March_2015

March 2015

ALVERNO IMPROVEMENT PROJECT: WATCH US CHANGE!Page 9

Alverno High SchoolEmpowering Exceptional Young Women Since 1960

Contents PAGE 3Alverno Today By: Wendy Finch-BurkDirector of Development and Alumnae Relations

PAGE 4Past Parents Making a Difference

PAGE 5Why We Give to Alverno By: Julie Lopez P’11, P’16, Board Member

PAGE 6Alverno Celebrates the Season at Candlelight Celebration

PAGE 7Debbie Lasham Schweiner ‘73 Joins Alverno Legacy Circle

PAGE 9Alverno Improvement Project - Campus Renovations

PAGE 10Alverno Jaguars Score! Soccer Team Makes It To 2nd Round of CIF Playoffs

PAGE 12 Alumnae Mentoring Program Returns to Alverno

PAGE 13 Get In the Jaguar Spirit and Join Us!

PAGE 14Alumnae Brick Order Form

PAGE 16In Loving Memory

PAGE 17Class Notes

PAGE 18Alumna of the Year Nomination Form

PHOTOGRAPHS IN THE ALUMNAE MAGAZINE COURTESY OF BELLE ‘N BEAU PHOTOGRAPHY,

CAPRA PHOTOGRAPHY, AND MYLENE DELA ROSA P‘15

The Alumnae Magazine is published three times per year in March (sent via email), July (in print) and

November (sent via email).

ADMINISTRATION Julia V. Fanara, P‘01, ‘03, ‘05 Head of School Cam Werley-Gonzales, Assistant Head of School

ALUMNAE COMMITTEEBridget Marshall ‘64Terry Merlo Traver ‘65Ellen Behrens Hoffman ‘74Diana Phillippi ‘78Elizabeth Oberreiter ‘84Maria Ioele ‘88Raina Martinez ‘88Monica Taft ‘88Evie Vasquez Gallardo ‘90, Alumnae Association PresidentAndrea Bertollini ‘91Summer Douglass Williams ‘95Lauren Capoccia ‘01

EDITORWendy Finch-Burk, Director of Development and Alumnae Relations

CONTENT EDITORSummer Douglass Williams ‘95, Associate Director of Alumnae Relations

Inquiries should be directed to: Offi ce of Alumnae Relations

Summer L. Williams ‘95Associate Director of Alumnae Relations

200 N. Michillinda AvenueSierra Madre, CA 91024

Phone: (626) 355-3463 ext. 232 Email: [email protected]

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ALVERNO TODAY

Dear Friends of Alverno,

Wendy Finch-Burk Director of Development and Alumnae Relations

designed to update and improve our existing facilities and surrounding grounds. The changes are noticeable the moment you step on campus and we’re not done yet! As I write this, I can hear the construction crew outside digging up the area around the cafeteria in preparation for the landscape redesign that will continue throughout the property over the next several months. In addition, we launched our “Adopt-the-Library Campaign” to help raise funds to transform the current library into a state-of-the-art multimedia center. The response from our alumnae and past parents to this campaign has been so positive and we are very grateful to everyone who has shown their support for this project by making a gift. The campaign is still in full-swing, so if you would like to make a donation, please visit Alverno’s website at alverno-hs.org. We are also pleased to thank our alumnae and past parents who have donated funds and services to help support the improvements we are making on our campus, including gifts to the STEM Program and the Financial Aid program, in-kind donations to our Science Labs, and bequests to the Alverno Legacy Circle. Your support is what makes change possible and what motivates others to lend their help to our school. We look forward to having you back on campus so that you can see all these wonderful changes for yourself, including the Classes of the 1960’s and 1970’s who will be celebrating their Decade Reunion in the Villa in June and the Class of 1965 who will be celebrating their 50th Reunion at the same time!

As always, thank you for your continued support of Alverno!

