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Principal James Horne

WE DID IT!—Grad Sean Coyne’s joy is contagious as he and the Senior Class of 2015 cel-ebrate the conclusion of the school’s 91st Commencement ceremony held recently at Golden Hall, downtown. ANNUAL HONORS AND AWARDS COVERAGE: See Page 2. Photo: Michael Cali (’13).

OFF TO COLLEGESaintsmen from the Class of 2015 will be leav-ing the Nutmeg Street campus like the Tom Waits song “...like a bullet leaves a gun.” This fall they will be attending an amazing variety of college and universities.The complete list of where they’re going be-gins on page 12.

Saintsmen Justin Serrano (left) and Andres Bustos

AmAzinGDear Parents anD FrienDs,Amazing is the word that summarizes my

thoughts as I reflect on the year and the end of school. It is amazing how fast this year has gone. It is amazing the time and energy people have put forth this year to ensure the future of Saints by through the development of a new Strategic Plan to guide our work from 2015-2021. It is amazing

to look at the accomplishments of Saints’ students in the areas of academics, athletics and community service. And, it is amazing to have made the plans to break ground on our long awaited Student Community Center in the 2015-16 school year. All of this year’s achievements affirm our pride and excitement about being members of the Saints community. Great Board members, alumni, parents and great faculty & staff make this a very special place. And it is your willingness to give so freely of your time and talent to provide the opportunities for our great students to take on different challenges and enjoy new experi-ences that make Saints all that it is. Best wishes for a healthy, restful, and renew-ing summer.

Yours in the Spirit of Catholic Education,

James HornePrincipal

SCHOLARSHIPS ALMOST TOO GOOD TO BE TRUE— Last month the school an-nounced Justin Serrano and Andres Bustos of the Class of 2015 were awarded Gates Millennium Scholarships. “This is a huge deal,” said Principal James Horne. “Only 1,000 of these scholarships are awarded in the U.S. every year and it is rare that two students from the same school are selected.” What is amazing is the Gates Scholarship (funded by a foundation start-

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RETiREBy Christopher Sanchez ('15)

After two decades of teaching, guiding and mentoring, Mrs. Winnie Arnn has retired.

St. Augustine High School will no longer experience the intensity or compassion of its biggest fan as a member of the faculty. Her leadership of the Purple Cowbells intramural team and her immense knowledge of boys'

1. Austin Quintong hugging a family friend as he enters for graduation.

2. Daniel Caya and classmates lift their caps in celebration just after the conclusion of the com-mencement ceremony.

3. Joe Costa waves to family and friends as he exits Golden Hall with his class.

4. Eammon Garland hugs class-mate Kevin Cotant.

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PHOTO ESSAY: As another school year ends we close Saints Scene with one more look at the euphoria following St. Augustine High School’s 91st Commencement held at Golden Hall, Community Concourse.

Photography by Michael Cali (’13).

WE DID IT!

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5. Quinn Bandy and Arman At-tisha sing the alma mater just before turning the tassels.

6. Alex Danilowicz and Krauss Drachenberg enjoying the cel-ebration.

7. Phillip Vasquez is overjoyed and celebrates the end of the Saints Experience.

8. Mark Lovejoy let’s out a huge howl at the end of the ceremonies.

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CLASS Of 2015 GRADUATIOn SPECIAL REPORT

Annual coverage begins on next page

InSIdE:

✴ Top School and Gold Medal Winners

✴ Baccalaureate Speech by Christian

Onwuka

✴ Full List of Austin Scholars

✴ Complete List of Cum Laude Grads

✴ national Honor Society Honorees

✴ 2015 Final Honor Roll

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1. nIGHT Of nIGHTS—Saintsmen from the Class of 2015 [left to right] Giovani Aguilera-Reyes, Nick Allen, Nicholas Alberto and Carlos Alonso, applaud as fellow classmates file on stage to receive their diplomas.

2. VALEDICTORIAn—In addition to being named the school’s 2015 Valedictorian, Chris-tian Lloyd was also awarded the Principal’s Trophy for excellence in studies over four years and the Gold Medal for excellence in studies, senior year.

3. BEnEDICTIOn—Very Reverend Kevin C. Mullins, O.S.A. delivered the evening’s Benedic-tion as he attended his first Saints graduation as Prior Provincial of the Province of St. Augustine.

4. SALUTATORIAn—Alexander Danilowicz delivered the Salutatory Address at Golden Hall in what is traditionally largest gathering of the Saints Community of the year. He also graduated Austin Scholar Magna Cum Laude.

5. ST. AUGUSTInE MEDALIST—School Presi-dent Edwin Hearn proudly presented the St. Au-gustine Medal to Christian Onwuka (right) and the honorable mention certificate to Bryan Riel at the recent Awards program.The St. Augustine Medal is voted on by the faculty and awarded to the graduate, who is most representative of the Senior Class on the basis of academic achieve-ment, citizenship and leadership.

6. CHRISTIAn COnDUCT—Saints Chaplain Fr. Bob Gavotto, O.S.A. (’55) presented this year’s Christian Conduct Medal to Frank Bun-com IV (right). Honorable Mention was voted to Martin Arceo.

7. PERfORMInG ARTS—Bryan Riel (center) is this year’s Gold Medal winner for Excellence in Visual and Performing Arts. Honorable Men-tion recognition was presented to Eammon Garland (left) by Mr. Brandon Jagow, Depart-ment Chair.

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8. HOnORED ATHLETES—Athletic Director Michael Stephenson presented the Gold Medal for Excellence in Athletics to Tyrus Greene (left) with Honorable Mention awardee Frank Bun-com IV. Ty will be attending UC Berkeley and Frank is off to Stanford in the Fall.

9. PRInCIPAL’S TROPHY—Christian Lloyd (right) holds the Principal’s Trophy he was awarded for excellence in studies over four years.Honorable Mention went to Ian Harkness. Saints top scholarship award was presented by the Augustinians of St. Patrick’s Church.

10. OPEnInG PRAYER—St. Augustine High School Principal James Horne opened the Grad-uation Ceremonies by sharing a prayer.

11. LOYAL TO THE EnD—Senior members of the school orchestra gave an extra measure of devotion by performing at the Graduation Ceremonies. Grad Tanner Safir (left) with Un-derclassman Alexander Almond.

12. BUDS fOREVER—Saintsman Bruno Calderon shares a celebration hug the very second after Senior Saintsmen became Alums.

13. HAIL AnD fAREWELL—Mrs. Winnie Arnn, a Catholic Educator for more than 30 years retired this year. She is pictured delivering her address to the Senior Class. This year Mrs. Arnn was made an Honorary Saintsman (HG ’15) and was recipient of the James O’Hara ’72 Memorial Greatest Saints Fan Award.

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AT GOLDEn HALL—Seniors (left to right) Quinn Bandy and Arman Attisha applaud fellow grads at the 2015 Commencement Ceremonies. Photo: Michael Cali (’15).

