirit of the game. To the next generation of athletes: the legacy is yours to uphold and enrich. LOYOL A MAG A ZINE FALL 2023

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Alumni Golf Tournament

LOYOLA IS EVERYWHERE! While we continue to keep Cub spirit roaring at 1901 Venice Boulevard, there are more than 16,000 alumni across the country and around the globe who continue to exemplify Loyola’s legacy. Alumni remain an essential part of our school and our mission, so we encourage all Cubs to stay in touch. You never know when you will make a new Loyola connection; it can happen when least expected… One afternoon this past September, former Loyola Principal and current interim Director of Admissions, Frank Kozakowski, ran into recent graduate Xander Owen ’23 in a Culver City parking garage. Xander was on his way to meet fellow Loyola alum, Gustavo Lamanna ’87 and he invited Mr. Kozakowski to come along. “Not many recent grads would invite their high school principal to join them for dinner,” says Mr. Kozakowski, “but that’s Loyola.” The three men enjoyed a lively evening of catching up and enjoying Argentinian food at the Lamanna family’s restaurant, Grand Casino Bakery and Cafe. Xander had dated Mr. Lamanna’s daughter while in high school and the two have remained 21

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close. “Gustavo has been very helpful to me in a lot of different aspects,” says Xander. “He’s helped me figure out what I want to do in life. Our discussions over the years about things like grad school and current events have helped broaden my horizons.” Career Day

As a lawyer and real estate broker, Mr. Lamanna says he regularly crosses paths with fellow Loyola grads while conducting business in Los Angeles. “There is always a Loyola connection,” he explains, “and in those interactions, you are able to connect all the dots: personal, spiritual, business, social and professional. You realize that you can lean on your fellow Cubs,” he explains, and in turn, “you let them lean on you.”

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Campus Events Mr. Kozakowski encourages all alumni to enjoy the benefits of reaching out to their classmates. “As Cubs navigate their way forward, socially and in business, I think it’s important they lean on the resources that are available. Loyola alumni in Los Angeles and beyond, have incredible connections in every field.” Mr. Kozakowski continues, “After three years of a pandemic, there is a huge desire to reconnect and our alumni network provides an opportunity to engage on a social level with guys and their families that have a shared experience. It’s healthy for us to reach out to one another for support as we move forward and through challenges.” The first step in connecting is by joining our digital alumni database (www.loyolahs.edu/ alumni/). Get alerts on upcoming alumni events including: Class Reunions, Career Day, the Annual Alumni Golf Tournament, Interchange, Alumni affinity groups, Golden Cubs and more. There is even a map and database of Cub-owned restaurants and small businesses. And don’t forget to include Loyola in your LinkedIn profile.

Golden Cubs Luncheon

Reconnecting will not only bring you closer to those in your graduating class but will open opportunities to engage with all generations of alumni. Don’t forget us—we haven’t forgotten you. Join us! LOYOL A MAG A ZINE FALL 2023

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By Jacques “Jocko” Soiret ’60

IN 2012, THREE MEMBERS of the LHS Class

of 1960 (Pat Mullen, Bill O’Connor and Pete Ver Halen) and their families decided to journey to Dublin, Ireland for the Notre Dame vs. Navy football game. Called the Aer Lingus College Football Classic, it was played at Aviva Stadium. Notre Dame won in a blowout and everyone had a good time although Bill O’Connor, a graduate of the Naval Academy, was not overly pleased with the outcome. Shortly after returning to the United States, Pat Mullen was diagnosed with a particularly vicious and aggressive form of cancer. It was so invasive that there was not even a treatment plan available for it other than pain medication. His prognosis was about eight to 12 months to live...there was nothing that could be done. Pat was a star baseball player at LHS and Loyola University. Many members of the class of 1960 entered Loyola University and most of us joined the same fraternity, staying together for another four years. Pat took the news of his medical disaster in full stride just like the man he always was. He decided that his remaining time on this earth would be spent with his oldest friends from “The Hi.” We organized a series of weekly lunches all over town so different friends of his could attend and walk down memory lane with him for a final time. Pat was in tremendous pain and sometimes during these lunches he would have to lie down on the floor for comfort and would say, “… just keep talking and telling stories— I can hear you down here.” I arranged a soft pool lounge pad in my SUV, folded down the rear seats and would sometimes drive Pat to USC Keck Hospital or wherever he wanted to go. Pat loved rehashing all the old stories, the old games, the old after-game fights, the old romances, the old car stories, etc., etc. 23

