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ALUMNAE NEWS  -  FEBRUARY 2016
One Billion Rising
Last week, students gathered in the amphitheater for our 4th annual One Billion Rising event to rise, dance and demand justice and an end to violence against women.  Check out the video here!
Lenten Project Focused on Refugees

Every year for Lent, Spiritual Life Council (SLC) selects a global social issue to address. This year, we will be raising awareness and collecting donations for refugees. 
 
Why refugees? SLC decided to focus on refugees because it has been very visible in the media, yet most of us know very little about the topic. In order to learn more about the topic, four members of SLC attended a workshop with Catholic Charities of the East Bay to reflect on our Catholic tradition and teachings that uplift the dignity of all people, especially the most vulnerable. 

How can you help? 
  • Donate a gently-used soft baby carrier (the kind with snaps and buckles, not slings and wraps). The baby carriers make the emergent travel much easier and safer. We will donate all the collected baby carriers to Carry the Future, who will distribute them on our behalf. 
  • Give cash. We will be raising money for Catholic Charities' work with resettling families in the Bay Area. 
  • Pray. It is our hope that the Carondelet Community will develop a new understanding of this terrible crisis and reach out in compassion to make a difference.

In the News: "Catholics learn how to sponsor refugee families"- Catholic Voice, Feb. 8, 2016

Saying Goodbye to Longtime Carondelet Educator John Cardoza

John Cardoza
Longtime educator and former assistant principal John Cardoza passed away on January 17, 2016.  In his 12 years at Carondelet, John taught hundreds, inspired dozens and touched the hearts of so many more. Please keep John's sister Rose and his niece Chaney in your prayers during this difficult time. 

"Be good, play nice, don't fight, share your toys." 
 - John Cardoza

In an effort to help with John's medical bills, his family has created a gofundme page. His full obituary can be found here

Calling All Graduates from the Classes of 1976, 1986, 1996, 2006 & 2011!
class reunions

Your class reunion is just around the corner! Carondelet and De La Salle are working closely together to organize fun and memorable reunions for our alum. To make these events extra-special and personal, we need your help!

By becoming a member of your class reunion planning committee, you can help build enthusiasm, develop fun activities (like creating photo/memory boards), raise funds for your class reunion gift, meet new friends and reacquaint yourself with classmates, all while having a great time.

We understand that you lead a busy life and planning a major event like a reunion can be both exciting and overwhelming. A team effort among the two schools and these planning committees will help increase communication, ensure the events are organized, and result in the best of celebrations.

If you are interested in joining a reunion planning committee, or if you would like more information, please contact Jennifer Ortega, Director of Communications, 925.686.5353 x190 or [email protected]

Class of 1976Saturday, July 30Scott's Contra Costa Room in Walnut Creek
Class of 1986Saturday, July 16
Scott's Garden in Walnut Creek
Class of 1996Saturday, July 30Scott's Garden in Walnut Creek
Class of 2006Saturday, July 161515 Restaurant in Walnut Creek
Class of 2011Saturday, November 26TBD

Join Us for Our Annual Crab Feed, March 5
crab feed

Grab your friends and family (21 and over) and get ready to don your finest plastic bib while you feast on fresh crab from Oregon and tri tip at our 2016 Crab Feed on Saturday, March 5.

Doors open at 5:30 p.m. with appetizers, complimentary glass of wine and a specialty drink. Dinner begins at 6:45 p.m. and will be followed by dessert and an auction. Buy your tickets before the event sells out!

When: Saturday, March 5, 2016
Time: Doors open at 5:30 p.m.; Dinner will begin at 6:45 p.m.
Where: Carondelet High School, Garaventa Center

This is the Parent Association's biggest fundraising event of the year. Please support our students and purchase your tickets today!


Athletics News
carondelet cougar
Basketball Alum Reception 2016
Basketball alum from 1969 to 2014 - including WNBA star Jayne Appel '06 - connected at our inaugural Alumnae Basketball Reception Feb. 12 before watching our varsity team (pictured here with alum) beat Amador Valley 74-30. 

