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December 2005 – February 2006
ACTIVITIES NEWS . . . . .2-7
ATHLETIC NEWS . . . . . . .7-8
CAMPUS MINISTRY NEWS .9
ACADEMIC NEWS . . . .10-13
GUILD NEWS . . . . . . . . . .14
MOTHERS CLUB NEWS . .15
GENERAL NEWS . . . . .15-17
DEVELOPMENT NEWS . . .17
VALENTASIA NEWS . . . . .18
CAPITAL CAMPAIGN NEWS .19
ALUMNI NEWS . . . . . .20-31
Santa Margarita Catholic
High School
22062 Antonio Parkway
Rancho Santa Margarita
California 92688
The Eagle Newsletter published by Santa Margarita Catholic High School
Dear Parents,
Imagine! We have already celebrated the
Thanksgiving holidays and have been
allowed that wonderful opportunity to
take stock of all the good things in our
lives and the many blessings bestowed
on our families.
I think that this is the appropriate time to
say thanks to all of the coaches and
athletes who have participated in the fall
sports programs. As usual, most of our
teams have progressed into the CIF
playoffs. We have been very successful
in our team efforts due to the dedication
and hard work of so many. Let us wish
the best wishes for similar success to our
soccer programs, basketball programs,
and girl’s water polo. Many other groups
have been busy also. Of special note is
the success of our marching band and
color guard. The sound and staging have
been great and so has the garnering of
awards at the various competitions. The
Christmas Band Concert will be in the
Eagle Dome on December 15th at 7:30
p.m. The Choir, Orchestra, and Dance
Team will present an evening of
Christmas music on December 13th
at the RSM Bell Tower Community
Center, again at 7:30 p.m.
Events on and around campus during
December will include the Parent
Volunteer Lunch, December 15 and
Christmas vacation December 19 –
January 3.
January and February are busy, too. Please
note: January 5th – IB Info Night; January 9th
– College Financial Aid Night; January 12th –
Incoming Freshmen Info Night; January 14th
– Winter Formal; February 4th – Freshmen
Entrance Exam; February 9th – College
Planning Night for Juniors; February 11th –
VALENTASIA.
We are thankful for all of the support from
so many parents and students in making
our Open House a success. The over 100
seniors who volunteered their free day to
lead the Freshmen Class Retreat also mirror
that wonderful giving attitude. We had
two very successful Kairos retreats during
the fall semester and look forward to the
next on February 8th -10th. The Junior
Overnight Retreat will take place on
February 23rd and 24th.
The entire school community will celebrate
the feast of the Immaculate Conception with
an inspiring liturgy on December 8, 2005.
Finally, may I encourage all to try to attend
the winter sports events and give support to
our teams.
With most sincere wishes for a very Merry
Christmas and a Happy New Year, I remain,
Sincerely in Christ,
Brother Lawrence Monroe, FSC
949-766-6000 TEL
949-766-6005 FAX
SANTA MARGARITA CATHOLIC HIGH SCHOOL
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ACTIVITIES news
CATCH THE EAGLE SPIRIT!
Battle of the Sexes is back! The Winter Spirit Week is January 9 – 13, 2006. We’ll be celebrating our winter
sports teams with a week full of events and activities, ending with our Winter Sports Rally that will feature a
competition between the sexes! The guys were victorious last year, can the girls take home the prize this year?
AIR GUITAR IS BACK!
Saturday, March 25, 2005 at 7:30 p.m. SMCHS will host Air Guitar in the Moiso Pavilion. Don’t miss
this exciting event as groups from all grade levels compete for the grand prize. If you want to form a
group, pick up an application in the Activities Office after February 1, 2006.
SPIRIT DANCE
If you enjoyed the Welcome Dance, then you
won’t want to miss the Spirit Dance! The dance
will be on Friday, February 3, 2006 from 8 p.m.
until 11 p.m. in the Moiso Pavilion (gym) for $10
per person. Stay tuned for more information!
CLASS NEWS
SENIOR CLASS NEWS
Graduation cap and gown costs are included
in the graduation fee paid by senior parents
prior to graduation. Please be aware that
some outside groups obtain mailing lists
from the Department of Motor Vehicles and
send notices regarding caps and gowns.
Don’t be fooled into paying twice for your
student’s cap and gown. For assistance in
answering any graduation related questions,
please feel free to contact the Activities
Office at 949-766-6050.
Seniors, check out the Senior Booklet on the
SM website for upcoming events and
activities.
FRESHMAN CLASS NEWS
Freshman Class officer elections are
scheduled for Thursday, February 16, 2006.
Class officer applications will be available in
the Activities Office in late January 2006.
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PEER COURT
Peer Court will take place in the Science
Lecture Hall after school on Wednesday,
January 11, 2006 at 2:45 p.m. Any
student who is able to attend is
encouraged to volunteer to participate
as a juror in this real life courtroom
event. If you’re interested in what the
sentencing phase of a real juvenile court
proceeding is like, make it a point to
attend this session of Peer Court!
VALENTINE STORE
The Valentine Store will be open from Wednesday, February 1st
through Monday, February 13th. The Valentine Store helps
you remember all of those special people in your lives by
offering a wide selection of gifts, cards, candy and
flowers. Valentines will be delivered in the morning
on Valentine’s Day. If you would like to send a Valentine to your
student or let a special Santa Margarita employee know you appreciate
them, call the Activities Office at 949-766-6050 for more information.
REACH REPRESENTATIVES
This year your ASB Leadership wants to hear from you! Each officer
and head commissioner has been assigned 30 students to act as a
liaison between you and ASB. All decisions are made by the ASB
Leadership and your voice will help them make decisions that you
like and will hopefully participate in. All sophomores, juniors and
seniors should have received an introductory letter and a phone call
from your REACH Representative. Please be honest with them, for
our goal is to continue to increase the spirit and enthusiasm throughout
your high school experience!
S A N TA M A R G A R I TA C AT H O L I C H I G H S C H O O L
ACTIVITIES news
RED CROSS CLUB
The first Red Cross Club activity of the year was attended by several of the
club’s officers at the annual Orange County Red Cross High School training
workshop. The workshop is designed to help students market and run high school
blood drives. In part due to the catastrophe in the Gulf caused by hurricanes
Katrina and Rita, the Santa Margarita Red Cross Club is enjoying an increase in
membership and the current members are showing a strong desire to become
more involved in helping others. In addition to the successful first blood drive of
the year on Thursday, October 20th the club is also selling mardi gras beads to
benefit the American Red Cross hurricane relief effort. This endeavor will
continue throughout the school year.
MAKE-A-WISH CLUB
The Make-A-Wish Club is having a very
busy year thus far. The year's fundraising
is under way with a raffle being held in
December for a complete IPOD basket
donated by the Bellow and Haber families.
The club's booth was very successful at
the SMCHS Christmas Boutique held in
November on the SMCHS campus. The
club would like to thank the SMCHS
Boys Volleyball program for this
opportunity. Members have also been
busy helping the foundation with the
Anaheim Fall Festival, Beacon Bay
Carwash, and the O.C. Marathon. This
January the SM Make-A-Wish Club will
not only help at the T-shirt booth but will
participate in the 5K run. We have a large
number of club participants to represent
our club. Thanks to all and remember:
The Red Cross Club will also participate in the annual holiday toy drive and
carnival, which culminates in festivities at the Santa Ana Zoo in December. At
this event, the club will host a carnival booth for several hundred underprivileged
children.
Elyse Hormuth donating blood during the
October Blood Drive.
The second blood drive of the year will take
place on Thursday, January 12, 2006 from
7:00 a.m. until 1:00 p.m. in the Moiso Pavilion
(gym), and will be in conjunction with
Mission Hospital. Parents are invited to
participate and do not need to make an
appointment. Student donors must be at least
17-years-old and weigh 110 pounds.
Thank you to all who donated blood during
the October blood drive. We were able to collect 77 units of blood. This is the
highest amount we have ever collected at our October drive. A special thanks to
all of the students, faculty and parents who volunteered.
When wishes come true... Tensions ease...
Clouds part... Families exhale. A wish
coming true may be the most powerful
medicine available… Hope.
EAGLES FOR CHOC NEWS
TOY DRIVE:
Eagles For CHOC, along with the SMCHS Red Cross Club, will be organizing a school-wide drive to collect Christmas
toys for hospitalized kids and needy families. Toys will be collected at school from Wednesday, November 30th through
Friday, December 9th. We encourage everyone at school to
please bring an unwrapped toy and help these families who
are going through a difficult time. Collection boxes will be
located in the SM Front Office and throughout the campus.
CHOC DISNEYLAND COMMUNITY WALK UPDATE:
Our team of 160 walkers raised $11,000. Thanks to our
families and generous sponsors for helping the kids at CHOC!
HOSPITAL VOLUNTEERING UPDATE:
If you are interested in becoming a CHOC at Mission volunteer,
please join us on Wednesday, January 18th from 8:30 a.m.
CHOC Walk 2005
until 9:30 a.m. in the Science Lecture Hall (late start day). You
will learn more about the program and get prepared for the spring hospital volunteer training session, which will be held in
February. Parents are encouraged to attend this informational meeting. Note: Prior to training, prospective volunteers must
complete two TB screenings and supply Mission Hospital with a current vaccination record. Please contact Claudia Michaels
at [email protected] for specifics.
Check out our website at www.smhs.org/Faith/Eagles_For_CHOC/index.htm. for our calendar and more information.
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EAGLE REGIMENT
The Eagle Regiment, Southern California’s 2004 Division 3A
Champions, embarked on a demanding field show tournament
season this fall. The Eagle Regiment’s 2005 field show,
entitled “Defying Gravity,” features several demanding music
selections performed to complex marching maneuvers.
The marching band and color guard competed in five contests,
leading up to an anticipated return performance in the
Southern California School Band and Orchestra Association
(SCSBOA) Championships on Saturday, December 3, 2005.
Displaying their awards from the Loara Field Tournament are Eagle
Regiment leaders (left to right) Erin English, color guard co-captain; Taylor
Bradford, percussion leader; Rebecca Nichols, assistant drum major, David
Weinberg, director; Jonathan Tanco, drum major; Margaret Aust, pit crew
leader; and Jaclyn Miller, color guard co-captain.
SMCHS CHRISTMAS CONCERTS
There will be two opportunities this
Christmas season to hear SM’s talented
singers and musicians.
Please join us at the Rancho Santa Margarita
Community Center on Tuesday, December 13th
at 7:30 p.m. for the The Performing Arts
Concert. The SMCHS Choir and Orchestra
and Dance Team will perform. All are invited.
A donation of $10 at the door is appreciated.
The SM Community is invited to the SMCHS
Christmas concert scheduled Thursday,
December 15th at 7:30 p.m. in the Eagle Dome.
The public is invited to attend the Christmas
concert and enjoy festive holiday music
performed by the school’s award-winning
musicians. The performance is free.
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At the Loara Band Review and Field Tournament on October
29th, the Eagle Regiment captured seven awards, including
five of the highest awards. The band and color guard each won
a trophy for highest scores among all 11 Division 3A high
schools in field show competition. The Eagle Regiment also
won awards for Division 3A highest scores for percussion,
visual and general effect. In addition, the band and color guard
each won first place trophies in competition against five other
schools in the White Division.
At the first competition of the year, the 12th annual Irvine
Invitational Field Tournament on October 22nd, the Eagle
Regiment’s percussion unit won the Sweepstakes Award, while
the marching band and color guard each won second place.
“Our Eagle Regiment has been working extremely hard this
year, considering that we have 23 new freshmen students in
our band and color guard,” said David Weinberg, director of
bands. “Our approach in rehearsal is the same, but we are
taking some greater risks this year with difficult music and
faster drill routines. I encourage all students who may be
interested in joining our band program in the future to come by
and see our group perform at a competition. The atmosphere
and fun of a band competition is something that you can't get
anywhere else.”
Santa Margarita’s 71-member Eagle Regiment is directed by
David Weinberg. Assistant band director is Ted Weed. Drum
major is Jonathan Tanco and assistant drum major is Rebecca
Nichols. Color guard captains are Erin English, Emily Howard
and Jaclyn Miller. Percussion leader is Taylor Bradford.
Immediately after the conclusion of the field tournaments, the
student musicians will prepare for the Santa Margarita Catholic
High School Christmas concert, scheduled for 7:30 p.m.
Thursday, December 15th in the Eagle Dome. The public is
invited to attend the Christmas concert and enjoy festive
holiday music performed by the school’s award-winning
musicians.
ACTIVITIES news
COMPETITIVE DEBATE
TEAM KICKS OFF NEW
SEASON WITH FIRST
PLACE TROPHY
FALL ENTERTAINMENT KICKS OFF
WITH THE SPIRITED MADWOMAN
Talon Theatre’s fall production was
the French playwright, Jean
Giraudoux’s, The Madwoman of
Chaillot. The Madwoman of
Chaillot is Giraudoux’s
best-known play.
Cristina Finch
Produced originally
on a Paris stage in 1945 it enjoyed
Broadway success and was awarded
the prize of New York’s Circle for
best play of the year by a foreign
Gillian Gates
author. The play is a
poetic fantasy set in the suburbs of
Paris in the late 1930’s. In its
clear-cut opposition of good and
evil, Giraudoux’s fanciful comedy is
a parody of modern finance capitalism.
Kelsa Trom
The cast was highlighted by seniors
Kristina Finch as the Madwoman,
Maya Smolarek, Kelsa Trom, John
Maltese, Nick Nader, James Markel
and Jillian Gates in lead roles. The
Company included over 60 SMCHS
students. Production Director Jean
Maya Smolarek
Hauser and Technical Director Jeff
Stube were assisted by students Kayla Hasler as
Assistant Director, Lillian Rae as Stage Manager
and Alex Lum as Assistant Stage Manager.
The Eagle Debate Team began
the season with a win at the
first League Tournament. With
20 Orange County schools in
competition, the policy team of
Kaitlin von Hoffmann and Nick Nick Pizzurro and Kaitlin von Hoffmann
Pizzurro overtook La Quinta
High School in the final rounds. This year the varsity team
and the novice team have 22 members each. The team is
looking forward to competing in Policy, Lincoln Douglas,
Dramatic Interpretation, Original Oratory and International
Extemporaneous. The Eagles are in hopes of including the
US Stanford Invitational on their season calendar. Coach
Hauser is looking forward to working towards state and
nationals. Third and fourth year members are planning the
teams’ first invitational on the SMCHS campus to close out
the season for the Orange County Speech League.
