St Ignatius College Prepatory - Ignatian Yearbook (San Francisco, CA)

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1. Pat Casey and one of his new buddies. 2. Gabriela Reyes, Ali Carleton. Lauren Goralski, and Ms. Stricherz all having a good time. 3. Ali Carleton, Pat Casey, Lauren Goralski, J.P. Curry, Connor Geraghty, Ally Jones. Gabriela Reyes, and Ricky Solomon take time for a group picture. 4. Ali Carleton and J.P. Curry pass out candies to the kids they work with. EL SALVADOR When the eight of us found out that we’d be traveling to El Salvador together, I don’t think we realized what would come out of this trip: accompaniment, friendship, teamwork, justice, and a truly unforgettable experience. We stayed at El Oasis guest house in the capital city of San Salvador and had the honor of meeting Damian and Carolina, who welcomed us to their gorgeous country with open arms. Throughout our two-week journey, we hiked through Morazan, talked to the daughter of the only survivor from the tragic massacre of El Mozote, built lasting relationships with the community of Jardines de Colon, and met with various people who were willing to share their stories about injustice in El Salvador. We will never forget the generosity and incredible hospitality of the Salvadoran people. Love you forever, mi familia: Patricio the Garden Squirrel. Lowrita, Gollum, Habby, Ho Ta Pay, Ricardo, Connoar, Carlitos y Ana Banana! Viva Salvador! Con Amor. Barbie Student Life w 23

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Lord, Holiest of Holies A hiding place from the wind Author of Salvation, we praise your name in thanks For when we are drowning When we feel abandoned When we only sense devastation and destruction We also know your presence We feel your awesome power. Because. You can take a widow's cry. and cause her heart to sing You can open a nightmare's gates, and set the captives free You can mend a broken heart, and cause the to see You can move the mightiest of mountains You’re our Savior, Our King NEW ORLEANS 1. New Orleans Immersion gets together for one big group hug. 2. Erin Grady. Annie Gress, Michelle Hammel, Natalie Hartman, Greg Innes, Anna Kegulski, Kurt Mulligan. Nick Nguyen, Ms. Vanderpol, Mr. Christensen, and Ms. Whelan all pose outside one of the houses they built together. 3. Natalie Hartman and Greg Innes help paint the house. 4. New Orleans Immersion watching a street show. 22 dtf Immersion

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On June 25th, we were a group of ten individuals flying to Tacoma to change the world. By July 9th, we were one community striving to bring our newfound lessons back to San Francisco. We learned the challenges of homelessness, handicaps, and hard times through various agencies in Tacoma. We served soup with a smile at the Nativity House, an organization where the homeless dine, make phone calls, and socialize with eachother. We planted tomatoes with the L'arche Community, a farm where mentally handicapped people find paying jobs and sense of accomplishment. Immersion offered us the chance to build community within the city of Tacoma, and more exciting, amongst ourselves. TACOMA 1. Natalie Beaulieu and Scout Moran sitting by a pier. 2. Natalie Beaulieu, Georgia Silvia, Jayne Callander. Madison Davis, Scout Moran. Alyson Murphy. Tommy O'Malley, Trevor Smith, and Mr. and Mrs. Zatkin all pose to take a picture to remember one of their last days in Tacoma with a friend. 3. Tommy O'Malley getting wood. 4. Georgia Silvia doing the dirty job. 24 Immersion