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RUSADER
ONNECTION
Fall 2014
Vol. 7 No. 2
A publication dedicated to the Marian/Mater Dei Catholic High School Community
www.materdeicatholic.org
Swimming with Sharks:
How Science Academy Students
are Studying Geospatial Science
through Animal Behavior
pg. 12
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INSIDE THIS ISSUE
2
Messages From The President And Principal
3
Mater Dei Around The Globe:
1615 Mater Dei Drive Welcome To Our International Students
Chula Vista, CA 91913
619.423.2121 4
www.materdeicatholic.org Going Green: Technology At MDCHS
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BOARD OF DIRECTORS Teacher Profile: Art Teacher, Mrs. Dawn Adams
Rev. Luke Jauregui, Chairperson 7
Mr. Steven Boudreau, Esq.
Campus Ministry: This Year’s Theme: “Joy”
Ms. Linda Bugelli
Dr. Heidi Chokeir, Ph.D. 8
Mr. Tom Finch ‘82
Academic Honors
Mr. Wade McKnight
Sr. Maria Paz Uribe, SJS
Mr. Carlos Varela, Esq. ‘89
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Mr. John Galvan, Ex-Officio
Theater Productions: Spring & Fall 2014
Sr. Lilia M. Barba, SJS, President, Ex-Officio
Mr. George Milke, Principal, Ex-Officio
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Staff And Faculty Alumni:
Their Commitment to Mater Dei
The Crusader Connection is published two 11
times per year by Mater Dei Catholic Alumni Spotlight: Principal George Milke
High School. Every effort has been made
to ensure the accuracy and completeness 12
of this publication. Please accept our Cover Story: Learning Through Real World Experience
apologies for any errors or omissions and
report them to Laura Bookser at:
619-423-2121 ext 120 or
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lbookser@materdeicatholic.org. Renowned Scientist Inspires Students
Writer/Editor 14
Laura Bookser Sports Highlights
Assistant Writer
Carlos Landeros ‘14 15
Layout/Design Congratulations to our 2014 Graduates
Lillian Escobar-Haskins
Photography
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Student Profiles:
Robert Friedrich
Laura Bookser Get To Know Some Of Our 2014 Graduates
Carlos Landeros ‘14
Printer
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Kings Printing Annual Report
A special thank you to those who took the 25
extra time to write/proof the articles. Garden Of Remembrance
MATER DEI CATHOLIC HIGH SCHOOL 1
FROM THE PRESIDENT FROM THE PRINCIPAL
Blessed be God!
We provide a quality
Catholic education,
Joy is the infallible sign
a safe and secure
of the presence of God. environment, and a
Teilhard de Chardin sense of belonging.
It is a pleasure to share with you all the accomplishments On behalf of the Mater Dei Catholic High School faculty,
of Mater Dei Catholic High School. God has gifted us with staff and administration, I send my sincerest wishes to
many blessings in every student and family we serve; thus our Crusader family. As a Marian Catholic graduate, (Class
we embrace with joy our mission to promote excellence in
of ’72), faculty member and Principal, I am truly honored
Catholic education in the Diocese of San Diego.
and privileged to continue the Crusader tradition within a
Mater Dei Catholic High School operates under the President/ Catholic educational environment.
Principal model. My role as President is to:
Mater Dei Catholic utilizes the President/Principal
• assure that the spirit of the Catholic faith is embodied in
leadership model. As Principal, I have the distinct role in
the educational mission;
leading and closely working with the Mater Dei Catholic
• serve as administrative officer to the Board of Directors
and the Diocese of San Diego; community in the day-to-day operations. Our chief focus
is providing a quality Catholic education while meeting the
• direct Advancement and oversee school finances;
needs of our students, parents, faculty and staff.
• formulate and ensure compliance with policy;
• coordinate long-range planning; It is our goal and responsibility to create a successful and
• manage the hiring and dismissal of personnel; and challenging environment which provides excellent programs
• prepare communications with all stakeholders. and opportunities for our students, secure faculty and staff
dedicated to their discipline and expertise, in addition
We delight in partnering with parents, the primary educators
to fostering the Faith and allowing for open channels of
of their children, in the task of guiding and educating our
communication for all.
young men and women to embrace the opportunities and
challenges of the 21st Century. We have been blessed in so many ways at Mater Dei
We dedicate this issue of the Crusader Connection to each Catholic. As always, I look forward to this upcoming school
one of you who believes in Catholic education as a powerful year and thank you for giving Mater Dei the opportunity
tool to make a difference in the world. to assist you with your son’s or daughter’s development
May the Lord give success to the work of our hands, and may educationally, spiritually, athletically and socially.
our Blessed Mother guide our journey.
Yours in Catholic education,
Blessings! George Milke
Sister Lilia M. Barba, SJS Principal
MDCHS President
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MATER DEI AROUND THE GLOBE
Far From Home: This Year’s Welcome To Our International Students
International Students on
Top Row (L-R):
Campus Hail from China, Brazil,
1. Jiahu Hu (China) 8. Isabella Raucci Facchini (Brazil)
Vietnam, and Lithuania
2. Stella Guan (China) 9. Natalia Marí Nakamura (Brazil)
The average high school student gets
3. Ruimali Zhu (China) 10. Vitoria Krawczenko Mello (Brazil)
up every day to go to school, does
on-campus activities, has homework, 4. Leyi “Solei” Song (China) 11. Gabriela Rossato Defino (Brazil)
needs to keep their room clean, and 5. Yixuan Liu (China) 12. Giulia Gomés de Souza (Brazil)
wants to spend time with friends. Our 6. Maria Helena Guimaraes Fontes 13. Jasmine Ho (Vietnam)
international students have very much (Brazil)
14. Yang “Bessie” Yang (China)
the same list of things to do, except 7. Victoria Nahssen Corradini
they do it far from home, in a foreign (Brazil) 15. Kitty Yu (China)
environment, and with a host family
that is very different from their own. Bottom Row (L-R):
We are very proud of the tradition of 16. Juehao “Dylan” Lin (China) 21. Zongyu “Eddie” Huang (China)
having students from other countries 17. Ruixi “William” Chen (China) 22. Adomas Aleksandravici (Lithuania)
study on the Mater Dei campus each 18. Qineng “Tim” Zeng (China) 23. Julio César Goncalves (Brazil)
year. Here are the students who 19. Ye Yijiang (China) 24. Quyang “Jack” Zhao (China)
arrived in Fall 2014. If you see them,
20. Mr. Roy Vasquez (Mater Dei’s 25. Matheus Parra Manso (Brazil)
please say hello and greet them. They Director of Admissions)
are wonderful representatives of their
home countries. *Not pictured: Jinxin Bai, and Billy Huang
MATER DEI CATHOLIC HIGH SCHOOL 3
Going Green: How Technology Is
Changing The Classroom At Mater Dei
Entering the computer lab in the Juan learn how to use both Macs and PC
“Technology changes so Diego Building, you’ll find a wall full computers while they’re here. These
of colorful computer-generated art days it’s likely they’ll need both when
quickly that we have to
by students in teacher Jessica Austin’s they go out in the working world.”
continually adjust what Graphic Arts class. Much of the work is
complex and sophisticated, appearing Careers in technology are the fastest
we offer to provide our growing segment of the job market,
professionally done.
students with state-of-the and openings in skilled areas take
“The students use these iMacs to twice as long to fill in the United States
art tools to make their do visual arts and media projects.” than in any other occupation. The
learning dynamic.” Bradford Bookser, Technology administration at Mater Dei knows
Director, shows off rows of 21.5-inch, that technology in education is the key
Bradford Bookser, Technology Director
large screen computers. “All students to closing that gap.
