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1970
UNDERGRADUATE ALUMNI
R. Michael Berrill reports that he is “still parenting,
teaching, surfing” at San Diego’s Ocean Beach.
GRADUATE AND LAW SCHOOL
ALUMNI
Father Joseph Carroll (M.A.) continues to operate Father Joe’s
Villages, a network of charities that most recently added
Nightingale Manor, an emergency shelter in Palm Springs, Calif.
1971
UNDERGRADUATE ALUMNI
Pauline Carbone (M.Ed. ’87) has been teaching at the
Academy of Our Lady of Peace in San Diego for 33 years. After
winning a language scholarship two years ago, she continues
to visit Italy, where she spent a month last summer in Bologna
and Viareggio. She’s currently looking for a tango dance
partner. … Sister Mary
Hoffman (M.Ed. ’75)
celebrated her 50th anniversary as a Daughter of Divine Charity
and is busy enjoying her “golden years.”
1972
UNDERGRADUATE ALUMNI
Michael Hall and wife Martha still have five children
at home. In addition, five older children are pursuing careers
and college degrees. The family spends lots of time at its
cabin in Steamboat Springs, Colo., enjoying wildlife and hiking.
GRADUATE AND LAW SCHOOL
ALUMNI
Pakaporn (Suvansarang)
Andersen (M.Ed.) and husband Dale Andersen ’73
(M.A.) have moved back
to California for good after following Dale’s career
with the Federal Deposit Insurance Corp. through eight states.
Paka is an in-terior designer and real estate broker. … The
Rev. Gary Rye received a doctorate in sociology
and anthropology in 1978 and a master’s degree in counseling
psychology in 1992. His interests include the integration of
psychology and the new sciences, for use in organizational
development and continuing education.
1973
GRADUATE AND LAW SCHOOL
ALUMNI
James Bostwick (J.D., LL.M. ’02) says he noticed “more
women, students with cell phones, a huge library, more facilities,
a bigger student body, remote parking and security guards” while
getting his second degree from USD. He writes that he still
handles appeals from his home office. … David
Darugh (J.D.) was an attorney for the United
States government for 30 years, finishing his career as chief
counsel for the Department of Energy’s Savannah River
Nuclear Site in Aiken, S.C. He and his wife, Gayle, are owners
of the Beechwood Inn Bed and Breakfast in Clayton, Ga. … Robert
Johnson (J.D.) bought a 42-acre ranch in Montana
where he raises Tennessee walkers and Missouri foxtrotters.
He married Patti Marmer on July 5, 2003, on the ranch. The
couple also live in Monarch Beach, Calif. … Richard Paff (M.Ed.) retired in June after 32 years
in public education. For the last 30 years, he taught at Hilltop
Middle School in Chula Vista, Calif. He writes that he and
his wife hope to do lots of traveling in their retirement years.
1974
UNDERGRADUATE ALUMNI
Russel Neuhart (M.A. ’83) received a doctorate
in 2003 from Alliant International University. He is program
manager for San Diego Regional Center, where he celebrated
10 years of service in 2004. He is working toward a state license
in clinical psychology.
GRADUATE AND LAW SCHOOL
ALUMNI
Jo Ann (Kavanagh)
Ashby (M.Ed.) retired in 1993 from San Diego
City Schools. She started the district’s program for
autistic students. She enjoys volunteering for her church and
for the visitors center in Bellingham, Wash., since retiring. … Telemac
Chryssikos (J.D.) has three children. Eldest son
Paul practices law in Philadelphia. Middle child Marybeth is
a physical therapist and youngest son Tim is a senior at Swarthmore
College. Telemac has been on the legal staff of Washington
Gas and Light since 1980. … Howard Tarr (J.D.)
has practiced intellectual property law since 1994.
1975
UNDERGRADUATE ALUMNI
Robert Kenniston won Project Management Institute’s
worldwide competition for “Project of the Year” for
his work as director of operations, planning and management
for the 2002 Olympic Winter Games. The institute has 120,000
members in 127 countries.
GRADUATE AND LAW SCHOOL
ALUMNI
Linda Ortwein (M.Ed.) has been teaching for 30 years
in positions ranging from special education to administration
at elementary schools and middle schools. She has received
teacher of the year awards three times and was a presenter
at the mathematics council at the University of Wisconsin.
1976
UNDERGRADUATE ALUMNI
Angela Hammer (M.A. ’84) resigned from the Diocese
of San Diego to assist her father and become the primary caregiver
to her mother. She also works part time as a confirmation coordinator
for her parish, Our Lady of Fatima, in San Clemente, Calif.
GRADUATE AND LAW SCHOOL
ALUMNI
Mary Howell (J.D.) is a past member of the board of governors
of the College of Community Association Lawyers. She also is
current editor of the Journal of Community Association Law. … Jane
(Sweeney) Rader (M.Ed.)
and Mark Rader (M.Ed.) report that eldest son Gene is a United
States Marine, stationed at Camp Pendleton. He is serving his
second tour in Iraq and is in Fallujah. The couple stopped
by USD during a vacation to San Diego and marveled at the school’s
growth. “You have, however, maintained the school’s
original beauty. Bravo to you,” writes Jane.
1977
UNDERGRADUATE ALUMNI
Michelle Zappone had a successful career in sales and marketing
with Bacardi Imports and the Levi Strauss Co. for 14 years,
but felt something was missing. She returned to school in 1990
to pursue a career in nursing. She now works at the Cleveland
Clinic Foundation as a neuroradiology nurse. She also did travel
nursing for four years and took an assignment working for Scripps
hospitals in San Diego from 1999 to 2003. She returned to Cleveland
to be near family.
GRADUATE AND LAW SCHOOL
ALUMNI
James Boone (M.Ed.) writes that after 36 years in public
school administration, it has been wonderful to look back and
rejoice over many accomplishments and great friendships along
the way. He was retired for three years but now is a
car salesman in Carlsbad, Calif. … Mary Lee Lindquist (J.D.) has been in private practice for 24
years. The practice is limited to family law mediation and
collaborative divorce and is located in Irvine, Calif. She
has two children, ages 20 and 17, and has been performing in
community theater for 11 years. … J. Darryl Nyznyk (J.D.) is president and chief executive officer
of a real estate development company near Los Angeles. In his
spare time, he is working on his second novel. He and his wife
celebrated their 26th anniversary in June.
1978
UNDERGRADUATE ALUMNI
Michelle Pon Gurnee has been happily married for nine years.
She lives on Windansea Beach in San Diego, plays tennis at
the beach club and golfs at private clubs. She also writes
that she travels extensively and dances up a storm.
1979
UNDERGRADUATE ALUMNI
Alice (Borlin) Cox is retired after a career as a biotechnician.
She now raises German shepherds and Siamese cats, and has three
houses.
GRADUATE AND LAW SCHOOL
ALUMNI
Jay Sacks (J.D.) has been playing and singing with the
Renaissance group Courtly Noyse and also sings with the Gregorian
chant group Schola Pacifica, which just released its third
compact disc. Jay spends his free time writing music. … John
Steiner (J.D.) lives and works in Southern California
and is an underwriting manager with a large asset-based lender.
He has been married for 21 years; he and his wife have three
sons. He recently attended his 25th reunion at USD and roomed
with one of his former law school roommates. “I am so
gratified to see the continued strides USD is making,” he
writes. … Susan Winters-Brown (M.Ed.) and her family just completed
a two-week rafting trip on the San Juan River in Utah. They
recently acquired an Australian bearded dragon named Godzilla.
Son Terran is in second grade and loves camping, swimming and
reading.
