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Alumni Newsletter

Volume 1•Number 5•June 2013
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CONGRATULATIONS CLASS OF 2013!
Graduation date was upon us on May 31, 2013. The 48th VMCHS graduating class walked down Our Lady of Guadalupe
Church’s aisle to celebrate the end of their high school years and the beginning of a new chapter in their lives: college.
Graduates were joined by their family and friends in this special occasion. As tradition dictates, both the valedictorian
and the salutatorian spoke at the ceremony.
Salutatorian is an academic title given to the second highest graduate of the entire graduating class. The title comes
from the salutatorian's traditional role as the first speaker at a graduation ceremony, delivering the salutation. This
year’s salutatorian was Luisa Ramirez.
Valedictorians are usually the student with the highest ranking among his or her graduating class. The term is an
anglicized derivation of the Latin vale dicere ("to say farewell"), historically rooted in the valedictorian's traditional
role as the final speaker at the graduation ceremony. The valedictory address generally is considered a final farewell
to classmates, before they disperse to pursue their individual paths after graduating. The Valedictorian of the class of
2013 was Jose Ignacio Velarde.
As an alumni association, we congratulate the class of 2013 and welcome them to this select group of men and
women who can call Vincent Memorial their alma mater.
Vincent Memorial Catholic High School ● 525 W. Sheridan, Calexico, CA 92231 ● J Issue
New Associated Student Body in town!
The 2012-2013 Associated Student Body (ASB) bid farewell on Tuesday May 14, 2013 after an all school Mass.
The newly elected officers took the ASB oath to serve the school and be an example for the rest of the student body.
After campaigning from May 6-9 and giving a speech in front of the whole student body on May 9 th, VMCHS students
voted for the candidate that they thought could fulfill the duties of being an ASB officer.
Votes were counted by VMCHS staff and the new ASB is as follows:
President: Sagid Manriquez ‘14
Vice President: Kenneth W. Bush ‘14
Secretary: Belinda Barcia ‘14
Treasurer: Isabella Robinson ‘14
Religious Affairs: Priscilla Encinas
and Andrea Diaz ‘14
Publicity: Dania Cortes ‘15
Ecology: Matthew O’Brien ‘14
School Spirit: Shane Brundy ‘14
Girls’ Athletics: Yolanda España ‘14
Boys’ Athletics: Carlos Ayala ‘14
Congratulations to the newly
elected members! We look
forward to seeing your hard
work and dedication in the next
school year.
VMCHS alums are graduating…from
COLLEGE and MASTERS!
We have more than ten VMCHS alums who are graduating this year from college or a Master’s Degree. We
are proud of their accomplishments and want to include them in this newsletter to showcase what they did and
where they will go now. Each alum got a page and they were asked the same questions. Please take the time to
read what they did. We congratulate them and ask God to be with them in this new adventure in their life!
Keep us posted with other achievements so that your VMCHS family can know about them! We all take
pride in what our alums do and we do this for you!
Name: Alma Caballero
Class: VMCHS 2009/ Georgetown SFS 2013
University: Georgetown University, School of Foreign Service
Major: Science, Technology, and International Affairs with a concentration
in Business, Growth and Development
How would you describe your college experience?
My college experience has been challenging yet filled with accomplishments.
Georgetown has shaped me into becoming a woman of character, faith, and
determination. I have been able to meet hard working driven people from all
over the world who inspire me to prepare myself and value the incredible opportunity
of attending Georgetown University. My college experience has been the most fascinating, exciting and rewarding
experience of my 22 years of life.
What was the hardest thing/class/experience for you?
The most challenging element of my undergraduate experience at Georgetown University was the high academic level
and expectation that the university, colleagues, and professors had for me ever since my freshmen year. The
transition from Vincent Memorial to Georgetown University was a challenging and shocking one. I phased a daily
challenge of coping with the academic competition that several of my colleges posed within the classroom, thus
allowing me to define what my strengths and weakness were and arduously work to improve and achieve my goals.
Were you part of any clubs?
I had the honor to serve as president for Georgetown’s Latin American Student Association (LASA) and for the
Georgetown Aspiring Minority Business Leaders and Entrepreneurs (GAMBLE). I was also privileged to be the chair of
Georgetown University’s traditional Jesuit Heritage Week.
Did you study abroad?
Rome, Italy and Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
What will you do next?
I will pursue a Masters in Latin American Studies at Georgetown University’s School of Foreign Service.
What is your favorite college memory?
I have had the fortune to have numerous college memories that have shaped and marked my life. However, if I
would have to choose a favorite college memory, it would be when I had the opportunity to represent Georgetown in
the First and Second Annual Leadership Summit in Lima, Peru and in Bogotá, Colombia. It was wonderful to represent
the university’s student body and meet Georgetown alumni of my native Latin American region.
