SMCH Summer06 - Santa Margarita Catholic High School

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Summer 2006
The Eagle Newsletter published by Santa Margarita Catholic High School
Dear Parents,
Class of 2006 News. . . . 2-7
Activities News. . . . . . 8-13
Academic News. . . . . 14-18
Athletic News. . . . . . . 19-21
General News. . . . . . . 22-25
Mothers Club News. . . . 24
Guild News. . . . . . . . . . . 24
Development News. . 25-27
Alumni News. . . . . . . 28-44
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Santa Margarita
Catholic High School
22062 Antonio Parkway
Rancho Santa Margarita
California 92688
949-766-6000 TEL
949-766-6005 FAX
May I express my hope that your summer vacation
has been a good one for your family? We closed
the past year on a very successful note with the
graduation of the Class of 2006 and we look forward
for the same level of success for the Class of 2007.
The summer months found our campus to be a busy
place. With summer school and all of the normal
camps we will also have an extra important event:
Ground Breaking on July 8th. This initiates the
start of construction for the first part of our master
plan for completing our campus. We are excited!
During the course of the summer many of our
seniors will participate in the Kairos retreat
program. Last year, over 80% of the class made
a Kairos retreat. What a huge undertaking! Also,
Classes of 1996 and 2001 will have their class
reunions – welcome back!
courses, and have the chance to sample high
school life, again.
The Opening Mass for the new school year will
be celebrated on September 7. During this liturgy
we, as a school community, will pray for a successful
school year and give thanks for the many blessings
bestowed upon our school. Parents are most
welcome to join in the celebration.
The maintenance department has been very
busy cleaning, repairing, moving, and, in general,
sprucing up our beautiful campus. These staff
members, often invisible, are the unseen heroes
who make our facilities comfortable and student
friendly. The administrative staff and counselors
have worked diligently in preparing for a smooth
start for the school year. To all, we gladly say
“Thank You!”
Our new school year begins with very important
student orientation days on August 28 through
the 31st. Of course, by these dates all of the fall
activities and sports will be fully involved in their
programs and seasons. We wish only success for our
young men and women in the Band, Cheerleading,
Color Guard, Dance, Football, Cross Country,
Boys’ Water Polo, Girls’ Tennis, Golf, and Girls’
Volleyball teams. We will have a fall sports rally
on September 11th for Spirit Week as a show of
support. We also congratulate all those involved
in the 2006 spring sports successes: Boys’ Golf –
Serra League and CIF champions; Boys’ and Girls’
Swimming – Serra League champs with the Girls
as CIF runner-ups; Girls’ Track – Serra League
champions; Boys’ Volleyball – Serra League champs.
Among the faculty and staff, a few will be moving
on to new opportunities. We wish each a fond
farewell and best wishes. They are Laura
Bonnecaze, Maria Espino, Rev. Mr. James Lane,
Rita Leiter, Colleen Livingston, Paige Prescott,
and Dave Weinberg.
Not too far off in the future, Back-to-School Night
is scheduled for the 27th of September. This evening
is one very important event; one that you do not
want to miss. You will have the opportunity to
meet your son or daughter’s teachers, learn from
them about the content and requirements of their
Sincerely in Christ,
SANTA MARGARITA CATHOLIC HIGH SCHOOL
Our fondest desire is that all of you find your
experiences this year at SMCHS to be positive
and successful and that your expectations placed
on your student son or daughter are realized. The
faculty and staff of SMCHS will do all in their
power to provide the best educational environment
possible and provide a reasonable challenge to all
of our youngsters in order to help them achieve
to their ability. Working together is always the
ingredient for success.
Brother Lawrence Monroe
Principal
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W H E R E
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* all info as of 6/8/2006
students without college information did
not report to it to the Counseling Office.
Brittany Adame - Northern Arizona University
Arash Afghahi - NYU
Alisa Allsberry - Golden West Community College
Tyler Alt - San Diego State University
Michael Amador - Santiago Canyon College
Emily Andersen - Saddleback College
Darby Anderson - UC Berkeley
Krista Anderson - Saddleback College
John Angelo - United States Naval Academy (NAPS)
Lauren Ankenman - Sonoma State University
Sherry Apat - San Diego State University
Deandra Arena - UC Irvine
Allison Arnold - Sonoma State University
Michael Aspegren - Johns Hopkins University
Caitlin Atkinson - San Diego State University
Margaret Aust - Loyola University Chicago
Sarah Ayala - St. Louis University
Eric Babbitt - College of Wooster
Matthew Bader - John Carroll University
Rachel Bailey - San Diego State University
Anne Bain - Saddleback College
Kristine Baluyot - Stanford University
Dominic Barnes - American Musical & Dramatic Academy
Flora Barron - UC Berkeley
Christopher Barry - Santa Clara University
Mikaila Becker - Xavier University
Trevor Benkie - Cal Poly Pomona
Kara Berlinski - University of San Francisco
Dru Bertagni - Saddleback College
Eduard Bestard - Saddleback College
Meredith Bevan - Saddleback College
Daniel Bibona - UC Irvine
Rebecca Bivona - Santa Clara University
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Elizabeth Bradford - Purdue University
Heather Bradshaw - Pepperdine University
Rachel Brady - Orange Coast College
Caryn Brenn - UCLA
Alison Britt - University of Arizona
Cameron Brown - Saddleback College
Chanel Brown - Asheville-Buncombe Community College
Paul Bruno - Santa Clara University
Jessica Bunge - San Francisco State University
Brooks Burgoon - Santa Barbara City College
Thomas Butkiewicz - Concordia University
Nerissa Cadalso - Fordham University
Nicole Cambeilh - Saddleback College
Michael Camp - Orange Coast College
Christopher Campbell - Santa Barbara City College
Jessica Campbell - Colorado State University
Kaydee Campbell - San Diego State University
Michelle Campion - Santa Clara University
Steffen Canty - University of Tulsa
Joseph Caporuscio - No College Plans
Robert Caraveo - University of San Diego
Jonathan Carlson - Concordia University
Taylor Carlson - San Diego State University
Samuel Carreon - UC Davis
Andrea Carrera - Santa Clara University
Fred Carrera, IV - Northeastern University
Ashley Causgrove - San Diego State University
Holly Cento - University of Kentucky
Brett Chamberlain - UC Santa Barbara
Gertrude Chancellor - UC Irvine
Christine Charhut - Northwestern University
Anthony Chiu - Saddleback College
Julie Chiuminatta - UC Irvine
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The Class of 2006 walking through the gates of
SM on their way to the Baccalaureate Mass.
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Lauren Christ - Saddleback College
Derek Cisna - Saddleback College
Samantha Clements - Loyola Marymount University
Julie Cochran - Cuesta College
Jeremy Collins - UC Davis
Kristen Conners - Saddleback College
Caitrin Connolly - Loyola University Chicago
Katia Correa - San Diego State University
Kristen Costantino - Santa Barbara City College
Skyler Courter - NYU
Michael Crawley - Cal State Monterey Bay
Lauren Creed - Fordham University
Steven Croce - Southern Methodist University
Ross Cumming - United States Naval Academy (NAPS)
Michelle Cunnane - University of San Diego
Jeffrey Cusick - UC Irvine
Jonathan Daniels - Undecided
Christopher David - UC San Diego
Jonathan Dawson - Saddleback College
Maria De Filippo - San Diego State University
Julian De Rubira - UC Santa Barbara
Lauren De Silva - UC Davis
Erin Deane - Pepperdine University
Craig Deatrick - Loyola Marymount University
George DeHuff, IV - USC
Peter Deltondo - United States Military Academy (West Point)
Setareh Derakhshandeh - Cal State Fullerton
Aamir Dhalla - Saddleback College
Koosha Diba - UC Irvine
Lauren Dickerson - University of San Diego
Bradley Dixon - University of Arizona
Ryan Donaghy - Saddleback College
Kathleen Donahue - Villanova University
Stacia Dopudja - Southeast Missouri State University
Whitney Downes - San Francisco State University
Emily Downey - Saddleback College
Michael Dunn - Cal State Northridge
Steven Dupre - San Francisco State University
Ryan Dzubnar - Orange Coast College
William Eaton - Cal State Long Beach
Johannes Elbertse - Arizona State University
Nicole Emanuel - Point Loma Nazarene University
Katelyn Emery - Saddleback College
Erin English - Vanderbilt University
Stefanie Etow - University of Notre Dame
Wesley Falik - Northeastern University
Hannah Feldman - San Francisco Community College
Justin Feldmann - Auburn University
Marcus Fernandez - Saddleback College
Michael Ferraro - University of San Diego
Dominic Ferrey - Ohio State University
Zackary Fettel - University of Arizona
Brooke Figge - Arizona State University
Alyssa Figueras - UC Santa Barbara
Brennan Figueroa - Santa Barbara City College
Kristina Finch - NYU
Erin Fitzgerald - University of San Francisco
Matthew Forsum - UC Santa Barbara
Tanya Fragnito - Saddleback College
Paul Fryling - San Diego State University
Courtney Gabriel - Sonoma State University
Ariana Gaffoglio - Fashion Institute of Design &
Merchandising
Elise Gallardo - University of San Francisco
Adam Gardner - Saddleback College
Jillian Gates - DePaul University
Aaron Gertner - Texas Christian University
Nichole Gerwin - Saddleback College
Gregory Giebel, Jr. - Cal State Long Beach
Gianna Gipe - USC
Michael Gleason - Loyola Marymount University
April Glenn - Santa Ana College
Danielle Godino - Villanova University
Brandon Golob - UC Berkeley
Ryan Gonzales - Point Loma Nazarene University
Linda Gonzalez - Colorado State University
Vanessa Gonzalez - San Francisco State University
Jacob Gordon - Northeastern University
Barbara Grant - George Washington University
Adam Grazer - Arizona State University
Alyssa Greene - Smith College
Ryan Griego - Cal Poly Pomona
Erin Griffin - Texas Christian University
Scott Grubert, Jr. - Cal State Fullerton
Jonathan Gunderson - Santa Clara University
Tiffany Gunnemann - Cal Poly San Luis Obispo
Alexander Halim - UCLA
Matthew Hansen - Cal State Long Beach
Kevin Harves - University of Wisconsin, Whitewater
Matthew Haskell - University of San Diego
Aubrey Heim - San Francisco State University
Karen Heisler - Washington University in St. Louis
David Helman - Saddleback College
Lindsay Henderson - Cuesta College
Joseph Hendren - Concordia University
Eric Henningson - USC
Morgan Hergenrather - Oregon State University
Stephen Heri - Saddleback College
Asgie Hernandez - Saddleback College
Christian Hernandez - University of San Francisco
Vanessa Hershberger - Saddleback College
Todd Hitzeman - San Francisco State University
James Hoffski - Cal State Northridge
Christian Holbrook - Northeastern University
Alexandra Hudgins - Cal State Long Beach
Thomas Hull - Harvard
William Hull - University of Notre Dame
Natalya Hundrieser - Centro Universitario
Iberio-Americano
Diana Hunt - USC
Scott Hurlbut - Saddleback College
John Hurt - University of San Francisco
Ashleigh Hvinden - Sonoma State University
Ryo Imai - Saddleback College
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Francisco Infante - Saddleback College
Lauren Ingram - Grossmont College
Blake Irwin - Chico State University
Casey Isaac - UC Irvine
Weston Isler - Westmont College
Hunter Jackson - Saddleback College
Michelle Jackson - Penn State University
Ashley Jenkins - Saddleback College
Taleen Jerjian - UC Irvine
Andrew Johnson - Saddleback College
Jacquelyn Johnston - USC
Cheyenne Jones - Orange Coast College
Lindsay Joy - Gonzaga University
Michael Jurinek - Saddleback College
Alexander Kacik - Cal Poly San Luis Obispo
Kevin Kahle - University of San Diego
Brian Karamian - UC Berkeley
Monique Kattan - Cal State San Marcos
James Keefe - UCLA
Shea Kelly - University of Colorado, Boulder
Michael King - Saddleback College
Kevin Klemens - Norwich University
Michael Klimkowski - UC San Diego
Marley Knox - No College Plans - Travel
Meredith Kramer - UC Santa Barbara
Kelsey Krieger - Gonzaga University
Lauren Kuzmack - USC
Jordan Laakso - Grossmont College
Eric Lake - University of Oregon
Patrick Lane - Loyola Marymount University
Nicholas Langan - Saddleback College
Colleen Lank - Cal Poly San Luis Obispo
Kathryn Leahy - Santa Clara University
Heather Leimkuhler - Cal Poly San Luis Obispo
Ashley Leonard - University of Colorado, Boulder
Dominic Leone - Loyola Marymount University
David Linzmeier - Loras College
Melissa Livingston - Baylor University
Taylor Lockett - UC Santa Barbara
Nathaniel Looney - USC
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Christina Lopez - No College Plans
Kelly Loretta - Loyola Marymount University
Conor Loughman - Boston University
Justin Loy - Cal Poly San Luis Obispo
Jessica Lucier - Harvard
Justin Lussier - Saddleback College
Robyn Luttrell - San Francisco State University
Mandy Madden - San Francisco State University
Rupesh Madhav - Johnson and Wales University
Mark Madril - Saddleback College
John Maltese - University of Notre Dame
Elizabeth Manapsal - Cornell University
Lauren Marchica - University of Colorado, Boulder
Gina Maricondo - Saddleback College
James Markel - Cal State Fullerton
Tiffany Martin - University of Washington
Kendall Mauvezin - Chapman University
Michael Mayhugh - Saddleback College
Brittney Mc Anena - University of Arizona
Logan Mc Bride - Gonzaga University
Brooke Mc Call - Saddleback College
Timothy Mc Carthy - Cal State Fullerton
Brittany Mc Cauley - Chico State University
Tahnee Mc Kelligan - No College Plans - Travel
Kyle Mc Kenzie - Saddleback College
Bridgette Mc Mahon - Santa Clara University
Morgan Michaels - Santa Clara University
Nathalie Michiels - Middlebury College
Devonie Migues - University of the Pacific
Channing Miller - University of Arizona
Jaclyn Miller - University of San Diego
Ashley Milnes - University of San Diego
Hannah Mora - University of San Francisco
Robert Moran - Community College
Katherine Morris - University of San Diego
Natalie Moylan - San Francisco Academy of Art
Jeffrey Mumaugh - Saddleback College
Kristin Munoz - UCLA
Grady Murphy - Purdue University
Kelly Murphy - San Diego State University
Chad Musselman - Cuesta College
Nicholas Nader - Chapman University
Joseph Nanci - University of Arizona
Joseph Nazarian - Saddleback College
Matthew Neal - Cal State Long Beach
Amanda Neilson - Concordia University
Alaycia Nelson - Saddleback College
Samuel Nevins - St. Mary's College of California
Natasha Niezgoda - Saddleback College
Brian Norman - Cal Poly San Luis Obispo
Kelly M Norris - USC
John Nuccio - Cal Poly San Luis Obispo
Patrick Nuttall - Trinity University
Bryce O'Bard - Cal State Fullerton
John Ontiveros - Cal Poly San Luis Obispo
Michael O'Sullivan - Santa Clara University
Russell Paez - Humboldt State University
Matthew Paone - Santa Barbara City College
Larissa Pardo - George Washington University
Jeyur Patel - Georgia Tech
Nehal Patel - UC Irvine
Pratik Patel - NYU
Tapan Patel - UC Berkeley
Ryan Pefley - UC Santa Barbara
Joseph Pellizzon - Arizona State University
Estefania Perez-Sahonero - Saddleback College
Jacquelyn Perrine - Cuesta College
Luke Pezanoski - No College Plans
Gabriel Pineda - Cal Poly Pomona
Connor Plante - Chico State University
Elyse Platt - Loyola Marymount University
Camille Poblete - Cal State Fullerton
James Prietto - UC Berkeley
Matthew Prouty - Orange Coast College
Beeta Rafiekian - American University
Kendra Ramirez - Cornell University
Karina Ramos - Cal State Long Beach
Stephanie Ramsey - Fashion Institute of Design &
Merchandising
Eliot Rebensdorf - Arizona State University
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Lindsey Reid - University of San Francisco
Meghan Reis - Saddleback College
Christopher Rettenmaier - UCLA
Nicholas Rettenmaier - UCLA
Eric Reuland - MIT
Kolbie Richardson - Saddleback College
Christina Richter - Cal Poly San Luis Obispo
Brittanie Rivoli - Saddleback College
Lauren Robertson - Ohio State University
Melissa Robinson - University of Colorado, Boulder
Thomas Roby - Arizona State University
Daniel Rodriguez - Grossmont College
Rachel Rodriguez - Saddleback College
Courtney Rosenquist - Seattle University
Lindsey Rowell - Sonoma State University
Laurajean Roxas - Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute
Christopher Ruiter - Saddleback College
Pedram Sabrkhani - UC Irvine
Brent Salyer - Cal State Fullerton
Alexandra Samson - St. John's University
Kensie Sanchez - UC Irvine
Janelle Sanderson - Point Loma Nazarene University
Jenessa Sansone - Saddleback College
Courtney Sanvido - Wake Forest University
Jessica Sato - Cal Poly San Luis Obispo
Ryan Saucedo - Orange Coast College
Biagio Scarpello - San Diego State University
Danielle Schulz - NYU
Adam Schutte - United States Marine Corps
Jordan Selva - Gonzaga University
Andrew Selzer - Penn State University
Brian Shams - UC Irvine
Megan Silver - Sonoma State University
Andrew Sinderhoff - UCLA
Jennifer Sinkey - Cal State San Marcos
Kathleen Smokowski - University of Iowa
Maya Smolarek - UC Berkeley
Andrew Spelman - Cal Poly Pomona
Kati Spitz - San Francisco State University
Christine Staffon - Boston College
Kristen Steinbach - Schreiner University / US
Naval Academy
Jenna Steward - Oregon State University
Eric Stoker - Northern Arizona University
Katherine Suarez - Santa Clara University
Asad Syed - Cal Poly Pomona
Kristen Talor - Saddleback College
Kevin Tamanaha - Cal State San Marcos
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Jonathan Tanco - University of New South Wales
Brittany Taylor - Orange Coast College
Dustin Taylor - Saddleback College
Matthew Taylor - Art Institute of California
Samantha Telly - USC
Kyle Thomas - Syracuse University
Mychel Thompson - Stoneridge Prep
William Thompson - MIT
Robert Thomson - Arizona State University
William Trette - Saddleback College
Kelsa Trom - UC Berkeley
Jonathon Trujillo - Utah Valley State College
Rebecca Twinem - Colorado State University
William Van Dorn - Dominican University
Lauren Vartanian - Chapman University
Lauren Vass - Savannah College of Art and Design
Andrea Vigil - Cal State Long Beach
Arthur Vigil, III - UC San Diego
Patrick Visconti - Saddleback College
Stephanie Vreeland - Undecided
Jordan Walker - UCLA
Mary Walker - Cal Poly San Luis Obispo
Amy Wallace - UC Irvine
Jacob Walsh - Catholic University of America
Christie Ward - Loyola Marymount University
Holly Warpeha - Northeastern University
James Warren - St. Louis University
Katherine Waters - Community College
Erin Weatherwax - San Diego State University
Taylor Wells - Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University
Stefani Welsh - Irvine Valley College
Clinton Wesselink - Saddleback College
Kathryn Whichard - United States Naval Academy
Maureen White - Saddleback College
Taylor Whiting - Savannah College of Art and Design
Matthew Wickham - Montana State University
Jayme Wilson - San Francisco State University
Eric Winblad - Azusa Pacific University
Emilie Winckel - USC
Joseph Wingert, Jr. - Santa Barbara City College
Daniel Witczak - Loyola University Chicago
Lauren Wood - UC Santa Cruz
Jacquelyn Wu - UC Davis
Heather Wysocki - Saddleback College
Jiyoon Yang - USC
Kelly Yocca - UC Irvine
Chelsea Zambito - Arizona State University
Alan Zarnegar - Boston College
BY THE NUMBERS. . . THE CLASS OF 2006
22% were involved in International Baccalaureate (full diploma and certificate)
40% took at least one Advanced Placement course
52% were involved in a competitive sport
7% were involved with more than one sport
12% held after-school/summer jobs
40% of the senior class reported receiving some kind of scholarship for
college expenses.
