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 

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. 

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. 

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. 

The Amat Family mourns the loss of Marc Ladwig, class of 1995, who passed away yesterday, January 21, 2008, after a lengthy battle with Leukemia. 

Services are as follows:

Rosary, Wednesday, January 23, 2008, at 7:00 p.m.
             Queen of Heaven Cemetery
              2161 Fullerton Road
              Rowland Heights, CA 

Funeral, Friday, January 25, 2008, at 1:00 p.m.
             St. Denis Church
             2151 South Diamond Bar Boulevard
             Diamond Bar, CA 

Please keep the Ladwig family in your prayers. 

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

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:

http://maps.yahoo.com/index.php#q1=2161+Fullerton+Rd%2C+Rowland+Heights+CA%2C+us&mag=4&env=F 

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. 

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

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

Below is a link for the map to the church.

http://maps.yahoo.com/broadband#mvt=m&tp=1&tt=HOLY%20NAME%20OF%20MARY%20CHURCH&trf=0&lon=-117.793179&lat=34.106546&mag=6

Please keep Jim, and Rose's entire family, in your prayers

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. 

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. 

Class of 1983’s 25^th Class Reunion

Come join us in planning our 25^th!

WHEN:      August 23, 2008

WHERE:    Still being determined but most likely at:

Mama Juana’s (Darrell Alatorre’s Night Club)
3707 Cahuenga Boulevard
Studio City, CA  91604

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.

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.

Thanks In Advance,

Ann Lane Venegas-"82"

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.  

'83 Amat Graduate/'87 West Point Graduate Michael Regalado poses with a few of his friends and Colin Powell in Iraq (photo taken in July 2004). 

 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. 

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. 

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!

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. 

Hello everyone from Connie (Reed) Page, '76!

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.

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 Zurich Switzerland. 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 Salzburg Austria 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.

From the press release...

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.

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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.

Sean Bryan Funeral Services

Mass will be held on Thursday, January 4, 2007, at 10:00 a.m.

Sacred Heart Catholic Church

314 West Workman Street, Covina, CA 91723

A reception will immediately follow the services in the church courtyard. 

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.

Thank you,

Joe Nunez (Class of '77)

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.     

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!

Mom and Dad

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.

Christine Howard, class of '92, had a beautiful baby girl!  Ashley Rose Soderstrom was born on May 19, 2006 and weighed 7 lbs.  Everyone is doing great!

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).

News for the Newsletter (per Patricia)

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. 

Welcome home, Lancer!

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!