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Pat hosted a really cool get-together with his friends from ’60 in Cabo San Lucas for a week in 2013. Even though he knew he was on the clock, he never stopped living and trying to enjoy every minute he had left. He was still working on his tan. UNBELIEVABLE!! Towards the end, I was having lunch with Pat at Oakmont and he said, “Jocko, you have to keep these lunches going and keep all our friends together.” I answered, “OK, I will.” Then, Pat kind of grabbed my arm and looked me dead in the eye with about as much serious emotion as he had and said, “Jocko, Promise Me.” I gave him that promise, gladly. Shortly thereafter, Pat died on August 8, 2013. A few months later, we organized a monthly lunch on the first Tuesday of every month at Tony P’s Dockside Grill in Marina Del Rey for the class of 1960. We have been faithfully meeting together for lunch every month since 2013. On August 1, 2023, the class of ’60 had a 10year, mini-reunion at Tony P’s to celebrate Pat’s life and the rest of our dear friends from ’60 that have passed during the last 10 years. Here is the amazing part. This lunch on August 1, 2023 had ’60 Cubs coming from all over the WORLD!— FOR LUNCH!! Jerry Cronin (San Luis Obispo) Al Gad (Australia) Bernie Kruer (Arizona) Bob Ross (Oregon) Dick Rush (Channel Islands)

Pete Smith (Idaho) Ralph Smith (Bay Area) Several guys from Orange County

It is our intention to keep this going until the last man standing. The friendship and bonds forged during those years at Loyola High School will remain with us until the end.....just like they did with Pat.

1940s Gust A. Dames, Jr. ’45 Just a short note from an old guy who graduated in the class of ’45. Go, go Cubs and show your winning spirit. Leo McElroy ’49 Is still active in theater in Sacramento, and is still working as a “standardized patient” at UC Davis vet school.

1950s

Angus D. McEachen ’51 Enjoying Navy retirement. I have six daughters, six son-in-laws, 20 grandchildren and eight great grandchildren. Keeping busy. Pablo P. Prietto ’51 I am the first of eight brothers to attend Loyola High School. One brother is Fr. Mario Prietto, SJ ’62, along with seven cousins! Edward E. Pursley ’51 Waiting for my wife to “beam me up” or to “send me down.” John F. Masero ’56 I have six sons who have graduated from LHS. The seven of us are all totally grateful. David F. Costley ’57 Slowed by a bad hip, but happy to still be around, pretty fit for 84! Richard R. Friese ’57 Moved to Carlsbad to celebrate our 60th wedding anniversary on June 15th. I have 17 grandchildren. Rev. Max Oliva, SJ ’57 I am the Chaplain at Immaculate Retreat Center in Spokane, Washington. James E. Cain ’58 They were classmates and friendly rivals, the epitome of academic excellence. The best of Loyola for all four years. Mike O’Neill and Joe Grady the treasures of the class of 1958. Grady is still with us. Michael left us on Easter of 2023. Thomas J. Comeau ’59 I am living in Indio, CA in a retirement community. As of August 5, 2023, my wife Rosemary passed away. May she rest in peace in heaven.

1960s

Clarence R. Sullivan ’60 I have six kids, one deceased, five are LMU graduates and three are lawyers who started a law firm with 96 lawyers and 10 offices called Michael Sullivan and Associates. One at Santa Clara University, Professor Kieran Sullivan; and one Canadian business owner, Amy Sullivan. Cousins Tom & Michael Buckley, SJ deceased. I have six grandchildren, ages 24 years old through three years old. Morgan Z. Callahan ’62 I teach part-time ESL at El Monte Rosemead Adult School.

