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Mark was the 1968 SBHS "Student-Athlete of the Year," a multi-sport all-league performer, and a member of the Seraph's first two CIF Championship teams. He was a 3-year varsity letter winner in football, basketball and baseball, sports editor for the school newspaper, and a student-government officer.

In football, Mark was a 3-year, 2-way starter as an offensive tight end, defensive tackle, and punter, and totaled eight receptions in the Seraph's 1968 CIF championship victory over Coachella Valley. He was a captain and 1st team all-league on both offense and defense on the Seraph's 1969 Tri-Valley League champion team. 

In baseball, Mark was a 3-year starter at catcher, receiving all-league honors each season. He hit RBI-producing doubles in each of the Seraph's 1970 play-off games, including the 3-0 victory over Bloomington representing the city of Ventura's first, and only, CIF baseball championship.

In basketball, Mark was a 3-year varsity starter, once scoring a then school record 27 points in a victory over Villanova as a junior. He was among league's leaders in scoring and rebounding in 1968 & 69.

Mark attended California State University, Sacramento, receiving a Bachelor of Arts degree in Journalism in 1975. There he played two years of varsity football as a CSUS Hornet, and one year of freshman baseball. Mark attended graduate school at California State University, San Francisco, pursuing an MBA in Marketing. 

Mark's professional career includes positions within the Sales and Human Resources Departments at Intel, Spectra-Physics Scanning Systems, Wells Fargo Bank, and Seafirst National Bank prior to founding Stephenson & Stephenson LLC in 1997. S&S LLC is an executive search firm that provides recruitment and selection services to clients in the Information Technology, Manufacturing and Financial Services sectors.

Mark and Kelli Stephenson have been married for 26 years, and reside in Eugene, Oregon. They have three children: sons Jeff (25), James (22), and daughter Molly (20). Each graduated from Marist High School in Eugene, and James and Molly attend Oregon State University in Corvallis. Jeff, a 2010 OSU graduate, works in the golf industry in Connecticut. 
Mark's post-collegiate athletic passion has been running, and to date he has completed 11 marathons and multiple 1/2 marathons and 10Ks. Additional pursuits include golf, fishing, hiking, and attending year-round Oregon Duck and OSU Beaver athletic events.

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From the SBHS class of 1971, Kevin was a multi-sport athlete who earned 10 Varsity Letters during his athletic career at Saint Bonaventure High School. Kevin was a four-year starter for the Varsity Baseball Team. As a centerfielder he was a key member on the 1970 CIF Championship Baseball Team. In 1969 & 1970 he was Voted to the All-League Team. In 1971 the Team won the League Championship. He was slected to the All-CIF Team, was the League MVP and Team MVP. Hitting .404 while leading in other team leading statistics. Kevin was a three-year starter for the Varsity Football Team playing both offense and defense. In 1968, He was a starting defensive back on the SBHS "FIRST" CIF Championship Football Team. During his football career at SBHS received several All-League awards. Kevin was a two-year Varsity Letterman on the Varsity Basketball Team. In 1971 he was selected to the All-League Team and was the Team MVP averaging in double figures. In 1971 Kevin also ran on the SBHS track team recieving his 10th-Varsity Letter. He participated in the League Championship Meet competing in the 100 meter and 400 meter relay. The 400 meter relay team qualified for CIF making it to the quarter finals of CIF. In 1972 & 1973 Kevin went on to play Football and Baseball at Ventura Community College. In 1974 & 1975 Kevin went on to California State University Sacramento. Kevin was a starting outfielder on CSUS Baseball Team. CSUS won their conference both years and went on to play in the NCAA tournament each of those years. Kevin was a Assistant Varsity Softball at Buena High School from 1988 to 1997. During his coaching ca-reer at Buena the team won the 1989 4A CIF Championship. In 1988 was CIF Runner-up. Buena won the Channel League Title Ten Years in row. (A Big Thanks to Head Coach Sharon Coggins) Kevin is married to Liz and they have four daughters and one son. Krystal, Kasey, Ashley, Nyna & Erick. He retired in 2006 from the State of California. Kevin continues to be involved and remains loyal to Saint Bon-aventure High School and its Athletic progam. I am so proud that the "Pride, Poise & Perfection" attributes developed so many years ago continues to this very day. 

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Arguably one of the best basketball players ever t suit up for the Green and Gold. Class of 1977 alum Bob Rostohar was surely the greatest scorer to play for the Seraphs. Over the course of 3 varsity seasons, Rostohar put in 1228 points in only 62 games for an average just a touch below 20 points per game (19.8 avg). This came in an era before the 3 point shot, one can only guess how many more points would have been scored by this scoring machine. In his Junior season, Bob kissed the twine for 515 points in 22 games for a school record average of 23.4 points a game. He earned All TVL and All-CIFSS 1st team honors becoming the first Seraph hoopster to be so honored. Facing defenses that were geared to stop the “machine” Rostohar put on an even more astonishing offensive display his senior season scoring 576 points in only 21 games for a sizzling 27.4 per game average and a new Seraph school record. He was a repeat All TVL and All-CIF 1st team selection. The back-to-back All-CIF selections have never been accomplished by a Seraph cager. Rostohar wasn’t just a one dimensional gunslinger as he also the SBH S all-time career rebounder with an even 800 in his 62 games for a 12.9 average. He averaged an unheard of 16.0 rebounds per game as a junior and almost matched it at 15.7 as a senior.

