DAMIEN HIGH SCHOOL | OCTOBER 2019

ALUMNI NEWSLETTER
DEAR FELLOW ALUMNI
Given the many ways I engage with alumni,
I am mindful of the memories that connect you to Damien, as well as the distance at which most of you live from campus. 

I also know your extraordinary loyalty, thoughtfulness, and interest with the community here. So I wanted to take some time, in the midst of the fall splendor, to give you my sense of where we are and where we
are going.

As we began our 60th Anniversary year (1959-1967 Pomona Catholic & 1967-Present Damien) we started the new school year with an alumni golf event at Sierra Lakes Golf course with about 40 alums ranging from 1972 – 1999. What a day of stories, laughter, memories. We continued with our alumni socials the last Thursday of every month as well as our pre-game football gatherings. We are looking to grow our events into basketball and baseball seasons as well. Also, we are searching for additional ideas that we could help our brotherhood reconnect and have a reason to gather.

Our 60th year brings a special feeling to homecoming this year. Homecoming will take place October 11 vs. Chino Hills. 
A pregame event will be hosted by the Alumni Office for the
Tri-School Community and all years are welcome. The classes of ’69, ’79, ’89, ’99, & ’09 will be recognized. Food, drinks, DJ, and a ticket to the game will be provided. It will be from 4pm – 6:30pm in the senior parking lot across from the entrance to Dick Larson Stadium. If you should have any questions or would like to RSVP for the event please contact me directly.

The new school year is off to a great start and I look forward to continuing to grow our Damien Community. Please never hesitate to reach out directly with any questions, concerns, or ideas. I highly encourage each one of you to reengage, get involved and 
continue to make Damien such a special place.


We'll Return Again!
DANIEL THREADGILL
ALUMNI RELATIONS
909.596.1946 X 285 THREADGILL@DAMIEN-HS.EDU
THE ARCHDIOCESE OF
LOS ANGELES BEGINS
PRESIDENTIAL SEARCH
 
From Dan O’Connell, the Office of the Deputy Superintendent of High Schools Archdiocese of
Los Angeles
 
I want to update you on the search process and timeline for the new President and Principal. We at the Department of Catholic Schools are excited about implementing the enhanced President-Principal leadership structure at Damien and firmly believe that this new approach will help to ensure the long-term viability and excellence of the school. I am extremely grateful to Dr. Hemenway for his incredible career of service to Catholic education as he embarks on his final year of leadership before a well-earned retirement. I know that he is deeply committed to ensuring a smooth transition for the Damien Community.

We will be conducting staggered searches for the President and Principal and are committed to ensuring a rigorous, inclusive processes to fill these critical leadership positions. Please feel free to share the job announcement with any person in your network that you believe will be a good candidate.

PRESIDENTIAL JOB DESCRIPTION:

THE TIMELINE FOR THE SEARCHES AND 
SELECTION IS AS FOLLOWS:

PRESIDENT SEARCH TIMELINE:
Early-August Post Job Announcement; 
Form Interview Committee
Late August Survey input from Damien Community
September Committee Meets to Develop President & Principal Profiles
October 25, 2019 Deadline to apply
Early November Initial screening of letters and
résumés; phone interviews
November-December On-campus Interviews
with Search Committee
December/Early January Formal announcement made

PRINCIPAL HIRING TIMELINE:
Late-October Post Job Announcement
October –January Receive applications
January 5, 2020 Deadline to apply
January Initial screening of letters and résumés; phone interviews
Early February On-Campus Interviews with 
Search Committee
Late February Interviews with named President
Early March Formal announcement made
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IMPORTANT DATES
09.26
ALUMNI CONNECTION
THURSDAY, SEP 26, 6-8 PM
OLD STUMP BREWING COMPANY, POMONA 
More information:
threadgill@damien-hs.edu  

10.11
HOMECOMING GAME & ALUMNI PRE-GAME
TRI-SCHOOL REUNION:
FRIDAY, OCT 11, 4:30-6:30 PM 
SPARTANS VS CHINO HILLS 
More information:
threadgill@damien-hs.edu  

10.18
ALUMNI PRE-GAME TRI-SCHOOL REUNION
FRIDAY, OCT 18, 5:00-6:45 PM
SPARTANS VS RANCHO CUCAMONGA 
More information:
threadgill@damien-hs.edu  

