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FOREVER A FRIAR - CLASS REUNIONS BRING TOGETHER 1975 & 2005 GRADUATES
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Friars from two Servite classes re-connected with classmates and shared memories at reunions in June. More than 30 alumni from the class of 2005 visited the campus on Saturday, June 20 for their 10-year reunion. Coach Toner, Fr. Michael Pontarelli and Pete Bowen '82 attended as special guests. Some came from as far as Pennsylvania, Texas and Arizona to catch up with old friends. They ate and laughed at old stories about their high school days. They exchanged hugs and updates on careers, married life and children. They visited the Alumni Garden for the first time and admitted a lot has changed about Servite since they graduated.
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Back row (L-R) - Eric Terrazas, David Taylor, Matt Reinert, Matt McConnell, Kevan McCullough, Jason Hemphill, Fr. Michael Pontarelli, Phil Bruttig; front row- Danny Bluth
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The Class of 1975 celebrated their 40th reunion with a social at JT Schmid's in Anaheim. Reunion committee chairman Patrick Ryan welcomed his classmates and introduced Servite President Pete Bowen '82, who shared current Servite programs and plans with his fellow Friars. Coach Larry Toner joined his former students in reminiscing about football games and class pranks. The Class of 75 had so much fun, they are planning another gathering for the Servite vs. Mater Dei weekend in October!
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Kevin Salcedo, Phil Emard, Dennis McDonough & Mike Faley at the Class of 1975 reunion on June 26th at JT Schmid's.
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SERVITE & ROSARY ALUMNI TEAM RUNS OVERNIGHT IN RAGNAR RELAY EVENT
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In the very early morning hours of April 10, 2015, 24 runners from Servite and Rosary embarked on an incredible and unforgettable 36-hour journey. Two teams comprised of alums from both schools started a race together known as the Ragnar Relay - SoCal. Starting in Huntington Beach at 5:15 am on April 10th, their journey was completed on the sands of Mission Bay in San Diego at 5:15 pm on Saturday, April 11th. When the race was over, each team ran over 182 miles combined, non-stop through streets, trails, parks and beaches in both counties. Each team of twelve was split into two groups of six, and packed themselves in a van to follow each other along their run routes. Both teams ran relay-style continuously throughout Orange and San Diego counties; each runner being responsible for running 3 legs of the relay race, totaling 36 exchanges in parking lots, schools, streets, businesses and parks.
You can look at their online pictures and stories at the following hashtag on various social media platforms: #ServiteRosaryRagnar If you would like to be participate in future races or events, please look them up on Facebook: ROSARY/SERVITE RAGNAR. The team hopes to continue their success competing in more Ragnar Relays, and is currently preparing to send a team to the Ragnar Relay Napa Valley in October 2015 as well as Ragnar Relay SoCal 2016 April 1-2, 2016.
2015 Ragnar Relay SoCal Participants from Servite: Sergio Madrigal '89, Eddie Crippen '90, Ricardo Garcia '90, Eric Grisotti '90, R. Armando Radillo '90, Paul Stapleton '90, Nancy Reed-Garcia (wife of Jim Garcia '87) and sons Christian Garcia '15 and Jacob Garcia '20. From Rosary: Regina Goulet-Peterson '84, Patti Murphy (Ersek '89), Jennifer Koerner (Renaud '90), Michelle Palos (Rich '90), Cathy Croy (Morcillo '90), Tiffanie Garcia (Oesterreich '90), Marjory Fuentes (Stoffel '90), Malynn Johnson (Hepp '88), Kristine Lynch (Anderson '90), Vanessa Cordova '90, Ann Riffel (Marshall '90), Renee Myers-Wells ('90), Carol Crawford '90, Deanna Boettcher (Bonner '90), Minette Crippen (Hepp '90).
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DON'T MISS THIS CHANCE TO SUPPORT A NEW WEIGHT ROOM
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Servite is getting close to our goal for our new Strength & Conditioning Facility, but we still need your help! The new 4,500 sq. ft Servite Strength & Conditioning Facility will be designed in a manner that provides our student athletes the ability to train the way athletes do at the collegiate, Olympic, and pro level. Please make a donation or pledge online today to help Servite student-athletes become stronger, faster and better prepared for competition. DONATE NOW
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HELP US FIND LOST BROTHERS
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 Servite values our relationships with our alumni and strives to stay in touch long after graduation day. Unfortunately, moves, job changes and life events sometimes leave our records out of date. Please help us re-connect with lost brothers. Check out the lists of missing alumni by class on our website and help us make sure your fellow Friars don't miss out on news and special events. CLICK HERE for the lists. Updates can also be made on our website or by contacting Steffanie Early in the Advancement Office at searly@servitehs.org or (714) 774-7575, ext. 1127.
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Several Servite classes are in the planning stages for reunions this year. Please consider helping to bring your classmates together to recall old memories and create new ones.
 Servite's Class of 1985 has partnered with Rosary and Connelly to plan a weekend of events to celebrate their 30th reunion. Servite grads will hold a tailgater at the Servite vs. JSerra varsity football game on Friday, October 9th. An evening event for all 3 schools will be held on Saturday, October 10th. There will also be a family mass on Sunday, October 11th. The next planning meeting will be July 22nd at Servite. Watch the Class of 1985 reunion website or join the Facebook group for information. If you'd like to join the committee, please contact John Ashbrook '85 at jashbrook@fmv.com or Steffanie Early in the Advancement Office at searly@servitehs.org or (714) 774-7575 ext. 1127.
