The Salesian Magazine

The Salesian Summer 2013 • VOLume 1, ISSue 1

The SaleSian high School communiTy magazine

Letter from the President Dear Families and Friends,

One of my most rewarding moments as Salesian’s principal came when I presented my son with his high school diploma. His mother and I often spoke of our unwavering love, and endlessly reminded him of the values we embrace. Eventually, he found his way, but not without negotiating the usual adolescent struggles.

Graduating from high school often generates feelings of excitement along with anxious thoughts about an uncertain tomorrow. Whether you graduate a son or daughter this year or next, or this event reminds you of a moment some time ago, you may sense the change that graduations signify. Again this year Salesian graduates embark on different paths to various colleges and distinguished universities on journeys that will shape their futures.

Each graduate may wish for a glimpse into their future, a dreamed of insight to avoid inevitable struggles, in the midst of present uncertainty. John Cardinal Newman, an educator and scholar, once wrote that by living our lives we must, in order to truly live, “venture on a promise” into uncharted pathways where we may find life’s meaning and purpose. In high school years, as well as in life, a venture is about finding values upon which we draw during times of trouble. A promise is sensing the unrecognized guide, a God of Love, on life’s journey.

It is with this same venture that Salesian sends this new magazine with a salute to our current graduates, an invitation to our alumni, and appreciation to the families and friends who continue to contribute to the success of the students entrusted to our care.

In Thanksgiving,

Tim ChambersPrinciPal & President

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President/PrinciPaL Tim Chambers

director/ coordinator of Youth MinistrY Fr. Mel Trinidad

assistant PrinciPaL – acadeMics Marylou Flannery

assistant PrinciPaL – student Life Sr. Mary Greenan, FMA

editors/ Production Daniel Hutson ’02 Director of Marketing & Communications Lorrie Mandoriao Development Assistant

LaYout and design Métier Marketing Communications, Inc.

PhotograPhY Michael Mejia Photography

contributors Jon Barber Tim Chambers Molly Couto Daniel Hutson ‘02 Lorrie Mandoriao Henry Moe ‘89 Fr. Nick Reina, SDB Debra Shushan Fr. Mel Trinidad, SDB Stephanie Tristan

board of directors Mr. Jeffrey Accornero Mr. Andrew Fadelli Mr. Perry Graham Mrs. Joyce Herbert Mr. David Hultman Mr. John Kunzweiler (Vice-Chair) Mr. Donald Lau Mrs. Helen Nichols Mr. Myles Oberto Dr. Madalienne Peters Mr. Stephen Pezzola (Secretary/Treasurer) Dr. Geoffrey Quinn Fr. Nicholas Reina, SDB (President) Mrs. Janet Ross Mr. Mark Scott Mr. Kenneth Willers Mr. Keneth Wilson Dr. Robert Yahng (Chair) Mr. Darrin Zaragoza

The Salesian magazine is printed by Business Services Network two times a year for alumni, family, and friends of Salesian High School. Questions, suggestions or items of interest should be directed to the Salesian High School Communications Department at the office below:

Salesian High School Communications Department2851 Salesian Ave. Richmond, California 94804510-234-4433 ext. [email protected]

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a B o u T T h e co V e RThe class of 2013 is the 49th graduating class in Salesian history. 99% of the graduates will be attending college next year.

i n s i d e t h i s i s s u ec a M P u s n e W s 2 the class of 20136 delivering on the Mission7 advancing the arts8 community service: a Key Feature of the salesian education

a d Va n c e M e n t n e W s11 thank You for Making a difference12 Honor roll of donors14 22nd annual Golf tournament

a Lu M n i n e W s15 calling all alumni Save the Date: Grand Reunion The 50 @ 50 Campaign Salesian Athletic Hall of Fame16 class notes17 in Memoriam

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Salesian Graduation:

The class of 2013“There’s no reinvention, only growth. Each new experience will add to your character, but it is the experiences at Salesian High School - the inter - and intrapersonal ones, that have been your solid building blocks for the challenges ahead.” — An excerpt from the keynote address delivered by Dr. Nicole Shelton-Rink ‘99

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An excerpt from Blake Wyatt’s salutatorian address Yes, all the world can indeed be seen as a stage, and all of us do in fact have our entrances and exits. We in the class of 2013… had our entrances into this act four years ago…there were many plot twists. We met new characters, said goodbye to a few… and continued to develop …until we reached the pinnacle of act One: graduation. now it is time for us to exit the stage briefly, have a short intermission, and then begin the second act of the play, the next stage of our lives. … We now have the opportunity to not only be the actors in the next act, but to be the directors and writers as well. and if i know one thing about the class of 2013, it’s that we will not let anything get in the way of our success… We have simply come to the close of act One and we have many more acts to come… …salesian has more than prepared us and given us the fundamental information we need in order to move on to college or whatever is in store for us after this ceremony… i would like to end with a challenge to my class… let’s prove shakespeare wrong… by proving we are not merely players in this world, we are the writers and the directors as well. We control our own destiny and we do not follow a script. this is a difficult challenge, but i know we are all more than capable. as we go out to take on the world, i have but one thing to say to my family that is the class of 2013: break a leg!!

aBouT BlakeAccepted to: UCLA, UC Berkeley, UC Davis, UC San Diego, Cal Poly SLO, University of San Diego, Purdue UniversityAttending: UCLACumulative GPA: 4.21Intended Major: Civil EngineeringClubs and Activities: SLAM (Student Body President), Salsa Club (President), The Sentinel (Feature Editor), Golf Team (Captain), Drama (Actor, Choreographer, Stage Manager, Lights/Sound), Music.What was your most memorable experience at Salesian? Why?“My most memorable experience was travelling to London and Paris with four of my closest friends, Mr. McBride, and my father. It was amazing to travel the world, experience new cultures, see the sights, and learn so much about two different counties–all in the company of some of my favorite people.”

An excerpt from Anthony Bell’s valedictorian address congratulations to each of you for seeing your education through, but we are far from the finish line. although your college may be selected, there are many decisions to be made… decisions that will affect the outcome of your entire life. it’s not just your college major or the job you’ll get; it’s how you choose to spend your time, how you choose to interact with others, and if you choose to strive for success. it is these types of choices that we will be faced with, more than ever, in the years to come. With these choices, i urge you to not let your accomplishments thus far define what they shall be in the future. Graduation is an accomplishment, but also a chance for transformation… if high school has left you unfulfilled, get yourself involved and experience more in college. if you’ve been drained from excessive activity, take it down a notch. experience all that life has to offer so that you gain the knowledge you need to pursue your true passions. the doors of opportunity are available to you, but will only be fulfilled if you open them. take the positive values that you have learned at salesian from your family, your place of worship, and your friends: kindness, respect, friendship, the love of God, compassion, service, hard work, almsgiving, dedication, integrity, humor, joy, fun, and love, and bring them into your community. it is through these values that each of us can make a difference in the world and benefit humanity… education is now the tool with which we show our worth to the world… i love you all, God bless you, i wish you all the best, and i pray that you show the world what it means to be a salesian. class of 2013 – let’s do this.

aBouT anThonyAccepted to: USC, UC Berkeley, UC Davis, UCLA, UC San Diego, Willamette University, St. Mary’s College, University of the Pacific, Loyola University New Orleans, Seattle Pacific University, Whittier CollegeAttending: UCLACumulative GPA: 4.25Intended Major: Civil EngineeringClubs and Activities: Cross-Country, Basketball, Track and Field, Campus Ministry Team, AAAK club, Salsa Club, School Newspaper, and President of the Interact Club (Rotary)Where do you see yourself in 10 years? “I see myself as a medical doctor practicing in a hospital.”



lauRa macchiaVelliAccepted to: Cal Poly SLO, UC San Diego, UC Santa Barbara, Loyola University Chicago, Loyola University New OrleansAttending: Cal Poly SLOCumulative GPA: 4.0Intended Major: Business AdministrationClubs and Activities: Story and Song chorale group, swimmingHow did Salesian prepare you for college? “Salesian gave me the ability and confidence to follow my dreams.”

maTT DonaghueAccepted to: University of Arizona, University of Oregon, San Jose State University, St. John’s University, San Diego State University Attending: San Diego State UniversityCumulative GPA: 4.14Intended Major: KinesiologyClubs and Activities: Baseball, football, Italian Club, Habitat for Humanity, Junior Athletic Training (JAT) ProgramWhere do you see yourself in 10 years? “Working in a hospital as an orthopedic surgeon.”

