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DRAGON 

Magazine 

Annual Report Issue 

Fall 2013

STEPHEN PHELPS, Ed.D. 

President 

PAMELA SHAY, M. S. A. 

Principal 

ROMEO BALDEVISO, M.S. 

Chief Information Officer 

KEVIN CUSHING 

Assistant Principal 

CHRISTINE GARAVAGLIA, CPA 

Chief Financial Officer 

BRIAN JUDD, M.S. 

Assistant Principal 

MICHAEL A. PETRINI , M.A. 

Vice President for Advancement 

MICHELLE HAWKINS 

Director of Development 

LISA COFFEY MAHONEY ’76 

Director of Communications 

LIZADAWN RAMIREZ, M.A. 

Director of Alumni Relations 

NICOLE DEMARAIS SHAW ’81 

Director of Marketing 

We welcome your comments, questions or suggestions. Please contact 

Dragon editor Lisa Coffey Mahoney '76 at (510) 577-9100, ext. 302, 

or lmahoney@bishopodowd.org. 

BOARD OF REGENTS 

Glen Hentges, chairperson, Kim Walsh, vice chairperson, 

Kerwin Allen, David Bail ’87, Tracey Borst, Tom Counts, 

Jeannette DeLaGarza, Denis Ducey, Fr. Leo Edgerly, 

Stephen Ghiglieri ’79, John Heagerty ’60, Kevin Kelly, 

Ellie Knauss, Anthony Mar, Fr. Jay Matthews, Mary O'Connell, 

Christopher Ohman, Peter Ross ’83, Shonda Scott, Diane 

Steccone Smahlik ’62, Edward Vieira-Ducey ’97 and Jim Wolfe 

MISSION 

Bishop O’Dowd High School is a Catholic, coeducational, 

college preparatory high school administered by the Diocese 

of Oakland. The school affirms the teachings, moral values, 

and ethical standards of the Catholic Church. It is a unique 

and diverse community. The faculty and administration strive 

to develop young men and women of competence, conscience, 

and compassion through an integrated academic, spiritual, and 

extracurricular program. Bishop O’Dowd High School seeks to 

develop persons of influence who are loving, open to growth, 

religious, intellectually competent, and skilled leaders committed 

to justice and peace. 

From the President 

We often hear that today’s high school graduates 

are not prepared for the challenges of the future. At 

O’Dowd we know differently. The moral, academic 

and personal strengths we witnessed in our 

recent graduates ensure they will be tomorrow’s 

inspirational, innovative leaders. Take a moment 

to review the great colleges our 2013 graduates are 

attending (page 4). Then consider that more than 

70 graduates will be the first in their families to attend 

college, that many received millions of dollars 

in grants for academic promise, and still others were awarded athletic 

scholarships. We have much to celebrate. 

Despite the fact that during the past 50 years the world has experienced 

a number of environmental and social crises, civilization as we 

know it continues to thrive. 

Not all of the dire predictions of the past have materialized. The pessimists 

have always neglected to account for the insuppressible innovation 

and strength of humankind. O’Dowd graduates have the skills to 

utilize our exponentially growing technologies and knowledge, and a 

deep appreciation for moral wisdom, to build a more just, sustainable 

and prosperous world. 

The foundations of today’s O’Dowd, academic excellence and Catholic 

identity, have an expanded definition. Today’s world requires students 

to innovate, integrate diverse skills and ideas, think critically and develop 

the religious wisdom that mandates the use of their skills to build 

a wonderous future for all. I promise you that we are focused on these 

tasks. 

Be sure to read about our new Center for Environmental Studies 

(CES) (page 14) and our new Director of Sustainability (page 16), and 

then go to our website to view our progress towards completing the 

CES by year’s end. Information about the new Center and features 

on faculty and graduates in this magazine are a few examples of how 

O’Dowd is focused on achieving its mission in this era of ever increasing 

change. 

Next summer, we will conclude our $3.6 million campaign to fund the 

CES. As of August 1, we had raised more than $2.8 million thanks to 

the generosity of so many of you. Please know your continued support 

for this project will benefit both our current students and future 

generations. 

I am especially thankful for your many gifts and investments, 

listed in the Annual Report, starting on page 46, that 

support O’Dowd’s mission. Please continue to pray for and 

support our faculty, staff, students and their parents who are 

committed to achieving the academic excellence and gaining 

the moral wisdom necessary to transform the world. 

Sincerely, 

Stephen Phelps, Ed.D. 

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In this issue 

The Dragon 

The Alumni Magazine 

of Bishop O’Dowd High School 

Fall 2013 

4 Commencement 2013 

4 

14 The Center for Environmental Studies Rises 

16 O’Dowd Hires Director of Sustainability 

18 New Field of Dreams and State-of-the Art Running Track 

20 Athletics News 

24 Faculty Accomplishments 

26 Creative Process Suits Lindsay Olson ’03 

28 Brian Shaw ’83 - A Study in Perseverance 

30 Photographer Vern Clevenger Captures Nature’s Essence 

32 Cathy Russi Thomas ’83, a Torchbearer for O’Dowd Women’s Athletics 

14 

34 Alumni News 

40 Career Day Encourages Students to Plan for the Future 

42 Sean Spees ’13 Earns National Merit Scholarship 

43 O’Dowd is Tops 

43 We’d Love to Hear From You! 

44 O’Dowd Debate Students Teach Teens to Speak Up 

45 In Memoriam 

46 Annual Report of Donors 2012-2013 

76 Fund-A-Dream Luncheon 

18 

Cover photo of installation of radiant heating system for Center for Environmental 

Science by Donovan Rittenbach. 

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2013Commencement 

Bishop O'Dowd High School’s 59th 

Commencement was held on Sunday, 

June 2, at Oakland’s Paramount Theatre 

of the Arts. 

On May 31, members of the Class 

of 2013 and their families gathered at 

The Cathedral of Christ the Light for 

the Baccalaureate Mass, concelebrated 

by O’Dowd chaplain Fr. Gerald Pedrera, 

Fr. Paul Vassar ’63 and Deacon Noe 

Gonzalez. 

At the Commencement, Daylen Yang 

delivered the valedictory address, while 

William Du gave the salutatory address. 

Joseph Raphel ’70 was presented with 

a Cor Unum Award, and made brief 

remarks. 

Named for the school’s motto, “One 

Heart in Christ,” the Cor Unum Award 

is Bishop O’Dowd High School’s highest 

honor. It is presented each year to select 

members of the O’Dowd community 

whose lives and work embody the core 

values of leadership, service, social justice 

and intellectual competence expressed in 

the school’s mission. 

Several students received special 

awards during the Commencement 

Exercises. 

Sophie Vaughan and Daylen 

Yang received the General Activity 

awards, presented to students who are 

distinguished by scholarship, excellence 

in conduct and outstanding devotion 

to Bishop O’Dowd High School 

through participation and demonstrated 

leadership in extra-curricular and cocurricular 

activities. 

Sydnei Jones and David Murphy 

received the Loyalty awards, presented 

in recognition of their consistent support 

to the student body, staff and parents 

in carrying out activities, and their 

willingness to give of self in terms of 

service. 

Salutatorian William Du, Megan Pendleton and valedictorian Daylen Yang, who also 

received a General Activity Award. Photo by Donovan Rittenbach. 

Scholar-Athlete awards went to 

Oderah Chidom and Michael Perri 

for distinguishing themselves through 

consistent excellence in academics 

and athletics, and demonstrated good 

sportsmanship on the athletic field. 

Laura Penaranda received the 

Regents’ Award, given to the senior 

who most exemplifies the mission of 

Bishop O’ Dowd High School. 

The 271 members of the Class of 

2013 are now attending colleges and 

universities throughout the country. The 

following is a listing of the students’ 

college choices known at press time. 

Agnes Scott College 

Jasmin Marie Carter 

Alabama State University 

Nicole Mikayla Danner 

The University of Alabama 

Kiley Rae Pearl 

American University 

Miya Fujisato Pontes 

Arizona State University 

Austin Hennen Vigil 

Thomas Daniel Lewellyn 

Alejandro Tomas Rocha 

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Class of 2013 members, from left to right, Ivan Otero, Travis Oppenrud, Zachary Orfali, Kaylah O’Brien and Caitlin O’Malley. Photo by 

Lisa Coffey Mahoney. 

Berkeley City College 

Austin Lawrence Tridente 

Chenxi Wang 

Shunyao Zhou 

Boston College 

Michael Campbell Plaisance 

Timothy Eamon Ring 

California Maritime Academy 

Travis Opperud 

California Polytechnic State University, 

San Luis Obispo 

Jenna Marie Anderson 

Savannah Rae Burkett 

Noah David Ceremony 

Tyger Justin Cohen 

Melanie Rose Conti 

Nicholas Gayton 

Matthew Dillon Goodwin 

Nicholas Philip Jaber 

Savio Felipe Rodrigues 

California State University, Chico 

Rebecca Claire Bailey 

Emma Mary Cronin 

Lauren Marie Evans 

Bruce Daniel Johnson 

Darby June Nordin 

Nicholas Anton Schley 

California State University, East Bay 

Megan Eliza Branscum 

Cristian Cota 

Juliana Rae Gonsalves 

Michelle Lynn Raven 

Lila Samreuang 

Robert Aaron Talley 

California State University, Fresno 

Zachary James Orfali 

California State University, Northridge 

Nathan Hoffman 

Bianca Malina Lowe 

California State University, Sacramento 

Jack A. Brooks 

Bria Michelle Bryant 

Isiah Demarrea Foster 

Carnegie Mellon University 

Ivan Otero 

Central Piedmont Community College 

Kaylah Lynn O'Brien 

City College of San Francisco 

Dominic Gomes 

Isaiah Immanuel Johnson 

Clark Atlanta University 

Alex Bernard Yves Guillory 

Colorado School of Mines 

Brent Toshio Kehoe 

Colorado State University 

Haley M. Hulbert-Fout 

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Daylen Yang 

Gaining admission to U.C. 

Berkeley is tough. But securing a spot 

in the prestigious university’s College 

of Engineering is even more difficult. 

This fall, O’Dowd valedictorian 

Daylen Yang will begin his studies 

in the College of Engineering’s 

Electrical Engineering and Computer 

Sciences (EECS) program, one of 

the most comprehensive research and 

instructional programs in this field 

anywhere in the world. 

Eventually, Yang would like to 

work in the technology industry, 

innovating in either green energy or 

wearable computing. “Those are the 

hot areas right now,” he said. 

Yang believes the O’Dowd science 

curriculum prepared him well for 

the rigors of the EECS program. 

After all, he took just about every 

science and math course offered – AP 

Computer Science, AP Calculus, 

AP Statistics, Honors Physics, 

AP Biology and AP Chemistry - all the while maintaining a 4.5+ grade point 

average. 

And he didn’t just bury his head in books. Yang was active in athletics, running 

cross country, and participated in Mathletes. In his senior year, Yang joined the 

Debate Team. 

“Debate helped me develop my public speaking and critical thinking skills, as 

well as my confidence,” he said. 

Debate coach Jon Thorpe says that although Yang was on the team only one 

year, he quickly proved himself to be one of the best parliamentary debaters in 

California. 

“When Daylen arrived, he was pretty raw. We knew he was brilliant, but 

he was a bit rough around the edges when it came to public speaking. What 

was most impressive regarding Daylen was how much effort he put towards 

improving himself and making himself a valuable asset to the team,” Thorpe said. 

“It was a stunning transformation to see this shy, quiet individual transform in 

mere months into a confident, eloquent and engaging presence.” 

Great extra-curricular programs aside, what stands out in Yang’s mind as a 

hallmark of his O’Dowd education is the dedicated faculty and staff. 

Whether it was an English teacher reviewing an essay he’d written, or his 

counselor offering assistance with college applications, Yang says the O’Dowd 

faculty and staff were always at the ready. “I appreciate all their hard work.” 

O’Dowd is a unique school, Yang said. “We have academics, athletics, the arts 

and a diverse population. I’ve met interesting people and made friends that I will 

keep in touch with for the rest of my life.” 

Columbia University 

Cristian Padilla 

Cumberland University 

Page Marie Bisenieks-Robertson 

DePaul University 

Gabriella M. Lewis 

Catherine Alexandra Vegis 

Olven Yu 

Diablo Valley College 

Patrick Ramon Burns 

Brennan James Mauchline 

DigiPen Institute of Technology 

Avraham Sol Whitten-Vile 

Dominican University of California 

Stephanie Apalline Abrenica 

Victor Russell Davis 

Drexel University 

Juan Rosales 

Duke University 

Oderah Obiageli Chidom 

Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University - AZ 

Matthew Seamus Hallock 

Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University - FL 

Kevin Brandon Ponce 

Fordham University 

Alexandra Maria Martoglio 

Fort Lewis College 

Shea Brenna Wales 

The George Washington University 

Ruby Rose Lee 

Gonzaga University 

Kevin Patrick Dolan 

Mitchell Evarist Gomes 

Nicole Elizabeth Ratto 

Guilford Technical Community College 

Danae Marie Gualandri 

Harvard University 

Kristina Danielle Lorch 

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Loyola University New Orleans 

Angela Marie Granger 

Lynn University 

Jan Brzobohaty 

The Master’s College and Seminary 

Meghan Molly Rose McQuaid 

Merritt College 

Gina Arias 

Miami University, Oxford 

Gage David Laufenberg 

Middlebury College 

Sophie Cecilia Vaughan 

Mills College 

Sarah Jenny Kluger 

Montana State University, Bozeman 

Jack Louis Montgomery Burley 

Mount St. Mary’s College (Chalon) 

Sydnei Clarke Symone Jones 

New Mexico Highlands University 

Elliott Thomas Brue 

Johnathan Rowland 

Wayne Thomas 

New York University 

Kinsa Durst (NYU-Shanghai) 

Julia Marguerite Klein 

Northeastern University 

Kenji Asahara Madden 

David Murphy 

Isaiah Johnson, left, and Bruce Johnson prepare to process into the Paramount Theatre of the 

Arts. Photo by Lisa Coffey Mahoney 

Northern Arizona University 

Cameron Scott Russo 

Howard University 

Shaka Lamarr Kendricks 

Deja Pointer 

Daija Nicole Stafford 

Humboldt State University 

Henry Joseph Cagigas 

Javier Melendez-Zayas 

Indiana University at Bloomington 

Nicolai Dotter 

Las Positas College 

Anthony Thomas Fresquez 

Linfield College 

Kaitlin Eileen Corbett 

Loyola Marymount University 

Tealanie Nnjay Baldwin 

Makda Medhanie 

Maya Grace Williams 

Northwestern University 

Aria Elizabeth Charles 

Occidental College 

David Scott Avery 

Raven Brazil Fields 

Mylan Amber Marie Gerbeyesus 

Maya Fields Tyler 

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Kristina Lorch 

Kristina Lorch ’13 found herself in 

an enviable predicament in the spring. 

Accepted to several of the most 

selective colleges and universities 

in the nation, Lorch had narrowed 

her choices to two – Harvard and 

Stanford. 

In the end, Lorch decided to 

venture east to Harvard University, 

which offered seats to 2,029 students, 

or 5.8 percent of a record 35,023 

applicants. 

Lorch plans to major in 

international relations, with a 

concentration in government, and 

felt Harvard was be the best place to 

pursue this field. “I’m hoping to study 

abroad in the Middle East, maybe 

Turkey, and plan on taking Arabic,” 

she said. 

Ultimately, Lorch would like to 

work for the State Department, the 

United Nations or Foreign Service. 

Lorch believes that O’Dowd’s 

diverse environment, breadth of curriculum, and array of extra-curricular and 

faith opportunities have positioned her for success in college and beyond. 

She says her participation in the Close Up government studies trip to 

Washington, D.C., was particularly inspiring. “It was the first time that I was 

able to see the different parts of our government in action, and the experience 

got me interested in working for the Foreign Service,” she said. “It also 

motivated me to get involved with Mock Trial.” 

A four-year varsity tennis player, Lorch also served as Editor in Chief of 

O’Dowd’s student newspaper, The Crozier, served as a Kairos retreat leader, 

and was a member of the National Honor Society. 

In the greater community, Lorch volunteered at the McCullum Youth 

Court, a diversionary program aimed at keeping kids in Alameda County 

out of the juvenile and adult penal systems, and served as a summer intern in 

Congresswoman Barbara Lee’s office. 

Lorch believes that she wouldn’t have had such a comprehensive high 

school experience had she not attended O’Dowd. “If I had gone to another 

high school I probably wouldn’t have so many different choices and grown in 

the same way,” she said. 

Her advice for incoming O’Dowd students? “Don’t be overwhelmed by 

all the opportunities. Just explore your interests,” she said. “And, reach out to 

others. I learned a lot from my classmates and my teachers.” 

Oregon State University 

Breanna Sad'e Brown 

Kevin Harper Clark 

Zachary Ryan Ehrenberg 

Melissa Anne Scherer 

Yichong Xu 

Pennsylvania State University, 

University Park 

Alexander Promes Haynos 

Pepperdine University 

Michael Joseph Perri 

Rutgers, The State University of New 

Jersey at New Brunswick 

Sisheng He 

Saint Mary’s College (Indiana) 

Jacqueline Loesch 

Saint Mary’s College of California 

Sean Eandi Clark 

Julia Renee' Gallo 

Erika Skye Larson 

San Diego State University 

Ariell Christine Bostick 

Allison Jiyoung Choe 

Kelsey Sullivan Dolby 

Niyat Esaias 

Ari Daniel Flink 

Maximilian Avram Fuery-Robbins 

Blaise Robert Gisslow 

Colin Robert Goswell 

Devin Huie King 

Adrien Pierre Neema 

Kristina Elaine Telhami 

Niko Wells 

Nigat Yilma 

Jennifer Lee Yun 

San Francisco State University 

Mia Nolani Bright 

Lana Jo Faiola 

Eric Hernandez 

Ross Daniel Hull 

Ieshah Vixxen Martin-Dauz 

Robert Jibri Mayberry 

Francisco Xavier Reyes 

Zachary A. Westmore 

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San Jose State University 

Andre Jonah Ho 

Albert Ikechukwu Onyemem 

Taylor Alana West 

Santa Clara University 

Rachel Maryce Keener 

Jake Edward Koplowitz 

Kimiko Janie May 

Cayla Kelley Whitley 

Mosekola T.A. Yoloye 

Santa Monica College 

E'Senz Alize McConico 

David Joshua Taylor 

Seattle University 

Matthew Santiago Gravador 

Alexandra Lily Orfirer Maher 

Sonoma State University 

Aubrey Ford Martin 

Alvaro Ernesto Ramos 

Southern Methodist University 

Amenhotep Taharka 

Spelman College 

Simone Elyse Goldman 

St. Edward’s University 

Adrienne Dale Seibert 

St. John’s University - Queens Campus 

Kara Michelle Knauss 

Stanford University 

William Adams Du 

Ryan Isabella Walker-Hartshorn 

Susquehanna University 

Claudia Lorena Mora Giraldo 

Trinity College 

Callie Elizabeth Prince 

The University of Arizona 

Keith Alexander Bacchus 

Amoni Sheree' Brown 

Nicolas Lynn DeCastro 

Ryan Edward Flynn 

Dylan Holt 

Taylor Olivia Jones 

Danielle Florence McEachern 

Nicolas Bauman Towner 

From left to right Laura Knox, General Activity Award winner Sophie Vaughan and 

Regents' Award winner Emily Penaranda. Photo by Lisa Coffey Mahoney. 

University of British Columbia 

Ian Pallay Bailey 

Adam Gold 

University of California at Berkeley 

Ledet Getachew 

Peter Jonas-Labee 

Taylor Alexandra Page 

Daniel Evan Rietz 

Kendall Celeste Waters 

Daylen Guang Yang 

University of California at Davis 

Hannah Kathleen Boese 

Angela Julia Boitano 

Alec S. Bradbury 

Alexis Maria Carney 

Patrick Ryan Cooke 

Jenny Coyne 

Gloria Bobe Kim 

Laura Susann Knox 

Hedda Hieu Nguyen 

Laura Penaranda 

Thomas Richard Powell 

Kate Beebe Ranahan 

University of California at Irvine 

Hongxin Deng 

Rena Belle Minatoya 

University of California at Los Angeles 

Aleah Cherise Frison 

Alicia Denise Frison 

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Elizabeth Rose Jaber 

Eugene Hamilton III 

Carolanne Nicole Link 

Dominic Okun Miroglio 

Caitlin Grace O'Malley 

University of California at Merced 

Isa Islam Bey 

Gregory George Dooman 

Leo Preston Faiola 

Cheyenne Serena Goodspeed 

Erick Antonio Solorzano 

University of California at Riverside 

Jacquelynn Keisha May 

Grace Connery McLaughlin 

Morgan Truong 

University of California at 

Santa Barbara 

Jordan Pierce Crosby 

Andrew Widener McMaster 

Kimiko Lorraine Russell-Halterman 

Madeline Mary Van Remortel 

University of California at Santa Cruz 

Antonio Jamil Robert Burnette 

Andrew Daniel Fahey 

Sarah Rae Firestone 

Mark Liu Huang 

Kara Storm Luk 

Titian James Robert Rovera

William Du 

William Du has been excited about 

science ever since the day he walked 

into AP Biology as a freshman. 

This fall, Du heads to Stanford 

University where he plans to double 

major in computer science and 

biomedical computation. And his 

education won’t stop there. Du plans 

to go to medical school and become 

a clinical researcher specializing in 

oncology. 

None of this surprises Science 

Department Chairperson Tim 

Newman, who has mentored Du the 

past four years. 

“He has taken advantage of every 

opportunity he can to be involved in 

science at O'Dowd and at the research 

labs at both UC Davis and Stanford. 

William presents his research regularly 

in professional venues, but has also 

shared his knowledge and experience 

with O’Dowd students,” Newman said. 

William’s passion for science has 

propelled him to go beyond the limits of most students, Newman added. “He is 

particularly humble about his research abilities and the technical experience and 

knowledge he now has, but he clearly operates as a well-trained research scientist,” 

he said. 

For example, Du participated in the Stanford Institutes of Medicine Summer 

Research Program last summer. This highly selective eight-week program 

provides high school students the opportunity to work alongside Stanford faculty, 

postdoctoral fellows and researchers on a medically-oriented project. 

Invited by his mentor to continue working in the lab, Du commuted to Stanford 

once a week during his senior year to advance his research project – working with 

cancer data sets to determine if treatments for brain cancer can be tailored to specific 

groups with particular biological markers. 

“Science draws me in,” Du said. “It’s fascinating how something at the small, 

microscopic level affects something as big as your entire immune system.” 

Du says Newman’s encouragement, as well as the flexibility of the O’Dowd 

administration in allowing him to pursue science research opportunities, has been 

“immeasurably impactful” in his success. “The support for what you want to do is 

amazing. If you want to do it, they’ll make it happen,” Du said. 

For Du, the Class of 2013 salutatorian, the hallmark of his O’Dowd experience 

can be summed up in two words - supportive community. 

“People here are accepting of who you are and what you want to do. It’s a good 

atmosphere to grow and mature,” he said. “I’ve made personal connections with my 

teachers – some of them are like second parents to me. When I talk about that with 

friends from other schools they are amazed because they haven’t had that same level 

of support.” 

University of Colorado at Boulder 

Jonathan Colin Toomey Elkin 

Michael James Kelly 

Jeremy Elliott Klein 

Matthew James Taylor 

University of Connecticut 

Sophia Josephine Garcia Mar 

University of Denver 

Jinze Lv 

University of Hawaii at Manoa 

Ryan Alexis Daniel 

University of Illinois at 

Urbana-Champaign 

Chang Sun 

University of Massachusetts, Amherst 

Zoe Wjsleta Baker 

Jacob Scott Stroud 

University of Mississippi 

Stephanie Elizabeth Clement 

University of Nevada, Reno 

Jaime Romero 

University of Oregon 

Ariana Marie Donaville 

Benjamin Laurance Geselbracht 

Gregory Korn 

Tabatha Beverly Natsues 

Gretchen Elizabeth Shaw 

Helen Celeste Woodbury 

University of the Pacific 

Makalah McElroy 

University of Pittsburgh 

Jaylen Vails 

University of Portland 

Kerrie Marie Doran 

Justice Simone Moore 

University of Puget Sound 

Aidan Michael Merris 

John Frederick Rice 

University of San Diego 

Kenneth George Swain 

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From left to right Sabrina Yamini, Niko Wells, Jennifer Yun, Jaylen Vails and Daylen West. Photo by Lisa Coffey Mahoney. 

University of San Francisco 

Sarah Kay Frei 

Jalen Bernard Hosey 

Eugenia Rodriguez 

Andrea Melissa Uribe 

University of Southern California 

Grace Colleen Benson 

Marco Indrio 

Sage Fields Tyler 

University of Vermont 

Alicia Nicole Krewer 

Marco David Siler-Gonzales 

University of Washington 

Kevin Charles King 

Alexandra Lurdes Lee 

Benjamin Michael Rugg 

University of Wisconsin, Madison 

Jacky Tien 

Western Oregon University 

Naomi Julia Kushins 

Westminster Choir College of 

Rider University 

Megan Nicole Pendleton 

Willamette University 

De’Zhon Deandre Carey Grace 

Douglas Grant Hochmuth 

William Penn University 

Joshua Dean Licup 

Williams College 

Sean William Spees 

Xavier University 

Sophia Marie Kvochak 

Yale University 

Nicholas Paolo Walsh Accinelli 

Learn more about the academic excellence of the Class of 2013. View the 

commencement program on the academics page of the O'Dowd website: 

http://www.bishopodowd.org/academics/. Look for the link to "graduation awards." 

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Parting Thoughts... 

O’Dowd created a nurturing yet challenging 

environment so that I - and every other student 

- could grow academically, spiritually and 

socially as a confident, valued and supported 

individual. 

Nicole Ratto '13 

The relationships I formed with teachers is 

what I will remember most about O’Dowd. 

Their knowledge spreads beyond the classroom 

and helps us understand how the subject 

relates to us as individuals within a larger 

community. 

Hedda Nguyen '13 

O’Dowd provided me the tools to discover 

my intellectual passions. Because of the wide 

variety of classes and activities offered, I have 

developed a unique appreciation and desire for 

knowledge. 

Tim Ring '13

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The Center for Environmental Studies Rises 

By Tom Tyler 

For two months, the 12 spadesful of 

soil ceremoniously dug up during April’s 

groundbreaking ceremony were the only 

indication that construction for the Center 

for Environmental Studies (CES) was about 

to begin. But with finals over, graduation 

celebrated, and the campus largely emptied of 

students and faculty, crews with their heavy 

machinery moved in during the first week of 

June and the CES quickly began to emerge. 

Fences that had stood on the north side 

of the main classroom for several decades 

were removed to allow access to the steep and 

uneven building site. With Pankow Builders 

at the helm, excavation and grading work 

created a level platform for the 5,000-squarefoot 

facility. As the foundation forms were 

set in the earth, the outline of the building 

soon became apparent – demarcating two 

large classrooms separated by an office space 

and adjacent to a large shared patio terrace. 

Several hundred feet of trench were dug to 

accommodate water and utility connections to the main campus. An elaborate cross-hatching of colorful pipes and tubes was 

strategically laid in place to create a highly energy efficient in-floor radiant heating system. And, in the course of a single day, an 

overlay of concrete was poured to anchor this system in place and create the main footprint of the building. 

"CES" continued on page 17 

1970s 

April 22, 1970: First Earth Day celebration 

September 1970: Science 

teacher, Brad Goodhart, 

introduces environmental 

science and ecology course 

’74: Ecology Club started 

and recycling program 

begins 

’76: Biology Club started 

’78: Marine Biology course begins 

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Left: Crews prepared the foundation for the CES in 

June. Photo by Tom Tyler. 

Above: The slab floor for the CES was poured in early 

August. Photo by Donovan Rittenbach. 

Right: Ready for the framing of the building. Photo 

by Tom Tyler. 

1980s 

’80: Honors Biology 

taught through 1984 

’80: Ecology course 

introduced 

’85: Earth Science 

course begins; Tom 

Tyler, co-founder 

of the Living Lab, 

teaches 

’85: AP Biology 

course introduced 

1990s 

’97: Advanced Placement 

Environmental Science 

course introduced 

’98: Annie Prutzman, 

co-founder of the Living 

Lab, begins to dream 

Earthbound Club founded 

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O’Dowd Hires Director of Sustainability 

Bishop O’Dowd High School’s commitment to educate and inspire the 

next generation of leaders and innovators who are prepared to solve the 

world’s most pressing environmental challenges is now tangible. 

With the construction of the Center for Environmental Studies 

(CES) well underway, O’Dowd welcomed the school’s first Director of 

Sustainability, Andra Yeghoian, in August. 

“After interviewing a large number of excellent candidates, the Search 

Committee was unanimous in its decision to offer Andra the job. The 

experience she brings to the position will create a strong foundation for the 

sustainability culture we wish to develop here at O’Dowd. Her professional 

tone and enthusiastic presence will provide leadership and direction. We all 

look forward to working with her,” Principal Pam Shay said. 

In this full-time position, Yeghoian will lead a community-wide 

participatory effort in the “greening” of O’Dowd, which includes creating a 

strategic plan for sustainability. 

Reduction and/or containment of costs for utilities, water use, waste 

disposal and transportation will be a part of that plan. 

Additionally, Yeghoian will administer the CES, work closely with faculty 

to develop curriculum, programs and extracurricular activities that will best 

utilize the new building, develop and integrate service learning opportunities 

that promote environmental stewardship, and promote outreach programs 

that involve the local community and the Diocese of Oakland. 

“This is my dream job,” Yeghoian said. “I’m really excited about having a 

leadership role in sustainability.” 

Director of Sustainability Andra Yeghoian in the Living Lab. 

Photo by Lisa Coffey Mahoney 

2000s 

’00: First Ecology Project 

International (EPI) 

research trip to Costa Rica 

for O’Dowd students 

March 21, 2001: First 

work day in the Living Lab 

’02: O’Dowd pilots the 

EPI program to the 

Galapagos Islands; our 

students are the first in the 

nation allowed to research 

on the islands 

’03: Pond, waterfall and 

wetlands established in 

the Living Lab 

’06: First research trip 

to Yosemite with EPI 

’08: Jane Goodall visits 

O’Dowd campus 

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Yeghoian earned a bachelor’s degree 

in International Relations, with minors 

in Italian and Music, from U.C. Davis, 

and an MBA in Sustainable Business and 

Organizational Systems from Bainbridge 

Graduate Institute. She holds credentials 

in Educational Administration, as well as 

teaching credentials in social studies and 

English (K-12) and multiple subject (K- 

8) from U.C. Davis. 

Previously, Yeghoian taught English 

Language Arts and served as the Garden/ 

Outdoor Classroom Coordinator at 

Pleasanton Middle School, taught AP 

U.S. History at Berkeley High, and 

served as a Secondary Humanities 

teacher and Sustainability Coordinator 

at American School of the Hague, an 

international school in Holland. 

Yeghoian’s interest in sustainability 

was sparked by Daniel Quinn’s novel 

“Ishmael,” which centers on sustainability 

concepts. “That book was a big turning 

point for me,” she said. 

When beginning her career as an 

educator, Yeghoian was dismayed to 

see the disconnect between education 

and ecological principles. “I started 

incorporating sustainability concepts in 

my curriculum,” she said. “As a result, 

many of my former students have gone 

on to major in environmental studies and 

sustainable business.” 

At O’Dowd, Yeghoian will seek to 

integrate sustainability with the school’s 

mission to prepare students to be globally 

responsible citizens. 

“When a school incorporates 

sustainability fully into its mission 

it affects the campus, curriculum, 

community and the overall culture,” she 

said. 

“Our graduates will understand 

the paradigm of sustainability and 

incorporate it in their decision-making,” 

she added. 

Yeghoian seeks to provide a 

collaborative, inclusive environment that 

is grounded in active listening and shared 

understanding. 

“Initially, I want to spend a lot of time 

getting to know people and learn about 

the school’s vision for sustainability,” she 

said. “At the same time, I’d like to do an 

audit of the facility – taking a look at 

energy, water, waste and transportation – 

and a general curriculum audit so I can 

understand where we are currently with 

the teaching of sustainability concepts.” 

Added Yeghoian, “Sustainability is 

a cultural shift. Once we complete that 

shift, sustainability becomes routine and 

you can’t imagine any other way of living.” 

CES 

continued from page 14 

Meanwhile, the main approach road 

along the west side of campus was 

widened and a new curb and sidewalk 

installed. As the new school year 

began in mid-August, framing for 

the walls took shape. Construction 

is currently on schedule, with 

completion of the CES slated for the 

end of this calendar year. 

Several time-lapse cameras 

have been installed on the adjacent 

classroom building to record the 

progress of construction. You can see 

how the building has emerged to date 

in three short, entertaining videos 

(with lively music) produced by our 

highly creative webmaster, Donovan 

Rittenbach. Check the school’s 

YouTube Channel, http://www. 

youtube.com/user/BODHS1, where 

you can watch videos showing the 

exciting building. 

To follow the ongoing emergence 

of the Center, refer to the CES 

project page on the O’Dowd website 

at http://www.bishopodowd.org/ 

giving/ces.php. 

2010s 

’10: National Science Foundation project awarded 

to O’Dowd in conjunction with UC Berkeley and 

Stanford 

’10: Orchard planted in the Living Lab 

April 2012: Diablo Magazine recognizes O’Dowd’s 

CES as the “Best Building of the Future” 

April 11, 2013: The official groundbreaking 

event is held on the site of the new Center for 

Environmental Studies (CES) 

June 2013: Construction of the CES begins 

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New Field of Dreams 

and State-of-the Art Running Track 

O’Dowd students are enjoying new 

turf on the lower sports field and a high 

performance track. 

Work on this $600,000 renovation 

project was completed over the summer. 

The school administration set aside funds 

over a two-year period in the capital 

improvement budget for this project, so 

no additional fundraising was needed. 

The existing surfaces were installed 

nine years ago, Athletic Director Mike 

Bowler said. “We were fortunate that 

the surfaces we had lasted as long as 

they did,” he said. “The new materials 

are upgrades to what we had and should 

provide a superior athletic experience for 

our students.” 

Hellas Construction installed both the 

field turf (46-weight Matrix Turf ) and 

track (epiQTracks system). The same 

product Hellas installed in Memorial 

Stadium at Cal, the turf has impact 

cushioning features to maximize player 

safety. 

The company has installed turf at a 

number of colleges and universities across 

the United States, as well as the playing 

surface at Cowboys Stadium. 

As part of the project, the field’s 

drainage system was revamped. “They 

installed a drain on the bleacher side of 

the field which will alleviate problems 

we’ve had with water overflowing during 

rain storms,” Bowler said. 

Field markings, including the Block O 

at mid-field, remain the same. 

The new, red eco-friendly track is 

designed for improved speed and control. 

Director of Cross Country/Track 

& Field Jamal Cooks said he is excited 

about the improvement. “The upgrade in 

track surface will be a great benefit to our 

program,” he said. 

Top photo: Old turf being removed. 

Center photo: Field being prepared for new turf. 

Bottom photo: New turf being installed. 

