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Greetings from SJHS! So much has happened since graduation and final exams, from Summer School and Camp Little Jesters to capital improvements on campus and planning for the upcoming school year’s second semester block schedule.

What an outstanding example this graduating class was of the caliber of students that form the SJHS community—we bid farewell to them confident that they are prepared to join the alumnae family out in the world making a difference, as Catholic, Christian women dedicated to serving their “dear neighbors.”

As the Class of 2006 passes the torch of leadership on to a new senior class of Donald Ducks, they also pass on their bright green spirit and Kermit the Frog mascot to a new class of freshmen. All of our students have kept busy over these summer months, tak-ing classes, compet-ing in summer athletic leagues, and attending leadership workshops in

preparation for a year of academic challenges and excit-ing activities.

You will find the opening dates for the coming year in this newsletter. Enjoy these last weeks of sum-mer with your families, and come back rested and ready for Fall 2006!

God’s blessing always,

Dr. T. Mendoza

Summer I 2006Volume 41, Number 6

Published six times a year for the students, parents, alumnae, and friends of Saint Joseph High School.

Photography: Sister Nancy Munro, CSJJohn Chacon

Writing/Editor: Sister Nancy Munro, CSJ

Layout, Design,and Illustration: OPM Design Group, Burbank

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Notable happenings

New Leadership

Field Day

ParentAppreciation

Sports

Congratulations, Grads!

Valedictorian

Distinguished Scholars

College BoundGrads

Alumnae updates

In Closing/Calendar

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Principal Dr. Terri Mendoza is joined at graduation by (left) Fr. John Shevlin and retired Bishop Joseph Sartoris.

Principal Dr. Terri Mendoza with Mother St. John Fontbonne Scholar Brooke Satterfield.

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25 Summer Session ends

18 Faculty Meetings begin— see faculty bulletin

19 Class of 1986 Reunion

23 Student Orientations begin— see letter sent home

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MAY THEY REST IN PEACEPlease keep these members of the SJHS family and their loved ones in your prayers. A Mass of Remembrance will be celebrated in the school chapel for each of the following members of the SJHS school family.

Weremember:

Ginny Haleymother-in-law of faculty member Debbie Haley

Florante Reyesgrandfather of Roselynn Guerrero, ’98, and Christine, ’98, Katherine, ’01, Michelle Buranday, ’05

David Salazarcousin of Alyssa Enriquez, ’06

Myka Sandersuncle of Alexandra Keys, ‘09, and India Keys, ’07

Betty Jean & Kenneth Schmidtparents of Christina (Tina) Schmidt, ‘85

Doris St. Germainmother of Fran St. Germain-Wright, ’73, and Lisa St. Germain-Cutts, ’78

Eleanor H. Vuccimother of Celeste Vucci Zimmer, ’71, and Mary Vucci Ford, ’72

Ka-chun Wongfather of Mimi Wong, ’01

Mark Your Calendar

Fiesta Fleur de lisCelebrating the Sisters ofSt. Joseph of Carondelet

at the Our Lady of the Angels Cathedral Center

OctOber 28, 2006

Supporting the CSJ Sisters andtheir Mission and Ministries

Special Tribute will be paid tosister barbara JOseph, csJ,

for her exceptional leadership in education. Sister Barbara Joseph is a former principal of SJHS.

tickets: $85 per personlive auctiOn – Mariachis – entertainMent

For more information, or torequest an invitation, contact:

Terry Hayes at thayes@csjla.org or call(310) 889-2111

WITh APOLOGIeS — Please note that the photos of students receiving five honors certificates were inadvertently switched in the May/June issue of the SJHS Newsletter. The correct photos and names are given below:

ALeXANDRIASeQueIRA, 11

JeNNIFeRKALLINI, 9

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Hot siZZLinG suMMer neWs Congratulations to Sarah Gomez, senior, who was

chosen by the Massachusetts Institute of Technology to spend six weeks this summer studying at MIT as part of its Minority Introduction to Engineering program.

usC MatH/sCienCe ProGraMThis spring Diana Rios, junior, was chosen by

the University of Southern California (USC) to attend the Council for Opportunity in Education’s National Policy Seminar in Washington, DC. While on the trip, Diana visited other prestigious universities, national monuments and museums. She also met members of congress and their advisors and learned first hand about our nation’s government.

WaLKinG in suPPort oF tHe FiGHtWhile many were shooting baskets, or tossing ping pong balls for gold

fish, they probably saw a special booth at this year’s Carnival 2006. Members of the Jester family were collecting donations to help fight a disease that has affected many in our family over the years and crippled millions around the globe. Jesters and their family members worked very hard to fight Multiple Sclerosis on Saturday, April 8 as 146 of the Jester family walked in the 2006 MS Walk in a race that makes everyone a winner. Around $8,000 was collected by Jesters as they walked for a cure.

tHree CHeers For tHese LaDies! The SJHS Varsity Cheer wowed audiences this spring when they took first place in a national competition. They show that Jester Spirit and athleticism that makes a school proud.

