Saints SceneDecember 2009 Vol 29 no. 4

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Dear Parents and Friends7 Habits of

Highly Effective Families

Stephen Covey’s The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People (1990) has sold over fifteen million copies. Individuals and

companies who have read the book and put the seven habits into practice have experienced some major transformations. Such happens when we have balance in our lives, put relation-ships before things and activities, foster a sense of mission, and become good listeners, all things articulated in Covey’s work.

This month as we celebrate Christmas and the feast of the Holy Family, we can reflect on a set of habits that, if lived fully, will enrich our family life as well as our life in the larger community. Compassion. This is a quality we find over and over in the gos-pels and it is the natural result of putting the needs of others ahead of ourselves. Then there is kindness, a simple smile, a gentle word or a personal visit. Add to this humility and gentleness, the ability to see the truth of things and the refusal to be hard of heart. Patience and forgiveness, whereby we learn to rely on God’s timing and to extend to others the mercy God extends to us. When we put these disposi-tions into action and make them habitual our families and community are strengthened. But then there is the seventh and most important habit of highly effective families: love. St. Augustine was a devotee of this virtue. He wrote his “Rule” based on the gospel value and is known for hav-ing said, “Love, and do what you will”. Give your family the gift of making these virtues habit. Merry Christmas!

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O Come All Ye Faithful—Saints Orchestra is performing a free Christmas Concert Dec. 10 at 7 pm in Dougherty Gymnasium under the direction of Mr. Brandon Jagow. This performance always sets the mood for the season and not one to be missed. See Page 4 for more details.

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December 2009 Calendar Highlights Event Name Date Time/placeChristmas on 33rd-Saints Apparel Sale Dec 4 & 11 11a-2p/Store on 33rd

Parochial Football Championship Dec 5 Football Field

Austin Parents Association Meeting Dec 9 6:30pm/Vasey Hall

Christmas Concert by Saints Band (Free) Dec 10 7pm/Gym

Semester Exams Dec 15-17 Various

Christmas Vacation Begins Dec 18 School Closed

Augustinian Shootout Dec 26-30 Toronto, Canada

St. Thomas of Villanova College.

Intersession Begins Jan 4, 2010 7:45am/Various

Find a complete list of events, including winter sports schedules, in the calendar at SAHS.org .

When you purchased a season tick-et package or a new Saints shirt, when you bought a Draw-Down

ticket for the Christmas Social or when you were the successful bidder at The Big One Dinner Auction, the Austin Parent Asso-ciation ensures that each dollar you spend returns to meet the needs of Saints. Our tu-

ition dollars can only go so far in meeting all of the other financial demands facing Saints. As a result, for decades, parents have been the driving force to help Saints fill the gap. We are very excited and grateful to report that the APA has delivered $99,485 of your 2009 Saints’ dollars back to the school, and it is only December! The monies contributed to these APA events by Saints’ parents, alumni and friends are accounted for and held in trust until the Saints’ administration comes to the APA with their “Wish List”. The specific school needs for 2009 were prioritized by the administration and the APA Board approved the distribution of your monies to include academics, financial aid, athletics, our Au-gustinians and band: 60 Netbook Laptops: $9,900 DVS Football software & camera: $15,000 Financial Aid to Current Families: $30,000 Altar, Ambo & Presider’s Chair for School Mass: $5,000 Augustinian Shoot-Out: $10,000 Weight Room Improvements: $25,000 Baritone Sax: $4,585 Your support and contributions have allowed the APA to continue to enrich the Saints Experience for our sons and for future

Spirit of GivingYour Generous Financial

Support Moves Saints Forwardby John Marin

President, Austin Parents Association

‘Tis the Season Young Men& Driving

Ignoring Basic TrafficRules Can be Fatal

By Edwin Hearn, PresidentSt. Augustine High School

On September 30, 1955, the nation was stunned when Hollywood idol James Dean, in his early twenties with a tre-

mendous future in front of him, was killed on a rural highway in San Luis Obispo County when he lost control of his car. That car crash remains fixed in Americana as an example of how dangerous driving really is, especially when traffic rules are not followed. No less riveting, in the past month, four local teenage boys have died in car accidents. All were in cars driven by teens with multiple teen passengers, a violation of the California driving laws. The most telling fact is that all four deceased were not buckled. The others in the cars were buckled and escaped serious injury. For teenage boys, driving a car is a rite of passage that represents freedom. They can be seen driving down streets and freeways at speeds that show little concern for their safety or anyone else’s. Somewhere in the middle of high school, the magic age of 16 is finally reached allowing young boys to drive. Some are more ready than others are. As the father of three sons, it was a constant struggle urging them to slow down, to leave the radio alone or to make sure the braking distance was adequate, in order to be prepared for a potential crisis. Despite repeated admoni-tions, I realized this concept was over their heads. Unfortunately, it took some fender benders and continued experience for them to fully comprehend the attentiveness driving takes. Thankfully, they survived the lessons without serious mishap. Today’s cars have so many safety features and feel stable at almost any speed, making the posted speed limit feel like one is driving a horse and buggy. Maybe it is the computer whose speed doubles every couple of years that has caused us to lose patience with a normal pace of life. Speed and immature decision-making are the curse of young male drivers. Recent research indicates that young men’s brain function does not mature until the mid to late twenties. It is difficult for adoles-

