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CBHS 

Administration 

Lorcan P. Barnes 

President 

Mary Hesser 

Principal 

June McBride 

Director of Finance 

Paul Rieschick 

Director of Advancement 

Br. Donald Johanson, FSC 

Director of the Brothers Community 

Connection is a publication of 

Christian Brothers High School. 

The purpose of the magazine 

is to strengthen the connection 

between the school and 

alumni, parents and friends; to 

cultivate community support for 

assisting CB in its operation and 

advancement; and to recognize 

and thank supporters. News items 

or articles for consideration should 

be sent to: 

Kristen McCarthy 

Director of Communications 

(916) 733-3695 

kmccarthy@cbhs-sacramento.org 

4315 Martin Luther King Jr., Blvd. 

Sacramento, CA 95820-2727 

Linda Christianson 

Msgr. James Church ‘50 

Marianne Evashenk 

Bob Granucci ‘55 

David Holquin ‘99 

Br. Donald Johanson, FSC 

Board of Trustees 

2010-11 

Willie Nolan ‘69 

Helen Pierson (Chair) 

Dr. Bill Schaedler ‘68 

Lincoln Snyder ‘95 

Kevin Valine ‘73 

Carrie Vellutini

Message From the President 

Dear Alumni, Family and Friends: 

“You must not doubt that it is a great gift of God, this grace He has given you to be entrusted with 

the instruction of children, to announce the Gospel to them and to bring them up in the spirit of 

religion.” St. John Baptist de La Salle 

Though these words were directed to the Christian Brothers in the writings of the Founder, they are 

inscribed indelibly in the hearts of the thousands of lay educators worldwide who join them in carrying on the 

mission of Catholic, Lasallian education. 

In November, we learned that our Brothers’ residential community will be closing (see page 6). While 

we will miss the Brothers’ daily presence on campus, we remain resolutely committed to ensuring that future 

generations experience the same quality Catholic, Lasallian education that has been the core of our mission in 

Sacramento. Because there is no change in ownership or governance of the school, day-to-day operations on 

campus will remain the same. 

Thanks to the hard work of our admissions team and our faculty and staff who make this such a 

wonderful place to learn and prepare for college, the future looks bright for Christian Brothers High School 

and the Class of 2015. In January, we hosted the high school placement exam and welcomed an impressive 

group of prospective students. We exceeded the average number of test takers over the last few years. CB is no 

longer the best kept secret in town! 

As we move forward, our goal is to secure sufficient tuition assistance to allow us to welcome all qualified 

students. It is heartbreaking to turn away students with the potential for success and desire to be here, when 

we cannot meet their family’s needs with the tuition assistance we have available. We need our alumni, families, 

and friends to give generously to support these deserving young men and women. 

For our current families, we continue to work hard to control costs and ensure that Catholic, Lasallian 

education remains affordable. In 2010, we froze tuition for the 2010-11 school year at the previous year’s rate. 

For 2011-12, the Board of Trustees recently approved a modest increase of 

1 percent. I am grateful to our faculty and staff for their unrelenting efforts to 

economize without sacrificing the quality education our students deserve. 

As we look to the future of Christian Brothers High School, I am 

convinced that this Catholic, Christian community, inspired by St. John Baptist 

de La Salle, will continue to thrive. I believe I speak for all of us when I say 

that we are incredibly proud to be entrusted with carrying on the Lasallian 

educational mission in Sacramento and are grateful for all that the Brothers 

have done for us over the past 135 years. 

Live Jesus in our hearts! 

Lorcan P. Barnes 

President 

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Campus Life 

Mary Hessser to Continue as Principal…5 

Introducing Watershed Biology…9 

Athletic Training Program Benefits Students & Athletes…10 

College Admissions Off to a Great Start…11 

CB Students Serving Others…12 

Athletics…16 

Mark Your Calendars…39 

Alumni 

In Memoriam…19 

Alumni Giving Back Through Class Sponsorships…22 

2011 Alumni Dinner…24 

La Salle Club Coaches’ Hall of Fame…28 

Alumnus Completes CB History Book…29 

Class of 1970 Reunion…30 

Alumni News and Notes…31 

Alumni Bring on the Fun…38 

Features 

Changes Ahead for Brothers’ 

Residential Community…6 

Mary Hesser Attends 

International Lasallian 

Meeting…8 

The Arts, Help Give Students 

a Place to Shine…13 

Ambassadors’ Club Dinner…20

When she agreed to serve as interim principal 

for the 2010-11 school year, Mary Hesser fully 

intended to return to her dearly-loved position as 

director of guidance. 

“At Lorcan’s request, I agreed to serve as 

interim principal for the year to allow the school 

to conduct a thorough search,” says Hesser. “I 

really didn’t intend to apply, but, wanted to serve in 

whatever capacity was needed. Gradually, though, 

I realized that I was really enjoying this. I felt like 

I had the skills and ability to be successful and the 

sincere desire to help make CB the best that it can 

be.” 

In the fall, the school formed a Principal 

Search Committee, comprised of faculty members, 

school administrators, past and present CB parents, 

a representative from the Diocese of Sacramento 

and a member of the Board of Trustees. The 

committee then launched a comprehensive search, 

reviewed applications, screened a number of highly 

qualified candidates and finally recommended that 

CB President, Lorcan Barnes, meet with three 

finalists. 

“It was gratifying to see the number of people 

wanting to be here and be part of our community,” 

says Barnes. “I conducted extensive interviews 

with three talented, dedicated Catholic educators. 

Ultimately, it was clear that Mary Hesser truly 

represented the best of the best. Her personal 

character, professional experience and resolute 

dedication to our Catholic, Lasallian community 

were unmatched.” 

Hesser brings considerable education, 

experience and talent to the position. She has 

served the community for the past 13 years as a 

classroom teacher and guidance counselor. Prior 

to that, she worked as a classroom teacher for 18 

years at both the high school and primary grade 

levels. She holds a bachelor’s degree in history, a 

master’s degree in educational counseling and holds 

a pupil personnel school counseling credential. 

She was honored as CB’s Lasallian Educator of 

the Year in 2008 and as the Distinguished Lasallian 

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Educator in 2009 for 

the entire District 

of San Francisco 

(500-plus teachers in 

11 schools). She is a 

graduate of the San 

Francisco District’s 

Lasallian Leadership 

Institute (a three-year 

leadership program) 

and the Buttimer 

Institute (a three-year 

program studying the 

life and work of St. 

John Baptist de La 

Salle). In November, 

she spent three weeks in Rome attending an International 

gathering of Lasallian educators to discuss the future of 

the Brothers’ International Institute (see page 8). 

“I am so grateful to have had the opportunity to 

participate in the Lasallian Leadership Institute and the 

Buttimer Institute,” says Hesser. “Until I took on this 

position, I did not realize how well prepared I was for 

the challenge of leading a Lasallian school. The Christian 

Brothers have really been revolutionary in sharing their 

mission and vision with Lay Partners. Each day, I benefit 

from their wisdom and guidance.” 

Now that she has accepted the job of principal for 

the long-term, Hesser is looking forward to building on 

CB’s 135-year tradition of excellent Catholic, Lasallian 

education. She is also one-half of the District of San 

Francisco’s first husband and wife principal team as 

husband, Noel, serves as Justin-Siena High School’s (Napa) 

principal. Their son, Alex ’99, is a history teacher at Justin- 

Siena, as well. Daughters Abigail ’02 and Anastasia ’06 are 

also CB graduates. 

“I feel so honored and blessed to work with our 

amazing faculty, staff, students and families. I will certainly 

miss the day-to-day contact with the students, but, I really 

believe now that I will better serve them by serving our 

phenomenal teachers and supporting their efforts to be at 

their best for the young men and women of CB.”

Christian Brothers Residential Community 

to Depart Sacramento 

Br. Stanislaus Campbell, FSC, 

Brother Visitor of the De La Salle 

Christian Brothers District of San 

Francisco announced in November 

that a number of Christian Brothers’ 

living communities will be consolidated 

in the summer of 2011. This change, 

part of a long process of turning over 

school leadership to Lay Partners, allows 

for larger living communities for the 

Brothers which is a vital component 

of their vocation. The community in 

Sacramento is scheduled to be closed 

with Br. Christopher Donnelly, FSC, 

and Br. Thomas Pham, FSC, joining 

other communities in the Western 

United States. Br. Donald Johanson, 

FSC, has been appointed Brother 

Visitor of the District of San Francisco 

and will live and work at the District 

headquarters in Napa. 

While this change is reflective 

of the decline in religious vocations 

nationwide, CB in Sacramento is blessed 

to enjoy close proximity to the District 

of San Francisco headquarters in Napa 

and as such, anticipates maintaining 

a close working relationship with the 

Christian Brothers. Dedicated educators 

and staff are prepared to carry on 

the Catholic, Lasallian tradition of 

education at Christian Brothers High 

School. 

“On the part of the Brothers, this 

is truly a vote of confidence,” says Br. 

Donald. “We have confidence in the 

administration, faculty and staff, and 

know that the school is in good hands.” 

“The vocation of the Christian 

Brothers is teaching. As such, they 

have been extraordinary teachers 

in sharing their mission, vision and 

values,” says CB President, Lorcan 

Barnes. “Throughout my career, I have 

been blessed to work with a number 

of religious orders. None have been as 

intentional or as forward-thinking about 

sharing their charism and mission. Their 

willingness to so generously impart 

the Founder’s mission allows Lasallian 

education to thrive worldwide. ” 

With considerable foresight, the 

District of San Francisco has invested 

extensive human and financial resources 

over the last 16 years to provide 

Lasallian formation opportunities to 

trustees, faculty and staff. Sacramento’s 

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campus community includes a number 

of Lasallian Leadership Institute and 

Buttimer Institute of Lasallian Studies 

graduates who have benefitted from 

these multi-year formation programs. 

Other faculty members and staff have 

participated in Lasallian immersion 

activities nationally and abroad. 

Other schools in the district have 

been without Brothers communities for 

decades while successfully advancing 

the Lasallian mission. 

“We have full faith that Christian 

Brothers High School in Sacramento 

will continue to thrive as part of our 

Lasallian community,” says Br. Donald. 

“At CB, day-to-day operations 

will remain the same,” says President 

Lorcan Barnes. “CB is still owned 

by the Christian Brothers District 

of San Francisco and the school is 

wholeheartedly committed to our 

Catholic, Lasallian mission. We are 

financially secure. Our faculty and staff 

are well prepared and proud to carry 

on the school’s 135-year tradition of 

excellence in education while inspiring 

the hearts and minds of our students.”

Br. Donald 

Johanson, FSC 

to Lead District 

of San Francisco 

Brother Donald Johanson, FSC, has 

been appointed Visitor of the District 

of San Francisco, effective July 1, 2011, 

for a four-year term. As Brother Visitor, 

Br. Donald will direct the community 

life of the Brothers while leading 

the schools and educational efforts 

from Tucson, Arizona to Yakima, 

Washington. The appointment, made by 

Brother Álvaro Rodriguez Echeverria, 

FSC, Superior General of the De La 

Salle Christian Brothers International 

Institute in Rome, followed a districtwide 

nominating process and vote by 

the Brothers. 