Photos by Lisa Coffey Mahoney 

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The junior varsity football team was the first group to use the new field. Photo by Donovan Rittenbach. 

Jacquelynn Keisha May '13 

enjoyed working out on the new 

track over the summer. Photo by 

Lisa Coffey Mahoney. 

Online Information & Resources 

The Bishop O’Dowd High School website (www.bishopodowd.org) provides comprehensive information about 

the school’s history, academic programs, extracurricular activities, alumni events, advancement initiatives and more. 

Throughout The Dragon you will find the mouse symbol pictured here, which will direct you to supplemental 

online resources on our website. 

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A Host of Dragons to Compete at the Collegiate Level 

The Bishop O'Dowd High School 

Athletic Department celebrated and 

honored more than 20 student-athletes 

from the Class of 2013 who signed 

National Letters of Intent, as well as 

those who were recruited to play at the 

collegiate level, at a May 21 ceremony 

held in the theater. Those honored 

included: 

Ariell Bostick, basketball, San Diego 

State University; Breanna Brown, 

basketball, Oregon State; Elliott Brue, 

football, New Mexico Highlands 

University; Alexis Carney, softball, 

University of California, Davis; Oderah 

Chidom, basketball, Duke University; 

Ryan Daniel, soccer, University of 

Hawaii; Russell Davis, basketball, 

Dominican University; Eugene 

Hamilton, III, cross country/track, 

University of Arizona; Shaka Kendricks, 

football, Howard University; Kevin 

King, football, University of Washington; 

Joshua Licup, football, William Penn 

University; Bianca Lowe, soccer, 

California State University, Northridge; 

Sophia Mar, volleyball, University of 

Connecticut; Jacquelynn Keisha May, 

track, University of California, Riverside; 

Dominic Miroglio, baseball, University of 

California, Los Angeles; Darby Nordin, 

soccer, California State University, 

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Photo by Lisa Coffey Mahoney 

Chico; Corey Nuti, rugby, University 

of Central Washington; Michael Perri, 

baseball, Pepperdine University; Kate 

Ranahan, soccer, University of California, 

Davis; Johnathan Rowland, football, 

New Mexico Highlands University; 

Wayne Thomas, football, New Mexico 

Highlands University; Shea Wales, 

lacrosse, Fort Lewis College; Ryan 

Walker-Hartshorn, soccer, Stanford 

University; and K.C. Waters, basketball, 

University of California, Berkeley. 

Not pictured: Ariell Bostick, Russell 

Davis, Michael Perri and Johnathan 

Rowland.

Women’s Basketball Team Honored by 

State Senate 

The 2013 state champion women's basketball team visited with State Senator Ellen Corbett '73 in her Sacramento office. Photo 

courtesy of Senator Corbett's office. 

Senator Ellen Corbett ’73 presented a resolution to O’Dowd’s state champion 

women’s basketball team on the Senate floor on May 13. The team members 

received a standing ovation from the entire Senate and many people came up to 

congratulate them and shake their hands. 

The team captured its second consecutive state championship on March 23, 

defeating Windward-Los Angeles, 65-50, to capture the first CIF Open Division 

state championship. In 2012, the team was the Division III state champion. 

Team members pictured above, standing from left to right, Breanna Brown ’13, 

Oderah Chidom ’13, Shoshana Merriman ’15, Loren Lassiter ’14, Maya Williams 

’14, Senator Ellen Corbett ’73, K.C. Waters ’13, Alex Kalmbach ’14, Mylah 

Andrada ’16 and Daniela Williams ’16. Seated, from left to right, Aisia Robertson 

’15, Ariell Bostick ’13 and Asha Thomas ’15. 

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More Female 1,000 Point Club 

Members 

A story in the Summer 2013 Dragon 

that listed female members of the 1,000 

Point Club left off two very important 

members. 

Cathy Russi Thomas ’83 (see profile 

on page 32) scored 1,468 career points 

and for more than 25 years was the alltime 

leading scorer for women. Robie 

Mayberry ’10 now holds that record with 

more than 1,800 career points. 

Calisha Harmon Cobb ’94 is also a 

member of the 1,000 point club.

Ivan Rabb ’15 Leads U16 

National Team to Gold Medal 

Ivan Rabb '15 sported the red, white and 

blue this summer. Photo by Steven Maikoski/USA 

Basketball. 

When Ivan Rabb ’15 takes to the 

hardwood this season, he’ll be drawing 

on important lessons learned during 

international competition as a member 

of the 2013 USA Basketball Men’s U16 

National Team. 

Playing in the FIBA Americas U16 

Championship held in Maldonado, 

Uruguay, in June, Rabb was instrumental 

in leading the USA team to a gold 

medal and extending the U16 team’s win 

streak to 15-0. 

Over the course of the five-game 

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O'Dowd Athletics! 

Saturday, Feb. 1, 2014 

on the Bishop O’Dowd High 

School Campus 

tournament, Rabb led the USA 

team in rebounding, averaging 

9.8 rebounds per game. He led all 

tournament players in field goal 

percentage (.619) and was second 

in blocked shots, averaging 2.6 per 

game. 

Rabb said the biggest difference 

that he noticed between high school 

or AAU and international play is 

international players routinely flop 

with the hope of drawing a foul call. 

“If you tried to go through a 

screen, the defenders would flop and 

most of the time the calls would go 

their way,” he said. “So we had to 

learn how to avoid that trap.” 

Rabb says two of the tournament 

games stand out in his mind – the 

opener played against Mexico and 

the gold medal game vs. Argentina. 

Coming off the bench in the 

USA- Mexico game, Rabb scored 14 

points and hauled down 12 rebounds 

in 17 minutes of play. He also tallied 

two assists, two steals and one 

blocked shot. 

As a starter in the gold medal 

game, Rabb posted a double-double 

and had two blocked shots. 

Rabb said USA coach Don 

Schowalter looked to him to carry 

the load when it came to rebounding 

and shot blocking. “I’m pretty good 

in those areas,” he said. 

Wearing a USA jersey and 

winning a gold medal was an 

unbelievable experience, Rabb said. 

“When they put that gold medal 

around my neck I was so happy,” he 

said. “I won that representing my 

whole country. It means a lot to me.” 

It almost made the 6-foot, 10- 

inch, 210 pound forward forget 

about being squished in an airplane 

seat on the lengthy three-leg journey 

to and from Uruguay. It was the first 

time he’d ever traveled outside of the 

United States. 

"Rabb" continued on p. 73 

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Head Varsity 

Football Coach 

Hardy Nickerson 

Selected for NFL 

Legends Progam 

Hardy Nickerson. Photo by Gerome Wright. 

Head varsity football coach Hardy 

Nickerson is one of 19 former NFL 

players to form the first class of NFL 

Legends. 

The Legends will develop, foster 

and manage national and local alumni 

relations to deepen the relationship and 

communication between the league 

office, teams and former players. 

They also will participate in the 

league’s calendar events and fan platforms 

as additional ways to remain connected 

to the game. 

More information 

about Bishop O’Dowd 

High School athletics 

can be found at www. 

bishopodowd.org, under 

“athletics.”

Spring Sports Roundup 

Team Records and All-League Honors 

A host of Dragons were recognized as All-League players by the West Alameda County Conference (Foothill 

League). Baseball player Michael Perri was selected as a Player of the Year, runner Eugene Hamilton III was 

named Athlete of the Conference Meet, and varsity baseball coach Chris Kyriacou was named Coach of the Year. 

The All-League selections are listed below by sport: 

Baseball ... 13-2 ... 1st in WACC 12 - Foothill League 

All League: Channing Nesbitt and Michael Perri (first team); Kenny Swain and Nick Adgar (second team); 

Nkosi Djehuti-Mes and Devin King (honorable mention). 

Player of the Year: Michael Perri. 

Coach of the Year: Chris Kyriacou. 

Men’s Golf ... 11-1 ... 2nd in WACC 12 - Foothill League 

All League: Jason Brown and Tyler McDaniel (first team). 

Men’s Lacrosse ... 6-6 ... 4th in DVAL 

All League: Nick Gayton, Alex Holme, Justin Mercier, Adrien Neema and Travis Oppenrud (second team); 

Nicco Deluca, Jack Ditzler and Isaak Sparks (honorable mention). 

Women’s Lacrosse ... 6-6 ... 5th in DVAL 

All League: Elizabeth Jaber and Shea Wales (first team); Alex McGrath (second team); Jenny Coyne and 

Vanessa Kellar-Saxton (honorable mention). 

Softball ... 6-7 ... 4th in WACC 12 - Foothill League 

All League: Alexis Carney and Alex Lee (first team); Bria Bryant, Promise Burnett and Alexis Scalzo 

(second team); Haley Ferrufino-Jurs and Callie Prince (honorable mention). 

Men’s Swimming 

All League: Henry Cagigas (first team). 

Men’s Tennis ... 7-8 ... 5th in WACC 12 - Foothill League 

All League: Florian Greschner (singles, first team); Travis Lynds (honorable mention). 

Men’s Track & Field ... 1-4 ... 5th in WACC 12 - Foothill League (Conference Meet Champions) 

All League: Dominic Gomes, Eugene Hamilton III, Kevin King and Andrew Melendez (first team). 

Athlete of the Conference Meet: Eugene Hamilton III 

Women’s Track & Field ... 3-2 ... 3rd in WACC 12 - Foothill League 

All League: Emily Fieberling (first team). 

23 THE DRAGON

Faculty Accomplishments 

Physics Teacher Chris Gallick Completes Summer 

Research Position at Lockheed Martin 

Students enrolled in Chris Gallick’s physics classes this fall are likely to get 

keen insights on how this scientific discipline has very real world applications. 

That’s because Gallick completed a summer research position at Lockheed 

Martin Space Systems Company where he participated in investigation and 

analysis on an aero-optical defense mechanism for attack jets such as the F-16. 

Gallick secured the opportunity through Industry Initiatives for Science and 

Math Education (IISME) 

IISME’s Summer Fellowship Program places K-16 teachers of all subjects 

into high-performance work sites for the summer. They work full-time for 

eight weeks and are required to complete a project for their host organization. 

The fellows also spend time focusing on how they will transfer their Summer 

Fellowship experience back to their students and colleagues. 

Gallick received special approval from Lockheed Martin to work for 10 

weeks, instead of the requisite eight week period, at the company’s Sunnyvale 

facility. “I wanted to take full advantage of this opportunity and learn as much 

as I can about culture of the company and the science and research that goes on 

there.” 

Some aspects of the project Gallick worked on were classified. But the 

general scope of his research revolved around developing the technology for a 

high energy laser that would be located on the belly of fighter attack jets for the 

purpose of aerial defense. Full scale production of this device is scheduled for 

late 2013 or early 2014. 

“The laser focuses on a projectile and neutralizes it – which basically means 

blowing it up,” he said. “Or the laser could be used to blind the sensors within a 

missile, which would prevent it from following a pre-programmed trajectory.” 

Gallick expected the work – which centers on adaptive optics - to be 

challenging. “The process of focusing a laser beam to within a certain diameter 

on an object is pretty tricky,” he said. “When a laser beam hits the atmosphere it 

wants to diffuse. But in order for it to be effective, it has to be concentrated.” 

Added Gallick, “I’m sure I’ll learn a good amount of information about this 

application and its methods, and that inspires me.” 

O’Dowd Principal Pam Shay noted the competition for such positions is 

fierce and Gallick was initially hesitant about his chances. “Chris seized the 

opportunity. We are proud of his accomplishment,” she said. 

A double major in physics and math at Augustana College in Rock Island, 

Ill., Gallick teachers Honors Physics, Physics and Engineering Physics. 

On staff at O’Dowd since 2010, Gallick is very excited about the 

implications this research position will have in his classroom. 

“The director at Lockheed said he would help me in any way – provide 

materials or resources – so that I can implement new ideas in the classroom,” he 

said. 

And, Gallick expects students will be all ears when he details his research 

experience. “It will be great to get a dialogue going in the classroom about how 

physics is being used in the industry. I’m looking forward to telling my students 

stories related to my summer experience. 

That’s what gives a class life – showing 

students how learning, research and 

experimentation all fits together,” he said. 

For instance, Gallick’s students 

perform experiments with lasers and 

mirrors during an optics unit. “It will be 

great to share with them that with a few 

tweaks and adjustments, a laser can be 

used for the sake of national security and 

defense mechanisms on multi-million 

dollar fighter jets.” 

On a personal level, Gallick is excited 

about soaking up knowledge. “Working 

with the top engineers in this particular 

industry and talking shop with them will 

be an experience in and of itself,” he said. 

“There’s no manual for this work. We 

will be creating a piece of brand new 

technology that has never been designed 

before, and I’m going to be playing a 

critical role in conducting experiments 

that lead up to the final project,” Gallick 

said. 

24 THE DRAGON

Social Studies Teacher Bonnie Sussman Develops 

Educator Resources for the New Museum of the 

History of Polish Jews 

O’Dowd social studies teacher Bonnie 

Sussman was one of 20 U.S. teachers of 

Holocaust education selected to work 

with Polish teachers in Warsaw over the 

summer to develop educator resources for 

the new Museum of the History of Polish 

Jews. 

The museum held a preview event 

in April on the 70th anniversary of the 

Warsaw Ghetto Uprising and its grand 

opening is scheduled for early 2014. 

Sussman participated in the Polin 

Academy Summer Seminar (PASS), 

designed for North American teachers 

and educators from Jewish educational 

institutions. 

The academy provides a unique 

learning opportunity for both North 

American educators and the Museum’s 

Education Centre to share experiences 

and create educational strategies that 

will most effectively disseminate the wealth of knowledge contained in the 

Museum’s resources to North American visitors. 

Specifically, Sussman had a chance to create educational opportunities 

for North American tour groups to the Museum, learn about the potential 

of incorporating the Museum’s materials for school curricula, and interact 

with Polish educators and share experiences. 

In addition to getting a behind the scenes view of the Museum and its 

future Core Exhibition and galleries, Sussman attended workshops, lectures 

and discussions, toured historic sites in Jewish Warsaw and visited the site 

of the former death camp in Treblinka. 

Sussman believes her summer experience will enhance her Holocaust 

class curriculum and help students gain a broader understanding of basic 

moral issues. 

“Students learn that history doesn’t just ‘happen,’ but it occurs because 

of choices made by individuals, organizations, institutions and governments. 

We discuss the responsibilities of citizenship and the dangers of apathy and 

indifference. For example, Hitler came to power legally, in a parliamentary 

democracy,” she said. 

“We discuss the ramifications of prejudice, racism and stereotyping. 

And we discuss how and why some people were upstanders (less than 1/2 

of one percent), while the majority were bystanders. Teenagers are trying 

to figure out who they are; they are developing their own sense of right and 

wrong, and the Holocaust provides an effective mechanism for discussing 

all of this,” Sussman said. 

Thien Pham and Gene 

Yang Publish Books 

Computer arts 

teacher Thien 

Pham recently 

published his first 

solo graphic novel, 

Sumo, the story 

of a washed-up 

football player 

who takes up 

sumo wrestling. 

Previously, 

Pham collaborated 

with Director of 

Thien Pham 

Information Services, Gene Yang, 

illustrating Yang’s Level Up. 

Yang’s latest effort, Boxers & 

Saints, was due to be released in 

September. 

This two-volume project explores 

the stories of two peasants during 

the Boxer Rebellion in China who 

struggle with issues of identity during 

a time in Chinese history when many 

were asked to 

choose between 

their country and 

their faith. 

Boxers tells the 

story of a peasant 

who joins the 

Rebellion, while 

Saints follows the 

spiritual journey of 

a Chinese woman 

who converts to 

Catholicism. 

Yang has 

Gene Yang 

published several graphic novels. 

His American Born Chinese (2006) 

was the first graphic novel named a 

finalist for the National Book Award 

and earned the Michael L. Printz 

Award from the American Library 

Association. 

All photos by Gerome Wright. 

25 THE DRAGON

Creative Process Suits 

Jewelry Designer 

Lindsay Olson ’03 

Alumni Spotlight 

While on a family trip to 

Africa in the late 1990s, Lindsay 

Olson ’03 became enamored 

with the colorful beaded jewelry 

from the Maasai in Kenya. 

In fact, she traded her favorite 

T-shirt and a deck of cards for 

a necklace that she still wears to 

this day. 

Fast forward to the present. 

Now an Oakland-based jewelry 

designer, Olson, 28, recently 

launched her own company – 

Adeline Jewelry. 

“The name came to me 

when I was writing a piece 

about heirloom jewelry. I had 

been ruminating on the idea 

of pieces being handed down 

through generations. The 

pieces that have been given to 

me from my grandmothers hold 

a particular kind of sentimental 

weight to them. So the name of 

my company is an homage to the women in my family: my great 

grandmother’s name was Adele, and I combined it with my own 

first name to form Adeline,” she said. 

The line currently features sterling silver and 14 karat gold 

necklaces, rings and stud earrings. But Olson’s beginning to work 

on bangles, cuffs and larger, chunkier pieces, and just finished her 

first engagement ring. 

In addition to designing and creating jewelry at her Temescal 

district studio, Olson works full-time as a production manager 

for Oakland-based Lauren Wolf Jewelry. 

Lindsay Olson '03 at work on her jewelery. 

Getting Started 

Olson began making jewelry while in middle school. “Beading 

was always a way for me to unwind,” she recalls. “I could spend 

hours in my room sorting stones and creating new designs, 

keeping my hands occupied.” 

Later, during summers home from college, Olson spent her 

days making jewelry, and would host a trunk show in August 

before heading back to school. “I made good money and garnered 

a lot of support and a tiny customer base,” she said. 

And, she took a metalsmithing class during a semester abroad 

in Florence. 

“ I like to play with hard lines 

and geometric shapes. That 

being said, it’s all made by 

hand, without any precise 

measurements, so I think 

there’s an organic feel to the 

designs as well.” 

Lindsay Olson ’03 

26 THE DRAGON

Olson never imagined, however, that her hobby would turn into a career. “It wasn’t 

the first thing I thought I’d do with my life. For years I was sure I wanted to be a 

fiction writer.” 

After graduating from Oberlin College with a double major in English and 

Creative Writing, she worked as an assistant editor for a New York publishing 

company. 

After a year of sitting in front of a computer, Olson decided to switch gears. 

The day after quitting her job at the publishing company, Olson attended a cousin’s 

wedding and met longtime clients of a jeweler in New York, Julius Cohen, Inc. “They 

put me in touch with the owner and before I knew it I had talked my way into an 

apprenticeship in their workshop,” she said. 

She worked part time at the traditional fine jewelry company on the Upper East 

Side for about two years, learning all the metalsmithing basics. 

“It was me and the two master jewelers I trained with: Girard, a thirty-something 

Albanian who had been making jewelry since he was 16, and Nuchi, a 50-year-old 

Thai woman who used to dance for the London Ballet,” Olson said. 

She also worked for an independent designer in Brooklyn, helping make items and 

sell them on the weekends at the Brooklyn Flea Market. 

“These were two very different approaches to jewelry making, and I felt that 

I wanted to land somewhere in between: a little more refined but not quite so 

traditional. It became clear that I needed to take more classes.” 

Olson moved back to the Bay Area and began studies at San Francisco’s Revere 

Academy of Jewelry Arts, where she obtained a graduate jeweler certificate. 

Creating Her Own Pieces 

Most of Olson’s designs are created using the ancient technique of “lost wax,” 

where she carves a piece out of wax and then casts it into metal. 

The theme of her work is mostly architectural. “I like to play with hard lines 

and geometric shapes. That being said, it’s all made by hand, without any precise 

measurements, so I think there’s an organic feel to the designs as well,” Olson said. 

“Being from Oakland, I tend to gravitate towards an aesthetic that echoes the 

relationship between the skyscrapers and sidewalks of a cityscape and the elements of 

nature just beyond it,” she added. 

Olson said that the biggest challenge she faces in her work is time management. 

“Since I have a full-time job, it’s tough to find the time and energy to leave a ninehour 

day making someone else’s jewelry and then get to work on my own line,” she 

said. 

But the reward comes when she sees someone wearing one of her pieces. “I’m 

making a product that makes people happy when they wear it, and that’s a really great 

feeling,” she said. 

Currently Olson’s jewelry is available on her website, www.adelinejewelry.com, and 

in three retail locations: Esqueleto and Resurrect in Oakland, and Fiat Lux in San 

Francisco. 

Top Photo; A work in progress 

Bottom photo: Earrings and tools of the trade in Olson's studio 

All photos supplied by Lindsay Olson. 

27 THE DRAGON

Brian Shaw’83 

– A Study in Perseverance 

Perseverance pays off. Just ask Brian Shaw ’83. 

Named the head coach of the Denver Nuggets in June, the former NBA 

player and assistant coach was in the running for several head coaching 

positions over the last few years – including the Los Angeles Lakers, 

Cleveland Cavaliers, Los Angeles Clippers and Brooklyn Nets. 

Shaw weathered the ups and downs, and didn’t get discouraged when he 

was passed over – even when the Lakers head coaching position seemed to be 

a given. 

“The nature of the business is so unpredictable. I did everything that was 

asked of me as an assistant coach. I worked hard, established myself, had a 

good reputation, and learned from the best coach in all of sports history – Phil 

Jackson. I was being groomed and endorsed by him, as well as Kobe Bryant 

and Magic Johnson, to take over when Phil was done and that didn’t happen,” 

Shaw said. “I couldn’t hang my head. I had to land on my feet running.” 

After leaving the Lakers in 2011, Shaw served as an associate head coach 

for the Indiana Pacers for two seasons, helping lead the team to the Eastern 

Conference Finals in 2013. 

This fall, Shaw will finally step onto the hardwood as a head coach. “I’m 

blessed to have this opportunity in Denver to show what I can do,” Shaw said. 

“I’ve inherited a team that won 57 games, which was the most in franchise 

history, but also a team that lost in the first round of the playoffs (to the 

Golden State Warriors). Regular season wins are great, but I want this team to 

advance in the playoffs beyond the first round,” he said. 

With Andre Iguodala opting out of the final year of his contract with the 

Nuggets, and Danilo Gallinari out of the line up for at least the start of the 

2013-14 season due to ACL surgery, Shaw has his work cut out for him. 

“We’re going to focus on playoff style basketball – executing in the half 

court, being better defensively, and rebounding,” he said. 

Keeping Things in Perspective 

Part of the reason that Shaw has been able to keep perspective when it comes to his 

professional career is because of tragedy in his personal life. “What I’ve had to deal with in 

my basketball life pales in comparison,” he said. 

In 1993, Shaw’s parents, Charles and Barbara, and his sister, Monica, were killed in a 

car accident. His niece, Brianna, survived the accident and Shaw has raised her as his own 

child. Now 21, Brianna is a junior at Arizona State University. 

“We were a very close knit family, and we did everything that you could possibly do 

together as a family,” he said. “They came to all my games, from elementary school through 

my NBA career. I also played a year in Italy and lived in Rome, and my parents came over 

five different times when I was there. That’s a testament of how supportive they were.” 

Added Shaw, “Even though they were called home early, they lived full lives. Because of 

that, I can celebrate their lives instead of feeling sad.” 

Above: Brian Shaw '83 played for the 

Los Angeles Lakers from 1999-2003, 

helping lead the team to three conseuctive 

championships. 

Right: Shaw at a June press conference 

announcing his hire as head coach of the 

Denver Nuggets. 

Photos courtesy of the Denver Nuggets. 

Learning the Fundamentals at O’Dowd 

As a youngster, Shaw regularly attended the Tournament of Champions – the Northern 

California regional basketball tournament - at the Oakland Coliseum Arena with his 

28 THE DRAGON

father. Shaw was inspired to attend O’Dowd after he watched the Dragons’ Guy 

“The Fly” Williams ’79 in action. 

“Even though he was the tallest guy on the team (6-foot, 9-inches) he was 

handling the ball and playing the guard position,” Shaw said. “I remember telling my 

father that I wanted to go to O’Dowd so that I could be like Guy and bring the ball 

up the court like he did.” 

Shaw transferred from Westlake Junior High to O’Dowd as a sophomore, and 

played junior varsity basketball during his sophomore and junior years before finally 

landing a spot on the varsity team his senior year. 

Shaw’s height, however, didn’t match up with his high basketball I.Q. “I hadn’t had 

my growth spurt yet,” Shaw said. “I came off the bench behind starting guards Tony 

Ronzone ’83 and Craig Wallace ’84.” 

Encouraged by then assistant coach Mike Bowler, Shaw made the most of his 

minutes. “Mr. Bowler told me that it didn’t matter if I started or not. He told me just 

to concentrate on making an impact when I got in the game,” he said. 

During Shaw’s senior campaign, the Dragons played for the Division I state 

championship, but were upended by Crenshaw, 62-55, in overtime. 

Shaw credits his O’Dowd basketball experience with providing him the 

fundamentals necessary to be successful at the collegiate and professional level. “We 

were never the biggest or the fastest team, but we could play with anybody,” he said. 

College Standout 

Shaw played two seasons at Saint Mary’s College in Moraga before transferring to 

UC Santa Barbara, where he was named the Big West Conference Player of the Year 

in 1988. During his senior year, Shaw led the conference in rebounding and assists, 

and the Gauchos posted a 22-8 record and qualified for the NCAA tournament for 

the first time in school history. Shaw is the only Gaucho hoops player to have his 

jersey (#22) retired. 

During a required redshirt year due to the transfer, Shaw tried out for and 

was selected to the 1986 National Team that won gold in the FIBA World 

Championships held in Madrid, Spain. 

Coached by then University of Arizona coach Lute Olson, the team included 

future NBA stars Tommy Amaker, Steve Kerr and David Robinson. “I ended up 

making that team as a relatively unknown player. That was my first time being in the 

national spotlight and competing against the top players in the country,” Shaw said. 

Drafted in the First Round 

Shaw was a first-round pick of the 

Boston Celtics (24th overall) in the 1988 

NBA Draft. But Boston isn’t where the 

rising star thought he’d wind up. 

“I’d had no contact with the Celtics 

at all. I was being scouted by the Lakers, 

and Jerry West came to a lot of games 

my senior year of college. I thought I was 

going to be drafted by the Lakers,” Shaw 

explained. 

“Initially I was disappointed because 

I wanted to play on the West Coast. But 

it was a blessing in disguise,” he said. “I 

got to play with guys like Kevin McHale, 

Larry Bird, Robert Parish, Dennis 

Johnson and Danny Ainge, and I was 

around (team president) Red Auerbach. 

They taught me about work ethic, how to 

take care of my body, and to respect the 

game.” 

Shaw subsequently played for Il 

Messaggero Roma (Italy), Miami, 

Did You Know... 

• Brian Shaw is a member of 

O'Dowd's Hall of Fame - Class of 

2004. 

• Shaw continues to keep in 

touch with his best friend from 

kindergarten through 9th grade, 

O’Dowd P.E. teacher and head 

varsity baseball coach Chris 

Kyriacou. “When we were in 9th 

grade at Westlake Junior High 

School, Chris was student body 

president and I was vice president,” 

he said. 

Orlando, Golden State, Philadelphia, 

Portland and the Lakers. 

In 1993, while playing for Miami, 

Shaw hit a then NBA single-game record 

10 3-point field goals. “I was kind of 

numb and oblivious to what was going 

on around me,” he said of the incredible 

performance. 

Shaw said he had good feeling the day 

of the game, after morning shoot around. 

"Shaw" continued on page 43 

29 THE DRAGON

Photographer Vern Clevenger Captures Nature’s Essence 

Noted landscape photographer Vern Clevenger’s 

love of nature and adventure nearly put an end to his 

professional career before it ever started. 

Clevenger and classmate Bill Dougherty, both 

16-year-old Eagle Scouts, set out on an anticipated 

week-long backpacking trip up 14,000-foot Mt. Shasta 

during their Christmas break in 1971. 

The trip started innocently enough, with the boys 

making it up to 13,200 feet in two days with no 

problems. But then the weather changed. 

As recounted in a front page story in the Dec. 31, 

1971, issue of the Oakland Tribune, Clevenger and 

Dougherty were the objects of a massive week-long 

air-ground search in blizzard conditions. 

While the search was going on, Clevenger and 

Dougherty were trying to make their way down the 

mountain through storms, temperatures of 20 below 

zero, and hip-deep snow drifts that slowed them to a 

half a mile a day in places. They were even forced to 

hole up for five days to wait for the weather to clear. 

“It was serious. People had given us up for dead,” 

Clevenger said. 

The teens eventually made it to a lumber mill outside 

McCloud in Siskiyou County under their own power. But they weren’t unscathed, as 

both were suffering from frostbite, exposure and hunger. 

And how about this for a surprising ending to the adventure? Clevenger and 

Dougherty were met at the lumber mill by actor Fess Parker (famous for his roles as 

Davy Crockett and Daniel Boone), who happened to be in the area making a pilot 

film for television. Parker even drove them to a medical clinic for treatment. 

Born and raised in Oakland, Clevenger, 57, attended St. Jarlath School before 

enrolling at O’Dowd. 

A National Merit Finalist, with a keen interest in math and physics, Clevenger 

received early admission to U.C. Berkeley in his junior year. He ended up transferring 

to Skyline High School for his senior year. 

However, he still considers O’Dowd his alma mater and is quick to point out that 

a freshman art class sparked his passion for photography. “I learned a lot of the basics 

about composition and getting viewers emotionally interested in your art,” he said. 

On a recent visit to campus, Clevenger returned to the art room where it all began. 

“I had always had regrets about a life unlived because I was a very successful 

student and I blew off college,” he said. “But when I came back to O’Dowd and met 

with (Vice President for Advancement) Michael Petrini I realized the life that I have 

lived was the right path for me.” 

Almost immediately after finishing high school, Clevenger moved to the Yosemite 

area, where he pursued his love of rock climbing. “In those years, Yosemite was a 

Mecca for rock climbing,” he said. 

Clevenger stood out from the pack – in fact, one climbing journal says he reigned 

The Clevenger family, from left to right, Dylan, Vern, Sabrina and Margaret 

love the outdoors. Photo supplied by Vern Clevenger. 

30 THE DRAGON 

“I do my best work when I 

have a clear sense of mindfulness 

and oneness when 

I’m shooting.” 

Vern Clevenger

as a leader of the climbing scene 

through the 1970s and 1980s - 

and made numerous ascents of 

the famed El Capitan and Half 

Dome in Yosemite Valley. He also 

tackled the sky-scraping granite 

domes in the more peaceful 

Tuolumne Meadows. 

While Clevenger continues 

to enjoy this activity, his days of 

extreme rock climbing are behind 

him. “The emotional energy is not 

there anymore,” he said. 

Today, Clevenger makes 

his living capturing the drama 

of mountain landscapes in 

the Eastern Sierra, as well as 

architecture in Central America 

and Europe, and operates The 

Vern Clevenger Gallery of 

Fine Photography, located in 

Mammoth Lakes. 

Clevenger had no formal 

professional training in photography, and credits several mentors, including photographer Galen 

Rowell and Yosemite National Park Museum Curator Jack Gyer, for teaching him the essence of 

composition. 

Clevenger’s skill at capturing the essence of the moment - providing an instant and emotional 

connection for those viewing his photographs – is readily apparent. 

He explains that there’s more to making a photograph than randomly pointing and shooting. “I do 

my best work when I have a clear sense of mindfulness and oneness when I’m shooting,” he explains. 

And, Clevenger swears by the KISS “Keep It Simple Stupid” rule. “I don’t photograph with the 

latest and best equipment. It doesn’t make any difference,” he said. Currently, the photographer’s “go 

to” camera is a four-year-old Canon 5D Mark II. 

Several times a year Clevenger offers workshops for those interested in learning more about the art 

of photography. He begins each session with a quote from French writer Antoine de Saint-Exupery 

that sums up the way he approaches photography – “It is only with the heart that one can see rightly; 

what is essential is invisible to the eye.” 

Clevenger has witnessed many changes in the field of photography during his career – namely the 

switch from film to digital. 

He started out shooting with Kodachrome 25 film, developing his prints in a darkroom in his 

home, and now prints his digital files on high end printers in his gallery. 

The photography business changed dramatically with the advent of digital photography, Clevenger 

said. 

“The biggest challenge of my job is making enough money to support a family. Several parts of 

the market have just disappeared – like stock photography,” he said. “People used to be able to make 

a living in stock, selling their images to magazines, calendar publishers and others. Now you can get 

anything you want online, often for free.” 

When Clevenger isn’t behind the camera, he enjoys being outdoors with his wife, Margaret, and 

their children, Dylan, 23, and Sabrina, 16. 

Clevenger and Margaret met in Tuolumne Meadows and their first date was a climb. “Our passion 

for the outdoors has bonded our marriage,” he said. 

The photographer also enjoys cooking as a hobby. “It’s a little like working with digital files in 

Photoshop – you do a little of this and a little of that,” he said. “Except if you make a mistake in 

cooking, there’s no ‘undo’ button.” 

Above photo: One of Clevenger's 

stunning landscape 

shots - an autumn skyline 

shot in the Eastern Sierra. 

31 THE DRAGON

Cathy Russi Thomas ’83, 

a Torchbearer for O’Dowd Women’s Athletics 

One of the most prolific scorers in O’Dowd women’s basketball history, Cathy 

Russi Thomas ’83 tallied 1,468 points during her high school career - and that was 

before the 3-point line was introduced. 

She remains one of the most decorated Dragons of all time. Thomas was twice 

recognized as a Catholic Athletic All-American, was an All-Northern California, All- 

East Bay, All-Catholic Athletic League selection, and received a host of other special 

awards. 

Had Thomas been playing today, it’s likely she’d have multiple scholarship offers 

similar to those of Class of 2013 standouts Ariell Bostick, Breanna Brown, Oderah 

Chidom, and K.C. Waters. But such opportunities weren’t part of the women’s 

basketball landscape in the1980s. 

“I don’t think the girls today understand how far women’s athletics have come,” 

Thomas said. 

Sparse funding, a carousel of coaches, limited gym time and paltry fan interest in 

girls basketball marked Thomas’s playing time at O’Dowd. College scholarship offers 

for talented athletes like Thomas were few. 

As a walk-on, Thomas earned a full scholarship halfway through her freshman year 

at U.C. Berkeley, where she graduated with magna cum laude honors. 

She opted to forgo basketball her junior year of college, because the team’s practice 

time conflicted with classes required for her accounting/finance degree. “I wanted to 

graduate from school on time,” she said. 

The Early Days 

Born and raised in Alameda, Thomas attended St. Joseph Elementary School, 

where she played on the boys’ basketball teams because there wasn’t enough funding 

for girls’ teams. “I didn’t start playing girls sports until about 8th grade. That’s partly 

why I was good,” she said. 

At O’Dowd, Thomas played varsity basketball all four years. 

During her senior campaign, Thomas led the CAL in field goal 

percentage (52 percent); free throw percentage (79 percent), scoring 

(227 points total/18.9 points per game) and assists (82). 

She is a member of O’Dowd’s Hall of Fame Class of 2004, and was 

voted “Most Athletic” of her senior class. 

Kathy Russi Thomas '83 is one of the most 

decorated Dragons of all time. 

Family Values Ensured Success on and Off the Playing Field 

Thomas is one of six siblings to attend O’Dowd - Jack ’79, Tim ’80, 

Joe ’81, Patrick ’86 and Shelley ’88 were also Dragons. 

