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!