*$500,000 will be donated to 20 eligible schools nationwide, for a total of $10 million. Donation made possible by the Kohls' Cares cause merchandise program.
*The 20 schools that get the MOST VOTES and meet eligibility criteria will receive half a million dollars each.
NOTE: Each person is allowed to vote for Bishop Amat a total of 5x's over the course of the contest. The contest runs July 7-September 3, 2010. VOTE TODAY!
I would like to personally thank all those who have sent me condolences regarding my brother's passing in response to the recent "In Memorium" section of the alumni newletter. It is much appreciated during these difficult times. If you would like to reach me with any of your thoughts or prayers, please contact me at my e-mail address: m_entertainment@verizon.net. Thank you. Mario Sanchez
The Angels acquired right-hander, Dan Haren, '98, from the Diamondbacks on Sunday.
Below is a quote by Haron taken from Foxsports.com:
"At this point, being on the West Coast has a lot of value to me, being near my family and going to a ballclub that is dedicated to winning,'' Haren said after Arizona's game against San Francisco. ''I am very excited for the opportunity. I am sad to go from here, all the guys and I had a good time here but I am really excited about going there and having a chance to win.''
Congratulations, Haron! We are proud of you!! -Bishop Amat Alumni Office
Congratulations goes out to Chris Beck, '94, on the recent birth of his new baby boy, Tyler Christopher Beck. Baby Beck was born July 2010 and weighed 7.5 lbs and was 21 inches long. Mom and baby are very healthy.
Pat Haden,'71, will replace Mike Garrett as athletic director of USC, and fellow Amat alum and classmate to Haden, J.K. McKay, will be assistant AD at USC (click on the link below to see the article in the Los Angeles Times).
Class of 1964, Seved as a hospital corpsman for the 3rd Batalion 1st Marines Division in Vietnam in 1967-1968. Received U.S. Marine Corp Certificate of Commendation for Meritorius Service in combat against Insurgent Viet Cong Forces in May of 1967.
While attending school I played Varsity Basketball for 3 years. I was co-captain and was also named most valuable defensive player in the Amat All Tournament. Bishop Amat made high school a truly enjoyable experience.
We are looking for a graduation program from the class of 1970. If anyone has one readily available, please contact Joan Wiederholt at Joanthecornlady@aol.com or through facebook. You may also contact the Alumni Office at (626) 962-2495 ext. 7403 or alumni@bishopamat.org.
Tremonisha (Haywood) Watson, '97, and her husband, Jason,
celebrated the 1st birthday of their son, Wesley Eli Watson. He was born
on June 28, 2009.
Johnathon Haywood, '02, works
with students who have autism, and is currently pursuing his credential in
Behavioral Therapy.
Mattison Haywood, 06, recently graduated from
Concordia University Irvine with a bachelor of Arts in Biology and a
concentration in Medical Science. She is working at St. Mary's Medical
Center; and will be attending an accelerated one year program for a
Bachelor of Science in Nursing at the same school.
David Reyes, '09 (son of Isabel Perez,'86), completed the U.S. Army Basic Training and Infantry school at Ft. Benning, GA , this past April 2010. He deployed to Afghanistan in June 2010, where he is currently serving with the 101st Airborne Division.
Our sincere thanks and appreciation to all of our donors who have made a contribution to Bishop Amat High School during the 2009-2010 school year. Your gift will help to ensure the continued quality of education that has become the hallmark of one of the premier schools in the San Gabriel Valley. Every gift, no matter how large or small, is significant to the students of Bishop Amat. By giving, you have helped to sustain our ongoing tradition of excellence in academics, athletics, and the arts in a safe and caring environment.
Steadfast, Loyal, and True GO LANCERS!
Your friends from the Bishop Amat Alumni/Development Office
Michelle Salazar, '02 and Armando Medina, '02 were married on June 12 at St. Elizabeth Ann Setton in Rowland Heights and had their first son on Jan. 30, 2010.
Anasa D. Sinegal, '95 will be attending the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill as a Roy H. Park Ph.D. Fellow in Mass Communication beginning Fall 2010.
She received her A.B. from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill's School of Journalism and Mass Communication and her M.A. in Mass Communication from California State University, Northridge.
In 2004, she received an Emmy Award for her work as a broadcast journalist and received a number of scholarships and awards since returning to graduate school. Anasa has been preparing for this final step in her education since she was a Lancer.
Janae Lynn Grijalva, '06 completed her 4-year degree in 3-1/2 years from Stanford University this past Spring 2010. While attending Stanford, she played on the varsity rugby team as a starter. She was this year's team captain, and was voted unanimously the "players player" of the year! In addition, she was named "first team all American," and was invited to play with the All American team. Click on the link below to read the article.
Janae will be traveling to New Zealand after graduation with the rugby team for two weeks, and then she will be moving to Minneapolis, MN in July to begin her job with General Mills as a financial analyst.
Don't miss this half a century reunion (50 Years for the Class of 1961)! Register at http://amat61.com/ and receive upcoming reunion information. Registration is free and you will have access to photos, forum, and more.
SAVE THE DATE! Class of '61 Reunion Weekend October 21, 22, and 23, 2011
Tentative Itinerary Friday - Tour Amat Facilities - Attend an Amat football game (if played at home)
Saturday night - Dinner & 50 year Celebration at Kellogg-West (Cal Poly Pomona) - Hotel rooms will be available at the Kellogg-West facility if needed. To see facilities to to http://www.kelloggwest.org
More information on lodging and dinner reservations to follow at a later date.
Please remember in your prayers, John Casmir Caropino, who passed away at his home in California on Monday morning, the 21st of June. He is survived by his wife, Lucy, eldest son, Steve '69 (Laura), twins Donald '71 and Donna (Chuck), youngest son Ronald (Chris), grandchildren Nicholas, Marissa, Tessa, Katrina, Bobby, John Curtis '04, Blake '06, Jacob '11, Madison '13, Jessa, and Kara, and great grandchildren Brock and Deegan.
Christy French-Goodman, Class of 1989 Christy Graduated from Bishop Amat in 1989 and entered a career in law enforcement. She has served as a Deputy Sheriff in the L.A. Jails, and has just been accepted into the City of Montclair as a Police Officer.
Christy has 3 children Danielle 19, Tyler 18, and Rylee 6. She now lives in Corona at Horsethief Canyon.
Christy’s mother, Tish Jacobs, was a faculty member at Amat for 23 years and now owns T.L.C. Riding Center in Norco. The picture is Christy with Tish and her husband Mike Jacobs.
Wanted to share my retirement news. After 20 years in the Marine Reserves, I officially retired on Oct. 1, 2009. Ceremony held at Miramar, San Diego, CA.
Posted on 4/11/2010, by : Rosemarie (Angel) Rummer
I ask that you please have my twin brother, Patrick Sanchez ( Class of 1983 ), in your thoughts and prayers. He passed away suddenly in late November 2009. He worked in the computer technology field as a manager and eventually as a consultant for many years. He was an intelligent and passionate person who will be greatly missed. He is survived by brother Mario Sanchez ( Class of 1983 ) and sister Renee Sanchez Kelly ( Class of 1977 ).