Sports Awards

S A I N T J O S E P H H I G H S C H O O L

Keeping a Tradition AliveNone of the traditions at SJHS does more for others than Field Day. Each year SJHS

raises money to help make a special group of small children very, very happy. On Thursday, May 25, the Jesters provided pony rides, a petting zoo, face painting artists, inflated slides and bouncing gyms, lunch and entertainment, and the students from Holy Spirit School in Los Angeles, who rarely ever experience such a day, had the opportunity to visit the Jester campus and make special friends. In the process of making someone else very happy, the Jesters had a great day and know that helping others can be a lot of fun.

During the spring the Athletic Department recognized the achievement of outstanding athletes during the second semester. Special awards were given for achievement and performance in both academics and athletics.

Rita Miles, senior, was named the Athlete of the Year for her outstanding swimming record.

Kellie Sylwanowicz, junior, received the Jester Award. Kellie played “sweeper” in soccer and centerfield in softball while maintaining a 4.47 GPA and membership in both the California Scholastic Federation (CSF) and the National Honor Society (NHS).

Two seniors displayed outstanding commitment to academics as well as athletics during second semester. Both students displayed leadership ability as four-year members of the student council, named President’s Education Award winners, Distinguished Scholars, and more recently the Co-Scholar Athletes of the Year from the Athletic Department and share the title. They are elaine Ann Cara and Tabatha Graves.

Notable happenings

CHALLENGING THE MIND, CULTIVATING THE SPIRIT

CaMPus LeaDerstaKe tHe HeLM

With promises that they will promote unity on campus, make that Jester Pride stand out in all the classes on campus and instill more spirit of family, the new Associated Student Body Executive Board has taken its place as the leaders for 2006-2007. Under the capable leadership of Mara Saldana, President, Cydney Purificacion, Vice President, Gabriella De La Torre, Secretary, Sabrina Rivera, Treasurer, and Katherine Guimapang, Public Relations, they’re off to a great start. They have the enthusiasm, spirit and “Go Jesters” attitude to make this next year more than successful. Congratulations, Jesters, your ASB leadership will be great!

Top (left to right): Katherine Guimapang, Sabrina Rivera, Gabriellla De La Torre, Cydney Purificacion and Mara Saldana

The success of a school is usually tied hand-in-hand with the involvement of its parents. Whether it is turning the hamburgers at the Carnival, serving brunch to their daughters and parents on Grandparents Day, or helping out at bingo—it couldn’t be done without our parents and guardians. Some continue year after year even though their daughters have graduated. Some volunteer innumerable hours and go beyond any requirement or duty. Those are the parents who were honored May 12 at this year’s Parent Appreciation Dinner. A few of those wonderful parents are shown on this page. Thank you, Jester Parents!!

Parent AppreciationParent A P P R E C I A T I O N(Left)Gina Sposato

(Above) Margaret Ann and Michael Geesing

(Left) Joe and Pat Pacheco

(Below) Rita and Daniel Miles

(Left) Jackie and Tim Graves

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Hot siZZLinG suMMer neWs Congratulations to Sarah Gomez, senior, who was

chosen by the Massachusetts Institute of Technology to spend six weeks this summer studying at MIT as part of its Minority Introduction to Engineering program.

usC MatH/sCienCe ProGraMThis spring Diana Rios, junior, was chosen by

the University of Southern California (USC) to attend the Council for Opportunity in Education’s National Policy Seminar in Washington, DC. While on the trip, Diana visited other prestigious universities, national monuments and museums. She also met members of congress and their advisors and learned first hand about our nation’s government.

WaLKinG in suPPort oF tHe FiGHtWhile many were shooting baskets, or tossing ping pong balls for gold

fish, they probably saw a special booth at this year’s Carnival 2006. Members of the Jester family were collecting donations to help fight a disease that has affected many in our family over the years and crippled millions around the globe. Jesters and their family members worked very hard to fight Multiple Sclerosis on Saturday, April 8 as 146 of the Jester family walked in the 2006 MS Walk in a race that makes everyone a winner. Around $8,000 was collected by Jesters as they walked for a cure.

tHree CHeers For tHese LaDies! The SJHS Varsity Cheer wowed audiences this spring when they took first place in a national competition. They show that Jester Spirit and athleticism that makes a school proud.

Sports Awards

S A I N T J O S E P H H I G H S C H O O L

Keeping a Tradition AliveNone of the traditions at SJHS does more for others than Field Day. Each year SJHS

raises money to help make a special group of small children very, very happy. On Thursday, May 25, the Jesters provided pony rides, a petting zoo, face painting artists, inflated slides and bouncing gyms, lunch and entertainment, and the students from Holy Spirit School in Los Angeles, who rarely ever experience such a day, had the opportunity to visit the Jester campus and make special friends. In the process of making someone else very happy, the Jesters had a great day and know that helping others can be a lot of fun.

During the spring the Athletic Department recognized the achievement of outstanding athletes during the second semester. Special awards were given for achievement and performance in both academics and athletics.

Rita Miles, senior, was named the Athlete of the Year for her outstanding swimming record.

Kellie Sylwanowicz, junior, received the Jester Award. Kellie played “sweeper” in soccer and centerfield in softball while maintaining a 4.47 GPA and membership in both the California Scholastic Federation (CSF) and the National Honor Society (NHS).

