Pioneer Connections Fall 2012.pdf - Providence High School

P ioneer 

Connections 

A Publication for the Community of Providence High School Fall 2012 

Providence High School 

YOU BELONG HERE.

Message From Our 

Head of School 

Dear Friends of Providence High School, 

As 2012 is coming to an end, I have been taking the 

time to look back at all of the terrific things that are 

happening here at Providence High School. Those of us 

who are on campus everyday sometimes take for granted 

the success of our students, faculty and programs, but 

people from outside our school constantly remind me 

about all that is good at Providence High School. 

Whenever I host visitors on campus, they immediately 

understand why we all know that YOU BELONG 

HERE. In the fall, I hosted almost 20 principals and 

teachers from local feeder schools for tours of our classes 

and lunch. Each of these educators was impressed with 

the quality of our teaching and programs, and they 

were amazed about the respect and love shown by our 

students towards each other and to their school. 

There have been so many successes already this 

school year. We were so very blessed to finally open 

our new Science Center. This state of the art facility 

is being used in amazing ways by our students and 

faculty. I love visiting science classes and watching 

all of the innovation going on! Our fall drama, Terminal 

Café, was a challenging work that pushed our actors 

to their limits and led to many thought-provoking 

discussions on campus. Our girls’ volleyball teams and 

our cross country teams all competed hard in the fall. 

Congratulations to our varsity volleyball team and girls’ 

cross country team for making it to playoffs, and also to 

sophomore Lalo Fisher for making it to the individual 

boys’ cross country playoffs. A special congratulations 

goes out to our girls’ JV volleyball team for finishing 

17-1 overall and undefeated league champs! 

Our various choirs have been performing at many 

Providence Health & Services events as well as other 

public events. The audiences are always so appreciative 

of their talents. Again, I sometimes take our wonderful 

choirs for granted because I get to hear them rehearse 

every day. It’s nice to be in an audience with those 

who don’t get to hear them every day! In December, 

we honored all of our “techies” on campus during our 

traditional week affectionately known as “Nerd Week.” 

These “nerds” will be the next Bill Gates or Steve Jobs 

soon…thank goodness we knew them when they were 

Providence Pioneers! 

In this issue of Pioneer Connections you will read about 

many of our other accomplishments. There is a lot to 

be proud of at PHS. I appreciate your support of the 

Providence Fund and the Family Pledge Program. 

Without your continued generosity, we would not be 

able to sustain this impressive momentum. 

Yours in Providence, 

Joe Sciuto 

Head of School 

YOU BELONG HERE. 

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511 South Buena Vista Street 

Burbank, CA 91505 

(818) 846-8141 

www.providencehigh.org 

Administration 

Mr. Joe Sciuto, Head of School 

Mr. Dennis Bullock ‘88, Dean of Students 

Mrs. Claire Hickey, Dean of Studies 

Board of Regents 

Mr. James Sartoris, Chair 

Mr. Joseph Adney 

Mr. Ken Coopman 

Ms. Pam Corradi 

Msgr. Robert Gallagher 

Sister Mary Hawkins, SP 

Mr. Michael Madden 

Mr. Stuart Posin 

Sister Colleen Settles, OP 

Ms. Karen Soto-White 

Sister Lucille Dean, SP - Emeritus Member 

2012-2013 Parent Executive Committee 

Marla L’Angelle, President 

Alicia Pinkley, Vice President 

Belinda Calderon, Secretary 

Carlo Ravancho, Treasurer 

Shella Anderson, Hospitality Chair 

Ty Avandano, Gala 

Wendy & Rick Alvarado, SAC 

Wendy Berry, SAC 

Karen Buenaventura, 11 th Grade Rep. 

Fritzie Cruz, 10 th Grade Rep. 

Liz Cruz, 12 th Grade Rep. 

Daniel Fuentes, Hospitality 

Chez Harper, Fundraising 

Giselle Hasrouty, Parent Mentors 

Joanna Henoud, Medical Focus Program Rep. 

Elaine Hodges, 9 th Grade Rep. 

Marina Jimenez, Technology Focus Program Rep. 

Fatima Kasturiraj, Media Focus Program Rep. 

Erica Menke, ESCRIP 

Claudia Morris, Hospitality 

Burt & Jacquie Nelson, Sports Banquets 

Arlene Pileggi, Fine Arts 

Biana Raneri, Fundraising 

Andromeda Stevens, Hospitality 

Karen Soto-White, Board of Regents Liaison 

Roseanne Welch, Fundraising 

In This Issue... 

Pioneer News & Achievements 

PHS Celebrates Grand Opening of New Science Center 4 

PHS Mourns the Loss of Beloved Mrs. Greenhill 6 

Tribute to Mrs. Greenhill by Ms. Marisa Paolone ‘96 7 

Caitlin Markey ‘13 Named “Champion for Character” 8 

Domo Arigato, Mr. Roboto: Spotlight on Tech Focus 9 

Spotlight on Faculty & Staff 

Celebrating Personal & Spiritual Growth 10 

Welcome New Faculty & Staff Members 12 

Pioneer Newsbriefs 

New Block Schedule for 2013-2014 School Year 13 

Technological Upgrades 13 

Athletic Department News 

Coach Baskerville Joins LA Junior Chamber Board 14 

Cross Country Photos 14 

Girls’ Junior Varsity Volleyball Team Makes History 15 

Preview of Girls’ & Boys’ Basketball Season 16 

PHS in Photos 18 

Advancement Department News 

Letter from Director of Advancement 22 

Patrons 

List of Donors 23 

Reminisce 

Alumnotes 20 

Class of 1972 Celebrates 40 th Reunion 21 

Save the Date for Alumni Events 21 

Let Us Pray 26 

2013 Gala Save the Date 27 

Planned Giving 27 

Photo credit: Cathy Main, Michelle Boucher, Marcie 

Gilbert, Paul Kaminski 

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Fall 2012

ASB President Caitlin Markey ‘13, Sr. Mary Hawkins, SP, Sr. Lucille Dean, SP, Sr. Rebecca Berghoff, SP, and Mr. 

Joe Sciuto cut the ribbon. 

PHS Celebrates Grand Opening of 

New Science Center 

After years of dreaming, praying, planning, and 

fundraising, the new science center at Providence 

High School opened its doors to students eager to learn 

in the state-of-the-art classrooms and faculty members 

equally as eager to instruct using new equipment. 

The grand opening of the new science center took place 

on Monday, August 20, 2012, which coincided with the 

first day of the 2012-2013 school year. 

“The new science center is essential in keeping our 

science curriculum progressive and competitive. It will 

benefit the entire Providence community,” commented 

Mr. Joe Sciuto, PHS Head of School. 

Providence High School broke ground on the science 

center on December 16, 2011. The new facility consists 

of three state-of-the-art classroom/lab combinations 

used for biology, chemistry, and physics classes. 

Mr. Joe Ngamsanga, Biology and Environmental Science 

teacher, recalls attending seminars at other schools 

that had more modern biology labs and couldn’t help 

but compare these rooms to his own classroom lab, 

the room he has taught in for the past 16 years and that 

once housed a Home Economics class. 


Sophomores in Mr. Joe Ngamsanga’s biology class hard 

at work. 

Bishop Gerald Wilkerson blessed the new science center 

at the ribbon cutting ceremony. 

“My composure remains humble, but my heart has 

been elated with pride and joy [because] my students 

will now have an opportunity to fully have hands-on 

experiences upon biological experiments in a state-ofthe 

–art facility,” remarked Mr. Joe Ngamsanga. 

New to PHS this year, Ms. Rebecca Poliner has the 

good fortune of teaching chemistry in one of the new 

classroom labs. 

“My new classroom provides me with the opportunity 

to simultaneously use smart board technology in my 

teaching while having students work collaboratively 

in the lab,” Ms. Poliner stated. 

At the ribbon cutting event, Bishop Gerald Wilkerson 

blessed the new facility and Associated Student 

Body President, Caitlin Markey ‘13 joined former 

PHS Principal, Sr. Lucille Dean, SP, former PHS Vice 

Principal, Sr. Mary Hawkins, SP, and former PHS 

Principal, Sr. Rebecca Berghoff, SP in cutting the 

ribbon to celebrate the opening of the building. 

The choir performed at the ceremony in the Student 

Activity Center while a slide show played in the 

background, showing photos of the science center’s 

progression. 

“I hope that current students and future generations to 

come will enjoy learning in the new science center as 

much as I enjoy teaching in it,” Mr. Ngamsanga fondly 

said. 

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PHS Mourns the Loss of a Beloved Teacher 

The Providence High School community mourns the 

loss of Mrs. Eleonora Greenhill, a beloved teacher 

at PHS for 42 years, who passed away on October 12, 

2012. 

