A Publication for the Community of Providence High School Summer 2012

P i o n e e rConnections

Providence High School YOU BELONG HERE.

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Message From OurHead of School

Dear Friends of Providence High School,

Amazingly enough, another school year has come to a close. As I get older, the days, weeks, months, and years seem to go by faster! This has been a terrific year at Providence High School. It has been one filled with successes, accomplishments, joy, celebrations and pride. There is a wonderful energy around campus, and I am proud to be a part of this community!

A theme that I have spoken about a great deal this year is community. Parents, faculty, staff, students, alumni, former faculty and staff members, and other friends of Providence are probably tired of hearing me talk about the importance of community, but I really believe our sense of community is what makes us different, and focusing on community can make us even better! Pioneer Connections is a celebration of our community. In this issue you will read about terrific community events and successes like the remarkable “Shoot From the Heart” media project, the outstanding drama and choir performances this year, the “Stand 4 Change” anti-bullying event held here at PHS, the Measurement Science Conference, the 10th Annual Math, Science and Technology Fair, the history-making boys’ and girls’ basketball seasons, a wonderful Biology class project…and many others!

Enjoy reading about these events, but more importantly, help us spread the word. Tell your friends and neighbors about all of the great things that are happening at PHS. We are all a part of this community, and we all need to be active participants in this community, and celebrate our successes together. Be proud of your community. I know that I am!

I encourage your support of the Providence Fund and the Family Pledge Program. Without your continued generosity, we will not be able to continue to build up this community

that we all love and respect. Also, please check out our new website, www.providencehigh.org, that launched on June 26th.

Yours in Providence,

Joe Sciuto

Head of School

YOU BELONG HERE.

Mr. Joe Sciuto and Dean of Students, Mr. Dennis Bullock ‘88, serve up a special

bbq lunch for the senior class.

In This Issue...

AdministrationMr. Joe Sciuto, Head of School

Mr. Dennis Bullock ‘88, Dean of StudentsMrs. Claire Hickey, Dean of Studies

Board of RegentsMr. James Sartoris, Chair

Mrs. Sue Georgino, Vice ChairMrs. Cathleen Reuter, Secretary

Mr. Joseph AdneyMr. Ken CoopmanMs. Pam Corradi

Msgr. Robert GallagherMr. Carlos George ‘84

Sister Mary Hawkins, SPMr. Michael MaddenMrs. Shelley Rizzotti

Sister Colleen Settles, OPMs. Karen Soto-White

Mr. Paul Vitello

Emeritus Members:Mr. Bobken Amirian

Dr. Richard AndersonSister Lucille Dean, SPMr. Michael HastingsMr. Richard Messer

Mr. Vincent Stefano, Jr.Sister Charlotte Van Dyke, SP

2011-2012 Parent Executive CommitteeMarla L’Angelle, President

Alicia Pinkley, Vice PresidentBelinda McTague, SecretaryCarlo Ravancho, Treasurer

Rick & Wendy Alvarado, SACShella Anderson, Hospitality Chair

Ty Avandano, GalaAna Avanzano, Medical Focus Program Rep.

Karen Buenaventura, 10th Grade Rep.Fritzie Cruz, 9th Grade Rep.Daniel Fuentes, Hospitality

Mike & Mary Greer, Wine Tasting FundraiserGabrielle Guttry, Fine Arts

Marina Jimenez, Technology Focus Program Rep.Fatima Kasturiraj, Media Focus Program Rep.

haila Mulji, HospitalityBurt & Jacquie Nelson, Sports Banquets

Susan Papelian, 11th Grade Rep.Biana Ranieri, Restaurant Fundraising

Sharon Ricciuti, Parent MentorsEsther Storbakken, 12th Grade Rep.

Photo credit: Cathy Main, Michelle Boucher, Alyssa Hitchcock ‘12, Paul Kaminski, Mychelle Lozano, Danielle Ricciuti ‘12, Suzie Soghoyan ‘13, Jason Wilson

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Pioneer News & Achievements Media Focus Program Participates in Documentary 4 The Drowsy Chaperone Earns Rave Reviews 6 Anti-Bullying Organization Comes to PHS 8 Biology Class Learns About Life From a Tree 9 Student Film Wins “Best In Show” at Film Fest 10 Students Attend Measurement Science Conference 11 10th Annual Math, Science & Technology Fair 12 Choral Department Celebrates a Great Year 13 First Semester Honor Roll Recipients 14

Pioneer Newsbriefs Christian Service Award Recipient Selected 16 More Film Festival News 16 Math Dept Takes Home Honors 16 Students of the Month Announced 16 Mrs. Stella Saitta Awarded Scholarship 16 PHS Offers UC Approved Accounting Course 17 Jan McLaughlin & Mary Lubeley Announce Retirement 17 Yale A Cappella Group Entertaines at an Assembly 17 Tribute To Jan McLaughlin 18

Class of 2012 Commencement 19

Cover Story PHS Basketball Teams Secure Championship Titles 22 Advancement Department News Gala Raises Most Money In PHS History 24 Update on Science Building 26 Letter from Director of Advancement 27 Planned Giving Information 27 Patrons List of Donors 28 Reminisce Alumnotes 30 Alumni News 31 Class of 1962 Celebrates 50th Reunion 31 Alumni Return for Career Day 32 Class of 1987 Celebrates 25th Reunion 40 Let Us Pray 33

2010-2011 Annual Report Donors 34

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Providence’s Heartfelt “Shoot From the Heart”

Focus Program Students Work Side by Side For Operation Kids

By Benjamin Jury ‘13

This past December, students from the Media, Music and Medical Focus programs collaborated

on a short film project entitled “Shoot From The Heart,” aimed at inspiring teens to make a difference by creating “media that matters.” In each segment, Providence media students set out to document and highlight acts of service conducted by other teens across the country. They shoot, write and edit pieces, like Public Service Announcements (PSA’s), documentaries, and music videos, in an effort to create media that can make a positive impact on the world. Operation Kids, a nonprofit organization created to improve the quality of life for children worldwide, sponsored the project in conjunction with Media Focus faculty member Christen Harty Schaefer.

Founded by philanthropist Dennis Webb in 1999, Operation Kids provides services for individuals, families, and companies in need of support. Because the foundation receives donations related to administrative costs and all other expenses, Operation Kids ensures that 100% of donations goes towards designated programs and charities. Based out of Utah, the foundation supports projects in all 50 states, as well as 25 countries around the world.

The six-day shoot began on Thursday, December 15th, with a brainstorming discussion, where media students shared and exchanged ideas for potential projects. The first story involved visiting and creating a PSA for Shriners Hospital’s Burn and Prosthetic Department which builds free prosthetic limbs for injured children. Students visited several patients including two boys, ages 5 and 11.

“The shoot absolutely benefited the Medical Focus students,” program director Dr. Arjan Harjani said. “They learned so much more for their experience; it’s a double dose [of understanding and applying their knowledge] for them.” Students realized the long-term benefits of the trip as well. “It opened my eyes up to all the different branches in the medical field,” Elizabeth Velez, a junior enrolled in the program explained.

The second story, shot Friday evening, involved a profile on George Genovese, a 90-year-old Dodger employee who is arguably baseball’s most notable living amateur talent scout; students intended the interview to honor Genovese’s dedication and passion for baseball.

Alyssa Hitchcock ‘12, Chanel Samson ‘12, and Kevin Gonzalez ‘13 travel to Utah to shoot a music

video to help a special child

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The third story, in January, took the students to Utah, where they set out to use their filmmaking skills to make a difference in the life of a child. Providence traveled to Kearns High School to highlight an amazing group of Utah students who raised enough money to purchase a four-foot, wheel based remote-controlled robot that through “Skype-like” technology allows hospital or home bound children to interact with classmates, without ever leaving their beds.

For this piece, senior Chanel Samson has written an original song that the media students are turning into a music video, encouraging other kids to help the cause. Choir students from the Providence Music department, directed by Marisa Rawlins-Bradfield, performed and recorded the song in a professional studio.

The media students gained priceless experience in the field as a large team of seasoned professional cameramen and crew members followed their every move documenting their process. “It was a remarkable opportunity for students to rise to the occasion,” Media Focus director Joe Ingraffia remarked. “It’s no easy task with six or seven cameras pointed at you.”

Providence’s media hopefuls agreed that the experience was equally eye opening on their end. “It was really cool to be able to take part in the planning, filming and the interviewing of people,” senior Saoirse McAllister said. “All the crew, students, and hospital workers were amazing,” fellow senior Christina Bermeo noted, “and I’m just overall happy to have taken part in something that can change people’s lives.”

The pilot, which may eventually lead to a series, will be edited from over 60 hours of footage to a 30-minute episode. Providence High School is at the forefront of the project; Providence’s involvement will inspire future shoots by Operation Kids, other projects undertaken by like-minded groups, as well as the students themselves.

Christen Harty Schaefer, who spearheaded the effort to promote student involvement in Operation Kids, was floored by the gumption and creative zeal the media students displayed. “They organize themselves and talk to each other,” Schaefer said in an interview. “They always take the ball and run with it,” she continued.

The real reward, it seems, lies not only in the finished pilot, but also in the growth and development of those involved. “Every time they do an operation, I see them growing, as media students, and as people; and the people that they’re growing into, are just phenomenal.” Schaefer later acknowledged. “Watching them has made me truly believe that it is possible to create media that really affects other people,” she noted. “It can be fun, it can be entertaining, and it can be emotional.”

Providence’s students wholeheartedly enjoyed the experience and their work has inspired them to continue using media to support noble causes and commemorate impressive work for the good of society.

Ben is currently a junior at PHS. He plays on the Varsity Baseball team, is Editor-in-Chief of the school newspaper, The Vista, and is also the ASB Vice President Elect.

Charles Schaefer ‘13, Max Saignavong ‘13, and David Nardoni ‘12 shoot the PSA for

Shriner’s Children’s Hospital

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Production of The Drowsy Chaperone Earns Rave Reviews

For two weekends in March, Providence High School’s talented drama department performed

a production of the Tony Award-winning musical comedy, The Drowsy Chaperone, by Bob Martin and Don McKellar with music and lyrics by Lisa Lambert and Greg Morrison. A parody of American musical comedy during the 1920’s, the comedy is actually a play within a play. The story revolves around a fan of musical theatre who, as he plays the record of his favorite musical, The Drowsy Chaperone, experiences it coming to life.

Bonnie Priever from The Tolucan Times called Providence’s production “spectacular, dazzling” and went on to say that “it’s a courageous feat to bring a Tony award

winning Broadway musical to a high school stage; this ensemble does an amazing job, as the hardworking cast members enthusiastically recreate the production...the show does justice to the original.”

For more information about Providence High School’s thriving performing arts department, please log on to www.providencehigharts.org.

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Miranda De Marco ‘12 (center) as “Janet” and Giselle Bonilla ‘12 (right) as “(Wo)Man in Chair” with the ensemble

Andrew Carrillo ‘12 as “Aldolpho” and Kameron Willard ‘13 as “Mr. Feldzieg”

Becky Paz ‘13 (foreground) as “Mrs. Tottendale with Miranda De Marco ’12, Christopher Santa Cruz ‘13, and

Karl Ravancho ‘13

Jason Ritter, R. Brandon Johnson, Cassie Scerbo and Lauren Potter pose with PHS students.