Mark your calendars now for the Bishop Amat Military Memorial Official Dedication to be held during Homecoming Weekend Saturday, October 9, 2010. More information to follow.
The Bishop Amat Military Memorial now has a MySpace site. Please visit it for updates and to communicate with each other through this venture. Register and then request to be "Friends" of so we can update and collaborate on our many aspects of this wonderful dedication. See updated photos of the Bishop Amat Military Memorial Garden which incorporates the long standing Vietnam Veteran Memorial, Fallen Hero Flag Pole monument and a beautiful cross~circular Garden.
To request a brochure please send us a comment or email with your mailing information. You may send any offers to volunteer or support our BAMM efforts to MySpace ~ Bishop Amat Military Memorial (Securely Moderated by the BAMM PR/Comminications Coordinator) or to Bishop Amat High School.
To learn more about the BAMM ~ Bishop Amat Military Memorial facets of the Physical, Spiritual & Scholarship aspects of this eternal dedication, see the Amat website article: http://www.bishopamat.org/ArticleID=360 written by Principal Dr. Merritt Hemenway
Please continue to pray and support all the families & those who serve our great USA.
What: The Medical Club will hold a “Be the Match” Bone Marrow Registry Drive sponsored by the City of Hope. The drive recruits adults, ages 18-61, to register as potential donors. A simple mouth swab is used to assay the potential of an individual who may be a possible genetic match for a leukemia patient in need of a bone marrow transplant. The potential “match” donor can choose whether or not to actually donate. A little known fact is that the majority of bone marrow donations do not involve surgery.
Why: Although all potential donors are welcome, but there is a particular need for possible donors who are ethnic minorities because of the need to have DNA similarities.
Please pray for the recovery of Max Gaines, son of Wendy (Van
Olden) , Class 0f 1980, and Gary Gaines. Max was involved in a near fatal dirt
bike riding accident over the Thanksgiving Holiday.
While Wendy and her husband Gary Gaines possess health insurance, they
are expected to pick up much of the out-of-pocket rehabilitation costs.
The Marino Foundation, a nonprofit 501(c)(3), has contributed $5,000 to help the Gaines' family, however this is not enough to cover rehab costs, which could exceed $100,000.
If you'd like to help, the Marino Foundation is holding a month-long fundraiser for the family to help defray the medical costs. If you'd like to help, send checks to the Marino Foundation at 10671 Civic Center Drive, Rancho Cucamonga, Calif. 91730. Be sure to earmark the donation for Max Gaines as 100 percent of donations will go to that family.
Also, the family would greatly appreciate letters of support for Max, and/or gift cards or checks to help with items like groceries.
We have begun working on our next alumni newsletter and would like to include as much alumni news as possible. If you've received a job promotion, had a child, graduated with special honors from college, or anything else that you'd like to tell the Amat family, feel free to e-mail me that news at mdelmuro@bishopamat.org.
The Lancer Classic Dinner will take place on Saturday, March 27, 2010 at the Los Angeles Marriott Downtown. The reception will begin at 6:00 p.m. with dinner and awards to follow at 7:00 p.m.
The Alumnus of the Year Award will be presented to Mr. Alan G. Ludwig, Class of 1964. Alan is President of Pascal & Ludwig Constructors, a general engineering firm headquartered in Ontario, California. His company specializes in the construction of water and wastewater facilities and annually completes an estimated $80-$100 million in the construction and/or installation of buildings, pump stations, reservoirs, treatment plants and civil site improvements for municipalities throughout Southern California.
Alan is also a member of the Bishop Amat High School Consultative Council and its Plant and Facilities Committee. He contributed to the capital campaign for the building of the Student Activity Center, in particular, by providing all of the equipment for the athletic training facility. Alan continues to support capital projects on the campus, most recently, the construction of the Bishop Amat Military Memorial. Alan has given generously of his time, talent and treasure in support of Bishop Amat High School for many years and is richly deserving of this award.
The Monsignor Thomas A. Kiefer Humanitarian Award will be presented to Mr. Robert Huston, Chairman of the Watson Land Company. Mr. Huston is a real estate attorney and partner in the Los Angeles office of the Southern California based law firm Booth, Mitchel & Strange LLP. Prior to becoming Chairman in 2003, Mr. Huston served on the board for six years.
Mr. Huston’s practice focuses on real estate and construction contracts in addition to general business litigation.
Mr. Huston is an active community leader who serves on the board of a number of organizations including the Society of St. Vincent de Paul, Council of Los Angeles and Family Rosary/Family theater Productions, and the St. Francis High School Alumni Council. He also serves on the board of the Southern California Chapter of the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation.
Please join us in honoring Alan and Robert by sending them a personal message in the 2010 Lancer Classic Tribute Program or by attending the event. For further information, please contact Mrs. Lucy Rios, Special Events Coordinator at 626-962-2495, Ext. 4301.
Homecoming Weekend started with a pre-football game BBQ held in the covered lunch area with approximately 300 alumni in attendance. The Bishop Amat band, choir, dance and pep squad units performed for the alums and it was a great show! The football team came through by posting a win over Alemany with a record number of supporters in the stands.
The Hagerty brothers anticipating a great football game coached by their younger brother, Head coach, Steve.
Three generations of the Hartmann family are alums of Bishop Amat.
Bishop Amat Golden Lancer Band and Twirller perform.
On Saturday, October 25, the Classes of 1969, 1979, 1989 and 1999 held their individual class reunions. All of the reunions were well-attended and everyone had a great time reminiscing and sharing memories of their four years at Amat.
At the Class of 1969 Reunion, Monsignor Carroll was presented a class gift of $10,100. Under the leadership of Dr. Jeff Lobosky, the class took up a collection to establish an endowed scholarship fund. The school seeded the scholarship with a $25,000 deposit and will match all donations made to the scholarship fund until the principal reaches $50,000. With the class raising $10,000 and that amount being matched by the school, plus the initial $25,000 deposit, the scholarship fund now stands at $45,000. All future donations made by the Class of 1969 will be matched by the school and deposited into the Class of 1969 Scholarship Fund.
Jeff Lobosky '69 presents Monsignor Carroll with Class gift.
On Sunday afternoon the school hosted an alumni get-together from 2-5 p.m. Alums were given the chance to wander the campus and see all of the improvements that have been made to the campus.
Craig LaCroix (Class of 1978) passed away suddenly from a pulmonary embolism on October 18, 2009. Craig is survived by his children, Marc, Dominique, and his brother Lucien (Class of 1976).
There will be a celebration of Craig's life on Sunday, November 8. Information for Craig's Gathering can
be accessed on the website bishopamat78.com.
Please keep Craig and his family in your thoughts and prayers.
Bishop Amat Memorial High School - Class of 1979 Reunion (Double Tree Inn - Claremont)
Please help us get the word out. If you are from our class or know someone from the Class of 1979 - Please attend our 30 year reunion or let them know the following (this is what will be going on the whole weekend):
Bishop Amat Memorial High School - Class of 1979 Reunion
Friday, October 23, 2009 - pre-homecoming BBQ Bishop Amat will host its annual alumni barbeque before that night's homecoming game versus Bishop Alemany High School.