FRiDa ceja Accepted to: UC Davis, St. Mary’s College, University of San Francisco, Holy Names University, Chaminade University of Honolulu, Dominican University Attending: Dominican University of CaliforniaCumulative GPA: 4.17Intended Major: Biology (pre-med)Clubs and Activities: Story and Song chorale group, swimming, cross country, Italian ClubAwards: Academic Excellence Award Recipient: University of San Francisco, San Francisco StateWhat was your most memorable experience at Salesian? “Being a member of Story and Song because we are like a family. Also, I enjoyed participating in the Italian Club and traveling to Italy – the best experience of my life so far.”

meet the class


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Honors and Accolades for the Class of 2013

A Letter from the DirectorGreetings,

Many of you may remember me from when I served here at Salesian High School from 1992 to 2000 in several capacities. It was a year ago when I returned as Director and Coordinator of Campus Youth Ministry. It has really felt like coming home and I thank so many of the

staff, students, parents, alumni and the Salesian community for making me feel welcomed!

Prior to my return I ministered in different capacities in the Salesian Province of California, living in the Los Angeles area, the last five years as Director of Bosco Tech in Rosemead. One thing is for sure – where God calls us and where God sends us, blessings abound! I learned that early in life within my own family, and throughout my early Salesian formation. It is still true today, and I hope and pray that we can all work together to make Salesian High School and our own particular environment a “Salesian Oratory”, a home where people are welcomed, a school where values are learned, a playground where friends are made, and a church where people find meaning. I hope to see some of you soon. God bless!

Fr. Mel Trinidad, SDBDirector and Coordinator of Campus Youth Ministry

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California State University: San Francisco

California State University: San Jose

California State University: San Marcos

California State University: Sonoma

Dominican UniversityDon Bosco College

(Philippines) Duquesne UniversityFiskFordham UniversityGeorge Mason UniversityGeorgia StateHampton University Hofstra UniversityHoly Family University Holy Names UniversityHoward UniversityHuston-Tillotson UniversityUniversity of KentuckyKentucky StateLangstonLaVerne UniversityLincoln UniversityLoyola Marymount University

(Los Angeles)Loyola University

(New Orleans)Loyola University

(Chicago)Mahidol University

(Thailand)Marymount CaliforniaMills CollegeMontana StateMontana TechMorgan StateNew York UniversityNorthern Arizona UniversityNotre Dame de NamurOregon UniversityOregon State UniversityPacific UniversityPenn State Philander SmithPurdue University

Rider UniversitySanta Clara UniversitySeattle Pacific UniversityShaw UniversitySpelman CollegeSt. John’s UniversitySt. Mary’s CollegeTrinity College

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• 100% of the senior class (130 students) graduated

• 99% of the senior class will attend college next year

• 70% of the senior class (91 students) graduated with honors

– 44 students (34%) graduated with 1st honors, or a cumulative GPA of 3.5 or above for all 4 years

– 47 students (36%) graduated with 2nd honors (a cumulative GPA of 3.0-3.5 for all 4 years) or Senior honors (a 3.0 or above during senior year)

• 4 students were awarded athletic scholarships at D1 universities

• the class of 2013 alumni will attend universities in 10 states and across the world, including Thailand and the Philippines

class of 2013 graduates were accepted to:



cristina “cc” chainey ’07 graduated as class valedictorian at Salesian. In May 2011, she graduated magna cum laude from the USC School of Cinematic Arts – the top-ranked film school in the world – with a B.A. in Cinema-Television Production and a minor in Visual Culture. She was awarded the prestigious Alfred P. Sloan Award in Screenwriting, which recognizes exceptional stories that explore scientific themes with originality and accuracy, for her feature screenplay Lawrence and Brie, set during the AIDS crisis of the 1980s. CC started her professional work while in school, serving as Production Manager on Season 2 of the FOX web series “Single Dads” in 2009. For the past three years she has worked as the Coordinator at the documentary production company CounterPoint Films in Los Angeles. This

summer, she returns to the Bay Area as a Producer on the independent feature film, For Here or to Go?, a dramedy about the dilemma facing high-skilled Indian immigrants in the Silicon Valley who must decide whether to stay here and struggle with a broken immigration system or return home to India. CC said, “My time at Salesian had a strong influence on my ability to distinguish the stories most worth telling. In addition, the educational philosophy of Don Bosco has stayed with me, and I have found that it is applicable beyond the classroom. A film crew also does its best work when creativity is fostered in a supportive and caring environment…with standards of loyalty and excellence!”

Delivering on the Missionchristien Marie burkard ‘07 graduated from Salesian High School with a smile on her face because she knew she was going on to bigger things. “Little did I know though that the ‘bigger things’ would be the most challenging, enriching, and rewarding experiences of my young life” wrote Christien. After Salesian she went on to attend the University of California at Merced where she earned a B.S. in Mechanical Engineering – the only female mechanical engineer to graduate in 2011. During her four years, she was given the opportunity to participate in research with a top professor in the field, using piezoelectric strips to harvest energy from the vibrations given off from cars. As a full-time student, Christien worked as a senior resident assistant of the dorms. After graduation, Christien decided to

pursue a Master’s degree in Mechanical Engineering at Long Beach State University in southern California. However, in August 2011, before beginning the program, she was offered a full-time position with Gas Transmission Systems (GTS) in Northern California. Christien surmised, “God had different plans for me and I knew this would be a turning point in my life! However, from my academic preparations at Salesian and UC Merced I knew I could work and study full-time.” Christien accepted the role, where she has worked for the past two years as a pipeline engineer for PG&E, GTS’s major client. While working, she attended nearby San Jose State University as a full-time Mechanical Engineering Master’s student. Fortunately, GTS was supportive in permitting her to work and leave early, allowing her to attend night classes. She completed her thesis on the study of impact forces causing Spondylolysis injury—a stress fracture that is commonly found in the pars interarticularis of the L5 vertebrae. In her thesis, Christien proved that the Spondylolysis fracture may occur from a combination of impact forces from a rear-end collision and a road bump. She graduated this past May with a Masters in Mechanical Engineering. “I am truly blessed by God to be alive and enjoy my career, and to continue experiencing professional growth. At Salesian, I was constantly challenged to do my very best and

spenser Patterson ’07 attended Cal State University at Northridge. An aspiring sports agent, Spenser immediately became involved in the school community as a manager for the Men’s Basketball team. This gave Spenser, an avid traveler, the opportunity to visit several states across the country with the team. The biggest thrill for Spenser occurred when his Matadors competed in the 2009 NCAA Men’s Basketball tournament in Kansas City, Missouri. That same year, he took part in the Cal State Northridge Speech competition and placed 3rd in the Persuasive category involving more than 40 participants. In his junior year, Spenser enrolled in a study abroad program and moved to Stellenbosch, South Africa for a semester where he studied subjects including Transitional Justice & Public Theology. In the fall of 2011, Spenser earned his B.A. in Communication from Cal State Northridge. After graduation he returned home to the Bay Area where he now works as a Program Coordinator for Playworks, a national non-profit organization. As the Playworks Program Coordinator at Richmond’s Cesar Chavez Elementary School, Spenser shows his students the positive impact athletics and activities can have on our community’s youth, while providing a fun and safe environment during recess and PE. Additionally, he runs his own after-school program. Spenser says, “One of the reasons I took the job was to have a positive impact on kids’ lives, especially those here in Richmond.” Spenser credits not only his immediate family but also his Salesian family for instilling in him the values of service and leadership. Becoming a sports agent is still Spenser’s ultimate goal and he has made various strides toward making that happen, including interning with Impact Sports Management, a full-service sports agency based in Los Angeles. This summer, however, Spenser will continue working with, and inspiring, youth through sports by serving as a Director for Skyhawks Sports Camps in Napa and Benicia.

pursue the things I wanted. I was taught that if I have faith and hope, I will succeed.” She writes that her UC Merced professors taught her to create and produce quality work with great precision. She understands that everything she does will have an effect on all the people around her. Christien quotes one of her favorite Newton laws, “For every action there is an equal or opposite reaction.”


advancing the arts

By debra shushanDeparTmenT ChaIr

VISuaL anD perfOrmInG arTS

Salesian’s Visual and Performing Arts department is committed to bringing joy to our students, the school and our local communities throughout the year. Over the past decade, the department has seen significant growth and success. From participating in Art, Drama and Music classes to donating murals to a local convalescent home, our Visual and Performing Arts program offers students many opportunities to develop and share their creativity.