James V. O’Connell ’62 I am practicing dermatology in Rancho Mirage, CA for West Dermatology and enjoying the desert life. I am active in the Palms Springs Corvette Club and my wife Karen and I enjoy traveling and deep sea fishing on the Baja. T. Spencer Adams ’66 I have recently relocated to an assisted living facility after several years of poor health. I am doing much better and am expecting to resume work on my second book shortly. Poor health, poor concentration kept me from writing for two to three years. God has worked a miracle on my life and I am looking forward to the future! AMDG L. Mark Hammerschmitt ’68 I celebrated our 50th wedding anniversary with my wife, Paula (SMA ’69) and our two children, their spouses and our four grandchildren on Maui in July. Moved our family investment office to Point Dume to be closer to our home of 16 years above Zuma Beach in Malibu. Grateful for our blessings and to be able to contribute to Caruso Hall, replacing Xavier Center which was brand new when I was a freshman.

1970s

Robert S. Taylor ’70 On September 1, 2022, I retired from medical practice after 43 years. Looking forward to more travel and time with Janie (married for 48 years this December 20, 1975). She has been a terrific gift from God and a true pillar of strength and love these many years. AMDG! Marc C. Walter ’72 Has retired after 40 years of practicing emergency medicine. He now lives at the beach. Earle C. Hartling ’74 After getting my BS and MS in environmental science and engineering at LMU, I spent 41-1/2 years as the Water Recycling Coordinator for the Los Angeles County Sanitation Districts, up to my retirement in January 2023. My last few years there also involved organizing a union, leading contract negotiations and serving as our first union president. I continue to teach an online seminar several times a year on the subject of water recycling. I still reside in our home in Culver City with my wife of nearly 33 years, Shirley. Our son, Vaughn, is a successful computer engineer now living in San Francisco. Looking forward to seeing all my classmates at the golden reunion next year! Christopher M. Villa ’74 I currently am the President of Skagit Valley College located in Mount Vernon, WA.

Greg J. Finn ’75 I recently switched banks, moving to Exchange Bank in Roseville, CA as a Vice President/Trust Officer. I specialize in serving as trustee for Special Needs Trusts. Michael J. Setka ’75 Retired 10 years from Raytheon and thoroughly enjoying retirement. My wife Marilynn and I split our time between Santa Barbara and Indian Wells. Any Cubs in the desert up for some golf? Looking forward to our 50th reunion in 2025! Jim V. Baldridge ’79 Jim & his wife Beverly welcomed their first grandchild in April. Jim spends his retirement with family, friends and his woodworking hobby. Beverly loves being a grandmother. She continues her work with her art as well as teaching it.

1990s

Eric J. Tiettmeyer ’93 Living in Anaheim with my beautiful wife of 18 years, Josanna, and our six children and a seventh due Christmas Day! God is good. Christopher S. Kish ’94 AMDG - Aloha from Maui. Please say prayers for our community. Martin G. Wells ’95 Proud parents wrote in: Martin has a PhD in Classical Archaeology and is Professor of Classics at Austin College in Sherman, TX (Dallas area). Summers currently include work at sites both in Israel and Greece. Martin, Tegan and their four-year-old daughter Circe live in McKinney, TX. Matthew S. Wells ’97 Proud parents wrote in: Matthew has a PhD in Political Science and currently works in the research department of the Federal Reserve Bank of Richmond, VA. He previously was Professor of Political Science for seven years at Wabash College in Indiana. Matthew and his wife Julia and their children Graham (10) and Clara (8) live in Glen Allen, VA.

2000s

Christopher D. Roberts ’04 Proud mom wrote in: Chris is now the rail manager of Metro-North Railroad. MNR services rail traffic that largely terminates at Grand Central terminal, also where Chris and others have their offices. I credit Chris’ sense of responsibility and duty in some part to Loyola and the Jesuits’ constructive influence. Reynolds A. Holmes ’06 Proud parents wrote in: Reynolds lives in San Jose with wife Kendra and

Class Notes daughters Ritchie and Remy. He is Vice President of Product Development for GAF Energy, a multi-billion dollar provider of sustainable technology. Ryan A. Holmes ’08 Proud parents wrote in: Ryan is an actor and influencer in LA with more than one million followers. His latest movie “Back on the Strip” was released in September 2023.