Saturday, October 24, 2009 - October dinner/dance Reception - 7:00 pm, Dinner - 8:00 pm DoubleTree Hotel, Claremont
Sunday, October 25, 2009 - lunch at Amat Bishop Amat will host a get together at the Carroll Activity Center on campus.
Lose your senior yearbook in a move? Never GET your yearbook?
Well, we might have a replacement book for you.
The yearbook office is selling previous Tusitalias for $20 each. There are multiple copies remaining for each year since 1970 and there are even some copies of 1960s yearbooks.
Call Mr. Gabriel Escovar at (626) 962-2495, Ext. 7408 or email him at gescovar@bishopamat.org to see if your year is available.
Mrs. Marie Wiederholt passed away on Saturday after a long illness. Mother to Joan Wiederholt (Joan the corn lady) 1970 Karen Wiederholt - 1975 and Annette Wiederholt and Grandmother to Jesse Paz - 1995
Viewing only is on Sunday, July 5, from 3:00pm to 8:00pm
at Queen of Heaven Mortuary and Cemetery - Room A 2161 Fullerton Road, Rowland Heights, CA 91748
Rosary and Mass will be on Monday, July 6, at 12:30pm
at Queen of the Heaven Cemetery Chapel Internment immediately following Mass.
The family is requesting donations be sent to
Bishop Amat High School in lieu of flowers.
The family will be establishing the
Wiederholt-Paz Scholarship Fund
In an effort to keep Bishop Amat's student newspaper The Lance relevant, it has been moved online to http://www.thelance.org
If you visit the site today, you'll see photos and read stories from graduation week, as well as articles students from The Lance have been working on the last few weeks.
After the kinks are worked out, it's the hope of the class that http://www.thelance.org will become the primary source for on-campus and other school news.
I graduated from BAHS in 2006. I joined the U.S. Army in April 2008. I PFC Triay will be leaving to Kuwait/Iraq in August 09. I would like to say that I am proud to be an alumni to one of the greatest HS.
I would like to announce the birth of my two children. "Ava Francesca Delgado" (2 lbs 3 oz) and "Connor Paul Delgado" (2 ils 7 oz) born on 4-23-09. They were 11 weeks premature, however they are both doing very well in the Neonatal Center at Long Beach Memorial Hospital. Babies are expected to be in hospital for 2 months at which time they should be able to come home to their awaiting big brother (Brandon James Delgado 4/12 yrs old). My beautiful wife Claudia is recovering well from an emergency "C" section.
Bob Miltimore, class of 1965, passed away on January 15, 2009 in Eureka, CA. He lived in Eureka with his wife Pam and his four children. He died suddenly and unexpectedly from a heart attack. He is preceded in death by his parents and his brother, Jeff Miltimore '69. There will be a memorial Mass on Wednesday, March 4th at 10:00 am at Holy Name of Mary Church in San Dimas.
In order to simplify the reunion process for the 10-, 20-, 30-, and 40-year anniversaries approaching in the upcoming year, Bishop Amat has set the weekend of October 23-25 aside for a slate of reunion events.
This weekend, which coincides with Homecoming, will include an alumni barbeque before the Homecoming game at Bishop Amat on Friday, October 23, continue with your alumni-arranged reunion, and will conclude with a lunch at Amat on Sunday, October 25.
If you are a member of the reunion committee, contact the Southern California representative at http://www.greatreunions.com at (714) 891-8100.
Schedule October 23: Alumni Barbeque* October 24: Reunion October 25: Lunch at Amat*
Tim Obregon, class of 1991, passed this week from complicatons following a stroke. Viewing Wednesday afternoon, January 28th, at Custer Christiansen, in West Covina.
Mass of Christian Burial at Sacred Heart Catholic Church, Covina, at noon on Thursday, January 29.
It is with sadness that we report the death of long time Bishop Amat
Attendance Office clerk Mrs. Kathy Verti on Tuesday January 20th. She
died after a short illness.
Mrs. Verti is survived by her husband Jim and four sons, each of
whom graduated from Bishop Amat High School; Michael '92, Matthew, '93,
Mark, '96 and Christopher, '00. Mark currently teaches History at the
school.
Funeral arrangements are as follows:
Rosary 8:00 pm Sunday at St. Elizabeth Seton Catholic Church, Rowland Heights
1835 Larkvane Road
Rowland Heights, CA 91748
Services Monday at 10:00 am at St. Elizabeth Seton
Bishop Alumnus Matt
Deurmeier will be heading up the Army's drill and presentation corps at the
44th Presidential Inauguration on Tuesday morning January 19th. Deurmeier and
his very large contingency will take the stage immediately following the band
at introduction. For those trying to spot him, he will be the only soldier out
of order in the procession and will be wearing a long formal uniform coat with
a white scarf. In the practice sessions leading up to the event, Matt has
"given 10" pushups with Tom Hanks and spoken with Bon Jovi. Captain
Deurmeier is within an arms reach of the President and has been attending
ceremonies, galas and banquets in addition to his official duties.
Congratulation Matt !
We are sorry to share with you the news that Rick Deeb,
Class of 1980 passed away on Dec. 23rd in Pasadena,
CA. We have been asked on behalf of
the family to announce a School Fund has been set up for his two children. His
widow, Maggie, is a Class of 1980 Alumni of Amat as well. Thank you, Naomi De
Luna Minogue 909.993.3541
It is with great sadness that we inform you of the death of alumnus of the Class of 1985, James Gustaveson. James passed away on December 21, 2008. It is our understanding that he suffered a heart attack. Here is a link to his obituary if you would like more information: http://http://www.southvalleyobits.com/classifieds/XcCPViewItem.asp?ID=280640
Those who remember Jim's selfless attitude at Amat also recall that he was noted for being the blocking fullback for Eric Bieniemy's sophomore year as running back for the Lancers as well as playing linebacker for Amat.
James leaves behind a wife and 3 young children, and his family is in a tough financial situation now. A fund has been set up for them by his sister.
James Gustaveson Children's Fund
c/o Jonna & Mike Dunne
761 Dakota Ct.
Morgan Hill, CA 95037
Monsignor Aidan M. Carroll, President of Bishop Amat High School announced the establishment of the Lucy and Carmen Cavezza Scholarship Fund with an initial deposit of $25,000.00.
The Cavezza's were long-time parishoners of St. Joseph's, La Puente. A scholarship will be awarded annually to a student from this parish.
The family has requested donations be made to the school in lieu of flowers. Such donations will be deposited into this Scholarship Fund. Further information may be obtained by calling Ms. Deborah Oswald, Development Director at 626-480-7444.
