The Amat Tradition - Bishop Amat Memorial High School
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The Amat Tradition - Bishop Amat Memorial High School
Bishop Amat Memorial High School NON-PROFIT ORG. US POSTAGE PAID The Amat Tradition Fall 2007 Alumni Newsletter Vol. 21, Issue 4 INDUSTRY, CA Permit No. 4280 s to contact art of Bishop s, we want to mater’s Soldier, s.If you are a Armed Forces, ding your: (1) , USA, USMC, ive, Reserve, on/award; (6) y service (e.g., in which you of yourself, in nformation to: International to contact all ut if you are a both produce make certain rently serving After the 50th Anniversary liturgical celebration, Sister Carmelina laughs with Corinne (Hartmann) Maschio ‘61, Cassandra (Hartmann) Curry ‘81, and Sister Marinette ‘64. The celebration proved to be a beautiful event. What’s Inside... Greetings! Msgr. Aidan Carroll, President Dr. Merritt Hemenway, Principal... Page 2 Coming Home Amat kicks off its 50th Anniversary Celebration 50th Anniversary Mass and Homecoming: The beginning of a celebration Alumni Profiles Featuring Deputy Chief Gary Brennan ‘68, Danny Haren ‘98, and more. Reunion Recap: Notes and pictures from the ‘77, ‘87, and ‘97 class reunions Page 3 Page 4 Page 5 One of my roles at Bishop Amat is adviser of the Tusitala yearbook staff.As I watch my students struggle to design and write a 368 page publication, I’m reminded of the importance of collaboration.The act of creation inspires students to accomplish amazing things. It seems that participation in something big, in something meaningful, strengthens people in hope, faith, and love. Bishop Amat is in the process of forging a novel understanding of how it will continue to serve the San Gabriel Valley over the next fifty years. Part of this process includes the creation of a Master Plan, a plan that envisions progressive structural advancements.Amat’s alumni base contains thousands of members with distinct talents and points of view.All are encouraged to contact the Development Office and be a part of the school’s future. In a school community, the fall months bring new friendships and continued efforts toward academic success.While the freshman class endeavors to establish itself among the Amat Family, the senior class works to complete college applications and prepare for the rigors of the twelfth grade. The Bishop Amat community sincerely thanks all those who have participated in the opening events of the 50th Anniversary celebration. So far, we have celebrated the sacrament of Eucharist with the Archbishop of Los Angeles, witnessed the publishing of Steadfast, Loyal, and True by Ronald Woolsey, and joined in fellowship at the Homecoming Barbeque.We enthusiastically encourage all alumni to participate in the remaining events this Gabriel Escovar ‘98 academic year. Editor A bit of History To help commemorate the many special achievements of the past fifty years, the quad now features 16 banners. These banners help to remind students and faculty of Bishop Amat’s rich history and tradition. Greetings! A Message From... The President Alumni News Dear Bishop Amat Alumni: Congratulations! Greetings to all of you with this Fall 2007 edition of your newsletter, The Amat Tradition. Editor, Gabe Escovar, Class of 1998, has done a great job in reporting to you on some of the significant Jubilee events that have taken place during the first two months of the school year.Chief among them was the Mass of the Holy Spirit celebrated on September 17 by His Eminence, Cardinal Roger Mahony for some 2000 faculty, staff, students, parents and alumni in the Student Activity Center.It was wonderful to see so many alumni attending the Mass and actively participating as readers, musicians, communion ministers and singers.Several of the eleven priest alumni concelebrated with the Cardinal. Richard Reed ‘94 was na head basketball coach fo the University of La Verne August. Coach Reed play basketball for both Bisho Amat and the University o La Verne. He has previou served as an assistant coach for Sacramento State, Northern Colorado, Loyola Marymount, Cal P Pomona, and La Verne. Congratulations to all of those classes who are celebrating significant anniversaries of their graduations during 2007. With the recent appointment of Marie La Bouff, Class of 1977 as a full-time Alumni Relations Coordinator we now are capable of offering much more service to reunion committees as they plan their special events.Moreover, our new