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While many schools are deciding • A computer lab in the library with 15 “Our AP student scores are nearly 15%
whether to buy every student a digital PC computers above both the State average, and almost
device in One-to-One programs or to 18% above the Global average,” Assistant
• Three mobile iPad labs with 30 tablets
have students use their own devices Principal/Director of Curriculum &
each for project or classroom use
under BYOD (Bring Your Own Device), Instruction, Frank Stingo, said. “We are
Mater Dei is being strategic in their • A portable laptop cart with 30 laptops continually working hard to give our
technological approach. “Each year • A resource center with 10 all-in-one, students what they need to grow.”
we look at the constantly changing touch-screen PC devices
Mr. Bookser and Mr. Stingo are both
technology to stay current as we prepare • A desktop or laptop computer and an trained Microsoft Certified Educators.
our students for college and the working iPad tablet for every Mater Dei staff They consistently work to provide Mater
world,” Mr. Bookser says. and faculty member Dei teachers with the tools and training
that will allow them to successfully
The technology currently provided on Mater Dei is also a Microsoft Office 365 use technology in the classroom. “The
Mater Dei’s campus consists of: school, which means that included in foundation of our educational system
• Two Computer labs with 50 PC tuition students have access to Microsoft is having skilled teachers leading the
computers for student use Office software: Word, Access, Excel, classes. One big focus we have is making
• A dedicated Mac lab with 25 large Lync, OneNote, Outlook, PowerPoint, sure our teachers keep up-to-date with
screen iMac computers and Publisher. the latest technological trends.”
What Does the Future Hold?
In the next few years, it is likely that In addition, students will not just see “As far as technology goes,” Mr. Bookser
laptops or a device with a keyboard, these changes occur; they will be a part adds, “we’ll continue to do whatever
will be used daily by every high school of the process. Having students work on we need to make sure our students
student at Mater Dei in place of many hands-on-projects that allow them to succeed. That may require something
of the traditional textbooks. This learn new content through real-world different from year to year, but the only
computer will serve as the books and experience is one of the things that the important thing is that the goal is met.”
Mater Dei teachers and administrators
notebooks for most classes. Want to find out more, or ask a question
want to continue to develop. It has been
about technology on Mater Dei’s campus?
In this vein, the school’s long-term goal documented that learners only remember
15 to 20% of what they hear in a lecture, Technology Director, Bradford Bookser,
is to create an eco-friendly environment
but retain up to 80% when they work would be happy to answer your questions
to make Mater Dei a “greener” campus.
with both their minds and their hands. at bbookser@materdeicatholic.org.
MATER DEI CATHOLIC HIGH SCHOOL 5
TEACHER PROFILE
ART TEACHER: DAWN ADAMS
“I love working with the students. I get paid to get dirty and teach
people how to create beautiful things. What could be better than that?”
Art teacher, Dawn Adams, was born figure out being a pediatrician meant In the course of the year she will watch
in Washington, D.C., but raised in I’d be treating some kids who would students fill the rows of shelving that
Montana. Her love of art started in be sick and dying. That was more than line her large classroom.
elementary school when she went to the I could’ve handled. Those kids and
Western Heritage Cultural Center, in parents would’ve needed someone When asked whether she makes her
Billings, MT, for the first time. stronger than me for that.” own art at home, she speaks about
her family, husband, Travis, and two
“The art and textiles of the Native With her vibrant personality and children, Aidan and Olivia. Olivia is a
Americans fascinated me,” she recalls passion for her work, Mrs. Adams freshman this year at Mater Dei.
of the center, which is an affiliate of the seems suited to be an art teacher. In the
Smithsonian Institution. classroom, she is strong and confident “While my children are still at home,
as she walks from table to table guiding time for my own art is limited. When
Native American pottery is an art her students and encouraging them. they are grown, I’ll have time to focus
form with at least a 7500 year history She plays music during class to help on it more. For right now I just get
in the Americas. Pottery is a form of their creativity flow. excited to teach.”
clay that has been heated to create
a ceramic item. Not surprisingly,
ceramics is the specialty Mrs. Adams
teaches at Mater Dei.
What may surprise her students,
however, is that Mrs. Adams nearly
became a doctor. In fact, she went to
college with that intention.
“I originally wanted to practice
medicine and become a pediatrician.
I was studying at Montana State
University, but it didn’t take me long to
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JOY: THIS YEAR’S THEME OF CAMPUS MINISTRY
“Often in the liturgy we hear an black tee shirts emblazoned with the The “joy” you will see this year on
invitation to rejoice, to be happy. Why? scripture “The Joy of The Lord is Your Mater Dei’s campus will be one with a
Because the Lord is near.” Pope Francis Strength.” (Nehemiah 8:10), they are strong spiritual focus on a life in Christ.
spoke to the faithful gathered in St. likely campus ministers representing In the first retreat of the year, this
Peter’s Square on the third Sunday of their commitment to this message. August, incoming juniors were trained
Advent. to be sacristans and learned about the
“The Christian message is Mass. Incoming seniors reviewed their
“Last year a student expressed to me called “gospel,” that is “glad retreat training and prepared to run the
the desire to have more joyfulness tidings,” an announcement of freshmen orientation.
when sharing the word of God during
our ministry.” Campus Minister Chris
joy for the whole people. The Just as Jesus’ disciples were asked to
Schnitzius said in a speech to faculty Church is not a refuge for go out and spread the Good News that
and staff this August, “It made me really sad people, the Church is a Jesus taught them, student ministers are
pause for a moment. I had to reflect on house of joy!” Pope Francis asked to do the same. They must have
whether we were being joyful enough the strength to go out and share the
when sharing our message.” “Christian joy is not like having fun, joy of God’s love, which is not always
which is good,” Pope Francis explained. an easy thing to do. Campus ministry
As he reflected, he realized there “If we want to have fun all the time, in students are living witnesses of their
couldn’t be a more important theme for the end it becomes shallow, superficial, faith. They are always ready to lend a
the 2014/2015 school year than “joy”. and also leads us to that state where we hand to those in need, with love, rather
This year if you see students wearing lack Christian wisdom.” than judgment.