Mrs. Greenhill began her tenure at Providence High 

School in 1966, however PHS was not her first teaching 

experience. Prior to her arrival at PHS, Mrs. Greenhill 

was a teacher at St. Charles Borromeo Elementary 

School where she taught many of Providence’s alumnae 

before they were Pioneers. 

Fluent in seven languages, in her early years at 

Providence, Mrs. Greenhill taught foreign languages 

such as Russian, German, Italian, and French. As if 

that weren’t impressive enough, she also was a part of 

the math department for a number of years teaching 

Algebra, Algebra II/Trigonometry, and Geometry. 

Known for her keen fashion sense, Mrs. Greenhill truly 

knew how to carry herself with great poise and could 

often be found dressed to the nines in fashionable 

flowing skirts complemented by white cowboy boots 

and a colorful shirt, and she always wore jewelry that 

jingled as she walked. In fact, there was never a question 

about where she could be found…all anyone ever had to 

do was listen for the jingling of her bracelets! 

Throughout her years at Providence, Mrs. Greenhill 

touched numerous students’ lives, and she will surely 

be missed. 

A scholarship has been established in honor 

of Mrs. Greenhill. For more information about it, 

please contact Mrs. Vickie Bagwell at 

(818) 846-8141 ext 403 or 

Vickie.Bagwell@providencehigh.org. 

Mrs. Greenhill surrounded by PHS alumni at a special 

event in her honor sponsored by the Alumni Council 

in 2007. 

Former PHS Vice Principal of Academics, Sr. Mary 

Hawkins, SP, and Mrs. Greenhill at their retirement 

luncheon in 2008. 


In Loving Memory of Mrs. Eleonora Greenhill 

By Marisa Paolone ‘96 

According 

to Joseph 

Addison, no one 

is more cherished 

in this world than 

someone who 

lightens the burden 

of another. 

I have asked myself 

for years how to 

properly thank a 

teacher for their 

support, especially 

during something 

difficult. Are there any words that suffice? 

Though Eleonora Greenhill was my math teacher, it was 

her talent and persistence that impacted and enhanced 

my life. As is the case with so many students, Math was 

my cross to bear through junior high. Looking back, 

I realize that no one had been able to teach me math 

concepts as well as Eleonora Greenhill. 

Though Mrs. Greenhill loved teaching, she is the 

first math instructor I encountered who was a true 

math teacher. She loved her subject and wanted her 

students to love it too. Whether it was Algebra I or 

II, she didn’t want her students to learn for the sake 

of learning it. Rather, she rationalized concepts, was 

adamant in her repetition and related each step to life; 

it always made sense and I loved it. Her persistence, 

patience and humor were all around conducive to my 

learning. For the first time in my life, math was not 

only fun, it was easy. 

In saying how Eleonora Greenhill was unsurpassed in 

her teaching strategies, I find simplicity is best; I will 

always hold her in highest esteem. I will never forget 

her for taking a great difficulty in my life and making it 

disappear. My first few years teaching at Providence, I 

had the pleasure of being a colleague; she even taught in 

my classroom during my prep period. I loved listening 

to her, as her humor, tone and approach to teaching 

hadn’t changed. 

As for Mrs. Greenhill’s legacy, I know it still lives on 

at Providence. The great math teaching tactics I have 

developed, I learned from her. When graduates come 

for a visit and tell me that in college, they recall ways I 

taught them how to solve math problems and how easy 

it is for them, I can only smile. No matter the student, 

I always remind them that before they thanked me, 

they had to thank Mrs. Greenhill. Years ago, if anyone 

would have told me that in college I’d have pursued a 

math minor, I would have laughed. 

For many of us, Eleonora Greenhill is remembered 

fondly here on campus as the woman whose gold 

bracelets jingled down the hallway and whose smile 

brightened the room. I see her as a Pioneer, and not 

just in the Providence sense. She was original and 

unique—a true one of a kind. She was tough when she 

needed to be and unyielding in her vision of getting 

students to understand and love math as she did. 

Eleonora: I know you are at peace and have much 

deserved rest. I know God will continue to bless and 

keep you, as you did me. 

Marisa Paolone, a PHS graduate from the class of 1996, 

teaches English I Honors, English II, and English III. She is 

the senior class moderator and member of the Kairos adult 

team. Ms. Paolone has also taught Algebra I and Algebra 

II at PHS. 


PHS Director of Advancement, Mr. Paul Kaminski; Head of School, Mr. Joe Sciuto; Caitlin Markey ‘13; Athletic 

Director, Mr. Andrew Bencze ‘89; Assistant Athletic Director Ms. Karri Kirsch; and 

Dean of Students, Mr. Dennis Bullock ‘88. 

Senior Caitlin Markey Recognized as a 

“Champion for Character” 

This past October, Caitlin Markey ‘13 was honored 

at the 9 th Annual CIF Jim Staunton Champions for 

Character Award Ceremony. Each year, awards are 

presented to student athletes, coaches, administrators, 

and schools that exemplify good sportsmanship and 

pursue “victory with honor.” Last year, PHS was the 

recipient of two of these awards – one to former Vice 

Principal Mr. Vic LeBreton, and one to the school as 

a whole for being a Champion for Character School. 

This year, Caitlin was one of 14 students recognized. 

PHS Athletic Director, Andrew Bencze, nominated 

Markey for the award. “Caitlin represents our school 

very well,” Bencze said. “She handles herself with class 

and dignity.” 

As a member of the girls’ soccer team, Caitlin 

experienced a great season during her sophomore year, 

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however her junior season was more challenging due to 

the loss of nine veteran players who had graduated. Not 

one to let that excuse working hard, Caitlin stepped up 

and lead the team through a difficult season. 

“It’s easy when things are going well,” said Bencze, “but 

Caitlin shined last year as a junior when times were 

tough.” 

A leader not only on the athletic field, Caitlin is the 

current ASB President. “Balancing academics and 

athletics with ASB is definitely a challenge, but it 

is totally worth it,” said Markey. “You just have to 

manage your time properly.” 

The Providence High School community is proud of 

Caitlin’s recognition as a Champion for Character.

Domo Arigato, Mr. Roboto: 

A Spotlight on the Technology Focus Program 

Whether programming robots, designing fractal 

art, or learning the ins and outs of circuit 

boards, Tech Focus students are putting the skills they 

learn in the classroom into practice. 

Established in 2011, the Technology Focus Program 

affords students interested in robotics and computers 

classes which develop a skill set essential in today’s 

technology-driven world. 

Within the next two years, Dean of Studies Claire 

Hickey says Tech Focus students will have access to 

exclusive classes, much like students in the Medical 

and Media Focus programs have on campus. “Our hope 

is to foster cross-program collaboration between the 

three Focus programs,” Mrs. Hickey explained. 

The program is rapidly expanding; fifty students are 

currently enrolled and with more class options, students 

will have the chance to explore multiple avenues under 

the program’s umbrella. With future course offerings 

including Social Networking and Marketing, AP 

Computer Science, as well as an Entrepreneurship 

class, students will have distinct advantages in the job 

market after high school. 

“I’m excited for the new courses, especially AP Computer 

Science,” sophomore Noah Breakman admitted. These 

classes are a major draw for students interested in 

exploring a career in information technology. 

“I like the variety of my current classes,” fellow 

sophomore Justin Marquez said. “I plan on majoring in 

Computer Science in college, so I’m definitely signing 

up for the AP class,” he added. 

Mrs. Susan Beckenham, the Tech Focus director and 

Information Science chair, knows the possibilities 

for this program are endless, and her confidence in 

the program shows in her work. During National 

Computer Science Week in December, the Robotics 

By Benjamin Jury ‘13 

Seniors Adrian Martin and Robert Tolentino 

tweek small light up Christmas tree circuit 

boards during robotics class. 

program entertains students with fun trivia and events 

at lunch, affectionately called ‘NERD Week.’ 

“It’s a great chance for students to embrace their inner 

nerd,” Mrs. Beckenham joked. “I hope the Tech Focus 

program allows students to grow, possibly by inspiring 

them to pursue a career in technology,” she added. 

The Robotics program has been extremely successful 

in its own right; students have created robots and 

competed in regional tournaments, including ‘Bot Ball’ 

and received the judge’s award at past competitions. 

Some students join for fun, while others have a great 

passion for their work: Senior Adrian Martin joined 

Robotics to “unravel the history, mechanics and 

programming of different types of robots.” 

These motivated students are already reaping the 

benefits of a program which is just beginning to 

blossom, and future students will see a program that 

fosters success in the ever expanding technological 

world we live in. 

Ben Jury is ASB Vice-President, Editor-in-Chief of the 

school newspaper, and a member of the varsity baseball team. 