air-conditioned Student Activity Center with its fully equipped commercial kitchen facilitates the holding of reunion dinner/dances here on the Bishop Amat campus.Please let Marie know of your plans and needs.We may be able to assist you in holding your reunion celebration. You may have already received the materials developed for our 2007-08 Annual Appeal – The Spirit of Giving.Several of your fellow alums have been instrumental in the direction of this campaign.They have selected four vitally important programs to which they would like to direct the funds donated in response to our appeal.These are the Endowment Fund, the Alumni Scholarship Fund, Educational Technology and the Retreat Program.Alumni are welcome, however, to designate other worthwhile school programs as beneficiaries of their contributions.On behalf of our 1500 current students and their families, many of whom are struggling to meet the cost of tuition and fees, I ask you to be generous in your response. I wish all of you and your families a peaceful and happy holiday season. Monsignor Aidan M. Carroll President The Principal Dear Fellow Alums: As we approach the close of 2007 and anticipate the New Year it is normal to take a moment to reflect on all that gives us cause to be thankful. Here at Amat, we are most grateful for completing fifty years of serving the Lord in Catholic education. During those years we have developed an incredible legacy of alumni, each of whom has contributed in a unique way to the fabric of our school while a student, and to the make-up of our society as an alumnus. DID YOU KNOW THAT…We currently have 30 faculty who were once students at Amat? Three faculty have passed 30 years of service at Amat? (Sister Julie, Miss Sullivan, Mrs. Krause) Fourteen additional faculty have completed twenty years of service to Amat? DID YOU KNOW THAT… the Student Activity Center provides… a Seminar Room for Health classes and team meetings; a Dance Room including 8 dance classes; a faculty lunchroom that is used for team pregame meals and post season banquets; a kitchen for student lunches now served cafeteria style; a magnificent weight room that shines among the best in high schools? DID YOU KNOW THAT… 65% of Bishop Amat seniors in 2007 enrolled in four-year colleges?Alumni surveys indicate nearly 84% of graduates complete their college degree within six years of high school graduation?In the first year of the program, Bishop Amat had a 94% pass rate in IB course assessments? We are thankful for the success of our students.Gratefully we have a very dedicated teaching staff that is best demonstrated by the number of students sitting for “external assessments” in AP and IB courses. Our “Challenge Index” of nearly 1.5 is well above the 1.0 that indicates the top 5% of schools in the country. Our success equity (percent of seniors passing an external assessment exam) of 16.9 last year is far above the national average of 14.8. Well done Lancers! Indeed, we have much more about which we are thankful. This is only a small snapshot of the complete picture. Merritt Hemenway, Ph.D. ‘64 Principal 2 Robert Lopez ‘03 began an internship in Septemb 2007 in New York with th U.S. State Department in the Press and Public Affa Office for their Mission to United Nations. Sr. Mary Karen Collier, SS ‘65 received the Bishop Carl Anthony Fisher Awar on August 6, 2007. The award is presented to priests, religious brothers and sisters “whose life an works have made signific contributions to the spirit enrichment in the life of Catholics of African desce David Gomez ‘01 and Laura Campbell ‘01 recen announced their engagem and plan to marry in July 2008. Marie McGilvray ‘82 rece released her new CD, “Big Love.” Marie lives in Nashville, Tennessee, wh she is pursuing her music dreams. Jesus Hernandez ‘98 an Nicole Hernandez welcom their beautiful son Domin into the world on July 31, 2007. Daylon McCutcheon ‘95 a Pernell Taylor ‘83 returne to Bishop Amat this fall t share their experience an expertise as assistant var football coaches. Alumni News Congratulations! Richard Reed ‘94 was named head basketball coach for the University of La Verne in August. Coach Reed played basketball for both Bishop Amat and the University of La Verne. He has previously served as an assistant coach for Sacramento State, Northern Colorado, Loyola Marymount, Cal Poly Pomona, and La Verne. Robert Lopez ‘03 began an internship in September 2007 in New York with the U.S. State Department