After graduating from SBHS, he attended Idaho State University in Pocatello, ID on a basketball scholarship. Bob did not play much but did make the travel squad, and was able to practice against 2 future NBA players. It was a great and very humbling experience that made him take his education much more seriously. He played for two seasons having torn up his left knee and lost a step he could not afford to loose.

He graduated from San Francisco State University in 1981, with a BS in Business Marketing.

“My 4 years at SBHS were some of the best of my life. I was provided an excellent
education, made some great friends, and built a foundation based upon strong morals
and values that serves me today. Thanks you St. Bonnie” - Bob Rostohar

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Teohua Sanchez is a 1997 graduate of Saint Bonaventure High School, Ventura, California. He was a three-year varsity football letterman. He was awarded the Rookie of the Year Award in his sophomore year. In his junior year he was awarded First Team All Tri- Valley League, First Team All Ventura County and Second Team, Los Angeles Times. In his senior year he was elected by his peers to be one of the football captains. As a senior, Teohua broke all of the school's passing records and led his team to the 1996 Division X, C.I.F. Championship, the first for the Coach John Mack era. In addition, he was awarded the Jerry Dann Award which it presented to the player of the game between Saint Bonaventure and Fillmore High Schools. Additional awards included, the Most Valuable Player for the Tri-County League, Ventura County Small Schools Player of the Year, The Player of the Year for Division X, Second Team Los Angeles Times and selected First Team All-State of California. Besides playing football, Teohua played basketball all four years and competed on the track and field team his freshman and sophomore years.

Teohua continued his athletic career at California Lutheran University, Thousand Oaks, California, where he earned academic honors. He later transferred to Pitzer College, Claremont, California where he was a two-year starter for the Pomona-Pitzer Sagehens. In
2001 he graduated from Pitzer College with a degree in History. In 2003, Teohua received his teaching credentials from California State University Northridge, Northridge, California.

The day after graduating from Pitzer College, he started his coaching career at Saint Bonaventure High School. Teohua coached for two years on the junior varsity team and was a member of the Ventura County Small Schools Staff of The Year. In his third year, Teohua was promoted to varsity quarterback coach and co-offensive coordinator. During the next two years he was offensive coordinator and helped the Seraphs win back-to-back C.I.F. Championships, as well as, the California State Championship (for the number one ranked high school football team in the state).

Teohua was appointed head football coach for Santa Paula High School, Santa Paula, California in the spring of 2008 and with much work and commitment to excellence began the renovation of the Cardinal Football Program. It did not take Coach Sanchez and his staff very long to turn around this program. The Cardinals captured a Frontier League Championship and finished with an 8-3 record. As a result of their hard work and dedication, Coach Sanchez and staff were awarded the Frontier League Coaching Staff of the Year, and Co-Ventura County Small Schools Coaching Staff of the Year.

Mr. Teohua Sanchez currently resides in Oxnard, California. He is loved and supported by his wife Yvette Sanchez. 

 

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Class of 2001 Alum David Garza Jr. was a tri-sport athlete at St. Bonaventure but made his biggest impact on the gridiron. As a freshman David was the starting linebacker on a JV football team that went 10-0 and won the Tri Valley League championship. He was moved up to Varsity for the play-offs . He was also a member of the Freshman Basketball team and was the starting shortstop on the JV baseball team.

As a Sophomore, David started at linebacker for the varsity football team helping them win a Tri Valley League title. He was voted to the All-TVL and All Ventura County teams for his play. He was a member of the JV Basketball team and as in football, he moved up to the varsity in Baseball starting at 2nd base on a team that advanced to the CIF-SS Semi-finals.
As a Junior, David once again started at linebacker and once again led the team to another TVL title. He also stepped it up a bit, the Seraphs went 14-0 and won the 3rd CIF-SS title in school history. He was named TVL Defensive Player of the Year and Ventura County Defensive Back of the Year. He was also selected All-CIFSS and to the LA Times All Ventura County team. In the CIF championship game against Nordhoff he scored the winning touchdown in the final minute of the game from the running back position! He once again started at 2nd Base for the Baseball team and once again led them to the CIF Semi-finals and a TVL championship.

