Fall 2013 - Mater Dei Catholic High School

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Vol. 6 No. 2
ONNECTION
A publication dedicated to the Marian/Mater Dei Catholic High School Community
Annual Cardboard Boat Regata Competition - Page 2
INSIDE THIS ISSUE
Message from the President................................................... 1
Boat Regata Competition.......................................................2
2013-14 ASB................................................................................2
5th Annual VAPA Night.........................................................3
Class of 2013 Senior Features.............................................4-7
Academic Honors......................................................................8
Faculty Spotlight–Ms. Sherry Kelleher...............................9
2013 Graduation Pictorial................................................ 10-11
College Acceptances......................................................... 10-11
Lady Crusader Softball 4PEAT........................................... 12
Distinguished Crusader Awards......................................... 13
Alumni Association President Letter.................................14
Annual Report...................................................................15-20
In Memoriam........................................................................... 20
Calendar of Alumni Events.....................Inside Back Cover
Our Blessed Mother - A Graduation Offering and Blessing
Left to Right: Principal George Milke, Valedictorian Marco Nuñez,
Salutatorian Roberto Ayón, and President Sr. Lilia M. Barba, SJS
A MESSAGE
FROM THE PRESIDENT
Blessed be God!
“God looked at everything he had made,
and he found it very good.” Gen. 1,31
1615 Mater Dei Drive
Chula Vista, CA 91913
619.423.2121
www.materdeicatholic.org
BOARD OF
DIRECTORS
Rev. Luke Jauregui, Chairperson
Mr. Steven Boudreau, Esq.
Ms. Linda Bugelli
Dr. Heidi Chokeir, Ph.D.
Mr. Tom Finch ‘82
Mr. Wade McKnight
Mr. Daniel O’Neal
Sr. Maria Paz Uribe, SJS
Mr. Carlos Varela, Esq. ‘89
Mr. Thomas C. Beecher, Ex-Officio
Sr. Lilia M. Barba, SJS, President, Ex-Officio
Mr. George Milke, Principal, Ex-Officio
The Crusader Connection is published
two times per year by Mater Dei Catholic
High School. Every effort has been made
to ensure the accuracy and completeness
of this publication. Please accept our
apologies for any errors or omissions and
report them to John Rey at (619) 621-5705
or jrey@materdeicatholic.org.
Director of Publications:.................. John Rey
Graphic Design:............ Lillian Escobar-Haskins
Dear Crusaders,
God has placed in our hands a very precious gift, the gift of self. Most of us spend
our lives looking for love, peace and joy only to realize that “we hold that treasure
in earthen vessels” (2 Cor. 4,7). The beauty of the love of God lives within us, and
we must not hide that light, but let it shine. We are the beloved children of God,
vested in His Spirit; therefore, we are the presence of Christ on earth. What can be
greater than that?
After my first year at MDCHS, I look at the miracles the Lord has done for us. They
are all around us! I am blessed to minister with a team of committed educators.
I have witnessed how each one of them strives day in and day out to guide our
students so that they can become spiritually mature, academically challenged, and
physically developed individuals. You are one of my miracles as well! I thank God
every day for every one of you, who continually support and strengthen our vision.
It is through you that we move forward in the task of Catholic education that the
Church has entrusted to us. What a noble mission!
As we bring the Crusader Connection to you, we want you to experience a little
piece of the gift of God within our Mater Dei Catholic High School community.
There is so much to share! Each one of us plays such an important role in the
kaleidoscope of gifts that we have received. We are who we are, and we do what we
do, because of the love of God present in the talents that each one of us brings to
our beloved Marian/Mater Dei.
Finally, we commend to God all our loved ones who have been called to His
presence during the 2013-2014 school year. The Lord, in his infinite mercy, places
people in our path to be our companions on the journey. These special people
shape who we are and what we become, thus we are living witnesses of their lives.
In this issue of the Crusader Connection we want to honor the gift of Mr. Samuel
L. Skaggs, Leo Henderson, Maria De La Parra, and Reyna Genel. They are part of
our Mater Dei family and the joy they shared with us will always echo in the halls
of our campus.
We place our accomplishments, hopes and dreams in the hands of Mary, our
Mother and patroness. May God grant us, through her intercession, the grace to
open our hearts to recognize that the plan He has in mind for us is good, very good!
You are in my prayers,
Photography: ....................... Aubrey Hodges,
Rebecca Friedrich and Dawn Adams
Sister Lilia M. Barba, SJS
Printer:.....................................Kings Printing
MDCHS President
A special thank you to those who took the
extra time to write/proof the articles.
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Annual Cardboard Boat Regatta Competition
Mater Dei faculty expertise and science advocacy is demonstrated every spring semester at the
Annual Cardboard Boat Regatta sponsored by Mr. Oakman and Mr. Heineman. The regatta calls
for knowledge of buoyancy, materials science, creativity and boat navigation skills by student
teams. The challenge: using only cardboard and tape, build a boat that can float, hold a student
passenger, and using a paddle, travel fast and in a straight line across the pool. Traditionally only
students from the physics class participated. In Spring 2013, an Academy of Science sophomore
team competed against the upper class physics students.
On May 2013, 100 spectators gathered at the MDCHS pool to witness the regatta. Students
presented their boats for inspection. Many boats did not pass, resulting in lots of wet cardboard
and students! Once all floating boats had a passenger, the race was on. The boat with the fastest
time wins. The Spring 2013 race was a complete upset. Science Academy sophomores clocked
the fastest time, thus beating all boats from the physics classes! Thanks to Mr. Oakman and Mr.
Heineman for creating an event that makes science fun, challenging and engaging.
Congratulations to the 2013-2014 ASB Representatives!
Annually, our student body elects their student representatives to the Associated Student Body (ASB). The ASB represents the interests
and goals of the entire Mater Dei Catholic High School Student Body. They create a memorable experience for all students on campus and
promote Crusader unity and spirit. This dedicated and active leadership group supports campus clubs and coordinates many school-wide
events such as Homecoming, Spirit Week, Prom, Winter/Spring Dances, Sports and Spirit Rallies, Cultural Events, Annual Fashion Show,
Lunch Activities, Free Dress Days, Candy Grams, and more. We look forward to the exciting 2013-14 school year our ASB has planned for us.
