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VIKING VOICEALUMNI & FRIENDSALUMNI & FRIENDSSAINT VINCENT DE PAUL SCHOOLS A N F R A N C I S C OSPRING 2024
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VIKING VOICEExciting things are happening at SVDP!We will be celebrating our centennial in Fall of 2024 and our campus is undergoing some dynamicand important changes.Viking Voice is the alumni & friends newsletter of Saint Vincent de Paul School, San Francisco.Highlights and updates about the SVDP community will be shared here.Vikings stay connected. If you are an alum, we would love to hear your news. Whether sharing apersonal or family update, a professional accomplishment, or just saying hello, please emailalumni@svdpsf.com and we will send you a form to fill out your brief story and a photo for a futurepublication.alumni@svdpsf.comWELCOMESAINT VINCENT DE PAUL SCHOOLMichelle Rivard Zimmerman ‘97 • Deborah Ferenz Rivard ‘65 • Mia Toracca ‘10Alumni Relations TeamSPRING 2024S VD PALUMNI
Saint Vincent de Paul School celebrates nearly 100 years of service to the San Franciscocommunity. Here’s to the next 100 years. Be part of the legacy. We look forward to connecting with all alumni and friends. Thank you again for making apositive impact on our community.If you would like to learn more about a pledge or donation opportunity, please reach out toone of our team members.CENTENNIAL CAMPAIGNVIKING VOICE1924architecturaldrawing ofproposedschoolalumni@svdpsf.comSPRING 2024Celine Watters Curran ‘69advancement@svdpsf.comBrenda Barkleybbarkley@svdpsf.comOur Centennial Campaign is the first campaign in the history ofSVDP. Our goal is $10 million. This will allow us to build theoutdoor sport court, upgrade the gym roof and plan for futureprojects that will prepare our campus for the next 100 years. We encourage all alumni and friends to consider a leadership giftto support this major endeavor. Please help us in expanding ouroutdoor space, getting our kids off Green Street, and creating aunique learning environment not often found in the city.
The Sky’s the limitEngageEnergizeElevateVIKING VOICEYour donation and contribution in support ofour Centennial Campaign will make this areality for our Vikings!• Contractor has been selected.• Site permits have been approved by the city.• Ground breaking will happen in 2024.• The elevated sport court is estimated at $8.3million and the Administration has alreadysecured over $4 million. alumni@svdpsf.comSPRING 2024ELEVATED SPORT COURT
99TH DAY OF SCHOOLPARENT SPIRIT RALLYSVDP student families enjoy fun games and activitiesat our spirit rally. What a great way to celebrate the99th day of school of the 99th year. Parents and staff dressed in blue and gold to celebrate 99years. We heard from our Centennial Campaign committeeco-chairs and 2024 Auction co-chairs and enjoyed a night offun, food, and live music from the SHCP drum line.alumni@svdpsf.comVIKING VOICE SPRING 2024SCHOOL NEWSCATHOLIC SCHOOLS WEEKSVDP students kicked off Catholic Schools Week with astudent led mass followed by our School Open House.This was such a great opportunity for our community to seeour campus improvements, meet some teachers and staff,and reconnect with fellow alumni and friends. VIP DAY LEGENDSAlumni & Friends join the next generation of Vikingsfor a fun day of touring the campus, meeting theteachers, and hearing a musical performance from thestudents in the church.Stacie Dong, Lisa Franzia, Jon & Jeanne CanaparyMark Brittain ‘68, Past Principal BarbraHarvey & Deborah Ferenz Rivard ‘65
BE THE GOOD IN THE WORLDThird, Fourth and Sixth graders practice this mantra by making sandwiches for local homeless sheltersalumni@svdpsf.comVIKING VOICE SPRING 2024COMMUNITY SERVICE312 toothbrushes, 191 tubes of toothpaste,83 dental floss, 176 bars of soap, 42shampoos, 51 conditioners, 195deodorant, 920 masks, 39 hand sanitizersHYGIENE DRIVEDIAPERS & WIPESStudents collect diapers andwipes for our drive. So muchgenerosity at SVDP!SVDP families fill our shelves withdonations for homeless shelters to providefamilies with a Thanksgiving feast.GRATEFUL & GIVING WINTER CLOTHES DRIVESVDP School and Parish donatewarm clothing - coats & more forthe MSC - South Shelter
