Alumni E-Newsletter - Winter 2024 | |
Our Fall and the start of the Winter semesters have been full of the Wildcat spirit. We have gathered together to experience a deeper connection to each other through spirituality, learning, and community! Enjoy below some of the highlights. | |
Wildcat Alumni in the News | |
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Jared Goff '13
Congratulations to Jared Goff ‘13 and his team, the Detroit Lions, on their NFC Championship! Jared was inducted into MC’s Hall of Fame in 2023. His accomplishments, both on and off the field, continue to inspire our students and community. Congratulations, Jared! MC is proud of you!
Prior to the NFC Championship game, The 'Jared Goff Players and Fan Chant' took the city of Detroit and the Nation by Storm! If you missed it on social media, check out the videos below. Jared's name was being chanted by his teammates and by total strangers at sporting events, airports and in grocery stores.
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The 'Jared Goff Players and Fan Chant'...just a few of the videos that circled the globe this past month. Click each to view the video. | |
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Toula Falvey '18
After graduating from MC, Toula Falvey continued to play women's water polo at the collegiate level, attending the University of the Pacific in Stockton, California, for four years and graduating in 2022. She went on to receive her Master's degree in marketing and continued playing water polo at Durham University, graduating in 2024. Toula is now competing on the world stage as a member of Great Britain's (GB) Women's Professional Water Polo Team. The road to success for Falvey was not always easy. In 2021, she was hit with a serious health scare that almost took her out of the game. With the help of a team of doctors and specialists and her unwavering determination, Toula was back in the pool in 2022 and became GB's top scorer earlier this year. Currently (February 2024) Toula is competing at the World Aquatics Championships with her team in Doha, Qatar. Good luck, Toula!
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Taylor Wirth '16
Taylor graduated from Cal Poly San Luis Obispo and now lives in Venice, California with her dog Brody. She is a Project manager for Insomniac Events, which produces music festivals. Taylor completed in her second New York Marathon with a finish time of 4:01, a 27 minute improvement from her first marathon. She writes," The New York Marathon was the best day of my life - the crowd carried me through the entire race with over 3 million people cheering me on the whole time. I met amazing people on the start line on Staten Island where only the runners wait for their start. A 78 year old woman who was running with her best friend, and a man who had never run in his life until the day he decided to run the NYC marathon. Everyone was so connected to one another through the race which was really special. I ran for a charity raising money for Breast Cancer Awareness, specifically early detection. The charity is called Think Pink Rocks. I can't wait to run another one!
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Wildcats Win the STATE TITLE!
Christmas came early for our Wildcat Football Team as they clinched the Division 3A State Championship title. We are proud of the boys, coaches, our amazing cheer team and the entire athletic staff. Most of all, we are grateful for your support all season long!
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Our Fall Athletics was full of milestones, and senior Wildcat Athletes made moves to play across the country in their college years.
Fall Team Spotlights:
- 15 of our Fall teams (Freshman/JV/Varsity) were Distinguished Scholastic Teams with an average GPA over 3.0.
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Men’s Water Polo: The Men’s Water Polo team continued to make great strides with a growing roster and a team that improved throughout the year.
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Women’s Field Hockey: The Women’s Field Hockey season finished MCAL in 2nd place in the regular season and qualified for playoffs.
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Women’s Golf: The Women’s team came in 4th in the MCAL. The girls competed as a team in the NCS Division 2 championship, finishing in the top 5. Lexi Ferguson '26 advanced to the D1 meet for the second straight year.
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Women’s Tennis: The Women’s Tennis team was a tiebreak away from the MCAL tournament, but qualified for the Division 2 NCS playoffs. Maya Mosher '26 placed 2nd in the singles tournament and qualified for the NCS Division 2 Championships.
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Women’s Volleyball: The Wildcats came in 3rd in the regular season and made it to the NCS Championship for the 9th straight year, at Division 1. They also advanced to the CIF NorCal Championship Tournament.
