Moreau Catholic High School is dedicated to the legacy and values of the Congregation of Holy Cross and its founder Blessed Basil Moreau. We are a college-preparatory school committed to outstanding achievement.
As a community of faith, we prepare our students through academic, social, and spiritual learning experiences that form and transform them as they become responsible citizens of our global community.
Football has won Moreau’s 1st state title joining the 1992 Girls’ Basketball team as State Champions.
Cover Photo by: Joshua Morrow ’25
IFT which stands for Information, Formation, and Transformation is how students gain a deeper understanding of our school’s mission, while teaching them what it means to be a Mariner.
Together, we are not just part of a school; we are part of a movement committed to making a difference.
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EDITOR
Colleen Shively
DESIGN
Matthew Tominaga
PHOTOGRAPHY
Matthew Tominaga
CONTRIBUTORS
Patrick Alparone ’00
Dr. Elizabeth Berkes
Henny Chen
Tiago Dias ’25
Colleen Galloway ’77
Heather Radovich ’09
Ann Khristine Tabora
Karen Thomas
Toni West
Jerico Abanico
Henny Chen
Fred Echaluse
Maria Heath
Joshua Morrow ’25
Tyler Senner ’26
Karen Thomas
A central question we always ask is, “What does our community need?” This year, we felt it was important to create something that critically examined the cultural moment we are living in.
On a momentous day in Moreau Catholic history, the school celebrated the groundbreaking of its Center for Music and Band.
Dear Mariner Family and Friends,
We all know that foundations matter. At Moreau Catholic, our foundation rests on our Holy Cross values: we are family; we educate hearts and minds; we build respect; and we bring hope every day. Upon this enduring foundation, we actively live out our mission every day. We work creatively and tirelessly to promote excellence in all we do. All this effort pays off, resulting in the continued success of our students and school—we have so much to be proud of and to celebrate!
As opened this school year, we were extraordinarily honored as a school to receive the prestigious College Board AP Gold Award! This award recognizes the large number of students in our school taking an extraordinary number of exams—625!—with an overall exceptional pass rate, including 7 subjects with perfect pass rates! We were also noted for our academic distinction with 86 AP Scholars, a National Merit Semifinalist, and 9 National Recognition Awards, including First Generation, Indigenous, Hispanic, and African American student recognition. Our incredibly diverse family is united in excellence, built upon our firm foundation of extraordinary teaching inside and outside the classroom.
This fall, we celebrated Homecoming with our largest Homecoming dance in over a decade. Our Mariner athletes enjoyed a strong fall season with historic success in Girls’ Golf, Girls’ Water Polo, Cross Country, and Football— Mariner spirit and pride could not be stronger. Our Visual and Performing Arts program continues to change lives and literally make history—read more to learn about how we are premiering works from renowned playwrights and future renowned student composers.
Our enrollment continues to grow, as does interest in and respect for our incredible school. We are so thankful to the faculty, staff, coaches, and administrators who make Moreau Catholic a place where students belong and excel. We thank the parents and families who assist us and continue to trust us as their partners in transformation. We thank all of our alumni for their faithful engagement and support. We see you shining, leading, and giving back out there in the world, and your light reflects on us. Thank you!
And yes, we are starting to build the literal foundation of our new Center for Music and Band honoring Br. Donald Blauvelt, C.S.C., and the legacy of the Brothers of Holy Cross. Our community is so excited about how our new space will support the arts, baseball and softball, student leadership, community gathering, and connection beyond border. Our transformation is visible, and we remain so grateful to our Mariner family, friends, alumni, and community partners for your steadfast support!
With gratitude and hope,
Dr. Liz Guneratne President
See our story on the Groundbreaking Ceremony of the new Center for Music and Band on page 16 of this magazine. To learn more about our Capital Campaign, visit: www.moreaucatholic.org/campaign
We sat down with Dr. Rupa Balachandran, one of Moreau Catholic’s newest Board members to ask what inspires her, her tips for Mariner parents on balancing work and parenting, and how parents can support their children by supporting the school.
Q:
Why did you and your husband choose to send your children to Moreau Catholic High School?
is thriving. Both of our children have been in the Chinese language program and have found a tremendous mentor and teacher in Ms. Chen. Before coming to Moreau we knew a few things about the school, but our world has opened since we got here. We have found a great community for our children and ourselves and feel very fortunate to be a part of the Mariner family.
Q: What are some of your favorite memories as a Moreau Catholic parent?
A: We love attending football games, the energy and enthusiasm are so infectious. The band and theater performances are of such high quality, that we often invite friends to them, to experience the joy and thrill of these performances. I love the sense of community we share with other parents and never feel left out at any event. I must say my absolute favorite is when I meet prospective parents and share our journey and confirm that Moreau is going to be a place where their child can develop and grow into the adult they need to be for today’s world.
Q: What inspired you to say yes to the invitation to join the Board of Trustees?
to add more things to the list. I would ask that parents make an intentional effort to show up and volunteer at ONE event per year. I am confident that the sense of family, belonging, and satisfaction they will experience will energize them and move them toward seeking more opportunities to stay involved. We discovered many programs and activities from other parents and staff here. My children typically don’t keep me in the loop as much!
Q: As the parent of an alum, what do you think is the best way for an alum to stay connected with the school and continue to contribute to their younger Mariner family?
with Dr. Rupa Balachandran
Contributed by Dr. Elizabeth Berkes
A: After a particularly turbulent period with teacher strikes and underfunded programs in the public schools, we were looking for a safe, stable, and high-quality, educational institution for our son. We fell in love with Moreau for its studentcentered, inclusive, and highperforming programs. Our son Rudy was eager to get into Jazz band and it was the best music program we had seen. Moreau was everything we had hoped for and more. Rudy also got to be in water polo and was thrilled to add the identity of athlete to that of a musician. It is an identity he holds true even now. Our daughter Mandee attended Mock Trial camps here in the summer and fell in love with the program and the school and decided to attend here. She has found her passion with theater and has a great community around her and
A: I have worn a few different hats in my professional career and consider myself a life-long learner. The Board of Trustees seemed like a good fit for me to bring some of my skill sets to give back to the community and for me to develop and learn more about how I could serve this institution that has enriched our lives in a deep and meaningful way.
Q: What advice would you give to new Moreau Catholic parents about balancing their own work with helping their children access all the opportunities available to them as Mariners?
A: Vinay and I understand the challenges of working full time, driving kids around to all their commitments and long commutes. It can be daunting
A: Going away to attend college is a big transition for our graduates. They are leaving behind their families and the way of life they have experienced for a long time, and they are leaving their Mariner family as well. There are so many adjustments that need to happen that often, it is easy to forget that the Moreau community misses you and is here for you when you are ready. Our son was amazed to learn that people remembered him, talked about him, and missed him after he went to college. Making an effort to stay connected to your Mariner family will support the transition and is a lifelong connection to the friends and the community that helped shape you in that formative period. Everyone loves a place where they are loved and cherished and can give back to future generations. So open your emails, and attend at least one virtual or in-person event a year!
Q: Which Moreau Catholic events would you recommend that parents try to attend if they haven’t already done so?
A: I love athletic events, as they are really fun. I also love community events like Night Market, parent mixers, and, of course, anything that welcomes new parents so you can be there to reassure them and show them the ropes.
by Toni West
On the first day after a week-long heatwave, the Frosh class came together for our IFT day. IFT (Information, Formation, and Transformation) is how we refer to our Integral Student Outcomes. During this day, the goal is to give our students a deeper understanding of our school’s mission while teaching them what it means to be a Mariner. The students spend the morning rotating through four stations representing our four pillars. The day is organized by our Campus Ministry Team and Social Justice Leadership, who collaborate with a host of student leaders and Holy Cross educators to create a day of service and community.
The first rotation, Being Family, was led by Karen Thomas and Rick Spinelli. It involved team-building exercises in which the students not only worked on listening skills but also helped one another succeed. Sharing tons of laughter and competitiveness was a great start to the day, helping to build comfort within the group.
Our second rotation, Bringing Hope, led by Jerico Abanico and our alum Arthur Go ’24, had students identify what service means to them and how they can serve on our campus. Writing ideas on posters, the students created
nice reminders for the community how service is part of being a globally responsible citizen.
After a quick snack break hosted by the Advancement team on the baseball field, the students joined Kristie Alejo ’15 in a session about Building Respect. Students were able to reflect on times they felt respected, what happened, and the areas where they can show more respect to others.
They joined Amy Armstrong and Justin Firmeza ’20 in Educating Hearts and Minds to end the day. The students learned about meditative practices from different cultures and then experienced a sound bath.
During the closing, Jerico Abanico shared with the students that during their time at Moreau Catholic, they will continue to learn how to implement what they learn from the classroom into acts of service. Our mission to transform students into responsible global community citizens was on full display that day. We look forward to continuing to watch our Frosh as they grow as Mariners.
We asked Tiago how Moreau Catholic has impacted his love of music, on and off campus, and what his plan is after he graduates in May!
I am Tiago Dias, a senior at Moreau Catholic, and a motivated, multifaceted musician.
I believe Moreau Catholic offers the perfect climate for young artists to cultivate unique careers. Upon entering the high school, musicians are given a plethora of opportunities to explore the endless world of music. Allow me to explain the opportunities I have seized so far in my time at Moreau, and how they have propelled my professional career in the music industry–a career that has so far allowed to me to record, produce, and publish my original compositions.
