Alumni Newsletter    
September 2015
BACK TO SCHOOL AT SERVITE

Do you remember your first day on the Servite campus?  Perhaps you were nervous, excited, maybe a little nauseous.  There is no doubt that this year's class of Friars were feeling the same as school opened on August 14th.  With an enrollment of 896 for the 2015-2016 school year (including 233 freshmen in the Class of 2019), the theater was full as the first Mass of the school year was celebrated.  We are looking forward to a successful year and we hope that you will be a part of it.  Please join us in praying for our students, faculty and staff.

SERVITE ALUMNI FEATURED IN FORBES
With over 8.3 million print subscribers and 37.8 million visitors to their website each month, Forbes Media is an industry leader in providing news and information about business, investing, technology, entrepreneurship, and leadership.   And they certainly recognize leadership when they see it, as they recently featured Servite alumni Brian Lee '89 and Joseph Sanberg '97. Lee was featured as part of a cover story on Jessica Alba, his partner in The Honest Company, where he serves as CEO. Sanberg was featured in an online discussion about his work investing in social ventures, during which he mentioned his faith, Servite and our very own Coach Toner.  Click below for a recorded video of his discussion.  
Sanberg is the founder of the Sanberg International Leadership Program at Servite.  The mission of the program is to form future international leaders by introducing students to critical foreign languages, guiding students on enriching immersion experiences abroad, and providing specialized instruction focused on leadership, formation, and personal cultivation informed by the charisms of the Servite Order.
SERVITE MOURNS THE LOSS OF DEL BOULGER
The Servite community mourns the loss of Del Boulger, father of Kelly '73, Tim '75, Mike and Elizabeth (Boulger) Mahony.  Del was grandfather to Casey Mahony '03, Sean Boulger '05, Rory Mahony '06, Patrick Boulger '10, and Riley Boulger '13.
 

A vigil will be held on Friday, September 4th at 7 PM at St. Norbert Catholic Church, 300 E Taft Ave, Orange, CA 92865.  A funeral mass will be held on Saturday, September 5th at 2 PM, also at St. Norbert Catholic Church.  A reception will immediately follow.  
SERVITE FOOTBALL KICKS OFF THE MEYER ERA WITH A 45-7 WIN OVER FOUNTAIN VALLEY

Servite's varsity football season kicked off on Friday, August 28 with a 45-7 win over Fountain Valley.  Before the game, first year coach Scott Meyer joined classmates and friends of the late Kevin Stephenson '73 as well as past recipient Ryan Dragoo '08 to present this year's honored jersey to senior offensive lineman Nick Ramirez.  Stephenson's classmate Tim Brundige '73 also shared in the event in his role as the "Voice of Servite." Watch your mailboxes for the fall issue of Legenda magazine for more and click here for game highlights.  

Ryan Dragoo'08, Scott Meyer, Rigo & Johanna Ramirez, Nick Ramirez, Rob Hoertz '72, Tom Reed '73, Dennis Seymour '73 & Larry Lundin '73 Photo courtesy of Mike Goulding'73/Orange County Register

 

This game also marked the debut of our new Alumni Tent, 

which will be present at all varsity home football games this year, as well as most home basketball games and other events.  Please stop by for a snack, to win free stuff and to connect with fellow alumni.  

 

Get pumped up for this season by watching this video! Go Friars! 

SHARE YOUR MILESTONES WITH US  
As a Servite graduate, you are a part of our family
and we want to celebrate life's
milestones with you.  Please keep us informed of life changes such as graduations, new jobs, and marriages.  And if you welcome a new son or grandson into your family, let us know and you could receive a stylish "Future Friar" bib, just like Dominic, Class of 2032!! Update your information on our website or request a Future Friar bib by emailing Mrs. Jo Ruiz at [email protected] with details on your new addition!
REUNIONS  
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.  

Only 6 weeks until the Class of 1985 Reunion! Servite is joining with Rosary and Connelly for a weekend of events.  Servite grads will hold a tailgate at the Servite vs. JSerra varsity football game on Friday, October 9th at Cerritos College.  On Saturday, join your friends at the Astor Classics Event Center for dinner, dancing and good times.  On Sunday, October 11th, bring your family to St. Juliana's for the 11 AM mass celebrated by Fr. Mike Pontarelli '73.  Family reception will follow.  We hope to see you at all or some of the weekend's events.  Watch the Class of 1985 reunion website or join the Facebook group for updates.  Questions? Contact John Ashbrook '85 at [email protected] or Steffanie Early in the Advancement Office at [email protected] or (714) 774-7575 ext. 1127.   

 

The Class of 1995 will hold their 20th reunion on Saturday, October 24th at Taps in Brea from 6 PM - 10 PM.  Please contact Mrs. Jo Ruiz at [email protected]. for information.