in the Press and Public Affairs Office for their Mission to the United Nations. Sr. Mary Karen Collier, SSL ‘65 received the Bishop Carl Anthony Fisher Award on August 6, 2007. The award is presented to priests, religious brothers and sisters “whose life and works have made significant contributions to the spiritual enrichment in the life of Catholics of African descent.” David Gomez ‘01 and Laura Campbell ‘01 recently announced their engagement and plan to marry in July 2008. Marie McGilvray ‘82 recently released her new CD, “Big Love.” Marie lives in Nashville, Tennessee, where she is pursuing her music dreams. Jesus Hernandez ‘98 and Nicole Hernandez welcomed their beautiful son Dominic into the world on July 31, 2007. Daylon McCutcheon ‘95 and Pernell Taylor ‘83 returned to Bishop Amat this fall to share their experience and expertise as assistant varsity football coaches. Mass of the Holy Spirit Inspires All The Mass of the Holy Spirit, presided over by Cardinal Roger Mahony, formally initiated Bishop Amat’s 50th Anniversary celebration. Over twenty local priests (including three alumni priests) and deacons were concelebrants for the liturgy, held September 17th in Amat’s Student Activity Center. Cardinal Mahony began his homily by speaking directly with the “The Bread of Life,” Father senior class. He asked students Christopher Bazyouros ‘91. what they knew about the Holy Spirit.After hearing answers from several students, including senior Grayson Villanueva, Cardinal Mahony proceeded to speak with each of the other classes.He expressed his excitement over the students’ understanding of the Spirit. The environment of the Student Activity Center was transformed into beautiful worship space.Mrs. Rita Fortner designed and created banners and other decorations.In addition, the presence of an Alumni Choir added to the success of the celebration. Musical contributors for the mass included Mr. David Caro, Mr. Randall Dimmitt, Ms. Jennifer Srisimai and Mrs. Marie La Bouff. Cardinal Mahony spoke directly to the student body during the homily and students actively responded. The assembly included all current students, alumni, parents, and friends of the school.Amat was also blessed by the presence of many alumni religious, several of whom participated in the social gathering after the liturgy. Students were elated at the conclusion of the liturgy when Cardinal Mahony granted them an additional vacation day from school in celebration of the Monsignor Aidan Carroll school’s anniversary. receives a certificate from His Eminence, recognizing Bishop Amat’s fifty years of service to the community. Lancer Alumni Revive Old Rivalry Before the Lancer football squad began their triple-overtime thriller against rival St. Paul on October 12th, alumni participated in what has become the traditional Homecoming BBQ. The occasion proved to be an appropriately fun and fulfilling precursor to the game’s rain-soaked conclusion. Cassandra (Hartmann) Curry ‘81 cheers at game against rival St. Paul. Spectators were treated to a triple-overtime win. Author and historian Ronald Woolsey signed copies of “Steadfast, Loyal and True,” a publication documenting Amat’s past fifty years. Several alumni enjoyed speaking with Mr. Woolsey about the book, the product of over a year’s worth of research. Several alumni and families took tours of the campus and the Student Activity Center. Seeing all of the changes was exciting for those who had not been on campus in several years. After the barbeque, alumni watched the Varsity Football team play a memorable Sharon (Allen) Langham ‘64 greets game in Kiefer Stadium. Bob Siegfried ‘64 as she continued her search for classmate Jim Special recognition goes to Moore. e those who braved the wet conditions and lasted until the final overtime period! Salute to Academic Excellence Salute to Athletic Excellence Bishop Amat will recognize the outstanding achievements of the dedicated teachers who have served the school community over the past fifty years.All alumni and parents are invited to attend a reception in the Student Activity Center on Saturday, January 12th.The informal gathering will feature wine and cheese, hors d’ouevres and desserts. Everyone is encouraged to help us communicate with former teachers by providing addresses, phone numbers, or email addresses.For reservations and information, please phone Maria (Cantwell) Gover (Dolores Ramos, ‘66) at 626.962.2495 (ext 7415) or email her at