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TheWomen of SJND:
Bold, Driven and Leading the Way Inspiring SJND Alumnae #PilotsGive: Supporters Pledge $32K on SJND Day of Giving SJND Says Goodbye to Mr. Pondok
Spring Musical Once On This Island
CALENDAR of Events
SEPTEMBER 28
Get Involved!
Visit www.sjnd.org to learn more about upcoming events and alumni announcements.
Booster Club Pasta Dinner 6:00 p.m.
OCTOBER 20 Open House for Prospective Students 3:00 p.m. Learn more: www.sjnd.org/visit-sjnd
OCTOBER 26 Dream Flight Gala 5:30 p.m.
NOVEMBER 29 Homecoming / Alumni Basketball Games
DECEMBER 14 Reindeer Run
We are always looking for Alumni Class Representatives who are interested in giving back to your school. If you are interested in volunteering on an alumni committee or at an upcoming event, please contact Vicki Bargagliotti at vbargagliotti@sjnd.org.
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2 018-1 9 B OA R D OF T RU ST E E S Richard Soublet ’65, Chair Organizational Effectiveness Consultant, Kaiser Permanente IT
Richard Davis, Vice Chair Retired, AT&T
Father George Alengadan, ex officio Pastor, Saint Joseph Basilica Parish
Keith Cosbey Founder, Choice Lunch
Teresa Courville, ex officio Nurse, UCSF Benioff Children's Hospital Oakland
Alicia Dlugosh ’95 Trost Communications Dept. Manager, BART
Shop the SJND Runway Check out all of the new SJND Pilots gear available at the SJND Runway online store. Treat your Pilot to a t-shirt, sweatshirt, hat or water bottle, and shop our new outerwear selection! Visit www.sjnd.org/runway to begin your shopping experience.
Babs Freitas '70 Retired Principal, Bay Farm School
André Hill ’72 Senior Counsel, Bassi Edlin Huie & Blum LLP
Ken Jennings, ex officio Principal, SJND
Bob Lassalle-Klein Professor, Holy Names University
Patrick Larsen '02 Associate Attorney at Watson & Machado LLP
Dan Prislin Portfolio Manager, Jackson Square Partners
Chris Seiwald
Features
#PilotsGive. ............................................................................ . 5 Donors Pledge Over $32K for SJND Day of Giving Partying for Good . ................................................................. 6 Dream Flight and Crab Feed Recaps Pilot Life . .................................................................................. 8 Campus Happenings Once on This Island . ............................................................ 10 Student Performers Leave an Impact with Moving Musical Production The Women of SJND: Bold, Driven and Leading the Way ......................................................... 14 Inspiring SJND Alumnae
Departments Saint Joseph Notre Dame, a Catholic parish high school, provides a dynamic and rigorous college preparatory education. Our faith-filled, diverse, and welcoming community embraces the teachings of Jesus Christ. We develop confident, open-minded, and effective leaders who are ready to live joyful lives of faith, scholarship, and service.
Calendar of Events . .............................................................. . 2 Pilots Athletics Recap . ........................................................ 12 Class Notes . ........................................................................... 22 Alumni Back on Campus … … … … … … . ................................. 24 Homecoming and Reunions . ............................................ 26 In Memoriam . ....................................................................... 27 Spring 2019 Update 3
PRINCIPAL’SMessage
even more direct engagement with our alumni across the country. Again, thank you! The 2018-2019 year has also been robust academically for SJND, as we welcomed the first students in our International Student Program, added new electives to our curriculum, increased standardized test scores and received news of exceptional student achievements. Once again, we witnessed the amazing talents of our art, music, and theater students in their various performances and festivals throughout the year. As we move forward to the 2019-2020 year, I am happy to announce we have a fully-enrolled freshman class of 130 students with a waiting list of even more freshman students who wish to be part of the unique SJND community.
Dear Alumni, Parents and Friends, This will be my last report as the Principal of Saint Joseph Notre Dame High School, as I depart for my home state of New Jersey on June 30, 2019. I have truly enjoyed my three years of service as the Principal of this great Catholic college preparatory high school. I want to thank Father George Alengadan, Pastor, for his unwavering support of my tenure and his faith in our high school. I also want to thank you, the dedicated alumni and supporters of SJND’s mission, which is “to develop confident, openminded, and effective leaders who are ready to live joyful lives of faith, scholarship, and service.” Without your generosity, all the great work that has been accomplished the past three years would not have occurred. Thank you. Just recently, our talented Advancement Team launched our first ever #PilotsGive: SJND Day of Giving, which engaged our young alumni and resulted in $30,000 in contributions - way beyond our initial goal of $10,000. This year’s fundraising events also yielded results that far surpassed our budget goals - a direct tribute to the resolute support of the SJND alumni community. In addition, the work of the Advancement Committee of the Board has resulted in
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Finally, I am happy to share the good news that Father George has selected Ms. Julie Guevara as the new Interim Principal of SJND, effective July 1, 2019. Ms. Guevara currently serves as the Assistant Principal of Student Life and previously served as Director of Admissions. Ms. Guevara has my fullest support and will provide great leadership in the year ahead. As I close this final column, I want to express my thanks to God for the tremendous honor of serving as Principal these past three years. I know that I have received much more than I could have possibly given - it is a biblical principle that we receive more than we give. I also believe that the same holds true for your generosity to SJND: God blesses a cheerful giver - whatever you have given, you will receive back threefold. What I will miss most, of course, are you - the caring men and women of this community. I will miss my friendships with you. Some of you have served as mentors for me as well. Thank you. As always, thank you for your support. Go Pilots!
Mr. Jennings Principal
One Day.
$30,000.
We Did It! March 15, 2019
This year, we launched our first-ever SJND Day of Giving, with the ambitious goal
of raising $10,000 in one day for SJND and our students.
With the support of our 250 generous donors, we met our initial goal in just hours, and raised a total of $32,588. Thank you to all who took part in this historic day! To view the full list of #PilotsGive: SJND Day of Giving donors, check out the SJND Annual Report, which will be mailed this fall, or visit www.sjnd.org/dayofgiving.
