Stella Maris MonthlyMary Star of the Sea High School

The Source of the StarsVolume 20, No.5 January 2016

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Rector’s MessageRev. Nicholas Tacito, O.PraemDear Parents, Students and Friends,

Happy New Year to all! It is hard to believe it is already 2016. As we begin the new year, it is a great time to thank God for the many blessings He has bestowed upon us during the past year, and to renew our commitment to follow Him more closely throughout this new year. God’s blessings are bestowed in proportion to our gratitude for them.

We all remember to pray when we are in need of something. This is important and pleasing to God. However, when things are going well, we often forget to thank God. Human nature tends to become complacent, forgetting that all good things ultimately depend upon God’s generosity. It is important in our prayer life to take a few moments each day to count God’s blessings. When we are facing the more difficult challenges of life, this practice is a source of consolation and strength, and helps us realize that Jesus is always with us as we carry our cross.

The greatest way to show gratitude toward God is by participating in the Eucharistic Sacrifice. This is why the Church obliges all the faithful to participate each Sunday at Holy Mass. We must thank God for His blessings and there is no greater way than by participating in the Son’s infinite, perfect sacrifice to the Father. “The Eucharist… expresses gratitude to God for all his benefits, for all that He has accomplished through creation, redemption and sanctification. Eucharist means first of all ‘thanksgiving’ (CCC 1360).”

At the beginning of this new year let us renew our commitment in thanking God for his many blessings, especially by participating each Sunday at Mass. Remember that God cannot be outdone in generosity. May God’s blessings and love fill your hearts throughout the new year.

In Mary, Star of the Sea,

Rev. Nicholas Tacito, O.Praem.Rector

Dear Parents, Guardians and Friends,

I wish everyone a very Happy New Year. I pray the good cheer of the holidays stay with you throughout 2016. Today is a Holy Day of Obliga-tion where we have the opportunity to honor Mary, Mother of God, our Patroness. Let us unite in prayers for peace in our families, school community and the world.

We resume school after a long Christmas vacation on Monday, January 11th. I hope our students are eager and willing to tackle this second semester with vigor in their academic studies. The Junior Class Celebration will be held on Friday, January 29th. This long standing Mary Star tradition begins with Mass at 10:30 a.m. in the school gym followed by a luncheon at Ports O’Call Restaurant for the junior students and their parents. Congratulations to the Class of 2017 on their special day!

A reminder to all interested applicants for the Mary Star of the Sea High School freshman class of 2020, the High School Placement Exam will be held on Saturday January 23rd, at 7:30 a.m. Please contact the main office or check the school website on how to apply.

As we begin the new semester it is an excellent time for parents to review the Parent/ Student Handbook with their child. Familiarity with and understanding of all school policies lead to a harmonious relationship between school personnel, parents and students. Parents are invited to attend the Open Parent Board Meeting on Tuesday, January 12th at 6:30 p.m. in the Faculty Lounge. This meeting provides all current parents the opportunity to share and discuss their concerns and ideas regarding the high school. Please contact the main office at 310-547-1138 with any suggested agenda items. Let us continue to work together for the success of our students and school.

Mary Star of the SeaHigh School

2500 N. Taper AvenueSan Pedro, CA 90731

310-547-1138Fax: 310-547-1827

e-mail:marystarhigh@aol.com

website:www.marystarhigh.com

Principal’s MessageMs. Rita Dever

Wishing you a holy and healthy New Year.

Blessings,

Ms. Rita DeverPrincipal

Spirit Shirt DayWear your Spirit Shirt on

Friday, January 22

Early DismissalMonday, January 11

12:09 p.m.Monday, January 25

1:22 p.m.Friday, January 29

11:30 a.m.

No SchoolMLK Day

In observance of the Martin Luther King Jr.

Holiday, the school will be closed on

Monday, January 18.

AcademicRecognition

Join us on Thursday, January 21 at 1:30 p.m.

in the gym to honor our students for their

academic achievements during a special

assembly.