ASB Officers 2013 – 2014
EXECUTIVES: Pres. Matthew Habana • Vice Pres. Secilia Salem • Treasurer Brandon Mamou • Secretary Christopher Conner • Assoc. Student Club (ASC) Pres. Amy Cabrera
SENIOR CLASS OFFICERS: President Julia Thackrey • Vice President Alexia De Loera • Secretary Genevieve Galarpe • Treasurer Carlos Landeros
JUNIOR CLASS OFFICERS: President James Ricketts • Vice President Isabella Paoloni • Secretary Ivanna Quiceno • Treasurer Estefania Corona
SOPHOMORE CLASS OFFICERS: President Carlos Alcocer • Vice President Eric Rodriguez • Treasurer Felix Hernandez • Secretary Allison Malunes
COMMISSIONERS: Inventory: Diego Alvarado, Kayla San Pedro; Historians: Madelyn Healy, Anamaria Ancheta, Hannah Otte • Dance: Kara Dacanay, Monica Cooper • Sound:
Chris Braden, Nathalie Utrilla, Mallory Huston, Josh Alvarado, Astrid Alvarado • Publicity: Nikka Salazar, Brianne Go, Madeline Friedrich, Kirsten Mae Galon, Alexis Armenta,
Kelly Luu • Sports: Andrea Stonehouse • Rally: Jessica Mangrobang, Mariela Arias, Nicole Madrazo, Alexandra Rodarte • Asst. Commissioner for ASC: Reena Mei Torres
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CRUSADER CONNECTION - FALL 2013
Mater Dei hosted its 5th Annual Visual and Performing Arts (VAPA) Night in the
Kassebaum Theater on May 2, 2013. VAPA Night is a student run event that is the
culmination of the hard work of our creative Crusaders. Student performances
included the Steel Drum Band, a spoken word performance, musical renditions of
various tracks, and performances by the Mater Dei Dance Team.
After the performances, all attendees processed back into the lobby which had
been transformed into an art gallery, to view student projects from Art, Ceramics
and Graphic Design courses. VAPA Night has expanded each year and has become
one of our most well attended events. Events such as VAPA Night have helped to
create a deep and meaningful appreciation for the arts.
Class of 2013
Kaitlyn Tassiello
University of California, Los Angeles
Anticipated Major: Business Economics (Minor Marketing)
Career Aspiration: “I’m not completely sure yet! But I would like
to work towards doing marketing for a sports team in LA/SD
or a hotel chain.”
±± Scholarships: UCLA, Loyola Marymount
±± Attended 8th grade at Rancho Del Rey
±± MDCHS Activities: Softball, EIC of yearbook (2 years),
Campus Ministry, Ambassadors, National Honors Society
Jorge Carlos Fernandez
University of California, Irvine
Anticipated Major: Computer Science
Career Aspiration: “I want to get a Master’s Degree in Computer
Science and become a software programmer for a company
such as Microsoft or Apple.”
±± Scholarships: Cal Poly Pomona, Loyola Marymount
±± Attended 8th grade at St. Charles Catholic School
±± MDCHS Activities: Baseball, Campus Ministry, National
Honors Society
Maria Carolina Martinez
San Diego State University
Anticipated Major: Marketing
Career Aspiration: “Set Designer”
±± Scholarships: Azusa Pacific, Northern Arizona University.
California Lutheran University, The King’s College
±± Attended 8th grade at St. Charles Catholic School
±± MDCHS Activities: Volleyball, Water Polo, ASB (4 Years
and 2012-13 Executive President), Campus Ministry,
Ambassadors for Christ, Yearbook Staff, National Honors
Society Secretary
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“Mater Dei has truly
shaped me into the
well-rounded person I am
today. I am so grateful
to have been able to get
an excellent education
and participate in a
supportive, faith-filled
community at the same
time. I know that the
skills and values I learned
at Mater Dei will help me
to succeed in my future
endeavors at UCLA and
in the rest of my life.”
“Mater Dei has provided
me with the skills and
education that I need
to go far in life. I know
that when I graduate
and receive my college
diploma, I’ll have Mater
Dei to thank for giving
me the extra boost to do
well in life. ”
“I am so grateful for the
opportunities I have been
given here at Mater Dei.
I have grown spiritually
and emotionally into a
young lady who is able to
handle what life throws
at me. It is because, of
my blossoming faith life
that I always come out
smiling and stronger
than before.”
CRUSADER CONNECTION - FALL 2013
Student Profiles
Alexander Cain
University of California, Davis
Anticipated Major: Biological Sciences
Career Aspiration: “Doctor, Medical Researcher, Biological
Researcher, Genetic Engineer.”
±± Scholarships: University of San Diego, Creighton University,
Santa Clara University
“Mater Dei has
provided me with the
opportunity to receive
a good education,
both in respect to
academics and in my
faith.”
±± Attended 8th grade at Holy Trinity
±± MDCHS Activities: Cross Country, Track, Academic League,
Science Academy, National Honors Society
Alexandria Young
University of San Diego
Anticipated Major: Business Administration
Career Aspiration: “Business Manager”
±± Scholarships: Athletic Scholarship
±± Attended 8th grade at High Tech Middle Media Arts
±± MDCHS Activities: Ambassador for Christ Corps, Varsity
Girls’ Basketball, Track and Field, National Honor Society
Robert Garcia
St. Mary’s College of California
Anticipated Major: Social Civic Studies or Sociology
Career Aspiration: “Work in the social welfare field. I am
considering the Peace Corps after college, as well as law.”
±± Scholarships: Entrance at Honors Scholarship (ST Mary’s)
±± Attended 8th grade at Eastlake Middle School
±± MDCHS Activities: Cross Country (Varsity Captain), Track
and Field, Academic League, Band Club, Choir, Artists and
Writers Guild, National Honors Society
MATER DEI CATHOLIC HIGH SCHOOL
“Mater Dei Catholic
has provided me with
the proper tools and
skills to excel in life
after school. With the
‘Three A’s’ exemplified
here on campus, that
is, academic, athletics,
and achievements, I
have become a devoted
student athlete, as
well as a dedicated
individual.”
“Mater Dei was a place
where I was exposed
to new ideas, able to
experience new things
and find myself. I am
incredibly grateful for all
the friends that I have
made here and all the
lessons I have learned. I
will miss it very much.”
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Class of 2013
Vera Gougoulas
University of California, Los Angeles
Anticipated Major: Psychology, Biology, Ecology
Career Aspiration: “I want a career that helps people. I would
like to be a psychologist or a veterinarian. If that doesn’t
work out, I’ll pick a career that is science related.”
“Mater Dei has helped
me grow spiritually,
academically and
personally. I see my
experience at this
school as a victory.”
±± Scholarships: AHEPA (Greek Student), USF
±± Attended 8th grade at St. John Episcopal School
±± MDCHS Activities: Cheerleading, ASB-Commissioner
of Publicity, Ambassadors for Christ-Foreign Exchange,
National Honors Society
Salvador Olivares-Avila
University of California, San Diego
Anticipated Major: Computer Science
Career Aspiration: “After earning my bachelor’s degree in political
science, I plan to go to law school and, as a lawyer, create a
positive impact in society.”