“Support of SJND will help even more students like me support their communities... Giving back to SJND sparks a desire in [the students] to give back and helps further student ambitions.” - Cassandra DeLeon ’20
Our students also gave back on March 15…
Students donated hundreds of pairs of socks to St. Vincent de Paul Oakland for those in need. Additionally, the Senior Class of 2019 generously gave to the purchase of water bottle-filling stations, making the SJND campus more environmentally friendly for generations to come. Spring 2019 Update 5
Dream Flight Gala Raises Over $115,000 for Tuition Assistance Alumni, parents and friends of SJND gathered at the Claremont Country Club in Oakland on October 13, 2018, to help fund the dreams of current and future Pilots at the Fourth Annual Dream Flight Gala. The elegant October evening included music by alumni jazz band The Suggestions, featuring David Dupart ’03, Chris Massoud ’02, Akili Peyton ’02 and Jaime Guzman ’06, as well as a performance by SJND student vocal group One Voice. During the dinner program, emcees Mike Pola ’82 - in his fourth year hosting the event - and newcomer Harrison Wilkes ’03 delighted the crowd, as did alumna speaker Breeanna Decker ’10, who gave a moving speech about her SJND experience and her work with opportunity youth at Urban Strategies Council. ASB representative Nikko Mendez ’19 also spoke about the impact SJND has had on his last four years, as well as his goals for the future.
This year we were honored to present the Christi Matri Award for outstanding service to SJND to Kerry O’Hara Plain ’70. Kerry's sisters, Maureen O'Hara ’68 and Patricia O'Hara ’67, were also in attendance to celebrate Kerry. Thank you to all who attended and supported the 2018 Dream Flight Tuition Assistance Gala, and to our 2018 Dream Flight Sponsors, without whom the evening could not have been such a success: The Kelly Family Dan Carroll '64 Bruns Grayson '65 Rob and Stephanie Doud James Lee '64 Harold '59 and Janet Boscovich Shamrock Office Solutions
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Anonymous Beacon Pointe Bladium Sports & Fitness Club William '94 and Kelly Demar Brian McDonald '70 and The Capy Bar Paul Stier '76
CAMPUSNews
A Win Across the Board:
SJND’s ‘Alameda Derby’ 38th Annual Crab Feed & Auction Derby Darlings and Southern Gents flocked to the Kelly Gymnasium for the Alameda Derby: SJND Crab Feed & Auction on February 2, 2019. The nearly-sold out event featured a 50/50 and diamond raffle, silent and live auctions and a decadent dessert auction. In addition to raising critical funds for tuition assistance, scholastic development, and athletics, we raised funds for our new mobile IDEA Lab, made up of several cutting-edge technologies, including fabrication, robotic, and audio/video production tools, most of which will be mobile so they can be shared across departments. We proudly raised $35,000 for the IDEA Lab, exceeding our goal and allowing us to receive another $30,000 in the form of a matching grant from the HEDCO foundation.
In total, the evening grossed a record $136,000 in support of SJND students and activities. We would like to thank our 2019 Crab Feed & Auction Sponsors, without whom the event would not have been such a success.
Thank you to... Little House Cafe 20/20 Productions Inc. Rob & Stephanie Doud McGuire and Hester Foundation Beacon Pointe Bladium Sports & Fitness Club Blaisdell's Office Supplies Kevin Milroy at Brown & Brown Insurance Dede Cunningham at Alain Pinel Realtors Amy's Moveable Feast DJ by the Bay RB Construction
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Pilot Life
Campus Happenings Proud 2 Be a Pilot:
Students and Faculty Donate Hair for Women Undergoing Cancer Treatment The normally-rambunctious Proud 2 Be a Pilot (P2BAP) Rally took a philanthropic turn this year, with students and faculty taking the stage to give back to those living with cancer. In front of the entire school, participants spoke about their personal experiences and connections with cancer before donating their hair to Pantene Beautiful Lengths, a campaign providing free, real-hair wigs for women undergoing cancer treatment. Five students and three faculty members took part in the service project, cutting their long locks as the student body cheered them on in support.
Great America Tradition Continues The SJND Band returned to California’s Great America theme park this spring to perform in the annual Music in The Parks Festival. SJND received an "Excellent" rating and got to enjoy the park attractions following the event. Congratulations!
A Pilot’s Best Friend Thank you to the Associated Student Body (ASB) who this year arranged for emotional support dogs from the Alliance of Therapy Dogs to visit campus during exam season. Students were able to relieve some stress by spending time between classes with the dogs in the Quad.
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CAMPUSNews
SJND Bids Farewell to Mr. Pondok
SJND Launches Diversity and Inclusion Committee
After nearly 16 years at SJND - first as a coach, then as a teacher and Athletic Director - the SJND community says goodbye to Chris Pondok as he begins his new life in Reno, Nev., with his fiancée, SJND teacher Christina Arias.
Reinforcing our commitment to promoting diversity, equity and inclusion in our school environment, SJND has launched a new Diversity and Inclusion Committee made up of student and faculty representatives. This year the group has hosted student town hall meetings and brought guest speaker Matt Balano, Director of Diversity and Inclusion at The Thacher School, on campus to present at a Faculty and Staff professional day.
SJND Bus in Action
“Early on, SJND felt like home. It has been a wonderful place to work, and my colleagues, mentors, students and the parents who I’ve had the honor to work with have been amazing,” said Mr. Pondok. “I always tried to work under the auspice of ‘It's for the students,’ and whether it was cooking 400 hotdogs in an hour or driving to Fresno to watch a cross country meet at 8:00 a.m. then driving back for a volleyball game at 8:00 p.m., I always tried to do what was best for our athletes. And it was all worth it,” he explained.
“Early on, SJND felt like home. It has been a wonderful place to work, and my colleagues, mentors, students and the parents who I’ve had the honor to work with have been amazing." Students, coaches, and faculty and staff will miss Mr. Pondok’s friendly face, can-do attitude and support at athletic events. “SJND has been blessed with over a decade of Mr. Pondok's relentless dedication to the school's student athletes and entire school community. His sense of humor, coupled with his ability to connect with others, is a true gift. Mr. Pondok's genuine care and concern for helping young people learn life lessons through athletics is invaluable. His friendship will be sorely missed but he will always be a part of SJND,” said Julie Guevara, Assistant Principal of Student Life.
SJND’s new school bus has been a hot commodity this school year, taking students to and from the San Leandro BART station on a daily basis, shuttling athletes to games and practices, and even serving as transportation for retreats and field trips. Next year, daily bus service will be extended to the Lake Merritt BART station in Oakland.
