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Connections A Publication for the Community of Providence High School
Spring 2011
Providence High School
YOU BELONG HERE.
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Letter From the Interim Head of School
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ear Friends of Providence,
“Elevator Pitch” is a term used by marketing consultants to convey in succinct ways the salient features of a product or service. The term derives from a possible, unexpected, meeting (in this instance, in an “elevator”) between a representative of that service or product, and a potential client. The “pitch” is what the representative provides the interested bystander. Recently, Providence High School’s faculty and staff were provided the outcomes of a survey accomplished by a firm specializing in a school’s constituents’ perceptions. A sampling of parents, some alumni, and staff was undertaken to learn more fully how each group perceives Providence High School. The outcomes became the basis for our particular elevator pitch, and results in a branding of our school for publicity or marketing purposes. For the potential student, we would ask, or state, the following:
How would you benefit by enrolling at Providence? First, you can participate in multi-year focus programs in Medical & Healthcare, Media, and Technology- three of the most dynamic industries on our planet. Second, the diversity of our courses, from the Performing Arts to AP Economics, will enable you to find out what makes your heart beat just a little bit faster. Third, we’ll equip you with the knowledge, Christian values, self-confidence, and perseverance to succeed in the college of your choice, and wherever your personal journey leads you. Our graduates make a real difference in the world – as leaders; as thinkers; as problem-solvers, as citizens. We are curious about how you are going to change the world. Aren’t you?
We tell our students, “You Belong Here.” From their very first day of school, we will invite your children to just be themselves, and we will accept them for who they are.
How will your children benefit by coming to Providence? First, your child can participate in multi-year focus programs in Medical & Healthcare, Media, and Technology – three of the most dynamic industries on our planet. Second, the diversity of our courses, from the Performing Arts to AP Economics, will enable your children to safely find out what makes their hearts beat just a little bit faster. Third, we will equip your children with the knowledge, Christian values, self-confidence, and perseverance to succeed in the college of their choice, and wherever their personal journey may lead them. Providence High School’s graduates make a real difference in the world – as leaders; as thinkers; as problem-solvers, as citizens. We are curious about how your children are going to change the world. Aren’t you? I encourage you to consider Providence High School for your children. You will not regret it, and neither will they. These are our “elevator pitches.” I believe they are compelling, and I look forward to your help in building our Providence community. Yours in Providence, Michael E. Collins Interim Head of School
Come to Providence. You belong here.
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Providence High School 511 South Buena Vista Street Burbank, CA 91505 (818) 846-8141 www.providencehigh.org Administration Mr. Mike Collins, Interim Head of School Mr. Vic LeBreton, Vice Principal, Discipline & Student Activities Mrs. Claire Hickey, Dean of Studies Mr. Reece Talley, Dean of Faculty Board of Regents Mrs. Sue Georgino, Chair Mr. James Sartoris, Vice Chair Mrs. Cathleen Reuter, Secretary Mr. Joseph Adney Mr. Ken Coopman Ms. Pam Corradi Msgr. Robert Gallagher Mr. Carlos George ‘84 Sister Mary Hawkins, SP Mr. Michael Madden Mrs. Shelley Rizzotti Sister Colleen Settles, OP Mr. Mitchell Thomas Mr. Paul Vitello Emeritus Members: Mr. Bobken Amirian Dr. Richard Anderson Sister Lucille Dean, SP Mr. Michael Hastings Mr. Richard Messer Mr. Vincent Stefano, Jr. Parent Executive Committee Mrs. Gabrielle Guttry, President Mrs. Marla L’Angelle, Co-Vice President Mrs. Alicia Pinkley, Co-Vice President Mrs. Belinda Calderon, Secretary Mr. Carlo Ravancho, Treasurer Mr. Joe Adney, Board of Regents Liasion Mrs. Stella Mones, Hospitality Mr. Ed Salero, Hospitality Mrs. Johanna Bartmus, Sports Mrs. Stacie Plunkett, Wine Tasting Fundraiser Pioneer Connections is published by the Advancement Office at Providence High School. For questions or comments about this publication, or if you would like to contribute to Providence High School, please contact: Mr. Paul Kaminski Director of Advancement (818) 846-8141 x402 paul.kaminski@providencehigh.org Mrs. Vickie Bagwell Director of Development (818) 846-8141 x403 vickie.bagwell@providencehigh.org
In This Issue... Pioneer Announcements
Announcement of New Head of School 4 Passing of Sr. Renate Hayum, SP 5 Dean of Faculty Honored 6 2011 Gala 7
Pioneer News & Achievements Student Film to Be Screened at Film Festival
8 Students Run LA Marathon 8 Warner Bros. Representatives Speak to Seniors 8 Media Focus Speakers’ Program 9 Students Attend Annie Awards 9 Senior Earns Girl Scout Gold Award 10 “Teens Are M.A.D.” 10
Athletic Department News
Boys’ Basketball Player Breaks Records Girls’ Soccer Team Makes History Girls’ Basketball Team Clenches League Title Teams Qualify for CIF Awards
Pioneer Tracks 12 Incoming Freshmen Scholarship Recipients 13 Fall Semester Honor Roll 14 Media Students Honored at Inaugural Film Fest 16 Students Participate in LA Brain Bee 17 Visit to Shriner’s Hospital for Children 18 Students Learn New Surgical Technology 19 “Livers and Spines and Eyes, Oh My!” 20 Reminisce
Reunion Photos: class of 1975 21 Alumni Council Letter 22 Reunion Information 22 Alumnotes 23
Mrs. Susan Yee Advancement Assistant (818) 846-8141 x410 susan.yee@providencehigh.org
Advancement Department News
Mrs. Kathy Nelson Alumni Relations (818) 846-8141 x408 kathy.nelson@providencehigh.org
Patrons
Mrs. Allison Hastings Knowles ‘99 Assistant Advancement Director, Communications allison.knowles@providencehigh.org
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Letter from Director 24 Planned Giving Information 25 Science Building Update 25 Providence Fund Donors 26 Let Us Pray 30
Spring Concert Information
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Mr. Joe Sciuto Named New Head of School
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the students, and I saw a very dedicated and talented faculty and staff,” he said.
Mr. Sciuto, currently principal of the upper school program at The Buckley School in Sherman Oaks, will take his new position July 1 as head of school at Providence High. He replaces Mr. Michael Collins, Interim Head of School.
Mr. Sciuto has been with The Buckley School since 2000, where he served in various capacities, including seven years as principal of the upper school. Previously he was a dean at Campbell Hall School in North Hollywood. At both campuses he taught literature and composition, among other courses. Mr. Sciuto also coached baseball and basketball at Campbell Hall.
fter a thorough process, the Providence High School community is pleased to announce that Mr. Joe Sciuto, a longtime educator and San Fernando Valley native, has been named as the new Head of School of Providence High School.
“Joe is exactly what we were looking for in a new head of school,” said Sister Colleen Settles, OP, chief mission integration officer for Providence Health & Services and the health system’s administrative liaison to the high school. “He offers the perfect balance of administrator, leader and student advocate. The students, as well as the mission and values of Providence High School, will be in good hands with Joe.” “I went to Catholic school for 12 years and the opportunity to work in the Catholic community was a big pull for me,” Mr. Sciuto said. “I’m very much an advocate of Catholic education and extremely impressed with Providence High.” Mr. Sciuto said he was especially impressed with the students he met when visiting the Providence campus. “I spent some time in their classes. I really enjoyed
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He grew up in Northridge where he attended Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic School, and later Bishop Alemany High School in Mission Hills. He earned his bachelor’s degree in English with a teaching option from California State University, Northridge, and his master’s degree in American Studies from Pepperdine University. Mr. Sciuto, a father of two, is active in his Woodland Hills church, serves on the board of directors of his sons’ Little League organization, and enjoys outdoor sports.
Providence Mourns the Loss of Sister Renate Hayum, SP
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or this God is our God for ever and ever; he will be our guide even to the end.
