The Pioneer 21-22

Dear Saint Joseph Academy Community

For close to 160 years, Saint Joseph Academy has been widely and proudly known for our reputation in forming exceptionally strong leaders with the academic tools to succeed in college-level studies. We pride ourselves in developing well-rounded citizens and preparing them for success in college and fulfillment in life, using their God-given skills to make a positive change in the world At the core the Saint Joseph Academy community are the Marist pillars of Presence, Simplicity, Family Spirit, Love of Work, and In the Way of Mary These pillars are embraced in our robust curriculum, collegepreparatory academics, Marist-focused campus ministry, and athletics.

This is truly an amazing time to be part of the St. Joe family. We have experienced tremendous growth and new opportunities have been realized in recent years, and our school is poised to launch into our next exciting chapter.

I invite you to read this issue of The Pioneer in which we highlight our exceptional students, alumni, and how our Marist charism of St. Marcellin Champagnat is at the heart of everything we do We acknowledge that this would not be possible without the unyielding dedication of our parents, grandparents, alumni parents, friends, alumni, community partners and students Saint Joseph Academy is your school

Thank you for your support in leading us to this exciting time in the school’s history as we work to mold SAINTS and SCHOLARS. We look forward to your continued partnership in the years ahead

Ad Astra Per Aspera, Michael Motyl President

Saint Joseph Academy

Saint Joseph Academy School Administration

Michael Motyl President

Melissa Valadez ‘90 Principal

Donna Barron Director of Advancement and Alumni Affairs

Marcia Martinez ‘88 Comptroller

Tino Villarreal ‘99 Athletic Director

Israel Barrela Director of Facilities

Saint Joseph Academy 2022-2023 School Board

Marcela Arguellas Lawler

Dr Janna Arney ‘82

Connie Cano de Rodriguez

Dr. Elsa Cardenas Hagan

Jorge de la Garza ‘84

Ana Gomez ‘88

Chad Hainley - Chairman

Brother Hank Hammer, FMS

Rafael Munguia ‘93

Rick Ortiz ‘84

Michael Schlater

Kelly Tipton ‘01

Bryant Touchy ‘06

Francisco Zabarte

Ex Officio

Michael Motyl – President

Brother Tom Schady – Provincial Office

101 Saint Joseph Drive

Brownsville, TX 78520 (956) 542-3581

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a meSSaGe from our principal

Greetings and welcome to Saint Joseph Academy. As an alum, parent, teacher, and principal, I firmly believe in all that Saint Joseph Academy represents, and I look forward to sharing information with you regarding our students’ educational journeys, not only as Bloodhounds, but as Marists

Whether you spend a few moments reading this magazine or a day visiting our beautiful campus, I am confident that you will derive a sense of who we are – a school devoted to its mission. At Saint Joseph Academy, we strive to inspire young people and help them grow into being good Christians and responsible citizens SJA is not only a school, but a loving family that works together to support and ser ve our community

This is a mission that heralds Saint Joseph Academy as being a college preparatory school that forms “young men and women who will succeed in university studies, who know and love Jesus, and who actively participate in the worship and mission of the school ” Rigorous course offerings, faith formation, service opportunities, and athletics have produced generations of SJA graduates who are leaders on their college campuses and in their chosen vocations

Saint Joseph Academy is committed to being the best school it can be

We appreciate the dedication and suppo

all our families, and we are grateful for their commitment to ensuring that

seph Academy remains a celebrated and successful school

It continues to be an honor and privilege to serve as the principal of Saint Joseph Academy, and I look forward to working together to make these years memorable and successful. God bless you always and know that our door is always open

Sincerely yours,

Melissa Valadez ‘90 Principal

Saint JoSeph aCaDemy reCeiveS

$1M gift

In April 2022, Saint Joseph Academy received a historic and transformative $1M gift from SJA alumnus, Fernando De Leon ’97, to establish the endowed “De Leon Scholars Program” and the “De Leon Excellence in Education Award”

This transformative gift the largest single gift in SJA’s 157-year history will have an indelible impact on students and teachers for the foreseeable future “Fernando feels a strong personal responsibility to give back to the school that contributed to the man he has become and the success he has achieved,” said SJA President, Michael Motyl “ This gift is an investment in the formation of generations of young men and women. We are profoundly grateful for Fernando and his family ’s commitment to supporting our students and educators. Both the De Leon Scholars Program and the De Leon Excellence in Education Award will continue to deepen our approach to relational teaching and learning, enhancing both the philosophical and educational aspects of the Marist, Catholic education that St Joseph Academy provides ”

The purpose and goal of the De Leon Scholars Program is to recognize and reward students in the 9th – 12th grade who contribute to and make a difference at Saint Joseph Academy, in their home, community at large, and who are likely to continue to do so in the future In addition to a tuition-assistance award from Saint Joseph Academy, De Leon Scholars will enjoy numerous other benefits that will extend beyond their years at SJA from backpack to briefcase including mentoring and internships opportunities as they navigate to and through college This year ’s recipients are 11th graders Andrea Jasso ‘23, Cynthia Gonzales ‘23 and Julio Cesar Silguero ‘24.

Similarly, the De Leon Excellence in Education Award aims to recognize and acknowledge those SJA educators that are making significant and noteworthy contributions to the school community. They are the difference makers, the role models, and significantly contribute to the academic success of Saint Joseph Academy students.

“SJA supported a lot of us with tuition assistance and changed our life’s trajectory. The dual cultures that we learned to navigate at SJA are the perfect background for developing versatile, conscientious, and talented young men and women that can make a global impact. We’re delighted to support one of the most important institutions in Brownsville,” said Fernando De Leon.

about Fernando De Leon

Fernando De Leon is the founder and CEO of Leon Capital Group, a holding company that oversees $8 billion of assets in healthcare, real estate, and technology Mr De Leon is the sole General Partner of over 300 partnerships and subsidiaries across the Leon Capital Group of companies.

In the real estate sector, Leon Capital Group owns and develops multi-family apartments, as well as industrial and logistics warehouses. Its current development pipeline includes 10,000 apartments and 5 million square feet in various markets across the southwestern and southeastern u.S. Additionally, Leon Capital, along with the Perot Companies, co-founded a European Industrial company which currently controls over $3 billion in industrial assets in the European union.

Mr De Leon is a co-founder of CREXI, one of the largest digital marketplaces connecting buyers, sellers, landlords and tenants in the commercial real estate sector Mr De Leon is also the owner of Mattison Avenue, a salon suites operator with 40 locations and over 1,600 entrepreneurs in its system.

He is the founder of Physician Directed Partners, an ophthalmology and optometric business that operates 20 surgical facilities Mr De Leon founded Turnwell Mental Health Partnership, a consortium of mental health clinics with over 100 clinicians

Mr De Leon and his team founded and currently operate Specialty Dental Brands, the largest specialty dental business in America, with 200 pediatric, orthodontic and oral surgery clinics across 19 states Additionally, Mr De Leon founded and operates Frontline Dental Implant Specialists, one of the largest dental implant companies in the u.S.

Mr. De Leon began his career as an analyst at Goldman, Sachs & Co in New york He received a Bachelor of Arts degree, cum laude, from Har vard College, where he was a Hoover Foundation Scholar and a National Coca Cola Scholar.

The De Leon Family foundation focuses its work on educational initiatives in Texas and poverty in northern Mexico The De Leon Scholars program makes scholarship awards to twenty students annually across the state of Texas, who endeavor to improve their communities.

Community

PRAYER breaKfaSt

Saint Joseph Academy was proud to present this year ’s 11th annual Community Prayer Breakfast honoring our distinguished alumni and community supporters On Friday, March 4, 2022, members of the SJA community, faculty, staff, parents and students gathered in the Brother Francis Garza Student Center to celebrate this year ’s honorees

The mornings festivities began with the keynote address by Carlos Arturo Garza '96 who shared his memories of the days he walked the halls of SJA with his life-long friends and memorable moments from some of his most inspiring teachers Carlos Garza currently resides in New york City with his wife, Marytere Bermea Garza ’97, and his two children Alessandra and Arturo. After graduation from St Joe, Carlos received an A B cum laude in Government and a Certificate of Latin American Studies in 2003 from Harvard university. upon graduation from Harvard, Carlos worked as a bond trader at Credit Suisse for 15 years and currently is the Managing Director and head of the Collateralized Loan/Debt Obligation Trading Desk at Cantor Fitzgerald in New york. Carlos currently ser ves on the Board of the Saint Joseph Academy Endowment and previously served on the SJA School Board from 2004-2010. Additionally, Carlos dedicates time and effort to charitable organizations such as the Children’s Museum, Hudson Guild and St. Clements’s Pantry.

The President ’s Distinguished Community Ser vice Awards are presented to individuals who exhibit integrity, outstanding leadership, and perseverance beyond the ordinary to help fellow citizens and their community. This year, the Presidential Distinguished Community Service awards go to Brother Francis Garza ’58 and Liliana and Jorge ’84 De La Garza

Brother Francis Garza graduated from Saint Joseph Academy in 1958 and continued his studies at Marist College where he received his BA in Chemistry. upon graduation, Bro. Francis

taught Chemistry, Religion, Physics and Math at various Marist schools in New york, and Florida before moving to Brownsville to serve as teacher and administrator. After countless years here at SJA, Bro. Francis retired at the end of 2021. Saint Joseph Academy is blessed to have Bro Francis, who now volunteers his days as our front desk clerk.

Liliana and Jorge ’84 De la Garza were married in 1992 and are the proud parents of Anna Emilia ’12, Jorge Xavier ’15 and Bernardo ’17 Their support and commitment to the community of Brownsville and Matamoros is commendable. After graduating from SJA in 1984, Jorge received a degree in Civil Engineering from Texas A & M university Since then he has worked in the construction industry in Mexico and the uSA where he now has his own construction company. Jorge believes strongly in supporting his community He has ser ved on the Brownsville Economic Development Corporation, Guadalupe Regional Middle School Board, united Brownsville, and Rancho Viejo Board of Adjustments For many years he also served on the SJA School Board and has chaired the Building and Grounds committee of St. Joe.

After high school, Liliana attended Boston College where she obtained a degree in General Management She used this education to have an impact on numerous community service projects that she has been involved in. In 1993, she helped to found the Festival Cultural de Otono in Matamoros and helped found Berit, a program to help young couples in their first five years of marriage. In 2010, she became the Advancement Chair for Guadalupe Regional Middle School and a member of their school board Liliana has also chaired and worked on many community charity events such as the SJA Style Show, the Anniversary Gala for the Brownsville Museum of Fine Arts, the Children’s Heart Foundation, and Fundación FINSA Liliana also served as the President of the SJA Athletic Booster Club for two years.

Members of the SJA Alumni Association in 2018-2019

Signature Programs

experienCeS beyonD the ClaSSroom

In the Spring of 2022, Saint Joseph Academy introduced a new and exciting program aimed at 9th graders The Signature Programs is an opportunity for students to engage with leaders in designated fields and participate in seminars and community activities which will enhance their SJA experience.

