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Marist Education
The tradition of Catholic education that is known as “Marist” was begun by a French priest, Marcellin Champagnat, in 1817. Today, Marist schools, colleges, and universities are found in over eighty countries around the world, leading hundreds of thousands of young people to be what Marcellin believed each of them could be: good Christians and good citizens. As a Marist community, we help young people seek creative ways to become:
• Faith-filled disciples by nurturing their faith and commitment as disciples of Jesus, Mary and Marcellin and to be apostles to other youth.
• Empowered witnesses by educating them to be agents of social change, for greater justice towards all citizens in their own society, and for deeper awareness of the interdependence of nations.
• Agents of peace and justice by awakening their critical consciousness and helping them to make choices based on Gospel values.
• Servant leaders who are concerned for the least favored in our society and to help them discover their personal gifts and talents and utilize them to make a difference.
Saint Joseph Academy School Board
2016-2017 School Year
Emilio O. Hernandez, DDS ’72 School Board Chairman
Rusty Brechot ’72
Gregg McCumber
Gina Cardenas
Brother Donald Nugent, FMS
Dr. Elsa Cardenas Hagan
Carla Martinez
Mellena Conner
Lopa Shah
Chad Hainley
Markus Villanueva
Amy Tipton
John T. Edge
Brother Hank Hammer, FMS
Javier Huerta ‘89
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As Saint Joseph Academy opened its doors for the 152nd time this August, we were met with levels of excitement, vigor, and zeal that have been the highest I have seen in my three years as president of the school. We continue to enroll the best and brightest young men and women that the Rio Grande Valley has to offer. We are taking significant steps toward invigorating our curriculum. We witnessed our athletic teams capture the hearts of our community during playoff runs, district championships, and state meets. We hosted countless alumni at events throughout the year and celebrated the 200th anniversary of the founding of the Marist Brothers through joyous activities and service projects. Add to this our service and faith formation opportunities, our science lab renovation projects, continued enhancements of our 22-acre campus, new efforts to reach elementary age students, and our continuous efforts to strengthen our tuition-assistance program ensuring Saint Joseph Academy is accessible to anyone who would like to attend, and what you have is a school that never rests.
Over the past 152 years, much has changed, but what hasn’t changed is the lived experience at Saint Joseph Academy. Every day at Saint Joseph Academy, our faculty commit to making sure every student feels loved and cared for, following St Marcellin’s mandate of “In order to teach children, you must love them first.” What hasn’t changed is that Saint Joseph Academy is a place where parents sacrifice so that their children can have more opportunities and a better life for the next generation. Our academic standards, focus on mission, and our love for Mary are here to stay. Every day at Saint Joseph Academy we work to mold SAINTS and SCHOLARS.
I would like to thank all of you, our generous stakeholders, for investing in our students and the Saint Joseph Academy mission. It is through your spirit of generosity that we are able to meet the needs of our students and families. Thank you for all that you do to sustain and strengthen our efforts. You are as much of the Saint Joseph Academy story as we are and I invite you to continue with us on this journey.
Ad Astra Per Aspera, Michael Motyl | President
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Message from the School Board Chairman
Dear Friends of SJA, This past summer, I had the opportunity to get together with some of my fellow SJA classmates of 1972 for our 45th class reunion. We began talking about our early years and that took me back some 51 years ago, when I was a quiet, timid seventh grader here at St. Joe. I remember vividly how apprehensive I was; unsure of myself, and a little low in self-esteem and confidence. But those first few years of the Marist mission and influence at St. Joe instilled in me the qualities of responsibility, self-worth, and an awareness of service to others. Helping others in need takes away the attention from yourself and did help develop those skills of communication and organization which were going to be vital for my college life. From the years 2000-2012, I became an active parent for my four children that attended St. Joe. Nothing spells involvement more than being in the booster club, selling concessions at the games, working at Taste of the Town, and selling ads for the football program. In 1999, I had the pleasure of being the first chairman of our school board. I have served since then on different committees under the leadership of six different presidents. However, one thing has not changed: the zeal and commitment of our administration to educate our young people, and to show them how to serve those that are less fortunate. During those 18 years, I have had the pleasure of knowing the different pieces of our puzzle as well: the staff and teachers of SJA. I have seen their unwavering commitment to the “mission� of St. Marcellin Champagnat, showing the love of Jesus in our school, and in everything that we do at SJA. So as an alumnus, past parent, and committee and board member, I am well aware that our tuition alone does not cover the cost of educating a St. Joe student. With the assistance of our Academy Advancement team, we fill that gap with our advancement funds that are raised through different events and programs. I would like to take this opportunity to thank all of you that help contribute to fill this gap through your gifts of time, talent, and treasure in your continued efforts in supporting St. Joseph Academy and our Marist mission here in Brownsville. God bless you! Emilio O. Hernandez | Chairman, SJA School Board (2016-2017) 2 0 1 6 - 2 0 1 7
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There are many amazing young men and women that attend Saint Joseph Academy, but Andres Treviño is one very special student that we are proud to call a Bloodhound! Andres was the 2017 graduating class’ valedictorian. He was also the recipient of the President’s Medal which is the highest achieving award at Saint Joseph Academy. In the fall, Andres will be studying finance at the prestigious Wharton School of Business at the University of Pennsylvania.
Andres Treviño
2017 Valedictorian
One of Andres’s most memorable experiences at St. Joe was his participation in the Marist Youth Leadership Conference in Esopus, New York, during his sophomore year. He had the opportunity to meet with Marist students from across the US and the world and participate in leadership training and worship.
Andres credits St. Joe for providing him opportunities to grow mentally and spiritually. "I was able to be involved in my community through service with classes that pushed me to be a better student. One of the things I enjoyed the most during my senior year is that Mr. Lerma’s class, aside from learning about derivatives and other math concepts, almost always included talks about life, politics, and finance. One of the lessons that I learned from him was that with the right attitude, determination, and a mind
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“St. Joe has long represented a place of learning and growth. Many of us come from families with a rich tradition and legacy here at this school; some of us, however, are the beginning of what is sure to be a long legacy of Bloodhounds.”
open to new ideas, yet rooted in God, a new world opens itself to us."
- Andres Treviño
Andres was the recipient of the 2017 Marist Heritage Award and Daughters of the American Revolution Good Citizen Award. He is also an Eagle Scout and was a member of the SJA Varsity Swim Team, Brownsville Aquatics Team, Marist Youth, Green Team, Civics Youth, Canon Film Society, National Spanish Honor Society, National Honor Society, National Art Honor Society, and Varsity Basketball Team.
Above: Marist Heritage Award.
Left: Daughter’s of the American Revolution Award.
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Helping students to excel in new fields of science and technology
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Saint Joseph Academy finds itself in a very competitive scientific environment. Therefore, several years ago, Saint Joseph Academy embarked on a capital campaign to raise money to replace 54 year old classrooms that were extremely outdated and no longer suitable for advanced instruction and lab experimentation needed for students to excel in the fields of science and technology. In order to address this issue and provide an environment conducive to appropriate instruction and learning, new classrooms and labs were needed to give our students the solid foundation they need to meet the requirements of our nation’s most competitive universities, opening important doors to generations of the Academy's students to compete and succeed in the fields of science, technology, engineering and math.