I have always been part of two VAPA electives at Moreau: Honors Jazz ensemble (on the bass) and Honors String Orchestra (on the viola). These classes are the foundation for my education in collaborative performance. When I first entered as a Frosh, I was an inexperienced musician. However, under Mr. Ted Newton’s guidance, both my instrumental technique and my ability to perform in ensembles have soared. As an upperclassman, my skills as a collaborative musician continue to grow. I am the leader of Moreau’s official jazz combo (often referred to as “The Gold Combo”), a volunteer and public relations group that performs at a multitude of events regarding Moreau, related organizations, and
the community as a whole. As for the orchestra, under the guidance of Mr. Justin Firmeza ’20, I have been entrusted with teaching novice strings students in a small group setting. I would also like to mention that last spring, our Orchestra premiered an original composition of mine titled “Fantasy on ‘Ocean Calls’”, a great feat made accessible through my education at Moreau. I can only imagine the magnitude in which future students’ experiences will be elevated with access to the recording studio and performance space in the new Center for Music and Band.
Outside of elective coursework, I am part of a variety of music-based activities at Moreau–Music Ministry, Musical Theater, and the Jazz Combo, just to name a few. One more extracurricular that I would like to shout out is the Pepperhead Society. Under the management of club moderator Mr. Tony Rodriguez, the PepperHead Society puts together a handful of events, concerts, and showcases that aim to give a platform to Moreau’s artists, and allow Mariner art to be enjoyed by our whole community. My rock band “Black Nile” always performs for these events, and it’s awesome knowing that the whole school can enjoy our music. Off campus, my music career is just as rich. I perform live, paid gigs across the Bay Area nearly every week (sometimes multiple on a single day). Many of these performances
are shared with fellow Moreau students, relationships first forged through our shared participation in the arts at Moreau. In fact, my professional pop/ rock band “Laughing Face” is composed entirely of Moreau artists from the Class of 2025.
The pinnacle of my music career so far has been publishing my original compositions on streaming platforms like Spotify and Apple Music. The process of publishing music is extensive, and it all starts at home. The first step is the drawing board; I often spend hours sitting with a guitar, bass, or piano experimenting with ideas–some are new, and others I’ve been working on for years. Once these tunes fall into a structure and are given lyrics, they escape the drawing board and enter my home studio. My studio is complete with recording equipment I’ve accumulated over the years, through an array of instruments, and the PC which I use to produce (and sometimes my cat and dog, too). I layer my tracks with electric guitar, vocal harmonies, and lots of viola, giving my songs my signature sound. While I play almost every part on my own tracks, my favorite part of the process has to be inviting other musicians to help. On my debut single “November Girl”, Pedro BarralesSanchez ’26 plays bongos and Eugenio Barrales-Sanchez ’25 plays electric guitar. On my follow-up single “Make Me Stay”, Matthew Lee ’24 plays piano and Viraaj Gupta ’24 plays the drums. Once the tracks are polished (after countless hours of work), it’s time to release. My sister, Antonia Dias ’22, creates album cover art, and Gabriel Malik ’25 takes promotional photos for social media. I’ve only released the two aforementioned singles so far, but I will release a 6-track EP before I head to college–it’s already well under way!
I am dedicated to studying Music Composition in college, and have already begun the process of callback auditions with distinguished universities. I have a couple of ideas of a dream career (film scorer, rock musician, music teacher), and I wish I could say for sure which one the future holds for me. However, I am overjoyed to be certain that my future is somewhere along those lines–something I only know because Moreau Catholic has enabled me to try out just about anything, and truly hone in on my passion.
by Ann
At Moreau Catholic, we proudly belong to a community that has championed social justice and service for over 50 years. Grounded in the Holy Cross tradition of “People with Hope to Bring,” our commitment is woven into everything we do. Our students actively engage in a wide range of service opportunities—from tutoring young students and providing care packages in San Francisco’s Tenderloin District, to serving meals at St. Anthony Foundation and supporting clinics for the sick. Moreau Catholic offers dozens of school-sponsored initiatives that empower students to confront some of today’s most pressing social issues.
In the summer of 2024, our Mariners embarked on transformative experiences:
On June 2-6, the Holy Cross Immersion program celebrated 25 years of impactful direct service, fostering intentional community living, and creating spaces for meaningful dialogue and action. This year’s immersion, hosted by St. Francis High School in Mountain View, brought together our Mariner leaders from Campus Ministry, Social Justice Leadership, and the Student Athletic Council.
Students from six high schools within the Moreau Province united to explore the Bay Area’s unique landscape of community organizing, delving into the social, economic, and environmental factors that shape community well-being. Through engaging discussions and hands-on activities, participants explored critical social issues impacting Bay Area residents, including those served by Martha’s Kitchen, Sacred Heart Community Service, and Animal Assisted Happiness. Our students actively promoted clean electricity, decarbonized buildings and transportation, and advocated for sustainable land use and resource management. They also empowered the community and addressed climate change by providing essential services, serving hot meals, and organizing advocacy initiatives for justice.
Additionally, on May 28-June 18, 2024 our Philippine Service Immersion Program (PSIP) welcomed its 10th cohort, sending 30 Mariners over 7,000 miles for a life-changing experience. After a 15-hour flight, they engaged in building projects and worked closely with impoverished communities and orphans, deepening their understanding of service and solidarity.
The trip was an impactful experience that allowed students to engage in hands-on service and cultural exchange. Participants raised funds to support a building project for a local parish community, contributing directly to the construction of a much-needed classroom. Through personal labor, students helped lay the foundation of the building, fostering a deep connection with the local community. The group also spent time in Tondo, Manila, where they formed meaningful relationships with orphaned children, offering care, support, and shared moments of joy. In addition to the service work, the trip included a rich cultural immersion, where students had the opportunity to engage with and learn from the local people, gaining insights into Filipino traditions, daily life, and values.
Together, we are not just part of a school; we are part of a movement committed to making a difference.
In the Summer of 2024, twelve Moreau students participated as volunteers at an English summer camp in Taiwan. Their responsibilities included serving as teaching assistants in English classes, capturing and documenting class photos, and writing detailed reports. They also took on leadership roles, guiding students through classes, cultural activities, and field trips. Additionally, they designed and facilitated daily group activities, led evening reflection sessions, and managed various discussions. The students supported the camp teachers with assigned tasks, led field trips, and planned the final farewell party, contributing to a truly meaningful and memorable experience.
Beyond their service, the students immersed themselves in Taiwan’s rich culture and breathtaking landscapes. They visited temples, learned and performed the Lion Dance, and experienced a sleepover at the National Museum of Marine Biology and Aquarium. Their adventures included exploring Taiwan’s natural beauty, such as the Shifen Waterfalls and a 4 AM sunrise hike. They biked around the picturesque Sun Moon Lake, visited a capybara sanctuary, and indulged in authentic local cuisine, including pineapple cakes, Hakka tea, and dumpling-making.
by Karen Thomas
This summer, a group of intrepid Moreau Catholic High School students traded classroom walls for European horizons, embarking on an extraordinary expedition that transformed continents into their personal classroom. From the historic streets of London to the artistic heart of Paris, the alpine heights of Switzerland to the cultural capitals of Germany and Austria, these young explorers didn’t just travel—they transformed.
Imagine standing beneath Big Ben, tracing the brushstrokes of the Mona Lisa, ascending breathtaking Alpine peaks, and experiencing Mozart’s Vienna—all before the school year begins. These students didn’t just see Europe; they experienced its soul. More than a trip, this was a transformative odyssey of cultural immersion, historical discovery, and personal growth. Each landmark, museum, and musical performance became a living lesson in global understanding.
Moreau Catholic High School welcomed home Tommy Abdenour ’08 as our new Athletic Director at the start of the school year. After graduating from Moreau Catholic, Tommy earned his Bachelor’s Degree in Sports Management from the University of Utah and a Master’s Degree in Education: Intercollegiate Athletics Leadership from the University of Washington. Tommy’s experiences include coaching college basketball, the Warrior’s NBA G League team (the Santa Cruz Warriors), and NBA 2K League.
Tommy shared his thoughts on favorite memories and his goals for Moreau Catholic athletics:
Q: What are some favorite memories from when you played sports at MCHS?
Q:What are your favorite memories from your most recent positions?
Contributed by Colleen Galloway ’77
A: My favorite memories from being a student-athlete at MCHS include competing in the NCS Playoffs. In Basketball, I was on a team that advanced past the first round, a great accomplishment for our program at that time. I was on the Boys’ Volleyball team that went backto-back as NCS champs in 2007 and 2008. In the 2007 season, we finished with a 30-5 overall record and did not lose to a Division IV team. with Tommy Abdenour ’08
A: Some of my favorite memories include going to the NCAA tournament, NBA G-League Playoffs, and winning multiple NBA 2K League Tournament Titles. While the team’s successes have been great, seeing and helping people grow and reach their dreams has been even better. Telling someone he has been called up to the NBA is a special moment I’ll cherish forever. The congratulatory hug after someone signs their first professional contract is a blessing. Seeing the growth and maturity from year to year in not only their game on the court but as a person in life is incredibly rewarding. I still have conversations with people I was with seven to ten years ago. Those conversations and connections are what I cherish the most.
Q:
What are some goals you have for Mariner athletics?