In addition, the program combines academics with exposure to careers ranging from engineering and biotech to performing arts and public service. The goal of these programs is to give high school students an early opportunity to explore talents and gain experience that will set them on a path to fulfilling college majors and careers

The three pathways of The Signature Programs to choose from include:

• Arts and Humanities

• Science, Technology, Engineering and Math (STEM)

• International Leadership

Depending on the pathway a student chooses, they will be required to take core subjects, program-related seminars, conduct research, hold active memberships in program-related organizations, and take part in professional shadowing and mentor programs Each year a new cohort will be added, eventually serving students in the 9-12th grades.

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The Signature Programs currently consist of 44 freshmen. So far, students have met with several alumni, including Gilbert Hernandez '14, Daniella Lopez-Valdez ‘09 and Maricris Castillo '17, where they learned about Engineering, local leadership in Brownsville, and Wildlife and Fisheries. Members of the program will continue to meet once a month to learn more about fields like International Leadership, Psychology, Business, Arts, and Health. At the start of their sophomore year, they will select their track and actively participate in school organizations relevant to their track Their sophomore year will culminate with Arts/Humanities, Leadership, or STEM-based research through content writing, attending 1-2 seminars, and participating in a related content project.

Saint JoSeph aCaDemy Performing arts program

Saint Joseph Academy ’s Performing Arts Program competed in the TAPPS One Act Play competition for the first time in the 2021-2022 school year. As this program is just beginning to make its debut into our curriculum, we have already brought home multiple titles and awards in just one year, including a District Championship title that took our program to the TAPPS’ state competition

With the performance of Tennesse William’s, The Glass Menagerie, the Texas Association of Private and Parochial Schools (TAPPS) recognized our SJA talented performers and back stage crew with the following awards:

ONE ACT PLAY - District Competition

• The Glass Menagerie, DISTRICT CHAMPIONS

• Best Actress, Madelynn Gonzalez ‘25

• All-Star Cast, Jacob Granado ‘23, Juan Pablo Herrera ‘23, Bethany Najera ‘22

• All-Star Tech, Elise Esparza ‘22

ONE ACT PLAY - State Competition

• All-Star Cast, Jacob Granado ‘23

• Honorable Mention, All Star Cast, Madelyn Gonzalez ‘25

• All-Star Crew, Max Castillo ‘22

Saint Joseph Academy was also recognized by The Palm Awards, an ultimate celebration of high school theatre in the Rio Grande Valley. On the night of the awards, hundreds of high-school students from across South Texas were recognized for their achievements in theatre, much like the Tony Awards celebrate the best of Broadway, including a red-carpet experience. The Glass

Menagerie was nominated for multiple awards in every category of the “Straight Play ” awards. Our cast and crew walked the redcarpet and brought home the following awards:

• Best Supporting Actress in a Play, Madelynn Gonzalez ‘25

• Best Costume Design for a Play, Viviana Cavazos ‘25

• Best Ensemble in a Play, Bethany Najera ‘22, Jacob Granado ‘23, Juan Pablo Herrera ‘23, and Madelynn Gonzalez ‘25

The Glass Menagerie was not the only production directed at Saint Joseph Academy this year. The SJA Performing Arts also put on the productions of A Christmas Carol, Gloria, and a co-production of Flashdance the Musical, performed at SJA with students from the Brownsville Repertory Theatre. SJA was the first high school in the nation to perform this musical.

Saint JoSeph aCaDemy athletic highlights

The Mighty Bloodhounds were unstoppable this year in athletics with standout athletes receiving awards, breaking records and teams winning 8 district and state championships

The football and volleyball teams had an outstanding season with both teams reaching the TAPPS DIV II playoffs. Each team also had players receive All State and All District Honors

Our 2021 Cross Country Team finished their season as State Runner ups and were also recognized by the City of Brownsville Commission for their outstanding performance at the TAPPS state meet.

Senior Pedro Cardenas was named 2021 Athlete of the year by the Texas Amateur Athletic Federation for his dedication to Track and Field. This award is given to athletes who demonstrate outstanding work on and off the track “Many hours and many miles went into this achievement, and it means so much to me that the work that I am so passionate about also resonates with others,” Cardenas said

11th Grader, Alondra Loya, member of the varsity Track & Field team, earned the honor of State Champion throwing discus 128’ 8” feet. She also broke the school record previously held by Maria Jose Morales ’22.

10th Grader, Francisco Gamez earned the honor of TAPPS 5A boys Tennis Singles State Champion The boys team earned State runner up.

Both boys and girls Varsity Basketball teams were named District Champions after an undefeated season.

Girls Track & Field team won BISD City Meet Champions

Soccer team won area championships.

Five Varsity Basketball players were selected for All Valley Honors

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SJA Lady Bloodhounds Basketball TAPPS SA District 4 All Valley District Selections

MVP

• Regina Tovar ‘23

First Team

• Regina Tovar ’23

• Alejandra Gonzalez ‘22

• Natalia Montemayor ‘22

• Lucia Gonzalez ‘22

Second Team

• Elise Esparza ‘22

• Andrea Jasso ‘23

• Zoe Voreis ’23

Overall Basketball Highlights:

• undefeated - 8th grade boys basketball

• OLS Tournament Champs8th grade boys basketball

• undefeated - 8th grade girls basketball

• undefeated - 7th grade girls basketball

• La Feria Tournament Champs7th grade girls basketball

• 2nd in District - 8th grade girls Track & Field

• 2nd in District - 8th grade girls Cross Country

In the last six years, students have continued their athletic careers at Division 1 universities. This year, the Bloodhounds send off Senior Martin Tapia to play basketball at universidad Autónoma de Nuevo León, Mexico.

In 2022, SJA Athletic partnered with Rio Sports Live, a local sports broadcasting company to create the “St. Joe Sports Network” The first of its kind among valley schools, this network will stream all athletic events and play 24/7 content of past Saint Joe games from previous years. oadcasting company to create the “St Joe Sports Network” The first of its kind among valley schools, this

Saint JoSeph aCaDemy 101 club

The 101 Club was created with the intent of arming our Athletic Department with the means needed to provide our teams with the best possible equipment, travel, uniforms or any additional items that our teams may need or want in order to be competitive The reason for the number '101' is symbolic Our school's address is 101 St. Joseph Drive. The 101 Club is meant for alumni and friends of the program to invest $101 or more back to their "home"

In 2021, we raised $43,000! Our funds were used to purchase new uniforms for middle school girls’ and boys’ basketball teams and our middle school football teams to name a few On our c a m p a i g n l a u n c h d a y , N o v e m b e r 3 0 t h : D a y o f

Giving, we rallied in the Saint Joseph Academy Administration Boardroom with all of

the head coaches calling our Bloodhound alumni and community supporters to gain support. It was a lot of fun and we enjoyed rallying around our athletes!

In 2019, the Athletic Department formed the 101 Club and asked former Bloodhounds to donate $101 or more to the SJA Athletic Department. The money that was raised that year was used to purchase stadium lights for Canales Field In 2020, the appeal was to purchase football helmets with the newest technology that have computer chips to measure a player's impact. In 2021, we expanded the 101 Club to provide unrestricted funds for ALL sports. Donors have the option for their gift to be allocated to a specific need for a specific sport at their request which assists the Athletic Department with expanding the overall athletic experience for our athletes to make the most out of their journey at St. Joseph Academy. The 101 Club funds will be allocated directly and solely to the Athletic Department

Bloodhound Alumni and community supporters are invited to join the 101 Club which will not only support our athletes, but also comes with different levels of membership with different benefits. There are options for one time, monthly, or yearly memberships to the 101 Club.

Every gift is appreciated.

101 Club Donors

John Adams

Jorge Albores

Christine Alejandro

Danny Andino

Marsha Atkinson

Timothy Ayala

Israel Barela

Felipe Barrera

Christopher Barry

Michael Bartrum

Todd Belfer

Luis Bermudez

Cynthia Bohannon

Andrew Burns

Lisa Cabello

Juan Camorlinga

Brian Campbell

Israel Cano

Hugo Cano

Rene Capistran

Pedro Cardenas

Lourdes Cardenas

Miguel Cardenas

Martha Cardenas

Gabriela Cardenas

Sergio Cavazos

Leticia Cazares

Paul Church

Jonas Cisneros

Cole Conner

Miguel Contreras

Pedro Coronado

John Cowen

Matthew Curoe

Robert Daniels

Eliseo Davila

Jorge De La Garza

Bernardo De La Garza

Luis De La Garza

Luis Del Pozo, Sr.

Paul Delluomo

Tim Dempsey

Roth Eddings

John Edge

Jennifer Elizondo

Gaspar Erosa

Roman (Dino) Esparza

Arturo Farias

Ricardo Filizola

Humberto Flores

Amber Ford

Gerald Gabbert

Venissa Gallardo

Erin Gamez

Edgardo Garcia

Renata Garcia

Juan Garcia

Cesar Garcia

Edna Garcia

Homero Garcia, Sr

Juan (Meme) Garza

Juan Garza

Nicolas Garza

Jorge Garza

Alfredo Garza

Patricia Garza

Humberto Garza

Carlos Garza

Jaime Garza

Alvaro Garza

Alvaro Garza

Ernesto Garza

Carlos Garza

Gonzalo Garza

Samuel Gavito

Adrian Gomez

Daniel Gonzalez

Javier Gonzalez

Roger Gonzalez

Laura Gonzalez

Daniela Gonzalez de Serna

Michael Gorman

Mushki Gorowitz

Shannon Green

Betty Gross

Miguel Guerra

Michael Guerra

Mark Guerra

Ana Guerra

Minerva Gutierrez

Michael Hadden

William Chad Hainley

Peter Harris

Tzvi Heber

JJ Henry

Andrew Hernandez

Mike Hernandez

Emilio Hernandez

Lindsay Hester

Walt Hill

Home and Commercial Designs HCD

Ronald Humphreys

James Hunter

Wale Ibarra

Mauricio Ibarra

Brett Jackson

Daniel Jasso

Daniel Jasso

Kristi Jones

Eric Koepsel

Adam Lalonde

Luisa Violeta Larrazolo Hinojos

Janet Leal

Edmundo (Eddie) Leandro

Michael Leffingwell

Chad Lentscher

Matthew Leyendecker

Michael Limas

Gilbert Little

Hector Lopez

Joe (Joey) Lopez

Cesar Lopez

Gustavo Lopez

Gricelda Lozano

Eddie Lucio

Samuel Lucio

Manuel Lucio

Manuel Lucio

Jose Luis Lucio

Carlos Luna Sr

Maria Mancha

Paul Marian

Carlos Marin

Juan Pablo Martinez

Jorge Martinez

Nickolas Mar-Treviño

Walter Mays

Ellie McCarthy

Martin McLean

Carmen Menard

Klaus Meyer

Carole Montemayor

Rafael Munguia

Ramiro Munguia

Terry Murphy

Alejandro Najera

Kristopher Nava

Dolores Olguin

Dan Ortiz

John Ortiz

Martha Ortiz

Frank Ortiz

Antonio Ortiz

Evangeline Ostera

Pat Pace

Cesar Pacheco

Marco Pacheco

Humberto Padilla

Damaso Parra

Christine Pasley

Sonya Peña

James Pennington

Felipe Perez

Iran Perez

Nancy Perez

Michael Pico

Sergio Puig

Jorge Puig

Lisa Ramirez

Victor Reis

Monica Reyna

Luis Pablo Rhi

PaulitaRico

Javier Rivera

Edward Rodriguez

Vanessa Rodriguez

Jessica Rodriguez

Amy Rodriguez

Fabiola Rodriguez

Neto Roser

Elisa Saenz

Oneida Salas

Karina Saldivar

Jose Salinas

Eddie Sarraf

Robert Shaun Saunders

Enrique Serna

Andres Shane

Julio Silguero Sr.