In 2016, Saint Joseph Academy began Phase One of the renovation project by completely gutting 3 classrooms and replaced them with one large state-of-the-art physics lab and a multi-purpose engineering room. Thanks to a generous benefactor, Mrs. Margret Hasse Cowen ‘78, the engineering room was equipped with zSpace computers which allow the students to learn through augmented reality and encourages engagement through exploration and experiential technology in a student-centered environment.
Phase Two of the science lab renovations continue as additional chemistry and biology classrooms and labs are in the process of being constructed and are expected to be completed in 2018. This renovation project could not have been made possible without the support of numerous benefactors including The Kenedy Foundation, Brownsville Foundation for Health & Education, Serafy Foundation and many more.
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What’s New at SJA
The 2016/2017 school year was full of new beginnings and great additions at Saint Joseph Academy. A strong and enthusiastic team of administrators was hired beginning with Mr. Michael Motyl who was appointed by the Marist Province as the President of SJA. Mrs. Melissa Valadez ‘90 was promoted to Principal; Tino Villarreal was selected to be the Athletic Director; Donna Barron was hired as the VP of Academy Advancement and Alumni Affairs and Celeste Solis ‘91 was brought in as Director of Admissions. This team of administrators brings vitality and innovative ideas to the Academy.
Saint Joseph Academy added a few new course selections to the current rigorous Academic Course Bulletin. These new courses were University Prep class, AP Chemistry and a re-vamp of the Journalism class. Saint Joseph Academy has a new state-of-the-art physics classroom and lab allowing the students for optimal college preparatory learning. Additionally, a multi-purpose engineering room was built and outfitted with zSpace computers which allows students to interact through augmented reality learning.
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Several new clubs were formed at SJA this year, as well. A Model UN club, Canon Film Society and SWAP – a student writers club were created. There is a little something for everyone’s interest at the Academy.
Thanks to the generous donation by Luis Carlos and Martha Rodriguez, Harry and Elizabeth Holzman, and the SJA class of 2012, a remodel of the SJA Field House was completed in honor of the late Carlos Emilio “Chiquito” Rodriguez, a member of the class of 2012.
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In 2008, a group of five Saint Joseph Academy juniors decided that they wanted to make a difference in their community and help underprivileged youth. Under the guidance of SJA parents, Robin and Rusty Brechot, the students formed a charitable group and called themselves Teens Helping Kids and set out to do just that.
They partnered with Monica and Maggie’s House, a child advocacy center for Cameron County and organized their first annual Celebrity Sports Dinner. Dallas Cowboy legend, Walt Garrison was their celebrity guest. While Monica and Maggie’s House sold tables for the event, the students raised money from local sponsors to cover the expenses such as the transportation and lodging of the celebrity guests, venue, catering and other event expenses. They contacted local figures to donate their time to serve as waiters. During the event, the waiters were encouraged to solicit “tips” from the attendees which was added to the proceeds of the evening. The students netted $58,000 which was distributed to other local youth centered non-profit agencies such as CASA, Moody Clinic, Tip of Texas Family Outreach, Guadalupe Regional Middle School and many more.
The following year, these students, now seniors at SJA, selected another five juniors to participate with them. Each year the tradition continued as the students served a two-year term as members of the Teens Helping Kids Board. The event continued to grow, raising more money each year, with as many as 30+ celebrity sports stars attending each year and more sponsors and event tables sold.
This year the 2017 event marked the 10th anniversary of the Teens Helping Kids Sports Celebrity Dinner. To date, the Saint Joseph Academy students have collectively raised over $900,000 for the community of Brownsville.
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The participating students throughout the 10 years are: 2008 Juniors - Desi Aardema, Jared Brechot, Nicolas "Nico" Cardenas, Julian Goza, Kelly Hanen
2009 Seniors - Desi Aardema, Jared Brechot, Nicolas "Nico" Cardenas, Julian Goza, Kelly Hanen,
2014 Seniors - Sofia Carballar, Daniel Esteve, Justo Gonzalez, Alexandra Hunter, Francis Rodriguez, Carina Torres Juniors - Nichole Barron, Mac Chaney, Jorge de la Garza, Maria Lawler, Danika Lopez
Juniors - Catherine Bowen, Marifer de la Colina, Tommy Dunn, Adrian Ortega, Jason Wolfe
2010 Seniors - Catherine Bowen, Marifer de la Colina, Tommy Dunn, Adrian Ortega, Jason Wolfe, Juniors - Miguel Garcia, Alejandra Gonzalez, Garrett Oliveira, Allison Pace, Carolina Villarreal
2011 Seniors - Miguel Garcia, Alejandra Gonzalez, Garrett Oliveira, Allison Pace, Carolina Villarreal
Juniors - Andres Cardenas, Sarah Dunn, Andrea Hunter, Lenny Parker, Giselle Ricoy
2012 Seniors - Andres Cardenas, Sarah Dunn, Andrea Hunter, Lenny Parker, Giselle Ricoy
Juniors - Clara Dawson, Natalie de la Garza, Alyssa Massey, Juan Antonio Solis, David Zendejas, Luis Varela 2013 Seniors - Clara Dawson, Natalie de la Garza, Alyssa Massey, Juan Antonio Solis, David Zendejas, Luis Varela
Juniors - Sofia Carballar, Daniel Esteve, Justo Gonzalez, Alexandra Hunter, Francis Rodriguez, Carina Torres
2015 Seniors - Nichole Barron, Mac Chaney, Jorge de la Garza, Maria Lawler, Danika Lopez
Juniors - Cole Conner, Francisco (Pancho) de la Garza, Miguel Ricoy, Paulina Varela
2016 Seniors - Cole Conner, Francisco (Pancho) de la Garza, Miguel Ricoy, Paulina Varela
Juniors - Ceci de la Garza, Conner Pace, Jimena Padilla, Javier Gonzalez, Larissa de la Rosa, Mara Ramos, Mireya del Pozo, Ricardo Adobbati, Bernardo de la Garza
2017 Seniors - Ceci de la Garza, Conner Pace, Jimena Padilla, Larissa de la Rosa, Mara Ramos, Mireya del Pozo, Ricardo Adobbati, Bernardo de la Garza
Juniors - Calvin Walker, Camryn Gloor, Marion Lawler, Sofia Homs, Tatiana Wolfe, Jorge Varela, Carlos Esteve, Eduardo Gonzalez, Luis de la Garza
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Parents At Work Supporting SJA’s Faculty and Staff
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Shortly after the new school year started, a group of dedicated parents formed a steering committee to establish a parent volunteer group to support the faculty and staff of SJA and its students. This group of parents met monthly to determine what services they could provide to enrich activities at the school, provide support for the hard working faculty and incentives for the students. This volunteer group call themselves Parents at Work or (PAWS) . Under the direction of the group’s organizer, Liz Harris ‘86, representatives from each of the grade levels were invited to join the steering committee. The members were: 7th Grade
Joanna Gomez ‘91 and Adriana Garcia
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Felicia Edge ‘84 and Claudia Kauachi
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Liz Bernus ‘85
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Beth Conner ‘82, Wichis Diez ‘88 and Ceci de la Garza
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Judge Janet Leal and Kari Greer Gloria Salazar, Lisa Esteve and Lorna Varela
These parents met on a monthly basis to plan and organize how they could support SJA. They consulted with school administrators who helped guide them in their supportive efforts to the school.
