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2001

Nicholas Buccola ’01 was named the Dr. Jules K. Whitehill Chair of Humanism & Ethics at Claremont McKenna College.

1963

After graduating from the University of Colorado, Robert Weber MBA ’63 was accepted into the Naval Officer Candidate School in Newport, Rhode Island, beginning three years of active duty that would be followed by 23 years of dedicated service in the Naval Reserves. Following his active-duty service, he embarked on a successful 36-year career with […]

1989

Karen Forbes J.D. ’89 was curious about her familial history. She became interested in genealogy in 1977 and began researching her Forbes ancestors, ultimately tracing 12 generations back to the original immigrant born in Scotland around 1635. Her extensive research culminated in the publication of a 700-page book in 1997. In addition to her genealogical […]

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1976

A decorated Marine, devoted father and grandfather, godfather, friend, esteemed educator, and lifelong scholar, Ronald Jeziorski M.A. ’76 died Jan. 18, 2025. As a Marine officer in Vietnam, he led with courage and compassion, earning three Purple Hearts—sacrifices he bore with grace, never seeking praise. His journey led him to a life of learning and […]

1970

Driven by a deep sense of purpose and compassion, Bruce Bottini ’70, J.D. ’74 was a busy and dynamic personal injury attorney who worked tirelessly into his mid 70s. Raised and educated in Jesuit schools in San Jose, Calif., his faith was a steady anchor of his life. He had an extraordinary gift for connection; […]

1964

During World War II, Alan Purchase MBA ’64 bravely served as a B-17 navigator in the U.S. Army Air Forces stationed in England. Upon returning home, he met Barbara. He proposed during his senior year at UC Berkeley, and they were married in 1949. They celebrated their 75th wedding anniversary in 2024, surrounded by their […]

1977

As a young adult, Ronald Cieslak ’77 made the decision to join the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints—a choice that shaped the rest of his life. After serving a mission in Montreal, Canada, he returned to California and began a career as an accountant with Ford Aerospace, where he remained for more than […]

1959

Leonard Enos ’59 grew up in Niles, Calif., attended Bellarmine Prep, and Santa Clara University’s engineering and ROTC programs. After graduation, he was commissioned a 2nd lieutenant in the U.S. Army and served in the 554th Engineering Battalion. Upon completion of his military service, Leonard joined Explosive Technology, Inc., in Fairfield, Calif., where he remained […]

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Donald Polden, professor emeritus and former dean of Santa Clara University School of Law, was a mischievous and curious child growing up. Moving around often due to his father’s military position, Don and his four siblings lived in several places ranging from Kansas to Germany. In high school, he was the shortest basketball captain in […]

1969

In 2007, in the midst of their teaching year, Denise DeLong ’69 and her husband, Jim, traveled to Cambodia, visiting the killing fields and the temples of Angkor Wot. Their lives were transformed. Jim’s student charity club at Bret Harte Middle School in San Jose, Invisible Issues, worked to raise enough funds to build a […]

1995

Dean Daniels M.A. ’95, a retired parish liturgist and pastoral musician, served for 20 years in parishes and 21 years as the director of the Office for Worship at the Archdiocese of Milwaukee. He earned his master’s degree at the Graduate Program in Pastoral Ministries at SCU. Now enjoying retirement and being a grandfather, Dean […]

1982

Peter Coe Verbica ’82, J.D. ’99 has officially launched his 2026 campaign for the U.S. House of Representatives in California’s 19th Congressional District, which includes Santa Clara, Santa Cruz, Monterey, and San Luis Obispo counties. His platform focuses on several key issues: Reforming the current tax treatment of Social Security income; advocating for meaningful immigration […]

2020

Devon Cable ’20 and William Nelson ’20 were married in Carmel, Calif., on July 20, 2024. The two met as Santa Clara University Camp Kesem counselors the summer after their first year. They share so many fun memories with Will’s Santa Clara men’s rugby teammates, and Devon’s house full of washed-up orientation leaders. Two Broncos […]

Devon Cable Nelson ’20 & William Nelson ’20

1980

Tim Foley ’80 wrote a collection of ghost stories. Tales Nocturnal was published by PS Publishing in 2025.

2009

Cherie Motobu Lambrecht ’09 was named Roseville City School District Certificated Employee of the year, for the 2024-25 school year. She is a school psychologist at Buljan Middle School in Roseville, which is about 20 miles northeast of Sacramento. She is married to Greg Lambrecht ’10.

1980

Born and raised in White Salmon, Wash., Mary Kathleen (Cain) Levin M.A. ’80 graduated from Columbia High School in 1951, earned a bachelor’s degree from Washington State University, and a master’s degree from Santa Clara. Kathi was a teacher at San Jose schools, and after retirement participated in The Villages Handbell choir for many years. […]

2019

In the fall of 2017, at the Santa Clara University School of Law Student Bar Association’s Halloween event, Jared Powell J.D. ’19 and Samantha King Powell J.D. ’20 met and instantly connected over a shared passion for law and community service. After graduating, Jared and Samantha moved to Las Vegas, where they married and launched […]

1951

Robert Elmer Graham ’51 died on Nov. 25, 2024, at 94 years old. He is survived by Camille Graham, his wife of 70 years. He is also survived by 5 of his 6 children, including son James Graham ’80, as well as 13 grandchildren and 10 great grandchildren. Robert proudly served in the U.S. Marine […]

2016

Jason Back ’16 and Christina Eliopoulos M.A. ’23 were married on Sept. 13, 2024. Their wedding was at Roaring Camp in the Santa Cruz Mountains, and there was a mighty stampede of Broncos in attendance. SCU alumni in the wedding party included Nick Parker ’16, Roscoe Escobar ’16, Todd Matsuura ’16, Neil Datar ’17, and […]

1997

JoAnne Louise Craig-Arnold M.A. ’97 died June 4, 2024. Her work in Santa Clara’s Graduate Program in Pastoral Ministries greatly influenced her music ministry throughout her life. Her husband, Jim Arnold J.D. ’66, was a fellow alumnus, and they celebrated their marriage engagement at Mission Santa Clara in 1967. The ceremony was officiated by their […]

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