Varsity Soccer is the #1 overall seed in the Division 1 NCS Playoffs.  
Under the coaching of class of 1996 alum Amy Apodaca, the Varsity Soccer team beat rival Monte Vista High School last week to clinch the EBAL title! See photos and read about the game here

Varsity Soccer outscored Deer Valley 3-0 in the first round of NCS on Wednesday night. The Cougars face Clayton Valley Charter in the NCS Quarter Finals on Saturday, Feb. 20.


Basketball Senior Night is this Friday, 2/19. 
Come celebrate our seniors and cheer on the Cougars as they take on California High School! Senior Ceremony begins at 6:30 p.m. and tip-off is at 7:00 p.m.

Student Athletes
Five Athletes Commit to Playing in College
Earlier this month, the student body celebrated five senior athletes who signaled their commitment to continue their athletic careers in college. The five seniors are: Nicole Hitomi (Tennis, UC Riverside), Jade Rafallo (Soccer, Portland State), Maddy Duncan (Soccer, Purdue), Kaylie Collins (Soccer, USC) and Brooke Cilley (Soccer, Michigan). Congratulations, Cougars!

Keep up with all the action by following us on Twitter @Go_Carondelet or liking us on our Athletics Facebook page.  

CARONDELET HIGH SCHOOL'S  ANNUAL GOLF TOURNAMENT 
Swing for Science

MONDAY, APRIL 25, 2016
DIABO COUNTRY CLUB, DIABLO

A fun-filled day on an exclusive, challenging course
Prizes, awards, premium hosted bar & clubhouse banquet
All to benefit science education at Carondelet

Register today!

Alum to Present on Peace Corps Experiences

On Thursday, March 3, Carondelet students will have a chance to meet with alumnae who have served in the U.S. Peace Corps and learn about the Peace Corps' mission and goals, where volunteers serve
Vanessa Armijo served in Zambia and Turkmenistan.
in the world, the various sectors volunteers work in, and how to apply. 
 
Alumnae, including current Carondelet English teacher Pamela Erickson '93, Vanessa Armijo '93, Monica Drazba '05, and Ashleigh Montgomery '05, will share their personal experiences as volunteers, including what motivated them to join the organization, what they learned from the experience and how their service has shaped their personal and professional lives.
 
If you are a former Peace Corps volunteer and would like to participate or add your name to our list of alumnae who have served in the Peace Corps, please contact Pamela at [email protected]. Or, if you just want to join us for the afternoon, please do! The event will take place in the Garaventa Center on Thursday, March 3 from 1:55 to 3:15 p.m. Please RSVP to [email protected]
Life Updates - We'd Love to Hear Them! 

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For future issues of the Carondeletter and our alumnae e-newsletter, we would love to include life updates from our fantastic alumnae!
  • Have you been living the Carondelet mission?  
  • Do you have professional accomplishments to tout?
  • Are you newly married and want to share your story and photos?
  • Do you have a new family member you'd like us to meet?
We would love to hear what you've been up to since graduating from Carondelet and we're eager to share your stories of life, love, happiness, service and adventure!  We can't wait to hear from you! Please let us know what has been going on by using this online form
Upcoming Events

Sunday, Feb. 21
9:15 a.m.

Mother/Daughter Retreat
Wednesday, Feb. 24
6:30 p.m. 
Alumnae Association Board Meeting
Convent Community Room
All alumnae are welcome - dinner included!
Please RSVP to [email protected]
Thursday, Mar. 3
1:55 p.m.
Peace Corps Day
Garaventa Center
RSVP to [email protected]
Saturday, Mar. 5
5:30 p.m.
Carondelet Crab Feed
 Buy your tickets here
Monday, April 25
11:00 a.m. 
Swing for Science Golf Tournament
More info and register here



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