In Art, we grew from a single room and a handful of classes open only to juniors and seniors to two dedicated classrooms outfitted with Apple laptop carts, cameras and software purchased with $25,000 grants from the Dean Lesher Foundation and The Valley Foundation. We developed two AP Art classes, a school-wide Art Day festival every Fall, an Art Jam celebration and educational trips to Europe during Spring break led by Dr. Katherine Osenga, PhD in Theology and Art History.

Recently, Art II students donated murals to our neighbors at Family Manor Community Care, a convalescent hospital next door, in an effort to serve the immediate community around Salesian High School. Additionally, junior Tumani Kelli Drew (left) received a $21,000 scholarship from The Oxbow School to study visual art during a semester-long boarding school program in Napa during the Fall of 2013. Oxbow was founded in 1999 by Robert and Magrit Mondavi and arts philanthropist Ann Hatch. At Oxbow, Tumani

will have a chance to study art with nationally recognized teachers and students from around the world. Tumani is sure to bring Salesian joy, creativity and talent to the unique program.

Our Drama program has evolved a great deal since Janet O’Hair joined the Salesian faculty in 2007. From beginning improv, skits, plays and video production to theater criticism and analysis at local professional theater productions, students have numerous opportunities to learn acting and production skills. In addition to teaching, Ms. O’Hair directs all of Salesian’s plays and musicals. Alice in Wonderland, The Complete Abridged Works of Shakespeare and Sweeney Todd are just a few examples of the productions Salesian has presented. Students also perform in student-directed plays during Christmas, Open House and 8th Grade Days when prospective students and their families visit Salesian. In 2011, Ms. O’Hair added Improv

Olympics to the numerous ways in which our student actors bring joy to our school community. This year we are especially proud to see senior Laura Jinparn accepted at Rider University in New Jersey where she will study Musical Theater. Laura recently starred in Sweeney Todd where her talent, enthusiasm and fantastic sense of humor brought great joy to her audience.

In 2005, Steve Hogan started the academic music program at Salesian, teaching several beginning instrumental music classes. By 2008, we had enough student musicians including vocalists to form a jazz band, record an album and perform at The Ashkenaz music venue in Berkeley. Music students recorded a second album in 2010. Along with developing the multi-level music program, Mr. Hogan has introduced an innovative use of iPads in his classes. During the 2012-13 school year, music students had opportunities to use digital metronome and tuning apps along with learning Garage Band, a digital audio workstation and iRealB, a formal music notation app with play-along capabilities. A number of Salesian students have gone on to play music in college and professionally including alumni Dana De Guzman ‘06, Daniel Ciurlizza ‘07, Christine Sung ‘09 and Jen Sung ‘12. Graduating seniors Marcos Molinar and Blake Wyatt will pursue music as well. Marcos has been giving guitar lessons and offered DJ services professionally for the past two years while Blake intends to minor in music, continue playing saxophone in a jazz band and start a tap dance club at UCLA.

I look forward to seeing how the Visual and Performing Arts program and our students continue to spread joy in the coming years.




Community Service: a Key Feature of the Salesian Education

For one day every Spring, the entire Salesian student body steps outside of the classroom and pursues another, more hands-on, type of learning, learning that can only happen through action and public engagement. Organized into our Faith Families—groups of about 16 students from all four grade levels—students, faculty, and staff go out to many different locations in our community to perform acts of service. The service locations have included The Bay Area Rescue Mission, St. Paul’s School, St. Callistus Parish, Pinole Valley Watershed, Kennedy Grove, Community Violence Solutions, Animal Refugee Response, and Alameda Point Collaborative. Many of the groups help these organizations by preparing meals, harvesting vegetables, planting, pruning hedges, sweeping, tutoring and playing with children and, of course, pulling LOTS of weeds. While much of the work is tough, even tedious, it highlights some of the many needs of our West Contra Costa community. Although Service Day has been a great success for the school and the community for the past six years, Salesian’s commitment to community service does not begin or end on Service Day. Salesian High School has developed a unique and multi-faceted service learning curriculum that embodies the school’s mission to “develop good citizens for the betterment of society and glory of God.” The school pursues this lofty goal by requiring students to commit to an individual service project and participate in three school-wide service events.

The individual student projects may be done on or off campus. Some examples of on-campus service projects include the Campus Ministry Team (CMT); student government (SLAM); class retreat leadership; coaching at the Red and Black Summer Basketball camps; and the school’s Ambassador Program. Off-campus service opportunities are also plentiful, including tutoring at the Salesian Boys and Girls Club and J.O. Ford Elementary; building homes with Habitat for Humanity; serving food at a homeless shelter; and gardening at a community organic farm like Eco Village or Sunnyside Organics. Sometimes students devote hundreds of hours throughout their time at Salesian. The three school-wide service events include Salesian Service Day, a Thanksgiving Food Box donation, and Project Santa, when the gym transforms into a Christmas carnival in which local children receive presents, sing carols, and play games. The Salesian service learning curriculum has deep roots in the educational philosophy of St. John Bosco, our founder. Within the context of the Industrial Revolution in Turin Italy, John Bosco created sanctuaries where the urban poor and homeless children could play, learn, receive job training, and sometimes reside. By 1861, 600 orphaned boys lived at one of John Bosco’s oratories. How does this powerful and historic vision translate to our school today? And what does it say about our priorities as a school community? Just as John Bosco dedicated his life to serving the poor and vulnerable, we, as a Salesian community, dedicate ourselves to this example. Our Catholic faith, involves more than and reflection, it must be lived through active and compassionate service to those in need. Our educational model goes beyond theories and ideas and strives toward action. Consequently, our students are the types of individuals who not only become aware of the various problems that society faces but also the individuals who can respond to these problems with attention and care.

By Jon BarberreLIGIOuS STuDIeS TeaCher anD SerVICe COOrDInaTOr



Leaving a Legacy

By dan Hutson ’02DIreCTOr Of marKeTInG anD COmmunICaTIOnS

Over a decade ago, salesian High school was blessed to receive two leaders that would make lasting imprints on the school’s legacy and directly affect the lives of thousands of students and community members. Often going unrecognized for their many contributions and endless efforts, these two men have committed themselves to advancing salesian High school and delivering on our mission to educate, grow, and develop the many young people entrusted to our care. this year, as President Fr. nick reina and Board chairman dr. robert Yahng step down from their roles on the board to fulfill other obligations, we look back on their successful tenures and early beginnings at salesian High school. in 1979, Fr. nick reina stepped foot on the salesian High school campus in richmond for the first time. a newly ordained priest, Fr. reina had recently completed his theology studies at the Graduate theological Union in Berkeley and was called to attend Mass at the don Bosco day celebration at salesian High school. Having previously taught for several years at st. John Bosco in Bellflower, Fr. reina was well-versed in the importance and significance of the day and understood what the celebration meant to the students. However, he hadn’t yet witnessed first-hand the spirit and exuberance of the salesian students in richmond. On that day, Fr. reina was introduced to the unique and loving culture of the salesian campus. little did he know, he would one day be called back to that very school to lead and help develop a lasting salesian legacy.

in the spring of 1997, salesian Principal tim chambers received a call from a professor at stanford University. the professor asked Mr. chambers if any faculty positions were available, and whether Mr. chambers would be interested in hiring a lawyer to fulfill such a role. intrigued by the call, Mr. chambers asked for more details. the professor explained that he had an associate, a partner at a local law firm, who was interested in teaching at the school and would like to arrange an interview. although skeptical, Mr. chambers was looking to hire a Freshmen world history teacher and agreed to meet with the mysterious candidate at his office in san Francisco. Upon arrival at the embarcadero office of Baker & McKenzie llP, Mr. chambers was escorted to a corner room overlooking the Bay. the sign on the door read, “robert Yahng – capital Partner.” the interview between dr. Yahng and Mr. chambers soon transformed into a discussion about salesian High school and its mission and purpose. the two men decided to take the conversation to lunch, where Mr. chambers was impressed by dr. Yahng’s qualifications and soon afterwards offered him the job. “i figured, we would be fortunate to have him come work for one year. and 16 years later, he is still here”, Mr. chambers recounted with a smile on his face. “dr. Yahng would not only prove himself an excellent teacher, he proved himself to be a natural leader as well.”

