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FEBRUARY 2015 Your Monthly Report on the St. Augustine High School Experience Vol 34 no. 22
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Now More than Ever
Dear Parents and Friends
"What sculpture is to a
block of marble," said
Joseph Addison, "education is to the soul."
T
he Augustinian
education provided
at Saints helps shape
a young man's character and his view of
Principal James Horne
the world. However, a
stronger force than their formal education is
the learning they get in the home. Therefore
at Saints, as in many Catholic schools, we believe that parents are the “primary educator”.
Furthermore, because we value community
(Unitas), we desire to have a school environment that boasts of great parent support and
involvement.
The type of parental involvement that
makes a positive difference in student
achievement is more than "volunteering."
While supporting the school in activities such
as student retreats, the arts and athletics is
important, your concerns go deeper than this;
and so should your involvement.
As we begin the second semester, we
encourage parents to become directly
involved in their student’s academic learning
experience. Stay connected with instructors.
Ask your student to share his insights and re-
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GUATEMALA BLOG—Fr. Kirk led another of his annual Intersession student trips to Guatemala.
This year many of the traveling Saintsmen posted their observations on an online blog that is visible to all at: http://staguatemala2k15.blogspot.com For more on 2015 Intersession go to page 4.
Experienced
Augustinian
Leader Elected
Provincial
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HONOR ROLL EDITION
Saints Scene is proud to publish the school's
Mid-Year Roster of Academic Excellence.
See page 8.
r. Kevin Mullins,
O.S.A., was elected
as the seventh Provincial
of the Western Province
for the Augustinians
and succeeded Fr. Gary
Sanders, O.S.A., as the
leader of the order in
the West. Fr. Joseph
Farrell, Vicar General of
Fr. Kevin Mullins
the Order, installed him
in office during the brief Chapter session the
end of January.
Born in Berkeley, California, Fr. Mullins
was raised in Oakland attending St. Bernard’s
parish school and St. Elizabeth High School.
He graduated from California State College,
Hayward, with a BS in Business Administration
in 1869. He first met the Augustinians at Our
Lady of Grace Castro Valley, in Holy Week of
1981.
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Grandparents
Day Ahead
Saints Celebrates
its Generations with
Grandparents Day,
Feb 6
S
ince 1988, when Fr. John Sanders,
OSA, (’66) was principal, Saints has
opened the campus for a special morning focused on grandparents – and others
who fill that role, such as aunts, uncles and
close family friends – honoring their role in
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SAINTLY POPES SPEAK ON ANOTHER
SAINT: AUGUSTINE
Blessed Pope John Paul II–1978-2005
By Fr. Bob Gavotto, O.S.A. (’55), Saints Chaplain
AUGUSTINIAN HERITAGE
Newspaper Honors Saints
Athlete/Scholars
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As part of our year long study of Saintly Popes who have spoken out on Saint Augustine, we
turn now to Pope John Paul II.
PART ONE (Part Two will appear next month)
or the past 30 years, as per its seasonal
tradition, the UT-San Diego publishes the
names and grade point average of 5,359
Junior and Senior student/athletes, who
participated in the 2014 fall season for high
school sports. In this mid-season UT All Academic Team roster, St. Augustine High was
represented in Cross Country and Football.
Seniors and/or Juniors earning the highest
GPA in each sport are pictured.
Varsity Cross Country:
Seniors:
Christian Lloyd (4.40)
Arman Attisha (3.82)
Phillip Vasquez (3.39)
Mike Anderson (3.28)
Alex Stokes (3.20)
Juniors:
Ryan Dent (4.33)
Jacques Paye (4.30)
Matt Danaher (4.00)
Joseph Ortiz (3.67)
Jacob Zickert (3.335)
Pope John Paul II made the cover of leading American publications in 1978.
S
Christian Lloyd, '15
Varsity Football:
Seniors:
Matt Ingraham (4.50)
Frank Buncom IV (4.14)
Sam Matney (4.00)
Chris Gesell (3.76)
Thomas Goodridge (3.51)
Marty Rascon (3.50)
Matt Ingraham, '15
Thomas Browne (3.33)
Matthew Moura (3.33)
Sam Van Horn (3.33)
Juniors:
Quinn Seau (4.17)
Aiden Valencia (4.17)
Andrew Heffler (3.76)
Armando Ochoa (3.69)
Jacob Baker (3.68)
John Hickman (3.33)
Luke Lackey (3.33)
Matthew Lloyd (3.33)
Michael Alves (3.17)
Hunter Browning (3.00)
Elijah Preston (3.00)
Andrew Seelert (3.00)
aint Augustine was converted in the year 386 in Milan. Saint John Paul II wrote an Apostolic Letter on the occasion of the 16th Centenary of his conversion, on August 28, 1986.
In the Introduction of this Letter he summarizes well the place of Augustine and how he
was considered over the years. In fact, he ties together the many popes who have been inspired by Saint Augustine.
Here is that Introduction: “...Venerable brothers and beloved Sons and Daughters: Greetings and the Apostolic Blessing!
Augustine of Hippo, who, scarcely one year after his death, was called ‘one of the best
teachers’ of the Church by my distant predecessor, St. Celestine I, has been present ever since
in the life of the Church and in the mind and culture of the whole western world.