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Ken Kragen, creator and organizer of Defeat the Label, We Are the World, Hands Across America, and NetAID; actress Lauren Potter from “Glee,” actor R. Brandon Johnson from “Shake it Up,” PHS Counselor Ms. Michele Collins, PHS Head of School Mr. Joe Sciuto, actor Jason Ritter from “Parenthood,” and actress Cassie Scerbo from “Make It or Break It.”

Students “Stand 4 Change” Against Bullying

A worldwide movement against bullying called “Stand 4 Change” took place on May 4th. PHS

hosted an assembly in which students pledged to speak up when others are being bullied, stand up for others and not be a bystander, and defeat the label by not engaging in name calling, spreading rumors. or using mean or hurtful language.

This effort to bring more awareness to bullying was created by Ken Kragen, the man behind successful organizations such as We Are the World, Hands Across America, and NetAID. Mr. Kragen was accompanied by actors Jason Ritter, Lauren Potter, R. Brandon Johnson, and Cassie Scerbo who each recounted their own experiences of being bullied.

More than 1.3 million students from approximately 1,200 school across the United States and 40 different countries took the pledge.

A new tree was planted

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Biology Students Learn from “Tree of Life”

In order to make room for the new science classrooms, a tree needed to be removed. PHS biology teacher,

Mr. Bird, saw this as an interesting lesson plan and took his lecture outside where he and his students studied the tree prior to its removal earlier this year. Below is an account from Mr. Bird, detailing his class’ discovery:

“Earlier this week Providence lost one of its living residents, a tree. The tree lived in what was the junior lunch area by the “D” building. Little was known about this tree so my fourth period Honors Biology class set out to investigate. Dendrochronology is the process of telling a tree’s history based on the rings in its trunk. Using Dendrochronology, the class was able to determine that the tree was 38 years old and born in 1974. The tree came to join us at Providence when the “D” building was built.

The students learned that the tree enjoyed the most rainfall from the years of 1986-1991, which was a period of happy growth for the tree. The years of 1992-1995 were hard years for the tree probably due to low rainfall. The tree’s growth picked up again

in 1997 probably due to the heavy rainfall from El Nino. The tree was happy until a drought in 2007 which resulted in a hard year. The last four years of its life were good ones.”

PHS students stand in front of the tree before it was removed

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Student Film Named “Best of Show” at Los Angeles Student Media Film Festival

Students enrolled in Providence High School’s Media Focus Program were among the winners

at the second annual Los Angeles Student Media Film Festival on Saturday, March 10. Out of nearly 300 submissions, 32 student films were chosen to be screened at the El Portal Theatre in North Hollywood. Among those films was a documentary entitled Armed With Love, which was produced by PHS juniors Charles Schaefer and Alex Trevino. The short film won the award for “Best Documentary” in addition to being bestowed the honor of “Best of Show.” The award for winning Best Documentary included a lunch meeting with an industry professional and a one-day filmmaking

workshop at the New York Film Academy Universal Studios campus, while the Best of Show award included a $1000 scholarship. Other Providence High School student films selected for the festival included the “Best Documentary” finalist, Where I’m Supposed to Be, by juniors Gordon Greer and Matt L’Angelle and “Best Drama” finalist, Banana Pancakes, by 2011 graduates C.C. Boyce, Francis Dizon, Carlee Renteria, Mario Adriano, Kelley Voosen, and Mark Quintos.

Charles Schaefer ‘13 accepts the “Best In Show” award from Councilman Krikorian

Charles Schaefer ‘13, LA City Councilman Paul Krikorian, and Alex Trevino ‘13

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Students Give Firsthand Accounts About the Measurement Science Conference

MSC, or the Measurement Science Conference, has been a great experience for me. When I

participated for the first time, I did not know what to expect. There were a lot of deadlines and requirements that my group had to meet in order to be a part of the conference. With all of that came a lot of hard work, dedication, and time spent after school and on weekends. Although the projects took a long time to finish, they were definitely worth the effort. We were able to present our projects at the Pasadena Convention Center and have our project evaluated by professionals in metrology (science of measurement). In addition, we got to go through a “hall” where we got the chance to see firsthand some of the things that these professionals have been working on. Because I enjoyed the experience, I decided to accept the offer to participate once again this year. This time, the convention took place at the Disneyland Hotel and like last year, was very impressive. The people hosting the convention were very gracious and made sure that all our needs were met. I must admit though, that the thing I enjoyed the most in both years was enjoying the lunch served to us and listening to the chosen keynote speaker. Overall, I think that MSC has presented me with a great opportunity to work with my classmates to achieve things beyond what we ever expected. If I had the chance, I would definitely choose to participate again.- Gabriel Ting ‘12

The Measurements Science Conference was a journey, not of big thrills or buzzer beaters, not of

drowsy chaperones and songs, and not even of heavy science. The MSC was journey of experience and dedication. I have applied to be part of the MSC family since the end of sophomore year. I remember the last day of the 2010 school year where Dr. Harjani kept us in talking about it. I was just eager to leave so I can enjoy the final day of the year. But, that day started a journey that I will keep with me as I move on to college. I wanted to create projects that relate measurements to fun and exciting everyday life situations. In my two

years of MSC I have played sports and tested people’s hearing, compared sports equipment, and people’s lungs through a coke bottle. These projects seem fun and I would be willing to do all of it over again as long as we can get that relaxing heavy meal and comedy hour reception in the end. I did this for the journey of an experience and it was worth it. - Eldrin Masangkay ‘12

Since this was my first time experiencing MSC, I was not expecting there to be questions that would

challenge our project. But, overall I had a great time learning and hope to do it again.- Chad Dela Cruz ‘13

MSC helped me look into the science of metrology and was an enlightening experience for me.

I learned a lot seeing other presentations and had a wonderful time! - Melissa Pagela ‘13

It was great experience sharing our knowledge with professional adults and hearing their feedback. We

were able to see projects from many places that won competitions and seeing how they made or conducted their experiments was very impressive. - Bryan Hofilena ‘13

MSC participants with Dr. Arjan Harjani and Mrs. Sona Ashjian

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PHS Hosts the 10th Annual Math, Science & Technology Fair

Students proudly displayed their hard work in the form of projects entered in the 10th Annual Math,

Science & Technology Fair, which was held on March 13th in the Student Activity Center.

The fair is the only school-wide academic event at Providence. “We are proud of our students because they work hard in coming up with very creative and innovative presentations,” said Math teacher, Mrs. Josefina Castillo, who serves as the co-chair of the annual event.

In addition to projects submitted by PHS students, this year’s fair also included participants from local middle schools.

“We recall our humble beginnings, from showcasing a few projects in the MPR, to more than 100 projects being displayed in the SAC and the addition of middle school participants, “ Castillo continued. “We can say that Math, Science, and Technology are truly alive and well at Providence!”

April Leyva ‘12 and Chady Hasrouty ‘12 won second place in environmental science with their project,

“Recycling Cars.”

Danielle Dominguez ‘14 and Vivian Dang ‘14 (not pictured) won first place in biology with their

project, “Natural Born Killers.”

Sam Misa ‘12 and Chanell Rodillas ‘12 (not pictured) won second place in pre-calculus with their project,

“Cool Cup.”

One of the winners from the middle school competition

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The Choral Program at Providence High School has had an exciting year full of wonderful memories

and accomplishments. The three choirs that performed, Los Caballeros, Les Dames, and the Pioneer Chorus took home first place rankings at the Music in the Parks Festival at the Disneyland Resort.

Along with chaperones Mrs. Marisa Bradfield, Choir Director, and faculty members, Mr. & Mrs. Talley, the Providence Singers traveled to New York City to compete in the National Invitational Heritage Festival of Gold. Our PHS choir took home fifth place out of 14 and missed third place by less than a point!

When the choirs weren’t competing the students and teachers took in the NYC sights.

Choral Department Celebrates Successful YearThe Choral Program finished the school year with a memorable evening of music at the Historic Alex Theater in Glendale.

The Providence Singers performing at the National Invitational Heritage Festival of Gold in NYC

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Congratulations to the2nd Semester Honor Roll Recipients

Freshman Class1ST HONORS

Abracia, SabrinaAbuyog, Veronica

Alexanderian, AlexyAranda, DiegoAvakian, RoseBlake, Bethany

Bozem, AvaCaedo, Justine Marie

Cochran, RubyCruz, Adrienne Lauren

Dinwiddie, GinaDominguez, Dominique

Gaboian, MaiaGarcia, Javey

Garibaldi, GenevieveGarner, Joshua

Goldhaber, AmandaGrkikian, Georgina

Jimenez, AdrianJuan, Katherine

Kochkarian, MesrobLorita, Tyler

Machi, Edric ReneMargossian, HagopMarquez, Celeste

Menke, OliviaMorada, Gabriel

Moushegyan, GregNardoni, Jennifer

Nussbaum, JosephOrtego, PamelaPaphiti, Sofia

Ramirez, DanielRanieri, GinaRaynes, DianaReed, Thomas

Reyes, Amanda-KaySahagun, Gabriel

Saldaña, Reginald TaylorSantos, AvrianneSchwade, Valerie

Soghomonian, Alec

Suarez, EmilyTabaldo, Gwen Denise Paulette

Thomas, GianniTolentino, JulianneTrinidad, Jasmine

Ubillus, LorenaUy, Marcelle

Velarde, TomasVesagas, Richard

White, DavidYosuico, Jeanine

2ND HONORSAlcocer, IsabellaArabyan, Gevorg

Armstead, MichaelBoghokian, KarniBreakman, Noah

Bui, TsegayeCala, Raymond James

Chow, DominiqueChung, Ji hee

Dabbaghian, KatiaDulay, Camille

Ghazarian, StephanieGuerrero, Daniela

Hatley, AbigailIvey, Jacquelynn

Kalayciyan, NayriKhudaverdyan, Arin

Lee, TeannaMarquez, Justin

Menendez, AllisonMiranda, Angelica

Morales, DalilaMorris, Isabella

Rochart, Roger NorbertoRuff, London

Sessarego Gomez, VanessaShahjahanian, Arin

Shea, DerekTropea, MonicaUyeno, Brittany

Wall, Dean

Sophomore Class1ST HONORSAlvarado, Allen

Amour, MaryanneAnderson, Isabella

Ayad, MareenaBicol, Justin

Chung, MatthewConty, JohnDang, Vivian

Deffendini, MariannaDominguez, Danielle

Eguia, AndrewGutierrez, Abigail

Inumerable, MasonKanimian, NatalieKlinmalai, Tustin

Mathias, MariaMouradian, Samuel

Prasad, VishnuReyes, AlexandraRomero, Jasmine

Ross, AliceSangprasert, Waraporn

Sikora, AyaanaTan, Jeannica JayTaveras, Joseph

Ware-Berry, Christian

2ND HONORSAintablian, Christian

Almary, TiffanyBatchelor, Tyler

Benedicto, ReginaBuenaventura, Luke

Calkin, ParrisCamp, Zoe

Dimperio, ErnestoEspinosa, RonacinGalstian, ShakehGlover, Harrison

Goldsworthy, CatherineGuerrero, Madailein

Laue, Ian

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Ly, JonathanMateo, Joanne

Mc Manus, VincentMillan, Samantha Isabelle

Palamides, GlennPaz, Shirley

Rochon, KatrinSievertson, Makenna

Stewart, AmandaTalavera, StefanTubon, Celeste

Junior Class1ST HONORSAmado, Genna

Asawalapsakun, KeeratiAvanzado, Alexander Josh

Benedicto, BeatrizBoghokian, Anto

Choi, DavidCorral, Ashley

Dizon, Ian JasonDizon, AaronDrew, Rose

Granados, SamanthaGreer, GordonHofilena, BryanJury, BenjaminKustov, Sergey

Largoza, YsabellaLee, DurantLee, Halim

Markey, CatherineMiyamoto, LauraPagela, MelissaPapelian, Diana

Parentela, HadrienPaz, Becky

Pinkley, YesenniaPlunkett, Quinn

Quintos, Karl GerardRamirez, NicoleRavancho, KarlReyna, Kaylin

Rodriguez, TaylorSchaefer, Charles

Solorzano, JacquelineTom, Kristina

Ty, EiselleVelez, ElizabethZiegler, Aaron

2ND HONORSAyon, Alyssa

Bernabe, MonikaBolompo, Christian

Carrillo, Phylizia JerramaeCasanova, StephanieGeirland, NicholasGeorge, CassandraGolling, AmandaGonzalez, Kevin