Two seniors displayed outstanding commitment to academics as well as athletics during second semester. Both students displayed leadership ability as four-year members of the student council, named President’s Education Award winners, Distinguished Scholars, and more recently the Co-Scholar Athletes of the Year from the Athletic Department and share the title. They are elaine Ann Cara and Tabatha Graves.

Notable happenings

CHALLENGING THE MIND, CULTIVATING T H E S P I R I T

CaMPus LeaDerstaKe tHe HeLM

With promises that they will promote unity on campus, make that Jester Pride stand out in all the classes on campus and instill more spirit of family, the new Associated Student Body Executive Board has taken its place as the leaders for 2006-2007. Under the capable leadership of Mara Saldana, President, Cydney Purificacion, Vice President, Gabriella De La Torre, Secretary, Sabrina Rivera, Treasurer, and Katherine Guimapang, Public Relations, they’re off to a great start. They have the enthusiasm, spirit and “Go Jesters” attitude to make this next year more than successful. Congratulations, Jesters, your ASB leadership will be great!

Top (left to right): Katherine Guimapang, Sabrina Rivera, Gabriellla De La Torre, Cydney Purificacion and Mara Saldana

The success of a school is usually tied hand-in-hand with the involvement of its parents. Whether it is turning the hamburgers at the Carnival, serving brunch to their daughters and parents on Grandparents Day, or helping out at bingo—it couldn’t be done without our parents and guardians. Some continue year after year even though their daughters have graduated. Some volunteer innumerable hours and go beyond any requirement or duty. Those are the parents who were honored May 12 at this year’s Parent Appreciation Dinner. A few of those wonderful parents are shown on this page. Thank you, Jester Parents!!

Parent AppreciationParent A P P R E C I A T I O N(Left)Gina Sposato

(Above) Margaret Ann and Michael Geesing

(Left) Joe and Pat Pacheco

(Below) Rita and Daniel Miles

(Left) Jackie and Tim Graves

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COMMENCEMENTKermit took a giant leap! The Senior Patio seemed a

little lonely as graduates processed from there to the Flynn Center. The color green will never be the same again, even if the Irish say there are forty shades of it. Saint Joseph High School said, “Keep in touch! And remember to take one day at a time for there is ‘No Day But Today.’”

And on Friday, June 2, at the end of a day that began with the Academic Awards Ceremony in the morning and a Baccalaureate Mass in the afternoon, 173 seniors marched down the aisle of the Flynn Center, received their diplomas and processed out of Saint Joseph High School’s 39th Commencement Ceremony as new members of the Alumnae Association of SJHS.

Transitions went beyond Kermit and a shifting of seats in the Flynn Center. Good-byes were really not sad, just a little scary. The Class of 2006 will do well and they have been prepared to face all that will come their way. Congratulations, Graduates! God speed, never forget your Alma Mater. Remember: you can always come home to SJHS.

Excerpts from the Valedictory

AddressGIVEN BY

MICHELLE CRESPO, ’06

As little Kermit tadpoles, we all arrived at Saint Joseph with fear of the unknown. After reflecting on all of the times we have shared, I realize that, without this school, we would not have had such a wonderful time. We would not have been able to grow into the individu-als we are today. We took that first step into maturity once we entered high school, and from there, we grew in faith. Without our liturgies we could not grow in Christ and grow spiritually. Without our sports, our clubs, the fine arts, or any other activity, I honestly do not think we would have had the same great experience. Without our teachers, we would not have been influenced to have a deeper appreciation of learning. I would like to thank all of our teachers for all their efforts and passion for teaching. You not only taught us about math or history, but you taught us valuable life lessons.

Mom and Dad, I endlessly thank you for your inspiration and your hard work that made me become successful. To my brother, Anthony, you’re my best friend and I love

you too. And to the class of 2006, thank you—each of you is uniquely beautiful and everyday I am amazed to walk around school and see such wonderful people. I wish you the success in college and beyond. I have complete confidence that you will take to heart the theme of “no day but today.” Live for today and keep doing so, because there is nothing like doing something and reaping the rewards. Thank you so much for the laughs, the hugs, and for always encouraging me to be myself. I can say that you are a spirited, fun, easy-going, and considerate group. We all have something unique in each of us, yet we can come together as a class and make the best time out of it. I thank God for blessing me to be in a class with very remarkable people. I love you all.

Well, the clock is ticking. Now really is the time, Kermits. Whatever you wish to become—a nurse, a businesswoman, or a doctor, I know that as a Saint Joseph gradu-ate, you can do it. Good luck, God bless, and congratulations!

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COMMENCEMENTKermit took a giant leap! The Senior Patio seemed a

little lonely as graduates processed from there to the Flynn Center. The color green will never be the same again, even if the Irish say there are forty shades of it. Saint Joseph High School said, “Keep in touch! And remember to take one day at a time for there is ‘No Day But Today.’”