“In a similar fashion, other Roman Pontiffs have proposed the example of his way of life
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NEW YEAR, NEW VISION
Editor’s note: Dear Friends of Saints: Last evening at the Board of Directors meeting a new
Vision Statement was adopted. In the past two years the Philosophy and Mission Effectiveness
Committee have led the charge to review and revise/rewrite the schools foundational documents (Mission, Philosophy and Vision) in advance of the 2015 Strategic Planning effort.
I am writing you and asking that you change the vision statement in any school publication/website/handbook/print material that comes from your office with the newly approved
statement. This change is effective immediately—James Horne, Principal.
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The Vision of St. Augustine High School
he vision of St. Augustine High School is to excel as a Catholic liberal arts school in the
Augustinian tradition. We prepare young men for adult servant-leadership in their families
and church as well as civic, academic, and professional communities. We create opportunities to foster intellectual, personal, and physical achievement developing Christian gentlemen
who are strong in mind, heart, and body. Saints is a school community with a love of learning that accepts boys and graduates men who change the world.
Adopted by the Board of Directors 12/10/14
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PARTY WITH
PRESIDENT HEARN
Help the School Get Ready for
the Big One.
ST. MARY ESCONDIDO’S “BIG BOYS” WIN
PAROCHIAL FLAG FOOTBALL CROWN, AGAIN!
By Max Mercy
San Diego Parochial Schools Network (www.sdpsn.com)
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n 2013, the parochial championship football team from St. Mary Escondido became known as
“The Big Boys”. They were big, fast and strong. They also won the county championship. By
the time 2014 came to a close, nothing had changed. This past December, the Knights were
crowned county champions at the 17th Annual Saints Alumni-Parochial Football Championship
Tournament.
They defeated a young St. Rose of Lima team 14-0. They became the first team in 16 years
to repeat as county champions. St. Jude Academy went back to back in 1997 and 1998. The
Lancers had their opportunities, but the Knights defense stepped up every time. In the first half
both teams traded possessions.
St. Rose of Lima’s offense was led by 7th grade quarterback Angelo Peraza. During the
regular season, Peraza has speed, deceptive moves, and an arm. The Lancers also had a great
offensive line, which were known for their pulling guards on sweeps, traps, and roll outs.
Running back Luke Macie utilized these guys throughout the season scoring touchdowns at
will. Their wide receiver Michael Piancone, and tight end Sergio Bermudez were also big targets
for the Lancers. This combination of talent frustrated opponents all season. On this day, it was
the Lancers that were frustrated. They just couldn’t get their offense moving. The Knights defense
dominated the line of scrimmage, led by Godfrey Roldan and Maxwell Enriquez. Peraza had
no time to escape the intense pass rush. But, St. Rose’s defense was also stellar throughout the
game.
But then the Knights started to use their size and speed. Running back John Mascari, who
would be a thorn in St. Rose’s side all day, started chomping up large chunks of yardage. Then
quarterback Jake Stehly started throwing to his tight end, Enriquez. Deep in St. Rose territory,
Stehly handed off to Mascari and he scored the game’s first touchdown. The extra point was no
good. And at the half, St. Mary of Escondido led 6-0.
The second half was pretty much like the first half. Both teams went back and forth trading
possessions. St. Rose had numerous opportunities to score, but the Knights defense would step
it up every time. You could see the frustration setting in the faces of the Lancers. They had never
trailed a game this deep in the second half. Every time something went wrong, they would look
at their coach Mike Arney, with a look of, “What do we do now?”
St. Mary’s knew what to do. With 1:53 left in the game, the Knights had the ball at their own
20 yard line. They ran three plays. On fourth down the ball was at their 28 yard line, with 46
seconds left in the game. St. Rose had used all their time outs. All the Knights had to do was get
the first down and run out the clock. Coach Enriquez called timeout. Now it was fourth down. St.
Rose still had a chance to get the ball back. The Knights caught the Lancers by surprise. Stehly
threw deep to Mascari who caught the ball, and out ran the Lancers defense for a touchdown.
Tight end Maxwell Enriquez caught the two point conversion, and the score was 14-0. The game
was over. The “Big Boys” had done it again.
It was a disappointing loss for the Lancers. Losing to the same opponent two years in a row.
But coach Arney had a positive outlook. His team is young, and they will be back next year causing havoc in the South Bay-Center City League, and maybe get another opportunity to win that
elusive championship. For St. Mary’s, the championship is bitter sweet.
This was coach Enriquez’s last year with the Knights. But he now joins legendary St. Jude
coach, Jack McCarthy, as the only coaches to win back to back titles. Nice way to leave... on top.
Please join Saints’ President Ed Hearn
for cocktails and refreshments on the
Saints Campus at one of the following
gift gathering parties:
Saturday, February 21 4:00-6:00pm
Sunday, February 22 4:00-6:00pm
What is a gift gathering party?
Guests are asked to donate a basket
item for the auction. Suggested items
include: airline gift certificates, travel/gift
packages, gift certificates for
services and restaurants, tickets to a
sporting event, vacation get-aways,
sports memorabilia, spa treatments.