St. Monica’s Prayer Group Mission

Like St. Monica, we as parents pray for our chil-dren to be guided by Christ, especially during the formative years of high school. As a ser-

vice organization, our mission is to pray for our sons, families, and the staff and members of the St. Augustine community. Join us for “Thursdays with St. Monica” Parents assemble every Thursday morning for Mass at 7:45 a.m. in the chapel at Vasey Patio. Come as often as you can, stay as long as you can. In addition to benefiting your son, yourself, and your family, you earn Family Involvement hours each time you attend.For more information go to sahs.org/parents/St. Moni-ca’s or contact Toni Christy tlchristy@cox.net

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Spirit of GivingContinued from page 1

Augustinian HeritageAugustine: A student,

a teacher, a parent

Part Four:More of Augustine’s own reflections

on being a student

By Fr. Bob Gavotto, O.S.A., (’55)Saints Chaplain

A student is one who is:Able to Put Things in the Right PerspectivePut love in all the things that you do and they will make sense. Take love away and they become worthless and empty. (Sermon 138,2) All kinds of love have

a driving force and there is no such thing as a love, good or bad, that is at a standstill. Love spurs us to action without fail. Do you want to know what your love is? Just look at what drives you and in what direction. (Commentary on the Psalms, 121,1) Do you want to know what class of person you are? Take the test of love. Do you love the things of earth? You are earth. Do you owe your love to God? Be not afraid in saying it: you are God. (Trea-tise on the First Letter of John, 2,2,14)

Fr. Bob Gavotto OSA (’55)

When working at something we love, the effort is not taxing. In fact, we sometimes even enjoy that work. People enjoy hunting, fishing, harvesting grapes or play-ing some game. For when it involves something that is loved, either there is no work or the work itself is also loved. (The Good of Widowhood, 21,26) To love the enemy, as enemy, is madness. To love him or her like a brother or sister, is charity...How do physi-cians love those that are sick? Is it the sick that they love? If they love them as the sick, they would wish them to always be sick. No, it is for a different purpose that they love the sick; not they should still be sick, but that from being sick they should be made whole. (Treatise on the First Letter of John, 8)

Human and UnderstandingIf the truth is the object of the aspirations of all human beings, it cannot be exclusive personal property of any person. The truth cannot be exclusively mine or yours precisely because it has to be both yours and mine. (Commentary on the Psalms, 103,2,11) Let nobody be considered close to immortality for not having feelings. The health of the human being that writhes in pain is closer to immortality than that of some-one who has lost sensibility and who is hard and unfeel-ing. (Commentary on the Psalms, 55,6) Amid possible scandals, always think well of others. Humbly try to be yourself what you others to be, and they you will not think others to be what you are not. (Com-mentary on the Psalms, 30,2,7) Don’t despair of anyone as long as they are alive. (Commentary on the Psalms, 36,2,11)

A Seeker of Harmony and Balance The one who holds onto more is not the happier, rather the one who needs less. (Rule, 3,5) Although water puts out fire and fire dries up water, both are dangerous. Fire burns; water rots. The same thing happens in life. When adversity visits us, the fire of the tribulation tests our spirit. When pros-perity smiles upon us, the water of corruption weakens our solidity. Take care, therefore, that you are not burnt by fire nor rotted by water, and that you remain strong. (Commentary on the Psalms, 66,15)

Sincere and Open About One’s Self The happiness of the person that springs from a good conscience is a ‘Heaven’: a spiritual state where the soul is happy. (The Literal Meaning of Genesis, 12,34,65) There are some of you for whom the desire for human respect keeps you apart from your own con-science. If you are among these, take note that God sees within and that it is not possible to deceive God as witness, nor to escape from God as judge. (Letter 144,3) Put aside deception, speak the truth. Expose yourself to the illumination of the Truth and be open and transparent. (Sermon 166) [These excerpts are from Education, An Augustinian Approach, pages 20-25.]

Next issue, more of Augustine’s reflections, in his own words, about being a student.

St. Augustine, pray for us!

Angels Meet Every Third Tuesday

Angels at Saints is a prayer group founded in September, 2002 to provides ongoing prayer support of alumni families. The group, mostly

alum moms, meet every third Tuesday of the month for noon Mass at Our Lady of the Rosary church in Little Italy. Afterwards they meet for lunch at Fillipi’s Pizza Grotto Restaurant 1747 India Street. Grad moms, who usually attend are: Lorraine Bau-mann (Jonathan ‘02);. Maggie Loringer (Michael ‘02); Jackie Smith (Nathaniel ‘03); Patricia St. Clair (Brian ‘03) and Barbara Kristoff (Bart ‘03).. “There are usually 5 or 6 of us attending on any given month,” says Mrs. Baumann, “Any member of the Saints community is welcome to attend...just show up.”