As a Senior, David led the Seraphs to their second consecutive undefeated 14-0 season as they repeated as TVL and CIF Champions. He also repeated as TVL Defensive Player of the Year and Ventura County Defensive Back of the Year. He also repeated on the All-CIF and All LA Times teams. The Ventura County Star named him Utility Player of the Year. He led the team in tackles for 2nd year in a row and was named St. Bonaventure Gatorade Player of the Year as well as team captain. David was chosen to play in the Ventura County All-Star game to cap off his high school football career. In baseball he helped lead the Seraphs to their 4th straight CIF-SS semi-final appearance while being named to All TVL and All Ventura County teams. He capped off his high school baseball career as he did his football one by participating in the Ventura County All-Star game becoming one of the few who played in both All-Star games as a senior.

After SB, David attended Fresno State University and walked onto the football team during the 2001 season. In 2003, he transferred to Cal Lutheran University and played on Special Teams while starting 3 games at Linebacker. In 2004, he earned the starting job at linebacker and led the team in tackles. He earned 1st team All SCIAC. His biggest thrill during the season was recovering and fumble and returning it 52 yards for a touchdown in helping the Kingsmen defeat Redlands at Redlands for the first time in 18 years. In his senior year of 2005, he was named team captain and led the team in tackles. He also intercepted three passes from his linebacker position returning one for a TD. He was once again named 1st team All SCIAC and NCAA Division III All West Region. He was also named CLU’s Defensive Most Valuable Player. In 2009, David was selected to Cal Lutheran’s All Decade football team (2000-2010) as a linebacker, one of only 3 so honored. 

He graduated with a Bachelor’s degree in Criminal Justice and proudly serves our community as a peace officer.
 

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Coach Dave Currey came to St. Bonaventure in the spring of 1967 as the new Athletic Director and Football coach. He was to bring the Seraphs into Tri Valley League following the school’s inaugural season as a free lance school. In 1968, his second year at SBHS, Coach Currey guided the Seraph football team to the “A” CIF Championship. This was the first championship of any type for SBHS and it was achieved in just the third year in which the school competed in organized sports. The following year, Coach Currey led the Seraphs to ten consecutive wins and a Tri Valley League Championship before bowing out in CIF semi-final game.

In addition to being Athletic Director and Head Football coach, he taught Civics, Physical Education, and Driver’s Education. He built a strong booster program and he contributed greatly to the school’s fundraising efforts. He has stated that leaving SBHS was not an easy decision because he valued so highly the feeling of community and the sense of commitment which existed at the school.

Coach Currey left St. Bonaventure in 1970 to become an assistant coach at Stanford University. He served on the staff of heralded coach John Ralston. During this time Stanford won the 1971 and 1972 Rose Bowls led by Heisman Trophy winning quarterback, Jim Plunkett.

Coach Currey moved on from Stanford to become an NCAA Division I head coach at Long Beach State University (1977-84) and the University of Cincinnati (1984-89). While at Long Beach State, Coach Currey guided the 49ers to a Pacific Coast Athletic Association championship in 1980. In 1989, he returned to southern California to become an assistant coach at UCLA. Since 1990, he has been Director of Athletics at Chapman University in Orange, California.

When Coach Currey started at Chapman, the program had just 9 intercollegiate athletic teams and competed at the NCAA Division II level. Soon after his appointment the university began to shift gears and he was asked to oversee and support the program’s transition to the Division III level. Since the school’s inter-division move in 1994, the Panthers have expanded to 18 intercollegiate athletic teams including the revival of football after a 62 year absence. 

Currey and his wife Elaine, a speech pathologist, have six children and currently reside in Laguna Beach

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Bill Little came to Saint Bonaventure in 1967. He taught Biology and coached Football, Basketball and Baseball. Bill was greatly influenced by his high school football coach, Ray Solari. “We were taught by example to play for the prize – the CIF Championship”. 
Bill was the offensive and defensive line coach on the 1968 CIF Football team at Saint Bonaventure. He prided himself in coaching his players to nail the “get off” (line of scrimmage). He believed and taught that the team could gain 5 yards from the line of scrimmage on the “get off” alone. He was very proud of his lineman, Tom Franz, who smacked the quarterback so hard that the ball popped out and another lineman, Jerry Stone, scooped up the ball and scored the winning touchdown in the CIF Championship game.

Coach Little was the Varsity Baseball coach for 4 years at Saint Bonaventure. He dreamed of a CIF Baseball Championship from day one. His players have memories of running and batting practice after games were played. There were some Saturday practices and fines for mental errors – all to instill the values of striving for excellence on the field, not making mistakes and the challenge of being a champion. This paid off with Tri Valley League Championships in 1970 and 1971. And with Jerry Stone, 1970 AA CIF player of the year, leading the way Saint Bonaventure swept through the playoffs winning the championship - the only Team in Ventura to win a CIF championship in Baseball.

Coach Bill Little feels very fortunate and honored to be inducted to the Saint Bonaventure High School hall of fame and gives credit to the players who fully “bought into the program”. They did everything we asked of them, and more. “My experience at Saint Bonaventure is the high-light of my coaching career and one of the high-lights of my life”. 

Bill is currently teaching Life Science at Grace Classical Academy. He lives in San Clemente with his wife, Cherie.
 