In addition, all attendees are asked to
bring a bottle of wine, valued at $25 or
more. These bottles will form the “Wall
of Wine” and will be sold at the event.
Bring a friend and plan to head to
dinner after the party in beautiful
North Park!
Casual Attire • RSVP to JoAnn Totah
at [email protected]
This year’s Big One 2015 is themed:
“Night on the Cape” and will be held on
campus, Saturday, April 25 from
5 pm to 9:30 pm.
If you have any questions, please email
your co-chairs, Janeen Hazel
[email protected] or
Aimee Monroe [email protected]
Thank you in advance for your consistent
support of Saint Augustine High School
and we will see you On the Cape!
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Intersession 2015
INNOVATIVE EDUCATION
St. Augustine High School’s popular mid-year “third semester” was an- other success as more than 200 students participated in the program.
Called Intersession, the school has created this month-long educational opportunity to immerse students in real-life studies. The most popular facet of Intersession (now into its sixth year) is where the school places volunteer students into ongoing mentorships with businesses and
organizations throughout San Diego County.
On these pages you will see your Saintsmen “at work” in this innovative educational internship program.
Aden Khalil spent his Intersession at Moss Adams Accounting.
Aquatic Sports class learning to sail in the sabot regatta.
Joe Kosmicki with mentor interning at the San Diego Zoo.
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Italian study tour stops at Rome’s iconic Coliseum
[L-R standing:] Andrew Stoddard, Charlie Muldoon, Angel Rivera
Larrea, Fred Smyth, Mr. John Vignol, Alex Karaniwan, Matthew
Tarantino , Chris Callipari, Michael Handy, Dominic Vinti, Matthew
Smith and Lyle Torwick, [kneeling:] Cameron Way , left and Jacob
Zickert.
Arman Attisha with mentor interning at the
Neighborhood Market Association
Cycling class stops for a photo on its tour of the coast.
Michael Cline with mentor interning at Assemblywoman Lorena
Gonzalez's office.
Luis Peraza interning at Teague Insurance Agency
Ms. Michelle Drummy assists Courtland
Koonce with a design in Architecture class.
Photo: Thom Vollenweider
Armando Ochoa
lands a bonita
during Sportfishing
class.
Max Brandon mixes it up in cooking class. Photo by Thom Vollenweider
L-R Matt Macie, Will Baughman, Nicholas Malone and Elijah Preston
get geared up for the ocean dive in Marine Biology class
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L-R Aquatic sports students Ivan Tapia and
Guillermo Penunuri assist Fr. Gary Rye with
Mass held on the shores of Mission Bay.
On Jan 2nd the Saints Varsity Basketball team had its annual team retreat. One of the
highlights of the day was a talk by Kirby Horrell of the US Navy Seals.
Lucas Hazel and Michael Alves compete in
Racquetball.
Students from St. Augustine Cooking class joined forces with the OLP culinary club to make
775 sandwiches for prisoners in Tijuana. Pictured L-R Romary Osorio , Katie Beisel, Ben
Shenk, Ryan Arroyo, Rudy Torres.
Coach Aaron Embry offers some valuable
instruction to Saints racquetballers.
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“Being Socially Smart Parents”
St. Augustine H.S. Gymnasium February 25, 2015 @ 6:30 pm
Give purpose and strategy to your teen’s social media activities
…help them “Get Discovered” for success!
Social media is changing the landscape of college admissions
including athletic and academic scholarships.
This “upbeat” talk will follow the growth and evolution of social media from
a casual and seemingly private outlet for youthful self-expression to the
very public mainstream media platform it has become. The adolescents
who fueled this growth are now facing the unprecedented dilemma of being
judged by colleges, coaches and employers based on a "digital identity"
created by social media activities intended to impress friends rather than
academic and career interests.
Social Assurity teaches students how to best portray their authentic self
online and engage with the people and organizations who will help them
achieve their scholarship, academic and employment goals.
Social Assurity is the leading youth social media advisory service in the country.
Alan Katzman is the founder of Social Assurity and has lectured extensively on the
topic of social media optimization for students, has published numerous articles on
the topic, and is considered by the media as a pioneer and an authority on social
media for today's youth.
Website: http://socialassurity.com Twitter: @SocialAssurity Instagram: social_assurity
THE HONOR ROLL
St. Augustine High School Scholar Standouts
Congratulations to the following listed Saintsmen for having earned a grade point average
of 3.60 or higher during the Fall semester of 2014.