What tips would you give to a VMCHS graduating Senior who is about to embark in their college journey?
DREAM BIG and work very hard to achieve your dreams. Attending a four year university is an experience that is
incomparable; you will be able to learn from your classes, from your professors, and from yourself. It is essential to
create a group of mentors who will guide you and provide you with invaluable advice that will help you throughout
your college journey. It is vital to talk to your parents; they are your first mentors! It is also very important to
contribute to your college community, whether it is through any leadership position, or a voluntary/ service activity, it
is of extreme importance to give back in any way to the university who will prepare you and set the path for your
professional career.
Name: Alvaro Voelker
Class: 2009
University: Syracuse University
Major: Sport Management
It was an unbelievable experience, everything I expected it to be.
The fastest and best four years of my life.
The hardest thing for me was definitely the language during my first weeks on
campus. My English was on point when it came down to schoolwork and writing
papers, but it was a different story in a social environment. I was not used to
speaking English all the time, socially I always speak Spanish, never really spoke English at
school besides at a class presentation or when Sr. Lilia was around.
I was part of the Sport Management club, and part of Syracuse University Men’s Soccer team, as their manager.
I never had the chance to “study” a semester abroad. I had two abroad experiences, I took an Olympic class, which was a threeweek class in Europe, and we traveled to London, Paris, Greece, and Switzerland going through different Olympic sites. My
second experience is that at the moment I’m interning with Adidas in their Brand Marketing department at Adidas HQ in
Germany.
I ask myself that every day, I still don’t know. I will apply for jobs and other internships in August, then work or intern for a year,
and apply for grad school for 2014, but nothing set at the moment.
Working with the Syracuse University Men’s Soccer team. I was their manager for three years, and my favorite memory is that
we were the second team in school history to ever make it to the National tournament, and first team to reach the Sweet
Sixteen, and after two awful years and being disregarded by everyone in the country, ending up our season as the #17th team in
the country was a great feeling.
What tips would you give to a VMCHS graduating Senior who is about to embark in their college journey? Enjoy yourself,
don’t take school too seriously, obviously work hard and get good grades, but have fun doing it because time flies.
Anything else you would like to mention:
I just want to thank all my professors who helped me get where I’m at - Ms. Ana, Mr. Contreras, Mr. Jacobelli, Mrs. Carreno, Sr.
Lilia, Mrs. O. Mr. Eddie, Mano, Sra. Guillen, Mrs. Valenzuela, Ms. Guilin, Mrs. Gallego and especially Mrs. Ramirez who was
always there to help me, and guide me through the college process.
Name: Melissa Orozco
Class: 2013
University: Loyola University Chicago
Major: Psychology
The best way to describe my college experience is a whirlwind. I was
able to do amazing things like studying abroad in Rome for an entire
semester and conducting my own research and meeting wonderful people
along the way. Living in Chicago was definitely the best part of my college
experience. There is always something going on, always something new
to see and experience.
The hardest part was getting acquainted to a new city and new surroundings.
I was in the executive board for Habitat for Humanity LUC and a member of the Latin American Student Organization
at Loyola.
I studied abroad in Rome for a semester.
I will continue working on research on campus for the summer and will take a year off before applying to PhD
programs in social psychology.
The morning after my first snow storm in Chicago. I had never seen so much snow! Students organized a massive
snowball fight in the quad and my friends and I played in the snow all morning.
Enjoy every second of it! It goes by so fast. Stop every now and then to notice how far you have made it and how
much you have grown. They will truly become some of the best years of your life, have fun with it!
Anything else you would like to mention:
Congratulations to the VMCHS class of 2013!
Name: Marissa Velasco
Class: 2009
University: Cetys Universidad
Major: Child Psychology
I would describe my college experience as a really good one, I had
the chance to meet new people from different majors and my teachers
taught me a lot of interesting things.
What was the hardest thing for you during college?
I think the hardest thing for me during college was to decide whether
I wanted child psychology, clinical psychology or organizational
psychology. I had to decide this when I was a freshmen.
Also getting to know myself was very interesting.
Were you a part of any clubs?
No, I was not a member.
No
I’m not sure if I’m going to study a master’s degree or start working.
My favorite college memory is when I went for the first time to “Los Horcones Community” (this is a very famous
special education center in Hermosillo, Sonora).
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To study what they really like.
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Have their minds open to meet new people and new ideas.
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Enjoy every moment of college, because time flies.
Name: Annette Leon
Class: VMHS Class of 2001
University: Undergrad: University of Nevada Las Vegas (UNLV)
graduated with a Bachelor of Landscape Architecture (BLarch.)
Currently finishing my Masters Class of 2013 at Cal Poly Pomona,
with a Master in Urban and Regional Planning (MURP)
Major: BLarch. & MURP
Challenging, go in to something that you have passion for. You will spend a lot of days & nights pursuing your goals.