Houston Simmons

GregorySmith

Zach Spangler

Jim Starkey

Larkie Starkey

Jason Starkey

Phillip Steffy

Jay Tant

James (Nick) Tipton

Ruben Torres

Eddie Torres

Ignacio Torteya

Gonzalo Trevino

Ediberto reviño

Jose Treviño

Jarrod Turner

Bubba Van

Carlos Varela

Rafael Varela

Rebecca Varela

Ingrid Vicent

Santiago Vidaurri

Georgina Villanueva

JorgeVillarreal

Ricardo Villarreal

Atenogenes (Teno)

Villarreal

Jim Wallin

Daniel Wellman

Ted Whitworth

John Wood

Patricia Zamora

Jesus Zavaleta

Alfonso Zolezzi

Marcela Zolezzi

alumni GOLF TOURNAMENT

Saint Joseph Academy hosted it ’s 34th annual Alumni Golf

Tournament on October 30, 2021 at the Rancho Viejo Resort and Country Club. 108 players fielded 36 teams for a fun filled day on the golf course

We want to thank all our sponsors for supporting the annual tournament:

Academy Mortgage

Amigo Pawn

Boca Chica Animal Hospital

Boggus Tipton Chrysler Dodge Ram

Brownsville Children’s Clinic

Colonial Life

David Willis P C

De La Rosa & Co.

Diez & Crane

El Torito

First Financial

Frank Wood

Garduno Tax & Assoc

GPF Construction, Inc.

Green Law Firm

Gustavo Elizondo

Las Ventanas

Little Farms Frozen Foods

Lone Star National Bank

Lopez Family

Mesquite Home Health

Pennzoil Pit Stops

Scott Kreindl

Shell Rapid Lube

Tipton Auto Group

Tropical Smoothie Café

Valley Day & Night Clinic

*Sponsors notated in bold type are Eagle Sponsors.

We would also like to thank the members of our golf committee for all their work in putting this event together Because of their diligence, the tournaments are always a big success and generate revenue for big capital projects such as the replacement of the the Memorial Gym floor last year and this year they assisted in the purchase of a 39 seat executive coach bus for our athletes to travel in style and comfort Thank you for all your hard work and support!

SJA Alumni Golf Committee Members

Rusty Brechot, ‘72

Ian Buenrostro, ‘09

Francisco “Paco” Cordova ‘07

Luigi Cristiano, ‘89

Bobby Daniels, ‘02

Jaime Diez, ‘14

Alvaro de la Garza, ‘06

Gustavo Elizondo, ‘07

Nico Garza, ‘02

Michael Guerra, ‘03

Jonathan Gulley, ‘05

Jimmy Griffin, ‘05

Ronnie Humphreys, ‘87

Will Putegnat, ‘00

Tomas Tijerina ‘00

Nick Tipton, ‘01

Bryant Touchy, ‘06

SJa STYLE SHOW

Get on Your Feet, a celebration of modern Latin music was the theme for the 66th annual Saint Joseph Academy Style Show which was held at the Jacob Brown Auditorium on Friday, April 1, 2022. The evening was filled with all genres of Latin music from Tejano, featuring recording artist Groupo Control to ballads by Luis Miguel. What a night it was for the student body of SJA!

As in the tradition of Style Show, the evening was in tribute to the graduating Senior Class of 2022 as they modeled casual and formal wear from various retail shops in Brownsville and the surrounding area They spent countless hours in evening rehearsals for weeks leading up to the big night We would be remiss if we did not send out a big “thank you” to our volunteer choreographers as they worked long hours, as well as helping our students show off their dance moves. We thank Andrea Arellano ’22, Cassandra Barrera ’16, Enis Daniela Espinosa ’00, Katie Gomez, Tanya Swayze Miller, Gabriela Ortiz ’22, Vero Puig ’93, Marcela Saldaña, Andy Smith, and Zachary Stutts

The annual Style Show is a huge undertaking by volunteer parents working to sell tables, design the stage, publish a program book, work with the various retailers and coordinate the entire event

We thank everyone who had a hand in helping put this wonderful program together and especially our Event Co-Chairs and Committee Chairs:

Event Co-Chairs

• Veronica Puig ‘93

• Violeta Hinojos ‘93

Production Chair

• Zachary Stutts

Program Book Co-Chairs

• Cecilia De la Garza

• Elizabeth Hainley

• Julia Gonzalez ‘93

Decorations/Stage Chair

• Violeta Hinojos ‘93

• Veronica Puig ‘93

• Zachary Stutts

Fashion Co-Chairs

• Silvia Rico ‘99

• Marcela Zolezzi

Usher Chair

• Ingrid Knosel ‘93

Catering /Bar Chair

• Karla Coronado

• Stephany Luna

Volunteer Coordinator

• Charity Avendano

Alumni Children’s Chair

• Destiny Rodriguez ‘08

The Style Show is the largest annual event generating revenue to benefit the SJA Fund. Therefore, we want to thank our sponsors for supporting the event and making it successful

Event Underwriters

• Garcia and Garza Families

• The Law Office of Ruth Gomez Serra RN

• The Varela Family

The Merengue

• Kenmont Montessori School

• Serafy Foundation

The Salsa

• Kenmont Montessori School

• Mi Pueblito

• Tipton Motors

The Cumbia

• Hainley, Hinojos, Ortiz, & Pirtle Families

• Leal, Puig, & Vicent Families

The Reggaeton

• Garcia & Garza Families

• SJA 8th Graders

• SJA 8th Grade Girls

• Jobi, Masso & Vidaurri Families

The Latin Pop

• Casanova, Salinas, Serna, & Villanueva Families

• Catapult Learning

• Cisneros, Cristiano & Jackson Families

• The Cristiano Family

• Duran, Garcia, Ordoñez, Ortega & Verlage Families

• Lagunes, Myers, Reed & Rivas Families

• Java Design & Construction

• The Montemayor Family

Wa l K in G in th e footS te p S of St. Marcellin Champagnat

This summer, three members of the SJA family took part in one of the most meaningful and magnificent trips to be embarked upon Along with a group of more than 20 pilgrims, Principal Melissa Valadez ‘90, Director of Campus Ministry Tony Cantu ’75 and Counselor Lindsay Irwin traveled to the birthplace of the Marist Brothers Together they walked in the footsteps of St. Marcellin Champagnat, the founder of the Marist Brothers, the congregation of Brothers dedicated to education which has breathed life into Saint Joseph Academy for more than 150 years

The mission of Marist schools is to lead young people to know and love Jesus and Mary, in the belief that they all can become good Christians and good citizens. Inspired by Marcellin Champagnat, Marist educators, before all else, love their students Their Marial approach is marked by simplicity, family spirit, love of their work and presence in the midst of those whom they are called to serve.

Marist schools welcome all young people, whatever their circumstances, offering each one an education which draws faith, culture, and life into harmony.

On the first day, the group arrived in Lyon, France to visit the Basilica of Our Lady of Fourviere. It was here, 206 years ago that Marcellin, then a young and newly ordained priest, along with 4 of his friends, made a pilgrimage to the Statue of the Virgin, and pledged to start a Society of Mary. Once inside the group was granted a private session around the same altar and the same statue that Marcellin visited “Saint Marcellin made a pledge with 11 other priests to found the Society of Mary. They made this pledge/promise in this Chapel. At the end of the prayer, we sang Salve Regina,” said Cantu

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After that, it was off on a one-hour journey to L'Hermitage in Saint Chamond, the home that Marcellin and the first brothers built. The group stayed there for 4 days walking in the footsteps of the man whose vision is the foundation for everything we do at Saint Joseph Academy.

The group toured Champagnat ’s family home in Marlhes, the chapel where he was baptized and the spot where St Marcellin prayed for the dying boy, Jean Baptist Montagne. “He was the young boy that Champagnat instructed This experience is what led Champagnat to found the brothers It was very moving , ” said Cantu. We Marists call this the “Montagne Experience ” The only remnant left is a lone rock to signify the momentous event in Champagnat ’s life.

At the parish in La Valla, Marcellin first ser ved as a parish preist He lived here with the first brothers The group grew so large they eventually built L 'Hermitage, where they lived for many years. The group sat at the table built by Marcellin’s own hands It was around this table that the first brothers ate, studied and prayed “It became very real that we were walking his path, challenging us to pick up the torch and carry on as part of something bigger,” Cantu said

On that Sunday, the group visited and attended Liturgy at the original church in Taizé. The Liturgy was shared in multiple languages including English.

On the 5th day, the group traveled to Le Puy-en-Velay, a beautiful city built on and around a series of volcanos.

There is a rich history of devotion to the Blessed Mother in the Cathedral, and it is believed that the Salve Regina was first sung here around 1096 AD It was there, in Le Puy, with its incredible devotion to Our Lady, that the idea of starting a Society of Mary first occurred to St Marcellin Champagnat Speaking about the trip as a whole, Irwin said, “It is a reminder to us, that we are all in God’s providence and grace.”

On their last night of the pilgrimage, the group gathered in the chapel at L'Hermitage around the final resting place of St. Marcellin Champagnat for a final prayer. Together, this devoted Marist family recommitted themselves to the mission to make Jesus known and loved. “ This pilgrimage allowed us to follow in the footsteps of St. Marcellin Champagnat and brought a clearer understanding of what it means to be Marist. My heart is overflowing, and I can’t wait to see where my journey goes from here,” said Valadez.

Saint JOSEPH’S Day of GivinG

Among the many special events and traditions that currently take place throughout the school year, our annual Giving event, Saint Joseph's Day, truly allows us to put all else aside and reflect on what it truly means to be Marist. During this day we celebrate the Feast of Saint Marcelin Champagnat and ask the SJA community to help us in making a difference by contributing to the SJA Fund.