Saintsmen. Although we thank you for your generosity, there are still many items on the school “Wish List” that we hope to fill. We encourage you to volunteer your time, share your talents and contribute your hard earned “treasures” through the APA.We are a real and unique community of students, alumni, parents and friends who all share common love and appreciation of the St. Augustine philosophy and its commitment to Catholic education for young men. It is with your help and dedication that we keep Saints mov-ing forward to meet its broad range of needs.

cents to see the possible consequences of their actions. For this age group, bad things happen to other people.Boys by themselves tend to be better decision-makers than in a group. When there is more than one, their rea-son seems to go out the window. Their natural proclivity to impress their peers often leads to a total disregard for safety. The addition of alcohol and/or drugs is a recipe for disaster, very often leading to the phone call every parent wishes to avoid – the late night call from the po-lice department that their son has been in an accident. Emphasize the necessity of buckling up for safety, enforce your son’s curfew and California’s teenage driv-ing laws, and talk to him openly about the dangers of alcohol and drugs.

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Merry Christmas

Christmas on 33rdSaints Biggest Apparel Sale of the year!

Friday, December 4&

Friday, December 1111am-2pm

At the store on 33rd

Sweatshirts, hoodies, T-shirts, jewelry, jackets Hats, pins, mom & dad gear, grandparent wear, future Saints gear

Come early for the best deals!

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Merry ChristmasMeet the Artist—This year’s Christmas card is the work of Kyle Schaar Class of 2012.

from the Faculty and Staff ofSt. Augustine High School

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Meet New Freshman OfficersThe Freshman Class Recently Elected theFollowing Saintsmen to Represent Them:

President – Jason Mapa Vice-President – Eli Ashenafi Secretary – Joey Ramm Treasurer – Xavier Redondo

ʻTis The Season: Free Christmas Concert in Gym

The St. Augustine High School Orchestra underthe direction of Mr. Brandon Jagow will perform a Free concert to celebrate the Christmas season.

Thursday, December 10 at 7 pm.Dougherty Gymnasium, 32nd Street & Palm.

All families are welcome. Band parents will provide lightrefreshments, and a chance to win a beautiful Saints themed quilt,

handmade & donated by band mom, Marla Moore.

Cole Christy (‘12) & Maggie Adema (‘10) were part of the winning 18 and under co-ed swim relay team that conquered the 21 miles of the

cold Catalina Channel separating the island from the mainland. Rounding out the ocean relay squad were Clay Christy (Saints ’09); Sarah Rens (OLP ‘10); Tom Anderson, (Bishops); Jordan Hart (Patrick Henry) and Melissa Berkay (La Jolla Country Day). Each swimmer swam two one-hour legs. The relay began at 2 a.m. July 5th in extremely choppy waters. The temperature fluctuated between 57-64 degrees. This was the first 18-under relay team to make the channel swim, ever, so in the feat the relay team set a record of 9 hours 48 minutes. The Christy men each swam their first leg in total darkness, then each swam their second leg during the morning hours. Cole finished the relay swim by climb-ing out of the water onto dry land to stop the clock at approximately 11:48 a.m. A ceremony was held Nov. 7th to present the relay swimmers with their medals.

Bocce Blast—Bocce requires diligent strategy and technique. The Bocce foursome (including Tom Graciano, Class of’68 on the right) are shown diligently strategizing on where to sit for lunch. Other tourney action offers an opportunity to study right and left handed bocce pitching styles. All in good fun as proceeds raised at the annual bocce fest–held on campus recently--go to Saints scholarships.

Christmas PrayerO God, help me rediscoverThat the star shining so brightlyOn that first Christmas NightShowed the way to Jesus, your Son.At times when fear overshadowsmy being,Help me remember thatThe first Christmas gift wassent by youTo illuminate a dark worldwith hope.Amen.By Fr. Gary Sanders, OSA (ʼ67)

Saints/OLP Swimmers On Winning Catalina Island Ocean Relay

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Greeting and meeting old friends for bocce play on a recent and wonderful fall morn-ing was just the ticket for success. Held on

campus for a second year in a row, participants inthe annual Larry Lehrke (’66) Memorial Bocce Tourna-ment enjoyed early morning mimosas, coffee and donuts. By noon, the bocce stars broke for a lunch of antipasto salad and pizza. Price also includes unlimited beverages all day, including beer. Kudos to the alums, especially event chairs Danny Toscano and Pete Reck from the Class of 1968 for keeping the tournament festive as always. Tournament and raffle proceeds go to St. Augus-tine High’s scholarship programs.

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Saints Dominates Food Drive

A couple of years ago, Saintsman Sean Ducey (’09) dreamed up a friendly competition be-tween Cathedral and Saints to see which school

had the biggest heart when it came to gathering food for the needy. With help from fellow students, staff and faculty, “Rivals with Heart” food drive continues as a tradition between the schools. Of course, Saints dominated. Saints gathered 15,000 cans of foodstuff vs. 5,000 for Cathedral. All food has been donated to St. Vincent DePaul Village downtown.