C O n T I n u e D O n n e X T pa G e

Salesian Says Goodbye To Two Great Leaders

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after taking his position as a history teacher, dr. Yahng decided to become more involved. He became instrumental in shaping and articulating the articles of incorporation for salesian High school, and designed a framework for a board of directors to oversee the long-term vision and financial success of the school. Having worked as a capital Partner of a leading international law firm as well as serving as an independent Governor on the Board for the Pacific stock exchange, dr. Yahng used his professional and corporate experience to begin forming the salesian Board of directors that we have today. in 2003, Fr. reina was called to leave his position in rosemead and travel to richmond to step in as the new President of salesian High school. since his brief intro-duction to the school in 1979, Fr. reina had established himself as a wonderful spiritual leader and successful visionary in his various studies and professional roles. He had earned a Ph.d. in sacramental theology at the Graduate theological Union and had success in his roles as coordinator of Youth Ministry and President of don Bosco tech, his alma mater, in rosemead. He had also recently held the important role of Provincial of the san Francisco Province. now, he was challenged to deliver on the salesian educational mission in richmond and grow the newly formed Board of directors. after arriving, Fr. reina quickly began working with dr. Yahng on advancing the development of the Board and creating a plan for the school. His past experience as President of don Bosco tech helped Fr. reina guide the process. Fr. reina’s recommendation to contract catholic school Management to assist in the formation process was critical in designing and establishing a strategic plan for the school. Fr. reina and dr. Yahng shared a passion for developing youth and growing the salesian legacy. they worked tirelessly over the next eleven years to recruit quali-fied alumni and community leaders to the Board and develop plans for major capital projects. their efforts and involvement were crucial in successfully renovating the track and field and adding new tennis courts to the campus. they were also instrumental in adding key curriculum advancements including an accelerated honors track for Freshmen and the introduction of a cutting-edge iPad program for all students set to begin in the upcoming school year. despite all the successful progress made in establishing and advancing the Board and long-term goals, Fr. reina and dr. Yahng are best known around campus for other reasons. Fr. reina is an amazing teacher and spiritual advisor. recently, he received the educator-of-the-Year award at this year’s senior farewell ceremony for his outstanding

Leaving a Legacy Continued guidance and dedication. award winners must first be nominated by the student body and later voted in by peers. in addition to his work as a math instructor, Fr. reina has been heavily involved in the financial oversight of the salesian Boys and Girls club. or over ten years, he has made himself available to the entire salesian community, including performing the sacraments at the weddings and funerals of countless salesian families and alumni.

dr. Yahng has been instrumental in exposing salesian students to advanced economic theory in his years as an instructor. He has taught honors economics and government for over ten years and prepared many students for the advanced placement economics examination. dr. Yahng has introduced salesian students to new professions and industries. in the past, he has arranged for his pupils to intern at the Pacific stock exchange, meet with executives and engineers at american Bridge company, where he currently serves as chairman, and has even led fieldtrips to the top of the new Bay Bridge in progress. additionally, he has worked with students one-on-one as a long-time tennis coach and mentor, and has always made himself available to current students and alumni. an experienced business leader and talented high school instructor, dr. Yahng has co-authored his own academic text book – Gateway to U.S. History which will be published in July, 2013. this fall, Fr. reina will transfer to Bishop Mora salesian High school in los angeles to assume the position of director of the salesian community. dr. Yahng will be focusing on family and several ongoing work projects. although no longer serving on the Board, both men will continue to be active in our salesian mission and work with our administration on future endeavors. On behalf of salesian High school, we would like to thank them for their many years of service and commitment to our young people. they will be greatly missed.

On behalf of Salesian High School, we would like to thank them for their many years of service and commitment to our young people. They will be greatly missed.

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assistance to over 45% of student families. Our Salesian mission is and always has been to deliver a high-quality, enriching Catholic college preparatory education to aLL our students. Your donation, no matter what size, is critical in ensuring our success. Please help us strengthen our Salesian legacy and continue donating to our students’ futures.

Thank You for Making a Difference

“ My name is Jabari Bird and I am a senior at Salesian High School. Next year I will be attending UC Berkeley.

Salesian High School has prepared me athletically, spiritually, mentally and, most importantly, academically for the future. The guidance and support that I received from my teachers, coaches, and counselors has enabled me to reach my personal and academic goals.

Choosing to go to Salesian was one of the best decisions I’ve ever made. On behalf of my peers here, and the other 250 students at Salesian who receive aid, I would like to thank you for your donations and for allowing me to gain such a strong foundation for my future. I am truly blessed and thank God for allowing me to have all these doors open to me.

I am very proud to call myself a Salesian, and promise to one day give back to my community to help other students achieve their academic goals.”

- Jabari Bird, Honor Roll Student and McDonalds’s All-American Basketball Player

“ My name is Anthony Bell and I am a senior at Salesian High School. Next year I will attend UCLA.

Salesian high school has allowed me to develop and grow as a student and as an individual. During my four years as a student, I have been challenged academically, intellectually, and spiritually.

Salesian has inspired me to be the best that I can be, and has helped me realize that I can succeed at anything that I put my mind to. Without the tools and academic resources that Salesian extended to me, I don’t think I would have the drive or success that I do today.

On behalf of the many students that receive aid, I’d like to thank you for donating to our futures. I am proud to be part of the Salesian family. Thank you. ” - Anthony Bell, Valedictorian and Salesian Award Recipient

Earlier this year, Salesian Seniors Jabari Bird and Anthony Bell spoke at a fundraiser dedicated to our Salesian Tuition Assistance Program. They thanked

supporters for their contributions to their academic and future success.

EvERY DonATIon MATTERS. Salesian high School would like to thank all the alumni and supporters that contribute to our students’ success. By submitting a donation in the envelope featured in this magazine, you will impact the lives of our wonderful Salesian students. The contributions from this envelope fund our tuition assistance program. Currently, Salesian high School distributes over $1.5 million in tuition

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$100,000+Family Aid Catholic Education

$20,000-$49,999Joseph R. McMicking FoundationSelway Machine Tool Co., Inc.

$10,000-$19,999ChevronFerretti Drescher Family TrustMr. and Mrs. William SelwayOakland Packaging & SupplyMr. and Mrs. John Wade

$5,000-$9,999Mr. and Mrs. Carl L. BlumMr. and Mrs. John T. KunzweilerMr. and Mrs. Stephen PezzolaMr. and Mrs. Richard RobinsonWells Fargo Foundation Matching

Gifts Program

$2,500-$4,999Ms. May BarbanoMr. and Mrs. Jerry OliveroMr. and Mrs. Michael O’NealPacific Union Financial, LLC SFRMr. and Mrs. John H. RathMr. and Mrs. Tom P. ReiferMr. and Mrs. Dante W. RobinsonMr. and Mrs. John RossSave Mart Supermarkets

$1,500-$2,499The Belford Grandchildren TrustMr. Tom Fox and

Mrs. Cheryl Sayad-FoxMs. Nadine HuttonMrs. Deborah LoweMs. Rita C. MalatestaMr. and Mrs. Kevin NagelMr. Louis NavellierMr. and Mrs. Lou PaulsonMr. and Mrs. Joseph ReinaArthur M. Robinson FoundationMr. and Mrs. Bradley ShaferSpurgeon DistributorsMr. and Mrs. Scott Wyatt

$1,000-$1,499Anonymous (2)Mr. and Mrs. Timothy ChambersMrs. Connie DecuirMs. Eda FreggiaroMrs. Sheryl GranzellaHP YourCause, LLC- Trustee for

Hewlett-PackardMcDonald’s San Pablo & HerculesMr. and Mrs. John L. OliveroMrs. Carol Ozanich

Mr. and Mrs. William L. SanerSt. Paul High School Alumnae Assn.Mrs. Chris Weicher and

Dr. Geoffrey Quinn M.D.Mr. and Mrs. Kenneth WilsonZitro Partners Ltd.