And on Friday, June 2, at the end of a day that began with the Academic Awards Ceremony in the morning and a Baccalaureate Mass in the afternoon, 173 seniors marched down the aisle of the Flynn Center, received their diplomas and processed out of Saint Joseph High School’s 39th Commencement Ceremony as new members of the Alumnae Association of SJHS.

Transitions went beyond Kermit and a shifting of seats in the Flynn Center. Good-byes were really not sad, just a little scary. The Class of 2006 will do well and they have been prepared to face all that will come their way. Congratulations, Graduates! God speed, never forget your Alma Mater. Remember: you can always come home to SJHS.

Excerpts from the Valedictory

AddressGIVEN BY

MICHELLE CRESPO, ’06

As little Kermit tadpoles, we all arrived at Saint Joseph with fear of the unknown. After reflecting on all of the times we have shared, I realize that, without this school, we would not have had such a wonderful time. We would not have been able to grow into the individu-als we are today. We took that first step into maturity once we entered high school, and from there, we grew in faith. Without our liturgies we could not grow in Christ and grow spiritually. Without our sports, our clubs, the fine arts, or any other activity, I honestly do not think we would have had the same great experience. Without our teachers, we would not have been influenced to have a deeper appreciation of learning. I would like to thank all of our teachers for all their efforts and passion for teaching. You not only taught us about math or history, but you taught us valuable life lessons.

Mom and Dad, I endlessly thank you for your inspiration and your hard work that made me become successful. To my brother, Anthony, you’re my best friend and I love

you too. And to the class of 2006, thank you—each of you is uniquely beautiful and everyday I am amazed to walk around school and see such wonderful people. I wish you the success in college and beyond. I have complete confidence that you will take to heart the theme of “no day but today.” Live for today and keep doing so, because there is nothing like doing something and reaping the rewards. Thank you so much for the laughs, the hugs, and for always encouraging me to be myself. I can say that you are a spirited, fun, easy-going, and considerate group. We all have something unique in each of us, yet we can come together as a class and make the best time out of it. I thank God for blessing me to be in a class with very remarkable people. I love you all.

Well, the clock is ticking. Now really is the time, Kermits. Whatever you wish to become—a nurse, a businesswoman, or a doctor, I know that as a Saint Joseph gradu-ate, you can do it. Good luck, God bless, and congratulations!

S A I N T J O S E P H H I G H S C H O O L CHALLENGING THE MIND, CULTIVATING T H E S P I R I T

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This summer Karen Wright Rigney, ’76, and husband Randy will celebrate their 25th wedding anniversary. Karen attended Cerritos College and graduated with an AA in dental hygiene and is a practicing hygienist. They have two children—Rachel, SJHS Class of 2003, is in her third year at CSULB, and son Adam will soon graduate from St. John Bosco as a member of the Class of 2007. They have been living in Lakewood for the last 22 years and belong to St. Cornelius Parish. Karen says, “Both my kids make me proud and I credit their Catholic education in helping make them awesome young adults.”

A member of the Class of 1983, Michele Smets Grantham and husband Reggie live in Washington State. Michele is a registered nurse working in ICU. “I love my career!” she says. The couple have two children—Salie, 7, and Joe, 5. Reggie works for Turner Construction as an estimator. They “love the Northwest” where they can snow ski in the winter and water ski in the summer. Michele attended CSULB after graduation from SJHS and received a BS in business marketing and then went on to complete studies as an RN.

In June 2005, Stacie San Miguel O’halloran, MD, ’85, received a Distinguished Asian Pacific Alumni Award from the University of Notre Dame as demonstrated through profes-sional accomplishments, service to family and community, and leadership. This award was presented to ten individuals in conjunction with the 10th anniversary of Notre Dame’s Asian Pacific Alumnae. A family medicine phy-sician, Stacie sees patients and teaches medical students at the University of California San Diego. She and husband Dan and children Patrick, Alyssa and Annalea live in Del Mar.

In June 2005, Stephanie San Miguel Bauman, PhD, ’85, received an Exemplary Asian Pacific Alumni Award from the University of Notre Dame in recognition of her commitment to God, country and community, and leadership. Twenty-three other individuals received this award in con-junction with the 10th anniversary of Notre Dame’s Asian Pacific Alumnae. Stephanie is an Associate Professor of Counseling/Psychology at Washington State University and lives with her husband Bob and children Robert and Rachel in Richland, WA.

Sharlyn San Miguel de la Paz, ’86, is the Senior Management Analyst for the City of Corona Police Department. As the highest

ranking non-sworn-in mem-ber of the Department, she is responsible for the Fiscal Unit and Facility Maintenance. She lives in Chino Hills with her husband Tee-o, a St. John Bosco graduate, ’86. They have two daughters Leiana and Tia. As a registered nurse at Long Beach Memorial Medical Center, Leila Tallud Nagamine, ’89, works in the nursery/post-partum unit. Leila received an AA degree in nursing at Long Beach City College after graduating from SJHS. She then went on to complete her RN studies and pass her boards at De Vry University in May 2000. She and husband Dean and their two children, Kyle, 9, and Leilani, 3, live in Los Alamitos and attend St. Hedwig Catholic Church. Leila says she is “enjoying work and life with my husband and children.”

