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Greetings Eagle Family!
What a busy summer we have had in the Santa Margarita Catholic High School Alumni Office.
We kicked off the summer in early June with the First Annual Alumni Swim Races and BBQ, celebrated reunions with the Class of 2009 and Class of 1994, held the 6th Annual Sarah DeMille 5K Memorial Run and just finished a great weekend at Angel Stadium for Alumni Day.
With our school year now kicked off, we want to remind you to mark your calendars for our Class of 2004 10-Year Reunion on October 4, 2014 at the Balboa Yacht Club and our Annual Homecoming Tailgate Party on October 10 at Saddleback College.
Wishing you many happy last days of summer filled with memories shared with family and friends.
In Eagle Spirit,
Lori Gardner
Director of Alumni Programs
gardnerl@smhs.org
949.766.6000 ext. 1530
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Class of 2009 5-Year Reunion
The Class of 2009 celebrated their 5 Year Reunion on Saturday, June 28, 2014 at Dave & Busters in the Irvine Spectrum. The classmates enjoyed music, food, dancing and games while reminiscing about the good old days at Santa Margarita Catholic High School. Click here to view photos from the event.
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6th Annual Sarah DeMille 5K Memorial Run Brings Community Together
On Saturday, July 19, Santa Margarita Catholic High School celebrated the 6th Annual Sarah DeMille 5K Memorial Run. The run is held in memory of Santa Margarita alumna Sarah DeMille '05 who passed away while at college in 2006 as a result of an automobile accident. During her time at SMCHS, Sarah was a dedicated four-year cross-country runner. Coaches describe her as having had a special spirit, one that was contagious and showed her dedication, hard work and commitment to everything she did. Sarah also left her mark at Applied Medical, the company where she spent two summers working as an intern.
Following the accident that tragically cut Sarah's life short, Applied Medical began a scholarship fund in her memory. The Sarah DeMille Memorial Run was then created to fund the scholarship, which is awarded each year to a Lady Eagle Runner who possesses the same qualities that Sarah did. The sixth annual 5K helped secure more than $20,000 for the scholarship fund.
This year, the trail was filled with alumni, students, families, friends, and runners from across the country who attended to support the event. More than 350 runners raced in support of the memorial event. The morning also included a "Future Eagle" Fun Run for those 10 years and younger, a pancake breakfast, local vendors and opportunity prizes, all of which helped raise funds for the scholarship.
Luke Maillard of Phoenix, Arizona who attends Brophy Prep High School took first place in the general run with a time of 17:56. Alexis Wright, 12, of Highland, Utah came in first on the ladies side with a time of 20:27 followed by Santa Margarita senior Sheridan Scifres of Coto de Caza who came in at a close second with a time of 21:13. Read more here and enjoy the video. Click here to view our sponsors and vendors.
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Sarah's Parents-Mary Jane and Stephen DeMille
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TKO Boxing Club from Santa Ana with Mary Jane DeMille
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Thank you to our amazing sponsors and vendors
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Class of 1994 Celebrates 20 Years
The Class of 1994 celebrated their 20 year reunion on Saturday, Aug. 2 at the El Adobe de Capistrano restaurant in San Juan Capistrano. It was a beautiful summer night spent walking down memory lane. The restaurant was bustling full of hugs, laughter and many memories both past and present. The 130+ former Eagles were joined by past SM faculty to really make the evening a special one.
The reunion committee of Jodie Julian Cerruti, Lisa Paulsen Hartung, Michele Morris Linaweaver, Aaron Maldonado, Chris Rochon and Patrick Strader put together a wonderful reunion weekend filled with golf, a social event and a fun reunion.
Classmates traveled from all over the world to be together and reminisce about old times and what is happening today. During the evening the class had the opportunity to watch a video and visit the memory table that sparked fond and sentimental emotions as they relived their four years of high school.
Click here to see the photo album from the 20-Year Reunion.
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Eagle Alumni Head to Angel Stadium
On Sunday, Aug. 9, approximately 50 members of the Eagle alumni family enjoyed an Angel game together. The morning kicked off with a tailgate hosted by the Alumni Office and then we headed to the ballpark! It wasn't a great day for the Angels, as they lost to the Red Sox, but it was an opportunity for Eagle alumni to spend time together and meet some new faces. We look forward to getting more Eagles to the stadium next summer!
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Alumni Football Players -- Sideline Opportunity on Friday, August 29th
Head Coach Rick Curtis is inviting alumni football players to come out and cheer on the Eagle Football team as they play their season opener on Friday, August 29, 2014 at Saddleback College. The Eagles will be facing Bishop Amat with game time at 7pm.
There will be 25 spots available on the RSVP sideline list.