alumni@svdpsf.comVIKING VOICE SPRING 2024Our legendary De Paul Youth Club is celebrating 70 years. This organization, still run bySVDP alumni Jenifer Spinale ‘77, Danny Curran ‘94 and Sue Della Cella, currently offersan after-school sports and recreation program for boys and girls in grades 3-8 who areenrolled in the school or registered in the parish. Its mission is to provide an environmentfor children which promotes personal development, fosters teamwork, and teaches importantlife-skills necessary for becoming a valued member of society.To join the Viking community, volunteer as a coach, and learn more, please reach out to jspinale@svdpsf.com.Jenifer Spinale ‘77DirectorDE PAUL YOUTH CLUBKate MorrisseyGame RoomDanny Curran ‘94, Sue DellaCella, and Jenifer Spinale ‘77
5th & 6th Grade Girls Soccer3rd & 4th Grade Girls Soccer5th Grade Girls Volleyball5th & 6th Grade Boys Soccer3rd Grade Boys SoccerGOOD LUCK TOOUR GIRLSBASKETBALL, BOYSVOLLEYBALL & BOYS BASEBALLTEAMS THIS SPRING! alumni@svdpsf.comVIKING VOICE SPRING 2024CYO CHAMPS2023-2024YOUTH CLUBYOUTH CLUBDE PAULDE PAUL
Michelle Rivard Zimmerman ‘97Lily ‘29 & Isla ‘30“We chose St. Vincent De Paul because of our deep familiarity with thehigh level of education, values and the community that the schoolprovides for our children. Our daughter, Madison, is a third-generationViking and her sisters will follow in her path to SVDP and benefit fromall of the same things that she loves about the school. The teachers, staff,fellow students and the other parents all contribute to a well-roundedcommunity that allows her to flourish academically, spiritually andsocially and we are very grateful for that.”“St. Vincent de Paul is a special place for our family. It has beenpart of our lives for four generations. We are forever grateful tobe a part of the SVDP community which links past and presentmembers through our church, school, alumni association, andsocial clubs. We continue to be impressed by the school'scommitment to academic excellence and the De Paul YouthClub's support of student athletics. Our daughters, Lily and Isla,are a daily reminder of the quality of the SVDP experience;seeing them develop as people, build their character, grow theirunderstanding of the world and come home each day with smileson their faces. We are proud to represent the blue and gold, andlook forward to having their little brother, Ford, continue thetradition. Let’s Go Vikings!”“We chose SVDP because we wanted to have a school close tohome in the Marina. We have the joy of walking to and fromschool along with some other families in the neighborhood. Weparents get to attend morning assembly each morning after drop offwith the whole school K-8. It’s become one of my favorite parts ofthe day. We have a mix of key legacy staff members, and familieswhose commitment and loyalty to the school and community shine.But we also have new families and teachers and staff members whohave joined this community, from all over the country and world,with fresh perspectives, cultural traditions and backgrounds. It’s themix of the past and present, native and new, which I think is thereal magic of St. Vincent de Paul and what I really love.”Deirdre Merrill ‘87 Merrill ‘29alumni@svdpsf.comVIKING VOICE SPRING 2024WHY SVDP?Scott Brittain ‘99 Madison ‘31
“St. Vincent de Paul was an easy choice for us. We knew ourchildren would not only receive an excellent education, but alsodevelop their character to become well rounded individuals with amoral compass. The SVDP community is filled with wonderful andsupportive families that are always there to help in every way. Fromplanning events to taking kids to practice to supporting the teachers.It has proven time and again to be a group you can always rely on.One of our most favorite parts of SVDP is the daily communitymorning assembly. It’s a nice way to connect with parents everymorning and build friendships.”alumni@svdpsf.comVIKING VOICE SPRING 2024WHY SVDP?“St. Vincent de Paul continues to offer a fantastic education rootedin Catholic values and I am delighted to be back in this wonderfulcommunity as a parent. While some things have remained constant,like the dedicated teachers, values-based community, andcamaraderie of the de Paul Youth club, so many new things havebeen introduced. I am continuously impressed with the studentleadership and service opportunities, field trips, integration oftechnology, extracurriculars, choir, SVTV, the list goes on!St.Vincent de Paul truly is a special place where students can growin a supportive environment. I am grateful that my children arebuilding their educational foundation in a school I care deeply for.Go Vikings!”Leigh Silver McMonigle ‘96 Jane ‘30Caroline Curran Pedersen Lillian ‘29Morgan Lee ‘87Riley ‘26“We chose to attend SVDP because of a number of positive factorsincluding the strong academics as well as the strong close knitcommunity we felt the school had."