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t is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Sr. Renate Hayum, SP, who died on Thursday, January 27, 2011 at St. Joseph Residence in Seattle, Washington at 80 years of age, after 25 years as a Sister of Providence. Sr. Renate was the only child born to Henry and Ellen (Oppenheimer) Hayum in T端ebingen, Germany on January 29, 1930. Her father was an attorney. In 1938, the family immigrated to the United States. She and her parents moved to Olympia, Washington in 1939 and then to Seattle where her father took classes to become a Certified Public Accountant. Her mother worked as a sales clerk. She became a citizen of the United States on March 27, 1944. She entered the Sisters of Providence on August 22, 1986, made her first profession on August 15, 1988, and professed her final vows on June 13, 1992. Her academic accomplishments include: Public schools throughout elementary grades; Franklin High School, Seattle, WA-1948; Reed College, Portland, Oregon for two years; B.A., Business Administration, majoring in Accounting, University of Washington, Seattle, WA -1952; M.L.S., Library Science, University of Washington-1968.
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Her ministry assignments include: Auditor, Army Post Exchange Service, San Francisco, CA1952-1954; Accounting Positions, New York/ New Jersey-1954; Editorial Assistant, Monsignor John M. Oesterreicher, Director of the Institute of Judaeo-Christian Studies, Seton Hall University, South Orange, NJ, 1954-1965; Reference Librarian and Administration, Seattle Public Library, Seattle, WA, 1968-1987; Accounts Representative, Business Office, Providence Seattle Medical Center (Providence Medical Center), Seattle, WA, 9/87-5/88; Office Assistant, Providence Seattle Medical Center, Seattle, WA, 5/88-4/89; Research Assistant, Provincial Offices, Seattle, WA, 5/885/89; preparation for Philippine Sector, Seattle, WA, 5/89-6/89; preparation for Philippine Sector, Maryknoll Cross Cultural Training Program, Moraga, CA, 6/89-8/89; Librarian, Sisters of Providence Residence, Manila, Philippines, 10/89-01/91; Assistant to Provincial Secretary, Provincial Offices, Seattle, WA, 2/91-6/92; Librarian, Providence High School, Burbank, CA, 1992-2003; Team Member, Administration, Providence High School, Burbank, CA, Fall 2003-June 2007. She loved classical music and reading. Sr. Renate is preceded in death by her parents. She is survived by an aunt and uncle, two cousins, and her community of the Sisters of Providence. Memorial contributions may be made in her memory to the Sister Renate Hayum, SP Scholarship Fund at Providence High School, 511 South Buena Vista Street, Burbank, CA 91505. For more information, please contact Vickie Bagwell at Vickie.Bagwell@ providencehigh.org.
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MR. REECE TALLEY HONORED BY CLOSE UP FOUNDATION Talley has been organizing Close Up programs time and again, for 17 years, along with his wife, and fellow faculty member at Providence, Mrs. Celeste Talley, who has accompanied Talley and the students on the program for 15 years. Each year, the Talleys work with their junior class to provide them with this inspirational academic opportunity. This year they traveled with 38 students to the nation’s capital for a Close Up program which featured interactive lessons and workshops, meetings with insiders and political pundits, and a day on Capitol Hill day. Over the last two decades, 818 students have participated from Providence, and close to 1500 from Burbank; Burbank City Council assists with funding a portion of the Close Up tuition for each student who resides in Burbank, including students at John Burroughs and Burbank High.
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r. Reece Talley, Dean of Faculty, was recognized for his dedication to Close Up Foundation and their programs on Wednesday, February 23rd in Washington, DC. As part of their 40th anniversary, Close Up is awarding teachers who have shown exceptional service to the youth of their communities through annual participation in Close Up’s week-long civic education programs. President and CEO of Close Up, Mr. Tim Davis, presented Talley with a flag flown over the U.S. Capitol Building in his honor. "We are pleased to honor Mr. Talley for his many contributions and commitment to his students, Providence High School and Close Up Foundation. Mr. Talley and other educators like him are an inspiration to all of us at Close Up and all those who care about civic education, the health of our schools and communities, and the strength of our democracy," said Davis.
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Founded in 1971, Close Up Foundation is a nonprofit educational institution that informs and inspires young people to become engaged and active citizens. Close Up fulfills its mission by providing challenging, curriculum-based programs for students and teachers in Washington, DC. Using the nation's capital as a living classroom, participants get a "close up" view of government and democracy in action. These programs are aligned with state standards for civics, and known for having a positive impact on student attitudes about citizenship. Close Up additionally provides educators with valuable insight to take back to classrooms nationwide. Student scholarships are available from Congress and administered through the U.S. Department of Education, and college credit is available for high school students through the University of Virginia. Space is still available in the program for this school year.
2011 Gala
Providence High School
Cordially invites you to the
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Celebrating our school ‌celebrating our community Honoring
Rafael Vega and Woodbury University Saturday, April 9, 2011
Lakeside Golf Club 4500 Lakeside Drive, Toluca Lake 5:30 p.m. - Reception and Silent Auction 7:00 p.m. - Dinner, Live Auction, and Dancing to the Sounds of Night Flight
Evening Attire RSVP by March 18, 2011 Visit our Online Auction at http://www.biddingforgood.com/ProvidenceHigh All proceeds benefit our students and programs. if you’re interested in attending, please contact Vickie Bagwell at (818) 846-8141 ext 403 or Vickie.Bagwell@providencehigh.org 7
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Animated Student Film to Be Screened at Film Festival
he animated film, Starface, by Media Focus Program juniors Caitie Guttry and Chanel Samson, was selected among 19 other student films to be screened at the 8th annual Harvard-Westlake Film Festival on Friday, March 18 at 7:00 pm at the ArcLight Cinerama Dome in Hollywood. This year, more than 170 submissions from all over California were submitted and after much deliberation,19 films were selected for the screening. In addition to the screening of the films, director Alejandro González Iñárritu, who directed the Academy Award nominated foreign film, Biutiful, will be the special guest speaker. Tickets are free at the door.
have been official SRLA training races in which they have also participated: a 5K run at Dockweiler Beach, a10K run in La Puente, a 15K run at Balboa park, two half marathons—one at the Pomona Fairplex and the other in Irvine and the grueling 18 mile Friendship run at Hansen Dam. There is a lot of time and hard work that goes into training for a marathon and the experience is life changing. If you simply total the weekend practices and the training races alone, the participating runners have each logged 225.4 miles. That’s the distance from Burbank, CA to Las Vegas, Nevada! The team is excited about meeting the final challenge of completing the 26.2 mile Honda LA Marathon on March 19 in 6 hours. With all the effort they have put into their training along with the support of their parents, coaches and the Providence community there can be no doubt they will all go the distance and beyond because as Mrs. Parodi always tells them, “If you can run the marathon, you can accomplish anything!”. Go Team Providence SRLA!
Students Prepare for L.A. Marathon
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his year’s Student’s Run LA (SRLA) team consists of 24 students (14 seniors, 10 juniors), two former students running as ‘Friends of SRLA,’ and three coaches. The team began training on Sunday, September 19th. Training consists of two ½ hour runs during the week on Tuesdays and Thursday mornings at 6:30am and every Sunday morning starting at 6:30am at Griffith Park where they have progressively increased their distance endurance starting with 3 miles on their first Sunday run to last weekend when they completed the maximum premarathon distance of 20 miles. In addition there
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Warner Bros. Entertainment Representatives Speak to Seniors
ulie Edelstein, Manager of Community Affairs for Warner Bros. Entertainment, and Shannon McShane ‘07, PHS alumna and graduate of Syracuse University, spoke to the senior class on Friday, February 4th. They encouraged interested students to apply for the Warner Bros. REACH Honorships. Two of the Honorships include $10,000
scholarships and paid summer internships during college. Shannon, the recipient of an Honorship in 2007, is now a full-time employee at Warner Bros.
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Media Professionals Speak as Part of Guest Speaker Program
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s part of the media guest speaker program, Scott Weber (pictured above), a professional sound designer, spoke to our senior media students on February 11, 2011 during the seventh period and to an open lunch crowd in room 215. Previous guest speakers included Theo Gluck, Dir. Library Restoration & Preservation for The Walt Disney Studios; screenwriter Kate Wech; Whitney Green, a Production Executive; Marcia Ross, Executive Vice President Casting for The Walt Disney Studios; Joe Nussbaum, director, Linda Borgeson, Post Produciton Supervisor; and Nancy Frazen, Editorial and Dailies and Avid Supervisor. Upcoming speakers include David E. Fluhr, Re-Recording Mixer; Kumari Bakhru, Director of Print Control; and Rob Caisley, Playwright and Professor of Screenwriting at the University of Idaho.
