When John Vranizan ’58 was at Santa Clara University, he would drive to San Rafael on weekends to see girlfriend Carole Zenner, who was attending Dominican College. When Carole transferred to Lewis and Clark College in their hometown of Portland, Ore., John announced that he couldn’t wait until graduation to propose. She said yes, and […]

Sienna Rincon MBA ’22 died on July 7, 2025, following a two-year battle with leukemia. Sienna was always positive through two bone marrow transplants and many stays at both Kaiser and Stanford medical centers. Sienna loved family, friends, food, music, dancing, and her pets. She received her bachelor’s degree in business from San Jose State […]

On July 11, 2024, Adriana Rincon M.A. ’17 and Julio Hernandez eloped at San Francisco City hall. A year later, they celebrated with friends and family on their first wedding anniversary, and recommitted to navigating life as husband and wife.

Johnson Riggs ’08 released his debut novel, Pandemonia: A Novel Plague Plague Novel. The book—a fantasy satire of COVID, conflating modern day conspiracy theories with mythic quests—took the No. 1 spot in the new political humor category on Amazon. Fans of Bored of the Rings, The Adventure Zone, The Divine Comedy, Gilgamesh, and the Naked […]

Robert Holderness ’65 is honored as a “history maker” by the Folsom Historical Society. Holderness served as the mayor of Folsom from 1992-95. Among his notable accomplishments were spearheading the construction of the Lake Natoma Crossing bridge, and leading efforts to restore passenger rail service to Folsom. Holderness is being honored alongside fellow mayor Glenn […]

After serving in the U.S. Army, Amedee “Al” Chanteloup ’54, M.A. ’68 returned home and met Sydne Silva, who became his partner for 57 years. Al found his calling as a teacher, inspiring generations of students in economics and history at Cubberley and Henry M. Gunn High Schools in Palo Alto. A gifted athlete and […]

Known for his love of loud music, deep spirituality, and contagious sense of humor, Daniel MacKay ’69 was a loyal friend and generous mentor. After graduation, Dan built a meaningful career in engineering and later real estate. He met and married Cheryl in 1978, embracing her daughter as his own. They then welcomed two more […]

Standout long-stick midfielder Brinley Chrzanowski ’26 for the Santa Clara men’s lacrosse team has been named to the New Zealand U20 Men’s National Team. In August, he’s representing New Zealand on the international stage at the 2025 World Lacrosse Men’s U20 Championship in Jeju, Korea. Chrzanowski’s selection is a testament to his talent, dedication, and […]

With charm and wit, Hugh “Wilson” Elliott III MBA ’67 could spin tales on nearly any topic—his childhood in Texas, his various sea adventures, or his many culinary discoveries. A Navy veteran and navigator of the USS Procyon, Wilson built a meaningful career at Pacific Telephone. Wilson embraced early retirement at 50 and dove into […]

Published in early 2025, Pinch Me: Waking Up in a 300-Year-Old Italian Farmhouse by Barbara Boyle ’74 is a heartfelt story of transformation. Boyle’s memoir was named a finalist for best new nonfiction by the International Book Awards and was listed on the bestsellers’ list by the Sonoma Index-Tribune. After decades in global advertising, Boyle […]

Sophomore golfer Alexa Pineda ’28 qualified for the 125th U.S. Women’s Amateur Championship after a standout performance at the La Rinconada Country Club qualifier. There, she shot a 1-under 69 to tie for second. One of only four golfers to advance from a field of 73, Pineda will make her second consecutive appearance at the […]

Joan Lipscomb M.A. ’65 lived a life guided by faith and a deep commitment to others. She began her journey as a devoted sister of the Holy Cross, teaching in Catholic schools for 15 years before following a new path to the business world. In San Francisco, while working at a real estate firm, Joan […]

Whether coaching youth teams in San Jose and Austin, cheering from the sidelines, or simply offering one of his famous hugs, Angel Diaz ’99 poured his whole heart into uplifting those around him. His story with Alma Rosa Parra ’01 began as a friendship sparked by shared family ties and daily greetings that blossomed into […]

Nicknamed “the sweetest man,” George Coppinger MBA ’69 was known for his kind and gentle spirit. While earning his MBA, he met his other half, Cynthia Coppinger M.A. ’72, a partnership that would grow into 59 beautiful years of marriage. George dedicated 39 years of his career to National Semiconductor, where he served as director […]

At 17, Douglas Reutzel MBA ’66 joined the Wyoming Army National Guard and served in Korea from 1950 to 1952 with the 300th Armored Field Artillery Battalion. Later on, he became a dedicated CFO for several major companies and later a college instructor and SBA volunteer. Doug also gave back through reading programs, grant writing, […]

James Passadori ’77 spent childhood swimming with his brothers and vacationing in Santa Cruz. After graduating from SCU, Jim returned to Atwater to join the family business, dedicating over 40 years before retiring. Jim and Debi married in 1978 and built a loving, laughter-filled home with their children, Ryan and Diana Passadori ’03, J.D ’06. […]

Melissa Magner ’20 has been recognized with the 2025 IndieReader Discovery Award (IRDA) in the new adult category for her newest book, Of the Sun and Sea. Her novel is a fantasy adventure that doubles as a powerful metaphor for grief and mental health. The IRDAs spotlight standout independent books and help connect them with […]

Sally Menti ’24 has signed a multi-year contract extension with Seattle Reign FC, keeping the midfielder with the professional women’s soccer team through the 2027 season. Menti helped lead the Broncos to the 2020 NCAA Championship and earned multiple All-West Coast Conference honors during her collegiate career. Internationally, Menti was called into training camp with […]

While attending the San Francisco Giants’ World Series victory parade in 2010, Mike Ford ’11 was struck by the unity sports could create. That spark led him into sports marketing, with roles at Senda Athletics, the San Francisco 49ers, Stanford Athletics, and the San Jose Sharks, all while earning a master’s in sports management from […]

Sowmya Ayyar ’00 recently released her debut book, my India, with the Indology publisher Motilal Banarsidass. The collection of 64 poems is a lyrical exploration of India’s people, places, eras, philosophies, cultures, and music. It blends ancestral memory with personal reflection. Through verse, Ayyar paints a vivid portrait of India as both a physical place […]