MATER DEI CATHOLIC HIGH SCHOOL 7
AP Scholar Awards:
ACADEMIC HONORS
* AP Scholar
Scored 3 or higher on three or more AP Exams
† AP Scholar with Honor:
First Honors - Grade Point Average of 3.8 and above Averaged at least 3.25 on all AP Exams
‡ AP Scholar With Distinction
Averaged at least 3.5 on all AP Exams
SENIORS
Jennifer Collins‡ Ya Ling Cara Parrella* Joyce Anne Samson‡
Christopher Conner‡ Rosa Lopez Samuel Rieta* Dayan Tassinari
Diego Davila‡ Fernanda Lopez-Tolsa- Yoav Rosenberg† Julia Thackrey
Alexia De Loera* Valenzuela† Nikka Roanne Salazar Christian Valdez†
Brianne Go Sergio Medina Secilia Salem* Brandon Zora
JUNIORS
Immran Arnautovic Hochi Alonso Garcia Ballesteros Dominique Lozano Ivanna Quiceno*
Christopher Braden Mary Rose Gonzales Nicole Madrazo Karina Quiroz
Amylene Cabrera Luis Gonzalez-Flores Brandon Mamou James Ricketts
Michael Cain* Madelyn Healy Estefania Martinez Sally Russell
Monica Cooper Phuong(Jasmine) Ho Michelle Miranda Esteban San Roman
Estefania Corona Margaret Holscher Fabian Navarro Kristine Joy Sellona*
Susan Shoemaker†
Franco Faucher Mallory Huston Patricia-Anne Oquendo
Andrea Stonehouse
Luis Foglio Matthew Ireland Hannah Otte
Alfonso Valencia
Jose Garcia Trent Lilley* Cintia Quan Kiu Kuang
Yang(Bessie) Yang
SOPHOMORES
Carlos Alcocer Diana De La Toba Ana Paola Mata Zetina Eric Rodriguez
Anamaria Ancheta Alejandra Felix Campos Matthew Sam Mejia Kayla San Pedro
Elia Astiazaran Madeline Friedrich Maxwell Montes Margarita Sanz
Danielle Jessica Bongulto Maria Galvez Kiersten Morales Stephanie Schaffer
Steven Bradley Maribel Garcia Mario Pena Alexandra Scott
Jordan Brasfield Daniela Guerra Rica Isabelle Perez Marina Taitano
Olimpia Veytia
Nicholas Caruana Jeffrey Jovellano Fausto Polanco
Ana Vildosola
Joseph Chiappe Lauren Maalouf Gabriela Quevedo
Tristan Wesson
Valeria Corral Mary Machniak Fernanda Rebollar
FRESHMEN
Ana Alcantar Emilly Contreras Paola Garcia-Carrera Fernanda Lutteroth
Ana Astiazaran David Cooper Javier Gomez Claire McNamara
Mary Bailey Sergio Cuadra Brighid Healy Roy Emmanuel Medina
Hazel Barajas Tayra Curumilla Amorette Hernandez Malia Noble
Ezekiel Campos Myles Domingo Chelsie Hernandez Ashlyn O’Hara
Eduardo Charvel Jorge Escasan Jenna Kruse Madelyn Tassiello
Sergio Villafranco
Bethany Colgrove Cassandra Esparza Kevin Li Zhang
Juan Pablo Villegas
8 CRUSADER CONNECTION - FALL 2014Cast (top row L-R): Phillip Cuesta, Kazi Baker, Carlos Landeros, Allison Malunes, Mallory Huston, Madeline Friedrich, Daisy Powell, Carlos Cortés,
Karina Curumilla, Kirsten Galon, Sara Litke. (Center L-R) Alexandra Rodarte, Martina López, Cassie Esparza, Andrew Almazan
Spring ‘14 Production: Dividing the Estate
Considered to be one of Broadway’s The plot takes place in the fictitious
best, Horton Foote’s production, town of Harrison, Texas where the
Dividing the Estate, has managed to awe Gordons have been established for
audiences worldwide. Nominated for a well over a century. The audience is
Tony Award in 2009, it tells the story of taken through the hardships that the
the Gordons, a wealthy family in Texas family is facing. After the death of
their oldest family member, Stella, the
that are struggling with their finances.
family loses grasp on their assets and Intermission entertainment :
find themselves facing bankruptcy. Chris Braden, Amy Cabrera, Marcello Samartano
Headed by Mrs. Rebecca Brown, this
Fortunately for the Gordons, Son Thanks to the incredible cooperation
student production was staged at
manages to bring order back to his in the Mater Dei community and to its
Mater Dei’s Kassebaum Theatre on
struggling family and manages to flawless facilities, students produced a
April 4-5, 2014.
restore some of their financial power. successful show enjoyed by all.
Fall Production
The Drama Club is currently
preparing for their next play,
Beyond the Fourth Wall--
written and directed by Student
Playwright, Margaret “Maggie”
Holscher.
The production will be shown
on October 17-18, 2014.
Hope to see you there!
MATER DEI CATHOLIC HIGH SCHOOL 9Faculty and Staff Alumni
We have a dedicated team of faculty and staff, but none more committed than former Marian Catholic alumni who continue
showing their Crusader pride by working for Mater Dei today. In addition to Principal George Milke, we have nine such
faculty/staff on campus that we want to acknowledge for their loyalty, as well as the spouse of one alumni. Go Crusaders!
Karen Chudy ‘68 Sherry Kelleher ‘69 Peter Wraith ‘73 -
Married to Tricia (Wahlroos) Wraith ’73
Rocio (Gonzalez) Hodges ‘81 Monica (Gonzalez) Alvarez ‘83 Greg Smyth ‘89
Karen Nerat ‘89 Domonic Cruz ’98 Erin (Day) Link‘01
Married to Monique (Leon) Cruz ’98
Honorable Mention:
Congratulations
on your Retirement
Thank you
for your service to
Marian/Mater Dei
PAT MCGREGOR SYLVIA TORREZ
Terri Day - Married to Gordon Day ‘74
10 CRUSADER CONNECTION - FALL 2014CRUSADER SPIRIT
GEORGE MILKE ‘72
PRINCIPAL & ALUMNI
George Milke’S dedication to Mater Dei
goes far beyond his role as Principal
“I’ve been a Crusader for 35 years. I “We are small enough that for swim and water polo, as well as for
was class of ’72 at Marian High. I met we have many faculty and use by Mater Dei’s Science Academy,
my lovely wife, Jeanine, in high school, staff looking out for each for experiments and events such as their
(Marian, class of ’73), and both of our Annual Cardboard Boat Regatta.
student. Wherever they
sons, Scott and Matt, were Crusaders.
In fact, my youngest son, Matt, went to
want to be in four years, we
Marian for three years but completed
can help them get there, no
his senior year and graduated on the matter how big the goal.”
new Mater Dei campus in 2008.” “Our students can’t skate by like they
An imposing figure at 6’5” tall, Mr. might in other schools. We have
Milke’s demeanor is usually one of being support for them, even support for
a no-nonsense leader, but his leadership their parents, so that every student who
style comes from the fact that he doesn’t comes through our doors can think
just see Mater Dei as a school. about and reach goals for themselves
that they might not have had before.”