My advice to you is pick something you truly love and inspires you to be of benefit to society.
What was the hardest thing for you?
Focus!
Yes, I was the Vice President for the American Society of Landscape Architects in 2007, As well as a LABASH
coordinator
No I did not, however I did get to do a lot of traveling.
Get a job and start on my architectural licensing.
What is your favorite college memory? Meeting amazing people and professors who changed my life, taught me
more than I ever thought was possible.
Stay focused and motivated but most of all NEVER GIVE UP ON YOUR DREAMS!
Thank you to our sponsors!
Table Sponsors
Burgers and Beer
Dr. Juan Bustamante
Desserts
She-Devil Pastry
Appetizers
Johnny Carino’s
Tables are still
available for sponsorship!
(You get 2 free tickets)
Please contact
Monica Bustamante at (760) 595-6467 or
[email protected]
Event Donations
Rabobank
Aurora Garcia de Ramirez
turns 79!
On March 17, 2013, Aurora Garcia de
Ramirez turned 79. Aurora was not only a VMCHS
mom (her daughters Katina Ramirez and Julia
Ramirez who graduated from Vincent in 1982 and
1985, respectively. Alejandra and Angelica attended
Instituto Villafontana which is run by the SJS), she
graduated from OLGA in 1952. Vincent was founded
in 1967 so she was not able to attend but she sent
her daughters to get their Catholic Education with
us.
Pictures:
TOP: In the next picture you will see my Mom with my
Sister Katina Ramirez (Ruiz) '82 and her classmates,
Claudia Olivas (Martin del Campo) and Ana Alicia
Pereyra (Gllard)
MIDDLE: Aurora Garcia de Ramirez who graduated
from OLGA Class of 1952 she is with Belia Barcena de
Pereyra who graduated Class of '54. They have been
great friends since those days.
BOTTOM LEFT: (top) Karla Torres ( '89), Claudia
Santana ('85), Laura Shepard ('85), Aurora Garcia
de Ramirez (OLGA 1952), Julia Ramirez ('85) Gaby
Torres ('86) Liza Ybarra ('85) with her new Baby
Max Ceja and Silvia Torres ('85)
SPECIAL THANKS to Julia Ramirez for sending us
these pictures so that we can share with our
Vincent family.
Leyma Tapia’s wedding!
Leyma Tapia met Cesar
Verdugo in 2005 at UABC when she
was studying architecture and he
was studying to become a
mechanical engineer. They started
dating in 2006 and got married on
March 16th, 2013. All of her bride’s
maids had a connection to Vincent.
Zarina Sanchez , Maria Dojaquez ,
Raquel Godinez, Glenda Campos and
Vania Frias graduated from Vincent
with her in 2005 and Mariela
Peregrina and Mariana Baylon were
at Vincent Freshman year, that’s
how they all became friends and still
see each other. We wish you the
best Leyma and Cesar!
Thank you Leyma for sharing
these beautiful pictures with us!
NETZA PEREZ wins medal!
Netza Perez graduated from Vincent in 2005. He went on to Cetys
Universidad and majored in Business Administration. Two years ago he
became interested in beer making and started doing it as a hobby. On March
23, he participated in Baja Beer Fest 2013. Baja Beer Fest is a beer festival
and competition that took place in Ensenada, Baja California. Netza won best
category specialty beer and third place in best of show! There were 3,000
people in attendance and more than 60 beers participated in the
competition.
Even though it is just a hobby now, Netza is looking at the possibility
of pursuing this as a career after he comes back from studying in Boston.
VMCHS family welcomes a
new dad: Brian Monreal ’89!
Michelle Paz & Brian Monreal (1989) said hello to
Samantha Ariel Monreal on May 19, 2013 at 11:19 pm.
She weighed 6 lbs 10 ounces and 18 inches!
Congratulations!
The
still needs your help! Many parents are
deciding to send their children to
another high school because they can’t
afford it. Please donate TODAY and
make a difference in a potential Scot’s
life. There are 3 ways of donating!
Send a check, call us and securely give
us your credit card information, or
donate via our website through
Paypal!
Make a difference in a student’s life,
donate to the “Scotarship” Program!
Vincent Memorial
Catholic High School
Until next
volume…
Volume 1 Number 5
This is the last issue of this school year. We will start
again fresh in August with a new volume!
525 W. Sheridan Ave
Calexico, CA 92231
Now is the time to tell us what you liked, what you did
not like, and what you would like to see in the next issues of the
Alumni newsletter. This is written for you, so your input is very
important.
Phone: (760) 357 – 3461
Fax: (760) 357 – 0902
Send us an e mail at
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and your voice will be heard!
www.vmchs.com

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