Photo credit: Noah Breakman ‘15 

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Faculty & Staff Spotlight: 

Celebrating Personal & Spiritual Growth 

The Providence High School community has 

been described by many as that of a family-like 

atmosphere. With the educational welfare of our 

students as our main priority, PHS has also taken 

pride in the professional, personal, and spiritual 

growth of those on and off campus, including the 

faculty and staff members and alumni. Whether it’s 

celebrating marriages, births, advanced scholastic 

degrees, or spiritual fulfillment, PHS does a fantastic 

job of honoring and encouraging achievements and 

milestones. 

LProvidence Associates Program Gains New Member 

ongtime faculty member Ms. Linda Wyatt was 

inducted as a Providence Associate on November 

4, 2012. Providence Associates are lay women and 

men who desire to share the mission and spirituality 

of Providence. They recognize themselves as drawn by 

the same spirit and charism as the Sisters of Providence. 

“My association with the Sisters of Providence began 

back in the fall of 1974 when I started teaching at 

Providence,” Ms. Wyatt recalled. “I believed in the 

core values of the Sisters of Providence as well as their 

holistic philosophy of education.” 

Providence Associates: Lorraine Faiola, Michelle 

Trujillo, Linda Wyatt, Judy Egan Umeck ‘75, and 

Irene Mullen. 

38 years, it’s been a pleasure to work with them, travel 

with them, celebrate their Jubilees, and simply be with 

them,” said Wyatt. 

Ms. Wyatt was introduced to the Providence 

Associates Program a few years back by Mrs. Judy Egan 

Umeck ‘75, Director of Admissions (who was a student 

at PHS when Wyatt began her tenure!), and Mrs. Irene 

Mullen, former Director of Finance - both of whom are 

Providence Associates. 

“It seemed natural to me to take this next step in order 

to deepen my relationship with the Sisters, and to grow 

in my spirituality and service to others,” said Wyatt. 

Raised in the Presbyterian church, Wyatt credits 

her friendship with then faculty members Sr. Mary 

Hawkins, SP, and Sr. Susanne Hartung, SP with making 

her feel a deeper sense of God’s love for her. 

“I admired the sisters’ commitment to Christ and their 

service to others,” Wyatt recalled. “I was excited that 

the spirit within me was being allowed to deepen and 

grow.” 

Feeling at home at PHS, she experienced a change in 

her relationship with God and others, and on July 16, 

1978, Wyatt converted to Catholicism. 

“My life has been enriched and blessed because of my 

friendship with the Sisters of Providence. Over the last 

Attending the induction ceremony on behalf of PHS 

were Mrs. Irene Mullen; Mrs. Judy Egan Umeck 

‘75, and her husband, Bruce; Mr. Rafe Vega; Ms. Pat 

Boroughs, a former PHS teacher; Mrs. Maribel Kuklish 

and her husband, David; Mrs. Barbara Grossguth, 

former PHS staff member; Mrs. Mercedes Parodi; Ms. 

Joanie Fenstermaker; and Sr. Joeline Santiago, SSS. 

Also in attendance were PHS alumnae and Sisters of 

Providence Sr. Teresa White ‘62 and Sr. Mary Alice 

Miller ‘61. 

Today, there are more than 1,000 Providence Associates 

worldwide – about equal to the number of Sisters of 

Providence. There are 285 members in the Mother 

Joseph Province. 


PHS Faculty Member Puts Her 

“Faith in Practice” During Mission Trip 

PHS faculty member and alumna, Ms. Michelle 

Boucher ‘95 traveled to Reu, Guatemala with 

members of the Providence Health Ministries, 

including surgeons, nurses, and anesthesiologists, 

to document a week-long medical mission from 

September 28-October 6, 2012. The purpose of the 

mission was to perform general surgeries for people in 

the surrounding area who likely wouldn’t be able to 

afford these procedures. 

“I was fortunate enough to serve as the team’s 

photojournalist as part of a group of very talented 

individuals from the Providence community,” remarked 

Ms. Boucher. 

Established in 1994 as a non-profit organization, the 

mission of Faith In Practice is to improve the physical, 

spiritual, and economic conditions of the poor in 

Guatemala through short-term surgical, medical and 

dental mission trips and health-related educational 

programs. 

“I was actually called into surgery to take pictures 

of a patient’s liver in order to show the family why 

the doctors were not able to perform a gallbladder 

surgery,” recalled Boucher. “That was unique because 

the machinery they had at the hospital was not able to 

capture images for the patient’s records. Seeing how 

resourceful the medical staff had to be in working with 

such different conditions than we see in the States was 

an eye-opening experience.” 

PHS Alumnae Celebrate Jubilee 

On September 15, 2012, PHS alumnae from the 

class of 1961, Sr. Barbara Schamber, SP, and Sr. 

Mary Alice Miller, SP were among the women being 

honored as they celebrated 50 years of service as Sisters 

of Providence. 

Family and friends came from across the globe including 

Southern California to witness the festivities. Mr. 

Joe Sciuto, Mrs. Judy Egan Umeck ’75, and Ms. Linda 

Wyatt, members of the high school community, were 

honored to attend. 

Mr. Sciuto commented on the richness of diversity 

in the Mass celebration: “It magnifies the global 

presence the Sisters of Providence have spanning four 

continents.” 

We are honored to be a part of their minstry! 

Sisters of Providence and PHS alumnae: Sr. 

Mary Alice Miller ‘61, Sr. Patricia Vartanian 

‘60, and Sr. Barbara Schamber ‘61 

Ms. Boucher did a wonderful job documenting the trip 

with photographs and daily blog entries. For more 

information about Faith in Practice, and to read Ms. 

Boucher’s blog and view all the photos, please visit 

www.faithinpractice.org/blogs-and-media/340. 

Michelle Boucher, front and center wearing a 

green PHS t-shirt, and the rest of the 

Faith in Practice team. 

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Sr. Mary Hawkins, SP, former PHS Vice Principal; 

Sr. Kathryn Kurtz, former PHS Principal; Mrs. 

Judy Egan Umeck ‘75, and Sr. Lucille Dean, SP, 

former PHS Principal were among the attendees. 


Howdy, Pardners! 

A Big, Pioneer Welcome to These New Faces: 

Ms. Ashley Bainbridge 

Director of Library Services 

Mr. Mark O’Brien 

Library Assistant 

Favorite subject in school: 

English 

Interesting fact about me: 

Previous to being at PHS, I 

worked in costuming; making 

various costumes for theme 

parks such as Universal Studios and Disneyland, 

and other live shows including Cirque du Soleil’s 

Iris. I even dabbled in a little celebrity styling! 

What I like about being at PHS: 

After struggling to find a librarian position for 

some time, I was overjoyed to get this position! 

I love the sense of community and the high 

standards and core values that are expected from 

our students, faculty, and staff every day. 


Introduction to Entrepreneurship 


I performed improv at Second 

City in Chicago. 


Helping students achieve that “light bulb moment” 

when something suddenly clicks and they say “I get 

it!” 

Mrs. Sossy Tavidian 

Receptionist 

Ms. Rebecca Poliner 

Chemistry Teacher 


Biology/Chemistry 


I am a diehard Duke Blue Devils 

basketball fan. 


Reading & Comprehension 


I have an identical twin sister! 


The core values and commitment to service. 


The students and the community as a whole. I 

have been welcomed into the community with open 

arms. 


Pioneer Newsbriefs 

New Academic Block Schedule for the 

2013-2014 School Year! 

About three years ago, a committee of faculty and 

staff members was put together to assess the 

Providence High School daily academic schedule. It 

was decided that a new academic schedule would be 

better for our students and faculty. Last year, another 

faculty and staff committee had the task of exploring 

new schedule possibilities. After many meetings, and 

after evaluating many different types of schedules, the 

committee proposed two different schedules to the 

community. We received input and opinions from the 

student body, the parent body, and the faculty and 

staff. By an overwhelming margin, the Block Schedule 

was deemed most popular. 

The basic premise of a Block Schedule is that the 

individual class periods meet for longer periods of time 

over less days of a two week period. The PHS block 

schedule for 2013-2014 will consist of 85 minute class 

periods which will meet 5 times over a 10 day (two 

week) period. The Block Schedule format affords a 

better chance for deeper immersion into each subject. 

Many schools in Los Angeles and across the country 

are on a Block Schedule. There are many benefits to a 

Block Schedule. Students have fewer classes to prepare 

for (homework) each day since the most classes they 

will have on any day will be four. A Block Schedule 

creates a more relaxed atmosphere throughout the 

school day…less movement between classes and less 

frenetic schedule. The flow of the day is more natural 

and less hurried. Studies have shown that the stress 

level of students is lower in a Block Schedule. Also, 

a Block Schedule is much more similar to a college/ 

university academic schedule. 

We are looking forward to moving into a Block Schedule 

next school year. The faculty has been receiving 

training, reading books, and visiting colleagues and 

classes at other schools which have a Block Schedule. 