Merry Star Christmas It truly was a Merry Star Christmas the first week of December. The ASB went all out in hosting a Christmas Spirit week for the student body. Hot chocolate was served daily to give a warm treat as the cold weather came upon us. A festive array of events took place during the week: Tree decorating, Dear Santa Letters, the viewing of Rudolph the Red Nose Reindeer, Christmas Caroling, decking the halls with Christmas Spirit, students even took pictures with Santa Claus, Scrooge, and Tiny Tim. Congratulations to Anthony White as he won the ugliest Christmas Sweater contest and boy was it a sight to see! We would like to thank everyone who participated and especially those students who took part in our Make A Wish – Dear Santa letter writing. The students and faculty took time out of their week to write letters to Santa in hopes of making a few wishes come true this holiday season. 511 letters to Santa were collected and delivered to the Big Red Mailbox in the Del Amo Mall. Macy’s pledges to donate $1.00 for every letter written to Santa in hopes that wishes will come true for the children registered in the Make-A-Wish foundation. Students and faculty also brought in toys for our Campus Ministry program to assist with the Christian Care Giveaway at the parish. Merry Christmas and Happy New Year to All!

MSHS Activities Activities Director Mrs. Anna Andrie

Ugly Sweater winner Anthony White with St. Nick, Tiny Tim and Ebenezer Scrooge

Deck the Halls with Christmas Spirit Winners:Mrs. Kavanaugh (left) and Library (right)

Mary Star Students Writing Dear Santa Letters for Make A Wish Foundation

Mary Star students and faculty venture to the Harbor View House in San Pedro to spread the holiday joy through Christmas Caroling.

Freshmen SeniorsJuniorsSophomores

Seniors Win Tree Decorating Contest

Angel Bins, Angel WinsWritten by Chief Squire Rose Senior Katrine Eyer

Earlier this month, the Columbian Squire Roses and Squires worked tirelessly under the dedicated direction of juniors Vice Chief Ticela Molio’o and Chair Ally Spillane to hold a clothing and shoe drive for the less fortunate. Over the month of November, members of our Mary Star community donated a plethora of their belongings to

benefit those in need. After sorting through over 100 bags of clothes and shoes with the Squires, the Roses collected 1819 pounds of clothes and 855 pounds of shoes! Thank you very much to each and every single person who contributed to such a great and wonderful cause as we get into the true holiday spirit of joy and giving. If you missed out on our clothing and shoe drive but still wish to donate somehow, we are also host-ing our Gifts by the Manger Toy Drive this Christmas season to give children in our lower income communi-ties something to enjoy. We are accepting new, unwrapped toys; please send them either to the main office or to your homeroom teacher. On behalf of the Stella Maris Circle #0001 Columbian Squire Roses, Merry Christmas, Stars!

Prayer Intentions

Pray for the continuedblessings and protection

over the new campus sought by the patronage

of St. Joseph.

For our Service Men and Women serving

our nation at home and abroad

For theSick and Suffering

Chris JoyaMSHS Junior

Wil BulanGrandfather of

Charlene Ganzon

Frank CastaniaFather of Nicco Castania ‘2016

Mari MaganaAunt of Annabel Madrigal

Peter Rodriguezgrandfather of Bryan Torrez

For the Deceased

Greg Sayer Cousin of Mrs. Marinac

Maclovia Herrera Grandmother of Martha Lopez

John SharpGrandfather of

Miranda Marquez

Daniel HoreczkoMSHS 1997 Graduate

Jerry CarlsonBrother of Deacon Dennis

A Celebration of the Class of 2017A mass will be celebrated on January 29, 2016, for our Junior Class who will be receiving a special blessing upon their school rings and as a class, to unify them in their last years here at Mary Star. The Junior Class has chosen the name Victorious. They are a class of achievers and faith filled students that want to expand and enrich their high school lives. They promote hard work, dedication and prayer, and trust in the belief that anything is possible with God. Their class symbol is the Laurel Wreath. Greek and Roman history honored the wreath as a sign of victory, success or worthy recognition. The Juniors have chosen this name and symbol to

represent their class and to hopefully give light to their futures as children of God. They will conclude with a luncheon sponsored by the Sophomore Class at Ports ‘O Call Restaurant. Parents, family and friends are invited to attend. Please send RSVP forms to the finance office by January 22nd.