A majority of the services that they provided were hospitality in nature. They provided refreshments for all SJA social affairs such as College Fair, Honor Society Induction, Art Show, Marist Heritage Award Reception, Grandparents’ Day and much more. During Catholic Schools Week in January, they provided something special each day for either the students, faculty or both. They provided special luncheons for Teacher Appreciation Day and a special gift for staff on Administrative Professionals Day. This group of parents made a huge impact at SJA during the school year.
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Everything that went into these events was donated by the parents of SJA. The group realized that in order to be sustaining, money needed to be raised. Therefore the first weekend of December, PAWS hosted its inaugural “Tis the Season Holiday Market Days” where you can do your Christmas shopping while helping a good cause. It was very successful for the group!
As the year went on, the group wanted to do 7something more substantial for the school. As they looked around to see where they could help they noticed the Teachers’ Lounge was in great disarray. The floor was missing tile, the counters were cracked, the walls needed a fresh coat of paint and the restrooms needed some attention. The group set out to raise extra funds for this project by hosting a Girls Night Out party and raised almost $5,000. With funds raised from these two events the group began their renovation project during the summer and surprised the teachers upon their return to school in August. The teachers were quite surprised when they walked into their lounge and saw a bright, cheerful, clean lounge with new furniture, art work and a whole new look. It was much appreciated by all.
The group will now expand their membership to all parents in the 2017-2018 school year.
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The Saint Joseph Academy Athletic Booster Club was led for the second year in a row by President, Liliana de la Garza and her executive committee: Vice President – Sarah Figueroa; Treasurer – Carole Montemayor; Secretary – Karla Garza and Parliamentarian – Dino Esparza ‘89. Along with its general membership, this group of dedicated, conscientious parents work throughout the year, raising much needed revenue to support the athletic programs at SJA and they provide support and spirit to all SJA teams.
In early August, Karla Garza, Program Book Chairperson, formed her committee and began the arduous work of soliciting ads from local businesses and SJA parents to create the SJA Athletic Program Book. In early November, President Liliana de la Garza, Chairperson of the Club’s largest fundraiser, Taste of the Town, led her team of Booster parents to host one of the most successful events to date. In the spring, the Booster Club held their 3rd annual Spring Fest under the direction of Chairperson, Karla Garza. This year, a new component was added to the festivities with a basketball tournament that brought teams from all over the city to compete. Throughout the year, the Boosters ran concessions at all home games which was chaired by Yolanda and Carlos Davila and Sarah Figueroa.
All this hard work paid off for the Booster Club as they raised over $100,000 for the 2016/2017 school year to benefit the athletic programs! The money raised went to help with the general operating athletic budget, provided funds to remodel the weight room, polish and repair the Memorial Gymnasium floor and provide money to help fund a full time athletic trainer. These are all projects that would not have been possible without the help from the incredibly dedicated SJA Athletic Booster Club.
We would like to send a special thank you to all those that support these events.
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Spring Fest Sponsors
Tipton Motors
Gloria Astrid Castillo Pena Pedro and Myrna Sepulveda, Jr. International Assembly, Inc. Carlos Alberto and Ivett Garcia Chester Gonzalez and Janet Leal Ofelia Pizana John C. and Christy Ortiz Jorge and Liliana A. De La Garza Juan and Lorna C. Varela Gisela Rodriguez Cardenas Metroplex Alma Gloria Gonzalez Gabriela Alejandra Rodriguez Texas Regional Bank Luis Carlos and Martha Rodriguez Luke Fruia Motors Garcia & Guerra LLC Boys & Girls Pediatric Clinic Roman Dean and Jennifer Esparza Jesus and Shannon Rivas Lola's Bistro Jose Antonio and Marisela Del Pozo Alberto and Azucena C. Bernes Pablo and Maria Isabel Vivanco Alejandro and Aracelis Betancourt Ernesto and Maricela Garza Jorge and Liliana A. De La Garza Renata Levin Garza and Jaime Garza Miguel Angel and Ana Gabriela Guerra Dulcerias Pinkis Alberto and Olivia Vazquez Altre Insurance Agency, Inc. Xavier and Carole Montemayor Pedro Luis and Karla Coronado Luis Adrian and Martha Del Pozo
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2017 marked the 30th anniversary of the SJA Alumni Golf Tournament. To celebrate this occasion, a full weekend of activities was held. On Friday, June 2nd, the weekend kicked off with a dinner and dance at the Br. Francis Garza Student Center where all SJA alumni were invited to attend. The annual alumni golf tournament took place bright and early on Saturday morning, followed by a family lunch and pool party at Rancho Viejo Country Club and Resort. The weekend finished with Mass on Sunday at St. Mary’s Catholic Church. Over 200 alumni and their families attended the festivities. We would like to take this opportunity to thank all those who sponsored the weekend of activities.
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Tournament Underwriters Brisky & Perez Insurance Agency Rick Ortiz All State
Eagle Sponsors Academy Mortgage Tipton Motors
Birdie Sponsors Pennzoil Pit Stop Touchy Law Firm El Torito Conspiracy Club Golf Team Saw 'Em Off Sam Guerrero State Farm Bill Irwin Roser & Cowen
Hole Sponsors Grana & Gutierrez Leticia Garza Colonial Life Red Fish Recycling De La Rosa & Company Steve Phillips ‘48 Little Frozen Foods Ricardo Adobbatti Frank Wood Tipotex Chevrolet Ruby Red Media Group Gavito Family Salon & Spa Institute Border Properties Azim Zamir MD Harlingen OBGYN Amigo Pawn Parker & Company Dix Shipping Kennedy Bags Impressions Danny Pizana Falcon Bank Jaime Saenz Superior Car Wash Eddie Trevino
Music Sponsor Luigi Cristiano
Event Donor Jones Liquor Serafy Labs
The SJA Alumni Golf Committee along with additional committee members worked long and hard to put this event together. Thank you for your dedication and hard work in making this 30th annual event a great success!
SJA Alumni Golf Committee Bobby Daniels William Putegnat Gustavo Elizondo Ronnie Humphreys Luigi Cristiano Rick Ortiz Rusty Brechot Frank Wood Nick Tipton Jonathan Gulley Bryant Touchet
Alumni Weekend Party Planners Bianca Montalvo Kindra Gulley Jacqueline Puig Touchy Michelle Hodgson Daniels Martha Ortiz Terri Cristiano Kelly Tipton
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On April 7, 2017, Saint Joseph Academy celebrated its 62nd annual Style Show honoring the graduating class of 2017. The evening was filled with music from all eras as the students danced and modeled clothing from stores across the Valley. The Style Show is a time honored tradition that students, parents and faculty look forward to each year. Saint Joseph Academy would like to extend a very special thank you to co-chairs Beth Conner Pace and Liliana de la Garza. Their leadership and countless hours of planning helped make this a very special event. We would also like to thank our committee chairpersons who worked tirelessly putting this event together for our students.
