Alumni Stories
Read what St. Matt's alumni have been up to. If you'd like to submit your own "Alumni Story", contact Carla (Bianchi) Sylvestri '85 or Nancy (Desler) Carroll '83 or submit your story online.Class of 1949
Edwin ("Ned") BarkerWent to Serra for 2 years, then to the seminary, ordained in 1959, MSW from Cal 1962, worked for Catholic Social Services and Catholic Charities until I married Mary in 1975. We moved to Oregon in 1993 and both worked for the local hospice - she as a volunteer and I in social work and spiritual care. Mary died in June 2005 after 30 years of a happy marriage. I continue to do some work for hospice. Last Spring I had a wonderful trip to Vietnam for 3 weeks on a tour led by Tom Fox, former editor and publisher of National Catholic Reporter. I liked it so much I may go back again next year! I am grateful for my good education at St. Matthew's from Sisters Clara, Hyacintha, Antonius, Agnes Lucille, Agatha, Vincent de Paul, and Elizabeth Marie, which prepared me well for all my future education. I'm happy to know that Fr. Tony McGuire, whom I knew in the seminary and whom I have always admired, is now the Pastor in my old home parish!
Class of 1951
Dennis KavanaghI started kindergarten in Sept. 1941 and then 2 months later Pearl Harbor. I recall the 1st day of K and most of Dec. 7, 1941. In 1951 when I graduated the Korean War was in full swing. All nun teachers except the 4th grade. Sister Rosary in the 8th & Sister Ester Marie in the 7th. On to Serra with most of the boys in our class. Graduated in 1955 and onto Cal. BS in Pol. Sci. in 1959 and LLB from Boalt Hall Law School at Cal in 1962. Retired in 1996. I was a lobbyist in Sacramento from 1963 to 1981 and thereafter practiced law in San Francisco. Will be married to Barbara Beal of St. Catherine's and Burlingame High 50 years in '07. Three sons and 2 granddaughters. We have lived in Marin County since 1963. I still own the family home on So. Grant in San Mateo. I keep in touch with Jim Jackson in Santa Cruz area on a regular basis. I was saddened by the recent death of Pete Chanteloup. Note to Carolyn Lyon Gustafson: Great you are on the alum com. The Serra alum directory is up to date and is a good source for current addresses. I believe San Mateo High has an active alum assoc and would be a source. In our '51 class Harold Brizzolara, Wackerman and one other went to SM Hi. Harold B. lives in OK. Google the rest or national telephone directory on the net. Serra of '55 had a 50th reunion last year & there was a good turnout for those still with us. Denny Kavanagh
Class of 1953
Dennis BennettWas looking at the St Matt's website and see a number of ex-St. Matt's alumni have written but we don't have a representative of 1953. Well we are about to have a 8th grade reunion of the 1953 class on June 30th at St Matthews and we are getting a remarkable response.
Myself, I went on to CSM and the to S.F. State and then joined with my dad in business. We had concessions ( insurance counters, business centers and gift shops in airports around the U.S. 78 airports in all ) as well as a travel agency in Burlingame.
In 1962 grounded United flight attendant Vicki Crossan and married. Moved to Hawaii in 1962 to manage our operation there (Wiki Wiki buss operation on the airport and gift shops in the lobby and a travel agency in Waikiki). Returned to the mainland at the end of the 60's. Have lived in Belmont and San Carlos since. Some of you may remember my mom who used to act as the taxi service for the nuns. She is still alive and at 94 finally got her out from behind the wheel of her car. She still communicates with several nuns who taught at St. Matt's.
Vicki and I have three Kikis, two sons and a daughter and we have eight grandchildren.
Class of 1954
Joyce McLaughlin Berghoff(It's kind of scary to see the class of '54 toward the top of the alumni list...we just can't be that old, can we?)