“It’s my family,” he says with a chuckle
and a shrug. “It’s always been a part of Mr. Milke was an athlete while at
my life. I’ve had opportunities to leave Marian, playing baseball, football and
and move on to do other things, but I basketball. Today he is just as proud of
feel like this is my vocation. The good how many sports teams can be found on
Mater Dei’s campus. There are twenty “What makes this school special is that
Lord has kept me here at this wonderful we provide a quality Catholic education,
place, and it is an honor and a privilege.” sports and cheer teams at the school,
that perform at the highest levels of a safe and secure environment, a sense
local, regional, and state contests. He of belonging. Our motto is that Mater
Mr. Milke’s job as Principal is not
can be found, all year long, on the Dei is “A Place for Everyone”. We are
an easy one. With over 700 students
field, in the theater, or in the bleachers, here for support and for encouragement
enrolled, and nearly 100% of students
watching and lending his support. and we do that on a personal level. It’s
accepted to college after graduation, his
not just the coaches, it’s not just the
standards are high, and his expectations
The school also has top-tier athletic teachers, or the counselors, or even the
for himself, for the faculty, and for the
facilities, and is one of the few high administration. It is a team effort, and
students are even higher.
schools in the area with a dedicated pool that makes me very, very proud.”
MATER DEI CATHOLIC HIGH SCHOOL 11THE ACADEMY OF SCIENCE AT MATER DEI
LEARNING THROUGH REAL WORLD EXPERIENCE
ACADEMY OF SCIENCE STUDENTS STUDY
GEOSPATIAL SCIENCE THROUGH ANIMAL BEHAVIOR
It is nine o’clock on an overcast The sun is sporadically peeking out from Till, who has developed a program unlike
September morning and seventeen behind the clouds, offering the hope that any other in San Diego County. It is rare
Mater Dei Science Academy students underwater visibility will be good as they to find a high school that offers students
stand in snorkel gear, perched on the dive in, ready to hunt. unparalleled opportunities to swim with
edge of the ocean. They listen intently “We’re tracking leopard sharks,” says leopard sharks, learn biogeochemistry
to their instructor who is talking to them student, Andrea Stonehouse. “How they involved in setting up a habitat for
about their safety before they dive into travel and their environment.“ homeless octopi, and about the complex
an area known for shark activity. mathematics and astronomy that sailors
“Because it’s hurricane season in other used to navigate around the world in the
Director, Dr. Suzanne Till, is suited places,” adds student, Sebastian Rice, 1700s, all while learning to perform well
up beside them. “If they’re a Science “the sharks travel to find coves where the in rigorous academic testing.
Academy student, they’ll be in the water is calm and warm and they use it as
water,” she says. “In this area it is vital a sanctuary.” “Project-based learning (PBL) is great,”
that they study this way, especially living Till says. “Obviously, we do a lot of hands-
The students from Mater Dei Academy of on research. Besides PBL, the academic
in San Diego, where many new jobs will Science are well spoken and eager to talk
involve ocean and water science and testing and scientific writing we teach
about their scientific research. They are allow our students to advance in college
technologies.” passionate about their studies, as is Dr. and in a career in science.”
Leopard sharks are native to the Pacific Coast of North Geospatial Science: Students are learning how different
America. Each year they migrate thousands of miles species migrate hundreds and thousands of miles, and how
between the Oregon coast and Southern California. It they navigate. Students also learn how humans navigate
is still a mystery why they migrate, and are studied by by learning the mathematics and geometry of location, and
the Scripps Institute of Oceanography. geospatial technologies utilized for navigation such as GPS.RENOWNED SCIENTIST
INSPIRES STUDENTS
Dr. Guillermo Calero, a molecular
biologist and assistant professor with
the Department of Structural Biology at
the University of Pittsburgh, spoke with
Mater Dei’s Science Academy students
Photo: University of Pittsburgh
on August 19th, on his way to guest
lecture at Stanford. “My next goal is to take what Dr. Calero
spoke about and put it into context
A huge part of the biochemistry for our students.” Science Academy
world is to understand the structures teacher, Christine Melton said. “Now
(mostly proteins) that exist in living that they understand organelles they
organisms, and how they work. A can begin to understand how they
protein crystallographer in the field of make proteins.”
Structural Biology, Dr. Calero spoke to
the students about RNA Polymerase, Dr. Calero did an excellent job of talking
the protein that decodes DNA to to the students about where to start in
messenger RNA, (mRNA). The lecture the field of science research, and how
was eye opening to the Science to get a foot in the door at a laboratory.
Academy students, who realized how The students left the lecture class
dedicated they would need to be to excited to talk about internships in their
advance in the field of science. fields of interest.
BLUE STEM
“The Science Academy focuses on Science, the Chula Vista Living Coast Discovery
Technology, Engineering and Mathematics, Center, MDCHS Science Academy student
but,” Dr. Till says, “I feel we have a special interns worked with aquaculture experts
niche in what we call Blue STEM. I would to set up a tank to create a kelp forest
define Blue STEM education as sustainable for a lone Giant Pacific Octopus who
science-based ocean and water curriculum needed a home. The tank (and octopus)
through project based learning.” can currently be seen at the Living Coast
Academy students partner with businesses Discovery Center, 1000 Gunpowder Point
and organizations in the county, giving Drive, Chula Vista, CA 91910.
them the opportunity to work with Students who want to be a part of Mater
groups like the University of San Diego Dei’s Academy of Science have to earn
Department of Environmental and Ocean their spot. Freshmen must receive a B or
Sciences, the Hubbs-SeaWorld Research above in both of their first semester math
Institute, the National Weather Service, and science classes at Mater Dei, must
San Diego Maritime Museum, Chula Vista have completed Algebra 1, and need to
Living Coast Discovery Center, and San have a minimum 3.0 GPA.
Diego State’s Coastal Marine Institute and “We have the resources and opportunities
Center for Earth Systems and Analysis to give students the best science-based
Research. The goal of these partnerships is education they can get in the region. They
to teach science, technology, engineering study Newtonian Physics and aeronautical
and mathematics (STEM), while fostering a engineering by learning how a sail works. are now building a weather station, and
culture of innovation based on leadership, They learn about buoyancy and boat using geospatial technologies to better
social justice and serving our global design through our annual Cardboard understand climate change and the El Nino
community. Boat Race Competition. They operate an Phenomena. They do media technology
Last year through a partnership with aquaculture fisheries system through “the and science filmmaking. No one else does
the SDSU Coastal Marine Institute and Sea Bass in the Classroom” program. They Blue STEM at the level we do.”Sports Highlights
SOFTBALL
Congratulations, Lady Crusaders!