Kindest regards,

The 2014-15 school year has been a year of change at Alverno and our entire school community is invigorated by the excitement of all that is taking place on our campus! The school year started off with a change in Administration as Julia V. Fanara became our new Head of School in July. She hit the ground running and is clearly enjoying the challenges and accomplishments that each new day brings. Her passion is contagious and we are all inspired by her new ideas and energized by her visions for the future of Alverno! We instituted several new academic programs, including the Accelerated Honors Academy (AHA) and the Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math (STEM) Program which has helped to engage and challenge our students. We offered more than $380,000 in Scholarships and Financial Aid during this school year to our current students in order to support their dreams of receiving a college-preparatory education. Over the summer, we began the Alverno Improvement Project which is a bridge project between Phase I and Phase II of the Master Plan. It was

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Past Parents Making a Differencehe dedication of our past parents to the mission of Alverno High School is apparent in the continued support that many families offer on a regular basis. Past parent support at Alverno is growing and we want to recognize the people who have helped the school continue its

Left to Right: Rita Mercurio Farfsing ‘72, P‘00, Vera Mercurio GP ‘00, and Rachel Farfsing ‘00

Ttradition of educating knowledgeable young women for more than 50 years! Recent gifts from past parents have enabled Alverno to make needed improvements in the areas of technology, landscaping, and infrastructure. We have also received generous funding for our Financial Aid Program. We are grateful for their continued involvement in our community. Specifi c items that Alverno has been able to acquire due to the generosity of our donors include iPads for the STEM Program and Admissions recruitment, a 3-D printer for the computer lab, two defi brillators for the front offi ce and sporting events, and renovations to the front offi ce and science labs. Thank you for your continued support!

Richard Enderlin and Grace O’Brien Enderlin P’07, BOTKen Farfsing, Chair, Board of Trustees and Rita Mercurio Farfsing P’00

Tom and Karen Zimmerman P’94 Michael and Julie Lopez P’11, P’16, BOT (Please see page 5)

Tony and Debbie Seanez P’03, P’13Anonymous ~ Parents from the Class of 1994

WHY WE GIVE TO ALVERNO

“Alverno is a place where a young woman can express herself and reach for the stars. The Alverno community helps all students to reach their full potential. The girls learn to speak their opinion, but also respect all opinions. The teachers are very creative in their classrooms and allow

Left to Right: The Seanez Family - Standing: Chrsitina ‘03, Debbie, Tony, Marissa ‘13 Seated: Anthony, Max, Christine, and Monet

students to think out of the box. The most important reason I give to Alverno is that it prepares the students for the real world, which means they are ready for college and life.” ~ Debbie Seanez P‘03, P‘13

“Alverno provides an outstanding education and religious environment for young women. We choose to support Alverno because, now more than ever, the world needs outstanding young women, who can make a difference with their compassion, integrity, and intelligence.” ~ Rita Mercurio Farfsing ‘72, P‘00

Tom Zimmerman P‘94 and Alverno Softball Coach

“My daughters Patty and Kathy have often commented that their experience at Alverno as graduates from the Class of 1994 was byfar the best and the most fulfi lling. They enjoyed creating friendships that have lasted through time. The educationalexperience along with being part of a very successful softball team was a great foundation for becoming solid business professionals. I have been involved with the softball program since 1989 with the arrival of Frankie Russo and Vince Robortello. During the last 25 years, I have always seen young women who have shared a recurring theme of taking personal responsibility and having respect for others. I have watched in awe how the school staff has done everything possible to set these wonderful students on the right path for success. These are some of the reasons that it has been easy to stay involved. I’m very honored and privileged to have had the opportunity toparticipate at Alverno.” ~ Tom Zimmerman P‘94

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(Left to Right) Lopez Family: Ashley Lopez ‘11, Mike Lopez, Julie Lopez, Alex Lopez, Emily Lopez ‘16, and Caitlyn in front.

why we give to Alvernoy husband, Mike, and I have been consistently involved in all of our children’s schools over the years, leading me to serve in various Chairperson and Board member positions for Sts. Felicitas & Perpetua School and St. Francis High School, as well as Alverno High School. Both Mike and I have been blessed with much in our lives, and ourM

