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Kyra Hammer ‘19 and Vinny Sicat ‘19

Kyra Hammer ’19 and Vinny Sicat ’19 exchanged vows at Villa Montalvo in Saratoga, Calif., in September 2024. They were surrounded by family, friends, and their 10th Floor Swig-mates/fellow Class of 2019 graduates Alex Cherekdjian, Duncan Gill, Phoebe Luongo, Morgan (Mackenzie) Kowalski, Tim Moriarty, Kate (Richter) Mitchell, Matt Schott, and Brian Schunk.

Mike McHargue ’89

Mike McHargue ’89 published the book That’s On Me: Seasoned Executives Confess Their Rookie Mistakes, which became Amazon’s #1 Best Seller.

Gregory Macres ’79

Gregory Macres ’79 and wife Deborah Macres tragically lost their 4-year-old son, Gregory, in 1997 to Gaucher disease, a rare genetic disorder that affects children. Despite their profound grief, the Macreses remained committed to finding a cure, establishing a foundation (www.childrensgaucher.org) to support global research efforts. After 25 years, over $3.2 million in funded research, and […]

Paul Totah ’79

Paul Totah ’79 was honored with the prestigious Christ the King Award by St. Ignatius College Preparatory, his alma mater, in recognition of his remarkable contributions to the school. During his 35 years at the school, Paul taught English, served as director of communication, and was the editor of the school’s alumni magazine, Genesis. The […]

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CA, Here I Come

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“This is where life slides / Into wild worlds,” writes Paul Totah ’79 in his book of poetry, inspired by California and accompanied by lush photography from around the state.

World Stage
World Stage

Sofia Huerta ’15 and Julie Ertz ’14 bring Bronco talent to the global stage in the 2023 Women’s World Cup.

The Climate Lawyer
The Climate Lawyer

Attorney Phil Gregory J.D./MBA ’80 headed back to court to fight on behalf of young people for the right to a better environment.

For Generations
For Generations

Michael Bedolla ’06, J.D. ’14 and Christina Bedolla ’11, J.D. ’14 welcomed baby Elizabeth Marie into their growing Bronco family.

Golden Drive
Golden Drive

Matt McCarty ’21 moved from a close loss to earning his PGA Tour spot with back-to-back wins.

New Management
New Management

Jose Martínez Saldaña ’85 will co-direct Radio Bilingüe, America’s oldest Latino radio network.

Bay Dreams
Bay Dreams

Two Broncos make hometown moves in the 2024 MLB Draft.

Mars, Within Reach
Mars, Within Reach

Mars has never felt so close and after years of hard work Kamak Ebadi Ph.D. ’20 completed a 45-day simulated journey to the red planet.

Homecoming
Homecoming

Santa Clara men‘s basketball great Josip Vrankic ’21 is returning to his home country as he signs on with the Vancouver Bandits.

DREAM Achieved
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A dream to expand education access earns this entrepreneur entrance to the Knight-Hennessy Scholars program.

Cinematic Sisters
Cinematic Sisters

While sisters Malarie ’14 and Nia Howard ’15 always knew they’d be writers, Santa Clara’s communications department helped them discover their medium.