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Gathering for annual Mass

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About 50 BC alumni, family, and friends — ranging from those graduating in the 1950s to a member of the class entering this fall — attended the chapter’s annual Mass and reception today.

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Celebrating the Mass in St. Therese Chapel at Cathedral Catholic High School was Peter Gyves, SJ, ’73, ’94, ’08, associate pastor of Our Lady of Guadalupe, the only Jesuit parish in San Diego.

Fr. Gyves leads Mass.

Fr. Gyves leads Mass.

A reception followed on the school grounds. Here’s a gallery of photos from both the Mass and reception.

 

Talking about “The Circle”

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Terrence Devino, SJ, BC vice president and secretary, center rear, leads a book discussion for BC San Diego alumni.

Terrence Devino, SJ, BC vice president and secretary, center rear, leads a book discussion for BC San Diego alumni, parents, and friends.

From left: Jim Pietraszek ’70; Michael Scott; Ken Roos ’85, P’16; Mary Ann Scott ’75; Wendy Roos ’85, P’16; Bill McDonald ’68; Rebecca Reid ’96; Brian Tsu ’00; Anne Kornahrens ’11; Katrina Lutfy ’12; Lissa Tsu ’00; Terrence Devino, SJ; Patricia Brutten P’16, P’18; Katlyn Beaver ’10; Al Schmid P’17; Joy Moore ’81, H’10; and (partially hidden) Marc Brutten P’16, P’18.

From left: Jim Pietraszek ’70; Michael Scott; Ken Roos ’85, P’16; Mary Ann Scott ’75; Wendy Roos ’85, P’16; Bill McDonald ’68; Rebecca Reid ’96; Brian Tsu ’00; Anne Kornahrens ’11; Katrina Lutfy ’12; Lissa Tsu ’00; Terrence Devino, SJ; Patricia Brutten P’16, P’18; Katlyn Beaver ’10; Al Schmid P’17; Joy Moore ’81, H’10; and (partially hidden) Marc Brutten P’16, P’18.

Two dozen BC San Diego alumni, parents, and friends joined Terrence Devino, SJ, vice president and secretary of the University, for a book discussion in Del Mar Saturday, December 6. The group talked about The Circle, a novel by Dave Eggers, which was this year’s freshman class read at BC. The Circle chronicles the beginnings of a dystopian future brought about by increasing levels of digital connection, surveillance, and conformity.

Hosts for the event were Patty and Marc Brutten P’16, P’18. Accompanying Fr. Devino were Joy Moore ’81, H’10, associate vice president for alumni relations, and Marlo Tangredi MA’13, assistant director of alumni relations and liaison with the San Diego chapter.

Each year, under the auspices of the First Year Experience, incoming BC freshmen are tasked to read the same book. In the fall, the author of that book addresses the class in the First Year Academic Convocation, as Eggers did this year. Previous speakers at the convocation have included then-Senator Barack Obama (2005), Senator John McCain (2006), and Ann Patchett (2009).

BC Day at the Races

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In the Winner's Circle, l-r: James Pietraszek '70, Lissa Tsu '00, Chris Lamb MS'08, Sandra Pietraszek, Mike Carpenter '01, Erin Holmes Carpenter '02, Brian Tsu '00, Ken Roos '85, Wendy Roos '85, Bob Nascenzi '78, Marcia Kozarich, Patricia Harvey Nascenzi '80 , Bill McDonald '68, and John Kozarich '71.

In the Winner’s Circle at Del Mar, l-r: James Pietraszek ’70, Lissa Tsu ’00, Chris Lamb MS’08, Sandra Pietraszek, Mike Carpenter ’01, Erin Holmes Carpenter ’02, Brian Tsu ’00, Ken Roos ’85 P’16, Wendy Roos ’85 P’16, Bob Nascenzi ’78 P’11, Marcia Kozarich, Patricia Harvey Nascenzi ’80 P’11, Bill McDonald ’68, and John Kozarich ’71.

At “where the turf meets the surf,” Del Mar Thoroughbred Club, San Diego Eagles enjoyed a day at the races Sunday, November 9. More than 20 members of the San Diego Chapter, as well as friends and spouses, enjoyed the pleasures of a suite sponsored by Wendy and Ken Roos, ’85, P’16. Several folks were new to a BC Alumni San Diego event and it was great to have them there.

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DSC_0035The sixth race of the day was named in honor of Boston College Alumni, and two chapter representatives, Bill McDonald ’68 and Chris Lamb MS’08, presented, on behalf of the racetrack, a bottle of bourbon and flowers to the team of the winning horse.

Here are some additional photos from the event.

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Looks as if Ken Roos '85 P'16, Susan and Greg Cortese JD'74, are watching a winner.

Looks as if Ken Roos ’85 P’16, Susan and Greg Cortese JD’74, are watching a winner.