Hannemann, MelinaHasrouty, Jean Claude

Hernandez, ChristopherKuhn, Matthew

L’Angelle, MatthewLopez, ChelseaMartin, Adrian

Martirosyan, ArthurMungues, Nicole

Odabachian, BerdjPaoletta, Marco

Perez, DenzelPuentes, Leo

Scarfo, GiulianoScott, Chelsey

Shaginian, SarkisSoghoyan, SuzieSunga, NicholasSwan, CourtneyYosuico, Beatrice

Senior Class1ST HONORSAbajian, AngelAlbert, Darryn

Ascenzi, JacquelineCarrillo, AndrewChambers, Julie

Garibaldi, MadeleineGeorgia, LauraHoffman, Marc

Jiang, JaiiLogan, MatthewLopez, Amanda

Mark, KevinMasangkay, EldrinMcAllister, Saoirse

Misa, SamPasco, MelodyRitter, Michael

Rodillas, Chanell

Roxas, AndrewSaint, CatherineSamson, ChanelSarenas, Justin

Storbakken, RobertTing, GabrielTribuzi, Aliza

2ND HONORSAbracia, SamuelAlajajian, CelineArciaga, Paolo

Ascencio Jr., GerardoBermeo, Christina

Bonilla, GiselleCedeno, Xavier

Chinotaikul, SutasanaDeMarco, Miranda

Ehrig, TylerEjuryan, Suzan

Fuentes Aguilar, DanielGalvan, AnthonyGarcia, Tiffany

George, ChristianGoldsworthy, Adam

Guttry, CaitlinHernandez, Jessamyn

Hitchcock, AlyssaHong, Henry

Jaspe, AndrewKhousadian, Robert

Leon, TiffanyLlaguno, Gian Mari

Marable, EricaMarcus, William

Margossian, PateelMartirosyan, Anthony

Mendoza, JessicaMercado, Eddie

Mulji, AnkurNardoni, DavidNery, Brandon

Okura, JakeOng, Brandon Keith

Ramirez, Gloria MelissaRamirez, MatthewRicciuti, Danielle

Rodriguez, MarilynRothenhausler, Ernesto

Ruiz, MichaelSaldana, Francis Jackson

Sun, Branden

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Pioneer Newsbriefs

Christian Service Award Recipient Announced

Senior Natalie Antekelian was selected as Providence's recipient of the L.A. Archdiocese's

Christian Service Award. Annually, the Archdiocese honors students from all Catholic secondary schools for significant contributions in the area of Christian Service. The award was presented by Archbishop Jose Gomez at a special liturgy at Our Lady of the Angels Cathedral. Natalie was joined by her parents, Ms. Fenstermaker, Mr. Bullock, and Mr. Joe Sciuto at the wonderful ceremony. Congratulations, Natalie!

Students Chosen to Participate in Film Festival

The Film Awards and Media Project recognitions just keep coming in for Providence High School

students! Seniors Caitlin Guttry and Chanel Samson’s creative film, Beards, was one of only 17 films out of more than 200 student works to be chosen for the prestigious 9th Annual Harvard-Westlake Film Festival at the historic Hollywood Cinerama Dome. Congratulations to Caitie and Chanel!

Math Department Takes Home Honors

Congratulations to Mathematics Department Chair, Mr. David Rufus, and the entire Math Department!

The final results are in for the 2011-2012 Catholic Math League, and Providence students performed very well! There were four different competitions, and PHS competed nationally in Division 1. PHS finished in fifth place nationally in Algebra 1 in our division, and the top three PHS Algebra I finishers were freshman David

White, Edric Machi, and Gwen Tabaldo. PHS finished in fourth place nationally in Geometry in our division, and PHS dominated the top 50 spots with sophomores Allen Alvarado, Vivian Dang, Joseph Taveras, Matthew Chung, Waraporn Sangpraset, John Conty, Isabella Anderson, Maryanne Amour, and Alexandra Reyes and freshman Gabriel Sahagun all finishing in the top 50. PHS finished in third place nationally in Algebra 2 in our division, and sophomore Maria Mathias finished in second place in the nation! Again, PHS dominated the top finishers in Algebra 2 led by juniors Ben Jury, Giuliano Scarfo, Chadrick de la Cruz, Kristina Tom, Nicole Ramirez, Ian Dizon, Genna Amado, Matthew Kuhn, and Arthur Martirosyan. Finally, in Advanced Math, PHS finished in seventh place nationally in our division. Senior Kevin Mark was the top PHS competitor finishing in eighth place in the nation!

Longtime Spanish Teacher Awarded Scholarship

Mrs. Stella Saitta entered a letter contest called LeaLA and her letter was one of 100 selected.

While attending the special breakfast in honor of the contestants, she learned that her letter was selected as part of the three finalists and her letter won the grand prize - a scholarship to study online at the University of Guadalajara. “Not only do I feel an immense sense of personal satisfaction, but this opportunity will continue to help me grow professionally so that I can continue to give my very best to PHS,” Mrs. Saitta said of her achievement.

Students of the Month Honored

Earlier this year, it was decided to honor a student each month that most represents one

of Providence’s core values. During the month of February, the core value of compassion was chosen and Vishnu Prasad ‘14 was selected as the student of the month. In March, justice was celebrated and Monica Fridman ‘14 was chosen. The core value for April was excellence and Ben Jury ‘13 was honored, while in May, Eldrin Masangkay ‘12 was chosen as the student of the month for the core value of stewardship. Justine Caedo ‘15 was selected for the month of June for the core value of respect.

Natalie Antekelian, flanked by her parents and Mr. Joe Sciuto

Say it ain’t so!

After 27 and 21 years respectively, Mrs. Jan McLaughlin and Mrs. Mary Lubeley are retiring!

While the Providence community will miss their daily presence, we wish them well and thank

them for their many years of dedicated service to the students of Providence High School!

Please come back to visit!

The all male, a cappella singing group, Baker’s Dozen, from Yale University, performed at an assembly at PHS. The group is known for its energetic performances and certainly kept the

students entertained!

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Did You Know?

PHS is the very first school in the state to have a UC approved Accounting course. Written by Mrs.

Susan Beckenham, it has become the model by which all other schools that teach Accounting are measured. Mrs. Beckenham, Department Chair for Information Science and Business Technology and Director of the Technology Focus Program, began writing courses for UC approval after attending the very first UCCI (University of California Curriculum Institute). As a result of that Institute, we now have our Business Statistics course, also UC approved. The UCCI is a “boot camp” where a select handful of teachers and administrators are cloistered for 5 days and given the tools to create courses that not only have the rigor that the UC requires, but also the creativity and challenge of very special courses that combine the UC’s a-g with CTE (Career Technical Education).

Mrs. Beckenham has now become a facilitator for the UCCIs, and will be participating in the next Institute in April. Not only that, but she has also become a guest speaker for the UCOP, speaking at several conferences, training sessions, and institutes. In addition, she will be creating three courses through a grant from NAF (National Academy Foundation) concerning business education.

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A Special Tribute to a Beloved TeacherBy Marisa Paolone ‘96

It is said that “the mediocre teacher tells, the good teacher explains, the superior teacher demonstrates,

the great teacher inspires.” To say that I aspire to be great goes without saying; what is of the utmost importance is that I thank Jan McLaughlin. This is one of those moments in life where a thank you definitely does not do justice.

Jan, my mentor and a constant in my life since I was fifteen, is retiring. Although her retirement is an increasingly difficult concept for me to accept, I find that among some tears, are actually smiles.

This is the woman who taught me to love words. It is because of her teaching tactics and distinct enthusiasm that I love reading and writing. It is because of her that writing has become one of my passions. Jan McLaughlin is unsurpassed in her teaching strategies. She is able to weave patience and humor while entertaining. To say that I put her on a pedestal is a gross understatement.

It was my junior year at Providence when I entered into Mrs. McLaughlin’s world. I recall sitting quietly in my

seat and ironically, feeling intimidated. Soon enough, I marveled at how cool she was. She had a personality that breathed this amazing vitality into the room. Little did I know that aside from being my inspiration to teach literature and writing, she would also be my friend after graduating.

Twenty years later, when students thank me for teaching them to love reading and writing I remind them that they need to thank Mrs. Jan McLaughlin as well.

Mrs. McLaughlin has been, and will remain, a part of me. Though she will no longer be a physical presence, I will see and hear her every day in all I do in the classroom, in everything I teach and in each student who thanks me.

Jan, I pray God grants you much deserved rest. I pray you continue to laugh. I pray you never forget how much you have enhanced and blessed not only my life, but the lives of so many others.

Mrs. Jan McLaughlin and Ms. Marisa Paolone

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PHS Celebrates the Class of 2012

Valedictorian, Gabriel Ting and Salutatorian, Kevin Mark

Marilyn Rodriguez, recipient of the 2012 Spirit Award

Mr. Joe Sciuto presenting Eldrin Masangkaywith the Mother Joseph Award, Providence’s highest honor

Andrew Carrillo, chosen by his classmates to deliver a speech at graduation

Senior members of the choir performing “Somewhere Only We Know” by Keane

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Angel Abajian Samuel Abracia Celine Alajajian Darryn AlbertThalia Alvarez Natalie AntekelianPaolo Arciaga Gerardo Ascencio, Jr. Jacqueline Ascenzi Christopher Baronian Fernando Beltran Christina Bermeo Kristina Bialkowski Giselle Bonilla Jacquelyn Brewer Andrew Carrillo Taylor Casilio Kelly Castillo Xavier Cedeno Julie Chambers Sutasana Chinotaikul Gabriel Cruz Milena Cuadra Nikko DeGuzman Rafael Deligio

Miranda DeMarco Tyler Ehrig Suzan Ejuryan Jeremy Ekizian Meredith Erickson-Zapata Daniel Fuentes Aguilar Anthony Galvan Tiffany Garcia Madeleine Garibaldi Christian George Laura Georgia Adam Goldsworthy Patrick Gonzalez Caitlin Guttry Chady Hasrouty Elizabeth Haven Jessamyn Hernandez Alyssa Hitchcock Marc Hoffman Henry Hong Andrew Jaspe Jaii Jiang Robert Khousadian Tiffany Leon April Marie Leyva

Gian Mari Llaguno Matthew Logan Amanda Lopez Nery Maldonado Erica Marable William Marcus Pateel Margossian Kevin MarkAnthony Martirosyan Eldrin Masangkay Saoirse McAllister Tyler Medina Jessica Mendoza Eddie Mercado Sam Misa Crystal Monterrosa Ankur Mulji David Nardoni Brandon Nery Jake Okura Brandon Keith Ong Bea Pantell Melody Pasco Adam Pettys Gloria Melissa Ramirez

Matthew Ramirez Danielle Ricciuti Michael Ritter Chanell Rodillas Marilyn Rodriguez Ernesto Rothenhausler Andrew Roxas Michael Ruiz Catherine Saint Francis Jackson Saldana Chanel Samson Justin Sarenas Alexandra Saunders Christopher Simidian Kellen Smith Sheridan Soderstrom Robert Storbakken Branden Sun Gabriel TingEdwin Toribio Aliza Tribuzi Lauren Vega Kayse Willard

Presenting Our Newest Alumni!