mgover@bishopamat. org.Who would YOU like to see?Please check the website for updates and announcements. On February 9, 2008, we will pay tribute to the many thousands of individuals, coaches, administrators and students who have created the long and distinguished Lancer Athletic Tradition. Special honorees for the dinner event will be the head coaches who have helmed 22 CIF Championship winning teams.Amat’s earliest first CIF championship was earned in football in 1961 and its most recent championships were in 2007 in both baseball and wrestling.If you would like to attend the event or request additional information, please contact Marie La. Bouff at (626) 962-2495, x 7403, or [email protected]. Decade Socials Spend an afternoon at Amat with the Lancers of your decade. No reunion committees to form, no dinners to plan, no money to pay -- let us handle all the details. The Decade Socials will be held from 4-7 p.m. on Sunday afternoons as follows: December 2, 2007 - 1960 to 1969 January 27, 2008 -- 1970 to 1979 February 24, 2009 - 1980 to 1989 April 27, 2008 - 1990 to 1999 May 18, 2008 - 2000 to 2007 3 Alumni Profiles Gary Brennan ‘68 Matthew Deurmeier ‘00 Gary Brennan serves as the Deputy Chief of Police for the Los Angeles Police Department.A third generation LAPD officer, Deputy Chief Brennan has worked in the Training, Anti-Terrorist, and Internal Affairs divisions.He was appointed to Deputy Chief by Chief of Police William J. Bratton on December 19, 2002. On July 4, 2004, he was additionally assigned as the Chief of Detectives, responsible for detective operations Citywide.Deputy Chief Brennan served in the California Air and Army National Guards from 1971-1978, achieving the rank of 1st Lieutenant. Matthew was promoted to Captain in July and transferred to Ft. Myers in Washington D.C.Matthew, honored with an assignment to the “Old Guard,” now serves in the 3rd Infantry Regiment that guards the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier in Arlington National Cemetery. Specifically, Matthew serves as the Officer in Charge for certain V.I.P. details, including ceremonies commemorating late Presidents and the arrivals of foreign dignitaries.Most recently, Matthew was O.I.C. of a 17 member multi-service Honor Guard at the funeral for Congressman Paul Gillmor of Ohio. Matt Molina ‘95 Matthew Abiva ‘04 Matt serves as the executive chef for two of Los Angeles’ hottest restaurants, Pizzeria Mozza and Osteria Mozza. He helps to develop recipes and plan the menus in conjunction with owners Nancy Silverton, Mario Batali, and Joe Bastianich. He also runs the kitchen, inspecting dishes before they leave the kitchen and supervising as many as 75 cooks and line chefs.Matt went to the Los Angeles Culinary Institute in Burbank shortly after graduating from Bishop Amat. Before his current position, Matt worked at Mi Piace in Pasadena, 2087 in Thousand Oaks, and Campanile in Los Angeles.Matt was recently featured in a Los Angeles Times article written by Russ Parsons on August 29th, 2007. Matthew is an architecture student at the University of Southern California.He recently created an organization on campus, Fishbowl, of which he is the president.Associated with the organization is a multi-disciplinary, student run publication, MEANS (Matthew is Editorin-Chief).The inspiring publication has made waves in the L.A. art world, and has been noticed by KCRW, the Los Angeles Times, and selected book stores.Matthew also composes music, and has been invited by a band director to compose a percussion ensemble to be played in New York’s legendary Carnegie Hall. Finally, Matthew will be studying abroad this spring in Italy. Kory Minor ‘95 Dan Haren ‘98 Danny was selected this summer to be the starting pitcher for the American League during MLB’s All-Star game in San Francisco.He started 34 games for the Oakland Athletics in 2007 (tied for most in baseball), led the AL in ERA for much of the season, and struck out three and a half batters for every one he walked (eighth in the AL).His 3.47 strikeout to walk ratio in three seasons with the A’s is the second best in club history, behind only Dennis Eckersley (7.15). Now the bonafide ace of the A’s, Danny figures to again be one of baseball’s best pitchers in the 2008 season. Kory, gridiron star at high school, college and professional levels, has opened a new Domino’s Pizza franchise on Indian Hill Boulevard in Claremont, California. Kory does it all, from paying the bills to baking