March 2010 - St. Anthony High School
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March 2010 - St. Anthony High School
St. Anthony High School ~ Classes of 1920 through 2010 A A L L U U M M N N II N N E E W W S S ST. ANTHONY’S HONORED FOR HISTORIC PRESERVATION OF CAMPUS Long Beach Heritage is an organization that honors the preservation of significant historical and architectural resources, neighborhoods and the cultural heritage of Long Beach. On February 18, one of their prestigious Preservation Awards was presented to St. Anthony High School for the rehabilitation of our historic 90 year old campus. These awards were presented, ―In recognition and appreciation for outstanding dedication in the rehabilitative renovations toward preserving architectural history...This outstanding work has made a historic location enjoyable for an entire community, and made St. Anthony High School a truly integral part of our city‘s rich history.‖ Festivities took place aboard the RMS Queen Mary with a roomful of community members who care very deeply about historic preservation. Several private homeowners were also honored, along with Rancho Los Alamitos, Rancho Los Cerritos, and Farmers & Merchants Bank. But by far the lengthiest script was offered by St. Anthony‘s own Doris TopsyElvord, Class of 1949, as she presented the award to Gina Rushing Maguire, President of St. Anthony High School for the rehabilitation of St. Anthony High School‘s historic campus over the last eight years. Father Jim Halley, Associate Pastor of St. Anthony Parish, accompanied Gina to receive the award, amidst enthusiastic audience applause and the cheers of many alumni, parents of alumni and friends attending. Doris Topsy-Elvord, „49, and Gina Rushing Maguire „67 Certificates of Recognition were also presented to St. Anthony High School in honor of our contribution to preservation of our historic campus from our City Council District, the Mayor, the California Senate, California State Assembly, the County of Los Angeles, the California Legislature Assembly, and the U.S. House of Representatives. Editor: Pat O’Shea Kelly, Class of ‘51 Designer: Sheila O’Rourke, Class of ‘59 Emblems over entrance door on Olive Avenue MARCH 2010 Time to Honor Our Most Worthy Saints with a Hall of Fame Nomination As part of our 90th Birthday celebration on Saturday, October 23, 2010, we will be inducting Saints into the St. Anthony Hall of Fame. Contact us if you know of someone who is worthy of such an honor and has demonstrated excellence in any/all of the following areas: Prominence in Field Service to St. Anthony‟s High School Service to the Community Service to the Church Please contact Jim Sherrin at 562-631-5292 or email Jim at jim.sherrin@bp.com to get a nomination form for the Hall of Fame. ALLISON LIDDI-BROWN St. Anthony’s Class of 1977 Allison Liddi-Brown, a graduate of St. Anthony‘s High School, Class of 1977, received the prestigious award for Outstanding Directorial Achievement in Children‘s Programs at the 62nd Annual Director Guild of America Awards for her work as Director of Princess Protection Program. Among Hollywood‘s many honors leading up to the Academy Awards, the Directors Guild prizes have one of the best track records for predicting eventual Oscar winners. Allison has among her numerous credits, directed many TV shows, including: Boston Legal, Brothers & Sisters, Grey‘s Anatomy, Private Practice, Summerland, What About Brian, Gossip Girl, Pepper Dennis, Family Affair, and Sports Theater with Shaquille O‘Neal. Liddi-Brown‘s talents do not stop at directing. She has also written episodes of Grey‘s Anatomy and The Twilight Zone. G OAL F TO U RNAM E NT L U M N I The 27th Annual Monsignor Gualderon Golf Tournament will be held at Big Rec Golf Course on June 21, 2010. Please join us for the biggest all SAINTS reunion of the year. If you are a golfer, come early and play or join us for dinner and awards after golf to catch up with all your friends. Go to www.longbeachsaints.org for a calendar of events and sponsorship opportunities. Registration will start on the website on April 1. If you have any questions about the event or would