11.02
30TH ANNUAL
MONTE CARLO GALA 
SATURDAY, NOV 2, 2019
SIERRA LAKES GOLF CLUB,
FONTANA, 7:30 AM
More information:


ALUMNI PROFILE
Winston Churchill once said, “You make a living with what you get. You make a life by what you give.” It is in service where Tom put his heart into giving and building a community. His activities and philanthropy have changed lives for
the better.
THOMAS BECK (’69)  
CITY OF ARCADIA, CITY COUNCIL
ATTORNEY  

In 1959, the doors of Pomona Catholic Boys High School were opened to its first incoming freshmen class. During the 2019-20 academic year, we 
are celebrating the rich history of ideas and discoveries that shaped the lives of every young boy that entered Pomona Catholic and Damien to 
become “Men of Service, Scholarship and Faith.”

This 60 year promise, no doubt, describes the journey of life and success for Thomas Beck. Born in 1951 in Upland, Tom attended local public schools before moving on to Damien High School in La Verne. In 1973, graduated from Loyola Marymount University with a degree in Business Administration. He then attended Loyola Law School and received his law degree in 1977. Tom’s specialty was representing the catastrophically injured and wrongful death.

Tom is the founding partner of Thon, Beck, Vanni, Callahan & Powell which represents seriously injured tort victims and achieved record jury verdicts. Beck’s list of accomplishments and awards read for pages- he is a Fellow of the American College of Trial Lawyers and has been repeatedly acknowledged in Southern California SUPER LAWYERS top 100 attorneys and also Pasadena Magazine Top Attorneys. Beck also published many articles of interest to trial attorneys and lectured frequently on trial topics.

In scholarship, he has been recognized for his legal success: One of the 50 Inspirational Alumni in History of the School, Loyola Law School; Lifetime Achievement for Exemplary Community Service, Pasadena Bar Association; Daniel O’Connell Award, Irish American Bar Association; Donald R. Wright Distinguished Service Award, Pasadena Bar Association; President’s Award of Merit, Consumer Attorneys Association of Los Angeles.

Winston Churchill once said, “You make a living by what you get. You make a life by what you give.” It is in service where Tom put his heart into giving and building a community. His activities and philanthropy have changed lives for the better. He has been an eight-year member of the Loyola Marymount Board of Regents, four years as the Chair of Membership for the Executive Committee; he has been a chair or member of Mater Dolorosa Passionist Retreat Center, St. Thomas More Society of Los Angeles, Presentation Sisters of Watts, Methodist Hospital Foundation, Stillpoint Resources, Loyola Marymount University Alumni Association, and was formerly on the Loyola Law School Board of Overseers. From 1986-92, he was on the Tournament of Roses, Committee. In 1992, he was the founding chairmen of the Designing Dads parent volunteer group at Highland Oaks Elementary School. He participated in HELPS International as a member of the medical team. He has coached youth baseball, basketball and soccer with the Santa Anita Little League, YMCA and AYSO.

For all of his contributions in service, Tom has been honored with numerous awards: City of Los Angeles Certificate of Recognition for charitable work in the community of Watts; San Miguel School Recognition Award, La Salle High School “De La Salle” Medal; La Salle High School “Lasallian Volunteer of the Year Award.”

Wanting to have three careers in his lifetime, Tom retired in 2012. He remains a licensed attorney, but turned his focus to civic duty. Tom was a first-time candidate in April 2014 and was elected onto the Arcadia City Council that year. In 2016-2017, he served his first 
term as Mayor. He currently represents District 2 for Arcadia.

As we all know, you must have faith in yourself, life and love. Tom married Jerilyn (“Jeri”) in 1978 and they moved to Arcadia in 1985 to raise their family. Tom’s four children attended Highland Oaks and Foothill Middle School. Ryan, a medical doctor, is married and currently is in a Fellowship at UCLA Neuro-Radiology. Alison is a Los Angeles-area magazine/catalog stylist. Jenifer Sojka is a retired Special Education teacher and now a stay at home mom in Bethlehem, Pennsylvania, Ohio. Her husband John received his M.D. degree from Ohio State University Medical School in May 2016. He is in a General Surgery residency. Sean is a recent graduate of Loyola Marymount University. He is in management at Dish Network Corp. in Los Angeles.

In leisure, Tom’s hobbies include hiking, snow skiing, travel, and spending time in Cambria.