2010s

Anthony N. Aschieris ’12 Graduated in 2023 from USC MBA program; all good! Go Cubs! John C. Kensinger ’13 I’m currently a candidate in a joint degree program at Wake Forest University in North Carolina for a Master’s in Management and Master’s in Physician Assistant Studies. Lorenzo C. Rosas ’15 Proud grandparents wrote in: Our grandson Lorenzo C. Rosas ’15 is now working for supervisor Catherine Stefani, District Two San Francisco, City Hall, as her legislative aide. Ryan M. Wallace ’17 Los Angeles-based filmmaker. Loves practicing Spanish and astronomy. Douglas A. Wickham, Jr. ’17 Proud parents wrote in: Our son Douglas Wickham, Jr. ’17 just completed his first year at Georgetown Law School. He is interning this summer at the U.S. Attorney’s Office in Washington, D.C. “AMDG”

2020s

Cicero G. N. Aschieris ’20 I am a senior at USC studying philosophy, politics and law. Go Cubs! Anderson D. Bleak ’20 I am a senior at SMU (Southern Methodist University) in Dallas, TX and I am excited to graduate and start my career in finance. I miss Loyola H.S. and all the good times I had there. Mikas A. Marinos ’21 I am currently attending the College of the Holy Cross, in my junior year studying Computer Science. Playing rugby for college. Caden P. Ambrose ’22 Proud grandparents wrote in: Our grandson Caden Ambrose ’22 is a sophomore at Indiana University. Aaron L. Ambrose ’23 Proud grandparents wrote in: Our grandson Aaron Ambrose ’23 is a freshman at Purdue University.

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R equi es c at in Pa c e — R est in Pea c e* E. Mario Antonini Father of Edward ’87; grandfather of Matthew Richmond ’16 James A. Antonioli Father of Joseph ’72, Kenneth ’77† and Frank ’79 Mary Arredondo Mother of Thomas ’72, Michael ’73 and Steven ’79 Anthony P. Artukovich ’50 Father-in-law of Paul Dazé ’80; brotherin-law of Leo Majich ’43†; grandfather of Nicholas Dazé ’02, Christopher Dazé ’07, Michael Viole ’08, Joseph Viole ’13, Andrew Dazé ’14 and Luke Viole ’14; uncle of Thomas Majich ’75 and Paul Majich ’77; great uncle of Thomas Majich ’00 and Steven Majich ’03 Michael Atherton ’50 Donald M. Atwater Father of Ross ’96† John C. Bell ’56 Father of Gregory ’89 Matthew E. Brady ’41 Mary E. Brow Mother of Mark ’84 Roman C. Brysha ’64 Brother of Andre ’64 James Cahill Father-in-law of Mary Cahill, former Loyola staff member; grandfather of Max ’23 Egidio “Gene” Carbone, Jr. Father of Paul ’92 Robert J. Cence ’48 Jean Coleman Mother of Randolph ’87 Renate Collison Grandmother of Matthew Grinsfelder ’18

Joan Eichler Mother of Thomas ’80, Anthony ’84 and Christopher ’86; grandmother of Christopher Hasbrouck ’04, William Eichler ’15, Matthew Eichler ’16, James Eichler ’19 and Henri Eichler ’21 Kathleen L. Fitzpatrick Wife of Patrick ’46†; mother of Patrick ’74 and Peter ’77; grandmother of George Van Pelt ’02; sister-in-law of Peter ’44†; sister of Bill Dazé ’37† and David Dazé ’41†; aunt of Jim Dazé ’66, Tim Dazé ’67†, Tom Dazé ’69, Dennis Dazé ’70, Rock Dazé ’72, Jim Buckingham ’76, Bill Buckingham ’79†, Paul Dazé ’80, Charlie Buckingham ’83, Henry Buckingham ’85 and John Fitzpatrick ’85; great aunt of Joseph Baratta ’96, Jeffry Niedermeyer ’04; Nicholas ’02, Christopher ’07 and Andrew ’14 Dazé; David Tassone ’12 and Will Floyd ’14 Peter “Drew” A. Flaherty ’98 Ramona E. Frazier Wife of Richard ’58 Dolores J. Fritzsche Wife of Bill ’48†; mother of Bill ’73, Jim ’74 and Vincent ’87; grandmother of George Molloy ’18; sister-in-law of Hank ’49† Henry A. Fritzsche ’49 Brother of Bill ’48†; uncle of Bill ’73, Jim ’74 and Vincent Fritzsche ’87; great uncle of George Molloy ’18 Kenneth J. Grobecker Father of Evan ’97 Philip M. Hawley Father of Willard ’68, Philip ’70, John ’73, current Loyola board member Victor ’77, Edward ’81 and George ’86; brother-in-law of John Follen ’42† and Victor Follen ’43†; grandfather of Edward ’04, Ryan ’07, John ’09, John ’10, Victor ’12, Henry ’16 and Nolan ’18 Hawley