MSHS Sports CornerAthletic Director, Marc VuosoFall Sports Recap

The following students were recipients of All League honors and recognized at the Fall Sports Athletic Assembly. All league honors are voted on by opposing coaches for athletes who demonstrate excellent skills and ability during league contests and is both a leader to the team and demonstrates the attributes of sportsmanship.

There was one more additional award for football. This years Offensive MVP for the Santa Fe League is Mary Star’s stand out running back William Davis.

Congrats to all our athletes and good luck to our Winter Teams!

2nd Team Girls Volleyball – Ticela Molio’o

Girls Volleyball – Gianna FletcherGirls Volleyball – Jena DenardoFootball – Anthony Castognola

Football – Izzy AmalfitanoFootball – Jamie Casiano

1st Team Girls Volleyball – Ally SpillaneGirls Volleyball – Lexie Andrie

Girls Volleyball – Angela PisanoFootball – William DavisFootball – Vinny LauroFootball – Jarod Alves

Football – Anthony GarciaFootball - Daichi Kusunoki

Cross Country – Kenny Valdez

MSHS Alumni Baseball Game Set for Febraury 6, 2016 at 10:00amCheck Alumni Section for more details.

Volunteer NewsPlease be aware of possible volunteer opportunities to gain hours by checking the monthly calendar (Parent/Teacher Handbook) and the Web site. You may only work those events that are authorized by the school. Timesheets are due on or about the 5th of each month. Download a Timesheet PDF here.Upcoming opportunities include:

•Saturday, January 23 - High School Placement Exam Breakfast - 7:00 am - 10:00 am. Help is needed with set-up, serving, and clean up. Please contact Ms. DiBernardo in the main office at 310 547-1138 to volunteer.

Cases of water are always needed for the many functions at school. For every case of water, you will receive 1 volunteer hour.

Volunteers are a vital part of the school community and we truly appreciate your help. If you have questions regarding volunteer hours, please contact Ms. DiBernardo at 310 547-1138 or by email.

Catholic Wisdom“We are asked to

love and honor the

life of every man and

woman and to work

with perseverance and

courage so that our

time, marked by all too

many signs of death,

may at last witness the

establishment of a new

culture of life, the fruit

of the culture of truth

and love.”

- John Paul II,

Evangelium Vitae

Annual Star Hoops TournamentThe Star Hoops Tournament will begin January 26th on campus and run through the end February. The tournament will be a 3 on 3 round robin style play and will be hosted in our gymnasium at lunch. We will seat our teams based on their standings in the Knock-Out free throw contest. The tournament always creates an excitement around campus. Interested students should sign up in the Activities Office or with their Homeroom Representative.

Counseling Corner

COLLEGES/UNIVERSITIESCalifornia:

www.CaliforniaColleges.eduCalifornia State University:

www.csumentor.eduUniversity of California:

www.ucop.edu/pathways

TESTING AGENCIES/COLLEGE INFOwww.act.org

www.collegeboard.comNationwide:

www.edgov/thinkcollegewww.collegeview.com

www.catholiccollegesonline.orgwww.accunet.org

Useful Websites for the College BoundFINANCIAL AID

www.studentaid.edwww.fafsa.ed.gov

www.edvisors.comwww.college-scholarships.com

SCHOLARSHIPSwww.fastweb.com

www.irs.ustreas.govwww.collegenet.com

CAREER DAY SPEAKERS WANTED!There are still opportunities for parents, alumni and friends of Mary Star to share their career experiences with our students at the annual Career Day on February 5, 2016! Please contact Ms. Pichler through the Main Office or email jpichler@marystarhigh.com. We look forward to a wonderful day with diverse speakers and career interests represented. Please download the attachment for additional information and to sign up. Feel free to share the invitation with family, friends, and colleagues who would add to our Career Day.