DRAMA STUDENTS SHARE THEIR TALENT
Advanced Drama students are presenting classic literature
pieces to English classes this school year. Advanced Drama
provided new insight into Absurdist Theatre with selections
from Samuel Beckett’s Waiting for Godot. The selection
was a summer reading assignment for senior English
students. Intermediate Drama students presented Greek
classics for sophomore level classes. They offered scenes
from Sophocles’ Antigone, the comic Lysistrata and a
Roman comedy by Seneca. More presentations are planned
for the year including IB level plays from Lorca and Ibsen.
Andrew Dadour, Dayeanne Hutton, Danielle Conn, Kori Courtois and Kristen Fiore.
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EAGLE DANCE TEAM
The ladies of the SMCHS Dance Team are hard
at work this winter, preparing for their upcoming
competition season. This year, the team will
compete with seven routines ranging in many
different styles of dance including hip-hop, jazz,
lyrical jazz, modern and ballet. We are blessed to
have four very talented and innovative
choreographers working with the team this year.
Lindsay Rosenberg (member of the Los Angeles
Clipper Spirit Dance Team) put together a fun
and urban hip-hop routine, Alex Little
(professional choreographer for studios and
teams around the country) gave us a rock and roll
jazz routine, Nikki Blakslee (professional dancer
in Los Angeles and New York) choreographed a modern lyrical routine and last but not least Gretchen Allred
(award-winning choreographer for studios in California and Utah) created a jungle-themed jazz routine. In addition,
we will have five soloists represent the team in competition: sophomore soloist-Caroline Bramlage, junior
soloists- Lauren Perone and Michelle Pellizzon, and senior soloists- Michelle Campion and Elyse Platt. Overall,
the Eagle Dance Team has a wide variety of dances this year, which will hopefully pay off in the eyes of the judges.
We will kick off our competition season early this year, starting with Mater Dei on Saturday, December 17th. The
dancers will then compete in six more competitions including the Contest of Champions in Orlando, Florida where
the team will compete to reclaim their two National Titles from last year. For a complete list of our competitions and
information on the Dance Team, please visit the Dance Page of the school web site at www.smhs.org. Come out and
support our dancers as they bring home many more trophies this season!
MODEL UNITED NATION NEWS
MUN students receiving a tour
from one of London’s finest.
MUN students at the Tower of London.
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Eight students from SMCHS just returned
from attending the 24th Annual Royal
Russell School Model United Nations
Conference in East Croydon, England.
Students Megan Wood, Meghan Shain,
Francesca Giuliani, Michael Erkelens,
Michael Craigmile, Gerald Espinosa, J.
Matthew Spillers and Trent Salazar were
the students in attendance. Students Trent
Salazar and Michael Craigmile both won
awards as "Outstanding Delegates” at the
conference. After the conference the
students spent three days sightseeing in
London. They saw the Tower of London,
the British Museum, Westminster Abbey,
St. Paul's Cathedral and took a ride in the
London Eye. The students finished the trip
with a one-day tour of Bath and Stonehenge.
In other MUN news, 10 juniors from the
MUN program will travel to the prestigious
Harvard MUN Conference from December
3rd – 10th. Students Dani Potter, Michael
Driscoll, Michael Welch, Michelle
Pellizzon, Kary Yergler, Ali Montes,
Anna Thiegartner, Kate von Hoffman,
Erica Jain and Eileen Lyle will make the
trip. Seventy-five novice MUN Delegates
will attend the Mira Costa Conference on
Saturday, December 10th. December 10th
will be a busy day for MUN as they will
also be attending the High Tech MUN
Conference. Sixty juniors will be attending
this intermediate conference. On Saturday,
January 28, 2006 Model UN will host the
annual International Dinner and Silent
Auction in the Moiso Pavilion (gym).
The dinner will raise money to help
offset the costs of trips to conferences in
London, Washington D.C. and Boston.
The rest of the funds will go towards
senior scholarships.
ACTIVITIES news
PEP SQUAD NEWS & EVENTS
ASICS REGIONAL COMPETITION
On Saturday, January 21, 2006 from 8 a.m. until 5
p.m. the SMCHS Pep Squad will host the ASICS
Cheer and Song Competition. This is always an
exciting affair receiving praise from teams around the
southland. To register your team or for further
information, please contact Dana Maas by e-mail at
[email protected] or 949-766-6000 ext. 4147.
WINTER FORMAL IS JANUARY 14TH!
Bids will be available during scheduled lunches
beginning Tuesday, January 3rd through Friday,
January 13th. Winter Formal 2006 will be "A Night
in the Spotlight" where the stars are our sophomores,
juniors and seniors from 8:00 p.m. until midnight.
Bids are $110 and include the photo package.
Upcoming PEP SQUAD COMPETITIONS
For exciting entertainment, watch our Cheer and Song
Squads perform at the following events:
Saturday, December 3, 2005
UCA Regional, Aliso Niguel
Sunday, December 18, 2005
18th USA Regional, Anaheim Convention Ctr.
Saturday, January 28 – Sunday, January 29, 2006
CA State Competition, Aqua Dome, Long Beach
To avoid long lines at the dance, couples are
encouraged to have their photos taken early.
Photographers will be on campus before the dance
from 4:00 p.m. until 6:00 p.m.
FULL DIPLOMA FOOTBALL PLAYERS
In June 2006, senior Thomas Hull will be the first SMCHS varsity football player to receive an IB Full Diploma. Hull
has been an Eagle football player for four years and a varsity starter for two, playing as punter, tight end and free safety.
He has also run track every year, lettering as a varsity hurdler. Hull stays on the run, from classroom to competition to
camp. Last summer, he went to Sacramento as a Boys State Delegate and then attended college football camps at Yale
and Harvard. For the football season opener the Eagles flew to Hawaii where Hull scored a touchdown. From offense
to officer, Hull was named Game Captain against archrival Mater Dei and currently serves as Treasurer of the SMCHS
chapter of CSF, as well as a CSF and NHS tutor.
In June 2007, junior Nick Pizzurro will be the second varsity football player to receive an
IB Full Diploma. Like Hull, Pizzurro juggles scholastics and sports. He has also been an
Eagle football player every year and plays varsity at tight end as well. His schedule is
busy and varied, with summers spent as a counselor at St. Margaret’s Camp for special
needs children. As a sophomore Pizzurro also competed in Varsity Debate, where he
qualified for the state competition. This year Pizzurro took first place in policy debate
at the OCSL Tournament. Moving from tournament to touchdown, Pizzurro recently
scored a touchdown in the Eagles’ victory over Bishop Amat.
Congratulations to Thomas Hull and Nick Pizzurro!
DECEMBER
Thomas Hull and Nick Pizzurro
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ATHLETIC news
BASEBALL BOOSTER CLUB
GOLF CLASSIC
MONDAY, JANUARY 9, 2006
Sign up now to participate in the Tenth annual
Baseball Booster Club Golf Classic. The
tournament will be held at the beautiful Coto
de Caza Country Club and provides a great
opportunity for non-members to experience
this renowned course. Preparations are
underway for an exciting event. Dinner, as
well as a silent and live auction will be held
after the day of golf. Multiple prizes will be
awarded at the evening’s festivities. Proceeds
will be used for playing field construction
projects, as well as equipment, travel expenses and other necessary
operational costs. If you have questions, or wish to sign-up, contact
Stephanie Carlson, Tournament Chairperson, at 949-858-8080 or
[email protected].
GIRLS TRACK & FIELD
PRE-SEASON MEETING
All girls who want to try out for the Girls Track &
Field Team need to turn in all of their
completed and signed paperwork to either Coach Ferry
or the Athletic Office by Friday, December 16th at 1:30
p.m. A complete packet includes the following:
•Completed physical or verification from the SMCHS Athletic
Training Office stating that you have a current
physical on file that will last through the spring
season
•Two (2) completely filled-out and signed Blue
Cards
•A signed Code of Ethics sheet
•A signed Transportation Release Form
•The last page of the Track Contract signed
•Clothing sizing sheet filled-out
Even girls who are in a winter sport need to turn in their
packets by December 16th at 1:30 p.m. in order to be
eligible to tryout when their winter sport ends. If
you do not have a packet, you can print one from
the Girls Track & Field Team website - click on
Campus Life, Athletics, Spring Sports and Girls’
Track and Field. If you have any questions, please
e-mail Coach Ferry at [email protected].
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BOYS TRACK & FIELD
ATHLETE MEETING
There will be a meeting for all boys interested
in competing on the Track & Field Team this
spring in the Science Lecture Hall on Tuesday,
January 10, 2006. The meeting will take place
15 minutes after school gets out. Important
dates will be discussed and paperwork will be
distributed. Any boy who is competing on a
winter sports team should see Coach Zeitler
after January 10th to pick-up the necessary
paperwork. All paperwork & the appropriate
fees are due to Coach Zeitler by Thursday,
January 26th at 8 a.m. This due date applies to
ALL boys whether or not you are on a winter
sports team. Boys will be allowed to join the
team and turn in paperwork after January 26th,
but there will be consequences.
BOYS TRACK & FIELD
PRE-SEASON PARENT
INFORMATION MEETING
A pre-season parent information meeting will
take place on Tuesday, January 31, 2006 at 7
p.m. in the Science Lecture Hall. Please save
all your questions for this meeting so that
everybody can benefit from your questions at
this Q&A session. Please do not call or e-mail
Coach Zeitler concerning the Track & Field Team
until after you have attended this meeting.
All parents are encouraged to attend, even if
you have been a part of the program in the past
because we will be taking sign-ups to help
with the organization and running of SM home
meets. Bring your calendars and sign up to
help at the home meets. Helping at meets is
both essential & FUN – be a part of your son’s
Track & Field experience.
Please visit the SMCHS Track & Field
website at www.smeaglesxctf.org
for further information.
CAMPUS MINISTRY
CHRISTIAN SERVICE
Twenty-five students from the Campus Ministry Leadership
Class, with the help of Mrs. Connelly and Mr. Kretzmer,
completed training to serve as Eucharistic Ministers.
On October 12th, the Class of
2009 participated in their
Freshmen Class Retreat, and
had the opportunity to grow in
their relationships with God
and their peers. The retreat
was held in the Moiso Pavilion
(gym) and was a fun-filled
day of ice breakers, praise,
worship and faith sharing.
SMCHS Chaplain, Father
Craig Butters, presided at
Mass at San Francisco Solano
to conclude the day. Special
thanks go out to the 100 plus
seniors who gave up their day
off school to help lead this
retreat and make it a success.
UPCOMING RETREATS - SAVE THE DATE!
SM off-campus retreats provide a unique opportunity to
take a break from the stresses of academic life and create
time to focus on one's relationship with God. Take
advantage of this chance to grow in your faith and have
fun with your peers! Retreat applications will be available
at the end of January in the Campus Ministry Office
(G-204). Space is limited to the first 100 students and
we anticipate full retreats, so be sure to sign up soon.
February 22-24 - Junior Class off-campus Retreat
March 15-16 - Sophomore Class off-campus Retreat
Junior and senior student leaders are needed to help with
our off-campus retreats. More information will be
available in the Campus Ministry Office and through
the ETV announcements, so stay tuned...
ATTENTION ALL PARENTS, FAMILY MEMBERS
AND SM ALUMNI:
The Immaculate Conception of Mary Mass will
take place on Thursday, December 8th. Mass will
begin at 9:45 a.m. in the Moiso Pavilion. All are
invited to join us as we honor the Mother of our
Lord.
CAMPUS MINISTRY news
Christian service updates...
Since the beginning of the 2005-2006 school year, we
have done one Corazon build in the slums surrounding Tijuana.
The conditions were rough! The roads were unpaved, slippery
and the visibility clouded by a dense fog. The actual site was up
a short, narrow slope, with little surrounding access. Much of
the framing for the building had to be done along the dirt, onelane road skirting the site. The paint never really dried, so we
put up the walls, peaked roof and loft “wet.” Needless to say,
the family who earned the house was overjoyed to finally have
a decent home to raise their children. Another trip was taken to
Tecate on November 5th.
We will be celebrating our 4th annual Corazon Christmas Party
on Saturday, December 17th in Tijuana. This year we are
supporting 61 Corazon families from the area of Pedregal. Club
Corazon, a student association supporting the work of Corazon
in Mexico, is joining with Catholic Relief Services in offering
Fair Trade products for Christmas. The goal is to raise money
in support of the educational goals of Corazon.
Christian Service Coordinator, Peggy Hanley, participated in
Loyola’s Urban Plunge during the month of August, spending
three days in Skid Row and East L.A. with a group of Loyola
students. This form of immersion, which helps students
understand the plight of the homeless and poor through direct
experience, requires the participants to stay at shelters, use public
transportation, carry all of their worldly goods on their backs,
to eat at soup kitchens, as well as to interview both the people
who live there and the institutions they interact with in order to
meet their basic needs. SMCHS is looking at a similar form of
immersion, located around Santa Ana, with the Orange County
Catholic Worker, where students volunteer regularly, as the
base home.
SMCHS Habitat for Humanity has been reinvigorated by a
fantastic team of students – Alex Halim, Meredith Kramer,
Michael Aspegren and Erica Jain, who, with Habitat’s new
Campus Chapter Advisor, Dimple Pajwani, have recruited a
large number of students to get involved in fundraising, advocacy
and builds. ‘In the works’ is a Gingerbread house build contest,
SMCHS-Habitat sweatshirts and other exciting fundraisers in the
spring semester.
Finally, SMCHS students and friends generously contributed over
$24,500 to Catholic Charities for the relief of refugees from
Katrina. As a fitting capstone to this endeavor, Shivani Patel won
first place for a beatitudes based drawing, sponsored by OC
Catholic Charities. Her drawing, inspired by the plight of the
desperate and poor, fleeing the devastation, will be featured on
brochures highlighting the work of Catholic Charities.
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ACADEMIC news
Semester Exams will take place the week of January 23, 2006. The
schedule is as follows:
Monday, January 23rd – Period 3 & 4 Exams
Tuesday, January 24th – Period 5 & 6 Exams
Wednesday, January 25th – Period 7 & 1 Exams
Thursday, January 26th – Period 2 Exam
INTERDISCIPLINARY TRIAD COURSES
lDid you know that there are Interdisciplinary Triads at freshman,
sophomore, and junior levels?
lDid you know that we are looking at developing a senior level
Triad for 06/07?
lDid you know that major Colleges/Universities offer
Interdisciplinary programs and recognize the value of these
programs at the high school level?
lDid you know that Interdisciplinary Triad courses are designed for
the academic student who learns through field trips, more “hands
on” information, and making sense of natural connections between
course curriculum?