This faculty training will continue for the rest of this 

school year and beyond. 

A 

Technology Upgrades 

s a standard practice to keep up with the fast 

pace of technology, we continually upgrade our 

campus technology annually but with the addition of 

the new science center to the Providence High School 

campus, we seized the opportunity to greatly enhance 

technology across the campus. 

The new Biology, Chemistry, and Physics labs were 

each equipped with Epson Interactive wall mounted 

projectors that have been interconnected with HP 

touchscreen computers to provide an enhanced 

interactive environment. This prompted us to go all out 

and implement a campus wide WiFi solution offering 

network and internet connectivity serving students, 

faculty, staff, and members of the Providence High 

School community. “The Portal” which allows access 

to virtualPROVIDENCEHIGH was upgraded from 

Microsoft SharePoint 2007 to Microsoft SharePoint 

2010 to provide enhancements to faculty class websites 

which host important homework assignments, 

lectures, and syllabi. 

We replaced our entire phone system and upgraded 

our phone messaging system which will be geared 

toward general campus notifications, as well as 

emergency notifications. Two new servers were 

brought online to host nine new virtual servers with 

the capacity for additional servers, this enabled us to 

add more resources but cut down on cost on purchase 

and overall lifecycle. Our Yearbook and English 

computer labs were upgraded with a total of forty-five 

new computers. Classrooms have received computer 

replacements with thin client computers to cut down 

on costs. Network enhancements such as new network 

switches and fiber optics have also been implemented 

to increase bandwidth and network uptime. 

Your donations help us 

improve our programs! 

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Los Angeles Junior Chamber Welcomes 

Coach Baskerville to its Board of Directors 

The Los Angeles Junior Chamber of Commerce 

Board of Directors voted to make PHS boys’ varsity 

basketball coach Ernest Baskerville its newest member. 

The 38-year old Baskerville grew up in the Koreatown 

neighborhood of Los Angeles and was first introduced 

to the LA Junior Chamber through the LA Watts 

Games. He is a Case Manager at the Cochran Firm 

and the Head Boys Basketball Coach at Providence 

High School in Burbank. Baskerville also served as the 

Boys Basketball Chair for the 2012 LA Watts Summer 

Games Steering Committee. 

“Ernest is charismatic, energetic, committed to success 

and to helping those around him succeed,” said LA 

Junior Chamber Board Chair, Traci Torok. “He is a 

proven leader whose wealth of personal connections 

helped make the 2012 LA Watts Summer Games a huge 

success. His talent for building networks of people and 

motivating others to serve their community will serve 

the Board of Directors very well.” 

As a Case Manager for the Cochran Firm, Baskerville 

is responsible for client relations and manages a team 

of people charged with providing top notch customer 

care. He also manages the information flow of each 

case beginning with initial contact until the case 

reaches a senior attorney. Baskerville also manages 

community relations between the firm and community 

organizations, political contacts, religious groups and 

area school districts. 

He holds a Bachelor’s of Arts in Social Science from 

Thomas Edison State College. As a high school 

basketball coach, Baskerville has led his teams to 

multiple championships and has earned Coach of the 

Year honors five different times. 

“His competitive fire combined with his dedication to 

community service and civic engagement will make 

Ernest a tremendous asset to the Board of Directors," 

said LA Junior Chamber President and CEO Helen 

Han. “He will make an immediate impact on the LA 

Junior Chamber and we are looking forward to his 

contributions as a newly appointed board member.” 

The girls’ cross country team made it to the playoffs 

this season. 

Sophomore Lalo Fisher (pictured on the left) made it 

to the individual boys’ cross country playoffs. 


Girls’ Junior Varsity Volleyball Team 

Makes History 

The girls’ junior varsity volleyball team had an 

exceptional season, with a record of 17-1 overall, 

making them undefeated Liberty League Champions 

with a record of 12-0. This marks a first for the junior 

varsity volleyball program 

The girls were coached by Ms. Karri Kirsch and assisted 

by Ms. Kimberlee Kirsch. This particular season had a 

tight-knit group of girls that really bonded together. 

“Being together as a team and family was what mattered 

most to them,” continued Kirsch. “I just found that 

really touching because these girls truly bonded.” 

Congratulations to the girls’ junior varsity volleyball 

team for their historic season! 

“After our last game, which was our best game of the 

season, I brought the team into the room to talk to 

them,” recalls Coach Kirsch. “I thought I would find 

screaming girls who were excited but I was met with 

silence and I finally figured out they were sad the 

season was over and that they were not going to see 

each other every day as a team.” 

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Preview of Girls’ Varsity Basketball Season 

The girls’ varsity basketball team is coming off the 

most successful season in team history. The girls 

finished 27-6, and 10-0 in the Liberty League, capturing 

their 3 rd straight Championship. In the playoffs the 

team advanced to CIF Semi-Finals and to the State 

Regional Semi-Finals for the first time. 

The 2012-2013 season looks just as promising. The 

Pioneers return 6 of their top 7 players, including Senior 

Bea Benedicto, last year’s Liberty League co-player of 

the year and All CIF selection. Bea, along with her 3 

senior teammates, Janel Adraneda, Estelle Glorioso 

and Nicole Mungues look to capture their 4th straight 

Liberty League title. Sophomore Katia Dabbaghian 

returns to run the point after an All Liberty League and 

All CIF season last year. 

The squad is competing in the Burroughs Tournament 

this year and will travel to San Diego after winning the 

Tri-City Christian tournament last year. 

GIRLS’ VARSITY BASKETBALL 

2012-2013 

Dec. 18-22 Burroughs Tournament TBA Away 

Dec. 27-29 Tri-County Christian Tournament TBA Away 

Jan. 5 Hart (COC Showcase) 6:30 p.m. PHS 

Jan. 9 Orangewood Academy 6:00 p.m. PHS 

Jan. 12 Rolling Hills Prep (PHS Showcase) TBA PHS 

Jan. 19 St. Margaret’s (BC Showcase) 7:00 p.m. Away 

Jan. 22 *Pacifica Christian 6:00 p.m. PHS 

Jan. 24 *Holy Martyrs 8:30 p.m. Away 

Jan. 28 Brentwood 5:30 p.m. PHS 

Jan. 30 *Glendale Academy 6:00 p.m. PHS 

Feb. 1 Providence Hall 5:30 p.m. PHS 

Feb. 4 Mesa Grande Academy 5:30 p.m. Away 

Feb. 8 *Buckley 7:00 p.m. Away 

*Denotes Liberty League game 


Preview of Boys’ Varsity Basketball Season 

This year will be a challenge. It appears we have the 

most difficult schedule in school history. The boys’ 

varsity squad returns three starters from last season’s 

26-6 team including Marcus Lovett, Jr., Jon Ly, and 

Christian Ware-Berry. There are a few new additions 

to the squad to keep an eye on: DJ Cabrera, a sophomore 

transfer from Eagle Rock High School, will be a huge 

factor in our rebound and post defense department. 

Two of the three freshmen on varsity, Brian Cabagnot, 

and Harrison Pyros, will see major minutes and will 

alternate starting roles. Unfortunately Junior transfer 

Kyle Lipton will be out for the most of the season due 

to an injury and he will greatly be missed. 

Key games this season: 

Jan 5 v Chaminade at College of the Canyons 

Jan 9 at home v Campbell Hall 

Jan 12 at home v Notre Dame 

Jan 21 at home v LaSalle 

Jan 26 at St Genevieve 

Jan 30 at home v Flintridge Academy 

Please come out and support our championship team 

this season! 

BOYS’ VARSITY BASKETBALL 

2012-2013 

Dec. 26-29 Orange Holiday Classic (Chapman college) TBA Away 

Jan. 5 TBA (COC Showcase) TBA Away 

Jan. 9 Campbell Hall 7:30 p.m. PHS 

Jan. 12 Notre Dame (Providence Showcase) TBA PHS 

Jan. 19 TBA (LACES Showcase) TBA Away 

Jan. 21 La Salle (MLK Showcase) TBA PHS 

Jan. 26 St. Genevieve (War on the Floor Showcase) 6:30 p.m. Away 

Jan. 28 Foothill Christian (SD) 6:00 p.m. PHS 

Jan. 30 Flintridge Prep 7:30 p.m. PHS 

Feb. 1 Crossroads 7:00 p.m. PHS 

Feb. 6-7 Liberty League Championship TBA Away 

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PHS in Photos 

Once again, the drama department worked hard to 

put on a successful fall production of Terminal Cafe 

by John Tuttle. The play revolves around a cafe in 

the small town of San Gabriel, New Mexico where 

the locals hang out and complain about their lives, 

the food, and each other, all the while dreaming of a 

better life. 