I live in San Mateo and work at the College of San Mateo, in charge of facilities rental and event planning. Until I was widowed in 2003, I enjoyed a great marriage of forty years to my wonderful husband, Larry Berghoff. Our three children, (all graduates of Saint Matthews) Eric '78, Roe '82 and Joel '84, have provided me with six delightful grandchildren. I received a great education at Saint Matthews, but must admit that I think I enjoyed my children's years there even more (Parent dances, baseball, softball and basketball games, track meets, cheerleading, carnivals, etc., etc.). Our family made many wonderful friends during our years at Saint Matthews! My husband and I attended our daughter's 20 year reunion from St. Matts in 2002 as 'room parents' (they no longer need chaperones!). It was great fun, and somewhat strange socializing with these 'kids'!
Class of 1954
Jim OakesU.S. Naval Academy, 1963. Divorced, 2 sons. Financial advisor for UBS Financial Services, Inc. in San Francisco. Play a lot of USTA tennis out of the Golden Gateway Tennis and Swim Club in S.F.
Class of 1954
Clare Hardy MullinSheer delight to hear about St. Matthews. So many wonderful memories - lived "up St. Johns alley" at corner of Harvard/Sanora from 6th grade. Before that, lived on Palm Ave in old Krutchnut estate home. Vividly remember pleated skirts & white sailor tops with tie. Loved art lessons in kindergarten in old home before the new wing was built. Remember May Day processions through gardens in pretty white dresses and bringing roses to decorate classroom. Still have tiny coin purse. About 4th grade, one nun held dance class that was fun. I was only girl in eight grade who took ballroom classes down town but was told to stop. Was told "not nice to dance with boys so young". The nuns were so careful to help us develop morals and values. Their angelic faces framed in a white halo gave an image of strict respect. Graduated 1954.
Attended Mercy High School in Burlingame and first year they had a bus to pick us up in San Mateo. Later CSM at Coyote Point and SFO School of Fashion Design. Years later were asked to present my designs at fashion show for mother's club. After asked by nuns to accessorize new their outfits. Too embarrassed to touch their sacred necks so declined. They were so different without a halo. Heat must have been miserable.
Married Boston man, have loving daughter named Elizabeth, and have lived in Sunnyvale home for years but. Continued education over the years. Was involved in theater set & costume design, fashion designer and later politics and banking. Currently writing books, various workshops, success parties and media as producer of local TV show "Colorful Journeys of Success" featuring professionals helping others succeed and host for "Visions Unlimited". Also restored a 1921 in-law cottage in SM.
Have wonderful memories of nuns at St. Matthews and their strict but loving care to guide us in building a solid foundation. We were blessed.
Still attend mass and would love to stay connected with St. Matthews alumni so E-mail me.
Class of 1955
Gary HughesI've been in professional baseball as a scout and front office executive for the past 40 years. To this day I still remember the St. Matthew's varsity team of '55. We were the undefeated PPSL Champions and finished the season 26-1 (I believe). I can still name the team : Don McMullen, Pete Cocconi, John O'Brien, Cliff Bellone, Tim Mahoney, Bob Chanteloup, Enrico Ricci, Jim O'Brien, Ed Ottoboni, Dan Fitzgerald, Pat McGibben, Charlie Wellnitz and Roger Krieger. We were coached by Bill Kiely. We had a memorable year. Sincerely, Gary Hughes '55 SMS
Class of 1955
Donald McMullenI am just 65, my Mom still lives in the home I grew up in down the alley from St. Matthew's. She will be 101 years old in December.
Class of 1956
Sister Helen GilsdorfI am the first of 10 Gilsdorfs to graduate from St. Matt's. The others are Bill, Larry, Ann, Thom, Linda, Judy, Steve, Mary and Eileen. We attended the 50th anniversary of St. Matt's except Larry; Mary and Eileen weren't born yet!
I entered the Sisters of Mercy after four years at Mercy High. My main interest and ministry is music. I have composed an album of liturgical music, "In the Breaking of the Bread" which lately came out in CD format. I currently teach elementary music at St. Peter's in S.F. Our mother died in 1993. Dad at 93 still lives in San Mateo. I am looking forward to composing a song for the 75th anniversary Mass in January, 2007. See you there!
