PHS Reunion Guide
Planning a reunion? Check out this PHS Reunion Guide (click here) to help you. Contact Janet Bower at JBower@ParacleteHS.org or (661) 943-3255 ext. 111 with questions or to share your venue/reunion experiences.
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Lost Spirits – For possible reunions in 2021, below are the alumni for whom we do not have contact information. If you see your name on the list, or are in contact with someone on the list, please contact Janet Bower at JBower@ParacleteHS.org or 661-943-3255 ext. 111.
1971
Steve Akers
Michaela Dietzel
Jim Fenald
Susan Henry
Vickie Fletcher
Monica Girard
Barbara Graves
Charles Grenier
Carol Guidry
Pat Haley
Michael Hansen
Ken Jones
Sylvia Keller
Joe Lawrence
Jack London
Sheena MacBeth
Mark Majewski
Larry Mann
Terry Melcher
Melissa Miller
Pearl Mims
Mary Pat O’Connor
Anne Pettigrew
Juanita Rodriguez
Charlotte Tomkinson
1981
Mike Barbaruolo
Louis Barrio
Diane Coler
Susan Cummiskey
Katherine Ellis
Susan Heffernan
Thomas Johnson
Mitchell Mann
Catherine Martori
Nancy Narimatsu
Torance Navarette
Henry Perez
Gwendolyn Poole
Veronica Renteria
Rolando Roberto
Rochelle Rogge
Robert Rollins
Michael Rushing
Jennifer Santos
Ronald Shuart
Robert Stern
Paul Teran
Troy Torchia
Michael Voge
Nonna Waterman
Pamela Watson
1991
Kelly Banner
Albert Barbuscia
Andrew Barbuscia
Dawn Barton
Heather Berg
Angela Calderon
Danielle Carbajal
John Doyle
Mark Field
Kenneth Fusca
Kim Gridler
Dan Guntle
Michelle Haynes
William Hebert
Stacy Hollingshead
Andrew Jacoby
Edward Joyce
Aaron Kennington
Carissa Klevens
Stephanie Knapp
Brian Lawson
Kimberly Lowe
Anthony Marino
Lisa Martinez
Anupama Masih
Christopher McDowell
Genevieve McGeisey
Glenn Merritt
Vandana Mistry
Varsha Mistry
Sonya Robinson
Thomas Perazzo
Katherine Pitts
Michael Read
Mary Schlientz
Richard Shoffstall
Brian Shreves
Karen Harvey
Claudia Siques
Joseph Spragno
L. Trenton Taylor
Shawn Vose
Abigail Waguespack
Anna Wierenga
Jason Williams
2001
Daryl Agorrilla
Jacob Aguilar
Adriana Altamirano
Amanda Anderson
Nicole Arellano
Jennifer Arroyo
Andrew Baquiran
Brittany Booth
Loren Brakke
Noah Bustos
Jessica Baumgartner
Kara Csicsai
Catherine Cuccias
Steven Dinsdale
Megan Esber
Jason Estavillo
Daniel Gusman
Stephanie Harik
Christopher Hockett
Charles Hunt
Evan Jeffries
Jason Joyce
Leandra Kamer
Jun-Gi Kim
Evan Knoblauch
Sarah Leano
Paul Lovelady
Eric Macisso
Portia McElrath
Megan Miller
Courtney Millsap
Michael Moore
Sarah Mottino
Michael Musella
Aimee Phelan
Leor Ram
Rechele Ramirez
Nicole Segroves
Adam Smith
Paul Watts
Lisa Wurst
Michael Zarvos
2011
Brittney Alvarado
Peter DeMarzio
Michael Esquer
Madeline Hoon
Lether Johnson
Kaitlenn Ledford
Ashleigh Lloyd
Bernadette Lopez
Samantha Macias
Antonio Merilleno
Celebrated Reunions:
CLASS OF 1991’S 25TH REUNION!
The Class of 1991 celebrated and reminisced at their 25th reunion in July 2016. Forty people attended (several came from out of state) the spirited party in “The Spare Room” at the historic Roosevelt Hotel in Hollywood. the planning committee included Derek McMurtry (1991 Class President), Yanir Ram (ASB President), and Lena Lewandowski Smyth (ASB Publicity Chair). Those enjoying the reunion included: Andrew Barbuscia, Albert Barbuscia, Laura Staats, Tara Monaghan, Diana Monaghan (92), Holly Ludwig, Yanir Ram, Danielle Carbajal, Bill Hebert, Tom Perazzo, Devin Houlihan, Heather Berg, Brighton Bacchus (89), Chris Cherioli, Amy Ulberg, Chad Eberhardt, Joey Curtis, Tamar Davis, Lena Lewandowski, Alesha Kneisel (92), Derek McMurtry, Veronica Aguilar, Ted Wade, Davide Dragotto, and John Harris – who sported a Paraclete polo showing his Spirit pride!
CLASS of 1995 REUNION!
Twenty years? No way!!!
Thank you to all who attended!
Here’s a recap of the event:
In October 2016, the Class of 1995 celebrated an exciting 20 year reunion weekend with a kick-off at the Paraclete Homecoming Football Game on Friday night followed by drinks and good cheer at Schooners Patio Grille. the two-night event culminated in another event at BeX on Saturday night. Classmates showed up with a few items from the 90’s including: letterman and cheer jackets that have been collecting dust since that time and an unwavering, familiar, and exorbitant amount of class spirit. It was a time for reminiscing, sharing memories, and large amounts of laughter. It was about reconnecting beyond an occasional post on social media. It was the opportunity to build or re-build bridges and get to know someone a little better in the NOW.