She says sports – plus strong Catholic values instilled by her 

parents, Jim and Arleen - played a key role in the success of all the 

Russi offspring. 

An All-American basketball player at Santa Clara University who 

was drafted by the St. Louis Hawks to play in the NBA, her father 

Jim opted instead to pursue accounting and start a family. 

Mom Arleen always made sure her children were well-fed and 

Thomas and her son, Ryan, on the golf course. 

32 THE DRAGON

made it to school and sports practices on 

time, ensuring success. 

“We were all taught about loyalty and 

helping others, which has made each of 

us successful in a different way,” Thomas 

said. 

And lessons learned on the playing 

field – such as the value of teamwork, 

dedication and persistence - positively 

impacted their lives, she added. 

A basketball star at O’Dowd, Jack 

could have continued his playing career 

at Cal. But he opted to dual major and 

graduate early, and is now the National 

Managing Partner of Corporate 

Development at Deloitte. 

Tim played basketball at U.C. Davis 

and is currently the Chief Financial 

Officer for Ally Bank, Joe played baseball 

and is a successful stockbroker, Pat works 

in recreation, developing unique sports 

programs for children, and Shelley is a 

college basketball referee who also works 

in the real estate field. 

Just as she did on the basketball court, 

Thomas has enjoyed great professional 

success, working as a partner at Deloitte 

and Touche (1987-2002) and Armanino 

McKenna (2002-2008). 

In 2007, Thomas was included on 

the East Bay Business Times’ Women of 

Distinction list for her work at Armanino 

McKenna. “I started their consulting 

practice and grew it significantly,” she 

said. 

Thomas is currently self employed as 

a consultant, specializing in transitioning 

family businesses. “I like to help people. 

The most rewarding aspect of my work is 

when I can help the next generation take 

over the family business,” she said. 

A Danville resident, Thomas 

continues to play basketball on a 

recreational level and plays golf. She also 

spends time caddying for her 25-year-old 

son, Ryan Thomas, who placed second 

in the 2013 U.S. Open Local Qualifying 

tournament held in Palm Desert and is 

looking to move from the mini tours in 

2013 to the Web.com Tour in 2014. 

Thomas (fourth from left in back row) was a four-year varsity player. 

This is her senior year team photo from the 1983 O'Dowd yearbook. 

“We were all taught about loyalty 

and helping others, which has 

made each of us successful in a 

different way.” 

Cathy Russi Thomas ’83 

Alumni Spotlight 

33 THE DRAGON

Alumni News 

O’Dowd Hires New Director of Alumni Relations 

LizaDawn Ramirez is O'Dowd's new director of 

alumni relations. 

LizaDawn Ramirez assumed the position of director of 

alumni relations, effective July 16. 

Her major responsibilities will include getting to know 

and appreciate O’Dowd alumni by engaging in relationship 

development while promoting alumni linkage, outreach and 

involvement, and working with alumni to enhance all alumni 

giving programs, including planned giving. She will also 

manage the reunion program and participate in campaigns and 

special projects. 

Ramirez comes to O’Dowd from the American Heart 

Association (AHA), where she served as business development 

director. In that role, Ramirez was responsible for the 

organization’s signature fundraising event, Heart Walk, on 

the Peninsula. She established and strengthened partnerships 

within participating companies to develop lasting relationships, 

as well as identified new funding opportunities. Moreover, 

she identified and cultivated the first $1-million partnership 

in the Greater Bay Area. She also collaborated with executive 

volunteers to secure corporate sponsorship and major donor 

prospects. 

Vice President for Advancement Michael Petrini said 

Ramirez is a wonderful addition to the O’Dowd community. 

“Her proven expertise in relationship management and 

fund development, along with her impressive interpersonal 

and communications skills, make her the quintessential 

candidate for the new advancement position of director of 

alumni relations,” he said. “Our distinguished graduates deserve 

excellence, and we are delighted that LizaDawn Ramirez has 

stepped up.” 

Born and raised in Hayward, Ramirez attended Tennyson 

High School, where she served as student body president. 

She subsequently earned both a bachelor’s degree in speech 

and communication and a master’s degree in broadcast 

communication at San Francisco State University. 

Ramirez said she loves forming strong relationships with 

donors and volunteers and helping them establish a stronger 

connection to an organization’s mission. “I find donors and 

volunteers inspiring because they truly want to make the world 

a better place!” she said. 

First on her agenda is creating a plan that connects alumni to 

the school and ensuring O’Dowd meets its fundraising goals so 

that students are offered the best education possible. 

In the long term, Ramirez hopes to “deepen relationships 

with all alumni and grow sustainable revenue streams through 

strong leadership, sound strategy and planning.” 

Prior to working on Heart Walk, Ramirez served schools in 

five counties as a youth market development director for AHA, 

producing a 41% sponsorship and 9% individual fundraising 

increase in 2012. 

As fund development director with the Peninsula Family 

YMCA, Ramirez partnered with program directors to cultivate 

donors and give volunteers and supporters a deeper connection 

to and understanding of the mission. 

“I led both staff and volunteers in annual and major gift 

campaigns. I created solicitation materials, pursued and secured 

corporate grants, stewarded corporate and individual donor 

relationships, planned recognition/fundraising events and spoke 

at community forums,” Ramirez said. 

She also worked closely with more than 100 volunteers to 

raise funds for YMCA outreach programs. Under her direction, 

donations increased by 13.6%. 

A resident of the East Bay, Ramirez and her husband, Gil, 

have a three-year-old daughter, Ava. 

Away from the office, Ramirez enjoys power yoga and 

tropical locations. 

Contact LizaDawn at lramirez@bishopodowd.org. 

More Bishop O’Dowd 

High School alumni 

news can be found at 

www.bishopodowd.org, 

under “alumni.” 

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Alumni News 

Wedding Bells 

Peter Coleman MacIlvaine ’96 married Michelle 

Porphir in October 2012 in Paradise Valley, Ariz. John 

Liebee ’96 served as best man. 

Peter earned an MBA in International Business and 

Marketing from Arizona State University in May 2012. 

He currently works for the State of Arizona in the field of 

litigation support. 

Rose Tandeta ’01 married Andrew Moy on May 25, 2013, at Mills 

College in Oakland. The wedding party included Katie O’Neil ’01 

(far left). 

Rose earned a bachelor’s degree in science from U.C. Davis and a 

master’s in early childhood education from Mills College. She works 

as a Child Life Specialist at UCSF Benioff Children’s Hospital. A 

Moreau High School graduate (Class of 2001), Andrew works for 

the government. The couple lives in Oakland. 

35 THE DRAGON

Alumni News 

Sara Lillevand Judd ’86 Named Director 

of Athletics at Cal State East Bay 

Sara Lillevand Judd ’86 was named Director of Athletics for Cal State East Bay on 

June 1. Judd has been part of Pioneer Athletics for 16 years, first as the head women’s 

basketball coach and most recently as the Senior Associate Athletics Director for 

Compliance and Senior Woman Administrator. 

She helped guide East Bay Athletics through the complex process of regaining 

membership into NCAA Division II and joining the California Collegiate Athletic 

Association. She was instrumental in aiding CSUEB’s move from a non-scholarship 

program to one that exceeds the minimum of $250,000 in athletic financial aid, while 

coming into compliance with NCAA Division II rules for scheduling, recruiting, 

scholarships, and eligibility. 

Give O’DOwD stuDents that cOmpetitive eDGe 

Each student takes great strides forward at O’Dowd. We challenge 

them to learn experientially, to enhance their in-class learning with 

online courses and outside the classroom experience, and to grow their 

minds, hearts and bodies in faith and stewardship. 

You make it possible for deserving students to experience the power 

of an excellent Catholic college-prep education at O’Dowd when you 

support the O’Dowd Scholarship Program, Transforming Lives. 

As donors, you are a key component to ensuring that these students 

have the opportunity to achieve their potential. Our teachers, 

counselors and coaches can provide the needed resources, but you 

make it possible for us to make our students successful at O’Dowd 

and in the future. 

Thank you. Your gift transforms lives. 

w w w . b i s h o p o d o w d . o r g / g i v i n g 

Give today and transform lives. 

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In 11 seasons at the helm of Pioneer 

women’s basketball, Judd compiled a record of 

172-122. The Pioneers qualified for postseason 

play in all but her first season as coach, and she 

was named Coach of the Year for the Cal Pac 

Conference in 2000-01. 

Before arriving at Cal State East Bay, Sara 

served as an assistant coach for UC Davis 

during the 1996-97 season, a year which saw 

the Aggies finish 29-3 and record their firstever 

Final Four appearance. She also served 

as assistant coach at Wellesley College in 

Massachusetts from 1991-1995. 

Sara had a distinguished collegiate playing 

career as well, beginning with one season at 

Stanford where she received Tara VanDerveer’s 

1986-87 Coach’s Award. She then transferred 

to UC Davis where she was a three-year team 

captain. Twenty-two years after graduation, 

Sara still holds the UC Davis records for assists 

in a game (13), assists in a season (159), season 

average (5.1), and career average (4.7). 

Sara was a Rhodes Scholar candidate and 

graduated from UC Davis in 1991 with High 

Honors. She then received her Master’s degree 

in Physical Therapy with Distinction from 

Boston University in 1995. 

Sara excelled in soccer, basketball, cross 

country and softball at O’Dowd. She was 

named California’s (CIF) Scholar-Athlete 

of the Year during her senior campaign and 

was inducted into the Bishop O’Dowd High 

School Hall of Fame in 2000. 

In August, Sara was named a 2013 

Administrator of the Year by the National 

Association of Collegiate Women Athletic 

Administrators.

Alumni News 

Upcoming Reunions 

Class of 1958 - 55 Years 

A full weekend of activities is scheduled for 

October 18-20, 2013. Most events will take place at 

the Pleasanton Hilton, including a Friday evening 

reception, a Saturday evening banquet, and a Sunday 

brunch. We have several inspired classmates – Patricia 

Lasky Lambing, Raul Lopez, David McWalters, Jim 

Nunes, Dorothy Davi O’Connor, Bob Ravano, and Sue 

Beggs Waldon – working to make this event a fitting 

sequence to our fabulous 50th reunion. Please contact 

George Jardim ’58 at geojjeanj@cal.berkeley.edu for more 

information. 


Planning is underway for the Class of 1964 in 

celebration of its 50th reunion in September or October 

2014. For more information, please contact Margie 

Matthews at margiematthews@yahoo.com. 


The Class of 1968 is making plans for a grand 45th 

reunion scheduled for Saturday, Oct. 26, at O’Dowd. 

Please join us in helping to develop our plans by 

contacting Barbara Christensen at Christensen@smccd. 

edu or Pam Graber at pamgraber1950@gmail.com. We 

look forward to hearing from you. 


The Class of 1973 will be holding its 40th reunion on 

Oct. 12, 2013, at Bishop O’Dowd High School. Anyone 

interested in helping plan the event should contact Raúl 

Peña at repena@sbcglobal.net or (510) 798-3109, or 

Anne Thomasmeyer at anneomt@gmail.com. We look 

forward to hearing from you. 


The Class of 1993 will hold its 20th reunion on Saturday, 

Nov. 2, at Rock Wall Winery in Alameda. It will 

be a fun evening of dinner, drinks and dancing! Join our 

Facebook page - Bishop O’Dowd Class of ’93. More 

details to follow. 


The Class of 2003 is in the planning stages for the 10 

year class reunion in late 2013. If you are interested in 

helping plan the reunion, please contact Phil Knezevich 

at vonkonigsberg@yahoo.com. 

Chad Santos ’07 Earns Master’s Degree 

In May 2013, 

Chad Santos ’07 

earned a Master 

of Science degree 

in Industrial/ 

Organizational 

Psychology from 

San Francisco 

State University. 

After receiving his 

B.S. in Psychology 

with a minor in 

Human Resources 

from California 

State University 

at Chico in 2011, 

Chad pursued a desire for higher education in his chosen 

discipline and was accepted into the competitive two-year 

I/O Psychology graduate program at SFSU, where he 

received his M.S. with much pride. 

Immediately following graduation, Chad embarked upon 

a month-long solo trip to six European countries. Upon his 

return in July, Chad began his career as an analyst at Towers 

Watson, a leading global human resource consulting firm. 

Chad lives in San Francisco with roommates, including 

fellow O’Dowd alumni Alex Crosby ’07 and Tom Hogan ’07. 

Keep Up With O’Dowd on 

Facebook 

Twitter (@ODowdDragons) 

LinkedIn 

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Alumni News 

Class Notes 

1967 

1979 

2005 

Dave DeMers recently earned a 

master’s degree in applied theology 

and ministry from Bethel Seminary in 

San Diego. He begins a doctorate in 

philosophy at University of Newcastle in 

Australia in October. 

Rachel Koch received her Degree of 

Juris Doctorate with the International 

Law Certificate, Business Law 

Specialization from Santa Clara 

University School of Law on May 25, 

2013. 

2003 

2008 

Mike Friedrich received a Master of 

Theological Studies degree on May 26, 

2013, from the Pacific School of Religion 

in Berkeley. He’s also a candidate for 

ordination as a Deacon in the United 

Methodist Church (a process that will 

take probably four years). 

Mike is pictured above preaching at 

Wesley United Methodist Church in San 

Jose. 

1976 

Kelly Ong was named Sacred Hearts 

Academy head varsity volleyball coach in 

June. Located in Honolulu, the academy 

is Hawaii’s largest and oldest school for 

girls, ages 3 to 18. 

Previously, Kelly served as the Saint 

Louis School assistant varsity coach 

and head statistician for the University 

of Hawaii at Manoa men’s volleyball 

program. And she was the club director 

at Elite Sports Academy. 

Kelly played volleyball at UH-Manoa 

from 2003-2006 as a defensive and 

serving specialist. 

Susana Cortez Real 

and her husband, Steve, 

are the proud parents of 

two college graduates. (See 

family photo at right). 

Josie graduated from 

Holy Names University in 

2009, earning her BA in 

English and Multi-Media 

Arts and Communication, 

and in May 2013, Sophia 

graduated from Holy 

Names University earning 

her BA in Liberal Studies. 

Both daughters received summa cum laude honors. 

Susana and Steve feel blessed to have two wonderful daughters 

who are a joy in their lives! 

Aspiring writer and filmmaker 

Alexi Pappas ’08 will begin racing 

professionally for the elite Oregon Track 

Club this fall. 

2009 

Patrick Dilsaver graduated from 

University of San Diego with a bachelor 

of science degree (magna cum laude) in 

May, 2013, and three months later with a 

master’s degree, both in accounting. He 

will be starting at Ernst & Young, one 

of the Big Four accounting firms in San 

Francisco in September. 

2012 

Chloe Gregori and Richard Longrus 

Jr. recently became members in The 

National Society of Collegiate Scholars 

(NSCS). 

NCSC is a member of the Association 

of College Honor Societies and is the 

nation’s only interdisciplinary honors 

organization for first-year and secondyear 

college students. Membership is 

by invitation only, based on grade point 

average and class standing. 

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Alumni News 

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Class of 1965 members, from left to right, Mary Anne 

Nahm Ingenthron, Ellen McCracken, Lorrie Del Bonta Keltie, 

Valerie Merry Kunze and Patricia Menghini Walters, spent 

time together in Shell Beach (hosted by Patricia) on May 4, 

reminiscing and catching up. 

Classmates for 13 years - from kindergarten at St. Louis 

Bertrand through O'Dowd - the ladies became teenagers once 

again, enjoying ice cream floats after breakfast. 

Address 

City 

State/Zip 

Return this form to: 

Lisa Coffey Mahoney ’76 

c/o Bishop O’Dowd High School 

9500 Stearns Ave. 

Oakland, CA 94605 

Phone 

Daniel Xuli ’10 is a merit-based scholarship student majoring in pre-law and political 

science at St. Mary’s College of California in Moraga. He’ll be graduating in May 2014 

with Magna Cum Laude honors after earning a spot on the Dean’s list for the past 

four consecutive semesters, with the hopes of making it six by graduation, and will be 

applying to Bay Area law schools this fall in pursuit of his Juris Doctorate degree. 

While at St. Mary’s, Daniel co-founded the CDC Law Advisory, and currently 

serves as the organization’s president. In the past three years, he has served as a Senior 

Peer Council Hearing Officer and a member of the Academic Honor Council and will 

continue to do so until graduation next year. He’s also served as the Chief Justice of the 

ASSMC Judicial Tribunal as well as the Head of the Finance Committee for Market 

Moraga. 

On campus, he worked as the Office Assistant for the Office of Community Life, 

served as a Student Ambassador as well as a Research Assistant for the Graduate School 

Advising Department and two professors. Off campus, Daniel has worked as an associate 

for an accounting firm, an administrative assistant/database convertor for one of the largest full-service independent insurance 

brokerage firms, and as a project coordinator for an executive search firm where he wrote a 350-page original training manual 

for that firm. He is also currently a manager for an import/export firm and has been with them for almost seven years now. 

Since June, Daniel has been appointed as a Risk Management Supervision intern for the Federal Deposit Insurance 

Corporation (FDIC). 

A book that Daniel published overseas in 2010, “Nanjing Old Landscape,” is a featured selection in many college libraries 

including Stanford University, U.C. Berkeley, Cornell University, and USC, and is also part of the permanent collection of the 

United States National Library of Congress. 

39 THE DRAGON

Career Day Encourages Students to Plan for the Future 

Can you imagine having a career that affords you 

the opportunity to hike the rugged Na Pali Coast, 

view spectacular meteor showers from your office 

window, and offers a three-month vacation a year? 

As a navigator for Norwegian cruise Lines, driving 

the 980-foot-long Pride of America in Hawaii, 

Nicole Falche ’01, routinely has these opportunities 

and much more. 

Responsibility comes with the fun, though. “As a 

navigator, you’re responsible for not only your own 

life, but everyone else’s,” she said. For that reason, 

Falche has specialized training in crowd and crisis 

management, firefighting and emergency medicine. 

Falche was one of nearly 40 professionals who 

participated in O’Dowd’s Career Day, held in the 

spring. 

Junior students were able to choose from various 

presentations by alumni, parents and members of 

the community who discussed careers in many 

fields, including engineering, business, medicine, 

advertising, law enforcement, public service, journalism 

and marketing. 

Detective Michael Gebhardt '98 shares stories about his police work with students. 

Photo by Lisa Coffey Mahoney. 

Students sitting in on Detective Michael Gebhardt’s ’98 session got an inside look at four cases 

the Fremont Police Department homicide/robbery unit detective recently worked to successful 

conclusion. 

Gebhardt said that many breaks in these cases resulted from his monitoring social media activity 

– particularly Facebook and Twitter – of suspects. In addition, search warrants executed on cell 

phone numbers provided text message trails and verified that suspects were in locations where 

crimes were committed, he said. 

Though he uses social media for investigative work, Gebhardt said being an effective police 

officer requires solid face-to-face conversation skills. “I’d say 99% of being a good police officer is 

based on your ability to talk to people,” he said. 

Students were enthralled by Gebhardt’s stories and were impressed by his enthusiasm for his job. 

“I’m really interested in a career in law enforcement,” Randy Fraters ’14 said. “It’s so cool how he 

loves his job and is excited to help people.” 

A star basketball player at O’Dowd, who went on to play hoops at the University of San 

Francisco and U.C. Santa Barbara, Jesse Byrd ’05 is involved in a myriad of ventures. He founded 

his own clothing company, Oiseau, completed the manuscript for his first fiction novel for children 

in December, recently signed on to be a producer for a film, and is working on a project at Google. 

He encouraged students to pursue work that makes them happy. “You have to find purpose in 

your work and be passionate about it,” he said. 

Added Byrd, “Having faith is critical. It’s the believing without the seeing. If you can’t believe 

you’re going to be something special without outside proof you will have a difficult time.” 

After their presentations, the Career Day speakers were invited to join faculty members and 

staff for lunch in the Dominican Hall Boardroom. 

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Career Day Speakers 

Kathy Cunningham Alexander ’81(physical therapist) 

Jesse Byrd ’05 (entrepreneur/writer) 

Jason Clay (criminal defense attorney) 

Damon Covington ’91 (firefighter) 

Consuelo Crosby (structural engineer) 

Peggy Desler, M.D. (pediatrician) 

Waliana Dieu (crime scene investigation -CSI) 

Nicole Falche ’01 (mariner-navigator) 

Christopher Fee, M.D. ’89 

(emergency medicine doctor/clinical professor) 

Cynthia Ferrari (marriage and family counselor) 

Peter French ’84 (FBI special agent) 

Gerald Gallardo ’98 (firefighter) 

Joe Garofoli (newspaper reporter) 

Michael Gebhardt ’98 (police detective) 

Richard Gonzales (NPR reporter) 

Michelle DeCoux Hampton ’88 (nurse) 

Dr. Dave Hodul (chemical engineer) 

Michael Houlihan ’63 

(co-founder of Barefoot Cellars/consultant/author) 

Sara Johnson Kessler, M.D. (obstetrician/gynecologist) 

Joanne Kinyon (athletic trainer) 

Brice McKeever ’90 (business/marketing) 

Deborah Moss-West (attorney/social justice and public service) 

Robin Mortarotti and Normandie Ramiriz (filmmakers) 

Jaseon Outlaw, Ph.D. ’96 

(clinical psychologist and university administrator) 

Bryan Parker (law, business and finance) 

Tom Powers ’97 (orthopedic surgeon) 

Michelle Prior (fashion design) 

Loren Reynolds (veterinarian) 

Starr Saunders ’98 (singer/songwriter, teacher) 

Terry Scott (pilot) 

Tara Siler (independent media production professional) 

Lester Tom (architect) 

Ian Tong M.D. (internist) 

Edward Vieira-Ducey ’97 (prosecutor) 

Ken Vierra, Jr. (sports attorney) 

Jeannine Walker (marketing and communications) 

Wendy Wheeler ’87 

(software research & development manager/Eco Advocate) 

Graduation Outcomes 

Guided by the Mission Statement of Bishop O’Dowd 

High School to prepare students for lives of spiritual, 

intellectual, and personal growth, graduates will be: 

Academic Achievers who… 

• Exhibit knowledge and skills necessary for 

college. 

• Practice critical thinking and problem solving 

skills. 

• Research, analyze and synthesize information 

effectively. 

• Demonstrate innovation, creativity, and a love 

of the arts. 

Spiritual Individuals who… 

• Demonstrate knowledge and appreciation of 

Catholic faith and traditions. 

• Participate actively in their faith community. 

• Respect diversity of religion and culture. 

• Make moral, ethical and healthy choices in 

daily living. 

Effective Communicators who… 

• Exhibit expert reading and writing skills. 

• Articulate ideas clearly and creatively. 

• Use information technology effectively and 

ethically. 

• Understand divergent points of view. 

Active Leaders who… 

• Model personal integrity, responsibility, and 

ethical behavior. 

• Utilize emotional and social skills to build 

collaboration and teamwork. 

• Embrace diversity and promote excellence. 

• Demonstrate effective decision-making skills. 

Globally Responsible Citizens who… 

• Model human connectedness through a com - 

mitment to social justice. 

• Respect cultural and ethnic influences. 

• Work for a moral, just and peaceful world. 

• Exhibit care and respect for the environment. 

Life-long Learners who.... 

• Demonstrate openness to growth. 

• Take responsibility for their own actions and 

the welfare of others. 

• Critically assess the values of contemporary 

culture in light of the Gospel. 

• Promote justice and peace in service to their 

faith. 

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Sean Spees ’13 Earns 

National Merit Scholarship 

Bishop O’Dowd High School’s Sean Spees ’13 was selected as a winner of a 

National Merit $2,500 scholarship. 

Spees was one of 2,500 students chosen from a talented pool of more than 

15,000 outstanding finalists in the 2013 National Merit Scholarship Program. 

The National Merit $2,500 scholarship winners are the finalists in each 

state judged to have the strongest combination of accomplishments, skills, and 

potential for success in rigorous college studies. The number of winners named in 

each state is proportional to the state’s percentage of the nation’s graduating high 

school seniors. 

About 1.5 million juniors in some 22,000 high schools entered the 2013 

competition when they took the 2011 preliminary SAT/National Merit 

Scholarship qualifying test, which served as an initial screen of program entrants. 

Spees is now attending Williams College in Willamstown, Mass. 

Thank you for saying YES to O’Dowd 

It’s a new school year, and thanks to our parents, it’s going to be a great one. 

The collective impact of parent giving exceeds over $1 million each year. 

Because of your generosity in supporting the Parent Pledge Program, we continue to provide the best in academics, 

co-curricular programs and extra-curricular activities that make the O’Dowd education so amazing. 

Faith | ScholarShip | artS | Debate | athleticS | Drama | community 

“When everyone contributes to O’Dowd’s shared mission, it shows what it truly means to be a community.” 

Heather Wu, parent 

INVEST IN OUR STUDENTS INVEST IN O’DOWD 

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Shaw 

O’Dowd is Tops continued from page 29 

“Everything I threw up went in. I even took a shot from the 

seats of the arena and it went in,” he said. “Finally my coach, 

Kevin Loughery, said don’t shoot any more shots until the game 

starts.” 

The first play of the game was generally run for teammate 

Glen Rice, Shaw said. But after the morning shoot around, 

Coach Loughery ran the play for Shaw instead. “I was still hot,” 

he said. 

Ironically, three years later, when Shaw was playing for the 

Orlando Magic, he provided the assists to Dennis Scott when 

Scott tied Shaw’s record and then broke it, hitting 11 3-pointers 

in a game against Atlanta. Today, both Kobe Bryant and 

Donyell Marshall hold the NBA single-game record for 3-point 

shots with 12. 

We are pleased to announce that Bishop O’Dowd High 

School was named “Best Faith-Based High School” in Alameda 

County for 2013 by the readers of Parents’ Press. 

Going Out on Top 

Shaw finished his career with the Los Angeles Lakers, 

winning back-to-back-to-back championships in 2000, 2001, 

and 2002, and playing alongside superstars Kobe Bryant and 

Shaquille O’Neal. “That was the pinnacle of my playing career,” 

he said. 

And, as an assistant coach for the Lakers, working side-byside 

with the legendary Jackson, Shaw helped guide the team to 

two championships. 

"Shaw" continued on page 45 

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O’Dowd Debate Students Teach Teens to Speak Up 

A rising 8th grader at St. Jarlath School, Jada Washington 

has a new sense of confidence speaking in front of a crowd. 

You can chalk that up to her participation in “Speak Up!” – a 

student-run summer program designed to expose youngsters to 

the art and importance of communication, critical thinking and 

public speaking. 

Created and led by captains of O’Dowd’s Speech and 

Parliamentary Debate teams, Caitlin Walsh ’14 and Marco 

Zepeda ’14, the three-week program included one-on-one 

tutoring, group lessons and practice speeches. 

Washington cites the importance of posture as one of the key 

things she learned while participating in “Speak Up!” 

“If you have good posture, you look more confident and 

your audience gets the feeling that what you’re talking about 

matters,” she said. 

Giving Back 

Walsh and Zepeda came up with the concept for “Speak Up!” 

and worked with O’Dowd President Steve Phelps to create the 

unique and free summer offering for inner city middle school 

students interested in public speaking and debate. 

“We were talking about something we could do during the 

summer to help out. This is a subject we know pretty well and 

we thought it would be a good idea to teach other kids who 

may not have the opportunity to learn it elsewhere,” Zepeda 

said. “It’s important for kids to learn how to communicate in a 

way that’s appealing.” 

Walsh said that while content is important, delivery is 

critical. 

“If you can’t deliver the content in a convincing and 

confident manner, it sometimes becomes irrelevant,” she said. 

Walsh and Zepeda charged the middle schoolers with 

researching topics, and then talked with them about how to 

organize and present the information gathered. 

“They would give their speeches and we’d critique them and 

ask them questions to encourage them to go more in depth on 

the topic,” Zepeda said. 

Added Walsh, “When you are up at the podium you want to 

feel like you know what you’re talking about and have some ‘go 

to’ strategies.” 

They also organized group presentations and showed videos 

of speeches by President Obama and former President Bill 

Clinton to illustrate public speaking skills andstrategies. 

“The kids totally exceeded our expectations. They asked us 

really good questions and took advantage of the opportunity,” 

Zepeda said. “For these kids, it’s just a matter of fine tuning 

because they are so far ahead of the middle school level.” 

Walsh said that by the end of the camp, the students’ 

personalities were more apparent in their speeches and their 

confidence levels had soared. 

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Above: Captains of O'Dowd's Speech and Parliamentary Debate teams 

Marco Zepeda '14 and Caitlin Walsh '14 created and led a summer 

debate camp for inner city middle school students. 

Below: Marco Zepeda '13 works with St. Jarlath School students Jada 

Washington and Jesus Gutierrez. Photos by Lisa Coffey Mahoney. 

Learning wasn’t limited to the students, either. “Teaching 

this program has deepened my understanding and appreciation 

of speech and debate,” Walsh said. “As I watched the kids 

develop their skills I not only found new strategies to sharpen 

my own, but also discovered creative and effective ways to teach 

and engage the students.”

In Memoriam 

Gilbert Atkinson, (former assistant softball coach at O'Dowd) husband of Pam 

and father of Carolyn (Lyn) Ruth Atkinson and Douglas Scott Atkinson '83 

Clifford Brodeur Bachand, husband of Dorothy, father of Therese, Edward '72, 

Marguerite, Karen, Paul '76, Philip '79 and Thomas '80, and grandfather of Anna, 

Lily, Michael, Jacqueline, Lauren, Jennifer, Anna, Nicholas, Claire and Heaven. 

Edward P. Coffey, husband of Clare Coffey, father of Lisa Coffey Mahoney '76 

(Robert '76), Sheila Coffey Kilty '79 (Kevin), and grandfather of Daniel '03 and 

Kate '06 Mahoney and Shannon '15 and Jenna Kilty 

Daniel G. Corbett ’77, son of the late William and Eveleen Corbett, and brother 

of Edward '69, Bill '71( Joanna), Ellen '73, Kevin '76, Mary '81 (Craig), and 

Tim '82 

Charles Doran ’62, brother of Donald Doran '59 and Anne Doran Marchetti '63 

John R. Franklin ’56 

Neil Joseph Kennedy ’63, brother of David Kennedy '59 and Donald Kennedy ' 60 

Douglas (Doug) Luengo ’69, husband of Nancy Farias Luengo '70, father of 

Nick, Joey and Andrea Luengo and Katie Billingsley, and grandfather of Brooke 

and Blake Billingsley, Hudson, Charley, Kate and Emma Luengo 

Ajene Mohr ’89 

Marion E. Mooney, mother of Annie Mooney Neves '73 (Victor '72) 

Henry Nicolini, husband of Barbara, father of Susan '71, Lisa '73, Dianne '76, 

John , Maura '81 and Patrick '83, and grandfather of Ryan, Duncan and Nicholas 

Saylor, Thomas '04 and Monica '08 Hanson, Sarah and Amy Ingram, Tyler, Emily 

and Evan Sverak and John and Declan Nicolini 

Max Pallen Jr. ’84, brother of Jospeh '83 and Jordan '87 Pallen and uncle of Jordan 

'15 and Bianca '16 Ortiz-Pallen 

Darlene Senna ’56 

Bishop O’Dowd High School encourages The Dragon readers to forward to the 

school copies of obituary notices about the passing of O’Dowd community members 

so that the names of the deceased can be listed in the In Memoriam section of this 

magazine. Please send the notices to Lisa Coffey Mahoney ’76, c/o Bishop O’Dowd 

High School, 9500 Stearns Ave., Oakland, CA 94605, or e-mail them to lmahoney@ 

bishopodowd.org. 

Note: Listings are based on information known at press time and may not include all 

surviving family members. 

Shaw 

continued from page 43 

“In the 12 years I was with the Lakers 

we played for the NBA championship 

seven times and won five,” he said. 

Shaw said he couldn’t have scripted his 

playing career better – starting with the 

Celtics and finishing with the Lakers. “The 

Celtics have the most championship titles, 

with 17, and the Lakers have 16. These are 

two teams with the most championships 

and the biggest traditions,” he said. “I’ve 

been around multiple Hall of Fame players 

and was able to learn from them.” 

Leading the Next Generation 

Shaw takes his coaching responsibilities 

seriously – both producing a championship 

team in Denver and guiding young men. 

“Today you have a lot of guys who are 

just one year removed from high school 

that enter the draft, and they miss out 

on a lot of the learning experiences that 

you get in college,” he said. “It’s a game 

where you often get rewarded before you 

have even proven what you can do. You 

have to be patient with them, build up 

their confidence, put them in a position to 

succeed, and help them to understand it’s a 

privilege to be in the position they are in.” 

Shaw says the most rewarding aspect 

of coaching is helping a player succeed. 

“When you have a player who is a project 

and you put in the hours day in and day 

out, drill after drill, and you finally see 

him start to improve ... that is the most 

satisfying feeling, knowing you played a 

part in helping a player develop and reach 

his potential,” he said. 

Home Life 

Shaw and his wife, Nikki, a professional 

chef, and have two children, B.J., 14, and 

Bianca, 12. In his free time, Shaw enjoys 

fishing, and often takes his kids along with 

him. “Any time I’m not at work, or doing 

something with the family, I’m on the 

water,” he said. 

And Shaw loves to grill. “I’m constantly 

outside barbecuing and trying to perfect my 

grilling skills so I can keep up with Nikki 

in the kitchen,” he said. 

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Bishop o’DowD high s chool 

We Are Proud To Thank You 

Honor Roll of Donors 

July 2012 - June 2013 

Yo u Made the diff e r e n c e 

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Every dollar you give to O’Dowd 

directly benefits our students. 

We invest your gifts wisely in their futures. 

Our operating 

budget 

2000 

$10,000,000 

2007 

$14,000,000 

TuiTion 

$14,870 

$14,220 

$13,840 $13,840 

$13,330 

$12,700 

2013 

$22,000,000 

30% of O’Dowd 

students receive tuition 

assistance 

08-09 09-10 10-11 11-12 12-13 13-14 

S c h o o l Y e a r 

Our teachers influence lives 

1959 10 faculty members (9 religious) 

2013 75 faculty members (all lay professionals) 

Today, 99% of our graduates 

matriculate to college. 

$20,000 

$10,000 

Cost to Educate 

Tuition Rate 

$18,134 

$14,870 

2 0 1 3 

TuiTion income meets 

much of our need, but not 

all of it. Your generous 

gifts ensure we continue to 

educate our students with 

the best faculty, resources 

and programs. 

$100 

1951 

YOU make the difference. Invest in our students today. 

w w w . b i s h o p o d o w d . o r g / g i v i n g 

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HONOR ROLL OF DONORS 

Bishop O’Dowd High School acknowledges and congratulates 2,103 alumni, parents, friends, faculty and staff, and 

organizations for generously contributing 3,372 gifts totaling $3,345,144 during school year 2012-13. We are proud to thank 

you for making the difference in the quality of education our students receive and in the quality of life they experience. We are 

pleased to honor and thank you heartily. Special acknowledgment to the 228 members of the Loyalty Circle – extraordinary 

donors who have consistently supported O’Dowd’s annual giving program over the last 15 years and more – to the 35 

members of the Lifetime Giving Society – extraordinary donors who have contributed $100,000 or more in cumulative 

outright giving to our great school – to the 17 members of the 1951 Heritage Society – visionary benefactors who have 

included Bishop O’Dowd High School in their estate plans – and especially to our exemplary faculty and staff for reaching 

once again the extraordinary milestone of 100 percent giving to Bishop O’Dowd High School in 2012-13. 