SEniOR HOnORS AnD AWARDS

Class oF 2015 toP Honors at GraDuation

THE ST. AUGUSTInE MEDAL, sponsored by the St. Augustine Alumni Association, is award-ed to the graduate judged by faculty vote, to be the most representative graduate this year on the basis of academic achievement, citizen-ship, and leadership. Awarded to Christian Leighton OnwukaHonorable Mention: Bryan Reynoso Riel

THE CHRISTIAn COnDUCT MEDAL, spon-sored by the Austin Parents Association, is awarded to the graduate judged by faculty vote, to have shown in a superior manner, those attributes befitting a Christian gentle-man. Awarded to frank James Buncom IVHonorable Mention: Martin Kristian Arceo

THE GOLD MEDAL fOR EXCELLEnCE In VISUAL AnD PERfORMInG ARTS, present-ed to the senior who has excelled in the Visual and Performing Arts traditionally in at least two disciplines and been a Saintsman for at least three years is judged by faculty vote to have exhibited creative and intuitive thinking. Awarded to Bryan Reynoso Riel Honorable Mention: Eammon McGranahan Garland

THE GOLD MEDAL fOR EXCELLEnCE In ATHLETICS, sponsored by the Austin Par-ents Association, is awarded to the graduate judged by faculty vote, to have excelled in (tra-ditionally) at least two sports for two years and exhibits the attributes befitting a Saintsman.Awarded to Tyrus Raymond GreeneHonorable Mention: frank James Buncom IV

THE PRInCIPAL’S TROPHY, AWARDED fOR EXCELLEnCE In STUDIES OVER fOUR YEARS, presented by the Augustinians of St. Patrick’s Church. Awarded to Christian Douglas LloydHonorable Mention: Ian Timothy Harkness

THE GOLD MEDAL fOR EXCELLEnCE In STUDIES, SEnIOR YEAR, presented by St. Thomas Aquinas Parish, Ojai, California. Awarded to Austin Cole BeaulieuHonorable Mentions: Matthew James Bywa-ter, Christian Douglas Lloyd

THE REV. JOHn R. AHERnE, O.S.A. TRO-PHY honors the outstanding Varsity Football player with the highest scholarship standing:Matthew James Ingraham

THE AUSTInSThe Austins are presented by the school to se-lected graduating seniors, who underwent oral

examinations in the fields of English, math-ematics, religion, science and social studies. The candidates were selected from among the top ten percent of the class in academic rank:

GRADUATInG AUSTIn SCHOLAR SUM-MA CUM LAUDE: Austin Cole BeaulieuGRADUATInG AUSTIn SCHOLARS MAGnA CUM LAUDE: Alexander Joseph Danilowicz, Christian Douglas LloydGRADUATInG AUSTIn SCHOLARS CUM LAUDE: Christopher Derek San-chez, Julio Serrano, John Jacob Smart, Jr., David Raymond Valley

CUM LAUDE GRADUATESGraduating Cum Laude based on a 3.6 or higher weighted grade point average:

Alexander Sison Agpaoa Giovanni Oliver Aguilera-Reyes nicholas Tayag Alberto Carlos Fernando Alonso Ricardo Alvarez Thèo Anastos Martin Kristian Arceo Arman Amad Attisha Austin Cole Beaulieu Steven James San Agustin Borja Frank James Buncom IV Andres Manuel Bustos Carrillo Matthew James Bywater Bruno Calderon Matthew Thomas Callahan Rodrigo Castellanos Gonzalez Kyle Michael Cato Brandon nicholas Cerezo Michael Thomas Cline Grant Riley Connors Joseph Michael Costa

John Andrew dalessio Alexander Joseph danilowicz Thomas Robert Geiser Christopher Ryan Gesell Charlie Braxxton Giron Tyrus Raymond Greene Jason Edward GrosJohn Wilson Hamlin Rex Patrick Hammock Ian Timothy Harkness Christopher Lawrence Heffner Marcelo Hernandez-Gamez Matthew James Ingraham Erik Victor JoplinAden Quinn Khalil Joseph Michael Kosmicki Jon Jeffrey Lapira Michael Joseph Leahy Christopher Lawrence Lee Christian douglas Lloyd nicholas Matthias Lograsso Mark Thomas Lovejoy Eric daniel Lujan Caston Grant Martin Matthew Alexander Martin Ryan Patrick Martin Samuel James Matney Collin Ryan Mcnicholl-Carter Brandon Anthony Nadhir Christian Leighton Onwuka Ivan dario Otanez-Lopez Jeffrey Anthony Pacheco Corwin Palacios Andrew Michael Parada Luis Eduardo Peraza IIMatthew Paul Perez Gerardo Pina Anthony Moreno Polak Andrew Christopher Quinn Logan Andrew dale Rank Bryan Reynoso Riel

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Angel Rivera Larrea david Alexander Rivera Zamaro Tanner Pace Safir Christopher derek Sanchez Jesus Xavier Sanchez Christopher derek Sanchez Michael James Schultz Julio Serrano John Jacob Smart Jr. Matthew Howard Smith Samuel Baker Sphire Andrew Robertson Stoddard Nathan James Suarez Matthew Robert Tolliver Sebastian Torres Galvan Octavio Andres Tudela david Raymond Valley Lucas O Van Epps Luis Enrique Vidrio Joseph Wahib Wehbe Kristopher Anthony Willis John Joseph Zizzi

nATIOnAL HOnOR SOCIETYMembers must have a Cumulative GPA of 3.5 or higher. Members are then evaluated on the basis of service, leadership and character.

Thèo Anastos Austin Cole Beaulieu John Andrew dalessio Alexander Joseph danilowicz Rex Patrick Hammock Ian Timothy Harkness Christopher Lawrence HeffnerChristopher Lawrence Lee Christian douglas Lloyd nicholas Matthias Lograsso Eric daniel LujanCollin Ryan Mcnicholl-Carter Zachary Jozsef Mishky Christian Leighton OnwukaLuis Eduardo Peraza II Matthew Paul Perez Julio Serrano John Jacob Smart Jr. Samuel Baker Sphire Andrew Robertson Stoddard Lucas O Van Epps

CALIfORnIA SCHOLARSHIP fEDERATIOn LIfE MEMBERS CSF Life-Membership is awarded to seniors qualifying earning outstanding grades during four of their last five semesters; one of those semester memberships must be earned with se-nior grades.