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Animation Students Attend Annie Awards
iuliano Scarfo and Kevin Gonzalez, both sophomores in the Media Focus Program, had the opportunity to volunteer at the 38th Annual Annie Awards on Saturday, February 5th at UCLA’s Royce Hall. The “Annie’s,” presented by the International Animated Film Society, is animation’s highest honor. Giuliano and Kevin assisted with media check-in and attended the VIP reception after the awards presentation where “The Simpsons” creator, Matt Groening, one of three recipients of the evening’s Winsor McKay Award, was nice enough to give the boys his autograph, and even allowed Giuliano to hold his award while doing so! If you’d like to help support the students and programs of Providence High School, please donate to the Providence Annual Fund. For info, contact Vickie Bagwell at (818) 846-8141 x 403, or Vickie.Bagwell@providencehigh.org. You can also donate on-line at www.providencehigh.org. Spring 2011
Senior Earns Girl Scout Gold Award
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n June 13, 2010, the Girl Scouts of Greater Los Angeles held their annual Gold Award Ceremony at the Pasadena Convention Center. Among the young women honored, was Providence’s senior, Michelle Longtain. The Gold Award is the Girl Scouts’ highest honor and recognizes senior Girl Scouts for outstanding accomplishments in the areas of leadership, community service, career planning, and personal development. The multi-year process of earning a Gold Award involves 30 hours of leadership and 40 hours of career exploration in addition to 65 hours of a community service project that they must implement. Recipients of the Gold Award also earn the distinct honor of representing the Girl Scouts of Greater Los Angeles by marching in the Tournament of Roses parade. Inspired by her experiences visiting her grandfather in the hospital after he suffered a stroke, Michelle, a member of the Girl Scouts since she was in the first grade, titled her project, “Boxes of Fun,” which provided rehabilitation exercises for patients at Glendale Adventist Medical Center and activities for visiting children. The boxes included puzzles, pens, paper, crayons, and memory-challenging games. Additionally, Michelle hosted a “Brownie Try-It Day” at the hospital to promote stroke awareness. Michelle credits the Girl Scout organization for helping her become a strong leader and showing her that she can make a difference
Teens Are M.A.D.
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By Therese Vesagas ‘11 eens are M.A.D. (Making A Difference) is a nonprofit organization that promotes community
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building and service as well as social awareness among teenagers. It encourages teens as a group to share their time, talent, and treasure with their immediate community and also with the widespread society through active participation in community awareness, service activities, and fund raising for established non-profit organizations. Prior to the creation of the organization, I did my Christian Service Hours for school by tutoring children from grades one through eight. Service has always been a great part in my life knowing that part of my job as a child of God is being a steward - taking care of whatever is around me. I always wanted to contribute the maximum amount in my community, but never really knew how to do so. My cousin, Louise Villanueva (who is currently a junior at Canyon High School) approached me with the idea of the organization. Coming from a Catholic background, we both thought it was a great opportunity to get teenagers involved in the community. By creating such an organization, I felt like we would be able to achieve that maximum benefit towards the community around us. We first surveyed students from our schools and asked if they would be interested in being part of such an organization. Once we felt comfortable with the amount of positive feedback we received, we decided to organize the first of our meetings to attract teen volunteers to be part of the organization. We are currently in the process of registering the organization as an official nonprofit organization in the State of California. We recently held a benefit show on February 12th at St. Francis Xavier Parish’s Holy Cross Hall in Burbank. We were able to raise approximately $700-$800 to benefit the UCLA Jonsson Comprehensive Cancer Center for cancer research. We chose cancer research as our beneficiary for the show knowing that cancer affects everyone. As teens, it is our responsibility to create a better future for ourselves and those around us. By benefiting cancer research, we have been able to make the dream of a cancer free world a more realistic future.
Athletic Department News girls lost a tough first round game at Pasadena Marshal but the team looks to continue their improvement and wanta to make qualifying for playoffs something they do every year! The team was lead by six seniors: Shawnee Douglass, Emily Henderson, who was named All Liberty League, Jacky Karadjian, Lauren Markey, and Cali Polanco.
Boys’ Basketball Player Breaks Records as Top Scorer in the State
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arsity basketball player, Patrick Gonzalez ‘12, not only broke Providence High School’s basketball records, he also was the top scorer for the state of California. Below are Patrick’s impressive statistics for this last basketball season: - Patrick scored 929 points this season. PHS’ previous record high was 666 points. - Scored 52 points in one game (PHS Record). - Scored 24 points in a quarter (PHS Record). - Averaged 37.2 points this season, making him number one in the state and fourth in the nation. - Made 147 three point shots in the season (previous PHS record was 86), making him number one in the nation. - Made 11 three point shots in a game (PHS Record). - Made 147 free throws in the season (PHS Record). Previous record high was122. - Named 1st Team All League.
Girls’ Soccer Team Makes History
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econd year coach Kordo Doski has injected new life into the boys’ and girls’ soccer program. The girls, in just their second year, qualified for the playoffs for the first time in their history. They finished fourth in the Liberty League with a league record of five wins and six losses and one tie. The
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Girls’ Basketball Team Clenches League Title
he girls’ varsity basketball team won its second consecutive Liberty League Championship this season! The girls finished the year 20-7 overall and 9-1 in league play. The team was lead by Liberty League MVP Rita Khatchadourian ‘11 and All Liberty League selections Kim Quijano ‘11 and Catherine Saint ‘12.
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Teams Qualify For CIF Awards
rovidence’s Athletic Department is proud to announce that they have been recognized by the California Interscholastic Federation (CIF) for outstanding academic achievement. For a team to qualify for a CIF team award, teams must have a combined yearly grade point average of 3.0 on a 4.0 scale. Those teams achieving academic excellence include Boys’ and Girls’ Cross Country, Girls’ and Boys’ Volleyball, Girls’ Basketball, Boys’ and Girls’ Soccer, Boys’ Golf, Baseball, Softball, and Boys’ and Girls’ Track.
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Students watch in awe as a magician performs some magic during Providence’s first ever Homecoming Dance held on Saturday, February 5th.
Students wear red and hold signs with facts about AIDS in honor of raising awareness about the disease on World AIDS Day on December 1, 2010.
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Flanked by Burbank Sunrise Kiwanis Club members Sal Moreno and Mike Caggiano, PHS Director of Advancement, Paul Kaminski, spoke during the January 26th meeting about Providence High School and his role as Director of Advancement.
Media Focus Program Director, Mr. Joe Ingraffia, is interviewed on the red carpet at the Los Angeles Student Media Film Festival. For more information, check out the article on page 16.
Scholarship Recipients Congratulations to the incoming freshmen who are scholarship recipients. We look forward to having them part of our Pioneer community this fall!
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Pioneer Excellence Scholarships Diego Aranda (Our Lady of Peace School) Rose Avakian (Merdinian Armenian Evangelical School) Lauren Cruz (St. Finbar School) Javey Garcia (Our Lady of Lourdes School) Olivia Menke (St. Finbar School) Gina Ranieri (St. Francis de Sales School) Gwen Tabaldo (St. Jane Frances de Chantal School) Julianne Tolentino (Our Mother of Good Counsel School) Marcelle Uy (Our Lady of Lourdes School) David White (Laurel Hall School) Pamela Ygrubay (Immaculate Heart of Mary School)
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Providence Merit Scholarships Ava Bozem (St. Andrew Elementary School) Edric Rene Machi (St. Finbar School) Gabriel Sahagun (St. Robert Bellarmine School) Taylor Saldaña (St. Finbar School)
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Named Scholarships Avrianne Santos (Our Lady of Lourdes School) – Friends of Our Lady of Lourdes Scholarship Valerie Schwade (Holy Family School) – Class of 1975 Scholarship Jasmine Trinidad (Our Lady of Peace School) – Dr. Joseph Boyle Memorial Scholarship
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Class Challenge In the new spirit of Providence High School, the Class of 1975 has sponsored a named scholarship for an incoming student and challenges all the graduating classes to also sponsor a scholarship. For more information, please contact Director of Advancement, Paul Kaminski at (818) 846-8141 ext. 402 or Paul.Kaminski@providencehigh.org. 13
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Congratulations to the Fall Semester Honor Roll Recipients Freshman Class 1 HONORS Alvarado, Allen M. Amour, Maryanne C. Anderson, Isabella M. Ayad, Mareena J. Batchelor, Tyler E. Bicol, Justin R. Conty, John C. Dang, Vivian T. Deffendini, Marianna Dominguez, Danielle T. Eguia, Andrew T. Gelas, Maëliss Goldsworthy, Catherine Inumerable, Mason D. Kanimian, Natalie N. Kasturiraj, Angela M. Klinmalai, Tustin N. McCloy, Carly J. Prasad, Vishnu Ross, Alice R. Stewart, Amanda P. Taveras, Joseph D. ST
2ND HONORS Buenaventura, Luke C. Camp, Zoe I. Cedeno, Kristin Danielle M. Chung, Matthew Dimperio, Ernesto V. Espinosa, Ronacin Galstian, Shakeh J. Garcia, Alexandra Glover, Harrison M. Guerrero, Madailein M. Gutierrez, Abigail A. Kurkjian, Alec Mateo, Joanne K. Mathias, Maria Mc Manus, Vincent L. Millan, Samantha Isabelle A. Mouradian, Samuel S. Nelson, Sierra M.