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General Chairs Beth Pace Liliana de la Garza Production Chair Tony Cantu
Table Sponsor Chair Yvania Adobbati
Sponsor/Underwriter Karla Garza
Sponsor/Underwriter Committee Jackie Teo Ong
Finance Co-Chairs Mireille Gonzalez Cecilia de la Garza
Program Book Chair Lorna Varela
Program Book Committee Vicky Balderas Aracelis Betancourt Celia Ramirez de Diaz Cecilia de la Garza Anna de la Rosa Mildred Quintanilla Deiterman Felicia Edge Liz Hainley Liz Harris Daniel Moreno Carole Montemayor Norma Gabriela Sanroman Diana Torteya Lorna M. Varela Karina Villarreal
Decorations Co-Chairs Melly Castillo Marcela Lawler Linda Ruiz
Fashion Co-Chairs Astrid Torres Wichis Diez
Fashion Committee Fabiola Rodriguez
Stage Design Co-Chairs Judith Salinas Maite Garcia Moreno
Backstage Chair Claudia Ayarzagoitia Ushers Co-Chairs Sarah Figueroa Chepina Garcia Moreno Ramp Co-Chairs Joey Lopez Luis de la Garza
Wine Co-Chairs Elizabeth Bernus Carole Montemayor Alumni Children’s Chair Ana Loya
Middle Division Dance Co-Chairs Monica Douglas Felicia Edge Security Ben Sandoval Raul Treviño
Hair and Makeup Serenity Springs Angie Arambula
Music Gilbert Fasci
Video Production VP Digital
Masters of Ceremony Melissa Valadez Michael Motyl
Caterer AJS Gourmet Catering by Design
Advancement Staff Donna Barron Vice President Academy Advancement & Alumni Affairs Yolanda Cruz Administrative Asssitant
Becky Thompson Director of Communications / Foundations We are grateful for the continued support of these participating retailers. Alex & Raw Armando’s Tuxedos BCBG Coqueta’s Boutique Country Casuals David’s Bridal Designs by Alejandra Mesa Dillard’s Island Style Layer Boutique JCPenny Mia Old Navy The Boot Jack The Gap The Tux Shop
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Taste of the Town is a timeless tradition at St. Joe and a fundraising event benefiting the SJA Athletic Booster Club. Under the direction of President Liliana de la Garza, the Booster Club put together an incredible event featuring over 30 local food establishments and a variety of delightful wines selected especially for this event by Michael Jones of Jones Liquors. Taste of the Town also featured a silent auction with goods and services from over 100 participating merchants This year, the SJA Athletic Booster Club honored Coach Rey Rosas as the 2016 Ring of Honor for his 16 years of coaching basketball at St. Joe.
Thank you! We could not have done it without the help of all our sponsors, restaurants, merchants and volunteers.
Ring of Honor recipient Rey Rosas.
Touch Down Sponsors Adobbatti, Davila, de la Garza, Garcia, Maza & Moncada Families Alamo Metal Recycling / Roman Hinojos Barron, Esparza, Estrada, Greer & Harris Families Coronado, Bernus, Del Pozo, Edge, Hainley, Lawler & Ortiz Families Construction Specialties, Kenmont & Rendon GEF Loyal Financial Group, JNH Surveying Company, Dr. Michael Fuqua, & Lisa and Phillip Money Garza, Gonzalez, Ramirez, Rivas, Rodriguez & Rodriguez Families Gavito, Holzman, Rodriguez, Sarkis & Walker Families Glenda Ledesma M&M Clinic McCumber, McDermid, Montemayor, Olvera, Ortiz & Rodriguez Families Tara Rios Dental Group Royal Metal Components, Inc. Royston, Razor, Vickery & Williams, LLC Texas Regional Bank Gonzalez, Loya, Puig, Saenz, Vicent & Zolezzi Families
Slam Dunk Sponsors Burton, McCumber & Cortez, LLP Judge Janet Leal
Home Run Sponsors Cardenas Mercedes Benz International Bank of Commerce
Relay Sponsors Antonio Figueroa, MD Pediatrics MTB Silverio Pediatrics Rafael Chacon
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Participating Restaurants 3 Marias Quesadillas Azuca by Ana Marcela Saldaña Beef O’Brady’s Bicol Express Filipino Cuisine Buffalo Wings & Rings BMFA Cafe by Keko’s Bistro Chicken Run BBQ Chick-Fil-A Boca Chica Blvd. Chili’s Brownsville Dirty Al’s Seafood + Market + Cajun Kitchen Dulceria Pinkis El Huateque by Orquidea G. de Villanueva El Piqin - Sabores Mejicanos Golden Lunch Box Gran Taquiza by Roberto Castillo Jason’s Deli Johnny Carino’s Las Palmas at Rancho Viejo Resort Lola’s Bistro Los Trevi Drive-Thru Mi Pueblito Restaurant Nopalito Mexican Cuisine Park Coffee Pastellini by Elsa de la Garza Rosy Carpio
Event Coordinators: General Chair & Ticket Chair: Liliana de la Garza Sponsor Chair: Karla Garza Raffle Chair: Yvania Adobbati Onsite Coordinator: Liz Holzman Decorations Chair: Marcela Lawler Volunteer Chair: Sarah Figueroa Restaurant Co-Chairs: Claudia Kauachi & Gaby Guerra Restaurant Committee: Gaby Elizondo, Yolanda Davila Silent Auction Co-Chairs: Vicky Balderas, Ceci de la Garza, Mireille Gonzalez, Mercedes Moncada Silent Auction Committee: Yvania Adobatti, Donna Barron, Yolanda Davila, Felicia Edge, Laura Fowkes, Liliana de la Garza, Karla Garza, Sandra Garza, Carmen Gavito, Lourdes Golonsky, Gaby Guerra, Liz Harris, Claudia Kauachi, Marcela Lawler, Miriam Lette, Mike Maza, Carole Montemayor, Connie Rodriquez Blackboard Auction Co-Chairs: Yvania Adobbati & Maria Hinojosa Auction Team Basket Chair: Ceci de la Garza Basket Committee: Olivia Almazan, Claudia Alvarado, Vicky Balderas, Melly Castillo, Martha Davila, Lisa Esteve, Karla Garza, Mireille Gonzalez, Gaby Guerra, Liz Holzman, Claudia Kauachi, Gaby Kauachi, Janet Leal, Maryana Martinez, Carole Montemayor, Cynthia Ramirez, Gloria Salazar Wine & Spirits Chair: Liz Harris Wine & Spirits Committee: Carlos & Yolanda Davila Publications Co-Chairs: Elizabeth Bernus, Felicia Edge Please forgive us for any unintentional omissions. We appreciate your support!