Gisele de Araujo ’19 Participates in Elite National Leadership Program This past fall, representatives from the U.S. Marine Corps stopped by the Proud 2 Be a Pilot (P2BAP) Rally to honor Gisele de Araujo for her participation in the Semper Fidelis All-American Program. Gisele was one of 96 students from across the nation - and one of only two from California - selected for the program, which included the opportunity to attend the Battles Won Academy in Washington, D.C. last July. There, she participated in workouts and service projects, toured the Nation’s Capital, and explored the Marine Corps experience in Quantico. After graduation, Gisele plans to pursue her undergraduate studies through the Minerva Schools at KGI (Keck Graduate Institute).
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Student Performers Leave an Impact with Moving Musical Production
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ver 40 students (including a few stars in the making from local elementary schools) brought to life SJND’s 2019 Spring Musical production Once On This Island, which ran at the Malonga Casquelourd Center for the Arts in Oakland from February 28-March 3. Once On This Island (2018 Tony for Best Revival of a Musical) tells the touching story of an orphaned peasant girl, Ti Moune, who rescues an injured wealthy boy from the other side of the island. Unbeknownst to Ti Moune, the Gods who preside over the island make a bet with one another over which is stronger, love or death, the stakes being Ti Moune's life. On a Caribbean island divided by color, class, religion and gender, Ti Moune's determination and capacity to love attempts to break the wall that separates the societies and unite them. “I wanted to do a show that pushed the cast and the audience to gain understanding and perspective beyond their worldview. The cast courageously took on this challenging script and history with an open mind and supportive hearts. They tore through the division in this story, coming together as one family to embody the message of the musical: that we are all connected and love has the power to break boundaries,” explained Lauren Rosi, Director of the SJND Theater Program.
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SJND students of all different grades and experiencelevels participated in the production, which spanned four days and included six shows. “This year’s musical was beyond monumental. Not only did it teach a valuable life lesson, but it pulled talent from students who you'd never expect to take the stage,” said Ananda Hutcherson ’19. “It was a brilliant opportunity for students to tell a story stemming from each of their individual truths,” she added.
The Making of a SJND Musical
● 43 students involved in the production ● Four months of preparations ● Over 100 hours spent auditioning, learning and rehearsing ● Six shows over one weekend ● 1,000+ audience members in attendance
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Fall and Winter
Sports Highlights Women’s Cross Country Makes a Run at State SJND Women's Cross Country finished 10th overall at the State Cross Country meet. Emily Perez ’19 highlighted SJND’s appearance and finished 4th overall individually.
Men's Varsity Soccer Team Earns NCS Scholastic Championship Award Congratulations to the 2018 SJND Men’s Varsity Soccer Team who earned the North Coast Section (NCS) Scholastic Championship Team Award for Fall 2018. The Scholastic Championship Award is presented to the top three NCS varsity teams in each division or classification in each sport with the highest composite GPA of 3.0 (unweighted) or above. Gil Lemmon, NCS Athletic Commissioner writes, “Recognizing that there are 179 schools in the NCS, this is indeed an outstanding achievement.”
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Another Successful Season for Women’s Volleyball Women's Volleyball went 19-14 in the season and finished 10-3 in league play. They were 2nd in league, earning an NCS berth in Division 4, but fell to Roseland Prep in the first round.
SCHOLAR-ATHLETES SIGN WITH COLLEGE TEAMS H Marcus Abendanio TRACK Marymount
California University
H Caroline Bridges SOFTBALL Loyola
Marymount University
H Jason De Ocampo
GOLF Holy Names University
H Zhane Duckett
BASKETBALL California
State University, East Bay
H Hudson Hennigh
BASEBALL Pitzer College
H Emily Perez CROSS COUNTRY/TRACK
Oregon State University
H Richard Reid
CREW Harvard University
H Andrea Rodgers
BASKETBALL University of California, Merced
H Hannah Twaddell ROWING Seattle University
H Julian Vaughns
BASKETBALL California
State University, Chico
Winter Sports Compete in NCS Playoffs Led by senior Nicole Prislin and juniors Elle Kallsen and Maia Chareonsuphiphat, Women's Soccer went 5-3-3 in league matchups and 9-5-3 overall, earning the program’s first NCS appearance since 2012. The team competed in Division 3 playoffs but fell to Urban in the first round. Men's Basketball had an enthralling season including two OT games against Alameda High and Bishop O'Dowd. They competed in NCS playoffs and lost to Salesian in the quarterfinals, but went on to earn a #6 seed in the Division 2 CIF State Tournament. The team defeated St. Ignatius in the first round but lost to Grant High School in OT in the second round. Women’s Basketball played an excellent season, going 6-0 in league games and 22-8 overall, and were one of the top-ranked teams in Northern California. They competed in NCS but lost a very close game to Salesian for the championship. The team also earned a #5 seed in the Open Division of the CIF State Tournament, the most competitive bracket, but fell to Salesian in the first round. Two of the team's captains, Malia Mastora ’20 and Zhane Duckett ’19, were named to the All Bay Area News Group Girls Basketball Team.
SJND Holds Second Annual
Reindeer Run
Thanks to all those who came out for the Second Annual Reindeer Run at Crab Cove on December 8! The 5K race and holiday event is always a blast. Save the date for the 2019 Reindeer Run,
to be held Saturday, December 14, 2019.
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ALUMNIFeature Julie Freccero '01 held a focus group with women in Northern Uganda as part of her research on accountability for conflict-related sexual violence.
The Women of SJND: Bold, Driven and Leading the Way
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T
he women included in this feature are just a few of the Saint Joseph Notre Dame High School Alumnae who have gone on to lead successful adult lives. Whether standing out
in a male-dominated industry, supporting women’s rights around the world, or creating new opportunity for budding professionals in their field, these women have forged their own paths and opened doors for other women. Thank you to those women who participated in this feature for inspiring our students to take risks and follow their dreams.
