Volume V Fall 2014 Issue 1

Junipero Serra High School

Annual Report 2014

Celebrating over 60 Years of Excellence

Dear Serra Family,

This past summer I had the opportunity

to spend four days with fifty of our

students. Students who showed true

witness to service, integrity,

humbleness, accountability, leadership,

and faith. In short, they showed a

witness to the gospel. This student

retreat, appropriately named “Called

and Chosen” gathered those who

desired to be the servant leaders of our school. It was during

these days of prayer, reflection, and leadership training that

these young women and men became a powerful witness to why

I came back to catholic school education. More especially, their

witness reminded me that beyond my own sight, it was Christ

who really “called” me to join this family of Cavaliers.

Our school motto, You shall be my witnesses, isn’t just a quaint

bible verse. It really means something, and these students were

a shining example of it.

Serra continues to be this witness to the larger community

providing students from all faiths and backgrounds an

academically challenging and spiritually enriching Catholic

college preparatory education that forms them to become

generous, responsible citizens and leaders.

Our dedicated faculty continues to meet the demands of

effective and innovative teaching through new and exciting

curricula like with our new partnership with Project Lead the

Way which enriches our growing STEM (Science, Technology,

Engineering, and Math) program. Our program with El Camino

and AP offerings taught by college professors has also been

expanded to meet the growing needs of our students. The new

renovations to our science labs have provided the necessary

learning environment for real 21st century learning. When you

drop in, don’t be surprised to find our future forensic scientists

in the Principles of Biomedical Science course investigating

crime scenes!

The LIFE team, started at Serra many years ago is still active as

ever attracting over 100 student applications each year. This

team of dedicated student leaders continues to inspire the faith

life on campus and in the greater community.

Under a new director, our athletics program has entered into a

more competitive division this year and look to continue in

Serra’s proud Cavalier tradition.

After 20 years of absence, we are happy to announce the return

of the Marianist Brothers. In the Marianist pedagogical

tradition, “by providing a climate of acceptance, discipline, and

love, the school acts as a ‘second family’, fostering human

grown and maturity. From the norms, beliefs, values, attitudes,

and capabilities of all the people within a school the dynamic

harmony that is a school’s culture emerges. All members of the

school community share the responsibility to create and sustain

an environment in which can flourish beauty, simplicity,

harmony, discipline, and creativity. When this responsibility is

faithfully fulfilled, the result benefits and educates its

participants.” We look forward to sharing in this Marianist

tradition and the mission of education in faith, the mission of

the founder of the Marianists, Blessed William Joseph

Chaminade.

I can assure you, your generosity makes a very concrete

difference in the lives of 550 plus students who attend Serra. No

gift is too small. This annual report bears witness to this

indisputable fact: because you have partnered with Serra High

School and the mission of the Annual Fund, we are able to keep

Serra High School dedicated to the mission of our school. You

shall be my witnesses!

As we continue to celebrate this “Year of Faith” in the Church,

we remember the great faith that thousands have placed in Serra

High School since it began 64 years ago. And each of you, in a

most concrete and real way, is a partner with us in this most

noble mission. The next time you are around school, please

drop in and say hello – I look forward to meeting the rest of our

family.

Siempre Adelante!

Mr. Jeffrey Guzman

Principal

New Principal’s Vision in Action

Fine Arts Showcase

The Fine Arts Department here at Serra High

School is lead by Mr. Tim Boyer ‘70, Art, Mr.

Chris Adachi, instrumental Music, and Mrs. Adri-

ana Encelan ‘03, Theater Arts. The department has

flourished under their direction. Zeyel Nash ‘15 is

currently serving an internship at Otis College of

Art and Design. Cavalier spirits are lifted by the

Pep and Marching Bands at all athletic events.

Last year Serra joined Bishop Montgomery and Chaminade High schools to create an all Catholic

School Parade Band. Most recently they were in

the annual Holiday Lane Parade. Theater per-

formed Fiddler on the Roof and Among Friends &

Clutter to sold out audiences this past year.

Mr. Tim Boyer ‘70, Graphic

Arts major from

San Diego State,

at SHS 22 yrs.

Mr. Chris Adachi,

Music ‘BA, from

University of Hawaii

and Masters in

Education at Loyola

Marymount Univer-

sity, at SHS 4 years.