A: I want every program at Moreau Catholic to compete and advance in the NCS playoffs. We have had success recently that I want not only to sustain but also to improve
upon. I also want to keep growing the game experience for all our fans, whether that is our current families, recent alumni coming back to support their friends, older alumni who want to come back to support the Moreau community, and younger fans who might be looking at Moreau Catholic as a possible place to further their education. Our school is a special place, and excellence in athletics is a part of what makes it special. I want to help showcase Moreau Catholic to our community in the positive Holy Cross light that we all know it is.
The Fall Sports season has seen some of the excellence Tommy strives for. Six of our teams or individual athletes advanced to the NCS Tournament. For the first time in school history, our Football team won an NCS Championship, NorCal Regional Championship, and the Division 7-AA CIF State Championship! (see cover photo)
Athletics in the Fall of 2024 has been one to remember! Moreau Catholic Athletics continues to soar and reach new heights! Seven Fall programs—Football, Girls’ Water Polo, Girls’ Golf, Girls’ Tennis, Girls’ Volleyball, and Boys’ & Girls’ Cross Country—qualified for the North Coast Sectional Playoffs, a significant achievement, as it represents the highest level of high school competition in our region. We are extremely proud of all of our student-athletes, coaches, and programs for qualifying for NCS and excelling.
Not only did our Mariners qualify and compete in NCS, we thrived. Football claimed the program’s first North Coast Section Championship on November 30th, defeating Ferndale 21-10. Then, they beat Leland 42-11, winning their first CIF NorCal Regional Championship. The team completed the trifecta on December 13th, beating Lindsay 42-8 in Fullerton, CA, winning the program’s first State Title, and joining the 1992 Girls’ Basketball team as the only sports programs in Moreau Catholic’s history to win State Titles.
Girls’ Water Polo (a) reached a plateau we have never seen before. We reached the Semi-Final of NCS for the first time in Moreau Catholic history. Netra Kumar advanced to the second round of NCS as an individual with Girls’ Golf.
Three student-athletes signed their National Letter of Intent during the early signing period with the NCAA. Kellen Hampton (b) has signed with the University of Pacific Men’s Basketball. Netra Kumar (c), Girls’ Golf, will be a Don at the University of San Francisco. Marcelo Molina-Aced (d) will join the Boy’s Volleyball program with UC Santa Barbara. We wish these talented athletes all the best as they embark on their collegiate careers.
Academically, our student-athletes are the true meaning of a student-athlete and continue to excel. A total of 240 student-athletes achieved a 3.0 or higher GPA during the first quarter, with 82 earning a 4.0 or higher and another 90 earning between 3.5 or 3.99.
As Fall turns into Winter, there is true excitement within the Moreau Catholic community for all of our programs. Boys’ and Girls’ Basketball have each looked strong early on. Similarly our Boys’ and Girls’ Soccer teams already won multiple games during the infancy of the season. Rally Squad is training for their Competition Season with the National Competition in February.
Jalen Arnold
• Offensive Player of the Year (FB)
• 1st Team Offense (FB)
• 2nd Team Defense (FB)
Oliva Au & Enny Wang (Doubles)
• Honorable Mention (Tennis)
Emily Barillas
• All-League (Girls’ Cross Country )
Hassan Birchett
• 2nd Team Offense (FB)
Xander Castillo
• Honorable Mention (Boys’ WaterPolo)
Jeremiah Charles
• 1st Team Offense (FB)
Peyton Collins
• 1st Team Offense (FB)
• Honorable Mention Defense (FB)
Seth Evans
• Honorable Mention Defense (FB)
Eriq Fields
• 1st Team Defense (FB)
Nyla Francis
• 2nd Team, Girls’ Volleyball
Alina Garcia-Souvanthong
• Honorable Mention, Girls’ Water Polo
Riley Granzella
• 1st team (Girls’ Water Polo)
Netra Kumar
• All-League (Girls’ Golf)
Nola Kurtz
• 2nd Team, Girls’ Water Polo
Zavier Kwe
• Honorable Mention Offense (FB)
Makaela Luman
• 2nd Team, Girls’ Water Polo
Chanelrae Mendoza
• 2nd Team, Girls’ Volleyball
Lance Mitchell
• Honorable Mention Offense (FB)
• Honorable Mention Defense (FB)
Miles Moore
• 1st Team Offense (FB)
• 1st Team Defense (FB)
Jameson Ransburg
• 2nd Team Offense (FB)
• Honorable Mention Defense (FB)
Rhea Raj
• Honorable Mention, Girls’ Tennis
Richard Salas
• 1st Team Offense (FB)
During the pre-game of Moreau’s Homecoming game on Friday, October 18, alumni from across the decades gathered to eat, drink, and reminisce. The Tailgate took place on the President’s Patio just before the Varsity football game against San Leandro. Moreau defeated San Leandro 37 to 33 in front of an excited crowd of current students and alumni. Go Mariners!
Would you like to help plan your upcoming reunion or give input? Please contact Heather Radovich ’09 at hradovich@moreaucatholic.org!
by Colleen Shively
On December 16, 2024, the Moreau Faculty and Staff were invited into the Library & Learning Commons for a special announcement. As the LLC filled and Dr. G took the microphone, the room was silent in anticipation. After Dr. G spoke kindly of the recipient, she announced that Mr. James Hannon from the Moreau Catholic Class of 2002 received the St. Francis de Sales Teacher Award!
This prestigious award is granted to just 10 educators across the entire Oakland Diocese each year. It recognizes those who go above and beyond in their dedication to teaching in Faith, fostering student growth, and driving innovation in Catholic education.
Mr. Hannon goes well-above and beyond on his dedication to Catholic education. He is a loved faculty member, chair of the Theology Department, Cross Country coach, and board chair of his parish school.
This dedication is evident in a quote from one of Mr. Hannon’s students: “Mr. Hannon is very friendly and encourages everyone to share their thoughts. He understands his students, not just as students but as people. He actively checks in with his students and is very understanding.”
Within his letter of nomination of Mr. Hannon for his award, Mr. Peter SmithShelley, Director of Holy Cross Mission, said this, “He is an exemplary and outstanding Catholic school teacher who demonstrates a commitment to instructing students in the Faith through excellent teaching pedagogy, curriculum innovation and scaffolding, and a commitment to ensuring the all-around growth of the students in his care.”
In their nomination letter, Dr. Guneratne and Ms. Colleen Galloway ’77 added that “together we are in awe of the faithfulness, zeal, and transformational influence of this Holy Cross educator upon the future of our students and our church.”
Thank you, Mr. Hannon, for all you do for our Mariner family!
by Patrick Alparone ’00
At the start of each summer break, Heather Radovich ’09 and I begin planning for the upcoming school year by discussing the artistic direction of our theatre program. We carefully consider various factors, such as genre, acting style, and the experience level of our theatre students. A central question we always ask is, “What does our community need?” This year, we felt it was important to create something that critically examined the extraordinary cultural moment we are living in.
The Moreau Theatre Department is proud to be a member of the National New Play Network’s New Play Exchange, a dynamic and decentralized platform that enables the discovery of innovative
and contemporary works. While exploring potential productions, I encountered Trojan Barbie by Christine Evans. Although the play aligned with our goals thematically, its language and content was so inflammatory, we’d be in the national news for producing such a piece with our young theatre artists.
After reading many more plays that didn’t seem to be the right fit, I couldn’t let go of Trojan Barbie. We decided to reach out to playwright Christine Evans (pictured bottom-left in the orange sweater). After some meetings Christine was excited about the idea of creating a version more appropriate for younger artists and audiences; something that retained the sharpness and reality of
the story, while leaving some more provocative language implied instead of spoken.
The collaborative adaptation process was both challenging and rewarding for our cast and crew. Every high school theatre department is unique, shaped largely by the educators who lead it. Heather and I both come from professional theatre backgrounds, and we hold ourselves and our young theatre artists to the same high standards of excellence and commitment. This production represents an exciting milestone for our program, blending professional rigor with the creative energy of our students.
by Colleen Shively
On a momentous day in Moreau Catholic High School’s history, the school celebrated the groundbreaking of its Center for Music and Band honoring Br. Donald Blauvelt, C.S.C. and the legacy of the Holy Cross Brothers. This exciting new building, the first in 40 years, marks a new chapter for the school, with a focus on providing enhanced resources for the arts and fostering musical talent in the next generation of students.
The groundbreaking ceremony, held on Saturday, September 7th, brought together a diverse group of distinguished guests, including local leaders from the City of Hayward, state representatives from California, and members of the Oakland Diocese. The presence of these influential figures underscored the significance of this milestone, not only for Moreau Catholic but for the entire community.
Among the honored guests was The Most Reverend Michael C. Barber, Bishop of Oakland, who led the gathering in prayer. His blessing of the land symbolized the spiritual and communal support for the project, providing a sense of unity as the school moves forward with its vision for the future.
In his prayer, Bishop Barber acknowledged the importance of the arts in the life of the school, saying that the new Center would offer students a space to grow spiritually, emotionally, and intellectually, with the power of music playing a central role in their development.
At the heart of this exciting development is Moreau Catholic’s commitment to providing students with an environment where they can thrive creatively and academically. The Center for Music and Band will not only provide state-of-the-art facilities for the school’s renowned music programs but will also serve as a space for all students interested in exploring the world of music. Whether it’s band, orchestra, choir, or music technology, the new Center will offer comprehensive educational opportunities for students to develop their musical talents.