Roster compiled by Mrs. Jeannie Oliwa, School Registrar
SENIORS
Class of 2015
PRINCIPAL’S LIST
GPA of 4.0 or better
Alexander Sison Agpaoa
Ricardo Alvarez
Thèo Anastos
Martin Kristian Arceo
Arman Amad Attisha
Quinn Matthew Bandy
Austin Cole Beaulieu
Steven James San Agustin Borja
Geoffrey Michael Boulger
Frank James Buncom, IV
Andres Manuel Bustos Carrillo
Matthew James Bywater
Matthew Thomas Callahan
Kyle Michael Cato
Brandon Nicholas Cerezo
Michael Thomas Cline
Grant Riley Connors
Joseph Michael Costa
John Andrew Dalessio
Alexander Joseph Danilowicz
Steven Joseph Franca
Carlos Alberto Garcia
Thomas Robert Geiser
Jason Edward Gros
John Wilson Hamlin
Rex Patrick Hammock
Ian Timothy Harkness
Christopher Lawrence Heffner
Marcelo Hernandez-Gamez
Matthew James Ingraham
Erik Victor Joplin
Joseph Michael Kosmicki
Jon Jeffrey Lapira
Michael Cole Larson
Michael Joseph Leahy
Christopher Lawrence Lee
Christian Douglas Lloyd
Nicholas Matthias Lograsso
Mark Thomas Lovejoy
Eric Daniel Lujan
Justin Mina Magbutay
Caston Grant Martin
Matthew Alexander Martin
Ryan Patrick Martin
Samuel James Matney
Collin Ryan McNicholl-Carter
Zachary Jozsef Mishky
Brandon Anthony Nadhir
Christian Leighton Onwuka
Ivan Dario Otanez-Lopez
Jeffrey Anthony Pacheco
Corwin Palacios
Andrew Michael Parada
Matthew Paul Perez
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Gerardo Pina
Anthony Moreno Polak
Andrew Christopher Quinn
Logan Andrew Dale Rank
Martin Gabriel Rascon
Angel Rivera Larrea
David Alexander Rivera Zamaro
Tanner Pace Safir
Christopher Derek Sanchez
Jesus Xavier Sanchez
Julio Serrano
Mary Clare Shen
John Jacob Smart Jr.
Matthew Howard Smith
Samuel Baker Sphire
Matthew Robert Tolliver
Sebastian Torres Galvan
David Raymond Valley
Lucas O Van Epps
Phillip Christopher Vasquez
Luis Enrique Vidrio
Joseph Wahib Wehbe
Kristopher Anthony Willis
John Joseph Zizzi
FIRST HONORS
GPA OF 3.60 TO 3.99
Giovanni Oliver Aguilera-Reyes
Nicholas Tayag Alberto
Carlos Fernando Alonso
Michael Christopher Anderson
Matthew Lee Apides
Rodrigo Castellanos Gonzalez
Daniel Patrick Caya
Sean Patrick Coyne
Anthony William Dewitt
Tyler Raymond Dexter
Mauricio Andres Diaz-Santos
Sean Patrick Dixon
Alec Z Drachenberg
Krauss Drachenberg
Grant Jared Gainor
Eammon McGranahan Garland
Charlie Braxxton Giron
Tyrus Raymond Greene
Andre Anthony Held
Lorenzo Alejandro Hernandez
Pisano
Malcolm Alexander Johnson
Aden Quinn Khalil
Thomas Robert Krause
David Andrew Kubera
Nicholas John Marchesano
Louis Palos Molina V
Charles William Muldoon
Nicolas Nassif
Mario Angel Orso
Elijah James Kenichi Ortiz
Luis Eduardo Peraza II
Austin Wilfred Regalado
Quintong
Francisco Javier Rabago
Bryan Riel
Edmund Joseph Rull
Michael James Schultz
Andrew Robertson Stoddard
Nathan James Suarez
Alfonso Tirado
Octavio Andres Tudela
Fernando Vallejo Jiménez
Genesis Loy Winland
JUNIORS
Class of 2016
PRINCIPAL’S LIST
GPA of 4.0 or better
Thomas Michael Allen
Alexander Christian Almond
Paul Edward Ammons
Brennan James Amsberry
Justin Robert Arnaldo
Tanner Ray Battikha
Maxwell Eugene Brandon
Christopher Michael Callipari
Robert Michael Case
Ryan Ramon Chand
Matthew Charles Danaher
Ryan Alexander Dent
Samuel Patrick Dixon
Esteban Manuel Espana
Matthew Alan Espinosa
Carter Robert Faucher
Andrew Joseph Feiner
Samuel Mathias Gilb
Cameron Clarke Heon
Brandon Luu Hoang
Justin Huezo
Arturo Isaac Jacobo
Alexander Thomas Karaniwan
Christopher Sam Keane
Mark Andrew Kubasak
Connor James Lance
Brendan Francis Leahy
Alvaro Luken
James Ryan Jack McCarthy
Joseph Jeremiah McGuire
Carlos Dario Mena Gutierrez
Ryan Anthony Meneses
Eric Michael Monroe
Timothy Patrick Moran
Vincent Hongan Nguyen
Cristian Jose Olmos-Blanca
Carlos Eduardo Orendain
Sean Patrick Panish
Jacques Paye
Guillermo Penunuri
David Hughes Pepper
Ryan Colin Phan
Thomas Gwynn Plein
Martin Andres Quiroga
Justin Andrew Robertson
Quinn Tol'u Seau
Frederick Stickney Smyth
Kasimir Meng Tan
Matthew Louis Tarantino
Aidan Ricardo Valencia
Jose Luis Vallejo
Isaac Lee Vanderbosch
Jakob Issac Vazquez
Michael James Wilson
Andrew Spencer Yap
FIRST HONORS
GPA OF 3.60 TO 3.99
Grant Matthew Aikels
Michael Joseph Alves
Troy Blaine Archer
Jacob Ray Baker
Steven Charles Barrett
Jack Anthony Danielski
Jack Corey Dashwood
Bryan Farres Oriol
John-Thomas Weston Faust
Kevin Rapadas Ferrer
Ignacio Esteban Fimbres
Steven Justin Franco
Dominic Varilla Gonzales
Michael Vincent Goodridge
Dante Alberto Gutierrez
Lucas James Hazel
Andrew Patrick Heffler
John Thomas Hickman
Carlos Keijiro Ishino
Matthew William Johnston
Juan Daniel Lara
Erik Allen Larsen
Harley Anthony Lehrke
Jose Alejandro Lopez
Sebastian F Lopez
Shaun Edward McDoniel
Patrick Laurence Miller
Hugo Eduardo Mora
Luis Fernardo Mora
Aaron Jacob Burks Nepomuceno
Armando Rios Ochoa
Theodore Reagan Oitzman
Dominic Giuliano Petti
Javier Plascencia
Bennett Mitchell Poiset
Ryan Gregory Ruckle
Alexander Jacob Schmid
Zachary Michael Schneider
Ryan Bennett Segura
Benjamin Clark Shenk
George Stanley Sinclair
Kyle Andrew Stamper
Ivan Tapia
Alejandro Francisco Uribe
Dominic Michael Vinti
David Scott Williams Jr.