Lucy Theresa Cavezza, 90 passed gently into the arms of the Lord, on November 16, 2008, in Glendora, California. Her passing came just one week after the death of her husband Carmen. After 67 years of marriage, they truly could not live, or die, without each other. Lucy was born in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, on November 7, 1918, one of eleven children born to Attilio and Gaetana Angelini, Italian immigrants who ran a grocery store. In 1941, she married Carmen Cavezza, the son of fellow store owners. They moved to California in 1946, where they built a beautiful life together. Lucy was an active parishioner and school parent at St. Joseph's in La Puente and she was the very first Parent Club Vice President at Bishop Amat High School. She was a devoted wife, a true "soccer mom" of her time, and most importantly, a beautiful and pure model of her Christian faith. She is survived by her loving children Fran (Cherie) and Mary Grace (Joe); her grandchildren Carole, Billy, Carly, Paul, Catherine, and Gregory; and her great-grandchildren Nicole and Brandon. Funeral Services will be held on Friday November 21st at Queen of Heaven Cemetery, 2161 Fullerton Road, Rowland Heights, CA 91748 (626) 964-1291 Viewing 8a-12p, Rosary 12:15p, Mass 12:30p, Reception to follow. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Bishop Amat Memorial High School, contact the Development Office 626.962.2495 Ext. 1-7456
Carmen Charles Cavezza, 90, died peacefully in his sleep in Covina, California, on November 9, 2008. He was born in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, on October 9, 1918, the son of Frank and Mary Cavezza, Italian immigrants who ran a grocery store. In 1941, he married Lucy Angelini Cavezza, the daughter of fellow store owners. They moved to California in 1946, where they built a beautiful life together. He worked as a welder for State Steel Corporation and later, Amro and he even built his own house, where he and Lucy lived together for 47 years. Carmen loved to travel, all over the world, and to each of the 50 United States. He enjoyed coaching in La Puente Little League for many years and was a charter member of the Bishop Amat High School Booster Club. He loved his sports and he loved his family most. He is survived by his loving wife of 67 years; his children Fran (Cherie) and Mary Grace (Joe); his grandchildren Carole, Billy, Carly, Paul, Catherine, and Gregory; and his great-grandchildren Nicole and Brandon. Funeral Services will be private; a Memorial Mass will be held at a later date. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Bishop Amat Memorial High School, contact the Development Office at 626-962-2495, Ext. 1-7456.
Congratulations to grandparents, Carol '72 and Jim '71 Moak and on the arrival of their grandson James Patrick Lillis born on October 11, 2008. Proud mother Erin '97, along with her husband and new baby are living in Portland Oregon.
You are invited to attend the annual Homecoming BBQ at Bishop Amat on Friday, October 24 from 5-7 p.m.. Please contact the Development Office at 626-962-2495, Ext 1-7456 to RSVP/purchase tickets. The event is growing every year, and we hope the game this year is as exciting as last year's overtime thriller against St. Paul. The Varsity team will play West Hills Chaminade this year. Dinner will cost $5, and game tickets will also be available in a block of seats for alumni at $7.
Reunion activities for the Class of 1998 have been set up for the weekend of October 24-26, 2008. If you do not shortly receive an invitation in the mail or by email, please email amatclassof1998@gmail.com.
Ted Mulvehill passed away after a difficult battle with cancer on Friday, September 26, 2008. Ted was an Amat Alumni - Class of 68 - he was also a memeber of the Lancer football teams during his time at Bishop Amat.
Ted and his family chose not to have any services of any kind. He wanted his body donated to a medical/cancer research institute and his cremated ashes spread over West Point in New York. He served as an MP at West Point during the Viet Nam war.
Viewing of RJ's remains at Queen of Heaven from 3 to 8 pm starts on September 30, 2008.
October 1, 2008 - 5 pm there will be a Mass and vigil/viewing at Saint Christopher Parish Church (629 South Glendora Ave, West Covina, CA91790 - 626-960-1805).
October 3, 2008 there will be a memorial Mass in the chapel at Bishop Amat at lunchtime. (12:45 pm)
October 4, 2008RJ's funeral mass and burial at 12:30 pm at the Queen of Heaven Mortuary and Cemetery (2161 South Fullerton Road, Rowland Heights, CA 91748 - 626-964-1291); followed by a reception in Renata-Joyce's honor at the BBQ Buffet on Fullterton Road, Rowland Heights.
The 45th Anniversay of the Ordination to the Priesthood of Monsignor Aidan M. Carroll was celebrated at our opening school Mass on September 17 in the Student Activity Center. As a culmination to the festivities, the Archdiocesan Superintendent of Schools, Fr. Sal Pilato, announced that our beautiful SAC will be officially named the "Monsignor Aidan M. Carroll Student Activity Center." This wonderful surprise for Msgr. Carroll was greated with exuberant applause by the entire gathering of students, faculty, staff, and guests. Congratulations and thanks to Msgr. Carroll.
Bryan will be there on Oct. 3-5 and participate in the post play discussions.
CSUN’S THEATRE DEPARTMENT TO PERFORM PLAY ABOUT END-OF-LIFE ISSUES
“VESTA” will bring awareness to the public on matters that are otherwise kept in the dark.
NORTHRIDGE, Calif. -- The Theatre Department at California State University Northridge will present VESTA, a play that deals with end-of-life issues, with opening night on Oct. 3, 2008 at CSUN‘s Grand Salon. VESTA, written by Bryan Harnetiaux and directed by Doug Kaback, will introduce the audience to real-life matters, offering an in-depth look at how to deal the loss of independence, economic hardship, family dynamics and care giving.
“"The point is to take it (the way the elderly are treated during the last few years of their lives) out of the shadows, and we're trying to do it as a community. We're asking how we can do it by bringing dignity to end-of-life issues. The power of art can provoke people and add a quality to our lives. This play can open a dialogue to a subject we usually don't come near,” said David Lackey, volunteer manager of Vitas Innovative Hospice Care.
The title character is a grandmother in her late 70s who confronts the loss of independence after a stoke, a series of complex medical, economic and personal issues following a fight with cancer and, inevitably, her death.
In addition to performances at CSUN and at three community senior centers, students can participate in a unique interdisciplinary learning experience. Students can explore issues through research, fieldwork and discussions with experts and community members. CSUN departments, such as sociology, theatre, health sciences, music and journalism, will actively participate in the production of VESTA. A panel will be held after each performance so the audience may obtain additional information regarding end-of-life issues and are free to ask questions to health experts.
“"We're trying to turn something so difficult, into a more positive experience, which otherwise is a difficult one. I lost my wife five years ago, it was hard and my family and I weren’t ready for it, so this play has a special place near my own life,” said Doug Kaback, play director of VESTA.
The Duke University Institute on Care at the End of Life first produced a similar project in April 2007 and looks forward to supporting and participating with CSUN and with the new production.
At each performance, a small donation to help the VITAS Hospice Charitable Fund will be much appreciated. All proceeds will go to supporting specific and immediate special needs of individual dying patients and families that go beyond the services that hospices can provide.
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The Department of Theatre at CaliforniaStateUniversity, Northridge (CSUN), consists of three theatres where each semester, a total of four to seven productions are generated. Each semester, the Theatre Department is proud to serve over 200 undergraduate students and graduate theatre majors. Some of CSUN’s 2008-2009 season plays are “El Estudio del Maestro” - by David Tittle, “The Importance of being EARNEST” – by Oscar Wilde, “Le Nozze de Figaro” – by Mozart, “Bill’s New Frock” – by Anne Fine. For more information, call (818)-677-1200.