The design of the new facility will include specialized spaces for ensemble practice, individual lessons, performances, and even digital music production. The center will be equipped with the latest technology to help students explore contemporary forms of music, from digital composition to music production, ensuring they are prepared for a rapidly
evolving musical landscape.
The groundbreaking of this center speaks to a broader commitment at Moreau Catholic to support the arts as an integral part of the educational experience. Music has long been a cornerstone of the school’s identity, and this new center will provide a world-class environment for the students to continue exploring their artistic passions.
As the construction of the Center for Music and Band progresses, Moreau Catholic is filled with a deep sense of gratitude for the continued support and faith that has been shown by the entire community. The school’s leadership is excited for the future of this project and the opportunities it will bring to the students.
As the groundbreaking ceremony concluded, there was a collective sense of anticipation in the air. This new space is not just a building; it is a promise—a promise to continue offering exceptional educational experiences, to build connections, and to inspire the next generation of musicians and artists.
With a firm foundation of support and a clear vision for the future, Moreau Catholic High School is poised to become a leading force in music education and the arts for years to come.
If you would like to be a part of this legacy at Moreau Catholic, you can do so by contacting Dr. Elizabeth Berkes, Director of Advancement (eberkes@moreaucatholic.org).
Fr. Bruce Cecil, C.S.C., Br. Tom Dziekan, C.S.C., Provincial Superior, and Bishop Barber bless the grounds of Center for Music and Band.
Br. Bill Nick, C.S.C., Br. Stephen LaMendola, C.S.C., Br. Michael Winslow, C.S.C., and Tess Walker, sister of Br. Donald Blauvelt, C.S.C.†
From the left: Br. Tom Dziekan, C.S.C., Dr. Liz Guneratne, Rick L’Heureux, The Most Reverend Bishop Michael C. Barber, Maritza Ilario, Dr. Elizabeth Berkes, Colleen Galloway ’77, Terry Lee
From the left: Kim Huggett, Hayward Rotary President; Francisco Zermeño, Mayor Pro Tempore, Hayward City Council; Jorge Espinosa, Hayward Chamber of Commerce; Patrick Landeza, MCHS Director of Community Outreach and Auxiliary Programming
Dr. Andrew Currier, Superintendent of Schools, Diocese of Oakland, donning his favorite Moreau Catholic baseball cap.
Watch the timelapse video here: https://youtu.be/j1jnvOYhWzs
We have partnered with PCI (also known as Publishing Concepts) to produce an Oral History Publication for Moreau Catholic High School. Many of you have already received emails or postcards related to this project.
PCI is helping us clean up our database of contact information by sending emails/postcards out to our alumni asking you to call in and verify. For many, this will be an opportunity to update contact info with the school for the first time since graduation, but we chose to partner with them for a second reason. When you call in to verify your information, you will be asked if you want to share a story about your time as a student at Moreau. The stories they collect will be published in a book full of other alumni stories and it is available to purchase from PCI (though purchasing is not a requirement to having your story published).
If you want to call and share your story, the lines will be open until March 25, 2025, and the book will be printed in September 2025, which will coincide with Moreau’s 60th Anniversary. We’d like to invite you to share your stories with us and take part in this first of its kind project to honor the experiences and voices of our alumni.
If you want more information about the project, please visit the alumni section of Moreau’s website or reach out to Heather Radovich ’09 at hradovich@moreaucatholic.org. You can also contact the PCI customer service desk at (800) 982-1590.
Back in September, we announced the launch of Moreau Catholic’s Anchor Society! Our most dedicated and consistent donors are automatically placed in the Anchor Society when they’ve donated at least $1,965 over a 12-month period. For those who have reached that status, you have already received invitations to our first two events. We are so grateful for your support! Anchor Society members have access to exclusive seminars, events, and informational sessions focused on financial wellness and literacy, community giving, and professional networking.
Our first two financial wellness workshops took place on Zoom, one in October and one in December. The first workshop focused on what financial woes keep you up at night and the second focused on how to make the most of your charitable donations. These workshops have been and will continue to be hosted by Moreau Catholic’s financial advisors at Morgan Stanley. These experts share valuable information and answer financial wellness questions in a town hall format.
We plan to hold one more Anchor Society financial wellness workshops before the end of the 2024-25 school year, each focusing on a different topic relevant to our community:
Friday, March 7, 2025 at 12:00 PM Planning Your Legacy: Understand How to Protect Your Family’s Future
Each session will be approximately 45 minutes long and hosted via Zoom. If you are interested in joining the Anchor Society or have any questions about your giving status with Moreau Catholic, please reach out to advancement@moreaucatholic. org. We encourage everyone to take advantage of the expert knowledge available from our partners at Morgan Stanley!
Please note that this report reflect gifts made between July 1, 2023 and June 30, 2024.
Dr. Elizabeth Berkes and her father, Dr. Joseph Malancharuvil at the Groundbreaking ceremony for the Center for Music and Band.
Reflecting on the past year, I am filled with gratitude and pride in the Mariner family. Since our founding in 1965, we have built on the solid foundation the Holy Cross Brothers laid for us and donors have generously responded to the call to educate hearts and minds, build respect, bring hope, and become a family.
As part of our 60th anniversary we have reached out to our more than 14,000 alumni to conduct an oral history project. Through that project, we have collected stories from more than 1,000 alumni Mariners, and the common threads were their gratitude for the strong foundation for life they received at Moreau Catholic, the love they were shown as part of the Mariner family, and their desire to give back to current Mariners being formed and transforming the world from our corner of Mission Boulevard.
The support of our donors has allowed us to begin construction on the first new building at Moreau Catholic in 37 years. Staying true to our tradition of excellence in athletics, academics, and the arts, we have broken ground on a contemporary and professional Center for Music and Band that will elevate our students’ educational experience. By transforming this currently unused area of our campus, we can also construct upgraded batting cages and create a new outdoor gathering space for students. The new building will serve as a classroom space, a venue for performances, and various events that will benefit Mariners and our community for years to come.
Our current students know the love and support of their wider Mariner family through the transformational investments all around them at school made possible by all the donors to Moreau Catholic this year. Thank you from the bottom of our hearts for being family with us and helping us bring hope every single day!
Dr.
Elizabeth Berkes
Director of Advancement
on Monday, October, 28, 2024.
$10,000+
American Endowment Foundation
American Online Giving Foundation, Inc.
Anonymous (4)
Vinay Iyer and Rupa Balachandran
Veronica Tranlong and Sennen Carlos Century Communities, Inc.
Diamantine Family Foundation, Inc.
Mylene Dupaya ’92
Efficient Builder Technology Corporation
ESponsor Now, Inc.
Fidelity Charitable
Fremont Bank Foundation
Vikas Gupta and Anjali Atal-Gupta
Barbara and William Hemenez
Hymowitz Family Foundation
Maritza and Tim Ilario
Jennifer and Patrick Landeza
Miriam Rhew and Brian Lee
Dr. Dotty McCrea
Frances and Ruben Quilalang
Barbara and Richard Ratto
Rosie Rios ’83
Jennifer (Alejandro) ’05 and Roy Rubio ’05
Kevin Sanchez
Schwab Charitable Fund
The Shephard Family
Silicon Valley Foundation
The Anjulicia Foundation
The Joseph and Mercedes McMicking Foundation
Vanguard Charitable
Anthony Varni
$5,000+
Shelley and James Aldred
Elizabeth and Neil Archibald
Elizabeth and Andrew Berkes
Paul Besmehn
Shanthala Padar and Sudhakar Bhat
Congregation of Holy Cross, Moreau Province
Jennifer Sprinkles and Jeanine DeBacker
Fremont Bank
Google Matching Gifts Program
Elizabeth Guneratne
J. Toscano Incorporated
Junghwa and John Kim ’89
Morgan Stanley c/o CyberGrants, INC.
PayPal Charitable Giving Fund
Kenneth Pereira ’79
Noreen and Christopher Senner
Xiaosong Wang and Kunliang Zhang
$2,500+
Voltaire and Andrea Baltazar
Beth and David Baptist ’85
Shivanjali and Aniruddha Bhutkar
Aviel and Stacey Cariaso
Students from our sister city school in Funabashi, Japan spent time with our community in September. They proudly wore these polo shirts, designed by Rina Takeuchi (right).
