For The Moreau Catholic High School Community
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Moreau on the Go Moreau Catholic High School is proud to announce the arrival of its new mobile app, ready for download via the iTunes and Android marketplaces. Stay connected with the entire MCHS community —even on the go! With the Moreau app installed on your phone, you will have convenient access to: • Campus News • Events Calendar • Checklists to help keep track of your Moreau needs • Moreau multimedia including video and photos • Athletic updates • Course listings and much more!
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To download, simply navigate to the app marketplace on your phone and enter “Moreau” into the search box. Click “install.” President Mr. Terry Lee
About the cover: The Vector cover features a QR code. A QR code reader can be downloaded for free from Google or Apple iTunes. Use your smartphone to snap a picture of the QR code. It will decode automatically and you will be brought to a Moreau Catholic webpage that will identify the Alumni on the cover. Each shares a personal message on how and why they contribute to Moreau Catholic.
Principal Mrs. Lauren (Clark) Lek ‘97
Editor Belinda M. Sandoval Director of Admissions and Communications
Design and Production Christine Kosmicki Communications Coordinator
Contributors
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Celebrating 10 Years of Dance
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Spotlight on Moreau Catholic’s Theatre Arts Director
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Music and Technology: An Innovative Way to Engage Students in Music
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Visual Arts Awards
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Arts Calendar
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Sustaining the Legacy—Ensuring the Future TBD
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A Letter From Kevin Sweeney ’72: Help Ensure the Future
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Alumni Speak: “Why I Give”
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Ways to Give
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A Message From the Coordinator of Alumni Relations
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Funding Hopes and Dreams
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43rd Annual Crab Feed Success!
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Voyage to Fifty
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2012 Class Reunions
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Mariner Waves
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In Memoriam
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Spotlight: Andrew David King ’10
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In The News: Alex Quijano ’91—From Moreau to Modern Family
Angela Demmel Arlene Hood Joe Hudelson Tom Hyland Terry Lee Dani Lorta ’89 Ted Newton Belinda M. Sandoval
Board of Trustees Mr. Eugene Ashley, Chair Mr. Dennis Mastrantonio ’71, Vice-Chair Mr. Jesús Armas Ms. Cynthia Bath Hon. Paul Delucchi ’87 Mrs. Barbara Hemenez Mrs. Maritza Ilario Mr. Rick L’ Heureux Mr. Terry Lee Mrs. Lauren (Clark) Lek ’97 Sr. Christopher Miller, O.P. Fr. Paul Minnihan ’84 Ms. Phyllis Moroney Br. William Nick, CSC Mrs. Lois Quilalang Mrs. Charlene Raimondi Mr. Manny Sawit Mr. Kevin Sweeney ’72
Published by: Moreau Catholic High School Corrections: In the 2012 Winter Issue, Alumni Matt Warren, featured in Mariner Waves, graduated in ‘03, not ‘93. We regret this error.
27170 Mission Boulevard Hayward, CA 94544 Phone: 510.881.4300 Fax: 510.582.8405 www.moreaucatholic.org
Letter from the President Greetings from Moreau Catholic High School! Spring has arrived in Hayward. The seniors are planning for their final events of high school—the Senior Breakfast, Senior Ball, and Grad Night. The juniors are excited about their first prom, a bit nervous about SAT and ACT exams, but definitely ready to be seniors in a few months. The sophomores and frosh, along with the faculty and staff, are plugging along, in for the longer haul! Overall, everything is going well, spring sports are in full swing, and the musicians, singers, dancers and actors are all rehearsing for spring performances. I hope these notes bring back fond memories for alumni. In this issue there is a special alumni section in the center, celebrating our wonderful graduates, sharing stories, and asking for your support. We would not be able to do all we can for our students without the generous support of our alumni. This year, our alumni appeal is entitled Sustaining the Legacy – Ensuring the Future. We realize that some of our alumni have lost touch with us at Moreau, and have moved on to other important things in their lives. But we want to take this opportunity to invite all alumni to reinvest in that same gift your parents gave to you—a Moreau education. That same Catholic education you received continues, enhanced and developed over time to include 21st century learning skills, technology, STEM courses, and an outstanding visual and performing arts education with deep roots back to the very first years of our school’s founding. Our athletic teams continue to meet with success, and the future looks bright for more Mariner victories in all the sports in which we compete. So, on behalf of your former teachers, staff members, and our dedicated Board of Trustees, I invite your participation in this year’s Alumni Appeal. Many Mariners have already participated, having attended our 3rd annual Funding Hopes and Dreams luncheon on March 16. Rick Maya ’90, Superintendent and Director of Catholic Schools for the Diocese of Sacramento was our keynote speaker, and gave one of the finest talks about his life, career path, family, and how Moreau prepared him for the joys and challenges that followed high school. Jennifer Rillamas ’11 came back during the spring break of her first year at the University of Portland, our sister Holy Cross school, to share how well prepared she was for college, and how she is implementing all she learned into her successful first year of higher education. Both speakers made the event sparkle—and motivated the assembled guests to contribute over $80,000 to tuition assistance. I am filled with gratitude for all the support our students received, and thank everyone for their gifts and warm words of encouragement. Thank you for all you do for Moreau Catholic. May God bless you, your families, and your friends. Peace,
Terry Lee President
Photo: Darrell Nielsen ’12
Celebr ating 10 Years of
Alumnae Elizabeth Morales ’03 (left) and Jessica de Leon ’05 in Desserted.
Angela Demmel, Director of Moreau Catholic’s dance program and Chair of the Visual and Performing Arts Department,
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Dance Focus in a retro hip-hop piece, No School Like the Old School.
Alumnae Claire Calalo ’03 (right) and Elizabeth Morales ’03 performed together in the delightful piece, Desserted.