Thèo Anastos Austin Cole Beaulieu Steven James San Agustin Borja Matthew Thomas Callahan Michael Thomas Cline Alexander Joseph danilowicz John Wilson Hamlin

Rex Patrick Hammock Ian Timothy Harkness Christopher Lawrence Heffner Erik Victor Joplin Michael Cole LarsonChristopher Lawrence Lee Christian douglas Lloyd nicholas Matthias Lograsso Mark Thomas LovejoyEric daniel Lujan Matthew Alexander Martin Collin Ryan Mcnicholl-Carter Brandon Anthony Nadhir Christian Leighton Onwuka Luis Eduardo Peraza II Matthew Paul Perez Anthony Moreno PolakLogan Andrew dale Rank Tanner Pace Safir Christopher derek Sanchez Julio SerranoJohn Jacob Smart Jr. Samuel Baker Sphire Andrew Robertson Stoddard david Raymond Valley Lucas O Van Epps Kristopher Anthony Willis

AUSTIn PAREnTS ASSOCIATIOn AWARDS fOR OUTSTAnDInG ACHIEVEMEnT In ACTIVITIES:

Music: Tanner Pace SafirArt: Tanner Hayes Struyk newspaper: Ian Timothy HarknessDrama: Eric daniel Lujan

Matthew IngrahamUniversity of Southern Califor-nia

Austin QuintongUnited States na-val Academy

Christopher HeffnerUniversity of notre Dame

Sean CoyneWestmont College

David ValleyCornell University

Edmund RullUniversity of Ar-kansas

Luke CelesteClemson University

Logan RankGonzaga Univer-sity

Ryan MadsenUniversity of San francisco

Christopher GesellUnited States na-val Academy

Louis Vidrionorthwestern University

Samuel SphireBoston College

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IT’S BEEN OUR TIME2015 Salutatorian addreSS

By Alexander Danilowicz

Inthespiritofthistruebrotherhood,wearegenuinelyhappyforeachother,becausewhenanySaintsmanwins,weallwin.

It’s been quite a journey with all of you. In the last four years, we’ve been on a steady diet of Unitas, Veri-

tas, and Caritas. Those are fancy words, but ultimately unity, truth, and love are the very essence of this graduation night. Four years isn’t a lot of time in the course of human history, but in our lives, it’s been a time of amazing transformation. It’s been our time. Thefreshmenwhospenttheirfirstweeksofhighschoolbum-bling in the hallways now call the Saints campus a second home. Theninthgraderswhowerenervousgoingtotheirfirsthomecom-ing dance just attended prom. The 14-year-olds who couldn’t tell you a thing about Keynesian economics or Walt Whitman are now continuing their studies at some of the most elite universities in the world. Our incredible achievements as students, scholars, writers, athletes, actors; our friends and our girlfriends; our fun experienc-es—these are things not just the result of self-discipline and good genes.Theyarefirstandforemost,theresultofaneducationatSt.Augustine High School, rooted in the three core, Augustinian values weknowsowell. AsIlookoutintothecrowd,Iamremindedhowweareunifiedby our shared accomplishments. Manyofusweren’tonthefield,yetweshareapieceofthatCIF Championship trophy. The majority of us aren’t going to play footballatStanfordorbaseballatBerkeley,orstudyengineeringatRensselaer or law at Harvard, but a part of us will be. In the spirit of this true brotherhood, we are genuinely happy for each other, because when any Saintsman wins, we all win. Theclassof2015leftanimportantmarkonthisschool.Thisclass won’t get to experience the new gym or student activities center, but many of the families and alumni in this room donated to ensure its completion. As we leave Saints, it’s great to have a sense that the school is just getting better. With this year’s matriculation, ournetworkofSaintsmenhasattainednewheightsinitsdiversityand its reach. We are a family of 171, but I hope you don’t forget the other members: our parents, our priests, and Jesus. OurparentssacrificedtogiveusaCatholic,Augustinianeduca-tion—toughsacrificesthatsomeusdon’tevenknowabout.You,ourparents and our guardians—you chose the way of truth. And truth arrived in the form of angels with handlebar mustach-es,keeneyesfordresscodeviolations,purplesportcoats,andapassionforlearning.Ofcourse,I’mtalkingabouttheSt.Augustine

faculty—teachers and administrators—who have taught us not to be embarrassedtosaygoodmorning,thankyou,andIloveyou. Among us is the St. Augustine High School class of 1965, celebrating their 50th reunion. They, as well as the other 90 classes that have gone before us, remind us that we aren’t just high school graduates; we are Saintsmen. As we prepare to leave the safe harbor of St. Augustine High School, as we steel ourselves for colleges beyond the land of eternal sunshine, I’m sure you wish many people were coming with you. But loveneverwalksalone. The unity of your brothers, the truth of your parents and teach-ers, and the love of Jesus are coming along for the ride. Saints and its values and everything you’ve learned here, are with us now and willbewithuswhereverourfuturejourneystakeus. Yearsfromnow,whensomeoneasksyouabout“highschool”I hope you’re reminded of the good times we’ve had together. Thelessonsyoulearned.Thelaughs,thechemistryhomework,thedances. I hope you remember growing as a person. Four years ago, most of us did not understand the values of unity, truth, and love. Today…weknowwhatitmeanstobeaChristiangentleman. Four years ago, most of us had never tied a tie. Today… we’ve learned the importance of respect. Fouryearsago,mostofushadneverkissedagirl. Today…mostofushaveneverkissedagirl.

FOUR yEaRS agO, all OF US WERE BOyS.

TODay, WE’RE MEN.

Thankyouclassmates,thankyoufriends,faculty,alumni,theAu-gustinians, our new Provincial Fr. Kevin Mullins and distinguished guests—welcome to the St. Augustine High School graduation of the class of 2015!

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Congratulations to the following listed Saintsmen for having earned a grade point average of 3.60 or higher during the winter/spring semester of 2015.

Roster compiled by Mrs. Jeannie Oliwa, School Registrar

SEnIORSClass of 2015

PRInCIPAL’S LISTGPA of 4.0 or better

Alexander Sison AgpaoaRicardo AlvarezMartin Kristian ArceoArman Amad AttishaAustin Cole BeaulieuSteven James San Agustin BorjaGeoffrey Michael BoulgerFrank James Buncom, IVAndres Manuel Bustos CarrilloMatthew James BywaterKyle Michael CatoBrandon nicholas CerezoMichael Thomas ClineGrant Riley ConnorsJohn Andrew dalessioAlexander Joseph danilowiczThomas Robert GeiserJason Edward GrosChristopher Lawrence Hef-fnerMatthew James IngrahamErik Victor JoplinJoseph Michael KosmickiJon Jeffrey LapiraMichael Cole LarsonMichael Joseph LeahyChristopher Lawrence LeeChristian douglas Lloydnicholas Matthias LograssoEric daniel LujanMatthew Alexander MartinRyan Patrick MartinSamuel James MatneyBrandon Anthony NadhirMario Angel OrsoJeffrey Anthony PachecoAndrew Michael ParadaLuis Eduardo Peraza IIMatthew Paul PerezGerardo PinaAnthony Moreno PolakAndrew Christopher QuinnLogan Andrew dale RankAngel Rivera Larreadavid Alexander Rivera ZamaroTanner Pace SafirChristopher derek SanchezMichael James SchultzJulio SerranoJohn Jacob Smart Jr.Matthew Howard SmithSamuel Baker SphireMatthew Robert TolliverSebastian Torres Galvan

david Raymond ValleyLucas O Van EppsLuis Enrique VidrioKristopher Anthony WillisJohn Joseph Zizzi