As an event planner for the Lance Armstrong Foundation, Jamie herenda, ’96, keeps her-self very busy. She works with Event 360, Inc. and has been coordinator for the foundation’s series of fundraisers. After leaving SJHS, Jamie studied political science at Syracuse University and then moved to Philadelphia. She is engaged to Ethan Gray of Pittsford, NY. Jamie and

Ethan will be married in their parish of St. Patrick’s in Philadelphia on October 21, 2006. Congratulations, Jamie and Ethan!!

Jennifer Guzzo, ’99, recently was awarded a Fulbright Research Grant to investigate “The Woman’s role in the Steel Pan Movement” in Trinidad/Tobago. A CSULB President’s Scholar and graduate student majoring in per-cussion performance and pursuing a multiple subject teaching credential, Jennifer graduated from CSULB with a B.S. in biochemistry and chemistry and a B.M. in percussion perfor-mance. She was first exposed to steel pan music while at CSULB and began researching and learning more about the genre in 2000. She is a member of Phi Beta Kappa, and currently student teaching in fifth grade in Long Beach. She will begin her Fulbright project in August and will return to CSULB in the fall of 2007.

Members of the Class of 2006 havebeen accepted at the following colleges:

Arizona StateBenedictine College, KansasCalifornia State Polytechnic University, PomonaCalifornia State Polytechnic University, San Luis ObispoCalifornia State University, Dominguez HillsCalifornia State University, FullertonCalifornia State University, Long BeachCalifornia State University, Los AngelesCalifornia State University, San MarcosCerritos Community CollegeChapman University, OrangeCypress Community CollegeEast Los Angeles City CollegeFullerton Community CollegeHumboldt State UniversityLong Beach City CollegeLoyola Marymount UniversityMount St. Mary’s College, Chalon CampusRio Hondo Community CollegeSaint John’s University, New YorkSan Francisco State UniversityThe College of Saint Catherine’s, MinnesotaUniversity of California, BerkeleyUniversity of California, DavisUniversity of California, IrvineUniversity of California, Los AngelesUniversity of California, RiversideUniversity of California, San DiegoUniversity of California, Santa BarbaraUniversity of Hawaii at HiloUniversity of NevadaUniversity of San DiegoUniversity of San FranciscoUniversity of Washington, SeattleWhittier College

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Valedictorian for the Class of 2006

The Valedictorian for the Class of 2006, Michelle Crespo, attended St. Mark’s Episcopal School before coming to Saint Joseph High School. A member of Our Lady of Perpetual Help Parish in Downey, Michelle is a young woman of many talents and interests. She has two favorite subjects: English and Biology. In her spare time she loves to play tennis and the piano. She also volunteers at Downey Regional Medical Center (DRMC). When she first arrived at SJHS, Michelle says she “was really shy” and “there were only two of us from my school.” At SJHS she received “an opportunity to find out more of who I am and of what I can do in the future.” That future looks bright as she leaves SJHS and enters UCLA in the fall.

CoLLeGe aCCePtanCes

Saint Joseph High School proudly recognizes the following graduating seniors for their outstanding academic achievement and hard work. Each of the following gradu-ates has pursued a rigorous academic schedule and enrolled in eight or more Advanced Placement or Honors classes. In addition they have consistently maintained a 3.5 GPA, or higher, in these classes. Saint Joseph High School would also like to recognize the fact these young women came to SJHS after exhibiting these same qualities while enrolled in their elementary schools. Their teachers at those schools are to be commended as well. Saint Joseph High School proudly recognizes the following Distinguished Scholars:

Catherine Barba, St. John of God School • Elaine Ann Cara, Our Lady of the Rosary SchoolMelody Cayabyab, St. Raymond School •Teresa Cobian, St. Raymond School

Michelle Crespo, St. Mark’s Episcopal School • Kim Do, St. Dominic Savio SchoolMeera Gandhi, St. Pancratius School • Tabatha Graves, St.Dominic Savio School

Jennifer Le, St. John of God School •Cynthia Manuel, St. Linus SchoolJennifer Mondok, St. Bernard School • Joanne Ruiz, St. Rose of Lima School

Christina Sanchez, St. Dominic Savio School • Brooke Satterfield, St. Barnabas SchoolAllison Swartout, St. Irenaeus School • Carrie Uy, St. Bernard School

Distinguished Scholars

CLASS ACTS

Alumnae updates

Second Generation Jesters — SJHS is proud of each and every one of its students, but there is something special in seeing an alumna return to the campus. Even more special is the return of an alumna with her own daughter ready to begin her four years of education as a Jester. A special congratulation goes to the fol-lowing alumnae and their daughters shown here. The second time around is even sweeter.

Mary Olson, ’80 and her daughter April GilbertAnn Marie Segovia, ’82 and her daughter Heather LindCathryn Magdaleno, ’76 and her daughter Antonia HinojosRenee Montella, ’77 and her daughter Lauren MustardMarykay Galbraith, ’82 and her daughter Juliana Perez

Field Day Visitors — Alumnae Colleen Lota, ’99 and Diana Ramos, ’99 and their sons, and no doubt future Bosco Braves, visit campus for Field Day on May 25. Both moms and sons are looking great!