±± Scholarships: Penn State, St. Johns University, California
Lutheran University, Cetys Universidad, Suffolk University
±± Attended 8th grade at St. Charles Catholic School
±± MDCHS Activities: Hispanic Alliance Club, ASB, Ambassadors
for Christ Corp, Campus Ministry, National Honors Society
Aera Isabelle A. Palaganas
University of California, Los Angeles
Anticipated Major: Biology
Career Aspiration: “My career goal is to be a dentist with a
specialty in either orthodontics or endodontics.”
±± Attended 8th grade at St. Charles Catholic School
±± MDCHS Activities: Drama Club, Asian-Pacific-Islanders Club,
Artists & Writers Guild (President), Gaming Club, Swimming,
Basketball, Culture Night, National Honors Society
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“Throughout my life
here at Mater Dei, I have
not only been given the
opportunity to grow
academically, but also
spiritually. I would really
like to thank my parents
for bringing me to school
here and enabling me to
share these life changing
experiences that I will
remember forever.”
“Mater Dei has given
me a very fulfilling and
rejuvenating school
experience. I will
always remember the
talented, supportive, and
intelligent people I’ve
met and became friends
with. They have helped
mold who I am today.”
CRUSADER CONNECTION - FALL 2013
Student Profiles
Luz Ysela López Camarena
Universidad Iberoamericana de Mexico
Anticipated Major: Law
Career Aspiration: “I have always wanted to be a lawyer.
My goal is to finish law school and later on work in the
government internationally. My dream job is to be an
ambassador in a foreign country.”
“Mater Dei has
given me knowledge
beyond books. I have
grown as a spiritual
being and an
individual person.”
±± Attended 8th grade at Saint Theresa Academy
±± MDCHS Activities: Senior Class President, ASB, Campus
Ministry, Tennis and Soccer, National Honor Society
Annie Cox
Savannah College of Art and Design
Anticipated Major: Sequential Art
Career Aspiration: “I hope to eventually publish my own graphic
novels or comic series. I love collaborative works and look
forward to working on visual storytelling in the medias of
television, storybooks and comics.”
±± Scholarships: Savannah College of Art and Design, Minneapolis
College of Art and Design, University of the Incarnate Word
±± Attended 8th grade at Pauline Memorial Catholic School
±± MDCHS Activities: Drama Club Pres., Artist/Writers Guild VP,
Journalism/School Newspaper, Ecology Club, Debate Team,
Academic League, National Honors Society
Roberto Ayon
Tecnológico de Monterrey (ITESM)
Anticipated Major: Chemical Engineering with minor in
Environmental Engineering
Career Aspiration: “Getting a chemical engineering degree in 5
years. Studying abroad for a year (University of Manchester)
and getting a job quickly after I graduate. ”
±± Scholarships: Tec de Monterey, Montana State University
±± Attended 8th grade at St. John of the Cross Catholic School
±± MDCHS Activities: Varsity Soccer all 4 years, Class of ‘13
Salutatorian, National Honors Society
MATER DEI CATHOLIC HIGH SCHOOL
“Mater Dei has never
made me compromise
myself. It has only made
the aspects that I value
in myself and others
stronger. I can honestly
say that I am a happier,
better person thanks to
my incredibly positive
experience here. ”
“Mater Dei has had
a huge impact on the
person I am today. It’s
helped me stay focused
and made decisions
that will allow me to get
closer to achieving my
goals. I’m truly thankful
for the preparation that
this school has provided
me with.”
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Academic Honors
First Honors - Grade Point Average of 3.8 and above
SENIORS
Roberto Ayon MacGregor
Vera Gougoulas
Aera Isabelle Palaganas
Fernando Valenzuela
Alexander Cain
Maci Guzman
Fabiola Pena
Andi Vilaboy
Elizabeth Castillo
Maria Martinez
Courtney Princell
Alexandria Young
Annie Cox
Marco Nunez
John Strauss
Andres Gomez
Salvador Olivares-Avila
Kaitlyn Tassiello
Alejandro Arredondo
Lindsey Finch
Mariana Martinez-Favela
Yoav Rosenberg
Preston Attisha
Brianne Go
Sergio Medina
Nikka Roanne Salazar
Jennifer Collins
Henry Huynh
Natalia Olazabal
Secilia Salem
Christopher Conner
Carlos Landeros
Cara Parrella
Joyce Anne Samson
Claudia Cota
Rosa Lopez
Gerardo Pedroza
Julia Thackrey
Cristian Cudal
Fernanda Lopez-TolsaValenzuela
Claudia Quevedo
Christian Valdez
Samuel Rieta
Brandon Zora
JUNIORS
Alexia De Loera
SOPHOMORES
Maria Jose Aguirre
Mary Rose Gonzales
Brandon Mamou
Kristine Joy Sellona
Diego Alvarado
Luis Gonzalez-Flores
Estefania Martinez
Susan Shoemaker
Christopher Braden
Phuong (Jasmine) Ho
Michelle Miranda
Andrea Stonehouse
Amylene Cabrera
Margaret Holscher
Patricia-Anne Oquendo
Reena Mei Torres
Michael Cain
Mallory Huston
Hannah Otte
Yang (Bessie) Yang
Monica Cooper
Trent Lilley
Cintia Quan Kiu Kuang
Matthew Zakaria
Marvin Isaac Dagoc
Luis Lopez
Ivanna Quiceno
Franco Faucher
Dominique Lozano
Juan Reynoso
Luis Foglio
Nicole Madrazo
James Ricketts
Carlos Alcocer
Joseph Chiappe
Mary Machniak
Eric Rodriguez
Anamaria Ancheta
Valeria Corral
Jessica Mangrobang
Margarita Sanz
Elia Astiazaran
Diana De La Toba
Ana Paola Mata Zetina
Stephanie Schaffer
Danielle Jessica
Bongulto
Mercedes Diaz
Matthew Sam Mejia
Alexandra Scott
Madeline Friedrich
Kiersten Morales
Steven Bradley
Maria Galvez
Rica Isabelle Perez
Manuel Velazquez de
Leon
Jordan Brasfield
Maribel Garcia
Fausto Polanco
Katerina Britschgi
Olivia Guevara
Gabriela Quevedo
Nicholas Caruana
Lauren Maalouf
Jarrod Rieta
FRESHMEN
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Ivan Verastica-Mora
Tristan Wesson
Valentina Zakaria
CRUSADER CONNECTION - FALL 2013
Faculty Spotlight
Ms. Sherry Kelleher
How long have you been working here
at Marian/Mater Dei?
I’m terrible at dates, but I know I’ve done 16
yearbooks, one for every year I’ve been here.