The sophomore Interdisciplinary Triad courses, consisting of
Biology, Algebra II and World History, took the train to San Diego
for their first field trip. The trip focused on learning about natural
disasters and their impact on the regions affected. Part of this
project has focused on the devastation of Hurricane Katrina,
understanding and participating in the need to raise donations for
its victims. The students are also looking into other natural
disasters throughout history and how each has had its impact on
that part of the world.
To All Parents,
During September’s Back-to-School-Night, a number of parents
expressed interest in having a bible study class. SMCHS is looking
into offering a class to those of you who would be interested. All
materials will be provided free of cost, including bibles.
If you are interested, please e-mail Mr. Jim Nielsen at
[email protected] with the following information:
1. Day of the week that would be best.
2. Hour of day that would be best.
3. E-mail address and other contact information.
IMPORTANT EVENTS FROM THE
COUNSELING OFFICE
COLLEGE FINANCIAL AID NIGHT FOR
SENIORS AND THEIR PARENTS:
All seniors and their parents are invited to attend the College
Financial Aid Night on Monday, January 9, 2006 at 7:30 p.m.
in the Science Lecture Hall. This is a great opportunity to
review the procedures for submission of the Free Application
for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) and get your questions
answered! Mr. Gregg Ball from the Financial Aid Office at
Chapman University will host this important presentation.
PSAT INTERPRETATION NIGHT FOR
SOPHOMORES AND JUNIORS:
The PSAT Interpretation Night will be held on Wednesday,
January 18, 2006 at 7:30 p.m. in the Moiso Pavilion. All
SMCHS sophomore and junior students who took the
October 12th PSAT exam will receive their results this
evening. Myths and facts related to preparing for the SAT
Reasoning Test will be discussed. Don’t miss this important
night!
COLLEGE PLANNING WORKSHOP FOR JUNIORS:
Juniors – Mark your calendars for the College Planning
Workshop on Thursday, February 9, 2006 at 7:30 p.m. in
the Moiso Pavilion (gym). The SMCHS Counselors will be
discussing important information regarding the application
process, the college testing timeline, what universities look
for in their applicants and much more!
ATTENTION FUTURE EAGLES
Please join us for the following events:
INCOMING FRESHMAN INFORMATION NIGHT
Learn about all SMCHS has to offer at this very important
information night on Thursday, January 12, 2006.
ENTRANCE EXAM
The Entrance Exam for Incoming Freshmen will take place on
Saturday, February 4, 2006 at 8:00 a.m.
APPLICATION
The SMCHS Application for Admission for the 2006-2007
school year is available online or in the SMCHS
Admissions Office.
SHADOW DAYS
Be an Eagle for a day! Shadow a SMCHS student for an
entire school day. Visit the SM Admissions website at
www.smhs.org/Admissions/shadow.html for dates available in
the spring semester.
Please contact Christine Cosenza, SMCHS Director of
Admissions, at 949-766-6076 for any questions regarding the
Admissions Process.
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SMCHS IB AND REBUILDING
TOGETHER ORANGE COUNTY
The SMCHS and IB Mission Statements express the desire to
encourage in our students a commitment to Gospel values and
a desire to contribute positively to the society and
environment in which they live and the ideals of responsible
citizenship, to the end that IB students may become
participants in local and world affairs, conscious of the shared
humanity that binds all people together while respecting the
variety of cultures and attitudes that makes for the richness of
life.
To this end, SMCHS IB students volunteered on Saturday,
October 22nd to be of service to their community by
participating in the Fall Rebuilding Together Orange County
(RTOC) project.
Rebuilding Together is the nation’s largest volunteer home
rehabilitation organization dedicated to preserving and
revitalizing houses and communities. RTOC is one of more
than 250 affiliates in over 850 cities nationwide working to
rebuild, revitalize and renew the hopes and lives of our
low-income, elderly and disabled neighbors so they may live
independently with dignity, in warmth and safety. The
number of low-income homeowners and the nation’s senior
population continues to increase each year. As these
populations grow at an astounding rate, more and more older
adults, disabled and low-income families must choose
between vital necessities such as food and medicine or a roof
that does not leak. RTOC and their volunteers work to ensure
that as many individuals as possible do not have to make
these difficult choices.
On October 22nd SMCHS IB students joined the Irvine and
Monarch
Chapters of
National Charity
League in
working at the
home of “Mama
Sarah,” an
89-year-old
resident of
Irvine. Students
completely repainted “Mama Sarah’s” home and performed
general clean-up and yard work. Class of 2007 Diploma
Candidate, Taylor Zuccolotto, commented “It was a rewarding
experience that enriched both my life and Mama Sarah’s life.
Mama Sarah is such a sweet and appreciative lady. I love the
way she interacted with us and encouraged us to sample the
great variety of gum she had purchased for us.” Classmate
Ali Montes observed “It was amazing to see the difference we
made in just one day. We had fun bonding as a class while
being of service to our community.”
The entire SMCHS community is invited to participate in the
next RTOC volunteer opportunity on April 29, 2006. Contact
the IB Office at 949-766-6033 for more information.
SMCHS
EDUCATION FOR LIFE
Attention all 9th and 10th grade
Students & Parents
SMCHS is proud to announce that it will be offering its
8th annual IB Information Night
Thursday, January 5th at 7:30 p.m. in the Moiso Pavilion
For additional information contact the SMCHS IB Office at 949-766-6034
SMCHS STUDENTS BECOME GLOBAL LEADERS
SMCHS students recently experienced what it’s like to run the world
through a three-hour, interactive global simulation workshop entitled
“How Would You Run the World?” Sponsored by the IB Program,
the Global Simulation Workshop provided students the challenge
of becoming world leaders responsible for their countries while
dealing with issues such as health care, education, human rights
and the environment.
"As part of our effort to increase students' understanding of leadership
and awareness of global issues, we sponsored the workshop to provide
them with a unique introduction to the way the world often works and
our place in it," said Lyn Alexander, IB Program Director. “The
workshop is a valuable learning tool that serves to supplement
course content and challenge students to consider new perspectives
on the social, economic, and political climates of countries around
the world.”
Eighty-one students participated in the workshop, most of them
enrolled in the IB and MUN programs at SMCHS. Mary Bank
(US History AP/IB), Thomas Gerlach, (Latin Vergil AP/IB),
Eric Hansen (Philosophy 2 IB), Jean Hauser (Advanced Theatre Arts IB),
Greg Rhodes (Theory of Knowledge IB), John Remmell (Social
Studies/MUN), and Stephen Schumacher (Social Studies/MUN)
were among the SM faculty who participated in the workshop. Lyn
Alexander and IB Booster Club Board members served as observers.
The game divided the participants into groups assigned to geopolitical
regions representing North America, Europe, Southeast Asia, the
Middle East, Africa, Russia, China, and India, four multinational
conglomerates of corporations, four non-governmental, human interest
groups, and Global Foundation, which is similar to the United Nations.
During breaks in the game, the different groups reported their progress.
Into the final half-hour of the simulation and 35 years later, a major
global disaster loomed. Could the student leaders save the world?
Most countries, corporations, and public organizations pulled together
to contribute some of their wealth and resources. There were a few
exceptions, of course. The Global Education organization kept their
wealth and resources intact. Survival? Perhaps. Greed? Most likely.
In the end, they avoided the disaster and saved the world. The
SMCHS students did it! After the simulation, the students watched
consciousness-raising documentaries that dealt with environmental,
economic and human rights and other issues. Post-discussion followed
so students could share thoughts on their experiences.
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EAGLES
IN THE NEWS
At the Embassy Suites Hotel Palm Desert Resort in Palm Desert, SM senior, Rachel Brady, Miss Teen Orange County International
bested city and county delegates from all across California to win the coveted title and crown of Miss Teen California International
2006.
Rachel will spend her year of service championing her personal platform LIFESTYLE MANAGEMENT by encouraging
schools to offer healthier lunch menu choices as well as influencing girls to live a more active and fit lifestyle. Rachel is a
competitive dancer with West Coast School of the Arts. Rachel is also an active member in her community and has spent
numerous hours as a volunteer with the YMCA, Special Olympics, the Bell Tower Foundation, Catholic Worker, Revlon
Breast Cancer Walk, and D.A.R.E. of Fountain Valley Police Department and Discovery of the Arts. Rachel is actively
involved in mentoring youth through the Character Counts program. She also works with James Washington, Dallas
Cowboy football player and founder of Shelter 37, in mentoring inner city youth by encouraging them to pursue an
education, assisting with scholarships, encouraging the youth to set goals, and lead a positive lifestyle.
Although she is busy with pageant activities Rachel puts her SMCHS education and activities first. Rachel is an SMCHS IB
Certificate Candidate. One of her favorite courses is IB Dance Higher Level. SMCHS is one of five schools worldwide to
offer the pilot program of IB Dance. Rachel credits IB Dance for exposing her to world dance cultures which have influenced her dance style and techniques and broadened her horizons. Rachel’s plans for college include attending Orange Coast
College, which has the number one dance team in the country, then transferring to either USC or UCLA to study business
marketing.
Rachel is looking forward to competing in the Miss Teen International pageant in July. The focus behind Miss Teen
International is to showcase young women, 13-18 years old advocating a national platform. Rachel currently serves as
a Miss Teen California USA ambassador.
SM EAGLE EARNS AN EAGLE!
Erik Brown, a member of Boy Scout Troop 818,
became an Eagle Scout in June of 2005. For his
Eagle Project, the SMCHS student refurbished
the backstop and bleachers at Serra Catholic
School. Also included in his project was the
addition of backboards, a mow strip and players
benches.
Erik has held many leadership positions in his
troop including serving as the Senior Patrol
Leader and is a member of the Order of the
Arrow. Besides earning 42 Merit Badges, Erik
earned the Ad Altare Dei Catholic Scouting
Award which is the highest religious award
given in Scouting.
Erik is a member of the SMCHS Football Team
and is also a member of Model United Nations.
Congratulations to Erik on a job well done!
Brother Lawrence
Monroe
congratulating Eagle
Scout Erik Brown at
his Eagle Court of
Honor held on
September 25, 2005 at
Dove Canyon Country
Club.
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“The workshop was an incredible opportunity for our students. It was very
constructive because not only did it teach them what problems the world is
facing, but that if they worked together, they could solve these problems,”
said John Remmell, Social Studies and MUN teacher at SMCHS.
Students echoed Mr. Remmell’s sentiments and enthusiastically endorsed the
value of the simulation.
“The simulation made it quite obvious that it is the compromises and
harmony (or lack thereof) which shapes not only the world as a whole,
but each individual country. This game showed me the complex and deep way in
which all countries are intertwined and ultimately dependent on one another.” Emilie Winckel
“I felt it was an excellent workshop that challenged the participants to
continually negotiate while upholding universal ethical values” - Nick Pizzurro
“This simulation provided students with the unique opportunity of
experiencing the difficulties that face our world leaders and organizations today.”
- Katie Fitzpatrick
“I loved the osEarth Global Simulation. It taught ma a lot about the
position that major industries have in building the economies and
successes of the different countries of the world.” - Tommy Mina
“It was rewarding for us to experience how the world is run and how one group’s
actions affect the whole of the world.” - Taylor Zuccolotto
“The workshop allowed us to apply what we learn in the classroom. At
the same time, it taught us some real life lessons – teamwork, communications,
sensitivity to others’ needs, and entrepreneurial skills.” - BJ Thompson
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GUILD news
Dear SMCHS Family,
Thanks to all of you who participated in the Gift Wrap
sales. We received many orders, and in return, raffled
off six baskets filled with goodies.
Santa Margarita’s third annual Open House, held on
Sunday, October 16th, was a huge success! Several
hundred middle school students and their families toured
the school and were entertained by the Band and Color
Guard. I joined one of the tour groups with my eighth
grader and was pleasantly surprised and impressed by the
professionalism of our guide and by the number of faculty
in attendance in their classrooms. It’s just another
confirmation for me of all that is good at our school and
I am so excited for my eighth grader to begin SM next
year. Kudos to all who participated for a job well done!
By now all of you should have received the Safe Homes
information. If you haven’t already done so, please send
in your signed pledge cards. We will publish a list of Safe
Homes participants in the fall and will update the list again
in the spring. If your Pledge Card does not reach us before
the fall publication, your name will be added in the spring.
It was reported to us that underage drinking took place
at recent Homecoming parties. These incidences were
particularly upsetting, as these events occurred in the
homes of Safe Homes families. Please take time to
consider the seriousness of signing this Pledge Card. This
is not simply asking you to sign one more form: it
requires responsible thought and action from you, the
parent. Drug and alcohol use are serious threats in our
students’ lives. We all need to work together to prevent
problems before they occur. Please take time to look over
the booklet, “A Parent’s Guide for the Prevention of
Alcohol, Tobacco, and Other Drug Use.” It’s a wonderful
reference tool and is set up so that you have the information
you need at your fingertips. It is always better to stay
informed and keep our teens as safe as possible.
SAFE OR UNSAFE HOMES?
Did You Call?
Here are some suggestions to follow when
allowing your student to attend a school party:
* Call, Call, Call and speak to an adult.
* Ask if the party will be chaperoned by adults.
* Ask what time the party will end.
When hosting a party:
* Be prepared to receive parent calls.
* Do not permit "crashers.”
* Be a visible host/hostess.
Let us work together to keep our students safe!
MARK YOUR CALENDAR!
Tuesday, June 6, 2006
The third annual Golf Marathon is scheduled for Tuesday, June
6, 2006. Once again, we are hosting the event at the
spectacular Monarch Beach Golf Links. This spring there
will be a General Meeting (date and location to be announced)
for all interested participants. Information and incentives will
be presented at this meeting as well as food and prizes. We
urge our parents to spend June 6th with us at this beautiful golf
course or sponsor a golfer. We also encourage Alumni students
and parents to join the fun. Last year, Jeff Harris ‘91, Adam
Hopp ‘04 and Tim Pierce ‘98 were highly successful players
along with Alumni parents Art Sayles, Dan Congelliere and
Phil Nasser. Call the Office of Administration at 949-766-6002
for more information.
We wish you a very Happy and Blessed Holiday Season.
Sincerely,
Patty and Hal Brand
Guild Co-Presidents
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Wow - life has been a whirlwind with all the
happenings of school and Mothers Club. The fall
was full of football, fall sports, band, freshmen
retreat and of course, those college applications.
Many of us were sitting on the sidelines
cheering, volunteering at the events or trying not
to pull out all our of hair over a college essay.
Yet somehow the moms managed to enjoy a
variety of activities and make a lot of new friends.