Br. Donald joined the Christian 

Brothers in 1975 following a five-year 

stint as a pilot in U.S. Air Force. A 

graduate of Sacred Heart High School 

in San Francisco, San Francisco State 

University and the University of 

San Francisco, Br. Donald found his 

vocation in teaching and decided to 

become a Brother, in large part thanks 

to his admiration for his high school 

teachers. 

Throughout the years, Br. Donald 

has taught at Sacred Heart and De La 

Salle High School in Concord. He 

then became the District’s vocation 

director, which was followed by an 

eight-year appointment in Rome where 

he developed the Brothers’ international 

web site, worked as curator of the 

Christian Brothers Museum, was the 

Director of Technology, and coadministrator 

of the Casa Generalizia. 

Not one to rest on his laurels, Br. 

Donald wears a number of hats at CB 

including Director of the Brothers’ 

community, webmaster, assistant 

principal, and accounting teacher. His 

love for the students shows in his 

masterful photography with portraits 

displayed throughout the campus and 

on the web site. 

As for his thoughts on this new 

appointment, Br. Donald is humbled 

and a bit apprehensive. 

“I hope I can fulfill the expectations 

of the Brothers,” says Br. Donald. “It 

will be a challenge. But, we work as a 

team to do what we collectively ask one 

another to do. It is in that spirit that I 

accept this new opportunity to be of 

service.” 

“Br. Donald is incredibly dedicated, 

a stalwart leader, and an unfailingly 

kind person,” says Lorcan Barnes, 

president. “The District of San 

Francisco is blessed to have someone 

like him to take on this vital leadership 

role. I am absolutely certain that he 

will be successful and we look forward 

to working with him throughout the 

course of his appointment.” 

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You are 

Cordially 

Invited 

On Sunday, May 15, 2011, 

the school community invites alumni, 

families and friends to attend a special 

“Tribute to the Brothers” 

event in celebration of their 

135 phenomenal years 

of service in Sacramento. 

The event begins with 

Mass at 10 a.m. 

in the field house, which will be 

followed by a special program and lunch. 

Committee members helping plan the 

event include: John Caselli ’70, 

Denise Franzoia, Mary Hesser, 

Janis Hoffart, Jerry Kirrene ‘53, 

Gery Short, Rita Spillane & Jack Witry. 

If you are interested in attending this 

celebration of the many Brothers who 

have been treasured members of our 

school community, dedicated and 

innovative teachers, and true pioneers in 

bringing Catholic, Lasallian education to 

Sacramento, please contact 

Jan Brown at (916) 733-3650 or 

via e-mail at 

jbrown@cbhs-sacramento.org.

Principal Hesser Attends 

International Lasallian 

Meeting in Rome 

Every year, Lasallian educators 

from across the globe gather at 

the De La Salle Motherhouse in 

Rome for the Centro Internacional 

Lasalliano – a five-week program 

of sharing information, exploring 

challenges, planning for the future, 

and prayer. 

In November, CB Principal, 

Mary Hesser, was one of four 

representatives from the District 

of San Francisco and 17 from 

North America invited to attend 

the initial three-week portion of 

the 2010 gathering. Collectively, 

the meeting hosted 77 Lasallians 

from five continents. The group 

was comprised of 35 Brothers, 41 

Lay Partners and one Guadalupana 

Sister. With 36 Spanish-speaking, 

35 English-speaking, and 6 Frenchspeaking 

participants, headphones 

and translators were always on hand 

to facilitate communication. The 

group met all together for lectures 

and to address global topics. Smaller 

discussions were held among the 

language groups. 

As the group explored the 

theme, “Understanding & Living 

Lasallian Association Today 

– Tradition, Transition and 

Transformation” it quickly became 

clear that with vastly different 

cultures and histories come 

unique manifestations of Lasallian 

association. Although the underlying 

commitment to the ideals of St. 

John Baptist de La Salle remains the 

same, being present in the world 

as Lasallians will look different in 

Myanmar than in Spain or Africa or 

North America. 

One fact is certain though, and 

that is that as religious vocations 

decline, advancing the tradition, 

ideals, and blessings of Lasallian 

education will increasingly transition 

to Lay Partners. 

“As an order of the Catholic 

Church, the Christian Brothers are 

light-years ahead. We explored what 

the order will look like in the future 

and what it will mean to be Lasallian. 

We all learned from each other. The 

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Brothers fully understand the reality 

of declining religious vocations, and 

they are giving us everything that we 

need to succeed,” says Hesser. 

While Hesser was in Rome, 

Br. Stanislaus Campbell, FSC, 

announced the pending closure of 

the Brothers’ residential community 

in Sacramento. The timing, Hesser 

says, was Divine. 

“It felt very providential to 

be in Rome at that time,” says 

Hesser. “I left this meeting feeling 

incredibly empowered, excited and 

fully committed to carrying on the 

Lasallian educational mission in our 

school. We are now the guarantors 

of this incredible tradition and I 

look forward to working with our 

faculty and staff to share this fully 

with our students.”

Frigid morning temperatures 

and dense fog did not deter Danny 

Delgado’s watershed biology class from 

its quest to gather data at the American 

River. Student scientists collected water 

and soil samples, checked temperatures 

and assessed habitats as they worked 

to compile and complete a field 

assessment and analysis. 

The class, which is new to 

Christian Brothers this year, focuses 

on Sacramento’s unique location at 

the confluence of the American and 

Sacramento Rivers and introduces 

students to the myriad issues affecting 

the Sacramento Valley watershed. 

They look at biological and chemical 

processes while also examining issues 

of watershed management, water 

management, wetlands management 

and wastewater treatment. 

“In years past, we taught marine 

biology,” explains science teacher, 

Danny Delgado ’79. “The students 

enjoyed the class, but, it really 

wasn’t relevant in terms of concept 

application given our location and 

limited ability to engage in handson 

learning. We have a vibrant, 

living watershed that is rich with 

learning opportunities and possible 

career opportunities as well.” 

“I live on the Delta, so this class is 

really meaningful to me,” says Mikaela 

Stirling ’11. “Water is definitely a limited 

resource and we don’t always appreciate 

that. Learning more about the issues has 

been great. I also love that the class is 

hands-on and we do labs almost every 

day.” 

“CB’s teachers continuously look 

for innovative ways to enhance learning 

opportunities and make the curriculum 

relevant to our students,” says Principal 

Mary Hesser. “Danny Delgado really 

took this idea and ran with it. He did all 

of the research, developed the course 

curriculum, and submitted a proposal 

for UC course approval. The approval 

came back almost immediately and he 

set about launching the Sacramento 

area’s first high school watershed 

biology course.” 

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Gabriel Trujillo ’11, who hopes to 

one day study medicine, says the class 

has brought him a new appreciation 

for our local watershed. “I never really 

stopped to think about the rivers before 

now,”says Trujillo. “Now, I think about 

how much water we all use. We really 

take for granted that it will always be 

available.” 

“At the end of the course, I hope 

students have a deeper understanding 

of our area watershed and of what 

a treasure it is to Sacramento and 

beyond,” says Delgado. “I want them 

to see and get excited about college 

and career opportunities in the science 

of watershed management, water 

management, and even civil 

engineering. And, I want them 

to understand potential 

dangers to the watershed 

and examine possible 

solutions.”

Each day as school ends, as many 

as 17 students report to the athletic 

training room at Christian Brothers 

High School. They are not there 

to have ankles taped or rehabilitate 

injuries; they are there to learn to tape 

ankles and assist athletes needing care 

before practice and during games. 

Darci Stark, ATC, the school’s certified 

athletic trainer and physical education 

teacher facilitates an after-school 

athletic training program that includes 

lessons in anatomy, exercise physiology, 

biomechanics, injury prevention and 

recognition as well as the importance of 

proper hydration and nutrition. 

“This program is a great way to 

introduce our students to the world of 

athletic training and in a small degree, 

sports medicine,” says Stark. “As an 

athletic trainer, I work hard to ensure 

the health and well-being of our student 

athletes. The student trainers take it 

seriously and come in here to learn. 

They are a tremendous help before and 

during games and they really are extra 

pairs of eyes for me in keeping track 

of our student athletes in the various 

sports.” 

The program, which is open to 

all CB students, requires participants 

to commit to three hours each week 

in the athletic training room for every 

week during the fall, winter or spring 

seasons. Before hitting the field or the 

court, student athletic trainers must 

master a number of skills and complete 

a detailed level-one checksheet created 

by Stark. After working as a student 

athletic trainer for one year, students 

can enroll in an independent study 

course which includes extensive book 

work, reading, and a number of labs. 

One former participant, Stephanie 

Gabrielli ’07, is now studying 

kinesiology at C.S.U. Sacramento and 

was recently accepted into the school’s 

Athletic Training Education Program. 

Gabrielli, who arranged to participate in 

an internship at CB, regularly joins in on 

classes after school and fills in for Stark 

when scheduling conflicts arise. 

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“I joined the athletic training 

program in my sophomore year at CB,” 

says Gabrielli. “As a four-sport athlete, 

I had been spending a lot of time in 

the training room because of injuries. 

When I first met Darci, I didn’t like her 

at all because she wouldn’t let me play,” 

laughs Gabrielli. “But, the more I was 

there and the more I learned, I knew 

that this is what I wanted to do with my 

life.” 

Natalie Hastings ’11, enjoys 

the time she spends with Stark and 

appreciates the opportunity to learn 

more. “Ms. Stark is so knowledgeable 

and she relates to us in a way that we are 

learning and having fun,” says Hastings. 

“The athletic training program definitely 

inspired me and I hope to be able to 

study nursing at St. Mary’s College.” 

Alanna Anderson ’11, says her time 

spent as an athletic trainer affirmed 

her desire to study medicine. “I had 

considered studying medicine,” says 

Anderson. “This program showed me 

that it really is possible for me to pursue 

Daija Tillman ’14 has her ankle taped before the 

women’s junior varsity basketball game. 

Left - CB Athletic Trainer Darci Stark helping a 

student rehabilitate a shoulder injury.

a career that I love. I plan to become 

a sports medicine physician and I am 

grateful to Ms. Stark for all the time and 

dedication she puts into the program. 

I really think CB’s athletic training 

Stephanie Gabrielli ’07 helping after school 

in the training room. 

program is the best there is.” 

“It is gratifying for me to see 

students pursuing careers in athletic 

training and sports medicine,” says 

Stark. “I enjoy my work in the program 

Nicholas Schumann ‘11 prepares for a 

computerized concussion test. The test is 

administered to all athletes participating in 

high-risk sports. This year, more than 300 

tests have been administered. 