like to volunteer on the Golf committee, please contact Jim Sherrin at 562-631-5292. N E W S Registration will start on the website on April 1 www.longbeachsaints.org 90 Years and Counting Driving on 6th Street by St. Anthony Church on Olive Avenue in the Spring of 1920, you would have noticed something different on the block. A new building was near completion at 620 Olive Ave., the first and only Catholic secondary school in the growing City of Long Beach. Sister Gabriel of the Sisters of the Immaculate Heart of Mary opened wide the doors of the new high school accepting its first students in September, 1920 with these words: “Whether we will it or not, we cannot journey without leaving footprints and others will follow where we go because we have marked the way.” In 1922, the high school received full, formal accreditation and in 1923, St. Anthony‘s proudly sent forth its first graduates. 1920 to 2010 = 90 Years. This year, St. Anthony High School celebrates 90 years of service and contribution to families in the greater Long Beach area. Throughout the decades this community has weathered many changes and the high school has been a part of that change and growth. But throughout, St. Anthony‘s has maintained its intrinsic character, tradition, mission and purpose. The high school is still Catholic, still college preparatory, still diverse and still affordable. And St. Anthony‘s graduates are still young men and women of exemplary character who demonstrate academic excellence and commitment to service and leadership. Today, St. Anthony‘s students come from Long Beach and 28 neighboring communities in the greater Long Beach area. These students represent diverse ethnic, religious and economic backgrounds that are a close reflection of the demographics of the City of Long Beach. These students choose St. Anthony‘s because they value a small, values-based high school experience that balances academic rigor and achievement with leadership development, participation and Christian service. 100% of our students graduating last June went on to college. But the connection to this special community does not end with graduation and college, career or family. St. Anthony’s is known for its alumni. Alumni who remain involved and committed to their alma mater. Alumni who continue to give back, in gratitude for the educational experience that they value so much—the education experience that was “A Gift For Life.” Class reunions abound each year. Alumni gatherings are both planned and spontaneous and happen throughout the year, from Homecoming to ―Basketball on Parade‖ and the Annual Golf Tournament, which will be held this year on June 21st at Recreation Park Golf Course. There is a saying at St. Anthony High School: “Once a Saint, always a Saint.” Each student who enrolls in St. Anthony‘s is called to ―SAINTHOOD‖, not just for four years, but as a way of life. MARK YOUR CALENDARS: 90 90TH TH A ANNIVERSARY NNIVERSARY C CELEBRATION ELEBRATION In the Courtyard on Campus Saturday, October 23, 2010 New Mural Draws Attention to Life of St. Anthony of Padua Anyone entering St. Anthony‘s main doors on Olive Ave. these days can‘t miss the exciting new floor-to-ceiling artwork covering the walls of the lobby surrounding the classic statue of St. Anthony of Padua. Commissioned in December 2009 in honor of St. Anthony High School‘s 90th Anniversary Year, St. Anthony‘s Mural was created to enliven and beautify St. Anthony‘s main entrance and to serve as a visual reminder of the life and contribution of our beloved patron, St. Anthony of Padua. Local artists Abner Ramirez and Christie Olmstead of ―Dreams and Visions‖ have created an inspiring mural which tells a story about the life of St. Anthony. It provides a means to visually honor the high school‘s founders and those who have contributed significantly to the school throughout our 90 year history. The Mural will recognize major donors, Hall of Fame members, and our founders on stones and bricks at its base. Opportunities will be available for new donors to be a part of St. Anthony‘s Mural as well, by reserving a brick or stone imprinted with their names. Even though decades