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ALUMNAE NEWS - MARCH 2017
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Carondelet Breaks Ground on Athletics Complex
We have officially broken ground on the Carondelet Athletics Complex in Walnut Creek! On Feb. 2 the groundbreaking ceremony was celebrated with our Board of Trustees, students, distinguished alumnae, generous donors and several elected officials including, Walnut Creek Mayor Rich Carlston.
Immediately following the ceremony, benefactor Lisa Hofmann Morgan publicly announced that The Hofmann Family Foundation was pledging $15 million to fully fund the school's endowment for student scholarships and to support the construction of a new Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts and Math (STEAM) center.
"This is an incredible opportunity for our school.
This generous gift paves the way for us to complete our Athletics Complex and take on two other important priorities for the school -- need-based student aid, and STEM education for women," said Carondelet President Bonnie Cotter, announcing the school's new $38 million capital campaign.
We can't wait to celebrate the grand opening of the new Athletics Complex with our entire community this fall. Find our
full press release here and see more pictures on
Facebook.
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Submit Your Nomination for Alumna of the Year
Do you know an exceptional woman of heart, faith and courage? Carondelet is
seeking nominations for its 2017 Alumna of the Year award, which is presented to a graduate who exemplifies the Carondelet mission.
All nominations must be received by March 31, 2017. The Alumnae Association Board of Directors considers all nominations and presents a recommendation to the Carondelet High School administration. The award recipient will be announced in May.
Criteria:
- Embraces and exemplifies the mission of Carondelet High School, to inspire excellence by preparing young women to live with heart, faith and courage in the Catholic tradition and the spirit of the Sisters of St. Joseph
- Incorporates service and leadership into her life and shares her talents with the community
- Remains connected to Carondelet through school and/or alumnae activities
Submit your nomination today!
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Get Ready 'Cause Here They Come: Reunions for the Classes of '72, '77, '87, '97, '07 and '12
Mark your calendar! Joint reunions for Carondelet and De La Salle are coming up this summer and we can't wait to see you.
Classes of '72 and '77: Saturday, August 5 at Scott's Seafood in Walnut Creek
Classes of '87 and '97: Saturday, July 22 at Blackhawk Auto Museum
Class of '07: Friday, July 21 at Sauced BBQ & Spirits in Walnut Creek
Class of '12: Saturday, November 25, at Skipolini's in Walnut Creek
Invitations will be mailed soon and the link to online registration is now live on our website!
If you're interested in helping plan your class reunion by becoming a class rep, please email alumnae@carondeleths.org for more information. We need your support and input to make these memorable celebrations special. And, be sure to check out the latest on your class Facebook page!
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Carondelet Rises to the Occasion with an Impactful Community Event
On Feb. 13 members of the Carondelet community gathered
to rise in solidarity to end violence against women. As a host site for the One Billion Rising mass action, students, friends, neighbors, faculty and staff came together to raise their voices against these injustices. The event included a "Rise Up" performance from our nationally acclaimed dance team, performances by our talented students, members of the Peter Pan Foundation and drummers from Da Island Way, self defense classes, art activities and more.
Writer/poet
Emari Dimagiba '90
gave an emotional and courageous speech about being a survivor of assault.
"My most important message to you as students, as caring adults, as a community is to stand up and speak up. If you hear or see disrespect in its face or from the sidelines, or third hand, start practicing how to stand up and speak up," Emari said. "Cultivate clarity, interrupt inappropriateness and disrupt disrespect, so that wrongs can be avoided and corrected."
We were also honored to have Concord Mayor Laura Hoffmeister and City Council member Carlyn Obringer share some words of encouragement and present Carondelet with an official proclamation recognizing our involvement in the One Billion Rising movement. Through this proclamation the City Council declared, Feb.13, 2017, as "Violence Against Women Prevention Day" in the City of Concord.
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Students Choose Powerful Lenten Project: Human Trafficking
As Lent begins, the Carondelet community gathered for a prayerful Ash Wednesday liturgy. Not only did this beautiful event signify the beginning of Lent, but it also marked the start of our Lenten Project. Every year, our students choose an area of service to focus on, and this year, they selected the injustices surrounding human trafficking.
Two powerful g
uest speakers helped kick off the project by educating students about this devastating issue. Alameda County District Attorney Nancy O'Malley '71 and Tiffany LaVoie of 3Strands Global Foundation spoke to students about human trafficking and its prevalence in the Bay Area and throughout the United States.
"The young women of our Spiritual Life Council selected the topic of human trafficking because they recognize this issue as a tragic injustice that must be addressed," said Carondelet's Director of Campus Ministry Lacy Matthews. "Our faith teaches us that all people have dignity and deserve the right to live safe and flourishing lives."
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Women of Heart Attend the Annual Mother-Daughter Retreat
On Feb. 26, nearly 150 women of heart from across generations came together to celebrate our annual Mother-Daughter Retreat. Students, alumnae, mothers, aunts and grandmothers were able to spend the day reflecting on and strengthening their relationships. Thank you to everyone who attended and made this such a beautiful event.
When asked what inspired them about the retreat, participants said:
"It was a gathering of women, older generations and younger generations...sharing their stories..."
"A special time to spend with my daughter where the focus is on our relationship both as family and spiritually."
"This retreat gave us the time to slow down and cherish this time together..."
"I learned more about my mom's love for me--what a blessing. I got to know my mom a lot more..."