The donations given on St Joseph’s Day, made a significant impact to the SJA Fund. In part, the monies raised helped with renovation projects around campus such as u p d a t i n g c l a s s r o o m s , b e a u t i f i c a t i o n o f o u r grounds, and purchasing of new equipment for the computer lab. In addition, we were able to provide many families with tuition assistance True to our mission we want to ensure that every student receives the opportunity for a Marist education and in providing tuition assistance, we are able to achieve this goal

In giving back to the SJA community, Saint Joseph Academy is able to lay the ground work for future student achievement. Our success is due largely in part on the support from those who believe in our school community and mission

The Saint Joseph Academy family expands far and is always at its best when we rally together. Collectively, we can make a difference for not only the benefit of the school but more so for our students This was made quite evident as alumni and the SJA community came together and raised more than $80,000 on Saint Joseph’s Day!

It truly was a great event! An alumnus, opened their home as the “headquarters” for the day, allowing faculty, staff, students and alumni to gather and work together. There was an abundance of food, drinks and comradery with a shared love for SJA. you could feel the positive aura in the room and the great vibes radiating from all that had come to ensure the success of St. Joseph’s Day. The tremendous amount of school spirit was vibrant and it was comforting to know that everyone there shared the same love for their alma mater

At Saint Joseph Academy, we pride ourselves in making sure our first priority is being able to give students the tools they need to learn, grow, and become successful community leaders and St Joseph’s Day is one more way for us to continue doing that.

As they say “Make an Impact! Make a gift!”

The Saint Joseph Academy Alumni Association is an allinclusive alumni association aimed at building a community amongst its graduates, as well as motivating and supporting the current students at SJA. The purpose is to nurture camaraderie and communication among the alumni; develop a strong network of graduates and provide support to students via scholarships, mentorship and participation in student activities throughout the year.

The Alumni Association encourages its 6,000+ students that have graduated from Saint Joseph Academy to join and become a member. The association is always looking for alumni to join and even sit on our board as a Decade Representative or Class Agent

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The role and responsibilities of a Decade Representative are:

• Attend all monthly Alumni Association meetings

• Advocate and support all Alumni events

• Communicate and report all information to Class Representatives in your decade

• Ensure that the Class Representatives in your decade remain active with their classmates

• Be a liaison between the Council and the Class Representatives

• Be an active member of the SJA Alumni Association

The role and responsibilities of Class Agents are:

• Communicate with classmates; either via letter, e-mail, or social networking websites

• Reach out to classmates to collect e-mail addresses and updated contact information

• Help locate “lost ” members of their class.

• Assist with the collection of news for the SJA Facebook Page and Alumni Newsletter. This includes marriages, births, class members' achievements and honors earned This is a great way for people to stay caught up across the miles and across the years.

• Keep classmates up-to-date on Saint Joseph Academy events and news.

• Serve as a member of the reunion planning committee in your reunion year.

• Promote class participation in annual giving and philanthropy.

In February, the Alumni Association hosted a mixer at The Broken Sprocket in Brownsville.

In July, the Alumni Association hosted a Summer Mixer on South Padre Island at Upper Deck Hotel & Bar.

The Alumni Association is overseen by the SJA Office of Advancement and the Director of Alumni Affairs There are three different memberships tailored to accommodate alumni. young Alumni Memberships $10 are for those who have graduated SJA within the last 5 years. Annual Members pay an annual membership fee of $35 and enjoy annual perks throughout the year. Lifetime members pay a one-time membership fee of $500 and have special benefits

The benefits of joining the Association are as follows:

• SJA Sticker

• 10% Discount at SJA Bookstore

• Free admittance to SJA Homecoming football game

• ½ price to annual SJA Community Prayer Breakfast

• Invitation to exclusive Alumni Association events

• Special perks at Alumni events (Ex Lifetime member 3 complimentary drink tickets)

• Alumni Association License Plate (Lifetime Members Only)

The Association is funded entirely by the dues and donations of members and alumni. Through their generous support and contributions, we are able to help support SJA’s current students in a variety of endeavors

Our current programs and services include:

• Memberships

• Fundraising

• Awarding four (4) Scholarships to current and new students of SJA alumni

• Facebook and social media

• Maintaining the Alumni Database

• Publishing the Alumni Newsletter, bi-monthly

This year the Alumni Association held two local mixers. One in Brownsville, at The Broken Sprocket and the other on South Padre Island hosted by alumna Ginny Stapleton ’87 at her Establishment The upper Deck Hotel & Bar The Association’s out-of-town mixer was held in Houston, Texas at the Kirby Ice House Each mixer had a diverse age range and graduates from classes ranging from the 1970’s all the way to the 2020’s. We envision the Alumni Association growing in the years to come with visits to the West Coast and beyond; international. These gatherings are not only meant to be fun, but the primary purpose in putting them together are so graduates can reconnect and rekindle their school years together These gatherings assist the Advancement and Alumni Office to maintain these relationships for the future

In May, the Alumni Association hosted a mixer for Houston based alumni at Kirby Ice House.

blooDhounD Ambassadors

The Saint Joseph Academy Bloodhound Ambassadors is the student philanthropic arm of the Saint Joseph Academy Office of Academy Advancement and Alumni Affairs Students from all grade levels are encouraged to apply, allowing us to showcase the quality and diversity of the student body. Students are selected through an application process and are required to submit one or more letters of recommendation. Those students who are selected to become members serve as the official student representatives of SJA Bloodhound Ambassadors have the ability to communicate their passion for Saint Joseph Academy as well as details and comprehensive knowledge of the school’s mission, history, facilities and programs. As Ambassadors, students interact with faculty, staff, donors, alumni and community/business leaders. Our Ambassadors, in partnership with the SJA Office of Advancement and Admissions, provides assistance for campus tours, special events, public speaking events and participation in other support and fundraising activities One of the goals of this group is to raise money to give back to the school and teach their peers the importance of philanthropy and its benefits Members learn the different ways non-profits solicit funds and the importance of cultivating and stewarding donor relationships.

The organization has an Executive Board, which is made up of the President, Vice President, Secretary, Historian, Treasurer, Special Events Coordinator for 12th, 11th & 10th grade and a Special Events Coordinator for grades 9th, 8th & 7th Aside from assisting , having an Executive Board allows them to voice their ideas on how we can meet the goals we have set in place. Other roles and responsibilities of the Executive Board are to administer the monthly meetings and assist the members in the committee they have selected to participate in.

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The Bloodhound Ambassadors participate in various events throughout the school year In November they assisted the Booster Club in Taste of the Town; in December they helped PAWS with their Annual Market Days; in February they welcomed guests to our Annual Community Prayer Breakfast. In February we also held our first Valentine’s Day Bundtlet Fundraiser which was a huge success. The organization sold bundtlets to students and they could gift them to other students, members of the SJA Faculty, siblings or parents. Shortly after in March, the members conducted our annual St Joseph’s Day Fundraiser in which they helped us raise money for the SJA General Fund and together we surpassed our initial goal.

Bloodhound Ambassadors is made up of different committees in which students can showcase which area

they thrive in The Welcoming Committee allows members to serve on the frontline at all formal and informal events that take place throughout our school and outside in the community. They make sure guests and everyone around feel welcomed, greeted and acknowledged The Shadow Day Committee is where members pair up with a prospective student or they assist in finding a student to be shadowed for a day at Saint Joseph Academy. This program allows interested students to truly see how it would be to be a “Bloodhound for a day ” We base their interests and likes with a current student that shares the same similarities. The Note-Card Writing Committee assists in handwriting cards to the SJA community, whether it be a thank you card to a donor, a prospective family that just came to visit or a simple greeting card The Campus Tour Committee gives tours of our campus and facilities to prospective families and visitors outlining the history, knowledge and mission of our school. These tours are important and offer a wealth of information. Our most recent committee, Saint Joseph’s Day Committee, allows members to truly engage with the SJA community in a fun filled setting on our big Saint Joseph’s Day of Giving. Overall, since the inception of Bloodhound Ambassadors back in 2018, the organization has given back countless amounts of time and service to promote and ensure the success of our school Students have benefited tremendously and when they return the following school year as Ambassadors, they ’re more confident than the previous year

Summer IMPROVEMENTS

The Saint Joseph Academy campus was buzzing with action this past summer as we prepared for the new school year with numerous upgrades and improvements on our beautiful campus. We are most grateful to the SJA community for their steadfast support in helping make these upgrades a reality. It is because of you that we are able to make these improvements to our school and for our students.

In 2021, SJA began creating a Capital Improvement Plan, supported by a Capital Improvement Fund. It aimed to address several large facility projects and needs around campus. In addition to the routine improvements in classrooms, with the help grant funds from the Kenedy Memorial Foundation and funds from the Our Tradition, Our Future Campaign, we were able to completely renovate three underutilized rooms into classrooms to accommodate our growing enrollment These classrooms all received new floors, cabinetry, decorative wainscoting , freshly painted walls, new whiteboards and updated technology!

In addition, Saint Joseph Academy received a major gift from alumnus Fernando De Leon ’97 combined with funds specifically allocated from the Our Tradition, Our Future Campaign to fully renovate the computer lab making it a state-of-the-art space complete with all new computers. Once routinely avoided on school tours, the new computer lab is now one of the highlights on the SJA campus.

The SJA Capital Improvement Fund has allowed the school to continue with its multi-phase roof replacement plan. Now in its second year, Phase II of the plan has been completed with the new roof over the Chapel wing The Capital Improvement Fund also enabled the school to replace all the stadium lights on Canales field with energy-efficient, long lasting LED lights. Many thanks to SJA alumnus, Chris Harwood ‘87 for assisting the school to ensure it maximized a special rebate incentive program with the Brownsville Public utilities Board.

Last but not least, the old Bookstore/Storage Room (formerly the main office pre-2005) was completely gutted and renovated with new floors, built-in cabinets and storage, exposed “rustic” ceiling,

new air-conditioning and painted walls. This newly designed space is the home of the new Bloodhound Café where students can gather over an iced-coffee and muffin or shop for the latest SJA merchandise. This project was made largely possible by the hardworking parent group, PAWS (Parents at Work) Their dedication to St Joe, its staff, and students is remarkable. This new space was due in part to the Bloodhound Ambassadors who ran the “I Love SJA” fundraising campaign amongst the student body, raising money to benefit their own school.

Saint Joseph Academy is blessed to have such an outstanding community of supporters who continue to show their love and respect for the school.