ALuMNAe eVeNTS for 2006-2007Saturday, August 19 Reunion for the Class of 1986—off campus For information contact: Bridget Lawrence at: goodbuys4u2@hotmail.comSaturday, September 19 “All Girls Reunion”— in the Flynn CenterFriday, October 6 Jog-a-ThonSaturday, October 21 Casino Night, 6:30 pmSaturday, October 28 Fiesta Fleur de Lis in honor of Sister Barbara Joseph, former SJHS principal Wed, November 1 Mass Friday, November 3 HomecomingSaturday, November 4 Reunion for the Class of 1996—tentative date Marissa Prado is coordinating the reunion. (714) 496-9388 Saturday, February 10 C’est Magnifique, Flynn CenterFriday, March 16 Career DayThur-Fri-Sat, Mar 23-25 CarnivalFriday, May 18 Golf Tournament--tentative

For more SJHS alumnae information, Karen Kravitz Castillo, ’80, can be con-tacted at Alumnae Office: 562-925-5073, ext. 125 or kcastillo@sj-jester.org

Reigning in Spain — This spring Jester Aileen Sandoval hernandez, 11, a member of the Grupo Folklorico Sabor de Mexico in Carson, accompanied 22 other members of her dance troupe to an international folklorico competition in Barcelona, Spain. Each member of the group raised the money for the trip by holding car washes and selling candy. More than 50 other groups from Italy, Israel, Russia, Romania, Spain and Mexico danced in the Costa Brava International Dance Competition, and Sabor de Mexico won the grand prize for best performance over all categories. It was the first time that a group from the United States had ever won the competition and needless to say, each of the 22 members of the group was ecstatic. Congratulations to Aileen and her folklorico group!

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This summer Karen Wright Rigney, ’76, and husband Randy will celebrate their 25th wedding anniversary. Karen attended Cerritos College and graduated with an AA in dental hygiene and is a practicing hygienist. They have two children—Rachel, SJHS Class of 2003, is in her third year at CSULB, and son Adam will soon graduate from St. John Bosco as a member of the Class of 2007. They have been living in Lakewood for the last 22 years and belong to St. Cornelius Parish. Karen says, “Both my kids make me proud and I credit their Catholic education in helping make them awesome young adults.”

A member of the Class of 1983, Michele Smets Grantham and husband Reggie live in Washington State. Michele is a registered nurse working in ICU. “I love my career!” she says. The couple have two children—Salie, 7, and Joe, 5. Reggie works for Turner Construction as an estimator. They “love the Northwest” where they can snow ski in the winter and water ski in the summer. Michele attended CSULB after graduation from SJHS and received a BS in business marketing and then went on to complete studies as an RN.

In June 2005, Stacie San Miguel O’halloran, MD, ’85, received a Distinguished Asian Pacific Alumni Award from the University of Notre Dame as demonstrated through profes-sional accomplishments, service to family and community, and leadership. This award was presented to ten individuals in conjunction with the 10th anniversary of Notre Dame’s Asian Pacific Alumnae. A family medicine phy-sician, Stacie sees patients and teaches medical students at the University of California San Diego. She and husband Dan and children Patrick, Alyssa and Annalea live in Del Mar.

In June 2005, Stephanie San Miguel Bauman, PhD, ’85, received an Exemplary Asian Pacific Alumni Award from the University of Notre Dame in recognition of her commitment to God, country and community, and leadership. Twenty-three other individuals received this award in con-junction with the 10th anniversary of Notre Dame’s Asian Pacific Alumnae. Stephanie is an Associate Professor of Counseling/Psychology at Washington State University and lives with her husband Bob and children Robert and Rachel in Richland, WA.

Sharlyn San Miguel de la Paz, ’86, is the Senior Management Analyst for the City of Corona Police Department. As the highest

ranking non-sworn-in mem-ber of the Department, she is responsible for the Fiscal Unit and Facility Maintenance. She lives in Chino Hills with her husband Tee-o, a St. John Bosco graduate, ’86. They have two daughters Leiana and Tia. As a registered nurse at Long Beach Memorial Medical Center, Leila Tallud Nagamine, ’89, works in the nursery/post-partum unit. Leila received an AA degree in nursing at Long Beach City College after graduating from SJHS. She then went on to complete her RN studies and pass her boards at De Vry University in May 2000. She and husband Dean and their two children, Kyle, 9, and Leilani, 3, live in Los Alamitos and attend St. Hedwig Catholic Church. Leila says she is “enjoying work and life with my husband and children.”

As an event planner for the Lance Armstrong Foundation, Jamie herenda, ’96, keeps her-self very busy. She works with Event 360, Inc. and has been coordinator for the foundation’s series of fundraisers. After leaving SJHS, Jamie studied political science at Syracuse University and then moved to Philadelphia. She is engaged to Ethan Gray of Pittsford, NY. Jamie and

Ethan will be married in their parish of St. Patrick’s in Philadelphia on October 21, 2006. Congratulations, Jamie and Ethan!!

