Class Notes - Santa Clara Magazine

1969

Growing up in the Bay Area, Michael Williamson MBA ’69 bonded with his father through deep sea fishing and supporting the San Francisco 49ers through thick and thin. While in undergrad, Mike met Dixie Samuels and they married in 1962. He then served in the California Army National Guard while balancing graduate school, work, and […]

1969

James Fitzgerald M.A. ’69 understood the key to lasting friendship, staying in touch with former students, athletes, and friends for decades, always offering support and kindness. After serving in the Army for six years, Jim began his teaching career and dedicated himself to education as a teacher, coach, counselor, and administrator. In 1967, he married […]

1983

Developing a love for exploration early in life, Susan Chavez MBA ’83 traveled the world with her children and close friends to enjoy art, culture, and fine wine. As the oldest daughter of a military family, she grew up in places like California, Hawaii, Washington D.C., and Germany before settling in San Jose. Susan began […]

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1956

Over the course of his 90 years, Philip Arnautou ’56 did his best to experience everything the world had to offer. Throughout his successful career in commercial real estate, Phil earned the admiration of colleagues and clients alike for his integrity and reliability. In 1959, Phil met his wife, Beverly Walsh, on a chance blind […]

1981

Darryl Lung ’81 loved a good competition. Even at 65, he remained a fierce competitor, challenging his kids in backyard games of basketball and pickleball. After earning his DMD from Tufts University in 1986, Darryl spent eight years teaching there, shaping the next generation of dental professionals. As a partner at Miller Lung Dental Group […]

1973

Barbara Martini Laubacher ’73 grew up in Pacific Palisades, the second of six children. She married Tom Laubacher ’71, and they moved to Oxnard, where they raised four children. A dedicated member of the community, she was actively involved with Santa Clara Parish, local Catholic schools, St. John’s Hospital, charity organizations, and the Museum of […]

1962

Cornelius Buckley, S.J. ’50 has authored a new biography of Joseph Fessio, S.J. ’62. Both Fr. Fessio and Fr. Buckely taught at Santa Clara University from 1966 to 1969. Father Joseph Fessio, S.J.: California Blackrobe is an in-depth, page-turning biography of the founder of Ignatius Press and the University of San Francisco’s Saint Ignatius Institute. […]

1966

In 1976, Suzanne Kuehl ’66, along with her husband David and their family, moved to Calaveras County, where she opened a successful shoe store. She later ran for County Supervisor in District 3, becoming the first woman ever appointed president of the board. Suzanne was the eldest child of Victor Stefan ’41, who served as […]

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1981

Carrie Toomey ’81 was a world traveler, voracious reader, hard worker, and fantastic aunt to her nieces and nephews. She was deeply involved in her local Catholic parish, where she taught catechism, sewed blankets for the sick, and participated in various church activities and groups. Known for her quick wit and warm heart, Carrie was […]

1972

Ann Burke Turner ’72 loved reading, sports, and travel. She held national age-group records in swimming, won club tennis championships, and played on a competitive soccer team until she was 40. Andie traveled to many countries in Europe and Asia, working for one year at Assumption University in Thailand. Andie and her husband, Peter Turner […]

1976

Lawrence Freitas ’76 married Cindy Caldwell of San Francisco on October 19, 2024, in San Francisco at Crane Cove Beach.

1971

Mark D’Ercole ’71 was awarded a black belt in Brazilian Jiu Jitsu by Master Charles Gracie of the Gracie family of Brazil in October 2024. Mark started practicing Jiu Jitsu at age 55. Mark and his son, Alex, own a school in San Francisco.

1989

Lisa Hilas ’89 was named Solano County’s Woman of the Year by the Solano County Commission of Women and Girls. She holds an M.A. in arts management and entrepreneurship from the University of Oklahoma and is the founder and CEO of Big Lights, Little City, a non-profit venue management and consulting firm. Passionate about the […]

2000

Jane Davaransky ’00 has accepted a position with the California Department of Transportation in the Office of Strategic Investment Planning. Starting in August 2024, Jane transitioned from her five-year tenure at Meta Platforms, Inc. (formerly Facebook), where she managed Meta’s global transportation budget. In her new role at Caltrans, she will support investment planning for […]

1992

Kent Snider J.D. ’92 was elected and sworn in as county attorney in Daggett County, Utah. Daggett County is home to the beauty and grandeur of Flaming Gorge Reservoir, where one can participate in world class fly fishing on the Green River, and the majestic backcountry of the High Uinta Mountains. If you are lucky […]

1973

Gretchen Gallegos ’73, J.D. ’80 accomplished a bucket-list item and completed writing a book about a 19th-century lawsuit brought by a young woman against her employer. A Case of Seduction–Marshall v. Taylor: Justice in the 1890s has elements of legal, California, and women’s history. Gallegos previously edited the memoir, Up Home in the Mountains of […]

2015

Andrew Metzger ’14 and Sophie (Won) Metzger ’15 were married on June 7, 2024, at San Francisco City Hall. The couple met through mutual friends while at SCU and remained friends throughout college, even living together in an off-campus house with five other friends during the 2013-2014 school year. They both remained in the Bay […]

2000

Marc Serra ’00 has forged a career that blends his arts background with a passion for healthcare. After earning his dental degree from Columbia University, he joined the U.S. Army, where he completed a residency in oral and maxillofacial surgery and a fellowship in cosmetic and reconstructive surgery. As program director at Madigan Army Medical […]

2013

Samantha Juda ‘13 and James Sontag ’13 are happy to announce the birth of their son, Dylan Juda Sontag. He was born August 14, 2024, at John Muir Hospital in Walnut Creek, Calif.

2013

Alysse Wagner ’13, M.A. ’14 and Jack Wagner ’13, MBA ’21 are excited to share that Hennick “Henni” Joseph Wagner was born Wednesday, August 14, 2024. He’s healthy, happy, and growing quickly at home in San Francisco.

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