Chanel Samson will relocate “across the pond” to attend The Liverpool Institute for the Performing Arts, which was co-founded by Sir Paul McCartney. Each year, only three American students are accepted to this

prestigious school. Congratulations, Chanel!

Bishop Gerald Wilkerson poses with soon-to-be graduates after celebrating the annual Baccalaureate Mass held at Saint Finbar Church on Friday, June 8.

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2012 Acceptance ListCongratulations to the class of 2012 for their acceptances to the following institutions:

Academy of Art UniversityAMDA College and Conservatory of the Performing Arts

American UniversityArizona State University

Art Center College of DesignAzusa Pacific University

Ball State UniversityBelmont University

Berklee College of MusicBoston University

University of California at BerkeleyUniversity of California at DavisUniversity of California at Irvine

University of California at Los AngelesUniversity of California at Merced

University of California at RiversideUniversity of California at San Diego

University of California at Santa BarbaraUniversity of California at Santa Cruz

California State Polytechnic University, PomonaCalifornia Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo

California State University, Channel IslandsCalifornia State University, Chico

California State University, Dominguez HillsCalifornia State University, East BayCalifornia State University, Fresno

California State University, FullertonCalifornia State University, Long BeachCalifornia State University, Los AngelesCalifornia State University, Northridge

California State University, San BernardinoCalifornia State University, Stanislaus

College of the CanyonsChaminade University of Honolulu

Chapman UniversityColumbia College

Concordia University - IrvineEmerson College

Fashion Institute of Design and Merchandising, Los AngelesFordham UniversityGettysburg College

Glendale Community CollegeHawaii Pacific University

Humboldt State UniversityIndiana State University

Indiana University at Bloomington

The University of IowaIthaca College

University of KentuckyUniversity of La Verne

Laguna College of Art & DesignThe Liverpool Institute for the Performing Arts

Los Angeles Trade-Technical CollegeLos Angeles Valley College

Loyola Marymount UniversityLynn University

University of Maryland, Baltimore CountyMarymount Manhattan College

University of Massachusetts, BostonMenlo College

University of Minnesota, RochesterMonterey Peninsula College

Mount St. Mary’s College (Chalon)University of New Mexico

New York UniversityNortheastern University

Northern Arizona UniversityNorthern Michigan University

Pace University, New York CityPacific Lutheran University

University of the PacificParsons: The New School for Design

Pasadena City CollegePepperdine University

Pierce CollegePratt Institute

Saint Anselm CollegeSan Diego State University

University of San DiegoSan Francisco State University

University of San FranciscoSan Jose State University

Santa Barbara City CollegeSanta Monica College

Sonoma State UniversityUniversity of Southern California

Suffolk UniversitySyracuse University

Washington State UniversityWebster College (West Virginia)

Woodbury University

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Freshman standout player, Marcus LoVett, Jr.

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Much is to be celebrated as Providence’s boys’ varsity basketball team shattered records and

came within points of securing the title of CIF-SS Division 5A champs! The only time PHS won a CIF-SS championship was in 1986 when the baseball team, led by future MLB All-Star Jeff Cirillo ‘87, won the championship.

After a successful and record-breaking season, the boys traveled to Mater Dei High School in Santa Ana where they played for the CIF title against Holy Martyrs, a team the Pioneers beat twice during the regular season. The excitement and anticipation of the game grew as the teams ended up in overtime, and Providence eventually succumbed to Holy Martyrs with a final score of 65 to 62.

Freshman varsity standout player, Marcus LoVett, had quite a successful season. Averaging 32.4 points per game and netting 1,036, the highest reported point total for a ninth-grader in state history, Marcus was named State Boys Player of the Year by ESPN, All Area by the Burbank Leader & Glendale News-Press, Newcomer of the Year by the Los Angeles Daily News, All State Freshman by Cal Preps, and All American Freshman by Max Preps.

Senior Patrick Gonzalez was chosen to play in the prestigious Valley Sports Foundation All Star Game, where he made four out of five three point attempts and finished with 12 points.

Not to be outdone, the girls’ varsity basketball team also finished a successful season - the most successful season in school history! The girls ended the season with a 27-6 record, and advanced to the CIF Southern Section Division V-AA semifinals for the first time in school history. The team traveled to San Luis Obispo to take on the number one ranked Mission Prep and unfortunately, lost. The team certainly has much to be proud of!

Senior Catherine Saint was named All CIF 5AA and All Area by the Burbank Leader & Glendale News-Press. PHS Athletic Director and Head Girls’ Varsity Basketball Coach Andrew Bencze ‘89 was named high school girls’ baskteball Coach of the Year by the Glendale News-Press.

PHS Varsity Basketball Teams Secure Liberty League Championships

Vic & Sue Georgino and Burbank Mayor Jess Talamantes

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PHS Gala Was a Sold Out Success!

Providence’s annual Gala event was held on Saturday, April 28th at Lakeside Golf Club. This

year’s honorees were Susan & Victor Georgino. Sue is a member of PHS’ Board of Regents and she and Vic have been longtime supporters of Providence and are also active supporters of the city of Burbank.

This year’s event was sold out - for the first time! Approximately 300 people were in attendance and enjoyed the complimentary martini and champagne cocktails while mingling and perusing the silent auction items before the sit down dinner and evening’s festivities. Highlights of the evening included a viewing of a special video of the Media Focus Program’s “Shoot From the Heart” documentary, heartfelt words of

appreciation from Sue and Vic, and an entertaining live auction. The evening ended with dancing to the lively music performed by “Night Shift,” a college band from Citrus College.

The evening set a record for attendance and for money raised. All funds raised will be used to support PHS students and programs.

Providence Health & Services table

PHS faculty members

Sisters of Providence, PHS alumni, and faculty members

Mayor Jess Talamantes and friends

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3-2-1 Talent Showcase Acting StudioAlbertsons Grocery Store – Hollywood Way

Alex TheatreAngelini Osteria

Aquarium of the PacificArmstrong Garden Center

Aroma Coffee & TeaArt’s Delicatessen

Bell CottageBenihana Inc.

Big Sugar Bake Shop Bradford Portraits

Brent’s DeliBronson Photography

Burbank Airport HotelBurbank Scales ‘N TailsBurbank Spa & Gardens Burbank Town Center

Café Bizou Cambria Estate Vineyards

Carlos GeorgeCarney’s

Cartoon Network StudiosCasa Vega

Central Coast OutdoorsCharis Studio

Comedy SportzCoverings

D’Argenzio Enotica Tasting RoomDancing With the Stars

Dish Disney Worldwide Outreach

Domino’s Pizza – Burbank & GlendaleEasyMac 411

El Coyote CaféEl Pollo Loco, Inc.

Elephant BarElite Limousine Services

Enchanted FloristFast Frame #112

Fiesta Americana Grand Los Cabos - Golf & Spa Resort

Flapper’s Comedy ClubFlightdeck Air Combat Center

Follett Virtual BookstoresFraiche

Frenchy’s Beauty ParlorFuddrucker’s

Full O’ Life FoodsGarri Dance StudioGolf & Spa Resort

Granville Café Green Street Restaurant

GrubGymboree

Handy Market Hearst CastleHerbalife, Ltd.

HitocHotel Amarano

Hugo’sHummingbird InnHWB Car WashIn-N-Out Burger

IrohaJody Maroni’s Sausage KingdomJohn Cassese The Dance Doctor

Kabuki RestaurantKai Fragrance

KatsuyaLa Cabinita

La Maria

LACMALadera Vineyards

Late Show With David LettermanLazy Dog Café

Le Petit ChateauLeoness Cellars

Los Angeles DodgersLos Angeles Marriott -Burbank Airport Hotel

Los Angeles ZooLover’s Heart Jewelry

MagicopolisMark Halper Photography

Mastro’s RestaurantsMia J Photography

Mo’sMonte Carlo Delicatessen

Mr. and Mrs. Gil BreakmanMuseum of Tolerance

Nail GardenNoir Food & Wine

Nothing Bundt CakesPala Casino Spa Resort

Paul KaminskiPeju Province Winery

Peterson Automotive MuseumPickwick IcePinz Bowling

Polistic FitnessPomodoro

Pop PhysiquePortos

Priscilla’s Coffee Tea & GiftsPrizzi’s Ristorante

Renaissance Hollywood HotelRibs USA

TheEnchanted Florist

Distinctive CustomFloral Arrangements

& Gif ts

850 N. Hollywood Way, Burbank, CA 91505

818.840.8556818.840.0809 Fa x

www.worldwidefloral.com

Thank You to Our Generous 2012 Gala Sponsors & Auction Donors:

Mr. & Mrs. Dave AugustineCusumano Real Estate GroupMr. & Mrs. Roger Cusumano

Mr. David KesslerProvidence Health & Services

The Sisters of Providence

St. Charles Borromeo Parish Mr. & Mrs. Nick Thomas

Woodbury University

Rock Me MakeupRoclord Studio

Rowley PortraitureRuth’s Chris Steak House

See’s CandiesSo You Think You Can Dance?

Soaring Adventures, Inc.Southwest Airlines Co.

Specialty’s Café & BakerySpirit Cruises

Stacy Godwin at the Joseph Lamar Salon

Starbucks - 1200 N. Pacific AvenueStonefire Grill

Straighten Up & File RightTennis Channel

The Amazing Santa Monica RaceThe Balboa Bay Club

The Colony Theatre CompanyThe Gymboree Corporation

The Red Chair School of Perfoming Arts The Smoke HouseThe Yard House

Tilly’sTrattoria Farfalla

Ultrazone Laser TagUnique Vintage

Vons Grocery Store – Pass Avenue

Warner Bros.Warner Horizon Television

Whole Foods Windsports Hang Gliding

YamashiroYard House

Zach’s Italian Café

View of classroom labs and walkway

Preparing for the new buildings

Beginnings of the inside of the labsDigging up the walkway

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Update on New Science Center

The dream of a new Science Center is becoming closer to a reality! The buildings have been put in place and the labs are being furnished. The grand opening celebration will take place on August 20th.