fIRST HOnORSGPA Of 3.60 TO 3.99

Giovanni Oliver Aguilera-Reyesnicholas Alexander AllenCarlos Fernando AlonsoThèo AnastosMichael Christopher An-dersonMatthew Lee ApidesQuinn Matthew BandyKane Alexander BoyerBruno CalderonMatthew Thomas CallahanRodrigo Castellanos Gon-zalezCarson Philip ChandlerJoseph Michael CostaAnthony William dewittTyler Raymond dexterSean Patrick dixonAlec drachenbergKrauss drachenbergSteven Joseph FrancaCarlos Alberto GarciaEammon McGranahan GarlandThomas James GoodridgeTyrus Raymond GreeneJohn Wilson HamlinRex Patrick HammockIan Timothy HarknessAndre Anthony HeldMarcelo Hernandez-GamezMalcolm Alexander JohnsonAden Quinn KhalilThomas Robert Krausedavid Andrew KuberaMark Thomas LovejoyJustin Mina MagbutayCaston Grant MartinKennedy Peter McKernanCollin Ryan Mcnicholl-CarterZachary Jozsef MishkyChristian Leighton OnwukaElijah James Kenichi OrtizIvan dario Otanez-LopezCorwin PalaciosAustin Wilfred Regalado QuintongFrancisco Javier RabagoMartin Gabriel RasconJesus Xavier SanchezZachary Tyler TotahPhillip Christopher Vasquez

JUnIORSClass of 2016

PRInCIPAL’S LISTGPA of 4.0 or better

Thomas Michael AllenAlexander Christian AlmondPaul Edward AmmonsBrennan James AmsberryJacob Ray BakerMaxwell Eugene BrandonChristopher Michael CallipariRobert Michael CaseRyan Ramon ChandMatthew Charles danaherJack Anthony danielskiRyan Alexander dentSamuel Patrick dixonMatthew Alan EspinosaCarter Robert FaucherAndrew Joseph FeinerIgnacio Esteban Fimbres

dominic Varilla GonzalesCameron Clarke HeonBrandon Luu HoangJustin HuezoCarlos Keijiro IshinoArturo Isaac JacoboAlexander Thomas Kara-niwanChristopher Sam KeaneConnor James LanceBrendan Francis LeahyAlvaro LukenJames Ryan Jack McCarthyShaun Edward McdonielJoseph Jeremiah McGuireCarlos dario Mena GutierrezRyan Anthony MenesesHugo Eduardo MoraVincent Hongan nguyenCarlos Eduardo OrendainSean Patrick PanishJacques PayeGuillermo Penunuridavid Hughes PepperRyan Colin PhanThomas Gwynn PleinBennett Mitchell PoisetMartin Andres QuirogaJustin Andrew RobertsonQuinn Tol'u SeauFrederick Stickney SmythKasimir Meng TanMatthew Louis TarantinoAidan Ricardo ValenciaJose Luis VallejoIsaac Lee VanderboschJakob Issac VazquezMichael James WilsonAndrew Spencer Yapdavid Mark Young

fIRST HOnORSGPA Of 3.60 TO 3.99

Grant Matthew AikelsJustin Robert ArnaldoJohn Andrew BarnesTanner Ray Battikhanicholas Ian BordelonPhillip Carl CallahanMarlon Ivan Cervantesdesi Carlo CharfaurosJon Alexander CorderoJack Corey dashwoodEsteban Manuel EspanaBryan Farres OriolKevin Rapadas FerrerSteven Justin FrancoSamuel Mathias GilbMichael Vincent Goodridgedante Alberto GutierrezEric Esam HabeebAndrew Patrick HefflerMark Andrew KubasakJuan daniel LaraErik Allen LarsenHarley Anthony LehrkeMatthew Francis LloydJose Alejandro LopezSebastian F LopezRicardo Lopez-AlvarezPeter James MacieZachary Giles Israel Maka-bentaPatrick Laurence MillerEric Michael MonroeLuis Fernardo MoraTimothy Patrick MoranAaron Jacob Burks nepo-mucenoArmando Rios OchoaTheodore Reagan OitzmanCristian Jose Olmos-BlancaJavier PlascenciaElijah Jamal PrestonBlaise Churchill Rogers LynchAlexander Jacob Schmid

Zachary Michael SchneiderBenjamin Clark ShenkGeorge Stanley SinclairKyle Andrew StamperIvan TapiaAlejandro Francisco Uribedominic Michael Vintidavid Scott Williams Jr.Ivan Christopher WoestmanAriel david Zak

SOPHOMORESClass of 2017

PRInCIPAL’S LISTGPA of 4.0 or better

Roman AguirreAnthony Giovanni AndersonCameron Amad AttishaChristopher Joseph BernensJonathan Trent CoxGerald Matthew Cruznoah Emanuel dinapolidiego Andres ErosKyle Joseph FaulknerGian Franco FerrerRuben Antonio FontesJames Matthew FreyAdam GutierrezDario Jose GutierrezAngel Leonardo GuzmanGuillermo HaroMichael Emerson IngrahamRyan Thomas KenneyEvan Brice KhalilAntonio James LandaAndrew Thomas Lanzrathnicholas Alexander LeeLuciano A. ManotasRyan Anthony MarchesanoBlake William McCorkleJuan Carlos MeaveChristopher david naresPedro Alfonso Orsodavid Vincent Bianes PackMichael John PetersonAlejandro PuffelisThomas nicolas RaynerMarco Antonio Renterianicholas John Tyson RhoadesJacob Taylor RileyFrancesco Ricardo RussoJoshua Edward SchroederRicardo Miguel SotoTrevor Charles SouthMatthew Cole StakerJacob William StewartRomin M TaliaJoseph Paul Tanakanicolas Roberto TrevinoNathan Tunikolas Webster Vedderdaniel Wahib WehbeBrooks davis WhiteLandon Jeffrey YatesJacob Sacamay Yudiono

fIRST HOnORSGPA Of 3.60 TO 3.99

Roman AguirreAnthony Giovanni AndersonCameron Amad AttishaChristopher Joseph BernensJonathan Trent CoxGerald Matthew Cruznoah Emanuel dinapolidiego Andres ErosKyle Joseph FaulknerGian Franco FerrerRuben Antonio FontesJames Matthew FreyAdam GutierrezDario Jose Gutierrez