Rosemary Comeau Wife of Thomas ’59; sister-in-law of Bill ’62; aunt of James ’01

William Hermanson Father of Eric ’92

Robert S. Comer ’52 Father of Robert ’73 and James ’86; brother-in-law of George Folsey ’56; uncle of Ryan Folsey ’88

Robert J. Hohne Father of Richard ’90

Christina Conkey Wife of George ’63 Kenneth F. Conry ’52 Richard H. Dix ’88 Barbara H. Dohrmann Mother of Robert ’82; grandmother of Robert ’21 Thomas G. Donovan ’61 Brother of Bill ’58

John W. Hile ’54

Keith A. Jagger ’81 John H. Karns ’56 Father of Michael ’96 and William ’98

Lawrence “Larry” O. Mackel ’52 Stepfather of Matthew Doherty ’92; brother of John ’48†, William ’51† and Tom ’55; brother-in-law of Michael ’61, Patrick ’64, Tom ’65 and Louis ’71 Johnston; uncle of John ’77, Andrew ’79 and Rob ’81 Mackel; great uncle of Andrew ’14, Brendan ’18, Derek ’19 and Matthew ’19 Mackel; cousin of Stephen Rasch ’68† and Robert Rasch ’71 Hugh J. Maguire ’51 Father of Hugh ’78 and Patrick ’82; brother of Alfred ’46†; grandfather of Grady Miller ’16; cousin of Joseph Boyle ’55 and Fr. Greg Boyle, SJ ’72, former Loyola faculty members Richard H. Maurer ’62 Andrew Medina Father of Dan ’75; grandfather of Andrew ’11 Kathryn Ann “Kay” Meihaus Mother of John ’65, David ’67, Paul ’73 and Mark ’79; aunt of James Hollingsworth ’65, Bill Hollingsworth ’66, Robert Hollingsworth ’68† and Michael Hollingsworth ’73; great aunt of Brady Hollingsworth ’90 Margaret “Cassie” Miller Sister of Owens ’68 and O’Malley ’69; half-sister of J. Mike Miller ’58†; aunt of Brendan ’98, Kevin ’00, Brian ’02 and Grady ’06 Miller Francis “Frenchy” S. Montgomery II ’50 Son of George ’26†; father of George ’74 and Peter ’79 Edward J. Mora ’56 Father of Matthew ’98; brother of William ’74 Robert J. Morrow ’84 Brother of Frank ’86 Peter W. Mullin Father of Brian ’89 and Timothy ’02 Michael F. Noone, Jr. ’51 Brendan J. O’Brien ’80 Michael G. O’Neill ’58 Nicholas Palmer ’58 Tannie E. Paquette Mother of Michael ’91 Edwin F. Parsons, Jr. ’54

Ron J. Kronauge ’60 Brother-in-law of Daniel Crowley ’69 and James Crowley ’76; uncle of Timothy Crowley ’01 and Matthew Crowley ’03

Nestor S. Pereira ’73 Brother of Patrick ’69

Ronald S. Lew ’59

John Pusey ’57

Vicente Lossada Father of Vicente ’77, Juan ’78 and Carlos ’81; grandfather of Vicente ’12

Wayne Ratkovich Father of Milan ’87; grandfather of Mason ’19, Tyler ’20 and Jake ’23