“Dance at Moreau taught me that it is necessary to push ourselves beyond what is comfortable in order to grow. By doing so, we can achieve so much more than we thought possible. That lesson served me well through college and it has been even more valuable in law school.” —Jessica de Leon ’05 “The dance program at Moreau taught me to never accept less than my absolute best. It taught me to challenge myself in every way, from discovering the physical capabilities of my body to developing the analytical and creative skills of my mind, to mining the emotional potential of my soul. There are no greater words I can think of to say than these: This place is where I learned to truly, freely, and fully, dance.” —Claire Calalo ’03 Freelance dancer and choreographer
“The movement, the bonds, the laughter and growth shared in the studio is so sacred and personal. I take that source of inspiration everywhere I go—always discovering and asking questions.”
Pictured: Morgan Lander ’12 in RELEASE.
Alumna Chelsea Camara ’10 and Morgan Lander ’12 socialized at the festive, post-performance reception. Morgan will pursue a double major in dance and kinesiolgy at the University of Oregon.
Photo: Darrell Nielsen ’12
—Frances Reyes-Bolinger ’05 Freelance Production Manager in film
Angela Demmel welcomed back the following Alumnae for the 10th Anniversary Gala: Claire Calalo ’03, Chelsea Camara ’10, Jessica de Leon ’05, Lauren Mendoza ’07, Elizabeth Morales ’03, Savannah Perez ’06 and Frances Reyes-Bolinger ’05.
The Wiz Directed by Arlene Hood
on Moreau Catholic’s Theatre Arts Director
Arlene Hood
has been teaching theatre arts at Moreau Catholic High School for the last 26 years. Her love for theatre began when she was 14 years old and was performing in a children’s theatre program in Hayward. Her passion for theatre continued through her high school and college experiences and she graduated from CSU, East Bay with a Bachelor of Arts Degree in Drama. Today, her commitment to theatre education remains strong as she finishes her term as President of the California Educational Theatre Association (CETA). CETA is a statewide organization for theatre educators. The organization’s mission is to promote and advocate for a comprehensive K-college theatre education throughout the state of California. One of Arlene’s goals is to develop more opportunities for both community outreach and educational outreach to younger students. “During the transition from junior high to high school, my involvement in drama literally saved me. Not only did I find a peer group where I felt welcomed, but I also began recognizing the power of theatre to transform both the artist and the audience. That touched my soul in a way that nothing else had,” said Arlene. The theatre program is committed to forming and transforming students with each class period, rehearsal or stage production. The theatre program teaches students life-long skills that can be applied to any career choice a student makes. “Theatre Arts requires students to look inward and to examine themselves and their place in the world. It asks students to have a good knowledge of other subjects such as English, Math, Science, Politics, and History. A comprehensive theatre arts program is not solely about creating good actors or technicians. It is about helping students develop their humanity and their spiritual values that will help define their life journey.”
Friday, April 27 and Saturday, April 28, 8 p.m. Sunday Matinee, April 29, 2 p.m. Teves Theatre General Admission $10 Seniors and Non-MCHS students $8 MCHS Students and Alumni $5 JACK, Arlene Hood’s dog, took center stage along with Kaitlyn O’Connell ’13 in Shakespeare’s Much Ado About Nothing. 6
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Tickets available at the door OR reserve tickets online at: moreaucatholic.org/thewiz Tickets will be available at the Will Call table 30 minutes before curtain time on the day of the performance.
Photo: Michael Nielsen
The Jazz Ensemble placed 2nd in Class C at the Folsom Jazz Festival. Outstanding Soloist awards were given to Theodore Tan ’13, Benjamin Jackson ’12, Christopher Jackson ’12 and Ian Santillano ’14. They also placed first at the Chabot Jazz Festival for the fourth consecutive year.
Music and Technology: An innovative way to engage students in Music
Photo: Darrell Nielsen ’12
The Moreau Catholic High School Band and Orchestra is revolutionizing how students study music by integrating musical software into the classroom experience. Smart Music is an interactive, electronic music program used for practice and assessment through the student’s laptop. This music program gives students access to online technical exercises and sheet music for virtually all of the music they are studying in the classroom. Smart Music’s extensive library incudes over 2,000 Band and Orchestra compositions, thousands of technical exercises, rhythm charts, sight-reading, hundreds of solos and improvisation for all instruments. Students can practice by themselves but have the option of having a full instrumental accompaniment for all of the sheet music. Smart Music also gives students the opportunity to work on their assignments, record several takes, and send their best one directly to their teacher’s grade book. Mr. Ted Newton, Director of the Band and Orchestra, is continuing to find innovative ways of teaching music. Next year, he will be incorporating the use of Finale, a music composition program through which students can compose and import original sheet music into Smart Music.
Ben Jackson ’12, pianist, garnered an Outstanding Soloist award at the Folsom Jazz Festival. Pictured here with Jana Lee ’12.
Photo: Darrell Nielsen ’12
TEd Newton, integrates musical software into the classroom experience.
SCott Barton, in his second year as Choir
Director, has cultivated award winning ensembles and soloists and has filled the Teves Theatre with appreciative audiences. Awards include: California Music Educators Association Festival 2011 Honors Choir-Unanimous Superior Rating Chamber Singers-Superior Rating Concert Choir-Excellent Rating Ninth Grade Choir-Excellent Rating American Choral Directors Association Coastal Region Honor Choir 2011 Miguel Angeles ’12-Tenor Brandon English ’12-Tenor Marco Del Rio ’13-Tenor Carina Mendoza ’13-Soprano Thuy Vy Mai ’12-Soprano ACDA California All-State Honor Choir 2012 Thuy Vy Mai ’12- Soprano ACDA Western Division Women’s Honor Choir 2012 Meha Bakshi ’14- Alto Krista Schaarschmidt ’14-Alto
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arts awards Catherine Farinas ’13, Jonathan King ’12 and Marlene Imana-IyemurA ’12 were recognized by the California Region of The Scholastic Art and Writing Awards. This is a remarkable achievement and milestone for these young Moreau Catholic artists. Panels of California artists, art educators, and art professionals selected their work from among the many outstanding works submitted by young artists across the state. View more of their work by visiting their portfolio websites. Marlene’s: www.wix.com/mimanaiyemura/studioart Catherine’s: www.welcometoheck.com# Jonathan’s: www.wix.com/jonathanking/home#
Jonathan King ’12, Landscape, Cyanotype Originally a photograph—printed onto paper through a process called cyanographic printing.