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Tom Luna, St.Bonaventure's first varsity football backfield coach was hired by Father Thomas Meskill. Coach Luna was highly recommended for the position by former PAC-10 player, Al Torres, Oregon State University, a good friend of Father Meskill.
As a player, Tom Luna, had a brilliant career on championship teams at Oxnard High School, San Bernardino Valley College, military "Army" football, and semi-pro for one season. 

St.Bonaventures first varsity football season was dismal. After the season, Father Meskill discussed with Coach Luna his interest in a coach at St.Francis High in South Pasadena. After a few phone calls and interviews, Father Meskill hired Dave Currey and Bill Little. In the Spring of 1967, Coach Currey, Little and Luna began a journey to a CIF Championship.

Coach Currey began molding his two coaches into a disciplined - unified staff. This staff unity and discipline would be reflected on the football team. In two years St. Bonaventure won the 1968 CIF Football Championship.(In 1969 League Champs, and CIF Semifinals).
On that December night in 1968 - The coaches and players will forever be remembered as the media described "JUST CALL THEM CHAMPS."

Coach Currey and his staff firmly established a football tradition at St. Bonaventure-PRIDE-POISE-PERFECTION. 
Today these "terms" flow through every sports program at St.Bonaventure.

In time Currey, Little and Luna went on to other schools. Coach Currey at Stanford University. Coach Little, Rio Mesa High. Coach Luna to Oxnard High School, and Yreka High School (1987 CIF Northern Division Championship).

Coach Luna lives in Chesapeake, Virginia, with his wife Suzanne. 

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Sam Benner is a 1996 graduate of St. Bonaventure. He played four years of Basketball including 2 on the varsity under current principal Marc Groff. He made his impact on the Football field. He was a four year player spending 3 years on the Varsity. He made the most of those three years being named to the 1st team All Tri Valley League teams and 1st team All Ventura County teams each of those seasons. He played side by side with the current Seraph Head Coach Todd Therrien. He was a two way starter and as a senior helped lead the Seraphs to the CIF play-offs for the first time since 1991. He was named Lineman of the Year in 1995 for both the Tri Valley League and Ventura County. He was named to the CIF Southern Section “Super Team” and the LA Times All Ventura County Team. He topped the year off by being named to CalHi Sports All State First Team. The first Seraph honored. 

Sam was one of the better linemen ever to play at St. Bonaventure. He was named to the Ventura County All Century Team and was a “Blue Chip” All American by multiple high school rating publications. Recruited by many colleges nationwide including UCLA, Northwestern, Cal, and Notre Dame but eventually accepted a full scholarship to play football at Stanford University. He was the first Division I scholarship athlete of the Jon Mack era paving the way for MANY to follow. 

He was a three year starter at Defensive End for Stanford. He was named Pac-10 Player of the Week for his performance against the University of Washington in 2000. Benner played under Tyrone Willingham, Phil Zacharias and Dave Tipton and played before 93,000 fans in the 2000 Rose Bowl Game against the University of Wisconsin. Among his college highlights, Sam would like to note that he never lost to arch rival Cal in his time in Palo Alto. He graduated from Stanford with a Bachelor’s Degree in Communications.

Sam lives in Ventura with his wife of two years Mandy. He is blessed with two beautiful children Alex (10) and Dylan (2). He is loved and supported by his mom Christine Benner and his sister Amanda Benner. He is blessed to be supported by loving family members, long time friends and many loyal supporters. He spent the 2007 season doing color commentary for KVTA 1520’s radio coverage of St. Bonaventure’s run ti the CIF State Championship with Ryan Miller and Danny Page. He currently works as an internet marketing consultant for WSI Global Solutions with his aunt Nancy Amorteguy 

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Erin Croasmun-Vanek is a 1998 graduate of St. Bonaventure. She made her mark on the Soccer Pitch as a 4 year starter on the Varsity Soccer team. She ended her career with 69 career goals and 58 assists. She was 4 time All Tri Valley League selection as well being honored All CIF all four seasons. She started her Freshman year as a Sweeper earning All TVL and All CIF honors. Her Sophomore year she moved up to the front line as a Striker and scored 16 goals with 11 assists to help lead the Seraphs to the Tri Valley League championship with an overall record of 19 wins 1 loss and 5 draws. She earned 1st team honors on both the TVL and CIF-SS lists. She also won the Seraphs Best Offensive Player Award.

As a Junior she was able to better those numbers by ringing up 23 goals and 18 assists in leading the Seraphs to another TVL crown and an overall record of 18-2. They made a memorable run through the CIF play-offs but fell just short of their goal, losing in the semi-finals. Erin once again was voted 1st team All TVL and 1st team All CIF. She was named as the Seraphs Most Valuable Player.

Her Senior year was a year to remember. She was the team Captain and scored a whopping 30! Goals to go along with 29 assists. The Seraphs were once again TVL champs and this time they ran the table in the play-offs earning the school their first and only CIF SS Soccer Championship. The girls finished with a record of 24-2-2. Erin once again gained All TVL and All CIF 1st team honors. On top of that, she won the St. Bonaventure Leadership Award and was selected by the Ventura County Star as their Girls Soccer Player of the Year. To top it off, she was named as St. Bonaventure’s Senior Female Scholar Athlete.

