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| Congratulations to the newest members of the Carondelet Alumnae Association - the 192 graduates of the Class of 2017! We were proud to welcome them to the club at the senior breakfast on May 15. Check out more pics on Facebook! |
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| Thank you to our incredible Alumnae Association Board for organizing the senior breakfast! Pictured from left: Susan Talatala Psara '04; Inge Sorensen Houston '82; Carol Pueringer Padilla '82; Barbara Hockel Lopez '81; Eugenie Broussard ' 73; and Mary Fichtenkort McFarland '77. Not pictured: Michelle Missaggia Daly '88, Katia Chorro Jatoft '89; and Char Teutschel '79. |
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Also spotted at the senior breakfast:
Thank you for your support, alum teachers,
Ashley Chavez '08 (kinesiology),
Janine Orr '89 (science) and
Lesley Schooler '96 (math)!
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Angela Varian Schroeter '88 Named Alumna of the Year
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| Michelle Missaggia Daly '88 (left) presented classmate Angela with her award. |
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Congratulations to
Angela Varian Schroeter '88 for being named Carondelet's 2017 Alumna of the Year!
Angela graduated from UC Davis with a double-major in Geology and Environmental Policy and Analysis. She continued her education at the University of Nevada, Reno, earning a Master's Degree in Hydrogeology and became a groundwater specialist who focuses on environmental justice and helping disadvantaged communities.
Her sister
Skye Hayworth '91, who nominated Angela, said her sister is a tireless advocate for those most affected by contaminated groundwater.
As a supervising engineering geologist with the State Water Resources Control Board, Angela successfully worked to expand requirements for irrigated agriculture to protect groundwater in the Central Coast area of California from further contamination.
When she returned to Carondelet on May 15 to receive her award during the senior assembly, Angela addressed the school's 800 students, saying: "I am excited to see so many young women, so capable and full of energy, ready to change the world. Our future is very literally in your hands."
Angela implored students to discover their passions and listen to their faith. "What is God calling you to do?" she asked, adding "work hard, be courageous, and use your talents and skills in service of others who are less fortunate than you."
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Athletics Complex Under Construction, Check Out the Action!
The rain has stopped, the sun is out and our tractors are moving! Construction of our state-of-the-art athletics complex is well under way and we look forward to opening the facility later this year.
If you'd like to take a peek at all the action, check out our web cams, which are live streaming the construction in both in the aquatics area and on the field.
Please stay tuned for details about our grand opening, and for more information about the project, click here.
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Kathleen Henggeler Named Director of Alumnae Engagement
Carondelet is proud to announce its new Director of Alumnae Engagement,
Kathleen Henggeler. Kathleen is mother to alumnae
Chelsea Russell Spenser '09 and
Samantha Russell '14, and she began working for Carondelet as a parent volunteer in 2005. For the last seven years, Kathleen has served as Carondelet's Director of
Special Events, running Visions of Christmas, the annual Swing for Science golf tournament, and myriad other events. She also manages the school store.
"Through the years and my varied involvement within the Carondelet c
ommunity, I have had the pleasure of meeting so many inspiring alumnae, and I
have gained a deep appreciation for the amazing women who have graced these halls," Kathleen said.
"I am honored and excited to take on this new role, and I
would like to encourage all alumnae to return
to campus for a visit and to learn about the great things that are
happening now and that are on the horizon. Our students benefit immensely from any opportunity to connect with our alumnae, so please, get in touch!"
Prior to working for Carondelet, Kathleen had a 12-year accounting and finance career at Chevron, and later transitioned to being a full-time mom. She is currently pursuing an MBA form the University of Massachusetts, Amherst.
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Alum Spotlight: Grace Olson '11
by Caitlin Papalia '20
Grace Olson '11 embodies the Carondelet mission through her involvement in a company that demonstrates all of which woman is capable. BOXFOX, a gift box business that delivers personal gifts for all occasions, was started in 2014 by three women who had the courage to strive toward their goals.
Grace served as an inspiration for the company during her time at UCLA. Her sorority "Big Sis" sent her a "get well soon" gift box when she was sick with pneumonia, and realized that there was a hole in the gift box marketplace. She launched BOXFOX at age 22 with two other friends, and Grace joined them at the start-up last year in Los Angeles.
The goal of BOXFOX is to lift the stress of gifting, since it can be very time consuming, and to give quality, personalized gifts without the hassle.
"I think my experiences at Carondelet, as well as being raised by a Carondelet woman, gave me the foundation to not only navigate post-graduate life but to thrive at BOXFOX," Grace said. "Being a Carondelet woman of faith and heart helped me re-route my life after a huge setback. Surrounding myself with like-minded women in BOXFOX has helped me thrive in my new stage of life."
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Track and Field Wins NCS Tri-Valley Championship
The Carondelet track and field team collected 108 points, across 16 events, to capture the North Coast Section Tri-Valley Championship title on May 20.
In route to their 62-point victory over second-place Granada, the Cougars had 13 top-five finishes, which included five firsts, three seconds, two thirds and three fourths. Additionally, the Cougars set three North Coast Section Tri-Valley meet records in the 100-meter, 200-meter and 4x100-meter events.
Included in all three of Carondelet's NCS meet records was (new alum!)
Mikayla Scott '17. Mikayla was the individual champion in the 100 and 200 meter races, and was on the first place 4x100 relay team. She set school and meet records in the 100-meter race with a time of 11.76, and the 200-meter run with a time of 24.07. In the 4x100 meter relay, she partnered with
Mia Avila '18, (new alum!)
Hanna Coloma '17 and
Aryel Coats '20 to set an NCS Tri-Valley Meet record, crossing the finish line in 47.21.
Go, Cougars!
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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 soon 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 have been mailed 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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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!
- Are you a new college graduate?
- 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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Missing Our Updates? Re-subscribe Today
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simply sign up here. Please spread the word! Thank you.
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Mark Your Calendar!
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| July 21 |
Class of 2007 Reunion
Sauced Walnut Creek
Tickets |
| July 22 |
Class of 1987 & Class of 1997 Reunions
Blackhawk Auto Museum
Tickets |
| Aug. 5 |
Class of 1972 & Class of 1977 Reunions
Scott's Seafood Walnut Creek
Tickets |
| Sept. 29 |
Homecoming |
| Nov. 9-18 |
Company's fall performance
DLS Theatre |
| Nov. 25 |
Class of 2012 Reunion
location TBD |
| Nov. 28 - Dec. 3 |
Visions of Christmas |
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