Where did you work before Marian?
I worked mostly as a substitute teacher. I was
an Army wife for 20 years and it was both a
privilege and a pleasure. I got to raise my three
children in the best of worlds, living all over
the place yet always in the Army community.
Back in the late ‘70’s, I worked at University
High School with Estelle Kassebaum. That
was when I first knew her. Then after my
husband retired from the Army and we
moved back to San Diego, Estelle hired me at
Marian. Thank you, Estelle!
What keeps you motivated to begin
another year each September?
First, my students. They are why I teach. They
give me my energy. They give me my passion.
Then there’s the subject matter. How cool is it
to get kids excited about ancient Greece (The
Illiad and The Odyssey), Shakespeare, poetry,
great novels like To Kill a Mockingbird and
all the social issues that arise from it. I can’t
think of anything more fun than this. And I
get to keep learning too. It’s fabulous!
Your proudest achievement as a teacher?
Some of my most satisfying achievements
have been quiet ones where I realized I
had made a difference or connection with a
student. Right now, I have to say I am proud
of Greek Week. It started out as a class
activity and now it’s school-wide. I am so
happy that all our Crusaders can celebrate the
influence of the Greeks in a way that is fun
and educational. It’s also a way of embracing
our freshman who host the events. They have
told me after being a sheep in front of the
whole school (the chorus of The Trojan War
in Ten Minutes) nothing daunts them.
Your greatest surprise as a teacher?
I had a hard time at the beginning. You have
to be able to discipline before you can do
anything else. And I had trouble with that.
Once you can discipline, you don’t have to.
MATER DEI CATHOLIC HIGH SCHOOL
Left to Right: Husband Mike, daughter Bryn and her fiancé Ray, Sherry, son
Danny and his wife Casey, holding their pet Cotton, and daughter Laura and
her boyfriend Aaron.
Do you supervise any clubs?
I have New Ecology, which is a work in
progress. Getting kids to pick up after
themselves is a Sisyphean task. I’d also like
them know that they can be the change they
want to see in the world. I also advise the
school literary magazine. Together with Ms.
Lillian Escobar-Haskins, and the Artists and
Writers Guild we turned out a pretty nice
looking edition of The Quill. Next year is
going to be even better.
This isn’t a school sponsored activity but
it does involve the students. Ms. Rebecca
Brown and I took a group of students to
England in 2011. She was the primary. Last
summer my husband Mike and I took our
own group of 13 students to Spain, Morocco
and Gibraltar. We’re hooked now, and in
2015 we are planning another trip with our
premier trip planner, Mr. Joseph Brunner.
This is called hands-on learning and its fun!
In your opinion, what makes Mater Dei
different than other schools?
There are three major components of a
school: parents, teachers and students.
Our parents are special because they are
investing so much to send their children
here. Our parents care. Many teachers can’t
say that about parents.
Most of our teachers want to teach in a
Catholic environment. I have taught in
public schools and there’s no freedom there
to say anything religious. Mater Dei feels
like being home. We are not perfect and
we’ve got our problems but it’s all in a faith
based community. It’s really unimaginable to
picture another kind of environment.
How do you like the Mater Dei campus?
I come in each day and view Mount San Miguel
and the Otay Mountains, often through an
early morning mist and I think, “this is one of
the most beautiful places in the world!” Lima
0708 is my home away from home.
Advice for graduating seniors?
Pay attention to the ESLR goals. They are
more important than you think. And after
you make it, come back and give to MDCHS.
Describe the Crusader culture.
There is one word we have used more than
any other, at least in the Yearbook. It’s
FAMILY. Our theme for the 2013 book was
There’s no place like home. We meant it. This
is a family school. Our kids feel like they are
home. How special is that?
Is there one student that stands out
throughout your teaching career?
There are so many kids that are special in
different ways. Sometimes the really quiet
ones stand out as much as the bold ones.
But there is one special group, my yearbook
editors. We go through a lot together and
spend several years working together. They
know who they are and they know they
are precious to me. I will see them at their
weddings and I will meet their children.
What do you like most about working in
a Catholic School?
I like to be where God can
keep his eye on me.
Finally, we have the kids. They are
the cutest kids in the world. Some
of them take advantage of every
possible opportunity but others
could try harder. That’s where
we come in again as teachers.
Although, it has to be a cooperative
effort between parents, teachers
and students.
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Class of 2013 Coll
Academy of Art University in San Francisco, American University in Paris, Arizona State University, Autónoma-Campus Zapopan, Azusa Pacific University, Berklee College of Music, Bussola (M
State University-Dominguez Hills, California State University Stanislaus, California State University-Fresno, California State University-Fullerton, California State University-Long Beach, Californ
Cety’s Universidad, Cheshire Academy, Chico State University, City College, College of San Mateo, Colorado School of Mines, Columbia College Hollywood, Community College Hawaii at Kon
Merchandising, Fordham University, Franciscan University of Steubenville, Fresno State University, Gonzaga University, Grossmont College, Hofstra University, Holy Names University, Hope I
John Paul the Great Catholic University, Johnson and Wales University, La Universidad de Monterrey, Le Cordon Bleu in Paris, Loyola Marymount University, Manchester University, Marymo
New Mexico University Highland, Newschool of Architecture and Design , Northern Arizona University , Notre Dame de Namur University, Olivet Nazarene University, Penn State University
State University, Saint Joseph’s University, Saint Luis University, Sam Houston State University, San Diego City College, San Diego State University, San Francisco State University, San Jose Sta
University, Southwestern College , St. John’s University, St. Mary’s College of California, Suffolk University, Tecnológico de Monterrey, Tecnológico de Monterrey , The Art Institute of Los An
Anáhuac México, Universidad Autónoma de Baja California, Universidad de las América Puebla, Universidad de Valle de Mexico (Guadalajara), Universidad del Valle de México -Campus Zapo
California-Merced, University of California-Riverside, University of California-San Diego, University of California-Santa Barbara, University of California-Santa Cruz, University of Dallas, Univer
of Incarnate Word, University of Iowa, University of La Verne, University of New Haven, University of Phoenix, University of San Diego, University of San Francisco, University of Southern Ca
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2013
lege Acceptances
Mexico City), Butler University, Cal Poly Pomona, California Baptist University, California College of the Arts, California Lutheran University, California State University-Channel Islands, California
nia State University-Los Angeles, California State University-Northridge, California State University-San Bernardino, California State University-San Marcos, California State University-Stanislaus,
na, Concordia University (Oregon Campus), Creighton University, Cuyamaca College, Drexel University, Edinboro University (Pennsylvania), Emerson College , Fashion Institute of Design and
International University, Humboldt State University, Instituto de Ingeniería Tecnológico de Monterrey, Instituto Tecnológico Autónomo de México, Iona College, Jacksonville University, Jalisco,
ount College, Marymount College. , Mesa College, Mesa College or Grossmont College, Mexico, Michigan State University, Minneapolis College of Art and Design, Montana State University,
y, Pepperdine University, Point Loma Nazarene University, Pratt Institute, Northern Arizona University, Quinnipiac University, Regis University, Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute, Sacramento
ate University, Santa Barbara Community College, Santa Monica Community College, Savannah College of Art and Design, San Diego State University, Sonoma State University, Southern Utah
ngeles, The Art Institute of San Diego, The Culinary Art School in Tijuana, The Kings College , The New York Film Academy (Hollywood), Southwestern College, Trinity University, Universidad
opan Jalisco, Universidad Iberoamericana, Universidad Jesuita de Guadalajara, University of California-Davis, University of California-Irvine, University of California-Los Angeles, University of
rsidad Anáhuac México Del Norte, University of Hawaii at Hilo, University of Hawaii at Manoa, Universidad Autónomo de Baja California, University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, University
alifornia, University of Texas at Austin, University of the Pacific, Utah Valley University, Vaughn College, Westcoast University,
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Lady Crusaders softball 4PEAT
As the Lady Crusaders began their quest for a fourth
straight CIF Championship, they knew it would be a tough
road. However, the difference was a 10 year old girl named
Carli. The Lady Crusaders adopted Carli as their honorary
player at the beginning of the season. Carli Gastaneau has
undergone many surgeries—five on her heart, three on her
stomach, and three on her eyes. As the season came to its
close, the Lady Crusaders dedicated their playoff run to Carli.
