Traditions Winter 2006.indd - Junipero Serra High School

ALUMNI NEWS
From the Alumni Board
Dear Fellow Alumni & Friends of Serra,
I am pleased to take this opportunity to address you
in the Winter 2006 issue of TRADITIONS Magazine.
As the Alumni Association President, and having
been affiliated with the group for some 12 years, I
have seen Serra High School make enormous strides.
Over the past five years alone, Serra has seen record
numbers in terms of enrollment, taken its athletic
program to the forefront of local, state and national
attention, and undergone a massive capital campaign,
which has dramatically changed the face of the school.
Serving as President during this time has been an
honor and a source of personal gratification. With
all of the positive developments that we have seen
at Serra recently, it important to acknowledge the
continued need to develop the Alumni Association
to reflect Serra’s new vision.
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To that end, we have made important strides to change
the face of the Alumni Association and become a
(Back Row L to R:) Steve Philpott ‘92, Brian Earley ‘85, John Saddi ‘97, Rich Zanardi ‘62,
more prominent fixture in the Serra Community.
Dave Philpott ‘87, John Mifsud ‘86, Kevin Dunleavy ‘80; (Front Row L to R:) Andy Cost ‘88,
Our Bylaws, which have not been updated in more
Carlos Guerra ‘82, Pat Moran ‘80, Chris Bankovitch ‘85, Shaun DeLuna ‘86, Tim Giacomini ‘87
than 20 years, are currently being amended and (Alumni Board Members not pictured are: Scott Alstad ‘80, John Esplana ‘82, Armand Kilijian
changed to reflect the Serra High School of the 21 st
‘85, Mark Massey ‘83, Tim McMorrow ‘98, Ron Ortiz ‘91, Jeff Perry ‘92, Todd Schofield ‘88
century. Our Purpose is stated as follows:
“TO DEVELOP AND MAINTAIN A POSITIVE WORKING RELATIONSHIP BETWEEN SERRA HIGH SCHOOL, ITS ALUMNI AND THE COMMUNITY AT LARGE.”
In addition to working directly with the alumni, the association is out in the community promoting Serra and Serra’s Christian values through
interacting with community organizations such as Second Harvest Food Bank and Samaritan House. In terms of school events, we have sponsored
the Homecoming BBQ, which has provided a forum for the gathering of alumni, while breaking records for the amount of money we have been able to
raise in this event. In addition, for the first time in many years, we took an active role in promoting the Annual Serra Golf Classic, which also eclipsed a
record for profitability. By raising these funds, we have been able to continue to support the Alumni Association Scholarship Fund that not only helps
a deserving student, but also helps the association take pride in ownership of a positive endeavor.
It has been wonderful seeing the tangible results of our efforts and we look forward to continuing our work in the future. Please get involved with your
Alumni Association by contacting Russ Bertetta or myself.
Chris Bankovitch ‘85
MARK YOUR CALENDARS!
June 26, 2006
JUNIPERO SERRA ALUMNI ASSOCIATION’S
19 th
annual
SERRA GOLF CLASSIC
Peninsula Golf & Country Club