Angel Leonardo GuzmanGuillermo HaroMichael Emerson IngrahamRyan Thomas KenneyEvan Brice KhalilAntonio James LandaAndrew Thomas Lanzrathnicholas Alexander LeeLuciano A. ManotasRyan Anthony MarchesanoBlake William McCorkleJuan Carlos MeaveChristopher david naresPedro Alfonso Orsodavid Vincent Bianes PackMichael John PetersonAlejandro PuffelisThomas nicolas RaynerMarco Antonio Renterianicholas John Tyson RhoadesJacob Taylor RileyFrancesco Ricardo RussoJoshua Edward SchroederRicardo Miguel SotoTrevor Charles SouthMatthew Cole StakerJacob William StewartRomin M TaliaJoseph Paul Tanakanicolas Roberto TrevinoNathan Tunikolas Webster Vedderdaniel Wahib WehbeBrooks davis WhiteLandon Jeffrey YatesJacob Sacamay Yudiono

fRESHMEnClass of 2018

PRInCIPAL’S LISTGPA of 4.0 or better

Rogerio Alfonso AlvarezBrandon James AndreLuis Antonio Arechiga-Romerodylan Joseph AxmannMichael Christopher BacinoJames Theodore BitterLuc Alphonse Savinien CharlierAndrew Rowland CulpAlvaro Alexander davilaJon Bryant Ehrenfelddonovan Angel FrancoAnthony James FrustiCarson nicholas GadlerOvannes GallegosEthan James GibbonsAndrew John GilcrestIan Gabriel HaliburtonFernando HernandezMohamed Kassem KhalilChristian Anthony KonjaIrwin Ching-Lun LamSebastian Larson MorenoWilliam Charles LeggCarlos Oriol Lopez-TenorioJavier Alberto LozanoMatthew Stephen LujanTrevor Thomas Martinnicholas Joseph MartinezJorge Esteban Martinez-MartinChristopher Jacob MelcherMatthew James MeramJason William MislehParker Jacob ObregonAnthony Francisco PerezRicardo RebeilAlexander Michael RogersCarlo Armando Sanchezdominic Andrew SullivanCalvin douglas Suster

Martin Joseph SzumskiRyan H. ThomasMatthew Thai-Hoa TranRaul Fernando Urrutia Albelaisnicholas Christopher Vec-chioniMarco Antonio VizcarraBenjamin Lewis WilhelmRyan Philip WilsonTimothy Martin WingerBruce Alexander Yee-Rodriguez

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Jorge Luis AhuagePatrick J. BazziKenneth Phelps BergMatthew Joseph BlodgettTrevor Merrick BurnettRyan Andrew CamarataSebastian Alonso CastilloRyan Jeffrey CumminsJoseph Thomas da LuzRyan Matthew deRienzoJack Edward dolakAidan daniel doughertySean Andre EarleyJonathan William EngleGuillermo Jose Fernandeznicholas Reilly FudgeEduardo GarzaRoman Caleb HendleAustin-Max Bondoc LalanganCharles Brenden LegaspiHugh Michael MaguireMichael Jeffrey Malluccinicholas david MartyRobert James McRoskeyAndrew James Cutri MouraJonluke OriolCharles Mark ParadaJoseph Vincent PatalanoChristian James PerezConor John PhanGerome Llevares PrudencioCarlos Andres RodriguezSebastian Peter RohrerGiovanni Samir SalemAslan SarabiaMichael dimitri SenoffBrendan Phillip SilviaBenjamin Kenneth SotoAnderson Robert SphireCarson Oliver-Fernandez SpiveyMitchell Gilzean StoddardAdam Giovanni TylerCaleb Harley WahlFinn Martin WatersGarrett Michael WhittonJames Edward Williams Jr.

YiPPEE! OFF TO COLLEGE

If parents think the past four years went by in a nano second, just wait

to experience how fast summer will disappear as the Class of 2015 pre-pares for college this September. As per tradition Saints Scene lists the col-leges, where Saintsmen have enrolled. Godspeed!

BOSTOn COLLEGESamuel Spire

BOSTOn UnIVERSITYLorenzo Hernandez PisanoAlfonso Tirado

CALIfORnIA LUTHERAnMichael HandyAnthony Moreno-Polak

CALIfORnIA MARITIME ACADEMYMichael Anderson

CAL POLY/SAn LUIS OBISPOTheo AnastosEammon GarlandCharlie GironJohn HamlinJohn Smart, Jr.

CALIfORnIA STATE/CHICOJake DunningMichael Rivera

CALIfORnIA STATE/EAST BAYLuis Cortez

CALIfORnIA STATE/SAn MARCOSMatthew ApidesKevin CotantMalcolm JohnsonLorenzo Lunceford GuerraAlexander StokesGenesis Winland

CETYS UnIVERSIADAngel Martin del Campo

CITY COLLEGE/BERKLEYRufus Keller

CITY COLLEGE/SAn DIEGOdominic Rymer

CITY COLLEGE/SAnTA BARBARAIsmael EspinozaCarlos Ibaibarriaga

CLEMSOn UnIVERSITYLucas Celeste

COLLEGE Of CHARLESTOnJohn dalessio

COLORADO SCHOOL Of MInESErik Joplin

CORnELL UnIVERSITYdavid Valley

CREIGHTOn UnIVERSITYBrady CurranCharles Muldoon

Matthew Tolliver

DARTMOUTH UnIVERSITYAlexander danilowicz

fASHIOn InSTITUTE/LOS AnGE-LESGirolamo Carini

fRAnCISCAn UnIVERSITY/STEU-BEnVILLERyan Robinson

GEORGETOWn UnIVERSITYIan Harkness

GOnzAGA UnIVERSITYQuinn BandyGeoffrey BoulgerJustin Magbutaynicholas MarchesanoCollin Mcnicholl-CarterAndrew ParadaLuis Peraza IIAndrew QuinnLogan Rank

GROSSMOnT COLLEGEMarco MouraVincent Talia

HARVARD UnIVERSITYJulio Serrano

InSTITUTO TECnOLOGICO/MOn-TERREYMauricio diaz-SantosGerardo Herreranicolas nassifIvan Otanez-LopezJuan Santana BorquezAntonio Santana Carrillo

ITHICA COLLEGEBryan Riel

KETTERInG UnIVERSITYFrancisco Rabago

LOYOLA MARYMOUnTCarlos Alonso

MARqUETTE UnIVERSITYSean dixonMark LovejoyPhillip Vasquez

MESA COLLEGE/SAn DIEGOThomas BrowneConnor MurtaughMichael Theilacker

MIAMI UnIVERSITY/OXfORDFrancis Sapien

nEW YORK UnIVERSITYJesus SanchezJoseph Wehbe

nORTHERn ARIzOnA UnIVERSITYRichard Morris IIIElijah OrtizLyle Torwick

nORTHEASTERn UnIVERSITYThomas GeiserAden Khalil

nORTHLAnD COLLEGEAlec drachenberg

nORTHWESTERn PREPARATORY SCHOOLThomas Goodridge

nORTHWESTERn UnIVERSITYLuis Vidrio

OHIO STATE UnIVERSITYMatthew Smith

PACIfIC LUTHERAnMarcelo Hernandez-Gamez

PITTSBURG STATE UnIVERSITYSamuel Van Horne

POInT LOMA nAzAREnEJon LapiraRyan MartinPeter McKernan

PURDUE UnIVERSITYZachary Mishky

REnSSELAER POLYTECHnICEric LujanSebastian Torres-Galvan

RIVIER UnIVERSITYCameron Way

SAInT LOUIS UnIVERSITYKrauss drachenberg

ST. JOHn’S UnIVERSITY/qUEEnS CAMPUSMatthew Callahan

SAn DIEGO STATE UnIVERSITYGiovanni Aguilera-ReyesBruno CalderonBrandon CerezoMichael ClineGrant ConnorsFrancis dagostinoAnthony DewittTyler dexterArthur FlamingJoseph Kosmickidavid KuberaMichael LarsonChristopher Leenicholas LograssoChristian OnwukaMario OrsoCorwin PalaciosGerardo PinaMartin RasconMichael SchultzOctavio Tudela