$500-$999Mr. and Mrs. Henry AccorneroMrs. Emma F. ArringtonBaker Hughes FoundationMr. Richard H. BrainardDr. and Mrs. Merrill Chandler MDMr. and Mrs. John K. DonoghueMr. and Mrs. James GeraghtyMr. and Mrs. Bruce HartmanItalian Catholic FederationMr. and Mrs. Michael KlingerMr. Mark LynchMs. Virginia MannMr. and Mrs. Ed MenosseMr. and Mrs. Manouchehr M. MonsefMr. and Mrs. Myles J. ObertoMr. and Mrs. Patrick O’CallaghanMr. and Mrs. James SwansonMrs. Jennifer Wong and

Mr. Khalid M. Hattar

$250-$499Mr. Paul J. BegleyMr. John F. ChiozzaClorox Company FoundationMr. and Mrs. Patrick ConwayMr. Severiano F. DeLoaEast Bay Free Methodist OwlsMr. Robert ForbesMr. Andrew HarrisMr. and Mrs. Andrew LechugaMr. and Mrs. Richard LunaNational Latino Peace OfficersMr. and Mrs. Jeffrey NarvaezMr. and Mrs. Rafael NazarioOrton Development, Inc.Mr. Robin M. PedrottiMs. Ashley E. ReiMs. Gina RyanSt. Ambrose ChurchSt. Callistus Catholic ChurchSt. Mary ChurchSt. Stephen ChurchTargetMs. Guillermina H. VasquezMr. Scott WeltonMrs. Marina T. Zamora

$100-$249Mr. and Mrs. Abelardo P.

Buenaventura

Ms. Maggie AlinsodAll Saints Episcopal ChurchK. M. Avila-PikeMr. Jacob CarazoMr. and Mrs. Dennis P. ColaMr. and Mrs. Kenneth CorcoranMr. and Mrs. James M. Donahue Jr.Mr. and Mrs. Melven DurrMr. and Mrs. William FloresMrs. Margaret GloverMr. and Mrs. Tomas GrybinasMr. and Mrs. Stephen O. HedstromDr. Frederick T. Hite DDSMr. Gregory HirthHolistic Healing Collective, Inc.Justin’s Crab CompanyMr. and Mrs. Sean KelleyMr. and Mrs. David LewisMr. and Mrs. Augusto O. MacchiavelliMs. Jacqueline MalicMr. and Mrs. Kevin MannMr. and Mrs. Gerald MascaroMr. and Mrs. Michael McAfeeMr. and Mrs. Henry MoeMr. and Mrs. Victor MoyMs. Catherine MurrayMs. Huong T. NguyenMrs. Cathy NewtonMr. and Mrs. Jerome J. PaoliniMr. Vincent M. ParkerDr. Madaleinne Peters and

Dr. Bix NewhartMrs. Joyce M. PetersonMr. John H. Rath IIIMrs. Geraldine RaumerMr. and Mrs. Loyd W. RichardsonMr. and Mrs. Charles L.

Rowbatham Jr.Ms. Nancy M. SadlierMs. Betty L. SeaboltMrs. Noreen ShaughnessyMr. and Mrs. Iraj SirafinejadSt. Cornelius SchoolSt. Cornelius Catholic ChurchSt. Jerome Catholic ChurchSugar City Building MaterialsMs. Josephine Tamayo-RoccoMs. Patricia TingMr. and Mrs. Henry TingleMr. and Mrs. Ky Ngoc TranTrigueiro Design/ConstructionMr. and Mrs. William WaltonMr. and Mrs. Phil WernerMs. Loretta B. WilliamsMr. and Mrs. Thomas Wisherop

Dr. William A. Van Dyk DDSMrs. Janis L. VegaMr. Hoc Khac Vu

up to $99Mr. and Mrs. Anthony J. AbreuMr. and Mrs. Michael C. AlcottMr. John AlvarezMr. Lorenzo ArellanoMr. and Mrs. Manuel ArellanoMs. Genet Asrat and

Mr. Yadeta GetachewMr. and Mrs. Julius A. BallardiniMr. and Mrs. Daniel H. BartolomucciMr. and Mrs. Louis BernerMr. and Mrs. Ronald CamposMrs. Milagros CanoyMs. Cecile C. CaramellaMr. and Mrs. Raul ChanMs. Alissa ChandlerMr. and Mrs. Al ChiozzaMr. and Ms. Henry E. Covell, Jr.Ms. Carolyn L. DodsonMr. and Mrs. William DriscollCleta A. D’SouzaMr. Alexander P. EdgarMr. Brandon J. EdgarMr. and Mrs. Edward G. EvansMr. and Mr. Greg FrielMr. and Mrs. Lucio GayosoMrs. Anna M. GerlettiMr. John Gerletti Jr.Godfathers Limousine ServiceMs. Dalia M. GrybinasMs. Tanya GuidryMs. Maria GuruleMr. and Mrs. Douglas HackettMs. Mimi A. HalterMr. John HonakerMs. Mona HuntMs. Laureen Ilaban-RojasMr. and Mrs. Arnel JimenezDiane E. JoaquinMs. Minkyung KangMr. and Mrs. Jose LedezmaMr. and Mrs. Christopher LindbladMary Ann B. MahoneyMr. and Mrs. Aljoe MandoriaoMr. Michael MangiaracinaMr. and Mrs. Gino MartinucciMs. Marie MiranteMr. and Mrs. Paulo A. MontenegroMs. Debra L. MontgomeryMs. Sharon C. MooreMr. and Mrs. Tomas Morales

Margaret S. MorkowskiMs. Susan P. MurphyThien NaymickMs. Janet O’HairMr. and Mrs. William P. OlivitoMr. Jose OsorioMr. and Mrs. Matthew ParellaMs. Carol A. PerryPG&E CorporationMr. and Mrs. Jose L. PortilloShari PotterMr. Robert S. RadosevichMs. Natalia RaffanelliMr. Royce A. RaffanelliMr. Tony RaffanelliMrs. Angela RapellaMr. and Mrs. Vicente Y. RevechoMs. Janet L. Rivera and

Mr. Joe RiveraAndrea J. RocheMr. and Mrs. Zdravko T. RogosichMs. Angeles RonAlicia RosasMr. and Ms. George A. SchmilinskyMs. Cynthia Chapman ScottMr. and Mrs. Dwayne P. ScottMrs. Rose Ann SezziMr. and Mrs. Mark SheltonMs. Julie Y. ShermanMs. Kathryn M. SieversMs. Phyllis M. SmithMr. and Mrs. John SooksampanMs. Leila Sta. AnaMr. and Mrs. Colin TaniguchiMs. Alice WardMr. and Mrs. Cedric WhighamMr. and Mrs. Thomas Wright

T r I B u T e G I f T Sin honor of $100-$249 In honor of Junelle Brainard andJulie Phairas

Mr. Richard H. BrainardIn honor of Richard Joseph Duran ‘71

Mr. and Mrs. Stuart Allyn

up to $99 In honor of Lorrie Mandoriao

Ms. Jill A. MountjoyIn honor of Chuck & Mary Voisey

Ms. Teresa M. Dakin

in Loving Memory$1,500-$2,499 In memory of Joey Cuadros

Mr. and Mrs. Loyd W. Richardson

Salesian High School Donor Honor Roll

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$1,000-$1,499 In memory of Mike & Frank Baptista

Mr. and Mrs. John BaptistaIn memory of Fr. John Malloy

Ms. Elsie K. Ferrando Mr. and Mrs. David Kenney Mr. and Mrs. Minh Nguyen

$500-$999 In memory of Terry Byers

Mr. and Mrs. Jerome J. Paolini

In memory of Fr. John Malloy Mr. and Mrs. Loyd Bonfante Mr. and Mrs. Donald Bradley Oaks Jewelers Mr. and Mrs. Richard Robinson

$250-$499 In memory of Fr. John Malloy

Mr. and Mrs. Thomas OzanichIn memory of Charles Rosier

Mrs. Dolores S. RosierIn memory of James Rowland, Jr.