She moved on to play Soccer at Ohio Wesleyan University helping lead the team to a 4 year record of 76-9-1. She started each of the 86 games the team played in scoring 24 goals and 18 assists in her collegiate career. The team won 3 North Coast Athletic Conference Championships and advanced to the post-season each year winning a National Championship along the way. 

Erin graduated from OWU in 2002 with a Bachelor of Arts in Sports Science and Physical Education and a Master of Education from Kent State University. She is currently a Health and Physical Education teacher at Parma ( OH) Senior High School where she coached varsity Soccer for 3 years. 

Erin has been happily married to Jamie Vanek for 5 years and looks forward to many more wonderful years. They look forward to having children who love sports as much as they do and hope they experience many priceless moments to carry on with them throughout their lifetime. Erin is extremely grateful for all the love and support she has received and continues to receive from her husband, family, friends, coaches, teachers, etc. She can only hope to make such an impressionable impact on some of her students that you have made on her. 

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Louis Marietta is a 1977 alum of Saint Bonaventure High School. He played Basketball and Baseball during his time as a Seraph but he left his mark on the baseball diamond. He was a 4 year varsity letterman for the Seraph nine earning All TVL marks along the way.

As a Junior, Lou led the Seraphs with a 7-3 record and recorded a sterling earned run average of just 0.22 in 63 innings which is a school record that still stands to this day. He averaged more than 1 strikeout per inning in his breakout season. Between April 15 and May 4, 1976, Lou completed an amazing feat that has never been matched. He pitched three NO-HITTERS in three consecutive starts defeating Villanova, Carpinteria and Bishop Diego in Tri Valley League contests. Not a one dimensional player, Marietta batted .309 in 1976 with a team leading 5 home runs. 

He also held the single game strikeout record of 15 k’s in a game. It was a record that stood for over 25 years before it was finally eclipsed by two future Division I college baseball players, first by Gilbert Infante and then by Martin Medina.

Upon graduation, Lou was drafted by the San Francisco Giants in the 8th round of the annual Major League Baseball Draft and went on to play seven seasons of minor league baseball climbing as high as the “AAA” level. In 1983 while pitching for the San Jose Giants in the California League, he once again proved to be unhittable pitching a no-hitter for the Giants. His baseball travels also sent him internationally as he played in professional leagues in Italy, Columbia and Mexico.

Lou makes his home in Oxnard with his wife Fran.   

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Marguerite Palmisano-Leon is a 1982 graduate of St. Bonaventure High School. While at St. Bonaventure, Marguerite earned 7 Varsity letters in Volleyball, Basketball and Track and Field. Marguerite was also a member of CFS and the Honor Roll.

Marguerite was a starting Varsity Basketball player for 2 years. She held several school records and led her team in scoring, rebounding, steals and free throws, made and attempted during her career. In addition, she was the team captain in 1981 and 1982. In 1982, she was the Seraph Most Valuable Player Award winner. She helped lead the Lady Seraphs to their first appearance in the CIF-SS Play-offs. Marguerite was 2nd team ALL TVL in 1981 and bettered that in 1982 by placing on the 1st team squad. She was also selected All Ventura County.

As a Volleyball player, Marguerite was an Outside Hitter. She was a 2 year Varsity starter. She was a 2 time captain and also won the Most Valuable Player Award in 1982. She duplicated her basketball feats by being named All TVL 2nd team in 1981 and 1st team in 1982. The Seraphs reached the CIF-SS play-offs in both her seasons. 

In Track and Field, Marguerite was a three year letter winner. She participated in the Shot Put, Discus, Long Jump and High Jump. She won the team’s Most Valuable Player Award in 1981 and 1982. She was named to the All TVL 1st team in 1980 and 1982. She was a CIF Finalist in the Shot Put in 1981 and 1982. Marguerite held the school Shot Put record for over 20 years.

Marguerite participated in the Varsity Drill Team in 1980 and Song Leader in 1982. Marguerite also received honors in Scholastic Performance. Marguerite was named St. Bonaventure’s Kiwanis Scholar-Athlete of the Year in 1982. 

Upon graduation Marguerite attended Ventura College. She played Basketball in 1983 and 1984 and Volleyball in 1984. She was a starting forward in Basketball and starting Outside Hitter in Volleyball. As a Basketball player she received several awards: team Most Valuable Player in 1983 and team Captain in 1984. She was named Golden West All Tournament Team in 1983; Western State Conference Leader in rebounds in 1983 and 1984; All Western State Conference 1st team in 1983 and 1984. She helped win tis 1st WSC League championship in 1984. Her team was runner up in the Southern Section of the State play-offs.