Senior Scott Briggs isSaints Newest Eagle Scout

Rarely is there an issue of the Saints Scene that does

not commend a Saintsman earning the prestigious honor of Eagle Scout. Yet in reality, only two percent of all Scouts world wide earn the rank of Eagle. This figure is yet another testament to the caliber of

One of the more interesting golf events in the county is called the Century Club Matches.Each year, 12 top selected amateur golfers

from San Diego who qualified through a series of events in 2009, including the SD City Championship, USGA qualifying events, SCGA qualifying events, and SD Amateur Tour events compete against the 12 top qualifying SD PGA players who qualified through their own series of qualifying events. For the second year in a row Saints faculty member Mr. Tom Isaak qualified to play in the annual event run by the Century Club of SD and co-sponsored by SAIC. The current score is now 19-18-1 with the professionals ahead. This year was the event’s first tie score at 18-18. Several Saintsmen, including Will (’13) and Wally (’11) Gonzalez were involved in the “Pro Kids” por-tion of the event. Tyler Connoly (’11) caddied for Mr. Isaak for two rounds. Also, Armando Favela (’05) and Loyola Chicago (’09) caddied for Coach Isaak during the competition. “The Saintsmen stood out for their enthusiasm and work ethic,” says Mr. Issak, “They proudly represented the school.” This year’s 38th annual was held at Rancho Santa Fe Country Club. The format of the event is Ryder Cup (match play) style with some partnership events fol-lowed by singles match play on Sunday. In match play, two players or two teams compete.

Homecoming Royalty—Meet this year’s Homecoming King & Queen OLP head cheerleader Maria Gilbert (’10) and Saintsman Christopher Curtis (’10), who were crowned at half time during the football game between Saints and Patrick Henry.

our Saintsmen. Scott Briggs of Foothills Troop 362 earned Scout-ing’s highest honor this fall. Scott is one of few scouts who has managed to achieve this honor after only six years in scouting, a tribute to his focus, determination, and perseverance. Scott’s community service project was building a combined scoreboard and event information board for his Alma Mater, Our Lady of Grace School. Assisting Scott on his project were OLG alumni and Saintsmen, Connor Smith (‘11) and Zack Blodgett (‘12). Other Saintsmen helping included Kenny Gouin (‘10), Mark Gracyk (‘10), and Mark Malek (‘10).

Coach Isaak Shares HisGolf Success with Students

The player or team with the lowest score on a given hole wins that hole. The winner of the most holes during an 18- or 36-hole match is determined the winner. If players or teams tie a hole, the hole is halved and neither earns the hole.

Keeping Score—New Eagle Scout Scott Briggs with Mark Malovic, the plant manager at OLG (Our Lady of Grace). The scoreboard was Scott’ community service project, a duty all scout candidates must fulfill before becoming an Eagle. Scott is pictured presenting the scoreboard to Mrs. Susan Hause, the principal at OLG.

What’s Going On—January issue of Saints Scene will answer the question why are Senior Willie Fleming (right) and Frosh Sebastian Alberdi dancing? Could it be a promo for a new Intersession ballroom dancing class? Or is it a scene from next month’s special feature on Saints Players smash musical hit Little Shop of Hor-rors? Find out next month as Saints Scene highlights the school’s latest drama production plus photos from the popular Christmas Social.

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Tyler Connoly (’11) with Mr. Tom Isaak

Canny Corps—Food Drive each year is a success thanks to all the volunteers from Saints Community, staff, faculty and students like (above) Donny Walsh (’10).

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Marty Williams Salutedas Fan of the Year

Each year the school honors a special person, who over the year has sup-ported Saints events, especially ath-

letics with a “Fan of the Year Presentation.” This year’s winner is Mr. Marty Williams (center). The official name of the award is the James O’Hara (’72) Memorial Saints Greatest Fan Award. Present at half time during the Saints/Patrick Henry game were members of the O’Hara Family along with Mr. Williams and his son Marty Williams, Jr. (’02).

APA’s Annual Tailgate PartyProves to Be a

Tasty AffairThe annual Saints Tailgate, hosted by the

hardworking Austin Parent Association, was held at Mesa College prior to Saints’

November 13th game against Patrick Henry and coincided with Senior Night. To greet those who showed up a little before 5 pm were our energetic cheerleaders who started off the evening’s events with excitement and flip signs pointing towards their very successful bake sale. The BBQ was catered by West Coast Catering where BBQ chicken and BBQ beef was offered with side dishes. The meal truly was delicious and our #1 biggest fan was Father Bob who made sure he went around and give both thumbs up to those in attendance. “We had a very lively turnout of Saints and OLP families,” reports Maggie Mudd and Fiona Theseira co-chairs, “Thank you to all who helped make this event a great success.”