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SMCHS Students Earn Over
$11,000,000 in Scholarships
SMCHS held its 16th Annual Senior Awards Night on
Wednesday, May 17, 2006. The graduating Class of 2006
came together for an evening full of cheers and applause
as awards were handed out for their achievements in the
areas of academics, athletics and service.
As a tradition, each year the total dollar amount in
scholarships awarded to SMCHS students is announced
to boisterous applause. Last year, the class of 2005 earned
$5,915,261 in scholarships awarded over four years.
However, the Class of 2006 more than doubled the
amount of scholarships earned by bringing in
$11,966,750 over four years. Over 40% of the senior
class reported receiving some kind of scholarship for
college expenses. The students, faculty, staff and parents
in attendance gave the class a well-deserved standing
ovation.
Scholar-Athlete Kathryn Whichard topped
the list of scholarships earned with
$1,720,552. The Naval Academy bound
senior earned full or partial scholarships to
22 colleges, including: Boston University
(Alexander Graham Bell Scholarship),
Brown University (National Merit),
University of Chicago (University Scholar),
NYU (National Prestigious), Northwestern University
(NROTC), Notre Dame (NROTC), and USC
(Presidential Scholarship). The Naval Appointment that
Kathryn received is valued at $355,000 over four years.
Class of 2006 Top Scholarship Earners:
Kathryn Whichard - $1,720,552 total scholarships
Attending the US Naval Academy. Education valued at
$355,000.
Dominic Ferrey - $670,044 total scholarships
Attending Ohio State University on an Academic Scholarship
for $121,492.
CLASS OF 2006
VALEDICTORIAN & SALUTATORIAN
Jessica Lucier graduated number one in the Class of 2006 on
Saturday, June 3, 2006. As an International Baccalaureate Diploma
Candidate, Jessica opted for the most rigorous curriculum at
SMCHS. Although she excelled in all subject areas, her passion
lies in the areas of English, philosophy, and the classical languages,
both greek and latin. She pursued her interests in philosophy by
serving as a discussion leader in Symposium, SMCHS’ Philosophy
Club. She is a member of the National Honor Society, a life
member in California Scholarship Federation, and a National
Merit Commended student. Beyond the classroom, Jessica was
also an active participant in Model United Nations, Corazon
(a community outreach program), and the varsity Track & Field
Team. Jessica will compete as a collegiate pole-vaulter as she begins
her college career at Harvard University in the fall.
Maya Smolarek graduated number two in the Class of 2006. Since
her freshman year, Maya challenged herself academically by taking
honors, Advanced Placement and International Baccalaureate
courses. Maya was recognized as an AP Scholar, a Bank of America
Achievement Award winner in the area of English and a National
Merit Commended student. Outside of the classroom, she has
volunteered her time at Children’s Hospital of Orange County
and continues to nurture her fourteen year passion for the piano.
Maya was one of a select group of students to receive the
University of California’s Regents and Chancellor’s Scholarship
in recognition for her outstanding intellectual ability. She will
attend University of California, Berkeley in the fall with a
major in astrophysics and a minor in music.
Both students were honored at SMCHS’ Commencement
Ceremonies, held on Saturday, June 3, 2006 at the Bren Event
Center on the University California, Irvine campus. The girls gave
an non-traditional speech, in that, they gave it together. The girls
spoke of the family environment and the many gifts they have
received from their education at SMCHS. The girls presented a
challenge to the Class of 2006: “We have a responsibility to do
something with the gifts we have received from SMCHS. We need to
continue to impact lives and most importantly, ‘Set the World on Fire.’”
Darby Anderson - $500,000 total scholarships
Attending UC Berkeley on an Athletic Scholarship for
$100,000.
Christine Staffon - $422,926 total scholarships
Attending Boston College.
Eric Babbitt - $382,000 total scholarships
Attending College of Wooster as a Merit Scholar for $60,000.
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Brother Lawrence Monroe with Jessica Lucier and Maya Smolarek
at the Senior Awards Night.
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C A R I TA S AWA R D W I N N E R
A special SMCHS tradition is presenting the Caritas
Award. The Caritas Award is unlike the other awards given
in that it is awarded by the entire faculty. This award
recognizes the individual at SMCHS who, simply put,
is an exceptional human being. “Caritas Christi,” the
SMCHS school motto speaks of the Love of Christ, a
generous and selfless love. The student need not be a top
academic student (although this year’s winner was), but
one who is well-rounded in academics, athletics, the arts
and in service to others. John Maltese was named the
2006 Caritas Award winner at the Class of 2006 Senior
Awards Night. John received a standing ovation from
his peers when his name was announced.
Among John’s many accomplishments,
he is a member of the National Honor
Society, California Scholarship
Federation (CSF), Model United
Nations and was an International
Baccalaureate Full Diploma candidate,
an active member of Talon Theatre and
was recognized by the city of Rancho
Santa Margarita for his work in ASB
(four-year member; Sophomore Class Secretary; Junior
Class President).
Mrs. Lyn Alexander says, “John is the kindest, most
genuine student I have ever taught. His compassion and
service to others is an inspiration to us all.” John will
attend the University of Notre Dame in the fall.
Past Caritas Award Winners:
Matthew Steinbach (2005)
Mark Khouzam (2004)
Nathaniel Imperiale (2003)
Tai Baird (2002)
Bridget McAvoy-Hein (2001)
Vincent Prietto (2000)
Stacey Fikert (1999)
Natalie Atkins (1998)
Patrick Fisher (1997)
Brian Meihaus (1996)
Nikki Buffa (1995)
Jeff McGuire (1994)
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EARNED RANK
Logan McBride, SMCHS Class of 2006,
earned the rank of Eagle Scout in
February 2006. Logan, Troop 615,
friends and family spent 350 hours
mapping twenty-two trails in Whiting
Ranch Wilderness Park. Logan
provided the park rangers with detailed
information on each trail so visitors to
the park will be able to select an
appropriate trail for their fitness level
and plans to hike, bike or horseback ride. Logan enjoys both
hiking and running and has participated on SMCHS’ Cross
Country and Track & Field teams. Logan’s report included
suggested training routes for Cross Country teams and a five
mile route for Boy Scouts completing their hiking requirement.
Logan accepted a scholarship to attend Gonzaga University
next year. Congratulations to Logan and best wishes for much
continued success!
Throughout the school year, WINGS has featured some of
the Eagle Scouts accomplishments. To share your Eagle Scout
story with SMCHS, please e-mail a short summary and photo
to wings@smhs.org.
Eight young men were given certificates of recognition
for their accomplishment of achieving the honored
Eagle Scout Award, the highest advancement rank
in Scouting, at the 2006 Senior Awards Night. The
2006 Eagle Scouts from SMCHS:
Christopher David
Michael Gleason
Logan McBride
Kyle McKenzie
Dominic Leone
David Linzmeier
Ryan Pefley
Daniel Witczak
The award is a performance-based achievement whose
standards have been well-maintained over the years.
Not every boy who joins a Boy Scout troop earns the
Eagle Scout rank; only about four percent of all Boy
Scouts do so.
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CLASS
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The Annual Senior
Masquerade Dinner
Dance was held
aboard the Catalina
Flyer. The boat sailed
around the Newport
Harbor, the seniors
dressed in their
costumes, had a
great meal, danced
and were awarded
prizes for costumes.
The Senior
Yearbook Party
is a fun tradition where the
class receives
their yearbooks
and has lunch
in the Moiso
Pavilion.
A SM Tradition Continues! All seniors
were invited to hang a copy of their
acceptance letters on the “Where are
We Going?” wall in the Counseling
Office. Congratulations to all seniors
on your college acceptances!
Elizabeth
Bradford & Mike
King were
announced King
& Queen at the
prom which was
held at Disney’s
Grand
Califonian.
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79 seniors participated in the
Mothers Club Fashion Show,
“Hooray for Hollywood.” The
seniors modeled clothes from
Replay and as a tradition,
wore their college sweatshirts
down the runway.
The Eagle fans had a lot to cheer about this
school year as our athletic teams had
terrific seasons!
The Marian Mass was
also a tribute Mass to
the Class of 2006.
Seniors were invited to
gather around the
altar during the last
song of Mass.
Emilie Winckel
was crowned the
2006 Homecoming
Queen. The
following night,
the Homecoming
King, James
Prietto, was
announced at
the dance.
Eight Kairos Retreats were offered to the Class of
2006. Over 80% of the class attended the
special retreat, many naming it the “best thing”
they did in high school.
Eagle Pack was a group of
spirited seniors & underclassmen
who traveled to all our
sporting events leading our
supporters in cheering for
our athletes.
ACTIVITIES news
Congratulations to the Class of 2006 Senior
Officers and ASB Officers. Thank you for your
commitment and dedication to SMCHS. You
will be missed! Best of Luck!
Senior Class Officers
Conor Loughman
Position: Senior Class President
Favorite ASB Moment: The ASB retreat tire game
Mike Klimkowski
Position: Senior Class Vice President
Favorite ASB Moment: The ASB retreat air guitar contest
James Prietto
Position: Senior Class Secretary
Favorite ASB Moment: The ASB retreat air guitar contest
Eric Reuland
Position: Senior Class Treasurer
Favorite ASB Moment: The ASB retreat
ASB Officers
Gigi Gipe
Position: ASB President
Favorite ASB Moment: Elections
Diana Hunt
Position: ASB Vice President
Favorite ASB Moment: The superhero dance at ASB Camp
Brooke Figge
Position: ASB Secretary/Treasurer
Favorite ASB Moment: Elections
Grad Night 2006
Hooray for Hollywood!
It seemed to all that Grad Night at the Orange County
Fairgrounds was a huge success. We could not have had such
a good turnout of students without all of the help given by
parents and administration. First and foremost, I want to thank
my committee: Lisa Lake, Darla Nelson, Mary Neilson, Tony
& Susan Adame, Patty Geibel, and Jo Nader. This evening
would not have run as smoothly without your help. A special
thanks to Jeff Nowlin and Terry Harris in the Activities Office
and their support team.
The following families were gracious enough to donate items
for prizes at Grad Night: Harves Family, Spitz Family, Pezanoski
Family, Butkiewicz Family Family, Welleling Family, Geibel
Family, Ramoska Family, Cento Family, Pelazon Family, Chiu
Family, Donahue Family, Grubert Family, Nevins Family, Etow
Family, Fitzgerald Family, Miller Family, Michaels Family, Shams
Family, Figueras Family, Roxas Family, Warpeha Family, Sato
Family, Munoz Family, and the Reid Family. We want to send
out a special thank you to these people and to the people who
gave their time to chaperone our evening. We could not have
done it without all of the help!
Sincerely,
Lee Ann Cento
Grad Night 2006 Chair
New SMCHS Website Design!
SMCHS has been working
on our new website design
for the past several months.
We are thrilled that the
new & improved site was
launched on June 21, 2006.
We will continue to update
the site throughout the
summer, getting it ready for
the 2006-2007 school year.
Be sure to add
www.smhs.org as a favorite
in your web browser and
visit it often for the most
up-to-date SMCHS news
& events.
Please note: our website
address will remain the
same – www.smhs.org.
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F R O M T H E O F F I C E O F AC T I V I T I E S
ORIENTATION DATES FOR 2006-2007 SCHOOL YEAR
(Times to be announced)
Monday, August 28, 2006 – Freshman Orientation
Tuesday, August 29, 2006 – Sophomore Orientation
Wednesday, August 30, 2006 – Junior Orientation
Thursday, August 31, 2006 – Senior Orientation
Friday, September 1, 2006 – All Transfer Students Orientation
Reminder
Orientation is required for all students and attendance will be taken.
Students must be in uniform dress. Students will have Yearbook and
ID pictures taken. Detailed information will be available at the
beginning of August.
MAGAZINE DRIVE
PEP SQUAD NEWS
Pep Squad's Cheer and Songleading staff wishes
our newest alumni families success and happiness
as a new chapter begins for our graduating seniors.
Congratulations to new Alumni Janelle Sanderson
for her California All-State Team selection and
scholarship, as well as Erin Weatherwax for the
start of her professional cheer career with United
Spirit Association.
Good luck and thanks to our senior leaders:
Aubrey Heim, Diana Hunt, Erin Weatherwax,
Janelle Sanderson, Kathleen Donahue and Lauren
Ingram. Each has been a wonderful example for
her squad, each carried the torch of SMCHS
traditions, supported her team mates, maintained
good sportsmanship and worked hard to achieve
her goals. Again, thank you girls. We wish you
all the best in the future!
The SMCHS magazine drive will take place this year in October.
The kick-off assembly will be Thursday, October 12, 2006. There will
be four turn-in dates on October 19th, 24th, 26th and 31st. Please
remember to remind all of your family and friends to save those
subscriptions and renewals for Santa Margarita. Magazine subscriptions
make great Christmas gifts. Lots of prizes will be given away! Last year
SMCHS sold enough magazines to earn a day off from school. Stay
tuned for more information!
Volunteers Needed:
In order for the Magazine Drive to be successful, we need parent
volunteers to help record magazine orders. We are looking for helpers
for each collection day (October 19, 24, 26 and 31). If you are able to
volunteer from 7 a.m. to 3 p.m. on any of these dates, please call the
Activities Office at 949-766-6050.
Summer Cheer Camp will be held on June 28th,
29th and 30th this year, hosted by our nationally
ranked Cheer and Song teams. Please join us for
a fun-filled camp experience. Forms are available
on the school website.
2006-2007 ENTERTAINMENT BOOKS
Along with our Magazine Drive we will be selling 2006-2007
Entertainment Books. These books have great discounts for all of
your favorite restaurants, movie theaters, department stores and so
much more! On each Magazine Drive turn-in day, students will be
able to purchase the books for $35 each (retail price is $40). Don’t
miss out on this opportunity to support our school!
IMPORTANT!
Be on the Lookout for an August Information Mailer!
In August, the Activities Office will be mailing out a packet of
information pertaining to boosters, clubs and orientation. Please
look through the entire packet carefully. There is important
information pertaining to the 2006-2007 school year.
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The Annual
Half-Time Youth
Cheer Clinic will
be hosted this fall at
one of the first home
football games. This
half-time Youth
Clinic is always a
special event for
young cheerleaders who receive cheer lessons
before game time and join our Pep Squad on the
field in a special half-time performance. All future
Eagles are invited to watch the SMCHS Pep web
site for details later this summer.
ACTIVITIES news
DANCE ANNOUNCES 2006-2007 TEAM
The Eagle Dance Team is proud to announce the addition of nine new members, including four freshmen. After a very tough
audition process, 22 members were selected to be a part of the prestigious team. Over the summer, the dancers will practice twice
per week in preparation for their summer workshop in Las Vegas. The dancers will attend the Tremaine Dance Convention where
they will study all types of dance styles from a variety of well-known teachers and choreographers. In August, the team will once
again participate in and host the LA Dance Source Workshop. This is an opportunity for our dancers to work with some of the
most successful LA choreographers in the business. To have these artists on our campus is a huge honor. For more information
on the Dance Team or Dance Department, please visit our web site at www.smhs.org.
The 2006-2007 Eagle Dance Team: Caroline Bramlage,
Amanda Brewer, Kellie Caro, Michelle Crane, Michelle
Cusator, Nicole Diubaldo, Rachel Gardner, Hannah
Guerrero, Katie Kobayashi, Shelby Koehler, Brittany Lane,
Cara Masters, Alyson Miller, Meghann Murphy, Brigette
Myers, Lauren Perone, Mary Ann Peters, Rachel Pollard,
Celia Rettenmaier, Shannon Tierney, Perry Van Boom
and Andrea Villamar.
At the California Association of Dance Teams Awards
Banquet, two Santa Margarita Dance Team members
walked away with the top scholarships awarded by the
organization. 2005-2006 Dance Team captain, Michelle Campion, won the prestigious Kay Crawford Memorial Scholarship for
leadership. Elyse Platt was the first place winner of the California Association of Dance Teams scholarship. Both dancers have
been four year members of the SMCHS Dance Team, as well as soloists. Congratulations to Michelle and Elyse for this amazing
and well deserved honor.
MODEL
UNITED NATIONS
Congratulations to this year’s gavel winners: Chris Barry, Flora
Barron, Mikaila Becker, Skyler Courter, Billy Hull, Tanya Fragnito,
Rebecca Bivona, Ashleigh Hvinden, Alyssa Figueras,Brandon Golob,
Robyn Luttrell, Lauren Marchica, Nick Nader, John Maltese, Jessica Lucier, Sam
Telly, Eliot Rebensdorf, Ryan Pefley
The following students were recognized at the annual MUN awards banquet for their
superior accomplishments and dedication to the MUN program:
Secretary General’s Choice Award
Kevin Jain
Student Advocate Award
Michael Craigmile
Excellence in Leadership
John Maltese and Jessica Lucier
Richard Voelkel Visionary Award
Danielle Potter
Best Delegates
Sam Telly and Nick Nader
South Orange County Model UN Conference (SOCOMUN)
The 15th Annual SOCOMUN Conference will be held on September 30, 2006 at
SMCHS from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. This is the first mandatory conference of the
year for all MUN students. It is especially important for our freshman students, as it
is an essential introduction to the world of Model UN!