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This year, Saint Joseph Academy held its inaugural Alumni Skeet Shoot. A group of avid SJA alumni hunters wanted to lend a helping hand and with their love for a sport that is native in our area of the country, they organized the Alumni Skeet Shoot at Loma Alta Trap and Skeet. Our heartfelt thanks to the organizers of this great, new fundraising event, Brad Wolfe ‘83, Bill Conner ‘83, John Champion ‘81, Tomas Esteve ‘81, Narciso Cortez ’81 and Joe Touchet of Loma Alta Trap and Skeet. On April 1st, approximately 60 participants came out to enjoy the festivities. After the competition was over, they enjoyed a catered barbeque lunch by SJA supporter, Edward Mathers. It was a great time for all to catch up with fellow alumni and support their alma mater. Thank you to our sponsors. We could not have done it without you! Border Press Luke Fruia Motors Julio Garcia The Green Law Firm Juan Varela Brad & Cassandra Wolfe
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Marist National Day of Service
In recognition of the 200th anniversary of the Marist Brothers religious order, Saint Joseph Academy students participated in the Marist Day of Service as they fanned out across the city of Brownsville and Cameron County participating in service activities at 19 locations. These activities comprised of cleaning up at the city’s hike and bike trail, painting and cleaning at Camp Bayview, caring for pets at the animal shelter, playing “Chalupa” with the elderly at a nursing home, preparing care packages for the homeless at Tip of Texas Family Outreach, beach clean-up at South Padre Island, making blankets for children in the hospital and much more. Religion teacher, Mary Beth Martin, explains that these service projects are a way for students to “celebrate and honor the love of service, especially for the least favored. Saint Marcellin Champagnat, founder of the Marist Brothers, wanted to serve the less fortunate.”
In addition to the local service projects, the students were involved in voting on how $200,000 of money donated by the Marist Brothers was to be disbursed to three international projects; Displaced and Vulnerable Children - a project aimed at areas recovering from conflict in Guatemala and education for refugees and vulnerable children in the Congo; Unreached and Underserved Poor Children – project aimed at populations in Bangladesh and Haiti who have never been to school; and Refugee and Migrant Children – project aimed at giving stability to the children by providing basic necessities, and education in Lebanon, Aleppo and Syria.
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Financials
Budgeted Revenue 2016-2017
Revenue Type Tuition & Fees Philanthropy Other
Amount $ 5,147,073 $ 820,000 $ 362,074
Expenditures 2016-2017
Expenditure Salaries & Benefits Administration Academics Student Activities Interest Expense Buildings & Grounds Other
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Amount $ 4,036,446 $ 728,652 $ 38,967 $ 161,849 $ 150,767 $ 1,123,426 $ 143,027
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Donors and Sponsors SJA thanks you for your support
Annual Fund Donation and Restricted Gifts 2016-2017 President's Circle St. Joseph Society $10,000 & above
Anonymous Margaret Hasse Cowen ᾽78 Marist Brothers of the Schools Saint Joseph Academy Alumni Golf Committee Saint Joseph Academy Endowment Trust Scanlan Foundation
Golden Bloodhound Society $5,000-$9,999
Bryan and Marcella G. Long Fund of Communities Foundation of Texas Construction Specialties Luis Arturo ᾽86 and Cecilia De La Garza Kenmont School Redland Investment Partnership LP
St. Marcellin Champagnat Society $2,500-$4,999
Marvin and Mellena Conner Luke Fruia Motors Luis Carlos and Martha Rodriguez Jim and Amy Tipton William Bradley ᾽83 and Cassandra Wolfe
Forever St. Joe Circle Today, Tomorrow, Forever St. Joe Club $1,000-$2,499
Eric Barron, MD ᾽83 and Donna Barron David and Elsa Blanton Cita's Boutique Brownsville Francisco Javier ᾽83 and Alma Rosa ᾽88 de la Garza Jorge ᾽84 and Liliana A. de la Garza Fernando A. de Leon, MD Bekrija Joe and Azra Dervisevic Carlos Arturo Garza, Jr. ᾽99 and Marytere B. ᾽97 Garza Erasmo C. Garza ᾽63 Juan Manuel “Meme" Garza ᾽68 Jorge and Shannon Green Bro. Hank Hammer, FMS Emilio O. Hernandez, DDS ᾽72 and Dalia Hernandez Charles Paul and Linda Twells Loop Juan and Esther Magallanes Edgar Moncada, MD and Mercedes Moncada Patrick Pace, Jr. and Beth Conner ᾽82 Pace John and Sylvia Patriarca Steve F. ᾽48 and Mary Anne Phillipp Royal Metal Building Components, Inc. Valley Speech Language & Learning Center, LC C. Frank Wood ᾽93 and Becky Cardenas Wood Ziwa Corporation
Red & White Club $500-$999
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Javier Francisco and Maria Luisa Anaya David Bonnet Olivia Cervantes Laura Cisneros William Henry Daniel ᾽66 Educacion Sin Fronteras Roman Dean ᾽89 and Jennifer Esparza
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Albert T. Fernandez, MD ᾽53 Julio and Maria Elena Garcia David C. ᾽66 and Diane Garza Jaime and Renata L.᾽95 Garza Guadalupe Regional Middle School Kevin Hickson Howard Owen Kline Knights of Columbus Marion R. Lawler, III and Marcela Arguelles Lawler ᾽84 Rick and Glenda Ledesma Rene Lerma Gregg McCumber, CPA Paul B. Monroe ᾽42 Edward H. Muñoz ᾽62 Laura Graham Musemeche ᾽82 Mary F. Parra Garza ᾽89 Perry S. Radic Francisco and Nora Rodriguez Robert Greg ᾽73 and Becki Russell Saint Joseph Academy PAWS Mario Silverio and Maria Bonuel-Silverio, MD Celeste Solis ᾽91 Willie Teo Ong, MD and Jacqueline Teo Ong Becky Thompson Fam. Torres Espinoza Juan and Lorna C. Varela Evelyn Ruth Villarreal Bill and Penny Wolfe Jason ᾽85 and Vilma Wolfe Dr. Nena Gonzalez Wright ᾽85
