LongTimeintheMakingMarinaIatomase’14marriedherhighschoolsweetheartinthesameplaceherparentswednearly30yearsearlier:theMissionChurch.varhtmlDiv=document.getElementById("rs-plugin-settings-inline-css");varhtmlDivCss=".tp-caption.bighead,.bighead{color:#ffffff;font-size:90px;line-height:82px;font-weight:400;font-style:normal;font-family:LibreBaskerville;text-decoration:none;background-color:transparent;border-color:transparent;border-style:none;border-width:0px0px0px0px;border-radius:0px0px0px0px}";if(htmlDiv){htmlDiv.innerHTML=htmlDiv.innerHTML+htmlDivCss;}else{varhtmlDiv=document.createElement("div");htmlDiv.innerHTML=""+htmlDivCss+"";document.getElementsByTagName("head")[0].appendChild(htmlDiv.childNodes[0]);}if(setREVStartSize!==undefined)setREVStartSize({c:'#rev_slider_94_1',gridwidth:[1000],gridheight:[500],sliderLayout:'auto'});varrevapi94,tpj;(function(){if(!/loaded|interactive|complete/.test(document.readyState))document.addEventListener("DOMContentLoaded",onLoad);elseonLoad();functiononLoad(){if(tpj===undefined){tpj=jQuery;if("off"=="on")tpj.noConflict();}if(tpj("#rev_slider_94_1").revolution==undefined){revslider_showDoubleJqueryError("#rev_slider_94_1");}else{revapi94=tpj("#rev_slider_94_1").show().revolution({sliderType:"hero",jsFileLocation:"//magazine.scu.edu/wp-content/plugins/revslider/public/assets/js/",sliderLayout:"auto",dottedOverlay:"none",delay:9000,visibilityLevels:[1240,1024,778,480],gridwidth:1000,gridheight:500,lazyType:"none",parallax:{type:"mouse",origo:"slidercenter",speed:2000,speedbg:0,speedls:0,levels:[2,3,4,5,6,7,12,16,10,50,47,48,49,50,51,55],},shadow:0,spinner:"off",autoHeight:"off",disableProgressBar:"on",hideThumbsOnMobile:"off",hideSliderAtLimit:0,hideCaptionAtLimit:0,hideAllCaptionAtLilmit:0,debugMode:false,fallbacks:{simplifyAll:"off",disableFocusListener:false,}});};/*ENDOFrevapicall*/};/*ENDOFONLOADFUNCTION*/}());/*ENDOFWRAPPINGFUNCTION*/AlumniClassNotes.vc_custom_1548438224880{margin-bottom:0px!important;border-bottom-width:0px!important;padding-bottom:0px!important;}.vc_custom_1548437992868{margin-top:0px!important;margin-bottom:0px!important;border-top-width:0px!important;border-bottom-width:0px!important;padding-top:0px!important;padding-bottom:0px!important;}BruceAllenM.A.’79Knownforbeingatoughbutfairteacher,BruceAllen’79didn’tjustteachsubjects—heopeneddoorstoart,music,theater,andtravelformorethan25years.Fromhelpingstudentsgetintocollegetosparkingaloveforliteratureandclassicalmusic,Brucetouchedsomanylives.HediedNov.19,2023.DianaLimJ.D.’85DianaLim’85wasacherishedcolleagueandawonderfulfriend.Shededicatedover30yearstoacareeringovernmentandlaw,servingtheStateofCaliforniaandtheCaliforniaStateEmployeesAssociationwithunwaveringcommitment.Herremarkablecontributionsandsteadfastprofessionalismleftalastingimpactonallwhoknewher.DianadiedNov.[…]NoelPearman’52Formorethan64years,NoelPearman’52wasmarriedtoGenieandhisproudestachievementwasalwaysprovidingforhiswifeandchildren.NoelenjoyedpianoandtravelingtheworldasamemberoftheValliantInvestmentAssociation.Hecouldoftenbefoundinpianobarsduringhisworldtravels,playingbridge,orregaling[…]BobNewhart’00Beforehewasastar,BobNewhartHon.’00wasaJesuit-educatedaspiringaccountant.AfterservingintheU.S.ArmyduringtheKoreanWar,Bobdabbledinaccountingandadvertisingbeforediscoveringhisknackforshowbusiness.His1960album,“TheButton-DownMindofBobNewhart,”becamethefirstcomedyalbumevertohitthe[…]ReadMoreMoreAlumniNews.vc_custom_1541486833165{margin-top:0px!important;margin-bottom:0px!important;border-top-width:0px!important;border-bottom-width:0px!important;padding-top:0px!important;padding-bottom:0px!important;background-color:#363c40!important;}.vc_custom_1548438649508{margin-bottom:0px!important;border-bottom-width:0px!important;padding-bottom:0px!important;}.vc_custom_1539207830078{margin-top:-25px!important;margin-bottom:0px!important;border-top-width:-25px!important;border-bottom-width:0px!important;padding-top:-25px!important;padding-bottom:0px!important;}.vc_custom_1548439412942{margin-bottom:0px!important;border-bottom-width:0px!important;padding-bottom:0px!important;}

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Bruce Allen M.A. ’79

Known for being a tough but fair teacher, Bruce Allen ’79 didn’t just teach subjects—he opened doors to art, music, theater, and travel for more than 25 years. From helping students get into college to sparking a love for literature and classical music, Bruce touched so many lives. He died Nov. 19, 2023.

Diana Lim J.D. ’85

Diana Lim ’85 was a cherished colleague and a wonderful friend. She dedicated over 30 years to a career in government and law, serving the State of California and the California State Employees Association with unwavering commitment. Her remarkable contributions and steadfast professionalism left a lasting impact on all who knew her. Diana died Nov. […]

Noel Pearman ’52

For more than 64 years, Noel Pearman ’52 was married to Genie and his proudest achievement was always providing for his wife and children. Noel enjoyed piano and traveling the world as a member of the Valliant Investment Association. He could often be found in piano bars during his world travels, playing bridge, or regaling […]

Bob Newhart ’00

Before he was a star, Bob Newhart Hon. ’00 was a Jesuit-educated aspiring accountant. After serving in the U.S. Army during the Korean War, Bob dabbled in accounting and advertising before discovering his knack for show business. His 1960 album, “The Button-Down Mind of Bob Newhart,” became the first comedy album ever to hit the […]

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