Marlene Imana-Iyemura ’12, Don’t Forget Digital illustration, Photoshop
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Catherine Farinas ’13, Emotion Digital illustration, Photoshop with a drawing tablet.
The Wiz, Spring Musical, Teves Theatre Friday, April 27 and Saturday, April 28, 8 p.m. Sunday Matinee, April 29, 2 p.m. Band and Orchestra Concert, Teves Theatre Tuesday, May 1, 7 p.m. Spring Dance Concert, Teves Theatre Friday, May 4 and Saturday, May 5, 7 p.m. Guest Artist Jazz Concert and Potluck Dinner Monday, May 7, 7 p.m. Ivaldi Student Center and Teves Theatre For more information email: tnewton@moreaucatholic.org Spring Choir Concert, Teves Theatre Thursday, May 10, 7 p.m. Saying Goodbye: Artwork by the Class of 2012, April 27-May 18 Opening, Friday, April 27, 5-7 p.m. Brother Stephen Walsh, C.S.C. Memorial Student Art Gallery
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Jessica de Leon ’05 is admiring her very own Seat in the Spotlight nameplate in the Teves Theatre. Seat sponsorships are an excellent gift for your graduating senior or for the artist in your life. Contact the Office of Institutional Advancement: 510.881.4322.
Sustaining the Legacy— Ensuring the Future 1965 Br. Patrick Wagner, C.S.C. Joseph Guenley, First Moreau Catholic Student to Register
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Help Ensure the Future Dear Alumni, When asked if I would write a letter to my fellow Mariners for the Annual Alumni Appeal, I had my doubts. What kind of unifying message could I have for such a diverse group spanning decades and possibly be even farther apart in terms of world views, music, technology, etc? Then it occurred to me—we are all Mariners who share a rich legacy centered on common beliefs in the Holy Cross values and in education. We share an interest in preserving our legacy and promoting the future of Moreau Catholic High School. I have the privilege of having been a student, a graduate, a volunteer, and now a member of the Board of Trustees at Moreau Catholic. The changes I have seen since I enrolled in 1968 are breathtaking. Yet, in many ways the school conveys the same academic challenge and camaraderie since its founding. The Annual Alumni Appeal is an invitation to all Mariners to contribute to our alma mater’s continued success and growth. Your donations help address important priorities that have elevated Moreau Catholic to a top-tier educational institution excelling in academics, technology, social awareness, the arts, and athletics. Few schools throughout the region can boast of the same level of achievement attained by Moreau Catholic. Kevin M. Sweeney ’72 Board of Trustees
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In 2011, 100% of the graduating class continued their education at colleges and universities throughout the country and garnered more than $1.5 million in merit-based scholarships and grants.
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Recently, Google visited the campus to make a demonstration video about our faculty and students’ use of its Search platform that will be shared with other schools throughout the nation. Moreau Catholic is also an Apple Distinguished School for the second year in a row.
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Older alumni marvel at the curriculum of today’s Mariners, especially in classes steeped in the language and equipment of high technology. Many of the students excel in classes such as Introduction to Computer Science with Java, Advanced Placement Computer Science, Digital Graphics & Multimedia Publishing, Video Production, Anatomy & Physiology, and Kinesiology. The Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM) program prepares students for rigorous college and university courses.
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The Visual and Performing Arts Department offers an outstanding array of courses in Chorus, Dance, Music, Theater, and the Visual Arts as well as opportunities to perform in vocal and instrumental ensembles and in musical and dance productions. The Dance Program recently celebrated its 10-year anniversary with a gala performance of both students and alumni. It is the first and only Honors Dance Class in the state of California, meeting the standards of the University of California.
The Annual Alumni Appeal is an invitation to all Mariners to contribute to our alma mater’s continued success and growth.
I highly recommend you visit the website to learn more about the many activities, programs, and achievements of Moreau Catholic. You will be astounded!
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Alumni support enables Moreau Catholic to address important capital improvements and building projects. Most recently, alumni contributions were evident in the renovation of the Teves Theatre through donations and sponsorships of individual auditorium seats. In the Transforming Tomorrow Campaign in 2007, alumni contributions helped change the face of Moreau Catholic and propelled our science and technology programs to the next level with new labs, equipment, and a state-of-the-art video production studio. In partnership with the alumni, Moreau Catholic is able to maintain its tradition of offering the best educational experience available in the region and to prepare young men and women for the challenges of college and of life. Join me in sustaining our legacy and ensuring Moreau Catholic’s future with a contribution to the Annual Alumni Appeal. Sincerely,
Moreau Catholic has made a significant commitment to offering tuition assistance to families in need striving to provide their children with a college preparatory
Kevin M. Sweeney ’72 Board of Trustees P.S. School records show that only 15% of alumni have taken the first step in Sustaining the Legacy – Ensuring the Future with a contribution to Moreau Catholic. Your donation this year will demonstrate your support for quality education for generations of Mariners.
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Your investment through the Annual Alumni Appeal helps make all the above and more happen. In addition, your donations address key school priorities. For instance, Moreau Catholic has made a significant commitment to offering tuition assistance to families in need who strive to provide their children a college preparatory education in a Catholic environment. Nearly 30% of the students receive some level of tuition assistance and that number is expected to increase in coming years.