As a Spartan alum, we know this to be true, “We’ll Return Again!” Tom did just that in 2016 as the Graduation Commencement Speaker. As an alum, when you return to the halls of Pomona Catholic/Damien, you will remember that promise of helping boys become “Men of Service, Scholarship and Faith.”

There is no doubt, Tom Beck, Class of 1969, did just that.


ALUMNI NEWS AND NOTES

1960s
Marty Samwel (’69)
Retired
Married, three children, six grandchildren. All of us live in Oklahoma. Retired General Motors Manufacturing Engineer (2006). Retired RV technician (2013). Volunteerism - St. Vincent de Paul Society, Oklahoma History Center. Hobbies & interests - golf, building hot rods, NASCAR, LA Dodgers, travel.

1970s
John Wilkiewicz (’70)
Just playing rock n roll and having fun

Tim O’Brien (‘71)
Family Grotto, Owner
Semi-retired. Owner of Family Grotto, a Mobile Catholic Religious Articles Art, Book, & Gift Store since 1992. RE Appraiser for 30 years; owner of Appreciating Homes-Retired in 2010. I’m the very proud dad of my three Damien High School boys and one St. Lucy’s daughter who were all accepted to my alma mater, Notre Dame, but chose elsewhere: USC; USC-7yrs; UC Berkeley & Harvard. I have two grandchildren & my beautiful wife, born & raised in Eire. 

Martina Ramirez (’77)
Loyola Marymount University, Professor of Biology & Director of the Center for Teaching Excellence
Currently, I am Director of the Center for Teaching Excellence and Professor of Biology at Loyola Marymount University, Los Angeles, CA, where I have worked for 20 years. I previously served as Biology Department Chair (2006-2007); Director of Undergraduate Research (2014-2015); Special Assistant to the Provost for Technology-Enhanced Learning (2015-2018); and Co-Director of the McNair Scholars Program (2017-2018). After Damien, I received my B.S. in biology from LMU in 1981, and my Ph.D. in biology from U.C. Santa Cruz in 1990. Prior to LMU, I was a professor at Pomona College, CA (1991-1993); Bucknell University, PA (1993-1996); 
Denison University, OH (1996-1998); and East Stroudsburg University, PA (1998-1999). I’ve also received the Rudinica Award for Student-Faculty Research from LMU’s Seaver College of Science and Engineering (2012); a Biology Mentor Award from the Council on Undergraduate Research (2013); and an LGBTQ+ Mentor Award from LMU’s LGBT Student Services Office (2016). Along with having published many scientific papers, including 13 with undergraduate student co-authors, I’m also co-author 
of a new book, Happier as a Woman: Transforming Friendships, Transforming Lives (Cleis Press, 2019). I have two daughters and am now in a new relationship (so far, so good).

1980s
Christopher Guilford (’89)
Self-Owner
I semi-retired after a decade of over the road driving.
I am currently continuing my studies for my Bachelor’s Degree in Psychology. I am the proud parent of two daughters. I am currently single yet hopeful. Most of the guys may remember my dad. He passed 27 years ago and is missed. I am also thankful for my time at Damien and the memories of my fellow classmates

1990s
Jason Watts (’91)
Scholarship Prep, Co-Founder, COO
Co-founder and COO of Scholarship Prep Public Schools (TK-8), with schools in Santa Ana, Oceanside, and LA. Santa Ana school has #1 growth in Language Arts and Math amongst all public schools in Orange County. Other co-founder is former CA Senator Gloria Romero. I have four kids, two of each.

Andre Saldivar (’96)
Southern California Edison, Senior Advisor
I am one of over 25 family members on both sides of my parents to graduate from Damien High School. My brother Chris is c/o 1985. At Damien, I played basketball and baseball; President of OMAC Club and received a scholarship when I graduated. I currently reside in Ontario with three kids: two girls (Rashella and Arianna), one son (Andre Jr), one grandson and my wife (Lupe) of 15 years. I graduated from Cal Poly Pomona in 2005 with a BS in Mechanical Engineering. I currently work for SCE for 12+ years. I donate back monthly to Damien and SCE matches my donation. Our family has a rich tradition with Damien, PC, and St Lucy’s: over 50 members have attended those schools. Very PROUD ALUMNI and hope to continue the tradition with my son for the Class of 2024.