***In order for you to reserve one of the 25 Spots down on the field with the action, you MUST RSVP by Wednesday, Aug. 27 to footballrsvp@smhs.org
with your name and we will add your name to the sideline list, no children please.
You will receive a confirmation so do not delay as spots will go fast. 
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Class of 2004: It's Time for Your Reunion!
P urchase Your Tickets Here Today. The $65 price has been extended until August 22nd at midnight.
Special thank you to Maggie DeLain and Katie Hankins for chairing the reunion!
Didn't receive an invite in the mail? Update your contact information here and we will get an invite out to you right away.
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Homecoming 2014--SAVE THE DATE
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Blue and Gold 2014: An Evening Under the Stars
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Eagle Athletics Claims Seventh Commissioner's Cup in School History
The CIF Southern Section recently announced their top ten boys and girls' athletic programs for the 23rd Annual Commissioner's Cup with the SMCHS girls program receiving top honors.
With the winners being determined by a point system, SMCHS totaled 20 points by way of four CIF-SS Championships in water polo, basketball, soccer and swimming and diving. This marks the fourth time the SMCHS girls program has won the Commissioner's Cup with the boys taking top honors three times. SMCHS and Loyola, an LA-based all boys Jesuit school, have won the Commissioner's Cup more than any other school with seven. The Eagles now trail only Corona del Mar High School on the girls side, who have five, and possess the most Cups between the boys and girls programs in Orange County.
The SMCHS boys' program won the Cup three consecutive year from 1996-1998, with the girls program winning in 1999, 2000, 2003, and 2014.
Winners are determined by a point system with divisional championships earning five points, runner-up finishes three points, two points for advancing to the semifinal round or a third place finish in a team-place finish sport (i.e. cross country, golf, swimming and diving, track and field); and one point for a fourth place finish in a team-place finish sport. In cases where a tie occurs the top ten schools were determined by several tie-breaker methods.
On the boys' side, SMCHS finished eighth with 10 points from their CIF Championships in basketball and baseball.
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Spirit Soars with the Junior Eagle Pep Squad
The SMCHS Pep Squad recently hosted their summer camp for future cheerleaders and songleaders. While at camp, the 110 participants of the Junior Eagle Program learned cheers, dance routines, and the value of friendship and teamwork. The Junior Eagles are scheduled to perform at the Varsity Football Game on Sept. 12, in the Pep Squad Showcase at SM on Nov. 20 and again during the basketball season. The current SM Pep Squad and coaches were thrilled to work with such young and aspiring talent!
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Eagle Employment Opportunities
Sales and Marketing Opportunity offered by an Alumni Parent
Leading sleep diagnostic and durable medical equipment company in Orange County California is seeking an assertive, confident, and self-motivated person to fill the position of account executive for our Laguna Hills location. For consideration, please forward your resume to sleepandresearch1@gmail.com.
Communications Coordinator at SMCHS
The Communications Coordinator works to promote Santa Margarita Catholic High School and its programs. The position provides essential support allowing the Communications Office to best serve the needs of the school. Click here for more information.
Sales and Marketing Opportunities offered by fellow Alumni
Join Houzz and help revolutionize the $300B home improvement industry with a combination of mobile, local, social and visual technologies. Houzz has built a community of more than 20 million design-obsessed unique monthly users and over 450K registered local home improvement professionals. In addition to the core site, the mobile apps include the highest-rated lifestyle iPad app in the Apple AppStore, with over 15 million downloads and an average of five stars from over 150K reviewers. The company is backed by some of the top venture capital firms in the world, including Sequoia Capital, NEA, GGV and KPCB, and is generating revenue by delivering products that address the needs of homeowners, local professionals and global brands. We have an entrepreneurial culture, a warm work environment, and a close-knit family that loves to celebrate birthdays and team accomplishments. We offer a competitive salary, full benefits and the best team of nice and smart people that you've ever worked with. Click here to learn more about the opportunities available.
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Matt Deller '91
Matt Deller '91 has written a movie called "Manhattan Undying" about a vampire who seeks out an artist to paint her a portrait so that she can see her image for the first time. The movie is set to be released in 2015. When Matt isn't writing movies, he is working on an online screenwriting program he started at Chapman University. He recently was hired as an assistant professor and would love to get the news out to SMCHS alumni who are thinking about writing their first or second screenplay. The class is targeted towards adults looking to write their first or second screenplay under the guidance of a produced screenwriter. The class is online with some classes taking place in the evening. Read more here about the class.
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Paul Ferguson '94
Paul Ferguson '94 is still living the dream as an active duty officer in the United States Air Force. Paul is assigned at the Pentagon and was recently promoted to the rank of lieutenant colonel. The weather was perfect for his outdoor ceremony at the Air Force Memorial, overlooking the National Mall from prime real estate between the Pentagon and Arlington National Cemetary. Paul and his family were happy to share time with Nicole Lamperis Hanley '94, who flew to DC to share in the occasion.