Mrs. Janet W. RowlandIn memory of Richard Shinnick

Mr. and Mrs. James CaseyIn memory of June Tanner

Mr. and Mrs. Gerald Accardo

$100-$249 In memory of Fr. Larry Byrne

Mr. and Mrs. Thomas WrightIn memory of Moe Gavam

Mrs. Marina V. GavamIn memory of Treasure Hafey

Mr. Patrick HafeyIn memory of Timothy David Keefe

Mr. Matthew Dominguez Ms. Sandra Gearhart Teresa L. Rossi

In memory of Fr. John Malloy Ms. May Barbano Mr. John Castro Ms. Joyce Chin Mr. John F. Chiozza Mrs. Sylvia Costello Rev. Denis A. Des Rosiers Mr. and Mrs. James M. Donahue Jr. Mr. and Mrs. James Duffy Ms. Yvonne Estrada Mr. and Mrs. Andrew Fadelli Mr. Robert Forbes Mr. and Mrs. Ralph Freeman Mr. David Kizer Mr. and Mrs. August Lena Mr. and Mrs. Richard Luna Mr. Mark Lynch Mr. and Mrs. Augusto O. Macchiavelli Mr. and Mrs. Gino Martinucci Mr. Louis Mirante Mr. and Mrs. Caesar Perales Mrs. Joyce M. Peterson Mr. and Mrs. Loyd W. Richardson Dr. and Mrs. Mark D. Santi Ms. Betty L. Seabolt Mr. and Mrs. Al Serrano Mr. and Mrs. William A. Thompson Jr. Dr. Shek Wong

In memory of Helen Perales Doherty’s Truck & Auto Rentals Ms. Maudellen N. Greenhood

In memory of Frances Savio Mrs. Lisa Henriksen and Mr. Michael J. Dimartino

In memory of Frances Jewell Stutte DB Transportation Services, Inc.

In memory of June Tanner Mr. and Mrs. Nick Rago

up to $99 In memory of David Arrington, Herb Brown, and Trudy Jansen Mrs. Emma F. ArringtonIn memory of Genevieve Callegari Mrs. Emma F. Arrington Mr. and Mrs. Tom JobeIn memory of Joey Cuadros, and Don Hutson Mr. and Mrs. Tom JobeIn memory of Gregory W. Cosner

Mrs. Angela RapellaIn memory of Catherine Dalessi

Mrs. Lee NarvaezIn memory of Clarence Faria

Mr. and Mrs. Earl E. Hullihan Ms. Arlette E. Lewis Mr. and Mrs. Robert Neyhouse St. Anne’s Institute No. 78 Mrs. Jean Ulversoy Mr. and Mrs. James T. Wong

In memory of Timothy David Keefe EHSS Division, University

of California Mr. and Mrs. Robert G. Holland Mr. and Mrs. William E. Strong

In memory of Fr. John Malloy Mr. and Mrs. Henry Accornero Mr. Steven P. Alameda Mr. John Alvarez Ms. Margaret Baker Mr. and Mrs. Michael Baldwin Ms. Rhodora Basas Mr. and Mrs. Louis Berner Jack and Bernice De Mercurio Mr. Andrew Harris Mr. and Mrs. Lawrence Herbert Mr. Joseph B. Meneghelli Mrs. Lee Narvaez Mr. Chad R. Nightingale Mr. and Mrs. Myles J. Oberto Ms. Janet O’Hair Mr. and Mrs. John L. Olivero Mrs. Carol Ozanich Mr. and Mrs. Ray E. Perasso Mrs. Janet Pires Ms. Gina Ryan Mrs. Lillian E. Smithson Mr. Henry Torrez Mr. and Mrs. Charles Voisey

In memory of Helen Perales Richard J. Hove

In memory of Lucille Watson Mr. and Mrs. John F. Martinucci

a n n u a l C r a b fe e d in-Kind donations$1,500-$3,499Noe-Valley Bakery

$500-$1,499Mr. and Mrs. John Ross

$250-$499Marvin Collins ConstructionMike’s AppliancesMr. Trung Pham and

Ms. CucHoa NguyenMr. and Mrs. Mark Shelton

$100-$249Mr. and Mrs. Alan AlsingArrow Glass CompanyMr. and Mrs. Antonio CacatianCalifornia Custom MetalsMr. and Mrs. William CareyMr. and Mrs. Eun Sam ChoMr. and Mrs. Zef H. CorrealMr. and Mrs. Jose DavilaMr. and Mrs. Phillip Dela CruzDr. Jerrilee A. Doss and

Dr. Raymond FelixFiat Music CompanyMr. and Mrs. T. Richard GoyneGrip it ‘N Rip ItMr. and Mrs. Jesmer LorenzoMr. Kevin LynchMr. and Mrs. Steve McFarlandMs. Pam MoralesOaks JewelersMr. and Mrs. Saeed PourPlaza Auto Service Inc.Mr. and Mrs. Dante W. RobinsonMr. and Mrs. Carlton Virassammy

up to $99Mr. and Mrs. Rosan AcostaAdachi FloristMr. Carlos Ayala and

Mrs. Luz ChavarriaMs. Rhodora BasasMr. and Mrs. Bernard BautistaMs. Sally BuckleyCal-Mart SupermarketMr. and Mrs. Pablo CamposMs. Joyce ChinMr. and Mrs. Mike CochranMr. and Mrs. Joseph ColcolMr. and Mrs. Misael CrodisMr. Orpheus Crutchfield and

Ms. Lori KuwabaraMr. Brad DeAmaralMr. and Mrs. Anthony DelaTorreMr. Miguel DiazMr. Bob EamesMr. and Mrs. Emanuel E’DenchukwuMr. and Mrs. Tome FernandesThe Flower CartMr. and Mrs. Miguel GarciaGarden of GemsMr. and Mrs. Lucio GayosoMr. and Mrs. Louis GonzalesMr. and Mrs. Rafael Gonzalez

Mr. and Mrs. Tomas Grybinas Ms. Maria GuruleMr. Enrique A. Hernandez Sr.Dr. Margaret H. Hoh and Mr. Tony HohMr. and Mrs. Anthony JensenMs. Angelia JohnsonJulie’s NailsLa Strada RestaurantMr. and Mrs. Carlos LaraMr. and Mrs. George LarracasMr. and Mrs. Luven C. LastimosaMr. and Mrs. Tim LeeMr. and Mrs. Sergio LepezMr. and Mrs. Kevin MannMr. and Mrs. Abdul MaroofMrs. Ana I. MarroquinMs. Kimberly McCartherMr. and Mrs. Jose A. MenjivarMr. and Mrs. Tomas MoralesMs. Delores MurrayMr. & Mrs. MutyaMr. Daniel NimriNor-Cal PaintingMr. and Mrs. Stan NortonOlivero PlumbingMr. and Mrs. Luis OrnelasMr. and Mrs. Luiz PaivaMs. Sandra PasiaMr. and Mrs. Tom PearsePinole GoodyearMr. and Mrs. Juan Carlos RamirezMr. and Mrs. Horacio RapadaMr. and Mrs. Mark RietdorfMr. and Mrs. Joseph RosalesMr. and Mrs. Russell RoseteMr. and Mrs. Carl RozalesSan Pablo Lytton CasinoMr. and Mrs. Ignacio SanchezMr. and Mrs. Steven SankeyMr. Gabriel O. ShippSky High SportsMr. and Mrs. David SternTrader Joes’s PinoleMr. Nathanael W. UyeyamaMr. and Mrs. Kevin WhitakerMr. and Mrs. Jeff WinterMr. and Mrs. Tripp Woolsey Jr.

a l u m n i G o l f To u r n a m e n t2013 tournament sponsorsMarvin Collins ConstructionRichmond Sanitary Service

2013 tee sponsors Armor Locksmith ServicesBlack Diamond VideoDoherty’s Truck & Auto RentalsEast Bay Paint CenterEl Cerrito Chamber of Commerce

Enterprise Roofing Service, Inc.Fadelli Family F.E. Forbes & CompanyGary Torretta RealtorGrip It ‘N Rip ItGryco SportswearHY Floor & Gameline Painting, Inc.La Strada RestaurantLaw Offices of

Christopher E. Judge Mechanics BankOaks JewelersOlivero PlumbingPatrick and Sean Prendiville -