Jason Ramirez (’98)
Crossover Health, Sr. Graphic Designer

2000s
Jorge Marquez (’02)
City of Covina, Former Mayor/Current Councilmember
After graduating from Damien in 2002 I graduated from Cal Poly Pomona in 2006 and got a job working for the California State Legislature. I spent twelve years working on housing, public safety, and water issues, then moved on to real estate, and starting my own public affairs business. I wouldn’t be the person I am today without the foundation and tools for leadership Damien High School gave me. In 2008 I was a delegate for President Barack Obama, elected to my city council in 2013, became Mayor of Covina in 2017 and currently serve as the Chairman of the San Gabriel Basin Water coordinating ground water cleanup efforts in the San Gabriel Valley. I married my best friend Alma in 2015 and on October 18, 2017 we welcomed Matilda into the world. My wife and I are still fighting whether she will attending St. Lucy’s or Bishop Amat. See you soon brothers!

Brian Berggren (’04)
Attorney, Division of Privacy and Identity Protection, Federal Trade Commission
I’m an attorney with the Federal Trade Commission’s Division of Privacy and Identity Protection in Washington, D.C., where I focus on investigating and prosecuting cases involving consumer privacy and data security issues. Before moving to Washington, D.C., I practiced for seven years at Irell & Manella LLP and Hueston Hennigan LLP in Southern California. I received my J.D. from the New York University School of Law and my B.A. from the University of Southern California.



Thomas Bell (’05)
Umpqua Bank, Portfolio Manager
Wife, Meagan, and I live with our 18-month old, Beatrice, in Seattle.

Frank Cueva, Jr. (’05)
CarMax, Operations Manager

Collin Mitzenmacher (’07)
widowed
I learned how to make wine after college and have now been in the industry for seven years. I am opening my first winery this summer in downtown Long Beach. Wewlongbeach.com.

2000s
Maxwell Robertson (’07)
Fox Corporation, Director - Digital Live Operations
I started my professional career as an AD in master control for live sporting events for Fox Broadcasting Company. I have worked over eight years in both broadcast and digital media for Fox Networks Group covering different job titles and job responsibilities within broadcast/digital operations. Throughout my operations career, I have been a part of launching Video on Demand (VOD), Fox Sports 1 and 2 cable networks and FoxSportSGo.com, a 24/7 live streaming app. I am currently working in Digital Operations for Fox Corp. I lead a 24/7 digital live operations team, specializing in digital revenue executions across FOX Corp streaming platforms and endpoints.

Morgan Evans (’09)
Utah Jazz, Vice President
I am currently living in Salt Lake City and am the Vice President of Retail Operations for the Utah Jazz. I am currently engaged and will be married this October. I love Damien High School and everything it did for me and my family. Thank you.

2010s
Zachary Weiss (’11)
Walt Disney Company, Coordinator
Working at The Walt Disney Company for Disney+, the company’s new streaming platform, working on developing new, original content for the platform.

Matt Zendejas (’11), LA Rams, Premium Sales Consultant
I currently work for the Los Angeles Rams and the new NFL stadium that will be ready next year. I wanted to give my fellow Spartans the opportunity to learn about the new stadium and potentially secure seats, before we go out to the general public. I help with business development and client entertainment. If anyone would like to learn more about this massive project feel free to call me directly (909) 240-0671 or email me at mattzendejas92@gmail.com. I hope all is well in La Verne!

Sahil Khedia (’12)
Cushman and Wakefield,
Associate-Capital Markets

Vince Norcia (’13)
Best Buddies International,
Manager-Job Development
I work at Best Buddies International in Los Angeles, and I am interested in having Damien open up a chapter there or get involved with volunteer work with the organization. We work with different high schools in the area such as Glendora, Diamond Bar and Azusa. Best Buddies is a nonprofit that focuses on creating a global volunteer movement for the inclusion of people with intellectual and developmental disabilities (referred to as 
IDD). We do this through our four pillar mission of; one to one friendships, leadership development; jobs; inclusive living. Damien would be great for the one to one friendships and leadership development aspect of our organization. If you are interested please give me a call or email me at my personal email (listed above) or vincenorcia@bestbuddies.org. Thanks!