of graduates honor the name of St. Anthony of Padua as the high school‘s Patron, most of us have very sketchy knowledge of this saint who was named a Doctor of the Church. Born in 1195 in Lisbon, Portugal, Anthony‘s wealthy family wanted him to be a great nobleman, but for the sake of Christ he chose a life of service as a poor Franciscan priest. Anthony preferred the life of a hermit and lived in a cave for some years, leaving only to attend Mass and sweep the floors of the nearby monastery. But one day when a scheduled speaker failed to appear for an important gathering, Anthony was asked to present a reflection to the learned group. Everyone was surprised to discover that Anthony was a gifted speaker who had unsuspected knowledge and the ability to explain Sacred Scripture in simple and inspiring language that people could understand. From that day forward, Anthony was pressed into service, traveling as an evangelical speaker around the countryside, preaching and teaching to all who would listen. Stories tell that he would use whatever means were at hand to reach his audience with his message—even climbing into trees to be better seen and heard in the countryside. His simple humility and apostolic These four photos are of works in progress—not nearly finished. zeal attracted and inspired crowds of people wherever he went and his reputation spread. Anthony spent his last years preaching in the area around Padua, Italy, where he died on June 13, 1231, at the age of 36. He is known as ―A Saint for the Whole World‖, for a universal Church. St. Anthony is best known as the patron saint to call on for helping find lost objects. The reason for this is that he is said to have, ―become lost in the vision and ideals of St. Francis of Assisi, for it was only then that he found himself.‖ St. Anthony is pictured in our Mural preaching—perched on a branch of a walnut tree set in the Italian countryside. Other scenes of the Mural depict the town of Assisi and the monastery there, as well as Padua. The life of St. Anthony of Padua is inspiring in so many ways, but the special message for our students and for each of us in our lives is that God often calls us to do things that we don‘t want to do. Anthony preferred to live the life of a hermit, serving others. But he was called to do more. He was called to use the gifts God had given him and to live a public life as a preacher and teacher, carrying the Good News of the Gospel. He took a chance, he went out on a limb, as he listened to God‘s voice and responded to his call. Class Reunions & Happenings Class of 1949 Celebrated its 60-Year Reunion in October 2009. Class Captain, Andy Seymour (ndcmore@yahoo.com) reports that he and Kathy Susanka Wachter spearheaded this gathering at Seal Beach Bay Club. Andy and Kathy were Senior Class Presidents of SAHS Boys‘ School, Girls‘ School; still organizing their 1949 Class of Renown! Class of 1959 Class Captain, Sheila O’Rourke (sheilaorourke@aol.com) reports that her spirited class held their 50-Year Reunion in April 2009 at The Centre at Sycamore Plaza in Lakewood. “It was a huge success and we are still enjoying the afterglow. Trying to keep class connected with monthly electronic newsletter—And the Beat Goes On—getting great reception from everyone. Wonderful seeing our classmates still connecting with each other; looking forward to getting together again soon!” IN THE PLANNING Class of 1950 Class of 1951 Class of 1960 Class of 1970 Class Captain, Jim Sartain (jsartain@socal.rr.com) reports: Class of 1950 60-Year Reunion Saturday, May 15, 2010 ~ 1—6 PM Seal Beach Leisure World For further information, please contact Reunion Committee: Maria Giegerich— mariagiegerich@verizon.net; Dolores Gillette—dgillette@verizon.net; Bill & Ruth (Enright) Arthur—ruthnbill@earthlink.net; Pat Rossbottom—pattymacwho@yahoo.com This fun class meets regularly for breakfast first Tuesdays, El Dorado Country Club, Studebaker Rd., Long Beach, 9:00 a.m. Always a great turnout for the FOSAL‟S! Class Captain, Pat O’Shea Kelly—patkellyo@aol.com—reports: Saints-51 gathers for annual 4-day sojourns; most recently in Solvang. Past get-togethers held in Big Bear, Carson Valley Inn, Palm Springs. 