When speaking about champions, Their Honorary Player Program has
Mater Dei’s Lady Crusaders Softball made news recently for allowing
team leads the pack. Even with a girls with physical limitations, who
move from Division IV to Division might not otherwise be able to play,
II, the team clinched the title again to be honorary members of Mater
this year. Dei’s softball team. Coach Mike
With five CIF championship titles in Centrullo started the program with
five straight years, not many schools the hope that a child could have a
in San Diego can boast such a record, new experience and that players on
especially with a group of athletes the team would learn that being a
that can be called champions not just champion is something that goes
on the field, but off as well. beyond athletics.
BOYS BASKETBALL
Mater Dei finds itself with a fresh, new team
With most of last year’s starters now at college
Reigning Division II champs, year’s team is just as good. “A lot
the Mater Dei Crusader Boys of people will doubt us because we
Basketball team put up well over are so young, but we are going to
1600 points last season. Thanks prove them wrong.”
to a team that exemplified what
If anyone would know about
it means to be successful, under
overcoming skepticism it would
the dynamic leadership of coach,
be Mr. Hands himself who, as last
Kenny Caesar.
year’s freshman prodigy, has shown
This year, the only remaining that age isn’t always an indicator
starting player is Jaylen Hands, of talent. Already training and
who was one of last year’s best bonding as a team, before their
players.
season has even started, this year’s Last year’s star players now at college (Back row L-R): Philip
Despite being the team’s youngest players are eager to get on the court Labuguen, Sebastian Kelley, Israel Seales, Spencer Vering, Jonathan
starter, he is positive that this and earn their place in the league. Dutra. (Center L-R): Robert Harris, Iman Chatman.
Jaylen Hands: Mater Dei’s Point Guard
Jaylen Hands started playing basketball at the being on the court, but I’m also getting a good
age of two. “My dad was a great basketball education. That’s important because I’d like
player and taught me to play when I was to study business when I go to college. Even
really little.” though my dream is to play in the NBA, I like
the idea of having a business too.”
His father created a youth basketball team,
a traveling league that Jaylen played with for Jaylen stresses that he wants to be known for
several years. Later, he would make his way into more than basketball. “I don’t want to take for
the San Diego Ballers, a local youth basketball granted what I have here at Mater Dei. I’m
club. Yet his love for the sport doesn’t distract learning a lot and know it will help me in the
him from having other goals. “I’m known for future and when I get to college.”
14 CRUSADER CONNECTION - FALL 2014Congratulations to the Class of 2014
Grad Profiles ‘14
Each year we ask our graduating seniors to give us feedback as to how their time at Mater Dei has prepared them for moving
on to college and to becoming independent adults. We’ve chosen the insights of 17 diverse graduates to share with you.
Alonso Alzua Joyce Samson
Pennsylvania State University University of California, Los Angeles
Alonso came to MDCHS from Joyce was a student at St. Michael’s
Colegio Reina Isabel in Tijuana. Academy in San Diego before
He is currently a freshman at Penn MDCHS. At graduation she was a
State, majoring in both Petroleum Commencement Co-Salutatorian.
Engineering, and Energy Business Now a freshman at UCLA, she
and Finance. An excellent received multiple scholarships,
student and athlete, he received choosing to use the academic
multiple scholarships, including a scholarship from UCLA, and the
Commonwealth Scholarship, and San Diego Foundation Qualcomm
a Housing Award from Penn State. scholarship she received.
Alonso showed his commitment Joyce was the editor-in-chief
to success while he was on for Mater Dei’s award-winning
campus. A popular athlete, he yearbook. She was the founder
played varsity sports, including Football, Wrestling and Track and and president of the Book Club,
Field. He also helped with fund raisers and blanket drives, and was Treasurer for the Science Academy, a software engineer for the
Robotics Club, an Ambassador for Christ, captain of the Academic
Homecoming King in his senior year.
League, and a member of both the CFS, and the NHS.
“Mater Dei has shaped me into a well-rounded individual. This
“Mater Dei, mother of God, raised me in Christ, in the womb of a
school has inspired me to become somebody who will go out and
beautiful campus. I am now ready to move on to do a Chemistry
change the world. I plan to do a double major in college, and when
major at UCLA, with a minor in English. I want to focus on science
I graduate as an Energy Engineer I know I will be able to contribute
research and science writing, ultimately having a career doing
to the world.”
Biomedical Chemistry Research.”
Secilia Salem Samuel Rieta
University of California, San Diego Texas A&M University
Secilia was a student at Santa Sophia Samuel came to Mater Dei from
Academy in Spring Valley before St. Didacus Parish School. He is
MDCHS. She was the Commencement now a freshman at Texas A&M
Valdedictorian. She is attending UCSD, University at Galveston.
where she is studying Physiology and
Neuroscience. “Mater Dei provides the “My goal is to become an
perfect foundation to form yourself as a archaeologist with focus on the
well-rounded and cultured individual. I ocean. I’d love to work and travel
am truly blessed to have spent my four around the world.”
years here and I encourage any person He received an honor scholarship
who seeks self-improvement and to Texas A&M, and an Italian
achievement to attend.” Catholic Federation scholarship.
Secilia was awarded the Soroptimist Violet Richardson Award, which He will be starting Maritime
honors girls who are making a difference through volunteer service, Studies with a focus on Nautical Archaeology, and a minor in Diving.
the Salute to Education Scholarship awarded through San Diego An avid swimmer, Samuel did four years of Varsity Swim for Mater
County Ford Dealers, and a Veterans of Foreign Wars Scholarship. Dei, where he served as Swim Captain.
Secilia was a member of the Science Academy, Campus Ministry, He also did three years of Varsity Water Polo, served on the Yearbook
Ambassadors for Christ, NHS, CFS, was Vice President of the ASB, Committee, worked with the Campus Ministry and the Ambassadors
served with the Pro-Life Club, as well as assisted with her own for Christ, and was a member of the Asian Pacific Islander Club, the
organization, the San Diego Iraqi Refugee Assistance Program. NHS, and the CFS.
16 CRUSADER CONNECTION - FALL 2014Grad Profiles ‘14
Brianne Go Cara Parrella
University of California, San Diego George Washington University
Brianne came to Mater Dei from Cara went to our Lady of Grace,
Holy Family School in San Diego. in El Cajon, before Mater Dei.
Currently she is a freshman Cara had her choice of multiple
studying Biology at the University scholarships: the USD Dean’s
of California, San Diego. and Trustee Scholarships, and
American University’s Presidential
“Mater Dei has truly shaped me
Scholarship, but ultimately she
into the person that I am today.
chose the George Washington
These four years have provided
University (GWU) Presidential
me with many opportunities to
Scholarship. She is now a freshman
grow. I have the goal of becoming
at The Elliott School of International
a Forensic Scientist and I know I
Affairs at GWU. Her goal is to
can achieve that goal.”
become a US Foreign Service officer serving abroad.
While at Mater Dei, Brianne
An excellent and active student at Mater Dei, Cara participated in
participated in NHS, the CFS, Varsity Girls Volleyball as both Captain
Volleyball, Varsity Golf, NHS, the CFS, Campus Ministry, Ambassadors
and Libero, Asian Pacific Islander Club (APIC), Choir, WASC, Campus
For Christ, the Pro-Life Club, and the Yearbook.