• Canales Field Lights: SJA’s Capital Improvement Fund

• Classroom Renovations: Grant funds from Kenedy Memorial Foundation and funds from the "Our Tradition, Our Future Campaign”

• Computer Lab Renovation and new computers: Contribution from Fernando De Leon ’97 and funds from the "Our Tradition, Our Future Campaign”

• Bloodhound Café: Funding from PAWs (Parents at Work) & Bloodhound Ambassadors

• Roof Replacement (Phase II-Chapel Wing): SJA’s Capital Improvement Fund

Athletic Booster Club

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Saint Joseph Academy is proud to have dedicated, hardworking parents that comprise the SJA Athletic Booster Club. This group of motivated parents work hard all year raising money through special events and programs. They began the year with the Fall Athletic Program Book and football concessions followed by highly acclaimed Taste of the Town which was held on November 4, 2021 In the spring, they hosted their second annual concert event at Clayton’s Beach Bar featuring, The Spazmatics. Because of all their hard work, the Athletic Booster Club along with the help of the SJA Alumni Golf Committee were able to purchase a brand new 38-seater custom bus for the SJA athletes to travel in comfort.

Taste of the Town

The SJA Athletic Booster Club would like to send a very special “thank you” to Lower Valley Dental Assoc for underwriting Taste of the Town Because of their support and the support of all the other sponsors, restaurants and committee members, the event was the most successful to date. We thank;

Event Sponsors

Varela, Rivas, Garcia & Varela

Myung, Torteya, Velarde, Diaz, De Leon, Tanos, Gonzales, Paez

Esteve, Montemayor, Ortiz, Wolfe, Rodriguez

Martinez, Vidaurri, Henaine, Garza, & Masso

Villalobos, Douglas, Garza, Garcia

Contreras, Luna, Lash, Salinas

Jaime & Renata Garza

Carina & Rafael Munguia

Pinkerton & Martinez Families

Andres Garcia & Family

Hound Gang

Brownsville Kiddie Health Center

Shannon & Jorge Green

Dr. Eric Valle

Leadership Circle

Brownsville South Padre Island International Airport

Martinez, Barrera & Martinez L.L.P.

Construction Specialties

IBC Bank

Plains Capital Bank

Rancho Viejo Resort & Country Club - FINSA

Tequila Group

Troy Giles Reality and SPI Rentals

Brisky & Perez Insurance Agency

Emilio O. Hernandez, DDS PC

Los Olivos Market

Model Laundry

Nova/Link, Inc

Cristy & JC Ortiz

Royal Metal

Specialty Advertisers

unlimited Printing

The SJA Athletic Booster Club was proud to award The Tipton Family as the 2021 Ring of Honor recipient for their years of support and dedication to St. Joe athletics. Mrs. Amy and Jim Tipton have been long standing supporters of St Joe as well as their son Nick ’01 and wife Kelly ’01 Nick has served on the SJA Alumni Golf Committee for years and he and his Tipton Motors employees have provided BBQ plates for several years as a Spring fundraising event for the Booster Club. Kelly currently serves on the SJA School Board. Please join me in congratulating The Tipton Family on this special recognition of their love and dedication to St. Joe.

alumni SpotliGht: Rudy Ruiz ‘86

Award-winning author, Harvard Grad, and SJA Alumnus, Rudy Ruiz (SJA Class of 1986), released his second book this past September, Valley of Shadows, a visionary neo-Western blend of magical realism, mystery, and horror The book sheds light on the dark past of injustice, isolation, and suffering along the uS-Mexico border.

At an early age, Ruiz found writing and books to be most fascinating. He gives recognition to all his former English teachers at Saint Joseph Academy, particularly Jan Johnson, who encouraged his creative writing Additionally, he attributes growing up on the border as having a significant influence on his becoming a writer “I had a strong sense that I was growing up in a very unique and special place where cultures came together,” he said.

At Saint Joseph Academy, students come from both sides of the border, which reinforced his experience and gave him the chance to make friendships with classmates from both Texas and Mexico To him, that was a very special part of attending SJA, one which comes into play in his writing Especially in his novel The Resurrection of Fulgencio Ramirez, which is set in the 1950s, and the depictions of the school are based on his own father's stories and his years at SJA, which were fascinating and formative in both their lives

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Like most SJA students, when Ruiz was attending school he set a high goal for himself To go to Har vard However, he didn’t realize how challenging that would be or how he would need to step up his game in academics “I'd been kind of sleepwalking through academics, but when I realized the kinds of grades I would need to be admitted, I became extremely focused,” he said.

He was never Valedictorian or even Salutatorian, but he achieved the grades necessary for Harvard, where he earned a bachelor's and Master ’s Degree “Achieving these goals during my time at Saint Joseph Academy gave me confidence and set the stage for my career,” he said.

Saint Joseph Academy prepared Ruiz for his challenges at Harvard and in life. “Even though there were classmates there who had a leg up because they had attended East Coast prep schools, I felt very well prepared academically to compete,” he said.

Advice to future writers

“I would say that we all have stories to tell. Think of your own experiences, the stories from your family members that have stuck with you over the years, and the fascinating aspects of life in the unique place you inhabit. From these sources, you can draw inspiration and share where we come from with the rest of the world. We have to keep telling our stories because nobody else will. And one more thing ...don't give up...as the saying goes: ‘Poco a poco se llega lejos.’ "

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SpotliGht: COLE CONNER ‘16

Don’t be afraid of failure It ’s how we learn and grow as human beings Practice on the things you like to do, but don’t worry about not being good at first.

Since his graduation from Saint Joseph Academy, Cole Conner ’16 has been a very busy man, but he’s never forgotten his roots at SJA or how the people of SJA inspired him Like most of us who leave high school and make their way in the world, Cole has found his passions, things that he cares about and a career that motivates him

The university of Houston grad has spent the better part of his adult life dedicated to ser vice and philanthropy While at u of H, he earned a degree in Sports Management and Business with minors in Sales and Entrepreneurship.

“I spent most of my free time in college being involved in my fraternity, Tau Kappa Epsilon (TKE). As a result of my involvement, I was recognized as the Top undergraduate and Top Recruiter in North America

I also helped my fraternity win three Top Chapter Awards one every year for the last three years I was a member,” Cole said.

As part of that fraternity, he helped raise more than $150,000 for Saint Jude Children’s Research Hospital He was then elected to ser ve on TKE’s International Board of Directors, representing the more than 15,000 undergraduates the fraternity has nationally. “Following graduation, I was reelected to the board for an additional 2-year term Beyond my involvement with TKE, I remain actively involved in the university of Houston’s young Alumni Association Board, St. Jude Children’s Research ALSAC Partner Advisory Board, and the university of Houston’s Athletic Foundation, where I serve as an ambassador,” Cole said.

Professionally, Conner works as an Account Executive for Strategic Accounts at Baker Communications Inc., a sales consulting firm that partners with over 50% of Fortune 500 companies to maximize sales effectiveness and performance. Conner manages large accounts, such as Amazon Web Services, Stripe, Alzheimer ’s Association, and Procore, focusing on organizational change and maximizing revenue

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Cole will tell you that his early career at SJA was not filled with success or accolades. But, that time reminds him of the SJA motto, Ad Astra Per Aspera...to the stars through difficulties. “I faced numerous difficulties, but I was able to persevere, and thanks to the support from teachers and staff I was able to shine bright,” Cole said.

He went from an average student to an Honors/AP graduate. “I was proud of the progress and recognition, I was proudest of the newfound drive and

passion for success that had been instilled in me, all which would have never been possible without Saint Joseph Academy,” he said. Friends who either transferred into Saint Joseph Academy from other schools or made the decision to stay at Saint Joseph Academy have all pointed to Saint Joseph Academy as the reason for their success “I felt almost over prepared to attend college and found that my course curriculum in college was at a similar level to the curriculum provided at Saint Joseph Academy,” he said.

Because of this, Cole said he felt like he had a seamless transition to college life that allowed him to have a more balanced schedule where he had freedom to gain work experience and spend more time in student involvement, rather than strug gling to maintain academic success. Additionally, the AP credits and dual enrollment credits he earned while at Saint Joseph Academy gave him the freedom to take lighter course loads and focus on additional things during college.

If you asked him to give you a list of people from Saint Joseph Academy who impacted him, he would surely forget someone. “People like Meme Garza, who I knew before attending Saint Joseph Academy and keep in touch with to this day, are some of the people who pushed and developed me into the person I am today,” he said “I find that most people who work or serve with Saint Joseph Academy are there because they have a passion for making an impact in people’s lives

To have an entire staff be devoted to 100% of the student body ’s success is something I have found to be extremely rare in education No matter what grade you are in or how new you are to the school, you are still given outstanding guidance to help prepare you for college and life after high school ”

It goes back to developing the whole student, students like Cole Conner. SJA provides a safe space for students to fail and experiment. “use your time here to do so Get involved on campus, build relationships and be an overachiever,” he said. “Let it propel you forward past your peers ”

With a beautiful bright smile and a heart that demonstrates all the characteristics of selflessness, Senior Andrea Jasso, is an exemplary example of what it truly means to be Marist. Andrea is always willing to lend a helping hand and give back to others without second thought. Andrea has her heart set on becoming a pediatric neurosurgeon. She wants to “be a light during the dark times.” She truly believes her purpose is to serve others and help out when needed. She is truly passionate about her future and her aspiring dreams and demonstrates that passion to others through volunteering

Andrea had a busy Summer, traveling around the country around the country to different areas to strengthen her knowledge in various studies. Andrea’s enthusiasm to strengthen her Marist values took her to Esopus, New york where she attended the Marist youth Gathering. While she was there, she had the opportunity to listen to keynote speakers, interact in group activities, and make lifelong connections with others in attendance as well as grow her realationship with God Andrea then traveled to Seguin, Texas for Blue Bonnet Texas Girls State where she learned about the political world and how our government is structured. It was a transformative week of education, inspiration, and sisterhood. Here Andrea was educated on the duties, privileges, and responsibilities of American Citizenship. She also had the opportunity to learn the problems of government by performing the same duties as “real” office holders in the everyday world. Following an eventful week, Andrea had the honor of participating in the Space Entrepreneurships Summer Academy (SESA) We often hear of space camp however this was a course tailored to astropreneurship; space business. This provides novel educational experiences and hands on training for students and aspiring entrepreneurs that will create and accelerate the growth of an innovation ecosystem in Brownsville, Texas with emphasis on space and energy technologies Andrea’s Summer adventures ended with her traveling to Austin, Texas to attend the Texas Say What!

Tobacco-Free conference to focus on tobacco-prevention awareness, education and advocacy youth in attendance, gain the knowledge and skills necessary to successfully carry out innovative strategies centered on tobacco prevention and leadership

In addition to maintaining an exceptional GPA , Andrea is also involved in athletics. She is currently the captain for the SJA Varsity Volleyball team, plays varsity basketball and competes in track & field. Andrea was the Treasurer for Saint Joseph Academy ’s philanthropic group, The Bloodhound Ambassadors, which serve as the student representatives for SJA. Her senior year, she is the organization’s Vice President. She is also a Spanish Honor Society member. Andrea is active in her community and has taken on many leadership roles during her years at St. Joe. She has received the university of Rochester George Eastman young Leaders Award and is a member of the De Leon Scholar Program With God as the center of her life and realizing that without Him nothing is possible, this alone motivates her to believe that everything she has accomplished and achieved thus far has not been alone but with God right by her side She is extremely grateful for her parents as they have guided her and supported her in everything that she has set her heart on. Her parents have a huge influence on her and she thanks them for shaping her into the person that she is today because without them and God, none of this would have been possible.