2010 plans include 59-Year Reunion to coincide with SAHS 90th Anniversary Celebration, October 23, 2010 CLASS OF 1960 Planning 50th-Year Reunion Friday, September 10, 2010 At the Aquarium of the Pacific Contact: Mary Alice Wynne Donovan marydonovantravel@yahoo.com Class of 1970 planning 40-Year Reunion. Contact: Charmaine Vierra Smith csmithphr@msn.com or SA40thReunion70@msn.com Class of 1978 Class of 1990 Class of 2000 Class Captain, Paul Vohsing, pleased to report: St. Anthony Class of 1978 celebrating collective 50th Birthday Party July 17, 2010 Fuego at the Maya www.fuegolongbeach.com Specific time not established: updated when details set. Please contact Class Captains: Paul, paulvohsing@hotmail.com or 562-305-5674 Maria Galetta Weston, organicgal@gmail.com Class Captain, Latima Jones Forsyth, latimad@aol.com, calling all classmates for: 20-Year Reunion Saturday, July 17, 2010 Dinner-Dance The Grand 4101 East Willow St., Long Beach See Class Website for complete details and information: www.StAnthony90.com Class of 2000 10-Year Reunion Contact Class Captains: Angela Simmons Cosner, aanglbear@hotmail.com Megan Muhlika Milner, mmilner529@yahoo.com REUNIONS PLANNED FOR 2011 Class of 1961 Class of 1961—50-Year Reunion Plans underway . . . Contact Class Captain, Pat Metzger, patriciametzger@gmail.com Class of 1971 Class Captain, Ed Lamoureux, ell@bradley.edu The Class of 1971 will be planning their 40th reunion for 2011. To enter the planning and information loop, please contact Ed Lamoureux (ell@bradley.edu) 309-6725878, 200 N. Dixon Ave., West Peoria, ILL 61604. Ed and the group are pleased to have added a large number of classmates to a growing database and list serve; they eagerly look forward to contact from classmates via phone, email, or on Facebook: (St. Anthony H.S., Long Beach, CA, class of 1971) CLASSES OF THE ‘60s Cocktail Party A Success! Karen Eckholt, Kerry Eckholt, Pam Pierce, Kathy Schuck Every year the classes of the ‗60s meet for a cocktail party get-together. This year‘s Cocktail Party at the GasLamp restaurant/lounge in Long Beach was held on September 12, 2009 and it was great fun! Many new faces this year brought several classes together. The classes ranged from 1959 to 1964. We hope you‘ll all consider coming out for this event next September. You can view all of the pictures at: http://www1.snapfish.com/thumbnailshare/ AlbumID=1452940016/a=7164758_7164758/ Senior Prom 50th Reunion for Class of ‘59 The Senior Prom took on a whole new meaning this time around. On April 4, 2009, the Class of 1959 held its 50th Reunion at The Centre at Sycamore Plaza, just down the street from our own SA football field. It was extremely well attended and the dance floor was jumping all night with music provided by DJ Tom Corcoran, Class of 1960. The reunion committee girls were really into the occasion and wore rhinestone tiaras and wrist corsages. Senior Prom attendees wore everything from beautiful gowns to casual slacks. There was a ―mini-museum‖ table filled with memorabilia from the ‗50s. The evening began with an ―ice-breaker‖ game involving a bell ringing as ―students‖ rushed from ―classroom to classroom‖ to have their schedules signed. This was a weekend event; on Friday there was a golf game at Big Rec and drinks on the patio after. Faces were sore from grinning as classmates hugged and kissed when they saw each other. Sunday found us at Mass at St. Anthony‘s followed by coffee and doughnuts on campus and a wonderful tour of the school, led by Gina Rushing Maguire, President of SA. “And the Beat Goes On…” Ricky Cortez, Neil Iacona, Bobby Portillo, Frank Gurzi, Conrad Guzman “Oh Wh at a Pat Gordon, Gary Bodensteiner, Judy Gray, Gloria Alanis Go to our Blog and view other items of interest to Saints. http://Saints62.blogspot.com/ Joan (Gordon) Ingram, Class of 1962 60sSaints@socal.rr.com jingram@socal.rr.com—714-775-7139 Sheila O‟Rourke, Sidney Ann Gahan, JoAnn Olsen, Carolyn Shisko, Susan Arnold Nig ht” St. Anthony High School Class of 1947 63rd-Year Reunion—October 13-15, 2010 It’s the Place to Be—Reunion Sixty-Three! Dear Class of ‗47 Friends, To