Mrs. Adrianna

Encelan ‘03,

Theater Arts Major

from Cal State

Dominguez Arts, at

SHS 3 years

Junipero Serra High School believe that students from all faiths and backgrounds deserve an aca-

demically challenging and spiritually enriching Catholic college preparatory education that forms

them to become generous, responsible citizens and leaders.

The Experience

Class of 2014 - 133 graduates – 100% College Acceptance

77% to attend 4 year college/university

23% to attend community college

$6.7m in scholarships earned ($4.7m academic/ $2m athletic)

6 Dual College credit classes taught on Campus by Professors from El Camino College

10% of student body participates

8 Advanced Placements classes available

16% of student body participates

35 Total faculty

16 with Master degrees; 2 with Doctorates

Academic Champions

Catholic Math National Winner – 3 consecutive years

Catholic Math Regional Winner – 5 consecutive years

Academic Decathlon – 3rd in Division

16 Sports - 35 Teams

74% of students participate in athletics

16 Clubs – with 61% of student body participating

Model UN Club; Math Club; Science, Technology, Engineering & Math (STEM) Club

International studies in France and Spain

Faith-Based Environment

Christian Service & Campus Ministry

Minimum 80 Volunteer Hours per Student

We serve a diverse community of 600 students from over 30 zip codes in Los Angeles County

African-American 68% Latino 25% Asian/South Pacific 5% Caucasian 2%

Revenues:

Tuition/Fees 3,140,926

Catholic Education Foundation 159,250

Individual Gifts 237,695

Foundations Gifts 284,983

Corperations & Organizations Gifts 30,540

Auxillary Income 343,310

Other 48,183

4,244,887

Expenses:

Education/Instruction 3,127,247

Operations 462,637

Student Activities 494,008

Other Disbursements 96,850

4,180,742

Junipero Serra High School Statement of Activities July1, 2013— June 30, 2014

COLLEGES AND UNIVERSITIES THAT ACCEPTED

JUNIPERO SERRA HIGH SCHOOL 2014 GRADUATES Community Colleges

Cerritos College El Camino College Fullerton College Glendale City College Golden West College Long Beach City College Oklahoma College Santa Monica College Valley Forge (PA)

Arts/Trade/Technical Colleges Academy of Arts, CA

California State University Bakersfield Channel Islands Chino Dominguez Hills East Bay Fresno Fullerton Long Beach Los Angeles Monterey Bay Northridge Poly Pomona Sacramento San Diego San Francisco San Jose

University of California Berkeley Davis Irvine Los Angeles Merced Riverside Santa Barbara Santa Cruz

Private & Out of State Colleges Albany College of Pharmacy & Health Services (NY) Arizona State University Azusa Pacific University Baylor University (TX) Bethume Cookman University (FL) Benedict College (SC) Bennett College (NC) Black Hills State University (SD) Boston University Boise State University Cal Lutheran University Case Western Reserve (OH) Chaminade University (HI) Clark-Atlanta University Colorado Mesa University Dakota State DePaul University (IL) East Los Angeles College Fisk University (TN) Florida A&M University Fort Valley State University (GA) George Fox University (OR) George Mason University (VA) Graceland University (MO) Grand Canyon University (AZ) Gustavus Adolphus (MN) Hampton University Hollins University (VA)

Private & Out of State Colleges (continued) Howard University Indiana University Jackson State University (MS) Langston University (OK) Lincoln University Loyola Marymount University Loyola University, New Orleans (LA) Marquette College (WI) Menlo College Miles College Missouri Valley College Morehouse College (GA) Morgan State University (MD) Morist College (NY) Mount St. Mary’s College New York University Northern Arizona University Notre Dame de Namur University Our Lady of the Lake (TX) Ohio University Oklahoma State Oregon State University Philadelphia University Portland State University (OR) Prairie View A&M University (TX) Prescott College (AZ) Rider University (NJ) Rutgers University (NJ) Seattle Pacific University (WA) Southern University A&M College (LA) Spelman College (GA) St. John’s University St. Joseph’s College (NY) Sterling College (KS) Temple University Texas Christian University Texas Southern Tuskegee University University of Arizona University of Kansas University of La Verne University of Nevada, Las Vegas University of Notre Dame University of Oregon University of San Francisco University of San Diego University of South Dakota University of Southern California University of Tampa University of Washington Voorhees College (SC) Whitworth University (WA) Xavier University, LA

The class of 2014 had 133 graduates

77% of the Class of 2014 plan to attend a 4 year college or

university in the fall 2014

23% of the Class of 2014 plan to attend 2-year colleges or

vocational schools

One appointment to the United States Naval Academy

Members of the Class of 2014 were offered over $6.7

million in college scholarships and grants. A New School

Record!!!