Bill Bartak, ’85, has been diagnosed with cancer, and has completed some preliminary tests that will be used to determine the best course of action to help him start the fight against this terrible illness. He will be going for an appointment at the City of Hope on 9/15 for further assessment and to get the treatment started.
Bill needs as much prayer and support as we can all give him at this time. He has a long, tough fight ahead of him, and I knew that you would all want to let him know he is in your thoughts and prayers. His wife has set up a blog so that everyone can stay updated on his progress, and can post messages for him. We have been told, Bill has been getting great encouragement and enjoyment from the messages people have been posting there. He would love to hear from you. Here is the link: http://bartak.blogspot.com/
Please forward this on to anyone you may keep in touch with. Prayer is power- the more the better.
Reggie Maddox ’63 has loss the use of his arms and legs from West Nile disease. Please keep him in your prayers. You can send him messages thru his mothers e-mail at jokt748@earthlink.net
Please be advised per a telephone call from a friend of The McNair Family that Kevin McNair, Amat Class of 1967, has died of a heart attack on July 10, 2008.
Maria Perez died June 19th, 2008 with her family at her side. She is the mother of Raul Perez '82, Irma Perez '84,Isabel Perez '86, Leticia Perez '90 and grandmother of David Reyes '09. She is also the mother-in-law of Shirley(Baray)Perez '82. She was laid to rest on June 25th,2008.
Bodo Rohde class of "81" lost his battle with cancer on April 21 2008. He leaves behind his wife Wanda of 16 years and a 14 year old son, also 2 stepchildren and 2 grandchildren.
Alum, Allen Evangelista,is currently an actor and is in a new show called "The Secret Life of the American Teenager" starting Tuesday July 1st, at 8pm on ABC Family. It's a great new show--trying to make sure it makes it to its second season--please watch.
The youngest son of Tom Makowski (class of '77) and Simone Tuerlings (class of '78), Joseph passed away on Friday, May 16th, from cancer. He had just turned 19 on April 16.
Services will held at St. Peter and St. Paul Catholic Church at 9135 Banyan in Alta Loma. The Church phone number is (909) 987-9312. The Rosary is this coming Wednesday, the 21st at 7:00pm at the Church and the Funeral Mass will be at 2:00pm on Thursday, the 22nd.
2008 Lancer Classic Co-Recipients of Alumnus of the Year Award- Mary Grace Cavezza Lima '96 and Christopher Trujillo '74, photographed with Monsignor Aidan M. Carroll and Dr. Merritt V. Hemenway
2008 Lancer Classic Recipients of the Monsignor Thomas A. Kiefer Humanitarian Award (awarded collectively to all Religious Orders serving Bishop Amat in the past fifty years), photographed with Msgr. Aidan M. Carroll and Dr. Merritt V. Hemenway
Posted on 4/15/2008, by : Marie T. (Van Son ) La Bouff
Please pray for the repose of the soul of Cesar Morales '01, who passed away on Sunday, March 30, 2008. Cesar's brother, Bobby Risdon '91, is also an Amat graduate.
Funeral services for Cesar are as follows:
Viewing Sky Rose Chapel at Rose Hills Cemetery Sunday, April 6, 2008 - 5:00 PM to 8:00 PM Monday, April 7, 2008 - 9:00 AM to 1:00 PM
Funeral Sky Rose Chapel at Rose Hills Cemetery Monday, April 7, 2008 - 3:00 PM
Please keep Cesar's family in your prayers.
Posted on 4/4/2008, by : Marie T. (Van Son ) La Bouff
Please pray for the family of Michele (Gustafson) Kish '76, wife of Brian Kish '76, was passed away suddenly last week.
Funeral mass will be at 10:00 a.m. on Thursday, February 28, 2008, at St. Bruno Church, 15740 Citrustree Road, Whittier, CA 90603, followed by burial at Queen of Heaven Cemetery in Rowland Heights.
Posted on 2/25/2008, by : Marie T. (Van Son ) La Bouff
Moises De La Cerda, Class of 1991, was killed on Sunday, February 17, 2008, after being struck by a car while changing a tire on the side of the 210 Freeway.
Services will be held at St. Joseph Church, 550 Glendora Avenue, La Puente, CA 91744, as follows:
Friday, 2/22/08, 5:00 pm viewing; 7:00 pm Rosary
Saturday, 2/23/08, 10:00 am Funeral Mass, followed by
Burial at Queen of Heaven Cemetery, 2161 S. Fullerton Road, Rowland Heights, CA 91748
Please keep Moises' family in your prayers.
Posted on 2/20/2008, by : Marie T. (Van Son ) La Bouff
Below are the teachers (former and current) who have agreed to attend the Salute to Academic Excellence on January 12, 2008. Please check again, as this list will be updated frequently. We hope you will join us in celebrating their contributions to Amat.
Mr. Richard Beck
Mrs. Gabbi Benson
Mrs. Xiomara Blanco
Mrs. Jennifer Campbell
Sr. Carmelina Leland OCD
Bishop Edward Clark
Miss Kathleen Collins
Sr. Julie Conole S.S.L.
Mr. Dave Caro (’77)
Mr. Randall Dimmitt
Mr. Gabe Escovar (‘98)
Mrs. Rita Fortner
Dr. Arlene Giliberto (’60)
Sr. Mary Gonzaga OCD
Mrs. Maria (Cantwell) Gover (Dolores Ramos ’66)
Mrs. Rosann Graff-Kindt
Miss Ivy Grashian
Mrs. June Harker
Dr. Merritt Hemenway (’64)
Mr. Tim Holt
Mrs. Tish Jacobs
Mr. John Johnson (‘80)
Mr. Kenneth Lambright
Mr. Marcus Lewis
Ms. Catherine Lima (‘03)
Mrs. Mary Grace (Cavezza ‘69) Lima
Mrs. Sonia Loayza
Mr. Steve McCreight
Dr. Jay Medina
Mrs. Diana Miller
Mrs. Ramona Minto
Mr. Tim Murphy (‘76)
Mrs. Debi (Gutierrez ‘78) Myers
Mr. Andy Nieto
Ms. Mary (Junie) Nugent
Mrs. Wendy (Smith ‘86) Nugent
Mrs. Mary (Cole ’64) O’Neil
Ms. Debbie Oswald
Mr. Mark Paredes
Ms. Rosemary Perry (Sr. Rose Emmanuel IHM)
Miss Marlene Pinel
Miss Virginia Pranik
Ms. Vicky Raus
Mrs. Anita (Encinas ’00) Rix
Mrs. Sandi Roberts
Mr. Ray Rodriguez (‘92)
Mrs. Linda Sabatella
Mrs. Michelle (La Masa) Schrader
Mrs. Ivette Salcedo
Fr. Mike Sezzi
Mrs. Paula (Atchley ’66) Sheldon
Mr. Keith Stievo
Mr. Cameron Troxell
Mr. Dan Valdez
Mrs. Audrey Wei
Posted on 12/21/2007, by : Marie T. (Van Son ) La Bouff
Please pray for the repose of the soul of former longtime faculty Carol Bielmeier who died peacefully in her sleep on Thursday. Services for Carol will be held at Queen of Heaven Cemetery, 2161 Fullerton Road, Rowland Heights, CA, at 11:00 a.m. on Friday, December 21, 2007.