Happy New Year! A new semester is here, with the opportunity for students to rededicate themselves to academic excellence. Our teachers are ready and eager to help students be their academic best with tutoring before and/or after school and often times can offer online help, especially in math. Please consult individual teachers’ web pages for tutoring times or, best of all, encourage your student to speak personally with teach-ers to get the help they need to be successful.

Semester Grades of D or F – Students with a semester grade of F must retake the course at Mary Star in order to make up deficient credits. Mary Star summer school offerings will be included in re-registration packets distributed in March. Students with a semester grade of D who wish to remain eligible for a 4-year university after graduation must remediate the course to achieve a grade of C or higher. This can be done either at Mary Star or local public school district adult schools. To attend a local adult school, please contact the appropriate grade level counselor as soon as possible. For seniors needing to remediate missing credits, be aware that adult school classes fill quickly. Counselors have the proper paperwork necessary to register for any of the LAUSD adult schools. Please contact grade level counselors to answer your specific questions.

SAVE THE DATE – January 11 - FAFSA Workshop for SENIOR PARENTS – Harbor College Financial Aid staff will present information for parents of seniors on completing the online FAFSA (Free Application for Feder-al Student Aid) application. The workshop will be held on MONDAY, JANUARY 11 at 7:00 PM in Room 117. Handouts will be provided, but please bring additional notepaper. The 2016-2017 FAFSA application opens on January 1, 2016 and will utilize your 2015 tax information.

PSAT Results – PSAT 8/9 and PSAT/NMSQT results from the October testing day will arrive at Mary Star High School in January. Grade level counselors will schedule classroom visits to distribute the test results. Fresh-man, sophomore and junior students who took the PSAT can access My College QuickStep to access college planning and SAT information. Contact your student’s grade level counselor if you have further questions once you receive the results and analysis.

Career Day is scheduled for Friday, February 5, 2016. In late January, students will select five career presen-tations to attend from the list of speakers. There is still a need for speakers and interested parents, alumni, and friends of Mary Star can download the Career Day Speaker Form and return it to MSHS by January 15 to be included as a speaker this year. This is a wonderful opportunity for students to learn about new careers, gather information about the education and experience pathways to careers that interest them, and begin to formulate their own future plans. Please note that Career Day is a special schedule day and students are released at 11:20 AM.

Heavenly HumorSt. Peter greets a man

at the Pearly Gates.

“What have you done

to deserve entry into

heaven?” he asks.

Well, on my trip to

the Black Hills, I came

upon a gang of tough

bikers threatening a

young woman,” says

the man. “So I went up

to the biggest, meanest

biker and punched

him in the nose. Then

I kicked over his bike,

yanked his ponytail and

ripped out his nose

ring. When I finished

with him, I turned to

the rest of the gang and

said, ‘Leave this woman

alone or you’ll have to

answer to me!’”

St. Peter was

impressed. “When did

this happen?”

“Just a couple of

minutes ago.”

Happy New Year, students!

Winter Dress Code: Christmas vacation is an excellent time for students and parents to go shopping for school-approved winter wear because it's getting cold outside!

Students are reminded that only "official Mary Star outerwear may be worn" e.g. letterman jacket, uniform pullover, uniform sweater, uniform jacket, Mary Star crewneck sweatshirt or class sweatshirt. Please see me or read page 50 in the Student Parent Handbook. All jackets and outerwear must be within uniform code and purchased through Norman's clothing store located at 371 West 6th Street in San Pedro (tel. 310-832-8342). Students may wear a school scarf available for purchase from Ms. Pichler for $5. Mittens or blankets or non-school scarfs are not permitted in class. Detentions will be issued for Dress Code violations.

Female students should be aware that wearing pants or even nylons under their skirts or shorts are not permitted. Ladies may wear tights under skirts only. Required Uniform: Reminder that MSHS Required Uniform is worn on Mass and other special days such as the Academic Recognition Assemblies. Please mark your calendar that students must wear the Required Uniform on January 15, 21 and 29; February 10; March 3, 17 and 18; April 8, 14 and 21; May 12, 16 and 27.