College Admissions Off to a Great Start 

College admissions for members of the Class of 2011 are off to a great start. Although this year 

continues the challenging trend of colleges and universities cutting back on the number of students 

they will be admitting due to budget constraints, many CB students have already received 

great news from some prestigious colleges and universities: 

Pictured: Robert Templeton - Princeton University, Michael Signorotti - Fordham University, Miguel Francisco - University of Notre Dame, 

Alex Contreras - University of Notre Dame, Fordham University, Gabriel Bayard - Georgetown University, Celina Culver - Colorado College, 

Marina Hernandez - Brown University, Mary Mooney - University of Virginia, St. Louis University, Alanna Anderson, University of Notre 

Dame, Fordham University, Boston College, Abigail Williams – Marquis Scholarship to Lafayette University in Pennsylvania, Kathleen 

Schiavenza – University of Notre Dame, Meredith Stawicki – Northeastern University, Megan Perry – Loyola University Chicago, Fordham 

University, Ade Jackson – Stanford University, University of Pennsylvania, Yale University 

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and appreciate that the school provides 

me with the tools and the facility to 

take care of our athletes and help our 

students learn and develop.” 

Nicholas Domek ’12 having his wrist taped 

before basketball practice. 

Christian Brothers has a state-of-the-art training room thanks to the generosity of alumni, parents and 

friends who generously donated more than $30,000 at the 2008 auction to retrofit a vacated weight room.

CB Saving Lives One Pint at a Time 

CB students, faculty and staff 

rolled up their sleeves to save lives and 

celebrate student Tim Pfeifer’s recent 

double lung transplant with a blood 

drive and fundraiser on November 29, 

2010. Organized by Darci Stark, CB 

athletic trainer and physical education 

teacher, and student athletic trainers, the 

group’s efforts resulted in a record 202 

pints of blood and $300 for the Cystic 

Fibrosis Foundation (CFF). 

“This year, we celebrated Tim’s 

transplant in September and pray for 

him as he continues with his recovery,” 

says Stark. “We knew we wanted to 

hold this drive in Tim’s honor and give 

Chemistry Students 

Participate in Environmental 

Water Project 

CB’s Christian Service-Learning 

program takes lessons learned in the 

classroom and applies them through 

meaningful service projects that help the 

community. For Dave Nelson’s honors 

chemistry, this meant some after-school 

time on the river this past November. 

Students ventured out on Nelson’s 

boat to collect water samples on the 

American and Sacramento Rivers. The 

samples, collected from areas only 

accessible by boat, were then analyzed 

back in the laboratory. The results 

were then shared with the California 

Department of Water Resources and 

the California Regional Environmental 

Education Community. The project will 

be repeated in the spring so the students 

people who might not be able to donate 

blood a chance to help by supporting 

the CFF. The fact that we broke our 

school blood drive record and collected 

$300 shows how much Tim is loved 

throughout our school community.” 

“I’m very grateful that so many 

people came out to donate blood and 

support cystic fibrosis research,” says 

Pfeifer. 

“We are grateful to Ms. Stark, 

the student athletic trainers and the 

CB community for hosting such 

successful, lifesaving blood drives,” says 

BloodSource Chief Operating Officer, 

Dirk Johnson. “For the past two years, 

can compare 

and track the 

differences, if 

any, in the water 

quality between 

the seasons. 

“This was 

a great lesson 

for our studentscientists 

because it 

shows that there 

is always an 

opportunity to 

be of service 

to others,” says Nelson. “By helping 

provide data, we hope to help, in our 

own small way, to protect the rivers that 

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the school has earned our Largest 

Single-Day Blood Drive High School 

Award and the timing this year could 

not have been better as it really helped 

us replenish our supplies following 

the high-usage Thanksgiving holiday 

weekend.” 

Because each pint of blood can 

be separated into various components 

and transfused to three patients, the 

Tim Pfeifer blood drive may have saved 

or improved the lives of 606 patients 

throughout Northern California. 

Rainfall did not dampen the spirits of the honors chemistry students in 

pursuit of water samples on the American and Sacramento Rivers. Front 

(L to R) Kaalen Kirrene ‘13 & Alex Daly ‘13 Middle (L to R) Korbinian 

Thalhammer ‘13, Hunter Rappleye ‘13, & Rigo Herrera ‘13 Back: Sylvia 

Francisco ‘13 

are so essential to life, agriculture and 

prosperity in the Sacramento region and 

beyond.”

“You’re a Good Man, 

Charlie Brown” 

Christian Brothers High 

School’s talented “Le Troupe” acting 

company brought Charlie Brown 

and the Peanut’s gang to the stage 

in the November production of the 

Tony Award winning musical, You’re 

a Good Man, Charlie Brown. 

Senior, Rodney Bridges, led 

the gifted group of performers 

as the lovable Charlie, who, while 

considered a “good man” by his 

friends, could not seem to win the 

heart of the Little Red-Haired Girl. 

Snoopy, played by senior, Dominga 

Noe, was as mischievous as ever in 

this inventive take on a day in life 

of Charlie Brown. 

Rodney Bridges ’11 (Charlie), 

Hannah Wilson ’11 (Lucy) 

Rodney Bridges’11 (Charlie Brown) 

Dominga Noe ’11 (Snoopy) 

Sam Lovell ’11 (Schroeder) Whitney Hoblit ’11 (Patty), Thomas Gherini ’11 (Linus) 

Hannah Wilson ’11 (Lucy) 

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CBHS Wins Big 

at American 

River College 

Thirty-eight high schools competed 

over three days at the Robert Smart 

Theatre Festival held at American River 

College. CB’s talented students enjoyed 

the opportunity to watch numerous 

plays and learn from actors and directors 

at the other schools. 

Congratulations to the following 

students who earned awards: 

Outstanding Actress in a One-Act Play: 

Jane Campbell ‘12 

Silver Medal for a Duet Scene: 

Dominga Noe ’11 and Jason Kaye ‘11 

The Synergy Award for Enthusiasm and 

Professionalism: The Cast and Crew 

of Almost, Maine 

Bronze Award for Outstanding 

Production: Almost, Maine by 

Whitney Hoblit ‘11 

CB Student Artist 

Wins Local Contest 

Congratulations to Brittany Rojo ’11 

who won first prize at the Aaron 

Brothers Art & Framing 2010 Body of 

Art competition. The contest called 

for artists to create wearable art and 

submit it to their local area store. Rojo’s 

cleverly designed tank top earned the 

top prize at the Arden Way store and 

was moved on to a regional contest.

Happiest Place on Earth 

for CB’s Jazz Band 

Each year, Disneyland Parks 

invites high school jazz bands to 

audition for a chance to perform at 

Disneyland. For the fourth straight 

year, CB’s talented musicians made 

the cut. In addition to performing 

for park visitors, the students are 

invited to participate in a music 

workshop featuring renown 

musicians. This year’s workshop 

featured saxophone player, Sal 

Lozano. 

“Sal Lozano is one of the 

most sought-after saxophonists 

and woodwind players working 

today,” says Travis Maslen, CB 

band instructor. “It is so exciting 

to see our students learn from 

musicians who really are at the top 

of their field. As a musician, Mr. 

Lozano has recorded numerous 

movie soundtracks; he’s performed 

with symphonies and is a featured 

member of Gordon Goodwin’s Big 

Phat Band. He regularly performs 

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on the shows Dancing With the 

Stars and American Idol. And, he 

was great with our kids.” 

“The performance was fun, but, 

the workshop was awesome,” says 

David McClain ’11. “He related 

really well with us and I learned 

so much in the time we had with 

him. We got to play for him and 

he critiqued us and helped us get 

better. I am so glad that we got to 

take that trip.” 

Sharing Some Christmas Spirit 

CB’s eight choral groups and eight instrumental performance groups shared a bit of Christmas spirit with classmates, family 

and friends at their 2010 Christmas performances. Audiences filled the Ron Limeberger ’53 Gymnasium for the joyful 

performances.

Give Our Students a Place to Shine! 

“A performing arts building would give us a place to 

belong and flourish.” 

Thomas Gherini ‘11 

CB is the place to be for area visual 

and performing artists. With eight 

choral groups, three annual theater 

productions, eight visual arts courses, 

eight instrumental performance groups 

and four annual art exhibitions, students 

enjoy numerous opportunities to 

discover and develop their God-given 

artistic abilities. 

“Arts education is a vital 

component of the high school 

experience for more than 600 of our 

1,022 students,” says CB President, 

Lorcan Barnes. “We have a dedicated, 

talented team of faculty and remarkable 

students. Now, it is imperative that 

we give these young men and women 

a place to shine – a performing 

arts center that allows them to fully 

showcase their talents.” 

In November of 2008, Christian 

Brothers High School publicly 

announced its Building on the Tradition 

Campaign – Phase II with the grand 

opening of the $4.5 million field 

house. While its completion marked a 

significant component of the campaign, 

the next critical need for students is a 

performing arts center. Design plans 

for the new 299-seat facility are well 

underway. Construction will begin after 

securing an additional $4 million in 

pledges and donations. 

“While the campaign slowed a bit 

during the economic downturn, we are 

seeing increased interest and support,” 

says Barnes. “We are working with 

architects to ensure 

that we are ready to 

go when the funding 

is secured so that 

we can provide our 

talented young men 

and women with a 

facility that is worthy 

of their talent.” 

The performing 

arts facility phase of 

construction also 

includes significant 

upgrades to the 

chapel and addresses 

other infrastructure needs. 

“There are so many students here who are serious about 

the arts. Our performances and productions would be 

much more professional.” 

Anne Grambusch ‘11 

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“I would love to have a 

theatre on campus. We could 

stage bigger and better 

productions. And, it would feel 

like there is a place for me.” 

Christina Lian ‘12

George Petrissans will be taking the 

reins as head football coach at Christian 

Brothers. A nine-year veteran of the 

Falcons’ staff, Petrissans has coached 

the offensive and defensive lines, 

linebackers and at times coordinated the 

offense and the defense. “Coach P,” as 

he is affectionately known to players, 

is looking forward to building on past 

successes to create an even brighter 

future for the team. 

“I really enjoy teaching and 

coaching the students at CB,” says 

Petrissans. “Our kids are amazing. My 

time here has been truly rewarding on 

and off the field and has really helped 

me shape my vision for the program. I 

learned a lot from Andre Johansen and 

Bobby Fresques during the nine years I 

have been coaching at CB. When Andre 

decided to step down , I really believed 

that it was my time to lead. I’m thrilled 

to be entrusted with the program and as 

Women’s Golf 

Earns CVC and D-II 

Championships 

The Women’s golf team enjoyed 

its most successful season to 

date, capturing the Capital Valley 

Conference Title and the Sac- 

Joaquin Section Division II 

Championship. Congratulations 

to Emily Achondo ’12, Lauren 

Dahl ’12, Natalie Hastings ’11, 

and Clare Sorenson ’12 who 

earned ‘All League’ honors. 

far as I’m concerned, the season can’t 

start fast enough.” 