pizzas. His customers regularly get the chance to talk with him about the latest sports news. In Memoriam Courtney King ‘99 Jeffrey Vrieling ‘75 Courtney King, member of the class of 1999, was tragically killed in a single vehicle crash in late October on the 210 freeway.Courtney worked for the Inland Valley Daily Bulletin, writing stories for regional entertainment stories and compiling calendar listings for upcoming events.Courtney will be remembered by the Amat Family as a hard worker and a joyful, determined, young woman. Jeffrey Vrieling, member of the class of 1975, was tragically killed due to complications resulting from a single vehicle crash in mid-August.He and a friend were on the way to Laughlin, Nevada.Jeffrey is survived by his father James, mother Wanda, and siblings Richard ‘76, Cheryl ‘77, Steven ‘82, Christine (Vrieling) Jackson ‘82, and was predeceased by Cynthia Vrieling ‘79. Edward Kelly Joseph E. Walsh Edward Kelly (aged 92) was a native of County Leix, Ireland, and father of Mary (Kelly) Foy ‘75, Edward Kelly ‘77, Nancy Kelly ‘79, Kevin Kelly ‘80, Jane (Kelly) O’Neal ‘83, and Matthew Kelly ‘86, passed away after a lengthy illness.During the late 1970’s and early 1980’s, Mr. Kelly was an avid supporter of the Athletic Boosters and a familiar face on campus.In 1978, Mr. Kelly took his children back to his native Ireland, his first time there since he immigrated to the United States.The Kelly family has been active at both St. Martha and St. Elizabeth Ann Seton parishes over the years. Joseph E. Walsh passed away October 2nd, 2007.He was the father of Michael Walsh ‘67, Kathleen Pierce ‘69, Nancy Kirkess ‘70, Timothy Walsh ‘71, and Colleen Walsh ‘73. 4 Annie Johnson The Amat community mourns the untimely death of former faculty member, Annie Johnson (age 46).Annie was an outstanding member of the English department in the 80s and 90s. 50th Anniversary Events 30th Reunion of the Class of 1977 Sunday, December 2, 2007 Decade Social (recognizing the Classes of 1960-1969) (Brutocao Library) 4-7 p.m. Dave Sett (U.S. Naval Academy, ‘77-‘79, B.A. History Cal Berkeley, ’81, J.D. UCLA ’86) attended the reunion hosted by the Class of 1977.The following observations represent one alum’s experience at the reunion. -- I spoke with Therese Bamper at the homecoming game and told her that while I remembered her, I couldn’t recall that we shared any classes together at Amat.She gently reminded me that we were in the same 5th and 6th grade classes at Tonopah E.S., near Amat. We proceeded to reminisce about the “doughnut” architecture there and our experiences walking to Bishop Amat. Wednesday, November 21, 2007 Thanksgiving Liturgy Robert Escareno, Alyce (Madrid) Escareno, Tim Page, Tish (Long) Page January 12, 2008 Salute to Academic Excellence (Student Activity Center) -- I made plans to hike one of Colorado’s “Fourteeners” (mountains with elevations of 14,000 feet and greater) with David Eickhoff next summer. -- I received some good advice from Martha Ramirez on different places to see on the Big Island, her former residence and a place I have grudgingly (wink!) agreed to go on business next month. -- I shook hands with Mr. Hemenway at Homecoming, who proceeded to recall in detail that my time at Bishop Amat coincided with the introduction of computerized report cards.He certainly is “Mr. Amat,” and the ultimate link across the years and generations of Lancers. -- I walked around campus before the Homecoming game and it seemed tiny and compact, not unlike how Disneyland feels to an adult, with the exception of the new gym.I opined to others how “soft” Amat students must be, with the covered lunch tables. Back when I was at Amat… Sunday, January 27, 2008 Decade Social (recognizing the Classes of 1970-1979) (Brutocao Library) 4-7 p.m. Graduates of St. Louis of France Class of ‘74 and Amat Class of ’77: (left to right) Ed Cabrera, Luke Martinez, Scott Moulton, Carolyn (Marinello) Garcia, Ed Rivera, Tish (Long) Page, and Margaret (Ruiz) Pope, DDS Class of 1987 Reunion More than 150 people attended our reunion and a wonderful time was had by all.We are likely going to have a 25 year reunion, rather than waiting for a 30 year reunion.Thanks to all who came. If you would like to view photos of the reunion, please contact Alicia Gover at [email protected] to see you at the Decade Social on February 24, 2008. Class of 1997 Reunion The Class of 1997’s reunion was held at Industry Hills Pacific Palms Resort.Classmember, and