Congratulations to
Samantha Telly (on
right in photo) and
Skyler Courter (on
left) for winning first
and third place
respectively in the UNA-USA
Orange County Essay Contest
competition. The Mayor of Mission
Viejo, Lance MacLean, announced
the awards at the fifth annual
International Festival at Soka
University on Saturday, May 6,
2006. Samantha was presented
with a $100 check and Skyler
was presented with a $25 check.
Samantha’s winning essay was a
letter to President Bush explaining
what should be done regarding UN
reform. Sam graduated with the
Class of 2006 and was the Secretary
General of the MUN program. Sam
will be attending USC next year.
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EAGLE COMPETITIVE DEBATE
TEAM GROWS
The Eagle Debate Novice Team ended the
season with a competitive on-campus tournament
enjoyed by all. The novice team has officially been
invited to join the varsity team for next year’s season.
They are looking forward to competition in Policy
and Lincoln Douglas style debate, National and
International Extemporaneous, Humorous and
Dramatic Interpretation and Original Oratory.
Continuing varsity members for the 2006-2007
team: Kaitlin von Hoffman (President), Nick
Pizzurro (Vice-President), Melissa Halbers, Bess
Thomson, Erica Jain, Christina Andrews, Ashley
Lazarz, Kevin Jain, Mark Connor, Megan Shain,
Katie Fitzpatrick, Stefan Juneaus and David
Liebel. The team is looking forward to tournaments
throughout California and maybe some out-of-state
travel with Nationals. Coach Hauser is looking
forward to the new varsity members because at the
end of 2007, she will be losing many four-year
members. Look for many National Forensic
Honor Cords at next year’s graduation. Honor
cords by Eagle alumni most recently garnered by
Brandon Golob ‘06 began with Devon Beckwith
’03 and Greg Sayer ‘04 and Javanne Golob ‘04,
intervening year winners Christina Maher ‘04,
Katie McCarthy ‘04, Danielle La Chance ‘05,
Kevin Kane ‘05 and Kate Jones ‘05.
BAND MEMBERS WIN AWARDS, LEADERSHIP POSITIONS
Congratulations to the graduating seniors in the Santa Margarita Band
and Color Guard for a fantastic 2005-2006 year, as well as to all members
who won awards and leadership positions, announced at the annual
band and color guard banquet held on June 1, 2006.
Eagle Regiment drum major in 2006-2007 will be Rebecca Nichols,
and assistant drum major will be Ryan Pope. Color guard leaders will
be Emily Howard, Natalia Sole-Almodovar and Marissa Morimoto.
Graduating senior Jonathan Tanco was honored for his service as drum
major, and Rebecca Nichols, as assistant drum major during 2005-2006.
Graduating seniors Erin English and Jaclyn Miller and junior Emily
Howard were recognized for their service as color guard captains during
the past year.
The John Philip Sousa Award, a nationally recognized honor given for
outstanding dedication and superior musicianship, was presented to
Jake Walsh, a clarinetist and four-year band member. The Louis
Armstrong Jazz Award, a nationally recognized award to honor
outstanding jazz students, was won by bass and guitar player
Greg Halverstadt.
Seniors who won Outstanding Musician awards were: Kristine Baluyot,
Jeremy Collins, Arthur Vigil, Lauren Wood and Jake Walsh. The
Outstanding Musician award also went to juniors Greg Halverstadt,
Andrew King, Matt Kunicki and Kimberly Wilson, and to sophomore
David Bird.
The “On Fire” award was presented to senior Matthew Taylor;
sophomore Jonathan Quirk; and freshman Sean Beever. Directors
Awards were won by seniors Margaret Aust, Jonathan Tanco and
Matthew Taylor; junior Taylor Bradford; sophomores Rebecca Lowe
and Rebecca Nichols.
Named Outstanding Band Members for each grade were: seniors
Christopher David and Lauren Wood; junior Richard Cinco;
sophomore Nicole Moss; and freshmen Sean Beever and Anne Lum.
Taylor Bradford was named Outstanding Percussionist.
Winning awards for Most Improved Band Members were: senior
Taleen Jerijan; junior Collin Nelson; sophomore Ryan Pope and
freshmen Nella Samra and Andrew Sheoni. Most Improved Jazz
Band Member was junior Andrew King.
SEASON CLOSES…
The Talon Theatre Arts Department closed a great season with packed houses
for the Advanced Theatre Workshops of Steel Magnolias and Bright Ideas.
The International Baccalaureate Diploma and Certificate Candidates successfully
sent their portfolios and individual projects to the IB Council. Intermediate
and advanced students look forward to next season and all levels are anticipating
the full extra and co-curricular productions for the 2006-2007 season. See you
next season!
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ACTIVITIES news
Santa Margarita Catholic High school students participated in the fifth annual Eagles Soar for Charity fundraising drive in support
of The Isaiah House (Orange County Catholic Worker) and raised $15,000. On Monday, May 15, 2006 over 50 freshmen walked
five miles through Santa Ana learning about the homeless; how they got there and what they are doing to try to help their situations.
At the conclusion of the walk, the members of the freshman Interdisciplinary Triad classes hosted a BBQ for the homeless at the
Catholic Worker house. Prior to the walk, the students obtained sponsors. All of the money went to keeping the shelter open and
allowing it to continue supplying food and shelter for many homeless men, women and children. The students raised a total of
$15,000 that will directly support the Orange County Catholic Worker.
The Isaiah House gives food, shelter and a safe place to sleep to an average of 100-150 homeless people per night (mainly women
and children). They are able to do all of this for less than $5 per person per day. The Isaiah House is only able to survive based
on charitable donations made throughout the year.
On Tuesday, June 6, 2006, 34 golfers under the leadership of Event Chairs Ralph
Linzmeier and Bob Gau achieved their goal: 100 holes of golf in one day and raising
over $85,000 for SMCHS! The golfers enjoyed the cool day at Monarch Golf Links.
The Make-A-Wish Club would like
to thank everyone who either donated
their time or money to this
wonderful organization that grants
wishes to kids with life-threatening
diseases. As this year comes to an end
the club would like to wish our senior
members good luck and remember,
keep up your philanthropy work,
we're proud of you!
The club will be kicking off the
summer with a fun day in the sun
at Wild Rivers on Saturday, July 8,
2006. Members will be assisting the
Foundation with this special event
by sponsoring and running the ping
pong/goldfish booth! Also, on
July 14, 2006 the club will be
participating at the Steinberg
Leadership Institute of Teens being
held at Soka University. Our very
own, Alexia Bouttier (Class of 2008),
will be a youth leader at this event!
Best of all, we will be starting the
new school year with a wish being
granted to a local child. Stay tuned
for more details! The Make-A-Wish
Club welcomes all new members.
Please check the school's website
for more information.
We want to thank the following golfers:
Rich Blanc
Ron Blanc
John Brady
Michael Brand
Matt Steinbach
Les Bunge
Cristy Chapman
Ken Charhut
Brandon Cosenza
Deirdre Dolan
Bob Gau
Katie Gau
Jeff Gibbs
Jeffrey Harris
John Hirschboeck
Jim Hoff
Brian Hogan
Adam Hopp
Sandy Hull
Gary James
George Lasezkay
Ralph Linzmeier
Dan Longo
Jack Maxwell
Patrick McCullagh
John Nuccio
Tim Pierce
Jeff Reese
Loyd Roux
Steve Sellwood
Brian Sperry
Jim Stark
Joel VanBoom
Bill Visconti
Burton Young
We want to thank the follow Tee Sign Sponsors:
Albert & James Photography
Nowlin Fence, Inc.
Apple Photography
QSP
Avila El Ranchito
Santa Margarita Ford
California Stage & Lighting
Signature Party Rentals
Champion Trophy Company of Southern California
Skyline Pest Control
Dave Helman
TLC
Jim Hoff & Asics
Thomson Learning
Ingardia Bros. Produce
Transportation Charter Services, Inc.
Josten’s Graduation Products
Waxie Sanitary Supply
Josten’s Photography
Westway Enterprises
Juniors Golf Carts
Mike Ramoska & Wilson Sporting Goods
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SM STUDENT TO PUBLISH FIRST NOVEL
Class of 2006 International Baccalaureate (IB)
Full Diploma Candidate Skyler Courter was an
avid reader of short stories and novels at an early
age. Her infatuation with reading grew into a
passion for writing that led to the publication
of her first novel. “I believe that the stories we
read present us with an opportunity to gain
insight into our own values, beliefs, morals,
even prejudices, sometimes helping us realize
what we must overcome to develop into better
individuals,” said Skyler. Coming to a bookstore
near you this month is KnightFALL, a novel which
Skyler wrote at the age of 16, as an expression of
her own insight into high school life.
KnightFALL is a novel about Renee Knight, a
fun-loving teenager whose life fell apart at the
seams after a tragedy struck her family. Renee
and her best friend spend a weekend with their two brothers on
Catalina Island, off the coast of Southern California. But with the
arrival of a stranger and a series of frightening deaths, Renee must
confront her fears of the family accident, uncover the shocking
identity of the culprit, and fight for survival to turn this vacation
into what she had hoped – the trip of a lifetime. Published by
Aventine Press, the 280-page novel will keep you on the edge of
your seat. It is frightening and suspenseful. It is an amazing book
for this summer reading.
SMCHS moves to E-News!
In an effort to better communicate with the parents
of our community, SMCHS is launching an updated
newsletter format. SM Parents will now receive a
monthly e-newsletter, called E-Wings, from
SMCHS that will automatically link to our new
website. More information regarding the E-Wings
will be mailed home in the Activities mailer in
August. In that mailing, you will receive specific
instructions on how to register your e-mail address.
Parents will no longer receive the printed WINGS on
a bi-monthly basis; however, you will be able to
personally print information from the e-newsletter.
Parents will, however, continue to receive the Annual
Report and the bi-annual Alumni Newsletter, WINGS,
which will include a summary of happenings on
campus from the previous semester.
We feel that our new E-Wings format will provide
parents and students of SMCHS with current,
relevant and timely information regarding our school.
We look forward to the change and hope that all
of you do as well!
Skyler will be attending New York University, as a member of the
Class of 2010 and will double major in comparative literature and
cinema studies. To the promising writer, we wish her the best!
Congratulations to creative writing students Jillian Gates, Kendall
Mauvezin, and Billy Van Dorn! Each student will have a play published
in the upcoming book, 101 Ten Minute Plays by Teens for Teens.
Jillian Gates played Oliver in Talon Theatre’s spring production
of Ol ive r! Jillian will attend DePaul University in the fall.
Kendall Mauvezin will be studying theatre next year when she
attends Chapman University. Kendall was accepted into the theatre
program on her first audition at Chapman University, on the spot,
an unusual happening which says a lot about her talent.
The IB French students put their practice into
play when they took their end-of-the-year field
trip to La Maison Gourmet, a little café on Lake
Mission Viejo. The class had to order their meal in
French and enjoyed a marvelous time on the lake.
Billy Van Dorn was a long-time student in the Talon Theatre and
theatre arts department.
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SMCHS SAT I Prep Courses
Fall 2006 Courses
October 02-05, and 09-11, 2006
November 16, 20-21, and 27-30, 2006
The OCTOBER Course . . .
The Course
The SMCHS SAT Prep Course is an intense program
covering all of the Math and English testing techniques and
skills offered in the longer and more expensive courses.
This 24-hour course is offered four times a year – twice
in the fall, once in the spring and once in the summer:
Course
Fall
Course Dates
02 – 05 October
09 – 11 October
Fall
16 November
20 – 21 November
27 – 30 November
Spring
23 – 26 April
30 Apr – 03 May
Summer
To Be Determined
SAT Test Date
14 October
02 December
The Afternoon Class – Where and When
The first day of class will be held on Monday, October
2nd, in the Science Lecture Hall. Because the students will
be taking a test, this class will last about 4 hours. The test
will start at 2:45 p.m. and will last until approximately 6:45
p.m. [Students should bring a calculator.]
The remaining six classes (Tuesday through Thursday,
10/03-05, and Monday through Wednesday, 10/09–11) will
start at 2:45 p.m. Four of these days will last until 5:45 p.m.
and two days will last until 6:45 p.m.
The Evening Class – Where and When
05 May
None
Note: SMCHS is an official testing site for the SAT on October 14, December 02 and May 05.
Fall and Spring class dates are tentative and may change due to finalized school schedule.
Both of the fall courses and the spring course are
comprised of two classes – one in the afternoon and one in
the evening. In the summer, there is only one class
The courses last either seven or eight days. The first
day is the longest day and will be used to administer an
actual SAT test. It will be graded and scored by the
students so they can test themselves in the future. This
process will also give the students a base score to which
they can compare all future test scores.
Class time for the remaining six or seven days will be
evenly divided between Math and Verbal classes.
Within these classes the students will learn and practice
test taking techniques and shortcuts, learn guessing
strategies, complete vocabulary building exercises and
valuable essay writing tips specifically for the NEW SAT
test.
Information about the SAT test and registration for the
test
may
be
obtained
at
the
website:
www.collegeboard.com.*
*We have no affiliation with the College Board or ETS.
Although this class is open to all SMCHS students, it
was originally established so that athletes have the
opportunity to attend practice and still prepare for the SAT.
The first day of this class will also be held on Monday,
October 2nd, in the Room G219. These students will also
be taking an SAT test. The test will start at 6:00 p.m. and
will last until approximately 10:00 p.m.
Out of the remaining six classes (Tuesday through
Thursday, 10/03-05, and Monday through Wednesday,
10/09–11), four will last from 6:30 p.m. until 9:30 p.m. and
two will last from 6:00 p.m. until 10:00 p.m.
Materials
Each student will receive The Official SAT Study Guide,
a Verbal manual and a Math manual.
The Instructors
The afternoon instructors are Elyse Rhodes (English
Department) and Gary Fox (Math Department).
The
evening instructor is Sean Basford (Math Department).
Questions?
If you’d like to know more about the SAT or our
preparation course, feel free to call me, Gary Fox, at (949)
766-6000 x 4044.
FALL 2006 REGISTRATION FORM
SAT
Please return this registration form with your check, payable to SMCHS. Both the afternoon and evening courses must
each have a MINIMUM of 10 students and a maximum of 30 students. Once 30 students have registered, additional registrants
will be placed on a wait list. If the wait list reaches 10, a second class will be opened.
Registration will be filled on a first come, first served basis. All checks and registration forms must be returned by
Wednesday, September 27th for the October course and by Wednesday, November 13th for the November course.
Mail to: SAT Preparation Course, 22062 Antonio Pkwy, Rancho Santa Margarita, CA 92688
Student Name: _______________________ Grade: _____
Price – $350
Address: __________________________________________
[Price includes $50 for books/manuals.]
__________________________________________
Home Phone: _______________________
ƁCourse (please circle one): OCT NOV
Work Phone: ________________________
ƁClass (please circle one): Afternoon Evening
Registration and enrollment in these classes do NOT include payment or registration for the actual SAT Test on October 14th.
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Underclassmen Academic Awards
SMCHS honored our juniors, sophomores and freshman for their outstanding academic accomplishments throughout the
2005-2006 school year. Each day during the last week of regular classes, Brother Lawrence read the names of the students
receiving the highest academic award in each of their classes. The presentations were made on Eagle Television and broadcasted
to the entire student body.