Julie Freccero ’01
Director of the Health and Human Rights Program at the UC Berkeley Human Rights Center BA, University of California, San Diego; MPH, Health and Social Behavior, University of California, Berkeley Julie is the Director of the Health and Human Rights Program at the UC Berkeley Human Rights Center. She created and launched this program in 2017, which aims to improve the health and protection of marginalized populations affected by conflict, forced displacement, and violence. She has over ten years of experience in gender-based violence, reproductive health, and women’s empowerment research, programming, and advocacy. Some of Julie’s past roles and projects include: leading the United Nations Population Fund’s (UNFPA) response to gender-based violence against refugees and migrants in Greece in 2016; serving as Program Officer for Violence against Women at the UN Development Fund for Women (UNIFEM) in Tanzania; and conducting research in refugee and internally displaced communities in Cameroon, Kenya, Uganda, Ethiopia, Serbia, and Malaysia, among other locations. In the coming months, she will launch a new project in collaboration with the City of San Francisco’s Department on the Status of Women to develop and evaluate a family-based foster care pilot for youth who are at risk or have experienced trafficking or commercial sexual exploitation in the Bay Area.
It takes a lot of courage to do the important work that you do. Where do you get your courage from? Thank you. I really don’t view it as courageous. More so, I am filled with gratitude to be able to work on women’s health and human rights issues. I am humbled to work alongside and learn from such incredible activists: the survivors of gender-based violence who bravely come forward to seek support and share their stories in the hope of making things better for others; the humanitarian responders and service providers who are working long hours on the front lines providing crisis counseling and lifesaving health and protection services;
Julie was invited to speak about her work in Greece and commercial sexual exploitation and trafficking of youth here in the Bay Area for World Day Against Trafficking in Persons. The Bay Area is a major hub for the commercial sexual exploitation of children.
the women’s human rights defenders in conflict zones who put their lives at risk to advocate for women’s rights and to provide protection and support for survivors of violence. These individuals motivate and inspire me every day. In my current role as a researcher and advocate, I am in the fortunate position of acting as a kind of bridge - documenting needs on the ground and working to amplify the voices of survivors and frontline practitioners through our research and advocacy with policymakers. Knowing that our work will have impact also gives me the courage to take smart risks and step outside of my comfort zone. Impact is something that is built into all of the projects that we take on in our Health and Human Rights Program from the start. For all of our projects, we partner with communities or local or international organizations to translate the research we conduct into new tools or guidance for humanitarian practitioners, or new programs to support survivors. I also get courage
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ALUMNIFeature from my mother, Linda Capella Freccero '70, who spent her career supporting underserved youth impacted by early pregnancy, homelessness, and juvenile justice involvement.
Did your time at SJND influence your career choice in any way? If so, how? Absolutely. Service to the community is at the heart of SJND’s educational philosophy - embedded into the education, sports and recreation, retreats, and other activities. It is the very fabric of the school. This core value, instilled in me by my parents and reinforced by SJND, has always driven my career decisions. I have known since high school that my career would focus on working with underserved communities to advocate for their health and well-being, access to opportunity, and human rights. SJND also provided me with the opportunities to explore my abilities and to push myself both academically and in sports. Two aspects of my experience at SJND stand out
Julie is a member of the United Nations Population Fund's (UNFPA's) global roster of gender-based violence and sexual and reproductive health specialists in emergencies and served a sixmonth deployment in Greece in 2016-2017. As a gender-based violence specialist in the humanitarian response, she provided training to government and NGO service providers in gender-based violence response, established standard procedures for referring survivors of domestic and sexual violence to support services, and helped to set up safe spaces for women and girls and mobile sexual and reproductive health clinics in several refugee camps.
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"I also get courage from my mother, Linda Capella Freccero '70, who spent her career supporting underserved youth impacted by early pregnancy, homelessness, and juvenile justice involvement." as particularly influential in my career path: my Advanced Placement Spanish class and playing on the varsity basketball team. The AP Spanish class that I took during my senior year with Mrs. Norris truly challenged me and gave me the confidence to learn new languages and immerse myself in new experiences. Mrs. Norris was not only an amazing teacher, but she motivated everyone to do their best. She told us (regularly!) that she had a perfect passing rate on the AP exam among her students and that it needed to stay that way, she had us constantly practicing, and she made us T-shirts that said “con ganas se puede” to wear on exam day. Her approach motivated all of us to work very hard and to help each other to keep up with the lessons as we prepared for the exam throughout the year. After passing the AP exam my senior year, I attended UC San Diego where I was able to skip the Spanish language courses and head straight into the more advanced series to obtain a minor in Spanish literature. I studied abroad in Sevilla, Spain to practice my language skills, which opened my eyes to the world of possibilities of working and living in other countries. As a result, I have been comfortable living in new locations and confident in my ability to learn and communicate in new languages – something essential for my career in global health and human rights. For example, after college, I worked with the UN Development Fund for Women (UNIFEM) in Tanzania, learned Swahili, and obtained a foreign language scholarship to continue to study Swahili and work in Kenya during graduate School at UC Berkeley. Having played varsity basketball at SJND, I learned the importance of teamwork, that hard work and discipline translate into success, and that it is absolutely essential to balance a challenging professional workload with time for health and fitness. As a point guard and team captain of the basketball team, I gained leadership skills and strategies for working well with team members and bringing out their strengths. This early foundation has served me well as I now manage projects with diverse partners in both the Bay Area and in other countries in my role.
when something doesn’t work out is trying to figure out what didn’t work, how we can correct the issues, and then try again! It’s about always trying, always inventing, always thinking outside of the box.
What type of roadblocks/stereotypes have you faced in your career? When I was in commercial real estate, I was the only woman agent in our entire office and the only agent under 40 (I was 22). It was an unbelievably sexist and degrading environment. Sadly, since it was my first job out of college, I just assumed that was the way it would be in the “real world.” However, thankfully, after three years of putting up with it, I left and it was the best decision I ever made. I felt like a failure leaving, but I quickly learned that I should have left the minute it started to eat at my soul to be there. I should have never wasted three years in those circumstances.
Kate McCaffrey ’97 Realtor, Compass Real Estate
BA, University of California, Santa Barbara Kate has been named the Top Realtor in all of Alameda since 2014, and in the 94501 zip code since 2011. She has been in real estate since she graduated from University California, Santa Barbara in 2002, where she started her career in commercial real estate. In 2005, Kate founded McCaffrey Custom Construction, Inc. with her husband, JP. Together, they flipped two homes and sold them in Alameda, catapulting Kate into a successful career in residential real estate.
