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ecognized for the outstanding contributionsthey’ve made in their fields.Finally, standing out in the arenaof public affairs, Ruben Barrales ’80, currentlythe Deputy Assistant to the Presidentof the United States and Director ofIntergovernmental Affairs, was honoredalongside Edward Keller ’47, who isretired from a career filled with honorsfrom the U.S. Department of State.“For too many years, when peoplesaid the name Serra High School, someonewould respond with, ‘That’s theschool where Jim Fregosi went,’” saidDirector of Alumni Affairs Russ Bertetta’67. “Later, people would mention LynnSwann; now it’s Barry Bonds or TomBrady.“But there’s a lot more to Serrathan famous athletes. It’s time that everyoneknows what we know – that JuníperoSerra High School has graduated menwho are doctors, scientists, district attorneys,and professionals in all fields.”Advice from the varied awardrecipients was as diverse as their line ofwork.“It seems like not so long ago that Iwas sitting there like you are, wonderingwhat I was going to do when I grew up,”said Barrales. “Doing what you love is thekey to happiness.”For winemakerAraujo,the educationhe received atSerra shaped thebusinessman hewould become.“Serraallowed me toreach for thestars,” he toldcurrent studentsat the assembly.“I was forcedand proddedto do things I“These are the talentsand abilities talked aboutin our school prayer,come to life.”— Russ Bertetta ’67,Director of Development andAlumni Affairsdidn’t think Iwas capable ofdoing in bothsports and academics.At Serra, you were never allowedto give up.”New York Times Editor Bill Kellerhas fond memories of his experiences atSerra as well.As a reporter for the Serra Friar,he honed his writing and editing skillsand also worked alongside classmate andNew York Times bestselling author JohnLesocroat.“You can take the boy out of SerraHigh School, but you can’t take SerraHigh School out of the boy,” Kellerquipped.Above, Russ Bertetta ’67 chats with Nick Carboni ’59 and and Ruben Barrales ’80 at the receptionfollowing the awards ceremony.25