SAn fRAnCISCO STATE UnIVER-SITYnicholas AllenThomas Enriquez

SAn JOSE STATE UnIVERSITYNathan Suarez

SAVAnnAH COLLEGETanner Struyk

SEATTLE UnIVERSITYRodrigo Castellanos Gonzalez Worchester Poly

Worchester MA

College of CharlestonCharleston SC

Colorado School of Mines

Savannah College of Art and DesignSavannah GA

Rivier UniversityNashua NH

Rensselaer PolyTroy, NY

Northland CollegeAshland, WI

Instituto Tecnologico/Monterrey

Monterrey, Mexico

Kettering UniversityFlint MI

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SOnOMA STATE UnIVERSITYZachary Totah

SOUTHWESTERn COLLEGEdaniel RamirezBrandon Shaw-Cedeno

STAnfORD UnIVERSITYFrank Buncom IV

TEXAS CHRISTIAn UnIVERSITYJohn Zizzi

UnITED STATES AIR fORCE ACAD-EMYLucas Van Epps

UnITED STATES nAVAL ACADEMYChristopher GesellAustin Quintong

UnIVERSIDAD AUTOnOMA/GUA-DALAJARAAlberto Ordonez Miranda

UnIVERSITY Of ADVAnCInG TECHnOLOGYEmilio Serrano

UnIVERSITY Of ARIzOnAJoseph CostaCaston Martin

UnIVERSITY Of ARKAnSASEdmund Rull

UnIVERSITY Of CALIfORnIA/BERKELEYTyrus GreeneChristopher Sanchez

UnIVERSITY Of CALIfORnIA/DAVISMichael Leahy

UnIVERSITY Of CALIfORnIA/IRVInEAndres Bustos Carrillo

UnIVERSITY Of CALIfORnIA/LOS AnGELESMatthew Bywater

UnIVERSITY Of CALIfORnIA/MERCEDCarlos Garcia

UnIVERSITY Of CALIfORnIA/RIV-ERSIDEnicholas AlbertoMartin Arceo

UnIVERSITY Of CALIfORnIA/SAn DIEGOSteven Borja

UnIVERSITY Of CALIfORnIA/SAnTA BARBARAArman AttishaKyle CatoJason GrosChristian Lloyd

UnIVERSITY Of CALIfORnIA/SAnTA CRUzAndrew StoddardKristopher Willis

UnIVERSITY Of COLORADO/COLORADO SPRInGSEvan Brannigan

UnIVERSITY Of HAWAII/MAnOAGavin Armstead

UnIVERSITY Of LAVERnEJay FarrellLouis Molina V

UnIVERSITY Of MICHIGAnBrandon Nadhir

UnIVERSITY Of nEW MEXICOMatthew Perez

UnIVERSITY Of nOTRE DAMEChristopher Heffner

UnIVERSITY Of OREGOnThomas Krause

UnIVERSITY Of PORTLAnDAlex deWitt

UnIVERSITY Of SAn DIEGOdaniel CayaGrant GainorAndre HeldAngel Rivera Larreadavid Rivera ZamoraTanner Safir

UnIVERSITY Of SAn fRAnCISCORyan MadsenFernando Vallejo Jimenez

UnIVERSITY Of SOUTHERn CALI-fORnIARichard AlvarezMatthew Ingraham

UnIVERSITY Of WASHInGTOnAustin Beaulieu

VILLAnOVA UnIVERSITYAlexander AgpaoaRex HammockSamuel Matney

WASHInGTOn STATE UnIVERSITYCarson Chandler

WESTERn WASHInGTOn UnIVER-SITYJeffrey Pacheco

WESTMOnT COLLEGESean Coyne

WHEELInG JESUITMatthew Martin

WOODBURY COLLEGE Kane Boyer

WORCESTER POLYTECHnICSteven Franca

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WHERE ARE THEY nOW?

Michael Cali (’13) photographed the Commencement Ceremony for Saints Scene. He is currently enrolled at the University of Missouri, Columbia School of Journalism.

WONDERS OF THE SaINTS EXPERIENCEBaccalaureate Mass Speech*

ByChristianOnwuka,Classof2015

As the days have gone by, as the finals pass along, and as the years fly away, people continually ask each and every Saintsman “What is the Saints Experience?”… Personally, I struggle to answer this question. Why? Because people expect a set, standard answer to the question; matter of fact, you’re all probably expecting me to give you a definition. I may be up here, but this moment, this event is not about me. This is about the St. Augustine High School Class of 2015, so allow me to break down the Saints Experience through their eyes, and their person-alities. Thfe Saints Experience is unique to every individual student, because it’s up to what piques that student’s interest or intrigues that student to get involved. now, I’m not going to mention everybody, but I’m going to show you what the true Saints experience is, through the examples of many classmates. There are kids like Matthew & Eammon, students who found their passion in drama, being involved in every high school production and even having the creativity of putting together their own production themselves. There are kids like Edmund, Alex, and Rex, who volunteer every week to help lead us in our Mass, whether through music or reading or scriptures. Kids like daniel, Krauss, and Zach who are known as the comedians of campus, yet show their own maturity as they cook it up in The Grilling Society. There are kids like david, daniel, Sebastian and Ryan, who look to serve their communities as holy servants, being the lights that God has put in all of us, and shining bright themselves. There are kids like Rodrigo, Fernando, Jerry and Ricardo, who commute over 2 hours daily to not only excel in the classroom, but have shown their wide understanding of music in daddy’s musical presentations. There are kids like Matthew, Tyrus, and Frank, who are the exact opposite of the cliché term “dumb jock”, showing their excellence in their respec-tive sports and shining with their intelligence in the classroom. There are kids like George, Lucas, Austin and Chris, whose hard work in the classroom & true love for this amazing country has given them the opportunity to protect and serve. There are kids like Malcolm, Ryan, Corwin, Zach, Sean, Mikie, and Arthur, who love a great joke and always show their enthusiasm for this school. There are kids like Rufus, Sean and Carson, who although quiet, have a huge sense of humor and have a true genuine side to themselves. There are kids like Bryan, Matt, Thomas and Luis, the faces of leadership at this school, being positive role models not only to younger Saintsmen, but their graduating peers as well. As you can see, we’re an interesting batch of Seniors. We’re weird, we’re quirky, we’re spontaneous; but mostly, we’re friends. Saints is an atmo-sphere in which you can be yourself. Saints has provided us much more than a rigorous education; it has been as much about our hearts as it has been our minds. As a result, we are poised, confident and articulate young men who understand the values of unity, truth & love. As we prepare to leave nutmeg St, we are aware of our need to purposefully serve our community, to develop our own characters, and to love others as Jesus loved us. We no longer wonder at the meaning of the Saints Experience… we have lived it. We are friends. We are brothers. We are Saintsmen.