Jennifer Guzzo, ’99, recently was awarded a Fulbright Research Grant to investigate “The Woman’s role in the Steel Pan Movement” in Trinidad/Tobago. A CSULB President’s Scholar and graduate student majoring in per-cussion performance and pursuing a multiple subject teaching credential, Jennifer graduated from CSULB with a B.S. in biochemistry and chemistry and a B.M. in percussion perfor-mance. She was first exposed to steel pan music while at CSULB and began researching and learning more about the genre in 2000. She is a member of Phi Beta Kappa, and currently student teaching in fifth grade in Long Beach. She will begin her Fulbright project in August and will return to CSULB in the fall of 2007.

Members of the Class of 2006 havebeen accepted at the following colleges:

Arizona StateBenedictine College, KansasCalifornia State Polytechnic University, PomonaCalifornia State Polytechnic University, San Luis ObispoCalifornia State University, Dominguez HillsCalifornia State University, FullertonCalifornia State University, Long BeachCalifornia State University, Los AngelesCalifornia State University, San MarcosCerritos Community CollegeChapman University, OrangeCypress Community CollegeEast Los Angeles City CollegeFullerton Community CollegeHumboldt State UniversityLong Beach City CollegeLoyola Marymount UniversityMount St. Mary’s College, Chalon CampusRio Hondo Community CollegeSaint John’s University, New YorkSan Francisco State UniversityThe College of Saint Catherine’s, MinnesotaUniversity of California, BerkeleyUniversity of California, DavisUniversity of California, IrvineUniversity of California, Los AngelesUniversity of California, RiversideUniversity of California, San DiegoUniversity of California, Santa BarbaraUniversity of Hawaii at HiloUniversity of NevadaUniversity of San DiegoUniversity of San FranciscoUniversity of Washington, SeattleWhittier College

S A I N T J O S E P H H I G H S C H O O L CHALLENGING THE MIND, CULTIVATING T H E S P I R I T

Valedictorian for the Class of 2006

The Valedictorian for the Class of 2006, Michelle Crespo, attended St. Mark’s Episcopal School before coming to Saint Joseph High School. A member of Our Lady of Perpetual Help Parish in Downey, Michelle is a young woman of many talents and interests. She has two favorite subjects: English and Biology. In her spare time she loves to play tennis and the piano. She also volunteers at Downey Regional Medical Center (DRMC). When she first arrived at SJHS, Michelle says she “was really shy” and “there were only two of us from my school.” At SJHS she received “an opportunity to find out more of who I am and of what I can do in the future.” That future looks bright as she leaves SJHS and enters UCLA in the fall.

CoLLeGe aCCePtanCes

Saint Joseph High School proudly recognizes the following graduating seniors for their outstanding academic achievement and hard work. Each of the following gradu-ates has pursued a rigorous academic schedule and enrolled in eight or more Advanced Placement or Honors classes. In addition they have consistently maintained a 3.5 GPA, or higher, in these classes. Saint Joseph High School would also like to recognize the fact these young women came to SJHS after exhibiting these same qualities while enrolled in their elementary schools. Their teachers at those schools are to be commended as well. Saint Joseph High School proudly recognizes the following Distinguished Scholars:

Catherine Barba, St. John of God School • Elaine Ann Cara, Our Lady of the Rosary SchoolMelody Cayabyab, St. Raymond School •Teresa Cobian, St. Raymond School

Michelle Crespo, St. Mark’s Episcopal School • Kim Do, St. Dominic Savio SchoolMeera Gandhi, St. Pancratius School • Tabatha Graves, St.Dominic Savio School

Jennifer Le, St. John of God School •Cynthia Manuel, St. Linus SchoolJennifer Mondok, St. Bernard School • Joanne Ruiz, St. Rose of Lima School

Christina Sanchez, St. Dominic Savio School • Brooke Satterfield, St. Barnabas SchoolAllison Swartout, St. Irenaeus School • Carrie Uy, St. Bernard School

Distinguished Scholars

CLASS ACTS

Alumnae updates

Second Generation Jesters — SJHS is proud of each and every one of its students, but there is something special in seeing an alumna return to the campus. Even more special is the return of an alumna with her own daughter ready to begin her four years of education as a Jester. A special congratulation goes to the fol-lowing alumnae and their daughters shown here. The second time around is even sweeter.

Mary Olson, ’80 and her daughter April GilbertAnn Marie Segovia, ’82 and her daughter Heather LindCathryn Magdaleno, ’76 and her daughter Antonia HinojosRenee Montella, ’77 and her daughter Lauren MustardMarykay Galbraith, ’82 and her daughter Juliana Perez

Field Day Visitors — Alumnae Colleen Lota, ’99 and Diana Ramos, ’99 and their sons, and no doubt future Bosco Braves, visit campus for Field Day on May 25. Both moms and sons are looking great!