By: Julie Lopez P’11, P’16, Board Member

philosophy has always been to give to others unconditionally. Our biggest joy is being able to give and share with others in need. It is one of the most fulfi lling gifts in our lives. Despite our hectic schedules, it did not take much convincing for me to join the Board at Alverno High School. While we were already very involved parents, we always strived to make an impact where our efforts were most needed. My professional background, coupled with our intense desire to see Alverno function as effi ciently as possible with parent participation and, ultimately, student growth and success, led me to my decision to join Alverno’s Board of Trustees. Mike and I are passionate about Alverno’s mission, which empowers, encourages, and nurtures a strong self-image for Catholic female youth working to prepare for entrance into college. Alverno emphasizes individuality, integrity, values, and a strong work ethic, all of which are cultivated amongst a diverse student body, something which is representative of the world in which we live today. The complex heritage of Alverno’s population is both embraced and celebrated, as well as the idea that every girl should feel empowered and encouraged to strive to be whatever she wants to be. These are the reasons why we remain passionate and committed to helping Alverno foster their growth. As a Board member of Alverno, along with my husband, we are proud to represent such an honored institution and we hope that our role makes a difference in the futures of female generations to come.

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CURRENT MEMBERSAnita Eberlen Cruver ‘69, Julia V. Fanara P ‘01,‘03,‘05 - Head of School, Sarah O’Gara ‘64, Robin McCarthy P’05, Debra Lasham Schweiner ‘73,

Summer L. Williams ‘95 - Associate Director of Alumnae Relations

............... Legacy Circle ...............

Alverno Celebrates the Season at Candlelight Celebration

he Alverno community celebrated the holiday season on Wednesday, December 17, 2014 with a time-honored tradition. The annual Candlelight Celebration brought together alumnae, past parents, current families, students, and friends to share in the story of Christmas and get in the holiday spirit. “I love attending the Candlelight Celebration in the Villa T

every year. My sister and I, along with our mom, return to our Alma Mater to celebrate the true meaning of Christmas,” said Jennifer Tweddle Jesser ‘81. “You can’t help but feel the beauty of our faith lived out for all to share. Singing Christmas carols in the Villa with fellow alumnae caps the evening off with a sense of unity and fellowship. God is truly present and honored from the moment the candles are lit until the last person heads home. It is simply inspiring.” Following the journey around the outside of the Villa, guests are invited to listen to the Alverno student choirs as they sing Christmas carols followed by crowd favorites sung by the Alumnae Choir. As a special treat, Santa made an appearance and was on hand to take pictures with guests while they enjoyed warm refreshments inside the Villa.


Beth Kellock P ‘78, ‘81, Heather Tweddle Banis ‘78, and Jennifer Tweddle Jesser ‘81

Evie Vasquez Gallardo ‘90 with her husband Jerry and sons Adam and Dylan

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Looking Toward the FutureDebbie Lasham Schweiner ‘73 Joins Alverno Legacy Circle

hen Debbie Lasham Schweiner transferred to Alverno during her sophomore year in January of 1971, she had no idea how quickly she would make friends and become involved. “I was feeling vulnerable and self-conscious that I was starting Alverno in the W

middle of the school year and I was wondering if I would fi nd any friends,” Debbie recalls. In true Alverno fashion, her fi rst day she met several girls in her class and was immediately accepted and made to feel like part of the group. “From day one I thought of Alverno as a haven, a place of acceptance where I could be myself,” she said. Debbie attended public school before entering Alverno and, up until then, never challenged herself to do more than what was required to pass. She recalled the challenging nature of projects her teachers assigned, and remembered feeling empowered because she knew her teachers believed in her ability to succeed. “Alverno is where I fi rst realized that I shouldn’t be afraid of completing the work assigned to me and doing a good job for the simple reason that the teachers wouldn’t have assigned such projects if they didn’t think we could complete them,” she said. Debbie’s education at Alverno has carried her through her life and helped her make choices to become the person she is today. “I learned so much at Alverno. The nuns and teachers were excellent motivators