* By tradition the St. Augustine Medal honoree is chosen to deliver the Baccalaureate Speech at the awards program leading up to graduation night ceremonies.

READY TO ROAR—Camera has captured Christian Onwuka (center) and members of the Class of 2015 just as they were about to let off a roar celebrating the end of their high school careers. Photo: Michael Cali (’13).

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ST. AuGuSTinE HiGH SCHOOLCLASS OF 1965

Martin Jan Akre, George Carl Alexander, david Joseph Alvarez, Alfredo Apalategui Araiza, Michael Tomas Arguello, david Ernest Avalos, John Anthony Avila,

Sergio Enrique Barba, Quintero Otto Edmund Baum Richard Robert Belanger William Crittenden Bittick Michael Lee Blood William Ray Bodenstadt Stephen Vincent Brescia John William Bruce John Anthony Bujazan Terrence James Burns Jose Antonio Busterna George Bustos

Michael Gary Cage donald Matthew Carey Carlos Raul Carriedo Rene Joseph Chevalier Edwin Howard Chipp Robert Howard Cook Robert Vernon Cooley John nicholas Covher Michael daniel Crawford Robert Jennings Creelman Richard Cunningham Albert Anthony Cutri

Fred Charles d’Acquisto James Robert damian Terrence John dapper William Francis davey duane Alan david William Anthony davila Eugene Anthony de Carlo George Mahlon de Long Joseph “Mike” Michael deery Thomas Patrick dibos Paul John dietsch Thomas John Dobransky david Andrew doty Stephen Dennis Dumain

Bryan Richard Eagan John Morrison Eisele John Gregory Estrada

Michael Allan Farley Michael Gene Faughender Carlos Ferrer V. douglas Vincent Fowley Thomas Gregory Franklin Richard Albert Furniss Philip Charles Gappa Ernest Sanchez GarciaMartin Eugene Garnett Marc Geffroy Stephen Charles Giesing Mark davis Giglio

Robert Arthur Gingras John Patrick Gookin Esteban Granados daniel Luis Guevara

donald James Hallameyer Jim Lawrence Harrigan Peter Barton Hauser Frank Bernard Hermes Timothy david Hermsen James Anthony Hirst Philip Michael Hunt

Eric Martin Johnson

Frederick John Keiser Jack William Kennedy Phillip Ojeda King Gary Martin Knutson dennis Michael Kollar Richard Andrew Kovalcheck William Earl Kutzner

Charles Anton Landmesser Alan Christopher Langworthy daniel Michael Lawrence Frank Felix Ledesma Franklin Phillip LehrStephen Thomas Lewis John Bernard Lewis Stephen Craig Lind Gary dennis Logan Frederick Ralph Long Gary James Luinenburg

Thomas Brian Mahedy Stephen Anthony Mahoney Frank Lee MannixRobert Anthony Martinez Richard Anthony Matt Michael Eugene McAtee daniel Steven McCormick Terrence Michael McIver Joseph Philip Mendoza daniel Alexander Michalak John Franklin Millerdavid Anthony Minna Ronald Joseph Mion Marcus Elgin Mitchell Frederick James Mix Geza Gustav Molnar Richard Francis Monahan Michael Roy Mross Joseph Charles Musser

John david nance Samuel Eugene nathan Timothy Lee nealondaniel Michael nolan Michael Thomas Oden Thomas Michael O’donnell John William O’donnell Richard Joseph Olson daniel Thomas O’neil Michael Francis Osborne

James Joseph PeckRichard Robert Peralta James Philip Perucci Patrick Parks Petry Forest George Pierce John Charles Pipes Robert Stephen Polakiewicz Michael Wayne Powers John Warren Purcell

Felix John Quenga John Leon Quenga

John Anthony Reis Frederick Raymond Rinder Michael Robert RohaJohn daniel Romero Edward Wade Ross Laurence Ugo Rossi Anthony Arnold Rubalcava Victor Manuel Ruiz

Jack Michael Sabella Eleazar Manuel Salinas donald Curtis Sanders Lew William Sawade Richard Alan Schneider Joseph Edward Schum Merlin Lewis Selman Thomas Leslie Shanley david Thomas Shaules Timothy Peter Shea James Edward Sherman Joseph Anthony Smith Gilberto Velarde Soto Craig Joseph Stacey Robert James Stewart

Joseph Andrew Tricoli John William Trudell Charles Kenneth Tuomainen William Everett Turner

Michael Lee VasuJohn Joseph Vattuone daniel William Vengler William Bernard Voosen

Gerald George Waldron Michael Roy Weber dann M. Whalen

James Patrick Young Michael Anthony Zolezzi Thomas Edwin Zvanove

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Well DOne SAInTSMen!

Tennis: Ricardo Alvarez, (‘15)

Golf: Ryan Martin, (‘15)

Baseball: Matthew Perez, (‘15)

Lacrosse: Logan Rank, (‘15)

in THE nEWSneWsPaPer Honors

saints atHlete/sCHolars

For the past 30 years, as per its seasonal tradition, the San diego Union-Tribune publishes the names and grade point averages of student-athletes who participated in the 2015 spring season in high school varsity sports. This year, 7,565 juniors and seniors achieved at least a 3.0 grade point

average. Some schools report cumulative grade point averages; others like Saints reported third quarter marks for at least some teams. In this year’s UT All Academic Team roster, St. Augustine High was represented in baseball, golf, volleyball, lacrosse, swimming, track and tennis. Seniors earning the highest GPA in each sport are pictured. Thank you to the management of the San diego Union-Tribune for providing this important service to the community by recognizing top scholar-athletes throughout San diego County.