You spoke about the importance of taking risks at Career Day. What have you learned from taking risks over the years? I find it invigorating! I think you have to try new things and be ok if they don’t work out. My favorite thing about
"I think you have to try new things and be ok if they don’t work out. ...It’s about always trying, always inventing, always thinking outside of the box." Who is a role model of yours? Oprah. Anyone who knows me knows she is my absolute idol. She has experienced so many obstacles, and yet she continues to show up with grace, integrity and authenticity. My two favorite Oprah quotes/sayings are, “When you know better, you do better,” (it’s actually Maya Angelou but Oprah likes to quote Maya) and “People just want to be validated: I see you. I hear you. And what you say matters to me.”
Josefina Rodriguez '06 Speaks to Young Entrepreneur’s Club Thank you to Josefina Rodriguez '06 who graciously came back to present to the SJND Young Entrepreneur’s Club about her career in digital marketing and ad strategy at Quora in Mountain View.
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ALUMNIFeature
"...I thought, 'It's only a research assistant role, I have a master's degree, I could do more,' and within a year, I was promoted to foreign policy analyst."
Malou Innocent ’01
Adjunct Scholar, Cato Institute & Corporate Finance Professional, Afina International MA, University of Chicago; BA, University of California, Berkeley
Malou is an adjunct scholar at the Cato Institute and a corporate finance professional for Afina International where she leads business operations, organizational strategy, and corporate governance. Previously, she was a foreign policy analyst at Cato from 2007 to 2013. She is a member of the International Institute for Strategic Studies, and her primary research interests include Middle East and Persian Gulf security issues and U.S. foreign policy toward Pakistan, Afghanistan, and China. With Ted Galen Carpenter, she is the author of Perilous Partners: The Benefits and Pitfalls of America’s Alliances with Authoritarian Regimes (Cato Institute, 2015). Malou has published reviews and articles on national security and international affairs in journals such as Survival, Congressional Quarterly, and Harvard International Review. In addition, she has appeared as a guest analyst for many major news networks and contributed to a variety of publications, both in the United States and overseas.
a lilypad or a stepping stone to another position. I applied for a research assistant position, and at first I thought, “It’s only a research assistant role, I have a master’s degree, I could do more,” and within a year, I was promoted to foreign policy analyst. You want to get your foot in the door, you want to have a way to get your name out there, and you never know where something might lead. So right after graduating, I moved on and worked as a research assistant at Cato, mainly working on issues related to Persian Gulf and Middle East security, and within my first six months, I stood up to my bosses because I recommended a policy paper that hadn’t been discussed in the political discourse about the expansion of Iranian power in the Middle East after the Iraq War. It was something that my boss hadn’t considered before... The broader lesson is, don’t be afraid to show initiative on the job. Don’t be afraid to show your boss, your superiors, that you have ideas, that you’re thinking about what’s going on in the world and in your job and how you can think in new creative ways... Always be curious and always try to think outside the box.
Did you jump into foreign policy work right after graduating from the University of Chicago?
Did your foreign policy work allow you to travel abroad often?
I did. Something that I recommend to all students who are applying for jobs is don’t always think that you are going to land your dream job. You don’t know if that’s
Yes, I went with a delegation to Taiwan back in 2012, which was very interesting. We met with Taiwanese officials, who were very worried about Chinese
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espionage of the Taiwan island... One of my most fascinating trips was doing field research in Pakistan. There, I was interviewing former and current government officials, military leaders, members of the national security establishment, journalists, senators, judges - it was very eye opening.
Are there many women in your line of work? As a woman, what challenges do you face working in foreign policy and corporate finance? In general, there are a lot more men in this industry. I don’t know if it’s because it deals with militarism - a lot
of men come from the Naval Academy, or have gone to West Point, or have a military background... I think that partly explains why it’s more maledominated, but I think that is slowly changing... There are a lot of resources for women interested in foreign policy, such as the Council on Foreign Relations’ Women in Foreign Policy Program, Women’s Foreign Policy Group and SheSource. There are a lot of groups and organizations trying to encourage women to go into the foreign and domestic policy field. Even though it wasn’t the case 10 years ago, you’re seeing it much more now.
Catherine Gacad ’93 Discusses Female Leadership with SJND Students
We were thrilled to welcome alumna Catherine Gacad back to campus on February 12 for a presentation tailored to our female leaders. A graduate of the SJND Class of 1993, Catherine completed her undergraduate studies at the University of California, Berkeley, and later received her MBA from the University of Chicago Booth School of Business. Catherine is currently a Senior Vice President of Advanced Technology and Partnerships at Wells Fargo, where she is responsible for developing and supporting relationships with various divisions of the company to facilitate effective internal dialogue and support client meetings. Before joining Wells Fargo in 2004, Catherine worked in finance at private equity and technology firms. In addition, she runs a successful lifestyle blog founded in 2005.
During her presentation Catherine spoke about her own career experiences and path to success, and addressed important topics for young women, including combating gender and racial discrimination in the workplace, as well as misconceptions about female leadership. She encouraged the female students to stand up for themselves, to take risks, support each other and speak up. “It took me a long time to learn this lesson, especially because I am an introvert and I never wanted to say something wrong in meetings. But always find opportunities to say something, anything that's insightful,” Catherine told the audience. “Whether you're in class or in a meeting, say something or even ask a question. Don't just sit there. Contribute.”
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ALUMNIFeature
Vanessa Anderson ’88
Senior Vice President and Private Wealth Advisor, UBS Wealth Management JD, University of California, Los Angeles; BA, Yale University
Vanessa joined UBS Private Wealth Management in 2003. Prior to joining UBS, Vanessa was a Vice President in the Private Wealth Management group at Goldman, Sachs & Co., and prior to that, she was an attorney at Gray Cary Ware & Freidenrich (now DLA Piper) in the banking and real estate group. Her industry accolades include rankings among Barron's "Top 100 Women Financial Advisors" for 10 consecutive years (2008-2017) and On Wall Street "Top 40 Advisors under 40" in 2008.