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Alumni Speak: “Why I give”
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It is impossible to sum up how I feel about Moreau Catholic in a few sentences and why I have continued to support the school for more than 40 years, but I will try. First off I have to thank my parents for sending me to Moreau. Being a 13-year old kid, I had no clue what a lifelong gift I was being given. The teachers there become a permanent part of your life, whether you see them after graduation or not. They shape your character as well as your mind. I now recognize this as the Holy Cross vision of educating hearts and minds. The school has always had great people working there that care and make a big difference in students’ lives. Whenever I encounter a Moreau Catholic student, I see right away what makes that teenager special. They are always respectful, show they care about others, and, I believe, demonstrate a fuller sense of character than what I see in other young people. I just wish every young person could attend Moreau Catholic. I support Moreau Catholic because I have so greatly benefitted in my life from the education, people, and character building I received there. My donations ensure that students who would not otherwise have the opportunity to go to Moreau Catholic can do so. I know my gifts help change lives every day. I hope my fellow alumni remember all the blessings they received from Moreau Catholic and give a gift that will help a student become as successful as they have become. —Tony Bevilacqua ’73
Tony Bevilacqua ’73 My donations ensure that students who would not otherwise have the opportunity to go to Moreau Catholic can do so.
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I give back to Moreau Catholic for many reasons. I received a solid spiritual and academic foundation that has helped me to thrive in my life. I also have a wonderful extended family of fellow alumni as well as faculty with whom I stay in touch. It is these relationships over the years that have come to make me more fully appreciate everything I received at Moreau Catholic. The education and spirituality I received at Moreau have become interwoven into the fabric of my life. I realize that if others did not make sacrifices so that I could have a Moreau Catholic and a Holy Cross education, I would not be the person I am today. In 2011, my daughter Chelsea became a Mariner, and I saw her effortlessly make the transition from her primary school to Moreau Catholic. She was welcomed with loving arms by all and instantly felt at home. She is thriving in her academics, sports, and social life. I couldn’t be more pleased. I wish more students could have the opportunity to experience the support and love inherent in the Moreau experience. I give back to Moreau Catholic to secure its future for other upcoming students because we, as Christians, are responsible for caring for our community and ensuring the world we leave behind is better than when we began. Thank you, Moreau Catholic! —Joanne Cordova ’86
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Joanne Cordova ’86 and Chelsea Cordova ’15 We, as Christians, are responsible for caring for our community.
One of the highlights of my year is being an Alumni Career Day speaker. Giving back to Moreau in this way allows students to learn more about the diverse job opportunities available in science and medicine. In addition, the students learn more about how the field of medical research and practice is constantly evolving. My hope is that a potential scientist or doctor will be inspired by me to pursue a career in the medical field.
Cynthia Villarimo ’90 My career as a cancer researcher at some of the top medical research centers on the West Coast would not have been possible without the skills I learned from my teachers.
I hope more alumni share my passion for giving to Moreau. The satisfaction I feel from knowing I have made a difference in a student’s life is one of the best feelings I have ever had! —Cynthia Villarimo ’90
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I give back to Moreau Catholic because it has given me the gift of seizing opportunity when it arises. Moreau Catholic provided me with the resources to learn how to excel beyond my comfort zone: academically, artistically, and socially. My career as a cancer researcher at some of the top medical research centers on the West Coast would not have been possible without the skills I learned from my teachers or the faith the Moreau Catholic community had in me.
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I give back to Moreau Catholic because our alma mater always puts students first. As I keep an eye on Moreau Catholic by reading The Vector, I am continuously amazed by the improvements and opportunities Moreau provides its students, day after day, year after year. The school sets the example of what an ideal educational system should be. Some of the most recent advances have propelled Moreau Catholic into the forefront of science and technology. This investment in the school and in the students is money well spent. I recognize I play a part in making an investment in Moreau Catholic. I am not always able to give a lot in terms of a donation, but what I am able to afford, I am more than honored to give to such a wonderful educational institution.
David Loudermilk ’04 The school sets the example of what an ideal educational system should be.
I created some of the best memories of my life at Moreau Catholic, both in and out of the classroom. I often think back fondly of the experiences I had, both with friends and teachers. Sometimes, I wish I could go back in time and relive my time at Moreau Catholic, truly appreciating all the opportunities I had as a student. I am proud to call myself a Mariner alumnus and support the school so that others can have the same type of life enhancing experiences I enjoyed. We, alumni are responsible for making sure as many students as possible can be part of the Moreau Catholic community. —David Loudermilk ’04
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Ways To Give There are many ways you can make charitable contributions to Moreau Catholic High School and invest in its future. Cash Gifts Cash donations, whether by check, credit card, or electronic transfer, are the easiest way for most donors to give to Moreau Catholic.
Pledges A pledge is a form of gift that enables the donor to make a contribution on a set schedule over an agreed upon length of time, usually several months to a few years. This often allows a donor to commit to an amount larger than they might otherwise be able to make within a one year time frame. The Office of Institutional Advancement has the ability to accommodate pledge payment schedules suiting most circumstances.
Stocks & Bonds Stocks and bonds are a tax-wise way to make a contribution. Donors are often able to make a larger donation than with cash and these donations usually provide savings on capital gains taxes. Depending upon your individual tax situation, you may receive an income tax deduction for full fair market value. Be sure to discuss this type of donation with your financial advisor or broker.
Real Estate Given the dynamic real estate market over the past several years, a donation of real estate may be beneficial to both the donor and to Moreau Catholic. In order to continue our mission, Moreau Catholic will consider on a case-by-case basis accepting the gift of a home, vacation property, condominium, apartment complex, undeveloped land, or other real estate.