St. Matt's 1950-1958
Denis ViriI didn't actually graduate from St. Matthew's but attended there K-7 from 1950-1958. I am currently a member of the faculty at Arizona State University College of Education, specializing in American Indian Education.
Class of 1961
Kevin BeltonI attended St. Matthews from kindergarten through 8th grade, which took a while, as I was held back somewhere along the way. My older brothers Terry and Barry and my younger sister Maureen also went to St. Matt's. I was not the best student and got into trouble more than once and was marched to the office for various offences, but, despite all this, I was inspired to enter the seminary at St. Anthony's (Franciscan) in Santa Barbara. Once again, I struggled with academics, flunked Latin and was advised to give up on other languages.
I graduated from Serra in '65 and, following advice from counselors there, got a factory job, which bored me to death. SO, I left home and did two years of volunteer lay ministry, serving in Mexicali and then organizing youth groups for YCS. Discarding the advice of my counselors, I got accepted on probation at the University of Portland, where I was a war protester, student body president and activist with the United Farm Workers - and finished at the Universidad de Navarra (Pamplona, Spain).
I did many years of community work in the Hispanic community and among migrant workers in Oregon, Illinois, Indiana and now California, raising 8 kids along the way. Eventually I went into teaching ESL and Spanish and have administered a summer high school for migrant students in Napa Valley. Today I teach at Justin-Siena (Christian Brothers) High School in Napa and at the Napa Valley Adult School. My kids range from 14 to 34. Among them are artists, actors, hippies and outdoor enthusiasts. I am married to a saint and we now have two beauitiful grandkids as well!
I would love to hear from other St. Matt's alums of my era.
Larry Raffo
Larry is married, and lives in Burlingame with his wife, Susan, and they have two grown children. After teaching middle school in Burlingame for 19 years, Larry moved to the Hillsborough City School District as Vice Principal of Crocker Middle School. He was Vice Prinicipal for 3 years, Principal of North Hillsborough School for 3 years and Principal of Crocker School for 6 years. Larry is now beginning his 6th year as the Assistant Superintendent in Hillsborough.
Class of 1962
Angela Harrington NortonI still live in the area & my mom's assisted living apartment overlooks the school--St. Matt's remains highly visible in my life. After Notre Dame-Belmont, 2 yrs at Santa Clara Univ. & graduating from Cal-Berkeley, my girlfriends from St. Matt's days are still my dearest friends today. My husband (Serra HS '66) & I just celebrated our 35th wedding anniversary. We took our three sons (& one son's significant other-girlfriend) to Ireland for vacation/golf & to get back in touch with our family's Irish roots. With only our "baby" still in college, our empty nest has afforded us a leisurely & quieter lifestyle of late. Would love to hear from any other "Saints" from Class of 1962.
Class of 1966
Richard Healy
Richard Healy and his son, a current St. Matt's student
Class of 1966
Leo A. LowensteinI am the oldest of 5, one brother, and 3 sisters, with nieces, and nephews that graduated from St Matt's. I graduated from St Matt's in 1966.
We all live in the Bay Area except for my brother Lenard Lowenstein who lives in Parker, Colorado.
We all live very normal lives despite what they say about a Catholic education. ( only kidding). I recently got married (2002)to my beautiful Bride, and wonderful wife and friend Diane Arceo-Lowenstein.
I am looking forward to the the up and coming events surrounding the 75th Anniversary Celebration.
Class of 1966
Jan McLaughlin ShieldsMy name is Jan(Janice) to those who knew me at St Matt's, (Mclaughlin) Shields and just about my whole family went to St. Matt's. My sister, Joyce (McLaughlin) Berghoff, my brothers Gene and Dennis, and believe it or not almost all my nieces and nephews. The reason I am writing is because my sister sent me this web site, and I noticed that 2 fellow classmates had writen in. I have been happily married for 32 years to the same man. Believe it or not he has put up with me that long. What a saint!!! He graduated for Burlingame High. We met while I was at Mercy Burlingame. We now live in Sacramento and have a 19 year old daughter. By the way I graduated in 1966. Hi to all my old classmates. I use the term "old" in the nicest of ways.