Petrissans played football at St. 

Mary’s College in Moraga. He was a 

graduate assistant at San Jose State 

and Cal before returning to St. Mary’s 

as a defensive line coach, outside 

linebackers coach and a special 

teams coordinator. He has a BA in 

history from St. Mary’s, a master’s in 

education from Cal and single-subject 

teaching credentials in social science 

and physical education. In addition to 

his coaching duties, Petrissans teaches 

history and physical education at CB. 

“I really think Coach P. will turn the 

program around. He will incorporate 

discipline and a game plan that will help 

CB win games and definitely make it 

past the first round of the playoffs,” 

says University of Nevada, Reno bound 

football player Bryan Lane ’11. 

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Alex Wagstaff ’12 is enthusiastic 

about the choice, too. “Coach P. is 

a great choice to lead the football 

program,” says Wagstaff. He knows 

the players, our strengths and our 

weaknesses, and he knows how to use 

our talent. We’re just going to keep 

getting better.”

Congratulations to the following members of 

the Class of 2011 who will be playing sports 

at the college level: 

Ashlee Difuntorum – Soccer, Dominican University 

Haley Hatfield – Soccer, CSU Bakersfield 

Ade Jackson – Football, University of Pennsylvania 

Bryan Lane – Football, University of Nevada, Reno 

Robert Templeton - Football, Princeton University 

Claire Torgerson – Gymnastics, CSU Sacramento 

Abby Williams – Soccer, Lafayette College 

Women’s Cross 

Country Runners 

Advance to State 

CB’s women’s cross country runners 

advanced to the Division III 

state championship in Fresno. 

Congratulations to Samantha 

McKibben ’12 who earned ‘All 

League’ honors. 

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For the first time 

since transitioning 

to coeducation in 

1990, every team 

involved in fall 

and winter sports 

advanced to the 

playoffs. Way to 

go, Falcons! 

Women’s Tennis Co-CVC Champions 

CB’s women’s tennis team had another great season. The Lady 

Falcons earned Co-Champion status in the Capital Valley Conference 

and even advanced to the semifinals. Congratulations to Hope 

Bailey ‘12, Emily Bonsignore ‘11, Kate Costa ‘12 and Alexa Griggs 

‘14 who earned ‘All League’ honors.

What Happened to the 

Bishop Armstrong Crest? 

Last summer’s remodel of the school’s entryway led to a 

number of questions regarding the location and condition of 

the school crest. Fortunately, construction crews were able 

to preserve the much-heralded seal and thanks to the efforts 

of Joe Guilherme, AFSC, maintenance supervisor, and Br. 

Christopher Donnelly, FSC, it was embedded in concrete in 

a shaded, grassy area approximately 50 feet from its original 

home. 

Safeguarding the seal, which is actually the crest of Bishop 

Armstrong, became a time-honored tradition which students 

still embrace today. Freshmen quickly learn to revere the 

symbol and visitors are asked to walk around the iconic bit of 

history. Expanding on that tradition, Br. Christopher Donnelly, 

FSC, worked with an alumnus of La Salle High School in 

Oregon, to create a granite version of the Christian Brothers 

High School seal which has been installed in the recently 

expanded courtyard area adjacent to the cafeteria. 

Student Store Open for Business 

For more than 30 years, CB’s book store operated in the southeast end of the 

school’s original wing. Following this year’s move to online book sales, longtime 

book store manager, Susanne Currie, found herself with a bit of extra space. 

CB’s own licensed contractor, Br. Christopher Donnelly, FSC, helped optimize 

the area by converting half into a student store and half into a public space for 

student leadership. 

“We love that the student activities’ representatives and clubs have a dedicated 

area in which to promote fun events on campus,” says Rose Ann Holmes, student 

activities director. 

Currie, who manages an inventory of school supplies and uniform apparel in 

the store, continues to serve as liaison between the school, the online book store 

and text book publishers. She is enjoying the bright, new space and the opportunity 

to spend the rest of her time working in the school’s new entry building. 

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In Memoriam 

Ken Boltz ‘60 

Kerner Breaux ‘61 

Anthony Bressi ‘76 

Ed Farrell ‘46 

Jim Frayne ‘53 

Amparo Garcia ‘58 

Don Leal ‘52 

Harry Leisk ‘54 

Frank Loeffler ‘46 

Jerald Long ‘61 

Gary Potts ‘82 

Edward Querin ‘42 

Joseph Runge ‘41 

Randy Schaber ‘79 

Janet Separovich ‘69 

Jack Stephens ‘34 

Guy Stowe ‘55 

Gene Strickley ‘59 

Edward Woycheshin ‘76 

Steven Woycheshin ‘68 

Bob Zielke ‘74 

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Brother Bertram 

Society 

The Brother Bertram Society was founded in 1994 in 

honor of Brother Bertram Coleman, FSC. The society 

included persons and couples who made provisions for 

Christian Brothers High School in their estate plans. 

The society has been dormant for a number of years, 

yet the importance of estate planning to the future of 

Christian Brothers High School is more important than 

ever. If you have included CBHS in your estate plans, or 

if you would like information about the Brother Bertram 

Society, please contact Director of Advancement, Paul 

Rieschick, at 916-733-3608. 

Once reinstituted and membership substantiated, 

the Society will hold a yearly event, as well as a series of 

planned giving seminars. 

Brother Bert was one of the most well known and 

respected religious leaders in Northern California. He 

served as principal and director of development at CBHS, 

and was also Brother Visitor (Provincial) of the District of 

San Francisco.

Celebrated at Annual Dinner 

“You are ambassadors and ministers of Jesus Christ.” 

- St. John Baptist de La Salle 

Christian Brothers High 

of 1967). But, I never stopped 

School celebrated its most 

being thankful for all that the 

generous supporters at the 

Brothers taught me.” 

26th annual Ambassadors’ 

In 2005, Cunningham’s 

Club Dinner held on October 

world was shattered with the 

13, 2010 at the Croatian 

death of his son. Hoping 

Cultural Center. Attendees 

to create some good from 

enjoyed hors d’oeuvres and 

such a tragic loss, he decided 

drinks in the courtyard, music 

to donate the proceeds of 

by the CB string ensemble, 

Michael’s estate to a place they 

followed by a delicious dinner 

both held dear, their alma 

and performance by CB City 

mater, Christian Brothers 

Rhythm. The highlight of the 

High School. Through his 

evening was the presentation 

generosity, the east annex 

of the Ambassador of the CB President Lorcan Barnes with 2010 Ambassador of the Year, classrooms were remodeled, 

Year award to George Cunningham ’40. 

George Cunningham ‘40 

creating first class music 

“I really think that high school in my career. I have to admit, I was classrooms. 

was the most important phase of my not in close touch with the school over “Christian Brothers has a 

life,” says Cunningham. “I grew up at the years,” says Cunningham. “I was phenomenal performing arts program,” 

Christian Brothers and thanks to the working for the County Department says CB President, Lorcan Barnes. 

education I received, I was ready to be of Social Welfare, and caring for my “Thanks to George’s generosity, our 

successful in college, the military and wife, Rosalie, and son, Michael (Class talented singers and musicians have 

Laura and Stephen Williamson Cynthia Gandy ’78 and Joseph Hill CB Director of Advancement Paul 

Rieschick, Thomas Slakey ‘48 

Thea Stidum, 

Helen Montgomery

David Noe and Stephanie Cooper-Noe Ken Bennett ’74 , Marolyn ’57 and 

Ken ’54 Harris, Jill Bennett 

Jim and Judy ‘63 Hughes, 

Keith Fontes 

state-of-the-art classrooms in which to 

learn and develop. Although I cannot 

imagine the pain of losing a child, I 

do hope that when George hears our 

orchestra play or the choir sing, he finds 

some comfort in knowing that Michael’s 

gift brings joy to hundreds of young 

men and women every day. ” 

After spending more time at the 

school, attending alumni events and 

performances, Cunningham decided in 

2008 to join the Building on the Tradition 

Campaign – Phase II with a $1 million 

pledge. At the public announcement of 

Mike ’65 and Kate Ingoglia, Mary Ann and 

Lon ’73 Burford, Br. George Van Grieken, FSC 

the campaign, he was recognized as the 

lead donor. He also began sponsoring 

a student in the 2009-10 school year, a 

gift that he has extended to this year, as 

well. 

“Christian Brothers today has the 

responsibility of receiving students 

who need an awful lot of growing to be 

prepared for college and their careers,” 

says Cunningham. “It was the most 

important phase of my life. Now, I am 

fortunate to be in a position to be able 

to help the students. I just don’t think 

they can get the care they need at other 

schools.” 

“I am deeply grateful for George’s 

generosity,” says Barnes. “His support 

of the school and the difference he 

has made in the lives of our students 

will live on for generations. To me, 

personally, he is a hero and one of 

the people I most admire in terms 

of his generosity, his devotion to his 

family and his unwavering positive 

attitude. I am proud to call him a friend 

and delighted to recognize him as 

Christian Brothers High School’s 2010 

Ambassador of the Year.” 

Ambassadors’ Club members donate a minimum of $1,876 (to correspond with the school’s founding year) 

each year. To learn more about joining, please contact Paul Rieschick, director of advancement, at 

(916) 733-3608 or prieschick@cbhs-sacramento.org. 

Don Gillott, Jan Brown, Betty Gillott Tom Franzoia ’71, Rick Gormley ’74, Suzie Franzoia, 

Marilyn Parish, Sam Franzoia ’11, Denise Franzoia 

Br. Donald Johanson, FSC, and Assistant 

Principal Rolf Schumann 

Karen Achondo ’80, George Cunningham 

’40, and Stephen Achondo ‘81 

Kenny ’78, Rosemary, Jerry ’53 and 

David ’81 Kirrene

Our Profound Thanks to Our Alumni 

Classes which sponsor students through the Tuition Assistance Fund. 

Class of 1951 raised $6,400 last year, & has raised $3,600 so far this year. 










Class of 1968 in their first year has raised $2,700 so far this year. 


Class of 1970 in their first year has raised $2,223 so far this year. 



Your support makes a difference in the lives of our students. 

Please support tuition assistance with a gift today to the 

Alumni Fund or your class sponsorship effort. 

Thank you. 

“We thought that I might not be able to return 

to Christian Brothers senior year, but 

thanks to you I am still at Christian Brothers 

working hard and enjoying senior year.” 

Class of 1978 in their first year has raised $2,459 so far. 



Bishop Manogue raised $7,474 last year, & has raised $2,018 so far this year. 

Honorary Alumni in their first year have raised $2,025. 

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“Without you I would never have a chance 

to be here or have this gift of hope… 

Some day when I am able, I will help a 

child in need as you have done for me.”

“I know that one day when I go to college I will look back at 

my days at CB and be grateful, even more than now, that I 

have received this opportunity. Without the help you have 

given me there is no doubt in my mind that I would never 

have made it to CB. Thank you for believing in me. Thank 

you for caring. Thank you for giving me a chance.” 