Friends of St. Joe Club $250-$499
Anonymous Billy and Leatrice Bradford, Jr. Henry H. Calderoni, MD ᾽53 Carlos A. and Nidia De Leon Jaime and Maria Luisa ᾽88 Diez John T. and Felicia ᾽85 Edge Fernando and Ana Karla Flamenco Alvaro and Cynthia Garza Cesar Garza, Jr. ᾽68 Sammy Gavito ᾽78 and Irma Babiak Gavito ᾽78 Jeff Gowen ᾽77 William Chad and Liz Hainley Harry and Elizabeth Holzman Luis and Gladys Homes Lindsay R. Irwin Craig L. Jennings ᾽83 Denise Lecusay Antonio "Tony" and Carla Martinez Marcia C. Martinez ᾽89 John Malcolm McNair ᾽72 Carl and Suzi Mohr Jose Angel and Leticia Perez Port of Brownsville Jeff and Nancy Reed Luis Pablo Rhi ᾽94 Dan and Sara Sanchez Benjamin Sandoval Pablo and Maria Isabel Vivanco
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The 150 Club $150-$249
Anonymous Carlos B. Barba, MD and Ruby Barba Marisa Araceli Campirano and Joe Paredes Antonio E. Cantu, Jr. ᾽75 Manuel Q. Chapa ᾽50 Linda A. De los Santos Stella Filizola, Ph.D. Ralph Flores, DDS ᾽65 Moshe and Lourdes Galonsky Jorge ᾽90 and Julietta ᾽90 Gonzalez Imelda Guerra Elsa M. Ibarra Richard and Elka Jaross Mary Elizabeth Martin Andy F. Miller Lita Ortiz Roberta Pacheco Jaime Parra, Jr. and Amanda Lee Parra Juan Andres Rodriguez and Beatriz Alcocer Rodriguez᾽90 Joe Tamayo ᾽50 and †Lupana Tamayo The Benevity Community Impact Fund Jacqueline Thibodeaux Gracie Gavito Touchy ᾽79 Melissa Sotelo Valadez᾽90
Bloodhound Club $100-$149
Anabel Aldrete ᾽99 Carlos A. and Adriana Alvarado Anonymous Jose D. and Maria Andrade Adriana Arguelles McDermid Rosio Arriaga Maria Raquel Barbosa Chris C. Bauer ᾽70 Alejandro Betancourt, MD and Aracelis Betancourt Isidro and Maria Julieta Botello Alfredo H. Camero ᾽47 Gloria Astrid Castillo Peña Carlos and Margarita Castillo Marty and Edith Castillo Bro. Robert J. Conley, FMS Erick and Luz Maria Delgado Veronica Elizondo Anselmo and Martha Escobar Laura Fowkes Robert Eugene Franson ᾽64 Adrian Eleazar and Maria Isabel Garcia Miguel A. ᾽71 and Analicia Garcia Carlos and Lucia Garza Miguel Angel and Blanca Garza Gerardo and Julia Gonzalez Irma Isabel Gonzalez David and Kari Greer Michael Joseph Guerra ᾽03 Raul and Gilda Guerra Gabriela Hernandez Eduardo and April Huerta Jose Luis Hugonnett
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Supporters up to $99
Jesus O. Abrego Leslie Anai Abrego Brad Altemeyer ᾽82 Juan Carlos and Claudia Patricia Alvarado Anonymous Obdulia M. Arriaga
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Alberto and Azucena C. ᾽88 Bernes Guillermina C. Besteiro Jose Antonio Bossolo, MD and Jackeline Bossolo Monique Carre ᾽87 Fernando Castañeda ᾽07 Fernando A. Castañeda ᾽52 Rose Champion Chick-fil-A Amanda Clint Leticia Davila Luis A. and Martha Davila Benjamin and Kathleen C. ᾽88 Estrada Arturo Alejandro Farias ᾽06 Eduardo and Vanessa Fernandez Sarah Figueroa ᾽94 Alejandro ᾽82 and Maite Garcia-Moreno Rogelio ᾽80 and Josefina Olimpia ᾽86 Garcia-Moreno Eduardo and Anabelle Garza Luis Enrique and Karla Garza Monica B. Garza ᾽80 Henry ᾽54 and Mary Lou Gonzalez Javier and Mireille ᾽88 Gonzalez Monica M. Gonzalez ᾽88 Rosalia Gonzalez Lucinda C. Gray †Jerri Hernandez Ronald H. Humphreys, Jr. ᾽87 Avy Jaimes Torres Frank ᾽63 and Peggy Klinger Bro. Francis Klug, FMS Marigel A. Knosel Michael Limas ᾽01 Elia Cornejo Lopez James L. Lukefahr, MD ᾽71 Stephanie Waller Machinena Xavier ᾽86 and Carole Montemayor Michael J. Motyl and Dandy Pilon Eusebio Ortiz ᾽57 Richard A. ᾽84 and Martha Ortiz Carmen V. "Lita" Pashos Christian ᾽88 and Holly Putegnat Joseph A. and Marcia D. Raley Francisco G. ᾽86 and Krista Rendon Guadalupe and Imelda Reyes Jesus and Shannon Rivas Mauricio ᾽91 and Jennifer Sampayo Jose M. Sarmiento ᾽58 Lopa Shah Scott Shull ᾽78 and Martha Martinez, MD Faviola Sosa James B. and Thelma Sullivan Hector and Ana Tejeda Maria Celia Torres Carlos Arturo and Alma Leticia Trevino Raul Trevino Marcos Antonio and Yamily Vazquez Rolando and Alejandra Vazquez Felicitas R. Villarreal Michael and Lucy Williams Manuel R. and Patricia Ann Zavala
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Leadership Circle Sponsors 2016-2017
Platinum Sponsors SJA Athletic Boosters Varela Families
Gold Sponsors Martinez, Barrera y Martinez, L.L.P.
Silver Sponsors Brownsville South Padre Island International Airport Construction Specialties FINSA Lone Star National Bank PlainsCapital Bank Tequila Group Ziwa Corporation
Bronze Sponsors All Party Rental Brisky & Perez Insurance Agency, Inc. Crown Janitorial Services, Inc. Emilio O. Hernandez, DDS PC ᾽72 IncrEDIBLE Events-Nena Siller Jones Liquor Luke Fruia Motors Model Laundry Nova/Link, Inc. Lita Ortiz Parra Furniture & Loan Company PERSO S. R. Mechanical, Inc. Specialty Advertisers Sylvan Learning RGV, Texas Unlimited Printing Valley IT Solutions
Commemorative Book Sponsors 2016-2017
Ivan Acevedo ᾽90 Beatriz Alcocer-Rodriguez ᾽90 Marion R. Lawler, III and Marcela Arguelles Lawler ᾽84 Azeneth Badiola-Katusak Carlos Balderas ᾽60 A. Carlos ᾽71 and Gina Barrera Eric Barron, MD ᾽83 and Donna Barron Ingrid Bischoff Fairchild ᾽90 Celina Blackmon ᾽83 Brisky & Perez Insurance Agency, Inc. Theresa Cantu Garcia ᾽78 Colleen Cantu Johnson ᾽82 Morris Walker “Chip” Clint, III ᾽83 Patrick Pace, Jr. and Beth Conner Pace ᾽82 William᾽83 and Sheri Conner Oscar L. Cross ᾽60 David C. Garza, P.C. ᾽66 Laura Davila Taylor ᾽83 Christopher ᾽89 and Monica R. Davis ᾽90 José Eduado De La Garza Ibarra ᾽01