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Lauren Haag Stine '97
Elated parents Chris and Lauren Haag Stine '97 welcomed a new baby girl on June 23, 2014. Christa Marie Stine weighed in at 6 pounds,
1 ounce and is 18 inches long. Her big sister Caitlyn was so happy her baby sister finally arrived!
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James Grizzle '02
After graduation James Grizzle '02 worked for godaddy.com in Phoenix then transitioned to FedEx as a dispatcher in Dallas, TX. James says he has now found his calling and is loving working offshore as a safety and training supervisor for an offshore drilling contractor. He works 21 on and 21 off.
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Stephen Britt '03
Stephen Britt '03 graduated from the University of San Diego School of Law in 2011. In 2012, he volunteered for the Mitt Romney election committee and is a member of the California Young Republicans and Federalist Society. When he's not volunteering or practicing law, he is enjoying sports as an avid Los Angeles Kings and Oakland Raiders fan.
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Caryn Brenn Cassidy '06
Caryn Brenn Cassidy '06 graduated cum laude from UCLA with a bachelor's of science degree in physiological science and public health. From there she went on to medical school at Keck School of Medicine of USC where she obtained her M.D. degree this past June and was elected into the Alpha Omega Alpha Honor Society. She is currently completing her pediatrics residency training at her first choice program, Children's Hospital Los Angeles. Cassidy also got married this past May to Zane Cassidy, whom she met six years ago while studying abroad in Spain. Fellow SMCHS alum, James Keefe '06, was one of their groomsmen.
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Michelle Pellizzon '07
Michelle Pellizzon '07 recently returned to Southern California to launch Bari Studio in Newport Beach. After living in New York for the past seven years, she seized the opportunity to open Bari's flagship West Coast location in her hometown. Named "Best Hybrid Workout" by New York Magazine, Bari is a full-body cardio method that combines athletic conditioning, trampoline cardio and muscle sculpting for an intense, effective and fun workout. Michelle is thrilled to introduce Bari's method to the Newport Beach community, and she'd love to invite all SMCHS alumni to stop by the studio to experience the best workout of their lives! Check out the Bari Studio here.
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Morgan Viar '09
Morgan Viar '09 graduated on May 28, 2014 from the US Air Force Academy and has secured a slot for pilot school. Morgan has been commissioned as a 2nd lieutenant and will be serving at Laughlin Air Force Base in Del Rio, Texas.
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Alex Coker '10
Alex Coker '10 graduated from Cal Poly Pomona in 2014 as valedictorian of his chemical engineering major. |
Megan Kang '10, Katie Hilton '11, Liz Zarka '12 and Kristen Gallogly '12
The 62nd annual Berkeley Model United Nations conference was held recently. SMCHS MUN attended the conference and had an excellent showing as always. This session was particularly noteworthy because of the SM alumni involved in holding the conference. SM grads Megan Kang '10, Katie Hilton '11, Liz Zarka '12, and Kristen Gallogly '12 all helped to run the event. Kang served as the secretary general of this prestigious conference and was in charge of running the entire event. We are so proud of all of our Eagle MUNers who continued their passion for MUN in college and beyond.
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Shannon Maloney '11
Shannon Maloney '11 is currently a junior at the University of Michigan. Shannon is on the university's Executive Board for Communications for MUSIC Matters. MUSIC (Michigan Undergrads Serving In the Community) Matters is a student-run start-up organization that began with students wanting to bring the community together for a good cause. Below are articles recently published about the SpringFest event on Thursday, April 10. The day long event capped off with a concert in the historic Hill Auditorium at the university. The chosen artist this year was 2 Chainz, a popular rap and three-time Grammy nominated artist. The event was a huge success. Shannon will graduate in May of 2015 with degrees in communications and psychology, and minors in entrepreneurship and music. Shannon will again serve on the executive board of MUSIC Matters her senior year.
https://www.facebook.com/musicmatters.umich http://www.michiganmusicmatters.com/
https://www.michigandaily.com/article/music-matters-secures-guest-after-negotations
Shannon Maloney '11 (far left) with Rap Artist 2 Chainz (top, center) and the Executive Board of MUSIC Matters at the University of Michigan after the MUSIC Matters SpringFest concert Thursday, April 10, 2014.
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Adrienne Anderson '12
Adrienne Anderson '12 earned All-MPSF first-team honors and was named to the Mountain Pacific Sports Federation All-Tournament team while starting all 19 games in defense for the Stanford Cardinals. Adrienne was second on the team with 16 turnovers and due to her hard work in the classroom, she was named to the MPSF All-Academic Team.
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