Paid Up Life Insurance Donors who own paid up life insurance policies that are no longer needed for its original purpose may donate the policy to Moreau Catholic by transferring ownership to the school. Generally, the donor will be entitled to an income tax deduction for the cash surrender value. Discuss this option with your insurance agent.
Wills, Trusts, and Planned Giving Please include Moreau Catholic High School in your estate plans. Inclusion in your will can take several forms: • Designate a specific amount to be directed to the school. • Designate a percentage of your estate to be directed to the school. • Designate the “remainder” portion of your estate that is left over when all other obligations and provisions have been addressed. For document preparation, please use the legal title of the school: Moreau Catholic High School Trained financial advisors can provide you with additional estate planning options that are appropriate for your individual situation. Be sure to contact your attorney or financial advisor to discuss any implications a charitable contribution may have on your taxes and your estate. For more information or to discuss any donation, contact the
Office of Institutional Advancement at 510.881.4322.
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From the Coordinator of Alumni Relations
Dani Lorta ’89 Annual Giving and Alumni Relations Coordinator dlorta@moreaucatholic.org 510.881.4360
Moreau Catholic High School is a special place. The faculty and administration are highly regarded. The campus is well maintained. The library is modern. The theatre is newly renovated and beautiful. While these and other amenities are important to carrying out our mission of educating the hearts and minds of our students, what truly makes Moreau special is the bond between those who have passed through Moreau Catholic’s halls and the students who are here today as well as those yet to attend the school. Each student becomes part of the Moreau Catholic legacy through the Holy Cross traditions of educating hearts and minds, an extraordinary education, opportunities to serve others, and an invitation and responsibility to participate in the global community. It is a legacy whose seeds are planted at Moreau, but flourish in the lives of our alumni. The theme for the Annual Alumni Appeal is Sustaining the Legacy – Ensuring the Future. A school’s alumni carry the honor of enabling traditions and legacies to continue, while championing innovation for the future. As alumni, we have the responsibility of making sure that the Moreau Catholic community remains vibrant and accessible for the students who followed us. We have a legacy of academic achievement at all levels, service to the community, participation in the arts, athletic prowess, and a tradition of praying together, no matter the variations of our faith. You can see these values in practice through articles in this edition of The Vector, on the Moreau Catholic website, and when you visit campus. Those legacies can only be sustained through the stewardship of those who have helped shape them.
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A Message
Supporting the Moreau Fund is an important part of ensuring the continuation of Moreau Catholic’s legacy. This fund supports the annual operating budget, which includes operating expenses, cutting-edge technology upgrades, tuition assistance, and capital improvements. Please join your fellow alumni and me in supporting this year’s Annual Alumni Appeal.
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Be part of Sustaining the Legacy – Ensuring the Future.
How long has it been since you’ve been on campus?
• Have you offered flowers to the Virgin Mary in the new Grotto of Our Lady? • Have you seen the beautifully renovated Teves Theatre and the completely restored grand piano? • Have you watched an MCTV broadcast from the on-campus TV production studio?
Come see all the ways in which Moreau Catholic has changed and the countless ways it remains the same. Schedule a campus tour today! Contact: Dani Lorta ’89, Annual Giving and Alumni Relations Coordinator, dlorta@moreaucatholic.org
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Thank You! Corporate Underwriters
Delivering a Superior Event Experience
Patrons of Hope
The Raimondi Family
Bob F. Valladon ’73 and Bobbie (Gasson) Valladon ’73 are high school sweethearts who continue to support their alma mater.
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Keeping a Moreau education affordable for students is a priority for the school, and one of the most successful events to assist with this priority is the Funding Hopes & Dreams luncheon. The third annual luncheon was held on March 16th at the Newark-Fremont Hilton. Through the generosity of corporate underwriters AVT Productions and the Fremont Bank Foundation, along with Patrons of Hope sponsors the Raimondi Family, 100% of the funds raised during this event go directly to student tuition assistance. This year, the event started with $45,000 in matching grants, effectively doubling each gift up to that amount. As of this writing, just over $85,000 has been raised—and we are closing in on our goal of $90,000! After a welcome by Principal Lauren Lek ’97 and an opening prayer by school chaplain Rev. Tito Bonoan, the guests enjoyed a meatless Friday Lenten lunch and warm conversations with neighbors and friends. Following lunch, President Terry Lee recognized members of the Board of Trustees, faculty, staff, students and alumni who were in attendance, and once again thanked the generous sponsors of this year’s event. Mr. Lee then introduced featured speaker Jennifer Rillamas ’11, who shared with guests her journey through Moreau Catholic, how well she was prepared for college at the University of Portland, and how none of it would have happened without the support of tuition assistance. Then keynote speaker Rick Maya ’90 addressed the guests with passion, humor, and integrity. Rick is the Superintendent of Catholic Education for the Diocese of Sacramento, coming to education after a long career in banking. Rick spoke about his experiences as a Moreau student, the sacrifices made by his parents, and the strong support he received from his teachers and coaches. What really drew the crowd in was the journey Rick made in his career—the exciting times and the challenges—which strengthened his faith and led him to a career in Catholic education. Both Rick and Jennifer encouraged the audience to continue supporting tuition assistance at Moreau—to make the hopes and dreams of today’s Mariners come true. All in attendance heard this strong message, and the event was a huge success. Thank you to all who supported this year’s Funding Hopes & Dreams luncheon!
Keynote speaker Rick Maya ’90, Superintendent of Catholic Education for the Diocese of Sacramento, addressed the guests with passion and humor.
Alumna speaker Jennifer Rillamas ’11 received several scholarships and currently attends the University of Portland, a Holy Cross School. In addition to his role as a teacher, Peter Peabody is a generous supporter of Funding Hopes and Dreams.
The Class of ’77 Scholarship made it possible for Marianna Alfaro ’12 to attend Moreau Catholic. Marianna posed with benefactors from the Class of ’77: Ralph Martin, Karen Whittaker and Dave Capurro.