Ms. Kerry Martin’s American Literature class 

researched historical background on Arthur Miller’s 

landmark play, The Crucible. Each group of students 

took on different roles as “tour guides”: the town 

historian, medic, lawyer, or an accused witch. Then 

they took their classmates on “tours” of 1692 Salem, 

Massachusetts, creatively relaying the information 

they gathered from their research. Here, Jeannica 

Tan ‘14 is dressed as character Sarah Good. 

Students from Ms. Terry Piumetti’s and Ms. Tanya 

Baronian’s homeroom classes proudly display the items 

they will be delivering to a family they adopted for 

the holidays. What a great way to spread Christmas 

cheer! 

The Providence Singers performed at the 

Providence Health & Services Regional Meeting at 

the Universal Hilton. 


for her excellent performance as a prosecuting attorney. 

In the second round, the award went to junior Maryanne 

Amour for her outstanding work as a defense attorney. 

Having won their first two rounds, PHS was one 

of only 20 teams that remained and advanced to 

a playoff round at the Stanley Mosk Courthouse in 

downtown Los Angeles. 

This year’s Mock Trial team joined 84 high schools 

from throughout Los Angeles county, competing 

in the Constitutional Rights Foundation’s Mock 

Trial competition. All schools involved argued as 

prosecution and defense (depending upon their 

assignment for each round) against other schools, 

all of which were conducting the same case. 

In the first round, freshman Emily Velandia was 

awarded Most Valuable Player by the other team 

Unfortunately, that was the end of this year’s Mock 

Trial journey, but the team performed well and to be 

one of 20 remaining schools out of 82 is a great 

accomplishment! 

2012 Mock Trial team: Alexy Alexandrian ‘15, Maryanne 

Amour ‘14, Mareena Ayad ‘14, Madelynn Bruno ‘16, 

Cassie George ‘13, Ian Laue ‘14, Laura Miyamoto ‘13, Vlad 

Naumov ‘15, Melissa Pagela ‘13, June Pak ‘13, Shirley Paz 

‘14, Daniel Ramirez ‘15, Roger Rochart ‘15, Katrin Rochon 

‘14, Chelsey Scott ‘13, Arin Shajahanian ‘15, and Emily 

Velandia ‘16. Mr. Hani Zubi ‘88 is their moderator. 

On Monday, September 24 th , Sr. Marta from Chile 

visited the PHS campus, along with Michael Hunn 

from Providence Health and Services. Sr. Marta is 

the Principal at a Providence School in Chile. 

PHS welcomed her with a short assembly and a 

short reception, and then she had the opportunity 

to visit classes and see PHS in action. 

The Media Focus Program Guest Speaker’s Program 

is in full swing! The first guest was Theo Gluck, 

director of Disney Studios library restoration and 

preservation, who made an entertaining power point 

of the work of saving and archiving film elements 

and the ever changing technology. The program is 

guided by the efforts of Stephen Swofford, a 

Providence parent, who is VP for client services, 

Disney Digital Studio Services. 

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Alumnotes 

The class of 1975 has raised $1,000 toward a scholarship that will be awarded to a student. If you are interested 

in donating to this scholarship fund, please contact Vickie Bagwell at (818) 846-8141 ext. 403 or Vickie.Bagwell@ 

providencehigh.org. 

Eloise Klein Healy ‘61, author of seven books of poems, 

was annointed the first poet laureate for the city of 

Los Angeles by Mayor Antonio Villaraigosa. Eloise 

was chosen from a group of three finalists that were 

recommended by a selection panel. The poet laureate 

appointment will last two years. 

Ms. Terry Piumetti and Alan Sagherian ‘03. Alan 

graduated from UCLA and attends Loyola Marymount 

University Law School. 

As always, we love to hear from our alumni! 

Please send your updates to Sharron Dowthwaite Nelson ‘75 at 

Sharron.Nelson@providencehigh.org. 


The Class of 1972 Celebrates Their 40 th Reunion 

Members of the class of 1972 gathered to celebrate 40 years since graduating from Providence High School! The 

reunion was held on October 14, 2012 at Ramsey’s at the Club at the Toluca Lake Tennis Club. Longtime PHS 

faculty member, Mr. Rafe Vega, made an appearance, much to the ladies’ delight! 

Save These Dates! 

- March 14, 2013 - PHS will host a preview of the Spring Musical from the 

Theater Department for alumni. 

- May 1, 2013 - 50 Year Club Mass and Luncheon. Classes of 59, 60, 61, 62, and 

63 will be invited. 

- July 13, 2013 - PHS will host an All-Alumni Event; a reception and tours of the 

campus from 3:00-5:00 pm. This event will be a LOT of fun!!! 

For questions regarding these events, or anything alumni related, please contact 

Sharron Dowthwaite Nelson ‘75, Alumni Relations Coordinator, at 

Sharron.Nelson@providencehigh.org. 

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Message From Our 

Director of Advancement 

As we enter the Holiday 

season, the words of my 

father ring out, “charity begins 

at home.” I welcome you to call 

Providence High School your 

home, and yes we do depend on 

your generosity. As you may or may not know, we do 

not receive government funds, nor do we receive funds 

from the Archdiocese of Los Angeles. We rely strictly 

on tuition and donations to keep Providence moving 

forward. 

I ask you to take a moment to reflect on all the blessings 

we share here at Providence High School. I feel very 

fortunate to be here and I truly love this community. I 

want to see it continue to grow and prosper. I’ve seen 

immense changes in the past two years and I want to 

see this trend continue. 

Here is a partial list of the program enhancements from 

the past two years! 

• AP Computer Science 

• AP Business Statistics 

• AP Chemistry 

• AP Environmental Science 

• AP World History and Geography 

• AP Psychology 

• Honors Economics 

• Robotics 

• Programming for Mobile Devices 

• Zoology 

• Drama Conservatory 

• Instrumental Music 

• Latin 

• Mandarin Chinese 

• New Science Center 

• Golf 

• Naviance 

• Acellus 

• Academic Support Center 

• Enhanced Summer School program 

• Additional Academic Counseling 

These are just a few of the improvements in curriculum 

and program offerings the past few years. Donations 

have made this possible! 

Please partner with us and make a donation today 

either to the Family Pledge Program or the Annual 

Providence Fund. This can be done easily through our 

website as well www.providencehigh.org 

I see daily the changes your gifts have made in our 

school community. I want to thank everyone who has 

donated thus far and encourage those who haven’t to 

make that commitment now. 100% of your donation 

makes a difference in the lives of our students! 

Have a Blessed Christmas and a Happy New Year! 

Yours in Providence, 

Paul Kaminski 

Director of Advancement 

• Genetics and Biotechnology 

• Neuroscience 

Pioneer Connections 

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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 from June through November 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. 