current Amat faculty member, Gina Guaring, said it was good to see old friends.The reunion was also attended by current Amat faculty, Randy Dimmitt and Carol Moak. Gina Guaring, recalling reunion moments. Critical Praise for “Steadfast, Loyal and True” “Steadfast, Loyal and True” is literally a tour de force of the life of Bishop Amat High School. It narrates the development of the school from a gleam in the eye of founding principal, Monsignor Thomas Kiefer, to the educational powerhouse that it is today. Every true Lancer will want a copy if only to read how their brief matriculation at Bishop Amat fits into its fifty year life span.” -- Joseph P. Busch, III ‘66 “This manuscript presents a marvelous tribute to the 50 year anniversary of Bishop Amat High School. Ron Woolsey does an outstanding job of chronicling significant events and major accomplishments over these past 50 years - and there are many! This literary history of Bishop Amat will bring back wonderful memories for all who read it, and share interesting information about BAHS that will certainly deepen one’s pride as a member of the Amat family. I truly enjoyed it!” -- John Sciarra ‘72 To purchase a copy of “Steadfast, Loyal and True.” please contact Darleen Adamek at (626) 962-2495, ext. 7456 or dadamek@ bishopamat.org. Hardback copies are $50; softbacks are $30. The books are also available for purchase in the front office. 5 December, 2007 “Alumni for Others” (Christian Service Project) Saturday, February 9, 2008 50th Anniversary “Salute to Athletic Excellence” (Student Activity Center) Sunday, February 24, 2008 Decade Social (recognizing the Classes of 1980-1989) (Brutocao Library) 4-7 p.m. Saturday, April 12, 2008 50th Anniversary Lancer Classic Gala (Biltmore Hotel) Sunday, April 27, 2008 Decade Social (recognizing the Classes of 1990-1999) (Brutocao Library) 4-7 p.m. Friday, May 9, 2008 Saturday, May 10, 2008 Fine Arts Showcase (Band, Choir, Dance) Alumni Art Exhibit Sunday, May 18, 2008 Decade Social (recognizing the Classes of 2000-2007) (Brutocao Library) 4-7 p.m. Friday, June 13, 2008 Golf Tournament (California Country Club) Announcements Class of 1968 - 40th Reunion August 23, 2008 Double Tree Hotel Cost: TBD Class of 1983 – 25th Reunion August 23, 2008 Site: TBD, likely at Mama Juan’s in Studio City (owned by classmate Darrell Alatorre) For more info., contact: Renee Belgarde Linder at rbelgarde@ insurancespecialtygroup.com Bishop Amat Memorial High School NON-PROFIT ORG. US POSTAGE 14301 Fairgrove Ave. La Puente, CA 91746 PAID INDUSTRY, CA Permit No. 4280 ADDRESS SERVICE REQUESTED Ms. Deborah Oswald Director of Development (626) 962-2495 x1-7444 [email protected] Mrs. Marie (Van Son) La Bouff ‘77 Alumni Relations Coordinator (626) 962-2495 x1-7403 [email protected] Mr. Gabriel Escovar ‘98 English Dept. (Teacher) Alumni Newsletter Editor (626) 962-2495 x1-7408 [email protected] ALUMNI PORTAL Register today at alumni.bishopamat.org. It is our goal to use this website to keep in touch with our graduates. We will be posting alumni news, school event information, and sending out e-newsletters and e-announcements from this portal. Help us better serve the Amat Family by signing up today! Amat Military Vets Bishop Amat’s Alumni Relations Office wants to contact Veterans of our Nation’s Armed Forces! As part of Bishop Amat’s ongoing Golden Anniversary celebrations, we want to recognize the service and sacrifices of our alma mater’s Soldier, Sailor, Airman, Marine and Coast Guard Veterans.If you are a Veteran, or are currently serving in our Nation’s Armed Forces, please let the us know! Send an e-mail including your: (1) Name; (2) Highest rank attained; (3) Service (i.e., USA, USMC, USN, USCG, USAF); (4) Component (i.e., Active, Reserve, National Guard); (5) Highest military decoration/award; (6) Brief comment, if you wish, regarding your military service (e.g., locations where you served and/or operations in which you participated). Also send an electronic picture of yourself, in uniform, if you have one! Please e-mail your information to: [email protected] Additionally, students in Bishop Amat’s International Baccalaureate (IB) Program will also attempt to contact all alumni for whom we have information to find out if you are a Veteran or know of a graduate who is.A goal is to both produce a collage of graduate military photographs and to make certain that our students keep our Veterans and currently serving troops in our prayers.