Alumni Newsletter    
May 2016
GROUNDBREAKING CEREMONY HELD FOR THE
FR. KEVIN FITZPATRICK AQUATICS CENTER
A groundbreaking ceremony on April 28, 2016 marked an important milestone in Servite history. In front of the assembled student body as well as an audience of benefactors, family and friends, Fr. Michael Pontarelli '73 blessed the ground for the new Fr. Kevin Fitzpatrick Aquatics Center at Servite.   In recent months, demolition was completed on three houses on Keystone Street to make way for the new state-of-the art facility. null President Peter S. Bowen '82 also shared that the impact of the new Aquatics Center goes far beyond our swim programs. "This is the first major capital project in 20 years at Servite and among our largest projects ever," he said. "The Aquatics Center will help our admissions efforts by demonstrating the vitality of our community and increasing our curb appeal. The new Aquatics Center also helps make room on our campus for future classrooms, a chapel and athletic facilities."

The 51-meter pool will feature solar heating, extra wide lanes for faster times, multiple floating and fixed cage water polo courses, pace clocks, shot clocks, a timing system and men's and women's locker rooms. The new Aquatics Center will allow multiple teams to practice, and will be able to host CIF, regional and national swimming and water polo tournaments. It will also double student participant capacity.

We are grateful to all those whose support have made this project possible, with special thanks to campaign leaders Jim Belardi '75 and Tim Buckley '73.  Next time you are in the neighborhood, stop by Servite and check out the changing face of our campus.  We are happy to arrange personal tours for our alumni.  
FREE SEMINAR FOR SERVITE ALUMNI & FAMILIES:
WHAT TO DO IF YOU ARE AN EXECUTOR
None of us want to think about losing a loved one, but planning and preparation are critical to protecting those who remain behind. Please join Servite's Legacy Advisory Board for an important presentation, "What to Do If You Are an Executor", on Thursday, May 12th at the Summit House Restaurant in Fullerton. The event will begin with a social hour at 5 PM, followed by dinner and presentation at 6 PM.  Don Hunsberger of Hunsberger Law (father of Evan '03) and Tom Gieser '68 of Gieser & Associates will discuss the role of the executor, a checklist of things to do before and after your loved one passes away, suggestions to avoid probate costs, and the Federal estate tax return process.
 
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Don HunsbergerTom Gieser '68

This evening is part of an ongoing series of information forums provided as a service for Servite alumni, parents, and grandparents. There is no promotion of or expectation of guests to purchase services. Seating is limited to 60 guests. RSVP to Mrs. Lori Stanley in the Servite Advancement Office, (714) 774-7575, x1173 or lstanley@servitehs.org.
REUNION PLANNING GUIDE NOW AVAILABLE
The Servite Alumni Association and Servite Advancement Office have collaborated to produce a new Reunion Planning Guide to assist our alumni in reunion planning.  This guide provides sample budgets, possible venues, suggested activities, and more.  If you are on the reunion planning committee for your class, or thinking about the future, contact Mrs. Jo Ruiz, Director of Advancement Events, to receive your free copy and get connected with other resources. 
2016 ATHLETICS HALL OF FAME HONOREES ANNOUNCED
Former Tennis Coach Dick Fumanti
The Servite Athletics Department has announced this year's inductees to  the Servite Athletics Hall of Fame. The Lifetime Achievement Award will be presented to Dick Fumanti, who coached tennis at Servite (and Rosary) for more  than two decades.  The following Servite graduates who were student athletes and examples of leadership and character will also be recognized at this year's ceremony:

Eric Andrade '83Football & Track
Brian Baggott '76Football, Basketball, Baseball & Track
Chris Burgett '83Football
Richard Russey '83Water Polo & Swimming
The recipients will be honored, along with athletes from the Class of 2016, at a banquet on Thursday, May 26th.  For more information, contact the Servite Athletics office at (714) 774-7575 ext. 1119. 
REUNIONS  
Classes with graduation years ending in a 1 or 6 celebrate reunions this year. Plans are already underway for the following classes:

Class of 1966 - Celebrate your 50th reunion with your fellow Friars! Manny Marquez '66 is looking for a few good Friars to help him organize this special event. 
 
Class of 1976 - a 40th reunion celebration will be held at the home of Mike Ernst '76 on Saturday, August 13th.  Graduates of Servite, Connelly, Marywood and Rosary are invited. Tell your friends and watch for more information soon.  Interested in helping? Contact Curtis Wesseln '76 or Rich McElrath '76 or send an email to alumni@servitehs.org

Class of 1986 - A Tri-School 30th reunion will be held on Saturday, September 24th at The Phoenix Club.  DJ Richard Blade (formerly of KROQ) will help you flashback to the 80s. Email trischoolclassof86@gmail.com to be added to the mailing list and Facebook group. 