As Andrea’s journey at Saint Joseph Academy comes to an end, she reflects back on all the wonderful memories she made here and is extremely grateful for all the positive and wonderful influences she’s encountered She wants future Bloodhounds to know that “Everything you hear about St. Joe is true; We are one big family.” SJA will always hold a special place in her heart.

teaCher SpotliGht: Jesse Abrego SJA

Chemistry Teacher, Jesse Abrego is the definition of doing good quietly He wears many hats at Saint Joseph Academy but you won’t hear from him much. His humble demeanor is a testament to the teachings of the Marist faith As he starts his 10th year at SJA , he reflects on the reasons he came to SJA and the hopes he has for his students.

Working at Saint Joseph Academy wasn’t the original plan 10 years ago. “I had originally planned on working near Houston as a chemist for Dow Chemical after graduating from college However, after crossing paths with the person I was ultimately going to marry, my plans changed,” he said. Mrs. Abrego, who is also a teacher at SJA in the religion department showed him the job opening listing and he applied. It made sense to him to apply because as he says, “I was raised Catholic, I was going to marry Catholic and I was a practicing Catholic – I was called to serve at a Catholic school.”

A few years later Mrs. Abrego followed. “One of the best parts of teaching at Saint Joseph Academy is working together with my wife and sharing our day,” he said

Abrego was originally a Math and Science Major In College, he was recognized as a Ford Scholar, Google Scholar and a NASA MuST Scholar. During one of his internships, he worked on a testbed component for the NASA Phoenix Mars Mission Spacecraft, which landed in the arctic region of Mars with the intention to examine the Martian soil for evidence of habitability

“My main research involved a classic electrochemical technique - cyclic voltammetry. I will spare the details, but that was basically the push for me to change majors to chemistry. It took a little bit longer, but I absolutely enjoyed each chemistry class I took from Analytical Chemistry to Organic Chemistry to even the dreadful Physical Chem.”

As previously stated, Mr. Abrego wears many hats on campus. He has been given the opportunity to assist with administrative tasks, such as coordinating summer school, developing , implementing and managing the bell schedule, teacher grid and block schedule, in addition to being the moderator for the Chem Club and the Science National Honor Society.

The main goal of Chem Club is to offer students an experience of chemistry outside of the classroom. Launched in 2016, student have been provided with opportunities to meet with and network with professors, researchers, graduate schools, and scientists via lectures, presentations, and science conferences “We have taken students to local, Regional and National American Chemical Society Conferences in Edinburg, Galveston, Lubbock, New Orleans, El Paso, and Austin,” said Abrego Similarly, Science NHS has connected students to a more expansive range of sciences It has introduced students to people in the medical community from pre-med students to

doctors, geophysics, and more Students are even tasked with presenting short research on interesting and relevant topics

This past year Abrego hit the ground running as SJA Signature Program Coordinator, a new initiative for students at SJA. The first cohort of participants in this program are now in the 10th grade and they are choosing their track this year They will choose between STEM, International Leadership, and Arts and Humanities, and they will be exposed to many careers pertaining to those fields Students will be conducting yearlong research on relevant topics as well as attending seminars.

With Mr. Abrego, Chemistry is no longer a subject to be feared, especially with him at the helm. “I try my best to highlight the significance of the chemical world around the students, often by connecting to real-life situations. And if that does not work, we blow stuff up. These students love unexpected chemical reactions, so I try to get them to participate as much as possible,” he said.

Throughout his lectures and class activities he reminds his students to make good choices, refrain from indulgences and to truly love each other As per the mission of SJA, he said “I try to cultivate young men and women to know and love Jesus and actively participate in the worship and mission of the Church ”

ClaSS NOTES SJA

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Class of 1970 participated in the 2021 graduation ceremonies as they received a commemorative diploma celebrating their graduation 50 years ago.

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Class of 1971 participated in the 2021 graduation ceremonies as they received a commemorative diploma celebrating their graduation 50 years ago

1995

Daniela Gonzalez de Serna, has joined The Alamo as General Counsel

2006

Musician Mitch Bradford has released his single '"More than life" now available for download on Spotify

2005

Gabriela Tamez welcomed her baby girl, Elena Margot Tamez, on the 4th of May

1996

Dr. Ruben Ceballos was awarded the 2021-2022

Outstanding Faculty Member in Service for the NorrisVincent College of Business at Angelo State university

2002

Adriana Gallegos has joined Saint Mary's Catholic School leadership team as Curriculum and Instruction Facilitator.

2004

Holly Kate Bradford was born on March 5th to Nick Bradford

Erin Gamez was sworn in as the State Representative for District 38, making her the first woman to do so

2007 Athena Bournakis married Stefan Avramis

Alec Garza '04 & Angela Parker Garza welcomed their third child, Augustine in April

Lya Morfitt got engaged to Matt Taylor Camp in April.

Johanna Ray got engaged to Jimmy Dolezal in May

2008

Dylan Besteiro engaged to Sylvia Gaytan.

Anyolett Castillo married Roberto Hernandez

Karen de Luna married Jason Dunn

Sandra Cantu married Josh Morera

Ashley Gloor married Erik Cantu and are currently expecting a baby.

Monica Martinez engaged to Johnny J Wilson

Destiny Rodriguez graduated December 11th from The university of Texas Rio Grande Valley with a Master of Science in Criminal Justice. She is currently the new Advancement and Admission Associate at Saint Joseph Academy

Clayton Serafy opened up for Josh Turner on June 12th at Clayton's Beach Bar in South Padre Island

2009

Valerie Camargo is engaged.

Ian Buenrostro is engaged to fellow alumna Natalia De La Garza '13.

Gaby Garcia was named Teacher of the year at Idea Montopolis in Austin

Alyssa "Niki" Jaimes married Justin Gonzalez

Marissa Shinsky married Denziel Owusu

2010

Alejandra Cavazos

Benavides welcomed her baby girl, Alexandra Maria, on July 12.

Sara Hernandez has earned a promotion as the Associate Director for Marketing and Strategic Initiatives at the uTRGV Department of Intercollegiate Athletics.

2011

Taylor Gloor married Jordan Holmes in April.

Paulina Salinas married Damian Espinoza '11

2014

2012

Dr. Shadia Ajam earned her Doctoral of Jurisprudence from the university of Notre Dame Law School this Spring

Dr. Marcela Veladre Torteya earned her Doctoral of Jurisprudence from the American university Washington College of Law. Additionally, Marcela earned a double Masters degree in International and European Public Law (French equivalent of Juris Doctor) from universite Paris Nanterre.

2013

Ian Buenrostro is engaged to fellow alumna Natalia De La Garza '13.

Bonnie Du Cruz graduated from The university of Texas at Austin’s Dell Medical School.

Dr. Daniela Fuentes earned her Doctoral of Jurisprudence this Spring from Thurgood Marshall School of Law. Daniela FuentesSarkis has opened her own law firm Fuentes Sarkis Law Firm, PLLC in Houston.

Renato Garza graduated from The university of Texas at RGV

Elsa Gutierrez graduated from Louisiana State university with a Masters Degree in Science, Oceanography and Coastal Studies

Jose Enrique Moreno graduated from Texas A&M university with a Graduate Degree in Industrial Distribution

Michael Joseph Schlater earned his Juris Doctor Degree from The university of Texas at Austin School of Law. Post BAR, he will be working at the Nueces District Attorney Office in Corpus Christi, TX

2015

Alison Alvarez married Chris Argast in May.

Analia Perez graduated from The university of Texas at RGV.

Matthew Dempsey graduated from Texas Tech university with a Master of Science in Accounting this Spring 21.

2015

Lourdes “ yuyis” Hernandez graduated from Texas Tech university with a master ’s degree in Science, Nutrition and Dietetics

Danika Lizandra Lopez graduated from Southern Methodist university Dedman School of Law

Katrina Pacheco graduated from Iona College with a Graduate Degree in Speech Language Pathology.

Bernardo de la Garza graduated from Penn State with a degree in Accounting

Cecilia Gomez graduated from the university of Texas at Austin in May of 2021 with a Bachelor of Arts in English (minor in Education) She is now a full-time 9th - 11th grade ESL Teacher at a Title I high school with Dallas ISD.

Jessica Gonzalez graduated from The university of Texas at Austin this Spring 2021

Jorge Lee graduated from Columbia university this Spring 21.

Ricardo Miner graduated from Trinity university this Spring 2021.

Jose Pablo Salas graduated from South Texas School of Law.

Dr Melissa Cano Sanderson graduated from uT Health San Antonio with a Doctor of Dental Surgery.

2016

SJA Teacher and Alumnus Markus Villanueva graduated from Texas A&M university with a Masters Degree Engineering Management

2017

Maricris Castillo graduated from Texas A&M university with a bachelor ’s degree in Wildlife & Fisheries, with a concentration in Zoology.

Conner Pace graduated from Texas A&M university this Spring 2021.

Natalia Perez-Solis graduated from The university of Texas at Austin with a Bachelor of Business Administration, Accounting

Karolina Rodero graduated from The university of Texas at Austin this Spring 2021

Maria Ramos graduated from The university of Texas at Austin this Spring with a Bachelor of Business Administration in Management Information Systems with a Minor in Marketing from McCombs School of Business.

Maria Alejandra Rocha graduated from Georgetown university this Spring 21.

Daniella Salinas graduated from the university of Incarnate Word this Spring 2021

Silvia Susana Sanchez received a Bachelor of Science in Biology with a minor in Psychology from St Edwards university

Andres Trevino graduated from the university of Pennsylvania (uPenn) this Spring 21

2018

Jose Luis Almazan graduated from The university of Texas at Austin from the McCombs Business School with a bachelor ’s degree in finance and a minor in Management Information Systems

Camila Rodriguez Cisneros graduated from the university of The Incarnate Word with a degree in Psychology and a minor in Sociology.

Isabella Cardenas Casillas graduated from Concordia university with a bachelor ’s degree of Science in Nursing

Pedro Coronado graduated from The university of Texas at Austin

Alejandra Elizondo graduated from The university of Texas at Austin with a Bachelor of Science in Advertising and a minor in Business

Beatriz Andrea Garza graduated from St Edwards university with a bachelor ’s degree in Business Administration, Marketing and Digital Media Management, with a minor in Spanish

Alejandra Elizondo Graduated from The university of Texas at Austin with a Bachelor ’s of Science in Advertising and Minor in Business

Hilda Alexander Fayett graduated from The university of Texas at Austin with a bachelor ’s degree in communication sciences and Disorders

Camryn Gloor graduated from Texas Christian university with a Bachelors Degree in Chemistry

Esteban Gonzalez graduated from The university of Texas at Austin with a bachelor ’s degree in aerospace engineering

Mauricio Hage graduated from The university of Texas San Antonio with a bachelor ’s degree in finance and Economics

Marion Russell Lawler IV graduated from Southwestern university with a bachelor ’s degree, double majoring in History and Spanish

Jason Anthony Martinez graduated from The Catholic university of America with a bachelor ’s degree in civil engineering.