Ivan Christopher Woestman
David Mark Young
SOPHOMORES
Class of 2017
PRINCIPAL’S LIST
GPA of 4.0 or better
Roman Aguirre
Sara R Anfuso
Christopher Joseph Bernens
Jonathan Trent Cox
Carlos James Crawford
Noah Emanuel DiNapoli
Diego Andres Eros
Carlos Ivan Escobosa
Kyle Joseph Faulkner
Gian Franco Ferrer
Ruben Antonio Fontes
Ahren Donyell Foreman
James Matthew Frey
Adam Gutierrez
Dario Jose Gutierrez
Angel Leonardo Guzman
Guillermo Haro
Michael Emerson Ingraham
Sean Perez Kelly
Ryan Thomas Kenney
Antonio James Landa
Andrew Thomas Lanzrath
Nicholas Alexander Lee
Hannah R Littlefield
Ryan Anthony Marchesano
Blake William McCorkle
Juan Carlos Meave
Spencer Peter Mishky
Christopher David Nares
Pedro Alfonso Orso
David Vincent Bianes Pack
Sean Jeffrey Panado
Thomas John Parashos
Michael John Peterson
Thomas Nicolas Rayner
Marco Antonio Renteria
Jacob Taylor Riley
Francesco Ricardo Russo
Joshua Edward Schroeder
Ricardo Miguel Soto
Trevor Charles South
Matthew Cole Staker
Jacob William Stewart
Romin M Talia
Joseph Paul Tanaka
Nicolas Roberto Trevino
Nathan Tu
Karla A Valdez
Nikolas Webster Vedder
Daniel Wahib Wehbe
Brooks Davis White
Jacob Sacamay Yudiono
FIRST HONORS
GPA OF 3.60 TO 3.99
Anthony Giovanni Anderson
Cameron Amad Attisha
Nicholas Josef Balkowski
Miles Daniel Brooke
Gabriel Camou-Martin del
Campo
Joshua Castrillon-Buendia
Agustin Cedeno-Rodriguez
David Matthew Celestino
Gerald Matthew Cruz
Alex Philip Dashwood
Benjamin David Evans
William Wyatt Frank
Jake Vincent Gammon
Diego Francisco Garcia
Douglas Landon Hall
Ryder Cole Harmon
Jacob Anthony Haupt
Evan Brice Khalil
Juan Jose Letayf Lazo de la Vega
Troy Levy
Spencer Gary Lowe
Matthew John Macie
Liam Alan Maguire
Luciano A. Manotas
Connor Austin Martin
Fox Harrison McGill
Brandon Joseph Michaels
Miguel Douglas Mooney
Leonardo Panetta
Matthew James Pins
Alejandro Puffelis
Maximiliano Hines Ramirez
Nicholas John Tyson Rhoades
Alejandro Maximiliano Rodriguez
Gomez
Federico Alfonso Ruanova-Duarte
Luis Antonio Sanchez
Koltin Anthony Seifert
Ryan Kendall Sidlo
William Stonehouse
Xavier Ignacio Stonehouse
Robert Scott Thoeny
Rodney Robert Thompson
Anton Ramzi Turcich
Jason Peter Valentini
Joseph Gregory Vechinski
Francisco Velasco Celaya
Sean Patrick Whitty
Landon Jeffrey Yates
FRESHMEN
Class of 2018
PRINCIPAL’S LIST
GPA of 4.0 or better
Brandon James Andre
Luis Antonio Arechiga-Romero
James Theodore Bitter
Matthew Joseph Blodgett
Luc Alphonse Savinien Charlier
Andrew Rowland Culp
Aidan Daniel Dougherty
Jon Bryant Ehrenfeld
Jonathan William Engle
Donovan Angel Franco
Anthony James Frusti
Carson Nicholas Gadler
Ethan James Gibbons
Andrew John Gilcrest
Ian Gabriel Haliburton
Fernando Hernandez
Austin-Max Bondoc Lalangan
Irwin Ching-Lun Lam
Sebastian Larson Moreno
William Charles Legg
Javier Alberto Lozano
Matthew Stephen Lujan
Trevor Thomas Martin
Robert James McRoskey
Matthew James Meram
Jason William Misleh
Parker Jacob Obregon
Anthony Francisco Perez
Christian James Perez
Gerome Llevares Prudencio
Ricardo Rebeil
Dominic Andrew Sullivan
Calvin Douglas Suster
Martin Joseph Szumski
Ryan H. Thomas
Matthew Thai-Hoa Tran
Raul Fernando Urrutia Albelais
Nicholas Christopher Vecchioni
Marco Antonio Vizcarra
Stephany N Webb
Garrett Michael Whitton
Ryan Philip Wilson
Timothy Martin Winger
Matthew Nathaniel Olivo
Jonluke Oriol
Charles Mark Parada
Joseph Vincent Patalano
Conor John Phan
Brandon Michael Philo
Carlos Andres Rodriguez
Alexander Michael Rogers
Sebastian Peter Rohrer
Carlo Armando Sanchez
Stephen Carlos Alberto Santana
Aslan Sarabia
Michael Dimitri Senoff