Saovanit Wongrassamee and Paul Clark
Sylvia Colt
Milton Dong and Jena Jiang
Colleen Galloway ’77
Rama Polisetty and Ganesh Janyavula
Rocio and Alonzo Lopez
Varghese Maliekel
Geraldine McGrath
Karen McInerney
Pauline Ng and Benny Huang
Sara Prada
Dong Su and Suiping Li
John and Elaina Ten Bosch
Ron Willet ’01
Melanie Wong and Yi Peng
$1,000+
Anonymous (5)
Maria and Albeaus Bayucan
S M and Wayne Beasley
Andrea Besmehn
Thomas Bottorff ’71
Broadcom c/o CyberGrants
Edna Brooks-Henley and David Henley
Broderick Brown ’99
Dawn and David Bushong
Jeanalyn Cabrera
Eliecer Cadena and Anyela Perez
Justin and Laami Carle
Robert Caruso and Faye Clements
John and Lynn Cascone
Araceli and Walter Catalan
Julia Luk and Philip Chan
Henny Chen
Bradley Chun and Sahnybel Tan
Gregory Dannis ’72
Ron and Jan Davis
Dianne Dom
Robin and Marvin Dozier
Courtney and Matt Duke
Lednila and Carlomagno Dupaya
Lynee and Chris Durie
Jennie and James Edwards
Terry Eidson ’76
Bijan Farhangui
Kwame and Mekia Fields
Justin Firmeza ’20
John Friedrichsen ’69
Vijaya Shanti Abburu and Satheesh Gannamraju
Singh Shreya and Mohit Garodia
Marirose Gervais
Susan and Nicholas Goldware
Greater Horizons
Satjett Grewal
Hong Lu and Andrew Guidero
Kutty Prasita and Abhinav Gupta
Kristin (Graham) ’02 and Kendall Hannon ’02
Kristin (Graham) Hannon ’02
Suong and Van Hoang
Intel Foundation, AG6-601
Sophia and Charles Jeganathan
Misty and Andrew Komrowski
Steven Koneffklatt
Aaron Lan ’09
Wenschel Lan ’02
Fr. Jayson Landeza
Joan and Allen Lopez
MaryAnn and Kamran Malik
Michael McGrath ’81
Maria and Arturo Mendoza
Janet and Stephen Miller
Pura Nagrampa
Eric Newman
Joseph and Michele Niemann
Nadyne Orona
Sumara Kamarajugadda and Chaitanya Pemmaraju
Philadelphia Financial Management of San Francisco, LLC
Sally and William Philbin
Reshmi and Amal Prasad
Prince CPA Group, LLC
Susan (Promes) ’82 and Mark Haynos
Elvia Quiroga
Shreepad Ranadive and Gauri Deshmukh
Margarita and Ed Raney
Sudeepthihb Prasad and Visshwanth
Reddy
Adela and Hector Rodarte
Caroline and Federico Rodriguez
Fr. Ken Sales
Samudra and Conrad Sathianathen
Cynthia (Marquez) ’89 and Joseph Schwenger ’89
Anil and Seema Sharma
Jason Shirriff and Lisa Schwappach
Jennifer Silva ’91
Richard and Janet Smith
Peter Shelley
Catherine Stewart
Murong Li and Ping Tan
The Blackbaud Giving Fund
The Rothman Family Charitable Foundation
Think Out Loud INC.
Stephanie and Alan Torrey
United Homes Group INC.
Chris ’90 and Alva Valle
Frank Vargas ’71
Toni West
Roberta Wilma
Arden and Jolly Yambao
Tao Zhang
$500+
Anonymous (4)
Carla Adcock
Apple Matching Gifts Program
Jay Austin ’86
Catherine and Wilson Basa
John Beeson
Narciso Bernardo ’13
Caitlin Brand
Idalia Brenes
Rea and John Buendia
William and Karla Burgos
Blanche and Timoteo Canio
Kristine and Roger Caothien
Anna and Donald Chu
Isabel and Juan Cienega
Maria and Luis Cipres
Courtney Johnson Clendinen and Eugene Clendinen
Lyn Duong and Carpeenter Do
Judy and Mirabeau Edrada
Kristin (Knox) Esche ’92
Edgardo and Marie Evangelista
Deborah (Deem) Farrell ’73
Larry Fernandes ’78
Stacey (Raimondi) ’86 and Michael Ferreira
Annabelle Jose and Stanley Fontillas
David Garamella
Christina and Jose Govea
GTIS Partners, L.P.
Theresa (Bell) ’00 and James Hannon ’02
Theresa A. Hannon
Ezekiel and Marie Harvey
Darlene and Peter Hayes
Hayward Rotary Club Foundation
Enrique Henriquez
Katherine (Woelffer) Hill ’78
Brandon Hosaka
Gwen Kagaoan ’93
Karoline Maldonado ’23
Purnima Mangal
Felicia McDuffie ’83
Nichole McGowan
Andrea and Enrico Mendoza
Peggy and Alan Merriam
Microsoft Corporation
Angela and Jaime Mira
Rebecca Aced-Molina and Marco
Antonio Molina-Ocete
Ryan Murray and Ismail Mumtaj
Guadalupe and Juan Navarro
Nelson Family Foundation
Heidi and Glenn Noga ’77
Daniel O’Brien ’73
Alda and Michael O’Neill ’69
Simone and Francisco Pardorla
Robert Parker
Liliana Tejeda and Gilberto Perez
Paredes
Allison Pruitt ’92
Jonnvee and Jason Quock
Heather Radovich ‘09
Andrea (Varni) Ramiza ’84
Maria and Louis Ramos
Jan and Christine Richard
Lin and Glenn Richards
Roman Catholic Bishop of Oakland
Elsa and Juancho Ronquillo
Maureen Rudder
Salesforce
Anne Sanger-Kuzmicky ’79
Gurpinder Singh ’19
Durell Smith and Stephanie Ting
James Souza ’70
Patricia (Roark) Spillner ’75
Frances Stone
Karen Strawn
Christine and Kevin Sweeney ’72
Christina and Ryan Symons
Ann Tabora
Matthew Tominaga
Mark Toothacre
Elizabeth and Miguel Valadez
Marisa and Larry Vierra
Samantha Wainwright
Ekua and Quentin Walker
Jamila Cherry and Terrell Woodard
Ting Xu
$250+
Anonymous (6)
Jerico Abanico
Ursula Abella ’84
Tracey Adams-Bailey
Juan Ans
Harry Avila
Anthony ’73 and Linda (Felton) ’73
Bevilacqua
Annemarie and Justin Bosl
Karla and Marco Bravo
Michael Calegari ’75
Kim and Vincent Capurro ’77
Marisol Carcamo
Adam Chan ’94
Christine (Juanima) Chan ’94
Maria and Angel Chavez
Alan Chen
Connie and Joel Clark
Elaine and Robert Clark
Ira Cook, Jr. ’74
Alisha Coppa and Anthony Ferreira
Joyce and Godfrey Cosio
Hazel and Lorenz De Leon
Modesta DeLeon
Jon and Cheryl Elchico
GAP Foundation Gift Match Program
Genentech Employee Giving Program
Tricia and Brian Gonzalez
Yoshito Grippin and Martha Pena
Efrem and Melody Gross
Delfina Guerrero
Jessica Guidotti ’04
Theresa (Galloway) ’75 and Terry Hirstein
Danielle and David Holquin
Marie Wang and Tony Hsu
Sheila Huang
Heba Khoury
John Klanjac
Yew Kok and Lincy Goh
Mary Lamson
Elinor Lange
Leonardo and Sandra Lansang
Launching Fore Charity
Thu-Huong Nguyen and Duy Le
Cianna Leatherwood
Ryan Lin ’18
LMEPAC Charity Program Custodial Account
Katherine Lopez
Laurie (O’Connell) ’85 and Fred Lopez
Paul McKenna ’83
McNally Insurance Services
Maureen McNally
Mariflor Medrano ’02
Regina and Bond Ng
Lisa and Mark Pasquale ’79
Ana Patterson
Photo 360
Piper Sandler Companies
Gayle Price
Kaia Richards ’99
Luana and Cameron Ritchie
Lana Rocheford
Rocio Ross ’92
Benjamin Sacramento ’01
Dennis and Silvia Socher
Louis Spicciati and Elizabeth Justice
Robin and Mark Spillner ’73
Tacos El Rufles LLC
Annaliza and Michael Tena
Andrew Thayer
Lan Tran
Michael Tsan
David Turner ’01
Valencia Dorys and Jesus Valencia
Denise and Edward Varga
Ana and Gregory Vieira ’72
Stephen Vierra ’76
Kathryn (Eberhard) ’85 and Craig Wallace
Mary and Kenneth Williams
David Zunzanyika
Up to $249
Anonymous (10)
4 Ace Tile
Eleanor Abea
Reimius Aceret ’23
Jasmin Acuna
Rubie and Daniel Aguilar
Jon Aguilar
Varsha Alanger
Maria Albright
Michelle and Cristopher Aldridge
Patrick Alparone ’00
Susanne Altermann ’84
Ms. Alumbaugh
Maria Alvarez
Josie Alvite
David Amaral ’78
Akshyeta Amatya
Otoota Ameperosa
Celia Anaya
Sandra Anaya
Sandra Andrade
Karen Anicoche
Francis Arce
Amy Armstrong
Carolyn (Aflague) Arroyo ’89
Rafael Arroyo and Lorena Arroyo-Garcia
Cendy Ascencio
Oscar Ascencio
Ana Atienza
Jessica Avery ’99
Elease Ayala ’05
Cynthia and John Bader
Nida Baiza
Deepak Bajaj
Vinita Bajaj
Gilliane Andrea Balingit ’19
Nathan Angelo Balingit ’16
Andrew Balistreri ’71
Rex Balmedriano
Himabindu and Venkata Raghu Banda
Katherine Banks ’87 and Jason Hogrefe
Ryan Baraan
Lindsay Barry
Monica Barth
Michael and Fedilynn BasobasCacao
Arureet Bawa
Pooja Bawa and Gurvinder Singh
Katie Bence
Benjamin
Daniel Berkes
Hilda Bermudez ’27
Ezrawit Beyene
Anika Bhat ’26
Vishwanath Bhat
Diane Blackwell
Maia Boac
Carolyn Bogues ’03
Patricia Bojorquez
Bowens Family
Traivya Bradley
Mattea Branco
Anna Brannan ’88
Aila Brousseau
Anna Brown
Reanika Buendia ’22
Judy and Mike Bungarz
Ms. Denise R. Bunger ’92
Terri Cabanban
Mateia Liv Cabatic
Anne Cabello
Willie Cage
Lourdes Caldwell
Jennifer and Barry Callier
David Callier ’22
Ian Campbell
Alexandra Campos
Richard Arias and Grace Campos
Kathleen (Ferenz) Cande ’77
Doris Carcamo
Estella Cardenas
Rolf Carle
Sheila Carle
Ivan Casanova
Ann Caslin ’92
Alessandra Rebecca Castaneda ’17
Agnes and Carlos Castaneda
Mariela Castellanos
Elysse Castillo
Aaron and Glenda Castillo
Teresa Cavanaugh
Valorie Caveglia
Fr. Bruce Cecil, C.S.C.