Security Pacific Real Estate Brokerage

Pension Dynamics CorporationRansome Company Engineering

ConstructionSalesian SocietySelway Machine Tool Co., Inc.Silverado Contractors, Inc.SS. Peter and Paul ChurchSunset View MortuaryDr. Daniel S. Tanita, D.D.S., Inc.Transbay Insurance Vila ConstructionYorkshire Ventures LLC

in-Kind donationsArrow Glass CompanyCache Creek Casino ResortMr. John CastroCatering by MarijaneMrs. Sylvia CostelloCrocker FamilyEl Dorado HotelGiants Community FundGrip It ‘N Rip ItHilltop YMCAJostensLa Strada RestaurantM. A. Hays Insurance CompanyMr. and Mrs. Aljoe MandoriaoMary & Joe’s Sporting GoodsOakland Athletics Community

FundOaks JewelersRaley’s SupermarketRichmond Sanitary ServiceMr. Laurence R. RingenMr. Mark ScottSilver Legacy Resort CasinoMr. Gene VigilDr. Robert Yahng

other in-Kind donationsMr. and Mrs. Patrick ConwayMr. and Mrs. Steven CuevasMs. Norma HomMr. and Mrs. Kevin MannMr. and Mrs. Robert White

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On may 6, 2013 we held our 22nd annual Salesian Golf Tournament at the beautiful rIchmond Country Club, where 116 golfers came out to help raise over $12,000 for our Tuition assistance program. The tournament was a fun-filled event for a great cause. Salesian distributes over $1.5 million in tuition assistance annually. every donation has a huge impact on students’ lives. Thank you to all who participated and donated to the cause. We look forward to seeing all of our Salesian alumni and friends next year!

2013 TournAmenT SponSorS ($2500 or more)marvin Collins Constructionrichmond Sanitary Service

2013 TEE SPonSoRS ($250 oR MoRE)armor Locksmith ServicesBlack Diamond Video (ed priest)Doherty’s Truck & auto rentalseast Bay paint Centerel Cerrito Chamber of Commerceenterprise roofing Service, Inc.fadelli familyf.e. forbes & CompanyGary Torretta realtorGrip It ‘n rip ItGryco SportswearhY floor & Gameline painting, Inc.La Strada restaurantLaw Offices of Christopher e. Judgemarvin Collins Constructionmechanics BankOaks JewelersOlivero plumbingpatrick and Sean prendiville – Security pacific real estate Brokeragepension Dynamics Corporationransome Company engineering ConstructionSalesian SocietySelway machine Tool Co., Inc.Silverado Contractors, Inc.SS. peter and paul ChurchSunset View mortuaryDr. Daniel S. Tanita, D.D.S., Inc.Transbay InsuranceVila ConstructionYorkshire Ventures LLC

Tournament Sponsor – Marvin Collins Construction(l to r ) Anthony Bell ’13, Bill Mellis, Jabari Bird ’13

Tournament Sponsor – Richmond Sanitary ServiceJim Selway ’67

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Calling all Alumni...grand reunion: september 14, 2013 classes of ’68, ’73, ’78, ’83, ’88, ’93, ’98, ’03 and ’08save the date! On september 14, we will be hosting a grand reunion for 9 reunion classes. each class will have its own section to mingle and catch up with old friends. Heavy appetizers and a no-host bar will be available for alumni from 6-8pm.

after the reunion, guests are welcome to attend the red and Black Ball Fundraiser event which begins in the gymnasium that evening at 8pm. the red & Black Ball Fundraiser is our annual celebration to raise money for our tuition assistance Program. it is open to the entire salesian community and will feature dancing, cocktails and hors d’oeuvres.

contact alumni relations director Henry Moe for more [email protected] or 510-234-4433 ext. 1104

the 50 @ 50 campaignnext year, salesian will celebrate a historic moment in our school’s storied legacy. the class of 2014 will be the 50th graduating class in salesian history. the class of 1964, salesian’s first graduating class, will be honored with a golden diploma ceremony at the end of the school year. to commemorate our many years of success and ensure continued years of excellence, salesian is calling on all alumni to make a pledge.

the 50 @ 50 campaign is a goal that we have set to have at least 50% of our alumni family donate at least $50 to our tuition assistance Program. if half of all alumni donated $50 – that would generate over $130,000!!!

A few numbers: 99% of salesian graduates go on to attend college. Of those students, over 45% receive tuition assistance while at salesian. We distribute over $1.5 million in tuition assistance and scholarships annually. donations are tax-deductible and any amount makes a huge impact. Please pitch in to keep our salesian legacy strong and accessible to all our students!

salesian athletic hall of fameSince the spring of 2010, the Salesian athletic hall of fame has honored and recognized the contributions and legacies of those who have had a tremendous impact on the athletic tradition at Salesian high School. nominations are accepted for athletes, coaches, teams, members of the athletic staff and supporters of Salesian athletics.

On January 26, 2013 the following individuals and team were inducted to the Salesian Athletic Hall of Fame:

Bob Stutte ‘70 was an outstanding pitcher on the baseball team and led the league in ERA, along with leading the league in homeruns his senior year. Bob was the CAL All-League and MVP in baseball in 1969 and 1970.

Chuck Selway ‘70 was a three-sport athlete at Salesian who excelled in baseball and basketball. Chuck competed with the heart of a lion and earned CAL All-League honors in his senior year.

Bill Stewart ’71 (In Memoriam) was a three-sport athlete who competed in football, baseball and basketball. After leaving Salesian, Bill excelled at playing football and baseball for Contra Costa College. In college he had the opportunity to play football in the California State Championship. Bill’s wife, Marie, accepted the award.

Bill Moitoza ’80 was a standout two-sport athlete in baseball and football. In football, Bill played both linebacker and tight end positions. He was named the “Independent Lineman of the Year” his senior season.

Jeremy Jack ’95 (In Memoriam) was an outstanding three-sport athlete. He competed as a running back in football, shooting guard in basketball and an outfielder for the Chieftains. Jeremy earned a scholarship to Cal Poly SLO to play football. He red-shirted his freshman year and was going to start in his sophomore year, but tragically died in an automobile accident before his first game. To honor him, the Jeremy Jack Basketball Tournament began at Salesian in 1997. The tournament was held annually until 2011, during which time it was said to have been one of the most popular pre-season tournaments in the Bay Area. Jeremy’s cousin, Tanya Jones-Allred, accepted the award.

Stephanie vasarhely ’99 was a four-year varsity starter in three sports. Stephanie excelled in tennis and soccer, but it was in softball that she was outstanding. She earned a Division 1 softball scholarship to Utah State University.

The 2001 Girls Softball Team marks the first female athletic team to be inducted into the Salesian Hall of Fame, and the first Salesian athletic team ever to win an NCS championship. The team was also the BSAL champs with an overall record of 24-5, they had three All-League First Team selections, the BSAL MVP, four listed in the Contra Costa Times Top 100 Athletes, and two members were named All-State for Small Schools.

If you wish to nominate a great Salesian athlete, coach, team, member of the athletic staff and/or supporters of Salesian athletics for 2014, contact Henry Moe at [email protected] or 510-234-4433 ext. 1104, to obtain a nomination form.

(l to r) fr. nick reina, Bob Stutte ’70 and alumni relations Director henry moe ’89

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Uc santa Barbara with a B.s. in geological science in 2004 and spent the past 7 years working for an environmental consultancy firm where he earned his professional geologist license. currently, he is Manager of Operations at Fit3d and will be pursuing a Master’s degree in Mechanical engineering at santa clara University in the Fall.

The 00’sniki d’alonzo ’02 earned her Masters of arts in education and single subject teaching credential

in secondary english from Uc Berkeley and currently works as the assistant Youth development Program coordinator at the alameda county district attorney’s Office. niki is engaged to anthony “Mikey” Martinez.

derek Payne ’02 married his wife sandra in July 2011 and has worked for the past 5 years as the 8th grade

teacher at st. Paul elementary in san Pablo. in the Fall, derek will begin working as a teacher at aspire charter school in Oakland. sandra is also an educator, teaching 7th grade at st. Paul elementary. the two reside in el cerrito.