Saints Chaplain Fr. Bob Gavotto, OSA (’55) has turned his love of oil painting into a project benefiting Hogar Infantil La Gloria,

an Augustinian sponsored orphanage in San Anto-nio de los Buenos, Mexico. Fr. Bob has turned eight of his original paint-ings into note cards that he wants to share with the Saints Community and at the same time aid the orphanage. The set of note cards are $15 per box and they make a wonderful Christmas gift and/or stocking stuffer. Fr. Bob had always wanted to try his hand at painting, and since 2000, has had the opportunity to do so during his vacation time. He attempts to complete two paintings per summer. Many of the paintings are places he has vis-ited while serving as a cruise chaplain. To date he’s completed more than a dozen 18x24 inch canvases of some of his favorite ports of call. For further information, please contact the Augustinian Guild at 619/260-6854 or by email: augustinian_guild@sbcglobal.net

Saints bold experiment to create a “third semester” between first and second semesters has proven to be a solid success, says school and program

leaders. Called “Intersession” the series of classes begin on January (8 am and end at 12:30 pm) and will run five school days a week for the entire month. “The second Intersession in school history will

Taking Note ofFr. Bob Gavotto

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Intersession Returns NextMonth Third Semester Builds

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Augustinian Educators Meet toDiscuss Values Curriculums

Fan Feast—Fans and families, including APA’s Mrs. An-nette Fleming, enjoyed t he annual Tailgate Party.

build on the success of the inaugural effort,” says Princi-pal Jim Horne. “All Intersession courses are a significant part of the graduation requirements for St. Augustine High,” says Mr. Tom Cudal, Assistant Principal for Academics. But as we found out last year, boys love having the chance to enrich their Saints Experience and their col-lege prep curriculum by engaging in a variety of interest based courses, says Mr. Horne. Administrators charged with the task of develop-ing high school curriculum often succumb to pressures to choose subjects and advanced placement opportu-nities that are perceived to be more useful as regards entrance to the Ivy League. “However, our educational philosophy encourages us to push beyond the constructs

During the second week in October, mem-bers of the faculty and staff of Augustinian schools, nine from North America and three

from Ireland and England, and two from Australia, gathered at Saints for the for Augustinian Values Institute in Richland, New Jersey at St. Augustine Preparatory High School. The Institute was originated in January of 2004 and is designed to give all Augustinian educators a

deepened clarity of mission as regards the expression of Augustinian Values (community, truth and love) in our schools. By participating in the three day event faculty, staff, and board members will see, explore and apply the values to the curriculum and programs in our schools. The photo shows all attendees and those from San Diego included, Mr. Jim Horne, Mr. Ed Hearn, Fr. John Keller, Mr. Vladimir Bachynsky, Mr. Greg Hecht, Mrs. Jeannie Oliwa, and Mr. Dan Morrin.

of curriculum fashioned by requirements for University entrance. “Scuba, automotive mechanics, rugby, small busi-ness management, sailing, cooking, and digital photog-raphy are areas of the school curriculum not likely to position a student for entrance to a University, but our students have indicated they are not short on interest in these offerings. We want to help students develop a passion for learning, and sometimes that is difficult to accomplish in traditional college prep classes. Our In-tersession, although in its infancy, has sparked a curios-ity and inquisitiveness in our students that has energized campus and stimulated their desire to learn. “We look forward to the adventures ahead in year two of Intersession,” says Mr. Horne.

Pictured left to right are Rev. Bob Gavotto (’55), Saints Chaplain; Steve Chipp (’68), Alumni Director & Secretary; Ed Mendoza (’77), Alumni President ; Mr. Marty Williams; Marty Williams, Jr. (’02); Tim O’Hara ’74 and Mr. James O’Hara, Sr.

Wide World of Intersesssion—Intersession courses ranged from campus classrooms, to visiting Europe, plus many Saintsmen during last year’s mid-year program were afforded valuable in-ternships at various professional offices like Anthony Campos (’09) who interned at the dental offices of Dr. Joseph Cave.

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Millennium(to date) of Success

Saints Varsity Football in Playoffs, AgainFacts: The headline may seem like bragging, but this is a newspaper and we deal in facts. The last time Saints had a losing season in varsity football was 1999. The football team has made the CIF playoffs each year in the new millennium. 2009 added to that roster of success by forging a winning season and returning to the CIF Playoffs winning its championship opening game 42-20 vs. a gallant Mar Vista High.

Usual Suspects: Yes, varsity football is a team sport, but when you check the scoring stats in the UT each week or view KUSI’s Prep Pigskin Report, the same names keep popping up: QB Evan Crower, RB D’Andre Crowder, WR Dana Barbaro and Kicker Paul Hundley.

Mr. Quips—A KUSI reporter at the Mar Vista game asked who was “that” public address an-nouncer “the guy has a quip for everything.” Mr. One-Liner is Mr. Tom Cudal, Assistant Principal for Academics, who has been the Saints PA announcer for years.

Doc Returns—It was good to see long time Saints sports team doctor and alum Jerry Wisniew back on the sidelines after successfully battling prostrate cancer.

“Junior” Varsity: Class of 2011’s Crower, Crowder and Hundley will return next year.