You are truly paving the way in your industry, having been named to On Wall Street's "Top 40 Advisors Under 40" and Barron's "Top 100 Women Financial Advisors" lists. Who or what continues to inspire you? My team and I work with a very select group of clients. They are founders, innovators, leaders and executives within their industries and I love working with them, learning from them and learning about cutting edge advances they are working on in their fields – it's exciting and relevant. I also enjoy the global financial markets
Breaking Down Barriers in Hollywood While just four percent of the 100 top-grossing films in 2018 were directed by women, it’s safe to say movements like #MeToo and Time’s Up are drawing much deserved attention to the women breaking down barriers in the male-dominated entertainment industry. One of those women is SJND Alumna and Film Director Marielle Heller ’97. Four years after her debut film premiered, Marielle Heller ’97 just wrapped her third directorial film project. Her second film, Can You Ever Forgive Me? garnered high praise and recently closed out an exciting awards season, picking up multiple Academy Awards nominations and earning Marielle the EDA Female Focus Award for Best Director. Her new film, titled, A Beautiful Day in the Neighborhood, chronicles journalist Tom Junod’s interactions with Fred Rogers, played by Tom Hanks, and is set to be released in November 2019. After graduating from SJND, Marielle studied theatre at University of California, Los Angeles and spent a year at the Royal Academy of Dramatic Arts (RADA) in London. She starred
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and understanding global capital flows. It's empowering to understand markets and the business world and be around information flow! My two high school kids can see this empowerment, while I make plenty of time for them and our active social circle.
What important support systems were in place for you that helped you get to where you are today?
Creating Change in the Environment and in the Workplace
What advice would you give to young women entering a male-dominated industry?
A 2009 graduate of SJND, Genora Givens recently received her Master’s Degree in Water Resource Management from Yale University’s School of Forestry and Environmental Science - one of the top schools in the nation for environmental science studies
Knowledge is power. You have to know your stuff. When you speak, you have to speak with no apology and speak with the facts. This will help you standout. Also, ask for a mentor if you do not have one assigned to you. This can provide you insight and support wherever your first, second or third job takes you!
As a graduate student, Genora noticed a lack of diversity in her program and field, and as a result, helped co-found a student group for students of the African diaspora. The group, called Roots, centers around community-building, programming, fellowship, professional development, recruitment, retention, and mentoring of black students in the Yale School of Forestry and Environmental Studies.
My parents always emphasized education as a way to achieve anything. SJND teachers were warm and supportive and gave me a lot of confidence. I worked part-time throughout high school and my mentors in the workplace pushed me to apply to East Coast colleges. I was internally driven because of all these people cheering me on, so I never had a fall back plan.
in local productions at the Magic Theater, American Conservatory Theater, Berkeley Repertory Theatre, and the La Jolla Playhouse before turning her attention to directing. “I was tired of waiting for somebody else to tell me when I could create art. Writing and directing meant I was more in control of when I get to do things and how I get to do them,” Marielle told the Los Angeles Times. Today, Marielle is leading the way for other females, setting new precedents on the film set and advocating for other female directors. She is also telling stories about women that may not be told otherwise, such as Lee Israel’s story, portrayed by Melissa McCarthy in Can You Ever Forgive Me? “For me as a film-maker, being seen feels like being understood when we see these women who are not the way Hollywood traditionally represents us. Women who are not objects of men’s desire, women who are not there to further a man’s plot, but women who are existing on their own,” Marielle told Harpers Bazaar UK. “They are as conflicted and smart and interesting as the male characters that we love.”
After graduation, Genora continued to work with Roots while serving as an Environmental Grantmakers Association Fellow at Clean Water Action, researching the impact of oil and gas production on U.S. water quality and quantity. Today, students in the Yale School of Forestry and Environmental Studies continue to participate in Roots, thanks to the foundation Genora laid. Last summer, Genora spoke with us about her passion for her field and working to address the overlap in environmental and social justice issues. “I just love the science. I love chemistry and the physical way water works, but also thinking about how we prepare our cities for a change in climate... And also thinking, as we do this redesign [of water flow], how can we keep a justice lens and ensure that we’re designing cities that all people can enjoy and benefit from?” she explained. Today, Genora is a Program Research Analyst for the David and Lucile Packard Foundation where she supports the Climate and Land Use subprogram as a Research Analyst through UC Berkeley’s Haas School of Business Philanthropy Fellowship. Her interests include land use law and watershed protection, as well as the development of methods to incorporate understandings of social vulnerability and inequity into analysis of geographic risk and watershed management and planning.
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WHERE OUR PILOTS ARE FLYING NOW 2010s
Current SJND Volleyball Coach Nicky Hagan and former Volleyball Coach Eddie Chen met up with Madelyn LaFollette ’17 and Emma Doud ’16 at the Santa Cruz WCC Mid-Season Invitational in March. Madelyn plays for the University of San Francisco and Emma plays for Loyola Marymount University. Congratulations to Jack Delmore ’16 who earned a spot on the UC Berkeley baseball team. He transferred from Chabot College where he was named Pitcher of
the Year for the Coast Golden Gate Conference in 2018 and posted a 3.98 ERA in conference play. Jack is majoring in political science. Matthew Graybeal ’16 was recently named as one of Cal Poly’s Bull Test Student Managers. Toni Gadar ’15 will be graduating this spring from the University of Puget Sound. After graduation she is headed to Florida to participate in the Disney College Program, which has been a dream of hers for a very long time.
as part of the MuleSoft Account Development team. She will begin her employment in June, following a service trip to Cusco, Peru where she taught English and Soccer classes at a charity school. Aubrey Williams ’13 is a Diversity and Inclusion Program Associate at the Wikimedia Foundation. Congratulations to Silvia Ortiz ’12 who recently got engaged to Nick Dear.
Samantha Porter ’12 was recently hired by the San Mateo County Probation Department. Sergeant Max Tubbs ’12 is deployed in Kabul, Afghanistan in support of Operation Freedom’s Sentinel as an Infantryman. He was in the Marines for four years before transferring to the Army two years ago. The one thing he misses about Alameda is the burger from McGee’s on Park Street. His favorite SJND memory is Kairos and all the wonderful memories from that trip. From all of us at SJND, thank you for your service! Congratulations to Garrett Rich ’11 on opening his own business, Richthropic, specializing in photography, filming and graphic design.