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Students Unite and Celebrate at Black History Month Assembly
In honor of Black History Month, students were treated to an inspiring assembly organized by Carondelet and De La Salle's Black Student Union. Students shared African American culture and experiences through spoken word, African and modern dances, and biographical presentations.
"To say that the assembly was a success is an understatement; it was both moving and impactful," said BSU co-moderator and Carondelet alumna Mrs. Kate Cutright '93. The school community thanks the students who dedicated their time and talent to the overall enhancement of our community.
Niaja Nolan '17 reflected on the experience saying, "More than anything, this assembly was meaningful because it highlighted the work that I have put in over the past four years at Carondelet to help open conversations about the complex topic of race and to help educate the community. I
hope people gained a deeper knowledge of black history and culture, and that black history is American history."
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Alum Spotlight: Kristina Campbell '93
Kristina Campbell '93 has dedicated her professional life to advancing and protecting the rights of immigrants. She became interested in immigrants' rights after working with farmworkers on a spring break trip. After graduating from St. Mary's College, Kristina attended Notre Dame Law School, earning her J.D. in 2002.
She currently works as a tenured Professor of Law at the Jack & Lovell Olender Director, Immigration and Human Rights Clinic at the University of the District of Columbia (UDC), David A. Clarke School of Law. Kristina teaches immigration law and supervises the casework of students enrolled in the Immigration Clinic, which provides much needed legal representation to immigrants. In her free time, Kristina leads her students on study trips to Arizona, Mexico, and Texas to provide legal services to immigrants. She credits the superior education she received at Carondelet for laying the groundwork for her to become a leader in her field.
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Summer School Registration is Live!
Summer @ Carondelet is back! We are offering a variety of co-ed middle and high school courses to help kids get an academic edge this summer. We also have programs specifically for girls with our middle school sports clinics and a Girls Leadership program designed for 4th- and 5th-graders to allow them to explore their leadership skills. Whether the kids in your life are looking to get ahead or have some fun in the sun, we've got it all. Check out our online course catalog and register today!
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The Carondelet basketball team with their plaque, banner and medals after winning the NCS Division I Girls Basketball Championship with a 56-31 win over Heritage HS on March 3.
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Carondelet Captures NCS DI Basketball Title
Congratulations to our varsity basketball team on their North Coast Section Division I Girls' Basketball Championship. The Cougars defeated Heritage High School, 56-31, on March 3, to bring home the championship trophy.
Carondelet posted four victories in the NCS Championship tournament by an average margin of 40.0 points per game. The Cougars defeated Santa Rosa (88-39), American (83-38), Castro Valley (76-35) and Heritage (56-31).
Following Friday's win over Heritage, the Cougars were selected as the No. 2 seed in the 2017 CIF Northern California State Girls' Basketball Championships Open Division. Carondelet entered the state tournament ranked eighth in California Division I, No. 12 in the California overall rankings and No. 35 nationally.
The Cougars opened the state tournament at home against Cardinal Newman (28-3) on
March 10. A
fter an extremely
hard-fought battle to the end, Carondelet came up short, falling to Cardinal Newman 48-47.
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Cougars Finish 2nd in NCS DI Girls' Soccer Championship
The Carondelet varsity soccer team closed the 2017 NCS/Les Schwab Tires Division I Girls' Winter Soccer Championship with a runner-up finish, losing to Liberty, 3-2, in the championship game
on Feb. 25.
Carondelet jumped out to an early 1-0 lead with a goal by
Cassidy Tshimbalanga '18, off a corner kick by
Devin Lozano '18, less than three minutes into the game. With the score remaining 1-0 at halftime, Liberty scored three goals in the first four minutes of the second half to open a 3-1 lead. Tshimbalanga scored again midway through the second half, but the Cougars could not find the back of the net in the remainder of the game, and fell to the Lions.
Carondelet, which posted a runner-up finish in 2016 as well, had wins over College Park (3-2), Granada (1-0), and California (2-0) to get to the 2017 NCS Championship Game.
Go, Cougars!
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Support STEM Education with a Round of Golf!
Early Bird Pricing Ends Friday, March 31
Are you ready for an entertaining day of on-course competition, activities and prizes? Our annual golf tournament will be hosted at Blackhawk Country Club this year. Highlights include the 19th hole premium hosted cocktail reception, an exciting wine-and-sport-filled silent auction and a delicious clubhouse banquet awards dinner. Carondelet's highly-ranked golf team will even be on hand to hit drives for those who need a few extra yards.
The Swing for Science Golf Tournament benefits Carondelet's Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math (STEM) program.
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Job Opportunities at Carondelet
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We're hiring!
If you're passionate about giving our students the same life-changing experience you had at Carondelet, we have some exciting opportunities for you.
- Director of Academic and Learning Support
- Summer School teachers
Join our amazing team, including some of your fellow alums, to help transform the lives of the next generation of Cougars.
Click here for more details on the positions and instructions for how to apply. |
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Life Updates - We'd Love to Hear Them
We're working on the next issue of the
Carondeletter and we'd love to include your life updates!
- 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?
Tell us what you've been up to since graduating from Carondelet. 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
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Mark Your Calendar!
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| March 16 |
Dance Showcase
7 p.m.
Gym |
| March 30 - April 8 |
Macbeth Production
DLS Theatre |
| April 24 |
Swing for Science Golf Tournament
Blackhawk Country Club |
| April 28 - May 5 |
Winton Arts Festival
7 p.m. |
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