Ministry, as well as both Yearbook and ASB during her junior and
senior year. “Mater Dei provided me with constructive opportunities to positively
change my life. The symbiotic relationship we had involved a
“Thanks to my time at Mater Dei, I’ve become a person I am proud
continuous exchange of dedication, love, and hard work. I will forever
of. It has also blessed me with many people and memories that I will
be grateful to God for blessing me with the treasure of Mater Dei
forever hold in my heart.”
Catholic.”.
Matthew Habana Gerardo Pedroza
University of California, Irvine San Diego State University
Matthew came from St. Michael’s Gerardo attended La Mesa Middle
Academy in San Diego to Mater
School before arriving at MDCHS.
Dei. He is currently a freshman at
He was a dedicated Varsity Soccer
the University of California, Irvine,
player for all four years, he
where he received a scholarship.
He is studying Biology and participated in Campus Ministry
minoring in Psychology. during his junior and senior year,
and he was a member of the CFS.
Matthew was the President of the
ASB, a member of the Asian Pacific- This year he is attending San Diego
Islander Club, sang in the school State University, as a part of the
Choir, played Boy’s Volleyball, as Educational Opportunity Program
well as worked with Mater Dei TV (EOP). EOP is an admissions
(MDTV), WASC, Campus Ministry, program that follows accepted
Ambassadors for Christ, NHS, and CFS. students throughout their undergraduate education to assist them
“I want to have a career that involves understanding and helping in succeeding in receiving their college degrees.
people’s minds and thoughts. Mater Dei gave me the tools I needed
“I am majoring in Kinesiology at San Diego State. My goal is to one
to have a great high school experience. Amidst all the serenity and
day become a sports physician.”
chaos, I was able to begin my lifelong journey of discovering myself.
Thanks, Mater Dei.”
Abbreviations: NHS: National Honor Society; CSF: California Scholarship Federation; ASB: Associated Student Body.
MATER DEI CATHOLIC HIGH SCHOOL 17Grad Profiles ‘14
Lindsey Finch Jennifer Collins
Franciscan University Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute
Lindsey was a student at St. Kieran Jennifer went to our Lady of Grace, in
Catholic School in El Cajon before El Cajon, before becoming a student
coming to Mater Dei. She is now at Mater Dei. At graduation she was
attending Franciscan University of a Commencement Co-Salutatorian.
Steubenville, where she received She is currently attending Rensselaer
an academic scholarship and is
Polytechnic Institute (RPI), in New
working toward a double major
York, America’s oldest technological
in Business Management and
Theology. research university, where she
received both a Presidential
“Mater Dei has given me many Scholarship of $20,000 per year, and
opportunities to grow in my faith
a Leadership Scholarship of $12,000
and find myself as a person,”
per year.
Lindsey said. “My teachers and
fellow classmates have inspired Jennifer is planning on doing a challenging double major of Nuclear
me to be the best I can be, to follow my dreams, and to never give Engineering and Physics. She hopes to become a U.S. Navy officer
up! After I receive my education, I would love to become a mom and work as a nuclear physicist for the military. While at Mater Dei
and have children, as well as continue the tradition of working for she was committed to being involved, participating with the Campus
my family’s business.”
Ministry, Ambassadors for Christ, NHS, CFS, as well as Varsity Cross-
An athlete and scholar, Lindsey took advantage of the many Country, and Varsity Track Field.
opportunities she had here on campus. She played many Varsity
sports (Softball, Volleyball, Golf, Soccer, and Water Polo), and “Mater Dei has become the best choice I have ever made, because it
participated with the Campus Ministry, Ambassadors for Christ, shaped me into a strong, religious person who loves myself, others,
NHS, and CFS. and God. I love everyone I met here and appreciate the opportunities
Mater Dei has offered me.”
Brandon Zora Alexia de Loera
San Diego State University University of San Diego
Brandon attended St. Pius X in Alexia attended Sacred Heart
Chula Vista before coming to Mater Parish School in Coronado
Dei. He is currently a freshman before coming to Mater Dei.
at San Diego State University She is attending the University
where he’s doing a double major of San Diego this year, thanks
of Accounting and Statistics with to a scholarship from the
Actuarial Science. ALSAM Foundation, and a grant
from USD. She will be studying
“I plan on getting my education
Chemistry with the plan of
to become a CPA and an actuary
one day becoming a Scientific
one day. With these two, I hope to
Researcher for a university.
become a CFO for a company.”
“Mater Dei has helped me to
An athlete and a scholar, Brandon
become the young woman I am today. It provided me with countless
played Basketball, Volleyball, did Track and Field, worked on the
opportunities and experiences, as well as friendships I will never
Yearbook, did Campus Ministry, and participated in both the NHS
forget. Thank you Mater Dei.”
and the CFS while a student at Mater Dei.
Alexia was an extremely active student on campus. Her extracurricular
“I am very happy to have been in such a close family here at Mater
activities included Varsity Volleyball, Varsity Golf, NHS and the CFS,
Dei. It truly shaped me into a well-rounded student. Here I picked
Campus Ministry, Ambassadors For Christ, ASB, Senior Class Vice
up the values of faith and honesty that I will hold on to for the rest
President, Pro-Life Club, Yearbook, And The Science Academy.
of my life.”
18 CRUSADER CONNECTION - FALL 2014Christopher Conner Christian Valdez
University of Pennsylvania University of California, Los Angeles
Christopher came from Eastlake Christian went to Our Lady’s School
Middle School in Chula Vista. He is in San Diego before coming to
currently attending the University Mater Dei. This year he is attending
of Pennsylvania, where he will be UCLA and will be majoring in
studying Mathematical Economics. Psychology.
Christopher wants to become an “Mater Dei has allowed me to
Economist after graduating from improve myself academically,
college. An active member of spiritually and athletically. After my
ASB starting in sophomore year, four years here I believe I’ve come
Christopher was the Executive out the best, most well-rounded
Secretary his senior year at MDCHS. student I could be. I plan on
He was also president of the Ecology becoming a psychiatrist and using
Club and was a member of the NHS my degree to help the community.”
and the CFS. “Mater Dei was a great experience. I made a lot of friends, Christian was active on campus during his time at Mater Dei
was really challenged academically, and overall just had a good time.” participating in Soccer, French Club, NHS, Book Club, Ecology Club,
and the CFS.
Yoav Rosenberg Fernanda López-Tolsa Valenzuela
California Polytechnic State University University of San Diego
Yoav was a student at Instituto Fernanda came to MDCHS
Cumbres de Tijuana before coming from Colegio Reina Isabel in
to MDCHS. He was awarded Tijuana. She is continuing her
Presidential Scholarship for Embry education at the University of
Riddle, but ultimately decided to San Diego, where she received
become a student at California a Presidential Scholarship, to
Polytechnic State University, San
study Political Science and
Luis Obispo where he is currently
International Relations. At
studying Aerospace Engineering.