Deadline: Because of printing deadlines Saints Scene will pick up the final CIF Playoff results next issue. However, www.SAHS.org has up-to-the-minute results and game day images: now!

Bottom Line: If you did it, then it isn’t bragging. Ten years of winning football is a credit to the community, the school, the students, coaches and the fans. Putting together a successful program involves countless individuals, who selfishly work as a team behind the scenes. When that hap-pens everyone wins.

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Season to Remember1 Junior QB Evan Crower leads Saints attack vs.Patrick Henry

2 First season Coach Richard Sanchez’s varsity posts winning season

3 Paul Hundley emerged as kicking star.

4 Junior Johnny Jackson zips by division II Lincoln tacklers

5 Senior Raymond Totah chases down Lincolnrunner

6 D’Andre Crowder’s stellar season began withvictory over University City.

7 Defense stuffs University City.

8 Saints Drop Cathedral QB but lose squeaker17-14.

9 Senior Dana Barbaro scored five TDs in CIFaction vs. Mar Vista

Congratulations

Publisher: Edwin J. Hearn, Jr. Saints President Editor-in-Chief: James Horne Saints Principal Senior Editor: Steve Chipp (’68), Alumni DirectorManaging Editor: Thomas Shess, Alum Parent (’05)Thomas.Shess@gmail.comArt Director: Carol SherwoodChief Photographer: Ernie Torgeson, Alum Parent (’08)

Circulation Director: Casey Callery, Associate Director of AdvancementAustin Parents Assn. Editor: Annette FlemingEditor Emeritus: John D. Keller O.S.A. (’55)Correction PolicyWhile every effort is made to be accurate, we occasionally err. We do apolo-gize to those impacted and kindly ask that you notify the Managing Editor so we may choose to publish corrections or amplifications in future issues.

Saints Scene Your monthly reporton the St. Augustine

High School Experience

SENIORSClass of 2010Principal’s ListGPA of 4.0 or betterJose Miguel Acosta Christopher Santos Avery Allan James Bantugan Samuel Zachary Banuelos Kele Edward Bigknife Mikkal Gregory Blick Scott Alan BriggsDevin Allan ChurchmanChristopher Joseph CurtisNicholas Albert DeCinoAustin Matthew DickersonSean Ryan FitzgeraldAbraham GallegosFernando Rafael Garcia- Granados VictoriaKenneth Howard Gouin,IIIThomas David HartPatricio Andres HealyElliot Vicente HumphreyIan Renan HumphreyMackenzie Boone KeanePaul Anthony MaaloufMark Michael MalekDaniel Leif MarksPeter Atwell Bradley Martin,IIIGrant Thomas McNamaraChristopher Thoms MillerCody Chao Young OeiEzekiel Gonzalez OliwaBryce Richard PersichettiNathan Albert PleinJairus Eclevia RacelisAnthony Reynoso RielDominic Velasco SmithRyan Thomas SuarezJack Richardson UtzPhilip Ventura

First HonorsGPA of 3.60 to 3.99 Andres Alvarez Dana Christian Barbaro Francisco Botello Justin Nicanor Brown Matthew Dodd Butera Tim David Cookson Bryan Daniel Cullen Jeffrey Michael Dormann Peter Robert Dray Joseph Thomas Erskine Christopher Lane Freestone Sean William Glass Drake Van Vliet Grady Luke Joseph Henning Guillermo Anthony Hernandez Trevor Matthew Hopkins Nicholas Donald Klotz Andrew Peter Kondan Alan Trung Lam Daniel Herrera Longstreth Asdrubal Samuel Macias Franco Ivano Macklis Ethan Patrick Mathias Lucas Robert Moore Rodrigo Mora Ryan Jameson Morrell Colin James Morrin Phillip Ceasar Ona Alexander Kenneth Padua Jason John Perone Enrique Joaquin Rodriguez Paul Thomas Schlosser Jackson Trimm Suster Jonathan Nile Talia Tyler Joseph Torwick Jose Manuel Valenzuela Clayton Edward Van Aken

THE HONOR ROLLSt. Augustine High School Scholar Standouts

Congratulations to the following Saintsmen for having earned agrade point average of 3.20 or higher during the First Quarter

David Michael Vondracek Travis Andrew Webb Ian Jacob Williamson Sean Thomas Young William Anton Young

Second HonorsGPA of 3.20 to 3.59Miguel Alejandro Allende Matthew Frank Asaro Ricardo Azcarraga Carlos Jesus Brambila Michael David Peter Camara Robert Joseph Cantonwine Ivan Louis Cavallino Alexander Dickinson Chacon Carlos Antonio Chavez Jake John Clark Christopher James Dante Daniel Joseph Deiters Jeffrey Emannual Eaker Luis Felipe Favela Daniel Alejandro Font Anthony Peter Gautille Oscar Elias Gonzalez-Ayala Kevin Matthew Guico Michael Thomas Houston Samuel Brimhall Howeth Jordan Nicoline Jodzio Adam Matthew Johnson Panos Yiannis Kotselas Julien Francis Laverdiere Marcel Michael Mansour John Thomas Mossinghoff Kyle David Pocock Kevin Derris Smalls Luke Gromer Smith Joseph Benjamin Thaxton Tyler Murdock Torano Dennis Reyes Torculas Fernando Antonio Trujillo