DEPARTMENT OF SCIENCE:
DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL STUDIES CONT:
DEPARTMENT OF PERFORMING ARTS:
Jeffrey Reese – Concepts in Science
(Human Biology & Ecology)
Ashley Wilson – Concepts in Science
(Physical Science & Chemistry)
Bryan Figueras – Concepts in Science A
(Human Biology & Ecology)
Bryan Figueras – Concepts in Science A
(Physical Science & Chemistry)
Kristen Redsun – Biology
Alexandra Rivera – Biology B
Marisa Medina – Biology ID
Kevin Jain – Biology Honors
Liza Smith – Biology AP
Erica Jain – Biology AP/IB
Timothy Irani – Chemistry in the Community
Jordan Heil – Chemistry
Karina Galvin – Chemistry Honors
Ryan Martin – Physics
Teresa Henisey – Physics Honors
Jessica Harnisch – Anatomy & Physiology
Courtney Crisp – Anatomy & Physiology Honors
Andrew Jones – Forensic Science
Garret Roy – Oceanography / Marine Biology
Mark Hirschboeck – United States History IB
Danielle Potter – United States Government
Nicholas Pizzurro – Economics
Gregory Zuccolotto – United States History
& Politics AP
Gregory Zuccolotto – Macroeconomics AP
Corey Rovzar – Psychology AP
Alison White – World War II
James Stark – Introduction to Law
Gregory Welch – Fundamentals of Business
Ownership & Operation
Elizabeth Walker – Algebra 1A
Alexandra Rivera – Algebra 1B
Ryan Pinner – Intermediate Algebra
Sahar Bagheri – Algebra 1
Katherine Kennedy – Algebra 1 Honors
Jamie Azdair – Algebra 2
Kevin Jain – Algebra 2 Honors
Kyle Aldridge – Geometry B
Francesca Sefton – Geometry
Karina Galvin – Geometry Honors
Colleen McNutt – Precalculus
Anna Patej – Precalculus Honors
Jonathan David – Precalculus IB
Jacqueline Lisinski – Virtual Skills
Jennifer Peterson – Introduction to Programming
Tiffany Schmidt – Beginning Handbells
Shannon Mitchell – Advanced Handbells
Jonathan David – Music Theory IB
Catharine Bishop – Music Theory AP
Beatrice Mora – Beginning Theatre Arts
Kristen Fiore – Intermediate Theatre Arts
Jessi Noel – Advanced Theatre Arts
Katelyn Kitchens – Advanced Theatre Arts IB
Jennifer Norman – Theatre Design & Practicum
Cassandra Monnahan – Concert Choir
Thomas Mina – Chamber Singer Honors
Peter Currivan – Chamber Orchestra Honors
Mark Dally – String Orchestra
Taylor Bradford – Steel Drum Ensemble/Battery
Alexander El Nabli – Steel Drum Ensemble/
Battery Honors
David Bird – Steel Drum Ensemble / Pit
Gregory Halverstadt – Steel Drum Ensemble/
Pit Honors
Amanda Kiepe – Wind Ensemble
Rebecca Nichols – Wind Ensemble Honors
Meghann Murphy – Beginning Dance
Jenna Dato-on – Intermediate Dance
Emma De Lain – Intermediate Dance IB
Rachel Pollard – Advanced Dance
Samantha Hernandez – Advanced Dance IB
Caroline Bramlage – Dance Production
Michelle Pellizzon – Dance Production IB
DEPARTMENT OF VISUAL ARTS:
DEPARTMENT OF PHYSICAL EDUCATION:
Stephanie Lu – Beginning Art
Gerald Dalisay – Advanced Drawing IS 1
Jaclyn Wickham – Painting
Francesca Sefton – Advanced Painting 2
Anne Loughman – Advanced Painting Honors
Cassandra Lorton – Ceramics
Mark Heard – Advanced Ceramics
Michael Erkelens – Photography
Michael Adame – Film as Art
Ryan Martin – Video Graphics
Megan Vass – Physical Education
Jessica Gatfield – Health ID
Kim McKelligan – Health
Brittany Forsdick – Fitness 1
Ryan Draper – Athletic Conditioning
DEPARTMENT OF RELIGION:
Parris Wells – Religion 1
Hailey Schellin – Religion 1 ID
Michael Erkelens – Religion 2
Robert Sciulla – Religion 3
Nicole L. Nelson – Religion 3 ID
Samantha Hernandez – Philosophy HL 1 IB
DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL STUDIES:
Megan Michaels – Geography
Courtney Henson – Geography ID
Douglas Blaalid – Geography MUN
Shannon Mitchell – World History
Zachary Rackleff – World History
Matthew Ferrara – World History ID
Elizabeth Wildermuth – World History MUN
Shivani Patel – World History AP
Alyssa Rutherford – European History AP
Mark Connor – United States History
Brittany Lane – United States History
Nicole L. Nelson - United States History ID
Kaitlin Von Hoffmann – United States History MUN
Katherine Fitzpatrick – United States History AP
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DEPARTMENT OF MATHEMATICS:
DEPARTMENT OF WORLD LANGUAGES:
Joseph Benton – Ancient Greek 1 Honors
Emily Howard – Ancient Greek 2 Honors
Kim McKelligan – French 1
Megan McGannon – French 1 Honors
Garrett Van Ruiten – French 2
Mary Letourneau – French 2 Honors
Julianna Bloom – French 3
Kathleen Reed – French 3 Honors
Jennifer Fink – French 4
Raymund Parpana – Latin 1
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CONT. OF
U NDERCLASSMEN
A CADEMIC AWARDS
DEPARTMENT OF WORLD LANGUAGES CONT:
Viraj Patel – Latin 1 Honors
Justin Breunsbach – Latin 2
Michael Fice – Latin 2 Honors
Mark Hirschboeck – Latin Literature AP
Megan McGannon – Mandarin Chinese 1
Kevin Doyle – Spanish 1A
Christyn Rowatt – Spanish 1B
Ashley Olsen – Spanish 1
Alyssa Ferraro – Spanish 1 Honors
Jeffrey Reese – Spanish 1 Honors
Jared Shears – Spanish 2A
Nikolas Dialynas – Spanish 2B
Alican Pekcan – Spanish 2
Rachel Pollard – Spanish 2
Anna Patej – Spanish 2 Honors
Natalie Garg – Spanish 3 Conversation
Lauren Jenkins – Spanish 3 Conversation
Brittany Lane – Spanish 3
Alexandra Rivera – Spanish 3 Honors
Christian Clinton – Spanish 4 IB
Janis Shannon – Spanish 4 AP
Nadia Moubayed – Spanish 4 AP/IB
DEPARTMENT OF ENGLISH:
Matthew Bock – Academic Literacy
Cullen Landry – English 1
Megan Michaels – English 1 Honors
Shivani Patel – English 2
Michael Shaffer – English 2 Honors
Sarah Mitchell – English 3
Stephanie Peckham – English 3 ID
Michelle Smith – English 3 AP
Teresa Henisey – English 3 AP/IB
Jennifer Dragan – Film Aesthetics
Katherine Fitzpatrick – International Trends
in Cinema Honors
Ryan Petersen – Creative Writing
Baylie Dimitroff – Advanced Creative Writing
Jennifer Choi – Journalism 1
Katherine Weber – Advanced Journalism
Kathleen Reed – Advanced Journalism
Megan Michaels – Speech Communication
Kevin Jain – Debate & Argumentation
TEACHER RECOGNITION
Congratulations to the following teachers who have been recognized
by various organizations in the 2005-2006 school year:
Hazel Dyer was recently appointed as a candidate into the Manchester
Who’s Who Among Executive and Professional Women in Education. Hazel
has also been considered for inclusion in the new edition of Who’s Who
of American Women.
The following teachers were included in the most recent publication
of Who’s Who Among America’s Teachers:
Mike Cope
Florence Delfolie
Peg Hanley
Nancy Keane
Nancy Shearon
Kathy Shafranske
Teresa Villa (for the third year in a row)
Mark Van Ness (for the third year in a row)
Kathy Shafranske has been included in the most recent publication
of National Honor Roll’s Outstanding American Teachers, as well as Who’s
Who of American Women.
INTERDISCIPLINARY COURSES GOING STRONG!
This year’s Junior Triad instructor team of Jean Hauser, Lauren Brown and
Lisa Gantz had a great year with a creative and innovative group. The final
project for the year had the class in a meeting with the RSM City Planner
and City Manager, which proved to be enlightening for all participants.
The ID graduates of 2005 were the initiators of this particular experience
and it has now become an integral part of the curriculum. The combination
of Religious Studies/American History and American Literature proves to
be an innovative source for today’s challenges. The students get hands-on
experiences as citizens for this new millennium. The instructors are heartened
by the thoughtful, logical manner by which the students tackle the US and
world issues. If you are not apprised of the Interdisciplinary program available
at SMCHS – look into it – you will be impressed.
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ACADEMIC news
S M Te a c h e r s P r e p a r e fo r t h e 2 0 0 6 - 2 0 0 7 S c h o o l Ye a r
During the summer months, much of the SMCHS faculty will be preparing for the upcoming school year by attending
conferences and traveling to return to school in the fall with information and research to benefit the SM Students.
Joan Alvarez is busy this summer! She was awarded a master’s degree in English from UCI on June 16, 2006. She attended a five-day
International Baccalaureate Workshop on Internationalism in Pacific Grove in June. She will also attend a five-day Advanced Placement
Workshop for English Language & Composition at the University of San Diego in July.
Chris Baier will be spending a month in India filming a documentary on the work of a Jesuit priest and his Human Rights Organization.
Renee Blanc will be taking an online summer school class this summer. She will be taking Health Education: Health Care
Perspectives for Teachers through the University of San Diego.
Doris Gatfield will be attending the Learning Brain Expo in Florida from July 19-22nd.
Tom Gerlach will be attending the Fulbright Summer Classics Seminar in Rome and Naples.
Jean Hauser will be running a three week Introduction to Debate Workshop in July for middle school students at St. Margaret's.
Judy Luttrell will be attending a week-long AP Literature and Composition course in San Diego during the last week in July.
Mark Powell enrolled in the AP By the Sea Workshop at University of San Diego the last week in June. It is a five-day workshop
on Physics.
Swami Greg Rhodes will be exploring the culture, art, and geography of India for two months.
Nancy Shearon will attend the National Archives summer workshop for educators called Primarily Teaching 2006 from July 10-14,
in Laguna Niguel. This workshop, presented by the staff of the National Archives and Records Administration, "provides a varied
program of lectures, demonstrations, analysis of documents, independent research and group work that introduces teachers to the
holdings and organization of the National Archives. Participants will learn how to do research in historical records, create classroom
materials from records, and present documents in ways that sharpen students' skills and enthusiasm for history, social studies, and the
humanities. Each participant will select and research a specific topic using the records of the National Archives, and develop a teaching
unit that can be presented in his or her own classroom."
Nadia Sinitskaia will be attending three summer sessions: On July 20 she will attend the Choral Super Session in Las Vegas. From
July 26-28, she will attend the Concordia Summer Ring in Irvine and then from August 7-11, she will attend the Choral Ensemble
Vocal Technique in Pasadena.
Carol Smith will be working with Agile Mind, an education company formed in 2001 to enhance both equity and high achievement
in challenging academic courses. In collaboration with the Charles A. Dana Center at the University of Texas at Austin, the company
has developed research-based resources to support high achievement for a broad range of students. It is an organization built on a
combination of high-tech and high-touch strategies. In addition to Internet-delivered services, educators and administrators also
receive face-to-face seminars, mentoring, and high-quality support materials to manage their demanding workloads, improve their
expertise, and dramatically improve outcomes for their students.
Dr. Jeff VanderWilt will be teaching a two-week graduate class at St. Joseph's College in Standish, Maine. The class is called
"The Mass: Yesterday, Today, and Tomorrow." It is offered by their Master's in Pastoral Theology program.
Christine Veilleux left on June 10th for New Jersey to grade the French AP exam. The following week she attended a five-day
conference in San Diego for the AP course in Psychology.
Mike Woods is going to Colorado State to work for the College Board reading AP Government tests.
Dave Zeitler will be attending the Summer Science Institute at UCI during the first week of August.
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ATHLETIC news
The Eagle Athletes had an amazing 2005-2006 season. All teams
performed well in the Serra League. The following list is a recap
of the season’s champions:
Fall Season:
GIRLS VOLLEYBALL
GIRLS GOLF
• Serra League Champions
• CIF Runner-up
Winter Season:
Girls Track & Field
On behalf of all of the coaches I would like to
thank all of the girls’ track and field families for
their unbelievable support and generosity this
season. I would also like to thank you for the very
nice gifts that we received at the banquet. I hope
that you all have a great summer and I look forward
to another great season in 2007.
Sincerely,
GIRLS WATER POLO
GIRLS BASKETBALL
Coach Hayes Ferry
BOYS SOCCER
Boys Basketball
Boys Track & Field
• CIF Champions
• CIF Runner-up
WRESTLING
GIRLS SOCCER
• Individual Serra League Champions:
Eric Lake, Mike King, Biagio Scarpello,
Grady Murphy and Chris Maclean
Spring Season:
BOYS GOLF
• CIF Champions
BOYS SWIMMING
BOYS TRACK
• Ryan Martin – 800 Meter CIF
Champion
GIRLS TRACK
BOYS VOLLEYBALL
GIRLS SWIMMING
• Advanced CIF Playoffs
• CIF Runner-up
• Four girls won the CIF Championship in the 4 x 50 freestyle relay:
Darby Anderson, Breanna Gordon, Katie Whichard and Devonie Migues.
Stay Tuned. . .
A summary for every sport will be included in the
2005-2006 Annual Report which will be mailed in late
Fall 2006.
Coach Zeitler & his coaching staff would like
to thank the boys Track & Field parents for their
generous post season gifts. Coaching the boys is
fun for us and our pleasure...we thank you for
your appreciation.
Eagles Hosted Lift-a-Thon
In April 2006, the Eagle Football Team had
a lift-a-thon to raise money for former coach,
John Royston, who was critically injured in a
hit-and-run accident. The team is proud to
report that the lift-a-thon was very successful.
The four-day event generated media support
from the Orange County Register and the
Channel 4 News. The media attention
generated an additional $4,100 directly
to the John Royston Fund.
In addition to monies already collected, a
Servite Family will be matching lift-a-thon
monies up to $10,000 and Shea Homes will
donate up to $20,000 for a specific item, i.e.
helping to retrofit their house or providing
a handicapped vehicle.
Thank you to all who supported this very
special fundraising event. It was a huge success!
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ATHLETIC news
OCYSF Honors SM Athletes
SMCHS 18th Annual
EAG LE Open Go l f To u r n a m e nt
Benefiting Girls Basketball & Football
Monday, August 14th, 2006
at Marbella Country Club
For more information or a brochure,
please contact Derrek Uhl, Football Office,
949-766-6000 ext. 2216 or
UhlD@smhs.org
Boys Cross Country
The Boys Cross Country team has started preparing for the
upcoming season. Any boy looking to participate on this year’s
team should join the summer program that officially starts at
7:15 a.m. on July 10, 2006. The team will meet at the weight
room before starting their workout. Further details about the
summer program, and much more, can be found on our web
site: www.s m e agle sxctf.or g.
Eagle Summer Camps
Please check the athletic webpage for information
on summer camps. All SM sports that are offering
summer camps have information posted, as well as
registration information.
The Orange County Youth
Sports Foundation (OCYSF)
honored two Santa
Margarita Catholic High
School seniors, Katia Correa
and Thomas Hull, at its
annual awards dinner on
Wednesday, May 17, 2006
in Santa Ana, California.
The OCYSF has awarded over
$1,000,000 in scholarships
in its 35-year history. SMCHS was the only high
school in Orange County to have two OCYSF award
winners this year.
The OCYSF bestowed scholarship awards on Thomas
Hull and nine other scholar athletes from ten different
Orange County high schools, based on grade point
average, academic and athletic performance, extra
curricular activities and community service. Thomas
was one of four football players in Orange County to
be so honored. Since 1972, OCYSF has awarded 87
scholarships to young Orange County men and women
who have excelled in sports, academics and citizenship.
The Foundation also presented the Jim Valentine
Courage Award to Eagle basketball player, Katia Correa,
as one of three student athletes from three different
high schools, based on success attained in overcoming
or adapting to adversity. Since 1982, 33 young student
athletes have received the OCYSF’s prestigious Jim
Valentine Courage Award to assist them in pursuing
their education. These students had suffered serious,
and in some cases, catastrophic injuries or illnesses. As
special as the award has become to OCYSF, even more
special has been the opportunity to monitor the heroic
efforts of the winners as they overcome or adapt to
their misfortunes.
There are many sport teams that are offering camps
for Future Eagles (youth camps).
Congratulations...
Congratulations to Eagle Basketball player, Whitney Wood,
who has verbally committed to Colorado State. Whitney, Class
of 2007, will play her senior season with the Eagles next year..
Whitney has earned recognition for her talent in CIF and the
Serra League with MVP of the Serra League; All-team Orange
County Register; and back to back CIF player of the year.
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Congratulations to John Fitzpatrick, Head Girls Softball
Coach, who was chosen to coach the South Softball Team
in the 14th Annual All-Star North/South Softball Game
on Tuesday, June 6, 2006 at California State UniversityFullerton at the Softball Field. The top female high school
seniors from Orange County competed in this game.
Congratulations to Coach Fitzpatrick for this coaching honor!
2006 Swim Team
ATHLETIC news
Baseball Recognition
The 2006 SMCHS Swimming and Diving team
wrapped up another successful season amidst
news that the school’s long-awaited pool is now
only months away. This season saw the swim
team break 14 new Serra League records on the
way to sweeping the six team championships;
boys and girls varsity, junior varsity, and
frosh/soph. Responding to the theme of
“back-to-back,” the swim team has now swept
all of the league titles for the past two seasons;
an accomplishment no other team has reached
in Serra League history.
A Recognition Banquet was held at the Coto de Caza Golf & Racquet
Club in honor of all the 2005-2006 Baseball athletes. The SMCHS
baseball coaches recognized the athletes individually for their hard work,
dedication and drive. Special recognition went to the following athletes:
The girls varsity enjoyed one of the best seasons
in team history with championships at the Villa
Park Relays, the Capo Valley Relays, and the
prestigious Foothill Swim Games. The girls
finished with an overall record of 7-1 and
finished as the CIF Division I Runner-ups.
The team of Darby Anderson, Breanna Gordon,
Katie Whichard and Devonie Migues won a CIF
title in capturing the 200 freestyle relay at CIF
finals. Seniors Devonie Migues and diver
Caitlin Atkinson were selected NISCA Speedo
All-Americans.
Joe Nanci (Varsity) received the Coaches' Award. Jay Shears
(Junior Varsity) and Hunter Warkentien (Freshman) received the Eagle
Award. All three athletes served as role models, displaying excellent
work ethics, leadership, dedication and perseverance.
The boys varsity also completed a terrific season,
winning the Foothill Swim Games for the first
time in school history and claiming their second
straight Serra League championship. The boys
team ended up with a 5-3 overall record, a 7th
place ranking in the Orange County Register’s
Top 10 Poll and three All-American times.
Senior Brett Chamberlain was named an AllAmerican in the 200 and 500 freestyles, Eric
Babbitt set a new Serra League record in the 100
butterfly and the team of Chamberlain, Babbitt,
Rickey Wilson and Johannes Elbertse sprinted to
an All-American time in the 200 medley relay.
Making Orange County All-Star Baseball Team were Jeff Cusick and
Danny Bibona. Jeff Cusick batted .446 with five home runs and 23
RBIs while Danny Bibona batted .429 with one home run and 15 RBIs.
Making the First Team All Serra League was senior infielder Jeff
Cusick, who will attend UC Irvine. Named to the Second Team All
Serra League was senior pitcher BJ Thompson, who finished with an
ERA of 2.019 and 26 Ks in 34.2 innings.
Robert Kelly and Stuart Zach were named the Most Valuable Players
for Freshman and JV levels, respectively. Blake Leyva (Freshman)
received the Most Outstanding Player. Jeff Brewer (Junior Varsity) was
named Offensive MVP.
BJ Thompson (Varsity) was named Top Scholar Athlete for his
outstanding academic achievements. For four consecutive years, he maintained the highest GPA on the team (4.0 and above). BJ, a Full IB student, will be attending MIT. Chris Lupin and Nick Matranga were
also named Top Scholar Athlete for Junior Varsity and Freshman,
respectively.
Congratulations to all of these dedicated young men! They gave their
all and are absolutely deserving of this recognition. SMCHS bids
farewell to the Class of 2006 with pride and gratitude. Nine out of 12
senior athletes will be going to a four-year college and will play baseball.
They are:
Mike Aspegren – Johns Hopkins University (Blue Jays)
Danny Bibona – UCI (Anteaters)
Freddy Carrera - Northeastern University (Huskies)
Jeff Cusick – UCI (Anteaters)
Michael Ferraro – University of San Diego (Toreros)
Kevin Harves – University of Wisconsin at Whitewater (Warhawks)
Jordan Selva – Ganzaga University (Bulldogs)
Jon Trujillo - Utah Valley State (Wolverines)
BJ Thompson – MIT (Engineers)
Bill Visconti, Baseball Booster Club President, praised Head Coach Kris
Jondle in his first baseball season at SMCHS as “a coach with passion,
integrity, and strength. He provided our athletes an experience of true
Christian competition, developing their athletic skills, but more
importantly teaching them the values of good sportsmanship,
self-discipline, respect for others, and responsibility.” Coach Jondle is
making an impact extending well beyond the diamond. The baseball
parents and athletes echoed Visconti’s sentiments.
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EAGLE’S NEST
SENIORS
August 10th - A-I
August 11th - J-R
August 14th - S-Z
JUNIORS
August 15th - A-I
August 16th - J-R
August 17th - S-Z
SOPHOMORES
August 18th - A-I
August 21st - J-R
August 22nd - S-Z
FRESHMAN
August 23th - A-I
August 24th - J-R
August 25th - S-Z
2006-2007
BOOK SALES
The Eagle's Nest will be open from
7:30 a.m. until 12 p.m. and 1 p.m.
until 3:30 p.m. during book sales.