Tardy: Lastly but most importantly, students must be on time to school in the mornings and to class be-tween periods and after breaks. The passing periods give students plenty of time to access their lockers. Students and parents are encouraged to carefully review the Tardiness policy (page 30) in the Student Parent Handbook). Those who are late for classes during the school day are unexcused, and will receive a Dean’s Detention.

Valuables: Students - leave your cell phones, iPods, and laptops, and other valuables locked in your locker at all times! Preferably - do not bring them to school! The school is not responsible for lost or stolen items. For your own safety, students should NEVER give their locker combination to anyone or allow others access to their lockers.

Athletics: All students are expected to act respectfully and cheer on our teams with Mary Star pride!

A Note from the Dean - Ms. Shelly Sabra

Financial Aid 2016-2017Please note that financial assistance is awarded on a yearly basis. Families must reapply each year to be eligible to receive assistance.

CEF TAP – Cycle 1 and Cycle 2: The application process for CEF Tuition Assistance through Mary Star of the Sea High School is now closed. Notification of CEF assistance awards will be mailed to parents on or before February 5, 2016.

MSHS Tuition Assistance Program: Mary Star Tuition Assistance Applications are available online and in the school main office. Download the MSHS Tuition Assistance application. RETURN THE FULLY COMPLETED PACKET TO THE MSHS MAIN OFFICE ON OR BEFORE February 1, 2016. For more information on the financial aid process, click here or contact Mr. Marinkovich.

Re-Registration Fees 2016-2017Re-Registration Day is scheduled for Friday, March 11, 2016. The cost of registration for the 2016-2017 school year is $525. Families can receive a $25 discount if a $500 cash payment is made on or before March 11.

Families wishing to pay the registration fee in installments can start now and make monthly payments of $105 beginning in January with the final payment due in May. If you are interested in this option, contact the business office to arrange a payment schedule.

Christian Service Please see

Mrs. Kavanaugh in Room 208 or visit the Christian Service web

page for volunteer opportunities.

Remember all students must volunteer a

minimum of 80 hours before graduation.

Campus Ministry Chance Liu – Junior

This past December, Mary star students participated in a successful toy drive, fulfilling their call as Catholics to give alms and care for their less fortunate brothers and sisters by buying toys for the children of the community. As the Stars truly showed a display of generosity by taking the chance to serve, they were also given an opportunity to shine even brighter through the sacrament of reconciliation. To make things better, the Stars attended mass in remembrance of the Immaculate Conception and Mother Mary’s confident “yes” to God. This month, the students also said a confident “yes” in choosing to serve without question and fulfilling their duties as Catholics even in the midst of the always-intimidating finals.

Athletic Boosters Club

Team sports updates

and important

Athletic Boosters Club

information can be

found via the

Parents section.

TechnologyDirector of Technology Mantas Kliminskas

Major School Network UpgradeA major Mary Star of the Sea High School campus network update is scheduled for this Christmas break. Under the leadership of John Reyes, Director of Educational Technology for the Archdiocese of Los Angeles, 85 Archdiocese schools formed a Consortium to seek E-Rate funding for network infrastructure improve-ments. Mary Star of the Sea High School will be receiving a partial funding for this project as a participant of the Archdiocese Consortium. Still, the bigger portion of the cost of this project will be paid directly by the school so we appreciate the generosity of our school donors, alumni, and supporters who may contribute financially to make this upgrade possible.

What will this project accomplish? The driving idea behind this project was to “future proof” the network infrastructure at our high school campus. The main school building will be connected to the gymnasium building via a fiber optic network connection. Our current 100 Mbps (megabits per second) network switch-es and cabling will be upgraded to 1000 Mbps equipment. In addition, each classroom will be equipped with a modern wireless access point that supports the latest Wi-Fi standard called “ac” capable of speeds up to three times faster than the previous Wi-Fi standard. Moreover, the new Wi-Fi access points will be capable to serve a much larger number of wireless network devices.

What does it mean to students and teachers? The new network infrastructure will make our campus ready for such initiatives as BYOD (Bring Your Own Device) or a similar school-wide student device program. The teachers should notice an improvement in network performance, especially when it comes to streaming video and other high-demand network applications. We appreciate your patience and understanding should you be impacted by temporary network service interruptions during construction.