As we closed our reunion, there was a palpable sense of connection with the class and a desire to participate in Paraclete’s vibrant community more in the future! To keep up with the Class of 1995: Paracleteclass1995@gmail.com or via the Class Facebook Group at https://www.facebook.com/groups/792481824127768/.
A world of gratitude to the PHS Class of ’95 Reunion Committee!
CLASS OF ’73 REUNION
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On the hottest day of June 2013, Athletic Director Margaret Neill and 22 of her classmates, with 10 of their spouses, gathered in the desert oasis of David Adams’ backyard in Rosamond, CA. Incredible effort went into the searching for contact information and eventual invitations to long-lost friends by Susan (Turkal) McDonough, Janet Waldron-Chapman, and Susan (Titter) McDougal. These selfless women also planned the entire event, stocked our supplies, shopped for and prepared all the delicious food and beverages, and cleaned up after the day’s festivities. A big thank you also goes out to Don McDonough who greatly helped his wife’s former classmates enjoy their evening.
We talked about what we love – our families & homes, jobs & retirement, and adventures current, and back at Paraclete. Stories were swapped of our children, nephews, nieces, and cousins who were also blessed with opportunities there. Mike Owens and Ed Bolen treated us to live music. We lovingly recalled our deceased parents, and classmates Patty Humm Steineckert, Mike London, Scott Murtaugh, Phil Strack, and Steve Folzman. A few peers who could not attend were surprised by telephone calls from Mike Serchia that evening. Facebook friends commented on our photos as soon as they were posted.
Improbable as it may seem, a mini reunion of 4 of the “Five Susans” (who each attended all 8 years of Sacred Heart School), and 6 of the “Eight PHS ’73 Susans” occurred. Susan Marie (Turkal) McDonough, Susan Marie (Olson) Wallis, Susan Marie (Sherlock) Randleman, and Susan Kathleen (Reilly) Wilson missed seeing Susan Kay Zeitz. They were joined by Susan Marie (Maldonado) Harter and Susan Ann (Titter) McDougal, and missed Susan (McCalman) Clipperton. “Special Susans” were Susie Spirits Janet Waldron-Chapman and Martha (Bertier ’79) Adams. Dan Prestera’s wife Susan was included, and Bill Crawford’s wife Susan was missed. And it all happened on Sue Ave!
Steve and Leni Strack left early to attend her reunion that same evening. Others left the next day for homes as far away as Ohio, Georgia, Maryland, and New Jersey. Interested Spirits toured our Alma Mater with Margaret Neil. We saw our classrooms, labs, the Chapel and gym, as well as the new Spirit Store, Alumni Office, Drama Department, and Multi-Purpose Room with new classrooms. All were amazed with the additions, improvements, new equipment, and beautiful sports fields & landscaping. We loved the abundance of lunch tables! We were also pleased with the opportunity for financial aid, which was not available to us as students.
Janet Waldron-Chapman will culminate a year’s worth of reunion tasks by sharing some of the 100+ photos her future son-in-law snapped, and by delivery of a check from the class of ’73 to continue the good works of PHS.
CLASS OF ’74 REUNION
…held on Saturday October 25, 2014 as a multi-year reunion for the classes of ’74 through ’78 at Medrano’s Restaurant in Lancaster
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Those who attended the multi-year reunion had a great time reminiscing and, in the case of Joe Dragan of the class of ’77, a little confessing. Monsignor Doug Saunders who was the vice-principal in the 1973 school year, then principal from the 1974 to 1980, attended the reunion also. Joe fessed up a little misbehavior on his part to the Monsignor. Well the rest of us kept our mouths shut as far as I know. Classmates hailed from Illinois, Nevada, Oregon, Maryland and all over California. The 73-74 cheer squad gathered for a photo, but missed our Suzie Spirit (Mary Jane (Jansa) Freire). Someone hoped for an actual cheer from the foursome (ha ha!!), but glasses were simply raised and we said “Cheers!” instead. Back in the day when Paraclete boasted an enrollment of 300+ all classmates knew each other, crossing the lines of graduation years. We even had a few party crashers from the classes of ’79 and ‘82…they just had to party with those upper classmen! The evening flew by, just like the forty years since the ’74 graduation. My thanks to all who attended…I appreciate those that want to revisit their Paraclete roots. I look forward to another reunion…maybe for the Class of ’75? Sounds like spirited fun!
Janet (Godde) Bower
Your Alumni Coordinator
CLASS OF ’84 REUNION
The class of 1984 held their 30th Reunion at Julianni’s Italian Restaurant in Lancaster, CA on 10/25/2014 with a morning brunch that followed at Medranos Mexican Food Restaurant.
This was a special time that included classmates, teachers, and guests. It was a wonderful gathering where we shared information about our lives and got an opportunity to get re-acquainted. There was a slide show from present family events and past memories, we all shared. We also took time to remember those who could not attend and especially remembered those who left us too soon. A great time was had by all who attended. Looking forward to see you at our 40th Reunion!