Kai Money graduated from The university of Texas at Austin with a bachelor ’s degree in Biology

Roberto Sebastian Montfort graduated from The university of Houston with a bachelor ’s degree in Art and Advertising

Marte Rodriguez graduated from The university of Texas at Austin from the McCombs School of Business

Leonardo Sampayo graduated from The university of Texas at Austin with a Bachelor of Science in Psychology.

Rodrigo Sanchez graduate from the university of Texas at Austin in Economics and a minor in Business

Tatiana Wolfe graduated from The university of Texas at Austin McCombs School of Business with a bachelor ’s degree in Supply Chain Management

2019

Gemma Cisneros graduated from The university of Texas at Austin with a Bachelors of Science and Arts in Chemistry

Baylie Stevenson has earned a spot on the 2021-2022 Cougar Dolls Dance Team at the university of Houston

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• Fernando '97 and Patricia De Leon

• Kenedy Memorial Foundation

• SJA Athletic Booster Club

• Scanlan Foundation

• SJA Style Show

St. Marcellin Champagnat Society – $20,000 to $49,999

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Larrazolo Hinojos

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Red & White Club – $500-$999

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• Luis Garduño '01

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• Jones & Crane Attorneys

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• Dolores Olguin

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• Serafy Foundation

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• The Benevity Community Impact Fund

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• Jarrod Turner

• Bubba Van

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Friends of St. Joe Club – $250-$499

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• Renata Garcia '17

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• Charles '93 and Rebecca '94 Wood