Class of 1975
Patty Fadelli SugarI've been married to Dave Sugar (former teacher/coach at Serra HS)for 20+ years. We live outside of Portland, Oregon, with our dogs and cat (no children). I work at David Douglas High School in the counseling office as a records secretary. I have fond memories of the eight years I spent at St. Matthews. It was a wonderful, academic, athletic, and social environment. I'm thankful that I was able to attend a great school and be a part of such a special place. Go Saints!
Class of 1977
Maureen Sammon FavaAfter leaving St. Matts in 1977 I went on to Mercy High School in Burlingame. I have been married for 21 years to fellow alumni Greg Fava (1974). We have two daughters Nicole 12 and Haley 5 and live in Redwood City.
Class of 1978
Jeff Campodonico, Ph.D.As with most of you, life gets very busy when parenting 2 growing boys. I have good memories of Tom Leonardini's coaching St. Matt's varsity baseball - he was a competitor who instilled a knowledge and positive competitiveness. However, I do recall one game against IHM, St. Timothy's, or the like, where Tom got into a verbal dispute over a petty issue early in the game. Tom was asked by the other coach to "meet me in the parking lot" after the game. Tom replied, "I'll be there". Fortunately, as it turned out, our team won the game and no subsequent meeting between coaches took place. Notwithstanding, I really think Tom Leonardini was a great coach for me at the time. I hope to do the same for my kids.
Class of 1978
Laurene Fava BrazilI have been married for 21 years to Michael. We have two children, Ashley and Kevin. Ashley is a sophomore at UC Davis and Kevin will be a senior at Serra High School. I have run the Serra High School Cafeteria for the last 9 years. It is amazing to me how many people are still in the area and that I run into being at Serra. I am so grateful for St. Matt's for meeting my bestest buddies there and being friends after all these years! And of course we cannot forget "Spirit Festival Hill"!
Class of 1978
Christine Zwierlein RitzoHi everyone! It's been a long time. The last event I attended for St. Matt's was for the 50th reunion when I ran a tennis tourney. That was a lot of fun.
Since then I graduated from USF with a BS in Nursing. I worked a Mills Hospital for a couple of years and then started as a visiting nurse in 1989. I am currently with Sutter Visiting Nurses and Hospice in San Mateo. I've seen a lot of alumni parents, in their homes, along the road to recovery from surgeries and illnesses.
I married my husband Dale in 1988. He is a physician in downtown San Mateo, and takes care of several of our classmates' parents. We have two children- Jack is 15 and a sophomore at Hillsdale High, Mary Kate is 13 and in the eigth grade at St. Gregory's. It was a hard not to send them to St. Matts as they would be the third generation in our family to be there, but St. Greg's is 10 doors away. My father was in the first graduating class to go all the way through grades 1-8, he hated to see the tradition broken.
We moved my mother out of the Zwierlein family home in 2003. My father passed away in '99 and the house was too large for my mother and Mitzi. It was the first time it was sold outside the family in 75 years. My mother, and Mitzi, are well and still live in San Mateo. My other sister, Emily, lives in San Clemente with her family.
For younger alumni who had my sister, Mrs. Vorsatz, as a fifth grade teacher I can let you know she has four children. The oldest will be married in December, she's 27, and the youngest is in seventh grade at Crocker.
Thanks to Anna for updating me about the website and reunion info. I enjoy running into all the old class members now and then. Keep in touch.