Mater Dei, she was a Campus
Yoav was in Swimming from 9th Minister, a member of NHS and
to 12th grades and played Water
CFS, and was the President of
Polo for two years, was a member
the French Club.
of the Robotics Club, and participated in both NHS and CFS. “I am
grateful to Mater Dei for giving me the opportunity to study and “Mater Dei has helped me to discover who I am and what my purpose
do everything I want to do. My goal is to become an engineer for in life is. I will be going to Paris to perfect my speaking skills this year.
Lockheed Martin or Northrop Grumman. I will always remember My goal is to become a lawyer and one day a United Nations delegate.
MDCHS as the place where I grew and became myself.” By relying on Christ, I’ve become the best student and person I can be.
I thank Mater Dei for giving me the strength to be myself.”
Julia Thackrey
University of California, Berkeley
Julia Thackrey attended All Hallows Academy, in La ASB Senior Class President, ASB Commissioner Of Pep
Jolla before coming to Mater Dei. She is currently Rallies, was part of The Science Academy, was the
a freshman at the University of California, Berkeley Book Club cofounder, worked with Campus Ministry,
where she plans on studying Molecular and Cell Ambassadors For Christ, was a Physiology Intern At
Biology with an emphasis on Immunology and USD, an Intern At UCSD, and a Figure Skating Coach.
Pathogenesis. “My goal is to one day become an Immunologist and
Julia received a scholarship for full tuition and housing missionary doctor. Mater Dei Catholic has not only
to UC Berkeley and was awarded a Theo and Evelyn prepared me for the next academic step in my life, but
Yakel Scholarship, and a special RESDC Community has endowed my heart with values of compassionate
Service Award. While a student at Mater Dei, She service and faith that I will need to have for my college
was involved in Varsity Cheer, Track And Field, was career and the rest of my life.”
MATER DEI CATHOLIC HIGH SCHOOL 19Annual Report 2013-14
Revenue
0.1% 1.7%
10.2%
0.6%
1.4%
7.1%
78.9%
TUITION 7,003,592
OTHER FEES 633,349
AUXILIARY SERVICES 120,019
ATHLETICS 48,859
DEVELOPMENT & FUNDRAISING 907,544
INVESTMENTS 11,757
FACILITIES LEASING 145,868
TOTAL REVENUE $ 8,870,988
THE PER STUDENT GAP (@ 661 STUDENTS) $ 1,773
THE GAP BETWEEN TUITION & FEES INCOME AND TOTAL EXPENSES $ 1,171,689
TUITION & FEES COVER 87% OF EXPENSES
20 CRUSADER CONNECTION - FALL 2014Annual Report 2013-14
Expenses
0.4%
23.1%
5.1%
0.5%
3.4%
1.1%
59.1%
7.3%
SALARIES & BENEFITS 5,206,851
ADMIN/STUDENT/PTG/RECRUITING/MISC. 642,941
EDUCATIONAL MATERIALS & RESOURCES 97,057
ATHLETICS 300,346
AUXILIARY SERVICES 42,046
DEVELOPMENT 449,564
PLANT OPERATIONS/MAINTENANCE 2,038,904
DEBT SERVICE 30,921
TOTAL EXPENSE $ 8,808,630
STUDENTS APPROVED FOR TUITION ASSISTANCE 305
TOTAL TUITION ASSISTANCE GRANTED $1,512,329
AVERAGE PER STUDENT AWARD $4,958
MATER DEI CATHOLIC HIGH SCHOOL 21Annual Report 2013-14
Honor Roll of Donors
FOUNDERS BLUE & GOLD CLUB CRUSADER CLUB Marla Healy
Roman Catholic Diocese of San Diego donations of $400 to $999 donations of $100 to $399 Stephen & Judie Heineman
ALSAM Foundation Fidel & Imelda Almazan A & M Team Sales Margarita Hernandez
HERITAGE SOCIETY Manuel Banales ABC Charter Services, LLC Rogelio & Vianell Herrera
donations of $5,000+ Mario & Josephine Battaglia Ace Parking Management, Inc. Abraham & Maricruz Herrera
ALSAM Foundation David & Elizabeth Bracamonte Dawn Adams John Hoban
Mark G. LaRiviere Shannon & Cynthia Bradley Harold & Monica Andreoli Rocio ‘81 & John Hodges
Michael Mayer Reverend Robert Brocato ‘69 Cresencia & Alberto Angeles Alden & Margaret Holmes
Newton’s Foundation Sophomore Anonymous Carlos & Mary Jimenez
Richard & Mary Cain
Sacred Heart Catholic Church Jody Balestrieri Scott & Bernadette Kacijancic
Arthur Calvert Sr
Jason Scott ‘93 Cynthia Barman Scott & Norma Keller
Gregory & Gloria Caruana Robert & Dena Beaudine Jeffrey & Sara Kruse
Stephen & Mary Birch Foundation, Inc. Margaret & Salvatore Chiappe
Ronald & Betsy Vernetti Big O Tires John & Maricela Lettieri
Class of 1973 Ricardo & Myrnalicia Bozada David & Elisa Licht
PRESIDENT’S SOCIETY Glenn & Marites Domingo Corraine A. Brindley LLB Concepts, Inc/Aqua Clean
donations of $1,000 to $4,999 William & Joellyn Gallmann Linda Bugelli Car Wash
Ascension Catholic Parish James & Katherine Gillcrist Joaquin & Lisa Campos Pascual & Lucila Lopez
Anonymous Luis & Laura Gonzalez Alejandra Carranza ‘89 Jorge & Maria Lutteroth
Robert H. Baker Ramon Gonzalez Arturo & Nancy Carrillo Victor & Colleen Maalouf
Andrew & Amy Balelo Reny & Belina Hernandez Joseph & Eileen Carton Richard & Monica Macie
Thomas C. Beecher Jeffrey & Tina Huston Paul & Alexandria Cassani Julio & Jeannette Magana
Steven & Sue Boudreau John & Marianne Joyner Gerarda ‘82 & Marbel Castaneda Paul S. Magaudda
Lucila & Juan Briz Ruth Judge Benjamin & Martha Castorena Celeste ‘81 & Josh Malunes
Broadway Coin & Stamp Exchange Brian & Monica Keyes Luis & Maritza Cerna Mike Marchesano
Rebecca & Kevin Brown Paul & Vivien Lim Robert & Irma Colgrove Roberto & Ma. Teresa Marcos
Brown Paper Tickets, LLC Lane & Gaby Litke Andres & Amanda Cuevas Martinez Supply
David & Diane Canedo Dean & Mary Manderson Alisa Custodio Vincent Martinrez
Church of St. Theresa of the Infant Jesus Patricia McGregor Jesus & Flor Delgadillo John Mattos III
Community of the Holy Spirit Barbara ‘73 & Wade McKnight Des-Case Gary May
Anthony & Lillian Cordova Teresa A. Pappas ‘73 Jessica Codallos Salvador & Rubelita Medina
James & Sharon Duckham Richard & Joy Parrella Rosario Diaz Emmanuel & Gilda Mejia
Irving & Liza Galon Dolores M. Robertson DMK Construction Miguel & Maribel Mendoza
William & Elizabeth Gerken Hector & Marisol Duran Dennis Mikulanis
Antonio & Elma Rodriguez
Marie Hamilton Evan & Karla Duran George ‘72 & Jeanine ‘73 Milke
Salvador & Margarita Rodriguez
Hugh & Hazel Darling Foundation Enrique & Cinthya Esparza Ines Mondragon
Jesus ‘69 & Teresa Rodriguez George & Claudine Espinosa Nelnet Business Solutions, Inc
Kings Printing Dennis & Fay Ryan
Robert & Gerriss Klant Douglas & Leticia Faucher (FACTS)
Saint Gregory the Great Catholic Church Thomas ‘82 & Andrea Finch Henry & Marillyn Ng
Emil & Rose Krejci
Roberto & Alma Lopez Viola Sanchez ‘81 Steven & Karen Freitas Terry & Lisa O’Rourke
William ‘82 & Teressa Lyons Robert & Terri Sartor Robert & Lydia Friedrich Steven ‘79 & Evette Otte
Javier & Olga Macklis Martin & Glenda Sesteaga Gabriela & Keith Fulton Justo & Stella Pardo
William G. Mooney Sign and Press Carlos & Collette Galvez Michael Parisi ‘70
James Moran ‘68 Samuel & Patricia Stahl Frank Garcia Gabriel & Mercedes Peralta
Walter H. Otte St. Rose of Lima School Allen ‘77 & Wendy ‘75 Gates Jose & Maria Perez
Peter & Mary Ellen Ferrantelli State Farm Insurance Edward ‘80 & Karina Gates Jane Powell
Glenn & Maria Antonia Quiroga The Immaculata Parish Mary Gillcrist Bones Harris Quesnell ‘64
Sister Servants of the Blessed Sacrament Maria T. Tollefson Bienvenido & Sheila Go Steven & Brenda Ramos
Gregory & Dorothy Smyth Brian & Yamile Torres Margarita Gonzalez RCP Block & Brick, Inc.