Jeremy Pascua (‘13)
City of Duarte, City Council Aide
After graduating from Damien High School in 2013, I went on to pursue a bachelor’s degree in Psychology at San Diego State 
University. Go Aztecs! During my time at SDSU, I was an active member of our Catholic Newman Center. I was involved in a variety of different roles there such as Bible Study Leader, Altar Server, and as the Public Relations Coordinator. I was also heavily involved with SDSU’s Psychology Club and Psi Chi, The International Honor Society in Psychology. I became the President of SDSU’s Psi Chi chapter during my senior year. I graduated from SDSU in May of 2017, where I received the Psychology Honors Distinction and received the award for “Most Dedicated to Psi Chi”. After graduating from SDSU, I worked for the City of Duarte as a Recreation Leader at the Duarte Teen Center. Presently, my 
current position at the City of Duarte is at the City Manager’s Office as the City Council Aide. I enjoy my current job, but I am continuing to explore a potential career in School Psychology. I am thankful for the experiences I had at Damien that have prepared me to be in the position I am today.

Joseph De Los Reyes (’14)
Cal Poly, Student, Finishing BS
Chemistry 2020

Stephen Hyland (’14)
University of Delaware, PhD Student in Organic Chemistry
I graduated from Damien High School in 2014. I studied at the University of San Diego for my undergraduate career under academic scholarship. In 2018, I graduated with a Bachelor of Arts in Biochemistry and a Minor in German Language. I currently am a second year PhD graduate student in Organic Chemistry at the University of Delaware under a university scholar fellowship. I 
conduct research in the Grimes lab led by Dr. Catherine L. Grimes. The Grimes Group is interested in questions at the interface of chemistry and biology. Our lab uses carbohydrate synthesis, biochemistry, molecular biology and bacterial engineering to investigate how bacteria activate the human innate immune system and how our body recognizes and differentiates between commensal and pathogenic bacteria. Our work has implications for understanding Crohn’s disease, inflammatory bowel disease, gastrointestinal cancers and other human diseases.

Stephen Ontiveros, (‘15)
Arizona Coyotes, Social Media Associate


SPARTANS IN THE MILITARY
ACTIVE SERVICE
John Spiszer (‘80) – Army
Lt. Col. Patrick Kirk (‘81) – Army
Col. George Massey (’84) – Marines
Col. Robert T. Ault (‘85) – Army
Eugene Wilson, IV (’87) – Army
Lt. Com. Frank Szczesniak (’91) – Navy
Arthur Connie (’92) – Army
Ryan Crockette (’92) – Air Force
Lt. Col. Robert Wolfe (’94) – Air Force
Ryan Cardin (’96) – Air Force
Aaron Haynes (’96) – Air Force
Lt. Col. Steven M. Niewiarowski (’96) – Air Force
Master Srgt. Ryan Slanina (’02) – Air Force
Phillip Grigsby (’07) – Army
Gregory Simpson (‘07) – Navy
Thomas Belna (‘08) – Navy
Bradford Brooks (’08) – Air Force
Justin Lamascus (‘09) – Navy
Brandon Maxson (’10) – Air Force
1st Lt. Ryan Norring (‘10) – Army
Colin Dorner (’11) – Army
Ryan Kaylor (‘11) – Navy
Anthony Rosati (’11) – Air Force
Andrew Borer (’12) – Army
Ryker Convento (‘12) – Virginia Military Institute
Juan Ramirez, II (’12) – Air Force
Bryan Wolak (’12) – Army
Trevor Adkins (’13) – Air Force
Kyle Garwick (’13) – Army
Andrew Kelly (‘13) – Virginia Military Institute
Corey Maier (’13) – Navy
PFC Joshua Silvestro (‘13) – Army
Joshua Zavala (‘13) – Navy
Joshua Avila (‘14) – Army
Adam Fortin (‘14) – Army
Ryan Gorski (’14) – Air Force
Matthew Measer (’14) – Navy
Hayden Ward (’14) – Army
Lucas Hidalgo (‘15) – Army
Michael Munoz (’15) – Army
Patrick Sanchez (’15) – Marine Corps
Michael Stanton (’15) – Army
Christopher Gregg (’16) – Navy
Galen Quiros (’16) – Army