Sydney Riccio and Kim Miller have brought our programs to life
and enlightened us with a variety of topics. We covered the
college process and then figured out what new traditions to start
for the holidays or how to survive the traditions that we somehow
can’t evade. For the spring semester they have much more up
their sleeves and I hope you will attend a meeting and see what
they have put together for you.
The annual Halloween Hoot was a smash as always. Again we
putted our way around the greens and found our way to the food.
The costumes were all on the dashing side, from the Lucy’s to the
“housewives” to those ladies from the 80’s. The crayons made
sure they colored our world and then the blind mice found their
way just in time for lunch. That of course only mentions a few of
the outfits (mostly because I ran out of cute puns). Linda &
Annette did a fabulous job putting the event together.
Christy Graniere was in charge of the Mothers Club table at the
annual SM Christmas Boutique and made sure we had time to
shop as well as man the table. As if that wasn’t enough, she
rounded us all up to start our holiday shopping in Carlsbad and
then enjoy a scrumptious lunch. She is laying the ground work
for more social events. The spring will bring another trip to the
races. Come to the meetings and find out all the details.
Remember you have to sign up for the events and they fill up
quickly.
MOTHERS CLUB/GENERAL news
IF YOU’RE NOT PRAYING FOR YOUR
CHILD, WHO IS?
Moms In Touch International for SMCHS
invites you to join us in prayer for our school.
WHAT IS MOMS IN TOUCH?
Moms In Touch International is two or more moms who meet for
one hour each week to pray for their children, their schools, their
teachers, staff and administrators. Moms who believe that prayer
makes a difference.
WHO IS IT FOR?
Any mom with a heart to pray for her SMCHS student.
WHAT IS THE PURPOSE?
Our purpose is to pray! To pray for our sons and daughters who
attend SMCHS as well as the teachers and the school administration
and staff. We want them to know they are valued and that we
appreciate all their time and work on behalf of our children.
HOW DOES MOMS IN TOUCH DIFFER FROM OTHER PRAYER GROUPS?
Our prayer time is based on a conversational format called the
Four Steps of Prayer: Praise, Silent Confession, Thanksgiving, and
Intercession. We are devoted to praying in one accord, interceding
on behalf of our children.
The SMCHS Moms In Touch group meets weekly on campus in the
Birtcher Chapel on Thursday mornings from 9 a.m. until 10 a.m.
All SM moms are welcome. No previous prayer experience needed!
For more information, please call:
Sue Prietto 714-730-0919 or [email protected]
Isabel Bloom 949-581-5525 or [email protected]
ATTENTION PARENTS
The Holiday High Tea is sure to be a success. Marla Arthur and
Marcia Feucht have outdone themselves and the event will make
us all feel as if we are at the Plaza having tea with the queen.
The Holiday High Tea is taking place on two days this year due
to the popularity of the event. The Holiday High Tea is one of
our traditions that is so special to Mothers Club and starts our
busy holiday season off in grand fashion.
In the spring we will have several functions that you won’t want
to miss. There will be another cooking class that will be sure to
dazzle our taste buds. For Lent we will have a special retreat at
the Mission San Juan that will encompass a day of reflection.
Our year will end on our grandest note, our Fashion Show which
is set for Sunday, May 7, 2006 at the Fairmont Hotel in Newport
Beach. We will be giving out a lot of information on all of these
events at our upcoming monthly meetings. Remember, we have
moved our meetings to the Bell Tower in RSM (it’s across from
the movie theater). Please come and hear what we are up to.
You are all a part of Mothers Club and we are here for you! You
can join at any time or at least come keep us company and find
out what you have been missing.
Happy Holidays and may 2006 bring you all you hope for!
Gail Nichols
Mothers Club President
949-766-5996
http://www.smhs.org/about/Parents/Mothers_Club/welcome.htm
A number of websites have recently developed that
allow young people to post information and
pictures about themselves. An example of such a
website is myspace.com. The information on this
website often includes personal information such
as a picture, the school the student attends, where
he/she lives, names of their friends and e-mail or
instant message contacts.
Please take a few minutes to talk to your son or daughter about the
potential dangers in posting personal information on the web. In this
day and age, we all need to protect our identity:
• Never share a photo online.
• Never post your own personal information online.
• Never allow friends to put private information or photos of you on a
website.
• Never agree to meet someone who contacted you from a website.
In addition, students need to be aware that they are responsible for the
good name of SMCHS. Any student who brings discredit to
him/herself and/or SMCHS through any unethical, immoral or unlawful
activity outside of school is subject to school consequences since these
behaviors are contrary to the philosophy and mission of Catholic
education.
Remind your child that the internet is open to everyone. There is no
way to be sure the person accessing the information isn’t a child
molester, burglar or kidnapper.
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SMCHS COVERLETS MAKE GREAT GIFTS!
The SMCHS coverlet, created by Mill Street Designs, captures the beauty of our
campus and depicts Our Lady of Joy, the statue of the Blessed Virgin Mary that resides in our
Strader Grotto, and many of our school’s most significant buildings. A coverlet is on display in
the front office. At $45.00 each (additional $7.00 to have the coverlet shipped anywhere in the
Continental United States), the 100% cotton, two-layer jacquard coverlet is preshrunk, colorfast
and machine washable. Not only is it handsome and practical, but it makes the perfect gift for
family members near and far. Proceeds benefit the Academic Boosters and the Teacher Classroom
Enhancement Grant Program.
To purchase your coverlet, stop by the Reception Desk or mail your check payable to SMCHS in
the amount of $45.00 ($52.00 if being shipped to an alternate address). Include your name,
address, phone number and indicate alternate mailing address, if applicable. Call the front desk at
766-6000, Ext.0.
MORE OPPORTUNITIES TO SAVE ON TUITION
Albertson’s, Sav-On and Ralph’s Grocery stores have discontinued their paper scrip program,
however, they have replaced it with another program that is easier and more convenient!
You may register your Albertson’s Preferred Savings Card at the front desk of SMCHS in person or
you may e-mail your name, card number, phone number and the name of the SMCHS student to
receive your credit to [email protected]. Albertsons will donate back to the school quarterly a
percentage (up to $250/month = 1%; $250-$450/month = 2%; $400-$500 = 3% and over
$500/month = 4%) of your purchases from Albertsons and Sav-On which we will split with you;
half to the school’s operating fund and half to your student’s tuition, sport or club.
You may register your Ralph’s Club Card at the front desk of SMCHS or via e-mail as above to
also receive credit for your student’s tuition, sport or club. Please provide the student’s name, the
card number, mailing address and phone number of the card holder. Your Ralph’s purchases will be
tracked by your club card usage and a percentage of your purchases ($0-$500/month = 4% and
over $500/month = 5%) will be donated back to the school quarterly which we will also split with
you.
Register your credit cards/ATM cards at www.escrip.com and when you use those cards to make
purchases at eScrip vendors listed on their website, a percentage of your purchases will be donated
back to the school and we will also split that percentage with you. Please make sure that you
update the credit card expiration dates with eScrip so they can continue to track your purchases.
Obtain even more credit by registering family and friends’ cards, also! IMPORTANT: Please
remember to notify us of their name(s) so we can give the credit to your student.
Call Catherine Hassen at (949) 766-6004 or e-mail [email protected] with any questions.
HELP! MISSING ALBERTSONS INFORMATION!
If you have registered your Albertsons card in the Community
Partners Program and designated SMCHS to receive your credit,
please check your card number to see if one of the following card
numbers belongs to you or someone you registered:
42555121525, 42555117789, 42570155895,
42574940451, 42572993266
Also, we are not able to match the following supporters to a
SMCHS student:
Anna Cuterrer – 42571770072
Mike Gentaf – 42570786765
Raina M. Goff – 42555147791
Vaughn – 42532052276
These names and numbers are listed on the quarterly Albertsons’
report, however, we are not able to apply the credit to any SMCHS
student’s tuition account, sport or club. If one of these names or
numbers belongs to you, please call or e-mail Catherine Hassen at
949-766-6004 or [email protected]
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BUSINESS OFFICE NEWS
The Business Office would like to
wish all of our families a blessed
Christmas and a healthy and Happy
New Year! It’s hard to believe that
we are nearly half way through the
school year! At this time we would
like to thank all of you who are
making your tuition payments in a
timely manner. Those of you who
may have encountered some
difficulty in making your tuition
payments when they are due are
asked to please contact the Business
Office so that a payment plan can be
worked out.
Please be reminded that your monthly
payments are due on the first of every
month and are considered late after 4
p.m. on the 10th of the month.
Monthly tuition began on July 1,
2005 and will conclude on April 1,
2006. If you are on the Semi-Annual
Payment Plan, your second half
yearly payment is due on January 1,
2006 and will be considered late after
4pm on the 10th of January. There is
a $10 late fee that will automatically
be charged to your tuition account if
your payment is not received in the
Business Office by 4 p.m. on the 10th
of the month. There are no exceptions. Also, it is very important that
you tear off the top portion of your
statement to return to the Business
Office with your payment.
If you need to discuss your tuition
payment please contact the Business
Office at 949-766-6051 during
regular business hours.
LET SCRIP MAKE GIFT-GIVING
JOYFUL & EASY!
Great Gifts, Stocking Stuffers, Corporate
Gifts, plus there is Scrip for every age group!
Scrip Certificates & Cards are perfect to mail
to family & friends. No waiting in long lines
at the Post Office with heavy boxes!
“These Are a Few of Our Favorite Things:”
South Coast Plaza
Macys
Nordstrom
Starbucks Coffee
Claim Jumper Restaurants
Borders Books
Shell & Exxon Mobil Gas Cards
Check our website at www.smhs.org, click About SMCHS, click
Parent Information, then click Scrip for a complete list that you
can print and keep with you!
DEVELOPMENT news
CHRISTOPHER CVENGROS
MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP
On Sunday, December 15, 1996,
Christopher Cvengros, a junior at
Santa Margarita Catholic High
School drowned in a free diving
(diving without the aid of scuba
tanks) accident in Laguna Beach.
He was an active member of the
Mariner Sea Scouts for five years
and enthusiastically enjoyed boating
and diving. The family and friends
of Christopher Cvengros endowed a
memorial scholarship in his name, which provides tuition assistance to
SMCHS juniors and seniors each year. Students either apply or are
nominated by a member of the SMCHS faculty or staff and are then
hand-selected by the Cvengros family based on their applications. In the
scholarship’s nine year history, $49,807 has been distributed in tuition
assistance to 39 SMCHS students.
Congratulations to the 2005-2006 winners of the Christopher Cvengros
Memorial Scholarship:
Jeremy Collins
Caitrin Connolly
Michael Driscoll
Luke Pezanoski (not pictured)
Laura Spurlock
Tracey Stromberg
Attention all parents involved in SMCHS Booster
Club Activities. Please make sure to notify the
Development Office of ALL donations given to a
particular sport or club so that we can ensure all
donors are receiving proper recognition for their
lifetime giving to SMCHS. For more
information or if you have questions on specific
procedures involved with donations, please
contact the Development Office at 949-766-6080.
TUITION ASSISTANCE
Want to help a family in need? Each year over
200 SMCHS families receive Tuition Assistance.
With your help, we could give so much more!
To help offset the tuition of a deserving SMCHS
student, please make a donation to the Tuition
Assistance fund today. Contact the Office of
Development at 949-766-6080 for more
information.
EMPTIES 4 CASH
Michael Driscoll
Santa Margarita Catholic High School participates
in a recycling and fundraising program with the
help of a recycling company called Empties4Cash.
Please bring the empty cartridges, secured in a
sealed plastic bag, to school and put them in the
collection box located in the Front Office. SMCHS
will be reimbursed for each empty inkjet cartridge
that has a print head. We need cartridges from all
of the following brands of printers that have print
heads: HP, Lexmark, Xerox, Compaq, Samsung,
Kodak, Canon (not BCI), Apple.
From left to right: Jeremy Collins,
Caitrin Connolly, Brother Lawrence Monroe,
Tracey Stromberg and Laura Spurlock sit in
front of the Christopher Cvengros Memorial
Tree and Plaque located in front
of the Birtcher Chapel.
No Epson, Laser Toners or
Canon BCI cartridges, please!
Find the December 2005, January 2006 and February 2006
school calendars online at
http://www.smhs.org/Calendar/index.html
BOOSTER CLUB DONATIONS
Thank you in advance for helping us recycle ink
cartridges and participating in this fundraising
program. If you have any questions, please call or
e-mail Catherine Hassen at 949-766-6004 or
[email protected].
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VALENTASIA news
Dear Parent or Friend of SMCHS:
Valentasia 2006
As you have hopefully heard by now, we at Santa Margarita Catholic High
School are currently gearing up for our 16th Annual Benefit Gala, Valentasia! This year’s
event will be held at Disney’s Grand Californian Hotel at the Disneyland Resort in Anaheim.
This is a new venue for Valentasia and we are looking forward to another successful event as
we celebrate “Sweet Sixteen.” This year’s event will be held on February 11, 2006.
The purpose of this letter is to ask you to make a donation that will enhance our silent or live
auction at Valentasia 2006. If you are wondering what this entails, here are some examples
of items that we are looking for. Remember, even if you don’t have personal access to these
kinds of items, you might know of a friend or local business that does and we are looking for
your help in soliciting those people as well. Here is an abbreviated “Wish List” for our
auction:
lVacation packages including private homes, hotels, airfare, spa packages, golf packages, theatre tickets, unique experiences, and more!
lTickets to sporting events, cultural events, Emmy or Grammy Awards shows, concerts, or
other events happening locally or that could be paired with a limo ride or airfare for a mini
getaway!
lAccess to one-of-a-kind items, such as custom made furniture, clothing, art, jewelry etc.
lGift certificates to local restaurants, spas, golf courses, nail salons, hair salons, etc.
lOnce-in-a-lifetime opportunities, such as behind-the-scenes tours, the opportunity to appear
in a television show as an “extra”, back stage passes, celebrity meetings, private dinners, etc.
lSports memorabilia, autographed items, tickets to college or professional sporting events, etc.
lAny other creative items you can think of!
As a donor to our auction, you (or your company) will be recognized in the Valentasia
program as well as at the event. This is an exciting time to support Valentasia because
your donation will support our current Capital Campaign to complete our campus.
Though we are blessed with a beautiful campus here at SMCHS, we are lacking several
crucial facilities. For example, we have over 200 families involved in our aquatics program
and we do not have a pool on campus. Also, many of our classrooms as well as athletic and
performing arts facilities are currently being housed in temporary structures. We have
recently updated our Master Plan and are now working toward completing our campus, which
includes building an aquatic center, a new classroom building, a new athletic building and a
performing arts center. All proceeds from Valentasia will be designated to this campaign.