“Christian Brothers can sometimes be a haven from my house… 

All things are possible through Christ who strengthens us. I have 

no doubt about my future because I’m on the right path, and I 

couldn’t be here without you. Thank you for all your support. 

“I am grateful to attend a school 

where community feels like a family.” 

“My father used to work two jobs 

to keep me in private school. I’ve always 

been private, charter or even 

home schooled. Before my dad died 

when I was only 13 years old, we 

had already planned for me to take 

the test at Christian Brothers… 

You have truly and in all honesty 

given me a gift that I can never 

thank you enough for.” 

“Going to Christian Brothers is a blessing. Without your 

help this education would not be possible and I appreciate it 

so much. It is an opportunity of a lifetime and something I 

don’t plan on wasting.” 

“My favorite coach 

is Mr. Carmazzi.” 

It’s greatly appreciated.” 

“One of my favorite 

teachers is Mr. Delgado.” 

“My mom works a full time job to support me and my siblings. 

Despite all her hard work there is no possible way she can 

keep paying my tuition for me to be able to keep attending 

CBHS. So, needless to say, I am truly 

grateful for your kindness and generosity 

on my behalf.” 

“My favorite teacher at this school 

is Dr. Peterson. She is eager to teach 

and that makes me eager to learn.” 

Together you make a real difference in the lives of students! 

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“My dream is to write.” 

“My favorite teacher is Mr. Capogreco.”

Christian Brothers alumni have 

135 years of special memories, 

friendship and tradition to celebrate. 

And celebrate they did as approximately 

500 alumni, family and friends attended 

the 41st annual Alumni Dinner crab 

feed on February 5. 

The evening’s program included 

the awarding of Golden Diplomas 

to the Class of ’61 at a pre-dinner 

celebration. The Honorary Alumna 

Award was presented to Suzie 

(Franzoia)Rozewski for years of 

dedicated service. Throughout the 

years, Rozewski has donated her time 

and talent as a graphic designer to help 

promote alumni functions including 

the Wine, Beer and Food Extravaganza, 

alumni dinners and the annual golf 

tournament. Most recently, she shared 

her expertise and time with Bill Iliff 

’76, with the design and layout of his 

recently published book on CB’s history, 

Let Us Remember. She is a passionate 

and tireless advocate of the school and 

mother of a freshman, Daniel. 

The Honorary Diploma Award 

was presented to Tim Deary. Deary 

attended CB in the 1970’s during his 

freshman and sophomore years. He 

then decided to follow older brother, 

Mike, to Kennedy High School. A 

decision he says he regretted almost 

immediately, Deary maintained his 

friendships at CB and has been 

an ardent supporter of the school 

through family-owned business, Nor 

Cal Beverage. Deary and the family 

continue to be major supporters of 

the school through events like the 

Alumni Dinner, the Wine Beer & 

Food Extravaganza and the annual 

fundraising auction. 

The prestigious Alumni Service 

Award, exemplifying the Association’s 

highest standard of giving back to 

Christian Brothers, was presented 

to alumnus Danny Delgado ’79 

for his many years of service and 

dedication. As a member of the Alumni 

Association, Delgado was part of the 

committee to launch the alumni golf 

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tournament and the Wine, Beer & Food 

Extravaganza. He is a regular attendee 

at alumni events, a favorite teacher to 

countless students, an innovator in the 

classroom and a champion of all things 

Lasallian. 

The Alumni Association would like 

to thank the many volunteers who made 

the evening so special, especially the 

Class of ’82 for their hard work with 

serving and clean-up. 

1. CB President Lorcan Barnes with 

Honorary Diploma recipient, Tim Deary 

2. Vince ’84, Gomez ’55, Danny ’79 and 

Paul ’87 Delgado 

3. CB President Lorcan Barnes with 

Honorary Alumna Suzie (Franzoia) 

Rozewski 

4. Nancy Elorduy ’61, Richard Noya ’61, 

Julian Elorduy ’61, Janeen Elorduy 

5. Fred Schroeder ’61, Doug McNew- 

Demetre ‘61 

6. Walter and Suzie Rozewski 

7. Victor Warmerdam, Dennis Fischer ’54, 

Daniel Fischer ‘61 

8. Shannon McCormack and Dorothy 

McCormack-Redmon ’62 accepted 

Michael McCormack’s ’61 golden 

diploma which was awarded 

posthumously. 

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9. Bob Cunha ’61, Fred Schroeder ’61, Leonard Giordano ‘61 

10. William “Bud” Golsong ‘59 and Vienna (Cornacchioli) Golsong ‘61 

11. Tom Gruneisen ’61, Bob Prinzo ’61, Julie Waterstreet ‘61 

12. John Armstrong ‘61, Kenneth ’61 and Rose Bond 

13. Sr. Dorothy McCormack, OSF, Alumni Association President Cynthia Gandy ‘78 

14. Janet (Taormina) Ruggiero and Tim Taormina ’62 accepted their brother, Leonard’s ’61 

golden diploma which was awarded posthumously. 

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A special thank 

you to sponsors 

& donors: 

Sponsors 

Blucher Family 

BOS Sheet Metal 

Desmond, Livaich & Cunningham 

El Dorado Savings Bank 

Rick Gormley ‘74 

JP Harbison Wines 

Paul Rieschick 

W.F. Gormley & Sons 

Wells Fargo 

Donors 

The Bread Store, Andy Smith ‘83 

MillerCoors/DBI Lance Hastings 

Nor Cal Beverages, 

Rocky Niehaus ‘74 

PepsiCo., Kirk Murphy ‘77 

Two Rivers Cider, 

Nick Vellanoweth ’01 & Vincent 

Sterne 

Troy Bird ’82 hard at work 

ensuring a plentiful supply of beer 

and drinks.

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15. Larry Lopez ’61, Steve Brodie ’61, 

Sheree Yuke, Jerry Yuke ’61, Dennis 

Taverna ‘61 

16. Erin ’05 and Steve ’78 Barsanti 

17. Kameron White ’05, Kylee White 

18. Mike Stinson ’82, Armando Gallegos 

‘82 

19. Janet (Gardner) Stinson ’61, Jeannette 

(McFerren) Nardinelli ’61, Carol 

(Harmon) Tillett ’61, Alan Cordano ‘61 

20. Edwin Forrest III ’04, Kenny Kirrene ‘78 

21. Eric Boemer ’70, Ryan Boemer ‘05 

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22. Connor Adam ’06, Keenan Flynn ’06, 

Joshua Sanchez 

23. Joe Zanze ‘04, Joel Wheeler ’02, Blake 

Lawrence ’03, Greg Ramsey ‘03 

24. Melissa Coppa, Michael Engeman ‘00 

25. Stan Spencer ’81, Steve Marchi ’86, 

Aprilyn Annerl, Brock Littlejohn ‘85 

26. Leo Vellutini ’07, George Petrissans 

27. Pete Mikacich ’52, Br. Donald 

Johanson, FSC, Alan Cordano ‘61 

28. Linda (Tomasini) Doherty ’61, Stella 

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(Samaniego) Maynard ’61, Kathy 

(Kiene) Bossenmeyer ‘61 

29. Miya Allen ’99, Stefanie Tagudin ’99, 

Elizabeth Boyd ‘99 

30. Rachel Smith ’03, Duncan Adam ’01, 

Dwayne Boes 

31. Mike Scully ’73, Kevin Wellendorf ‘85 

32. Mike Lahey ’79, Kameron White ‘05 

33. Matteo Gordon ’01, Nick Vellanoweth 

’01, Gregg Van Meter ’99, Elizabeth 

Blucher

Many 

members of 

the Class of 

1961 also 

attended 

elementary 

school 

together. 

Holy Spirit Sacred Heart 

Immaculate Conception Holy Angels 

St. Francis All Hallows 

Golden Diploma Recipients – The Class of 1961 

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La Salle Club Celebrates Area Greats 

The La Salle Club welcomed 

eight new members into the ranks of 

its Coaches’ Hall of Fame this past 

November. Honorees at the 16th annual 

celebratory dinner included Don Dillon, 

Ed Lombardi, Frank Negri, Gordon 

Pistochini, Dick Schromm, Jerry 

Sullivan and Harvey Tahara. CB varsity 

baseball coach, Rich Henning ’78, 

received the Ron Limeberger ’53 Coach 

of the Year Award. 

As a high school student, Rich 

Henning ’78 was a dedicated and 

talented athlete. As a young man, he 

lived “the dream” playing several years 

of minor league baseball and then 

working as a professional scout. As a 

father, he coached sons, Andrew ’04 

and Bo ’07, in baseball, football, and 

basketball. 

Today, he shares his knowledge and 

dedication to the school as CB’s varsity 

baseball coach, a position he has held 

since the summer of 2008. Henning 

1 2 3 

worked for five and one-half years as 

the school’s assistant athletic director. 

He also served five seasons as the 

varsity men’s basketball coach, and three 

years as assistant coach for both varsity 

baseball and basketball. 

“Rich is incredibly knowledgeable 

and has a great rapport with the 

students,” says Jill Bennett, athletic 

director. “He is a student of the game 

and surrounds himself with people who 

complement his strengths. I appreciate 

his loyalty to CB athletics and I believe 

the La Salle Club made an excellent 

selection in naming Rich the Ron 

Limeberger Coach of the Year.” 

“Ron Limeberger taught me to 

drive. He was my baseball coach. He 

took me to the father/son dinner every 

year because he knew that I didn’t have 

a father,” says Henning. “His son, Mark, 

is one of my best friends. Receiving an 

award in Ron’s name is such an honor. 

I will always be grateful for the way that 

Please join the La Salle Club as it hosts the 

57th Annual Baseball Hall of Fame Dinner on 

April 16, 2011, at Christian Brothers High School. 

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he welcomed my family into his. It was 

a privilege to be his student, and as an 

adult, to become his friend.” 

The La Salle Club was started in 

1939 to provide support to the athletic 

programs of Christian Brothers High 

School. Legend has it that the club 

began at a local watering hole with the 

passing of a hat while commiserating a 

painful loss to Sacramento High School. 

The tradition of supporting CB sports 

continues as the club raises funds each 

year with membership drives and two 

recognition dinners. 

1. Rod Hollander, Harvey Tahara 

2. Paul Rieschick, Sal “Chado” Vasquez 

’52, Debbie Henning, Jim Westlake 

’51, Tom McNamara ‘78 

3. Fred Thomas ’60, Bernie Church ’62 

4. Ron McKenna, Eli McCullough, Jack 

Witry 

5. Andrew Henning ’04, Jeannette 

Henning, Rich ’78 and Debbie Henning 

6. Michael and Joshua ’12 Hammer 

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Bill Iliff ’76 

Completes 

CB History 

Book 

The historical roots for Christian 

Brothers High School begin not with its 

opening in 1876 but with a vision in 

1853… 

Bill Iliff ’76 may have had a 

different answer to Jerry Kirrene’s 

’53 invitation to join CB’s history 

committee if he had known that 

the monthly meeting would turn into countless hours of research, numerous 

interviews, trips to the Brothers’ archives in Napa and, ultimately, writing a book. 