All Gifts by Giving Level 

Benefactors Circle 

($100,000 + ) 

Anonymous 

Erin Jaeb and Kevin J. Kelly 

Sue and Joe Raphel '70 

Anonymous 

Builders Circle 

($50,000 + ) 

Patricia A. Wixson Boscacci '61 and 

Allan J. Boscacci '60 

Margaret and David Cooke 

Annette and Thomas A. Counts 

Diana M. and Paul E. Dolan III '68 

Jeannette V. DeLaGarza and 

Edward J. Dold '73 

Deborah and John Edack 

Emerald Packaging, Inc. 

Mary and Glen Hentges 

Ellie and Donald R. Knauss 

Elizabeth and Ralph Long, Jr. 

Anonymous 

Anonymous 

Katharine and Daniel Whalen 

Platinum Circle 

($25,000 + ) 

Arch Capital Group Limited 

Anonymous 

James M. Canty '60 

Chevron Humankind Matching Gift Program 

Anonymous 

Rebecca and James J. Eisen 

Kathleen Sereda Glaub '71 and 

John C. Glaub 

Anonymous 

Timothy P. Maroney '72 

Tamara White and Steven McCanne 

Tracey Borst and Robert Menicucci 

Glenele Oberrich and Maxwell S. 

Rosenfeld 

Judith Logan Smith '64 and 

Timothy J. Smith 

United Way - Bay Area 

Carolyn P. and Keith S. Williams-Goldman 

Gold Circle 

($10,000 + ) 

360 TotalConcept 

Susan and Charles Adams 

Lisa Gallegos and Scott M. Aker 

Mary-Alice P. and John F. Benson 

Caitlin King Lempres Brostrom and 

Nathan E. Brostrom 

Helen E. and Martin J. Brusco 

Jacqueline and Andrew Burke 

Elizabeth J. Cabraser '70 

Debra and Glen Ceremony 

The Clorox Company Foundation 

Sarah and Kenneth W. Cluff 

Jody Brettkelly and Kevin Coldiron 

Anonymous 

Lydia A. Tinajero-Deck and 

Jerome B. Deck, Jr. 

Lisa L. and Daniel Dell'Osso '71 

Anonymous 

Linda Dempsey 

Petra E. Fuxjaeger and Juan M. DeOlivares 

Margaret and Michael Desler 

Diamantine Family Foundation, Inc. 

Kathleen and Eamonn F. Dolan '79 

George E. Donovan 

Denis L. Ducey 

eScrip 

Susan and Dennis Gildea 

Claire Perry and Giles Goodhead 

Judith Hayter 

Mary Hester 

Rachel Geernaert and Jason Hong 

Myra D. and Walter C. Keast 

Cynthia Koo Yip 

Tammy T. Nguyen Kutlik and Roy L. Kutlik 

Bree A. and Brian G. Lancaster 

Francine T. Radford and 

Thomas V. Loran III 

Cindy and Kristoffer Lynds 

Judith and Matthew M. Malerich, M.D. '62 

Anonymous 

Imelda and Alan McIntosh 

The Joseph R. McMicking Foundation 

Nadine and John Mills 

Cherrie Nanninga '66 and Reno Cappello 

Jeanne and Robert E. Nixon 

Chris and David Olofson 

Donna and Ted Platou 

Robin and Dominic M. Pontrelli '76 

Antoinette and Farid Radwan 

Andrea V. and Gerald J. Ramiza, Jr. 

Bernice F. and Joseph Ratto 

Teresa Sorisio Ritelli '75 and 

Edward J. Ritelli, Jr. '75 

Julia and Michael Robarts 

Frederick M. Schnider 

Susan and Peter Q. Scott 

Shonda Scott 

Tanesia A. and Michael P. Sellman 

Dana L. DuFrane and Steven M. Selna 

Cheryl Fields Tyler and Thomas J. Tyler 

Victoria L. Varieur and Jonathan G. Velline 

Mary K. and Michael R. Ward '77 

Debra L. Yau and Richard F. Weeks, Jr. 

Danielle R. and Michael V. Wenzler 

Heather and Jonathan Wu 

Silver Circle 

($5,000 + ) 

AIG Matching Grants Program 

Susan L. Weiss and Christopher H. Alonzi 

Judith White Ambers '90 

Maria Teresa A. Abunto and 

Raymund T. Angeles 

Mary S. Collins and Miles Appel 

Ma. Rita C. and Manolo C. Aseremo 

Linda and David Avery 

Lisa Morbidelli and Michael Barbee 

Elizabeth Z. and Janusz S. Bialek 

Amber Bohanon and Dante Wiley 

Paula Yost-Boitano and Paul Boitano 

Carol J. and Thomas G. Borst 

Shannon and Greg Broome 

Andrew W. Brown '62 

Gus Brown III 

Moire M. and William M. Bruin 

Stephanie L. and Randy D. Budde 

Colleen Z. and Patrick C. Burns 

Lynn Cadwalader 

Sharon and Steven A. Callaway '80 

Minnie R. and Lester L. Cannon 

Laura and John Carlson 

Thérèse and John Carper 

Yvonne E. and Antonio A. Carter, Sr. 

Nancy and John A. Cecconi, Sr. '71 

Mary Ng and Gary Chan 

Marie-Claude Provencher and 

Francois Choquette 

Susie and Russell Choy 

Yvonne and Andrew Clough 

Joyce E. Boyd and Peter A. Conn 

Monina and Anthony Contarciego 

Lili Cook and Megan Tracey 

Margaret Cornwall 

Maribeth P. Shannon and 

Michael F. Cramer '74 

Judy Wong and Robert Craney 

Shana W. and Richard A. Daum, Jr. 

Wanetta J. and Calvin Davis 

Pamela and Joseph De Luca 

Robin A. and Jeffrey M. Delaney 

Denise T. Jin and David R. DeMent 

Bonnye L. Ingram and Donald J. DePaolo 

Kelli A. Cline and Robert L. Ellis, Jr. 

Dana and Robert Emery 

Alison Townley and Kurtis P. Fechtmeyer 

Amanda Feinstein and Paul Leonard 

Lee R. Slome and Anthony L. Fenner 

Cecilia and Tom Ferentz 

Anne Marie and Arvil Fernandez 

Jennifer E. Andrews and 

April D. Fernando 

Lauren Haughey-Fletcher and 

Morgan Fletcher 

Deborah Ale-Flint and Victor L. Flint 

Michelle and Michael J. Flynn 

Sharon F. and Sean T. Flynn 

Daniel Folkmanis 

Andrea E. Williams and 

Samuel A. Foresman 

Elizabeth M. Varela-Gandhi and 

Hector D. Gandhi 

Joanne and Dan Gayton, Jr. 

Milena and Scott Geary 

We regret the omission 

of any names deserving of 

recognition from this report, 

and apologize in advance for 

any such omissions. We also 

welcome and encourage any 

corrections to the report to 

advancement@bishopodowd. 

org. 

Above all, Bishop O’Dowd 

High School is grateful to all its 

supporters for their generosity 

and their belief and confidence 

in an O’Dowd education. 

Legend: * indicates deceased 

Pauline Souza and Andrew M. Gee 

Arlene C. Zuckerberg and 

Alan S. Gellman 

Michelle and Greg Gomez 

Lisa and Gregory Gotts 

Laura B. and Sebastian B. Grady 

Stuart J. Gruendl '79 

Cynthia T. Gullikson 

Elizabeth A. and Wilbur J. Hall 

Mary Kate and Ward Hallock 

Sally and Andrew Han 

Christina and Brad Helms 

Carol Feinstein and John R. Hillsman 

Eugenia P. and Bruce A. Hirsch 

Sarah and James D. Holliman III 

Marianna Caponigro and 

Robert P. Houser 

Nancy and Mark Hull 

Carolyn T. and Ronald W. Hutton 

Yi-Li and David Hwang 

Nadya E. Tichman and John E. Imholz 

Kathleen A. and Kevin Isbell 

Vicki C. and Michael J. Isip 

Diana J. and Ernest M. Isola 

Ellen and Martin A. Jaffe 

Regina and Robbie Jamieson 

Kim Anh and Cedric Jernigan 

Joseph John 

Lora and Christopher Johnson 

Heidi J. and Jay B. Johnson 

Gail B. and James M. Keating 

James Kelly 

Nancy E. Goodrich-King and 

Kerry M. King 

Sheryl Bregman and Scott Kleinman 

Ruth E. Anderson and Michael D. Kline 

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Seniors Elizabeth Jaber, George Jaber, Taylor Page, Jenny Coyne and Matthew Goodwin enjoy their final Spirit Week. Photo by Briana Loewinsohn. 

Carol A. Korade 

Nancy and Chris Larsen 

Nghia Nguyen and Bach Le 

Yvonne M. van Leeuwen and 

Russell M. Leefer 

Wei Li 

Jodie A. Ruland and Brian K. Linde 

Yuteh T. Cheng and Zhishun A. Liu 

Carolyn K. and Matthew Lonner 

Amy Gurowitz and Andreas Lorenz 

Elena M. and Adam L. Lucarelli, Jr. 

Saundra R. Anderson and 

Shaun P. C. Lusan 

Pamela Ellis Mack '62 and Stephen Mack 

Laury B. and Michael Mainini 

Nancy and Jay McDaniel 

Colleen and James E. McLaurin 

Gail Widener and Michael McMaster 

Susanne M. and Jeffrey J. Medeiros 

Ruth G. Tesfay and 

Admasu G. Menlikalew 

Pauline DeBerry Metzgar '84 

Marci L. and Roger D. Miller 

Rillann Baldyga and Stephen W. Miller 

Ann Mohler and William Moseley 

Janice and James Murphy 

Elizabeth R. and William C. Murphy 

Elizabeth and John R. Murray '82 

Molly and Leon Natsues '84 

Mimi Rohr Neema and Frederic Neema 

NFL Youth Football 

Jill Van Winegarden and David Nix 

The Oaks Card Room - John C. Tibbetts '70 

Mylene D. and Jorn N. Olimpiada 

Nicole and Michael Paez 

J. Douglas and Marian Pardee Foundation 

Susan M. Scott and Ashesh H. Patel 

Valerie L. Marchant and Michael Pearce 

Stephanie and James Pearl 

Nicholas Penland 

Sue and Stephen W. Phelps 

Carolyn Chun and John Phillips 

Brenda K. and Benjamin T. Pierce 

Lori Pettegrew and Morgan Pike 

Ista W. and David A. Pinon, Sr. 

Laura and Ronald Post 

Rener M. Price 

Deborah and Larry Reback 

Patricia A. and Scott M. Rennie 

Lisa M. Nash and Robert M. Resnick 

Dawn and Michael Rezente '79 

Kathy and Perry Riani 

Diane and Dante A. Rodriguez '84 

Isabella Salaverry Rosekrans and 

Adolph Rosekrans 

Kathryn Dunn and Lawrence Rugg 

Anna Edmondson and Peter Rumsey 

Susie Debenham and Robert M. Russell 

Melissa and John Ryan 

Nicole Salois 

Deanna and Dominic Savant 

Karrie and Paul A. Schmidt '80 

Nina E. and William R. Senn 

Carolyn M. and William H. Shaw 

Kimberly A. and Sean B. Shervais 

Jane and Basil S. Shiber 

Melissa and Jay Shilliday 

Gabriel E. Silva 

Denise M. Pinkston and 

Jeffrey A. Sinsheimer 

Victoria and Roger Smith 

Donna W. and Frank W. Somerville 

Catherine and Michael Stearns 

Linda P. Russell and 

Charles E. Steidtmann III 

Jessica and Greg Sterling 

Karen and Andrew Straus 

Emily and Luther Strayer IV 

Suzanne W. and Matthew Szuhaj 

Jeanne C. and Robert J. Taylor 

Julie and Robert Taylor, Jr. 

Mary Lou and Robert L. Taylor 

Lisa Fuller and Dirk ten Grotenhuis IV 

Amy B. and Stephen P. Tessler 

Liff and Carey Thomas III 

Jessica D. Clark and Daryl L. Thomas 

Trina L. Thompson Star 

Mary D. and John C. Tibbetts, Jr. '70 

Anthony B. Varni '57 

Kimberly and Sean Walsh, Sr. 

Angela and John Wawrzynek 

Brandon Weir 

Wells Fargo Foundation Education 

Matching Gift Program 

Antonette Gullatt West '81 and James West 

Ting and Peter Willett 

Kirsten M. and Stuart Williams 

Rhea B. and Michael P. Wisherop 

Holly B. Kernan and Michael Woitalla 

Paul Wong 

Donna and Kerry S. Wooldridge, Sr. 

Amy Wang and Guijiang Xia 

Dennis Yabuki 

Geoffrey Yost 

Khaleedah and James D. Young, Sr. 

President’s Cabinet 

($2,500 + ) 

Adobe System Incorporated 

Matching Gifts Program 

Annie and Percival Adsuara 

Leonor A. and James Alexander, Sr. 

Carol Grimm and James Anderson 

Anonymous 

Mary E. O'Connell and Larry Anzilotti '73 

Sheryl A. and Vito Badalamenti, Jr. 

Bank of America Foundation 

Christine A. Mattsson and 

John M. Benson 

Deborah M. and Samuel V. Berger 

Angela M. Miller Biggar '89 and 

Robert Biggar 

Nancy Bilensky 

James T. Bill '55 

The Mervyn Brenner Foundation, Inc. 

California Healthcare Foundation 

Nancy and John Celick 

Sheba and Alan Challenger 

Charles Pankow Builders, Ltd. 

Ellen Piamonte Cleto and Dan Cleto 

Kevin M. Corbett '76 

Susana Corona 

Don J. Dillon 

Julie A. N. Dillon 

Brooke D. Anderson and 

Hugh W. Ditzler III 

Jennifer L. and Gregory T. Eslick 

JoAnne and Edward Espinosa 

Sharon and Eric P. Ewen 

Gary Firestone 

Jan Ushijima Frei '77 and James Frei '77 

Alejandra and William Gardner, D.D.S. '82 

Carl Gellert and 

Celia Berta Gellert Foundation 

Martha G. Fairwell and 

Stephen A. Goswell 

Maricar and Luisito Gravador 

Theresa and Michael Greening 

Alan Harper 

Jennifer Rose and Richard Hart 


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Michelle and Joseph Hawkins 

Susan Promes and Mark Haynos 

Martha and Michael Helms 

Susan E. and David T. Hennigan 

LaShawn Holden McKinzie and 

Brian McKinzie 

Susan and Timothy Horgan 

Janice and Steve Hull 

Joyce and James Huntington 

IBM Employee Services Center 

Nancy and John M. Ironside '62 

Sue and Robert F. Jardine '62 

Andrea C. Bohn and Michael K. Johnson 

Carol M. and Earl R. JOHson '61 

Nina and Kenneth Jones 

Janice and Jeff Jorgensen 

Beth M. Keer and Mark V. Riley 

Eun K. and Kyung H. Kim 

Mary Knox and Robert Promes 

Jerri and Robert Koplowitz 

Martha J. and Steven Kracht 

Fanny Krieger 

Janice C. Walters Kroll '79 and 

Douglas Kroll 

Kristine A. and Terry Kvochak 

Rebecca and Peter Laufenberg 

Sandra M. Mon Lew '83 and 

Darrell Lew 

Susan and Norman Link 

Wendy and Richard Malaspina 

Susan Krowley-Markowitz and 

Joel Markowitz 

Eileen and Gregg Marrama 

Eileen T. McAndrew 

Mary True and David McAneny 

Ingrid E. Nilson and 

Mark T. McCormack 

Mary and Dan McEachern, Jr. 

Kellie McElhaney 

Cathy and Greg McFann 

Audrey Irwin and Robert Merritt 

Cathy Miller 

Diane Miller and Greg Carrasco 

Monica R. Lee and 

Edward L. Molyneaux III 

LoWanda and Roderick Moore 

Sarah and Mark Moser 

Jennifer Granholm and Daniel Mulhern 

Margaret B. and Kevin E. Murphy 

Elene and George Mylordos 

Nisha and Sunil D. Nagdev 

Sangeeta and Vinay Nair 

Rhea and Michael Nersesian 

Dana and David A. Neumann 

Claire Jullien Nuti '81 and 

Gregory Nuti '81 

Maria and Sean O'Malley 

Therese O'Neill Peters and Elliot Peters 

Hortencia Nevarez and Ivan Otero 

Pacific Gas & Electric Foundation 

Matching Gifts 

Felipa Ortiz-Pallen and 

Jordan M. Pallen '87 

Danielle Peel 

Perforce Foundation 

Tracey Rattray and Joseph Perl 

Julie Wilson Petrini '70 and 

Michael A. Petrini 

Karen Bozzone Raven '86 and 

Dan Raven 

Jennifer and John Rechenbach 

Anonymous 

Marcia and Wayne Riley 

Leslie Sims Robertson '81 and 

Keith Robertson 

Miriam Salazar 

Mark Sanchez 

Jacqueline and Edward E. Serres 

Anna-Lisa and Victor Silvestre 

Terri Witriol and Ralph Sklar 

Diane L. Steccone Smahlik '62 and 

Michael A. Smahlik 

Louise and Wesley P. Smith '62 

Katherine and John Spees 

Diane and Avrum M. Spiegel 

Chris and Eric Stauffenegger 

Agnes and James Strandberg 

Lauri and Scott Stroud 

Bing Sun 

Michele and Todd Sundsmo 

Pamela and C. Wayne Swafford 

Roberta Santiago and David Swanson 

Margaret Gee and Bruce Tran 

Annette Tumolo and Cheryl Applewood 

Diane Songey Twomey '71 and 

Stephen E. Twomey 

Vanguard Charitable Endowment Program 

Theresa and Daniel S. Vaughan 

Rhonda Vera 

Yukari and Robert Vincent, Jr. 

Nancy Caldwell and John Walker 

Angela Landry-Walkes and 

Jon-Cecil Walkes 

Margaret A. and Richard G. Walterhouse 

David Weinerth 

Barbara and Darren Whitfield 

Laurie and James Wolfe 

Shaohua Wang and Jin Yang 

Pamelia and John Zelaski, Jr. 

Susan and Mark Zeme, M.D. 

Black & Gold Society 

($1,000 + ) 

Carolyn Billings Abrams '61 

Carole and Joel Achramowicz 

Lisette Adams 

Maureen and James Adgar 

Kathy J. and Sami Adranly 

Kimberly Overstreet and Fola Afariogun 

Linda D. and Daniel B. Allen 

Jennifer Chapman and Michael Allison 

Maria and Mark Ambrose 

Maureen and Eric Anders 

Angela B. and Alfred J. Anderson, Jr. 

Sheree and Jared Anderson 

Yolanda and Malcolm Appelbe 

Elizabeth Weisend and 

Darin B. Apperson '89 

Genevieve and Al Arechiga 

Jane E. Atthowe 

Julie C. and Thierry Attias 

Azeb M. Jemmaneh and Seyoum Awetu 

Lisa and Michael Ayon 

David H. Bail '87 

Hannelene B. Bail 

Ellen and Dennis Baker 

Kimberly R. Carl and 

Thomas E. Ballantine 

Bank of the West Employee Giving Program 

Suzanne S. and Gino J. Bartalotti, Jr. 

Kari D. Eells and Margaret L. Bartelt 

Doris and Philippe Bautista 

Bay Alarm 

Michelle M. Gildea and Sean P. Beatty 

P.G. Beil Foundation 

Kathy Huff and David Beittel 

Apryl Belland-Smith 

Corine Li and Thomas Berkins 

Adam Betta 

Jeanne Ratto Bettencourt '64 and 

Charles Bettencourt '62 

Lisa Biasotti 

Michelle D. and Thomas J. Bilensky 

Liezl and Sean L. Bilodeau 

Gail and Kevin Binder 

Michael J. Booker 

Michael Bowler 

Kathleen Heafey and Charlie Boyle 

Maureen Boyle '80 and Mark Caldwell 

Christine and Stanley Bradbury 

Betholyn Otte and David Braden 

Rita McWalters Bradley '60 

Gail Hubbell and Anton Brammer 

Shirley Orille Brazis and John Brazis III 

Kristen Breck and Ted Breck 

Eva Brown 

Heather and William E. Brown 

Michele M. P. Pla and Steven D. Brown 

Xushie Y. and Thomas L. Brue '79 

Meredith E. Brown and Guy A. Bryant 

Kimberly Bryant 

Kristin and Stephen Bunner 

Nancy Reichert Burley and Brian Burley 

Estela R. and David A. Burns 

Lizette and Adam Byer 

Sophia L. and Dwayne G. Byndloss 

Helen Cademartori 

Marian A. and Richard J. Cadenasso '77 

Donna and Kenneth G. Cala 

Nicole and Robert Campion 

Patricia Canty 

Yung L. and Dac H. Cao 

Martha and Antonio R. Cardenas, Sr. 

Sherri A. Carpenter '91 

Nancy and James Carriere 

Priscilla and Peter Carson 

Ruben Casares and Jeffry Burch 

Jenny C. and Andy H. Chan 

Janice Lera-Chan and Benson Chan 

Josephine and James Chan 

LaShawn R. and Christopher P. Chatmon 

Qihua Chen and Jinlong Chen 

Elizabeth and John Christman 

Debbora and Christopher Chung 

Kathy L. and James A. Clark 

Nanci and Thomas Clifton 

Celia R. Adao and Andreas F. Cluver 

Kathleen and George Coaston, Jr. 

Margaret A. Connell 

Parkes Johnson and 

Kathleen A. Connelly '60 

Jean Ingram and Gregory Cook 

Christin and Glenn Cooper 

Barbara Cosentino and Susan Merriman 

Stephen Costa and Kate J. Levinson 

Helen and Marc Crawford 

Denise and William Crozier III 

Jonar and Erlinda Cruz 

Maria and Charles Cypher 

Coulette Darbo 

Christine and Karl Debro 

Jacquelyn L. and Loren R. Diaz 

Jeanette Di Giuseppe 

Evelyn and John Dilsaver 

Distributed Utility Associates Inc. 

Cameron C. and Kevin Dobbs 

Kristina Dooman 

Anna and Arnold Dos Santos 

Marilyn and John R. Dougery '58 

Janelle M. Spear and Thomas W. Downs 

Maxine and Mark E. Drexler 

Felicia Duncan 

Marie Chun and Paul B. Duncan 

Susan and Michael F. Egan '56 

Claudia Toomey and George Elkin 

Michele P. and Steven V. Erquiaga 

Dennis M. Fahey 

Shannon and Jeff Faucette 

Lynn M. Fahselt and Peter T. Ferenbach 

Julie and Peter Ferioli 

Virginia M. Jurs and Mirella A. Ferrufino 

Gloria Flores and William Fine 

Natalie Skakun and Pablo Flores 

Judy Shimizu and Creighton Fong 

Ardelina and Pete Fortaleza 

Grace and Randal Fraters 

The Fremont Group Foundation 

Beth E. and Dean J. Fusco 

Teri P. and David C. Gane 

Ge Gao 

Christine and Mark Garavaglia 

Bianca Covarelli and Mike Garcia 

Nancy and Thomas Garvey 

Robin and David Gaskins 

Claire Leary and Christopher F. Gauger 

Susie S. Geda 

Susan and Tom Gentile 

James Geselbracht 

Joanne Roddy Ghiglieri '79 and 

Stephen Ghiglieri '79 

Becky and Harjeet Ghuman 

Cathy Gibson and Sylvia Watson 

Carla P. Gilbert-Keener 

Deirdre and Mike Gipson 

Tsegereda Bekele and Messay Girma 

Jennie and Peter Gisslow '71 

Katherine P. and Peter O. Glaessner 

Sandra Backovich and David Gleason 

Karen J. Goelz 

Antonio Gomes 

Donald Gomes '62 and Annie Holt 

Yuliya Berenshteyn and Oleg Goncharov 

Lucila Montenegro and Fernando Gonzalez 

Michele J. and Newton C. Gordon 

Melodie and David Graber 

Geri and Phillip Granger 

Grantham, Mayo, Van Otterloo & Co. LLC 

Keith Grassel 

Jason Green and David T. Erwin 

Patrick Greening 

Janet Mitani and Paul Grossman 

Angela and James Hager 

Marie Hairston 

Michelle A. and Patrick A. Hall 

Tere and Douglas Hanson 

Eryn E. Murray Harrison '94 and 

John N. Harrison 

Martina and Mark A. Hauser 

Blanca M. and Christian F. Hausser 

Antoinette S. and John D. Heagerty '60 

Sylvia and Michael M. Herrick 

Amy Duffy Hester '89 and 

Kevin P. Hester '88 

Kristen Kwan and Gregory Heywood 

Stephen Hicks 

Highland Partners 

Maryelena and Leslie G. Hilger II, M.D. 

Jennifer Cohen and Kevin Hillesland, Sr. 

Susanna Ng and Norman Ho 

Kathryn and Charles Hoehn III 

Joslyn and Gregory Houston 

Susan and Michael J. Huaco '79 

Eleni and Andrew Hub 

Maria Flor C. and Glen P. Hubahib 

Susan Hudson O'Neil and 

Benjamin O'Neil 

Debra S. and Kent Hughes 

Gina and Hamilton Hunt 

Catherine and Patrick Hurley 

Esther Hutchinson 

Velma Hutton 

Wendy N. and Gerardo Ibarra 

Venus J. and Christopher P. Indalecio 

Rebecca and Francesco Indrio 

Patrice N. and Bryan T. Ingram 

Innovative Home Health Services Inc 

Intervest 

(a subsidiary of Sterling Savings Bank) 

Sylvia and John Jaber 

Gina F. and Philip J. Jaber 

Philip Jackson 

Beruz A. Jalili 

Janine Jason and 

William R. Jarvis, M.D. '66 

Pam and Thomas Johann 

Renee E. Goldsberry and 

Alexis B. Johnson '87 

Carl Johnson 

50 THE DRAGON

Janet Clitherow and Christopher Johnson 

Tracy and Edgar Johnson III 

Jessica Johnson 

Ursulla Johnson 

Alicia M. Jones 

Connie and N. Eric Jorgensen '56 

Maxine and Albert L. Joseph 

Esther Molina and Helmut Kaiser 

Claire Castro and William Karney 

Janet and Brian Kehoe 

Rosaleen and James P. Kelly 

Lisa and Todd Kemmerling 

Jamie and John Kepp 

Sheila Coffey Kilty '79 and Kevin Kilty 

Jann and John R. King 

Kathryn Duke and Niels Kjellund 

Judith and Michael Klein 

Sara and Thomas Klein 

Anonymous 

Jeanne and Stuart Korn 

Nancy McPoyle Kretlow and Joe Kretlow 

Chris and Michael Krewer 

Kimberly and Christopher J. Kuesel '89 

LaSalle Financial Services - Montclair 

Cathy and Wright Lassiter III 

Linda and Brent A. LeBoa '81 

Theresa B. and Lawrence Lee 

Arlette R. and Scott K. Lee 

Peng Zheng and Charles Li 

Denise and Chester Lievre 

Mary Lu and David Lillevand 

Anna and Mikhail Linetsky 

Ronald M. Lott 

Shujun Luo and Samuel Mao 

Judith O. and Theodore M. Lydon, Jr. 

Kevin C. Maas '83 

Hitomi Asahara and George Madden 

May A. Magalong 

Patrick J. Maher 

Lisa Coffey-Mahoney '76 and 

Robert D. Mahoney '76 

Reda Majiene and Ginataras Majus 

Julie Brown-Manzanares and 

Roy Manzanares, Jr. 

Anonymous 

Sylvia Garcia and Anthony C. Mar 

Monica L. and John M. Marcone 

Mary L. Stallard and Robert K. Marinai 

Griselda and Johnny Marquez 

Debbie A. Furino Marshall '82 and 

W. David Marshal1 

Joyce and Douglas Marshall, Sr. 

Lorraine and Ray D. Marshall 

Hilary and Paul Martin 

Lyn and John Matejczyk 

Denise and Roderick May, Jr. 

Pamela Student and Charles Mazzola 

Jill and Thomas McCleary 

Allison D. McCovey-Patrick '83 and 

Philip L. Patrick, Sr. 

Nadia I. and Brian T. McCroden 

Elizabeth Y. and Robert S. McGillis 

Christina and James McKenna, Jr. '86 

Judy M. and Howard V. McKoy 

Andrea and George McLaughlin 

Anne and Michael Melendez 

Elizabeth and Edward Mercier 

Loretta Cumming Meyer '74 and 

Paul J. Meyer 

Takao Minatoya 

Jennifer Hugenberger and Kevin Mintz 

Naomi and Joel Miroglio 

Rhonda Burgess-Mischeaux and 

Louis Mischeaux, Jr. 

Nora and David Mitchell 

Christine and Charles Moll III 

Keith Moore 

Tamara I. and Todd W. Morrish 

Annie B. Kersting and 

Gregory P. Murphy 

Katherine Murphy and David Dixon 

Kathleen and Timothy Murphy 

Siobhan Rigney-Myers and 

Stephen E. Myers 

Anaya Nassor 

Roberta A. Cunningham and 

David W. Nelson 

Vanessa D. Hernandez and 

Joseph S. Nierenberg 

Lieu and Hung K. Nguyen 

Kaaren Fladager and William Nieser 

Dottie and Geoffrey Nordin 

Caesar Nuti 

Marlene and Carlos Obando 

Tamara J. Uecker and 

Christopher C. Ohman 

Judy and Fabomi Ojuola 

Dorothy Okamoto 

Daniel J. O'Keefe '62 

Simonne Dansereau and Shawn O'Keefe 

Deborah J. Shields and David R. Olmos 

Deborah and David Opperud 

Barbara and Robert Orbeta 

Anne and Thomas O'Shea 

Blanca Padilla 

Leticia and Carlos Padilla 

Vivien and Ryan Pagila 

Estrella and Stephen Parker 

Maryann M. and Thomas J. Parry 

Mari and Todd W. Parsnick 

Camilla and Richard Pember 

Lara and Michael Pendleton 

Diana T. and Celso A. Perez 

Permal Group Inc. 

Barbara J. and Stephen R. Petersen '61 

Pat and Bruce Peterson 

Dawn Pieper 

Mary Ann and Patrick J. Piette 

Dan Pitcock 

Maril Pitcock 

Kathryn Mar and Curtis Poon 

Catherine and Richard Powell 

Maria H. and Thomas O. Powell '75 

Promo Dog 

Virginia and Joseph Pulizzano 

Quest Diagnostics Matching Gifts Program 

Louise Quintard 

Marcy and Alan Ramsey 

Robert J. Ravano '58 

Delphine Regalia 

Resco Development Company 

Julianne Smith Richardson '82 and 

Thomas Richardson 

Patricia and Kevin Ridley 

Amy and Anthony Rimac IV 

Elizabeth and Christopher Rivers 

Seth Robbins 

Tracy and Michael Robinson 

Vicki Lane-Rocha and Federico Rocha 

Colette Roche 

Roche Matching Gift Program 

Catherine Domdoma and Michael Rodriguez 

Anonymous 

Deborah Reed and David Roth 

Luanne Livermore and Edward Rovera 

Karen and Darren K. Ruth 

Samone and Kingkeo Samreuang 

Goney and Raman Sandhu 

Gemma and Patrick A. Scalise '88 

Louise Martin and Ciaran Scally 

Maria and James Schaufele 

Constance Scott and Roanne Hindin 

Ann Raphael and Terrence L. Scott 

Lynette Scott-Barker 

Kathryn and William Selway 

Beverly Sereda 

Nedra A. Shawler 

Linda Beets-Shay, M.D. and 

Gregory Shay, M.D. 

Pamela and Bruce Shay 

Regina and Craig Shields 

Tily Shue 

Steven Simonian 

Balbir Singh 

Ute Vogrinec and Alex Siow 

Linda L. Slakey '56 

Sally Slome 

Carol E. Davis-Smith and 

Lewis R. Smith 

Aimee Spanier 

Andrea and Benjamin L. Sparks '87 

Victoria Bramsman Srago '62 and 

Michael Srago 

Domenique A. Lozano and 

Morgan J. Strickland 

Anne E. Symens-Bucher '75 and 

Terry M. Symens-Bucher 

Ananse C. Taharka, M.D. 

Eva and Gregg Takeuchi 

Criselda and Luis Tan 

Myra and David W. Taylor 

Cheryll Anne and Derrick Taylor 

Julie L. and Robert Taylor, Jr. 

Caroline and Steven Taylor 

Susan and Dirk ten Grotenhuis 

Eliza T. Greene and James A. Tiemstra 

Time Warner Cable 

Cynthia and Lester Tom 

Arlene B. Fischhoff and Richard P. Trevor 

Kim and Dan Truong 

Kathryn and Christopher Ulrich 

Maryrose and Tomas Valdez, D.P.M. 

Caroline and Joseph Van Remortal 

Jessica C. Morehead Vassallo '03 

Victoria Vegis 

Nancy Lindsay and Timothy Vendlinski 

Leah Hennen and Nicholas Vigil 

Ma. Lilian O. Viray 

Christine and Rene S. Viviani 

Priscilla Browne and Larry R. Vollintine 

Nida E. and Emile K. Wahbeh 

Monique and Timothy Wales 

Lisa and Darryl L. Walker, Sr. 

Ann Feyen Walsh '62 and Jerry Walsh 

Tracy Smith and Bryan Waters 

Deborah and Timothy Waters 

Wells Fargo Bank 

Kandis and Darrin Westmore 

Tracy A. H. and Paul A. White 

Tracy P. and Jason Whiteman 

Cybelle Kelley-Whitley and 

Shannon Whitley 

Diane and Sheldon Whitten-Vile, M.D. 

Lucia Hicks-Williams and Jeffrey Williams 

Cassandra and Laurence E. Williams 

Winter and Matthew R. Williams 

Mary B. and Robb Willliams 

Julia and Gregory M. Wilson, Sr. 

Kim and John Wolf 

Elaine M. O'Neil and Andrew Won 

Sylvana S. and 

Jeffrey Y. Wong, D.D.S., M.S.D. 

Jeanette H. and Kevin Wong 

Renate and John Woodbury 

Anne and Barry Woods 

Maria Sanchez-Wright and Darin Wright 

Charlotte Standish and David Wruck 

Audrey and David Wulff '84 

Charis Moore and James Wyman III 

Anna and Sung C. Yi 

Sharon and Olujimi Yoloye 

Pamela Yoo 

Katrin Kornel-Yu and Duo Yu 

Patricia and Christian Zaballos 

Anonymous 

Patricia Zayas 

Kejia Wang and Qing Jiu Zhang 

Dragon Society 

($500 + ) 

Lorraine Govan Adams '83 and 

Michael Adams 

Lisa and Kerwin Allen 

Tomas Arcaya 

Victoria and Harry Arruda, Jr. 