Our campaign goal is over $20 million and, with your support, Valentasia can help us reach
that goal.
With your help we can accomplish the goals of our Founders and COMPLETE OUR
CAMPUS!
To make a donation, please complete and return the donation form and the committee will
make arrangements to pick up the donation at your convenience. Or, you can drop off the
form and the item at any time to the Development Office at SMCHS. Cash donations are
welcome too and can be designated to Valentasia. We hope to have 100% parent
participation! Valentasia is the only fundraiser on campus that benefits our school as a whole.
Your participation will directly impact each student here at SMCHS. On behalf of Santa
Margarita Catholic High School, we thank you in advance for your consideration. Should
you have questions or need additional information please don’t hesitate to contact the
SMCHS Development Office at (949) 766-6080.
In Eagle Spirit,
Megan Meihaus, Director of Development
Linda and David Birck, Valentasia Chair Couple
Brenda and Rick Hertel, Valentasia Co-Chair Couple
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Opportunity Drawing
WIN FREE TUITION
OR
$5,000 CASH!
Tickets are $50 each
or $200 for 5 tickets.
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Odds are great! Limited
amount of tickets sold!
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Winner will receive a check for
$5,000 in Spring 2006 or
tuition will be credited to
your account in Fall 2006.
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Winner will be announced at
Valentasia.
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Winner need not be present.
Tickets will sell out fast!
Don’t miss this
exciting opportunity!
Winning either prize is a taxable event
and is subject to income tax
withholding requirements issued by the
Internal Revenue Service.
Tuition will be credited at the current
Catholic Rate ($7,850 value).
Contact the SMCHS
Development Office for more
information:
949-766-6080
[email protected]
SMCHS Tax ID: 33-023-5681
BUILDING CAMPAIGN
As we prepare for our Capital Campaign at SMCHS, we would like to address some FAQ’s...
SMCHS CAPITAL CAMPAIGN QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
Q: What is the timeline for this Campaign?
A: We have received permission from the Diocese to raise funds publicly for an extended amount of time, until December
of 2007. We are currently interviewing professional counsel to assist with the fundraising. We hope to officially kick-off
the campaign in early 2006. Our goal is to break ground for the construction of Phase I in June 2006.
Q: Does the Diocese support this Capital Campaign?
A: Yes, the Diocese is in support of this Campaign, but they will not contribute financially to the Campaign. SMCHS will
contribute some of our savings to the campaign.
Q: If I donate to the Parent Pledge Program, will it count toward the Campaign?
A: Yes, all Parent Pledge Program contributions will be designated toward the Capital Campaign.
Q: Does my support of Valentasia 2006 count toward the Campaign?
A: Yes, all funds raised through Valentasia 2006 will be designated toward the Capital Campaign. Even by attending
Valentasia or donating an auction item, you are supporting the Campaign.
Q: How do I make a gift to the Campaign?
A: Gifts of all sizes are welcome and appreciated. Gifts can be made by check (payable to SMCHS), credit card (Visa,
Mastercard or American Express) or stock (call (949) 766-6078 for information on transferring stock). Remember, your
company might have a matching gift program that can double your contribution… make sure to ask!
Q: Can I make a pledge to the Campaign instead of an outright gift?
A: Yes, pledges are encouraged as they allow individuals and families to consider larger commitments than they could
ordinarily make with a one-time gift. Pledges are typically made over a 3-5 year payment period in monthly, weekly or
yearly installments.
Q: Can I designate my Campaign gift to a specific area?
A: We encourage unrestricted gifts to the Campaign so we may direct them to the areas of greatest need.
Q: Will there be naming opportunities associated with this Campaign?
A: Yes, specific naming opportunities are available. If you wish to discuss this in further detail, please contact us at
(949) 766-6078.
Q: What donor benefits will I receive for my gift to the Campaign?
A: All gifts to the Campaign will be added to your cumulative level of
lifetime giving at SMCHS. Please see the Development webpage at
www.smhs.org for more information.
SMCHS Phase I
Q: To what extent are gifts to this Campaign tax-deductible?
A: Gifts to the Campaign are tax-deductible as allowed by law, which
varies with individual financial circumstances. Contact your attorney or
financial consultant with specific questions.
Q: Who do I contact to if I have further questions about the
Campaign?
A: Please direct all questions to Megan Meihaus, Director of
Development (949) 766-6078 or [email protected]
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ALUMNI news
WELCOME TO OUR ALUMNI EDITION OF
WINTER WINGS!
The months sure do fly by quickly, as it feels like we just mailed the summer edition of Wings,
but yet here it is time for the winter one. We hope you enjoy reading the alumni section as
much as we enjoy putting it together. We always have so much fun reaching out to all of you,
catching up on your news and creating fun ways to keep you informed about Santa Margarita
and each other. We truly feel that Santa Margarita is a “family” and that is our theme in this
edition.
So, enjoy your Alumni issue of Wings! As always, send us your comments, suggestions,
updates and photos. Contact Michele Papay in the Alumni Office at 949-766-6000, ext. 1511 or
[email protected] Not a day goes by that we don’t hear some news about one of our
alumni and we want to hear about YOU! We are so proud of all of our former Eagles!
ALUMNI GIVING
We now have almost 5,500 alumni!
The 2004-2005 Annual Report was
recently mailed to those alumni who
made a donation during that fiscal
year. However, we wanted to share the
donor list with all of you. As SMCHS
is approaching our 20th anniversary in
2007, we feel we are now at the
exciting time when many of our
alumni are in the position to give back
to Santa Margarita through their time,
talent and treasure. We have already
received some significant charitable
contributions from our alumni and
we’d like to thank those of you who
have been generous with your support.
MASTERS: $2,500 - $4,999
Sheila (Peyrebrune) '93 & Robert Stiles
BACHELORS: $1,000 - $2,499
Jeffrey Harris '91
SENIOR: $500 - $999
Ten Year Reunion
Chairs Tiffany
(Blackburn) King ‘95
and Joleen Austin ‘95.
Read about the
Ten Year Reunion
on page 21.
Lisa Gantz and Bryan
Kretzmer are one of many
Eagle Alumni who have
returned to teach at
SMCHS. Read about all
Eagle Alumni on campus
on page 22.
Darci Dutton '93
Dori Dutton '94
John '91 & Stacie Mc Keehan
JUNIOR: $250 - $499
Michelle Rockwood, Ashley
Howe & Carly Draudt attended
the Five Year Reunion. Read
about the Five Year Reunion
on page 21.
SAVE THE DATE FOR FUTURE EVENTS
Girls Soccer Annual Alumni Game - Wednesday, December 21, 2005 at 2 p.m.
Boys Soccer Annual Alumni Game - Tuesday, December 27, 2005 at Noon
Valentasia 2006 – Saturday, February 11, 2006 (alumni attend at half price)
Lady Eagles Softball Alumni Game - Saturday February 18, 2006 at 10 a.m.
Boys Volleyball Annual Alumni Game – Friday, May 13, 2006
Mothers Club Fashion Show – Sunday, May 7, 2006 – Fairmont Hotel
2006 Eagle Classic Golf Marathon – Tuesday, June 6, 2006
For more information on upcoming events, be sure to visit www.smhs.org/alumni
Brian Buckley '92
Kelly Doyle '01
Patrick '94 & Dana Strader
SOPHOMORE: $100- $249
Drew '97 & Lauren (Owens) Bordages '97
Melissa Wetherbee '98 & Alex Bovee
Ashley (Kweder) '98 & Bill Branch
James "Barry" Hawkins '95
Scott Hitzeman '05
Adam Hopp '04
Jason Lee '97
David Mc Cullagh '99
Aishling Mc Cullagh '01
Michelle Mc Cullagh '00
Brian '96 & Megan (Strader) Meihaus '97
Kelley O'Halloran '97
Linda (Mc Cullagh) '98 & Stephen Pelligreen
Timothy Pierce '98
FRESHMAN: $1 - $99
Paul Bretag '92
Alicia Sayles '00
UPCOMING CLASS REUNIONS
Class of 2001 Five Year Reunion – Saturday, July 8, 2006
Class of 1996 Ten Year Reunion – Saturday, July 22, 2006
Brian Meihaus ‘96 - Ten Year Reunion Chair
Note: As with any publication, we try our best to have all the facts and spelling correct. We
apologize if we overlooked anyone who sent information to us for this issue of WINGS and for
any errors that may have occurred in this publication. Thank you for your understanding.
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ALUMNI GIVING
PROGRAM
Donor Benefits and Recognition Levels
FRESHMAN $1 - $99
Name Recognition in the SMCHS Annual
Report, in Wings and on our website.
Invitations to all SMCHS Development Office
special events.
SOPHOMORE
$100 - $249
Two free tickets to the SMCHS homecoming
game** and benefits listed above.
JUNIOR $250 - $499
Season pass to all SMCHS home games**
and benefits listed above.
SENIOR $500 - $999
One free ticket to SMCHS’ Benefit Gala,
Valentasia**. Recognition on the Honor Roll of
Donors in Lyon Hall and benefits listed above.
BACHELORS $1,000 - $2,499
Invitation to Principal’s Eagle Court Dinner*
and benefits listed above.
MASTERS $2,500 - $4,999
Special thank you gift* and benefits listed above.
DOCTORATE $5,000 AND ABOVE
Permanent recognition on campus and benefits
listed above.
*This benefit is awarded only during the fiscal
year (July 1-June 30) in which the level is
achieved.
** This benefit is awarded in the year following
the fiscal year the level was achieved.
SMCHS is embarking upon a
Capital Campaign to complete
our campus! Additional
information on how you can get
involved will be coming soon.
Please see page 19 for
more information.
ALUMNI news
CLASS OF 1995 AND CLASS OF 2000
ENJOY SUMMER REUNIONS!
July is a month for getting
together with former
classmates with over 300
students attending the
summer reunions. The Class
of 2000 reunited for their
Five Year Reunion on July 9,
2005 at Dave & Buster’s in
the Irvine Spectrum and the
Class of 1995 attended their
Ten Year Reunion on July 23,
2005 at the Westin
Hotel–South Coast Plaza.
There were lots of hugs,
bursts of laughter and
cameras flashing as the
classmates were busy all
night reuniting with friends.
During both events, the
classmates were transported
back to their high school
days while watching their
Grad Night senior videos.
These videos sparked funny,
fond and sentimental
emotions! Each classmate
at the Ten Year Reunion
received a Memory Book
which was made up of
personal “This is Me Now”
pages. These pages were
submitted by the students
with current information,
photos and personal
memories from their high
school experience. Also,
four couples at the Class of
1995 reunion were married
alumni who met their
prospective spouses at
SMCHS. Ten Year Reunion
Chairs Tiffany (Blackburn)
King and Joleen Austin
worked hard to help create a
fun evening. If you ask
anyone who attended, they
will tell you that both nights
were a wonderful success!
We look forward to the Class
of 1996 and Class of 2001
celebrating their reunions in
July of 2006.
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ALUMNI & ALUMNI PARENTS WORKING AT SMCHS
Santa Margarita Catholic High School means something different and special to each one of us! But one thing we
know is that SMCHS truly does become your “family”, whether you were a student here or a parent of a student, or for that
matter, even a grandparent of a student. We recently did some research to see just how many SM alumni and alumni and/or
current parents have now joined the “work forces” of Santa Margarita. The numbers are IMPRESSIVE! We came up with
46 alumni and 61 parents who now work at the school as faculty, staff or coaches. Wow ~ We truly are a family!
Enjoy some photos of just a few of the many who now collect their paychecks from Santa Margarita instead of (or along with)
paying tuition to them!