Class of 1979
Wendy Robles GeorgeThis will be my last year at St Matt's as my youngest Matthew George will be graduating 8th grade! It has been wonderful having all three of my children attend St Matt's. My oldest, Miriam, St Matt's class of 2002 has graduated from Notre Dame Belmont and is entering UC Davis this September in pursuit of a medical degree. I am very proud of her! Michael, St Matt's class of 2004 is currently a junior at Serra High School. He is looking into colleges already! Matthew, who will be graduating St Matt's in 2007 is excited about high school and hopes to continue his education at Serra High School. As for myself, St Matt's class of 1979, there have been many changes in my life recently but all for the best. I have been blessed with three wonderful children that I am extremely proud of and am surrounded by a community that has been extremely nurturing.
Class of 1979
Toni Heath CraviottoToni Craviotto (Heath) lives in San Mateo with her wonderful husband, Mike, and two beautiful daughters, Alli (17) and Meggan (16). Toni works as a librarian at Laurel elementary school in San Mateo; Mike her husband works for Acco Co, as a plumber/pipe fitter. Alli is a senior at Aragon high school and Meggan is a junior. Alli is a water polo player and is on swim team. Meggan plays basketball and is an avid softball player.
The Craviotto's live in Sunnybrae, love to go to the beach, camp, garden, watch water polo and softball games, love the SF Giants. We love being a family and spend a lot of time with each other.
Class of 1980
Kelli Mangini ReillyMy class had a reunion a while back and we met at the St. Matt's gym, and had a great dinner and some fun conversation. My years at St. Matt's, especially 8th grade, will always bring me great memories. Since the reunion, I am still living in Sacramento with my husband Kris, and we have a 5-year-old son named Sam. We found out last year that Sam has autism, which was devastating to us, but he is very high functioning and is doing very well since we started his therapy program. His program consists of outside and home therapy at about 40 hours per week, so that keeps me very busy. I also enjoy making jewelry for friends and family, still do a little singing here and there, and I enjoy writing. I hope to one day write a novel, when time permits. I'm glad that this website is up. Hello to everyone from the class of 1980-- I hope you're all doing well!
Update 7/07
An update on my last post: Since my last post, my son, Sam, has been doing very well. I felt it was important to note that an autism diagnosis does not have to be "devastating." At first it feels that way, but I've come to realize that it's part of who my son is, and I wouldn't want him to be a different child. He does need help in certain areas, but he is a complete joy just as he is. We have cut his therapy hours in half, 20 to 25 hours per week, and he is doing much better with that. My husband and I could not be more proud of our son. =) Hope the old gang from class of '80 is doing well. Hello to you all!
Class of 1982
Cary Ann Forrette BusternaI graduated in 1982 and went to Aragon High School. I've worked at Safeway for almost 20 years and had a good career there. I got married and I lived and worked in the Sunnyvale area for about 10 years and now currently live in Newcastle(near Auburn) with my husband of 16 years and our three beautiful boys, Casey 11, Conner 8, and Cameron 2. I left Safeway to stay home with my boys and we love it here. I still keep in contact with a few of my St. Matt's friends. We formed close bonds during our elementary years! It's great to stay in touch with the group!
Class of 1982
George HusackI'm entering my 11th season at Santa Clara University and working with the men's tennis team. This is my fourth season as head coach after serving seven seasons as an assistant. I received a BS in Finance from San Diego State in 1991 and an MBA from University of San Francisco is 1995.
I'm currently single, though committed, and just recently moved to Los Gatos. My parents still live in San Mateo.
Class of 1982
Kristina Estudillo McArdleI am married and have three children. I live in Oakley and work part time at the Oakley post office as a mail carrier. I am still in contact with many people that I attended grade school with.
Class of 1982
Debbie Spillane BohanAfter graduating St Matt's in 1982, I attended Notre Dame and then graduated in 1986 from Hillsdale High School. I studied Art and Interior Design at Canada College in Redwood City while working in Kitchen and Bath Sales. After getting married in 1990 and having my first daughter, I moved to Bakersfield in 1994.
Thirteen years later, I am still here! It's a great place to live and raise a family! Memories of San Mateo and St Matthew School are dear to me. My parents still live there and many other relatives which allows us to visit several times a year.