2000s Wedding bells are ringing for two SJND Alums, Kyle Williams ’09 and Mechelle Miller ’08, who recently got engaged. Congratulations to Joseph Robinson ’08 and Danielle Maddix ’08 on their recent wedding. All of us at SJND are wishing you a lifetime of love and happiness. Julian DeGuzman ’05 wrote and starred in his own show “… Conflict–i.d. The Journey of a Filipinx-American Theater Actor” in San Francisco this past March. Regina Leo ’02 and Irella Christina Blackwood ’02 reunited and reminisced with Mrs. Norris and Mrs. Montserrat. Featured in the photo are Irella and her husband, Gerald, with two of their three
Congratulations to Ciara Lane ’14 on her new job with Salesforce
Ryan Ochoa ’98
Bob McNair ’38
Aubrey Williams ’13
Shawn Hobbs ’97
Ciara Lane ’14
Regina Leo ’02 and Irella Christina Blackwood ’02
Jon Gordon ’96 Mike Freccero ’69 and Linda Capella Freccero ’70
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Colleen O’Connell DeZur, Veronica Christine, Cynthia LaCroix, Sharon Beyerle Grennan, and Ann Keltner Weiss ’67
Madelyn LaFollette ’17 and Emma Doud ’16
Samantha Porter ’12
ALUMNINotes children, Amara (6) and Zikora (1) Onwukeme (3-year-old Somadina was present but not in photo). The Duncan Brothers, Tony ’96, Danny ’00 and Andy ’03 partnered with Bacardi to make their own their special Duncan Brothers Blend of Cazadores Reposado tequila. The Duncan Brothers own two bars in Oakland: the Laurel Lounge at 3932 MacArthur Blvd. and the 2101 Club at 2101 MacArthur Blvd.
1990s
Ryan Ochoa ’98 sent us this photo of his beautiful family, wife-to-be Katie and their adorable son. Ryan is a manufacturing technician and a “definite bookworm and comic nerd at heart.” Erica Samoranos Almquist ’97 with her husband, Erik, and
beautiful children, have recently relocated to Portland, Oregon. The Almquists own and operate Northstar Financial and offer complimentary financial planning for SJND Alumni.
Congratulations to Rosie Abels ’90 and Mel Macatangay ’89 on their recent engagement!
Congratulations to Shawn Spicer Hobbs ’97 who recently received a promotion at Kronos, Inc. as an Enterprise Sales Executive in their Financial Services Vertical. She and her beautiful family live in Georgia.
Gino Penaranda ’81, pictured here with his grandson Brett, lives in Northern Virginia with his wife Caroline Orille ’82. They have three children: their son, Matthew is a 1st Lieutenant, USA with the 101st Airborne; their daughter Rachael is graduating from George Mason University and currently an Honors Intern with the federal government; and their daughter Claire just wrapped up her freshman year at George Mason University.
Congratulations to Jon Gordon ’96 and wife Gina Pemini Gordon on the birth of their son Andrei Robert Hawkeye Gordon. Jennifer Rodrigues ’96, Mrs. Rod (Sousa) ’70, Christine Micheli, Clay Doherty ’90 and Maria Rueca-Bartley ’90 met up over the holidays and reminisced about SJND.
1980s
1970s For SJND Sweethearts Mike Freccero ’69 and Linda Capella Freccero ’70, it was love at first sight! The two met in the halls of St. Philip Neri School, each graduated from SJND, and went on to get married in the St. Philip Neri Parish. Their three children, Kenneth ’96, Lisa ’98 and Julie ’01, also attended SJND. Maureen O’Hara ’68 and Kerry O’Hara Plain ’70 had the pleasure of hearing Warriors Coach Steve Kerr speak at the University of San Francisco.
1960s Ladies from Notre Dame Class of 1967, Colleen O’Connell DeZur, Veronica Christine, Cynthia LaCroix, Sharon Beyerle Grennan, and Ann Keltner Weiss, got together for some holiday cheer. Janice Cantu ’66 and her husband
Grant Ute spent some time in New York City during December. Here they are waiting for Mass at St. Charles Borromeo in Harlem. Congratulations to Jim Lee’ 64 who was elected as the President of the Society of St. Vincent de Paul of Alameda County. Ed Morgan '64 is now in partial retirement and enjoys his part-time job with Uncommon Grounds Coffee and Tea Company. Ed counts among his many blessings that he is 23 years sober and hopes he can be an inspiration to other young people who struggle with addiction.
1930s
Bob McNair ’38 and his beautiful wife Barbara stopped by SJND in honor of Bob’s 98th birthday. Bob was thrilled to speak with a religion class and see his old stomping grounds in Marianist Hall. He is the remaining member of St. Joe’s Class of 1938, a true treasure indeed!
Kyle Williams ’09 and Mechelle Miller ’08
Julian DeGuzman ’05
Joseph Robinson ’08 and Danielle Maddix ’08
Maureen O’Hara ’68 and Kerry O’Hara Plain ’70
Janice Cantu ’66
Jack Delmore ’16
Jennifer Rodrigues ’96, Mrs. Rod (Sousa) ’70, Christine Micheli, Clay Doherty ’90 and Maria Rueca-Bartley ’90
Erica Samoranos Almquist ’97
Rosie Abels ’90 and Mel Macatangay ’89
Toni Gadar ’15
Sergeant Max Tubbs ’12
Matthew Graybeal ’16
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ALUMNINotes
Alumni Back On Campus Back From College Day
On January 9, the Alumni Office hosted Back From College Day for current students. Seventeen young alumni returned to Chestnut Street to participate by sharing their college experiences and answering questions.
Career Day
Thank you to this amazing group of alumni and current parents who shared their career advice and words of wisdom with the Class of 2019 on Career Day. Each year during this event, students have the opportunity to interact with professionals from a variety of industries, which this year included technology, medicine, real estate, corporate security, and banking, among others.
2019 Career Day Speakers • Harry Arruda ’88, CEO, Cooke & Associates
• Jacqueline Belloso ’13, Project Coordinator, Alameda County Public Health Department | Gameday Entertainment Representative, Oakland Raiders
Thank you to… Rebecca Rochlin ’17, Mika Phillips ’17, Keri Wagner ’18, Nicole Langford ’17, Nicole Bermudez ’17, Miracris Villanueva ’17, Joshua Bernaldo ’18, Azalea Koch ’17, Theresa Killian ’18, Mia Karlsrud ’18, Lauren Wallace ’18, Javia Anderson ’17, Jalia Robertson ’17, Brooke Tyler ’17, Fiona Picchi ’18, Peli Woods ’18 and Morgan Griffith ’17.
Alumni Judge Diocesan Science Fair Thank you to the alumni who returned to SJND to serve as judges for the 10th Annual Diocese of Oakland Science Fair.