Teri McQuaide Abbott ‘62 

Mr. and Mrs. Constancio Abracia 

Linda Malouf Abraham ‘62 

Mr. and Mrs. Diosdado Abuyog 

Mr. and Mrs. Pepito Acosta 

Cynthia Haran Adelman ‘75 

Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Adney 

Mr. and Mrs. Reynaldo Adraneda 

Karen Agelson ‘75 

Kelli-Ann Recker Agner ‘77 

Teresa Alarid White ‘79 

Ms. Amy Albano 

Mr. and Mrs. Jose Albert 

Dr. and Mrs. Sami Alskaf 

Mr. and Mrs. Paul Ament 

Ms. Donna Anderson 

Mr. and Mrs. Aldo Angrisani 

Ms. Margherita Angrisani 

Mr. and Mrs. Andranik Antekelian 

Mr. and Mrs. Torgom Arabyan & Family 

Ms. Grace Arciniegas 

V.C. Aronis ‘87 

Mrs. Diana Artunian 

Christina Ashjian ‘03 

Mr. and Mrs. Leon Ashjian 

Michael Ashjian ‘07 

Janine Southwood Aumont ‘79 

Mr. and Mrs. Thom Babbes 

Mrs. Vickie Bagwell 

Ms. Ashley Bainbridge 

Mr. and Mrs. Paul Bakalyan 

Mr. and Mrs. William Bardelli 

Ms. Tanya Baronian 

Ms. Robin Barry 

Mr. Ernest Baskerville 

Mr. and Mrs. Raymond Batungbacal 

Ms. Karen Bauer 

Ms. Susan Beckenham 

Mrs. Magdalena Beltran del-Olmo 

Mr. and Mrs. Gerardo Benedicto 

Sister Rebecca Berghoff, SP 

Mr. and Mrs. Juan Bernabe 

Kristina Alexandra Bialkowski ‘12 

Mr. and Mrs. Randolf Bialkowski 

Mr. David Bird 

Mr. and Mrs. Willard Block 

Michelle Boucher ‘95 

Renee Chicoine Bowles ‘69 

Mr. and Mrs. Brian Bowman 

Mr. and Mrs. Ted Bozem 

Mr. and Mrs. Gil Breakman 

Sister Helen Brennan, SP 

Mr. and Mrs. Clody Brion 

Louise Hansman Brown ‘61 

Mr. and Mrs. Todd Bruno 

Kathy Martinet Buccola ‘61 

Mr. and Mrs. Randell Buenaflor 

Ms. Karen Buenaventura 

Dalbert Buitrago ‘93 

Dennis Bullock ‘88 

Julie Casella Burns ‘93 

Business Wire 

Nancy Brown Bussard ‘73 

Sister Rose Byrne, SP 

Mrs. Val Byron 

Mr. and Mrs. Alexander Cabagnot 

Mr. and Mrs. Bonifacio Cabrera 

Ms. Raquel Caetta 

Linda Caito Humphrey ‘70 

The California Wellness Foundation 

Mr. Arden Camonayan 

Mr. Lupicinio V. Campos 

Mr. and Mrs. Vicente Campos 

Mr. and Mrs. Jose Cano 

Mr. and Mrs. Philip Cano 

Mary Cappadonna ‘69 

Karla Hokr Carlsen ‘72 

Jacquelynn Slatten Carlson ‘72 

Carrie Estelle Doheny Foundation 

Ms. Denise Carrillo 

Marianne Carroll-Miller ‘77 

Mr. and Mrs. Luis Casanova 

Mr. and Mrs. Jose Casapao 

Janet Donovan Casella ‘66 

Olga L. Castellanos ‘73 

Ms. Josefina Castillo 

Mr. and Mrs. John Castro 

Mr. and Mrs. Lee H. Castro 

Mr. and Mrs. David Cedeno 

Ms. Marina Cedillo 

Sister Felma Cerezo, SP 

Paula Chadbourne ‘70 

Mr. and Mrs. Mark Chambers 

Mr. and Mrs. Tim Chan 

Mr. and Mrs. Constantino Chavez 

Margaret Murphy Cheney ‘62 

Mr. and Mrs. Nivat Chey-Iam 

Cheryl Chiappe-Lauth ‘84 

Mrs. and Mrs. Joan Cochran 

Ms. Nancy Colantoni 

Mr. and Mrs. Anthony Coletta 

Mr. and Mrs. Michael Collins 

Ms. Michele Collins 

Mary Catherine Crawford Coluzzi ‘62 

Mr. and Mrs. Jimmy Conger 

Cynthia Harper Conmay ‘72 

Mr. and Mrs. Emmanuel Conty 

Kathy Roach Cook ‘65 

Suzan Taylor Cooper ‘63 

Mr. and Mrs. Kenneth C. Coopman 

Melinda Ward Coyne ‘74 

Mr. and Mrs. Angelo Cruz 

Karen Schultz Csejtey ‘63 

Dr. and Mrs. Thomas Curtis 

Nancy Dahmus Darby ‘63 

Mr. and Mrs. Mark David 

Mr. and Mrs. Tim Davis 

Diana De Leon ‘07 

Sister Lucille Dean, SP 

Mr. and Mrs. Gaudioso DeGuia 

KarAnn Sebastian Despard ‘62 

Mr. and Mrs. Jeyakar Devadoss 

Mr. and Mrs. Francisco DiBattista 

Mr. and Mrs. Joselito Dimapilis 

Mr. and Mrs. Michael Dimperio 

Mrs. Ada Dominguez 

Mrs. Maria Drees 

Mr. Tom Durkin 

Mr. Dan Edgcomb 

Edison Matching Gift Program 

Mrs. Germelina Eguia 

Barbara Euler ‘80 

Paul Fabre ‘91 

Mr. and Mrs. Raymond Fabre 

Dolores Sosa Falchini ‘77 

Melissa Farnsworth ‘66 

Ms. Joanie Fenstermaker 

Mr. and Mrs. Angelo Ferialdi 

Kathleen Kelly Fernan ‘72 

Mr. and Mrs. Raymond Ferrante 

Jeanne McLaughlin Feybush ‘68 

Virginia Dalton Ficco ‘62 

Mr. and Mrs. Saverio Ficocelli 

Mr. Richard Field 

Mr. and Mrs. Jose Figueroa 

Mr. Carl Fisher and Ms. Nancy King 

Cathleen Fitzgerald ‘70 

Mrs. Norma Ford 

Cherie Foster ‘62 

Mr. and Mrs. Franklin Foust 

Mr. John Fuller 

Christy Rodriguez Futernick ‘88 

Ms. Clara Gaitan 

Mr. and Mrs. Roberto Galvez 

Kathryn McArdle Gangi ‘63 

Mr. and Mrs. Gary Ganibi 

Mr. and Mrs. Edwin Garcia 

Gloria Ortiz Garcia ‘61 

Mr. and Mrs. Paul Garibaldi 

Ms. Alicia Garrido 

Mr. and Mrs. Paul Garrier 

Mr. and Mrs. John Geirland 


Mr. and Mrs. Tirso George 

Mr. and Mrs. Ara Ghazarian 

Mr. and Mrs. Hans Ghekiere 

Mr. and Mrs. Martin Glover 

Michelle Goffin Godfrey ‘75 

Mrs. Gerry Goffin 

Mr. and Mrs. David Goldhaber 

Mrs. Carolyn Goldsworthy 

Ms. Maria Gomez 

Ms. Dolores Gonzalez 

Mrs. Polly Green 

Carolyn Urone Greenwood ‘61 

Mr. Bill Greer 

Mrs. Fontaine Greer 

Mr. and Mrs. Michael Greer 

Stephen Grimaud ‘77 

Paula Grimaud-Diniro ‘76 

Carol Kiernan Griswold ‘71 

Mary Hood Groff ‘74 

Mrs. Barbara Grossguth 

Mr. and Mrs. Jorge Guerrero 

Mr. and Mrs. Wilson Guerrero 

Mr. and Mrs. Jean Haddad 

Joe Hanratty ‘82 

Linda Pixley Hardman ‘68 

Mr. Dennis Harper 

Gloria Maraney Harrison ‘65 

Sister Susanne Hartung, SP 

Mr. and Mrs. Larry Harty 

Chady Nicholas Hasrouty ‘12 

Mrs. Giselle Hasrouty 

Mr. and Mrs. William Hauer 

Mr. and Mrs. Akio Hayano 

Meg Hayes ‘78 

Eloise Klein Healy ‘61 

Mr. and Mrs. Hazel Hermosura 

Mr. and Mrs. Luis Hernandez 

Mr. and Mrs. Emil Herrera 

Ms. Claire Hickey 

Karen Reinhart Hicks ‘84 

Jean Batliner Hill ‘71 

Mr. and Mrs. James Hitchcock 

Mr. and Mrs. Tracey Hodges 

Mr. and Mrs. Lester Hofilena 

Robert Holmes ‘85 

Mr. and Mrs. William Holt 

Mary Ellen Horan ‘75 

Mrs. Vera Hourani 

Judith Hunt ‘64 

Janice Myotte Hurd ‘59 

Mr. and Mrs. Lloyd Hutchinson 

Mr. and Mrs. Ki Hwang 

Mrs. Brenda Ianniciello 

Mrs. Catherine Ibrahim 

Mr. and Mrs. Sean Idian 

Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Ingraffia 

Mr. and Mrs. Noel Jacobe 

Susan Tuomy Jacobs ‘75 

Mrs. Maxine Jacobson 

Mr. and Mrs. John Jansen 

Elaine Anastasia Janson ‘64 

Mr. and Mrs. CJ Jimenez 