Richard A. Perez Son of Joseph ’36†

Loyola Mourns the Passing of Philip M. Hawley Philip M. Hawley passed away peacefully at his home in Los Angeles on May 25, 2023. He was 97 years old. A long-time friend of Loyola, Mr. Hawley served the school as a trustee and on the following committees and boards: the Board of Regents, the Investment Committee, the Capital Campaign Cabinet and the Cahalan Development Council. He also established the endowed Hawley Family Scholarship. For his meritorious service, Mr. Hawley was awarded the President’s Award and the Medallion of St. Ignatius of Loyola. Mr. Hawley’s six sons, Willard, ’68, Philip ’70, John ’73, Victor ’77, Edward ’81 and George ’86 all attended Loyola along with many other family members (For a complete list of the Hawley family that has gone through Loyola, please see his tribute above in the Requiescat in Pace section.). Known for his warmth and generosity of spirit, Mr. Hawley was a dedicated family man who treasured his children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren. He was also a successful business man who led Broadway Department Stores and oversaw the national expansion of Neiman Marcus. Loyola is very grateful to Mr. Hawley for his years of service to our high school and for the Hawley legacy he established with his extended family.

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Amado Machorro Rodríguez Father of Loyola Spanish teacher Amado Machorro; grandfather of Amado Machorro-Burn IV ’26

Loyola High School of Los Angeles Board of Directors 2023–2024 Robert Foster, Chairman Kevin Bender ’91, Secretary Jim Scilacci, Treasurer

Stephen S. Rodriguez ’71 Gerard “Gerry” L. Roybal ’74 Scott E. Sabbagh ’84 Uncle and godfather of Michael Branigan, Jr. ’19 James B. Sanborn ’68 Richard J. Scandaliato ’18 Brother of Michael ’20 Robert A. Scott ’54 Joan C. Shewfelt Wife of Donald ’48†; mother of Eric ’74, John ’77, Kurt ’79 and Craig ’84; grandmother of Matthew ’06, Brian ’07 and Cullan ’09

Mrs. Mollie Baumer Fr. Billy Biegler, SJ Mr. Andy Camacho ’58 Fr. Jack Dennis, SJ Mrs. Kathleen Duncan Ms. Cara Esposito Mr. Tim Flynn ’90 Fr. Ted Gabrielli, SJ Fr. Gregory M. Goethals, SJ ’73 Mr. Victor Hawley ’77 Ms. Ellen K. Laughlin

Mr. Rene LaVigne ’79 Ms. Michelle Maravich Mr. Michael McCracken ’86 Mr. Michael O’Brien ’83 Mr. Chris O’Donnell Dr. Brandi Odom Lucas Mr. Drew Planting ’77 Fr. Mario Prietto, SJ ’62 Mr. Jaime Rojas ’91 Ms. Reon Roski Ms. Maria Salinas

Mr. William A. Smith II Mrs. Mari Snyder Johnson Dr. Timothy Law Snyder Mr. Ritchie Tuazon ’96 Dr. Bevanne BeanMayberry Upperman Mr. Thomas Von Der Ahe, Jr. Hon. Anthony Williams ’69

Mr. Christopher Ramirez ’82, President, Alumni Association

Consultants to the Board Mr. Jamal Adams ’90, Principal Mrs. Alexy Coughlin, Vice President for Advancement Dr. Ann Holmquist, Vice President for Mission Mr. Steven Tolbert, Vice President of Finance and Administration

Norman Slaught Grandfather of Brian ’05 and Alexander ’12

Liaison for the Board of Directors

Terry Stanton Mother of Robert ’82

Mrs. Melinda Wiggins, Executive Assistant to the President Mr. John Ariail, Board Assistant

Robert C. Sumner ’48

Directors Emeritus

Joseph P. Tami ’51 Father of Joseph ’75; brother of Thomas ’60; nephew of Rev. Morgan Curran, SJ ’32† and Patrick Curran ’43

Mrs. Cheryl Baker Mr. Tom Barrack, Jr. ’65 Fr. Gregory Boyle, SJ ’72 Mr. Rick Caruso Mr. Kevin Clifford Mr. Barry Connell Mr. Michael Enright ’54 Mr. Jim Hannon ’80