and educators and I am grateful that I was lucky enough to attend Alverno.” As a student at Alverno, Debbie spent much of her time focusing on academics and enjoyed ceramics in her free time. She enrolled in ceramics classes locally at the Creative Arts Group in Sierra Madre on a regular basis. Following high school graduation, Debbie went on to attend Citrus College where she earned a degree in Accounting and transferred to Cal Poly Pomona and completed a Bachelor’s Degree in Behavioral Sciences. She spent time working as a secretary and bookkeeper but always wanted to fi nd a way to channel her desire to work in ceramics. In her free time following college, Debbie enrolled in a ceramics class at Citrus. “After four years of classes at Citrus I was offered a job teaching ceramics at Creative Arts where I have spent 21 years teaching the most wonderful students,” she said. “I am so blessed to spend my days doing what I am most passionate about... clay and teaching.” Debbie credits her ability to follow her dreams to Alverno. “My education and experience at Alverno gave me a solid foundation in academics, the sense of solidarity with women as friends, and the knowledge that we can accomplish whatever we

(Left) Debbie’s art studio where she recently created nuns made of clay. (Right) Debbie working on her latest creation in her studio.

choose to put our efforts and focus on,” she said. She hopes that through her gift, Alverno will continue to encourage young women to follow their dreams and live their lives making a difference doing what they are passionate about. “An all-girls education has many merits, but is rare now-a-days. By contributing to Alverno’s fi nancial future, I am hoping the school will continue its tradition of empowering young women for many years to come.”


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REUNIONS

Class of 1995 20-Year Reunion

Save the Date!Saturday - August 8, 2015

Want to get involved? Contact Summer Douglass Williams ‘95

in the Alumnae Offi ce at [email protected].

Decade Reunion1964 - 1979

Class of 1965 50-Year Reunion

SAVE THE DATEKEEPING IN TOUCH

Friday - June 26, 2015 5:30 p.m.

Embassy Suites, Arcadia

Saturday - June 27, 20152:30 p.m. - 10:00 p.m.

Villa del Sol d’ Oro

Questions? Contact Terry Merlo Traver ‘65 at [email protected].

Saturday - June 27, 2015 6:00 p.m. - 10:00 p.m.


Questions? Contact Summer Douglass Williams ‘95

in the Alumnae Offi ce at [email protected].

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alverno improvement projectCAMPUS RENOVATIONS

By: Wendy Finch-Burk, Director of Development and Alumnae Relations

f you’ve been to Alverno recently, then there’s no doubt that you noticed the wonderful changes that are taking place on our campus, including upgrades to our school buildings and grounds. I Following the completion of Phase I of the Master Plan (the installation of pillars and wrought iron fencing along Michillinda

Avenue), the feedback we received from our school community was that they would like to see us use our resources to update the existing facilities on campus before we move on to any other building projects. With that in mind, the Alverno Improvement Project was created and is serving as a “bridge” between Phase I and Phase II of the Master Plan.

The Alverno Improvement Project began in Summer 2014 and, to date, we have completed the following:• Painted the exterior of the school and all the student lockers (funded, in part, by the 2014 Gala)• Installed new rain gutters on the school buildings• Updated the front offi ce with new paint, carpeting, and furniture (funded, in part, by two 2016 parents)• Installed new counters and resurfaced the cabinets in the science labs (funded by a past parent from 2007)• Purchased new safety equipment for the science labs and fi rst aid kits for the Emergency Preparedness Plan (funded by the 2014 Gala)• Acquired equipment and software for our STEM program, including 20 iPads, a wireless classroom learning network for the Math Department, and a 3-D printer for the computer lab (funded by a past parent from 1994)

With those items completed, we recently began construction on the landscaping component of the Alverno Improvement Project. The landscaping will take place in phases, beginning with improvements to the areas around the cafeteria and behind the science classrooms, which will take approximately three weeks to complete. Following this, the team will install a garden area where the tennis courts used to be and update the northwest section of our campus and our school terrace with the installation of new trees, shrubbery, and plants. Upon completion of the all the planting, the driveway that separates the Villa and the classrooms will be replaced, including the section that runs all the way down the West side of the Villa to Highland Avenue. The landscaping portion of the Alverno Improvement Project is slated to be completed before Graduation in June. At the same time, we have also launched the “Adopt-the-Library Campaign” to support the planned renovation of the school library into a state-of-the-art multimedia center. This project will allow students to use the latest in updated technologies and will provide access to electronic libraries all over the country, while also providing areas for individual and group learning. We are thrilled by all the changes on our campus and we look forward to sharing our new look with you! As always, thank you for your continued support of Alverno!