She earned a scholarship to play basketball at CSU-Sacramento. She was a starting forward and led the team in rebounds both seasons. Marguerite had a career day on Jan. 20, 1987 against Stanislaus St. scoring a career high 26 points and adding 10 rebounds. For her 4 year collegiate career she averaged a “double-double”. She received her Bachelor of Arts in Liberal Arts and in 1988 received her California Clear Professional Teaching Credentials and Special Education Credentials from CSU Northridge.

In the community Marguerite coached volleyball and basketball at the middle school level. She also helped support the Joseph Palmisano Memorial Basketball Camp. Marguerite resides in Santa Paula with her husband Gilbert and their five children: Cecilia (9), Estrella (7), Christopher (6), Helen (4) and Rosemary (2). 

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Kevin Zoll is a 1990 graduate of St. Bonaventure High School. While at St. Bonaventure Kevin participated in Basketball and Baseball. Even though he was a starter in Basketball, he left his mark on the baseball program. He was a 4 year Varsity starter and was selected to the All TVL team all four seasons. He was named the TVL’s Most Valuable Player twice in 1989 and 1990. He was a three time All CIF-SS selection. Kevin was also a two time All Ventura County pick and was the Ventura County Most Valuable Player in 1990. Kevin was also the first St. Bonaventure baseball player selected to the All-State team a feat that he accomplished twice after the 1989 and 1990 seasons. He opened the door for more Seraphs to be recognized for this honor and 6 more have followed in his footsteps. 

It was the Seraph Baseball Record book where he left his mark. At the time of his graduation he held the single season records for Most Plate Appearances, Most At Bats, Runs Scored, Hits, Singles, Batting Average and Slugging Percentage. His .549 batting average and .690 On Base Percentage in 1990 still stand as the Seraph Standards. He also had a 21 game hitting streak that is still a Seraph best. On the mound, he set single season records for Wins, Strikeouts, Games Pitched, Games Started, Complete Games, Innings Pitched, Lowest On Base Percentage allowed, Consecutive Complete Games, and Consecutive Games with out a walk. At the time of graduation, he held 7 career batting records and EVERY career pitching record available. 

For his career Kevin batted .414. He had 109 hits (one of only 4 Seraphs to reach Century mark) at time of graduation which ranked 2nd at the time all time in Ventura County. He went the entire 1990 season ( 89 plate appearances) without striking out a single time. In 312 career plate appearances he struck out only 8 times , only twice looking. He is one of only 6 pitchers in Ventura County history to record 30 wins in his career finishing with 31 ( # 2 all time on Seraph list). He still ranks in the top 3 of almost every career pitching mark in the Seraph record book . His hallmark game had to be the No-Hitter he threw at Fillmore in 1990 in a battle for 1st place with not one Fillmore ball leaving the infield.

Kevin is married to former Seraph Diane (Goyeneche) . They make their home in Ventura with their children Nicolas and Olivia. 

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Marsha Dedrick was a long time member of the St. Bonaventure community serving for over 20 years. Marsha was born and raised in Arizona and moved to California in Adulthood. She attended Oxnard College in 1982 and then attended California Baptist College in Riverside. She played basketball for both Oxnard College and Cal Baptist. She was very successful in her college basketball career, setting numerous basketball records, many of which still stand in the top ten at California Baptist College. She was an All American in college women’s basketball in 1985 and 1986.

Marsha graduated from California Baptist with her Bachelor of Science degree in Physical Science and Mathematics. Marsha’s passion for basketball led her to coaching the sport at the high school level. She taught at Temple Christian School in Ventura and coached both the boys and the girls varsity teams in 1986 and 1987, proudly leading them to the CIF playoffs. Marsha moved on to St. Bonaventure High School to coach the girls varsity basketball team from 1987 though 1996. In her coaching at St. Bonaventure, Marsha led the girls team to the school’s first Tri-Valley league championship title (1990) and to over one hundred victories. She also coached the junior varsity volleyball team. Along with coaching at St. Bonaventure, Marsha taught numerous subjects from 1988 to 2004: Physics, Astronomy, Math and Computers. Marsha also became the campus director of technology in 1997. Today, St. Bonaventure is one of the most technologically advanced Catholic schools in the Archdiocese of Los Angeles primarily due to Marsha’s efforts.

Marsha’s main passion in life was basketball, although she loved other sports as well. She was a loyal fan of the Phoenix Suns, the Los Angeles Dodgers, and the Dallas Cowboys. Sadly Marsha left us and was born into Eternal Life in September of 2007 but she left a lasting impression at St. Bonaventure High School. 

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Dennis Johnson was an active member of the Saint Bonaventure community for 26 years from July of 1984 until his retirement  in June of 2010 He served in a variety of roles, but most notably as the 14 year Head Varsity Baseball Coach. Coach Johnson attended Saint Finbar School in Burbank before moving onto Saint Anthony’s Boys Home in Arizona for his middle and early high school years. He came back to California to attend L.A. Poly High School in Sun Valley where he participated in Football and Baseball. He describes himself talent wise as “just an average player with at best an average bat and good defense (shortstop)”. He moved on to Cal State Northridge where he received his Bachelor of Arts in English Literature and Religious Studies with a minor in Classical History. He received his Masters from Mount St. Mary’s in Religious  Studies.