JUNIORSClass of 2011Principal’s ListGPA of 4.0 or betterTeague Kristian Ashcraft Gerardo Azcarraga Chris Jordan Perpetua Banaga Kevin Michael Barajas Thomas More Barrett Kevin Callahan Bauckman Conor Patrick Beck James Robert Birkett Christopher Burton Catt Tyler Christian Connolly Darren Thomas Critchlow Evan James Critchlow Kevin Thomas Dixon Connor Mac Niallais Dowling Michael Sean Ebeling Luis Escamilla Ryan Monroe Foletta Jorge Salgado Garcia Tyler Berton Hodgdon Jon Matthew Kalfayan Christian Michael Kondan Brody James Leonard Vitorio Nicklaus Guiseppe Lorenzini Brian Sullivan Maloy John Reilly Marin Brandon Cole Martelli Carlos Cristobal Martinez Christopher Logan McConnell Alexis Osuna Brian Jacob Panish Michael Day Phillips Spencer James Poiset Sebastian James Revels Michael Dylan Robertson

Ryan Phillip Rust Vito Anthony Ryan Connor Dean Smith Patrick Gromer Smith Derek James Snyder Raymond Sami Totah Zac Spencer Tucker Nicholas Daniel Valentini Jesse Ian Watson Adam Morgan Whalen Jack Brooke Winters

First HonorsGPA of 3.60 to 3.99Victor Joseph Asaro Sean Leonard Davey James Gonzalez Joaquin Garett Thomas Kain Michael John LoCoco Gaston Luken Austin Jacob McCalley Kevin Michael-James McKinley Chase Alan Mohan Minos Gabriel Moreno Matthew Joseph Pekin Matthew Richard Ryan Alexander Loughrin Sacco Adam Thomas Secord Ryan James Villard William Arthur Wickett Patrick Michael Wynne

Second HonorsGPA of 3.20 to 3.59Eduardo Ackerman Nolan Cornelius Alisasis Andrew Anthony Angulo Diego Enrique Austin Cesar Cardenas Nicholas Andrew Church Jack Peter Corrao III Michael John Coyne John Ryan Croke Evan David Crower Joseph Anthony Dagostino Joseph Anthony Dixon Joseph Taylor Evans John Wendell Gehegan Wally John Marcial Gonzalez Sean Howard Halbo Paul Stewart Hundley Johnny Jackson IV Alexander Nathan Noel Lower Brandon James Machek Nicolas Edward Meda Ryan James Mendoza Joshua Albert Mottale Ricardo Noriega Anthony Raffi Oghassabian Vijay Hitesh Patel Reginald Reny Pena Nicholas Theodore Samouris Zachary Thomas Sheppard Carlos Hiram Soto Geoffrey Alan Supplee Donovan James Theseira Taylor Ryan Patrick Tonner Ryan Victor Vermeulen Ryan Lawrence Walsh Alexander Rafael White Paul Daniel Williams Garrett Charles Woo Jonathan Robert Young

SOPHOMORESClass of 2012Principal’s ListGPA of 4.0 or betterDominic Joseph Carusillo Spencer Riley Castillo Eloy Celis Sanchez

Edwin Flores Corpus Jr. John Punzalan Dompor Carlo Raphael Fulgencio Escudero Austin Gabriel Farres Oriol Peter James Hulburt Daniel William Johnston Connor Michael Keefe David Evan Lloyd Heriberto Martinez John Conrad McGarry Nicholas Bennett Morrell Ryan Alexander Muir Daniele Giovanni Narelli Jason Nunez Matthew Stephen Palmer Alexander John Payne Neil Everett Rens Karl Michael Cameros Reyes Nicklaus Karl Ruppert Alexander Tyler Swider Andrew Sebastian Vazquez John Patrick Wilson Augustus Joseph Woestman Kevin Waylon Yim Jason Sacamay Yudiono

First HonorsGPA of 3.60 to 3.99Daniel Adam Acevedo Gerald Comia Alisasis Aaron Daniel Anderson Ian Amadeus Bobolia Patrick Joseph Bones Mitchel James Borgstrom Matthew Christopher Camarata Stefan Taylor Carnahan Robert Etienne Caya Cullen Quinn Conaty Sean Christian Connors Maximiliano Cortes Thomas Aubert Davies Pietro Anthony DeLucaAustin Diamond Fernando Manuel Echegaray Chad Alexander Fitzgerald Ryan Raymond Garofalo Derek Roman Pharaoh Graham Adrian Gutierrez Jonathan Paul Heid Lorenzo Juarez Nicholas Austin Kemme Robert Alan Kinslow Kenneth Alan McClenahan Juan Manuel Moreno IV Anthony Patrick Nava Brian Thienan Nguyen David Alexander Patino Nathan Timothy Penick Derek Lee Price Nathaniel Douglas Rains Daniel Gregory Ramirez Andres Eugenio Rothenhausler Gerard Paul Liang-Ren Shen Mario Sutka Dominic Arthur Vetuschi Second HonorsGPA of 3.20 to 3.59Luis Carlos Astiazaran Juan Ignacio Ballinas Rangel Michael James Barr Paul Joseph Brown Roberto Carrillo Rivas Stephen Eric Celestino Anthony Lloyd Cook William Robert DeCino Andrew Richard Deeb Austin Dean Diamond Felipe Xavier Diaz Jacob Christian Fulton Nicholas Tyler Gonsalves