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Francisco Javier ᾽83 and Alma Rosa ᾽87 De La Garza Luis Adrian and Martha Del Pozo John T. and Felicia ᾽87 Edge Tomas A. ᾽81 and Lisa Esteve Benjamin and Kathleen C. ᾽88 Estrada Arturo R. and Eugie Farias Ricardo ᾽93 and Nancy ᾽93 Filizola Evangelina Liza Fuentes Rosalie G. Garcia Keszler ᾽81 Ricardo Alberto Garcia ᾽64 Miguel A. ᾽71 and Analicia Garcia Rogelio ᾽80 and Josefina Olimpia ᾽86 Garcia-Moreno Rev. Amador Garza ᾽71 Antonio O. Garza, Jr. ᾽77 Juan Manuel "Meme" Garza ᾽68 Ygnacio Daniel ᾽71 and Sylvia Garza Gracie Gavito Touchy ᾽79 Antonio Gonzalez Jr. ᾽59 and Graciela Gonzalez Jorge ᾽90 and Julietta ᾽90 Gonzalez Justo Gonzalez ᾽83 Richard M. ᾽83 and Elaine Graham David and Kari Greer William Gullley and Irene Gulley, Ph.D. Dr. Elsa Cardenas-Hagan and Andrew J. Hagan Bro. Hank Hammer, FMS Peter and Elizabeth Ann ᾽86 Harris Kevin Hickson Frank ᾽63 and Peggy Klinger Charles E. Lamphier, Jr. and Sarah T. Popek Beatriz "Betty" Lastra Serna ᾽96 Law Office of Benigno "Trey" Martinez, PLLC ᾽89 Jorge ᾽90 and Ericka Lee Rebekah Madrid Marist Brothers of the Schools Robert Ashley McAllen Stephen C. McNair ᾽78 Dionisio and Elisa Morales᾽83 Saenz Edward H. Muñoz ᾽62 Nieves Olvera, Jr. ᾽63 Maria Ester Ornelas ᾽90 Miguel ᾽70 and Marcela ᾽82 Ortiz Donna Permenter Browne ᾽83 Gustavo J. Peña, Jr. ᾽60 Federico F. ᾽64 and Cindy Peña Oscar ᾽62 and Rochelle Peña Serena Kathleen Putegnat ᾽94 Tara Putegnat ᾽96 William Putegnat ᾽00 Homer Richer, MD ᾽69 Rio Grande Valley Abstract Co., Inc. Mark and Terese Roberts Carlos Rodriguez and Beatriz Rodriguez ᾽90 Luis Carlos and Martha Rodriguez Linda Romo ᾽90 Neto Roser ᾽69 Royston, Rayzor, Vickery & William, LLP Eva Santillana ᾽90 Esther A. Siller ᾽79 Gaston Manuel Sosa ᾽88 Melissa Sotelo Valadez ᾽90
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Thomas and Rosalinda Sullivan Willie Teo Ong, MD and Jacqueline Teo Ong Becky Thompson Tipton Auto Group Ignacio ᾽89 and Diana ᾽89 Torteya Marin, III Esq. Eddie Treviño, Jr. ᾽83 Ralph Vela ᾽83 John A. Venturella Raul Federico and Georgina ᾽93 Villanueva George M. Williamson, VI ᾽83 William Bradley ᾽83 and Cassandra Wolfe Francisco and Blanca Zabarte Jesus A. Zavaleta, MD ᾽69
The Carlos Emilio “Chiquito Field House Renovation-Class of 2012 and Donors
Jorge Barcena ᾽12 Brandon Eric Barron ᾽12 Andrea Montserrat Bernes ᾽12 Marcela Cantu ᾽12 Andres C. Cardenas ᾽12 Anna Emilia de la Garza ᾽12 Dionicio Alejandro Deantes ᾽12 Sarah Maria Claire Dunn ᾽12 Luis Fernando and Magdalena Elizondo Carlos Alberto Garcia ᾽12 Samantha Garcia ᾽12 Andres Garcia-Moreno ᾽12 Natalia Garcia-Moreno ᾽12 Rogelio Garcia-Moreno ᾽12 Carlos Enrique Garza ᾽12 Chelsey Leanne Gloor ᾽12 Sergio Alberto Guerra ᾽12 Mariana Hinojosa ᾽12 Miriam Hinojosa ᾽12 Harry and Elizabeth Holzman Juliana Longoria ‘12 Maira Matar Miguel A. Molinas,MD and Susana Molinas Leonard Frank Parker ᾽12 Giselle Nicolette Ricoy ᾽12 Luis Carlos and Martha Rodriguez Carlos and Esther Rubio Cesar and Maria Jose Trevino Carlos Valenzuela ᾽12 Juan and Lorna C. Varela Eugenia I. Vivanco ᾽12
Get on the Bus Donors 2016-2017
Roman Dean ᾽89 and Jennifer Esparza Tomas A. ᾽81 and Lisa Esteve Chester Gonzalez and Judge Janet Leal Bro. Hank Hammer, FMS Harry and Elizabeth Holzman Evelyn Ruth Poole
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Giving Tuesday 2016-2017
Alejandra Aldrete ᾽03 Anabel Aldrete ᾽99 Sergio Rene Arguelles Gonzalez ᾽79 Marion R. Lawler, III and Marcela Arguelles Lawler, ᾽84 Adriana Arguelles McDermid Sergio and Magda Arguelles, Sr. Eric Barron, MD ᾽83 and Donna Barron Antonio M. and Elizabeth R. ᾽85 Bernus Billy and Leatrice Bradford, Jr. Rusty Brechot, Jr. ᾽72 and Robin Brechot Luis A. and Maria Elena Cacayoren Marisa Araceli Campirano Renato "Rene" ᾽80 and Angela Cardenas Ricardo E. and Dahlia Castro Tony Chavez ᾽80 Marvin and Mellena Conner Jose C. Cortez, MD ᾽77 Alessandra Davila ᾽10 Carlos Adrian Davila ᾽15 Anna Emilia De La Garza ᾽12 Jorge Xavier De La Garza ᾽15 Cesar De Leon ᾽04 Linda De Los Santos Sarah and Louie De Luna Javier Del Castillo, MD and Maria Del Castillo Dulcerias Pinkis John T. and Felicia ᾽85 Edge Roman Dean ᾽89 and Jennifer Esparza Enis Daniela Espinosa ᾽00 Sarah Figueroa ᾽94 Ernest J. and Lillian B. Flores Luke and Rosie Fruia, Jr. Manuel and Felipa Gamez Jose Luis and Martha E. Garcia Julio and Maria Elena Garcia Lilia Garcia ᾽84 Rogelio ᾽80 and Josefina Olimpia ᾽86 Garcia-Moreno Juan Manuel “Meme” ᾽68 Garza Jaime Gomez, MD and Joanna C. ᾽91 Gomez Rafael and Maryella ᾽88 Gomez Chester Gonzalez and Judge Janet Leal Marcela E. Gonzalez David and Kari Greer Milt and Lee Ann Greer Miguel Angel and Ana Gabriela Guerra Graciela Gutierrez William Chad and Liz Hainley Peter and Elizabeth Ann ᾽86 Harris Carlos and Claudia Hernandez Emilio O. Hernandez, DDS PC ᾽72 and Dalia Hernandez John William and Pilar B. ᾽79 Herrera Kevin Hickson Harry and Elizabeth Holzman Francisco Javier and Lourdes Huacuja Jose Luis Hugonnett James ᾽84 and Myrna ᾽84 Hunter Elsa M. Ibarra
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Gustavo & Lucila Peña Scholarship Fund 2016-2017
David V. Flores Federico F. ᾽64 and Cindy Peña Wells Fargo Educational Matching Gift Program JK Group, Inc.