The area on the East side of the Cafeteria. The South side of the Science classrooms.


Alverno Jaguars Score! Soccer Team Makes it To

Second Round of CIF Playoffs

Subrina Hamdan ‘18 Nicole Lianto ‘17 Isabel Diaz ‘16

he Alverno Jaguars faced the Ramona Convent Tigers in Glendale on February 6, 2015 for their fi nal conference game of the season and celebrated Senior Farewell Night with 2-1 victory. The soccer team remained undefeated as T

they headed into the CIF playoffs after playing 10 regular league games with 9 wins, 0 losses, and 1 tie. The Jaguars won the Horizon League title for the 14th time in 15 years and hosted the fi rst round game of the CIF playoffs on Thursday, February 19. They defeated the Garey High School Vikings in a 1-0 victory and went on to play against Shadow Hills in Indio on Tuesday, February 24. The soccer team played a good game and worked together against a tough team. “They had a nice grass fi eld, but we had to battle not only a good team but high winds that made it a defi nite home fi eld advantage for Shadow Hills,” said Head Coach Ken Berry. After a great fi rst half 0-0, the opponents scored two goals in the second half ending in a 2-0 loss for Alverno. “This year’s team was very well balanced. Our defenders, midfi elders, and offensive players all worked together excellently as a team along with many exceptional bench players,” said Coach Berry. “I am looking forward to having a great team again next year and hopefully go all the way to be CIF Champions.”

Alverno students celebrate victory in their last league game of the season at the Senior Farewell Night on February 6, 2015.

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Adopt-the-Library Campaign

Nancy Chase Kallenberger ‘65Lara Proudian Kushner ‘98 Marilyn Diemer LaBarre ‘65 Vivian Landis P‘14, P‘17Patricia Lillywhite ‘71John and Alexia Prokop Madigan ‘86, P‘16Robin McCarthy P‘05Sara McCarthy ‘05, StaffCindy McLoughlin P‘06, P‘09, StaffJoseph and Mary Mikuljan GP‘17Paula Morreale ‘05Ann Nguyen ‘94Barbara Nitzel P‘97Katherine Zimmerman O’Dell ‘94Isila Sotelo Oliver ‘78 Malli and Elida Rao P’10 Julie Reiz ‘80Nancy Wegmann Riffl e ‘70Patricia Burke Rodriguez ‘67 Eileen Martin Roe ‘76Barbara Mitchell Rose ‘77 David and Eileen Schmidt P‘03Kathleen Villarruel Schneider ‘80 Christine Shaw ‘92Will and Monica Tinker Shima ‘82, P’09, P’14 Elena Soto ‘07Mary Sullivan ‘69Patty Germain Sullivan ‘75 Natalie Joy Tochilin ‘74 Tony and Olivia Tringale P‘06Alan and Vokouhi Unell P‘12Peggy Dostalek VanKerckhoven ‘77Patricia Van Koetsveld ‘82Lynne Velling ‘67Andrea Milligan White ‘87 Beverly Widney GP‘17Wesley and Wanda Wiercioch P‘91Summer Douglass Williams ‘95, Staff