CONTRIBUTORS LIST

Reflects financial contributions received from Fiscal Year 2013-2014.

Junipero Serra Mission

Builders

($35,000+Plus)

Ahmanson Foundation

Catholic Education Foundation

Doheny Foundation

Bill Hannon Foundation

Blessed Chaminade

Circle

($10,000 - $34,999)

Anonymous

Robert Caniglia ‘61

Frank McHugh O’Donovan

Foundation

John Gogian

William H. Hannon Foundation

Marianist Province of the U.S.

George H. Mayr Foundation

Rose Hills Foundation

Specialty Family Foundation

Raymond Tikvica

James Yamas

Gold Circle

($5,000-$9,999)

Ian Bothwell

Daughters of Charity

Foundation

R Chad Dreier ‘65

Perry and Sandra Ann Even ‘66

Edward Hutchins

Vince Kates ‘61

William Knight ‘65

William McCann ‘64

John Langley

Marcy Stephens

Jerry and Ann Thomas ‘54

Toyota Financial Services

Watson Land Company

Lori Williams

Mark Wood

Silver Circle

($2,500-$4,999)

Alfred Burke

John & Denise Dunlap

Richard Fish

Ralph Knox Foundation

Bernard Kretzschmar ‘60

Jim & Kathy McCaffery

John Purcell’67

Jason Sands

Bronze Circle

($1,000-$2,499)

All City Tow Service

Michael G. Barry ‘60

E. Joan Bear

James Bohan ‘60

Boras Family Foundation

David Buelow ‘63

Jack Burke ‘73

Lynne Cooper

DCH Honda Gardena

Donald L. Dear

Bryan Genez ‘64

Dennis Grace ‘62

Guerin Foundation

Thomas W. Huston

Walter Lack ‘66

Love and Live Again Ministries

Terry Lyle ‘68

Patrick Lynch ‘59

Maria Regin Catholic School

Chyvonne McCullom

John F. McFarland

Pacific Motorcars, LLC

Brian F. Quinn ‘59

Raytheon Corperation

St. Catherine Laboure

St. Martin De Porres, Peter

Clover

John Stremel ‘64

Westboro Toyota

William Stockert Memorial

Fund

Mark Williams ‘67

John Wolcott ‘65

Cavalier Club

($500-$999)

Ascension Church

Norbert Beadel ‘64

Norbert Bunt ‘61

Terry Chapman ‘60

Michael Cienfuegos ‘61

Daniel Clark ‘61

Clement Community

Partnership, LLC

Helena Conley ‘98

William Cunningham

Luisa De La A Soto

Steve Dzida ‘68

Edison International

Randy Hammon ‘69

Kimberly Hatten

Robert Juenemann, S.M.