Mrs. Patzic Jimenez 

John & Hilda Arnold Foundation 

Melinda Mathison Johnson ‘65 

Mr. and Mrs. Gordon Jones 

Ms. Rose Jones 

Theresa Jones ‘84 

Mr. and Mrs. Tristan Juan 

Ms. Joann Kamay 

Mr. Paul Kaminski 

Mr. and Mrs. Harry Karaoglanian 

Ms. Floserfina Katigbak 

Mr. and Mrs. Montgomery Kawamoto 

Mr. and Mrs. Kevin Keeshen 

Mr. and Mrs. Elgin Keller 

Ms. Stella Kennedy 

Wendy Hodkinson Kennedy ‘75 

Mr. and Mrs. Gilbert Khoury 

Pauline Kiernan ‘73 

Mr. and Mrs. John Kim 

Mrs. Lisa Kinman 

Ms. Karri Kirsch 

Ms. Kimberlee Kirsch 

Kiwanis Burbank Sunrise Foundation 

Allison Hastings Knowles ‘99 

Mr. and Mrs. Kacey Ko 

Peggy Dalton Kohls ‘63 

Mr. and Mrs. Roger Koll 

Barbara Penkal Kornylo ‘75 

Kellie Gwillam Kozonis ‘86 

KPMG 

Mr. and Mrs. Scott Kramer 

Mr. and Mrs. Arlen Kuklin 

Ms. Maribel Kuklish 

Claire Ramsey Kurkjian ‘65 

Mr. and Mrs. Dmitriy Kustov 

Dianne Sorrell Lamb ‘60 

Bonny Harvey LaMonica ‘59 

Mary Anne Fischer Laning ‘60 

Mr. and Mrs. Osbaldo Lara 

John Laue ‘81 & Lisa Carrasco Laue ‘81 

Mr. Jose Leon 

Mr. and Mrs. Michael Ling 

Mr. and Mrs. Jose Lingat 

Mrs. Joan Linkogle 

Mr. and Mrs. Jeffrey Lipton 

Mr. and Mrs. Michael Livingston 

Mary Livio ‘68 

Ms. Mayra Llamas 

Mrs. Joy Lorita 

Geraldine Stifter Lorme ‘73 

Mr. and Mrs. Anton Lubeley 

Mr. and Mrs. Sanh Ly 

Mr. Che Nikolai Lynum 

Nancy Maben ‘71 

Mr. and Mrs. Bill Machi 

Mr. and Mrs. Michael Madden 

Karen Loew Maerz ‘65 

Mrs. Cathy Main 

Ms. Rose Malaya 

Mr. and Mrs. Vitaliano B. Mamawal 

Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Mannion 

Mr. and Mrs. Orlando Marcelo 

Mr. and Mrs. Luis Maria 

Mrs. Galina Marinova 

Mr. and Mrs. James Markey 

Mr. and Mrs. Carlos Marquez 

Helena Murano Marsh ‘65 

Mr. and Mrs. Artemio Martin 

Ms. Marie Martino 

Ms. Arleen Masangkay 

Mr. and Mrs. George Matar 

Mr. and Mrs. Richard Matthews 

Dee Dee Maxwell ‘66 

Ms. Janet McAllister 

Julie McAndrews Mork ‘68 

Jayne Golob McArthur ‘65 

Clarene Graham McCartney ‘66 

Mary McDermott ‘71 

Edith Kingsley McDevitt ‘60 

Mr. and Mrs. Sean McGroarty 

Sister Mary Catherine McGuire, SP 

Sandy Denning McLaughlin ‘67 

Nancy McNamara Trudeau ‘72 

Linda McNeel ‘68 

Joan Brake McNerney ‘63 

Theresa McNichol-Lawrence ‘60 

Sister Alexis Melancon, SP 

Constance Melvin ‘62 

Edward Mena ‘89 

Mr. and Mrs. Jesse Menez 

Mr. and Mrs. Kyle Menke 

Mr. and Mrs. Simon Metcalfe 

Mr. and Mrs. Jose Meza 

Eric Miller ‘82 

Bonnie Cooper Mills ‘71 

Cheryl Polfus Minor ‘75 

Elizabeth Hermann Mitchell ‘60 

Sister Carla Montante, SP 

Mr. and Mrs. Noel Morada 

Mr. and Mrs. Pedro Morales 

Mr. and Mrs. Frank Morandini 

Angela Nardo Morgan ‘68 

Ms. Cindy Moriel 

Mr. Bill Moser 

Mr. and Mrs. Art Movsesyan 

Mr. and Mrs. Mark Munoz 

Ms. Joi Nadal 

Mr. and Mrs. Mariano Napa Jr. 

Christine Napolitano-Duner ‘72 

Mr. and Mrs. Charles Nardoni 

Laura Pulido Nash ‘81 

Mr. and Mrs. Hagop Nazarian 

Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Neal 

Jacquie Hodges Nelson ‘89 

Sharron Dowthwaite Nelson ‘75 

Linda Newton ‘77 

Ms. Geraldine Nielsen 

Mrs. Lu Niesley 

Mary Louise Day Nonemacher ‘60 

Mr. and Mrs. William Nunez 

Ms. Antoinette Nunneley 

Mr. and Mrs. Ramon Nuno 

Kurt Nusbaum ‘86 

Dr. and Mrs. Joseph Nussbaum 

Mr. and Mrs. Elmer Nuyda 

Mr. Mark O’Brien 

Mr. and Mrs. Ruben Oganesyan 

Ms. Mckenzie Olsen 

Mr. Jack O’Neill 

Mr. and Mrs. Raul Ortiz 

Mr. and Mrs. Vincent Ortiz 

Kathleen McLaughlin Ossello ‘64 

Mr. and Mrs. Anton Oswald 

Mr. Herbert Pacheco 

Charlyne Graham Pack ‘69 

Catherine Paez ‘68 

Mr. and Mrs. James Pagliuso 

Kathleen Courtney Pardi ‘68 

Mr. and Mrs. Edwin Parentela 

Mr. and Mrs. Kenneth A. Pasco 

Mrs. Nancy Pelaez 

Ms. Elba Pereira 

Jeanette Fischer Peter ‘64 

Mr. and Mrs. John Petros 

Michael Piano ‘97 

Rosina Caven Piazza ‘66 

Joy Anne Glassmire Pierce ‘81 

Mr. and Mrs. Mitch Pileggi 


Mr. and Mrs. Frank Pincherli 

Mr. and Mrs. Dennis Plante 

Stacie Gwillam Plunkett ‘89 

Ruth Bilek Podielski ‘63 

Mr. Kenneth Poitras 

Mr. and Mrs. Arthur Polek 

Ms. Rebecca Poliner 

Lanora Fitzgerald Pook ‘64 

Mr. Stuart Posin 

Rita Dahmus Powers ‘69 

Caryl Harvey Prati ‘59 

Dr. and Mrs. Jose Prieto 

Mr. and Mrs. Roy Pyros 

Mr. and Mrs. Canny Quach 

Mr. and Mrs. Gerard Quintos 

Mrs. Melba Raisbeck 

Mr. and Mrs. Rafael Ramirez 

Ms. Roksanda Ramirez 

Suzanne Ramsey ‘70 

Judith Lubin Rao ‘72 

Mr. and Mrs. Rudy Raymundo 

Mr. and Mrs. Stephen Raynes 

Bridget Razo ‘75 

Bradley Recker ‘78 & Rita Figliuzzi Recker ‘81 

Mr. and Mrs. Edgardo Regala 

Gail Reisman ‘73 

Eva Weiss Rejhons ‘86 

Mrs. Cathleen Reuter 

Mr. Ben L. Reyes 

Christine Garrison Rippey ‘68 

Mr. Andrew Ritchie 

Mrs. Shelley Rizzotti 

Joan Russo Roads ‘62 

Dr. and Mrs. Jim Roberts 

Lisa Romero ‘86 

Terry Romero-Paul ‘69 

Susan Lee Root ‘61 

Maureen Birney Rosenblatt ‘61 

Ms. Marcia Ross 

Mr. and Mrs. Tom Rothrock 

Beverly Belkiewicz Saliba ‘60 

Gabriel Sandoval ‘84 

Mr. and Mrs. Jeffrey Sanger 

Mr. and Mrs. Jim Sanger 

Ms. Linda Sarenas 

Mr. and Mrs. Arthur Sarkisian 

Ms. Elvhyne Sarmiento 

Mr. and Mrs. Jim Sartoris 

Sister Barbara Schamber, SP ‘61 

Kathleen Casey Schmidl ‘67 

Mr. Ronald Scholten 

Mrs. Nancy Sciurba 

Mr. Joe Sciuto 

Mrs. Lavina Sehwani 

Mary Rausch Sepucha ‘61 

Mr. and Mrs. Maurice Sevigny 

Mrs. Florence Shaff 

Mr. and Mrs. Khoren Shaginian 

Mr. and Mrs. J.L. Shepherd 

Mr. and Mrs. Glenn Shigematsu 

Mr. and Mrs. Loynan Sijo 

Suzanne Sorrell Silbertasch ‘59 

Jeanne Riendeau Sisson ‘60 

Sisters of Providence 

Mr. and Mrs. Edmund Siy 

Mr. and Mrs. Carl Sjoberg 

Mr. Ron Sjoberg 

Kathleen Snider ‘65 

Julie Voss Snyder ‘59 

Mr. and Mrs. Stephen Solomon 

Mr. and Mrs. Miguel Solorzano 

Ms. Karen Soto-White 

Dianne Monteleone Southern ‘68 

Mr. and Mrs. John Sparano 

Mr. and Mrs. Scott P. St. Denis 

Mr. and Mrs. Daniel Staedler 

Elaine Murray Stangland ‘67 

Mr. and Mrs. David Stone 

Mr. and Mrs. James Stuemke Sr. 