ALuMNAe eVeNTS for 2006-2007Saturday, August 19 Reunion for the Class of 1986—off campus For information contact: Bridget Lawrence at: goodbuys4u2@hotmail.comSaturday, September 19 “All Girls Reunion”— in the Flynn CenterFriday, October 6 Jog-a-ThonSaturday, October 21 Casino Night, 6:30 pmSaturday, October 28 Fiesta Fleur de Lis in honor of Sister Barbara Joseph, former SJHS principal Wed, November 1 Mass Friday, November 3 HomecomingSaturday, November 4 Reunion for the Class of 1996—tentative date Marissa Prado is coordinating the reunion. (714) 496-9388 Saturday, February 10 C’est Magnifique, Flynn CenterFriday, March 16 Career DayThur-Fri-Sat, Mar 23-25 CarnivalFriday, May 18 Golf Tournament--tentative

For more SJHS alumnae information, Karen Kravitz Castillo, ’80, can be con-tacted at Alumnae Office: 562-925-5073, ext. 125 or kcastillo@sj-jester.org

Reigning in Spain — This spring Jester Aileen Sandoval hernandez, 11, a member of the Grupo Folklorico Sabor de Mexico in Carson, accompanied 22 other members of her dance troupe to an international folklorico competition in Barcelona, Spain. Each member of the group raised the money for the trip by holding car washes and selling candy. More than 50 other groups from Italy, Israel, Russia, Romania, Spain and Mexico danced in the Costa Brava International Dance Competition, and Sabor de Mexico won the grand prize for best performance over all categories. It was the first time that a group from the United States had ever won the competition and needless to say, each of the 22 members of the group was ecstatic. Congratulations to Aileen and her folklorico group!

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Greetings from SJHS! So much has happened since graduation and final exams, from Summer School and Camp Little Jesters to capital improvements on campus and planning for the upcoming school year’s second semester block schedule.

What an outstanding example this graduating class was of the caliber of students that form the SJHS community—we bid farewell to them confident that they are prepared to join the alumnae family out in the world making a difference, as Catholic, Christian women dedicated to serving their “dear neighbors.”

As the Class of 2006 passes the torch of leadership on to a new senior class of Donald Ducks, they also pass on their bright green spirit and Kermit the Frog mascot to a new class of freshmen. All of our students have kept busy over these summer months, tak-ing classes, compet-ing in summer athletic leagues, and attending leadership workshops in

preparation for a year of academic challenges and excit-ing activities.

You will find the opening dates for the coming year in this newsletter. Enjoy these last weeks of sum-mer with your families, and come back rested and ready for Fall 2006!

God’s blessing always,

Dr. T. Mendoza

Summer I 2006Volume 41, Number 6

Published six times a year for the students, parents, alumnae, and friends of Saint Joseph High School.

Photography: Sister Nancy Munro, CSJJohn Chacon

Writing/Editor: Sister Nancy Munro, CSJ

Layout, Design,and Illustration: OPM Design Group, Burbank

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Notable happenings

New Leadership

Field Day

ParentAppreciation

Sports

Congratulations, Grads!

Valedictorian

Distinguished Scholars

College BoundGrads

Alumnae updates

In Closing/Calendar

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Principal Dr. Terri Mendoza is joined at graduation by (left) Fr. John Shevlin and retired Bishop Joseph Sartoris.

Principal Dr. Terri Mendoza with Mother St. John Fontbonne Scholar Brooke Satterfield.

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25 Summer Session ends

18 Faculty Meetings begin— see faculty bulletin

19 Class of 1986 Reunion

23 Student Orientations begin— see letter sent home

25 Classes Begin

MAY THEY REST IN PEACEPlease keep these members of the SJHS family and their loved ones in your prayers. A Mass of Remembrance will be celebrated in the school chapel for each of the following members of the SJHS school family.

Weremember:

Ginny Haleymother-in-law of faculty member Debbie Haley

Florante Reyesgrandfather of Roselynn Guerrero, ’98, and Christine, ’98, Katherine, ’01, Michelle Buranday, ’05

David Salazarcousin of Alyssa Enriquez, ’06

Myka Sandersuncle of Alexandra Keys, ‘09, and India Keys, ’07

Betty Jean & Kenneth Schmidtparents of Christina (Tina) Schmidt, ‘85

Doris St. Germainmother of Fran St. Germain-Wright, ’73, and Lisa St. Germain-Cutts, ’78

Eleanor H. Vuccimother of Celeste Vucci Zimmer, ’71, and Mary Vucci Ford, ’72

Ka-chun Wongfather of Mimi Wong, ’01

Mark Your Calendar

Fiesta Fleur de lisCelebrating the Sisters ofSt. Joseph of Carondelet

at the Our Lady of the Angels Cathedral Center

OctOber 28, 2006

Supporting the CSJ Sisters andtheir Mission and Ministries

Special Tribute will be paid tosister barbara JOseph, csJ,

for her exceptional leadership in education. Sister Barbara Joseph is a former principal of SJHS.

tickets: $85 per personlive auctiOn – Mariachis – entertainMent

For more information, or torequest an invitation, contact:

Terry Hayes at thayes@csjla.org or call(310) 889-2111

WITh APOLOGIeS — Please note that the photos of students receiving five honors certificates were inadvertently switched in the May/June issue of the SJHS Newsletter. The correct photos and names are given below:

ALeXANDRIASeQueIRA, 11

JeNNIFeRKALLINI, 9

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