Don't miss your reunion year! The Classes of 1965, 1990, 1995 and 2010 are still in need of committee members. It's also not too early for classes of 1966, 1971, 1976, 1981, 1986, 1991, 1996, 2001, 2006, and 2011 to start planning for next year! If you are interested in helping plan your reunion, please contact Jo Ruiz at (714) 774-7575 x1604 or jruiz@servitehs.org. Servite assists classes in planning reunions by providing a class contact list, sending reunion notices, suggesting venues, providing class displays and prizes among other tasks. Let us help you plan your reunion this year!
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UNDER ARMOUR IS NOW IN THE SERVITE STORE
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The Servite campus and online stores now proudly feature Under Armour products. Buy now and stock up on fan gear before the season begins. Shop the Campus Store from 1 PM to 5 PM during summer school through July 22nd. You can also shop online 24 hours a day. Orders are delivered to your home, office or for pick up at the Campus Store within 12 business days. SHOP ONLINE NOW
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EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES:
PUT YOUR TALENTS TO WORK AT SERVITE
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We love to welcome our graduates back to campus as employees! There are several openings we are trying to fill before the new school year begins. As we wish Bill Brundige '97 success in in his new role at Rosary as Director of Advancement, we are searching for a Director of Admissions. Interested applicants should email a resume, cover letter and salary history to klewis@servitehs.org. Servite faculty employment opportunities include School Librarian & Educational Technology Specialist, Physics Instructor, and Spanish Instructor among others. All applicants for faculty positions must apply through edjoin.org. Come home to Servite!
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Basketball Alumni Social on July 20th at Big's Barbecue
Coach Morris is kicking off a new series of basketball alumni socials with a happy hour on July 20th! Join us at Big's Barbecue in Fullerton starting at 6 PM to re-connect with teammates and get an informal preview of the upcoming season. CLICK HERE to view the invitation or RSVP to Steffanie Early in the Advancement Office at searly@servitehs.org. If you have a restaurant or bar and would like to host an upcoming social, please let us know.
 Class of 1973 Honored Jersey Presentation at Varsity Football Home Opener on August 28th
The Class of 1973 invites all alumni to join them at this year's football opener versus Fountain Valley. At this game, there will be an on-field presentation of the Honored Jersey to this year's recipient. The Class of 1973 will present the jersey to a player selected by the coaches who best exemplifies the Servite brotherhood and leadership shown by the late Kevin Stephenson '73. The game will be held on Friday, August 28th at Cerritos College. Teammates, classmates and friends of Kevin, as well as past Honored Jersey recipients, are especially encouraged to attend & join us on the field.
 Alumni Activities for Servite vs. Mater Dei weekend Oct. 22-24
Mark your calendars to attend our alumni festivities surrounding the Servite vs. Mater Dei varsity football game. There will be an Alumni BBQ on the Servite quad on Thursday, October 22nd, the big game on Friday, October 23rd. Many classes are planning reunion activities on Saturday, October 24th. Mark your calendars now and contact Jo Ruiz in the Advancement Office at jruiz@servitehs.org if you would like to plan a special event for your class.
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This portion of the Alumni Newsletter is written from information provided from alumni phone conversations with Servite Advancement staff, e-mails and news reports. Send your alumni update to searly@servitehs.org.
John Ganahl '62 is an avid  mountain biker who competes in weekly races in the over 60 Division at Irvine Lake.
 Bruce Connors'68 still flies for Delta Air Lines as a Captain on Boeing 717 equipment but will retire in November after 18 years as a commercial pilot following a 22 year military career as an officer and fighter pilot. He and his lovely wife Ellen will soon celebrate their 27th anniversary. Bruce enjoys playing tournament bridge and tournament golf.
 Richard Murphy '72 is the Mayor of Los Alamitos. He also serves as a Director of the Orange County Sanitation District.
 Dwight Mohler'72 still lives on a farm in Kentucky but no longer raises cows. He is retired from both the Army & Lockheed Martin and is still dealing with Parkinson's. He speaks to local school history classes about the Cold War and doing duty on the East/West German border. Dwight wanted to share a photo from his military days.
Mark Mendez '75 lives in San  Ramon with his wife Erin (Sullivan, Connolly '77). He is a wildlife biologist for CSUF's Tucker Wildlife Sanctuary.
 Michael Conroy '75 has been married to his wife Laura since 1992. They have a son, Colin, and a daughter, Kinsey. Michael serves as Deputy Superintendent of the Ocean View School District.
 Michael McDonald '83 is an actor and comedian who was featured in this summer's hit movie Spy starring Melissa McCarthy.
 John Jugo '05 enjoyed his time at Servite so much he has returned to coach tennis and teach.
 Gunnar Lindfors III '05 and his wife Anne traveled to the 2005 reunion from their home in Round Rock, TX. They have two sons, Gunnar IV (3) and James (1). Gunnar is a pharmacist with H.E.B. and his best Servite memory is performing as the Cowardly Lion in The Wizard of Oz.
We want to hear from you! Send an update to searly@servitehs.org and you might see yourself in an upcoming issue!
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Servite School Events
Servite welcomes our alumni at all our school events. Below are some key dates for the 2015-2016 school year.
Friday, October 2 - Friar Feast 6:30 PM - 10:30 PM (adults only)
Sunday, October 25 - Annual Servite Fashion Show, Boutique & Luncheon at Hyatt Orange County
Sunday, November 15 - Open House for Prospective Students
Friday, December 4 - Sunday, December 6 - A Christmas Carol production and Holiday Faire
Saturday, February 6 - Annual Gala at Anaheim Hilton
Saturday, March 5 - Excellence in Leadership Dinner at Anaheim Hilton
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