AnonymousDiana McNicholas Acton ‘72 Jose Alcaraz P‘00, StaffKathleen Albade Allen ‘65Mary Ellen Toy Amber ‘65Isabel Archuleta P‘08 Kristin Mackay Ausec ‘65 Suzanna White Barkawitz ‘77Katherine Van Kuran Berkman ‘67Angela Terrazas Bohanec ‘90Andrea Bertollini ‘91, Staff Peter and Anna Biscan P‘17Gregory and Georgina Brown GP‘17Victor Bruno Jr. P‘10Robert and Antoinette Buckner P’07John and Marta Capoccia P’01Huston and Carol Carlyle P‘97, P‘99, P‘02Suzanne Winslow Chandler ‘66 Ron and Jean Coleman P’95, P’99Linda Crawford P‘05 Roy Douglass P‘90, P‘95, GP‘10Dulce Rivero Dralle ‘78 Patricia Burrows Diehl ‘77Richard and Grace O’Brien Enderlin P ‘07, BOTKen and Rita Mercurio Farfsing ‘72, BOTEvangelina Vasquez Gallardo ‘90Bernie and Cindy Gaus GP‘17Kenneth and Carmen Gee GP‘15 Mary Niebler Goodrich ‘70 Marjorie Hanna BOTCecilia Antonucci Hay ‘00 Mary Connor Hedrick ‘77Jeffrey and Michele Louapre Hilland ‘78Anne Hodges ‘65James and Lou Howorth GP‘17Sean and Lori Hunter P‘09Nancy Iredale ‘65Dennis and Amelia Iwamoto P‘10

FUNDRAISER UPDATEhe “Adopt-the-Library Campaign” at Alverno is off to a great start! Thank you to everyone listed below who has participated in this T

fundraising campaign. It is because of your generous support that Alverno will be able to renovate the school library into a state-of-the-art multimedia center to serve the current and future students at the school. To date, Alverno has raised nearly $10,000 and we are excited about the possibilities as the campaign continues through the school year. If you would like to donate to the “Adopt-the-Library Campaign”, you can log on to alverno-hs.org and make your gift today! Everyone at Alverno is grateful for your support... especially the students, for making this project possible.


Alumnae Mentoring Program

Left to Right: (Standing) Daniela Lopez Barragan ‘97, Monique Perez ‘90, Diana Phillippi ‘78, Gaby Galgoul Fisher ‘01, Tania Stewart ‘00, Lauren Capoccia ‘01, Carol Coleman Gregory ‘95 (Seated) Amanda Casalegno ‘07, Jennifer Encinas Talbot ‘98, Ellen Hartfi eld Tan ‘65, Kim Baecker Henry ‘91, and Ellen Driscoll ‘72

Vivian Nguyen ‘15, Erika Medina ‘16, and Diana Phillippi ‘78

Amanda Casalegno ‘07 and Cameron Martinez ‘16

Carol Coleman Gregory ‘95 and Gabriela Prado ‘15Lauren Hirschmann ‘15 and

Gaby Galgoul Fisher ‘01

RETURNS TO ALVERNO

n addition to the rigorous academic schedules that challenge the students at Alverno, juniors and seniors must consider the future as they begin the college application process and think about what their futures hold. Twelve alumnae returned to Alverno on Friday, February 6, 2015 I

to participate in the 8-Minute Mentoring Program and share their careers with students. Each of the mentors shared a different career for students to consider as they begin to make decisions about college. Alumnae who attended the mentoring program work in a variety of fi elds. “I thought the mentoring program was great for the students,” said Lauren Capoccia ‘01, Registered Nurse at Huntington Memorial Hospital. “A lot of them were unsure of what they wanted to study in college, let alone what career path to choose, and I was no different when I was at Alverno. Even if they weren’t interested in my career, one of the main points I wanted to get across was to make sure that whatever they end up choosing as a major in college or career path, that they truly are interested in the subject and enjoy their work.” Some of the other jobs presented to the students included Marraige and Family Therapist, Mediation Judge and Family Attorney, Event Planner, Dentist, Police Offi cer, Veterinarian, Outreach Coordinator, Assistant Professor of Oncology, Program Manager and Program Supervisor for different organizations, and Senior Specialist for the American Cancer Society. “This was my fi rst time participating in the program,” said Diana Phillippi ‘78, Event Planner and business owner. “This is an exceptional opportunity for the students to learn about a variety of career options. As a result, I will be mentoring two of these young women on the event planning industry. I look forward to it being a win-win for all of us!”

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GET IN THE JAGUAR SPIRIT and join us!