“Jerry asked me to put together a narrative of CB’s history in Sacramento,” 

says Iliff. “I started the project and before I knew it, I was hooked. In trying to 

put the school into the context of what was going on in Sacramento at the time, I 

read an account by Sacramento schools historian, Richard C. Rogers, in which he 

says that Sacramento High School was really not much of a school prior to 1876. 

They basically had a room or two, teachers, books and pupils. They had no maps, 

or pictures, or equipment. The tax payers were not interested in providing more. 

At that moment, I really understood just how groundbreaking the Brothers were 

and how fortunate the Sacramento community was to have them here.” 

The book, Let Us Remember, begins with the Archbishop of San Francisco’s 

15-year campaign to persuade the Church to send the Brothers of the Christian 

Schools to California. It touches on the school’s three locations, six names, 

reflections from the Brothers, notable alumni and some of the many traditions that 

have shaped campus life and welcomed generations of young men and women. 

“The book is more than I could have ever imagined,” says Kirrene. “This 

project wasn’t easy. Bill put a lot of work into Let Us Remember, it’s very well written, 

the pictures are fantastic and I really think people are going to enjoy the results.” 

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Copies of 

“Let Us 

Remember” 

are available for 

purchase 

(at cost) for $50. 

If you are interested 

in purchasing, please 

contact Jan Brown 

at (916) 733-3603 

or visit the school 

website at 

cbhs-sacramento.org.

Class of 1970 Reunion 

The Class of 1970 celebrated its 40th reunion on November 13, 2010, 

at the Dante Club. Joining in on the celebration were graduates from 

Bishop Manogue, Loretto, Mercy, and Jesuit High Schools. 

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Russ Crocco ’47 cherishes his memories of Christian 

Brothers High School and is a generous supporter 

of the school’s tuition assistance program. He is 

currently living in Cody, Wyoming. 

Sal “Chado” Vasquez ’52 is actively involved with 

Christian Brothers as a member of the La Salle Club. 

He was named Ambassador of the Year in 2004 and 

his love of the school runs deep. He is the proud 

uncle of CB teacher, Tomas Capogreco ’86, and great 

nieces, Sara ’14 (pictured on left) and Marissa ’11 

Anderson. 

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Where are 

They Now? 

Help Us Stay 

Connected: 

Please contact 

Kristen McCarthy, 

director of 

communications, if 

you know addresses 

or phone numbers 

for any of the listed 

individuals. Kristen 

can be reached at 

(916) 733-3695 

or via e-mail at 

kmccarthy@cbhssacramento.org. 

Christian Brothers is a family tradition for the Casellis. Together for the holidays, 

the family celebrated with a CB photo. From left to right, John ’70, Matthew 

’10, Jim ’73, Tony ’97, Lisa ’11, Stephen ’04, Bryan ’07, David ’99, Anna ’03 

and Mike ’76. 

Looking For... 

Class of 1946 

Richard Besso 

Joel Castaneda 

Joseph Cordoni 

Donald Lehtola 

Mario Molina 

Dallas Morris 

Richard Murphy 

Ralph Pullano 

Robert Sheahan 

Gerald Willoh 

Thomas Wright 

Class of 1951 

Santoch Chima 

Joseph Compagno 

John Cowan 

Craig Elder 

Robert Fisk 

Vern Horton 

Ray Kuhl 

Thomas Leader 

Vincente Lopez 

Hermann Lorenz 

Howard Sansom-Lane 

Bob Short 

Silvio Vega 

Class of 1956 

Luis Castrillo 

Robert Colbert 

Pete Eres 

William Hayes 

Tony Lastufka 

Gerald Schmidgall 

Joseph Silva 

Jerry Thompson 

Class of 1961 

Faina Abaya 

Mary Lynn Anderson 

Howard Bachman 

Judy Baird 

Stephen Bateman 

Joseph Bell 

Robert Boschert 

David Brown 

Thomas Bucher 

Ronald Burkhouse 

John Burns 

Juanita Bustamante 

Rolla Callaghan 

Anna Campos 

Betty Jo Carter 

Sharon Clark 

David Cliffard 

James Coalwell 

John Cox 

Raymond Dell 

Alice Dill 

Richard Diricco 

Janet Doering 

Wendy Douglas 

Michael Drinkwater 

John Dudek 

Muriel Elliott 

John Enzler 

Kathleen Fairley 

George Ford 

Pat Foster 

Gary Frates 

Deanna Rose Gesdahl 

Richard Gregory 

Carmen Guillermo


Nancy Halverstaat 

Jeanine Hardesty 

Linda Heaton 

Leslie Johnson 

Lance Jordan 

Michael Kross 

Mary Lasken 

Janis Ligouri 

Patrick Locke 

Stella Maynard 

Louise Melton 

Dale Monday 

Mardi Newberry 

Cecilia Nunes 

Charles Pacheco 

Jerry Parlante 

Rosemary Rasul 

Mary Rego 

Henry Reynolds 

Douglas Richmond 

Sandra Rogers 

Myrtle Roose 

Paul Rotz 

Sandy Rowe 

Nadine Sardelich 

Robert Schmidl 

Malcolm Smallwood 

Marilyn Speegle 

Roy Steele 

Marilyn Svilich 

Frank Teuschler 

Patrick Valine 

Marilee Van Pelt 

Victor Vesci 

Jim Waterman 

Betty Wilson 

Constance Wyckoff 

Class of 1966 

Tony Alvarado 

Aurich 

Steve Barth 

Gilbert Basurto 

Ronald Bertsch 

Kurtley Bleuel 

Thomas Bonner 

Mark Brown 

Tom Buletti 

Bob Carroll 

Dwight Cinder 

John Colip 

Tom Collins 

Mark Daigle 

Frank Davila 

Gene Davis 

William Duffy 

Mike Dunn 

John Farnsworth 

Henry Fraczek 

Gregory Frechette 

David Funaro 

Hayes Gable 

Jack Giere 

James Gill 

Michael Guter 

Brent Harrington 

Rosalind Heck 

Stephen Jackson 

Robert Jett 

Larry Kassis 

William Keely 

Richard Kiene 

Michael Kleinfall 

John Koch 

Jack Licursi 

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Two of CB’s team 

captains from the 

first-ever playing 

of the Holy Bowl, 

Dennis Bertacchi 

’70 and Rick Cabral 

‘70, joined Jesuit’s 

captains for the coin 

toss at Holy Bowl XL. 

Robert Sullivan ’75 is currently serving as Principal of John Sloat Elementary School 

in the Sacramento City Unified School District. This is currently his 11th year in 

school administration. 

After graduation, James 

Souza ’76 attended 

Cosumnes River College 

(CRC) where he studied 

agricultural economics and 

engineering. He then teamed 

up with a CRC instructor to 

build custom homes during 

the “tech rush” to Silicon 

Valley. James returned 

to Sacramento in 1980 

and joined J.B. Radiator 

Specialties, Inc. as a Plant 

Engineering Manager. James 

is grateful to be enjoying 

tranquil farm living in 

Clarksburg and credits Mike Dutra ’77 with helping build his home. He is incredibly 

proud of his daughter, Vanessa, who graduated in 2010 from Bradshaw Christian 

School and recently enlisted in the Air Force. 

Stay Connected 

E-mail your current contact information to Assistant Director of Advancement, 

Nancy Smith-Fagan, at nsmithfagan@cbhs-sacramento.org. Kairos participants, 

be sure to cc: Susannah Nelson at snelson@cbhs-sacramento.org. If you do not 

have e-mail, please call Nancy Smith-Fagan at (916) 733-3647 or send a note to 

the advancement office.

Greg Murphy ’81 was inducted into the Southern Nevada Football Hall 

of Fame at a celebration held this past November. Murphy served as a 

head football coach for 14 years at three Nevada high schools and is now 

coaching the Green Valley High School girl’s golf team which won the 

2010 Nevada State Championship by 90 strokes. 

Chris Ledesma ’85 was elected to the West 

Sacramento City Council. Family and friends 

celebrated his swearing-in on December 1 and he 

is looking forward to serving the community. Also 

serving on the council is Oscar Villegas ‘84. 

Sean Gutierrez ’89 retired as a deputy from the 

Sacramento County Sheriff’s Department and is 

now embarking on a new career as an independent 

associate with Pre-Paid Legal Services, Inc. He is the 

proud father of six-year-old son, Sean Jr., and would 

love to hear from fellow alumni. Sean can be reached 

via e-mail at sgutrz@att.net. 

David Desmond ’94 wears many hats at La Salle High School in Pasadena. 

A member of the faculty since 1999, he currently teaches U.S. History, AP 

U.S. History and Civics. He also coaches football and track, and serves as 

an athletic academic advisor. In 2009, he was named the La Salle Educator 

of the Year. On August 7, 2010, David and his bride, Michelle Watters, 

were married at St. Dominic’s Church in Eagle Rock, Los Angeles. 