alumni@svdpsf.comVIKING VOICE SPRING 2024PARISH CLUBSSVDP MEN’S CLUBThe SVDP Men’s Club is for all men who are parishioners or have children in Saint Vincentde Paul School. Whether single, married, with children, without children, young or old—you are welcome. This is not just a Saint Vincent de Paul School Fathers Club, but truly aparish and school Men's Club that’s over 200 men strong. Our three primary aspects—social, charitable and fundraising—and at all times having fun! The social aspect is all aboutcreating community and camaraderie among members of the SVDP parish and school.SVDP WOMEN’S CLUBThe SVDP Women’s Club is a diverse women’s social group committed to promotingfellowship, friendship, fun and spiritual growth. We support the Parish (church & school)community while providing opportunities for amiable social relations among the members,their families and friends. Membership is open to women over twenty-one years of age whoare registered parish and to women who, although they reside elsewhere, are parents orguardians of students or alumni, or themselves alumni of Saint Vincent de Paul School.SVDP CONFERENCEWe are a group of parishioners who join together in faith and friendship to provide person-to person service to those who are in need and suffering, in the tradition of our founder,Blessed Frederick Ozanam, and patron, Saint Vincent de Paul. Our mission is to bewitnesses that Christ and his Gospel message are alive today by providing support, care andlove to those in most need here in San Francisco. Jesus reminds us 'that whatever you do tothe least of my brothers, that you do unto me'.DEPAUL SENIORSOur activities include monthly meetings with refreshments, and in adherence to goodCatholic tradition. Several times a years we have formal luncheons at various restaurantsand at least two informal luncheons on site with slightly more lucrative Bingo prizes. Wewelcome new members who are interested in meeting old friends and new, and who areinterested in actively participating in some or all of our activities.MEMBERSHIP & INFORMATIONFor more information please go to svdpsf.org and check out the Serve tab.S VD P
What a fun night for SVDP Alumni & Friends! Special thanks to Silver Cloud for hosting us.alumni@svdpsf.comVIKING VOICE SPRING 2024ALUMNI NEWSSVDP Alumni from 1946 to 2010 join a small gathering to gear up for the centennial celebration.svdpalumnisfSVDP Viking Alumni
WE WENT ALL IN!SVDPAUCTIONWe would like to express our gratitude for allthe generosity and support of the 2024 Vikingsin Vegas auction. Each charitable donationallowed us to raise $320,000, a new record forthis event. The proceeds generated will gotoward construction of the elevated Sport Courtwhich will enrich the lives of all present andfuture Vikings.Thank you to all who contributed to the auctionand Saint Vincent de Paul School, we areforever grateful.Cheers!alumni@svdpsf.comVIKING VOICE SPRING 2024VIKINGS IN VEGASCarla GonzalezNate ValentineMichelle Rivard Zimmerman ‘97Auction Co-Chairs
alumni@svdpsf.comVIKING VOICE SPRING 2024LOOKING AHEAD2024-2025S VD PALUMNIBLUE & GOLD BLOCK PARTYSeptember 28, 2024 • SVDPCENTENNIAL MASSSeptember 29, 2024 • SVDP ChurchALUMNI & FRIENDS LUNCHEONNovember 1, 2024 • Golden Gate Yacht ClubCLUB 1924 - SVDP GALAMarch 22, 2025 • Bimbo’s 365 ClubBLUE & GOLD CELEBRATIONMay 3, 2025 • Alumni Reunion at SVDPCITY HALL CEREMONYSeptember 27, 2024 • San Francisco City HallINVITATIONS TO THE UPCOMING EVENTS TO FOLLOW CELEBRATING 100 YEARS OF EXCELLENCE!
ONCE A VIKING, ALWAYS A VIKING2350 GREEN STREET • SAN FRANCISCO, CA 94123S VD PALUMNI| 1924 - 2024100 YearsWe are incredibly proud of these young men and women. They entered as Vikings and now leaveas Wildcats, Fighting Irish, Cubs, Knights, Red Devils, and Giants.Congratulations Class of 2024! Welcome to the SVDP Alumni Community.