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Ocaña, Gabrielle M. Palamides, Glenn T. Paz, Shirley Ramirez, Desiree L. Reyes, Alexandra G. Romero, Jasmine T. Sangprasert, Waraporn Swofford, Brandon C. Talavera, Stefan G. Tan, Jeannica Jay V. Truszkowski-Young, George A. Tubon, Celeste A. Valdecantos, Colin M. Wada, Aaron T.
Sophomore Class 1ST HONORS Amado, Genna L. Avanzado, Alexander Josh Benedicto, Beatriz D. Boghokian, Anto Dizon, Aaron M. Dizon, Ian Jason P. Geirland, Nicholas Gonzales, Gi Sebastienne A. Granados, Samantha K. Hofilena, Bryan J. Jury, Benjamin K. Largoza, Ysabella Markey, Catherine L. Miyamoto, Laura N. Pagela, Melissa S. Pinkley, Yesennia Y. Quintos, Karl Gerard C. Ramirez, Nicole A. Ravancho, Karl V. Solorzano, Jacqueline Tom, Kristina M. Ty, Eiselle C. Ziegler, Aaron J. 2ND HONORS Adraneda, Janellyn Rae P. Ayon, Alyssa G.
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Bernabe, Monika B. Bolompo, Christian D. Carrillo, Phylizia Jerramae N. Choi, David Corral, Ashley M. Gonzalez, Kevin Greer, Gordon P. Harvey, Philip A. Jansen, John Kustov, Sergey L’Angelle, Matthew R. Lee, Durant Lee, Halim Martin, Adrian M. Mungues, Nicole D. Paoletta, Marco V. Parentela, Hadrien P. Paz, Becky J. Plunkett, Quinn E. Puentes, Leo Reyna, Kaylin N. Rodriguez, Taylor E. Scarfo, Giuliano M. Schaefer, Charles A. Scott, Chelsey A. Shaginian, Sarkis A. Soghoyan, Suzie Tolentino, Robert N. Trevino, Alexander P. Velez, Elizabeth A.
Junior Class
1ST HONORS Abajian, Angel K. Albert, Darryn N. Ascenzi, Jacqueline R. Carrillo, Andrew L. Chambers, Julie A. Garibaldi, Madeleine Georgia, Laura J. Hitchcock, Alyssa L. Hong, Henry Jiang, Jaii Leon, Tiffany
Logan, Matthew Lopez, Amanda C. Marable, Erica A. Margossian, Pateel I. Mark, Kevin R. Martirosyan, Anthony J. Masangkay, Eldrin A. Misa, Sam A. Pasco, Melody Ritter, Michael Rodillas, Chanell J. Rodriguez, Marilyn Saint, Catherine E. Saldana, Francis Jackson T. Samson, Chanel K. Sarenas, Justin Storbakken, Robert S. Sun, Branden Ting, Gabriel M. Toribio, Edwin 2ND HONORS Antekelian, Natalie Arciaga, Paolo B. Ascencio Jr., Gerardo Bermeo, Christina M. Bonilla, Giselle H. Cruz, Gabriel DeGuzman, Nikko A. DeMarco, Miranda A. Ehrig, Tyler R. Ekizian, Jeremy C. Galvan, Anthony R. Garcia, Tiffany A. George, Christian Guttry, Caitlin V. Hernandez, Jessamyn C. Jaspe, Andrew J. Khousadian, Robert Leyva, April Marie Llaguno, Gian Mari H. Marcus, William McAllister, Saoirse M. Mendoza, Jessica C. Mercado, Eddie J. Monterrosa, Crystal Mulji, Ankur B. Nardoni, David C. Nery, Brandon G. Okura, Jake H.
Ong, Brandon Keith A. Pantell, Leanne B. Ramirez, Matthew F. Ricciuti, Danielle R. Rothenhausler, Ernesto A. Roxas, Andrew M. Ruiz, Michael R. Saunders, Alexandra M. Soderstrom, Sheridan H. Tribuzi, Aliza S. Vega, Lauren R.
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Chanel Samson ‘12 and Caitie Guttry ‘12 pose with Councilman Paul Krekorian upon winning the award for Best Animation.
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Media Focus Program Students Honored at Inaugural Film Fest
n Saturday, February 12, the inaugural Los Angeles Student Media Festival (LASMF), which is intended to become the premier awards show for Southern California’s High School students, took place at the Beaudry Theater in Los Angeles. The LASMF is an offshoot of the popular FilmFest 43, a high school film festival that Los Angeles Councilmember Paul Krekorian created and ran for two years while a member of the State Assembly. More than 100 submissions were received by Councilmember Krekorian’s office from schools throughout the city of Los Angeles. Of these submissions, 26 were selected to be shown at the film fest, three of which were from Providence High School students. Accepting the award for Best Animation were Caitie Guttry ‘12 and Chanel Samson ‘12, who won
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for their film, Starface. Megan Roope ‘11, Kelly Voosen ‘11, Carlee Renteria ‘11, Emily Henderson ‘11, and Mary Ruben ‘11 took home the award for Best Documentary/PSA for their PSA titled Wheelchair Accessibility. Although the narrative, Coolness, by Michael Greenwood ‘11, Eric Becerra ‘11, Jeremy Labib ‘11, and Denny Dimalanta ‘11 was not recognized with an award, it was still among the films selected for the festival, which is, in itself, a worthy accomplishment. Judges included Adam Belanoff, writer and coexecutive producer of TNT’s “The Closer;” Alex Kalognomos, director of the Arpa International Film Festival; and Carla Garapedian, documentary filmmaker and former host, BBC World News; Claire Knowlton, Executive Director of the McGroarty Arts Center; and Lindsay William-Ross, editor, LAist. com.
PHS Participates in the Los Angeles Brain Bee Competition
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ach year, the third week of March is designated as Brain Awareness Week (BAW), an inspirational global campaign that unites those who share an interest in elevating public awareness about the progress and benefits of brain and nervous system research. BAW focuses international attention on the field of neuroscience and offers opportunities for teachers and students to engage in fun educational activities. From dynamic classroom presentations and laboratory tours to enlightening museum exhibits and public lectures, BAW activities: •
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Make the connection between increased support for biomedical research and benefits to public health
This year, the LA Brain Bee was held on the campus of Los Angeles City College by its founder and organizer, Amy Sweetman. UCLA Brain Research Institute, USC Zilkha Neurogenic Institute in association with Save a Brain Foundation were the main sponsors. Eighteen high schools from the Greater Los Angeles area were represented with Whitney HS and Providence sharing honors for the highest number of participants. Providence was represented by four students from the Medical Focus Program, seniors Therese Vesagas and Kimberly Pecache and juniors Rafael Deligio and Edwin Toribio. Dr. Harjani and AP Biology assistant teacher Mr. Bird accompanied the students on Saturday, January 29th to the event. Contestants
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completed a written portion of the test, a scavenger hunt, and an anatomy practicum by Interaxon, an outreach group of students from UCLA and USC. This was followed by viewing of CT scans and a guest lecture on Magical Arts by lab directors from the Barrow Neurological Institute in Phoenix, AZ. The second and third rounds of the contest consisted of a ‘Jeopardy style’ Q/A. A lone winner was selected to represent Los Angeles at the National Brain Bee to be held in March at the University of Maryland. Our students did very well and were presented with certificates of participation and commemorative pins. They came off as winners of what can be heralded as PHS’ pioneer moment in the world on neuroscience.
Brain Bee team - Edwin Toribio ‘12, Rafael Deligio ‘12, Therese Vesagas ‘11, and Kim Pecache ‘11.