Alumnae Book ClubWednesday - March 4, 2015 6:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.Villa del Sol d’ Oro

Annual Gala“An Evening at Rio Carnaval”Saturday - March 21, 2015 6:00 p.m. - 11:00 p.m.Hilton, Pasadena

Stations of the CrossTuesday - March 31, 2015 2:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m.Villa del Sol d’ Oro

Alumnae Committee Meeting Wednesday - April 22, 2015 6:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.Alverno Faculty/Coffee Lounge

Mother/Daughter BrunchSaturday - May 9, 2015 Villa del Sol d’ Oro

Reunion ScheduleClass of 1965 50th Reunion - Saturday - June 27, 2015

2:30 p.m. - 10:00 p.m.

Decade of the 1960s and 1970s (1964 - 1979) - Saturday - June 27, 2015

6:00 p.m. - 10:00 p.m.

Decade of the 1980s (1980 - 1989) - Summer of 2016

Deja Vu Social: Alverno and La Salle - Summer of 2017



Alverno Hosted Mixer for Alumnae Thursday - May 14, 2015 5:30 p.m. - 8:30 p.m.Mijares Restaurant 145 Palmetto Drive, PasadenaJoin us for Margaritas and Appetizers!

Mijares has been voted “Best Margarita”, “Best Mexican Food” and “Best Sunday Brunch” by the readers of Pasadena Weekly magazine. ~ Courtesy of mijaresrestaurant.com

Senior Farewell/Alumna of the YearFriday - May 29, 2015 9:00 a.m.Alverno TerraceBig Sisters from the Class of 2012 - E-Invitation Coming Soon!

Alumnae Committee Meeting Wednesday - June 17, 2015 6:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.Alverno Faculty/Coffee Lounge

Alumnae Book ClubMonday - June 22, 2015 6:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.Villa del Sol d’ Oro

Class of 1965 - 50th ReunionSaturday - June 27, 2015 2:30 p.m. - 10:00 p.m.Villa del Sol d’ Oro

Decade of the 1960s/1970s ReunionSaturday - June 27, 2015 6:00 p.m. - 10:00 p.m.Villa del Sol d’ Oro


Alumnae BricksDon’t miss the opportunity to have your name forever etched on Alverno’s campus. Purchase a brick for yourself or honor a

loved one. The cost of each brick is $100 ($75 is tax-deductible), or for a larger brick $150 ($125 is tax-deductible). The money raised is used to fund the Alumnae Tuition Assistance Grant. Mail completed form with a check payable to Alverno High School to:

Alverno High School - Alumnae BricksAttn: Business Offi ce

200 N. Michillinda AveSierra Madre, CA 91024

Alverno High School Alumnae Brick Order Form

Yes, I would like to purchase _____ Alverno Alumnae Brick(s). I have enclosed payment in the amount of $______ for my brick(s).

Name (As you would like it to appear on brick) _____________________________________________

Class ___________________

Address ____________________________________________________________________________

City ______________________________ State __________ Zip _________________

Mobile Phone _________________________ Email ________________________________________

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COMPASSIONATE RESCUE

Alan Unell Global Director

[email protected]

t. 818.281.3867 www.compassionaterescue.org

ATTENTION PAST PARENTS OF ALVERNO

We want to keep in touch with YOU... and your daughter! Has she moved away from home?

Please contact the Alumnae Offi ce so we can update your information as well as your daughter’s.

Thank you for keeping in touch.

Summer L. Williams ‘95 Associate Director of Alumnae Relations

Email: [email protected] Phone: (626) 355-3463 ext. 232

The Villa on Alverno’s campus is a timeless setting for weddings and special events. The Villa offers a festive atmosphere with a picturesque setting for your event. Alumnae receive a substantial discount on the rental fee when booking the

Villa for their own wedding. For more information, please contact Summer L. Williams ‘95 in the Alumnae Offi ce at [email protected] or call (626) 355-3463 ext. 232.

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Monica Flores Roman ‘99 and husband Ric Roman celebrated their wedding reception in the Villa del Sol d’ Oro on May 24, 2014.

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mazon has a program in which they give .5% of your purchases to a charity of your choice. All you have to do is select the charity you would like to support (Mt. Alverno High School/Alverno High School would be a great choice!) and then bookmark your computer or mobile device to start at Amazon Smile each time you shop at Amazon. It’s that easy!