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Patrick Looram 

Ivan Lowney 

Daniel Lynch 

James Machado 

Pete Marinovich 

Robert Mathe 

Robert Mc Kenzie 

Ted Mc Knight 

Jerry McFadden 

James Mello 

Michael Monohan 

Christopher Moore 

Joseph Parilo 

Nick Piacentini 

Michael Quinn 

Ron Raddigan 

Henry Romo 

Gabriel Salazar 

Ernie Santiago 

Henrietta Santos-Coy 

James Schaefer 

Dennis Schrader 

Nick Slingerlund 

Gary Smith 

Jose Solorio 

Dennis Stone 

Joseph Strahl 

Glenn Strawn 

John Ternus 

Victor Whitter 

George Woolsey 

Paul Woycheshin 

Class of 1971 

Greg Alston 

Christine Archuleta 

Ronald Avila 

John Bennett 

Jim Blakeway 

Jacobus Bonouvrie 

Roger Britton 

Dan Brown 

Pascal Chismar 

John Connor 

Glen Duval 

Henry Escajeda 

Doug Farrell 

Tom Gallery 

Faustino Garcia 

Robert Garcia 

Thomas Golowski 

Robert Grussenmeyer 

Gary Huizar 

Scott Ito 

Mike Jungwirth 

Derril Koberlein 

Matthew Larrabee 

James Lenarz 

Gilbert Machado 

Michael Martin 

Ramon Martinez 

James Marxen 

Steven Massa 

Peter Mc Cabe 

Donald Mc Neil 

John Montoya 

Nick Moreno 

James O’Hare 

Kenneth Phillips 

Timothy Quinn 

John Rosse 

Michael Shanahan 

John Smith 

Nathan Stanley 

Richard Stefan


Tom Straub 

Mario Trejo 

Thomas Van Hulton 

Irene Velasquez 

Zachery Venegas 

Frank Welsch 

Steven Yniguez 

Class of 1976 

Richard Bankie 

Isabel Batista 

Kevin Benfield 

Michael Berryman 

James Biagioni 

Neil Bird 

Peter Boling 

Kenneth Brown 

Victor Cabral 

Brady Campbell 

Anthony Cantu 

Paul Clowdus 

John Coleman 

Philip Crimmins 

Mark Cronick 

John Cunningham 

Jim Davis 

Mary DeMers 

Gary Dias 

Steve Dillon 

Timothy Doval 

Marian Durand 

David Fabila 

David Fischer 

Mike Fletcher 

Keith Fontes 

Arthur Gomes 

Gary Gonzalez 

Jeffrey Harris 

Michael Heinrich 

Mark Hensley 

Theresa Hernandez 

Jeffrey Hill 

John Holtz 

Michael Jovovich 

Leonard Keene 

Dennis Kennedy 

Robert Knapp 

Randy Knight 

Christopher Lewis 

Mike Limeberger 

Debbie Loomis 

Manuel Marques 

John McGinness 

Teresa Montijo 

Mike Novelli 

Thomas Pantega 

Edward Parsons 

Maria Perez 

Michael Perez 

Fran Pezzuto 

John Posas 

Anthony Raridan 

Karen Richardson Chandler 

Donald Rodriguez 

Mario Rodriquez 

Frank Romo 

Mark Rowden 

Valerie Russell 

Gary Schaaf 

Ross Schofield 

Tom Steiner 

Mark Stites 

Steven Sules 

Edward Vasile 

Arnold Vasti 

Brendan Hogan ’95 and his wife, Lisa, 

welcomed new baby, Jameson Cory 

Herrera Hogan, into the world on Saturday, 

December 18, at 9:44 a.m. Jameson 

weighed in at an impressive 9 pounds 3 oz, 

was 20 inches long and has a full head of 

hair. Big brother, Cory, has been a big help 

and looks forward to the day that Jameson 

can play. 

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Michelle Chavez ’96 recently announced 

her engagement. Plans are underway for 

a September 10, 2011 wedding. Chavez 

and her fiancé, Ignacio Leon, will live in Elk 

Grove. 

Jacob Hunley ’96 and William Zanze ’97 

traveled more than 10,000 miles to attend 

the 2010 World Cup. Taking in a total of 

11 matches, the two were on-hand to see 

Landon Donovan’s exciting overtime goal 

against Algeria to advance the U.S. into 

the knockout round. Hunley, a P.E. teacher 

at CBHS, shares his love of soccer with the 

Falcons as varsity head coach of both the 

men’s and women’s teams.

Matthew Robinson ’97 is looking 

forward to celebrating his first 

wedding anniversary with wife, 

Jessica Warren. The couple married 

on April 17, 2010 at the Ryde 

Hotel. Todd Mulligan ’97 served as 

best man and John Silva ‘98 as a 

groomsman. 

Tedd Flynn ’00 recently presented 

his Ph.D. research at the 

Department of Geology University 

of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign’s 

Doctoral Colloquium. Flynn, a 

2004 graduate of University of 

Notre Dame, has been studying 

microbial diversity and groundwater 

chemistry in the Mahomet Aquifer 

– a pristine water resource spanning 

much of central Illinois. 

Life has been busy for Zachary 

Caldwell ’01. He earned a 

bachelor’s degree in Global Security 

and Intelligence from Embry-Riddle 

Aeronautical University where 

he also earned his pilot’s license. 

He then attended Georgetown 

University where he earned a 

graduate certificate in security 

policy. He spent several months 

in Germany at the request of 

Humboldt University in Berlin, 

where he served as a special 

advisor to the Bundestag (German 

Parliament) in matters relating to 

terrorism prevention and foreign 

national integration. These days, he is back in the area and is a business owner 

and restaurateur. In his free time, Zachary is a master scuba diver. 

Kevin Goldthwaite ’01 is joining the Portland Timbers for their inaugural Major 

League Soccer season. He has played in 87 MLS regular season games since 

being selected 17th in the draft by the San Jose Earthquakes in 2005. In 2008 

he was named the New York Red Bulls Defender of the Year and helped the 

team to an MLS championship appearance. He was a member of the 2006 

MLS Cup champions - the Houston Dynamo. 

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Joseph Villiard 

Douglas Warren 

Andrew Weiner 

Kenny Whitall 

Timothy Wolff 

Class of 1981 

Joseph Aikin 

Christopher Angelo 

Stacy Barbadillo 

Lois Barton-Wolfe 

Mark Bettencourt 

Chris Bonner 

Mark Briglia 

Karl Byers 

Gary Byrnes 

Sher Carter 

John Cavanaugh 

George Chargin 

Lisa Chisolm 

Richard Clements 

Guillermo De La Torre 

Kenneth Dotson 

Damon Ferris 

Marina Frugoli 

Ann Fry 

Raymond Garrido 

Ronald Gilchrist 

Cecil Gomez 

Mark Gresko 

Cristina Grover 

Robert Hellam 

Ronald Hermann 

Mark Hickman 

John Iliff 

Larry Koppie 

Paul Lopez 

Fred Love 

John Luna 

Alfredo Macias 

Montemayor 

Mary Montemayor 

John Murphy 

Kevin Omand 

Lance Pascual 

David Perez 

Cesar Plasencia 

Paula Prince 

David Repace 

Kurtis Rose 

Scott Ross 

Amelia Rossini 

Christina Salazar 

Stephen Sanchez 

Julius Sangco 

Steven Seitz 

Michael Simmons 

Sheila Singleton 

Theodore Sobierajski 

Robert Stancell 

Michelle Starke 

Vincent Villareal 

Jeannette Weninger 

Robert West 

Patrick Williams 

Class of 1986 

Kenneth Ablog 

Shawn Allison 

Mary Archuleta 

Jeffrey Bedford 

Paul Brown 

Curtis Burns 

Diane Cross 

Eugene Davis


Stephen Delisi 

Frank Dias 

Marc Dittmer 

Iain Duncan 

Peter Elorduy 

Robert Espinosa 

Paul Fisher 

Daniel Furr 

Erich Gatejen 

Jeff Greco 

Eric Gruber 

Ricardo Gutierrez 

Andrew Harbaugh 

Ryan Henson 

Sonia Hernandez 

Geffrey James 

Anna Juarez 

John Kotko 

Lisel Kupelian 

Stacey LaFave 

David Larrabee 

Donna Lovejoy 

Bryan Maldonado 

John Marshall 

Michael McKenzie 

Virgil McKenzie 

Michael McKinley 

Daniel Medrano 

Paul Mendoza 

Peyton Menendez 

Scott Moore 

Michael Nelson 

Tim Oakes 

Blake Oliva 

Michael Orsi 

Christopher Pantoja 

Brian Peterson 

Tracey Ramas 

Raymond Rubalcava 

Jon Sanchez 

Jeffrey Shamrock 

Jeffrey Shilin 

Courtney Smith 

Michael Solari 

Roberto Solis 

Robert Spiller 

Charles Stuthard 

Michael Teglia 

Ruth Thomason 

Gerald Touneh 

Gary Vesci 

Hillary Warren 

Gregory Weeks 

Troy Weight 

Steven Wight 

Class of 1991 

Rockey Ablog 

Walter Alexander 

Jennifer Atkins 

Renee Ann Avitia 

Matthew Baer 

Salvador Barajas-Garcia 

Gregory Barry 

John Belen 

Luke Benton 

Carlos Bobadilla 

Roy Bower 

Clyde Buckley 

Kareem Callahan 

Matthew Carson 

Michael Colozzi 

Jennifer Cooper 

Justin de Leon-Horton 

Karl Erickson 

Rebecca Fien ’03 graduated from 

San Francisco State University with 

a bachelor’s degree in liberal arts. 

In September of 2010, she began a 

two-year stint with the Peace Corps 

and is currently living in the small 

West African nation of Togo where 

she is helping develop the area’s 

agriculture. She would love to hear 

from classmates and friends. Letters 

can be sent to: 

Rebecca Fien 

PCT Corps, De La Paix/Peace 

Corps, B.P. 3194, Lome, Togo, 

West Africa 

Blake Lawrence ’03 launched an 

online event ticket sales website. The 

site allows users to purchase tickets to 

sporting events, concerts, and theater 

performances at venues throughout 

the United States and Canada. To 

access Lawrence’s site, 

visit www.blyticketgroup.com. 

Joey Schlosser ’05 successfully 

completed officer candidate school 

and is currently stationed in Astoria, 

Oregon on board the Coast Guard 

cutter ALERT as the weapons officer. 

Salvador Ramirez ’06 graduated 

from UC Santa Barbara in the spring 

of 2010 with a bachelor’s degree in 

sociology and black studies. He is 

currently serving in the Peace Corps 

and is stationed in Kazakhstan. 

Learning the languages of Russian and 

Kazakh is a bit of challenge, but, he is 

making progress. Ramirez would love 

to hear from classmates and friends via 

e-mail at sal_catapult@yahoo.com. 

If you happen to visit the Museum 

of Science in Boston, be sure to stop 

by the “Interfaces” exhibit and check 

out Bianca Rodriquez ’06. While 

you will not actually see Rodriquez, 

you will have the opportunity to see 

and interact with her likeness in the 

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form of twin virtual docents, Ada and 

Grace. Rodriquez, a college student and 

model, was overwhelmingly selected 

by museum visitors as the face that 

most captured intelligence, friendliness 

and beauty. She then spent a day at 

the Institute for Creative Technologies 

(ICT) graphics lab at the University of 

Southern California being photographed 

and filmed to capture numerous 

emotions and movements. ICT used the 

images to create Ada and Grace who 

are also able to answer questions and 

banter with one another. Look for them 

in Boston or online at www.mos.org/ 

interfaces. 

Anne Winslow ’07, a student at 

Stanford University, spent the summer 

of 2010 in Ulan Bataar, Mongolia 

participating in an internship. While 

there, she lived with a shaman and 

her family, learned a lot about the 

Mongolian culture and even wrote a 

paper for an international conference on 

nuclear power. 

Asa Jackson ’08 was named to the 

Sports Network/Fathead.com Football 

Championship Subdivision All-American 

third team. Jackson, a cornerback at 

Cal Poly, is in his third season with the 

Mustangs. He produced 55 tackles, 

one sack, two interceptions, and broke 

up nine other passes. He also ranked 

among the nation’s top punt returners 

with a 12.6 yard average including one 

37-yard return. Jackson also earned his 

third All-Great West Conference first 

team selection. 

Cal Rugby players, Danny Bird ’08 

and Josh Tucker ’09, are relieved 

that benefactors have saved the 

program from being reduced from an 

intercollegiate varsity team to a club 

sport in 2012. Both were members of 

the 2010 national championship team 

and now can look forward to continued 

success with the program.