Brendan Phillip Silvia
Anderson Robert Sphire
Carson Oliver-Fernandez Spivey
Mitchell Gilzean Stoddard
Santino Tos Varcardipone
Caleb Harley Wahl
Finn Martin Waters
Spencer Joseph Wilfahrt
Benjamin Lewis Wilhelm
Bruce Alexander Yee-Rodriguez
FIRST HONORS
GPA OF 3.60 TO 3.99
Rogerio Alfonso Alvarez
Dylan Joseph Axmann
Michael Christopher Bacino
Kenneth Phelps Berg
Juan Esteban Boden
James Francis Callahan
Ryan Andrew Camarata
Ryan Jeffrey Cummins
Joseph Thomas da Luz
Alvaro Alexander Davila
Ryan Matthew DeRienzo
Dave Joseph Dixon
Jack Edward Dolak
Ovannes Gallegos
Eduardo Garza
Reid Thomas Gohlke
Roman Caleb Hendle
Carlos Emilio Herrera Lopez
David Christopher Justice
Christian Anthony Konja
Carlos Oriol Lopez-Tenorio
Hugh Michael Maguire
Nicholas Joseph Martinez
Jorge Esteban Martinez-Martin
Nicholas David Marty
Christopher Jacob Melcher
Andrew James Cutri Moura
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IN PRAISE OF SAINTS INTRAMURAL FOOTBALL SUPER BOWL
Photos by William Hill, Parent of Saints Alum
JUNIORS RULE—Winners of the 63rd Intramural Football Super Bowl were the 11th graders from Mr. Vladimir Bachynsky’s homeroom.
Called Hogar Infan-trill, the team is made up of (left to right): Ryan Arroyo, Ryan Dent, Steven Barrett, Tim Spencer, Peter Castagnola, Cyrus
Fullen, Faculty advisor Mr. Vladimir Bachynsky, team coach Matt Lloyd, Dom Petti, Capt. Mike Goodridge, Tanner Battikha and Nick Heid.
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SPN once again bypassed coverage of the
63rd Saints Intramural Super Bowl Championship held last month on campus. And,
too bad for them because they missed a great
flag football game. Plus, it was a game,
where Seniors were notably absent from the
championships.
“Overall, it was an awe inspiring amazing game,” reports Deacon Richard Hardick
O.S.A., the school’s Intramural Director.
Championship action saw Captain Mike
Goodridge’s Junior squad, Hogar Infan-trill
overpower Captain Josh Heid’s Sophomores,
the Mountain Lions 48-26.
Deacon Hardick went on to praise both
teams: “The game featured many great spectacular athletic receptions along with dazzling
dynamic runs. The determination an sportsmanship show by both teams was remarkable
and certainly impressive.”
Icon sportswriter Grantland Rice couldn’t
have said it better.
Most Valuable Players for the Hogar
Infan-trill were Mike Goodridge, Nick Heid,
and Tim Spencer. Mountain Lion’s MVPs
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were Josh Heid, Noah DiNapoli and James
Downey.
There was no shortage of kudos after
the game. Congratulations and thanks were
offered to team homeroom teachers: Mr.
Vladimir Bachysnski (first place) and Mr. Steven Granados (runner up).
Shining the spotlight where few sports reports seldom venture, Deacon Hardick offered
a big cheer and “a high degree of gratitude
to the outstanding effort of the referees who
put together and excellent game program.”
Super Bowl refs were Brandon Shaw Cedeno,
Sean Coyle, Sam Flaming and Dominic Vinti.
No one left the field unpraised. Cheers
to student coaches Matt Lloyd (winners) and
Ryan Arroyo, who has next year to fall back
on.
And, certainly not least to jump on the
pile of praise is Saints Alum Dad Mr. William
Hill, who provided excellent photographic
coverage of the Saints Super Bowl.
WOW—All-world Junior Nick Heid
proves correct the adage that if QBs
made better throws there would be fewer
spectacular catches.
SPEEDY—Steve Barrett (’15) puts on the jets as he
zips by Mountain Lion defender enroute to another
Super Bowl score.