After shutting out Otay Ranch to end the regular season, the
Lady Crusaders went on to a 4-0 playoff run leaving their
opponents scoreless in all four games, finishing 25-7 and
capturing a fourth straight CIF Championship. They are one of
only three teams to accomplish such a feat. Carli was proudly
there to accept the trophy.
Live action game photos
by Robert Friedrich
Distinguished Crusader
2013 Award Induction
This past spring Mater Dei Catholic presented four individuals with the Distinguished Crusader Award. This award is given to those
individuals, both alumni and others who have demonstrated exceptional service to their faith, community and/or alma mater. This
year’s recipients provide all of us with examples giving back to their community, their alma mater and their faith.
Mary Searcy Bixby
Marian Class of 1965
Mary is the founder, president and CEO of the Charter School of San Diego, the first charter school authorized
by the San Diego Unified School District. Mary has been involved in education since graduating from Marian
in 1965. She is a graduate of the University of San Diego and her first teaching assignment was at St. Rose of
Lima School. She has been a leader in the design of education programs for at-risk students and has received
numerous awards including the Inspirational School Leader Award, Bishop Charles Buddy Humanitarian Award,
and Cross Pro Ecclesia from Pope John Paul II for service through education. She was also the commencement
speaker at the graduation of the Crusader Class of 2011.
Tom Finch
Marian Class of 1982
Tom is the Vice President of RCP Block and Brick, a family owned business. Through his leadership, generosity,
and dedication to Catholic education, both he and his company have been big supporters of construction efforts
in the Diocese of San Diego and the local community. His efforts were instrumental in the construction of
Mater Dei Catholic High School. Tom’s two oldest daughters have attended Mater Dei, with his oldest, Avery,
graduating with the class of 2013 and Lindsey entering her senior year. Tom and his wife Andi are active in their
parish of St. Kieran and they epitomize what a Catholic family should be.
Mary Gabbard
Former Marian Faculty and Nurse
Mary worked at Marian for 33 years from 1969–2002. She was a teacher who made a difference in the lives of
the students to whom she administered and taught. Anyone who has ever known or met Mary knows her love
for the Crusader family and this was demonstrated by her sending her children through Marian. She made a
difference in the lives of those she touched day in and day out at Marian and throughout her career and even
now in retirement. Mary stands as a shining example of what a recipient of the Distinguished Crusader Award
represents. Her daughter, Lani, attended the induction ceremony and accepted the award on her mother’s behalf.
Steven Boudreau, Esq.
MDCHS Board of Directors and Friend of the Crusaders
Even though a Uni Class of 1969 alum, Steve has been an active member of the Marian/Mater Dei Catholic family
since Dr. Kassebaum brought him onboard in 1995 as a member of the Marian Development Board. He has been
an active member of the Mater Dei Board of Directors since the school opened in 2007. Steve is a 1976 graduate
from Cal Western Law School and besides his 35 years of trial lawyer work he has career has involved substantial
pro bono work to include clients who were assigned to his firm as a result of the 9/11 attack on the World Trade
Center, which include the wives and children of the New York City firemen and policemen. In addition to all of
the above he is also the chairman of the Dr. Kassebaum Scholarship Committee which provides scholarships for
students at Mater Dei Catholic who give back to the community. Steve has set the bar high for his profession in
giving back to the community. He has been a true friend of Marian and Mater Dei Catholic High School.
MATER DEI CATHOLIC HIGH SCHOOL
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Greetings Crusaders
It has been over 53 years since Marian opened it’s doors for the first time
and the Class of 1964 entered as young freshmen. This spring they will
celebrate their 50th anniversary as Marian graduates and alumni.
As we begin a new school year, I hope I can count on all of you to
help execute our new creative ideas for 2013-2014. I ask for your
ambassadorship to help guide our new Marian/Mater Dei Alumni
Association, as we strive to achieve Value, Support and Loyalty in the
representation of every alumni of our great alma mater.
So I encourage you to join us! Continue shining as Crusaders and as part
of our family and lifelong Crusader team! There is a lot happening at our
Alma Mater and as an alum you are invited to come back and participate.
We had a lovely memorial Mass and blessing of the pavers on Saturday,
August 24 in which we remembered and honored those who have passed.
In the Remembrance Garden behind the Marian Chapel are pavers with the names of deceased loved ones. Visit the
school website to find out more about having a paver with your loved one’s name on it placed in the garden.
The 37th Annual Crusader Golf Tournament is on Sunday, October 27 at Salt Creek Golf Club in Chula Vista. It is
a four-person best ball scramble so everyone can play. Download an application from the school’s website. Come on
out and help support the school and the tuition assistance fund. Homecoming will be on Friday, November 1 with
our Crusader football team looking for their 3rd straight Metro-Pacific League title.
The Wednesday before homecoming (October 30) we will honor the next class of inductees into the Crusader Sports
Hall of Fame. This induction takes place in the foyer of the Bosco Center Gym at 6:30 pm and all of you are invited.