Kayla Neto ’09 and the Cal State Fullerton Titans women’s volleyball team 

captured the Big West Championship. Neto was again named to the Big West 

First Team and is ranked among the top-ten in attack percentages for the league. 

Eddie Ralph ’10, a freshman at Arizona State University’s Walter Cronkite School 

of Journalism and Mass Communication, says his experiences in CB’s video 

production classes had him more than ready for the rigors of college. Ralph is 

now working as a game night representative for the Phoenix Suns. While he has 

had the opportunity to meet a number of NBA players, Ralph says the highlight 

has been spending time with legendary Suns’ broadcaster, Al McCoy, and 

meeting Sacramento Kings broadcaster and former coach, Jerry Reynolds. 

Student athletes, Julian 

Winters ‘10, Ekenna 

Anya-Gafu ’10, and 

Asante Cleveland 

‘10 returned to 

campus while home 

for Christmas break. 

Cleveland established 

himself as a true 

freshman tight end 

with the University of 

Miami Hurricanes and 

pulled off a spectacular 

catch on national TV in 

the Sun Bowl. Winters 

earned a spot on the University of Oklahoma Sooners’ team. As a redshirt 

freshman, he earned a scout team player of the year award and joined the team 

at the Fiesta Bowl. Anya-Gafu, also a redshirt freshman, is learning to fly as an 

aeronautics major at the University of North Dakota. All report that they were 

well prepared academically to balance the demands of football and academics. 

We want to know... 

We often hear from alumni that their 

favorite part of Connection magazine 

is alumni updates. We would like 

to include you in a future issue. 

Please take a moment to fill out the 

following form and send it to: 

Nancy Smith-Fagan 

Assistant Director of Advancement 

4315 Martin Luther King, Jr. Blvd. 


Or e-mail your information to 

nsmithfagan@cbhs-sacramento.org 

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Amilcar Featherstone 

Jose Fiorentini 

Michael French 

Christian Frey 

Matthew Galli 

Anthony Garcia 

Joel Garingan 

Kristin Graham 

Anna Maria James 

Gabriel Jimenez 

Thomas Krug 

Raul Lerma 

Joseph Lindell 

Vincent Luna 

Ricky Marston 

Matthew Maucieri 

John Mc Neil 

Aaron Moreno 

Mark Pinsk 

Anna Portillo 

Brian Quan 

Vanessa Raye 

Mark Regeleski 

David Separovich 

Harmony Shacki-Williams 

Christopher Shy 

Dustin Silva 

Thomas Simkins 

Somboun Sisavath 

Stephen Snyder 

Jose Sole 

Jennifer Tarifa 

Mark Tickler 

Javier Valdez 

Dawn Van Hamersveld 

Victor Villegas 

Mellonee Walker 

Richard Washington 

Cornell West 

Class of 1996 

Brooke Anderson 

Katherine Beals 

Jennifer Beane 

Matthew Calvillo 

Leslie Camacho 

Avery Catabran 

Jeffrey Coleman 

Richard Collins 

Sarah Davies 

Aaron Dillon-Long 

Jeanette Ercila 

Andrew Fairbanks 

Christopher Garbarini 

Zacchaeus Garcia 

Brian Gibson 

Christina Hardesty 

Rachael Hare 

Kristi Hicks 

Brian Hodges 

Michelle Horgan 

Stephanie Horgan 

Joshua Huizar 

Cory Huntington 

Steven Jimenez 

James Jones 

Brian Judy 

Christopher King 

Lisa Law 

Clara Levers 

Garrett Lovell 

Katie Martin 

Mayra Mejia 

Aldo Mercado 

Mary Beth Morris


Colin Murphy 

Paul Parinas 

Giovanni Parisi 

Monique Radman 

Lavell Robinson-Blancha 

Joseph Rojas 

Stanton Saengpradap 

Kristofer Sheaf 

Catherine Siu 

Gail Soto 

Danielle Trillo 

Deirdre Van Pelt 

Lisa Villa 

Stacey Williams 

Anna Williams-Abels 

Jill Woodruff 

Stacy Zenovieff 

Class of 2001 

Brian Baranchulk 

Rachel Beason 

Lisa Burger 

Michael Burns 

Elisa Corrales 

Richard Driggs 

Stephanie Dullanty 

Claire Fishburn 

Kelli Fong 

Lauren Graff 

Marshall Hendon 

Daniel Jordan 

Bryce Lammerding 

Joey Leal 

Stewart Leith 

Matthew Limeberger 

Alexsandria Lose 

Kelly Michael 

Rosemary Mignano 

Ryan Nichols 

Robert Oldham 

Shannon O’Neil 

Ruth Padilla 

Courtney Philipp 

Martin Radosevich 

Tina Romitti 

Andrea Sapp 

Carissa Sneed 

Catherine Taricco 

Jean Turner 

Keeley Vega 

Sarah Vos 

Carissa Wallace 

Christopher Warren 

Alexander Westervelt 

Jennifer Wiegand 

Kristin Yarbrough 

Class of 2006 

Kelly Ahrendt 

Jennifer Ary 

Elyse Avila 

Erika Crane 

Misty Deckert 

Megan Dilores 

Megan Domich 

John Franks 

Christianna Golden 

Megan Gomes 

Carly Huft 

Briana Illgen 

Kelly McGrane 

Salvador Ramirez 

Thaddeus Segura 

Natasha Smith 

Korin Vallejo 

Alumni 

Bring on the Fun 

The CB Alumni Association 

welcomed alumni back to campus 

for several festive homecoming 

events. Activities included a Karaoke 

Night, a pre-game pancake breakfast, 

and post-game celebrations at an area 

restaurant. The camaraderie shared 

by everyone in attendance stood as a 

testament to the incredible legacy of 

Christian Brothers High School in 

Sacramento and the lifelong 

friendships forged by its 

graduates. 

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La Troupe Theatre Company Presents “The Crucible” - April 1-3; 

April 8-10 

Join us as CB’s talented actors bring this compelling Arthur Miller 

play to the CB stage. Although the play was written as an allegory to 

McCarthyism, the drama takes place during the Salem witch trials of 

1692 and 1693. 

La Salle Club Baseball Hall of Fame Dinner - Saturday, April 16 

The La Salle Club is hosting the 57th annual Baseball Hall of Fame 

dinner and induction ceremony. To purchase tickets and help celebrate 

Sacramento area baseball greats, please contact Jean Lahey at 

457-5268. 

La Salle Art Exhibit - Thursday, April 28 

More than 50 student-created works of art will be on display at the 

19th annual La Salle Art Exhibit. The event, held in CB’s science, math 

and technology wing, begins at 6:30 p.m. and features paintings, 

photography, sketches, ceramic pieces and more. 

Spring Instrumental Concert - Friday, April 29 

Enjoy an evening of music with CB’s eight instrumental performance 

groups. The event begins at 7 p.m. in the Ron Limeberger ’53 Gym. 

A Tribute to the Brothers for 135 Years in Sacramento–Sunday, May 15 

Join us as we pay tribute to the Christian Brothers and celebrate their 

135 phenomenal years of service in Sacramento. The event begins with 

Mass at 10 a.m., followed by a special program and lunch. For more 

information, please contact Jan Brown at 733-3650 or via e-mail at 

jbrown@cbhs-sacramento.org. 

9th Annual Hollywood Bowl Choir Concert - Friday, May 20 

Pack a picnic, grab a blanket or some lawn chairs and join us at 7:30 

p.m. for some festive choir performances as the school’s Main Lawn is 

transformed into the Hollywood Bowl. 

Baccalaureate Mass and Graduation - Friday, May 27 

Baccalaureate Mass will be celebrated at the Cathedral of the Blessed 

Sacramento at 9 a.m. Graduation is scheduled for 7 p.m. at the 

Memorial Auditorium. Tickets are required for these events. 

The Christian Brothers Open Golf Tournament - Friday, June 10 

Morgan Creek Golf & Country Club. Shotgun start at 1 p.m. Grab a 

foursome of classmates, friends or family and join us for a day of golf 

in support of a great cause, Christian Brothers High School. For more 

information, contact John Wiley, assistant athletic director at 

(916) 733-3670. 

Holy Bowl Luncheon - Friday, September 16 

Mark your calendars for the first-ever Holy Bowl Luncheon. Festivities 

begin at 11:30 a.m. at the Dante Club. Hear from the head coaches 

and team captains.as they prepare to face off on the gridiron. Alumni, 

family and friends are encouraged to attend. Contact Kriste n McCarthy 

at (916) 733-3695 or via e-mail at kmccarthy@cbhs-sacramento.org for 

more information. 

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Class of 1961 – Celebrate your 

50-year class reunion on the 

weekend of August 26th. For 

more information or to help 

us contact missing classmates 

contact Dave Murphy at 916- 

769-8376 or via e-mail at 

davidkittmurphy@aol.com; 

or Marilyn Mentessi Siefker, 

916-961-4766, phillipmarilyn@ 

aol.com. Find them on Facebook: 

“Bishop Armstrong Class of 

1961.” 

Class of 1981 – Help is needed 

to organize your 30-year class 

reunion. Please contact Monica 

Becerra Rico at monica.becerrarico@dss.ca.gov 

or Aunie Carter 

acarter@armstrongprofessional. 

com if you would like to join the 

committee. Date – TBA. 

Class of 1986 – Celebrate 

your 25-year class reunion on 

July 23rd at CBHS. For more 

information or to help us contact 

missing classmates call: Kevin or 

Angela Spease at 916-897-4100 

or via e-mail at kevinspease@ 

gmail.com or angelaspease@ 

gmail.com. Find them on 

Facebook: “Christian Brothers 

High School Class of 1986.” 

If your class year ends in a 1 or a 

6, you are due to have a reunion 

in 2011. If you are interested in 

helping organize a celebration, 

please contact Nancy Smith- 

Fagan, assistant director of 

advancement, at (916) 733-3647 

or via e-mail at nsmithfagan@ 

cbhs-sacramento.org.

CHRISTIAN BROTHERS HIGH SCHOOL 



The Community 

of 

Christian Brothers High School 

Invites you to 

A Tribute to the Brothers: 

135 Years of Service 

to Sacramento 

Sunday, May 15, 2011 

Mass at 10:00 a.m. 

Program and luncheon will follow 

The Field House 

Christian Brothers High School 


Sacramento, CA 95820 

Reservations Required 

Contact Jan Brown 

(916) 733-3603 

jbrown@cbhs-sacramento.org 

by May 1, 2011 

See page 7 for more details. 

Annual Auction 

Set Sail to Alaska 

Saturday, March 19, 2011, 6 p.m. 

CBHS Field House & 

Ron Limeberger ’53 Gymnasium 

Delicious Food, Time with Friends, 

Silent & Live Auctions 

Proceeds Benefit the Students of CBHS 

For more information, 

visit www.cbhs-sacramento.org 

Non-Profit 

Organization 

U.S. Postage 

P A I D 

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