Sia and Jahi Awakoaiye 

Helen Yolland Bakke '62 and 

Charles Bakke 

Kate M. Beasley 

Bridget McBride Belick '75 and 

Michael P. Belick 

Laura Mayes Benz '66 

Kelli D. and David W. Bordessa 

Isabel R. and Richard A. Bordow, M.D. 

Jennifer A. and Darren T. Boyden 

Cara Logan Brockbank '88 and 

Ryan A. Brockbank '88 

Ruth A. Broussard '74 and Ray West, Jr. 

Raquel Brigham Brown '79 

Janice P. and David A. Brue '81 

Betty J. Buettner 

Maria Elena Alexis and 

Osmundo Cabato, Jr. 

Barrington Campbell 

Silvia and Antonio Cardenas 

Tricia Carella and Louis Carella 

Toinette and Mark Carter 

Colleen Dillon-Castillo and 

Michael Castillo 

Karen M. and Ross F. Catanzarite 

Sherman Chan 

Charles Schwab Corporation Foundation 

Sabrina Chaumette '82 and 

Robert Brown 

Patricia M. Conolly and 

Byde W. Clawson 

Matthew Colvin 

Corlett, Skaer and Devoto Architects, Inc. 

Ana F. Costa '72 

Ross B. Cussen '99 

Laura Damschen 

Amy B. Gonzalez Daniel and 

Kent C. Daniel 

Bonnie J. and Michael Davis 

Margaret Hester Deely '84 and 

Mike Deely 

Tillin and Ronald E. Dempster 

Nancy DeTurk 

Rolly and Phillip M. Dobbins '62 

Aileen and John A. Dolby 

Candace Porter and Louis Donaville 

Sandra and Jerry Dratler 

Dongsook and Isaac Durst 

Katarzyna Kowalska-Ekstrand and 

Steven Ekstrand 

Cynthia Bagby and Lorenzo Ellison 

Lori R. Smith-Evans and 

Gregory D. Evans 

Joanna W. and Eric D. Figueroa 

James L. Fitzgerald '75 

Jacqueline Richter and Stuart Flashman 

Gladys Fuentes 

Suzanne and Chuck Fuery '73 

Diana C. Fuery, Ph.D. '76 

Judith Ganley 

The Gap Foundation Gift Match Program 

Joseph Garrett 

Rosa Navarro Gonzales and 

Michael Gonzales 

Aaron Goodwin 

Linda and Gregory W. Govan, Sr. 

Darlene Graham 

Joan Grazzini 

Tayor Gu 

Denise Gualandri 

Martha and John Gualandri 


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Peter Guglielmino 

Ole T. Hall '89 

Rebecca Rubin and Lee Halterman 

Keishna and Eugene Hamilton 

Marcia McKeirnan '60 and Al Haro 

Gregory J. Harris 

Anne Hester '00 

Moira Hester '96 

Anna Scott and Stan Hindman, Sr. 

Jennifer Baptiste-Hobbs and 

Vernon D. Hobbs 

Charles A. Hodapp 

Michele and Matthew W. Hofherr 

Adrienne Guyton Hogg '82 and 

Warren Hogg '82 

Alma Holden 

Margit Birge and John Holme 

Diana Engel and Jack Holmes 

Yvette and Brad Hoyer 

Si and Yen Huang 

Carol Salel Hurley '55 

IVY Max 

Jacqueline Haake Jacobberger '55 

Marianne Jiang and Gabriel Abraham 

Susie and David Jorgensen 

Floreine R. and Christopher W. Kahn '84 

Nicole and Napoleon Kaufman III 

Virginia and Todd Keeler-Wolf 

Mia and Gregory Kelly 

Theresa Masterson Kelly 

Lynly and Lamarr Kendricks 

Darlene and Daniel Kern 

Mary King '64 

Barbara and Larry Kluger 

Jody and Paul R. Knowlton 

Le and Todd Koepp 

Sue and James R. Kohles '67 

Ann Chang and Raymond Y. Lam 

Karen N. Larson, D.D.S. and 

John A. Larson 

Maria Valerio and Allan Y. Lee 

Ruth Levins 

Darlene and Ben Levy 

Ann L. and Homer Licup 

Jackie Velazquez and Matthew P. Loesch 

Kim and Ron Lomax 

Vanessa and Edward Lowe III 

Margaret and Barry Luboviski 

Mary and Michael Lucas 

Valerie and John G. Luluquisen 

Louise Mainini 

Jocelyn and Gary K. Mann 

Marelich Mechanical 

Melanie and Randy Martin-Dauz 

Janet and Kelvin Mauchline 

Alison Fleming-McElroy and 

Dwight McElroy 

Terry McQueen 

Philip A. Meany '56 

The Men's Wearhouse 

Linda and Robert Mitchell, Jr. 

Normandie Ramirez and Robin Mortarotti 

Brian Morton 

Cindy Lyon and 

John S. Muller, D.D.S. '74 

Pamela and Chris P. Murray 

Octavia and David Norris 

Novartis Foundation 

Steven and Kristin Oakley 

Laurie Shepherd Page, D.D.S. '79 and 

Lance Page 

Camille Partee 

Margaret G. and Elmer P. Penaranda 

Ophelia L. and Clifford Phifer 

Monica and Carlos Plazola 

Vickie Barrious Poitevin '65 and 

Michael J. Poitevin 

Antoinette Porter 

Harry G. Prince 

Gemilyn Bringas and Mannie M. Rabara, Jr. 

Patricia and Ronald A. Ratto '80 

Reciprocity, Inc. 

Adam H. Reilly '93 

Michele Richards 

Raenna and Scott R. Rorabeck 

Kathleen M. Rueger '75 and 

Roy M. Kuga 

Lawrence Russo '77 

Mia Saetern and San C. Saechao 

Elena Sanchez 

Geraldine Graham Sandor '60 and 

David Sandor 

Lourdes and Harry Santiago 

Mary P. and Trevor M. Schirmer 

Hildreth Willson and Chas Schley III 

Gregory P. Schmidt '65 

Linda L. Schomaker 

Michelle Shibata-Schwartz and 

Kent Schwartz 

Maxine and Leonard Scott, Jr. 

Andrea H. Share 

Nicole DeMarais Shaw '81 

Office of Laurie Shepherd Page, D.D.S. 

Dina and Ryan Shields 

Maryann Slivinski 

Darlene and Richard Smith 

Claire and Darin Snyder 

Maureen Spranza 

Stanford Property & Finance 

Stone Universe 

Monica A. Sullivan '84 

Michael G. Temple '68 

Susan L. Tobes and John C. Trappey 

Bettina Fernandez and Peter Towner 

U.S. Bancorp Foundation 

Colleen Hester Ustach '86 and 

Paul C. Ustach 

Wells Fargo Foundation 

West Callaway Stotka 

Jeffrey Windle 

Cindy Wong 

Thomas S. Woods 

Mary M. and Larry J. Wornian 

Julie Vilardi and Frank A. Zelinka 

Catherine Zhao 

Donna R. Wilkins Ziegler 

Champions Society 

($250 + ) 

Beverly and Christopher Abrenica 

Martina and Ernesto Amaya 

Carla R. and Nwanneka I. Anene 

Anne M. Appel '92 

Maureen and Lawrence J. Appel 

Maria Lucy Armendariz 

Patricia H. and V. Paul Bail '58 

Lois Jelusich Bajuk '59 and 

Terence G. Bajuk '57 

Jolie Bales 

Wendy Bauman and Sharon Krieger 

Jason J. Beito '92 

Lorraine and George S. Berge 

Eugenie M. and Elliot G. Bernadel-Huey 

Pamela Warner Berry '73 

Maryanne J. Bertram '58 

Rosemarie Boothe-Bey and Nedar Bey 

Jovita and Michael Boitano 

Liat and Michael S. Bostick 

Hilary A. Stoermer and Steven M. Boswell 

Sue Chin and John F. Bowman 

Suzanne Montali Brennan '63 

Adrienne M. and Andrew M. Brown 

Tequila Bush 

Sarah Blain and Craig Byrne 

Michael P. Canizzaro 

Patricia Watson Capello '80 

Geraldine and Michael P. Carbone '60 

Bernadine Castagnola Carpenter '57 and 

Robert Carpenter 

Kimberly Claiborne 

Sheila and Donald Cluff 

Lalane Coaxum and Kory Watkins 

Mariah L. and Stephen J. Cochrane 

Carleen Coney '72 

Suzanne Schofield Connolly, M.D. '65 and 

Peter Connolly 

Vanessa and William J. Correia '66 

Anonymous 

Leslie T. and Troy D. Crosby 

Gloria Cox Crowell '80 and 

Anthony Crowell '80 

Anonymous 

Maria and Edgar Allan E. Daluz 

Lekeisha P. Davillier 

Taffany L. Jones-Davis and 

Amudu B. Davis 

Anita and Charles DeMarais, Jr. 

Emily and Jamel Demir 

Alexia T. Dobbs 

Sophia H. and Hamilton H. Du 

Patricia A. Hennigan Dunne '84 and 

Mark Dunne 

Jeanne and Jean-Luc Dupont 

Mai Eatherton 

Rachel Blau and John Eckhouse 

Tina Benitez and Thomas Edgerton 

Burton P. Edwards 

William T. Egan 

Clothilde A. Escudero 

Mary Mallon-Farley and James Farley 

Mary A. Pezzuto and Paul J. Farrington 

Jennifer Pettis Farros '76 

Karen Ferra 

Patricia Brennan and Eric Fieberling 

James M. Flannigan '56 

Kathleen U. Scannell Flood '83 and 

Patrick J. Flood '81 

Lillian and Stewart Fong, M.D. 

Samantha E. Forde '90 and Eric Danner 

Marie and Rocco Franciosa '60 

Maria C. Risquez and David M. Franklin 

Christine D. and Joseph A. Garofoli 

Sonja Godfrey 

Victoria Gonzalez 

Nina G. Green 

Michelle Greene 

Debora and Nick Grover '68 

Marco A. Guerra '86 

Wahiba Hall and Efton Hall, Jr. 

Reginald Hamilton '82 

Joseph J. Haraburda 

Roxie Hardeman 

Yolanda Harvey-Patton '87 and 

Darren Patton, Sr. 

HERO, Inc. 

Jody and Arthur Hoffman 

Industrial Safety Supply 

Leslie Jackson 

Marilyn Price-Jefferson and Eric Jefferson 

Tina and Aaron Jones, Sr. 

Alisa and Ellis Jones 

Kaiser Permanente Community Giving 


Sylvia Martin Kealy '62 and 

Michael J. Kealy '60 

Cathy and Patrick Kelly 

Kennedy/Jenks Consultants 

Jill V. McGill and Richard Kerbavaz 

Mamie and Willie King, Jr. 

Joanne Kinyon 

Dennis M. Kohles '69 

Barbara Kotin and Geoffrey Kotin, M.D. 

Carla Menchini-Kreitz and 

Tyler R. Kreitz '97 

Alison Labra 

Suzanne and Gary Lachelli 

Lamorinda Baseball Club 

Catherine Dunnigan Larkin '64 and 

Thomas H. Larkin '64 

Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory 

Maria Laxo and Robert Limon 

Marianne and Michael Lonsdale 

Dessiree and Amado Lozano, Jr. 

Pamela Worobel-Luk and Wayne Luk 

Esminia Luluquisen 

Estella Luluquisen Hunt 

Nancy R. MacKinnon 

Elizabeth J. and Mark A. Marrama, M.D. 

Tywanna and Carlos Martin 

Kristin A. Porter and Jim J. McAvoy 

Patricia Chavez and Troy McConico, Sr. 

Jennifer C. and Roger G. McElrath 

Roxanne and Blaine McFadden, Sr. 

Karen I. and William H. McInerney, Jr. 

Susan and Paul C. McLoone, M.D. '82 

Patricia Santi McMillan '60 and 

Edward F. McMillan 

The Mechanics Bank 

Joan Shepherd Mellows '77 and 

Oliver Mellows 

Maria Dolores Mena 

Carol Matthews Milano '57 

Mark Miller 

Michelle Miller 

Norimi Minatoya 

Montclair Environmental Mangement, Inc. 

Tyanne Sturdivant-Moore and 

Jeffery A. Moore 

Alison D. and Robert A. Morgan, Sr. 

Janet G. and Dennis J. Mulshine 

Diana Murray 

Noelle and James D. Murray 

Rina and James P. Negri '68 

Jill and Derrick Nesbitt 

Jon Nishimoto 

Ann Nordin 

Elizabeth and Paul M. Nuti '89 

Rick Nygren '81 

Olukemi B. Obayemi 

Julie Kwan and Joe Omega 

Julie and Roberto Ortega 

Becky and John Pang 

Alai K. Papillon '87 

John S. Pappas 

Bryan Parker 

Donald Parr '56 

JoAnne and Mark Perri 

Rosanne T. and Daniel Piccinini 

Melissa and Joel Plaisance 

Philana and Jeffery Pride 

B. James Pullman '64 

Debra Vails-Qualters and James Qualters 

Eileen R. and Marcelo C. Rabuy 

Ursula Reed and Willie Bullock 

Gail Dutton Reilly '79 and Dennis Reilly 

Mireya Reyes 

Audrey and Paul L. Richards 

Rosette Nguyen and 

Thomas P. Roberson '69 

Patrick Romani '70 

Renee and Dennis Ross 

Shari and Peter F. Ross '83 

Jean and Willie Ross 

Rhina and David Ruggiero 

Jodelle M. Prola Russi '79 and 

John F. Russi '79 

Nalini and Nicolas Sabaratnam 

Antone F. Salel '56 

Krista and Michael Samboy 

Sonia and John J. Sanchez 

Jesusa C. and Floren B. Santos 

Monica and Larry N. Satterthwaite 

Catherine McDonald and 

Joseph H. Schieffer 

Cletis Shelby 

Tomita and Mark Shimamoto 

52 THE DRAGON

Board of Regents member Fr. Jay Matthews distributes communion at the Opening School Liturgy. Photo by Briana Loewinsohn. 

Shondra M. Chavez and 

Robert W. Shirley 

Clarence R. Silva '67 

Tahira Simon 

Hoa and Chung Sin 

Fritz Sparks 

Lorna and Arthur J. Spencer '62 

Martha O. and Brian J. Staskawicz 

Cory and Kenneth Swain 

Barbara R. and John W. Tarabini '55 

Target 

Mark Taylor 

Jamileh and Victor Telhami 

Michelle and Kevin M. Thornton '78 

Julie Benson and Kent Thudium 

Flora and Robert Toney, Sr. 

Marianne and John Vardaman 

Kisitina and Thomas Venegas 

Terri LaBeaux and Andrew Walker, Jr. 

Beverly and Randy Walker 

Margaret Zweiback and 

Robert Z. Wasserman 

Renee and James T. Weiland 

Suzanne A. and James R. White '67 

Larry Widmayer 

Dorothy L. Wilkins 

La Tanya Buckley-Williams and 

James Willliams 

Nina Woodruff and Gregory Walker 

Dianne Yabuki 

Dana Ciraulo Young '83 and 

Kaipo Young 

Monica L. Hayes Younghein '69 and 

John K. Younghein 

Karren and Eugene N. Yun 

Nora Garcia-Zepeda, M.D. and 

Frank X. Zepeda 

Century Club 

($100 + ) 

Donna and Eric Abrams 

Melinda Wilson Abrazado '61 

Laura E. Accinelli '71 

Mark A. Acuna '74 

Christine and Kip D. Adam 

Gary Affonso 

Mary Ann Agno 

Randi and James A. Aguiar, M.D. '62 

LaVerne Murillo Aguirre-Parmley '61 and 

Richard Parmley 

All In One Fitness 

Sarah Allen 

Lisa Ostroski and Chiron E. Alston 

Angela M. Alton 

Maria and Vidal Alvarado 

Karin Rimel Amour '75 and 

William Amour 

Caroline and Bruce Amundson 

Lyn Cardin Andersen '63 and Gary Depp 

Roberta Souza Andersen '55 and 

Robert K. Andersen 

Terri Herko-Anderson and 

James G. Anderson 

Ramona J. Anderson 

Cynthia S. and Victor M. Andrada 

Jill Aragon 

Katherine Arnerich '64 

Suzanne Arnhart '67 

Anne and Carlos Arriaga 

Rose and John Ascuaga 

A. Marice Ashe and Larry Orman 

AT&T 

Patricia and Brent August '60 

Stephen M. Avery '71 

Emily Bach 

Sonia and Vito Badalamenti, Sr. 

Magnolia and Wrophas Baker 

Romeo Baldeviso 

Damon Ballard 

Bank of the West 

Lisa and William C. Barbagallo '75 

Mary Francis Corcoran Barranti '62 and 

Richard Barranti 

Michelle and Cory Barrios, Sr. 

Tamara Barry Ten Com and Jack Barry 

Patricia Mitchell Bartholomeu '64 and 

Carlos Bartholomeu 

Margaret and Scott Barton 

Joyce L. Guglielmi and Frank R. Battaglia 

Sara Bauermeister and Fernando Mazzuca 

Anna K. and Robert A. Bauman 

Suzanne Bayer 

Alan Belluomini 

Sylvia and Garry Bennett 

Eliane V. B. and Joshua Bennett 

Mewail Berhe 

Nmarisha Berry 

Helen and Bruce Beutler 

Donna Rivers and Rodger Birt 

Brooke and Richard C. Biscay, M.D. '65 

Eleonora Klima and Steve Bittman 

Mary and Frederick Blume 

Sharon and Dennis Boegel '62 

Susie and Eric Boi 

Anne G. and Daniel H. Bookin 

Anita Boragno 

Jean Borella 

Lavinia and Nathaniel Bornor 

Robert F. Bosold '57 

Marna E. Mignone and Mark S. Bostick 

Vida Bottom 

Carol and David Branscum 

Alison and Samuel Brathwaite 

Charlene and Joseph Brignole 

Sophia and Kevin Broomfield 

Anonymous 

Kathleen E. Canty Brown '84 and 

Lloyd Brown 

Kimberly J. Brown 

Evelyn and Wilmer Brue 

K. and G. Bruins 

Nicolette and Nick Bruno '76 

Rita M. and Alfred Bucher 

Ann Thompson Buckley '56 and 

Joe Buckley 

Maribel and Rudolph Burnett IV 

John Burns '62 

Melody Tannam and Colin Busby 

Patricia A. Butler 

Kay E. and Carlos E. Cardenas 

Laure A. and Vince Cardinale 

Aida and Douglas Carlson 


53 THE DRAGON


Veronica Estropia-Carney and 

Julian Carney 

Marianne Mosher Carrasco '78 and 

Al Carrasco '76 

Kristine Humphrey Carvalho '86 

Marisela and Norbert Castro 

Sara and Rick Caviglia 

Lyle C. Cavin, Jr. 

Rose and Alvart Cedar 

Cellular Research 

Denis Chaix 

Soraya Massoumi and 

Frandics P. Chan '81 

Ida and William Chang 

Nancy Pekkari Charlson '61 

Luz and Carlton Chatman 

Joya and William Chavarin 

Donna M. Chenier '65 

Marijane Espicha Chestnut '56 and 

Paul Chestnut 

Gay and Michael J. Chiappetta 

Starla and Robert E. Chimienti '60 

Margaret Piper Choy '69 and 

Joseph Choy '69 

Carole and Arthur J. P. Chu 

John Cianciolo 

Lloyd Cibulka 

Kathleen and Joseph Clapp 

Class of 1987 

Ronald Coaxum 

Clare F. and Edward Coffey * 

Katrina Coleman 

Cristina M. and Scott W. Comendant 

Suzanne and David Commins 

Joyce and Edward Conley 

Kimberly E. and Louis J. Conti 

Sue and Samuel Cook 

Veda and Alan Coote 

Shawn and Daniel Copenhagen '84 

Joan and Arthur Costamagna 

Mary Cotter 

Katie Durkin Cronin '80 and 

Kelly Cronin '80 

Patricia and Robert Cross 

Amy and James D. Crudo 

Susan G. Cummings and 

Tim Cummings '65 

Ralonda A. Cunningham 

Jennifer and Kevin Cushing 

Sheila Moyles Cushing '57 

Deborah L. Cussen 

Madeline C. Messina Cutino '55 

Debbie VanHecke '70 and 

Gregor J. Cuzner 

Michelle and Terrence Daniel, Sr. 

Sharon Daniels '73 

June and Robert D. Davis 

Helena G. and Steven D. Dietrich 

Nancy and Ronald Dirito '57 

Theresa and Joseph Doll '60 

Dennis Dougherty 

Derek Duarte 

Sally I. and Donald Duggan 

Mary Durkin 

Carlyne Medeiros Durnan '56 

Renee L. Early 

Ernie Echague 

David Eckman 

Elizabeth Edwards 

Reginald A. Edwards '67 

Dovie White and Arnold Ellis 

Betty Englick 

Mary T. and John W. Englick 

Kathy Shepler Erceg '61 and 

John B. Erceg '61 

Sara and Mark Ericson 

Helen Estrada 

Georgean Evans 

Kamrin and Robert Evans 

Sandra Farias '62 

Tara Fauria 

Kathleen Feder 

Dan Fenton 

Clifford Ferreira '57 

Maria and Tod D. Fierner 

Mark P. Fisher 

Edward Flynn 

Kathleen M. Kemp Forrest '56 

Elizabeth Carmassi Fournier '84 and 

John Fournier 

Sharon and Phillip Francis 

FreeCause 

Maureen Croak Freeman '77 and 

Seth R. Freeman 

Susan M. and Mark J. Freitas 

Marlene Freitas '55 

Roberta E. Frick 

Sara J. Frisbee 

Cecile Lee and Hank Fung 

Tyche Gage 

Edward S. Gallagher '56 

Gretchen and Brian Gallaway 

Martha Ximena Garzon and 

Juan C. Nino 

Jane and Leo Gaspardone 

Alice Gee 

Mr. and Mrs. Rivers Gee, Sr. 

Olita Ghiglione 

Tracy Creer and Brian A. Gibson 

Adam J. Gildea '12 

Patrick W. Golden, Jr. '64 

Frank J. Gonsalves '69 

Angie M. and Carlos G. Gonzalez, Jr. 

Barbara and Wayne Goodroe 

Patrick R. Gordon '06 

Ann and Richard Goslee 

Elizabeth and Don Goss 

Janet Capurro Graham '71 

Ann J. Chiappelone Graves '68 and 

Thomas Graves 

Jane Greenfield 

Joan E. and Stanley Grell 

Catherine L. Gross '00 

Joyce and Robert Guglielmi 

Prescilla Gurrea-Gonzalez 

Ana and Enrique Gutierrez IV 

Elana H. Hall 

Mary Lou Sullivan Hallisey '60 

Gloria J. Ramirez Halman 

Regina Hamilton 

Jeffrey J. Hansen '70 

Susan and Richard H. J. Harder 

Colleen Calhoun and George Harig, Jr. 

Jeshawna and Lonnell Harrell, Sr. 

Annette Harris 

Susan and Michael Harrison 

Lisa Hartfield 

Martha Hawkins 

Jacqueline and Thomas L. Hayes 

Carol W. Heard '74 

Christina V. Koci Hernandez and 

Richard Hernandez 

Ann Herrick 

Cathy A. Hess 

Hockey Dad Construction 

Angelica M. Stacy and David T. Hodul 

Stephen T. Holloway '82 

Mani and Marc Homertgen 

Bernice Chung and John Huang 

Nancy A. and Joseph H. Huber 

Carol A. Hubert '55 and John R. Calvert 

Heidi Hudson 

Janet Huff 

Pat and Jurdy Hughes 

Sheerin Zehra and Tanvir Hussain 

Ruth E. and Robert L. Hussey 

Eve and William Hustace '71 

Peggy Huston 

Valerie and Magnus IbnAle 

Ann Gressani and Tim Iglesias 

Gary Ireland 

Marilyn Lynch Isaeff '60 

Anna and Yves Jacot 

Drew S. Jaffe '12 

Colleen Nahm Jarboe '60 

Jean and George Jardim '58 

Donald F. Javete 

Susan and Andrew Jennings 

JMR Concessions 

Trese and Daniel Johnson 

Connie E. and Lee Johnson 

Jodie Jonas-Labee and Philip Labee 

Robin Brumell and Jeff Jones 

Stanley Jones 

Mary Kamian 

Walter Karney 

Malissa Karsseboom 

Beatrice Churchman and Kenneth Kaufmann 

Genet Kebede 

Janet H. Smith Keeter '79 

Mary L. Kelley '58 

Yvette Kelly 

Nancy Kemmerling 

Mary Kennedy '60 

Martha Huante Kenney and 

Michael J. Kenney 

William F. Kenny 

Jessi and Jason Kincaid 

Marlene Fields Kingman and 

Frank H. Kingman 

Maureen Wingfield Klausner '68 and 

Karl Klausner 

Carol Koerlin Kloninger-Piper '62 

Danny Krebs 

Nicole and J. Robert Krug '86 

Karlin and Rodney I. Krug '55 

Jasvinder Kumar 

Victoria M. and 

Peter P. La Torre, Jr., M.D. '58 

Lakan Development Corporation 

Connie Land 

Margaret W. and Fred Lange, Jr. 

Hector Lara 

Mimi and Ted Lara 

Shirley and Medardo M. Largoza, Jr. 

David L. Leal '86 

Joan Harshaw LeBer '57 and 

Ed LeBer, Jr. 

Evelyn E. Lee 

John Legnitto 

Louise A. Finello Lehman '61 and 

Ronald Lehman 

Colleen and Eric Leong 

Catherine Kirby Levinson '64 and 

Steven H. Levinson 

Sheila B. and Thomas G. Lewellyn 

Anita Gurrea Littman '72 

Christine and Richard G. Logan, Jr. '72 

Tracey Thomas Lovely '81 

Maria and Juan Loza 

Dorothy Mockus Lubin and James Lubin 

Robin L. and Fredric D. Luckett 

Brian D. Lucky '81 

William Lyons 

Alexander P. MacMillan 

Trudy C. and David F. Macmillan 

Judith Schiavenza Madigan '63 

Gavin Maeda 

Maria and David Magallon 

Laurie and Daniel Malmgren 

Phyllis Marshall 

Anne and Michael Martinez 

Anonymous 

Stephanie A. Krywe and 

Michael A. Matthews '74 

Michael McBride '69 

Linda K. and Kevin P. McCarthy '81 

Colleen A. McCauley 

Ellen McCracken '65 and Mario Garcia 

Gertrude McCulloch '63 

Patrice and Marvin McElroy, Jr. 

Thomas McElroy 

Christine and Jack McGuire 

Mary and Michael McKenna 

Maria Mena 

Martha Doloris Mena 

Peter Michaelides 

Cynthia and Kevin Mills '81 

Patricia and Perry Milton 

Lynn and Vassil Mladjov 

Lee Ann and James Monfredini 

Arlette and John C. Monfredini 

Denise A. and Martin E. Monfredini 

Kathy and Gregory Moore 

Florence Morjig 

Louise and Jay P. Murphy 

Susan and Richard Murphy '63 

Lyn K. and Donald P. Murray 

Alfred J. Musante, Sr. 

Judy and Alfred J. Musante, Jr. '73 

Marianne Nagel 

Joanne Neft 

Nancy J. Negri '70 

Aprille C. and Don Nethercott 

Bridgette and Dan Newell 

Tuyen Nguyen 

Marlene Costa Nielsen '59 and 

James D. G. Gwatkin III 

Kat and Afshin Nouri 

Nancy Farnan Oliver '60 and 

Richard Oliver 

Marva and Daniel Onstad 

Oracle Foundation 

Marsha Solomon and Jesse Osborne 

Donna and Michael Ostrowski 

Susanna and Gerald Oto 

Mary and Glenn Otterman, Jr. 

Danielle and Jaseon Outlaw '96 

Lisa Pagan 

Ann and Howard Palmer 

Vicky and Pete Palmer 

Ramona Pam 

Varsha and John Panagos 

Sara B. Bedford and Michael C. Panori 

Landon Pearson 

Gerald Pedrera 

Sally M. and Mario G. Perez '91 

Linda Oakes Perkins '67 and 

Lowell Perkins 

John L. Peterson '63 

Suzanne Nuti Peterson '83 and 

Paul Peterson 

Lori C. Petrini '95 

Karen and Thomas Petzoldt 

Phillips 66 

Rachel J. Pinette and Mark J. Durst 

Shiaree and Perla Pobre 

Zachary Polsky 

Gabriela and Ramiro Ponce 

Catherine H. and Donald G. Pouliot '66 

Rubiel and Lawrence L. Powell 

Danielle and Dale Power 

Kelly and Bill Powers 

Karen A. Proehl 

Candice and William J. Promes 

Kathleen J. Purcell 

Jenny Rambo 

Argelia and Refugio Ramos 

Linda Barbo Randolphi '61 and 

Dennis Randolphi '59 

Susan and Alex Ravnik 

Alma L. and Phillip Re 

Vernell and Rodney Reed 

Dolores J. Reichert 

Mary A. and Ronald Rettig-Zucchi 

Patricia Reynoso 

Monte Richards 

Robert D. Rivers '60 

Mary Maloney Roberts 

Okashi Robles '85 

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Eva and Carlos Rocha 

Barbara J. and James M. Rockett 

Paulette Bickers Roddy '88 and 

Robert L. Roddy '85 

Quisqueya M. Rodriguez '90 and 

Jeremy Engleman 

Deborah H. and Michael A. Roosevelt 

David M. Rose '60 

Connie and Robert Rosenquist 

Karen and Laurence Russo 

Billie and Douglas Ryder 

Ann and Joe Saccomanno 

Colette E. Ashby Sadler and 

Mark M. Sadler 

Gloria and Tom Salata 

Chad Salcido 

Gina Salem 

San Francisco Pretrial Diversion Project, Inc. 

Ylaria and Timothy Sanchez 

Kyletta Sanchez-Turner 

Carolyn C. Santi '62 

Cathrine Sasek '75 

Shannon J. and William L. Saxton, Jr. 

Elizabeth D. and Robert Scarpa '70 

Gizelle Barany and David Scharff 

Ellen and James M. Schiavenza '67 

Karen Schlemmer Christ '92 

and Sean Christ 

Kathleen Schmidt Padilla '61 

Reverend Paul J. Schmidt '56 

Daniel J. Schneider '76 

Josefa Tozer Scholz '63 

Maureen R. and Gregory E. Schopf 

Greta Schubert-Sanford '84 and 

John Sanford 

Kathleen and Brian Schumacher 

Sandra R. and Steven F. Sciamanna '74 

Marsha and Alvin D. Scott 

Suzanne and Robert Scott 

Jennifer Benford Seibert '80 

Carolyn Serrao '65 

Zaven Shahbazian 

Shahrzad Sharei 

Thea Gorman Shepard '62 and 

Ken L. Shepard '59 

Eileen Shibata 

Ching and Man Shiu 

Leslie and Harvey P. Silket 

Gail and Richard Silla 

Virginia Sire 

Aida D. Sixtos 

Bobbe and James W. Skiles 

Charles Slyngstad '72 

Belvin Smith 

Kristie L. and Ronald L. Smith 

Ronny L. Smith '06 

Traci Smith 

Jean Dutra Soares '56 

Barbara and Lawrence A. Soletti 

Jeannine Willits Songey '80 and 

Jim Songey 

Andrea and Armando Soto, Jr. 

Donna McKenzie Soto '62 and 

Raymond Soto '58 

Lupe L. and Roberto Soto 

Debbie and Robert Spinardi '68 

Otis Statum, Sr. 

Colinda Y. Stephens-Westbrooks 

Cara and Jeff Strom 

Maria Mercedes Agudelo and Jose Suarez 

Frank Sweis 

Mayreni Sweis 

Andrea Z. and Daniel J. Tachiera '76 

Ruth and Robert R. Talley 

Tavares Realty and Associates 

Robert Tavares '56 

Tina and Jeffrey Taylor-Weber 

John E. Teal '56 

Marilyn Baeta Teghtmeyer '60 

Anna R. Temple '00 

Participating in a science field research trip, Tae Shimamoto '14 and Gretchen Shaw '13 clear out invasive 

species in the Galapagos. Photo by Tom Tyler. 

Pamela D. Terrell 

Virginia and Anthony Texeira 

Lisa and Andrew E. Tharp 

Regina and Joseph Thomas 

Anne O'Malley Thomasmeyer '73 and 

Bill Thomasmeyer 

Jennifer and Marcus Thompson 

Randal L. Thornally '69 

Mariann and Edward F. Tocci 

Camille Tompkins 

Mary and Edmond E. Traille '66 

Jane Ratto Traversa '70 and 

Vincenzo Traversa 

Michael M. Turnacliff 

Helene Simi Twyford '55 and 

Alfred T. Twyford 

Anne Cowie Ulses '55 and Robert J. Ulses 

Beverly and Earl Underwood 

Uniroyal Soccer Program / Trone Brand Energy 

Laleh Vakili 

Carl E. Vandendriessche '66 

Darby Venegas 

Angela Verploegh 

Stephanie and Douglas T. Vierra, Sr. 

Judith Gorman Vinci '58 

Julayne and Clayton Virgil 

Richard Vitale 

Reverend Frank Wagner, O.M.I. 

Nancy and Thomas Wall 

Patricia Menghini Walters '65 

Gail and William Ward 

Frances J. Warmerdam and 

James Patterson 

Barbara and Christopher Westover 

Sarah White 

Laurie Phillips Whitsel '58 and 

Richard H. Whitsel 

Carole Widmayer 

Pat and William H. Wiegmann '55 

Valerie Wiggins 

Latonya Wilkerson-Knox 

Cassandra L. Williams 

D. L. Williams 

Felicia R. Williams 

Naela and Shawny Williams 

Betty Masar Wilson '60 and David Wilson 

Barbara Leslie and Michael Wilson 

Robin F. and Peter Winokur 

Linda and David Woo 

Anne and William Woodell 

Hanada and Nayef Yamini 

Theresa K. and Gene Yang 

Josephine and Gary Yee 

Michelle and Sang Yoon 

Ted Zambukos '60 

Elizabeth Zarlengo 

Gloriah and Stephen Zavell 

Janice M. and Roland W. Zeiser 

Joan E. and James H. Ziegler '61 

Carmen and Mario U. Zuniga 

O’Dowd Supporter 

(up to $99 ) 

Carol Moloney Ace '68 

Cristina Airaghi 

Theresa Light Ajuria '69 and Ken Ajuria 


55 THE DRAGON


Moonyeen and Ronald A. Alameida 

Bernie Allard 

L. C. Almazol 

Bridget and C. Anthony Amato 

Sherry Anderson 

Cora and Filipinas Antonio 

Nancy and Vincent Anzilotti 

Carol A. Murray Arnerich '67 and 

Bill Arnerich '62 

Joan and Carl Arvold 

Lois and Bob Baldocchi 

Deborah A. Baldwin 

Irma and George L. Baldwin 

Carol and George Balise 

Barbara and Malvin Barer 

Cherie Barfield 

Damian Barnes 

Joseph T. Barry '72 

Bert Bartlett 

Alicia Y. Battle 

Gabrielle and Jon Baumgartner 

Phyllis A. Riley Bazzano '59 and 

John J. Bazzano 

Grace Gordillo-Beatty and Thomas Beatty 

Julie A. Love and Cecilia C. Beck 

Julie Graffagna and Jeff V. Beeby 

Lynn and Daniel Benas 

Sabine and Phil Bennett 

John Benson 

Carla and Ken Betts 

Melody Bier 

Loraine C. Binion 

Lorrie Blake 

Thomas A. Blake 

Barbara Borowiak 

Mary Fraga Bowers '71 and William Bowers 

Francesca Kaiser Brake '82 and Alan Brake 

Sarah Bremer 

Gerald Brown, Sr. 