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Memorial Gifts 2016-2017 Alfonso G. Barrientez, Jr. Perry S. Radic
Barbara "Baboo" Levert Kahle Joe Tamayo᾽50 and †Lupana Tamayo
Catherine (Nancy) Smith Lukefahr Joe Tamayo᾽50 and †LupanaTamayo
Brother Richard Sharpe, FMS Charles D. Imbergamo Charles Paul and Linda Twells Loop
The Beverly Harris Memorial Fund for the Arts 2016-2017 Acorda Therapeutics, Inc. M. Glen and SuAn Boles Marilyn J. Brown Linda M. Gillmore Joyce Hern Robert Hibyan ᾽66 Daniel Keen Nydia Lieck Chad Longway ᾽91 Jennifer Lyons ᾽91 A.C. and Lydia G. Ortiz Chantale Rodrigue Cristina Isabel Sanchez ᾽86 Tara Stevens
The Jerri Hernandez Scholarship Fund 2016-2017 Estela Balli Cindy L. Bohannon Billy and Leatrice Bradford, Jr. Mary Bradford Lecia Chaney Jorge ᾽84 and Liliana A. De La Garza Morris Edelstein Judge Andrew Hanen and Diane Dillard Eddie and Josie Hernandez Alfred M. and Kathleen S. Leppert Serafy Foundation Paulo and Josefina Soto Robert A. Torres Arnoldo L. and Gloria C. Villarreal
The Lupana Tamayo Memorial Fund Adriana Babiak Vazquez ᾽81 Karil Biolostosky ᾽83 Sherry H. Cortez Luis Arturo ᾽86 and Cecilia De La Garza Louie and Sarah De Luna W. David ᾽81 and Jacqui Dempsey John T. and Felicia ᾽85 Edge Juan Manuel “Meme” Garza ᾽68 and Beth Garza Anna Cecilia Gonzalez ᾽77 Henry ᾽54 and Mary Lou Gonzalez Jeff Gowen and Rose Marie Gowen, MD ᾽77 Charles D. Imbergamo Jimmy Closner & Sons
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Honorary Gifts 2016-2017
Alex and Jessica Fuentes Chester Gonzalez and Judge Janet Leal
Montagne Scholars Program Donors 2016-2017
John M. Anderson ᾽61 Basilica of Our Lady of San Juan del Valle National Shrine Molly C. Boyle Ian Eduardo Buenrostro ᾽09 Seth Colwell ᾽95 Patrick Pace Jr. and Beth Conner Pace ᾽82 Marvin and Mellena Conner William Steven De la Garza ᾽69 Robert Eugene Franson ᾽64 Tomas ᾽56 and Guadalupe Gonzalez Herrera Family International Assembly, Inc. Lindsay Irwin Robert J. Katusak The John G. & Marie Stella Kenedy Memorial Foundation Bro. Francis Klug, FMS Koch Foundation, Inc. Robert and Marilyn Leslie Marist Brothers Westminster Community Miguel Montes ᾽46 Lita Ortiz Steve F. ᾽48 and Mary Anne Phillipp Roy and Joanne Reed, Sr. Al and Astrid Roser Lopa Shah Janice Ann Stachowiak ᾽79 Strake Foundation The Raul Tijerina Jr. Foundation Jim and Amy Tipton Bro. Eugene Trzecieski, FMS
Science Quad Donors 2016-2017
Brownsville Foundation for Health and Education Sarah De Luna Charles Paul and Linda Twells Loop Serafy Foundation Joe Tamayo ᾽50 and †Lupana Tamayo The John G. & Marie Stella Kenedy Memorial Foundation
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The Olga Borrego Memorial Fund for the Science Quad 2016-2017
Diego Adobbati Ricardo M. ᾽87 and Yvania M. ᾽87 Adobbati Sergio Rene Arguelles Gonzalez ᾽79 Adriana Arguelles McDermid Cassandra Renee Barrera ᾽16 Sophia Alejandra Betancourt ᾽17 Renato "Rene" ᾽80 and Angela Cardenas Terry Stackowiak and Monique Carre Stackowiak ᾽87 Patrick Pace, Jr. and Beth Conner Pace ᾽82 Christi L. Day Bekrija and Azra Dervisevic John T. and Felicia ᾽85 Edge Sarah Figueroa ᾽94 Alexandra Fleming Karen Monica Gonzalez Goldschmidt ᾽07 Chester Gonzalez and Judge Janet Leal Javier and Mireille ᾽88 Gonzalez Peter and Elizabeth Ann ᾽86 Harris John Q Adams Elementary Family on behalf of Olivia Santos Lauren Lapeyre Brown ᾽03 Rene Lerma Trevor Lette Natasha Lopez Mary Suzanne Mohr Gilbert and Alma Narvaez, Jr. Jesus and Shannon Rivas Marjorie Rusteberg Ortiz ᾽03 William ᾽67 and Martha Rusteberg Solar Preparatory School for Girls Joe Tamayo ᾽50 and †Lupana Tamayo Thelma Elizabeth Page Richardson Elementary School Lorna Mireille Varela ᾽12 Alonzo Alberto and Nancy Villarreal William Bradley ᾽83 and Cassandra Wolfe Catherine Zapp
Save the Gym Donors 2016-2017
Anthony Alvarez ᾽84 Carlos G. Arguelles ᾽97 Victor Bennett, Jr. Otis J. Bouwsma Ian Eduardo Buenrostro ᾽09 Luigi Cristiano ᾽89 Ricardo Davila Luis Adrian Del Pozo Adrian Delgado Tomas A. Esteve ᾽81 Farmer 's Insurance Agency Sam Guerrero Luis Fonseca Andres Garcia Gabriel Garcia Miguel A. Garcia ᾽71 Leo R. Garza Alfonso Julio Gomez
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Scoreboard Donors 2016-2017
Ricardo M. ᾽87 and Yvania M. ᾽87 Adobbati Christian Quality Home Health Care Marvin and Mellena Conner Dulcerias Pinkis Luis Eduardo and Ofelia Montemayor Rick Ortiz Insurance Agency Franco Reyes Jacome, MD and Elizabeth Reyes Jacome Tara Rios, DDS Royal Metal Building Components, Inc. Stevenson's Appliances
Stadium Light Donors 2016-2017
Burton McCumber & Cortez, LLP CPA Luigi ᾽89 and Theresa O. ᾽87 Cristiano Jorge ᾽84 and Liliana A. de la Garza John T. and Felicia ᾽85 Edge Roman Dean ᾽89 and Jennifer Esparza Tomas A. ᾽81 and Lisa Esteve Luke and Rosie Fruia, Jr. Ygnacio Daniel ᾽71 and Sylvia Garza Marion R. Lawler, III and Marcela Arguelles Lawler ᾽84 Eduardo Roberto Rodriguez Edward Michael ᾽86 and Keely Rodriguez William Bradley ᾽83 and Cassandra Wolfe
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