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Shriner’s Hospital for Children“The World’s Greatest Philanthropy”
By Danielle Dominguez ‘14
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hriner’s Hospital for Children has been treating children ages 18 and under since 1919. They have been treating patients with a variety of illnesses and disabilities including burns, orthopedic injuries, as well as children in need of prosthetic limbs. With over 20 hospitals they are able to treat all over the U.S, Canada, and Mexico. Children are able to receive care at these state of the art facilities for an annual $2.00 per child. So many lives have been saved and new lives created because of “The World’s Greatest Philanthropy.” Warm smiles, laughter, and hugs are a few of the many things that greeted the 9th grade Medical Focus students as we walked through the doors of the Shriner’s Hospital for Children-Los Angeles. On December 7th we got an experience unlike any other. At first with its huge pillars and brick walls Shriner’s hospital seemed a little intimidating for these Freshman Medical students but once they stepped inside it was a whole new world. Inside there were children of all ages and they all were happy and smiling. Although many of the children had prosthetics it didn’t stop them from running, laughing, and playing around. After a brief orientation the students where taken to the different areas of the hospitals. Interestingly they got to see various prosthetics and how they are each made for the child. Many questions were exchanged with the tour guide and then he took us the bright and colorful activities center. This room was so alive with images of Spiderman, Shrek, and Frodo Baggins jumping off of the walls. There were TV’s, video games, and board games. Honestly I would have got down and played PlayStation with the patients all day if I could. After our tour of the wonderful medical center the students were taken to the coloring room for the small children. Although many of the patients at the hospital speak Spanish a smile spoke a thousand words for these beautiful children. The students were all
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over coloring and enjoying themselves with the children, making friendships and giving gifts as a tradition of the holiday season. One of the younger children whom I will never forget, Marielle was so happy when given a beautiful doll to play with. “Mi muñeca!” she cried. The smile that broke across her face was able to speak a thousand words. Some of the students delivered gifts to the children and teens in the hospital. Many of them had recently come from surgery and were pretty sore but the small “thank you’s” and smiles that were given was enough to say it all. Many of the parents that were with there children were so happy and numerous hugs were exchanged. Truly the experiences at Shriner’s Hospital for Children were some that will be ingrained forever in our memories. These children despite all obstacles have overcome things that have required great courage. The love and compassion that they showed to all of us was amazing. They are all living examples of our Core Values at Providence. We gained so much from these courageous young boys and girls who showed us the true meaning of living life to the fullest.
While at Shriners, the students visit a prosthetics lab where children with orthopedic needs are fitted for a prosthesis.
Students Learn About New Surgical Technology
By Sayda Hartoonian ‘11
new surgical instruments. The students first learned how to stitch up an incision that would be inside the body. They learned how to tie an effective knot and proceed by cutting the stitching with a different surgical instrument. The students then proceeded to another station in which they had certain activities that would harness their strength in using these instruments. By only viewing the effect of their instruments on a digital screen, the students maneuvered their way with the tools and put a string through a hole, picked up and placed sticks, and transferred beans from one cup to the other. This was all done through an artificial belly button. A senior, Sayda Hartoonian said, “this experience was remarkable. It gives me more drive and shows that all my hard work will pay off in the future, when I will be able to perform an operation PHS students in the Medical Focus Program engaged in hands- with this new advancement. I can hold onto this on simulated endoscopic abdominal surgery similar to what experience during the long process ahead as a doctors do for their training. piece of my motivation.” The appreciative students n Monday, February 7, 2011, five seniors and were naturals when it came to maneuvering five juniors from Providence High School’s the instruments. During an interview, Jasmine Medical Focus Program were given the opportunity Raymundo ‘11 commented that the experience of a lifetime. We were chosen to learn about a new “was very informing and interesting. I could not technological advancement in the surgical world; a believe that I was one of the selected few that non-invasive, single incision surgical procedure. It is have been chosen to witness how SILS works and made possible through the use of SILS technology I cannot believe that this type of surgeries could (Single Incision Laparoscopic Surgery). Initially the be one of the main surgical procedures used in the surgeon makes a small incision in the belly button, future.” the single access point, and inserts a port to keep Through this once in a lifetime experience, we the belly button open and allows the surgeon to learned so much about SILS and its ground-breaking input the instruments. The SILS tools allow surgeons technology. This experience not only gave us more to remove such things as a tumor, gall bladder, or knowledge about future surgical procedures, but appendix without leaving any trace or scar on the it also gave us a wider perspective in life and the patient. The ability to articulate allows the surgeon medical careers in our future. to approach the surgical site from different angles, thereby restoring triangulation and improving visualization. Graduates of Providence High School
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Upon arrival, students entered the SILS truck and listened to an introductory lecture. They were then paired off to different posts and allowed to use the
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Livers and Spines and Eyes, Oh My! By Kimberly Pecache ‘11
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n January 7th, Dr. Harjani’s Anatomy & Physiology class squeezed in a crash course on human anatomy by visiting Southern California University of Health Sciences (SCUHS) in Whittier, California. Founded in 1911, the previously known Los Angeles College of Chiropractic received university status and accreditation after combining courses in health care with the School of Professional Studies. SCUHS served as a learning factory for the twenty-six Providence seniors. The learning experience was defined by Tyler McKim ‘11 as “putting what we learned in our [anatomy] textbook into something real and exciting.” Students in this class learn about the link between structure and function of the various parts of each organ system of the body. The SCU trips are not a new phenomenon to the science department at Providence High School. In fact, it is an annual ritual that all students look forward to enthusiastically. The hands-on learning experience consisted of three specialized hands-on stations: the female reproductive system and embryology, the nervous system, and the entire human body with the major body cavities. Since anatomy, in Greek, means, “a cutting open,” the open specimens at each station were perfect visual learning aids for the students. “Feeling the cauda equina of the spinal cord between my fingertips was ten times better than staring at the picture of the spinal cord in the book during class,” said Zoë Fernandez ‘11 about the spinal cord specimen passed around at the nervous system ‘station.’ Bridget Conlin ‘11 stated what struck her the most about the trip was “how excited everyone was to hold a rib cage, liver, or eyeball. The approach to it was respectful curiosity because of the realization that someone did donate themselves to science yet there was an eagerness to know more.” Not only did the students receive the opportunity to hold almost every internal organ in the body, different parts of the nervous system, and even
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preserved human fetuses, but they learned about the importance of everything they touched. The students learned about the human body from well-educated, specialized SCU instructors. The information they learned about the nervous system overlapped the material they covered in anatomy class unit at the time. Although the idea of dissecting a human cadaver sounds like an experience straight out of a horror movie or hospital-based soap opera, it is, at the least, an invaluable learning experience. Instead of returning to Providence High School traumatized or horrified, Bernadette Lingat ‘11 commented, “It was very fascinating. I learned about the human anatomy more than just a textbook could teach. I learned where body parts were located and they looked like in reality.” Not long after the students returned back to the school campus. The students came away saturated with information about the human body and in many ways carrying a renewed awe and respect for the mastery of God’s creation.
Students prepare for the field trip by reviewing what they have learned in Anatomy.
Class of ‘75 Celebrates 35th Reunion
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he Class of 1975 had their 35th Reunion on July 10th, 2010 at the beautiful Aquarium of the Pacific in Long Beach. Twenty-four of us, some from as far away as the East Coast, plus our guests, attended this lovely event. It was shocking to all of us that it had already been 35 years! After a very nice dinner, we went around the room, one by one, talking about the roads our lives have taken and the highs and lows of the journeys. There were people that we had not seen for many years, so we had a lot of fun catching up on everyone’s news; children, grandchildren, new jobs, travels and other news to be excited about. Not all of the news was happy; several people in our class have faced incredible challenges, but we celebrated their strength and positive outlooks for the future, and raised our glasses in a toast to those no longer with us. We laughed a lot, cried a little and all had an amazing time! Then, on November 5th, 2010, we had our ‘Class of 1975 4th Annual Birthday Dinner,’ which is always held the first Friday night in November at the Smokehouse in Burbank (mark your calendars now for the next one, November 4, 2011!). There were thirteen of us and some came from as far away as Northern California. After cocktails and a delicious dinner and endless gossip and laughing, we began our traditional ‘Birthday Gift Exchange’ where everyone brings a gift valued at $20 or more. Cheryl Polfus Minor always tries to come up with a new and different way to distribute the gifts. This year it involved sharing interesting/embarrassing tidbits about our lives to get a gift or ‘stealing’ one from someone that had something you wanted! As always, whenever the Women of the Class of 1975 get together, we have a blast!