Mary Star of the Sea High School teaches students not only to participate in the life of the Church, but also to live their faith through Christ-like charity and service. As a student who enjoys serving others, Senior Karina Amezcua is active within the San Pedro community. She completes most of her community service hours as an acolyte, server during the Lenten meal, vocation bible school group leader, and a summer camp leader.

Shining Stars

As a dedicated acolyte, she altar serves at the evening Mass every Saturday, and occasionally trains younger servers as well. Besides serving at Mass, Karina has served at

weddings, funerals, and Benedictions. For the past three years, she also volunteers at a dinner provided by Christian Care every Friday evening during Lent. This includes setting up tables, serving the meal, and helping clean up afterwards. Karina is also involved in a couple summer programs that revolve around teaching children the grace of God while having fun. For two years as a group leader at Mary Star’s Vocation Bible School, she has supervised children ranging from five to twelve years old. In addition to contributing her time to the Mary Star Parish, she also helps at St. Peter’s Church. For four years, she has volunteered at the annual summer camp as a group leader coordinating games, helping with arts and crafts and supervising children ages eight to fourteen.

Karina has over 800 Christian Service hours with the vast majority coming from her dedication to Catholic parishes in San Pedro. Without a doubt, she is living her faith through Christ-like charity and service.

Spread The WordInterested in attending an awesome Catholic High School? Want to experience a vibrant academic, athletic, social and spiritual life during your high school years? All interested public, private and Catholic school students are invited to visit Mary Star of the Sea High School. Through the MSHS Shadow Program, all visitors will shadow freshman-level courses and several advanced courses. Lunch will be provided. Please contact MSHS Registrar, Mrs. Kelly Phillips, to schedule your Shadow Day today: (310)-547-1130; kphillips@marystarhigh.com.

MSHS Now Accepting Applications For 2016-2017The High School is now accepting applications for the 2016-2017 School Year. Please visit www.marystarhigh.com or call 310-547-1138 for information and applications. The application due date for incoming freshmen is Tuesday, January 19th in order to take the MSHS Placement Exam on Saturday, January 23rd.

Parent BoardAssociation

Reflections and important Parent Board

information can be found via the

Parents section.

Beanies for BabiesPlease help us continue

our Beanies for Babies

project. If you have

knitting skills, please

contact Ms. Edwards in

Room 113 for details!

Alumni NewsMary Star of the Sea High School

By Marguerite (Mantellino) Hussey, Class of 1957

It has been a long time since one of our family members has walked the halls of Mary Star of the Sea High School. However, one never forgets your established years as an elementary, middle, or high school student at Mary Star of the Sea. As a family who had 5 members graduate from Mary Star High School, they each moved on with confidence, ambition and gratitude.

Marguerite (Mantellino) Hussey graduated in 1957. She was chosen as the “Queen of Sports” as she participated in every available sports program while she was at Mary Star, and she excelled in each of them. Her brother Paul Mantellino graduated in 1961 from Mary Star, where he successfully excelled in baseball. After graduation he went onto Cal Poly Pomona and began a baseball career with them. Once he graduated he continued in baseball by establishing a team, the “Mary Star of the Sea Stars” in the Connie Mack League, where he coached.

Cover Story

Marguerite married after high school to San Pedro insurance agent, Jim Hussey. They had 3 children, John, Paula and Nancy. Each of their children started in elementary, were promoted to middle school, and then each graduated from Mary Star of the Sea High School. John played baseball at Mary Star and graduated in 1982 and Paula and Nancy were on the cheerleading teams. Paula graduated in 1983 and Nancy in 1987. John went onto college at Idaho State University and found a passion for “refereeing” football games. He has worked his way up from flag football games to the NFL, where he just received a promotion to “head referee” - also known as “a white hat”. Paula and Nancy both attended USC after their individual graduations. Paula received a degree in Business and Nancy in Education. They married two other USC graduates and San Pedro-based men: Paula to David Head and Nancy to Jeff Perez.