Wayne Kappes

Christina Knapp

John Kopczak ‘61

Robert Krasne

Ronnie Lott

Marian Lyons

Marianist Avila House

Michael’s School Uniforms

Michael Meyerhofer ‘61

Joseph Mitchell ‘56

Brian Muldoon

MVP Central, LLC

Edward Nordquist ‘72

Kevin O’Rourke ‘69

Robert Prime ‘61

James Stanich ‘76

Paul Tenette ‘76

The United Way

Larry Valdez ‘64

Theo Viltz ‘61

David Wanner

Friends of Serra

Wil Aaron

Diona Adchiga

Charles Agozino ‘59

Erik Aldridge ‘86

Stephen Alexander ‘67

Thomas Alford ‘63

Michael Almaraz ‘75

Alumni Homecoming

Andre Sobel River of Life

Foundation

Dion Andrews

Thomas Arranaga ‘67

Denise Atkinson

Tom Austin ‘56

John Baratti 62

Steven Baron ‘64

Robert Barrett ‘67

Rudolf Bartens ‘61

Rhonda Baychue

Fertina Bell

Gerald Benecke ‘53

Robert Biglow Jr. ‘80

James Bohan ‘60

Donald Boileau

December Bolden ‘97

Karen Bonan

Frances Borgona ‘06

Michael Botello ‘68

Gilbert Bourdon ‘63

Debra Bowden

LaChane Bowden-Noel

Eric Boyd ‘79

Gary Boyd ‘64

Mark Brajnikoff ‘70

Lisa Brewer

Dawn Brinston

Elmo Brooks

Earl Brown Jr.

Darrell Brown ‘09

Michael Brown

Theodore Bruey Jr.

BSI Sports Turf Inc.

Dennis Callaway ‘64

Jerry Callaway ‘64

Zarak Cannady ‘85

Patrick Carey ‘64

Roena Castille

Joseph Cipolla ‘67

Richard Compean ‘63

John Connor ‘62

Frederick Conquest ‘64

Brian Cooper ‘74

Patrick Copeland ‘82

Martha Craft

Peyton Cross ‘12

Skip Cuevas ‘61

Kenae Danley ‘97

Gary Davis ‘60

Brian Delaney ‘98

Christian Delarkin

Marcus Delay ‘75

Carlos Delgado

David Dellacrose ‘63

Richard Delli Veneri ‘67

Ronaldo Dempsey ‘62Ron

Desimone ‘64

Ken Determan ‘64

Gene Dewey ‘64

Kenneth Dickerson

Charles Donaldson ‘60

Donetta Jalomo

Eulis Dorsey

David Driskell ‘62

Felix Dumlao

Ted Dunlap

Gregory Dunn ‘64

Andrew Dzida ‘64

Robert E. Carey Jr. ‘66

W.J. Edmonds

Sonya Ellis

John Engelbert ‘71

Jack Ewell ‘75

Zeyel Nash ‘15

Otis College of Arts and

Design Intern

Breanna Vera ‘15 (Looking Towards The Future)

Friends of Serra (Continued)

Lawrence Ferguson ‘57

John Ferruccio ‘72

Taki Fletcher ‘92

Wallace Fortune

Donald Franson ‘67

Mike French ‘54

Francis Fruitt ‘64

Joseph Gallagher

Erwin Garter Jr. ‘64

Darryl Gaslan ‘63

Reginald Gentry

William Ger

Maurice Geyen ‘83

David Glover

Charles Goebel ‘64

Willam Goetz ‘73

Ken Rae Gold

Mike Gonzales ‘64

Gen Gorciak

George Gorciak

Steve Grace ‘64

Ronda Graham

Joseph Grieco ‘64

Juan Guerrero ‘63

Steven Guillory

Charles Gustafson

Ronnie Hall

Derek Hamilton Sr.

Donald Hammervold ‘64

Julia Harmon

Franklyn Harris

Daniel Healy ‘62

Hunter Heffner

Kneshell Henderson

Tom Hendrix ‘63

Peter Henry ‘63

Darryl Hernandez ‘82

Hollister Inc

Brent Honore ‘83

Addie Hostetler

Calvin Howard ‘83

John Huerta ‘61

Dwan Hurt ‘81

Robert Hutchinson ‘56

Richard Iamele ‘59

James Ilnicki ‘65

International Capital

Melvin Jackson

Kevin Jacquet

Hector Jalomo

Christopher Jenkins ‘94

Jerald Henry Scholarship Fund

Vincent Jernigan ‘83

Patrick Johnson ‘56

Michael Johnston ‘67

Jonelle Jones-Morrison

Angelique Jones

Dionne Jones ‘96

Elisha Jones

Wayne Kappes

Kevin Kenney ‘69

Carey Keyes ‘83

Kazimierz Kleindienst ‘64

Kenneth Klingman ‘67

Amy Klobuchar

Derek Knight ‘85

William Knight ‘65

Knights of Columbus

Harold Kobata

Richmond Kodua ‘92

Steven Kollmeyer ‘67

John Kretzschmar ‘55

Walter Lack

Lawndale Youth Football

Derik Lecesne ‘73

Michael Lechner ‘57

James Leffler ‘64

James Leimbach ‘64

Wayne Lemieux ‘61

Gary Liebl ‘59

William Litsinger

Thomas Lockhart ‘64

Carlos Lopez ‘59

Frederick Louk Jr. ‘64

Steve Lux ‘61

Joseph Machuszek ‘57

Daniel Magsalin 11

Reginald Mahadeo Jr.