Class of ‘75 Scholarship Donors* Karen Agelson Christy Olson Edwards Cynthia Haran Adelman Susan Tuomy Jacobs Judy Egan Umeck Barbara Penkal Kornylo Mary Ellen Horan
You can find us on Facebook (search for ‘PHS Class of 1975’) and see dozens of photos dating back from our 10th Reunion in 1985! - Christy Olson Edwards ‘75
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Spring 2011
Letter From Our Alumni Council
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t is with great pleasure to let you know the Alumni Council for PHS is back! Welcome Kathi McKiernan Thornton ’71, Christy Olson Edwards ’75, Cheryl Polfus Minor ’75, Sharron Dowthwaite Nelson ’75, David Kwok ’83, and Carlos George ’84 to the Council. We look forward to taking the alumni community of PHS to new heights.
Please don’t hesitate to contact us if you have any ideas or suggestions regarding alumni events for the Council. We welcome your input!
Thank you to those of you who have registered on the Alumni Directory link of the school website (www.providencehigh.org). If you have not yet registered, we sincerely hope you will do so. It is our goal to stay connected with ALL alums, as well as a great way for you to be updated about special events, reunions, etc.
Thank you and God bless you.
We are thrilled to be part of the Council, and are looking forward to serving the alumni community of Providence High School.
Anne Rodman Vitello ’74
Class of ‘66 45th Reunion
Class of ‘71 40th Reunion
For the first time, the class of 1966 will celebrate their reunion with a luncheon on campus in the PHS Quad on Sunday, May 22nd.
Join the class of '71 alums from Providence, Notre Dame, and Corvallis on September 16th and 17th. Plans are underway for a weekend of fun that will include a Sock Hop (Friday night) and dinner celebration (Saturday night).
For more information please contact Renee Zuniga DiGregorio ‘66 at: rmdigreg@earthlink.net.
For more information please contact Maggie Sebastian at: maggiesebastian1@msn.com.
Do you have information you’d like to share with the Providence community? If so, please log on to www.providencehigh. org and register yourself in our online alumni directory and we’ll be sure to include the info in an upcoming issue of Pioneer Connections in addition to the website.
Email Addresses Needed We would like to update our database with email addresses for our alumni. Please send your current email address to GoGreen@providencehigh.org.
In addition, photos are always welcome!
Also, if you haven’t already, register yourself on our online alumni directory at www.providencehigh.org.
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Alumnotes 1960’s Barbara Lewandowski Murrieta ’62 has been married for 44 years and has four children and ten grandchildren. She recently retired in Phoenix, AZ from more than 40 years in the teaching profession in California. Barbara served as the Vice Principal of a Catholic school in San Jose, CA and taught in both private and public schools. Pat Seward Gocke ’63 continues to work full time at Evergreen Hospice in Washington where she is a registered nurse. She and her husband, John, have six children (five of whom are married) and eleven grandchildren.
OR. Micki currently resides in the eastern part of Washington state. 1990’s Colin Marchelleta ‘93 has been granted Life Membership into the Association of Air Force Missileers, and very few civilians are granted this honor. This allows him to do some serious research on and give support to the development of American nuclear weapons and the development of Ballistic Missile Defense while also allowing him the ability to publish papers in the newsletter. Colin has also given some thought to making a run for the Board of Directors.
1970’s Micki Furr ’73 is in the process of becoming a medical transcription editor. She has a 27 year old daughter, Jessie, who lives and works in Portland,
Palig Babian Negosian ’98 graduated from USC in 2003 and was married in 2008. She works as a registered dental hygienist.
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truly believe that it is because of the training that I received as your student.
very now and then, the teachers at PHS pass on letters and/or emails they have received from past students. While it is always great to hear how the students are doing now, it is also a nice pat on the back when the teachers find out how much of an impact they had on their students. Here is a recent example of an email received.
“Hello Dr. Harjani, I hope that this email finds you in good health. I am currently taking my first biology course at UCLA and I wanted to say thank you for preparing me so well for college. I was honestly quite surprised to see that your tests and my professor's tests were nearly identical in style. I just got my second midterm back today and I ranked 18 out of 324 students in my lecture. I'm so happy that I was able to perform so well against second and third year students and I
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I think that out of all my academic training at Providence High, your classes prepared me the most for college. Through the medical focus program, I was able to get a better rounded view on the medical field. Because of the bioethics class, I'm more informed than most of my peers on stem cell research and many other issues that are discussed in lectures. Furthermore, the extensive hospital service hours have helped me develop better time management skills. Thank you so much for helping me become the person that I am today.” - Justine Ko ‘10
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Message From Our Director of Advancement
Why We Give
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ften times I hear the phrase, “The only time I hear from my high school is when they want money.� I use to echo that phrase until I really began to understand the importance of giving back. For many of us, we attended high school in a time where operational costs were much more reasonable, a time when the professed were in abundance as teachers. As priests and nuns have dwindled in numbers, salary costs for lay faculty have increased dramatically. As schools try to carry on the missions of their founders, they are finding it more and more difficult to juggle curriculum enhancements, support competitive athletics, and balance challenging budgets. Keeping tuition at an affordable price is also a daunting proposition. Few Catholic High Schools charge what it actually costs to educate a student. Providence High School is no exception. This is where giving comes into play. Giving helps bridge the gap between what schools charge for tuition and what it actually costs to educate each student. Next year for Providence that difference will reach $5,000. Keep this in mind. When you give, you are just passing the opportunity along to another student. You are paying it forward. Each
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of us benefitted from others who gave when we were in high school, whether we realized it or not. Without giving, Providence High School would cease to exist. Sometimes it is very true that the only time you hear from a school is when they need money. The fact is they will always need money. Giving to help educate others is a noble cause, one that elevates the quality of life for everyone involved. As I have gotten older, and have educated three children of my own, I am realizing this more and more. And this is why I give and why I encourage you to give as well.
Paul Kaminski Director of Advancement Providence High School
Planned Giving How to Remember Us in Your Will: 4 Easy Steps
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emembering Providence High School in your will is the most enduring statement you can make about your belief in our mission. The support you have offered throughout your lifetime can go on for years to come. Your gift can be a specific asset, such as a certain amount of cash, securities or property, or a percentage of your estate. Plus, not only is a gift in your will flexible—you can change your mind at any time—but it can be accomplished in as little as four steps: 1. Determine whether you’d like to make a gift of a specific amount or if you’d like to leave a percentage. 2. Decide if you want to direct your gift to help
particular projects or leave your gift unrestricted, allowing it to be used for our most pressing needs. 3. See your attorney to include your gift in your will or revocable living trust. 4. If you desire, please notify us of your intention so we can thank you and keep you informed of ongoing activities. We are happy to adhere to your wishes regarding anonymity. A gift in your will is an easy way to support Providence High School. To learn more about this simple way to ensure our mission continues into the future, please contact Paul Kaminski, Director of Advancement, at (818) 846-8141 ext. 402 or Paul.Kaminski@providencehigh.org.
New Plans for Science Building
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lans for the new science facility, although modified, are moving forward. The school intends to have a new functioning modular science facility one year from now. The facility will include classroom and lab space for biology, chemistry and physics, all with state-of-the-art interiors. The new design has been noted as a wise and prudent
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alternative to the original renderings. “We feel confident that this new facility will give us what we need to provide first class instruction in the sciences,” noted Head of School, Mr. Michael Collins.