The next generation consists of two children for John and his wife, Paula. Jimmy is on his way to college at the University of San Diego, and Emily finishing her high school education. Paula and Dave had 2 sons, Bradley a United States Air Force Pilot and USC graduate, and Brian a candidate for his master’s degree from Oregon State University. Nancy and Jeff’s two children are also continuing their education: Mackenzie is a sophomore at the University of Missouri where she is a member of the woman’s golf team, and Matthew is completing his high school degree and playing on the school’s men’s golf team.

The foundation that Mary Star of the Sea Schools gave to each and everyone of us, in our family, is undeniable. We are all proud to say we are Mary Star of the Sea Stars and we are eternally grateful for the “family” attitude that encompasses the Mary Star of the Sea education.

Marguerite (Mantellino) Hussey, Class of 1957

John Hussey Class of 1982

Paula HusseyClass of 1983

Nancy Hussey Class of 1987

For the 2016 baseball season, Mary Star of the Sea High School will have a new coach: alumnus and former coach Rick Ibarra. His first stint was very successful as he lead the 2002 team to the CIF Championship Game, that year’s team is the only in school history to make it to the Championship Game and still holds the school record for most wins. Also that year Coach Ibarra was named the South Bay Coach of the Year by the Los Angeles Times and the Daily Breeze and selected to coach the South Bay Athletic Club All Star Classic.

Rick left Mary Star as a coach in 2004, moving on to coach baseball at Los Angeles Harbor College as an assistant; in 2007 Harbor College made the 2007 Super Regionals. Over his

1989 MSHS Graduate Named Baseball Coach

years at Harbor he held multiple positions and had multiple responsibilities as he was the pitching coach, third base coach, offensive coach, infield coach, Director of Field Maintenance, and Director of Baseball Operations.

Through the years he has volunteered extensively to promote youth athletics at organizations including Torrance American Baseball (2013 All-Star Team Finished Second in the World), Eastview Little League, San Pedro Girls Softball Association, multiple Travel Ball organizations as well as Palos Verdes Youth Football and Cheer. Rick served as Camp Director (1993-2014) for former L.A. Dodgers coach Mark Cresse School of Baseball instructing children ages 5 to 16 on all aspects of baseball. In 1996, Coach Ibarra worked as an assistant coach at Narbonne High School and competed in the CIF City Championship Game at Dodger Stadium (1996).

Now as head baseball coach of Mary Star once again, Rick hopes to build success for these young men on and off the field. He explains, “Coming back to Mary Star has been a dream of mine and I want to continue the Mary Star tradition.” With this he brings a culture of taking pride in your work and effort, whether it is during practice or doing homework. “I want them to understand that putting on that uniform and representing Mary Star means something,” he said. “I am proud that I graduated from Mary Star and blessed to be part of this faculty for almost 20 years.”

Mary Star Baseball AlumniWe would love to hear from you and stay connected. Please

click here and fill out the form and share with all MSHS baseball alumni.

Alumni Baseball Game Date: Saturday February 6, 2015

Time: 10:00 a.m.Location: Fromhold Field

Intersted Alumni should contact Coach Ibarra atribarra@marystarhigh.com. Look forward to seeing you all!!

Alumni, please be a part of this special day to help our students learn about the fascinating career choices and lives you lead. All parents, alumni and friends of Mary Star High School are invited to share their career history to help our students choose a path for their higher education and future occupations. On Friday, February 5, 2016, students grades 9-12 attend five presentations about educational choices and job experiences to help them navigate life beyond high school. We would love to have the Alumni well represented on Career Day. If you are interested in presenting, please complete the Career Day form and return it to the Main Office or contact Ms. Jean Pichler (counselor) at 310-547-1138. We look forward to a wonderful day with diverse speakers and career interests. We hope you’ll join us on campus.

MSHS Career Day 2015Presenters Needed, ALUMNI WANTED!