Timothy John Hilgeman Michael Joseph Infantine Traeger Paul Jarrad Arthur Jay Guardiana Jimenez Mr. Lars Thomas Leweck James Eliot Lowell Joshua Ignacio Macias Bernardo Martinez-Lutteroth Josh Perry Miller Spencer Herbert-William Morgan William Patrick Morstad Jesse Eduardo Noriega Luke Christopher Nowland Samuel Joseph Parada Raul Pareyon Brice Patrick Robell Blaine Patrick Safir Dominick James Sawaya Daniel Joseph Shaw-Cedeno Martin Austin Shives David Clark Slayton Bryan Joseph Tarantino Dante Lee Thompson Ryan Theodor Tweed Joshua Guillermo Vidals

FRESHMANClass of 2013Principal’s ListGPA of 4.0 or betterTaylor Brant Ahearn Robert Edmund Hubbard Baughman Cooper Stephen DeGraw Patrick John Dixon Huy Nang Ha Diego Francisco Healy Jordan Joseph De Jesus Lapira Alex Richard Larson Joseph Edward McCabe Nicholas Colwell Munoz Benjamin Jackson Piorkowski Juan Miguel Rodriguez Joseph David Saad Ryan Michael Stamper Scott Francis Szafranski David Trung-Hieu Tran James Joseph Zehentbauer

First HonorsGPA of 3.60 to 3.99Alberto Acosta Leelye Ashenafi Michael Athanasios Balourdas Garrett Philip Barclay Daniel Enrique Bartolome Joel Sinlao Bautista Justin Matthew Beck Kyle Grohmann-William Beddow Noel Melodias Benitez Damian George Carusillo Timothy Luke Chapman Abelardo Corral Spencer Edward Dixon Edrick Drachenberg Jose Armando Fernandez GuerreroJames Sullivan Filley Daniel Patrick Flanagan Andrew Thomas Gaylord Patrick Cristobal Gerardo Josiah Amos Gilb Jose Mario Hank Gregory Thomas Heid Nicholas John Hessling Tyler Beren Hofstee Austin Gannon Hyatt Robert Milton Jertberg III Tristan Juarez Max James Kaderabek Kostas Yiannis Kotselas

Patrick James Lavelle Gregory Scott Lowe Thomas Andrew Macie Andrew David Madsen Jason Luab Mapa Thomas Harold McCarthy Matthew Peter Meda Luis Andrés Miranda Richard Henry Moomjian Joseph Le Moser Nicholas Stephen Nadhir Kevin Osman Darren Joseph Poland Nicolas Alejandro QuirogaWilliam Macaspac Raines Joseph Clifford Ramm Xavier Aloysius Nerona RedondoCarlo Salomon Ruiz Cole Richard Schenewerk Austin Joseph Schmid Austin Andrew Siragusa Kevin Patrick Skinner Evan Daniel Suda Nick Sabah Toma Nicholas Alexander Vitha Scott Anthony Walsh Andrew Dominic White Mark Robert Wolford Jr. Adrian Xavier Zavala Zachery Christopher Zickert

Second HonorsGPA of 3.20 to 3.59Jose Sebastian Alberdi Albert John Comia Alisasis Isidoro Anthony BalistreriThomas Daniel Blick Michael Francis Cali Spencer Filippone Calvert Christopher Michael Carlin Jackson Henry Chacon Brock William Crecy Kyle Kentaro Daly Robert Frank De Cort Jr. John Paul Dixon Connor Gregory Filley Sean Patrick Flannery Aaron Eric Flynn Richard Anthony Franco Diego Francisco Gonzalez Will James Marcial Gonzalez Christopher Ryan Graham Joseph Richard Howder Alejandro Joseph Ibaibarriaga Francisco Koichi Ishino Mariano Lino Laguna Robert John Leech Ross Gordon Lemmel Andrew Patrick Leyva Joseph Thomas Maalouf Charles Xavier Madruga Raynald Mari Marte Michael Alexander Martin Brady Stephen Mendoza-Geitz Ryan Alan Merrill Ryan Denver Neck Matthew Zachary Palpallatoc Cameron George Roberts Brandon Alberto Rodriguez Stephen Coleman Rougas Jake William Ryan Adrian Llevares SantosJose Oscar Valenzuela Thomas Jefferson Wickett John Daniel Yourg

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