ALUMNI EMPLOYEES
Lisa Gantz ‘99 and Brian Kretzmer ‘99
Corey Lindabury ’93
Dana (Woods) Maas ’92
Scott McIntosh ‘94
Erin (Zeitler) Meserve ’99
Angela (Martinez) Di Piero ’95
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Jennifer Angel ’01 - Varsity Song Coach
Lauren (Owens) Bordages ’97 - Community Relations
John Byszewski ’91 - Security/Asst. Football Coach
Heather Casey ’01 - JV Cheer Coach
Jon Castillo ’05 - Football Asst. Coach
Brandon Cosenza ’92 - Spanish Teacher/Surf Coach
Tim Dean ’00 - Substitute Teacher
Angela (Martinez) Di Piero ’95 - Visual Arts Teacher
Patrick Eaton ’04 - Frosh/Soph Boys & JV Girls Volleyball Coach
Andrew Ferraro ’04 - Boys Basketball Freshman Coach
Hayes Ferry ’91 - Spanish Teacher/ Girls Track & Field & Cross Country
Byron Foss ’98 - Boys Soccer Assistant Coach
Erick Foss ’01 Boys Soccer Assistant Coach
Lisa Gantz ’00 - Religion Teacher
Mike Guevara ’91 - Girls Basketball Asst. Coach
Jeff Haig ’91 - Math Teacher
Lacie Harsh ’95 - JV Cheer Coach
Jessica Jones ’05 - Girls Swimming & Girls Water Polo Asst. Coach
Bryan Kretzmer ’00 - Religion Teacher & Boys Basketball JV Asst. Coach
Corey Lindabury ’93 - Visual Arts Teacher & Audio/Visual Technology
Mike Lopez ’04 - Football Asst. Coach
Dana (Woods) Maas ’92 - Pep Squad Advisor, Varsity Cheer
Aaron Maldonado ’94 - Boys Basketball Freshman Coach
Scott McIntosh ‘94 - Social Studies Teacher, Football Asst. Coach
Megan (Strader) Meihaus ’97 - Director of Development
Erin (Zeitler) Meserve ’99 - Boys Track & Field/Boys Cross Country Asst. Coach
Shane Mielke ’91 - Football Asst. Coach
Erin Miller ’00 - Girls Tennis Asst. Coach
Shannon O'Connor ’05 - Girls Basketball Asst. Coach
Blake Oldfield ’99 - Boys Basketball Asst. Coach
Kristina Pacek ’01 - Substitute Teacher
Mary Katherine (Heim) Patterson ’99 - JV Song Coach
Melanie Petersen ’98 - Varsity Cheer Coach
Tim Pierce ’98 - Boys Soccer Assistant Coach
Paige Prescott ’94 - English Teacher
Tim Renden ’05 - Boys Water Polo & Boys Swimming Asst. Coach
Alisa Rodriguez ’04 - Girls Swimming & Girls Water Polo Asst. Coach
Alicia Sayles ’00 - Substitute Teacher & Girls Swimming Asst. Coach
John Shannon ’05 - Boys Soccer Assistant Coach
Jeff Stube ’92 - Drama Teacher
Steve Tashjian ’98 - Boys Basketball Sophomore Asst. Coach
Quincey Trigillo ’97 - Counseling Secretary/Senior Affairs
Valerie Van Leuven ’01 - Frosh/Soph Girls Volleyball Coach
Mary Wesierski ’05 - JV Cheer Coach
Alyson Wysocki ’03 - Girls Basketball Asst. Coach
Sean Zeitler ’01 - Boys Cross Country Asst. Coach
Lauren Bordages ‘97 and
Megan Meihaus ‘97
Brandon Cosenza ‘92
Jeff Stube ‘92
Blake Oldfield ‘99 and
Quincey Trigillo ‘97
Aaron Maldonado ’94
John Byszewski ’91
CURRENT/ALUMNI PARENT OR GRANDPARENT EMPLOYEES
Michele Papay and
Claudia Nieves
Michael Woods
Estela Riela
Mary Redwitz, Lorraine
Binsfield and Chris Rodda
Lucia Wooley and her “girls”
Dave Zeitler
Jim Nielsen
Diane Weaver, Cindy Cunha, Sao
Padayachee and Eileen Rodriguez
Lesley Carroll and Kim McGrath
Andrea Aldridge - Football Administrative Assistant
Lyn Alexander - IB Coordinator/English Teacher
Kathy Baker - Admin/Personnel
Geraldine Balser - Counseling Secretary
Adrienne Beattie - ASP Learning Specialist
Lorraine Binsfield - Business Office
Betty Boscarini - Human Resources
Fran Campbell - AP Coordinator/Mentor Teacher
Lesley Carroll - Food Service
Kathleen Casey - Food Service
Jo-Ann Clogg - Receptionist
Cindy Cunha - IB Secretary
Liliana Doffo - Spanish Teacher
Cheryl Dopudja - Admissions Assistant
John Fitzpatrick - Dean & Softball Varsity Coach
Carol Gabbert - Bookstore Manager
Doris Gatfield - Math Teacher/Department Coordinator
Anne Goudreau - Administrative Secretary
Janice Guarneri - Food Service
Terry Harris - Asst. Activities Director
Jill Hegna - Girls JV Golf Coach
Jamie Heim - Campus Ministry Retreats
Nancy Keane - English Teacher
Karen Kneisel - Science Teacher
Cathy Koenig - Administrative Secretary/Athletics
Rita Leiter - Activities/Campus Ministry Secretary
Peter Leonard - Information Technology
Colleen Livingston - Food Service
Judy Luttrell - WASC Coordinator/English Teacher
Mary Manese - ASP Program Coordinator
Christy Maxey - ASP Learning Specialist
Liz May - Library
Kim McGrath - Food Service
Pam Moen - Administrative Secretary/Athletics
Meredith Moody - Visual Arts Department Coordinator
Margie Mosman - Registrar
Jim Nielsen - Religion Teacher
Claudia Nieves - Development Secretary
Micaela Norris - On-Call Employee
Sao Padayachee - Food Service
Mary Paez - Math Teacher
Michele Papay - Alumni Coordinator
Jim Poettgen - Boys Track Assistant Coach
Mary Quaresma - Bookstore
Mike Ramoska - Boys Track Assistant Coach
Mary Redwitz - Business Office
Randy Redwitz - Business Manager
Estela Riela - Spanish Teacher
Chris Rodda - Business Office
Eileen Rodriguez - School Nurse
Joanne Sarkees - Copy Center
Kathy Shafranske - Visual Arts Teacher
Nancy Shearon - English Teacher
Carol Smith - Math Teacher
Michelle Stout - ASP Secretary
Diane Weaver - Food Service
Dave Weinberg - Performing Arts/Band Director
Michael Woods - Social Studies Teacher
Lucia Wooley - Performing Arts Department Chair
Greg Young - Social Studies Teacher
Dave Zeitler - Science Teacher/Boys Track & Field/Boys Cross Country
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ANOTHER
SANTA MARGARITA
SWEETHEART STORY:
In the summer edition of Wings, we
highlighted a few of our Santa
Margarita Sweetheart stories. Our
list of alums marrying alums is
continually growing. From time to
time, we will share more of the fun
stories of how and when they knew
their classmate was also their soul
mate! Below is the just one more
from the long list of romantic tales.
Our list is at 34 couples and
growing!
Allie (Moffatt) Brennan ‘98 and
Daniel Brennan ’98 as told by
Allie: "We met our summer going
into senior year at PE (physical
education) summer school!! Danny
was a soccer player and I was very
lazy. That day I was faking a
sprained ankle so I would not have
to run the mile the first day of class.
I mean, who wants to run at 7 a.m.
in the summer?! Anyhow, Danny
came up to me and asked if I was
ok, and I said, "yeah, just a sprained
ankle" (wink-wink).
After that day, he started calling me
non-stop. When school started, he
asked me to Homecoming and that
was that. After SMCHS, we went to
the University of San Diego together
in the fall of 1998. We got engaged
after we graduated in 2002 and were
married on March 6, 2004. After
the wedding,
Daniel moved
me out to
"HOTlanta"
(Atlanta). Danny
has been working as a Project
Manager for
General Electric
for three years.
I work for a
mortgage
company in
secondary
marketing and
we are still living
in Georgia.”
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ALUMNI news
Years may pass, but the friendships continue long after graduation. From Boston to Alaska,
Eagle Alumni and Friends spent the summer and fall months together across the country!
1. Notre Dame Wedding: SM friends
reunited at Allison Henisey's wedding
including Patrick Fisher '97, Math Teacher
Carol Smith, Brooke Fitzgerald '98,
Rebecca Roy '98, Allison Henisey '98, Nick
Mosich '98, Kari Williams '98, and Gina
Gajdos '98. (See write up in Class Updates
section.)
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2. Halloween in Boston: Class of 2000 alumni
Lisa Gantz, Cara Shiel, Bryan Kretzmer &
Craig Smith enjoy a night out in Boston.
Bryan & Lisa have returned for a second year
of teaching in SM's Religion Department.
3. Forever Friends: Jessica Riela ‘02, Cara
Ferragamo ‘02, Venessa Ferragamo ‘00 and
Jordana Riela ’00 get together at the USC vs.
Notre Dame game in October. The girls have
been friends since they were three-years-old.
They all attended pre-school at St. Jeanne de
Lestonnac in Tustin and SMCHS together.
4. Alumni Cheer: Class of 2005 graduates Mandy Graniere, Jessica DeFilippo, Nicole
Jurinek, Briana Wolfsmith, Danielle
Johnson and Brittney Campbell came back
to SM to celebrate their first Alumni
Homecoming.
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5. Katie Keane’s wedding: Class of '94
alumni - Patty Arjun, Leslie Nolan, Katie
Keane, Stacey Clements, Jodi (Julian)
Cerrutti and Jaime Donnelly at Katie
Keane's wedding in Jackson Hole, Wyoming
on July 9, 2005. (See write up in Class
Updates section.)
6. Halloween Hoot: Fun was had by all at the
Mothers Club Annual Halloween Hoot Golf
Tournament including all these alumni moms
who have had at least one student already
graduate from SMCHS.
7. Anne Harper’s Birthday: SMCHS Mothers
Club Alumni reunite for a surprise birthday
party for Anne Harper!
8. Alaska Get Together: SMCHS Visual Art
Department Coordinator, Meredith Moody,
recently visited Sarah Steenblock ’97 at her
home in Homer, Alaska. (See write up in
Class Updates section.)
LOOK FOR A WRITE UP ON THE GIFT OF THE
HEART TOURNAMENT which was held on Friday,
November 25, 2005 in the summer edition of Wings!
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SALUTE TO OUR MILITARY ALUMNI
Thanks so much for continuing to contact us about our alumni in
the Military. We are sure there are still more of you out there
that are not on our list so drop an email to the Alumni Office.
Right now our numbers are at 60 and still growing and we are so
proud of all of you! As we do with our “Santa Margarita
Sweetheart” stories, we will continue to highlight our military
stories in the future. In this issue, be sure to read our Class
Updates to find out about some of our alumni in the military!
CLASS OF 1991
Patrick Keane ‘91 is a stand up comedian/writer living in Los
Angeles. He performs at clubs and colleges all across the country.
You can see him at the Irvine Improv in the Irvine Spectrum the last
Tuesday night of every month.
Danielle (Dodge) Roedersheimer ’91 and her husband, Jeff,
welcomed their daughter, Abigail Grace, into the world on July 23,
2005. Danielle and her family reside in Irvine where she and Jeff
are senior managers working for Accenture.
CLASS OF 1992
James McGrath ’92 graduated from UC Berkeley in l997. He
taught math here at Santa Margarita for two years and then went on
to get his Masters in Philosophy at UCI. He then taught at Long
Beach City College for two years before recently beginning his first
year at UCLA Law School. At UCLA, James stays busy as the
President of the Sports Law Federation, writing for the Woman's
Law Journal and also playing soccer.
Morgan Moody ’92 graduated from Boston University and then
went on to receive two Master of Arts degrees from the New
England Conservatory of Music. Morgan and his wife, Alexa, have
been living overseas for the past two years. Morgan is performing
with the Zurich Opera Company in Zurich, Switzerland and his
wife, Alexa, has been performing children’s plays in Stuttgart,
Germany. Morgan’s mom, Meredith Moody, has taught at SMCHS
since 1988 and she and Morgan’s sisters, Travis ‘93 and Tracy ’96,
hope to visit Morgan in summer 2006.
Jeff '92 and Megan (Mc Millan) Stube ‘99
welcomed their beautiful baby girl, Lauren
Theresa, into the world on July 19, 2005. She is a
blessing to her parents and warms their hearts
daily with her smiles and giggles. Lauren was a
great early present for Jeff and Megan's two year
anniversary, which they celebrated on August
9th.
CLASS OF 1993
Jamee (York) Fontenot ’93 married Major
Johnathan Fontenot, a 1995 US Air Force
Academy graduate, on October 9, 2004.
Johnathan is stationed at Hill Air Force Base
as an F-16 pilot. Jamee is currently working
as a flight attendant for Southwest Airlines.
The couple is living in Utah.
Mark '93 and Karly (Farris) Foster ‘98
have an adorable 15 month old daughter,
Molly, who will become a “big sister”
soon. Mark and Karly are expecting a son
in February 2006.
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Noelle (Hawley) Hendrixson ’93 and her husband,
Brad, proudly announced the birth of their beautiful daughter, Jane Louise, on October 11, 2005. Noelle and Brad have been
married for two years and live in Dedham, Massachusetts.
Jon McGrath ’93 graduated from Cal State Long Beach before
going on to complete Law School at Cal Western in 2004. Jon
recently passed the Bar exam in May 2005 and was officially sworn
in as an esquire in October 2005. Jon will be starting his own law
practice in Orange.
Travis Moody ‘93 graduated from USC with a Bachelor’s degree in
Finance. Travis worked at Morgan Stanley in New York City for
about three years and is now working for Credit Suisse, First Boston
as an International Sales Assistant to the London Desk.
Darci (Dutton) Reidmund ’93 was recently
married to Todd Reimund. The wedding took
place on October 15, 2005 at Auberge du
Doleil in Napa and Dori Dutton ’94 was a
bridesmaid for her sister. Darci graduated
from USC with a Bachelor of Arts and
received a Master of Science degree in
Telecommunications Engineering from the
University of Colorado at Boulder. Her
husband, Todd, graduated from Cornell with a
Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering.
Darci and Todd enjoyed a month long honeymoon to Fiji, Australia
and New Zealand and are residing in Palo Alto.
CLASS OF 1994
Brandie M. Barrows ’94 graduated from UC Berkeley in 1998. As
a junior, she followed her passion for law by working for the Equal
Employment Opportunity Commission as an intern in Washington
DC, and had the opportunity to meet individually with former
Attorney General Janet Reno. At Berkeley, she continued
lifeguarding, teaching swimming and practicing the martial arts. She
competed with the UC Berkeley Tae Kwon Do team and served as
the team captain. Brandie is currently a third degree black belt. After
college, she completed her first year of law school at Northwestern
on a scholarship. Realizing she was really a California girl, she
returned and completed law school at the prestigious Boalt Hall Law
School at UC Berkeley. While at law school, Brandie also taught a
"Street Law" class for disadvantaged high school students in
Oakland. Brandie is currently an associate attorney at Baker
McKenzie Law Firm in San Francisco. She enjoys coaching, teaching
and refereeing martial arts competitions and competing with her
Dragon Boat team.
Capt. Paul Ferguson '94 and family are finally settled in Seattle.
Paul is currently working at a Boeing
facility as the government's Program
Integrator for both the C-32 and C-40
aircraft. However, he is looking forward
to deploying to Iraq or Afghanistan in
the near future. Paul’s wife, Nicole,
recently finished a Master’s degree in
Teaching, but she is staying at home
with their son, Chandler, for the next
few years. Nicole (Lamperis) Hanley '94 and Stephen Ferguson
'96 joined in the celebration with Fr. Ken Schmit, Paul and Nicole at
Chandler’s Baptism in June.
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John Gunther ‘94 married Katharine Morrell on
October 15, 2005 at El Niguel Country Club. Seven
of John's groomsmen graduated from SMCHS with
John in the Class of 1994.They were Ryan Bittner, John
Budimlya, Steve Clements, Dave Grant, Bill James, Michael
Jones and Dave Tarullo. John currently works in the mortgage
business for Union Federal Bank in Laguna Niguel. Kate works for
Iflo Corporation as the Marketing Manager. The couple met through
their best friends six years ago and is now living in their home in
Ladera Ranch.
Nicole (Lamperis) Hanley ‘94 and her
husband, Brett, are enjoying every
moment with their son, Jack, who is
now 15 months old. Nicole has taken a
leave of absence from teaching
kindergarten to stay home with Jack
and absolutely loves it. Her husband’s
business is doing well and they are
very happy. Nicole also recently got her motorcycle license to ride
with Brett and they are having tons of fun with many new
adventures.
Katie (Keane) Jackson ‘94 married Chad
Jackson on July 9, 2005 in Jackson, Wyoming.
Former SMCHS teacher, Father Martin
Benzoni, performed the ceremony in a nuptial
Mass in the Chapel of the Sacred Heart in the
breathtaking Grand Teton Park. Leslie Nolan
'94 and Stacey Clements '94 were
bridesmaids, and Patty Arjun '94, Jodi
(Julian) Cerrutti '94 and Jaime Donnelly
'94 also attended the wedding. A week of
water rafting, hiking, mountain biking and
exploring Yellowstone Park was enjoyed by all. Other alumni
attending the wedding were Matt Nickels '96, Eric Brown '96,
Kevin McNeil '96, Ryan Zalta '92, Chris Bodell '91 and brothers
of the bride, Pat Keane '91 and Dennis Keane '96. Katie is
Marketing Manager of Cloudveil Activewear, Inc. and Chad is
Director of Photo Journalism at Teton Gravity Research.