For directions to Queen of Heaven Cemetery, please click on the link below:
In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations to the Carol Bielmeier Memorial Scholarship Fund, payable to Bishop Amat High School, 14301 Fairgrove Avenue, La Puente, CA 91746.
Posted on 12/17/2007, by : Marie T. (Van Son ) La Bouff
Below are the teachers (former and current) who have agreed to attend the Salute to Academic Excellence on January 12, 2008. Please check again, as this list will be updated frequently. We hope you will join us in celebrating their contributions to Amat.
Mr. Richard Beck
Mrs. Gabbi Benson
Mrs. Xiomara Blanco
Bishop Edward Clark (pending his schedule)
Miss Kathleen Collins
Sr. Julie Conole S.S.L.
Mr. Dave Caro (’77)
Mr. Randall Dimmitt
Mr. Gabe Escovar (‘98)
Mrs. Rita Fortner
Dr. Arlene Giliberto (’60)
Mrs. Maria (Cantwell) Gover (Dolores Ramos ’66)
Mrs. Rosann Graff-Kindt
Mrs. June Harker
Dr. Merritt Hemenway (’64)
Mr. Tim Holt
Mr. John Johnson (‘80)
Mr. Kenneth Lambright
Mr. Marcus Lewis
Ms. Catherine Lima (‘03)
Mrs. Mary Grace (Cavezza ‘69) Lima
Mr. Steve McCreight
Mrs. Diana Miller
Mrs. Ramona Minto
Mr. Tim Murphy (‘76)
Mrs. Debi (Gutierrez ‘78) Myers
Mr. Andy Nieto
Ms. Mary (Junie) Nugent
Mrs. Wendy (Smith ‘86) Nugent
Mrs. Mary (Cole ’64) O’Neil
Ms. Debbie Oswald
Miss Virginia Pranik
Ms. Vicky Raus
Mrs. Anita (Encinas ’00) Rix
Mrs. Sandi Roberts
Mr. Ray Rodriguez (‘92)
Mrs. Linda Sabatella
Mrs. Ivette Salcedo
Fr. Mike Sezzi
Mrs. Paula (Atchley ’66) Sheldon
Mr. Keith Stievo (pending schedule change)
Mr. Cameron Troxell
Mr. Dan Valdez
Mrs. Audrey Wei
Posted on 12/13/2007, by : Marie T. (Van Son ) La Bouff
Rose (Podesta) Weitkamp '74, wife of Jim Weitkamp '75, passed away yesterday after a long struggle with cancer. Rose, an Amat cheerleader, was a beloved member of her class. Funeral services are as follows:
11:00 a.m. Wednesday, December 11, 2007 Holy Name of Mary Church 724 East Bonita Avenue San Dimas, CA (909) 599-1243
Evan Cousineau, age nine, son of Mark Cousineau '79 and his wife Gina, lost his battle with adrenoleukodystrophy (ALD). A celebration of his life was held November 14th at his parish, Our Lady of Fatima, in San Clemente. Following the Mass, a beach party commemorating his life and the scattering of his ashes was held at T Street Beach in San Clemente. Their beautiful and courageous story, told much better than I ever could, can be found by visiting their Caring Bridge journal at www.caringbridge.org/visit/evancousineau. Please keep the entire Cousineau family in your prayers.
Posted on 11/15/2007, by : Marie T. (Van Son ) La Bouff
Roland "Bart" Barthelemy, father of Wayne '74, Lynn Leach '75, Daniel '78, and Matthew '80, passed away as the result of a tragic plane crash in Chino, California. Please pray for his family and for the repose of his soul.
Posted on 11/15/2007, by : Marie T. (Van Son ) La Bouff
Mama Juana’s (Darrell Alatorre’s Night Club) 3707 Cahuenga Boulevard Studio City, CA 91604
HOTEL ACCOMMODATIONS:
Sheraton Universal Hotel 333 Universal Hollywood Drive Universal City, California 91608
PLANNING: We need everyone’s help in making this the best Reunion we’ve had so far. We need to pick a Reunion Company to help us find our classmates. If you can help in any way (no matter if you are out of state or not), please contact Renee Belgarde-Linder via e-mail at: rbelgarde@insurancespecialtygroup.com . We are looking to put together a full weekend of activities from golfing on Friday, to a family style BBQ on Sunday. Everyone’s input is welcome.
Posted on 11/6/2007, by : Marie T. (Van Son ) La Bouff
Please join me in supporting a fellow Lancer and a life long friend Marie McGilvray in her new C.D. release "Big Love". She moved to Nashville to pursue her career in Occupational Therapy and her life long dreams of making music. You can preview her C.D. on MySpace Music.com. Her song Mockingbird has also been used in a video for Presidential candidate Barack Obama which you can also find on YouTube. You won't be disappointed.
Memorial Service for Jeff Vrieling will be held on Saturday, 9/22/07, at 11:00 a.m., at Kindred Community Church, 8712 Santa Ana Canyon Road, Anaheim Hills, CA 92808. Directions to the church may be found at www.kindredcommunitychurch.org.
Posted on 9/18/2007, by : Marie T. (Van Son ) La Bouff
Jeff Vrieling '75 passed away on September 4, 2007. Jeff died of complications from injuries sustained in an automobile accident on August 19, 2007. Jeff is survived by father James, mother Wanda, brothers Richard '76 and Steven, and sisters Cheryl '77 and Christine '82. Jeff was predeceased by sister Cynthia '79.
The family plans a memorial on September 22, 2007, likely to be held in the Orange County area; details will be posted when available.
Please pray for the repose of the soul of Jeff and for healing for his family.
Posted on 9/11/2007, by : Marie T. (Van Son ) La Bouff
Second Lieutenant Aaron Markel '01, a member of Amat's first National Championship baseball team and graduate of UCLA came home to Amat to say hello. Dressed in military garb, Aaron toured the campus with college counselor Mike Scott, and was excited to see the Student Activity Center which did not exist in 2001.
Second Lieutenant Markel will soon depart for El Paso, Texas, where he will receive training in air defense.
Our best wishes go out to Aaron, and to all of Amat's family members who protect and serve our country.
Posted on 8/31/2007, by : Marie T. (Van Son ) La Bouff
On August 6, 2007 the second annual Bishop Carl Anthony Fisher Awards were announced, and Amat alum Sister Mary Karen Collier, SSL '65 was among the nine recipients. Sister Mary Karen is the parish life director of St. Agatha's Church in Los Angeles.
The awards are presented to priests, religious brothers and sisters, plus deacons "whose life and works have made significant contributions to the spiritual enrichment in the life of Catholics of African descent."
Congratulations!
Posted on 8/13/2007, by : Marie T. (Van Son ) La Bouff
Class of 2001 graduates David Gomez and Laura Campbell recently announced their engagement. They plan to marry in July 2008. Congratulations David and Laura.
The newly appointed Alumni Relations Coordinator at Bishop Amat High School is Marie LaBouff, 77. Marie is married to Jim, '77 and mother of Katie, '07 and Chris. She begins her first day in the Alumni/Development Office on Monday, August 6, 2007. Welcome aboard, Marie!