The buildings are here!

Planned GivingHow to Remember PHS in Your Will or Trust: 4 Easy Steps

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Remembering Providence High School in your will or trust is the most enduring statement you can

make about your belief in our mission. The support you have offered throughout your lifetime can go on for years to come.

Your gift can be a specific asset, such as a certain amount of cash, securities or property, or a percentage of your estate. Plus, not only is a gift in your will flexible—you can change your mind at any time—but it can be accomplished in as little as four steps:

1. Determine whether you’d like to make a gift of a specific amount or if you’d like to leave a percentage.

2. Decide if you want to direct your gift to help particular projects or leave your gift unrestricted, allowing it to

Message From Our Director of Advancement

be used for our most pressing needs.

3. See your attorney to include your gift in your will or revocable living trust.

4. If you desire, please notify us of your intention so we can thank you and keep you informed of ongoing activities. We are happy to adhere to your wishes regarding anonymity.

A gift in your will is an easy way to support Providence High School. To learn more about this simple way to ensure our mission continues into the future, please contact Paul Kaminski, Director of Advancement, at (818) 846-8141 ext. 402 or Paul.Kaminski@providencehigh.org.

This has been quite a memorable year for Providence High

School! From the history making basketball teams to all the awards and accolades won by our media focus program, our choir, and our theatre program, the 2011-

2012 school year resonates with success. Behind every successful endeavor, there are loyal supporters, donors, and volunteers giving of their time, their talents, and their treasures.

I want to take this opportunity to thank everyone for supporting Providence High School. Your generous contributions continue to honor the legacy of the Sisters of Providence. When we all work together great things happen…and they are certainly happening here at PHS.

When school begins next year, our new Science Center will open and our new instrumental music program

will begin. These two new exciting realities are made possible because of donations. Your charitable gifts to PHS have a direct impact on the success and future prosperity of this great school.

We are certainly becoming all we were intended to be. It is our mission and our passion to honor the Sisters by moving this great institution into a bright future. With your help all that is good will become great and all that is a dream will become a reality.

You can support PHS through our Annual Providence Fund, our Family Pledge Program, our named scholarship program, and our Annual GALA. You can also name PHS in your will or trust.

Again, thank you and have a safe and blessed summer!

Paul KaminskiDirector of Advancement

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We Give Thanks to Our Generous Donors...

The Providence High School community would like to thank the following patrons who have graciously made donations to Providence High School between December of 2011 and May of 2012. The Advancement

Department does its best to ensure all donors are recognized, however if we inadvertently missed someone, please accept our sincere apology and know that your generosity did not go unnoticed.

Mr. and Mrs. Diosdado AbuyogMr. and Mrs. Ray AdamsMs. Natalie Adams-HatleyCynthia Haran Adelman '75Mr. and Mrs. Joseph AdneyMs. Amy AlbanoSharon Fornaca Alix '61Mr. and Mrs. Lewis AmentMs. Donna AndersonJohn & Hilda Arnold FoundationMr. and Mrs. Dave AugustineBank of America FoundationMs. T.J. BaptieMs. Robin BarryMr. Ernest BaskervilleMr. Walt BebrichMs. Susan BeckenhamLaura Wagener Bennett '71Sheila Florence Benson '64Mr. and Mrs. Carl BenzingerMr. and Mrs. Charles BerginMr. and Mrs. Juan BernabeJill Bickett '74Ms. Laurie BleickMr. David BirdThe Boeing Gift Matching ProgramSylvio and Cathy BoucherMichelle Boucher '95Mr. and Mrs. Brian BowmanDr. and Mrs. Greg BowmanMr. and Mrs. Robert BowneMr. and Mrs. Ted BozemMr. and Mrs. Gil BreakmanMr. Don Brown

Dennis Bullock '88Ms. Lucia BurghdorfThe California Wellness FoundationMr. and Mrs. Michael CampDr. Dale and Tracey McCallion Campbell '68Mr. and Mrs. Vicente CamposMr. and Mrs. Gary D. CanfieldMary Cappadonna '69Donna Clark Cardin '61Jacquelynn Slatten Carlson '72Mr. and Mrs. Kerry CarmodyMr. and Mrs. Victor CarrilloMr. and Mrs. Stan CarrizosaCaruso AffiliatedMr. and Mrs. Luis CasanovaMs. Josefina CastilloMr. and Mrs. Tim ChanMr. and Mrs. Dan ChandlerCheryl Chiappe-Lauth '84Mr. Phillip CliffordMs. Nancy ColantoniMr. and Mrs. Michael CollinsMr. and Mrs. Emmanuel ContyMr. and Mrs. Kenneth C. CoopmanMs. Pamela CorradiCusumano Real Estate GroupMr. and Mrs. Roger CusumanoMr. and Mrs. Ron DavisMr. and Mrs. Tim DavisDC ArchitectsMs. Marianna DeffendiniAlexa Dell'Acqua '80Drs. David Dinwiddie

Alison Livingston Dirstine '91Carrie Estelle Doheny FoundationMr. Scott DroletMr. and Mrs. Andy DryerChristy Olson Edwards '75Mrs. Germelina EguiaMs. Laureen EndosoMs. Joanie FenstermakerMr. and Mrs. Raymond FerranteMr. Michael FladFollett Virtual BookstoresMr. and Mrs. Michael ForbesDenise Forlizzi '75Mr. and Mrs. Carl FowlerMary O'Donnell Freund '64Ms. Gabel-LuddyMsgr. Robert GallagherMr. and Mrs. Gary GanibiMr. Gino GaudioJennifer Polito Gaulke '71Carlos George '84Mr. and Mrs. Tirso GeorgeMr. and Mrs. Vic GeorginoMr. Albert J GhirardelliMrs. Cindy GiraldoMs. Alexandra GlickmanMichelle Goffin Godfrey '75Mr. and Mrs. Michael GreerCarol Kiernan Griswold '71Mr. and Mrs. Wilson GuerreroMs. Nancy GuillenScott Hamilton '82Dr. Arjan HarjaniMr. and Mrs. Larry Harty

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Mr. and Mrs. Michael HastingsDr. Jane HavenSister Mary Hawkins, S.P.Mr. and Mrs. Don HibbardMs. Claire HickeyMr. and Mrs. James HitchcockDeborah Melone Hollens '66Ann Conley Holmquist '75Mr. and Mrs. JC HoltSister Charlene Hudon, S.P.Mr. Michael HunnMrs. Brenda IannicielloHeui Su Im '96Mr. and Mrs. Joseph IngraffiaMs. Marsha JacksonSusan Tuomy Jacobs '75Mr. and Mrs. Eric JimenezMr. and Mrs. Ari KalayciyanMr. Paul KaminskiMr. and Mrs. Harry KaraoglanianJodi Reif Kasper '76Georgette Dvoracek Katuna '69Mr. Bob KelleyMr. David KesslerMr. and Dr. Alexander KirkpatrickMr. and Mrs. Roger KollBarbara Penkal Kornylo '75Ms. Maribel KuklishGabriela Montoya Kuntz '63Mr. and Mrs. Mitchell L'AngelleSister Yvonne LeBlanc, S.P.Joan Lewan '60Hana J. Lowe '11Mr. and Mrs. Benedicto LozanoMr. and Mrs. Anton LubeleyMichael and Annette MaddenMrs. Cathy MainColin Marchelletta '93Ms. Rozan MardosianMr. and Mrs. Stephen MarcusDavid Mark and Lorraine Bellis Mark '76Mr. and Mrs. Carlos MarquezMr. John MatheusMaster Cooling CorporationAnne Matthews '93Ms. Joan McCarthy

Susan Leum McDonald-Nance '63Mrs. Jan McLaughlinJoan Brake McNerney '63Mr. and Mrs. Emmanuel MejiaEdward Mena '89Mr. Richard MesserDr. Sheba K. MeymandiMrs. Estelita MillerMs. Lilit MinasianCheryl Polfus Minor '75Elizabeth Hermann Mitchell '60Mr. and Mrs. Terry MollMr. and Mrs. Michael MullenMs. Christine MullerRebecca Wolfe Mumford '75Mr. and Mrs. Craig MurrayMr. and Mrs. Serhiy NaumovMr. and Mrs. Chuck NelsonMr. and Mrs. Clyde NelsonSharron Dowthwaite Nelson '75Linda Newton '77Mr. Joe NgamsangaMr. and Mrs. John NuanesMr. and Mrs. Terry O'BrienMr. Jack O'NeillMargaret O'Neill '70Mr. and Mrs. Manuel OcanaMr. and Mrs. Anton OswaldMr. Robert OvromPages LAMr. and Mrs. Vito PaolettaMr. Michael ParkerMs. Mercedes ParodiMr. and Mrs. Robert PinkleyVirginia Piros '82Ms. Teresa PiumettiBarbara Palumbo Poer '59Joseph Privitelli, Jr. '85Providence Health and ServicesMs. Lisa RawlinsBridget Razo '75Mr. and Mrs. Richard RealivasquezBarbara Heinrich Redlitz '72Regina Shermer Reed '69Gail Reisman '73Mr. and Mrs. George ReyesMr. Andrew Ritchie

Mrs. Shelley RizzottiMs. Norma RobbinsMaureen Birney Rosenblatt '61Mr. and Mrs. Nat RubinfeldMrs. Stella SaittaBeverly Belkiewicz Saliba '60Dr. Erika SalaoMr. and Mrs. Barry SamsonSan Francis Imports, Inc.Mr. and Mrs. Jim SartorisMr. and Mrs. Ken SchaeferMr. and Mrs. Tom ScheererMr. Joe SciutoSr. Colleen Settles O.P.Sisters of ProvidenceMrs. Joyce Skinner Linda Smith '75Mr. and Mrs. Michael SmithMr. Sandy SmithMr. Tom SmithKathleen Snider '65St. Charles BorromeoSt. Finbar ChurchSt. Robert Bellarmine ChurchPaul W. Speer, Inc.Mr. and Mrs. Phillip StewartMr. and Mrs. James Stuemke Sr.Mr. and Mrs. Rustico SungaMr. Paul SharpeMr. and Mrs. Stephen SwoffordMr. and Mrs. Jess TalamantesMrs. Celeste TalleyMr. Reece TalleyMs. Tiffany TavaresMr. and Mrs. Nick ThomasKathleen McKiernan Thornton '71Ms. Eileen TrujilloBetsy Sweet Truyoo '68Ms. Christine TsaiJudy Egan Umeck '75Mr. and Mrs. Larry UyenoCharleen Coffey Vega '65Mr. Rafe VegaDr. Cesar A. VelezSister Lucy Villanova, S.P.Mary Ellen Hammond Villar '64Anne Rodman Vitello '74

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Alumnotes1960’sJanice Krattiger ’61 underwent breast cancer surgery with very promising results. A lumpectomy was necessary and no cancer was found in her lymph nodes. She is grateful to the PHS community for their prayers and support. Janice would like to ask for continued prayers as she goes through the recovery process.

Linda Bradford Costello ‘69 has been married for 30 years to Bill Costello, and has two adult children; Leticia and Michael. She has one grandson named Taylor, who is 6 years old. Linda has worked as a Manager at AT&T for 43 years and has lived in San Diego since 1977.