In 2011-2012, we granted more than $1.4 million in need-based tuition assistance for 30% of our students. Board of Trustees member Br. William Nick, C.S.C. conversed with Marie-Pascale Peterson, Director of Community Outreach at the Fremont Bank Foundation. Spring ’12 | The Vector
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Crab Feed Success!
The charming Schaarschmidts, Mary Jo and Kurt, are enthusiastic supporters of events and fundraisers at Moreau Catholic. Was that a winning ticket?
Members of the Class of 2000 and 2002 were wittily attired for the occasion in their faux tuxes.
The 43rd annual Crab Feed lived up to its pre-event hype by topping last year’s event in all areas. Guests were welcomed to the Ivaldi Student Center to enjoy music, raffles, and a silent and dessert auction. Guests then moved to the Main Gym where they enjoyed a meal of salad, rolls, all-youcan-eat crab and a delicious pasta made by alumni Tony Bevilacqua ’74 and Coach Vince Bevilacqua ’82. More than 70 student athletes were servers for the event. After dinner, 14 raffle baskets were given away including a coveted 49ers basket, a Raiders basket, and a Movie Ticket basket. When the Silent Auction closed, lucky guests took home items such as a green beach cruiser bicycle, courtesy of the Rally Squad; a handmade quilt; and a reserved parking spot in the senior lot. The live auction bidding was fast and furious with auction announcer Ted Griggs ’78 from Comcast Sports on the microphone. Guests engaged in a bidding war for items such as Shark Tickets, A Murder Mystery Dinner party, Ricky Henderson memorabilia courtesy of Varsity Baseball Coach Ceasar Brown, and the ever popular “Bernie and the Boys” package, where 10 guests watched the NCAA Men’s Basketball final game on the big screen in the MCHS library with hostess Bernie Puccini and the coaches of Moreau Catholic.
Tom Hyland, Director of Institutional Advancement (right) attended his first Moreau Crab Feed. Moreau Catholic Board of Trustees member Jesús Armas was all smiles.
Michael and Patricia Nielsen, parents of Darrell Nielsen ‘12, enjoyed the pre-dinner festivities.
Kari Cardana, Booster Club President, spends countless hours each year planning the Crab Feed with an army of volunteers. John Dykzeul ’72 managed the daunting task of delivering crab to over 700 guests.
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CONNECT 2012 CLASS REUNIONS Class of ’72, 40-Year Reunion Contact: Kevin Sweeney kevin@cpask.com Date: TBD www.facebook.com/moreaucatholic72 Class of ’77, 35-Year Reunion Contact: Harold “Buck” Kleckner Bigbuck101101@aol.com Date: Saturday, September 29 www.facebook.com/moreaucatholic77
Founding Principal Brother Fisher Iwasko, C.S.C. joins the Diocese of Oakland’s first Bishop, Floyd Begin, in the 1965 ground breaking at 27170 Mission Boulevard.
Voyage to Fifty Moreau Catholic is officially embarking on our Voyage to 50! Yes, in a few short years Moreau Catholic High School will mark its Golden Anniversary. You will start to see mention of this in The Vector as we move towards 2015. If you have photos and/or memories and stories you would like to share, please send those to us and we will try to include them in a future issue, or on our website. Turning 50 will be a wonderful event for Moreau Catholic and we plan to invite you all to celebrate along with us. Submit your memories or photos to: Dani Lorta ’89, Annual Giving and Alumni Relations Coordinator, dlorta@moreaucatholic.org
In memory of Xavier Sizar ’06 Join the fight against depression and suicide in memory of Xavier Sizar ’06 who lost this struggle. Family members: Roseanna Garcia ’79, Leticia Garcia Bradford ’80, Dominica (Garcia) Sizar ’84, Scott Sizar ’84, Miranda (Bradford) Brown ’03, Micquie Bradford ’04, Selene Sizar ’08, Marciano Reichel ’13 and Dominik Reichel ’15 invite you to support Xavier’s sister Selene and cousin Marciano who will participate in the 2012 Out of the Darkness event.
Class of ’82, 30-Year Reunion Contact: Doretta Carbone Moreau1982@yahoo.com Date: Friday & Saturday, September 14-15 www.facebook.com/moreaucatholic82 Class of ’87, 25-Year Reunion Contact: Kim Cardoza kcardoza@gmail.com Date: Saturday, October 6 www.facebook.com/moreaucatholic87 Class of ’92, 20-Year Reunion Contact: Nancy (Knudson) Chaffin nancylchaffin@gmail.com Date: Saturday, September 8 Class 0f ’97, 15-Year Reunion Contact: Liz (Lowe) Huizar Lizhuizar79@gmail.com Date: Saturday, October 20 www.facebook.com/moreaucatholic97 Class of ’02, 10-Year Reunion Contact: Volunteer Needed For more information, contact Dani Lorta ’89, Annual Giving and Alumni Relations Coordinator dlorta@moreaucatholic.org
To make a donation or to learn more about this event or about the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention visit www.theovernight.org Contact Dominica (Garcia) Sizar ’84 for more information at scottdom@aol.com. Spring ’12 | The Vector
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Mariner Left to right: Aileen Chanco-Everett ’85, Andrea Krassa ’85, Katy Sullivan ’85, Janet (Anderson) Martinez ’85. Bottom: Cecilia (Parkinson) Udall ’85
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WAV E S Barbara Schexnayder ’75 Barbara currently works in the Biotechnology field at Roche Molecular Systems in Pleasanton, California. She is in contact with fellow alumnus Steve Avolocino ’71 as he owns a company that works closely with Roche. They are both on the cutting edge of cancer research. In the near future, Barbara will be marrying and moving to Phoenix, Arizona. She is also an avid gardener. Karen (Dicker) Marin ’76 Karen is married to Kevin Marin and lives in Tualatin, Oregon. They have three children; John (ex-Navy) who married Sharon; Sara who graduated from the University of Oregon and is now in Los Angeles at the Fashion Institute of Design and Merchandising; and son Brett, who is 16.