To reach the Office of Alumni Relations, please call (626) 962-2495 ext. 1-7403.
I am healthy, happy, single, divorced, whatever... I teach elementary school. I have three beautiful daughters ages 26, 22, and 9. My eldest daughter still lives in California with her family in Rancho Cucamonga and has blessed me with my beautiful granddaughter (age 6). She and her husband are expecting a new one on Christmas Day. With that said... I will be forced to visit Cali, as I am now a Florida transplant. I live on the West Coast of Florida in beautiful Tampa Bay (no smog!). I am not terrified of living where lightening or hurricanes occur (we get warnings, unlike earthquakes). Property values here are incredibly low, and you can still find waterfront property for under 250K! The beaches here are to die for and the Gulf sand is white and as soft as powder. The water is warm and CLEAN!! My best wishes to all. E-mail me if you want to touch base!
On May 10, 2007, twin boys, Cayden and Tanner, were born to Angela (Thomas) Eilers, '92 and her husband. The Eilers also bought a NEW home and Angela is currently a stay-at-home mom. Congratulations!
Nisha Gutierrez, class of 1998, has taken a big step in her career and moved to Idaho to fulfill her dream of becoming a tv news reporter. In June Nisha moved to Idaho to begin reporting for KPVI- NBC News Channel 6 in Pocatello. Before KPVI, Nisha worked as a staff writer for the San Gabriel Valley Tribune in West Covina. She misses home but is thankful for her new opportunity.
Everyone had a great time at the Lancers Legends Football Camp. Here are some of the past players who showed up and pose for a picture with Monsignor Zimmerman.
Ramogi Huma '95, Chris Rix, Ryan Smith '03, Pernell Taylor '83, Ray Martinez '96, Msgr. Zimmerman, Will Robinosn '03, Daylon McCutcheon '95, Tom Gomez '96, Jason Harris '94, Wesley Walker '02
Kristine Gail Zapata '97 and Caesar Gonzalez '96 were married on June 16, 2007 in Pasadena, California. Although both Bishop Amat alumni, they met while at the University of La Verne. They are looking forward to a long and wonderful lifetime together.
Posted on 7/17/2007, by : Kristine G. (Zapata) Gonzalez
from the San Gabriel Valley Tribune by Nisha Gutierrez, Staff Writer for the Tribune and also a Bishop Amat Alumnae, Class of 1998
Mr. Joe Getherall, Parent of Joey Getherall '97, was awarded the Silver Star and Purple Heart on Thursday at Camp Pendleton. Mr. Getherall served two tours of duty with the U.S. Marine Corps in Vietnam and was wounded three times.
HACIENDA HEIGHTS - More than 40 years after serving in the Vietnam War, a former Marine sergeant from Hacienda Heights has been awarded the Silver Star.
Joseph T. Getherall, 60, visited Camp Pendleton Thursday with family and friends to receive the long-awaited Silver Star and a Purple Heart.
"I felt a lot of emotions," Getherall said Tuesday from his Hacienda Heights home. "I accepted it not for myself but on behalf of my squad, I'll wear it for them."
Getherall, discharged from the Marine Corps in 1967, received the Silver Star for dragging a wounded Marine to safety and throwing an enemy grenade back toward the attackers.
He said the accolades are overwhelming.
"It means much more now even though 40 years have passed, simply because everything happens for a reason," he said. "Things worked out for the best. This way I was able to share it with my family and friends. Before it would have been just a cold thing like `here it is."'
Getherall was recommended for the Silver Star by his former platoon commander, Gary Loveridge.
Loveridge said it took decades for Getherall to be recognized because the necessary paperwork was either lost or never completed by the Marine Corps.
In the early morning hours of Dec. 22, 1966, Getherall moved across dangerous open terrain to drag a wounded Marine to safety and threw an enemy grenade back toward the attackers.
That night Getherall was the squad leader with Company M, 3rd Battalion, 26th Marines, 3rd Division during Operation Chinook. According to accounts from Getherall and squad members, the squad was in a night defensive position near the Co Bi-Than Tan Corridor of the Thua Thien Province when intense enemy fire erupted from the 802nd Viet Cong Battalion.
Getherall was seriously injured in both legs and suffered a fractured arm, but he refused medical evacuation and continued leading his unit.
"When the bullets start flying and kicking up around you, you don't have time to think about anything. You have to act right then and that's when your training kicks in," Getherall said.
Getherall said he felt no pain from his wounds and continued taking ammunition to his squad, directing their fire and making sure there perimeters were secure.
In addition to the Silver Star, Loveridge also got the attention of Rep. Grace Napolitano, D-Santa Fe Springs, who introduced a bill requesting the president award Getherall the Congressional Medal of Honor for the same actions that night.
Getherall was discharged from the Marine Corps in 1967 . He spent 28 years in law enforcement and retired from the Los Angeles Police Department in 1996. Getherall has three adult children, five grandchildren and has been married to his wife, Chieko, for nearly 40 years.
I recently moved back to The United States after living in ZurichSwitzerland. I was offered an opportunity to coach the top professional Swiss team Vol’ero Zurich in The European Top Teams Cup; one of the most prestigious professional leagues in the world. Our team went undefeated winning both the Swiss NLA and Swiss Cup Championships. While in Zurich I was offered a head coaching position in SalzburgAustria to coach the Red Bull Salzburg team but opted to accept an assistant coaching position at the University of Arizona. My plans are to return to Europe in four or five years to live and coach permanently, hopefully in Spain, Russian, or Italy. I just bought new home in Tucson and plan to begin a Masters Program.
Delray Beach, FL - Maria Lorts Sachs, Bishop Amat Memorial High School Class of 1967, has been elected to the Florida House of Representatives.
Rep. Sachs took office in November and was named to the Safety and Security Council, the Committee on Health Innovations, and is the ranking Democrat on the Committee for Constitutional and Civil Law.
In addition to her newly elected office, Rep. Sachs has been practicing law in South Florida at 203 NE First Avenue, Delray Beach, Florida 33444.
Maria lives in Boca Raton with her husband, Peter, and three children, Natasha who is studying international politics at Johns Hopkins University and opera at the Peabody Conservatory of Music in Boston; Marcello who attend Brown University in Providence, Rhode Island; and Taylor, a senior at St. Andrews Preparatory School in Boca Raton, Florida.
Bishop Amat High School's 50th Year Anniversary will be taking place during the 2007-2008 school year. If you are interested in assisting with the planning and/or participating in the festivites, please contact the Alumni/Development Office at (626) 962-2495 press #1 at the sound of the tone and extension 7456.
Mrs. Colleen McLean, mother of Mike McLean, '69; Maureen McLean, '71; Katie McLean, '72; Becky McLean, '73; and Tim McLean, '74, passed away on Friday, January 4, 2007. She is survived by nine children, 12 grandchildren, and two great-grandchildren. Funeral services will be privately held. Please keep Mrs. Colleen McLean and her family in your prayers.