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Annual Appeal for The Providence Fund
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he Providence Fund supports financial aid and scholarships for Providence students who would otherwise be unable to attend Providence High School. This fund is an expression of the mission of the Sisters of Providence to help those in need. In these challenging economic times, we ask you to look within your heart and determine whether you are able to partake in this mission and help make a difference in the lives of current and future Pioneers. Below is a list of our generous donors to the annual Providence Fund through February 2011. Teri McQuaide Abbott '62 Pauline Bartolone Abney '60 Linda Malouf Abraham '62 Nona Rodriguez Acosta '81 Cynthia Haran Adelman '75 Kelli-Ann Recker Agner '77 Rose Marie Spinoso Alex '86 Ms. Anita Alix Sharon Fornaca Alix '61 Sunny Levasseur Arford '61 V.C. Aronis '87 Christina Ashjian '03 Mr. and Mrs. Leon Ashjian Michael Ashjian '07 Barbara Fotine Atkins '62 Mr. and Mrs. Thom Babbes Mrs. Vickie Bagwell Ms. T.J. Baptie Mrs. Sigrid Barklund Mr. and Mrs. Sarkis Baronian Ms. Tanya Baronian Kathleen Dufault Barrella '69 Ms. Robin Barry Dr. and Mrs. Roy Beals Rose-Marie Alcocer Bearden '59 Mr. and Mrs. Ananillias Becerra Ms. Jennifer Bello Debra Bennett '71 Laura Wagener Bennett '71 Sheila Florence Benson '64 Mr. and Mrs. Carl Benzinger Mr. and Mrs. Charles Bergin Mr. Patrick A. Bergin Mr. and Mrs. Juan Bernabe Mr. and Mrs. Randolf Bialkowski Mr. and Mrs. William Bialkowski Mr. and Mrs. Willard Block Mikki Rohaly Bolliger '62 Ms. Pat Boroughs Renee Chicoine Bowles '69 Mr. and Mrs. Brian Bowman Mrs. Dorothy Bowren Monica Flynn Brickell '60 Greg Britt '84
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Louise Hansman Brown '61 Patricia Rauckhorst Brown '61 Kathy Martinet Buccola '61 Ms. Penelope R. Burner Ms. Marite Butners Mrs. Val Byron Nicole Nugent Caito '95 Linda Caito Humphrey '70 Mr. and Mrs. Horacio Camberos Mr. and Mrs. Michael Camp Ryan Campbell '05 Dr. Dale and Tracey McCallion Campbell '68 Mr. Lupicinio V. Campos Mr. and Mrs. Tomas Canan Stephanie Brown Cannon '63 Karla Hokr Carlsen '72 Jacquelynn Slatten Carlson '72 Mr. and Mrs. Placido Carrillo Janet Donovan Casella '66 Lisa Casella '96 Olga L. Castellanos '73 Ms. Josefina Castillo Mr. and Mrs. John Castro Mr. and Mrs. Lee H. Castro Paula Chadbourne '70 Ms. Rachel Chaires Ms. Joyce Chambers Mr. and Mrs. Mark Chambers Heidi Charland '71 Cheryl Chiappe-Lauth '84 Mr. and Mrs. Surapong Chinotaikul Mr. and Mrs. Michael Collins Ms. Michele Collins Mr. and Mrs. Emmanuel Conty Joseph Conty '06 Michael Conty '08 Rita Trinkaus Cooney '66 Mr. and Mrs. Kenneth C. Coopman Mr. Antonio Cornejo Melinda Ward Coyne '74 Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Craven Karen Schultz Csejtey '63 Nancy Dahmus Darby '63 Sister Lucille Dean, S.P.
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Mr. and Mrs. Gaudioso DeGuia Mr. and Mrs. Edward Dekermenji Alexa Dell'Acqua '80 KarAnn Sebastian Despard '62 Mr. and Mrs. Francisco DiBattista Alison Livingston Dirstine '91 Mrs. Betty Donovan Mr. and Mrs. Benedicto Esguerra Nicolas Estrada '07 Mr. H. Arthur Estreller Mrs. Mary Evans Paul Fabre '91 Mr. and Mrs. Raymond Fabre Ms. Lorraine Faiola Dolores Sosa Falchini '77 Ms. Joanie Fenstermaker Mr. and Mrs. Raymond Ferrante Virginia Dalton Ficco '62 Mr. and Mrs. Saverio Ficocelli Mr. Carl Fisher and Ms. Nancy King Alice Bergman Forlano '60 Cherie Foster '62 Sister Mary Fox, S.P. Mary O'Donnell Freund '64 Sharon Young Galindo '59 Kathryn McArdle Gangi '63 Mr. and Mrs. Gary Ganibi Gloria Ortiz Garcia '61 Mr. and Mrs. Garon Garrett Ms. Alicia Garrido Mr. and Mrs. Paul Garrier Mr. and Mrs. John Geirland Carlos George '84 Mr. and Mrs. Tirso George Mr. and Mrs. Vic Georgino Mr. and Mrs. Vahe Ghazarian Mr. and Mrs. Tod Gindraux Ms. Alexandra Glickman Michelle Goffin Godfrey '75 Mrs. Gerry Goffin Mrs. Polly Green Carolyn Urone Greenwood '61 Mr. and Mrs. Bill Greer Mr. and Mrs. Michael Greer
Stephen Grimaud '77 Paula Grimaud-Diniro '76 Mary Hood Groff '74 Mr. and Mrs. Wilson Guerrero Margaret Boyle Gustavson '70 Mr. Michael P. Gutierrez Mr. and Mrs. Jean Haddad Scott Hamilton '82 Joe Hanratty '82 Linda Pixley Hardman '68 Patricia Nicolai Harrington '62 Mr. and Mrs. Michael Hastings Sister Mary Hawkins, S.P. Meg Hayes '78 Patricia McGreevy Heaton '61 Carol Ann Carney Hess '60 Karen Reinhart Hicks '84 Jean Batliner Hill '71 Penny McQuattie Hill '61 Mr. Larry Hoeschen Mr. and Mrs. Lester Hofilena Deborah Melone Hollens '66 Mary Ellen Horan '75 Mr. and Mrs. Lowell Horwedel Maria Pilar Hoye '84 Debra Hume '68 Judith Hunt '64 Janice Myotte Hurd '59 Mr. and Mrs. Lloyd Hutchinson Mrs. Brenda Ianniciello Deborah Tidik Iverson '70 Elaine Anastasia Janson '64 Catherine Jedlicka '06 Mrs. Dee Jenkins Melinda Mathison Johnson '65 Mr. and Mrs. Gordon Jones Theresa Jones '84 Maria Gomez Kabakoff '70 Mr. Paul Kaminski Mrs. Shiz Kamiya Mr. and Mrs. Jack Kasbarian Jodi Reif Kasper '76 Amala Kasturiraj '06 Mr. and Mrs. Ignatius Kasturiraj Ms. Alycia Keys Pauline Kiernan '73 Mr. and Mrs. John Kim Mr. and Dr. Alexander Kirkpatrick Ms. Karri Kirsch Peggy Dalton Kohls '63 Joyce Flory Kowatch '60 Mr. and Mrs. Scott Kramer John Kreis '77 Mrs. Catherine Kroener
Marla Daniels Kroll '77 Becky Vela Krueger '78 Gabriela Montoya Kuntz '63 Claire Ramsey Kurkjian '65 Mrs. Lois L'Angelle Mr. and Mrs. Osbaldo Lara John Laue '81 & Lisa Carrasco Laue '81 Ivana Artukovich LeBaron '69 Kathleen O'Neill LeBreton '66 Joan Lewan '60 Mr. and Mrs. Michael Ling Mrs. Joan Linkogle Mr. and Mrs. Michael Livingston Mary Livio '68 Janet Batliner Lowell '74 Mr. and Mrs. Anton Lubeley Nancy Maben '71 Ms. Barbara Maccarillo Michael and Annette Madden Mr. and Mrs. Arthur Madrid Karen Loew Maerz '65 Mr. and Mrs. Fred Maidenberg Anita Childs Mapes '61 Mr. and Mrs. Orlando Marcelo Mr. and Mrs. Stephen Marcus Lorraine Bellis Mark '76 Mr. and Mrs. James Markey Helena Murano Marsh '65 Mr. and Mrs. Benedict Mathias Kathryn O'Neill Maurer '72 Dee Dee Maxwell '66 Julie McAndrews Mork '68 Dr. Rose Marie McCartin Clarene Graham McCartney '66 Mary McDermott '71 Mr. and Mrs. Jack McGray Sister Mary Catherine McGuire, S.P. Patricia Simon McInnish '72 Sandy Denning McLaughlin '67 Ellen McManus '81 Nancy McNamara Trudeau '72 Linda McNeel '68 Theresa McNichol-Lawrence '60 Ellen Dunn McPherson '72 Ms. Mary Meehan Sister Alexis Melancon, S.P. Ms. Judeth Melgar Constance Melvin '62 Mr. and Mrs. Mauricio Mendez Mr. and Mrs. Jesse Menez Mr. Richard Messer Ms. Zenaida Michael Mr. and Mrs. Nelson Minosa Mr. and Mrs. Cesar Mones
