| Kathleen Tenefrancia - Class of 2009 |
 She was part of the girl’s dance team, played a major role in the theatre department (more than once), held a seat on ASB, was rector of the
K10 retreat, and was a regular anchor for SGTV; all of which to her was “bunches of fun!” Who was she? Ask any teacher and they’ll tell you:
Kathleen Tenefrancia.
Once a Valiant, now a Bruin at UCLA, Kathleen has seen so much success, particularly during her time at St. Genevieve. The proof of it all is her
acceptance to such a prestigious Southern California university. So what’s she going to do now? “I want to do everything I can,” she explains.
Travel, teach, design, live in Paris and speak the language. All of it, she wants. Of course, first she’ll need to survive college.
 Since she’s “always had a love for literature,” her major is set for English -- inspired in part by SG teacher Ms. Ukolowicz -- in the
hopes that she can cultivate a career in the field of journalism. More specifically, Kathleen has set her sights to be a freelance journalist who
brings to the public what’s truly happening in the world. Unlike this smokescreen the mass media has developed to keep people’s worldly knowledge
capped, Tenefrancia wants people to see and to know the facts and the truth. *Fun Fact: Those curious about what sparked this journalistic interest
should know her first inspiration was “Season of Blood” by Fergal Keane.
Although Kathleen is moving on she will never forget her days in high school. When asked of her fondest memory at St. Gen’s she immediately
reminisced on the seniors’ last day of study. During this brief time she “really saw how much the senior class was together;” sadly to never be
together in such in a way again. “I’m going to miss it,” she says. “We can never go back…”
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posted on: July, 23 2009 at 2:45 pm
| Ian Hopps - Class of 2009 |
 Ian Hopps, proud member of the class of 09, has continued to shine within the halls of St. Genevieve long after his graduation. “Well I’d like to be
chronologically frozen at the age of 65 and by the year 3013, unfrozen,” states Hopps. Although his statement reveals his sense of humor, his interest
for the betterment of the community is illustrated as he “hopes for universal freeways where vehicles are carbon emission free.” After all, Hopps is a
devoted biker who has ultimately influenced his fellow classmates to reconsider bikes over motor vehicles. It comes to no surprise that his collegiate
future lies within San Francisco State University, where bikers are known to roam the beautiful city.
 Currently he is enrolled as a Theater major hoping to enhance his abilities on stage. Although he enjoys theatrical arts, Oceanography may be
another option in his near future. Ian Hopps will undoubtedly continue to shine as he did on stage thanks to the foundations built upon St. Genevieve.
Long after his high school career, he continues to demonstrate many characteristics passed on by the faculty of the valiant community. He has Mr.
Anderson’s mannerisms, sprinkles of Mr. Doporto’s humor, and hints of Dr. Durley’s profound ambition to change the world. St. Genevieve has offered
him the opportunity to change his “perspective to avoid misunderstandings,” which he will continue to grow as a person of character. Who knows, maybe
one day the world will see Ian Hopps’ name in lights as a great actor as he clearly demonstrated on stage in Madonna Hall and Plains, Georgia, or
maybe he will affect the world in its entirety as a peace corp. activist. No matter what his future entails, it is certain that he will continue to
live with honor and inevitably, change the world.
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posted on: July, 23 2009 at 2:45 pm
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