Dave Antonelli ’69 At 60 years of age, Dave is studying for the priesthood. He was a Jesuit brother in the Pacific region for nearly 20 years, and is now the first and only U.S. citizen to join the Pacific Regional Seminary in Fiji. Dave hopes to be ordained in two years. Andrew Davis ’71 Andrew retired from teaching after 34 years on June 3, 2011. He taught three years in Austin, Texas in a Catholic school before moving to Odessa, TX where he taught 6th grade for another 31 years. On May 21, Andrew and his wife, Judith, will celebrate their 35th wedding anniversary. They have one son, Robert, who is 26. Jeanann (Amaral) Carnes ’77 Jeanann has been working at Riverbank High School for six years and claims working with teenage students is the most fun that she has ever had. She also acts as the manager for her daughter, Taylor, who is an accomplished soprano. Gordon Rupp ’73 Gordon sold his electrical contracting business in 2007 and moved to Stockton, California, where he and his wife, Carolyn, own their own insurance company called Red Dog Underwriting, which specializes in working with truck drivers. Their son, Tim, works with them. Gordon is a volunteer for the Stockton Police Department and for St. Joseph’s Hospital in the Emergency Room. He also teaches Emergency Medical Technician classes part-time at Delta Community College. Daughter, Ericka, graduated from the Fashion Institute of Design and Merchandising in San Francisco and is now an administrator at the home office of Ross Dress For Less in Pleasanton.
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Karen (Dicker) Marin ‘76
Eve Evangelista ’81 Eve has finished her second book, Create and Move Forward in Life. An introduction to the book is available at www.EveEvangelista.com, as well as tips and insights into experiencing better focus and momentum in life. Daniel Sanelli ’87 In 2010 Daniel Sanelli ’87 launched his fourth business, a holistic health and nutrition coaching practice in San Francisco. His specialty is Gluten Sensitivity, Celiac Disease, Autoimmune Conditions and their related disorders. His passion is educating and coaching others into greater physical, emotional and spiritual health. Contact information is available online at www.primohealthcoach.com.
Christine (Peterson) Stuart ’84 Chris married Pleasanton native Jeff Stuart in beautiful North Lake Tahoe on August 6, 2011. Chris met Jeff, an Experiment Coordinator for Hitachi Global Disk Storage, at a 2010 Superbowl Party in Livermore which led to their engagement 10 months later. Kim (Peterson) Ortiz ’81 was Chris’ matron of honor and Carrie (Kowalski) Pendolino ’84 was a bridesmaid. Chris was excited to have many Moreau ’84 alumni and their parents in attendance at the wedding including Carrie, Andrea (Varni) Ramiza, Heidi (Wixson) Novak, Sharon (Heffron) Langtry, Gina (Allen) Siebert, Susan (Rodrigues) Leathers and Elise (Russo) Markel.
Christine (Peterson) Stuart ‘84 and Jeff Stuart
Janet (Anderson) Martinez ’85 Janet is currently living in Pleasanton, California and working as Chemical Regulatory Manager at Amyris, a renewable biofuels company based in Emeryville. After graduating from Moreau, she attended UC Davis and studied Environmental Toxicology. Janet credits Moreau’s chemistry teacher Ms. Judy Larson for planting the seed of her career in science. More recently, Janet completed her Master of Theological Studies degree at the Franciscan School of Theology, which is part of the Graduate Theological Union in Berkeley. When not working, she enjoys cycling in the great outdoors and staying connected with the life-long friends she made at Moreau. Janet is happy to report that her sister Jeanie (Anderson) Carpenter’s ’86 daughter Megan is the second generation of her family to attend Moreau Catholic. Greg and Gia (West) Dubney ’87 Dr. Greg Dubney received his PhD in Electrical Engineering from USC in 2005. Since that time, he has worked at Qualcomm Inc. based in San Diego, California. Gia West became reacquainted with Greg at their 10-year high school reunion. They later married and are now raising three beautiful children, Alek (12), Zach (8), and Sophia (2) in San Diego. Gia has worked at Hitachi Data Systems Corporation for over 14 years in its legal department negotiating customer contracts.
90’s Eve Evangelista ’81
Rachel Murawski ’92 Rachel works as the Art and Media Coordinator and Skateboard Instructor for Skateistan in Cambodia. Skateistan uses skateboarding as a tool for social rehabilitation and youth empowerment. The program works with youth from diverse backgrounds, with a focus on disadvantaged children and children forced to work on the streets. Through regular skateboard lessons and events, Skateistan equips boys and girls with the confidence to lead their communities toward social change and development. Since Rachel has joined the team, the program has started expanding its curriculum by offering weekly art education class as well as a skateboarding with disabilities class. Rachel says “I feel blessed to be a part of such an amazing and innovative program. Working for Skateistan combines many of my passions: skateboarding, teaching, working with youth, art, and community outreach!” Visit Skateistan’s web site at www.skateistan.org
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Upcoming Events “Gilroy Years” Band and Color Guard Reunion May 19, Saturday, 12:00-3:00 p.m. Ivaldi Student Center Baccalaureate Mass May 25, Friday, 7 p.m. Main Gym, Moreau Catholic Moreau Golf Classic June 18, Monday Crow Canyon Country Club Contact: Diana (Straggas) DeFrance ’76, Special Events Coordinator, 510.881.4330
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Elizabeth “Lizzy” Lorraine Eldridge
Justin Eldridge ’98 & Shannon (Arritola) Eldridge ’98 Justin and his wife Shannon are proud to announce the birth of their daughter, Elizabeth “Lizzy” Lorraine—born on December 1, 2011. Cristina Deptula ’00 Cristina currently lives with and cares for her grandmother in San Leandro. She graduated from UC Davis in International Literature and Biology and currently serves as a docent for Oakland’s Chabot Space and Science Center. In addition, she helps manage Synchronized Chaos International Magazine (www.synchchaos.com) which seeks submissions of art, prose, poetry, science, nature, culture and travel writing. Carlos Rivas ’01 Carlos currently attends Georgetown University School of Medicine in Washington, DC. He will be graduating from medical school and getting married in May 2012. Carlos is planning to relocate back to the Bay Area to start a medical residency program.
