tvc.dsj.org | September 10, 2019 CATHOLIC SCHOOLS
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Bellarmine Honors Four Hall of Fame Inductees
Four distinguished Bellarmine Col-
lege Preparatory alumni were inducted
into the school’s Hall of Fame at an
on-campus event that included the
ceremony, reception, and dinner held
on August 24.
The 2019 Hall of Fame inductees are:
Kevin Frandsen, Class of 2000 (Athlet-
ics); Bill Del Biaggio, Jr., Class of 1958
(Business); Jim Harville, Class of 1963
(Humanities & Fine Arts); and Major
General D. Scott McKean, Class of 1986
(Public Service).
Frandsen, who was introduced by
former Bellarmine baseball coach Gary
Cunningham, played professional
baseball for multiple Major League
teams before his current career in
sports broadcasting. He is a founding
member of the 19 For Life Founda-
tion, established in memory of his late
brother DJ Frandsen, to fund services
for children dealing with childhood
illness and provide financial support
to students at Bellarmine and other
local schools. “When you think of
all the people who helped you get to
where you are, that’s what the Hall of
Fame is,” remarked Frandsen in a video
before accepting his award on stage.
“It’s a big thank you to everyone, and
I’m more than honored.”
Del Biaggio, Jr., introduced by his
grandson William “Boots” Del Biag-
gio, IV, served the San José community
through his business and philanthropic
ventures as founding chairman of Heri-
tage Bank and his volunteer service to
numerous nonprofit organizations in
Santa Clara County. He is also a 1986
inductee into the Bellarmine Athletic
Hall of Fame. “I’m really grateful for
my experiences here at Bellarmine,”
said Bill. “It was a well-rounded edu-
cation for a young man, and it set me
up for the successes I had, and I owe a
debt of gratitude to Bellarmine.”
A popular English teacher for 45
years at Bellarmine, Harville, intro-
duced by former colleague Bill Cham-
bers, was also a legendary Speech and
Debate coach for 32 years. Jim’s work
with the program contributed to the
development of 10 individual national
champions, 44 individual state cham-
pions, 13 California state sweepstakes
awards, plus a national team cham-
pionship in 1994. In his acceptance
remarks, Harville poignantly recalled
a yearbook inscription written by a
Jesuit priest that read: “God has given
you much. Thank him for it.”
A decorated senior officer in the
United States Army, Major General
McKean, introduced by his brother
Steve McKean, is a two-star General
currently stationed in South Korea.
During his nearly 30 years in the
military, he has negotiated amicable
resolutions of conflict, built positive
relations between nations across the
globe, and supported local and federal
government relief efforts in the wake of
Hurricane Andrew in 1992. McKean
referenced the concept of duty, honor,
and country. “As Douglas MacArthur
stated, ‘Those three hallowed words
will reverently dictate what you ought
to be, what you can be, what you will
be.’ The mission of West Point, to devel-
op leaders of character for a lifetime of
service to our nation, just really further
amplified what Bellarmine instilled in
all of us.”
Saint Elizabeth Seton School Sends A Special Thank You
Faculty, staff and students were
sad to learn on June 30 the Palo Alto
Chapter of the Lions Club elected to
close their doors. The Palo Alto Club
was chartered in 1927 and raised over
$1 million for local charities. At Saint
Elizabeth Seton School, over a period
of 23 years, the school was blessed to
receive close to $30,000.
The Lions motto, “we serve”, was
clearly lived out by the members of this
local chapter. For decades, they worked
with veterans to raise awareness about
blindness through a popular White
Saint Elizabeth Seton School Kindergarten
Students with LIONS Awards presented
over the years.
Cane Day Event. (Approximately 50
blind people walked with their canes
down University Avenue in Palo Alto.).
Their main fundraiser, the popular car
show Concours d’ Elegance will be re-
membered by many in our community.
The Lions Club also has a keen inter-
est in Youth Outreach, so they connect-
ed with Saint Elizabeth’s several years
ago. Sponsoring sports equipment was
a particular area of interest for them, to
encourage healthy development.
“We will miss the ongoing financial
support from the Lions, but more so
their generous volunteer efforts over
the years. Their gift of service will
not be forgotten,” said Evelyn Rosa,
Principal.
“We thank the Lions for being tre-
mendous role models for our students
and for all of us. Dedicated to serving
the needs in our local community,” said
Ellen Maguire, Vice Principal.
A few members will be joining other
regional Lions Clubs chapters, and for
that we wish them continued success.
LIONS – Liberty, Intelligence, Our
Nations Safety … You certainly made
an impact in the lives of our students and
their families here at Seton School.
Faith Begins the School Year at Saint Lucy School
“Faith plants the seed; we make it
grow!” is the theme for the 2019-2020
year at Saint Lucy School. Focusing on
the enrichments of faith in our lives,
Saint Lucy School energetically began
the new school year with a suite of
student, parent and family activities.
Incoming kindergarten students
and their families were welcomed to
the traditional Dessert Night a few days
before school began. Students got an
early peek into their new classroom,
played outside with future classmates,
and parents enjoyed making connec-
tions with new and old friends. Pre-K
families enjoyed a similar orientation
to their new school, while sixth grade
parents attended a junior high orien-
tation night to learn about this very
important start to the Saint Lucy School
Junior High program.
The first days of school brought
its usual excitement, and FUN. The
Student Council leadership provided
the student body with a “lightning”
welcome at the first morning assembly/
spirit rally. Teachers were challenged
to compete in a giant Jenga game- the
class whose teacher toppled the tower
had to sing Baby Shark at the next
morning assembly! Parents hosted a
welcome coffee in the parking lot after
waving goodbye to their little ones and
were glad to catch up after summer
vacation. Father Mark blessed each
classroom and learning space and
the parent leadership groups hosted
the traditional Parent-Teacher Kickoff
Dinner. This is a wonderful event for
parents to start the year, enjoy a tri-
tip dinner, purchase new Saint Lucy
Spirit Wear and uniforms, sign up for
numerous volunteer opportunities, and
reconnect after the summer break with
the school community.
In addition to all the events of the
new school year, in the background are
all of the committee meetings and plan-
ning for Saint Lucy’s 33 rd Annual Fun
Fest Carnival, which will take place
October 4-6.
Principal Sue Grover added “We
were so eager to kickoff the new school
year! The Saint Lucy School community
is so strong because of the partnership
between teachers, parents, students
and staff as we work to enjoy each other
and support the growth of each child.”