Virginia Brown 

Donna and Joseph Brownell 

Patricia Bruce 

Mieke Bryant 

Dennise Burgess '67 

Barbara and William F. Burkart 

Janice J. and John P. Burke '59 

Charles Burns 

Jonathan Burns 

Sabina Burns 

Carol and Dennis J. Callaghan 

Grace Prindiville Campbell '64 

Lillian Campbell-Jones 

Antonieta and Martin J. Carmody 

Eda Carniglia 

Christopher J. Carter 

Hans Castro 

Johanna Castro 

Carol and Joe Castronovo 

Pat Cattell 

Deloyce Shaw and Herbert Chatmon 

Gina L. and Royce A. Chrys 

Sharon K. Clancey 

Anita Cleveland 

Judy Coleman 

Tammy Contreras 

Janice Coonrod 

Saloma Guesnon Cordero '58 

Sharon R. Correia '83 

Ana Crosse 

Sharon and Willie Crum 

Paulette Rivard Cummings '65 and 

Allen Cummings 

Siobhan T. and Brian D. Cushing '84 

Barbara Wixson Cuvelier 

Jennifer Walwark and Robert Dailey 

Karen and Jim Daniel 

Brion F. Daniels '81 

Cheryl and Stafford Daniels III '77 

Stephanie and Eldridge Davis 

Juanada Davis 

Tracey A. Packer and David L. Dawley 

Sylvia and Jerome Deck 

Chrissy DeFrance 

Chris LeMay Dempsey '72 and 

Robert E. Dempsey '72 

Virginia Dermont-Hill 

Jennifer Pruitt DeVinney '90 and 

Craig R. DeVinney, M.D. '92 

Robert A. DiDonato '59 

Else G. Dittmer '96 

Barbara A. and David W. Dixon '67 

Patricia and Jeri Dobbs 

Liza Dodd 

Christopher Domingue 

Marc Dominguez 

Kevin J. Donahue '63 

Crescencia Donida 

Ellen Grace Donida 

Elmalen Donida 

Rosula Donida 

Sherisse Dozier 

Sara and Emerson A. DuBois '93 

Susan Dunn 

Marion Ferreira Durbin '56 and Frank Durbin 

Earlene F. Dutton 

Clara and Angel Dysico 

Josephine and Arnold Dysico 

Eccher Lillian and Joe Eccher 

John P. Eckloff '79 

Laurant I. Edwards '70 

Gioia and Dennis J. Egan '70 

Sally M. Elizares '73 

Mary A. and Robert J. Eve 

Linda and James I. Faison, Sr. 

Irma Farrell 

Jennifer G. and Todd J. Ferrara 

Kerry J. Ricketts and Frederick S. Ferris 

First African Methodist Episcopal Church 

The Fitzgerald Family 

Rosario and James Flores 

Claire and Fred Flowers 

Megan L. Foley '89 and Neil Donovan 

Mike Friedrich '67 

Rita and Robert Frugoli 

Dorothy Aguiar Fuller 

Theresa Vargas Fuller '62 and William Fuller 

Susan Galindo 

Chris Gallick 

Julia E. Ganski '03 

Fae and Bill Gerkin 

Barbara and Robert B. Gex, Sr. 

Robert B. Gex, Jr. '00 

Mary B. and Frank R. Gilbert 

Robert F. Gilfether '56 

Elizabeth Welch Golove, D.C. '85 and 

William H. Golove 

Diane and Nelson M. Gomes 

Leonidia F. Gonsalves '74 and 

Arcellious Archie 

Mary Galena and Carlos Gonzalez 

Noe Gonzalez 

GoodSearch 

Chrystal Ruffin-Goshey and 

Charles Goshey 

Theresa Martell Gould '70 and 

Emerson W. Gould 

Renee Grady 

Graham & Company Salon 

Earl Granberry 

Myila Granberry 

Bettie Grandison 

Mary and Thomas Green, Sr. 

Jennifer and Wayne T. Gregori '75 

Diane and Paul Gressani 

Veronica Gressani 

Lisa and Bryan Gros 

Julie Guilfoy and Patrick Morrow 

Teresa Catlett and Harvell Guiton '80 

Katherine Gyorfi 

Bea Steffensen Hallenbeck '60 

Derek J. Halman II '07 

Lila J. Halpern 

Diane Handlos 

Reeta and Franklin Hardin 

Patti Harjehausen 

Valerie Kercher Hasson '60 

Anna M. Hawkins '15 

Sheila Kelly Helfrich '89 

Ann M. Henning '79 

Dominic Henri 

Megan McPherson Herold '91 and 

Orlando Herold 

Jeanine and Roberto Herrera 

Alanna Higgins Joyce '99 

Jacelynn A. Hill '01 

Tahira and George Holland 

Dilys and Benjamin Holme, Jr. 

Karen J. Hossfeld 

Janice Hunt 

Geraldine G. and Howard Isham 

Rebecca and Paul Jackson 

Thomas J. Johnson 

Clara and James J. Johnston 

Lisa Jones 

Malinda Jones-Williams 

Sara Lillevand Judd '86 and Brian Judd 

Solita and J. Perry Julien 

Elaine and Stanley Jungleib 

Beverly Kahn 

Linda L. and Robert M. Kathman 

Anna and Joshua Katz 

Madeline and Joseph Kepp 

Ramil Khadine 

Kieran A. King '83 

Vicki Prepouses Kiningham, M.D. '78 

and Robert Kiningham, M.D. 

Lori Koven '75 

Jennifer Kraus and David Kraus 

Roberta E. Kreitz '91 

Judith Krowley 

Minerva and Kurt Kyotani 

Kandy and Christopher Kyriacou 

Amy C. Nolin LeBold '94 

Nicole Pagano and Mark Lederer 

Aura Lee 

Anne E. Cairney and James E. Lee 

Susan and Ed Levy '72 

Barbara J. Lewis 

Briana and Stephen Loewinsohn 

Michele M. and Brian B. Longley 

Carolyn Cranston Lott '69 and Lonald Lott 

Lydia Lu 

Donna and Raymond Maas 

Jesse MacKinnon 

Connie Maggi 

Arleen and Robert Maginnis 

Katherine A. Mahoney '06 

Rachel A. Nethercott Manifesto '00 and 

Joseph R. Manifesto '95 

Eleanor M. Manuel 

Eva Marlatt 

Laurie Marta and Wade Wahrenbrock 

Marilyn and Lawrence Marta 

Maryann and Alfred Mathews 

Mr. and Mrs. Brandon Maus 

Katherine Maxwell 

Carolyn R. and Raymond A. Maxwell 

Sharon McCall 

Julia McCoy 

Maureen and Gil McCutchan 

John McGill 

William McNeil 

Thomas J. McPartland '63 

Janet and Jack Meehan 

Lynn and Paul Mettille 

Kenneth E. Meyer '73 

Janis L. and Robert J. Mondin 

Nora and John C. Monfredini 

Darnell and Daniel Moresi 

Morgan Stanley Matching Gift Program 

Sally Morris 

Rita and Norman Nagel 

June and Cleo Nelson 

James F. Nettleton '84 

Timothy C. Newman 

Barbara and Herb Nobriga '58 

Nancy Norland 

Kathleen Geritz and Jeff Norman 

Dara Northcroft 

Trina Oliver 

Mary and John Orfali 

Elizabeth Orozco '69 

Parker & Sears Orthodontics 

Dani Zablocki Parker '62 and 

William L. Parker 

Bea Paulos 

Darling Vinavong and 

Brian M. Payawal '92 

Philippia and Anthony R. Pegram 

Lysbeth M. and Bud Pence 

Jacqueline Austin and Gayzelle Penton 

Glenda C. Perry and Dennis E. Perry '60 

Lynn Bishop-Petouhoff and 

Michael L. Petouhoff 

Debra Petrocelli 

The Pfizer Foundation Matching Gifts Program 

Thien Pham 

Joe Picard and Jennifer Seeno Picard '87 

Andrea M. Platt '95 

Rita C. Pollen 

Debra Pomeroy 

Mary and Nicholas T. Prepouses 

Lynne Nicoli Prins '75 

Marinor and Greg Protacio, Jr. 

Annie Prutzman 

Cindy and Richard J. Puppione 

Stephanie A. Ragland '74 and 

Jerry Johnsen 

Michele C. Gilfether Ragon '97 

Marilyn Ramil 

Nancy Ramos 

Fred Randolph 

Michelle L. Raven '13 

Sarah L. Raven '11 

Lisa and Dennis W. Reichert 

Lidia Carlos Reynes '76 and 

Charles Reynes 

Llewellyn B. Richie '89 

Kathleen Riley 

Therese and Donovan Rittenbach 

Elizabeth Prola Roberts '91 and 

Ed Roberts 

Mylene D'Cunha and Oscar Rodrigues 

Mary Ann Rokovich '65 

Nicholas W. Roosevelt '04 

Christopher Roscoe 

Bonnie and Paul Rosenstein 

Susan Songey Rossillon '68 and 

James N. Rossillon 

Carolyn and Don San Miguel 

Sara Rosario-Sanchez and Javier F. Sanchez 

Nilda Santos 

Starr L. Saunders '98 

Anonymous 

Tanya Scalzo 

Paul B. Schmidt '68 

Christine A. Songey Schmitz '70 and 

Gregory A. Schmitz 

Ann C. Schorno '78 

Mary and John Schweska 

Anonymous 

Barbara and John Sereda 

Louis Sereda 

Diane Santas and David Sharp 

Sylvia Shelby-Dawson 

Teri Shepherd 

Marie Heredia Sheridan '60 

Fumilo Shibata 

Susan and Stephen G. Shub 

Twilva Simpson 

56 THE DRAGON

Brandon A. Sims '00 

Catherine and Pat J. Sinnott '68 

Tovah E. Skiles '96 

Thomas Skoda '60 

Angela Aguirre and Ronald Smalley 

Judy Lawrence Smith '70 

Kathleen A. and Alfred D. Soller 

Judith Souza 

Karen Spinardi '75 and Steve Roland 

Dori and Peter Sproul 

Carolyn Stout 

Karen Stradford '94 

Ann M. Habermann Sussman '73 and 

David Sussman 

Kristina and Timothy Taggart 

Laurie L. Thirion '93 

James Thomas 

Carmen Thompson 

Mary Tigh 

Lucy and Roger Tom 

Gina Jackson and Carlos Trujillo 

Sarah Tunik and Dan Oppenheimer 

Jase Turner 

Maureen Barry Tyree '77 and Terrence Tyree 

Archie Uchiyama 

Susana G. and Manuel S. Uribe 

Erin Valenzuela 

Juanito Vallente 

Margaret M. Valva '75 

Gayle and John A. Vannucci 

Loren Reynolds and 

Douglas T. Vierra, Jr. '99 

Naz Villanueva 

Susan B. and David I. Wainwright 

George Watson 

Maria K. and Jonathan T. Wells 

Constance Welsh '58 

Rose Mary and Charles Wiedeman, Jr. 

Lois and Guy Wilkinson 

Pamela and Eldon Williams 

Janice and Edwin Williams 

Gladys and Attron Wilson 

Margaret M. and Edward M. Winkenbach 

Lani Wolf 

Shoshana Ziblatt 

Current Parent Giving 

Thank you Senior Parents. 

Your Support of the Parent Pledge 

Program has helped us achieve 

excellence in curricular and 

cocurricular programs. On behalf of 

the O'Dowd community, 

we thank you. 

Class of 2013 

Beverly and Christopher Abrenica 

Laura E. Accinelli '71 




Ellen and Dennis Baker 


Mewail Berhe 


Jovita and Michael Boitano 

Christine and Stanley Bradbury 



Gerald Brown, Sr. 

Xushie Y. and Thomas L. Brue '79 

Mieke Bryant 


Estela R. and David A. Burns 

Antonieta and Martin J. Carmody 

Veronica Estropia-Carney and 

Julian Carney 


Kathy L. and James A. Clark 

Kimberly E. and Louis J. Conti 





Liza Dodd 

Kathleen and Eamonn F. Dolan '79 


Candace Porter and Louis Donaville 

Kristina Dooman 

Sophia H. and Hamilton H. Du 

Felicia Duncan 



Dennis M. Fahey 




Diana C. Fuery, Ph.D. '76 


James Geselbracht 

Carla P. Gilbert-Keener 


Antonio Gomes 

Martha G. Fairwell and 

Stephen A. Goswell 

Geri and Phillip Granger 


Denise Gualandri 



Rebecca Rubin and Lee Halterman 

Regina Hamilton 



LaShawn Holden McKinzie and 

Brian McKinzie 

Si and Yen Huang 



Gina F. and Philip J. Jaber 


Jodie Jonas-Labee and Philip Labee 


James Kelly 

Theresa Masterson Kelly 



Jann and John R. King 


Barbara and Larry Kluger 


Anonymous 


Jeanne and Stuart Korn 



Karen N. Larson, D.D.S. and 

John A. Larson 



Anne E. Cairney and James E. Lee 

Sheila B. and Thomas G. Lewellyn 

Ann L. and Homer Licup 


Jackie Velazquez and Matthew P. Loesch 


Pamela Worobel-Luk and Wayne Luk 

Hitomi Asahara and George Madden 

Patrick J. Maher 


Eva Marlatt 

Hilary and Paul Martin 

Melanie and Randy Martin-Dauz 

Janet and Kelvin Mauchline 



Patricia Chavez and Troy McConico, Sr. 


Alison Fleming-McElroy and 

Dwight McElroy 

Andrea and George McLaughlin 


Takao Minatoya 

Norimi Minatoya 

Naomi and Joel Miroglio 



Mimi Rohr Neema and Frederic Neema 

Lieu and Hung K. Nguyen 





Deborah and David Opperud 

Mary and John Orfali 




Lance Page 

Camille Partee 

Stephanie and James Pearl 

Danielle Peel 

Margaret G. and Elmer P. Penaranda 




Gabriela and Ramiro Ponce 

Antoinette Porter 


Harry G. Prince 

Debra Vails-Qualters and James Qualters 

Jenny Rambo 

Argelia and Refugio Ramos 



Dan Raven 

Anonymous 

Vicki Lane-Rocha and Federico Rocha 


Luanne Livermore and Edward Rovera 



Gina Salem 

Samone and Kingkeo Samreuang 

Maria and James Schaufele 

Hildreth Willson and Chas Schley III 




Sylvia Shelby-Dawson 

Twilva Simpson 






Ananse C. Taharka, M.D. 

Ruth and Robert R. Talley 


Julie L. and Robert Taylor, Jr. 



Bettina Fernandez and Peter Towner 







Leah Hennen and Nicholas Vigil 

Monique and Timothy Wales 

Deborah and Timothy Waters 



Kandis and Darrin Westmore 



Diane and Sheldon Whitten-Vile, M.D. 

Lucia Hicks-Williams and 

Jeffrey Williams 

Kim and John Wolf 

Renate and John Woodbury 



Sharon and Olujimi Yoloye 

Pamela Yoo 

Katrin Kornel-Yu and Duo Yu 

Karren and Eugene N. Yun 

Patricia Zayas 

Class of 2014 




Kimberly Overstreet and Fola Afariogun 


Leonor A. and James Alexander, Sr. 

Lisa Ostroski and Chiron E. Alston 

Maureen and Eric Anders 


Angela B. and Alfred J. Anderson, Jr. 

Sheree and Jared Anderson 

Ramona J. Anderson 

Cynthia S. and Victor M. Andrada 

Elizabeth Weisend and 

Darin B. Apperson '89 

Jill Aragon 


Jolie Bales 


Corine Li and Thomas Berkins 

Eugenie M. and Elliot G. Bernadel-Huey 



Sue Chin and John F. Bowman 


Marsha Broquedis 



Heather and William E. Brown 




Toinette and Mark Carter 


Luz and Carlton Chatman 

Sabrina Chaumette '82 and 

Robert Brown 

Kathleen and Joseph Clapp 

Suzanne and David Commins 

Veda and Alan Coote 

Amy and James D. Crudo 



Rebecca and Joseph M. DeLuca 




Anna and Arnold Dos Santos 


Mark Dunne 

Tina Benitez and Thomas Edgerton 


Karen Ferra 

Patricia Brennan and Eric Fieberling 

Jacqueline Richter and Stuart Flashman 

Natalie Skakun and Pablo Flores 

Grace and Randal Fraters 



Claire Leary and Christopher F. Gauger 


Yuliya Berenshteyn and Oleg Goncharov 



All Gifts by Giving Level/Current Parent Giving 

57 THE DRAGON

What is Your Legacy? 

Why Bother? 

Current Parent Giving/Heritage Society 

Think about your needs, those of your loved ones, and 

your commitment to Bishop O’Dowd High School. Consult 

with your family and advisors. Thoughtfully planned, any of 

the following gifts may provide important personal benefits 

while providing an empowering gift to Bishop O’Dowd High 

School. 

• A bequest, which is a gift included in your will or 

living trust, is a flexible, time-honored way to establish 

a lasting legacy. 

• A gift of retirement assets, such as 401(k) plans 

or IRAs, may allow you to give more money than 

you thought possible while reducing taxes that may 

otherwise consume these assets. 

• A life income gift, such as a charitable trust, can 

be an important way to give you and/or a loved one 

income for life, provide unique tax benefits, and benefit 

O’Dowd. 

• Gifts of life insurance policies you may no longer 

need, or using your annual fund donations to fund a 

policy with the school as beneficiary, will help O’Dowd. 

Keith Grassel 

Jason Green and David T. Erwin 

Janet Mitani and Paul Grossman 

Teresa Catlett and Harvell Guiton '80 



Susan and Richard H. J. Harder 

Colleen Calhoun and George Harig, Jr. 

Lisa Hartfield 


Jennifer Baptiste-Hobbs and 

Vernon D. Hobbs 




Joslyn and Gregory Houston 

Catherine and Patrick Hurley 

Eve and William Hustace '71 



Janet Clitherow and Christopher Johnson 

Tracy and Edgar Johnson III 

Esther Molina and Helmut Kaiser 

Lisa M. and Robert J. Kalmbach 

Claire Castro and William Karney 

Jody and Paul R. Knowlton 


Nancy McPoyle Kretlow and Joe Kretlow 

Suzanne and Gary Lachelli 


Peng Zheng and Charles Li 

Maria and Juan Loza 

Robin L. and Fredric D. Luckett 

Valerie and John G. Luluquisen 

Julie Brown-Manzanares and 

Roy Manzanares, Jr. 

Susan Krowley-Markowitz and 

Joel Markowitz 

Phyllis Marshall 

Eileen T. McAndrew 

Anonymous 


Anne and Michael Melendez 

Elizabeth and Edward Mercier 


Mark Miller 




Pamela and Chris P. Murray 

Rhea and Michael Nersesian 




Simonne Dansereau and Shawn O'Keefe 


Marsha Solomon and Jesse Osborne 


Susanna and Gerald Oto 

Varsha and John Panagos 


Camilla and Richard Pember 




Dan Pitcock 

Maril Pitcock 

Monica and Carlos Plazola 

Virginia and Joseph Pulizzano 

Gail Dutton Reilly '79 and Dennis Reilly 

Lidia Carlos Reynes '76 and Charles Reynes 


Julianne Smith Richardson '82 and 

Thomas Richardson 


Catherine Domdoma and Michael Rodriguez 

Raenna and Scott R. Rorabeck 

Anna Edmondson and Peter Rumsey 



Sonia and John J. Sanchez 



Kent Schwartz 

Shonda Scott 

Marsha and Alvin D. Scott 

Suzanne and Robert Scott 

58 THE DRAGON 

You mean in addition to the financial benefits you 

enjoy by not losing assets to estate, income or capital gains 

taxation? Here are several good reasons: 

• Your legacy gift provides the margin of excellence 

in any aspect of the school you may choose. 

• Your legacy gift can build O’Dowd’s scholarship 

endowment that transforms lives. 

• Your legacy gift can be made as a lasting tribute or 

memorial in honor of yourself or a loved one. 

• Your legacy gift helps ensure O’Dowd’s fiscal and 

institutional strength, advancing its mission of 

excellence in Catholic college preparatory education 

from generation to generation. 

For information on how you can create your legacy, like those 

listed in the 1951 Heritage Society below, please contact 

Director of Alumni Relations LizaDawn Ramirez at (510) 

553-8617 or lramirez@bishopodowd.org, or visit www. 

bishopodowd.org and go to "Giving," then click on "Planned and 

Deferred Gifts." 

Linda Beets-Shay, M.D. and 

Gregory Shay, M.D. 

Cletis Shelby 

Teri Shepherd 




Ute Vogrinec and Alex Siow 

Debra J. Farb and Eric M. Sippel 

Andrea and Armando Soto, Jr. 



Criselda and Luis Tan 



Virginia and Anthony Texeira 

Jennifer and Marcus Thompson 

Julie Benson and Kent Thudium 

Cynthia and Lester Tom 

Maryrose and Tomas Valdez, D.P.M. 

Nancy Lindsay and Timothy Vendlinski 



Sarah White 

Valerie Wiggins 

Mary B. and Robb Willliams 

Julia and Gregory M. Wilson, Sr. 




Paul Wong 



Michelle and Sang Yoon 

Patricia and Christian Zaballos 






Class of 2015 

Donna and Eric Abrams 


1951 

Heritage Society 

Alumni, parents, faculty and friends 

who make legacy gifts to Bishop O'Dowd 

High School in their estate plans play a key 

role in charting our future and assuring 

fiscal stability. 

Their gifts build the endowment, a 

perpetual fund whose income provides 

essential financial support for all aspects of 

the school. 

We recognize the commitment of these 

visionary donors by extending to them 

membership in the 1951 Heritage Society. 

Marisa Angeles 

Anonymous 

Stephen M. Avery '71 

Patricia H. and V. Paul Bail '58 

Lillian and Ross J. Cadenasso 

Stephen J. Costa and Kate Levinson 

Pauline and Ernest DeCoite 

The Estate of Paul M. Harvey '63 

Mark Hellender '62 

Betty and Dale Isaacs 

Connie and N. Eric Jorgensen '56 

Karlin and Rodney I. Krug '55 

Mark S. Luciano '78 

Phillip Palmer '87 

Karen M. Ruiz '88 

Thea Gorman Shepard '62 and 

Ken L. Shepard '59 

Ann Harvilik Wolf '63

Maureen and James Adgar 

Mary Ann Agno 

Jennifer Chapman and Michael Allison 

Martina and Ernesto Amaya 

Maria and Mark Ambrose 

Jill Aragon 

Victoria and Harry Arruda, Jr. 

David H. Bail '87 

Hannelene B. Bail 

Margaret and Scott Barton 

Kathy Huff and David Beittel 

Nmarisha Berry 

Eleonora Klima and Steve Bittman 


Maureen Boyle '80 and Mark Caldwell 



Shirley Orille Brazis and John Brazis III 

Eva Brown 




Maribel and Rudolph Burnett IV 


Maria Elena Alexis and Osmundo Cabato, Jr. 


Silvia and Antonio Cardenas 

Nancy and James Carriere 

Priscilla and Peter Carson 

Marisela and Norbert Castro 

Karen M. and Ross F. Catanzarite 

Sara and Rick Caviglia 

Mary Ng and Gary Chan 

Janice Lera-Chan and Benson Chan 




Debbora and Christopher Chung 


Nanci and Thomas Clifton 



Christin and Glenn Cooper 

Susana Corona 

Barbara Cosentino and Susan Merriman 

Denise and William Crozier III 

Jonar and Erlinda Cruz 

Maria and Charles Cypher 





Helena G. and Steven D. Dietrich 

Maxine and Mark E. Drexler 


David Eckman 





Cynthia Bagby and Lorenzo Ellison 

Lori R. Smith-Evans and Gregory D. Evans 

Kamrin and Robert Evans 

Gloria Flores and William Fine 




Judith Ganley 

Alejandra and 

William Gardner, D.D.S. '82 

Susan and Tom Gentile 

Becky and Harjeet Ghuman 

Cathy Gibson and Sylvia Watson 


Deirdre and Mike Gipson 


Martha G. Fairwell and Stephen A. Goswell 

Melodie and David Graber 


Angela and James Hager 

Wahiba Hall and Efton Hall, Jr. 

Jeshawna and Lonnell Harrell, Sr. 

Gregory J. Harris 







Jennifer Cohen and Kevin Hillesland, Sr. 

Anna Scott and Stan Hindman, Sr. 

Kathryn and Charles Hoehn III 

Diana Engel and Jack Holmes 



Eleni and Andrew Hub 





Sylvia and John Jaber 



Andrea C. Bohn and Michael K. Johnson 

Ursulla Johnson 

Nina and Kenneth Jones 


Malissa Karsseboom 

Genet Kebede 

Virginia and Todd Keeler-Wolf 



Jamie and John Kepp 

Darlene and Daniel Kern 

Sheila Coffey Kilty '79 and Kevin Kilty 

Judith and Michael Klein 

Martha J. and Steven Kracht 


Shirley and Medardo M. Largoza, Jr. 



Maria Valerio and Allan Y. Lee 


Sandra M. Mon Lew '83 and Darrell Lew 

Maria Laxo and Robert Limon 

Anna and Mikhail Linetsky 

Yuteh T. Cheng and Zhishun A. Liu 




Shujun Luo and Samuel Mao 


Kevin C. Maas '83 


Reda Majiene and Ginataras Majus 


Eileen and Gregg Marrama 

Debbie A. Furino Marshall '82 and 

W. David Marshall 

Joyce and Douglas Marshall, Sr. 

Lyn and John Matejczyk 


Jill and Thomas McCleary 


Patrice and Marvin McElroy, Jr. 

Roxanne and Blaine McFadden, Sr. 



Pauline DeBerry Metzgar '84 

Michelle Miller 


Nora and David Mitchell 

Christine and Charles Moll III 



Siobhan Rigney-Myers and 

Stephen E. Myers 

Elene and George Mylordos 



Dana and David A. Neumann 


Kaaren Fladager and William Nieser 

Jon Nishimoto 



Kat and Afshin Nouri 



Steven and Kristin Oakley 

Dorothy Okamoto 



Julie Kwan and Joe Omega 

Julie and Roberto Ortega 

Anne and Thomas O'Shea 

Blanca Padilla 


Vivien and Ryan Pagila 

Felipa Ortiz-Pallen and Jordan M. Pallen '87 

Sally M. and Mario G. Perez '91 

Pat and Bruce Peterson 


Dawn Pieper 





Catherine and Richard Powell 

Rubiel and Lawrence L. Powell 


Kelly and Bill Powers 

Louise Quintard 

Karen Bozzone Raven '86 and Dan Raven 

Jennifer and John Rechenbach 

Ursula Reed and Willie Bullock 

Delphine Regalia 

Patricia Reynoso 

Michele Richards 

Patricia and Kevin Ridley 



Seth Robbins 



Eva and Carlos Rocha 

Paulette Bickers Roddy '88 and 

Robert L. Roddy '85 

Deborah Reed and David Roth 



Elena Sanchez 


Goney and Raman Sandhu 







Ching and Man Shiu 

Aida D. Sixtos 


Sally Slome 


Traci Smith 

Chris and Eric Stauffenegger 




Maria Mercedes Agudelo and Jose Suarez 


Frank Sweis 

Mayreni Sweis 

Anne E. Symens-Bucher '75 and 

Terry M. Symens-Bucher 


Cheryll Anne and Derrick Taylor 

Caroline and Steven Taylor 

Tina and Jeffrey Taylor-Weber 


Camille Tompkins 




Angela Verploegh 

Yukari and Robert Vincent, Jr. 


Tracy Smith and Bryan Waters 


Barbara and Darren Whitfield 

Jeanette H. and Kevin Wong 

Cindy Wong 


Thomas S. Woods 

Maria Sanchez-Wright and Darin Wright 


Audrey and David Wulff '84 

Dennis Yabuki 

Dianne Yabuki 


Kejia Wang and Qing Jiu Zhang 

Carmen and Mario U. Zuniga 

Class of 2016 


Lisette Adams 



Angela M. Alton 




Jane E. Atthowe 





Damon Ballard 

Michelle and Cory Barrios, Sr. 

Suzanne S. and Gino J. Bartalotti, Jr. 


Kate M. Beasley 

Michelle M. Gildea and Sean P. Beatty 

Eliane V. B. and Joshua Bennett 

Deborah M. and Samuel V. Berger 

Lisa Biasotti 

Gail and Kevin Binder 

Michael J. Booker 

Kelli D. and David W. Bordessa 


Hilary A. Stoermer and Steven M. Boswell 

Jennifer A. and Darren T. Boyden 

Alison and Samuel Brathwaite 

Shannon S. and Greg Broome 

Michele M. P. Pla and Steven D. Brown 

Kimberly J. Brown 

Meredith E. Brown and Guy A. Bryant 

Jennifer E. Adams Bunkers and 

Fred G. Bunkers 

Sophia L. and Dwayne G. Byndloss 

Maria Elena Alexis and 

Osmundo Cabato, Jr. 

Marian A. and Richard J. Cadenasso '77 


Barrington Campbell 


Martha and Antonio R. Cardenas, Sr. 


Denis Chaix 

Jenny C. and Andy H. Chan 

Josephine and James Chan 

Ida and William Chang 

Joya and William Chavarin 


Kathleen and George Coaston, Jr. 

Lalane Coaxum and Kory Watkins 

Margaret A. Connell 




59 THE DRAGON


Helen and Marc Crawford 


Gloria Cox Crowell '80 and 

Anthony Crowell '80 

Ralonda A. Cunningham 

Maria and Edgar Allan E. Daluz 



Jeanette Di Giuseppe 



Cameron C. and Kevin Dobbs 


Janelle M. Spear and Thomas W. Downs 

Marie Chun and Paul B. Duncan 

Josephine and Arnold Dysico 

Rachel Morello-Frosch and David Eifler 


Michele P. and Steven V. Erquiaga 

Clothilde A. Escudero 


Tara Fauria 

Lynn M. Fahselt and Peter T. Ferenbach 

Virginia M. Jurs and Mirella A. Ferrufino 

Joanna W. and Eric D. Figueroa 



Edward Flynn 

Kathleen U. Scannell Flood '83 and 

Patrick J. Flood '81 

Ardelina and Pete Fortaleza 

Elizabeth Carmassi Fournier '84 and 

John Fournier 


Gladys Fuentes 


Gretchen and Brian Gallaway 

Teri P. and David C. Gane 

Alejandra and 

William Gardner, D.D.S. '82 

Christine D. and Joseph A. Garofoli 


Susie S. Geda 

Arlene C. Zuckerberg and Alan S. Gellman 



Tracy Creer and Brian A. Gibson 

Angie M. and Carlos G. Gonzalez, Jr. 

Victoria Gonzalez 

Lisa and Gregory Gotts 

Darlene Graham 



Marie Hairston 


Martina and Mark A. Hauser 

Blanca M. and Christian F. Hausser 


Christina V. Koci Hernandez and 

Richard Hernandez 

Stephen Hicks 

Carol Feinstein and John R. Hillsman 

Michele and Matthew W. Hofherr 

Yvette and Brad Hoyer 

Susan and Michael J. Huaco '79 

Bernice Chung and John Huang 

Maria Flor C. and Glen P. Hubahib 

Heidi Hudson 




Sheerin Zehra and Tanvir Hussain 


Venus J. and Christopher P. Indalecio 

Kathleen A. and Kevin Isbell 

Marianne Jiang and Gabriel Abraham 

Stanley Jones 

Nicole and Napoleon Kaufman III 



Yvette Kelly 




Ann Chang and Raymond Y. Lam 


Arlette R. and Scott K. Lee 

Yvonne M. van Leeuwen and 

Russell M. Leefer 

Denise and Chester Lievre 





May A. Magalong 

Monica L. and John M. Marcone 

Mary L. Stallard and Robert K. Marinai 

Molly Marion 

Griselda and Johnny Marquez 

Lorraine and Ray D. Marshall 

Tywanna and Carlos Martin 

Kristin A. Porter and Jim J. McAvoy 

Colleen A. McCauley 

Ingrid E. Nilson and Mark T. 

McCormack 

Allison D. McCovey-Patrick '83 and 

Philip L. Patrick, Sr. 



Elizabeth Y. and Robert S. McGillis 

Anonymous 

Terry McQueen 

Maria Mena 


Christina and James McKenna, Jr. '86 


Jennifer Hugenberger and Kevin Mintz 



Linda and Robert Mitchell, Jr. 

Monica R. Lee and Edward L. Molyneaux III 

Keith Moore 

Alison D. and Robert A. Morgan, Sr. 

Tamara I. and Todd W. Morrish 




Annie B. Kersting and Gregory P. Murphy 


Roberta A. Cunningham and 

David W. Nelson 


Vanessa D. Hernandez and Joseph S. 

Nierenberg 


Judy and Fabomi Ojuola 

Deborah J. Shields and David R. Olmos 



Danielle and Jaseon Outlaw '96 

Felipa Ortiz-Pallen and 

Jordan M. Pallen '87 

Sara B. Bedford and Michael C. Panori 


Diana T. and Celso A. Perez 




Gemilyn Bringas and 

Mannie M. Rabara, Jr. 


Elizabeth and Christopher Rivers 


Nalini and Nicolas Sabaratnam 


Colette E. Ashby Sadler and 

Mark M. Sadler 

Mia Saetern and San C. Saechao 

Miriam Salazar 


Kyletta Sanchez-Turner 



Tanya Scalzo 

Linda L. Schomaker 

Greta Schubert-Sanford '84 and 

John Sanford 



Andrea H. Share 



Regina and Craig Shields 

Tily Shue 

Leslie and Harvey P. Silket 

Carol E. Davis-Smith and Lewis R. Smith 






Otis Statum, Sr. 


Colinda Y. Stephens-Westbrooks 

Domenique A. Lozano and 

Morgan J. Strickland 


Louisa B. and John J. Tallarida 

Pamela D. Terrell 

Arlene B. Fischhoff and Richard P. Trevor 


Ma. Lilian O. Viray 



Nida E. and Emile K. Wahbeh 


Lisa and Darryl L. Walker, Sr. 