those of you who have been attending our recent reunions: you know they‘re great. What has made them great? It‘s you! And you, and you, and you. We look forward to seeing all of you again. What‘s better than seeing old friends? And having a ball while doing it? You know Palm Desert‘s great. Reunion are great. ‗Nuff said. Come on—we‘re doing it again. To those of you we‘ve missed at recent reunions: you‘ve been missing out, too. It‘s been a long time since 1947. Still, life is short. Let‘s make the most of it. See old friends, revive old memories and friendships. We‘ll also have an opportunity to pray for our departed classmates at a special memorial Mass. We want to see you, whether you live in Maryland or Colorado or Southern Cal, whether you‘re still in good health or not. Come if you can. It will revive your spirits. It will reactivate your old schoolmates, too! We guarantee it—the SAHS 1947 reunion is the place to be. As before the reunion will take place at the Inn at Deep Canyon in Palm Desert, CA. The dates are October 13-15, 2010 (departure 10/16/10). We‘ll have a hospitality hour at 5:00 on the first evening, followed by a buffet dinner, both right at the Inn. Dinner at a fine local restaurant will be provided on the following evening. Dinner on the final evening will be at your own choice. The Inn at Deep Canyon provides a continental breakfast each morning. Refreshments will be available throughout each day. The cost of the two dinners and refreshments is covered by the reunion fee of $90 per person. The Inn at Deep Canyon is offering us a special rate of $186 (plus tax) per double room for all three nights (to be paid separately). Don‘t miss out. Decide now to sign up and send in your payment along with the sign-up form below. Do it now, or at least by June 1st, please. Separately, call the Inn at Deep Canyon (800-2530004) and reserve a room. Tell them it‘s for the St. Anthony‘s reunion. Any of your friends from other St. Anthony‘s classes are also welcome. Invite them along. They‘ll enjoy it. Questions? Call Katie Mulligan Campion at 562-429-5427. We look forward to seeing you in October. Your Reunion Committee SIGN-UP FOR SAHS CLASS OF ‘47 REUNION, OCT. 13-15, 2010 YES! I want to attend the 63rd-Year Reunion in Palm Desert! NO, I regret I cannot attend. Name(s): ____________________________________________ No. Attending: ____x$90 = ________ Send this form with the sign-up fee to Tom Kirchner, #4 Sora Ct., Aliso Viejo, CA 92656. Make checks payable to Tom Kirchner (with a notation, ―SAHS 1947 Reunion‖). ST. ANTHONY HIGH SCHOOL CLASS OF ‘49 REUNION Monsignor Dolan, Father O‘Callahan, Brother Dunstan, Brother Adrian, Sister Leonella, and Sister Julia head a list of memorable adults who obliges us in life-changing ways. Our classroom teachers were Brothers of the Holy Cross and Immaculate Heart nuns. It was the best of times. We were a class of one hundred girls and eighty boys. The marvelous and sometimes miraculous John Olszewski and B.I. Mais led a football team of extraordinary talent to a CIF Championship in the Los Angeles Coliseum. Doris Topsy-Elvord, the perennial All-League and All Tournament player, led the girls basketball team to continuous honors. In our freshman year the basketball program was staged in the armory building adjacent to campus. The boys‘ locker room was in the basement of the boys classroom building. During our sophomore year, much to our delight, the new gymnasium was opened. It is no wonder that the Class of ‗49 has chosen to assemble five times since their graduation. On the recent occasion of their 60th Reunion, they gathered at the Old Ranch Country Club. Forty-seven SAINTS were in attendance with their spouses. The party opened with a prayer for our sixty-two deceased classmates—all who were all probably leading a cheer from heaven. (Aren‘t all Saints in heaven?) S-S—s, a, i - N—N– n, t, s - S-A-I—N-T S, G-o-o-o SAINTS!! Presentations were made to those who had traveled the greatest distance to join the reunion: Marian Harrington (New York) and Elaine Nippolt who drove sixteen hours each way, solo, from Idaho. Jack and Neva Senske easily led their category