ALUMNAE WEDDINGS


In Loving MemoryAndres Martin P‘95

Father of Alice Martin ’95

Sunrise: April 27, 1942Sunset: October 27, 2014

Nancy Aschenbrener Shepard ‘66Sunrise: March 27, 1948

Sunset: November 13, 2014

Scott Storlie P‘09, P‘15Father of Hanna Storlie ’09 and Greta Storlie ‘15

Uncle of Bryanna Harper ‘05 and Kyleena Harper ‘08

Sunrise: March 15, 1954Sunset: November 25, 2014

Linda Milligan P‘84, P‘87Mother of Candace Milligan ‘84 and Andrea Milligan White ‘87

Sunrise: April 10, 1946 Sunset: December 22, 2014

Catherine McCarthy GP‘05 Grandmother of Sara McCarthy ‘05

Sunrise: June 6, 1924 Sunset: December 24, 2014

Robert James Salinas P‘01Father of Christy Salinas Bohon ‘01

Sunrise: 1941Sunset: 2015

Eleanor “Nora” McIsaac P‘64Mother of Kay McIsaac Kaffer ‘64

Sunrise: March 2, 1916Sunset: January 6, 2015

Jeremy Thatcher James Moss Brother of Elizabeth Moss ‘07

Sunrise: June 2, 1987Sunset: January 29, 2015

1983Erin Fleming When our family cat, Bacon went missing in December of 2014 I found it diffi cult to get all the information and help I needed in one place. At the time I had the idea that we could better help others in the community by posting a resource area to the city’s website. Not long after I had this idea, there was a posting in the South Pasadena Review newspaper looking for people to serve on the Animal Commission among other commissions. I applied and met with the Mayor of South Pasadena. He appointed me to the Animal Commission in January for a three-year term. As my son, Landon, said, “It’s like it’s Bacon’s gift to you, so you feel better.”

2005Briana Bailey Briana graduated this past December with her second Bachelor’s Degree in Hotel & Restaurant Management from Northern Arizona University’s Online Program.She has spent the last four years working in hospitality serving as the Assistant Director of Catering at the La Canada Flintridge Country Club and as the Logistics Manager at Global Technology Community, a small conference production company located in Monrovia. Her two-and-a-half years of hard work paid off when she was recently offered a position within the sales department at the Manchester Grand Hyatt in San Diego, CA. She moved to San Diego this February but is back in Los Angeles often to spend time with her boyfriend and three dogs. [email protected]

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Class Notes1964The Class of 1964 started a new tradition of getting together not just at reunions, but every few months. On Sunday, January 11, a group from the class gathered for brunch at the Panda Inn in Pasadena. They enjoyed visting with each other and enjoyed their brunch in a private room. The Class of 1964 plans to do this every 2-3 months, either at a restaurant or at someone’s home for a pot luck. Please contact Bridget Marshall for information about the next gathering at [email protected]. Pictured Below: Seated - Karen Fetters Hill, Bridget Marshall, and Meta Mondorf HolcombStanding - Phyllis Finke Robertson, Cindy Moss Vance, Mary Beth Haupt Bridges, and Carol Parker.

1976Members from the Class of 1976 celebrated the holiday season at the home of Jeannette Sermak-Proulx, P‘15. Pictured Left to Right: Diane Griggs, Erin Reid Maffi t, Eileen Martin Roe, Jeannette Sermak-Proulx, Essie Palmer Year, and DiAnn Munoz Ardessi


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Alumna of the Year 2015e are now accepting nominations for the 2015 Alumna of the Year. Each year, the Alverno Alumnae Association presents the Alumna of the Year Award to an alumna who positively represents the philosophy and mission of Alverno through her commitment to serving her family, church, community, and/or profession.

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W If you would like to nominate an alumna to be the recipient of this year’s award, please complete the form below along with a one-page description of why you are nominating this person, and return it to the Alumnae Offi ce by Tuesday - April 21, 2015. The award will be presented during Senior Farewell, which is being held on Friday - May 29th at 9:00 a.m. on the Alverno Terrace. You are invited to attend. If you have any questions, please contact Summer Williams in the Alumnae Offi ce at (626) 355-3463 ext. 232 or at [email protected].

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