Steve Mailloux ’68

Robert Majoros ’62

Bill Makinney ’62

Joseph Malais ‘54

Anthony Mannara ‘65

Rene Marcea’64

Gerry Mariacher ‘62

Edward Marrah, Jr. ‘57

Irma Martinez

Tiffany Maston ‘99

Peter Mathews ‘64

William McCann

Rachelle McClendon

Lisa McDorman

Daniel McElroy’64

John McMahon ‘64

John McMurray ‘64

Mitch Melbon

Mike Melville ‘66

David Melvold ‘67

Daniel Meziere ‘67

Micheal C. Millea ‘72

Albert Midgette

Ed Milewski ‘61

John Mingus ‘65

Minuteman Press

Jess Money ‘64

Rose Moore

Guy Moos

Robert Morgan ‘62

Richard Moser ‘64

Chandra Mosley

Mt. Carmel Alumni Foundation

Patrick Murphy ‘73

Sean Murray ‘83

Kent Napier ‘64

Benjamin Negrete’63

Michael O’Connell’55

Thomas Oliver ’54

Daniel Orozco ’67

Steven Orozco ’72

Chris Oshita ‘66

Michael Palazzo ‘67

Gary Peck ‘56

Herbert Pereyra ‘59

Gregory Peterson ‘65

Andre Pettigrew ‘71

Sonya Petty

John Pfadt ‘60

Edward Phelan ‘67

Frank Phillips ‘67

Deon Pliaconis

Frank Prieto ‘55

Robert Puente ‘56

Timothy Quinn ‘70

Roger Rainey ‘69

Raytheon Corp.

Kevin Rea ‘64

Beatriz Reed

Jason Reeves

Davis Reidt ‘58

James Reidt ‘64

Thomas Reidt ‘57

Clarence Richardson

Timothy Roberts ‘66

James Robertson ‘64

Roena Rpbinson

Ron Rockvoy

Cynthia Roeder

Ron Wright

Michael Ross ‘74

John Rout ‘63

Gregory Ruddy

James Ruiz ‘73

George Rutherford

Mark Rutter ‘66

Leonard Rymsza ‘62

Richard Sanders ‘59

John Santamaria ‘75

William Gerald Sawyer ‘64

James Sayre ‘64

Stephen Schmitt ‘64

Robert Schneider “61

William Schneider ‘57

Nick Schouten ‘56

Cynthia Schreiber-Beck

Demetria Scrivens

Michael Sheehan

Ronald Shepherd ‘73

Peter Sherwood ‘64

Eugene Simon ‘75

Patrick Sisneros ‘56

Anthony Skirlick Jr. ‘66

Donald Smith ‘57

Norval Smith ‘63

Robert Smith ‘56

Michael Snee ‘57

Thomas Snee ‘65

Roger Soucy ‘64

Speed City Track Club

Ronal Stark ‘61

Tyron Stern ‘78

Brooks Stroud ‘61

William Tamburrino ‘64

Wayne Tanaka ‘65

David Tellone ‘67

Dino Tellone ‘67

The United Way

Jerome Thierry ‘81

Carol Thom

Daniel Thomas ‘59

Michael Thompson ‘56

Shalome Thompson

Dr. Geoffrey Toner ‘56

Anthony Trahan ‘81

Rich Trevino ‘69

Truist

Glen Tucker ‘62

Johnny Turner ‘96

James Valot ‘58

Kirk Van Doren “66

John Van Sky ‘65

Jose Vargas ‘04

Joseph Vessa ‘64

Carol Wade

April Traverse Wade

Kevin Warfield

John Watkins

Lisa Whitfield

Loretta Williams

Ryan Williams ‘90

Winfred Wayne Williams ‘88

Don Wilson

Kevin Witherspoon ‘75

Charles Wolcott ‘65

Paul Wood ‘63

Mark Wyatt ‘86

Larry Yates

Robert Yinger ‘73

Chris Young ‘64

CONTRIBUTORS LIST

Reflects financial contributions received from Fiscal Year 2013-2014.