with twenty-six grandchildren. Special guests for the evening were Gina Maguire (Class of ‘67) and her husband. Gina is President of St. Anthony High School and the talented leader of the movement that has rescued the high school from closure. There were judges, authors, attorneys, nurses, educators, and priests. It was, truly, the best of times! Class of 1949: 60th Reunion SOME OF OUR CLASS CAPTAINS & FRIENDS Class of ‗49 Co-Captains Andy Seymour, front row, 3rd; Kathy Susanka Wachter, back row center Sheila O‘Rourke & JoAnn Olsen, Class of ‗59; Sidney Olsen, Class of ‗62. Jim Sartain, Class of ‗50 Pat O‘Shea Kelly, Class of ‗51 (in purple) with other members of Class of ‗51 Mary Alice Wynne Donovan, Class of ‗60 Paul Vohsing, Class of ‗78 Theresa Wuytens Class of 1924 Theresa Wuytens will be 102 years old on her next birthday! Theresa was a member of the first graduating class of St. Anthony‘s, along with the seven other girls and one boy. She can recite the names of some of the Nuns who taught her at SA and can describe the school building and her classrooms. She is such a delight to talk with as she recounts what Long Beach and St. Anthony‘s was like in the 1920s. One of her dear friends is 104 years old. Amazing!! This very lovely lady now lives in Leisure World in Seal Beach, CA, next door to Jack Senske, SA 1949, shown with her in the above photo. Class Captains There are many Class Captains still needed to fill some of the empty spots. If you graduated in one of the classes that is listed below without a captain, please consider stepping up and volunteering for this very easy yet important job. All you will have to do is forward emails to your fellow classmates. Please contact Pat O‟Shea Kelly at patkellyo@aol.com to become the Class Captain for your graduating year. Class Captain Email 1947 1949 1950 1951 1952 1953 1954 1955 stfrank29@sbcglobal.net ndcmore@yahoo.com jsartain@socal.rr.com patkellyo@aol.com dreiman1@socal.rr.com 1956 1957 1958 1959 1960 1961 1962 1963 1964 1965 1966 1967 1968 1969 1970 1971 1972 1973 1974 1975 1976 1977 1978 1979 1980 1981 1982 1983 Frank Kaspar Andy Seymour James Sartain Pat O‘Shea Kelly Don Reiman Captain Needed Captain Needed Joy Marsh Berton Pat Curley Biggerstaff Bob Senske Bill Tomasic Captain Needed Kay Driscoll Nadeau Sheila O‘Rourke Mary Wynne Donovan Patricia Metzger Joan Gordon Ingram Rosellen O‘Shea Sanna Marcelle Schmidt-Wiesen Captain Needed Terry Roberts Hamilton Teri Curran Jenkins Joe Nedza Phil LeBlanc Jackie Hughes Stanfield Charmaine Vierra Smith Ed Lamoureux Captain Needed Captain Needed Christine Gurule Flynn George Kohn Captain Needed Steve Ferraciolo Maria Galleta Weston Paul Vohsing Monica Torres Ahle Rita Vogelbacher Miles Captain Needed Captain Needed Phil Alvarez Captain Needed MsJoyM@aol.com pbiggerstaff@roadrunner.com Bobsen@hmbd.com bill.tomasic@verizon.net Darrick Martin‘s Books & Basketball Camp Held in St. Anthony‘s High School Gym kaynadeau@att.net sheilaorourke@aol.com maryalicewynne@yahoo.com patrciametzger@gmail.com joaningram@att.net, Saints62@att.net cmstewardship@sbcglobal.net marci.wiesen@gmail.com hammytl@aol.com teri.jenkins@verizon.com jcnedza@aol.com pleblanc@toplinestaffing.com SA40thReunion69@aol.com csmithphr@msn.com ell@bumail.bradley.edu seadooqueen@roadrunner.com george.kohn@honeywell.com sferraci@pacbell.net organicgal@gmail.com paulvohsing@hotmail.com mtahle@aol.com rvmiles@verizon.net phila@firstcaplending.com 2009 Homecoming—Retired Jerseys, SAHS Sports Hall of Fame Class Captain Email 1984 1985 1986 1987 1988 1989 1990 1991 1992 1993 1994 1995 1996 1997 1998 1999 steelparade@steelparade.com 2000 2001 2002 2003 2004 2005 2006 2007 2008 2009 Phil Carillo Captain Needed Ellen Fontanares-Jaramillo Captain Needed Gina Tetsch Eli Bohn Latima Jones-Forsythe Captain Needed Captain Needed Captain Needed Captain Needed Captain Needed Captain Needed Uduak Ntuk Captain Needed Lucinda Cierpich Katie Thompson Angela Simmons Cosner Mean Muhleka Milner Tricia Floresca Karen Schugt Captain Needed Captain Needed Captain Needed Captain Needed Captain Needed Captain Needed Captain Needed Captain Needed el_fontanares@yahoo.com nursetetsch@aol.com elibo@wbct.us latimad@aol.com uduak.ntuk@gmail.com lulu4681@yahoo.com frecklered@hotmail.com aanglbear@hotmail.com MMilner529@yahoo.com tricia.floresca@gmail.com kschugt@gmail.com Pat O‘Shea Kelly, Class of ‗51, and Adrian Baez, future Saint—Class of 2015, getting ready to throw in the first ball at the special SA Night at the Armada Baseball, Blair Field, Long Beach. Pat and Adrian with Armada mascot Sylvia and Lorraine, Class of „47 ―Hey, I know you! Didn‘t you used to be. . .?