St. Therese Catholic Parish Manuel & Mayra Velazquez de Leon Andrew & Elva Gonzalez Gary Reneau
Sycuan Band of the Kumeyaay Nation Wells Fargo Foundation - Educational Ernesto & Elvigia Habana John Rey
Sylvia Torrez Matching Gift Program Ronnie & Ashanti Hands Alejandro & Alma Rocha
YMNET Garrett & Connie Wesson Lillian R. Haskins Enrique & Lourdes Rocha
22 CRUSADER CONNECTION - FALL 2014Annual Report 2013-14
Honor Roll of Donors
Hugo Roji ‘ 88 Terrence Mattis Steven M. Boudreau Tavern & Bowl
Rene & Yolanda Romandia Oscar & Beatriz Mondaca Chula Vista Golf Course Maritime Museum
Ignacio & Sandra Romo Martha S. Ostrander Gila Rut Salon Berry’s Athletic Supply
Ricardo Rosales Edward & Deborah Quigley Nuyo John Klein, PGA Teaching Pro,
Ricardo & Noemi Rosas Omar & Victoria Rebollar Sky Zone Cottonwood GC
Jack & Gloria Rower Edward & Elizabeth Reidy Achiote Restaurant ELiveLife.com
Alejandra Saavedra Jason Rimmer Oggi’s Ron Vernetti
Ileana E. Salazar Mario & Edith Soto Cheesecake Factory North Island Credit Union
Daniel & Yolanda Sanchez Scott Ullsperger Ono’s Cafe Super Cut
Chris Schnitzius Fernando & Anabel Vildosola Panera Bread Aqua Clean Carwash
Sempra Energy Whispering Winds Rubio’s Carl Arellano ‘77
Jorge & Carmen Serrano Peter Wraith ‘73 Islands Restaurant George Milke ‘72
Gregory Smyth ‘89 TEE SPONSORS Anthony’s Fish Grotto Murrietta’s Restaurant
St. Michael’s Catholic Church In Memory of Dr. Estelle Kassebaum Bonita Golf Course
Whispering Winds
Amy Steffen Corpus Christi Parish Julio Viscontti ‘81
Frank Stingo Toogood Family Subway Cottonwood GC
Cohn & Reznick Eastlake Country Club
Judith ‘81& Michael Strauss JM Financial Strategies Restaurants
Jeffrey & Anne Stuart ARAMARK PrimeSports Sports Clips Haircuts
Carlos & Melanie Taitano The Princell Family St. Charles Borromeo Parish Hans & Harry’s Bakery
Target ValleyCrest Landscape Maintenance, Inc. Salt Creek Golf Club Joseph Brunner
Truist ABC Charter Services, LLC (California Fun Rides) Educational Outfitters Adrian Gonzalez
Jose & Kathy Vargas In Memory of Bill Youmans, Class of 1965 Sephora Charlotte Calvert Smith ‘80
Roy & Mary Vasquez The Immaculata Parish Medieval Times
Roy G. Vasquez Aqua Clean Carwash
Carlos & Erika Villegas RCP Block & Brick
Michael & Kellie Vogt A & M Team Sales
Michael Wallgren Prime Sports, Vince Maruca ‘77 Advancement Activities
Mary Anne & Carl Weegar University of California San Diego
Eddie & Mary White Guzman Family 2013 – 2014 School Year
Walt Wilga Grinland Logistics, Memo Gomez ‘92
Kenneth & Lynn Wilson
Gary ‘69 & Carol Youmans Annual Crusade......................... $167,950
GOLF TOURNAMENT SPONSORS
FRIEND Title Sponsor Walkathon
donations of up to $99
Frontera International Inc. Gross: $30,816.............. Net: $28,901
Ramon & Araceli Alcantar
Mary L. Andrews ‘70 Crusader Sponsor
Betty Britschgi Sycuan Band of Kumeyaay Indians Online Auction
Oscar & Elenita Cabrera Gross: $11,752................ Net: $9,121
Karen Chudy ‘68 GOLF GOODIES
Jesse & Maria Contreras Islands Fine Burgers & Drinks Golf Tournament
Laura I. Contreras Educational Outfitters
Gross: $31,767.............. Net: $17,240
Zurisaddi Galvez Aramark Education
Jorge & Marjorie Guevara Designated Grants .................... $644,076
GOLF TOURNAMENT DONATIONS
Michaelangelo D. Habana
Bradford Renaissance Portraits
Scott & Shannon Henderson Dr. Kassebaum Scholarship Balance
P. F. Chang’s Restaurant
Diane S. Ireland 6/30/2014........................... $252,754
Love’s Cupcakes
Ricardo & Darlene Jimenez
Golf Mart
Monica & Jesus Leon-Lopez
Sports Authority
Carlos & Liliana Madrazo
Chili’s Restaurant
Miguel & Sandra Martinez
Capt. and Mrs. W.J. Gerken, USN, RET
Abel & Josefina Mata
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