This years inductees are:
◊ Dan Prager ’72 – Three sport athlete at Marian and played football at San Jose State
◊ Yessenia Martinez ’94 – All CIF Softball player at Marian
◊ Domonic Cruz ’98 – Three sport athlete at Marian, played football at Nevada, Coach and Teacher at Mater Dei
◊ Dario Aguiniga ’00 – All CIF Kicker at Marian, football at New Mexico State and finalist for the Lou Groza
Award his senior year at New Mexico
◊ Mickey Pimentel ’03 – Multi sport athlete at Marian, UT All County Defense Player of the Year, football at
UC Berkley and played for the Kansas City Chiefs of the NFL
◊ 2003 Football Team – CIFSD and State Div III Champions
The Alumni Association is here to provide Value, Support and create Loyalty among all Marian/Mater Dei Alumni. If you
would like to get more involved or have suggestions for the Alumni Association please let me know. You can also get
information and connect with fellow alumni via our “Marian and Mater Dei Crusaders Alumni Association” page on
Facebook. It is a great time to become involved, continue the Crusader tradition and help make a difference!
Truly yours,
Jose Iniguez
President
Marian/Mater Dei Alumni Association
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Annual
Report
2012-13
Annual Report
Revenue
1.3%
0.8%
8.7%
0.2% 1.4%
8.1%
79.5%
TUITION OTHER FEES
AUXILIARY SERVICES
ATHLETICS
DEVELOPMENT & FUNDRAISING
INVESTMENTS
FACILITIES LEASING
TOTAL REVENUE
6,579,806
668,770
113,205
64,114
716,812
13,055
119,503
$ 8,275,265
THE PER STUDENT GAP (@ 670 STUDENTS)
THE GAP BETWEEN TUITION & FEES INCOME AND TOTAL EXPENSES TUITION & FEES COVER 85% OF EXPENSES
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$ 1,809
$ 1,211,744
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2012-2013
Expenses
0.7%
23.8%
5.1%
0.9%
3.5%
1.2%
57.3%
7.5%
SALARIES & BENEFITS
ADMIN/STUDENT/PTG/RECRUITING/MISC.
EDUCATIONAL MATERIALS & RESOURCES
ATHLETICS AUXILIARY SERVICES
DEVELOPMENT PLANT OPERATIONS/MAINTENANCE
DEBT SERVICE
TOTAL EXPENSE
STUDENTS APPROVED FOR TUITION ASSISTANCE
TOTAL TUITION ASSISTANCE GRANTED
AVERAGE PER STUDENT AWARD
MATER DEI CATHOLIC HIGH SCHOOL
4,843,560
636,033
98,132
298,671
79,451
433,029
2,013,560
57,885
$ 8,460,321
326
$1,390,826
$4,266
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Annual Report
Honor Roll of Donors
FOUNDERS
Roman Catholic Diocese of San Diego
ALSAM Foundation
HERITAGE SOCIETY
donations of $5,000+
Aramark
Robert H. Baker
Stephen & Mary Birch Foundation, Inc.
Jeffrey & Lorrilee Weller
PRESIDENT’S SOCIETY
Steven & Sue Boudreau
Lucila & Juan Briz
Brown Paper Tickets, LLC
David & Diane Canedo
Community of the Holy Spirit
Gabriela ‘77 & Keith Fulton
William & Elizabeth Gerken
Marie Hamilton
Hugh and Hazel Darling Foundation
Kings Printing
Emil & Rose Krejci
LaRiviere Scholarship Fund
William ‘82 & Teressa Lyons
Javier & Olga Macklis
Rev. William G. Mooney
Peter & Liberty Nelson
Lucy Polak
Harris Quesnell ‘64
Jason Scott ‘93
Sempra Energy
Gregory & Dorothy Smyth
St. Brigid Catholic Church
St. Therese Catholic Church
Sun Valley Dental Care
The Immaculata Parish
The San Diego Union-Tribune
Sylvia Torrez
ValleyCrest Landscape Companies
Ron & Betsy Vernetti
BLUE & GOLD CLUB
Fidel & Imelda Almazan
Mario & Josephine Battaglia
Thomas C. Beecher
David & Elizabeth Bracamonte
Shannon & Cynthia Bradley
Rebecca & Kevin Brown
Richard & Mary Cain
Margaret & Salvatore Chiappe
Class of ‘77 Reunion Committee
Robert & Theresa Davis
Jesus & Flor Delgadillo
Douglas & Leticia Faucher
Thomas ‘82 & Andrea Finch
Irving & Liza Galon
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Salvador & Maribel Garcia Valdez
Luis & Laura Gonzalez
Good Shepherd Parish
Goodrich, Rohr Employees’ Will-Share Club
Charity Fund
Miguel & Maria Granados
Reny & Belinda Hernandez
Jeffrey & Tina Huston
Ruth Judge
David Kassebaum
William & Teresa Kinney
Paul & Vivien Lim
Lane & Gaby Litke
Dean & Mary Manderson
Abel & Josefina Mata
Barbara ‘73 & Wade McKnight
George & Virginia Milke
George ‘72 & Jeanne ‘73 Milke II
Ines Mondragon
James & Karen Ostrich
Steven ‘79 & Evette Otte
Our Lady of the Rosary Parish
Teresa A. Pappas ‘73
Richard & Joy Parrella
Jose Ivan & Jeanette Quiceno
RCP Block & Brick, Inc.
Edward & Elizabeth Reidy
Dolores M. Robertson
Gilberto & Eneeth Robles
Alejandro & Alma Rocha
Salvador & Cristina Rodriguez
Antonio & Elma Rodriguez
Dennis & Fay Ryan
Alan & Kacey Sacks
San Diego Country Club
Viola Sanchez ‘81
Robert & Terri Sartor
Chris Schnitzius
Sensa Educational Systems Inc.
Mark & Michelle Song
Edward J. Spriggs
Michael & Kellie Vogt
Wells Fargo Foundation - Educational
Matching Gift Program
Kenneth & Lynn Wilson
YMNET
CRUSADER CLUB
Cuahutemoc & Feliciana Alcazar
Fernando & Maria Almada
Harold & Monica Andreoli
Cresencia & Alberto Angeles
Anamaria & Jim Anthony
Aqua Clean Car Wash
Cynthia Barman
Batangas City Association of San Diego
County
Thomas Beecher
Blue Water Swim School LLC
Betty Britschgi
Linda Bugelli
Arthur Calvert Sr
Alejandra Carranza ‘89
Joseph & Eileen Carton
Gregory & Gloria Caruana
Paul & Alexandria Cassani
Gerarda ‘82 & Marbel Castaneda
Benjamin & Martha Castorena
Eliseo & Leticia Ceja
Class of 1972
Classic Photography/California Candids
Coca-Cola Bottling Company
Andres & Amanda Cuevas
Pedro & Beverly De Lara Jr
Des-Case
Ciaran & Noreen Doran
Evan & Karla Duran
Steven & Karen Freitas
Carlos & Collette Galvez
Frank Garcia
Allen ‘77 & Wendy ‘75 Gates
Mary Gillcrist Bones
Global News Distributors Inc.