A memorial fund has been set up to assist Sean's wife and two kids with the funeral expenses. If you would like to contribute, the following information has been provided:
Make checks payable to: Deborah Goman (Sean's sister-in-law) & attach a note asking that the funds be deposited into account # 311056659. Mail your donation to Pomona First Federal Bank, 801 S. Glendora Avenue, Glendora, CA. 91740. You may also donate at a your nearest Pomona First Federal Bank using the above account number.
To find the closest PFF Bank you can call customer service @ 1(888) 342-5733.
Funeral arrangements are still pending and will be posted once those plans have been finalized.
Kathleen (Miller) Davis, '63 retired last June after 30+ years of teaching- the last 24 years in Bakersfield. My husband, Rick also retired last Spring. We both really enjoy spending time with our 19 month old grandson. I would enjoy getting news from other 1963 graduates.
Marty Avalos '90 and Diane Sennatt were married on November 4, 2006 in Fullerton, CA. The 'Best Man' was Marty's brother and former Amat football coach, John Avalos. The happy couple are looking forward to a long, happy life together and hopefully be blessed with some future Lancers.
Victor Ojeda '92 was recently appointed to the rank of Warrant Officer 1 in the U.S. Marine Corps. Victor served as a Liason Team Leader to British Army Forces during the invasion of Iraq in March 2003. With just over 14 years of service he will assume the duties as Commanding Officer Headquarters Battery 5/14 on Nov 11, 2006 in Seal Beach Ca. Victor's siblings Angie Ojeda Kreiman '80, Gracie (Ojeda) Masterson '82, Alicia Ojeda '82 and Rafael Ojeda '85 all attended Amat.
Class of '95 graduates Omar Garcia and Benet Rosas were married on 10/09/04 and have now welcomed their first child into the world, Adan Omar Garcia. Born on 11/2/06 at 3:52am. He weighed in at 8lbs and 8oz's and he measured 20 inches.
Omar and Benet would like to say thank you very much to everyone that has kept them in their thoughts and prayers. They are very grateful and appreciative to have such supportive friends and family!
Mom and baby are doing fantastic. Dad is doing okay if anyone cares. j/k.
Dawn Baez De Nava (c/o 95) gave birth to her second daughter, Miranda Alaya De Nava, on September 14, 2006. Miranda weighed 8lbs 11oz and was 20 inches tall. Miranda has a proud big sister, Mia Aurora De Nava, born November 25, 2003. Mommy, Daddy, Big Sista and Baby are all doing well.
Peter Aguilar ( class of '63) retired from Kim Lighting in May 2006. He is now spending his free time with wife (Linda), daughters Gloria (class of '88), Debbie (class of '91) sons in law Ben and Chris and four BEAUTIFUL Grandchildren: Felix (6), Madison (3), Ysenia (3) and
Daniel (3 months). CONGRATULATIONS DAD!!!!
Posted on 9/12/2006, by : Deborah (Aguilar) Barreras
Pam (Wiebe) and Rick (Carlson) Colander, both 1970 Amat grads are proud to announce that their son Philip has had his first novel published! It is a paranormal thriller called "Those made to suffer". It will soon be on the shelves of the Tattered Cover bookstore in Denver, Colorado...one of the finest in the nation. Philip is a 1993 graduate of Mullen High School and is working on his second novel at this time. Congratulations Phil...we are so proud!
Pat (Flores) Halliwell graduated from USC with a Bachelor of Science in Gerontology in August 2005. It is never too late to pursue your dreams. I am currently working towards a Masters in Occupational Therapy at USC. God willing, I will graduate in 2008. If anyone is thinking of going back to school to finish up a degree or pursue a new interest I encourage you to do so. It is certainly a challenge, but it is also a tremendous growth experience. Being a full time student at age 52 is incredible.
Posted on 7/14/2006, by : Patricia (Flores) Halliwell
Cristi Lantz, 1994, passed away in March of 2005. She was able to attend the 2004 Reunion with her husband, Duran Villegas. She fought an inspiring and heartbreaking battle with Osteosarcom, a bone cancer, for two years.
I'am the husband of Judith Ann Bonkalski (O'Brien) class of 1963. I'm sad to say that Judy passed away on the 6th of March this year. She was diagnosed with a glioblastoma multiform brain tumor in August of 2004. Judy, up to that time had never been ill. Judy began a teaching at the high school level in 1967, worked for 2 years, then took 6 years off while our children were small. She returned to teaching in the local catholic school for the next 24 years, then went back to college when the children were educated and she received two master degrees. One in middle school curriculum and the other in school administration. She then applied for the principal position in 1999 at her school and worked in that capacity until she became ill. Judy and I haved lived most of our adult life in Bolingbrook Illinois. We had two children, a boy now 36 and a girl now 33. We've been blessed with 3 grandchildren and one due at the end of September. Judy was a wonderful wife and mother, but most of all she was an educator. Though she is gone, she has left us with many wonferful memories and much wisdom to carry our family forward. God bless, Bernard Bonkalski
Jamie (Venegas) Lee would like to Announce the birth of her second child, Alyssa Lee, born May 24th, 2006! Her son is a happy big brother (Dominic, born Oct. 11th, 2004)
Robert C. J. Parry ('90), just returned from a one-year tour in Baghdad, Iraq, with the California Army National Guard. It was his second mobilization to the Middle East since 9/11. While in Iraq, he served as an infantry platoon leader and trainer for Iraqi police. After returning, he authored an article on his war experiences titled "The War You Didn't See" which ran on the front page of the LA Times Sunday Opinion section. Robert is now back at home, working in public relations in Cenutry City, and preparing to move to Monrovia with his wife, Maribel. They tied the knot just two weeks before he left for the deployment. His best man was Raymond Peterson ('91).
Mike Farrell (class of 86) was recently hired by the City of Monroe, WA as the new Director of Parks and Recreation. Mike, his wife and his daughter were previously living in the Chicago area. They are happy to be back on the west coast.
Please be advised that Gary Dixon (Class of 1968) passed away on April 24, 2006. He had been suffering from congestive heart failure for the past 2 years, and had a massive heart attack while attending a trade show in North Carolina. Gary was 55.
He is survived by his 2 sons, Ralph Castro (33) and Ryan Dixon (27) who live in Orange County, as well as his sister Sherrie (Dixon) Andreano (Class of 1970), and brother Jim Dixon (Class of 1976).
Posted on 6/17/2006, by : Sheryl "Sherrie" L. (Dixon) Andreano
Patricia (Padilla) Perez, '62 moved to Colorado in 1997. She is a retired librarian from the Ontario-Montclair School District in Ontario, California. Grandmother of 2 boys. Attending computer classes part-time. She stays involved with church and school activities.
We are so excited that you have decided to stop by for a visit to our NEW Alumni Portal! The 2006 year is already finding many whom are interested in attending their 10th, 20th, 30th, or 40th reunion. At this time, reunions are being organized by the members of each particular class. We are more than happy to post information regarding your event to the school's website and/or enclose in our future newsletters. You are also welcome to host your memorable event on the school's campus. Please contact the Alumni/Development Office for availability on the master school calendar at (626) 962-2495 ext. 1-7403.
Check out the Reunion Information Link for Details!
Ralph Brown '96 is on his way to the Super Bowl. 