Class of 1991 - A 25th Reunion Celebration is being spearheaded by Jim Petros '91 but he needs more committee members.

Class of 1996 - Your 20th reunion chairs, Kevin Merchant '96, Mike Azurin '96 and Nick Gonchar '96, are planning an event for Saturday, November 19th when everyone is home for Thanksgiving weekend.

Class of 2006 - Capt. Melvin Walker is your reunion chair and is planning an event for the Servite-Mater Dei weekend, October 28-30th.  More committee members are needed! 

Class of 2011 - Committee volunteers needed!  

To help with your reunion,  please contact Mrs. Jo Ruiz, Director of Advancement Events, at jruiz@servitehs.org or (714) 774-7575, ext. 1604.  

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!  
UPCOMING ALUMNI EVENTS
TODAY IS THE LAST DAY TO REGISTER FOR MEET THE COACHES SOCIAL WITH VARSITY FOOTBALL ON MAY 14TH

Get to know our varsity coaches, get a preview of next season and null spend some time with fellow Friars at this special event on Saturday, May 14th from 6 PM - 10 PM at a private home in Fullerton.  Dinner, beer and wine will be served and there will be an opportunity to bid on some great silent auction items, like a sideline experience at a fall game. REGISTER ONLINE by May 2nd.  There is limited capacity at this event so register today or miss out!

FRIAR NETWORKING SOCIAL & HAPPY HOUR AT TAPS BREA ON WEDNESDAY, MAY  27TH
Our Alumni Networking Socials keep getting bigger & better, with Friars from a variety of classes and industries attending. Join us for the next one at TAPS Fish House & Brewery (101 E. Imperial Hwy, Brea) on Wednesday, May 27th from 5:30 PM to 7:30 PM. Bring your business cards and your Servite stories!  RSVP ONLINE by May 26th.
FEATURED FRIARS OF THE MONTH
It's May and that sometimes means seniors get a bit restless. Names have been withheld to protect the innocent, but rumor has it this picture might have had something to do with a Senior Prank by the Class of 1968.  Thanks to Ed Langer '68 for sharing this gem.  If you'd like a copy, he'd be happy to send you one! CLICK HERE to email Ed. Send us your throwback photos or current pictures with your classmates to see them in the newsletter!



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 searly@servitehs.org.
 
Tim Prukop '83 is Chief Revenue Officer for Venue Next and works out of Austin, Texas. His company provides a mobile app for guest experiences at professional sports stadiums, entertainment venues and hotels.

Chris Melodia '89 is President of Imperial Paving Company of Santa Fe Springs.
 
  
Oscar Alvarez '91 is a movie producer who recently sold and distributed  The Real Miyagi , a feature length documentary to Netflix. The doc has been doing well in the festival circuit this past year.   More information can be found at www.LoveProjectFilms.com

James Silberstein '93 
is a writer and teaches English at Santa Margarita High School. 
 

Congratulations to David Pastorello '01 and his wife Heather on the birth of their son Luca on April 17th.
 
Dana Burns '04 and his wife Valerie are the proud parents of Payton and Dylan.  The family lives in La Mirada and Dana is a Private Client Relationship Manager for JP Morgan Chase.

Anthony Papian '06 
lives in Washington, DC where he is a professional staff member of the United States Senate Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.

Byron Ernst '05 shared that Wise Guys Pizza is hosting its 7th annual Charity Golf Tournament, Memorial Day, Monday, May 30th at Tustin Ranch Golf Club. Proceeds this year will benefit Tustin's Children Center for the Blind and Baby Kennedy's Super Hero Health Care Fund. CLICK HERE to download flyer.


Have you gotten married? Had a child?  Received recognition? We want to hear from you! Send an update to searly@servitehs.org and you might see yourself in an upcoming issue!

FUTURE FRIAR
OF THE MONTH
Meet Charles Kasper, son of Scott Kasper '05 and wife Jessica. If you have recently had a son or a grandson, let us know and we'll send you a free Future Friar bib. UPDATE YOUR RECORD with birth announcements, weddings, job changes, etc.

Is your company or business growing?  Do you need full or part-time help?  Does your employer offer internships for our college alumni home for the summer?  List them with the Alumni Association's new Hire a Friar program!  CLICK HERE for more information or to submit your job openings. 

Current openings include summer, part-time and full time positions.  CHECK POSTINGS


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