It is with a great sense of gratitude and appreciation that Junipero Serra High School

acknowledges the generosity of our many benefactors who have invested in our school.

This list reflects donations made between July 1, 2013 and June 30, 2014. Every effort

has been made to ensure the accuracy of this information. Please contact Joe Cormier at

(310) 324-6675, Ext. 1017 or jcormier@la-serrahs.org if you discover an error.

Dianxiong “Ruffus” Wang ‘16

Exchange Student from China

Simeon Andrews ‘14

Fiddle on the Roof

Three new science labs are completed in the science wing all

due to the generosity of the John and Dorothy Shea Foundation

and the Daniel Murphy Foundation.. We are reaching out to the

Serra Family to assist us in purchasing the equipment for our

two new programs, California Project Lead the Way and the

STEM Program.

The Ahmanson Foundation provided JSHS with another

blessing this summer. We now have school wide Wi-Fi because

of our partnership.

We are building a strong and goal oriented Alumni Council that

will generate more funds for Tuition Assistance, Capital

Campaign funding, more alumni giving and involvement.

You are investing in students who are graduating in four years

and going on to college as opposed to attending their local

public schools that have a 50% drop out rate. Help us to provide them with a first class education.

Joe & Vince

Alumni & Development Corner SERRA DEMOGRAPHIC PROFILE

TUITION ASSISTANCE NEEDS

Serra’s Tuition rate: $8,510

Students requiring Tuition Assistance: 402

Total Tuition Assistance Need: $1.5 Million

Local District Public Schools

cost per student $13,500

STUDENT INFORMATION

Student Enrollment: 580

Male/Female Ratio: 55/45

Percentage of Students meeting

Federal Poverty Level guidelines: 51%

FACULTY INFORMATION

Total Faculty: 35

Masters Degrees: 16

Doctorates: 1

RELIGIOUS AFFILIATION

Percentage Catholic: 45%

Percentage Other Faiths: 55%

Upcoming Serra Events

Oct 18 1984 Class Reunion

Oct 25 Sip & See Lady Cavaliers Event

Nov 7 Cavalier Showcase

(8th Grade Open House)

Dec 4, 6, 7 Just Another High School Play

Dec 13 Open House

May 2 Dedication to Excellence Dinner

June 3 Baccalaureate Mass & Senior Awards

June 5 Graduation

See website for details on these and other events:

www.la-serrahs.org

Alumni Board

Pictured standing, Zac Bose, Deshawn Burton, Vince Kates,

Jerome Thierry, seated, Kenisha Danley, Kenae Danley,

December Bolden, Chairperson, Helena Conley

JUNIPERO SERRA HIGH SCHOOL

14830 S. Van Ness Ave

Gardena, CA 90249

RETURN SERVICE REQUESTED

Mr. Jeffrey Guzman, Principal

Mr. Joe Cormier ‘81, Development Director

Mr. Vince Kates ‘61, Alumni Director

Mrs. Connie Bohannon, Development Coordinator

Mr. Jordan Bozer, Development Administrator

For Comments or inquiries, please call

Joe Cormier in the Development Office

At (310) 324-6675 ext. 1017

Email: jcormier@la-serrahs.org

Web Page: www.la-serrahs.org

Non-Profit Org.

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Junipero Serra H.S

Permit No. 204

Where Are They Now

Brandi Odom Lucas ‘96 Doctorate of Education

from Loyola Marymount

University

Kris Richard ‘97 Defensive Back Coach for

the Seattle Seahawks

Lawrence Trice Jr. ‘04 Motivational Speaker,

Author, Entrepreneur, and

Actor.

Faye Villaroman ‘10 Stanford graduate selected

by Bill Gates to join

Microsoft.

Urina Harrell ‘12 Junior at Duke University

and a 2016 Olympic

hopeful.

George Farmer ‘11 Wide Receiver for

University of Southern

California

Dominic Smith ‘13 Drafted 11th overall by the

New York Mets.

Siera Thompson ‘13 Named All-Big Ten for the

University of Michigan