CIVIL SERVICES
Norman Vadnais (’76) – Navy


VETERANS
James Du Bransky (’63) – Air Force
Dr. Terry McCaffrey (‘63), Major USV JSC – Air Force
Bill McCay (’63) – Army
Mike McCay (’64) – Army
Ret. Com. Lester Breeden (’65) – Navy
Ret. Col. Timothy Naccarato (’65) – Army
Ret. Col. Murray J. Ball (’70) – Air Force
Richard Pavkovich (‘70) – Navy
Philip Ragone (‘70) – Army
Gary Ticich (‘70) – Army
Maj. Mico Holguin (’73) – Army
Joseph Kaszelli (’75) – Marines
Robert Schmidt (’76) – Navy
Col. Dan Sauter, III (’82) – Army
David Atkinson (’83) – Army
Ret. Maj. Dave Mazi (’85) – Army
Phillip Boyd (’86) – Army
Michael Odom (’86) – Army
Carlos Flores (‘88) – Marines
Richard Visosky, Jr. (’89) – Air Force
William Walski (’89) – Army
Patrick Ward (’89) – Army
John K. Elchert (’90) – Navy
Ret. Lt. Col. William Griffiths (’90) – Air Force
Robert Gonzalez (’91) – Marines
Leonardo Lopez (’91) – Marines
Adam Stone (’91) – Navy
Matthew Wiger (’92) – Army
John Garcia (’93) – Army
Ryan McCormack (’93) – Army
Jesse Miranda (’93) – Marines
Anthony Alvo (’94) – Marines
Daniel Banda (’94) – Navy
Tom Coleman (’94) - Marines
Joseph De Fabbis (’94) – Army
Rudy Noriega (’94) – Army
Kevin O’Conner (’94) – Army & Navy
Andres Vargas (’94) – Marines
Michael Zievers (’94) – Army
Benjamin Fernandes (’95) – Army
Marius Greene (’95) – Army
James Bean (’96) – Army
Scott Patton (’98) – Army
Dominic Spandaro (’98) – Army
Jason Alisangco (’99) – Army
Christopher Salas (‘99) – Army
David Tompkins (’00) – Army
Ryan Clinton (’01) – Army
Jonathan Lester (’01) – Air Force
Martin Martinez (’01) - Army
Anthony Piunno (’01) – Air Force
Mark Belanger (’03) – Air Force
Eric Gardiner (‘04) – Navy
Tony Yeager (’05) – Air Force
Brian Gardiner (‘07) – Navy
Alexander Krause (’07) – Army
Kyle Connolly (’09) – Army
Kenneth Leslie (’09) – Army
Ret. Specialist Dubreque Nash (’09) – Army
Kurt Yeager (’09) – Army
Jacob Garcia (’10) – Army
Ryan Norring (’10) – Army
Alex Trilles (’10) – Air Force
Eric Zavala (‘11) – Navy


Pomona Catholic Boys High School Alumni:
Bill McCay, Class of 1963 (r), U.S. Army
Mike McCay, class of 1964 (l), U.S. Army

At Damien High School, we are proud of our Spartan men who have served in the military. To properly acknowledge those currently in active service and veterans, please help Damien update its records on those who serve or have served in the military. 

Provide new or updated information to Stephen Quintero:
quintero@damien-hs.edu.


Join us for an evening dedicated to supporting and enhancing the student experience at Damien High School. The 30th annual dinner and auction, themed “Monte Carlo,” will be on Saturday, November 2, 2019 at 5:30 pm on Damien’s campus. 

Attire for the evening is semi-formal. The night will include casino games, dancing, and silent and live auction.


This gathering is a special occasion that brings the Damien High School community - parents, alumni, school leadership, industry, and friends - together to support the educational experiences for our students.

The event will provide an opportunity for guests to bid on some great gifts (jewelry, arts, and crafts), collectibles (sports memorabilia), entertainment (professional sports tickets, theater/musical shows, and movies and dining 
experiences), vacation hot spots, and VIP treatment at Damien sporting events and graduation.

We look forward to a night of making new friends, connecting with our alumni, thanking our partners, and embracing the Damien Family.

For tickets, sponsor or donate: 


LEGENDARY DAMIEN HEAD FOOTBALL COACH DICK LARSON PASSES AWAY
The Damien Family is sad to share that legendary football coach Dick Larson passed away on Sunday, September 1. He was surrounded by family and loved ones. Rest In peace coach, we know you are already on the sidelines in heaven.

Dick Larson roamed the sidelines and brought two CIF championships to the school during his 23-year tenure. He recorded 174 victories, had 80 of his players compete at Division I schools and 15 went on to play professional football.

He is well known around Damien for coining the phrase, “Faith, Family, Football”, which is still 
used today for Damien Football.

The family has asked for those wishing to honor Coach, to please contribute to the Richard L Larson Scholarship Fund: On the form, please check the box “I would like to dedicate this donation” and type in Dick Larson.