Bienvenido & Sheila Go
Margarita Gonzalez
Jorge & Marjorie Guevara
Marie Elaine Guilas
Ernesto & Elvigia Habana
Marla Healy
Stephen & Judie Heineman
Ismael & Lizette Hernandez
Margarita Hernandez
High Five Team Sales
Nancy L. Hittner
Rocio ‘81 & John Hodges
Alden & Margaret Holmes
Holy Spirit Parish
Ador & Helen Imperio
Ricardo & Darlene Jimenez
Carlos & Mary Jimenez
Louie Jovellano
Scott & Norma Keller
Le Gran Terrazza Restaurant
Monica & Jesus Leon-Lopez
David & Elisa Licht
Michael Logue
Carlos & Liliana Madrazo
Julio & Jeannette Magana
Celeste ‘81 & Josh Malunes
Miguel & Sandra Martinez
Patricia McGregor
Sergio & Lydia Medina
Daniel & Alma Medrano
Margot Meier Howard
Emmanuel & Gilda Mejia
Miguel & Maribel Mendoza
CRUSADER CONNECTION - FALL 2013
2012-2013
Honor Roll of Donors
Msgr. Dennis Mikulanis
Michael Mitchell ‘77
Oscar & Beatriz Mondaca
Oggi’s Eastlake Inc
Our Lady of Guadalupe Parish
Justo & Stella Pardo
Eduardo & Gabriela Luz Pedrero
Gabriel & Mercedes Peralta
Jose & Maria Perez
Edward & Deborah Quigley
Steven & Brenda Ramos
Kevin ‘72 & Pamela Reneau
Hugo Roji ‘88
Rene & Yolanda Romandia
Ignacio & Sandra Romo
Jack & Gloria Rower
Alejandra Saavedra
Ileana E. Salazar
Daniel & Yolanda Sanchez
Donald & Maria Sirek
Sister Servants of the Blessed Sacrament
Gregory Smyth ‘89
Mario & Edith Soto
Amy Steffen
Frank Stingo
Judith ‘81 & Michael Strauss
Jeffrey ‘64 & Anne Stuart
Victor & Narda Torres
Truist
Efrain & Lucilla Valdez
Carlos & Gloria Vallejo
Jose & Kathy Vargas
Roy & Mary Vasquez
Carlos & Erika Villegas
Michael Wallgren
John Warner ‘67
Garrett & Connie Wesson
Eddie & Mary White
Gary ‘69 & Carol Youmans
FRIEND
Dawn Adams
Carlos & Maria Alcocer
Robert & Meredith Alcock
Mary L. Andrews ‘70
John Anonymous
Michael & Anita Barletta
Juan & Maria Chavarria
Margo Clark Floquet ‘67
Carlos & Collette Colier
Gary & Maria Cooper
Francis A. Derby
Enrique & Berenice Hawley
Hernando & Miriam Hernandez
Arturo & Lillian Herrera
Sherolyn ‘69 & Michael Kelleher
Carlos & Claudia Landeros
Patricia Maier
MATER DEI CATHOLIC HIGH SCHOOL
Adolfo & Fabiola Martinez
Terrence Mattis ‘77
Mel & Teresa McBroome
Martha S. Ostrander
Pacific Coast Health Care LLC
Benedicto & Ana Paradela
Michael Parisi ‘70
Omar & Victoria Rebollar
Reno Regis
John Rey
David & Sandra Rodriguez
Luis & Adriana Rodriguez
Todd & Yvonne Sobol
Scott Ullsperger
Romualdo & Carmelita Uy
Roy G. Vasquez
Fernando & Anabel Vildosola
Theodore & Georgianne Villarin
Walter Andersen Nursery
Kimberly Williams-Kee
Peter Wraith ‘73
TEE SPONSORS
In Memory of Dr. Estelle Kassebaum
Corpus Christi Parish
Cohn & Reznick
JM Financial Strategies
ARAMARK
The Princell Family
ValleyCrest Landscape Maintenance, Inc.
ABC Charter Services, LLC (California Fun
Rides)
In Memory of Bill Youmans, Class of 1965
The Immaculata Parish
Aqua Clean Carwash
RCP Block & Brick
A & M Team Sales
Prime Sports, Vince Maruca ‘77
University of California San Diego
Guzman Family
Grinland Logistics, Memo Gomez ‘92
TOURNAMENT SPONSORS
Title Sponsor
Frontera International Inc.
Signature Sponsors
RCP Block & Brick
ARAMARK
Princell Insurance Services, Inc.
GOLF GOODIES
Princell Family
ValleyCrest Landscape Maintenance, Inc.
Bonita Golf Club
Woody Keeran ‘77
Solid Grips & JaMarr Brown ‘91
Golfsmith
GOLF TOURNAMENT
DONATIONS
Bonita Golf Club
MDCHS ASB Store
Welk Resorts
Agua Clean Car Wash
Amy Powell ‘81
Bill Kenny
Golf Mart
Sports Authority
JaMarr Brown ‘91
Capt. and Mrs. W.J. Gerken, USN, RET
Steven M. Boudreau, APLC
Chula Vista Golf Course
Hans and Harry’s Bakery Corp
Los Antojos
Murrieta’s
Ono’s Café
Romesco’s
Jalisco Café
Brigantine and Miguel’s
Sapphire Sports Bar and Grill
Achiote
Acevedo Family
Antonio & Elma Rodriguez
Carlos & Gloria Vallejo
Pablo Serrato ‘15
Dr. Estelle L. Kassebaum
Memorial Scholarship Fund
Scholarship Fund Activity
2012 - 2013
Beginning Balance
7/1/2012............$196,764.67
Contributions.............28,976.60
Distributions................9,000.00
(Scholarships, Pay it Forward)
Interest........................5,635.27
Ending Balance
6/30/2013............222,376.54
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Annual Report
2012-2013
Garden of Remembrance
†† Humberto Acuna V.
†† Viki Dela Rosa Allshouse ‘77
†† Harold & Virgina Andreoli
†† Mr. John G. Appel
†† Steve Ashcraft ‘77
†† Ron Baker
†† Sherrill Baker
†† Thomas A. Balestrieri
†† Manuel Banalesl
†† Rev. Msgr. John E. Baer
†† Charlotte V. Beecher
†† Noli A. Bensan
†† Jack Blakely
†† Elizabeth D. Blakely
†† Stephen Callow
†† Connie and Joe Canedo
†† Joseph A. Canedo
†† Jorge Abel Cardona
†† Ben Carrier
†† Alfonso Casillas
†† Henry & Joan Chudy
†† Gina LaPlaca Collette ‘77
†† Dulin & Virginia Covey
†† Fred D’Acquisto, Sr.