Marisela Cervantes
Wesley Chan
Prashant Chand ’25
Tina Chaney
Darren Low and Evelina Chao
Kevin Chapman
Lindsey and Tonya Chapman
Christine Chavez ’94
Mary Chen
Carol and Thomas Chmielewski
Minnie Chan and Roy Choi
Peachy Choochan
Albert Chow
Kalea Chow
Frank Chua
Jessica Chun
Lady Claire
Anabelle Coelho ’00
Clara Coello
Mary and Stephen Coffey ’73
Joseph Cooney ’79
Cousins Cooper
Karen Corder ’78
Racquel Cordova
Maria Corpuz
Gericho Cosio ’26
Graylin Cosio ’21
Donald Cotter
Christina Cottingham
Fernando Covarrubias
Corazon Cruz
Edward Cruz ’88
Josefina Cruz
Yvonne and Rodolfo Cruz
Noah Dacumos
Peggy Daly
Teodora Datu
Annalisa David
Jerrold David
Matt David
Mayola David
Renato David
Donna and Ian Davies
Glenn Davis ’15
Frederick De Leon
Nila De Leon
Edita and Pacifico de Leon
Lizelle De Luna
Maria DeArce ’78
Paulina Del Rio and Anthony Decoteau
Diana (Straggas) DeFrance ’76
Grace Del Rosario
C. Dela Cruz
Priscilla Dela Cruz ’04
Alna DeLeon
Delia DeLeon
Fernando DeLeon
Jing DeLeon
Rowena DeLeon
Corazon Delgado
Bryan Delmar
Angela Demmel
Philip Demmel
Patricia and Robert Dengler
Sandy Derby
Cindy Devlin
David and Theresa Dias
Daniel Diaz
Jessica Dietz ’97
William P. Dillon
Sylvia Ding
Carmina Dizon
Rizpah Domingo ’90
Theresa (Young) Doty ’78
Danny Doziet
Candice Duquette
Michelle Dwyer
Heidi Dy
Dylan and Noah
Ashli Edwards
Erica Escalante
Alexis Esguerra
Celia Esquillo
Lolita and Victor Evangelista
Amanda Feldman ’13
Lisi Munayco and Raymond Fellers
Ferroudja Oussaid and Mohand Ferhati
Jannalyn Fernandez
Louella Fernandez
Paul Ferrario ’79
Christina and Gregory Fisher ’89
Valerie Fitzgerald
Judith Fonseca
Terri and Patrick Forte ’71
Annette (Martinez) Foster ’75
Susan Freitas
Genevieve Gacho
Colleen Arnold and Gregory Galati
Kat Galinato
Cherie Galvan ’93
Liz Garcia
Michael Garcia and Marimel Maullon
Vanessa Garcia
Shivi Garg ’24
Irma Garza
Robert Gatrell
Sherri Gierer
Lexy Gloria
Lyndia Gloria
Beverley Goede and Beverley Goede
Paula Gogin
Michelle and Gary Gongwer
Joseph Gonzales ’81
Luis Gonzales
Eswin and Melissa Gonzalez
Karen Goodshaw
Scarlet Gordon
From the left: VAPA Assembly, Winter Band Concert: A Mariner
Mambo Christmas, Winter
Choral Concert: Dark Night, Bright Lights, Winter Dance Concert: On, Dancer!
Ellie St. Andre Gould ’77
Lisa (Ivaldi) ’85 and Dino Granzella
Katie (Hansen) ‘08 and Ben Greenbaum ’00
Feliza Gregorio
Margaret T. Grier
Kayla Griffin-Smith ’09
Alfredo Grulich ’94
Adam A. Grzybicki
Molly Gudino
David Guerra ’78
Carmen Guerrero
Rosario and Gustavo Guerrero
Michelle and Andrew Guevara
Sonia Guina
Dareen Bajada and Jeffrey Guitche
Sandeep Gupta
Heather Gutfeld
Raamona and Benjamin Gutierrez
Cecilia and Jesus Gutierrez
Jesus and Maria Gutierrez
Carolina Guzman
Phyllis and George Hall
Dorene and John Halseth
Lock Han
Maria Hartin-Swart and Christopher Swart
Charlie Harvey
Makena Harvey
Michelle (Hewitt) Harvey ’95
Mila Harvey
Tessica Harvey
David and Phuong Hathaway
Shannon Havill
Marina and David Hazelwood ’75
James Healey
Maria and Allen Heath
Cindy Hernandez
Rani Hernandez
Vanessa Hernandez
Alexander Herrera ’97
Brian Hickel ’11
Margaret K. Hickel
Jaime Hicks
Gloria and Steven Higares
Charissa Hinsz
Peter Hoang
Clara Ho-Frawley ’98
James Hogrefe
Vanessa Holcomb
Arlene Hood †
David Horowitz
Michele Horsley
GMA Hosaka
Wea Huang
Liz Huizar
Elaina Huong
Marissa Hutton
Cynthia and Satoshi Imura
Patra Indelicato
Angela Irizarry ’93
Annette Iwamoto
Michelle J
Camille Jacinto
Ms. Jacinto
Hallie Jacinto
Jeanine James
Thomas Jegaraj
Jennifer Jenkins
Luke Jia
Ashley Johnson
Margaret Johnson ’78
Mark Jones
Tracy (Cardonza) Jones ’87
Cornelia Juanima
Natalie Juhl
Arwa Aledwan and Khalil Kanawi
Rahat Katyal
Jason Kearns
Colleen Kelly
Jada Kelly ’18
Jane F. Kilzer ’73
Deborah (Cryer) King ’79
Douglas Kitani ’89
Jane (Sweeney) Knous ’85
Joanna and Spiro Kourtessis
Kristina (Sprenkel) Kress ’93
Gabriella Kreutzelman
Cynthia Kuczka
Margaret Kuzmicky
Paul Kwon
Lissa and Bob Ladouceur
Regina Lagula
Sapna Lalwani
Karen and Scott Lamson
Jean Lanctot
Susan and Carl Langhorst
Emily Le ’23
Van Le
Celeste and Michael Leary
Anita and Raul Ledesma
Christopher Lee ’90
Dennis Lee
Peter Lee
Carol Leimbach
Nicole Lek
Melissa L’Heureux ’10
Ling Li
Claudia Schreib-Li and Wenzhong Li
Yan Li
Xiaowei Zhou and Yuqing Li
Fong-Ling Liau
Frida and Peter Lising
Di Liu
Tiffany Lockett ’06
Ryan Lopez
Lynn Lowry
Marvin Luna
Anh Luong
Thanh Luong
Amanda MacDowell
David Macie
Charles Maduell ’71
Mahathi and Rachana
David Maldonado ’26
Emily Maldonado
Ephraim Mallari
Regina (Herce) ’98 and Patrick Manansala ’98
Megan (Turco) Manrique
Kimberly (Bercovitz) ’92 and Keith Mansfield
Kelly Chock-Mao and Francis Mao
Joanne Marchi-Yegge
Sue Ann Marinas
Louise and Gary Marks
Amanda Martinez
Elizabeth Martinez
Laura Martinez
William Martinez
MJ Massar
Monica Mathews ’10
Matic Family
Fredelida Mavar
MBK Foundation
Nela McCrary
Chandra McDuffie
Andrey and Clarence McDuffie
Leilani McDuffie
Sinaiah V. McDuffie ’22
Llona McGriff
Geoffrey McLennan ’71
Cheryl (Baglietto) Meares ’75
Laura (Lombard) Medina ’78
Chanelrae Mendoza ’26
Roen Mendoza ’27
Danamer Mercado
Debbie Meron
Dylan Mine and Clair Segui
Anita Mires
Pamela Mitchell
Masao Miyamoto and Linda LovgrenMiyamoto
John Mogyorodi
Mojo Family
Gabriel Montes
Moody’s Foundation
Megan Moore ’94
Jennifer and Edwin Morales
Ramon Morales
Michelle Morales-Patawaran
Leslie Moran and Barry Winfield
Cynthia and Joseph Morici
Edward Moyer
John Mulhern
Rachel Munoz
Marissa Nadjarian
Maryjane Navarro
Cai Navarrp
Autumn Negron
Amanda Nguyen
Annabel Nguyen
Lavon Nguyen
Skyelar Nguyen
Mary Nieves
Ana Nino
Jazelle Nono ’98
Susan and Donald Nunes
Sandy Nunes
Henry Oberman ’82
Ripple Oka
Marmela Olimp
Katelyn Olsen ’17
Kristen Onate ’24
One World SDF
Annie Ortiz
Jessica Osterdock
Asavari Otawkar
Anthony Ovamar
Imelda and Stuart Pace
Lorelyn Padojino
Pagobo Family
Trish Palmeri
Sharvari and Vikram Pamarthi
Justin Paras ’98
Kristen Parker
James Patterson
Madeline Peligrino
Lucia and Gustavo Pena
Martin Pena
Zahira Pena
Maricar and Arnold Penaroyo
Lauri Perdue
Elijah Perez ’21
Ellis Perez
Leticia Perez
Jody and Joe Perry
Tracy Phal ’93
Huyen Pham
Walter Piagentini
Irene Pina
Yolanda and Fernando Pineda
PJA Jacinto Family
Natalie (Huaman) ’09 and Jason Plankenhorn
Tesarina Pohahau
Sue Porter
Kian Pour-Khorshi
Atish and Naleen Prasad
Elizabeth and Ratish Punnoose
Amandeep Purewal
Shema Quijano
Laurie Radovich
Summer Raine
Ajithkumar Gopalakrishnan and Shobie Ramakrishnan
Juana and Ignacio Ramirez
Errol Ramos ’90
Gilbert Ramos
Henry Ramos
Jalen Ramos
Joy Ramos
Tatiana Ramos ’25
A.P. Spanish taught basic Spanish to the St. Clement K-2nd graders through games and activities.