It is very important that you make your
purchases only at your appointed time
so that we can serve everyone in the
most efficient manner. USED BOOKS
WILL BE APPORTIONED
EQUALLY ON EACH SALE DAY!
This will ensure everyone having equal
opportunity to buy used books if they
choose.
If you will be on vacation, etc. during
your allotted day, you may have a
friend pick up your schedule in the
bookstore and purchase books for
you. If you choose to purchase books
BEFORE your scheduled time, you
must purchase all new books.
Thank you in advance for your
adherence to the above schedule.
SMCHS is pleased to announce that Bishop Tod Brown of the
Diocese of Orange has allocated a grant in the amount of $110,000
to provide Tuition Assistance to students from Santa Margarita
Catholic High School for the 2006-2007 school year. There will be
38 families who receive assistance from the Diocese in the 2006-2007
school year.
Eligibility for this funding is restricted to Roman Catholic
students with financial need who reside within the geographical limits
of the Diocese of Orange. Recipients must be registered members of
a parish within the Diocese.
In addition to the Diocese allocated grant, SMCHS also has a tuition
assistance program. There are 89 families who will receive assistance
from SMCHS in the 2006-2007 school year. The monies are funded
by SMCHS and private donations. Please call the Business Office at
949-766-6060 for more information.
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BUSINESS OFFICE NEWS
As we begin our new ‘tuition’ year we would
like to go over a few things with you.
All of our tuition payment schedules began on
July 1, 2006. If you are paying on the annual
plan your full payment was due on July 1st. If
you are paying on the semi-annual plan your first
half year payment was also due on July 1st and
your second half year payment will be due on
January 1, 2007. If you chose to pay on the
10-month payment plan your first payment was
due on July 1, 2006 and the first of the month
thereafter through April 1, 2007. We can only
accept Visa or Master Charge for the semi-annual
payment or the Annual payment. We cannot
accept credit card payments for the monthly
payments.
Please make your payment on the first of the
month and no later than the 10th of the month
by 4pm. If your payment is received after 4pm
on the 10th of the month your tuition account
will automatically be charged a $10.00 late fee.
There are no exceptions.
When making your payment, please put the
billing account number that is found over your
name on the billing statement, in the memo
portion of the check. Also, please tear off the
top portion of the billing statement to send with
your check. By doing this, you will ensure that
your payment will be credited to your account.
If during the school year you find that you are
in need of Financial Aid, please do not hesitate to
call the Business Office to make arrangements to
pick up a Financial Aid package. And if you feel
that you would like to make a donation to our
Financial Aid program to help someone who may
be experiencing a financial setback due to a job
loss, poor health or a death in their family, please
send your donation to the Business Office and
please note on your check that it is for the
Financial Aid program. Thank you so much
for considering this in your financial plans.
Thank you in advance for your cooperation and
please call the Business Office at 949-766-6051
if you have any questions regarding your tuition
and payments.
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HELP
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M I S S I N G A L B E RT S O N S I N F O R M AT I O N
If you have registered your Albertsons card in the Community
Partners Program and designated SMCHS to receive your credit,
please check your card number to see if one of the following card
numbers belongs to you or someone you registered:
42555121525, 42555117789, 42572080333, 42574333526,
42574425828, 42574940451,
Also, we are not able to match the following supporters to a
SMCHS student:
Anna Cuterrer – 42571770072
Elizabeth Dubiof – 42574072130
Shannon R. Gaffney – 42571141913
Raina M. Goff – 42555147791
Elizabeth J. Nierzwleri – 42570582500
Jean A. Schwartz – 42570196744
M P T I E S
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Santa Margarita Catholic High School
has launched a recycling and fundraising
program with the help of a recycling
company called Empties4Cash. Please
bring the empty inkjet cartridges,
secured in a sealed plastic bag, to school
and put them in the collection box
located in the Front Office. SMCHS will be reimbursed
for each empty inkjet cartridge that has a print head. We
need cartridges from all of the following brands of printers
that have print heads: HP, Lexmark, Xerox, Compaq,
Samsung, Kodak, Canon (not BCI), Apple, Sharp, Dell
and Brother.
No Epson, Laser Toners or
Canon BCI cartridges, please!
These names and numbers are listed on the quarterly Albertson’s
report, however, we are not able to apply the credit to any
SMCHS student’s tuition account, sport or club. If one of these
names or numbers belongs to you, please call or e-mail Catherine
Hassen at 949-766-6004 or HassenC@SMHS.org.
IMPORTANT
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Thank you in advance for helping us recycle ink cartridges
and participating in this fundraising program. If you have
any questions, please call or e-mail Catherine Hassen at
949-766-6004 or HassenC@SMHS.org
-SCRIP INFORMATION
You may register your Albertson’s Preferred Savings Card at the front desk of SMCHS in person or you may e-mail your name,
card number, phone number and the name of the SMCHS student to receive your credit to HassenC@SMHS.org. Albertsons
will donate back to the school quarterly a percentage (up to $250/month = 1%; $250-$450/month = 2%; $400-$500 = 3%
and over $500/month = 4%) of your purchases from Albertsons and Sav-On which we will split with you; half to the school’s
operating fund and half to your student’s tuition, sport or club.
You may register your Ralph’s Club Card at the front desk of SMCHS or via e-mail as above to also receive credit for your
student’s tuition, sport or club. Please provide the student’s name, the card number, mailing address and phone number of
the card holder. Your Ralph’s purchases will be tracked by your club card usage and a percentage of your purchases
($0-$500/month = 4% and over $500/month = 5%) will be donated back to the school quarterly, which we will also
split with you.
Register your credit cards/ATM cards at www.escrip.com and when you use those cards to make purchases at eScrip vendors listed
on their website, a percentage of your purchases will be donated back to the school and we will also split that percentage with you.
Please make sure that you update the credit card expiration dates with eScrip so they can continue to track your purchases.
Obtain even more credit by registering family and friends’ cards, also! IMPORTANT: Please remember to notify us of their
name(s) so we can give the credit to your student.
Call Catherine Hassen at 949-766-6004 or e-mail HassenC@SMHS.org with any questions.
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The Guild
Mothers Club
Dear SMCHS Mothers,
Dear Santa Margarita Families,
Wow! It’s time to say goodbye for 2005-2006. This
year has flown by too quickly. Many life changes
have taken place both to our mothers and for our kids.
Everyone is another year older and another year wiser!
Summertime, and the living is easy… so the old Cole Porter song
goes. However, it seems like this summer is only slightly modified
from the school year! The Santa Margarita School campus keeps busy
with summer school, summer camps and team practices. We keep
driving our kids to and from their activities, trying ever harder to
fit a beach day in. Summer isn’t so easy after all!
Mothers Club finished its year with a successful
Fashion Show. Congratulations to Sally McLeod
and Janet Lisinski for chairing a fabulous event.
The kids looked stunning in their outfits from
Replay and were lucky enough to take them home.
The food was delicious and the setting was beautiful.
Thank you to all the ladies who decorated the
tables, they took your breath away the moment
you walked into the room.
To the rest of my board, I want to give a heartfelt
thank you for working so hard these past two years.
These ladies gave us fabulous programs, great social
outings and most of all friendships to treasure.
Mothers Club’s gifts to me were these ladies who
have become my friends and have been with me
through two years. I hope that many of you who
have not checked out Mothers club as of yet, will
do so next year. It is a place just for us moms to
enjoy each other and open doors we may not
have opened before.
To Linda Birck, I say, “thank you, good luck and go
get ‘em!” Linda will be the new president next year
and she will make mothers club an even better place,
although it’s pretty darn good right now! Please join
us next year and see what we are all about and know
that there are other moms out there who are feeling
all the things you are, asking the same questions and
looking for someone just like you.
Many, many thanks for those men, women, parents, faculty and
student alumni, who participated in the Golf Marathon, held June
6th at Monarch Beach Golf Links. It was a great day, with beautiful
weather and wonderful company, working towards a common goal
of raising funds for our teacher and staff annual bonuses. A big
round of applause goes to Clark Hyman, Bob Gau, Ralph Linzmeier
and George Lasezkay for all of their hard work and effort to make
this day the success it was.
We have received a lot of calls from parents who weren’t on the last
Safe Homes list that was sent out in late April. We are sorry if we
inadvertently omitted your name. I did receive several pledge cards
after the list was already sent to the printer. Each family will have a
new opportunity to participate in the 2006-2007 Safe Homes
program. I will be mailing out this year’s paperwork by the middle
of July and will be asking for a return of all pledge cards by August
15. Everyone needs to sign up each year; the list does not carry over
from year to year. Please be on the lookout for those yellow envelopes!
We bid a fond farewell to Mark & Isabel Bloom, Robin & Gary
Griffin, and Oonagh & Ralph Linzmeier, as they end their tenure on
the Guild Executive Board. We will truly miss their enthusiasm and
energy and wish them the best in all their future endeavors. Thank
you for everything you have done to make Santa Margarita a better
place, for our students, faculty and families. We appreciate your hard
work and dedication.
We hope your summer does slow down to a less hectic pace and that
you have a safe and relaxing few months. We look forward to seeing
everyone again this fall.
So long, farewell, but not goodbye. You all have
touched me and I thank you for that.
Sincerely,
God Bless,
Gail Nichols
2005-2006 SMCHS Mothers Club President
Patty and Hal Brand
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Hooray for Hollywood!
GENERAL news
375 guests, including mothers, daughters, grandmothers and aunts,
gave a “Hooray for Hollywood” by attending the Santa Margarita
Catholic High School Mothers Club 16th Annual Luncheon &
Fashion Show on Sunday, May 7, 2006 at the Fairmont Hotel in
Newport Beach. As is tradition, the guests sat at beautifully
designed table centerpieces created by the talented members and
guests in attendance, each one relating to the theme, “Hooray for
Hollywood!” In total, there were 38 picturesque tables. The Fashion
Show, co-chaired by SMCHS Mothers, Janet Lisinski and Sally
McLeod, featured 79 senior students, nine faculty & staff members
modeling fashions from clothing company, Repl ay. The highlight
of the show featured SMCHS senior students bidding all a farewell
walk down the runway, featuring their choice of college sweatshirts.
As a special surprise, all of the models were given the clothes they
wore in the fashion show!
Replay was so pleased with the
success of the show – it was their
“thank you” to the models.
Attention Class of 2007! All
seniors will be invited to join
in the Mothers Club 17th
Annual Luncheon & Fashion
Show which will take place in
May 2007. Information will
be available in January 2007.
SMCHS Mothers Club
RACE FOR THE CURE
Please join us on Sunday,
September 24, 2006 at 7:30 a.m. for the
5k walk/run which takes place at Fashion Island,
Newport Beach. To join our team please visit:
www.ocraceforthecure.kintera.org/smchsmothersclub
Team t-shirts can be ordered from Donna Petrilli
at dmpfit1@aol.com for $10 each.
On Friday, May 12, 2006 the SMCHS community came together to celebrate our last Mass in the
2005-2006 school year. The Mass was a Marian Celebration, as well as a farewell ceremony to the
Class of 2006. Special guests to the Mass were SMCHS grandparents, Founders and friends. SMCHS
Chaplain, Father Craig Butters, presided over the Mass and the SM Worship Band led our community
in song. After the Mass there was a reception in the Strader Grotto, where students could visit with
their grandparents.
If you missed this year’s Marian Mass & Grandparents Day and would like to be included in next
year’s celebration, please call the Office of Development at 949-766-6080 to receive an invitation.
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DEVELOPMENT news
The “Completing the Dream” Campaign for Santa Margarita Catholic High School seeks to build on traditions,
sustain excellence, ensure a lasting legacy and complete the original dream of the school’s Founders. After several
years of careful planning and preparation, the Campaign for SMCHS is being organized to provide the financial
resources necessary to complete construction of several critical facilities through the four remaining milestones of
the school’s updated Master Plan.
Milestone One – Approximately $8 Million
• State-of-the-art Aquatic Center with 50-meter
Olympic qualifying swimming pool, bleacher seating
for 400, shower facilities and concession area.
• 114 additional parking spots added to the senior
parking lot.
• Three permanent buildings with storage facilities
for student activities and weight room facilities.
Milestone Two – Approximately $6.5 Million
• Permanent building to house student and school
facilities including additional classroom space, general
meeting and conference rooms, athletic facilities,
football offices, team rooms, wrestling practice area
and storage.
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Milestone Three – Approximately $8 Million
• Permanent classroom building to replace portable
facilities. The new classroom building will include a
state-of-the-art science wing with increased lab areas
and workspace and will house the Eagle Television
studios and the Auxiliary Studies Program.
Milestone Four – Cost Not Yet Available
• State-of-the-art Performing Arts Center with
theatre seating and performing arts classrooms and
practice facilities (band, orchestra, choral and drama)
• Remodeled offices in the Administration Building
(Lyon Hall) to permanently relocate the Business and
Development Offices.
• One-level parking deck over the senior parking lot.
Please help us Complete the Dream:
Megan Meihaus
SMCHS Development Office
949-766-6080
Campaign@smhs.org
Santa Margarita Catholic High School
Invites you to join us as we begin
Completing the Dream
and officially launch construction
at a very special
Groundbreaking Ceremony
Saturday, July 8, 2006
9:30 a.m. – 11:30 a.m.
SMCHS Campus
Blessing and dedication by
Most Reverend Tod D. Brown, D.D.
Bishop of Orange
Special family portraits and other surprises
Fun for the whole family
Invitations were mailed in early June, if you did not
receive an invite, please call 949-766-6080
Or e-mail campaign@smhs.org
Enter campus at the back parking lot on the corner
of Plano Trabuco and Dove Canyon
(Look for our event signs)
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ALUMNI news
ALUMNI
o f Sa nt a Ma r ga r i t a Cath olic High S ch ool
We l c o m e t o o u r 2 0 0 6 A l u m n i s u m m e r e d i t i o n o f W I N G S !
The months have flown by since our winter edition of Wings, but it is that time again when we reach out to our now 5,858 alumni,
alumni parents and current families, too! It is time to sit back and read all of the great updates on your classmates and catch up on
some fun events that have taken place at your alma mater. Be sure to read ALL of Wings so you can be in the know on some of the
exciting happenings here on campus. Take a few minutes to read about the present and the future, while reminiscing about the
wonderful past that you have shared with your SMCHS family. We are so happy that you continue to share your lives with us!
Contents
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29 Eagle Alumni Scholarship Winners
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Alumni Speakers on Campus
30 The Class of 1996 says, “I do”
31 36 Married Couples... and Growing!
32 Alumni Out & About
33 Alumni Sports & Football Ticket Order Form
36 More than 80 Class Updates & Photos
43 Check out the new & improved www.smhs.org
44 Updat e Form
And mu ch mo re …
Enjoy your alumni issue of Wings! Send us your comments,
suggestions and of course, your updates. We want to
share your good news too! The deadline for the winter
issue of Wings will be November 1, 2006! Contact
Michele Papay in the Alumni Office at 949-766-6000
ext. 1511 or alumni@smhs.org. Be sure to visit our
website at www.smhs.org in-between the issues of Wings
so you can learn all the up-to-date news over the coming
months. We are so proud of our former Eagles and
would love to hear from you!
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AT TE N TIO N :
O F 1996 A N D C L A S S O F 2001!
Your reunions are here, July 8, 2006 for the Five Year and
July 22, 2006 for the Ten Year. It is not too late to attend.
All reunion invitations have been mailed. If you know of
anyone who has not received their invitation, please call
the Alumni Office at 949-766-6000, ext. 1511 right away.
Hope to see you at the reunions!
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DATE !
C L A S S O F 1997 A N D
C L A S S O F 2002!
A V E
T H E
CLASS OF 2002 FIVE YEAR REUNION
S ATURDAY, J ULY 14, 2007
CLASS OF 1997 TEN YEAR REUNION
S ATURDAY, J ULY 28, 2007
Be sure that the Alumni Office has your
updated mailing address. E-mail updates to
alumni@smhs.org
ALUMNI RETURN TO CAMPUS
This past semester a couple of SMCHS alumni returned
to campus and reconnected with their alma mater on a
different level. We have so many incredible alumni with
such diversified accomplishments. We hope to continue
to have our alumni return to campus, as it is a great
experience for everyone involved and a wonderful way
for the past and the present of Santa Margarita to meet.
Courtney Harper ’04, who is now
attending UCI, spent an entire Friday in
April back on campus. However, instead
of attending classes like she used to,
Courtney was at the front of the
classroom speaking to the senior religion
classes. Dr. Jeff VanderWilt had
requested an alum to discuss college life
with his students and Courtney was the
perfect choice. She spent the entire day
on April 28th, telling the senior students
about the challenges and opportunities that college
presents. This gave them the opportunity to hear first hand
what might be ahead for them. Courtney shared her
personal and spiritual journey and then handled questions
with confidence and true empathy. Dr. VanderWilt was
incredibly pleased and said that Courtney was a great
inspiration to the students. It was a long day for Courtney
but she enjoyed having the opportunity and said that if
only one student gained something from the experience
that it was well worth her time. Thank you, Courtney,
for caring and for doing such a great job!
Matthew Brabek ’93 began a journey
about three years ago and has traveled half
way around the world. After spending
time as an ambulance driver, surf
photographer and geologist, Matthew said
he began living a dream he did not even
know he dreamt. He recently returned to
our campus on January 5th and spent the
day in Elaine Jones’ Cultural Geography
classes. Matthew was entertaining as he
shared stories about an extended stay in
Papua New Guinea, where he was involved in the
production of a film for National Geographic. He told the
students about the cultural based community, showed a
photo presentation, shared samples of colorful hand made
hats, a bow and arrow set and other local artifacts and even
sang a song in “pigeon,” one of the 800 different languages
that is spoken in Papua New Guinea. The freshman classes
enjoyed the real life geography lesson and you could definitely
feel Matthew’s passion in his stories and his message. He
wanted the students to realize that sometimes they have to
put themselves “out there” and “create opportunities," and
also his favorite saying now of, “don’t dream it, do it.” It
was an educational and fun day for both Matthew and the
classes. Thank you, Matthew, for sharing your dream!
ALUMNI news
SCHOLARSHIPS AWARDED
The Eagle Alumni Association Scholarship
tradition continued with the presentation of
two $1,000 scholarships at Senior Awards
Night on May 17, 2006. There were a record
number of applicants this year. Five finalists
were selected and interviewed. The group of
finalists is always a little different and this
year they were friendly, confident and
well-spoken. During the interviews, each
of them was asked for one word to describe
Santa Margarita and they
responded with: “amazing;”
“diverse;” “stimulating;”
“relaxing;” and a made up
word ~ “fantasmagorical!”
As you can imagine, the
interviews were fun and lively.