• yourCause, LLC Trustee for The Blackbaud Giving Fund

Bloodhound Club – $100-$249

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• Jorge Martinez '06

• Lorena Martinez '88

• Paulina Martinez '08

• Rodrigo Martinez '99

• Donald Mayer and Enedelia Quezada

• Ellie McCarthy

• Gregg and Edith '84 McCumber

• Rone and Jacqueline Middler

• Alex Moczygemba

• Carl and Mary Suzanne (Suzi) Mohr

• Dr. Edgar and Mercedes Moncada

• Dr Luis and Carol Morales

• Adriana Muller '82

• Teodoro Muro '06

• Travis K. Nagel '23

• Andrea Najera '24

• Anatasia Norcross '08

• Alicia Ordonez '22

• Pedro Ortega Gomez '23

• Patrick Pace '17

• Dante Gonzalez and Karla Paez

• Christine Pasley

• Johnie and Cheryl '79 Patterson

• Angela Paz '17

• Francisco Peña Rivera and Luz Diaz Miranda

• Gustavo Peña, Jr '60

• Luis Perales and Jenniffer Veytia

• Amelia Perez '98

• Alfonso and Martha Pineda

• Alfonso Pineda-Garza '22

• Ana Ponce '27

• Mary Dale Putegnat

• Ezequiel Quijano '89

• Margaret Radle

• Alejandro Ramirez '23

• Lisa Ramirez '82

• Jeffrey Ray '06

• Leslie Ray '08

• John and Christine '79 Reed

• Eric Reis '98

• Monica Reyna

• Austin Richer '27

• Brandon Richer '27

• Nicole Richer '26

• Isabella Rivas '23

• Karolina Rodero '17

• Amy Rodriguez

• Vanessa Rodriguez

• Paul and Elizabeth '99 Ruiz

• Emma Ruiz '25

• Daniel and Carla '93 Saenz

• Dionisio and Elisa '83 Saenz

• Marco and Oneida Salas

• Enrique Sanchez '23

• Kimberly Sanchez

• Kristina Schlegel '82

• Hector Serna '24

• Enrique Serna

• Julio Silguero '24

• Lacey Silvestri

• Dr. Oyetunde and Amanda Siyanbade

• Jose Muñoz and Faviola Sosa

• Jizelle Sotuyo

• Zach Spangler

• Cloyce Stetson and Dr. Janice '79 Stachowiak

• David Stone and Elizabeth Smith

• Sofia Tejeda '25

• Moises Tejeida Caballero '22

• Rafael and Nayeli Tejeida

• Jacqueline Thibodeaux

• Julianne Thibodeaux '15

• Reynaldo and Maria Torres

• Jose Treviño

• Devin Van Holsbeke '06

• Eduardo Varela '22

• Rebecca Varela '13

• Ernesto Vargas '22

• Hugo Vargas and Laura Gomez

• Maria Vargas '22

• Alexa Vazquez '23

• Antonio '60 and Janie Vega

• Jorge Velarde and Marcela ’86 Torteya

• Javier '78 and Nancy Vera

• Normalinda Vera

• Paola Villalon-Perezsandi '93

• Javier Villarreal and Cynthia ’96 Cantu

• John and Julie '82 Vondrak

• Vivian Wood '24

• Laura Works

• Patricia Zamora

Alumni giving by class

Class of 1948

• Stephen Phillipp '48

Class of 1954

• Henry Cantu '54

Class of 1958

• Bro Francis Garza '58

Class of 1960

• Gustavo Peña, Jr. '60

• Antonio Vega '60

Class of 1961

• John Anderson '61

• Rusell Remy '61

Class of 1963

• Erasmo Garza '63

Class of 1964

• Robert Franson '64

• Rodrigo Muñoz '64

• Federico Peña '64

• Dr. Jesus Zavaleta '64

Class of 1965

• Dr Ralph Flores '65

Class of 1966

• William Daniel '66

Class of 1968

• Juan (Meme) Garza '68

Class of 1969

• William De La Garza '69

• Edward Doria '69

• Dr. Homer Richer '69

• Neto Roser '69

Class of 1970

• Chris Bauer '70

• Dr Samuel Bennett '70

• Alfredo Valdez '70

Class of 1971

• Miguel (Mike) Garcia '71

• ygnacio (Nacho) Garza '71

• Dr James Lukefahr '71

Class of 1972

• Dr. Emilio Hernandez '72

• Albert Kaufmann '72

• Carlos Marin '72

• John McNair '72

Class of 1973

• Edmundo Leandro '73

• Robert Russell '73

Class of 1974

• James Daniel '74

• Albert Perez ‘74

Class of 1975

• Antonio (Tony) Cantu '75

• Augusto Champion '75

• Juan Gavito '75

• Mark Guerra '75

Class of 1976

• Bertha Elizondo '76

Class of 1977

• Leland De La Garza '77

• Joey Lopez '77

• Elizabeth Mosesman '77

• Cesar Pacheco '77

Class of 1978

• Irma Babiak Pye Gavito '78

• Theresa Cantu Garcia '78

• Kerri Cortes Bridgwater '78

• Paty Daniels '78

• Kathryn Dempsey '78

• Norma Garza '78

• Samuel Gavito '78

• Margaret Hasse Cowen '78

• Richard Hinojosa '78

• Matthew Clay Johnson '78

• Stephen McNair '78

• Madelyn Simmons Marchessault '78

• Javier Vera '78

Class of 1979

• Sergio Arguelles Gonzalez, Jr '79

• Pilar Herrera '79

• George McNair '79

• Cheryl Patterson '79

• Sonya Peña '79

• Christine Reed '79

• Fredric Roser '79

• Dr Janice Stachowiak '79

Class of 1980

• Gregory Goga '80

• Ruth Jamail '80

• Jean Kreuz '80

• Ralph Lowden '80

• Mary McNair Novelli '80

• Ricardo Tamayo '80

• Astrid Torres '80

Class of 1981

• Adriana Babiak-Vazquez '81

• Narciso Cortez '81

• David Dempsey '81

• Tomas Esteve '81

• Annette Hunter Prahlad '81

• Ashley Langer '81

• Robert Stevenson '81

• Michael Vega '81

Class of 1982

• Bradley Altemeyer '82

• Dr. Janna Arney '82

• Lamberto (Bobby) Balli '82

• Colleen Cantu Johnson '82

• Peter Clark '82

• Adriana Muller '82

• Laura Musemeche '82

• Marcela Ortiz '82

• Mellena (Beth) Pace '82

• Lisa Ramirez '82

• Kristina Schlegel '82

• Alicia Vera Duran '82

• Julie Vondrak '82

Class of 1983

• Dr Eric Barron '83

• Morris (Chip) Clint '83

• William Conner '83

• Francisco De La Garza '83

• Justo Gonzalez '83

• Stephanie Lieck Versteegh '83

• Elisa Saenz '83

• Ediberto (Eddie) Treviño '83

• Rafael Vela '83

• William (Brad) Wolfe '83

Class of 1984

• Anthony Alvarez '84

• Myrna Castella '84

• Jorge De La Garza '84

• Dr. Tomas Gonzalez '84

• James Hunter '84

• Edith McCumber '84

• Richard Ortiz '84

• Dr Eric Valle '84

• Kimberly Widener Valle '84

Class of 1985

• Felicia Edge '85

Class of 1986

• Luis De La Garza '86

• Cristina Gonzalez-Hegner '86

• Marianne Graham '86

• Monica Guerrero '86

• Elizabeth Harris '86

• Xavier Montemayor '86

• Edward Rodriguez '86

• Marcela Torteya '86

Class of 1987

• Ricardo Adobbati '87

• yvania Adobbati '87

• Monique Carre '87

• Jennifer Clearman Stapleton '87

• John Clint '87

• Joseph Graham '87

• Ronald (Ronnie) Humphreys, Jr '87

• Thomas Krzywonski '87

• Laura Lieck '87

• Sean Patrick '87

• Adan Salinas '87

Class of 1988

• LeeAnn Barreda '88

• Felipe Barrera '88

• Michele Bishop '88

• Roxanne Cancio Granado '88

• Kathleen Cantu-Estrada '88

• Michael Cowen '88

• Alma De La Garza '88

• Dr. Sylvia Del CastilloBeaupre '88

• Maria Dorantes Balli '88

• Jeffrey Douglas '88

• Gabriela Gallegos '88

• Oscar Garcia '88

• Monica Gonzalez '88

• Michael Grasso '88

• Lorena Martinez '88

• Marcia Martinez '88

• Maria Elena Valdes-Corbeil '88

• Omar Valle '88

Class of 1989

• Luigi Cristiano '89

• Theresa Cristiano '89

• Christopher Davis '89

• Roman (Dino) Esparza '89

• Andres Garcia '89

• Laura Gonzalez '89

• Benigno (Trey) Martinez, III '89

• Klaus Meyer '89

• Mary Parra Garza '89

• Ezequiel Quijano '89

• Paulita Rico '89

• Ana Tejeda '89

• Diana Torteya '89

• Judge Ignacio Torteya, III '89

• Ted Whitworth '89

Class of 1990

• Monica Davis '90

• Eduardo Lash '90

• Fabiola Rodriguez '90

• Melissa Valadez '90

• Raul Villanueva '90

Class of 1991

• Mario Avendaño '91

• Eliseo Davila '91

• Celeste Solis '91

• Raquel Varela '91

Class of 1992

• Mark Esparza '92

• Alicia Guevara '92

• Ivette Lire '92

• Bryan Pinkerton '92

• Laura Soto '92

Class of 1993

• Victor Ayala '93

• Nancy Filizola '93

• Ricardo Filizola '93

• Tally Galonsky Caplan '93

• Veronica Garza Puig '93

• Luisa Violeta Larrazolo Hinojos '93

• Ana Loya '93

• Rafael Munguia '93

• Veronica Puig '93

• Carla Saenz '93

• Jose Salinas '93

• Ingrid Vicent '93

• Paola Villalon-Perezsandi '93

• Georgina Villanueva '93

• Charles Wood '93

Class of 1994

• Dr Claudia Pirtle '94

• Luis Pablo Rhi '94

• Carolyn Wood '94

• Rebecca Wood '94

Class of 1995

• Romeo De la Garza '95

• Gonzalo Garza '95

• Renata Garza '95

• Daniela Gonzalez de Serna '95

Class of 1996

• Cynthia Cantu '96

• Sasha De la Garza '96

• Cynthia Garza '96

• Alexis Jones '96

• Ruben Marin '96

• Eddie Torres '96

• Atenogenes (Teno) Villarreal '96

• John Wood '96

Class of 1997

• Fernando De Leon '97

• Marytere Garza '97

• Elsa Gonzalez '97

• Rocio Ibarra '97

• Francisco Loya '97

• Irma Martinez '97

• Karina Saldivar '97

Class of 1998

• Melissa Anderson '98

• John F. Cowen, Jr. '98

• Roberto Espinoza '98

• Amelia Perez '98

• Eric Reis '98

• Victor Reis '98

• David Sampayo '98

• Kevin Putegnat ‘98

Class of 1999

• Anabel Aldrete '99

• Marsha Atkinson '99

• Pedro Cardenas '99

• Ana De La Garza '99

• Adriana Esparza '99

• Iliana Garcia '99

• Alvaro Garza '99

• Carlos Garza '99

• Oscar Garza '99

• Carmina Gonzalez '99

• Edmundo (Eddie) Leandro, III '99

• Matthew Leyendecker '99

• Monica Leyendecker '99

• Rodrigo Martinez '99

• Ramiro Munguia '99

• Frank Ortiz '99

• Elizabeth Ruiz '99

• Ivan Sampayo '99

• Celestino (Tino) Villarreal '99

Class of 2000

• Daniela De La Garza '00

• Enis Daniela Espinosa '00

• Melissa Hall '00

• Tomas Tijerina '00

Class of 2001

• Rebeca Barlow '01

• Lourdes Cardenas '01

• Harmodio Diaz-Granados '01

• Luis Garduño '01

• Manolo Garza '01

• Adrian Gonzalez '01

• Michael Limas '01

• Crystal Loya '01

• Jorge Martinez '01

• Antonio Ortiz '01

• Marco Pacheco '01

• Nancy Perez '01

• Jessica Rodriguez '01

• James (Nick) Tipton '01

Class of 2002

• Bobbie Allen '02

• Robert Daniels '02

• Michelle Daniels '02

• Nicholas Garza '02

• Nicolas Garza '02

• David Irwin '02

• Houston Simmons '02

• Jorge Villarreal '02

Class of 2003

• Roman De La Garza '03

• Daniel Gonzalez '03

• Michael Guerra '03

• Marjorie Ortiz '03

Class of 2004

• Nick Bradford '04

• Ivan Calil '04

• Dr. Sergio Davila '04

• Priscilla De La Garza '04

• Nick Dudley '04

• Fernando Garza '04

• Mario Gonzalez '04

• Kalim Habet '04

• Armando Lozano '04

• Paul Serafy '04

• Katie Wilson '04

• Marissa Zayas Lenz '04

• Sophia Zolezzi '04

Class of 2005

• Liliana Elizondo '05

• Thomas Garza '05

• James Griffin '05

• Diana Mayes '05

• Sandra Saldaña-Madi '05

• Jaime Villarreal '05

Class of 2006

• Mitchell Bradford '06

• Alvaro De la Garza '06

• Arturo Farias '06

• Ernesto Gutierrez '06

• John Herrera '06

• Jorge Martinez '06

• Teodoro Muro '06

• Jeffrey Ray '06

• Aaron Rendon '06

• Bryant Touchy '06

• Devin Van Holsbeke '06

Class of 2007

• Ana Cardenas '07

• Gustavo Elizondo '07

• Marie-Noelle Folacci '07

• Karen Goldschmidt '07

• Scott Kreindl '07

• Mariana Sacramento '07

• Jocelyn Touchy '07

Class of 2008

• Jaclyn Barbosa '08

• Lizeth Brown '08

• Bernardo De La Garza '08

• Dr. Alisha Hernandez - Phillips '08

• Alexandra Landis '08

• Diana Lozano '08

• Paulina Martinez '08

• Anatasia Norcross '08

• Leslie Ray '08

• Destiny Rodriguez '08

• Andres Shane '08

Class of 2009

• Ian Buenrostro '09

• Alexandra Morin '09

Class of 2011

• Sofia De La Garza '11

Class of 2012

• Brandon Barron '12

• Anna De La Garza '12

• Maria Elizondo '12

• Adrian Gomez '12

• Maryela Gomez '12

Class of 2013

• Monica Duran '13

• Jagger Rendon Saldaña '13

• Rebecca Varela '13

Class of 2014

• Ana Elizondo '14

• Alfredo Garza '14

• Steven Parra Ayala '14

Class of 2015

• Nichole Barron '15

• Jorge De La Garza '15

Class of 2016

• Cassandra Barrera '16

• Angela Chapa '16

• Cole Conner '16

• Francisco De La Garza '16

• Maria Isabel Garcia '16

• Markus Villanueva '16

Class of 2017

• Bernardo De La Garza '17

• Renata Garcia '17

• Javier Gonzalez '17

• Patrick Pace '17

• Angela Paz '17

• Karolina Rodero '17

Class of 2018

• Timothy Ayala '18

• Cesar Garcia '18

• Jason Martinez '18

• Julianne Thibodeaux '18

Class of 2019

• Jacob Dean Esparza '19

• Trevor Lette '19

Class of 2020

• Antonio Claudio Garza '20

• Alyssa Martinez '20

• Ximena Villanueva '20

Class of 2022

• Elise Marie Esparza '22

• Mariana Garcia '22

• Letizia Gonzalez '22

• Jorge Kauachi '22

• Alicia Ordonez '22

• Alfonso Pineda-Garza '22

• Moises Tejeida Caballero '22

• Eduardo Ramon Varela '22

• Ernesto Vargas '22

• Maria Vargas '22

Gifts FROM current students

Class of 2023

• Paola Aguirre Bastida '23

• Antero Cuervo '23

• Edgardo Garcia '23

• William Hainley '23

• Amanda Hinojos '23

• Andrea Jasso '23

• Marianna Lopez '23

• Andres Marin-Lee '23

• Travis Nagel '23

• Pedro Ortega Gomez '23

• Alejandro Ramirez '23

• Isabella Rivas '23

• Enrique Sanchez '23

• Alexa Vazquez '23

Class of 2024

• Maximiliano Cortez '24

• Marco Flores '24

• Fernanda Garcia '24

• Juan Kattas '24

• Carlos Lastra '24

• Alondra Loya '24

• Andrea Najera '24

• Hector Serna Cerda '24

• Julio Silguero '24

• Raul Villanueva '24

• Vivian Wood '24

Class of 2025

• Santiago Cano '25

• Roberta Cardenas '25

• Juan Garcia '25

• Miranda Guajardo '25

• Regina Kobayashi '25

• Mariarenee Leal '25

• Emma Ruiz '25

• Sofia Tejeda '25

Class of 2026

• Sebastian Contreras '26

• Jorge David Guevara '26

• Brandon Harwood '26

• Roman Hinojos '26

• Nicole Richer '26

Class of 2027

• Laila Kauachi '27

• Ana Ponce '27

• Austin Richer '27

• Brandon Richer '27

Various Classes

• SJA Bloodhounds Ambassadors

Faculty & Staff Scholarship Fund

• Jesus Abrego

• Leslie Abrego

• Israel Barela

• Donna Barron

• Antonio (Tony) Cantu ‘75

• Rafael Cantu

• Monique Carre '87

• Olga Cisneros

• Leticia Davila

• Linda De los Santos

• Enis Daniela Espinosa '00

• Dr. Stella Filizola

• Felipa L. Gámez

• Manuel Gámez

• Alonzo Garza

• Eric Gonzales

• Edith Guerra

• Kevin Hickson

• Lindsay Irwin

• Joseph LoGiudice

in-kind donors

• Martinez, Barrera y Martinez, LLP

• Model Laundry, LLC

• Safe and Sound Self Storage

• Sanchez, Whittington & Wood, L L C

• Specialty Advertisers

• Valley IT Solutions

• Mary Beth Martin

• Marcia Martinez '88

• Andy Miller

• Michael Motyl

• Dolores Olguin

• Roberta (Bobbie) Pacheco

• Pam Quantz

• Destiny Rodriguez '08

• Ida Saenz

• Maria (Lupita) Schlater

• Celeste Solis '91

• Kayleigh Sommer

• Faviola Sosa

• Larkie Starkey

• Zachary Stutts

• Melissa Valadez'90

• Normalinda Vera

• Markus Villanueva '16

• Celestino (Tino) Villarreal '99

in memoriam

Sergio Arguelles

• Taylor and Martha Blanton

• Burton McCumber & Longoria, LLP

• Roman De La Garza '03

• Gloria Escareño Hill

• Dennis and Elaine Franke

• Alan Leszczynski

• Pat and Beth '82 Pace

Jay Aguilar

• David Stone and Elizabeth Smith

Justo Barrientes

• Gloria Escareño Hill & Enrique Hilton, III

• Pat and Beth '82 Pace

Consuelo C. Champion

• Juan '75 and Judith Gavito, Jr

Marc William Clint

• Pat and Beth '82 Pace

• Larry and Sharon Putegnat

Jayme Gelfer

• Serafy Foundation

Wanda Hollon

• Mary Dale Putegnat

Jeannie Kirkconnell

• Frederick Hegner and Cristina ’86 Gonzalez-Hegner

• Monica Guerrero '86

• Peter and Elizabeth '86 Harris

Bill Putegnat

• Alex Moczygemba

Joe Tamayo

• Pat and Beth '82 Pace

Maria and Joe Tamayo

• Heather Scott