‖ COMMUNITY LEADERS SUPPORT ST. ANTHONY’S APPRECIATION EVENT HOSTED FOR FACULTY AND STAFF ADVISORY COUNCIL WELCOMES NEW MEMBERS In December the Foundation and Advisory Council co-sponsored a successful Christmas party for the faculty and staff, providing everyone with a better understanding of the role that each plays in the continued success of the school. St. Anthony High School‘s Advisory Council recently welcomed two new members, Annette Hough and Ginger Shattuck, to the board which is made up of 15 community leaders and business persons who share their expertise with our school. Welcome to new members of the Foundation Board: Jim Supancheck, ‗62, a former facilities manager for the school who has spent many years working for Fluor Corp. and will add his expertise to our board; John Wavell, ‗53, has joined us and will spearhead the efforts to develop new supporters in our quest for funding. Their talents and willingness to help school growth are greatly appreciated. The Foundation still needs a finance/ accounting person. Annette Hough is a 1969 graduate of St. Paul‘s High School who most recently served as the Budget Manager for the City of Long Beach. Annette also has experience in city government as a Risk Manager and budget consultant and headed up administration for the Long Beach Fire Department. Ginger Shattuck (Virginia Cooper, SAHS Class of 1958) is recently retired as Superintendent of the Norwalk-LaMirada Unified School District where she served for 45 years as a teacher, principal, assistant superintendent and deputy superintendent before her appointment as Superintendent in 1994. The role of SAHS Advisory Council is to assist the school community in its essential goal of educating young people and passing on the Catholic faith and its traditions to its students. The Advisory Council members share their experience and expertise, providing administrative and financial counsel to school administrators and assisting in the development and implementation of strategies which help assure the successful permanent operation of the school. I would like to thank Lou Cassani for his five years of service to our board. Lou provided an important link to the St. Anthony parish and helped us with our dealings with the archdiocese and the community. Thanks, Lou. We appreciate your efforts! Marian Lowry Banning, Class of ‗61 Chairman of the St. Anthony High School Foundation Board Advisory Council members head up a variety of committees which support St. Anthony High School, from marketing and development to curriculum excellence, strategic and facilities planning. If you are interested in becoming more involved, please contact Marlene Moncure, Chair (mjmoncure@aol.com) or Ken Miller, Nominating Chair, at impactken@aol.com. St. Anthony’s 2010 SAINTS ALIVE!—Indeed we are still ―Saints Alive‖ and still filled with love and enthusiasm for our high school. Saints Alive will be published quarterly and will cover events and people from all past classes, starting with the first graduating class in 1920. Let us know if your class is planning a reunion; let us know if you have gotten together with old classmates (pictures very welcome); let us know about your families—we all want to know about your careers, retirements, marriages, kids, grandkids, pets, activities, and hobbies. Send us your news—this is YOUR newspaper! Are you the owner of an independent business? Let us know about it, even if you send us only a business card. In these difficult times it is even more important to support independent businesses—and what better way than to support SA Alumni businesses. Send all correspondence to: patkellyo@aol.com.