CLASS OF 1995
Court Holland ’95 former
SMCHS JROTC Commander was
married to Jennifer Grant on June
4, 2005 at the Old Post Chapel,
Fort Myer, Virginia in a formal
military wedding, complete with
honor guard. The reception was
held at The Top of the Town, with
a magnificent view of all the
Washington monuments. Court was serving as Chief, Bilateral
Exercise/Operation Plans, Security Forces at Yokota Air Base in
Japan where he met Jen, Special Agent for the Air Force, also
working at Yokota Air Base. Among the wedding party, serving as
honorary best man, was Lt. (JG) Andrew McKee ’98, United
States Navy, former SMCHS JROTC Commander, currently
deployed in support of Operation Iraqi Freedom. Groomsmen
included Kyle Alexander ’98 and Jason Castner ’96, also a former
SMCHS JROTC Commander. Court was recently promoted to
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Captain in the United States Air Force. He is currently Flight
Commander of the 89th Security Forces Squadron, Andrews Air
Force Base and is also finishing his Master’s Degree in Criminal
Justice. His wife, Jennifer, is working in the field of counter terrorism at Ft. Belvoir, Virginia and is also studying for her Masters
Degree in Strategic Intelligence. Court and Jennifer are making their
home in Kingstowne, VA.
Matt Savant ’95 and his wife, Jennifer, recently
welcomed a sweet little baby girl, Ainsley
Elizabeth. Matt and Jen had a great time at Matt’s
Ten Year Reunion in July which was actually
Jen’s due date. Fortunately, Ainsley waited a few
more days until July 28, 2005 to enter the world.
Lisa Waggoner ’95 continues to work for Fox Studios where she is
a Color Animator on the TV series, “The Simpsons,” where she won
her first Prime Time Emmy Award. She also has been working on
other upcoming animated feature films. Lisa also enjoys being a
professional Belly Dancing Teacher and she currently lives in Los
Angeles.
CLASS OF 1996
Josh Farra ’96 and Erin Walsh ‘99 were engaged in October and
will be married in October 2006. For more information and a photo,
please see the update under Erin Walsh ’99.
Robin (Miller) Rinaldi ’96 and her husband, Mike, welcomed
another baby boy, Matthew
Robert, into the world on
June 3, 2005. Big brother,
Michael, who is now two
and a half, was thrilled with
the new addition and often
refers to his little brother as
“his best friend.” Robin and
Mike will celebrate their
fifth wedding anniversary in
April and are living with their two sons in Wynnewood, PA. Robin
is currently employed as a Senior Sales Analyst with Wyeth
Pharmaceuticals.
Tracy (Moody) Skenandore ‘96 and her husband, Michael, have
been married since 2002. Tracy graduated from the University of
Nevada in Las Vegas in 2000 with a Bachelor of Arts degree in
Communications and is now working in mortgage banking. Tracy
and Michael currently reside in Henderson, Nevada.
CLASS OF 1997
Benjamin K. Griffin ‘97 received his Bachelor
of Arts in Political Science in 2000, graduating
with honors from The Citadel in Charleston,
South Carolina. Completing his Juris Doctor
degree from the Pepperdine University School
of Law in 2004, Ben was licensed to practice law
in California in June 2005. He is currently an
Associate at Bois & Macdonald and resides in
Irvine. Ben recently became engaged to Rachel
Feldman, formerly of New Jersey. Rachel
graduated from Biola University in 2002 and is currently a Doctor
of Psychology student at Rosemead School of Psychology. Ben and
Rachel are planning a wedding in March in Orange County.
Kelley O’Halloran ’97 was recently engaged to
Paul Stratton. Paul proposed at Kelley’s favorite
restaurant in Laguna Beach on October 8, 2005.
They're planning to wed in the winter of 2006 in
Seattle, Washington. Megan (Strader) Meihaus
’97 and Brooke Martin ’95 will be Kelley’s
attendants in the wedding.
Jessica Pierog ’97 graduated from the Western
University of Health Sciences Medical School in
May 2005. She has recently started her Emergency
Medicine residency at Lehigh Valley Hospital in
Allentown, Pennsylvania and loves it! There she
will be training at one of the busiest level one
trauma centers in the nation. If you can’t find her at
the hospital, you can find her training for another
marathon. Last year, Jessica qualified for the
Boston Marathon and she hopes to get time off to
run it!
Katie (Ferguson) Rando ‘97 and her husband had
been living in his home town of Curitiba, Brazil
since the end of 2002. This July his job transferred
him to Ribeirão Preto (a city in São Paulo state).
They miss their family and friends in Curitiba (and
in the USA!) but they love the new city, especially
the year round warm weather! Their first child,
Isabella, is due Jan 1, 2006. Her godmother,
Caroline Staub ‘96, will be going to Brazil for her
arrival and they can’t wait!
Sarah Steenblock ’97 graduated from the
University of Colorado at Boulder in 2001.
Sarah has been living in Homer, Alaska for
about two years on a home that overlooks a
beautiful bay. She is currently working with
special needs students in Homer. Recently Mrs.
Meredith Moody from SMCHS and Sarah’s
mom, Lindsay, went to Alaska for a visit. (See
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Christopher Woodrell ‘97 graduated from Swarthmore in June 2001
and moved to New York. He has been working at Rockefeller
University and is now a Lab Manager in a Structural Biology lab. In
the lab they use biophysical techniques to look at the links between
protein structure and human disease (e.g., cancer). Christopher has
also done quite a bit of dancing in New York. This year's major
projects have included dancing with a live, 40 voice choir singing
Thomas Tallis' Spem in Alium at St. Mark's Church, and performing
in a modified Cinderella with lots of real dough (yes, as in eggs and
flour) on stage. Both received very good press!
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CLASS OF 1998
Nicole (McDonald) Anido ‘98
married Vince Anido (Corona Del Mar High
School ‘98) on August 6, 2005 at Our Lady of
Mount Carmel Catholic Church in Newport
Beach with the reception following at the Ritz
Carlton, Laguna Niguel. The two met at the
University of Southern California. Nicole is
currently pursuing a law degree and Vince is a
film editor. The couple resides in Los Angeles.
Other Santa Margarita alums who were
members of the couple’s bridal party include
Kristin Fowle ‘98, Dayna Nigohosian ‘98, Leasa Gouin ‘98 and
Nicole’s brother, Sean McDonald ‘99.
Ted Bowersox ’98 is an orthopedic medical device representative
with Osteo-West Surgical, Inc., of La Jolla. Ted’s expertise lies in
surgical implants used in joint replacement operations on the
shoulder, elbow and hand. The implant components are used to
repair finger and shoulder joints respectively. Through his career,
Ted gets special satisfaction in helping patients acquire better
health and quality of life. He also relishes sharing his product
knowledge as he assists surgeons in the operating rooms of Orange
County’s leading hospitals and surgical clinics. There’s no job he’d
enjoy more as it’s “the perfect combination” of his primary
interests: outside sales, medicine and advancements in technology.
Ted is a 2002 graduate of the Marshall School of Business at the
University of Southern California. He also holds a Bachelor of
Science degree in Business Administration with emphases in both
Finance and Entrepreneurship. Single, enjoying life and living in
San Juan Capistrano, Ted traveled earlier this year extensively in
Europe visiting the French Riviera, Spain, Italy and Switzerland.
Besides traveling and spending time with friends, Ted enjoys
following the USC football dynasty. He would enjoy hearing from
any of his former classmates or teachers. (See page 31on how to
contact Ted or any other SMCHS alumni.)
Allie (Moffatt) Brennan ‘98 and Daniel Brennan ’98 were
married on March 6, 2004. See page 23 for a photo and another
special story about “Santa Margarita Sweethearts”!
Gina Cavalieri ’98 and Kevin Winters
recently announced their engagement.
Gina graduated from Loyola Marymount
University and Kevin from the University
of Colorado at Boulder. The couple met
while living in Manhattan Beach, CA. A
May 2006 wedding is planned at St.
Edward’s in Dana Point, with the
reception following at the Ritz Carlton in Laguna Niguel.
Mark '93 and Karly (Farris) Foster ‘98 have an adorable 15
month old daughter, Molly. They are also expecting a son in
February 2006. (See photo under Mark Foster ’93.)
Kyndell Gaglio ’98 is happy to announce her engagement to
Arthur Paine. Arthur proposed during the fireworks display on the
Fourth of July in Big Bear, with Kyndell’s entire family present!
Wedding plans are currently in the works.
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Allison (Henisey) Howard '98 was married on
October 1, 2005 to Griffin Howard of San Diego.
Their Nuptial Mass was held at the Basilica of the
Sacred Heart on the campus of their Alma
Mater, the University of Notre Dame. Quite a
few Eagle Alumni were in attendance
including Kari Williams '98, Brooke
Fitzgerald '98, Rebecca Roy '98, Gina
Gajdos '98, Nick Mosich '98, Chris Taggart
'98, Patrick Fisher '97 and Santa Margarita
Math Teacher, Carol Smith. Sister of the
bride, Teresa Henisey ’07, was the Maid of
Honor. Brother of the bride, Ken Henisey ’01,
who recently graduated from Notre Dame, was
a groomsman, as well as a musician as he played the violin with the
Notre Dame Folk Choir at the wedding. The couple honeymooned
at the Princeville Resort in Kauai and then at the Sheraton in
Keauhou, Kona on the Big Island of Hawaii. Allison and Griffin are
now living in San Francisco.
Emmeline (Martin) Jennings ‘98
graduated from Fresno State in 2002
with a degree in Liberal Studies and
with an emphasis in Early Childhood
Education. She met Jake, her husband
and soul mate, while attending Fresno
State. Jake is a 2005 graduate with a
degree in Mass Communications and
currently works in Construction Management for Union Local 3 for
W.M. Lyles Co. The couple has settled in Fresno where they have
purchased a home. Emmeline works for the Clovis Unified School
District as a Child Development Supervisor. She also continues in
her love for cheerleading and is the competition cheer coach for
Clovis West High School. Emmeline has continued to work for
USA Cheer Company since graduating from Santa Margarita,
currently on their Development Team. Emmeline and Jake were
married on July 1, 2005 at St. Kilian Catholic Church in Mission
Viejo. Their reception was held at Orange Hill Restaurant. Several
SMCHS alumni attended including Fauntelle Carrillo ‘98 (Maid of
Honor), Jessie Balsis ‘97 (Bridesmaid), Veronica Guy ‘98 who
flew in from Chicago, Brian Walton ‘98 who came from San
Francisco, Adam ’96 and Meri (Riley) Carrillo ‘96, Desiree
Carrillo ‘00, Dana (Woods) Maas ‘92 and former SMCHS teacher
Jodi Sweet. Everyone danced and partied into the night under the
stars and above the city lights.
Gwynne Langley ’98 is at the University of Illinois, Chicago,
currently in a Doctorate program in History with a concentration in
Work, Race & Gender in the Urban World. Her research is focusing
on the development of company towns and workers' migration and
immigration patterns. Gwynne is enjoying Chicago and is always
interested in knowing if there are other “Eagles” in the Midwest.
Brandi (Morales) Lopez.’98 and her husband,
Jimmie Lopez ’98, have celebrated their third
wedding anniversary. The couple was blessed by
the birth of their first child, James Thomas,
“J.T.”, on August 1, 2005. Brandi and Jimmie
currently live in Ladera Ranch.
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Brian O'Neill ‘98 was married to Katherine Daube Vestal on
October 8, 2005. Brian attended Princeton and graduated in 2002.
After college, he attended the University of Michigan Law School
and graduated in May 2005. He is currently an Associate at Gibson,
Dunn & Crutcher, a law firm in Irvine. His wife, Kathy, is a
researcher and grant writer for the Pediatric and Adolescent
Department at UCLA.
Angelee M. (Persons) Willis ‘98 is currently living outside London
with her husband, Keith. They have purchased a home and are in the
process of refurbishing it. Angelee will soon be starting a job as the
Assistant Director of Nursing for the Luton and Dunstable NHS
Trust. Angelee has also continued painting and has had some of her
work displayed and sold locally. She hopes to be in the US and
specifically California for Christmas, so if any of her old friends are
lurking around, please call or email the SM Alumni Office to get
Angelee’s contact information.
Curtis Wright ’98 graduated from USC in 2002 with a major in
Business Entrepreneurship. Curtis was married to RoseLynn Kenny
on July 21, 2001, in Grass Valley, California. Commissioned into the
US Army on May 10, 2002, Curtis served as a Fire Support Officer
and Platoon Leader for one year in Mosul, Iraq. Curtis and
RoseLynn are expecting their first child in February 2006.
CLASS OF 1999
Stacy Barnes ’99 graduated from the University of Arizona in 2003
with a Bachelor of Arts degree in Consumer Sciences. While at U of
A, Stacy was President of the Delta Gamma Sorority. Stacy
continued on with her education and received a Master’s in
Accounting from USC in 2004. Since then, she has been working at
KPMG in Costa Mesa as an auditor. Stacy also recently became a
homeowner as she just purchased a condo in Rancho Santa
Margarita.
Matt Concialdi ’99 graduated from Cal State
Fullerton with a Bachelor of Arts in
Communications with an emphasis in
Radio/TV/Film in June of 2004. Matt and his
wife, Kelly, were married on January 15, 2005.
Stacy Fikert ’99 graduated from UCLA in 2003
with a Bachelor of Science in Molecular, Cell and
Developmental Biology. She returned to Orange
County and worked for two years in the Emergency
Department at St. Joseph Hospital in Orange. Stacy
is currently attending medical school in
Guadalajara, Mexico.
Ashley (Hutchins) Hales ’99 and her
husband, Bryce, continue to enjoy living in
Scotland. This photo was taken during
Christmas 2004 in front of Edinburgh
castle. (Note from SM Alumni Office: This
photo was not included with Ashley’s
update in the summer 2004 Wings so we
wanted to share it now.)
Erin Walsh ‘99 and Josh Farra ’96 were
recently engaged in October. Josh and Erin
both attended the University of Arizona.
Even though they both graduated from the
same high school and college, they did not
know each other before they met for the first
time in June 2004. Josh is working for a
mortgage company in Irvine and Erin is
working as a paralegal, also in Irvine. An October 2006 wedding
is planned.
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department performing ultrasonic metals inspections
at Sunday Lighting and Electrical. Cameron is still
single but has been dating his girlfriend, Shellser Lambert,
for one year.