From the group of finalists,
it was a hard decision but two
winners and three runner-ups
were named. As a special memento of their Santa Margarita
years, the runner-ups received a silver cross pen engraved with
their names and the SM eagle logo. The 2006 runner-ups were:
Christopher Barry, attending Santa Clara University;
Stefanie Etow attending the University of Notre Dame and
Cami Poblete attending Cal State Fullerton.
The winners each received $1,000 to be used towards college
expenses. Their names are engraved onto the Scholarship
Perpetual Plaque which hangs in the Alumni Office and they
received an individual plaque and also, the eagle logo cross pen.
Congratulations to our 2006 winners! They are Brandon Golob,
who will be attending University of California Berkeley and
Diana Hunt, who will be attending USC! We are very proud
of both of you and all of your 2006 classmates!
The tradition continues…
All of our EAA Scholarship winners to date:
CLASS OF 2001:
Jennifer Abalos (LMU) & Heather Casey (USC)
CLASS OF 2002:
Tai Baird (St. Mary’s College) & Megan Moen (UCLA)
CLASS OF 2003:
Nathan Imperiale (George Washington) & Brad Mielke (NYU)
CLASS OF 2004:
Ashley Kalimada (George Washington) & Thomas Sabin (NYU)
CLASS OF 2005:
Jessica De Filippo (USD) & Deirdre Dolan (Boston University)
CLASS OF 2006:
Brandon Golob (UC Berkeley) and Diana Hunt (USC)
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A L U M N I S W E E T H E A R T S The Class of 1996 says I do…
In the past issues we have starting telling “love stories” about our alumni sweethearts. We all know that you leave SMCHS with a
feeling of family, but the Class of 1996 seems to take that to the next level. We have 36 married alumni couples and there are 10
couples that include at least one spouse from the Class of 1996!
On July 22, 2006, this class will celebrate their Ten Year Reunion at the Westin Hotel ~ South Coast Plaza. Invitations have been
mailed and it promises to be a really great event as the two Reunion Committee Chairs have worked very hard to add a special fun
flair. It just so happens that BOTH of these chairs belong to our Alumni Sweethearts group and we thought it would be fun to
tell a little bit of their love stories along with other 1996 sweethearts. Enjoy these special stories that make you realize why
SMCHS is lik e family and to many, they truly do becom e family!
TRACY (MCCROSKEY) STIEGLER ’96 & JUSTIN STIEGLER ’96
- as told by Tracy Stiegler
Justin and I were the greatest friends in
high school. We always found time to
flirt and even go on a few platonic
dates, as there was always “something”
there. The summer after freshman
year of college (I was at SMU, he at
Ohio State), his parents moved to
Atlanta, so for him to come back to
the OC would be more of an effort. I
love parties, so when I heard he was coming
in town for a visit, I threw him a "Welcome Back to
California, Justin" party. It was there, he asked me on a
date before he went back to Ohio. We went to a party at
Matt Baier's ‘96 house and the rest, as they say, ‘is history.’
Three years of extremely high phone bills (the days
before free long distance cell phones), and a few visits to
Ohio and back to California, we knew it was forever. On
February 11, 2000 Justin worked out the 'secret
mission' with my sorority sisters. He
coordinated with another friend, Brad
Byszewski ‘96 to hang out with me
that night. When the time came for
Brad to pick me up, my sorority sisters
went downstairs to talk with him.
When I got downstairs, I saw my
friends, but not Brad. From around
the corner, Justin surprised me with
two dozen roses and he was dressed in
a suit. He led me to a rental car, and we
proceeded to go to dinner at our favorite restaurant,
Bandera's on PCH. After our great dinner, we went to
Balboa Island, where we went out the very first time in
high school. Rather than walking around the whole
island, we stopped at a bench, and Justin proposed. It
was a blur! We immediately went to my parent’s house,
who actually knew before I did. Turns out Justin flew
in a day earlier and took my parents to dinner to ask for
my hand in marriage. On April 28, 2001 we were married
in a small church in Laguna Hills with a reception in San
Juan Capistrano. We went to Italy on our honeymoon, and
two years later our daughter, Katelyn, was born. We just
celebrated our five year anniversary and are excited for
the years ahead that still await us!
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Stories from
Our 1996 Ten Year R eunion Chairs...
BRIAN MEIHAUS ’96 & MEGAN (STRADER) MEIHAUS
- as told by Brian Meihaus
We met at the SMCHS summer ASB Officer
Retreat in 1995, I was Senior Class President
and Megan was Junior Class President. Since
I was a football player and Megan was a
cheerleader, it was a surprise we didn’t really
know each other before that weekend, but
from day one it was clear that there was
“something special” between us. By the time
the weekend was over, after lots of laughs playing
miniature golf, we both had developed crushes on each other and
from there…the rest is history! We did the typical high school dating
things, like attending school dances and hanging out at Ballpark
Pizza after football games. I graduated and went on to the
University of Notre Dame while Megan remained a dedicated
and loyal “home town honey” as she finished her senior year at
SMCHS. The following year Megan was admitted to the
University of Notre Dame and came to join me in South Bend! We
dated all through college and even when we each decided to study
abroad during different semesters (me in Ireland and Megan on
Semester at Sea), we still remained close through long letters and
expensive phone calls. After college, we moved to
Chicago where we each lived with our Notre
Dame roommates and began our careers. We
both moved back to southern California in
October 2002. I proposed shortly after in
January of 2003 on the top of Deer Valley
Mountain with Megan’s entire family waiting
down at the bottom to celebrate with us! We
were married at Our Lady Queen of Angels
in Newport Beach on October 24, 2003 and
honeymooned in Hawaii. In October 2004, we moved into our
first home together in Irvine. Many are amazed that we made it
through such a long road and ended up together, but we knew,
even when we were only 16, that we were meant to be together.
Everything happens for a reason!
ALUMNI news
STEVE WAGNER ’96 &
STEPHANIE (BURKE) WAGNER ‘96
Steve Wagner and Stephanie Burke, both
1996 Santa Margarita graduates, went their
separate ways after high school graduation. . .
and became cross-town rivals. Steve attended
UCLA as a leading teammate of the UCLA
golf team, while Stephanie enjoyed being a
Delta Gamma at USC and all that the school
had to offer. Their paths crossed again late
freshman year of college and they have been
together since! Steve and Stephanie were
married in July of 2001. They were blessed
with an adorable daughter, Madeleine, in
summer of 2004 and are expecting another
daughter in summer of 2006. Steve and
Stephanie have lived in Ladera Ranch for
four years and enjoy re-uniting with local
fellow SM graduates.
K R I S S Y L U X ’96 & J A M E S L U S T E R ’9 6
Krissy Lux ’96 and James
Luster ’96 will join the very
special group of married alumni
from the Class of 1996 on July
2, 2006 which will make them
the newest addition to this
group and bring our SMCHS
alumni sweethearts to a total
of 36 married couples!
36 COUPLES... AND GROWING!
Michelle (Nann) Barker ‘00 & Jared Barker ‘99
Laura (Baggott) Bender ‘95 & Michael Bender ‘95
Jennifer (Rodarte) Berard ‘95 & Brian Berard ‘95
Lauren (Owens) Bordages ‘97 & Drew Bordages ‘97
Allison (Moffatt) Brennan ‘98 & Daniel Brennan ‘98
Shauna (Hoffman) Carabba ‘95 & Nicholas Carabba ‘95
Meri (Riley) Carrillo ‘96 & Adam Carrillo ‘96
Brennan Couple Jodie (Julian) Cerruti ‘94 & Robb Cerruti ‘93
Erica (Landon) Delperdang ‘96 & Vince Delperdang ‘96
Erin (Smead) Duffy ‘94 & Kevin Duffy ‘93
Adam Dzierzynski ‘93 & Jenna (Zanotti) Dzierzynski ‘95
Elizabeth (Foster) Farris ‘95 & Kristofer Farris ‘95
Erin (Fallon) Finneran ‘94 & Brian Finneran ‘94
Karly (Farris) Foster ‘98 & Mark Foster ‘93
Kelly (Van Meter) Latini ‘95 & Andrea Latini ‘95
Maas Couple
Brandi (Morales) Lopez ‘98 & James Lopez ‘98
Krissy (Lux) Luster ‘96 & James Luster ‘96
Jessica (Baker) Lyle ‘00 & Owen Lyle ‘00
Ashley (Toch) Maas ‘99 & Daniel Maas ‘98
Julie (Morin) McDonald ‘99 & Sean Mc Donald ‘99
Megan (Strader) Meihaus ‘97 & Brian Meihaus ‘96
Katie (Ledingham) Minardi ‘98 & John Minardi ‘98
Nicole (Pierantoni) Munz ‘96 & West Munz ‘95
Lyle Couple
Amanda (Guilford) Murray ‘00 & Lee Murray ‘00
Mary Katherine (Heim) Patterson ‘99 & Rory Patterson ‘98
Shanell (Moffatt) Pierce ‘94 & Jerome Pierce ‘92
Jennifer (Fritz) Redwitz ‘92 & Eric Redwitz ‘92
Lisa (Kneisel) Reightley ‘95 & Ryan Reightley ‘95
Shannon (Redfern) Santoni ‘97 & Timothy Santoni ‘96
Tracy (McCroskey) Stiegler ‘96 & Justin Stiegler ‘96
Megan (McMillan) Stube ‘99 & Jeff Stube ‘92
Stube Couple
Julie (Savant) Sulick ‘93 & Andy Sulick ‘91
Courtenay (Lauer) Taylor ‘98 & Robert M. Taylor ‘96
Tamara (Turnage) Trask ‘91 & Keone Trask ‘91
Jolene (Shurlock) Vartanian ‘96 & Marco Vartanian ‘96
Stephanie (Burke) Wagner ‘96 & Stephen Wagner ‘96
ENGAGED ALUMNI COUPLES
Taylor Couple
Vartanian Couple
Christine Ferraro ‘98 & Jarlath Curran ‘98
Katie Gentner ‘98 & Timothy Sanders ‘98 (July 2006)
Erin Walsh ‘99 & Joshua Farra ‘96 (October 2006)
Are we missing you and your
high school sweetheart?
Please e-mail Alumni@smhs.org and
let us add you to our list.
Also, we’d love to hear your story!
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Out & About
1. Nick Steele ’98 seems to be enjoying
himself as he joins Drew Barrymore in a
print ad for Baskin Robbins selling ice
cream in Korea.
2. Tiare Baird ’03 (Emmanuel College),
Nicole Deblieux ’03 (Boston College) and
Shannon Estrada ’03 (LMU). This photo,
taken at Piccadilly Circus, was from when
the three SM classmates met in London this
past semester while Nicole studied in Bath,
England and Shannon studied in Florence,
Italy and Tiare came to visit them.
3. 23 alumni came together for this great
group photo taken at the 30th birthday
celebration for Patrick Strader ’94 held at
Old World Village in Huntington Beach in
April. Scott McIntosh ’94, Scott Lanni ’93,
Brian Meihaus ’96, Blake Oldfield ’99,
Aaron Maldonado ’94, Mike De Fries ’94,
Eric Krumplitsch ’94, Kris Farris ’95, Kim
(Farris) Berg ’94 and her husband Brian
Berg, Stephen Lanni ’96, Jolene (Shurlock)
Vartanian ’96, Marco Vartanian ’96,
Quincey Trigillo ’97, Meghan (Meihaus)
Van Aarde ’93, Ryan Spillers ’96, Elizabeth
(Foster) Farris ’95, Kelly Farris ’98, Angela
Trigillo ’94, Caroline (Kelly) Gray ’95,
Patrick Strader ’94, Renee (Mc Kay)
Snyder ’95, Megan (Strader) Meihaus ’97,
Heather Riccabona ’93.
4. Four friends from the Class of 1997 are
looking sharp as they reunited at Josh Chai’s
wedding on January 14, 2006. Mark Greco
‘97, Josh Chai ‘97, Jason Walsh ‘97, and
Graham Ruby ‘97.
5. Eagle graduates from several different years
reunited for a fun, yet competitive game of
ultimate Frisbee in June. Doug Ciolli '03,
Conor Barrett '03, David Ciolli '02, Kyle
Curran '05, Kevin Papay '03, Brad Mielke
'03, John Maltese '06. Chris Steele ‘03 also
played, but is not pictured.
6. The Trigillo sisters, Angela ‘94 and
Quincey ‘97 enjoy getting dressed up for
2006 Valentasia.
7. Class of 2005 graduates: Matt Steinbach,
Katie Gau, Diedre Dolan and Michael
Brand played in the Eagle Classic Golf
Marathon in June.
8. Special guest Mickey Mouse joined Brian
Meihaus '96, Megan (Strader) Meihaus '97,
Drew Bordages '97, Lauren (Owens)
Bordages '97, Aaron Maldonado ’94, Dana
and Patrick Strader ’94, Kevin and Caroline
(Kelley) Gray ‘95, Bill and Ashley (Kweder)
Branch '98, for a fun photo at Valentasia
2006, held in February, at Disney’s Grand
California Hotel.
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10. Three SM varsity soccer alumna reunited at the annual Legends Alumni soccer game. Amy
Rodriguez ’05 (USC), Michelle Hull ’04 (Harvard), and Robin Reames ‘04 (Saddleback).
11. Katie Gau ’05 and Jessica Jones ’05 enjoyed a fun afternoon together at the Mothers Club
Annual Fashion Show and Luncheon in May.
12. Several alumni and current SMCHS moms gather together for lunch after one of the
monthly Mothers Club meetings: Anne Harper, Paula McGovern, Michele Papay, Linda
Magarro, Mary Henisey, Donna Petrilli, Janet Holmes, Mary Benkie, Sydney Riccio,
Connie Hull, Annette Helman, Karen Kenny Walsh and Vicki Ramoska.
ALUMNI news
GO EAGLES! Below is the updated football schedule for the 2006 season. We hope to see
many of you at all of the games but be sure to plan on attending Homecoming 2006 on
Friday, October 6, 2006! Also, new this year, purchase season tickets with a special rate for
all alumni! (See order form below.)
CALLING ALL FOOTBALL ALUMNI
Please email your name, grad year, current address, contact phone number (home or cell) and e-mail address to Andrea Aldridge
at AldridgeA@smhs.org so the football office will have your current contact information.
VARSITY FOOTBALL - 2006 SEASON TICKETS ON SALE NOW
• ALL Home Games at Saddleback Community College Stadium.
• $60 Per Season – 6 Game Package**
• Special Rate for Alumni - $50 per season
• Easy to Purchase Options – Cash, Check, Credit Card. Your season ticket purchase directly supports SMCHS and the
SMCHS Football Program.
• Do NOT Hesitate – Act NOW!! We have been very successful each year and expect a sell-out again this year.
2006 Varsity Schedule
Friday, September 1
Friday, September 8
Friday, September 15
Friday, September 29
Friday, October 6
HOME vs. Long Beach Poly **
HOME vs. Poloma Valley **
HOME vs. Dorsey **
Away @ Fountain Valley
HOME vs. Foothill **
Homec oming
HOME vs. Mater Dei **
Away @ Orange Lutheran
Away @ St. John Bosco
HOME vs. Servite **
Senior Night
Friday, October 13
Thursday, October 19
Friday, November 3
Friday, November 10
7:30 PM
7:30 PM
7:30 PM
7:00 PM
7:30 PM
7:30 PM
7:00 PM
7:30 PM
7:30 PM
2006 SEASON TICKET ORDER FORM
Name: ______________________________________
Class of: _____________
Date: _______________
Address: _____________________________________ City: ________________
Zip: ________________
Phone Number: ______________________________
E-mail Address: _________________________________
Please send me ________ set(s) of season tickets @ $ 60 each.
Please send me ________ set(s) of season tickets for ALUMNI @ $50 each.
Total Amount: ________________
Payment Method:
• Check #: ______________________ Made payable to “SMCHS Football.”
• Credit Card (Circle one) VISA, MasterCard or American Express
S a ve t h e
Date:
10.6.06
Credit Card Number: ______________________________________
Exp. Date: ________
Send Payment and Order Form to:
SMCHS Football Office
22062 Antonio Parkway - Rancho Santa Margarita, CA 92688
Tickets will be sent directly to the above address and will go out after August 1, 2006.
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Gift of the Heart Tournament
“W OW ” seems to be an appropriate phrase to describe
this incredible event that brings together hundreds of
alumni and alumni families, current families, coaches
and so many people who make up the “heart” and spirit
of the SMCHS family. The Second Annual Gift of the
Heart Flag Football Tournament was played at Santa
Margarita on Friday, November 25, 2005. The event,
which has been dedicated to Damien Minna ’97, to
help raise money for his on-going rehabilitation after a
spinal cord injury in August 2004, raised about $25,000!
Almost 250 participants played and so many more took
part in the fun day! Congratulations to Team Fantasy
Design for winning the tournament and to all those who
helped to make it such an amazing day. This year was
extra special as Damien was able to be present. To track
Damien’s progress, visit www.damienminna.com. For
information about the 2006 event, contact the SMCHS
Football Office at 949-766-6000, ext. 2205.
Alumni Volleyball Reunion Game
On Friday, May 5, 2006, the Moiso Pavilion was the site
for the Annual SMCHS Boys Volleyball Reunion Game.
Seventeen former SMCHS varsity players participated in
the anticipated event that continues to grow each year.
The evening kicked off with warm-ups and a round robin
tournament of teams mixed with alums and members of the
2006 varsity squad. Then, the alumni team faced off against
the varsity team in a final match. The alumni team won the
first game, but the current varsity players took the second
game. Both teams decided that the evening would end in a
tie with a rematch next year! Afterwards, everyone headed to
BallPark Pizza for dinner and socializing. As always, the event
was a great reunion for alumni and their families. Notice to
all Boys Volleyball Alumni: Be sure to mark your calendar
for this annual event for Mother’s Day weekend in May 2007!
Here is a list of the alums who participated:
Ruben Pranata ‘95
Ryan Wesierski ‘95
Brian Meihaus ‘96
Justin DeBlasio ‘97
Adam Breault ‘98
Marcus Skacel ‘98
Steve Modry ‘02
Kevin Wolett ‘02
Brendan Crafts ‘03
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Nick Kolodziej ‘03
Patrick Eaton ‘04
Jeff English ‘04
Spencer Moran ‘04
Mike Runkle ‘04
Paul Miszkowicz ‘05
Rich Shaw ‘05
Jordan Smith ‘05
Softball Alumni – Mark your Calendars
The Second Annual Softball Faculty-Alumni Game will take place on
Saturday, February 17, 2007 from 10 a.m. until noon so be sure to
mark your calendars! We are looking for interested alumni softball
players to come out and "show off" your talents against the varsity
squad. T-shirts will be provided to all participants and a barbeque
will follow the game. If you have any questions, call Coach
John Fitzpatrick at 949-766-6023.
ALUMNI news
Calling All Dance Team Alumnae!