 

Don't miss your reunion year!  The Classes of 1965, 1990, and 2010 are still in need of committee members.  It's also not too early for classes of 1966, 1976, 1986, 1991, 1996, 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 [email protected].  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!

57th ANNUAL FASHION SHOW SEEKS SPONSORS, ADVERTISERS AND AUCTION DONORS

A cherished tradition for 57 years, and attended by more  than 900 guests, this year's Fashion Show, Boutique and Luncheon event will be held on Sunday, October 25th at the Hyatt Orange County.  The event also features a live and silent auction. Tickets will be on sale soon via our website.  Sponsors and auction items are needed!  This is a great way to promote your business and support Servite at the same time. For more information, please check our website or email [email protected].

UPCOMING ALUMNI EVENTS
ALUMNI ACTIVITIES FOR SERVITE VS. MATER DEI WEEKEND OCTOBER 22-24TH 
Recently named #2 in the Daily News ranking of Top Ten High School Football Rivalries in Southern California, the Servite- Mater Dei game is a "can't miss" event for any Friar football fan. This year is a home game for Mater Dei and game location is on hold until the Angels season is finished.  You may not be able to buy your tickets yet, but you can mark your calendars to attend our alumni festivities surrounding the game.  

Alumni BBQ on the Servite quad on Thursday, October 22nd, featuring guest speakers and a special chance to play the hottest trivia game in Anaheim, Stump Coach Toner!  Festivities begin at 6 PM on the Quad.  RSVP NOW and contact Mrs. Jo Ruiz in the Advancement Office at [email protected] if you would like to plan a special event for your class.   

Investment Seminar for Alumni October 24th
An expert panel of alumni and parents will discuss worldwide business changes and how they impact your financial future Saturday, October 24th, 2 - 5 pm in the Servite Theater. Interpreting the Times...Putting Business Changes In Perspective is the title of the program. Topics to be presented include:
  • U.S. Economy & Internet Impact on Business Changes
  • Short & Long-term Trends in Domestic Economy
  • Global Markets - The Impact of China on U.S. Economy
  • Opportunities to Build the Servite Endowment
This program is part of the Friar Financial Forum series exclusively for Servite Alumni and Parents. Sponsored by the Servite Legacy Advisory Board. Refreshments and hors d'oeuvres provided after presentations. RSVP NOW for Putting Business Changes In Perspectives or call 714-774-7575 x1168 with questions.



CLASS NOTES
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 [email protected].

Kevin Lite '75 and his wife Lori Hansen-Lite live in Orange.  They have a grown daughter, Ariel, and Kevin works as a Production Manager for Variable Image Printing. 

Scott Lockman '75 is a teacher/AVID Coordinator at Ramona High School in Riverside. He and his wife Traci are the parents of Amanda, Whitney & Joshua. 
Mike Ernst '76 and a partner recently opened a new branch of their Wise Guys Pizzeria in Yorba Linda.  

Tony Klarich '82 is a world renowned water skier who recently celebrated his 50th birthday by skiing on 50 different items in one day at Long Beach Marine Stadium.  

Chris Weir '97 recently became the Director of Admissions at Servite High School. Weir will continue in his role as Director of the Sanberg International Leadership Program and with Priory Leadership. He hopes to see many fellow Friars bring their sons to our Admissions Open House on November 15th. 
 
Daniel Carrillo '05  married his wife Kari in 2010. They are the proud parents of Noah, Logan, Gavin and Nolan. Daniel is an officer with the Santa Ana Police Department. 
 
Kyle Kottel '05  is CEO of
He and his wife Stephani are parents to Lucas and Zachary.  The family resides in Cypress. 
   
 

Daniel Orr '05 lives in Washington, DC with his wife Kelly Anne. He is a Territory Sales Manager with Empower Sales and counts Fr. Mike as his favorite teacher while at Servite. 

Justin Peterson' 05 studied game design at the University of Advancing Technology and now works as a Producer for Gravity Interactive.  He is married to Lauren and the couple reside in Lakewood, CA.

Wyatt Baker '11 has retired from wrestling and just completed a summer internship with one of the country's top digital marketing firms. He enjoys being an uncle to his three nephews and will be moving to Chicago to interview with start-ups and tech companies.

We want to hear from you! Send an update to [email protected] and you might see yourself in an upcoming issue!


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FUND A FRIAR 
Help provide a worthy student in financial need with the benefit of a Servite education. Click on the link or contact Steffanie Early at [email protected] to learn how you can sponsor a student.

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

Check the online calendar for more information.

HELP US FIND LOST BROTHERS

Please help us find missing classmates so that they don't miss out on special events, alumni updates and more. CLICK HERE to check the list of missing classmates.  

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