Mr. and Mrs. Armando Suarez 

Mr. and Mrs. Stephen Swofford 

Dr. Katherine Takaki 

Takaki and Monji Optometry 

Mrs. Celeste Talley 

Mr. Reece Talley 

Mr. and Mrs. Kevin Tan 

Dr. and Mrs. Arthur Taveras 

Mrs. Sossy Tavidian 

Karen Roshay Thompson ‘69 

Mr. and Mrs. Cesar Ting 

Mr. and Mrs. Wilehado Tiongson 

Mrs. Alice Tom 

Mr. and Mrs. Mario Tornel 

Mrs. Erna Trinidad 

Betsy Sweet Truyoo ‘68 

Susan Turmell ‘66 

Mr. and Mrs. Richard Ubillus 

Victoria Swackenberg Umans ‘62 

Judy Egan Umeck ‘75 

Mr. and Mrs. Marcelito Uy 

Mr. and Mrs. Henry Valdecantos 

Mr. and Mrs. Mark Valdez 

Ms. Catherine Van Stralen 

Charleen Coffey Vega ‘65 

Julie Morris Velandia ‘85 

Dr. and Mrs. Cesar Velez 

Mr. and Mrs. Fred Ventenilla 

Mr. and Mrs. Jose Ramon Vicente 

Sister Lucy Villanova, SP 

Mr. and Mrs. Donato Viray 

Mr. and Mrs. Raul H. Volfango 

Mr. and Mrs. Paul Voskerchian 

Kristen Browne Vossler ‘74 

Patricia Deghi Walker ‘78 

Mr. and Mrs. Albert Wargo 

Tjandraningsih Wasito ‘87 

Denise Charland Weddle ‘64 

Ashley Rose Wedekind ‘09 

Mr. and Mrs. Herb Wedekind 

Rita Roland Wehrfritz ‘62 

Charlene Girard Weinstein ‘67 

Mr. and Dr. Douglas Welch 

Ms. Michelle Wells 

Wells Fargo Community Support Campaign 

Dr. and Mrs. Kenneth Wepman 

Eileen Wesson ‘65 

Mrs. Jean White 

Sister Teresa White ‘62 

Most Reverend Gerald E. Wilkerson 

Patricia Wilkinson ‘69 

William H. Hannon Foundation 

Mrs. Helen Wong 

Joanne Carroll Wright ‘61 

Ms. Linda Wyatt 

Mr. and Mrs. Ira Yalowitz 

Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Yosuico 

Dr. and Mrs. Timothy Young 

Mrs. Olga Yurkew 

Mary L. Zaghikian ‘10 

Mr. James Ziegler 

In Memory of... 

Joanne Cunha 

Carole Cunha Brodbeck '72 

Susan Elizabeth Galli 

Mrs. Polly Green 

Eleonora Greenhill 

Karen Connolly Alvarez '87 

Debra Bennett '71 

Patt Scannell 

Carol Rando Irsfeld '59 

Harry & RuthAnn Talley 

Paula Marback 

Celeste & Reece Talley 

Carla Talley-Hentz 

Aleece Talley-Schwalenbert 

Marianne Portl Turner '60 

Mr. Arthur Turner 

Donors to Class of 1975 

Scholarship Fund 

Karen Agelson ‘75 

Michelle Goffin Godfrey ‘75 

Susan Tuomy Jacobs ‘75 

Wendy Hodkinson Kennedy ‘75 

Barbara Penkal Kornylo ‘75 

Cheryl Polfus Minor ‘75 

Sharron Dowthwaite Nelson ‘75 

Bridget Razo ‘75 

Providence High School has made a contribution to 

the Sister Renate Hayum, SP Endowed Scholarship 

Fund in honor of the Sisters of Providence 

2012 Jubilee Celebration 

75 Years: Germaine Chabot, SP 

75 Years: Ann Dolores Ybarrola, SP 

70 Years: Naomi Hurd, SP 

70 Years: Mary Leona Miller, SP 

60 Years: Dorothy Klingele, SP 

60 Years: Claire Bouffard, SP 

60 Years: Cecile Roux, SP 

50 Years: Rosalie Carol Locati, SP 

50 Years: Mary Alice Miller ‘61, SP 

50 Years: Fidela Adriano, SP 

50 Years: Barbara Schamber ‘61, SP 

50 Years: AnnMary Vu, SP 


We Pray 

to 

the Lord... 

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

PHS staff member, Mrs. Vickie Bagwell, for the loss of 

her husband, Tim Bagwell. 

Mary Barker Barth ‘75 for the loss of her son, Sam Barth. 

PHS faculty member, Mrs. Susan Beckenham, for the 

loss of her father, Walter V. Martin. 

PHS faculty member, Ms. Michele Collins, for the loss 

of her uncle, Pierce Mullaly. 

Former PHS principal, Sr. Lucille Dean, SP, and her 

family for the loss of her nephew, Michael Hoard. 

Danielle Dominguez ‘14 for the loss of her grandmother, 

Maria Mesa. 

The family of Avis Hope Eckleberry ‘75. Avis, a film 

editor and niece of Bob Hope, passed away in July of 

2012 from complications relating to ovarian cancer. 

The family of former PHS faculty member, Mrs. 

Eleonora Greenhill. A beloved teacher at PHS for more 

than 40 years, Mrs. Greenhill passed away on October 

12, 2012. 

Elizabeth Cracchiola Hartley ‘64 for the loss of her 

brother, Franklin Cracchiola. 

Rosemary Cunha Kehl ‘65 and Carole Cunha Brodbeck 

‘72 for the loss of their sister, Joanne Cunha ‘68. 

Osbaldo Lara ‘11 and Marcela Lara ‘16 for the loss of 

their grandmother, Ana Maria Quiroz. 

Chris Vela Martinez ‘70, Antoinette Vela Sanchez ‘72, 

Celia Vela FitzGerald ‘74, and Becky Vela Krueger ‘78 

for the loss of their parents, Lenora and Anthony Vela. 

Mr. Vela passed away in April of 2012, and Mrs. Vela 

passed in July of 2012. 

Jacquie Hodges Nelson ‘89 and Sierra Nelson ‘14, for 

the loss of their sister and aunt, Theresa Hodges. 

Yvette Rozsaligeti Peterson ‘98 for the loss of her father, 

Laszlo Rozsaligeti. 

JoAnn Shaw ‘66 for the loss of her sister, Kathe Robbs 

‘62. Kathe passed away on October 16, 2012. 

PHS faculty member, Mr. Rafe Vega, for the loss of his 

father, Humberto Vega. 

Chris Hrnjak Vernor ‘68 and Tracy Hrnjak Vieson ‘80 

for the loss of their mother, Seraphine Marie Hrnjak. 

Angela Nardo Morgan ‘68 and Chris Nardo ‘82 for the 

loss of their mother, Adeline “Libby” Nardo. 

Michael Vogelsang ‘01 and Patricia Vogelsang ‘01 for 

the loss of their mother, Natalie Vogelsang. 


Save the Date 

Saturday, 

April 20, 2013 

2013 

Celebrating our school 

…celebrating our community 

Lakeside 

Golf Club 

Don’t miss the biggest fundraiser 

of the year! 

For more information, please contact Vickie Bagwell at (818) 846-8141 ext. 403 or 

Vickie.Bagwell@providencehigh.org 

Planned Giving 

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

Remembering Providence High School in your will be used for our most pressing needs. 

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 

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. 



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Blast from the Past! 

Hey, what’s so funny? 

PHS alumnus and retired Major League 

Baseball player, Jeff Cirillo ‘87, shares a laugh 

with Steve Ross ‘87, while Adam Grant ‘87 

does not seem amused! 

Pioneer Connections is published by the Advancement Office at Providence High School. 

For questions or comments about this publication, or if you would like to contribute to Providence High School, please contact: 

Mr. Paul Kaminski Mrs. Vickie Bagwell Mrs. Judy Egan Umeck ‘75 Mrs. Erin Wilson 

Director of Advancement Director of Development Director of Admissions Grant Writer 

(818) 846-8141 x402 (818) 846-8141 x403 (818) 846-8141 x501 Erin.Wilson@providencehigh.org 

Paul.Kaminski@providencehigh.org Vickie.Bagwell@providencehigh.org Judy.Umeck@providencehigh.org 

Mrs. Kathy Nelson Mrs. Susan Yee Mrs. Rose Caven Piazza ‘66 Mrs. Allison Hastings Knowles’99 

Auction Coordinator Advancement Assistant Admissions Assistant Media Relations 

(818) 846-8141 x409 (818) 846-8141 x410 (818) 846-8141 x505 Allison.Knowles@providencehigh.org 

Kathy.Nelson@providencehigh.org Susan.Yee@providencehigh.org Rose.Piazza@providencehigh.org 

Mrs. Sharron Dowthwaite Nelson ‘75 Mr. Eddie Navas ‘01 

Alumni Relations Coordinator 

Alumni Marketing Coordinator 

(818) 846-8141 x408 Eddie.Navas@providencehigh.org 

Sharron.Nelson@providencehigh.org

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