The Dance Team Alumnae are forming an
Alumnae Group. We will have a planning meeting
in mid-August to get the group going. Our
purpose is to reconnect SM Dancers from across
the years and also support the current Dance
Team. Ideas include: a summer get-together
for alumnae & their parents, as well as current
dancers & their parents, sponsoring a basket
for the Spring Concert, and future alumnae
get-togethers to reconnect with other dancers,
just to name a few. If interested please contact
Laurie Park'01 at lpark@law.tulane.edu
written by Brooke Barbee ‘99
After seven years away, walking through the front
gates of Santa Margarita inspired a bit of déjà vu,
as I returned in May for the dance concert. I had
spent countless hours in the Dome and walking
in that night took me back. Jazmine Armijo ’00
and I went to see how the dance program has
developed since we left.
When I was at SMCHS, we had a great dance
team. The program was relatively new with Ms.
Wooley as director but as the concert started, I
realized how much she and Tracy Vosper have
done for dance. The girls are amazing! After the
second dance, Jazmine and I looked at each other
realizing we would not make the team now. They
are good! There are many dancers involved in the
IB dance program as well, which Ms. Wooley and
Santa Margarita helped establish. Their beautiful
choreography showcased the breadth of dance
education today available at our alma mater.
When I was competing with dance, we were often
jealous and fearful of certain powerhouse schools
that always excelled and won. Santa Margarita is
one of those schools now. I am very proud of the
contributions I made to the dance program, but
the sweat and tears of hundreds of dancers have
made the dance team the brilliant success it is
today. I cannot wait to see next year’s concert!
SAVE THE DATE FOR FUTURE EVENTS
SMCHS Homecoming - Friday, October 6, 2006 at 7:30 pm
Boys Soccer Annual Alumni Game - Friday, December 22, 2006 at Noon
Girls Soccer Annual Alumni Game - TBA
Valentasia 2007 – Saturday, February 10, 2007
Softball Faculty/Alumni Game - Saturday February 17, 2007 at 10 am
Boys Volleyball Annual Alumni Game - Friday, May 11, 2007 at 6:00 pm
Mothers Club Fashion Show - TBA
2006 Eagle Classic Golf Marathon - Tuesday, June 5, 2007
Class of 2002 Five Year Reunion - Saturday, July 14, 2007
Class of 1997 Ten Year Reunion - Saturday, July 28, 2007
For more information on upcoming events, be sure to visit www.smhs.org
Past vs. Present
Girls Soccer Reunion
The annual Girls Soccer Alumni/Varsity
Game was held on December 21, 2005 on
the SMCHS soccer field. The event
brought together 20 alumni soccer players
who challenged the current varsity team.
The game was exciting with the lead
changing several times and it was a close
friendly game! The rules were loosened just
a bit, with open substitution and
possibly even more than 11 players on the
field at a time now and then! The most
important thing – everyone had a great
time! Be sure to join us again in December
for this fun annual event.
Check our website in the fall www.smhs.org
for the exact date. See you then!
The SMCHS Alumni
Office wants your
photos! Anytime you get
together with other
alums, please send or
e-mail your photos and
tell us:
Who?
What?
When?
Where?
Why?
Are you planning a
reunion with the Club,
Activity or Sport you
were involved with at
SMCHS? Let the
Alumni Office help you!
Contact the Alumni
Coordinator, Michele
Papay, at
949-766-6000 ext. 1511
or alumni@smhs.org.
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CLASS
OF
1991
Kathleen (Fallon) Boyle ’91 was married to
Mater Dei alum, David Boyle ’90 on April
9, 2005. Many Santa Margarita Eagles and
Mater Dei Monarchs celebrated with the
happy couple at their Nuptial Mass and
reception in Dana Point. SM alumni
wedding party members included: matron
of honor, Erin (Fallon) Finneran ’94,
Jennifer (Kleppe) Lester ’91 and Brian Finneran ’94. Kathleen
and David live in Irvine and hope to start a family soon.
Lisa M. Valle ’91 graduated from a residency in obstetrics and
gynecology from the University of California, San Francisco - Fresno
Medical Education Program in June 2005, “after many years of
school.” Lisa practices at an office in Anaheim Hills and delivers
babies and performs surgery at St. Joseph's Hospital of Orange
and Anaheim Memorial Medical Center. She happily resides in
Newport Beach.
CLASS
OF
1992
Erika (Blinn) Geisler '92 was married on April 2, 2005 to William
Geisler. The couple honeymooned in Eastern Europe, Turkey, Egypt,
Cyprus, Greece and Italy for one month. They welcomed a beautiful
daughter, Olivia Belle Geisler, on May 3, 2006. The couple lives in
Colorado and Erika is a practicing clinical psychologist in
Fort Collins.
CLASS
OF
1993
Michelle Ahumada-Brown ’93 is an optometrist
practicing in Dana Point at Ocean Ranch
Optometry. Michelle and her husband, Jason, live
in San Juan Capistrano with their two children,
Burke, born February 2004 and Alessia, born
August 2005. The photo shows Burke and Alessia
with their grandfather, Michael Ahumada, on the
day before his retirement.
Mark Foster ’93 and Karly (Farris) Foster ’98 welcomed their new
son, Griffin, on January 18, 2006. See Karly’s update on page 38 for
a photo and more information.
Joshua Soneson ’93 has been busy with school and received his
bachelor of science degree in physics from Cal State Fullerton in
2000, his masters of science in applied mathematics from the
University of Arizona in 2002 and his Ph.D in applied mathematics,
also from the University of Arizona in 2005. He also has been busy
with his personal life, as he is getting married on October 7, 2006
to Subok Park, who he met in graduate school in Tucson, Arizona.
Joshua enjoys all kinds of outdoor activities especially running,
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biking and mountaineering. He is currently working at the Food and
Drug Administration in Rockville, Maryland as a postdoctoral fellow
where his job is to model high-intensity focused ultrasound devices,
which are used for noninvasive tumor ablation and deep bleeder
coagulation, to ensure the devices' safety and efficacy.
CLASS
OF
1994
Paul Ferguson '94, Captain, United States Air Force, is currently
deployed in support of Operations Enduring Freedom & Iraqi Freedom.
Julia (Cronin) Holt '94 and her husband, Kevin
Holt, will celebrate their third wedding
anniversary this summer. The couple was
married on July 5, 2003 at St. Monica Catholic
Church in Santa Monica, California and the
wedding and reception were featured on the Style
Network's television show, Whose Wedding is it
Anyway? Members of the bridal party included:
Amanda (Heim) Einhorn '94, Laura
(Whittington) Madlock '94 and the bride's brothers, Jeff Cronin
'99 and Greg Cronin '03. Laura Madlock's two daughters, Kaleigh
and Taylor, served as flower girls. Patrick Strader '94 served as a
reader for the ceremony. The couple honeymooned in Amalfi and
Florence, Italy and currently resides in Los Angeles. Julia is a trial
attorney and Kevin develops and produces marketing events and
tours for the automobile industry.
Kristen Koenig ’94 teaches elementary
school and loves working with younger
children. She is living in San Diego, where in
addition to teaching, she is also a DJ. "Kiki's"
greatest passion is her DJ career. She spins at
various clubs in the area three to four times a
week and also at weddings, school dances and
home parties. She has traveled around the
United States "spinning." All of the above
keeps her very busy but she still manages to run half and full marathons.
Mike Moodian ’94 is currently completing his second year of
doctoral studies in organizational leadership
at Pepperdine University in California. An
article that he co-authored, “21st Century
Leadership and Its Intersection with
Organizational Culture,” was recently
published in Scholar and Educator: The
Journal of Educators and Scholars. A second
article, “Lessons of Optimum Leadership
from Small-City Mayors,” was published in the Business Research
Yearbook: Global Business Perspectives. In March, the provost
of Pepperdine awarded Mike with a grant to research spirituality and
intercultural sensitivity. Mike also works as a marketing manager for
KRh Thermal Systems in Irvine, California.
ALUMNI news
Kate (Elftmann) Rader '94 and her
husband, Jeff, wanted to let you know
about their adorable new additions:
Identical twin girls, Lauren Noelle and
Caroline Lane, were born on January 24,
2006 at 9:56 p.m. and 9:57 p.m. in
Newport Beach, California. In the photo,
Jeff is holding Lauren and Kate is holding Caroline. Everyone is doing
well and needless to say, Kate is staying busy!
Jennifer (Pauli) Sillitto ’94 and her husband,
Brian, currently live in Columbus, Georgia.
Jennifer moved to Columbus after graduating
from Southern Methodist University in 1998.
She met her husband while working as a
television anchor and reporter at a CBS
affiliate in Columbus. After tying the knot,
Brian and Jennifer had the opportunity to host
a morning television newscast together for a
couple of years before they had their first
child, Isabel, on August 30, 2004. Jennifer is enjoying her time as
a stay-at-home mom and editor of a new local women’s magazine.
She also serves on the executive committee of the Junior League
of Columbus. Jennifer, Brian and Isabel spent Easter 2006 with
Jennifer’s parents, who have retired and live in the mountain
community of Hendersonville, North Carolina.
CLASS
OF
1995
Hadley Blinn '95 will be married on September 30, 2006 to David
Iacovelli. She has a business as a professional horse trainer and riding
instructor in Windsor, Colorado. Hadley and her sister, Erika
(Blinn) Geisler ’92 live only blocks away from each other. Hadley
and David recently traveled with Erika and her husband, William,
to Egypt, Turkey, Greece and Cyprus.
Brandon Park ’95 has joined the Army in hopes of becoming an
Army Scout. Graduation from Ft. Knox was June 15, 2006 and
Brandon is currently stationed at Fort Knox, Kentucky. He is a
member of the Cavalry Scouts; the front men who are sent out to
see what’s ahead in enemy territory. Brandon is scheduled to deploy
to Afghanistan in December. Brandon would love to hear from you
and receive mail during mail call. Contact the Alumni Office to get
Brandon’s e-mail and mailing address!
CLASS
OF
1996
Christina (Anderson) De Roo ’96
attended the University of California
Santa Barbara but then went on to
graduate from Cal State Fullerton,
where she also earned her teaching
credential. Currently, she teaches adult
education for the Capistrano Unified
School District. Chrissy married her husband, Fred De Roo, in 2004
and her daughter, Brooklyn, was born in January 2005.
Amanda McDorman '96 graduated from USC with a bachelor’s
degree in English. Amanda lives in New York City and is currently
working for The Michael J. Fox Foundation. She leads the "Team
Fox" campaign helping individuals and organizations plan community
fundraising events to raise funds and awareness for Parkinson's
disease research.
Lawrence Morrisroe ’96 is living in San Jose, California and
continues to work for Yahoo, where he has been for the last six years.
Lawrence and his wife, Jenn, enjoy participating in triathlons in their
free time.
CLASS
OF
1997
Diego A. Covarrubias ‘97 earned his bachelor
of science degree in biology from UCSD in
2001 and his medical doctorate degree from
the Universidad Central del Caribe, Puerto Rico
in 2005. Diego is now working in a residency
program in diagnostic radiology, with the goal
of becoming an interventional radiologist,
through New York Medical College and SUNY
at various hospitals in Manhattan and Brooklyn.
Diego married Ashley Rodden in May 2005.
Ashley and Diego met at UCSD and she stuck with him through four
great, but long years of medical school spent studying (and surfing)
in Puerto Rico. She now works for HBO in the media relations
department handling publicity for such shows as The Sopranos and
Curb Your Enthusiasm, after four years at CNN's Larry King Live.
The couple is living and working in Manhattan, enjoying the city,
but still surfing and Diego says, “Long Island actually has some decent
waves.” The couple’s wedding was blessed not only by the presence of
his siblings, Naisha Covarrubias ’98, Gabriel Covarrubias ’01 and
Mariel Covarrubias ’02, who were in the wedding, but also by
friends, Dan Deen ‘97 and Gregg Joyce ’97, who served as groomsmen.
Ron Zakaria ’97, who also attended UCSD with Diego, was another
groomsman and Ron’s brother, Roland Zakaria ‘96, was also present
at the wedding. Diego says, “It was a great time and the honeymoon
in Fiji wasn't too bad either!”
Maggie Fisher ’97 graduated from UC Irvine in
2002 with a master’s degree in teaching. She taught
fourth grade at Barcelona Hills Elementary in
Mission Viejo for three years. Maggie is currently
teaching third grade at Wagon Wheel Elementary
in Trabuco Canyon.
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Nick Mauro ‘97 graduated from Boston College in 2001 and took
a job with an advertising agency in San Diego where he worked for
four years. During that time, he was transferred to Austin, Texas and
met his fiancée, Katharina, who is from Germany. This Easter, Nick
and Katharina became officially engaged and will wed in the summer
of 2007. Recently they moved to Cabo San Lucas, Mexico to run a
high end furniture store called Treasures, headquartered out of San
Diego. They bought a house near the beach, enjoy living in Mexico,
for now, and have picked up quite a bit of Spanish.
Zachary Mueting ’97 is currently attending Cal Poly Pomona for his
master’s degree in landscape architecture. It is
a three year program and he will graduate in
June 2008. He finished his undergraduate
degrees in computer science and information
technology management, while living in
Colorado. Before attending a university full
time, Zachary traveled Europe extensively.
There he met a lovely lady, Alison Nero,
whom he traveled with until she had to return home. Zachary
returned home to the United States to meet up with her and travel
across the country looking at different universities. Somewhere along
the way, they both fell in love and have never stopped traveling
together. After living in Maine and Colorado, they settled in Dana
Point, California and will be married on July 22, 2006. Shortly after
the wedding, they will return to where they first met, Rome, Italy
and spend the rest of the summer on their honeymoon.
Gabriela (Melendez) Roemhildt ’97 has been
leading an interesting life for the past few years.
Since leaving her teaching position in 2002 at
SMCHS, Gabriela got married and moved to
Naples, Italy. She and her husband, Mark, who
is a Lieutenant Commander in the US Navy,
lived there for two years. Their daughter, Raina
Elisabeth, now 18-months-old, was born in
California, while they were in between tours. Gabriela and Mark
moved to Sasebo, Japan in January 2005 and were there until just
recently. Their next move is to Hawaii where Mark will be stationed
at Pearl Harbor. Life has been a whirlwind for them with all of the
homes, traveling and having a baby! Gabriela and Mark enjoy moving
to new areas but they are anxious to settle down one day.
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OF
1998
Brianne “Breezy” (Wedertz) Burke
’98 and her husband of four years, DJ,
have just purchased a home in Rancho
Santa Margarita. Brianne says it's
wonderful to be back after eight years
and is enjoying rediscovering the area,
as it has changed so much since her
high school years. Their son, Tanner,
who is three-years-old, will be starting preschool next year at St.
Mary's in Aliso Viejo. Brianne is so excited to see Tanner grow and
looks forward to his high school days at SMCHS someday (and then
onto USC, of course!). She is enjoying her time as a mom and wife
and they look forward to expanding their family soon.
Mark Fontes ’98 is wrapping up over two years
as the anchor at cable network, Wealth TV. His
newscast, Wealth International News, airs live,
twice each weekday, across the country. Mark also
writes for a women's basketball website, NWBL.com,
and has interviewed many WNBA greats like Becky
Hammon, Ruth Riley and others. Mark graduated
cum laude from St. John's University in New York
in May 2002, then spent a year as a field reporter for KTRV in Boise,
Idaho. He's making plans to return to the east coast during 2006.
Karly (Farris) Foster ’98 and Mark Foster
’93 welcomed their second child, Griffin, who
was born on January 18, 2006 and weighed 7
pounds 6 ounces. Molly, almost two-years-old,
is a great big sister and loves having her new
brother, Griffin, as part of the family!
Geoff Huston ’98 graduated from UC
Berkeley but has returned home to southern California. Geoff is
currently studying for his real estate broker’s license.
Katie (Ledingham) Minardi ‘98 and John Minardi ‘98 were united
in marriage on March 25, 2006 at St. Edward’s Catholic Church in
Dana Point. The couple was honored to have Fr. Dave Dwyer, John’s
team priest from the University of Colorado, Boulder, fly in from
New York to preside over their beautiful ceremony. Kate Toman ‘98
was the wonderful maid of honor who also flew in from the east coast
for the big day. SM wedding party alumni included bridesmaids:
Christen Herold ‘98 and Katie Gentner ‘98 and groomsmen:
Rewdy Holstein ‘98, Shaun Jackson ‘98, Jim Lopez ‘98
and Rick Hagmann ‘91. John Schweitzer ‘98 was a
groomsman as well; however he was not able to attend
because he is currently serving our country in Iraq. There
were over 70 alumni and alumni parents in attendance! After
an amazing reception at the Laguna Cliffs Marriott where
the bride and groom and guests danced the night away, Katie
and John honeymooned in breathtaking Moorea and Bora
Bora, Tahiti. The newlyweds live in Rancho Santa Margarita
and love married life!
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Paul Morrisroe ’98 was transferred from Florence, Italy to Madrid,
Spain, where he opened a new office for the
company that he has been working for over the
past three years. He enjoys traveling through
Europe and sometimes catches up with other
SMCHS alums. During the final weekend of
the winter Olympics, Paul met up with Brandon
Rudak ’98 and SM former student Catherine
Meeker. He also enjoyed the Oktoberfest in
Germany last year, as is obvious by this photo!
Lt(jg) Bill Pollak ’98, United States Navy, will leave the USS
Howard in San Diego this summer to take a job as the Admiral's
aide in Bahrain, which will afford him long days and a lot of
challenges, travel and opportunity.
Paul Restelli '98 graduated from Cal State Fullerton with a bachelor
of arts majoring in business administration, with an emphasis in
marketing. Paul is currently working in the financial services industry
for Downey Savings and Loan.
Brandon Rudat ’98 could be seen each night on television during
the winter Olympics. Brandon is a sportscaster for NBC and was
featured on the show, The Olympic Zone, which was broadcasted
during the Olympics from Torino, Italy.
Stacey Santefort '98 and Brian Stuck became
engaged in April 2005. Stacey graduated from
Loyola Marymount University and Brian from
the University of Notre Dame. The couple met
on a blind date set up by family and friends.
Their wedding will take place in August 2006
at the Ritz Carlton, Laguna Niguel.
Ethel (Tatlonghari) Spotts '98 and her husband, Neil, were married
in May 2002. The couple has a beautiful two-and-half-year-old
daughter named Benna Marie Spotts. Ethel and Neil met at Cal State
Fullerton and now live in Aliso Viejo. Neil has worked for American
Drug Pharmaceuticals for the past two years and Ethel works at
Mission Regional Hospital.
Nicholas Suhr ’98 graduated with
honors from the United States Military
Academy at West Point in 2002. He
was promoted to Captain in the United
States Army in November 2005.