My part time postion as a Mobile Entertainment Manager is great and allows me lots of time with my family. I will be studying soon to obtain a real estate license and plan to re-enter the design field in the near future. I have been active as a Girl Scout Leader for 8 years and also active with school events and church groups.
My children are Jacqueline Powers(14), Meghan (9) and Matthew (4) (yes, we named him after the school!) and of course they are my pride and joy. My husband, Mike Bohan is a wonderful husband and father. In fact today, March 22, we celebrate our 10th anniversary!
After hearing of St Matthew's 75th anniversary, I am very excited to be able to make it! I missed the reunion for the Class 0f '82 because I was overdue with my son the weekend of the party. The other day a wonderful school friend, Kristi, called me gave me all the details of the dinner dance. She even promised to be my "date" for the evening leaving the husbands at home with the kids! I look forward to the festivities and the family picnic on the 29th will be a great way to show the ol' school to my kids and hubby! Hope to reunite with some old familiar faces and swap all those "What have you been up to?" stories!
Class 1983 Reunion
Class of 1983
Edward (Ted) DollardAccepted a new position as a Commodities Trader for Nestle USA in 2004. I work in the North American headquarters in Glendale, CA. where we trade major agricultural commodities such as Coffee, Cocoa, Sugar, Corn, and Energy for Nestle products & brands.
Currently reside in Burbank, CA. I live only 4 miles from work and have a commute most Angelenos would die for!
Continue pursuing my golf passion and play the legendary courses: Torrey Pines North & South and Kiawah Island Ocean Course in 2006. This year I played Pebble Beach and Spyglass over a "heavenly" weekend in Monterey, CA.
Enjoy attending as many UCLA Athletic events to support my Alma Mater. Beat USC!
Class of 1983
Susan UgheI just ran into Sister Marcel at Bank of America in downtown San Mateo, and still, after all these years she remembers me, my brother, and little bits of information that even I sometimes forget about! Who would have thought?!
The reason I ran into Sister Marcel was because I was getting change for my new bookstore that I opened in downtown San Mateo! I opened Sacred Paths Bookstore on September 17, 2005. It is a spiritual bookstore that includes holistic, metaphysical, and self-help books and gifts. We cover topics such as World Religions, Yoga, and Feng Shui. We also have special sections for baseball, San Francisco, and children.
Please come visit! We are in downtown San Mateo at 134 South B Street (between 1st and 2nd). To see more about the store, go to http://www.sacredpathsbookstore.com.
Many blessings to everyone!
Class of 1983
Jessica Castellano ZapateroWow ! Where to start? Since St. Matt's I have lived in Los Angeles for 7 years where I designed and sold my line of denim jeans called IF. Since then in my career I have been in the wholesale and internet industries. I have been married for 3 years and live in Houston with my husband Carlos,2 year old toddler Sofia and another girl on the way due December 7th 2005.
Class of 1983
Lisa Luschar MurphyAfter graduating from Notre Dame and Saint Mary's, I endured 6 years at Oracle and numerous nameless start-ups with jobs ranging from a receptionist to outside sales to HR Manager. I married Tim Murphy in June 1999 and had our first child, Joey, in May 2000. We moved to El Dorado Hills in November 2000 and welcomed Chloe in January 2003. Since moving, we have started our own printing business and sold it with Tim now working for the new company. I have turned what was a way to stay in shape into a job, as I now teach Spin and Bootcamp classes at our local gym. I look forward to reading others' stories!!!
Classes of 1983 and 1985
Joey Heath D'amato and Caren (Canziani) D'amatoJoey (class of '83) and Caren (class of '85) were married in 1997. They have a son, Dante, and are awaiting the arrival of their second baby (girl!) due in January, 2006.
Joey and Caren are the owners of D'amato and Son Seafood Inc.