Class of 1958 Does it Again

The Class of 1958’s Yearly LunchOn December 5th, 2015 the Class of 1958 held its annual lunch at Ports O’Call Restaurant. This year twenty four members came together to reminisce about the good ol’ days of high school as well as catching up on what has happened since – children, grandchildren, etc. They also remembered those in their class who have passed away with a prayer and, of course, stories of the past. Time flies when you’re catching up with old friends! All Class of 1958 alumni are welcome to come next year, as the annual lunch is held every first Saturday in December at Ports O’Call Restaurant in San Pedro.

Fermin Lasuen Class of 1968 gather for a nice meal and some old High School stories. For the past two Christmas Holidays they have gathered to collect new toys to donate to the Mary Star High School Toy Drive. They are extremely happy to help needy families and children during this holiday season.

From Lt to Rt: J. Ibarra, P. Hall, R. Caughlin, H. Pennington, G. Pericich, J. Dolan, A. Albano, J. Barker & S. Sorrentino.

Fermin Lasuen Class of 1968

Jack AlafetichAngelo Amalfitano

Michael AlfordJoseph Arico

Jerry BogdanovichAl Braud

Virginia BrownellCarmela Castagnola

Nick DanielovichRicco Di Carlo

Peter Dragich Jr.

In MemoriamMary Star of the Sea High School is extremely grateful to those families whose donations include

remembrances and dedications to their loved ones who have passed. Our faith carries us through the end and into our Heavenly goal. We express our heartfelt gratitude to everyone who donated a Memorial gift in 2015.

We pray for the repose of these beloved souls:

John SheaCarlos TrevinoVince TrudnichTony Trutanich

Ida ViolanteGeraldine Vidovich

Joseph Peter Zuanich, Jr.Katie Zuanich

Mary Glenn ZuanichGeri Zuanich

John MarinkovichRuza Marinkovich

Matt MatichPhillip Mazzella

Paul MessinaJohn MeyersAnn Moore

Frank MunozAnn Nix

John SharpDaniel Shea

Joseph FalconeMark Ganoe

Lawernce Ghio Sr.Joe Good

Lucy GriecoGaetano “Tommy” Iacono

Bill KostichTom Mannino

Paul MantellinoEva Mardesich

Alex Marinkovich

For more than 60 years, Mary Star has provided a quality education based on the ideals of the Catholic faith. If you would like to remember a loved one through a Memorial Gift you may either donate online through www.marystarhigh.com (tab: Support MSHS, menu: Memorial Gifts) or use the Memorial envelopes found at the entrances of the Church and in the school’s Main Office. Please include the name of your loved one.

Are you planning a reunion? Have you had a MSHS reunion recently? Planning on holding one? Please let us know so we can include it in the Alumni Newsletter or get the word out for an upcoming get-together. You can email us at alumnirelations@marystarhigh.com.

Multi-Generational STARS:Is your family multi-generational STARS? Or a mixture of Mary Star and Fermin generations? Share your family history with alumnirelations@marystarhigh.com to be featured in the next Alumni Newsletter.

Lost STARS:Email is the most effective way to communicate. Unfortunately we do not have everyone’s email addresses. Please forward this to fellow alums and encourage them to contact us at alumnirelations@marystarhigh.com.

PARENTS OF RECENT ALUMNIYou are receiving the newsletter because we do not have current information for your MSHS Grad! Please

encourage them to register at www.marystarhigh.com or contact us at alumnirelations@marystarhigh.com so they can receive the newsletter. Thank you!

Be a Part of Alumni NewsPlease help us make the Alumni Newsletter better with your updates! There are so many successful Mary Star and Fermin Lasuen alumni! We are making positive contributions all over the world, and we want to include these stories in our newsletters. We need articles, information, and photos about our accomplishments, events, reunions and get-togethers. Please send your ideas and suggestions to alumnirelations@marystarhigh.com. No story or piece of information is too small, everything helps!

Extra YearbooksDo you have any extra Yearbooks from Mary Star of the Sea or Fermin Lasuen High Schools? If so, please do-nate your annuals to the Alumni Association. Feel free to bring them to the Main Office (2500 N. Taper Avenue) or email us at alumnirelations@marystarhigh.com and we’ll pick them up. Thank you!