1970’sAmanda Sowards ’77 works as a paralegal at an Encino law firm and has a 24 year old daughter and an (almost) two year old grandson. Amanda has been writing and singing again.

Mr. Paul VitelloMs. Eleanor Von Der AheThomas R. Von Der Ahe, Sr.Mr. and Mrs. Paul VoskerchianMr. and Mrs. William VosslerThe Walt Disney CompanyMarianne Stifter Walters '69Warner Bros. EntertainmentElaine Casey Warren '69Dr. and Mrs. Kenneth WepmanMr. and Mrs. Steven WhitehorseMr. and Mrs. Bill WigginsWilliam H. Hannon FoundationMs. Erin WilsonWoodbury UniversityWorthe Real Estate Group, Inc.Ms. Jennifer WyattMs. Linda WyattMr. and Mrs. Thomas YosuicoDr. and Mrs. Timothy YoungMr. and Mrs. Mark Zoradi

In Honor of...

Mr. and Mrs. Robert BrennanMr. and Mrs. Anton Lubeley

Sister Lucille Dean, S.P.Mr. and Mrs. Anton Lubeley Mrs. Mary Ellen Villar

Sr. Mary Hawkins, S.P.Mr. and Mrs. Anton Lubeley

Mr. C. Vic LeBretonMr. and Mrs. Anton Lubeley

Sr. Alexis Melancon, S.P.Mrs. Mary Ellen Villar

Bishop Sylvester RyanMr. and Mrs. Anton Lubeley

Sr. Lucy Villanova, S.P.Mrs. Mary Ellen Villar

In Memory of...

Agnes DeanMr. and Mrs. Anton Lubeley

Pauline HammondMrs. Sheila Benson

Sylvia "Sibby" Syracuse ‘75Mrs. Michelle Godfrey Mrs. Cheryl Polfus Minor

1980’sCarlo Loffredo ‘87 is an International Urban Search and Rescue Specialist/Logistician.

2000’sChris Villanueva ‘03 received his Bachelor of Science degree in Biological Sciences: Microbiology, with a Minor in Ancient History, Post Graduate Studies: Clinical Laboratory Science. In other words, he is a self-proclaimed “proud professional lab rat!”

Andrea Solis ‘04 is currently attending Southwestern Law School.

Liezel De Guzman ‘07 has been an aspiring dancer and choreographer since 2003 and credits Theme Day as her inspiration!

Courtney McShane ‘08 graduated from the University of Colorado at Boulder on May 11th. She graduated

Alumna Sarah Jedlicka ‘09 returned for a visit to PHS. She is attending UC Berkeley.

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Providence’s class of 1962 celebrated their 50th reunion the weekend of May 4, 2012 with a luncheon

at Lakeside Golf Club. Other festivites included a tour of the PHS campus, lunch at Bob’s Big Boy, and dining at The Smokehouse - a popular destination for PHS alumni!

summa cum laude, with distinction. She received a double degree in Psychology & Neuroscience and Sociology. She has been inducted into Phi Beta Kappa, Alpha Kappa Delta (the International Sociology Honor Society) and Psi Chi (the International Honor Society in Psychology). Her overall GPA at graduation was 3.945. She begins law school – also at the University of Colorado – in August.

We love hearing from our alumni! Please contact Sharron Nelson with your updates at Sharron.Nelson@providencehigh.org.

The Class of 1962’s50th Reunion

Jean Rusackas, Richie Petras, Jolene Stauth, and Linda Malouf

Joan Russo and her sister, Terri McQuaide, Donnie Dietz, Signe (Terri) Romero, Marie Watson, and

Mary Wynia

Members of the class of 1962 at The Smokehouse restaurant

Save These Dates!- July 28, 2012 - The class of 1982 will celebrate their 30th

reunion. Please contact Rich Robles at richrobles@cox.net or Eric Miller at Miller8108@aol.com for more info.

- September 15, 2012 - The class of 1992 will have their 20th reunion on campus.

- October 20, 2012 - A special alumni reception in honor of Mrs. Jan McLaughlin will be held at PHS from 6-10 pm.

- November 8, 2012 - PHS will host a preview of the Fall Play from the Theater Department for Faculty, Staff and Alumni.

- March 14, 2013 - PHS will host a preview of the Spring Musical from the Theater Department for alumni.

- July 13, 2013 - PHS will host an All-Alumni Event; a reception and tours of the campus from 3:00-5:00pm.This

event will be a LOT of fun!!!

For questions regarding these events, or anything alumni related, please contact Sharron Nelson, Alumni Relations

Coordinator, at Sharron.Nelson@providencehigh.org.

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Alums Return For Career Day

On Friday, March 30th, approximately 35 PHS alums were back on campus as guest speakers for

Career Day. For some, this marked the first time back on campus since graduating from Providence. Classes were canceled for the day as students instead gathered

Joe Ungos ‘94 and Jay Ungos ‘92

Majelane Bautista ‘06, Matthew Benzinger ‘06, and Adam Vitello ‘06

Head of School, Mr. Joe Sciuto, Sharron Dowthwaite Nelson ‘75, and Marta Waller ‘70

Jason VanHecke ‘93, Andrew Schoentag ‘91, and Robert Mena ‘94

in the Student Activity Center to hear keynote speaker, Judge Philip Soto, speak before breaking up into groups, with each student attending three “seminars.” The day concluded with a special luncheon for the alum speakers and faculty and staff members.

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PHS faculty member Tanya Baronian for the loss of her grandmother, Stella Baronian.

Kristina Bialkowski ‘12 for the loss of her grandmother, Alice Bialkowski.

Jan Canarella ‘73 for the loss of her mother, Mary Jeanne Cooley.

PHS counselor Michele Collins for the loss of her cousin, Megan Gianotti.

Christopher Echavarri ‘03, Anthony Echavarri ‘07, and Kristin Echavarri ‘10 for the loss of their father, Jim Echavarri. Mr. Echavarri was an involved member of PHS’ Parent Board.

Suzan Ejuryan ‘12 for the loss of her great grandmother, Hyguhi Mafyan.

Patrick Gonzalez ‘12 for the loss of his aunt, Carolina Iraheta.

Former PHS Vice Principal, Sr. Mary Hawkins, SP, for the loss of her twin brother, Larry Hawkins.

Ann Conley-Holmquist ‘75 for the loss of her mother, Mary Conley.

Betina Loudermilk ‘92 and David Loudermilk ‘94 for the loss of their father, Dr. Roland Loudermilk.

We Pray to the Lord...

Please keep the following members of the extended Providence Community in your thoughts and prayers:

The family of Mindy McDonough ‘68. Mindy passed away on December 14, 2011.

Former PHS teacher, Diana (Egan) Middleton, for the loss of her husband, Eric Middleton. Eric was the brother-in-law of PHS Director of Admissions, Judy Egan Umeck ‘75.

PHS staff member Rose Caven Piazza ‘66, Scott Piazza ‘99, and Christina Piazza ‘01 for the loss of their brother and uncle, John Caven.

Sandra Probasco-Waibel ‘78 for the loss of her sister, Laurie Probasco-Pitner. Laurie passed away on February 22, 2012.

The family of Joseph E. Rawlinson, President of the Fritz B. Burns Foundation. Mr. Rawlinson passed away on September 30, 2011.

PHS faculty member Ilyea Shaikh for the loss of his grandmother, Bishun Devi Pershadsingh.

Katie Smyser ‘06 for the loss of her brother, Matthew Smyser.

Robert Storbakken ‘12 for the loss of his grandmother, Esperanza Tapia.

Joy Hammond Valento ‘62 and Mel Hammond Villar ‘64 for the loss of their mother, Pauline Hammond.

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Donors For Fiscal Year2010-2011

(Comprehensive report will be available online soon)

Scholarships & General Giving

Class of 1959Rose-Marie Alcocer Bearden '59Devi Savitt Bellows '59Sharon Young Galindo '59Janice Myotte Hurd '59Carol Rando Irsfeld '59Barbara Palumbo Poer '59Dee Mancuso Puleo '59Mary Adamsak Renaud '59Joyce Speeter Sfetku '59Julie Voss Snyder '59

Class of 1960Pauline Bartolone Abney '60Monica Flynn Brickell '60Alice Bergman Forlano '60Carol Ann Carney Hess '60Joyce Flory Kowatch '60Dianne Sorrell Lamb '60Joan Lewan '60Edith Kingsley McDevitt '60Theresa McNichol-Lawrence '60Elizabeth Hermann Mitchell '60Donna Castro Morrow '60Beverly Belkiewicz Saliba '60Jillian Murray Segal '60Jeanne Riendeau Sisson '60Deborah Stark Tabor '60

Class of 1961Sharon Fornaca Alix '61Sunny Levasseur Arford '61Louise Hansman Brown '61Patricia Rauckhorst Brown '61Kathy Martinet Buccola '61Gloria Ortiz Garcia '61Carolyn Urone Greenwood '61Eloise Klein Healy '61Patricia McGreevy Heaton '61Penny McQuattie Hill '61

Nancy Linsday Lapic '61Anita Childs Mapes '61Penny Groff Rice '61Susan Lee Root '61Maureen Birney Rosenblatt '61Sister Barbara Schamber, S.P. '61Joanne Carroll Wright '61

Class of 1962Teri McQuaide Abbott '62Linda Malouf Abraham '62Barbara Fotine Atkins '62Mikki Rohaly Bolliger '62KarAnn Sebastian Despard '62Virginia Dalton Ficco '62Cherie Foster '62Kathy Dickinson Fredrickson '62Patricia Nicolai Harrington '62Constance Melvin '62Victoria Piemonte Rabjohn '62Kathe Robbs '62Phyllis Stonehocker '62Victoria Swackenberg Umans '62Rita Roland Wehrfritz '62Sister Teresa White '62

Class of 1963Donna Hansman Bienus '63Stephanie Brown Cannon '63Karen Schultz Csejtey '63Nancy Dahmus Darby '63Kathryn McArdle Gangi '63Pattie Seward Gocke '63Peggy Dalton Kohls '63Gabriela Montoya Kuntz '63Susan Leum McDonald-Nance '63Joan Brake McNerney '63Kathy Boulger Phillips '63Ruth Bilek Podielski '63Betsy Ramsey '63

Dianne Tomsicek-McGinnis '63

Class of 1964Sheila Florence Benson '64Mary Alice Diederich-Wilson '64Mary O'Donnell Freund '64Judith Hunt '64Elaine Anastasia Janson '64Lanora Fitzgerald Pook '64Mary Ellen Hammond Villar '64Denise Charland Weddle '64Patricia Campbell West '64Susan Wright Williams '64Susan Blank Woods '64

Class of 1965Melinda Mathison Johnson '65Claire Ramsey Kurkjian '65Karen Loew Maerz '65Helena Murano Marsh '65Roberta Miller '65Kathleen Hurley Montierth '65Delia Smith '65Kathleen Snider '65Eileen Wesson '65

Class of 1966Janet Donovan Casella '66Rita Trinkaus Cooney '66Deborah Melone Hollens '66Kathleen O'Neill LeBreton '66Mary Schaub Matasso '66Dee Dee Maxwell '66Clarene Graham McCartney '66Rosina Caven Piazza '66Pamela Walker Taxe '66