REFS FOR FREE—Kudos to the intramural football game student referees (left
to right): Sean Coyne, Brandon Shaw-Cedeno, Sam Flaming, Dominic Vinti.
UNSTOPPABLE—Winning team captain Mike
Goodridge evades a Sophomore defender and leads
the Junior Hogar-Infan-trill to a lopsided 48-26 victory.
WAIT ‘TIL NEXT YEAR—Runners up on the Sophomore team are
(Top Row: L-R): Liam Griste, Joseph MIkolaycik, Jonathan Cox, Carlos Crawford, Jaime
Cuesta, James Downey, Sean Kelly, Josh Schroeder and homeroom teacher Mr. Steven
Granados. Lower Row (L-R): Francesco Russo, Captain Josh Heid and Noah DiNapoli.
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Dear Parents, Alumni and Friends –
St. Augustine High School proudly announces the 2014-15 DrawDown!!
This year’s DrawDown fundraiser will mark its 37th year at Saints and we have some
exciting news! One lucky winner will have the choice of Paid Tuition for 2015-16 or $10,000 in cash.
The winner will be selected at this year’s Big One - our very own “Saints Night on the Cape”
on April 25, 2015!!
Without your support, the Saints would not be able to support the many programs and events we do
each year. Your purchase will help provide funding to help not only our boys; but the school as well.
Our DrawDown is first come, first served, so pick a number between 1 - 500 and submit the form
below. We will make every attempt to honor your request and cannot guarantee availability of
your selection. Don’t be left out! Your purchase of one, (or more), tickets for $100.00 will give you
an opportunity to win $10,000 or next year’s tuition. Draw Down tickets will also be available for
purchase at many school functions! Look for them at Sporting Events, Grandparents Day and Gift
Gathering Parties.
Please send, fax or email your number(s) with your check or credit card information to:
St. Augustine High School
Attention: Sofia Samouris – Draw Down Chairperson
3266 Nutmeg Street, San Diego, CA 92104
Fax: (888) 294-0904
Email: [email protected]
If you have any questions, please contact Sofia Samouris at [email protected] or (619) 518-4537 or
Liz Mooney at [email protected] or (619) 316-3962
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Check or C/C in the Amount of: $ ______________ made payable to: St. Augustine High School
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We will return your DrawDown ticket stub by mail.
St. Augustine High School • 3266 Nutmeg Street • San Diego, CA 92104 (619) 282-2184 • sahs.org
AUGUSTINIAN HERITAGE
Continued from page 2
and the writings that embody his teachings as
an object of contemplation and imitation, and
very many Councils have often drawn copiously from his writings.
“Pope Leo XIII praised his philosophical
teachings in the Encyclical Aeterni Patris, Pius
XI made a brief synthesis of his virtues and
teachings in the Encyclical Ad salutem humani
generis, declaring that, of those who have
flourished from the beginnings of the human
race down to our own days, none—or, at
most, very few—could rank with Augustine, for
the very great acuteness of his genius, for the
richness and sublimity of his teachings, and
finally for his holiness of life and defense of
Catholic truth. “Paul VI later affirmed: ‘Indeed, over and
above the shining example he gives of the
qualities common to all the Fathers, it may be
said that all the thought-currents of the past
meet in his works and form the source which
provides the whole doctrinal tradition of succeeding ages.’"
“I too have added my voice to those of
my predecessors, when I expressed my strong
desire "that his philosophical, theological and
spiritual doctrine be studied and spread, so
that he may continue...his teaching in the
Church, a humble but at the same time enlightened teaching which speaks above all of
Christ and love." On another occasion, I urged
in particular the spiritual sons of this great
saint "to keep the fascination of St. Augustine
alive and attractive even in modern society." “This is an excellent ideal that must fire us
with enthusiasm, because the exact and heartfelt knowledge of his life awakens the thirst
for God, the attraction of Christ, the love for
wisdom and truth, the need for grace, prayer,
virtue, fraternal charity, and the yearning for
eternal happiness.
“I am very happy, accordingly, that the
propitious circumstance of the sixteenth centenary of his conversion and baptism offers
me the opportunity to evoke his brilliant figure
once again. This commemoration will be at the
same time a thanksgiving to God for the gift
that He has made to the Church and through
her to the whole human race, with this wonderful conversion.
“It will also be a very fitting occasion to
recall to all that this convert, when he had
become a bishop, was a marvelous example
to pastors in his intrepid defense of the true
faith, or, as he would say, of the "virginity" of
the faith. He was likewise the genius who constructed a philosophy that can truly be called
Christian because of its harmony with the
faith, and a tireless promoter of spiritual and
religious perfection.”
To be continued
Experienced Augustinian
Leader Elected
Continued from page 1
He entered the pre-novitiate at Austin
House, San Diego in 1984 and did his novitiate at St. Louis, professing vows in 1986.
Kevin earned a Masters/Divinity at Washington Theological Union and was ordained a
Priest September 1, 1990.
Fr. Mullins was stationed as an Associate Pastor at Our Mother of Good Counsel,
Hollywood, from 1990 to 1996. From August
1996 to June 1999 he helped in the Villanova
Province as Associate Pastor at St. Augustine
Parish, Casselberry, Florida.