Angela Landry-Walkes and 

Jon-Cecil Walkes 


Tracy A. H. and Paul A. White 

Latonya Wilkerson-Knox 

Cassandra and Laurence E. Williams 

Cassandra L. Williams 

Felicia R. Williams 

Winter and Matthew R. Williams 

Naela and Shawny Williams 

Carolyn P. and Keith S. Williams-Goldman 


Jeffrey Windle 




Cindy Wong 

Charlotte Standish and David Wruck 


Anna and Sung C. Yi 

Julie Vilardi and Frank A. Zelinka 


Class of 2017 




Susan L. Weiss and Christopher H. Alonzi 

Judith White Ambers '90 

Carla R. and Nwanneka I. Anene 

Maria Teresa A. Abunto and 

Raymund T. Angeles 

Mary S. Collins and Miles Appel 

Maria Lucy Armendariz 

Ma. Rita C. and Manolo C. Aseremo 

Linda and David Avery 

Azeb M. Jemmaneh and Seyoum Awetu 

Kimberly R. Carl and 

Thomas E. Ballantine 

Kari D. Eells and Margaret L. Bartelt 

Wendy Bauman and Sharon Krieger 


Christine A. Mattsson and John M. Benson 


Elizabeth Z. and Janusz S. Bialek 

Michelle D. and Thomas J. Bilensky 

Liezl and Sean L. Bilodeau 

Amber Bohanon and Dante Wiley 


Carol J. and Thomas G. Borst 




Gus Brown III 


Moire M. and William M. Bruin 

Helen E. and Martin J. Brusco 

Kimberly Bryant 

Stephanie L. and Randy D. Budde 

Colleen Z. and Patrick C. Burns 

Tequila Bush 

Sarah Blain and Craig Byrne 


Yung L. and Dac H. Cao 

Sherri A. Carpenter '91 

Yvonne E. and Antonio A. Carter, Sr. 


Sheba and Alan Challenger 

Marie-Claude Provencher and 

Francois Choquette 


Kimberly Claiborne 

Yvonne and Andrew Clough 

Celia R. Adao and Andreas F. Cluver 

Mariah L. and Stephen J. Cochrane 


Joyce E. Boyd and Peter A. Conn 

Monina and Anthony Contarciego 

Lili Cook and Megan Tracey 

Jean Ingram and Gregory Cook 

Susana Corona 

Judy Wong and Robert Craney 

Amy B. Gonzalez Daniel and 

Kent C. Daniel 

Coulette Darbo 

Lekeisha P. Davillier 

Wanetta J. and Calvin Davis 

Taffany L. Jones-Davis and 

Amudu B. Davis 





Robin A. and Jeffrey M. Delaney 

Denise T. Jin and David R. DeMent 

Petra E. Fuxjaeger and 

Juan M. DeOlivares 

Bonnye L. Ingram and Donald J. DePaolo 


Jacquelyn L. and Loren R. Diaz 

Don J. Dillon 

Julie A. N. Dillon 

Alexia T. Dobbs 


Mai Eatherton 

David Eckman 

Kelli A. Cline and Robert L. Ellis, Jr. 

Jennifer L. and Gregory T. Eslick 

JoAnne and Edward Espinosa 

Mary A. Pezzuto and Paul J. Farrington 

Alison Townley and Kurtis P. Fechtmeyer 

Lee R. Slome and Anthony L. Fenner 

Cecilia and Tom Ferentz 

Julie and Peter Ferioli 

Anne Marie and Arvil Fernandez 

Jennifer E. Andrews and 

April D. Fernando 

Kerry J. Ricketts and Frederick S. Ferris 




Michelle and Michael J. Flynn 

60 THE DRAGON

Ralph and Liz Long Paying it Forward 

For Ralph and Liz Long, giving doesn’t stop with the writing of a check. While 

the Longs have generously supported O’Dowd’s scholarship program, Transforming 

Lives, as well as the Annual Fund, Liz has been a mainstay of the Parents Board, 

serving in leadership roles and also volunteering to co-chair the recent Spring Gala. 

In part, the couple is paying forward Ralph’s opportunity to attend Regis 

High School, a Catholic, college-prep school in New York City. For many years, a 

benefactor family established and funded this tuition-free school for Catholic boys, 

Liz explained. 

“Ralph feels that his high school experience changed the course of his life. We 

have focused our giving on scholarship because we believe in the transformative 

power of a good education,” she said. 

In addition, Liz says that the couple chooses to support O’Dowd because school 

leaders effectively balance moving forward with maintaining a commitment to core 

values, benefitting their children Ralph ’10 and Spenser. 

“The innovation of technology in the classroom is so essential today. The building 

of the Center for Environmental Studies opens a huge window to the future for both 

students and teachers. Conversely, the aspect of including a religious element in 

the curriculum is also of great importance, especially in today’s world of diverse and 

sometimes clashing cultures. We feel that O’Dowd is moving in a positive direction 

and reflects the true diversity of our world both within the community and within 

the curriculum,” she said. 

In terms of personal involvement, Liz says she’s always felt that the greatest way to 

get to know a community or school is to participate fully. 

“I know I am fortunate to have the time to give. One of the best byproducts of volunteerism, however, 

is meeting so many wonderful people. We have made lifelong friends through our participation in the 

school community. I encourage all parents to get involved in some way. Give what you can financially. 

Get involved where you feel comfortable. Participate!” she says. 

Sharon F. and Sean T. Flynn 

Daniel Folkmanis 

Andrea E. Williams and Samuel A. Foresman 

Maria C. Risquez and David M. Franklin 

Tyche Gage 

Elizabeth M. Varela-Gandhi and 

Hector D. Gandhi 

Robin and David Gaskins 


Milena and Scott Geary 

Pauline Souza and Andrew M. Gee 

Tsegereda Bekele and Messay Girma 

Sonja Godfrey 

Michelle and Greg Gomez 




Claire Perry and Giles Goodhead 

Laura B. and Sebastian B. Grady 


Michelle Greene 

Stuart J. Gruendl '79 


Elizabeth A. and Wilbur J. Hall 

Michelle A. and Patrick A. Hall 




Roxie Hardeman 

Yolanda Harvey-Patton '87 and 

Darren Patton, Sr. 

Christina and Brad Helms 

Eugenia P. and Bruce A. Hirsch 



Marianna Caponigro and Robert P. Houser 

Joyce and James Huntington 

Carolyn T. and Ronald W. Hutton 

Yi-Li and David Hwang 

Wendy N. and Gerardo Ibarra 


Vicki C. and Michael J. Isip 

Diana J. and Ernest M. Isola 

Philip Jackson 

Leslie Jackson 

Marilyn Price-Jefferson and Eric Jefferson 

Kim Anh and Cedric Jernigan 

Joseph John 

Heidi J. and Jay B. Johnson 

Jessica Johnson 

Alicia M. Jones 

Tina and Aaron Jones, Sr. 

Alisa and Ellis Jones 


Beatrice Churchman and Kenneth Kaufmann 

Myra D. and Walter C. Keast 

Gail B. and James M. Keating 

Nancy E. Goodrich-King and 

Kerry M. King 


Ruth E. Anderson and Michael D. Kline 

Cynthia Koo Yip 

Carol A. Korade 

Janice C. Walters Kroll '79 and 

Douglas Kroll 

Tammy T. Nguyen Kutlik and 

Roy L. Kutlik 

Alison Labra 

Bree A. and Brian G. Lancaster 


Nghia Nguyen and Bach Le 


Jodie A. Ruland and Brian K. Linde 

Carolyn K. and Matthew Lonner 

Francine T. Radford and 

Thomas V. Loran III 

Amy Gurowitz and Andreas Lorenz 


Elena M. and Adam L. Lucarelli, Jr. 

Saundra R. Anderson and 

Shaun P. C. Lusan 




Anonymous 

Tamara White and Steven McCanne 


Kellie McElhaney 


Colleen and James E. McLaurin 


Susanne M. and Jeffrey J. Medeiros 

Ruth G. Tesfay and 

Admasu G. Menlikalew 

Marci L. and Roger D. Miller 

Rillann Baldyga and 

Stephen W. Miller 

Cathy Miller 


LoWanda and Roderick Moore 

Tyanne Sturdivant-Moore and 

Jeffery A. Moore 

Elizabeth R. and William C. Murphy 




Rosanne T. and Daniel Piccinini 

Brenda K. and Benjamin T. Pierce 

Lori Pettegrew and Morgan Pike 



Philana and Jeffery Pride 

Eileen R. and Marcelo C. Rabuy 

Antoinette and Farid Radwan 

Andrea V. and Gerald J. Ramiza, Jr. 

Marcy and Alan Ramsey 

Deborah and Larry Reback 

Patricia A. and Scott M. Rennie 

Lisa M. Nash and Robert M. Resnick 

Dawn and Michael Rezente '79 


Julia and Michael Robarts 


Diane and Dante A. Rodriguez '84 

Quisqueya M. Rodriguez '90 and 

Jeremy Engleman 

Glenele Oberrich and Maxwell S. Rosenfeld 


Rhina and David Ruggiero 

Susie Debenham and Robert M. Russell 

Nicole Salois 


Jesusa C. and Floren B. Santos 


Mary P. and Trevor M. Schirmer 

Karrie and Paul A. Schmidt '80 

Frederick M. Schnider 

Lynette Scott-Barker 

Tanesia A. and Michael P. Sellman 

Dana L. DuFrane and Steven M. Selna 


61 THE DRAGON

Alumni by Class Year 

Nina E. and William R. Senn 

Kimberly A. and Sean B. Shervais 

Jane and Basil S. Shiber 



Shondra M. Chavez and 

Robert W. Shirley 

Gabriel E. Silva 

Tahira Simon 

Hoa and Chung Sin 

Denise M. Pinkston and 

Jeffrey A. Sinsheimer 


Donna W. and Frank W. Somerville 

Aimee Spanier 


Linda P. Russell and 

Charles E. Steidtmann III 

Jessica and Greg Sterling 


Emily and Luther Strayer IV 

Suzanne W. and Matthew Szuhaj 

Jeanne C. and Robert J. Taylor 


Amy B. and Stephen P. Tessler 

Liff and Carey Thomas III 

Jessica D. Clark and Daryl L. Thomas 

Trina L. Thompson Star 

Michelle and Kevin M. Thornton '78 


Victoria L. Varieur and 

Jonathan G. Velline 

Kisitina and Thomas Venegas 

Darby Venegas 

Rhonda Vera 

Angela and John Wawrzynek 

Debra L. Yau and Richard F. Weeks, Jr. 

David Weinerth 

Brandon Weir 

Danielle R. and Michael V. Wenzler 

Antonette Gullatt West '81 and 

James West 

Tracy P. and Jason Whiteman 

Ting and Peter Willett 

Kirsten M. and Stuart Williams 

La Tanya Buckley-Williams and 

James Willliams 

Rhea B. and Michael P. Wisherop 

Holly B. Kernan and Michael Woitalla 

Paul Wong 

Nina Woodruff and Gregory Walker 

Donna and Kerry S. Wooldridge, Sr. 

Geoffrey Yost 

Khaleedah and James D. Young, Sr. 

Alumni By Class Year 

1955 

Roberta Souza Andersen 

James T. Bill 

Madeline C. Messina Cutino 

Marlene Freitas 

Carol A. Hubert 

Carol Salel Hurley 

Jacqueline Haake Jacobberger 

Rodney I. Krug 

John W. Tarabini 

Helene Simi Twyford 

Anne Cowie Ulses 

William H. Wiegmann 

1956 

Ann Thompson Buckley 

Marijane Espicha Chestnut 

Marion Ferreira Durbin 

Carlyne Medeiros Durnan 

Michael F. Egan 

James M. Flannigan 

Kathleen M. Kemp Forrest 

Edward S. Gallagher 

Robert F. Gilfether 

N. Eric Jorgensen 

Philip A. Meany 

Donald Parr 

Antone F. Salel 

Paul J. Schmidt 

Linda L. Slakey 

Jean Dutra Soares 

Robert Tavares 

John E. Teal 

1957 

Terence G. Bajuk, USAF Retired 

Robert F. Bosold 

Bernadine Castagnola Carpenter 

Sheila Moyles Cushing 

Ronald Dirito 

Clifford Ferreira 

Dorothy Aguiar Fuller 

Joan Harshaw LeBer 

Carol Matthews Milano 

Anthony B. Varni 

1958 

V. Paul Bail 

Maryanne J. Bertram 

Saloma Guesnon Cordero 

John R. Dougery 

George Jardim 

Mary L. Kelley 

Peter P. La Torre, Jr. 

Herb Nobriga 

Robert J. Ravano 

Raymond Soto 

Judith Gorman Vinci 

Constance Welsh 

Laurie Phillips Whitsel 

1959 

Lois Jelusich Bajuk 

Phyllis A. Riley Bazzano 

John P. Burke 

Robert A. DiDonato 

Marlene Costa Nielsen 

Dennis Randolphi 

Ken L. Shepard 

1960 

Brent August 

Allan J. Boscacci 

Rita McWalters Bradley 

James M. Canty 

Michael P. Carbone 

Robert E. Chimienti 

Kathleen A. Connelly 

Joseph Doll 

Rocco Franciosa 

Bea Steffensen Hallenbeck 

Mary Lou Sullivan Hallisey 

Marcia McKeirnan Haro 

Valerie Kercher Hasson 

John D. Heagerty 

Marilyn Lynch Isaeff 

Colleen Nahm Jarboe 

Michael J. Kealy 

Mary Kennedy 

Patricia Santi McMillan 

Nancy Farnan Oliver 

Dennis E. Perry 

Robert D. Rivers 

David M. Rose 

Geraldine Graham Sandor 

Marie Heredia Sheridan 

Thomas Skoda 

Marilyn Baeta Teghtmeyer 

Betty Masar Wilson 

Ted Zambukos 

1961 

Carolyn Billings Abrams 

Melinda Wilson Abrazado 

LaVerne Murillo Aguirre-Parmley 

Patricia A. Wixson Boscacci 

Nancy Pekkari Charlson 

John B. Erceg 

Kathy Shepler Erceg 

Earl R. JOHson 

Louise A. Finello Lehman 

Stephen R. Petersen 

Linda Barbo Randolphi 

Kathleen Schmidt Padilla 

James H. Ziegler 

1962 

James A. Aguiar, M.D. 

Bill Arnerich 

Helen Yolland Bakke 

Mary Francis Corcoran Barranti 

Charles Bettencourt 

Dennis Boegel 

Andrew W. Brown 

John M. Burns 

Phillip M. Dobbins 

Sandra Farias 

Theresa Vargas Fuller 

Donald Gomes 

John M. Ironside 

Robert F. Jardine 

Sylvia Martin Kealy 

Carol Koerlin Kloninger-Piper 

Pamela Ellis Mack 

Matthew M. Malerich, M.D. 

Daniel J. O'Keefe 

Dani Zablocki Parker 

Carolyn C. Santi 

Thea Gorman Shepard 

Diane L. Steccone Smahlik 

Wesley P. Smith 

Donna McKenzie Soto 

Arthur J. Spencer 

Victoria Bramsman Srago 

Ann Feyen Walsh 

1963 

Lyn Cardin Andersen 

Suzanne Montali Brennan 

Kevin J. Donahue 

Judith Schiavenza Madigan 

Gertrude McCulloch 

Thomas J. McPartland 

Richard Murphy 

John L. Peterson 

Josefa Tozer Scholz 

1964 

B. James Pullman 

Catherine Dunnigan Larkin 

Catherine Kirby Levinson 

Grace Prindiville Campbell 

Jeanne Ratto Bettencourt 

Judith Logan Smith 

Katherine Arnerich 

Mary King 

Patricia Mitchell Bartholomeu 

Patrick W. Golden, Jr. 

Thomas H. Larkin 

1965 

Richard C. Biscay, M.D. 

Donna M. Chenier 

Suzanne Schofield Connolly, M.D. 

Paulette Rivard Cummings 

Tim Cummings 

Ellen McCracken 

Vickie Barrious Poitevin 

Mary Ann Rokovich 


Carolyn H. Serrao 

Patricia Menghini Walters 

1966 

Laura Mayes Benz 

William J. Correia 

William R. Jarvis, M.D. 

Cherrie Nanninga 

Donald G. Pouliot 

Edmond E. Traille 

Carl E. Vandendriessche 

1967 

Carol A. Murray Arnerich 

Suzanne Arnhart 

Dennise Burgess 

David W. Dixon 

Reginald A. Edwards 

Mike Friedrich 

James R. Kohles 

Linda Oakes Perkins 

James M. Schiavenza 

Clarence R. Silva 

James R. White 

1968 

Carol Moloney Ace 

Paul E. Dolan III 

Ann J. Chiappelone Graves 

Nick Grover 

Maureen Wingfield Klausner 

James P. Negri 

Susan Songey Rossillon 

Paul B. Schmidt 

Pat J. Sinnott 

Robert Spinardi 

Michael G. Temple 

1969 

Theresa Light Ajuria 

Joseph Choy 

Margaret Piper Choy 

Frank J. Gonsalves 

Dennis M. Kohles 

Carolyn Cranston Lott 

Michael McBride 

Elizabeth Orozco 

Thomas P. Roberson 

Randal L. Thornally 

Monica L. Hayes Younghein 

1970 

Elizabeth J. Cabraser 

Debbie VanHecke Cuzner 

Laurant I. Edwards 

Dennis J. Egan 

62 THE DRAGON

Theresa Martell Gould 

Jeffrey J. Hansen 

Nancy J. Negri 

Julie A. Wilson Petrini 

Joseph E. Raphel 

Patrick Romani 

Robert Scarpa 

Christine A. Songey Schmitz 

Judy Lawrence Smith 

John C. Tibbetts, Jr. 

Jane Ratto Traversa 

1971 

Laura E. Accinelli 

Stephen M. Avery 

Mary Fraga Bowers 

John A. Cecconi, Sr. 

Daniel Dell'Osso 

Peter Gisslow 

Kathleen Sereda Glaub 

Janet Capurro Graham 

William Hustace 

Diane Songey Twomey 

1972 

Joseph T. Barry 

Carleen Coney 

Ana F. Costa 

Chris LeMay Dempsey 

Robert E. Dempsey 

Ed Levy 

Anita Gurrea Littman 

Richard G. Logan, Jr. 

Timothy P. Maroney 

Charles Slyngstad 

1973 

Larry Anzilotti 

Pamela Warner Berry 

Sharon Daniels 

Edward J. Dold 

Sally M. Elizares 

Chuck Fuery 

Kenneth E. Meyer 

Alfred J. Musante, Jr. 

Ann M. Habermann Sussman 

Anne O'Malley Thomasmeyer 

1974 

Mark A. Acuna 

Ruth A. Broussard 

Michael F. Cramer 

Leonidia F. Gonsalves 

Carol W. Heard 

Michael A. Matthews 

Loretta Cumming Meyer 

John S. Muller, D.D.S. 

Stephanie A. Ragland 

Steven F. Sciamanna 

Anonymous 

1975 

Karin Rimel Amour 

William C. Barbagallo 

Bridget McBride Belick 

James L. Fitzgerald 

Wayne T. Gregori 

Lori Koven 

Thomas O. Powell 

Lynne Nicoli Prins 

Edward J. Ritelli, Jr. 

Teresa Sorisio Ritelli 

Kathleen M. Rueger 

Cathrine Sasek 

Karen Spinardi 

Anne E. Symens-Bucher 

Margaret M. Valva 

1976 

Nick Bruno 

Al Carrasco 

Kevin M. Corbett 

Jennifer Pettis Farros 

Diana C. Fuery, Ph.D. 

Lisa Coffey Mahoney 

Robert D. Mahoney 

Dominic M. Pontrelli 

Lidia Carlos Reynes 

Daniel J. Schneider 

Daniel J. Tachiera 

1977 

Richard J. Cadenasso 

Stafford C. Daniels III 

Maureen Croak Freeman 

James Frei 

Jan Ushijima Frei 

Joan Shepherd Mellows 

Lawrence Russo 

Maureen Barry Tyree 

Michael R. Ward 

1978 

Marianne Mosher Carrasco 

Michael J. Huaco 

Vicki Prepouses Kiningham, M.D. 

Mark Luciano 

Ann C. Schorno 

Kevin M. Thornton 

1979 

Raquel Brigham Brown 

Thomas L. Brue 

Eamonn F. Dolan 

John P. Eckloff 

Joanne Roddy Ghiglieri 

Stephen Ghiglieri 

Stuart J. Gruendl 

Ann M. Henning 

Janet H. Smith Keeter 

Sheila Coffey Kilty 

Janice C. Walters Kroll 

Laurie Shepherd Page, D.D.S. 

Gail Dutton Reilly 

Michael Rezente 

Jodelle M. Prola Russi 

John F. Russi 

1980 

Maureen Boyle 

Steven A. Callaway 

Patricia Watson Capello 

Katie Durkin Cronin 

Kelly Cronin 

Anthony Crowell 

Gloria Cox Crowell 

Harvell Guiton 

Ronald A. Ratto 

Paul A. Schmidt 

Jennifer Benford Seibert 

Jeannine Willits Songey 

1981 

David A. Brue 

Frandics P. Chan 

Brion F. Daniels 

Patrick J. Flood 

Brent A. LeBoa 

Tracey Thomas Lovely 

Brian D. Lucky 

Kevin P. McCarthy 

Kevin Mills 

Claire Jullien Nuti 

Gregory Nuti 

Rick Nygren 

Leslie Sims Robertson 

Nicole DeMarais Shaw 

Antonette Gullatt West 

1982 

A Francesca Kaiser Brake 

Sabrina Chaumette 

William Gardner, D.D.S. 

Reginald Hamilton 

Adrienne Guyton Hogg 

Warren Hogg 

Stephen T. Holloway 

Debbie A. Furino Marshall 

Paul C. McLoone, M.D. 

John R. Murray 

Julianne Smith Richardson 

1983 

Lorraine Govan Adams 

Sharon R. Correia 

Kathleen U. Scannell Flood 

Kieran A. King 

Sandra M. Mon Lew 

Kevin C. Maas 

Allison D. McCovey-Patrick 

Suzanne Nuti Peterson 

Peter F. Ross 

Anonymous 

Dana Ciraulo Young 

1984 

Kathleen E. Canty Brown 

Daniel Copenhagen 

Brian D. Cushing 

Margaret Hester Deely 

Patricia A. Hennigan Dunne 

Elizabeth Carmassi Fournier 

Christopher W. Kahn 

Pauline DeBerry Metzgar 

Leon Natsues 

James F. Nettleton 

Dante A. Rodriguez 

Greta Schubert-Sanford 

Monica A. Sullivan 

David Wulff 

1985 

Anonymous 

Elizabeth Welch Golove, D.C. 

Okashi Robles 

Robert L. Roddy 

1986 

M Kristine Humphrey Carvalho 

Marco A. Guerra 

Sara Lillevand Judd 

J. Robert Krug 

David L. Leal 

James McKenna, Jr. 

Karen Bozzone Raven 

Colleen Hester Ustach 

1987 

David H. Bail 

Yolanda Harvey-Patton 

Alexis B. Johnson 

Jordan M. Pallen 

Alai K. Papillon 

Jennifer Seeno Picard 

Benjamin L. Sparks 

1988 

Cara Logan Brockbank 

Ryan A. Brockbank 

Kevin P. Hester 

Paulette Bickers Roddy 

Patrick A. Scalise 

1989 

Darin B. Apperson 

Angela M. Miller Biggar 

Anonymous 

Megan L. Foley 

Ole T. Hall 

Sheila Kelly Helfrich 

Amy Duffy Hester 

Christopher J. Kuesel 

Paul M. Nuti 

Llewellyn B. Richie 

1990 

Judith White Ambers 

Jennifer Pruitt DeVinney 

Samantha E. Forde 

Quisqueya M. Rodriguez 

1991 

Sherri A. Carpenter 

Megan McPherson Herold 

Roberta E. Kreitz 

Mario G. Perez 

Elizabeth Prola Roberts 

Brian K. Rogers 

1992 

Anne M. Appel 

Jason J. Beito 

Craig R. DeVinney, M.D. 

Brian M. Payawal 

Karen Schlemmer Christ 

1993 

Emerson A. DuBois 

Adam H. Reilly 

Laurie L. Thirion 

1994 

Eryn E. Murray Harrison 

Amy C. Nolin LeBold 

Karen Stradford 

1995 

Joseph R. Manifesto 

Lori C. Petrini 

Andrea M. Platt 

1996 

Else G. Dittmer 

Moira Hester 

Jaseon S. Outlaw 

Tovah E. Skiles 

1997 

Tyler R. Kreitz 

Michele C. Gilfether Ragon 

1998 

Starr L. Saunders 

1999 

Ross B. Cussen 

Alanna Higgins Joyce 

Douglas T. Vierra, Jr. 

2000 

Robert B. Gex, Jr. 

Catherine L. Gross 

Anne Hester 

Rachel A. Nethercott Manifesto 

Brandon A. Sims 

Anna R. Temple 

2001 

Jacelynn A. Hill 

2003 

Julia E. Ganski 

Jessica C. Morehead Vassallo 

Alumni by Class Year 

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Matching Gifts/Endowment and Scholarship Funds 

2004 

Nicholas W. Roosevelt 

2006 

Patrick R. Gordon 

Katherine A. Mahoney 

Ronny L. Smith 

2007 

Derek J. Halman II 

2011 

Sarah L. Raven 

2012 

Adam J. Gildea 

Drew S. Jaffe 

2013 

Michelle L. Raven 

Matching Gift Companies 

Adobe System Incorporated Matching 

Gifts Program 

AIG Matching Grants Program 


AT&T 

Bank of America Foundation 


Bank of the West Employee Giving Program 


Charles Schwab Corporation Foundation 

Chevron Humankind Matching 

Gift Program 


Anonymous 

Dolby Laboratories 

The Fremont Group Foundation 

The Gap Foundation Gift 

Match Program 

Grantham, Mayo, Van Otterloo & Co. LLC 

IBM Employee Services Center 




Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory 

Morgan Stanley Matching Gift Program 

Anonymous 

Novartis Foundation 

Oracle Foundation 

Pacific Gas & Electric Foundation 

Matching Gifts 

The Pfizer Foundation Matching 

Gifts Program 

Quest Diagnostics Matching 

Gifts Program 

Roche Matching Gift Program 

Time Warner Cable 

Wells Fargo Foundation Education 


Endowment and Scholarship 

Funds 

An endowed scholarship gift is an enduring 

symbol of the bond between Bishop 

O'Dowd High School and you, our esteemed 

community of supporters. It represents a 

promise to future generations that the lifechanging 

opportunities you, your children, 

your friends and family enjoyed at O'Dowd 

continue to be available to all the deserving 

students who wish to be a part of our great 

tradition. Very importantly, endowed gifts 

play a key role in charting the school's future 

and assuring fiscal stablity. 

Alumni Scholarship Endowment Fund 

Created in 1996, this fund is a vehicle 

for graduates of the school to give back 

by supporting the current student body. 

Opportunities to support this fund are 

presented through the annual alumni appeal 

and at special events such as reunions. 

Bank of the West Employee 

Giving Program 

Flora and Robert Toney, Sr. 

James Barbagallo ’70 

Memorial Scholarship Fund 

Established in 1996, upon the sudden 

death of world-renowned pianist James 

Barbagallo. The Barbagallo family 

designated this memorial scholarship to 

provide tuition assistance based upon need 

to students with a love of and demonstrated 

talent for music. 







Anita Boragno 

Jean Borella 




Eda Carniglia 

Pat Cattell 


Carleen Coney '72 






Joyce and Robert Guglielmi 


Diane Handlos 



















James Peter Boscacci ’61 


Established in 2002, this award goes to 

a senior male student who participates in 

basketball and demonstrates activity in 

community service. 

Class of ’61 Father Ernest Brainard 

Scholarship Fund 

On the occasion of their 50th class reunion, 

the members of the Class of 1961 committed 

to significantly increase the Brainard 

Endowment, which they established years 

ago, in order to help many more deserving 

students. One of the major aims of the 

endowment is to support African American 

males who are involved in their parishes and 

have demonstrated financial need. 

Carol M. and Earl R. JOHson '61 

Barbara and Herb Nobriga '58 

Elizabeth J. Cabraser ’70 

Endowed Scholarship Fund 

Established in 2012 by distinguished 1970 

alumna Elizabeth Cabraser to support 

students who embody the core value of service 

and are in most need. The endowment was 

also established as a lasting memorial to 

classmate and friend Catherine M. Ronconi. 


Class of ’55 for Fr. Mark J. Hurley 


Established by the Class of 1955 to honor 

and perpetuate the memory of Father Hurley 

and the Class of 1955. Earnings from the 

fund will provide financial assistance to 

deserving students. 


Madeline C. Messina Cutino '55 


Marlene Freitas '55 

Barbara R. and John W. Tarabini '55 

Pat and William H. Wiegmann '55 

Class of ’56 Scholarship Fund 

The purpose of the Class of 56 Scholarship 

Fund is to provide need-based tuition 

assistance. 

John E. Teal '56 

Class of 1960 Scholarship Fund 

On the occasion of their 50th reunion (“50 

@ 60”), the members of the Class of 1960 

established this endowed scholarship fund 

to provide perpetual financial assistance to 

deserving students who would otherwise be 

unable to experience the empowering benefits 

of an O’Dowd education. 

Patricia and Brent August '60 

James M. Canty '60 

Geraldine and Michael P. Carbone '60 

Chevron Humankind Matching 

Gift Program 

Starla and Robert E. Chimienti '60 

Theresa and Joseph Doll '60 

Marie and Rocco Franciosa '60 

Bea Steffensen Hallenbeck '60 

Mary Lou Sullivan Hallisey '60 

Marcia McKeirnan '60 and Al Haro 

Antoinette S. and John D. Heagerty '60 


Sylvia Martin Kealy '62 and 

Michael J. Kealy '60 

Mary Kennedy '60 



Nancy Farnan Oliver '60 and 

Richard Oliver 

If you would like to 

contribute to one of Bishop 

O’Dowd’s existing funds or 

establish a new fund, please 

contact the Advancement Office 

at (510) 577-9100, ext. 301. 

Endowed scholarships 

require a minimum of $50,000. 

Donors may take up to five 

years to reach that threshold. 

Once that threshold is reached, 

the school uses a percentage 

of the interest each year for 

granting scholarships according 

to the guidelines established by 

the scholarship portfolio. It is 

intended that, notwithstanding 

annual grants, the principal 

will grow to sustain, at least in 

part, its purchasing power. 

You may also make a 

scholarship grant, with no 

intent to endow a scholarship in 

perpetuity. Accordingly, grants 

are made each year from the 

principal according to award 

guidelines and in amounts that 

the donor, in consultation with 

Bishop O’Dowd High School, 

elects. The principal is credited 

with its proportionate share of 

the earnings of the scholarship 

portfolio until the fund is 

exhausted. Generally, the 

minimum distribution from a 

scholarship grant to one or more 

recipients each year is $1,000. 

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Glenda C. Perry and 

Dennis E. Perry '60 

Robert D. Rivers '60 

David M. Rose '60 

Geraldine Graham Sandor '60 and 

David Sandor 

Marilyn Baeta Teghtmeyer '60 

Katharine and Daniel Whalen 

Betty Masar Wilson '60 and 

David Wilson 

Ted Zambukos '60 

Class of 1962 Endowment Fund 

Established by the Class of 1962, this 

endowed scholarship fund will provide 

tuition supplements to students who are 

not able to pay full tuition so that they will 

have the opportunity to attend O’Dowd and 

receive a great Catholic education. 

Helen Yolland Bakke '62 and 

Charles Bakke 

Mary Francis Corcoran Barranti '62 and 


Jeanne Ratto Bettencourt '64 and 

Charles Bettencourt '62 

Sharon and Dennis Boegel '62 

Andrew W. Brown '62 

John Burns '62 

Rolly and Phillip M. Dobbins '62 

Sandra Farias '62 

Theresa Vargas Fuller '62 and 

William Fuller 

Donald Gomes '62 and Annie Holt 

Nancy and John M. Ironside '62 


Pamela Ellis Mack '62 and Stephen Mack 

Judith and Matthew M. Malerich, M.D. '62 

Daniel J. O'Keefe '62 

Carolyn C. Santi '62 



Louise and Wesley P. Smith '62 

Donna McKenzie Soto '62 and 

Raymond Soto '58 

Lorna and Arthur J. Spencer '62 


Michael Srago 

Ann Feyen Walsh '62 and Jerry Walsh 

Class of 1980 Scholarship Fund 

Established by the Class of 1980 in 

celebration of their 30 year reunion. In 

memory of Gary Hazelhofer, and other 

classmates who have left us far too soon, 

we've dedicated this scholarship fund to them. 

"Honoring classmates we have lost with an 

ongoing gift for those to come." 

Cor Unum Scholarship Fund 

Donors to the Cor Unum Fund know that 

their generosity will transform the lives of 

select extraordinary students who would 

otherwise be unable to enroll at Bishop 

O’Dowd High School. The name “Cor 

Unum” is taken from the crest of Bishop 

James T. O’Dowd, whose motto, “Cor unum 

in Christo,” means “One heart in Christ,” 

signifying the Christian spirit of the Cor 

Unum Fund. 


William Amour 


Nancy Bilensky 

Raquel Brigham Brown '79 

Minnie R. and Lester L. Cannon 


Chevron Humankind Matching Gift Program 


Rebecca and Joseph M. DeLuca 

Linda Dempsey 

Reginald A. Edwards '67 

Dana and Robert Emery 



Theresa and Michael Greening 


Judith Hayter 

Beruz A. Jalili 



Fanny Krieger 


Lisa Coffey Mahoney '76 and 



Anonymous 









Rener M. Price 


Carolyn M. and William H. Shaw 




Anna Felicia Costa ’90 


In 1989, the Anna Costa Memorial Award 

for Creativity was established by the Costa 

family and friends to celebrate Anna’s life, 

spirit and creativity. The award is made 

to a junior based on his or her outstanding 

creativity in either a traditional art form or 

in the area of creative problem solving. 




Sheila Moyles Cushing ’57 


Established in 2007, on the occasion of 

Sheila Cushing’s retirement from the Y&H 

Soda Foundation, the Board of Directors 

awarded a grant in her name and according 

to her wishes to Bishop O’Dowd High School. 

It is her wish that an annual scholarship be 

awarded to a needy student. 

Reverend Charles Delaney, C.S.B. 


Established in 1986 upon the passing of 

Fr. Delaney, the Basilian Order designated 

this fund to aid students in good scholastic 

standing. Awards are based on financial need 

and the student’s involvement in clubs and 

organizations at the school. 

Sister Katharine Emery 

Memorial Fund 

Established in 2000, this award is given 

every year to a female student in her junior 

year who exhibits competence in and an 

appreciation of the language arts, subjects 

near and dear to Sr. Katharine. 

Vickie Barrious Poitevin '65 and 

Michael J. Poitevin 

The Forensic Competitive Team Fund 

Established in 2006 by the Bookin Family 

to provide for the continued support and 

development of interscholastic competitive 

forensic teams, including mock trial, debate, 

speech and academic decathlon. 

Anne G. and Daniel H. Bookin 

Claire and Darin Snyder 



Mike Gervasoni ’63 


Established in 2004 by the Gervasoni 

Family to honor Mike Gervasoni,Class of 

1963, who passed away in a car accident 

October 21, 2004. Mike is a member of 

the Bishop O’Dowd Hall of Fame as a star 

basketball player. He was well loved in the 

BOD community. 

Robert Grazzini ’55 


Established to honor Robert Grazzini, a 

member of the Class of 1955, and a beloved 

faculty member of Bishop O’Dowd High 

School. 

Mark J. Herrick 

Memorial Fund 

Established in 1997 by the Herrick family to 

celebrate the life and aspirations of Mark J. 