Class of 1967Sandy Denning McLaughlin '67Kathleen Casey Schmidl '67

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Elaine Murray Stangland '67

Class of 1968Dr. Dale and Tracey McCallion Campbell '68Jeanne McLaughlin Feybush '68Linda Pixley Hardman '68Debra Hume '68Cindi Taylor Ides '68Mary Livio '68Julie McAndrews Mork '68Linda McNeel '68Catherine Paez '68Kathleen Courtney Pardi '68Christine Garrison Rippey '68Betsy Sweet Truyoo '68Mary Erickson Van de Kamp '68

Class of 1969Kathleen Dufault Barrella '69Renee Chicoine Bowles '69Mary Cappadonna '69Ivana Artukovich LeBaron '69Charlyne Graham Pack '69Terry Romero-Paul '69Kathleen Dolan Smead '69Karen Roshay Thompson '69Marianne Stifter Walters '69Elaine Casey Warren '69Patricia Wilkinson '69

Class of 1970Linda Caito Humphrey '70Paula Chadbourne '70Jennifer Hubbard Feiner '70Margaret Boyle Gustavson '70Deborah Tidik Iverson '70Maria Gomez Kabakoff '70Margaret O'Neill '70Suzanne Ramsey '70

Class of 1971Debra Bennett '71Laura Wagener Bennett '71Heidi Charland '71Susan Merkle Gmur '71Jean Batliner Hill '71Nancy Maben '71Mary McDermott '71Kathleen Geraughty Scobell '71Maggie Sebastian '71

Kathleen McKiernan Thornton '71Margie Maker Walters '71

Class of 1972Karla Hokr Carlsen '72Jacquelynn Slatten Carlson '72Lynne Thomas Gerred '72Kathryn O'Neill Maurer '72Patricia Simon McInnish '72Nancy McNamara Trudeau '72Ellen Dunn McPherson '72Mary Sortino Petersen '72Teresa Brown Simonson '72

Class of 1973Nancy Brown Bussard '73Olga L. Castellanos '73Elizabeth Burton Corethers '73Pauline Kiernan '73Geraldine Stifter Lorme '73Molly Mahony '73Tess Moran '73Cathy Gelfuso Perkins '73Michelle Strongo Pfeiffer '73LouAnn Galieote Reising '73Gail Reisman '73

Class of 1974Melinda Ward Coyne '74Mary Hood Groff '74Janet Batliner Lowell '74Mary O'Neill '74Loretta Hardie Rahmani '74Michelle Wilson Rigney '74Gail Robillard '74Leslie Hubbard Smith '74Anne Rodman Vitello '74

Class of 1975Cynthia Haran Adelman '75Karen Agelson '75Christy Olson Edwards '75Michelle Goffin Godfrey '75Mary Ellen Horan '75Susan Tuomy Jacobs '75Barbara Penkal Kornylo '75Cheryl Polfus Minor '75Sharron Dowthwaite Nelson '75Danielle Cartier '75Bridget Razo '75

Linda Smith '75Judy Egan Umeck '75

Class of 1976Paula Grimaud-Diniro '76Jodi Reif Kasper '76Lorraine Bellis Mark '76

Class of 1977Kelli-Ann Recker Agner '77Marianne Carroll-Miller '77Dolores Sosa Falchini '77Stephen Grimaud '77John Kreis '77Marla Daniels Kroll '77Pieri Arcidiacono Levandofsky '77Linda Newton '77

Class of 1978Meg Hayes '78Becky Vela Krueger '78Bradley Recker '78 Patricia Deghi Walker '78

Class of 1979Teresa Alarid White '79Susan Arcidiacono '79Janine Southwood Aumont '79Tina Thompson Billingsley '79

Class of 1980Diane Johnston Conger '80Alexa Dell'Acqua '80Barbara Euler '80Stacy Vierheilig Fraser '80Suzanne Starke Winick '80

Class of 1981Nona Rodriguez Acosta '81John Laue '81 & Lisa Carrasco Laue '81Ellen McManus '81Laura Pulido Nash '81Jens Oetiker '81Joy Anne Glassmire Pierce '81Rita Figliuzzi Recker ‘81

Class of 1982Scott Hamilton '82Joe Hanratty '82Eric Miller '82

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Kelly Edge Ohrt '82Virginia Piros '82

Class of 1984Greg Britt '84Cheryl Chiappe-Lauth '84Carlos George '84Karen Reinhart Hicks '84Maria Pilar Hoye '84Theresa Jones '84Gabriel Sandoval '84

Class of 1985Robert Holmes '85

Class of 1986Rose Marie Spinoso Alex '86Iris Murillo '86Kurt Nusbaum '86Eva Weiss Rejhons '86

Class of 1987V.C. Aronis '87Jose Rodriguez '87Tim Thobe '87

Class of 1988Dennis Bullock '88Oscar George '88

Class of 1989Andrew Bencze '89

Class of 1990William Byron '90Greg Hurley '90Melissa Pope '90Alexis Rodriguez '90Nadia Vartoughian '90

Class of 1991Alison Livingston Dirstine '91Paul Fabre '91

Class of 1993Erika Garrido '93Colin Marchelletta '93

Class of 1995Nicole Nugent Caito '95

Class of 1996Lisa Casella '96Heui Su Im '96

Class of 1997Michael Piano '97

Class of 2000Anna Wypchlak '00

Class of 2002Angelica Nangit '02

Class of 2003Christina Ashjian '03

Class of 2005Ryan Campbell '05

Class of 2006Joseph Conty '06Catherine Jedlicka '06Amala Kasturiraj '06

Class of 2007Michael Ashjian '07Nicolas Estrada '07

Class of 2008Michael Conty '08

Class of 2010Patrick A. Bergin '10Penelope R. Burner '10Michael P. Gutierrez '10

IndividualsMs. Donna AndersonMr. and Mrs. Aris ArandaMr. and Mrs. Michael ForbesMr. Eddy GarciaMrs. Rosemary HagerottMr. and Mrs. Bob HarperMs. Kimberly HernandezMr. Paul MakarewiczMr. Edgar NellMr. and Mrs. Joseph PettitMr. and Mrs. Robert SalmonMs. Ellen SchmidtMr. and Mrs. Luis Stelzner

Mr. and Mrs. James Stuemke Sr.Ms. Kathryn TreesuwanMr. and Mrs. Sebastian VegaMrs. Peg Vega-HusonMrs. Carol VeitchMr. and Mrs. Philip VerveerMr. Larry HoeschenMr. Doug ParkerMr. and Mrs. William BialkowskiMr. and Mrs. Willard BlockMr. Lupicinio V. CamposMr. and Mrs. John CastroMs. Joyce ChambersMrs. Margaret EhrigMr. and Mrs. Bill GreerMr. and Mrs. Jean HaddadMr. and Mrs. Don HibbardMr. and Mrs. Lowell HorwedelMrs. Dee JenkinsMr. and Mrs. George KuprianczykMrs. Lois L'AngelleMs. Barbara MaccarilloMr. and Mrs. Juan MaldonadoMr. and Mrs. Jack McGrayMr. and Mrs. Charles NardoniMrs. Lu NiesleyMr. and Mrs. Edgar Pease Jr.Mr. and Mrs. George PolancoMr. Ben L. ReyesMr. and Mrs. Manuel RoblesMrs. Gloria RondoloMrs. Geneveive RoumbosMr. and Mrs. German RuizMrs. Elenita SaleroMr. and Mrs. Alan SamsonMs. Linda SarenasMrs. Clotilde VillaMr. Cheng YangMr. and Mrs. Mitchell ThomasMr. Arthur TurnerMs. T.J. BaptieMr. and Mrs. Brian BowmanSister Helen Brennan, S.P.Ms. Marite ButnersSister Rose Byrne, S.P.Class of 1960Mr. and Mrs. Kenneth C. CoopmanMr. Antonio CornejoMrs. Betty DonovanMs. Lorraine Faiola

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Ms. Mary Jane FerranteSister Mary Fox, S.P.Mr. and Mrs. Vic GeorginoMs. Linda GillMrs. Gerry GoffinMr. and Mrs. Lloyd HutchinsonMrs. Brenda IannicielloSister Yvonne LeBlanc, S.P.Mr. C. Victor LeBretonMichael and Annette MaddenDr. Rose Marie McCartinSister Mary Catherine McGuire, S.P.Sister Alexis Melancon, S.P.Mr. Richard MesserSister Carla Montante, S.P.Ms. Geraldine NielsenMrs. Nancy SciurbaMs. Catherine Van StralenMs. Eleanor Von Der AheMr. and Mrs. Stan WestonMost Reverend Gerald E. WilkersonMs. Linda WyattMr. and Mrs. Joseph AdneyMr. and Mrs. Vrej AintablianMs. Anita AlixMr. and Mrs. Luis AmadoMr. and Mrs. Andranik AntekelianMr. and Mrs. Leon AshjianMr. and Mrs. Thom BabbesMr. and Mrs. Sarkis BaronianMs. Robin BarryDr. and Mrs. Roy BealsMr. and Mrs. Ananillias BecerraMrs. Magdalena Beltran-del OlmoMr. and Mrs. Carl BenzingerMr. and Mrs. Charles BerginMr. and Mrs. Juan BernabeMr. and Mrs. Randolf BialkowskiMrs. Dorothy BowrenMr. and Mrs. Gil BreakmanMs. Ann BrittMs. Christina BrownMrs. Val ByronMr. and Mrs. Horacio CamberosMr. and Mrs. Michael CampMr. and Mrs. Tomas CananMr. and Mrs. Placido CarrilloMr. and Mrs. Lee H. CastroMs. Rachel ChairesMr. and Mrs. Mark Chambers

Mr. and Mrs. Surapong ChinotaikulMr. and Mrs. Emmanuel ContyMr. and Mrs. Thomas CravenMr. and Mrs. Angelo CruzMr. and Mrs. Gaudioso DeGuiaMr. and Mrs. Edward DekermenjiMr. and Mrs. Francisco DiBattistaMr. and Mrs. Benedicto EsguerraMr. H. Arthur EstrellerMr. and Mrs. Raymond FabreMr. and Mrs. Raymond FerranteMr. and Mrs. Saverio FicocelliMr. Carl Fisher and Ms. Nancy KingMr. and Mrs. Juan FrancoMr. and Mrs. Gary GanibiMr. and Mrs. Garon GarrettMs. Alicia GarridoMr. and Mrs. Paul GarrierMr. and Mrs. John GeirlandMr. and Mrs. Tirso GeorgeMr. and Mrs. Vahe GhazarianMr. and Mrs. Tod GindrauxMs. Alexandra GlickmanMr. and Mrs. Michael GreerMr. and Mrs. Wilson GuerreroMr. and Mrs. Thomas GuttryMr. and Mrs. Michael HastingsDr. Jane HavenMr. and Mrs. David HendersonMr. and Mrs. Luis HernandezMr. and Mrs. James HitchcockMr. and Mrs. Lester HofilenaMr. and Mrs. Gordon JonesMr. and Mrs. Jack KasbarianMr. and Mrs. Ignatius KasturirajMs. Alycia KeysMr. and Mrs. John KimMr. and Dr. Alexander KirkpatrickMr. and Mrs. Scott KramerMrs. Catherine KroenerMr. and Mrs. Arlen KuklinMr. and Mrs. Mitchell L'AngelleMr. and Mrs. Osbaldo LaraMr. Jose LeonMr. and Mrs. Michael LingMrs. Joan LinkogleMr. and Mrs. Michael LivingstonMrs. Martha LopezMr. and Mrs. Anton LubeleyMr. and Mrs. Arthur Madrid