Jean and Mark Rataczak ’72
Scott Rea
Austin Reaker
Alexandra Rae Rebosura ’14
Ben Reg
Mr. Davin Remington ’97 and Michelle Durand
Evangeline and Simon Reyes
Pen and Terrance Robertson
Paula Robinson
Tonia Robinson
Abraham and Cindy Rocha
Michael Rodrigues
Mike Rodrigues
Antonio Rodriguez
Aidan Romero
Arlene Ronquillo
Benjamin Rosenfield
Eric Ross
Edwin Round and Melody McHan-Round
Claudia Roy
Nila Roy
Tatiana Rubin
Samantha S
Telly and Benjamin Sacramento
Dharam Salwan
Corinna Sanding ’14
Maria and Roger Sanding
B. Santos ’24
Nikki Santos
Johann A. Sathianathen
Amit Saxena and Pallavi Otawkar
Mildred Scarber
Amy and Jason Schwartz
LaSheon Scott
Arvin Segui
Ester Segui
Hyra Segui
JF Segui
Wilma Segui
Edwin Seguil
Tyler Senner ’26
Vanessa Serna ’01
Maria Serpa
Korey and Shetia Sewell
Ludy Shaheen
Nidhi and Amit Sharma
Sita Sharma
Christine and Roy Shiba
Cecilia and Steven Shih
Tom Shih ’85
Elenita and Eduardo Siapno
Kristin Silva ‘96
Donna Sims
Evangeline and Franco Sinay
Amandeep and Mony Singh
Virginia (St. Andre) Sire ’74
Pramod and Archana Sirur
Francis Siu
Sharon Slater-Oberman
Maggie Smith
Jenny Fu and Bryan So
Jack Socher
Gina Solon
Kristine Solon
Hutoxi and Jamshed Sopariwalla
Edward Soriano
Connie and Edward Soriano
Cindy Soto
Andre Spikes
Danisha Spikes
Rick Spinelli
St. Edward School
Beree Stevens
Margaret Stevens ’84
Trish Stoner
George Straggas ’78 and Janet Straggas
Dee Dee Summers
Michelle (O’Hara) Sumpter ’93
Christina Sun
Ing-Shan and June-Ti Sun
David Suzuki
Malissa Swanson
Shawn Swanson
Lawrence and Nicole Sweeney
Marianne and Wilson Talaugon
Talloo Family
Fitzblain Tamayo
Lourdes Tan
Norma Tanayo
Mary Ann (Santos) Tancuan ’91
Erik Tapia
Alejandra Tapia Quintana
Elias and Liliane Tarabay
Vivian Teleaga
Margaret (Andaya) Thomas ’87
Nyssa Thomas ’99
Michelle (Raimondi) ’85 and Jim Thompson
Mahdere Asefa and Anteneh Tirusew
Tisbest Philanthropy
Michael Tobler
Christine Toribio
Michael Torio
Brenda Torres
Christopher Torres
Veronica Torres
Jayme and Jesus Toscano
So Tran
Son Tran
Vy Tran
Sophie Trascher
Estrella Trinidad
Carol Trotter
United Way of the Bay Area
Kevin Uriart
Sheila Uriarte
Cristine Valdez and Abercio Dispo
Yamel Valdez
Lilian Vengco
Millie Vergara
Hiya Verma ’23
Maria Vieira
Andres Viernes
Liezi and Matt Villacarte
Eileen Villamil
Crystal Vinuya
Jenny Viray-Gomez and Rommel Gomez
Vishal & Aarti
Kimchi Nguyen and Dan Vo
Ursula and Hao Vu
Belle Wade
Peter and Josette Walian
Robert and Kirstin Walker
Lourdes Wallace
Jerous Walton
Jue Wang
Dani Ward
Dana (King) Wark ’76
Ella and Chris Watson
Wyatt Watts
Richard Wearne
Denise Weathers-Solis
Nolan Weinberg
Lorraine and Ronald Wenzler
David White
Karen Whittaker ’77
Adrieanna Williams
Ziyon Williams ’27
Debra and James Willis
Kimberly (Manifesto) Windsor ’92
Kathryn Winkler
Br. Michael Winslow, C.S.C.
Tom and Joanna Woelffer
Susana Wong
Cherie Woo
Sharon Woo
Elizabeth and Steve Woodall ’83
Wooley Family
Eric Wu
Xerox Corporation
Sally Xie
Valentina Yaina
Rodolfo Yambao
Jinping Yao and Zhiyuan Wang
Barbara (Brunelli) Young ’74
Shireen Zahniser
Maria Zamora-Beltran
Elizabeth and Adolfo Zapata
Carey Zavala
Madeline Zavala
Fan Zeng and Yu Liu
Elizabeth (Morales) Zepeda ’03
Francisco and Elizabeth Zermeno
Frances (Erwin) ’81 and Eugenio
Zertuche ’83
Wanlu Zhou
Michelle and Dennis Zorilla
1969
John Friedrichsen
Michael O’Neill
1970
James Souza
1971
Andrew Balistreri
Thomas Bottorff
Patrick Forte
Charles Maduell
Geoffrey McLennan
Frank Vargas
1972
Mark Rataczak
Gregory Vieira
1973
Tony Bevilacqua
Stephen Coffey
Deborah Farrell
Jane Kilzer
Daniel O’Brien
Arthur Songey
Mark Spillner
1974
Ira Cook
Virginia Sire
Barbara Young
1975
Michael Calegari
Annette Foster
David Hazelwood
Theresa Hirstein
Cheryl Meares
Patricia Spillner
1976
Diana (Straggas) DeFrance
Terry Eidson
Timothy Morrisroe
Stephen Vierra
Dana Wark
1977
Kathleen Cande
David Capurro
Vincent Capurro
Colleen Galloway
Eleanor Gould
Glenn Noga
Karen Whittaker
1978
David Amaral
Karen Corder
Maria DeArce
Theresa Doty
David Guerra
Katherine Hill
Margaret (Molly) Johnson
Laura Medina
George Straggas
1979
Joseph Cooney
Paul Ferrario
Deborah King
Anne Sanger-Kuzmicky
1981
Joseph Gonzales
Michael McGrath
Paul Selfa
Larry Vierra
Frances Zertuche
1982
Henry Oberman
Susan Promes-Haynos
1983
Felicia McDuffie
Paul McKenna
Steve Woodall
1984
Ursula Abella
Susanne Altermann
Andrea Ramiza
Margaret Stevens 1985
David Baptist
Lisa Granzella
Laurie Lopez
Tom Shih
Michelle Thompson
Kathryn Wallace 1986
Jay Austin
Stacey Ferreira 1987
Katherine Banks
Tracy Jones
Monica Slivinsky
Margaret Thomas
1988
Anna Brannan
Edward Cruz
1989
Carolyn Arroyo
Gregory Fisher
John Kim
Douglas Kitani
Joseph Schwenger
1990
Rizpah Domingo
Christopher Lee
Errol Ramos
Chris Valle
1991
Jennifer Silva
Mary Ann Tancuan
1992
Denise Bunger
Ann Caslin
Mylene Dupaya
Kimberly Mansfield
Allison Pruitt
Rocio Ross
Kimberly Windsor
1993
Cherie Galvan
Angela Irizarry
Gwen Kagaoan
Kristina Kress
Omar Morales
Tracy Phal
Michelle Sumpter
1994
Christine Chan
Christine Chavez
Alfredo Grulich
Megan Moore
1995
Michelle Harvey
1996
Kristin Silva
1997
Jessica Dietz
Alexander Herrera
Elizabeth Huizar
Davin Remington
1998
Clara Ho-Frawley
Patrick Manansala
Jazelle Nono
Justin Paras
1999
Jessica Avery
Broderick Brown
Kaia Richards
Nyssa Thomas
2000
Patrick Alparone
Anabelle Coelho
Ben Greenbaum
2001
Benjamin Sacramento
Vanessa Serna
David Turner
Ron Willet
2002
Kristin Hannon
James Hannon
Kendall Hannon
Wenschel Lan
Mariflor Medrano
2003
Carolyn Bogues
Elizabeth Zepeda
2005
Elease Ayala
Roy Rubio
2006
Tiffany Lockett
2007
Anonymous
2008
Katie Greenbaum
2009
Anonymous
Kayla Griffin-Smith
Aaron Lan
Natalie Plankenhorn
Heather Radovich
2010
Melissa L’Heureux
Monica Mathews
2011
Brian Hickel
2013
Narciso Bernardo
Amanda Feldman
2014
Alexandra Rebosura
Corinna Sanding
2015
Glenn Davis
2016
Nathan Balingit
2017
Alessandra Castaneda
Katelyn Olsen
2018
Jada Kelly
Ryan Lin
2019
Gilliane Balingit
Gurpinder Singh
2020
Justin Firmeza
2021
Graylin Cosio
Elijah Perez
2022
Reanika Buendia
David Callier
Sinaiah McDuffie
2023
Reimius Aceret
Emily Le
Hiya Verma
2024
Shivi Garg
Kristen Onate
B. Santos
The John and Mary Crone Memorial Scholarship
Barbara and William Hemenez
Faculty/Staff Scholarship
Colleen Galloway ’77
Ben Greenbaum ’00
Kristin (Graham) Hannon ’02
Maria Heath
William and Monica Hannon Memorial Scholarship
Kristin (Graham) ’02 and Kendall Hannon ’02
Kevin R. McCarty Memorial Scholarship
Susanne Altermann ’84
Janet Pessagno and Lopez
Family Memorial
Efficient Builder Technology
Corporation
Hymowitz Family Foundation
Philadelphia Financial Management of San Francisco, LLC
Schwab Charitable Fund
The Anjulicia Foundation
Harry A. Avila
John Beeson
Century Communities, Inc.