Caren, Joey and son, Dante
Class of 1985
Carla Bianchi Sylvestri
Carla Bianchi Sylvestri and her daughter, a current St. Matt's student
Class of 1985
Mary Ashley-MartinezI graduated from USC in 1993 and finished law school in Orange County in 1997. In 1998, I began working at the San Bernardino County District Attorney's Office where I am now the Lead DDA of the Family Violence Unit. I married a fellow prosecutor, Alex Martinez, in 2001 and we bought a home in Redlands in 2002. I have a niece and nephew in the Bay Area where my brother, another St. Matt's alum (Steve Ashley) lives with his wife. I am happy to say that I have remained close friends with a few people I grew up with at St. Matt's and Aragon High School.
Mary Ashley-Martinez and husband, Alex
Class of 1986
Adam KinglSince St Matt's, I graduated from Bellarmine College Preparatory and earned a BA at Yale and an MFA at the UCLA School of Theatre, Film & Television. I worked as a director, actor and voice-over artist in Los Angeles for five years, married my wife Beth, and we moved to London, UK - our current home. I did an MBA at London Business School in 2004, and I'm now the development director and executive producer for an entertainment agency, which works in talent management, television development and production, format exploitation, licensing, and publishing.
Class of 1987
Matt BrisboisAfter graduating from St. Matt's I continued on to Serra High, before traveling south to attend San Diego State. After working with children for a few years as a PE teacher and camp counselor, I got involved in the video game industry working as an artist. I now work with Sony as a game designer, developing their NBA title, NBA 06 (which will be available in November), and still live in San Diego.
Class of 1987
Jamie Reed TrierweilerAfter graduating St. Matthew's, I went to Aragon and then onto CSM. I then transferred to UOP and met my husband Vic. We've been married for 8 years and have 3 children, Ashley, Aaron and Andria. I've been a PE teacher for the past 7 years at the Carey School in San Mateo.
Class of 1988
Kevin GrundmannI attended Serra High School, San Francisco State, & Colorado State University in Fort Collins. I am a Culinary School graduate, but I have worked at Nordstrom for the last 13 years and I am currently a Men's wear buyer of the Rail departments for NorCal/LA regions. I have been married for 7 years with two boys Marcus- 4 1/2 and Davis 2 1/2.
Class of 1991
David NazzaroI am currently working in Taipei, ROC as an ESL instructor.
Class of 1991
Patrick GillI graduated from Serra in 1995 and went to University of San Diego. I graduated from there in 1999 and got my Master's Degree from there in 2001. I got married to Rebecca Lynn Yeasted on July 31, 2005 in Disney World and now live in Irvine, CA (Orange County). My wife is a third year medical student at UC Irvine and plans to practice Pediatrics when she finishes medical school and residency. I have been a real estate broker for 5 years and now practice in Orange County.
Patrick Gill and wife Rebecca on their wedding day
Class of 1994
Xiomara VielmanAfter graduating from St. Matt's I attended Notre Dame High school in Belmont. I then went to Santa Clara University where I majored in Finance and received my degree in '02. I am back in San Mateo and am a Financial Advisor for an independent firm. Presently, I have a cousin who is in the first grade at St. Matt's and she as well as the family are loving it.
Class of 1997
Jerry PeraWell, I finished up High School in Colfax, CA in the mountains. I then enlisted in the US Army on October 10, 2001 as infantry. I spent a 15 month tour in Iraq and was recently promoted to Sergeant. I am now working in Folsom, CA as an Army Recruiter.
Class of 2000
Brandon OniskoSince leaving St. Matt's I have gone to Junipero Serra High School, and now am at Notre Dame De Namur University majoring in Education and minoring in Religious Studies, hoping to be a teacher someday (maybe at St.Matt's!) I have continued to be active in my parish, Our Lady of the Pillar, now entering my 7th year as a Catechist teacher (the last two as a teacher, and first five as an aide) and now help run Bible camps and confirmation retreats. I also have helped coach Mt.Carmel boy's baseball. In addition to my work with the Church, I work at Long's over in Half Moon Bay.
Class of 2004
Monica DiazI've been to two high schools – one in Redwood City not really knowing anyone, but when I went Aragon the following year I met up with my old friend from Saint Matt's and I felt more at home.