Nicholas was awarded the Bronze Star
for valor, during his 15-month tour of
duty in Iraq, that ended in March
2005. Nicholas is currently stationed at Schofield Barracks in Oahu,
Hawaii where he enjoys his work as a battalion maintenance officer
with the 25th Infantry.
CLASS
OF
1999
Jared Barker ’99 graduated from Cal State San Marcos in December
2003 with a bachelor of arts with a major in history and a minor in
business. He currently works as a territory manager for Mohawk
Industries. Jared is married to Michelle (Nann) Barker ’00 and
the couple lives in Ladera Ranch.
Lindsay (Martin) Boyle '99 graduated from the
University of Colorado, Boulder in 2004 with a
bachelor of arts in religious studies. She met her
husband, John, while attending college and they
have been married since May 2005. John is the
director of communications at Calvary Bible
Church in Boulder and Lindsay works as an
account representative at Medtronic Navigation
in Louisville. Lindsay is also on the volunteer
youth staff at their church, where she works as a
mentor for high school girls. Lindsay and John live in Boulder and
enjoy spending time in the mountains skiing and snowboarding,
fishing and mountain bike riding. She misses California and her
family, but other than that, life's great!
Megan Cunha ‘99 graduated from
the University of Utah – again! She
graduated with a bachelor of arts in
mass communication: public
relations in 2003, then with a
certificate in conflict resolution:
mediation and facilitation in 2004
and she just completed her master’s
degree of education in higher education: leadership and policy on
May 5, 2006. Megan’s family, including her sister, Brianna Cunha
’05, and close family friend, 2nd Lt. Will Watson ‘99, USAF,
attended the ceremony in Salt Lake City, Utah. Megan is currently
residing in Orange County and actively pursuing her job search in
the field of mediation, divorce child custody and victim offender
restoration, which is her passion!
Stephanie Lynne Kanda ’99 was married to Emanuel Pasternack
from San Diego on March 25, 2006. Tara Brown ’00 was the maid
of honor and the bridesmaids included
SM alums: AnnMarie Lavoie ’99 and
Christina Leu ’99. Also, Andrew Kanda
’97 was one of the groomsmen. Both
Stephanie and her husband are 2003
graduates of Cal Poly, San Luis Obispo
School of Business. Stephanie is currently
a senior financial analyst with Toyota
Motor Corporation and Emanuel is an assistant manager at Wells
Fargo Financial. The couple honeymooned in Whistler, Canada and
they now reside in Torrance.
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Erin (Zeitler) Meserve ’99 and her
husband, Broc, welcomed their beautiful
baby daughter, Michaela Margaret, on
December 5, 2005.
James P. Rankin ‘99 is attending Chapman
University and will graduate in the summer of
2007 with a degree in criminal justice. James is
also considering joining the Army National Guard
as a Second Lieutenant and specializing in military
intelligence, while pursuing his master’s degree in
intelligence. He is engaged to Stacy McTier and
although they do not have a specific date, they are
thinking of getting married in the summer of 2007.
CLASS
OF
2000
Michelle (Nann) Barker ’00 graduated from the University of San
Diego in May 2004 with a bachelor of arts in diversified liberal art
and also with a mild/moderate education specialist teaching
credential. Michelle works for Tustin Unified School District at a
middle school, as a special education teacher. Michelle is married
to Jared Barker ’99 and the couple lives in Ladera Ranch.
Ryan Campeau ’00 graduated from Saint Mary’s College in 2004.
He has been working as a physical therapy aid at a clinic in Marin
County for two years. Ryan will begin Western University Graduate
School in September for his doctorate degree in physical therapy.
Ryan lives with fellow SMCHS classmate Matt Garwin ‘00.
CLASS
OF
2001
Jenny Anderson ‘01 accepted a full athletic scholarship for soccer
to Clemson University in South Carolina. She graduated in 2004
and is currently in graduate school at Kansas University. Jenny will
be married to her fiancé, Andrew Hammond, on July 14, 2006 at
Rancho Las Lomas in Silverado, California.
Erin Campeau ’01 graduated from the University of Arizona in
December 2005. Erin is currently in Management Training with
Enterprise Rent a Car in Newport Beach. She is living with SMCHS
classmates Natalie Lawrence ’01 and Amanda Rayes ‘01.
Ashley Crabtree ’01 graduated on May 28, 2006 from the College
of Communications at California State University, Fullerton, with a
bachelor of arts in public relations. She was recently presented with
the special Chairs Award for Exceptional Service to the Department
of Communications. Ashley is currently interning at a boutique
public relations agency in Rancho Santa Margarita called Gonzo
Communications, where she will begin a full time position after
graduation. Last summer, Ashley traveled to Australia for one month
and visited Sydney, Melbourne, Cairns, Byron Bay, Frasier Island and
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the Whitsunday Islands as part of a nonprofit organization that sends
volunteers around the world to help with conservation issues. She
thought Australia was amazing and beautiful and she can’t wait to
visit again. This summer, Ashley hopes to visit Mexico or Hawaii.
Andrew Hagstrom ’01 graduated from the University of Arizona in
December 2005 with a bachelor of science in social sciences with an
emphasis on regional development. While attending the university,
Andrew was on the dean’s list for two semesters. After graduation,
he is planning on traveling abroad for two months.
Kristen Lynch '01 graduated from Princeton University in May 2005
with a bachelor's degree in history. Kristen then accepted a two-year
fellowship with the United States Golf Association as a grants
program associate.
Kyle Monin ’01 graduated from Chapman University in 2005 with
his bachelor of arts in Business. He is currently the assistant manager
for Bank of America at the local Plano Trabuco branch (in Rancho
Santa Margarita) in Albertsons.
Megan Morrisroe ’01 graduated from the University of San Diego
in May 2005. Right after graduation she went to Guadalajara,
Mexico for six weeks where she volunteered at an orphanage, while
also taking a class. She is now working as an account executive for
a wholesale mortgage lender based in San Diego with her territory
being Orange County.
Steven Murray ‘01 graduated from Southern Illinois University
on May 13, 2006 with a bachelor of arts degree in cinema and
photography with an emphasis in cinematography. Steven enjoyed
his college experience in southern Illinois but is glad to be back in
California where he and his fiancée, Megan Yackle, will be married
on July 15, 2006.
Naveen Poonian ’01 graduated cum laude from the Marshall School
of Business at USC in May 2005 with a double major in business
finance and marketing. He made the dean’s list in 2003, 2004 and
2005. Naveen is currently employed at iBASEt as a financial analyst.
Katie (Katherine) Pugh ‘01 graduated from Villanova University in
May 2005 with a bachelor of arts in art history. She is currently living
in New York City and recently finished her first year of graduate work
in museum studies at New York University. Katie is working part
time at ArtInfo.com, as well as interning at the Museum of Modern
Art in the corporate relations division of the development department.
Sara (Stewart) Sullivan ’01 was married to Michael Sullivan on
February 18, 2006 at the Waikoloa Hilton in Hawaii. The wedding
was held in the chapel on the beach at sunset with immediate family
and friends attending. The Maid of Honor was Kim Stewart ‘00 and
Michelle Stewart ’98 was one of the bridesmaids. Sara and Michael
honeymooned on a Caribbean cruise.
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CLASS
OF
2002
Courtney Birck ’02 graduated from Southern
Methodist University on May 20, 2006 with a
bachelor of arts degree majoring in corporate
communications and public affairs, with a
minor in Spanish. While attending SMU, she
was on the executive board of the Alpha Chi
Omega sorority and was also a writer for the
college newspaper. Courtney also spent six
weeks studying in London last summer and did
an internship for Michael Burns & Assoc. in Dallas during her final
semester at SMU. Courtney has joined Spaeth Communications as
an associate and will be living in Dallas. Courtney is pictured with
her sister, Caitlin Birck ‘08.
Kristin Gatfield '02 completed her studies in March 2006 and
graduated from UCLA with a double major in political science
and communications. Kristin will be attending USC Law School
in the fall.
Katy Gorelick ‘02 is completing her last year of culinary arts study
at the Art Institute of Orange County. She recently worked for three
days with Wolfgang Puck in preparation for the Academy Awards
Governor's Ball dinner in Hollywood. Her design work will be
featured in an upcoming issue of Bon Appetit Magazine highlighting
"Upcoming Talents." Her company, New Elements Catering, is very
busy with functions throughout Orange County.
Lucy Hiskett ’02 was the Valedictorian for the School of Education
at USC for the graduating class of 2006. She was also named to the
National Dean's List, graduated summa cum laude, was Greek
Student of the Year 2006, a member of Phi Kappa Phi Honor Society,
Golden Key Honor Society, and Alpha Lambda Delta Honor Society
and received the USC Leadership Scholarship, USC Dean's
Scholarship and Delta Delta Delta Scholarship. Lucy will be teaching
at St. John's Episcopal School in Rancho Santa Margarita in the fall
and is very excited about her new job!
Alex Huston ’02 graduated with an associate of arts degree from
Saddleback College and then joined the Army Rangers. He recently
returned from Afghanistan to do further training in Tacoma,
Washington, where he is currently stationed. Alex’s family asked that
you please keep him in your prayers as he will be deployed again in
September 2006.
Matthew Kaddatz ’02 graduated cum laude from Westmont College
on May 6, 2006 with a bachelor of science degree, where he double
majored in computer science and religious studies. Matthew will be
working for three months on the island of Maui, Hawaii and then
starting in September he will be working in property management in
Baja California, Mexico for the
Waterfront Development Company.
Christina Kendrick ‘02 is currently
completing her first year of medical
school in the UCR/UCLA Thomas
Haider Program in biomedical
sciences, where she is one of only 24
students selected for this accelerated
program. Christina is also an active participant in the student-run
health clinic which provides medical care to the homeless population
of Riverside. On the weekends, she teaches the SAT classes for high
school students and proctors practice exams for SAT, LSAT and
MCAT students. Christina also finds time to take care of her puppy,
Romeo, who keeps her sane! Christina’s family joined her for the
white coat ceremony at UCLA last August.
Christina Russell ’02 graduated from UCLA this year with a
bachelor of science in history and political science, with an emphasis
on international relations. As a member of the group, Students for
International Change, she will travel to Tanzania this summer for over
eight weeks to help with HIV/AIDS education.
CLASS
OF
2003
Amanda Dolan ’03 recently completed her third year at San Francisco
State University and will graduate next year with a degree in Theater
Arts. She continues to perform in shows, most recently in a series of
One Acts, directed by the head of the theater department. In addition
to this, Amanda was chosen to originate a role in a One Act written
by the director, with original music that she collaborated on. She is
planning on studying at Oxford over the summer, through the British
American Dramatic Academy. Amanda spent last summer studying at
the American Conservatory of Theater in San Francisco. After college,
Amanda plans on pursuing graduate school.
Meghan Grizzle '03 is a rising senior at Harvard, where she will
receive both a bachelor’s and a master’s degree in linguistics next year.
She is the president of Harvard Right to Life, on the executive board
of the Harvard Republican Club, a mentor to third-to-fifth grade girls
and a Bible Study leader. Despite, or perhaps because of, Harvard's
reputation as the "Kremlin on the Charles," she enjoys engaging in
political dialogue at just about every waking moment. She also takes
every opportunity she gets to travel and has recently been to
Singapore, Malaysia, Italy, France, Germany, and Spain, in addition
to studying in Portugal for a summer. This summer Meghan will be a
research intern at The Heritage Foundation in Washington, D.C. and
will be doing thesis research in Hawaii.
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ALUMNI news
Jennifer Hebets ’03 completed her junior year at
George Washington University in Washington, D.C.
and recently spent a semester abroad in Bolivia.
Studying with the School for International Training
based in Cochabamba, Bolivia, Jennifer was engaged
in four months of studies dealing with themes
of Bolivian culture, politics, economics and
international development, as well as intensive
language studies. Much of the coursework involved
ethnographic field work and direct interaction with the people of
Bolivia, in order to gain a more realistic sense of the social and political
indigenous movements presently affecting the country. Throughout
the semester she also travelled with the program to various parts of the
country including the world's highest capital city, La Paz; the world's
highest navigable lake, Lake Titicaca; the colonial silver mining capital,
Potosí; and the Río Mamoré in the Amazonian river basin. During
her time in Bolivia, Jennifer also spent a period of time living with
a rural family in the remote province of Mizque. Recently, she has
completed a month-long anthropological study of revival of traditional
Aymaran textiles and ceramics as a means for sustainable development
on the Isla del Sol in Lake Titicaca.
Vanessa Rodriguez ’03 was hired by the USC School of Architecture's
Office of Advancement and put in charge of the Guild's Silent
Auction and Benefit Dinner. The event, which was held in May,
had Vanessa soliciting donations from celebrities and also sketches
from prize winning architects. Vanessa said she had come a long
way from soliciting for the MUN International Dinner prizes.
CLASS
OF
2004
Mallory Campeau ‘04 recently finished her second year at Saint
Mary’s College in northern California. She will be spending the
first semester of her junior year in Rome this fall.
Inge Hergenrather ‘04 just completed her sophomore year at USC
in the Marshall School of Business. Last year she pledged Alpha Delta
Pi and is now living in the sorority house. She has a job on campus
working for the USC Athletic Department. This summer, Inge will
be a counselor at a Christian camp near Spokane, Washington. Inge’s
parents are looking forward to attending the USC/OSU football
games over the next four years since Inge’s sister, Megan
Hergenrather ’06 will be attending Oregon State University
and each of them is attending one of their parent’s alma maters.
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Anne Markel ’04 is currently attending Loyola Marymount
University in Los Angeles and has devoted a good part of her
collegiate time doing service. Last summer Anne flew to Lourdes,
France with the Knights of Malta. She spent ten days living in the
hospital assisting with the sick and disabled. During her spring break
in April 2006, Anne traveled with other LMU students to Mexico
working in a small village caring for, reading, playing and teaching
religion to poor
children. In May
2006 she traveled
to New Orleans
with Bishop
Dominic Luong
from the Diocese of
Orange to view the
Hurricane Katrina
devastation and
meet with high school students, encouraging them to work within
their communities helping the elderly. On June 24, 2006 Anne will
return along with her newly founded group Pilgrims for H.O.P.E.
(Helping Other People Excel) which will include other high school
and college students, including her brother, James Markel ’06. Anne,
also with her brother James, will return to Lourdes, France in August
to again assist the sick with the Knights of Malta. Anne is pictured
second from the right in the above photo.
Alek Ramoska ’04 has just
completed his sophomore year at the
University of Colorado, Boulder. He
is continuing to pursue his major in
integrative physiology and plans to
minor in business. Highlights for the
year included a fabulous trip with the
Snowboard Club to Whistler Resort in Canada, night boarding at
Loveland Pass and rock climbing the Flat Irons.
Mark Restelli '04 was awarded a full scholarship
to Cal Poly San Luis Obispo to play football. After
red-shirting his freshman year, Mark earned a
starting position on defense playing "rover"
linebacker. He had an outstanding year setting a
Cal Poly freshman football record with 83 tackles
which helped Cal Poly football to a school best
ever #6 national ranking. Mark is also excelling in
the classroom in his major of agricultural business.
CLASS
OF
2005
Deirdre Dolan ’05 loves Boston University! Although the winter was
tough, she wouldn't change anything for the world. She's working
in the Boston University Admissions Office as an admissions
ambassador and a president’s host (tour guide). She's also involved in
student government and joined the Gamma Phi Beta sorority. Deirdre
has been elected to serve on the All-Sorority Panhellenic Council for
next year and she is extremely honored to have this position. This
summer she will be on a six-week abroad program in London with
the College of General Studies. Deirdre has made amazing friends
in Boston and is so happy.
ALUMNI news
Bridgette Hertel ’05 will be a Trojan in the fall. Bridgette's
major at USC will be in English (creative writing) and she will
be in the College of Letters, Arts and Sciences. Bridgette is
planning to become a teacher.
Remembering Sarah De Mille ‘05
Kurt Huston ’05 is currently a sophomore at Loyola
Marymount University in Los Angeles, majoring in accounting.
Danielle Lachance ’05 recently joined the re-election
campaign for California Senator Feinstein as an intern.
Beth Palkovic ‘05 is attending USC and is currently an intern
at NBC news and is also writing for the Daily Trojan.
Lindsay Palmer ‘05 attends Arizona State University in Tempe,
Arizona. Because of her love for children, Lindsay is majoring in
early childhood education and wants to teach kindergarten, first
or second grade. Lindsay recently had the opportunity to
student teach in a kindergarten class and loved it!
Adam Stout ‘ 05 is attending Marquette University and is part
of the student government and is also producing a TV show
on campus. Adam hopes to teach in the future.
Jennifer Yanni ‘05 is attending the University of California
Irvine where she recently was the assistant moderator of the
Chinese Cabinet simulation at the UCI MUN Conference.
Jennifer has been offered an internship in Washington, D.C.
at the Women's National Democratic Club.
CLASS
OF
2006
The Class of 2006 certainly left their mark at SMCHS, as all of
the other classes have in the past. We look forward to receiving
updates from our newest class of alumni and all Santa Margarita
alumni for the winter issue of Wings! Be sure to send your
updates and photos to alumni@smhs.org by November 1, 2006!
Congratulations and Good Luck to the 392 graduates in the
Class of 2006!
SMCHS has launched a new website!
Sarah Ashley DeMille
October 23, 1987 - February 24, 2006
Sarah is deeply missed by her family, friends and
the entire Santa Margarita Community.
On February 24, 2006, Sarah De Mille,
an SMCHS alumna from the Class
of 2005, died in a tragic car accident in
Northern Arizona. Family and friends
have established a Memorial Fund in
her honor which will be used for a
Scholarship that will go to a
deserving student at SMCHS.
If you would like to contribute to this
fund in honor of Sarah, please send a
check to the SMCHS Development
Office. Checks should be written out
to SMCHS, please designate “Sarah
De Mille Memorial” on the memo line.
The family thanks you for
your support!
SMCHS has been working on our new website design for the past several months. We are thrilled that the new & improved site
was launched on June 21, 2006. The new website is going to benefit Alumni as well. Log on to www.smhs.org and take a look!
One great improvement is that you can now register yourself and then access other registered users. Note: no e-mail addresses will
be visible. Go to the Alumni drop down menu and choose ‘Register Yourself!’
Be sure to add www.smhs.org as a favorite in your web browser and visit it often for the most up-to-date SMCHS news & events.
Many Alumni mention that they would like to hear from other SM Alums. Due to privacy laws, we do not publish personal contact
information in Wings. To contact any Alumni, please e-mail or call the Alumni Office, or read the paragraph above and try our new
Alumni Registration Form!
Note: As with any publication, we try our best to have all the facts and spelling correct. We apologize if we overlooked anyone who sent
information to us for this issue of WINGS and for any errors that may have occurred in this publication. Please notify us of any oversights
and thank you for understanding.
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