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Academy of Distinguished Dons

Academy of Distinguished Dons Home Alumni Academy of Distinguished Dons

The Dons Alumni Association recognizes and honors distinguished Dons alumni and special friends who positively impact the world by using their talents and resources to benefit Catholic education and the communities around them. These distinguished Dons support the mission of Catholic education and also value the Dons’ shared traditions and memories. 


2025 Academy of Distinguished Dons

Saturday, March 8, 2025

Guadalupe Center Theater at Cathedral Catholic High School
5 pm Cocktail Reception | 6 pm Dinner and Induction

$100 per person I $1,000 per table of 10

Cocktail Attire

Proceeds benefit the alumni scholarships.

Thank you to the Mulvaney Family for being the presenting sponsor and the Iagmin Family for sponsoring the cocktail reception!

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Class of 2025 Inductees


Members of the Academy of Distinguished Dons

MemberGraduation YearInduction Year
Gloria Walton19442012
Reverend William Springer19622019
Larry Van Wey19622010
Marshall LeTourneau19632010
Reverend Jerry O’Donnell19642019
The Late Rick Kneeshaw19652023
Bruce Binkowski19662010
Mike Sexton19662010
Brian Bennett19672012
Bob Burson19672012
Mike Carey19672010
Tom Wood19682010
Monsignor Raymond East19682019
Steven Boudreau19692012
Very Reverend Monsignor Dennis Mikulanis19692019
Reverend Peter Escalante19702019
Reverend Michael Sinor19702019
Reverend Peter Escalante19702019
Phil Lebherz19712010
John Cardosa19732010
Cameron Crowe19732023
Mary Zorn Meissner19732010
James M. Waters19732012
Mark Snell19742010
James F. Mulvaney, Jr.19742010
Kathy Shelburne19762010
Luis Alvarez19772012
Very Reverend Matthew Spahr19782019
Doug Barba19802023
Sean Doyle19802010
Reverend Brian Hayes19802019
Nezi Balelo19812023
Antoinette Busalacchi DeSantis19812010
Judge Michael Smyth19812012
Most Reverend John Dolan19812019
Scott Marshall19852012
Jack White19852023
Mattie Scarpella19862012
Guymon Casady19872023
Martin Correia19872010
Amy Goodpaster Strebe19872010
John Montali19882023
Dawn Lee19892012
Doug Abts19912010
Gloria Calderón Kellett19932023
Brooke Rinehart Mandril19962023
Mike Alfred19992012
Amy O’Doriso19992010
Ryan Alfred20012012
The Late Mario Fierro20022023
Barbara ChaillouHonorary Don2023
Monsignor John DickieHonorary Don2012/2019
Mike FaresHonorary Don2023
The Late Dr. Estelle KassebaumHonorary Don2023
Reverend Michael OrtizHonorary Don2019

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