From August 1999 to July 2010 he was
pastor of Our Lady of Grace, Castro Valley. He has been pastor of St. Rita of Cascia
parish, Racine, Wisconsin and a member of
the formation team at the novitiate there since
August, 2010. He has been on the Province
Council and is a member of the Board of
Trustees of Villanova University.
Saintspresent
Players
The
Tempest
Performed at
Academy of Our Lady of Peace (OLP)
4860 Oregon St.
Wednesday
March
Thursday
March
Friday
March
Sunday
March
11th 12th
13th 15th 7:00
7:00
7:00
2:00
pm
pm
pm
pm
(Matinee)
PRINCIPAL'S COLUMN
Continued from page 1
flections as he journeys through the semester.
Current evidence shows that when parents
are meaningfully involved in their student's
education, scholastic achievement can greatly
improve. According to the book, The Evidence
Continues to Grow by Anne Henderson, the
positive impact of parental involvement "is
beyond dispute".
As we approach our annual celebration
of family with the upcoming Grandparents
day, I want to thank you for entrusting to us
your most precious gift, your boys. Together
we can sculpt the hearts and minds of these
young Saintsmen, preparing them for our
changing world.
Yours in the Spirit of Catholic Education,
In the Spirit of Catholic Education,
James Horne
Principal
$15 /ticket
$12 /ticket
Grandparents Day
Ahead
Continued from page 1
each student’s family and acknowledging
their support for Catholic high school education. The event includes a mass and has
grown to standing-room-only attendance
in the gym.
The 27th Annual Grandparents Day
Celebration begins Feb. 6 at 10:45 am by
meeting in Keane Plaza (new main gate
as you enter from Nutmeg) with a tour of
the campus. Mass will begin at 11:30 a.m.
in Tolle Lege Patio (dress warmly). Photos
will be taken of Grandparents with their
Grandson in Keane Plaza prior to and
after Mass.
The school is looking forward to seeing Grandparents at this very special event.
Parking available in the school’s underground parking structure, 3266 Nutmeg St.
Grandparents and Grandsons are encouraged to share lunch together off campus
after Mass.
TUITION GRANT
DEADLINES
(for parties of 10 or more)
Returning students grant application forms
available February 9
Tickets may be purchased online at
www.ShowTix4U.com
or
Purchased at the door before
each performance.
Returning student grant application forms
submittal deadline March 13
For more information email:
[email protected]
or call (619) 200-3640
PSAS and Supplemental application forms
available on the school’s website:
www.sahs.org
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THE 30th ANNUAL
ST. AUGUSTINE ALUMNI GOLF CLASSIC
Friday, April 17, 2015
$150.00 Per Golfer Includes:
Greens Fees & Shared Cart | Post-Tournament Dinner & Auction | Hosted Beer
& Drink | Custom Tee Prize | Open Driving Range | Raffle Ticket
Admiral Baker Golf
Course
2400 Admiral Baker
Road #3604, San
Diego, CA 92120
4 Person Scramble
Space Limited to
First 144 Golfers
Winning Foursome
Automatically
entered into: THE
2016 RANDY JONES
INVITATIONAL
11:00 a.m.
Check-in Begins
1:00 p.m.
Shotgun Start
PRIZES ARE AWARDED FOR:
• TOP FOUR-MAN TEAMS
• POKER GAME
• ON THE GREEN GAME
• HIT THE FAIRWAY GAME
Deadline to RSVP April 5th
Registering Additional Golfers: To register and pay for additional golfers, first
fill out your information then click on "Add More Attendees".
CONTACT: JASON SANTOS ‘94 @ 619-977-5519
OR [email protected]
Saints Scene
Your Award-Winning* monthly
report on the St. Augustine
High School Experience
*Awards: Saint Scene has been voted by the San Diego Press
Club as the Best Community Newsletter by an Organization,
2011. Second Place in 2006 and Third Place 2012.
Publisher: Edwin J. Hearn, Jr. Saints President
Editor-in-Chief: James Horne, Saints Principal
Senior Advisor: Fr. Kevin Mullins, O.S.A. Provincial
Senior Editor: Steve Chipp (’68), Finance & Facilities
Augustinian
Senior Columnist: Fr. Bob Gavotto, O.S.A., (‘55) Saints
Chaplain
Saints Scene Coordinator: Thomas Shess, Alum Parent
(’05): [email protected]
Art Director: Kristin Hardy, OLP (’05), Kristin Hardy
Design: kristinhardydesign.com
Staff Writer: Alex Zuccaro
Copy Editor: Kathy Wilson, Saints Parent
Circulation Director: Casey Callery, Director of Community Relations and Special Events.
Editor Emeritus: John D. Keller O.S.A. (’55)
Staff Photographers: Ernie Torgeson, Bill Hill, Saints
Parents
Correction Policy: While every effort is made to be accurate, we occasionally err. We do apologize to those
impacted and kindly ask that you notify Saints Coordinator: [email protected] for any corrections.
Mission of St. Augustine High School – Our mission is to provide a Catholic liberal arts education for young men in an environment that promotes the development of mind,
heart and body in the Augustinian tradition. By helping to form loving disciples of Jesus Christ we communicate to the world the gospel values of community, truth and love.
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