He came to Saint Bonaventure in the summer of 1984 and served as a fulltime Religion teacher for 26 years. He was the ASB Moderator for 3 years, the Seraph Scrolls advisor for 20 years (1990-2010) and the Yearbook Advisor in 2010. He also served as Religious Department Chairperson for 17 years.

Coach Johnson began his coaching career at SBHS as the JV Head Baseball Coach before taking over the helm of the program in 1988. In his 14 years of leading the Varsity, his teams reached the CIF-SS Playoffs 13 times. He guided the Seraphs to the CIFSS Semi-finals four times (all consecutive from 1998-2001). He led the team to the CIFSS Quarterfinal another two times. His career was actually bookmarked by these runs as the Seraphs reached the Quarters during his first two seasons of coaching and he closed his career with the 4 consecutive Semi-Final appearances. He led the Seraphs to 5 Tri Valley League Championships. Coach Johnson retired with an overall record of 188-131-2. The 188 wins represent the most wins by any coach in school history in any sport. His teams were even better in league play winning at a 64% clip while providing 109 wins of his total. He was twice named TVL Coach of the Year (1989, 1994) and was named Ventura County Coach of the Year in 1999 by the L.A. Times and by the Ventura County Baseball Coaches Association.

Johnson also served the school’s athletic programs in other ways. He served as the home game announcer for Girls Volleyball and Girls Basketball for 24 years (1986-2010), Boys Basketball his last 11 years, and Varsity Baseball his last 7 years before retirement. In addition, he did the layout and Desktop Publishing of the Fall, Winter and Spring Sports books from 1988-2001 and provided the photography for the Sports Books from 1988 through June of 2010.

Coach Johnson lists his highlights as “too many to mention” in the three areas of coaching, announcing and the sports books; but overall states the major highlight is the “honor and privilege of working with young people, both as an educator and as a coach.”  He goes on to say, “Any success I may have achieved is due to the efforts of these young student-athletes with whom I have been blessed to work. I could add that I particularly cherish the memory of the many players of seemingly average physical talents who never gave up on themselves, stayed positive, worked hard and excelled through sheer determination. I also wish to express my appreciation to the many parents, my fellow staff members and the assistant coaches who have aided me over the years in my various endeavors with athletics here at Saint Bonaventure.” 

During the 2010 Baseball season, Coach Johnson was honored by having his uniform # 22 retired from the Seraph Baseball program, the first time this honor has been bestowed upon a member of the baseball program. Upon retirement, Coach Johnson moved to Spokane, Washington  to live close to his two sons and daughters-in-law, and his five grandchildren. 

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During his four years at Saint Bonaventure Ben played football, basketball and baseball. Ben was a member of the 1968 CIF Championship Football team, was the CIF Player of the Year for football, was a team captain and received the Most Valuable Player award. In addition, Ben was All League in basketball and baseball.

After graduating Ben attended Ventura College and managed his family’s restaurant, Herrera’s Mexican Inn, near down town Ventura. Once he received his AA degree, Ben enrolled at Cal State Fullerton and earned a bachelor’s degree in History and Ethics Studies. He then spent two years working with Upward Bound and Neighborhood Youth Corp as a counselor. He then moved to San Diego where he attended San Diego State University in the Secondary Teaching Credential Program.

For the past 30 years Ben has been working as a teacher with the San Diego County Office of Education developing educational delivery systems for a risk students living throughout San Diego County. He has also earned his masters degree in education.

Ben lives in San Diego working with a program he developed called Literacy by Imaging Through Technological Resources. He has one daughter and one grandson.
 

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While at St. Bonaventure High School, Dina earned 9 Varsity letters in basketball, softball, cheerleading and track. Dina was also a member of CFS and on the Honor Roll.

Dina was a starting basketball player for 4 years, was a team captain, holds several school records and led her team in scoring, rebounding, steals and free-throws made and attempted. Named All Tri-Valley League Honorable Mention in 1978; First Team All Tri Valley League in 1979 and 1980; Ventura County All-County All Star Team and All Ventura County Team in 1980. In addition, Dina was the team MVP in 1979 and 1980.

As a softball player, Dina played 2nd base, was a starter, team captain and team MVP. In 1978 Dina was named to the Tri-Valley League All League team and TVL 1st team in 1979 and 1980.

Dina participated in Varsity Cheerleading in 1980.

Dina also received honors in Lifestyle, English, Student Athlete and Scholastic Performance. She was named Kiwanis Scholar-Athlete of the Year in 1980.

After graduating from high school Dina attended Ventura College and was a starting forward on the Basketball team. She received several awards and was named All WSC First team in 1981 and 1982. From there Dina went to Sonoma State University and again played Basketball and was team captain. She was named Nor Cal All League 1st team in 1983 and 1984. Dina received her Bachelor of Arts History/Physical Education from Sonoma State in 1984 and a Master of Science degree from California State University Northridge in 1991.