Herrick, who died while still a student. This 

fund awards financial assistance based upon 

need to students who share the love Mark 

had of the performing arts. 


The Klein Family Award for 

Excellence in Math and Science 

This award has been created by the 

Klein family to recognize excellence and 

achievement in the areas of math and science. 

The top senior in each of these areas receives a 

monetary award to assist in defraying firstyear 

college expenses. 

Norma Nuti Scholarship Fund 

Established in 1992 by the family of Norma 

Nuti, devoted wife, loving mother, and 

friend of Bishop O’Dowd High School, the 

Norma Nuti Scholarship Fund provides 

a full scholarship for one student each year 

based on financial need. Mrs. Nuti served 

on the school’s Board of Regents and, with 

her husband, as president of the parents’ 

association. 


Caesar Nuti 




Presidential Merit 

Scholarship Program 

Established in April of 2011, the 

Presidential Merit Scholarship Program 

bolsters O’Dowd’s tradition of premier 

academics by awarding merit-based 

scholarships to a select number of topachieving 

students enrolling at O’Dowd as 

freshmen. Currently, the school acknowledges 

the talents and accomplishments of these 

students with scholarship grants in the 

amount of $6,000 over four years. 

Joseph Salamack Heritage 

Scholarship Endowment Fund 

In May of 2011, the Bishop O’Dowd High 

School community established the Joseph 

Salamack Heritage Scholarship Endowment 

Fund as a fitting tribute to Mr. Salamack as 

O’Dowd’s first lay principal and for his great 

dedication to the students. 



Mary and Glenn Otterman, Jr. 

Pamela and C. Wayne Swafford 

Carlton “Scooter” Oats ’87 


Established in 1987, the Scooter Oates 

Fund memorializes this athlete’s exceptional 

performance on the football field, his strong 

sportsmanship and popularity among 

students. 

Class of 1987 

Fritz Sparks 

The Henri Perenon 

Memorial Fund 

Established in 1996 by the Perenon family, 

the Henri Perenon Memorial Fund honors 

the memory of this father, businessman 

and philanthropist. Funds are awarded 

to students in good academic standing and 

who have demonstrated a need for financial 

assistance. 

Regents’ Award Scholarship Fund 

The Regents’ Award goes to a graduating 

senior chosen by members of the Board. The 

award is intended to allow the graduate 

who has demonstrated personal growth at 

O’Dowd to pursue activities and interests 

that enrich life experiences and inspire to 

reach out to others as they continue on the 

path of lifelong learning. 

Lee Veneklasen 


Established in 2001 in memory of Lee 

Veneklasen by his wife Mary and his family. 

This fund provides assistance for students 

with learning disabilities who are unable to 

afford the educational testing. 

Kermit Anthony Wilson 


This fund was established in 2007 by the 

Wilson family in memory of their father, 

Dr. Kermit Anthony Wilson. This award 

is given to deserving students who have a 

strong academic record, who are involved in 

extra-curricular activities, and who have 

demonstrated an interest in science and 

medicine. 

Wixson Family Scholarship 

Endowment 

Established in 2012, in memory of Devin 

Wixson ’81 and Charlotte Bettencourt 

Wixson ’59, and in recognition of the 

transformational and empowering benefits 

of an O’Dowd education, the Wixson Family 

Scholarship Endowment will support 

deserving students who would otherwise be 

denied the opportunity to attend and graduate 

from Bishop O’Dowd High School. 

Anonymous 

Patricia A. Wixson Boscacci '61 and 

Allan J. Boscacci '60 

Barbara Wixson Cuvelier 

Endowment and Scholarship Funds 

65 THE DRAGON

Event Supporters 

The Robert E. Sereda Memorial 


Created in August 2012 by the family and 

friends of Bob Sereda, devoted husband 

and father and a true O’Dowd parent and 

friend, the Robert E. Sereda Memorial 

Scholarship Fund awards direct financial 

assistance based on need to students of Italian 

or Czechoslovakian descent. 






Lillian and Joe Eccher 






John Legnitto 











Beverly Sereda and Family 


Louis Sereda 



Mary Tigh 





Dragon Athletic Boosters 















David Eckman 




Dan Fenton 







James Kelly 

Mamie and Willie King, Jr. 























Kent Schwartz 








Dianne Yabuki 



Dragon Golf Classic 

Supporters 

Alice@97.3 - KLLC - FM 


Bay Alarm, Dave Olofson 

Benziger Family Winery 


Broadway Terrace Nursery 

Michele Pla and Steven Brown 

C & L Produce, Chet Lievre 


Charles Pankow Builders, Ltd. 

Matthew Colvin 

Corlett, Skaer and Devoto Architects, Inc. 

Annette and Thomas Counts 

Cybelle's Pizza, Montclair 

Jennifer Walwark and Robert Dailey 

Darkhorse Golf Club 

George Donovan 

Downtown Toyota of Oakland 

Dreamworks Animation Studios 

Emerald Packaging, Inc., Jim Kelly 

Evelyn Fearon 

Don Fung 

Golden State Warriors 

Graeagle Vacation Rentals, Tom Joyce '72 

A Great Good Place for Books 

Stuart Gruendl '79 

Jeffrey Hansen '70 


Highland Partners, Adam Betta 

Home of Chicken and Waffles 

Heidi Hudson 

Industrial Safety Supply, Barry Woods 

Intervest (A subsidiary of Sterling 

Savings Bank), Kristoffer Lynds 

J. Lohr Vineyards & Wines 

Michael Jennaro '99 

Chris Kahn Consulting, Chris Kahn '84 

LaSalle Financial, Roger Smith 

Mark Luciano '78 

Sara and Jason Maas '81 

Kevin Maas '83 

MacArthur Place Inn and Spa 



Sylvia Garcia and Anthony Mar 

Marelich Mechanical, Terry Kvochak 

Maria Maria Restaurant 

Marshall Lamm Public Relations 



McGrath Properties, Inc., Terry McGrath 

Brice McKeever '90 

Terry McQueen 

The Mechanics Bank 

Metropolitan Golf Club 

Natasha Miller 

Miraglia Catering, Michael Miraglia '64 

and Cheryl Fagundez Miraglia '72 

Monaghans on the Hill 

Natural Expressions Day Spa & Salon 

Nestle, Kelly Cronin '80 

Vanessa D. Hernandez and 

Joseph S. Nierenberg 

Noah's, Montclair 

Nothing Bundt Cake 

Oakland A's 

Oaks Card Club, John Tibbetts '70 



Lance Page 

Allison McCovey-Patrick '83 and 

Philip Patrick, Sr. 

Pave Fine Jewelry 

Peet's Coffee & Tea, Diamond District 

Peet's Coffee & Tea - Montclair 

Perforce Foundation 

Permal Group Inc. 


Matthew Pingatore '87 

Pixar Animation Studio 

Powell's Sweet Shoppe 

Promo Dog, Patrick Scalise '88 

Richmond Country Club 



Patrick Romani '70 

Jean and Willie Ross 


San Francisco Giants 

San Francisco Pretrial Diversion Project, Inc., 

Allison McCovey-Patrick '83 

Gemma and Patrick Scalise '88 

Semifreddi's Bakery, Tom Frainer 

Sequoyah Country Club 

Shaw's Texas Style Bar B Que, 

Sheila and David Shaw 

Steven Simonian 

Diane Steccone Smahlik '62 and 

Michael Smahlik 

Lea Smith 

Sodexo, Ignacio Madrid 

Speedway Motorsports Sonoma 


Jeanne and Robin Strong 


Tahoe Donner Association 

Trumer Pils, Jim Crudo 

Urbano Cellars 

Vino, Inc. 

Vintner's Collective 

Wells Fargo Bank, Bernie Theobald 

WestCallawayStotka, Steve Callaway '80 

Fund-A-Dream 

Supporters 

Anonymous 

360 Total Concept, Shonda Scott 

Lorraine Govan Adams '83 and 

Michael Adams 

Anne Appel '92 

David Bail '87 

Suzanne Bayer 

Jason Beito '92 

Lavinia and Nathaniel Bornor 


Kristen Breck and Ted Breck 

Adrienne and Andrew Brown 



Michael Canizzaro 

Tricia and Louis Carella 


Marianne Mosher Carrasco '78 and 

Al Carrasco '76 


Nancy and John Cecconi, Sr. '71 


Sherman Chan 

Lloyd Cibulka 



Mary Cotter 


Evelyn and John Dilsaver 

Kathleen and Eamonn Dolan '79 

Aileen and John Dolby 

Jeannette DeLaGarza and 

Edward Dold '73 

Dragon Athletic Boosters 




Emerald Packaging, Inc., 

Jim Kelly and Kevin Kelly 



Adam Gildea '12 


Aaron Goodwin 

Linda and Gregory Govan, Sr. 

Annette Harris 




Michele and Matthew Hofherr 




Nadya Tichman and John Imholz 

Drew Jaffe '12 

Ellen and Martin Jaffe 


Rosaleen and James Kelly 

Mary King '64 

Ellie and Donald Knauss 

Ann and Robert Knox 

Danny Krebs 

Kristine and Terry Kvochak 


Aura Lee 



Ronald M. Lott 


Robert Mahoney '76 

Sylvia Garcia and Anthony Mar 





Peter Michaelides 

66 THE DRAGON

Patricia and Perry Milton 

Louise and Jay Murphy 

Nisha and Sunil Nagdev 


Vanessa Hernandez and 

Joseph Nierenberg 





Bryan Parker 



Sue and Stephen Phelps 

Dawn Pieper 

Dan Pitcock 


Maria and Thomas Powell '75 

Mary Knox and Robert Promes 


Krista and Michael Samboy 

Mark Sanchez 


Debra Farb and Eric Sippel 

Barbara and Lawrence Soletti 




Donna Wilkins Ziegler 

Join Us! 

Please join us at an upcoming 

O’Dowd event. 

Dragon Golf Classic 

Monday, Oct. 14, 2013 

Fund-A-Dream Luncheon 

Wednesday, Nov. 6, 2013 

Crab & Pasta Feed 

Saturday, Feb. 1, 2014 

Spring Gala 

Saturday, April 12, 2014 

Contact Cathy McFann at 

cmcfann@bishopodowd.org or 

(510) 553-8632 if you are 

interested in sponsoring, attending, 

or volunteering for any of 

these events. 

Crab & Pasta Feed 

Supporters 

Mary O'Connell and Larry Anzilotti '73 

Jason Beito '92 

Sylvia Bennett 

Shannon and Greg Broome 


Bob Baker and Marci Bunkers 

Cardinal Scholars 



Aileen and John Dolby 

Dotter and Solfjeld Architecture + Design 

East Bay United Soccer Club 



Golden State Fitness 

The Kleid Design Group 


Monica and John Marcone 



Terry McGrath 

O'Dowd Varsity Baseball Team 

O'Dowd Men's Varsity Basketball Team 

O'Dowd Cross Country Team 

O'Dowd Varsity Football Team 

O'Dowd Freshmen Football Team 

O'Dowd Golf Teams 

O'Dowd Women's Lacrosse Teams 

O'Dowd Rugby Teams 

O'Dowd Varsity Men's Soccer Team 

O'Dowd Varsity Women's Soccer Team 

O'Dowd JV Women's Soccer Team 

O'Dowd Varsity Softball Team 

O'Dowd Swim Team 

O'Dowd Tennis Teams 

O'Dowd Track & Field Team 

O'Dowd Varsity Volleyball Team 

O'Dowd JV Volleyball Team 

O'Dowd Freshmen Volleyball Team 

O'Dowd Water Polo Teams 


Michael Petrini 


Vanessa Hernandez and Joseph Nierenberg 

Oakland A's 

Barrie Bulmore Ornstil and 

Michael Ornstil 

Philippa Roberts Jewelry 

Alice and Michael Ranahan 

San Jose Earthquakes 


Shaw's Texas Style BBQ, 

Sheila and David Shaw 

The Hills Swim and Tennis Club 

Triple Threat Academy 

TruKid All Natural Care 

United States Tennis Association 

Northern California, Michael Cooke '72 


Annual Spring Auction 

Supporters 

Anonymous 

Ackerman's Volvo 

American River Raft Rentals 

Mary O'Connell and Larry Anzilotti '73 

Aquarium of the Bay 

Arch Insurance Group 

Asian Art Museum 

Atlantis Casino Resort Spa - Reno 


Aurora Theatre Company 

Karen Avery 


B.R. Cohn Winery 

Beach Blanket Babylon 



Bellanico Restaurant & Wine Bar 

Berkeley Ironworks 

Berkeley Playhouse 

Berkeley Rep 

Bette's Oceanview Diner 

Bishop O'Dowd Board of Regents 

Bishop O'Dowd Clay Club 

Bishop O'Dowd High School 

Bishop O'Dowd Student Activities 


Boomers 

Boulder Creek Golf & Country Club 

Anne Boyder 


Bridges Restaurant & Bar 



Buttercup Grill & Bar 

Byington Winery & Vineyard 

Cache Creek Casino Resort 

Donna and Kenneth Cala 

California Academy of Sciences 

California Shakespeare Theater 

Alan Carlson 


Castro Valley Florist 

Castro Village Bowl 

Karen and Ross Catanzarite 


C'era Una Volta 

Chessy Shay Jewelry 

Gay and Michael Chiappetta 

Children's Hospital & Research Center 

Foundation 


Classroom Matters 

The Clorox Company 


Commis Restaurant 


Crossroads Trading Co. 

Danville Cigar, Fine Wine & Gifts 

Shana and Richard Daum, Jr. 

Mary Martin DeShaw 

Diablo Theatre Company 

Kathleen and John C. Dittmer II, D.D.S. 

Brooke Anderson and Hugh Ditzler III 

Jeannette DeLaGarza and 

Edward Dold '73 

Dotter & Solfjeld Architecture & Design 

Jacinta Dow 


East Bay Dance Center 

East Bay Nursery 


Electronic Arts 

Lesley and Curtis Evers 

Farley's East 


Femi Macus Nail Spa 

Fine Arts Museums of San Francisco 

First Republic Bank 

Folks' Art 

Franco Dragone Entertainment 

Garden Designs 




Golden State Warriors 

Golden Tee Golfland 


Grand Lake ACE Hardware and 

Garden Center 


Terri and Erik Halstenrud 




Heller Jewelers 


Hilton, Oakland Airport 


Michele and Matthew Hofherr 

Debra and Kent Hughes 

Ici Ice Cream 

Nadya Tichman and John Imholz 

Isabelle Gerard Skin Care 

J. Sahadi Jewelers 





Douglas Johnston '58 

JumpstartMD 

Kayak Connection 


James Kelly 

Erin Jaeb and Kevin Kelly 

The Kleid Design Group 

Ellie and Donald Knauss 

Kokkari Estiatorio 


Kristine and Terry Kvochak 

La Nana Salon & Flowers 

Ann Chang and Raymond Lam 


LaSalle Financial Services - Montclair, 

Roger Smith 



Briana Loewinsohn 





Mama's Royal Cafe 

Michael Martin '81 

Nadia and Brian McCroden 





Montclair Florist 

Montclair Rug Gallery 

Normandie Ramirez and 

Robin Mortarotti 

Annie Kersting and Gregory Murphy 

Namaste Yoga and Wellness 


Dana and David Neumann 

Oakland A's 

Oakland East Bay Symphony 

Oakland Hills Tennis Club, Inc. 

Tamara Uecker and Christopher Ohman 




Pacific Pin Ball Museum 

Michelle Pagone 

Office of Laurie Shepherd Page, D.D.S. 

Event Supporters 

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Memorial Gifts 

The Palace Nails & Wax 

Pedro's Cantina 

Peju Province Winery 




Thien Pham 




Dan Raven 

Red Tail Studios 

Relictree Fitness 







Rudy's Can't Fail Café, 

Pamela Broderick Smith '87 & Douglas Smith 




Sagrada 

San Francisco Giants 

San Francisco Symphony 

San Jose Giants 


Scott's Seafood 

Semifreddi's Bakery 




Shawl-Anderson Dance Center 

Diane Steccone Smahlik '62 

Kaya Smith Aranha '92 

Speedway Motorsports Sonoma 



Susan Gildea Personalized Printing 

Sweet Bar Bakery 

Dusty Sykes 


Tutor Corps 

Urbano Cellars 


Caroline and Joseph Van Remortel 

Theresa and Daniel Vaughan 


Priscilla Browne and Larry Vollintine 


Jackie Walts 






Zachary's Chicago Pizza 

Aurelio Acuna 

Mark A. Acuna '74 

Nance Affonso 

Gary Affonso 

Memorial Gifts 

Marianne Arnerich ’68 

Carol A. Murray Arnerich '67 and 

Bill Arnerich '62 


Sharon Arwine '58 



Gilbert P. Atkinson 

Irma and George L. Baldwin 

Joan Avila '58 



Karen Daniels Banford '72 

Sharon Daniels '73 

Eleanor Barbagallo 







Anita Boragno 




Eda Carniglia 

Pat Cattell 








Diane Handlos 



















Carol Angeli Benjamin '58 

Saloma Guesnon Cordero '58 



Frank and Donna Bramsman 


Michael Srago 

James P. Canty '82 


Timothy J. Canty, Jr. ’58 


Lloyd Brown 




Charlene Carter '58 



Judith Yandell Christen 

Susan and Andrew Jennings 

Vicky and Pete Palmer 

James Clark '58 



Edward P. Coffey 


Francis and Pauline Corcoran 

Mary Francis Corcoran Barranti ’62 and 


Anna F. Costa 

Sarah Allen 






Laura Damschen 

Gary Ireland 

Joanne Neft 




Anonymous 





Elmer Costa 


Capt. Robert A. Cushing USN 

Sheila Moyles Cushing '57 

Elizabeth Daley '58 



Ronald Edgar '58 



James and Helen Egan 

Gioia and Dennis J. Egan '70 

Frank G. Elizares 

Sally M. Elizares '73 

Sister Katharine Emery, O.P. 


Michael Srago 

Joann Rubino Enos '60 


Lee Fischer '58 



Martha Gersten 

Bobbe and James W. Skiles 

John Gonsalves '58 



Rick Grant 


Robert Grazzini '55 

Diane and Nelson M. Gomes 

Joan Grazzini 

Anne Cowie Ulses '55 and 

Robert J. Ulses 

Philip Green '58 



Irene Halman 


Nancy Hardy '58 



Robert Hardy '58 



Barbara Hayes '58 



Gary Hazelhofer '80 

Patricia Watson Capello '80 

Sandra Schwarz Hazelhofer '60 



Dennis Healy '58 



James Barbagallo ’70 

Carleen Coney ’72 



Patrick M. Barry ’73 

Maureen Barry Tyree ’77 and 

Terrence Tyree 

Harold Benassini 

Caesar Nuti 

Michael DeLury '58 



Kathleen Dolin '58 



Pat Eckhardt 


Alvin Heard 

Carol W. Heard '74 

Mark Herrick 


Joseph M. Hester 

Parkes Johnson and 

Kathleen A. Connelly '60 


Myron R. Highholt '72 

Ana F. Costa '72 

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And they're off! Cross country team members compete at the Ed Sias Invitational. Photo by Regina Hamilton. 

Most Reverend Mark Hurley 



Vince Hutton '76 

Velma Hutton 

Paul Jacobs '58 



Joan Gonsalves Jasa '72 

Leonidia F. Gonsalves '74 and 

Arcellious Archie 

Carol Javete 

Donald F. Javete 

Tim Jones '58 



Nicholas Keehner '58 



Arnold L. Kelly '77 


William Amour 


















Randall Kinavey '68 


Colin J. Klausner '95 

Karl Klausner and 

Maureen Wingfield Klausner '68 


Larry Kuesel 

Kimberly and Christopher J. Kuesel '89 

Samuel Lamb 

Anne O'Malley Thomasmeyer '73 and 

Bill Thomasmeyer 

Annie Levy 

Tovah E. Skiles '96 

Dorothy Lindquist '58 



Margaret Lynch 

Ann Herrick 

Catherine Greenwood Maples '58 



Tudy Maxwell 


Kathleen McInerney '58 



Irene McWalters Stephens '62 


Margaret McWalters Greenwalt '66 


Vera Gonzales-Miniaci 

Derek J. Halman II '07 


Manuel and Marcelina Mitchell 

Carlos Bartholomeu and 

Patricia Mitchell Bartholomeu '64 

Cheryl Negherbon 

Caesar Nuti 



Marsha Nelson '58 



Henry Nicolini 

Ann Herrick 

Margaret M. and Edward M. Winkenbach 

Annise "Necie" Norman 


Emma Nuti 


Norma Nuti 


Carleton "Scooter" Oats '87 

Joe Picard and Jennifer Seeno Picard '87 

Fritz Sparks 

Salvador Ortega 


Max Pallen, Jr. '84 


Brendan E. Pedder '93 

Nancy A. and Joseph H. Huber 


Arthur and Elizabeth Piper 

Margaret Piper Choy '69 and 

Joseph Choy '69 

Ross Prusinovski '63 

Kevin J. Donahue '63 

Thomas Pullman '68 

B. James Pullman '64 

Martin Quinn '58 



Kathleen Radovan 

Valerie Kercher Hasson '60 

Dolores Raitano '58 



Theresa Ratto 

Jane Ratto Traversa '70 and 

Vincenzo Traversa 

Catherine M. Ronconi '70 



Dr. William A.J. Ross 


Muriel Savant '58 



Margo Schorno '60 


Darlene M. Senna '56 

Jean Dutra Soares '56 

Memoiral Gifts 

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Memorial Gifts/Tribute Gifts 

Robert Sereda 






Eccher Lillian and Joe Eccher 



Mrs. Bennie Ghiglione 




John Legnitto 













Louis Sereda 



Mary Tigh 





Lois Wilkinson 

Brad Shaw '83 

Francesca Kaiser Brake '82 and 

Alan Brake 

Raymond Stanley '58 



James Stanton '58 



Suzanne Tallarico '58 



William and Jean Valva 

Vicki Prepouses Kiningham, M.D. '78 

and Robert Kiningham, M.D. 


Marnelle Vieira-Ducey 


Kathleen McWalters Webb 


Edward Weishaar '58 



Molly Jean Mayes Wexner 

Laura Mayes Benz '66 

Ella Wilson 

Marva and Daniel Onstad 


Kermit Wilson 


Devon Wixson '81 

Anonymous 

Charlotte Bettencourt Wixson '59 

Anonymous 

Gloria Wright '58 



Brandon Ashley 

Bernie Allard 

Micky Azia '16 


Tribute Gifts 

Alexander Badalamenti '16 

Sonia and Vito Badalamenti, Sr. 

Gary Badarello 


Kevin Baldwin '92 


Anashe Barton 

Zaven Shahbazian 

Grace C. Benson '13 




Herbert J. Billings 

Carolyn Billings Abrams '61 

Jennifer Boyden 

Nancy and Vincent Anzilotti 

Jacob Cala '16 

Christine and Jack McGuire 

Amari Chatmon '16 

Deloyce Shaw and Herbert Chatmon 

Class of 1970 

Debbie VanHecke '70 and 

Gregor J. Cuzner 

Vince Contaxis '75 

Lori Koven '75 

Emma Cronin 

Mary Durkin 

Gavin Faucette 

Marianne and John Vardaman 

Robert Frick 


Susan Galindo 


Patrick R. Gordon '06 

Michele J. and Newton C. Gordon 

Catherine M. Ewen Granof '98 

Sharon and Eric P. Ewen 

Anthony Green 


Marguerite Green 


Melinda M. Hayes 


Mary and Tom Hennigan 


Mark Dunne 

Samantha Hoffher 

Renee and Dennis Ross 

Brian Judd 


Christopher Kahn '84 

Beverly Kahn 

Kevin Kahn '82 

Beverly Kahn 

Sophia Kvochak 


Frank LaPorte 

Charles Slyngstad '72 

Ray Lehner 

Anna M. Hawkins '15 

Les Littman 

Anita Gurrea Littman '72 

Alex Macmillan 

Trudy C. and David F. Macmillan 

Jared and Julia Mainini 


Louise Mainini 

Carolyn Gelhaus Martinez '55 

Elana H. Hall 

Terrence McGrath 


Miles Montgomery '16 


John R. Murray '82 


Michael J. Murray '85 


Patrick G. Murray '73 


Scott E. Murray '74 


Timothy J. Murray '78 


Alfred J. Musante, Sr. 

Judy and Alfred J. Musante, Jr. '73 

Tim Newman 


Mary E. O'Connell 

Thomas J. Johnson 

Julie Petrini '70 

Sandra and Jerry Dratler 

Kendall Powers '15 

Pat and Jurdy Hughes 

Maria C. Ramos-Garzon '16 

Laleh Vakili 

Annalise Reichert '09 

Lisa and Dennis W. Reichert 

Father Les Schaefer 


Father Ron Schwenzer 


Lanetta Seibert 

Jacelynn A. Hill '01 

Wanlin Shue '16 

Carl Johnson 

Daphne Stoermer 

Nancy Norland 

Nicolaas ten Grotenhuis '14 

Susan and Dirk ten Grotenhuis 

Stephen Twomey 

Christine A. Songey Schmitz '70 and 

Gregory A. Schmitz 

Thomas J. and Cheryl F. Tyler 


Maya F. Tyler '13 



Sage Tyler '13 



Women's Basketball Team 


Valerie A. Woo '00 

Linda and David Woo 

Mos and Mary Yabuki 

Dianne Yabuki 

Tak Yamamoto 


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Center for Environmental 

Studies 

Supporting the Center for Environmental Studies 


Lisa and Kerwin Allen 

Sarah Allen 


Mary E. O'Connell and 

Larry Anzilotti '73 



Mary Ann and Behrad Aria 


Mariedda Grynbal and Rolando Arroyo 










Cara Logan Brockbank '88 and 

Ryan A. Brockbank '88 

Shannon S. and Greg Broome 


Lloyd Brown 



Melody Tannam and Colin Busby 








Spring HungCheng and Rene Cheng 

Gay and Michael J. Chiappetta 










Lynn P. and James H. Cunningham, Jr. 

Maria Da Maren 

Andrea and Thomas Daniel, Jr. 





Diamantine Family Foundation, Inc. 



Diana M. and Paul E. Dolan III '68 

Dolby Laboratories 







Marilou and Christopher Ehrenberg 







Leigh Firestone 


Samantha E. Forde '90 and Eric Danner 



The more John and Nadine Mills learned about the history of the Living Lab, the easier it 

became for them to support the Center for Environmental Studies (CES). 

“The vision and dedication of a few teachers, along with the efforts of hundreds of students 

over the years, to turn an unused portion of the property into such an effective area for learning 

and inspiration, helps to show off the uniqueness of O’Dowd and the strength of the school’s 

Science Department,” the couple said. 

“The CES is just the culmination of these ideas and dreams, helping O’Dowd to continue to 

inspire future Dragons to pursue careers in environmental sciences. Great ideas like this are easy 

to get behind, and we’re proud to help the CES become a reality,” the couple added. “And getting 

to know Dr. Phelps and his passion for the kids and the school triggered us to participate.” 

The Mills are in the plumbing supply business, so one item, in particular, that caught the 

couples’ attention is the fact that O’Dowd was chosen by U.C. Berkeley as the sole high school 

partner in a project to develop models for reinventing global urban water infrastructures. 

“Our faculty will be working with the Environmental Engineering departments at both Cal 

and Stanford to develop first-of-its-kind cutting edge curriculum in the areas of environmental 

sciences and sustainability that will be used around the country – that’s exciting stuff!” John and 

Nadine said. 

The couple says that O’Dowd’s multi-faceted approach to learning and the growth 

opportunities provided by the school for students lured them from Livermore. “The multitude of 

specialized activities and field research trips has inspired our children (Mackenzie ’15 and Joshua 

’16) to broaden their horizons, and become better prepared for the future,” they said. 

The Mills family. 

Ge Gao 

Carl Gellert and 

Celia Berta Gellert Foundation 

Arlene C. Zuckerberg and 

Alan S. Gellman 



Clair Moreland-Girma and Elias Girma 


Kathleen Sereda Glaub '71 and 

John C. Glaub 


Karen J. Goelz 

Tara Siler and Richard Gonzales 


Jennifer Gregori 

Tayor Gu 

Martha and John Gualandri 


Terri and Erik C. Halstenrud 


Joseph J. Haraburda 


The Estate of Paul M. Harvey '63 





Mary Hester 

Stephen Hicks 



Pamela K. Hoffman and Winston Tulloch 





Wendy S. Ibarra '12 



Anonymous 

Marilyn Lynch Isaeff '60 

IVY Max 


Shavon C. and Jonathan M. Jennings 

Center for Environmental Studies Supporters 

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Center for Environmental Studies Supporters 

Artist rendering of the Center for Environmental Studies, which is currently under construction. By Barney Davidge Associates. 


Susie and David Jorgensen 



Lisa M. and Robert J. Kalmbach 



James Kelly 


W. Kevin Kendall 


Martha Huante Kenney and 

Michael J. Kenney 

Jill V. McGill and Richard Kerbavaz 







Wei Li 


Lydia Lu 




Lorraine Otsuka and Stanley Mar 


Timothy P. Maroney '72 


Anna Mathai and Robert Mayberry 





Anonymous 

Margaret and E. Peter McNamara 



Loretta Cumming Meyer '74 and 

Paul J. Meyer 




Montclair Environmental Mangement, Inc. 

Darnell and Daniel Moresi 




Annie B. Kersting and 

Gregory P. Murphy 



Cherrie Nanninga '66 and Reno Cappello 

Joanne Neft 





Tamara Uecker and Christopher Ohman 





J. Douglas and Marian Pardee Foundation 










Robin and Dominic M. Pontrelli '76 

Sue and Joe Raphel '70 


Dan Raven 

Michelle L. Raven '13 

Peggy H. and Michael Restivo 



Anonymous 



Deborah H. and Michael A. Roosevelt 








Sarah and Brian Sears 

Beverly and Robert Sereda 








Elaine M. Coleman and 

Jonathan R. Springer 

Stanford Property & Finance 

Agnes and James Strandberg 

Bing Sun 


Ann M. Habermann Sussman '73 and 

David Sussman 



Louisa B. and John J. Tallarida 




Julie A. Treppa 

Carolyn Tsosie 













Maria J. and Gordon David White 



Carolyn P. and 

Keith S. Williams-Goldman 

Robin and Terrance D. Wimberly, Sr. 





Monica L. Hayes Younghein '69 and 

John K. Younghein 


Janice M. and Roland W. Zeiser 

Catherine Zhao 


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Faculty and Staff Answer the Call 

Giving Reaches 100 Percent for Second Consecutive Year 

O’Dowd faculty and staff stepped up to support the school in 2012-13, 

donating a cumulative $13,000, with special emphasis on the Angel Fund. 

Contributions to the Angel Fund ensure that students won’t miss 

memorable high school experiences such as prom, Grad Night or retreats. 

These funds even pay for basic necessities such as books and lunches. 

“As an O’Dowd student I participated in theater, sports and student 

council. These activities helped shape who I am, and provided me a wellrounded 

perspective on life and the courage to try many different things,” 

Student Activities Director Starr Saunders said. 

“If a lack of finances is preventing a student from getting to experiencing 

what I did, I want to help in any way I can,” she said. “We never know if a 

new experience and/or opportunity may shape a future decision for a student 

and lead them on a path they never expected.” 

Student Activities Director Starr 

Saunders. Photo by Gerome Wright. 

Faculty and Staff Donors 

Christine and Kip D. Adam 

Cristina Airaghi 

Cora and Filipinas Antonio 


Anne and Carlos Arriaga 

Romeo Baldeviso 

Damian Barnes 

Sara Bauermeister and 

Fernando Mazzuca 

Grace Gordillo-Beatty and 

Thomas Beatty 


Mary and Frederick Blume 



Sarah Bremer 

Jonathan Burns 

Judy Coleman 

Joyce and Edward Conley 

Janice Coonrod 

Sharon R. Correia '83 


Patricia and Robert Cross 

Jennifer and Kevin Cushing 

Siobhan T. and Brian D. Cushing '84 

Bonnie J. and Michael Davis 

Chrissy DeFrance 

Chris LeMay Dempsey '72 and 

Robert E. Dempsey '72 

Else G. Dittmer '96 

Liza Dodd 

Marc Dominguez 

Dennis Dougherty 

Sherisse Dozier 


Renee L. Early 

Susan Galindo 

Chris Gallick 

Julia E. Ganski '03 


Noe Gonzalez 

Elizabeth and Don Goss 

Marguerite and Anthony Green 

Joan E. and Stanley Grell 

Julie Guilfoy and Patrick Morrow 

Prescilla Gurrea-Gonzalez 

Patti Harjehausen 



Dominic Henri 

Angelica M. Stacy and David T. Hodul 

Janet Huff 

Rebecca and Paul Jackson 

Sara Lillevand Judd '86 and Brian Judd 

Mary Kamian 

Joanne Kinyon 

Dennis M. Kohles '69 

Carla Menchini-Kreitz and 

Tyler R. Kreitz '97 

Jasvinder Kumar 


Nicole Pagano and Mark Lederer 

Allison and Raymond Lehner 

Briana and Stephen Loewinsohn 

Dorothy Mockus Lubin and James Lubin 

Mary and Michael Lucas 

Nancy R. MacKinnon 

Jesse MacKinnon 

Alexander P. MacMillan 

Gavin Maeda 



Laurie and Daniel Malmgren 

Eva Marlatt 

Anonymous 


John McGill 

William McNeil 


Kathy and Gregory Moore 

Diana Murray 

Timothy C. Newman 

Ashley Nulph 

Trina Oliver 



Gerald Pedrera 

Lysbeth M. and Bud Pence 



Thien Pham 


Rachel J. Pinette and Mark J. Durst 

Zachary Polsky 

Karen A. Proehl 


Annie Prutzman 

Kathleen J. Purcell 

Fred Randolph 

Kathleen Riley 

Therese and Donovan Rittenbach 

Colette Roche 


Chad Salcido 

Sara Rosario-Sanchez and 

Javier F. Sanchez 

Starr L. Saunders '98 



Ronny L. Smith '06 

Kathleen A. and Alfred D. Soller 

Judith Souza 

Bonnie Sussman 

Kristina and Timothy Taggart 


Jon Thorpe 

Gina Jackson and Carlos Trujillo 

Sarah Tunik and Dan Oppenheimer 

Michael M. Turnacliff 

Jase Turner 

Diane Songey Twomey '71 and 

Stephen E. Twomey 

Stephanie and Douglas T. Vierra, Sr. 

Loren Reynolds and 

Douglas T. Vierra, Jr. '99 



Richard Vitale 

Frances J. Warmerdam and 

James Patterson 

George Watson 

Lani Wolf 

Theresa K. and Gene Yang 

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Rabb 

Continued from page 22 

“On all three flights going 

to Uruguay I was seated in an 

exit row, so it wasn’t too bad,” 

he said. “On the way home I 

had to sit by the window. But 

a teammate was next to me, 

and he put his legs in the aisle 

so I could get as comfortable 

as possible.” 

Looking ahead to the high 

school season, Rabb expects 

his game will be elevated as 

a result of his National Team 

experience. “I learned more 

about knowing when to take a 

shot and when to set up your 

teammates. And I think I’ve 

improved in areas like passing

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