Fidelity Charitable
GTIS Partners, LP
Elinor Lange
Joan and Allen Lopez
Cynthia and Joseph Morici
Nelson Family Foundation
Prince CPA Group, LLC
Christine and Roy Shiba
Frances Stone
United Homes Group INC.
Mary and Kenneth Williams
Kathryn Winkler
The Bernie Puccini Scholarship
Beth and David Baptist ’85
Donna and Ian Davies
Jaime Hicks
Maritza and Tim Ilario
Megan (Turco) Manrique
The Quilalang Family Scholarship
Frances and Ruben Quilalang
The Charlene and John Raimondi Memorial Scholarship
Sandra Donahue
Stacey (Raimondi) ’86 and Michael Ferreira
Janet and Stephen Miller
Michael Reichling
Michelle (Raimondi) ’85 and Jim Thompson
The Laura and Diane Ratto Scholarship
Barbara and Richard Ratto
The Shih-Ying Deng Band and Orchestra Scholarship
Wenschel Lan ’02
Aaron Lan ’09
The Spirit of Curiosity Scholarship
Samudra and Conrad Sathianathen
Stefan Sathianathen ’16
Br. Gary Stone, C.S.C. Memorial Scholarship
Colleen Galloway ’77
The Guadalupe Rios Memorial Scholarship
Rosie Rios ’83
In Memory of Bernie Puccini
Donna and Ian Davies
Jaime Hicks
Maritza and Tim Ilario
Megan (Turco) Manrique
In Memory of Garry Francis
Nagrampa
Pura Nagrampa
In Memory of George and Betty Straggas
Diana (Straggas) DeFrance ’76
Rick and Jeannie L’Heureux
Jennifer and Patrick Landeza
In Memory of Rall Hall ’71
Monica Barth
Katie Bence
Diana (Straggas) DeFrance ’76
Bryan Delmar
Cindy Devlin
Phyllis and George Hall
Carol Leimbach
MJ Massar
Marissa Nadjarian
Mark Toothacre
Andrew Balistreri ’71
Anthony ’73 and Linda (Felton) ’73 Bevilacqua
Donald Cotter
Terri and Patrick Forte ’71
Susan and Nicholas Goldware
Mark Jones
Katherine Lopez
Barbara and Charles Maduell ’71
Ephraim Mallari
Geoffrey McLennan ’71
Benjamin Rosenfield
Patricia (Roark) Spillner ’75
Frank Vargas ’71
Nolan Weinberg
In Honor of Patrick Landeza
Nadyne Orona
In Honor of Ted Newton
Mylene Dupaya ’92
Justin Ian Firmeza ’20
Vikas Gupta and Anjali Atal-Gupta
Jennifer and Patrick Landeza
Veronica Tranlong and Sennen Carlos
Miriam Rhew and Brian Lee
Maria and Albeaus Bayucan
Amanda (Posey) Arguello ’09
Geraldine McGrath
Vinay Iyer and Rupa Balachandran
Monique Cole-Shephard and Kent Shephard
In Honor of Craig and Hathryn Wallace
Fong-Ling Liau
We are incredibly grateful for all of the gifts our Mariner family has generously given since July 1, 2024, and we look forward to recognizing these gifts in future reports. Additionally, while every effort has been made to ensure accuracy, we recognize that mistakes do happen. Please contact Colleen Kelly, Stewardship Officer, if there is an instance where information is inaccurately reported so that we can correct the mistake: advancement@moreaucatholic.org. Thank you!
Mayor Mark Salinas took a selfie with the Football team in the bus during the State Championship send-off on Thursday, Dec. 12th. They also got an escort to the freeway by Hayward PD.
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Brad Faria has authored a new book called Stories - A Personal Narrative and it was published in August of 2024! This book not only features stories of Brad’s life growing up in the Bay Area, but also focuses on his time at Moreau. Brad’s autobiographical collection of tales will take you on literal twists and turns through his life and love of drag racing. Stories is available to purchase on Amazon and also can be downloaded for the Kindle.
As has been tradition for many years, members of the Class of 1972 (A) attended an Oakland A’s game on August 22, 2024. They enjoyed the game from a suite on the 3rd base line as the Athletics beat the Tampa Bay Rays 3-1. Sadly, this is the last year that this gathering will happen at the Coliseum with the A’s moving to Las Vegas, but these Mariners will surely find a new tradition to stay connected!
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Congratulations to Allison (Davis) Davidson (B), TMG Partners, for being named one of the five BOMA International Rising Star for 2024. Allison has been an active member of BOMA OEB since 2021. She graduated from our Leadership Academy in 2021, she has served as the Stakeholder Engagement Workgroup Lead for the past two years. In 2023, Allison received BOMA Oakland/East Bay’s Shining Star and Outstanding Principal Member of the Year. Allison joined the BOMA OEB leaders at the BOMA International Conference in July in Philadelphia as our Emerging Professional Scholarship Winner. Please join us in congratulating Allison on her 2024 BOMA International Rising Star Award.
’15 Jasmyn Fletcher (C) is now the Catering and Conference Services Manager at Hotel Valencia Santana Row—the same place where she attended one of her proms during her time at Moreau. It’s truly a full circle moment for her to return to such a meaningful venue, this time in a professional role, and Jasmyn is grateful for how her experiences at Moreau have helped shape her journey.
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After graduating, Gilliane Balingit (D) attended two fashion institutes and found herself back in Hayward to graduate with an Associate’s degree! She’s so proud of how much she has grown from the trials and tribulations of finding herself. Who knew that all she needed was her family and community?
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Peirong Ding (E): WOW, the four years of college went by so quickly and waking up in the morning everyday still feels like I just graduated from Moreau yesterday, what a memory! I just graduated from UW-Seattle with a BA majoring in Education, Communities and Organization last month. Next step of my journey will be going back to California and attending the USC Master in Teaching program to get my Masters and obtain my preliminary teaching credential. Maybe one day I can be back at Moreau as a teacher :)
Corrections and Clarifications to the Summer 2024 Vector
We would like to correct and clarify pieces of information that were included in this issue:
’73Pictured here are members of the Sommer Family: Taylor ’27, Jim ’73, and Jenny ’02. In our Alumni Wave section, we incorrectly printed that Taylor is the daughter of Angela ’00. We would like to apologize to Jim, Jenny, Angela, and Taylor for the error and want to acknowledge the Sommer Family as the first to have three generations of Mariners!
In addition, Roger Quezada ’88 was incorrectly listed as a member of the Class of 1980 in the “In Memoriam” section. We continue to send prayers to Roger’s family and the families of all other Mariners who have passed.
Michael Berman ’09
Mark Camarena ’86
William (Bill) Cecil father of Fr. Bruce Cecil, C.S.C., Faculty Anthony Chavez ’73
Lesli Griffiths ’88
William Heinlein father of Julia ’83, Jayna ’84, Donovan ’87, Jodene ’90 and father-in-law of John Dunphy ’89
Enrique G. Juanima father of Monica (Juanima) Lantican ’87, Christine (Juanima) Chan ’94, father-in-law of Adam Chan ’94, and grandfather of Emmalyn ’24 and Sydney ’26
Monica Louie ’00
Gary Medeiros ’73
Joanna Nelson ’87
Edward J. Silva ’71
Francis Smith ’76
Jean Tominaga grandmother of Matthew Tominaga, Staff
Carla Torres ’73
Paul M. Varacalli ’78
Joseph Virzi father of Valentina ’28
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