†† Marta Rojas de Méndez
†† Gerardo & Severina De Mesa
†† Dick & Ronnie Drossel
†† Antoinette “Toni” Dunham
†† Beatriz Mary Dunham
†† Ray & Loretta Eckes
†† Mary A. Endsley
†† Marvin Finch
†† Jeanette & Bud Gallagher
†† Alberto Gallegos
†† Marty R. Garcia
†† James E. Gates
†† Reyna Genel
†† Valentine & Annabel Gerken
†† Louise Giacomini
†† Alicia Giandoni
†† Manuel & Piedad Gonzalez
†† Raul & Mary Helen Gonzalez
†† Tom Harkness ‘64
†† Leo E. Henderson
†† Jesus (Jesse) Hernandez ‘77
†† Ana Luisa Herrera
†† Joe Hertel
†† Ron Hillsbery
†† Paul V. Hoban ‘73 Master
Mariner
†† Barbara J. Hodges
†† John William Huston
†† Carlos Daniel Jimenez
†† Jerry Judge
†† Rosa Kaloyan
†† Dr. Estelle L. Kassebaum
†† Mr. & Mrs. Louis Kassebaum
†† Dortha G. Kassebaum
†† Teresa Kayachanian
†† Bobby Keyes
†† Kohrman-Weller Family
†† Ed & Helen Kostelnik
†† Edward F. Kuzukian
†† Rev. Leo Lanphier
†† Reverend Earl W. LaRiviere
†† Christine Marie LaRiviere
†† James S. LaRiviere
†† John & Katherine Lawler
†† Thomas Lopez
†† Jon-Jon Luna
In Memoriam:
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†† Pat MacCarthy
†† Jose Luis Rivas Marentes
†† Marian Class of 1989
†† Marian’s Founding Parents 196466
†† Camelo and Onofre Martinez
†† Mrs. Bernieta Masters
†† Joseph F. McGregor
†† Abilio (Abel) Mendes
†† Graciela L. Mondragon
†† James & Hannah Mooney
†† G.G. Moran
†† William Patrick Moran
†† Mrs. Roberta Moran
†† Jose & Cesarea Moreno
†† Bill & Mary Murphy
†† Vy. Rev. J. Walsh Murray
†† John W. Novobilsky
†† Maxine E. Otte
†† Thomas Walter Otte’ 77
†† Francisco & Elvira Padres
†† Cristina O. Paredes
†† Dave Parker ‘77
†† Melody Parks Wynn Kilcrease
†† Patrick J. Patek
†† Dolores Elena Paulauskis
†† Rev. John Pejza, OSA
†† John R Perez
†† Thomas Petrone, Jr.
†† Sarah Weber Pierson-Boaz ‘77
†† Frances Helen Pitts
†† Dale Powers
†† Dom and Helen Pretzie
†† Joe Raef, Class of ‘74
†† Joseph Ruiz Renteria
†† Mr. & Mrs. Lawrence Rhein
†† Juan & Josefina Rios
†† Joe L. Rojas
†† Esperanza C. Rojas
†† Maria Angulo Rojas
†† Teresa H. Rojas
†† Teresita Rojas Hdz
†† Agustin Rojas I
†† Katherine Ann Rubano
†† Otila Salazar
†† Andy Sanchez
†† Luis Sanchez-Cortez
†† Louise Perry Schum
†† Mr. & Mrs. Fred Schweihofer
†† Wilfred & Amelia Searcy
†† Sisters of Mercy
†† Samuel Skaggs
†† Mary P. Slovinsky-Roche
†† John “Sully” Sullivan
†† Luis Jorge Tere
†† Buster & Mildred Lee Thrasher
†† James P. Tollefson
†† Sabel Tolosa
†† Pete Torrez
†† Rose Torrez
†† Macedonio & Ramona Torrez
†† Leon Tuttle
†† Chris Tuttle
†† John Vernetti
†† Victims of Abortion
†† Mr & Mrs. Harvey Westrick, Sr.
†† Michael Winchell
†† Belen D. Yap
†† Leonardo D. Yap
†† Rommel Schroeder Yarza
“We commend to God those of our Mater Dei family who have been called
to His presence during the 2013-2014 school year. The joy they shared with
us will always echo in the halls of our campus.” Sr. Lilia M. Barba, SJS
Lennie
Sam Skaggs
Reyna
Carolina Genel
1923 - 2013
1996 - 2013
Maria Luisa
De La Parra
Leo
Henderson
1951 - 2013
1956-2013
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ALUMNI CALENDAR
_______Wednesday, October 30, 2013_______
Crusader Sports Hall of Fame Induction at 6:30 PM
in the foyer of the Bosco Center
_______Friday, November 1, 2013_______
Homecoming/All Class reunion
Football vs. Montgomery at 7 PM
All Class reunion in the gym at 9 PM
_______Friday, March 21, 2014_______
Distinguished Crusader Award
6:30 PM - Dr. Kassebaum Theater
_______Friday, May 31, 2014_______
Graduation – Class of 2014
Class of 1964 invited to sit with the graduates in celebration
of their 50th Anniversary since their graduation.
Non-Profit Org.
U.S. Postage
PAID
San Diego, CA
Permit No. 751
Mater Dei Catholic High School
1615 Mater Dei Drive
Chula Vista, CA 91913
Phone 619.423.2121
www.materdeicatholic.org
Admission Dates 2013-2014
8th Grade Visitation Day 1
8th Grade Visitation Day 3
Wednesday, September 25, 2013
Wednesday, November 13, 2013
9:00 am - 11:45 am
9:00 am - 11:45 am
Prospective 8th Grade Students
Prospective 8th Grade Students
Begins and ends in the Lima Center
Begins and ends in the Lima Center
Lunch Included
Lunch Included
8th Grade Visitation Day 2
High School Placement Test
Wednesday, October 9, 2013
Saturday, January 25, 2014
9:00 am - 11:45 am
7:45 am - 11:45 am
Prospective 8th Grade Students
Prospective 8th Grade Students
Begins and ends in the Lima Center
Lunch Included
Incoming 9th Grade Parent Meeting
Saturday, January 25, 2014
Open House
10:00 am - 11:00 am
Saturday, October 19, 2013
Prospective 8th Grade Parents
10:00 am - 12:00 pm
Begins and ends in the Lima Center
Prospective 8th Grade Students & Parents
Begins and ends in the Lima Center