Submit YOUR Mariner Wave update to: Dani Lorta ’89, Annual Giving and Alumni Relations Coordinator dlorta@moreaucatholic.org
IN MEMORIAM Glen Alberici ’83
Barbara Frances Gaffey
Daniel Arritola
Edmund Reilly
Frank Cerruti
Br. Frank Robinson, C.S.C.
C. Perry Faria
Judy Ann Thurston
Geraldine Fisher
Eugenio Zertuche
Alumnae Volleyball Game August 18, Saturday, 6:00 p.m. Main Gym, Moreau Catholic Contact: Dani Lorta ’89, Annual Giving and Alumni Relations Coordinator dlorta@moreaucatholic.org
Spotlight on Andrew David King ’10
Award-winning author, Andrew David King ’10, was featured in the The Vector, 2011 winter issue. His essay, A thousand words, a single elegy was recently published in the prestigious Kenyon Review. He took time out from his busy schedule to update the Moreau Catholic community: “Lately, I’ve been continuing my studies in English and Philosophy at UC Berkeley, where I’m leading a workshop on experimental poetry through the Chernin Mentoring Program. I also contribute to a number of publications, including The Kenyon Review and the SF-based ZYZZYVA, on a fairly regular basis, and continue to work as the Business Manager of the Berkeley Poetry Review (to which interested writers should send their work!). All that being said: I’m hard at work on several manuscripts of poetry and prose, and an essay on William Blake that will appear in Berkeley’s The Folio, a journal of English criticism.”
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Alex Quijano ’91 from Moreau to Modern Family by Joe Hudelson, Assistant Principal of Student Support
When asked if that athletic edge helps him as an actor, Alex says, “It does. As a pitcher, I had to constantly train and prepare myself mentally. You have to believe in yourself. You’ve got to want it.”
Alex Quijano ’91 is an actor living and working in Hollywood. His credits include such shows as Grey’s Anatomy, The Mentalist, Monk, CSI, and most recently House, M.D. and Modern Family. Assistant Principal for Student Support Joe Hudelson talked to Alex about acting, sports, life, and his time at Moreau Catholic. Sirens and car horns blurt out in the background. Actor and Moreau Catholic Class of 1991 graduate Alex Quijano takes a quick break between auditions to chat over the phone.
“Acting is a war of attrition,” Alex tells Hudelson. “You can’t give up.” Alex’s competitive spirit is what drives him as he has landed work in countless commercials, TV shows, and in film—working alongside Tom Hanks in the film, Larry Crowne. “Everything pays the bills,” adds Quijano, speaking of his tenacity to audition for many different roles and his hard work in the business. He says that he learned his strong work ethic in part from the teachers and coaches who believed in him, many of whom were his mentors at Moreau Catholic.
While at Moreau Catholic, Alex was not involved in theatre but he took many art classes and loved baseball. It was not until he went to UC Davis that he took an acting class as an elective. “The shoes fit,” said Alex. The instructor came up and told him that he “was dangerous up there.” Here was yet another mentor seeing something in Alex and inspiring him. While at UC Davis, Alex knew that he wasn’t going to make the major leagues, and he also felt that a medical internship wasn’t inspiring him as he once thought it might. Instead, Alex was enticed by the spontaneity of the acting profession, and eventually made his way to Hollywood. Most recently, Alex has worked with Oscar nominees Chaz Palminteri and Jennifer Tilly on the show Modern Family. He has also worked with Oscar winners Tom Hanks and Forrest Whitaker. When asked if it was surreal to work with such legends, Alex said, “You have to go in as a professional, you can’t be intimidated.” Alex admits that acting is tough and that auditioning has its own set of challenges. “You’ve got to have a good imagination. Imagination is something we need more of in this world,” shared Alex. When asked about what advice he might give Moreau Catholic students moving on to college, Alex muses, “Take many different classes and be sure to travel.” He ends his remarks with a reminder that we need imagination. “We need people who can imagine and invent things such as iPods and cures for cancer. We need a cultivated imagination to be able to follow our dreams,” says Alex. There is no doubt that Alex is certainly following his.
When asked what he remembers the most about his Moreau Catholic education, Alex says, without hesitation, “Jim Patterson” (current Chair of the Counseling Department) along with his Trigonometry teacher Rich Serrao ’73 and Coach Mike Bungarz ’75. “I wasn’t doing my best and Mr. Patterson believed in me, my coaches believed in me.” Alex is grateful for the great mentors at Moreau Catholic and for the competitive edge he learned from baseball both at Moreau Catholic and at UC Davis.
Alex’s Verizon commercial can be viewed on YouTube http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZxhPEwHhG58
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NON-PROFIT ORG US Postage PAID HAYWARD, CA PERMIT NO. 851
27170 Mission Boulevard Hayward, CA 94544-4194 Change Service Requested
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Monday, June 18, 2012 Crow Canyon Country Club Registration per foursome $780 Includes: golf fees, scoring, lunch and dinner for your foursome. Early bird price available until May 14, 2012. Call Diana (Straggas) DeFrance ’76 Special Events Coordinator 510.881.4330 for more information.
All proceeds benefit the Brother Gary Stone, C.S.C. Scholarship Fund