Kellie Trainor Wife of John ’82; mother of Matthew ’27 Sterling M. Trenberth ’56 Achille “Jean” Verbeck, Jr. ’55

Mr. Pat Graham Mr. Enrique Hernandez, Jr. ’73 Mr. William McMorrow ’65 Mr. O’Malley Miller ’69 Mr. Edward P. Roski, Jr. ’57 Mr. Robert A. Smith III ’59 Mr. William Wardlaw

President’s Cabinet

John L. Wiechman ’62

Fr. Gregory M. Goethals, SJ ’73

Robert K. Wrede Father of Christian ’88 and Kendrick ’27

Mr. Jamal Adams ’90, Principal

ERRATUM We apologize that as

Dr. Ann Holmquist, Vice President for Mission

we paid tribute to the passing of Mr. Joseph Lenihan ’81 and recognized his family, we inadvertently did not include several other family members.

Mrs. Kerry Katz, Vice President of Human Resources

Mrs. Alexy Coughlin, Vice President for Advancement

Mr. Michael McDermott, Senior Director of Facilities Management Mr. Terence Stephenson, Vice President of Information Technology Mr. Steven Tolbert, Vice President of Finance and Administration

Jesuit Superior Fr. Billy Biegler, SJ

Administrators and Directors

Joseph E. Lenihan ’81

*Due to press-time deadlines, we regret that we could not include all the members of our Loyola community who have recently passed away. They will be part of the Spring 2024 issue.

Mr. Russell Silvers ’98

Ex-Officio Member

Derek J. Slattery ’98 Son of Dennis ’70; brother of Tyler ’01; grandson of Edward ’43†; nephew of Kevin ’72; cousin of William ’83 and Mark ’02; great nephew of William ’59

Son of James “Dink” ’55; uncle of Will Maners ’12; nephew of Joe ’53†, former Loyola faculty member Bill ’54 and John ’57†; cousin of Steve Lenihan ’83†, Joe Mirkovich ’85, Dan Lenihan ’86, Charlie Mirkovich ’86, John Lenihan ’88, Frank Rorie ’95 and Paul Rorie ’99.

Fr. Robert Scholla, SJ ’70

Mr. Daniel Annarelli Director of Faculty; Director of Global Education Mr. Michael W. Boehle ’84 Director of Auxiliary Services; Financial Aid

Mr. Robb Gorr Assistant Principal for Academics Mrs. April Hannah Director of Academic Information Resources

Dr. Daniel J. O’Connell ’95 Assistant Principal for Faculty Development Mr. Christopher J. O’Donnell ’88 Athletic Director

Mr. Douglas Brown Director of Diversity, Equity & Inclusion

Dr. Paul D. Jordan ’88 Mr. Matthew Schaeffer Assistant Principal for Student Life; Director of Campus Ministry Director of Counseling

Mrs. Judy Dell’Amico Director of Summer Session

Mrs. Teri Kawamata Director of Faculty

Mr. Heath B. Utley Dean of Men

Ms. Gabriela Gordillo Banuelos Director, Center for Service and Justice

Mr. Frank Kozakowski Interim Director of Admissions

Mr. Chris T. Walter ’93 Director of Student Activities

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Loyola Mothers’ Guild Spring Luncheon

MAY 04

Class of 1974: 50th Reunion Mass and Dinner

Class of 1979: 45th Reunion Dinner Class of 1984: 40th Reunion Dinner Class of 1989: 35th Reunion Dinner Class of 1999: 25th Reunion Dinner

Baccalaureate Liturgy

JUNE 01

155th Commencement Ceremony

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ONSUM

Class of 1994: 30th Reunion Dinner Class of 2004: 20th Reunion Dinner Class of 2009: 15th Reunion Dinner Class of 2014: 10th Reunion Lunch

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Parents of Alumni Please forward this publication if your son no longer maintains a permanent address at your home. If you would please notify Advancement’s Data Analyst Prospect Manager Daniel A. Perez ’13 of his new mailing address. He can be reached at 213.381.5121, ext. 1311 or at dperez@loyolahs.edu.

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Career Day