BASEBALLSEnIORS:Matthew Perez, 4.17Tyrus Greene, 3.83Thomas Goodridge, 3.46nicholas Marchesano, 3.33Francisco Rabago, 3.32

JUnIORS:Isaac Vanderbosch, 4.29Michael Wilson, 4.17dominic Vinti, 3.83Michael Goodridge, 3.67Jack dashwood, 3.50dante Gutierrez, 3.50Steven Barrett, 3.17Cyrus Fullen, 3.17Peyton Murasky, 3.00Andrew Feiner (team manager), 4.33

GOLfSEnIORS:Ryan Martin, 4.17John Zizzi, 4.10Collin Mcnichol, 3.86Sam Flaming, 3.43

JUnIORS:Robert Case, 4.30Theodore Oitzman, 3.67

TEnnISSEnIORS:Ricardo Alvarez, 4.00Rodrigo Castellanos, 3.50Krauss drachenberg, 3.43Marcelo Hernandez, 3.33Fernando Jimenez, 3.33

JUnIORS:Justin Robertson, 4.67Jose Luis Vallejo, 4.33Aaron neopmuceno, 4.00Esteban Espana, 3.67Alvaro Luken, 3.53John Cordero, 3.33Ramiro Lopez, 3.29

LACROSSESEnIORS:Logan Rank, 4.50Jacob Smart, 4.33Alex Agpagoa, 3.83Brandon Cerezo, 3.67Zach Mishky, 3.57Elijah Ortiz, 3.50Michael Anderson, 3.17Jack Hamlin, 3.17

JUnIORS:Ryan Phan, 4.33Shaun Mcdoniel, 3.83Sebastian Lopez, 3.68Peter Macie, 3.57Matthew Johnston, 3.50Harley Lehrke, 3.33dominic Petti, 3.17Tim Spencer, 3.17

(2015 above)

SWIMMInGSEnIORS:Alec drachenberg, 3.33Andrew Stoddard, 3.17

JUnIORS:Carter Faucher, 4.67Ryan dent, 4.33Brandon Hoang, 4.17Chris Keane, 4.14Paul Ammons, 4.14Ignacio Fimbres, 3.83Phillip Callahan, 3.50nico Lamas, 3.33Louis Mora, 3.33Ayrton Celentino, 3.33Hunter Browning, 3.33

Volleyball: Chris Sanchez, (‘15)

Swimming: Alec Drachenberg, (‘15)

VOLLEYBALLSEnIORS:Chris Sanchez, 4.33Sean dixon, 4.00Lucas Van Epps, 4.00Carson Chandler, 3.83Rufus Keller, 3.45daniel Caya, 3.05Michael Theilacker, 3.00

JUnIORS:Kasimir Tan, 4.00Sam dixon, 3.83david Young, 3.83daniel Lara, 3.67Martin Tombe, 3.67Zach Schneider, 3.33

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Track: Sam Sphire, (‘15)

Track: Christian Lloyd, (‘15)

TOP fAn—Newly retired English teacher Winnie Arnn (shown here with Athletic Director Mike Stephenson) was not only beloved in the classroom. She has been the Saints Superfan. Of-ten bedecked in her trademark sparkly purple jacket, Mrs. Arnn made a point of attending at least one game, match or meet of every Saints sports team every year.

TRACKSEnIORS:Christian Lloyd, 4.50Sam Sphire, 4.50Jack dalessio, 4.00Kristian Arceo, 4.00Anthony Quinn, 4.17Sebastian Torres Gavan, 4.17Kristopher Willis, 4.17Cole Larson, 3.86Phillip Vasquez, 3.83Mario Orso, 3.83Francis dagostino, 3.50Chris Gesell, 3.50Malcolm Johnson, 3.50Carlos Ibaibarriaga, 3.40John Hamlin, 3.17Marco Moura, 3.17Chase Barton, 3.00Thomas Browne, 3.00

JUnIORS: Brendan Leahy, 4.67Alex Karaniwan, 4.50Sean Panish, 4.50Justin Heuzo, 4.33Matthew Espinosa, 4.33

Ryan dent, 4.33Brennan Amberry, 4.33Cameron Heon, 4.17Jakob Vazquez, 4.17Matthew danaher, 4.17Fred Smyth, 4.17Chris Keane, 4.14Aidan Valencia, 4.00Carlos Orendain, 4.00Alex Uribe, 3.83Jacob Baker, 3.83Justin Arnaldo, 3.67John Faust, 3.50Zack Makabenta, 3.50Ricardo Lopez, 3.50Mike Aves, 3.50Tanner Battikha, 3.50nick Bordelon, 3.50Javier Plascencia, 3.50nick Heid, 3.17John Hickman, 3.17Jacob Zickert, 3.27Thomas Varela, 3.00nathan Henning, 3.00dominic Oshana, 3.00Patrick Miller, 3.00Braydon Jertberg, 3.00

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ed by Microsoft founder Bill Gates and his wife Melanie) can be used at any university in the U.S. The Gates Foundation picks up the tab for academic costs through graduate school. Justin is headed to Harvard and Andres is undecided but he is leaning to University of California, Santa Barbara or Rensselaer Poly. So far, since 2000, twelve Saints-men have been awarded a Gates Scholarship. The goal of the Gates prize is to provide an opportunity for outstanding minority students with financial need to reach their highest potential.

SCHOLARSHiPS ALmOST TOO GOOD TO BE TRuEContinued from page 1

WinniE ARnn TO RETiREContinued from page 1

education will be greatly missed, but her loving image as both an educator and a mentor will never be forgotten. Earlier this year, she was proclaimed an Honorary Saintsman (H-’15). Her farewell speech at Saints 91st Commencement Ceremony was her final of-ficial appearance as a member of the faculty. “Winnie has been a perfect freshman English teacher be-cause she simply 'gets' boys,” said Mr. James Horne, Saints Princi-pal. “She welcomes their fidgety, impulsive, active and distracted ways and helps shape them into gentleman and scholars. Saints will miss her dearly and we wish her the best in retirement.” Mrs. Arnn began her teaching career at Saints in the fall of 1995 after completing her degree at Point Loma nazarene University. She graduated with a passion to educate and to assist young men as they navigate adolescence on the road to adult-hood. With a senior son (Adrian Roy Arnn, ’96), who had already been attending Saints, Mrs. Arnn quickly adapted to the school community. She began teaching English, first to sophomores, then to freshmen by her second year. As an English IA teacher, Mrs. Arnn was able to guide her students down the path to success by instill-ing proper organizational and study skills early in their careers. She took it upon herself to provide each student with the founda-tions of what it means to be a Saintsman. “Mrs. Arnn’s class took advantage of the way we learn as boys. She rewarded our efforts with her loving care and generos-ity. It’s a shame to see Saints’ most loved teacher leave,” senior Michael Leahy said. “My Saints career would not have been the same without her." With extensive experience as well as innate ability, Mrs. Arnn is considered by many to be expert in boys’ education. Her style is one that allows boys to get on their feet to assume an active role in the classroom. "I have had the op-portunity to experience Mrs. Arnn as both a teacher and as a fellow faculty member,” Mr. Gary Osberg said. “Without her influence, it is hard to say that I would be where I am today as a member of the faculty. There is no teacher who cares for her students and fellow faculty as much as Mrs. Arnn.” She hopes to use her free time to travel to an ac-tive volcano and the Cape of Good Hope, both goals on her bucket list of things to do. In her 20 years of service, Mrs. Arnn has provided the opportunity for students to experience growth, faculty to achieve greatness, and an institu-tion to attain the highest level of merit. The Saints community extends its deepest gratitude for her years of service and wishes Mrs. Arnn the best in her future travels. Even after her departure, Mrs. Arnn will forever be remembered for her ability to bring out the best in all of us. And, she insists she will remain among the school’s biggest fans: athletically and academically.

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