Dina is currently an assistant women’s basketball coach at Santa Clara High School and has 32 years of coaching experience. Dina resides in Ventura with her husband James Poteracke and has three children; Brieanna, Lukas and Joseph .

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Jerry was a three year starter for Varsity Football playing both offense and defense. He made school history in 1968 when he recovered a fumble and ran 30 yards to score the winning touchdown with just 3 minutes left in the game.

Jerry was also a three year starter for Varsity Basketball and averaged double figures during his junior and senior years.

As a pitcher on the Varsity Baseball team Jerry had a pitching record of 6-0 his sophomore year and batted .500 his senior year. He won 24 games as a pitcher in 3 years as a starter, pitched and won all 3 CIF games (Championship game was a 3-0 shutout in 1970) and had 6 hits in 9 at bats in the three CIF games. Jerry was named CIF Player of the Year and Student/Athlete of the Year in 1970.

Jerry received an athletic scholarship to Loyola Marymount University and earned All American First team honors in 1973 and set many LMU records. He led his team to its first conference championship and to its first appearance in the NCAA tournament. Jerry has been inducted into the Loyola Marymount University Hall of Fame and had his jersey, # 10 retired. He was drafted by the San Diego Padres in the 4th round and played professional baseball for 5 years, rising to the Triple A (Pacific Coast League).In 2010, Jerry was inducted into the Ventura County Sports Hall of Fame. 

Jerry is married to Mary and they have three daughters; Melissa, Kelly and Caitlin. He has been in the financial services industry for over 25 years and currently resides in Westlake Village. 

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As a graduate of St. Bonaventure in 1976 Ruth made her mark as a member of the track team. Ruth competed her junior and senior years in the high jump and the 4 x 100 relay and received the Most Improved Award her senior year.

After graduating from Saint Bonaventure, Ruth attended Ventura College where she was a member of the Track and Field and the Cross Country teams. Ruth began running local races in the 1980’s and ran her first marathon in 1983. Through serious training Ruth improved to qualify for the 1992 Olympic Trials Marathon.
Ruth continues to train and compete in marathons around the world including the Oceania Masters Athletics Championships in Christchurch, New Zealand.

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Genevieve and Jim have been supporters of Saint Bonaventure High School since 1970 when their son Steve entered the school. Their daughter Michelle followed a few years later and graduated in 1977. The family tradition has continued with their grandchildren (Nicole ‘02, Steve ‘05 and Andrea ‘08) attending the school.

Since the school’s very first Fiesta, Genevieve and Jim have been generous supporters of the school’s academic and athletic programs. Without their constant encouragement our fundraisers would not be as successful as they are.

Student-athletes from the early 1970’s fondly remember Jim being on the sidelines to say hello or give a high-five as they left the field after practice each day. Today’s athletes can look in the stands and see the Basso and Hagemann families cheering on the Seraphs at many events throughout the year.

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Paula and Ev quickly became a vital part of the Saint Bonaventure community in 1968 when their first of three sons enrolled at Saint Bonaventure. They joined the Booster Club and PTG Club and the next thing you know, Ev is behind the camera filming every football game for the coaches. This “2nd” career lasted 18 years!

After the wild 1968 football season ended Fr. Meskil approached Paula and Ev and asked them to start up a bingo program at the school. Gambling in California was illegal so they had a private meeting with the Chief of Police… and so the “The Social Club” began. They played twice a week and held special events throughout the year having over 400 people show up to play.

Paula and Ev have worked closely with Vi and Bob Parada over the years to make bingo a very successful venture for the school. The list of items bingo provided for Saint Bonaventure is too numerous to list but suffice it to say, we wouldn’t be nearly the campus that we are without the hard work and support of bingo and the Bruers. 

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Vi & Bob Parada are natives of Ventura and have been married for 57 years. They raised four daughters; Patsy, Roberta, Kathy and Christine, the youngest of which attended Saint Bonaventure High School. 

Vi & Bob have been active supporters of the school since 1968. They can recall a time when the football team had no more than 20 players as opposed to the State Championship team they hold today! In support of Saint Bonaventure they began running bingo under the direction of Principals; Father Tom Meskil, Brother Hillarian O’Conner, Brother Tom Fahey, and Brother Paulinus Horkan.

Their daughter Christine sent her two children, Gilbert and Andrea, to Saint Bonaventure. Gilbert played varsity baseball for four years, graduating in 2001 and went on to play at Fresno State where he graduated from in 2005 (Gilbert was inducted into the SBHS Hall of Fame in 2009). Andrea played varsity soccer for four years and graduated in 2005. 

Bingo fundraising was instrumental in the construction of the gym and baseball stadium. Without the continued support of Vi and Bob all these years, bingo would not have grown to be as successful as it is and the school would not have the funds to build and expand the campus facilities and classroom technology.

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