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Women’s Water Polo: The Women’s Water Polo team finished 3rd in the MCAL and was a top 5 seed in the NCS Division 2 playoffs. The Cats ended their season in another heartbreaker in the NCS semifinal vs. Marin Academy, losing by only one goal to the eventual champions.
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Calling All Lacrosse Alumni | |
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You're Invited!
Attend an MC Lacrosse Comeback Event on Saturday, March 16 at MC on the Richard Ghilotti Family Football Field. Watch the MC Men’s Lacrosse Team face off against Sacred Heart Preparatory at 3:00pm. Meet the team and Coach BJ Grill. Food and drinks will be provided after the game. Our Wildcat LAX is heading into an exciting MCAL season, and we would love to have former players and their families come and watch the Wildcats in action! For questions, please contact Matt Holmes at mholmes@retailwestinc.com for more information, and go Cats!
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Marin Catholic Celebrates 75 Years | |
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Saturday, March 9, 2024
Exhibit Hall, Marin Center, San Rafael
Auction and 75th Celebration Dinner
5:30pm - Hosted Cocktails and Passed Appetizers
7:30pm - 75th Anniversary Dinner, Silent and Live Auction
9:00pm - Dance the Night Away to Live Music!
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MC Celebrates Catholic Schools Week
January 28 - February 3
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It was week of celebration at MC as we celebrated our students, faculty & staff and community during Catholic Schools Week. On Thursday, February 1, we celebrated vocations. We are so grateful to have Father Ginter and the Dominican Sisters are part of our MC family. Please enjoy the video below from our students on why they value their Catholic School education. | |
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CLASS OF 1973: 50-YEAR REUNION
The Class of ‘73 gathered at MC on Homecoming Day for their Golden Diploma ceremony and celebration lunch! Over 75 alumni and guests attended this fun day on campus which also included Mass, presided by MC Chaplain, Father Andrew Ginter, a tour of campus, and guest seating at our Homecoming game. The reunion committee, led by Mike Boland ‘73 worked hard to create a memorable event on the MC campus for all to enjoy. Congratulations to the Class of ‘73 on their Golden Diploma - 50 Year celebration!
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CLASS OF 1983: 40-YEAR REUNION
The Class of ‘83 gathered for their 40-Year Reunion on November 5, 2023, at the Spinnaker restaurant in Sausalito. Over 70 classmates were in attendance. Everyone had a great time reminiscing and celebrating with dinner, drinks, and dancing.
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CLASS OF 1974: 50-YEAR REUNION
Saturday, June 15, 2024
Location: Golden Gate Yacht Club
The Class of ‘74 will mark the 50th anniversary of their graduation on the evening of Saturday, June 15, 2024, which is exactly 50 years to the day of their graduation. A weekend of reunion activities is planned to celebrate with the main event at the Golden Gate Yacht Club hosted by fellow alum Commodore, Norbert Bajurin, ‘74. For more information, please contact Charlie Vogelheim ‘74 at charlie.vogelheim@gmail.com.
CLASS OF 1964: 60-YEAR REUNION
Saturday, October 12, 2024
Time: 4:00-7:00 pm
Location: McInnis Park Restaurant
For details and information, please contact Mary Clifford Gilardi '64 at marygilardi@hotmail.com.
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COMING UP ON A MILESTONE GRADUATION ANNIVERSARY?
The following reunions are in the planning stages. Contact information is provided. Don't see your year? Want to plan an event for your classmates? Contact Sandy Starkey at sstarkey@marincatholic.org or at 415-464-3844.
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Marin Catholic remembers our deceased alumni and prays for them and their families.
May they rest in eternal peace.
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Marin Catholic alumni play an essential role in preserving and advancing the Marin Catholic mission. Your generous philanthropic support and commitment help to ensure we can meet the evolving needs of our students. Learn more about the many opportunities to support Marin Catholic students now and into the future. | |
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Have Alumni News to Share?
Submit a write-up & photo to Sandy Starkey, Senior Manager, Advancement, Community & Alumni Programs at sstarkey@marincatholic.org. We will be sure to include it in our next alumni e-newsletter!
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