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Sister Carla Montante, S.P. Kathleen Hurley Montierth '65 Mr. and Mrs. Robert Moore Tess Moran '73 Donna Castro Morrow '60 Mr. and Mrs. Donald Moss Mr. and Mrs. Mark Munoz Iris Murillo '86 Angelica Nangit '02 Mrs. Libby Nardo Mr. and Mrs. Charles Nardoni Laura Pulido Nash '81 Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Neal Mr. and Mrs. Clyde Nelson Sharron Dowthwaite Nelson '75 Linda Newton '77 Ms. Geraldine Nielsen Mrs. Lu Niesley Mr. and Mrs. Gene Niva Kurt Nusbaum '86 Mr. and Mrs. Elmer Nuyda Margaret O'Neill '70 Mary O'Neill '74 Mr. and Mrs. Anton Oswald Charlyne Graham Pack '69 Catherine Paez '68 Mr. and Mrs. James Pagliuso Kathleen Courtney Pardi '68 Mr. Doug Parker Mr. Michael Parker Ms. Mercedes Parodi Mr. and Mrs. Edgar Pease Jr. Mary Sortino Petersen '72 Mr. and Mrs. John Petros Mr. and Mrs. Orlin Petrov Michelle Strongo Pfeiffer '73 Kathy Boulger Phillips '63 Joy Anne Glassmire Pierce '81 Mr. and Mrs. Frank Pincherli Ruth Bilek Podielski '63 Mr. Kenneth Poitras Lanora Fitzgerald Pook '64 Melissa Pope '90 Mr. and Mrs. Gerard Quintos Victoria Piemonte Rabjohn '62 Loretta Hardie Rahmani '74 Mr. and Mrs. Rafael Ramirez Betsy Ramsey '63 Suzanne Ramsey '70 Mr. and Mrs. Stephen Raynes Mr. and Mrs. Duncan Rayside Bridget Razo '75 Mr. and Mrs. Richard Realivasquez Mr. Gerald A. Redondo
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LouAnn Galieote Reising '73 Gail Reisman '73 Mr. Ben L. Reyes Ms. Susana Reyes Penny Groff Rice '61 Richard Dunn Family Foundation Michelle Wilson Rigney '74 Christine Garrison Rippey '68 Kathe Robbs '62 Gail Robillard '74 Mr. and Mrs. Manuel Robles Terry Romero Paul '69 Susan Lee Root '61 Maureen Birney Rosenblatt '61 Mrs. Geneveive Roumbos Mr. and Mrs. Delfin Ruiz Mr. and Mrs. German Ruiz Mrs. Elenita Salero Beverly Belkiewicz Saliba '60 Mr. and Mrs. Alan Samson Ms. Linda Sarenas Mr. Jim Sartoris Sister Barbara Schamber, S.P. '61 Kathleen Casey Schmidl '67 Mr. Ronald Scholten Mrs. Nancy Sciurba Kathleen Geraughty Scobell '71 Mr. and Mrs. Larry Sepulveda Joyce Speeter Sfetku '59 Ilyea Shaikh Mr. and Mrs. J.L. Shepherd Jillian Murray Segal '60 Mr. and Mrs. Edgar Silva Teresa Brown Simonson '72 Jeanne Riendeau Sisson '60 Kathleen Dolan Smead '69 Kathleen Snider '65 Mr. and Mrs. Eldie Snyder Julie Voss Snyder '59 Elaine Murray Stangland '67 Mr. and Mrs. Phillip Stewart Mr. and Mrs. David Stone Phyllis Stonehocker '62 Mr. and Mrs. Rustico Sunga Mr. and Mrs. Stephen Swofford Deborah Stark Tabor '60 Pamela Walker Taxe '66 Mr. and Mrs. Veeriya Thenkondar Tim Thobe '87 Mr. and Mrs. Mitchell Thomas Karen Roshay Thompson '69 Mr. and Mrs. Cesar Ting Betsy Sweet Truyoo '68 Victoria Swackenberg Umans '62
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Mary Erickson Van de Kamp '68 Van Dyke Specialty Coatings Corporation Ms. Catherine Van Stralen Mr. James Varga Nadia Vartoughian '90 Mr. Rafe Vega Mrs. Carol Veitch Stacy Vierheilig Fraser '80 Mrs. Clotilde Villa Sister Lucy Villanova, S.P. Mary Ellen Hammond Villar '64 Marianne Stifter Walters '69 Mr. and Mrs. Albert Wargo Elaine Casey Warren '69 Denise Charland Weddle '64 Rita Roland Wehrfritz '62 Eileen Wesson '65 Patricia Campbell West '64 Mr. and Mrs. Stan Weston Mrs. Jean White Sister Teresa White '62 Most Reverend Gerald E. Wilkerson Mr. and Mrs. Lloyd Wilkey Patricia Wilkinson '69 Susan Wright Williams '64 Mrs. Helen Wong Susan Blank Woods '64 Joanne Carroll Wright '61 Ms. Linda Wyatt Ms. Sue Wyninegar Anna Wypchlak '00 Mr. and Mrs. Zbigniew Wypchlak Mr. Cheng Yang Mrs. Susan Yee Mr. James Ziegler
In Memory of... Agnes Dean Mr. and Mrs. Anton Lubeley Don DeMont Mr. Doug Parker Carol Hoeschen Mr. Larry Hoeschen Sandra Tuohy Ms. Victoria Rabjohn
In Honor of... Mr. and Mrs. Robert Brennan Mr. and Mrs. Anton Lubeley Sister Lucille Dean, S.P. Mr. and Mrs. Tirso George Mr. and Mrs. Anton Lubeley Mrs. Mary Ellen Villar Sr. Mary Hawkins, S.P. Mr. and Mrs. Anton Lubeley Sister Renate Hayum, S.P. Mr. and Mrs. Anton Lubeley Mr. C. Vic LeBreton Mr. and Mrs. Anton Lubeley Sr. Alexis Melancon, S.P. Mrs. Mary Ellen Villar
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Did You Know? An exciting new option for making a contribution to Providence High School is our new Online Donations feature on our website. Simply log on to: www.providencehigh.org and click on the “Donate NOW!” button on the right-hand side. You will be able to make a secure donation via your credit card to any of the following funds: • Area of Greatest Need • The Providence Fund (Financial Aid/Scholarship) • Class of 1975 Scholarship • Sister Renate Hayum, SP Scholarship • 50 Year Club The 50 Year Club annual scholarship fund was established by alumnae from the Providence High School Class of 1959. This scholarship fund shall receive gifts and bequests to provide tuition assistance to students currently enrolled at Providence High School. • The Jainee Abrera Scholarship Fund (KAIROS) This fund was established in memory of Jainee Abrera ‘98, a PHS alumna and former Providence High School teacher. Funds for this scholarship go toward aiding senior students who would not otherwise afford to attend our unique, four-day spiritual retreat. • Promise for the Future II – New Science Facility Help us make our new science center a reality. • Named Scholarship Program If you would like to start a named scholarship, please contact Paul Kaminski, Director of Advancement, at 818.846.8141 x402 or paul.kaminski@providencehigh. org.
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Spring 2011
We Pray To the Lord... Please keep the following members of the extended Providence Community in your thoughts and prayers:
The Providence community for the loss of former PHS librarian and administrator, Sister Renate Hayum, SP. PHS faculty member, Ms. Kerry Martin, for the loss of her father-in-law, Barry W. Uzel. PHS Dean of Faculty, Mr. Reece Talley, and faculty member Mrs. Celeste Talley, for the loss of their mother and mother-in-law, Ruth Ann Talley. Former PHS faculty member, Mrs. Maribel Kuklish, for the loss of her father, Audelino Moreno. Richard Ferrante ‘85, Doug Ferrante ‘86, and Bret Ferrante for the loss of their aunt, Mary Jane Ferrante. Mary Jane was a dedicated and generous supporter of PHS. Tirso George ‘82, Christian George ‘12, and Cassandra George ‘13 for the loss of their father-inlaw and grandfather, Sidonio Nuno. Former PHS staff member Sheila Hindery, Veronica Dressel ‘64, and Kenneth Ingoldsby ‘81 for the loss of their brother and uncle, Leonard Ingoldsby. PHS faculty member, Ms. Marisa Paolone ‘95 and Paul Paolone ‘03 for the passing of their cousin, Lisa DeCurtins.
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“Dynamite� 2011 Spring Choral Concert The Historic Alex Theatre Glendale, CA Tuesday, May 17th 2011 7:30 pm $20.00 general admission
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