The 90’sconrad c. alano, Ph.d. ’90 recently participated in our student career day event. dr. alano is a graduate of

Uc Berkeley (B.a.) and University of rochester school of Medicine (Ph.d.). dr. alano’s research has advanced our understanding of the role of mitochondria in various cns and cardiovascular injury models. He has received numerous awards and honors for his work, including the Kelsey Wright award for scientific excellence in 2003, and the laverna titus award in 2004.

reijo ratilainen ’99 and chelsea Mcgregor ’01 are engaged. chelsea recently graduated from

the nursing Program at sFcc and will begin her Bsn program at cal state east Bay in the Fall. reijo graduated from

John Ricchiuto ’75 – RN, Kaiser Permanente Rich voisey ’79 – Captain, City of Pinole Fire DepartmentJames Autrey ’81 – Deputy District Attorney, Alameda CountyManly Moulton ’87 – Battalion Chief, Richmond Fire DepartmentJoe Avila ’89 – K-9 Police Officer (Bosco), Richmond Police DepartmentConrad Alano ’90 – Associate Professor- Departmentof Neurology, UCSF School of MedicineMarcus Klinger ’94 – Playwright/Theatre Actor and Director of Salesian Story and Song Chorale Group

Jose Maldonado ’02 and lale cornejo recently tied the knot in beautiful Playa del carmen, Mexico. Jose currently manages his family-owned restaurant Mi casa on north Broadway in Walnut creek.

eric shelton ’04 davis in 2010. eric co-Founded social discover, inc., which creates innovative software

applications to help people discover things they love. His company has released products/services including Wurlpool and cityhype.

Kayla d’alonzo ’07 (right) graduated csU chico in 2007 and currently works as Operations

assistant at comcast sportsnet Bay area and is working at Ustream as an event operations intern.

Wendy Gonzalez ’96 – 3rd grade teacher, J.O. Ford ElementaryMatt Weisbrod ’97 – Fire Fighter Paramedic for the Contra Costa County Fire DepartmentDanny Campos ’02 – Police Officer, Richmond Police Department Derek Payne ’02 – 8th Grade Teacher, St. Paul’s Elementary Arthur Joven Reyes ’03 – Coordinator/Office Manager, Contra Costa Nursing AcademySophia (Esparza) Wrangham ’03 – Police Officer, San Ramon Police DepartmentLuciana Huang ’04 – Tech Editor - Product Planning, KYOCERA Document Solutions

Alex Quintana ’04 – Owner/Creative Director, Quintana Events.Eric Shelton ’04 – Co-Founder and Chief Operating Officer, Social Discover IncKayla D’Alonzo ’07 – Operations Assistant, Comcast SportsNet Bay AreaAntonia Huang ’07 – Executive Assistant/ Private Label Production Assistant ModCloth Eddie Perales ’10 – Cadet, ECPD

This past April, the following alumni returned to Salesian to participate in our Student Career Day event. Thank you for your support!

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Danny Campos ’02 and Sophia (Esparza) Wrangham ’03

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In MemoriamJoanne Lee Fellows-Martin Mother of Nichola Winter (Martin) Ott ‘96. Mother In-Law of Corey Ott ‘97.

Erin Fry ‘97 Christopher Giovannoli ‘87Phillip Hagan ‘88Robert Johnson ‘89Timothy Keefe ‘77Constance Larripa Mother of James Larripa ‘72 and Stephen Larripa ‘75 Angelina Luna ‘99Fr. John Malloy ‘39 Former Faculty

Fr. John Malloy, SDB Fr. John Malloy died March 27, 2013 at St. Mary’s Hospital in San Francisco from complications arising from congestive heart failure just 10 days after celebrating his 91st birthday. Born March 17, 1922 in Berkeley, Fr. John joined the Salesian seminary in Richmond as a high school freshman. He attended college in Newton, New Jersey, where he majored in philosophy. After the war he was sent to Italy for his theological studies, and was ordained in 1950. During his 60 years as a Salesian priest, Fr. John was instrumental in founding Bishop Mora Salesian High School in Los Angeles, served as provincial for both the Western and Eastern provinces of the Salesians in the United States, and oversaw a number of renovations in various schools and parishes of the San Francisco Province. As Director and Principal of Salesian High School, Fr. John, together with Fr. Dave Purdy, was the driving force behind the school’s transformation from an all-boys program to co-educational instruction. His last major assignment was as Pastor of Ss. Peter and Paul Church in San Francisco from 1998 through 2007. His final years were spent in retirement at Salesian High School where he enjoyed attending the various sporting events and taking care of his canine companion “Zach.” The school has established a memorial scholarship fund to remember his memory and his dedication as a Salesian.

Fr. Larry Byrne, SDB From August, 1974, until his death in March, 2012, Fr. Larry Byrne called Salesian High School his home. Born in Dublin, Ireland, in 1923, Fr. Larry was educated in London and joined the Salesians in August, 1942, at Beckford, England. After his ordination in 1952, Fr. Larry continued his teaching ministry in Shrigley, England. He taught mathematics to high school students, and received his Masters in Education with a specialization in mathematics from London University in 1957. In 1966 Fr. Larry moved to California to be close to his sister and her family. Assigned to St. John Bosco High School in Bellflower, Fr. Larry taught mathematics for 8 years and helped coach the golf team. He came to Salesian High School in September, 1974, where he taught mathematics and coached golf, and ministered to St. Callistus Church in El Sobrante. After his retirement in 1991, Fr. Larry continued to make himself available to assist with math and tutoring. During the last six years of his life, Fr. Larry lived at Mercy Center in Oakland, where he graciously received visitors and spent most of the time in prayer for his former students.

Vivian Mayo Mother of the late Nicholas Mayo ‘2002

David Perales ‘68 Greg Roldan ‘70Angelo Rosi Salesian benefactor

Jim Ryken Father of James Ryken ‘64, Mark Ryken ‘66, Bob Ryken ‘67. Grandfather of Roxanne Ryken ‘03, Robert Ryken ‘06, Nicole (Shelton) Rink ‘99, Eric Shelton ‘04 and Katherine Shelton ‘09. Father In-Law of Mark Shelton ‘72.

Katherine Schachair Mother of Mark Shelton ‘72. Grandmother of Nicole (Shelton) Rink ‘99, Eric Shelton ‘04 and Katherine Shelton ‘09.

Fr. William Schafer Former Faculty 1969-1972

Henry Steccone Father of Edward Steccone ‘82

Fadi Zikoor ‘92

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To meet the needs of our commuting and working families, Salesian High School will offer round-trip transportation to students beginning on August 20th, 2013, from VALLEJO–HERCULES and BERKELEY–EL CERRITO areas.

The partially-subsidized round-trip service will be offered at an affordable rate to our current and incoming students. The service will include a combination of bus (Michael’s Transportation) and van transportation before and after school.

“We are really excited to offer a unique service that is both safe and convenient for ALL our commuting students” said Daniel Hutson, Salesian Director of Marketing and Communications.

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September 14, 2013 @ 6:00pm – 8:00pm – Grand Reunions for the Classes of ’68, ’73, ’78, ’83, ’88, ’93, ’98 ’03 and ’08. Catch up with old friends over cocktails and appetizers.

September 14, 2013 @ 8:00pm – 11:00pm – Red and Black Ball Fundraiser for All Alumni, Families and Friends. Dress up for an evening of drinks, dancing, and hors d’oeuvres. Proceeds help fund our tuition assistance program.

october 19, 2013 – Homecoming Game vs St. Mary’s. Beat St. Mary’s! Then enjoy a free alumni BBQ following the varsity game.

november 3, 2013 – open House for Prospective Students and Families. All interested students, families and friends are invited to visit the Salesian campus and hear more about our program.

January 17 & 18, 2013 – Salesian All-You-Can-Eat Crab Feed. Bring your appetite! The evening features a raffle, auction and all the crab you can eat!

January 25, 2014 – Athletic Hall of Fame Induction Dinner. The next class of former Salesian athletes will be inducted to our Athletic Hall of Fame.

May 5, 2014 – 23rd Annual Salesian Golf Tournament. Enjoy a day of golf and an evening of fun as we raise money for our Tuition Assistance Program.

Salesian Transportation Program to Begin August 20th

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Jabari Bird named McDonald’s All-AmericanBoys’ Basketball – Crowned TCAL League

Champions, D-IV NCS Champions

Girls’ varsity Basketball Return to State Championship Crowned D- IV NorCal Champions

Girls’ varsity Softball Crowned 2013 nCS Champions

Documents

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