Dominic Manna ‘01 and Melissa Parks are
engaged! Both are 2005 graduates of Pepperdine
University. Dominic is currently working with
GQVCS as an e-commerce Account Manager
and Melissa is pursuing her dreams of working
in TV as an Executive Assistant at Dick Clark
Productions. They are looking forward to a July
2006 wedding in Dana Point.
CLASS OF 2000
Kyle Carroll ’00 graduated from Concordia University in 2004
with a degree in Business Administration. He took the following
year off and traveled to Europe and also around the United States.
Fellow SM graduates Jesse Rodriguez ’00 and Non Wels ’00
accompanied Kyle in the US where they visited different baseball
stadiums and attended several professional baseball games. Kyle is
now in his first year of law school at Chapman University.
Alexa Frazee ‘00 graduated from USC in 2004 with a degree in
English. Alexa has moved to Colorado and is staying very busy with
two different jobs that she enjoys. She has also been volunteering
her time as the director in the development of a foundation to
support "God's Golden Acre." This is an orphanage in South Africa
for children of AIDS victims which is Christian based and has been
getting interest and support from many different sources, including
The Rockefeller Foundation and Oprah.
Brett Murphy ’00 has recently moved to Newport Coast. He is
currently the Account Director for a fiber optic and networking
corporation named Danbru Wire and Cable, INC. out of Orange
County. Brett is part of the team of executives heading the public
relations campaign to raise funds for the Pediatric Cancer Research
Foundation. Their latest golf tournament and auction at Coto De
Caza raised thousands of dollars for the treatment and care of
children stricken with all forms of cancer. It has truly been a
rewarding hobby for him outside of the office.
Jordana Riela ’00 graduated from Loyola Marymount University
in 2004 where she majored in Communications and had a minor in
Spanish. While at LMU, she was a member of the Kappa Alpha
Theta Sorority. Jordana is back in Orange County, California
working as a Technical Recruiter for Apex Corporation.
Kellie Stromberg ‘01 recently graduated from UCLA with a
Bachelor of Arts in English. She is currently attending Cal Poly, San
Luis Obispo, in their Single Subject Credential Program in English.
Kellie plans to teach high school English or English language
development and eventually get her Master’s Degree.
Matthew Svensson ‘01 was commissioned May 8, 2005 as an
Infantry 2LT (branch detailed from Signal Corps) from Wheaton
College's ROTC program and sent to Fort Knox, Kentucky for the
ROTC Leader's Training Course. In August, he reported to Ft.
Benning, Georgia for Infantry Officer Basic Course followed by
Ranger School and Airborne School. In May 2006, he will be
assigned to the 7th Army Training Command in Germany.
CLASS OF 2002
Christopher J. Ferraro, Jr. '02 graduated from the University of
San Diego in 2005. Chris completed his studies in three years and
earned a Bachelor of Business Administration with an emphasis in
Marketing. While at USD, Chris was the university's Sports Editor
and VP of the Lambda Chi Alpha Fraternity. Chris will either be
attending law school or pursuing a career in the field of Sports
Marketing/Management.
Wesley Frazee ’02 is currently a junior at Chapman University. Wes
attended Saddleback Community College after SMCHS but has now
transferred to Chapman where he is majoring in Creative Writing.
Katy Gorelick ’02 is a President's Honor
Roll Student at the Art Institute of
California in the Culinary Arts Bachelor’s
Program. She has been selected to be
included in a new textbook being completed
on the Baking Program by one of the
school's Master Chefs. Katy's own catering
business "The Culinarian" was successfully
launched in August with monthly events in
Coto de Caza and the surrounding areas.
Chris Rix ’00 graduated from Florida State University where he
was a four year starting quarterback. After FSU, Chris opened
Champion Training Academy in Newport Beach. Chris also enjoys
working as a High School Football Analyst for Fox Sports Net and a
College Analyst for Fox Sports Radio. Chris and his wife, Anita, are
currently living in Newport Beach.
CLASS OF 2001
Richie Hawley '01 graduated with honors from the Haas School of
Business at UC Berkeley in June 2005 with a double major in
Business and Political Science. Richie is currently employed at
IndyMac Bank in Pasadena as a Financial Analyst.
Cameron Hunnel ’01 recently graduated from UC Riverside with a
Bachelor of Arts in Business Economics. He is currently managing a
Cutberto Hernandez ’02 is a junior at Loyola Marymount
University. He is currently training and competing with the Mexican
Junior National Water Polo Team. Cubie has duel citizenship which
has allowed him to participate in this unique experience. He is also
on the Water Polo Team at LMU and is current teammates with
Julien Lormant ’05.
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James Hoff ‘02 is in his
senior year at USC where he
is majoring in Sociology with
a minor in Sculpture. He has found a great
passion in his sculptures and is currently
working on incorporating sports into his
work. James pole-vaulted on the USC Men’s
Track and Field Team for the past three
years but has decided to step back to explore other areas of interest.
He is madly addicted to skydiving and currently has 44 jumps and
his A-License to jump with other divers. He is not all that far from
the wonderful SMCHS and can often be found wandering around
campus and running into his younger brother Joey Hoff ‘07. Upon
graduation, James is looking to go into business and private real
estate investment. He is currently employed by Franklin Resource
Group on the research team to find new clients. The company merchandises and creates sell-through for numerous athletic vendors in
several retail stores. James traveled around the country over the
summer with the company learning more about retail and sales and
says it has been a great learning experience. He also says, his “love
life is GREAT...yep I have a girlfriend.” James met Brianna in 2004
on an airplane at 10,000 feet about five minutes before it was time
to jump out, as she is a skydiver too, and he couldn't be happier.
James is also requesting prayers for Chase Worchester ’01, as he is
driving the striker vehicles in Iraq right now as a proud member of
the United States Army.
Kristina Kunkel ‘02, a senior at UCLA, Erika Figge ‘03 and
Aimee Stachowski ‘03, all competed this summer with the
women's USA National Water Polo Team traveling to La Jolla, New
York, Montreal and Russia. Their selection to this team is the first
step in a four year process of selecting the team for the 2008
Beijing Summer Olympics and they are well on their way to achieving this goal.
Lucille (Francois) McFall ’02 recently married Shawn McFall in
December 2004. Shawn is in the US Navy and they are currently
living in Japan for the next three years during his tour of duty there.
Lucille has passed on her e-mail and address to the Alumni Office
and would like to keep in touch with other classmates.
Jessica Riela ’02 is enjoying her senior year at Loyola University,
Chicago. Currently, Jessica is majoring in Communications with a
minor in Spanish. She is a member of the Journalism Club and has
been involved in the Events Planning Committee. She was part of
the committee that planned the “Black Eyed Peas” concert at her
university last year. After college, she plans on returning to southern
California.
Rochelle Taylor ‘02 finished a year at Cal State Fullerton as a
drama major. While there, she loved the department, but was
unhappy in school. She left there and went to Saddleback
Community College and took general education classes for a year
and a half. Still unhappy in school and in Orange County, she
moved back to England in December 2004. Rochelle then got a job
in retail and a house share. It was awesome! She also did a 20 day
tour around Europe with Contiki Holidays and had such a ball that
she went to work with them and is now a Contiki Concept Site
Representative in Lauterburnnen, Switzerland. Rochelle loves her
job but has no idea what she will be doing after the season is over.
But for now, she says she kind of likes it that way.
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Kelsey Carroll ’03 continues to enjoy Cal Poly San Luis Obispo
where she is in her junior year and majoring in Communications.
Kelsey is also playing varsity soccer at Cal Poly where she is one of
the team’s leading scorers.
Alexis Etow ’03 was featured in the September 2005 issue of Golf
Digest in the First Annual College Review for the College Golf
Guide. Alexis is currently a junior at Princeton and plays golf for the
#1 academically ranked Princeton Women's Team. The Princeton
team has won three of the last five Ivy League Championships.
Erika Figge ’03, a junior at USC, was named the USA Water Polo
Top 40 Tournament MVP. This tournament is a showcase of the top
40 female water polo players in the country in a tournament format
held each fall at the Los Alamitos Olympic Water Polo Training
Center. Erika was joined at this tournament by fellow alumni
Kristina Kunkle ’02 and Mary Cousineau ‘05 and current Eagle
Darby Anderson ’06. Erica continues to do an outstanding job of
heading towards the goal of making the 2008 Beijing Olympic
Team.
Nathan Imperiale ’03 is a junior at George Washington University
in Washington, DC, where he is majoring in Political
Communications with a minor in Electronic Media. He recently
completed a White House Internship which he says was one of the
most incredible experiences one can
imagine. Nathan reported to the White
House Communications Director and
was involved in all press and media
related events, giving him “up close and
personal” exposure to the President and
the “who's who” of Washington politics.
Nathan is attending college full-time but
also works full-time for the United
States House of Representatives where
he is the Director of Visual Media. He is responsible for anything
TV related in Congress, setting up press conferences, writing, filming and editing all House Public Service Announcements and
developing a cable TV show. He credits Mr. Sellwood and Eagle
TV for giving him the skills he needs to perform this job before
graduating from college.
Aimee Stachowski ‘03, a junior at UCSB, joined Kristina Kunkel
‘02 and Erika Figge ‘03, as they traveled throughout the US and
Europe this summer competing with the women's USA National
Water Polo Team. Being selected for this team is the first step
towards being a part of the USA Team which will compete in the
2008 Beijing Summer Olympics.
CLASS OF 2004
Michelle Hull ’04 is currently a sophomore at
Harvard with a Government concentration. She
continues to start on the Harvard Women’s
Soccer Team as a right back defender. Michelle
enjoys being part of the team and the defense
which is the nationally ranked #1 defense in the
Ivy League. The team is also ranked seventh in
the nation among all Division I teams for
“shutout percentage” and 10th in the nation for
“goals-against average.” Boston is quite a
change from soccer in southern California as Michelle has already
played three games in the snow during her collegiate career.
Alek Ramoska '04, pictured here with his
brother, Andre ’09, is enjoying Colorado
where he is a sophomore at the University
of Colorado at Boulder. Alek is majoring in
Applied Physiology and had an internship
at PRO PT Physical Therapy and Personal
Training this summer. Just recently, his
family flew out for Family Weekend to see
the beautiful campus and attend a college football game. GO
BUFFS! His family had a great time but was glad to get back to
warm, sunny California, however, Alek cannot wait for it to snow
and get back into snowboarding.
Michael Wolfsmith ‘04 is currently a second
year student at University of Colorado at
Boulder. Michael is enjoying UC Boulder and
will be majoring in Kinesiology with a minor in
Business. Michael is pictured with SMCHS and
Boulder classmate, Alex Ramoska ‘04.
CLASS OF 2005
Brianna Bowman ’05 recently completed her Paderewski Gold
Medal piano work and also received the Music Teachers
Association of California Certificate of Merit medal for completing
its piano requirements during high school. Brianna is currently
attending San Diego State University on a volleyball scholarship
and has been accepted on the Cultural Arts and Events Board.
Elizabeth Cattern '05 is attending the University of Washington in
Seattle where she is majoring in Theatre. Recently, she went
through rush and pledged her grandmother's sorority, Zeta Tau
Alpha. Elizabeth has also joined the choir at the Catholic Church on
campus. She says SMCHS really prepared her for college classes
and appreciates all she learned here.
Mary Cousineau ’05 is currently a freshman at USC. Mary spent
the summer training with the USA National Junior Water Polo
Team. This team will compete in the Pan-American Championships
next summer, followed by the Junior World Championships. In
early November, she competed in the prestigious USA Water Polo
Top 40 Tournament along with several current and former Eagles.
Julien Lormant ’05 is a freshman at Loyola Marymount
University. He was selected as a member of the USA National
Water Polo Youth Team. As part of the team, he traveled to
Slovakia to compete in a prestigious international event in August
before heading off to LMU for his first season. Julien returned with
more knowledge of the sport and it was a trip he is not soon to
forget. Julien is teammates at LMU with Cutberto Hernandez ’02.
Justin Miller ‘05 is in his first year at the US
Air Force Academy in Colorado Springs,
Colorado. While at SMCHS, Justin was a two
year member of the California Wing Skyhawks
Composite Squadron, which is a Civil Air Patrol
Squadron at Camp Pendleton. Justin was the
First Sergeant of the squadron and also the
Color Guard Commander.
ALUMNI news
Courtney Nichols '05 is in her freshmen year at
Vanderbilt University in
Nashville, Tennessee. She is
involved in the Volleyball Club, Vanderbilt
Catholic Community, the Baptist Campus
Ministry, Circle K, Paws-itive Outreach and
has signed up to give campus tours. She still
finds time to practice her flute and attend the
sporting events. She is planning on going
through rush when she returns from
Christmas break. Courtney is enjoying both Vanderbilt and
Nashville and she looks forward to the rest of her time there.
Sabrina Ricci ’05 is very happy in her
freshman year at UC Santa Barbara. Sabrina
is currently majoring in Communications.
While at UCSB she has also been writing
articles for the Daily Nexus, a newspaper
that circulates around campus and Isla Vista.
Kurt Rommel ’05 is in his first year at the US Air Force Academy
in Colorado Springs, Colorado and is
adjusting to military life. Kurt recently
received his "Shoulder Boards" on
“Acceptance Day” from fellow SMCHS
graduate and third year Cadet, C2C Kevin
Winblad ’03. Kurt asked Kevin to fulfill
the honor of pinning on the boards as
Kevin was a very positive influence on
Kurt's decision to attend the USAFA. Both of them were looking
forward to being home in southern California to celebrate
Thanksgiving with family and friends.
Briana Wolfsmith ’05 is currently in her first year as a
nursing student at Azusa Pacific University in Azusa,
California.
LOOKING FOR OLD FRIENDS?
We hope you enjoyed reading all the Class Updates!
Sometimes we receive updates with personal e-mail addresses
or websites included. Due to the Right to Privacy Act of
1974, SMCHS will not release or publish personal information
about our graduates. We want to keep you all connected so we
have the SMCHS Alumni Locator Service. If we have current
information for the person you wish to contact, we will
forward your letters or emails to them and follow up to make
sure you have connected.
Just e-mail your request to [email protected] or send us your
letter in a stamped envelope with the addressee’s name and we
will fill out the address and forward it for you. It’s that simple.
Please mail correspondence to: SMCHS Alumni Office, 22062
Antonio Parkway, Rancho Santa Margarita, CA 92688.
In the future, we hope to have a secure alumni section of our
website where you will all be able to reconnect with each
other, but until then, the Alumni Office is here to help you
find your old friends.
DECEMBER
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J A N U A RY
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