Mr. and Mrs. Fred MaidenbergMr. and Mrs. Juan MaldonadoMr. and Mrs. Orlando MarceloMr. and Mrs. Stephen MarcusMrs. Galina MarinovaMr. and Mrs. James MarkeyMr. and Mrs. Benedict MathiasMr. and Mrs. Brian McKimMr. and Mrs. David McNuttMs. Mary MeehanMs. Judeth MelgarMr. and Mrs. Mauricio MendezMr. and Mrs. Jesse MenezMs. Zenaida MichaelMrs. Estelita MillerMr. and Mrs. Nelson MinosaMr. and Mrs. Cesar MonesMr. and Mrs. Robert MooreMr. and Mrs. Donald MossMr. and Mrs. Mark MunozMrs. Libby NardoMr. and Mrs. Charles NardoniMr. and Mrs. Thomas NealMr. and Mrs. Clyde NelsonMr. and Mrs. Hiddo NettoMr. and Mrs. Elmer NuydaMr. and Mrs. Anton OswaldMr. and Mrs. James PagliusoThe Pantaleo FamilyMr. Michael ParkerMs. Elba PereiraMr. and Mrs. John PetrosMr. and Mrs. Frank PincherliMr. Adolfo ProcopioMr. and Mrs. Gerard QuintosMr. and Mrs. Rafael RamirezMr. and Mrs. Rudy RaymundoMr. and Mrs. Stephen RaynesMr. and Mrs. Duncan RaysideMr. and Mrs. Richard RealivasquezMrs. Cathleen ReuterMs. Cecilia RevillaMs. Susana ReyesMr. and Mrs. Delfin RuizMr. and Mrs. Barry SamsonMr. and Mrs. Ken SchaeferMr. and Mrs. Tom ScheererMr. and Mrs. Larry SepulvedaMrs. Florence ShaffMr. and Mrs. J.L. Shepherd

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Mr. and Mrs. Edgar SilvaMr. and Mrs. Eldie SnyderMr. and Mrs. Miguel SolorzanoMr. and Mrs. Phillip StewartMr. and Mrs. David StoneMr. and Mrs. Rustico SungaMr. and Mrs. Stephen SwoffordMr. and Mrs. Veeriya ThenkondarMr. and Mrs. Cesar TingMs. Marti TreichelMr. James VargaMr. Paul VitelloMr. and Mrs. Albert WargoMrs. Jean WhiteMr. and Mrs. Steven WhitehorseMr. and Mrs. Lloyd WilkeyMrs. Helen WongMr. and Mrs. Zbigniew WypchlakMr. James ZieglerMatt Gee, Ph.D.Mr. Eric JamesDr. Sheba K. MeymandiMrs. Betty RancesMs. Gayle WhittemoreMr. Zackie J. BoydMs. Irene GleasonMr. and Mrs. Gene NivaMr. William PowellMrs. Shelley RizzottiMr. and Mrs. Jim SartorisMrs. Joyce SkinnerMsgr. Robert GallagherMs. Judith AndersonAnonymous DonorMrs. Vickie BagwellMrs. Sigrid BarklundMs. Tanya BaronianMs. Jennifer BelloMs. Pat BoroughsMrs. Devon BoydMs. Josefina CastilloMr. and Mrs. Michael CollinsMs. Michele CollinsSister Lucille Dean, S.P.Mr. Tom DurkinMrs. Mary EvansMs. Joanie FenstermakerMrs. Polly GreenSister Mary Hawkins, S.P.Sister Renate Hayum, S.P.

Ms. Claire HickeyMr. and Mrs. Joseph IngraffiaMr. Paul KaminskiMrs. Shiz KamiyaMs. Karri KirschMs. Maribel KuklishMs. Kathryn KurtzMrs. Maureen MephamMs. Mercedes ParodiMr. Chester PawloskiMr. Kenneth PoitrasMrs. Marissa Rawlins-BradfieldMr. Gerald A. RedondoMr. Ronald ScholtenMrs. Michele SchulteMr. Joe SciutoMr. Ilyea ShaikhMr. Reece TalleyMr. Rafe VegaSister Lucy Villanova, S.P.Mr. Christopher WoodMs. Sue WyninegarMrs. Susan YeeMr. and Mrs. Lars MomsenMr. Gary BricMr. and Mrs. Jess Talamantes

Businesses, Corporations, Foundations, & OrganizationsAll in One PlumbingAnderson Trophy CompanyBank of America FoundationBill Hannon FoundationBurbank Health Care FoundationBurbank Pet PlazaCarrie Estelle Doheny FoundationCaruso AffiliatedClifford Development GroupCollection Consultants of CaliforniaD.W. Henderson Jewelers, LLCDC ArchitectsDr. Cesar A. VelezDunbar Financial ServicesEdison Matching Gift ProgramEstrada Dental GroupGentle Hands, Inc.Goffles Waffles LLCInnovisJohn & Hilda Arnold Foundation

KPMGMaster Cooling CorporationN. Arr Alinsod, M.D. F.A.A.F.P.Pacia DentistryPreciosa, Inc.Premier Security ServicesProvidence Health and ServicesRadnet Management, Inc.Ralph’s Grocery CompanyRBW Dyna Air, Inc.Richard Dunn Family FoundationRMC 2 ConstructionSisters of ProvidenceSureway TransportationTahanan ConstructionTargetThe California Wellness FoundationMizuho USA Foundation, Inc.The Time MachineThe Walt Disney CompanyVan Dyke Specialty Coatings CorporationWarner Brothers Entertainment Inc.Wells Fargo Community Support CampaignWilliam H. Hannon FoundationWoodbury University

Promise For the Future IIMr. and Mrs. Joseph AdneyMr. and Mrs. Jose AlbertMrs. Lissette AranaMs. Miriam ArmendarizMr. and Mrs. Gerardo AscencioMr. and Mrs. Jose AyonMr. and Mrs. Thom BabbesMr. and Mrs. Randolf BialkowskiMr. and Mrs. Abikar BoghokianMr. and Mrs. Arturo BonillaDennis Bullock ‘88Fritz B. Burns FoundationMr. and Mrs. Victor CarrilloMr. and Mrs. Luis CasanovaMs. Josefina CastilloMr. and Mrs. Renato CedenoMrs. Josephine ChungDr. Dale CochranMs. Michele CollinsMary Catherine Crawford Coluzzi ‘62Mr. and Mrs. Kenneth C. CoopmanMr. and Mrs. Raul CorralMr. and Mrs. Angelo Cruz

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In Honor of... Mr. and Mrs. robert brennan Mr. and Mrs. Anton Lubeley Classes of 1965 & 1966 Ms. Linda Gill sister luCille dean, sP Mr. and Mrs. Anton Lubeley Mrs. Mary Ellen Villar

sister Mary Hawkins, sP Mr. and Mrs. Anton Lubeley Mrs. Michele Schulte Mr. C. ViC lebreton Mr. and Mrs. Vic Georgino Mr. and Mrs. Anton Lubeley

In Memory of... Maria arCidiaCono Ms. Pieri Levandofsky Mary Jane burton Ms. Elizabeth Corethers agnes dean Mr. and Mrs. Anton Lubeley

don deMont Mr. Doug Parker Mary Jane ferrante Mr. and Mrs. David McNutt sister renate HayuM, sP Ms. Vickie Bagwell Mr. and Mrs. Michael Collins Sister Lucille Dean, SP Sister Mary Hawkins, SP Mr. and Mrs. Anton Lubeley Mrs. Kathleen Pantaleo Providence High School Sisters of Providence Carol HoesCHen Mr. Larry Hoeschen katHleen lawrenCe Mrs. Sheila Benson

Mr. and Mrs. Ronald De GuzmanMr. and Mrs. Stephan DorlandtMs. Karen DouglassDr. and Mrs. Greg EkizianMs. Joanie FenstermakerMr. and Mrs. Angelo FerialdiMs. Linda FullerMr. and Mrs. Gary GanibiMr. and Mrs. Paul GaribaldiMr. and Mrs. John GeirlandMr. and Mrs. Vic GeorginoMs. Alexandra GlickmanDr. Arjan HarjaniMrs. Giselle HasroutyMr. and Mrs. David HendersonMr. Ben HernandezMs. Claire HickeyMr. and Mrs. Lester HofilenaMrs. Catherine IbrahimMr. and Mrs. Sarkis KaradjianMr. and Mrs. Ibrahim KhayatMr. and Mrs. Jason KimKiwanis Burbank Sunrise FoundationMs. Janet Lam Bonny Harvey LaMonica ‘59John Laue ‘81 & Lisa Carrasco Laue ‘81Mr. Jose LeonMr. and Mrs. Giacomo LlagunoMr. and Mrs. Donald LongtainMr. and Mrs. Anton LubeleyMr. and Mrs. Richard LusterMr. and Mrs. Bernard MaccarilloKaren Loew Maerz ‘65Mrs. Cathy MainMr. and Mrs. Juan MaldonadoMr. and Mrs. Artemio MartinMs. Arleen MasangkayMary McDermott ‘71Ms. Judeth MelgarMr. and Mrs. Guillermo MonterrosaMr. and Mrs. Michael MullenLaura Pulido Nash ‘81Mr. and Mrs. Hector NeryMr. and Mrs. Ruben OganesyanMr. and Mrs. Bienvenido OngMr. and Mrs. Florante PagelaMr. and Mrs. Edwin ParentelaJeanette Fischer Peter ‘64Rosina Caven Piazza ‘66Ms. Teresa Piumetti

Stacie Gwillam Plunkett ‘89Mr. and Mrs. Gerard QuintosMr. and Mrs. Rafael RamirezMr. and Mrs. Carlo RavanchoMr. and Mrs. Rudy RaymundoMr. and Mrs. Stephen RaynesMr. and Mrs. Duncan RaysideMs. Maria RitterDr. and Mrs. Jim RobertsMr. David RufusMr. and Mrs. Delfin RuizMrs. Stella SaittaSister Joeline Santiago, S.S.S.Mr. and Mrs. Ruel SantosMr. and Mrs. Jim SartorisMr. and Mrs. Ken SchaeferMr. and Mrs. Khoren ShaginianMr. and Mrs. David StoneDr. Katherine TakakiMr. and Mrs. Cesar TingMr. and Mrs. Abel ToribioJudy Egan Umeck ‘75Mr. and Mrs. Feliciano VegaMs. Mary Veiga-NobleMr. and Mrs. Raul H. VolfangoMr. and Mrs. Bill VoosenMr. Winfred WongThe Worthe Family

sister alexis MelanCon, sP Mrs. Pattie Gocke Mrs. Mary Ellen Villar PHs Parent board Providence High School

sisters of ProVidenCe Jubilarians Providence High School rafael Vega Sisters of Providence

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Members of the class of 1987 gathered for their 25th reunion at the home of Tammy Chung on June 9, 2012.