• Michael Bertinetti ’66, Retired Lawyer
• John Campbell ’88, Executive Vice President, Investor Relations, Wells Fargo Bank • Teddy Eusebio ’09, Dentist, Teodoro E. Eusebio DMD
• Darryl G. Glover ’84, CEO/Chief Consultant, LumineGroup, Inc. • Capt. Mark Manes, Harbor Pilot, San Francisco Bar Pilots (father to Heidi ’22) • Kate McCaffrey ’97, Real Estate Agent, Compass
• Lars Nilsson, CEO of SalesSource (father to Thomas ’17 and Sophie ’20) • Lauren Oyen ’07, Interior Designer, One Workplace
• Kristyn Temple-Robinson ’92, Senior Project Manager, Gap Inc. • Claire Valderama-Wallace ’98, Assistant Professor, California State University - East Bay
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Thank you to… Mia Bernadino ’11, Daniel Carroll ’64, Tony D'Alessandro ’83, Amanda Enstrom, Ph.D ’97, Will Keane ’14, Ben Levy-Wendt ’11, Robert Lynch ’77, Nick Ratto Pharm.D ’73, Rebecca Rochlin ’17 and Carmela Valderrama ’12.
Alumni Theater Reception Many alumni turned out for the Alumni Reception following the March 2 matinée performance of Once On This Island. It was wonderful to see alumni who once performed with SJND supporting current SJND thespians.
Our Greatest Cheerleader Before a game this season, the Men’s JV Basketball Team honored Mrs. Rosaleen Collins Kelly ’51, a longtime supporter of the Pilots! The Kelly Gymnasium is named in honor of the Kelly Family, whose wonderful support and generosity has left an incredible impact on our school and community.
Members of the Class of 1984 Reunite at the 38th Annual Crab Feed & Auction Pictured: Anne Marie Clevenger ’84, Shawn L. Jenkins ’84, Colleen Barron McCarthy ’84, Kevin McMiller ’84, and Erin E. Maskell Rea ’84 Spring 2019 Update 25
ALUMNINotes
Homecoming 2018 Thank you to all those alumni who braved the rain and came out to play in the Alumni Basketball Games, as well as to the alumni who cheered them on. The youth of today prevailed but our Pilot alums gave it their all and are still young at heart! Thank you to the Alumni Council for hosting the post-game event in Notre Dame Hall where alumni were able to enjoy refreshments and reconnect with friends.
Alumni Women’s Basketball Players
Alumni Men’s Basketball Players
Rose Lassalle-Klein ’13, Fiona Kanady ’13, Akaela Magno Ordinario ’13, Carmen Lockhart ’11, Jessica Layne de Mesa ’12, Geena Serles ’10, Savannah Fisher ’15, Sara Borelli ’91, Desiree Harris ’13, Ashlee Wood ’11, and Monina Cuyugan ’11
Kevin Flanagan ’05, Martin Bond ’91, Victor Harris ’95, Ricardo Arrizon ’95, Marcel Williams ’02, Steve Manzo ’88, Adrian McCullough ’97, Kevin Harris ’16, Joe Mitchell ’05, Gemeny Givens ’12, James Choyce ’13, Joseph Rockwell ’16, and Sean Harding ’11
Reunions Class of 1983 35th Reunion
The Class of 1983 celebrated their 35th Reunion at Otaez in Alameda on February 23. Thank you to the Reunion Committee who worked hard to put this special evening together. From the smiles, it looks like everyone had a great time!
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INMemoriam ALUMNI Catherine O’Brien Baker ’37 Thomas Heffernan ’69 Mary Pyke Loughran ’50 Philip A. Lum ’48 Brother of John Lum ’53
Happy 60th Birthday to the Class of 1977! Many of the classmates continue to get together and share in life’s special milestones. This past January they got together to celebrate their upcoming birthdays in 2019.
Jose Ovalle ’42 Father of Robert Ovalle ’79, Grandfather of Rebecca ’98, Danielle ’01 (dec), and Elizabeth ’04 Martinez
Sr. Joan Panella, SND Former SJND Faculty Member
Richard C. Reimer ’53
What is SJND’s
Heritage Circle? All of us are indebted to the past, to those who precede us. We drink from the wells we have not dug. We enjoy liberties we have not won. We share faith whose foundations we have not laid.
Edward Rogers ’71 Thomas M. Silva ’51 Shirley Furtado Thornally ’44 Joseph Welsh ’46 Brother of Mary Welsh Canine ’54
At the same time, we are seeds of the future, for those who succeed us. We dream and envision and set things in motion. The fruition of our decisions will be known only to others whom we will not meet. We are called to partner in faith with those who have gone before us and to offer the best that we have to give to those who will follow. We invite you to reflect on the ways a Saint Joseph Notre Dame education shaped your future, and to consider supporting generations of SJND students’ futures by including the school in your estate plan and joining SJND’s Heritage Circle. Next Steps: ● Visit the Planned Giving link on the SJND website at www.sjnd.org/planned-giving. ● Speak with your financial and estate planning advisors. ● Contact Mollie McFarland, Assistant Principal of Advancement, at (510) 995-9456, mmcfarland@sjnd.org.
Editor: Kiersten Olsen, Marketing and Communications Coordinator Contributors: Ken Jennings, Principal Mollie McFarland, Assistant Principal of Institutional Advancement Vicki Bargagliotti, Director of Alumni Relations and Annual Giving Cathy McFann, Development Associate Nicolette Hagan, Event Coordinator & Marketing Associate Vivi McKee '19 Photography: Saul Bromberger, Tomas Pineda, Kiersten Olsen, Maurice Ramirez, SJND Yearbook Photographers Design: Marci Stewart Design Production: St. Croix Press
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Save the date!
5th Annual Dream Flight Tuition Assistance Benefit Gala
Saturday, October 26, 2019, 5:30 p.m. Claremont Country Club
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Generously hosted by the Kelly Family
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Enjoy a special performance by mezzo-soprano Frederica von Stade, recognized by the New York Times as "one of America’s finest artists and singers." Join us as we raise funds to support SJND students and honor longtime supporter Rich Campbell, the 2019 recipient of the Christi Matri Award for Outstanding Service to SJND. The Dream Flight Benefit was established in 2015 to raise funds for tuition assistance so that qualified applicants who dream of a transformative Saint Joseph Notre Dame High School education are given the opportunity to attend.
If you’re interested in becoming a 2019 Dream Flight Sponsor, please contact Mollie McFarland, (510) 995-9456.
